Zeal & Ardor have shared a live version of their previously unreleased song “Cut Me.” This track is from their new live album “Live In London,” which will be released on March 22. That effort was recorded during a show at the Electric Ballroom in London back in December 2018.
Borknagar have parted ways with vocalist Andreas “Vintersorg” Hedlund due to “personal reasons.” With him gone, bassist Simen “I.C.S. Vortex” Hestnæs will now be handling vocal duties.
The group said the following:
“Due to personal reasons, Andreas “Vintersorg” Hedlund has decided to step down as the lead vocalist of BORKNAGAR. The decision is based on mutual understanding, respect and in a friendly manner with the rest of the band. BORKNAGAR would like to express their sincere gratitude for the musical brotherhood we have shared throughout the years and wish Andreas the very best in his future endeavours. There is no drama to this situation, and our friendship will remain. No one should be too surprised if “Vintersorg” reappears as a guest vocalist on a future record.
As a natural consequence, I.C.S Vortex will take a step forward into the role as the band´s lead vocalist, and will, together with Lars Nedland, carry on BORKNAGARs legacy of vocal brilliance.
Øystein G. Brun comments:
“It is with a lot of respect, gratitude and good memories I see one of my brothers in music set sails for new shores. Times are changing, and we both saw this coming for a while. Even though we are splitting as partners in BORKNAGAR, I am happy to say that we have decided to carry on our musical brotherhood in Cronian (Official). A new album will be released whenever time allows for that.”
Andreas “Vintersorg” Hedlund comments
”Time has come to make some tough decisions and let reality set the rules. It is with both a light and heavy heart I leave Borknagar as the lead vocalist. The light part is that it´s done in an amicable way and that this is the right thing to do for me, in respect for the fans and Borknagar.
The heavy part is that it’s hard to leave something this meaningful and beautiful. My situation after the accident makes it hard to tour, and my job situation complicates things further. So in a way I’m not ”leaving” as such, it’s more like I’m putting some oil into the Borknagar machinery so the band can keep their busy schedule, get out on the road and meet you guys.
Borknagar will always have a special place in my heart and mind, and I hope that I can do some guest performances further down the road. The guys in the band are fantastic musicians and persons and I wish them the best of luck. However, Cronian is not dead and may shake its head before you know it.”
BORKNAGAR is currently in the final stages of recording their eleventh album. It will be mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studio closer this spring. An official release date will be dropped in a not so distant future.”
After The Burial have booked some spring headlining shows around their tour with Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive, and Vein. Here’s the dates:
04/20 Las Vegas, NV – BBB
04/21 Grand Junction CO – Mesa Theater
05/02 Huntington, WV – V Club
05/03 Greensboro, NC – Blind Tiger
The Ghost Inside have announced that they will be performing at The Shrine in Los Angeles, CA on July 13. This will be the band’s first live show since their horrific November 2015 bus crash.
Ministry have announced a summer European/UK tour. You can find the dates for that run below.
Tour Dates:
06/16 Nickelsdorf, AUT – Novarock
06/17 Lindau, GER – Club Vaudeville
06/18 Strasbourg, FRA – Laiterie
06/20 Clisson, FRA – Knotfest
06/22 Dessel, BEL – Graspop
06/23 Nijmegen, NET – Doornroosje
06/25 Oslo, NOR – Vulkan Arena
06/26 Aarhus, DEN – Voxhall
06/27 Hannover, GER – Pavilion
06/30 Berlin, GER – Huxleys
07/02 Bristol, UK – SWX
07/03 Glasgow, UK – SWG3
07/04 Birmingham, UK – O2 Institute
07/06 London, UK – Shepherd’s Bush Empire
07/07 Paris, FRA – La Machine du Moulin Rouge
07/09 Bochum, GER – Matrix
07/10 Prague, CZE – Roxy
07/11 Budapest, HUN – A38
07/12 Timisoara, ROM – Rock La Mures
07/13 Kosice, SLO – Collosseum Club
07/15 Riga, LAT – Melna Piektdiena (with Dying Fetus)
07/16 Tallinn, EST – Rock Cafe (with Dying Fetus)
07/17 Tampere, FIN – Pakkahuone (with Dying Fetus)
07/19 Gavle, SWE – Gefle Metal Festival
Brujeria are taking on Donald Trump once again with a new 7″ EP titled “Amaricon Czar.“ The effort comes with two songs including the title track and “Lord Nazi Ruso.“ You can check those out below and purchase the EP HERE.
In other news, Brujeria have also announced a European/UK tour with Venomous Concept, Agression, and Sangre:
05/03 Tilburg, NET – Netherlands Deathfest (Brujeria only)
05/04 Sneek, NET – Poppodium Het Bolwerk, Sneek
05/05 Roeselare, BEL – De Verlichte Geest
05/06 Hanover, GER – MusikZentrum Hannover
05/07 Bremen, GER – Tower Musikclub
05/08 Berlin, GER – cassiopeia Berlin
05/09 Brno, CZE – MELODKA
05/10 Prague, CZE – Futurum Music Bar
05/11 Munich, GER – Feierwerk
05/12 Dornbirn, AUT – Schlachthaus
05/13 Sion, CZE – Le Port Franc
05/14 Rome, ITA – Traffic Live Club
05/15 Milan, ITA – Legend Club
05/17 Colmar, FRA – Le Grillen
05/18 Paris, FRA – Petit Bain
05/20 London, UK – The Underworld Camden
05/21 Manchester, UK – Rebellion Manchester
05/22 Glasgow, UK – Cathouse Rock Club
05/23 Birmingham, UK – Mama Roux’s
05/24 Dommarien, FRA – La Niche Du Chien A Plumes
05/25 Mannheim, GER – MS Connexion Complex
05/26 Essen, GER – Turock – Disco, Live-Club And Lounge
Wage War have announced some May European/UK shows. Here’s the dates:
05/24 London, UK – Camden Assembly
05/25 Leeds, UK – Slam Dunk Festival
05/26 Hatfield, UK – Slam Dunk Festival
05/28 Antwerp, BEL – Trix
05/29 Hamburg, GER – Logo
05/30 Cologne, GER – L uxor
05/31 Amsterdam. NET – Melkweg
