Tag Archives: Metal

The Suit Releases New Ep
| Tags : All Along, Metal, Metalcore, Rock, the suitThe band The Suit released a 4 song ep entitled “All Along” on February 15, 2013. The ep is a follow up release to their 2010 release The Way That We Fall.
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Senseless Beauty Signs to Standby Records, to Release New Album in April
| Tags : Metal, Metalcore, Senseless Beauty, Standby Records, The Belonging EndeavorSenseless Beauty have signed with the label Standby Records and will release their label debut “The Belonging Endeavor” on April 16th.

Red Spring Tour
Red will embark on a Spring Tour beginning April 16th. For the full press release and details, click below.

Stryper’s New Album “Second Coming” Now Available!
| Tags : 80s, Metal, Michael Sweet, new album, new songs, Re-Recorded, Rock, second coming, StryperSource: https://www.stryper.com
Stryper‘s latest album ‘Second Coming’ is now available at local retailers, iTunes, AMAZON.COM & the Stryper Online Store!
The album features sixteen tracks, including new recordings of fourteen songs from the band’s early years as well as two brand new songs recorded especially for SECOND COMING, and is produced by Stryper frontman Michael Sweet. Sweet commented, “We’re really excited about this record. The re-recorded songs are sounding awesome…better than the originals in many ways! One word…

Killswitch Engage “Disarm the Descent” Album Stream
| Tags : disarm the descent, killswitch engage, MetalStream the entire new album from Killswitch Engage titled “Disarm the Descent” right here at Alternative Press. Thoughts?

Veritas Vinyl 50 Percent Off Sale
| Tags : hardcore, Metal, Punk, Sales, Veritas Vinyl, vinylVeritas Vinyl is hosting an awesome 24 hour sale in their store because they reached 500 likes on Facebook. 50% off your order by using the coupon code: VTV500 right here in their store. Its an amazing deal and totally worth using considering their great collection of merchandise. Remember, this is a 24 hour sale only and will end tomorrow afternoon.

Killswitch Engage – The New Awakening
| Tags : disarm the descent, killswitch engage, Metal, The New AwakeningKillswitch Engage has released a new song titled ”The New Awakening”. Listen below. New album “Disarm the Descent” is out April 2nd. [Thanks thruchristalone777]

Lyric Video : Soul Embraced – They Live, We Sleep
| Tags : Metal, Soul Embraced, They Live We SleepCheck out this new lyric video from Soul Embraced for their song “They Live, We Sleep”, below.

Still Remains Return With Kickstarter to Fund New Album
| Tags : Kickstarter, Metal, Metalcore, Still RemainsMetalcore act, Still Remains, have returned and hope to raise $15000 through their Kickstarter pre-order to fund the new album. You can watch the little video below and click here for the Kickstarter page. [Thanks to all of you who submitted this news]

Questions for Josh Scogin/The Chariot?
| Tags : Good Fight, Josh Scogin, Metal, one wing, The ChariotI have the amazing opportunity to interview Josh Scogin (vocalist) of The Chariot on their upcoming tour stop in Toronto, Canada. Please help by providing some questions for this interview.

Ark of the Covenant – “Self Harvest” Teaser Trailer
| Tags : Ark Of The Covenant, Facedown Records, Metal, self harvestCheck out this HEAVY teaser trailer from the band Ark of the Covenant. They will release their new album “Self Harvest” on April 30th through Facedown Records. Pre-Order the album in a few different bundles right here.

Benea Reach “Possession” Album Stream
| Tags : benea reach, Metal, possession, post hardcore, Selfminded, SpinefarmYou can now officially stream the entire new Benea Reach album “Possession” right here at Metal Hammer. The album is out March 25th on Spinefarm.

Mayfly – Skylights
Check out the new Mayfly song “Skylights” in the little player, below. There are also 3 other recent songs you can listen to in the player too. Check these guys out.

The Color Morale “Know Hope” Album Stream
| Tags : Know Hope, Metal, Rock, Screamo, the color moraleYou can stream the entire new album “Know Hope” by the band The Color Morale on YouTube right here (Rise Records Page). “Know Hope” releases next week on Rise Records.

Fit for a King Mark Highest Chart Debut in Solid State Records History
| Tags : Creation/Destruction, fit for a king, Metal, Metalcore, Solid State RecordsFit for a King had the highest selling week for a debut album in Solid State Records history for Creation/Destruction. Read the full press release below.

Stryper “Second Coming” Preview
Check out this special behind the scenes preview of the new “Second Coming” album by Stryper, below. “Second Coming” will release via Frontiers Records on March 26th in North America. Pre-order on CD here.

Solamors Release New Song
| Tags : Aletheian, Becoming The Archetype, Depravity's Demise, Metal, solamorsSolamors, (Ex-Becoming The Archetype and Aletheian) have released the first preview of an unmastered full song from their upcoming debut album “Depravity’s Demise”, which you can listen to below. The band is currently trying to raise funds via Kickstarter to support the production of the album.

Kekal : New EP, Limited Free Download
| Tags : Avant Garde, Experimental, Kekal, Metal, post-rock, unsung division epKekal just released their new EP titled “Unsung Division EP” on their bandcamp page. Right now you can get it for free, but it’s only limited to 1000 downloads.

Review : Hope for the Dying – Aletheia
| Tags : alethia, Facedown Records, Hope for the Dying, Metal, Orchestral metalHope for the Dying bring an orchestral metal album inspired by both American and European acts that feels just a little like Becoming the Archetype’s masterful Celestial Completion mixed with Hands’ Give me Rest.

Music Video : The Letter Black – The Only One
| Tags : Metal, Rock, The Letter Black, the Only OneCheck out the brand new music video from The Letter Black for their song “The Only One”. The band’s new album will be out in April on Tooth & Nail.
Benea Reach
| Tags : benea reach, Experimental, Metal, possession, post hardcoreBenea Reach will unleash their new album “Possession” March 25th on Spinefarm Records. Stream the entire new album right here on Metal Hammer.

Norma Jean Completes New Album, to Release in June
(New York, NY) – Atlanta’s Norma Jean have recently completed tracking their new album which will be released this coming June on Razor & Tie. The album was recorded at Covenant Recording Studios in Kansas City with producer Josh Barber and is being mixed by Jeremy Griffith. The new studio album will be the band’s sixth full length album and second release with Razor & Tie, following 2010’s critically acclaimed Meridional.
Norma Jean will hit the…

This City Awaits – Nathan
| Tags : Metal, Nathan, red cord records, Rock, Said the Liar, this city awaitsCheck out this new song titled “Nathan” from Red Cord Records rock band, This City Awaits. The band’s new album “Said the Liar” will be out in April on Red Cord Records/Bridgeway Entertainment. Fans of Sent by Ravens, Red, Chevelle, Breaking Benjamin, Skillet will find something to enjoy in this band.

Lyric Video : My Ransomed Soul – Call to Arms
| Tags : Call to Arms, Falsehoods, Metal, Metalcore, My Ransomed Soul, red cord recordsRed Cord Records band, My Ransomed Soul, have posted their new single “Call to Arms” which you can check out below. The band’s new album “Falsehoods” will be out on Red Cord Records March 26th. Check out the “Falsehoods” preorder bundle here.

Lyric Video : Hope for the Dying – Iniquitous
| Tags : Aletheia, Facedown Records, Hope for the Dying, MetalHope for the Dying have posted another new song online and you can listen to it below. The track is titled “Iniquitous” from their upcoming album “Aletheia” due out on Facedown Records. Pre-order the album in a few different bundles right here.

Lyric Video : Fallstar – El Rey
| Tags : Backdraft, Facedown Records, fallstar, Metal, Rock, ScreamoCheck out this brand new lyric video from Fallstar for their song “El Rey” off their upcoming album “Backdraft” that is due to release on Facedown Records. You can pre-order the album in a few different bundles from Facedown here.

Lyric Video : Creations – None of Me (Humility)
| Tags : Creations, hardcore, Metal, None of Me (Humility), Unworthy/HumilityThe band Creations have released a lyric video for their new song ”None of Me (Humility)” from their upcoming album titled ”Unworthy/Humility”. The album drops this Spring on Mediaskare Records. [Thanks thruchristalone777 and Jonny]

Fit for a King Drop Another New Song
March 7, 2013 – For FIT FOR A KING and their fans, months of anticipation are about to pay off. The Texas buzz-band has spent recent weeks unveiling new music via outlets as diverse as Alternative Press, Noisecreep and Absolute Punk. Now, less than a week before the release of its Solid State Records debut, Creation/Destruction – in stores and online March 12th – the band is dropping another ferocious new track, “The Lioness,” as a final preview via heavy music tastemaker Revolver.
Listen to “The Lioness” now at Revolver.com:

Christian Deathcore Presents: A Hardcore Compilation (Free Download)
| Tags : Christian Deathcore, Deathcore, free download, Free Music, hardcore, MetalChristian Deathcore Presents: A Hardcore Compilation Vol. 1. Check out the free compilation below and look at all the bands right here.

Help Maranatha Record and Release a New Album
Maranatha are hoping to step into an actual studio to record their 3rd release, “Spiritless” and need your help. Up until this point, Collin has recorded all the music himself on a Mac but hopes to enter an actual studio to record this new new album. Find out more here.

Check Out: Pyrithion
| Tags : Allegaeon, As I Lay Dying, Death Metal, ep, Metal, Metal Blade Records, Pyrithion, The Burden of Sorrow, the famine, Tim LambesisAs I Lay Dying‘s Tim Lambesis has teamed up with Ryan Glisan (Allegaeon) and Andy Godwin (ex-The Famine, Embodyment) to form a new death metal outfit called Pyrithion.
Brandon Bradshaw (Cord of 3) Passes Away
Bassist Brandon Bradshaw of the band Cord of 3 has unfortunately passed away due to injuries from gunshot wounds. This is a tragic story and I am just now finding out about this. If anyone has additional info on this story, post in the comments. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bradshaw family and fellow bandmates.

Austrian Death Machine “Triple Brutal” Studio Update
| Tags : As I Lay Dying, Austrian Death Machine, Metal, Tim Lambesis, Triple BrutalAustrian Death Machine have finally released a studio update of the band recording their third full length ‘Triple Brutal’.
Seems they are changing things up a bit with this new album!

Free Songs From Grave Declaration’s New Album
| Tags : Antestor, Black Metal, free download, Grave Declaration, Metal, When Dying Souls Scream PraiseHelp Grave Declaration by listening and downloading two songs from their new album, When Dying Souls Scream Praise.

Austrian Death Machine (Tim Lambesis of AILD) Starts IndieGoGo Campaign
| Tags : As I Lay Dying, Austrian Death Machine, Metal, Tim LambesisAustrian Death Machine, which is the project of Tim Lambesis frontman for metal act, As I Lay Dying, has begun an IndieGoGo campaign to fund the next album. There is such fun stuff available like CDs, Shirts, Digital Album, and even getting your initials tatooed on Tim’s butt! Um, yeah. So anyway, watch the video below and see if you want to contribute to the “Triple Brutal” Austrian Death Machine album.

Fit for a King Post New Song “Bitter End”
| Tags : Bitter End, Creation/Destruction, fit for a king, Metal, Metalcore, Solid State RecordsFebruary 22, 2013 – FIT FOR A KING have been riding high on a wave of anticipation following buzz-inducing premieres for their first two singles, “Warpath” and the recently debuted “Hollow King.” The Texas metallers are cranking that anticipation even higher today with the release of a third track, “Bitter End,” from their awaited Solid State Records debut, Creation/Destruction – in stores and online March 12th. Listen to “Bitter End” at Absolutepunk.net here

Spoken “Illusion” Poll
I have put up a new poll (finally), this time focusing on the new Spoken album “Illusion”. Head over to our poll on the main page of our website and vote for your favorite song on the new Spoken album. If you don’t have it yet, Amazon has the CD for just $6.99 or the MP3 album for $8.99.

Music Video : Gideon – Bad Blood
| Tags : Bad Blood, Facedown Records, gideon, hardcore, MetalCheck out the brand new music video from Gideon for their song “Bad Blood”. Album available now on Facedown Records.

Music Video : Those Who Fear – Sowers of Discord
| Tags : Facedown Records, hardcore, Metal, Sowers of Discord, those who fearCheck out the brand new music video from Facedown Records band, Those Who Fear. The song is titled “Sowers of Discord”.

Lyric Video : UGLYTWIN – The Quarrel
| Tags : chaotic, mathcore, Metal, Noiscore, UGLYTWINCheck out this exclusive lyric video from the new Texas based band, UGLYTWIN, for their song “The Quarrel”. The song will be part of a split EP with another local (Austin TX) band called DSGNS called “VS”. Each band contributed one original song and one cover. We chose “Bullet With Butterfly Wings” by Smashing Pumpkins as our cover song. This video is the first taste of what they have been doing since they changed their band over to UGLYTWIN from The Brigade(TX) over a year ago. The EP will be available for download and sold physically at our shows starting March 8th, 2013.


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