Leave it to Sweden (Umeå, Sweden to be exact) to deliver another helping of fresh and exciting material in the form of a LP! I am beginning to wonder if they just pass out instruments to newborns over there and then preach to them that their sole-goal in life will be to form either a rock and roll band or, in this case, a heavy metal one. It’s possible right? Really though it does make sense that so many cool bands come from Sweden since we’re talking about a place where youngsters (4th graders and up I believe?) are encouraged to learn to play an instrument. I wish it was like that here in the States. Anyway, here we have Crowdburn who were formed in late 2010.
Category: Doom|MDM|Black
Doom metal is an extreme form of heavy metal music that typically uses slower tempos, low-tuned guitars and a much “thicker” or “heavier” sound than other metal genres. Both the music and the lyrics intend to evoke a sense of despair, dread, and impending doom.
RUBLOOD – Star Vampire 2013
Inspired by atmospheric sounds of groups such as Depeche Mode, Joy Division, Rammstein and Deathstars, Rublood band have created their own sound with heavy riffs, dark atmospheres and poetic lyrics.The band’s debut album “Vampire Star” will be released next October 28 in the hand of Bakerteam Records. The video of the same song “Through The Looking-Glass”, will be released soon.
Nomad Son – The Darkening 2013
“The Darkening”, the new full length traditional doom metal band, Nomad Son, will be released via Metal on Metal Records, on August 30. “The Darkening” is the third embodiment of the group, after the publication of his album “First Light”.The CD artwork was created by Jowita Kaminska-Peruzzi (Attacker, Exodus, Witchburner, Deceased, Forsaken, Meliah Rage, Manilla Road, Arkham Witch).
Cryogen – Continuum 2013
Cryogen has revealed cover of their upcoming release “Continuum”, which goes on sale this fall. The band successfully achieving raise money through crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to perform album last month.
Hydria – Freakshow (2013)
The Brazilian metallers fronted Symphonic Hydra Women have digitally released their third album “Frekshow” on iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby. The band has announced the release in physical format yet.
“Frekshow” is recommended for fans of Within Temptation, Delain, Amaranthe, Xandria (pre Neverworld’s End), Nemesea, and Visions of Atlantis
Coronatus – Recreatio Carminis (2013)
The fifth studio of CORONATUS, entitled “Recreatio carminis”, will be placed on the streets on 23 October by Massacre Records. The album was recorded at Studio E Klangschmiede with producer Markus Stock.Ally “The Fiddle” Storch (Haggard, ASP, Schandmaul, Umbra Et Imago) appears as a guest on the album, as well as the soprano Carmen Lorch, who was also present on the band’s debut album.
Teodasia – Reflections (2013)
Teodasia Italians, have released a new EP today called “Reflexions”, which is available for sale on their official website below or digital version of iTunes.
Secretpath – Wanderer and the Choice 2013
Secretpath, has released the lyric video for “… And I Return To The River”, the first single taken from their debut album “Wanderer and the Choice”, which will be available from June 28 via Art Gate Records.
DEVILDRIVER – Winter Kills 2013
Californian metallers DEVILDRIVER will release their sixth album, “Winter Kills”, on August 27 via Napalm Records. The instrumental parts for the CD were recorded at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida while the vocals were laid down at singer Dez Fafara’s home studio, with Mark Lewis (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, WHITECHAPEL, ALL THAT REMAINS) handling production duties. The album’s