Metal News for July 1, 2021
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8 news articles posted on this day.
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Unearthing The Metal Underground: Irae
Portugal’s Irae has been forwarding its raw, bizarre black metal for nearly 20 years. There isn’t much by way of originality considering the individual pieces of the puzzle at hand, whether it’s the stripped-down production, the tremolo picking, or the coarse vocals that sometimes devolve into deranged laughing, cackling and moaning. And the percussive work is noticeably elementary. But with all of that said, the manner in which the band assembles the disparate parts into a cohesive whole is quite unique, passionate and completely insane. More...
XluciferluX Premiere New Song "8 Weeks"
Tucson, Arizona deathcore unit XluciferluX premiere a new song entitled “8 Weeks”, taken from their upcoming new EP "Dismal Emptiness", which will be out in stores later this year. The track features Sean Labru of Decayer on vocals.
Check out now "8 Weeks" below.
Hideous Depleted Premiere Full-Album Stream
Konan, Japan-based brutal death metal outfit Hideous Depleted premiere the full-album stream of the band's brand new EP "Carnagism", which was released June 25, 2021.
Check out now "Carnagism" in its entirety below.
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Slaughter The False Prophet Premiere Music Video
Big Spring, Texas-based blackened deathcore unit Slaughter The False Prophet premiere a new song and music video named “Forsaken”. This single is out now, and available to buy or stream on all major platforms.
Check out now "Forsaken" below.
King Woman Premiere New Song "Psychic Wound"
King Woman - led by vocalist Kris Esfandiari - return with their first new music in three years. You can stream the band's new single and music video "Psychic Wound" via YouTube below. The track is off the upcoming album "Celestial Blues", which was recorded in Oakland, CA by engineer Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Amenra, Oathbreaker) and is due out July 30.
You can catch King Woman at one of the below dates: More...
Vampirska/Wampyric Rites Debut Full-Album Stream
Black metal bands Vampirska (USA) and Wampyric Rites (Ecuador) premiere the full-album stream of their brand new split release "The Drowning Void", which is out now via Inferna Profundus Records.
Check out now "The Drowning Void" in its entirety below.
Band of Bastards Premiere New Videe "Division"
Austin hardcore punks Band of Bastards premiere a new song and music video “Division”, taken from their upcoming new album "Delete. Repeat.", which will be out in stores July 31, 2021.
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August Burns Red Premiere New Music Video
August Burns Red premiere their new music video for their track “Bloodletter“ streaming via YouTube for you below.
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