Corrosion Of Conformity have shared a teaser for their new song “You Or Me.” You can check that out below. The full track will debut on March 10. It will also appear on the band’s new album “Good God / Baad Man,” which will be released on April 3.
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Alissa White-Gluz (Ex-Arch Enemy) Says Her New Band Will Be Called Blue Medusa
Alissa White-Gluz (ex-Arch Enemy, ex-The Agonist) has revealed that her new band will be called Blue Medusa. The project finds the frontwoman joined by guitarists Alyssa Day (Mindscar, Absentia) and Dani Sophia (ex-Till Lindemann). Bassist Alicia Vigil (Vigil Of War, DragonForce) and drummer Delaney Jaster (Stitched Up Heart) will also take part in live shows.
White-Gluz commented:
“The year of the snake is finally over – now it’s time to shed the skin.
Today, on International Women’s Day, I’m proud to announce my new band: BLUE MEDUSA.
After twenty years performing on the world’s biggest stages, I’m entering a new creative chapter. Blue Medusa is the next evolution of everything I’ve been building toward; a project where my full artistic vision can exist without limits.
You’ll hear blazing guitar solos, crushing riffs, brutal vocals, fast and aggressive drums, thoughtful melodies, and deeply introspective lyrics layered with meaning.
Blue Medusa features an incredible lineup of musicians: ⚡ Alyssa Day – guitar ⚡ Dani Sophia – guitar
Joining us live on drums and bass will be two absolute powerhouses: ⚡ Delaney Jaster – drums ⚡ Alicia Vigil – bass
I chose to share this news on International Women’s Day because building stronger platforms for women in heavy music is something I care deeply about. I’ve been carving my own path in this genre for a long time, and I want to help pave the road for the next generation of women who love metal as much as I do.
Medusa turned people to stone… I want to pave the road in sapphire. 🔹
New music is coming soon. First live appearances: Louder Than Life and Aftershock.”
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Former The S.E.T. Guitarist Brady Ebert Tells Fans To Stop Supporting The Band
Former The S.E.T. guitarist Brady Ebert (Experience, ex-Turnstile) recently commented on the release of the band’s “Self Evident Truth” EP. He encouraged fans to listen to the effort, while also telling them to stop supporting the band. Here’s Ebert’s statement:
“The S.e.t. Ep came out today [March 6]. Check it out on Spotify or somewhere streaming but dont support the band, as at this point it’s more a cover band than anything. I’m proud of the sound I created and the riffs on that album, as well as the whole art direction and image that I contributed. I’m not normally one to talk on the internet or publicly as anyone who knows me knows but misinformation and lying are becoming an epidemic in this world”
[via The PRP]
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Moonspell To Release New Album “Far From God” In July
Moonspell will be releasing a new album, titled “Far From God,” on July 3. A music video for the effort’s title track will debut on March 25.
Vocalist Fernando Ribeiro commented on the album during a Q&A session on the band’s Instagram:
“Let’s say the people that have listened to it now so far call it the ‘Irreligious’ [MOONSPELL’s second album, which came out in 1996] of the 21st century. And why? Because we had many places to go, so we are going to a place that is more familiar to us. So, it’s a gothic metal album. It’s an album that doesn’t have the social or quite the philosophical tones of other albums. It’s a very simple album. It’s very melodic. It’s very atmospheric. It’s very delicate and it’s very emotional for us too. It was recorded in Porto [Portugal] during these past few months with Jaime Gomez Arellano, the one that worked with us on ‘Hermitage’. There’s going to be a lot of clean vocals, yeah. But it’s also MOONSPELL. The fortunate people that have listened to it so far, people that work with us, the producer, close friends, they say it’s MOONSPELL. And for us it’s the best compliment.
It’s very, very hard to speak about our own music, and why? Because it’s an important part of our life and hopefully an important part of your life too. So the best things in life, I think, you fail to explain. It’s just a question of feeling. But what we have tried to do on this album was to try to underline some characteristics of MOONSPELL, which are more bordering the romantic and more bordering the existential vibes of our band and of our music and of our life.”
He went on to discuss the writing process:
“It was a difficult album to write. We had a lot of trial and error. I made, like, 50-something [sets of] lyrics. I had 10 album titles, and that’s not very common in MOONSPELL.”
He also explained the lengthy wait:
“In a nutshell, after ‘Hermitage’, you know what happened. There was the pandemic, there was a lot of stuff, picking up life, picking up the pieces, I would say, and finding out the direction. So the direction we did, it’s what we do the best, I think. It’s the gothic metal.
It has a bit of everything, I have to say, of the MOONSPELL nature. There are songs that are quite dark and a bit disturbing. There are songs that are very uplifting, but I think, really, it’s the ‘Irreligious’ of the 21st century. It’s an album that doesn’t have anything else than gothic and metal.”
He also talked about leaning into the band’s “gothic” side this time around:
“I’ve been listening to a lot of gothic music, not only the old legends, like FIELDS OF THE NEPHILIM or THE SISTERS OF MERCY, LOVE LIKE BLOOD or BAUHAUS, et cetera, but also the FRENCH POLICE, TWIN TRIBES, a lot of Spanish goth too. And I really got into that vibe. So, we decided to go that way. It’s always hard to choose. We could make a heavier album. We could make an album in Portuguese. We could make an album industrial-like. So that’s the price of the MOONSPELL freedom. I think every fan has [their] moments with our music. Some albums were not very well understood at the beginning and then they were catching up. I think ‘Hermitage’ still has a lot of catching up to do. So let’s see how ‘Far From God’ gets you. I think it’s really a beautiful album.
To be honest, after this revival of gothic, with especially those bands, more electro bands, TWIN TRIBES, FRENCH POLICE, et cetera, I felt that the ‘gothic metal’ term was just easily abused. Because a lot of it doesn’t have pain, doesn’t have love, doesn’t have desperation. It’s just the flowers, but not the wither flowers. So it’s just the stardust but not the dust. So we decided to bring this melancholy back.”
He also added the following about the cover art:
“We’re gonna reveal it soon, probably on the March 25th too. Why not? Because I think the album is going to be on presale since March 25th already. So, the cover artwork, it’s made by Eliran Kantor. It’s a beautiful cover artwork. I loved it since the day I saw the sketch. It’s not probably the cover you expected from MOONSPELL — I don’t know why — but, yeah, I think it’s beautiful. And if fits really the album. There’ll be two or three music videos for this album. The first one is coming 25th of March.”
[via Blabbermouth]
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Former Ingested Vocalist Josh Davies: “I Categorically Deny All Allegations That Have Been Circulated On Social Media”
As previously reported, Ingested recently fired Josh Davies after he was accused of sexual assault and misconduct. Now, the vocalist has responded with a new statement denying the allegations.
Davies said the following:
“In light of recent allegations circulating online, I consider it important to address several matters directly.
Regarding the allegation from 7th July 2022, I have evidence demonstrating that on that date I was working during the day, returned home to prepare, travelled by train to attend a show, and then returned to work again at 5am the following moming. One of the bands performing stayed over after the show and no girls were present at that time.
When I initially messaged the individual making this allegation, I was unaware that she was 17 years and 364 days old. At the time I was 21 and believed she was around my age.
A second allegation was made by an individual who appeared anonymously in a video while publicly making statements about me. She stated that she was 17; however, evidence indicates she was 21 at the time. I also categorically deny the claim that I met her while she was intoxicated. At that time in my life I was sober and would not place myself in a situation where I was alone with someone who was intoxicated.
To date, I have not been contacted by the police and I am not currently under investigation, I categorically deny all allegations that have been circulated on social media. Any suggestion that I have abused or taken advantage of anyone is completely untrue.
While I acknowledge that in my younger years I lived a lifestyle where I met different people while single and struggling with my mental health, I stand firm that I have never abused or taken advantage of anyone.
It is disappointing that events from my past have been brought forward during significant moments in my life, including joining a new project, publicly sharing my relationship for the first time, performing at Download and announcing a recent tour.
Given the seriousness of these allegations, I am seeking advice from both the police and legal representatives. As this matter may now be subject to legal consideration, I will not be making any further public comment at this time.
Finally, I apologise to anyone who may feel distressed or triggered by seeing these allegations discussed online due to their own personal experiences.”
He continued:
“The evidence provided clearly shows the date of the allegation made public and confirms that I was not present at the time the alleged incident is said to have occurred. It is therefore impossible for me to have committed any offence under those circumstances.
I also find it concerning that a group chat was created by an individual known to me, Ashley, within which the lengthy message referenced was circulated and later forwarded to me.
Whilst the nature of the allegations being made is extremely serious, falsely accusing someone of an offence they clearly have not committed is also a serious matter.
I challenge anyone making these allegations to provide credible evidence of any crime I have committed, either to myself or to the relevant authorities.
Harassment, malicious communications and defamation carry both criminal and civil consequences, and I will not accept the continued spread of false allegations.”
He also added:
“In relation to a certain virus allegation I went private and had a blood test. I can confirm I am negative and anybody that is close to me that wishes to see, message me and I will show you the results :)”
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Watch Pro-Shot Footage Of Bush’s Set At The 1996 Pinkpop Festival
Pro-shot footage of Bush‘s May 27, 1996 set at the Pinkpop festival in Landgraaf, Netherlands has been uploaded to YouTube. You can check that out below:
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Sacred Reich Announce Summer European Tour
Sacred Reich have announced a summer European tour. Angelus Apatrida, Sarcator, Aquilla, and Velozza will open on select dates.
Tour Dates:
07/24 Hohenems, AUT – Speedfest Austria
07/25 Tolmin, SLO – Tolminator
07/26 Bratislava, SLO – Randal Club (feat. Aquilla)
07/28 Munich, GER – Free and Easy & Backstage (feat. Sarcator)
07/30 Hamburg, GER – MS Stubnitz (feat. Sarcator)
07/31 Berlin, GER – Lido (feat. Sarcator)
08/01 Wiesbaden, GER – Schlachthof (feat. Black Label Society)
08/02 Osnabrück, GER – Bastard Club
08/04 Utrecht, NET – Tivoli (feat. Angelus Apatrida & Velozza)
08/05 Weert, NET – Bosuil (feat. Angelus Apatrida & Velozza)
08/06 Kortrijk, BEL – Alcatraz Festival
08/07 Schlotheim, GER – Party San
08/08 Jaromer, CZE – Brutal Assault
08/09 Dublin, IRE – Sepulfest
08/11 Martigny, SWI – Sunset Bar (feat. Angelus Apatrida)
08/12 Lucerne, SWI – Schüür (feat. Angelus Apatrida)
08/13 Francavilla al Mare, ITA – Frantic Fest
08/16 Carhaix, FRA – Motocultor
08/18 Dortmund, GER – Junkyard (feat. Aquilla)
08/20 Karlsruhe, GER – P8 (feat. Aquilla)
08/21 Dresden, GER – Chemiefabrik (feat. Aquilla)
08/22 Spital am Semmering, AUT – Kaltenbach Open Air
08/26 Thessaloniki, GRE – Eightball Club
08/28 Rethymno, GRE – Rethymno Rocks
08/30 Athens, GRE – Gagarin 205
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