Metal News for August 29, 2017
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22 news articles posted on this day.
Ne Obliviscaris Streaming New Song
Australian progressive metal visionaries Ne Obliviscaris just unveiled the second new track off forthcoming album, "Urn." The track, titled "Urn (Part I) - And Within The Void We Are Breathless," is streaming below.
Regarding the new track, Ne Oblivscaris front man Tim Charles comments: "The 14-minute long title track from our new album 'Urn' comes in two parts and forms the album's grand finale. We are now presenting Part 1, 'And Within The Void We Are Breathless.' This song is one of the more intense featured on our new record and flows through darker territory than the previously released 'Intra Venus.'"
Ne Obliviscaris will release "Urn" on October 27th, 2017. The new album's full track listing is as follows:
1. Libera (Part I) – Saturnine Spheres
2. Libera (Part II) – Ascent of Burning Moths
3. Intra Venus [streaming here]
4. Eyrie
5. Urn (Part I) – And Within The Void We Are Breathless
6. Urn (Part II) – As Embers Dance In Our Eyes More...
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Carnivore Reforming As Carnivore A.D.
After an electrifying live performance of Carnivore material at this year's Black N Blue Bowl pre-party, guitarist Marc Carnivore is thrilled to announce that the band will officially re-form as
Carnivore A.D.
Fellow original member Louie Beato and Joe Branciforte (ex-Darkside NYC, ex-Merauder) will sharing drumming duties, while Baron Misuraca (ex-Vasaria) is on bass, lead vocals & blood curdling screams.
Baron's debut will take place at the band's Halloween show, "A Halloween SteeleTacular," at Bowery Electric (327 Bowery) in New York City on Halloween night. Additional monstrous support will be supplied by NJ's Bloodfeast, the Black Sabbath tribute band Sabbra Cadabra, Legendary L'amour DJ Alex Kayne, and other special guests TBA.
The Bowery Electric bash will mark this year's final, official celebration of the 30th anniversary of Peter Steele's thrash-core masterpiece "Retaliation," with provocative tracks "Jesus Hitler" and "Race War" coming to life to join today's headlines, just as fresh and topical as the day they were first released in 1987.
Marc Carnivore states: "Last May, I was very fortunate to perform Carnivore music live again for the very first time in over 20 years. The jubilant and humbling reception I received confirmed to me that Peter Steele is gone, but his epic legacy is not forgotten. So this Halloween the two remaining original members of Carnivore, myself and Louie Beato, will open up the next chapter in the band's ever evolving history. We will introduce the mighty Baron Misuraca, who's stature and beastly growls have already awakened Peter Steele fans across the globe.
"A new official line-up of Carnivore will be introduced: Carnivore A.D., a Carnivore for the 21st century. Everyone is invited to join us in this celebration, and to mark the 30th anniversary of Carnivore's final LP, 'Retaliation.' I am also very pleased to have the honor of presenting this distinguished performance of Peter and Keith's music to their own friends and family members here in the greatest city in the world, at New York's Bowery Electric club. The 'Carnivorous Negative family scene' is finally whole once again, and I can't wait to see what the future brings." More...
Below Parts Ways With Guitarist
Swedish doomsters Below today announced the departure of guitarist Berg from the band. Below comments: "It is sad to lose a 'member of the family, but we part as friends and we respect and accept Berg's wish to leave the band. We want to thank him for everything he has done for Below both as a musician and as a friend. We wish him best of luck in the future."
Berg had this to say: "It saddens me to inform you all that I have decided to quit Below. Having thought about it for months it is the only way for me and my well being. And it wouldn't be fair to the rest of the band to continue in Below half-hearted. The reason is simple, I need to do something else, explore my own creativity beyond Below and doom metal. I wish the guys in the band all the best. And a huge thank you to all of you, the fans, who have helped Below become what it is today. You are a true inspiration."
Filling Berg's spot for upcoming live shows will be guitarist Jonte Bjoerkborg. Apart from being a close friend to the band (he's even credited on "Across The Dark River") he has previously played with Zeb & Doc in Malison Rogue.
In other news, Below is confirmed for two prestigious doom metal events: the Doom Over Vienna festival taking place in Vienna, Austria November 11th, and the Hammer Of Doom festival in Wurzburg on November 18th. More...
Ensiferum Posts Tracking Video
On September 15th, Ensiferum will release seventh full-length album "Two Paths" worldwide via Metal Blade Records. Produced by Anssi Kippo, the master was recorded on tape, for a true analog experience.
For a preview of the album, fans can watch the tracking for the closing song on the album, "Unettomaan Aikaan," in the player below. The full "Two Paths" track listing is as follows:
1. Ajattomasta Unesta
2. For Those About to Fight for Metal
3. Way of the Warrior
4. Two Paths
5. King of Storms
6. Feast with Valkyries
7. Don't You Say
8. I Will Never Kneel
9. God Is Dead
10. Hail to the Victor
11. Unettomaan Aikaan
12. God Is Dead (Alternative Version)
13. Don't You Say (Alternative Version) More...
Epica Posts "Immortal Melancholy" Video
Symphonic metal band Epica will make an awaited return to North America in only a few short days for the "Ultimate Principle" tour with supports Lacuna Coil, Insomnium and Elantris.
In anticipation, the band just premiered a video for new song “Immortal Melancholy.” The song is featured on upcoming EP "The Solace System" that’s due out on Friday from Nuclear Blast.
The animated video for “Immortal Melancholy” was created/produced by anime master Davide Cilloni, and follows his previous video for the title track off “The Solace System.”
Epiac will arrive in North America on Thursday, August 31st to kick off the tour in Boston, MA with dates through September 29th. More...
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Syn Ze Sase Tri Premieres New Song
The grandiose pagan black metal warriors from Syn Ze Sase Tri are gearing up to release new album "Zaul Mos" this coming September 29th via Code666 (a sublabel of Aural Music).
Ahead of that release, we've got the exclusive premiere of a video clip for new song "Tarimu de Lumina" - check it out below and let us know what you think of the track and the killer album art!
"Zaul Mos" is strongly inspired by the bloody myth of the ancient Dacian legends of the motherland of Transylvania. The album's full track listing is as follows:
01. Tarimu' De Lumina
02. Din Negru Gind
03. Solu' Zeilor
04. De-a Dreapta Omului
05. Zaul Mos
06. Plecaciune Zaului
07. Urzeala Ceriului
08. Cocosii Negri
09. In Pintecu' Pamintului (Electric Version)
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Woe Unto Me Premieres 360 Lyric Video
Belarusian doom/death metal crew Woe Unto Me will release upcoming double album, "Among The Lightened Skies The Voidness Flashed," on September 29th via Solitude Productions.
Now a month ahead of that release, we're honored to exclusively present to you the official 360° lyric video for new song "Triptych: Shiver, Shelter, Shatter." Get ready for a 13 minute slow motion ride straight into hell!
The track features special guest vocalists Daniel Neagoe (Clouds, Eye Of Solitude, Shape Of Despair), Patryk Zwolinski (Proghma-C, ex-Blindead, ex-Antigama), and Jón Aldará (Hamferd, Barren Earth).
Here’s what the band had to say about this upcoming release: “Musically, artistically and in general content both CDs will be radically different from each other: the first part plunges the listener into a dark and depressive atmosphere of doom metal in its various shapes, the second one is an acoustic melancholy, which will envelop you with a blanket of autumnal gloom and sad beauty.”
CD1
01. Triptych: Shiver, Shelter, Shatter
02. Of Life That Never Showed Its Face
03. I Come To Naught
04. Breath Of A Grief
05. Drawn By Mourning
CD2
01. In A Stranglehold
02. Leave Me To My Sorrows
03. Along Came The Imminence
04. Fall-Dyed Lament
05. A Year-Long Waiting
06. My Joy Lies Behind
07. The Snide Sun More...
Ex-Nightwish Vocalist Forms The Dark Element
The Dark Element - the union of former Nightwish vocalist Anette Olzon and Cain's Offering guitarist/songwriter Jani Liimatainen - will release the self-titled debut album "The Dark Element" on November 10th via Frontiers Music srl. The band also released the eponymous first single, which you can check out in the player at the bottom.
Since word of this project got out, fans have been frothing at the mouth with anticipation for it’s arrival. And no wonder considering the talent involved! Anette is widely known for being the immaculate voice on the hit albums from Nightwish, “Dark Passion Play” and “Imaginareum”. Jani has recently been busy in Cain's Offering alongside Stratovarius singer Timo Kotipelto, but left a deep mark on the minds of all power metal fans thanks to his time in Sonata Arctica.
Jani Liimatainen: "I have always been a big fan of Anette's voice and when the opportunity to work with her arose, writing and producing an album, it was something I just couldn't say no! It has been a blast working on the songs and I can't wait for everyone to hear the final result. This will be epic! The songs are extremely melodic and to the point. My goal has been to write catchy songs with hooks that will haunt your dreams, and I think it's pretty much 'mission accomplished'. Stay tuned for something special!"
Anette Olzon: "I am so looking forward to this album and I believe our collaboration worked like a perfect match and I am really happy that Jani and Frontiers asked me to do this with them!"
The track listing for the album is:
1. The Dark Element
2. My Sweet Mystery
3. Last Good Day
4. Here's to You
5. Someone You Used to Know
6. Dead to Me
7. Halo
8. I Cannot Raise the Dead
9. The Ghost and the Reaper
10. Heaven of Your Heart
11. Only One Who Knows Me
Check out "The Dark Element" here: More...
ELA Releases "Lizzy Borden's Rhyme" Video Clip
German melodic metal act ELA, led by vocalist Ela Roxx, issued a music video for the new song "Lizzt Borden's Rhyme." The song is taken from the new album "Second Reality," which just dropped this past Friday (August 25th) via Massacre Records.
The video was directed by Tim Wilhelm for Bavarea 41 Bild-und Tonproduktion. Check it out here:
Irdorath Releases New Music Video
Austrian black metal act Irdorath released a music video for the song "In the Name of Decay." The song is taken from the new alubm "Denial of Creation," which was issued digitally back in June, but will see physical release in the U.S. on October 13th (EU on September 1st) via Wormholedeath Records/Aural Music Group.
The track listing for "Denial of Creation" is:
1. Devoured by Greed
2. Trail of Redemption
3. Sacred Deception
4. The Curse that Haunts the Earth
5. Purification
6. Covenant of the Unbounded
7. Blessings from Above
8. In the Name of Decay
9. Denial of Creation (see music video here)
Check out "In the Name of Decay" here: More...
Savage Master Releases New Song "Burning Leather"
Kentucky traditional metal act Savage Master issued a new single entitled "Burning Leather." The song will appear on the band's upcoming new mini-LP/EP "Creature of the Flames," which drops on October 13th via Skol Records/High Roller Records.
"Creature of the Flames" was recorded by Michael Kent O'Bryan at Wax And Tape Studios. It was produced by Adam Neal with executive production and mastering by Bart Gabriel. More information on the EP is expected soon.
Check out "Burning Leather" here:
Babylon A.D. Announce New Album
Babylon A.D. are proud to be one of the few hard rock bands from the late '80s/early '90s that are still operating with all of the original members: Derek Davis, vocalist/songwriter, guitarists and songwriters, John Matthews and Ron Freschi, drummer Jamey Pacheco and bassist Robb Reid. The band formed in 1987 and to celebrate the 30th Anniversary, the band will release the new album "Revelation Highway" on November 10th via Frontiers Music srl.
Today, Babylon A.D. presents the video for the first single from the album "Crash and Burn." Watch the video in the player at the bottom.
Vocalist, Derek Davis on the new album: "This record kicks ass, from the opening track 'Crash and Burn' to the last track 'Saturday Night'. The band had a blast making the album and a lot had to do with original founding member lead-guitarist John Matthews rejoining the band. He really lit the fire that got the bands blood pumping to make a new record. For me it was awesome to produce and mix such a cool record. It's very hard hitting yet melodic, with some great lyrical story telling and great stand out tracks like, 'One Million Miles', 'Tears', 'Rags to Riches, and 'She Likes To Give It'. The songs are so catchy and memorable on the first listen I know our fans are gonna love it! And of course there are some burning guitar leads to keep the metal heads happy. The band is very grateful that Frontiers Music Srl listened to the tracks and felt the same way about them as we do and offered us the opportunity to get this record out. We can't wait to hit the road and play the material live." More...
Kaos Krew To Release New Album "Returno"
Finnish industrial metal act Kaos Krew will release the new album "Returno" on September 15th via Inverse Records. The album is the first since 2013's "Corruption Rules This World."
The six-piece took its first breath in 2004 as an one man’s project when the band was founded by the guitarist and band member Ulf Skog in Jakobstad, Finland. Later on in 2005 Göran Fellman (ex-Stormwing) and now ex-band member Tomas Öst was added to the line-up (ex-Wild Force).
The band’s music style industrial metal even though it has ended up under many different metal genre labels during the active years from around the globe. However, the music is what the band calls "crossover metal," which is based on heavy riffing with the addition of synthesizers and loops from the industrial scene.
The track listing is:
1. End My Pride (see video clip here)
2. Man Down
3. Dying to Survive
4. When Soldiers Cry
5. Panama
6. Crippled by Belief
7. Through Flames
8. Dead and Gone
9. Follow Him
10. Big Sale (Live) More...
Tales Of Gaia Streams New Album In Full
Spanish power metal band Tales of Gaia is streaming the new album "Hypernova" in full courtesty of Legacy at this location. You can also check it out in the convenient player at the bottom.
"Hypernova" is set for international release on September 4th through Fighter Records. The track list is:
1. Prelude to Salvation
2. Keep the Dream Alive
3. Soldiers of Light
4. Hyperspace
5. City of Dreams
6. My Right to Live
7. Knights of Heidelberg
8. Wings of Fire
9. A Thousand Miles Away
10. Flamma Ardet
11. Black Symphony (Bonus Track)
12. Black Standards (Bonus Track)
Check out the album here: More...
Power Quest Tells Of "Kings And Glory"
Power Quest, the renowned melodic power metal band based in the UK, issued a lyric video for the new song "Kings and Glory." Give it a go in the player at the bottom.
The song is taken from long awaited sixth full length album "Sixth Dimension," which drops on October 13th via Inner Wound Recordings in Europe/USA and on October 11th in Japan via Marquee/Avalon. The album will be available in standard jewel case CD, limited edition digibook and also limited edition vinyl. The standard jewel case CD edition is available for pre-order at this location.
The album, the first PQ full length album since 2011, will contain nine songs (plus a bonus track for the limited edition CD and for the Japanese market), as follows:
1. Lords of Tomorrow
2. Starlight City
3. Kings and Glory
4. Face the Raven
5. No More Heroes
6. Revolution Fighters
7. Pray for the Day
8. Coming Home
9. The Sixth Dimension
Check out "Kings and Glory" here: More...
Blindfolded And Led To The Woods Debuts NSFW Clip
Blindfolded And Led To The Woods debuts a new song and NSFW video titled "Meth Tooth", taken from the upcoming new album "Modern Adoxography", which will be out in stores October 13.
Check out now "Meth Tooth" below.
Explains the band: More...
Casket Robbery Premieres New Lyric Video
Madison, WI’s horror metal outfit Casket Robbery premieres a new lyric video for "Pockets Lined With Flowers", taken from the band's brand new album "The Ascension", which is available now via Bandcamp.
Check out now "Pockets Lined With Flowers" below.
Affliktor Debuts New Song "Storms of Demogorgon"
Wyoming-based black and thrash metal unit Affliktor debuts a new song entitled "Storms of Demogorgon", taken from the forthcoming self?-?titled debut album, which is scheduled for release by Transcending Obscurity Records on October 20. The artwork for the release was created by Mark Riddick.
Check out now "Storms of Demogorgon" below.
Worm Premieres "Winged Beast of the Phantom Crypt"
Florida based black metal band Worm premieres a new song entitled "Winged Beast of the Phantom Crypt", taken from the outfit's upcoming debut album "Evocation of the Black Marsh", which will be released by Iron Bonehead on vinyl, tape, and digitally on September 29th.
Check out now "Winged Beast of the Phantom Crypt" below.
Slipknot's "Psychosocial" Banjo Cover Posted
YouTubers Rob Scallon and Leo Moracchioli have posted the below banjo etc. cover of Slipknot's "Psychosocial". Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor himself also makes a brief cameo at the end...
Check it out below:
Origin Announces "Bloodletting North America Tour"
Origin will be going on the "Bloodletting North America 2017" headlining tour this fall with Archspire, Defeated Sanity, Dyscarnate, Visceral Disgorge and The Kennedy Veil as supports. Comments Origin:
"Fresh off of our run with Summer Slaughter we are happy to announce our immediate headlining return as part of Bloodletting North America 2017! This incredibly brutal tour showcases the most intense, technical, and extreme acts in metal today from around the world, taking with us Archspire from Vancouver, Defeated Sanity from Germany, Dyscarnate from the UK, and Visceral Disgorge and The Kennedy Veil from the US.. Amongst a sea of tours coming this fall, nothing brings the true kings of the underground together on one stage like Bloodletting North America.. We will be showcasing material from our brand new album, Unparalleled Universe, as well as tracks spanning the bands 20 year history. This is not a tour to miss, see you in the pit! Hail Space!"
Check out all dates below: More...
Pig Destroyer, Cattle Decap. Members Form New Band
China Girl - a new outfit featuring Pig Destroyer‘s John Jarvis on vocals, Derek Engemann (Cattle Decapitation/Scour) on bass and Dennis R. Sanders (Spirit In The Room/ex-Black Light Burns) on vocals/guitar/programming - has recorded a debut album and is in the process of mixing and mastering it. A rough preview of the new group's output can be heard below:
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