Opeth has shared a brand new single – “Width Of A Circle.” The tracks from the upcoming release In Cauda Venenum (Extended Edition) featuring six bonus tracks available now, with the album proper dropping on May 13th via Atomic Fire Records. Pre-orders are live at the link below for the physical versions. Also, their North American Co-Headlining tour with Mastodon kicks off soon, with Khemmis in direct support. Check out “Width Of A Circle” now!
Mastodon has shared an acoustic version of their song “Teardrinker” one of the singles from their #1 Rock album Hushed and Grim (Warner Music). Read our review here. The new digital single is streaming on all DSPs along with another album track – “Peace and Tranquility.” The band recently launched Hushed and Grim, a new interactive website with behind-the-scenes documentary footage, access to all of the new album content, merch, and more! Tickets are also on sale to see the next leg of the bands’ tour with Opeth, with direct support from Khemmis. Listen to “Teardrinker” acoustic now! Continue reading
I’m going to do my best to word this the right way so people can get my point without seeming like I’m insulting the artist here. I’m not looking to have a Jane Campion moment here after all. I’ve listened to Wrack’s Repulsive Gravity, and I did enjoy it, but it seems like money was left on the table. Allow me to explain.
As one cycle ends, another begins. The flamboyant, dancing Cardinal Copia has been anointed Papa Emeritus IV and the plague-ridden doom of the 14th century is gone. Taking place hundreds of years after Prequelle, Tobias Forge and his band of Nameless Ghouls, otherwise known as psychedelic doom rock popsters Ghost, leave the rats behind as latest chapter Impera (Spinefarm/Loma Vista) tells of new empires built from the ashes of the old.
When’s the last time you listened to an album, and it completely knocked you on your ass? For me it was a few hours ago while sensibly driving around in my Volvo. Not to worry, no Swedish automobiles were harmed while repeatedly listening to Hath’s All That Was Promised (Willowtip). Well, maybe I punched the passenger seat once ‘The Million Violations’ swung into full gear with volleys of blast beats and guitar trickery. What’s a little cosmetic damage?
It was a cold, rainy evening last Sunday in Motor City, but that didn’t damper the spirits of those attending the metal show happening at The Sanctuary. Residing in the humble hamlet of Hamtramck, next to Detroit, this music venue is the pulse of the heavy scene for the whole city. Many gathered in the quaint sized concert hall because the Doom Metal masters, Swallow the Sun were in town. This legendary act of doom ‘n gloom is on the road promoting their new album Moonflowers (Century Media Records). Plus, they brought along Abigail Williams and Wilderun as their supporting acts, making it a night filled with decadent heaviness.
Zeal & Ardor have shared a new video for their current single – “Golden Liar,” the fifth off their upcoming self-titled album. Pre-orders are live now at hte link below. The release is due out on February 11th, 2022, via MVKA. The 14-track album was recorded by Marc Obrist and frontman Manuel Gagneux at Hutch Sounds and mixed & mastered by Will Putney at Graphic Nature Audio. The band is currently on tour with Mastodon and Opeth in North America. Watch the video now for “Golden Liar!”
Zeal & Ardor have already announced their new album, a self-titled release, due out on February 11th, 2022, via MVKA. The 14-track album was recorded by Marc Obrist and frontman Manuel Gagneux at Hutch Sounds and mixed & mastered by Will Putney at Graphic Nature Audio. The band is currently on tour with Mastodon and Opeth in North America. Listen to the new single “Golden Liar,” the fifth off the album, and pre-order it now.
Opeth has announced that longtime drummer Martin Axenrot (Bloodbath, ex Witchery) has parted ways with the band, effective immediately. As Opeth is about to embark on their US tour tonight, November 16th, 2021 with Mastodon and Zeal & Ardor, Sami Karppinen will fill in for the tour. Axerot joined Opeth in 2006, replacing previous drummer Martin Lopez (Soen) and performing on Watershed, Heritage, Pale Communion, Sorceress and 2019’s In Cauda Venenum. Read the bands’ statement here.
After the four-year gap since their last studio album, Massachusetts hardcore/metalcore act Converge return with something quite different. A collaborative effort, Bloodmoon: I (Epitaph Records) sees the band joining forces with Chelsea Wolfe, Ben Chisholm plus Cave In singer/guitarist Stephen Brodsky, the seven individuals all contributing to something a little out of their usual comfort zones.