Wednesday, November 30, 2011

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Vildhjarta's Calle Thomer On New Album "Måsstaden" And Swedish Metal Scene

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 01:19 PM PST

Newly signed to Century Media Records, Swedish act Vildhjarta is shaking up the djent scene with the new release "Måsstaden," which just dropped in Europe and North American earlier this week. "Måsstaden" is a concept album told as a fairy tale story, which the audience is meant to interpret both through the artwork and the music. Speaking from ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Firewind To Record New Material For Upcoming Release

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 12:46 PM PST

Guitarist Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne) has issued the following brief announcement via his Twitter account about Firewind gearing up to record a new album: "Whats up everyone...I've been rehearsing this past week w/ FW like crazy. We're ready 2 start recordings, will keep u posted as we go along." Further details on the upcoming Firewind release, w... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

The Devil's Blood To Release Video Teasers For New Album "The Thousandfold Epicentre"

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 12:39 PM PST

Occult rock legion The Devil's Blood will be releasing a series of video teasers leading up to the release of the upcoming full-length, "The Thousandfold Epicentre." Each week a new teaser will be viewable via the band's official Metal Blade landing page. To start, check out the art teaser clip for the title track at this location. You can also che... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Valfreya Announces New Album Title As "Path To Eternity"

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 12:26 PM PST

Canadian female-fronted Viking metal band Valfreya has announced the new album "Path to Eternity" will see release in early 2012. In the mean time, you can check out Valfreya's music by heading over to the band's Facebook profile, or by checking out the live clip below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

The Browning Kicking Off U.S. Tour With Massakren Tonight

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 11:21 AM PST

Texan electronic metallers The Browning, who recently released their debut album "Burn This World" (reviewed here), are due to kick off a U.S. tour tonight, Wednesday, November 30th, with North Carolina's Wretched. Having wrapped up another trek just days ago, The Browning is heading straight back out on the road for the new tour, which kicks of... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Dragonforce Video Interview With Sam Totman Available Online

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 11:12 AM PST

Pure Grain Audio has posted a new video interview online with guitarist Sam Totman of Dragonforce, which can be viewed below. Pure Grain Audio commented on the clip: "On Thursday, October 20th, 2011 DragonForce came through Toronto, Ontario ripping up The Opera House. They were performing their North American debut show for their new singer Marc... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

August Burns Red Releases Christmas Single "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 11:07 AM PST

August Burns Red has released a new Christmas single, providing a metal cover version of the song "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." The song is available through iTunes here, and a teaser can be found via the August Burns Red Facebook profile. You can also preview the song through the clip available below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Tim "Ripper" Owens Performs Acoustic Set At Club In Akron

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:59 AM PST

Video footage has been posted online of vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (Charred Walls of the Damned) performing an acoustic set at his club in Akron, OH. You can check out two clips from the performance in the players available below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Corrosion Of Conformity Updates U.S. Tour Schedule

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:48 AM PST

Following the previously announced run of shows with Clutch in late December, Corrosion of Conformity will be playing a one-off show at the Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina on January 22nd. The special performance will coincide with a screening of "Slow Southern Steel," the long-anticipated southern metal documentary produced by Rwake vocal... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Silence The Messenger Posts New Teaser Track, Announces Lineup Changes

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:41 AM PST

San Antonio's Silence The Messenger has checked in with the following announcement about streaming a new teaser track online and recruiting new band members: "We know you guys have been waiting for some updates as far as what's going on with STM lately, and we apologize for the wait! That being said, we'll get right down to it: We're VERY proud ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

King Giant Finishes New Album "Dismal Hollow"

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:33 AM PST

Taking the dark tales of Appalachian folk forefathers to contemporary Southern doom territory, Northern Virgina-based quintet King Giant has wrapped up the final details on the band's sophomore full-length release, "Dismal Hollow," and is preparing to self-release it just after the kickoff of the new year. A press release from the band's publicist ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Heirs To Release "Hunter" EP, Posts Video Clip

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:23 AM PST

Melbourne, Australia's avant-garde post-doom quartet Heirs will unleash a new release stateside next week, in the form of the "Hunter" EP. Picking up where the 2010-released "Fowl" full-length left off, the new three song mini release takes it's time permeating your psyche with nearly 25 minutes of even more mellow and somber passages, leading off ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Volbeat Video Interview With Jon Larsen Available Online

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:16 AM PST

Das Musik Magazine has posted a video interview online with Volbeat drummer Jon Larsen from a concert in Oberhausen, Germany on November 12th, 2011. In other recent Volbeat news, the band announced its split with guitarist Thomas Bredahl and plans to take a break from live shows until January. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Asphyx Announces New Album "Deathhammer" Details

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:07 AM PST

Dutch doom-death metal legends Asphyx have now finished work on their 8th studio album, entitled "Deathhammer." Set to be released on February 27th, 2012 in Europe and February 28th, 2012 in North America via Century Media Records, "Deathhammer" features artwork by the band's long-time partner in designs, Axel Hermann. Hermann has not only worke... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Caliban Announces New Album "I Am Nemesis" Details

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 09:58 AM PST

German modern metal force Caliban is proud to announce the release of the band's eighth studio album, "I Am Nemesis" on February 28th, 2012 via Century Media Records. After spending 10 months writing new material, the band is very excited to get the record out to fans. "It was important to us to have an elaborate album without any fillers," says le... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Geinazaug Offering New Album "The Wretched Dominion" As Free Download

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 09:32 AM PST

Iowa based metal act Geinazaug, which features Alexander Oden of Mortiferous Scorn, has posted the band's new ten song concept album "The Wretched Dominion" online as a free download. You can check out all ten songs from "The Wretched Dominion" by heading over to the Geinazaug Facebook profile here or directly through Divshare at this location. ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Drowning Pool Splits With Vocalist Ryan McCombs

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 09:22 AM PST

Drowning Pool has announced the band is parting ways with current singer Ryan McCombs. The Texas band, which has worked with 3 singers in its 10 year career, issued the following statement: "We have always been a band who has gained success despite having multiple singers...maybe we suffer from reverse 'lead singer's disease," said C.J. Pierce. ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Subversion Announces Plans To Go On Hiatus

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 09:14 AM PST

London six piece Subversion has checked in with the following brief announcement about the band going on hiatus for an unknown amount of time: "We regret to announce that we are in a state of hiatus for the time being. However please keep supporting the band by checking out our songs and spreading the word. More details will be coming soon." ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Demonic Resurrection Posts All-Stars Performance Footage

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 09:07 AM PST

India's Demonic Resurrection has posted footage online filmed at the band's All-Stars concert held on November 5th, 2011 as part of the Bacardi NH7 Weekender Festival Pre-Party. You can check out footage of the songs "Spirits Of The Mystic Mountains" and "A Tragedy Befallen" in the clips available below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Death Destruction Video Interview Available Online

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:54 AM PST

French website Rocknlive.org has posted a video interview online with vocalist Jimmie Strimell and guitarist Henrik Danhage of Sweden's Death Destruction. You can check out the video clip below. Previously posted European tour footage from Death Destruction is also still available at this location. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Lost Effect Streaming Title Track Off New EP "Salvation Of One"

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:40 AM PST

U.K. based melodic metal act Lost Effect has issued the following announcement about streaming the title track off the band's upcoming EP: "Hey guys! While we wait for certain parts of the E.P process to be ready, we can exclusively let you hear the title track from the E.P 'Salvation of One' here on Facebook and on our website at this location.... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Above This Posts "Eleaked" Track Online

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:22 AM PST

After previously posting the song "The Transfer" online, Above This has now posted another track online titled "Eleaked." Check out the track below, or find more details on Above This by heading over to the band's Facebook profile here. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Fallujah Posts Song From New Album "The Harvest Wombs"

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:08 AM PST

Fallujah has posted another song online from the band's newly released "The Harvest Wombs" album. You can listen to "Enslaved Eternal Phenomenon" in the player below, or find the previously posted "Assemblage of Wolves" at this location. The album's track listing is as follows: 1. Alpha Incipient 2. Ritual of Godflesh 3. Become One 4. ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Earthen Grave Posts New Song, "Fall In," Online

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:05 AM PST

Chicago doom metal band Earthen Grave has posted a new song online, which will presumably be released on the band's next album, via ReverbNation. You can listen to the new song, "Fall In," below: Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Cyperna Posts New Music Video For "As The Vultures Stare"

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 06:44 AM PST

Connecticut death/thrash band Cyperna posted a new music video for the song "As The Vultures Stare." The track appears on the band's self-released, self-titled debut EP released in February of this year. The video was directed by Edwin Escobar. The EP is streaming on the band's official Facebook Page. Check out the video here: Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

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Hammer Horde Finishes New Album "Vinlander"

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 08:23 PM PST

Viking metal act Hammer Horde has checked in with the following update about finishing the band's new album: "Greetings, everyone! After endless hours mixing, re-mixing, and mixing again, we?re proud to say that the final touches for 'Vinlander' are at last complete. We?ll be sending the tracks off to Finnvox once again to be mastered by the alm... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Lights Up Hartford Invoking The Sacred Name Of Savatage

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 06:27 PM PST

It was 1996, New York City, in what was a converted church. That was the first and last time I saw Trans-Siberian Orchestra. I was 25 years old. A band, comprised mostly of my heroes since I was a child, took the stage, fittingly on the church's former altar. You see, this new incarnation of Savatage had erupted on the scene quicker than those same... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Pit Stores: Cipher System's Circle Pit Gets Out Of Control

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 03:20 PM PST

Each week we chat up metal fans and band members from every style and sub-genre to find their best tales from the mosh pit. For this week's look into the pit, guitarist Andreas Allenmark of Swedish act Cipher System shares the following story of a circle pit gone out of control: This "accident" happened when I was on tour with another band. We ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Video Interview With Stu Marshall From Empires Of Eden Available

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 03:02 PM PST

Army Of One TV has posted a new video interview online with Australian guitar player Stu Marshall, in which he discusses his project Empires of Eden and the collaboration with Ronny Munroe for the album "Lords of the Edge," as well as offering some updates on Dragonsclaw's latest work at his Frontier Studios in Sydney. Check out the clip below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Wacken Open Air 2012 Sold Out

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 02:49 PM PST

The organizers of Germany's Wacken Open Air festival have announced that next year's edition of the event, scheduled to take place between August 2nd - 4th in Wacken, Germany, has already sold out. A message from the organizers reads as follows: "Amazing! Wacken is sold out for the seventh time in a row! For the seventh time in a row Wacken Open... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Dead Autumn Streaming Debut Album "In Diseases She Waits"

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 02:45 PM PST

Canadian metallers Dead Autumn have uploaded the entire debut album "In Diseases She Waits" for streaming online. You can check out the release via the band's official website or YouTube channel. The album, now out of print, was originally released independently in 2006. You can also check out the track "Leviathan Swamp" after the jump. The "In ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Dreaming Dead Pushes Back New Album "Midnightmares" Release

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 02:32 PM PST

California death metal trio Dreaming Dead, which was scheduled to release the new full-length "Midnightmares" this past Halloween, has postponed the street date to sometime in 2012. "Midnightmares" is the follow-up to the previously released "Within One" (reviewed here). In the meantime, the band recently posted a new live video from a performan... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Trollfest Checks In From Day 17 Of Recording New Album

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 02:17 PM PST

Norway's Trollfest is currently recording a new album, and the band has now checked in with the following update from the studio: "Today Mr. Seidel and TrollBANK manage to record a lot of acoustic guitar, trumpet, drum and flute. And it was all just super fast balkan melodies. As you can see from the pictures below, we are not kidding when we sa... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Mortum Posts New Song, "Ritual Tribulation," Online

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 02:11 PM PST

New Jersey black metal band Mortum has posted a new song online entitled "Ritual Tribulation." The track comes off of their upcoming debut full length album, "The Rites of Depopulation." Check out the song below: Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

In Mourning Announces New Album Title As "The Weight Of Oceans'

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 02:08 PM PST

Swedish act In Mourning has checked in with the following brief announcement about releasing a new album through Spinefarm Records next year: "We are proud to announce that our new record will be entitled 'The Weight Of Oceans' and that it will be released in 2012 by Spinefarm Records." The new album will be the follow-up to the band's 2010 r... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Nothnegal Comments On Upcoming Album "Decadence"

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 01:56 PM PST

Melodic death metal act Nothnegal is pleased to announce the January 24th, 2012 United States release of the band's new album, "Decadence," through Season of Mist. The album is set to see release in other major international markets four days earlier on January 20th, 2012. The album was mixed by Greg Reely (Fear Factory, Machine Head, DevilDriver) ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Amberian Dawn Taps Stratovarius Members For New Album

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 01:43 PM PST

Amberian Dawn has checked in with the following announcement about recruiting Stratovarius members for the band's upcoming studio album: "Hey all, we're proud to announce, that we're once again going to have some top musicians guesting on our next studio album. "Timo Kotipelto (vocals) and Jens Johansson (keyboards) of Stratovarius will make ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Woods Of Ypres Streaming New Track "Kiss My Ashes (Goodbye)"

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 01:36 PM PST

Canadian blackened doom metal outfit Woods of Ypres has released a brand new song from the forthcoming album, "Woods 5: Grey Skies & Electric Light." The new track, titled "Kiss My Ashes (Goodbye)" is available to listen to now through the player below. "Kiss My Ashes (Goodbye)" is the second track to be released from the album. Listen to the fi... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

The Arusha Accord Posts "Night Of The Long Knives" Guitar Play-Through Clip

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:57 PM PST

The Arusha Accord has posted a play-through video clip online of James Clayton performing "Night of The Long Knives," which can be viewed after the jump. James also commented: "Me playing through our song Night of The Long Knives. This is an instrumental export from our album, so it's two layers of my guitar. Excuse a few scuffs in the clean sec... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Abnormal Thought Patterns Streaming Entire Self-Titled, Debut EP Online

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:56 PM PST

Abnormal Thought Patterns has released its debut self-titled EP today, November 29th, via the band's own, newly-formed CynNormal Lab Recordings. You can find some options to order it physically and digitally on the band's Facebook page. Now, Metalunderground.com brings you the full-album stream as well. You can hear the entire album in the player b... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Frostmoon Eclipse's Claudio Alcara Guests On Godheadscope EP "Patience"

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:39 PM PST

Frostmoon Eclipse founder and guitarist Claudio Alcara makes a guest appearance on two tracks from ?Patience,? the forthcoming four-track EP release from Godheascope. ?Patience? is the third release from the Californian one-man project formed in 2006 by M. Rosin, and, according to Rosin himself represents Godheadscope?s ?most complete bridging o... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Engel Posts In-Studio Drum Footage

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:29 PM PST

Sweden's Engel has checked in from the studio with the first in a series of recording video blogs. You can check out the drum recording clip in the player below, or keep up with Engel's recording process by heading over to the band's Facebook profile here. A tour video diary posted by Engel earlier this month is also available at this location. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Seven Witches Playing East Coast Shows With Armored Saint

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:16 PM PST

Seven Witches will be supporting legendary metallers Armored Saint on three special East Coast dates beginning tomorrow at Ollie?s Point Bar in Amityville, New York. The band will be supporting the "Call Upon the Wicked" full-length released in North America earlier this year by FrostByte Records. "Call Upon The Wicked" (reviewed here) was recor... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Seal Of Solomon Streaming New Single "A Story Of A Prophet"

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:11 PM PST

Istanbul's Seal of Solomon has posted the new single "A Story of a Prophet" online for streaming, which can be heard in the player below. The single is taken off the band's upcoming "Time of the Arallu" EP, due out in early 2012. A follow-up full-length album is also currently set for release in October of 2012, with further details to be announ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Sorrowful Angels Releases New Music Video For "Right Of Way"

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:02 PM PST

Greece's Sorrowful Angels has posted a new video clip online, available below, for the track "Right Of Way." The song is taken from the band's "Omens" album. The band also commented: "Dear friends, we are really excited to present to you, our latest video clip called 'Right Of Way.' Produced by Raw Rec productions for Sorrowful Angels. Right of ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Void Posts "Once Written In Blood" Lyric Video Clip

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:53 AM PST

Swedish act Void has posted a lyric video clip online for the song "Once Written in Blood," which is available below. Void is also currently streaming the entire "Humanity" EP online via the band's Facebook profile here. The band commented on it's style: "Void is a symphonic metal band, with a wide range of styles incorporated into that g... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Majestic Downfall Releasing Second Album "The Blood Dance"

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:43 AM PST

One-man Mexican doom metal project Majestic Downfall, run by composer Jacobo Cordova of Zombiefication, will be releasing it's second full-length album, "The Blood Dance," via Chaos Records on January 9th. This album follows on the heels of 2009's "Temple of Guilt." It will feature the following tracks: The Blood Dance From Black to Dead Majes... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Elysion Posts Lacuna Coil Show Teaser Clip

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:40 AM PST

Greek act Elysion will be performing live with Lacuna Coil in Athens on December 3rd. A promo clip for the show has now been made available online and can be viewed below. Further details on Elysion and the band's upcoming activity can be found via Facebook. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Noctem Posts "The Arrival Of The False Gods" Music Video

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:30 AM PST

Spain's Noctem has posted a new music video online for "The Arrival of the False Gods," taken from the "Oblivion" album (out on Rising Records / Metalblade 2011). The clip was directed by Henry Menacho Sangama of Kronik Productions and can be found below. The track listing is as follows: 1. Popol Vuh 2. The arrival of the false gods 3. ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Brand New Sin Debuts Official Video From New Album

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:26 AM PST

Brand New Sin is debuting it's brand new music video "The Lord Came Down" from it's new album "United State." The video was shot in Detroit in early November at the Nabisco factory. You can go listen to the video by going to this location. Brand New Sin has also revealed a series of tour dates as well, which are as follows. 12/2 @ Station 58 - S... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com