Metal News for July 26, 2023
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26 news articles posted on this day.
Marc Hudson Unveils "The Siren" Music Video
Marc Hudson (DragonForce) reveals his second solo single, entitled “The Siren”, together with an official music video! Napalm Records will release Marc Hudson's innovative first solo full-length, "Starbound Stories," on August 25, 2023. "Starbound Stories" is an uplifting journey through Marc Hudson's universe of power metal, anime influences, Japanese music and video game soundtracks.
Energetic "The Siren" is led by a tingling, uplifting melody and ballad-like vocals. The anime-influences that have heavily inspired "Starbound Stories" are clearly present in the soundscapes of this track, and the story-like lyrics enchant the listener. The accompanying official music video takes the magical atmosphere of the song to the next level.
Marc Hudson on "The Siren":
“With soaring melodies, an electronic pulse and a chorus bursting to life with J-pop sensibilities, ‘The Siren’ serves as a love letter to the nightlife of Japan, lighting up the sky with endless colours and possibilities." More...
Unblessed Divine Debuts New Music Video
August 18th sees Poland / South Africa-based death metal act, Unblessed Divine - the band featuring former members of legendary metal bands Malevolent Creation, Sinister and Decapitated - release their much awaited debut album, "Portal To Darkness," via Massacre Records. You can check it out below. The album pre-sale is available here.
Following a previously-released, first album single, the blistering album opening track "Book Of Lies," Unblessed Divine have just shared a new music video for the brutal banger, "I Feed." A straight in your face song with influences dating back to 90's best death metal bands, with Unblessed Divine's soft, but disturbing touch of electronics.
The band comments: "This track is about letting go of all worldly beliefs and go into a primal world view of being honest with one's self, instead of going through life indoctrinated by the bastard Christ's teachings. Children are fed this their whole lives and find it hard to even question their religion. 'I Feed' is a yearning to mindfully feed on all things from darkness. All things that are questions, are now answered and letting go of god and having his death as a victory." More...
Pierce The Veil Announces U.S. Tour Dates
Pierce The Veil - guitarist/vocalist Vic Fuentes, guitarist Tony Perry, and bassist Jaime Preciado - have announced their fall 2023 North American tour plans. The Jaws Of Life Tour kicks off on November 4 in Sacramento and runs through December 8 in San Diego. All dates are below.
The band will hit the road on a headline run with L.S. Dunes, Dayseeker, and Destroy Boys in tow. It is truly a stacked lineup that shouldn't be missed!
Tickets will be available starting with a Citi pre-sale beginning Tuesday, July 25. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, July 28 at 10 AM, local time.
Citi is the official card of The Jaws Of Life Tour. Citi cardmembers have access to pre-sale tickets now through Thursday, July 27 at 10 PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Dark Tranquillity Splits With Guitarist
Swedish melodic death metal legends Dark Tranquillity has announced that guitarist Christopher Amott has decided to leave the group. A message from the band reads as follows:
"We are sad to announce that Chris Amott is leaving the band to pursue his own musical path. It has been an honor and a pleasure to play with him and we are parting amicably.
To fill in for him in the near future we will have the awesome shredder Joey Concepcion joining us for the rest of the summer.
"Our mission stays the same - to explore this melancholy that neighbours to rage. A path forged by all members of Dark Tranquillity - past and present. There may be some new faces on stage but in our extended family, much is the same. Niklas Sundin is still setting our visual tonality and Martin Henriksson is still our manager.
"Our next task will be to record our 13th album this fall. We are super excited about the material and can’t wait to bring it to you."
Prime Creation Posts New Lyric Video Online
Swedish power metal outfit Prime Creation has released a new lyric video for the song, "Dystopia." You can check it out below. The song comes from the band's third studio album, "Tell Freedom I Said Hello," which is scheduled to be released on August 25th through Rock Of Angels Records.
Tegmentum Shares New Lyric Video
Tegmentum is a cosmic progressive metal project from guitarist/producer Michael Ball being joined by vocalist Chelsea Murphy (Dawn Of Ouroboros, Cailleach Calling), bassist Kenji Tsunami (Ontogeny, Narcotic Wasteland) and drummer Andrew Baird (Fallujah) on drums. Tegmentum formed with the intent of crossing over progressive metal styles with more extreme elements typically found in technical death metal bands.
Today Tegmentum presents the release of their second single and video, “I Remain,” which can be viewed below.
"Our second single, ‘I Remain,’ delves deep into dark territory that aggressively crosses over Death Metal with THALL, expanding upon the bipolar musical nature of our upcoming album ‘Evolvement.’
"‘I Remain’ gives voice to some of the more destructive and limiting beliefs I struggle to quiet from day to day,” further explains guitarist Michael Ball. “Every way in which my depression berates, shames, gaslights, and burdens my heart with emotional weight, I use those intrusive thoughts to create the voice of this malevolent entity that exists in the story I’m telling with ‘Evolvement.’ In that way, these intrusive thoughts can live somewhere outside of myself where I can inspect them and process them in a safe, controlled way. My hope is that the lyrical content can validate anyone else who may struggle with similar emotional challenges." More...
Temple Of Dread Releases New Single
Temple Of Dread has released the third and final single "Asebeia" taken from the East Frisians' forthcoming new album "Beyond Acheron," which is scheduled for release on August 11, 2023. You can check out the song below.
"The new single 'Asebeia' is the shortest song that we've ever written," guitarist Markus Bünnemeyer explains. "It hits you with two minutes of full speed ahead – and makes no compromise, which is the quintessence of Temple of Dread! Lyrically, 'Asebeia' revolves around the pleading of a godless man. He bows to none of the ancient gods!" More...
On Thorns I Lay Reveals New Album Details
Greek death/doom veterans On Thorns I Lay has announced that they will be releasing a new, self-titled album on October 13th through Season Of Mist Records. In anticipation of the release, the band has unveiled a new lyric video for the song, "Newborn Skies," which can be seen below. The album can also be pre-ordered at this location.
Tracklisting:
1. Fallen From Grace
2. Newborn Skies
3. Crestfallen
4. Among The Wolves
5. Raise Empires
6. Thorns Of Fire More...
Domkraft Unveils "Whispers" Music Video
Take a sizzling road-trip with Swedish psychedelic doom masters Domkraft and their new video single "Whispers" taken from their highly-anticipated fourth album "Sonic Moons," which is chalked-up for release on September 8th. You can check it out below.
Domkraft comments "The new single 'Whispers' is not quite as subtle as the title suggests, but it's not all upper case riff-o-rama during those nine minutes either", vocalist and bass player Martin Wegeland elaborates. "We wanted a touch of weightlessness while keeping the pounding grooves to create a creeping sense of forward motion. To me, the mid-section solo is the centerpiece of the track and really showcases the wide range of Martin's influences as a guitarist. The harmonies, together with the different energies and densities of the song, make it fairly representative of what the album is about: confined energy and release." More...
Sevendust Shares "Superficial Drug" Music Video
With their latest single "Everything" moving up the Active Rock radio charts and just two days until their new album is available worldwide, GRAMMY® Award-nominated Sevendust is releasing another piece of music from Truth Killer – the band’s 14th studio album and first via Napalm Records.
"Superficial Drug" is an introspective rocker that showcases the band’s dynamic approach to melody – something that has always been the backbone of Sevendust's signature sound. The band – Lajon Witherspoon, Clint Lowery, John Connolly, Vince Hornsby and Morgan Rose – reunited with director J.T. Ibanez (P.O.D., Loveless, Orianthi) for the third time to create visuals to support Truth Killer. The video features the band performing as cloaked figures representing “superficial drugs” try and overtake the band. More...
Girlschool Posts New Music Video Online
Forty-five years young, British hard rock royalty, Girlschool, today release their hair-raising new single, "Cold Dark Heart." The song is found on the band’s upcoming album, "WTFortyfive?," out this Friday via Silver Lining Music.
Musically, "Cold Dark Heart" unveils a more sombre and dark side to Girlschool. The tracks kicks off with a chugging, boot-stomping guitar riff, entangled with hypnotic vocals, eerie lyrics, and accompanied by a mesmerizing video with scenes of an otherworldly fantasia, created by Instagood Promotion.
Co-founding frontwoman and guitarist Kim McAuliffe explains of the song, "It includes our heaviest riff ever… so heavy it will eat your very soul. Celebrating our dark side!"
Adds guitarist and backing vocalist Jackie Chambers, "Musically, it’s Killing Joke meets Rammstein and then some!" More...
Tarchon Fist Welcomes New Drummer
Italy’s NWOTHM band Tarchon Fist proudly announce their new drummer Mattia "Matt" Vescovi.
Matt comments:
"I’m really excited! I can’t wait to share my energy with these crazy metalheads!"
Matt started to play drums when he was just 8 years old. After playing in several bands, at 20 he joined Raya, a crossover band with Spanish lyrics, playing with them for more than a decade. From 2017 to 2022, he was part of Soulline, a well-known metal band active throughout Europe since 2001.
About Soulline, Loud and Proud states:
"We were immediately struck by the choice of setting the drums on the side of the stage [...] It's the drummer of the Swiss band who immediately impresses us. Matt is a real war machine."
In April Tarchon Fist released their fifth studio album, "The Flame Still Burns," via Underground Symphony.
Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons Debuts New Video
Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons has released a video for their new single "Hammer And Dance." You can check it out below. The new track is the second song to be taken from their upcoming third album, "Kings Of The Asylum," which will be released on 1st September via Nuclear Blast Records.
Phil Campbell comments: "Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for hammer and dance." More...
Triskelyon To Release New Album In September
Canada’s new power thrash metal gods Triskelyon returns to deliver the stainless steel goods again on their highly anticipated second album "Artificial Insanity" (mixed and mastered by Michael Small (Winterhearth, Triskelyon, Artach)). Founded in 2021 by guitarist Geoff Waye, of the popular true metal band Category VI, Triskelyon released one self-titled EP and was promptly signed to Moribund Records for their radio chart-topping debut album "Downfall" (2022).
On Triskelyon’s second outing, band leader Geoff Waye has once more recruited the crème de le crème of the Canadian metal scene. Enlisting the vocal talents of guests Amanda Jackman (Category VI), Armin Kamal (Infrared), Cara McCutchen (Mortillery, Naitaka), Dale Drew (Sea Dogs), Des Mason, Ellim, Pete Healey, Raúl Álvarez (Dark Order-Aus.) and Tim Tymo (Tymo) culminate in a varied album, which delivers both pure thrash metal classics, hints of blackened melodic thrash, and enough power metal to bring one back to the 1980s.
Drum Duties are shared between Raul Marques (Burning Torment) and Alexander Raykov (Antreib), while Dwayne Pike, Keith Jackman (Category VI), and Darrin Pope are conscripted on bass.
With "Artificial Insanity," Triskelyon returns with a varied yet blistering thrash/power metal classic, bringing back the 1980’s glory days, while maintaining a fresh and modern sound. To close the album Triskelyon surprises all with an incredible female-fronted power metal rendition of the hit song "It Doesn't Really Matter" by Canadian rockers Platinum Blonde. More...
Arizona Doom Heathens Mosara Release Single Amena
Phoenix-hailing doom metal band Mosara is embracing the sludge on their new single, “Amena," Which is now available via all streaming platforms.
The heavy new track serves as a follow-up to the four-piece’s most recent album, Only The Dead Know Our Secrets, released to critical acclaim last summer. Now, the group has shifted their focus to their upcoming studio album, which will be their third full-length. “Amena” is just a taste of the specific brand of “atavistic doom” that Mosara has become known for. It is equal parts primal and nuanced, something that separates Mosara apart from their contemporaries. The trudging “Amena” feels imbued with an intensity that lies just under the surface of the powerful wall of sound that the band has created.
Give it a listen at your own risk, your ears may wilt... More...
Exodus To Tour With Fit For An Autopsy
Thrash metal legends Exodus has announced that they will be embarking on a co-headlining tour of the United States with Fit For An Autopsy this November. Joining them on the trek will be Darkest Hour and Undeath. General on-sale starts Friday, July 28 at 10 AM, local time. A brief message from Exodus reads as follows:
"We are excited to announce that we will be touring the US in November/December with Fit For An Autopsy, as well as Darkest Hour and Undeath, this is a tour you don’t want to miss!"
Fit For An Autopsy added: "Actually cannot believe we are announcing this, but this fall we will be sharing the stage with the legends in Exodus! Truly one of the greatest thrash bands of all time. With the addition of Darkest Hour and Undeath this is a tour you don’t want to miss!"
The tour dates are as follows: More...
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Brujeria Drummer Diagnosed With Kidney Failure
British metal drumming legend Nick Barker, known as the drummer of Brujeria and Shining and formerly of Dimmu Borgir, Cradle Of Filth and Lock Up, has been diagnosed with kidney failure. A crowdfunder has been launched to help the musician, which can be found here. Brandi Campanile, who is handling the GoFundMe campaign, revealed his condition thusly:
"As many noticed, back in 2022, Nick was hospitalized several times… a couple of these times while on tour. During these visits, it was discovered that he was losing kidney function. With determination, he tried to continue caring for himself while maintaining the tours and his musical career. His life has been dedicated to it along with his daughters. Both of which are his life blood.
"Unfortunately, it has all taken its toll and the kidneys are in full failure. With all things, he has been going through this the best he can, on his own. After giving so much of himself to his music, to us, his friends and fans. He now needs us as he cannot currently work due to the dialysis schedule and focusing on his health."
Barker is perhaps Britain's most in demand metal drummer, having not only recorded albums with Brujeria, Cradle Of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Lock Up and Monolith, as well as the new, eponymous album from Shining which will be released in September, but has also performed as a live drummer for such bands as Exodus, Testament, Anaal Nathrakh, Possessed, Nuclear Assault and Venom Inc. among many others. More...
Hinayana Releases New Music Video
Austin, Texas-based melodic death metal unit Hinayana are gearing up to announce some exciting future plans very soon, but in the meantime, have treated fans with a brand new music video for the colossal track "Pitch Black Noise," cut from their crushing "Death Of The Cosmic" EP, released in 2020 via Napalm Records. The video was filmed by fellow melodic death metal musician Tuomas Saukkonen, frontman of labelmates Wolfheart.
The track's melancholic atmosphere blends with hair-raising melodies and earth-shaking vocals, acting as a perfect bridge between the recent EP and what is to come next from Hinayana!
Vocalist/guitarist Casey Hurd states about the track and video:
"'Pitch Black Noise' is one of the first songs I ever wrote for Hinayana, but still holds so many of the key elements of the band’s sound even today. It has remained one of our favorites to play live over the years. Filmed in Leipzig, Germany by Tuomas Saukkonen of Wolfheart, we’re thrilled to give our 2020 EP one last hoorah with this new music video." More...
Pestilence Introduces New Bass Player
Dutch death metal legends Pestilence has announced that they have recruited a new bassist the name of Roel Käller, replacing previous bass player Joost van der Graaf. A message from frontman Patrizio Mameli reads as follows:
"Roel Käller will be taking over the bass duties from Joost van der Graaf. We did a practice with him and he proved to be more than capable to fill in the spot. Further, he is the nicest guy, well spoken, loves the same music styles and passed conservatory. I'd like to thank all the bass player participants for their interest, time and effort."
Roel Käller added: "Hi everyone! I've known Pestilence since my teenage years, so joining these guys is something I wouldn't have dreamed of back then! I feel honored to be taking part of this awesome band's legacy! The guys in the band have welcomed me in the nicest way, and the musical chemistry already feels great! I can't wait to get on stage with them and meet you all!"
Scar Injection Premiere New Single & Music Video
Japan's deathcore outfit Scar Injection premiere a new single and music video by the name of “Resentment”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
VCTMS Premiere New Single & Music Video “Stranger”
VCTMS are on the path to releasing their upcoming album, "Vol. V The Hurt Collection," which will be out on October 13th. Today they premiere the video for the track "Stranger," with Matthue Cole & Chris Echols directing the shoot. Fans can now pre-order the record at vctmsofficial.com.
The nü-metalcore faction has exciting touring plans for their latest addition to 'The Hurt Collection' this fall. They will be hitting the road alongside Paleface Swiss, Enterprise Earth, and Crown Magnetar for the following run of shows: More...
Traitors Premiere New Single "Unhinged"
Florida's deathcore outfit Traitors are making a strong return with new music this year. The band have premiered a captivating visualizer for their latest single "Unhinged," streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
In their comment alongside the release, the group expressed their thoughts on the new track. More...
Dying Wish Premiere New Single & Music Video
Dying Wish have officially titled their next studio album "Symptoms Of Survival." Fans can look forward to the release of this album from the Portland, OR-based metallic hardcore outfit on November 03rd, under SharpTone Records. As a special treat, the band have unveiled the music video for the single "Watch My Promise Die" ahead of the album's release, both streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Vocalist Emma Boster shared her thoughts on both the album and the single: More...
Incantation Premiere New Single & Lyric Video
Incantation have unleashed "Homunculus (Spirit Made Flesh) IX" as the second single from their upcoming studio album, "Unholy Deification." The death metal veterans will be releasing their 13th full-length offering on August 25th through Relapse Records.
Grand Cadaver (Dark Tranquillity) Premiere Single
Grand Cadaver, the death metal supergroup featuring current and former members of Dark Tranquillity, Katatonia, and more, have unveiled their latest track "A Crawling Feast Of Decay" from their sophomore album, "Deities Of Deathlike Sleep." The highly anticipated album is scheduled for release on August 25th via Majestic Mountain Records.
Mikael Stanne, the frontman of the band, shared his thoughts on this latest single: More...
Worm Shepherd Premiere New Single
Symphonic deathcore outfit Worm Shepherd are gearing up to release their upcoming EP, titled "The Sleeping Sun," and they've already unveiled a lyric video for the single "The Dying Heavens" from the 5-track collection. Unique Leader Records is set to release the EP on August 18th.
Check out now "The Sleeping Sun" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Guitarist Tre Purdue shared his thoughts on this forthcoming record: More...
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