 This April and May, Chicago post-metallers Snow Burial will embark on an eleven-date European tour with Cornwall doom outfit Monolithian. Beginning in the United Kingdom on April 23rd, circling through the continent, and closing with London's acclaimed Desertfest on May 5th, this tour will be Snow Burial's second trip across the pond. Snow Burial recently recorded at the famed Electrical Audio in early 2018, crafting a split 7-inch with Iowa City’s doom maestros Aseethe (Thrill Jockey). The tapes and vinyl will be released courtesy of Hand Of Death Records. The band commented, "We are beyond excited to get back to Europe and hit the road with our good friends in Monolithian. The opportunity to be a part of Desertfest and spend two weeks getting loud across an ocean is amazing and humbling. Add to that the chance to bring with us a brand new split tape with Aseethe from Hand of Death Records and we're on top of the world. " Formed after a Shiner reunion show, Snow Burial established themselves in the American Midwest scene and released twin EPs Oxblood Siren (2013) and Oxblood Tides (2014). Through promoting the EPs and extensive regional touring, the band earned a reputation for their crushing sound and performances.  Following positive reviews, tours, and airplay, the band released their inaugural LP Victory In Ruin in January 2016. Snow Burial continued touring the US and UK in 2017, featuring an opening slot for Scott Kelly and Sanford Parker’s project Mirrors for Psychic Warfare, with coverage from Metal Hammer Magazine and multiple blogs. In spring 2017, they proudly released a new song “Burn Down the Crown,” on the Unpresidented: DIY vs. Donald Trump benefit compilation. Tour Dates *with Quietus (FR) 23.04.18 Portsmouth UK @ The Festing 25.04.18 Saint-Etienne FR @ The Thunderbird 26.04.18 Lille, FR @ Bobble Cafe* 27.04.18 Plzen, CZ @ Divadlo Pod Lampou 28.04.18 Kolin, CZ @ Bar Pod Hodinami 29.04.18 Biansko-Biala, PL @ Rudeboy Club 30.04.18 Jena, DE @ Cafe Wagner 02.05.18 Barnbury UK @ The Wheatsheaf 03.05.18 Plymouth, UK @ The Underground 04.05.18 Nottingham, UK @ EARTHMOVER Festival (Angel Microbrewery) w/Primitive Man and Bismuth 05.05.18 London, UK @ DESERTFEST (The Dev)
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Denmark's Taphos sets release date for debut album; reveals first tracks, to tour with Degial in May4/4/2018  Blood Harvest Records and Helter Skelter Productions set June 8th as the international release date for Taphos' highly anticipated debut album, Come Ethereal Somberness, on CD and 12" vinyl formats. Hot on the heels of Blood Harvest's compilation of the band's first two recordings as Demo MMXVI & 7" EP MMXVII, garnering widespread acclaim and heightening anticipation for their first full-length, at last arrives Taphos' Come Ethereal Somberness. As a debut LP, Come Ethereal Somberness does everything it should: stay consistent to a band's sound established on their demos whilst pointing toward new avenues. Here, Taphos do both, and then some. Hailing from the same Danish scene as Undergang and Phrenelith, Taphos create a classic - and classically gutted - style of Metal of Death. Their first recording, Demo MMXVI, possessed a darkly thrashing sound highly reminiscent of turn-of-the-'90s death metal on both sides of the Atlantic, as resolutely Scandinavian as it was American, its filthy propulsion as palatably fresh as it was authentically ancient. On the subsequent two-song EP, Taphos' sound becomes more world-eating, their songwriting aims more epic whilst not losing the raw fury of their beginnings. Now, with Come Ethereal Somberness, they synthesize the two stylistic shifts into something both berzerker and epic, manic and finesse in equal measures. Indeed, Taphos are firing on all songwriting cylinders here, as the energy literally bursts off the charts but retains a sense of composure and daresay class rarely scene in full-blooded death metal. Hammering and hideous yet nevertheless invoking a clarity that never castrates their attack, the quartet render each of these seven central compositions (bookended by moody instrumentals) a story unto itself. Hell, the titles themselves tell that story - "Ocular Blackness," "Insidious Gyres," and the equally telltale "Thrive in Upheaval" and "Impending Peril" among them - and that story is horrific. New nightmares are here, then, and Taphos will be taking them on the road with a full European tour this May alongside Swedish comrades Degial (dates after the jump). Until then, as its title ominously proclaims, Come Ethereal Somberness! Hear two new tracks off the album, the aforementioned "Thrive in Upheaval" and "Impending Peril" HERE at Blood Harvest's Bandcamp. Pre-order info can be found HERE.
"The Preditorial Siege of Europa" tour dates with Degial
[more tour info: www.killtownbookings.com] www.facebook.com/taphosdeath www.taphos.bandcamp.com www.bloodharvest.se www.bloodharvestrecords.bandcamp.com www.twitter.com/BloodHarvestRec www.facebook.com/pages/Blood-Harvest-Records/300012152033  Following the announcement of their signing to Pagan Records, black metal band Varmia have released more details about their follow-up to the outstanding debut, “Z mar twych”. Entitled, “W ciele nie”, the second album will be released on 20 April 2018 through Pagan Records in CD, digital and cassette formats. The artwork and graphic design was done by Piotr Leszczyński. A “making of” clip is available to view below. WATCH the “making of” clip: https://youtu.be/8p9Q9mXMKSc Varmia favour the natural and authentic sound. That is why the new album was recorded in a makeshift studio in an old barn, while the vocals and ethnic instruments were recorded live in the forests in Warmia, a region in northern Poland. The result of this is black metal loaded with wilderness and heathen spirit.
 Polish doom-death veterans Mordor announce the release of their first album in 21 years. Entitled “Darkness...” the new album will be released through Pagan Records on 20 April 2018. The artwork has been created by Arkadiusz Zając, and the graphic design was done by Mentalporn. View “Darkness...” teaser: https://youtu.be/6L6C-l9MXnk Mordor are one of the precursors of Polish doom metal. Established in 1990 in Częstochowa, they have quickly become one of the most respected Polish doom-death bands. This was confirmed with the favourable response to their “Nothing” (1992) demo and the debut album “Prayer to…” (1993), both receiving positive reviews from around the world. The comeback album, “Darkness…”, was recorded at No Solace Studio with production duties taken care of by M. of Mgła fame. Consisting of six tracks, it is a return to the band’s roots, naturally continuing from the band’s days in the early 90s when Mordor where one of the first representatives of Polish doom-death metal. Listeners should expect heavy riffs, strong, deep vocals and a massive sound. In short, it is a return to the old atmosphere with a much stronger sound.
 Polish brutal death / grind horde Feto In Fetus have recently finished recording their new album and made available first song from “From Blessing To Violence”. “Wake Up And Die” can be streamed at Selfmadegod Records SoundCloud or YouTube channel now. The quartet from North East of Poland finished recording the newest material late 2017 in 666studio (Christ Agony, Norylsk, F.A.M.). It’s over half an hour of brutal death/grind with slam parts and bone-crushing breakdowns. Lyrically it’s all about pathological deviation, serial killers and various methods of taking someone’s life. The album will definitely appeal for fans of Suffocation, Napalm Death, Lock Up, Aborted, Cephalic Carnage, Vomitory, Cattle Decapitation, Devourment.. The album is set for March 30th 2018 release date on CD via Selfmadegod Records. You can pre-order CD, apparel and bundles at Selfmadegod webstore
 Black metal band Varmia have signed to Pagan Records, who will release their follow up to 2017’s well-received debut, “Z mar twych”. The yet-untitled album is planned for a Spring 2018 release. More information about the material, along with the lead single will be announced soon. Varmia were established in 2016 in Olsztyn, Poland by guitarist/vocalist, Lasota. The band’s name is taken from the historical region in northern Poland, Warmia. It reflects the band’s lyrical content which is inspired by pre-Slavic qualities and heritage of the Warmia district. Varmia carry the ethnic Slavic spirit into the recording by utilising Slavic instruments and recording the material fully live. More information coming soon... Varmia online: Pagan Records online: Website Bandcamp 
Polish black / death overlords Behemoth have announced that they will be releasing a brand new live DVD/Blu-Ray entitled ‘Messe Noire’ on April 13th 2018. Commented singer, guitarist and main-man Nergal: "’Messe Noire’. Well, that is everything that the Behemoth live magic represents, and we‘re stoked that we have a true representation on record for everyone out there to enjoy. ’Messe Noire‘ captures the true intensity of what we do as a band and the energy we share with our fans. This is also an exclamation mark, the perfect way to conclude ‘The Satanist’ cycle which has been an overwhelming experience and amazing chapter in Behemoth‘s career and our lives so far! By the release of ‘Messe Noire’ we would like to hail our legions all around the world for undying support! Now let the art speak..." Watch the official teaser video via Behemoth's Facebook page The band also released the live cut of the performance of crushing 'Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel' which you can watch, here: www.messenoire.pl ‘Messe Noire’ includes the band's victorious shows in Warsaw, Poland on October 8th, 2016 and Brutal Assault 2016 as well as ‘The Satanist’ cinematic archive featuring all official videos associated with the band's globally successful record of the same name. The release will be made available as limited earbook edition including the DVD, the Blu-ray and the CD, as well as DVD/CD or Blu-Ray/CD digibooks. The vinyl versions contain the Warsaw gig and will be available on silver, gold (Nuclear Blast Mailorder exclusive) and black vinyl. Pre-order now at this location: http://geni.us/BehemothMesseNoire See all individual formats here: Black Vinyl: http://nblast.de/behemothmnblkvin Blu-Ray: http://nblast.de/behemothmnbluray DVD: http://nblast.de/behemothmndvd Earbook: http://nblast.de/BehemothStore Gold Vinyl: http://nblast.de/BehemothStore Silver Vinyl: http://nblast.de/BehemothStore Digital album: https://apple.co/2osh0kN www.nuclearblast.de/behemoth www.facebook.com/behemoth  Polish extreme metallers Untervoid stream their highly anticipated self-titled debut EP at heavily trafficked web-portal NoCleanSinging.com. Set for international release on January 26th via Osmose Productions, hear Untervoid's Untervoid in its entirety exclusively HERE. Untervoid officially took form during the summer of 2015, after Destroyer (Kriegsmaschine, ex-Hate) and A. (Armageddon, ex-Lost Soul, Azarath-live) finally decided to work together and started to create music, without any compromises. It took almost a year to find a proper formula and prepare several songs. Four of them have been selected and recorded in various locations, including Sound Division and No Solace studios. After the final mix and mastering at Satanic Audio in 2017, the debut mini-album is ready and self-titled. The duo is currently working on their new LP, which will also be released by Osmose Productions. Says Destroyer: "I'm very proud to announce that the debut album of Untervoid is going to be released by Osmose Productions. I can just look forward to great things we're going to achieve working together." In the meantime, hear the entirety of Untervoid exclusively HERE.
 2018 marks the return of Oxford-based sludge-metal titans Desert Storm as they prepare to follow the release of 2014’s critically-acclaimed ‘Omniscient’ album with their new opus ‘Sentinels’, confirmed for release this coming March 16th via APF Records. Recorded with engineer Jamie Dodd (Orange Goblin) at Flesh & Bone Studio's, Hackney and tracked by Steve 'Geezer' Watkins at Woodworm studios (which has also been used by legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi), ‘Sentinels’ is a colossal sounding record, it’s ten tracks punching the listener with an oppressive towering monolithic sound that batters, but never dulls the senses. “This album is a natural progression from our previous releases,” explains guitarist Ryan Cole. “It has the Desert Storm sound, but has moved in a much harder, darker and heavier direction.” Today we get to hear the first rumblings from ‘Sentinels’ in the shape of ‘Too Far Gone’, a brutal, pounding powerhouse of a track that tackles the bleak subject of excessive binge drinking. “It’s the paradox of hard liquor being both the cause and the remedy of the sickness,” states vocalist Matt Ryan. “Self destruction and punishment of the body. It’s inspired by the tragic tales of Bon Scott and John Bonham, along with fictional characters Ben Sanderson of Leaving Las Vegas and to a lesser extent, Jim Lahey of Trailer Park Boys. It’s a miserable outcome as our song begins with alcoholism and ends in death.” Stream ‘Too Far Gone’ here: https://soundcloud.com/apf-records/desert-storm-too-far-gone/s-oelmn
Pre-order ‘Sentinels’ here: http://apfrecords.bigcartel.com/ In addition to the album’s release, the band will be hitting the road hard throughout February, March and beyond in the UK and Europe. This is a band that have never been afraid to get in the van and have shared stages with a who’s who of heavy talent over the years, including Karma To Burn, Corrosion Of Conformity, Red Fang, VoiVod, Orange Goblin, Crowbar, Weedeater, Valient Thorr and many more. Catch Desert Storm live at the following dates in the UK and Europe: 03.02.18 | United Kingdom | Manchester | The Bread Shed 17.02.18 | United Kingdom | Birmingham | o2 Academy 22.02.18 | United Kingdom | London | The Devonshire Arms 23.02.18 | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Baroeg 24.02.18 | Netherlands | Eindhoven | The Jack Cafe 25.02.18 | France | Douai | Red Studio 26.02.18 | Belgium | Antwerp | Kids Rhythm & blues bar 27.02.18 | Germany | Berlin | Urban Spree 28.02.18 | Germany | Weimar | Gerber3 01.03.18 | Germany | Dresden | Chemiefabrik 02.03.18 | Czech Republic | Prague | Theremin 03.03.18 | Poland | Warsaw | Hydrozagadka 04.03.18 | Slovakia | Bratislava | Fuga 05.03.18 | Slovakia | Kosice | Collosseum 06.03.18 | Poland | Katowice | Klub Faust 07.03.18 | Poland | Wroclaw | Black Moon 08.03.18 | Germany | TBC 09.03.18 | Netherlands | Zwolle | Jacks Bar 10.03.18 | Belgium | Brussels | Rock Classic 07.07.18 | United Kingdom | Bradford | Underground 28.07.18 | United Kingdom | Bournemouth | The Anvil 04.08.18 | United Kingdom | Abingdon | Abingdon Town F.C 25.08.18 | United Kingdom | Bolton | Alma Inn 29.09.18 | United Kingdom | Sheffield | o2 Academy Desert Storm is: Matt Ryan - Vocals Chris White - Guitar Ryan Cole - Guitar Elliot Cole - Drums Chris Benoist - Bass www.facebook.com/desertstormuk www.twitter.com/desertstormuk www.desertstormband.com www.desertstorm.bandcamp.com www.instagram.com/desertstormuk The 'Releases Of The Year' series are albums chosen by myself as the best release from each country / dependency known to have an official release in the year 2017. These are alphabetized in country order so are easy to navigate. Each award has national flag featured alongside the band name, Release Of The Year' and Facebook link (where provided)
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