Belphegor, Possessed & Absu announce EU tourdates
We kick this edition of 'Rock 'n Scroll' off with a double headliner tour, featuring Belphegor and Possessed. Old school black metal horde Absu will support.
02.12.2016 – FR – Paris, Glazart 03.12.2016 – IT – Brescia, Circolo Colony 04.12.2016 – CH – Zurich, Dynamo 06.12.2016 – SK – Kosice, Collosseum 07.12.2016 – SLO – Ljubljana, Kino Siska 08.12.2016 – CZ – Ostrava,Barrack Club 09.12.2016 – PL – Wroclaw, Alibi 10.12.2016 – GER – Berlin, Nuke Club 11.12.2016 – NL – Tilburg, Dudok 12.12.2016 – UK – Glasgow, Classic Grand 13.12.2016 – UK – London, Islington Academy 15.12.2016 – GER – Ludwigsburg, Rockfabrik 16.12.2016 – tba 17.12.2016 – BEL – Bruges, Entrepot 18.12.2016 – GER – Hamburg, Logo 19.12.2016 – GER – Flensburg, Roxy 20.12.2016 – GER – Erfurt, From Hell |
Ortega stream “Sacred States” In Full

Belgian doom/sludge noisemakers Ortega have just shared a full stream of their forthcoming second full-length “Sacred States” ahead of its release tomorrow via Consouling Sounds.
The album has premiered via our colleagues of Cvlt Nation, who stated “Over the course of five mind-expanding tracks, this band proves that they are carving out their own lane in the doom soundscape. ORTEGA’s music hits you in the places that your humanity is most alive.” Of course, our review will be online shortly.
The album has premiered via our colleagues of Cvlt Nation, who stated “Over the course of five mind-expanding tracks, this band proves that they are carving out their own lane in the doom soundscape. ORTEGA’s music hits you in the places that your humanity is most alive.” Of course, our review will be online shortly.
Syndrome streams full album + tour with Mono & Alcest

Speaking about streams at Cvlt Nation, nearly three weeks following the release of “Forever and a Day" via Consouling Sounds, Syndrome, the ambient/drone project of Amenra’s guitarist Mathieu Vandekerckhove, is finally streaming the new album.
Read our review for this album here.
Featuring a special contribution from Dehn Sora (Treha Sektori, Sembler Deah, Ovtrenoir,) “Forever and a Day" was released on vinyl/cd on September 16th via Consouling Sounds and follows-up the project’s critically-acclaimed debut work “Now and Forever,” issued in 2012.
Additionally, the group has recently announced a new run of live shows across Europe, supporting Mono and Alcest. Check the full dates below.
Oct 27: Dresden Beatpol, Germany
Oct 29: Munich Strom, Germany
Oct 30: Cologne Gebaude 9, Germany
Oct 31: Karlsruhe Jubez, Germany
Nov 01: Winterthur Salzhaus, Switzerland
Nov 02: Segrate Circolo Magnolia, Italy
Nov 03: Nova Gorica Mostovna, Slovenia
Nov 04: Bologna Locomotiv, Italy
Nov 05: Rome Init, Italy
Nov 06: Turin Spazio 211, Italy
Nov 07: Lyon Cco Villeurbanne, France
Nov 08: Paris La Maroquinerie, France
Read our review for this album here.
Featuring a special contribution from Dehn Sora (Treha Sektori, Sembler Deah, Ovtrenoir,) “Forever and a Day" was released on vinyl/cd on September 16th via Consouling Sounds and follows-up the project’s critically-acclaimed debut work “Now and Forever,” issued in 2012.
Additionally, the group has recently announced a new run of live shows across Europe, supporting Mono and Alcest. Check the full dates below.
Oct 27: Dresden Beatpol, Germany
Oct 29: Munich Strom, Germany
Oct 30: Cologne Gebaude 9, Germany
Oct 31: Karlsruhe Jubez, Germany
Nov 01: Winterthur Salzhaus, Switzerland
Nov 02: Segrate Circolo Magnolia, Italy
Nov 03: Nova Gorica Mostovna, Slovenia
Nov 04: Bologna Locomotiv, Italy
Nov 05: Rome Init, Italy
Nov 06: Turin Spazio 211, Italy
Nov 07: Lyon Cco Villeurbanne, France
Nov 08: Paris La Maroquinerie, France
Ambassador21 pre-order started

Industrial noise horde Ambassador21 are about to unleash their latest effort "Human Rage" which is planned to be hitting the streets October 25th 2016 on Invasion.
The album will be available as a CD, 2CD Deluxe Edition (limited to 300 copies), digital album.
Pre-sales start now at the Ambassador21 online store
The album will be available as a CD, 2CD Deluxe Edition (limited to 300 copies), digital album.
Pre-sales start now at the Ambassador21 online store
Balfor announce album details

Ukrainian Barbaric Black Metal horde Balfor, which recently announced signing with legendary French black metal label Drakkar Productions, revealed the cover artwork and track listing for the band’s forthcoming effort, entitled “Black Serpent Rising”.
The “Black Serpent Rising” artwork created by Ukrainian artist Nurgeslag (Rotting Christ).
The band states: “We are very excited to reveal the first details of our new album entitled 'Black Serpent Rising'. The cover artwork was created by a Ukrainian artist Nugeslag who was the talent and mastermind behind the cover artwork on the latest Rotting Christ albums. His work is unique and exquisite, and captures perfectly the whole concept of the album. A true piece of art!”
"Black Serpent Rising" will be released January 15th via Drakkar Productions
The album was recorded at More Music Studio in Kyiv, Ukraine. Mixed and mastered at Blacklight Studio by Shaddar (Khors, Ulvegr, etc.).
The “Black Serpent Rising” artwork created by Ukrainian artist Nurgeslag (Rotting Christ).
The band states: “We are very excited to reveal the first details of our new album entitled 'Black Serpent Rising'. The cover artwork was created by a Ukrainian artist Nugeslag who was the talent and mastermind behind the cover artwork on the latest Rotting Christ albums. His work is unique and exquisite, and captures perfectly the whole concept of the album. A true piece of art!”
"Black Serpent Rising" will be released January 15th via Drakkar Productions
The album was recorded at More Music Studio in Kyiv, Ukraine. Mixed and mastered at Blacklight Studio by Shaddar (Khors, Ulvegr, etc.).
Detoxed release track from upcoming album

French modern thrashers Detoxed have unveiled a first track, 'Fear Of Terror' from their upcoming album 'Modern Slavery'. For the band, this is a new start after a recent line-up change. 'Modern Slavery' is a modern thrash metal album and will be released on October 17th through Send The Wood andSeason Of Mist
Nahum stream new album in full

Czech death thrashers Nahum have released a full stream of their latest album 'And The Chaos Has Begun' on YouTube.
THE CONCEPT OF THE NEW ALBUM
Thematically, the album is linked to the “The Gates Are Open” album and shifts its apocalyptical topic even further. While the debut only had a vision of apocalypse and felt it approach hearing the message that nothing stands in its way (the gates are open), the new album is contemplating its triggering. What was about to come in the first album is now happening. In real time, we can see increasing chaos in the state, on the streets, and even in the heads of people regularly lubricated by the media. The raging chaos is a tool, side effect and also the essence of apocalypse that has just started and that will be the last thing humanity will experience. We have just entered the last era!
THE CONCEPT OF THE NEW ALBUM
Thematically, the album is linked to the “The Gates Are Open” album and shifts its apocalyptical topic even further. While the debut only had a vision of apocalypse and felt it approach hearing the message that nothing stands in its way (the gates are open), the new album is contemplating its triggering. What was about to come in the first album is now happening. In real time, we can see increasing chaos in the state, on the streets, and even in the heads of people regularly lubricated by the media. The raging chaos is a tool, side effect and also the essence of apocalypse that has just started and that will be the last thing humanity will experience. We have just entered the last era!
Liberty Lies reveal new song

English alternative rockers Liberty Lies are pleased to share their latest single 'Are You Listening?'. The news comes as the band announce their November 2016 tour supporting Saliva, SOiL and Sons Of Texas. Check out the lyric video on YouTube below.
About the new single, drummer Adam Stevens said, "This is our heaviest song to date, and the one that we are most proud of. We've managed to find the sound that we have been trying to capture for years. The song was born out of frustration in the practice room and with the industry itself."
About the new single, drummer Adam Stevens said, "This is our heaviest song to date, and the one that we are most proud of. We've managed to find the sound that we have been trying to capture for years. The song was born out of frustration in the practice room and with the industry itself."
Shark Infested Daughters announce album details and tour dates

Calgary, AB metalcore six piece, SHARK INFESTED DAUGHTERS announce they will be performing dates in British Columbia and Alberta as part of their tour in support of their forthcoming album 'These Tides, Our Tombs' due out on November 11th. The tour will kick off in Vancouver, BC on November 3rd and end in Grande Prairie, AB on November 13th with select dates supported by Nanaimo, BC's The Body Politic and Edmonton, AB's Corvus The Crow (dates listed below).
The band comments on the release:
"These Tides, Our Tombs" is a project that has been in the works for the last two years. Our entire goal was to create an album that challenged all of us musically plus would break down the genre walls placed upon us by our previous releases. On a lyrical standpoint, the album is an emotional roller coaster touching on subjects such as loss, suicide and depression. "These Tides" symbolizes the negativity that surrounds us; "Our Tombs" symbolizes how we choose to deal with them. It's either sink or swim. We hope the fans will feel the same raw emotion we put into writing this record."
"These Tides, Our Tombs" is a project that has been in the works for the last two years. Our entire goal was to create an album that challenged all of us musically plus would break down the genre walls placed upon us by our previous releases. On a lyrical standpoint, the album is an emotional roller coaster touching on subjects such as loss, suicide and depression. "These Tides" symbolizes the negativity that surrounds us; "Our Tombs" symbolizes how we choose to deal with them. It's either sink or swim. We hope the fans will feel the same raw emotion we put into writing this record."

Tracklist
1. Tidebringer (3:49)
2. Glass Kingdom (3:33)
3. To Those Who Have Hurt (3:42)
4. White Fang (3:39)
5. Dead Eye (3:16)
6. Half-Life (3:05)
7. Kyubi (3:21)
8. Lifestream (3:25)
9. Hyperion (4:14)
10. Hitokiri (3:34)
11. Acoustic Version - Tide Bringer (4:03)
1. Tidebringer (3:49)
2. Glass Kingdom (3:33)
3. To Those Who Have Hurt (3:42)
4. White Fang (3:39)
5. Dead Eye (3:16)
6. Half-Life (3:05)
7. Kyubi (3:21)
8. Lifestream (3:25)
9. Hyperion (4:14)
10. Hitokiri (3:34)
11. Acoustic Version - Tide Bringer (4:03)
Tour Dates:
Nov 3- Vancouver, BC - Funky Winkerbeans* Nov 4 - Nanaimo, BC - The Cambie Nov 5 - Victoria, BC -TBA Nov 6 - Port Alberni, BC - The Rainbow Room* Nov 10 - Leduc, AB - Murphy's Pub Nov 11 - Calgary, AB - Dicken's Pub** - info (Shark Infested Daughters local CD release show for 'These Tides, Our Tombs') Nov 12 - Edmonton, AB - Mercury Room - info Nov 13 - Grande Prairie, AB - The Industry * without The Body Politic ** without Corvus The Crow |
Therion tribute album, line-up announced

Stygian Crypt prods together with Therion officially unveiled draft line-up for upcoming Tribute to Therion!
An Arrow From The Sun – by Ghost Warfare
Asgard – by Antyra
Baal Reginon – by Revolting Masses
Genocidal Raids – by Remains
Invocation Of Naamah – by Day 40
Kali Yuga Part I – by Dark Letter
Ljusalvheim – by Whirlwind Storm
Pandemonic Outbreak – by Theosophy
Perennial Sophia – by Ivanubis Hollanda
Raven Of Dispersion – by Ivanubis Hollanda
Schwarzalbenheim – by Theudho
Seven Secrets Of The Sphynx – by The No. Q
To Mega Therion – by Imperial Age
The Blood Of Kingu – by Elimi
The Riders Of Theli – by Numenor
The Wand Of Abaris – by Mare Infinitum
The Wings Of The Hydra – by Frozen Ocean
Trul – by Lords Of Aesir
Wisdom And The Cage – by Majesty Of Revival
Stygian Crypt productions together with Therion preparing to release official “A Tribute To Therion” album!
The release will contain 2 CDs:
1st CD – rare cover-versions of different bands which were recorded by Therion and released on compilations just,
2nd CD – new cover versions of Therion songs.
There will be released limited collector's edition.
An Arrow From The Sun – by Ghost Warfare
Asgard – by Antyra
Baal Reginon – by Revolting Masses
Genocidal Raids – by Remains
Invocation Of Naamah – by Day 40
Kali Yuga Part I – by Dark Letter
Ljusalvheim – by Whirlwind Storm
Pandemonic Outbreak – by Theosophy
Perennial Sophia – by Ivanubis Hollanda
Raven Of Dispersion – by Ivanubis Hollanda
Schwarzalbenheim – by Theudho
Seven Secrets Of The Sphynx – by The No. Q
To Mega Therion – by Imperial Age
The Blood Of Kingu – by Elimi
The Riders Of Theli – by Numenor
The Wand Of Abaris – by Mare Infinitum
The Wings Of The Hydra – by Frozen Ocean
Trul – by Lords Of Aesir
Wisdom And The Cage – by Majesty Of Revival
Stygian Crypt productions together with Therion preparing to release official “A Tribute To Therion” album!
The release will contain 2 CDs:
1st CD – rare cover-versions of different bands which were recorded by Therion and released on compilations just,
2nd CD – new cover versions of Therion songs.
There will be released limited collector's edition.
Stellar Temple unveil new music video

A few weeks after the release of their soon to be acclaimed debut full-length album 'Domestic Monster', French 80/90's (hard)heavy/rock/grunge heroes Stellar Temple just unveiled an official music video illustrating the single "Fucking Miles Away" and available right now on YouTube.
"Domestic monster" released through the newborn music label company NewDeal Music (Nedgeva, Nic-U, We Are Boar...) is still available right now for CD and Digital on Bandcamp
"Domestic monster" released through the newborn music label company NewDeal Music (Nedgeva, Nic-U, We Are Boar...) is still available right now for CD and Digital on Bandcamp
Dead By Wednesday release new video

New Haven, CT’s metal titans DEAD BY WEDNESDAY have released “The Surgeon”. “The Surgeon”, an emotionally-charged acoustic track with unexpected flamenco flair courtesy of Soulfly/Cavalera guitarist Marc Rizzo, has the distinction of being the only track on the album to feature the band’s current full-time vocalist Rob Roy, as well as Rizzo, who was announced earlier this Summer had also joined the band as a full time member. The album is available here
Theatres Des Vampires release song and video

Italian “Vampiric Metal” legends THEATRES DES VAMPIRES will release their new album ‘Candyland’ on October 14th via Scarlet Records. Today the band has unleashed the first video "Morgana Effect", taken from the new album. Watch it below. The video was directed by Luca Cavallari, edited by Christian Ice.
The band comments the video:
"It is a great Day for us, after 3 years of a long work We finally released the first song of our new album "Candyland" out on October 14 th via Scarlet records. We decided not to publish anything before cause We wanted to give to our fans a direct messgage, a new strong sound together with the images of the new video " Morgana effect". The video is directed by Luca Cavallari (that is also our great photographer) that become mad during the shooting to coordinate all of us.. (We Are not so quiet!) and Edited by our producer Christian Ice (which is crazy by himself so no problem). We had also some special actors like Sara and Federico, the 2 scary children, the sweet and evil witch Nicole Zuppardi and Billy T Cooper, singer of the band JTR SICKERT as the black angel. 2 different locations, a great Make up team directed by Gianluca Terracina and our personal best fashion designer Diktator. All of them helped us to realize "Morgana Effect" in the best way! We Are thinking already about the next one...so more news will come soon!"
The band comments the video:
"It is a great Day for us, after 3 years of a long work We finally released the first song of our new album "Candyland" out on October 14 th via Scarlet records. We decided not to publish anything before cause We wanted to give to our fans a direct messgage, a new strong sound together with the images of the new video " Morgana effect". The video is directed by Luca Cavallari (that is also our great photographer) that become mad during the shooting to coordinate all of us.. (We Are not so quiet!) and Edited by our producer Christian Ice (which is crazy by himself so no problem). We had also some special actors like Sara and Federico, the 2 scary children, the sweet and evil witch Nicole Zuppardi and Billy T Cooper, singer of the band JTR SICKERT as the black angel. 2 different locations, a great Make up team directed by Gianluca Terracina and our personal best fashion designer Diktator. All of them helped us to realize "Morgana Effect" in the best way! We Are thinking already about the next one...so more news will come soon!"
Loud As Hell Metal Fest open for band submissions

Alberta Canada's Loud As Hell is now taking band submissions for its 2017 edition talking place once again in Drumheller, Alberta at the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds from August 4th to 6th.
Band submissions at the following link http://www.loudashell.com/bands (submissions open October 1st till December 1st) (email, facebook messages or text messages submissions will not be accepted).
Band submissions at the following link http://www.loudashell.com/bands (submissions open October 1st till December 1st) (email, facebook messages or text messages submissions will not be accepted).
Krepitus offer free download of 'Eye Of The Soulless' title track

Calgary four-piece KREPITUS are challenging the relationship between death and thrash metal with their trademark downtrodden technical riffs and fierce aggressive vocals. They have been constantly playing with opposing elements and creating a stable compound of death-fused thrash since their beginnings in 2013.
Set to unleash their debut album 'The Eyes of The Soulless' on November 25th, 2016, the band is offering a FREE download of their release's title track on bandcamp
Set to unleash their debut album 'The Eyes of The Soulless' on November 25th, 2016, the band is offering a FREE download of their release's title track on bandcamp
Chariots of the Gods reveal new video

Recently unleashing their new album 'Ages Unsung' on September 16th, Ottawa, ON's CHARIOTS OF THE GODS have revealed a video for 'Tusk', one of ten shredding assaulting tracks on the release recorded at The Grid with legendary Montreal producer Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Beyond Creation, Neuraxis) plus features a special guest solo from The Agonist's Pascal Jobin on the song 'Into Oblivion'.
The band had this to say about the video:
"It's been more than 3 years since our first official music video for the song 'Tides of War' was released. A lot has changed since then, sand it's time to reveal our first music video 'Tusk' in support of our new record. It was great to have Renaud Jobin, our former vocalist, directing the project and working together again. He has a clear understanding of what the band is about and what we wanted to achieve. We’re really happy with the outcome and can’t wait to do more videos for 'Ages Unsung'".
The band had this to say about the video:
"It's been more than 3 years since our first official music video for the song 'Tides of War' was released. A lot has changed since then, sand it's time to reveal our first music video 'Tusk' in support of our new record. It was great to have Renaud Jobin, our former vocalist, directing the project and working together again. He has a clear understanding of what the band is about and what we wanted to achieve. We’re really happy with the outcome and can’t wait to do more videos for 'Ages Unsung'".
Abysmal Grief celebrate 20 years with new release

Purveyors of some of the finest and most cursed Doom Metal, Italy's own Abysmal Grief returns from the shady graveyard to celebrate their 20 years.
TERROR FROM HELL is proud to release on November 2nd, 2016 this luxurious relic containing: “Reveal Nothing...” CD with all the songs from their singles, splits and 7” , including one new unreleased track “Cursed Be The Rite”; the “Mors Te Audit” tape (the infamous second demotape, originally released on a limited edition of 13 pieces, presented with the same cover and layout); metal pin with Abysmal Grief sigil; exclusive poster; t-shirt exclusively designed for this release … and cemetery soil.
All these doomed hymns and devotional items are housed in a wooden box strictly limited to 100 pieces. A lugubrious journey from the band's earlier steps into the misty sepulchre in late 90s until 2012. Those who already owns the original items released back then and those who doesn't will be both pleased with such release, which celebrate twenty years of Occult Italian Sound.
TERROR FROM HELL is proud to release on November 2nd, 2016 this luxurious relic containing: “Reveal Nothing...” CD with all the songs from their singles, splits and 7” , including one new unreleased track “Cursed Be The Rite”; the “Mors Te Audit” tape (the infamous second demotape, originally released on a limited edition of 13 pieces, presented with the same cover and layout); metal pin with Abysmal Grief sigil; exclusive poster; t-shirt exclusively designed for this release … and cemetery soil.
All these doomed hymns and devotional items are housed in a wooden box strictly limited to 100 pieces. A lugubrious journey from the band's earlier steps into the misty sepulchre in late 90s until 2012. Those who already owns the original items released back then and those who doesn't will be both pleased with such release, which celebrate twenty years of Occult Italian Sound.
TRACKLIST:
1. Cursed Be The Rite (Bonus Track – recorded in 2016)
2. Exsequia Occulta (2000 – Exsequia Occulta MCD)
3. Sepulchre Of Misfotune(2000 – Exsequia Occulta MCD)
4. Hearse (2002 – Hearse 7”EP)
5. Borgo Pass (2002 – Hearse 7”EP)
6. Creatures From The Grave (2004 – Split W/Tony Tears 7”EP)
7. Brides Of The Goat (2009 – Split W/Denial Of God 7”EP)
8. The Samhain Feast (2009 – The Smhain Feast 7”EP)
9. Grimorium Verum (2009 – The Smhain Feast 7”EP)
10. Celebrate What They Fear (2012 – Celebrate What They Fear 7”EP)
11. Chains Of Death (2012 – Celebrate What They Fear 7”EP)
1. Cursed Be The Rite (Bonus Track – recorded in 2016)
2. Exsequia Occulta (2000 – Exsequia Occulta MCD)
3. Sepulchre Of Misfotune(2000 – Exsequia Occulta MCD)
4. Hearse (2002 – Hearse 7”EP)
5. Borgo Pass (2002 – Hearse 7”EP)
6. Creatures From The Grave (2004 – Split W/Tony Tears 7”EP)
7. Brides Of The Goat (2009 – Split W/Denial Of God 7”EP)
8. The Samhain Feast (2009 – The Smhain Feast 7”EP)
9. Grimorium Verum (2009 – The Smhain Feast 7”EP)
10. Celebrate What They Fear (2012 – Celebrate What They Fear 7”EP)
11. Chains Of Death (2012 – Celebrate What They Fear 7”EP)