ARTICLES – METAL PURGATORY MEDIA

KIUAS Reunites & Confirms Shows For Summer And 2022 Tour

February 27, 2021 0

The following information was posted on the bands’ official website: Frozen for a long time, the Finland-based metal group Kiuas is reheating and returning with the original line-up. The long awaited return is happening during the coming summer festivals in Nummirock, Kauhajoki and Dark River Festival in Kotka. After the summer festival shows Kiuas will be making a comeback tour in Finland 2022. In a separate statement, the band members informed the fans that there are plans to “record a […]

FROZEN CROWN Debut First Single From Upcoming Album

February 27, 2021 0

Frozen Crown have released their first single and music video, “Far Beyond”, from their upcoming album Winterbane (out on April 23, 2021). It’s also the first song that features recently recruited new members: Fabiola “Sheena” Bellomo (guitars), Francesco Zof (bass) and Niso Tomasini (drums). The video clip was directed and filmed by Luca Morselli.

EPICA Release Video For ‘The Skeleton Key’

February 27, 2021 0

With new album Omega officially out, symphonic metallers Epica concurrently premiere a new music video for the song “The Skeleton Bay”. The clip was shot/directed by Grupa13.

FLESHGRIND Vocalist Rich Lipscomb Passed Away

February 26, 2021 0

Although disbanded more than 15 years ago, Fleshgrind confirmed yesterday via their Facebook page that vocalist Rich Lipscomb has passed away at the age of 52. In late 90’s and early 00’s, Fleshgrind released 3 studio albums before the cessation in 2005. Official statement as follows: “With immense grief we are sad to announce that vocalist Rich Lipscomb has passed away today. Rich was the voice and face of Fleshgrind and this loss is completely shocking and devastating. Please remember […]

MOONSPELL Put Out Official Video For New Single

February 26, 2021 0

February 26th is a massive release day. Among others, it also includes Portuguese gothic metal godfathers Moonspell unleashing their highly-anticipated 13th studio album, Hermitage. Coinciding with new album release, Moonspell also premiere an official video for “The Hermit Saints” song.

EVERGREY New Album Out, Reveal Another Song (Feat. James LaBrie)

February 26, 2021 0

Today is the release day of several albums/EPs, and Evergrey‘s Escape Of The Phoenix is one of those. To celebrate the official release of their 12th studio album, Swedish prog/power masters present a lyric video for the song “The Beholder”, featuring special guest James LaBrie.

BODY VOID Sign With Prosthetic Records

February 26, 2021 0

Noise bringers Body Void are thrilled to announce their third full length, Bury Me Beneath This Rotting Earth, to be released April 23rd, 2021 by Prosthetic Records (the band’s new label). The effort was recorded at Blackheart Sound in Manchester, NH by Eric Sauter, and mixed/mastered at Earhammer Studios in Oakland, CA by Greg Wilkinson. The first single and album’s opening track, “Wound”, is streaming now via Bandcamp.

GOATWHORE New Music In Recording Phase

February 25, 2021 0

New Orleans based Goatwhore are stationed in studio where the recording sessions for the next music output are in progress. It will be the band’s first new music since 2017’s Vengeful Ascension full length. More info and details coming soon.

CANNIBAL CORPSE Launch Video For ‘Inhumane Harvest’ Single

February 25, 2021 0

As it has already been revealed, Cannibal Corpse will release their fifteenth studio album, Violence Unimagined, on April 16th via Metal Blade Records. Now, they present you a David Brodsky-directed official video for “Inhumane Harvest” single. Guitarist Rob Barrett comments: “Inhumane Harvest” takes a look inside one of organized crime’s more sinister activities: the human organ trade. Desperate buyers will pay a high price for a much-needed organ transplant to either save themselves or a loved one from certain death, […]

NOCTIFERIA Sign With Blood Blast, Announce New Full Length

February 25, 2021 0

Slovene metal legends, Noctiferia, have signed with Blood Blast Distribution for the digital release of their newly announced Reforma album, set to be unleashed on May 28th, 2021. This effort will also feature a couple of well-known guest appearances: Attila Csihar (Mayhem, etc.), Jørgen Munkeby from Shining (NOR) and David Vincent (VLTIMAS, ex-Morbid Angel). The first single, “Now You Will Pay” (feat. David Vincent) is coming on March 5th. The band on the signing with Blood Blast: “It is with […]