Monday, December 31, 2018

CARNAL FORGE: POST LYRIC VIDEO FOR "REFORGED"

Swedish melodic death metal warriors CARNAL FORGE have posted a lyric video for  "REFORGED", a track from the bands anticipated new release "GUN TO MOUTH SALVATION", due to be unleashed 1/25/2019 via VICISOLUM PRODUCTIONS











CARNAL FORGE unleashed "TESTIFY FOR MY VICTIMS", 5/21/2007 via CANDLELIGHT RECORDS.



 FROM CARNAL FORGE:
Here is the lyric video for the new song called REFORGED from the upcoming album Gun to mouth salvation out world wide January 25th 2019 on ViciSolum Productions.
https://youtu.be/lHz3IKlYHUM
Have a great weekend & Thrash on!


VIDEO BELOW: CARNAL FORGE: "REFORGED" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF CARNAL FORGE):
 


Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 






BLOOD MUSIC: "Blood Music as an active label is coming to its end. The goal is to hit a decade of active duty and then go dark."

Helsinki, Finland based record label BLOOD MUSIC have announced the downsizing and after a decade of existence the closing of the record company. 







FROM BLOOD MUSIC:
Blood Music as an active label is coming to its end.
The goal is to hit a decade of active duty and then go dark.
I began this organization ~8 years ago. The label has already achieved everything I personally set out to, even going beyond the point of where I wanted it to go.
It was begun as part of a hobby non-profit organization when I couldn't find work. None of the other parts worked out, so I rode the label to its logical conclusion which is where we are today.
The main goal was to release classics on vinyl that were being ignored. The idea was to publish them in limited numbers, mainly to secure myself a copy, with a crowdsourced financing method that we all chip in to pay for 300 copies, and it'd bring in enough money to keep pressing more.
With the label's growing popularity, there became bitter fan feuds over certain releases, and ultimately I relented in pressing more copies to satisfy demand, as well as changing to a company format and making represses in order to capitalize on the immense work the label was becoming.
Feeling like the reissue market was becoming glutted, I focused on releasing new music by artists I admired that weren't receiving enough attention.
This ballooned into several artists getting strong cult followings.
In the process, I've been constantly urged to improve systems, as well as follow the general route of expansion that is expected of every small company. Making the records widely available, putting a fair amount of money into PR, and just basically playing “the game.” I showed a lot of resistance to this, eventually relenting in most parts.
It has ballooned to having four warehouses in four countries. Taxes need to be filed in three countries. I've had around 30 artists signed to the label, released around 300 items (400 if you consider represses). Hit the best-performing companies in Finland list several years in a row. Hit the Billboard charts several times, as well as the UK and Benelux charts. Provided the theme music for the MTV European awards and several major films and TV shows. And I did the first 6 years of it alone.
This was never my intention, and it has gone so far beyond what I ever wanted to do with it.
It's a great thing, and I'm so proud of it.
The negative sides are however many. I have been mentally and physically exhausted for years now. I work 24/7 for five months straight with no downtime and then take a break for a month where I literally can't get off the sofa.
Each time I return to the label, it comes with more fear of when I'm going to finally break.
Add to that, that as anything grows, so does aggression, stress, fear from so many parties. This includes myself, artists, managers, journalists, booking agents, etc. The amount of daily, large scale stress that goes on behind-the-scenes has become too much for me to face on a daily basis.
Even when I'm on a break, I get urgent letters from the tax offices in multiple countries and all kinds of other institutions. You literally never know when someone's going to jump out from somewhere needing something immediately that is a ton of work.
Music sales are in a decline, clearly. And the work is increasing.
The industry is getting more spread out where you have to make your items available on every single format, physically and digitally, and constantly in print. I can't even begin to mention how many times people have broken or have tried to break contracts.
And the amount of times a band or manager has said “thank you” for representing their material well has been very small.
Despite this, I am so pleased with everything the label has achieved.
But it also has taken everything out of me.
I have lost touch with most of the people I once knew. I have a family, and they are upset that they hardly ever see me with energy to think straight.
I'm also an immigrant in Finland, believe it or not. Finnish is considered one of the hardest languages in the world to learn, and I've had the burden of this incredibly complex language while trying to cope in a foreign society with foreign business law and dealing with the fact that I'm just generally not welcome here by a small but growing percentage of the population.
This has been on my mind for more than two years. I tried to expand (by bringing on help, etc.) to see if it might save the label and my ambition for it, but it didn't. Things have not gotten any easier.
For these reasons, I intend to keep the label fully active long enough to properly release the albums we still have under contract (and there are quite a few).
But there will be no new band signings again. And the label will just work on its commitments until finished and remain open to keep the old material in print and pay royalties (where applicable).
Please note this only applies to bands and video games signed to the label. All reissues (such as SYL, Moonsorrow, etc.) will not be reprinted and will be gone from us forever once sold out of these current pressings.
In short, the goal is to make it to an active decade of Blood Music and then turn into a fairly quiet legacy project. We may release an album or two per year during that time to complete the last few contracts.
Meanwhile, personally, I've been writing a film for the past 9 months which I'm extremely confident in. It's about 2/3 written. I plan to move on from the label to write and direct films, with the hope that I can secure financing. Sounds fucking crazy I know. But I leapt into this label with no music industry experience. And I'm ready to leap elsewhere. I might crash and burn, but it's my life to burn thankfully – and I can have full creative control of said project(s).
I need to thank all of you for this incredibly wild ride. It's been hard to bite my tongue about this, but I wanted to be sure before coming to this kind of conclusion.
I also need to thank all the artists, manufacturers, distributors, and industry people of all kinds who have been supportive of this venture. I don't mean to slam anyone in particular in this kind of post. I'm sure most people in the industry understand where I'm coming from and many probably think the same things about me.
I've been told that Blood Music could be the next Relapse, Century Media, Nuclear Blast, etc. And that is amazing to hear! But that was never my goal. I never wanted this label to grow as large as possible. I just wanted to do something interesting, promote artists I admire, and do the best job I could. I've given it my all and oftentimes much more than that. There have been massive ups and downs, but I'm very satisfied with everything.
It isn't over yet, but there is an ending in sight. Until then, let's finish this together.
- J
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Below I'll post an FAQ, as I assume many people will not read the above.
Q: Are you closing?
A: Not precisely. We aim to finish our contracts and remain open to represent the albums and video games in their “afterlife.”

Q: What about reissues you've done like SYL, Moonsorrow, etc.?
A: We won't be printing any of those again. Once this latest batch sells out, we're done with those.

Q: Are you dropping all your bands?
A: No.

Q: Why?
A: I achieved everything I wanted to. The label went far beyond my expectations, and I need a relief from being on-call for stressful encounters all day everyday.

Q: Do I have to worry about a shipment not sending?
A: No. Everything will send as normal.

A: Did you go bankrupt?
A: No.

Q: Will you stop releasing albums after the 10-year period?
A: Probably we'll release 1 or 2 albums per year after that to fulfill contracts, as not everyone can complete theirs by the time we aim to shrink down.

Q: Will you stop signing bands?
A: Yes. It's over.

Q: Did you thank me for all the support I gave over the years?
A: Yes I did, but in case you missed it. Thanks again.

Q: Did you thank the bands and other people you worked with too?
A: Yes I did, but also thanks again.

Q: What if I am panicking?
A: K & T will be back on e-mail from the 2nd of January. Please speak to them about these matters.

Q: Should I panic?
A: No. Everything comes to an end sometime.



Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

ECTOVOID: STREAMING "INNER DEATH" VIA BANDCAMP

Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A. death metal warriors ECTOVOID, via BANDCAMP, are streaming  the bands anticipated new release "INNER DEATH", due to be unleashed 1/18/2019 via BLOOD HARVEST RECORDS.










ECTOVOID unleashed a SPLIT with SABBATORY, TRENCHROT and CEMETERY FILTH, 1/22/2016 via UNSPEAKABLE AXE RECORDS.

ECTOVOID unleashed "DARK ABSTRACTION", 7/17/2015 via HELLTHRASHER PRODUCTIONS.




FROM ECTOVOID:
At last, we are proud to finally reveal the advance track, “Internal Inversion,” from our upcoming EP Inner Death - to be released worldwide on January 18th by Blood Harvest Records on 7” vinyl, cassette, and digital formats.
Preorders for the EP are now live and can be placed from the Blood Harvest website and Bandcamp page. A corresponding T-shirt is also available. Users of the website can also order a bundle including the shirt with both physical formats. Preorder links:
http://shop.bloodharvest.se/?s=ectovoid&post_type=product
https://bloodharvestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/inner-death
More news including additional merch releases and other developments to follow shortly. Hail death!



ECTOVOID: "INNER DEATH" (VIA BANDCAMP, COURTESY OF BLOOD HARVEST RECORDS): 




Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

VANHA: STREAMING "MELANCHOLIA" VIA YOU TUBE

Swedish death-doom metal warrior VANHA, via YOU TUBE,  are streaming the projects anticipated new release "MELANCHOLIA",  unleashed 12/30/2018 via BLACK LION RECORDS.












FROM VANHA:
"Melancholia" is out on Spotify NOW!
As well as other platforms, iTunes etc...
Spread the word and enjoy.
/J.









 VANHA: "MELANCHOLIA" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF BLACK LION RECORDS):





Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

HABITUAL DEPRAVITY: STREAMING "REALMS OF ABYSMAL SERVITUDE" VIA BANDCAMP

Australian brutal death metal warriors HABITUAL DEPRAVITY, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "REALMS OF ABYSMAL SERVITUDE", unleashed 12/30/2018 via REALITY FADE RECORDS.












FROM HABITUAL DEPRAVITY:

I'm happy to announce that Realms of Abysmal Servitude is out NOW on Realityfade Records!
This has truly been a fantastic journey for me, and it only marks the beginning for this band.

On that note please feel free to share around, leave a comment, and I hope all you death metal enthusiasts enjoy it as much as I did making it for your listening pleasure
Stay tuned for more!

- Jonathan





HABITUAL DEPRAVITY:  "REALMS OF ABYSMAL SERVITUDE" (VIA BANDCAMP, COURTESY OF REALITY FADE RECORDS): 



Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

NEBULA ORIONIS: STREAMING NEW TRACK "STARTHRONE" VIA BANDCAMP

Russian ambient black metal warriors NEBULA ORIONIS, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the title track from the projects anticipated new release, due to be unleashed 1/22/2019 (SELF RELEASED).













 FROM NEBULA ORIONIS:
Bandcamp: https://nebulaorionis.bandcamp.com
iTunes: https://apple.co/2SkjGPg
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2SdmEVn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nebulaorionis/






NEBULA ORIONIS: NEW TRACK "STARTHRONE" (VIA BANDCAMP, COURTESY OF NEBULA ORIONIS): 




Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\n/ -l-

Saturday, December 29, 2018

ITP V.018 UPDATE: SPRAINED ANKLE, BBL WITH MORE EXTREME METAL NEWS

ITP's author has managed to sprain her ankle. Between needing a new mouse for my computer and not being able to walk anywhere due to a sparined ankle.










ITP V.018 will BBL with more extreme metal news to be updated in a few days. Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

Friday, December 28, 2018

RESURRECTION FEST 2019 7/3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 2019 VIVERO, SPAIN CONFIRM: GOJIRA, ARCH ENEMY, MILLENCOLIN AND BERRI TXARRAK

Promoters for RESURRECTION FEST 2019, set to take place 7/3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 2019 VIVERO, SPAIN have confirmed GOJIRA, ARCH ENEMY, MILLENCOLIN AND BERRI TXARRAK.





Promoters for RESURRECTION FEST 2019 have also confirmed SLIPKNOT, SLAYER, TESTAMENT, CRADLE OF FILTH, TESTAMENT, LAMB OF GOD and more metal bands.
More metal bands for RESURRECTION FEST 2019 T.B.A.






FROM RESURRECTION FEST 2019 PROMOTERS:

RESURRECTION FEST ESTRELLA GALICIA 2019. GOJIRA, ARCH ENEMY, MILLENCOLIN AND BERRI TXARRAK AMONG THE NEW ADDITIONS
What a better Christmas present than new bands for Resurrection Fest Estrella Galicia 2019! Before starting, we’d like to announce that on 13th January our current ticket offer will be over and after that day their price will be their final price. We have sold more than 85% of the full passes, so don’t miss it, hurry before the price is up or they sell out. ;)
Leading this round we have two of the most anticipated bands for this edition. “Les enfants sauvages”, our French friends from Gojira couldn’t say "no" to our invitation for one of the best lineups in our history, and they will be at our main stage once again, being one of the most requested bands once again. It will be their only show in Spain, and it’s going to be mental!
Since they will be releasing a new cover album next year, Alissa White-Gluz - Official Page and her Swedish friends in Arch Enemy are returning to Viveiro to give us another incredible performance for all the melodic death metal lovers our there. We will rise!
We stay in Sweden because Millencolin are also releasing a new album, it has been so many years since they played here and they will come to our festival to premiere it, we can’t wait for it! From the North of Europe, we go to Navarre, because our dear friends in Berri Txarrak announced their farewell tour. We’re sad they’re leaving, but they couldn’t leave us without saying goodbye in our festival. It will be a very emotional concert, we’re sure!
One of the most international Spanish metal acts, Crisix, are playing in some of the best festivals in the world this year, and they had to be here too with their fans! Along with them, we’ll have a good selection of Spanish bands like Kitai, Dagla, Close To The Sky, Cathexia, Perpetual Night. Control De Plagas. Neila, Cabeza De Caballo, Cordura, Back In Town or Archivo Adxunto.
Important: the current price of 139 € + fees will be available until 13th January at 23:59, and attention because we already sold out the 85% of the full passes. Are you ready? See you in Viveiro for the best week of the year! 😄🤘
🔥 RESURRECTION FEST ESTRELLA GALICIA 2019 🔥
Slipknot
Slayer (only final show in Spain)
Parkway Drive (only show in the Peninsula in 2019-2020)
Lamb of God (only show in Spain in 2019)
Within Temptation (only show in Spain in 2019)
Gojira (only show in Spain in 2019)
Arch Enemy
Trivium (only show in Spain in 2019)
Testament
Berri Txarrak (farewell tour)
Cradle Of Filth
Millencolin (only festival in Spain in 2019)
Kvelertak (only festival in Spain in 2019)
Cult Of Luna (only festival in Spain in 2019)
While She Sleeps (only show in Spain in 2019)
Converge (only show in Spain in 2019)
Avatar
Batushka (only show in Spain in 2019)
Terror
Brant Bjork
Ignite
Colour Haze
Misery Index
Power Trip
The Ocean
Radio Moscow
Nasty
Troubled Horse
Crisix
Venom Prison
Alien Weaponry
Crystal Lake
Birds In Row
Misconduct
Leo Jimenez
Higher Power
Cane Hill
Serrabulho
Mute
Brutality Will Prevail
Wormed
Cobra
Altarage
Brothers Till We Die
The Black Wizards
Atavismo
Celtibeerian
Eraso!
Kitai
Trallery
The Black Panthys Party
Strikeback
Childrain
Misiva
Caboverde
Syberia
Main Line 10
Vhäldemar
Meltdown
MØURΔ
Megara
Miss Lava
Santo Rostro
Morgen
Cró!
Electric Monolith
Catorce
Wet Cactus
Talesien
Bones of Minerva
Less Fortunate Songs
Avida Dollars
Lóstregos
Just
Voltaia
Dagla
Close To The Sky
Cathexia
Perpetual Night
Control De Plagas
Neila
Cabeza De Caballo
Cordura
Back In Town
Archivo Adxunto

******************** 🎵 RF2019 Spotify: https://goo.gl/EWpJMA
🗓 Official event: Resurrection Fest Estrella Galicia 2019 (Official)
👉 Tickets: https://goo.gl/KHLrqt

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

SHYY: STREAMING "SHYY" VIA BANDCAMP

Sao Paulo, Brazil based post black metal warriors SHYY, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release  "SHYY", unleashed 12/25/2018 via PEST PRODUCTIONS.













FROM PEST PRODUCTIONS:
OUT NOW!!! ▼
Shyy - Shyy (CD)
- Limited 4 pannel Digipack CD.
Finally, we are able to share to you all, the first full lenght album recorded by brazilians Shyy, one of those bands that have been part of the Pest Prod family many years ago since their participation in the legendary split cd/compilation called "The World Comes To An End In The End Of A Journey"
Shyy was recorded and mixed at Duna Studio by Francisco Bueno (São Paulo – Brazil), mastered at Audiosiege by Brad Boatright (Oregon – USA), original artcover illustration by José Correa Rangel in Mappa botânico.
Listen & order here:
http://website.pest666.com/store/…/SHYY_%28BR%29_-_Shyy.html or https://pestproductions.bandcamp.com/album/shyy



SHYY: STREAMING "SHYY" (VIA BANDCAMP, COURTESY OF PEST PRODUCTIONS): 





Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

DELIRANT: STREAMING "DELIRANT" VIA BANDCAMP

Spanish black metal warriors DELIRANT, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated debut release "DELIRANT", unleashed 12/26/2018 via MYSTISKAOS. 












FROM DÉLIRANT:

DÉLIRANT - S/T
---
In addition to the last Fallen Empire release batch, December 26th will bring forth the debut recording from Délirant on the Mystískaos imprint. A truly harrowing listen, I am personally reminded of the recently released HWWAUOCH recording more than anything else while listening to this. You'll have to decide for yourself.
---
Words and "III" below:
















DELIRANT:  "DELIRANT" (VIA BANDCAMP, COURTESY OF DELIRANT):






Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

Thursday, December 27, 2018

CONTRARIAN: POST NEW TRACK "EXORCISM"

Rochester, New York, U.S.A. based progressive death metal warriors CONTRARIAN have posted "EXORCISM", a track from the bands anticipated new release  "THEIR WORM NEVER DIES", due to be unleashed 3/15/2018 via WILLOWTIP RECORDS.









 CONTRARIAN unleashed "TO PERCEIVE IS TO SUFFER", 7/28/2017 via WILLOWTIP RECORDS.


 FROM CONTRARIAN;
New Contrarian album "Their Worm Never Dies" out on March 15, 2019 via Willowtip Records on CD/LP/Digital format. #Contrarian #DeathMetal
Preorder via Willowtip ► https://tinyurl.com/contrarian-willowtip
Preorder via Bandcamp ► https://tinyurl.com/contrarian-bandcamp













VIDEO BELOW: CONTRARIAN: "EXORCISM"  (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF WILLOWTIP RECORDS):



Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

EMPEROR: ANNOUNCE 11/30/2019 MONTERREY, MEXICO DATE

Norwegian black metal legends EMPEROR have announced a 11/30/2019 MONTERREY, MEXICO DATE, MORE INFO T.B.A.










Last month, EMPEROR announced APRIL 2019 AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES as the band will perform their classic release "ANTHEMS TO THE WELKIN AT DUSK".









EMPEROR unleashed "THE COMPLETE WORKS" (BOXED SET), 1/25/2017 via BLOOD MUSIC. EMPEROR unleashed "PROMETHEUS-THE DISCIPLINE OF FIRE AND DEMISE", 10/22/2001 via CANDLELIGHT RECORDS.









FROM EMPEROR:
EMPEROR. November 30, 2019.
MxMFIV. Monterrey. Mexico.
More info soon!




Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

BATUSHKA: "Kris, our former guitarist, was told earlier this month that he would not participate in Batushka activities as we move into 2019. Kris was disappointed but understanding. We tried on multiple occasions to regain access to the Instagram page which was solely controlled by Kris. "

Polish black metal warriors BATUSHKA have sent the below statement as guitarist KRIS was dismissed from the band and is in a power struggle over the bands INSTAGRAM account.









BATUSHKA unleashed "LITOURGIYA", 12/4/2015 via WITCHING HOUR PRODUCTIONS.


BATUSHKA have signed with METAL BLADE RECORDS.

FROM BATUSHKA:
We would like to address the statement published on the (then) Batushka Instagram last Sunday:
Kris, our former guitarist, was told earlier this month that he would not participate in Batushka activities as we move into 2019. Kris was disappointed but understanding. We tried on multiple occasions to regain access to the Instagram page which was solely controlled by Kris. We had hoped that Kris would follow through with his promises to hand back control of Batushka’s Instagram but clearly that was not the case. This prompted a claim to have any pages operated by Kris, shut down based on intellectual property and trademark ownership.
Rest assured, everything will be reinstated soon!
Batushka is moving ahead with plans to release new music and begin a new touring cycle in 2019!
MORE NEWS COMING SOON!

official BATUSHKA/БАТЮШКА communication channels:
FB: https: //www.facebook.com/Batushkaband/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/batushkaband/
Site : http://batushkaofficial.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYBy4EecsHOO1c4zEREowKg…
webstore: https://www.batushkastore.com/
webstoreFB:https://www.facebook.com/BatushkaWebstore/
e-mail: batushka@batushkaofficial.com




Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

FERAL: POST VIDEO FOR "OF GODS NO LONGER INVOKED"

Swedish death metal warriors FERAL have posted a video for "OF GODS NO LONGER INVOKED", a track from the bands anticipated new release "FLESH FOR FUNERALS ETERNAL", due to be unleashed 12/30/2018 via TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY RECORDS.







FERAL unleashed "FROM THE MORTUARY" (EP), 12/2/2016 and "WHERE DEAD DREAMS DWELL", 5/29/2015 both via CYCLONE EMPIRE.








FROM FERAL:
Our album is dropping real soon! Here's our official video in case you missed it!
Bandcamp - https://feralsweden.bandcamp.com
Label Store - http://tometal.com/store










VIDEO BELOW:  FERAL: "OF GODS NO LONGER INVOKED" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY):



Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

VARDAN: POST VIDEO FOR "THE WISH OF WEEPING"

Catania, Sicily, Italy based depressive black metal warrior VARDAN  have posted a video for the title track from the bands anticipated new release "THE WISH OF WEEPING", due to be unleashed 3/2019 (release date T.B.A.) via MORIBUND RECORDS.









VARDAN unleashed a split with TRIEBTAT, due to be unleashed 11/15/2018 via WAR AGAINST YOUR SELF RECORDS.

VARDAN unleashed  "DIRTY AND BLOODY NAILS FROM THE FOREST", 11/14/2018 via MORIBUND RECORDS.













FROM VARDAN:
Promotional Video of the upcoming full album
“The Wish Of Weeping”
Out in March 2019 via Moribund Records.

https://www.youtube.com/watch…







VIDEO BELOW: VARDAN:  "THE WISH OF WEEPING" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF VARDAN):



Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-