possessed – Nine Circles

CANTO: Nightwish, Possessed, Black Star Riders, and More

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020CoreyLeave a comment

Very happy tomorrow is Friday.

Let’s start with Nightwish, who have announced a new studio album scheduled for an April 10th release. It will be called Human. :II: Nature. and it will be released through Nuclear Blast. Preorders will begin on February 7th, for those interested.
Another update out of Nuclear Blast today includes the likes of Possessed, who have announced a massive North American tour with Pestilence and The Black Moriah. 17 dates on that run starting mid-March. I can’t really justify missing that one.
WVRM have signed on with Prosthetic Records and have revealed details behind their label debut. The album will be called Colony Collapse and it is scheduled for an April 3rd release. Preorders are available now.
Check it. A new video from Black Star Riders for “In The Shadow Of The War Machine”. Another State Of Grace is out now on, you guessed it, Nuclear Blast.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

CANTO: Drab Majesty, Devourment, Metal & Beer Fest, and More

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019CoreyLeave a comment

drabmajesty.7.25.18.106

I’m bored.

Devourment are set to release their fifth full-length album, titled Obscene Majesty, on August 16th via Relapse Records. A new track from this album is available for your streaming pleasure now, and it is called “Cognitive Sedation Butchery”.
Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles dropped some names that will be performing this December. Included: Possessed, Nails, Schammasch, Evoken, Spirit Adrift… God DAMMIT I want to go so badly.
And on a more somber note, Dave Mustaine announced that he is currently undergoing treatment for throat cancer. News you never, ever want to hear. It sounds like his doctors have a plan, so fingers crossed he can fight through this.
I do like it when Drab Majesty drops a new song and video. This one is for “Oxytocin”. A reminder that Modern Mirror will be out on July 12th.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

CANTO: Equilibrium, Possessed, Exumer, and More

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019CoreyLeave a comment

equilibrium 2019 If I don’t get in at least two Cantos per week, am I even responsible for Cantos at all? Yes. The answer is yes.

Equilibrium is up to things! Their sixth studio album, which will be titled Renegades, will be released on August 16th via Nuclear Blast. That said, I don’t see any updates to my sign-off as a result. As always, thank you “Wirtshaus Gaudi” for that.
A couple video updates from Possessed today. First, there is a new music video for “Graven”, which is a track taken from the recently released Revelations Of Oblivion. Beyond that, they also dropped the fifth and final installment of their documentary series called “The Creation of Death Metal”. So, watch that too, if you’re into such a thing.
I’m one of a few people I know that genuinely enjoys Jägermeister, and as such… I NEED THIS.
And finally, we get a new music video from Exumer for “King’s End”. A bit of a throwback feel to this one, but I dig it.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

Initial Descent: May 5 – 11, 2019

May 6, 2019May 5, 2019Josh1 Comment

This is one of those weeks that could’ve easily seen double digit albums in the top slots. It’s. That. Good. This year just keeps on giving so let’s cut the chit-chat and get to it…

Following up on the STELLAR EP, Don’t Waste Your Time, is Idle Hands with their full length debut Mana and honestly you just don’t know how much this brand of goth metal is needed until you know so get acquainted with it, this is a freaking masterpiece of soaring anthems drowned in mellow sadness. Next up is the godfathers of death metal, Possessed, with their loooooong awaited third full length Revelations of Oblivion and if initial impressions hold true, this will be one for the ages and one that furthers the intimate brand that Seven Churches laid bare. And then, Spirit Adrift completely seal the deal of trad metal meets majestic doom on third full length Divided By Darkness and it’s a sweet ass album full of old soul metal energy. Last up top but certainly not least is Wisconsin’s melodic black metallers Uhtcearu with their third full length Madness & Creation which finds the band in a forward thinking, progressive frame of mind. Now, don’t get your panties in a bunch as this slight addition works EXTREMELY well so if you were a fan of the last two, this one will blow your mind but if you’re a newb then this is a great jump off point.

What are you waiting for? Get in there…. Continue reading →

The Nine Circles ov…80s Death Metal

March 5, 2019March 3, 2019JAndrewLeave a comment

In any form of art, there’s something magical about the “early works,” those seminal points of origin that set the course for wider narrative. It’s like the moment when the archaeologist finds and examines the fossil that ties together the map of disparate species. Or like the literary researcher who finally reaches the shelf with all the old texts, dusts them off and sets to work. Early extreme metal is a lot like this. There’s that turn around 1985 when you hear bands start to pull away from classical heavy metal. The guitar and bass picking patterns change, the vocals begin to lose their pitch, and the double-bass drum steadily becomes more important. Certain records appear and you realize, “wait, this isn’t really thrash anymore is it?” Buckle up and ride with us through The Nine Circles ov…80s Death Metal. Continue reading →

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