Trivium singer and guitarist Matthew Kiichi Heafy has shared another song from "Rashomon," the debut album from his black metal-influenced Ibaraki project. "Rōnin" features My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way and Ihsahn. "'A rōnin is a masterless warrior," Heafy said. "The final two full compositions on 'Rashōmon' see a significant shift musically. The album as a whole—with the exception of the... Continue Reading →
Norwegian black metal band Abbath is streaming its new album, "Dread Reaver," in advance of its release this Friday, March 25, 2022. Listen to the record in its entirety here. Abbath also recently landed the cover of Outburn magazine's 96th issue. The issue features an exclusive, in-depth interview, as well as a limited edition bundle... Continue Reading →
Norwegian black metal band Abbath has unleashed the new single "The Book of Breath" from its upcoming third full-length album, "Dread Reaver," due March 25, 2022, via Season of Mist. Hear the new song below. Abbath also recently announced a co-headlining European tour with Watain, set for September. Support will come from Tribulation and Bölzer.... Continue Reading →
Baltimore, Maryland-based black/death metal outfit Vermörd has completed work on its debut full-length album, "Nostalgic Predictions," confirming an April release. The cover art, track listing, preorders and more have been issued, and a visualizer for the lead single, “The Nine Circles,” is now playing. Formed in 2014, Vermörd recorded its first EP, "Dawn of the Black Harvest," in 2015 with Grimoire... Continue Reading →
Norwegian metal band Abbath has premiered "Dread Reaver," the title track from its upcoming third album due out March 25, 2022, via Season of Mist. Pre-orders for “Dread Reaver” are available in the Season of Mist shop HERE. Pre-save the album on streaming services HERE. The album artwork was created by Bjørn Stian Bjoarvik. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUZlWtHcY6A Track listing: 1.... Continue Reading →
Trivium singer/guitarist Matthew Kiichi Heafy has released the first single from his Ibaraki project. "Tamashii No Houkai" features special guest Ihsahn of Emperor. Watch the video below. "'Tamashii No Houkai' means 'the breaking of the soul' or 'soul collapse," Heafy said. "It's a Japanese term that didn't exist before, but one we forged to reflect the song's meaning." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLbzLG5p9Vs Kiichi, who... Continue Reading →
Norwegian black metal legend Abbath will drop its third full-length album, "Dread Reaver," on March 25, 2022, via Season of Mist. The band also has premiered the official music video for the album's first single, "Dream Cull," which can be seen below. The video was created by Francisco Munoz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq6CTdDVARk Pre-orders for "Dread Reaver" are available... Continue Reading →
Haunted Shores, the instrumental death metal-tinged outfit featuring Periphery’s Mark Holcomb and Misha Mansoor, will release its debut full-length, "Void," on March 11, 2022, via 3DOT Recordings. The album is the follow-up to the 2015 "Viscera" EP. The duo has released the song "Hellfire" as the first preview of the eight-song collection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0FGq8-FM5o “We’re proud to announce... Continue Reading →
Knotfest Roadshow. Photos by Greg Maki.
Florida death metal legends Obituary have announced headlining fall tour dates throughout North America with Abbath. The 24-date tour begins Sept. 27 in Baton Rouge, Lousiana, and ends Oct. 25 in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional support will come from Midnight and labelmates Devil Master. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. local time Friday, June 28. All confirmed tour... Continue Reading →
