Los Angeles based Industrial Metal band DAWN OF ASHES has released "The Despondent Hole," the newest single off of their upcoming LP, Scars Of The Broken. Reflecting on the darkest experiences of severe depression, "The Despondent Hole" is more than a simple song, but an assertation of the overwhelming, all-encompassing struggle that sufferers face. “'The Despondent Hole' takes … Continue reading DAWN OF ASHES Takes on the Depths of Darkness with New Single, “The Despondent Hole”!
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Guest Post from Bored In Pittsburgh-Bull Of Apis Bull of Bronze-What Awaits Us (A Void Is But An Open Mouth)
Guest Post from Bored In Pittsburgh Today's listen is a new release coming to us from "mountains and maws in Colorado and Washington." Bull Of Apis Bull Of Bronze is a black metal band from out West, and they've harnessed a truly powerful force with the song "What Awaits Us (A Void Is But An … Continue reading Guest Post from Bored In Pittsburgh-Bull Of Apis Bull of Bronze-What Awaits Us (A Void Is But An Open Mouth)
Twilight premiere “Swarming Funeral Mass”
Chicago's black metal assembly, TWILIGHT will release their third and final album,III: Beneath Trident's Tomb on March 18 via Century Media. Six tracks will appear on the record and we have a premiere of "Swarming Funeral Mass" now at Invisible Oranges: Check it out here: http://www.invisibleoranges.com/2014/02/song-debut-twilight-swarming-funeral-mass/ Released as a digipack and LP (1000 pressed worldwide, 700 purple (US) and 300 … Continue reading Twilight premiere “Swarming Funeral Mass”
ANAGNORISIS: March Tour Dates Confirmed(3/9 PGH @Smiling Moose); Vinyl Edition Of Beyond All Light Out Now
Following several waves of live excursions during the second half of 2013 and a January 2014 Midwest tour, in conjunction with the release of their acclaimed sophomore LP, Beyond All Light, Kentucky's ominous black metal quintet, ANAGNORISIS, confirms their next bout of 2014 tour actions. ANAGNORISIS is locking down a solid live run from their Louisville hometown … Continue reading ANAGNORISIS: March Tour Dates Confirmed(3/9 PGH @Smiling Moose); Vinyl Edition Of Beyond All Light Out Now
SATYRICON’S SATYR DISCUSSES WINEMAKING WITH PUNCH.com
“Nothing feels as unexpected as Satyr making wine,” writes Punch.com journalist, sommelier, and black metal music fan Steven Grubbs.“Black Metal is a genre steeped in bleakness and an obsession with death. But winemaking isn’t the first break Satyr has made with old Oslo form. SATYRICON was the first to sign a major label record deal, and adjusted their sound toward something that is more like dark, heavy … Continue reading SATYRICON’S SATYR DISCUSSES WINEMAKING WITH PUNCH.com
TWILIGHT announce new album details and band dissolution
III: Beneath Trident's Tomb is the title for the final album from experimental black metal band, TWILIGHT, and will be released in North America on March 18 and Europe on March 17. Six tracks will appear on the record, whose album artwork can be seen above. Released as a digipack and LP (1000 pressed worldwide, 500 on purple vinyl (US only), … Continue reading TWILIGHT announce new album details and band dissolution
ANAGNORISIS Releases Video Documentary On The Making Of Beyond All Light
Following the July release of their second full-length Beyond All Light, Louisville black metal quartet ANAGNORISIS this week hosts an in-depth, behind the scenes video documentary on the creation of the layered, tormented album. Featuring tons of hi-def studio footage, interviews and gear talk with all five members and more, the video shows the immense amount of time … Continue reading ANAGNORISIS Releases Video Documentary On The Making Of Beyond All Light
WOE: Black Metal Antagonists Announce Live Assaults
Black metal antagonists WOE are pleased to announce a bout of live assaults next month. Scheduled to commence September 6 and run through September 22, the latest run marks the band's lengthiest tour of their career. WOE will be joined by genre-crushing co-headliners Inter Arma. Elaborates vocalist/guitarist Chris Grigg of the trek, "Not only is this WOE's longest tour to date, it is … Continue reading WOE: Black Metal Antagonists Announce Live Assaults
LOCRIAN: New Album Streaming via Spin.com
East Coast Tour June 27-30 Return To Annihilation coming June 25th via Relapse Records Esoteric, experimental artisan’s Locrian are currently streaming their entire forthcoming full-length Return To Annihilation via Spin.com at this location. Spin describes the album as a "an eclectic float down murky, noxious, sludgy waters" and compares the group to everyone from Boards of Canada to Sunn0))) to Neurosis. Return To Annihilation was … Continue reading LOCRIAN: New Album Streaming via Spin.com
Nihilistinen Barbaarisuus releases free EP for download on Gun Shy Assassin
Wanna download a free EP from ambient black metal outfit Nihilistinen Barbaarisuus? Then head to the end of this post where you’ll find the band’s first two songs since the release of the band’s debut album Synkkä Tuuli on Horror Pain Gore Death Productions...Nihilistinen Barbaarisuus has begun recording it’s next full length album, based … Continue reading Nihilistinen Barbaarisuus releases free EP for download on Gun Shy Assassin
Lucky Number 7: Trinakrius Explore the Seven Deadly Sins on Newest Album
Italian metal group Trinakrius has undergone a huge amount of changes since their inception in 1995. From lineup to label changes, the band has seen its shares of departures and arrivals, all while adapting to many different shifts in the metal atmosphere. It’s been a bumpy ride for the group, but their newest album Seven … Continue reading Lucky Number 7: Trinakrius Explore the Seven Deadly Sins on Newest Album
Blood & Banjos: A Marriage of Bluegrass and Metal
The musician collective known as Blood & Banjos is announcing the release of a full-length story album, slated for the first quarter of 2014. Concurrent with this announcement is the official release of a 3-track demo and the upcoming launch of a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds needed to produce the album. The campaign will … Continue reading Blood & Banjos: A Marriage of Bluegrass and Metal
FINNTROLL reveals cover artwork and track-listing for new album, ‘Blodsvept’
FINNTROLL has now finished recording their 6th album, Blodsvept, which will be released via Century Media Records on March 25th in Europe and March 26th in North America! Recorded at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Blodsvept features cover artwork by the band's own guitarist Skrymer (who also did the artwork for the band's previous releases). … Continue reading FINNTROLL reveals cover artwork and track-listing for new album, ‘Blodsvept’
MARDUK and MOONSPELL Announce Dates for “Voices From The Dark” Tour/Mr. Smalls 2/26
This February/March 2013, Rock the Nation America and Hails & Horns are proud to present the "Voices From The Dark" tour, featuring Swedish black metallers MARDUK and Portuguese gothic heavy hitters MOONSPELL as co-headliners! Support for the trek includes Colombian/American black metallers INQUISITION, Italy's gothic melodic sensation THE FORESHADOWING, and Swedish blackened punk rockers DEATH … Continue reading MARDUK and MOONSPELL Announce Dates for “Voices From The Dark” Tour/Mr. Smalls 2/26
Rock the Nation America announces “Voices From The Dark” tour in 2013 featuring MARDUK and MOONSPELL
This February / March 2013, Rock the Nation America is proud to present the elite from the dark way of the force, some of metal's darkest and most ambitious prodigies that the scene has to offer. From the cold lands of Sweden, the return of the infernal black metal sons MARDUK. Co-headlining is Portugal's dark … Continue reading Rock the Nation America announces “Voices From The Dark” tour in 2013 featuring MARDUK and MOONSPELL
WATAIN signs worldwide deal with Century Media Records
Century Media Records is proud to welcome Swedish black metal extremists WATAIN to its worldwide family. Legitimately labeled as genre leaders, deservedly awarded with a Swedish Grammy, playing the world's biggest stages and touring the globe constantly while reaching numerous top positions in the annual reader's polls, WATAIN have worked hard and achieved a lot … Continue reading WATAIN signs worldwide deal with Century Media Records
Banger Films to Release Extended Cut of Gaahl Interview for the First Time
Continuing in their efforts to fund the production of the "LostEpisode" of the Metal Evolution series, Banger Films isoffering fans for the first time ever an extended cut of director Sam Dunn's interview with Norwegian Black Metal singer Gaahl, past member of Gorgoroth. Gaahl's interview has been cited as one of the most compelling and … Continue reading Banger Films to Release Extended Cut of Gaahl Interview for the First Time
Century Media Records to re-issue BORKNAGAR’s ‘The Olden Domain’ and MAYHEM’s ‘De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas’ on vinyl
To celebrate Black (Metal) Friday, Century Media Records will re-issue two classic titles: BORKNAGAR's The Olden Domain and MAYHEM's De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas! Limited to 1,000 copies each, these titles will be available only at your local independent music store starting on Friday, November 23rd. To find a participating store near you, please check out … Continue reading Century Media Records to re-issue BORKNAGAR’s ‘The Olden Domain’ and MAYHEM’s ‘De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas’ on vinyl
NIHILISTINEN BARBAARISUUS sign to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions has signed Finnish/Philadelphia Black Metal trio Nihilistinen Barbaarisuus and will release their debut album on February 19th 2013. Nihilistinen Barbaarisuus have released a two song promo to introduce people to the band, below is a description: Forged out of the icy wilderness of the north, this Philadelphia trio composes several … Continue reading NIHILISTINEN BARBAARISUUS sign to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions
Interview with Lord Ahriman of Dark Funeral and Live Pix from Altar Bar
Pure black metal hit Pittsburgh square in the jaw last night at the fitting setting of The Altar Bar. Click here for Pittsburgh Music Magazine's interview with Lord Ahriman of Dark Funeral:Lord Ahriman of Dark Funeral Interview If you missed last night's set, you missed a true extreme metal lineup that Pittsburgh rarely witnesses. The … Continue reading Interview with Lord Ahriman of Dark Funeral and Live Pix from Altar Bar
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