“Kintsugi is about the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by filling cracks with precious metals. We too can transform all ‘cracks’ – which represent both our weaknesses and the difficult times we sometimes are forced to face – into something that makes us stronger and more unique, without necessarily having to show fake perfection to the rest of the world. We are all human beings and, as such, we are not infallible”. – Chiara Tricarico, frontwoman & lyricist
Recorded by MOONLIGHT HAZE and mixed & mastered by Simone Mularoni at the renowned Domination Studio, “Animus” boasts the stunning performance of vocalist Chiara Tricarico and is graced by the amazing artwork and pictures of Beatrice Demori.
Tracklist is as follows:
01. The Nothing 02. It’s Insane 03. Kintsugi 04. Animus 05. The Thief and the Moon 06. Midnight Haze 07. Tonight 08. Never Say Never 09. We’ll Be Free 10. A Ritual of Fire 11. Horror & Thunder
MOONLIGHT HAZE is:
Chiara Tricarico – Vocals Marco Falanga – Guitars Alberto Melinato – Guitars Alessandro Jacobi – Bass Giulio Capone – Drums
June 2022, LOS ANGELES –TOOL’s critically-acclaimed, GRAMMY®-Award winning fifth album, FearInoculum, arrives as a 3-disc, 180g vinyl release on Aug. 5 via RCA Records.
The collection, which is available for pre-order now (https://store.toolband.com/product/TLLP002), features new artwork from Adam Jones, and is housed in a triple gatefold jacket with an exclusive poster.
Fear Inoculum vinyl tracklisting:
Disc 1: “Fear Inoculum,” “Pneuma,” and “Invincible”
Quite possibly the era’s most highly-anticipated album, Fear Inoculum arrived in August of 2019. Debuting at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200, the album earned heaps of critical praise with NPR saying, “Fear Inoculum was worth the 13 year wait,” Revolver proclaiming the album “a masterpiece to be dissected for years to come” and Consequence saying the release finds “Tool in peak performance.”
Earlier this year, TOOL released “Opiate2” (https://TOOL.lnk.to/Opiate2), a re-imagined and extended version of the 1992 EP’s title track and an accompanying short film, marking the band’s first new video in 15 years. The band also unveiled the first incarnation of Fear Inoculum vinyl, dubbed the Ultra Deluxe edition, the limited offering included five 180g vinyl discs emblazoned with a unique etching and accompanied by an elaborate pictorial booklet including never-before-seen artwork.
TOOL formed in 1990, releasing five studio albums: Undertow(1993), Ænima (1996), Lateralus (2001),10,000 Days (2006), and Fear Inoculum (2019); two EPs: 72826 (1991) and Opiate (1992), and the limited-edition boxset Salival (2000). The band has won four GRAMMY Awards®: Best Metal Performance (1998, “Ænima”), Best Metal Performance (2002, “Schism”), Best Recording Package (2007, 10,000 Days) and Best Metal Performance (2020, “7empest”). TOOL is Danny Carey (drums), Justin Chancellor (bass), Adam Jones (guitar) and Maynard James Keenan (vocals).
Even after four steamy, liver-destroying, gut-stretching decades in the name of heavy metal, there’s no stopping the TANKARD beer crew. Just in time for the celebrations surrounding their fortieth birthday, TANKARD will release their new full-length, Pavlov’sDawgs, on September 30th. The record marks the band’s remarkable eighteenth album as well as their debut for the new label, ReaperEntertainment.
In advance of the record’s release, today TANKARD reveals first single, “Beerbarians,” proving that even after so many years they’re far from being old hat.
Comments vocalist Gerre: “We’re stoked to release our first single ‘Beerbarians’ — TANKARD-typical humor wrapped in a hard-hitting thrash sound with catchy hooklines. Listening in is mandatory! In this sense: carry the fire!”
View TANKARD’s “Beerbarians” lyric video at THIS LOCATION.
“Beerbarians” is available on all streaming platforms. The matching artwork of the single was created by Cliff Knese.
The taps are polished, the Freibier is flowing, and TANKARD are finally back to what they do best five long years after their last studio album: Thrashing madly, drinking thirstily, and ever so cleverly intertwining metal, humor, and sarcastic social commentary into one big raucous ball of entertainment.
Pavlov’sDawgs, which was recorded and produced at Gernhard Studio Troisdorf together with producer Martin Buchwalter, will be available on CD, vinyl in various color variants, limited earbook with previously unreleased pictures from the last forty years of TANKARD, and as a limited box set which includes two demos on cassette.
RIVERS OF NIHIL will return to the road this Fall on a North American tour supporting TheContortionist. The month-long trek – which begins on September 11th in Dallas, Texas and runs through October 15th in Indianapolis, Indiana – will feature the band performing their latest full-length, TheWork, in its entirety!
Comments guitarist Brody Uttley, “We can’t wait to hit the road with The Contortionist this September. On the heels of playing Where Owls Know My Name in its entirety in 2019, we’ve decided to offer our fans another full album live experience. The new songs that we’ve been playing from The Work have been going over in a huge way live, so we hope to make this one the most immersive live experiences that we’ve ever brought out. This one is sure to be one to remember. See you there.”
Tickets are on sale now! See all confirmed dates below:
RIVERSOFNIHIL w/ TheContortionist: 9/11/2022 The Granada Theater – Dallas, TX 9/13/2022 White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX 9/14/2022 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX 9/16/2022 Crescent Ballroom – Phoenix, AZ 9/17/2022 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA 9/18/2022 El Rey Theater – Los Angeles, CA 9/20/2022 Bossanova – Portland, OR 9/21/2022 El Corazon – Seattle, WA 9/23/2022 Metro Music Hall -Salt Lake City, UT 9/24/2022 Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO 9/26/2022 Cabooze – Minneapolis, MN 9/27/2022 Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL 9/28/2022 St. Andrews Hall – Detroit, MI 9/30/2022 Le Studio TD -Montreal, QC 10/01/2022 Opera House – Toronto, ON 10/02/2022 Beachland Ballroom – Cleveland, OH 10/04/2022 Mr. Smalls – Pittsburgh, PA 10/06/2022 Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA 10/07/2022 Union Stage – Washington, DC 10/08/2022 Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY 10/09/2022 Paradise – Boston, MA 10/11/2022 Arizona Pete’s – Greensboro, NC 10/12/2022 Terminal West – Atlanta, GA 10/13/2022 Eastside Bowl – Nashville, TN 10/15/2022 Deluxe @ Old National Centre – Indianapolis, IN
RIVERSOFNIHIL released TheWork last Fall on Metal Blade Records. The band has never fit neatly into a box, but with 2018’s WhereOwlsKnowMyName, they transcended all labels applied to them. Returning in 2021 with TheWork, they’ve forged further into new territory, delivering an album that’s as cerebral as it is visceral, and that covers a staggering sonic range, definitively placing them in a category of their own. Inarguably a dense, heavy collection, TheWork is far too dynamic to be considered a solely metal record and there is a genuine warmth that shows through, particularly tracks like “Wait” and the gorgeous “Maybe One Day.”
Additionally, the band has incorporated far more clean vocals alongside the screaming that tears through many of the record’s heavier tracks. Courtesy of their friend Zach Strouse, saxophone once again adds extra layers of atmosphere to the collection, utilizing baritone, soprano, and alto saxes to great effect.
Symphony X will be making stops in Mexico, Brazil and Chile. Symphony X begins their 25th Anniversary Latin American tour in Rio De Janeiro on July 27th. Check out the tour flyer above for more info!
On June 20th, 1970 – BlackSabbath performed at Radstadion in Munich, Germany, on their first major tour in support of their debut self-titled album.
On June 20th, 1995 – BlackSabbath released their 18th studio album Forbidden, on the I.R.S. record label. The band lineup on this album: TonyIommi (guitar), Tony Martin (vocals), Cozy Powell (drums) and Geoff Nicholls (keyboards). Ice–T lended his vocals on the song: IllusionofPower.
On June 20th, 1998 – A BlackSabbath reunion performance of all four original members took place at Ozzfest, at the Milton Keynes Bowl in Milton Keynes, England.
On June 20th, 2014 – Ozzy Osbourne, TonyIommi, Geezer Butler and drummer Tommy Clufetos performed at Hallenstadion in Zürich, Switzerland, during TheEnd Farewell Tour.
High octane thrash outfit INTENT have unleashed “Victims of Conquest”, the first single from their upcoming album Exile. Delivering ludicrous speed, fierce energy and dynamic instrumentation, the new track is a feast of ferocious metal.
Thebandcomments: “We are beyond stoked to present you with this first single from Exile: “Victims of Conquest”. We made sure to crank up the speed, intensity, and political outcry. You know, the way thrash was intended!”
Forming in Arizona in 2015, INTENT underwent line-up changes and spent time developing their sound before heading into the live scene. The outfit soon began opening up for bands like OVERKILL, DRI, and HAVOK to name a few. 2018 saw the release of their debut album Vox Populi, and now in 2022, Exile displays the thrashers’ hard work to cultivate the next era of their sound. LandingonAugust26th, 2022, the new album unleashes commanding rhythms and powerful lyrics.
Thundering through the tracks, INTENT‘s immense impact never falters. The thrashers awaken a dark mood that seeps through the instruments and vocals, with a focus on the rhythmic quality of the music. They also unveil a progressive edge across Exile through non-standard time signatures enhancing the chaotic atmosphere of the band’s compositional style.
Exile is a whirlwind of raging thrash metal. INTENT have thrown their all into this thrilling album, it’s a brutal journey that needs to be experienced to be believed.
Hitting the road with EXMORTUS & HATRIOT next month! This will be our first tour since Dec. 2019, and we couldn’t be more excited. If you’re in the vicinity of the West Coast, then we hope to see you there!
7/5 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick 7/6 Las Vegas – The Usual Place 7/7 Tucson, AZ – The Edge Bar 7/8 El Paso, TX – Rockhouse 7/9 Gallup, NM – Juggernaut Music 7/10 Denver, CO – Marquis Theater 7/11 Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge 7/12 Boise, ID – The Shredder 7/13 Seattle, WA – Funhouse 7/14 Portland, OR – Dante’s 7/15 Ukiah, CA – The Thirsty Axe 7/16 Reno, NV – Devastation in the Desert Fest – Virginia St. Brewhouse *no Hatriot 7/17 Santa Cruz, CA – Vets Hall 7/18 Fresno, CA – Full Circle Brewery District
Album Cover art by noted fantasy artist Gerald Brom (Doom, Diablo, World of Warcraft)
Check out the tour flyer above for the dates, cities and venues! MunicipalWaste will be supported by Integrity and bewitcher, except for Summerfest on June 23rd in Milwaukee.
VenomInc will be touring the USA this coming October and into November! TheresOnlyBlackAcrossAmerica2022! Direct support will befrom EYEHATEGOD, while Ringworm and CultOfLilith will be opening.
VenomInc will be releasing their new studio album There’sOnlyBlack via Nuclear Blast on September 23rd. Check the tour listing below for details! Metal be thy name!
MUNICIPAL WASTE will release the massively-anticipated 7th studio album, Electrified Brain, on July 1st via Nuclear Blast. The shocking cover artwork by James Bousema.
“It’s in the vein of songs like ‘Headbanger Face Rip’ and ‘Wave of Death’,” Tony Foresta notes. “It’s an inspirational song for our fans to cause bodily harm to themselves, but in a loud and healthy way, of course.”
“We’re not writing any love ballads to sell records,” affirms Tony. “We’re just doing what we’ve always done since the band started and that’s try to write loud, fast, and ripping hardcorepunkmetal. We hope you walk away with some bloody ears, blown speakers, pissed off parents, black eyes, and a healthy distrust of authority.”
Recorded in Philadelphia with producer Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Code Orange), “Electrified Brain” is a high-voltage non-stop masterclass of neck-snapping thrash that’d be the ideal soundtrack for high-speed car chases and backyard steel cage matches as witnessed on the new track “Grave Dive.”
Taken from their upcoming album “Symbol Of Eternity” German Heavy Metal legends GRAVEDIGGER release their second single + matching music video next week Friday, June 24th, 2022!
Oregon’s REDFANG will begin their headlining tour of the U.S. (with three dates in Canada), on July 28th in Seattle Washington. Their fifteen city trek will conclude in Boise Idaho, on August 14th.
Check out the tour flyer (above) for the full tour listing!
Initially formed in 2013, by Joe Randazza and Chris Halpin, EYE OF THE DESTOYER spent five years touring the US pre-pandemic, and their first full-length Baptized in Pain releasedin 2019. Now in 2022, reunited with original drummer Dave Mericle, “What Goes Around Comes Around” sees the band’s unyielding drive continue.
Musically the new release leans significantly into the New York Hardcore influence of BIOHARZARD and MADBALL while still showcasing the huge influence of SUFFOCATION in the quartet’s sound. EYE OF THE DESTOYER recreate the anticipation and thrill of the mosh pit through deliciously distorted guitars, punchy percussion and unrelenting energy.
What are you waiting for? Dive straight in to this fierce, invigorating offering. EYE OF THE DESTOYER showcase a new direction in their journey through “What Goes Around Comes Around” and it’s one you won’t want to miss.
Anvil US Tour: 6/8 Wed Pittsburgh, PA @ Crafthouse 6/9 Thu Detroit, MI @ The Magic Bag 6/10 Fri Cincinnati, OH @ Legends Bar & Venue 6/11 Sat Knoxville, TN @ BrickYard Bar and Grill 6/15 Wed Vienna, VA @ Jammin Java 6/17 Fri Virginia Beach, VA @ Vanguard 6/18 Sat Durham, NC @ Pinhook 6/19 Sun Greenville, SC @ The Radio Room 6/22 Wed Memphis, TN @ Growlers 6/23 Thu Oklahoma City, OK @ Whisky Nights 6/24 Fri Fort Worth, TX @ Ridglea 6/25 Sat Austin, TX @ The Lost Well 6/27 Mon El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse 6/28 Tue Tucson, AZ @ The Rock 6/29 Wed Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge 6/30 Thu West Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go
7/1 Fri Garden Grove, CA @ Garden Amp 7/2 Sat San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick 7/7 Thu Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone 7/8 Fri Fresno, CA @ Fulton 55 7/9 Sat Reno, NV @ Altururo’s 7/10 Sun Ukiah, CA @ The Thirsty Axe 7/13 Wed Seattle, WA @ Substation 7/14 Thu Bellingham, WA @ Shakedown 7/15 Fri Portland, OR @ Dante’s 7/16 Sat Boise, ID @ The Olympic 7/20 Wed Denver, CO @ Herman’s Hideaway 7/22 Fri Wichita, KS @ Barleycorn’s 7/23 Sat Des Moines, IA @ Lefty’s Live Music 7/24 Sun Sioux Falls, SD @ Icon Lounge 7/28 Thu St Paul, MN @ Turf Club 7/29 Fri Madison, WI @ Crucible 7/30 Sat Iowa City, IA @ Wildwood 7/31 Sun Chicago, IL @ Reggies
Following their recent run supporting Carcass and Immolation, CREEPINGDEATH will return to the stage this August on a North American headlining tour. The trek begins August 16th in El Paso, Texas, runs through September 18th in Austin, Texas, and includes performances at this year’s edition of Psycho Las Vegas and Full Terror Assault. Support will be provided by 200StabWounds and Tribal Gaze as well as Ingrown, SpiritWorld, VomitForth, Age Of Apocalypse, and labelmates PlagueYears on select dates.
Comments the band, “We’re extremely excited to embark on our first headlining tour later this Summer. We can’t wait to hit the road with such an eclectic group of bands. We’ll see you all very soon!”
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 10th! See all confirmed dates below.
CREEPINGDEATH continues to tour in support of their most recent release TheEdge Of Existence EP, unleashed last year via MNRKHeavy. With a nod to crossover masters Iron Age, a bit of the tech-death of Cryptopsy, a foundation of forebearers Death, CREEPINGDEATH summons a vibrant sound somehow both familiar and fresh. TheEdge Of Existence EP further demonstrates the power, fury, and outright revelry at the heart of the band’s identity.
Captured at Homewrecker Recording Studio in Tucson, Arizona and produced and mixed by Ryan Bram (Gatecreeper, Bitter Rivals, Sex Prisoner), the six-song EP introduces three new certified hellraisers — “Relics From The Past,” “Humanity Transcends,” and the title track — alongside remade and revitalized versions of the three songs from the band’s 2016 debut EP — “Sacrament Of Death,” “Doused In Flames,” and “Skinned Alive.”
TheEdge Of Existence EP is available on CD, cassette, digitally and vinyl at THIS LOCATION.
View the band’s previously released video for the EP’s title track HERE and a visualizer for “Humanity Transcends” HERE.
Long running death metal icons CANNIBALCORPSE will kick off a short run of East Coast headlining shows this week surrounding their performance at this year’s edition of the DecibelMetal&BeerFest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Support will be provided by Sanguisugabogg and 200StabWounds on select shows. See all confirmed dates below.
CANNIBAL CORPSE w/ Sanguisugabogg, 200 Stab Wounds: 6/08/2022 The Underbelly – Jacksonville, FL 6/09/2022 The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC 6/10/2022 Hooligans Music Hal – Jacksonville, NC 6/11/2022 Decibel Metal & Beer Fest @ The Filmore – Philadelphia, PA * 6/12/2022 The Broadberry – Richmond, VA 6/13/2022 The Senate – Columbia, SC *
No 200 Stab Wounds
CANNIBALCORPSE continues to tour in support of their critically adored ViolenceUnimagined full-length, released last year via Metal Blade Records. Comprising eleven tracks, ViolenceUnimagined is state of the art death metal played with passion and breathless precision, making for another flawless addition to what is inarguably one of the premier catalogues of the genre.
While they continue to do what they do with aplomb, the one substantial change to CANNIBALCORPSE is the addition of guitarist Erik Rutan to their ranks, joining bassist Alex Webster, founding drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz, guitarist Rob Barrett, and vocalist George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher. Known for his roles in Morbid Angel, Ripping Corpse, and most notably fronting the mighty Hate Eternal, Rutan has long established himself as one of the most dynamic forces in contemporary death metal. Simultaneously, he has built up a reputation as one of the most in demand producers in metal, having previously produced four CANNIBALCORPSE albums (in addition to ViolenceUnimagined), alongside the likes of Goatwhore, Soilent Green, and Belphegor. Filling in live on guitar since 2019, in 2020 he became a full member, contributing to the writing process.
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