HELL YES. St. Louis thrashers Black Fast will enter Mana Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida this week with veteran producer Erik Rutan to begin work on the follow up to 2015’s Terms of Surrender. Continue reading
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The 2017 Hellfest Open Air Festival Lineup Has Been Revealed
The 2017 Hellfest Open Air Festival will be taking place from June 16th-18th in Clisson, France next year, and the final lineup has now been confirmed. Continue reading
Hate Eternal – Infernus
Every three years or so, I get to experience a strong feeling of déjà vu. I find myself re-living the past through a sequence of emotions not unlike the Kübler-Ross model for the five stages of grief. It coincides with the release of each new Hate Eternal album, but instead of denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance, my sequence usually only consists of three stages.
ANTICIPATION – I just know there’s something special inside singer/guitarist Erik Rutan which will eventually cause my ears to explode with dripping, orgasmic joy. Could this be it?
DISAPPOINTMENT – After ten minutes, I realise it’s following the exact same pattern as all the others. Great musicianship but not one truly memorable song.
RESOLUTION – deciding once and for all that this will be the last Hate Eternal album I listen to.
Yes, of course I know that’s rubbish. It wouldn’t be a cycle if I didn’t repeat it, and Infernus (Season of Mist) definitely makes me think I’m doing it all over again for a good reason with its frenetic opening track ‘Locust Swarm’. All the usual trademarks are in evidence straight away. Pummeling blastbeats, angular, atonal riffing and Rutan’s roaring vocals are all present and perfectly correct. Second track, ‘The Stygian Deep’ begins like a less subtle version of The Satanist (Metal Blade) by Behemoth but quickly becomes its very own snarling beast. ‘Pathogenic Apathy’ comes along to keep things moving and contains a couple of very tasty riffs. ‘La Tempestad’ follows, but no matter how fast and frantic it might be, it doesn’t really do a lot and things stall a little. However, the quite magnificent title track arrives next, and that beautiful noise you can hear is the sound of Behemoth and Morbid Angel having a baby.
Unfortunately, things start to unravel pretty much as anticipated after that. None of the remaining songs are that memorable or pack any real punch and we soon find ourselves back in all too familiar Hate Eternal territory. Sure, there’s some pure Morbid Angel loveliness during ‘Order of the Arcane Scripture’, ‘Chaos Theory’ is actually a very enjoyable instrumental, and closer, ‘O’ Majestic Being, Hear My Call’ isn’t a bad song by any stretch, but there just aren’t enough highlights to salvage an otherwise forgettable second half.
6.0/10
SPINY NORMAN
Svart Crown to Continue on Deicide Headlined Tour
France’s Svart Crown announced today they will continue their U.S. trek with Deicide for the remaining show dates.
The tour, which was originally branded as the “Metal Alliance Tour,” featuring Deicide, Hate Eternal, Entombed A.D., Black Crown Initiate, Lorna Shore, and Svart Crown, quickly dissolved after myriad difficulties–both financial and logistical–with Entombed A.D. suddenly shipped back to Sweden post Spokane, WA gig, igniting rumors ranging from deportation to Deicide–related conspiracies.
But after an official statement from tour organizers, Continental Concerts and Metal Alliance, cited financial reasons for the rebranding, the remaining lineup, headliners Deicide and supporting acts Hate Eternal, Black Crown Initiate, and Lorna Shore, rages on, with tour openers Svart Crown still determined to conquer the States.
Svart Crown has issued a statement on the events leading to the tour:
“Unfortunately, our fellow and best tour bus companions Entombed A.D. had to fly back to Sweden, [and] we had then to decide either to do the same and return to France from Seattle, or to find a solution for ourselves (rent a van, driving, sleeping places, etc.) to keep going with the rest of the bands.”
After resolving transportation issues, the band has “decided to CONTINUE ON,” while calling for further fan support.
“[We] thank you for any way you can support us–blast the gigs, check out our merch at our stand […] we will be eternally thankful for any help you can afford, [such as] helping us with tips and PayPal, or even with a place to stay so we keep up!”
Deicide tour dates with Hate Eternal, Black Crown Initiate , Lorna Shore, Svart Crown
Jun 11: LVCS – Las Vegas, NV
Jun 12: Club Red – Mesa, AZ – CANCELED
Jun 13: Mesa Music Hall – El Paso, TX
Jun 14: Depot “O” Bar Live – Lubbock, TX
Jun 15: Empire Garage – Austin, TX
Jun 16: Gas Monkey Live! – Dallas, TX
Jun 18: Gramercy Theater – New York, NY
Jun 19: Ottobar – Baltimore, MD
Jun 20: Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, NC
Svart Crown’s 2008 début album, Ages of Decay, was a tour de force full-length, which introduced the band’s inspired blackened Death Metal infused with bleak melodies and harrowing intensity. Their 2010, Witnessing the Fall, and 2013 Profane albums saw the band evolving their already crushing anthems with inventive songwriting and mature focus. Live excursions supporting the likes of Deicide, Cattle Decapitation, and Cephalic Carnage, in the States and Europe, earned the band both fans and well-deserved praise.
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LINDSAY O’CONNOR
Metal Alliance Tour Officially Canceled, Decide Headline Tour Starts Tonight
As previously reported, The 2015 Metal Alliance Tour has been canceled due to “unforeseen financial issues.” The remaining dates of the tour will continue as a headline tour for Deicide. Entombed A.D. has returned to Sweden and is off the tour, but the other bands Hate Eternal, Black Crown Initiate, Lorna Shore and Svart Crown continue as support bands for Deicide.
Deicide headline tour dates with Hate Eternal, Black Crown Initiate, Lorna Shore and Svart Crown.
Jun 11: LVCS – Las Vegas, NV
Jun 12: Club Red – Mesa, AZ
Jun 13: Mesa Music Hall – El Paso, TX
Jun 14: Depot “O” Bar Live – Lubbock, TX
Jun 15: Empire Garage – Austin, TX
Jun 16: Gas Monkey Live! – Dallas, TX
Jun 18: Gramercy Theater – New York, NY
Jun 19: Ottobar – Baltimore, MD
Jun 20: Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, NC
Entombed A.D. “Pulled” From The Metal Alliance Tour
In a post to their Facebook page Entombed A.D., featuring death metal legend Entombed’s front man LG Petrov, has been pulled from The Metal Alliance Tour, and are headed back to Sweden.
Entombed A.D.’s post to Facebook
Attention US headbangers! We got pulled of the U.S. Tour for reasons we don’t yet know. On our way to Sweden now. Never…
Posted by Entombed A.D. on Sunday, June 7, 2015
The Metal Alliance tour is headlined by Deicide and also includes Hate Eternal, Black Crown Initiate, Lorna Shore, and Svart Crown. No statement has yet to be released by the tour or the bands remaining on the bill.
Remaining Metal Alliance Tour Dates:
Jun 08: Metro Opera House – Oakland, CA
Jun 09: The Regent Theater – Los Angeles, CA
Jun 11: LVCS – Las Vegas, NV
Jun 12: Club Red – Mesa, AZ
Jun 13: Mesa Music Hall – El Paso, TX
Jun 14: Depot “O” Bar Live – Lubbock, TX (w/Deicide, Hate Eternal, Black Crown Initiate, Lorna Shore)
Jun 14: TBC – Houston, TX (w/Entombed A.D., Svart Crown)
Jun 15: Empire Garage – Austin, TX
Jun 16: Gas Monkey Live! – Dallas, TX
Flesh Consumed Releasing Hymn For The Leeches In Late 2015
California death metallers Flesh Consumed will be releasing their third full length release Hymn For The Leeches out later in 2015 via Unique Leader Records. The record is being recorded in several locales and boasts the smoldering lineup of Corey Athos on vocals, Shaune Kelley (Dim Mak, ex-Hate Eternal, ex-Ripping Corpse) on guitars, Andrew Guthrie (ex-Monstrosity) on bass, and Shane Elwell (Images Of Violence, Oppressive Force, VBT) on drums with guest vocal slots by Matti Way (Pathology, Abominable Putridity etc.), Steve Tucker (ex- Morbid Angel, Warfather etc.), Mallika Sundaramurthy (Parasitic Extirpation, Castrator, Abnormality etc.) and more.
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Hate Eternal Complete New Album
Hate Eternal has posted a statement in regards to their forthcoming album. Despite taking longer than expected, but it is finally done. The band issued a statement:
Contrary to news reports that are out there at the moment, this statement from March 3rd still stands… “The new Hate Eternal album has been mixed and completed. The mastering process is almost (now) finalized. Could not be more excited to unleash this beast! Dedication+hard work = A monster record!!!! RUTAN”
Official release date will be announced very soon, thank you for your patience and we will see you soon on The Metal Alliance Tour!!!!!!!
Hate Eternal Complete New Album
Hate Eternal has posted a statement in regards to their forthcoming album. Despite taking longer than expected, they have completed their new album.
Contrary to news reports that are out there at the moment, this statement from March 3rd still stands… “The new Hate Eternal album has been mixed and completed. The mastering process is almost (now) finalized. Could not be more excited to unleash this beast! Dedication+hard work = A monster record!!!! RUTAN”
Official release date will be announced very soon, thank you for your patience and we will see you soon on The Metal Alliance Tour!!!!!!!
Contrary to news reports that are out there at the moment, this statement from March 3rd still stands… “The new Hate…
Posted by Hate Eternal on Friday, May 1, 2015
Metal Alliance Tour Confirms More Dates
The Metal Alliance Tour featuring Deicide, Entombed AD, Hate Eternal, Black Crown Initiate, Lorna Shore and Svart Crown will be hitting the road later this month. Confirmed dates are posted below.
May 26: Theatre Corona – Montreal, QC
May 27: theUNDERGROUND – Hamilton, ON (w/Hate Eternal and Black Crown Initiate only)
May 28: Alrosa Villa – Columbus, OH
May 30: Emerson Theater – Indianapolis, IN
May 31: Metro – Chicago, IL
Jun 01: Amsterdam – St. Paul, MN
Jun 02: Riot Room – Kansas City, MO (w/Deicide, Hate Eternal, Black Crown Initiate, Lorna Shore)
Jun 02: Vaudeville Mews – Des Moines, IA w/(Entombed A.D., Svart Crown)
Jun 03: Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
Jun 05: The Pin! – Spokane, WA
Jun 06: Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
Jun 07: Tonic Lounge – Portland, OR
Jun 08: Metro Opera House – Oakland, CA
Jun 09: The Regent Theater – Los Angeles, CA
Jun 11: LVCS – Las Vegas, NV
Jun 12: Club Red – Mesa, AZ
Jun 13: Mesa Music Hall – El Paso, TX
Jun 14: Depot “O” Bar Live – Lubbock, TX (w/Deicide, Hate Eternal, Black Crown Initiate, Lorna Shore)
Jun 14: TBC – Houston, TX (w/Entombed A.D., Svart Crown)
Jun 15: Empire Garage – Austin, TX
Jun 16: Gas Monkey Live! – Dallas, TX
Jun 18: Gramercy Theater – New York, NY
Jun 19: Ottobar – Baltimore, MD
Jun 20: Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, NC
Jun 21: The Earl – Atlanta, GA (w/Entombed A.D., Svart Crown)
Jun 21: West End Trading Co. – Sanford, FL (Hate Eternal only)
Jun 22: The Orpheum – Tampa, FL (w/Entombed A.D., Svart Crown)