NEWSDESK, 11th June 2010
> WATAIN ALBUM NOW OUT
The wait is now over: Lawless Darkness, the long-anticipated fourth full-length from Swedish black metal battalion Watain, is out now through Season Of Mist. The ten-track, hour-plus long work of blasphemy was recorded at Necromorbus Studio (Deathspell Omega, Funeral Mist, Ondskapt, Nominon, Unanimated et al) in Alvik, Sweden and features strikingly detailed cover art by Zbigniew M. Bielak.
The band ushered in the release of Lawless Darkness with a soul-crushing headlining set the first night of the Maryland Deathfest on Memorial Day weekend.
Commented frontman E. of the performance: "Back from the States now, still with blisters and bruises from the victorious storm unleashed at Maryland Deathfest. Hail to the legions of Watain supporters who came out to partake in our performance; you have truly grown both in number and dedication! We very much look forward to return for a full scale onslaught later this year. More about that later..."
Commented Canada's Hellbound.ca of the spectacle: "With lit candles, militant red flag-like things, and some corpse paint that I’m sure even Tom Savini would compliment, their visual aesthetic was certainly in tow...the crowd enhanced the horror movie like mood as it tossed a Bible around, tearing it to shreds, sending the ripped pages into the air like confetti at a kid’s birthday party...The music: appropriately blasphemous."
In conjunction with the release of Lawless Darkness, Watain appears on the cover of the July 2010 issue of Decibel Magazine which went on sale last week. The eight-page feature was conducted by J. Bennett and is clearly one of the most revealing pieces on the band to date.
"Lawless Darkness shall be seen as a monument erected in honour of that collapse and a dedication to all those brave souls, who have willingly dared to venture the winding paths towards it." -- E. Danielsson, Watain
"Darkthrone were once 'for all the evil in man," but Watain turn good men evil." -- 8/10 Decibel
"No band in the 'troo' black metal scene carries as much weight as Watain at the moment. Sparing the drama of Burzum, and the inconsistency of Dimmu and Mayhem, Watain finds itself in the same spot Emperor found itself in at the end of '90s." -- Blistering
"With this record, E. Danielsson and Watain have definitely created a blasphemous juggernaut that is not to be taken lightly. The band are clearly staking their claim to more territory in the battle for the black metal crown." -- Forbidden
http://www.myspace.com/watainofficial
> MALEVOLENT CREATION
Florida based death metal legends Malevolent Creation have once again been rejoined by original bassist Jason Blachowicz.
Blachowicz initially left on good terms to further his tattoo career, but the death metal sickness still runs deep in his veins! “Been in hiding, working in tattoo shops for quite some time now but my gut has been aching to do one of the things that I do best... spreading malevolence across the globe with my brothers in metal,” commented Blachowicz. “The evil in my blood has motivated me to dust the cobwebs off of my bass and commit to performing blasphemy and anger upon mine and everyone else's ears once again. This is also for one of my inspirations, Peter Steele, and for all of the loyal Malevolent Creation fans who have been supporting us for 23 fucking years! Our 11th album, Invidious Dominion, is going to rip the weak and feeble to shreds! See ya'll on Tour!! Bring the rum and git ‘er done!”
Malevolent Creation's 11th studio outing was produced and recorded by Erik Rutan (Cannibal Corpse, Vital Remains, Krisiun, Goatwhore) at Mana Studios in Florida. The new album, entitled Invidious Dominion, will be released on August 27th via Massacre Records in Europe.
Invidious Dominion Track Listing: 1) United Hate, 2) Conflict Finalized, 3) Slaughterhouse, 4) Compulsive Face Breaker, 5) Lead Spitter, 6) Target Rich Environment, 7) Antagonized, 8) Born Again Hard, 9) Corruptor, 10) Invidious Dominion
http://www.myspace.com/malevolentcreation
> BLACK COUNTRY SUPER GROUP UNVEILS TRACK LISTING
Black Country Communion, the Anglo/American rock super group featuring vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Trapeze), drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater) and blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa, have confirmed the track listing and release date of their debut album Black Country.
Released by Mascot Records in the UK and the rest of Europe on Monday September 20th, followed by a North American release through J&R Adventures on Tuesday September 21st, the album was produced and mixed by Kevin Shirley (Black Crowes, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin), and mastered by the legendary Bob Ludwig.
All songs are sung by Glenn Hughes, with the exception of 'Song Of Yesterday' and 'The Revolution In Me' which are both sung by Joe Bonamassa. Hughes and Bonamassa share lead vocals on 'Sista Jane' and 'Too Late For The Sun'. Also included is a new version of 'Medusa', the rock classic Hughes originally recorded with his first band Trapeze.
Album Track Listing: 1. Black Country, 2. One Last Soul, 3. The Great Divide, 4. Down Again, 5. Beggarman, 6. Song Of Yesterday, 7. No Time, 8. Medusa, 9. The Revolution In Me, 10. Stand (At The Burning Tree), 11. Sista Jane, 12. Too Late For The Sun
> HARD LIVE VIDEO
'Into the Fire' live from Budapest where HARD supported the mighty KISS
http://www.myspace.com/hardhungary
> SUICIDAL ANGELS HIT STATESIDE
Greek old-school thrash assassins Suicidal Angels' new full-length Sanctify The Darkness will see North American release on Sonic Unyon Metal in mere weeks.
Already released across Europe on Nuclear Blast in November of 2009, the album will see official release in North America on June 22nd, 2010, and will mark Suicidal Angels' first official North American release, versus being imported from Europe on previous releases. The band's solid, no-bullshit attack has already reaped massive press and fan response across much of the world, and the crunchy, hellish riff attacks on the eleven meaty tracks composing Sanctify The Darkness will now attack the Americas, who are always prime for a pungent new thrash unit to infiltrate and go on the rampage. Denim and leather-clad bullet-belt rockers of the land everywhere are surely ready to embrace the jaw-clenching riff attacks and swift thrash justice Suicidal Angels execute.
The North American version of Sanctify The Darkness will include two bonus music videos for album tracks 'Apokathilosis' and 'Beyond The Laws of Church'.
“Suicidal Angels resurrect the spirit of thrash metal's glory days! They kill!!!” - Mille/Kreator
Sanctify The Darkness Track Listing: 01. Bloodthirsty, 02. The Pestilence of Saints, 03. Inquisition, 04. Apokathilosis, 05. Lies, 06. No More Than Illusion, 07. Atheist, 08. Beyond The Laws of Church, 09. Mourning of the Cursed, 10. Dark Abyss (Your Fate Is Colored Black), 11. Child Molester
*Bonus Video Footage Apokathilosis (video clip), Beyond The Laws Of Church (video clip)
http://www.suicidalangels.com/
http://www.myspace.com/suicidalangels
> ULYSSES LIVE
