Metal News for August 31, 2016
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Twilight Force Posts "Lore Of Lynd"
Twilight Force's Nuclear Blast debut "Heroes Of Mighty Magic" was unleashed last Friday. Now the time has come to present the Knights of Twilight's lore of guitar wizard Lynd. Check out the full character bio below. The new album's track listing is as follows:
1. Battle Of Arcane Might
2. Powerwind
3. Guardian Of The Seas
4. Flight Of The Sapphire Dragon
5. There And Back Again
6. Riders Of The Dawn
7. Keepers Of Fate
8. Rise Of A Hero
9. To The Stars
10. Heroes Of Mighty Magic
11. Epilogue
12. Knights Of Twilight's Might More...
Frozen Ocean Posts "No Blizzard" Video
Frozen Ocean just released a new music video for "No Blizzard," taken from EP release "The Prowess Of Dormition."
Icebergs, frostbite and freezing wastelands abound as the visual tale of polar exploration unfolds. The EP's full track listing is as follows:
1. No Blizzard
2. Once Aglow
3. Det Siste Snøfallet
4. The Prowess Of Dormition More...
Kyy Announces Album Release
Saturnal Records has set November 4th as the international release date for Kyy's debut album, "Beyond Flesh - Beyond Matter - Beyond Death."
Kyy (meaning "viper" in Finnish) is a black metal band founded in 2013 with the sole purpose to spawn an antithesis to the existence of the universe and serve the Great Unknown. Take that first step toward the Beyond with the track "Death Within" below.
1. 358
2. Legio Serpenti
3. Death Within
4. Reditus
5. Panta Rhei
6. Bloodline of Edom
7. Lord of the Desolate Paths
8. Destroying Tiphareth
9. In Eternal Desire to End
10. Erecting Temple of Adversary
11. The Narrow Gates of Apôleia More...
Barishi Posts New Song
Vermont's gritty progressive metal outfit Barishi is streaming another pummeling new track off upcoming full-length "Blood from the Lion's Mouth." The track, a bruiser titled "Master Crossroads, Baron Cemetery" is streaming below.
Barishi's second full-length, and first for Season of Mist, will be released by worldwide on September 16th. "Blood from the Lion's Mouth" was recorded by Brian Westbrook at PDP Recording in Greenfield, MA during winter 2015-2016, and features cover art by Brian Mercer.
Regarding the album, the band comments: "We're really proud of this album. It was an absolute blast to both write and record. We spent last summer at home in Jamaica, Vermont writing constantly. Our goal was to come up with something that was cohesive as a whole but also had an individuality to each track. Our producer Brian Westbrook really went above and beyond with it's production. He has such clear vision in regards to a song's structure as well as it's sonic potential. It was killer to work with him again."
1. Grave of the Creator
2. Blood From the Lion's Mouth
3. The Great Ennead
4. Death Moves in Silence
5. Master Crossroads, Baron Cemetery
6. Bonesetter
7. The Deep
8. The Spectral Order More...
Solstafir Posts Artmania Live Footage
Icelandic outfit Solstafir has released a new live clip shot during the band's performance at Artmania last month in Romania. Check out the band playing "Fjara" live below. "Fjara" comes off the 2011 album "Svarti Sandar" (reviewed here).
Taiga Announces "Sky" Release
Russian atmospheric/depressive black metal band Taiga is now streaming a first single off upcoming album "Sky," which is set for release on September 16th via Satanath Records sub label Symbol of Domination.
This new album tells the story about those moments in life when people are aware of their own insignificance and can not overcome the emotional pain. Everyday is torture for them as loneliness is the guard of their cage and they feel there is no escape. In hope of change, they turn their eyes to the sky. More...
Inanimate Existence Streams New Song
With the release of "Calling From A Dream," the consuming new full-length from Bay Area progressive death metal collective Inanimate Existence now less than three weeks away, today the mystifying sounds of "Pulse Of The Mountain's Heart" are unloaded for public consumption.
Issues the band: "'Pulse Of The Mountain's Heart' showcases Inanimate Existence's approach to heavy riffing. The song structure evolves many times throughout, guiding listener through beautiful clean sections and into dark riffs layered with ethereal guitar leads."
New album "Calling From A Dream" will see release via Unique Leader Records on September 16th, 2016. Prior to the release of the album, Inanimate Existence will bring these new odes to the stage on a nine-date headlining tour from September 9th through September 18th.
9/09/2016 Third Street Pub - Bend, OR
9/10/2016 50 West (Fifty Pub & Grub) - Salem, OR
9/12/2016 Panic Room - Portland, OR
9/13/2016 El Corazon - Seattle, WA
9/14/2016 The Hindenburg - Vancouver, BC
9/15/2016 Johnny B's - Medford, OR
9/16/2016 Alturas Bar And Nightclub - Reno, NV
9/17/2016 Red House - Walnut Creek, CA
9/18/2016 The X Bar - Cupertino, CA More...
My Darkest Time Releases New Album
My Darkest Time was formed in 2005 as a one man band with several international guests. The man behind the band is Žarko Atanasov, who composes all the songs and writes the lyrics.
The band started as a symphonic band but has since morphed into a gothic doom / death metal project. Fourth album "The Last" is released digitally today on August 31st via Inverse Records - listen in at Spotify here.
Torbjörn Weinesjö (Veni Domine) plays solo guitar on “Ephrath” and Sime Stefkovski handles piano on "O Beloved." The album was mixed and mastered by Slava Malinin and features the following track listing:
1. Last (intro)
2. The Gates
3. Ephrath (ft. Torbjorn Weinesjoö)
4. Unceasing
5. Blurred Truths
6. You
7. Written Names (instrumental)
8. Pearl
9. O Beloved (ft. Sime S.)
Negura Bunget Releases "ZI" Video
Negura Bunget will release new album "ZI" on September 30th via Prophecy Productions. In advance of the release, today the band releases a 10 minute long album film.
The artistic short, shot in the Transylvanian forests, blends excerpts from each of the album’s six tracks. Check it out below. The album's full track listing is as follows:
1. Tul-ni-ca-rind
2. Gradina Stelelor
3. Brazda Da Foc
4. Baciu Mosneag
5. Stanciu Gruiul
6. Marea Cea Mare More...
Lilium Sova Announces New Album
Four years after the "Epic Morning" release via Cal Of Ror Records, Swiss trio Lilium Sova will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a brand new full-length album called "Lost Between Mounts and Dales / Set Adrift in the Flood of People."
The album is planned for a CD / LP / digital release on the 1st of October through Cold Smoke Records and Urgence Disk Records (Rorcal). Check out first audio excerpt "Pakeneminem" below. The full track listing is as follows:
1. Dimma (valley 1/6)
2. Pakeneminen (valley 2/6)
3. Scandens (valley 3/6)
4. Ustabil (valley 4/6)
5. Lavina (valley 5/6)
6. Ofkæling (valley 6/6)
7. Invisible in Swarm (city 1/4)
8. Forlorn Roaming (city 2/4)
9. Sudden Craze (city 3/4)
10. Scaffold is Ready (city 4/4) More...
Bauda Parts With Bassist
Chilean group Bauda has parted ways with the band's bass player. Bauda issued this statement about the situation:
"Friends we regret to announce that Juan Díaz (bassist) will no longer will continue in the band. We decided to separate our paths (obviously on friendly terms). Without a doubt this is a sad day for the band.
"With John, we have been working for 4 years, editing 2 fundamental discs for Bauda: 'Euphoria' and 'Sporelights.' We thank you in advance for all the effort and to Juan for complicity with the band and we wish you the best of luck in his new projects for the future.
"We hope to go back to have new projects and appearances with the future. The important thing is to keep on making music! The dates that we will continue to be agreed in order, as well as the new that we are planning for the future. A hug to the family baudiana and see you soon!"
Bauda last released the "Sporelights" album (reviewed here) back in November of 2015. More...
Knife Hits Posts "Map Territory Relation"
Knife Hits today presents new single "Map Territory Relation," which can be heard below. The band's debut album "Eris" was recorded and mixed by Jonathan Nunez of Torche, and mastered by Nick Zampiello (Modern Life Is War, Unsane)
"Eris" will see its release on September 16th via three labels: Dead Tank Records (digital, vinyl), Hydrogen Man Records (vinyl) and Give Praise Records (vinyl).
Formed in Orlando, Florida in 2011, and relocated to Philly and Chicago, Knife Hits consists of members of grind-punkers Backslider, and ex-members of Khann, Republicorpse, and more. Catch the band live:
Sep 6 - Richmond, VA @ Strange Matter w/ Full of Hell, The Body
Sep 7 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church w/ Full of Hell, The Body
Sep 8 - Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus
Sep 10 - Baltimore, MD @ Skramden Yards More...
Scratch Releasing New EP, Posts "Das Waltz" Clip
Punk pioneers Glen and Chuck, aka the brothers Stilphen, are perhaps best known for their time as teenagers in Boston's Gang Green from 1984-1986, at the very height of the band's relevance and popularity.
Chuck wrote the ferocious music for the band's biggest song, the party anthem "Alcohol" (which also appeared on the soundtrack of Jackass 3D), and the brothers appear on the band's most successful record "Another Wasted Night." 30 years later, the brothers still get along.
The new EP by Scratch, "El Monstro," contains four songs - two tracks which appeared on 2013 compilation "Drop The Needle," along with two never-before released songs, recorded in 1995 and shelved (and nearly forgotten about), until now. A limited pressing 12" Green Vinyl LP will be released in September. More...
Fucking Invincible Announces Split, New Tour Dates
Providence powerviolence henchmen Fucking Invincible just confirmed new studio and tour actions, announcing a split 7" EP as well as a West Coast U.S. tour, both of which are rapidly approaching in the coming weeks.
Beginning on the first day of fall, Fucking Invincible will raid the West Coast for twelve shows with Los Angeles-based hardcore/powerviolence unit Deadbeat. The tour takes place from September 22nd through October 2nd, with shows confirmed in Phoenix, Chula Vista, Ventura, Oakland, Eugene, Seattle, Portland, Reno, Fresno, Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Santa Ana.
Less than a week after the tour ends, Fucking Invincible's new split 7" EP with the Netherlands' negative hardcore outfit Lifespite will see release. The record will be available on October 7th through FI's trusted allies at Atomic Action! Records, and promises to be a succinctly violent releases of devastating proportions. More...
Brutally Deceased Reveals New Album
Doomentia Records just announced September 30th as the international release date for Brutally Deceased's third album, "Satanic Corpse."
HM-2 pedal in full splendor? Check. Relentless downtuned riffage? Check. Paolo Girardi's grotesque-yet-magnificent artwork? Check. Death fucking metal the Swedish way from the Czech Republic? Check indeed!
1. The Art of Dying
2. The Disclosure (In the Circle of Thy Bowels)
3. Hostile Earth
4. Epoch of Self-Denial
5. Where No Gods Dare
6. Ruthless Cleansing
7. Withstanding the Funeral
8. At One with the Dead
9. In Torment We Shall Strive More...
Baroness Tries To Disappear
Baroness, which recently launched a new round of U.S. tour dates in support of "Purple," today premieres a music video for the song “Try to Disappear.” The clip captures one of the band’s live outings in support of the 10-song album.
“The cathartic experience of playing live music has not changed over the 13 years of performing,” John Baizley said in a recent interview with the SF Weekly. “But the sense of relief and release I feel as an adult is as intense, if not more than, when I was younger. The response to this record has been really, really overwhelming. There have been some pretty dramatic changes in the way that our audiences react to our songs, and I couldn’t be happier about that.”
Baroness recently announced an Australian/New Zealand tour for December, marking the band’s first Oceanian shows since the release of "Purple." More...
Solid State Offering Free Sampler
Solid State Records has a new free digital sampler online, which you can download over here. The label also comments:
"We're giving away five free songs from a bunch of our incredible bands, including Fit For A King, Norma Jean, Silent Planet, The Ongoing Concept, and Forevermore. Snag them by heading over to NoiseTrade." More...
In Flames Posts 2nd "Battles" Webisode
In Flames just released the first double single "The Truth" and "The End" from new studio album "Battles" (due out November 11th, 2016).
Now the band members talk about their choice of releasing not only one but two new songs at the same time and why they picked these tracks. Check out the new studio webisode below.
If you missed the previous "Battles" studio clip, check it out over here. Recorded in Los Angeles, the 15-track album sees the band taking a new approach while staying true to its vision and signature sound. More...
Cardinal Wyrm Releasing "Cast Away Souls"
Following the 2015 album "Black Hole Gods," California doom trio Cardinal Wyrm returns with new full-length release "Cast Away Souls," to be released internationally by Svart Records on October 14th.
With a sound described as "dense and riff-laden" by Terrorizer and "theatrical and grandiose" by Decibel, Cardinal Wyrm's latest full-length continues the band’s hypnotic wandering through the borderlands of reality and myth.
Taking further leaps with the style and songwriting, guitarist Nathan Verrill and vocalist/drummer Pranjal Tiwari are joined in this genre-bending release by new addition to the Cardinal Wyrm family Leila Abdul-Rauf (Vastum, Hammers of Misfortune, ex-Amber Asylum).
A gatefold and booklet of fantastical, full-color artwork by Kim Holm (Solstafir, Vreid) serves as the only map for listeners as they drift on a river of riffs.
1. Silver Eminence
2. The Resonant Dead
3. Lost Orison
4. Grave Passage
5. After The Dry Years
6. Soul Devouring Fog More...
Dethbeds Posts "Dungeon Scum" Title Song
As freshly-formed outfit Dethbeds forges its way into the Chicago scene preceding the fall release of the "Dungeon Scum" debut LP, today an early stream of its scathing title track comes online
With its members collectively hailing from a varied range of metal, punk, hip hop, and psych scenes, Dethbeds marries this diversification with explosive fury.
Offers the band alongside the release of this new track: "The most recently written song on the album, 'Dungeon Scum' provides contrast from our overall punk ethos to a more punishing and sophisticated writing style that reflects our combined influences."
Dethbeds will independently release "Dungeon Scum" on single-sided 12" vinyl, cassette, and digital formats this coming October 14th. In conjunction with the release, Dethbeds will shred through the Midwest on a run of tour dates:
10/20/2016 Cobra Lounge - Chicago, IL
10/21/2016 Free Clinic - Kalamazoo, MI
10/22/2016 Hickory Lounge - Owosso, MI
10/23/2016 The Alamo - Grand Rapids, MI
11/04/2016 TBA - Milwaukee, WI
11/05/2016 The Island - Moline, IL
11/10/2016 TBA - DeKalb, IL More...
Anciients Posts New Song Online
Vancouver's Anciients is streaming a crushing new track track taken from upcoming album release "Voice from the Void." The track, a grandiose slow-burner titled "Serpents," is streaming below.
"Voice from the Void" will drop on October 14th worldwide and was recorded by Jesse Gander at Rain City Recordings. Regarding the new track, guitarist Chris Dyck comments:
"Once the song started to take shape we noticed it was headed into power ballad territory (for Anciients). We all had a laugh, started calling it 'The November Rainer,' and just went with it. I love how this song turned out. [To me] there's shades of late 80's Metallica/GnR riff-wise and shades of Soungarden vocally. I'm glad we put a song like this on Voice of the Void, and how it opens the door for us to do more slow and wide-open songs in the future. We really hope everyone enjoys it!" More...
Virvum Streaming "Tentacles Of The Sun"
Zurich, Switzerland progressive death metal group Virvum just unleashed new track "Tentacles Of The Sun" today - listen in below.
The third single to be released from forthcoming debut "Illuminance," new song "Tentacles Of The Sun" delivers an eye-popping experience of high octane death metal supplemented by frenzied aggression.
Virvum's "Illuminance" will be officially released across multiple platforms on Friday, September 16th. Pre-orders are available at this location and the title track is online for streaming right here. More...
Blind Guardian Documentary To Air On German TV
At this year's Wacken Open Air, DMAX followed Blind Guardian and went behind the stage to showcase how you experience such an event as part of the crew. The DMAX documentary focuses on the varied and hectic daily routine of the musicians on tour as well as the hard work of the secret heroes of Wacken Open Air like security and the project manager.
"Road To Wacken" delivers fascinating insights on the daily routine of an experienced band and shows the everyday life at the festival between adventurous fun and hard work.
Frontman Hansi Kürsch revealed: "Wacken festival is a very personal thing for me as I saw it growing as a musician. With Bling Guardian, I have played here six times. But I have also participated in Wacken for other bands and promotional activities. Spectators can look forward to extremely amazing footage in 'Road To Wacken,' which will bring the phenomenon of Wacken straight into their living rooms. I can very well imagine that one or two will want to go to Wacken next year after watching this."
The "Road To Wacken" documentary will air on September 3rd at 10.15pm CEST for the first time exclusively on German free TV through DMAX.
Gloryhammer Nixed From ProgPower USA
U.K. power metal act Gloryhammer was forced to cancel out on the upcoming sold out annual ProgPower USA festival, which commences on Wednesday, September 7th. The band was slated to perform on Thursday, September 8th as part of Day 2 along with Pyramaze, Circus Maximus and Blind Guardian.
A replacement was announced moments ago - Seattle's Ghost Ship Octavius, which features Ashes of Ares drummer Van Williams (ex-Nevermore).
Gloryhammer released a statement: "My friends, we have grave news. Due to unusual and unprecedented delays in the processing of working visas for the USA necessary to the bands performance, we regret to inform our fans that we will not be performing at Prog Power USA in Atlanta, or at the Whiskey-a-Go-Go in Los Angeles next week. This comes as great disappointment to everyone involved, not least of all us in Gloryhammer, as we have invested vast amounts of time and money in trying to make this happen. In no way, shape or form, are the show promoters responsible for this, and we really hope to make it up to them (and all of you fans) as soon as we can.
"The positive news is that we are planning to make this up early next year with our first full headlining tour in North America...more details to come."
ProgPower USA promoters Milton Mendonca and Nathan Block commented on the addition of Ghost Ship Octavius: "We’d like to welcome GSO to the family and extend our sincere thanks for stepping up to the plate on such short notice." More...
Knocked Loose Streams "The Rain"
Kentucky hardcore band Knocked Loose has premiered a new track called “The Rain” today. The song is featured on forthcoming, debut full-length record, "Laugh Tracks," which is scheduled for release on September 16th from Pure Noise Records.
Album pre-orders are available now at this location. Fans can catch the band in concert this fall to witness the madness first hand on these dates:
Sep 8 - Seattle, WA - Studio Seven
Sep 9 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre
Sep 13 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater
Sep 16 - Detroit, MI - The Shelter
Sep 17 - Toronto, ON - The Opera House
Sep 19 - Howell, NJ - The Lab @ GameChangerWorld
Sep 20 - Worcester, MA - Palladium Upstairs
Sep 21 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
Sep 22 - Philadelphia, PA - The Voltage Lounge
Sep 23 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club
Sep 24 - Jacksonville, FL - 1904 Music Hall
Sep 25 - St. Petersburg, FL - Local 662
Sep 28 - San Antonio, TX - Alamo City Music Hall
Sep 30 - Mesa, AZ - The Nile Theater More...
Crystal Viper Returns With "Queen Of The Witches"
Crystal Viper are back! The Polish metal act is returning after a 4 year absence, which was caused by the health issues relating to the band's front woman and founder, Marta Gabriel, and which placed the future of Crystal Viper into question (last year Marta underwent surgery of her nasal and facial sinuses). "The witch is back" however, sounding stronger, heavier and louder than ever before...!
On February 17, 2017, AFM Records will release Crystal Viper's new concept album entitled "Queen Of The Witches." The album, which will be available as a limited edition vinyl LP, CD and digital download, has been produced by Bart Gabriel - producer known for his collaboration with acts such as Cirith Ungol, Mythra and Sacred Steel (and within their private lives, Marta's husband), and engineered and mixed by Mariusz Pietka (Jack Starr's Burning Starr, Lonewolf, Mortician). The album's cover artwork (shown below) has been created by the legendary German artist, Andreas Marschall (Running Wild, Blind Guardian, Kreator etc.).
The first single from the new album will be entitled "The Witch Is Back," and will be available in December. On February 18, 2017, the band will play an exclusive headlining live show in Munich, Germany, at the Heavy Metal's Calling Festival, which will be an official release party for the new album.
More information is expected soon. More...
Slomatics Posts Entire Album For Streaming
Black Bow Records and Slomatics are proud to reveal that new album "Future Echo Returns" is now streaming in full. This is the band's first new material since releasing "Estron" back in 2014.
"Future Echo Returns" will be released this Friday via Black Bow Records on vinyl, CD, and digital formats. Special colored vinyl versions are also available in extremely limited quantities, the first pressing having sold out within a week of the initial announcement. More...
Vanexa To Release "Too Heavy To Fly"
Italy's Vanexa is set to make its return with the first new full length release in 22 years. On October 25th, the band will issue the new album "Too Heavy To Fly" via Punishment 18 Records.
Vanexa was one of the most prominent Italian metal bands from the late '70s and early '80s. The band was formed in Savona in 1979 with a typical British sound in the wake of the NWOBHM with the debut album "Vanexa."
The second album "Back From The Ruins" (recorded in the legendary Carimate Studios) was released in 1988 and was received as a metal milestone. Following the first two albums there was a break of a few years after which the band was back with the new album “Against The Sun," in which the vocal duties were assumed by Roberto Tiranti (Labyrinth, Wonderworld).
After extensive touring to promote "Against the Sun," the band members took an extended break to launch new musical projects. After the departure of original guitarist and founding member Roberto Merlone, Vanexa re-formed in 2009 with a new line-up featuring two guitarists: Artan Selishta and Alex Graziano.
From 2010 to 2015 the band temporarily quit making music, however some members kept working in various concerts around Italy until the F.I.M. Festival of Genoa in the August of 2015. There, the band reformed to play with new guitarist Pier Gonella and were introduced to who would become the band's new singer Andrea ‘Ranfa’ Ranfagni. More...
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The Devil's Music Premieres Full New Album
Last month, we had the pleasure of premiering new track "Can You Hear Me" from The Devil's Music, a fresh project from Devilment founder Daniel J. Finch.
A self-titled, debut album from this new band will officially drop on Friday, September 2nd - but you don't have to wait that long to hear it!
Today we're stoked to premiere this varied and eclectic album in full, showcasing the talents of not only Finch but also a range of guest vocalists. Daniel comments on the impending release:
"Its been a long time coming, but I'm totally happy that the album is coming out. People are going to finally hear the album, the way I wanted it to be and sound."
For a more thorough breakdown of how this album came to be following Daniel's departure from Devilment, check out our full interview here. Pre-orders are still available at this location and the track listing is as follows:
1. From Beyond (vocals by Jambles Darby of The BloodShake Chorus)
2. Can You Hear Me (vocals by Lee Margaillan of Collapse The Sky)
3. Break Through (vocals by Ian Messy Messenger of Scream Serenity)
4. Phoenix (vocals by Jordan Fennell of Scream Serenity)
5. The Smile That Hurts (vocals by Caeser of Ides of Winter)
6. The Strange And Dark (vocals by Benjamin Skirka of (Iron Glove & Philophobia)
7. This Is The End (vocals by James Brett Marten of Hedra)
8. Dvoid Of Light (vocals by Edwin "Wrything" Mascorn of ex Episeed)
9. Cthulu (vocals by Vlad “Viper” Yasinsky of Viper Inc)
10. Hate (vocals by Matt Golder of Die A Villain) More...
Black Star Riders Announces New Album, Tour
Black Star Riders posted a video clip where the upcoming new release "Heavy Fire" is revealed. The album is the follow up to 2015's "The Killer Instinct." The new album is expected in 2017 through Nuclear Blast, with more information expected soon.
In addition, the guys revealed plans for some live dates for the U.K. Check out the clip here:
Hanging Garden Releases "Penumbra" Lyric Video
Hanging Garden released a lyric video for the new song "Penumbra," which features guest vocalist Mikko Kotamäki (Swallow the Sun). The song will appear on the new EP "Hereafter," slated for release on October 7th via Lifeforce Records.
Past – present – future: this triad is omnipresent on Hanging Garden’s new EP “Hereafter”. The fourth album of the Finns - “Blackout/Whiteout” – was released a year ago. Since then, the band engaged in reflecting its own musical progression in order to find new approaches for further development. In doing so, Hanging Garden is well-supported by prominent vocalists such as Mikko Kotamäki (Swallow the Sun), Alexander Högbom (October Tide, Centinex, Volturyon), and Victor Wegeborn (The Moth Gatherer).
With changing the context and adding guest singers, the atmospheric sound of the Finns further gains in importance and emotional impression. Dark and light moments – it is both in there. “Hereafter” runs through Hanging Garden's career, but also gives an idea of what the future of this open-minded and adventurous band will sound like.
The track list for "Hereafter" is:
1. Penumbra (Feat. Mikko Kotamäki (Swallow The Sun))
2. Sirkle of Onan (Feat. Victor Wegeborn (The Moth Gatherer))
3. Hereafter
4. Where the Tides Collide (Feat. Alexander Högbom (October Tide, Centinex))
5. Towards the Sun (Feat. Mikko Kotamäki (Swallow The Sun))
Check out "Penumbra" here: More...
Fake Idols Issues "Mad Fall" Video
Italy's Fake Idols issued the first single/video clip from the upcoming for new album “Witness,” which is set to be released on September 16th via Scarlet Records. Check out "Mad Fall," which features a guest appearance from Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell.
Other guest appearances include Damna (Elvenking/Hell In The Club) on the song "The City's Burning." The album's full track listing is:
1. Out Of Gear
2. Mad Fall (Feat. Phil Campbell)
3. So Now...
4. Sail
5. The City’s Burning (Feat. Damna)
6. Silence
7. I’m a Fake
8. Go (Chemical Brothers’ cover)
9. Could You Bid Me Farewell
10. Prayers on Fire
11. Witness
Check out "Mad Fall" below: More...
Shiraz Lane Releases "Momma's Boy" Video Clip
Finland's Shiraz Lane released a new music video for the song "Momma's Boy." The track is taken from the debut album "For Crying Out Loud," which was released back in April through Frontiers Music srl.
Check it out here:
Suns Of Thyme Presents "Deep Purple Rain" Video
German psychedelic act Suns Of Thyme released another video clip in support of the latest album "Cascades," which was released back in May via Naplam Records.
Check out "Deep Purple Rain" in the player below.
Nangilima To Issue Rare EP "Shards Of Loss"
Swedish doom act Nangilima is about to release a new 2-song EP entitled "Shards of Loss." Clocking in at a total of 20 minutes, the EP was originally only intended to be released digitally, but via Xtreem Music, the band decided to release a limited physical digipack CD of only 100 copies. "Shards of Loss" will be issued on September 27th. Check out the edited version of the title track in the player below.
Nangilima gained recognition from the doom/death scene with the debut "The Dark Matter," which was issued back in November 2014. The two new songs included on "Shards of Loss" will follow the style of the band of dark, emotional and heavy doom/death that is sure to appeal to fans of Swallow the Sun, November's Doom, Saturnus and Inborn Suffering. More...
Singularity Pre-Release Full-Album Streaming
Arizona’s blackened technical death metal unit Singularity premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new album "Void Walker", which will be out in stores this Friday, September 2nd.
Check out now "Void Walker" in its entirety below.
Suicidal Tendencies Premieres "Happy Never After"
Suicidal Tendencies premieres a new song entitled "Happy Never After", taken from the upcoming new album "World Gone Mad", which will be out in stores September 30th on CD, limited Blue double Vinyl and as digital download.
Check out now "Happy Never After" below.
Korn Premieres New Song & Live Performance Video
Korn premieres a new song and music video entitled "Rotting In Vain", taken from the upcoming new album "The Serenity Of Suffering", which will be out in stores October 21st through Roadrunner.
Check out now "Rotting In Vain" below.
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