Metal News for September 17, 2018
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13 news articles posted on this day.
Madball Posts New Video Online
New York hardcore veterans Madball has posted a new music video online for the song, "Freight Train." You can check it out below. The track comes from the band's latest album, "For The Cause," which was released through Nuclear Blast Entertainment in June of this year.
The band will also be teaming up with Suicidal Tendencies for a series of shows across North America, which will occur on the following dates:
09/18 Phoenix, AZ – The Pressroom
09/19 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
09/21 Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Bar And Grill
09/22 San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center (‘River City Rockfest‘) (no Madball)
09/23 Houston, TX – House Of Blues
09/25 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
09/27 Greensboro, NC – Cone Denim Entertainment Center
09/28 Louisville, KY – Champions Park (‘Louder Than Life‘) (no Madball)
09/29 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
10/01 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
10/03 Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
10/05 Denver, CO – Summit
10/06 Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
The band themselves also have the below headlining dates booked around that run:
09/20 Lubbock, TX – Jakes Sport Bar
09/22 San Antonio, TX – Alamo City Music Hall
09/30 Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge
10/24 Ocala, FL – Alchemy Ballroom (feat. Vietnom & Coldside)
10/25 Orlando, FL – Soundbar (feat. Comeback Kid)
10/26 Miami, FL – Churchills (feat. Comeback Kid) More...
Obituary Confirmed For 70000 Tons Of Metal
American death metal legends Obituary are the latest band to be announced for the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which will take off early next year. They join other recent confirmations such as In Vain, Heidevolk, Dark Funeral, Unleash The Archers and Twilight Force. The ship will set sail from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on January 31 and dock in Labadee, Haiti, before returning on February 4.
The lineup is now as follows:
Accept
Arkona
Coroner
Dark Funeral
Delain
Eluveitie
Ensiferum
Gloryhammer
Heidevolk
In Vain
Max & Iggor: Return To Roots
Ne Obliviscaris
Nile
Obituary
Onslaught
Persefone
Pestilence
Soulfly
Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper
Subway To Sally
The Black Dahlia Murder
Tiamat
Twilight Force
Unleash The Archers
Visions Of Atlantis
Vomitory
Warbringer
Ara Premiere New Song "Cytokine Storm"
Wisconsin based, death metal outfit Ara have signed with Lavadome productions for the release of it's sophomore album "Judisprudence". The album was recorded at Howl Street Studios and mastered by Leon Macey of death metal powerhouse Mithras. "Jurisprudence" will be released early next year. In the meantime, you can already stream the third track of the album "Cytokine Storm" streaming below:
The band's guitarist, Jerry Haupa, issued following statement with regards to the revealed track: More...
Gorycz Premiere Self-Titled Track From Upcoming CD
Polish black metal band Gorycz (Polish for "bitterness") premiere their self-titled track from the band's upcoming debut album "Piach", which will be released on November 2nd by Pagan Records.
Check out now "Gorycz" below.
Depths Above Premiere New Song "The Descent"
Czech Republic black metal band named Depths Above premiere a new song titled "The Descent", taken from their upcoming new album "Ex Nihilo", which will be out in stores September 30 via Bandcamp.
Check out now "The Descent" below.
Ancst Premiere New Song "Viicious Cycle"
Ancst premiere a new song entitled "Vicious Cycle", taken from their upcoming new album "Abolitionist", which will be released on November 16th.
Check out now "Vicious Cycle" below.
Ulthar Premiere Title Track From Upcoming Album
Ulthar premiere the title track taken from their upcoming new album "Cosmovore", which will be released by 20 Buck Spin on November 9th.
Check out now "Cosmovore" below.
Pure Wrath Premiere New Song "Homeland"
Pure Wrath premiere a new song entitled "Homeland", taken from their upcoming new album "Sempiternal Wisdom", which will be released before the end of this year by Pest Productions, followed by an Indonesian release through Hitam Kelam Records.
Check out now "Homeland" below.
Crimson Throne Debut New Song "Sightless Remnants"
Crimson Throne premiere a new song entitled "Sightless Remnants", taken from their upcoming new album "Of Void & Solitude", which will be released on October 19th by Apocalyptic Witchcraft Recordings. A cassette tape edition will also be released in the U.S. by Red River Family Records on the same date.
Check out now "Sightless Remnants" below.
Carpe Noctem Premiere New Song "Hér hvílir bölvun"
Carpe Noctem premiere a new song entitled "Hér hvílir bölvun", taken from their upcoming new album "Vitrun", which will be released on October 5th via Bandcamp.
Check out now "Hér hvílir bölvun" below.
The Number Twelve Looks Like You Tour Announced
The Number Twelve Looks Like You announce a 12 date tour with Rolo Tomassi. Arsonists Get All The Girls will be direct support on this upcoming tour, which will hit the following cities:
11/24 Dallas, TX – The Prophet Bar
11/25 Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
11/27 El Paso, TX – The Rockhouse
11/28 Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Lounge
11/29 Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction
11/30 Sacramento, CA – Holy Diver
12/01 San Francisco, CA – Brick and Mortar
12/02 Portland, OR – Paris Theatre
12/03 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
12/04 Spokane, WA – The Dip
12/06 Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
12/07 Denver, CO – Lost Lake
Uncured Premiere New Track “Terminal”
Uncured premiere their new track “Terminal” streaming below. The band have inked a deal with Seek And Strike and are presently working on their new full-length for the label. A mid-2019 release date for said album is currently planned.
All That Remains Premiere New Single “Fuck Love”
A brand new track from All That Remains called “Fuck Love” has been premiered online streaming below. The band have a new full-length expected out in early 2019.
Check out now “Fuck Love” below:
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