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Benighted - Drummer Reveals He Is Creature From Abbath, Leaving Both Bands

You thought Baard Koldstadt was Abbath's drummer under the name of Creature? Well he was not. Kevin Foley, Benighted's drummer, has just revealed he was the mighty Creature. He has been working with Abbath on their tour this year, and also performed on Abbath's new album. He was because he is now leaving Abbath for personal reasons. Surprisingly, he is also leaving Benighted after ten years, but will be touring with them for the last time on January/February.

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Posted: 11.12.2015 by tibosax | Comments (2)


Benighted - Streaming Full 'Brutalive The Sick'

Last year, brutal death metallers Benighted announced that they would release their first ever live album, Brutalive The Sick, which comes with a bonus DVD. While its official release is only on February 23rd through Season Of Mist, you can already stream the entire release online as of today. Go ahead and get brutalized courtesy of Benighted over here or here. Was it good for you?

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Posted: 19.02.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Benighted - Live Album Detailed

The French assault called Benighted, who recently announced their Canadian headliner tour, taking off in late February, now announced the details for the band's debut live album Brutalive The Sick, due out Februry 23rd through Season Of Mist. Benighted shared the track "Let The Blood Spill Between My Broken Teeth" from the upcoming release and you can stream it here. Below you can see the artwork, tracklist and a teaser.

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Posted: 17.12.2014 by Unknown user | Comments (1)


Benighted - Announce First Tour In Canada

The French brutality mongers in Benighted are proud to announce their first ever tour on Canadian soil, taking off by the end of February through March next year. Supporting the band will come from the Montreal-based death metal band Bookakee. See the dates below and get ready.

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Event: Benighted: Canadian Tour 2015
Posted: 10.12.2014 by Unknown user | Comments (2)


Benighted - Announce New Line-Up, Releasing Live Album

After recently announcing two musicians for their summer shows, now Benighted have announced that their line-up is once again complete as Pierre Arnoux (bass/backing vocals) and Emmanuel Dalle (guitars) join as permanent members. Besides that, they are also releasing their first live album! So, you have that to look forward to.

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Posted: 04.10.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


Benighted - Announce Guitarist And Bassist For Summer Shows

Official statement from the band:

"Benighted is proud to welcome Bert (guitars) and Pierre Arnoux (bass/backing vocals) in the band for the summer festival appearances! Bert (High For A Dive, Sorastrella, Soulbreeder, ex-Winds Of Torment) was already a member of the Benighted family as he joined the band for the 'Morbid Angel Tour' in 2011 and the 'Summer Sickness Tour' in 2012. We are also very glad to welcome Pierre (High For A Dive, Poumon, Aabsinthe) in the team!"

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Posted: 20.07.2014 by Abattoir | Comments (2)


Benighted - Looking For New Bassist And Guitarist

Benighted are looking for a new permanent bassist and guitarist. The band announced that guitarist Adrien Guerin and bassist Alexis Lieu decided to leave the group after their Hellfest performance. With a new album called Carnivore Sublime released, Benighted is facing new line-up changes.

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Posted: 26.06.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (6)


Benighted - Debut New Video (Featuring Niklas Kvarforth)

French metallers Benighted just premiered their new video for the song "Spit" taken from their current album Carnivore Sublime, released last February on Season Of Mist. And what's so special about it? Well, the clip features label-mate and Shining mastermind Niklas Kvarforth.

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Posted: 03.06.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


Benighted - Premiere Another New Track

French extreme metallers Benighted have been kind enough to share the third track off their new album Carnivore Sublime. After the vicious "Experience Your Flesh" and "Collection Of Dead Portraits", today you can enjoy the tune "Noise". What are you waiting for? The song is available for your listening pleasure through the Soundcloud player below.

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Posted: 28.01.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (6)


Benighted - Stream Another New Song

After sharing their new video for the track "Experience Your Flesh", Benighted today debut another hellish tune called "Collection Of Dead Portraits" from the impending offering Carnivore Sublime. If you want to hear what the French grindocre/ death metallers conjured up after Asylum Cave, just click play on the Soundcloud player below. Tell us if you are pleased with it.

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Posted: 21.01.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


Benighted - Debut New Video

Can't wait to hear a new song from Benighted? Actually, you don't have to wait any longer because the band just debuted their new video for the song "Experience Your Flesh". This is the first song and official video clip revealed from the group's Carnivore Sublime album, due out on February 14th (February 18th in North America) via Season Of Mist. Prepare for a beating.

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Posted: 09.01.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (12)


Benighted - Split With Bassist

After cheering us up with the new album details revealed last month, Benighted have today unveiled more bitter news. They've parted ways with bassist Eric Lombard, who has been part of the group since 2004, and has performed on 4 full-length studio albums. The band did not hesitate and already announced Alexis Lieu as the replacement for Eric.

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Posted: 06.01.2014 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Benighted - Reveal New Album Cover And Tracklist

The release of Benighted's new album is approaching fast. While fans are eager to hear new music, today you get to see the album cover and tracklist of the French brutal death metallers' seventh full-length. Benighted also recently shot a video for the song "Experience Your Flesh", a number from Carnivore Sublime. The clip will be premiered in January. So, you have that to look forward to.

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Posted: 18.12.2013 by BloodTears | Comments (19)


Benighted - Set New Album Title And Release Date

The last album Benighted released was called Asylum Cave and came out in 2011. However, 2014 will be an important year for the band because it will see the release of their new album. Now we know that the group named their forthcoming album Carnivore Sublime. The seventh full-length of the French grind/death metallers will hit the stores on February 14th (February 18th in North America) via Season Of Mist. You can mark your calendars.

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Posted: 21.11.2013 by BloodTears | Comments (13)


Benighted - French Tour With Loudblast Announced

French masters of extreme metal Benighted have announced that they will join forces with their fellow countrymen Loudblast to terrorize the French territory next winter. The tour is scheduled in February/March, 2014 and as you can see, some of the cities/venues will be announced subsequently. Benighted's forthcoming album, the title of which is yet to be unveiled, will be released in the first quarter of next year.

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Event: Loudblast & Benighted: Brutale Coalition French Tour 2014
Posted: 23.10.2013 by Abattoir | Comments (1)