Brazilian death/thrash metallers Eminence ,have posted their official teaser for their new studio album ''The Stalker'' .The effort will be available in stores on August 2013. It's being produced by Tue Madsen (Dark
Tranquility, Heaven Shall Burn) while its artwork was created by Viktor Koen.
Sepultura's Xisto Pinto Jr. will be also a guest on Eminence's new effort.
British
extreme gothic metalers Cradle of Filth have posted the making of video for the song "For Your Vulgar Delectation" .The song is taken from the band's latest album ''The Manticore and Other Horrors'' which was released on October 29th in
Europe via Peaceville Records and October 30th in North America via
Nuclear Blast Records. The artwork was created by Matthew Vickerstaff
of Darkwaveart.
The Unveiling of O
The Abhorrent
For Your Vulgar Delectation
Illicitus
Manticore
Frost On Her Pillow
Huge Onyx Wings Behind Despair
Pallid Reflection
Siding With The Titans
Succumb To This
Nightmares Of An Ether Drinker
Death, The Great Adventure *Deluxe Edition Digipak
Sinfonia *Deluxe Edition Digipak
according to the press release:
"Recorded
in eight weeks at both Springvale and Grindstone studios (where it was
also mixed by Scott Atkins), Suffolk, the album is a testament to the
longevity of The 'Filth, as not only does it reek of Cradle's (feared or
revered) brand of delicious metal vamperotica, but this thoroughly
modern album places the band firmly in fresh killing fields anew.
"The
Manticore and Other Horrors itself possesses an altogether new
atmosphere for the band, incorporating a heavier, faster NWOBBM punk
vibe that is both current and cruel, blended with ornate orchestration
and the quirky immediateness of 2000's Midian opus.
"The
album’s title can be likened to a bestiary, a collection of stories on
monsters - personal demons, Chimeras, literary fiends and
world-enslaving entities to blame but a few. 'Manticore,' the ravening
title track, is a song about a beautiful mythological horror that comes
to be feared as the disfigurehead of foreign occupation in the Indian
provinces.
"The songs 'Illicitus'
and 'Pallid Reflection' bare the sweet ingredients of vampirism and
lycanthropy; the wicked 'For Your Vulgar Delectation' and 'Frost On Her
Pillow' are woven perversely into grim fairy tales, whilst classic,
monumental tracks like 'The Abhorrent and Siding With The Titans' both
extol tentacular Lovecraftian values. Cradle of Filth will spread its
darkness upon European lands with a tour throughout November and
December."
Týr, hailing all the way from the Faroe Islands, are currently recording their new album with producer Jacob Hansen at his studios in Denmark. For drum tracking on this album, Týr has enlisted the services of George Kollias, one of metal's most accomplished drummers, primarily known for his work in Nile, as well as Nightfall. A video featuring drum tracking highlights, as well as a short message from Kollias, can be watched below.
George Kollias comments on the experience: “Hey Týr fans, this is George Kollias and I hope you are ALL ready for a crushing new album from Týr!!! I had the pleasure to record the drums on the new album, we had an absolutely great time in the studio and I gotta tell you, the material is super strong and catchy, I’m 100% sure you will all love this new album!! Big thanks to Heri, Terji and Gunnar for the opportunity and to Jacob Hansen for his incredible work with the recordings!”
Týr comments: “It was a pleasure to have George in studio. He’s an amazing drummer and he certainly made an impact on this album. We’re very excited to release this album” – Heri, Terji & Gunnar
A recent announcement on Týr's facebook page has confirmed that the band has parted ways with drummer Kári Streymoy. The band commented on the amicable split:''We regret to inform you that Kári Streymoy and the rest of the band have parted ways. Kári suffered a back injury in 2008, and since then he has had some issues with his drumming. That is the main reason that the co-operation has been problematic for some time now, and we finally decided to part ways. We want to thank Kári for his time in the band. It’s been great to have you with us, we wish you the best of luck in the future and we hope you recover fully some day.''
This album will be the band’s seventh full length effort. One of the new tracks, “The Lay of Our Love”, will feature a duet with Týr vocalist Heri Joensen and Liv Kristine from Leaves Eyes. In an update on facebook.com/leaveseyesofficial, Kristine announced:
“Dear Viking-Metal Fans & Friends,
I am very happy to announce that I will be joining Týr for the duet THE LAY OF OUR LOVE on their up-coming album (title still to be revealed), which is set to be released this Fall. Heri already joined Leaves’ Eyes at our headliner show in Wacken Open Air 2012. This was an absolute highlight during our live performance, moreover, I really like his voice and I am grateful for the invitation. A superb track, with inspiring melodies and lyrics, proving the authenticity of Týr.
Love,
Liv”
More details will be unveiled in the forthcoming months as music and art are completed. The band has been posting images from the studio throughout the recording process, so make sure to follow them at facebook.com/tyrband for candid photos and personal updates from the band.
Finnish
melancholic dark metallers Amorphis ,have posted their official video
for the song "Nightbird's Song".The song is taken from the new studio "Circle'" which was released ,on April 19, 2013
via Nuclear Blast Records .The effort was
produced and mixed by Hypocrisy and Pain mastermind
Peter Tägtgren
in Petrax Studio, Hollola
as well as in 5K Studios, Helsinki.
Vocalist Tomi Joutsen comments on the cover artwork, created by Tom Bates (Bleed from Within ,Devil Sold His Soul, www.facebook.com/artoftombates ) :
''The
mystic, androgynous person on the cover represents a spiritual guide.
This character was sent from another time and place to help the album’s
protagonist find a new path for his life.''
This very guide was already mentioned by Amorphis lyricist Pekka Kainulainen in his summary of the album concept:
''The
protagonist has been dealt a bad hand at birth. He’s always felt
himself an outsider with strong potential to become marginalized.
Through an accident, after a crisis, he finds a connection with his
inner powers. A guide is sent to him, from another time and place. He
gets a chance to take hold of his own life and change his destiny. From
the past of Carelian Finland he finds his own spiritual tribe and the
power to turn the course of his doomed life. This is a story of
survival.''
The tracklist of “Circle” reads as follows:
1. Shades Of Gray
2. Mission
3. The Wanderer
4. Narrow Path
5. Hopeless Days
6. Nightbird’s Song
7. Into The Abyss
8. Enchanted By The Moon
9. A New Day
The album’s ltd. digi book version will come with a
Bonus track: Dead Man’s Dream + bonus DVD, including:
- The Making Of “Circle”
- Nightbird’s Song (video clip)
Sludge metallers Lord Dying have posted their official trailer for their new studio album "Summon the Faithless" .The trailer features the track "In a Frightful State of Gnawed Dismemberment" .The album will be released on July 9, 2013 in N.America, July 5
(Germany/Benelux), July 8 (UK/World) on CD/LP/DIGITAL via Relapse Records.
Australian
power metallers Dragonsclaw have streamed their single "Watching My Every Move" featuring former Accept vocalist David Reece .The song is taken from "Judgement Day" due out this May .
Watching My Every Move (Feat. David Reece)
Judgement Day
Bullet
Fear
Fly: Defenders Of The Skies, Part II
Lucifer's Hammer (Warlord Cover)
Battle Cry (A Tribute to Mark Reale) (Feat. Jack Starr)
Taiwanese
extreme metallers Chthonic, have posted their trailer for their
new video ''Sail Into The Sunset's Fire'' (available below). The song is taken from
''Bú-Tik'' due out via Spinefarm Records on June 3.
''Defenders Of Bu-tik Palace'' video available at this location .
Recorded
at Sweden’s Sweetspot Studio by producer Rickard Bengtson, who also
worked on 2011’s ‘Takasago Army’, ‘Bú-Tik’ sees the band returning to
the scene with their signature brand of symphonic ‘orient metal’, as
they choose to define it; as usual, the musicians continue on their
mission to build awareness of the myths of Taiwan and thetragic events
in their country's history.
‘Bú-Tik’ – based around the story of
the 228 Massacre, the Bú-Tik Palace and the Mirror Of Retribution –
highlights “righteous violence & justifiable defence”; once more, it
takes the listener deep into the folklore & history of exotic
Taiwan…
Says bassist and band spokesperson, Doris Yeh:-
“We
are very proud to present ‘Bú-Tik’ to the world; it talks about
self-defence, righteous violence and the armed spirits! With this album,
we have pushed ourselves to achieve new heights – heights we've never
imagined before! We are leading metal fans to the next episode of
Chthonic!”
Legendary
rockers Deep Purple have posted their official video for the song "Vincent Price" .The song is taken from the band's
new studio album ''NOW What?" which was on April 26th, 2013 (G/S/A,
Finland, Spain), April 29th, 2013 (UK, France, BENELUX, Poland, Czech
Republic, Norway Denmark), April 30th, 2013 (USA, Italy) and May 1st,
2013 (Sweden) via earOne Music.
The single Vincent Price will be released on June 7th as download, CD single and 7" transparent vinyl
Vincent
Price will become a Purple collector's item, due to the inclusion of
the song "First Sign Of Madness", which was recorded during the NOW
What?! sessions but not included in the final selection.
Side A "Vincent Price"
Side B "First Sign Of Madness"
CD single and download:
Vincent Price
First Sign Of Madness
The Well Dressed Guitar (from the now deleted Rapture Of the Deep" limited CD)
Wrong Man (Live) (from the now deleted "Rapture Of the Deep" limited CD)
Vincent Price (Music Video)
Eight
years after the release of "Rapture Of The Deep", following many
rumours later revealed to be unfounded, Deep Purple, one of the most
important and influential British rock bands of all time, have confirmed
the release of a new album completely made of new studio material.
After
various songwriting sessions in Europe, the band recorded and mixed the
album in Nashville with producer Bob Ezrin (in his impressive hit
record: Pink Floyd's "The Wall", Alice Cooper and many others).
The
album is rumoured to be the perfect match from the original spirit of
70s Purple, and a fresh and modern production. Ian Gillan has recently
revealed a few working titles of songs, that might appear on the album:
"Out Of Hands", "Uncommon Man" and "Hell to Pay".
Hardcore
punk act Call Of The Void have posted their official video for the
track ''Bottom Feeder'' exlusively at this location .The clip was directed and edited by Frank Huang and the song is taken
from ''Dragged Down A Dead End Path'' which was released via Relapse
Records on March 19
(N.America), March 15 (Germany/Benelux) and on March
18 (UK/World) on CD/LP/DIGITAL.
Female-fronted heavy metallers Huntress have streamed their new track ''I want to fuck you to death'' exclusively through their facebook page .The track was co-written by Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead and will be included in ''Starbound Beast'' .The album will be released on June 28 in Europe and on July 2 in North America via Napalm Records. The CD was recorded at Hobby Shop Studios in Los Angeles, California with producer Chris ''Zeuss'' Harris . The cover artwork was created once again by Vance Kelly .
