Seventh Sin Announce Plans To Split

Dutch metal sextet Seventh Sin have decided to call it a day after 12 years. The announcement was made via Facebook only moments ago. The announcement reads as follow:

After 12 years Seventh Sin have decided to call it a day. The band will split up after doing another 4 shows in The Netherlands and Belgium in July and September. After that, all band members will go their own way. 

We feel sad about splitting up, but we are looking back on great times and awesome memories, things we will be talking to our grandchildren about. About having the nerve to talk to a promotor about wanting to get on stage and ending up with a support show for Kamelot, about sharing stage with awesome bands like Epica, Delain, Leaves' Eyes, ReVamp, Xandria and Stream of Passion, about touring the UK with Edenbridge, about meeting people, making new friends, sharing a passion, enjoying every single minute of a gig….. Etc. 

We want to thank all fans, promotors, DJ's, reviewers, editors of magazines, sound and light crews, all bands we had the privilege to share the stage with, all stagehands and everyone else who made it possible for us to live our dream.
We will be thankful forever. 

Please know that we are saying goodbye with pain in our hearts and we will not leave you without a proper farewell show. We will keep you posted on everything that is to come.

The band's final shows are as follow:

18th July - Babes of Metal - Jan Hertog - Eisden - Maasmechelen (B) with Nightqueen and Valkyre
25th July – Chopperclub Run – Maaseik (B) (Private gig)
5th September – Uitmarkt – Tuchthuis – Eindhoven (NL)
- T.B.A. - Seventh Sin farewell show – NL

Seventh Sin online:

http://seventhsin.nl
http://facebook.com/seventhsinmetal

Stream Of Passion confirmed to join The Gentle Storm at three shows

Dutch-Mexican metal band Stream of Passion have been confirmed to join Anneke Van Giersbergen's The Gentle Storm at three shows in October as support. Dates are as follow:

3rd October - Breda, Mezz
9th October - Groningen, Vera
10th October - Ulft, DRU Cultuurfabriek

Stream of Passion online
http://streamofpassion.com
http://facebook.com/StreamOfPassion

Epica announce show in Calgary

Dutch metal titans Epica have announced their first show in Calgary in five years. The event will take place on 20th September at MacEwan Hall with support from Eluveitie and special guests The Agonist. Tickets are available from this location.

Epica online
http://epica.nl
http://facebook.com/epica

Powerwolf premier video for Army of the Night

Wolfish power metallers Powerwolf have recently unveiled the official video for their single, Army of the Night, taken from their upcoming album Blessed & Possessed. The album will be released via Napalm Records in July. The video can be viewed below.

The band commented on the video, saying:

Army Of The Night is one of the many songs of Blessed & Possessed we can't wait to perform live.

Already the very first time we played that song during the songwriting, the energy and dynamics literally blew us away and we felt like this is going to be a must-play. While many of the songs on Blessed & Possessed are very detailed and elaborated, this one is probably one of straightest and most compact Powerwolf songs to date.

Blessed & Possessed track listing:

01. Blessed & Possessed
02. Dead Until Dark
03. Army Of The Night
04. Armata Strigoi
05. We Are The Wild
06. Higher Than Heaven
07. Christ & Combat
08. Sanctus Dominus
09. Sacramental Sister
10. All You Can Bleed
11. Let There Be Night

You can also expect to see our review of Army of the Night in the next couple of days.

Powerwolf online:

http://powerwolf.net
http://facebook.com/powerwolfmetal
http://youtube.com/powerwolfmetal

Crimson Sun sign with Maple Metal Records and reveal new album details

Finnish melodic metal quintet Crimson Sun are known for their in your face style of playing and attitude. Recently, the band signed to Canadian label Maple Metal Records and will release their debut album, Towards The Light, worldwide on 3rd August. As part of the deal Maple Metal Records will re-release the band’s 2013 EP The Border, recorded with the same line up as the new album.

Towards the Light was recorded last Fall at Deep Noise Studios, Kouvola, Fi with Saku Moilanen, and the mastering was done by Jacob Hansen (Epica, Volbeat, Amaranthe, Primal Fear) in Denmark. The album cover art is by renowned Serbian artist Slobicus Doomicus. An official video for the title track Towards the Light will be streamed online to coincide with the album's release.

Track listing for Towards the Light:

1. The Storm2. Eye of the Beholder3. Awaken4. Towards the Light5. The Herald6. Portrait of a Ghost7. Enter the Silence8. The Spark9. Clockwork Heart10. Memories Burning

Crimson Sun was founded in 2001 by guitarist Joni Junnila, and the band went through various member changes before settling down with the quintet that recorded their EP The Border in 2013. Crimson Sun will be supporting Finnish metallers Poisonblack on a mini-tour in August, with some Fall dates to be announced soon with other artists. Dates are as follow:

14/8 - Dark River Festival 2015, Honkala, Fi w/ Poisonblack, Shear, Ranger, Ghost Brigade
14/8 - Virgin Oil, Helsinki w/ Poisonblack

Crimson Sun online:

http://crimsonsun.net 

[Review] Suddenlash - Shelter

Mainland Europe is home to many talented bands, be it the big hitters of the scene such as Epica or Nightwish to the lesser known forces such as Alwaid and Hydra. It is also home to one band in particular, a band with such an enthralling sound, it's hard to break away from the hypnosis of their music. I am of course, referring to Spanish metal band Suddenlash.

Shelter was released as a single last month (May 2015) and it's taken from the band's album Soul's Revenge. The song begins with the emotive ballad of piano keys before the tragic waltz of orchestration leads the dance towards the blazing vocals and sharp guitar riffs. The vocals and music make for perfect dance partners, each changing with the tempo and atmosphere of the composition. The orchestration that shimmers throughout the track bolsters the emotion and sense of foreboding tragedy, allowing for the heavier elements of the song to go about their business, carefully yet fiercely stepping with the august vocals.

While I have yet to hear the whole album, Shelter is a captivating piece of music and strongly portrays the essence and talents of Suddenlash. I will be very surprised if they're not touring Europe and playing major festivals by this time next year.

Suddenlash online:

http://facebook.com/Suddenlash

http://twitter.com/suddenlash

Heonia and Dakesis confirmed for Valkyrian Festival 2015

French melodic metallers Heonia have been confirmed, alongside Birmingham based progressive power metal quartet Dakesis, to appear on the Valhalla Stage at the final edition of Valkyrian Festival. Heonia and Dakesis will be playing alongside the likes of blackened doom tyrants Severed Heaven as well as Victorian-styled steam punks A Clockwork Opera and dark power metal unit Winter Storm.

Heonia and Dakesis are also in the process of organising a few UK dates around the time of the festival.

Valkyrian Festival will take place on 21st November at The Venue and The Riverside in Selby. The event is sponsored by Femetalism.co.uk. Advance tickets are a mere £10 and can be purchased here. Further details can be found at this location.