Faroe Islands Viking metal collective, Týr, are getting ready to unleash their ninth full-length studio album, Battle Ballads. The new record is set for release on April 12th via Metal Blade Records. As the first taste of its contents, the band has just shared their single, “Axes,* with a music video. Týr also head out on their first North American tour since 2019, starting in March. Head into the article below, where you can find the new video, live listings, and more.
German heavy metal heroes, Powerwolf, have announced their return to North America. Featuring support from Canadian power metallers and label mates, Unleash The Archers, the tour will begin in Los Angeles, CA at The Hollywood Palladium on August 29, running through to September 15, at Place Bell, Laval, QC. The band will also be on tour in Europe later in the year. Keep reading below for live listings and more.
Closing out their Blood & Glitter album era, Lord Of The Lost have unveiled an official music video for their song, “The Future Of A Past Life.” The video features Heaven Shall Burn’s Marcus Bischoff performing alongside the band, contrasting his growls with Chris Harms‘ clean vocals. They are also booked for a heavy 2024 touring schedule, including Europe, North America, and numerous festivals. Watch the new video and read more below.
Singer/songwriter, Amigo the Devil, has released a brand new song “Once Upon A Time At Texaco (PT.1)” via Liars Club Records/Regime Music Group. The single is the third single released from his forthcoming album, Yours Until the War is Over, due February 23, 2024. “The Mechanic” reflects on a broken relationship, searching for a happiness that’s been lost to the painful realities of time together. Check it out below.
Revelling in joining their labelmates, Vader, for the 40 Years Of The Apocalypse North American tour, Origin have just released “Disease Called Man” as a single and video. The track was originally written for their 2000 self-titled debut album, but has now been re-recorded and put out under its own merit. Head into the article below for the video and live listings.
Colorado tech-death unit, Allegaeon, are just about to head back into the studio next week, alongside their original vocalist, Ezra Haynes. The band are set to record their seventh full-length album, with longtime producer Dave Otero (Flatline Audio). This April/May, they will also be hitting the road with Decapitated, Septicflesh, and Kataklysm for the Cancer Culture Over North America Tour 2024. Keep reading below for more information. Continue reading
Black metallers, Agriculture, have just announced the release of their new Living is Easy EP via The Flenser. This news also comes with a music video for the record’s title track. The new EP will be paired with the band’s debut release, The Circle Chant, with both EPs pressed together on a single 12-inch vinyl and cassette format. The double release is due out May 03rd. Head into the article below.Continue reading
Kentucky’s Knocked Loose have just announced an extensive tour throughout North America from April 27th, following on from their European dates kicking off in February. The supporting lineup includes Show Me The Body, Loathe and Speed. This run hits both US coasts and includes New York City’s Terminal 5, Austin’s Amphitheatre, The Shrine in Los Angeles, The Warfield in San Francisco, Chicago’s Salt Shed and more. Keep reading below for more information.
US/French Canadian-based melodic death metal syndicate, Kataklysm, have just shared a brand new video for “Goliath,” directed and edited by Chris Kells Productions. The song is the title track from their fifteenth album, which was released last August via Nuclear Blast Records. Kataklysm are also preparing for a run of North American tour dates, kicking off in April. Keep reading for more information, and to check out the new video.
Enigmatic black metallers, Uada, will be joining Rotting Christ on the Pacific North West dates of their upcoming tour in late March. They then continue through Western and Central Canada from March 29 – April 01, and also appear at Milwaukee Metal Fest, Friday, May 17. The live shows come in support of their latest album, Crepuscule Natura, released via Eisenwald records September 2023. Find live listings and more from Uada in the article below.