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The Nine Circles Playlist Vol. 224 (3.26.2022)

March 26, 2022March 26, 2022ChrisLeave a comment

Holy shit…we’re already a quarter of the way through the year? Are you kidding me!?!? It’s funny how time plays tricks on you: it feels like the year just kicked off, but as the same time it feels like it’s been an eternity since the world was normal (if it ever was). Last night for the first time in over two and half years I went to a show and it…was…okay? I don’t think I’ll ever be completely comfortable being packed like cattle in a too-hot room with hundred of other sweaty bacteria-laden bodies, but man was it great to catch that vibe of live performance again. So you’ll forgive me if I open the 224th edition of the Nine Circles Playlist with some tunes that speak to the heart of my comeback concert.

Don’t worry, though: I think the rest of the 9C gang has the metal covered for you. Josh is first out of the gate this week with the newest from Jungle Rot, and some killer music from Enslaved, Stabbing, Thou, and a slick mashup I won’t spoil. Anton brings the new brutal with a terrifying video from Cult Burial, Katharos XIII, and the latest from Ufomammut. Vincent sticks to more sedate waters with more Orville Peck and Midwife, but throws in som vintage Depeche Mode and than some nasty death with Hath. I don’t like playing favorites (except when it’s Buke) but Angela has fast been proving to be a veritable fountain of great recommendations, and this week she brings it with NOÊTA, Chalk Hands, and a killer new track from the mighty hardcore legends Terror. And if that wasn’t enough Buke comes in to clean up with Anthrax, Kvaen, Druid Lord, Mystifier, and some Joe Walsh of all people before finally tucking us in with some Dio.

Get listening. Stay safe. See you next week.

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– Chris

The Nine Circles Playlist Vol. 215 (1.22.2022)

January 22, 2022ChrisLeave a comment

I’m back, baby…took a week off to get out of the cold and storms and hit the Florida Keys, where despite being mandated to listen to things like Bertie Higgins and other assorted yacht rock, I still pounded some righteous metal. Holy CRAP the new Falls of Rauros, y’all…can’t wait for everyone to hear it.

And you can hear the first single “Clarity” now on the 215th edition of the Nine Circles Playlist, as well as the latest from Napalm Death who have an EP coming soon. I can’t believe it’s January and I already have two EOY contenders. Elsewhere in the 9C universe Josh brings the super heavy with new music from Undeath and Deserted Fear as well as site favorites Amorphis and Ghost. Vincent mixes things up with Piet Onthel, some vintage Bloc Party and the newest from Alto Arc. Have I mentioned Buke has some weird wiring that allows him to know what I’m listening to any given moment and reflect that in his playlist picks. How else to explain his inclusion of Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and Tom Waits? have no fear: he also throws in some classic Dio and Black Sabbath to ensure heaviness reigns. Anton once again packs for bear, giving us Slugdge covering Napalm Death and a new collaboration between Lustmord and Godflesh.

Finally Angela gets us back on extreme metal ground with cuts from Druid Lord, Sowulo, and Zeal & Ardor which feels like a great close to this week. I need a coffee refill, so we’ll leave you with the playlist. Be seeing you…

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– Chris

CANTO: Khemmis, Paradise Lost, Tour Updates, and More

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020CoreyLeave a comment

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More cancellations coming your way today (to no surprise I’m sure). I’ll make sure to include some fun stuff to balance things out.

Alice Cooper is going to postpone his Spring tour, with dates hopefully moved to the Fall. Meanwhile, Devastation on the Nation (Borknagar, Rotting Christ, etc) is being moved to early 2021, and Killswitch Engage is also postponing their tour with August Burns Red and Light The Torch until a later date.
Onto the lighter stuff. Khemmis have revealed details behind their next release. It will be a live mini called Doomed Heavy Metal and it drops on April 17th through Nuclear Blast. Check out this video for their cover of Dio’s “Rainbow in the Dark.”
Also emerging from Nuclear Blast is an update from Paradise Lost, who have a new album dropping on May 15th. The album will be titled Obsidian and you can get a very brief taste of what’s to come right here.
Finally, in celebration of the release of Chants From Another Place, here is the animated music video from Jonathan Hultén for “Where Devils Weep”.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

CANTO: Godsmack, Excalibur, Dio, and GosT

April 9, 2019April 9, 2019Corey2 Comments

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How long has it been, a week? Well, that’s about how long it has been since I’ve been home. Deal with it.

Godsmack are officially back on the road, and have announced additional dates today as well. But the real update here is the launch of Sully’s ‘Scars’ Foundation, which will raise awareness and funding for mental health.
This one is for Dan and anybody else obsessed with GosT. Here is a new single called “The Call of the Faithful”, which is taken from Skull 2019. As a reminder, that will be out on Century Media on May 3rd.
If you’re one of those people that’s interested in seeing that weird, and controversial, Dio hologram in person, this may be for you. The Dio Returns Tour 2019 will hit the U.S. with Tim “Ripper” Owens and Oni Logan as guest vocalists. I will not be there.
The music video update at the top of my email list (literally, not figuratively) comes by way of Spain’s Excalibur. If you want some heavy metal in your life, check out this clip for “Las Hordas del Rock”.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

CANTO: Flotsam and Jetsam, Triptykon/Roadburn, and More

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018CoreyLeave a comment

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I hope you assholes voted today.

Does anybody support that Dio hologram thing? I personally do not. But it sure seems like it’s going to be around for awhile.
In case you weren’t aware, some Mercyful Fate re-issues are set to drop over at Metal Blade. The pressings for 9, Dead Again, and Into The Unknown will be available December 14th. They’re picture discs, which is always a good time.
So this is by a distance the most intriguing news of the day. Triptykon and Roadburn are collaborating on the completion of Celtic Frost’s previously unfinished Requiem in time to be performed at 2019’s festival.
Flotsam and Jetsam have released a new video (their first) for “Recover”. This track is taken from the upcoming January 18th release, The End of Chaos. Take a peak.