Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON, launched the officiall video "Steambreather". Song taken from the band's latest album, "Emperor Of Sand". Out last March 2017 and now debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 album chart. The album was recorded at The Quarry Recording Studio in Kennesaw, just outside MASTODON's hometown, with producer Brendan O'Brien (PEARL JAM, NEIL YOUNG, AC/DC, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE), who first worked with MASTODON on their seminal 2009 album "Crack The Skye".
Check out the new song, "Whiteworm", of former Megadeth guitar lead, MARTY FRIEDMAN. The track is taken from his upcoming album, "Wall Of Sound", out on August 4 via Prosthetic Records. Produced by Friedman, engineered by Paul Fig (GHOST, RUSH, ALICE IN CHAINS) and mixed by Jens Bogren (KREATOR, OPETH, SEPULTURA).
"Wall Of Sound" track listing:
01. Self Pollution
02. Sorrow And Madness (featuring Jinxx of BLACK VEIL BRIDES)
03. Streetlight
04. Whiteworm
05. For A Friend
06. Pussy Ghost (featuring Shiv Mehra of DEAFHEAVEN)
07. The Blackest Rose
08. Something To Fight (featuring Jørgen Munkeby of SHINING)
09. The Soldier
10. Miracle
11. Last Lament
Check out the new tracks "Whiteworm" and "Self Pollution"
Progressive metallers from Atlanta, Georgia, MASTODON, just released a new song, “Andromeda.” It’s the latest track from the metal group’s upcoming album "Emperor of Sand", out on March 31 via Reprise Records.
Check out the track below:
"Emperor Of Sand" was recorded at The Quarry Recording Studio in Kennesaw, just outside MASTODON's hometown of Atlanta, with producer Brendan O'Brien (PEARL JAM, NEIL YOUNG, AC/DC, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE), who first worked with MASTODON on their seminal 2009 album "Crack The Skye".
"Emperor Of Sand" track listing:
01. Sultan's Curse
02. Show Yourself
03. Precious Stones
04. Steambreather
05. Roots Remain
06. Word To The Wise
07. Ancient Kingdom
08. Clandestiny
09. Andromeda
10. Scorpion Breath
11. Jaguar God
Previously, for this album, MASTODON also released "Sultan's Curse"
and "Show Yourself"
"Emperor Of Sand" album artwork was created by Alan Brown, a.k.a. Medusawolf.
Another AMORPHIS classic albums you can stream on RelapseRecords: Tuonela (1999), AM Universum (2001):
Tuonela
Release date: March 29th, 1999
Tracklist:
1. The Way
2. Morning Star
3. Nightfall
4. Tuonela
5. Greed
6. Divinity
7. Shining
8. Withered
9. Rusty Moon
10. Summer's End
Am Universum
Release date: April 3rd, 2001
Tracklist:
1. Alone
2. Goddess (of the Sad Man)
3. The Night Is Over
4. Shatters Within
5. Crimson Wave
6. Drifting Memories
7. Forever More
8. Veil of Sin
9. Captured State
10. Grieve Stricken Heart
Gojira have released an official video for their track The Cell. The track was originally from the band’s sixth album, Magma, which was released to critical acclaim in June via Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to 2012's "L'Enfant Sauvage" was recorded at Joseph's Silver Cord Studio in Queens, New York.
GOJIRA was nominated in two categories at this year's Grammy Awards: "Best Metal Performance" for the song "Silvera", and "Best Rock Album" for "Magma".
The frontman Joseph Duplantier told the AFP news agency about being nominated for a Grammy: "We started playing pretty intense thrash and death metal and I've been mostly growling for the last twenty years, so I wasn't expecting any kind of award. I never even thought of the concept of being nominated for the Grammys. We're super excited and surprised, but it's not like God telling you you're good and the others are not good," he said. "It's the Grammys."
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett recently praised GOJIRA, saying that they were "the best thing I've heard in a long time. I love their new album," he said. "I think it's an incredible piece of art. It's heavy, it's vibey, it's moody. It has all the things you want to hear — great complex rhythms, great drumming, great riffs, great songs."
Other tracks from album Magma:
"Low Lands"
"The Shooting Star"
"Silvera"
Gojira 2017 tour dates
Mar 11: Birmingham O2 Academy
Mar 12: London O2 Forum
Mar 14: Manchester Academy
Mar 15: Newcastle O2 Academy
Mar 16: Leeds O2 Academy
Mar 17: Glasgow O2 Academy
Mar 18: Bristol O2 Academy
Mar 21: Hamburg Markthalle, Germany
Mar 23:Berlin Kesselhaus, Germany
Mar 24: Stuttgart LKA Longhorn, Germany
Mar 25: Luxembourg Rockhal Club, Luxembourg
Mar 26: Utrecht Tivoli Vredenburg, Netherlands
Mar 27: Zurich X-Tra, Switzerland
Mar 28: Fribourg Fri-Son, Switzerland
Mar 30: Munich Theatrefabrik, Germany
Apr 01: Paris L’Olympia, France
Apr 02: Paris L’Olympia, France
Apr 29: Jacksonville Welcome To Rockville, FL
May 02: New Orleans House Of Blues, LA
May 06: Philadelphia Electric Factory, PA
May 09: Chicago The Vic Theatre, IL
May 13: Indianapolis Old National Centre, IN
May 16: Niagara Falls The Rapids Theater, NY
May 18: Grand Rapids 20 Monroe Live, MI
Jul 29: Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium, CA (with Metallica)
Aug 04: Glendale University Of Phoenix Stadium, AZ (with Metallica)
Aug 06: San Diego Hodad’s Petco Park, CA (with Metallica)
Aug 09: Seattle CenturyLink Field, WA (with Metallica)
Aug 14: Vancouver BC Place, BC (with Metallica)
Aug 16: Edmonton Commonwealth Stadium, AB (with Metallica)
To all Amorphis fans, now you can stream their classic albums: The Karelian Isthmus (1992), Privilege of Evil (EP, 1993), Tales from the Thousand Lakes (Full-length, 1994), and
Elegy (Full-length, 1996). Enjoy!
The Karelian Isthmus
Type: Full-length
Release date: November 1st, 1992
Track list:
1. Karelia (00:45) Instrumental
2. The Gathering (04:15)
3. Grail's Mysteries (03:04)
4. Warriors Trial (05:07)
5. Black Embrace (03:43)
6. Exile of the Sons of Uisliu (03:46)
7. The Lost Name of God (05:34)
8. The Pilgrimage (04:42)
9. Misery Path (04:19)
10. Sign from the North Side (04:57)
11. Vulgar Necrolatry (Abhorrence cover) 04:22
Privilege of Evil
Type: EP.
Release date: December 5th, 1993
Track list:
1. Pilgrimage from Darkness (04:30)
2. Black Embrace (03:23)
3. Privilege of Evil (03:48)
4. Misery Path (04:15)
5. Vulgar Necrolatry (Abhorrence cover) (03:57)
6. Excursing from Existence (03:06)
Tales from the Thousand Lakes
Type: Full-length
Release date: September 1st, 1994
Tracklist:
1. Thousand Lakes (02:03)
2. Into Hiding (03:42)
3. The Castaway (05:30)
4. First Doom (03:49)
5. Black Winter Day (03:48)
6. Drowned Maid (04:23)
7. In the Beginning (03:34)
8. Forgotten Sunrise (04:50)
9. To Fathers Cabin (03:47)
10. Magic and Mayhem (04:27)
Elegy
Type: Full-length
Release date: May 14th, 1996
Tracklist:
1. Better Unborn (05:50)
2. Against Widows (04:04)
3. The Orphan (05:16)
4. On Rich and Poor (05:18)
5. My Kantele (05:00)
6. Cares (04:27)
7. Song of the Troubled One (04:06)
8. Weeper on the Shore (04:50)
9. Elegy (07:19) Show lyrics
10. Relief (04:07) instrumental
11. My Kantele (Acoustic Reprise) (05:55)
Official 360 lyric video for "Nostrum" from the upcoming eight album of the Swedish extreme tech-metal pioneers, MESHUGGAH. The album, The Violent Sleep of Reason, out October 7, 2016 via Nuclear Blast Records.
The Violent Sleep Of Reason was produced by the band and was engineered by Tue Madsen of Puk Studios in Kaerby, Denmark. The album cover was created by Keerych Luminokaya who created the artwork for "Koloss" and "The Ophidian Trek" as well as the new images for each of the seven albums and three EPs featured in the "25 Years Of Musical Deviance" box set.
The Violent Sleep Of Reason track listing:
01. Clockworks
02. Born In Dissonance
03. MonstroCity
04. By The Ton
05. Violent Sleep Of Reason
06. Ivory Tower
07. Stifled
08. Nostrum
09. Our Rage Won't Die
10. Into Decay
DREAM THEATER released a new version of song "Our New World", featuring a guest appearance by HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale, can be streamed below.
The original version of ‘Our New World’ is from Dream Theater’s new album The Astonishing, which was released on January 29 via Roadrunner. The CD was made available in a wide range of distinctive versions, including standard 2-CD set, 4-LP vinyl box set and a limited-edition deluxe box set.
Purchase / download MP3 Dream Theater album "Astonishing"
The Swedish extreme metal band from Umeå, MESHUGGAH, just released an official track "Born In Dissonance" from MESHUGGAH's eighth album, "The Violent Sleep of Reason".
Inspired by a Goya painting called "The Sleep Of Reason Produces Monsters," the album will be released on October 7, 2016 via Nuclear Blast Records. "The Violent Sleep Of Reason" was produced by the band and was engineered by Tue Madsen of Puk Studios in Kaerby, Denmark. For the cover, the band once again enlisted Keerych Luminokaya who created the artwork for Koloss and The Ophidian Trek as well as the new images for each of the 7 albums and 3 EP's featured in the 25 Years of Musical Deviance box set.
Track List:
1. Clockworks
2. Born in Dissonance
3. MonstroCity
4. By the Ton
5. Violent Sleep of Reason
6. Ivory Tower
7. Stifled
8. Nostrum
9. Our Rage Won’t Die
10. Into Decay
Official title track from the legendary Swedish progressive matal band OPETH's twelfth studio album, SORCERESS, out September 30, 2016 via Moderbolaget Records / Nuclear Blast Entertainment. On 2 August 2016, The single
[Youtube] 2016 marks the monumental return of one of heavy rock’s most unique, revered and fearless bands of the last three decades, Opeth. Over the years, the experimental, prog veterans have continuously reinvented themselves, pushing the boundaries of their craft and expectations of fans and critics alike.
OPETH’s new album, Sorceress, their first for Nuclear Blast via the band’s imprint label Moderbolaget Records, is proof chief architect Mikael Åkerfeldt has a near-endless well of greatness inside. From the album’s opener 'Persephone' to 'The Wilde Flowers' and 'Strange Brew' to the album’s counterpart title tracks 'Sorceress' and 'Sorceress II', OPETH’s twelfth full-length is an unparalleled adventure, where visions cleverly and secretly change, colors mute as if weathered by time, and sounds challenge profoundly.
Sorceress Track List:
1. Persephone
2. Sorceress
3. The Wilde Flowers
4. Will O The Wisp
5. Chrysalis
6. Sorceress 2
7. The Seventh Sojourn
8. Strange Brew
9. A Fleeting Glance
10. Era
11. Persephone (Slight Return)
”The new album "Sorceress" is our 12th studio album since our beginnings in 1990,” says Åkerfeldt. “I find it difficult to understand that we’ve been going on for 26 years, let alone that we’ve made 12 records now, all of which I am very proud of. ”Sorceress” is no exception. I love this album, as does the whole band. I wrote the music during 5-6 months and we spent only 12 days recording it at Rockfield studios in Wales. I find that once again we’ve taken a step forward. Or sideways, Or backwards. Somewhere!? It’s different! It’s extremely diverse. And if I may say so myself, extremely good. I feel the right to say that since I like to think I know this band better than anyone on the planet. Also, I always manage to detach myself from the record and listen as a fan. It’s a fine little record. My favorite in our discography right now. Of course. That’s how it should be, right? It’s both fresh and old, both progressive and rehashed. Heavy and calm. Just the way we like it. Hopefully there’ll be others around the globe sharing this opinion. It was a joy to make it. A fucking joy to record it, and a sheer joy listening to it. So there you have it!”
For Sorceress, OPETH returned to Rockfield Studios in Wales, also home to pivotal releases from Queen, Rush and Judas Priest, where the Swedes had tracked Pale Communion in 2014 with Tom Dalgety. The band spent 12 days recording at the countryside venue among its serene and inspiring surroundings. The result is nothing short of a powerful and intriguing record that will add yet another layer to the band’s celebrated career.
Evergrey, the progressive/power metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, just release the first video "Distance" for their upcoming album "The Storm Within". The album will be release on 9 September 2016 via AFM Records.
The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company, who has previously worked with DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, SONIC SYNDICATE and KAMELOT, among others.
"The Storm Within" track listing:
01. Distance
02. Passing Trough
03. Someday
04. Astray
05. The Impossible
06. My Allied Ocean
07. In Orbit (feat. Floor Jansen)
08. The Lonely Monarch
09. The Paradox Of The Flame
10. Disconnect
11. The Storm Within
Band Members:
Tom S. Englund - vocals, guitar
Henrik Danhage - guitar, backing vocals
Rikard Zander - keyboard, backing vocals
Jonas Ekdahl - drums
Johan Niemann - bass, backing vocals
Distance Lyrics:
It's lost but we'll find it again
We must try even if it's a distance future
It was all in in our hands to the ends
I just wish we had known so much sooner
It's not over
We'll soon be closer than before
Can't let this distance
Keep our destined souls apart
There's so much I would have shared if I could
But my reaching was not getting through to you
So many times when I was misunderstood
I just wish we had spoken so much sooner
It's not over
We'll soon be closer than before
Can't let this distance
Keep our destined souls apart
Solo: Danhage
Solo: Englund
We were caught in a swirl of a devious tide
Where I wish I could have guided us through the nocturnal
And I would have ran with you towards the light
Instead I was drawn further and further away
It's not over...
Check out the Video below:
Purchase/download the MP3 album Evergrey "The Storm Within"
GOJIRA released new video 'Low Lands' from their sixth studio album "Magma" released on 17 June 2016, under the label Roadrunner Records. The video was directed by Alain Duplantier
Check out the video below:
Lyric: tell me what you see in the after life par-delà le ciel par-delà le soleil in all there is to learn the sun is on our side and though you’re on the run you will survive expanded to the state of light the deepest corners of the world gliding through the lowlands and swimming all the oceans walking through the silence already made it through the night there will be a new day whenever the sun rises you’re invisible, you’re in everything tell me what you see when you’re everywhere tell me now while you drift away from all the plagues of this world you’re put out of misery, giant monster you won’t have to face it again every step of the way gets you higher all the voices trapped underneath the ground let them all go in the sky find the power lost underneath the ground let it all blow in the sky all the voices trapped in my head let them all scream in the night find the power lost underneath the ground let it all blow in the sky
Don't forget to purchase/download MP3 album GOJIRA - Magma here:
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Gojira.
No.TitleLength
1."The Shooting Star" (5:42)
2."Silvera" (3:33)
3."The Cell" (3:18)
4."Stranded" (4:29)
5."Yellow Stone" (1:19)
6."Magma" (6:42)
7."Pray" (5:14)
8."Only Pain" (4:00)
9."Low Lands" (6:04)
10."Liberation" (3:35)
OBSCURA, the technical death metal band from Landshut, Germany, just release the official video "Ten Sepiroth" from their forth studio album "Akróasis".
They will be on European tour with Revocation, Beyond Creation and Rivers Of Nihil.
Obscura current formation:
- Steffen Kummerer - guitar, vocals
- Tom Geldschläger - guitar
- Linus Klausenitzer - bass
- Sebastian Lanser - drums
The heavy metal band from Ondres, France, GOJIRA just release the video "Silvera" from their sixth upcoming studio album "Magma" which is scheduled to be released on 17 June 2016. under the label Roadrunner Records.
The video, which was directed by Drew Cox, is quite intense and bizzare. It pictures the moment of rapture as it shows the band performing on top of a building in a large city, while people start floating up into the air. There are other strange visuals, such as a woman dancing amongst white powder and clad as though she were a cloud herself. A kind of metal video you need to watch more than once.
Check out the video below:
And also checkout another video from the same album. This one "Stranded"
As you probably know, Dream Theater have a new record out. It's called "The Astonishing" and it's a conceptual double album with an intricate story.
The effort features characters and maps and a whole lot of interesting details. Also, the boys have presented a video for lead single "The Gift of Music," so we figured it'd be nice to incite you folks to take a listen by introducing you to the story.
The story features eight main characters, four on each of the clashing sides:
Emperor Nafaryus, his wife Empress Arabelle, his son Daryus, and his daughter Faythe of the Great Northern Empire, and Gabriel, his brother Arhys, his late wife Evangeline, and his their son Xander on the Ravenskill Rebel Militia side.
So, THE STORY - the year is 2285, the northeastern part of the US is now a dystopian land ruled by the oppressive Great Northern Empire of the Americas. The empire is ruled by Emperor Nafaryus, Empress Arabelle, Crown Prince Daryus and Princess Faythe.
"The Gift of Music" - Music and art are dead, and the only thing that even slightly resembles entertainment is the electronic noise of noise machines known as the NOMACS. In a distant village called Ravenskill, a man named Gabriel possesses the natural ability to make music and sing.
"A Better Life" - Gabriel has an older brother called Commander Arhys of the Ravenskill Rebel Militia, who has a son Xander with his deceased wife Evangeline.
"Lord Nafaryus" - The first act commences when Nafaryus hears a rumor about Gabriel being the savior of the people. He travels to Ravenskill with his family to see the miracle of music.
"A Savior in the Square" - In the Ravenskill town square, Gabriel is performing for the people when the royal family shows up. He continues playing at the emperor's request and nearly brings them all to tears.
"Act of Faythe" - Faythe remembers a music player she would when she was a child, something she kept a secret all her life. As she and Gabriel look at each other, they fall in love.
"Three Days" - Although he was moved by music, Nafaryus sees Gabriel as a threat to his rule and gives the people of Ravenskill three days to deliver their savior to him, or he will obliterate the town.
"Brother, Can You Hear Me?" - Arhys decides to hide his brother, refusing to give him up.
"A Life Left Behind" - Faythe badly wants to see Gabriel again, and takes a risk by disguising herself and traveling back to Ravenskill. Aware of her daughter's emotions, Arabelle instructs Daryus to follow and protect her. Daryus feels he was overlooked by his father in favor of Faythe, accepts to travel to Ravenskill, but with his own intentions.
"Ravenskill" - Faythe arrives to Ravenskill and finds Xander, who trusts her enough to lead her to his father Arhys. Faythe convinces Arhys that she can help, so he brings her to Gabriel's hideout. Gabriel and Faythe embrace, and she promises to try to convince her father to stop the madness.
"A Tempting Offer" - Meanwhile, Daryus found Arhys' home and took Xander captive. Daryus promised he will guarantee the safety and wealth of Xander as long as Arhys brings Gabriel to him. Daryus actions are driven by hope that he will gain respect from his father.
"The X Aspect" - Arhys is forced to say yes, remembering the promise he made to Evangeline, to protect their son.
"A New Beginning" - Faythe is back in the palace, where she finds out that her beloverd music player once belonged to her father.
"The Road to Revolution" - Nafaryus bows to his daughter's pleas and agrees to meet Gabriel at an abandoned amphitheater called Heaven's Cove.
"Moment of Betrayal" - At this point, the second act begins. Arhys informs Daryus that Gabriel will be at Heaven's Cove that night.
"The Path That Divides" - While Arhys is waiting at the amphitheater, he changes his mind, and when Daryus shows up, they start a fight. Daryus overpowers Arhys and kills him, unaware that Xander followed them and saw the whole scene.
"The Walking Shadow" - As Xander runs to his father's dead body, Daryus sees the silhouette of someone approaching him. Assuming it's Gabriel approaching, he goes in for the kill, realizing too late that it is actually his sister Faythe.
"My Last Farewell" - Gabriel arrives at the scene and sees his dead brother and the dying Faythe. Covering Xander's ears, he unleashes a scream that causes Daryus to go deaf. The scream is heard by Nafaryus, Arabelle and the entire town.
"Losing Faythe" + "Whispers on the Wind" - Nafaryus and Arabelle arrive and beg Gabriel to use his gift to save Faythe. However, Gabriel can no longer sing after the deafening scream.
"Hymn of a Thousand Voices" - Attracted by Gabriel's scream, the people show up and start singing, restoring Gabriel hope. He finds the ability to sing once again and brings Faythe back to life.
"Power Down" - Realizing what he had done, Nafaryus ends the conflict and shuts NOMACS down for good.
"Our New World" - Daryus is forgiven, while Gabriel and Faythe raise Xander as a family.
"Astonishing" - Finally, Nafaryus vows to be a fair leader, and bring music back to the empire.
The end.
Full album stream below, along with the lead single video, more details on the official site.
Purchase / download MP3 Dream Theater album "Astonishing"
Last Friday, guitar gods Steve Vai and Yngwie Malmsteen took part in the shred-heavy Guitar Gods Fesitval in Miami Beach, Florida.
Among the other artists to perform were Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G, bassist Rudy Sarzo, Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain—and singer Sebastian Bach.
Below, you can check out some decent-quality, fan-shot footage of Vai and Bach teaming up to play Rush's "Tom Sawyer."
IMPORTANT: Vai doesn't appear in the clip until 5:40, and "Tom Sawyer" starts at 6:47.
As we reported last week, Vai will hit the road with Malmsteen, Zakk Wylde, Nuno Bettencourt and Tosin Abasi for the Generation Axe tour, which will kick off April 5 in Seattle. For more anout that, head here.
Track listing
