Metal News for June 5, 2017
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25 news articles posted on this day.
NervoChaos Gearing Up For Tour
The Brazilian death metal lords from NervoChaos will embark on part 1 of the "Nyctophilia" tour this coming June 10th in Marilia.
Support comes from the death/black metal act Justabeli, and full date/venue info for the summer tour routing is available below.
If you missed it, the recent NervoChaos music video for "Ritualist," taken off latest album "Nyctophilia," is available for viewing over here.
10.06 - Marilia/SP (Brasil) @ Cão Pererê
11.06 - Ribeirão Preto/SP (Brasil) @ Toca do Jack
12.06 - Campinas/SP (Brasil) @ Autorock
14.06 - Londrina/PR (Brasil) @ Cativeiro Bar
15.06 - Maringá/PR (Brasil) @ Tribus Bar
16.06 - Cascavel/PR (Brasil) @ Adega Nostra Vamos
17.06 - Foz do Iguaçu/PR (Brasil) @ TBA
18.06 - Guarapuava/PR (Brasil) @ TBA
20.06 - Joinville/SC (Brasil) @ Delinquents Bar
21.06 - Brusque/SC (Brasil) @ Rock Bar
22.06 - Fraiburgo/SC (Brasil) @ TBA
23.06 - Caxias do Sul/RS (Brasil) @ Cachacaria Sarau
24.06 - Rio Grande/RS (Brasil) @ Star Club
26.06 - São Leopoldo/RS (Brasil) @ Embaixada do Rock
27.06 - Passo Fundo/RS (Brasil) @ Claudião Drink Store
28.06 - Lages/SC (Brasil) @ Macaco Astronaut Pub
29.06 - Rio Negrinho/SC (Brasil) @ Magos Bar
30.06 - Criciuma/SC (Brasil) @ 512 More...
Solstafir Posts Entire Album Online
Solstafir is now streaming new album "Berdreyminn" online in full. The sixth full-length studiuo release these enigmatic Icelanders is now available below (you can also read our review of the album here).
Frontman Aðalbjörn Tryggvason comments: "Finally, the time has come to present you 'Berdreyminn' in its entirety. Hopefully, the previous pieces that we have released will now fall into their rightful places in the puzzle that this album represents. There is much to explore, surprises to discover as well as meeting old friend again, and we sincerely hope that you will like what you find. Enjoy!"
1. Silfur-Refur
2. Ísafold
3. Hula
4. Nárós
5. Hvít Sæng
6. Dýrafjörður
7. Ambátt
8. Bláfjall More...
Burn Thee Insects Announces Tour
Arizona stoner/psych/doom band Burn Thee Insects will embark on a two-week tour of the United States later this month. The trek will include a stop at the prestigious Maryland Doom Fest and support will be provided on selected dates by Old Blood and Stone Machine Electric.
All dates will be in support of the band's album "Droid Intelligence," which was released on Twin Earth Records in 2015 and can be heard in full here. Catch the band live on these "Busy Dying" tour dates:
6/17 St. Louis, MO @The Sinkhole w/The Judge & Old Blood
6/18 Chicago, IL @Livewire Lounge w/Black Road & Old Blood
6/19 Detroit, MI @New Dodge Lounge w/Rocket to Rehab & Old Blood
6/20 Buffalo, NY @The Mohawk w/Nine Layers Deep & Spacelord
6/21 Pittsburgh, PA @Howlers Coyote Pub w/Smoke Wizzzard & Old Blood
6/22 Kingstown, NY @The Anchor w/Shadow Witch
6/23 Philadelphia, PA @Kung Fu Necktie w/Sky Valley
6/25 MARYLAND DOOMFEST @ Cafe 611
6/26 Columbus, OH @Tree Bar w/Pale Grey Lore & Old Blood
6/27 Indianapolis, IN @Taps Live w/Battersea & Old Blood
6/29 Tulsa, OK @Soundpony w/Stone Machine Electric
6/30 Fort Worth, TX @The Grotto w/Stone Machine Electric
7/01 Amarillo, TX @Leftwoods w/Stone Machine Electric More...
Livid Releasing New Album
One of Prosthetic Records' newest signings - experimental doom band Livid - will release upcoming album "Beneath This Shroud, The Earth Erodes" on July 14th, 2017.
The album will be available on all digital platforms, digipack CD and a limited edition transparent purple LP. Artwork was created by Cryptworm (Bell Witch, Cough) and pre-orders are now online here.
To coincide with the album announcement, today Livid unveils the "Sins of God" track - check it out below. Guitarist/vocalist Cole Benson says:
"'Sins of God' was just a rough idea just a few days before we went into the studio. I was concerned about using it for the album because we hadn't even finished it. We got together at our space to practice and polish up some pieces the day before we went in. We still weren't 100% we were going to use Sins on the album yet. We decided to just take what we had and start playing and see what happened. It all came together so smoothly.
"It still amazes me how easy it is to write music with these guys. Everyone just seems to get it. We went in and recorded it live and couldn't have been happier. Cole went in a few days later and recorded vocals. When I got a copy of the roughs I was floored that after all this time that Cole could still surprise me with his ability. In a matter of a few days, 'Sins of God' went from being an idea to one of my favorite songs we've ever performed." More...
Black Magik Streams "Heart Of Darkness"
Thrash crew Black Magik is now streaming the "Heart of Darkness" track, taken from the "Declaration of Hate" album that saw official release earlier this year. Check it out below. The album's full track listing is as follows:
1. Declaration of Hate
2. Heart of Darkness
3. Kingdoms Burn
4. Shiva
5. Eye of the Needle
6. Blood Money
7. The Riverman
8. Welcome Death
9. Cheating the Hangman
10. Where Serpents Lie
11. Viaticum
Doomed And Stoned Returning For 2017 Edition
With an unlikely origin story, the little fest that could returns after its highly successful inaugural year with an even more powerful lineup.
On October 6th & 7th 2017, Indiana City Beer will play host to 18 of the most exciting bands in the doom metal and stoner rock scene today. If you enjoy larger fests, but feel that a sense of community can sometimes get lost along the way, then Doomed & Stoned will be your destination of choice this fall.
The 2nd Annual Doomed & Stoned Festival is a true community effort, pulling in the passion and know-how of local musicians, sound engineers, journalists, artists, photographers, and most of all diehard fans of ground-shaking soundwaves, groovy psychedelic vibes, and amp-worshipping riffs.
Tickets are now available here and the lineup will be as follows: More...
Gaytheist Streams "Let's Get Astrophysical"
Good to Die stalwart (and Metalunderground favorite) Gaytheist is back with a brand new full-length album, due out June 16th.
"Let’s Jam Again Soon" features 14 sizzling tracks packed into 30 minutes and marks the band’s 4th release on Good to Die Records, serving as the follow-up to 2015's "Gay*Bits," a split album with Portland, Oregon's Rabbits.
Today a new song from "Let's Jam Again Soon" comes online - check out "Let's Get Astrophysical" in the player below. Gaytheist will also the road in late June for string of dates and record release shows.
June 23rd, Chico, CA – The Maltese
June 24th, Reno, NV – The Loving Cup
June 25th, SLC, UT – Diabolical Records
June 26th, Laramie, WY – Babe Haus
June 27th, Denver, CO – Mutiny Information Cafe
June 28th, SLC, UT – Metro Music Hall
June 29th, Boise, ID – Wastelander Studios
June 30th, Seattle, WA – Black Lodge
July 1st, Portland, OR – The Know
July 3rd, Portland, OR – Kenton Club More...
Wolvhammer Enters The Studio
Directly following a North American trek with Shining and Revenge, Wolvhammer has entered New Constellation Studio in Orlando, Florida and is currently immersed in the recording of the band's fourth LP, which will be released later this year.
Issues Wolvhammer's Adam Clemans from the studio, "We just finished a three-week tour across the country with Revenge and Shining. Sharing the stage with those bands was a very visceral and enjoyable experience for us. We have all been supportive of both bands for some time, so we were very pleased to be able to join forces with them for a tour.
"Currently we are in Orlando, Florida recording our fourth LP with Jarrett Pritchard at New Constellation Studio and we couldn't be more stoked. Jarrett is a talented guy who understands our sound and our vision and I truly and firmly believe that this record will be our strongest and most venomous yet. Without giving away too much, the new record has a bit of a throwback vibe to the more punk based sound and roots that originally birthed the band. But we are still expanding our sound and influences simultaneously as we are all very much into goth and deathrock bands." More...
Statue Of Demur Announces "Alien Pacific"
In 2008, out of a deep, dark, poorly lit gromitorium in Calgary, new technical metal band Statue Of Demur was born. Drenched in Jager, Jake Reimer (Vocals/Bass), Richard Zimmer (Vocals/Guitar) and Mitch Fitz (Drums) came together to foster an intricate combination of many metal influences.
Set to release third full-length "Alien Pacific" on June 16th, the trio today premieres new single "Tamaracks," one of that album's ten aggressive tracks centered around themes of conspiracies, alien abductions, and a shadow government.
“We’ve been continuously evolving to further develop the sound for Statue Of Demur and this album is the best representation of us to date. This is going to be our third full-length and we’re grateful to have a chance to record it locally and can’t wait for the chance to release the album on June 16th,” comments drummer Mitch Fitz.
1. Tectonic Plates Of Pangea
2. Mammoth Milk
3. The Human Chapter
4. Cartilage
5. War Of The Zodiacs
6. Idlewild
7. Legion Of Planets
8. Alien Pacific
9. Freebleeder
10. Tamaracks More...
Afterbirth Releasing "The Time Traveler's Dilemma"
New York-based death metal behemoth Afterbirth -- featuring within its ranks members of Helmet, Artificial Brain, and Buckshot Facelift -- will release the brutalizing "The Time Traveler's Dilemma" full-length album via Unique Leader Records this summer.
Among the earliest purveyors of brutal death metal, Afterbirth was forged on Long Island, New York during the Summer of 1993. The following year, the band released the "Psychopathic Embryotomy" studio demo, but due to various issues among its members, Afterbirth disbanded shortly thereafter.
After a near-twenty-year hiatus however, the band reunited in 2012 and began composing new material for an unknowable future and a then as-yet untitled debut. "The Time Traveler's Dilemma" -- set for release on July 28th on CD, digital, and vinyl formats -- was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Joseph Cincotta at Full Force Studios and comes sheathed in the cover art of Kishor Haulenbeek. More...
Descend Into Despair Streaming Full Album
Romania's funeral doom metal ensemble Descend Into Despair just released second studio album, "Synaptic Veil," a 5 track effort of introspective haze that is now streaming in full below.
"Synaptic Veil" was mixed and mastered in London by Daniel Neagoe, known from his work in bands like Eye of Solitude, Clouds or Shape of Despair, and features the special guest appearance of Kostas Panagiotou from Pantheist.
Here's what Daniel had to say about it: "Descend Into Despair have developed immensely since their first albums and having had the chance to work with them on their newest material I've discovered a superb set of songs and I've been captivated since the first chords. One can sense the maturity in those songs, the arrangements are cursive and natural and I cannot but say that this album is extremely inspired.
"There is a lot of space to breathe, alternated with ambiental and aggressive passages which give the album a special feeling. One can definitely tell these musicians have thought the album thoroughly and they've surprised me a lot. It was a real pleasure to mix this album and this has happened in record time. When you like the material you're working with, it eases the workflow" More...
Lethal Affection Posts "Frozen In Time"
If you're looking for a band with shredding guitar, heavy grooves, and operatic vocals, look no further than New Jersey's own Lethal Affection.
The band was founded five years ago in New Brunswick by guitarists Joe Percario and Nick Kashmanian to shake up the musical landscape and put classic heavy metal back on the map. Joined by lead vocalist Noah Simon, and by drummer Cameron Rozell, this high-energy outfit is proving that rock and roll is still very much alive and well.
Today Lethal Affection releases a new video for the single "Frozen in Time" - check it out below. The single appears on upcoming full-length album "Choose a Side" due out this fall. The album was recorded at Conclave Studios in Manhattan, produced by Corey Pierce of God Forbid, and mixed by Christopher "Zeuss" Harris. More...
Igorrr Releases "Cheval" Video
On June 16th, Igorrr - the brainchild of French musician and eclectic composer Gautier Serre - will release new album "Savage Sinusoid" via Metal Blade Records.
On this record, electronic manipulations, accordion, saxophone, sitar, harpsichord, mandolin and strings sit alongside ruthless blastbeats, chunky riffs, death grunts and soaring operatic vocals.
For a preview of "Savage Sinusoid," a bizarre video for the new single, "Cheval" (featuring guest vocals by Cattle Decapitation's Travis Ryan), can be viewed below. Prepare yourself for headbanging horses and dog babies!
1. Viande
2. ieuD
3. Houmous
4. Opus Brain (watch the video here)
5. Problème d'émotion
6. Spaghetti Forever
7. Cheval
8. Apopathodiaphulatophobie
9. Va te foutre
10. Robert
11. Au Revoir More...
Enfold Darkness Reveals New Album
Nashville, Tennesse natives Enfold Darkness return from the shadows to announce forthcoming sophomore album, "Adversary Omnipotent." The album is set for release on Friday, July 14th through The Artisan Era.
The group and had this to say about the album: "We, along with The Artisan Era, stand resolutely behind our sophomore grimoire, Adversary Omnipotent."
An early teaser video for the album is now live and can be heard below, while pre-orders are online here and the track listing is as follows:
1. Awaken, Brak'tal O'minn
2. Lairs of the Ascended Masters
3. Liberator of Mages
4. The Sacred Daemonic
5. Invocation of Na'ak Ba'ran
6. Banishment
7. Arise, Morning Star, into the Netherworld
8. The Adversary, Omnipotent
9. Terror of a Perilous Quest
10. The Test of Wisdom
11. Dirge of the Surrogate Invictus
12. Summoning the Archons
13. Vanish Into Damnation More...
The Ferrymen Issues "Eyes On The Sky" Video
The Ferrymen - the new project featuring guitarist Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear, Free Fall), vocalist Ronnie Romero (Lords of Black, Rainbow) and drummer Mike Terrana (Rage, MasterPlan) - released a new music video for the song "Eyes On The Sky." The debut self-titled album is available now via Frontiers Music srl.
Check out "Eyes On The Sky" in the player below:
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Astarium Premieres "Pernicious Elixir"
We're going super underground this fine Monday morning with an exclusive premiere from a Russian solo outfit channeling that grim, old school symphonic black metal.
Astarium, composed of sole member SiN, will release new album "Drum-Ghoul" this coming June 17th, 2017 via Symbol Of Domination and More Hate Productions.
Pre-orders are available here and today we're premiering advance track "Pernicious Elixir" - check it out below.
SiN comments on this new album: "Lightning lit up the sky, covered with low clouds, the rain did not cease for a minute. I drove the horses drowning in the mud to the hill that was visible in the distance. Suddenly, a new bright flash lit up the bulk, which grew right in front of me from the darkness. It was the castle 'Drum-Ghoul!' More...
Dendera Issues "Blood Red Sky" Lyric Video
U.K. metal act Dendera - featuring Power Quest vocalist Ashley Edison - issued a new lyric video for the title track of the new EP "Part One - Blood Red Sky." The EP drops today.
The track listing for the EP is:
1. The Awakening
2. Final Warning
3. Blood Red Sky
4. Age of Agony
5. When all is Lost
Check out "Blood Red Sky" here: More...
Jorn Shoots "Fire To The Sun"
Jorn - the solo band of ex-MasterPlan vocalist Jorn Lande - issued another music video in support of the new album "Life On Death Road," which just dropped on June 2nd via Frontiers Music srl. Check out "Fire to the Sun" in the player below.
"Life On Death Road" marks the debut of a new lineup: On bass is Mat Sinner (Primal Fear, Sinner, Kiske/Somerville), keyboards and production is Alessandro Del Vecchio (Hardline, Revolution Saints) (who already joined Jorn for the recording of his last covers album), on drums Francesco Iovino (Primal Fear) and on guitar Alex Beyrodt (Primal Fear, Voodoo Circle).
Check out the video here:
Ward XVI Gazes In A "Crystal Ball"
UK Theatrical avant-garde rock band Ward XVI issued a video clip for the new song "Crystal Ball." The song appears on the full length debut album "The Art Of Manipulation," which drops on July 1st via Rock'N'Growl Records.
"The Art of Manipulation" is a conceptual release telling the introspective story of a female psychopath locked away in a high security asylum. The album presents a genre defying mix of hard-hitting metal riffs, soaring guitar solos, off-beat ska rhythms, melancholic piano, accordion, catchy female vocals and a hint of electro.
The track listing for "The Art of Manipulation" is as follows:
1. Intro
2. Take My Hand
3. The Art Of Manipulation
4. Interlude 1
5. The Flight
6. Crystal Ball
7. Hold Me
8. Interlude 2
9. Blackened Heart
10. Run For Your Lives
11. Adrenochromania
12. Cry Of The Siren
13. Toybox
14. Interlude 3
15. Inner Demon
16. Ward XVI
Check out "Crystal Ball" here: More...
Allie's Mass Signs With Sliptrick Records
Spain's stoner doom act Allie’s Mass signed on with Sliptrick Records for the release of a self-titled debut, which was originally issued independently back in March 2017. The album is expected to drop worldwide later this year.
The boys deal with life’s hypocrisy with their dark and damned music inspired and based around the story of Allie, a coven leader. In their own words; “The coven is headed by Allie, our master goddess who guides us through this doomed world, giving us the ability to transform our hatred into sounds, in a small murky room where we, with our amps, cabs and drum kits, can reach that state of communion.”
The track listing for "Allie's Mass" is:
1. Little Allie
2. Slept
3. Woman
4. Second Chapter
5. (88 8888 888) More...
Sliptrick Records Signs The Rinn
Russian folk power metal outfit The Rinn signed with Sliptrick Records for the upcoming debut album "Stories of the Green Fairy." The album is expected to be released soon, with more details on the way.
The Rinn was formed in 2013 and soon released the very first single, "Voices From The Past" (recorded with two bass guitars and no electric guitars). The band is well known for an eclectic use of instruments and voices often going against conventional practices to create a unique sound. The Rinn has also gone through a bunch of line-up changes for each of the two subsequent single releases, often inviting guest musicians to perform with the core group.
In 2017, the band has settled in with a stable lineup and is ready to unleash "Stories Of The Green Fairy," a powerful fusion of folk, rock, electronic and metal music. More...
5 Star Grave Signs With Sliptrick Records
Italian melodic death metal act 5 Star Grave signed on with Sliptrick Records for a new album "The Red Room," which is expected to drop on September 26th. More details on the album are expected soon.
In 2008 AD, "Corpse Breed Syndrome" was released presenting a weird and addictive combination of heavy metal, thrash, punk rock and industrial atmospheres, combined with an extreme vocal aggression and catchy melodies. Four years later, "Drugstore Hell" appears, sharpening the songwriting and expanding the soundscapes with an in your face death’n’roll overdose. So guess what these 6 weirdos are up to in 2017 AD? Releasing a new collection of reckless tunes adequately entitled "The Red Room," obviously!
Once again the listener is charged by an hardcore/horror punk-influenced metal assault supported by a wide range of vocals and the usual light-hearted horror inspired imagery directly derived from 80’s metal/shock rock golden days. The 6 pricks from Hell are back in town! More...
Art Of Anarchy Announces New Tour Dates
Art of Anarchy - feat. Scott Stapp of Creed, Bumblefoot of Guns N Roses, John Moyer of Disturbed and the Votta twins, Jon and Vince - announced new tour dates in support of the latest album "The Madness," whihc was issued back at the end of March via Century Media/Sony.
The tour will kick off on July 15th in Clarksville, TN at The Warehouse and will conclude on August 12th at America the Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs, CO. Check out the dates here:
Nuclear Warfare Is "Empowered By Hate"
German old school thrashers Nuclear Warfare are set to release the fifth full length studio release which will be entitled "Empowered By Hate." The album drops on August 4th via MDD Records.
Produced and mastered on the Papiris Studio, in Sao Paulo (Brazil), the album was written between August 2016 and January 2017 and pays homage to the German thrash of the 80s with Bay Area influences.
Check out the album artwork here: More...
Death Fortress Premieres "The Warrior’s Mantle"
New Jersey black/death band Death Fortress premieres a new song entitled "The Warrior’s Mantle", taken from the upcoming new album "Triumph Of The Undying", which will be released later this year through Fallen Empire Records.
Check out now "The Warrior’s Mantle" below.
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