Metal News for September 27, 2019
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16 news articles posted on this day.
Headline News
Metallica Frontman Enters Rehab
Heavy metal legends Metallica has announced that they have been forced to cancel their upcoming shows in Australia and New Zealand, due to frontman James Hetfield checking himself into rehab for an unspecified addiction. A message from the band reads as follows:
"We are truly sorry to inform our fans and friends that we must postpone our upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.
"As most of you probably know, our brother James has been struggling with addiction on and off for many years. He has now, unfortunately, had to re-enter a treatment program to work on his recovery again.
"We fully intend to make our way to your part of the world as soon as health and schedule permit. We’ll let you know as soon as we can. Once again, we are devastated that we have inconvenienced so many of you, especially our most loyal fans who travel great distances to experience our shows. We appreciate your understanding and support for James and, as always, thank you for being a part of our Metallica family.
"All tickets purchased to the shows in Australia and New Zealand, including Enhanced Experiences and Black Tickets, will be fully refunded. More details on how to obtain your refund are below." More...
Borknagar Posts New Music Video Online
Norway’s avant-garde metallers, Borknagar, arise at their most spirited and resplendent on their 11th studio album, True North, out now via Century Media Records.
Today, the band launch a video directed by Lars A. Nedland and Alexander Olsson / RedinkFrame for the album’s closing track, “Voices”. Check it out below.
Lars A. Nedland (main vocalist on “Voices”) commented about the track and its video as follows: "'Voices' is a song cut from a different cloth. It was made in one sitting, it was created backwards, and it came to life in a creative frenzy where it felt like it forced itself into existence rather than being consciously written. All the vocals were crafted over a single keyboard note and a simple clicktrack, and the song as it appears on the album is almost frighteningly close to the original demo recording, including many of the original demo vocal takes - though the music is further developed and masterfully enhanced by the eminent musicianship of my fellow Borknamen.
"Thematically speaking, 'Voices' is both an elegy and an introspective celebration of freedom. It’s a musical rendering of longing and a directional push towards breaking the shackles of limitation. A lifetime of contemplation distilled into five minutes of music. I had images appearing in my mind as I was writing the music, so naturally those images had to come to life as a film to complement it. I have been directing for many years, so I took on the job of piecing everything together myself, in collaboration with Alex Olsson and the production company RedinkFrame. This is how the visual side of 'Voices' was born. Shot on Alexa with a wide assortment of lenses (including my favourite optical tool, Lensbaby) at 25, 50 and 200 fps, the result came in closer to my vision than I ever imagined possible. This is what voices look like. This is how I imagine their echoes linger in us.” More...
Mayhem Posts New Song Online
True Norwegian black metal legends, Mayhem, has released the second single off their upcoming sixth studio album, "Daemon," out on October 25. "Of Worms And Ruins" is the first track to be released written by guitarist Ghul. Check out the track and lyric video below.
Ghul states: "Here we are, yet another chapter written in the book of Mayhem, with the first track from Ghul. So indeed our new album has two composers, instead of one. It shall be much more interesting, as for Mayhem, writing as a band, has not been the norm for two decades. Turn up the fucking volume!"
Deamon will be available in the following formats:
- Limited Deluxe LP Boxset (various colors)
- Limited CD Mediabook in Slipcase
- Standard CD Jewelcase
- Limited Gatefold LP (various colors)
- Digital album More...
Pyramido Premieres New Music Video
Today, Pyramido releases a full length album as well as a music video for their single "Insikten". The brand new album, entitled simply ”Fem”, which is Swedish for the number five, was recorded and mixed during the fall of 2018 with engineer John Rönnerblad. Written over the course of a few years, Pyramido has taken the time to let the new material breathe and evolve naturally, not being afraid of trying out new tempos, melodies or ideas sometimes foreign to the genre. The album is released on Vinyl (Red/Black), CD and Digital.
Drawing inspiration from the delicate melodic figures of dreamy 90‘s indie rock, the folky fuzz of vintage Swedish psychedelia and the bittersweet harmonies of Henrik Berggren and Broder Daniel. Then imagine these influences being suffocated by the impact of the heaviness and aggression that is Pyramido, leaving only about a few percent of them passably breathing. The result being a somewhat heavy-hearted and melodic sludge metal/hardcore attack, once perfectly described as ”…a warm hug rather than a punch in the face”.
The album is out on Vinyl, CD and Digital. More...
Warbringer Posts New Lyric Video Online
Three weeks into their ongoing 54-shows-in-54-days co-headlining tour with Enforcer, the Los Angeles-based thrash quintet Warbringer has released a new single, "Firepower Kills." The song can be streamed on Spotify, Apple Music and other digital platforms. A lyric video – created by Hannah Left Wright of Shadowborn Group – can be viewed below.
"Firepower Kills" – the digital cover for which was designed by Hugo Juarez of Heavy Defender Studios – serves as the first official taste of Warbringer's forthcoming sixth album, due to be released via Napalm Records in February. The group has been playing the track live during their current tour with Enforcer, which kicked off in San Diego on Sept. 5 and continues tonight at Toronto's Velvet Underground. MetalSucks recently posted fan-filmed footage of the group's performances of the song in both San Francisco and Sacramento, calling it “an aggressive, thrashy number that seems to have done a fine job of keeping the kids a-moshin‘... it‘s reassuring to know the can still crank out thrash riffs with the best of ‘em.”
Warbringer's new album will serve as the follow-up to 2017's "Woe To The Vanquished," which Metal Hammer said “delivers all the pounding riffage and machine-gun tempos a thrash freak could want.” The as-yet-untitled new record – which was helmed by returning producer Mike Plotnikoff (In Flames, Fear Factory, All That Remains) and mastered once again by Howie Weinberg (Anthrax, Slayer, Overkill) – will be coming out on Napalm Records and marks the band's first full-length release with bassist Chase Bryant (Oni), who joined the group last year. More...
Cyhra Reveals New Album Details
Boosted by the success of their 2017 debut, Letters To Myself, modern melodic metal high-flyers Cyhra are using that momentum and pushing forward with a new album - the sophomore "No Halos In Hell" will see the light of day on November 15th via Nuclear Blast.
Founded by vocalist Jake E (ex-Amaranthe) and guitarist Jesper Strömblad (ex-In Flames), CYHRA has gone from being reminiscent of the duo's former bands to having a unique identity. In fact, No Halos In Hell is one of those rare albums that defies being neatly placed in a genre box; coming out heavy and dynamic, the record is loaded with melodic vocal hooks that stay nailed to the brain for days, achieving maximum impact throughout. Fusing a relentless energy and heaviness the best way possible was Cyhra's main focus this time out. The addition of guitarist Euge Valovirta (ex-Shining) as a full member has raised the creative process. More...
Screamer Posts New Single Online
Today marks the release of Screamer's energetic single "Halo." Taken from their upcoming album "Highway of Heroes," set for released the 11th of October via The Sign Records, this pounding colossal of a track works equally well in the war pit in front of stage as when blasted through your stereo, cruising down the highway of heroes.
"Highway of Heroes" is the fourth studio album from the Swedish heavy metal band. Produced by Gustav Hjortsjö from Bullet. Recorded by Ulf Blomberg in The End Studio. Mixed by Tomas Skogsberg in the legendary Sunlight Studio. Mastered by Patrik W. Engel in Temple Of Disharmony. The album holds nine tracks plus a CD/Vinyl exclusive intro. Screamer is set to tour Europe in November following the release of the "Highway of Heroes" album. More...
Helloween Posts Live Album Trailer
Everyone is clued in: From October 4th, 2019 we can all revisit the Pumpkins United World Tour every night without even leaving the couch. What is served, is no less than the greatest hits from 30 years and a breakneck trip through the entire Helloween repertoire – a 14 month metal quake, featured on the cover of almost every metal magazine including the world’s biggest metal magazine, Japan´s BURRN!, which dedicated an unbelievable four cover stories to this tour. In other words: clear the ring for the next round of Pumpkins United madness!
Today, the band reveal their second album trailer, offering an insight into the upcoming live release and into the band members' thoughts. Watch the new clip below. More...
Interview
Dayseeker Discusses New Album "Sleeptalk"
The summer may be over but that doesn't mean new albums are slowing down. Today marks the release of Orange County's post hardcore band Dayseeker's fourth album, "Sleeptalk," which has already got fans talking and interests piquing. The group has changed direction a little bit this time, adopting a more melody focused approach, but how are fans taking this decision? I caught up with the band to discuss all the more.
Diamond Oz: First of all, congratulations on the new album, "Sleeptalk." It's quite an intriguing title, what's the meaning behind it?
Dayseeker: Sleeptalk is basically a metaphor for my own guilt with an ex girlfriend. It depicts myself asleep, saying another woman's name while my girlfriend was lying awake next to me. Not a true story by any means but it seemed like an interesting way to express my emotions at the time.
Diamond Oz: In a press release, the new record is described as "cleaner" and "more contemporary". What led to this change in sound and do you fear any backlash from long time fans over this approach?
Dayseeker: We truthfully lost our passion for playing heavier music as the years have gone on. We'd find ourselves listening to Ed Sheeran, Khalid, a lot more pop driven and softer music overall and at some point, we didn't want to feel like we were forcing a heavier sound just to appease everyone but us. We feared backlash initially but the response has been overwhelmingly positive with the new stuff. Honestly even better than it was with our older material.More...
We Came As Romans Premiere Two New Songs
We Came As Romans are back with two new tracks . The songs mark their first new material since the 2018 passing of their singer and keyboardist Kyle Pavone, who died as the result of a drug overdose. A music video for “Carry The Weight” helmed by Orie McGinness (The Word Alive, Bad Omens) can be streamed below along with an audio stream of the track “From The First Note“.
“From The First Note“: More...
Alcest Premiere New Song “Sapphire”
Another new song from Alcest‘s impending album “Spiritual Instinct“ has premiered online. The second advance track from the album, “Sapphire“, went up on YouTube and is streaming for you below:
Vintersea Premiere New Song & Music Video
Vintersea premiere the below music video for their track “Old Ones“. The group’s bassist Karl Whinnery helmed the clip, which drops ahead of today’s release of their new record, “Illuminated“.
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Sleep Token Premiere New Single “Gods”
Sleep Token premiere a new track called “Gods“ taken from their impending new record “Sundowning“, which will land in stores November 21st.
UnityTX Premiere New Music Video “Ruckus”
Hardcore group UnityTX have inked a deal with Pure Noise Records. In celebration of it they’ve also premiered a new mixtape called “Madboy” digitally. You can stream a new official music video for the opening track “Ruckus” off of it below:
Oh, Sleeper Premiere New Live Video
Oh, Sleeper premiere a new live video for their song “Decimation & Burial” from their current record, “Bloodied/Unbowed“. Stream it below:
Amon Amarth Premiere Music Video For “Shield Wall”
Amon Amarth premiere a brand new official music video for their track “Shield Wall“. It’s the latest clip to arrive from the group’s latest record “Berserker”:
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