Metal News for September 22, 2015
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Pit Stories: Flaming Speakers
After some forays away from moshing to look at what happens before and after a show, this week's Pit Story dives straight back into the action!
Drummer Rodolfo Rogers from Mexican blackened death metal band Evilheart shared these tales of the odd things one will encounter at a metal show:
Many years ago we were playing at a local rock festival, and the crowd were pretty apathetic. As we kept playing a burnt smell stated to come out from one of the speakers. We told that to one of the crew people from the Festival, but they told us to keep playing, and a few minutes later, one of the speakers was on fire. The good thing was that the apathetic crowd went apeshit when they saw the fire coming out from the speaker, and after that it was a fucking killer concert.
In our shows most of the time there is the regular mosh pit, and I say most of the time, because there are a couple of exceptions. The first one happened in Victoria City in Tampico, Mexico. In that show people were doing the usual headbanging & mosh pit, but suddenly some guys threw themselves to the floor and they started to roll until they would crash into each other. We all jaw dropped since it was the first time we saw something like that, and it’s been the only place we have seen something like that. A killer show and killer crowd for sure. The second was in Navojoa in Sonora, Mexico. Another killer show and people started with the usual headbanging and mosh pit, and then some guys started to smash their heads against a pole. I wouldn’t do that, but they seemed to enjoy it.
Evilheart just re-released the "Quinquaginta" album via Test Your Metal Records, which is available digitally here or in physical formats here. You can also stream the release below. More...
Bauda Announces "Sporelights" Album
Initially founded as a solo project by guitarist/vocalist César Márquez in 2006, Bauda takes influence both musically and lyrically from the great landscapes of Chile to create mesmerizing music that merges beautiful progressive melodies with dark cinematic ambiance.
It was only in 2012 that Bauda grew into a full line up group when Márquez recruited Nikolas Recabarren for drums and Juan Díaz for bass guitar. In 2013, Edgardo González joined the band as keyboard player and work began on new songs.
The band’s next step was inviting René Rutten from The Gathering to produce new album “Sporelights.” Revolving around the perpetual struggles of men against the enslaving nature of modern societies, this new effort displays a powerful and dynamic progressive rock, which paired with beautiful, dramatic orchestral ambiences create a majestic record. Fans of Anathema or Porcupine Tree will want to check this one out. The "Sporelights" track listing is as follows:
1. Aurora
2. Vigil
3. Sporelights
4. War
5. Tectonic Cells
6. Asleep In Layers
7. Dawn Of Ages More...
Like Moths To Flames Seeking Fans For Video Shoot
Metalcore band Like Moths To Flames will be releasing new album "The Dying Things We Live For" on October 23, 2015 via Rise Records.
This week the band is fanning the flames by recruiting fans for a video shoot taking place on September 24 in Louisville, KY. The first 75 people to email lmtfvideoshoot@gmail.com will get an invite to the shoot with all details and information.
Like Moths To Flames recently released new song, “Thrown To The Wind,” from the upcoming third full-length record "The Dying Things We Live For." Check it out below. More...
Nervous Streaming "The Future"
Oakland trio Nervous has revealed "The Future," the opening track off new EP "Duration and Delusion." Listen in below, and you can also hear the previously posted track "The Break" at this location.
Front man Jake Spek says "Duration and Delusion" is a record about time: "It's about our understanding of time and how it controls us. How our understanding of it shapes how we approach everything."
The EP comes out October 23, a split release between Twelve Gauge Records (home to recent recordings by Power, Sabertooth Zombie, and Youth Funeral) and Spek's own new label, Turbulent Records.
"Duration and Delusion" was recorded and mixed by Max Senna (Ash Borer, Wild Moth) and mastered by Alan Douches (Torche, Young Widows). More...
Headline News
Rob Zombie Announces Horror Comedy TV Show
Deadline.com is reporting that Rob Zombie - known for directing films like "The Devil's Rejects" and the two "Halloween" remakes - has teamed up with actress Mila Kunis and her Orchard Farm Productions to create a new horror comedy TV show titled "Trapped."
"Trapped" will see release via Starz, which has been trying to edge in on the likes of HBO and Showtime with programs like "Spartacus" and "Black Sails."
Deadline reported the following info about the impending half hour show:
Created and written by Joey Slamon (Arrested Development), Trapped takes places over a single night in the home of a wealthy family under attack by a murderous cult. Orchard Farm’s Susan Curtis, Cami Curtis and Lisa Sterbakov also executive produce.
“We’re excited to work in partnership with Rob Zombie as well as Mila Kunis and her Orchard Farm Productions associates Susan Curtis, Cami Curtis and Lisa Sterbakov on this horror comedy series,” Starz Managing Director Carmi Zlotnik said.
Stay tuned for further info as casting and release info becomes available. More...
Read the full article at Deadline.com.
Avatarium Posts New Album Rehearsal Footage
"The Girl With The Raven Mask," the new album from Avatarium, is coming next month on October 23, 2015 via Nuclear Blast.
Today, the band reveals another appetizer in the form of a video from the rehearsals for record, which can be seen below. For another look behind the scenes, also be sure to check out the recently posted studio footage here.
Fake Idols Wrapping Up Work On Album
Fake Idols is just now finishing the recording of the a album at Raptor Recording Studio (in Vicenza, Italy), where the band previously recorded a self-titled, debut album released in May 2014 via Lifeforce Records (Europe, USA) and Bickee-Music (Japan).
Fake Idols also comments: "There are still a few finishing touches left to do, then the 10 tracks will find their final form. We can't hardly wait to release them, but you can find some previews watching the videos published in our Facebook page." More...
Robert Trujillo Releasing Jaco Pastorius Movie
Robert Trujillo, in association with Passion Pictures, has announced the official multi-platform release of the "Jaco" documentary, directed by Mr. Paul Marchand and Stephen Kijak.
The film - which chronicles the brief but extraordinary life of the American musician/composer Jaco Pastorius - will be available via VOD, streaming services, and digital download on Friday, November 27, 2015.
Jaco will have its official DVD/Blu-ray release that day, in association with Record Store Day and Black Friday 2015. That same day will also see the release of "Jaco: Original Soundtrack," Sony/Legacy's official musical companion to the film.
Trujillo - bassist with Metallica and the film's Executive Producer - will celebrate "Jaco" and Record Store Day Black Friday 2015 with a special in-store at The Sound Garden in Syracuse, NY. For details, head to this location.
"Jaco" has earned applause at a number of festivals, including the inaugural Asbury Park Music in Film Festival and the Montreal International Jazz Festival. The film "(captures) the essence of what made Jaco such an influential artist," declared the Montreal Gazette, praising "the glowing words of Marchand's interviewees and the many recorded and live musical excerpts that he lets speak for themselves" and hailing the movie as "an enlightening introduction to a groundbreaking musician." More...
Broken Flesh Posts New Music Video
Earlier this month, Christian brutal death metal group Broken Flesh released a self-titled, full-length album via Luxor Records.
Today, the band is revealing a brand new, fast-paced music video for the track “Consumed By Death,” directed by Nick Frolio and available below. If you missed it, you can also stream the entire album at this location, and the track listing is as follows:
1. Valley Of Mass Crucifixion
2. Blood Harvest
3. Consumed By Death
4. Buried Alive
5. Hell
6. Cries Of The Dead
7. Forever In Flames
8. Unworthy
9. Exalt
10. Ignominy
11. By His Blood
12. Hate More...
VI Posts Full New Album Online
French black metal trinity VI - featuring current and ex-members of Aosoth, Antaeus and Aborted - is streaming debut album, "De Praestigiis Angelorum," before it releases this Friday on Agonia Records. Listen in below, courtesy of that site that's really obsessed with what rappers and Kardashians are wearing on any given day.
When it releases this Friday, "De Praestigiis Angelorum" will be available in six panel digipack CD, regular colored vinyl, and limited to 100 hand-numbered copies black vinyl. Pre-orders are up at this location.
"De Praestigiis Angelorum" was recorded at BST Studio (Antaeus, Hell Militia, Aosoth, Vorkreist) after five long years of comprehensive work. The cover artwork was created by Alexander L. Brown (Leviathan, Stargazer, Bölzer, Darkthrone). More...
Chemical Burn Posts "Like A God" Video
Chemical Burn has a new video out for "Like A God," filmed during an intimate performance at The Two Ts In A Pod podcast's 100th episode party. Check out the clip below.
Produced by Juan Urteaga (Testament, Machine Head, Exodus) at Oakland’s JingleTown Studios, the "Raining Anvils" album finds Chemical Burn searching for strength amidst life's obstacles. To hear more from the album, check out the video for "My Weakness" over here.
Chemical Burn will be touring extensively throughout the year in support of the release, playing select shows with Fear Factory and Crowbar in the coming weeks, with official announcements still coming, and these shows now confirmed:
Oct 29 - Brick by Brick - San Diego, CA w/ Fear Factory
Nov 05 - Complex - Glendale, CA w/ Crowbar More...
Whitechapel Announces Tour With Pyscroptic
Tenessee's Whitechapel is hitting the road throughout November with Australia's Psycroptic and new Metal Blade label mates, Culture Killer.
The tour will be visiting cities throughout the Midwest and east coast, including some places the band has never been to before. Tickets will be on sale on Friday, September 25 at 10:00am local time. Guitarist Alex Wade comments:
"We are excited to announce a short, intimate headlining run to finish out the year and the 'Our Endless War' album cycle before we head into the studio in January to record our 6th studio album. Joining us will be our tech death Aussie friends in Pyscroptic, and a young new addition to the Metal Blade family, Culture Killer, who is a devastating new breed of heavy music.
"We look forward to seeing all of our fans at these shows and can't wait to get out there. Tickets will go on sale at our website on Friday, September 25, these venues will pack out fast so be sure to get yours in advance!" More...
Evertrapped Streaming "Embrace The End"
Are you ready to embrace the end of the world? Montreal-based five piece Evertrapped sure is, with the band releasing new track "Embrace The End" today, which is the fourth single from the upcoming album "Under The Deep," due on October 16, 2015.
Vocalist James Brookes comments: "Embrace The End: This is one of our tracks for the apocalypse, but more for the actual hour of the end itself. A look at almost coming to terms with the fact that it was likely the fault of humanity and embracing the acceptance of such evil."
The previously posted track "Lethal District" can be heard over here, while the full "Under The Deep" track listing is as follows:
1. [...] (1:58)
2. Arise From The Ashes (5:40)
3. Underneath The Deep (5:50)
4. Palace Of Injustice (6:06)
5. Hypnotized By Hatred (5:26)
6. Blood Of The Fallen (5:05)
7. Lethal District (6:28)
8. Burning Through Vengeance (5:36)
9. Reaper (5:30)
10. Embrace The End (5:55) More...
Abhorrent Decimation Streaming Full Album
Just days ahead of the official release of "Miasmic Mutation," U.K. death metal outfit Abhorrent Decimation has unleashed an aural assault of the album in its entirety.
Recorded in England with David Archer before mixing and mastering with Ronnie Björnström (Aeon, Apostasy, Bodyfarm, Krow) in Sweden, "Miasmic Mutation" is the band’s debut full-length and will be unleashed in various formats worldwide on September 25, 2015. Vocalist Ashley Scott discusses the lyrical inspiration behind the album:
“When we started the writing process I was gently brewing a concept but had no real lyrical theme. I knew visually what I wanted to achieve and I knew that I wanted to call the album Miasmic Mutation. I actually contacted Par Olofsson a long time ago (August 2014) to get things started on the artwork. I thought the visual would really help get things rolling for everyone. I wanted to run with this idea I had of some sort of gas like mutation taking a physical form above an icy landscape.
"It didn't take Par long to complete the art and when we got the final back, things really began to take off. Around that time, I had just finished reading Dante’s The Divine Comedy again and was really into the notion of personal exile and the journey of life in general. Inspired, I came up with the starting block for the record’s concept, which was to create three passages, akin to The Divine Comedy except I would choose Life, Death and Afterlife.
"I was particularly adamant we would have nine songs on the final cut so that would allow me three songs per passage to explore the ideas and stories I wanted to tell. Some of the songs are total fantasy but most of them are literal and metaphorical reflections on situations I was experiencing or had experienced around the time of writing, adapted to fit the concept. The mutation itself is a personification of my thoughts, encompassing all these notions of life, death and the afterlife.” More...
Valleys Headed Out On "Netflix & Chill" Tour
Following last month's "After The Slaughter" tour, North Carolina metalcore band Valleys has announced a co-headline U.S. tour with Revision, Revised called "The Netflix & Chill Tour."
The two week long trek will start on October 10 in South Point, Ohio and will proceed covering parts of the east coast ending in Reading, Pennsylvania on October 22. Check the dates below for a city near you.
Guitarist Rj Riggle had this to say: "We are beyond excited to be touring with our friends in Revision, Revised. Come on out to a show and support the underground scene."
10/9 – South Point, OH @ South Pt. Comm. Center
10/10 – Kittanning, PA @ Club Radioactive
10/11 – Alexandria, VA @ House Show
10/12 – Chesapeake, VA @ RiffHouse Pub
10/13 – Fayetteville, NC @ Drunk Horse Pub
10/14 – Atlanta, GA @ TBA
10/16 – Melbourne, FL @ The Boondocks
10/17 – Charleston, SC @ House Show
10/18 – Greenville, NC @ Players Retreat
10/19 – Greensboro, NC @ Greene St. Club
10/22 – Reading, PA @ Reverb More...
Sun Worship Releasing "Elder Giants"
German black metal threat Sun Worship finally sees the North American release of debut album, "Elder Giants," coming October 30 via Translation Loss Recordings.
"Elder Giants" sees the band interweaving cascading riffs with vitriolic soundscapes that take the listener through a truly desolate, pitch black journey from beginning to end. The album was recorded and mixed by Felix-Florian Tödtloff at Ætherweight and mastered by Jack Control at Enormous Door. The track listing is as follows:
1. We Sleep
2. The Absolute is Becoming
3. Elder Giants
4. Transneptunian (Infinite Gaze) More...
Sloth. Streaming Full "Slow As Shit" Album
The one-sloth fuzzy doom project Sloth. has unveiled his first full-length "Slow As Shit" online - take a slow motion crawl through heavy metal below. The appropriately titled "Slow As Shit" is due for release on September 28, 2015 and the track listing is as follows:
1. Meditate
2. Green Sunrise
3. Waking Up
4. Call Of The Sloth
5. Nothing But Leaves
6. Awaken That Which Lies Amongst The Trees
7. Smoke N' Slee More...
Ephyra Signs With Bakerteam Records
Bakerteam Records today announces the signing of melodic death / folk metal band Ephyra, with the label commenting:
"The band debuted in 2013 with the album 'Journey,' an exciting venture in every sense of the word, musically and on a personal level, with songs that range from epic, grandiose atmospheres to dark and introspective passages.
"The band toured that album relentlessly, all over their native Italy and beyond, they appeared in radio shows and festivals such as Fosch Fest and many others, often sharing the stage with acclaimed international bands such as Satyricon, Carcass, Finntroll, Elvenking and Furor Gallico.
"After having signed a deal with Bakerteam Records, Ephyra are ready to step onto the next level with their new album ‘Along The Path,’ recorded at Elnor Studio by Mattia Stancioiu (Labyrinth, Crown Of Autumn) and set to be released December 4th in the US, November 20th in Europe. Mattia will also appear as a special guest on percussions along with Davide Cicalese (Furor Gallico, vocals in ‘All At Once’), Silvia Bonino (Folkstone, harp) and Lisy Stefanoni (Evenoire, flute), More...
Twitching Tongues Recruits New Guitarist
L.A. outfit Twitching Tongues has added lead guitarist Sean Martin (ex-Hatebreed) as an official member of the band, which also includes brothers Colin Young (vocals) and Taylor Young (guitar/vocals).
Martin split with Hatebreed in 2009 and joins Twitching Tongues as the band prepares for the release of upcoming third studio album, "Disharmony," which will drop October 30 via Metal Blade Records.
"The addition of Sean to Twitching Tongues is absolutely fucking insane to us," says Colin. "He is someone Taylor and I have looked up to and respected musically for over a decade. For two kids from Connecticut, this is as good as it gets."
"I'm excited to say that I'll be playing guitar for Twitching Tongues in support of their new album, Disharmony," adds Martin. "I'm looking forward to getting back on the road to do what I was born to do… summon the riff. See you all soon." More...
Havok Announces New Bassist
Denver, Colorado's thrash maniacs from Havok have announced the addition of bassist Nick Schendzielos (Job For A Cowboy, Cephalic Carnage) after parting ways with Mike Leon.
Leon, who spent two years with Havok and appeared on the band's 2013 release "Unnatural Selection," will be joining Soulfly on an upcoming North American tour.
Havok vocalist/guitarist David Sanchez comments on Mike's departure: "Mike is an amazing musician and rock-solid performer! I would like to thank him for lending his talent to the band for two years. I will always love the music he writes and appreciate his abilities."
The newly indoctrinated Schendzielos will record bass on Havok's upcoming fourth studio album and take part in the band's upcoming North American headlining tour. The bassist comments:
"I'm incredibly excited to be working with Havok. Been friends with the dudes forever, always have a blast with 'em, and now I get to thrash with 'em! I have big shoes to fill...Mike is a really, really solid player, but I think my playing style will mix in really well and fans will dig it. The new music is by far the coolest Havok I've ever heard. Can't wait to release it!" More...
Rhapsody Of Fire Announces New Album Title
Italian symphonic metal act Rhapsody of Fire are proud announced the release of the upcoming new studio album which will be titled "Into the Legend." The album is the follow up to the 2013 release "Dark Wings of Steel" (see review here), the first for Rhapsody of Fire since the now famous friendly split with Luca Turilli (Luca Turilli's Rhapsody).
Keyboardist/composer Alex Staropoli commented: "After 2 years of intense work, including composing and arranging, after seven months spent in four different studios, this huge and ambitious production is coming to an end. We are right now mixing the songs, going through
hundreds and hundreds hours of recordings to make an album that will feature over sixty-five minutes of breathtaking music, an album that will gather and exploit the best elements this band
ever had in a modern way, and to build a musical landscape that will have no equals in the world's heavy metal scene."
"Into The Legend" is scheduled for January 2016. The band is set to make an appearance on board 70,000 Tons of Metal in early February.
Stay tuned for more information. More...
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Curse Of The North Premieres "Wheel Of Swords"
Haven't heard of Curse Of The North yet? You're about to... This Seattle outfit is prepping the "Curse Of The North: I" album for release via Static Tension Recordings on October 23, 2015.
Pre-orders for the vinyl edition an a CD housed in an LP-like jacket are already up here, and we're now offering a taste of this traditional doom metal outfit's impending release with a stream of the song "Wheel Of Swords." Check it out below.
Curse Of The North features Christiiaan Morris on guitar and vocals, Nick Cates (ex-3 Inches of Blood) on bass, and Burke Thomas (Duff McKagan's Loaded, Vendetta Red) on drums.
Static Tension Recordings comments that the new album is "a love letter to all that is great about classic heavy metal and rock. Fusing the modern sounds of heavy bands like High on Fire and Baroness with the classic takes on Black Sabbath and 70s Scorpions, Curse of the North forge the sound ahead with a focus on memorable songs and heavy riffs."
"Curse of the North: I" was recorded and produced by Christiiaan Morris at Studio Litho, mixed by Kurt Ballou (Converge, High on Fire, Toxic Holocaust) at Godcity Studios and mastered by Ed Brooke's and RFI studios. The track listing is as follows:
01. Sleep While You Can
02. Wheel of Swords
03. Into The Trees
04. The Tower
05. The Electric Wall
06. Blessed Burning
07. Oceans Rise
08. Faceless Killers More...
Weeping Silence Streaming "Eyes Of The Monolith"
Maltese gothic-doom metal outfit Weeping Silence released a preview clip for the upcoming new release "Opus IV Oblivion," the band's fourth album and first since signing to Massacre Records. "Opus IV Oblivion" will be issued on October 23rd. Pre-orders can be made at this location.
The album is the first to feature the new male/female vocal team of Dario Pace Taliana and Diane Camenzuli, who joined the band in 2012 and 2014, respectfully.
The track listing for "Opus IV Oblivion" is as follows:
1. Oblivion - Darkness In My Heart Anno XV
2. Ivy Thorns Upon The Barrow
3. Eyes Of The Monolith
4. Hidden From The Sun
5. In Exile
6. Stormbringer
7. Transcending Destiny
8. Bury My Fairytale
9. Gothic Epitaph
Check out "Eyes of the Monolith" here: More...
Signum Regis Announces New Album, Posts Preview
Slovakian melodic power metal act Signum Regis announced the impending release of the fourth full length studio effort: "Chapter IV: The Reckoning." A preview clip can be viewed/heard in the player below. The album is set for release on November 20th in Europe and North America through Ulterium Records.
Band founder Ronnie König comments about the new album: “It was the plan since get go, to make our best album so far. After releasing the EP earlier this year, it was clear that the bar was set pretty high. We worked very hard and we believe that we managed to lift the bar even higher in every aspect. Some of the songs on the album will become the classics of Signum Regis, that's for sure. There will be 10 new songs on the album, none of them appeared on the EP, which makes both the album and the "Through The Storm EP" a good buy for the fans.”
"Chapter IV: The Reckoning" was mastered by Jens Bogren (Symphony X, Opeth, Arch Enemy) and the artwork (shown below) was created by Jan Yrlund (Delain, Apocalyptica, Korpiklaani).
The track listing is as follows:
1. Lost And Found
2. The Secret Of The Sea
3. The Voice In The Wilderness
4. Prophet Of Doom
5. The Magi
6. Quitters Never Win
7. Tempter Of Evil
8. When Freedom Fails
9. The Kingdom Of Heaven
10. Bells Are Tolling More...
Assignment Releases "Closing The Circle" Preview
German power/progressive metal act Assignment released a preview clip for the upcoming new release "Closing the Circle," the band's fourth full length album. The album is the first to feature Helker vocalist Diego Valdez as the band's new voice.
A demo clip of the new track "Crimson Posion" was previously released and can be heard at this location.
"Closing the Circle" is expected for release this year. Details are expected soon. Check out the clip, which features song snippets and behind the scenes footage, here:
Varathron To Release New EP, New Track Streaming
Greek black metal act Varathron announced the new EP "The Confessional of the Black Penitents," which is set to be released on October 23rd via Agonia Records.
The EP features three brand new tracks and four live tracks and has a total running time of 40 minutes. The live tracks were recorded in Larisa (Greece) on May 16th and were mastered by Achilleas Kalantzis (guitars). Tracks 2 and 3 were recorded and mixed at Infinite Loop Music Studio (Greece) and mastered by Tom Kvålsvoll at Strype Audio (1349, Arcturus, Darkthrone, Emperor, Code, Ulver) in Norway.
The front cover artwork (shown below) and layout include paintings were created by Carlos Schwabe (July 21, 1866 - 22 January, 1926), a Swiss symbolist painter and printmaker.
The band commented: "Infernal warriors we salute you! The Abyssic Black Cult strikes again! 'The Confessional... ' is the closing chapter of 'Untrodden..' era. Featuring 3 brand new tracks of amazing occult atmosphere. For the first time we also include 4 live tracks from our show in Greece in 2015. Classic masterpieces from the dark past like 'Unholy Funeral' and 'Cassiopeia's Ode' will be unleashed upon you!"
The track list is as follows:
1. The Confessional of the Black Penitents
2. Sinister Recollections
3. Utter Blackness
4. Unholy Funeral (Live)
5. Cassiopeia's Ode (Live)
6. Descent of a Prophetic Vision (Live)
7. Kabalistic Invocation of Solomon (Live) More...
Unherz Streaming New Track "Nie Allein"
German hard rock act Unherz is streaming the new track "Nie Allein." The song will appear on the upcoming new album "Jetzt Oder Nie," which is set to drop via Massacre Records on October 30th.
More information on the album is expected soon. Check out the new track here:
Mastic Scum Is "Dehumanized" In New Music Video
Austrian death metal act Mastic Scum released a new music video for the track "Dehumanized." The song is taken from the band's fifth full length studio release "C T R L," which was issued in 2013 via Massacre Records.
Check out the clip here:
Solution .45 Announces New Album, Reveals Artwork
Swedish modern metal act Solution .45 - featuring ex-Scar Symmetry vocalist Christian Älvestam and Stratovarius drummer Rolf Pilve - announced the impending release of the sophomore album, which will be entitled "Nightmares in the Waking State - Part 1." The album is set for release on November 20th via AFM Records.
It will be available as a CD, Gatefold Blue 2-Vinyl (strictly limited to 500 units) and digitally via most platforms. The artwork (shown below) was created by Par Olofsson and the layout design by Ogino Design. More information is expected soon.
Enforcer Announces Live DVD/CD Release, New Video
Swedish new wave of traditional metal act Enforcer released a live clip for the track "Take Me Out of This Nightmare" (see player below). The clip is taken from the upcoming new live DVD/CD release "Live By Fire," which is set to drop via Nuclear Blast Records on November 20, 2015.
The release features performances captured from the band's performances in Japan and Greece in 2013. The track listing is as follows:
DVD: (Recorded @ Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo on October 20th, 2013)
1. Bells Of Hades
2. Death Rides This Night
3. Mesmerized By Fire
4. Katana
5. On The Loose
6. Scream Of The Savage
7. Take Me Out Of This Nightmare
8. Silent Hour/The Conjugation
9. Midnight Vice
CD (Recorded @ Kyttaro Club in Athens on January 24th, 2013)
1. Bells Of Hades
2. Death Rides This Night
3. Mistress From Hell
4. Mesmerized By Fire
5. Katana
6. Crystal Suite
7. Scream Of The Savage
8. Midnight Vice
9. Take Me Out Of This Nightmare
10. Take Me To Hell
11. Silent Hour/The Conjugation
12. Satan
13. Black Angel
14. Roll The Dice
15. Into The Night
16. Evil Attacker
17. Speak The Tongue Of Heathen Gods
18. Stellar Plains
19. Tyrants Of Our Generation More...
Updated Lineup For 70,000 Tons Of Metal
Over the past few months, UMC - promoters for the Original and World's Largest Cruise Festival, 70,000 Tons of Metal - has added 17 acts to the upcoming 2016 edition of the cruise, bringing the total of 30 acts of the 60 announced.
The latest additions are: Aura Noir, Belphegor, Carach Angren, Credle of Filth, Epica, Gamma Ray, HammerFall, Holy Moses, Insomnium, Manilla Road, Rhapsody of Fire, Rotting Christ, Samael, Sodom, Tsjuder, Tyr and Visions of Atlantis.
70,000 Tons of Metal 2016 will set sail on February 4th-8th from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and return to Jamaica with a stop at Falmouth.
The festival will board a new vessel, the second in as many years: The Independence of the Seas (via Royal Caribbean). The ship will accommodate four stages: The Alhambra Theater is a five-story concert hall in which they spare no expense to remove part of the (very comfortable) seating so you have a real Mosh Pit on the High Seas; The more intimate Egyptian themed Pyramid Lounge offers the local club atmosphere; The third indoor stage is in Studio B, the ice skating rink featuring a maritime version of the Arena experience and last but not least their jewel: The Pool Deck stage - The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to ever sail the Open Seas, surrounded by multiple bars and pools, plenty of room to sunbathe on several decks and even hot tubs incorporated into the Pool Deck stage to soak in while you watch the shows!
The All-Star Jam band, which returned this past January will also be back, led by Annihilator's Jeff Waters and members from the various acts aboard performing cover tunes live.
Ticket prices include all on board entertainment, most non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages, all meals in the dining rooms, most on board restaurants and even 24 hour room service. For more information or to book your high seas metal adventure, head on over to 70000tons.com.
Aura Noir, Belphegor, Carach Angren, Credle of Filth, Epica, Gamma Ray, HammerFall, Holy Moses, Insomnium, Manilla Road, Rhapsody of Fire, Rotting Christ, Samael, Sodom, Tsjuder, Tyr and Visions of Atlantis join the previously named acts:
Ancient Rites
At the Gates
Children of Bodom
Delain
DragonForce
Firewind
Fleshgod Apocalypse
Iced Earth
Lacuna Coil
Moonspell
My Dying Bride
Thyrfring
Turisas More...
Magnus Karlsson's Free Fall Releases Title Track
Magnus Karlsson's Free Fall - the all star project of Primal Fear/Kiske-Sommerville guitarist Magnus Karlsson - is streaming the title track and first single from the new album "Kingdom of Rock." The album is set to drop via Fronters Records srl on November 6th. The song features ex-MasterPlan vocalist Jorn Lande.
The album includes vocals guest appearances from: Jakob Samuel (The Poodles), Tony Harnell (ex-TNT/Skid Row), Rick Altzi (MasterPlan/At Vance), David Readman (Pink Cream 69/Voodoo Circle), Joe Lynn Turner (ex-Rainbow), Tony Martin (ex-Black Sabbath), Harry Hess (Harem Scarem) and Rebecca De La Motte.
The track list is:
1. Kingdom of Rock
2. Out of the Dark
3. No Control
4. When the Sky Falls
5. Angel of the Night
6. I Am Coming for You
7. Another Life
8. Never Look Away
9. A Heart So Cold
10. The Right Moment
11. Walk This Road Alone
Check out "Kingdom of Rock" here: More...
Metal Allegiance Posts "We Rock" Music Video
Metal Allegiance premieres another new music video for the band's cover of Dio's “We Rock“, taken from the band's self-titled debut album, which is out now in stores via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The supergroup's core musicians include Megadeth‘s David Ellefson, Testament‘s Alex Skolnick and Mike Portnoy of The Winery Dogs/ex-Dream Theater.
Joining them on "We Rock" are Mark Osegueda (Death Angel), Chris Jericho (Fozzy), Tim "Ripper" Owens (ex-Judas Priest), Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy), Chuck Billy (Testament), Steve “Zetro” Souza (Exodus), Andreas Kisser (Sepultura), Phil Demmel (Machine Head) and Gary Holt (Slayer/Exodus) with additional lead guitars.
Check it out now below.
Upon A Burning Body Premieres New Music Video
Upon A Burning Body premieres a new music video for the track "Scars", featuring footage filmed and edited by Kevin Joel on this summer’s past "All Stars Tour".
Check out now "Scars" below.
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