Loucifer Speaks » New Releases http://louciferspeaks.com Metal / Rock Zine, Forum and Blog Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:06:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Copyright © Loucifer Speaks 2011 lou@louciferspeaks.com (Loucifer Speaks) lou@louciferspeaks.com (Loucifer Speaks) http://louciferspeaks.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg Loucifer Speaks http://louciferspeaks.com 144 144 Metal / Rock Zine, Forum and Blog Loucifer Speaks Loucifer Speaks lou@louciferspeaks.com no no Freebie of the Week: Obolus http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/04/freebie-of-the-week-obolus/ http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/04/freebie-of-the-week-obolus/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:45:39 +0000 Loucifer http://louciferspeaks.com/?p=4543 In case you’re not familiar with the concept of “Freebie of the Week”, here’s a brief explanation… Each week I go on a little hunt through the vast wastelands of the Internet in search of FREE and LEGAL downloads. So, all of the downloads featured here will be obtainable through trustworthy means… and they’ll be [...]]]> In case you’re not familiar with the concept of “Freebie of the Week”, here’s a brief explanation… Each week I go on a little hunt through the vast wastelands of the Internet in search of FREE and LEGAL downloads. So, all of the downloads featured here will be obtainable through trustworthy means… and they’ll be guilt-free. For example, I will only ever feature music available from official band websites, profiles (such as MySpace, Reverbnation or Facebook) and Last.fm (or equivalent).

“Lament” is the new EP by depressive US black metal band Obolus and is currently available for FREE download directly from The Flenser HERE.


This is the mysterious black metal band’s second release and expands upon the gazed-out harshness of their debut demo.
The 2011 Obolus demo was previously released by Sunyata Recordings and will be reissued by the Bay Area label Merz Tapes. That recording demonstrates a supreme balance of harsh 90’s black metal and somber California depressive gaze. The release deservingly rounded out a number of year-end lists.

We encourage you to FREELY download and SHARE this new recording. This is a limited pre-listing and the vinyl will be purchasable soon. If you enjoy this recording please buy the vinyl. The free download link will be removed once the physical release is available. Expect a pre-sale for the vinyl edition soon.
“Lament” can be found now downloadable from The Flenser bandcamp.

Album art by Bryan Proteau

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]]> http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/04/freebie-of-the-week-obolus/feed/ 0 Naglfar: Release Date for New Album and Cover Art Revealed http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/04/naglfar-release-date-for-new-album-and-cover-art-revealed/ http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/04/naglfar-release-date-for-new-album-and-cover-art-revealed/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:27:47 +0000 Loucifer http://louciferspeaks.com/?p=4537 Naglfar’s long-awaited album, “Téras”, will be released via Century Media Records on March 26th in Europe and March 27th in the US. The cover art can be seen below:

A track called “Pale Horse” from the new album can be heard below:

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]]> Naglfar’s long-awaited album, “Téras”, will be released via Century Media Records on March 26th in Europe and March 27th in the US. The cover art can be seen below:

A track called “Pale Horse” from the new album can be heard below:

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facebook.com/naglfarofficial

]]> http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/04/naglfar-release-date-for-new-album-and-cover-art-revealed/feed/ 0 SINGAPORE’S ABSENCE OF THE SACRED TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/04/singapores-absence-of-the-sacred-to-release-new-album/ http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/04/singapores-absence-of-the-sacred-to-release-new-album/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:21:43 +0000 Loucifer http://louciferspeaks.com/?p=4533 Singapore Death Metal forerunners ABSENCE OF THE SACRED have signed an album deal with Sonic Blast Media to release their latest album, COME HITHER O HERALD OF DEATH, worldwide on 1st March 2012.

No strangers to the Asian metal scene, Absence of the Sacred have been carving a name for themselves ever since the release [...]]]> Singapore Death Metal forerunners ABSENCE OF THE SACRED have signed an album deal with Sonic Blast Media to release their latest album, COME HITHER O HERALD OF DEATH, worldwide on 1st March 2012.

No strangers to the Asian metal scene, Absence of the Sacred have been carving a name for themselves ever since the release of their debut album “Atrocities That Birthed Abominations” in 2006 to numerous positive reviews and accolades. The band quickly followed the success of their debut album with “Era of the Apostate”, ABSENCE OF THE SACRED’s sophomore album, released in 2009.

Just like its predecessor, “Era of the Apostate” proved to be a lesson in executing Melodic Death Metal with an uncompromising attitude. ABSENCE OF THE SACRED’s latest and third album, COME HITHER O HERALD OF DEATH, is probably a great testimony to the band’s ability to evolve and sustain executing Death Metal with a melodic progressive touch. The album also features the much-sought after Kevin Talley of DAATH, SIX FEET UNDER & MISERY INDEX behind the skins.

Mike Priest has described COME HITHER O HERALD OF DEATH as being the musical epitome of what ABSENCE OF THE SACRED has done in the course of their seven-year existence:

“The music in this album is best described as being raw and aggressive Death Metal honed with progressive touches and technical melodic sensibilities. We did not want the production of this album to be polished and sterile like most modern releases as we want to keep the sense of a musical record being a musical record, not a Pro-Tools generated record where everything sounds too perfect and straight-forward. We can safely say that “Come Hither O Herald Of Death” is the heaviest release and has a more mature songwriting approach in comparison to our last two records.”

The album release will be followed by a series of shows in support of the album.

COME HITHER O HERALD OF DEATH will be released worldwide through SONIC BLAST MEDIA. The album will be available in Singapore at the following distributors: HMV, INOKII Records and ROXY Records; and also available online at sonicblastmedia.com and other digital download sites.

ABSENCE OF THE SACRED are:
Mike Priest – Guitars/ Vocals
Darren C. – Guitars
Mike Kalember – Bass
Kevin Talley – Drums

Track Listing:
1. Enslave Fire
2. Quandary of flesh
3. Oracle
4. Veneration Unorthodox
5. Perpetual Decline
6. The Necropolitan
7. Recesses of the Hollow
8. Enlightenment Despised
9. Dawn of a dead aeon

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]]> http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/04/singapores-absence-of-the-sacred-to-release-new-album/feed/ 0 Vesperian Sorrow announce “Stormwinds of Ages” release date http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/03/vesperian-sorrow-announce-stormwinds-of-ages-release-date/ http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/03/vesperian-sorrow-announce-stormwinds-of-ages-release-date/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:01:06 +0000 Loucifer http://louciferspeaks.com/?p=4531 Vesperian Sorrow have revealed the release date for their forthcoming album, “Stormwinds of Ages” (click here to read my review).

The following message was posted on the band’s official Facebook page:

Okay, the official release date for “Stormwinds of Ages” is 04/24/2012 through The Path Less Traveled Records. All of us are [...]]]> Vesperian Sorrow have revealed the release date for their forthcoming album, “Stormwinds of Ages” (click here to read my review).

The following message was posted on the band’s official Facebook page:

Okay, the official release date for “Stormwinds of Ages” is 04/24/2012 through The Path Less Traveled Records. All of us are very happy to be working with TPLT Records and will have distribution here in the states through RED distro, and Code7 PlasticHead distribution in Europe. The European release date will be released very soon, but we were told it will be very close to the U.S. release date. Things are starting to look up in the VS camp!

You can also now pledge money to help the band with the costs of manufacturing the new album. This following message was, once again, posted on Facebook (isn’t Facebook great!?):

We are asking all our VS friends, fans, and family to have a look at our new Kickstarter Campaign. As most of you know, we recently inked a deal with The Path Less Traveled Records for distribution, however we are responsible for all costs of the production of the physical CD. If your interested in getting a early copy of the new album or any VS merch, please check out the link below and help us get this Monster Released! Thanks Guys-Vesperian Sorrow

Click here to visit the band’s Kickstarter page to find out more.

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myspace.com/vesperian
twitter.com/vesperiansorrow

]]> http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/03/vesperian-sorrow-announce-stormwinds-of-ages-release-date/feed/ 0 Secrets of the Moon – “Seven Bells” preview http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/03/secrets-of-the-moon-seven-bells-preview/ http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/03/secrets-of-the-moon-seven-bells-preview/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:25:05 +0000 Loucifer http://louciferspeaks.com/?p=4524 Yesterday we reported that Secrets of the Moon’s forthcoming album, “Seven Bells”, is now available for pre-order… and today we’re happy to announce that the first of seven previews of the album is now online.

The video below showcases the fantastic “The Three Beggars”:

Pre-order the new Secrets Of The [...]]]> Yesterday we reported that Secrets of the Moon’s forthcoming album, “Seven Bells”, is now available for pre-order… and today we’re happy to announce that the first of seven previews of the album is now online.

The video below showcases the fantastic “The Three Beggars”:

Pre-order the new Secrets Of The Moon album “Seven Bells” now by clicking here.

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]]> http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/03/secrets-of-the-moon-seven-bells-preview/feed/ 0 Secrets Of The Moon: “Seven Bells” now available for pre-order http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/02/secrets-of-the-moon-seven-bells-now-available-for-pre-order/ http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/02/secrets-of-the-moon-seven-bells-now-available-for-pre-order/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:56:19 +0000 Loucifer http://louciferspeaks.com/?p=4513 Occult Black Metal band Secrets of the Moon have announced that their forthcoming album, “Seven Bells”, is now available for pre-order. The album is set for release on 16th March 2012. This all makes Lou very happy!

“Seven Bells” CD: The budget edition of Secrets Of The Moon’s fifth album [...]]]> Occult Black Metal band Secrets of the Moon have announced that their forthcoming album, “Seven Bells”, is now available for pre-order. The album is set for release on 16th March 2012. This all makes Lou very happy!

“Seven Bells” CD: The budget edition of Secrets Of The Moon’s fifth album in jewel case format. Prophecy online shop price: 9.99 Euro incl. worldwide shipping.

Jewel-case CD and LP cover

“Seven Bells” Digipak CD: Digipak with extended 20-page booklet and die-cut front cover. Prophecy online shop price: 14.99 Euro incl. worldwide shipping.

Digipak CD Cover

“Seven Bells” ltd. collector’s box: Box set with alternative cover, incl 80-page hardcover book with additional artwork and liner notes, bonus DVD with “Nyx” videoclip, and pendant on a rosary; limited to 1,000 copies. Prophecy online shop price: 34.99 Euro incl. worldwide shipping.

Collector's Box Cover

“Seven Bells” ltd. gatefold 2LP: Vinyl edition in gatefold cover incl. poster; limited to 500 copies. Prophecy online shop price: 20.99 Euro incl. worldwide shipping.

Click here to view all of the pre-order options.

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]]> http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/02/secrets-of-the-moon-seven-bells-now-available-for-pre-order/feed/ 2 Old Corpse Road: Studio Update! http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/02/old-corpse-road-studio-update/ http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/02/old-corpse-road-studio-update/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:50:27 +0000 Loucifer http://louciferspeaks.com/?p=4510 British Black Metal band Old Corpse Road are in the midsts of recording their new album. The following message has been posted on the band’s official website:

We are now in the final stages of recording the album. All drums, electric guitars, bass and keys have been recorded and we are in the middle [...]]]> British Black Metal band Old Corpse Road are in the midsts of recording their new album. The following message has been posted on the band’s official website:

We are now in the final stages of recording the album. All drums, electric guitars, bass and keys have been recorded and we are in the middle of recording the acoustic guitars.

We have recorded 5 brand new Old Corpse Road songs which follow as a natural progression from “The Bones of this Land…” combined with the atmosphere of our demo. We have also recorded a selection of ambient and instrumental interludes which complement the theme of the album.

One song to be featured on the album is ‘The Crier of Claiffe’ which some of you may have seen us play live recently. You can read about the tale here.

The track also features some traditional Lakeland poetry by Thomas Harrison.

You can listen to some of the band’s previous work by checking out the Reverbnation widget below:



ComScore

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]]> http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/02/old-corpse-road-studio-update/feed/ 0 Release date of Asgaard’s new album confirmed! http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/02/release-date-of-asgaards-new-album-confirmed/ http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/02/release-date-of-asgaards-new-album-confirmed/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:47:07 +0000 Loucifer http://louciferspeaks.com/?p=4507 The new, long-awaited album “Stairs to Nowhere” by Transgressive Post-Metal band Asgaard is set to be released in Poland on the 21st March 2012. The record will come out as 3-winged digipack along with 16-pages booklet with amazing artworks created by Michal ‘Xaay’ Loranc (Nile, Kamelot, Vader, Behemoth, Necorphagist etc.).

In Poland the [...]]]> The new, long-awaited album “Stairs to Nowhere” by Transgressive Post-Metal band Asgaard is set to be released in Poland on the 21st March 2012. The record will come out as 3-winged digipack along with 16-pages booklet with amazing artworks created by Michal ‘Xaay’ Loranc (Nile, Kamelot, Vader, Behemoth, Necorphagist etc.).

In Poland the album is going to be distributed by Metal Mind Productions. The album will also be available on Icaros Records Webstore, also in pre-sale as special pack including the band’s additional limited merchandise and/or the CDs out of the band’s back catalogue.

Soon the band (which includes Devilish Impressions’ Quazarre on vocals) will be searching out for other label to release their new records worldwide.

Check back soon for more news.

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]]> http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/02/release-date-of-asgaards-new-album-confirmed/feed/ 0 New Meat Loaf album available for pre-order http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/02/new-meat-loaf-album-available-for-pre-order/ http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/02/new-meat-loaf-album-available-for-pre-order/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:40:44 +0000 Loucifer http://louciferspeaks.com/?p=4502 It may seem a little unusual for me to post something about Meat Loaf here as he certainly doesn’t have a lot in common with many of the bands I listen to now. However, my journey into the world of music began with this great man and I’m pleased to say that I still listen [...]]]> It may seem a little unusual for me to post something about Meat Loaf here as he certainly doesn’t have a lot in common with many of the bands I listen to now. However, my journey into the world of music began with this great man and I’m pleased to say that I still listen to his music today.

Legacy Recordings is proud to announce the stateside release of Hell In A Handbasket, the new full-length studio album from Meat Loaf, the iconic frontman whose 1977 breakout album, Bat Out Of Hell, defined the arena rock genre and remains as one of the world’s five top-selling albums of all-time, with more than 43 million copies sold to date.

Performing with Meat Loaf on Hell In A Handbasket is The Neverland Express, his long-time backing ensemble, featuring John Miceli (drums, percussion), Patti Russo (lead and backing vocals), Paul Crook (electric and acoustic guitars), Randy Flowers (electric and acoustic guitars, vocals), David Luther (saxophone, vocals), Justin Avery (piano, organ, keyboard, vocals), and Danny Miranda (electric and upright bass).

The new Meat Loaf tracks on Hell In A Handbasket include “All of Me,” “The Giving Tree,”
“Live or Die,” “Blue Sky/Mad Mad World/The Good God is a Woman and She Don’t Like Ugly” (special appearance by Chuck D), “California Dreamin’” (duet with Patti Russo), “Party of One,” “Another Day,” “40 Days,” “Our Love and Our Souls” (duet with Patti Russo), “Stand in the Storm” (special guest appearances from Trace Adkins, Lil Jon and Mark McGrath), “Blue Sky,” and “Fall From Grace.”

“Hell In A Handbasket is the most personal record I’ve ever made,” said Meat Loaf. “It’s really the first record I’ve ever put out about how I feel about life and how I feel about what’s going on at the moment.” The album, produced by Paul Crook, is an expression of life’s metaphors, driven by excellent musicianship, and of course, the passionate vocals of Meat Loaf. “Making this album was a great experience,” said Meat Loaf, “and I hope my fans enjoy hearing it as much as I did making it.”

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]]> http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/02/new-meat-loaf-album-available-for-pre-order/feed/ 0 Devilish Impressions: “Simulacra” release date confirmed http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/01/devilish-impressions-simulacra-release-date-confirmed/ http://louciferspeaks.com/2012/02/01/devilish-impressions-simulacra-release-date-confirmed/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:39:03 +0000 Loucifer http://louciferspeaks.com/?p=4500 The new, highly-anticipated album from avant-garde Blackened Death Metallers Devilish Impressions, “Simulacra” is set to be released in Poland on the 21st March 2012 on Icaros Records. The record will come out as 3-winged digipack along with 16-pages booklet with an amazing artworks created by Michal ‘Xaay’ Loranc (Nile, Kamelot, Vader, Behemoth, Necrophagist etc.).

[...]]]> The new, highly-anticipated album from avant-garde Blackened Death Metallers Devilish Impressions, “Simulacra” is set to be released in Poland on the 21st March 2012 on Icaros Records. The record will come out as 3-winged digipack along with 16-pages booklet with an amazing artworks created by Michal ‘Xaay’ Loranc (Nile, Kamelot, Vader, Behemoth, Necrophagist etc.).

In Poland “Simulacra” is going to be distributed by Metal Mind Productions. The album will also be available on Icaros Records Webstore, also in pre-sale as special packs including band’s additional limited merchandise and/or the CDs out of the band’s back catalogue.

Soon Devilish Impressions will be searching out for other labels to release their new record worldwide.

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twitter.com/devilishimpress

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