Metal News for July 17, 2014
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The Rockstar Ramblings: Dirty Lips
This week new videos from Glitzy Glow and Kristy Majors and the Thrill Kills; the videos may be new, but the music is a throwback to simpler, stranger time. More...
Bhleg Signs With Nordvis
The Swedish metal mystics in Bhleg have inked a 3 album deal with Nordvis, starting with the debut album "Draumr Ást," set for release during Autumn 2014. The label comments:
"Draumr Ást, inspired by the vast mystics of the living, the unknown souls of all that breathes, melancholy and death, cosmos and beyond will come as a fresh wind of old, taking us on a journey beyond the average society, beyond the materialistic world and into a universe of wandering thoughts and twilight exploration. To celebrate this co-operation we here present a tune from the upcoming Draumr Ást, titled 'Solkronan' ('Crown of the Sun')."
Amadeus Awad's Eon Streaming Full Demo Of New Song
Progressive metal band EON, the brainchild of Lebanese guitarist Amadeus Awad (referred to by fans as the Lebanese Arjen Anthony Lucassen), is streaming the demo version of the track "The Book of Gates." The album was originally planned for release in February, but was delayed. The new release date has not yet been announced.
"The Book of Gates" features vocalists Russell Allen (Symphony X), Amanda Somerville (Trillium/Avantasia/Epica) and Elia Monsef, keyboardist Kevin Moore (ex-Dream Theater/OSI), drummer John Macaluso (Ark/Artlantica), bassist Dan Veall and Amadeus Awad on guitar.
Other guests slated to appear on the full length include Timo Tolkki (Avalon/ex-Stratovarius), among others.
Check out "The Book of Gates" here:
Tombs Releasing Beer And Coffee
Brooklyn, New York's Tombs is set to release an official IPA beer with Tired Hands Brewing Company in Ardmore, PA. The following press release was issued about the new brew:
"The Savage Gold beer is an imminently refreshing and crushable IPA brewed with red wheat and oats. Hopped intensely and aggressively with Nelson Sauvin and Hallertau Blanc, featuring enormous notes of white grape, green pepper, mango, and marijuana. 5.2% abv. Tired Hands will be holding a special event around the launch of the beer this Friday, July 18th at their brewery in Ardmore complete with giveaways of the band's new album Savage Gold. Info on the brewery is available here."
Additionally, frontman Mike Hill has launched a specialty coffee company, Savage Gold Coffee, inspired by his love for organic coffee. The first roast, Savage Gold Prime, is an Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee bean grown between 6,000 and 6,500 feet above sea level. It is sourced from a co-op of Ethiopian farmers and is 100% Fair Trade, certified organic and wet (mechanically) processed.
In support of the "Savage Gold" album, Tombs will hit the road this fall for a three week tour with Pallbearer and Vattnet Viskar. The shows kick off on October 17th in Nashville, TV and run through November 9th in Dallas, TX. The band will also be playing a hometown record release show at Saint Vitus Bar on July 25th which will include kegs of the Tired Hands Savage Gold IPA on tap. A complete list of dates can be found below. More...
Die Choking Reveals New EP
Pennsylvania's Die Choking is prepared to shove a second wave of hyperactive grind/thrash down the world's collective throat with the release of "II."
Following its initial digital-only release in April of this year, Die Choking unleashed a 7" vinyl version of the self-titled debut recording through The Compound. This new EP "II" follows in sequence from the previous release with a continued track listing. The following press release was issued about the EP:
"Once again bearing five explosive new songs in less than six minutes, tracks VI through X show Die Choking swarming with even more enraged and psychotic songwriting, and more of an ominous powerviolence approach, while stepping things up in the songwriting department and delivery on all levels. Most of the lyrics are a critique of society and self. The finger ultimately points back at itself.
"As with its predecessor, the new 7" was recorded and mixed at Mark It Zero Studios with Dan O'Hare (Brutal Truth) -- harnessing all music in one day and all vocals in another -- and mastered by Brad Boatright (Baptists, Code Orange Kids) at AudioSiege. While the first EP reigned in black and grayscale cover art and vinyl delivery, II bears equally bleak scenery in a black and red layout by Jeffrey V. Daniels, and a run of limited red colors will be manufactured. Enclosed in the 7" will be a ocument that will function as a real, personal living will, in the theme of the closing track, 'Tonsil.'"
The track listing is as follows:
VI. Non-Yielder
VII. People Like You
VIII. Spent Fuel Pool
IX. Civilian
X. Tonsil
You can also catch the band live on these dates:
7/17/2014 Pariah House - Philadelphia, PA w/ Agitate, Deterioration
7/19/2014 ABC No Rio - New York, NY w/ East Of The Wall, Psyopus, Mary Todd
8/11/2014 TBA - Baltimore, MD
8/16/2014 Really Awesome Super Fun Fest - Wilmington, DE More...
King Of Asgard Posts New Video
Swedish Viking black metal-tinged act King Of Asgard is set to release third album "Karg" on July 22nd, 2014 via Metal Blade Records. Pre-orders are available at this location.
Today King Of Asgard debuts a new video from the record for the song "The Runes of Hel." Tune in below, thanks to Decibel Magazine. The video was directed by Rickard Moneus, and the band comments:
"'The Runes of Hel' was shot at the location of Vadstena Castle, inside one out of four circular cannon turrets. Vadstena Castle is a former Royal Castle and fortress built by King Gustav I of Sweden (Gustav Vasa) in 1545. Vadstena being the city where both Karl and Jonas were born and forged. Somewhat the perfect place for a video to be shot. Thus, one night in May, the key to the city of Vadstena was lent to King of Asgard. A long and late evening, in authentic setting with history's rugged wing beats embracing. Breathing the past and standing on undisturbed soil among ghouls and phantoms. A location harsh, barren and cold as carved for the finalization of 'The Runes of Hel!'
"As in customary and traditional arrangement Rickard Monéus (1897.se), our true companion in arms, handled the photography and the completion of this piece. Assisted by our fellow thrall Petter Fredriksson. Lean back and soak yourselves, as we present to thee; 'The Runes of Hel!'"
Be sure to also check out King Of Asgard's recent entry in our Pit Stories column at this location. The new album's track listing is as follows:
1. The Runes of Hel
2. The Trickster
3. Highland Rebellion
4. Remnant of the Past (streaming here)
5. Omma
6. The Heritage Throne
7. Huldran
8. Rising
9. (bonus track) Total Destruction More...
Protokult Posts Album Trailer
Toronto, ON's fun loving, beer drinking progressive folk metal band Protokult has posted a new album teaser for upcoming full-length "No Beer In Heaven," which is set for official release on August 8th, 2014.
The follow-up to 2011's "Marzena" EP and 2009's debut "Ancestral Anthems," "No Beer In Heaven" by the Eastern European transplants is a twelve track adventurous trek diving into themes of drinking, history, and human endeavor.
In additional news, Protokult will be performing a Toronto CD release show on July 26th for hometown fans at Bovine Sex Club with support from locals Primalfrost, Tsargrad, and Montreal's Karkaos. The new album's track listing is as follows:
1. Get Me A Beer! (3:04) [streaming here]
2. Heaven Cast Me Out (4:04)
3. My Father’s Word (5:49)
4. Flight of The Winged Hussar (5:52)
5. Sol Intention (4:39)
6. Edge of Time (5:28)
7. Sanctuaries (2:04)
8. Desert Scourge (4:31)
9. Gorale (4:15)
10. Summer’s Ode (6:07)
11. Razbival Okovi Perun (1:26) ["Perun Has Shattered The Shackles"]
12. Water of Life (8:46) More...
Hellishthrone Releases New Music Video
Black metal outfit Hellishthrone has released a new music video for the track "Algor Mortis," which can be seen below.
"Algor Mortis" is taken from the 2012 album "The Book of the Dead - The Forthcoming Return of Primeval Age of Darkness," released by Paranoid Records.
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Halfway To Insanity: How The Ramones Changed Metal
Last Friday, the only remaining original carrier of the most influential name in rock music sadly left us.
Tommy Ramone, the last original member of the Ramones, was the sole survivor of the legendary quartet for ten years following the passing of guitarist Johnny Ramone in September 2004 and with no original members left alive, the Ramones will now be consigned to folklore.
They didn’t sell as many records as the Rolling Stones, open the listeners minds to new concepts like the Beatles, or even reach the big arenas in their home country, but the Ramones changed the face of rock and roll forever, somewhat literally in fact, as their uniform of denim of leather would become adopted by metal fans not even five years after they released their self-titled debut. This was just one of the ways that these four young Stooges fans would influence the music they were accused of trying to replicate.
The most important thing about any band should always be the music, and this where the Ramones helped to change things the most. Spectators of their earliest concerts in CBGB’s recall a constant barrage of noise, an assault on the eardrums without the musicians on stage giving an ounce of a fuck what the audience thought. A description fit for heavy metal if ever there was one. Of course, the first people to use the Ramones as a template for their bands were many of the young punks in Britain, a place where the band would sell out every time, in larger venues than the ones back home too. The Clash, The Damned and Stiff Little Fingers are just a few of the time who adored the Queens quartet and the DIY ethics they espoused helped bring metal back to street level when the New Wave of British Heavy Metal came along, an early fusion of punk rock and the earlier heavy metal such as Budgie, Judas Priest and Van Halen.
A number of the NWOBHM artists cite the Ramones as an influence, including former Iron Maiden frontman, Paul Di’anno, who in an interview for the bonus disc of his album, "The Living Dead," referred to Joey Ramone as the most recognisable voice in rock. Early recordings of the bands live shows, and indeed the ferocious speed they brought to the recording studio, certainly showcase what could be regarded as an early form of thrash metal. The break neck speed, chainsaw guitar and confrontational vocals fit into any playlist alongside the likes of Exodus or Vio-Lence and before long, several recognised names in the thrash genre such as Metallica, Rigor Mortis, Ratos de Porao and Anthrax would cover their songs, not to mention the band being honoured by another forbearer of thrash, Motorhead in their song, "R.A.M.O.N.E.S." More...
DuskMachine Releases New Lyric Video
German modern metal act DuskMachine, featuring Liege Lord vocalist Joe Comeau (Ex-Annihilator/Ex-Tad Morose), Primal Fear drummer Randy Black and Ex-Annihilator bassist Russell Bergquistis, posted a new lyric video for the eponymous track "Duskmachine," the title track off the sophomore release. The album was issued last July via Massacre Records.
Check out the lyric video here:
Underjord Streams New Track "Dance Of Death"
Finnish ambient doom metal act Underjord, featuring members from Magenta Harvest, Oskryf and Chthonian, is streaming the new track "Dance of Death." The song will appear on the upcoming debut full length release "Sheol," which is set for release on August 22nd via Massacre Records.
Guest musicians on the album include Jan Jämsen (Finntroll) on the tracks "Hunt Of The Death God" and "Epilogue," drummer Mikael Norrgård on the track "Book Of The Dead" and Tobias Tåg (Thoby Loth), who plays the reed instrument on the track "To Death III."
Underjord was formed in 2010 and its style mixes together the powerful elements of doom, death metal and dark experimental music to create a unique and crushing artistic vision - inspired by myths, legends and monsters.
The current lineup is:
Thomas Finholm - Vocals
Joakim Finholm - Synths, Sampling
Jonas Frilund - Bass
Niklas Norrgrann - Guitars
Markus Rosenberg - Drums
The track listing for "Sheol" is:
1. Book Of The Dead
2. Erebus
3. Hunt Of The Death God
4. To Death I
5. To Death II
6. To Death III
7. Sheol
8. Dance Of Death
9. Epilogue
Check out "Dance of Death" here: More...
Fucking Invincible Streaming Full New LP
The intense debut LP by Providence, Rhode Island powerviolence/hardcore quartet Fucking Invincible, titled "It'll Get Worse Before It Gets Better," is out this week and is now streaming in full below, courtesy of Noisey.
Fucking Invincible has also just announced a stack of new tour dates through the rest of Summer, mostly concentrating on the East Coast and joining bands like Oathbreaker, Cult Leader, Graf Orlock, Dropdead, Jerry's Kids and more in the near future, in addition to having been confirmed to take part in Bad Ass Weekend 5 in Houston this February. Additional live actions will be announced sporadically in the months ahead.
7/20/2014 Pulaski Club - New Britain, CT w/ Oathbreaker, Cult Leader
8/20/2014 Cuisine en Locale - Cambridge, MA w/ Graf Orlock, Dangers
9/06/2014 As220 - Providence, RI w/ Jerry's Kids, Dropdead, Wokling
9/07/2014 Gallery X - New Bedford, MA
9/11/2014 Hotel Vernon - Worcester, MA
9/12/2014 Democracy Center - Cambridge, MA
9/13/2014 Hochelaga BBQ - Montreal, QC
9/14/2014 Shibgb's - Toronto, ON
9/15/2014 Genesis - Detroit, MI
9/16/2014 TBA - Chicago, IL
9/17/2014 TBA - Cincinnati, OH
9/18/2014 Strange Matter - Richmond, VA
9/19/2014 TBA - Washington, DC
9/20/2014 Golden Tea House - Philadelphia, PA
9/27/2014 Acheron - Brooklyn, NY
2/27/2014 Bad Ass Weekend 3 - Houston, TX More...
Lonewolf Signs With Massacre Records
French metal act Lonewolf has signed on with Germany's Massacre Records. The band will issue the brand new release "Cult of Steel" this fall through the label. The latest effort "The Fourth and Final Horseman" was issued in July of 2013 through Napalm Records.
More information on the new album is expected soon.
Lonewolf's current lineup is:
Jens Börner - Guitar, Lead Vocals
Alex Hilbert - Lead Guitar
Rikki Mannhard - Bass
Bubu Brunner - Drums More...
Canker Re-Issuing Albums
Spanish death metal band Canker will have three albums re-issued through Xtreem Music during 2014/2015. The label comments:
"Formed back in 1990 under the name of Post Mortem, they soon changed into Canker and released a killer demo in 1991 where they started to make waves within the national scene, becoming one of the leading acts back then.
"The first planned re-issue, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the album, is the band's acclaimed debut 'Physical' released in 1994, which was produced by no other than Colin Richardson (Carcass, Bolt Thrower, Napalm Death, Cannibal Corpse, Gorefest...), and remains as one of the top death metal albums within the Spanish scene. This one will come out as a double CD containing the band's Demo '91 as well as the very first and unreleased 6-song Demo '90 under the name of Post Mortem. Release date hasn't been set yet, but will be around Sept./Oct. 2014.
"Next one will be the 2nd album from 1997 'Exquisite Tenderness,' an album that was released through their own manager back then, who gave them no promotion and distribution at all making of this album a rare item and an underrated work. This re-issue will feature brand new cover artwork as well as some live bonus tracks from '95. No release date for this one yet.
"Last of the three re-issues, although this one isn't really a re-issue, but a proper release, is the band's 3rd album 'Earthquake,' which was recorded back in 2005 and remained unreleased until now, so this one will come out during 2015 to coincide with the 10th anniversary of such recording.
"We're sure all Spanish extreme metal maniacs will applaud this series or re-issues since this band means an alive legend within our scene and only the most expert foreign maniacs will know Canker from back in the days, but don't worry!! Both old and new generations will be able to re-discover this awesome band of intense and technical death metal with a thrashy edge full of killer riffs and melodies!!" More...
Hevilan Posts "Desire Of Destruction" Music Video
Brazilian metal act Hevilan posted a new music video for the track "Desire of Destruction." The song appears on the debut album "The End of Time," which was independently released by the band back in 2013, but will be issued worldwide later this year via Massacre Records, to which the band signed with back in June.
The track list for "The End of Time" is:
1. Regenesis
2. Shades of War
3. Minus Is Call
4. End of Time
5. Desire of Destruction
6. Sanctum Imperium
7. Dark Throne of Babylon
8. Son of Messiah
9. Loneliness More...
HOD Posts New Song Online
Lone Star blackened death oppressors HOD today offer up the first helping from the forthcoming "Book Of The Worm" full-length with a smoldering new canticle of chaos.
Check out "Through the Gates (They Come For Me)" below, thanks to Decibel Magazine. Proclaims the band:
"The saying goes if you stare into the abyss the abyss will stare back at you. 'Through the Gates (They Come for Me)' summons the sounds of the abyss as it rips through the gates that can no longer hold it back. Prepare for total death and darkness done by real metalheads for real metalheads. No gimmicks! No core! No posers! No hipsters! This is fuckin' metal that has come for your blood!"
Set for release on September 9th, "Book Of The Worm" was produced by Dennis Munoz (Solstice) and features the recording lineup of guitarist Necron, vocalist Vladibeer Reebs, bassist T.A. and former drummer Dennis Sanders. You can also see the band live on these dates:
8/23/2014 Limelight - San Antonio, TX w/ Spellcaster
8/30/2014 Dirty Dog - Austin, TX w/ Absu, Midnight, Morbosidad, Morgengrau
9/19/2014 the Curtain Club @ Embrace the Darkness Fest #2 - Dallas, TX w Sardonic Witchery, Witchaven
9/20/2014 Limelight - San Antonio, TX w/ Sardonic Witchery, Witchaven, Morgengrau, more
11/15/2014 Limelight - San Antonio, TX w/ Imprecation, Weaponizer, Ritual Decay, Sardonic Witchery, Khringe, Preteen Deathfuck More...
Centuries Announces U.S. Tour
Florida outfit Centuries has announced a tour of the eastern half of the country in August alongside Jungbluth.
Following debut LP "Taedium Vitae," released via Southern Lord in August of 2013, Centuries has taken its destructive and driven hardcore/punk to the road several times in support of the album.
Most recently the band ripped across the Western half of the U.S. this April on a nearly month-long trek, and this August, it's time for the other half to get brutalized. The tour runs from August 11th in Columbia, South Carolina, then rushing up the East Coast, bending out to the Midwest and then forging southward, closing down the trip on the band's home turf August 28th in Miami, Florida, joined on all dates by German anti-fascist crew, Jungbluth.
The highlight of the entire venture is both bands' inclusion on the maiden incarnation of the three-venue Southern Darkness Fest in Tampa on August 23rd. More...
Nervecell Signs With Unique Leader
The Dubai-based death/thrash assault Nervecell is pleased to announce a new union with Unique Leader Records. The label comments:
"Spawned in 2000 as one of the first extreme metal bands to emerge from Dubai, UAE, and having toured alongside legendary metal acts such as Metallica, Morbid Angel, Deicide, Decapitated and Suffocation, Nervecell are true torchbearers for a Middle Eastern wave of metal.
Nervecell also had this to say: "We are very excited to announce that we have signed with Unique Leader for a worldwide multi-album deal. As a Middle East-based extreme metal band, we have constantly strived to take our music to all ends of the world and as a record label specializing in extreme metal, we couldn't be more pleased to begin this new relationship. The new record is currently being worked on and we can't wait to bring the chaos live to a stage near you soon!"
Further Nervecell developments will be unveiled in the coming weeks. More...
New Bands Announced For 70,000 Tons Of Metal 2015
70,000 Tons of Metal promoters UMC added four more acts to the 2015 edition of the world's largest heavy metal cruise: Danish hard rock act D.A.D., Scottish pirates Alestorm, U.K. legends Tank and the ultimate evil from Poland: Behemoth.
Though the "All-Star Jam" was absent from the 2014 edition, the Jeff Waters run funfest - now dubbed "Jamming With Waters" is set to return in 2015. This is how it will go down: Waters will assemble the line-up and compile a list of songs. Then the fans will vote later this year for which of these songs will be played!
The world's largest metal cruise casts off on Thursday, January 22, 2015 from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with a stop at Ocho Rios, Jamaica, returning on Tuesday, January 26, 2015 aboard a new ship, Liberty of the Seas (via Royal Caribbean), which will accommodate four stages. The All-Star Jam band will be back this coming January, which features members from the various acts aboard performing cover tunes live. There will also be two hot tubs on the pool deck stage.
All the information on the festival, along with booking information can be found at 70000tons.com.
D.A.D., Alestorm, Tank and Behemoth join previously announced bands below, with 35 bands still to be announced:
Annihilator
Apocalyptica
Arch Enemy
Blind Guardian
Cannibal Corpse
Chimaira
Ensiferum
Equilibrium
Grave Digger
Heathen
In Extremo
Kataklysm
Korpiklaani
Lake of Tears
Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock
Origin
Primal Fear
Therion
Threshold
Triosphere
Xentrix More...
Agnostic Front Kicking Off Summer Tour
The New York hardcore icons in Agnostic Front will kick off their European summer tour on August 1st, 2014.
The band is still supporting latest hardcore manifest, "My Life, My Way," before hitting the studio soon to record a new album. See Agonist Front live on these dates:
01.08. CZ Moravská Trebová - Fest Pod Parou
02.08. D Schweinfurt - Alter Stadtbahnhof
03.08. I Milan - Carroponte + NOFX
04.08. D München - Free & Easy Festival
05.08. D Lindau - Club Vaudeville
06.08. F Colmar - Grillen
07.08. CH Martigny - Les Caves du Manoir
08.08. D Weinheim - Café Central
09.08. D Torgau - Endless Summer
10.08. UK Blackpool - Rebellion Festival
11.08. UK Dundee - Non Zeros
12.08. UK Manchester - Star & Garter
13.08. UK Buckley - The Tivoli
14.08. UK Newcastle - Think Tank
15.08. UK Edinburgh - Bannermans
16.08. UK Norwich - Owl Sanctuary
17.08. UK London - The Garage
19.08. AT Vienna - Viper Room
20.08. SLO Bratislava - Randal Club
21.08. CZ Ostrava - Barrak Music Club
22.08. CZ Praha - Futurum Musicbar
23.08. SK Kosice - Collosseum
24.08. PL Cieszanów - Cieszanów Rock Festival
26.08. RU St. Petersburg - Zal Ozhidanya
27.08. RU Moscow - Plan B
28.08. RU Minsk - Public
29.08. B Torhout - Masters@Rock Festival
30.08. D Köln - Underground More...
Havenside Parts Ways With Three Members
Havenside has checked in with the following announcement about lineup changes within the band:
"As most of you already know, Nik and the band mutually parted ways about 3 months ago. There was no hard feelings between Nik and the band. He helped with the writing process for the last 2 albums. He will be playing the Bleeding Through show on Friday. It will be his last show as Havenside's guitarist so come out and send him off in a positive way.
"Last month, we got word that Casey's career was setting off and that he would have to move to New York early July. Casey played his last shows as a guitarist for Havenside on June 19th & June 30th during the 'Living Our Darkest Days Tour.' He will be greatly missed. He helped with the writing process for the last 3 albums. So it's a big loss for us. We wish him nothing but the best!
"Also we recently parted ways with Jaramia. His career also set off working as a forestry park ranger and also had to move out of town. It began to be really hard to continue with him and his schedule, we all agreed it wouldn't work anymore. He helped with the writing process for the last 3 albums as well. We wish him nothing but success.
"Brandon & Jordon will be keeping this band going. We have had some amazing people filling in on these recent tours and we are forever grateful to those filling in on the next tour w/Extortionist! Things are going to be different from here on out, but Havenside will NOT STOP!! We've already started writing new music.
"We have some people in mind to fill the big shoes of Jaramia, Casey and Nik. We will announce that when the time comes." More...
Benighted Announces Stand-In Musicians
Brutal death metal outfit Benighted is proud to announce two stand-in musicians for this Summer season and gladly welcome guitarist Bert (High For A Dive, Soulbreeder, ex-Winds Of Torment) and bassist Pierre (High For A Dive, Poumon).
Benighted comments: "This line-up is ready to destroy the stages this summer! We will begin in a week with the amazing Metal Days Festival in Slovenia! See you there guys and stay sick!"
See below for a full list of dates in support of the band's crushing new album "Carnivore Sublime" (reviewed here). More...
Samhain Added to Housecore Horror Film Festival
Heavy metal legend Philip Anselmo and best-selling true crime author Corey Mitchell’s groundbreaking horror-meets-metal extravaganza, the Housecore™ Horror Film Festival, already released a slew of jaw-dropping additions to this year's lineup, and have now returned with an even bigger announcement.
They are very proud to welcome on board the legendary Glenn Danzig, who will treat fans to a U.S. exclusive combined headline performance of immortal classics from both Danzig and Samhain! More...
Kadavar Announces More Live Shows
The Berlin-based psychedelic rockers in Kadavar are currently celebrating the release of "Abra Kadavar Special Edition" release featuring the "Live in Antwerp" CD as well as the "Live in Antwerp" 2LP.
Due to popular demand, the band now announces several additional dates for a European headlining tour this fall. Furthermore Kadavar will be supporting Australian hard rockers Airbourne for two nights.
The tour kicks off on October 3rd, 2014 at HsD Gewerkschaftshaus Erfurt and will be concluded with a major show in the bands hometown Berlin, on November 22nd at Astra Kulturhaus. Tickets are now available at the Nuclear Blast Online-Shop. More...
Trivium Releases New Music Video
Trivium has a new video out now for "Through Blood And Dirt And Bone," which includes footage from the band's Download Festival performance and can be seen below courtesy of Kerrang.
"Through Blood And Dirt And Bone" is taken from Trivium's album, "Vengeance Falls," which is available now on Roadrunner Records.
Audrey Horne Announces New Album "Pure Heavy"
Norwegian hard rock act Audrey Horne have announced that the fifth studio effort will be entitled "Pure Heavy." The album is set for release via Napalm Records on September 26th (EU), September 29th (UK) and October 7th (USA/CAN).
The band commented: “We are pround to present our new album 'Pure Heavy,' an album that was written and recorded in the same spirit as 'Youngblood,' and that we think will rock your socks off. This time we worked with 2 producers: Sir Dupermann (aka Jörgen Traeen), who mixed the precious album, and The Sun King (aka Iver Sandöy), who engineered 'Youngblood.' Together we created something that we found fitting to the title and we are truly looking forward to come out an present this album to you all live, until then: Play it loud and heavy!"
The album's artwork was unveiled, which can be seen here: More...
Falloch Announces New LP Release
U.K. atmospheric folk act Falloch announced that the band's sophomore release will be entitled "This Island, Our Funeral" and will drop via Candlelight Records on September 22, 2014.
Formed as a two piece in 2010, with their debut album, "Where Distant Spirits Remain" (see review here), the band worked with Ronan Chris Murphy (King Crimson, Ulver) exploring the atmospheres and feelings found within the landscapes of Scotland to create a vivid journey encapsulating the beauty of this small country.
Thematically aiming for a darker direction with "This Island, Our Funeral," Falloch still manage to capture the atmosphere of the Scottish landscapes while creating a more direct and energetic sound. In writing this album, Falloch was inspired to create a stronger coherent sound as a band and to have more charismatic lead vocals, performed by new vocalist/guitarist Tony Dunn.
On the six tracks of the album, the band takes the listener on a journey from tranquil serene sounds and landscapes through to thick walls of sound brought together by soaring vocals and emotive performances. Recording the drums at Jaime Gomez Arellano's Orgone Studios (Ghost, Cathedral, Ulver) in September 2013, has proved to be a great experience and the band decided to return to work with Gomez for the mixing and mastering in February 2014 after being awarded funding from Creative Scotland to help produce a second album.
The track list for the album is:
1. Tòrradh
2. For Life
3. For Uir
4. Brahan
5. I Shall Build Mountains
6. Sanctuary More...
HammerFall Posts "Chapters of (r)Evolution" Clip
Swedish power metal act HammerFall released the second part in the ongoing series of preview clips entitled "Chapters of (r)Evolution," showcasing the upcoming new release "(r)Evolution." The album is set for release on August 27th (SWE), August 29th (EU), Sept. 1st (UK) and Sept. 2nd (USA) via Nuclear Blast Records. A review for the release can be found at this location.
The first single "Bushido" is set to come out tomorrow - July 18th - as a limited vinyl edition. The track listing for the album is:
1. Hector's Hymn
2. (r)Evolution
3. Bushido
4. Live Life Loud
5. Ex Inferis
6. We Won't Back Down
7. Winter Is Coming
8. Origins
9. Tainted Metal
10. Evil Incarnate
11. Wildfire
Check out "Chapters of (r)Evolution, Pt. II" here: More...
Flashback Of Anger Details New LP "T.S.R."
Italian power/progressive act Flashback of Anger, now featuring Vision Divine bassist Andrea "Tower" Torricini, has provided details on the upcoming new release "Terminate And Stay Resident (T.S.R.)." The album is set for release via IceWarrior Records on August 29, 2014.
After a five year break, the melodic power metal band Flashback of Anger make their return to the scene with their strongest effort until today, their brand new studio-album entitled “Terminate And Stay Resident (T.S.R.)," which includes a special guest performance by Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire/Vision Divine/Angra/Hollow Haze).
The cover and booklet art was created by Gustavo Sazes, whose works are well known from bands like Angra, Firewind, Kamelot and Dream Evil.
The track list for the album is:
1. Mother’s Soldier
2. False Idols (streaming here)
3. Gynophobia
4. Don’t Let Me Fade
5. The Great Fire
6. Black Prince (feat. Fabio Lione on Vocals)
7. Shattered Promises
8. My Angel
9. Hiroshima & Nagasaki
10. Power Play
11. Black Prince (Original version) (Limited First-Edition Exclusive Bonus Track) More...
Corrosion Of Conformity Release New Lyric Video
Corrosion of Conformity released a new lyric video for the track "Tarquinius Superbus." The song appears on the latest album "IX," which was issued this month via Candlelight Records (see review here).
The band confirmed tour dates in support of the new release, which can be found at this location.
Check out "Tarquinius Superbus" here:
Decapitated Reveals "Blood Mantra" Track Listing
Polish death metal act Decapitated revealed the track listing for the upcoming new release "Blood Mantra." The album is set for release on September 26th via Nuclear Blast. The album marks the first release for new drummer Mlody, who joined the band this year following the departure of Krimh.
"Blood Mantra" was recorded at Hertz Studio in Bialystok (Poland) under the direction of Wojtek and Slawek Wieslawski.
Guitar player & founding member Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka states: "Extreme and groove - I think that's the best way to describe our new album. This time we feel that we have something totally crushing and huge.
"'Blood Mantra' is the most heavy and mature album we ever did in our career. I cannot wait to start to play songs live because riffs are so deep and powerful."
The track list for "Blood Mantra" is:
1. Exiled In Flesh
2. The Blasphemous Psalm To The Dummy God Creation
3. Veins
4. Blood Mantra
5. Nest
6. Instinct
7. Blindness
8. Red Sun
9. Moth Defect (Bonus Track - Digipak Edition) More...
A Breach Of Silence Details New Album
Australian powercore-metal pioneers, A Breach of Silence have revealed the cover art and track listing for the upcoming sophomore album "The Darkest Road." The album is set for an October 7th release date via Eclipse Records. The cover art (shown below) was designed by Gabriel Serbanescu, who also designed art for the band’s 2013 debut album "Dead or Alive."
The album was produced by legendary Swedish producers Fredrik Nordstrom and Henrik Udd (Bring Me the Horizon, Arch Enemy, In Flames) flying them down under to record at Acolyte Studios in Brisbane, Australia. The masters were later mixed at Studio Fredman in Sweden.
Additionally, a mix of four song snippets from the album has been posted online and can be heard in the player below.
The track listing for "The Darkest Road" is as follows:
1. T.P.N.E
2. The Darkest Road
3. Vultures
4. Silhouette
5. Hang ‘em High
6. In Reality We Trust
7. Lost at Sea
8. This is the End
9. Immortal
10. Hannibal
11. A Place I Know
12. Dead and Destroyed
13. Krazy B!tch
14. Time Still Remains More...
Manigance To Release New Album "Volte Face"
French power/progressive metal act Manigance will release the new album "Volte Face" on August 25th via Verycords Records (Japan on August 24th via Marquee Avalon). The band's fifth studio release is the first in three years (2011's "Récidive") and is the first studio release for drummer Guillaume Rodriguez (ex-Arsenic) joined in 2012 and Stéphane Lacoude (ex-Arsenic) joined in 2013. Mastering of the new album will be handled by Jens Bogren (Arch Enemy/Dragonforce).
The track list is as follows:
1. Pur sang
2. Leader
3. Le côté sombre
4. Apparence
5. Volte face
6. Ultime atome
7. Sans relache
8. Planeta Zemlya
9. Say It Ain't So (Muddy Head cover)
10. Le mirage
11. Parjure
12. Seule (Bonus Track - Japanese Version) More...
Penthagon Issues Band Statement
Italian thrash act Penthagon has issued a statement after a time of silence since the band released the debut self-titled album in 2012 via Punishment 18 Records. Though little details were revealed, the statement by Vocalist Marco Spagnuolo posted on the band's official Facebook Page alludes to member and potential style changes forthcoming this fall.
The statement reads: "It passed very long time since the last time you heard about us. Many things and people have changed. Only the desire to go on composing has remained the same. this summer will pass away and we will reveal to you all the new elements who will complete the band and that will support the new project. Thank you all for your continued support."
For a taste of the debut album, check out the track "Digital Trap Box" here: More...
Alunah Posts Details On New Album
U.K. stoner/doom act Alunah revealed that the band's third studio release will be entitled "Awakening the Forest." The album is set to drop via Napalm Records/Spinning Goblin on the following release schedule:
Oct. 3rd: G/A/S, FIN & BENELUX
Oct. 6th: UK & EUROPE
Oct. 7th: US/CAN
Oct. 8th: NOR/SWE/ESP
The band commented on the album: "We are delighted to introduce our 3rd album 'Awakening the Forest' to our old, new and future friends. Recorded by Greg Chandler and mixed/mastered by Tony Reed, we are extremely proud of this album. We are also very lucky to have worked with the exceptional illustrator Michael Cowell who brought our songs to life visually in the CD and LP package. Napalm Records have been very supportive of us throughout the whole process, and we hope that you guys love the album as much as we do. Our video for "Heavy Bough" and also a short film with Michael talking about the artwork are coming soon; both shot and directed by Rhodri Thomas at Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire, England"
The track list for "Awakening the Forest" is:
01. Bricket Wood Coven
02. Heavy Bough
03. Awakening The Forest
04. The Mask of Herne
05. Scourge and The Kiss
06. The Summerland (Bonus Track) More...
Project Terror Announces Debut LP "Conquistador"
Texas' metal act Project Terror, featuring ex-Vicious Rumors vocalist Ronny Stixx (Divine Ruins/ex-Shadowkeep), announced that the band's debut release will be entitled "Conquistador." The album is set for release on August 22nd via Pure Steel Records.
The band recently split with drummer Brian Gilbert and is currently seeking a replacement.
The track list for the release is:
1. Breaking the Spell
2. Conquistador
3. Day of the Jackal
4. Killing Machine
5. Take to the Sky
6. Destiny's Eyes
7. Blood Red Skies
8. United More...
Overdrive Details New Album "The Final Nightmare"
NWoBHM act Overdrive, having recently signed to Pure Rock Records, posted details on the first studio release in eight years. The album will be entitled "The Final Nightmare" and will be issued on August 22nd worldwide, with pre-orders to commence on August 8th. The album was mastered by Chris Tsangarides, who has worked with legendary act like Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest and Black Sabbath.
The British NWOBHM cult band Overdrive (not to be confused with the Swedish Obscure-Metal band) was formed in 1977 in Grantham and are a misunderstood gem for lovers of the genre. In 1981, the band released a three track single entitled "On The Run" – now a rarity - followed by four studio albums since 1990.
The five gracefully aged men present "nine catchy, driving and moving hard rock songs, very near to the border of classic heavy metal, spiced up with several Deep Purple/Rainbow-like Hammond/Keyboard solos." According to the press release: "the vocals are reminding sometimes a little bit of Saxon front man Biff Byford, while original guitarist Tracey W. Abbott is celebrating simple, catchy riffs that are going straight into the ear. Between faster tracks like 'Glass Game' and 'Wasted' or good mid-tempo songs like 'Twisting My Mind' and 'Lost On A Mountain,' you can also find powerful ballads like 'Taken Young (Ben's song)' or epic tracks like the final title track."
The track list for "The Final Nightmare" is:
1. Invited to Hell
2. Twice Shy
3. Glass Game
4. Twisting My Mind
5. Wasted
6. Lost On A Mountain
7. Nightwalker
8. Taken Young (Ben's Song)
9. Final Nightmare More...
Orden Ogan Recording New Album
German power metal act Ordan Ogan has been working hard at vocalist/guitarist Sebastian Levermann's Greenman Studios to record the follow up to the 2012 release "To the End" (see review here).
The band has completed the drum and choir recordings this month and is expected to launch a series of video studio reports on the process soon. The album will have multiple guest vocal performances as well.
Details on the album have not yet been disclosed, but are expected to come very soon. More...
Ultramantis Black Releases "Biomonster DNA" Video
Ultramantis Black, the hardcore punk band created to spread the gospel of professional wrestling champion Ultramantis Black, released a new music video for the track "Biomonster DNA." The song appears on the debut self-titled debut EP, which was released this month via Relapse Records. The band is also streaming the track "Earth War," which can be heard at this location.
Check out the video here:
Triddana Posts Demo Version Of New Track
Argentinian folk/power metal act Triddana, which features Helker/Electro_nomicon frontman Diego Valdez and ex-Skiltron bagpiper Pablo Allen, released a demo version of the new track "Death Blow." The song will appear on the upcoming, yet untitled, sophomore release. The band is currently working on the follow up to the 2012 debut "Ripe for Rebellion." Information on the new release is expected soon.
Check out "Death Blow" here:
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