September 2019 – METAL PURGATORY MEDIA

Ex-THY ART IS MURDER Drummer Releases Statement Regarding Absense

September 30, 2019 0

Former Thy Art Is Murder drummer Lee Stanton released his first statement since his absence from the band began over a year ago. Lee has not toured with the band, and did not appear on the band’s most recent album “Human Target”, with both duties taken up by Jesse Beahler (ex-Rings of Saturn). In the statement, he addresses the reason for his absence, which is was a mental breakdown, and him attempting to get back to 100%. It’s reads as […]

BORKNAGAR Stream New Music Video

September 29, 2019 0

Borknagar have just unleashed their newest full-length effort, True North. Now, they’ve also launched a music video, directed by Lars A. Nedland and Alexander Olsson (RedinkFrame), for the album’s closing track “Voices”. Check it out below. Keyboardist/vocalist Lars A. Nedland (main vocalist on “Voices”) commented about the track and video: “Voices” is a song cut from a different cloth. It was made in one sitting, it was created backwards, and it came to life in a creative frenzy where it […]

James Hetfield To Enter Rehab, METALLICA Cancel Australian And New Zealand Tour

September 28, 2019 0

Metallica’s frontman James Hetfield has entered treatment for addiction, according to a statement from the band. Because of commitments he is forced to make for rehab, Metallica have announced they they will be postponing their upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand. The band’s statement reads: “A Note from Lars, Kirk, and Rob We are truly sorry to inform our fans and friends that we must postpone our upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand. As most of you probably […]

INSOMNIUM Release New Single

September 27, 2019 0

Melodic death metal heavyweights Insomnium have released the third single from their upcoming full length, “Heart Like A Grave”. “Pale Morning Star” is the longest song on the album, clocking in at nearly nine minutes. It’s sounds like another trademark Insomnium song, which is only a good thing. The song is accompanied by a lyric video on the Century Media Records YouTube channel, which can be seen here: “Heart Like A Grave” will hit on October 4th via Century Media […]

VINTERSEA – Illuminated

September 27, 2019 1

It is truly not a lie at all that I have been anticipating this release since the group posted the single “Illuminated” from the album but as of today, Illuminated is finally out for the world to behold and by god, this album is a masterpiece and that is an understatement. For those who do not know, Vintersea is a female fronted progressive/melodic death metal band from Portland, Oregon. Two years since their debut album The Gravity of Fall, Illuminated […]

VINTERSEA Release New Music Video

September 27, 2019 0

As of yesterday, Metal Injection uploaded the newest music video from Vintersea for the track “Old Ones” taken from Illuminated which released today via M-Theory Audio. You can watch the video below: Here’s what the band had to say about the video: “Powerful, crushing, and beautiful – Those are the themes that you will find in both the song and video for Vintersea’s “Old Ones”. It is an anthem about forging your own path in your journey through life despite […]

PISSGRAVE – Posthumous Humiliation

September 26, 2019 0

Love Incantation? Deicide? Vital Remains? And perhaps Angelcorpse? Well, if you happen to like those bands then Pennsylvania’s Pissgrave will fit right at home just fine. Following up to 2015’s astounding release of Suicide Euphoria released through Profound Lore Records, Posthumous Humiliation is perhaps one of 2019’s most talked about, controversial and the filthiest releases I’ve heard all year. Pissgrave takes their inspiration for creating death metal music to become rooted in the early to mid 90’s style of old […]

ABBATH Bassist To Miss Upcoming North American Tour

September 26, 2019 0

Abbath have announced that their bassist, Mia Wallace, is going to be absent from the stage on their upcoming North American tour due to work obligations. Rusty Cornell will fill in for the dates. The full statement reads as follows: “Outstriders! We must regretfully announce that our bassist Mia Wallace is unable to join us for our North American tour due work obligations. However, she will be returning to join us for our South American and European treks. Big thank […]

ZEOLITE Drummer Exits Band

September 26, 2019 0

Death metal outfit Zeolite have announced the departure of the their drummer, Elias Kalaitzakais. Kalaitzakais has reportedly decided to depart the the project on his own accord, however the statement from the band did not provide any reason. The band has tapped Mason Page (Splatterpuss, Mother Morgue) for their upcoming shows. You can read the statement in full below: “It’s with great sadness that we announce that Eli has decided to step aside from drumming for Zeolite. We’d like to […]

INANIMATE EXISTENCE Announce North American Tour

September 25, 2019 0

Technical death metal band Inanimate Existence have announced a North American tour, set to kick off in less than two months. Support will be provided by Krosis (11/14-12/4) and Symbolik. Notably, this will Krosis’ first nationwide tour. Dates are as follows: 11/14 – Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk 11/15 – Laguna Niguel, CA @ Karman Bar 11/16 – Kingman, AZ @ Sportsman’s Club 11/17 – Santa Fe, NM @ Tumbleroot Brewery 11/18 – San Antonio, TX @ Anthem Entertainment 11/19 […]