Swedish death metal veterans GRAVE will release a new EP, “Morbid Ascent”, later in the year.
The track listing for the effort is as follows:
01. Venial Sin
02. Morbid Ascent
03. Possessed (SATYRICON cover)
04. Epos (from “Endless Procession Of Souls”; “Risen From The Tomb” edit version)
Says the band: “This will melt your face off in brutality and extremity.”
GRAVE‘s tenth studio album, “Endless Procession Of Souls”, was released on August 27, 2012 in Europe via Century Media Records. The cover artwork for the CD was once again created by Costin Chioreanu, who also worked with GRAVE on the previous two studio albums. In addition to designing the cover artwork, Costin was responsible for some of the extra art for the inside of the CD booklet and the vinyl.
“Endless Procession Of Souls” was recorded at GRAVE‘s own Studio Soulless and was previously described by GRAVE guitarist/vocalist Ola Lindgren as “a mix of our latest two releases with some more old-school, groovy ‘Soulless’ parts.”
GRAVE in 2011 parted ways with its guitarist of three years, Magnus Martinsson.
GRAVE‘s current lineup is as follows:
Ola Lindgren – Guitar/Vocals Mika Lagrén – Guitar Ronnie Bergerstål – Drums Tobias Cristiansson – Bass
Century Media Records have announced that ORPHANED LAND, the leaders and pioneers of Oriental Metal, will release their long awaited new studio album on June 24th (June 25th USA). The limited edition format contains a very special bonus DVD with some very exclusive music clips and an interesting documentary about the genesis and recording of “All Is One”. Check out the below link to the Century Media YouTube channel to see a brief sneak peak of the documentary:
ORPHANED LAND guitarist Chen Balbus recently posted a really cool play-along video on the new album track “Let The Truce Be Known”. Grab your guitar and check this out here:
The band is also happy to announce their upcoming European tour will be supported by KLONE (France), BILOCATE (Jordan), KHALAS (Israel/Palestine)a.k.a THE ARABIC ROCK ORCHESTRA and THE MARS CHRONICLE (France) as the opening acts. ORPHANED LAND often speak of the power of music to turn purported enemies into friends, frequently pay homage and encourage collaborations with the artists from different cultures & religious backgrounds. On “All is One” tour, you will be able to see the bands from Israel, Palestine, Jordan and France all together as one, as music must be the best religion out there, as music brings people together and it’s the only voice of hope.
Los Angeles based experimental-heavy-rock band IWRESTLEDABEARONCEhave announced they will release their highly anticipated, third studio album “ Late For Nothing”, on August 12th in Europe via Century Media Records.
“Late For Nothing” was self-produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by the band’s guitarist/programmer Steven Bradley at the band’s home studio in Los Angeles. It also marks IWABO’s first record with their fiery new singer Courtney LaPlante who joined the band with only a day’s notice during last summer’s Vans Warped Tour.
Newly recharged with the addition of LaPlante, Bradley and cohorts John Ganey (guitar/ programming), Mike “Rickshaw” Martin (bass) and Mikey Montgomery (drums) are set to keep their fans guessing with “Late For Nothing”. While the band’s signature, avant-garde style is well intact on the new album; their style has progressed immensely. By far their boldest and most accessible release to date “Late For Nothing” rips and roars with blunt force intensity, incorporating their brain joggling breakdowns with a unique blend of electronics, jazzed-out time signatures and break neck riffage.
“The entire album came together as a result of us wanting to do something different,” affirms Bradley. “We didn’t want to make another weird IWABO album or whatever people were expecting. We set out to make something different and better than anything we’ve ever released. It’s a more evolved version of the band. We explored new styles and genres as well—especially in terms of the more spacey, epic, and beautiful parts. It’s got the most melodic moments of our career as well as the heaviest.”
Featuring the forthcoming, schizophrenic first single “Thunder Chunky”, Late For Nothing scales the summit of heavy rock/metal with twelve teeth gnashing tracks that find a happy medium between crushing metal and beautifully orchestrated melody. The album’s opener, “Thunder Chunky,” sets the tone for the album as they slash their way through songs like “Letters To Stallone,” that showcases LaPlante’s incredible balance of full throttle screams and melodic choruses, and “Carnage Asada,” which features a guest solo from the legendary Steve Vai.
“Late For Nothing” track list:
1. Thunder Chunky
2. Letters To Stallone
3. Snake Charmer
4. Boat Paddle
5. Firebees
6. Mind The Gap
7. Carnage Asada
8. The Map
9. That’s A Horse Of A Different Color
10. I’d Buy That For A Dollar
11. Inside Job
12. It Don’t Make Me No Nevermind
IWABO will head to Europe for a summer run before returning to support the release of “Late For Nothing” in the U.S. on The All Stars Tour 2013 with Every Time I Die.
IWABO EURO SUMMER TOUR 2013
21.06.13 Germany Karlsruhe @ Stadtmitte w/ Chelsea Grin, After The Burial
22.06.13 Germany Schweinfurt @ Stattbahnhof w/ Veil Of Maya, After The Burial
23.06.13 Austria Wien @ Viper Room w/ Veil Of Maya, Chelsea Grin, After The Burial
25.06.13 Austria Graz @ Explosiv w/ Chelsea Grin, After The Burial
26.06.13 Germany Augsburg @ Musikkantine w/ Chelsea Grin, Veil Of Maya, After The Burial
Century Media Records have revealed that UK tech-metallers MONUMENTS have called off their singer search and are almost ready to announce their new vocalist! To keep fans in suspense, this mystery band member will be revealed at MONUMENTS’ performance at Ghostfest, which takes place June 29th and 30th at Leeds University in the UK.
In regards to the new line-up, John Browne (guitar) comments: “We’re happy to announce that we will be performing with our new vocalist at Ghostfest in June and Techfest in July. We’re very confident in his abilities in recreating ‘Gnosis’ as well as giving a whole new twist to the future music of MONUMENTS…We know you’re going to love what you hear. Please feel free to attend Ghostfest to see who it is, but please be aware tickets are very limited.”
To get the latest MONUMENTS news, be sure to download the band’s new iPhone/Android app here: www.bandapp.com/thisismonuments
As torchbearers of the UK tech metal scene, MONUMENTS combines aggressive angular grooves with a spacious melodic ambience that is punchy, yet progressive. Their debut full-length album, “Gnosis”, was released last year to critical acclaim and features nine tracks with hooks that will taunt you for hours. For a preview of “Gnosis”, be sure to check out the official video for the album track “97% Static” HERE!
Read on for a few reviews of MONUMENTS’ Gnosis:
“Put simply: it’s prog metal without indulgence.” (Kerrang!, UK)
“Taken as a whole this is a mightily impressive piece of work […].” (Terrorizer, UK)
“[….] they could blossom into something special.” (Metal Hammer, UK)
“‘Gnosis‘ catapults MONUMENTS straight to the Upper House of the genre.” (Metal Hammer, D)
”MONUMENTS are putting themselves forward for one of the higher ranks among the spear heads of the current djent scene with their strong, challenging yet fluent debut album.” (Legacy, D)
“MONUMENTS are walking the fine line between genius and madness […].” (Fuze, D)
According to Century Media Records, Australia’s most notorious hardcore band DEEZ NUTS celebrates their upcoming European tour with a new stunning video of the album track “Unfuckwithable”. The video can be seen below:
DEEZ NUTS European tour 2013:
14.06.13 Germany Oberwolffach Wolfsklause
15.06.13 Switzerland Interlaken Greenfield
16.06.13 Germany Lindau Club Vaudeville
17.06.13 Italy Egna/Neumarkt Point
18.06.13 Slovenia Ljubljana Gala Hala
19.06.13 Italy Milan Flame Fest
20.06.13 France Limoges La Fourmi
21.06.13 France Clisson Hellfest
22.06.13 Germany Trier Summerblast
23.06.13 Germany Schweinfurt Alter Stattbahnhof
24.06.13 Germany Augsburg Kantine
25.06.13 Germany Kassel K 19
26.06.13 Austria Klagenfurt Stereo Club
27.06.13 Austria Innsbruck Livestage
28.06.13 Germany Montabaur Mair 1
29.06.13 Germany Roitschzjora With Full Force Festival
30.06.13 Belgium Desselt Graspop Metal Meeting
01.07.13 Germany Aachen Musikbunker
02.07.13 Netherlands TBA
03.07.13 Germany Bremen Tower
04.07.13 Germany Stuttgart Universum
05.07.13 Austria Salzburg United People Festival
06.07.13 Germany Münster Vainstream Festival
According to Century Media Records, Bay area titans HIGH ON FIRE will release “Spitting Fire” Volumes 1 & 2 on July 1st, 2013. The track list spans the course of the band’s history with hits like “Fertile Green,” “Frost Hammer”and“10,000 Years.” High On Fire cannot be defined by their sound on tape alone. “Spitting Fire” is a vivid snapshot of the band’s massive sounding live show, which for fans who have yet to witness, are clearly missing out.
“Spitting Fire” was recorded live in two marquee New York City venues; The Music Hall Of Williamsburg and The Bowery Ballroom. It was later mixed by Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studios in Oakland, CA with additional engineering by Kurt Ballou of Converge. Multiple pre-order options are now available at CM DISTRO including limited edition vinyl.
HIGH ON FIRE “Spitting Fire Live” track-lists:
Volume 1:
1. Serums Of Liao
2. Frost Hammer
3. 10,000 Years
4. Devolution
5. Last
6. Fertile Green
7. Speedwolf
Volume 2:
1. Rumors Of War
2. DII
3. Fury Whip
4. Madness Of An Architect
5. Face Of Oblivion
6. Hung Drawn and Quartered
7. Blood From Zion
8. Snakes For The Divine
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