Metal News for August 5, 2017
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5 news articles posted on this day.
End (Counterparts Etc.) Premieres "Usurper"
End (Counterparts, Fit For An Autopsy, ex-Structures etc.) premieres a its first single entitled "Usurper". The band's lineup includes:
Vocals: Brendan Murphy (Counterparts)
Guitar: Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy)
Guitar: Gregory Thomas (ex-Shai Hulud, etc.)
Bass: Jay Pepito (Reign Supreme)
Drums: Andrew McEnaney (Trade Wind, ex-Structures)
Check out now "Usurper" below.
SikTh Premieres New Music Video "Cracks Of Light"
SikTh premieres a new music video for "Cracks Of Light", which features a guest spot from Periphery frontman Spencer Sotelo. The track is taken from the band's latest album "The Future In Whose Eyes?".
Check out now "Cracks Of Light" below.
Says SikTh vocalist Mikee W Goodman of the track: More...
Wage War Debuts New Video For "Witness"
Wage War debuts a new video for "Witness", taken from the band's newly released album "Deadweight", which hit stores yesterday, August 04th, through Fearless Records.
Check out now "Witness" below.
Paradise Lost Premieres New Song & Music Video
Paradise Lost premieres a new song and music video entitled "Blood & Chaos", taken from the upcoming new album "Medusa", which will be released on September 01st.
Check out now "Blood & Chaos" below.
Explains video director Ash Pears: More...
Headline News
Spawn Of Possession Breaks Up
Swedish death metal group Spawn Of Possession has officially called it quits, issuing this brief message to fans:
"Last week we decided to put SoP to rest due to several problems, mostly because we now realize we don't have the time to either finish a beast like a new album properly or do anything else with SoP for a long time.
"So the band has pretty much just faded away at this point. Anyway! We are very thankful for all the support we had through the years! Cheers!"
The group's last major release was the "Incurso" full-length album via Relapse Records back in 2012. More...
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