Earlier this year, there was a split in the Eluveitie camp which meant that drummer Merlin Sutter, vocalist and hurdy gurdy player Anna Murphy and guitarist Ivo Henzi departed the band. They did say, however, that they would have a new project. And here it is! Cellar Darling is born and today you can hear the first fruits of their labour, the music. The band has now released two songs, "Challenge" and "Fire, Wind & Earth". Don't miss it!
The first Leprous live DVD is coming! Live At Rockfeller Music Hall marks the Norwegian progressive metal band's first live release. This DVD/CD/LP package will come out worldwide on November 25th, 2016 on InsideOut Music and Ihsahn also made a special appearance. Recorded live at a hometown show in Oslo on June 4th of this year, Live At Rockfeller Music Hall will arrive on various formats, including a limited DVD+2CD digipak, standalone DVD, 2CD jewelcase, gatefold 3LP + 2CD and as digital download audio. See the tracklist and cover below.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, thirty people were arrested during the first day of Ozzfest Meets Knotfest at San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore, California. Ten other attendees were transported to the hospital for various medical reasons. Most of the arrests on Saturday, September 24th, were alcohol-related.
Melodic death metallers Words Of Farewell, from Germany, have just shared the cover artwork of their upcoming album to be titled A Quiet World. The talented Stanis W. Decker, who has also worked for bands like Megadeth, Monument, Kissin' Dynamite and many more, designed the cover artwork, which you can see here now. Mark your calendars for November 18th. That's when A Quiet World hits stores via AFM Records.
Skyharbor are showcasing their new single online and for that, they have released a brand new music video. The new single is called "Chemical Hands" and the progressive/djent unit have some good news. This new song is taken from the group's upcoming new album, due for release in February of next year. Guiding Lights is finally getting a follow-up!
2017 will be a big year for Today Is The Day, who have joined the roster of The End Records. The U.S. band has new releases in store for 2017, including the reissuing of the record Temple Of The Morning Star on vinyl, CD and digital for its 20th anniversary. They will also do a one-time only tour performing Temple Of The Morning Star from beginning to end in the USA, Canada, Europe and more. Moreover, the band is currently writing their next album and will record it in the next few months.
As you probably know by now, Blindead are releasing a new album called Ascension. In fact, the band has already shared the opening track "Hearts" off their upcoming output before. Well, today you get to hear more new tunes. It's the new track "Ascend", now available on the YouTube player located below. Ascension will see the light of day on the 21st of October, 2016 through Mystic Production.
Ever since Dark Tranquillity announced their forthcoming album, Atoma, I have been incredibly eager to listen to a first track, and here it comes! Courtesy of Century Media Records and their official YouTube channel we are offered a video and a chance to listen to "The Pitiless".
To build the anticipation even more for Metallica's new double record, Hardwired...To Self-Destruct, today is the day to hear another brand new tune. The legendary metal group just premiered track number two from the offering, "Moth Into Flame" and a corresponding video to go with it, directed by Tom Kirk of Muse fame. To listen to the pumping song, head over here. Do you dig the new Metallica song?
The Americans Death Fetishist have unveiled the cover art that will grace their forthcoming full-length Clandestine Sacrament, which was crafted by Polish artist Andrzej Masianis. Check it out below. You can expect the album to hit stores on October 28th via Debemur Morti Productions. Clandestine Sacrament will also include guest appearances by D.G. (Misþyrming), Doug Moore (Pyrrhon), Jürgen Bartsch (Bethlehem) and Mories (Gnaw Their Tongues).
Following the departure of guitarist Troy Seele, metallers Iced Earth have just revealed his replacement. Jake Dreyer of White Wizzard and Kobra And The Lotus fame is stepping up to the plate after an audition process. He will also record material for the band's forthcoming new record, which is progressing at a good rate.
The Spanish festival Be Prog! My Friend is one of prog metal's meccas in Europe. And next year's lineup is already shaping up nicely. So far, the organizers have announced the Norwegian visionaries Ulver and prog legends Jethro Tull. This fourth edition of the fest will take place in Barcelona, Spain, between June 30th and July 1st next year.
Canadians The Agonist are about to release their fifth record, Five. In fact, Napalm Records will release it at the end of this week, on September 30th. To get an idea of what to expect and hear excerpts from all the new songs, check out the album preview released now. The band is heading to Europe this week for their headlining tour.
Start your week by listening to a new black metal hymn courtesy of Ravencult. On November 11th, the Greeks will release their third full-length (and Metal Blade Records debut), Force Of Profanation. To hear the first single, "Beneath The Relics Of Old", just click play on the video below. Enjoy!
Eyehategod will have a familiar face filling in for vocalist Mike IX Williams on their upcoming North American tour. None other than Randy Blythe of Lamb Of God fame. The sludge metal band cancelled tour dates last year and also a European tour in July/August this year. However, it looks like their upcoming tour with Discharge and Toxic Holocaust is a go.
