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CANTO: Rob Zombie, Predatory Void, Lamb of God, and More

Lots of tour and festival news today I think…

And leading off we have the Decibel Magazine Tour 2023, which will feature the likes of Cattle Decapitation, Dark Funeral, 200 Stab Wounds, and Blackbraid. Great lineup. Those dates fall in May and June. I have some great memories from Decibel Magazine Tours from back in the day, so it’s a shame I’ll be sitting this one out.
2023 will also see the return of Milwaukee Metal Fest, set for May 26 through 28. There are some big names in the lineup, including Lamb of God, Napalm Death, Anthrax, and so on. It’s a pretty stacked bill. Jamey Jasta purchased the rights to this festival last year, and it seems to be back with a bang.
Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper announced the “Freaks on Parade Tour 2023”, which will also feature Ministry and Filter. Those dates are in August and September, kicking off on the 24th in Dallas, and wrapping up in Phoenix a month later. Tickets go on sale this coming Friday at this location.
Norma Jean unveiled a new video for “1994”, which contains footage spanning their entire career. Be sure to catch them on tour in the coming weeks with Fire From the Gods and Greyhaven.
Following their recent signing with Century Media, and with a debut album on the way, Predatory Void shared a standalone single titled “*(struggling..)”. Give that a listen and watch below. There are some awesome names attached to this project, and I can’t wait to see what comes later this year.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

Katatonia

Took the day off yesterday because I thought I went crazy. But nay! I resume canto-ing!

Let’s start with something fun. Sylvaine will be hosting a live metal yoga session this coming Saturday (April 25th) at 1:00 PM EDT. It can be viewed at the Season of Mist YouTube channel here.
Paradise Lost released a new track from Obsidian today called “Ghosts”. So far, I’ve really been digging the latest from the goth metal legends. As a reminder, that album drops on May 15th through Nuclear Blast.
Remember that Ministry countdown clock? Well, turns out it was counting down to a new song titled “Alert Level”. In addition to the new single, which samples activist Greta Thunberg, they want to know… “How concerned are you?”
Since City Burials dropped today (through Peaceville), we’ll close with Katatonia‘s newly released music video for “The Winter of our Passing”. If listening to it wasn’t enough a couple days ago, now you can look at it too! To add to the excitement, Katatonia will also be streaming a live performance on May 9th.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

Tribulation

It be raining. Anyway, I feel like buying myself something…

I’d say this is pretty clear evidence that Tribulation is back in the studio. I find myself falling in love with this band more and more with each release, so this is undoubtedly good news.
Imonolith are releasing weekly quarantine sessions, featuring tracks taken from State of Being, which dropped this past March. You can check out episode one, which is a performance of “Becoming the Enemy”, right now.
Just for the hell of it, anyone have any ideas what Ministry is counting down to? I guess we will find out in just a couple days, but it’s for fun to speculate as much as possible until then.
Skinlab dropped a new video for “Amerikill”. That track was taken off of last year’s Venomous, which is available through Art is War Records. Give it a watch and/or a listen.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

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I might squeeze in two of these before heading to Wyoming.

Lacuna Coil have a new album announcement. It actually came our way yesterday, but, ya know, I’m me. Black Anima will be out on October 11th via Century Media Records.
Shadow Frost Music & Arts Festival have revealed a mostly complete lineup for their 2020 event in Frederick, MD. Highlights include Primitive Man, Vastum, Magic Circle, etc.
Slayer have announced The Final Campaign. The final leg of their farewell tour begins on November 2nd and ends on the 30th. Support will be in the form of Primus, Ministry, and Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals for all dates.
Hey, check it out. You can listen to the title track from the upcoming Mizmor album, Cairn. It’s long and it’s awesome.
FIVE things I felt like including in this today. Aren’t you lucky? This is a new video from Unveil The Strength. It’s for a song called “Hell’s Never Over”.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

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Rainy Tuesday.

Revocation have announced a headlining North American tour this coming September and October. Support will be provided by Rivers Of Nihil and Yautja.
How about another tour? Those are easy. Ministry will be all up in the United States with Carpenter Brut and Igorrr this November and December.
I’m sure we all saw the tragic news about the individual that passed away at a Ghost show recently. In the wake of all that sorrow, Ghost fans have pulled together and raised $7,500.00 to help the family. I urge you to contribute if possible.
Let’s round things out with some power metal. Tales Of Gaia have revealed their new video for “Hypernova” taken from the album of the same name released last September.