Metal News for August 14, 2015
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27 news articles posted on this day.
Hell:On Announces New Album Release
Ukrainian metal band Hell:On is celebrating a 10th anniversary this year by releasing fifth studio album "Once Upon A Chaos," due out August 31 through Ferrrum. Check out the advance track "Filth" below. The full "Once Upon A Chaos" track listing is as follows:
1. Filth
2. Delirium
3. Curse of Flesh
4. Self-Destruction
5. Obliteration
6. Lustration
7. Salvation in Death
8. I'm God More...
Throaat Streaming Full New EP
Brooklyn black metal heavy cult Throaat is now streaming the entirety of new EP, "Black Speed," which was released last week by Invictus Productions. The track listing is:
1. The Tortures
2. Her Altar Needs More Blood (Sign of the Coven)
3. Explode From Living Flame
4. Rampage
5. In League With Satan More...
Dealey Plaza Releases New Album, Music Video
Dealey Plaza's new album "Deliver Us" just dropped on August 11 and a new music video for the track "Farewell, Farewell" is also online and can be heard below. The album's full track listing is as follows:
1. Notable Entity
2. Two Wolves
3. Succubus
4. Altered
5. Lead Poisoning
6. Death Anxiety
7. Confess (Interlude)
8. The Courtesan and the Sitar Man
9. Farewell, Farewell
10. Oh, How the Mighty Have Fallen
11. And Again, I'm Broken (The Hanging II)
12. Begotten
Ahab Releases "The Isle" Video
This is definitely going to be stormy: the German doomsters from Ahab are drawing closer to the release of upcoming album "The Boats Of The Glen Carrig," which is coming out worldwide on August 28 via Napalm Records.
Today the four guys have unveiled a new studio video for the track "The Isle," which gives an exclusive look and insight into the recording process. See Ahab not only in the studio below, but also live on tour on these upcoming dates: More...
Skepticism Posts New Song
Skepticism today premieres another new track from "Ordeal" - check out "You" below. Fans can pick up the new album "Ordeal" on September 18 via Svart Records. The full track listing is as follows:
1. You
2. Momentary
3. The Departure (watch the music video here)
4. March Incomplete
5. The Road
6. Closing Music
7. Pouring
8. The March and the Stream More...
Theologian Streaming "God Comes As A Wall"
Theologian is set to unleash "A Means By Which To Break The Surface Of The Real" on August 28, and today in preparation for the release a taste of the LP's madness has leaked online. Check out "God Comes As A Wall" below.
The band has also confirmed several upcoming live performances for the late summer and early autumn months, beginning with a Brooklyn show on September 11 alongside Nyodene D, Dreamcrusher and others. October will see the band in Allston, Massachusetts taking part in the Voidstar 25th Anniversary Fest on the 2nd, followed by another show on the 30th in Brooklyn with Sewer Goddess, Gnaw and Kintaan. Additional shows will be announced in the weeks ahead.
9/11/2015 The Silent Barn - Brooklyn, NY w/ Nyodene D, Dreamcrusher, more TBA
10/02/2015 Brighton Music Hall - Allston, MA @ Voidstar 25th Anniversary Fest @ w/ Author & Punisher, Compactor, Insect Ark, The Vomit Arsonist, more [info]
10/30/2015 The Acheron - Brooklyn, NY @ w/ Sewer Goddess, Gnaw, Kintaan [info] More...
Castle Announces "Doomed From The Womb" Tour
Continuing to support 2014's "Under Siege," Castle is excited to announce the Doomed From the Womb tour. The headlining tour will kick off in early November - full dates available below.
Castle will also appear on a short jaunt up the West Coast starting this weekend before returning to begin writing material for a new album. Upcoming Castle tour dates are as follows:
8/15 Los Angeles, CA – Loaded
8/16 Los Osos, CA – Sweet Springs Saloon
8/17 San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
8/18 Eugene, OR – Wandering Goat
8/19 Seattle, WA – Funhouse
8/20 Vancouver, BC – Funky Winker Beans
8/21 Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub
8/22 Bellingham, WA – Shakedown
8/24 Portland, OR – Ash St. Saloon
8/25 Bend, OR – Third Street Pub
11/5 Denver, CO @ Three Kings
11/6 Madison, WI @ The Wisco
11/7 Chicago, IL @ Reggies
11/8 Minneapolis, MN @ TBA
11/9 Milwaukee, WI @ Franks Power Plant
11/10 Detroit, MI @ Corktown
11/11 Rochester, NY @ Bugjar
11/12 Boston, MA @ O’Briens
11/13 Portland, ME @ Geno’s
11/14 Montpelier, VT @ Charlie O’s
11/15 Providence, RI @ Dusk
11/16 Brooklyn, NY @ Acheron
11/17 Philadelphia, PA @ Millcreek Tavern
11/18 Baltimore, MD @ Sidebar
11/19 Washington, DC @ The Pinch
11/20 Richmond, VA @ Strange Matter
11/21 Raleigh, NC @ The Maywood
11/22 Knoxville, TN @ Open Chord
11/23 Louisville, KY @ Highlands Taproom
11/24 Nashville, TN @ TBD
11/25 Little Rock, AR @ Vino’s
11/26 Oklahoma City, OK @ Blue Note More...
A Band Of Orcs Card Game Getting Expansion Set
Everybody's favorite full-costume death metal group A Band Of Orcs was featured in the bluffing card game Dubious Alliance, which is now getting an expansion titled Lair Of The Lich King, due out later this year. The following update was just issued about the progress on this new expansion set:
"How about a quick production update on the Lair of the Lich King? Illustrations are pouring in, so we remain on schedule for Kickstarter deliveries later this year.
"Here is one of the amazing illustrations from Evgani. The Lich King's Mass Confusion spell causes the tribe to turn on each other! Negative Survival cards for everyone." More...
Metal Allegiance Posts Studio Video #6
The sixth studio webisode from Metal Allegiance is now online ahead of the band's self-titled debut album due out September 18 via Nuclear Blast.
This week' episode covers the recording of "Destination Nowhere," featuring Matt Heafy of Trivium as guest vocalist and guitarist. The full album's track listing is:
01. Gift Of Pain (feat. Randy Blythe, Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy, Gary Holt)
02. Let Darkness Fall (feat. Troy Sanders, Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy, Mark Menghi, Rex Brown, Randy Blythe)
03. Can’t Kill The Devil (feat. Chuck Billy, Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy, Phil Demmel, Andreas Kisser)
04. Dying Song (feat. Phil Anselmo, Alex Skolnick, Mark Menghi, Mike Portnoy)
05. Scars (feat. Mark Osegueda, Cristina Scabbia, Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy)
06. Destination: Nowhere (feat. Matthew K Heafy, Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy)
07. Wait Until Tomorrow (feat. Doug Pinnick, Jamey Jasta, Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy)
08. Triangulum (feat. Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy, Misha Mansoor, Ben Weinman, Charlie Benante, Phil Demmel, Matthew K. Heafy, Ron “Bumblefoot“ Thal)
09. Pledge Of Allegiance (feat. Mark Osegueda, Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy, Charlie Benante, Gary Holt, Andreas Kisser)
Bonus track:
10. We Rock (feat. Mark Osegueda, Chris Jericho, Tim “Ripper“ Owens, Alissa White-Gluz, Chuck Billy, Steve “Zetro“ Souza, Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy, Andreas Kisser, Phil Demmel, Gary Holt) More...
Buckcherry Streaming Full New Album
If that "Fuck" EP from last year wasn't enough to dissuade you from listening to Buckcherry, there's now a whole new album available.
Stream all the songs from "Rock 'N' Roll" at Pandora Premieres here. The record is scheduled for release on August 21 via the band’s own label F-Bomb Records. You can also see the band live on these upcoming Buckcherry tour dates:
Aug 28 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom (w/Saint Asonia, Saving Abel & Sons of Texas)
Aug 29 - Syracuse, NY - New York State Fair/Chevy Court Stage More...
Audiotopsy Streaming New Tracks
Audiotopsy, the foursome featuring guitarist Greg Tribbett (Mudvayne, Hell Yeah), drummer Matt McDonough (Mudvayne), vocalist Billy Keeton (Skrape), and bassist Perry Stern will release debut album "Natural Causes" on October 2 on Napalm Records.
Check out the songs "Headshot" and "The Calling" in the SoundCloud clips provided below. Vocalist Billy Keeton comments: "'The Calling' is about that slow burning flame that burns inside every artist. It is slow and constant and all the emotions like love, hate and pain that come with it are 'our' calling... 'This is our calling...'"
New album "Natural Causes" is available for pre-order at iTunes here. The track listing is:
1. Headshot
2. All We Know
3. LYLAB
4. The Calling
5. H2O (Interlude)
6. Swim
7. Disguise Your Devils
8. Burn the Sky
9. Distorted
10. Darken the Rainbow
11. Frozen Scars
12. Natural Causes (Outro) More...
Voyager Gearing Up For Tour
Australian progressive metal quintet Voyager will hit the road later this month for a Revolver Magazine sponsored North American tour with Swedish outfit Evergrey, as well as Borealis and Oceans of Slumber in support.
The summer trek will kick off in Chicago on August 26 before wrapping up at ProgPower USA in Atlanta, GA on September 11. A full list of tour dates can be found below.
"We're beyond excited to be hitting North America again," commented Voyager frontman, Daniel Estrin. "We have some of the most amazing, dedicated fans there and we can't wait to deliver some Aussie action. With such a stellar lineup, you won't want to miss a note."
Voyager guitarist Scott Kay and bassist Alex Canion will also be offering guitar and bass lessons to fans on the road. Spots are limited, so email: voyagerlessons@gmail.com to reserve a personal lesson today.
Voyager will be playing songs from fifth album, "V" (reviewed here), which released in June 2014. More...
Meytal Releases "Nothing" Video
Meytal, featuring drummer Meytal Cohen, just released a brand new video for the song "Nothing" - check it out below.
The song, written by Cohen and Sahaj Ticotin from the band Ra, appears on the "Alchemy" album, which will be released worldwide via iTunes on August 24.
Eucharist Announces Vinyl "Demise Rites" Release
Iron Bonehead Productions is proud to present a special vinyl pressing of Eucharist's "Demise Rites" demo collection, set for international release on November 27th.
Comprising two cassettes from 2011 - the selfsame "Demise Rites" debut and "Tenebrous Summoning" later that year, both limited to 50 copies but only half of which were circulated on dubbed tapes and Xeroxed covers - the full six-track compilation of "Demise Rites" introduced this solitary Australian to the metal underground with an air of mystery and malignancy.
However, the label who released the compilation folded in 2012 not long after its release, which was limited to only 100 copies. Now, immortalized on vinyl, Eucharist shall have its rightful opportunity to infect more listeners worldwide and with ever more diseased tones than before. More...
Wildlights Streaming Full Album
After a series of song releases, North Carolina's Wildlights - featuring ASG vocalist/guitarist Jason Shi and Thunderlip! drummer Johnny Collins - is now streaming the band's full new self-titled album online.
Listen in below, thanks to MetalSucks.net. The album's artwork was illustrated by Brian Mercer and the track listing is as follows:
1. Anchors
2. Rebel Smiles
3. Part of the Sea
4. Snow Song
5. Hellfire Forever
6. Pictures
7. Onward Upward
8. Lights Out
9. New Year Repeat
10. Climb in the Throne
11. Lions
12. Big Frontier More...
Neurotic November Tells The "Truth About You"
Miami’s Neurotic November has announced sophomore release, "Fighting Words," is coming September 18 and today the band has released the single “Truth About You." Listen in below.
Vocalist Dee Dee tells us, “’Truth About You’ is for every back stabber, everyone who said they had your back but didn't. The one friend you thought you could trust but couldn't.”
On the band's evolution, he continues, “This album was written for everyone who has ever felt betrayed, and for those who don't have a voice. It’s angry, violent, and brutally honest. You're either with us, or against us. ‘Hood Metal’ is going to be on the lips and speakers of every one who has ever loved us, and those who talked shit about us. We're coming to dominate the underground.” More...
Wovenwar To Support Atreyu On Tour
Wovenwar will return to the road next month supporting Atreyu. The guys will be venturing forth for a string of dates in September and October, beginning September 18th at The Glass House in Pomona, CA. Further support will come from Unearth and Beartooth.
Bassist/vocalist Josh Gilbert comments: "We're honored to be heading out on the road with our brothers in Atreyu and Beartooth for what's sure to be a banger of a tour and the must-mosh event of the fall."
Wovenwar's newly unleashed video for "Archers" can be seen below, and you can check out Atreyu's latest clip for "Long Live" at this location.
09/18 Pomona, CA The Glass House
09/19 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades
09/20 Los Angeles, CA Troubadour
10/02 Detroit, MI The Crofoot Ballroom
10/05 Toronto, ON The Opera House
10/06 Montreal, QC Corona Theatre
10/07 New York, NY Irving Plaza
10/09 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
10/11 Baltimore, MD Baltimore Soundstage
10/12 Norfolk, VA The NorVa More...
Moonbound Signs With Power Prog, Details New LP
International progessive rock act Moonbound signed on with Pure Prog Records. The band will issue the third studio release "Uncomfortable News From the Moon" worldwide on September 18th. The first single and music video "Cheetah Conquers The Moon" can be viewed below.
Moonbound is the brainchild of vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Fabio Trentini (well known for fans and the trade press in Europe for his work with acts like Subway To Sally, H-Blockx, Guano Apes, Sasha, Le Orme, Milan Polak, All Ends ...). Offering up an eclectic blend of hooky, 80s-influenced progressive rock, Moonbound captured the attention of audiences with their 2009’s album "Confession And Release" and its 2011 follow-up, the critically-acclaimed "Peak Of Eternal Light". Both albums featured the notable contributions of prog rock luminaries Markus Reuter (Stick Men) and Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson, Mr. Mister).
For the new album, Trentini reunited with Reuter and Mastelotto, adding an all-star cast of
musicians including Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson), Steve Farris and Steve George (both of Mr. Mister), Tim Pierce (session guitarist for Phil Collins, Roger Waters, and Carlos Santana), Milan Polak and many more.
Loaded with infectious hooks, spiced with catchy melodies and laced with dark progressive themes, "Uncomfortable News From The Moon" exhibits Moonbound at its absolute musical and lyrical peak. And once again Trentini proves his skills as an extremely capable singer with a distinctive and empathetic voice that puts the crown on this masterpiece. An album not only for fans of the genre, mass compatibility is more than guaranteed and could make "Uncomfortable News From The Moon" a trendsetter in terms of modern prog rock.
The track list for "Uncomfortable News From the Moon" is:
1. As Long As The Dream Is Real
2. Hero & Zero
3. Union
4. The Sacred Flame
5. Cheetah Conquers The Moon, Part One
6. The Real Loneliness
7. Get Along
8. Guidance
9. Beautiful World
10. Almighty Game More...
Joel Hoekstra's 13 Premieres New Track "Anymore"
Whitesnake guitarist Joel Hoekstra unleashed a lyric video for the new track "Anymore" over at Ultimate Classic Rock at this location (also in the player below). The song will appear on the New York native's side project Joel Hoekstra's 13 debut album "Dying to Live." The album is set to drop on October 16th via Frontiers Records srl.
"Anymore" features a guest vocal appearance by Symphony X frontman Russell Allen. Check out the track here:
Varg Reveals Details On New Full Length Album
Days after German metal act Varg unleashed new details of the upcoming EP "Rotkäppchen" (details here), the band laid out the juicy blood stained meat kibble for the full length follow up: "Das Ende Aller Lügen." The offering will be released on January 15th 2016 via Napalm Records.
The album art and track listing are available below:
1. Der große Diktator
2. Das Ende aller Lügen
3. Revolution
4. Streyfzug
5. Achtung
6. Dunkelheit
7. Totentanz
8. Einherjer
9. Wintersturm
10. Ascheregen More...
W.A.S.P. Premieres New Track "Last Runaway"
W.A.S.P. premiered the new track "Last Runaway" - the first taste of the new album "Golgotha" - over at Ultimate Classic Rock at this location (also streaming in the player below). The album drops on October 9th via Steamhammer/SPV Records.
"Forty years ago I came to Hollywood as a teenager," says frontman Blackie Lawless. "Terrified and scared out of my mind, I had no idea what waited there for me. The song 'Last Runaway' is an intensely personal account of what happened to me, not only then but over the years and the success that followed after. Be it a kid looking for success in the music business or any life challenging endeavor that someone would 'Runaway' from in life, I’m certain that everyone can relate to this story one way or another. It’s another kid ‘chasing the dream’ and trying to survive it in the process. We’ve all been there."
Named after the hill where Jesus Christ was crucified, "Golgotha" (which means "place of the skull") continues their exploration of Biblical horror stories that W.A.S.P. employed on Babylon. "'There are times in any band’s career that somehow all things mesh together," says Lawless. "Their experiences, influences, and personal timing bring them into a common space. This has happened with this record. Four years in the making has provided direction, but even greater reflection."
The track listing for the album is:
1. Scream
2. Last Runaway
3. Shotgun
4. Miss You
5. Fallen Under
6. Slaves of the New World Order
7. Eyes of My Maker
8. Hero of the World
9. Golgotha
Check out "Last Runaway" here: More...
Iron Maiden Posts New Music Video Online
British heavy metal icons Iron Maiden have posted their new music video online for the song, "Speed of Light." You can check it out below.
The video takes a journey through the video game world, displaying the ever evolving graphics that have been prevalent throughout the history of the pastime, all the while of course, featuring the band's beloved mascot, Eddie.
The song itself comes from the group's forthcoming new studio album, "Book of Souls," which will be released on September 4th through Parlophone/Sanctuary Music. More...
Interview
A Conversation With Endeavour
This day and age is perhaps the most difficult for a young band to "make it," but with a well received EP out for over a year and their reputation and skill earning them a slot at Britain's fastest growing metal festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Bristol based progressive metal band Endeavour appear to be well on their way to becoming one of the bigger names in the British metal scene. I sat down for a chat with the band last night to discuss their Bloodstock appearance, plans for the future and how the hell grunge and prog can be fused so well.
Diamond Oz: I guess the first thing to bring up would be your recent performance at Bloodstock. How were you able to secure a slot at one of Britain's most popular festival?
Iain Davies (Guitar/Vocals): We entered the Metal 2 The Masses competition in Bristol. We had previously tried this in 2013 but we didn't have much of a fan base in Bristol then. 2 years on we've managed to gain a few fans who supported us through the competition.
Chris Hawkins (Vocals): Thanks to our awesome fans, we found ourself in the final. Our buds in Mortishead got the New Blood stage slot but we were very kindly offered the slot at the Jagermeister stage.
Diamond Oz: So was that kind of a runner up prize?
Chris: I don't know if it was an official 'runner up' slot but judge Rob Bannister is obviously a cool dude because he put us forward for the slot.More...
Serial Butcher Premieres New Track
Belgian brutal death metal outfit Serial Butcher - featuring current and former members of Aborted, Emeth, Moker, Ectopia - premieres its new track "Sadistic Spare Parts Surgery", taken from the upcoming album "Brute Force Lobotomy", out in stores on CD and digital formats on September 18, 2015 via Unique Leader Records.
Check out now "Sadistic Spare Parts Surgery" below.
King Conquer Premieres Official Music Video
Naples, Florida death metal outfit King Conquer premieres its official music video for "Death Bed" below.
Catch King Conquer on the "Death Take Me Home Tour" with Here Comes The Kraken, Adaliah, Dealey Plaza, and Enterprise Earth on the following dates below: More...
Battlecross Premieres New Music Video "Absence"
Motor City thrashers Battlecross premiere their brand new music video for the track "Absence", taken from the band's upcoming new album "Rise To Power”, which will meet an August 21st release date via Metal Blade.
Check out now "Absence" below.
August Burns Red Premieres New Music Video
August Burns Red premieres a new music video for the track "Identity", taken from the band's recently released new album "Found In Far Away Places" out in stores via Fearless Records.
Check out now "Identity" below.
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