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CANTO: Abbath, Dead To A Dying World, Allegaeon, and More

I took a day off midweek for no reason whatsoever.

Abbath has announced his sophomore album, Outstrider, will be released on July 5th. Personally, I thought his debut was… fine? But Immortal‘s post-Abbath success last year means I will be paying close attention to this one.
I missed this yesterday so I’m sharing it now. Dead To A Dying World released a new track called “Empty Hands, Hollow Hymns”. Of course it’s good, but it’s not fair to dig into it too much until we have an entire album to digest. Remember Litany? Yeah. Like that. But the new album, Elegy, will be out in about one month. Not long to wait.
Underoath have released a new…. *delete*.
Let’s check in on Ozzy and his recent health struggles. It seems like he’s doing better, which is a good thing. A reminder that the U.S. leg of his tour is right around the corner.
Allegaeon dropped a new music video for “Extremophiles (B)”, in the continued build to the April 19th release of Apoptosis. I know at least one person pumped for that album, so let’s see what this clip is all about.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

I’m listening to Agalloch. That is all.

Let’s start with Rotting Christ. Today gifted us a new lyric video for “The Sons Of Hell”, a bonus track from the freshly released new album called The Heretics. But wait, there’s more! They also recently announced some European dates with Moonspell. So if you’re in Europe towards the end of the year, I encourage dabbling.
More rough news out of the Ozzy Osbourne camp. The Australia, New Zealand, and Japan “No More Tours 2” dates have been canceled. The good news is that the reports I’m seeing indicate that he is through the worst of his illness, but doctor’s orders understandably require him to chill for a handful of weeks.
Sleep fans! Another tour is around the corner. These dates are with Big Business and run from late May through late June-ish. Those tickets will go quickly, as they always do.
Tribulation have dropped a live video for their performance of “Nightbound” in Oberhausen. Let’s watch it. Oh, and they are also doing live things in Europe.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

I’ve been listening to these In Flames tracks way more than I probably should.

Psycroptic has announced the As The Kingdom Drowns tour with Cannabis Corpse, Gorod, and Micawber. U.S. dates running through April and May.
In another episode of “Metal Bands Making Beer”, Children Of Bodom have revealed that they are partnering with Fat Lizard Brewing Co. to create the Lake Bodom Pre-Prohibition Lager. This is lager that will be brewed with, you guessed it, water from Lake Bodom.
Remember when I said Ozzy postponed some of those European dates? Well, now the whole tour is being rescheduled. That escalated quickly. We obviously hope he gets well soon.
Magic Circle isn’t a name I’ve brought up recently, so I’m more than happy to close with that. Their third LP, Departed Souls, will be out in March via 20 Buck Spin. Let’s check out the new title track.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

eyehategod band photo

A couple days off because starting a new gig occupies time.

Eyehategod have announced the 4 Strikes… From The Elementary To The Penitentiary Tour with The Obsessed. Mostly April dates in the southern U.S. Not one I’m going to make, I don’t think.
Another tour because those are easy on a Monday. Overkill have announced the Wings Over The USA Tour featuring Act of Defiance and Death Angel. April and May dates. This is one that I am more likely to attend.
Some bummer news out of the Ozzy camp. Just as he was about to kick off his run of European shows with Judas Priest, it was announced that the first four dates would need to be rescheduled due to illness. Looks like Ozzy’s got the flu. Hopefully he can bounce back soon.
Gatekeeper have dropped a new video for “Grey Maiden”. This track will be on the upcoming EP under the same name. If you’re feeling some “true” metal, check it out. Oh, almost forgot. That EP will be out February 22nd.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

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I want a new camera. Just because.

Meanwhile, down in Mexico City, Domination Festival 2019 looks like it’s going to be a big one. A solid lineup that includes Bloodbath, Meshuggah, Satyricon, and many others.
A couple big announcements from Wolves in the Throne Room recently. If the headlining of Fire In The Mountains wasn’t enough, they’re also in the studio working on a new album! Yay.
How about another festival lineup? Rocklahoma! Featuring Ozzy, Disturbed, Steel Panther and others obviously.
No brainer on the video today. Anomalie dropped a new one for “Vision IV: Illumination”. It’s a live clip from a performance at Dark Easter Metal Meeting 2018. Check it.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb