May 2013
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SHAI HULUD announces shows with Earth Crisis,...
After completing an extremely successful tour of Europe in support of Propagandhi, followed by a headlining tour, SHAI HULUD have returned to the states and are preparing for their next set of confirmed shows. In July, fans on the east coast will be treated to a handful of shows featuring Earth Crisis as part of their Firstorm 20th Anniversary Tour. Additional support for the east coast portion...
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EXUMER announces show in Brooklyn, NY!
German thrash veterans, EXUMER, have confirmed a New York City show on September 21, 2013. The show will be the only U.S. appearance in 2013 for EXUMER and the band’s second visit to the United States. Main support for the evening will be Florida death metal act MALEVELONT CREATION. The show will be at The Paper Box in Brooklyn, NY. Vocalist Mem V. Stein comments: “We are beyond...
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The Black Dahlia Murder post 'Moonlight...
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER have released a live clip from their Columbus, OH show on November 9th, 2012. Fans can watch Trevor Strnad, Brian Eschbach, Ryan Knight, Max Lavelle, and Alan Cassidy perform “Moonlight Equilibrium” on youtube HERE. There are two more videos from this show that will be posted over the next few weeks. Posts will be made on...
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AMON AMARTH: Three-Part Mini Documentary Trailer...
Today melodic death metal legion AMON AMARTH reveals a trailer for their forthcoming mini documentary which can be viewed at http://www.metalblade.com/amonamarth . Fittingly titled Forging Mjölnir, the short film will appear as a three-part series with each official segment slated to premiere via the band’s microsite at http://deceiver.amonamarth.com. The Forging Mjölnir documentary comes...
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LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH announces tour with...
LA-based black metal artists, LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH, are emerging for a North American tour this June. They will be supporting Melechesh alongside Vreid and Reign of Lies. The tour begins on June 16th in LA at The Joint and will wrap up on June 30th in Brooklyn, NY. LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH’s “caustic yet otherworldly approach” (Decibel Magazine) has earned the band high...
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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER stream "Raped in Hatred by...
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER’s brand new album, Everblack, will be released in less than a month. Following the overwhelmingly positive reaction to “Into the Everblack,” the band has partnered with Revolver Magazine to stream another song from Everblack. Fans can listen to “Rape in Hatred by Vines of Thorn,” an ode to one of Trevor Strnad’s favorite horror movies,...
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TÝR recruits George Kollias to track drums on new...
TÝR, hailing all the way from the Faroe Islands, are currently recording their new album with producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Aborted, Mercenary) at his studios in Denmark. For drum tracking on this album, TÝR has enlisted the services of George Kollias, one of metal’s most accomplished drummers, primarily known for his work in Nile, as well as Nightfall. A video featuring drum tracking...
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WHITECHAPEL debut "Devirgination Studies" lyric...
Whitechapel are currently on tour with Asking Alexandria in support of both their most recent self-titled full-length album, and the re-issue of their debut album, The Somatic Defilment. The band will be highlighting some of the album’s fan favorites through a series of lyric videos. The first video to be released, Devirgination Studies, is making its worldwide debut today on...
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BATTLECROSS discuss recording at Audiohammer...
Confirm performance at this year’s GWAR BQ! Detroit, MI’s BATTLECROSS has completed work on their second album for Metal Blade Records. The title, track-listing, as well as music and behind the scenes studio videos are being readied for public consumption. Until then, BATTLECROSS has shared a few photos from their time at Audiohammer Studios, as well as some thoughts on the recording...
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Kill Division Sign to Metal Blade!
Dutch metalheads KILL DIVISION featuring former members of Legion Of The Damned and God Dethroned sign to Metal Blade! Death. Grind. Thrash! If you like your Metal authentic then welcome to the force that is KILL DIVISION! Taking their experiences from Legion of the Damned, God Dethroned, Asphyx, and Inhume, Richard Ebisch (guitars, bass, vocals), Susan Gerl (guitars, vocals) and Roel Sanders...
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ELDKRAFT debut "Patterns" on LastRit.es
Sweden’s ELDKRAFT have launched a new song from their debut album, Shaman, exclusively via LastRit.es! The site, which was formerly known as metalreview.com, is streaming Patterns now HERE. Poison Tongue founder/PRIMORDIAL singer A.A. Nemtheanga on his latest signing: “I was turned on to Eldkraft by Mortuus from Marduk and instantly recognized even in its raw demo form, here was...
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AGE OF TAURUS stream "Rush of Power" via New Noise...
London’s AGE OF TAURUS will release their new album, Desperate Souls of Tortured Times on May 28th in North America. In anticipation of this release, the band has unveiled a second track from the album, Rush of Power, on newnoisemagazine.com. Fans can stream the song, which is the opening track on the album, as well as read an interview with vocalist/guitarist Toby Wright now at...
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Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats Mind Control...
“The perfect spin for a doomed trip to the desert” - Decibel Magazine 8/10 - SPIN Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats, one of the most talked about rock bands currently in existence, and an enigma in the international underground scene, are preparing to release their third full length album. Mind Control is set for release on May 14th via Metal Blade Records in North America. Within its...
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THE OCEAN: First Week Chart Numbers Revealed
Pelagial, the new maritime-themed studio offering from progressive metal revolutionists THE OCEAN entered the Billboard Heatseekers Chart at #10 upon its first week of release! In addition, Pelagial landed at #55 on the Billboard Top Independent Album Chart, #26 on the Billboard Current Hard Music Chart and #39 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Chart. In Canada, the record ranked in at #23 on the...
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GWAR-B-Q Ticket Info Announced – On Sale June 6th!
Special Reunion Performance of X-Cops Confirmed! New Bands Added! Antarctic rock-gods GWAR have finally announced the ticket info for this year’s GWAR-B-Q, located at Hadad’s Water Park in Richmond, VA. This year sees the event entering its fourth consecutive year while offering its most bone-crushing line-up yet, setting the stage for what will certainly be the most massive GWAR-B-Q...
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CATHEDRAL's critically-lauded final album debuts...
CATHEDRAL’s The Last Spire was released last week in North America and serves as the final entry in the band’s vastly influential, decade-spanning career. Lee Dorrian explains that he feels “comfortable leaving The Last Spire as our legacy. The funeral of Cathedral has been a long but gratifying process. Deciding to end the band wasn’t an easy decision to make but we knew...
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Decibel Magazine: CANNIBAL CORPSE exclusive "Make...
The June issue of Decibel Magazine features an EXCLUSIVE live Cannibal Corpse flexi disc, featuring a live version of “Make Them Suffer.” Subscribers have already received their copy in the mail, but if you’re not a subscriber, limited quantities of the issue can be purchased at store.decibelmagazine.com. Additionally, fans can stream “Make Them Suffer” via...
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UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS Premiere New Track on...
“The perfect spin for a doomed trip to the desert” - Decibel Magazine “An easy pick for one of the year’s best and most anticipated albums” - The Obelisk 8/10 - SPIN Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats, one of the most talked about rock bands currently in existence, and an enigma in the international underground scene, are preparing to release their third full length...
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BLOOD CEREMONY debut "Lord Summerisle" on...
North American tour with Kylesa begins this Friday Blood Ceremony will release their third full length album, The Eldritch Dark, on May 28th. In celebration of the upcoming release, the band has teamed up with Pitchfork.com to stream “Lord Summerisle”. The track is a stark contrast to the previously released song, “Goodbye Gemini,” and highlights the band’s folk...
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ABIOTIC confirm shows with The Faceless in June
Florida’s Abiotic recently completed a trip to New England Metal and Hardcore Festival but won’t be staying home for long! The technical death metal newcomers that Terrorizer Magazine calls “a carefully calculated blend of brutal deathcore and groovy tech-metal” will be performing select dates in May and June. In May, fans in the southeast can catch Abiotic with label...
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SIX FEET UNDER add opening band, launch VIP...
SIX FEET UNDER are currently preparing for their next round of tour dates in support of Unborn. As previously announced, Decrepit Birth and Cannabis Corpse will be joining them on this tour. Additionally, up-and-coming act Dealey Plaza will open the show. The tour begins July 10th in Houston, TX and VIP bundles are available now at http://shop.soundcheckhollywood.com. Bundles include: ticket to...
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Entrails release third single off their new album...
Sweden’s ENTRAILS has launched the third single from their upcoming new album, Raging Death! Head over to our exclusive partners for this premiere, Metal Hammer HERE, to check out the shortest song on the album, Defleshed! Raging Death will be released the 10th/13th of May via Metal Blade Records in Europe on vinyl, as a limited Digi-CD with bonus-cd and as a jewel case CD, and on May 14th...
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Pilgrim sign new deal with Metal Blade Records
Prepare follow-up to “Misery Wizard” Rhode Island’s PILGRIM has officially joined forces with Metal Blade Records! Their debut album, Misery Wizard, was released in early 2012 through Alan Averill’s Metal Blade imprint, Poison Tongue Records. PILGRIM managed to spend the majority of 2012 rattling the foundation of the underground doom scene. The band toured with...
April 2013
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BEHEMOTH motorcycle nearing completion; photos...
New album nearing completion BEHEMOTH have been holed up in Hertz Studios working on their tenth full-length album. As the band continues to record, they have been posting images and what appear to be lyrics for portions of new songs. While BEHEMOTH crafts their new album, Game Over Cycles in Poland has been working on the first ever BEHEMOTH motorcycle. The bike is nearly complete, and photos of...
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THE OCEAN: Pelagial Drops In North America...
Pelagial, the long-awaited new maritime-themed studio endeavor from sound revolutionists THE OCEAN, is set to drop in North America tomorrow! Their deepest and most profound composition to date, Pelagial is a progressive musical journey written, recorded, mixed and to-be-performed-live as one single 53-minute piece of music. Immeasurably heavy both sonically and thematically, Pelagial submerges...
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Swedish Doom Metallers MEMORY GARDEN release video...
New album ‘Doomain’ out now! Swedish epic Doom Metallers MEMORY GARDEN has launched a video clip for The Evangelist which is the opening track of the band’s new album Doomain! Make sure to surf to www.metalblade.com/memorygarden to check it out! There you can also order your copy of the album! Comments MEMORY GARDEN on the video clip: “We spent one day in February...
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AGE OF TAURUS announce new album "Desperate Souls...
Welcome to the Taurean Empire; a decaying land where disease, war and corruption is rife. A wretched place of man and beast, where deception, fear and despair fills every dank alleyway and the stench of suffering drifts across endless, sun-scorched plains. As way of ensuring safe passage through this hellish hour, let us introduce your guides for the journey; four road-hardened mortals, brought...
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THE OCEAN: Special 'Pelagial' Clip Video Hosted By...
With the official release of THE OCEAN’s anticipated Pelagial less than a week away, today Invisible Oranges offers up a special video sampler featuring 30-second clips of each track with accompanying artwork. Immeasurably heavy both sonically and thematically, Pelagial was written, recorded, mixed and to-be-performed-live as one single 53-minute piece of music. Easily their most...
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Purson's Debut Album, "The Circle And The Blue...
Photo credit: Ester Segarra April 30 Release Via Metal Blade/Rise Above Records Purson, the London-based quintet Pitchfork recently described as “eerie” and “whimsical,” is currently streaming their debut album, The Circle and The Blue Door, via Spin HERE. The 11-song album is set for an April 30 release via Metal Blade/Rise Above Records and has been dubbed “best...
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Uncle Acid and The Deadbeats Premiere New Song On...
“An easy pick for one of the year’s best and most anticipated albums” - The Obelisk Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats, one of the most talked about rock bands currently in existence, and an enigma in the international underground scene, are preparing to release their third full length album. Mind Control is set for release on May 14th via Metal Blade Records/Rise Above Records in...
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ENSIFERUM sign worldwide deal with Metal Blade...
**Photo Credit: Stephanie Cabral Finland’s ENSIFERUM have spent the past 18 years honing the steel of their folk-infused battle metal auditory attack. Their albums are further bolstered by a live show that has become one of the most entertaining in all of metal. Proof of ENSIFERUM’s status as one of the most vital bands in modern metal was made apparent through their headlining slot...
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PENTAGRAM announce new guitarist; European...
After months of searching and reviewing literally hundreds of applicants from around the world, Pentagram is excited to announce Matt Goldborough as their new guitarist. Matt is a Philadelphia based musician, composer and riff aficionado. Versed in many genres of music, Matt’s experience outside of the heavy metal world brings a fresh yet classic approach to this genre-defining band. His...
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Tim Lambesis posts Pyrithion concept and lyrics...
Tim Lambesis, vocalist for As I Lay Dying, Austrian Death Machine, and most recently, Pyrithion, has posted a new video on youtube.com/timlambesis. In the video, Lambesis explains the concepts behind Pyrithion’s songs, why he decided to pursue this project, and more. View the video now at youtube.com/timlambesis. About Pyrithion: It’s a struggle for some bands to get started, while...
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Antropomorphia Release Video for 'Debauchery in...
After having released their first ever videoclip for the song Psuchagogia in late 2012, AntropomorphiA return to the front with the second videoclip from the acclaimed album Evangelivm Nekromantia. The videoclip for the song Debauchery In Putrefaction can be viewed from today on at THIS location! There you can also the CD and LP of Evangelivm Nekromantia. With an album banning heading over...
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Sweden's ELDKRAFT release new song on RockHard.de
Sweden’s ELDKRAFT is a musical constellation whose primary foundation rests on epic metal while drawing experimental influences from ancestral musical traditions of the North and spiritual guidance of its hermetic crafts. Shaman, the debut album, is a psychedelic trip gazed upon through contemporary elements, circumnavigating journeys of knowledge, growth and the ecstasy of the soul. Now...
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CHURCH OF MISERY to release "Thy Kingdom Scum" on...
New video “Brother Bishop” on-line now! Japan’s CHURCH OF MISERY is preparing to release their fourth full-length album. Thy Kingdom Scum will be released in North America via Metal Blade Records/Rise Above Records on June 11th. The first single from the album, as well as the brand new video for Brother Bishop, are both streaming now at metalblade.com/churchofmisery. Thy...
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BEHEMOTH post studio update; announce Rockstar...
New album nearing completion BEHEMOTH have been holed up in Hertz Studios working on their tenth full-length album. As the band continues to record, they have been posting images and what appear to be lyrics for portions of new songs. While we wait patiently for new music to be completed, Nergal has offered the following update: “Every piece of art is born in pain…and so is ours....
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German blackened Thrash Metallers DESASTER...
To celebrate 25 years of total DESASTER the German Thrashers have announced an anniversary show in Bamberg, Germany in November. The entire show will be filmed for a DVD release in 2014. DESASTER + PENTACLE + DELIRIUM TREMENS 23/11/13 DE – Bamberg – Live Club DESASTER will perform an exclusive history set featuring live appearances of formers band members. Special merchandise will be available...
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THE OCEAN Gets Disequillibrated
Progressive sound revolutionists THE OCEAN today present “Bathyalpelagic III: Disequillibrated” from their anticipated forthcoming new masterwork, Pelagial. Easily their most profoundly sophisticated work to date, Pelagial is a true sonic journey written, recorded, mixed and to-be-performed-live as one single 53-minute piece of music. The concept of the album is made evident in its...
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Purson's "Well Spoiled Machine" Available via...
Debut Album, “The Circle And The Blue Door”, Out April 30 Purson, the female-fronted UK band that Kerrang has described as having “the best bits of ’60s and ’70s rock – think Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Cream… brought to 2013 in a sweet-smelling musical haze,” premiere the song “Well Spoiled Machine” today via Pitchfork HERE. The...
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BATTLECROSS unveil Shannon Lucas as session...
BATTLECROSS has completed work on their sophomore album, which will be due out this summer during their tour as part of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Recording has been completed and the finishing touches are being applied to the tracks and art. During tracking, one of metal’s most acclaimed drummers, Shannon Lucas, stepped in as the session drummer for the album. Lucas...
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AMON AMARTH Unleash New Studio Album Artwork,...
Melodic death metal heroes AMON AMARTH are pleased to unveil the details of their ninth studio album. Titled Deceiver of the Gods, the epic offering was recorded at Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, UK, produced, mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap (Opeth, Megadeth, Exodus, Arch Enemy, Killswitch Engage). The cover art was, once again, completed by Tom Thiel and depicts a mythical battle between the...
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The Devil's Blood to release final album: "III:...
The Devil’s Blood announced at the beginning of 2013 that they have “returned to nothingness.” At the same time, they announced that plans had already been put into motion to release new material. The new seven song album, III: Tabula Rasa or Death and the Seven Pillars, will serve as the band’s final full-length release. A new track, White Storm of Teeth, has been made...
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GWAR Confirms Date and Initial Band Lineup For 4th...
Antarctic rock-gods GWAR today released the first line-up for this year’s GWAR-B-Q, located at Hadad’s Water Park in Richmond, VA. This year sees the event entering its fourth consecutive year while offering its most bone-crushing line-up yet, setting the stage for what will certainly be the most massive GWAR-B-Q in the history of the human or any other race! The event is scheduled...
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PYRITHION releases "The Invention of Hatred"...
“The Burden of Sorrow” to be released April 16th on Metal Blade Records It’s a struggle for some bands to get started, while others appear to seamlessly come together. With years of perspective and experience, the three members of Pyrithion - Tim Lambesis, Ryan Glisan, and Andy Godwin - have created a dark and intense death metal record almost overnight. The individual...
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AS I LAY DYING confirm tour with Killswitch...
AS I LAY DYING, fresh off their co-headlining tour with The Devil Wears Prada, have announced that they will be joining fellow metal pioneers, Killswitch Engage, for the headlining tour this summer. The bands have toured together on multiple occasions, including 2005’s Ozzfest, and 2004’s tour with In Flames. Additional support on this tour will come from Miss May I and Affiance. The...
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Purson Premiere "Spiderwood Farm" via Decibel...
Debut Album, The Circle And The Blue Door, Out April 30 Purson, the female-fronted UK band that the BBC has said are “channeling the power of the psychedelic ’70s,” premiere the song “Spiderwood Farm” today via decibelmagazine.com. The London-based band, having already made a name quite a splash overseas with their glam-influenced psych-rock, release The Circle and...
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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER announce "Everblack";...
The Black Dahlia Murder’s sixth full-length album, Everblack, will be released worldwide in June 2013. The album art for Everblack was painted by renowned artist Nick Keller and recording was completed at Audiohammer Studios (lead guitars and vocals), Rustbelt Studios (drums), and Regal Fecal (guitar and bass). Mixing was handled by Jason Suecof and Ryan Williams, mastering was completed by...
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ABIOTIC release brand new music video for...
ABIOTIC has launched their new music video, Facades! Director Dan Drescher once again mirrored the band’s cerebral sound with an equally cerebral concept. In the video, vocalist Ray Jimenez is kidnapped and subjected to an underground brainwashing experiment. Will he become mentally scarred? Will the rest of the band come to his rescue? Find out now and watch the video at...
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THE OCEAN: Spin Magazine Streams Instrumental...
Band To Return To North America On The 7th Annual Summer Slaughter Tour In celebration of its forthcoming release, just three weeks away, Spin Magazine is currently streaming the instrumental version of THE OCEAN’s Pelagial in its entirety! Written, recorded, and intended to-be-performed-live as one single 53-minute piece of music, Pelagial is a multifaceted conceptual musical voyage that...
