September 2020 – METAL PURGATORY MEDIA

AGE OF WOE Join Lifeforce Records Roster

September 30, 2020 0

Age Of Woe and German based label Lifeforce Records are proud the announce the signing of a new record deal. The group is planning to release a next studio record and label debut in early spring, 2021. Vocalist Sonny Stark comments the signing: “Age Of Woe signs to Lifeforce Records! It is with great honour we can announce us signing to Lifeforce Records. A label that has seen bands like Trivium and Heaven Shall Burn grow into giants and that […]

TRAUMA Vocalist Passed Away

September 30, 2020 0

Metal veterans Trauma (USA) have announced the loss of their long-time vocalist Donny Hillier, who died from a short illness. Donny was the voice of the band since the formation in 1981. Comments the band: ”It is with immeasurable sadness that Trauma (USA)shares the news that our brother Donny Hillier passed away yesterday September 28, 2020 from a short illness. We are all grief stricken and send our deepest condolences to Donny’s family and will respect their wishes for privacy […]

DAWN OF DISEASE Call It Quits

September 30, 2020 0

After 17 years and 5 full length albums released, German melodic death metal outfit Dawn Of Disease call it quits. If you are interested in further activities of the band members, don’t miss to check out Hiraes and Nyktophobia. Full statement from the band: “The chapter Dawn Of Disease is finally closed!. The past years have been more than awesome for us. We have released five albums, played a lot of shows, made a big bunch of friends and simply […]

HELION PRIME Unleash Lyric Video For ‘Photo 51’

September 29, 2020 0

In one week, Helion Prime will put out their newest offering Question Everything. Before the album lands in stores, they share one more song for a preview – “Photo 51”. Accompanied by official lyric video, created by Scott Kennedy from 12 Inch Media.

MOONSPELL Enter The Studio

September 29, 2020 0

Moonspell have entered the Orgone Studios (Milton Keynes, UK) with Jaime Gomez Arellano to record their forthcoming new album, following 1755 from 2017. Stay tuned for more info and details. Statement as follows: “Moonspell are already in the UK to record their forthcoming album with Jaime Gomez Arellano, Orgone Studios. First week of work is done and drums are ready. Hugo Ribeiro drummer has just completed his first studio work with Moonspell and he did a kickass job! “Here’s a […]

TRIVIUM Former Bassist Died

September 28, 2020 0

Trivium have confirmed that their former bass player Brent Young has passed away recently. He was part of the group in years between 2000 and 2004. The band commented: ”We have just been given word on the passing of one of the early members of Trivium, Brent Young. We did our first USA tour and a mini European run together along with the Blue Demo and Ember To Inferno. Nothing but amazing memories. Our hearts and condolences go out to […]

KATAKLYSM Stream New Music Video

September 27, 2020 0

Kataklysm have just put out their 14th full length studio album, Unconquered. Coinciding with the release, the band offers a music video for “Cut Me Down” track, featuring Tuomas Saukkonen on vocals.

CADAVER Reveal Details For Upcoming Album

September 26, 2020 0

Back with a vengeance and hell-bent on destruction, Norwegian death metallers Cadaver are back in business and ready to reign. The band announce the release of their first record in 16 years, entitled that Edder & Bile. It will be released on November 27th via Nuclear Blast Records. Edder & Bile was produced by the band as well as Adair Daufembach who also handled the engineering. Recorded and mixed at Northwood Sound Studios in Hollywood, CA. The album also features […]

ANGELIC DESOLATION – Quorum Of Unspeakable Curses

September 25, 2020 0

I’m generally picky when it comes to death and thrash metal unless its mixed with black and death metal signatures. Angelic Desolation is a good example of what modern bands utilize in that department. Formed in 2006 from Denver, Colorado Angelic Desolation are a extreme metal outfit that combines multiple genres including death metal and even grind to a extent which generally speaking it pulls off miraculously well. Musically, this is not only a extremely well written EP but every […]

AZARATH Finish New Album & Reveal Title

September 24, 2020 0

Azarath have completed work on their highly anticipated new album and revealed its title – Saint Desecration. As previously reported, the album was recorded and mixed at Tall Pine Records with Haldor Grunberg (Satanic Audio) at helm. Earlier this month, Brad Boatright finished mastering at Audiosiege Studio. The release is slated for this autumn on Agonia Records. More news will follow really soon.