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CANTO: Megadeth, Kreator, Seventh Storm, and More

August 12, 2022August 12, 2022CoreyLeave a comment

Apparently I only had time to bookend this week. My bad.

Kreator has been busy, releasing Hate Über Alles and then the limited 2LP Live At Bloodstock 2021 in quick succession. So on that note, we should probably open this account with the live clip for “Betrayer” from that performance. Dani Filth makes an appearance, which is fun.
If you get a chance to attend Necronomicon Providence next weekend, you should probably make that happen. And yes, that’s mostly because Cirith Ungol is headlining their only East Coast date in 2022 as part of the event.
Seventh Storm released Maledictus today, through Atomic Fire, and marked the occasion with the new video for “Gods of Babylon”. This album has been on deck for me to listen to for awhile now… maybe today is the day it finally happens?
Megadeth continues to impress me with what they’ve shared from The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! “Soldier On!” is no exception. The visualizer for the latest sample from that album, which drops on September 2nd, can be found below.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

CANTO: Yob, The Ocean, Necronomicon, and More

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021CoreyLeave a comment

There is plenty to discuss today, so let’s get right into it.

We’ll start with a couple of reissues. First, Yob is releasing a deluxe version of Atma, which I am super excited about. That will be out on April 8 through Relapse, and you can pre-order that here. Or, of course, through Bandcamp. Fun fact, Yob also has a few live dates coming up, including FOUR at Saint Vitus in February. So jump on that as well.
And then we have Cirith Ungol, who are reissuing 1981’s Frost and Fire. That will be out through Metal Blade on December 17th, and that can be pre-ordered on pretty much any format right here. 40 years. Holy damn.
Necronomicon have announced a new livestream show, “Vivus Verum”, scheduled for November 12th. That will be premiered at the Season of Mist YouTube channel, and the event will be in support of their latest album, Unus, which dropped last year. Here’s a trailer for the event, as well as an opportunity to set a reminder.
Okilly Dokilly have announced “Tourdiddly Do” 2022 dates, running from April 14th through May 7th. But it will be your last chance to see them, maybe ever, as they announced an indefinite hiatus immediately following the tour. Regardless, we should all take great joy in knowing this project ever existed at all.
Since we have an opportunity to close out the day with The Ocean, you bet I’m going to seize it. Check out the clip for “Jurassic | Cretaceous”, taken from their Roadburn Redux performance, below. As a reminder, Phanerozoic Live will be out on November 26th through Metal Blade and Pelagic Records.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

Initial Descent: May 23 – 29, 2021

May 24, 2021May 20, 2021JoshLeave a comment

I feel like I said this recently, but the everflowing stream of live shows and fests are excellent news. I mean, EXCELLENT. We’ve all missed them, and each other for that matter. Even if you’re the dude that loves to windmill dead in the middle of the crowded floor…you have been missed. Me? I won’t be in the middle of said floor, but will be holding up the bar in the back grinning from ear to ear to actually see this magical thing happen again. Anyway, I digress as we’re here for new metal and that we have tons of. Atmospheric black metal is something Svneatr dive into even deeper than before on their latest, Impaled Nazarene make sick music for sick folks and they continue their sick black metal pulverization of humanity this week, the band with the always stunning Conanish album covers and excellent heavy metal, Cirith Ungol, are once again upon us with a quick ripper of an EP, and Engraver offer up another quick ripper of an EP but this time thrash is the name of the game. Head below to find all the albums that will empty your wallet and go plan your upcoming events wisely. See you there.

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The Nine Circles Playlist Vol. 176 (4.10.2021)

April 10, 2021April 9, 2021JoshLeave a comment

I echo what Corey said in yesterday’s Canto: “This was one long fucking week.” For some, it’s done. For others, it’s not. Either way we’ve got another loaded mixtape, of stuff we’ve been spinning, to burn the day off with. We’ve got a killer opening pair with new Withered and Cryptosis, Insomnium, The Lion’s Daughter (insane new album that is), Wo Fat, Putrefying Cadaverment, Kauan, Dark Tranquillity, and a ton more. Whether you’re working, playing, drinking, or whatever, we’ve got the goods to get you through the day. Slap that play button below.

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– Josh

CANTO: Samael, Cirith Ungol, Carnation, and More

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021CoreyLeave a comment

Happy Tuesday, all. Had to take yesterday evening off to get stabbed with a needle. Yay!

Transcending Records will be issuing limited edition vinyl pressings of Samael classics Rebellion and Eternal. Originally released in 1995 and 1999 respectively, these offerings will be available on May 28th in a few different variants. Pre-order them right here.
Cirith Ungol got right back to work following the release of Forever Black just last year. A new EP, titled Half Past Human, is also set for a May 28th release through Metal Blade Records. Pre-orders can be snagged here, and the new single, “Brutish Manchild”, is available for streaming as well.
Carnation have announced “The Galaxy Sessions” virtual performance, scheduled for April 18th. The old school death metallers have team up with Belgium’s Galaxy Studio for the event, which is completely free. Here’s the event page for when the time comes.
Crimson Dimension are releasing their self-titled debut album on June 4th through Spread Evil Productions. Check out the new track, “Crimson Dimension”, immediately below. Almost 16 minutes of experimental black metal awesomeness.