Dark Days Grow Darker: Falloch Looses Vocalist, Now Searching For Replacement

06 Wednesday Jun 2012

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Scotland-based blackened post-whatever band Falloch has decided to split ways with vocalist/guitarist Andy Marshall, who Bariann interviewed here. This is a bummer because, seeing as Falloch was a duo, I’m sure Andy did a lot of the writing. The remainder of the band had this to say about Andy’s departure:

“Over the past couple of weeks Andy has decided that he doesn’t want to continue working on Falloch. He has agreed to still play Dark Bombastic Evening in Romania in August, so anybody that is looking forward to seeing us there will still be able to.”

So, with that being stated, it is obvious that Falloch is currently seeking a new vocalist and guitarist. They are asking for someone based in the UK (of course) and anyone who might be interested should inquire to contact@falloch.com. On a final note:

“Writing for the second album is going well and these changes hopefully shouldn’t delay things too much.”

Where Distant Spirits Remain is available now via Candlelight Records.

Crocodiles Of The South: NILE Release New Lyrics Video

06 Wednesday Jun 2012

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Above you can view the newly-released lyrics video for Nile‘s new song, the first single from their upcoming album At The Gate Of Sethu, “The Fiends Who Come To Steal The Magick Of The Deceased.” This track is pretty killer and I am stoked to hear this new album from a band I have loved for a long time. I was obsessed with Egyptian Mythology as a child, so when I found Nile, it was like love a la death metal. Check out the video and let us know what you think in the comments. At The Gates Of Sethu will be released on July 3rd via Nuclear Blast.

TOUCHE AMORE Set To Release Live Album

06 Wednesday Jun 2012

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Teenage hardcore and skramz fans rejoice!!! Scene darlings Touche Amore will be releasing a live EP via Deathwish entitled “Live on BBC Radio 1“. Here is an official statement on the release -

Since their inception, Touche Amore have been touring relentlessly, playing their brand of emotional hardcore/punk everywhere from dingy basements to sprawling arenas. While traveling in the UK in 2011, they were invited to record at the legendary BBC Studios for “The Punk Show” with host Mike Davies. Being the music fanatics they are, Touche Amore excitedly accepted the offer. There they worked with acclaimed engineer Simon Askew (Pulp, PJ Harvey, Foo Fighters) during a half day of recording. With a trophy resume like that, you would think that Touche Amore would be presented here in a polished state, but the contrary is true. Here we experience four of their well known anthems in their most stripped down, road worn state. All at goose-bump inducing, speaker blowing volume.

Well so the album isn’t exactly a live album as in a concert recording, it’s more like a stripped down one take style recording like The Chariot always does. Not as cool as I was hoping when I first saw the press release but I am sure there will be tons of kids paying an extraordinaire amount for this vinyl on Ebay anyway…. You can listen the “live” version of “Home Away From Here” below.

– Josh Huddleston

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American Aftermath Exclusive: CODE ORANGE KIDS Performing At SXSW ’12

06 Wednesday Jun 2012

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Featured above is a video of Code Orange Kids performing Coast at SXSW this past year. The odd part about the showcase in the video above is that it wasn’t a hardcore show… COK’s were playing with Hellogoodbye and Great Big Pile Of Leaves… What the fuck, right? Well they did end up destroying the place and pushing all the indie hipsters and little girls into the other room. It was rad.

The video below is COK’s final show at SXSW. It’s a collective of songs from two of their albums. Shit ruled. Check it out -

– Josh Huddleston

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No Longer Fragmented: AUGURY Is Back In Action

06 Wednesday Jun 2012

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Over the past year or so nothing but silence has come from Canadian progressive death metalers Augury. Right after they released their epic album “Fragmented Evidence“, their bassist and drummer suddenly departed from the band. I am sure that this caused a damper in the bands touring schedule as well as their writing process considering we haven’t heard anything from them since then.

Well good news is that Augury is back in fucking action. Both the original bassist, Forest Lapointe, and drummer, Etienne Gallo, have decided to come back to the band. YAY! The band recently issued a statement about the good news -

“It is with great pleasure that we announce the return of [bassist] Dominic ‘Forest’ Lapointe and [drummer] Étienne Gallo to Augury. The writing process has begun with all the original members, and the band is focused 100% on the new album.

“We wish to thank Antoine Baril, Christian Pacaud, and Sébastien Pittet, for their loyal services and for the incredible help they’ve been to the band, as well as live musicians Tommy McKinnon and Robin Stone.

“The time has come for Augury to birth a new interplanetary opus, faithful to the original spirit of the group, which made its reputation with its two first albums, Concealed and Fragmentary Evidence.”

Fuck yes! A new album is on the way. I can’t wait to get high and jam it. Until then, enjoy some classic Augury!

– Josh Huddleston

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DARKEST HOUR Confirms New Bassist

06 Wednesday Jun 2012

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This morning Darkest Hour released some news that was a long time coming. As most of you who follow the band already know, long time bassist Paul Burnette recently left the group to play in his new project Iron Reagan. For the past few months Darkest Hour has had Aaron Deal (formally of Salome) slappin’ the bass for them in a live setting.

Well it’s now official, Aaron Deal is the new bassist for Darkest Hour. The band released the following statement via Metalsucks -

“It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the official departure of long time friend and bassist Paul Burnette. Paul’s presence on the stage, in the jam room, and everywhere in between will be missed. He has helped us to both conquer the world and develop the sound of the band. For that we’ll be eternally grateful.

“Although Paul will continue thrashing to live in the new powerhouse Iron Reagan, his musical footprint will remain with us forever. We love you, dude!

“As many of you who have seen us live know, Aaron Deal (ex-Salome mastermind) has been doing an amazing job filling in these past few tours. He’s rocked Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America with us and it’s safe to say, he’s a true bro. We couldn’t ask for a more badass addition to the dudes. Of all this craziness Aaron states: “As a long-time friend of all the dudes, I think playing with Darkest Hour is a natural fit. I’ve definitely had a blast playing all over the world with them and I can’t wait to take this party to the next level!”

“Come see us live all over Europe during the festival season. Here are the dates. This next beer’s for Paul!”

Man, hopefully this new blood in the band will revitalize their writing process. I’ve been a big D-hour fan for years, but the last few albums have been kinda lacking. Anyway, I am excited to hear what they put out next.

– Josh Huddleston

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In The Temple Of Decay: MARDUK Streaming New Album In Full

06 Wednesday Jun 2012

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Considering that Marduk released their new album Serpent Sermon yesterday via Century Media Records, I guess I should point out that the album has been streaming in it’s entirety over at CVLT Nation since Friday. I don’t know why I haven’t posted about this stream yet, for some reason it just kept slipping past me. I suppose this is also appropriate since on Monday, Marduk‘s guitarist Morgan Steinmeyer Håkansson announced something that has been debated for the last two decades: he has skull fragments, pieces of brain and pieces of lead from the shotgun shell that Mayhem‘s former vocalist used to take his own life.

It was said that Mayhem‘s gutiarist Euronymous had collected pieces of Dead (born Per Ohlin) after his suicide and sent pieces to black metal musicians who he felt were worthy, those who truly honed the craft. No other names have been reported, but you can read the full piece here. And while you’re reading, go stream or buy Marduk’s new album Serpents Sermon.