Monstrous black/doom/punk chimera MANTAR have released a snippet video for another song off the upcoming 10″ vinyl EP entitled “The Spell”. Surf here to get a glimpse of ‘Pest Crusade’:
“The Spell” will contain 3 previously unreleased songs and is set to be released on March 31 via Nuclear Blast. The title track features Okoi Jones from Swiss extreme metal duo BÖLZER on guest vocals. Responsible for the haunting cover art is renowned artist Aaron Wiesenfeld ( http://www.aronwiesenfeld.com ) who was also responsible for MANTAR‘s debut record’s artwork.
The official lyric video (created by Wayne Horse who also did the video for ‘White Nights’) for the title track can be viewed here:
“The Spell” will be released on 10″ vinyl (black and silver, limited to only 500 copies each) as well as digitally. The limited EP is now available for pre-order via this link: http://nblast.de/MantarTheSpellNB
Is anybody surprised that a town bearing a name like Eisenerz (= iron ore) is home to an absolute metal giant like NAPALM RECORDS? Of course not! Even more baffling though is that the Austrian state of Styria – to which Eisenerz belongs – hasn`t seen a metal-only festival in ages! Luckily Napalm`s live department NAPALM EVENTS has stepped in to awaken all of Southern Austria out of its slumber…
It`s a given that NAPALM RECORDS will go big and international with its their very own METAL ON THE HILL open air festival: ARCH ENEMY, SATYRICON, LACUNA COIL, DEVILDRIVER and MOONSPELL will all play exclusive Austrian shows. Black metal pioneers SATYRICON will play an exclusive “Nemesis Divina” anniversary set! National acts including DRESCHER and TUXEDOO are also part of the bill. And today Napalm Events confirms that MANTAR has now joined this stunning line-up!
Ever since their inception in early 2013, Northern Germany’s two-piece monster, MANTAR, has been recognized as one of the hardest working bands in the extreme metal underground. Melting the most sinister elements of black metal, doom and punk through an unfiltered lens of pure primal rage, MANTAR have quickly proven to be louder and more ferocious than most bands twice their size. Their first full length album “Death By Burning” was released to immense critical acclaim in early 2014 and appeared on numerous year-end best-of lists! 2016 will be an even busier year for the “Gruesome Twosome” as they release their highly anticipated new record “Ode To The Flame” this April.
MANTAR will enthrall with their extremely intense, dynamic live shows and are on par to bring their scorching live assault to Metal On The Hill!
In cooperation with “Spielstätten Graz”, METAL ON THE HILL will have its baptism of fire in 2016 at the picturesque “Schloßberg”. Directly beneath the highest point of Styria`s capital – the plateau of the Schloßberg – lies Graz` most popular open air event location: the Schloßberg stage Kasematten. A stage plus a vast auditorium in the old fortress walls had was erected in the 1930s – an absolute trademark of the city! Especially during summer nights and open air events the place is brimming with darkly romantic atmosphere. A sliding roof protects the audience from any fitful weather.
In addition, the first festival day (attention: limited capacity!) will go down at the “Dom im Berg”
(= mountain cathedral). This venue is definitely Graz` most unique event location! In 1999, this multifunctional spot was carved out of the mountain and opened to the public at the 2000 state fair.
A more than stately and unforgettable backdrop that is fiercely guarded by the festival mascot – the Styrian Panther. Catch a glimpse of the locations here:
12.08.2016 Dom im Berg (DevilDriver, Drescher, Jinjer, Tuxedoo)
13.08.2016 Kasemattenbühne (Arch Enemy, Satyricon, Lacuna Coil, Moonspell, Mantar + 2 more TBC)
Northern Germany’s infernal extreme metal duo MANTAR have released the second song off the band’s second album, “Ode To The Flame”, titled ‘Schwanenstein’:
The song is now available for download via NB digital here and iTunes here.
“Ode To The Flame” will be out on April 15th via Nuclear Blast.
The album will be available as Digi-CD, vinyl (black, gold – the latter is only available from the Nuclear Blast Mailorder), and digital download. Pre-order here.
“Ode To The Flame” Tour 2016
15.04.2016 DE – Kiel, Schaubude
20.04.2016 DE -Dortmund, FZW Club
21.04.2016 DE -Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
22.04.2016 DE -Braunschweig, B58
05.05.2016 DK – Copenhagen, Beta
07.05.2016 DE -Flensburg, Volksbad
14.05.2016 FR – Paris, Doomed Gatherings @ Glazart
03.06.2016 RO – Bucharest, Metalhead Meeting
05.06.2016 CZ – Plzen, Metalfest Czech Republic
18.06.2016 FR – Clisson, Hellfest
01.07.2016 FI – Helsinki, Tuska
16.07.2016 SE – Gävle, Gefle Metal Festival
Festivals 2016
14.04.2016 DE -Leipzig, Doom over Leipzig
23.04.2016 DE -Hagen, Stockrock
28.04.2016 DE -Berlin, Desertfest
30.04.2016 UK – London, Desertfest
13.05.2016 DE -Gießen, Post Valley
27.05.2016 DE -Siegen, Freak Valley Festival
28.05.2016 DE -Visbek, Visbek Rockt
17.-20.08.2016 DE – Dinkelsbühl, Summer Breeze
Commented the band: “The title »Ode To The Flame« is chosen in tradition of the debut record, »Death By Burning« to maintain the cleansing power of fire as the key theme. Fire is able to reset anything and will erase this planet one day from any plague that’s been around. Furthermore it’s obviously an ode to passion and iron will. »Ode To The Flame« isn’t dramatic, it’s drastic. By all means.”
Ever since their inception in 2013 and the release of their first album in 2014 the band has been recognised as one of the hardest working in the German extreme metal underground. Melding the most sinister elements of styles like black metal, doom and punk, representing unfiltered pure primal rage, MANTAR have proven to be one of a kind. Their extremely intense live shows have been seen all over the world and have blown away unaware audiences with their unconditionally tight and brutal performances. MANTAR is a pure evil elemental force captured by only two uber passionate artists that strife for ultimate raw sonic power.
Northern Germany’s infernal extreme metal duo MANTAR have announced the worldwide release date for the band’s forthcoming album: “Ode To The Flame” will be out on April 15th via Nuclear Blast.
Commented the band: “The title »Ode To The Flame« is chosen in tradition of the debut record, »Death By Burning« to maintain the cleansing power of fire as the key theme. Fire is able to reset anything and will erase this planet one day from any plague that’s been around. Furthermore it’s obviously an ode to passion and iron will. »Ode To The Flame« isn’t dramatic, it’s drastic. By all means.”
Watch the official in-studio video teaser here:
Ever since their inception in 2013 and the release of their first album in 2014 the band has been recognised as one of the hardest working in the German extreme metal underground. Melding the most sinister elements of styles like black metal, doom and punk, representing unfiltered pure primal rage, MANTAR have proven to be one of a kind. Their extremely intense live shows have been seen all over the world and have blown away unaware audiences with their unconditionally tight and brutal performances. MANTAR is a pure evil elemental force captured by only two uber passionate artists that strife for ultimate raw sonic power.
Northern Germany’s infernal extreme metal duo MANTAR have inked a worldwide record deal with Nuclear Blast.
Commented the band: “We never had any plans to think this big with the band, but for some strange reason people seem to dig it. Within just two years we got the chance to play shitloads of shows all over Europe and the USA and meet people from all over the world. Actually, we were not even 100% sure if we wanted to do another record, but there were so many people out there who were begging for more that we just gave it a shot. Well, here we are… Glad to have found a powerful partner that puts trust in the band, respects our DIY background and is able to finally poison the whole world with our records. Never stop the madness!”
Added Nuclear Blast head of A&R and label manager Andy Siry: “MANTAR is the band we’ve been waiting for. Their sheer brutality and passion for honest and deep darkness just blew us away from the get-go. When we met it was just love at first sight. MANTAR is as genuine as it gets – on a musical as well as on a personal level. So, in today’s musical environment of copycats and polished plastic recordings you can tell we’re super excited to be working with a band that is as unique as visionary!”
MANTAR are currently working on the successor to 2014’s critically acclaimed debut album, “Death By Burning”. The band’s second full-length album will be entitled “Ode To The Flame” and is tentatively scheduled for a spring 2016 release.
Watch a brand new in-studio video here:
Ever since their inception in 2013 and the release of their first album in 2014 the band has been recognized as one of the hardest working in the German extreme metal underground. Melting the most sinister elements of styles like black metal, doom and punk, representing unfiltered pure primal rage, MANTAR have proven to be one of a kind. Their extremely intense live shows have been seen all over the world and blown away unaware audiences with their extremely tight and brutal performances. MANTAR is pure evil elemental force captured by only two uber passionate artists that strife for ultimate raw sonic power.
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