Why is it always the short weeks that feel the longest? The good news is that we’re finally getting some snow.

• Let’s start with the latest from Obituary. The lyric video for “My Will to Live” can be seen here. Their new album, Dying of Everything, is out on the 13th through Relapse Records… so we’re only a week away!
• Post-rock/hardcore collective Phal:Angst are streaming a new track over at Decibel. Give “Unhinged (Lustmord Version)” a listen here, a remix of the Whiteout track. That upcoming new album is also out on the 13th, through Noise Appeal Records and Rough Trade.
• Vicious Rumors have announced a U.S. tour, which kicks off on March 8th and runs through April 1st, concluding at the 2 Minutes to Tulsa Festival.
• Object of Affection, a new project featuring members of Fury, Death Bells, and LOCK, have revealed details surrounding their debut full-length album. Field of Appearances is coming on March 3rd via Profound Lore, and the video for the lead single, “Half Life”, is available below.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb