This week, GIMME RADIO will not air one, but two Season of Mist specials! The first one will feature blackened death doom outfit STRIGOI on November 15, followed by New York City black metal collective BLACK ANVIL on November 16!
The two-hour radio specials, hosted by the bands themselves, will air at 21:00 CET on those dates. You can tune in via the Gimme Radio website (for free) HERE! Both bands will be available in the live chat during their specials.
ABOUT STRIGOI From death comes rebirth, as is such with STRIGOI. Formed in the ashes of VALLENFYRE by guitarist/vocalist Gregor Mackintosh (PARADISE LOST) and bassist Chris Casket, the experimental death metal formation is now unleashing their sophomore effort, ‘Viscera.’ This devastating brand of death metal pulls sludge and crust elements while lyrically, the album explores themes of both real and conceptual horror, coalescing into what can only be described as the ultimate mixtape of misery.
ABOUT BLACK ANVIL Nearly six years after As Was made its mark, Black Anvil is returning with its aptly titled fifth full-length, ‘Regenesis.’ With a new record label, a new album, and a newfound exploration of dark and black metal, ‘Regenesis’ represents a new dawn for the New York City collective.
Make no mistake, ‘Regenesis’ is not a departure from Black Anvil’s identity, but rather serves as the latest progression in the band’s ever-evolving sound. The unrelenting and polished aggression hangs in the balance above dark melodic passages, presenting a dynamic soundscape that serves as the band’s most devastating and existential offering to date. This isn’t just black metal, this is NYBM.
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New York City black metal collective BLACK ANVIL is now revealing the second track ‘8bit Terror! The song is accompanied by a music video, which was created by Emmy nominated visual artist Sean Pierce and features actress Lauren Bonner. The video can be viewed here:
‘8bit Terror’ is the second single to be released from their fifth full-length, ‘Regenesis,’ which is set to world wide release on November 4, 2022 via Season of Mist.
The album can be pre-saved on all streaming services HERE. Pre-orders for ‘Regenesis’ are live HEREBLACK ANVIL comments on the track:“We are empty shells at once thought separate. We are one with the earth. This is not the end. We seek the stars still.”
The first single “Castrum Doloris” can be heard at THIS LOCATION.
The artwork for ‘Regenesis,’ which was created by Metastazis, can be found below along with the tracklist.
Track-list: 1. The Gates Of Brass (1:18) 2. In Two (5:39) 3. The Bet (4:32) 4. 8-bit Terror (4:18) [WATCH] 5. 29 (4:07) 6. Silver & Steele (5:43) 7. Castrum Doloris (4:12) [WATCH] 8. Echoes & Tapestry (5:31) 9. VV (1:56) 10. NYC Nightmares (4:04) 11. Grant Us His Love (4:28) 12. Regenesis (4:26)
New York City has always served as a cultural epicenter for musical innovation. Even more so than incubating genres in their infancy such as hardcore and even glam metal, for which bands like Twisted Sister and KISS long set the stage before the Sunset Strip took the reigns, the empire state has a storied and unique history of taking genres whose roots lie elsewhere and making them its own; whether it be Anthrax reinventing Bay Area thrash, Suffocation and Immolation planting their flag as death metal purveyors at a time when it was a primary export of Florida, or bands like Blondie and the Ramones rivaling the British punk scene, the city has always been at the forefront of musical excellence. And when it comes to New York’s answer to black metal, Black Anvil have not only been a driving force for USBM, but have taken the black metal genre as a whole and made it entirely their own. Now, with full-length number five, the band has once again leveled up their game, presenting a “regenesis” of black metal.
Here you have 12 tracks of unrelenting yet thought provoking evil, sure to have you take a second & thoroughly re-examined view of what you thought black metal was supposed to be. “This is a more stripped down and aggressive song writing approach. Having time to digest ‘As Was,’ to understand where we were then versus where we are now was key. We always focus inward with our writing, never wanting to repeat ourselves, while also not losing our identity in a stretch to sound different,” explains Black Anvil bassist/vocalist P.
Challenging the norm has always been a core part of Black Anvil’s DNA since their formation in 2007. Upon the release of their debut full-length, Time Insults the Mind, the band quickly garnered the attention of Relapse Records and were presented with a deal. When it came to album number two, the band diverged from the typical approach of their contemporaries and sought an unlikely counterpart to render their vision, tapping engineer “General” George Fullan (The Rolling Stones, Dream Theater) at Mark “The Animal” Mendoza’s (Twisted Sister) Diamond Drop Studio on Long Island, NY. Released in September 2010, sophomore offering Triumvirate received much critical acclaim, notably being revered as an “all-around monster metal album.”
Four years after its release, Triumvirate was followed by Hail Death, a 70-minute journey of intensity that further established Black Anvil as a modern black metal powerhouse. The album was met with praise by publications including Noisey, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Metal Injection, and many more. With the album’s success, the band’s profile rose as they were tapped to participate in numerous prominent tours with black metal legends such as Mayhem, Watain, Urfaust, Marduk as well as dates with Aura Noir, Nachtmystium, Immortal, Eyehategod, Cannibal Corpse, etc. Additionally, the band has appeared at various prestigious festivals including the Scion Rock Fest, Beyond The Gates in Bergen, Norway and the renowned Roadburn Festival in The Netherlands.
In 2017, Black Anvil dropped their fourth studio-album, As Was. Atmospheric and melodic without relenting on any of the ferocity that the collective has always been known for, As Was seamlessly weaves through eight monumental passages of extreme metal art, more diverse, complex, and thought-provoking than anything they’ve done before. The record proved itself to be a stellar representation of modern black metal and of Black Anvil’s continuous progression and songcraft.
Now, nearly six years after As Was made its mark, Black Anvil is returning with its aptly titled fifth full-length, Regenesis. With a new record label, a new album, and a newfound exploration of dark and black metal, Regenesis represents a new dawn for the New York City collective. “The concept is renewal, as well as the process/journey to get here outgrowing our past,” explains P. “Black Anvil has always been a departure from our past, a vehicle for us to grow as individuals, like a snake constantly shedding its skin. We don’t look back, but never forget.” Make no mistake, Regenesis is not a departure from Black Anvil’s identity, but rather serves as the latest progression in the band’s ever-evolving sound. The record takes what As Was did best and does it even better. The unrelenting and polished aggression hangs in the balance above dark melodic passages, presenting a dynamic soundscape that serves as the band’s most devastating and existential offering to date. As it’s evident that the band pulls inspiration from unlikely corners, they defy all genre standards and make one thing clear – this isn’t just black metal, this is NYBM
Formed in 2007 in New York City, Black Metal troupe BLACK ANVIL released their debut album ‘Time Insults the Mind’ in September 2009. After a re-release of their acclaimed 2009 debut, BLACK ANVIL unleashed their first proper full-length ‘Triumvirate’ in September 2010. Recorded with engineer ‘General’ George Fullan (The Rolling Stones, Dream Theater) at Mark ‘The Animal’ Mendoza’s (Twisted Sister) Diamond Drop Studio, ‘Triumvirate’ received critical acclaim and was hailed as an “all-around monster metal album.”
‘Triumvirate’ was followed in 2014 by ‘Hail Death’, a 70-minute journey of intensity that further established BLACK ANVIL as a modern Black Metal powerhouse and was praised by many publications. Constantly bringing their live ritual to the masses, BLACK ANVIL has participated in numerous high profile tours with black metal legends such as Mayhem, Watain, Urfaust and Marduk as well as dates with Aura Noir, Nachtmysticum, Eyehategod and Cannibal Corpse. Additionally, the band has appeared at various festivals including the Scion Rock Fest (US), Beyond The Gates in Bergen (NO) and the renowned Roadburn Festival (NL).
In 2017, BLACK ANVIL dropped their fourth studio-album ‘As Was’ the staggering 50-minute follow-up to 2014’s ‘Hail Death’. Atmospheric and melodic without relenting on any of the ferocity that BLACK ANVIL have always been known for, ‘As Was’ seamlessly weaves through eight monumental passages of extreme metal art. More diverse, complex, and thought-provoking than anything they’ve done before, ‘As Was’ is a stellar representation of modern Black Metal and of BLACK ANVIL‘s continuous progression and songcraft. Featuring cover art by Metastazis (Behemoth, Watain, Morbid Angel) and recorded at Menegroth by Colin Marston (Krallice, Gorguts, Panopticon) with mixing and mastering done by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio (Tribulation, Funeral Mist, Watain).
