Znan je razpored nastopajočih po dnevih za letošnjo edicijo avstrijskega Area 53 Festivala. Ta zgleda tako:

četrtek, 11. julij:
AMORPHIS, Katatonia, Orden Ogan, Infected Rain, Grailknights, Mission In Black, Vertilizar, Psych, Shimmer.

petek, 12. julij:
AVANTASIA, KK's Priest, Decapitated, Angelus Apatrida, Nachtblut, Robse, Skull Crusher, Sonic Riot, Dystersol.

sobota, 13. julij:
BEHEMOTH, Alestorm, 1349, Blaze Bayley (30 let Iron Maiden), Nakkeknaeker, Vinegar Hill, Silenzer, Watch Them Fail, Dearish, Frühschoppen (z Jazz Gitti).

Portugalski progresivni thrash/doom metalci Web bodo 8. junija pri Firecum Records izdali četrti album, ki bo nosil naslov Burden of Destiny. Tracklista:

They’re Coming
More than You
No More
Chaotic World/Lifeless
A Grave to Be Dug
Tears of Ash
Burden of Destiny
All for One
Opposing Rebellion
Rootless Soul

Deathcorovci Chelsea Grin sporočajo, da je vrzel na bobnarskem stolčku zapolnil Josh Miller. Zasedba se je pred kratkim razšla z bobnarjem Pablom Viverosom in tako je nov polnopravni član zasedbe postal Josh. Izjava banda:

»We hope everyone has been doing well; we have some updates. We have parted ways with our fill-in drummer, Nathan Pearson. We sincerely value his friendship, as well as his devotion to furthering his craft and bringing his all to the stage. We truly look forward to watching his drumming career continue to blossom and advance, and value his time with us.

Furthermore, the band and Pablo have mutually agreed to separate. Pablo is one of our oldest friends, the life of the party, a masterful player, and a powerful creative. After Pablo spent some years away from the band, we all came together and realized that personal visions had diverged through time. We will always wish the very best for him, and seriously value all that he brought not only to the band, but to our lives. Nothing but tremendous love for him, always. We also encourage everyone to show support for him, Jaek and Alex’s new band, Ameonna.

Moving forward, we are proud and excited to announce that Josh Miller will be joining Chelsea Grin. It goes without saying that the future is bright – you will hear it in our music and witness it in our performances.

We keep very much to ourselves at this stage in our lives, but when we check in we want each of you to know that you are deeply and sincerely valued – we are so grateful for the opportunity to do what we love. We cannot wait to bring more of our vision to you all. Thank you for the years of support and love, and we will see you on our current tour supporting Fit For A King.«

Ameriški tehnični brutalneži Malignancy bodo 14. junija izdali četrti album …Discontinued. Tracklista:

Existential Dread
Binary Paradigm
Irradiated Miscreation
Purity of Purpose
Ancillary Biorhythms
Haunted Symmetry
Decomposing Divinity
Oppositional Defiance
Biological Absurdity

Nizozemski death/thrash metal veterani Dead Head so objavili komad The Age Of Hype, s katerim napovedujejo EP Shadow Soul. Z omenjenim izidom obeležujejo 35 let delovanja, izdali pa ga bodo 29. marca pri Hammerheart Records. Tracklista:

Any of the Weak
Serpents of Fame
Caverns of Fate
Defiance
The Age of Hype
The Run
Oppulent Disruption
Dark Emptiness

Švedska enočlanska industrial zasedba Mindistry je minuli teden premierno predstavila komad Bloodmoon s prihajajočega albuma Doppelganger. Na svoj račun naj bi prišli ljubitelji glasbe zasedb Raubtier in Manowar.

Ameriški death metalci Dripping Decay bodo 23. januarja izdali EP z naslovom Ripping Remains. Tracklista:

Ripping Remains
Emanating Necrosis
Lead to Kill
Wormridden Piety
Oppressive Repulsive
Trick or Treat (Halloween cover)

Kanadski heavy metalci Kontact so objavili videospot za skladbo Doppelgänger s prihajajočega prvenca Full Contact, ki izide 19. januarja pri Dying Victims Productions.

Kanadski heavy metalci Kontact so razkrili komad Bloodchild s prihajajočega prvenca Full Contact. Izdali ga bodo 19. januarja naslednje leto pri Dying Victims Productions, album pa prinaša naslednje komade:

Emperor of Dreams
Doppelgänger
Heavy Leather
(Return of the) Astral Vampire
Ixaxar
Watcher at the Edge of Time
Bloodchild
Spectral Fire

Domač psych rock band Samsation bo naslednji teden izdal samonaslovljen debitantski EP, ki ga lahko prednaročite na Bandcampu. Spodaj lahko še preverite videospot za pesem Black Cat, medtem ko je setlista takšna:

Shiny Mama
Rail Oppressed
Frozen in Time
Black Cat
Psycho Boom

Norveški black metal dvojec Ild je posnel videospot za komad Den sorte kunst, ki je del prihajajočega drugega albuma Kvern. Ta izide 3. novembra pri Vendetta Records in vsega skupaj prinaša šest komadov:

Den sorte kunst
Til gjeste
Opp i røyk
Det trekker så kaldt
Og nå skal du dø
Over flammehavet

Ameriški eksperimentalni progresivni deathcorovci Cerebral Cortex so objavili videospot za komad Museum of Hatred s prihajajočega albuma Synthetic Plague.

Ameriški heavy/doom metalci Cirith Ungol so naznanili, da s koncem leta 2024 ne bodo več koncertirali. Tukaj izjava banda:

»After careful deliberation, we have decided that 2024 will be the final year that Cirith Ungol will be performing live. Having taken a 25 year long hiatus, we could never have imagined the tidal wave of love and support that would come from all of you upon our return. From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank every one of you, who has attended our shows and supported our music. We are immensely proud of the work we have created in the past few years, and are beyond excited about our latest epic album, Dark Parade.

Legions, this is your rallying call. If you've never had the opportunity to see the band live, or if you want to see us perform once more, 2024 is your year. We will be announcing shows worldwide in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for news.«

Češki thrasherji Exorcizphobia so z besedilnim videospotom za Reflections napovedali svoj četrti album Spiritual Exodus. Plošček bo izšel 22. septembra pri Doomentia Records in bo prinesel osem komadov:

Initiation
Violence and War
Reflections
Down The Rabbit Hole
Those Who Oppose
Ring-Pass-Not
Through a Glass Darkly
Tiwanaku

Smrt je mlada slovenska death metal zasedba, ki je bila ustanovljena leta 2017, in od takrat izdala dva EP-ja, live album in celovečerec Oppression from All Suffering. Zasedba s svojo glasbo vnaša dosti svežine v slovenski metalski prostor, zato smo ji na našem portalu nedavno posvetili nekaj pozornosti v rubriki Iz zakulisja.

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