Metal News for June 4, 2015
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Dimenzion Psychosphere Streaming "Collapse"
Norwegian apocalyptic metal band Dimenzion Psychosphere is streaming the title track to the "Collapse" album online, which is out now via Crime Records. The full track listing is as follows:
1. The Machine
2. Fury
3. Void
4. Epistemorphobia
5. Slaves
6. Psychodorm
7. Collapse
Death Angel Posts DVD Trailer
Death Angel has released the first of two video trailers teasing upcoming DVD + live album release, "A Thrashumentary." Check it out below.
The DVD was directed, shot, and edited by Tommy Jones of Videohammer Studios and will be released July 24th via Nuclear Blast Records. The release will include a bonus full live album entitled "The Bay Calls for Blood – Live in San Francisco." The track listing is:
DVD
01. Start
02. We Grew Up In The Bay Area Thrash Scene
03. The Original Lineup Of Death Angel
04. Kill As One
05. The Ultra Violence
06. Frolic In The Park
07. Act III
08. The Accident
09. The O
10. Swarm
11. Thrash Of The Titans
12. I Like Everything About Ted
13. The Art Of Dying
14. Killing Season
15. Relentless Revolution
16. I’m Looking For Will Carroll
17. And Then Damien Came In
18. Relentless Retribution
19. Impressions Of Suecof
20. Relentless Touring
21. Thrashers
22. Death Angel Is
23. The Last Song Of The Evening
24. Credits
Extra:
25. Mistress Of Pain Live More...
Kaets Signs With Klonosphere
Klonosphere Records is proud to announce the signing of Kaets, a young thrash/death metal band from Châtellerault, France.
The quintet is currently finalizing the recordings for debut album “Human Machine,” which is set for release in September and will feature ten new songs, including the first single “My Creation” (available below).
A pre-order campaign is underway to help fund the recordings of “Human Machine.” More details can be found here. More...
Obscene Gesture Releasing New EP
California's Obscene Gesture will drop a new EP titled "Rising Demise" on the 16th, which follows previous album "The Truth Be Told" and precedes an upcoming new full-length.
Stay tuned for details on that upcoming release nand In the mean time, check out the EP's cover artwork below.
Ahab Comments On Album Art Similarities
Ahab has issued the following statement about people questioning the similarities between the cover from upcoming album "The Boats Of The Glen Carrig" and Giant Squid's "The Ichthyologist" release:
"Quite some messaging going around with the guys of Giant Squid (a San Fransisco based band) about our album artwork. They thought, our cover artwork of 'The Boats Of The Glen Carrig' is too close to the one of a re-issue of 'The Ichthyologist.' Unfortunately we didn't know the band or the cover. That being said: We still do not think there's much more similarity than a hand being turned into a sea-animal (two different one's btw). Anyway: We hope this settles the argument, cause we (and I guess also Giant Squid) do not like bitching with fellow artists. Now it's up to you, what to think of it."
Giant Squid also commented: "Been talking with Aahab, who say they, and the artist, we're officially and completely unfamiliar with both Giant Squid, and 'The Ichthyologist.' So there you go. Let's chalk it up to crazy coincidence, kindred spirits thinking alike, if you will.
"I love Ahab. One of my favorite bands going today. 'Divinity of Oceans' is almost perfect and is one of the only albums from a band I've just spontaneously acclaimed out of the blue on this page. 'The Giant' was great too, and I'm sure this new album will crush. And, as an illustrator, that album art is amazingly well done, truly beautiful. Except... eeesh, that sure reminds me of a cover of a certain landmark album by a certain band... Anyone else feeling me on this? Seems I'm not the only one calling it out in the comments. Eh, whatever I guess.
"Remember that one time we wrote an album about the New Jersey shark attacks, and then another band did it two years later. Yeah, me too. Sigh..." More...
Mantric Releasing "Die Old" EP
Norwegian outfit Mantric has issued the following announcement about releasing the "Die Old" EP:
"We know you've been waiting five long years...and so have we. But here - finally - new material from Mantric! We're happy to announce that we have signed a deal with Bergen's hardcore-pride Loyal Blood Records, where they know what it's like making music with your heart, and not your ego nor your greedy wallet.
"Later this year, they'll give you the whole album, but first you'll get the three-song EP 'Die Old.' Slightly more poppy than most of the album, you'll get the cathcy rock-oriented title-track, a 70s prog rock track and a cove rsong of the Cardigans.
"Hints of both Swervedriver, Landberk, Lanny Kravitz, Led Zeppelin and harder rock might be found here, in just three tracks. If you don't want to wait until June 19th to hear it, order one of these new Mantric shirts NOW and get the EP download instantly here."
The title track to "Die Old" can now be heard in the player below, courtesy of MetalSucks.net. More...
Lucifer Streaming "Purple Pyramid"
Berlin-based heavy metal / blues rockers Lucifer will release debut "Lucifer I" on June 16th via Rise Above Records.
Today another song from the album has been made available for streaming. Check out the song "Purple Pyramid" below. You can also see the band live on these upcomign dates:
w/High on Fire, Pallbearer and Venomous Maximus
7/30: San Diego, CA @ Casbah
7/31: Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex
8/1: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
8/3: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
8/4: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
8/5: Seattle, WA @ Neumos
8/7: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
8/8: Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theater
8/10: Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights
8/11: Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
8/12: Ferndale, MI @ The Loving Touch
8/13: Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
8/14: Syracuse, NY @ The Lost Horizon
8/15: New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
8/17: Boston, MA @ Royale
8/18: Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
8/19: Philadelphia, PA @ Theater of Living Arts
8/20: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
8/21: Winston-Salem, NC @ Ziggy's
8/22: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
8/23: New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jack's More...
Solstafir Announces Tour With The Ocean
Enigmatic Icelandic rock band Solstafir has announced upcoming European tour dates, joining Mono and The Ocean for an extensive trek. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below. Solstafir is touring in support of new album "Otta."
10/12 Aarhus, DK @ Voxhall
10/13 Oslo, NO @ Vulkan Arena
10/14 Stockholm, SE @ Debaser Medis
10/18 St. Petersburg, RU @ Zhal Ozhidaniya
10/19 Moscow, RU @ Volta
10/21 Vilnius, LI @ NEW YORK
10/22 Warsaw, PL @ Proxima
10/23 Berlin, DE @ Heimathafen
10/24 Leeuwarden, NL @ Into the Void Fest
10/26 Cologne, DE @ Live Music Hall
10/27 Wiesbaden, DE @ Schlachthof
10/28 Munich, DE @ Backstage
10/29 Bologna, IT @ Locomativ
10/30 Mezzago, IT @ Bloom
10/31 Lyon, FR @ CCO Villeurbanne
11/02 Toulouse, FR @ Metronum
11/03 Lausanne, CH @ Les Docks
11/04 Zurich, CH @ Harterei
11/05 Paris, FR @ Trabendo
11/06 London, UK @ Electric Ballroom
11/07 Leeds, UK @ Damnation Fest More...
Nysiis Streaming "Don't Look Back"
Ryan Reedy (ex-Extinction Level Event) is proud to present the first track from Nysiis on the debut album "Reboot.EXE / Sequence 1."
This new track entitled "Don't Look Back" can be heard below, with Reedy commenting: "This song goes out to every person who has had trials and tribulations in their life. This song is a reminder for each of us not to look back but to look ahead and focus on the future."
Tidemouth Posts "Sunlight Sonata"
With Tidemouth's new album "Velvet and Stone" coming up next Tuesday, June 9th via Melotov Records, today the track "Sunlight Sonata" comes online and can be heard below.
Somber piano kicks things off on a dramatic note, giving way to a storm of hardcore punk that hits "blackened" levels of intensity. The new album's track listing is as follows:
1. Secrets
2. Vaccinate
3. Black Lung
4. Memories of You
5. Clearing the Forest
6. Sunlight Sonata
7. Abyssal Blessing
8. Pepper Tree
9. Downtown
10. What's Needed More...
Azavatar Streams Some "Kaos"
Today the defiant black metallers from Azavatar premiere the new track "Kaos" online - listen in below. The song hails from Azavatar's forthcoming debut, self-titled album set for international release on June 29th via Art of Propaganda. The track listing is:
1. KVLT
2. KAOS
3. KVRSE
4. KREST
5. KRYPT More...
Chaostar Posts Live Video
Chaostar - the classical world music project from Septicflesh's Christos Antoniou - has release a live video featuring a track taken from debut album "Anomima."
The video for the track "Sorrow Descending" is streaming below, and was filmed at the Fuzz Club in Athens, Greece. Regarding the video, the band comments:
"Anticipation exceeded our premiere anxiety and quickly transformed into joy, while we gave our best on stage. This clip is special for us as it is actually our first official live video. We sincerely hope that you can get an impression of the emotions and the vibe of the day coming through the screen. We also wish that we will grow old together, you and us, looking back at this video and retracing all those features that will have turned into 'the good old days' by that time. Until then we are pleased to announce that the new Chaostar album is on its way and it will represent our blackest moment." More...
Warbringer Announces Winter Tour
Southern California thrash metal five piece Warbringer is back in action after a few lineup changes and writing an album with plans to record in the fall. Today the band also announces a full North American tour in early 2016 with Enforcer and a South American Tour in July.
Warbringer Frontman John Kevill had this to say about the North American tour: "We are excited to announce the return of Warbringer to the road across North America. It looks to be a completely excellent lineup, with heavy metal warriors Enforcer and Cauldron, and longtime friends/total shredders Exmortus. Looking forward to firing up the engines again and getting back out there on the warpath, hell, it's about time!" More...
Wulfhook Releasing "The Impaler"
Detroit's Wulfhook is joining the Divebomb Records roster and will see the release of debut album, "The Impaler," on July 17th, 2015. Dimebomb comments:
"Wulfhook, having formed in 2009, is a five piece American heavy metal band from Detroit, Michigan. They have impressively self-financed three remarkable demos including 2012’s stellar 'Sacrifice,' which are the recordings that lead to their deal with Divebomb Records.
"Their debut album, 'The Impaler,' is a culmination of years of hard work and overcoming unforeseen adversities along the way. The end result, which was mixed by Jamie King at his Basement Studios, is nothing short of magnificent. 'The Impaler,' simply put, is an unrelenting sonic attack that reveals a band that is completely unaffected by what’s popular or what other musicians are doing and is zeroed in on exactly what will make Wulfhook stand out in the over-crowded underground scene. No tongue in cheek retro throwback, just straight up heavy metal."
1. The Impaler
2. Brutal Nightmare
3. Through The Darkness
4. Bridge Burner
5. Samara’s Well
6. Eternal
7. Sacrifice
8. Devil’s Harlot
9. Tormentor
10. Atomic Punk More...
Evocation To Record New Album
Sweden's Evocation has checked in with the following announcement about gearing up to record a new full-length album:
"Sorry for the lack of updates these past few months. The pre-production for Evocation's upcoming album is finally done and studio has been booked from June 22nd and onwards!
"10 death metal tracks have been forged in the evil pits of Borås, Sweden. Expect something brutal and aggressive with a touch of new blood! More updates will follow shortly..."
Norhod Parts With Drummer
Italy's Norhod just issued the following statement online about parting ways with the band's drummer:
"Dear friends and fans this is an important announcement - Francesco Aytano is no longer Norhod's drummer, there haven't been any internal fights or things like that.
"It's just how life goes, sometimes priorities change and you realize you are not giving 100% in what you're doing anymore and the best thing you can do in this cases is to take a step back.
Francesco will always be part of our family, he made the best choice for the band and for his life so we wish him all the best for his future.
"Fortunately we already found his worthy successor and tomorrow we will introduce him to you. Due to this line up change we also had to change our plans about the future release but don't worry, no bad news, you'll see..."
Immortal Guardian Posts "Walk Alone" Video
Immortal Guardian just released a new music video for the "Walk Alone" track, which was directed by Andrew J Gonzales and produced by Brett Rivera. Check it out below, and you can also see the previously posted lyric video for "Beyond The Skies" at this location.
Goatwhore Kicking Off Tour
Louisiana road demons from Goatwhore will take to the streets again later this week on an epic North American headlining tour with support from Ringworm, Black Breath, and labelmates, Theories.
The lengthy trek will devour three-dozen venues beginning June 5th on home turf of New Orleans and coming to a close on July 12th in Atlanta. The latest run follows the band's recent Australian and European onstage demolitions. Tickets are on sale now through all local ticket outlets.
In celebration of Goatwhore's latest bout of live debauchery, Revolver is giving away a limited edition signed screen print of the band's "Constricting Rage Of The Merciless" cover along with the band's four Metal Blade releases - "Constricting…," "Blood For The Master," "Carving Out The Eyes Of God" and "A Haunting Curse" - on CD. Enter to win at this location.
In related news, Goatwhore will be compiling live footage from the upcoming tour for a new video for the fan-favorite track, "FBS." If you're attending show on this tour (or have footage from previous tours) and you capture any video on your mobile device, post it to youtube and send the link to goatwhorevideo@gmail.com. More...
Masacre Posts Drum Footage
The Colombian death metal veterans from Masacre have released a drum-cam video of Mauricio Londoño, recorded on May 31st at Blackthorn 51 in Queens, NY. The video was recorded by Ignacio Orellana and can be seen below.
Masacre has been busy after being awarded with "The Best New Band Discovery" award on the 70000 Tons Of Metal 2015 cruise and also recently performed at the Maryland Death Fest. Masacre is:
Alex "Trapeator" Okendo : Vocals
Jorge "El Flaco" Londoño: Guitars
Juan "Juancho" Gomez : Guitars
Alvaro Alvarez: Bass
Mauricio Londoño: Drums More...
Hammercult Comments On New Record Deal
As was announced yesterday, neo-thrash outfit Hammercult from Israel signed a new record deal with German based label SPV/Steamhammer. The first release will be the new album "Built For War." Band leader and singer Yakir Shochat today comments on the deal:
"This October will mark 5 years from the day we stepped into the rehearsal room for the first time and Hammercult was born. It's been a hell of a ride - with 5 full European tours supporting legendary bands who we grew up listening to (Sepultura, DRI, Napalm Death etc...), around 150 live shows in over 20 countries, countless festivals, 2 killer extreme metal albums - and the best is still yet to come!
"We are proud to join the SPV/Steamhammer family, one of the biggest international metal labels, with it's own glory history. I'm positive that with SPV/Steamhammer behind us, new goals will be achieved and Hammercult's extreme metal will spread stronger than ever!"
Steamhammer A&R Representative Olly Hahn ads: "Hammercult is one of these bands who are willing to have success. They are more than 100% into the metal genre and can`t wait to play another show or festival. The new album will be a surprise and I´m sure that we both have a great future in front of us!"
The new album was mixed and mastered by Tue Madsen (Moonspell, The Haunted, Dark Tranquility) and is currently scheduled for release on August 28th as a digipak version, LP version and digital download.
Motorhead Casting Some "Bad Magic"
Motörhead is due to release upcoming new album "Bad Magic" later this summer, with the band commenting:
"And here is the news we’ve all been waiting for… It’s official! We’re releasing our 22nd studio album 'Bad Magic' on August 28th this year!
Are you excited? Well you should be! As well as the album release on August 28th (UDR Music/Motörhead Music) we would also like to announce our Anniversary European tour this fall, with more international dates to follow.
"Be sure to check out the new UDR Store here for exclusive merch coming your way soon!" More...
Lurid Memory Signs With Funeral Noise
San Diego based progressive outfit Lurid Memory has inked a deal with L.A.'s very own Funeral Noise Records.
Formed in 2010, Lurid Memory initially was formed under the moniker Memory. Through lineup changes, the band began performing live extensively while also perfecting its sound. In 2012, the band's first recorded efforts came to light in the form of a self-released promo entitled "Unclear Mental Portraits From Live Past."
Today, Lurid Memory embarks on a new chapter - with its current lineup, the band is in full motion and is set to release a debut EP entitled "Dematerializing" this fall.
"Lurid Memory would like to proudly announce our signing to Funeral Noise Records," states guitarist/vocalist Oscar Padilla."We are excited to release our debut EP, 'Dematerializing,' which represents the apex of our song writing abilities as individuals and as a unit. New music is currently being written for a full length, and show and tour announcements to come soon."
Fallen Angels Announces "World In Decay"
Seattle, WA thrash band Fallen Angels return in 2015 with third studio release "World In Decay," produced by Grammy award winning producer/engineer Michael Rosen (Forbidden, Testament, Death Angel, Flotsam and Jetsam, Tesla, Vicious Rumors).
The album is set to be released on August 4th, 2015 via indie label Cyberdyne Records to follow 2010's "Engines of Oppression" and 2008 debut "Rise From Ashes." Drummer Steve Spitzbart comments:
"We want to thank everyone who has supported us, and we hope you're as excited as we are about the release of our upcoming album 'World in Decay.' We know you've been waiting a long time for this third release and we can't wait for you to hear it. We hope this album will quench your thirst for new Fallen Angels music. See you on the road thrash fans!"
1. The Hammer's Blow (4:25)
2. Nightmare (4:58)
3. Forsaken Existence (5:05)
4. Leading the Blind (4:36)
5. Fire At Eden's Gate (6:13)
6. Into The Abyss (5:39)
7. The Hour of the Time (5:40)
8. Mortis Ex Machina (4:28) More...
Truth And Its Burden Parts With Drummer
Truth And Its Burden has issued the following announcement about parting ways with the band's drummer:
'Its not easy saying goodbye to band members, but its a reality of any band at some point. Our drummer Matt Sletcher has decided to focus more on his efforts with Red Helen. Those guys have loaned us their members for a good while and we're ever appreciative to them for it. Cheers Matt, much love! At this point no replacements for Erick or Matt have been made. News will follow as things develop."
Matt had these words to say: "It's with a heavy heart I say goodbye to Truth and its Burden. Unfortunately I've found myself in a spot where I've had to make tough choices and one of those is to leave the band. I just want to thank you guys for all the awesome experiences you've given me. I've grown and learnt a lot along the way and I really appreciate it. It wasn't an easy choice to make, but I appreciate the support and understanding from you dudes. I wish you guys all the best for future!!" More...
Khaoz Splits With Vocalist And Guitarist
Due to some musical and personal differences the Dutch death/thrash band KhaoZ and both vocalist Johan and guitarist Erik-Jan have decided to part ways. The rest of the band will continue on, with the following press release issued:
"KhaoZ wants to thank both musicians for the six years of hard work, and a hell of a good time The change in line-up will come with some musical changes. KhaoZ was known for their dual vocals by Johan (screams) and Olav Bus (grunts). Olav will combine Johan's parts with his own, which will create a new sound for KhaoZ. Michel Alderliefsten is the remaining guitarist and will fill in the blanks Erik-Jan has left for him.
"The band recently released a new CD with the German record company Godeater Records called 'I, Creator of Damnation.' The band will continue to promote this album, starting with the CD-presentation at the Boothill Saloon at Amersfoort on June 19th, and headlining the Dutch festival Willems Wondere Weiland on the 4th of July.
"The new line-up - Edwin Nederkoorn (drums), Michel Alderliefsten (guitars), Olav Bus (vocals) and Robin Zwiep (bass guitar). During 2015 and at the end of 2014 KhaoZ already performed in the new line-up at several shows. Below is an idea of what the band sounds like nowadays." More...
Dark Fortress Taps Hannes Grossman For Shows
Dark Fortress has issued the following announcement about drummer Seraph missing upcoming live appearances:
"On the forthcoming festival shows at Out & Loud, Metaldays, and Summer Breeze, we will not be able to play with our drummer Seraph for the first time in one and a half decades.
"Seraph can’t be with us for those shows due to important job commitments, but he will be back with us for Wolfszeit and Hell Unleashed Festival at the end of August.
"Hannes Grossmann (Alkaloid, Blotted Science) will help us out for the upcoming shows, so you can be sure to witness great live performances as well!" More...
Superjoint Announces "It Takes Guts" Summer Tour
American metal icons Superjoint (formerly Superjoint Ritual) will embark on the band's first tour in over a decade.
Presented by frontman Philip H. Anselmo's own Housecore Records, The "It Takes Guts" summer takeover will commence on July 10th in Oklahoma City and ravage its way through thirteen U.S. cities with additional dates to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
Support will be provided by punk metal/noise rock misfits, Child Bite, and Australian grind miscreants, King Parrot, both members of the Housecore Records family.
Now featuring Anselmo (Down, Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals, Pantera et al), guitarists Kevin Bond (Christ Inversion, Artimus Pyledriver et al) and Jimmy Bower (Down, Eyehategod), drummer José Manuel Gonzalez (Warbeast, Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals) and bassist Stephen Taylor (Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals, Woven Hand, 16 Horse Power), the long-anticipated trek follows Superjoint's crushing performance closing out the second stage of last year's edition of the Housecore Horror Film Fest. More...
Stoneghost Releases "Raynardine" Video
In April, South London riff-monsters Stoneghost released relentless and blistering debut album "New Age of Old Ways" on the Mascot Label Group and will now drop new single "Raynardine" on June 22nd.
The accompanying video sees the band virtually exploding out of a tiny basement to which frontman Jason Smith said:
“'Raynardine' is unrelenting, dirty, aggressive and has a no nonsense attitude that could only be portrayed in a video that embodies all of these qualities. Filth goes hand in hand with this song, we knew the video needed to show the beast it is in its natural habitat. A grime ridden dungeon.” More...
Abnormal Thought Patterns Posts New Video
Abnormal Thought Patterns just released a video for "Nocturnal Haven" featured Tommy Rogers from Between The Buried And Me on vocals, which is an unexpected twist from this otherwise instrumental band.
The video gives the viewer a peek into the recording process of new Abnormal Thought Patterns album "Altered States of Consciousness."
For more info on the album, check out our interview with the band here. More...
Shardborne Enters The "Room Within A Room"
Shardborne, the prog metal act coming straight from the Emerald Isle, has released a video for "Room Within A Room," their first official clip from upcoming release "Living Bridges." The album is set for release on July 10th via Out On A Limb Records.
The video was filmed in two locations in Shardborne’s home city of Limerick. The band comments: "We spent a while talking over different locations and after the first shoot [in the church] it took us nearly a year to decide where to film the next part of the video.
"Actually choosing track ‘Room Within A Room’ as the first song to make into a video was an easy decision for the band. “We wanted to have a strong track for the first video and we plan on making videos for most if not all of the songs on 'Living Bridges.'
“’Room Within A Room’ is, oddly enough, the last track on the album. It offers a good idea as to the rest of the tunes. It's a good closer – we wanted to end Living Bridges on a strong note. Although there is no singing, there are musical themes repeated in the song at some points and this was reflected somewhat in the different lighting styles. We wanted to keep it as varied as possible so that it could stay visually as interesting as the music. More...
Craft Signs With Season Of Mist
Season of Mist is proud to announce the signing of Swedish black metal cult Craft. The band is currently writing material for a new album to be released by Season of Mist in 2016. Regarding the signing, the band comments:
"We are determined to create something severely misanthropic and cold with our upcoming album and our future live shows. We are working even harder to alienate and make it unpleasant for the listener, and that's something everyone will see and understand during our time with Season of Mist."
Season Of Mist also adds: "Craft embodyies the black metal virtue of raw spiritual energy expressed through violent, ripping guitar-work and unholy rhythms enhanced by demonic vocals. The Swedes have long enjoyed a massive cult status within underground circles, yet also gained strong acclaim and recognition by mainstream metal media and critics. More...
Feature
Threatpoint: America's Best Unsigned Metal Band
My connection to Threatpoint began in a most ironic way: by MISSING their show.
It was March 2014, and I was on a fact-finding trip to explore the heart of the underground metal scene in central and southwestern Virginia. After conducting a backstage interview during a sizable Lynchburg gig, word filtered through that I had missed the performance of the evening - by a band of unknown out-of-towners, no less.
It didn’t take long for drummer CJ Krukowski to find me. A short, wiry, mohawked guy with glasses and the zesty energy of about ten gallons of coffee, he pressed into my hands a copy of Threatpoint’s 2013 full-length debut “Dead To Rise.”
“We just sold out of merch,” he gushed breathlessly, as though unable to believe it himself. “ALL of it. We’d never been here before, and now it’s gone. Everyone just went nuts.”
A lively conversation followed, from CJ, to frontman Chris James, to then-guitarist Matt Gosselin, to then-bassist Ron Martin. As always, I parted ways by promising to give the band’s material a spin. Such promises are routinely tossed like pennies into a fountain; next comes the chore of actually listening. And I’d waded through enough average-to-mediocre music in my years as a metal journalist to become one step this side of jaded.
Then I actually listened to “Dead To Rise,” and Scranton, Pennsylvania-based Threatpoint instantly became my favorite unsigned American metal band. More...
Interview
The Great Discord Talks Disharmony On "Duende"
“Duende” is a term derived from Spanish mythology, which represented a fairy like creature. It basically means “having soul” – or a heightened state of emotion, expression of authenticity.
“Discord” is defined as a “lack of agreement or harmony” or a “combination of musical sounds that strikes the ear harshly.”
“The Great Discord” is a band from Linkoping Sweden that has a style and a name that are very much in accord. With elements derived from bands like Meshuggah and Opeth with a touch of Voivod, there is a soundscape of wonder that waits on the smash debut album “Duende.” With a deliberate inharmonious approach that keeps the listener on his/her toes, one can never predict where each song takes you. Imbalance, disharmony, discordancy, disunion are all words that describe the mix of sounds on “Duende,” all which center around the strong vocals of Fia Kempe to create a beautiful work of art.
Co-founders Fia Kempe (vocals) and Aksel Holmgren (drums) took out some time to answer questions about how the band got started and exactly what is at work on “Duende.” More...
Stray From The Path Debuts New Song "Outbreak"
Stray From The Path is streaming a new song titled "Outbreak" taken from the upcoming new album "Subliminal Criminals", which is set to drop on August 14th via Sumerian Records.
Check out now "Outbreak" below.
Traitors Posts "5 Minutes Alone" Deathcore Cover
Florida outfit Traitors is streaming its deathcore cover version of Pantera's all-time classic "5 Minutes Alone" below. Check it out and let us know what you think about it in the comments.
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