Sxuperion Announces New EP

Sierra Mountains-dwelling cosmic blackened death project Sxuperion will unleash the mutilating "Myriad" EP next month via Bloody Mountain Records.

Sxuperion is the project of Valdur, Weverin, and Endless Blizzard drummer Matthew S. The final nail in the cosmic coffin, the "Myriad" EP follows the musical and instrumental path laid by the 2016-issued "Cosmic Void" offering centering itself on the view of a world being governed by human insecurities through the eyes of a space traveler. When the chariot is full, it is time leave... to beyond the cosmic corridors.

Mixing was captured at the Bloody Mountain Bunker and Canyon Lodge Studio by Matthew S. with mastering by Sean Psykho Combat at the Ritual Room. "Myriad" will see official release on CD and digitally September 1st.

1. Catastrophe Column
2. Continuum
3. Myriad
4. Iniquitous
5. Unecumenical Current
6. Beyond The Cosmic Corridors More...

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Haken Releases New Video

Haken is set to hit the road in North America later this month for the band's 10th anniversary tour. In advance of that trek, the band just released a brand new psychedelic and sci-fi animated video for the track "Lapse," taken from last year's "Affinity" (reviewed here) and created by Miles Skarin at Crystal Spotlight.

The band comments: "Lapse was one of the first tracks we wrote for Affinity. Now more than a year since the album's release, it's great to finally give this song a chance to stand out on its own, as it's one of our favorites!

"Visually, we wanted to maintain a consistency with our videos for 'Initiate,' 'Earthrise,' and 'The Endless Knot,' so we returned to Miles Skarin at Crystal Spotlight to complete the series. The video incorporates a 3D motion capture technique (previously used on Frost*'s 'Numbers' video) to tie in with Affinity's themes of artificial intelligence/consciousness." More...

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Crackhouse Unveils New Album

French doom sludge group Crackhouse today reveal the cover artwork and track listing for new album “Be No One. Be Nothing," composed of three long songs of slamming riffs and massive sonorities.

“Be No One. Be Nothing” is the natural follow-up to Crackhouse's self-titled EP. “Be No One. Be Nothing” will be released in CD/DD formats by Argonauta Records and available from October 6th, 2017 - check out pre-order info right here.

I. Burden
II. Harva
III. Realm More...

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Forged In Black Releasing "Sinner Sanctorum"

Heavy metal warlords Forged In Black will release new EP "Sinner Sanctorum" this coming September 2nd, 2017. Check out the title track and artwork below.

Having achieved spectacular results working with producer Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Exodus, Overkill, Girlschool, Anvil) on last release "Fear Reflecting Fear," the band decided not to mess with a winning team and once again entrusted these songs to Chris.

Forged In Black consists of:

Chris Stoz Storozynski - Lead Vocals
Andy Songhurst - Guitars
Kieron Rochester - Bass and Vocals
Chris Bone – Guitars
Kev Rochester - Drums More...

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Haema Inks Deal With Sliptrick

Formed in late 2015, Haema is a 4 piece experimental, industrialized groove metal band based in Northamptonshire, UK. The group now proudly announces an official signing to Slipltrick Records. The label comments:

"Within 2 years as a band, Haema crafted a unique and individual sound that has been compared to the likes of Fear Factory mixed with Tool and Rage Against The Machine overtones. The music has been described as raw emotion, down-tuned riffs and liberal use of electronics. Spoken-word vocals, abrasive growls and screams, crushing downbeat riffs and cauterized grooves capable of shaking the ground of any rock/metal club night.

"Recently, the band completed the recording of what will be a debut EP with producer Neil Hudson (Krysthla/Gutworm). The 'Insurrection' EP consists of 5 devilish new tracks and we’ll be announcing the release date soon. 'Insurrection' sees Haema deliver a heavy sound with melodic elements that is aggressively delivered during live shows." More...

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Inanimate Existence Posts "Formula Of Spores"

California-based technical death metal outfit Inanimate Existence is getting close to the official release of fourth album, "Underneath a Melting Sky," set to drop on August 25th through The Artisan Era.

Today the band premieres new "Formula of Spores," which serves as the album closer and is the third early single from the album to be released thus far. Check it out below.

1. Forever To Burn
2. Underneath a Melting Sky
3. In Moonlight I Am Reborn
4. Blood of the Beggar
5. The Old Man in the Meadow
6. The Djinn
7. The Unseen Self
8. Formula of Spores More...

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Affliktor Streaming "Chaos Magick Totality"

Guitarist Toby Knapp has used his experience of neoclassical metal music and applied it to black / thrash project Affliktor. A self-titled release is due out October 20th via Transcending Obscurity, and today new song "Chaos Magick Totality" can be heard below.

1. Storms of Demogorgon
2. Born To The Breeder
3. Backwards Into Hell
4. Chaos Magick Totality
5. Burn The Earth
6. The Singularity
7. Planet Rogue
8. Nothing Shall Arise
9. Pazuzu Invoked More...

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Geist Announces "Disrepair"

The northeast of England's hardcore scene has faded into relative darkness compared to a decade or so ago, but there are a those who keep the torches burning. Durham riff merchant Geist is one such band.

With a sound that is self described as “...too metal for the punks and too punk for metalheads" and one that goes several steps further than the generic "mosh-core" that has encroached on the wider scene in recent years, Geist carved a dark, festering wound into the body of U.K. hardcore.

With the band's latest offering, a single sided 12” LP and limited digi CD aptly entitled "Disrepair," Geist shows no sign of relenting. Recorded by hardcore veteran Jason Frye at Century Audio and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, "Disrepair" imposes 6 chaotic tracks of dark, crusty hardcore, due out September 22nd. More...

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Bloodshot Dawn Records New Album

In the last few days U.K. melodic death metal crew Bloodshot Dawn entered the studio to begin work on a third full-length album, which will be entitled "Reanimation" and is slated for released in early 2018 via Hostile Media.

Frontman Josh McMorran comments, "We are pleased to announce we have joined forces with Hostile Media to release our third full length, 'Reanimation'. After working with their press team for years we have built a stalwart relationship that we believe will help take us to the next level as well as making it easier to purchase our music across the globe. Their passion and commitment is equal to our tenacity and hard work ethic making this a force to be reckoned with!"

Since previous releases there has been a shift in the band's ranks making way for new members: Canadian shredder Morgan Reid and drummer James Stewart (also of Vader and Divine Chaos). The band commented earlier about James joining the fold, "His experience and recording insight has helped shape the new album and we couldn't be happier!"

As well as the news of an imminent new release the band has announced a new UK/Ireland tour: "We are also excited to be hitting the tour circuit again after a short hiatus. We are hungry for live devastation and looking forward to seeing fans old and new!" More...

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Incantation Posts "Lus Sepulcri"

The vertigo-inducing death metal overlords from Incantation have dropped a festering and fetid new song, "Lus Sepulcri," in the form of a dark and foreboding lyric video available below.

The song is taken from forthcoming 10th full-length album, "Profane Nexus," which hits streets on August 11th via Relapse Records.

In addition, the scheduling for Incantation's upcoming tour with Swedish black metallers Marduk has been announced. See the full listing of dates and venues after the video.

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Bell Witch Announces Single-Track Album

Seattle doom metal duo Bell Witch will release third full-length album "Mirror Reaper" worldwide on October 20th via Profound Lore Records. With "Mirror Reaper," Bell Witch has created an enormous work - one continuous, eighty-three-minute piece unfolding as a single track.

Engineered and mixed by veteran producer Billy Anderson (Swans, Sleep, Neurosis), the duo of Dylan Desmond (bass, vocals) and Jesse Shreibman (drums, vocals, organ) have pushed the band's sound further beyond 2015 LP, "Four Phantoms." The artwork for Mirror Reaper was painted by Mariusz Lewandowski.

Bell Witch comments: "The title 'Mirror Reaper' is indicative of the Hermetic axiom 'As Above, So Below,' written with two sides to form one whole. The song is both its own and its reflection, as an opposite is whole only with its contrary. Our focus as a band has always been the perception of ghosts and the implied archetype of the dichotomy of life/death therein. 'Mirror Reaper' is a continuation of that concept.

"During the writing process we were devastated by the loss of our dear friend and former drummer, Adrian Guerra. In love and respect to his memory, we reserved an important yet brief section in the song for him that features unused vocal tracks from our last album. This specific movement serves as a conceptual turn in the piece, or point of reflection. We believe he would be proud of it as well. 'Mirror Reaper' was the first collaborative writing project with the new lineup, and Adrian's death during it brought extra emotional weight. We sought to match the complexity and weight of these events within the composition of the piece." More...

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Enslaved Unveils New Album

Avant-garde Norwegian group Enslaved will unleash a new studio album on October 13th 2017. This 14th full-length album sets the musical mind-twisters free from genre boundaries and offers a mix of prog, extreme metal, and shoegaze on eight tracks with a playing time of more than an hour.

Elegantly titled "E," the album was once again written by the unholy alliance of guitarist Ivar Bjørnson (music, lyrics) and singer/bassist Grutle Kjellson (lyrics) and marks the introduction of new keyboard master and clean vocalist Håkon Vinje. The album was mixed and mastered at the Fascination Street Studios by Jens Bogren.

As support for this brave sound journey, the group brought several guest musicians on board for the songs "Hiindsiight" and "Feathers Of Eolh," including Wardruna's Einar Kvitrafn Selvik, flutist Daniel Mage, and jazz saxophonist Kjetil Møster.

A first single will land online this coming Friday, while the full track listing contains these majestic anthems:

01. Storm Son (10:54)
02. The River’s Mouth (5:12)
03. Sacred Horse (8:12)
04. Axis Of The Worlds (7:49)
05. Feathers Of Eolh (8:06)
06. Hiindsiight (9:32)
Bonus tracks available on the digipak:
07. Djupet (7:39)
08. What Else Is There? (Röyksopp cover) (4:44) More...

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Cons Posts New EP Online

After we premiered latest song "The Burden Of Knowing Why," Tuscon hardocre group Cons is now streaming full debut EP "Slowhealer" in the player below.

Cons, formerly known as Coma Prevail, recently signed to Revival Recordings, home to Alesana, Famous Last Words, and The Funeral Portrait. With an updated lineup, change in vocal style, and a fresh wave of creative energy, the band has opened a new chapter of its musical career.

"Slowhealer" is officially due out August 11th and was recorded, produced, and mixed by Beau Burchell (Saosin, It Prevails, Emery). The EP aims to capture the angst of a band having gone through the death of their friends and both the regrets and triumphs of growing up disenfranchised in a small desert city.

Guitarist Jeremy Talley expands, "We write about things that are interesting or troubling to us...we try to provide a light at the end of the tunnel if there's a way to positively spin something without having to force it.

"We recorded 'Slowhealer' almost 2 years ago and had plans to self release and basically give it away just to get our music out there. That being said we couldn't be more honored and stoked to release this through Revival. It brings a sense of validation to what we've been working so hard on, to have a great label show interest and pick up the reins and give it the proper release that we feel it deserves. Thank you to everyone involved in this with us. We can't wait to get this out there and get to work. " More...

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Eshtadur Premieres Full New Album

Colombian melodic death metal powerhouse Eshtadur is very pleased to announce that new album "Mother Gray" will be released on August 8th via Bleeding Music Records.

Today we're equally pleased to premiere that full album a day ahead of time! Check out all 10 punishing tracks below and let us know what you think.

Eshtadur originally launched in the fall of 2005 with the blazing demo "Timo Be Timo" featguring a sound in the vein of At The Gates, Soilwork and Septicflesh. Sadly we only got on the Eshtadur train much later around 2013, and boy were we missing out!

As "Mother Gray" is prepped for release upon the world, the band is also gearing up for some first-ever U.S. dates and many more festival appearances. Like what you hear below? Find Eshtadur on Facebook or stream more music at Bandcamp here.

1. Belong To Nowhere
2. Plaguemaker
3. Cornered At The Earth
4. Desolation
5. Time Hole To Paris
6. March Of The Fallen
7. The Day After I Die
8. Heavens To The Ground (Bonus)
9. Last Day Of The Condor (Bonus)
10. Burning Heart (Bonus) More...

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Mordatorium Debuts New Track "The Culling"

Chicago death metal trio Mordatorium is proud to announce the August 25 release of new album "Obsessed With Death". Inspired by the likes of Grave, Carcass, and early Entombed, Mordatorium deliver harsh, biting death metal fueled by the sounds of the early British and Swedish scenes.

With main man Andrew Oosterbaan handling guitars, bass, and vocal duties alongside Pearl Kacew on drums, recording for "Obsessed With Death" began over the final months of 2016 and the album was completed in the spring of 2017. The cover artwork and visual design was created by Lauren Gornik Illustration.

Check out now "The Culling" below.

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Khazaddum Premieres "Masters of the Plains"

"Plagues Upon Arda" is Khazaddum's sophomore release. Following the 2015 "In Dwarven Halls" EP, the band's forthcoming full-length album offers a deeper glimpse into the tragic world of J.R.R. Tolkien. Returning with its signature "Dwarven Death Metal" assault, the Milwaukee group has taken this concept to another level. Incorporating symphonic orchestration throughout the album in order to illuminate the epic scale of the story told within, the nine-track opus delivers a barrage of crushing death metal that bears witness to the harrowing tales of the denizens of Middle-Earth.

"Plagues Upon Arda" was recorded at No Passenger Studio by Spencer Fox and Trae Titus and will be released on August 19, 2017.

Check out now "Masters of the Plains" below.

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