Metal News for July 30, 2020
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17 news articles posted on this day.
Obsidian Kingdom Reveals New Album Details
Obsidian Kingdom has announced that they will be releasing their new album "Meat Machine" on September 25 via Season of Mist. The full-length is a harsh sonic journey, abject and stentorian like a love letter from a school shooter. The perverse album is a rough drop into a nightmarish world of forbidden desires, frustrated sexual urges and the dark realms of the subconscious mind.
In conjunction with the announcement, the band has unveiled the intense and heavy first single, "Meat Star," along with a stunning new music video. Directed by Ferran Ureña (Vivir Rodando) and Eric Morales (Universal Music Group), the video features a top-notch production that weaves together a tale of humankind's primal nature. The video can be viewed below!
The band comment: "Reminiscent of the magickal works of Alejandro Jodorowsky or Kenneth Anger, 'Meat Star' is a bizarre dream-like odyssey where symbols old and new walk hand in hand to convey a powerful message: the meaning of your existence will eventually find you, and the price will be some kind of death. 'Meat Star' is a song about accepting hardship and pain as a means of discovering your true purpose, and the transformation and sacrifices you must undergo once you've committed yourself to that very goal. It is the soundtrack to the crucifixion, to the dismemberment of Dionysus and to the drowning of Osiris. It is an ode to the regenerative power of endings, once you’ve realized that surrendering is the only way to win." More...
Wolves In The Throne Room Working On New Album
Washington based black metal outfit Wolves In The Throne Room has announced that they have partnered with Relapse Records to release their next album in North America, while distribution around the rest of the world will be handled by Century Media. A statement from the band reads as follows:
"Wolfcult! We are proud to announce our collaboration with Relapse Records records. As fans of the label since the early days, we are excited to be working with such capable folks. We are currently crafting our forthcoming record which will be released in North America by Relapse in alliance with Century Media Records who will be handling the rest of the world. More news to be announced very soon."
This will mark the band's seventh full length studio album and their first since 2017's, "Thrice Woven."
Black Fate To Release New Album In October
Rockshots Records is proud to announce their latest signing of Greece's Black Fate for the release of the prog power metal band's new album "Ithaca" due out October 23rd, 2020. With their heartbreaking world-class vocals, catchy hooks, and lyrics, along with crashing guitar riffs, haunting melodies, and furious technical and melodic solos, Black Fate continues to satisfy bands with the release of their 5th studio album. "Ithaca" was mixed and mastered by Steve Lado and follows full-lengths "Between Visions and Lies" (2014) (Ulterium Records), "Deliverance of Soul" (2009) (Asiral Records), "A Piece of Dream" (2002) (Secret Port Records), "Uncover" (2001) (Secret Port Records).
The band comments on the release of "Ithaca":
"'Ithaca' is melodic, technical, and groovy, but also a bit dark. It has beautiful and strange melodies with powerful emotions. We believe it's an album for all kinds of metal audiences. We hope the fans will see it the same way. We see ‘’Ithaca’’ as a very integrated album. Fans who have followed us over the years will also notice many changes in the songwriting process, we concentrated to find the best form and the best overall result for every song." More...
Chaos Magic Posts New Music Video Online
Chilean symphonic metal outfit Chaos Magic, which features vocalist Caterina Nix, has posted a new music video online for the song, "Falling Again." You can check it out below. The song comes from the band's sophomore album, "Furyborn," which was released last year through Frontiers Music SRL.
Loudblast Reveals New Album Details
After 35 years, Loudblast remains a unique entity of fully dedicated musicians churning out some of the catchiest death thrashing head banging madness.
Loudblast have been recording their new album, "Manifesto," at Vamacara Studio in France. It is produced by HK Krauss and band leader Stéphane Buriez. "Manifesto" contains 10 new songs (and several more bonuses recorded for limited editions).
The cover art was made by Eliran Kantor who once again achieved a stunning piece of work: "Stéphane told me about the album title, and I came up with the idea for the cover late at night while I was trying to fall asleep: I pictured a book that instead of bringing enlightenment (usually portrayed by rays of light), is emanating shadows. A dark cast revealing the evil nature bubbling in black tar beneath those who read it."
Band guitarist and front man Stéphane Buriez comments on its musical side: "This album has a particular feel for me, the themes refer to the chaos of life as such, to the chaos of society, the darkness of man revealed through his everyday actions. In Manifesto there’s the unhealthy side of our previous album Burial Ground, the atmospheres of ‘Disincarnate', ‘Sublime Dementia' and ‘Cross The Threshold', just a real Loudblast album!"
New member Frédéric Leclercq (ex-Dragonforce - bass) adds: "While we kept certain elements of Burial Ground, especially in terms of darkness, there was also common goal to go back to the roots of Loudblast. Stylistically, a balance between the brutality of Disincarnate, and the technicity and melodicity of 'Sublime Dementia.'"
"Manifesto" is scheduled for an early November 2020 release. More...
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Endast Returns After Five Years
Montreal’s Endast have been silent since 2015 after calling it quits and ending their decade long career. However, one of the silver linings of the global pandemic was the core members of the band reuniting organically and committing to release a new single. As vocalist James Arsenian puts it:
"My brother Chris presented me and the other boys in the band with the idea of writing a new Endast tune. We haven't written music together in years, so we were all pretty stoked to put this together, even if we had to do it remotely and apart from each other. The result is a familiar sound with a newfound level of aggression. This is just the start."
The single "Standby To Get Some" is fresh, yet familiar; a track long time fans of the band will appreciate and one that will garner them new fans hanging out in every corner of the world. Starting with a somber melodic intro that breaks into classic Endast breakdowns, and gritty, aggressive vocals, Endast proves they can still bring it.
As one of Canada’s most prolific metalcore acts, Endast has toured the country extensively and recorded four full-length albums. Now they have returned with plans to release more singles and they are currently working on a music video for the single which will be released in the future. More...
Dee Snider Releases New Live Video
Legendary heavy metal frontman, actor and radio personality Dee Snider is about to drop For The Love Of Metal Live, a larger than life live album and DVD/Blu-Ray set, this Friday, July 31 via Napalm Records.
Music lovers around the world are craving the return of live concert experiences, and "For The Love Of Metal Live" is just the thing to keep live music where it belongs – with the fans! Combined behind-the-scenes footage, various detailed interview clips, insightful personal commentary and electrifying live performances make this release an entertaining experience that every heavy metal fan needs in their collection.
Today, in celebration of release week and as a follow up to the premieres of dominating studio track "Prove Me Wrong" and the energetic live video for "I Am The Hurricane", Dee Snider has revealed yet another video – this time for the live album version of "For The Love Of Metal". A sinister groove leads the listener down a darkened path, careening into a heavy thrashing verse accented by guitar harmonics. Dee Snider chants his ode to heavy metal music with a confident, riotous passion, and with his band by his side, delivers a vehement in-the-flesh performance.
Dee Snider says about "For The Love Of Metal" Live:
"When Jamey Jasta told me his idea for this song, I thought it sounded crazy. But after we were done putting it together and recording For The Love Of Metal, I knew we made a statement that not only needed to be made, but will speak for the heavy metal community for years to come. Because at the end of the day, we are all fucking metal! This is my new favorite song to perform live!" More...
Enslaved To Stream Digital Show Today
Enslaved are preparing for the debut show of their Cinematic Summer Tour, streaming this evening at 7pm BST / 8pm CEST. The unique first performance is named "Chronicles Of The Northbound" - a collaboration with Roadburn Festival, it will encompass a career spanning set including five recently fan-voted favourites.
Stream the event today @ 7pm BST / 8pm CEST/ 2pm EST: https://youtu.be/6bLCXhJnYJE
*you can sign up now for a show notification, and join the waiting room to chat about the upcoming show
Enslaved are also pleased to reveal an exclusive merchandise range accompanying the Cinematic Summer Tour, with designs viewable below inc. more information. To give everyone the chance to be part of this completely novum in music, all three shows will be free of charge, however Enslaved have launched a donation link if fans wish to make a contribution towards the costs of putting the shows on.
Donation link: paypal.me/enslavedofficial
Purchase exclusive Cinematic Summer Tour merch here:
US store: https://enslaved.aisamerch.com/ / EU store: https://enslaved.aisamerch.de/shop-en More...
Black Sun Posts New Single Online
Well known in their home country of Ecuador and South America for supporting bands like Judas Priest, Kreator, Firewind (Immortals Tour 2018), Edguy, UDO, and more. Heavy metal trio Black Sun will be releasing their new EP "Silent Enemy" on September 4, 2020, via Rockshots Records. The EP follows the band's three previous albums "The Pupetteer" (2017), "Dance of Elders" (2010), and "Tyrant From a Foreign Land" (2015).
During the production of Black Sun's new material, the band parted ways with their longtime lead singer. Under the guidance of the EP's producer Nino Laurenne (Emma Winner – Finnish Grammy, Hevisaurus, Amorphis, The Rasmus), Black Sun found ways to complete the EP with guest singers on all the tracks. Guests include Finnish metal legends and talents like Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica), Lordi, Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast), Pasi Rantanen (Thunderstone), Elias Viljanen (Sonata Arctica ), Netta Laurenne (Smackbound), Jukka Pelkonen (Omnium Gatherum), Asim Searah (Wintersun/Damnation Plan), Topias Kupiainen (Arion), Henning Basse (Firewind), Petri Lindroos (Ensiferum / Norther) and JF Aguirre (JF Aguirre Project). All come together to create a powerful and catchy metal hymn.
The band adds:
"This EP is a new beginning for Black Sun, the tracks were written during the touring period for the last album. However, during the production and recording sessions, the former singer was removed from the band. Consequently, the songs changed, the band had more flexibility and freedom on where to take these songs. Hence, the featuring of many different singers is what makes this EP unique. We can't tell you exactly what will happen next, but we can guarantee this is only the beginning of an exciting new chapter, a rebirth that will bring much more music soon enough." More...
Belphegor Announces European Tour
Blackened death metal veterans Belphegor have announced their Death Magick Over Europe tour for November. Special guests on this tour will be death-monsters Incantation and black metal outfit Horna, along with Necrosy. The Totenrituals will kick off on November 4th in Oslo, Norway, at Park Teatret and conclude in Graz, Austria at Explosiv Club on November 29th.
Vocalist / founder Helmuth comments: "After many unfortunate cancellations, Serpenth and I can't wait to go out on tour again and will announce our new live line-up within the next few days. We are still on fire and waiting; the true essence of Belphegor is found while on stage."
The tour dates are as follows: More...
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Sibireal Premiere New Song "Blood Color Sky"
Russian thrash/black metal band Sibireal have teamed up with Metalundergound.com to exclusively premiere their new song "Blood Color Sky", taken from their impending new album of the same name. The record will be co-released by by Satanath Records' label-partner GrimmDistribution (Ukraine) and Wings Of Destruction (Russia).
Check out now "Blood Color Sky" below.
Burnt Offering Premiere New Song
Multi-national black metal trio Burnt Offering premiere a new song called "The Night of Harvest", taken from their upcoming debut album "Harvest" (“Жатва”), which will be co-released by Casus Belli Musica and Beverina on August 20th.
Check out now "The Night of Harvest" below.
SVNTH Premiere New Song "Erasing Gods’ Towers"
SVNTH premiere a new song entitled "Erasing Gods’ Towers", taken from their upcoming new album "Spring in Blue", which will be released by Transcending Records on August 28th.
Check out now "Erasing Gods’ Towers" below.
SUMAC Premiere New Single "The Iron Chair"
SUMAC premiere their new single “The Iron Chair” off of their fourth full-length, “May You Be Held“. The album is scheduled to drop via Thrill Jockey on September 18th.
Speaking of this new song, the band’s frontman/guitarist Aaron Turner offered: More...
Red Fang Premiere New Single “Stereo Nucleosis”
Red Fang premiere a new song by the name of “Stereo Nucleosis” streaming via YouTube below. The band says to also have some more new music in the works at the moment.
Necrot Premiere New Track “Your Hell”
The single “Your Hell” has premiered as the third advance track from Necrot‘s upcoming new full-length, “Mortal“. The album will arrive in stores on August 28th via Tankcrimes.
Tells bassist/singer Luca Indrio of the track: More...
Corey Taylor Premieres Two New Solo Tracks
Slipknot/Stone Sour singer Corey Taylor premieres two new tracks from his new solo project. Those singles, “Black Eyes Blue” and “CMFT Must Be Stopped” are both streaming via YouTube below. Both songsare taken from Taylor‘s impending new debut solo full-length, “CMFT“, which will hit stores on October 02nd via Roadrunner Records.
“Black Eyes Blue”: More...
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