Atavismo reveals new track and album details

Spanish progressive power trio Atavismo have premiered a brand new track, 'Pan Y Dolor', coming off the new album 'Inerte'. Inerte consists of 5 new tracks and is due out via Temple of Torturous on April 7, 2017. With a critically acclaimed debut album, 'Desintegración', already under their belts, Atavismo are exploring new territories with their second full length release. Breaking away from the space rock jams of their debut, Atavismo have maintained a psychedelic edge, only this time around the evolution of the band is reflected in their more compact, progressive sounds.
Ashtoreth reveals album teaser, plus first track

Right after opening Tamara E. Williams' 'Lapses' readeos-cycle (watch), Belgian drone-ambient act Ashtoreth has revealed a track and a teaser for his upcoming album. The album, titled 'Morana' will be released by the Unexplained Sounds Group and curated by Raffaele Pezzella (Sonologyst). 'Morana' was recorded live and is dedicated to a Baltic and Slavic goddess associated with seasonal rites based on the idea of death and rebirth of nature. She is an ancient goddess associated with winter's death and rebirth and dreams.
On March 4th, Ashtoreth will perform on Rituals Of Frost in the Belgian city of Mol. Coincidentally, several other acts from the earlier mentioned 'Lapses' cycle, will make their presence too, including Stratosphere and Sitka. You can find all information on the official facebook event page.
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Wayward Bound reveals new single

Belgian one-man post-rock act Wayward Bound has released a first single, 'Seele', from the upcoming album 'Human Instrumentality'. The song also functions as the soundtrack for the demoscene project "Limbo" by Melancholy (click here).
'Human Instrumentality' is scheduled to be released on March 10 and is the follow-up to his 2015 album 'Public Isolation Booth (read our review).
'Human Instrumentality' is scheduled to be released on March 10 and is the follow-up to his 2015 album 'Public Isolation Booth (read our review).
Gurun Gurun release new video

Czech experimental quartet Gurun Gurun & Tomáš Knoflíček has made a new video for the band's song ‘Itsuka no Hoshi‘ (Mergrim Remix). The song, which features guest vocals from Miko, appears on the band’s latest EP ‘Atarashii hi‘. Gurun Gurun are currently busy in the studio putting the finishing touches to their new album ‘Uzu Oto’.
Altar Of Betelgeuze unveil new video

Finnish stoner death metal horde Altar Of Betelgeuze have revealed a video for the song 'Among the Ruins'. Vocalist Matias Nastolin comments:
"Among the Ruins is the title and final track of the upcoming album. As with the debut full-length earlier, we decided that the album should be finished with the longest and most epic one, once again. This song builds up to a massive and surprisingly groovy riff, which is supported by fierce, yet dynamic vocals. The middle part, on the other hand, gives the song a chance to breath a bit with its interplay between the rhythm section, accompanied by lead guitar harmonies. After the song comes to its conclusion, one can admit that "the devastation can not be undone"!
"Among the Ruins is the title and final track of the upcoming album. As with the debut full-length earlier, we decided that the album should be finished with the longest and most epic one, once again. This song builds up to a massive and surprisingly groovy riff, which is supported by fierce, yet dynamic vocals. The middle part, on the other hand, gives the song a chance to breath a bit with its interplay between the rhythm section, accompanied by lead guitar harmonies. After the song comes to its conclusion, one can admit that "the devastation can not be undone"!
Cadaveria release Type O Negative cover

Horror metallers Cadaveria celebrate the release of "Mondoscuro" EP vinyl edition (read our review) (limited to 500 copies-black / 100 copies-white worldwide) unleashing the first of three singles extracted from this EP. "Christian Woman", cover of Type O Negative, is the first one, now available via all digital stores, here.
Cadaveria Herself commented: "This is the very first vinyl release of our history and we are very pleased and excited. Usually we produce music videos along with our releases, but this time I thought to play with images in a different way. I will impersonate the titles of three songs from Mondoscuro, realizing three special shots, that will converge in the cover artwork for Mater Tenebrarum, Dominion of Pain and Christian Woman singles. We will release them monthly through digital stores, starting today till April. Today is the day of Christian Woman, our homage to Peter Steele.”
Cadaveria Herself commented: "This is the very first vinyl release of our history and we are very pleased and excited. Usually we produce music videos along with our releases, but this time I thought to play with images in a different way. I will impersonate the titles of three songs from Mondoscuro, realizing three special shots, that will converge in the cover artwork for Mater Tenebrarum, Dominion of Pain and Christian Woman singles. We will release them monthly through digital stores, starting today till April. Today is the day of Christian Woman, our homage to Peter Steele.”
Akani reveal EU tour dates
Metallic hardcore group Akani, featuring current and former members of Merauder, Soilwork and Dark Tranquillity, have just announced their very first tour across Europe. The band will be preforming throughout Germany, Finland, Switzerland and Denmark, check out the full itinerary below.
17 Mar. - Lathi – Torvi (Finland) 18 Mar. - Pori – TBA (Finland) 19 Mar. - Copenhagen – BETA (Denmark) 20 Mar. - Berlin – Cassiopeia (Germany) 21 Mar. - Dresden – Chemiefabrik (Germany) 22 Mar. - München – Backstage (Germany) 23 Mar. - Bellinzona – Peter Pan (Switzerland) 24 Mar. - Ulm – Eden (Germany) 25 Mar. - Stuttgart – DRA Fest (Germany) |
Intoxicated Rage reveal new track

Boston MA’s Intoxicated Rage are one of the leading lights of the New England heavy metal scene. Influenced by Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Motorhead, and Black Sabbath, vocalist and guitarist Giuseppe Mellone announces in a statement of intent these heavy hitters are “here to kick your ass.” Unleashing their 2016 EP 'Patient Zero Boston', Intoxicated Rage has 2017 locked and loaded with the upcoming release of their first full length ‘Kill The King’ featuring roots in traditional heavy metal and thrash.
Mellone comments on the release
“We just wanted something that could get the message across of who we are. We are doing that in this album and we will do it again on the next. Currently, we are working on different material that almost breaks through these classifications. We want people to hear us on the radio and automatically identify us from our sound.”
Mellone comments on the release
“We just wanted something that could get the message across of who we are. We are doing that in this album and we will do it again on the next. Currently, we are working on different material that almost breaks through these classifications. We want people to hear us on the radio and automatically identify us from our sound.”
Serpico release new single and music video

Finnish Hard Rock group Serpico have released a new single and music video for their track "Ain't Better To Leave". The music video reminisces the bygone era when music videos were viewed from VHS tapes recorded on by older relatives that had cable TV, and when heavy rock grew in popularity amongst the youth culture yet was disproved by older generations.
The video was inspired by the band's previous visit to the U.K. Serprico wasn't that organized with their tour planning and found themselves in a strange city without a place to sleep. After several twists and turns they found themselves in the company of local suburban-princesses. They had to sway intimately to Bon Jovi songs in exchange for accommodation, beer and cigarettes. Of course in the video you cant see any swaying to Bon Jovi songs and it doesn't make any reference to that previous story. But it was a trip to be remembered! "
The video was inspired by the band's previous visit to the U.K. Serprico wasn't that organized with their tour planning and found themselves in a strange city without a place to sleep. After several twists and turns they found themselves in the company of local suburban-princesses. They had to sway intimately to Bon Jovi songs in exchange for accommodation, beer and cigarettes. Of course in the video you cant see any swaying to Bon Jovi songs and it doesn't make any reference to that previous story. But it was a trip to be remembered! "
Synthetic Aurality release video
Ambient act Synthetic Aurality has revealed a new video for the track 'Forestal'.
~Music: Synthetic Aurality
~Film: Digifish
~Director: Paul Banks
~Producer: Sarah Urban
~Production Assistant: Paul Hollingsworth
~Editor: Matt Clarke
~Make-up artist: Marie Hollingsworth
~Location: Bar Farm Antiques, York
~Actor: Pip Atkins
~Music: Synthetic Aurality
~Film: Digifish
~Director: Paul Banks
~Producer: Sarah Urban
~Production Assistant: Paul Hollingsworth
~Editor: Matt Clarke
~Make-up artist: Marie Hollingsworth
~Location: Bar Farm Antiques, York
~Actor: Pip Atkins
Raster-Noton 20 years book+compilation

Highly acclaimed German electronic music label Raster-Noton has announced its 20 year commemorative »source book 1« which includes a comprehensive review of the label, comprised of the extensive catalog of all releases and series published between 1996 and 2016. A further exclusive part of the publication is the accompanying »archiv 4« compilation CD, which is only available in acquisition of the book. The compilation is includes tracks from influent members of the label including Alva Noto, Byetone, Frank Bretschneider, Kangding Ray, Emptyset, Senking, Grischa Lichtenberger, Kyoka, Robert Lippok, Uneo Masaaki, and Anne-James Chaton.
This has been a big year for Raster-Noton, who in the summer of 2016, toured extensively around the world as well as presented their »white circle« installation in venues such as the ZKM in Karlsruhe and the Halle am Berghain in Berlin. 2016 also saw the introduction of a younger generation of visionary artists to the label by releasing works from Grischa Lichtenberger, Kyoka, and Jesse Osborne-Lanthier.
This has been a big year for Raster-Noton, who in the summer of 2016, toured extensively around the world as well as presented their »white circle« installation in venues such as the ZKM in Karlsruhe and the Halle am Berghain in Berlin. 2016 also saw the introduction of a younger generation of visionary artists to the label by releasing works from Grischa Lichtenberger, Kyoka, and Jesse Osborne-Lanthier.
Christ Agony EU tourdates with Eternal Samhain and Euphobia

Still fresh from their "Legacy Tour", the Polish Black Metal Legends Christ Agony have announced their Eastern European tour, kicking off on April 20 in Cluj Napoca. The tour support come from the Bulgarian death metallers Eufobia and Italian symphonic black metallers Eternal Samhain.
April 20 - Cluj Napoca @ Hard Club
April 21 - Craiova @ CSS
April 22 - Bucharest @ TBA
April 23 - Varna @ Varna Live Club
April 24 - Sofia @ Live & Loud
April 25 - Ruse @ Legacy
April 26 - Timisoara @ Daos
April 20 - Cluj Napoca @ Hard Club
April 21 - Craiova @ CSS
April 22 - Bucharest @ TBA
April 23 - Varna @ Varna Live Club
April 24 - Sofia @ Live & Loud
April 25 - Ruse @ Legacy
April 26 - Timisoara @ Daos
Scala Mercalli release 'making of "September 18, 1860" video

Italian heavy metallers Scala Mercalli have released their "making of" video for "September 18, 1860". The video is dedicated to the battle of Castelfidardo. During the battle, Sardinian Kingdom Army defeated Pontifical State Army to set Umbria and Marche regions free: the two regions so became part of the new Italian Kingdom. The video has been filmed in the same places where the battle took place, under the National Monument to the Fallen. Here are the "behind the scenes" and the impressions of the band!
Maggie McClure releases new single
Cage of Creation reveal two new tracks

Russian psychedelic black metal act Cage of Creation have presented two tracks from their upcoming tape EP "III" - third and the final part of the swamp-wandering trilogy. The EP will be released as black, slipcased tape limited to 66 copies on 4/3/17
pre-order the EP here.
pre-order the EP here.
Sorority Noise share new single and lyric video

Sorority Noise are now streaming "A Better Sun", the second single off of their upcoming record "You're Not As _____ As You Think". The single follows the highly regarded first single "No Halo" which was released in January. "You're Not As _____ As You Think" is set to be released on March 17th via Big Scary Monsters. Pre-orders are available now at sororitynoise.com.
Insanity Alert release new video

Austrian crossover/thrash band Insanity Alert have launched a new video called 'Metal Punx Never Die!'. This new video shows where this band stands for: moshpits, short but exciting songs, lots of fun and above all, a great dose of nostalgia, but, they do it all with a modern twist and everything sounds good while the songs speak for themselves....
See for yourself on this raging video.
See for yourself on this raging video.
Eight Sins premiere new video

A few weeks after the official release of its brand new and self-produced album, 'Serpents', French hardcore/metal/thrash gang Eight Sins premiered a new official music video for the song 'Beer & moshpit'. 'Serpents' is still available or CD, Tape on the band's webstore and Digital formats through the main legal platforms.