 "Throne Of Heresy add themselves to illustrious ranks with some of the greater Black and Death Metal musicians on the planet. With tracks that hold such jaw shattering, gut ripping riffing and a song with brilliant progressive elements, ‘Antioch’ really has it all." - Overall Loudness "The best Blackened Death Metal I've heard in years!" - Devo of Marduk. Swedish Death Metal act Throne Of Heresy unleash their sophomore album Antioch, a blackened piece of death metal art and a stylistic triumph for the band. The album was written over a period of two years, each song painstakingly arranged to deliver the full impact expected from the Swedish death metal canon. Antioch was recorded and produced by none other than Magnus ”Devo” Andersson (Marduk, Pain) in Endarker Studios. Featuring members of Abscession, King Of Asgard and Ceremonial Execution, Throne of Heresy are no strangers to the world of extreme metal. Antioch is released by The Sign Records on CD and vinyl today the 12th February 2016. Following the release, Throne of Heresy plan to tour extensively throughout Scandinavia and Europe (live dates to be released soon). Line-up: Thomas Clifford - vocals Tomas Göransson - guitars Michael Edström - guitars Björn Ahlqvist - bass Mathias Westman - drums http://www.facebook.com/throneofheresy http://throneofheresy.bandcamp.com http://www.thesignrecords.com http://www.facebook.com/thesignrecords/ Pre-order Antioch: http://www.bengans.se/minishops/throne%20of%20heresy/ https://thesignrecords.bandcamp.com/
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 Swedish "adventure metallers" Twilight Force are proud to announce that they have joined forces with mighty metal powerhouse Nuclear Blast in the form of a record deal. The foundation for what is now Twilight Force was laid out in 2011, with a quest to bring back the golden age of epic symphonic power metal. By combining strong melodies with orchestral arrangements and fast tempos, Twilight Force wanted to create an intense and memorable listening experience; immersing the audience in a magic universe filled with wonder, heroic tales and mesmerising mythical worlds. Using their vast experience from previous musical endeavours, their classical training and technical proficiency, they started working intensely and meticulously in their studio in the heart of Sweden, the Twilight Forge. The music took shape and grew from the depths of their hearts, and the basis of the songs swiftly came into existence. Hence, the first ever adventure metal album – ‘Tales Of Ancient Prophecies’ - saw the light of day in 2014. In the wake of their successful first release, and two glorious tours across Europe with Sonata Arctica and Gloryhammer, Twilight Force have returned to the Forge to craft their second opus. The conquest has merely begun... The band commented: "Sound the Horns of Triumph! It is with great exuberance that we can finally reveal that a legendary Scroll of Allegiance has been sealed. Twilight Force have entered into a pact with Nuclear Blast, and will henceforth stand proudly alongside venerable acts such as Nightwish, Sonata Arctica, Sabaton and Blind Guardian. This wondrous covenant will unlock magic portals to kingdoms unknown, and help us guide humans and kindred spirits alike into our mystical glorious realm. So, now is the time to rejoice! The Knights of Twilight's Might shall rise!" "We are currently working fervently and meticulously in the studio, the Twilight Forge, to complete the second opus of Twilight Force. We aim to create something that will take power metal to new heights - it will be a milestone for us and hopefully for the genre, and far exceed our debut album in both length and sound quality. Expect a fast-paced adventurous and bright listening experience, both through tonality, storytelling and even sound design. It will be a sparkling magical adventure filled with lore, virtuosity, memorable melodies and majestic soundscapes previously unheard-of in the genre. We are working to transcend our own sound from the first album, and develop it into something new and fresh, but still keep the essence of power metal intact. The currently untitled adventure metal album is scheduled for a September 2016 release on Nuclear Blast Records." Nuclear Blast's Head of Promotion and A&R, Markus Wosgien, commented on the signing: "It was love at first sight. Their debut album rotated endlessly and after I had the chance to convince myself from their live qualities on tour, the mission was sealed. Their symphonic, like an arrow and hyper-melodic power metal may polarise, but Twilight Force make matters satisfying, honestly and with loads of lifeblood. Everyone who likes the early Rhapsody records, who appreciates Stratovarius' classics and who counts Dragonforce as one of their favourites, will be enthusiastic about Twilight Force for sure. The point, that the band consist of really smart guys in addition, made it very easy for all of us to find common ground and to develop a clear vision. We're looking forward to a fertile cooperation and their upcoming album, its’ demos suggest something big." 'The Power Of The Ancient Force' lyric video. 'Gates Of Glory' (feat. Joakim Brodén from Sabaton) video single. To present their new album to the masses, the band will be supporting label mates Sonata Arctica on their upcoming European tour this October. The tour will hit the UK with a one off show at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire. The full run will be taking the band across 9 European countries. You can get tickets for the show here: 15th October – London, Shepherds Bush Empire   Finnish Power Metal quintet Sonata Arctica are very pleased to announce that they will be returning to our UK shores this October for a one off show at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire, as part of a larger European tour. The full run will be taking the band across 9 European countries. Special guests will be Swedish symphonic power metallers Twilight Force. Sonata Arctica are also currently working on a new album, the follow up to their successful ‘Pariah’s Child’ (2014) record. The new album is due for release in October via Nuclear Blast, stay tuned for more info.  Sonata Arctica said of the UK show and EU tour announcement: “We're all really looking forward to finishing our new studio album and taking the songs on the road. This time we'll start in Europe and the UK before heading on to the rest of the world. As always, you can expect an energetic show with new material as well as some old favourites.” Keyboard player Henrik ‘Henkka’ Klingenberg commented: "At the moment we're taking a break from the recording of our 9th studio album and heading out with Nightwish for a couple of months in North America. When we get back we're more or less going straight into the studio to continue working on the album" You can get tickets for the show here: 15th October – London, Shepherds Bush Empire As with ‘Pariah's Child’, the as yet untitled upcoming ninth studio album will be recorded at Studio 57. Henrik went on to say: “As far as the musical direction of the album, it's really too early to say how it will turn out. Having said that, I expect the usual Sonata Arctica trademarks to be found on it. We will however get this album completed in time for an autumn release and we'll tell you all more as things progress..."  Lifeforce Records are very happy to announce the signing London-based Progressive Metal / Hardcore act When Our Time Comes to their roster. The band's fantastic "selftitled" debut album is set to be released April 15 in Europe and May 6 in North America! 'Impending' is the first single taken from the new album. When it comes to music, catchiness and claim are not mutually exclusive. First you take notice of the beautiful, accessible dimension. Then you discover the given substance of the songwriting, and the discerning approach of the songs. What sounds nice and playful, has more to offer than it seems initially. Welcome to the debut album of When Our Time Comes. Having opened shows for the likes of Of Mice And Men, The Color Morale, or Hacktivist, the band from the North of London combines polyrhythmic grooves with heavy breakdowns and emotional easiness. When Our Time Comes are always good for a surprise, but at the same time they pay attention to a harmonious balance and a coherent framework. Formed in 2011, When Our Time Comesare an exciting five piece band from the UK. Drawing on their collective influences from SikTh, Parkway Drive, Thrice, and Periphery, the band released their EP "Test The Waters" in the April of 2012, and now are about to unleash their self titled debut album on Lifeforce Records. New Album "When Our Time Comes" - out April 15 in Europe (May 6 in North America) Visit and "like" the band's Facebook page and stay tuned about latest news and live shows.  As Sweden’s decimating Grind faction Gadget is set to make a triumphant return with its first new album in ten years, MetalSucks has premiered the latest single from "The Great Destroyer", "I Don't Need You / Dead And Gone.” MetalSucks commented on the song,"Talk about truth in advertising: featuring seventeen blistering tracks with all the warmth and kindness of a rabid Doberman and a guest appearance from Napalm Death’s Barney Greenway (which is just about the most prestigious endorsement a grind band can hope for), The Great Destroyer will, indeed, destroy you. Greatly.” "I Don't Need You / Dead And Gone" can be streamed here. "The Great Destroyer" will see worldwide release on CD / LP / Digital this March 4, 2016. Last month, Noisey premiered two other new tracks from the album - stream "Violent Hours (For A Veiled Awakening)" and the title track "The Great Destroyer" now here. A blistering high-speed assault of relentless grind, Gadget's new album "The Great Destroyer" is a cohesive exercise in extremity that blends hints of doom, sludge and death metal with unadulterated, old-school grindcore. The result is an album that is as memorable and infectious as it is pummeling and explosive. With "The Great Destroyer", Gadget have released their most accomplished material to date! Physical pre-orders are available now via Relapse here; digital pre-orders can be found at Gadget's Bandcamp page here.  Relapse Records are extremely proud to announce the re-signing of legendary death metal pioneers Incantation! The band, who originally signed to the label in the early 1990s and released some of the most influential extreme metal albums of all time, including "Onward to Golgotha"(1992), "Mortal Throne of Nazarene" (1994), "Diabolical Conquest" (1998), and "The Infernal Storm" (2000), has come full circle to reunite with Relapse for its forthcoming 10th studio album. Incantation, an institution for over 25 years, remains hands-down one of the most important, influential and consistently regarded artists in metal, and the band's new material is sure to be no exception. Incantation's entire back catalog is now available for streaming via the band's Bandcamp page here. Incantation members John McEntee and Kyle Severn commented on the re-signing: "2016 is off to a great start for Incantation Death Metal!!! We are extremely excited to announce that we are returning to the Relapse Family. They were there a quarter century ago when Incantation and Relapse were both starting their careers, so to be able to come full circle and release our 10th studio album with them is truly amazing and we are looking forward to the release and touring this record later this year!!!!" - Kyle Severn "Yes it is true we have returned to Relapse Records. Over the last 8 years we have been working with them on various projects with great results. It's awesome to start a new chapter of the band going back to our roots and working with the label that believed in us back in 1990 when we were still a demo band. It's great to work with a label that still believes in us in 2016 and still believes in the perseverance of real death metal." - John McEntee Additionally. Relapse Records founder / president Matt Jacobson added: "Incantation are one of the true pioneers of American death metal and their unwavering dedication, consistency and longevity is unmatched. We are proud to welcome them back to their original home." The band is currently recording its upcoming full-length at their own Incantation Studios in Johnstown, PA. The album will be mixed and mastered by Dan Swano (Bloodbath, Asphyx, Dark Funeral) and is expected to be completed in February with a release date slated for this summer. Upon completing the album, Incantation will head to Europe to tour with Morgoth, Darkrise and Omophagia. The band has also been confirmed for this year's Obscene Extreme Festival in the Czech Republic and will announce more dates and festival appearances shortly. A complete listing of dates is included below. ***All dates with Morgoth, Darkrise, and Omophagia***
Apr 12 Vienna, AT Viper Room Apr 13 Poznan, PL U Bazyla Apr 14 Ostrava, CZ Barrak Club Apr 15 Erfurt, DE Club From Hell Apr 16 Rheine, DE Hypothalamus Apr 17 Drachten, NL Iduna Apr 18 Rotterdam, NL Baroeg Apr 19 Chapelle-lez HT, BE Maison Du Peuple Apr 20 London, UK Nambucca Apr 21 Glasgow, UK Audio Apr 22 Southampton, UK The Talking Heads Apr 23 Oberhausen, DE Helvete July 14 Trutnov, CZ Obscene Extreme Festival  Mansfield, Nottingham (UK) - NWOBHM heroes Savage have announced several upcoming European festival appearances and gigs. Dates are as follows: 5 March The Ultimate Revenge of Heavy Metal Festival - Nosturi, Helsinki, Finland 19 March The Black Pearl - Laigneville, France 20 March Le Gibus Café, Paris, France 24 Sep Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival - P60, Amstelveen, Holland 15 Oct British Steel Saturday Night Festival #5 - Fismes, France Savage released a new studio album 7 on Minus 2 Zebra in late 2015. Included with the double-album is a live performance disc titled "Live N Lethal". The album can be purchased at: http://www.savageband.com/#!product/prd2/4355419415/7-live-n-lethal-cd. 7 features 12 blistering new tracks, which mix old with new. Many of the tracks are fast paced and hark back to the early days whilst tracks such as "Superspy' and Empire Of Hate' sound akin to something off a modern Ozzy album or even Metallica at their best! "Live N Lethal" features 13 live tracks. Included is the entirety of classic 1983 debut album "Loose N Lethal", which is given a fresh treatment in the form of a recently recorded gig in the band's hometown of Mansfield (UK). The "Loose n Lethal" album is delivered at a furious pace, along with a few choice tracks from the band's back catalogue. Fun Fact: The song "Let it Loose" was covered by Metallica on their first demo "Hit the Lights". Stream the live version of the track from "Live N Lethal" at this location. "7 is made up of 12 hard hitting tracks which shapes up one hell of a great album." - Metal Temple "Savage deserve a whole lot more credit than what they get and this release is a perfect place to start for any novice, or the perfect addition for the connoisseur Metal fanatic." - Metal Talk http://www.savageband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/savageuk Twitter.com/savagebanduk www.youtube.com/user/savagemusicuk  Underground Symphony is proud to announce a deal with Estonian band Emphasis for their debut full-length album release. The Estonian band plays progressive metal with modern shades, Gothic atmospheres and symphonic arrangements. “Revival” is a masterpiece for fans of Within Temptation, Nightwish and Opeth and it will be available at 15th April under Underground Symphony Records in deluxe digipak edition. Here's the full track-list and artwork, created by Lika Nakolyshkin and Darius Alas:
TRACK-LIST: On The Wings Of Freedom Running Man Blind Faith Death Itself Every Time Hate Is All You Left For Me Emptiness Shadow Falls Emptiness (Radio Edit)  His giant project can't be pigeonholed: mystic, magic, rock and bombast meet with lush melodies and create spectacular, epic fireworks. The fans of the ESC have the chance to nominate one of the most internationally successful German musicians on February 25th for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm (German National TV ARD, 8.15pm CET, live from Cologne). With Avantasia, the most exciting rock opera phenomenon of our times, characteristic mastermind Tobias Sammet creates fantastic parallel worlds with every new release. Avantasia will compete with their current single 'Mystery Of A Blood Red Rose'. Watch the fitting lyric video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjRq72ZBZxs Get 'Mystery Of A Blood Red Rose' digitally here: http://nblast.de/AvantasiaDownloads After he got the invitation to take part, Tobias Sammet thought about it for a while: "It seemed like a quite unusual idea to compete with anyone in art, to play music against someone. It's still weird anyhow, to play music against each other like in the Olympic Games. Anyway, who am I to get in the way of a great promotional opportunity?! Three minutes to show millions that we exist?" Tobias Sammet also can't complain about sparse international fame until now: He’s already played in more than forty countries all over the world, his last album, »The Mystery Of Time«, hit #2 in the German charts. The most famous musicians come in the studio for his projects: Alice Cooper, members of Kiss, Mr. Big, Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker from The Scorpions or, for his current project (Ghostlights, out: January 29th via Nuclear Blast), Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider, Nightwish icon Marco Hietala, Ronnie Atkins from Pretty Maids, ex-Helloween vocalist Michael Kiske, Bruce Kulick (former Kiss and Meat Loaf) and Within Temptation power woman Sharon Den Adel. The upcoming Ghostlights world tour will take his project to England, Russia, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, Brazil, Austria, Scandinavia, Switzerland, Argentina, Chile, USA, Canada, Mexico, Hungary, Slovakia, France, Japan and from March 4th also in ten German cities. Don't miss Avantasia at The Forum in London on March 8th. Tickets available here: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/avantasia-ghostlights-world-tour-london-08-03-2016/event/1F004EEE9AFB7B1B?new_edp=1 But before that, Cologne is calling for the Eurovision Song Conest preliminary round on February 25th. Pre-order album Ghostlights out January 29th now: http://www.nuclearblaststore.co.uk/shop/nuclearblast/products.php?cat=4543 Click here for a teaser with more song snippets of 'Ghostlights': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZqqlJ7lkJM www.avantasia.net www.tobiassammet.com www.facebook.com/avantasia www.nuclearblast.de/avantasia  Vevo have unleashed the madness of Myrath on the world with the debut of their new insane video "Believer"! New album Legacy in stores Feb 12th.
Pre-order their new album on iTunes and get the single BELIEVER early! Myrath return with a new album of their special brand of "Oriental Metal"! After many shows in many countries and over four long years since their last album, they're back with a new collection of great tracks simply titled "Legacy" being released on Nightmare / Sony / RED to North America on February 12th, 2016. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Myrath is a Franco-Tunisian Rock/Metal band, yet in just a few years they’ve become a very enjoyed and respected band by the international Prog-Power community. Their new album “Legacy” promises to rocket the band higher yet, with both European and North American tour plans and their most exciting album to date. LEGACY Tracklist: 1. Jasmin 2. Believer 3. Get Your Freedom Back 4. Nobody's Lives 5. The Needle 6. Through Your Eyes 7. The Unburnt 8. I Want to Die 9. Duat 10. Endure the Silence 11. Storm of Lies 12. Other Side (North American Bonus Track) |
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