The metal community is buzzing with news of significant reissues and industry highlights, marking important milestones for beloved bands and albums.
Lamb of God: Anniversary Reissues
Lamb of God is celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of their seminal album Wrath with a special reissue, alongside a reissue of Resolution. These albums, set for release on June 14, 2024, feature remastered tracks and exclusive content, offering fans a chance to rediscover these pivotal works in the band’s discography.
These reissues provide a fresh take on classic albums, allowing both new and longtime fans to appreciate the evolution of Lamb of God’s sound. The remastered audio quality and additional content make these reissues a valuable addition to any metal collection.
Category 7: Supergroup’s Explosive New Video
The metal supergroup Category 7, which features members from iconic bands such as Overkill, Exodus, Armored Saint, and ex-Machine Head, has recently dropped a riveting new music video for their track “Exhausted.” This ensemble of heavy metal legends combines their distinctive talents to create a formidable and electrifying sound that showcases the best of their collective experience and musicianship.
“Insomnia happens more frequently as I’ve aged. Usually in connection with nightly visits to the loo. The frustration to just slumber and dream only makes matters worse. This is all a little exaggerated for me ‘cause people truly struggle with this, using medication or whatever remedy will hopefully solve the problem. Truth be told, my primary goal is to avoid all those deep dark thoughts in the middle of the night that seem to grow because I just can’t sleep. Zillion? Mr. Cooper.”
– John Bush
“Exhausted” is a powerful track that blends aggressive riffs, intricate solos, and commanding vocals, capturing the essence of each member’s original style while forging a new and exciting path in the metal genre. The music video enhances the song’s intensity with dynamic visuals that reflect the band’s energetic performance and the raw, visceral power of their music. The collaboration within Category 7 not only highlights the technical skills and creativity of its members but also underscores their dedication to evolving the metal genre. This release marks a significant moment for metal fans, promising more groundbreaking music from this supergroup.
Umbra Vitae & Ulcerate: Pushing Genre Boundaries
New albums from bands like Umbra Vitae and Ulcerate are pushing the boundaries of the metal genre, offering innovative sounds and complex compositions. Umbra Vitae’s Light Of Death and Ulcerate’s Cutting The Throat Of God are both making waves in the metal community.
These albums showcase the innovative spirit of modern metal, blending traditional elements with experimental approaches. Their complex structures and intense performances provide a fresh listening experience that challenges and excites.
After shedding the constraints of their previous work on 2020’s critically acclaimed “Stare Into Death and Be Still,” New Zealand’s avant-garde death metal titans ULCERATE have raised the bar yet again with their mind-bending seventh album, “Cutting the Throat of God.” This latest offering acknowledges the band’s gravitation towards a more melodic approach, resulting in a refined, hook-laden record that stands as a self-contained universe. The album is a fusion of inventively visceral death and black metal, where dizzying experimentation intersects with head-nodding rhythms, creating a profoundly addictive and emotionally charged experience.
Over their 25-year journey, the dynamic duo of Hoggard and Saint Merat has solidified their reputation as one of the most formidable guitar-percussion partnerships in extreme metal. Their organic evolution has led to “Cutting the Throat of God” being their most well-produced record to date, featuring impeccable rhythms, seamless transitions, compelling phrasing, and truly staggering riffage. The album’s fluid, almost liquid-like flow is enhanced by a powerful vocal performance from Paul Kelland, whose lyrics explore themes of moral rupture, the fine line between depravity and extremity, and the inevitable descent into darkness.
This album not only showcases Ulcerate’s technical prowess but also their ability to evoke profound emotion and depth, making “Cutting the Throat of God” a landmark release in their discography.
