Fornhem Posts New Song

Primeval Swedish black metal duo Fornhem will release debut album "Ett Fjärran Kall" (“A Call From Afar”) this coming August 25th release via Trollmusic. Today, new track "Úrdjupets Svärta" comes online and can be heard below.

Fornhem was established in 2013 with a desire to conjure up the mysteries of nature. While members Vafthrudner (drums, vocals) and Solbane (guitars, bass, stringed instruments) undoubtedly owe a lot to the aesthetics originally crafted by the pioneers of Scandinavian black metal, they nevertheless create their own approach and style by interpreting influences from a broad spectrum of folk and rock music in a consciously minimal and almost hypnotizing way. The band's lyrics are in Swedish and inspired by history, Norse mythology, nature and Swedish poetry.

“Our aim is to make music that moves forward, even if it’s minimal and repetitive, and we think that adding something or making slight alterations in a riff or chord progression makes it come alive and breathe, so to speak, which would be the whole meaning of music-making," explains Vafthrudner. “Black metal in general is quite beautiful music behind all the layers of noise and we want to enhance that by using minimalism. Quieter moments or acoustic instruments create interesting dynamics that oppose the ‘wall of noise.'"

Reflecting on the folk aspect of Fornhem, Solbane adds: “I think folk music -- as well as metal -- has an inherent catchiness to it. It’s simple and direct music that comes from the heart. We are certainly influenced by a wide variety of Nordic folk and 70's and 80's classic hard rock and metal, but our main influence is old school black metal. Most notably Burzum, Darkthrone and Bathory." More...

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Old Iron Streaming New Album

Old Iron today releases new record "Lupus Metallorum" via Good to Die Records, which can be streamed via the SoundClodu player provided below. You can also catch these upcoming Old Iron live shows:

9/16 - Seattle, WA -- Rat City Recon -- White Center w/ Whores., Maximum Mad, Cages, Tacos!
9/18 - Seattle, WA - Pettirosso w/ Great Falls, Post/Boredom -- Planned Parenthood Benefit

Tour w/ Archons:
9/28 - Bellingham, WA - The Shakedown
9/30 - Santa Cruz, CA - Blue Lagoon
10/1 - Sacramento, CA - Blue Lamp
10/4 - San Diego, CA - Casbah
10/5 - Anaheim, CA - Doll Hunt
10/6 - San Jose, CA - Ritz
10/7 - Pacifica, CA - Winters Tavern
10/8 - Oakland, CA - Golden Bull
10/10 - Portland, OR - The Fixin' To
10/11 - Seattle, WA - Lo-Fi More...

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Meatwound Kicking Off Tour, Releases Single

As Florida's corrosive Meatwound kicks off an East Coast 2017 tour tomorrow, the band today issues a new single through Magic Bullet Records, which includes a reworked version of a track from the recent "Largo" LP, as well as a Ministry cover track.

The "Largo" LP was issued in May, and this new single leads with a re-recorded version of the track "One Black King," in addition to being paired with a crushing cover of Ministry's "Burning Inside." Both tracks feature new drummer Shannon Corr and guest vocals from Matt Coplon (Reversal Of Man, Light Yourself on Fire).

8/19/2017 Will's Pub - Orlando, FL w/ Ad Nauseum, Destructonomicon, Gillian Carter
8/21/2017 Slim's - Raleigh, NC w/ The Ditch And The Delta, Voidward
8/22/2017 Ottobar - Baltimore, MD w/ Hangers, Alms
8/23/2017 Flemington DIY - Flemington, NJ w/ Sick Shit, Bury Yourself
8/24/2017 AS220 - Providence, RI w/ Godless America, Sugar Pie
8/25/2017 Century Bar - Philadelphia, PA w/ Dutchguts, Disappearances, Chained To The Dead, Mob Terror
8/26/2017 Good Weekend - Allentown, PA w/ Booth, Hashgrinder, Buzzherd
8/27/2017 Bar Matchless - Brooklyn, NY w/ Child Abuse, Netherlands, Bangladeafy
8/28/2017 Strange Matter - Richmond, VA w/ Bölzer, Trepaneringsritualen, ASM
8/29/2017 Static Age - Asheville, NC w/ Harsh Realm, Sunseeker
8/30/2017 Shantytown Pub - Jacksonville, FL w/ Unearthly Child, LA-A
8/31/2017 The Orpheum - Tampa, FL w/ Bolzer, Trepaneringsritualen, Grave Ascension
9/23/2017 New World Brewery - Tampa, FL w/ Career
10/28/2017 The Fest - Gainesville, FL More...

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Centuries Of Decay Posts New Video

Toronto band Centuries Of Decay today releases a new video for "Wings of Death," taken off the group's self-titled album that dropped earlier this month.

Drummer Derrick Doucette comments: "We spend so much time at our rehearsal space drilling and perfecting our live sets, that it seemed fitting to film us in our 'natural environment.' Our video is an intense, intimate glimpse into what it's like to be at one of our rehearsals. I feel that it captures our energy and passion in an artistic and authentic way."

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Persona Posts New Album Trailer

Tunisian sextet Persona will release sophomore "Metamorphosis" on the 15th of September, 2017. Comprised of 12 tracks and clocking in over one hour long, "Metamorphosis" is a progressive/melodic metal concept album about battling and overcoming one’s dilemmas and fears. Pre-orders are online here and the track listing is as follows:

1. Prologue - The Initiation
2. The Omen of Downfall
3. Esurience Guilefulness Omnipotence
4. Armour of Thorns
5. Netherlight
6. Bête Noire
7. Invidia
8. Hellgrind
9. Credence
10. In Memoriam
11. The Seeress of Triumph
12. Epilogue - The Final Deliverance More...

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What's New In Metal Releases Today

Everybody ready for New Release Friday? A horde of killer albums and EPs across the genre spectrum officially land today, August 18th.

Below we're rounding up everything of note that is now available digitally or physically. We're leaving out the DVD releases and anything live, though. If you're an uber fan who actually likes live albums, you'll already know about all those anyway.

Here's whats on tap in the metal world today:

Cold Black - "Circles" (electronica infused metalcore)
Inferum - "Modern Massacre" (death metal)
Thy Art Is Murder - "Dear Desolation" (death metal / deathcore)
Beneath - "Ephemeris" (death metal)
Rabid Bitch Of The North - "Nothing But a Bitter Taste" (traditional metal)
The Hirsch Effekt - "Escapist" (Indie / electro postpunk mathcore)
Eluveitie - "Evocation II" (folk)
Void Ritual - "Heretical Wisdom (black metal)
Casket Robbery - "The Ascension" (groove / death metal)
Necrolytic Goat Converter - "Isolated Evolution" (depressive black metal)
Old Iron - "Lupus Metallorum" (doom/sludge)
Funeralglade - "May The Funeral Begin" (melodic death metal)
Becomes Astral - "Paleblood Sky" (tech death)
False Gods - "Reports From Oblivion" (doom/sludge)
Slamophiliac - "Slam Rehab" (brutal death metal)
Sons of Crom - "The Black Tower" (epic heavy metal)
Ulvedharr - "Total War" (death / thrash)
End Of Green - "Void Estate" (dark rock)

Did we miss anything worth hearing that came out today? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to tell us what you are picking up this week! More...

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Leprous Releases "Illuminate" Video

Norway's acclaimed progressive group Leprous is about to release fifth studio album "Malina" next week (on August 25th, 2017) via InsideOutMusic. The album's latest single "Illuminate" is being released today in a video recently shot in Romania and directed by Costin Chioreanu / Twilight 13 Media.

Leprous comments: "'Illuminate' is one of the most groovy songs we've ever made! It's the Leprous people know, but in a fresh version. The abstract and dark video from Costin underlines the atmosphere of the song perfectly."

This is the third video Leprous has dropped so far from "Malina." The album's full track listing is as follows:

1. Bonneville
2. Stuck (watch the video here)
3. From The Flame (watch the video here)
4. Captive
5. Illuminate
6. Leashes
7. Mirage
8. Malina
9. Coma
10. The Weight Of Disaster
11. The Last Milestone More...

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The Haunted Releases New Music Video

Acclaimed Swedish thrash metal crew The Haunted will unleash ninth studio album “Strength In Numbers” next week -- August 25th -- worldwide via Century Media Records.

Today the band unveils latest single, "Preachers Of Death", which you can check out in the below music video produced by Oscar Dziedziela (OD Visual). The band comments: "‘Preachers Of Death’ is the third video from our new album 'Strength In Numbers.' It’s a stomping number with all the elements of a true The Haunted song. Turn it up and stretch your neck, 'cause this is a banger.”

Recorded at Parlour Studios in the U.K. with producer Russ Russell (Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir, The Exploited), “Strength In Numbers” comes with artwork by The Huanted’s longtime designer Andreas Pettersson.

1. Fill The Darkness With Black
2. Brute Force
3. Spark
4. Preachers Of Death
5. Strength In Numbers
6. Tighten The Noose
7. This Is The End
8. The Fall
9. Means To An End
10. Monuments More...

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Valence Premieres Ripping New Prog Metal Track

Progressive metal force Valence is pleased to release new single "He Tried To Kill Me With A Forklift" today - August 18th, 2017 - and we're even more pleased to be hosting the track's online premiere!

Check out "He Tried To Kill Me With A Forklift" below, can you can pick up your own copy at the Valance Bandcamp page here.

Frequently cited as "the bee's knees" and "the cat's meow," Valence takes instrumental prog to new heights through flirtations with modern metal and eclectic compositions. The band's a straight up breath of fresh air for anyone tired of music formulated to fit into a box.

Bassist WilHelmus.! joined the band in the spring of 2016, adding new elements as Valence finishes writing and pre-production for a next epic full-length album. In the meantime, "He Tried To Kill Me With a Forklift" will serve as a taste of things to come. Valance currently consists of:

Michael Buonanno (guitar)
Geoffrey Schaefer (guitar)
Chris Romano (drums)
WilHelmus.! (bass) More...

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Protosequence Pre-Release Full-Album Streaming

Protosequence - a progressive, djent-y, technical death metal band from Edmonton - premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new EP "Biophagous", which will be out in stores later today via Bandcamp.

Check out now "Biophagous" in its entirety below.

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Nabaath Premieres Full-Album Stream Of New EP

Ukraine-based black metal unit Nabaath premieres the full-album stream of the band's brand new EP "Firestorm Bringer", out in stores now via Noizr Productions. The cover art was created by Vladimir Chebakov.

Check out now "Firestorm Bringer" in its entirety below.

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Purtenance Premieres "Vicious Seeds of Mortality"

Legendary Finnish death metal masters Purtenance premiere a new song entitled "Vicious Seeds of Mortality", taken from their upcoming new EP "Paradox of Existence", which will be out in stores September 12 via Xtreem Music.

Check out now "Vicious Seeds of Mortality" below.

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Beartooth Debuts "Rock Is Dead" Video

Beartooth debuts the following music video for "Rock Is Dead", which plays out in part like a documentary of the band’s recent run on this year's edition of the "Vans Warped Tour".

Check it out below.

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Within The Ruins Debuts New Music Video

Following yesterday’s announcement of its North American headlining tour with Aversions Crown and Currents, Within The Ruins debuts a new video for "Incomplete Harmony", taken from the band's latest album "Halfway Human", out in stores now via eOne.

Check out now "Incomplete Harmony" below.

Check out all dates of the upcoming tour with Aversions Crown and Currents below: More...

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Samael Premieres New Song "Red Planet"

Samael premieres a new song and lyric video entitled "Red Planet", taken from the upcoming new album "Hegemony", which is headed for an October 13th release on Napalm Records.

Check out now "Red Planet" below.

"Hegemony" features the following track listing: More...

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