Metal News for July 25, 2019
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16 news articles posted on this day.
Des Kensel Leaves High on Fire
After 21 years, and playing on all of High on Fire's albums, founding drummer Des Kensel has called it a day. Kensel posted the following statement on High on Fire's Facebook page.
"As a founding member of High On Fire, I feel blessed to have spent the last 21 years traveling around the world pursuing my childhood dream to write and play music. After eight albums, countless tours, and a Grammy win, I am very thankful for what we have been able to accomplish as a band.
Being a full time professional musician can have its challenges. One gets through those challenges with patience, hard work and perseverance. After much consideration, it is time for me to announce that I will no longer be performing with High On Fire. I will now be focusing on new opportunities and spending time with my family.
I would like to sincerely thank all of our fans for your support throughout the years. Without you, none of this would have been possible.
Lastly, I would like to wish my band-mates the best of luck in the future." More...
Northtale Posts New Album Trailer Online
Next week, Swedish-American power metal supergroup Northtale will unleash their much-anticipated debut album "Welcome To Paradise," on August 2 through Nuclear Blast. Today, the band has revealed the fourth album trailer, in which they talk about the lyrics and themes of the upcoming album. Watch the trailer below.
"Welcome To Paradise" - Track Listing:
CD
01. Welcome To Paradise
02. Higher
03. Follow Me
04. The Rhythm Of Life
05. Time To Rise
06. Way Of The Light (Bonus Track)
07. Shape Your Reality
08. Everyone's A Star
09. Siren's Fall
10. Bring Down The Mountain
11. Playing With Fire
12. If Angels Are Real
13. Even When More...
Grim Reaper Reveals New Album Release Date
The long awaited fifth opus from Grim Reaper hits the shelves October 11, 2019 and it's been worth the wait. Titled "At The Gates" the album contains 11 tracks of pure British Heavy Metal.
The band will also tour the USA throughout August and September. There will be a special one off UK album launch party show at London‘s Boston Music Rooms on October 12, 2019.
The North American tour dates are as follows: More...
Queensryche Posts New Lyric Video Online
American progressive metal legends Queensryche has posted a new lyric video online for the song, "Bent." You can check it out below. The song comes from their latest studio album, "The Verdict," which was released this past March through Century Media Records.
Todd La Torre comments: "Bent is a lyrical conglomerate of social injustices and societal struggles infused with progressive musicality. Snippets of thought provoking subject matter take you on a journey of uptempo hard rock/metal riffs with melancholic melodies and atmospheres."
Benediction Brings Back Former Vocalist
British death metal stalwarts Benediction has announced that, following the departure of vocalist Dave Hunt after twenty one years, the quintet has recruited his predecessor, Dave Ingram to return to the fold. Ingram first joined the band in 1990, replacing Barney Greenway who had left to join Napalm Death and appeared as the band's vocalist on most of their studio albums, beginning with the 1991 release "The Grand Leveller." The band would then release arguably their most acclaimed album, "Transcend The Rubicon" in 1993, followed by "The Dreams You Dread" in 1995 and "Grind Bastard" in 1998 before Ingram parted company with the group.
Ingram himself has posted the following statement: More...
Iron Kingdom Announces North American Shows
Announcing the release of their new album "On The Hunt" on October 4, 2019, Vancouver heavy metallers Iron Kingdom are excited to share the first batch of North American tour dates in support of the full-length. The tour will kick off in Vancouver, BC on October 3rd and take the band on a 2-month trek across Canada, the USA and Mexico, ending in Everett, WA on December 1st (dates listed below).
The band comments:
"Our upcoming 'Road Warriors North American Tour 2019' marks the beginning of a new era for Iron Kingdom, we're returning to many of our favourite cities across the continent with a new lineup and a new album! We can't wait to see our fans and friends and bring 'On The Hunt' into a live setting. It's due time we make our mark across the land once again!"
Inspired by legendary pillars of heavy metal such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, The Scorpions, and Rush, Iron Kingdom is well known for their energetic and electrifying stage presence, as well as intricate musical melodies that bring listeners back to a time when the genre was in its prime. More...
Michael Schenker Fest Posts "Making Of" New Video
Michael Schenker Fest, led by legendary guitarist Michael Schenker, are set to release their new album "Revelation" on September 20th via Nuclear Blast. Having recently released the first single and video from the new album, today the band has premiered a special behind the scenes trailer from that video shoot. Find out more about what happened on the set of "Rock Steady," below.
Revelation will be released on a variety of different formats and is ready for pre-order now. It will be available as CD-Digipak, 2LP (different colours) as well as a limited boxset incl. CD-Digipak, 2LP (red+black splatter), puzzle, poster 60 x 30, photo cards.
"This song almost did not make it on the album", says Michael Schenker. "It developed from a ‘maybe’ into a definite, after we swapped things around like an added solo, psychedelic pieces, the lyrics, the slide plus all the other goodies and sprinkles. It turned out to be a party song telling my story, capturing many aspects of music. It was originally a song for guest musicians to be featured on the album, the ones I had in mind were Ronnie Wood and Mick Jagger; it had that kind of feel. Ronnie actually introduced his family to me in my dressing room in Hammersmith back in the 80s and I’ve heard he’s a fan! So, I had asked my son Taro to knock on Ronnie’s door, since they both live in Barcelona, and tell Ronnie to bring Mick with him. The Beatles and the Stones were two of the first bands I got into. I had the pleasure to jam with Paul McCartney on an MSG album. Ronnie and Mick would have closed the cycle, but when Ted passed away we had to focus on other things instead. We ended up scrapping the whole guest idea!" More...
Life Of Agony Invites Fans To Be In New Video
Hard rock and crossover metal veterans, iconic Life of Agony, will return with their brand new album titled The Sound of Scars, in the Fall of 2019 on Napalm Records. The Sound of Scars is Life of Agony‘s 6th studio album, and is a concept record continuing the story of the band‘s legendary debut River Runs Red. The albums‘ release dates are almost exactly 26 years apart, and the story follows the events in real time that took place after the troubled teenager attempted to take his own life on River Runs Red.
In support of their forthcoming studio record, Life of Agony will embark on an extensive world tour, kicking off this week in Europe! The band fronted by the distinctive voice and charismatic Mina Caputo, have also just invited fans to appear in their upcoming music video, taking place before Life of Agony's show in Munich, on Saturday July 27 at 17pm! Find out more HERE: https://www.facebook.com/lifeofagonyfamiglia/photos/a.1575679745986100/2190873704466698/?type=3&theater More...
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Samael Envelops London In Darkness
What can be said about Samael at this point? The Swiss quartet are one of the most influential bands in black metal, with Darkthrone drummer Fenriz citing their debut, "Worship Him" as "essential" and have continued to evolve their sound over a career spanning three decades. From their third album, "Ceremony Of Opposites," the group began adding electronic and industrial elements to their repertoire and now boast a unique style which no one has been able to match. At their recent show in London, I had the pleasure of not just interviewing frontman Vorph (which can be seen here) but also witnessing their one of a kind live show.
Unfortunately, I was unable to catch opening band, Hangman's Chair, but arrived in the nick of time to see the Swiss stalwarts kick off. Having previously seen Samael at 70000 Tons Of Metal last year, it was interesting to see them in their own environment (and in a more sturdy setting.) With Vorph at the helm, the band charged into battle with the title track from their latest album, "Hegemony," a record which was well represented on the night, as songs like "Black Supremacy" and "Angel Of Wrath" were also brought out to crush the audience.
There was a good mix of material on display however, going back to the aforementioned "Ceremony Of Opposites" album with songs such as "Baphomet's Throne" and "Son Of Earth," as well as the title track representing their third outing. "Solar Soul" and "Passage" were also well advertised, with three songs each boldly showing how strong these records are, including the classic, "Rain" and "Slavocracy." All of this material, fierce as it is, was empowered all the more by the band's natural charisma and image, which when combined makes for one of the most interesting live bands in the world today. Samael's reign is not over, nor it seems, will it ever be.
White Ward Premiere Title Track Of Upcoming Album
Odessa, Ukraine based progressive black metal outift White Ward premiere the title track of their upcoming new album "Love Exchange Failure", which will be out in stores September 20 via Debemur Morti Productions.
Check out now "Love Exchange Failure" below.
Crobot Premiere New Music Video “Low Life”
Crobot premiere a music video for their latest single “Low Life“. David Brodsky (Hatebreed, Cannibal Corpse) helmed clip with the track included on the group’s upcoming new release “Motherbrain“, out August 23rd via Mascot Records.
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Demon Hunter Premiere New Music Video
Demon Hunter premiere a new music video from their double-album set “War” & “Peace“. The track “The Negative” from that release is the latest song to get a visual treatment.
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I Declare War Premiere New Single
I Declare War premiere a first single from their impending new EP “Downcast” with “Grieve For No One” from it streaming via YouTube below. The release is due out in stores on October 18th.
Stray From The Path Debut New Song & Music Video
Stray From The Path premiere a new track and official music video titled “Fortune Teller” streaming for you below. A new release from the group is also expected out soon, with further details still remaining to be revealed.
Refused Tease New Single “Blood Red”
Refused‘s new outing “War Music” has been announced for an October 18th release through Spinefarm/Search & Destroy. The track “Blood Red” has been chosen as the first single from the album and will launch next Friday, August 02nd. Refused have been playing that song live this year with a teaser for it streaming below.
Speaking of this new record, the group commented: More...
Behemoth Premiere New NSFW Music Video
A brand new NSFW music video for Behemoth‘s song “Sabbath Mater” has premiered online streaming for you via YouTube below. The video was produced once again with Grupa 13 (Amon Amarth, Kreator).
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