
Carl Frederick
- Jun 22, 2018
Epica Releases New Single 'If Inside These Walls Was A House'
Dutch symphonic metal giants Epica is streaming the new single "If Inside These Walls Was A House", which can be heard in the player above. The song appears on the special covers EP release entitled "Epica vs. Attack On Titan." Mark Jansen comments: "'If Inside These Walls Was A House'" is my favorite track on the EP and it sounds most like an Epica song. We have played this track together with some other tracks from the EP in Japan live in front of a thousand enthusiastic fa
41 views0 comments
Carl Frederick
- Jun 21, 2018
MaYaN Announces New Album 'Dhyana'
Through his musical contributions in Epica, After Forever and MaYaN, Mark Jansen has introduced another piece of knowledge, spirituality and mystery into the Dutch metal scene. For the third time since the inception in 2010, the now 10 piece symphonic death metal band has joined forces for a new album, and the latest opus "Dhyana" is set to lift them to an entirely new level. "Dhyana" will enlighten your spirit on September 21st, with pre-orders starting next month. Today, th
5 views0 comments
Carl Frederick
- Jun 19, 2018
Ne Obliviscaris Announces North American Headline Dates
Australian progressive extreme act Ne Obliviscaris announced a string of headline dates in scattered in between the previously announced North American tour with Wintersun this fall. These dates will feature the band's full 90+ minute headline sets, and stop in Orlando, FL, Portland, OR, Kansas City, MO and more. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below. The band will be touring in support of the latest album "Urn," which was issued back in September via Season
3 views0 comments
Carl Frederick
- Jun 19, 2018
Mordant Rapture Unleashes The 'Unsightly Beast' With New Single
Symphonic technical death metal act Mordant Rapture teamed up with No Clean Singing for the premiere of the new single "Unsightly Beast," which can be heard at this location, or more conveniently in the player above. The song appears on the band's debut EP "The Abnegation," which will be released on July 13th. Pre-order the EP now over here. "The Abnegation" is a five-song whirlwind of symphonic and blackened technical death metal influenced by the grandiose nature of film sc
1 view0 comments
Carl Frederick
- Jun 19, 2018
Epica Discusses Writing Process Of 'Attack On Titan'
Dutch symphonic metal giants Epica released a preview clip/interview series for the upcoming special covers EP release entitled "Epica vs. Attack On Titan." In part one, which is available in the player above, guitarist Isaac Delahaye and keyboardist Coen Janssen discuss the journey of writing and adapting the theme songs to fit the Epica sound. The release, which was originally only available in Japan, features metal versions of the theme songs from the highly successful man
4 views0 comments
Carl Frederick
- Jun 14, 2018
Atrocity - Okkult II (Review)
The time has finally arrived and the long wait is over. In as much as I appreciate the successes of Leaves' Eyes of late, especially with the ability to witness Alex Krull, Thorsten Bauer, Joris Nijenhuis and Pete Streit in action live...my preference of bands has always been with Atrocity. In the storied history of the German death metal machine, Atrocity has presented both straight up death and bold, daring experimentation, all of it gleefully gobbled up by your author (ser
109 views0 comments
Carl Frederick
- Jun 8, 2018
Atrocity Teases New Song 'Infernal Sabbath'
German death metal act Atrocity posted another teaser clip, this one previewing the new song "Infernal Sabbath." Check out the clip in the player above. The song appears on the band's long awaited new album "Okkult II," which is set to drop on July 6th via Massacre Records! "Okkult II" will be available as a limited edition vinyl LP, a limited edition media-book with a different artwork and bonus CD that includes all songs as instrumental versions as well as a strictly limite
1 view0 comments
Carl Frederick
- Jun 5, 2018
Mordant Rapture Premieres New Single 'Quell The Voiceless'
After releasing the high-profile and widely loved 2018 death metal albums from Augury and Inferi, rising label The Artisan Era is ready to unleash even more quality death metal upon the masses. Enter recent signees Mordant Rapture, a San Jose-based group delivering powerful symphonic heavy technical death metal. The band's debut EP "The Abnegation" will be released on July 13th. Pre-order the EP now over here. The band teamed up with Toilet Ov Hell for the first single "Quell
4 views0 comments
Carl Frederick
- Jun 4, 2018
Atrocity Streams New Song 'Bloodshed And Triumph'
German death metal act Atrocity is streaming the new single "Bloodshed And Triumph" in the player above. The song appears on the band's long awaited new album "Okkult II," which is set to drop on July 6th via Massacre Records! "Okkult II" will be available as a limited edition vinyl LP, a limited edition media-book with a different artwork and bonus CD that includes all songs as instrumental versions as well as a strictly limited box-set that contains the media-book, a t-shir
6 views0 comments
Carl Frederick
- May 25, 2018
Atrocity Teases New Song 'Gates To Oblivion'
German death metal act Atrocity released a another teaser, this time for the new song "Gates To Oblivion," which features a guest appearance from ex-Morgoth vocalist Marc Grewe. Check out the clip in the player above. The song appears on the band's long awaited new album "Okkult II," which is set to drop on July 6th via Massacre Records! "Okkult II" will be available as a limited edition vinyl LP, a limited edition media-book with a different artwork and bonus CD that include
0 views0 comments
Carl Frederick
- May 25, 2018
Epica Releases New Single 'Crimson Bow And Arrow'
Dutch symphonic metal giants Epica released the new single "Crimson Bow and Arrow," which is available in the player above. The song appears on the very special covers EP release entitled "Epica vs. Attack On Titan." The release, which was originally only available in Japan, features metal versions of the theme songs from the highly successful manga series with 70 Million copies in print turned worldwide aired anime "Attack On Titan." The "Epica vs. Attack On Titan" EP will b
5 views0 comments
Carl Frederick
- May 18, 2018
Atrocity Teases New Song 'Menschenschlachthaus'
German death metal act Atrocity released a second teaser, this time "Menschenschlachthaus," which follows the teaser a few days ago for "Spell Of Blood" (view it here). Check out the clip in the player above. The song appears on the band's long awaited new album "Okkult II," which is set to drop on July 6th via Massacre Records! "Okkult II" will be available as a limited edition vinyl LP, a limited edition media-book with a different artwork and bonus CD that includes all son
2 views0 comments
Carl Frederick
- May 15, 2018
Atrocity Teases New Song, Video 'Spell Of Blood'
German death metal act Atrocity released a teaser for the new single/video clip "Spell Of Blood," which you can check out in the player above. The song will be the new single from the band's long awaited "Okkult II," which is set to drop on July 6th via Massacre Records! "Okkult II" will be available as a limited edition vinyl LP, a limited edition media-book with a different artwork and bonus CD that includes all songs as instrumental versions as well as a strictly limited b
5 views0 comments
Carl Frederick
- May 10, 2018
Helsott Announces New Lineup, Begins Recording Sophomore Full Length Album
Southern California-based pagan metal group Helsott has begun recording the second full-length album, which will be released this fall. It will serve as the follow-up to the band's M-Theory Audio debut, last year's acclaimed “The Healer” EP, which the group supported with a European tour alongside I Am Morbid and Necrophagia, and numerous regional performances alongside the likes of Dark Tranquillity, SepticFlesh and Evergrey. Helsott's new album will feature two new members,
28 views0 comments
Carl Frederick
- May 7, 2018
LIVE REPORT: Epica's 1000th Show Celebration (013 - Tilburg, Netherlands - April 14, 2018)
Epica played their first set ever on stage at the Poppodium 013 in Tilburg, Netherlands on the 15th of December 2002... Since then, the band's dedication to their craft and formidable work effort have paid off, as they have had the chance to tour all corners of the globe, amassing a worldwide fan base. So, it is only fitting that the milestone that is their 1000th show brings them full circle to where it all began, in Tilburg. To make the celebration even larger-than-life
65 views0 comments
Carl Frederick
- May 3, 2018
Atrocity Reveals Details Of 'Okkult II'
Are you ready for the death metal album of the year? The five year wait for Atrocity's new album "Okkult II" is OVER! The album will be released on July 6th via Massacre Records! "Okkult II" will be available as a standard CD, digital download, limited edition vinyl LP, as well as, a limited edition media book with a different artwork and a bonus CD which includes instrumental versions of the album tracks. Pre-orders can be made at this location. The new album is a brutal
13 views0 comments
Carl Frederick
- Apr 25, 2018
Genus Ordinis Dei Releases 'You Die In Roma' Video
Italian symphonic death metal act Genus Ordinis Dei released a video clip for the song "You Die In Roma," which is available in the player above. The song is featured on the band's latest album "Great Olden Dynasty," which is available via Eclipse Records. “The song You Die in Roma is about a gladiator who enters the arena” states vocalist Nick K. “We wanted to describe his feelings, thoughts, and how gladiators really felt in that period. Many were deprived from their famili
2 views0 comments
Carl Frederick
- Apr 16, 2018
Crescent - The Order of Amenti (Review)
Hearing about a band from Egypt with the label of Blackened Death Metal MUST generate some excitement. From doing quick research on the band, “The Order of the Amenti” seemed to be album a long time in the making, and started work in 2015. Formed in 1998, the band has only had one full-length album released in 2014, and before that, played between the black and melodic death metal genres with a couple of EPs. Their Ancient Egyptian imagery (super badass cover art), lyrics, an
31 views0 comments
Carl Frederick
- Mar 26, 2018
Tyr, Orphaned Land, Ghost Ship Octavius & Aeternam Tour Sets Dates, Locations
The dates and venues for one of the most anticipated tours of North America -featuring Tyr, Orphaned Land, Ghost Ship Octavius and Aeternam - have finally been revealed! Check out the tour at these locations: May 5th: Brooklyn NY Knitting Factory May 6th: Providence RI Alchemy May 7th: Montreal QC Corona Theatre May 8th: Quebec City QC Salle Multi May 9th: Toronto ON Velvet Underground May 10th: Columbus OH Al Rosa Villa May 11th: Joliet IL The Forge May 12th: Kansas
6 views0 comments