Metal News for July 16, 2014
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36 news articles posted on this day.
Allen/Lande Posts Trailer Clip For New Album
Allen/Lande, featuring Symphony X/Adrenaline Mob vocalist Russell Allen and ex-MasterPlan vocalist Jorn Lande, released a trailer clip for the upcoming fourth release "The Great Divide." The album was written and produced by Timo Tolkki (ex-Stratovarius/Avalon) and is set for release in October, though at press time no date has been announced. Other details are expected shortly.
The album is the follow up to the 2010 release "The Showdown." Check out the album's artwork here:
Check out the trailer clip here: More...
Morgoth To Release New 7"
On August 12th in North America, Germany's death metal band Morgoth, which reunited in 2011 for the 20th anniversary of the "Cursed" album and documented the return via the "Cursed To Live" live album / DVD from 2012, will release a 7" EP / digital single entitled "God Is Evil," featuring two brand new tracks.
Morgoth comments: "Finally, after 17 years, we have some new tunes to share with you. We are excited about the nearing release of the 'God Is Evil' single, which contains the title track as well as the song 'Die As Deceiver.' These two brand-new songs are meant to be a first teaser for our upcoming album 'Ungod,' which we will be recording later this year for a release early 2015 via Century Media Records."
The artwork for "God Is Evil" was created by Costin Chioreanu. Stay tuned for more news about this release coming soon. You can also catch the band live: More...
Protestant Streaming "Vengeance"
Milwaukee's metallic hardcore/crust outfit Protestant is premiering "Vengeance," the opening track from forthcoming album "In Thy Name."
The band's fifth full-length will be released on August 15th via Throatruiner Records. The following press release was issued about the band:
"Milwaukee's Protestant, a full decade into its existence, has made a record more furious, focused and over the top than anything previous combined. This is perhaps a band with nothing to lose and no interest in anything other than spitting in the face of any enemy within reach.
"After four full-lengths and a plethora of EPs and splits, 'In Thy Name' brings the band's brand of dark and crusty metallic hardcore to new levels of sonic destruction. All wrapped up in a raw, noisy production, these eight tracks are nothing but a brutal collision of punk/hardcore and extreme metal that won't give any quarter, ever." More...
Anagnorisis Splits With Drummer
Louisville, Kentucky's Anagnorisis has just been confirmed to perform at this weekend's massive Gilead Festival in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Joining the likes of The Body, Thou, Wolvserpent, Barghest, Uzala, Sea Of Bones, Kowloon Walled City, Loss, Mutilation Rites, Owlfood and many others on the three-day gathering, Anagnorisis takes Inter Arma's spot in the wake of the band being forced to cancel tour dates.
In other news, Anagnorsis also confirms a shift in the band's lineup, parting ways with drummer Chris Smith last week. While Smith remains a close friend, the band will be implementing new drummers on upcoming live gigs and recordings.
Joining the lineup for this appearance at Gilead Fest will be Chicago-based Garry Naples. Additional updates will follow in the coming weeks.
Anagnorisis is already writing for a third LP, which is being penned for a late 2014 release. Stand by for a label destination and other information on the imminent opus to be announced in the months ahead.
7/18/2014 Oshkosh Masonic Center - Oshkosh, WI @ Gilead Fest w/ Oozing Wound, Thou/The Body collaboration, Hell, Ash Borer
Carnal Desolation Streaming New Tracks
Newly formed death metal outfit Carnal Desolation has released two tracks online for streaming. Check out "Nuclear Fusion" and "Wasteland" in the Bandcamp player provided below. Carnal Desolation consists of:
Connor 'Ragnar' Sanders - Vocals
Luke Clarke - Rhythm Guitar
Ben Kelly - Lead Guitar
Kieran Baker - Bass Guitar
George Chadwick-Jones - Drums More...
Trainwreck Architect Posts New Tour Blog
Wrapping up the "Wreck The Road Tour" earlier this month, Montreal wreck n' roll band Trainwreck Architect has posted a new tour blog via DeadRhetoric.com chronicling the last show date in La Baie. The band comments:
"Last weekend was the last date of the Wreck the Road Tour, which occurred in the town of LaBaie in the region of Saguenay. Saguenay is a northern region of the province of Quebec. It is a five-hour drive from Montreal, and two hours past Quebec City. The region has a reputation for its wonderful landscapes, for its ratio of six women for one man, but most importantly, for its wonderful metal scene. The legendary Voivod are from this place!"
You can read the full tour blog by heading over to this location. The "Wreck The Road Tour" was in support of Trainwreck Architect's debut album "Traits of The Sick." The track listing is as follows:
1. Comatose Era (intro)
2. The Culprit
3. Die Like A Legend
4. The Door Slams Shut
5. Deadbeat Beatdown
6. Rabid Psychotic Relapse
7. As Killers Breathe ft. guitar solo by Jeff Waters
8. Dream Pariah
9. The Narcissist
10. Feed Them Bullets More...
SOS Posts "None More Black"
American Aftermath is currently ripping up a new track from the approaching fifth independent album from NYC-based SOS, "Strength And Conditioning."
The band displays the darker and depraved side of its hybrid of heaviness on "None More Black," the fourth of the vast fourteen tracks from "Strength And Conditioning." Check it out below.
"This song hurts to play," states founding vocalist/guitarist, Mike SOS, who whimsically describes the tune as a "balls to the wall blackened beast that goes to eleven."
You can also hear the previously released track "Run It Down Into The Ground" at this location. On July 26th, SOS will join several other openers supporting Downset in Queens, which is also the record release show for "Strength And Conditioning." Continuous live events for the band will continue to be announced through the Summer.
7/26/2014 Blackthorn - Elmhurst, NY w/ Downset, Alekhine's Gun, Driven Mad, Someonelse, 17 Gates, The Only Weapon More...
The Rough Boys Posts Full EP Online
Toronto, ON’s raging punk thrashers in The Rough Boys have teamed up with Exclaim! Magazine for the online premiere of new EP "Blood, Booze And Gasoline," which is set for release on July 22nd.
Taking the name from a Neil Young lyric – "All those rough boys, playin’ that rock and roll," this four track ripper is full of aggression and emotion.
Drummer Sammy Greenland says: "Blood to keep the juices flowing, Booze to keep the beast going, Gasoline to get us there." The EP's track listing is as follows:
1. Before The Devil Knows I’m Dead (2:27)
2. Hogtown (3:57)
3. Blood, Booze and Gasoline (3:05)
4. May Two Four (3:11) More...
Starkill Reveals New Album Release
Melodic death metal outfit Starkill (formerly Massakren) has announced a 10/14 North American (10/20 Europe) release date for sophomore album "Virus of the Mind," which follows the "Fires Of Life" full-length (reviewed here).
Once again enlisting the services of engineer and producer Chuck Macak (Oceano, letlive.), "Virus of the Mind" will contain 10 tracks of epic death metal filled with over-the-top shredding solos from up and comer Parker Jameson. The album also introduces the use of Jameson's clean vocals, and an overall darker style not heard before on Starkill's debut. Catch the band live on these dates: More...
Lynchpin Releases New Music Video
The Trinidad and Tobago deathcore band Lynchpin just dropped the "God Complex" EP, and now you can see a music video taken from the release.
Check out the "For You" video clip in the player below. You can also hear a teaser trailer for the "God Complex" EP at this location.
The Contortionist Streaming New Song
The Contortionist has debuted a brand new single titled "Language I: Intuition," the first half of the title track from upcoming LP "Language," due out September 16th, 2014.
“Conceptually, the song highlights the intuitive nature that stems from the creative process itself,” says guitarist Cameron Maynard. This is the first new material heard from the band since the release of "Intrinsic" in 2012.
The band also shot an all new music video for the track with Corey Norman at Bonfire Films, which will be debuted very soon.
The band will release a new full length via eOne Music / Good Fight Music. The Contortionist tapped producer Jamie King (Between The Buried and Me) to produce at The Basement Recording Studio in Winston-Salem, NC.
"Making this record from start to finish was quite an experience," says guitarist Robby Baca. "From the initial attempts at songwriting to the tracking sessions with Jamie, it's an experience that I cant wait to share with everyone." More...
Soulbound Releases "Towards The Sun" Video
Soulbound has released a new video clip for the track "Towards The Sun," which can be seen in the YouTube player below.
The band's new EP "Blind Progress" is due out August 1st, 2014 and pre-orders are available at this location. The track listing is as follows:
1. Pulvis Adulatio
2. Blind Progress
3. Break Away
4. Towards the Sun (New Version)
5. Curse of Vanity (Live)
6. Broken Pieces (Live) More...
Death Penalty Reveals Debut Album Details
Death Penalty (featuring Gaz Jennings of Cathedral) is set to release a self-titled debut on Rise Above Records this coming September 16th in North America.
"When Cathedral split I didn't have any intention of getting another band together," Gaz admits. "I wanted to do a record, because Lee [Dorrian, Cathedral front man and Rise Above Records boss] has been saying for years that he'd give me a deal! But all my time was taken up writing stuff for Cathedral. I had a few bits and bobs lying around, so I started writing material a few years back and that's where it all started. And now the album is ready to go."
With such a formidable reputation to uphold, it was vital for Gaz to select the right musicians to work with in his new band. Enter vocalist Michelle Nocon and Fredrik "Cozy" Cosemans, members of Belgian doom warriors Serpentcult; a band that Gaz greatly admires and fellow Rise Above alumni. Although resident in Belgium, Michelle and Cozy were simply the right people for the job and kindred spirits that Gaz suspected would be perfect for helping him to realize his new musical vision. More...
Brimstone Coven Posts New Track Online
The retro rock/doom metal alchemists in Brimstone Coven are pleased to unveil "Behold, The Anunnaki," the second movement off their self-titled full-length and inaugural release for Metal Blade Records.
Listen to the "Behold, The Anunnaki" track below, courtesy of The Obelisk.
The outfit's Metal Blade debut boasts seventeen inebriating tracks of manic occult conjurings - a combo of the band's self-released full-length and EP - complete with new mastering and the vintage art renderings of Creighton Hill.
In related news, Brimstone Coven will bring bewitching odes to the stage on a brief stretch of live rituals set to commence July 19th, with additional ceremonies to be announced in the weeks to come.
7/19/2014 Rock Bottom Campground - Cameron, WV
7/21/2014 Goodfella's - McMechen, WV
7/31/2014 31st Street Pub - Pittsburgh, PA
9/27/2014 Chronic Tattoo - Cleveland, OH More...
Swashbuckle Streaming New Track
Get ready to be pillaged by the most enraged seafarers of the metal underworld as the New Jersey seabastards in Swashbuckle dole out a bit of scorching, metallic wrath from the looming "We Hate The Sea" EP.
Check out the song "I Hate The Sea (And Everything In It)" below, courtesy of Revolver Magazine. The Swashbuckle brigade comments:
"Ahoy Jerks, the fine folks at Get This Right Records have put up a brand new piratical jam called 'I Hate The Sea (and Everything in It)' off of our new soon to be released 7" EP entitled We Hate The Sea EP. So get your idiot pirate metal fix here and prepare to bash your head against any surface you come in contact with. This record will make you lactate hot sauce. Embrace your ear-fucking with our musical dongs of metal."
Get This Right Records will unchain "We Hate The Sea" on August 5th via digital download and a myriad of 7" vinyl options including 200 on blue/white swirl, 200 on black, and a limited run of 100 on red/black smoke.
Swashbuckle will raid through the American Main and into Canada on tour in conjunction with the release of "We Hate The Sea" from August 3rd through the 17th, with additional tour dates to be confirmed in the coming days.
8/03/2014 Championships - Trenton, NJ
8/05/2014 Brighton Music Hall - Boston, MA
8/06/2014 Webster Hall/Studio - New York, NY
8/07/2014 Simon's 677 - Providence, RI
8/08/2014 TBA
8/09/2014 TBA - Montreal, QC
8/10/2014 Mavericks - Ottawa, ON
8/11/2014 Sneaky Dees - Toronto, ON
8/16/2014 Empire - Springfield, VA
8/17/2014 Amityville Music Hall - Long Island, NY More...
Tool Comments On Lawsuit And Album Delay
It's been eight years now since prog brigade Tool released the "10,000 Days" album, and fans have been antsy for a follow-up, with very little information coming from the band regarding the delay.
Now, in an interview with Rolling Stone, guitarist Adam Jones and drummer Danny Carer have stated part of the reason for the long time between albums has been due to a lawsuit that wasn't made public knowledge.
An excerpt from the article follows:
Although both Jones and Carey acknowledge that two albums ago, when they were creating 2001's "Lateralus," they could settle into a lengthy creative process that external obligations now prohibit, the biggest problem has been a multi-level lawsuit that has weighed on all of the group members. This stemmed from a claim that a Tool associate had made against the group, but it eventually spiraled into the labyrinthine legal equivalent of a Laurel and Hardy routine, amounting to "who's suing whom."
Initially, in 2007, a friend of Jones' claimed that he had created artwork for the group that he wanted credit. But the suit got complicated when an insurance company that Tool thought would defend it against lawsuits turned around and sued the band over technicalities regarding the case. The band then filed a countersuit to defend themselves against the insurer's claims and now, seven years later, Tool are still deeply mired in litigation with the insurer. The case is scheduled to go to trial in January.
"The whole thing is really depressing," Carey says. "The bad thing is it's really time consuming. As we've gotten older and our priorities have changed, it's hard to get the band on a good, solid schedule as it is. People have kids now. And there's lots of other things that pop up. To throw this into the mix, it makes everything that much worse and stresses people out."More...
Read the full article at Rollingstone.com.
Artillery Announces North American Tour Dates
The Denmark thrash metal veterans in Artillery will return to North America this fall for their first ever North American tour.
Artillery will join Onslaught and Striker beginning on October 23rd at Saint Vitus in Brooklyn, NY. The tour will weave its way throughout North America before coming to a close at the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood, CA on November 26th.
Guitarist Michael Stützer comments: "One of Artillery's biggest goals way back since the early demo days in 1982 has been to tour USA/Canada. After a few shows in the USA, playing at Maryland Deathfest, Barge to Hell and Saint Vitus Club (in New York) we are finally doing our first full North American tour! We can't wait to play songs from our new album 'Legions' together with old classic songs like 'Terror Squad' and 'Khomaniac!' JOIN THE LEGIONS!" More...
Omnihility Streaming "Disseminate"
In one week, Unique Leader Records will release the sophomore full-length from Oregon-based Omnihility, "Deathscapes Of The Subconscious." The album was tracked by producer Zack Ohren (Animosity, Suffocation, All Shall Perish) at Castle Ultimate and will fit for devout fans of Origin, Hate Eternal, and Decrepit Birth.
The sixth of the record's nine devastating tracks, "Disseminate," is today available via Next Mosh through a lyric video of the irreverent anthem. Check it out below. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Molecular Resurrection (streaming here)
2. Contemplating The Ineffable
3. Lost Sands Of Antiquity
4. Ancient Ruins Forlorn, Part 1
5. Deathscapes Of The Subconscious
6. Disseminate
7. The Unnamable
8. Divine Evisceration
9. Ancient Ruins Forlorn, Part 2 More...
AOV Releasing Debut Full-Length
AOV is a Helsinki, Finland-based modern thrash metal act founded in 2011. The band combines modern groovy vibes to traditional thrash for a high energy sound.
The band's debut album "Act Of Violence" is being released through Inverse Records on July 25th, 2014. Check out the video for "Surrounded By Concrete" below, and the album's full track listing is as follows:
01. Intro
02. Crack of Dawn
03. Suffer The Consequences
04. Surrounded By Concrete
05. S.O.B.
06. Vicious Cycle
07. Unprecedented Evil
08. Shame
09. Blackout
10. Act Of Violence More...
Cycle Beating To Release New Album
Cycle Beating will be releasing new album "The Age of Depression" this coming November 7th, 2014. You can also hear an advance track from the release online - check out the song "Burning Down The Bridge" below.
"The Age of Depression" was recorded and mixed by Kai Stahlenberg at Kohlekeller Studios and produced by Robert Wagner. Cycle Beating consists of:
Drums - Niklas Maier
Bass - Lars Hummel
Guitar - Kim Karcher
Guitar / Vocals - Robert Wagner More...
Loudrage Releases New Demo
Transylvania / Romania based groovy death metal outfit Loudrage just released a new demo titled "Undead Crawlers" in digital format.
The track is now available for free download and streaming. Check it out below or pick up your copy at Bandcamp here. The track listing is as follows:
1. Insane (02:21)
2. The Man and the Tree (02:58)
3. Living Dead (03:28)
4. Guilty as Charged (02:58) More...
Eyes Set To Kill Cancels Upcoming Tour Dates
Last Tuesday while performing at the Aftershock Bar & Grill in Kansas, Eyes Set To Kill bass player Anissa Rodriguez was taken to the hospital for problems with her eye.
She was later diagnosed with a blood clot behind her left eye and was hospitalized until yesterday when the doctor let her go home back to Arizona, but she will be on bed rest for the next couple of weeks.
The band has now officially cancelled the remainder of upcoming tour dates in July as a result and hope to get back on the road and make up shows soon. Singer/guitarist and sister Alexia Rodriguez has released this statement:
"Eyes Set To Kill must unfortunately cancel the rest of our tour dates in July due to the recent discovery of a blood clot behind my sister Anissa's eye. I have witnessed my sister go through some painful procedures and I am thankful that I have had the chance to be by her side through it all. The doctor said she is going to need a couple weeks to recover and I will continue to stay by her side to help her back to health.
"We want to thank all the fans for their love and understanding. We also hope to make up for our cancelled appearances somehow, someway. This past week has been a scary journey but I am just happy I could be here for her through the most excruciating experience and we are both so thankful to have been reading all of the love from our devoted fans and family. I truly believe their prayers helped her spirits and sped up her healing process."
Dragonforce Streams New Song Online
Dragonforce will release "Maximum Overload" in the U.S. on August 19th via Metal Blade Records, and the album is available for pre-order at this location in CD, digital, and limited edition vinyl formats.
Today, Dragonforce unveils the second song from the upcoming album. The second single, entitled "Defenders," can be heard below thanks to Loudwire.
Produced by Jens Bogren at Fascination Studios in Örebro and Varberg, Sweden, the new opus will be the band's first ever album involving an outside producer, with the members having historically opted to record themselves in association with Karl Groom.
"Working with Jens gave us a different perspective on the songs and a different sound dynamic. We always previously recorded in our own studios but recording in Sweden made us focus and maybe drove us harder, Jens certainly did, he doesn't believe in days off!" said guitar maestro Herman Li.
"Maximum Overload" features a couple of surprises, notably a guest appearance on some of the songs from Trivium's Matt Heafy. "We've always gotten on really well with the Trivium guys and it was great when Matt had a couple of days to spare and agreed to weigh in on some of the songs!" added bassist Frederic Leclercq.
The album also features an all time first for Dragonforce: a cover song! Guitarist Sam Totman explained: "Just before the last Australian tour, our manager suggested it might be interesting to do a cover for the next album, something we've always refused even to consider. Because we had all had a couple beers every band member wrote down 3 songs each and we compared them all, just for a laugh. I wrote down 'Ring Of Fire' by Johnny Cash, an idea which the rest of the band loved, so we've Dragonforce-ized it"! More...
Weedeater Re-Issuing "Sixteen Tons"
Notorious sludge outfit Weedeater will re-issue the 2002 album "Sixteen Tons" on September 1st, which has been long out of print and will be available on vinyl for the first time, as well as on CD and digitally. Pre-orders are available over here, and the track listing is as follows:
1. Bull
2. Potbelly
3. Time Served
4. Dummy
5. #3
6. Woe's
7. Buzz
8. Lines
9. Riff
10. Kira May
Weedeater recently announced a rescheduled Australia and New Zealand co-headlining tour alongside Corrosion Of Conformity. The trek, which starts on July 18th in Christchurch, NZ will see the band playing a string of shows in select territories before ending in Adelaide, SA on July 27th. A full list of confirmed dates can be found below.
The North Carolina-based band is writing new material for a new Season of Mist recording, slated for a release in 2014. More...
Miasmal Releases New Video
Gothenburg's Miasmal recently released sophomore effort "Cursed Redeemer" worldwide via Century Media Records, and today the band is premiering a first music video from the album via Decibel Magazine.com.
Check out the "Excelsior" video clip below. Recorded at Studio Fredman, "Cursed Redeemer" contains eight tracks of relentless death metal in a traditional yet fresh style. More...
Robert Trujillo To Join Exodus On Stage
It was previously announced that Exodus would play the “Fear FestEvil After Party," and now the band has revealed both Robert Trujillo and Kirk Hammett will come on stage for a special Exodus encore on July 25th in San Diego.
"One of the things when we devised our FestEvil earlier this year, was the importance of having great live bands playing after the day's events,” commented Hammett. “We're happy to share that pretty unique element of what Fear FestEvil productions brings to our cool horror party and events. So it's obviously not a whole new Fear FestEvil convention, it's just a taste of the craziness you find at Fear FestEvil...and rest assured that we are working hard on the full Fear FestEvil II as you read this."
Scion Audio Visual will celebrates San Diego's enormous comic & entertainment convention with Metallica guitar player Kirk Hammett and his toy company Kirk Von Hammett Toys with an exclusive, RSVP-only celebration dubbed the “Fear FestEvil After Party.”
Kirk Von Hammett Toys will also present the Famous Zombies Jr. limited edition toy at the year's San Diego Comic Con. The very limited edition green Hammett figure will be available exclusively at San Diego Comic Con, and Kirk will be signing the toy itself at the Nuclear Blast Records/Stern Pinball/JSR merch SDCC booth 503 on July 25th from 1pm to 2pm, and on Saturday July 26th from 2pm to 3pm.
"I'm stoked to be bringing more exclusive wares to the San Diego Comic Con," says Kirk Von Hammett himself, "Nuclear Blast have been friends for quite some time, so I'm happy to be able to bring one of my exclusives to their booth. Being a fan of comics and movies since I was a kid, it's just a huge honor to be at Comic Con on both sides, selling and buying!"
Fatality Cancels Upcoming Shows
Canadian thrash band Fatality has issued the following statement about canceling several upcoming live shows:
"We regret to announce that we will be cancelling the bulk of our 'Metal Up Your Hash' tour due to issues with the booking agent we have been working with and lack of promoter communication. We cannot confidently hit the road without knowing dates are secure or properly promoted.
"We WILL still be playing in Trois-Rivières, Quebec City, Burlington VT and Belleville as planned.
"Although it is a shame that we will not be able to fulfill all the dates on the tour, we are looking forward to returning to these great cities and towns in Canada and the States much sooner than later.
"You can also catch us crushing it on the road with the Summer Slaughter Canada Club Tour August 14-20. See you on the road (eventually)." More...
Depravation Streaming Split Album
This coming August 1st, 2014 both Dark Omen Records and Skin and Bones Records will release a new split album between Depravation and Slowly We Rot.
With the impending release just a few weeks away, today you can hear the full split in the player below, courtesy of CvltNation.com.
Theocracy Recruits New Drummer
After splitting with the band's drummer earlier this year, Theocracy has now checked in with this announcement about recruiting a new member:
"Georgia-based melodic metal band Theocracy is excited to announce the addition of drummer Patrick Nickell to the lineup.
"Patrick is originally from Nashville, TN, and brings 13 years of drumming experience to the band. His power and progressive metal background is a perfect fit for Theocracy, and the band is thrilled to see where this new musical union leads them.
"Theocracy first met Patrick several years ago when he was a member of Nashvilles Oblivion Myth, and when the time came to begin searching for a new drummer, he was one of the first candidates they auditioned. It was immediately apparent to everyone that he was the perfect fit, both musically and personally. He has the skills to faithfully excecute all of the older material, while bringing his own brand of power, finesse and flair.
"To offer the fans a small glimpse of what he can do, the band recorded a live in-studio performance of the As the World Bleeds track 'Nailed,' which can be seen below. Theocracy's first live performance with Patrick will be a private show for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in late August, followed by Midweek Mayhem at the prestigious ProgPower USA festival in Atlanta, GA, September 10." More...
Kal-El Releases "Fire Machine" Music Video
Norwegian stoner act Kal-El released a new music video for the first single from the band's latest album "Pakal." Check out "Fire Machine" in the player below. "Pakal" is available now through WormholeDeath Records and iTunes.
The Music video was produced by Magenta AS and directed by Svein Molaug and Pål Rønnevig. Check it out here:
Heretic's Dream Signs To Agoge Records
Italian rock/metal band Heretic's Dream has inked a deal with Italian label Agoge Records. The band is currently working on the third full length album with producer Gianmarco Bellumori (New Disorder/Sin Of Night/Element of Chaos). The album will be recorded, mixed and mastered in Bellumori’s Wolf Recording studio and is expected for release at the end of 2014. More information on the release is expected soon.
Heretic's Dream is:
Francesca Di Ventura – vocals
Andrej Surace – guitars
Carlo Nicolucci – guitars
Daniele Cortese – drums
Jacopo Greci – bass More...
Channel Zero Launches "Duisternis" Music Video
Belgium thrash groove masters Channel Zero released a new music video for the track "Duisternis." The song appears on the band's latest album "Kill all Kings," which was issued last month via Metal Blade Records.
The band commented on the video: "The song 'Duisternis' deals with the World's current state of civil unrest. The word 'Duisternis' literally means 'Darkness.' We can see clearly, if the human race continues with this sick state of mind - soon there will be only DUISTERNIS!!"
Check out the video here:
Armageddon Releases "Thanatron" Lyric Video
Armageddon, featuring ex-Arch Enemy guitarist Chris Amott, has released a second lyric video, this time for the new track "Thanatron" (check out the title track here). The song will appear on the upcoming new album "Captivity & Devourment." The album is expected out this year and has been described as "10 awe-inspiring and ingeniously crafted songs, full of devastating riffs, soaring guitar leads and fist pumping choruses. Heavy, melodic, technical, and groovy: this is creative metal songwriting with one foot in deep in the classics and and one eye gazing towards the distant future." "Captivity & Devourment" was mixed by Fredrik Larnemo at Studio Recordia and mastered at Stockholm Mastering.
Amott commented on the new track: "Thanatron is a heavy mid-tempo track with some dissonant harmonic ideas, and has some very interesting riffs. An ominous acoustic intro sets the the tone for some face-pummeling rhythms. Desecration of humanity. THE END.
Bassist Sara Claudius commented: "I called this song Thanatron, which literally means Death Machine, a term coined by Jack Kevorkian and used as a name for his invention. However, in this story, I’m telling you about a scientist who is watching the death of a star from many lightyears away and his… personal feelings about it, let’s just say. Across the album, I wrote the lyrics revolving around one character in a loose plot. We are looking forward to publishing this album and getting the songs, artwork, and lyrics together in one super metal package for you."
More information on the new album is expected soon. Check out "Thanatron" here: More...
John Garcia Releases "My Mind" Music Video
Former Kyuss and current Vista Chino frontman John Garcia released a music video for the new track "My Mind." The song is the opening track of the new self-titled solo album, which is set to be released via Napalm Records on the following release schedule:
July 25th: G/A/S
Aug. 1st: FIN/BENELUX
Aug. 4th: UK & Rest of EU
Aug. 5th: USA & CAN
Aug. 6th: ESP/SWE/NOR
The track listing for the album is:
1. My Mind
2. Rolling Stoned
3. Flower
4. The Blvd
5. 5000 Miles
6. Confusion
7. His Bullets' Energy
8. Argleben
9. Saddleback
10. All these Walls
11. Her Bullets' Energy
The video was directed by Douglas Quill. Check it out here: More...
Myrkur Streaming New Track "Nattens Barn"
Danish one woman black metal act Myrkur is streaming the new track "Nattens Barn," which can be heard below. The song will appear on upcoming debut self-titled release due out in North America on September 16th (September 12th German/Finland and September 15th in Europe) in CD/LP/digital formats via Relapse Records.
Emerging from the darkness of Scandinavia comes one-woman black metal project Myrkur. Combining the rawness of second wave black metal bands like Ulver and Darkthrone with a natural sonic, ethereal beauty, Myrkur has created a wholly unique perspective on the genre.
She elaborates: "Nature is a big part of the reason black metal even exists. And all types of pure music that comes from a pure place. The word 'Myrkur' means 'darkness' in Icelandic. The place where there are no boundaries, where no one can hurt me. And when I have sung the screams, it physically hurts but it feels like something is leaving my body. I can't remember it afterwards."
Hailing from Denmark, Myrkur signed to Relapse Records in 2014 and will release her eponymous debut EP this fall. With a distinct sense of Nordic isolation, Myrkur’s debut is a feminine yet definitively brutal record that has burst onto the scene like a Valkyrie into battle. "I always dreamed about becoming a Huldra, an elf girl, a Valkyrie, the goddess Freja. These powerful women in Norse Mythology have an element of beauty and mystique, but they are also deadly," Myrkur explains.
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New 220 Volt Album Expected This September
Swedish hard rock act 220 Volt will release its sixth studio release, and first full length release in 17 years, this September. The band reported the latest progress on the release via Facebook:
"Will deliver final master in a day or two, just waiting to approve the last version. We have 13 new tracks on there, and album starts with the epic title track and ends with a track that has sort of a connection to the title track..in a way.. All mixes and album cover finished, and ready to go!
"We have stretched out a bit and many songs are a little longer than usual, 3 tracks being well over 5 minutes. The thing will be released late september and we can't wait to let you hear this!
"We'd like to share more info, and we will as soon as record companies involved give us the go ahead. Excited!"
Details on the release have yet to be revealed, but the album will mark the first for vocalist Anders Engberg (Sorcerer/ex-Lion's Share/ex-Therion), who joined the band in 2013. More...
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