Metal News for July 31, 2017
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Interview
Auditory Armory Talks New Album
Florida alternative metal group Auditory Armory just dropped eclectic sophomore album "Dark Matter" this month.
Last week we premiered the entire album online to coincide with the release date, and now we've had the pleasure of picking vocalist April Rose's brain to discuss everything from the term "female fronted metal" to covering Type O Negative and even the shock and awe of opening for genre giants.
Check out the full Auditory Armory interview below, along with a sampling of tracks from the freshly released "Dark Matter." More...
Maniac Abductor Releases "Fight Or Die"
Evil Eye Records is aiming to spearhead a New Wave Of Thrash Metal with a series of singles to culminate in a compilation album later this year. The label comments:
"It is with a great sense of pride and excitement that we present to you the first single and video from the single series - Finnish thrash metallers Maniac Abductor's 'Fight Or Die’ track. It is available to download on iTunes and stream on Spotify.
"This band originates from the same country that spawned Children Of Bodom, Lost Society and Diablo to name a few great bands and we believe that Maniac Abductor is destined to be the next big musical export out of Finland. The band is also busy working on a debut album so you can expect more updates from us as they progress." More...
Implore Unleashes 50 Seconds Of Grind
Slaves to the grind, Implore just launched the first online single/video from upcoming album, “Subjugate.” New song “Loathe” features 50 seconds of pure, grinding death metal assault.
Although one of the shorter tracks of the album, "Loathe" sums up the direction of “Subjugate” quite well. Take a one minute break and check out the song below.
Scheduled for release on September 22nd via Century Media Records, "Subjugate" is now available for pre-order at this location.
Edensong Posts Festival Footage
New York City progressive outfit Edensong has issued a new live video for the epic "Down The Hours," which was filmed at the Terra Incognita Festival in Quebec earlier this year.
Issues guitarist/vocalist James Schoen, "It was an honor to get the chance to return to Terra Incognita for Edenson's second performance at the festival. The audience in Quebec is so incredible and 'Down The Hours' was one of our favorite moments from the show.
"Quebec is also home to Godin Guitars who make the amazing xtSA that I use live and which enables me to quickly shift between (and combine) acoustic and electric guitar sounds. These guitars, along with our Hearback PRO monitoring rig from Hear Technologies, really help us bring this music to the stage and recreate Years In The Garden Of Years faithfully in concert." More...
Darkfall Reveals "At The End Of Times" Artwork
Austrian melodic death metal act Darkfall revealed the artwork for new album "At the End of Times," which can be viewed below. The band also confirmed that that album will be issued on September 8th via Black Sunset/MDD Records.
With a running time of 55 minutes divided into 10 songs, "At The End Of Times" was mastered by Andy Classen on Stage One Studio and features the band's trademark: brutal and epic riffs, blasting drums and harsh growls. The artwork was created by Michael Freitag. Check it out here:
Europe Set To "Walk The Earth" With New Album
Europe is pleased to announce the upcoming release of a new studio album, "Walk The Earth," on October 20, 2017.
If Europe's 2015 album "War Of Kings" was the album that made the rock world realize what a formidable act Europe had become, then "Walk The Earth" is the album that is set to establish the band as one of the most exciting contemporary rock acts of current times.
"Walk The Earth" will feature original artwork by famed Los Angeles artist Mike Sportes of Filth Mart. Check it out below. "We were in the studio a few days into recording and Dave (Cobb, Producer) comes in wearing this very cool t-shirt with one of Mike's designs on it. Immediately, we knew we had to check Mike's other work and have him come up with an exclusive design for us based on the vibe of the album. We are very proud to have his amazing artwork as the Walk The Earth album cover!' - Joey Tempest commented on the cover. More...
Siege Introduces "Mr. Skortikon"
Italian death metal act Siege has released a new lyric video for "Mr. Skortikon," which you can check out in the player below.
The song is taken from the sophomore full length album "Spirit of Agony Pt.1: Nailed Torment," which was issued digitally back in January. Check out the clip here:
Xanthochroid Announces New Double Album
Following the success of the epic debut full-length "Blessed He With Boils," California masters of cinematic black metal Xanthochroid are back with the massive double album "Of Erthe and Axen."
To be released in two Acts (Act I on August 22nd and Act II on October 17th, 2017 - via Erthe and Axen Records), "Of Erthe and Axen" is a prequel to the tales woven throughout Xanthochroid's earlier releases. In the world of Etymos, older brother Sindr (better known as Ereptor) returns to the island nation of Axen seven years after he left to join the ranks of the Erthen military. What follows is a tale of love, jealousy, magic, war, and deceit as younger brother Thanos learns of his brother's true motivations. Check out the new song "To Higher Climes Where Few Might Stand" in the player below.
This new release takes Xanthochroid's theatrical concepts to a higher level, evoking the grandeur, bombast, and vulnerability of a live stage performance. More extreme, yet more delicate; more vast, yet more intimate; Xanthochroid's "Of Erthe and Axen" attempts to further broaden the horizons established in the acclaimed debut.
The track list for Act I is:
1. Open The Gates O Forest Keeper
2. To Lost and Ancient Gardens
3. To Higher Climes Where Few Might Stand
4. To Souls Distant and Dreaming
5. In Deep and Wooded Forests of My Youth
6. The Sound of Hunger Rises
7. The Sound of a Glinting Blade
8. The Sound Which Has No Name More...
Kaipa Releases "Children Of The Sounds" Lyric Clip
Legendary Swedish progressive rockers Kaipa, led by mastermind Hans Lundin, recently announced the release of their new studio album "Children of the Sounds" for September 22nd via InsideOut Music.
Now, the band is pleased to reveal the lyric video for the album's title track which you can see in the player at the bottom.
On the song, Hans comments: "I've often wondered where all those notes are coming from when the inspiration suddenly hits me in one of those magical moments when I just have to start writing a new song. Maybe I have a huge library of notes that I've collected during all my life, hidden somewhere in my sub-consciousness.
"Maybe these notes have been played before and then they just vanish in the air. After slumbering for many years, they suddenly wake up eager to start a new life and to form new combinations, and so they guide me through the writing process."
The track listing for the album is as follows:
1. Children of the Sounds 11:31
2. On The Edge of New Horizons 17:10
3. Like A Serpentine 12:52
4. The Shadowy Sunlight 6:57
5. What's Behind The Fields 9:31
Check out "Children of the Sounds" here: More...
Arch Enemy Announces 2nd Leg Of European Tour
Melodic metal masters Arch Enemy are ready to conquer fans worldwide as they embark on the headlining international "Will To Power Tour" this Fall in support of the highly anticipated new release, "Will To Power," which drops September 8th via Century Media Records.
The first leg of the tour will trek across Eastern Europe from 9/15 - 10/11 with special guest Jinjer. The band are excited to announce the second round of dates for the "Will to Power Tour" will take place in early 2018 from 1/12-2/7 across Western Europe and feature support from Wintersun, Tribulation and Jinjer. All the dates can be found below.
Bandleader and chief songwriter Michael Amott comments: “Very happy to already announce our 'Will To Power' European headline tour for early 2018. We can't wait to get back out there with a new fresh Arch Enemy show full of cool surprises! And what a lineup! We have assembled a killer tour package with some amazing bands for you. Wintersun, Tribulation and Jinjer are all bands with their own unique and impressive live performances. This all adds up to an epic night of Metal that should not be missed!"
Wintersun commented, "We're super excited to announce that we will be supporting the mighty Arch Enemy on their European tour in January-February 2018! Hope to see you all there!“
Labelmates Tribulation also commented: “It is happening again! We are returning to the road in conjunction with the release of our new album, first stop Europe with no other than Arch Enemy. See you all soon!”
Jinjer chimed in stating,"We are literally counting the days until this tour starts! It's everything that we've been working up to for the past few years: bigger venues, bigger crowds and smashing the stage every night with the likes of a heavy metal giant like Arch Enemy. This tour will be one for the record books for sure!" More...
ZOM Signs With Argonauta Records
Argonauta Records is excited to announce that it has inked a deal with Pittsburgh based heavy rock trio ZOM.
ZOM is a monstrous force of heavy rock n' roll full of stinky, stoner grooves and grab-you-by-the-throat hooks. ZOM goes straight to the gut and doesn't hold back on its relentless attack on the senses.
“We are thrilled to join such an impressive roster at Argonauta Records! Argonauta gives us the opportunity to have ZOM reach the ears of people around the world. We put our heart and soul into this album and we're emboldened by the confidence that Argonauta has in our unique style. We couldn't be more proud of this record and it's an honor to be on a strong label with so many great bands," commented Gero von Dehn.
In 2017, ZOM is back with newly recorded material as well as some additions. This new material will be released along with fully remastered versions of the original tracks from the self titled EP. "The release of our full length 'Nebulos' via Argonauta Records is an exciting opportunity indeed. We've always felt these songs were special and strong, they just need to reach the right ears of the right audience at the right time. Thankfully that day has come to light!," added Andrew D'Cagna. More...
Ripper, Caffery, Zonder & Di Giorgio Form New Band
Tim "Ripper" Owens, Chris Caffery, Mark Zonder and Steve Di Giorgio launched a new musical project entitled Spirits of Fire (after the title of one of the new songs)! This new outstanding supergroup is currently halfway through recording the debut album. The music can best be described as "classic Priest meets Savatage."
“It's going to be a great album!” says producer Roy Z and fans can look forward to a release in the early part of 2018 via Frontiers Music Srl.
Frontiers Music Srl is known for being one of the most creative labels around with our keen ability to build new bands and projects featuring musicians of outstanding quality and who come from unique backgrounds. While the A&R vision has mostly been concentrated in the melodic rock genre, it should be noted, for those who haven't picked up on it from some of our releases in the past few years, that there is always a "Metal Heart” beating in the head offices in Naples, Italy.
So, after an intense brainstorming session, a dream team of renowned metal musicians including Tim "Ripper" Owens (ex-Judas Priest, Iced Earth), Chris Caffery(Savatage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Steve DiGiorgio (Testament, Death, etc.) and Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord) was born and put together under the direction of renowned LA-based producer Roy Z Ramirez (Bruce Dickinson, Halford, Tribe Of Gypsies).
Stay tuned for more information coming soon! More...
Theatres Des Vampires Announces New Guitarist
Italian vampiric metal legends Theatres Des Vampires has announced new guitarist Flavio Gianello (Lahmia) into the fold!
Commented the band: "We want to officially welcome our new guitar player Flavio Gianello to the team! We are really thrilled about the strong and confident feeling between us. Flavio is a great, badass guitarist! We also want to take the opportunity to thank Giorgio Ferrante for the great days we spent together. It was awesome to share the stage with him. Stay tuned for more shows and tour announcements!"
Just recently Theatres Des Vampires released the video for the new single "Resurrection Mary" taken from the band’s latest album "Candyland" (available via Scarlet Records). More...
ColdSpell Releases Music Video For New Song
Sweden's ColdSpell snaps the four year cold spell with the impending release of "A New World Arise," the fourth studio effort coming September 22nd via Escape Music.
For the fourth time the band from the land of ice and snow up in the north of Sweden is going to bring the world 12 songs that will melt a rocking heart. On "A New World Arise," the band has captured emotions of a world going crazy and finding peace in the wilderness. Check out the first single/video “Call of the Wild” in the player at the bottom.
The album was recorded at various studios throughout Sweden and once again mixed by Tommy Hansen (Pretty Maids, Helloween, Jorn). This is stunning recording that features 12 new songs of epic proportions and it’s going to put ColdSpell firmly on the map. This is Scandinavian melodic rock of the highest order and will be a strong contender for the hard rock album of 2017.
The track listing is:
1. Forevermore
2. Call of the Wild
3. It Hurts
4. Miles Away
5. Signs
6. Love Me Like You Do
7. This is Me
8. Get to the Top
9. Wait Until Tomorrow
10. Losing My Mind
11. Just One Night
12. A New World Arise More...
Gods Of Silence Unleash A "Full Moon"!
Swiss melodic metal band, Gods Of Silence released a lyric video for the new song "Full Moon." The song appears on the debut album "Neverland," which drops on September 8th via ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records.
The track listing is:
1. Gods of Silence (Intro)
2. Army of Liars
3. Against the Wall
4. Neverland
5. Full Moon
6. The Phoenix
7. Demons
8. Wonderful Years
9. Alone
10. You Mean Nothing More To Me
11. All My Life
Check out "Full Moon" here: More...
Damnation Defaced Streams Title Track Of New Album
Today, German melodic/progressive death metal act Damnation Defaced presents the title-track as a first glimpse into the new concept album “Invader From Beyond” which will be unveiled on October 6th via Apostasy Records. Check it out in the player below.
The concept: A series of heavy chemical strikes sealed the fate for the planet Niom. The denizens had to flee and find a new home. The desperate quest of finding a new habitable planet forced the Darnocs to transfer their consciousness into the computing unit of a spacecraft. This allowed them to brim over mortality and gain more time. “Invader From Beyond” tells the story of the Darnoc-pilot Daza Znieh who became the last hope for the legacy of the Darnoc from planet Niom.
The track listing is as follows:
1. Niom: 004d004f0049004e
2. Goddess of Machines
3. Invader from Beyond
4. Mark of Cain
5. The Observer
6. The Key to Your Voice
7. Rendezvous with Destiny
8. All Comes to Its End
9. Back from Apathy
10. The Creator's Fall
11. Embraced by Infinity More...
Novelists Announces New Album "Noir"
Today, up and coming modern progressive metal outfit Novelists has announced the second studio album "Noir," which will be released on September 8th via Arising Empire & SharpTone Records. You can pre-order "Noir" at this location.
The band has also released a brand new song entitled "Under Different Welkins." Listen to/watch the video clip here:
Novelists commented: "We thought it was important to release 'Under Different Welkins’ as our second single. First track "The Light, The fire’ showed some big changes in our sound, so this one may please the old fans more!"
The ‘Noir’ track listing reads as follows:
1. L'appel du Vide
2. Monochrome
3. Under Different Welkins
4. Les Nuits Noires
5. Grey Souls
6. A Bitter End
7. Stranger Self
8. The Light, The Fire
9. Joie de Vivre
10. Lead the Light
11. À Travers le Miroir
12. Heal the Wound More...
Devil You Know Changes Name To Light The Torch
Light The Torch is a burgeoning new force within the hard rock/metal community which just inked a new world-wide deal with Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The group, formerly known as Devil You Know, features the iconic Howard Jones (ex-Killswitch Engage) on vocals, Francesco Artusato (ex-All Shall Perish) on guitars and Ryan Wombacher (ex-Bleeding Through) on bass.
The new full-length album is currently in the mixing stages and showcases the band in an all new light, as Jones delivers the most poignant performance of his storied career. With no more song-writing restrictions, the band are reaching greater heights trying out a plethora of new ideas, which you will all hear in the coming months. Follow the band on Facebook at this location.
Light The Torch will absolutely continue to perform Devil You Know songs and as stated below, the only way to legally continue would be under this course of action.
Light The Torch states: “After member issues and legalities continued for a year with no end in sight, we collectively felt it was time to put DYK to rest. Every effort was made to avoid this decision, but it needed/had to be done for the sake of moving forward. We will be forever grateful to those of you who shared that journey with us. With that said, we decided that this was a perfect time to write and record something truly different, something that reflected what we have been through and what we have become. Our new album is almost done being mixed, and there will be many more details coming in the following days and weeks. We are Light The Torch. See you soon." More...
Sweet & Lynch Announce New Album "Unified"
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of the second album from Sweet & Lynch entitled "Unified." The highly anticipated follow up to the band's Billboard charting debut, "Only to Rise" will be available on November 10th. Today, the first single,"Promised Land" from the album can be heard in the player below.
In addition to his vocal and guitar work, Michael Sweet (Stryper) handled all of the production duties on "Unified," commenting: "George and I couldn't be more excited about this album! We've worked very hard to bring you the best of both worlds - a throw back of the chart topping Stryper/Dokken days yet with a modern production that fits right in with anything out there now in the rock world today. We couldn't be more proud than to be working with Brian Tichy and James LoMenzo again as they are the best rhythm section you'll ever hear. If you liked Sweet & Lynch I, you're going to love 'Unified'!"
The combination of Sweet's powerful, high-octane vocals, Lynch's immediately recognizable guitar work, and Lomenzo and Tichy's propulsive rhythm section make for an amazing musical combination. The album gives both Sweet and Lynch the opportunity to operate outside of the boundaries of each member's most well known work and really stretch their wings. Pummeling, traditional heavy metal combines with hook-laden melodic rock and traditional hard rock for a recipe that will satisfy the hungriest of rock fans!
"Unified" is an absolute must hear for fans of all of Michael Sweet and George Lynch's previous work and of course for those who enjoyed the band's excellent debut album!
The track listing is as follows:
1. Promised Land
2. Walk
3. Afterlife
4. Make Your Mark
5. Tried & True
6. Unified
7. Find Your Way
8. Heart Of Fire
9. Bridge Of Broken Lies
10. Better Man
11. Live To Die More...
Fallen Captive Is "Famous"
Cleveland OH based metal band Fallen Captive has just released the third music video from the self-titled debut full-length release, which was issued back on July 14th. The video for "Famous" was filmed live at The Agora on July 14th during the band's album release headlining show.
Frontman Stevie James commented on the track stating: "'Famous' is my take on the narcissistic and hollow culture that social media has created. Millions of insecure and talentless hacks begging for arbitrary attention through 'likes' and 'Shares.' It's no wonder my generation has a huge and worsening mental health problem. But hey, fucking it, post another selfie on the beach and tell everyone how much you care about progressive issues. Are you famous yet?"
Check out the clip here: More...
Celldweller "Echoes" In New Music Video
Electronic-rock artist/producer Celldweller issued a video clip for "Echoes," the new single from the latest album "Offworld," which just dropped last Friday via FiXT Records.
Check out the clip here:
Alpha Tiger Is "Comatose" In New Video Clip
German metal act Alpha Tiger issued a video clip for the new single "Comatose." The song appears on the band's upcoming self-titled new album coming August 25th via Steamhammer/SPV Records.
On "Comatose," guitarist Peter Langforth commented: "is it just me or is the world completely out of mind?" In a time when smart-phones dominate everyday life, I'm afraid that this question is becoming more and more common. We approached this issue with a wink and asked ourselves, how people would have responded to it more than a hundred years ago. The song COMATOSE forms the musical bridge between our third record iDentity and the new album, and thus reflects the traditional side of the album. We wish you a lot of fun with the clip!"
The track listing for the album is as follows:
1. Road To Vega 02:05
2. Comatose 05:09
3. Feather In The Wind 05:35
4. Singularity 04:20
5. Aurora 04:56
6. To Wear A Crown 04:57
7. Vice 04:40
8. Welcome To Devil's Town 05:44
9. My Dear Old Friend 05:56
10. If The Sun Refused To Shine 05:53
11. The Last Encore 04:54 More...
The New Roses Release Video For New Single
Have you ever wondered why life ain't easy, especially for a boy with long hair? The New Roses has got you covered, and have the perfect answer in the form of some brand new rock tunes for you!
In support of the band's upcoming album "One More For The Road," set to be released on August 25th via Napalm Records, The New Roses has just unleashed a brand new, hysterical music video for the track "Life Ain't Easy ( For A Boy With Long Hair)"!
Says the band: "Life Ain't Easy (For A Boy With Long Hair)" is dedicated to all the Rock'n'Roll rebels out there living a free life beside the mainstream! It's about being real and doing your own thing not giving a shit about any trends and fake stuff!"
The track list for "One More For The Road" will read as follows:
1. Quarter To Twelve
2. My Own Worst Enemy
3. Forever Never Comes
4. Dancing On A Razor Blade
5. Consider Me Gone
6. Life Ain't Easy (For A Boy With Long Hair)
7. Every Wild Heart
8. Fight You Leaving Me
9. The Same Moon
10. Piece By Peace Of Mind
11. One More For The Road
12. Do I Look Scared To You (Bonus Track)
13. The Storm (Bonus Track)
14. Nitro Nights (Bonus Track) More...
Dawn Of Disease Streams New Album Title Song
Death metal heavyweights Dawn Of Disease is set to release the new album "Ascension Gate" on August 11st via Napalm Records. Today, the band unleashed an audio stream of the album's title track! Check out "Ascension Gate" in the player at the bottom.
Says the band: "'Ascension Gate' stands for the atmospheric and melodic side of our new album. Intensity and a melancholic atmosphere are merged into catchy and monumental tunes which slowly raise tension and culminate in rousing headbang parts. Prepare for a stirring listening experience and enter the 'Ascension Gate'!"
The track list for the album is:
1. Passage
2. Perimortal
3. Leprous Thoughts
4. Beneath The Waters
5. Ascension Gate
6. Akephalos (see video clip here)
7. Fleshless Journey
8. The Growing Emptiness
9. Lucid
10. Mundus Inversus
Check out "Ascension Gate" here: More...
The Hirsch Effekt Premiere Video For New Single
After the breathless "Holon" album trilogy, The Hirsch Effekt has probably crafted the most extreme, darkest and most complex chapter, which goes by the name of "Eskapist," which will be released on August 18th. The second single "Inukshuk" is out today and currently available in the player below.
"Inukshuk displays the other extreme on 'Eskapist': calmness, simplicity and pop appeal," comments the band. "Of course not without a certain angry despair and melancholy, both of which are the cross-connections to the overall album context. Our deepest thanks go out to Marv and the Off The Road Studios, as well as to our protagonist Jari of ther German band DYSE." Check out the clip in the player below.
Socially critical, caustically political and musically overwhelming, the fourth album from the Hanoverian band is truly a lesson in progressive metal, prog and core. All three band members - drummer Moritz Schmidt, guitarist and singer Nils Wittrock and bassist and singer Ilja John Lappin - had an equal share in the writing of the record. The 12 complex compositions, interfused with prog, tech and sludge metal, continually shift between the different styles and were recorded with Tim Tautorat (who has previously worked with In Flames, Manic Street Preachers), Max Trieder and various guest musicians in Hanover, Leipzig and Berlin.
Escapism, in its many different forms, is the link between the different pieces and what holds the album together. Escaping from society, "circumstances" or private life. Once again the band's lyrics tackle issues that hurt and the music, which demands to be listened to, strikes almost incomparable in its intensity.
With the "Eskapist" album, The Hirsch Effekt gives us a final comment on our time. In simple terms: remarkably intense music. More...
Psy:code Releases Video For New Single
Copenhagen-based modern hardcore group Psy:code has teamed with Pavement Entertainment for the release of the new album "MØRKE." As a first taste, the band issued a 360 degree video for the new single "Loosen the Tight," which you can enjoy in the player below. "MØRKE "will be out August 4th and pre-orders are available at this location.
Psy:code is a band driven by a desire to reach beyond its own boundaries. The band's first two releases, "Delusion" and "Cause and Neglect," were met with critical acclaim worldwide. The praise was not met with complacency and Psy:code set the bar higher when writing the third album. "MØRKE" is a natural progression, but remains grounded in the roots planted by its predecessors.
Psy:code has a series of videos planned in the months following the release of "MØRKE." More...
Mistheria To Release New Album "Gemini"
Artlantica keyboardist/songwriter Mistheria announced the upcoming new instrumental release entitled "Gemini." The album's release date will be announced soon, but head over to this location to pre-order.
"Gemini" features a myriad of guests, including fellow Artlantica band mate and guitarist Roger Staffelbach, Testament bassist Steve Di Giorgio, T.S.O. guitarist Chris Caffery and Bruce Dickinson/Halford guitarist Roy Z, among many others. The album features 13 songs written and/or arranged by Mistheria in the metal, neo-classical, prog-metal genres.
The album was mixed and mastered by Ivan Moni Bidin at Artesonika Recording Studios, hosted by “Nuove Tecniche” (Pordenone, Italy) and produced by Mistheria. The artwork and graphic design was created by Havane.
The track list is as follows:
1. Hands of Fire (composed and arranged by Mistheria)
2. Angels in the Shadow (composed and arranged by Mistheria)
3. Fight of the Bumblebee (composed by R. Korsakov - arranged by Mistheria)
4. Moonlight Sonata (composed by L.V. Beethoven - arranged by Mistheria)
5. Air in E minor "The Day After" (composed and arranged by Mistheria)
6. Devil's Steps (composed and arranged by Mistheria)
7. Prayer to God (composed and arranged by Mistheria)
8. Prog-Fantasy (composed and arranged by Mistheria)
9. Falling Stars (composed and arranged by Mistheria)
10. My Dear Chopin (composed by F. Chopin / Mistheria - arranged by Mistheria)
11. Asturias (composed by I. Albeniz - Arranged by Mistheria)
12. Adagio in G minor (composed by T. Albinoni - arranged by Mistheria)
13. Metal Piano Sonata, op.13 (composed and arranged by Mistheria) More...
Vanish To Release New Album, New Single Issued
German metal act Vanish doesn't fit into any category - it's just METAL. Clever power metal with a hint of prog, thrash and lots of emotions. Can this be still heavy and full of groove? It can't be, you say? Yes, it can! The band returns with the third full length studio album "The Insanity Abstract," which is set for release on September 29th via Fastball Music. Check out the video clip for the new single "The Pale King" in the player below.
"The Insanity Abstract" is the epitome of everything that is considered METAL. Heavy riffs, powerful drums and catchy choruses and much more concise, heavy and modern. "The Pale King" illustrates this in an impressive way! Writing songs is a passion project for Vanish. The new songs were crafted in the rehearsal studio in a month-long process by the band as a unit.
The band can hold it's own with the great bands in the metal scene: in the last few years the band has played countless clubs and festivals and has supported many heavy hitters like Queensryche, Michael Schenker, Brainstorm, Battle Beast, Mystic Prophecy, Vanderbuyst, Axxis, Bonfire, Freedom Call and Kissin' Dynamite.
Whether playing live or on record Vanish kicks major ass and grabs YOU by the balls! Stay tuned for more information on the album. More...
Atrium Noctis Announces New Album "Aeterni"
German dark symphonic metal/melodic black metal act Atrium Noctis signed on with Sliptrick Records for the band's first release in seven years - "Aeterni." The long awaited follow up to 2010's "Home," will be issued on September 9th and will be the first to feature members: Thyratus (guitars), Rhadamanthys (guitars) and Kalliope (female vocals) - all having joined the band in 2014.
Atrium Noctis plays music which has its roots in symphonic dark and black metal. Influences from classical music mix with elements from pagan metal to create a unique sound and a special sheen of glamour to the output. The songs contain melancholic, hymnic and sentimental passages with epic and colourful nuances enriching everything as a whole.
Atrium Noctis love big sound pictures and have largely unbridled themselves from the genre limits of black metal. The group also feature multiple singers which guarantee a wide range of vocal diversity in combination with the German lyrics. This is a band that has fully dedicated itself to a melodic and sweeping sound and the new album, "Aeterni," will only enhance their reputation.
More information on the album is expected soon. More...
Parole Perse Signs With Sliptrick Records
Swiss post-metal act Parole Perse signed on with Sliptrick Records for the upcoming new album "Epicentrum" coming later this year.
Parole Perse is an entity able to mold and evolve through time. Starting from the first self titled demo in 2012 through to the last release, "My Presence, The Shades." In 2014, lineup changes altered the balance, creating an awareness of the band’s strength. Now the new sound is ready to be launched, a shockwave of powerful music characterized by tones of light and dark expressing the particular moment that marked the remaining members’ creativity phase of this new entity.
“Parole Perse is presence …Parole Perse is wave …Parole Perse is determination …Parole Perse is force!”
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From The Void Issues "Man Created God" Video Clip
Finnish Wacken Metal Battle winner From The Void just released a brutal music video for "Man Created God." The song will be featured on the band's upcoming, yet-untitled, EP release.
Formed in the early winter of 2009, From The Void is a black metal group from northern Finland bringing forth the gospel of the end times, fire, light, ashes, and truth.
Known for elaborate and atmospheric live shows, the band unleashes music with the fury of the northern wind. From the Void is performing at the Wacken Open Air festival this week and also currently writing new material.
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Crazy Lixx Issues New Music Video
Swedish hard rock/glam metal act Crazy Lixx released a new video clip for the song "Hunter of the Heart." The song appears on the latest release "Ruff Justice," which dropped back in April via Frontiers Music srl.
Check out the clip here:
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Seven Spires Pre-Release Full-Album Streaming
U.S. theatrical metal outfit Seven Spires premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new full-length concept album "Solveig", which will be out in stores August 4th. With distinct attention to melancholic power metal, melodic death, and black metal, Seven Spires fuse sounds from across the spectrum of metal with their great love for Romantic composers, and the atmospheric and storytelling capabilities of film scores.
"The human soul is a complex, multifaceted nebula of memories, intentions, and dreams,” says vocalist Adrienne Cowan, "And in order to fully express this in a story-driven album, I think it is so important to use every musical tool available to us. You can expect everything from regal black metal, bittersweet power metal during brighter moments in the story, and even a little doom metal in the darkest depths."
Check out now "Solveig" in its entirety below (it's online for free only from July 31st until the album release on August 4th).
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Ne Obliviscaris Reveals New Album Cover
Visionary Australian progressive metal crew Ne Obliviscaris will release new album "Urn" on October 27th, 2017. This upcoming full-length release follows 2014's "Citadel" (reviewed here).
Season Of Mist comments: "The Australian extreme prog stars have honed and re-balanced the key elements of their unique sound to a razor sharp musical edge. Fierce growls intertwine with emotive vocals, while devastating, intricate guitar riffs and thundering drums play against an unleashed violin and gorgeous string arrangements. Ne Obliviscaris innovate the epic, progressive and intense extreme metal forms of expression once again, marking a new peak in the steep rise of the band."
"Urn" is now available for pre-order across various CD and LP formats at the Season of Mist E-Shop. Regarding the new album, frontman Tim Charles comments: "After almost three years of honing our craft in every way that we possibly could, we finally present to you the first track from an album of which we could not be more proud of. 'Urn' feels like the culmination of all our years of hard work; the delivery of everything that we have wanted to create. Music and art as our imaginations see it fit to be. 'Intra Venus' is more concise than much of our work and is in fact the only song on 'Urn' under ten minutes, but one that we feel is a great introduction to the record. We hope that you will enjoy it." More...
Bloodhunter Posts "Let The Storm Come" Single
Spanish death metal band Bloodhunter has launched first single "Let the Storm Come," taken from second album "The End of Faith," which will be released this coming October 16th via Xtreem Music. The album's full track listing is as follows:
01. The Forbidden Zone
02. The End of Faith
03. Eyes Wide Open
04. Still Standing Up
05. Death & Rebirth
06. The Queen Beast
07. All these Souls Shall Serve Forever
08. Spirits of Sin
09. Let the Storm Come
10. Possesed by Myself
11. Crystal Mountain (Death) More...
Antiversum Unveils Album Details
Invictus Productions has set September 29th as the international release date for Antiversum's "Cosmos Comendti" album.
Formed in 2010 by dedicated and experienced musicians in the Swiss metal scene, Antiversum is a nihilistic entity that creates a disturbing and storming amalgamation of black, doom, and death metal.
First emanation from the void "Antinova" can be heard below, while the album's track listing is as follows:
1. Antinova
2. Creatio e Chao orta est
3. Cosmos Comedenti
4. Nihil ad Probandum More...
Syn Ze Sase Tri Announces New Album
The fourth epic opus from Transylvanian metal warriors Syn Ze Sase Tri is on the horizon, with "Zaul Mos" due out September 29th via Code666.
"Zaul Mos" is strongly inspired by the bloody myth of the ancient Dacian legends of the motherland of Transylvania. Get ready for grandiose pagan black metal with folk influences - check out the cover artwork and track listing below.
01. Tarimu' De Lumina
02. Din Negru Gind
03. Solu' Zeilor
04. De-a Dreapta Omului
05. Zaul Mos
06. Plecaciune Zaului
07. Urzeala Ceriului
08. Cocosii Negri
09. In Pintecu' Pamintului (Electric Version) More...
Gravdal Premieres New Song "Apostler av døden"
Norwegian black metal act Gravdal premieres a new song titled "Apostler av døden", taken from the upcoming new album "Kadaverin", which will be officially unleashed on August 11 via Soulseller Records. "Kadaverin" was produced in Mackwerk studio by Lord Bård and mastered by Herbrand Larsen at Conclave & Earshot studios. It features guest appearances from members of Satyricon, Taake, SAHG, The Ruins Of Beverast, Seven Impale and Orkan and lyrics written by V`gandr (Helheim, Taake).
Check out now "Apostler av døden" below.
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Vintersea Releases New Video
Corvallis, OR-based melodic metal group Vintersea just released a music video for "Skies Set Ablaze," taken off debut album "The Gravity of Fall." Guitarist Riley Nix comments:
"'Skies Set Ablaze' contains strong themes of human conflict, represented here by Fire and Ece. Karl Whinnery, the producer of our video, showcases a color palette and variety of shots that set Ice against Fire as our protagonist feels the weight of societies collapse, ultimately deciding that our world may be better off devoid of life."
1. Arise
2. The Host
3. Entities
4. Skies Set Ablaze
5. The Holy Procession
6. The Gravity of Fall
7. Crevasse
8. Embers
9. Twinleaf
10. Mirror Lake More...
Grave Circles Shares Full-Album Stream Of Debut EP
Ukrainian black metal band named Grave Circles shares the full-album stream of the band's brand new debut EP "Tome I", which was released July 19 via Bandcamp.
Check out now "Tome I" in its entirety below.
Leaves' Eyes Recording Album
Following that thoroughly unpleasant implosion last year, Leaves' Eyes is back up and running with a new lineup and recording an forthcoming full-length release. Drummer Joris Nijenhuis comments:
"Great news from Mastersound Studio - drum recordings are finished for the upcoming Leaves' Eyes album! Expect some heavy and big sounding drums, the album will be filled with some great heavy, catchy and epic songs. Definitely my favorite Leaves' Eyes album so far! Thanks to the following companies for their support: Zildjian Company, Vater Drumsticks, Remo, and Mapex USA." More...
Runespell Premieres New Song "Oblivion Winds"
Australia’s black metal unit Runespell premieres a new song entitled "Oblivion Winds", taken from the upcoming new album "Unhallowed Blood Oath", which Iron Bonehead plans to release on September 29.
Check out now "Oblivion Winds" below.
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