Metal News for June 7, 2017
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25 news articles posted on this day.
Skelethal Unloads New Song Stream
Today the death metal diehards from Skelethal premiere new track "Scaly Smelly Flesh" online -
check it out below. The track hails from debut album, "Of the Depths...," set for international release on June 23rd via Hells Headbangers.
1. Sons of Zann
2. Spectral Cemetery
3. Chaotic Deviance (streaming here)
4. Glimpse of the Great Purpose
5. Catharsis
6. Pantheon of the Abyss (streaming here)
7. Scaly Smelly Flesh
8. Outer Conviction
9. Morbid Ovation
10. Soon to be Dead (CD bonus)
11. Macabre Oblivion (CD bonus) More...
Prospekt Streaming "Alien Makers Of Discord"
British progressive metal outfit Prospekt has premiered the first single from impending second album, "The Illuminated Sky," which is slated for a July 21st release through Sensory Records. New song "Alien Makers Of Discord" - streaming below - features a guest guitar contribution from Greg Howe of Michael Jackson fame.
Issues Prospekt's Lee Luland: "'Alien Makers Of Discord' is a great example of what fans can expect from the new album. It's got all the technical stuff in there as well as some cool orchestration and classically inspired moments - an excellent showcase of what we are about as a band musically.
"It's an absolute also absolutely honor to have guitar legend Greg Howe perform a stunning guest solo on the track. He's been a massive influence on our guitarist Lee's playing for many years and to have him appear on the album is absolutely amazing. Think you'll agree that Greg's solo is sensational!"
1. Ex Nihilo
2. The Illuminated Sky
3. Titan
4. Distant Anamnesis
5. Beneath Enriya
6. In The Shadows Of The Earth
7. Aline Makers Of Discord
8. Cosmic Emissary
9. Akaibara
10. Where Masters Fall More...
Helstar Posts "Awaken Unto Darkness" Video
Texas group Helstar has released a video for “Awaken Unto Darkness,” the new single from current LP "Vampiro," which serves as a continuation of classic 1989 Metal Blade release "Nosferatu."
Mixed by producer Bill Metoyer (with Helstar’s Larry Barragan) who also produced and mixed "Nosferatu," the "Vampiro" album has been heralded as a stunning return to form for the band.
Said vocalist James Rivera: “It’s great to go back and revisit the themes from one of our classic albums, and kinda carry that on into the future, and it’s something it seems the fans are very excited about.” More...
Bullet For My Valentine Releases Live Video
Bullet For My Valentine just released an official live video clip for "Don't Need You," evidencing the pure fire (literally and figuratively) of two consecutive sold-out performances at the world famous Brixton Academy in London last December.
The video features footage found on the forthcoming DVD "Bullet For My Valentine - Live From Brixton: Chapter Two." Pre-orders are now online at this location.
The shows in question saw Bullet For My Valentine perform career-spanning set lists, in addition to select performances from classic 2005 debut album, "The Poison." More...
Tyrannosorceress Posts New Song
Today, "In The Light Of The Sabbat Moon" from Dallas-based black metal horde Tyrannosorceress has come online, offering a taste of what to expect from the band's impending "Shattering Light's Creation" debut LP.
Offers Tyrannosorceress on the new singleL "An invocation of the Tyrant Sorceress, Jeh-Az-Kali, Lilitu-Jahi, the femine aspect of all creation and destruction. They are one in the same and cannot exist without each other, infinitely cyclical.
"In venomous congress within the sabbat dream, she opens the gateway to worlds in-between. Melding the conscious and unconscious self, to create one's own reality. By this we become deified as God, that is I. It is the blood within us that propels our path into this circle of being.
"It was gifted to us by those who descended from great heights long ago. This work is an epitaph to the knowledge bestowed upon us so long ago. For in the dark and hidden reaches, the truly ascended are of Hell. For we are all as gateways, and Lilith is the key." More...
Ljosazabojstwa Releasing New EP
After releasing a demo last year, Belarusian black/death metal crew Ljosazabojstwa is now back with an EP entitled "Sychodžannie" that's set for release on June 30th, 2017 via Hellthrasher Productions.
With "Sychodžannie," LSZB takes ancient thrashing black death to a whole new level, balancing barbaric riffage with mysterious interludes and spoken word samples that make for a unique experience.
The EP was mixed/mastered by Ghostalgy Productions and features artwork by VR. Pre-orders are online here and the track listing is as follows:
1. Pozirk u biezdan
2. Zhuba
3. Piekla
4. Šliach na Miehida
5. Sychodžannie
6. Zabojstwa ljosu More...
Angelseed Releases "Dancing With The Ghosts" Video
"Dancing With The Ghosts," the brand new cinematic video from Croatian symphonic metal band Angelseed, can be seen below.
The clip was filmed in Zadar by Igor Goic and Kreathia Studio. The storyline is a slightly twisted exploration on the theme of soul cages. The fundamental idea of the storyboard is based on the five elements philosophy in Japanese Buddhism, known as godai, whose elements are Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Void. Opposed to the five elements, there’s a diabolical and materialistic demon queen, the creator of earthly imprisonment.
Drummer Jurica Baljak explains: “It's a metaphorical journey into the core of personal darkness where each element is found stranded in its own prison. It represents the dichotomy of life and death through the image of acceptance, finding purpose and struggle with demons in search for redemption. This video is about the journey of mankind."
The "Dancing With The Ghosts" track comes off Angelseed's “Crimson Dyed Abyss," which was released in 2015 via Sliptrick Records. Stay tuned for info on a new album, due out in 2018. More...
Expulsion Posts "Total Human Genocide"
Recent Relapse signees Expulsion -- featuring within its cast members of Repulsion, Exhumed, Phobia, Intronaut, Gruesome, and numerous others -- will release debut album "Nightmare Future" next month.
In advance of its release, today opening hymn "Total Human Genocide" is made available for public consumption - listen in below. And if you missed it, you can still sample first single "Altar Of Slaughter" right here.
Offers guitarist Matt Olivo of the new track, "It's simple. If the world maintains its current trajectory, a self-inflicted 'Total Human Genocide' awaits us all in our soon-to-be Nightmare Future. Any questions?"
Produced by Matt Olivo, mixed by Toxic Holocaust's Joel Grind, and mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Mayhem, Faith No More, Halford), "Nightmare Future" will drop July 14th on CD, LP, and digital formats via Relapse Records. More...
God Root To Release "Salt And Rot"
Philadelphia avant-garde sludge shamans God Root will release second offering, "Salt And Rot," this coming July 11th digitally with Horror Pain Gore Death Productions and as limited, hand screen-printed compact discs available directly through the band.
"We hope this record helps people escape," bassist/vocalist Ross Bradley explains. "That's what we wrote it for and we paid a lot of attention to how it moves from track to track and what kind of journey it takes a listener on. Thematically the record deals with the frailty of human life and of ego and the dogmas we've tried to build for ourselves. It's about facing one's mortality and letting go of what you can't control, destroying those oppressive forces trying to control and manipulate you and becoming self-reliant outside of these systems."
Recorded throughout 2017 with Neil Cote and Richard Bukowski at Groundwork Sound in Somerville, NJ, God Root spared no expense to create its own brand of primitive and tribalistic sludge, resulting in the doomed cinematic soundscapes found on "Salt and Rot." More...
Make Them Suffer Announces New Album
Australia's Make Them Suffer just announced details on new album "Worlds Apart." The record will be out on July 28th through Rise Records, and ahead of that release today the band unveils a video for "Fireworks."
"'Worlds Apart' represents a new era for Make Them Suffer," singer Sean Harmanis said. "We've taken risks in songwriting and production; this album is a reminder to ourselves that change and growth are good things. It's tough to say so early, but I think Worlds Apart is an album that will be in your stereo for quite some time."
1. First Movement
2. Uncharted
3. Grinding Teeth
4. Vortex
5. Fireworks
6. Contact
7. Power Overwhelming
8. Midnight Run
9. Dead Plains
10. Save Yourself More...
Sawthis Releases "The Burning Place" Playthrough
After garnering attention with previous releases "Fusion" (2006), "Egod" (2010) and "Youniverse" (2013), Italian metal hybrid Sawthis returned earlier this year with latest full-length onslaught,
"Babhell," which was released via Denmark-based label Mighty Music.
Today, Sawthis reveals a brand new guitar and bass playthrough video for "The Burning Place," featuring a unique twist on standard playthrough clips. The band performs amidst beautiful landscapes, surrounded by monitors - a striking juxtaposition of nature vs. machine.
Bassist Gaetano Ettorre says: "'The Burning Place' is track one from our newest album Babhell and best represents the entire album and the band's brand new soul. Musically, it is a dynamic, powerful, fast track but at the same time full of groove. It's also pretty fun to play, which is why we chose to share this new playthrough with you all." More...
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Kashgar Premieres "Tyan-Shan / Batyr"
Originally self-released on a limited scale last year, Kyrgyzstan-based group Kashgar is gearing up for an official label re-release of the band's self-titled debut.
With that underground progressive black / death metal opus due to drop June 21st, today we're premiering the 11 minute monster "Tyan-Shan / Batyr" - check it out below!
"Kashgar" will see co-release between Satanath Records' sub-label Symbol Of Domination (Belarus) with Murdher Records (Italy).
The album was recorded and mixed by guitarist Ars, while mastering was completed by Greek musician and sound engineer Achilleas Kalantzis (Crown Audio Conspiracies).
Lyrics are based on folklore, shamanism, Tengrism, and the history of the Central Asian region. The track listing is as follows:
01. Half A Devil
02. Tyan-Shan / Batyr
03. Scent Of Your Blood
04. Erlik
05. Albarsty
06. Come Down More...
Skinflint Streams Title Song Of New Album
Botswana metal act Skinflint is streaming the new single "Chief Of The Ghosts." The song is the title track from the new album which is set for worldwide release via Pure Steel Records on July 7th.
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Borankana Metal
2. Ram Of Fire
3. Igungo
4. Anyoto Aniota
5. Ndondoncha
6. Rainbow Snakes
7. Milk Fever
8. Anger Of The Spirits
9. Chief Of The Ghosts
Check out the song here: More...
Svartsyn Streams New Album "In Death"
Swedish black metal project Svartsyn is streaming the entire new album "In Death" in the player below. The album releases on June 9th via Agonia Records.
The track listing for "In Death" is:
1. Seven Headed Snake
2. Dark Prophet
3. With Death
4. The White Mask
5. Wilderness Of The Soul
6. Black Thrones Of Death
7. Exile In Death
Check out the album here: More...
Absolva Commands You To "Rise Again"
U.K. metal act Absolva has returned with the new song "Rise Again." Check out the lyric video in the player below. The song will appear on the upcoming new double length release "Defiance," which is set for release on July 28th. Pre-orders can be made at this location.
"Defiance" will feature a bonus CD featuring live tracks captured from the Huskvarna Rock & Art festival in Sweden as well as acoustic versions of tracks from the band's back catalogue.
The track listing for the album is:
CD 1:
1. Life on the Edge
2. Defiance
3. Rise Again
4. Fistful of Hate
5. Never Be the Same
6. Alarms
7. Connections
8. Midnight Screams
9. Life and Death
10. Eclipse
11. Who Dares Wins
12. Reflection
CD 2:
1. Harsh Reality
2. Hundred Years (Live)
3. Live for the Fight (Live)
4. Drum Solo (Live)
5. Code Red (Live)
6. Never A Good Day to Die (Acoustic)
7. It Is What It Is (Acoustic)
8. Never Back Down (Acoustic) More...
Ghost Toast Streams New Album In Full
Ghost Toast celebrated the new album release of "Out Of This World" (via Inverse Records) today by streaming the entire new release, which you can enjoy in the player below.
Ghost Toast is an instrumental, experimental progressive rock band from Debrecen, Hungary, which was formed in 2008. They love heavy, trippy music and film scores as well, so they use these elements to create their own music.
The track listing is:
1. Ka mai (5:33)
2. Gordius (6:42)
3. Alia (7:20)
4. The Dragon's tail (7:51)
5. Minotaur (5:23)
6. Kaia (8:13)
7. Last man (7:38)
8. Ishvara (6:40)
9. Pawn of fate (3:11)
Check out the album here: More...
The Ascended Signs With Truth Inc Records
Truth Inc Records would like to introduce and welcome Victorian melodic thrash metal band The Ascended.
Since forming in 2013, The Ascended has been touring across Australia introducing audiences to the modern style of groove laden, melodic thrash music.
In 2015, the band released the debut EP titled "Part 1" and soon after were supporting leading Australian acts such as King Parrot, Make Them Suffer, Elm Street and Dreadnaught. In 2016, the band returned to the studio and recorded the second installment to the EP, "Part 2." The Ascended is now set to once again tour across Australia in support of a single that will lead to the bands first full length album which will be released by Truth Inc Records soon.
"We are stoked to be joining the Truth inc Records roster. Their work ethic and exceptional relations with not only their bands, but the music scene in general, made the decision a no brainer. We can't wait to work with the team on our upcoming album and touring schedule, and are humbled by the opportunity to represent such a hard working label," says frontman Mat Wale.
"What really impressed me with The Ascended was the bands professionalism. We have been lucky to have worked with some very driven and capable bands, and The Ascended are to me an example of what a band should strive for. On top of that they offer strong musical hooks that I have no doubt will see the band gain an ever growing audience near and far," says label manager Greg Shaw on the new signing.
Stay tuned for more information expected soon. More...
Currents Releases "Withered" Music Video
While Connecticut based Currents is currently on tour warming up the crowds for label mates Miss May I, the band has just dropped a new video for the track “Withered” coming off of the highly anticipated debut full length album “The Place I Feel Safest,” which is available June 16th via SharpTone Records.
Vocalist Brian Willie states “Withered was one of the first songs we worked on when I joined the band, and it was a huge team effort between all of us. When I was trying to write the lyrics, I was at a point where I was feeling satisfied with the way things were going in my life; the downside to that being that I had nothing to write about. It had been such a long time since I was in a serious band that I started to doubt if I could even write lyrics or perform anymore. After spending a couple days playing the track over and over and obsessing over it, I began to draw from that feeling; essentially writing a song about writer's block. In the end, we ended up with a kickass song that we still love and I was able to shake off the dust and get to work on the rest of The Place I Feel Safest.”
Check it out here: More...
Warbeast To "Enter The Arena" On New Album
Texas metal titans Warbeast will release the long-waited new full-length, "Enter The Arena," this August via Philip H. Anselmo's own Housecore Records. The album will see release on August 4th. Preorder bundles are currently available for both the CD version and the vinyl version.
Captured at Anselmo's Nodferatu's Lair, mixed by Mike Thompson at the Riff Factory and mastered by Lee Russell, "Enter The Arena" features newest Warbeast recruits, guitarist Drew Shoup and bassist Lyric Ferchaud, and stands among the band's most potent, volatile, and unrepentantly powerful offering yet.
"We recorded 'Enter The Arena' exactly a decade after we formed Warbeast," notes vocalist Bruce Corbitt. "The nucleus and founding members of this band [guitarist Scott Shelby, drummer Joey Gonzalez, and Corbitt] provided the essential veteran leadership that was vital for us to reach our goal of creating our magnum opus. The three of us also contributed our unique individual styles to guarantee that we still sound like Warbeast. But with the addition of our two newest members - guitarist Drew Shoup and bassist Lyric Ferchaud - who I call the 'Youngbloods,' it was like adding a breath-of-fresh-air to our chemistry. We definitely sound like a well-oiled-machine on this album. So get prepared for the upcoming onslaught of pure, fresh, and quintessential Texas thrash!"
"'Enter The Arena' is Warbeast at its finest in performance, writing and tone quality," adds Shelby. "I'm confident that it will please any rivethead out there! I believe it's mine and our best work to date." More...
Party Cannon Debuts New Song "Keg Crusher"
Scottish slam masters from Party Cannon debut a new song entitled "Keg Crusher", taken from their forthcoming new EP named "Perverse Party Platter", which will be released on July 7th through Gore House Productions. Comments the band’s bassist Chris Ryan: "While some bands in our genre take a more ‘mature’ route in later releases, we have definitely not."
Check out now "Keg Crusher" below.
Continues Chris Ryan: More...
Incantation Premieres New Song & 360° Music Video
Incantation premieres a new song and 360° music video titled "Rites Of The Locust", taken from the upcoming new album "Profane Nexus", which will be out in stores August 11th via Relapse Records.
Check out now "Rites Of The Locust" below.
Comments vocalist/guitarist John McEntee: More...
Erra Debuts New Music Video "Skyline"
Erra debuts a new music video for "Skyline", taken from the band's latest album "Drift", out in stores now via Sumerian Records.
Check out now "Skyline" below.
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Korn Premieres New Music Video "Black Is The Soul"
Korn premieres a new music video for"Black Is The Soul", taken from the band's latest album "The Serenity Of Suffering".
Check out now "Black Is The Soul" below.
Korn will soon be out on tour with Stone Sour, BABYMETAL and more. Check all dates below: More...
River Black Debuts New Song "Boat"
River Black (Ex-Burnt By The Sun, Revocation etc.) debuts a new song entitled "Boat", taken from the band’s upcoming self-titled debut album, which will be released later today via Season Of Mist. River Black features former members of Burnt By The Sun (vocalist Mike Olender, guitarist John Abudato and drummer Dave Witte) and Revocation bassist Brett Bamberger.
Check out now "Boat" below.
Says Olender of the song: More...
Vallenfyre Premieres New Music Video
Crusty death/doom metal outfit Vallenfyre premieres a new music video for "The Merciless Tide", taken from the band's brand new album "Fear Those Who Fear Him", out in stores now via Century Media. The video was directed by Ash Pears (Paradise Lost, Bloodbath).
Check out now "The Merciless Tide" below.
Comments vocalist/guitarist Gregor Mackintosh (also Paradise Lost): More...
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