Metal News for August 16, 2016
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Pit Stories: Finishing A Bottle Before The Show
Ready for another Tuesday Pit Story metal fans?
In recent weeks we've covered wheelchair pits and Babymetal walls of death, an in-depth look at learning the touring ropes for new bands, and even a full cornucopia of bizarre show stories.
Today we have Italian power/prog icons DGM on board for a new tale involving the musicians having a little bit too much fun before the show, but trying their drunk damnedest to put on a killer gig anyway.
The story comes from a live appearance five years back while the band was on tour with Symphony X. DGM tells the tale like this:
It was the last gig of Symphony X's 2011 tour for "Iconoclast." We supported Symphony X throughout their whole European tour in 2011 across all Europe and of course lots of funny moments come back to my mind. We were in London at the O2 in the dressing rooms area and all the crew and band from Symphony X arrived to gives us some presents... from what I can remember it was a bottle of Jack Daniel's (or two...?).
Since you cannot bring them on a plane and we were supposed to be in Italy the day after, we had this brilliant idea of finishing them right in that moment. I know this sounds like the typical Motley Crue-style, but I can assure you that it's not that easy if you play this fast progressive intricate stuff for an hour!!!!
Somehow we managed to finished the show and we continued with beers and whatever during the whole SyX set... during their last song we invaded the stage and each one of us “stalked” their “alter-ego”... I went to Romeo's side, Fabio went to Jason's Drums and so on... you know we were and we still are major fan of the band and I remember that they let us play their instruments for a short time during the song, and I can recall clearly that I personally fucked up every note of that passage of music, and all the other guys in the band did pretty much the same... ahahahah. This was so embarrassing in front of the audience and in front of the SyX guy, but in the end a funny memory!
Frontiers Music Srl will release the brand new album from Italian prog metal masters DGM, entitled "The Passage," on August 26th. Check out the songs "Ghost Of Insanity" and "Fallen" below. More...
Equilibrium Posts "Armageddon" Trailer
The brand new masterpiece from German epic metal pioneers Equilibrium, titled "Armageddon," was released last Friday via Nuclear Blast.
Guitarist, composer and lyricist René Berthiaume spent almost two years working on this new opus. The result is rather dark, while retaining the bombast and folk elements of the previous records.
Today, the band has released a new album trailer via YouTube. Check it out below. A full music video for "Eternal Destination" can also be seen at this location.
12 Year Old Interviews Phil Anselmo
Elliott of LittlePunkPeople got to hang with Phil Anselmo for a little while at the Monster Mania convention in NJ and they had a great time talking about Phil's upcoming Superjoint Ritual release, his project with Bill Moseley, his favorite horror movie character of all time, Dimebag Darrell, ghosts, farts, and more.
Theatres Des Vampires Reveals New Album Details
Theatres des Vampires is an Italian Gothic metal band with strong symphonic influences, formed in 1994 with a name inspired by the works of Anne Rice.
The new Theatres Des Vampires album "Candyland" is set to be released on October 14th, 2016 and is based around a room of the infamous Pennhurst asylum in Pennsylvania, a room which was different from all the others, with colored walls and bars on the windows.
Described as hell on earth by the patients of the facility, this room named "Candyland" was where adults and children with severe mental problems have been hidden from the public eye for decades. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Morgana Effect
2. Resurrection Mary
3. Delusional Denial
4. Parasomnia
5. Candyland
6. Your Ragdol
7. Pierrot Lunaire
8. Photographic
9. Opium Shades
10. Seventh Room
11. Autumn Leaves More...
Controlled Bleeding Posts Guitar Playthroughs
Experimental project Controlled Bleeding will return with its first proper studio album since 2002, entitled "Larva Lumps and Baby Bumps," later this month on Artoffact Records.
Today, the band has launched two guitar playthrough videos for the tracks "Driving Through Darkness" and "The Perks of Being a Perv." Check 'em out below.
An eclectic mix of industrial, progressive rock, jazz and heavy metal influences, "Larva Lumps and Baby Bumps" will be released as a 2CD digipak and digital download on August 26th, with a 2LP edition, housed in a beautiful gatefold, to be released on September 23rd.
Pre-orders are online right here and the full track listing for "Larva Lumps and Baby Bumps" will be as follows: More...
Worshipper Explores The "Darkness"
Boston-based metal band Worshipper will release full-length debut, "Shadow Hymns," on August 26th via Tee Pee Records.
The album was recorded at Q Division, Mad Oak, and Converse Rubber Tracks Studios with producers Benny Grotto (Aerosmith, Orange Goblin) and David Minehan (The Replacements).
Today another song from "Shadow Hymns" comes online - check out "Darkness" below. The album's full track listing is as follows:
1. High Above the Clouds
2. Step Behind
3. Ghosts and Breath
4. Darkness
5. Place Beyond the Light (streaming here)
6. Another Yesterday
7. Wolf Song
8. Black Corridor More...
Black Crown Initiate's Gear Stolen In Missouri
Black Crown Initiate had gear, personal effects, and money stolen while the band was stopped in St. Louis. Fans can help get the group back on the road by donating here and Black Crown Initiate issued this statement:
"To all of our dear friends, unfortunately were just robbed in St Louis Missouri. We were in a restaurant for 40 minutes and all of our belongings and money were stolen out of our van in a well lit parking lot.
"Priceless items were taken including laptops, passports, laminates and personal effects. Worst of all, five thousand dollars that we made on this tour is gone. We have to go to Europe in 3 weeks and need as much help as we can get.
"We undoubtedly worked our selves to the bone on one of the best tours we've ever done, only to have it swept out from under us. Any single thing you can contribute helps us. All of our cash from the tour is completely gone. We're working our way home out of our own pocket. Thank you in advance." More...
Winter Calling Releases "Follow Me Down" Video
Winter Calling has a new video out now for "Follow Me Down," which can be seen below and comes off the "Faces" album.
Released earlier this month, "Faces" features a guest appearance by guitarist John Wesley (Porcupine Tree, Fish, Mike Tramp, Big Elf) on the song "Not Like You" and bears cover artwork by David Ho (Sony Music, Seether, Soulfly, Heavy Metal magazine).
1. Disorder
2. Not Like You
3. The Tower
4. Follow Me Down
5. Truth from a Lie
6. Still Hold On
7. A New Me a Few Me
8. A Different Tune
9. My Own Way More...
Cyberstar Posts "Never Die"
Cyberstar - featuring vocalist Jasen Moreno (Drowning Pool), guitarist Billy Grey (Fozzy), and drummer Dusty Winterrowd (Allele) - has released a tribute video for the single "Never Die."
This video is the second single to be released from an upcoming debut EP. Cyberstar comments: "We wanted to release not just a lyric video, but also a tribute video dedicated to some of the artists who helped influence our lives and the world. What better way to do it, our song 'Never Die' is perfect." More...
Deathcult Releasing "Beasts Of Faith"
On September 26th, Invictus Productions (in conspiracy with Iron Bonehead Productions) is proud to present the debut album of Switzerland's Deathcult, "Beasts of Faith."
On the heels of Invictus' reissue of the band's '12 demo, Deathcult strikes with an iron-fisted statement with this full-length release. Early on, the quartet's sound betrayed a wealth of classic influences - namely early Morbid Angel, Death, Possessed, Sepultura, and Necrovore - but the filth 'n' fury was certainly in place, and the band has now maximized that malevolent spirit with hook-laden songwriting and gut-churning crunch.
1. Barren Land
2. Beasts of Faith
3. Hammer of Golgotha
4. Death in July
5. A Foul Glint
6. Discreate Homunkulus
7. The Sick Within
8. Evil Dead
9. An Accurst Procession More...
Mouth Of The Architect Announces U.S. Tour
Mouth of the Architect just announced U.S. tour dates in support of new album, "Path of Eight." The tour begins on October 5th, and travels for two weeks before concluding on October 15th.
Support on this tour comes from So Hideous, Netherlands, and Zvi on select dates. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below.
"Path of Eight," the band's sixth full-length album, was mixed and mastered by Chris Common and will be released by Translation Loss Records worldwide on October 7th.
Oct. 5 Cleveland, OH - Now That's Class ^^
Oct. 6 Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus ^^
Oct. 7 Boston, MA - O'Brien's ^^
Oct. 8 Baltimore, MD - Sidebar ^^
Oct. 9 Philadelphia, PA - Kung Fu Necktie ^^
Oct. 10 Richmond, VA - Strange Matter **
Oct. 11 Raleigh, NC - King's **
Oct. 12 Atlanta, GA - Drunken Unicorn **
Oct. 13 Savannah, GA - The Jinx **
Oct. 14 Nashville, TN - The End **
Oct. 15 Louisville, KY - Mag Bar **
^^ w/ So Hideous & Zvi
** w/ Netherlands & Zvi More...
Darkher Posts New Song
Atmospheric doom artist Darkher will release her debut full-length LP, "Realms," on August 19th via Prophecy Productions Check out new song "Moths" below.
"At times, I witnessed happenings," Wissenberg points out with respect to the title. "Amidst the immense sadness brought upon by grief, these signs were both uplifting and magical, and this compounded my belief in other 'Realms'"
1.) Spirit Walker
2.) Hollow Veil
3.) Moths
4.) Wars (streaming here)
5.) The Dawn Brings A Saviour
6.) Buried (Part 1)
7.) Buried (Part 2)
8.) Foregone
9.) Lament More...
Cover Your Tracks Streaming "Bellow"
Cover Your Tracks today announces that debut album "Fever Dream" is set to be released on September 9th and new track "Bellow" has just come online.
The Atlanta, GA four-piece – vocalist Paul Rose, guitarist Omar Magana, bassist Cory Ferris and drummer Brent Guistwite – formed in 2014 from the ashes of previous bands which included Woe, Is Me, Decoder and Cursed Sails.
Guitarist Magana comments: “This album is exactly what we wanted it to be, with no restrictions, so to get this far and then have Epitaph on board means the world to us. We’ve been working at this for quite some while, so to finally break through and have some success is amazing. We hope people will appreciate this record as much as we enjoyed writing it." More...
Inquisition Posts Entire Album Online
Inquisition is currently streaming all of crushing new album, "Bloodshed Across The Empyrean Altar Beyond The Celestial Zenith." The new album is available to be heard below.
Regarding the album, Dagon comments: "Bloodshed Across the Empyrean Altar Beyond the Celestial Zenith' represents a multi layered theme beginning with the universe as an infinite space of war between the cosmic gods of our creation, transcending into the spirit of our inner space which is an extension of the gods, and the connection between our species, our spirit, and the absolute universe as a whole as a result from the interstellar warfare. Inspired by the forces before creation, its mechanics and the ancient question/reason as to what placed us here as the most recent ruling species in such an instantaneous window of time."
The album will be released worldwide on August 26th and the full track listing is as follows:
1. Intro: The Force Before Darkness
2. From Chaos They Came
3. Wings of Anu
4. Vortex From the Celestial Flying Throne of Storms
5. A Black Aeon Shall Cleanse
6. The Flames of Infinite Blackness Before Creation
7. Mystical Blood
8. Through the Divine Spirit of Satan a Glorious Universe is Known
9. Bloodshed Across The Empyrean Altar Beyond The Celestial Zenith
10. Power From the Center of the Cosmic Black Spiral
11. A Magnificent Crypt of Stars
12 Outro: The invocation of the absolute, the all, the Satan
13. Coda: Hymn to the Cosmic Zenith More...
The Great Sabatini Posts Split Album
No List Records is unleashing a split featuring six tracks, four from Montreal sludge metallers The Great Sabatini and two from Toronto noise rockers Godstopper. The split is slated for release on August 19th, but before its official release, all the tracks have come online and can be heard below.
1. The Great Sabatini - I'm Not The Man Of The Hour (2:09)
2. The Great Sabatini - Shortwave Radio (1:03)
3. The Great Sabatini - The Ear Collector (2:31)
4. The Great Sabatini - Dog Years (Quiet) (2:51)
5. Godstopper - It's Alright (3:59)
6. Godstopper - A Prayer (4:47) More...
Across The Burning Sky Finishes Album
The Nordic melodic death metallers from Across The Burning Sky have completed work on a new album. "The End Is Near" will see the light of day in October through MDD Records.
The album will contain 11 new tracks and for the atmospheric intro/outro, soundtrack domposer Darren Curtis from Maryland was recruited. On the other 9 songs the still-anonymous musicians celebrate melodic death metal with the feeling from the early days of the genre.
For the mastering, Across The Burning Sky worked together with "Pluto" Neuber at MegaWimpSound. Stay tuned for more info coming soon. More...
Dope Posts New Music Video
Dope just released a music video for "Hold On," taken off the band's "Blood Money Part 1" album. The clip was directed by Dope frontman Edsel Dope and his old friend Dale Rage Resteghini.
Scheduled to release on October 28th via Entertainment One (eOne Music), "Blood Money Part 1", along with a plethora of bundle packages, meet-and-greets, and exclusive new merch designs, is available to pre-order at this location.
"This is by far, the most personal and vulnerable piece of art that I've ever released," adds Edsel. "Unlike some of Dope's more theatrically driven works, 'Hold On' is totally uninhibited. It is a reflection of my own personal story, told through a singular piece of art. Truthfully, this was a very difficult piece for me to complete at times, but, in the end, it has also been a very healing experience. I hope that the vulnerability and sincerity will resonate with people "
01. Intro: Confessions Of A Felon
02. Blood Money
03. Shoulda Known Better
04. Lexipro
05. Hold On
06. 1999
07. Razorblade Butterfly
08. Drug Music
09. A New Low
10. Hypocrite
11. X-Hale
12. End of the World
13. Selfish
14. Numb
15. Violet More...
Kingdom Streaming New Song
Godz Ov War Productions is proud to announce the signing of blackened death metal outfit Kingdom. Forthcoming third album "Sepulchral Psalms from the Abyss of Torment" contains almost 35 minutes of impious, suffocating, and ominous underground death metal.
The material was recorded this spring by LWN (vocals, guitars), STH (bass), SLW (drums) and SBCH (additional vocals). Check out the track "Black Rain upon the Mountain of Doom" below. More...
Unwill Posts New Song
Rochester's own Unwill just released a new track titled "Soul" today. The band's debut album, "Past Life," will be released via eOne Music/ Lifeblood Inc. on October 14th, 2016. "Soul" is available now as an instant grat track with preorder purchase of the album.
The "Past Life" LP will follow 2015 debut single “Calm,” directed by Josiah Moore (Ice Nine Kills, Sirens and Sailors, It Lives, It Breathes). That year the band expanded its touring across the Northeast, exposing its unforgiving live performance alongside such acts as Letlive, He Is Legend and Norma Jean.
1. Doubt
2. Bitter Truth
3. The Way
4. Tomb
5. Back Again
6. You Wanted Out
7. Drifting
8. On My Own
9. Soul
10. Past Life
11. Go More...
Dopesick Posts New Video
Oakland, CA's Dopesick - featuring former members of Skinlab and Ministry - made a grand re-entrance last month with the release of summer-jam reggae/hard rock hybrid track "Ride The Night."
The band is today wasting no time introducing the next track off upcoming full-length album, "The Love and Terror Cult," set to hit retailers this winter 2016. Dopesick's new track "Hayes N Webster" showcases a totally different side of the band.
The track, which is mixed and mastered by Alex Crescioni, is completely instrumental featuring a hypnotizing riff and searing leads. The video is also an overall contrast to "Ride The Night" - inspired by slasher films, serial killers and all things horror - with a freaky fetish twist. This video is not for the faint of heart. More...
Monte Pittman Reveals New Album Details
With his fourth full-length album "Inverted Grasp Of Balance," Monte Pittman has once again raised the stakes, delivering a riveting collection of full force metal that showcases his continuing evolution.
For a first preview of "Inverted Grasp Of Balance" (due out September 23rd worldwide), check out new track "Pride Comes Before the Fall" below. Metal Blade Records comments:
"To assert that Pittman has had a storied career is something of an understatement. His resume includes an ongoing and fruitful collaboration with multi-platinum selling artist Madonna, having recorded and toured with her extensively over a period of more than fifteen years. Then there's his first band, Myra Mains, his stint in the metallic behemoth that is Prong, and collaborations with a broad spectrum of international artists.
"If his time with Prong did not fully communicate just how much metal flowed through his veins, with 2014's Flemming Rasmussen-produced The Power Of Three - his first release with Metal Blade Records - he compellingly blended killer riffs, blistering leads and gigantic hooks to deliver an album that was equal parts anthemic grandeur and in-your-face attitude, making metalheads around the world sit up and take note.
"Now, for his latest offering, 'Inverted Grasp Of Balance,' Pittman teamed up with powerhouse drummer Richard Christy of Charred Walls Of The Damned/Iced Earth/Death fame and virtuoso bassist Billy Sheehan, famous for his work with a plethora of talented artists - including David Lee Roth, Mr. Big and, more recently, Winery Dogs - the skill of all concerned explodes from the speakers.
"With such passionate professionals and Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Steel Panther) handling production duties, the record came together quickly and smoothly. This really is the proverbial 'whole package:' an album that has been lovingly crafted in all aspects, that Pittman hopes reaches as many ears as possible." More...
Ruin Announces U.S. Tour
Formed in 2005, the Portland, Maine natives from Ruin have made a name for themselves in the U.S. Northeast and beyond, developing a brand of metal with influences in thrash and groove.
Ruin's latest release, "Rite of Passage," hit the shelves last October. This September, the four-piece is set to take those tracks on the road. The "Rite Of Passage" tour kicks off in Boston, MA on September 7th and comes to an end in Rochester, NY on September 16th.
9/7 Allston, MA (Boston) @ O'Brien's Pub w/ Nihil
9/8 New York City, NY @ Arlene's Grocery
9/11 Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie
9/13 Chicago, IL @ Elbo Room
9/14 Minneapolis, MN @ Seward Cafe
9/16 Rochester, NY @ Firehouse Saloon More...
Tombs Signs With Metal Blade
Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the worldwide signing of Brooklyn-based experimental metal outfit Tombs. The label comments:
"Blending bleak, post-punk minimalism with the ferocious attack of sludge and traditional black metal, Tombs has established themselves as an act that's as committed to consistency as it is to growth, developing smoothly (but never predictably) over the course of their career, and earning a multitude of accolades along the way, including Album Of The Year from Decibel Magazine for 2011's 'Path Of Totality.'
"In addition to their acclaimed releases, Tombs has also become revered for their captivating live shows, touring extensively with an array of artists such as Eyehategod, Pelican, Isis, Wolves In The Throne Room, The Secret, Ulcerate, and 1349, plus appearing at such renowned festivals as Roskilde Festival in Denmark, Roadburn in The Netherlands, and Psycho California and Maryland Deathfest in the US. Now, having joined Metal Blade's roster, the quintet is poised to continue the momentum that's been building since their formation in 2007."
Mike Hill (guitar/vocals) comments: "Metal Blade is a legendary label that has put out legendary records by legendary bands. It's an honor to be part of the organization."
Tombs will begin writing a fourth full-length and Metal Blade Records debut following a U.S. headlining tour this Fall. Kicking off November 7th, the trek also features Wolvhammer as support. See below for all upcoming dates. More...
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Skalmold Premeires "Niðavellir" Lyric Video
Iceland's Skalmold will release the new album "Vögguvísur Yggdrasils" on September 30th via Napalm Records. However, you don't have to wait to get a taste of this viking masterpiece, because today the band has teamed up with Metal Underground.com to premiere the lyric video for the new track "Niðavellir" (or "Dark Court" or "Dark Dwelling").
A stunning and winding trip through Norse mythology awaits on "Vögguvísur Yggdrasils" - and the best travel guides are and will always be Reykjavik-based Viking metallers Skalmold! The band has already proved through three albums (the latest effort being "Med Vaettum" in 2014) that its members are rather well-versed when it comes to Odin and his lot, but now the Icelandic sixpiece delves into the Nine Worlds from Muspellsheim (fire) to Nifelheim (ice) - all held together by world tree Yggdrasil. The perfect backdrop for the fifth longplayer by these genre heavyweights that smoothly moves from highly melodic and epic Viking metal to picturesque folklore. Odin owns ye all!
The track list for "Vögguvísur Yggdrasils" is:
1. Múspell
2. Niflheimur
3. Niðavellir
4. Miðgarður
5. Útgarður
6. Álfheimur
7. Ásgarður
8. Helheimur
9. Vanaheimur More...
Theocracy To Release The "Ghost Ship" This Fall
Athens, Georgia-based melodic metal band Theocracy will release the new album "Ghost Ship" on October 28th in Europe and North America through Ulterium Records. Information on different editions and formats will be announced soon.
With "Ghost Ship," Theocracy perfects the lively and fully-realized sound of "As the World Bleeds," delivering 10 muscular and streamlined tracks that never lose focus and combine for one memorable journey. You like mid-tempo singalong anthems? Try the “Ghost Ship” title track. Thrashy rhythms and intensity? “The Wonder of It All” should be to your liking. Emotional ballads with huge melodic hooks? Go “Around the World and Back.” Or if you prefer epic, progressive tracks that do all these things and more, 10-minute album closer “Easter” is sure to be a favorite. Each song on "Ghost Ship" stands alone and has a unique signature, but every moment sounds unmistakably like Theocracy. More...
Public Sales Begin For 70,000 Tons Of Metal 2017
UMC - promoters for the Original and World's Largest Cruise Festival, 70,000 Tons of Metal - have now opened up the 2017 installment to public sales. Check out how to plan your metal vacation using the link below.
In addition, the lineup is taking shape as an additional 20 acts were added to the bill, bringing the total announced at 36 of 60 bands, as follows:
Arch Enemy, Demolition Hammer, Devildriver, Draconinan, Dying Fetus, Gojira, Marduk, Moonsorrow, Omnium Gatherum, Orden Ogan, Revocation, Saltatio Mortis, Serenity, Stamina, Stuck Mojo, Testament, Uli Jon Roth, Unleashed, Vreid and Xandria.
70,000 Tons of Metal 2016 will set sail on February 2nd-6th from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and for the first time will port in Haiti at Labadee.
The festival will once again be hosted by The Independence of the Seas (via Royal Caribbean). The ship will accommodate four stages: The Alhambra Theater is a five-story concert hall in which they spare no expense to remove part of the (very comfortable) seating so you have a real Mosh Pit on the High Seas; The more intimate Egyptian themed Pyramid Lounge offers the local club atmosphere; The third indoor stage is in Studio B, the ice skating rink featuring a maritime version of the Arena experience and last but not least their jewel: The Pool Deck stage - The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to ever sail the Open Seas, surrounded by multiple bars and pools, plenty of room to sunbathe on several decks and even hot tubs incorporated into the Pool Deck stage to soak in while you watch the shows!
The All-Star Jam band, which returned this past January will also be back, led by Annihilator's Jeff Waters and members from the various acts aboard performing cover tunes live.
Ticket prices include all on board entertainment, most non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages, all meals in the dining rooms, most on board restaurants and even 24 hour room service. For more information or to book your high seas metal adventure, head on over to 70000tons.com.
Arch Enemy, Demolition Hammer, Devildriver, Draconinan, Dying Fetus, Gojira, Marduk, Moonsorrow, Omnium Gatherum, Orden Ogan, Revocation, Saltatio Mortis, Serenity, Stamina, Stuck Mojo, Testament, Uli Jon Roth, Unleashed, Vreid and Xandria join the previously named 16 acts, with 24 still to be announced: More...
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