ARCHSPIRE – The Lucid Collective – January 15, 2015

Posted on January 15, 2015

Fast-rising, technical death metal force ARCHSPIRE have announced a new US tour! The road trip starts on March 3rd and sees the band perform alongside FALLUJAH across the Western US, and playing select dates across Seattle, Denver, Portland, San Francisco, Austin, and more. The band will also perform at South By Southwest as part of the Metalsucks Showcase and more. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below.

SÓLSTAFIR – Ótta – January 15, 2015

Posted on January 15, 2015

SÓLSTAFIR are streaming the video of their fantastic KEXP radio session here. This outstanding performance was exclusively recorded at and for the station on location in Seattle during the eclectic Icelandic rockers’ recent US tour in December 2014.

BENIGHTED – Brutalive The Sick – January 15, 2015

Posted on January 15, 2015

BENIGHTED are now premiering the second new song taken from their forthcoming live album and DVD ‘Brutalive the Sick’. “Experience Your Flesh” is exclusively streaming via these official media partners:

CARACH ANGREN – This Is No Fairytale – January 15, 2015

Posted on January 15, 2015

CARACH ANGREN are now unveiling their new dark tale “Killed and Served by the Devil” taken from the forthcoming horror masterpiece ‘This Is No Fairytale’. The track is exclusively streaming via these official media partners:

HARK – Crystalline – January 8, 2015

Posted on January 8, 2015

HARK’s set at Roadburn Festival 2014 is now streaming courtesy of Dutch National Radio 3Voor12 here. The show of the Welsh heavy-rock trio at Roadburn was recorded during the launch tour for their debut album ‘Crystalline’ in April last year. The band has also just released a tour recap clip entitled “Hounded By Callous Decree”, which is showing here.

IMPERIUM DEKADENZ – Meadows of Nostalgia – January 8, 2015

Posted on January 8, 2015

German black metallers IMPERIUM DEKADENZ have released a pro-shot of their performance of the song “Striga” taken from the band’s latest album ‘Meadows of Nostalgia’, which was recorded live at Germany’s Summer Breeze Open Air 2014. The high-quality clip can be viewed here.

NE OBLIVISCARIS – Citadel – January 8, 2015

Posted on January 8, 2015

Australian progressive metal standouts NE OBLIVISCARIS have announced a range of 2015 festival dates. In addition to their previously announced Soundwave Festival inclusion, the band has already confirmed numerous European performances at prestigious festivals including Hellfest (France), Tuska Open Air (Finland), Summer Breeze (Germany), Resurrection Fest (Spain), and more. A full list of confirmed dates can be found below.

DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT – Stellar – January 8, 2015

Posted on January 8, 2015

DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT are now revealing the final teaser clip for their forthcoming new full-length ‘Stellar’, which has been scheduled for release on the 23rd of March. Pre-sale will begin on the 21st of January. The video, which allows a glimpse into the vocal recording is streaming here.

CHRISTIAN DEATH – Catastrophe Ballet – January 8, 2015

Posted on January 8, 2015

Legendary gothic, death rock and post-punk pioneers CHRISTIAN DEATH will have two of their trail-blazing early albums reissued on deluxe vinyl! To celebrate their 30th anniversary, milestones ‘Catastrophe Ballet’ and ‘Ashes’ will be released on black and limited edition coloured vinyl by Season of Mist on January 19th (March 24th in North American shops). All editions can already be pre-ordered from our shop.

ASCENSION – The Dead Of The World – January 8, 2015

Posted on January 8, 2015

Occult black metal tyrants ASCENSION are now streaming their highly anticipated new album, ‘The Dead of the World’ at Stereogum. ‘The Dead of the World’ will be released on January 27, 2015 and is available for pre-order here. Track list and album art can be seen below.

EXIVIOUS – Liminal – December 18, 2014

Posted on December 18, 2014

Dutch progressive quartet EXIVIOUS have released a new playthrough video featuring bassist Robin Zielhorst for the song “Time and Its Changes” taken from their self-titled debut album. The clip can be viewed here.

DEFILED – In Crisis – December 18, 2014

Posted on December 18, 2014

DEFILED have announced a string of shows in Nepal, India, Bangladesh and China throughout January 2015. The samurai of death metal will kick off their onslaught with two shows in Nepal including the newly conceived Nepal Death Fest in Kathmandu on January 9th. A list of all confirmed dates can be viewed below.

FLOOR – Oblation – December 18, 2014

Posted on December 18, 2014

FLOOR have announced a string of European tour dates in April 2015. The revived stoner rock act will kick off their road trip at the renowned Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, The Netherlands at the O13 on April 9th, 2015. One day later the Americans will be joined by their compatriots MINSK. A list of all confirmed dates can be viewed below.

SEPTICFLESH – Titan – December 18, 2014

Posted on December 18, 2014

SEPTICFLESH are announcing their new drummer after recently parting ways with long-time percussionist Fotis Benardo. The new man on the sticks is now revealed to be Kerim “Krimh” Lechner.

DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT – Stellar – December 18, 2014

Posted on December 18, 2014

DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT have announced a string of European dates in March and April 2015 in support of their forthcoming new album ‘Stellar, scheduled for release on March 23rd (one day later in North America). Furthermore the band has also added new festival appearances. A full list of confirmed shows can be viewed below.

BENIGHTED – Brutalive The Sick – December 18, 2014

Posted on December 18, 2014

BENIGHTED are now unveiling the cover artwork and also premiering the first new song taken from their forthcoming live album and DVD ‘Brutalive The Sick’. “Let the Blood Spill between My Broken Teeth” is exclusively streaming via these official media partners:

DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT – Stellar – December 11, 2014

Posted on December 11, 2014

German black metal trail blazers DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT reveal a second glimpse of their work on the forthcoming new album which is entitled ‘Stellar’ and will be released on March 23rd (one day later in North America). Footage of the guitar recording can be seen here.

NE OBLIVISCARIS – Citadel – December 11, 2014

Posted on December 11, 2014

NE OBLIVISCARIS lead guitarist Benjamin “Benji” Baret demonstrates his bountiful prowess on the E-II HORIZON-III FM RDB L/H for ESP Guitars Australia in a short clip with a solo, which can be viewed here.