Whitechapel launches video for new single, « When a Demon Defiles a Witch« Artwork by Branca Studio On March 29th, Whitechapel will release their 7th full-length, The Valley, via Metal Blade Records. Mixed by David Castillo, mastered by Ted Jensen, and produced once again by Mark Lewis (Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder), The Valley is a reference to the part of Hardin Valley (west of Knoxville, Tennessee) where vocalist Phil Bozeman grew up. Set against this backdrop, he approaches his subject matter unflinchingly, building upon everything that came before, making…
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AntropomorphiA reveals details for new album, ‘Merciless Savagery‘; launches title track from new album On April 5th, AntropomorphiA will release their new album, Merciless Savagery, via Metal Blade Records. To hear the new title track, please visit: https://metalblade.com/antropomorphia/ – where the record can also be pre-ordered in the following formats: –digipak-CD –180g black vinyl (EU exclusive) –grey marbled vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 200 copies) –dead gold marbled vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 200 copies) –black/white splatter vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 120 copies) –brown marbled vinyl (US exclusive – limited to…
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Fates Warning signs worldwide deal with Metal Blade Records; set to kick off USA tour with Queensryche next month Photo credit: Stephanie Cabral Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome Fates Warning to its worldwide roster! Fates Warning began in the early 1980’s playing a traditional style of heavy metal. However, they quickly began to adopt a more technically proficient style and are considered by many to be the first true prog-metal band. While the band has subsequently moved in more melodic and ambient directions, they have remained a vibrant…
Read MoreKissin’ Dynamite / BlackRain – 10.2019, tournée FR // concerts Garmonbozia
Kissin’ Dynamite (heavy) kissin-dynamite.de BlackRain (heavy / glam) blackrain.fr … En concert … PARIS 17/10/2019 [infos] NANTES 19/10/2019 [infos] TOULOUSE 20/10/2019 [infos] LYON 24/10/2019 [infos] * ROCK YOUR BRAIN FEST 25/10/2019 **
Read MoreKetzer reveals details for new album, ‘Cloud Collider’, launches first single, ‘No Stories Left’
On April 12th, German extreme metallers Ketzer will release their fourth full-length, Cloud Collider, via Metal Blade Records. Looking on Ketzer‘s musical history, change is what has always defined their sound. From thrashing riffs to atmospheric blackened tunes, Ketzer is a band that has always aimed to defy genres. So what can we expect on Cloud Collider? Nothing more than a ride on a storm cloud, followed by a soft breeze in your face and, finally, a cleansing rainfall. Ketzer‘s fourth effort will surprise many as a shift into yet…
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Polish Black Metal warship Blaze Of Perdition signs to Metal Blade Records! Photo by Kontamination design autorship Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the signing of Blaze Of Perdition, one of the leading forces of the unstoppable polish Black Metal scene. Blaze Of Perdition comments: « We are thrilled and honored to become part of the label with such an undeniable input into the history of metal music. We’re hoping for a long and fruitful cooperation, which will begin with our fifth full-length album that’s already shaping up and will bear the name’The…
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Exumer reveals details for new album, ‘Hostile Defiance‘; launches video for title track; announces European tour dates On April 5th, legendary multinational thrash metallers Exumer will release their fifth full-length, Hostile Defiance, via Metal Blade Records. Hostile Defiance is exactly what its title suggests. A 42-minute full on attack, the thrash faction hold nothing back as they unleash hell as only they can, yet with more variety and dynamics than ever before. « We wanted to sonically progress, incorporating more melodic elements in the music as well as more rhythmic variety, » states vocalist Mem Von Stein. « We are…
Read MoreTYR News/ Vidéo » Sunset Shore «
On March 8th, the Faroe Islands’ Tyr will release their eighth full-length, Hel, via Metal Blade Records. Hel is a collection of ruthlessly melodic and irresistibly compelling progressive folk metal that will immediately resonate with any who have followed the band at any point over the two decades of their storied career. For a preview of the album, a video for the new single, « Sunset Shore » ( directed by http://www.mihasznafilm.com/ ) can be viewed at: Týr vocalist / guitarist Heri Joensen comments: « In early January, immediately after spending our holidays in the Faroes, Gunnar and I traveled to…
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Tanith signs worldwide deal with Metal Blade Records Photo credit: Chris Shonting Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome Tanith to its worldwide roster! Since the release of their debut 7″ Citadel in February 2018, Brooklyn, New York’s Tanith has garnered a swift rise of interest. Formed between a group of musicians and friends, this US/UK collaboration features the stellar musicianship of Russ Tippins (guitar, vocals) of Satan fame, this time around sharing lead vocals with Cindy Maynard (bass, vocals) and lead guitar with Charles Newton. The line-up is completed by Keith Robinson on drums. Tanith comments: « It is a great honor to…
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Whitechapel launches new single, « Third Depth » Artwork by Branca Studio On March 29th, Whitechapel will release their 7th full-length, The Valley, via Metal Blade Records. Mixed by David Castillo, mastered by Ted Jensen, and produced once again by Mark Lewis (Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder), The Valley is a reference to the part of Hardin Valley (west of Knoxville, Tennessee) where vocalist Phil Bozeman grew up. Set against this backdrop, he approaches his subject matter unflinchingly, building upon everything that came before, making it clear that he has survived that which he was forced…
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