Hate To Release New Album In October

On October 15th, Hate will release their new album, "Rugia," via Metal Blade Records. For a first preview of the record, the title track can now be heard below.

No one combines death and black metal quite like Poland's Hate. With unflinching viciousness and a sense of atmosphere unique to the band, on "Rugia," their twelfth full-length, they push the boundaries of their craft even further. "It was clear to me that it should build upon and evolve from our previous record, 'Auric Gates Of Veles' (2019), both musically and lyrically. However, every Hate record stands as a separate journey, and never twice to the same place. You never know exactly where it will lead you," states vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner, who has led the band since 1991. Fresh blood in the band's line-up also helped contribute to "Rugia's" unique sound. Pavulon (drums), who had played with the band since 2014, was forced to step down from the band due to serious health issues. The band tapped Nar-Sil (Neolith, Virgin Snatch, Embrional) to take his place. "Working with a new drummer this time around was a fascinating experience for me. Nar-Sil's technique and presence are quite different from Pavulon's, and that definitely comes across. I believe we managed to construct a refreshing new chapter to our discography, composing nine truly sinister onslaughts of pure rage."

The band elected to once again track the album in the Hertz Recording Studio in Poland, and it was recorded, mixed and mastered by the Wieslaski Brothers (Behemoth, Decapitated). Everything was laid down over about two to three weeks, with longtime collaborator Michal Staczkun providing the ambient elements of the band's sound. The only struggle came about at the mixing stage, where the final character of the record emerges. "Here we encountered many problems, contradictory visions too. The producers had their own idea for the overall sound, which differed from what I had in mind, so we were trying to find a good compromise and it took us a few months." Given how strongly the personality of the record shines through, it is safe to say that the compromise reached was definitely in its best interest, standing as perhaps the best sounding record in the band's long career. Hate is also celebrating thirty years of activity with Rugia, Sinner affirming he is as driven as ever. "Well, the fire is still burning! I'm proud that I have built a band with such strong energy, that's lasted for a long time in spite of numerous line-up changes and obstacles in our way. We are still here and we create with ever growing consciousness and dedication. The energy speaks through us. Honestly, I think of the band as something much bigger and more profound than the individual people involved in it over any given period of time. I believe we create a channel for energies that surpass us."

"Rugia" tracklisting:
1. Rugia
2. The Wolf Queen
3. Exiles of Pantheon
4. Saturnus
5. Awakening the Gods Within
6. Resurgence
7. Velesian Guard
8. Sun of Extinction
9. Sacred Dnieper More...

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Iron Maiden Posts "Stratego" Single Online

"Stratego" is the second track from Maiden’s long-awaited, 17th studio album, "Senjutsu" which is being released globally on September 3rd.

It’s one of two songs on the 10 track, 82 minutes long album written by guitarist Janick Gers and founder member/ bassist Steve Harris.

Recorded back in 2019 again at Guillaume Tell studios in Paris, the track was produced by Kevin ‘Caveman’ Shirley & co-produced by Steve Harris.

You can check out the video ‘The Making Of Senjutsu’ which was issued last week below. More...

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1914 Reveals New Album Details

Ukrainian WWI experts 1914 continue to reflect the gruesome tales of World War I, its soldiers’ fate, their death, fear and feats to be never forgotten, and unleash their new opus, "Where Fear And Weapons Meet," out October 22, 2021 via Napalm Records.

Its eleven tracks of pure historic harshness follow up to the band’s sophomore full-length, "The Blind Leading The Blind" (2018), and debut, "Eschatology Of War" (2015), both highly acclaimed amongst critics, and create a sophisticated variety of massively brutal blackened death metal accented by dramatic and realistic audio soundscapes and disquieting melodies spiced with the approach of sludge and doom!

Massive first single "...And A Cross Now Marks His Place" already marks an absolute highlight, as this stamping outburst features none other than Paradise Lost icon Nick Holmes, whose pervasive delivery matches with 1914’s mastermind Hptm. Ditmar Kumarberg’s (9. Westpreußisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 176) vocal harshness.

Hptm. Ditmar Kumarberg on the first song:
"The story behind '...And A Cross Now Marks His Place' totally captured me: This is the real letter, handwritten by the British officer to the mother of a soldier who died in action. This was not a standard form sent in thousands, but more like a personal message. He describes the way her son died, tells words of consolation, and emphasizes how the Crown is proud of him, another victim of the massacre between Empires." More...

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Destruction Parts Ways With Founding Guitarist

With their new CD/Blu-Ray "Live Attack" out for just under a week, thunderous German thrashers Destruction prove themselves to still be one of the most relentless groups in metal right now – even after almost 40 years of band history – not planning on stepping off the gas any time soon! Today, Destruction reveals their new single and video "State Of Apathy," giving fans a taste of what’s to come from the quartet after recently signing to Napalm Records!

Featuring legendary Schmier on vocals/bass, Destruction releases an absolute thrash banger with "State Of Apathy!" With tight guitar riffs and unmistakable vocals, Destruction once again showcases how they have earned their spot in the world’s elite of thrash metal, reaching #26 on the German album charts with their latest album, "Born To Perish." Bone-crushingly dynamic drums kick off the song - leaving no neck unbroken. Destruction delivers thrash metal to the fullest!

This is also the first appearance of new guitarist Martin Furia, who joins Destruction on guitars and is also known for his work as sound engineer and producer for Nervosa, Evil Invaders and many more! More...

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The Blood of Christ Premiere New Music Video

Canadian death metal veterans of The Blood of Christ (aka Blood of Christ) premiere a new music video for “Moonshroud… The Crescent Glow”, taken from their upcoming new re-release of "The Lonely Flowers of Autumn" (1995). The album was remastered by Dan Swano (Incantation, Jungle Rot, Asphyx) and is about to drop as limited edition cassette and CD via CDN Records.

Check out now "Moonshroud… The Crescent Glow" below.

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Rolo Tomassi Premiere New Music Video “Cloaked”

Rolo Tomassi have inked a new record deal with eOne and premiere a new music video for their latest single “Cloaked” streaming via YouTube below:

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Obscura Premiere New Music Video "A Valediction"

Obscura premiere the title track to their new album “A Valediction“. Mirko Witzki directed the music video for it streaming via YouTube for you below.

The upcoming new record reunites Steffen Kummerer with guitarist Christian Münzner and bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling. Drummer David Diepold (Monument Of Misanthropy, Cognizance, etc.) completes the group’s lineup. A November 19th release date has been scheduled by Relapse.

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The Hellfreaks Premiere New Music Video

Hungarian punk/metal outfit Hellfreaks have inked a deal with Napalm Records and premiere a new music video titled “Old Tomorrows” streaming via YouTube below.

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Gatecreeper Premiere Live Music Video

Gatecreeper premiere a two-song live set showcasing the performance of “Emptiness” and “Absence Of Light“. The video was shot live at The Nile Theater in Mesa, Arizona.

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