Esteemed readers, labels, PR agencies, distributions companies and bands,
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]]>Danish hard rocking outfit NeoStatic are thrilled to announce that their debut album ‘Overpowered’ is now on the way to press. The album will be released on vinyl and via the usual streaming services very soon. You can see the cover right here:
‘Overpowered’ was produced and mixed in Copenhagen, Denmark, by legendary producer Flemming Rasmussen (Metallica, Morbid Angel and many more).
“We recorded with Flemming in the past when we did some demos and a few songs for Spotify in a slightly different constellation,” shares NeoStatic guitarist Jesper Lysgaard, “and we loved the atmosphere in the Sweet Silence studios as well as Flemming’s style. As the opportunity to record a full album arose, there was little doubt in our minds that he’d be our choice.”
Played music forever
Although NeoStatic are a fairly new band, three-fourths of the band have been mates and active musicians since the late 80s. Guitarist Jesper Lysgaard and drummer Hans-Henrik Sørensen have played together since 1989 in different combos, both hard rock/metal and pop rock, and have released a number of demos and official singles.
“Yeah, we’ve played music forever!” laughs Sørensen, “it’s a passion for us, and will probably always be part of what we are. Jamming with the guys and putting music together is just an incredible process. Always has been, always will be.”
The NeoStatic line-up is comleted by Guillem Junca, a young, Spanish bass player who shares the rest of the band’s love for vintage, analogue sounds and a combination of 70s and 90s music, as well as singer and rhythm guitarist Jesper Skou Vinther who has been a friend of Lysgaard and Sørensen since always.
Sponsor behind album
“Overpowered” is not the typical tale of an album release. The recording was sponsored by a local business man and his wife who are ardent vinyl freaks. “I still find it surreal that someone actually offered us money to send out an album,” offers singer Jesper Vinther, “but we are extremely grateful that our sponsors have faith in our music and us as a band.”
NeoStatic draw upon a plethora of inspirational sources when they write their music. From the primordial tones of English hard rock conveyed by Led Zeppelin and the godfathers of metal, Black Sabbath to the alternative scene during the 90s, represented by e.g. Sound Garden, Helmet, Deftones and Faith No More, the four-piece have taken all of these and made their own hard rocking cocktail.
Stay tuned for “Overpowered”!
Tracklist:
1. Rotten
2. Troll
3. Broken Road
4. School Yard Rules
5. Bonds
6. Rebellion
7. Good Day Good
8. Power Soak
9. Offended
“Overpowered” will be available via Gateway Music, https://gatewaymusic.dk/
Follow NeoStatic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeostaticBand/
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Swedish prog metal/rock legends OPETH will release their long-awaited 13th album »In Cauda Venenum«on September 27th via Moderbolaget / Nuclear Blast. Today, revered vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Mikael Åkerfeldt discusses about his homeland of Sweden and how the digital age and fascination with loneliness played a role in some of the album’s contemporary lyrics in the band’s latest trailer for the upcoming record.
Watch OPETH’s 5th album trailer (the lyrics), here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS3Dqy80tFs
Recorded last year at Stockholm’s Park Studios, »In Cauda Venenum« will be released in two versions, in both Swedish and English languages. Pre-order it in various formats, here: www.opeth.com/stores
More on »In Cauda Venenum«:
‘Svekets Prins’ OFFICIAL VISUALIZER TRACK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcMdA7Xs8jE
‘Dignity’ OFFICIAL VISUALIZER TRACK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF5FXYmBrc4
‘Hjärtat Vet Vad Handen Gör’ / ‘Heart In Hand’ OFFICIAL VISUALIZER TRACK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ko4_eO2tiU
Trailer #1 – About ‘Hjärtat Vet Vad Handen Gör’ / ‘Heart In Hand’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBiLa5OersA
Trailer #2 – The Writing Process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0Sxlhr2xuM
Trailer #3 – The Recording Process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm9DU0KIKd8
Trailer #4 – About ‘Svekets Prins’ / ‘Dignity’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBm00g7JFcw
The band’s new tracks are available for listening on all DSPs. Pick your version below:
English: http://geni.us/OpethInCaudaVenenumENG
Swedish: http://geni.us/OpethInCaudaVenenumSWE
Or listen in the NB New Releases Playlists:
http://nblast.de/SpotifyNewReleases / http://nblast.de/AppleMusicNewReleases
»In Cauda Venenum« – Track Listing:
01. Livet’s Trädgård / Garden Of Earthly Delights
02. Svekets Prins / Dignity
03. Hjärtat Vet Vad Handen Gör / Heart In Hand
04. De Närmast Sörjande / Next Of Kin
05. Minnets Yta / Lovelorn Crime
06. Charlatan
07. Ingen Sanning Är Allas / Universal Truth
08. Banemannen / The Garroter
09. Kontinuerlig Drift / Continuum
10. Allting Tar Slut / All Things Will Pass
OPETH will hit the road in Europe, Japan and Australia in autumn and winter of this year. Dates are listed below and tickets are on sale now at www.opeth.com/tour-dates.
support: THE VINTAGE CARAVAN
27.10. UK Norwich – UEA
29.10. UK London – Palladium
31.10. UK Glasgow – SWG3
01.11. IRL Dublin – Olympia Theatre
02.11. UK Leeds – Damnation Festival
03.11. UK Bristol – O2 Academy
05.11. NL Utrecht – TivoliVredenburg
06.11. B Brussels – Ancienne Belgique
08.11. D Munich – Backstage (Werk)
09.11. I Milan – Alcatraz
10.11. CH Zurich – Volkshaus
11.11. F Paris – L‘Olympia
13.11. D Cologne – E-Werk
14.11. D Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
15.11. D Nuremberg – Meistersingerhalle
16.11. D Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt
17.11. DK Copenhagen – Det Kgl. Teater *SOLD OUT*
29.11. – 01.12. IND Pune – Bacardi NH7 Weekender
05.12. J Osaka – Umeda Club Quattro
06.12. J Tokyo – Zepp
10.12. AUS Adelaide – Thebarton Theatre
11.12. AUS Perth – Astor Theatre
13.12. AUS Melbourne – Palais Theatre
14.12. AUS Sydney – State Theatre
15.12. AUS Brisbane – The Tivoli
Photo Credit: Dante Torrieri
NOLA thrash metal legends EXHORDER laid waste to fans last week with the release of their searing new single ‘Hallowed Sound.’ Today, the band has revealed a video, in which they discuss the new track. The band’s first album in 27 years, »Mourn The Southern Skies,« is due out September 20th from Nuclear Blast Records. EXHORDER will kick off their North American tour next week. Watch the ‘Hallowed Sound’ discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp02o69vIc8
Guitarist Vinnie LaBella comments, “‘Hallowed Sound’ is one that keeps in the tradition of »The Law« era with some new twists and turns. Mid-tempo/slow, heavy grooves with a mean yet soulful Kyle Thomas singing about our beloved NOLA music history, and future!”
Pre-order »Mourn The Southern Skies« now: http://nuclearblast.com/exhorder-mtss
Pre-order the album digitally to receive ‘Hallowed Sound’ and ‘My Time’ instantly (only via amazon and iTunes!) or pre-save it via Spotify, Apple Music & Deezer: http://nblast.de/EXHORDERmtssPreSave
Listen to both tracks in the NB New Releases Playlists:
http://nblast.de/SpotifyNewReleases / http://nblast.de/AppleMusicNewReleases
More on »Mourn The Southern Skies«:
‘My Time’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUdzQ3pxaiM
‘Hallowed Sound’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abPtDOU07o4
Track Trailer – What’s Behind ‘My Time’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-UuJEURLPk
Album Trailer #1 – The Sound of EXHORDER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9L0l5j81BQ
Album Trailer #2 – A New Age: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X1GnlXsBnc
»Mourn The Southern Skies« – Track Listing:
01. My Time
02. Asunder
03. Hallowed Sound
04. Beware The Wolf
05. Yesterday’s Bones
06. All She Wrote
07. Rumination
08. The Arms Of Man
09. Ripping Flesh
10. Mourn The Southern Skies
The New Orleans natives made their long-awaited return last year with a string of reunion shows and festival appearances, and now are launching a full-on comeback with the impending release of »Mourn The Southern Skies.« Recorded by Duane Simoneaux at OCD Recording and working with producer Jens Bogren (AMON AMARTH, OPETH, SEPULTURA) at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden for mixing and mastering, EXHORDER is armed with more fury and vigor than bands half their age, concocting an intoxicating amalgam of old school thrashers and groovers blended with a modern, mature approach.
From the opening of the first track of ‘Mourn The Southern Skies,’ listeners are reminded immediately just what EXHORDER is exactly through the spitting rage ‘My Time’ forces upon their ears. It is evident that the anger remains prevalent, with perhaps a different point of view that younger men could not possibly have understood on earlier albums. Sasha Horn’s energy and punk influence fire the engines, with Jason VieBrooks locking down the foundation tightly. Vinnie La Bella once again has proven himself “The Godfather” of thrash riffs, which cut through like a high speed drill bit thanks to the stellar production. A lead guitar face-off in the solo not only exhibits Vinnie’s sometimes under-appreciated skills as a shredder, but also showcases newcomer Marzi Montazeri (“The High Priest Of Distortion”). If anyone ever doubted EXHORDER’s skill set regarding guitar soloing, those days are gone forever! And finally, as if riding a runaway garbage truck with fireworks exploding off of its roof top, Kyle Thomas invokes venom and energy with familiar passion. All in all, the truth is apparent – EXHORDER mean business once again!
EXHORDER’s founding guitarist Vinnie La Bella says of their resurgence, “You can plot and scheme for years, even decades (as is in our case). You can work hard, keep grinding, bang the square peg in the round hole until it looks somewhat presentable. But sometimes you just need to let time tell you, it’s time. EXHORDER has its own soul. And it pokes me in the ribs ever so often as if to remind me, ‘Hey asshole, we ain’t done yet!’ Kyle and myself had a dream as teenagers. And as cliche as it may seem, we never woke up from it. EXHORDER has always crept in and out of our lives. So no magic bullet or formula here. It was only a simple matter of time before the right guys, the right songs, the right manager/label would finally come to the party. It’s been damn near 35 years since we first uttered the name, EXHORDER. 27 years since our last record, and a whole lot of breaking up and making up in between. So why is this time different? Why start again at 50 years of age instead of retiring? Simple… because it’s finally TIME!”
EXHORDER’s enduring legacy began in the mid-80’s when they defined the sound of Louisiana thrash and groove metal. Their initial formation was short lived, lasting nearly a decade with two critically acclaimed, classic albums, but their impact on the metal genre can be felt through a generation of bands that followed. EXHORDER dissolved in the mid-90’s but briefling reunited in 2011. Now, the band has returned to reclaim their throne of NOLA metal with their awaited new album and an all-star line-up that includes Kyle Thomas (founding vocalist; TROUBLE, HEAVY AS TEXAS), Vinnie La Bella (founding guitarist), Marzi Montazeri (guitarist; ex-SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ex-PHIL ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS, HEAVY AS TEXAS), Jason VieBrooks (bassist since 2011; HEATHEN, GRIP INC.) and Sasha Horn (drummer; FORBIDDEN).
EXHORDER will support the new record with a North American tour with KATAKLYSM in September (watch a trailer for the tour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27xQVhNB6Rk) and a few EU/UK shows in October. Dates are below.
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EXHORDER live:
»Meditations Over North America 2019«
w/ KATAKLYSM, KRISIUN, HATCHET
04.09. USA Joliet, IL – The Forge
05.09. USA Cave-In-Rock, IL – Full Terror Assault
06.09. USA Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room
07.09. USA Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep
08.09. USA Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
10.09. USA Seattle, WA – El Corazon
11.09. USA Portland, OR – The Bossanova Ballroom
12.09. USA Oakland, CA – Metro Operahouse
13.09. USA Los Angeles, CA – Union
14.09. USA San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
15.09. USA Mesa, AZ – Club Red
16.09. USA El Paso, TX – Rockhouse Bar & Grill
17.09. USA Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
18.09. USA Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Live!
20.09. USA Cincinnati, OH – Riverfront Live
21.09. USA Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)
22.09. USA Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
23.09. USA Brooklyn, NY – Market Hotel
24.09. USA Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance Theater
25.09. USA Reading, PA – Reverb
26.09. USA Worcester, MA – Palladium
27.09. CDN Québec City, QC – Le D’Auteuil
28.09. CDN Montréal, QC – Théâtre Corona
»Mourn The European Skies« – EU/UK Tour 2019
04.10. D Essen – Turock
05.10. D Lichtenfels – Way Of Darkness Festival
07.10. UK London – The Underworld Camden
08.10. UK Manchester – Rebellion
09.10. UK Glasgow – Slay
10.10. IRL Dublin – Voodoo Lounge
Record Release Show
19.10. USA New Orleans, LA – The Howlin’ Wolf (w/ ADAM PEARCE AND THE WARBIRDS, A HANGING, MORBID TORMENT)
24.05.2020 USA Baltimore, MD – Maryland Deathfest
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Angel Witch reveals details for new album, ‘Angel of Light’
Launches first single, “Don’t Turn Your Back”
On November 1st, Angel Witch will release their fifth full-length, Angel of Light, via Metal Blade Records. Angel Witch‘s 1980 eponymous debut on Bronze records created shockwaves that would resonate throughout the nascent realm of thrash, doom and death metal. Now, nearly four decades later, the band remain custodians of a style that transcends era and archetype. For a preview of their upcoming record, Angel of Light, the first single, “Don’t Turn Your Back”, can be heard at: metalblade.com/angelwitch – where the album can also be pre-ordered in the following formats:
– digipak-CD
– deluxe box set (digipak CD, red/white/black marbled vinyl, 7″, flag, backpatch, art print – limited to 1000 copies)
– 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive)
– orange / purple marbled vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 666 copies)
– signal orange vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 400 copies)
– light yellow vinyl (EMP exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
– sungaze swirl vinyl (EU Webshop exclusive – limited to 100 copies)
– blue vinyl (High Roller exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
– clear vinyl (Band exclusive – limited to 100 copies)
– transparent red vinyl (US exclusive – limited to 700 copies)
– yellow / red marbled vinyl (US exclusive – limited to 300 copies)
* exclusive bundles with shirts, plus digital options are also available!
Angel Witch‘s current line-up is comprised of Kevin Heybourne (vocals, lead guitar), Jimmy Martin (rhythm guitar), Will Palmer (bass), Fredrik Jansson Punkka (drums) – the nucleus of which (Heybourne & Palmer) first formed eleven years ago, delivering 2012’s critically acclaimed album, As Above, So Below. This time around, the band went to the Stationhouse in Leeds (UK) to record Angel of Light with producer James Atkinson (Gentleman’s Pistols/Voorhees). The result is a revelation; Angel Witch is reborn and more powerful than ever, retaining every iota of the melodious finesse and metaphysical intrigue that elevated them above their contemporaries from day one.
Angel Witch comments: “It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a decade since we recorded our last album and it is so exciting for us, personally, to have another record fully finished and in the bag which reflects the passion and chemistry of the line-up we have enjoyed over the last two and a half years.”
Angel of Light track-listing
1. Don’t Turn Your Back
2. Death from Andromeda
3. We Are Damned
4. The Night is Calling
5. Condemned
6. Window of Despair
7. I am Infamy
8. Angel of Light
Angel Witch will play four German release shows, a rare chance to see them play small club. Do not miss out!
Oct. 31 – Hamburg, Germany – Knust
Nov. 1 – Mannheim, Germany – 7er Club
Nov. 2 – Berlin, Germany – Cassiopeia
Nov. 3 – Köln, Germany – Helios 37
Angel Witch line-up:
Kevin Heybourne – vocals, lead guitar
Jimmy Martin – rhythm guitar
Will Palmer – bass
Fredrik Jansson Punkka – drums
Angel Witch online:
https://www.facebook.com/angelwitchofficial
https://www.instagram.com/angelwitchofficial
https://twitter.com/angelwitchuk
http://www.angelwitchcoven.com
San Diego quintet AS I LAY DYING rise together on their seventh full-length and debut for Nuclear Blast, the aptly titled »Shaped By Fire« will be released on September 20th. Today, the band releases the third album trailer where they discuss the process of writing ‘My Own Grave’ and the concept behind the music video that was directed by Josh Knoff, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpd6OdRa7Ow
Guitarist Phil Sgrosso comments, “‘My Own Grave’ feels like a really special song for us considering we hadn’t put out any material in seven years. We knew that we had to put out something that could stand alone because it actually was standing alone, being just a single as opposed to a whole album that was backing it up. There’s a pretty conscious effort amongst all of us to include kind of all the elements that define our sound with every instrument.”
In about a week, AS I LAY DYING will kick off the their »Shaped By Fire« world tour. The trek will include 2 dates in Russia before heading across Europe with CHELSEA GRIN, UNEARTH and FIT FOR A KING. Tickets are now on sale at http://asilaydying.com/tour.
AS I LAY DYING
»Shaped By Fire Tour« – Latin America 2019
07.09. BR São Paulo – Tropical Butantã TICKETS
08.09. BR Rio de Janeiro – Circo Voador TICKETS
10.09. RA Buenos Aires – El Teatrito TICKETS
12.09. RCH Santiago – Blondie TICKETS
14.09. MEX Mexico City – El Plaza Condesa TICKETS
15.09. CO Bogotá – Auditorio Lumiere TICKETS
»Shaped By Fire Tour« – Europe 2019
w/ CHELSEA GRIN, UNEARTH, FIT FOR A KING
24.09. RUS St. Petersburg – Cosmonavt* TICKETS
25.09. RUS Moscow – Glavclub* TICKETS
27.09. D Leipzig – Haus Auensee TICKETS
28.09. D Hamburg – Sporthalle TICKETS
30.09. N Oslo – Rockefeller TICKETS
01.10. S Stockholm – Fryshuset Klubben TICKETS
02.10. DK Copenhagen – Amager Bio TICKETS
03.10. D Berlin – Columbiahalle TICKETS
04.10. CZ Prague – Forum Karlín TICKETS
05.10. D Munich – Zenith TICKETS
06.10. A Vienna – Gasometer TICKETS
07.10. H Budapest – Barba Negra TICKETS
09.10. I Milan – Magazzini Generali TICKETS
10.10. CH Zurich – Volkshaus TICKETS
11.10. F Grenoble – La Belle Electrique TICKETS
12.10. E Barcelona – Sala Apolo TICKETS
13.10. E Madrid – La Riviera TICKETS
15.10. F Paris – Bataclan TICKETS
16.10. B Brussels – Ancienne Belgique TICKETS
17.10. NL Tilburg – 013 TICKETS
18.10. D Saarbrücken – E-Werk TICKETS
19.10. D Cologne – Palladium TICKETS
*AILD only
»Shaped By Fire Tour« – North America 2019
w/ AFTER THE BURIAL, EMMURE
15.11. USA Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues TICKETS
16.11. USA Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren TICKETS
18.11. USA Dallas, TX – House of Blues TICKETS
19.11. USA Houston, TX – House of Blues TICKETS
21.11. USA New Orleans, LA – House of Blues TICKETS
22.11. USA Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre TICKETS
23.11. USA Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore TICKETS
24.11. USA Wantagh, NY – Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall TICKETS
25.11. USA Boston, MA – House of Blues TICKETS
26.11. USA Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts TICKETS
27.11. USA Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre TICKETS
29.11. USA Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore TICKETS
30.11. USA Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom TICKETS
01.12. USA Reading, PA – Reverb TICKETS
02.12. USA Cleveland, OH – House of Blues TICKETS
03.12. USA Chicago, IL – House of Blues TICKETS
04.12. USA Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater TICKETS
06.12. USA Denver, CO – Summit TICKETS
07.12. USA Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex TICKETS
09.12. USA Seattle, WA – El Corazón TICKETS
10.12. USA Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom TICKETS
11.12. USA Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades TICKETS
12.12. USA Ventura, CA – The Majestic Ventura Theater TICKETS
13.12. USA Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater *SOLD OUT*
14.12. USA San Diego, CA – SOMA TICKETS
15.12. USA Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater TICKETS
»Shaped By Fire« was produced by the band and was mixed by Joseph McQueen at Sparrow Sound in Los Angeles, CA while mastering was completed by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound in Nashville, TN. The only exception was for the track ‘My Own Grave’ which was produced by AS I LAY DYING, co-produced by Drew Fulk and mixed by Adam “Nolly” Getgood. The artwork was created by Corey Meyers.
»Shaped By Fire« is available in the following formats:
• CD Digipak
◦ Black Vinyl
◦ Clear Vinyl
◦ Beer W/ Black Splatter Vinyl (Limited to 2000) (USA)
◦ Bone W/ Black Splatter Vinyl (Limited to 500) (USA)
◦ Red W/ Black Splatter Vinyl (Limited to 250) (USA)
◦ Orange / Black Swirl Vinyl (Limited to 250) (USA)
• T-shirt Bundle (Includes CD digipak & t-shirt available in sizes: S-XXL) (USA)
Pre-order your copy of »Shaped By Fire« in the format of your choice here: http://nblast.de/AILDShapedByFire
Pre-save the album on Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer: http://nblast.de/AsILayDyingPreSave
»Shaped By Fire« – Track Listing:
1. Burn To Emerge
2. Blinded
3. Shaped By Fire
4. Undertow
5. Torn Between
6. Gatekeeper
7. The Wreckage
8. My Own Grave
9. Take What’s Left
10. Redefined
11. Only After We’ve Fallen
12 . The Toll It Takes
More on »Shaped By Fire«:
‘Shaped By Fire’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdUhTHGR1Tk
‘Redefined’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnQUDQpnG3M
‘My Own Grave’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0wbyQRRQJA
Album Trailer #1:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtG6uWeFq4w
Album Trailer #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohQfQjKqc74
AS I LAY DYING is:
Tim Lambesis | vocals
Nick Hipa | guitars
Phil Sgrosso | guitars
Josh Gilbert | bass guitar & vocals
Jordan Mancino | drums
www.asilaydying.com | www.facebook.com/asilaydying | www.nuclearblast.de/asilaydying
American death metallers VISCERAL DISGORGE have teamed up with Slam Worldwide to premiere the third and last single “F***** Into Oblivion” from their upcoming album “Slithering Evisceration”, which will be released on September 13th via Agonia Records. Listen to the new single here:
VISCERAL DISGORGE – F***** Into Oblivion (Official Track Stream)
The new album “Slithering Evisceration” will be released right in time for Bloodletting North America Tour XIII, on which the band will perform alongside Disentomb and Signs Of The Swarm.
Travis from VISCERAL DISGORGE commented on the new release: “We had a lot of bumps in the road over the years that we had to overcome, but I think that essentially it made the band stronger and more ferocious over time.This album is much faster and more aggressive than our last album with lyrical themes inspired more by Science fiction and Cosmic horror as opposed to the old hack and slash. V.D. is back…the beast has awaken from its ancient slumber ready to obliterate all who stand in its way!”. On the upcoming tour, they added: “We’re excited to hit the road again this time with our mates in Disentomb and Signs of the Swarm as well as the recent up and coming: Continuum, Organectomy and Mental Cruelty for the SICK support. Make sure to catch V.D. This September on our album release tour”.
Emerging from Baltimore, MD, VISCERAL DISGORGE began playing their unique style of brutal death metal; captivating the enthusiasts of brutality everywhere. Shortly following the release of “Ingesting Putridity”, their debut album from 2011, VISCERAL DISGORGE started gaining momentum, and quickly developed a loyal national and international following. The album received critical acclaim from several sources, including Decibel Magazine, and is now considered by many as a death metal classic. The demand for the band facilitated metal festival appearances throughout the United States and abroad (inc. Maryland Deathfest, Netherlands Deathfest, Frankfurt Deathfest, Las Vegas Deathfest, Puerto Rico Metal Demolition Fest, Chicago Domination Fest, New York Deathfest or Hammersonic to name a few) sharing the stage and holding their own among some of the industries top heavyweights. Despite having put out only one album, the band embarked on several major tours, inc. a tour with Disentomb throughout the EU and UK (2016), a tour across Canada with Psycroptic and Archspire (2017), a slot on the Devastation on the Nation Tour (2017, feat. Cryptopsy, Decrepit Birth and Rivers of Nihil) and a slot on Bloodletting North America XI Tour (2017, feat. Origin, Archspire and Defeated Sanity). Last year – which marked the band’s worldwide signing to Agonia Records – they embarked on Frank Mullen’s final tour with Suffocation, Cattle Decapitation and Krisiun, and invested their time into recording their sophomore album.
“Slithering Evisceration” was recorded, mixed and mastered by Drew Lamond at Wright Way Studios (Dying Fetus, Misery Index). The album artwork was created by Stephen Somers.
Tracklisting:
1. Slithering Evisceration
2. Fucked into Oblivion
3. Architects of Warping Flesh
4. Saprogenic Deformation
5. Absorbed by the Swarm
6. Siphoning Cosmic Sentience
7. Necrotic Biogenesis
8. Spawn of Putridity
9. Transfixed in Torture
Formats:
– Jewelcase CD.
– Deluxe 6-panel digipack CD.
– Black LP.
– Orange LP.
– Yellow-black-orange marble LP.
– Digital.
– T-shirt (3 versions).
Line-up:
Travis Werner – vocals
Charlie Marvel – guitars
Steve Miles – guitars
Eric Little – bass
Billy Denne – drums
TOUR DATES:
with Sings Of The Swarm:
9/7: Erie, PA – Basement Transmission
9/8: Dayton, OH – Turnbuckles & Brews
9/9: Columbia, MO – PDM
9/10: Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street
9/11: Albuquerque, NM – Eclipse
Bloodletting North America XIII:
Tickets: http://bit.ly/bloodlettingtickets2019
9/13 – Los Angeles, CA – Catch One
9/14 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Metro
9/15 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
9/16 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
9/18 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
9/19 – Denver, CO – The Roxy Theatre
9/20 – Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room
9/21 – Des Moines, IA – Vaudeville Mews
9/22 – Minneapolis, MN – Amsterdam Bar
9/24 – Milwaukee, WI – Club Garibaldi
9/25 – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge
9/26 – Indianapolis, IN – The Citadel
9/27 – Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
9/28 – Toronto, ON – The Rockpile
9/29 – Montreal, QC – Foufounes Electriques
9/30 – Quebec City, QC – L’Anti Bar
10/01 – Manchester, NH – Bungalow
10/02 – Brooklyn, NY – Saint Vitus Bar
10/03 – Stanhope, NJ – Stanhope House
10/04 – Frederick, MD – Cafe 611
10/05 – Spartanburg, SC – Groundzero
10/06 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
10/08 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
10/09 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
10/10 – Fort Worth, TX – Tomcats West
10/11 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse Bar
10/12 – Mesa, AZ – Club Red
10/13 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
VISCERAL DISGORGE – Architects Of Warping Flesh (Official Lyric Video)
VISCERAL DISGORGE – Necrotic Biogenesis (Official Lyric Video)
VISCERAL DISGORGE – Architects Of Warping Flesh (Official Drum Playthrough)
Pre-orders: www.agoniarecords.com/visceraldisgorge
VISCERAL DISGORGE on-line:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visceraldisgorge
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visceraldisgorge_official/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/visceraldisgorge
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7vWBtzzt2W1c41nztJMjVk
Agonia Records:
Website: http://agoniarecords.com
Webshop: http://tinyurl.com/agoniashop
Facebook: https://facebook.com/agoniarecords
Twitter: https://twitter.com/agoniarecords
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/agoniarecords
Bandcamp: https://agoniarecords.bandcamp.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/agoniarecordsofficial
YouTube: http://youtube.com/AgoniaRec
Two weeks ago, Swedish-American power metal supergroup NORTHTALE played their very first live show at Sabaton Open Air in Falun, Sweden. Now the band is set to fly over to Japan to perform their next two shows as part of the Evoken Festival in Tokyo this weekend. In anticipation of these gigs, the quintet has launched a new guitar playthrough for the track ‘Sirens’ Fall,’ taken off their debut album »Welcome To Paradise,« which saw the light of day on August 2, 2019 through Nuclear Blast. Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxngpECcgus
Guitarist Bill Hudson says, “We’d like to thank our fans for the overwhelming response we received after our first show ever at Sabaton Open Air in Falun, Sweden two weeks ago. We felt the love and now we are ready to bring our music to Japan! This week we’ll be playing two shows at Evoken Fest in Tokyo on August 31st and September 1st and we can’t wait to see each and every fan. We read your messages and are very much looking forward to this. Besides the two shows, I’ll be doing a guitar clinic and Q&A at the Super Guitar Shop Big Boss in Tokyo on September 3rd and in preparation for this, I present you with the guitar playthrough for a fan favorite, the song ‘Sirens’ Fall’!”
Singer Christian Eriksson states, “The first show for NORTHTALE is now done! Everything went exactly the way we hoped. A million thanks to the big crowd, who despite the late hour and the cold weather, supported us at our show. Now we’re doing the last preparations to invade Japan and Evoken Fest. NORTHTALE 100% live.”
Watch the stream of NORTHTALE’s live debut show, here:
https://www.facebook.com/NorthtaleOfficial/videos/884347471930138/
Order »Welcome To Paradise« now, here: http://nblast.de/NorthtaleWTP
Listen to the band’s songs in the NB New Releases Playlists:
http://nblast.de/SpotifyNewReleases / http://nblast.de/AppleMusicNewReleases
ICYMI:
Be sure to check out the band’s ‘Bring Down The Mountain’ guitar playthrough:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZeqWRx_LRI
More on »Welcome To Paradise«:
‘Higher’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0Bh4xKrC5k
‘Shape Your Reality’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_eXrfdrWYs
‘Sirens’ Fall’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxulHqM4_QE
Trailer #1 – Foundation Of The Band:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07VxivbZyOU
Trailer #2 – On The Album Title »Welcome To Paradise«:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1b6GKdNOXI
Trailer #3 – On The Writing And Recording Of The Album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRbvFhcyU7c
Trailer #4 – On The Lyrics And Themes Of The Album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyk0pOayLhQ
Track By Track – Part #1 (Track 1-6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJE01803lWA
Track By Track – Part #2 (Track 7-13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23f-2r0DuIg
»Welcome To Paradise« – Track Listing:
CD
01. Welcome To Paradise
02. Higher
03. Follow Me
04. The Rhythm Of Life
05. Time To Rise
06. Way Of The Light (Bonus Track)
07. Shape Your Reality
08. Everyone’s A Star
09. Sirens’ Fall
10. Bring Down The Mountain
11. Playing With Fire
12. If Angels Are Real
13. Even When
LP
Side A
01. Welcome To Paradise
02. Higher
03. Follow Me
04. The Rhythm Of Life
05. Time To Rise
06. Everyone’s A Star
Side B
01. Shape Your Reality
02. Sirens’ Fall
03. Bring Down The Mountain
04. Playing With Fire
05. If Angels Are Real
06. Even When
NORTHTALE – behind this illustrious name lies nothing less than a Swedish-American power metal supergroup! Formed by guitarist Bill Hudson (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, I AM MORBID, ex-U.D.O./DIRKSCHNEIDER), vocalist Christian Eriksson (ex-TWILIGHT FORCE), and drummer Patrick Johansson (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-W.A.S.P. etc.) in late 2017, the line-up was quickly completed by Mikael Planefeldt (bass) as well as keyboardist Jimmy Pitts.
Delivering a load of (largely) fast-paced anthems, imbued with Eriksson’s soaring vocals, the band’s 13-song debut album »Welcome To Paradise« will not only please fans of titans such as HELLOWEEN, SONATA ARCTICA, GAMMA RAY, STRATOVARIUS among others, but draw new fans to the genre too. The record was produced by NORTHTALE themselves, whilst Jonas Kjellgren (Blacklounge Studios, Sweden) took care of mixing and mastering duties. Its artwork was designed by renowned rock/metal artist Felipe Machado (BLIND GUARDIAN, IRON SAVIOR, BRAINSTORM, KAMBRIUM etc.).
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For fans of Alice In Chains, Mastodon, Tool
Rockshots Records Signs Portugal’s BLAME ZEUS For Third Album “SEETHE” Out November 8th
Rockshots Records is proud to announce their latest signing of Portuguese progressive metallers BLAME ZEUS for the release of their third full length “SEETHE” on November 8, 2019.
With influences that range from blues to metal, their music can be described as an intense and heavy rock, but also with intimate and nostalgic ballads. Their line up features Sandra Oliveira, Tiago Lascasas, Paulo Silva, Celso Oliveira, and Ricardo Silveira.
Since forming in 2010, the band’s two previous releases “Identity’ (2014) (Raising Legends Records) and “Theory of Perception” (2017) have garnered much praise in their home country along with securing opening slots with bands Lacuna Coil, Moonspell, Cradle of Filth, Cellar Darling, R.A.M.P. among many others established acts. In 2018, they were invited to perform at Vagos Metal Fest, one of Portugal’s biggest heavy festivals.
The band adds:
“Our new upcoming album will still possess BZ’s genome, but it will bring some fresh features you’ve never seen in our work. It will be heavier, darker, more progressive, and it will make the fans submerge in a turmoil of strong feelings. Fans will certainly feel our same old vibe in the songs, but recognize it has been upgraded, with a more modern sound. We worked freely, with no strings attached, using new elements, making everything sound rhythmically, harmonically and melodically intertwined. We have certainly not made things easier to ourselves, and had to evolve technically to be able to play and sing these new songs.”
and vocalist Sandra Oliveira also adds:
“‘SEETHE’ could very well be considered a conceptual album because the main theme of the songs is unexpressed anger, silent pain transformed into poetry. Its contradictory nature is the liberation of the soul, it’s letting go of that lump on your throat when you have something to say. Each song speaks of a particular situation where the silence and the numbness become a vehicle for action and freedom or even utmost despair.”
“SEETHE” is available for pre-order here: http://bit.ly/seethe_preorder
(Artwork by Gustavo Sazes)
Track Listing:
1. How To Successfully Implode (4:51)
2. Déjà Vu (4:50)
3. Down To Our Bones (5:26)
4. White (4:41)
5. Bloodstained Hands (5:46)
6. The Obsession Lullaby (3:11)
7. Into The Womb (4:32)
8. No (4:29)
9. The Warden (5:27)
10. The Crown and The Gun (4:23)
Album Length: 47:40
For More Info:
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Photo credit: Pasi Klemetti
Watch the skies turn black and get ready for the gothic highlight of the year. On September 13th, THE 69 EYES will release their phenomenal 30-years-anniversary album »West End«. Packed with 11 up-tempo rock anthems full of heaviness, black memento mori moments and dark humour the new full-length release of the legendary Finnish dark rockers features several top notch guest vocalists including Cradle Of Filth’s Dani Filth, Wednesday 13 and Beastö Blancö’s Calico Cooper.
Today, the band released a new trailer, in which you can get an exclusive look behind the scenes of the video shoot for ’27 & Done’ that the band filmed in Helsinki with director Vicente Cordero – and you might even find a hidden sneak preview of the upcoming clip ‘Two Horns Up’..:
https://youtu.be/kwEkKE887kc
Get your copy of the digipak (including the album + bluray with a special band documentary directed by Ville Lipiäinen) or digital download via this link:
http://nblast.de/The69EyesWestEnd
Get special bundles with vinyl / CD-digipack / t-shirt / hoodie, in the band shops:
EU store: http://store.69eyes.com
US store: https://theoraclemanagementmerch.com/collections/the-69-eyes
In case you missed the previous singles, check them out here:
’27 & Done’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLoqIdCMZCE
‘Cheyenna’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r87nMDEs53M
‘Black Orchid’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh3s7mC-8Z4
In November, THE 69 EYES will hit the road to play a European tour and have announced the German gothic rock institution LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE as support for their West End Tour 2019.
See the full touring schedule here:
14.09. FIN Radio Rock Cruise, Helsinki – Tallinn – Helsinki
20.09. FIN Viking Grace, Turku – Stockholm – Turku
25.09. FIN Tampere – Klubi
28.09. FIN Ähtäri – Club B 52
04.10. FIN Hämeenlinna – Aulanko Areena
05.10. FIN Mikkeli – Wilhelm Public House
10.10. FIN Kuopio – Henry’s Pub
11.10. FIN Joensuu – Ravintola Kerubi
12.10. FIN Kotka – Ravintola Leikari
25.10. FIN Jyväskylä – Lutakko
26.10. FIN Seinäjoki – Rytmikorjaamo
01.11. FIN Helsinki – Tavastia
THE 69 EYES – West End Tour 2019
w/ LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE
02.11. D Leipzig – Hellraiser
03.11. D Berlin – SO36
05.11. D Hamburg – Logo
06.11. D Cologne – Essigfabrik
07.11. D Stuttgart – Wizemann Club
08.11. D Munich – Backstage (Halle)
09.11. CZ Prague – Meet Factory
11.11. PL Wroclaw – Stary Klasztor
12.11. HU Budapest – Barba Negra
13.11. SK Bratislava – Atelier Babylon
14.11. AT Vienna – Chelsea
16.11. IT Parma – Campus Music Industry
17.11. CH Pratteln – Z7
19.11. D Trier – Mergener Hof
20.11. F Paris – Backstage by the Mill
21.11. UK London – The Garage
23.11. D Oberhausen – Kulttempel
24.11. D Frankfurt – Zoom
Catch THE 69 EYES also in 2020:
06.03. LVA Riga – Melna Piektdiena
07.03. LTU Vilnius – Vakaris
08.03. BLR Minsk – Republic
10.03. UKR Lviv – Festrepublic
11.03. UKR Kiev – Atlas
13.03. RUS St.Petersburg – Zal
14.03. RUS Moscow – RED
15.03. RUS Yekaterinburg – Tucha
17.03. RUS Samara – Zvezda
03.04. E Madrid – Sala Shôko *NEW*
04.04. E Barcelona – Salamandra *NEW*
THE 69 EYES are:
Jyrki 69 – vocals
Bazie – guitar, backing vocals
Timo-Timo – guitar
Archzie – bass, backing vocals
Jussi 69 – drums
More info on THE 69 EYES:
www.69eyes.com
www.facebook.com/the69eyes
www.instagram.com/the69eyesoffical
www.nuclearblast.de/the69eyes
