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Interview With Obituary About New Album

Obituary's brand new album "Inked In Blood" is almost here! In fact, the 3-decades-old death metal quintet and Relapse Records will release it on October 28th. Recently, Metalunderground.com had the unique opportunity of visiting the band's compound at Tampa's Redneck Studios, and listened some of the mixes for this long awaited recording.

This is Obituary's first full-length since 2009's "Darkest Day" and it definitely sounds like a concoction of some of the band's most characteristic trademarks. Without a doubt, songs like "Violence" and "Inked In Blood" deliver the goods via their lethal combination of doomy soundscapes, sudden attacks of vicious speed and infectious grooves— all garnished by John Tardy's imposing vocal style.

Taking a break from the arduous mixing process, the band's co-founder/drummer, Don Tardy, talked with us about this new self-produced material, the decision to self-finance the recording with the help of fans, and what's in store for Obituary's immediate future.

Oscuro: It’s been 5 years since 2009’s “Darkest Day.” Why did it take you so long to produce another album?

Don Tardy: I don’t know why. First, we were very busy with touring for our previous album “Darkest Day” and then... I just think that now we are not 20 years old anymore. Everybody has children, families, so I think that when we were done with touring, everyone just went back to normal life and enjoyed their children and families a little bit. Then, we really just made sure that we took our time writing these new songs.

We were in no rush, we had no expectations, and we really just wanted to have fun with the process: we wrote a song, we would listen to it, make changes, think about it, listen to it, and make changes, so it was just a long process. Then, of course, 2 years ago we came with the idea of the classic Obituary set list so that took us on the road and we were very busy again, playing the classic set list, so the album got delayed a little bit longer. The good thing is that it is finished. We are very proud of this record.

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Sunday Old School: Humble Pie

Of all the names that have appeared throughout the Sunday Old School columns, one of the few to be expected to grace the series would have to be, Peter Frampton. Yet the man who recorded, "Frampton Comes Alive," one of the biggest selling live albums of all time, which according to Mike Myers in Wayne’s World was issued to everyone in the suburbs, was an integral part in one of the first albums to be described as heavy metal. The album in question was called, "As Safe as Yesterday Is" and the band who recorded this effort was called, Humble Pie. Humble Pie was formed in the county of Essex in south England in 1969 by former Small Faces guitarist, Steve Marriott, along with Spooky Tooth bassist, Greg Ridley, Peter Frampton and drummer, Jerry Shirley. After deciding on their name, they soon signed to Immediate Records and released their first single, "Natural Born Bugie," only six months after forming, which was able to reach as high as number four in the British singles chart.

A month later, the band released, "As Safe as Yesterday Is," which, as mentioned before, was one of the first albums to be called heavy metal by Rolling Stone reviewer, Mike Saunders, who went on to form a popular band himself, named Angry Samoans. Perhaps fitting for this bit of trivia, the record opened with a cover of the song, "Desperation" by Canadian band, Steppenwolf, who themselves have at times been credited for the term "heavy metal" after including it in their classic song, "Born to be Wild." The music press weren’t entirely sure what to make of the album, but listeners seemed to enjoy what was on offer, with the record peaking at number sixteen on the British albums chart. More...

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Bane Of Bedlam Announces New Tour Dates

In addition to the Berlin Deathfest (Germany) and Gothenberg Deathfest (Sweden) on October 3rd and 4th, Bane Of Bedlam has announced the upcoming "Spreading The Horror" European tour with Amputated. Dates are as follows:

1/10/14 - House of Rock, Barcelona (Spain)
5/10/14 - Closer Club, Rome (Italy)
6/10/14 - Freakout Club, Bologna (Italy)
7/10/14 - Bluerose Saloon, Bresso (Italy)
9/10/14 - B52, Eernegem (Belgium)
10/10/14 - Rock Cafe Asgard, Beverwijk (Netherlands)
11/10/14 - Dark City Deathfest, Zagan (Poland)
12/10/14 - Rudeboy Club, Bielsko-Biala (Poland) More...

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Slipknot Streaming New Song

After years of waiting, the 'Knot is finally back and gearing up to release a fifth full-length album.

The band previously released a music video for the song "The Negative One" (still available here), and today Slipknot releases a new track titled "The Devil In I," which can be heard below.

Slipknot will also be curating the Knotfest this coming October. Check out the currently announced lineup for the three day festival at this location.

Further details on the band's upcoming new album - due out via Roadrunner Records - are still forthcoming.

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Wolfheart Issues Festival Recap, Working On Album

Wolfheart has released a band update video clip online featuring footage from the Summer Breeze 2014 festival.

The video, available below, sees the band discussing an amazing festival season and announcements about entering the studio to record an album.

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Desintegrated Posts New Music Video

Colombian death metal band Desintegrated just dropped a new official video clip for the track "Mundo De Perversión." Check it out below.

You can hear more from the band via Facebook here, and Desintegrated consists of these members:

Kevin Ortiz ( Drums)
Jhon Ferreira (Guitar)
Brayan Cantor (Guitar)
Andres Betancourth (Bass)
Geidy Cano (Vocals)

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Exorcism Parts With Drummer

International metal band Exorcism has parted ways with drummer Garry King. Bandleader Csaba Zvekan comments:

"I am very sad and disappointed that Garry has left the band for apparently no valid reasons. Still, what can you do? We move on and have to find somebody who has the time and will to rock out with Exorcism."

The band is booking shows for November in support of the "I Am God" album (reviewed here), and Exorcism is also currently in the pre-production phase for a second album scheduled to be released in 2015.

The band is currently looking for a suitable player to record drums for this second album. Professional drummers are welcome to apply.

Exorcism has alsobeen confirmed for this years Hard Rock Hell VIII, which takes place from November 13th - 16th, 2014 in North Wales, U.K.

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Septycal Gorge Reveals Album Details

Italian death metal band Septycal Gorge is gearing up to release third full-length album "Scourge of the Formless Breed" this coming September 5th, 2014 with pre-orders available here.

Today the band reveals the track listing, and you can also hear the song "Coil Of Nothingness" in the payer provided below.

1. Living Torment of the Sleeping God
2. Urizen - The Burning Sun
3. Slaughter Conceived
4. No Spawn No Reign (Sons of Enoch Pt.1)
5. Breed of the Rejected (Sons of Enoch Pt.2)
6. Anabasis/Paralysis
7. Deeds of Eternity
8. Coil of Nothingness
9. Awakening of the Seven Serpents More...

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The Helix Nebula Streaming New Track

The Helix Nebula has released a new track online for streaming titled "Temple," which can be heard below.

"Temple" is cut off the band's impending new EP "Meridian," due to officially drop on August 29th, 2014. Pre-orders are available at this location, and the track listing is as follows:

1. Sea of Suns
2. Temple
3. Convalescence
4. Time Piece
5. Sailing Stone (feat. Plini)
6. Crystal Plains More...

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Via Posts "Hell's Gate" Video

Via has released a new official music video for the track "Hell's Gate," which was directed by Tom Flynn and Mike Watts.

Check out the new clip below. "Hell's Gate" comes off the band's "From The Ashes" album, available now through Dark Harvest Records.

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