horrendous – Nine Circles

CANTO: Kataan, White Void, Solbrud, and More

Some seriously cool shit to share this Friday. Not a bad way to start a weekend.

Kataan, the newest project featuring Nicholas Thornbury (Vattnet Viskar) and Brett Boland (Astronoid), have signed on with Prosthetic Records, and have announced a self-titled debut EP set for a May 7th release. Check out the first single, “Processor”, right now. It’s fucking unreal and I couldn’t be more excited about this project.
Decibel Magazine has announced a 200th issue livestream show, scheduled for April 30th. It’s a massive lineup featuring the likes of Khemmis, Wake, Horrendous, and more. The event is presented by Metal Blade, and you can get the full scoop here.
And a couple videos today, being a Friday and all. The first coming from Solbrud. This is the new clip for “Sjæleskrig”, taken from the audio/visual live album, Levende I Brønshøj Vandtårn. That is set for an international release on March 26th through Eisenwald.
We’ll close with the new video from White Void for “There Is No Freedom But The End”, taken from their debut album, Anti, which is out now through Nuclear Blast.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

College basketball is a sport.

Horrendous are the latest to announce a live streamed concert. They’ve teamed up with Saint Vitus Bar for the event, which is scheduled for March 19th at 7:00 EST, and the stream will be available for a full 48 hours if that time isn’t ideal. Get your tickets and additional information here.
Helloween (damn, it’s been awhile since I’ve mentioned that name), are lining up a new studio album for a June 18th release, which inconveniently is not Halloween. The self-titled album will feature a seven-piece collective, which includes three vocalists.
Act Of Denial, a supergroup of sorts, has signed on to a deal with Crusader Records, and their debut album, Negative, is scheduled for a release this year. First and foremost, however, they’ve also announced a new single that will be out on March 29th. Check out the preview for “Slave” right here.
And lastly, the new music video from thrash crew Mordred. This is “Love of Money”, taken from their 2020 EP Volition. Give it a watch immediately below.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

Cloak

I’ve been in the mountains since Friday, but returned to entertain you fine people.

Cloak have some more U.S. dates in April which I am 100% here for. You probably already knew about their supporting dates with Horrendous, but today I discovered some additional headlining dates around those.
Testament have released the first trailer for Titans Of Creation. This video focuses on Alex Skolnick in his element. A reminder that their thirteenth studio album will be out on April 3rd through Nuclear Blast.
Gouge Away are setting up for a big 2020. You may already be aware of their upcoming tour with Circa Survive and Polyphia, but they’ve also announced an EP titled Consider b/w Wave of Mutilation, which will be out on March 20th. Better yet, 25% of profits from sales of the EP will be donated to the International Rescue Committee. Check out a new track, “Consider”, right now.
Here’s a new video from Redwood Hill. This is a clip of “Polar”, taken from the upcoming album Ender at Sweet Silence Studios. The footage was captured during a session last November. Ender will be out this coming March.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

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Alright, let’s see how much I can catch up on.

For starters, we have plenty of tours to pick through today. Let’s start with Cloak and Horrendous, who have a brief run of shows coming up in March and April. Fortunately, my city is included in that list, so I will 100% be in attendance.
I got this notification through at least three press releases in the inbox today. Steve Von Till is going to be a feature performer at Fire In The Mountains this year. At this point, my sadness about not going could not be any more extreme.
Alright moving on… to another tour. And another tour that I cannot miss. Spectral Voice have some upcoming dates with and without Krypts. Those are all in April and I have two dates to choose from in my area! Hot damn!
And the final tour announcement comes from Agnostic Front, who have an upcoming co-headlining North American tour with Sick Of It All. Guess when those dates are? April, yes. But also May! It’s slightly different!
Finally, let’s tie all this up with a video from Norwegian black metallers Crest of Darkness. “The God Of Flesh” would be the title track from last year’s record (out via My Kingdom Music).

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

Voivod.4.3.19.79

How long has it been? Over a week? Jesus, I’m sorry about that. Blame marathon training.

As always, let’s start with a tour. And there is a big one to mention today. Revocation are co-headlining a North American tour with Voivod. Supporting acts include Psycroptic, Skeletal Remains, and Conjurer. Seriously… that shit is stacked. Dates are this coming fall.
Another tour, also large. Municipal Waste and Napalm Death, with Sick of it All and Take Offense. Dates are in October, and as it happens my local date for this tour is the same weekend/festival as the tour above. But it’s in Worcester. Attendance likelihood: 20%.
Horrendous fans out there may be interested in their two hour Gimme Radio show that starts tonight at 7:00. They’ll have their own playlist, fielding live questions from fans, and all kinds of fun stuff. And if you miss it, there’s a re-air on Sunday.
Amon Amarth dropped a new video for “Mjolner, Hammer of Thor”. You know, the most Amon Amarth-iest song title out of the all the Amon Amarth song titles.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb