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Archspire Streaming New Song "Plague of AM" Posted: 31 Jul 2012 10:05 PM PDT Vancouver, BC's Archspire has released a new track online for streaming. Give the song "Plague Of AM" a listen through the YouTube clip below. Archspire is: Oli Peters - Vocals Dean Lamb - 8 String Guitar Tobi Morelli - 7 String Guitar Jaron Evil - 6 String Fretless Bass & Backing Vocals Spencer Prewett - Drums Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Skiltron Announce Album, Unveil Track List Posted: 31 Jul 2012 07:31 PM PDT Argentinian power/folk metal act Skiltron announced that the band's new album will be entitled "Into the Battleground." The album will mark the band's fifth, the first since the 2010 release "The Highland Way," and is expected soon. The track list for "Into the Battleground" is as follows: 1. Brosnachadh 2. Lion Rampant 3. The Swordmaker 4... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Wind Rose Posts Trailer For Debut Release "Shadows Over Lothadruin" Posted: 31 Jul 2012 07:00 PM PDT Italian progressive metal band Wind Rose posted a trailer for the band's debut release "Shadows Over Lothadruin." The album is scheduled for release on August 28, 2012 through Bakerteam Records/Scarlet Records. The album was produced by Cristiano Bertocchi (Labyrinth, Vision Divine) and mastered by Goran Finnberg (Opeth, Dark Tranquillity). The ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Edguy Named Wacken Open Air Surprise Act Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:50 PM PDT Germany's Edguy was named the "Surprise Act of 2012" for Wacken 2012. The festival, in its 23rd year this year, begins Thursday, August 2, 2012. Edguy is scheduled to perform on the True Metal Stage on Saturday, August 4, 2012. The official announcement on the festival Facebook Page reads: "The SURPRISE ACT 2012 is... A lot of you asked wh... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Drag The Dead Streaming Teaser For Album Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:37 PM PDT Saint Louis, Missouri based brutal death act Drag The Dead has officially released its self-titled, full-length album on New World Subculture media. The album is the follow up to its debut, "The Saint Louis Murder Sessions" EP. Drag The Dead was formed in mid-2009 and is a collective of some of the most brutal death metal musicians the St. Louis, M... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Mortör Posts Sophomore Album Trailer For "Shoot'em Up" Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:32 PM PDT Canadian death thrashers Mortör posted up a new album trailer for the band's forthcoming sophomore effort entitled "Shoot'em Up." The album is scheduled for release on September 9, 2012. The album marks the first since the 2010 debut "Metal Ride." Check out the trailer here: Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Neurasthenia Posts New Music Video For "I'm Walking With A Zombie" Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:17 PM PDT Italian thrashers Neurasthenia posted up a new music video for the track "I'm Walking With a Zombie." The song, newly re-recorded from the band's 2005 demo "Full Force of Thrashers," is part of a new compilation album entitled "Possessed by Your Omen," which is due out on September 1, 2012. The release will contain all newly re-recorded material fr... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Guitarist David Ellenburg Passes Away Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:11 PM PDT Dogbane has issued the following statement following the passing of guitarist David Ellenburg yesterday: "It is with deep regret and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dogbane guitarist David Ellenburg. David peacefully passed away, surrounded by family and close friends, on Monday, July 30th, due to complications of a severe stroke he... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Tankard Posts "Not One Day Dead" Lyric Video Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:02 PM PDT German thrashers Tankard posted up the new lyric video for the song "Not One Day Dead." The song appears on the band's latest LP "A Girl Called Cervesa." The album was released through Nuclear Blast Records today in the USA. The band previously released a music video for the title track, which can be seen at this location. Check out "Not One ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Gaza Streaming New Song "Not With All The Hope In The World" Posted: 31 Jul 2012 04:24 PM PDT NPR.org is presenting the exclusive premiere of "Not with All the Hope in the World," a song off Gaza's upcoming third album, "No Absolutes in Human Suffering." Check out the song at this location. NPR's Lars Gotrich calls Gaza, "the musical equivalent of a panther rattling a barbed-wire cage" and goes on to praise the new album's incorporation ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Unlost Splits With Vocalist Mindaugas Paukstys Posted: 31 Jul 2012 04:16 PM PDT Alternative metal act Unlost has issued the following announcement about splitting with the band's vocalist: "After a year and a half of intensive rehearsing, gigging and recording we are parting ways with our lead singer Mindaugas Paukstys. We wholeheartedly thank Mindaugas for his dedication (two hour commute to the rehearsals and two hours ba... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Solace And Stable Streaming Three New Songs Posted: 31 Jul 2012 01:24 PM PDT Kansas City, MO progressive metalcore bruisers Solace And Stable will release their sophomore effort "The Systematic Erosion of Integrity" on August 31st. Mastered by Jamie King (BTBAM, Wretched), "The Systematic Erosion Of Integrity" is a more polished and aesthetically pleasing experience than their debut "Adaptation and the Seclusive Remedy," an... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Steve Stegg Joins The Ranks Of Power Theory Posted: 31 Jul 2012 01:10 PM PDT Philadelphia-based traditional metal band Power Theory has welcomed renowned metal guitarist Steve Stegg into the ranks as the newest band member. Steve is a founding member and former guitarist for Blood Feast, Sleepy Hollow and Tapping the Vein. Guitarist Bob 'BB' Ballinger of Power Theory had the following to say: Power Theory has been lookin... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Pit Stories: Shanghai Fans Buck The System And Start A Mosh Pit Posted: 31 Jul 2012 01:09 PM PDT Every Tuesday we check in with musicians and fans to have them share their most memorable mosh pit stories from metal shows. This week's Pit Story of Chinese fans bucking the system to have a good time comes courtesy of vocalist Moritz "Mutz" Hempel from Drone: Well, we were touring in China and played a show @ the expo plaza in Shanghai. Big f... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Hexvessel Reveals New Album "No Holier Temple" Details Posted: 31 Jul 2012 12:43 PM PDT Today, Svart Records announces September 7th as the release date for Hexvessel's "No Holier Temple," which follows the "Dawnbearer" debut. The following press release was issued about the album: "Hexvessel's No Holier Temple fuses the acoustic '70s folk vibe of its predecessor into a more psychedelic, electric, doom-folk sound with Manzarek-like... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Nachtmystium Posts Fourth Behind The Scenes Video For New Album "Silencing Machine" Posted: 31 Jul 2012 12:36 PM PDT The Chicago-based black metal outfit Nachtmystium has released 6th full-length album, "Silencing Machine," today in North America. To give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Silencing Machine, Nachtmystium has now launched the fourth of five in-studio videos featuring exclusive footage and interviews with the band. Part 4 spotlights ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Black Majesty Streaming Song From New Album "Stargazer" Posted: 31 Jul 2012 12:29 PM PDT Australian power metal act Black Majesty has now released new album "Stargazer" in Europe, and the opening track from the release, "Falling," is available for streaming in the player below. "Stargazer" will see release in Japan on August 8th via Stay Gold/Art Union and North America on September 25th via Entertainment One. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Winds Of Plague Splits With Drummer Art Cruz Posted: 31 Jul 2012 12:18 PM PDT Winds of Plague has officially parted ways with drummer Art Cruz due to creative differences and the band wishes him all the very best in his future endeavors. "After many years of having Art Cruz with us we have decided its best for both parties involved to go our separate ways," states vocalist Johnny Plague. "Art is a great drummer and I'm su... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Elvenking Posts New Lyric Video For "Poor Little Baroness" Posted: 31 Jul 2012 12:12 PM PDT Elvenking has released a new lyric video for the brand new song called "Poor Little Baroness," which can be found below. The track is taken off Elvenking's new album "Era," due out September 14th 2012 through AFM Records. The album's track listing is: 1. The Loser 2. I Am The Monster 3. Midnight Skies, Winter Sighs 4. A Song For The People 5... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Saint Vitus Announces U.S. Headlining Tour Dates Posted: 31 Jul 2012 12:06 PM PDT After canceling several shows due to health issues, Saint Vitus has announced a U.S. headlining tour - it's first since 1993. The award winning group will kick off the five week long jaunt on September 14th in Little Rock, AR. Presented by ScionAV and Brooklyn Vegan, the tour will run through October 19th and will include support from both Weedeate... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Sabretung Splits With Bassist Tyler Purvis, Working On New Album "Collision" Posted: 31 Jul 2012 11:41 AM PDT Australia's Sabretung has issued the following announcement about splitting with bassist Tyler Purvis and working on a new album: "We are about to enter a new area.... Tyler Purvis has announced his departure from the band. Along with Daniel McIness, his contribution was incalcuable. They provided a vitality that is irreplacable. An attitude and... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Seven Deadly Cancels Shows Due To Medical Issues Of Drummer Rob Hicks Posted: 31 Jul 2012 11:36 AM PDT Rob Hicks of U.K. act Seven Deadly has issued the following announcement about undergoing a medical operation on his hand: "As some of you may be aware, we are not playing Birmingham this coming Friday. I am currently awaiting an operation on my hand due to an injury which has resulted in muscle and nerve damage - I require urgent medical attent... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Hacktivist Posts New Music Video For "Unlike Us" Posted: 31 Jul 2012 11:19 AM PDT Hacktivist has released a new music video for the track "Unlike Us," which was recorded, mixed, and mastered At Core Studios. Check out the video clip in the player below, or find more details on Hacktivist over at the band's Facebook profile. You can also watch a previously posted guitar playthrough clip for the song "Could Shoulder" at this lo... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Mercury Tide Filming Music Video For "Searching," Band To Release New Single Posted: 31 Jul 2012 11:12 AM PDT Mercury Tide has issued the following announcement about filming a new music video for a track off the new "Killing Saw" album: "We are currently shooting a music video to the single 'Searching' from the album 'Killing Saw.' The first part is filmed by Visionary Moments and the second one will follow soon. "The finished video and the download... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Winterfylleth Reveals New Album "The Threnody Of Triumph" Details Posted: 31 Jul 2012 11:04 AM PDT Candlelight Records today confirms September 25th as the North American release date for "The Threnody of Triumph," the third full-length album from England ?s Winterfylleth. Recorded in Wales with producer Chris Fielding (Primordial, Electric Wizard), the album delivers ten new conceptual compositions from the black metal quartet. Vocalist/guit... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com