Metal News for August 2, 2016
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Pit Stories: Babymetal And The Wheelchair Pit
Ready for another set of Pit Stories from the metal world? This week's tale twosome arrives courtesy of experimental U.S. outfit Gus McArthur, who shares stories (and some awesome video) of epic pits at two very different shows from Babymetal and Megadeth.
One of the coolest pits we have ever been in was Babymetal's first U.S. show in L.A. The head of their fan club comes all the way from Japan to coordinate the wall of death, which is dividing the crowd in half down the middle and waiting to charge. We stood divided for maybe 3 minutes before the song came in at the right part to charge, I honestly don't know how anyone didn't get hurt. It was fun and good vibes all around, not quite like getting punched in the face in a Cannibal Corpse pit, but close.
Circle Of Dust Posts Pokemon Go Inspired Video
Circle of Dust brings 90s cyberpunk industrial metal into the modern era with the new single “Machines of Our Disgrace.”
Following the singles “Contagion,” “Neophyte,” and “Machines of Our Disgrace," a new full-length Circle of Dust album will be released in December of 2016. Stay tuned for full info.
Pain Posts New Album Teasers
Swedish group Pain is gearing up to drop new album "Coming Home" on September 9th, which follows the 2011 full-length release "You Only Live Twice."
Following his involvement with the Lindemann project alongside Rammstein vocalist Till Lindemann, band mastermind Peter Tägtgren retreated to his Abyss Studios to focus on writing the industrial metal "Coming Home."
Nuclear Blast will handle the album's release, which features artwork by Stefan Heilemann (Epica, Lindemann, Indica). In anticipation of its official unveiling, the band has released two album trailers as well as a lyric video for "Black Knight Satellite." Check 'em all out below. More...
Black Mourning Light Fest Reveals 2016 Lineup
The Edmonton, AB based Black Mourning Light Metal Festival - a celebration of black, doom, and dark death metal presented by Crown of Viserys - will take place from October 21st to 23rd.
Tickets are available online here. Today the organizers are proud to announce the full 2016 line-up of bands from across Canada and the USA.
Friday, October 21st will be headlined by Toronto’s Panzerfaust, alongside Montreal’s Erimha, and Edmonton’s Idolatry. Display of Decay (Edmonton), the night’s only death metal band, Calgary's Vile Insignia and Hive will set the tone. Idolatry and Vile Insignia are the only returning bands from Black Mourning Light 2015.
Saturday, October 22md will see Portland, Oregon’s UADA headline with support from Manitou Spring, Colorado’s Helleborus and Vancouver’s Wormwitch. Norilsk (Gatineau, QC), Cell (Winnipeg), Holocaust Lord (Victoria), Nachtterror (Regina), Dethgod (Calgary), Ye Goat-Herd Gods (Calgary) and Hunted By Ravens (Red Deer) will bring a mix of black, death, and doom.
Sunday morning, October 23rd will not feature bands performing, but rather bands eating. Sunday will be reserved for The Mourning After, the VIP exclusive breakfast with all the bands. More...
Mountaineer Releasing Debut 7"
California-based Mountaineer, a newly-found act with the roots of its members tracing to Secrets Of The Sky, Lycus, and Lament Cityscape, will release a debut two-song 7” leading off with “Coma Fever” and seeing “Siren Song” on the B-side.
Both tracks are culled from the band’s impending LP, which will see release sometime in the future, yet are being released together early on a special, limited edition 7” through Battleground Records.
The EP will be pressed on a picture disc lathe cut, limited to 55 copies and released August 4th exclusively for the band’s upcoming debut live performances. Catch the inaugural Mountaineer shows:
8/04/2016 Starlite Lounge - Sacramento, CA
8/05/2016 Victory Lounge - Seattle, WA
8/06/2016 Panic Room - Portland, OR w/ Come To Grief
8/07/2016 The Metro - Oakland, CA w/ Come To Grief More...
Nox Formulae Releasing New Album
Greek legion Nox Formulae's "The Hidden Paths to Black Ecstasy" is coming via Dark Descent Records on the 16th of September, 2016. The label issued this amusing press release:
"'The Hidden Paths to Black Ecstasy' is a true sonic grimoire (and should be treated as an actual book of Dark Magic) which for the first time in music and literature reveals secrets of the Shadow Chiefs - the Shadow Allies: beings who reside in the Death Plane ruled by the Black Dragon. A plane illuminated by the rays of the shining, all seeing Eye of Drakon.
"Through exploration of the unfiltered subconscious, we can find and contact those extra-dimensional Entities in order to receive the Wisdom for the existence of Man as well as Dark Magical Intuition and Inspiration in a form of parapsychic powers. By entering Their realms or by evoking Them to our world we deal with utmost, nightmarish Darkness. But there in, we will find the lost crown of Lucifer and the hidden gems of forbidden black Gnosis." More...
Nekrokraft Inks Deal With The Sign Records
Nekrokraft just signed a deal with The Sign Records to release new album "Will O' Wisp." The label comments:
"This Swedish act made it's mark on the local scene and during the last couple of years evolved into one of the most fearsome extreme metal bands to come out of the Linköping region. The band's debut album Will o' Wisp will be out 4th of November.
"Nekrokraft is melodic, blackened thrash metal with moments of explosive brutality and speed. Keeping and old-school approach without being retro, Nekrokraft offers both classic metal influences and extreme metal influences such as melodies, harmonies and blast-beats.
"Erupting like a lava pillar from the Ostrogothia soil that have provided the world with countless of breathtaking metal and rock acts during the last decade. The intrusive chill of Nekrokraft will raise hairs on the backs of both man and beasts." More...
Korn Reveals New Album Details
Korn's 12th studio album, "The Serenity of Suffering," was produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Deftones, Mastodon) and will be released on October 21st.
The album features a special guest appearance from Corey Taylor of Slipknot and marks the return of Korn to Roadrunner Records, which previously released 2010's "Korn III – Remember Who You Are" and 2011’s "The Path of Totality."
Pre-orders are live now physically here and digitally here. Cover artwork is available below and a video for "Rotting In Vain" can be seen at this location.
The full track listing for "The Serenity Of Suffering" will be as follows:
1. Insane
2. Rotting in Vain
3. Black Is the Soul
4. The Hating
5. A Different World (feat. Corey Taylor)
6. Take Me
7. Everything Falls Apart
8. Die Yet Another Night
9. When You're Not There
10. Next in Line
11. Please Come for Me More...
Six-Score Reveals "Lebensräume" Details
Austrian grind band Six-Score will release new album "Lebensräume" on October 14th, 2016 on digital, CD, cassette, and vinyl as a co-release between WOOAAARGH, Hectacombe, and EveryDayHate Records.
Third track "Dump" (out of 18 total songs) can be heard below, and the full track listing for "Lebensräume" is as ofllows:
01. Lebensräume
02. Meatdustry
03. Dump
04. Gutmenschologie
05. Eingezwängt
06. Contracts
07. Repulsive
08. Human Robots
09. Decease
10. Tötungsmaschine
11. Stadt Der Ausgränzung
12. Inspiration
13. Bad To Worse
14. Migration
15. Logik Der Maßlosigkeit
16. Turbo Huhn
17. Circle Of Despair
18. Scoop (Nasum Cover) More...
Void King Releases "There Is Nothing"
Indianapolis stoner group Void King just released one hell of a riff-tastic album in "There is Nothing," which can be heard below. The album's full track listing is as follows:
1. Skull Junkie 05:13
2. Raise The Flags On Fire 05:20
3. Brandy Knew 03:36
4. Canyon Hammer 06:34
5. Healing Crisis 07:04
6. Box Of Knives 04:50
7. Release The Hawks 06:56
8. That Was Not An Owl (DFI) 07:03 More...
Westfield Massacre Posts "Time To Rise" Video
Fresh off a U.S. tour with Sevendust and Trivium, Westfield Massacre continues assaulting the world by releasing a new video for "Time to Rise" taken off the group's debut album.
The video was directed by Stephen Steelman and is available below. Westfield Massacre will head back out on the road for a series dates starting August 4th in Pomona, CA.
Aug 04th Character’s - Pomona CA
Aug 06th Viper L.A. - Los Angeles CA
Aug 08th Fulton 55 - Fresno CA
Aug 09th Starlight - Sacramento CA
Aug 13th Dirt Fest - Pontiac MI **
Aug 14th The Tree of Joliet - Joliet IL
Aug 15th The Tree of Joliet - Joliet IL
Aug 16th Tailgaters - Cedar Rapids IA
Aug 17th Wooly's - Des Moines IA
Aug 19th River Riot - Council Bluffs IA **
Aug 20th Black Sheep - CO Springs CO
Aug 21st Black Sheep - CO Springs CO
Aug 22nd In the Venue - Salt Lake City UT
Aug 23rd Adrenaline - Vegas NV More...
Insomnium Posts Album Trailer
The Finnish melodic death metal band Insomnium today brings us the first "Winter's Gate" trailer - check it out below. The album will drop through Century Media Records on September 23rd, 2016.
"Winter's Gate" is a concept album made up of one epic 40 minute song built around a short story of the same name ("Talven portti" in Finnish) written by vocalist & bassist Niilo Sevänen.
The Apex Streaming "Underbelly," Announces Tour
Windsor, ON's The Apex will be hitting the road this August for the two week "Fresh Out of The Foundry" tour with The Man And His Machine across Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia (dates listed below).
The tour is in support of upcoming EP "Underbelly," which will feature three ear piercing blasts of extreme shrapnel. The title track is now streaming below and the band comments:
"This track is about how things have changed in the music industry and how these changes can bring negative effects to the art itself."
1. Scabs and Sheep
2. Underbelly
3. Paid in Exposure More...
The Devil Wears Prada Gearing Up For Fall Tour
The Devil Wears Prada - which recently performed at the Chicago Open Air - will hit the road this fall, co-headlining "The Rise Up Tour" with Memphis May Fire. Silverstein and Like Moths to Flames will open all dates.
The tour kicks off in Denver on October 11th and will take the bands cross-country, wrapping up in Berkeley, CA on November 4th. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 8th.
For these dates, The Devil Wears Prada - Mike Hranica (vocals), Jeremy DePoyster (rhythm guitar, clean vocals), Andy Trick (bass) and Kyle Sipress (guitar) will be joined by drummer Giuseppe Capolupo.
The Devil Wears Prada's upcoming album "Transit Blues" (Rise Records) is due out October 7th, 2016. Catch the band live: More...
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Helstar And Omen Bring Classic Metal To Austin
The masters of high-pitch heavy metal, Helstar made a rare appearance in Austin, Texas. I last saw the Houston band play about eight years ago. This time they came through with another veteran act, Omen. There is about seventy years of experience between the two bands. Neither of the acts have garnered the popularity of similar bands like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, but their fans have remained steadfast. Old fans and new fans alike were on hand to witness both bands showcase new material, while dishing out the classics. More...
Oddland Posts "Thanatos" Clip
Finland's ominous progressive metal outfit Oddland today presents a new art video for the track "Thanatos," culled from the band's second album, "Origin," which is nearing release on September 9th via Sensory Records.
"Origin" is the follow-up to Oddland's Century Media-released 2012 debut "The Treachery Of Senses." Containing over forty-five minutes of music mixed and mastered by Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah, In Flames, Dimmu Borgir), Oddland stylistically incorporates a broad spectrum of tones and methods, melding aggressive tones, spacious textures, and glorious melodies. More...
Sikth Posts Tour Trailer
British progressive metal group SikTh will embark on a first ever U.S. tour this week as main support for Periphery on the "Sonic Unrest Tour." Chon and Toothgrinder round out the package for the 23-city trek, beginning August 4th in Raleigh, N.C.
A full list of tour dates is available below, and a teaser trailer also just launched. SikTh vocalist Mikee Goodman comments:
"Touring America has always been a huge goal for SikTh; up to this point it hasn't been possible, but we're pleased to announce we are finally coming over as direct support to Periphery in August! August is a significant month in our career as it marks the 16th anniversary of our first release ('The Trees Are Dead & Dried Out Wait for Something Wild'). We've taken our time, but this is a great tour and opportunity to play for our very patient fans in the U.S. and also make new fans!" More...
Wretch Streaming "Rest In Peace"
Indianapolis based doom metal trio Wretch will release self-titled debut album, "Wretch," on August 26th via Bad Omen Records. Check out new song "Rest In Peace" below.
Featuring vocalist / guitarist Karl Simon, formerly of The Gates of Slumber, alongside drummer Chris Gordon and bassist Bryce Clarke, Wretch rises from the ashes of the musician's past project, which ended tragically upon the passing of Gates' bassist Jason McCash in 2014.
“Making this record has been the hardest thing I've ever done,” says Simon. “Jason and I met just out of school and instantly became best friends. All of my memories as an adult feature him. All of the songs on this record are about him, about me, about our life and his death. I'm not yet close to getting over the grief. In a lot of ways I've lost my mind. I hope that people are touched by the record. I am often on the verge of tears while playing. It's tough reliving those moments”
“The days of swords and sorcery are pretty much over for me” notes Karl. “No more giant spiders or ice worms. There are real horrors that occupy my mind these days.”
1. Running Out of Days
2. Rest In Peace
3. Bloodfinger
4. Winter (Judas Priest)
5. Icebound
6. Grey Cast Mourning
7. Drown More...
Red Fang Posts Studio Album, Announces New Tour
Red Fang, which will release "Only Ghosts" on October 14th via Relapse Records, has announced a first tour in support of the 10-song album, kicking off on November 18th at Slim’s in San Francisco.
Torche and Whores will support on all U.S. dates, which are sponsored by Revolver Magazine, Orange Amps and Dunlop, while Torche will also join Red Fang on a forthcoming European trek. Tickets are on-sale this Friday.
The band has also premiered the first in a multi-part series of behind-the-scenes webisodes documenting studio sessions for "Only Ghosts." This first clip, which can be seen below, focuses on John Sherman and the drum tracks.
Friend Or Foe Posts New Song
Friend Or Foe is now streaming "Foe: Paid The Price," the opening track to upcoming third EP, "Foe." With a confirmed street date of August 26th through Flatspot Records, the new release drops five new tracks from the Richmond-based act.
The band continues to advance new "Foe" release with heavy bouts of touring. Upcoming shows include a one-off with labelmates Countdown and others in Brick, New Jersey on August 21st, five dates supporting Sick Of It All and Comeback Kid across the East Coast in September, and a show with Stigmata and Maximum Penalty on September 23rd in Teaneck, New Jersey.
8/21/2016 EMS Hall - Brick, NJ w/ Countdown, Glory, Abuse Of Power, Faze
9/07/2016 The Rex Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Sick Of It All, Comeback Kid
9/08/2016 Agora Ballroom - Cleveland, OH w/ Sick Of It All, Comeback Kid
9/09/2016 Majestic Cafe - Detroit, MI w/ Sick Of It All, Comeback Kid
9/10/2016 The Waiting Room - Buffalo, NY w/ Sick Of It All, Comeback Kid
9/11/2016 Trick Shot - Clifton Park, NY w/ Sick Of It All, Comeback Kid
9/23/2016 Mexicali Live - Teaneck, NJ w/ Stigmata, Maximum Penalty More...
Bloody Hammers Streams Full Album
"This album is certainly the darkest album I've ever recorded," states Bloody Hammers mastermind Anders Manga on new album "Lovely Sort Of Death."
While "Lovely Sort of Death" will be officially released this Friday via Napalm Records, today all the tracks have come online for advance streaming. The track listing for the album is:
1. Bloodletting On The Kiss
2. Lights Come Alive
3. The Reaper Comes (see music video here)
4. Messalina
5. Infinite Gaze To The Sun
6. Stoke The Fire
7. Ether
8. Shadow Out Of Time
9. Astral Traveler
10. Catastrophe More...
Gatecreeper Reveals Album Details
The Arizona death metal newcomers from Gatecreeper have announced their savage debut album "Sonoran Depravation." Having devastated the underground since their formation less than three years ago, Gatecreeper now unleashes a first full-length album, produced by Ryan Bram at Homewrecker Studios and mixed by Kurt Ballou (Converge, Nails, Black Breath) at God City Studios.
"Sonoran Depravation" tears and chugs through more than thirty minutes of crusty, doom-soaked death metal at its most infectious and uncompromising. The album's lead track "Craving Flesh" can be heard below.
A release date is set for October 7th via Relapse Records and pre-orders are online right here. The "Sonoran Depravation" track listing is as follows:
1. Craving Flesh
2. Sterilizing
3. Desperation
4. Rotting As One
5. Stronghold
6. Patriarchal Grip
7. Lost Forever
8. Flamethrower
9. Grotesque Operations More...
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The Company Corvette Premieres Full New Album
Philadelphia-based group The Company Corvette recently wrapped up a third full-length recording, titled "Never Enough."
An independent, late summer release is planned for August 5th in conjunction with the band’s performance at Psycho Las Vegas.
Today we are beyond stoked to bring an advance stream of the entire "Never Enough" album before it even hits the stands!
While the band likes to think of the two earlier releases as “glorified demos,” this new album is a huge step forward for The Company Corvette in virtually every department.
"Never Enough" features a solid seven riffed-out stoner tracks recorded at Gradwell House Recording in New Jersey with Matt Weber at helm, and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege (Sleep, Yob, Corrosion Of Conformity) in Oregon.
The album bears incredibly striking cover artwork by the excellent Drew Elliott (Sunn O)), Amorphis, Rwake, Necrophagia), which captures the imagery within the second track "Devilwitch" and takes band’s visual presentation to new heights. Check out the full album below, and be sure to also see The Company Corvette live:
8/26-28/2016 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, NV @ Psycho Las Vegas More...
Carnophage Streams New Song
Turkish technical death act Carnophage is streaming the new song "At The Backside Of Our Civilization." The song appears on the sophomore full-length album "Monument," which is expected to drop via Unique Leader Records on September 23rd.
"Monument," was recorded by Unsal Ozata at Studio Deep (Burial Invocation, Cenotaph, Decaying Purity, Inhuman Depravity etc.) and mixed and mastered by Sasha Borovykh at TsunTsun Productions (Cerebral Effusion, Soils Of Fate, Epicardiectomy, Fleshbomb etc.).
The track list for the album is:
1. Incandescent
2. Second Genesis
3. Resistance Against Mind Clouding Heresy
4. Same Old Circle
5. Unbroken Fortitude
6. At The Backside Of Our Civilization
7. Ode To Corruption
8. Sparks Of The Experiment
9. Inertia And Failure
Check out the new song here: More...
Darker Half Issues "Heaven's Falling" Lyric Video
Australian metal act Darker Half released a new lyric video for the track "Heaven's Falling." The song appears on the band's latest EP entitled "Classified," which was issued via Fastball Music back in June.
Check out the clip here:
Darktribe Unleashes "The Modern Age"
French power metal act Darktribe released a music video for the track "The Modern Age." The song is the title track from the new album, which was issued on July 21st via Scarlet Records.
"The Modern Age" was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen. The video clip was directed by Gonzovision. Check it out here:
Naat Posts Details On New Album
Italian Instrumental post metal act Naat revealed the cover artwork and track list from the upcoming and highly anticipated self-titled album.
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Greenfog Studio by Mattia Cominotto (Isaak, Infection Code, among many others), “Naat” will be released in CD/DD formats via Argonauta Records on October 3rd.
The track list and artwork can be found below:
1. Vostok
2. Falesia
3. Temo
4. Baltoro (song streaming here)
5. Bromo
6. Dancalia
7. T’mor Sha More...
Hardline Returns With New Album "Human Nature"
Frontiers Music srl is excited to announce the return of Hardline with the brand new album "Human Nature" set for release on October 14th.
Following the rebirth of the band that happened with the release of "Danger Zone" in 2012, Hardline have regrouped around fabulous singer Johnny Gioeli (Axel Rudi Pell ) with the excellent production and keyboard skills of Alessandro Del Vecchio (Rated X , Resurrection Kings, Revolution Saints), the shredding talents of guitarist Josh Ramos (The Storm), and the powerful rhythm section made up of bassist Anna Portalupi (Tarja Turunen ) and drummer Francesco Jovino (Primal Fear, JORN ). All these musicians have an impressive pedigree, but what makes Hardline special is how well their unique and different talents blend together.
The goal for their new album was to have a heavier and updated version of the original Hardline sound. Think debut album, 1992's "Double Eclipse" updated for the 21st Century, with a grittier and more straight ahead sound. Anthemic, hard rocking songs are what you can expect from this record and hook after hook, riff after riff, you'll find yourself wowed by this absolute monster of an album! More...
Hansen & Friends Issue "Born Free" Music Video
Coinciding with the exclusive one-time performance at this year’s Wacken Open Air Festival, legendary metal pioneer Kai Hansen premieres the official music video for his first single “Born Free” today. It is the first time fans are able to listen to a song from Hansen’s solo debut “XXX – Three Decades In Metal”.
The album will be released as CD, 2CD Special Edition incl. all 11 songs with Hansen on vocals, 2LP and digital on September 16th through earMUSIC.
Shot at Chameleon Studio in Hamburg where the album also was recorded, the video for “Born Free” perfectly captures the essence of the song. Starting with the line “Born in the city of Hamburg, in 1963…,” Kai sets the direction for his solo debut – a reference, a bow to his home town which is also represented in the images.
Hansen roars into the mic like his life depends on it – like a wild, unleashed beast – and breaks free with liberating screams. Add explosive guitar solos, heavy riffs and the stellar line up that is Alex Dietz (guitar player of Heaven Shall Burn) on bass, Eike Freese on guitar and phenomenal drummer Daniel Wilding (Carcass) to the mix, and you get everything you ever searched for in metal/hard rock. Guest stars to appear on the album include: Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian), Marcus Bischoff (Heaven Shall Burn), Bill Steer (Carcass), Michael Amott (Arch Enemy), Sami Yli-Sirniö (Kreator) and Jeff Walker (Carcass).
Or as Hansen puts it in “Born Free”: “It made me feel so groovy – it gave me instant heat.”
And thus a new metal hymn is born. A hymn that will get fans all over the globe to stand up proud and shout “I am BORN FREE – NO LIMITS IN THE SKY”. More...
Solution .45 Sees "The Faint Pulse Of Light"
Swedish modern/melodic death metal act Solution .45 (featuring ex-Scar Symmetry vocalist Christian Älvestam) released a music video for the new track "The Faint Pulse of Light." The song appears on the forthcoming new release "Nightmares in the Waking State - Part II." The album drops on August 26th via AFM Records.
The track list for the album is:
1. Dim Are The Pathways
2. The Faint Pulse Of Light
3. Mind Mutation
4. Built On Sand (see lyric video here)
5. Inescapable Dream
6. The Curse That Keeps On Giving
7. Chain Connector
8. What Turns The Wheels
9. Misery Mantra
10. Heavy Lies The Crown
Check out the clip here: More...
Kambrium Releases "Season Of The Sea Witch" Clip
German melodic death/power metal act Kambrium issued a new music video for the track "Season of the Sea Witch." The song appears on the band's new album "The Elders' Realm," which was issued on July 29th via NoiseArt Records.
Check out the clip here:
Vivaldi Metal Project Releases New Lyric Video
Vivaldi Metal Project - the all-star act created by keyboardist Mistheria (Bruce Dickinson, Rob Rock, Roy Z, Mark Boals, John West, Artlantica) and bassist Alberto Rigoni (solo artist, TwinSpirits) - issued a new lyric video for the track "The Illusion Of Eternity." The songf appears on the new album "The Four Seasons," which was issued on July 22nd via Pride & Joy Music.
The Vivaldi Metal Project is a symphonic metal remake based on Antonio Vivaldi's masterwork "The Four Seasons" featuring dozens and dozens of international metal and classical, orchestra and choir guests, including among many: Mark Boals (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, Ring of Fire, Iron Mask), John Macaluso (Artlantica, Mastercastle, ex-TNT, ex-James LaBrie) and Mike Lepond (Symphony X). More...
Refuge Signs To Frontiers Music, New LP In Works
German power metal act Refuge - originally created to celebrate the classic era of Rage material and built around heavy metal icon Peter “Peavy” Wagner - has recently signed a record deal with Frontiers Music Srl.
Refuge, which consists of Manni Schmidt (guitars), Christos Efthimiadis (drums) and frontman/bassplayer Peavy Wagner, is the 1987 – 1994 line up of the German metal institution Rage. The former Rage members got back together at the end of 2014 under the name Refuge to play the old Rage songs from their time in the band. What started out as a fun project with friends, has since evolved into a very special band.
Refuge guitarist Manni Schmidt says: "When we played at a number of festivals last summer, we instantly realized that the chemistry was back. The shows worked out great and very naturally, there were ideas for new songs that we wanted to hold, because we liked them so much. Somehow the guys from Frontiers have heard about this and they offered us a deal. Peavy, Efthi and I are very thrilled to say that there will be a record released full of brand new songs by our band Refuge!”
Frontman Peavy Wagner also points out that releasing a new album with Refuge won’t clash with his other band Rage: “Refuge and Rage are two different bands now. With Refuge, we are able to play songs of the old era that have never found their way to a setlist of a RAGE show. Refuge also consists of different musicians – except me – who have different ideas and a different vibe. Refuge is more like old school. The fans will find out latest when they will hold the new Refuge album in their hands.” More...
Ex-Obscura Guitarist Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
Ex-Obscura guitarist Tom "Fountainhead" Geldschläger premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the his upcoming solo album "Reverse Engineering", which will be out this Friday, August 05 via Bandcamp.
Check out now "Reverse Engineering" in its entirety below.
SECT Premieres Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
SECT (Fall Out Boy, Earth Crisis, Etc.) premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming self-titled debut release, which will be out in stores this Friday, August 05 via Bandcamp.
Check out now "SECT" in its entirety below.
Hear Meshuggah's "Bleed" With CS:GO Gun Sounds
26-year-old French electro / metal artist and producer Remi Gallego's The Algorithm today premieres a new video utilizing the sound of various gunfire from "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive" and re-purposing it for a cover of Meshuggah's classic "Bleed." Check out the gaming / metal madness below.
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