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Lord 13 Streaming Songs From New Album
Formed in Greece back in 1999, Lord 13 already has two demos and a couple full-length albums to it's credit. It's latest opus, "2013," is being issued for download and streaming over on the band's official website. Lord 13 has supported the likes of Orange Goblin, Cathedral, Los Natas, Nebula and Hawkwind on tour. Many of the tracks from "2013" are... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Dirk Baur: "I Was Struggling With The Strange Doctrines From The Catholic Church"
German Coronatus developed its own unique and patented brand of symphonic metal, which utilizes a dual female vocal attack. Up to the release of its fourth album ?Terra Incognita? (See Metal Underground?s review here), in 2011, the band has been a revolving door of vocalists. The latest release saw the band welcoming back former vocalist Ada Fletch... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
The Faceless Join This Year's Summer Slaughter Lineup
According to the tour's official Facebook, The Faceless will be touring alongside Cannibal Corpse and Between The Buried and Me this summer on The Summer Slaughter Tour. While there were some earlier hints, nothing was confirmed until now that The Faceless would be on the tour. No dates have been announced yet but will be posted as soon as they are... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Jeff Loomis Reveals New Touring Lineup
Jeff Loomis, ex-Nevermore guitar prodigy, has been added to the 24-date, coast-to-coast US tour with Protest the Hero, Periphery, The Safety Fire, and Today I Caught the Plague. Jeff Loomis reveals the quality players he's brought in to accompany him on the stage: Joe Nurre - guitar (Shaded Enmity) Gregory Macklin - bass (System Divide, Ordinan... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Iron Mask Album "Black As Death" To See North American Release
"Black As Death," the new album from Belgian neo-classical power metal masters Iron Mask, will be released stateside this February 14th, following its European release in December. What started as a side project for Magic Kingdom guitar master Dushan Petrossi a decade ago has taken on a life of its own, with Iron Mask eventually becoming the mor... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Cap De Craniu Releases New Music Video For "I'll Break You Again Tomorrow"
Bucharest, Romania's Cap De Craniu has posted a new music video online for the track "I'll Break You Again Tomorrow." Check out the video clip below. The song "I'll Break You Again Tomorrow" comes from the band's first full-length album "I'll Kill If I Live," which will be released on February 7th through Metalfan Records. The track listing ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Triaxis Announces U.K. Tour With Elimination
Two of U.K. metal's rising stars, Elimination and Triaxis, have teamed up for the End Of Days tour. Sponsored by Ed Stone, the tour sees the duo visit Wales, London, the North East and South of England, as well as the Midlands throughout March. Elimination joins the tour after having released "The Blood of Titans" album. Says guitarist Dave Spic... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Funebrarum Updates European Tour Schedule
U.S. death metal act Funebrarum is currently on the road in Europe with Denmark's Undergang. According to Xtreem Music, "Don't be a pussy... don't miss this tour! ...or later you'll cry like a fucking pussy!!" The following tour dates are still remaining: 15.02 - Lille, France @ La Chimère 16.02 - Bordeaux, France @ Heretic Club 17.02 - Mad... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
In Alcatraz 1962 Posts New Album Studio Video Update
In Alcatraz 1962 recently signed a deal with Standby Records, and is currently in the studio recording a new album. You can now check out the band's first studio video update in the player below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Church Of Misery Streaming Previously Unreleased Song From "Minstrel Of Mourning"
Church of Misery (Illinois/USA) has posted a song online from the band's unreleased 1993 album, "Minstrel of Mourning." Check out the track "Despair (At the Cemetery Gates)" in the player below. This is the first time a song from this album has been posted anywhere, and the album will see its release later this year through Razorback Recordings. ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Big End Bolt Releases Second Official Video
Moscow's brutal death metal horde Big End Bolt has released the second official video from it's debut album "Mechanical Race Creation." The official video is for the track "Power Driven Surgeon." Check out a few more tracks from the disc by heading over to Big End Bolt's official Facebook page. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Deathcult To Release Debut Album Through Razorback
Razorback Recordings has issued the following announcement about the upcoming debut release from Deathcult: "Razorback Recordings is proud to announce that we will be releasing the debut full-length CD from Chicago's DEATHCULT! This is some of the best and most exciting Death Metal we've heard in a long time. "Oldschool and extremely catchy w... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Interview with Arkona
Arkona has been one of the premier Pagan-influenced bands for years; a decade to be exact. The folk metallers have been touring heavily in support of their sixth full-length album "Slovo", and will soon to be tearing up festivals across Europe and America like Paganfest, Extremefest, and Brutal Assault. I talked to Arkona about "Slovo", touring, an... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
The GBS To Release New EP "Fuck The Holy Trinity"
Finnish extreme black metal act The GBS will release a new EP entitled "Fuck the Holy Trinity" this coming February via Wolfsvuur Records. You can check out several tracks from the upcoming release via the band's Facebook profile here. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Pallbearer Reveals "Sorrow & Extinction" Album Details
Arkansas based doomsters Pallbearer will be releasing ?Sorrow & Extinction? on February 21st in North America and February 28th in the UK/Europe via Profound Lore Records. The cover artwork can be viewed below, and the track listing is as follows: 1. Foreigner 2. Devoid of Redemption 3. The Legend 4. An Offering of Grief 5. Given to the Grav... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Naglfar Reveals "Téras" Album Artwork
Naglfar has now revealed the cover artwork of the upcoming album "Téras" -- the band's first studio release since 2007. Featuring artwork by Niklas Sundin, who has already designed artwork for bands such as In Flames, Arch Enemy, At The Gates, and many others, "Téras" will be released through Century Media Records on March 26th in Europe and March ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Lacuna Coil Announces Acoustic Meet-And-Greet Show In Chicago
In support of the new release "Dark Adrenaline" (reviewed here), Lacuna Coil will perform an acoustic set and meet-and-greet with fans at the Cobra Lounge in Chicago on February 10th. Presented by Metal Army America and Unholy Empire, this special night with the band is open to the public and will take place after the group's performance at Giga... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Periphery Live Footage From Germany Available
Fan-filmed footage has been posted online of Periphery performing live in Dusseldorf, Germany on February 2nd, 2012. Check out the video clip below. In other Periphery news, the band will be playing the Download festival this coming June, as well as hitting the road in March to tour with Protest the Hero. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Skeletal Spectre Posts New Album Recording Update
Female fronted, ghastly doom/death metal hybrid Skeletal Spectre is currently in the process of recording a new album. The band has checked in with the following brief update about the recording process: "Recorded vocals for 3 more songs last night. Only 4 more to go and then the 3rd album will be completed!" Further details on the new album ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Six Feet Under Cancels Tour Of Central And South America
Six Feet Under has issued the following statement via it's Facebook page: "Our apologies to our fans in South/Central America. Our recently rescheduled tour has been canceled. We will hopefully reschedule with a new promotion company this year for a full blown tour and a great touring package. More info in the months to come. Thank you for your sup... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Atlas Versus Streaming New Song "Effluvium"
Austin, TX based act Atlas Versus has uploaded a new song for fans to check out online. Listen to the newly posted track "Effluvium" in the SoundCloud player below. You can also find more Atlas Versus music online by heading over to Facebook or Reverbnation. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Antigama Finishes Recording New Material, Mixing To Start Soon
Antigama, which recently re-signed with Selfmadegod Records, has now checked in with the following update about recording new material: "Yesterday we've finished the recordings. Drums, bass, guitars and vocals are done. Everything sounds great so far. "Next week all the songs will be mixed and mastered by Szymon Czech in his Elephant Studio. ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Revilement Offering New Album On "Pay What You Want" Scale
Revilement has issued the following announcement about releasing the band's new album "Pillars of Balance" online: "Our new album, Pillars of Balance, is now available as a 'Pay what you wants' download on our Bandcamp page! Get it for a dollar, get it for five bucks, or get it for free! Support the underground!" You can stream or download th... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
The Ralph Posts "Fragments" EP Preview
Croatian band The Ralph has posted a teaser preview clip online for the band's "Fragments" EP. Listen to the teaser trailer in the YouTube clip below, or listen to more of The Ralph's music by heading over to Facebook. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Code Of Hypocrisy Issues "Towarsd Sheol" EP Update
Code of Hypocrisy has checked in with the following brief announcement about the band's upcoming debut EP: "Breaking news: legendary producer Tomas Skogsberg (Backyard Babies, The Hellacopters, Entombed, Tiamat, Dismember, etc. etc.) will mix the debut Code of Hypocrisy EP 'Towards Sheol' in April at famous Sunlight Studios, Sweden. Rock 'n' rol... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com