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Metal News for August 21, 2017

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15 news articles posted on this day.

Desecrator Joining Airbourne On Tour

The Australian thrash maniacs from Desecrator are now confirmed as special guests on the Airborune "Breakin Outta Hell Tour" across Europe, kicking off on October 3rd in Valencia (Spain). See below the full list of shows.

Desecrator stated: "You European RIVOTHEADS didn't think we had forgotten you this year did you!? We are extremely pleased to announce a run of all KILLER, no filler tour dates with our great mates Airbourne!! Check the countries and ticket link, share the poster around, come see the TWIN AUSSIE ATTACK and we'll see you on the road!!"

October 03 Republicca - Valencia, Spain
October 04 Gamma - Murcia, Spain
October 06 PARIS 15 - Málaga, Spain
October 07 Custom - Seville, Spain
October 10 Olympia - Paris, France
October 12 Depot - Leuven, Belgium
October 13 Melkweg - Amsterdam, Netherlands
October 15 Amager Bio - Copenhagen, Denmark
October 16 Rockefeller - Oslo, Norway
October 17 Fryshuset Arenan - Stockholm, Sweden
October 19 The Cricus - Helsinki, Finland
October 20 Logomo - Turku, Finland
October 23 Tradgarn - Gothenburg, Sweden
October 24 KB - Malmö, Sweden
October 25 Grosse Freiheit - Hamburg, Germany
October 27 Huxleys - Berlin, Germany
October 28 A2 - Wroclaw, Poland
October 29 Barba Negra Music Club - Budapest, Hungary
October 31 Werk 2 - Leipzig, Germany
November 02 TonHalle - Munchen, Germany
November 03 Simm City Festsaal Zentrum Simmering - Vienna, Austria
November 04 Rathaussaal - Telfs, Austria
November 06 Longhorn - Stuttgart, Germany
November 07 Samsung Hall - Zurich, Switzerland
November 08 Batschkapp - Frankfurt Am Main, Germany More...

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Throane Reveals New Album

The second full-length album from Throane is the most fully realized vision yet of enigmatic photographer/illustrator/designer Dehn Sora (Blut Aus Nord, Ulver, Deathspell Omega). "Plus une Main à Mordre" (“No Hand Left to Bite”) seeks balance between the struggle and the letting go, passing from chaos to quiet in revelatory circular motions, and will drop October 20th.

Produced - as 2016’s debut "Derrière-Nous, La Lumière" - by Samuel Vaney, the album features drums performed by Gregoire Quartier (Cortez) and guest vocals from Colin Van Eeckhout (Amenra) and Sylvain (Incivil Tragedia.

01. Aux Tirs Et Aux Traits
02. Et Ceux En lesquels Ils Croyaient...
03. À Trop Réclamer Les vers
04. Et Tout Finira Par Chuter
05. Mille Autres
06. Plus Une Main À Mordre More...

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Savage Messiah Signs With Century Media

Century Media Records is proud to announce the worldwide signing of British heavy metal outfit Savage Messiah, with the release of fourth full-length album "Hands Of Fate" now set for October 27th, 2017.

Recorded at Rockfield Studios Monmouth (Black Sabbath, Rush, Queen), "Hands Of Fate" was produced by Scott Atkins (Cradle of Filth) and mastered by Dave Collins (Metallica, Soundgarden, Linkin Park). The cover art was completed by Travis Smith.

Today, Savage Messiah is excited to reveal a first listen with the music video debut for the album's title track, which can be seen below. Jens Prueter (Head Of A&R, Century Media Records Europe) commented on the signing by stating:

“We are very happy to welcome Savage Messiah to Century Media Records. It’s great to see that a young band can combine the best of old classics from Iron Maiden to Metallica with a fresh approach and, most importantly, excellent songs that can stand the test of time. The birthplace of heavy metal can be proud about its New Generation Of British Heavy Metal (NGOBHM).” More...

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Inverted Serenity Streaming "Mechanical Gods"

Winnipeg, Manitoba-based progressive / technical death metal outfit Inverted Serenity recently announced details on upcoming third full-length album, "As Spectres Wither."

Today the band unleashes a first single titled "Mechanical Gods," which can be heard below. Pre-orders for "As Spectres Wither" are now live here The full track listing is as follows:

1. Dead Dialectics
2. Mitral Genesis
3. We Who Wander
4. Cornerstones
5. Paragon
6. Mechanical Gods
7. Grave
8. Lunar Cradle
9. Mountains of Stoke (Hidden Track) More...

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Scherer/Batten Announces Debut Album

Scherer/Batten today announces the release of debut album "BattleZone," due out on September 22nd via MelodicRock Records. The duo is comprised of vocalist Marc Scherer -- the lead singer of Peterik/Scherer and Lovecraft -- and lead guitarist Jennifer Batten – who has toured worldwide with both Jeff Beck and Michael Jackson.

The album features material exclusively from the songbook of writer/producer Jim Peterik (Ides of March, formerly of Survivor, Pride Of Lions). Featuring eight rare musical gems from Jim’s songwriting vault, the album also includes three brand new tracks, written specifically for this project.

Rounding out Marc Scherer’s lead vocals and Jennifer Batten’s lead guitars on the record are guitarists Mike Aquino, Dave Carl ,and Jim Peterik. Christian Cullen, Chris Neville and Barb Unger play the keyboards, while Bill Syniar and Klem Hayes play bass (both former members of Survivor). The drums and percussion are provided by Dave Kelly (30 Odd Foot of Grunts) and Ed Breckenfeld (The Insiders, Pride Of Lions, Jim Peterik's World Stage). Two time Grammy nominated Mindi Abair lends her saxophone and Bill Champlin (Chicago, Sons of Champlin, The Rhythm Dukes), Bryan Cole, Brian Hemstock and Danette Pahl all contribute backing vocals. More...

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Nuclear Posts Tour Recap Video

Chilean thrashers Nuclear just uploaded a short clip from the band's recent European tour, which took place during June 2017.

The "Total Thrash" Euro tour included a total of 21 concerts in nine countries such as Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Poland, and others. The trek featured stops at the Metalgate Czech Death Fest, Mise Open Air, and Rage Against Racism fests.

Nuclear's fifth European tour marked the end of the promotional tour supporting "Formula For Anarchy," completing almost 100 shows in Europe. The band is currently writing new music and an album is expected in 2018. More...

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Human After All Streaming "Flip The Script"

Post hardcore / metalcore band Human After All today streams "Flip The Script," which can be heard below. The track is taken from the band's new album "Don't Worry, It Only Gets Worse," which is due out this Friday. Human After All consists of:

Joe Scheibl
Evan Saari
Kyle Prefontaine
Mario Lanza More...

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Neck Of The Woods Posts New Video

As Vancouver metal outfit Neck Of The Woods prepares for the release of debut album, "The Passenger," through Basick Records in September, today an official video for the album's "You'll Always Look The Same To Me" has come online.

A vibrant and aggressive video that fits with the track's dynamic attack, the video for "You'll Always Look The Same To Me" was directed and edited by Christopher Lennox-Aasen. Offers Neck Of The Woods on the song's lyrical direction: "The struggle does not become you, it only makes you stronger."

"The Passenger" will see digital release via Basick Records and CD release through the band on September 15th. Neck Of The Woods also announced a run of Canadian tour dates surrounding the release of "The Passenger," with shows in Calgary, Saskatoon, Drumheller, Regina, Edmonton, Vernon, and Vancouver booked.

9/10/20147 Broken City - Calgary, AB
9/11/2017 Vangelis - Saskatoon, SK
9/13/2017 Neighbours Corner Pub - Drumheller, AB
9/14/2017 Cloud 9 Live - Regina, SK
9/15/2017 Industry House - Edmonton, AB
9/16/2017 Record City - Vernon, BC
9/22/2017 Pub340 - Vancouver, BC More...

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Archspire Streaming "Human Murmuration"

Archspire today reveals another new track off forthcoming album, "Relentless Mutation." The track, a brutal heap of lightning fast, hyper-technical death metal titled "Human Murmuration," is available for streaming below.

Regarding this new song, the band comments, "'Human Murmuration' is the second track off our upcoming release 'Relentless Mutation,' and also the second song we wrote for the album. This spacy, sometimes ethereal jam comes with some pretty groove-heavy parts to balance things out.

"It was one of those songs that took a long time to put together, but once we were in studio listening to the final version, it became clear that this song had something different. We are looking forward to sharing the full album with you on September 22nd through Season Of Mist! Stay Tech!"

1. Involuntary Doppelgänger
2. Human Murmuration
3. Remote Tumour Seeker (streaming here)
4. Relentless Mutation
5. The Mimic Well
6. Calamus Will Animate
7. A Dark Horizontal More...

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Dreadnought Posts "To Luminous Scale"

Denver group Dreadnought is preparing to release sophomore album "A Wake In Sacred Waves" on October 6th and today shares new track, “To Luminous Scale." Listen in below.

The album follows 2015 release "Bridging Realms" (reviewed here). Dreadnought will also join InAeona for a western U.S. tour this fall:

October 19 Rapid City, SD West Dakota Improv
October 20 Bozeman, MT Zebra Lounge
October 21 Kalispel, MT Old School Records
October 23 Seattle, WA Highline
October 24 Olympia, WA Cryptatropa
October 25 Portland, OR The Know
October 26 Eugene, OR Old Nick’s Pub
October 27 Chico, CA Lost on Main
October 28 Sacramento, CA The Blue Lamp
October 29 Oakland, CA Golden Bull
October 31 San Diego, CA The Merrow
November 1 Las Vegas, NV The Garth
November 2 Salt Lake City, UT Metro Music Hall
November 3 Cheyenne, WY TBA
November 4 Denver, CO Hi Dive
November 5 Colorado Springs, CO Triple Nickel More...

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Serenity Reveals "Lionheart" Cover

Serenity has unveiled artwork today for a new album titled "Lionheart," due to drop on October 27th, 2017 via Napalm Records.

You can pre-order your copy at the Nuclear Blast webshop.

The band states: "Hear us roar!! After we spread Da Vinci's 'Codex Atlanticus' all over the world, which you made one of our most successful records ever, we will now feed your yearnings with another historical masterpiece: 'Lionheart!' Strong, powerful symphonic power metal hymns mixed with emotions from the depth of our souls - follow us into this new era and show us your Lionheart!!!"

1. Deus Lo Vult
2. United
3. Lionheart
4. Hero
5. Rising High
6. Heaven
7. King's Landing
8. Eternal Victory
9. Stand and Fight
10. The Fortress (of Blood and Sand)
11. Empire
12. My Fantasy
13. The Final Crusade

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While She Sleeps Posts New Video

The latest single from Sheffield-based outfit While She Sleeps has been revealed as the incendiary "Steal the Sun" and a new music video, directed by Ryan Chang, can be seen below.

The track is taken from new album "You Are We," which dropped back in April. The "Steal The Sun" clip incorporates a dark narrative alongside live footage and was filmed across Thailand, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong on the band's recent tour of Asia.

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Anubis Gate Releases "The Combat"

Anubis Gate just released first video single "The Combat" from upcoming album "Covered In Black," which can be seen below.

As technology expands, the boundaries of real life get blurred. "The Combat" is a post apocalyptic gameplay, but is the character real... or is she merely an avatar of a gamer that controls her?

"Covered In Black" is due to drop via Nightmare Records on September 1st. The album's track listing is as follows:

1. Psychotopia
2. The New Delhi Assassination
3. The Combat
4. Too Much Time
5. A Journey To Nowhere
6. Black
7. Blacker
8. Blackets
9. Operation Cairo
10. From Afar

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Jasta Releases "The Same Flame" Video

Hatebreed vocalist Jamey Jasta continues to build upon his legacy with new Jasta album "The Lost Chapters," which was released this past March. Jasta’s next U.S. performance will be in CT on Oct. 7th w/New Years Day at The Webster Underground.

Until then, look for Jasta on his "European Vacation" tour starting this Friday, Aug 25th through Sept 1st. Jast today also unleashes his new music video for the track “The Same Flame,” which was shot by Paul McGuire of Obscenery Films.

Jamey comments: "I’m really excited to launch the video for the Jasta track, 'The Same Flame,' directed by my friend Paul McGuire. Those who listen to my Podcast know I've been talking about doing a project completely DIY style w/Jastafor months and this video, along with two others, are the outcome of that. In addition to a nine song album that was partially fan funded! Not only did I get to work on every aspect of the recording, packaging and producing the album, but I got to help direct and scout locations. Now we have a cool visual to go along with one of my favorite songs off the Jasta album.

"Since I released the album in the spring, Jasta had a successful tour w/ Anthrax and Killswitch Engage. After that I got busy touring on Warped with Hatebreed, but I was able to shoot 3 Jasta videos in 3 days on a short break. Now I get to hit the road w/Kasta in Europe for a short tour and then I'll be back doing a home-state show Oct. 7th w/ Jasta before Hatebreed hits the road again." More...

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Becomes Astral Premieres New Music Video

Canadian progressive technical death dealers of Becomes Astral premiere a new video for "The Glass Lake", taken from their brand new album "Paleblood Sky", out in stores now via Bandcamp. The track features a guest turn of Youri Raymond on vocals (Unhuman, Killitorous, ex-Cryptopsy).

Check out now "The Glass Lake" below.

Says bassist Liam Frith: More...

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