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Video premiere: TraumaSutra & Tamara E. Williams - Lapses 2
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Last week, we premiered the first episode in a series of 'Readeos', a unique concept where literature, music and painting come together. Today, with great pleasure, we present part two of the 'Lapses' story.
The music is a piece by Belgian experimental ambient artist TraumaSutra. The story is written by Tamara E. Williams. The background is a painting by Merchants Of Air's own Paul Folk. Before you watch the video below. Make sure you read part 1 on YouTube or Tamara's website. After all, it is a story cycle... |
D.R.I. announce Canadian and North American tour dates
Hardcore/metal crossover pioneers D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles) are currently touring in Australia supporting their latest effort “But Wait… There’s More!”. Furthermore the band has announced their next tours and shows, check out below all the confirmed dates. D.R.I. released their new EP, “But Wait… There’s More!”, on June 10th, via Beer City Records. Order the EP here.
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PUERTO RICO 2017
03.25.17 SAN JUAN, PR - LA RESPUESTA WESTERN CANADA 2017 04.21.17 WINNIPEG, CAN - MANITOBA METALFEST 04.22.17 SASKATOON, CAN - LOUIS 04.23.17 EDMONTON, CAN - UNION HALL 04.24.17 CALGARY, CAN - MARQUEE 04.26.17 VANCOUVER, CAN - RICKSHAW THEATER |
NORTHWEST 2017
04.28.17 SEATTLE, WA - EL CORAZON 04.29.17 PORTLAND, OR - DANTE'S 04.30.17 EUGENE, OR - WHIRLED PIES 05.01.17 GRANTS PASS, OR - SOUND LOUNGE 05.02.17 RED BLUFF, CA - OPHIDIAN STUDIOS 05.03.17 RENO, NV - SHEAS TAVERN 05.04.17 SACRAMENTO, CA - ACE OF SPADES 05.05.17 SALINAS, CA - FOX THEATER 05.06.17 SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SLIMS 05.07.17 WILLITS, CA - COMMUNITY CENTER |
De Profundis, Fen & Taake touring UK
De Profundis have been confirmed as part of a touring package that will be bringing an icy chill to spring in the UK. Along with atmospheric black metallers Fen and tour headliners, the Norwegian lords of the dark, Taake, De Profundis will be descending like black angels upon Bristol, London, Manchester and Glasgow during April. The dates are as follows:
April 6th - Exchange, Bristol
April 7th – The Dome, London
April 8th - Ruby Lounge, Manchester
April 9th - Ivory Blacks, Glasgow
April 6th - Exchange, Bristol
April 7th – The Dome, London
April 8th - Ruby Lounge, Manchester
April 9th - Ivory Blacks, Glasgow
Meniscus announce EU tourdates
Australian post-rockers Meniscus are taking their new album 'Refractions' on the road to Europe in May/June 2017. Support for this tour will come from thier Bird’s Robe label mates We Lost The Sea and Dumbsaint.
The band comments:
It’s been 5 years since our last European tour and we’re eager to bring our new drummer, tunes and visual to a venue near you.
We’re kicking off this tour at Dunk!festival then travelling around to a few of our favourite cities as well as a bunch we’ve never been before. Look forward to seeing you all on our travels.
There’s still a few dates we’re available to perform so hit up Mike at birdsrobe@gmail.com if you’re keen to have Meniscus come to your city.
The band comments:
It’s been 5 years since our last European tour and we’re eager to bring our new drummer, tunes and visual to a venue near you.
We’re kicking off this tour at Dunk!festival then travelling around to a few of our favourite cities as well as a bunch we’ve never been before. Look forward to seeing you all on our travels.
There’s still a few dates we’re available to perform so hit up Mike at birdsrobe@gmail.com if you’re keen to have Meniscus come to your city.
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Fri May 26 – Dunk! Festival, Belgium
Mon May 29 – Leipzig, Germany Tue May 30 – Warsaw, Poland Thu June 1 – Budapest, Hungary Fri June 2 – Cluj-Napoca, Romania Sat June 3 – Bucharest, Romania Mon June 5 – Timisoara, Romania Tue June 6 - Belgrade, Serbia Thu June 8 – Rimini, Italy * Fri June 9 – Vicenza, Italy ** Sat June 10 – Rimini, Italy ** Sun June 11 – Rome, Italy ** Tue June 13 – Barcelona, Spain ** Wed June 14 – Bordeaux, France ** Thu June 15th – Paris, France ** * with Dumbsaint only ** with We Lost The Sea only |
Tarja & My Own Ghost EU tour dates
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One of the most famous voices in the symphonic rock industry, Tarja Turunen, has released a bunch of European tour dates. Support comes from Luxembourg residents My Own Ghost, who will release their new album in April..
Dates; 09/03 - Manchester (UK) - O2 Academy 10/03 - London (UK) - Koko 11/03 - Leeuwarden (NL) - Neushoorn 13/03 - Helmond (NL) - Cacaofabriek 14/03 - Enschede (NL) - Atak 15/03 - Esch-sur-Alzette (LU) - Kulturfabrik 17/03 - Mannheim (DE) - MS Connexion 18/03 - Solothurn (CH) - Kulturfabrik Kofmehl |
Iron Reagan reveal claymation video
Richmond, VA’s Iron Reagan have shared an absolutely uproarious claymation music video for the song “F#ck the Neighbors” off of their recently released album, Crossover Ministry. Animation for the video was done by none other than Robot Chicken / Supermansion animator Johnny McHone, and depicts a claymation Iron Reagan dealing with a claymation disgruntled neighbor who is trying to bust up a house show that features a claymation circle pit, claymation destruction, and so much more.
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—All dates 2/24 - 3/17 with Power Trip --
Feb 22 Nashville, TN The End *No Power Trip* Feb 24 Houston, TX Walter’s Feb 25 New Orleans, LA Siberia Feb 26 Birmingham, AL Saturn Feb 27 Raleigh, NC Kings * Feb 28 Richmond, VA Broadberry *+ Mar 01 Baltimore, MD Soundstage *+ Mar 02 New York, NY Marlin Room +& Mar 03 Pittsburgh, PA Spirit +$ Mar 04 Cleveland, OH Now That’s Class +$ Mar 07 Boston, MA Elk’s Lodge Mar 08 Montreal, QC Les Foufounes Electriques Mar 09 Ottawa, |
ON Brass Monkey
Mar 10 Toronto, ON Velvet Underground Mar 11 Detroit, MI Marble Bar Mar 12 Chicago, IL Reggie’s Mar 13 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Mar 14 Des Moines, IA Vaudeville Mews Mar 16 Kansas City, MO Riot Room Mar 17 Oklahoma City, OK 89th Street Collective *w/ Genocide Pact +w/Concealed Blade &w/ Krimewatch$w/ Protester — With Wrong 3/22 - 3/24 -- Mar 22 Orlando, FL Will’s Pub Mar 23 Miami, FL Churchill’s Mar 24 Tampa, FL Crowbar Mar 25 Greensboro, NC Blind Tiger |
Skeletoon release new video
"Nerd-metal" band Skeletoon have released a first single and video for the song 'Mooncry'. The song comes off the album 'Ticking Clock' which is available for pre-order at Revalve Records.
Expect a good dose of humor, combined with some energetic power metal.
Expect a good dose of humor, combined with some energetic power metal.
Sauron reveal rare 1995 live Baltic Fog footage
Poland’s pagan black metal veterans Sauron dig out some proper old-school footage of their 'The Baltic Fog' era ahead of the first-time vinyl release next month. The 16 minute footage is part of a concert which took place on 10 November 1995.
Originally recorded and released in 1995, the remastered version of 'The Baltic Fog' will be limited to 200 copies. The LP is scheduled for a 3 March 2017 release and is available for pre-orders via the record label’s online store.
'The Baltic Fog' LP was remastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio (Thaw, Mentor) and will also include an exclusive double sided A2 poster with drawings by Krzysztof “Sirkis” Grzywacz (North) and Robert A. von Ritter (Outre, Witchmaster, In Twilight’s Embrace etc.). The new album cover drawing was done by Magadelena Jędrzejczak-Nalazek.
Originally recorded and released in 1995, the remastered version of 'The Baltic Fog' will be limited to 200 copies. The LP is scheduled for a 3 March 2017 release and is available for pre-orders via the record label’s online store.
'The Baltic Fog' LP was remastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio (Thaw, Mentor) and will also include an exclusive double sided A2 poster with drawings by Krzysztof “Sirkis” Grzywacz (North) and Robert A. von Ritter (Outre, Witchmaster, In Twilight’s Embrace etc.). The new album cover drawing was done by Magadelena Jędrzejczak-Nalazek.
Hyenas reveal new video
Freshly signed to Pelagic Records (The Ocean, Mono...), all chaotic Germans Hyenas are ready to let you check out the intense first track and video, 'Homeostasis ' from their debut 'Deadweights'. The album will be released on March 10.
The band comments: "Homeostasis is about being kept down by others and to be someone you’re not. Keep on struggling and you will be able to fight back and hopefully you will find some peace with yourself.
The dark, chaotic style of the video symbolizes the state of mind you can get into while trying to defend yourself from such attacks towards your personality."
The band comments: "Homeostasis is about being kept down by others and to be someone you’re not. Keep on struggling and you will be able to fight back and hopefully you will find some peace with yourself.
The dark, chaotic style of the video symbolizes the state of mind you can get into while trying to defend yourself from such attacks towards your personality."
Tourdates
10.03.: Frankfurt // Klapperfeld
11.03.: Lüdenscheid // AJZ
12.03.: Bielefeld // AJZ
13.03.: Hannover / Stumpf
14.03.: Hamburg // Pooca Bar
15.03.: Leipzig // Atari
16.03.: Dresden // Club 11
17.03.: Nürnberg // Luise Cultfactory
18.03.: Karlsruhe / Stadtmitte
10.03.: Frankfurt // Klapperfeld
11.03.: Lüdenscheid // AJZ
12.03.: Bielefeld // AJZ
13.03.: Hannover / Stumpf
14.03.: Hamburg // Pooca Bar
15.03.: Leipzig // Atari
16.03.: Dresden // Club 11
17.03.: Nürnberg // Luise Cultfactory
18.03.: Karlsruhe / Stadtmitte
Labirinto stream 'Gehenna' in its entirity
Brazilian post-rock/metal masterminds Labirinto just premiered their new album 'Gehenna' in full on YouTube. The album is now available on Pelagic Records.
'Gehenna' is the band's heaviest and darkest release to date: a richly textured sound on an apocalyptic vision, driven by heavy guitars and synths, conceptualized and scored by guitar player Eric Cruxen, who along with his wife and founding member Muriel Curi forms the backbone of the band.
'Gehenna' is the band's heaviest and darkest release to date: a richly textured sound on an apocalyptic vision, driven by heavy guitars and synths, conceptualized and scored by guitar player Eric Cruxen, who along with his wife and founding member Muriel Curi forms the backbone of the band.
Benjamin Finger releases video
Multi-instrumentalist and filmmaker Benjamin Finger has released a video for the track 'Distance of a Shadow (Ghostflowers)'. The video was directed, photographed and edited by Frank Benjamin Finger. The song comes off the album "Ghost Figures", out on Oak Editions the 7th of March 2017/
The tracks on 'Ghost Figures' are piano pieces recorded over the period of two years. The tracks are a collection of many hours of rehearsing and improvising alone in front of the piano.
The tracks on 'Ghost Figures' are piano pieces recorded over the period of two years. The tracks are a collection of many hours of rehearsing and improvising alone in front of the piano.
Sangre de Muerdago announce 10th anniversary EU tour
Spanish dark folk group Sangre de Muerdago, who recently announced the vinyl release of their new EP “Os Segredos da Raposa Vermella” via Neuropa Records, have just confirmed a string of live dates across Europe to celebrate the band’s tenth anniversary.
The band will be performing throughout Spain, France, Germany, Italy and Czech Republic and will be supported by Canadian folk/classical guitarist Nathanael Larochette on all dates. Check out a full tour itinerary below.
Recorded last year at the Cold World Temple with Georg “Xurxo” Börner behind the mixing desk, mixed and mastered by Tobias Häussler, the band’s new EP “Os Segredos da Raposa Vermella” will finally see a physical release on vinyl on March 1st via Neuropa Records. Pre-orders are now available at this location.
The band will be performing throughout Spain, France, Germany, Italy and Czech Republic and will be supported by Canadian folk/classical guitarist Nathanael Larochette on all dates. Check out a full tour itinerary below.
Recorded last year at the Cold World Temple with Georg “Xurxo” Börner behind the mixing desk, mixed and mastered by Tobias Häussler, the band’s new EP “Os Segredos da Raposa Vermella” will finally see a physical release on vinyl on March 1st via Neuropa Records. Pre-orders are now available at this location.
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MARCH
23rd – GER – Dresden @ Studentenclub Bärenzwinger 24th – CZ – Prague @ Atrium na Žižkově - Žižkovská Noc Festival 25th – ÖST – Linz @ Secret Show 26th – ITA – Bolzano @ Stanglerhof 27th – ITA – Bologna @ Freakout Club 28th – ITA – Genoa @ San Bernardino Abbey 29th – FRA – Toulon @ L'arbre À Bulles 30th – SPA – Barcelona @ El Pumarejo de Barcelona 31st – SPA – Zaragoza @ La Bóveda del Albergue |
APRIL
1st – SPA – Valencia @ Madame Mim 2nd – SPA – Madrid @ Teatro del Arte 3rd – SPA/POR 4th – SPA – Ourense @ El Pueblo Café Cultural 5th – SPA – Pontevedra @ Liceo Mutante 6th – SPA – Santiago de Compostela @ Galería METRO 7th – SPA – A Coruña @ Nave 1839 · Centro Social Autoxestionado 8th – SPA – Bilbao @ La Karpinteria 9th – FR – Bordeaux @ VOID 10th – FR – Nevers @ Les Copains D'Abord 11th – CH – Geneve @ Spoutnik Cinema 12th – FR – Paris @ tba 13th – GER – Bonn @ tba + Nebelung 14th – GER – Leipzig @ UT Connewitz |
Fange reveal new track
French sludge/noise outfit Fange have premiered a new track, titled "Ressac". The song appears on the band's new record "Pourrissoir", to be released March 17th on vinyl via Throatruiner Records and Lost Pilgrims Records.
"Pourrissoir" was Recorded by K.K.P. & Valentin Jung and contains artwork by Anterograde.
"Pourrissoir" was Recorded by K.K.P. & Valentin Jung and contains artwork by Anterograde.
Reflection return after eight years, album details
Reflection, the driving force of Hellenic Epic/Doom Metal, will be celebrating their 25th anniversary next year and they are now back, with their fourth album, “Bleed Babylon Bleed”! It’s been eight years since the band’s last offering, making this an eagerly awaited release; and with a new vocalist in their ranks this becomes an even more anticipated release!
As this is quite a special release, Pitch Black Records' label founder, Phivos Papadopoulos, felt the need to briefly comment:
“Our 50th release just had to be special. And this is as special as it could get, for a number of reasons! I remember discovering REFLECTION in the early ‘90s and receiving their demo tape after writing to them and how I was blown away by their music. Even more importantly though, since the day we first made contact, a truly unique bond has been formed between myself and the band’s founder and guitarist, Stathis Pavlantis.
A bond that has certainly stood the test of time and has grown more and more throughout the years; we are not just friends, we are family now and the emotions associated with releasing this on my own record label, twenty-something years after we first “met”, cannot easily be put into words. I agreed to sign REFLECTION without even listening to their new album (which I haven’t regretted one tiny bit of course)! Here’s another fine example of that something that makes metal so magical and special I guess!”
Special mention should be made to the guest appearance of Mats Leven of CANDLEMASS. Besides his majestic input on this album, this is also of particular importance since CANDLEMASS have always been a primary influence for REFLECTION. Other noteable guest appearances include Albert Bell (FORSAKEN) and Kostas Tokas (RELOAD).
As this is quite a special release, Pitch Black Records' label founder, Phivos Papadopoulos, felt the need to briefly comment:
“Our 50th release just had to be special. And this is as special as it could get, for a number of reasons! I remember discovering REFLECTION in the early ‘90s and receiving their demo tape after writing to them and how I was blown away by their music. Even more importantly though, since the day we first made contact, a truly unique bond has been formed between myself and the band’s founder and guitarist, Stathis Pavlantis.
A bond that has certainly stood the test of time and has grown more and more throughout the years; we are not just friends, we are family now and the emotions associated with releasing this on my own record label, twenty-something years after we first “met”, cannot easily be put into words. I agreed to sign REFLECTION without even listening to their new album (which I haven’t regretted one tiny bit of course)! Here’s another fine example of that something that makes metal so magical and special I guess!”
Special mention should be made to the guest appearance of Mats Leven of CANDLEMASS. Besides his majestic input on this album, this is also of particular importance since CANDLEMASS have always been a primary influence for REFLECTION. Other noteable guest appearances include Albert Bell (FORSAKEN) and Kostas Tokas (RELOAD).
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Tracklist:
1. Marching to Glory 2. Glorious Victory 3. The Iron Tower 4. Fallen Shadow 5. Takla Makan 6. Time Traveller 7. Stormbringer 8. Ruler of My Own Land 9. Bleed Babylon Bleed |
Dischordia & Quaere Verum tour dates
In just a few short weeks Oklahoma-City based prog-death trio Dischordia will be hitting the road for The Wastelands Tour. In case you missed it, Dischordia recently released a music video for "Bone Hive" from 2016's Thanatopsis that can be viewed below. Joining Dischordia on the tour is St. Louis natives Quaere Verum. Who, like Dischordia, play a complex and difficult to categorize brand of massively heavy and aggressive progressive metal.
March 9 - Springfield, MO @ Outland Bar
March 10 - St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
March 11 - Memphis, TN @ Rockhouse Live
March 12 - Columbus, GA @ The Estate
March 13 - Valdosta, GA @ Ashley Street Station
March 14 - Panama City, FL @ The Dungeon Tavern
March 15 - Birmingham, AL @ The Nick
March 16 - Shreveport, LA @ Bushnookies
March 17 - Dallas, TX @ Reno's Chop Shop
March 18 - Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th St Collective
March 9 - Springfield, MO @ Outland Bar
March 10 - St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
March 11 - Memphis, TN @ Rockhouse Live
March 12 - Columbus, GA @ The Estate
March 13 - Valdosta, GA @ Ashley Street Station
March 14 - Panama City, FL @ The Dungeon Tavern
March 15 - Birmingham, AL @ The Nick
March 16 - Shreveport, LA @ Bushnookies
March 17 - Dallas, TX @ Reno's Chop Shop
March 18 - Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th St Collective
Death Metal Pope release new video + tour dates
US doom mongersDeath Metal Pope have released a video for the song 'From The Dust Returned', coming off their recent album 'Harvest'. The video is comprised of clips taken by Marc Morello on their January 2017 tour.
The band has also confirmed some new tour dates:
Saturday March 18 - Albany, NY - Paulys Hotel
Sunday, March 19 - Long Island, NY - Amityville Music Hall
Thursday, March 23 - Revere, MA - Sammy's Patio
Friday, March 24 - Peterborough, NH - The Wreck Room
Saturday, March 25 - Brooklyn, NY - Lucky 13 Saloon
The band has also confirmed some new tour dates:
Saturday March 18 - Albany, NY - Paulys Hotel
Sunday, March 19 - Long Island, NY - Amityville Music Hall
Thursday, March 23 - Revere, MA - Sammy's Patio
Friday, March 24 - Peterborough, NH - The Wreck Room
Saturday, March 25 - Brooklyn, NY - Lucky 13 Saloon
Blackbird Hill reveal new song
French garage blues duo Blackbird Hill take you to the crossroads with their new single "Midday Moonlight", taken off their forthcoming 6-track of the same name. Tenebrous rock encounters are to be expected on May 5th.
Since 2012, the band has already played many festivals and club shows in France, Belgium, but also shared the stage with reference acts such as James Leg, The Temperance Movement and King Mud.
The artwork for this new 6-track record "Midday Moonlight" was designed by Ita Duclair.
Since 2012, the band has already played many festivals and club shows in France, Belgium, but also shared the stage with reference acts such as James Leg, The Temperance Movement and King Mud.
The artwork for this new 6-track record "Midday Moonlight" was designed by Ita Duclair.
