Metal News for July 21, 2016
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29 news articles posted on this day.
Beauty In The Suffering Releases New Zombie Video
Producer DieTrich Thrall (Ex-DOYLE, Marazene) leads the zombie charge with "Reveille" - Beauty In The Suffering's second zombie themed music video single from appropriately titled EP "The Crazies."
Thrall comments: "Excited to get something fresh out to everyone - We're coming for you!" - DieTrich Thrall
Backed by special guests from the bands Anti-Mortem and Everybody Panic! and guest studio drummer Chris Emery of American Head Charge, Thrall issues his call to arms for zombies everywhere. More...
Malevolent Creation Gearing Up For Fall Tour
Malevolent Creation will return to the road in the U.S. for the first time in five years supporting new album "Dead Man's Path." The Florida death metal outfit is also celebrating the 25th anniversary of iconic debut record, "The Ten Commandments."
The upcoming trek starts on October 6th at The Masquerade in Atlanta, GA and ends three weeks later in New Orleans, LA. Fans can expect to hear songs from "The Ten Commandments" and "Dead Man's Path," as well as select tracks from the group's vast discography.
When asked about the tour, the band simply offered the comment "no flesh shall be spared." Joining Malevolent Creation on all dates of the tour are Incantation and Seeker. More...
Bizarre Posts New Lyric Video
Spanish death metal band Bizarre just unleashed an official lyric video for the track "Fleshless," taken from debut EP "Inner Necropolis."
Bizarre features members from Onorophagus, Famishgod, and Elderdawn. "Inner Necropolis" was released back in March 2016 through Xtreem Music.
Plebeian Grandstand Announces U.S. Shows
French dissonant black metal outfit Plebeian Grandstand just announced an upcoming U.S. tour with NY chaotic death metallers Pyrrhon. The band also recently released third full length "False Highs, True Lows" on Throatruiner Records.
07/30 — Philadelphia, PA
07/31 — Pittsburg, PA
08/01 — Columbus, OH
08/02 — Detroit, MI
08/03 — Chicago, IL
08/04 — Milwaukee, WI
08/05 — Minneapolis, MN
08/06 — Omaha, NE
08/07 — Columbia, MO
08/08 — Dallas, TX
08/09 — San Antonio, TX
08/11 — Houston, TX
08/12 — New Orleans, LA
08/13 — Nashville, TN
08/14 — Little Rock, AR
08/15 — St Louis, MO
08/16 — Cincinnati, OH
08/17 — Cleveland, OH
08/18 — Allentown, PA
08/19 — New York, NY More...
Monolith Wielder Announces Self-Titled Album
Pittsburgh based heavy doom group Monolith Wielder today reveal the cover artwork and a new song from the band's self-titled album due out October 17th, 2016.
New track "King Under Fire" is available below. "Monolith Wielder" was engineered by Jason Jouver and mastered by Jack Endino and will be released by Argonauta Records. The track listing is:
1. Illumination
2. Best Intentions
3. Angels Hide
4. Monolith Wielder
5. Lift Your Eyes
6. No Hope, No Fear
7. Chains
8. Into Madness
9. King Under Fire
10. Electric Hessian More...
Forty Winters Streaming Entire New Album
South Florida heavy metal outfit, Forty Winters, is streaming sophomore album "Rotting Empire" in full before it drops tomorrow on Dead Truth Recordings
Vocalist Xavier Vicuna comments: "Welcome to the Year of Rot. We are super proud and stoked to finally give you guys a glimpse into our Rotting Empire."
You can pre-order "Rotting Empire" at this location and the album's full track listing is as follows:
1. Summoning Spirits
2. Choke
3. Profit Hostage
4. Empty Tombs
5. Human Sacrifice
6. Looming Serpent
7. Snuff out the Light
8. Disease of Time More...
Jinjer Posts New Music Video
Astronomy can be damn hot - check out the brand new video for "I Speak Astronomy" from Jinjer's upcoming "King Of Everything" album below.
The Ukraine-based group creates an explosive mixture of groove metal and hardcore flavored with progressive elements. Third full-length effort, "King Of Everything," is due out on July 29th via Napalm Records and features the following track listing:
1. Prologue
2. Captain Clock
3. Words of Wisdom
4. Just Another
5. I Speak Astronomy
6. Sit Stay Roll Over
7. Under the Dome
8. Dip a Sail
9. Pisces
10. Beggars' Dance More...
Year Of The Goat Announces Lineup Change
Swedish group Year Of The Goat has now announced a lineup change, with the band issuing this statement:
"During the spring we've encountered a few obstacles in keeping Year Of The Goat up and rolling, luckily our dear friends Joona and Jonas were able to step up to the plate and save the day. This has resulted in a few changes in the line up.
"Jonas was in the band around the 'Lucem Ferre' EP and we are very fortunate to have him back with us. Joona was in Griftegard with Thomas and luckily he was able to join us when we needed him the most.
"We are now looking forward to playing Rock Im Wald and Wacken Open Air with this new line up in a couple of weeks."
Year Of The Goat 2016 is:
Thomas Sabbathi - vocals, guitar
Jonas Mattsson - guitar
Don Palmroos - guitar
Fredrik Hellerström - drums
Joona Hassinen - bass
Pope - mellotron, vocals More...
Powerwolf Wants To See Your Metal Mass
The countdown has started: Powerwolf will release the almost 7-hour live DVD "The Metal Mass" on July 29th. In anticipation of that release, the the band has launched the #TheMetalMass contest.
Make a short video of yourself celebrating YOUR perfect metal mass! Spin some Powerwolf, bang your head, get yourself in the mood for a concert, invite some friends, play that airguitar, anything is possible! How do YOU like to enjoy Powerwolf?
Tag your video #TheMetalMass and don't forget to tag Powerwolf and Napalm Records in the posting, too. One person will win a day at Reeveland Festival with Powerwolf. More...
Aetherian Signs With Lifeforce
Greek melodic death metal band Aetherian has officially inked a deal with Lifeforce Records. The label comments:
"Listening to Aetherian for the first time makes you think the band would come from Finland or Sweden, but the trio in fact is from sunny shores of Greece.
"Even with a Southern heritage and much more Vitamin D in their veins the band from Athens share the same melancholic genes as their 'competitors' from the upper North. With the sound the band is creating we are very sure Aetherian will be playing in the first league of melodic death metal bands very soon. Ladies and gentlemen please welcome Aetherian to the Lifeforce Records roster!
"In April 2016 the band released its first video clip for their new single 'The Rain,' which received amazing feedback and well over 150,000 plays on Youtube so far. Aetherian currently working on new songs for their upcoming debut album, which will be released on Lifeforce Records in summer 2017." More...
Worshipper Releasing "Shadow Hymns"
Boston-based metal band Worshipper has signed to NYC's Tee Pee Records to release full-length debut album, "Shadow Hymns," on August 26th.
Recorded at Q Division, Mad Oak, and Converse Rubber Tracks Studios with producers Benny Grotto (Aerosmith, Orange Goblin) and David Minehan (The Replacements), this new LP showcases the group's melodically thunderous sound.
"'Shadow Hymns' is a document of four guys melding four unique artistic and sonic imaginations into one vision," comments guitarist Alejandro Necochea. "The sound is loud and familiar. We favor classic guitars played through classic amps, with melodies and heroics; not unlike the records we grew up on. This is exactly the record we wanted to make and we are beyond thrilled that people will finally get to hear it." More...
Ghoul Streaming "Shred The Dead"
The masked malefactors of Creepsylvania from Ghoul are pleased to contaminate the airwaves with a premiere of "Shred The Dead" from their forthcoming "Dungeon Bastards" opus.
In "Shred The Dead," vocalist Baron Samedi's commands to retrieve the Omicron Bomb fall on deaf ears, as Ghoul retreats deeper into the catacombs muttering half-hearted assurances; that is, until Samedi unleashes an army of revivified corpses to persuade the band otherwise.
Elaborates guitarist Digestor: "'Shred The Dead' is a song about undead fiends, eldritch, mysterious skateboard tricks, and the efficacy of the prevent defense. If Mr. Mustaine is reading this, I'm sure our lawyers can work something out. You seem like a reasonable man." More...
Dawn Of Demise Posts "Deride The Witch"
"Deride The Wretch" is the unrelenting new single from Denmark's brutal death faction, Dawn Of Demise.
Culled from the band's impending fourth full-length studio album, "The Suffering," which is rapidly nearing release through Unique Leader Records, the song is delivered to the public by way of a new lyric video.
The band comments: "'Deride The Wretch' shows what Dawn Of Demise is all about. It's heavy, groovy, slamming, but it also has a few fast parts and quite a few of our signature breaks here and there. All in all, 'Deride The Wretch' is very representative of this upcoming album... The Suffering is without a doubt our most varied release, but here's a very Dawn Of Demisish track to get the ball rolling!" More...
Kambrium Streams "Reckoning Of The Great"
Kambrium has a new track online taken from an impending album, which can be heard below, and the band also comments:
"'Reckoning Of The Great' is somehow our power metal song. It's a great hymn that you can sing along to. The sea witch - you can see her on our album artwork - has an archenemy. The antagonist hates and loathes her."
New album "The Elders' Realm" is set for release on July 29th via NoiseArt Records.
Helstar Announces "Texas Vampyric" Summer Tour
Heavy metal monsters Helstar just announced the "Texas Vampyric Summer Tour" with Omen as special guest in Austin, Miami, and Brooklyn. Details on the trek are as follows:
July 29th - Ft.Worth, TX - The Rail Club
July 30th - Austin, TX - Grizzly Hall (with Omen)
August 5th - Miami, FL - Churchills (with Omen)
August 6th - St. Pete, FI - West End Pub
August 13th - Clementon, NJ - The Room at Harpers
August 14th - Brooklyn, NY - St. Vitus (with Omen) More...
Skalmold Unveils New Album
Skalmold's new album "Vögguvísur Yggdrasils" is due out September 30th and follows the "Með Vættum" album from 2014 (reviewed here). The band comments:
"Our 4th album is ready! The title translates 'Lullabies of Yggdrasil' and holds 9 lullabies, one from each of the Nine Worlds of the heathen cosmology. The amazing cover art was made by one cool dude named Kristjan Lyngmo. Just you wait until you see the whole thing, his illustrations of the Nine Worlds. It is just incredible. Soon we will post a pre-order link so you can order a special 6 page Digipak + Bonus CD from the wonderful people of Napalm Records. More formats will follow."
The full "Vögguvísur Yggdrasils" track listing reads as follows:
1. Múspell
2. Niflheimur
3. Niðavellir
4. Miðgarður
5. Útgarður
6. Álfheimur
7. Ásgarður
8. Helheimur
9. Vanaheimur
LTD Edition Bonus CD track listing:
10. Drink (Alestorm Cover)
11. Inní mér syngur vitleysingur (Sigur Rós Cover)
12. Nattfödd (Finntroll Cover)
13. Lazer Eyes (Thor Cover)
14. Helreið afa
15. Upprisa (Live)
16. Hefnd (Live)
17. Dauði (Live) More...
Nekrogoblikon Parts With Drummer
Nekrogoblikon has officially parted ways with the band's drummer, issuing this statement online via Facebook:
"It is with heavy hearts we inform you that we have decided to part ways with our longtime drummer and brother Eddie 'Bready' Trager. It was by far the toughest decision we've ever made, but we ultimately felt like this would be best for both parties involved. We'd like to thank him for being a part of this for 9 years, and for enduring all the ups and downs that come with being in a band alongside us.
"Eddie is not only a talented drummer, but also a strong creative mind that heavily contributed to our writing process ('Nothing But Crickets' and 'Snax & Violence' were composed almost entirely by him). We urge you all to check out his project Eddie Spaghetti and the Selfish Bitches, as well as any other future projects he is involved with. We wish you the best, homie." More...
Betraying The Martyrs Teases New Video, Album
Betraying The Martyrs is back with a brand new video titled "The Great Disillusion," which will be released July 27th, 2016.
This video is taken from an upcoming new album that will see release next September. To give you an idea of what awaits you, check out the teaser below and stay tuned for more info.
Soilwork Posts "Inside Death Resonance" Video
Soilwork just released the first "Inside Death Resonance" video trailer in which singer Björn "Speed" Strid talks about the band's upcoming special collection of rarities due out August 19th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast.
The band also recently lost drummer Dirk Verbeuren to Megadeth. The track listing for new rarities collection "Death Resonance" will be as follows:
1. Helsinki (see lyric video here)
2. Death Resonance
3. The End Begins Below the Surface
4. My Nerves, Your Everyday Tool
5. These Absent Eyes
6. Resisting the Current
7. When Sound Collides
8. Forever Lost in Vain
9. Sweet Demise
10. Sadistic Lullabye (2010)
11. Overclocked (2016 Mix)
12. Martyr (2016 Mix)
13. Sovereign (2016 Mix)
14. Wherever Thorns May Grow (2016 Mix)
15. Killed by Ignition (2016 Mix) More...
The Apex Announces EP, Tour Dates
Windsor, ON's The Apex will be hitting the road this August for the two week "Fresh Out of The Foundry" tour alongside Regina's The Man and His Machine.
The tour is in support of upcoming EP "Underbelly," which follow The Apex's 2015 self-titled album. A GoFundMe campaign was just launched here in support.
In additional news, prior to the tour, The Apex will be supporting The Dillinger Escape Plan in Toronto on August 4th at the Hard Luck Bar. The band comments:
"We would like to start by saying we are trying to stay as modest as possible here. We see many campaigns for bands shoot for crazy numbers and we are trying to keep ours at a reasonable and achievable number. We are trying to raise some funds to put out our new EP entitled, 'Underbelly' which is set to be released in August in time for our East Coast tour around the same time. We need all the help we can get by Aug. 1st. Any help past that day is still a HUGE help!"
1. Scabs and Sheep
2. Underbelly
3. Paid in Exposure More...
Steve'N'Seagulls Posts "Aces High"
Viral Internet sensation Steve'N'Seagulls just shared the first new track from upcoming second album, "Brothers in Farms," which is due out September 9th via Spinefarm Records.
The band, known for Finnish "hillbillified" and folksy covers of classic metal tracks, has offered up a version of Iron Maiden's iconic "Aces High" today. Listen in below. The new album's track listing is as follows:
1. Aces High
2. Sad But True
3. Wishmaster
4. It's A Long Way To The Top
5. You Could Be Mine
6. November Rain
7. In Bloom
8. Symphony Of Destruction
9. Fill Up The Tank
10. Burn
11. The Pretender
12. Self Esteem
13. Out In The Fields
14. Born To Be Wild More...
Vicious Rumors Posts "Take It Or Leave It" Video
U.S. metal group Vicious Rumors today releases a new video for the song "Take It Or Leave It," taken from the forthcoming studio album "Concussion Protocol." Geoff Thorpe comments:
"The 'Concussion Protocol' album has been the most intense recording project of my long career! We're working together as a team! A year and half of writing, recording and now the release is right around the corner Aug 26th.
"Nick and Tilen came to California to record and we made the 'Take It Or Leave It' video together giving fans a first time look at the making of the album and the power of our performance. Vicious Rumors runs on fire and passion! The reaction from the first video 'Chasing The Priest' was so overwhelmingly positive....now check out the members of Vicious Rumors in full force with 'Take It Or Leave It.'"
New album "Concussion Protocol" will be released through SPV/Steamhammer on August 26th, 2016 as a digipak version (including poster), 2LP gatefold red vinyl edition and download.
1. Concussion Protocol 4:56
2. Chemical Slaves 05:50
3. Victims Of A Digital World 04:13
4. Chasing The Priest 04:13
5. Last Of Our Kind 03:56
6. 1000 Years 03:39
7. Circle Of Secrets 05:04
8. Take It Or Leave It 03:23
9. Bastards 04:40
10. Every Blessing Is A Curse 04:14
11. Life For A Life 06:11 More...
Sonata Arctica Reveals New Album
Only two years after the release of "Pariah's Child" (reviewed here) and a massive world tour, the Finnish melodic metal quintet Sonata Arctica is already back for more.
The band's ninth masterpiece entitled "The Ninth Hour" will see the light of day on October 7th via Nuclear Blast. Once again, the album was produced by Sonata Arctica and mixed by Pasi Kauppinen.
“The studio work for the new record started seriously in mid-April 2016 in several home studios around Finland," singer Tony Kakko explains. “But the main recording and mixing took place at the Studio57 in Alaveteli, Finland. It functions as a kind of centre point and all work finally ends up there. We aimed to create another melodic, beautiful, surprising Sonata Arctica album… Did it turn out that way? I surely think so. But maybe I should leave that for you to decide!”
After a North American tour with Nightwish plus many headline shows around the globe, the band was once again able to take a look at the entire world as it is at the moment – on the edge of a possible armageddon. This spirit is reflected in the new artwork of "The Ninth Hour." Sonata Arctica comments:
“The artwork of our ninth studio album 'The Ninth Hour' depicts a future utopian landscape. Nature and human technologies are balanced. In the middle we have an hour glass contraption with a knob for us to meddle with. The right-hand side cup represents the nature side with no humans left, on the left we have the human dystopia after we have destroyed nature. The idea I had was, that turning the knob will tilt the hour glass in one direction or another, and the other cup will slowly empty and that future will be erased. Biblically we are expected to repent and sacrifice on 'The Ninth Hour'…to dive right back to a more mundane reality, it’s a fact that we are currently living in critical, historical times. Our decisions will define the future. Not only ours as a race, but the future of this entire planet. We need to make sacrifices and in many cases we will repent our already made choices.” More...
Urobilinemia Posts Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
Japanese goregrind/deathgrind unit named Urobilinemia premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new EP "Wriggling Chrysalis Of Metaphysical Grudge", which will be out in stores July 22 via Gore House Productions.
Check out now "Wriggling Chrysalis Of Metaphysical Grudge" in its entirety below.
Carnal Tomb Premieres "Beneath the Coffins"
Carnal Tomb premieres a new song entitled "Beneath the Coffins", taken from the upcoming new album "Rotten Remains", which will be out in stores July 25 via Memento Mori. The album was recorded at WaveStudios in Berlin, mixed by Florian Schack, and mastered by Javi Felez (Graveyard).
Check out now "Beneath the Coffins" below.
Methra Premieres New Music Video "Dead Ram"
Tucson-based Peavey-worshiping sludge/doom duo Methra premieres a new music video for "Dead Ram", taken from the band's new album "Acolyte", out in stores now via Battleground Records.
Check out now "Dead Ram" below.
Ringworm Premieres "The Razor And The Knife"
Ringworm premieres a new song entitled "The Razor And The Knife", taken from the upcoming new album "Snake Church", which will be out in stores July 29 via Relapse Records.
Check out now "The Razor And The Knife" below.
Saint Vitus Premieres "War Is Our Destiny" (Live)
Saint Vitus premieres a new song entitled "War Is Our Destiny", taken from the upcoming new live album titled "Live Vol. 2", which will be out in stores September 23 through Season Of Mist. Saint Vitus has reunited with original vocalist Scott Reagers, while the album itself will feature audio from a 2013 European festival set with ex-vocalist Scott “Wino” Weinrich behind the mic. Wino‘s exit from the band followed months later after a methamphetamine related arrest while touring in 2014.
Check out now "War Is Our Destiny" below.
Wormrot Premieres New Song "Fallen Into Disuse"
Singapore grind act Wormrot premieres a new song entitled "Fallen Into Disuse", taken from the upcoming new album "Voices", which will be out in stores October 14 through Earache.
Check out now "Fallen Into Disuse" below.
The track listing runs as follows: More...
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