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CANTO: Amorphis, Times of Grace, Insomnium, and More

OK, Saturday Canto because many things happened yesterday that I probably shouldn’t ignore entirely.

I have to be honest, I’ve seen Amorphis twice live now, and while they were good, the sets also weren’t all that memorable. That said, this clip of “House of Sleep”, taken from Live At Helsinki Ice Hall, is absolutely incredible. That album, along with the Vinyl Collection 2006 – 2020 boxset, is available now through Nuclear Blast.
The latest from Vulture, Dealin’ Death, saw its official release yesterday through Metal Blade. To celebrate the release, they also dropped a new music video (one of a few we’ll share today) for the title track. Give it a watch here.
And then we have Helloween, who unveiled a new track from their self-titled album, set for a June 18th release through Nuclear Blast. This track is called “Fear Of The Fallen”, and you can give the lyric video a watch here.
Times of Grace revealed their first new track (and video) in a decade, titled “The Burden of Belief”. The project featuring Jesse Leach and Adam D of Killswitch Engage have lined up July 16th as the release date for Songs of Loss and Separation, through their own Wicked Good Records.
And we’ll wrap things up with the stunning new single from Insomnium, “The Reticent”. Feel free to purchase and stream the single here, and/or watch the video immediately below.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

It’s pouring out, and I still need to go for a run, but I am happy tomorrow is Friday.

Dunk!festival is going virtual for 2021, and will feature the likes of Amenra, Brutus, B R I Q U E V I L L E, and many more. The online edition takes place the weekend of May 13th (which is a Thursday, but you know what I mean). Even better news… the event is free!
Vildhjarta premiered a new track today, titled “När De Du Älskar Kommer Tillbaka Fran De Döda”. If I planned it right, it premiered less than an hour prior to this posting. That one is out through Century Media, and will be available on all streaming platforms tomorrow.
Epica have announced “Ωmega Alive”, their first universal streaming event. That is, obviously, in support of their new album, and is scheduled for June 12th. Get your tickets and merch bundles here. And if you need help making a decision, you can also check out this trailer.
Vulture is dropping a new album on May 21st titled Dealin’ Death, and today they released a new video for “Star-Crossed City”, taken from that album. The album will be out through Metal Blade, and the video is available for your viewing pleasure immediately below.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

Why are the short weeks always the god damn longest?

Heavy Temple, a name I’m thrilled to be talking about again, have released the first single from their new album. Lupi Amoris is set for a June 18th release through Magnetic Eye Records (pre-order link, of course), and you can stream “The Maiden” right now.
Vulture have also shared information about their new album. Dealin’ Death will be released on May 21st through Metal Blade Records, and you can pre-order that here, while also checking out the new video for “Malicious Souls”. I encourage doing both.
Accordion playthroughs don’t emerge often, but when they do, it makes complete sense that it would be Korpiklaani sending them our way. Check out the clip for “Huolettomat”, a track taken from Jylhä, right here.
Lastly, the new music video from melodic death metallers The Absence. Check out “Choirs of Sickness” immediately below, a new single from Coffinized. Their 5th studio release will be out on June 25th through M-Theory Audio.