A roundup of the latest news from Metal Blade Records artists including news on harlott, Trial and Mother Feather.
HARLOTT
Launch 3rd single, Whore. Album Out This Friday!
This Friday, Australian thrashers Harlott will release their new album, Extinction, via Metal Blade Records/Rocket!
Harlott returns with a harrowing offering of thrash metal, and a bleak interpretation of mankind’s future.
A blistering assault of speed and aggression awaits those who endure Extinction, as well as a reverent journey into the power and force that is metal.
For a preview of the album, the new track, “Whore”, can be heard here:
Featuring artwork by Andrei Bouzikov, Extinction is Harlott’s third album and the successor to 2015’s critically acclaimed Proliferation. Recorded at Monolith Studios (Orpheus Omega, In Malice’s Wake, Bane of Winterstorm) and mastered by Jens Bogren (Kreator, Opeth, Soilwork), the album seeks to rain pure savagery upon any listener with furious riffs, spitting verses and face melting shred that are blended effortlessly with triumphant melodies and thundering groove to make a diverse and adaptable record which pays tribute to the kings of thrash metal, while making waves in the new dawn of evil. Taking what they had already mastered and pushing the limits of dissonance, evil, and atmosphere, they bring together an offering that will satisfy the bloodlust of their manic legion, and draw in the revelers of a dying breed. Containing 12 songs of pure bedlam, Extinction pauses only for the deafening silence between each blistering track.
Pre orders available now
www.nervegas.com.au/harlott
TRIAL
Release Third And Final single, Juxtaposed. Album Out This Friday!
This Friday, Swedish heavy metallers Trial (swe) will release their new album, Motherless, via Metal Blade Records/Rocket!
For a preview of the record, the third and final single, “Juxtaposed”, can be heard at:
Formed in 2007, Trial (swe) wrote and recorded The Primordial Temple (album, 2011), which became a stepping stone from where the band was to where they wanted to be. After earning acclaimed reviews for Malicious Arts (EP, 2013) and Vessel (album, 2015), Trial (swe)’s popularity continued to grow, and it wasn’t long before Metal Blade Records signed the band. With plans to re-invent themselves once again, Motherless promises to be another step forward in their career.
Motherless track-listing:
1. Motherless
2. In Empyrean Labour
3. Cold Comes The Night
4. Juxtaposed
5. Aligerous Architect
6. Birth
7. Embodiment
8. Rebirth
Pre orders are available now
www.nervegas.com.au/trial
MOTHER FEATHER
Enters the studio with Grammy-nominated producer Joshua Valleau
This April, Mother Feather dives deep into their sophomore album with Grammy-nominated producer Joshua Valleau (Kanye West, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Common, Imani Coppola, Alice Smith). Legendary engineer Oliver Straus will be at the desk for principle recording at Mission Sound with Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Steel Panther, Diana Ross, Meatloaf) on deck to mix. On this upcoming full-length, followers of band will recognize several cuts from recent live shows, including the fevered call to love of “I.C.U.,” anthemic fan favorite “Constellation Baby,” and the infectious stomp of “Totally Awesome” (the record’s first single, which is slated for a spring release).
Regarding working with Joshua Valleau, vocalist Ann Courtney comments: “We started recording one of our songs with Josh a few years ago– I knew I wanted to work with him then because his ‘bad guy’ fearlessness and studio genius are so evident in all of his work. In the process of doing that record, it became obvious to me how deeply he understands the individual characters that create the sonic chemistry and unique voice of our band. He gets Mother Feather in a meaningful way and elevates our sound at the same time.”
In terms of what fans can expect from this upcoming album, Ann adds: “The newest songs for the album were written last fall and winter in the midst and aftermath of the US presidential election. The political climate and outcome were personally devastating, but it also re-ignited my sense of purpose. I locked myself away to write, face my depression, and stare down some uncomfortable feelings. Truthfully, I went to some very dark and lonely places. So there’s a lot of fever – and intimacy – in the new music. When I emerged from my self-exile, I discovered my band waiting for me on the other side, so there’s exuberance and catharsis there too. It’s good to have friends, ya know?! Together, the five of us worked to develop the songs and shape them into some of Mother Feather’s best, most eclectic work yet. We couldn’t be more excited for this opportunity to continue our work with Metal Blade.”
Mother Feather released their self-titled album last year via Metal Blade Records; for their efforts, the group has garnered massive buzz for their unique brand of rock, vibrant Bowie-esque costumes and makeup, and enthralling live show. Having been featured on IFC.com, TeamCoco.com, and HuffingtonPost.com (who declared them as “a great New York City band in the tradition of Great New York City Bands”), Mother Feather was also named “new band of the week” by Metal Hammer, and has received much play on Daniel P. Carter’s Rock Show on BBC Radio 1.
Mother Feather is out now
www.nervegas.com.au/?rf=kw&kw=mother+feather
