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Ensuing: 40 Years of Morgöth Tales (pt. 1) from Voivod

Posted in Tours on February 13, 2023

Sci-fi metal band Voivod is descending on the US in May with the "40 Years of Morgöth Tales" (pt. 1) tour, joined by Imperial Triumphant. The band is currently completing Morgöth Tales, which will be revealed soon, and presumably prior to the tour. Imperial Triumphant's Snake contributes guest vocals on Voivod's "Maximalist Scream."

The band last released Synchro Anarchy last year and SPB reflects on their discography here.

In addition to the US, the band has multiple festival and tours in Europe in the coming year.

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Voivod "40 Years of Morgöth Tales" tour dates

w/ Imperial Triumphant

May 9, 2023 - Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel *

May 10, 2023 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27 *

May 11, 2023 - Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts

May 12, 2023 - New York, NY @ The Bowery

May 13, 2023 - Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage

May 14, 2023 - Charlotte, NC @ The Underground

May 16, 2023 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live

May 17, 2023 - Tampa, FL @ Floridian

May 18, 2023 - Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage

May 19, 2023 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues

May 20, 2023 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

May 21, 2023 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take It

*=no Imperial Triumphant

Voivod live in Europe:

Apr. 16, 2023 - Eindhoven (The Netherlands) - Prognosis Festival

Apr. 18, 2023 - Bristol (UK) - The Fleece

Apr. 19, 2023 - Glasgow (UK) - Slay

Apr. 20, 2023 - Manchester (UK) - Rebellion

Apr. 21, 2023 - Southampton (UK) - The 1865

Apr. 22, 2023 - London (UK) - Prognosis Festival

w/ Testament, Exodus

May 26, 2023 - Wiesbaden (Germany) - Schlachthof

May 28, 2023 - Munich (Germany) - Backstage 

May 30, 2023 - Lyon (France) - Transbordeur

May 31, 2023 - Pratteln (Switzerland) - Z7

June 1, 2023 - Trezzo sull'Adda / Milano (Italy) - Live Club 

June 2, 2023 - Ljubljana (Slovenia) - Kino Siska

June 3, 2023 - Stuttgart (Germany) - LKA Longhorn

June 5, 2023 - Berlin (Germany) - Columbia Theater

June 13, 2023 - Hamburg (Germany) - Markthalle

Voivod - festivals 2023:

June 7-10, 2023 - Gdansk (Poland) - Mystic Festival

June 15-18, 2023 - Clisson (France) - Hellfest

June 15-18, 2023 - Dessel (Belgium) - Graspop Metal Meeting

June 22-24, 2023 - Oslo (Norway) - Tons of Rock Festival

Aug. 11-12, 2023 - Helsinki (Finland) - Helsinki Metal Festival

More dates to be confirmed soon...

 

Voivod line-up:

(From left to right in the above)

Daniel "Chewy" Mongrain - Guitar

Denis "Snake" Bélanger - Vocals

Michel "Away" Langevin - Drums

Dominic "Rocky" Laroche - Bass

Drain presents Living Proof

Posted in Records on February 12, 2023

Drian is back with Living Proof, the hardcore band's second album and follow-up to California Cursed (2000, Revelation). This time around the band will release the new album on Epitaph Records. “I hope with this record that when someone hears it, it gives them hope,” says vocalist Sammy Ciaramitaro. “This … Read more

Reissuing The Question

Posted in Records on February 12, 2023

To date, The Slackers have released 14 full-length albums, including Don't Let The Sunlight Fool Ya last year. Now the label is teaming with Pirates Press for a 2xLP reissue of their 1009 album The Question, originally released on Hellcat Records. The reissue will be available from the label on … Read more

Nequient updates for 2023

Posted in Tours on February 12, 2023

Nequient will hit the road next month. The Chicago, IL hardcore/grindcore band has announced a run of dates in the eastern half of the US, beginning on March 23. The band released Darker Than Death or Night last year on Nefarious Industries. At present, they expect to begin recording new … Read more

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LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2023

Posted in Shows on February 12, 2023

The lineup is set for LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2023 as the fifteenth annual event takes place April 13-16 in Lancaster, PA. Ten stages will host over 130 sets across the city, including from Brendan Kelly, No Trigger, Killswitch Engage, and more. Read more

Simple Forms: "Unprecedented Uncertainty"

Posted in MP3s on February 12, 2023

A new dark rock band from Portland, OR, has shared their first song. The band is Simple Forms, featuring members of Norska and Yob, specifically: Aaron Rieseberg (Yob, Norska), his brother Dustin (Norska), Ben Stoller (Dark Numbers), Rob Shaffer (Dark Castle, Into The Moat, Norska, ex-Lord Dying), and Jason Oswald … Read more

Kepi Ghoulie Valentine's Day release

Posted in Records on February 11, 2023

In honor of Valentine's Day next week or, more accurately, in honor of the Ramones, Kepi Ghoulie has announced a new record called Ramones in Love, featuring covers of Ramones' love songs. The album will release on neon pink 12" vinyl, plus cd, and a limited edition cassette, via Pirates … Read more

Early teaser of new Captain Kaiser

Posted in MP3s on February 11, 2023

Belgian alt rock/punk musician Captain Kaiser has announced a new record coming in 2023. Release dates are still undetermined, but the record was produced by Jay Maas and will be called Rhyme&Reason. The first single came out this week, "Drive" (feat. below). The single showcases the band's heavier direction on … Read more

Early listen from the new Blaze of Sorrow

Posted in Records on February 11, 2023

Italian melodic black metal band Blaze of Sorrow has a new album out soon. Vultus Fati is the group's seventh full-length, coming out on March 31. As described by Eisenwald, who is handling the release: "The band sees itself as a musical vessel to deliver themes of sorrow and self-reflection … Read more

Pointing light at the new Spotlights

Posted in Records on February 11, 2023

Trio Spotlight is back, sharing that the group will release Alchemy For The Dead on April 28 through Ipecac Recordings. The band recently relocated to Pittsburgh, PA, where they wrote and recorded the 9-song album. “Algorithmic” is the first single, posted below. The band is also touring heavily this year, … Read more

Fifth FACS

Posted in Records on February 11, 2023

Chicago trio FACS is back, announcing that Still Life In Decay will release on April 7 via hometown label Trouble In Mind. It is the follow-up to Present Tense, released in 2021. The band shares "When You Say," from the record, now. Upcoming tour dates are listed below. Read more … Read more

Full-length Lies

Posted in Records on February 11, 2023

We've shared a few singles earlier. Now Lies is back, officially announcing a full-length record from the band, which features the Kinsella brothers, Mike and Nate. A video for "Resurrection," from the upcoming record, is shared below. As for the album, it comes out on March 31 via Polyvinyl Record … Read more

Straight Hate from Poland

Posted in Records on February 11, 2023

Selfmadegod Records has just announced that on March 10, the label will release the third LP from Polish grindcore band Straight Hate. The new record is titled Slaves of Falseness, and the release of "Decay" followed news of the album. The band last released Black Sheep Parade in 2019, and … Read more

Eyehategod's thirtieth anniversary

Posted in Tours on February 11, 2023

Eyehategod has announced "30 Years of Take as Needed for Pain" USA tour, joined by Goatwhore, and crossing the US through the month of April, including a stop at Decibel Metal & Beer Fest in Philadelphia, PA (which will feature Take as Needed for Pain played in entirety). The band … Read more

Osi and the Jupiter give us Cedar and Sage

Posted in Records on February 11, 2023

Osi and the Jupiter will release a new album, Cedar and Sage (Riders of the Gallows) Vol. 1, on April 21 via Eisenwald. Playing ritual folk, the Ohio-based band explores pagan themes, nature, life, death, and spirit. The project has four previous records, including Stave (2021). Listen to the new … Read more

Call Me Solo Malcolm

Posted in Records on February 11, 2023

Lucias Malcolm (Call Me Malcolm), has announced his solo debut, an upcoming record called Past, Present and Future Regrets, coming out on March 10. Malcolm also shares “No Spoilers, But Everyone Dies At The End,” from the record today as a spoiler for this LP. But it's really not about … Read more

I Call Fives: new EP w/ a reissue too (of sorts)

Posted in Records on February 11, 2023

New Jersey pop-punk band I Call Fives Is Back, sharing a new single today, "Honest & Only," and news that it will appear on a new EP called Not For Everyone, coming out on Smartpunk Records. Casey Cavaliere (The Wonder Years) produced the new EP, set for release on March … Read more

Hiram-Maxim merges blast beats and disco beats in new song

Posted in Records on February 11, 2023

With a new album out on April 7, Hiram-Maxim has shared a new single today: "Alpha." "When Balmer built the patch on their synth they named it “Alpha." I used that title as a theme for the lyrics and kept it as the title for the song," vocalist Fred Gunn … Read more

New EP drop from Know//Suffer today

Posted in Records on February 10, 2023

Metallic hardcore band Know//Suffer has released a new, surprise 2-song EP today: Winter Two Piece. The El Paso, TX band released The Great Dying EP in 2021 (Silent Pendulum) and is currently working on a full-length. Winter Two Piece was recorded at xBCx studios by Hector Meza and mixed and … Read more

Post-metal Lesotho's debut full-length

Posted in Records on February 10, 2023

April 7 marks the release of Through The Dying Light, the debut album from Boston post-metal band Lesotho. Still two months away, the band shared a single for "Truth" from the upcoming 10-track collection. The band self-released an EP in 2021 called Summer Wars. Through The Dying Light will release … Read more