DAY OF DOOM: "The Gates of Hell" Out Now

Lavadome Productions has announced the release of The Gates of Hell, the new album from NYDM trio DAY OF DOOM, on digital and CD formats. 

The album is available at the following links:

CD and merch - http://store.lavadome.org

Digital - https://lavadome.bandcamp.com/album/the-gates-of-hell

Dwelling in the underground of Long Island, DAY OF DOOM's third album is the first to be released on a label. The new material represents the raw, sickening, and undeniable brutality of early New York Death Metal, sending the listener back to a time when every new album sounded fresh and exciting; the sole aim to create music that delivered a punch to the face and a kick in the gut. That's the sound of The Gates Of Hell, a stab of bludgeoning, uncompromising force played with skill and passion. The cover art was conceived by the mighty Raul Gonzales.

RIYL: SUFFOCATION, GORGUTS, MORBID ANGEL, HUMAN REMAINS, RIPPING CORPSE, and old school death/thrash.

For more on DAY OF DOOM, visit www.facebook.com/DAYOFDOOM666

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STEEL PROPHET: "Omniscient" Coming July 8 on Cruz Del Sur Music; New Video Posted

Cruz del Sur Music is proud to announce the July 8 release of Omniscient, the first new studio albums in 10 years from originators of the U.S. Progressive Power Metal Movement STEEL PROPHET. The band returns with their classic sound led by Steve Kachinsky Blakmoor (guitarist and founding member) and by veteran metal singer Rick Mythiasin.  The recording lineup is completed by Vince Dennis (bass), Chris Schleyer (guitar), and Jimmy Schultz (drums); after the recording original drummer John Tarascio, and guitarist John Paget returned to the band together.

Omniscient is composed of 12 songs based on an original story written by Kachinsky.  The idea of telling a story throughout a whole album is similar to STEEL PROPHET's 1999 classic Dark Hallucinations, which featured the "Fahrenheit 451" story by Ray Bradbury. Famous German Artist Timo Würz was hired to create the amazing cover artwork, and 12 original booklet illustrations to go with the lyrics and story itself. The album also contains a 13th song, a cover of QUEEN's "Bohemian Rhapsody," which was successfully presented by the band at the 2013 edition of the Keep It True Festival in Germany; a video clip of the event will see the light shortly before the release of Omniscient. The album will be released in limited edition 36-page digibook, regular compact disc, limited gate-fold double LP and digital download.

A new video for album cut "666 is Everywhere (The Heavy Metal Blues)" has just been released and can be viewed at this location. 

Although STEEL PROPHET is not well known for always being humorous, the whimsy of the lyrics is reflected in the video clip shot by AGENT STEEL/REDEMPTION guitarist Bernie Versailles. About the song Kachinsky says "Steel Prophet knows metal fans have a fascination with the numbers "666". And when you're in a metal band trying to make a living, sometimes it seems like 666 is Everywhere!"

Chariots of the Gods

The Tree of Knowledge

When I Remake the World (A Key Flaw)

911

Trickery of the Scourge

Through Time and Space

Aliens, Spaceships and Richard M. Nixon

Oleander Deux

666 is Everywhere (The Heavy Metal Blues)

Bohemian Rhapsody

Call of Katahdin

Funeral for Art

1984 (George Orwell is Rolling in His Grave)

Transformation Staircase

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KEITZER: "The Last Defence" Coming July 18 on FDA Rekotz; New Track Online Now

German blast-beat lunatics KEITZER are back to burn everything in sight with their brand new fifth studio album, The Last Defence. The follow up to 2011's Descend Into Heresy delivers 14 bulldozing tracks that combine influences from the likes of Misery Index, Marduk and early Deicide. The Last Defence was recorded mixed and mastered at Soundlodge Studio by Jörg Uken. Coverartwork by Florian Furtkamp.   

Album track "Forever War" is now streaming at:  

soundcloud.com/fda-rekotz/keitzer-forever-war 

FDA Rekotz will release The Last Defence on July 18 on CD and digital formats. Vinyl treatment will come on August 15 via 7Degrees Records.  Pre-orders for the CD, bundles and limited-edition colored vinyl are now being taken at the FDA Rekotz Deathstore. For details visit www.fda-rekotz.com.  

Bellum Indicere

Exist To Destroy

This Is The Only Solution

Forever War

Marching Forward To Victory

The Last Defence

Next Offensive

We Are The Serpents Of Doom

Fleshcrawl

Todgeweiht

Glorious Dead

Ausgelöscht

Crusade

Before Annihilation

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DEUS OTIOSUS To Release "Rise" June 10 on Deepsend Records

Danish outlaw death metal unit DEUS OTIOSUS will release their third album, Rise, on June 10 via Deepsend Records.

In continuing their path towards a blackened totality, DEUS OTIOSUS have achieved a sound that's distinctively their own on their newest effort. Rise unleashes an even heavier emphasis on their violent, thrashing attack while absolutely obliterating the mosh pit. A complete and utter, neck-snapping campaign of death, Rise features nine songs of godless, headbanging metal that will rip your face clean off. These insane Danes seek to Rise and dominate the masses and their new album is a leap forward in accomplishing this goal. Rise was recorded Fast Beat Studio, mixed at Earplug Studio, and mastered at Necromorbus Studio. 

Listen to the album in its entirety, courtesy of Kaaoz Zine, at this location.

1. Rising War

2. Iron Rule

3. Don't Fuck With The Dead

4. Breeding Maggots

5. Vultures

6. Walk The Shadows

7. Stand Up And Fight

8. Will And Fear

9. Fall Of The West

In 2012, DEUS OTIOSUS released their sophomore effort, Godless, which Brutalism.com called "a very essential death metal album, on Deepsend Records. The album is available for purchase at www.deepsend.com.

www.deus-otiosus.com

www.facebook.com/deusotiosus.dk

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HESSLER to release "Ghost Dance" ep / embark on 1st leg of US tour

On June 10, Chicago, Illinois female fronted heavy metal quintet HESSLER are releasing their new ep entitled ‘Ghost Dance'. This will be the band’s first physical release with new singer Jessikill as well as the follow up to 2012′s "Comes With the Territory" cd. Recorded at Electrowerks and Groovemaster Studios in Chicago, "Ghost Dance" captures a new Hessler, sharpened and strengthened by extensive touring and a new voice at the forefront.  The ep consists of 6 tracks as well as their latest video single "‘Never Lost My Way" HESSLER - Ghost Dance ep Track Listing: 1. Ghost Dance 2. Darker Secrets 3. Last Alive 4. Stuck On You 5. The Cure 6. Never Lost My Way Ghost Dance song preview "Never Lost My Way" video In promotion for the "Ghost Dance" ep, Hessler has announced the first leg of the Ghost Dance Summer Tour, which will encompass the West Coast and see the band playing for the first time in Oregon, Washington, Montana, and North Dakota. Dates are already being released for the second leg of the Ghost Dance Summer Tour, which will consist of a return to the East Coast of the U.S. as well as the band's first performances in Canada. A European release for the ep is in the works in support of overseas plans for the end of 2014. Official Hessler website Official Hessler Facebook page

LORDS OF THE TRIDENT to embark on TridentTour 2014

Madison, Wisconsin classic heavy metal band and former Focus on Metal guests LORDS OF THE TRIDENT have confirmed their upcoming US battlegrounds during TridentTour 2014. Vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein has issued his latest battle call: "Minions! Your lords are hitting the road for another round of pillaging, bloodshed, and melted faces! We are incredibly excited to be conquering new and uncharted territory, and turning the worthy denizens of these small burbs into our loyal minions! We are also very much looking forward to all of the knife-and-axe-fighting to be had at the Warriors of Metal Fest VII in Ohio! We will be performing a number of yet-unheard songs from our new upcoming cd, so get your reel-to-reel tape recorders ready so you can sell this rare live gem on eBay for millions of dollars! Just make sure to send Fang a cut, or Fang will send you a cut - know what I'm saying? Come out to our battles and we will consider sparing your huts from immolation! Stay home, and face the wrath of the Lords!" TridentTour 2014 6/20 - Milwaukee, WI - The Whammy Bar - with Conniption and Motley Brue 6/21 - Madison, WI - The Red Zone - with Noble Beast, I Saw The Creature, and Livewire 6/22 - Madison, WI - Madison Area Music Awards Show at the Overture Center - Lords is nominated for 4 MAMAs awards, including performer of the year. 6/23 - Peoria, IL - Twisted Spoke Saloon - with Inner Siege 6/24 - Nashville, TN - The Rutledge - with Call Me Savage and Lost Generation 6/25 - Elizabethton, TN - Bonnie Kate Theatre - with Prezzence and Nuclear Symphony 6/26 - Lexington, KY - Redmons' - with Theories of the Apocalypse and Sacred Souls 6/27 - Columbus, OH - Warriors of Metal Fest VII WOM Fest VII website 6/28 - Pittsburgh, PA - Howler's Coyote Cafe - with Dethlehem Lords of the Trident are touring in support of their 2013 ep "Plan of Attack". The band is currently barricaded in the studio recording their 3rd full length cd / 4th overall release of which 13.89% has already been completed. Official Lords of the Trident website Official Lords of the Trident Facebook page

HERMAN RAREBELL PREMIERES NEW GERMAN BAND UNBREAKABLE ON RON KEEL RADIO SHOW

German hard rock band Unbreakable will make their worldwide radio premiere on this week’s edition of “Streets Of Rock & Roll,” the acclaimed radio show hosted by Ron Keel and currently airing on over 50 FM/AM/online stations worldwide. Unbreakable’s debut album “Knockout” was produced by longtime Scorpions’ drummer and songwriter Herman Rarebell and will be released July 29th on Dark Star Records. Rarebell himself makes an appearance on Keel’s radio show to talk about the band and their music: “I feel like they have what it takes to go all the way, and they remind me very much of the Scorpions when we were young and first came to the United States,” he proclaims during the exclusive interview which can be heard in its entirety at http://StreetsOfRockNRoll.com. A complete list of affiliate stations and air times is also online there. Keel’s one-hour weekly broadcast often features the latest music from rock legends as well as giving the new generation of arena rockers a chance to be heard; another bright young star featured on this year’s Monsters Of Rock Cruise, 15 year-old Gabbie Rae, will be heard on the radio for the first time on this week’s episode of the show. “It’s important to acknowledge those acts – like Scorpions – who blazed the hard rock trail for all of us,” Ron states, “but it’s equally important to support acts like Unbreakable and Gabbie Rae who are the future of this music.” Links: http://darkstarrecords.com http://ronkeel.com http://www.unbreakable-music.com

BAD KARMA & ENGINE OF CHAOS Confirmed for Warriors Of Metal Fest VII

June 6, 2014  Cincinnati, Ohio -- The Warriors of Metal, Inc. non-profit organization is excited to announce the confirmation of the last two bands to have been added to the incredible lineup of the Friday, June 27 lineup of Warriors Of Metal Fest VII.

Hailing from Boston, Mass., Power Metal band BAD KARMA was a recommendation of  Meliah Rage guitarist Anthony Nichols and it is the side project of Meliah Rage drummer Stuart Dowie along with his brother Alec Dowie on vocals and guitars and Dana Guiod on bass. In 1985 a serious motorcycle accident left Alec with a lifelong paralyzed right arm but he has met this challenge head on and conquered it. Audiences will literally have to see it to believe this multi-talented artist in action who is also responsible for the cover art of the new MELIAH RAGE album, "Warrior" released through Italy's Metal On Metal Records and will be available for the fans to purchase at WOM Fest VII this summer.

Alec states: "People won't want to miss this show....you have to see it to believe it!  We'll have nine master cuts on a new full length album released through Shadow Kingdom Records this summer with plenty of guest musicians that you'll want to pick up and on the Live performance front, we just recently got our old guitarist Frank Murphy back and he's shredding better than ever. We are glad to be playing at Warriors Of Metal Fest VII so don't miss us putting on a very memorable show for you all in Ohio. Come early, support all the bands and don't miss BAD KARMA!"

Additionally, recommended by the festival's multi-year sponsor and retired Air Force officer Lance Souther, Dayton, Ohio's ENGINE OF CHAOS, formed in 2011 and diligently developing their hard hitting and versatile Heavy Metal style "delivered with a southern kick in the ass" will open the show on Friday, June 27. Check out "Uncover the Bones" by ENGINES OF CREATION at this location. 

The 7th annual Warriors of Metal Fest will take place June 27 - 28 at O'Shecky's LIVE Bar & Grill in Columbus, Ohio. Tickets are on sale & various levels of sponsorship opportunities are now available at the Fest's website at www.warriorsofmetal.org.

Show your support by contributing to the Keep Warriors of Metal Fest Aline crowd-sourcing campaign. Details can be found HERE. 

Line up and set times for the fest are as follows:

Thursday June 26th Pre-Fest Showcase:

06:00 - 06:30  DETHRATS 

06:40 - 07:20  AUTOMATON 

07:30 - 08:10  SPLIT THE ABYSS

08:20 - 09:05  LOWER 13

09:15 - 10:30  WINTERHYMN

10:40 - 11:25  DEADIRON

11:35 - 12:40  ETERNAL LEGACY

12:50 - 01:45  GRAVE ROBBER

Friday June 27th Main Fest Day 1

Noon - 12:40 ENGINE  OF  CHAOS

12:50 - 01:35 NOBLE BEAST

01:45 - 02:30 VALHALLA

02:40 - 03:25 VERMITHRAX

03:35 - 04:25 SHALLOW GROUND

04:35 - 05:25 CELLADOR

05:35 - 06:25 ARMORY

06:35 - 07:25 BURNING SHADOWS

07:35 - 08:25 BEYOND FALLEN

08:35 - 09:25 BAD KARMA

09:35 - 10:35 LORDS OF THE TRIDENT

10:45 - 11:55 ZEPHANIAH                     

12:05 - 01:40 ASKA  (HEADLINER)

Saturday June 28th Main fest Day 2

Noon - 12:40 SHADOWSTRIKE

12:50 - 01:30 CRUSADER

01:40 - 02:25 MITHRIDIUM

02:35 - 03:20 RESISTANCE

03:30 - 04:20 DARKER HALF

04:30 - 05:20 A SOUND OF THUNDER

05:30 - 06:25 A TORTURED SOUL

06:35 - 07:30 RESTLESS BREED

07:40 - 08:40 STEEL ASSASSIN

08:50 - 10:20 BENEDICTUM w/ Special Guest LEATHER LEONE

11:00 - 01:00 HELSTAR  (HEADLINER)  

Keep up-to-date with all of the developments such as band announcements and ticket information for next year's show through the Warrior's of Metal Fest's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/warriorsofmetal

ON TOP: "Top to Bottom" out now; stream the entire album FREE on Bandcamp

Top to Bottom, the brand new EP from Philadelphia's hard-hitting power trio ON TOP, is now available on CD and digital formats via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. 

Stream Top to Bottom in its entirety at bandcamp.com/album/top-to-bottom.

This release marks the return of Jaron Gulino (MACH22) on lead vocals/bass guitar and Danny Piselli (FISTHAMMER) on drums, with skilled newcomer Brian Davis on lead guitar. Following up on their killer debut album Top Heavy, ON TOP have continued their style of rockin' metal with edgy vocals, powering drums, dominating riffs and white hot leads. Top To Bottom raises the bar and showcases the band's evolution, presenting their finest efforts to date.  For fans of Accept, Dio, Dokken, Grim Reaper, Iron Maiden, LA Guns, Loudness, Megadeth, Motley Crue, Obsession, Ozzy Osbourne, Queensryche, Ratt, Van Halen and W.A.S.P.

Top To Bottom was recorded at Tribe Sound Studios in West Chester, PA, engineered/mixed by Brian Davis and mastered by Chris "The Wizard" Collier (KXM, LYNCH MOB). 

Order the CD for only $8 with free shipping at: 

http://www.horrorpaingoredeath.com/store/hpgd087.html

Order the Digital Download for only $4.44 at 

http://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/top-to-bottom

"On Top's latest EP boasts a band that's matured and added a magnetic punk-rock aggression to their brand of heavy rock."  - Angry Metal Guy 

"Old school metal bravado for new generation; it's refreshing and contrary to modern trends. Very recommended!" - Dangerdog Music Reviews

"On Top are purveyors of old school metal; that stinks of beer and stale perfume from a rough night before." - Hellbound.ca

www.ontoprocks.com  https://www.youtube.com/user/ONTOPROCK  www.facebook.com/ontoprocks

EXORCISM European Tour Dates Announced

Heavy doom metallers EXORCISM featuring guitarist Joe Stump (Raven Lord, HolyHell) have announced European tour dates for September (w/ Tim Ripper Owens,Sandstone), with three shows booked for June (w/ Annihilator, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Vicious Rumors, Lord Volture, etc.). The tour schedule can be seen below:

June 
15 – Es Gremi – Majorca, Spain w/ Wild Side Man, Hyde XXI
20 – Dokk’em Open Air – Dokkum, The Netherlands w/ Annihilator, The Dillinger Escape Plan, etc.
22 – Sodom – Tongeren, Belgium w/ Vicious Rumors, Lord Volture, Seed Of Rock

September 
2 – t.b.a. *
3 – Venue t.b.a. – Prague, Czech Republic *
4 – Rock City – Valencia, Spain *
5 – Explosivo – Zaragoza, Spain **
6 – La Machacona – Caceres, Spain *
7 – Caracol – Madrid, Spain *
8 – Acapulco – Gijon, Spain *
10 – Venue t.b.a. – Italy *
11 – 9 Cube – Chateauroux, France *
12 – Caf’Conc’3F – Bartenheim, France *
13 – Le Korigan – Luynes, France *
14 – t.b.a. – France *
16 – t.b.a. *
17 – t.b.a. *
18 – Salle Du Crous – Reims, France *
19 – Salle Odyssee – Brest, France *
20 – Amperage – Grenoble, France *
21 – Ampli – Pau, France *

* all with Tim Ripper Owens & Sandstone

More shows will be announced soon.

EXORCISM recently inked a endorsement deal with ‘Mass Destruction Incorporated‘ and has posted a new video for the song “Voodoo Jesus“, the clip featuring bassistLucio Manca. The track is featured on the band’s debut album, I Am God, available via GoldenCore Records/ZYX Music.

EXORCISM are:

Csaba Zvekan – Vocals (RAVEN LORD, ZVEKAN, ex-KILLING MACHINE)
Joe Stump – Guitars (RAVEN LORD, HOLYHELL)
Garry King – Drums (ACHILLEA, ZVEKAN)
Lucio Manca – Bass (RAVEN LORD, ex-SOLID VISION)

www.exorcism13.com
www.facebook.com/exorcismband
www.youtube.com/user/ExorcismMetal