February 4, 2011

GRAILS NEW ALBUM IN FEBRUARY

The new album from Grails, "Deep Politics", will be out via Temporary Residence on February 22.

Here's what the label has to say about the album:

Deep Politics was conceived during the lengthiest gestation period between Grails albums, and reflects a deeper, more educated level of concentration. In their ongoing exploration of occult/fringe culture and the rich history of film music, they have cultivated a unique environment that inspires both an eternal sense of longing and an indelible sense of dread. Produced by the band, as always, the most immediately noticeable advances are the lush string arrangements (courtesy of acclaimed composer Timba Harris) and increasing use of the same kind of fetishistic cut-and-paste production techniques that made producers like RZA and MF Doom hip-hop legends. It's a seemingly unlikely twist to the Grails aesthetic, but not unusual given the size of the pot in which they've stirred just about every genre imaginable. Through tireless exploration and awe-inspiring execution, Grails have found their true calling as purveyors of a new kind of library music, to be discovered by future generations of crate diggers and curious forward-thinkers.

GRAVE MIASMA AND TRAP THEM TO ROADBURN


Both Grave Miasma and Trap Them has been confirmed to the Roadburn Festival in April. They will play on the day curated by Sunn O))). This means, by my count, that Sunn O))) has one more act to confirm, and then the line-up will be complete. And what a line-up!

By the way, the first image above is the official Roadburn artwork, made by David V. D'Andrea. Nice one!

BURZUM NEW ALBUM IN MARCH

A year after last album "Belus", Burzum brings us another new release. "Fallen" will be out on March 7 via Back on Black. Varg Vikernes seems to be very productive now after his stint in jail. If you liked "Belus" you will definitely not be disappointed with "Fallen", as it sounds like the natural follow-up.

The album will be released on 180 gram black vinyl, limited edition 180 gram clear vinyl (3000 copies) and digipak CD.

Tracklist:

SIDE A
1. Fraverdenstreet (1:03)
2. Jeg Faller (7:50)
3. Valen (9:21)
4. Vanvidd (7:05)
(Total side length 25:19)
SIDE B
5. Enhver Til Sitt (6:16)
6. Budstikken (10:09)
7. Til Hel Og Tilbake Igjen (Frahel) (5:57)
(Total side length 22:22)

CHURCH OF MISERY REISSUES FROM RISE ABOVE

Rise Above presents some excellent news. On April 11 they will reissue two very sought after releases with Japan's Church of Misery; their first two albums. They will be released both on CD and limited edition vinyl.

Debut album, "Master of Brutality" was originally released by Southern Lord in 2001. This reissue comes re-mastered, re-packaged and including bonus tracks.

The second album, "The Second Coming" was originally released in 2004, and this one also comes re-mastered, re-packaged and with a bonus track.

Church of Misery will also head out for a full European tour to coincide with these releases. More details about this later on.

Full track listings for the two albums looks like this:

"Master of Brutality (RISECD/LP134)"
1. Killfornia (Ed Kemper)
2. Ripping Into Pieces (Peter Sutcliffe)
3. Meglomania (Hurbert Mullin)
4. Green River
5. Cities on Flame
6. Master of Brutality (John Wayne Gacy)
Bonus Tracks
7. Boston Strangler (Albert De Salvo)
8. Candy Man (Dean Coroll)
9. Lucifer Rising (Live)

"The Second Coming" (RISECD/LP135)
1. I, Motherfucker (Ted Bundy)
2. Soul Discharge (Mark Essex)
3. Red Ripper Blues (Andrei Chikatilo)
4. Filth Bitch Boogie (Aileen Wuornos)
5. One Way Or Another (Cactus cover)
6. Candy Man (Dean Coroll)
7. El Topo
Bonus Track
8. For Madmen Only (May Blitz cover)

February 1, 2011

EYEHATEGOD EURO TOUR

Eyehategod just posted a few European dates on their site, and from what I can gather there are more in the works. These dates are confirmed so far:

Jun. 17 - Val de Moine (Hellfest) - Clisson, France
Jun. 18 - Kristonfest at Bilbao - Bilbao, Spain
Jun. 21 - La[2] - Barcelona, Spain
Jul. 09 - Club YK - Helsink, Finland
Jul. 10 - Lutakko - Jyväskylä, Finland

WEEDEATER NEW TRACK POSTED ONLINE

Brooklyn Vegan treats us with a new track from the forthcoming Weedeater album, "Jason... the Dragon", to be released in March via Southern Lord.

Listen to the track here.