[Blackheim]

So Metal-GAF, what are albums to get excited about for 2012? My most hyped release of the year, the new High on Fire, turned out to be a disappointment to me (I'll try to elaborate on this in a future post if I get the time). I know Ghost is supposed to be releasing their sophomore album this year which I'm sure will be killer, but what else is there?

Humm, for me:

Overkill - The Electric Age (Already out!)
Confessor - Uncontrolled (Remastered collection of their demos prior to signing with Earache)
Sanctuary - New Album maybe?
Candlemass - Psalms for the Dead (Out in June)

I'm sure there's more, that's all I've got for now though...

[HammerOfThor]

So Metal-GAF, what are albums to get excited about for 2012? My most hyped release of the year, the new High on Fire, turned out to be a disappointment to me (I'll try to elaborate on this in a future post if I get the time). I know Ghost is supposed to be releasing their sophomore album this year which I'm sure will be killer, but what else is there?

TESTAMENT!!!!!!!!! Dark Roots of Earth!! Cannot wait!!!!

Also Manowar-The Asgard Saga!

[Verano]

So Metal-GAF, what are albums to get excited about for 2012? My most hyped release of the year, the new High on Fire, turned out to be a disappointment to me (I'll try to elaborate on this in a future post if I get the time). I know Ghost is supposed to be releasing their sophomore album this year which I'm sure will be killer, but what else is there?

here are bands that are releasing new shit this year:

Cattle Decapitation, Kreator, Marduk, Watain, Ihsahn, Cathedral, Behemoth, Deeds of Flesh, Electric Wizard, Godflesh, and Nile.

[PushingButtons]

I'm really looking forward to Pagan Altar's new album. And even more so than that, I'm anxiously awaiting Sacriphyx's first full length album. Their EP's and Splits were damn good.

[DieNgamers]

So Metal-GAF, what are albums to get excited about for 2012? My most hyped release of the year, the new High on Fire, turned out to be a disappointment to me (I'll try to elaborate on this in a future post if I get the time). I know Ghost is supposed to be releasing their sophomore album this year which I'm sure will be killer, but what else is there?

Oh, interesting! So Vermis doesn't push the same buttons as it does with me, eh? : ) I really think it's in their top 3, easily. Like Sleep's Holy Mountain plus Thieves plus Communion with some of the positive aspects of Snakes, which overall still is the only HOF album I don't really like. It just crushes and rocks my world. :D I also like that there's no filler on the album and I think it will be remembered as one of their best. Can't wait for your opinion!

Regarding the next things to look forward to: DOWN and Cathedral are working on their new stuff, I will absorb that shit when it comes out!

[Doomshine]

Wintersun - Time






...HAH.

[Mr. Sandman]

I'm selling my Orion Music Fest ticket on Stub Hub if anyone wants to go. I won't be able to afford the whole trip to Atlantic City now. It's currently the cheapest Met Club Ultra Pass listed at $300 so I know it will sale, just giving you guys a heads up if anyone wants a crack at it.

http://www.stubhub.com/orion-music-f...t_id=448461368

[Giant Robot]

new Pelican EP is out tomorrow. You can stream the entire EP here: http://www.avclub.com/articles/new-m...pelican,71852/

Can't really get into it. They're going down the path where they left off their last album "What We All Come To Need". Traces of Earth/Dylan Carlson influences with the twang and all.

[DanaInPurple]

Wintersun - Time ...HAH.

Wows, didn't know about that one, thanks for the info!

[SoulPlaya]

More great doom.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ivx1HrKqMpQ

[PushingButtons]

More great doom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ivx1HrKqMpQ

Awesome band

[DimmuBurgerKing]

Wintersun - Time ...HAH.

lol.

This time for real! Honest!

[Cosmic Bus]

Oh man.

http://neumos.com/neumos.php?action=...=2&start_date=

Sun.Jun.03.12, Mon.Jun.04.12 Sleep Infinite Productions presents: Infinite's 25th Anniversary with Sleep :: Doors at 8pm :: $23 ADV :: Advance Tickets on sale at: Moe Bar, Zions Gate, etix.com, Sonic Boom, Singles Going Steady, Highline Buy Tickets :: 21+ :: Tickets on sale Saturday April 7th, 10AM

[Giant Robot]

Oh man. http://neumos.com/neumos.php?action=...=2&start_date=

you better go. The first Sleep re-union show they did in SF a couple years ago was absolutely the best show I've ever been to in my life. Pretty much ruined everything else for me.

[Doomshine]

lol. This time for real! Honest!

I honestly didn't know there had been update before I posted, but I'm not getting my hopes up:

I´ve been mixing my ass off and things are going smooth and steady now and the album will be released late summer. Stay tuned for bigger updates about the album (or should we say "albums", wink wink!)“ Jari and the Wintersun boys, cheers!

Double album? :o

[FloppyDelux]

Oh man. http://neumos.com/neumos.php?action=...=2&start_date=

I should go there....

[DimmuBurgerKing]

I honestly didn't know there had been update before I posted, but I'm not getting my hopes up: Double album? :o

Well, he probably has enough material for two albums by now.

[Sonki.]

These guys are from Calgary and they are ripping it lately. Best guys. They know their shit and they are making some really rad old school speed metal. This is a violent poser crushing speed assault. GOOD SHIT. I'm stoked. Songs about getting fucked and drinking beer and death to posers.

They play in other bands around the city. But this is refreshing. Download the EP.


For fans of Razor, Running Wild, Exciter, Destruction, Venom, Judas Priest, etc.

GATEKRASHOR - FEAR OF ATTACK EP
http://www.mediafire.com/?nf7ifffhdbelakw

[Galvanise_]

Anyone bought Iron Maiden's En Vivo live album/dvd yet? Excellent sound quality. Much better than Death on the Road. I absolutely love the live version of 'The Way the Wild Wind Blows'.

I'd like them to mix the song choice up a bit more for the next live album. I'd love them to crack out Phantom of the Opera and some of the older stuff. Leave Hallowed Be Thy Name, Fear of the Dark and The Evil that Men Do off of the next one.

[Mr. Sandman]

I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!

[DrM]

Anyone bought Iron Maiden's En Vivo live album/dvd yet? Excellent sound quality. Much better than Death on the Road. I absolutely love the live version of 'The Way the Wild Wind Blows'.

All songs from The Final Frontier sound awesome live

[Archon473]

Some live Battlemaster for ya. Going to see them on 4/20 in Philadelphia with a huge crew. They should be recording a new full length soon after an unfortunate year-long delay, but it'll be worth the wait.

[strafer]

PANTERA TO PREMIERE NEW VIDEO FOR “PISS,” THE LOST TRACK FROM VULGAR DISPLAY OF POWER SESSIONS Video Set For Worldwide Premiere At Revolver Golden Gods Awards This Wednesday, April 11, And Single Will Be Released The Following Day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7AnoXJBBTI

Didn't know this until now.

RIP Dime. :(

[mickcenary]

Have any of you guys given Soen a listen? Martin Lopez on drums and Steve DiGiorgio on bass. Lopez was the drawcard for me, as I've always loved his style in Opeth. The vocalist - a fellow by the name of Joel Ekelof - is also fantastic; think of a slightly more restrained Akerfeldt, but with the precision to match.

Anyway, they are likened to Tool quite a bit and sure, the similarities are there, but to my ears, they are far less "tribal-y" (a trait of Tool's that I find tiresome) and just flat-out better. The compositions also share similarities with Opeth's more accessible and catchier tunes. There is an abundance of hooks existing within a tapestry of fairly interesting structures and as expected, the production/musicianship is flawless.

I know that a comparison to Tool might not go down well with metalheads, but don't let that deter you. It's simply great, mature progressive rock/metal delivered impeccably.

Have a taste!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9-aQcMfGjgCached

[Ixion]

Have any of you guys given Soen a listen? Martin Lopez on drums and Steve DiGiorgio on bass. Lopez was the drawcard for me, as I've always loved his style in Opeth. The vocalist - a fellow by the name of Joel Ekelof - is also fantastic; think of a slightly more restrained Akerfeldt, but with the precision to match. Anyway, they are likened to Tool quite a bit and sure, the similarities are there, but to my ears, they are far less "tribal-y" (a trait of Tool's that I find tiresome) and just flat-out better. The compositions also share similarities with Opeth's more accessible and catchier tunes. There is an abundance of hooks existing within a tapestry of fairly interesting structures and as expected, the production/musicianship is flawless. I know that a comparison to Tool might not go down well with metalheads, but don't let that deter you. It's simply great, mature progressive rock/metal delivered impeccably. Have a taste! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9-aQcMfGjgCached

I listened to these guys a bit a few weeks ago and they just seemed like Tool, but more watered down. Tool is my favorite band, so keep my bias in mind.

[Bootaaay]

Just heading out to see Agalloch - they've got Velnias & Fen in support, so it should be a fucking awesome gig. Hoping the set-list is similar to this one from last week; http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/agallo...y-3de1113.html

[FloppyDelux]

I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!

That tour ia gonna be awesome. Cant wait foe the seattle show at the end of the month.

[SpartanForce]

New songs from the Electric Wizard:

Legalise drugs and murder

Murder & Madness

[jmdajr]

Five bucks on Amazon if anyone gives a flip



link

[Mr. Sandman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TKyN...&feature=share

Alestorm makes some awesome videos.

[Gr1mLock]

I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!

Im a few hours away from go time.

[PushingButtons]

Just heading out to see Agalloch - they've got Velnias & Fen in support, so it should be a fucking awesome gig. Hoping the set-list is similar to this one from last week; http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/agallo...y-3de1113.html

That's a damn fine support lineup. I was able to catch Velnias at Heathen Crusade 3 and their show was awesome.

[Gr1mLock]

Posting from the show yo. Ghost is killing it

[Bootaaay]

That's a damn fine support lineup. I was able to catch Velnias at Heathen Crusade 3 and their show was awesome.

Yeah, Velnias were excellent tonight, they killed it. Fen were good too, but their sound was a bit weak. Agalloch were as awesome as expected, although the drums needed to be lower in the mix and the venue didn't lend itself well to Agalloch's more subdued moments.

[mickcenary]

I listened to these guys a bit a few weeks ago and they just seemed like Tool, but more watered down. Tool is my favorite band, so keep my bias in mind.

Ha. Fair enough. I totally get bias towards imitators, so I'll not hold it against you; and that's not to say that Soen is objectively better or anything.

Yeah, Velnias were excellent tonight, they killed it. Fen were good too, but their sound was a bit weak. Agalloch were as awesome as expected, although the drums needed to be lower in the mix and the venue didn't lend itself well to Agalloch's more subdued moments.

Please tell me that their drummer doesn't suck as much live as he does in studio (I'm going on Pale Folklore here, so I'm guessing that the line-up may have changed since) :).

[SpartanForce]

New Pantera song:

Piss

[SoulPlaya]

Such a great song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ave0TvPi0DI

[Gr1mLock]

Holy shit. I just came back from the Opeth Mastodon show. What a night. I'll do a decent write up a little later but rest assured it was great.

[MetalGuardian]

Wow, thanks for all of the answers to my question guys. I had no idea so much glorious metal was slated to be released in 2012! Now the list of albums I'm keeping an eye for this year on has grown five times its original size

On the proggier side of things, I just found out Arjen Lucassen (mastermind behind Ayreon and Star One) is releasing a solo album next month! He just released the first track from the upcoming project.

Lost in the New Real

The video features typed commentary throughout the song from Arjen, so it's an interesting watch

[DrM]

Five bucks on Amazon if anyone gives a flip link

Oh, i have been on that Metal Camp :D

[SlackAdjuster]

New Pantera song: Piss

I dig it. Kinda like Using My 3rd Arm with new lyrics, heh. I actually submitted a video for this and was accepted but they sent me an e-mail at like 3 AM on the 5th that said I needed to print the form, sign and scan it and send it back by the 7th. Not a real big window of opportunity there and of course I didnt check my e-mail until right after midnight on the 7th. Sigh...really bummed about that.

[PushingButtons]

If anyone is interested, Maudlin of the Well's "Leave Your Body Map" and "Bath" albums have been repressed. Along with their digital album "Part the Second" finally being available in physical form.

Go grab them!
http://www.blood-music.com/store

[Mr. Sandman]

I finally got around to listening to the new High On Fire record. This thing is fucking heavy. If it wasn't for some of the other stuff I already know about coming out this year, I'd declare it album of the year. It's top 10 material for sure though. I'm glad I bought one of the clear LPs.

[strafer]

Damn, this album is fucking brutal.



I really love Lamb of God.

[BHK3]

I never heard of pledgemusic until today. It's like kickstarter but for music.

http://www.pledgemusic.com/

Pretty interesting, I'm thinking about backing Timo Tolkkis new solo album.

Five bucks on Amazon if anyone gives a flip link

Eh, not fond of live.

[Ravager61]

I finally got around to listening to the new High On Fire record. This thing is fucking heavy. If it wasn't for some of the other stuff I already know about coming out this year, I'd declare it album of the year. It's top 10 material for sure though. I'm glad I bought one of the clear LPs.

Yes, this album is very good. Definitely a step up from their last one.

In other Matt Pike news, Southern Lord is releasing a new mix of Sleep's Dopesmoker next month and I could not be more excited for it. One of the heaviest albums of all time is about to get heavier.

[Maddog]

Damn, this album is fucking brutal. I really love Lamb of God.

Oh it's only a single. You scared me into thinking there was a Lamb of God album I had never heard.

[Melchiah]

For those interested in Finnish black metal, our booking agent just put his first podcast online.

Mrcö Bookings Podcast 13.04.2012 - The Oath of Finnish Blood
http://soundcloud.com/mrcobookings/m...offinnishblood

- Horna: Verilehto (Sanojesi Äärelle, Debemur Morti Productions 2008) - True Black Dawn: Blood For Satan (Blood For Satan, Necropolis Records 2002) - Ride For Revenge: The Evil Complete (Goatmoon/Ride For Revenge 'In the Spirit of Ultimate Sacrifice', Bestial Burst 2008) - Korgonthurus: Kahlittu Huora Jumalan (Ristillä Mädäntyen, Obscure Abhorrence Productions 2007) - Baptism: Ruins (Evil Mysteries, Northern Heritage Records 2006) - Sacrilegious Impalement: Behead The Infants Of God (World In Ashes, Blasphemous Underground Productions 2008) - Archgoat: Jesus Spawn (Angelcunt Tales of Desecration, Necropolis Records 1993) - Musta Surma: Kuolema (Riena, Surma Productions 1999) - Enochian Crescent: Tango Absinto (Black Church, Woodcut Records 2006) - Satanic Warmaster: Majesty Of Wampyric Blood (Satanic Warmaster/Totenburg, Hammerbund Division Vinland 2009) - Vitsaus: Kuolema (Ruumiinvaellus, Ahdistuksen Aihio Productions 2005) - Clandestine Blaze: Trophy (Crushing the Holy Trinity, Northern Heritage Records 2005) - Behexen: Mouth Of Leviathan (Behexen/Satanic Warmaster, Hammer Of Hate 2008) - Exordium: Wrathprayer (Nihil I.N.R.I, Northern Heritage Records 2005) - Goatmoon: BlackgoatWorship (Azazel/Goatmoon, Werewolf Records 2011) - Desolate Shrine: The Smell Of Blood And Iron (Tenebrous Towers, Hammer Of Hate 2011) - Uncreation's Dawn: Hateful Assault (Baptism/Uncreation's Dawn, Hammer Of Hate 2004) - Beherit: Hail Satanas (Dawn of Satan's Millennium, Turbo 1990) - Diaboli: Baptized In Blood (Invocation, Northern Heritage Records 2010) - Lord Of Pagathorn: Chapter I (Msilihporcen, Demo 2010) - Kadotus: Three Chalices (Vaienneet Temppelit, Werewolf Records 2011) - Anal Blasphemy: Sermons Of Sodomite (Sermons Of Sodomite, Hammer Of Hate 2011) - Charnel Winds: The Spear And The Crocodile (Der Teufelsbund, Werewolf Records 2011) - Sargeist: Crimson Wine (Crimson Wine/As the Blood Flows On..., Moribund Records 2011) - Förgjord: Musta Lintu (Sielunvihollinen, Hammer Of Hate 2012) - Bloodhammer: Kaikki saastuneet Tuhotaan (Bloodhammer/Black Beast, Primitive Reaction 2006)

[DieNgamers]

Yes, this album is very good. Definitely a step up from their last one. In other Matt Pike news, Southern Lord is releasing a new mix of Sleep's Dopesmoker next month and I could not be more excited for it. One of the heaviest albums of all time is about to get heavier.

The new Dopesmoker album art is also awesome (your avatar)! It's from Arik Roper, who also made the last Dopesmoker artwork most of HOF's covers (Blessed Black Wings, Death is This Communion, Snakes for the Divine


Good to see others liking the new HOF! That and Death is This Communion are in constant rotation here.

[strafer]

It doesn't get anymore Metal then this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dldYxXbo-Gg

Holy shit..