THE HAUNTED – Wrapping up new album recordings; Studio teaser, title and release date!

May 11, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

After finishing strong of tour dates with Meshuggah in the UK and Arch Enemy in Central Europe, Swedish Thrash Metallers THE HAUNTED have been busy these last weeks with the recording and mixing process of their upcoming, 9^th studio album effort. Recorded at Parlour Studios in the UK with producer Russ Russell (Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir, The Exploited), the album is entitled “Strength In Numbers” and will be released worldwide via Century Media Records on August 25^th, 2017.

THE HAUNTED’s guitarist Ola Englund has checked in with the following comment: “Working on “Strength In Numbers” with Russ Russell as an engineer and producer has been an incredible experience. His attitude and positivity has helped us to truly do our best when recording. He’s just a killer guy to be around!”, before adding: “All the tracking for the album has been completed and Russ is right in the middle of mixing and mastering it. And from the early mixes I’ve heard, it’s shaping up to be insanely heavy. No clean singing, no banjo, no pickup trucks…so fans of country music are gonna hate it, haha! Seriously: Heads are gonna roll. In a good way…”

A video teaser from recording sessions can now be seen here:

Next to being added to Sweden Rock Festival, THE HAUNTED have recently also confirmed a first string of touring across Scandinavia in support of the upcoming album. Here are the dates so far:

THE HAUNTED – Live 2017:
07.06.2017 Sölvesborg (Sweden) – Sweden Rock Festival
31.08.2017 Oslo (Norway) – Blå
01.09.2017 Stavanger (Norway) – Folken
02.09.2017 Bergen (Norway) – Hulen
08.09.2017 Örebro (Sweden) – Frimis Salonger + Witchery
09.09.2017 Linköping (Sweden) – The Crypt + Witchery
15.09.2017 Borlänge (Sweden) – Liljan
16.09.2017 Sundsvall (Sweden) – Club Destroyer
21.09.2017 Göteborg (Sweden) – Pustervik + Witchery
22.09.2017 Stockholm (Sweden) – Debaser Strand + Witchery
23.09.2017 Malmö (Sweden) – KB + Witchery
29.09.2017 Hultsfred (Sweden) – Mörkaste Småland Festival
30.09.2017 Eskilstuna (Sweden) – Loket
07.10.2017 Hoogeveen (The Netherlands) – Graveland Fest
More dates coming soon…

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REVIEW: VISTA – Allegiance (Single)

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REVIEW: VISTA – Allegiance (Single) by Carina Lawrence

New and exciting alt rock act VISTA from New York are setting out to take the scene by storm and are rapidly building momentum. With a successful debut EP, ‘Versus’ and their latest dominating single ‘Henchmen’ under their belts already, they are wasting no time by releasing new ambient and feisty single ‘Allegiance’.

From the off the new song is striking with interesting rhythms and is very atmospheric, giving it a deep and dark edge. It is a powerful driven song with strong compelling vocals throughout, and hard-hitting bouncy riffs and beats, giving it the ultimate anthemic rock sound that oozes swagger. This is a song you are going to want to stick on repeat, especially whilst you eagerly wait for their next offerings, which hopefully aren’t far off, as this is the lead single from their next upcoming EP. What they have achieved since their formation last year is impressive and only highlights further that this is a band to watch out for this year.

SCORE: 5/5

The new single ‘Allegiance’ is out May 19th.

To find out more about VISTA:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ThisIsVISTA
Facebook: www.facebook.com/VISTAband

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Mirrors of Obsidian New Album Out Now and Streaming in Full on YouTube

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“From One Form”, the new album from Irish Extreme Progressive Metal Act Mirrors of Obsidian is out now (released May 10th) and you can hear it in full at the band’s YouTube page.

The eight-track album, recorded by the band at their own Dublin based Megatech Studios, was mixed by guitarist Eoin Ennis and Mastered by Mick Kenney of Anaal Nathrakh. A music video for opening track, “Neutral Disease” was released last month. The band have described the sound of the album as “fast and aggressive modern metal with progressive elements”.

New video “Neutral Disease” see the grainy, monochrome affair sees rapid, high-octane cuts of the band interspersed with what could be seen as a brief history of life on earth.

Check out the new video below

New album “From One Form” is now available to stream and download from all major digital sites and is also available on limited edition CD at the band’s bandcamp page.

Check out the new album in full in the video below:

Find out more about Mirrors Of Obsidian:

http://mirrorsofobsidian.com/

https://www.facebook.com/mirrorsofobsidian

https://www.youtube.com/user/mirrorsofobsidian

https://twitter.com/mrrrsfbsdn

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DIVINITY Announce New Album “The Immortalist”

May 8, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

DIVINITY Announce New Album “The Immortalist” Due Out May 26th

Calgary, AB progressive death metal band DIVINITY have their next offering for the metal gods in their new album “The Immortalist”, a culmination of 5 years of hard work and dedication to their craft. The album features 12 tracks that include their two previous EP releases “The Immortalist, Pt. 1 – Awestruck” and “The Immortalist, Pt. 2 –Momentum” with their 3rd EP “The Immortalist Pt. 3 – Conqueror” now finished completing the trilogy series for one huge full length album. All the tracks on the album are re-mixed and re-mastered by the talented Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Grid Productions) to make the songs more cohesive and work as a full-length album experience. This album also features Bjorn ‘Speed’ Strid of Soilwork on vocals for the song ‘D.M.T.’. DIVINITY is also offering fans an exclusive digipak CD available on their website for those who want to support the band directly.

The bands comments on release:

“Closure is such great thing! We’ve finished our 3rd EP for ‘The Immortalist’ trilogy concept and have decided to take all 3 EP’s and turn it into a full-length album.”

Album Pre-order ‘The Immortalist” promo video –

Music Video – “Manhunt” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW4XelJ6Rzw

“The Immortalist – Pt. 2 Momentum” – Full Stream – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W0kiDxFjtU

1. Manhunt (4:25)
2. Atlas (4:42)
3. Hallowed Earth (6:04)
4. DMT (7:36)
5. PsyWar (6:36)
6. Distorted Mesh (3:48)
7. The Dead Speak From Behind (7:05)
8. Lucid Creator (4:52)
9. The Reckoning (4:24)
10. All Seeing Eyes (5:40)
11. Momentum (5:21)
12. Conqueror (7:20)
Album Length: 1:07:56

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Shining release video teaser for Art House documentary feat. Niklas Kvarforth

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SHINING have released a video teaser for an arthouse documentary feat. Niklas Kvarforth, entitled “Cold Void”. The notorious founder of the Swedish black metal act is the focal point of a new movie. The documentary tries to capture a personal portrait of Niklas Kvarforth, who has made headlines that have involved addiction, suicide and self-destruction, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, passion, and exceptional musicianship. The project was undertaken by arthouse producer Claudio Marino and his film production company Artax Film. The teaser clip can be viewed at and shared from the YouTube link below.

“Cold Void” is scheduled for release in autumn. More information about Artax Film can be found at this link: www.artaxfilm.com

Claudio Marino states that “Cold Void” is a film for anyone interested in life stories, and was not made with the intention of pandering to SHINING‘s fans. It is very much a personal journey, bringing a much-needed clarity and lack of sensationalism to the subject of Niklas Kvarforth.

He also comments: “I’ve known about Niklas and his music for a long time. His story interested me and I wanted to know more about him as a person. I did some research and we got in contact. I showed him my documentary trilogy ‘Blood and Spirit’ and he was interested in working with me. We got along from the start and he proved to be very cooperative. He was brutally honest, and never left any of my questions unanswered.”

Claudio Marino is known for his documentary “Blood and Spirit”, a trilogy about three different artists who live for their art, a tattoo artist, an mixed martial arts fighter, and a Satanist, who happened to be Erik Danielsson from WATAIN.

SHINING are embarking on their first headlining tour in the US today. Co-headlining will be label mates REVENGE. All currently confirmed dates including a performance at Germany’s With Foll Force Open Air can be viewed below.

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MEMPHIS MAY FIRE RELEASE NEW VIDEO ‘WANTING MORE’

May 6, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

ALBUM ‘THIS LIGHT I HOLD’ OUT NOW VIA RISE RECORDS
THE BAND PLAY SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL LATER THIS MONTH

Memphis May Fire released a new video for track ‘Wanting More’.
Wanting More is taken off album ‘This Light I Hold’ which was released late last year on Rise Records.

Memphis May Fire will be headlining the Impericon Stage at this years Slam Dunk Festival.
You can see the band at the following dates:
Saturday 27th May Birmingham Slam Dunk
Sunday 28th May Leeds Slam Dunk
Monday 29th May Hatfield Slam Dunk

The Light I Hold is out now via Rise Records.

Track Listing:
01. Out Of It
02. Carry On
03. Wanting More
04. Sever The Ties
05. The Enemy
06. This Light I Hold (feat. Jacoby Shaddix)
07. That’s Just Life
08. Letting Go
09. The Antidote
10. Better Things
11. Not Over Yet (feat. Larry Soliman)
12. Unashamed
13. Live It Well

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