Month: June 2019

PA VESH EN set release date for new IRON BONEHEAD album, reveal first track

Today, Iron Bonehead Productions sets August 23rd as the international release date for Pa Vesh En‘s highly anticipated second album, Pyrefication, on CD and vinyl LP formats.

In little more than two years, this Belarusian enigma has built a sizable (and starkly terrifying) catalog, culminating in last year’s critically acclaimed Church of Bones debut album and, earlier this year, the Cryptic Rites of Necromancy EP, all under the aegis of Iron Bonehead. Thus far, Pa Vesh En has exhibited a stark ‘n’ unsettling style of black metal: from stifled-violence miserablism to seemingly formless drift, from bent-askew melodicism to echo-chamber murk, always with a tortured soul guiding everything, he’s almost effortlessly created a soundworld beyond compare – and has done so with the restlessness of a lost specter.

Restless as ever, Pa Vesh En prodigiously keeps apace with his tortured vision of black metal with a brand-new second album, Pyrefication. Ever aptly titled, Pyrefication is total spiritual meltdown: this is the veritable sound of the soul collapsing inward and dying a most exquisite death. To that, Pa Vesh En draws inspiration from within, and here locates a wobbly, ever-so-delicate balance between Cryptic Rites of Necromancy‘s ultraviolent hysteria and the murkier mystery of his earliest work, all done with spellbinding alchemy that makes for a miasmic 40-minute labyrinth. If anything, Pa Vesh En seems unsettlingly comfortable taking his muse wherever he wishes on Pyrefication, malforming and maiming any atmosphere he wishes whilst maintaining that beckoning-abyssward style of melodicism he’s made his own since his auspicious start.

Once again, Pa Vesh En hands you the matches for self-immolation – will you provide the kindling for Pyrefication? The first fire can be felt with the new track “Call of the Dead” here:

Cover and Tracklisting as follows:

Tracklisting for Pa Vesh En’s Pyrefication
1. …In the Ghostly Haze
2. Wastelands of Plague
3. Call of the Dead
4. A Cacophony of Spiritual Transition
5. Grotesque Abomination
6. With Splendor of the Night
7. Fog of Death
8. Pyre of the Forgotten

More info:

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Beyond Creation release new video ‘The Afterlife’

BEYOND CREATION are now premiering their brand new live video for the track ‘The Afterlife’, which is taken from the band’s latest album ‘Algorythm’. 
 The Canadian masters of progressive technical death metal are streaming their new offering here:
The band comments on the video: “What a pleasure it was to work with Ismael Mossadeq and his crew in making this music video for our song ‘The Afterlife’! We shot this during the ‘Algorythm’ album release show, on December 8th 2018, at Le National in Montreal. There are reasons why most metal bands will agree that Montreal is one of their favorite stops on North American tours ; the energy, the fans, the crew and the venues themselves make up for one particularly unique vibe, and this video perfectly captures that! We are proud of our hometown and the impact it has been having on the metal scene! Huge thanks to everyone who came out that night and made it such an unforgettable one! Stay tuned, we have more content to share from this gig! Enjoy, share, like and subscribe! Peace!”

Credits:
Produced and directed by Ismael Mossadeq Visuals by Ismael Mossadeq, Xavier Bossé and Alexandre Boucher.
You can listen to ‘Algorythm’ in full here. The cover artwork can be viewed together with the album details below.
Track-list1. Disenthrall (1:44)
2. Entre Suffrage Et Mirage (4:20)
3. Surface’s Echoes (6:54)
4. Ethereal Kingdom (5:19)
5. Algorythm (7:40)
6. À Travers Le Temps Et L’Oubli (1:48)
7. In Adversity (3:19)
8. The Inversion (7:26)
9. Binomial Structures (6:32)
10. The Afterlife (5:37)
Bonus tracks
11. Surface’s Echoes (Instr) (6:53)
12. The Afterlife (Instr) (5:37)
Total playing time: 1:03:09
Feel the onrush of sweeping arpeggios, crushing waves of fretless bass, complex rhythmical patterns and erupting scales peppered with jazzy feeling and masterful execution under the mark of ‘Algorythm’, which names the third full-length of BEYOND CREATION.
 
The French part of Canada is home to a vibrant culture of technical Death Metal fostered by outstanding acts such as GORGUTS, CRYPTOPSY, MARTYR, and NEURAXIS. This illustrious family tree has produced many sprouts in the past, yet none of them are as brilliant as Quebec’s amazing scion: BEYOND CREATION!

BEYOND CREATION saw the light of day in 2005 in Montreal, Canada but it wasn’t until 2010 that the band was ready to hit the stage with their original line-up consisting of Simon Girard, Kevin Chatré, Guyot Bégin-Benoît and Dominic ‘Forest’ Lapointe. A year later, the band self-released their debut full-length album ‘The Aura’ (2011), which quickly became a highlight in the genre. Since then, BEYOND CREATION has been known as the progressive, innovative and exciting new metal sound of their homeland, Quebec.
 
In late 2012, the band had Philippe Boucher (Ex-FIRST FRAGMENT, INCADESCENSE, CHTHE’ILIST, DÉCOMBRES) take Guyot’s place on drums and things started moving at a faster pace in 2013, when they joined Season of Mist, re-releasing ‘The Aura’ and touring North America and Japan. In 2014, BEYOND CREATION released their second masterpiece ‘Earthborn Evolution‘.
 
After the addition of Hugo Doyon-Karout (BROUGHT BY PAIN, EQUIPOISE, CONFLUX) on bass, the band focused on touring as much as possible on the ‘Earthborn Evolution’ album cycle compiling 3 North American tours, 3 European tours, countless shows in Canada, appearances in Mexico, Colombia and Dubaï, sharing the stage with heavy weights like ARCH ENEMY, HATE ETERNAL, MISERY INDEX, DYING FETUS, PSYCROPTIC and OBSCURA. They also took part in multiple large-scale music festivals such as Hellfest (FR), 70 000 Tons of Metal (US), UK Tech-Fest, Montebello Rockfest (CA), Heavy MTL (CA) and Damnation Fest (UK).
 
In 2018, BEYOND CREATION recorded their highly-anticipated third album ‘Algorythm’ at The Grid Studio in home land Canada, which is set for release on October 12th, 2018. With the new album, BEYOND CREATION delivers a ferocious blend of technicality, melody, and brutality aided by fang-filled growls, which is interwoven with beautiful progressive interludes. Prepare for the lightning evolution of the progressive technical death metal revolution!

Current line-up
Simon Girard: Vocals & Guitars
Kevin Chartré: Guitars & Back Vocals
Hugo Doyon-Karout: Bass
Philippe Boucher: Drums

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Guest-musicians:
Disenthrall / À Travers Le Temps Et L’Oubli / The Afterlife
Violin Performed by Louis-Pier Racicot
Cello Performed by Olivier Caron
French Horns Performed by Louis-Philippe Beauchamp
 
The Inversion
Guest vocals by Youri Raymond (UNHUMAN)

Recording: The Grid Studio
Producer/Sound engineer: Christian Donaldson & Marco Fréchette (assistant sound engineer)
Mix and Mastering: The Grid Studio, Christian Donaldson
 
Cover art: Tierno Beauregard

NUNSLAUGHTER to release new 7″ on HELLDPROD, reveal first track

Today, Helldprod Records sets July 31st as the international release date for a special new 7″ vinyl EP from the legendary Nunslaughter titled Antichrist.

Arguably the most prolific band this side of Japan’s Sabbat, Nunslaughter need no introduction: put simply, their brand of punkish death metal / death metallish punk is a veritable institution in its own right. And while they’ve released a handful of albums over their 32-year career, for most maniacs, Nunslaughter shine brightest (or is that darkest?) on their staggering amount of EPs.

Antichrist contains brand-new recordings of four classic Nunslaughter cuts, all recorded live in rehearsal with the band’s current lineup, bloody raw – and not a moment too soon, as they’ve been hitting the touring circuit once again after a hiatus, including a recent European tour in June. Adorned with darkly comical artwork, Antichrist is mandatory for all Nunslaughter junkies, and just about anyone addicted to death metal at its crudest and rudest!

In the meantime, hear the new recording of “Raid the Convent” here:

Cover art and tracklisting as follows:

Tracklisting for Nunslaughter’s Antichrist
-Side A-
1. God
2. Raid the Convent

-Side B-
1. I Hate Christians
4. Smell the Burning Churches

More info

www.helldprod.com
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www.helldprod.bandcamp.com

ITERU reveal new song from upcoming HELTER SKELTER album – set to arrive later this year

Today, Belgian doom-death masters Iteru reveal the new track “Azrael.” The track hails from the band’s highly anticipated debut album, which will see release through Helter Skelter Productions (distributed & marketed by Regain Records) later this year.
 
As yet untitled, more info about Iteru‘s debut album shall be revealed shortly. In the meantime, check out their debut EP Ars Moriendi HERE at Helter Skelter‘s Bandcamp, where all formats can be ordered, and also at Shadow Records‘ webshop HERE.

More info:

www.helterskelterproductions.se
www.facebook.com/helterskelterproductions
www.helterskelterproductions.bandcamp.com 

CHERNAA’S BLACK-METAL MASTERPIECE, EMPYREAN FIRE, IS OUT TODAY!

June 7, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA – Czech black metal band CHERNAA has released their debut album, Empyrean Fire, today via Noizr Productions. The record is already receiving rave reviews from critics and fans alike.   “Chernaa’s ability to meld aggression and melody, all with a singular personality, is what sets them apart from the pack” – Metal Hammer (UK)“…excellently executed making the entire release something to truly behold” – CadaverGarden.com

PURCHASE/STREAM EMPYREAN FIRE:

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2WQHlfI 

Apple Music – https://apple.co/2XxlTJF 

Bandcamp – https://bit.ly/2MulOFl

“PINK POWDER” MUSIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/xja0oIvDTsA

“OMINOUS” MUSIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ZM1qxDlmqOA

CHERNAA is a black-metal band based in Prague, Czech Republic. The band has an international line-up, including musicians from the Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Russia. The recording of the album Empyrean Fire took place at the Jaro Sound studio in Prague. The artwork for the release was created by Anna Levytska, known for her work with Blut aus Nord.    “Three guys from the Czech Republic and a guy from Ukraine currently living in Prague, creating the instrumental base for the band, while the vocalist is from Russia, Krasnoyarsk, recording vocals from afar. We bring the post into your black. We dive into the void and bring the existential dread.”

Empyrean Fire Tracklist:

  1. Pink Powder
  2. Ominous
  3. Alice Syndrome
  4. As I Succumbed
  5. Mania
  6. Camus
  7. Discrepancy

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NEVALRA UNVEILS “IT DIES IN VAIN” MUSIC VIDEO

June 7, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA – In conjunction with today’s release of their full-length debut “Conjure The Storm,” the extreme/melodic blackened death metal trio NEVALRA has unveiled a live performance-based music video for the album’s blistering “It Dies In Vain.” The clip can be seen here:

Says guitarist/vocalist Scott Eames, “NEVALRA is very pleased to present our monstrous music video for ‘It Dies In Vain’. We brought in Iron Elephant Studios from Baltimore to help us film and produce the visuals, and the band could not be more pleased with the collaboration and final result. ‘It Dies In Vain’ has become one of our favorite songs to perform and holds one of the most unique guitar solos on our new album ‘Conjure The Storm.’ This music video helps usher in a whole new era of NEVALRA.”  

The follow-up to NEVALRA’s debut 2015 EP “The Black Flame,” “Conjure The Storm” – which features guest appearances by Andres Vargas (Thy Antichrist) and Mark Kloeppel (Misery Index, Scour) – was mixed and mastered by the legendary Dan Swano (Opeth, Dark Funeral, Dissection, Marduk).

The cover art was designed by Seth Siro Anton of Septicflesh, who has previously collaborated with the likes of Decapitated, Belphegor and Nile. The album is available now on CD, digital and limited-edition black vinyl. Pre-order here: https://m-theoryaudio.com/store.  

NEVALRA will begin a world tour in support of “Conjure The Storm” on June 10, when the group kicks off a six-week European trek with Carach Angren, Thy Antichrist and Wolfheart in Frankfurt, Germany. The tour will see Eames doing double duty, as he also will be playing with Thy Antichrist.   NEVALRA on tour with Carach Angren, Wolfheart, Thy Antichrist:

10 Jun 19    Frankfurt (DE) Batschkapp

11 Jun 19     Paris (FR) Maroquinerie

12 Jun 19    Toulouse (FR) Le Rex

13 Jun 19    Madrid (ES) Mon

14 Jun 19    Porto (PT) Club Hard

15 Jun 19    Lisbon (PT) RCA

16 Jun 19    Sevilla (ES) Sala X

18 Jun 19    Granada (ES) El Tren

19 Jun 19    Valencia (ES) Republica

20 Jun 19    Barcelona (ES) Salamandra

24 Jun 19    Milan (IT) Legend Club

25 Jun 19    Luzern (CH) Schuur

26 Jun 19    Essen (DE) Turock

27 Jun 19    Trier (DE) Mergener Hof

30 Jun 19    Brugge (BE) Entrepot

01 Jul 19     London (UK) The Underworld

02 Jul 19     Birmingham (UK) Mama Roux

03 Jul 19     Manchester (UK) Rebellion

04 Jul 19     Glasgow (UK) Audio

05 Jul 19     Dublin (IE) Voodoo Lounge

06 Jul 19     Limerick (IE) Dolans Warehouse

07 Jul 19     Bristol (UK) The Fleece

08 Jul 19     Rotterdam (NL) Baroeg

10 Jul 19     Bratislava (SK) Randal

12 Jul 19     Warsaw (PL) Proxima

14 Jul 19     Tallinn (EE) Tapper

16 Jul 19     Tampere (FI) Klubi

17 Jul 19     Helsinki (FI) On the Rocks

20 Jul 19     Gothenburg (SE) Sticky Fingers

21 Jul 19     Aalborg (DK) Platform 4

“Conjure The Storm” track listing:

1. Warchestra

2. …Of Ruination

3. Amidst the Ivory Towers

4. Saeculum

5. Conjure the Storm

6. It Dies In Vain

7. Kismet

8. Take Your Leave

9. I am the Sun

10. Prophet For Profit  

For more information, please visit:

http://www.nevalra.com

https://www.facebook.com/nevalra

https://www.instagram.com/nevalraofficial

https://www.youtube.com/nevalra

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Heilung release third track of forthcoming album ‘Futha’

HEILUNG are now releasing the third track taken from their upcoming album ‘Futha’, which will be released on June 28, 2019. “Traust” is now streaming
HEILUNG comment: “‘Traust’ is probably Heilung’s most positive song so far. Dominated by female voices it starts out with, what is called ‘Leysigaldr’ in old Icelandic, a blessing to release a tied warrior. Heilung performs that blessing actively on stage during the song. It continues with nine blessings, taken from the old Icelandic poem “Grogaldr”. Here, luck in battle, good words in speeches and yet another blessing of release are summoned. The choir sings a younger Icelandic protection spell.”
On the meaning of the album title, HEILUNG comment: “The majority of full rune set inscriptions start with ‘Futha’, and is known to us as the first four letters in all runic alphabets. It is considered that our forefathers saw magic potential in engraving the full rune line, but there is also great significance in the beginnings. Science has no key for the meaning of only engraving the first couple of letters yet, but there is, of course, a surplus of theories. One of the theories we found inspiration in, is that ‘Futha’ holds the meaning of fertility and female gender. As ‘Ofnir’ focused on war and masculine notions, the great healing power of female wild strength is evoked in Futha. Those who have been present at a birth or have seen lionesses hunting know the spirit, and we welcome and embrace it in the sounds that were born during the creation of ‘Futha’.”

HEILUNG have previously announced a European tour in October and November this year. The tour will kick off on October 22nd in Warsaw (PL) and will end about a month later in Paris (FR). Find the full list of tour dates below.
HEILUNG festivals
21 Jun 19 Copenhagen (DK) Copenhell Festival 2019
29 Jun 19 Helsinki (FI) Tuska 2019
09 Aug 19 Jaromer (CZ) Brutal Assault
17 Aug 19 Borre (NO) Midgardsblot 2019
07 Sep 19 Selb (DE) Mediaval Festival 2019 
19 Oct 19 Hameln (DE) Autumn Moon Festival 2019 (Exact date TBA)
18 Feb 20 York (UK) Descended from Odin Festival (Exact date TBA)

HEILUNG European tour
22 Oct 19 Palladium (PL) Warschau (tickets)
24 Oct 19 Berlin (DE) Admiralspalast (tickets)
26 Oct 19 Essen (DE) Colosseum Theater (tickets)
28 Oct 19 Munich (DE) Circus Krone (tickets)
30 Oct 19 Prague (CZ) Hybernia (tickets)
01 Nov 19 Halle (DE) Händelhalle (tickets)
03 Nov 19 Vienna (AT) Der Globe (tickets)
05 Nov 19 Zurich (CH) Volkshaus (tickets)
07 Nov 19 Kiel (DE) Kieler Schloss (tickets)
10 Nov 19 London (UK) Roundhouse (tickets)
14 Nov 19 Utrecht (NL) Tivoli Vredenburg (tickets)
17 Nov 19 Brussels (BE) AB (tickets)
20 Nov 19 Paris (FR) Elysée Montmartre (tickets)
06 Dec 19 Lviv (UA) Lviv State Circus (tickets)
08 Dec 19 Kyiv (UA) Center of Culture and Arts NAU (tickets)

Cover art and album details below
Track-list
Galgaldr (10:22)
Norupo (4:18)
Othan  (10:19)
Traust (9:49)
Vapnatak (4:03)
Svanrand (3:36)
Elivagar (8:45)
Elddansurin (8:05)
Hamrer Hippyer (14:17)
Total playing time: 1:13:34
“Ofnir” was a very masculine album. To create it, HEILUNG took a big part of the lyrics from preserved rune inscriptions on weapons and armour. “Futha” is the counterpart, the balance point, the feminine side. Here, the lyrics originate from old Icelandic poetry, in which the holy women chant magic spells and offer their blessings. Hence, female voices are more prominent on “Futha”.

HEILUNG means “healing” in the German language and this also describes the core of the band’s sound. The listener is supposed to be left at ease and in a relaxed state after a magical musical journey that is at times turbulent.

HEILUNG reach far back in time to the Northern European iron age and Viking period to create their sound experience. The band utilises many means in their songs: from running water via human bones, reconstructed swords and shields up to ancient frame drums as well as bronze rings.

When HEILUNG self-released ‘Ofnir’ in 2015, the Danish band could hardly have anticipated the breakthrough success of their debut album. Spectacular live shows, strong critical acclaim, and a massive underground buzz added to the constantly high demand for this full-length are the reason why their new label Season of Mist did not hesitate to re-issue ‘Ofnir’ in several collector’s edition formats. HEILUNG‘s live album, ‘LIFA’ (2017) was released in parallel.

The word “Futha” is taken from an artefact, that is still controversially discussed. Big names in runology like Düwel and Heizmann can agree neither on the deciphering nor the meaning of the description.…The word is engraved in a gold bracteate from Skåne (SE), which was produced around 500-530 AD. It was discovered in 1831 and these medals or coins were divided into different categories by the Swedish archaeologist Oscar Montelius. The bracteate in question is a so-called C-bracteate named Schonen II-C (Schonen is the German Name of Skåne) with a horse and a face. The rune inscription is between the hind-legs of the horse. Interesting to mention here is the fact that the majority of full rune set inscriptions start with “futh“, which also is the first three letters in all runic alphabets. It is considered that our forefathers saw magic potential in engraving the full rune line, but there is also great significance in the beginnings. Science has no key for the meaning of only engraving the first couple of letters yet, but there is a surplus of theories. This brings us to a runic staff found in Bergen, which was given the rather unpoetic archaeological classification B011. It carries the inscription: “felleg er fuþ sin bylli Fuþorglbasm”, which means: “Lovely is the cunt, may the cock fill it up”. Also interesting is that the Högstena amulet, which we use in the song “Galgaldr”, has an alternative deciphering of the word “futh“, which in this context means “cunt”. All this leaves us with two hints: magic potential and the female genitalia. The great healing power of the female wild strength is evoked in “Futha”. Those who have been present at a birth or seen a lioness hunting, know the spirit. The spirit of the “wilde Weiber” (German), the wild wise women. “Futha” endeavours to connect to a time before the female was degraded to a birth-machine and carrier of eternal inherited guilt. 

“Futha” was three years in the making and was finished for production and print at midwinter, the very darkest day of the solar year, the 21st in the 12th month at 21:00.

Any attempt to link the band with or bring their music into a modern political or religious context is pointless, since HEILUNG try to connect their listeners with a time before the coming of Christianity and modern political ideologies. 

Line-up
Kai Uwe Faust 
Christopher Juul
Maria Franz

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Colombian black metal cult Daemoni stream new album

Today, Colombian black metal cult Daemoni stream the entirety of their long-awaited second album, Black Tyrant. Set for international release on the symbolic date of June 6th via Goathorned Productions, hear Daemoni‘s Black Tyrant in its entirety here:
Hailing from Bogotá, Daemoni formed in 2009 and feature members who’ve cut a wide path in the Colombian extreme metal scene, including such bands as Horncrowned, Nosferatu, Divine Prophanity, Inoculation, and Disenterror among others. Biding their time patiently, the band made their first public recording with their debut album, Stillborn Redeemer, in 2011. No need for a demo, Daemoni burst into the underground with cold, iron-fisted malice here: Stillborn Redeemer tellingly featured a cover of Dark Funeral’s “Shadows Over Transylvania,” used with permission from Lord Ahriman, and suitably did the album brim with an ancient fire.

Years would pass, but Daemoni continued to be a force on the live front, supporting Colombian shows by such luminaries as Mayhem, Suffocation, Dark Funeral, Krisiun, and Vader among others, with 2018 bringing the band’s first European show in Madrid, Spain. Alas, the time to strike again is upon us and Daemoni eclipse the freezing fire of their debut with Black Tyrant. A more finessed ‘n’ focused work, Black Tyrant exudes an air of professionalism and daresay “maturity” that thankfully never threaten to neuter the primeval fury at the heart of Daemoni‘s aesthetic. Indeed, the album is aptly titled, for the band’s songwriting has reached a masterful level, wholly matching the more muscular aspect that guides these eight underworld hymns. Each instrument is clearly heard, robust but blood-red; the quintet are in the throes of demonical possession, but still retain a tightness of execution. And after 40 furious, fiery minutes, the listener shall likewise reach a state of demonical possession with Black Tyrant.

Graced with masterful artwork by Jenglot Hitam, at long last does Black Tyrant arrive, for black and tyrannical is Daemoni‘s reign!

Album cover art and tracklisting as follows:
Tracklisting for Daemoni’s Black Tyrant
1. Moriens Pulsatio
2. Abstersion’s Rite
3. Carnifex Christi
4. Plagues Embraced
5. Black Tyrant
6. Illucescente
7. Daemonios
8. Thirsty Underworld
MORE INFO:
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Cult black metal band ENTHRONED stream entire new album

Cult black metal band ENTHRONED premiere their entire new full length ‘Cold Black Suns’. The record will be released this Friday, June 7, via Season of Mist. Listen to the new album below
The band comments: “Condemned again to channel the darkness into a sonic trip, we are back with their most reckless album: ‘Cold Black Suns.’ An ode to the arcane of cosmic matter and what holds historical certainty, our vision exalts the manifestation of physical forces within the world’s cultural heritage and its direct relation to the occult.”
ENTHRONED will celebrate the release of ‘Cold Black Suns’ on Thronefest in Belgium in June. Find all confirmed tour dates below.
ENTHRONED
08 Jun 19 Kuurne (BE) Throne Fest 2019
20 Jul 19 Volyne (CZ) ETEF
The cover artwork and tracklist of ‘Cold Black Suns’ can be found below. The album cover was created by Neraath.
Tracklist:
01. Ophiusa (03:42)
02. Hosanna Satana (02:16)
03. Oneiros (06:26)
04. Vapula Omega (04:55)
05. Silent Redemption (06:07)
06. Aghoria (04:14)
07. Beyond Humane Greed (05:01)
08. Smoking Mirror (07:07)
09. Son of Man (09:08)
ENTHRONED is surely a name black metal fans are no strangers to. Over the course of the last 25 years, they have pushed the boundaries of black metal and the deepness of the Left Hand Path philosophy further within. The quintet has channelled that dedication into their newest record. ‘Cold Black Suns’ is a dark and crushing black metal album where cold riffing, blood chilling atmospheres, and ritualistic drumming are keys to forging their most mature and accomplished opus to date.
 
The band, who crawled out of the black lands of Belgium in 1993, inked their first contract less than a year after its formation, and recorded debut album ‘Prophecies of Pagan Fire,’ which is now considered an all-time classic in the genre.
 
By then known as The Blackened Horde to fans and the scene at large, ENTHRONED recruited guitarist Nornagest and within 2 years entered Hautregard Studios to give birth to their second album. After the recording, tragedy struck and founding member and drummer Cernunnos (1997) took his own life.
 
The band went on to record the album using Cernunnos’s drum tracks from rehearsal recordings which were recorded by long time friend Da Cardoen, from the Belgian band ASPHYXIA. ‘Towards the Skullthrone of Satan’ was thus born. Since then, ENTHRONED went on to tour the world and have released a total of 10 full-lengths, one live album, and a hearty handful of splits and EPs.

Now, as the band celebrates 26 years as one of black metal’s premier outfits, they are ready to unleash number 11 onto the masses. ‘Cold Black Suns’ is an icy, brutal offering from the band that will see a worldwide release on June 7, 2019 via Season of Mist, making it their debut to the label. This is the band’s first album in five years, following up 2014’s critically acclaimed ‘Sovereigns.’
 
‘Cold Black Suns’ is one of 2019’s most anticipated releases and is certain to hold up to the hype that surrounds it, delivering an evolved and crushing offering from Belgium’s own black metal legends.
 Line-up:
Nornagest: Vocals
Neraath: Guitars, noise and effects
Shāgāl: Guitars
Norgaath: Bass
Menthor: Drums

Cover artwork: Neraath
 
Recording studio: Pike Studio, Amarante/Portugal
 
Producer / sound engineer: Carlos Ribeiro
 
Mixing studio and engineer: Blackout Studio, Brussels/Belgium. Mixed by Jeremie Bezier
 
Mastering studio and engineer: Orgone Studio, Bedfordshire, UK. Mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/Frater.Silurian
https://www.instagram.com/enthronedofficial
https://enthroned.bandcamp.com/

Shop: http://smarturl.it/EnthronedSuns

Abbath unleash third new track of ‘Outstrider’!

Norwegian black metal titans ABBATH are nowreleasing the third new track, taken from their upcoming full length ‘Outstrider’. The album is set for worldwide release on July 5, 2019. The title track is now streaming here:
ABBATH have previously announce a killer European tour coming this January/February. A full list of confirmed shows can be found below.

ABBATH festivals
27 Jul 19 Steenwijk (NL) Stonehenge Festival 201924 Aug 19 Bergen (NO)  Beyond the Gates Festival 2019

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23 Jan 20 Weimar (DE) Uhrenwerk (tickets)
24 Jan 20 Bochum (DE) Matrix (tickets)
25 Jan 20 Nijmegen (NL) Doornroosje (tickets)
26 Jan 20 Antwerpen (BE) Trix (tickets)
27 Jan 20 London (UK) Islington Assembly Hall (tickets)
28 Jan 20 Paris (FR) La Machine Du Moulin Rouge (tickets)
29 Jan 20 Nantes (FR) Stereolux
30 Jan 20 Toulouse (FR) Metronum (tickets)
31 Jan 20 Barcelona (ES) Salamandra (tickets)
01 Feb 20 Madrid (ES) But (tickets)
02 Feb 20 Lyon (FR) Nikasi Kao (tickets)
04 Feb 20 Mannheim (DE) MS Connexion Complex (tickets)
05 Feb 20 München (DE) Backstage (tickets)
06 Feb 20 Luzern (CH) Schüür (tickets)
07 Feb 20 Parma (IT) Campus Music Industry (tickets)
08 Feb 20 Brno (CZ) Fleda (tickets)
09 Feb 20 Warschau (PL) Progresja (tickets)
11 Feb 20 Berlin (DE) Festsaal Kreuzberg (tickets)
12 Feb 20 Hamburg (DE) Kulturpalast (tickets)
13 Feb 20 Copenhagen (DK) Amager Bio (tickets)
14 Feb 20 Gothenburg (SE) Tradgarn (tickets)
15 Feb 20 Stockholm (SE) Fryhuset Klubben (tickets)
The coverartwork, which is created by Kim Holm and Olav Iversen, and the track-list for ‘Outstrider’ can be found below.
Track listing:
1. Calm in Ire (Of Hurricane) (04:32)
2. Bridge of Spasms (03:49)
3. The Artifex (04:09)
4. Harvest Pyre (04:12)
5. Land of Khem (04:08)
6. Outstrider (05:39)
7. Scythewinder (04:17)
8. Hecate (04:25)
9. Pace till Death (BATHORY cover) (03:41)
Total: 38:52
When Abbath announced that he had left IMMORTAL, it sent massive shockwaves through the metal scene. The iconic frontman had long become the “face” of the Norwegian black scene, his image synonymous with the genre. Upon releasing his debut album with his eponymous new band, ABBATH, in 2016, trve fans were satiated with a dose of icy, blackened fury.
 
Now, the Norwegian giant returns for round two, armed with a refined lineup and ready to strike with a sophomore effort that is sure to once again exceed the expectations of Abbath’s loyal fanbase. ‘Outstrider’ sees a maturation in sound, delivering a tighter, well-rounded offering from the band as they come into their own identity.
 
While there are moments that certainly channel the frosty hallmarks of IMMORTAL, there is no danger of ABBATH repeating that formula. ABBATH draws from NWOBM and melodic influences, adding a fresh new flavor to the sound that the band’s founder came to define.
 
‘Oustrider’ consists of eight, crushing original songs and concludes with a fiery BATHORY cover. The album promises a full-on aural assault from start to finish with frigid riffage and a robust pocket that are layered with vocals from one of the most identifiable voices in black metal. If you thought ABBATH came in hot with their last record, just wait until you hear this!

Line-up 
Abbath – Vocals & guitars
Ole Andre Farstad -Guitars
Ukri Suviletho – Drums
Mia Wallace – Bass
Links:
www.facebook.com/abbathband
www.abbath.net
www.instagram.com/abbath_official