Norwegian progressive metallers ARTICULUS will release their debut album, simply tiltled “I” through their own label Etymology Recordings on November 1st, 2019. The album features 12 songs of atmospheric progressive metal that all tell the story of a historical figure or event, guided forward by extensive use of melody and heavy guitars, and framed in drums performed by Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth).
The themes on the album are rooted in an appreciation for history and art. The album is written, produced, engineered, performed and mixed by Willumsen and Malm, with the notable exception of Verbeuren’s drums. The elaborate artwork is created by Francisco Solé, known for creating the artwork for the mysterious ’90s film “The Ninth Gate”.
The album will be availble on vinyl, digipak-CD and limited edition double cassette boxset as well as on all digital platforms. The physical formats all contain a unique 16 page art booklet with drawings by Solé.
Tracklist:
1. The Bonfire of the Vanities
2. Beneath the Veneer
3. The Unconfined
4. Absinthe
5. And Velvet became Iron
6. Mutiny
7. The Smouldering Ember
8. Pulse of the Earth
9. Letter from Rome, 1610
10. The last
11. A Fair Intruder
12. An Asp unto my Breast
Argentina’s organic death metallers GEODA – feat. fretless guru Steve Di Giorgio and Dirk Verbeuren on drums – have released an album teaser for “Here and Now”, coming out on June 7th. Watch it here!
Also watch the first official video “The Magic Mountain”, taken from Geoda’s upcoming album:
GEODA are:
FACUNDO LÓPEZ: Guitar/Vocals
STEVE DI GIORGIO: Bass
DIRK VERBEUREN: Drums
Please Note, STEVE DI GIORGIO is available for studio sessions as well as session bassist for tours. For further information, please contact via email: alexalphaomega@gmail.com – robertoalphaomega@gmail.com.
The fretless guru, STEVE DI GIORGIO doesn’t need any longer introductions, as he is widely renowned as a pioneer on the fretless bass in heavy metal music, being the bassist of TESTAMENT, DEATH and SADUS, among others. Within his genre, STEVE DI GIORGIO is respected for his playing skills, versatility and incredible technique. He has more than 40 studio album recordings and over 20 years of touring the world.
Watch Steve Di Giorgio LowDown: Bass Playthrough | Terra Odium – Crawling:
Argentina’s organic death metallers GEODA– feat. fretless guru Steve Di Giorgio and Dirk Verbeuren on drums – have released their first official video for the song “The Magic Mountain”, taken from Geoda’s upcoming album “Here and Now”, coming out on June 7th.
Watch “The Magic Mountain” video here:
GEODA are:
FACUNDO LÓPEZ: Guitar/Vocals
STEVE DI GIORGIO: Bass
DIRK VERBEUREN: Drums
Video directed by/camera: Bruno Osorio
Script/editing: Facundo López
Actors: Julio Benitez – Victor Contreras
Please Note, STEVE DI GIORGIO is available for studio sessions as well as session bassist for tours. For further information, please contact via email: alexalphaomega@gmail.com – robertoalphaomega@gmail.com.
The fretless guru, STEVE DI GIORGIO doesn’t need any longer introductions, as he is widely renowned as a pioneer on the fretless bass in heavy metal music, being the bassist of TESTAMENT, DEATH and SADUS, among others. Within his genre, STEVE DI GIORGIO is respected for his playing skills, versatility and incredible technique. He has more than 40 studio album recordings and over 20 years of touring the world.
Newly signed to Century Media Records, UK-based outfit TRONOS are delighted to announce the worldwide release date of April 12th, 2019 for their debut album “Celestial Mechanics”.
TRONOS marks a true collision between two unstoppably creative heroes of the metal underground: Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Brujeria) and producer Russ Russell (At The Gates, Dimmu Borgir, Napalm Death) team up with drummer Dirk Verbeuren for a rocketing load of dark fractured colossal and apocalyptic Metal.
The greatest, most enduring music often emerges from a meeting of mercurial minds. Having worked closely for decades, Embury and Russell have long since established an instinctive creative rapport. After deciding upon the core ideals of their new venture, the task creating the music for what after long years of work is now TRONOS’ debut album, “Celestial Mechanics“, sent these two maverick extremists into mind-altering cosmic realms. With firm roots in avant-garde extremity and psychedelic sludge, “Celestial Mechanics” is a record with spectral grit and ornate disquiet hidden in its dizzying, deftly-assembled layers. Such is the strength of the material on this wildly eccentric slab of heaviness.
TRONOS checked in with the following comment about signing to Century Media Records for the release of their debut album: “We are beyond thrilled that Century Media Records have taken onboard TRONOS. It’s been a labour of love for us over the past few years now and we are excited to see what the reaction will be out there amongst the Metal Fraternity! We hope that you will find something of a reward deep within the labyrinth…“.
“Celestial Mechanics“ also features a string of illustrious guests appearances: Denis ‘Snake’ Belanger (Voivod / vocals), Erica Nockalls (The Wonder Stuff / vocals & violin) as well as no fewer than three legendary bass players, Billy Gould (Faith No More), Troy Sanders and Dan Lilker (Nuclear Assault, S.O.D.). Also featuring the Black Sabbath cover version “Johnny Blade“ as final album track, the album was mixed by Jaime Gomez Arellano (Ghost, Solstafir, Paradise Lost, Ulver) as well as Russ Russell.
A first TRONOS song off “Celestial Mechanics” is being launched today with the single “Birth Womb”
Or stream the track (In an artwork visualizer by Sam Edwards), here:
TRONOS commented about “Birth Womb” as follows:
”This song talks about sacrifice, betrayal of emotion and the process of feeling temporary defeat. But in experiencing these feelings you realise that you can be a stronger person for the experience, the knowledge that maybe you are not unique and we are all dealing with our personal trials on a day-to-day basis.“
TRONOS – “Celestial Mechanics“ Tracklist:
Walk Among The Dead Things
Judas Cradle
The Ancient Deceit
The Past Will Wither And Die
A Treaty With Reality
Voyeurs Of Nature’s Tragedies
Birth Womb
Premonition
Beyond The Stream Of Conciousness
Johnny Blade (Black Sabbath cover)
“Celestial Mechanics” will be available as Standard CD Jewelcase, Black 180gr. LP or as Digital album, and you can be pre-order the album as of today HERE!
Keep your eyes peeled for more updates soon…and get ready for lift-off!
June 14th MEGADETH performed at Oosterpoort In Groningen (NL), the band has released the video, featuring Dirk Verbeuren performing the song “The Threat Is Real”, taken from MEGADETH‘s latest effort “Dystopia” (out via Universal Music Enterprises). Video shot and edited by Sam Oerlemans (Hitherside). Watch below.
MEGADETH is currently touring in South America on their “Dystopia” tour, check out the remaining shows below.
September
1 – Plaza de Toros Santa Maria – Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico
3 – Mexico Metal Fest – Monterrey, Mexico
20 – Casper Events – Center Casper, WY
22 – The Joint – Las Vegas, NV
24 – “Ozzfest” San Manuel Amphitheater – Devore, CA
27 – WaMu Theater – Seattle, WA
28 – Matthew Knight Arena – Eugene, OR
29 – City National Civic – San Jose, CA
October
1 – 1st Bank Center – Broomfield, CO
3 – Mid America Recreation & Conv. Complex – Council Bluffs, IA
4 – Roy Wilkins Auditorium – St. Paul, MN
5 – Sears Centre – Chicago, IL
7 – iWireless Center – Moline, IL
8 – UWM Panther Arena – Milwaukee, WI
9 – Joe Louis Arena – Detroit, MI
11 – Sands Event Center – Bethlehem, PA
12 – DCU Center – Worcester, MA
13 – Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT
14 – Prudential Center – Newark, NJ
16 – BB&T Pavilion – Camden, NJ
All About The Rock recently conducted an interview with Dirk Verbeuren.
To one of the questions, Dirk stated: “When I got the call, I wondered if Megadeth might ask me to join them full time. The fact that it actually happened probably won’t fully sink in until later. I’m just grateful to be here and enjoying every minute.”
Just recently MEGADETH announced the North American leg of their Dystopia World Tour. The tour kicks off in Casper, WY on September 20, 2016 and will take them across the U.S., visiting 16 states with special guests to include Amon Amarth, Suicidal Tendencies, Metal Church and Havok.
SEPTEMBER
Sep 20 Casper Events Center – Casper, WY+
Sep 22 The Joint – Las Vegas, NV
Sep 24 Ozzfest Meets Knotfest @ San Manuel Amphitheater – Devore, CA * +
Sep 27 WaMu Theater – Seattle, WA
Sep 28 Matthew Knight Arena – Eugene, OR
Sep 29 City National Civic – San Jose, CA
OCTOBER
Oct 1 1st Bank Center – Broomfield, CO
Oct 3 Mid America Recreation & Conv. Complex – Council Bluffs, IA
Oct 4 Roy Wilkins Auditorium – St. Paul, MN
Oct 5 Sears Centre – Chicago, IL
Oct 7 iWireless Center – Moline, IL
Oct 8 UWM Panther Arena – Milwaukee, WI
Oct 9 Joe Louis Arena – Detroit, MI
Oct 11 Sands Event Center – Bethlehem, PA
Oct 12 DCU Center – Worcester, MA
Oct 13 Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT
Oct 14 Prudential Center – Newark, NJ
Oct 16 BB&T Pavilion – Camden, NJ
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