Metal News for September 4, 2017
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15 news articles posted on this day.
Mortiis Re-Issuing "Født Til A Herske"
Foreign Sounds is proud to present the legendary Mortiis "Era 1" recording "Født til a herske," available again on LP for the first time since the self-released version from 1995. This dungeon synth opus has been out of print on vinyl for over 20 years.
The original audio has been carefully remastered by Jules Seifert at Epic Audio Media with die-cut artwork by David Thiérrée, who has created art for Behemoth, Vlad Tepes, Celestia, Primordial and Nocturno Culto.
This verison is presented in a limited edition package through a partnership with Omnipresence and Mortiis on 3 colors of vinyl - black (limited to 200 copies), forest green (limited to 200 copies) and "Born to Rule" brown/green (limited to 100 copies). Due to copyright restrictions, the re-issue is limited only to the United States. Pre-orders are online at this location. More...
Horse Head Reveals "Terminal" EP
On October 6th, 2017 Arizona's Horse Head will unleash "Terminal," the follow-up to previous EP "Missionary" and a release highly recommended for fans of EyeHateGod, Red Fang, and Rwake. Check out the cover artwork and track listing below.
1. Inferno
2. Throne Of Lies
3. Ghost Hunter
4. Price We Paid More...
Kremlin Signs With Godz Of War
Godz Ov War Productions has announced a partnership with the Canadian barbaric death metal squad Kremlin, featuring past/present members of Infernäl Mäjesty and Outre-Tombe.
The band's debut album entitled "Decimation of the Elites" will be released this fall exclusively on CD.
Godz ov War comments: "The three-piece Canadian act fits the label's roster perfectly, expanding it with its pretty old school death metal with some modern touches to it (production wise in particular). The eight tracks that 'Decimation of the Elites' is made up of mean thirty-plus minutes of unrelentless, furious, bestial and evil death metal played the American way, with some echoes of the 1980s/1990s European, Swedish in particular, scene too.
"Relentless, straightforward, brutal yet melodic death metal devastating your ears from the beginning to the end. No remorse, sheer aggression. And the trio deliver all that with crushing and crunching, robust yet feral sound that make the album even more interesting to listen to." More...
Agony Kings Streaming Self-Titled Track
Crossover thrash band Agony Kings today stream the self-titled track "Agony Kings" online via the SoundCloud player below. The track hails off an impending album of the same name due out October 6th, 2017.
The group comments: "This record has been 10 years in the making and it is a perfect reflection of the trials and tribulations that have driven us for this last decade. We hope you enjoy it."
1. Futureburn
2. Born out of Time
3. The Grand Mess
4. Every Dog has it's Day
5. Pain
6. Hard Turn
7. Agony Kings
8. Drowning in the Blood of my Enemies
9. Deadwalk
10. Slow Demise of Character
11. Kill Yourself
12. Savage Land
13. Heathen More...
Ragnarok Announces New Bassist
Norwegian black metal crew Ragnarok will embark on Latin American tour with new bassist Rammr (Jordskipstyrann, Elvarhøi) on September 6th. Having spent the last year using session bass players for live appearances, Ragnarok just announced that Rammr has joined the band on a full-time, permanent basis.
"Originally it was our intention to use a session bassist going forward," explains founder and frontman Jontho, who recently switched roles to become the band’s vocalist. "However, during the shows he did with us, Rammr’s dedication to his craft, and to Ragnarok itself, became very evident to everyone. He fits in perfectly with the rest of the band, which includes Bolverk on guitars and drummer Daniel Minge (Dauden), not only on stage, but also on a personal level. Most importantly, he understands our ideology, and what Ragnarok expects of its members, and after yet another incredible performance from him at Kaltenbach Open Air recently, I thought it was right to make him a full member." More...
Sombre Croisade Releasing Second Album
Sombre Croisade, a French black metal duo founded back in 2008, has announced September 29th as release date for second studio album, "Balancier des Âmes," which is set to be released on Pest Records.
Check out the track "Midiane" below. Pest Records also comments: "This new album is a personal and emotional, yet uncompromising and abrasive, material to impress through its honest approach."
Bible Black Tyrant Signs With Argonauta
Argonauta Records has inked a deal with Bible Black Tyrant to release a new album this coming February:
"We’re excited to welcome in our roster U.S. supergroup Bible Black Tyrant, an oppressive sonic endeavor that features Tyler Smith, Aaron D.C. Edge and David S. Fylstra (members of Eagle Twin, Lumbar, KVØID, Form of Rocket, Minor Fret, Wasting Seasons, Iamthethorn, etc.). Their impressive album 'Regret Beyond Death' will be released during February 2018 on CD/DD (Argonauta Records) - vinyl (Cheddar Brothers Records), cassette (Anima Recordings).
"Beginning with a crushing density, Bible Black Tyrant’s ‘Regret Beyond Death’ offering immediately transports the listener into the dark forests of the Pacific Northwest at dusk; conjuring images of the sun setting against indecipherable, deciduous silhouettes. The air thickens as we continue a climb along a gently worn route to an unknown, undisclosed location.
"As the journey – and the record – lengthens, we are granted a strong scent of smoke and hemlock, of moss. Fear swirls 'round us now, fusing with the clamorous chants of a distant, uprising swarm, a loaded weight of atmospheric composition. Onward, and as the album nears its climactic conclusion, Bible Black Tyrant’s simultaneously oppressive and liberating mass projects a clear message written in the smoldering ashes: ‘Walk this path with us.'" More...
1349 Announces U.S. Shows
Norwegian black metal tyrants 1349 just announced U.S. dates surrounding this year's Ozzfest. 1349 will tour the south supported by Tombs. Additionally, the band will play as main support to Kreator on select dates.
Oct. 28 Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
Oct. 29 Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone
Oct. 30 Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live (w/ KREATOR)
Oct. 31 El Paso, TX @ Tricky Falls (w/ KREATOR)
Nov. 1 Farmington, NM @ Top Deck (w/ KREATOR)
Nov. 2 Las Vegas, NV @ Dive Bar
Nov. 3 Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
Nov. 4 San Bernardino, CA @ Ozzfest More...
Faces Of The Bog Releasing "Ego Death"
Chicagoland’s psychedelic sludge masters Faces Of The Bog will officially release "Ego Death" through DHU Records this coming September 22nd, 2017.
Initially conceived in a dingy rehearsal space in Humboldt Park during the fall of 2011, Faces of The Bog fast became a celebrated secret following the initial self-release of debut album "Ego Death" late last year.
Produced and engineered by the band and Sanford Parker (Voivod, Yob, Wreckmeister Harmonies, Bloodiest) at Electrical Audio and Decade Music Studios, "Ego Death" hit pretty damn hard for an independent offering. Released digitally and on CD in October 2016, Metal Injection was quick to praise its “existential ride of psychedelic waves and auras and collection of bangin’ sludge jams."
“It’s truly amazing these days when an underground band from a US city like Chicago can release an album completely on their own,” explains guitarist/vocalist Trey Wedgeworth. “We’ve been amazed and humbled by the feedback we’ve received all over the world. Fans from places like Germany, Norway, Portugal, Brazil, Australia, and Russia have all reached out to us to give their kind words to what we’re doing.”
It was while playing a handful of shows last year with pacific north-westerners Mother Crone that the band was introduced to the work of Netherland-based record label, DHU Records. More...
Weapons Of Anew Launches Video Series
Weapons Of Anew -- the dynamic band featuring Freddy Ordine (guitars), Ray West (vocals), Stefan "Reno" Cutrupi (bass), Chris Manfre (drums), and Kris Norris (guitars) -- just launched a new multi-part video series.
"Part 1: Becoming Weapons of Anew" explores the the group's birth, with new clips to come online each week covering other topics. Check out Part 1 below.
The debut release from Weapons of Anew, "The Collision of Love and Hate" will be released on September 15th via OK Good Records. You can also catch these upcoming Weapons of Anew and Tesla tour dates:
09/19/17 Tue. Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading, PA
09/20/17 Wed. The Paramount, Huntington, NY
09/22/17 Fri. The National, Richmond, VA
09/23/17 Sat. Eastern Kentucky Expo Center, Pikeville, KY
09/24/17 Sun. Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta, GA
09/27/17 Wed. Parker Playhouse, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
09/29/17 Fri. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL
09/30/17 Sat. House of Blues, Orlando, FL
10/02/17 Mon. Iron City, Birmingham, AL
10/04/17 Wed. The Criterion, Oklahoma City, OK
10/05/17 Thu. Irving Music Factory, Dallas, TX More...
Biesy Streaming New Album
The Polish fiends from Biesy now unveil debut album, “Noc Lekkich Obyczajów,” via a YouTube stream. The album will be released exclusively via Third Eye Temple on September 9th, 2017 but can now be heard in advance below or pre-ordered right here.
Machine Head Teases New Track
Machine Head has posted a new video update from the band's latest round of recording sessions at Sharkbite Studios with Zack Ohren (All Shall Perish, Suffocation), and plays a snippet of a new track. You can find that by skipping ahead to about 30 minutes in the player below. In addition to discussing the new material the band is also partaking in a fan Q&A.
Check it out below.
Theurgia Premieres Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
Venezuela's black metal unit Theurgia premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new CD "Transformation", which will be released on October 27 via the Mexican label Throats Productions. The six-panel digipack CD edition will include a cover of Dissection’s "Retribution-Storm of the Light’s Bane" as a bonus track.
Check out now "Transformation" in its entirety below.
Antzaat Debuts "Disciples of the Concrete Temple"
Belgian black metal outfit Antzaat debuts a new song entitled "Disciples of the Concrete Temple", taken from the band's upcoming debut EP "The Black Hand of the Father", which will be released digitally and in a CD edition on September 25 via Immortal Frost Productions.
Check out now "Disciples of the Concrete Temple" below.
Nailblack Premieres New Song "Pig Digger"
Cleveland black metal band Nailblack premieres a new song entitled "Pig Digger", taken from the upcoming new album "Envied", which will be released by Redefining Darkness on September 29th. The cover artwork was created by Misanthropic-Art.
Check out now "Pig Digger" below.
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