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OMNIUM GATHERUM – announce European co-headline tour with Stam1na and Skálmöld!

April 20, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

Finnish melodic death metal outfit OMNIUM GATHERUM has just announced a European co-headline tour with Skálmöld for this fall! They will be accompanied by their fellow countrymen Stam1na.

Guitarist Markus Vanhala comments: “Here we go again, after just ending a very succesful and great European tour with Amon Amarth and Dark Tranquillity few days ago, we’re happy to announce immediately even more European touring for autumn – as also this time we’ll be able to play a longer headline set of OG classics! We’ll be joining our nordic forces with the Icelanders of Skalmöld to co-headline a trek called “The Arctic Circle Alliance” tour, as also take out our good Finnish fellows of Stam1na as the opener. So this is gonna be a trek and trip to remember indeed, don’t miss these parties. See you down the road again soon!”

Here are the exact dates:

25.10.2017 Frankfurt (Germany) – Nachtleben
26.10.2017 Amstelveen (Netherlands) – P60
27.10.2017 London (UK) – Underworld
28.10.2017 TBA
29.10.2017 Paris (France) – Le Petit Bain
30.10.2017 Nantes (France) – Le Ferrailleur
31.10.2017 Limoges (France) – CC John Lennon
02.11.2017 Porto (Portugal) – Hard Club
03.11.2017 Lisbon (Portugal) – RCA Club
04.11.2017 Madrid (Spain) – Penélope
05.11.2017 Murcia (Spain) – Garaje
06.11.2017 Barcelona (Spain) – Razzmatazz 3
07.11.2017 Puget Sur Argen (France) – Rat’s
08.11.2017 Lyon (France) – CCO
09.11.2017 Milano (Italy) – Legend
10.11.2017 Sion (Switzerland) – Le Port Franc
11.11.2017 Bern (Switzerland) – Gaskessel
12.11.2017 München (Germany) – Backstage
13.11.2017 Prag (Czech Republic) – Futurum
14.11.2017 Budapest (Hungary) – Barba Negra
15.11.2017 Krakow (Poland) – Kwadrat
16.11.2017 Poznan (Poland) – U Bazyla
17.11.2017 Berlin (Germany) – Bi Nuu
18.11.2017 Hannover (Germany) – Mephisto
19.11.2017 Köln (Germany) – Underground

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ZARAZA: Full stream of “Spasms Of Rebirth”

April 20, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

Ecuador’s doom metal duo ZARAZA have published the full streaming of their latest album “Spasms Of Rebirth”.

The result of this is “Spasms of Rebirth”, the new album released on April 4th, 2017; a head on collision of all the musical influences that have shaped ZARAZA: doom metal, sludge metal, death metal, old-school 1980s industrial, experimental music. Everything from Cocteau Twins all the way to Napalm Death and SWANS… and many others. No boundaries, no limits.

ZARAZA were formed in 1993, in Montreal, Canada after newly arrived polish immigrant Jacek moved to the frozen wastelands of Canada in the bitter cold winter of 1990.

In a uniquely ZARAZA move, the album “Spasms of Rebirth” is released in a dual master edition. The default master is typical of how most metal albums are mastered today, i.e. geared for maximum loudness and impact, but at the cost of dynamics within the music. The second master is geared instead towards audiophiles who prefer Full Dynamic Range and value dynamics in the music over just pure loudness. Pick whichever master you like.

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American Standards Release Chaotic New Single and Video For “Carpe Diem, Tomorrow”, Announce Tour Dates

April 18, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

Phoenix hardcore outfit American Standards, has release their second music video single “Carpe Diem, Tomorrow“, which comes off their upcoming record “Anti-Melody“. In this claustrophobically dark video filmed by Jacob Reynolds (Dead Rabbits, Escape The Fate, The New Low), silhouettes of the band thrash amidst seizure-like inducing lights, capturing the passion and intensity of the song.

Vocalist Brandon Kellum commented on the video saying, “We all know the person that’s been at their job for 10 years and complains every day about it, someone who’s planed on going back to school or wants to travel but always makes excuses on why they don’t. “Carpe Diem, Tomorrow” is about getting out of your comfort zone. Being open to new experiences and ways of thinking. Moving is living. You’re not getting any younger and there will never be a “right time” so do something that scares the hell out of you every day of your life.”

“Anti-Melody” comes out April 28th and is available for preorder on iTunes, Amazon and Bandcamp. Watch “Carpe, Diem, Tomorrow” below.

Along with the new music video, American Standards has announced “The Anti-Melody Tour” in support of the new album. The 10 day tour begins May 19th in Albuquerque, NM and will end in Reno, NV on May 28th. The band is known for its powerful live performance so make sure to check the dates below for a city near you.

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LIFE OF AGONY Premiere Official Video For “World Gone Mad”

April 18, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

After 12 long years, Brooklyn hard rock legends LIFE OF AGONY are finally back with their brand new album A Place Where There’s No More Pain, which is set to be released April 28th via Napalm Records. So far, 2 songs from the album have been released to the public, the title track ‘A Place Where There’s No More Pain‘, as well as the band’s just recently premiered single for ‘World Gone Mad‘. Now LIFE OF AGONY, back in their famous and original River Runs Red- line up fronted by the one & only Mina Caputo, unleash the official, and hell of a scary, video for ‘World Gone Mad‘!

“The message behind ‘World Gone Mad’ could not be more relevant to what’s going on all over this planet right now. People are more divided than ever, and if we continue to ignore the fact that this world is busting at its seams and just continue to “stick our heads underground,” like the lyrics suggest, we will see a madness in our lifetime like we’ve never experienced before,” explained bassist Alan Robert just recently. He continues: “With the ‘World Gone Mad’ video, we were really looking to break out of the typical performance video approach to capture a high concept visual. There is clearly a strong homage to horror movies such as Hellraiser and The Ring, and U.K. director Leigh Brooks of Firebelly Films went above and beyond to bring our ideas to life. It’s definitely the darkest and scariest looking video we’ve done to date.”

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ULSECT stream third track of debut album

April 18, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

ULSECT are releasing the third new track taken from their self-titled debut album, which has been slated for release on May 12th.

The Dutch death metal innovators are now streaming “Unveil” at the link below, which can be freely used and spread.

Regarding the track, ULSECT comment: “Our song ‘Unveil’ speaks of scorned omens and the revelation of inevitable consequence. The chaos and sudden transitions that initiate this track are contrasted by a moment of clarity, ultimately leading to a crushing and repetitive mantra; a symbolization of the vicious cycle in which death is a necessity for life to bloom.”

Artwork and track-list of ‘Ulsect’ can be viewed below.

Track-list
1. Fall to Depravity (06:45)
2. Our Trivial Toil (07:59)
3. Diminish (05:52)
4. Moirae (02:20)
5. Unveil (04:23)
6. An Augury (03:59)
7. The Endling (04:43)
8. Maunder (06:32)

Total playing time: 42:33

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REVIEW: Death Blooms – Death Blooms EP

April 16, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

REVIEW: Death Blooms – Death Blooms EP by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy

Alternative UK metal quartet Death Blooms look to turn heads with their impressive self-titled debut EP.

First song ‘Hate:Die’ has a manic vibe, especially with sinister whispered sections repeatedly saying “Then hate, then die” throughout. Featuring sonic edgy hard hitting guitars, and a superb melodic clean vocal chorus mixed with fierce screams from frontman Paul Burrows, this is an electrifying dark introduction to Death Blooms.

Next up is the anthemic ‘Last Ones’ which is a mighty offering with massive guitars, fast drums and plenty of depth, it simply soars, especially through its extremely catchy chorus, which seems to be their forte and they waste no time asserting this.

Lead single ‘I’m Dead’ strikes even harder, turning the brutality up a notch and firing off at blistering speeds, again with an urgent frantic feel driving it and sublime singalong sections, making this the perfect song to be at the forefront of this release.

Final offering ‘Sick’ rampages on and is infectious, it will have you head banging in a heartbeat. The effective use of contrasting and dual vocals is executed wonderfully yet again, as seen in the EP’s entirety. They close this stunning debut EP in a very dynamic and high impact way, with the song over before you know it, firing rapidly and leaving you eager for more.

In just four songs they manage to leave you in awe, with their exhilarating well rounded first release, they may have already established themselves as one of the best new modern metal acts going, which is a serious accolade for a debut. Death Blooms most definitely have a bright and expansive future ahead.

Score: 5/5