From Earsplit Candlelight USA has unleashed an explosive batch of new releases for the
fall quarter, supplying thrash, black, death, doom fans with quality metal
releases all-around. Hence, we have a lot of bands that are dying to talk about
their latest accomplishments...
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ABIGAIL WILLIAMS
In The Shadow of a Thousand Suns, the blistering debut full-length for
American atmospheric black metal outfit Abigail Williams is taking critics
and fans of the genre by critically-acclaimed storm. After multiple
successful North American and European tours, festival appearances and shows
with Emperor in 2007 already under their belt, and tours through the rest of the
year announced or in the works, this band will become a household name in the
metal genre in no time. Produced by James Murphy and featuring the drumming
of Trym Torson (Emperor/Zyklon), In the Shadow of a Thousand Suns is an
undeniably intense, professionally executed release.
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SOTHIS
One of Candlelight's latest signings, LA's black metal unit Sothis is
garnishing a bit of attention. As recently featured on Myspace's metal page,
their debut full-length De Oppresso Liber unloads nine tracks of scathing,
soulless, synth-laden battery, and sets the band up for an active year.
Tour and show news is pending for the band with more news to follow shortly. An
interview recently posted to Youtube shows Sothis drummer Dross in an in-depth
mixing board discussion on the album in-studio in Sweden with
producer Andy LaRocque:
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DESTRUCTION
There is no better champion of thrash than Germany's Destruction. Hailed as
one of the genre's innovators (and best) the trio have consistently delivered a
characteristic one-two knock out punch of speed and intensity.
Uncompromising, honest and determined, they continue decades after their
genesis. The new album D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. not only represents the latest
release from the thrash juggernaut, it additionally celebrates 25 years of
commitment from Destruction that continues to prove there is no
slowing down for them. Following the impressive 2005 Inventor of Evil and 2007
re-recorded album Thrash Anthems, D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. unveils a hurricane of
technically skilled, energetic thrash, executing an array of material that bears
influence from all eras of their discography. Destruction never fail to
deliver.
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OMNIUM GATHERUM
Formed in 1996, Omnium Gatherum quickly amassed a loyal fanbase.
Confidently blending melody and aggression this band has entertained an
international audience that has grown with each new recording. Signing to
Candlelight in 2006 the band released Stuck Here on Snake’s Way in 2007. The
album was supported by numerous European tours, including runs with Dark
Tranquility, Caliban, and Entombed, and hit the Finnish charts at position 31.
Now with The Red Shift the band again commence to touring with a fall run
alongside Nile and Grave. The band have already completed a video for the
album’s lead off track which is already available at numerous sites. The Red
Shift is a development priority recording for Candlelight this fall. Producer
Dan Swano, who masterminded the album’s recording proclaims, "I hate bands like
Omnium Gatherum... they are so good it pisses me off!”
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KHOLD
Primitive yet mature, this Norwegian band’s seemingly simplistic
compositions incorporate dark, noxious atmospheres within ther demanding,
sonic riffing. Their Norwegian lyrics add further charm to their music for their
largely English-speaking fanbase. After several successful European tours and
numerous major metal festivals, the band took a brief hiatus (some of the
members concentrating on their Tulus project) and return now in 2008 with their
newest full-length Hundre Ar Gammal.
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