Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Metal Underground.com - Latest Metal News Daily Digest (25 new articles)

Metal Underground.com - Latest Metal News Daily Digest (25 new articles)

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Legions Of Crows Releasing Debut Album "Stab Me"

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 06:08 PM PST

British blackened doom band Legions of Crows has signed to Funeral Rain Records to release it's debut effort, "Stab Me." Guest vocals on the album will be provided by ex-Iron Maiden, Battlezone vocalist Paul Di'Anno. To stream new songs from "Stab Me," visit the band's MySpace page. "Stab Me" tracklisting: Provident Hymn Fellating The Lamb ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Ritual Releasing New Album "The Resurrection"

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 05:54 PM PST

After a twelve year hiatus, California's Ritual will finally release it's fourth album, which will be aptly titled "The Resurrection," on Funeral Rain Records. The album will contain the following eleven tracks, and the band is streaming the track "Drowing Into the Sea" below. A Funeral For My Heart The Resurrection A Perfect Moonlit Night Ex... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Reign Of Vengeance On Mini Tour With Turbid North

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 05:34 PM PST

Arizona death metallers Reign of Vengeance are embarking on The Arctic Brutality and Bloodshed mini tour with Turbid North in late January. Both bands have new albums released earlier this year, Turbid North releasing "Orogeny" in June and Reign of Vengeance dropping it's full length "Disemboweling Swine." Reign of Vengeance filmed it's performance... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Gruesome Stuff Relish Signs To FDA Rekotz For New Album

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 05:10 PM PST

Spanish gore/grind metal band Gruesome Stuff Relish has signed to FDA Rekotz and plans to release a new full length album in the spring of 2012. The band currently has a split MCD out with Hemorrhage on Black Hole Productions. Check out the band's MySpace page to stream some of it's material. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Anguish Releasing Debut Album In February

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 04:56 PM PST

Swedish doom metal band Anguish will be releasing it's full length debut "Through the Archdemons Head" on February 22nd via Dark Descent Records. You may stream the new song, "Book of Fox," plus others from the band's 2010 demo "Dawn of Doom" on it's MySpace page. Also posted is a preview of the new album below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Anatomia Releasing Split EP "Audible Assault" With Absconder

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 04:34 PM PST

Horror Pain Gore Death Records is releasing a split EP of Anatomia and Absconder on January 3rd. Anatomia hail from Tokyo and play doom/death metal. You can check out their music on MySpace. Absconder, old school death metal from Illinois, is also streaming music on MySpace as well. Titled "Audible Assault," the split EP will feature the following ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

U.K. Crushers Sylosis Join As I Lay Dying For Debut U.S. Tour; Rhythm Section Reports In

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 03:14 PM PST

Britain's latest and finest metal exports Sylosis have hordes of fans to gain on their maiden American tour, and - being real men - are not letting injuries or other such bollocks get in their way. In support of their recent sophomore effort "Edge Of The Earth," Sylosis have hit these shores in the coveted opening slot on As I Lay Dying's widesprea... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Moonlight Reveals New Album Details, Streaming "The Reign Of The Damned"

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 02:59 PM PST

Mexican black metal act Moonlight has announced the band's new album will be titled "Lucifer's Rising." The artwork for the 8 track album has been posted online and can be found below. You can also listen to a song off the album, titled "The Reign of the Damned," by heading over to the Moonlight MySpace music page. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Pit Stories: Losing A Tongue To The Pit And Still Catching The End Of The Show

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 02:46 PM PST

Every week we catch up with metal fans and band members to find their most brutal and memorable pit stories from live shows. This week guitarist Rick Jimenez from This is Hell shares the following recounting of losing half a tongue but still catching the end of the show: In 2000 I was at an On The Rise (Mike Gallo from Agnostic Front's first ba... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

The Oath Posts "End Of The Lines" Video Clip

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 02:28 PM PST

French act The Oath has posted a new promo video online for the song "End of the Lines," taken from the album "Self-Destructed." You can check out the Sylvain Bousquet directed clip below, or find more information on The Oath via Facebook. The "Self-Destructed" track listing is as follows: 1. End Of The Lines 2. Embrace 3. Alone I Roam... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Alcoholator Releases "The Chamber" Music Video

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 02:17 PM PST

Alcoholator has posted a new video clip online for the "The Chamber," which is taken off the band's new album "Coma." Check out the video below. The album's track listing is as follows: 1. Intoxication 101 2. Alcoholator 3. Catastrophic Violence 4. Abduction 5. Pounding Metal (Exciter Cover) 6. The Chamber 7. Liquid Thrash 8. Drink... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Dead Trooper Comments On Recording Upcoming Album

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 02:10 PM PST

With the end of the recording sessions in sight for Dead Trooper, front man and guitarist Morten Müller revealed a little information about what to expect from the Norwegian thrashers sophomore full-length album: ?We?re recording 13 tracks, and we expect to use 9 of those on the album, but obviously we?ll make our minds up exactly how many, and ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Dream Theater Cancels Guadalajara Tour Date

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 01:53 PM PST

Dream Theater has issued the following announcement about canceling the band's upcoming show in Guadalajara: "Dream Theater?s December 9 show in Guadalajara, Mexico has unfortunately been cancelled for logistical reasons that are beyond the control of the band and the promoter. "All tickets will be refunded. Dream Theater regrets this inconve... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Lvcifyre To Release "The Calling Depths" Album Via Pulverised

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 01:06 PM PST

London chaos-horde Lvcifyre will unleash the debut full-length, "The Calling Depths," via Pulverised on January 2nd, 2012. The follow-up to the "Dying Light ov God" EP released via Sweden?s Blood Harvest in 2008, "The Calling Depths" was recorded, mixed, and mastered at Poland?s Factory Studio and features album art by Alexander L. Brown (Mitoch... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Death Angel Comments On Upcoming Tour Dates With Anthrax And Testament

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 01:00 PM PST

Rob Cavestany, guitarist of the veteran West Coast thrash metal act Death Angel, has issued the following statement in anticipation of the band?s upcoming U.S. run with Anthrax and Testament: ?We are beyond ecstatic that Death Angel has been invited to join our friends Anthrax and Testament once again for the second leg of this tour! More shows,... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Mutilation Rites Inks Deal With Prosthetic Records

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 12:49 PM PST

Prosthetic Records has checked in with the following announcement about inking a deal with Mutilation Rites: "Prosthetic Records is proud to announce the signing of Brooklyn's MUTILATION RITES. The filthy black metal band was conceived by Michael Dimmitt and Justin Ennis in January 2009 and after various incarnations, solidified with the additio... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Holy Grail Announces "Seasons Bleedings" 7 Inch And Digital Release

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 12:40 PM PST

After two years of aggressive touring that saw the group perform alongside Amon Amarth, Blind Guardian, Exodus, Toxic Holocaust, 3 Inches of Blood and more, the Los Angeles quintet Holy Grail will soon enter the studio to record the follow-up to "Crisis In Utopia." In the meantime, the band will release a holiday-themed 7-inch, "Seasons Bleeding... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

"Through The Gates Of Sleep" Compilation Details Announced

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 12:30 PM PST

St. Albert, AB based indie label Suicidal Bride Records and home of melodic metal band All Else Fails has announced the compilation "Through The Gates of Sleep" Volume 1 is due out on December 16th. The compilation features thirteen rising bands from the Canadian underground scene and includes the following track listing: This Burden of Life - A... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Eyehategod Performance Footage Of "Medicine Noose" Available

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 12:16 PM PST

Metal Injection was in attendance at Eyehategod's New York City show at Club Europa on 12/4/2011 and captured live footage of the band performing a new track, "Medicine Noose." Check out the clip below. Additional live videos from that evening featuring Eyehategod and the other acts Doomriders, Hull, and Knight Terror can be found at this locati... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Periphery Posts In-Studio Footage

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 12:09 PM PST

Periphery is currently in the process of working on a new album, and the band has now checked in with a brief studio video update, which can be viewed below. Periphery also commented, "Working on guitars and bass tones at the moment, really happy with how things are shaping up so far!" For more details on Periphery, head over to the band's Facebook... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Earth Reveals New Album "Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light II" Details

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 11:44 AM PST

The second half of Seattle drone icons Earth's "Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light" is being prepared for release on Southern Lord in North America this February 14th on CD, LP and digital download formats. Recorded in the same two week session as 2011's "Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light I" by Stuart Hallerman at Avast and mastered by Mell D... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Sons of Tonatiuh Announces Winter Tour Dates

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 11:30 AM PST

Atlanta-based sludge miscreants Sons of Tonatiuh (pronounced "tahn-ah-tea-ah") have been slowly building steam since 2008. The band -- drummer Tim Genius, guitarist/vocalist Dan Caycedo and bassist/vocalist Mike Tunno -- released a debut via Michigan's Hyodro-Phonic Records in early 2011 and is currently putting the finishing touches on the follow-... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Erra Posts "White Noise" Lyric Video

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 11:08 AM PST

Alabama act Erra has posted a lyric video online for the song "White Noise," which is off the new "Impulse" album. The clip is available below. To hear more of the album, you can also check out the "Seven" track here. A studio update video from the album's recording process is also available after the jump. The "Impulse" track listing is as ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Nothnegal Streaming "Janus" Song Online

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 10:56 AM PST

Nothnegal will be releasing the "Decadence" album through Season of Mist on January 24th, 2012 in the U.S. In anticipation of the upcoming release, Nothnegal has teamed up with Metal Sucks to stream a track off the album titled "Janus." Give the song a listen by heading over to this location. The "Decadence" track listing is as follows: 1. Sa... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Gorod Posts Recording Studio Footage

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 10:51 AM PST

Gorod is currently in the mixing process for a new album, and the band has now teamed up with Metalinjection to post an exclusive studio video. You can check out the clip below. Gorod will also be touring with Spawn of Possession and Obscura in March/April of 2012, with full details available here. Click Here To Watch The Video Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Monday, December 5, 2011

Metal Underground.com - Latest Metal News Daily Digest (25 new articles)

Metal Underground.com - Latest Metal News Daily Digest (25 new articles)

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GWAR Returns The Maggot To New Orleans

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 04:26 PM PST

The Hangar was packed for the return of GWAR on the ?Return of the Maggot? Tour. The terrible incident that GWAR had been through hung in the air with curiosity about what exactly the show would be like. However, that did not stop the reveling mass from enjoying the other bands. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

As I Lay Dying Drummer On Tenth Anniversary And Beyond: "I Want To Keep Doing This. I Love Doing This."

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 03:36 PM PST

San Diego's As I Lay Dying hardly need an introduction by now. On the heels of their new compilation release "Decas," these titans of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal have now launched their milestone "Decade Of Destruction" tour. The ten prolific years under their belt have seen As I Lay Dying grow from humble underground metalcore origins int... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Onslaught Reveals New Drummer Mic Hourihan

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 01:54 PM PST

British thrash metal veterans Onslaught have confirmed that Desecration drummer Mic Hourihan, (also formerly of Extreme Noise Terror,) has joined the band on a permanent basis, replacing founding member Steve Grice, who left the band in March of this year, shortly after the release of the groups fifth studio album, "Sounds Of Violence." Despite joi... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Single Bullet Theory's Matt DiFabio Discusses New Album "IV"

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 12:29 PM PST

On November 26th, 2011, I had the pleasure of interviewing Matt DiFabio of the metal band Single Bullet Theory. The band recently released their fourth album entitled "IV" through Goomba Records (read the review here. Matt discussed the band's history, their latest album, his song writing process, and gives advice to aspiring musicians. I hope ever... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Anthrax, Testament, Death Angel Leg 2 Tour

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 12:20 PM PST

After a hugely successful first run, Anthrax, Testament and Death Angel have announced additional tour dates. The second leg of the tour kicks off in Las Vegas on Sunday, January 22 and includes fifteen cities over a three-week period. This trek follows the thrash titan's five-week Fall tour that comprised cities from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. A... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

ASG Signs With Relapse Records, Enters Studio In February 2012

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 12:15 PM PST

North Carolina stoner act ASG has signed with Relapse Records. The band plans to enter the studio in February 2012 to record the Relapse debut and the band's fifth LP with producer Matt Hyde (Slayer, Children of Bodom). The album will be the follow up to the band's 2007 album "Win Us Over." More details on the new album are expected soon. ASG Gu... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Chimaira and Molotov Solution Rounded out Modern Metal Force at Emo's East

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 12:02 PM PST

Co-headliners Unearth and Chimaira, two bastions of the breakdown, threw down a modern-metal clinic at Emo?s East in Austin, Texas. Molotov Solution, a promising newcomer to Metal Blade Records, opened the show in fitting ground-and-pound deathcore fashion. Skeletonwitch seemed the odd man out, although their searing blend of blackened thrash prove... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Eluveitie Reveals Cover Art And Track Listing For "Helvetios"

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 11:58 AM PST

Swiss folk metal band Eluveitie revealed the cover art and the track listing for forthcoming LP "Helvetios" (shown below). The album is scheduled to be released on February 10, 2012 (EU) and February 28, 2012 (North America) through Nuclear Blast Records. The track listing for "Helvetios" is as follows: 1. Prologue 2. Helvetios 3. Luxto... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Dragonsclaw Posts Video Diary On Debut LP And Tour

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 11:50 AM PST

Australian traditional power metal band Dragonsclaw posted a new video diary about the the band's debut release "Prophecy," as well as the upcoming tour with Grim Reaper vocalist Steve Grimmett. For a taste of Dragonsclaw's music, head over to this location. Check out the video diary here: Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Dirge Within Announces Record Deal, Comments On Upcoming Album

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 11:41 AM PST

Dirge Within is proud to announce a partnership with Rocket Science Ventures/THC: MUSIC, who will release the band?s sophomore LP on 4/10 in North America via Sony RED. ?Myself and the rest of the guys in DW are very excited about this new chapter in the DW story, as well as our new partnership with Rocket Science Music. It seemed like a perfect... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Iron Mask Streams New Track "Black As Death"

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 11:40 AM PST

Belgian power metal band Iron Mask is streaming the new song "Black As Death." The song is the title track off the band's fourth LP, which is scheduled for release on December 16th, 2011 through AFM Records. The track features Mark Boals (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen) on vocals. Check out the track here: IRON MASK - Black As Death by AFM Records Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Earache Records Announces HMV Next Big Thing Showcase

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 11:30 AM PST

Earache Records has checked in with the following announcement about several of the label's bands performing at the HMV Next Big Thing festival: "Earache Records is pleased to announce its very own evening of metal mayhem at HMV's third annual Next Big Thing music festival tour in 2012. "HMV's Next Big Thing showcases and celebrates the very ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Trigger Made Solution Offering "Bound At Birth" EP As Free Download

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 11:21 AM PST

After releasing the "Bound At Birth" music video last October, Trigger Made Solution is now offering for free download the band's first promo EP. Commented vocalist Honório Aguiar: "We want that all the fans download our EP and help us to spread the band?s name all around like a virus and encourage their own friends to do the same. TMS music is ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Ragnarökkr Metal Fest 2012 Lineup Announced

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 11:11 AM PST

The lineup has now been revealed for the upcoming Ragnarökkr Metal Apocalypse 2012, which takes place from May 18th - 19th in Joliet, IL. The following bands will be playing the two day fest: Virgin Steele Wizard (Germany) Brocas Helm Pharaoh Skull Fist (Canada) Damien Thorne Slauter Xstroyes Blacksmith A Sound of Thunder Borrowed Time... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Pallbearer Streaming New Song "An Offering Of Grief"

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 11:00 AM PST

Little Rock based doom act Pallbearer will be releasing the "Sorrow and Extinction" album on February 21st, 2012 via Profound Lore. In anticipation of the upcoming release, Pallbearer has teamed up with Pitchfork.com to stream the new song "An Offering of Grief." Check out the track by navigating over to this location. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Trollfest Posts "Brumlebassen" Studio Footage

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 10:39 AM PST

Trollfest is currently working on the band's fifth album "Brumlebassen," set to be released through NoiseArt Records. The band has now checked in with a video clip from the recording sessions, which is available below. You can also find Trollfest's previous recording update by heading over to this location. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Nile Issues New Album Recording Update

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 10:32 AM PST

Karl Sanders of Nile has checked in with the following announcement about working on the follow-up to the "Those Whom the Gods Detest" album: "We are finished tracking drums for the new Nile album - George, Dallas, Neil Kernon, and I spent a week with Bob Moore at the Soundlab in Columbia SC, tracking drums. "We were expecting a long grueling... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Trent Reznor's "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" Soundtrack Details Revealed

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 10:31 AM PST

Details of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' soundtrack for "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" has been released. The soundtrack is the follow-up to their Oscar-winning score for The Social Network. Here's the update from Reznor on NIN.com: For the last fourteen months Atticus and I have been hard at work on David Fincher?s ?The Girl With The Dra... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Throne Of Malediction Posts New Song "Farther Down"

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 10:23 AM PST

Montana's Throne of Malediction has posted a new pre-mastered track online titled "Farther Down," which can be heard via the widget below or through the band's Reverbnation page. According to the band, "Farther Down" is a track dealing with alcohol addiction and self destruction. The finalized version of "Farther Down" will be appearing on Misan... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Erra Release New Album "Impulse," Streaming Track Online

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 10:16 AM PST

Alabama's Erra recently released the new album "Impulse" online via digital outlets. A track from the album, titled "Seven," can be heard in the player below. To find more Erra details and listen to more of the band's music, head over to Facebook. The "Impulse" track listing is as follows: 1. White Noise 2. Pattern Interrupt 3. Seven 4... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Forever Orion Streaming New Song "Harmony"

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 10:06 AM PST

Los Angeles act Forever Orion has posted a new track online titled "Harmony," which can be heard in the player below." Harmony is taken from the band's upcoming album "Passion. Love. Harmony." due out on December 16th, 2011. For more details on Forever Orion, navigate over to the band's official Facebook profile here. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Unearthing the Metal Underground: The Toronto, Canada Metal Scene

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 09:48 AM PST

Toronto is located in the South Eastern part of the province of Ontario, five hours east of Montreal, Quebec and three hours away from Ottawa, Ontario. A fair comparison to use to describe Toronto would be as the poor man?s New York City: it is large, expansive and industrial (and emotionally cold) in feel, but extremely culturally diverse, and whi... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Ram Posts "Flame Of The Tyrants" Video Clip

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 08:52 AM PST

Swedish Heavy Metal tyrants Ram make a return with their third album "Death," to be released January 27th/30th, 2012 via Metal Blade Records in Europe. In collaboration with Rock Hard Germany, Ram has now launched a video clip for the brand new song "Flame Of The Tyrants," which can be viewed below. Comments Ram: "Filming the video for Flame of ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Cataract Going On Hiatus in 2012

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 08:46 AM PST

Swiss act Cataract will be going on a hiatus in 2012. The band issued the following statement about the decision and upcoming activity: "In the dark corners of Zurich, rumour is rife that Cataract will be playing their last show this December, last show? Ever? I mean, ever ever? Of course not. The Swiss powerhouse of metal, loud, hard and mercil... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Modern Day Babylon Posts Guitar/Bass Playthrough Clip For "The Unknown Guest"

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 08:38 AM PST

Czech Republic based act Modern Day Babylon has posted a guitar/bass playthrough video clip for the song "The Unknown Guest." Check out the video clip below, or find the band's previously posted new song "Shivers" by clicking here. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com