Industrial Metal Veteran SKOLD Unearths Lost Album From 2002, Previews Opening Track

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“The past is never dead. It’s not even past” proclaimed William Faulkner. If anybody knows the truth of this statement, it’s longtime producer/songwriter/musician Tim Skold. After cutting his teeth with metal bands in his home country of Sweden, Skold came into his own with his eponymous industrial metal project, SKOLD, releasing his self-titled debut album Skold in 1996. The album was extremely well-received appearing in major studio films (Disturbing Behavior, Universal Soldier: The Return) and establishing Skold as a one-of-a-kind talent both in front of and behind the mixing board. On the cusp of completing the highly anticipated follow-up album, Skold was recruited by industrial empresario Marilyn Manson to join his band in 2001, touring and producing several albums and singles up to 2008.

From there Skold picked up where his solo career left off releasing more albums under the Skold moniker, but one album continued to linger: the abandoned follow-up album. Sure, several tracks had been leaked and downloaded innumerable times on the internet (at a time when digital music distribution was a wild wild west of piracy a la Napster) but the album seemed to be a piece of Skold’s past that refused to die, or even stay past. So, the artist got to work on finishing the mythic Dead God album (also known as Disrupting The Orderly Routine Of The Institution), mastering the album from the original full resolution mixes, and is now set to release it on all formats on April 15. This set crackles with turn of the century digital fury and paranoia, sounding as fresh today as it was groundbreaking then! 

By way of previewing the album, the lead off track, “Don’t Pray For Me,” is being released to all digital platforms. 

Stream the single: https://orcd.co/skold_dont_pray_for_me

Expect to hear more from Skold this year as rumors that he is once again collaborating with Marilyn Manson have been confirmed. The two are also contributing to the new Ye album Donda 2. So pre-order your copy of Dead God before they disappear again!

Pre-order the CD/vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=skold+dead+god&post_type=product

Pre-save the digital: https://orcd.co/skold_dont_pray_for_me

Track List:

  1. Don’t Pray For Me
  2. The Point
  3. Dead God
  4. If
  5. Believe
  6. Burn
  7. I Hate
  8. Consequence
  9. Don’t Ask Me
  10. Too Weird

DEMONICAL Reveal New Video And Single ‘We Conquer The Throne’

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Swedish death metal tyrants DEMONICAL are premiering a music video for a new song titled “We Conquer The Throne” in anticipation of their seventh studio album “Mass Destroyer”, set for release on May 6th on Agonia Records. Click through the link below to watch the video, which was directed by Tobias Rydsheim of Svartna Film.

Struck by a burst of inspiration, DEMONICAL indulged in a creative spree immediately after the release of their antecedent offering, “World Domination”; and with expertise worthy of death metal veterans, shaped it into “Mass Destroyer”. Developed in less than two years, the album reflects the energy that spawned its creation, and keeps to the Swede’s HM2-beaten track, promising a few twists along the way. Adorned in an old fashioned attire, “Mass Destroyer” packs a gruesome punch, embodies organic sounding and delivers a truly fiendish experience from well-seasoned old-school death-dealers.

“A huge inspirational boost hit us so why waste time and wait? Just hammer while the metal is hot,” explains the band, as to what seems to be a tried and true process, that already preceded “Hellsworn” (2009), “Death Infernal” (2011) and “Darkness Unbound” (2013). “The outcome is here, our seventh full-length and another vicious Demonical assault of Stockholm-style death metal madness and beyond,” the band comments. “Once again and as always, we wanted to crawl back in time and explore the early days of death metal but with traces and hints of various other metallic subgenres.”

Mark Riddick (Absu, Arsis) added his gruesome touch to “Mass Destroyer” in designing the fiendish cover artwork. Glashuset and Sellnoise Studios were used for recording with Johan Hjelm and Jonas Arnberg behind the helm, while Karl Daniel Liden mixed and mastered the album at his Tri-Lamb Studios. “We worked with the same production team as last time and the result turned out nothing but great,” the band continues. “A dynamic and breathing album we all feel very satisfied and proud off. Can’t wait to destroy the masses!”

Tracklisting:
1. We Conquer The Throne
2. Sun Blackened
3. Fallen Mountain
4. Wrathspawn
5. Dödsmarsch
6. Lifeslave
7. Cemented In Ire
8. By Hatred Bound

Tour dates:
2022-05-10 CZ Prague – Modra Vopice
2022-05-11 DE Dresden – Chemiefabrik
2022-05-12 DE Bochum – Matrix
2022-05-13 DE Hamburg – Bambi Galore
2022-05-14 DE Rostock – Zwischenbau
2022-05-15 DE Göttingen – Freihafen

KREATOR Release Video For Brand New Single ‘Strongest Of The Strong’

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The mighty KREATOR are proud to unveil “Strongest Of The Strong,” the second single from their forthcoming fifteenth studio album, “Hate Über Alles,” which will be released on June 10th, 2022. Five years after their highly acclaimed album “Gods Of Violence” (2017), peaking at #1 in the German album charts, the genre-defining band are happy to present this 11-track behemoth. 

The unrelenting mid-tempo sledgehammer “Strongest Of The Strong” definitely lives up to its name and quite fittingly features renowned strongman and vegan advocate Patrik Baboumian who adds thundering backing vocals to the song’s anthemic chorus.

Patrik also appears in the music video for the song as the comic book character Earthraiser who’s fighting for animals and nature. The video was directed by Tom Schlagkamp and shot in South Africa. Check it out below!

Mille Petrozza comments:
“Strongest of the Strong represents every person on this planet who is striving to become a force of good in a world filled with a lot of bad. It’s a straightforward banger with a message that only one man could carry; his name is Patrik ‘Earthraiser’ Baboumian! Great working with him in the studio and on the music video, a man with a lot of shared values with my own. We hope you enjoy!”

LISTEN TO THE SINGLE “STRONGEST OF THE STRONG”: https://kreator.bfan.link/strongest-of-the-strong
PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE THE ALBUM “HATE ÜBER ALLES”: https://kreator.bfan.link/hate-uber-alles

KREATOR – Hate Über Alles 
Release Date: June 10, 2022

01.    Sergio Corbucci Is Dead
02.    Hate Über Alles
03.    Killer Of Jesus
04.    Crush The Tyrants
05.    Strongest Of The Strong
06.    Become Immortal
07.    Conquer And Destroy
08.    Midnight Sun
09.    Demonic Future
10.    Pride Comes Before The Fall
11.    Dying Planet

Cover artwork by Eliran Kantor

For 37 years, KREATOR has spear-headed a thrash metal crusade, inspiring generations of metal heads and musicians alike. The collision of traditional and contemporary values is a sentiment that Mille Petrozza has breathed in to the soul of this monumental new album; recruiting visionary producer Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Cavalera Conspiracy, Ghostmane and Turnstile) from Philadelphia to work with the band at the legendary Hansa Studio in Berlin. “Hate Über Alles” features gorgeously grim cover artwork painted by renowned artist Eliran Kantor (Testament, Thy Art Is Murder, Helloween), serving a bold statement against hate and division in today’s society.

Mille Petrozza comments:
“Hate Über Alles reflects the time we’re living in. Everything is really loud and aggressive. The way we communicate has changed, thanks to social media. It causes a lot of imbalance. The world is in a state of disrepair. Life is not harmonic right now, it’s disharmonic… that’s where I was going with the title.”

KREATOR Live 2022

17th Apr – Norway – OSLO – Rockefeller
2nd Jun – Czechia – METALFEST OPEN AIR
18th Jun – Finland – METAL CAPITAL FEST
24th Jun – France – HELLFEST
26th Jun – Italy – ROCK THE CASTLE
30th Jun – Portugal – VOA HEAVY ROCK FESTIVAL
03rd Jul – Finland – TUSKA
04th Aug – Spain – LEYENDAS DEL ROCK
19th Aug – France – MOTOCULTOR FESTIVAL
20th Aug – Netherlands – DYNAMO METAL FEST
23rd Sep – Mexico – MEXICO METAL FEST

KREATOR will embark on a European co-headline tour alongside LAMB OF GOD in November & December 2022. 

State Of Unrest Tour 2022
KREATOR | LAMB OF GOD
with guests: Thy Art is Murder & Gatecreeper

18th Nov – Denmark – COPENHAGEN, Forum Black Box
19th Nov – Sweden – STOCKHOLM, Fryshuset Arenan
21st Nov – Finland – OULU, Teatria
22nd Nov – Finland – HELSINKI, Ice Hall Black Box
24th Nov – Poland – WARSAW, Stodola
26th Nov – Germany – MUNICH, Zenith
27th Nov – Germany – BERLIN, Columbiahalle
29th Nov – Netherlands – TILBURG, 013
30th Nov – Belgium – BRUSSELS, AB
02nd Dec – Germany – LUDWIGSBURG, MHP Arena
03rd Dec – Germany – ESSEN, Grugahalle
04th Dec – Germany – SAARBRÜCKEN, Saarlandhalle
06th Dec – Spain – MADRID, Riviera
07th Dec – Spain – BARCELONA, Razzmatazz
09th Dec – Germany – WIESBADEN, Schlachthof
10th Dec – Germany – HAMBURG, Edel Optics Arena
11th Dec – Germany – LEIPZIG, Haus Auensee
13th Dec – UK – LONDON, O2 Academy Brixton
14th Dec – UK – GLASGOW, O2 Academy
15th Dec – UK – BIRMINGHAM, O2 Academy
16th Dec – UK – BRISTOL, O2 Academy
18th Dec – UK – MANCHESTER, Academy
20th Dec – France – PARIS, L’Olympia
21st Dec – Switzerland – ZURICH, Samsung Hall

TICKETS: https://www.stateofunresttour.com

SAGAS Metal Podcast: Episode 12 Unleashed, Talking MASTODON’s 2004 Album “Leviathan”

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Irish Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rockers REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS Frontman Ren Marabou has posted online the 12th episode of Metal Podcast ‘SAGAS’ in collaboration with Corban Skipwith AKA ‘Serpent Tounge’, this week discussing the 2004 album ‘Leviathan’ by the mighty MASTODON 🔥🤘🏻!

“Welcome back to the SAGAS Metal Podcast where today we talk about the 2004 release by band ‘Mastodon’ This album really is a shining example of how a band can incorporate everything and still sound fluent and smooth!”

Stream episode 12 here:

Available also

Also catch episodes every Sunday at 3pm est on Inner Demon Radio and on the United Music Mafia Roku/Amazon Channel.

In case you missed earlier episodes, watch below

More information at https://www.facebook.com/sagasmetalpodcast

Remember also to check out REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS’ weekly segments for fans and Heathen Tribe lovers at https://www.facebook.com/renmarabou!

Hailing from the Emerald Isle and based in the hills of Co.Donegal these Irish Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rockers, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS, deliver their own take on this powerful genre with a high energy stage show and anthemic, contemporary stylings. Endorsed by Cassidy Guitars, Skull Strings and Fishsticks drum sticks. Signed to United Music Mafia and Managed by Split Screen Management. The band’s next album ‘Tales Of Rune’ is on course for a release date in early 2022. More information TBA.

REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS’ new single ‘Brand Of Sacrifice’ was released on April 2nd!
Stream and buy it at
Distrokid – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/renmarabou/brand-of-sacrifice
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/1yKOPpwG663aD3s8GBbGbJ
Apple Music – https://music.apple.com/ie/album/brand-of-sacrifice/1615413170
Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B09W34H9WV

Watch/ stream:
‘Brand Of Sacrifice’ – https://open.spotify.com/album/1yKOPpwG663aD3s8GBbGbJ
‘Sigurd the Dragon Slayer’ – https://open.spotify.com/track/0OOr73kAIK4WPkt0ZAH5jf
‘Death of Baldr’ – https://ummmusicvideo.com/v/FtJpC
‘Dødssang’ – https://youtu.be/odx-OzoufTI
‘Fenrir’ – https://open.spotify.com/track/3F8c7CKWNs0wdR5XHGOuye

REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS are:
Ren Marabou (Vocals and Guitar)
Terence McCann (Drums)
Michael Casserly (Bass)

Get brand new band merch at https://renmarabou.bigcartel.com

More information at
BAND: https://www.facebook.com/renmarabou
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com

Texas’ CEDARS Announce April + May Shows, Kicking Off at Vaginafest This Saturday

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Texas’ electronic rockers CEDARS have announced their shows in April and May, see the details below!

APRIL
April 9th – Vaginafest
Tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/vagina-fest-tickets-292977201697
FB event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/655026862396744

April 16th – Ragnar’s On the Compound
https://www.bandsintown.com/e/103331670

MAY
May 12th – Come and Take it Live Austin
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edge-of-destiny-album-launch-party-tickets-314035547777

May 13th – Thunder Canyon Brewstillery – Tuscon, AZ
https://www.facebook.com/events/1070062367163135
FREE SHOW

May 14th – Bisbee Grand Hotel – Bisbee, AZ
https://www.facebook.com/events/1078563839383598
FREE SHOW

May 27th – Dan Electro’s Bar – Houston
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-with-cedars-tickets-251706329407

May 28th – The Deadhorse – San Angelo
https://www.facebook.com/events/387345982742876/

More shows TBA.

Just recently CEDARS released the video for ‘Give Up The Ghost’, in case you missed it, watch here:

CEDARS’ frontlady Sandeigh on ‘Give Up The Ghost’:
“Give Up The Ghost take a deep look into the parts of ourselves that struggle to let go. When does the past start to control the future?
For this video, we wanted to create an aesthetic that felt really closed in and chaotic. Something that sort of gave the feeling of being trapped, with lots of jagged movement and oversaturated lights. “

Currently the band is in the studio working on their next full-length album.

The band issued:
“We got started on new concepts even as we were gearing up to release Cowards back in June.

While Cowards explores a theme of letting go and shedding what’s no longer needed, this new body of work is a deeper look into what comes alongside that purging, and what can be possible in its place. Cowards really feels like a forest fire. Everything was burning down in our actual lives and that, of course, made its way into the stories on that album and the videos we’ve created from it. But some of the most fertile soil is found after fire removes what’s no longer serving the forest. It makes room for new life.

But first we sit and sift through the ashes.

The new album’s title has a lot to do with the pause in-between the burning away and next season. It will explore themes of shadow work and inner patterns, and how the light needs the dark. And as usual, we’re doing it with an expansive and deep soundscape.

We’re excited. We’ve been in the demo phase for a bit and what’s coming together feels really good, like we’re more settled into who we are individually and as a family.”

Stay tuned for more information!

CEDARS released their latest album “Cowards” on June 11th 2021, via Gruene Records. 

Order here:
https://album.link/cowards
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cedars/cowards-3

CEDARS is an electronic rock band from central Texas whose music incorporates the DIY ethos of bands like The Pixies and PJ Harvey, the haunting atmospheres of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails, and the infectious grooves of MuteMath. CEDARS is more than just a band: it’s is a vision of community, a community driven by the idea that beauty can save the world. Led by longtime friends Sandeigh Kennedy and Drew Heaton, they blend industrial and organic textures, drawing together disparate elements to marry complex sonic landscapes with compelling stories. Gritty synths and wispy vocals; hard hitting beats and delicate textures are the tools they use to tell powerful, authentic stories that explore truth and beauty.

Also check out

Watch the earlier videos:

More information at
BAND http://www.cedars.band | http://www.facebook.com/cedarstheband
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com

APOCALYPTICA Release New Music Video ‘I’ll Get Through It’ + Announce Upcoming Livestream

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Finland’s multi-Platinum cello-rockers APOCALYPTICA have issued the following:

The video for our new song “I’ll Get Through It” is finally here! It was so awesome to get to collaborate on this song with our friend and touring singer Franky Perez and legendary bassist Geezer Butler. It was quite a challenge to make this happen but seeing the final result is really amazing! Thanks to William and everyone involved!

Watch it here!

Also – For everyone who can’t join us in person on our tour through the US we will be livestreaming our show in Chicago, IL on April 27th for you!

Make sure to tune in. This is going to be a blast!

For more information and tickets go to Apocalyptica.veeps.com

Otherwise – we are super stoked to be hitting the road with Lacuna Coil today! Which of these dates will we be seeing you at?

April 07 — Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
April 08 — Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live
April 10 — Houston, TX @ House of Blues
April 11 — Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
April 12 — Austin, TX @ Emo’s
April 14 — Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
April 15 — Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren
April 16 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
April 17 — San Francisco, CA @ The Regency
April 18 — Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
April 19 — Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo
April 20 — Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
April 21 — Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
April 23 — Edmonton, AB @ Midway
April 24 — Calgary, AB @ The Palace
April 26 — Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
April 27 — Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
April 28 — Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew’s Hall
April 29 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian
April 30 — Albany, NY @ Empire Live
May 01 — Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre
May 02 — New York, NY @ Webster Hall
May 03 — Boston, MA @ Big Night Live
May 04 — Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
May 05 — Toronto, ON @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre 4

These dates are selling quick, so be sure to grab some of the last tickets and VIP upgrades still available here: https://Apo.lnk.to/Live

See you out there!
Apocalyptica