Metal News for August 20, 2017
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3 news articles posted on this day.
Necrophile Debuts "Irrepressible Discharge"
Japanese death metal unit Necrophile debuts a new song entitled "Irrepressible Discharge", taken from the outfit's upcoming debut album which will be released by Unholy Prophecies on September 16, roughly 30 years after the band’s creation.
Check out now "Irrepressible Discharge" below.
Krossfyre Premieres Title Track From Upcoming CD
Spanish black/death band named Krossfyre premieres title track of the group's upcoming new album "Burning Torches", which be released by Hells Headbangers on September 15 (CD, 12? MLP). Krossfyre's line-up includes members of Sheidim, Graveyard, Körgull the Exterminator, Insulters, Suspiral, and Morbid Flesh.
Check out now "Burning Torches" below.
Behemoth's Frontman Nergal Joins Slayer Onstage
Behemoth frontman Nergal joined Slayer onstage during the band's soundcheck August 17th before the show at the Kettlehouse Amphitheater in Bonner, MT to guest on "Evil Has No Boundaries". As a bonus you can also watch Nergal and Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe take part on their own in Slayer covering some AC/DC.
Fan-filmed footage of that can be found below.
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