Metal News for July 5, 2014
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11 news articles posted on this day.
Cardinals Folly Debuts New Track
InvisibleOranges.com has posted the exclusive premiere of "Sighisoaran," a brand new track off of "Our Cult Continues!," the forthcoming sophomore album from doom merchants Cardinals Folly.
The album is due out on August 19th via Shadow Kingdom Records, which gives you plenty of time to soak in the gloom of "Sighisoaran." Do so at this location.
In Vacuo Streaming Self-Titled Album
After releasing a music video for the track "Urpower," Hungarian outfit In Vacuo is now streaming the band's full self-titled album online. Check it out below, and the track listing is as follows:
1. Obvious 07:00
2. Urpower 06:07
3. Cradle Of The Universe 07:48
4. Whip Slashing Thousand Times 05:56
5. Dance Of The Universe 04:37
6. The Beast 04:11
Within The Ruins Posts Album Trailer
Following the "Elite" full-length album release from last year, Within The Ruins is now gearing up to drop new album "Phenomena."
The upcoming release is due to drop on July 22nd, 2014 and today a preview trailer for the album has been made available online.
Hear a teaser for "Phenomena" in the YouTube player below.
You can also check out a previously posted lyric video for the new song "Gods Amongst Men" at this location.
Pre-orders for "Phenomena" can be found via eOne music over here.
Despite Releases New Music Video
Gothenburg, Sweden-based metal outfit Despite has released a new music video from the band's third album "EPic". The music video for the song "As You Bleed" can be seen below.
Desapite's Peter Tuthill says: "We actually asked the fans which song they wanted us to make a music video for and the results pointed more or less unanimously towards 'As You Bleed.' Also, it felt like an awesome track to make a video for as it clearly HAD to contain lot's of blood and aggression. We're really stoked about releasing this beast upon the world!"
The music video was directed and filmed byfrontman Peter Tuthill with some assistance from the bassist Mathias Dagerhed. Despite is also in the final stages of pre-production of two new songs, which are scheduled for release later this year.
You can hear the previously released "EPic" album on Spotify here. More...
Shoreside Calls It Quits
Australian metalcore outfit Shoreside has issued the following announcement online about calling it quits:
"Last night was our final set as a band. I would like to personally thank each and every person who came out to see us and show support for our last show. We've had a hell of a lot of fun and met so many new and amazing people these past 3 years as a band.
"Again I want to personally thank each and every person who has supported us throughout the years, it really has been great!!! But alas this isn't the last you'll see of us, I can guarantee that you will see some of us if not all of us again on the musical front.
"Special thanks goes out to Corey Burton for agreeing to join us again for the last show! Shoreside is:
Corey Burton - Lead Screamed Vocals
Michael Bujaki - Guitars & Clean Vocals
Chris Di Carlo - Guitars & Backing Vocals
Jason Anderson - Bass Guitar
Travis Clarke - Drums & Clean Vocals
"Farewell all and thanks again for everything! WE ARE SHORESIDE!!!" More...
Sons Of Crom Signs With Debemur Morti
Sons of Crom (which apparently has nothing whatsoever to do with the spawn of Metalunderground's CROMCarl) has inked a deal with Debemur Morti Productions. The label comments:
"We are extremely proud to announce the signing of the very promising young band - Sons of Crom.
"The music of this Finnish-Swedish duo formed by Janne Posti and Iiro Sarkki can be described as a fantastic mix of different influences among which we could mention Bathory, Arcturus or Enslaved.
"Their debut album, 'Riddle Of Steel,' is near completion and will be released in September 2014. Since we're nice and willing to help you solve the riddle, we are now offering you a free digital EP! Indeed, you can already get a taste of their pagan, epic and atmospherically dense metal by listening to "Conqueror" below!
"You can download, share and abuse it for free so we hope you help us spread this epic EP!" More...
1349 Reveals New Album Details
MetalHammer has now revealed that 1349's new album "Massive Cauldron Of Chaos" will be released on September 29th.
"Massive Cauldron of Chaos" will follow the 2010 album "Demonoir" (reviewed here). The artwork can be seen below, and the track listing will be as follows:
1. Cauldron
2. Slaves (available for streaming here)
3. Exorcism
4. Postmortem
5. Mengele's
6. Golem
7. Chained
8. Godslayer More...
Teramaze Announces Full Time Keyboardist
After recruiting both a new vocalist and a new bass player already this year, Teramaze has now issued the following update about bringing on a full-time keyboard player:
"We would like to Welcome Dave Holley as the new keyboard player of Teramaze. Dave played keys on our album 'Esoteric Symbolism' and did such an amazing job we thought why not make him a full time member. Welcome Davey!"
You can also read our review of "Esoteric Symbolism" at this location, and check out a teaser trailer below. More...
Pirosaint Front Man's House Burns Down
Pirosaint has issued the following announcement about vocalist Gonzalo Rodriguez's house burning down:
"We regret to announce that our vocalist, Gonzalo Rodriguez, has lost his home due to a house fire. He and his family are okay, however, it looks as though they have lost everything.
"We have started a fundraiser called '100 For a Friend,' which will allow those who are willing to donate to purchase our recent release, 'Infected Brutality,' at a discounted price, or you can simply donate to the fund.
"All proceeds will go straight to Gonzalo and his family. Please keep them in your thoughts during this difficult time. We love you Tukan!!" More...
The Prophecy 23 Finishes Recording Album
Aaaaaand it's a wrap: The Prophecy 23's new album is now recorded and will be released later this year via Massacre Records. The band comments:
"The recordings are finished. We nailed down 14 fresh and tight tracks for the upcoming album at Kohlekeller Studio.
"Can't wait to play them the first time live at VIEL UND DRAUSSEN FESTVAL Heilbronn! Big thanks to Kristian Kohle Kohlmannslehner for producing the best album we've ever had!!!"
Photos from the band's time in the recording studio are available at The Prophecy 23's Facebook profile here. More...
Kissin' Dynamite Reveals Album Cover
AFM Records today proudly presents the cover artwork for the new Kissin' Dynamite album "Megalomania," which can be seen below. "Megalomania" is due out via the label this coming September 5th, 2014.
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