Metal News for June 8, 2016
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Adolyne Announces New Tour Dates
Saskatoon's extreme noise rock brawlers Adolyne are proud to announce they will be performing show dates across Western Canada this summer, which includes two performances at this year's Sled Island Music Festival in Calgary, AB.
The band is performing in support of latest album "of Ash / of Shit / of Shame" that was unleashed in 2015 via No List Records. You can also stream the entire release below.
June 24 - Calgary, AB - Sled Island @ Tubby Dog w/ The Switching Yard
June 25 - Calgary, AB - Sled Island @ The Palomino w/ Pears, Brass, Postman and Cocaine Eyes
July 21 - Edmonton, AB @ Filthy Mcnasties w/ The Weir, Falsehood, and Ringleader
July 22 - Saskatoon, SK @ Amigos w/ The Weir, A Ghost in Drag and Gerard Weber
July 23 - Winnipeg, MB @ The Handsome Daughter w/ The Weir, Dead Ranch, and Velodrome
July 24 - Regina, SK @ TBA More...
Hammers Of Misfortune Releasing New Album
On July 22nd, West Coast progressive heavy metal band Hammers of Misfortune will release sixth full-length, "Dead Revolution," worldwide via Metal Blade Records.
Hammers of Misfortune enlisted Nick Dumitriu (Vhol, Ritual Chamber) to produce this record, utilizing a vintage Trident board and minimizing digital processing. Check out the title track below, and you can pre-order "Dead Revolution" right here.
Recorded at Light Rail Studios in San Francisco, CA, "Dead Revolution" is more varied than its predecessor (2011's "17th Street"), by using different tones, and delving into heavier, darker territory. The track listing is as follows:
1. The Velvet Inquisition
2. Dead Revolution
3. Sea of Heroes
4. The Precipice (Waiting for the Crash...)
5. Here Comes the Sky
6. Flying Alone
7. Days of '49 More...
Fange Reveals New Album Details
French sludge/noise horde Fange has announced the forthcoming release of debut album "Purge," which was engineered by KKP (Abjvration, Huata, Ataraxie) and with artwork designed by guitarist B. Moreau.
This is the first release of the band with a new line-up that includes drummer B. Louvet (Le Dead Projet, Eat Roses) and vocalist M. Jungbluth (Calvaiire).
The record is due out September 2nd on 12" vinyl and CD via Throatruiner Records and Lost Pilgrims Records.
01. Cour Martiale
02. Mâchefer
03. Roy-Vermine
04. Étouffoir
05. De Guerre Lasse
06. Girone Della Merda More...
Psalm Zero Streaming "Pay Tomorrow"
"Stranger To Violence" - the second LP by NYC outfit Psalm Zero - is nearing July release via Profound Lore Records and today the first single from the album, "Pay Tomorrow," comes online.
The album was recorded by Caley Monahn-Ward and Charlie Looker, mastered by James Plotkin, and features art and design by Zev Deans.
New album "Stranger To Violence" will see release through Profound Lore on July 15th, 2016. Psalm Zero has scheduled a record release show for the album on July 16th at Trans-Pecos in Queens, New York, appearing with Kel Valhalla, Gnaw, and Kevin Hufnagel. Additional live actions will be announced shortly.
7/16/2016 Trans-Pecos - Queens, NY w/ Kel Valhalla, Gnaw, Kevin Hufnagel More...
Wakrat Signs With Earache
Rage Against The Machine bassist and founding member Tim Commerford has signed a worldwide record deal with Earache Records for his new band Wakrat.
As part of Rage Against The Machine, Commerford has sold tens of millions of albums, played to countless fans across the globe and won two Grammy Awards. Commerford then went on to form Audioslave with this form RATM bandmates Tom Morello and Brad Wilk, along with Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell.
Tim Commerford is now returning in 2016 with Wakrat, a brand new project which features Commerford on vocals and bass, Mathias Wakrat on drums, and Laurent Grangeon on guitar and vocals. The band's debut album is due to be released later this year on Earache Records.
Tim Commerford comments: "We are gearing up to be on the offensive, assaulting the populous with our debut album on Earache Records. We have put a shit load of blood and sweat into this and we want it back! Our mission is to attack modern music and smash the grid. Unapologetic, unrelenting, unbridled and uncensored. Understood?"
Earache's Tom Hadfield adds: "We are so excited to be working with Tim Commerford. Since Rage Against The Machine, there has been a distinct lack of politically-charged bands around. Corruption is everywhere and those responsible for the inequality and suffering need to be held accountable. What better place than here, what better time than now." More...
Soilwork Announces Rarities Collection
Soilwork today announces a special collection of rarities under the monicker "Death Resonance" and due out on August 19th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Commented the band: "Attention Soilwork fans! Although The Tour Majestic is far from over, we've put together a very special release for you all. 'Death Resonance' compiles fifteen rare and unreleased tracks ranging all the way back to 'Stabbing The Drama.'
"Many of these tracks were previously only available in Asia. Two songs are brand new and five others have been remixed for your listening pleasure. More details to follow soon. Stay tuned!" More...
Helhorse Posts "Carry Your Own" Video
With a raw and unholy mixture of dirty metal, punk, and classic rock, Helhorse has positioned itself on the Nordic rock/metal stage as a force to be reckoned with.
With two previous albums under their belt, the Copenhageners have now taken over the hearts of the critics with new eponymous offering "Helhorse," released via Spinefarm Records.
Check out "Carry Your Own" below, which "is basically about forgiving yourself and looking forward but also accepting your own past and the mistakes you have made," says singer Mikkel Wad Larsen. "We all need to take stock of our lives once in a while and this song is very much about that."
Helhorse also just give us a hell of a pit story about a wall of death gone bad. Check it out over here. More...
Toothgrinder Announces Headlining Shows
Fresh off a trek opening for Killswitch Engage, New Jersey's Toogthgrinder is due back on the road later this month for a handful of headline dates listed below. These shows are in support of the band's Spinefarm debut "Nocturnal Masquerade."
6/23: Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater (W/ The Faceless)
6/24: Williamsport, PA @ Ground Floor
6/25: Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck Bar
6/26: Ottawa, ON @ Café Dekcuf More...
Nonpoint Releases New Lyric Video
Nonpoint just dropped a lyric video for "El Diablo," which is taken from upcoming release "The Poison Red," due out July 8th via Spinefarm.
This is the second track to land online from the album. Listen in below. If you missed previous song "Generation Idiot," you can still stream that track over at this location.
The Browning Posts "Pure Evil" Video
The Browning just premiered a video for "Pure Evil," which can be seen below. The band will also premiere a brand new song from the "Isolation" album (due out June 24th) next week. Stay tuned for more music and catch the band live on these dates:
6/17: Omaha, NE @ The Lookout Lounge
6/18: Minneapolis, MN @ The Fallout Art Center
6/19: Madison, WI @ The Red Zone
6/21: Cleveland, OH @ The Agora Theater & Ballroom
6/22: Lansing, MI @ The Loft
6/24: Merriam, KS @ Aftershock
6/25: Tulsa, OK @ The Vanguard
6/26: Ft. Worth, TX @ The Rail Club
6/27: Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog Bar
6/28: Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective
6/30: Braidwood, IL @ Top Fuel Saloon More...
Shantak Posts Album Teaser
Shantak, a melodic death metal project from Northern Italy, recently signed a worldwide deal with Sliptrick Records and released the "For The Darkening" album.
A teaser trailer is available below, and you can hear full tracks from the release at Spotify here. Shantak consists of:
Nicola Belotti [Vocals]
Luigi Colucci [Guitar]
Simone Mazzardi [Guitar]
Matteo Spada [Drums]
Federico Albini [Bass] More...
Mechanical God Creation Posts Festival Footage
Recently the Italian death metal group Mechanical God Creation performed at Metalhead Meeting (June 3-5 2016 in Bucharest – Romania). A video footage for the song "Walking Dead" is now available via YouTUbe - check it out below.
Luciana Catananti comments: "It was really great to participate in such an important festival in Romania and share the stage with many bands, we met some new friends and we were able to show our music to a new European city. We hope to play again one day over there!
Mechanical God Creatoin is currently busy writing new material for a third album, scheduled to be released in 2016. More...
Russian Circles Cancels Shows Due To Car Crash
Mike Sullivan of Russian Circles just issued this announcement via Facebook about cancelled shows due to a car crash:
"I regret to inform that we have to cancel our upcoming appearances at Levitation Vancouver and Crucial Fest in Salt Lake City. On the 27th of May, I was the victim of a head-on car collision while driving home from the band’s practice space.
"I’m relieved to announce that I won’t suffer from any long term injuries from the incident but unfortunately I did incur severe trauma to my neck and spine and am in no position to play the upcoming shows. I wish I could play but its simply not an option at the moment. We've played through broken bones, torn ligaments, and a myriad of illnesses without cancellations, but we physically can't make it happen this time around.
"I’d like to extend my gratitude to Levitation and Crucial Fest for giving us the opportunity to play and for understanding our cancellation. I apologize to anyone who made travel arrangements for the shows or bought tickets in advance. We look forward to making up these shows another time down the road. Thank you to everyone who helped facilitate our presence at these festivals. We’re eager to hit the road this August with a clean bill of health. " More...
Wheel In The Sky Posts "Rainbow Of Evil" Video
"Rainbow Of Evil" is the second video from Wheel In The Sky's debut album "Heading For The Night" - check it out below. The Swedish band is fronted by David Berlin, who previously was a member of Uppsala's Mother Superior.
Berlin formed Wheel In The Sky after working on a few tracks in his cellar, with the full band slowly forming during the recordings: the outcome was the album "Heading For The Night," which is available through iTunes here.
Download Bands Offering Free Compilation
Fancy getting yourself a free album's worth of tunes? Ticketmaster and LiveNation have teamed up with four record labels to offer a free compilation featuring ten bands who will be performing at Download Festival this weekend.
Available to download instantly, the album consists of tracks from the legendary Earache Records, Eleven Seven Music, Mascot Label Group and Napalm Records. Grab your free copy right here (email registration required). The full track listing is:
1. Rival Sons - Hollow Bones Pt. 1 [MAIN STAGE]
2. Sixx:A.M. - Rise [MAIN STAGE]
3. Skindred - Saying It Now [2ND STAGE]
4. Monster Truck - Don't Tell Me How to Live [MAIN STAGE]
5. The Temperance Movement - Battle Lines [MAIN STAGE]
6. As Lions - White Flags [2ND STAGE]
7. Escape the Fate - Alive [3RD STAGE]
8. From Ashes to New - Lost and Alone [4TH STAGE]
9. Counting Days - Liberated Sounds [4TH STAGE]
10. Lawnmower Deth - Did You Spill My Pint? [3RD STAGE] More...
Vow Of Thorns Announces New Tour Dates
Canadian black metal / doom fusionists Vow Of Thorns will be hitting the road for a five-day tour of Ontario and Quebec with Minnesota's atmospheric black metallers Ashbringer.
The tour will kick off on July 12th in Montreal and wrap up on July 16th in London to support Vow Of Thorns' upcoming album "Farewell To The Sun," which is due out July 15th. See the band live:
July 12 - Montreal, QC - Casa Del Popolo
July 13 - Oshawa, ON - The Atria
July 14 - Toronto, ON - Coalition T.O.
July 15 - Hamilton, ON - The Doors Pub
July 16 - London, ON - Old East Bar & Grill More...
Exodus Announces "Battle Of The Bays" Tour
The Bay Area thrash titans from Exodus are hugely pleased to announce they will be returning to the U.K. as part of the colossal "Battle Of The Bays" European tour in October 2016, alongside famed Florida death metal squad Obituary.
Support will come from influential NYC groove crossover metallers Prong and Australian wrecking machine King Parrot.
The U.K. dates will see this rampageous assembly visit London, Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham – culminating with a show in Southampton.
Steve Zetro Sousa comments: "Myself and the rest of Exodus are absolutely excited about going out on tour with Obituary, Prong and King Parrot. What a heavy fucking show!!!! Both Obituary and Prong are solid, legendary bands that have solidified themselves in our genre, and King Parrot has us all turning our heads on what to expect from heavy metal in the future. We can't wait to see you all in the pit on such an epic, heavy tour!! Look out Europe you've been warned!!"
25th October – London, Electric Ballroom
27th October – Glasgow, Garage
28th October – Manchester, Academy 2
29th October – Birmingham, O2 Academy 2
30th October – Southampton, Engine Rooms
Loathe Announces Tour With Carcer City
The cryptic collective of 5 that is Loathe just announced a run of U.K. shows in July with Liverpudlian metallers Carcer City.
Loathe's live shows have been said to be cryptic, un-nerving, and uncomfortable - a dark and sinister experience. The five piece is also due to announce some momentous news later this month, stay tuned for details.
22nd July – Liverpool, Bumper
23rd July – Kettering, Prince Of Wales
24th July – Swansea, The Scene
25th July – Exeter, The Cavern
26th July – Southampton, Joiners
27th July – Birmingham, The Flapper
28th July – Norwich, Owl Sanctuary
29th July – Sheffield, The Rocking Chair
30th July – Derby, The Hairy Dog
31st July – London, Black Heart
UK Tech Fest 7th – 11th July More...
Ragestorm Posts "Moloch" Video
The beer-guzzling, metal-worshiping crew that is Ragestorm just dropped a new music video. Check out "Moloch" below, taken off the band's 2015 album releas "The Thin Line Between Hope And Ruin."
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Slipknot Reschedules Tour After Surgery
Following unplanned surgery for Corey Taylor, Slipknot has rescheduled the start of the band's upcoming tour with Marilyn Manson and Of Mice & Men.
The first 12 dates on the tour have been delayed and are rescheduled for August. The tour will now start on June 28th in Nashville, TN.
Tickets for affected dates will be honored for the rescheduled dates unless noted with an asterisk below. No action is needed in these markets.
In Denver and Las Vegas, tickets for the previous show dates must be refunded and repurchased. Refunds will be available at original point of purchase. Purchasers will be offered an early buying opportunity for tickets to the rescheduled show at the new venue on the new date. More...
Imperium Dekadenz Posts New Song
Imperium Dekadenz today unleashes the first track from forthcoming full-length album "Dis Manibvs," which is due out August 26th.
The song "Only Fragments Of Light" can be heard below. Regarding this upcoming new album, Imperium Dekadenz comments:
"Our fifth album 'Dis Manibvs' is without doubt our most diverse output so far. It carries our own mark from the first note, but we have added a new energy. Its epic and melodic parts will carry you off to mysterious and unknown places – like ancient ruins over the vulnerable sides of our spirits. We hope that you will feel the same intensity as we do as we have poured our very hearts and souls into these songs!"
About "Only Fragments Of Light", the band continues: "The first song to be released from our forthcoming album also represents its opening salvo. 'Only Fragments Of Light' will give you a solid impression of our new creation. You will find highly energetic parts, but also pure epic moments as well as our typical melancholy. We hope that this song will stir your hunger for more from 'Dis Manibvs'."
The artwork for "Dis Manibvs" was created by Francesco De Luca and the full track listing is as follows:
1. In Todesbanden
2. Only Fragments Of Light
3. Still I Rise
4. Dis Manibvs
5. Pantheon Spells
6. Vae Victis
7. Volcano
8. Somnia
9. Pure Nocturnal Rome
10. Seikilos More...
Lightsabres Announces Cassette Release
Hot on the heels of Hevisike releasing a vinyl edition earlier in the year, Lightsabres and Medusa Crush Recordings will be launch a limited cassette version of "Hibernation" this summer.
The album will be made available on high-bias Cobalt tape and limited to 100 copies in three different variants: Golden Dawn version (Ltd. to 15 copies), Iced Lake Blue version (Ltd. to 25 copies), and the Wintergreen (Reg.) version at 60 copies. Pre-orders will be made available soon.
The tape will also contain the bonus track "Setting Sun" and an additional digital download bonus track when purchasing the cassette from the Medusa Crush Recordings store. The first 50 copies sold will also come with a full-color Lightsabres temporary tattoo.
01. Hibernation
02. Endless Summer
03. Cascades Of Blood
04. Whisper To Me Softly
05. Breaking Bones
06. Setting Sun
07. Throw It All Away
08. Satan's Pilgrim
09. Blue Smoke
10. Possessed
11. Blood On The Snow
12. Walking On Thin Ice More...
Meshiaak Posts New Music Video
Made up of seasoned musicians, Meshiaak delivers a savage and crushing slab of metal the way it used to be done with debut album "Alliance of Thieves."
The twin guitar attack of Danny Camilleri and Dean Wells is locked down by bassist Nick Walker and cemented by the heavy hitting drums of Jon Dette (Iced Earth, Slayer, Anthrax and Testament).
"Alliance of Thieves" will be released worldwide on August 19th, 2016 on CD and vinyl. Check out a new video for the "Drowning, Fading, Falling" track below. More...
Spellcaster Streams New Album Title Song
Portland speed metal act Spellcaster is streaming the new song "Night Hides the World." The song is the title track of the band's new album set for release on July 8th via Prosthetic Records.
The full track list is as follows:
1. Aria
2. Night Hides the World
3. The Lost Ones
4. Betrayal
5. I Live Again (song streaming here)
6. The Accuser
7. The Moon Doors
8. Prophecy
Check out "Night Hides the World" here: More...
Thunder And Lightning Streams "Columbia"
German melodic power metal act Thunder And Lightning is streaming the new track "Columbia." The song is part of the band's new plan to release a new song per month with a full length CD available for purchase at the end of the year in response to a changing music industry.
Check out "Columbia" here:
Twilight Force Reveals New Album Details
Swedish adventure metal act Twilight Force, who recently signed a record deal with German metal powerhouse Nuclear Blast, announced the impending new sophomore album "Heroes Of Mighty Magic." The album drops on August 26th.
"Hear ye! We can finally unveil the first mystical details of our next opus. Your thirst will be quenched even earlier than anticipated, for the album will be unleashed upon the world by Nuclear Blast on August 26th. The title of this monumental creation will be »Heroes Of Mighty Magic«. All the absolutely exquisite original artwork made for this album is conceived and forged by the mighty Kerem Beyit. Here is the glorious cover artwork."
"This next opus of TWILIGHT FORCE will be a journey unlike any you have ever experienced. While we are still staying true to the essence of power metal, the songs, sounds and magic adventures have all evolved from the once drake hatchling into a colossal arcane arch-dragon. The time, effort and primordial wisdom that we have invested into this album is truly immeasurable, and we profoundly hope that this will shine through upon our venerated audience."
The track list for "Heroes Of Mighty Magic" is:
1. Battle Of Arcane Might
2. Powerwind
3. Guardian Of The Seas
4. Flight Of The Sapphire Dragon
5. There And Back Again
6. Riders Of The Dawn
7. Keepers Of Fate
8. Rise Of A Hero
9. To The Stars
10. Heroes Of Mighty Magic
11. Epilogue
12. Knights Of Twilight's Might More...
Cerebral Fix Announces New Album
U.K. crossover act Cerebral Fix will release the new album - the first full length in 24 years - entitled "Disaster Of Reality" on September 15th via Xtreem Music.
Initial plans were to record the album during summer 2015, but during the recording process two members (vocalist Al Osta and bassist Steve Watson) decided to leave the band, so new members had to be found - Neil Hadden (vocals) and Nigel Joiner (bass).
"Disaster of Reality" contains 12 rabid songs that are a back to basics, a return to the first album (1988's "Life Sucks... and Then You Die!") days with an upbeat Discharge dose. Cerebral Fix of today is what the band was originally was meant to be: a raw'n'crusty crossover thrash/punk beast retaining that feeling that only the originals can have! As a taste, the band is streaming the new track "Crucified World," which you can hear below.
The track list for "Disaster of Reality" is as follows:
1. Justify
2. Mosh Injury
3. Crucified World
4. Realities of War
5. Skate Fear
6. Reality Pill
7. Dear Mother Earth
8. Dead Cities
9. Never Say Never Again
10. Felted Cross
11. Inside My Guts
12. (Untitled Mystery Track) More...
Vulvodynia Premieres "Grotesque Schizophrenia"
Vulvodynia premieres a new song entitled "Grotesque Schizophrenia", taken from the upcoming new album "Psychosadistic Design", which will be out in stores June 30 via Lacerated Enemy Records. The track is featuring also Martin Funderud of Kraanium.
Check out now "Grotesque Schizophrenia" below.
Noire Premieres Title-Track From Forthcoming EP
Winnipeg-based dark metal band Noire premieres the title-track from the forthcoming new six-track EP named "The Tracks of the Hunted", which will be out July 8 via Bandcamp.
Check out now "The Tracks of the Hunted" below.
Catch Noire live on these upcoming tour dates: More...
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Jim Breuer Premieres New Music Video
Jim Breuer and the Loud & Rowdy's premieres a new music video for "Old School", taken from the band's debut album "Songs from the Garage", out in stores now via Metal Blade Records. In the clip, Breuer name drops some of his favorite metal and hard rock songs and references and also does his best impersonations of some of hard rock and metal's biggest personalities.
Check out now "Old School" below.
Australis Premieres Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
Minneapolis based tech death outfit Australis premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new album "Spaces of Hope", which will be out in stores this Friday, June 10 via Bandcamp.
Check out now "Spaces of Hope" in its entirety below.
Ryan Kirby (Fit For A King) Shares 2 Vocal Covers
Fit For A King frontman Ryan Kirby shares the below vocal covers of Of Mice & Men‘s "Bones Exposed" and The Amity Affliction‘s "Shine On".
Check out now "Bones Exposed" and "Shine On" after the jump below.
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