Month: April 2019

K.F.R to release two new PURITY THROUGH FIRE albums simultaneously, reveal two new NSFW videos

Now, Purity Through Fire is gratified to reveal two highly anticipated albums of K.F.R for this bastard year of 2019: L’Enfer à sa Source and Démonologue, which will both be released on ultra-limited vinyl LP format on May 31st internationally.
 
L’Enfer à sa Source is a transcendental journey into the realm of Taccardi’s bizarre psyche, a tortured black metal album filled with a never-ending claustrophobia. This sentiment is reinforced by the use of human bones for the drums, giving the music a resonance of death all along. Semantically, it is a concept about Hell as a physical and metaphysical entity, a mental projection of Taccardi’s mind and what others would perceive of it – the idea of Hell being the incarnation of nothingness and a return to what precedes existence. It echoes the work of Schopenhauer, Bataille, and Sartre: death is a return to that state, not an end in itself. Maybe it is a new beginning, a perpetual and cyclic one, an infernal spiral: “HELL,” it’s you. “Maybe you who condemn me are in greater fear than I who am condemned.” – Giordano Bruno

Démonologue is a word invented to describe someone who is a specialist in demonology. It is also, according to Taccardi, a pun between Demon and monologue – so a conversation with yourself, but more specifically with the demons who are inside of you. The album’s tracks describe a selection of demons who are closely linked to the spirit of K.F.R: Asmodée, Azazel, Abaddon, Baal, Buer, Beelzebub, and Lucifer. It is partially based on the infernal dictionary written by Jacques Collin de Plancy. Musically, it is probably the darkest opus created by Taccardi; synths are mostly absent and replaced for a bigger part by choirs performed by the musician. The seven hymns present on this album have to be considered as invocations of the said spirits. Démonologue is a unique crossbreed of vicious black metal and extremely dark atmosphere that will not appeal to amateurs of mainstream black metal. The purpose here is to disgust and make you feel uncomfortable: what black metal should have always been.

In the meantime, see the shocking, grisly new videos for “L’Enfer à sa Source”

and “La Chute”

Respective covers and tracklistings for L’Enfer à sa Source and Démonologue are as follows:
Tracklisting for K.F.R’s L’Enfer à sa Source
1. L’Enfer, c’est Toi
2. Le Sinueux Chemin
3. Simulacre de Chair
4. Ne Cherche Pas à Devenir, Rien n’a jamais commencé
5. Anathème de l’Envie
6. L’Enfer à Sa Source
Tracklisting for K.F.R’s Démonologue
1. Invocation
2. Asmodée
3. Azazel
4. Prélude à l’exterminateur
5. Abaddon
6. Lucifer
7. La chute
MORE INFO:
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www.kfr-dajjal.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/MaximeTaccardiArtworks
www.deviantart.com/priestofterror

SAINT VITUS release third new track from upcoming album

The godfathers of American doom metal SAINT VITUS are now streaming the third new track, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Saint Vitus’. The new record is set for worldwide release on May 17, 2019.

“Useless” is streaming here:
SAINT VITUS are in the middle of their previously announced European tour. A full list of confirmed shows can be found below. The band is supported by DOPELORD on the road.
SAINT VITUS tour
+Dopelord
19 Apr 19 Glasgow (UK) Audio
20 Apr 19 London (UK) The Underworld
21 Apr 19 Paris (FR) Petit Bain
23 Apr 19 Nantes (FR) Le Ferrailleur
24 Apr 19 Toulouse (FR) Le Rex
25 Apr 19 Barcelona (ES) Boveda
26 Apr 19 Madrid (ES) Copernico
27 Apr 19 Barroselas (PT) Swr Metalfest
28 Apr 19 Bilbao (ES) Kafé Antzokia
30 Apr 19 Fribourg (CH) Fri-Son*
01 May 19 Milan (IT) Circolo Magnolia
02 May 19 Zürich (CH) Dynamo*
03 May 19 Karlsruhe (DE) Dudefest
04 May 19 Leipzig (DE) Utc Connewitz
* No Dopelord

Cover artwork and album details of the new offering can be found below.
Track-list
1. Remains (6:23)
2. A Prelude to… (3:20)
3. Bloodshed (3:04)
4. 12 Years In The Tomb (5:24)
5. Wormhole (5:22)
6. Hour Glass (5:23)
7. City Park (4:01)
8. Last Breath (6:38)
9. Useless (1:32)
Total: 41:07
The already legendary story of SAINT VITUS began in the year 1978, when guitarist Dave Chandler, together with Armando Acosta on drums and bass player Mark Adams, started rehearsing. After trying out two other singers, the band finally settled for vocalist Scott Reagers under the designation TYRANT. In August 1979 the quartet played their first show and in 1980 their name was finally changed to SAINT VITUS. Reportedly this move was inspired by the BLACK SABBATH song “St. Vitus’ Dance”, taken from the “Volume 4” album (1972). 

The eponymous debut album “Saint Vitus” had been released in the same year and was quickly followed by the second full-length “Hallow’s Victim” (1985) and an EP entitled “The Walking Dead” (1985). With Thrash Metal on a furious rise, the ultra-heavy sound of SAINT VITUS was mainly enjoyed by connoisseurs of Doom and a dedicated underground following. This might have been one of the reasons for Scott Reagers to part from the band in 1986. His unexpected move turned out to be hardly a problem for the band as they recruited Scott “Wino” Weinrich from THE OBSESSED, who is considered as the ultimate voice of SAINT VITUS by a clear majority of their adherents.

When Scott Reagers left, Dave Chandler had already written most of “Born Too Late” (1986). This album gained the Americans growing attention in the Metal underground especially overseas. The anthemic title track is considered be one of the great Doom hymns by many fans.

The EP “Thirsty and Miserable” (1987) followed, which featured a BLACK FLAG cover version of the same name, but “Mournful Cries” (1988) was still going to be the last album for SST Records. All this hard work during the previous years started to pay off. With their aptly named fifth full-length “V” (1989) now released on the famous German Doom label Hellhound Records and the live recording “Live” coming out a year later, interest started to grow considerably, although at first in continental Europe, but soon after in England as well. Just as the horizon was brightening for the Godfathers of Doom, Wino decided to leave SAINT VITUS and reform THE OBSESSED in 1990, which turned out to be a serious blow.

Wino was first replaced by Christian Lindersson from Swedish musical and spiritual brothers COUNT RAVEN. With him at the microphone SAINT VITUS recorded “C.O.D.” (1992), which was produced by Don Dokken and gained high critical acclaim. Despite the warm welcome received, the band remained largely inactive after this release.

Two years later, SAINT VITUS reunited with their original singer Scott Reagers. This led to the again much applauded album “Die Healing” (1995). It might have been the right time for the group to reap the harvest of all the amazing songs that they had sown, but due to severe health problems of Scott Reagers their European tour had to be prematurely ended and that seemed to be the end of the SAINT VITUS story for a long time, much to the dismay of their loyal and by then many followers.

At the time nobody could have foreseen that April 29th, 2009 in Stuttgart, Germany would mark Armando Acosta’s final performance with SAINT VITUS. After this last show in Europe the band returned to the States as planned. There Amando’s multiple serious health issues were continuing to take their toll on him, and with great sadness on November 25th, 2010 SAINT VITUS received the painful news that their longtime friend and band mate had passed away.

When SAINT VITUS played their massive show at Hellfest in France, the crowd witnessed a new member on the drum stool. Henry Vasquez, who had already joined Dave Chandler on his project DEBRIS INC. made his debut there and remained with the band from that day on.

In 2012, SAINT VITUS signed to Season of Mist, who proudly released “Lillie: F-65” in April. Seventeen years after their previous album and nine years after their reunion, SAINT VITUS were returning with a masterpiece that cemented their status as true icons of Doom. “Lillie: F-65” includes the trademark song writing style so beloved by SAINT VITUS fans: there is the cataclysmic and unmistakable guitar sound of co-founder Dave Chandler full of reverbs, feedbacks, flanger and apocalyptic distortion leading to amazing and magical solos. “Lillie: F-65” is furthermore graced with the deeply resonant vocals of Scott “Wino” Weinrich who had rejoined the fold to record an album with the band for the first time since the glorious “V” (1989) and whom many consider to be the classic SAINT VITUS vocalist. 

From the very first guitar chords, that unmistakable frying, sizzling, and wailing signature sound of Dave Chandler, any adherent of classic doom metal will immediately know: this is SAINT VITUS. The godfathers of American Doom Metal will soon embark on an extensive European tour in celebration of their 40th band anniversary. At first glance a bold statement such as “godfathers of American Doom Metal” might appear to be weighing as heavy as this band sounds. Nonetheless this is simply the truth in this case.
www.facebook.com/saintvitusofficial  


Line-up
Dave Chandler: guitar
Henry Vasquez: drums
Scott Reagers: vocals
Pat Bruders: bass

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ARKHAAIK set release date for IRON BONEHEAD debut, reveal first track

Today, Iron Bonehead Productions sets July 5th as the international release date for Arkhaaik‘s striking debut album, *dʰg̑ʰm̥tós, on CD and vinyl LP formats.

Arkhaaik is the excavation of rites long forgotten, of primitive worship and ancient deities that ruled long before man dominated and soiled the earth. These sounds explore Europe’s bronze age and encompass the very essence of said rites that were extinct long ago, told in the Indo-European tongue that was used at the time and is now long lost to the ages, its utterance strange to the modern ear.

Encompassing three expansive tracks in 33 minutes, Arkhaaik‘s first sonic manifestation suitably takes a guttural (and GUTTING) form, drawing together sepulchral death metal, blackened bestiality, and lava-like doom into a sulfuric, senses-flaying mass. Its cavernous, ceaselessly roiling slipstream of carnal hysteria and barbarism punishes physically and penetrates psychically; it is of this earth, and beyond it. Then again, this skillful balance/bending of the primeval and supernatural is perhaps not surprising given that the band hails from Switzerland’s Helvetic Underground Committee, which includes fellow Iron Bonehead legions Dakhma and Death. Void. Terror. among others.

Now, witness the unearthed ancients, beholden to the almighty sky father, ruler of the daylit skies! Behold the mighty bull! In his veins, the blood of the ancients pounds with fervor, and reciprocating this fervor, Arkhaaik bathe in his gore. Through the spilling of his blood, they attain ancient divinity. Do you have the iron-clad constitution to partake in the sacred rites of *dʰg̑ʰm̥tós?

The first sacred rite can be found with the new track “u̯rsn̥gwhé̄n” here:
Cover and tracklisting are as follows:
Tracklisting for Arkhaaik’s *dʰg̑ʰm̥tós
1. u̯iHrós i̯émos-kʷe [16:00]
2. *dʰg̑ʰm̥tós [6:34]
3. u̯rsn̥gwhé̄n [10:07]
MORE INFO:
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NATTFOG to release special new PURITY THROUGH FIRE recording

Today, Purity Through Fire sets May 31st as the international release date for a special new recording from Nattfog, Pohjan Porteilta, on CD and vinyl LP formats.

A lurking-yet-potent essence in the ever-fertile Finnish black metal underground, Nattfog have been a study in “quality over quantity” since their formation in the dark days of 2007. After a demo and a split LP Nattfog boldly proclaimed their arrival with the debut album Mustan auringon riitti. Righteously raw yet majestically melodic, Mustan auringon riitti was quintessential Finnish black metal to the letter, but uniquely maintained a rowdy ‘n’ rousing folkloric element which suggested further mastery to come.

After the all-too-short Yön varjoista… EP in 2018 through Purity Through Fire, that “further mastery” has finally come to fruition with a special new recording from Nattfog: Pohjan Porteilta. Featuring three brand-new songs and two rerecorded songs from the prior split LP (the CD version will include the two songs from the Yön varjoista… vinyl), as expected, the band elaborate upon that folk element which so earmarked their debut album; however, hanging upon stout and ancient melodies, be assured that that folkishness is never mawkish and nothing but manly, poignantly (and proudly) conveying the austerity and traditionalism of old Finnish life. Likewise, the fire so stoked Mustan auringon riitti here burns with more clarity, not losing any of Nattfog‘s original grit and, if anything, adding a certain muscularity to their solemn (and sometimes stomping) surge. It all comes together to create an endlessly satisfying and fully focused collection which ably balances past, present, and future.

The breath of night fills the lungs of Nattfog, and hereby do they hunt with Pohjan Porteilta!

Cover and respective vinyl and CD tracklistings are as follows:
Vinyl tracklisting for Nattfog’s Pohjan Porteilta
Side A:
1. Night Of The Ancient Rites (new song)
2. Tietäjä (new song)
3.  Pohjan Porteilta (new song)

Side B:
4. Yöni Usvassa (rerecorded song)
5. Ancestral Echoes (rerecorded song)


CD tracklisting for Nattfog’s Pohjan Porteilta
1. Night Of The Ancient Rites (new song)
2. Tietäjä (new song)
3. Pohjan Porteilta (new wong)
4. Yöni Usvassa (rerecorded song)
5. Ancestral Echoes (rerecorded song)
6. Yön varjoista…(from Yön varjoista… EP)      
7. Ikiroudan laaksossa (from Yön varjoista… EP)
MORE INFO:
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Gaahls Wyrd release music video for “Carving the Voices”

Norwegian extreme metal formation GAAHLS WYRD, fronted by renowned vocalist Gaahl, are premiering a stunning video for the song “Carving the Voices”. The track is taken from the new record, ‘GastiR – Ghosts Invited’ which is set for worldwide release on May 31st.
GAAHLS WYRD live
20 Apr 19 Oslo (NO) Inferno Festival
17 May 19 Hyvinkaa (FI) Steelfest
23 Jun 19 Varnai (LT) Kilkim Zaibu Festival (Exact date TBA)
19 Jul 19 Bertingen (DE) Rock Unter Der Eichen (Exact date TBA)
25 Jul 19 Tolmin (SL) Metaldays Tolmin
15 Aug 19 St Nolff (FR) Motocultor Festival (Exact date tba)
16 Aug 19 Dinkelsbuhl (DE) Summer Breeze Open Air (Exact date tba) The cover artwork for the single can be found below.

The tracklist of the record, ‘GastiR – Ghosts Invited’ is also listed below.
Tracklist:
1. Ek Erilar (05:34)
2. From The Spear (04:37)
3. Ghosts Invited (04:23)
4. Carving The Voices (07:26)
5. Veiztu Hve (06:41)
6. The Speech And The Self (05:02)
7. Through And Past And Past  (02:59)
8. Within The Voice Of Existence (05:25)
Total: 0:42:07
Since rising to prominence with his first band Trelldom, legendary singer, front man, artist and composer, Gaahl, has been one of Norway’s most talked about and respected extreme metal musicians. His work with Trelldom, Gorgoroth and God Seed has been widely regarded as some of the best the black metal scene has had to offer.

Gaahls passion and dedication to his art has earned him followers far and beyond the realms of the metal community, becoming a household name in the art scene and a he has become a well-respected alternative thinker.

In 2015 the charismatic singer assembled some of Norway’s finest metal musicians under the new moniker Gaahls WYRD. The band consisted of Ole Walaunet (The Batallion, God Seed, Grimfist), Frode Kilvik (Krakow, Aeternus), Sir (Trelldom, Djerv, God Seed) and Bård Kolstad (Leprous, Borknagar).

The band’s first show was an appearance at the one-off festival BlekkMetal, held in Bergen, Norway the same year. The show was recorded for the live EP “Nov. 15”, released by the band in 2017. The EP was celebrated during the bands two European runs “Vardøger 2017” and “Vardøger” 2018. Bård Kolstad was replaced by Kevin Kvåle (Horizon Ablaze) in the 2nd half of 2017 and Kårstad stepped out of the band after the first leg of the “Vardøger” tour.

In mid 2018 the band teamed up with producer Iver Sandøy (Enslaved, Emmerhoff & the Melancholy Babies) to record their first full-length album “GastiR – Ghosts Invited”, set to be released by Season of Mist (World) and Indie Recordings (Norway) on May 31st.  

The highly anticipated debut album from Gaahls WYRD will see the band chart territories within the extreme metal genre no one has ever walked before.
http://gaahlswyrd.com
https://www.facebook.com/gaahlswyrd
https://www.instagram.com/gaahlswyrd

Line-up
Gaahl (Kristian Espedal)  – vocals
Lust Kilman (Ole Walaunet) – guitars
Eld (Frode Kilvik) – Bass
Spektre (Kevin Kvåle) – Drums

ENTHRONED premiere music video for ”Hosanna Satana”

Black metal formation ENTHRONED have released the second track from their upcoming record ‘Cold Black Suns’. The new album will be released via Season of Mist on June 7, 2019. The song “Hosanna Satana” is streaming here:
The band comments: “The Earth with His glory! It is time to unveil the second single & video clip out of ‘Cold Black Suns’: “Hosanna Satana”!”
On further news, ENTHRONED have been confirmed for Thronefest in Belgium, where they’ll celebrate the release of the new full length. Find all confirmed tour dates below.
ENTHRONED
02 Jun 19 Kharkiv (UA) Art Plant Mechanica
08 Jun 19 Kuurne (BE) Throne Fest 2019 (Exact date tba)
20 Jul 19 Volyne (CZ) ETEF
The cover artwork and tracklist of ‘Cold Black Suns’ have also been revealed. Both can be found below. The 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/

Los Angeles’ TRANSCENDENCE working on debut album for BLOOD HARVEST

LA death-thrashers Transcendence are currently in The Morgue Studio recording their debut album, Towards Obscurities Beyond, to be released by Blood Harvest Records later this year. Towards Obscurities Beyond will offer eight songs in similar writing style as the band’s 2017 EP Hour Of The Summoning with a slightly more melodic touch to it: take the band’s death metal sound and add some melodic components of Dissection or early Necrophobic.

Some song titles so far are “Infernal Resurrection,” “Majesty of Chaos,” “As The Maggots Feast,” and the title track, “Towards Obscurities Beyond.” Artwork is being handled by Adam Burke (Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats, Vektor et. al.).

More news to be announced shortly. In the meantime, check out the Blood Harvest-released version of the aforementioned Hour Of The Summoning here:
MORE INFO:
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SHADES OF DEEP WATER set release date for new DUNKELHEIT album, reveal first tracks

Today, Dunkelheit Produktionen sets July 25th as the international release date for Shades of Deep Water‘s highly anticipated second album, Death’s Threshold, on CD and vinyl LP format.

A cult fixture in the funeral doom scene, Shades of Deep Water began its exploration of the abyss in 2006. The sole creation of one J.H., the band’s ascent/descent has been as steady as his music is slow. From 2007 to 2009, three demos were released in succession and then the Constant Pressure EP in 2012, all before the debut album, Waterways, in 2013. Aptly titled, Waterways suggested the aquatic, abyssal themes Shades of Deep Water would henceforth explore. From there, J.H. hit a creative streak, with two more EPs following as well as two compilations, such was the demand for his music among ultra-doom aficionados.

Now, at long last, arrives Shades of Deep Water‘s magnum opus, Death’s Threshold. Likewise aptly titled, Death’s Threshold is a veritable exploration (and celebration) of his native Finland’s rich history in funeral doom and doom-death. Comprising four utterly epic, stretched-across-the-abyss tracks in a vast-yet-focused 41 minutes, here do Shades of Deep Water drown the listener in physically/spiritually crushing atmosphere, dragging that listener down/down/DOWN under, far below the depths and never to return; the effect is hauntingly hypnotic, and almost comfortingly so. But, as this is strictly (and unapologetically) within the funeral doom pantheon, rest assured that there is no light, no hope, wherever the album roams.

Where will you chose to roam? Allow Shades of Deep Water to take you to Death’s Threshold. Take the first step there with the new track “Death’s Threshold – Part 1” here:
Cover art, by Sv Bell, and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Shades of Deep Water’s Death’s Threshold
  1. Death’s Threshold – Part 1 [8:53]
2. Death’s Threshold – Part 2 [11:15]
3. Death’s Threshold – Part 3 [8:53]
4. Death’s Threshold – Part 4 [12:01]
MORE INFO:
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www.dunkelheit.cc
www.facebook.com/dunkelheitprod

Vreid release lyric video for “One Hundred Years”

Norwegian Black & Roll veterans VREID have premiered the official lyric video for the song, “One Hundred Years,” which is taken from the band’s latest release, ‘Lifehunger.’
VREID songwriter/ bass guiratist Jarle Hváll Kvåle states: “To me, ‘One Hundred Years’ is the strongest song in our band’s history. It’s a song that captures the essence and multitude of Vreid. It’s a song that we will guaranteed play in all our concerts. ‘One Hundred Years’ was inspired by a poem by the great Norwegian author Knut Hamsun. This lit a torch that resulted in this song about the everlasting duality of nature and human nature. The video is done by Håvard Nesbø, with spectacular filming of the dramatic and inspiring scenery and history of my beloved Vestlandet (western Norway). An eternal source to inspiration. He visualized the song beyond what I could have imagined.”
The artwork for ‘Lifehunger’ can be viewed below, together with the album details.

Track-list
1. Flowers & Blood (1:50)
2. One Hundred Years (5:39)
3. Lifehunger (5:36)
4. The Dead White (4:59)
5. Hello Darkness (4:39)
6. Black Rites in the Black Nights (6:26)
7. Sokrates Must Die (3:29)
8. Heimatt (6:01)
Total playing time: 38:39
VREID were formed in 2004. The Norwegian metal brigade rose from the ashes of WINDIR after the tragic perishing of the “Sognametal” legends with the declared mission of exploring new musical paths.
 
The Norsemen proved true to their words and have so far delivered 7 albums and one DVD, which each received high praise from critics and fans alike. VREID chose a course of constant evolution that is marked by thematically denoted phases regarding their often historically inspired lyrics.
 
This became particularly clear with albums ‘I Krig’ (2007) and ‘Milorg’ (2009), which both revolved around concepts dealing with resistance and liberation of Norway during World War II. With their following three records, VREID returned to their Norse roots, especially on latest full-length, ‘Sólverv’ which received high critical acclaim in 2015.
 
VREID have hammered out their success partly by being a heavily touring band. The four-piece performed more than 500 shows in 25 countries so far. Their everlasting march to conquer new territories has led the Norwegians to headline tours in Europe, North America, Japan, and India.
 
VREID‘s style is often referred to as black ‘n roll and Metal Hammer UK described their music as “a unique time travel in metal” as elements of 70’s rock, 80’s classic metal, and Norwegian black metal are all clearly audible.
 
Now with eighth album ‘Lifehunger’, black ‘n roll is back! With eight brand new tracks, VREID are ready for the next chapter.
 
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Line-up
Sture: Vocals & guitars
Strom: Guitars
Steingrim: Drums
Hváll- Bass and keys
 
Guest Musician
Aðalbjörn ‘Addi’ Tryggvason (SÓLSTAFIR): vocals on “Hello Darkness”
 
Recording: Nabolaget studio
Producer: Jarle Hváll Kvåle / Anders Nordengen
Mix: Anders Nordengen, Nabolaget studio
Mastering: Ruben Willem
 
Cover art: Remi Juliebø of Deformat

Canadian post black metallers NUMENOREAN stream entire new album “Adore”

Canadian post black metallers NUMENOREAN are streaming their new album ‘Adore’ in full. The record is set for worldwide release on Friday, April 12 via Season of Mist.
Ave Noctum (UK) – 9/10 – “Angry, emotional, heartrending, passionate, magnificent, inspirational. Every track oozes with life – as dirty and raw and covered in bodily fluids and joyful sweat as it should be. Bloody beautiful“.

Everything is Noise (DE) – “With Adore, Numenorean have showcased the potential of being the leaders of the pack for the genre’s evolution in the coming years.“

Revolver (US) – 6 best songs right now “Coma”

Rock Hard (FR) Album on the month – 8/10  – “Fans of Wolves In The Throne Room and early Alcest should definitely check it out!”
  ‘Adore’ will be available on various formats from April 12 on
The cover artwork of ‘Adore’, which has been created by Luca Pierro can be found below, together with the tracklist.

Tracklist:
1. Nocebo (02:31)
2. Portrait of Pieces (08:37)
3. Horizon (04:17)
4. And Nothing Was The Same   (01:29)
5. Regret (06:56)
6. Stay (02:22)
7. Coma (05:10)
8. Alone (02:01)
9. Adore (08:42)
10. DDHS (01:23)
Total playing time: 0:43:28
Contrasting the bleakness of their debut record ‘Home’, Canadian post-black metal act NUMENOREAN have painted their sophomore effort ‘Adore’ in an array of brighter shades, while never loosing intensity. The new record will be released on Season of Mist on April 12.
 
Having only released a 2-song demo in 2014, the band got offered a lengthy recording deal by Season of Mist. Soon after, debut record ‘Home’ followed and the underground met NUMENOREAN’s take on post black metal with some critical acclaim, yet also polarizing views, due to the graphic nature of the cover.
 
With ‘Home’, NUMENOREAN achieved far more than just following a musical path pioneered by DEAFHEAVEN, ALCEST, WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, and DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT. The Canadians crafted a musical masterpiece that embraced beauty, harshness and melancholy in equal measure and transformed those into fragile, nihilistic and hauntingly beautiful songs.
 
After playing shows with DEAFHEAVEN, GHOST BATH and BATUSKHA in Canada, the United States and Australia, NUMENOREAN set up a crowdfunding campaign to fund the recording of the sophomore album with Josh Schroeder (GHOST BATH).
 
Forming the antithesis of the previous album, ‘Adore’ adopts a more vibrant approach, both musically and thematically. Rather than seeing life from a nihilistic view, the songs convey a loose message of hope. The lyrics and the theme of the music explore being beat, down and broken, but still finding a way to preserve by finding reasons to appreciate life for what it can be. 
 
NUMENOREAN skilfully employ the feeling of melancholy, an intricate song writing and the black metal roots that marked their debut. Yet the newfound hooks and facets of ‘Adore’, represent a band that has established and evolved sound. ‘Adore’, will be one for the year lists. 

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Line-up:
Guitar/Vox – Byron Lemley
Vocals – Brandon Lemley
Guitar/Vocals – Roger LeBlanc
Guitar – Alex Kot
Bass – Tomas Casper Ingham
 
Recording line-up:
Guitar/Vox – Byron Lemley
Vocals – Brandon Lemley
Guitar/Vocals – Roger LeBlanc
Bass – Alex Kot
Drums – David Horrocks