Germany’s Obscura have just dropped their latest single and video, “Silver Linings.” It is the opening track from their upcoming 7th album, A Sonication (the second of a trilogy concept) set to be released on February 7th, via Nuclear Blast Records. The band have also announced a run of European tour dates for February. Catch the new video and live listings below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Daath – The Deceivers
After 13 years, Dååth has returned with their new album, The Deceivers (Metal Blade records).
The band, helmed by sole founding member Eyal Levi, returns to a different musical landscape. Metal has perhaps the most loyal fan base of any genre of music, yet the climate is much different than when the band released their self-titled album in 2010. Death Metal is now more regularly integrated with Black Metal and Metalcore. Record companies often market Pop acts as Metal, depending on the thought police of the internet to defend them with cries of gatekeeping, when voices rise against this.Continue reading
Cult Of Fire to Perform with Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague at Brutal Assault
In a unique tribute to Czech classical composer, Bedřich Smetanat, black metal band, Cult Of Fire will join their forces with the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague. Together they will deliver a special set commissioned by Brutal Assault, an experience not seen at the festival before, and rarely elsewhere. Keep reading below for more details.
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Spiritbox, Cryptopsy, Textures, Red Fang, Deicide, Dopethrone, Obscura, Plini, and More Added to Brutal Assault
Czech festival, Brutal Assault, has announced the booking of another 16 bands for 2024, ranging across death metal, stoner, prog and core. After The Burial, Cryptopsy, Deicide, Dopethrone, Night Verses, Obscura, Plini, Red Fang, Riverside, Severe Torture, Spiritbox, Stoned Jesus, Ten56., Textures, The Amity Affliction, and Villagers Of Ioannina City all join the bill. Find more information, including the full current lineup, in the article below.
Hellsinki Metal Festival Has Booked Avantasia, Hammerfall, Kreator, Satyricon, Insomnium, Doro, Blackbraid and More for 2024
Hellsinki Metal Festival has announced their first bands for the 2024 event! The fest takes place on August 9th & 10th in Helsinki@! The first announcement includes Avantasia, Hammerfall, Kreator, Satyricon, Insomnium, Doro, Blackbraid and many more! Hellsinki Metal Festival, organized for the first time this year, found its own place on the Finnish festival grounds on the second weekend of August in 2023. More than 11,000 visitors were able to enjoy a bold and versatile lineup of performers, which also included several bands that rarely visit Finland. The official aftermovie of this year’s event can be viewed here.
Cryptosis Share Single and Video “Master Of Life” – New EP Dropping Soon
Just out from Dutch progressive death/thrash outfit, Cryptosis, is their new single, “Master Of Life.” It is the second track made public from their upcoming EP, The Silent Call (to be released December 01st), and comes with its own visualizer video. Additionally, after closing out the year with a of home country shows, they hit the road in March 2024 in support of Cynic and Obscura in the EU. Watch the new video and find live listings below.
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – New Rock and Metal Releases 10-27-23
PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases Preview 10-27-23
PODCAST Episode 339 – Weslie Negrón Interviews Steffen Kummerer of Thulcandra
Weslie Negrón of Ghost Cult Interviews Steffen Kummerer (Obscura) of Thulcandra all about their recent new album Hail The Abyss, out now on Napalm Records!Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Rotting Christ – Carach Angren – Uada – Gaerea at Gramercy Theater
Not to keep fans waiting long after their “Devastation on the Nation” tour last summer (in which they rocked Saint Vitus Bar with a doubleheader), Rotting Christ made their NYC return.