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Metal News for June 7, 2019

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Kataklysm Reveals North American Tour Dates

Canadian death metal veterans Kataklysm has revealed the dates for their previously announced headlining run of North America. They will be joined on the trek by groove metal pioneers Exhorder, Brazilian death metal outfit Krisiun and thrash metal outfit Hatchet.

Kataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono comments, "It took a while for us to get a full North American tour put together for 'Meditations' due to an extensive schedule and also the arrival of my little boy earlier this year. But, we are finally here and with a hell of a package this time. We are very excited to share the stage with the legendary Exhorder; 'Slaughter of the Vatican' is one of my all time favourite records. And to round off the package having our brothers in Krisiun with us and the thrash outfit Hatchet is gonna make this a memorable tour. We will play a varied set of the bands discography and of course. our latest album Meditations, all wrapped up in a devastating live show as only Kataklysm can deliver. It's gonna be sick. See you all very soon."

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Cancer Reveals New EP Details

Following Cancer’s 2018’s stellar return with their "Shadow Gripped" opus and a string of shows coming up including headlining the Wasteland Stage at this year’s esteemed Wacken festival, Cancer will be releasing the "Ballcutter" EP on 19th July.

This limited edition 5 track EP, available on acid yellow vinyl leads with an alternate master version of the Shadow Gripped album track "Ballcutter," featuring a guest appearance from Anders Nyström of masters of Swedish brutality, Bloodbath.

Completing Side A are 2 unreleased tracks in the shape of "All the Curses" & "Crocodile Itch." These tracks were recorded at Foel studios, with Simon Efemey (Paradise Lost, Napalm Death, Amorphis) handling production and mixing duties.

Side B contains exclusive raw early demo versions of "Garrotte" and "Organ Snatcher," created in the midst of the reformation period of Cancer on the lead up to the creation of their comeback release.

Tracklisting:
1. Ballcutter (FEAT. Anders Nystrom)
2. Below the surface
3. It lies in wait
4. Close proximity killer
5. Seeks your fate

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Twilight Force Posts New Lyric Video Online

Swedish adventure metallers Twilight Force are set to release their latest opus "Dawn Of The Dragonstar" on August 16, 2019 via Nuclear Blast. After recently revealing the album release date, the group is now unveiling the first musical glimpse of their third creation. The glorious lyrical portrayal for "Night Of Winterlight" can be witnessed below.

Keyboard summoner Blackwald states, "Mighty wizards and warriors of the human realms! We proudly present to you the first song from our third creation: 'Night Of Winterlight'. This is an ancient tale of a primordial and endlessly mighty mage with the power to control life and light itself. The unmaker of darkness and the healer of stars. He returns on the Night of Winterlight to bring order and a new dawn to the world of the living. The third album Dawn Of The Dragonstar, consists of 10 musical journeys throughout the Twilight Kingdoms, traversing both time and space, bringing you all closer to the stories, legends, and prophecies permeating the mythical world of the Twilight Force. We tell tales of heroes, queens and kings, magical artifacts, legendary places, and ancient beasts; all engulfed by a fast paced and sparkling soundscape teeming with vivid content for the keen eared adventurer. So join us, partake in the adventure once again, and may the Power of the Dragon guide you!" More...

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AUSTIN TERROR FEST

Austin Terror Fest returns this weekend with a lineup that provides further proof that it’s one of the most exciting annual underground metal fests in the South. Spanning three days—Friday, June 7, through Sunday, June 9—ATF 2019 will take place at Barracuda and Empire Control Room and Garage, venues nestled within Austin’s Red River Cultural District. A broad array of subgenres are represented on the bill by notable acts including Goatwhore, Church of Misery, Pig Destroyer, Integrity, Full of Hell, Indian, Dalek, Bongzilla, Thou, Black Cobra, Alcest and Dark Castle. The schedule is provided below. More...

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Nevalra Premiere New Song & Clip "It Dies in Vain"

US-based black/death metal trio Nevalra premiere a new song and music Video entitled "It Dies in Vain", taken from their upcoming debut album "Conjure the Storm", which is out in stores today via M-Theory.

Check out now "It Dies in Vain" below.

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Victims Of Contagion Premiere New Song

Technical death metal band Victims Of Contagion have teamed up with Metalundergound.com to exclusively premiere their new song "Of Species Departed", taken from their impending new album "Lamentations Of The Flesh Bound", which will be co-released by Satanath Records (Russia) and Rebirth The Metal Productions (Germany) on June 13th.

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Make Them Suffer Premiere New Song

Make Them Suffer premiere their new track “Hollowed Heart” streaming for you via YouTube below.

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Sanction Premiere New Song & Music Video

Sanction‘s new record “Broken In Refraction” has been scheduled for a July 26th release via Pure Noise Records. A brand new music video and song titled “Radial Lacerations” from it can be streamed below:

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Thy Art Is Murder Premiere New Song & Music Video

Thy Art Is Murder‘s premiere a brand new song and music video titled “Death Squad Anthem” . It is the latest single from their upcoming album “Human Target“, which will be released on July 26th through Nuclear Blast.

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The Agonist Premiere New Song "In Vertigo"

A September 20th release date has been scheduled for The Agonist‘s new record, “Orphans“. The opening track “In Vertigo” has premiered online streaming via YouTube for you below.

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Carnifex Premiere New Song & Music Video

Carnifex‘s new record “World War X” has been officially announced for an August 02nd release via Nuclear Blast. A first track from it, “No Light Shall Save Us“, has premiered now via the below streaming official new music video. Both the track and the clip feature a guest turn from Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz.


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