Morta Skuld will release their new album, Creation Undone, on February 23 via Peaceville Records. The album will be released on LP, limited edition Green LP, CD and digital. Pre-order the album here, and check out a promo video for the first single, "We Rise We Fall", below.
Scaling new heights of brutality for the longstanding US death metal veterans, Creation Undone is the latest work of inspired extremity from frontman and mastermind Dave Gregor and co. In a time when the band’s iconic and celebrated debut Dying Remains reaches its thirty year milestone, and with recent live activity on both sides of the Atlantic seeing the quartet performing to a ravenous fanbase of metalheads both old and new, Morta Skuld now returns with a ten track opus of pure death metal in their unrelenting and unwavering pursuit of heaviness, still going strong after three decades, as the band unleashes their successor to 2020’s Suffer For Nothing.
With themes exploring an increasingly savage, corrupt and destructive state of the world in present times, and executed with a razor-sharp precision, with ferocious and hook-laden compositions to match and even exceed any of their highly regarded early output, Creation Undone was recorded and mixed at Belle City Sound Studios by Chris Djuricic, with mastering work conducted at Flatline Audio with Dave Otero.
Morta Skuld formed in Milwaukee in 1990, quickly producing two demos before going on to release three albums on Peaceville Records (initially via legendary sub-label Deaf Records) in the early-mid 90's. Many years later, and with a new lineup, founder and main-man David Gregor then reunited with Peaceville for the opuses Wounds Deeper Than Time, and Suffer For Nothing, showing that none of the brutal & inspired magic of the band's former years had been lost.
Tracklisting:
"We Rise We Fall"
"The End Of Reason"
"Painful Conflict"
"Unforeseen Obstacles"
"Perfect Prey"
"Soul Piercing Sorrow"
"Into Temptation"
"Self Destructive Emotions"
"Oblivion"
"By Design"
Smoking Snakes, the electrifying sleaze metallers hailing from Gothenburg, Sweden, have officially inked a deal with Frontiers Music. The band is set to unleash their debut album, Danger Zone, on February 9. Today marks the release of the first single and accompanying video for the track "Sole Survivors". Watch the clip below.
Smoking Snakes are known for their high-energy performances and a sound that pays homage to the golden era of rock while infusing a contemporary edge. With their upcoming debut album, Danger Zone, the band aims to solidify their place in the sleaze metal genre and captivate audiences around the globe.
The band states: "It's our aim to start writing a new chapter for the music we love. We aren't trying to reinvent the wheel, but at the same time, we are using our own experiences and passion for the sleaze genre and are committed to keeping it alive"
Produced by Jakob Herrmann, known for his work with acclaimed acts such as Anthrax, In Flames, and Machine Head, Danger Zone promises to be a sleaze metal masterpiece. Herrmann, who honed his skills with Hardcore Superstar, lends his signature touch to the album.
In 2022, Smoking Snakes made a thunderous entrance onto the music scene, grabbing attention with a self-released demo that cranked up the volume to 11. Their distinctive blend of powerful old-school rock with a modern edge garnered acclaim, drawing inspiration from iconic artists such as W.A.S.P., Ratt, Dokken, and KISS. Recognizing their potential, Frontiers Music eagerly welcomed Smoking Snakes onto their roster.
With a perfect blend of raw energy, infectious melodies, and a commitment to the essence of sleaze, Smoking Snakes are poised to make a significant impact on the global music scene with Danger Zone.
"Angels Calling"
"Sole Survivors"
"Run For Your Life"
"Lady Lucky"
"Excited"
"Restless And Wild"
"Sorrow, Death And Pain"
"There Is No Tomorrow"
"Who Am I"
"We Are Alive"
"Rocking To The Morning Light"
"Sole Survivors" video:
Smoking Snakes are:
Brett Martin - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Andy Delarge - bass, backing vocals
Stan Ricci - drums, backing vocals
Leo Razor - lead guitar, backing vocals
Arch Enemy performed at the Rock Am Ring in Nürburgring, Germany omn June 4th, 2023. Pro-shot video of the band's entire set has been released by festival organizers and can be viewed below.
Setlist:
"Deceiver, Deceiver"
"War Eternal"
"House of Mirrors"
"My Apocalypse"
"The Watcher"
"The Eagle Flies Alone"
"Handshake With Hell"
"Sunset Over the Empire"
"As the Pages Burn"
"Nemesis"
Three of Sweden's most iconic metal bands - In Flames, Arch Enemy and Soilwork - are teaming up for a European co-headline tour dubbed the Rising From The North. The tour promises an unforgettable night of Swedish metal mayhem.
Anders Fridén from In Flames: "Couldn’t be more excited to announce this tour. It’s been a long time coming and we are finally back together again on stage with our friends in Arch Enemy and Soilwork. We plan to bring you an unforgettable night of melody and mayhem! This is some of Sweden's finest - a tour you simply should not miss!!!"
Michael Amott from Arch Enemy adds: “What an insane Swedish Metal extravaganza across Europe in 2024! We share a lot of history with In Flames and Soilwork, going all the way back to the very early days of Arch Enemy. We’re extremely stoked to be doing this special tour with our Swedish comrades - let’s go!!!”
Björn Strid from Soilwork states: "Finally we can release the great news of one of the greatest tour line ups to hit the streets in at least a decade! We are super excited and we are pretty damn sure that this is a tour that a lot of people have been longing for. We go way back with both Arch Enemy and In Flames, so prepare yourself for an absolute legendary Swedish melodic metal assault!"
The general on sale for the tour starts on Friday, November 24th, 10AM CET. Exclusive pre-sale starts on Wednesday, November 22nd, 10AM CET. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early to ensure they don't miss out on this historic gathering of metal giants.
Tour dates:
October
3 - Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy
4 - Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy
5 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy
6 - London, UK - Eventim Apollo Hammersmith
8 - Paris, France – Olympia
9 - Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal
11 - Hamburg, Germany – Sporthalle
12 - Düsseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Electric Hall
13 - Den Bosch, Netherlands - Mainstage
15 - Zurich, Switzerland – The Hall
16 - Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
18 - Stuttgart, Germany – Schleyer-Halle
19 - Frankfurt, Germany - Jahrhunderthalle
20 - Munich, Germany – Zenith
22 - Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
23 - Budapest, Hungary – Barba Negra
25 - Prague, Czech Republic – Sportovni Hala Fortuna
26 - Dresden, Germany – Messe
27 - Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
29 - Oslo, Norway – Spektrum
31 - Malmö, Sweden – Malmö Arena
November
1 - Gothenburg, Sweden – Scandinavium
2 - Stockhom, Sweden – Hovet
3 - Sundsvall, Sweden – Nordichallen
5 - Helsinki, Finland – Ice Hall
Following Live at Freak Valley in 2017 and their latest album, Sphere (2019), instrumental psych rock frontrunners Monkey3 will herald 2024 with a true album highlight of the new year: The Lausanne-based four-piece has announced a brand new, cosmic studio offering, entitled Welcome To The Machine, set for release on February 23 via Napalm Records.
Once again, Monkey3 envelops listeners in their unique, cosmic auditory haze. Welcome To The Machine not only marks their seventh and most epic, dark and captivating record to date, but will also clearly prove why they are one of the most exciting instrumental rock bands in the modern stoner and psychedelic rock scene.
Today, Monkey3 has premiered a music video for their first album single "Rackman”. "Welcome To The Machine is a reflection on the future of humanity through the duality of man and machine,“ the band explains. About the new single, they comment: "Are human beings becoming machines or machines becoming human beings?"
Watch the visualizer for “Rackman” below.
Welcome To The Machine’s musical themes are inspired by movies such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Matrix, Sunshine, Solaris and 1984, while unveiling an intense mankind vs. machines story that instantly launches the listener into deep space. Right from its first tones, the album immediately emerges as a perfect soundtrack to a journey into the unknown. Tracks such as "Rackman" perfectly showcase how Monkey3, who formed in 2001, are one of only a few instrumental bands that know how to tell an enthralling story. Welcome To The Machine explores as much as it poses questions. It is dark and menacing; evoking melancholic destruction while somehow bursting with hope at the same time, moving between haunting passages and progressive breaks, mesmerizing grooves and colossal riffs.
The album was recorded and mixed by Raphaël Bovey at Blend Studio and MyRoom Studio, and was mastered by Lad Agabekov at Caduceus Studios in Switzerland. The incredible cover artwork was created by Sebastian Jerke.
Welcome To The Machine will be available in the following formats:
- Digipak
- 1 Vinyl Gatefold Black
- 1 Vinyl Gatefold Clear Orange
- 1-Vinyl Gatefold Crystal Clear Deluxe Version (incl. Slipmat & Art Print )
- Digital
DEF LEPPARD has shared a professionally filmed video of the band's "Pour Some Sugar On Me" performance from November 11 at Giants Stadium in Sydney during the Australian leg of LEPPARD's "The World Tour" with MÖTLEY CRÜE. Check out the clip below.
DEF LEPPARD and JOURNEY will join forces for a summer 2024 North American tour. The 23-date trek will begin on July 6 in St. Louis, Missouri and hit cities including Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto, Boston, Houston, Phoenix, Los Angeles and more before wrapping in Denver on September 8. Openers include STEVE MILLER BAND, HEART and CHEAP TRICK, which will vary by city.
DEF LEPPARD and MÖTLEY CRÜE have completed several legs of "The World Tour", which included U.S. dates with Alice Cooper.
DEF LEPPARD's latest album, "Diamond Star Halos", sold 34,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in its first week of release in May 2022 to land at position No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. It marked the band's eighth top 10 LP.
Of "Diamond Star Halos"' 34,000 units earned for the week, album sales comprised 32,000, SEA units comprised 2,000 (equaling 2.7 million on-demand official streams of the album’s songs) and TEA units comprised less than 500 units.
DEF LEPPARD's previous Top 10 albums included "Pyromania" (which peaked at No. 2 in 1983),"Hysteria" (No. 1 for six weeks in 1988),"Adrenalize" (No. 1 for five weeks in 1992),"Retro Active" (No. 9; 1983),"Rock Of Ages: The Definitive Collection" (No. 10; 2005),"Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" (No. 5; 2008) and "Def Leppard" (No. 10; 2015).
To mark two decades of rocking the world with their True Norwegian Balkan Metal, the unrivalled ambassadors of madness, TrollfesT, are dropping a compilation as wild as their journey. From ancient demos to fresh live jams, unreleased gems, bonus tracks, and even a couple of remixes - this collection has got it all!
Staying true to their chaotic selves, TrollfesT delivers an album bursting with joyous fun and kickass musicianship. They plow the metal field, harvesting nothing but the good stuff. Picture this awesomeness on an exclusive picture disc vinyl, adorned with artwork by Jonas Darnell and Terje. It's a must-have for any TrollfesT fanatic and, for the rest, a splendid wall decoration at the very least. Time to join the TrollfesT madness!
Speaking of madness & K.A.O.S, first single is an insane and utterly mad cover version of Korpiklaani's "Happy Little Boozer". Bonded by Booze, endless late night shenanigans and a few too many hangovers, influence this Balkan madness.
20 Years In The Wrong Lane is out now. Order here.
Tracklisting:
"Atlantis" (Recorded during Kaptein Kaos)
"…Skogsfest" (Recorded during Brumlebassen)
"Smoldering Failure" (Recorded during Flamingo Overlord)
"A Shot Of Trolljoy" (Recorded during Flamingo Overlord)
"Drinking Beer" (Recorded during Flamingo Overlord)
"Happy Little Boozer" (Cover - Recorded during Flamingo Overlord)
"Dance Like A Pink Flamingo" (Remix)
"Der JegerMeiste"r (Recorded during Happy Heroes)
"Drinking Song From Hell" (From Drinking Game From Hell)
"Gigantic Cave" (Live in Salzburg 2018)
"Flamongous" (Live in Trondheim 2022)
"Kjetteren Afterski" (Remix)
"Happy Little Boozer" video:
Live dates (with Tyr, Æther Realm, The Dread Crew Of Oddwood)
March
28 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
29 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theater
30 - Boston, MA - Middle-East Downstairs
31 - Quebec City, QC - La Source de la Martinière
April
1 - Montreal, QC - Studio TD
2 - Ottawa, ON - Brass Monkey
3 - Toronto, ON - Horseshoe Tavern
4 - Detroit, MI - The Sanctuary
5 - Chicago, IL - Reggies
6 - Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theater - Studio B
7 - Winnipeg, MB - Park Theater
8 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
9 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
10 - Calgary, AB - Dickens
12 - Vancouver, BC - The Rickshaw
13 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
14 - Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom
15 - Berkeley, CA - Cornerstone
16 - Los Angeles, CA - 1720
17 - San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
18 - Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater
20 - Austin, TX - Come and Take it Live
21 - Dallas, TX - The Granada
22 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall
24 - Orlando, FL - Conduit
25 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Hell)
26 - Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819
May
31-June 2 - Pilsen, Czech Republic - Metalfest
METALLICA played its first-ever concert in Saudi Arabia last night (Thursday, December 14).
The heavy metal giants headlined the opening night of the three-day Soundstorm festival in Riyadh.
METALLICA's setlist was as follows:
01. Creeping Death
02. For Whom The Bell Tolls
03. Wherever I May Roam
04. The Memory Remains
05. Lux Æterna
06. Too Far Gone?
07. Fade To Black
08. Fuel
09. Orion
10. Nothing Else Matters
11. Sad But True
12. The Unforgiven
13. Seek & Destroy
14. One
15. Master Of Puppets
16. Enter Sandman
Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below.
Other artists scheduled to appear at the event include Pharrell Williams, Chris Brown, H.E.R., BLACK EYED PEAS, J Balvin and Anne-Marie, as well as DJs Tiesto and David Guetta.
More than 600,000 people reportedly attended last year's Soundstorm.
Soundstorm, organized by Saudi music giants MDLBEAST, has been attracting some of the biggest acts in the region and the globe to Riyadh since its launch in 2019.
The festival site spans more than five and a half million square meters with park life areas for food outlets and street performers keeping festival goers entertained between sets at what's been dubbed "the loudest week in Riyadh".
METALLICA made its Middle East live debut in 2011 at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Park. They played the same venue two years later.
Before METALLICA performed in Abu Dhabi in 2013, drummer Lars Ulrich told The National: "When we were here a year and a half ago, it was really magical. Now, I don't say that everywhere… there were so many different nationalities — a great energy and shared experience.
"When we started playing, there were so many parts of the world where the type of music that we were doing was not really accepted. There were a lot of places where people didn't know what we were doing or didn't have enough infrastructure to support a band like us. But it's opening up. It's changing and the world is shrinking. It's great to be in the front lines."
In October 2022, Saudi melodic death metal band IMMORTAL PAIN became the first group to perform heavy metal at a large public event when it played at Comic Con Arabia.
Back in October 2019, Saudi Arabia's grindcore band CREATIVE WASTE played what is believed to have been the first public metal concert in the kingdom's history. At the time, CREATIVE WASTE frontman Fawaz Al Shawaf told Metal Injection: "Leading up to the show, people, especially bands, were skeptical for the longest time, because they existed in the old generation. A lot of them were being conservative. They were worried. No one's ready to take the risk. But, I mean, the ones who organized the show are actually basically newcomers and young. They didn't even know what grindcore or death metal was. So they weren't into extreme music, but they asked us, and I thought the idea was so crazy that I accepted it because it's a part of the change."
In early 2022, Saudi metal artist Meshari Sangora, who goes by the name "Dusk", told Mille about the metal scene in the kingdom: "Yes, there was and still is a metal scene all over the kingdom — from bands that were formed in the late '90s to the early 2000s and even up to today. Recently, places like Syrup in Riyadh and The Music Space in Jeddah have given the opportunity for indie musicians, including metal artists like myself, to express themselves. With all the changes that are happening and the continuous engagement on social media, more people are getting exposed to the genre. Which makes me see a great future for the metal scene and metal music in the Middle East and Saudi Arabia." #Metallica's setlist on their first Saudi Arabia show on Dec. 14, 2023.#Soundstorm23pic.twitter.com/GDRWXMxfUH
January 26, 2024 will see German melodic death metal act Hiraes – featuring former members of Dawn of Disease and Critical Mess – furiously kick off the new year with the release of their sophomore studio album, Dormant, via Napalm Records.
Following the previously shared, thunderous album opener “Through The Storm”, today, Hiraes are premiering a music video for their brand new single, the fast-paced rager “We Owe No One”. The concept for the video comes from singer Britta Görtz, and GUP Media is responsible for its realization.
The band comments about the track and video: “Catchy – groovy – thrilling! Today we present you our rebellious anthem and second single 'We Owe No One'. Embedded in an intense sound and filled with anthemic melodies that will burn themselves into your brain, the song creates a gripping sense of unity that can be transferred to our entire metal community. The track goes straight to the front and in the video we have given free rein to our creativity together with the camera team. Put the song on continuous rotation, watch the video and don't forget: We Owe No One!”
Compared to their lauded 2021 debut, Solitary, it's immediately evident that Hiraes did not only grow within their sound due to countless live appearances, but have invested more time and energy into developing their sophisticated songwriting and production, leaning further into their own unique sound profile. Due to the use of varying keys and sonic elements, Dormant is undoubtedly fresh without sacrificing the nuances that caused their first album to connect so successfully with fans.
With their very first offering, Hiraes already created an exciting new melodic death metal emergence, built upon a brutalized vocal attack, intense melodies and aggressive guitars. On Dormant, Hiraes flexes their own trademarks in an intensified way, ranging from versatile drumming, catchy riffs and hymn-like melodies to enthralling soundscapes and the impressive vocal onslaught of singer Britta Görtz. Dormant is a stirring, intense and dynamic death metal affair that is both heavily brutal and dark, yet full of melodic melancholy.
Set to be released on January 26, Dormant will be available in the following formats:
- 1 CD Digisleeve (6page)
- 1 LP Gatefold solid royal blue
- Digital Album
The Deathless Legacy video for “Christian Woman” (directed by Frater Orion) by Type O Negative marks the 30th anniversary of Bloody Kisses and celebrates the memory of Peter Steele, one of the biggest influences of the band.
“Christian Woman” will be included in the special double CD reissue of Rituals Of Black Magic, to be released on January 12. Preorder/save here.
Rituals Of Black Magic is the fourth Deathless Legacy studio album, originally released by Scarlet Records in 2018.
Tracklisting:
“The Grimoire”
“Rituals Of Black Magic”
“Abyss”
“Vigor Mortis”
“Bloodbath”
“I Summon The Spirits”
“Homunculus”
“Ars Goetia”
“Hex”
“Read The Bones”
“Litch”
“Haruspex”
“Dominus Inferi”
“Christian Woman” (Type O Negative cover)
“Rituals Of Black Magic” (live)
“Dominus Inferi” (piano version)
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