Mire, the project featuring former As I Lay Dying guitarist Nick Hipa, have premiered a new video for their new song “The Master.” This track is from the band’s new album, “Pale Reflection,” which will be released on April 10.
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Neurosis Surprise Release New Album “An Undying Love For A Burning World”
Neurosis have digitally released a new album titled “An Undying Love For A Burning World.” Physical copies will also be available on May 8. The effort finds the band joined by vocalist/guitarist Aaron Turner (SUMAC, Isis, Old Man Gloom). He replaces Scott Kelly, who previously stepped away from music after admitting to abusing his wife and kids.
“An Undying Love For A Burning World” Track Listing:
01. “We Are Torn Wide Open”
02. “Mirror Deep”
03. “First Red Rays”
04. “Blind”
05. “Seething And Scattered”
06. “Untethered”
07. “In The Waiting Hours”
08. “Last Light”The group commented on the album:
“We need this, perhaps more than ever, and we suspect we are not alone. The trials and tribulations in our personal lives and as a band, combined with simply trying to navigate the insanity of our society, with the stress, anxiety, and isolation that come with it can be excruciating. Add to that the existential confusion and sorrow of the climate crisis and the sixth mass extinction.
It is enough to cause you to completely lose your mind if you can’t find release or catharsis. This strange emotionally charged music has always been our method of trying to survive this and this is what we’ve always been singing about. When you have spent a lifetime engaged with these energies and utilizing this form of expression to purge and purify, it feels detrimental to our well-being to let it sit idle and neglected. This was now or never.”
They also discussed recruiting Turner:
“He came straight out of the gate contributing, writing and presenting ideas. His energy matches ours perfectly. It’s as if he was always meant to be there.”
Turner added:
“From the moment I first heard Neurosis over 30 years ago, I felt this was the music my heart and mind had been seeking but not yet heard. Now after many years traveling along various musical paths of my own, the singular sound and spirit embodied by Neurosis continues to speak to the depths of my being. It is an honor and a true pleasure to have been welcomed so warmly into a band that not only shaped my perspective on the limitless possibilities of music – but has lived and exemplified the necessity of upholding creative integrity and camaraderie above all else.”
In other news, Neurosis will also return to the stage during this year’s Fire In The Mountains festival. That event will be held on July 23-26 at the Red Eagle Campground in East Glacier, MT. Guitarist/vocalist Steve Von Till commented on the performance:
“I cannot think of a more appropriate environment for us to return to the stage. Last year’s ‘Fire In The Mountains‘ festival was the most profound music event I have ever been a part of. The weekend took on a healing, cathartic ceremonial nature that is difficult to put into words. Using emotionally heavy music to build community and collectively stare darkness in the eye is something we have always believed in, but using it to directly address the heartbreaking reality of suicide, grief, loss and trauma is taking it to another level.”
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The Amity Affliction’s Split With Ahren Stringer Reportedly Hindered By $646,000 AUD Debt
According to Blunt, The Amity Affliction are still dealing with issues behind the scenes following the departure of Ahren Stringer. The bassist/vocalist is still the co-owner and director of the band’s company, which is allegedly dealing with a $646,000 AUD debt, most of which is from the Australian Taxation Office. As such, he had to continue working with vocalist Joel Birch on business matters. This includes signing off on a 2025 restructuring plan. The deal will allow the band to make regular payments for about three years to repay $512,000 worth of the original sum. Considering the circumstances, the group were seemingly unable to buy out Stringer for a clean split.
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Darkthrone To Release New Album “Pre-Historic Metal” In May
Darkthrone will be releasing a new album, titled “Pre-Historic Metal,” on May 8. A lyric video for the effort’s title track can be found below:
“Pre-Historic Metal” Track Listing:
01. “They Found One of My Graves”
02. “Pre-Historic Metal”
03. “Siberian Thaw”
04. “Deeply Rooted”
05. “The Dry Wells of Hell”
06. “So I Marched to the Sunken Empire”
07. “Eat Eat Eat Your Pride”
08. “Eon 4”Fenriz commented:
“Prehistoric is a loose term. I just figure it’s our vibe – our take on things – and it’s more a statement that we use old styles to create something new. It means that we are metal, with very loud guitars. ‘Frightfully barbaric but not without finesse,’ I call it. We collaborated in the studio more than ever – who’s playing what is still in a purple haze – but last but not least, it was a sort of hardening of the arteries. We decided to tighten the tourniquet and do eight effective songs brimming with riffs instead of the airy plodding we so much enjoy usually.”
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Catch Your Breath Premiere “Blood Money” Music Video
Catch Your Breath have premiered a new video for their new song “Blood Money.” Vocalist Josh Mowery said the following about the single:
“You can’t take what was never yours. ‘Blood Money‘ is for anyone who’s been pushed to the edge by the people who tried to own them. We’re done staying quiet while you profit off our pain. See you at the throne.”
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Failure Premiere New Song “A Way Down”
Failure have premiered a new song titled “A Way Down.” This track is from the band’s new album, “Location Lost,” which will be released on April 24. Vocalist Ken Andrews commented:
“Musically speaking, ‘A Way Down’ is an homage to two bands who actually got me to pick up the guitar and try to write my own music: The Cure and Siouxsie & The Banshees, specifically their early 80s periods with albums like Juju and Pornography. I was captured by the angular guitar approach and the unapologetic dark atmospheres that dripped off those records. Lyrically, ‘A Way Down’ is another study in miscommunication and the resulting loneliness it often brings. No silver linings here.”
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