A roundup of the latest news from Nuclear Blast artists including new music and updates from Dimmu Borgir, Immolation and Venom Inc.
Dimmu Borgir unveil first live clip ‘Mourning Palace (live at Wacken)’ + launch DVD pre-order!
As 2017 marks the year of the great return of Norwegian symphonic black metal giants, DIMMU BORGIR, they will release their highly-anticipated double-DVD »Forces Of The Northern Night« on April 28th. Available in different formats, the release will contain two live rituals:
Their legendary concert in Oslo, showing DIMMU BORGIR on stage with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra and a bombastic choir, as well as the entire performance at Wacken Open Air with almost 100 musicians in action.
Today, the Norwegians unveil their first video from the Wacken show – see the raging black metal hymn ‘Mourning Palace’ live with the Czech National Symphonic Orchestra here:
Get the physical formats of »Forces Of The Northern Night« here:
http://nblast.de/DimmuBorgirFOTNNNB
Pre-order the live shows now digitally and receive ‘Mourning Palace (live in Oslo)’ instantly or stream this song here:
http://nblast.de/DIMMUBORGIRDigital
This unique combination of elegance and extravagance has long seemed like a natural evolution for fans, but much time, arrangements and commitment were necessary to put this gigantic production into reality and fill the stage with 90 minutes of mindblowing sets per night. The shows guide the fans through classics from the band’s discography – from the majestic finisher ‘Mourning Palace’ to the stomping manifesto ‘Puritania‘ and the haunting ‘Gateways’… Norway’s DIMMU BORGIR know how to leave nothing behind but pure ashes!
Immolation release ‘Fostering The Divide’ lyric video
New York death metal giants IMMOLATION are currently on tour in North America in support of their upcoming album »Atonement«, which will be released on February 24th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band has released a lyric video for the brand new track ‘Fostering The Divide’, here:
»Atonement« was recorded at Millbrook Sound Studios in Millbrook, NY with longtime producer Paul Orofino, and mixed and mastered once again by Zack Ohren (ALL SHALL PERISH, DECREPIT BIRTH, SUFFOCATION). Cover art was created by renowned artist Pär Olofsson (IMMORTAL, THE FACELESS, EXODUS, ABYSMAL DAWN), along with additional artwork by the very talented Zbigniew Bielak (GHOST, ENSLAVED, PARADISE LOST, WATAIN).
Pre-order a physical copy of »Atonement« by itself or in various bundles from the Nuclear Blast webshop: http://nblast.de/ImmolationAtonement
‘Destructive Currents’ and ‘Fostering The Divide’ are now available as an instant download, when you pre-order »Atonement« from iTunes and Amazon: http://nblast.de/ImmolationDownloads
Venom Inc sign with Nuclear Blast Records and Breaking Bands LLC
In mid-2015, former VENOM member Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan, together with original members Jeff “Mantas” Dunn and Tony “Abaddon” Bray, formed a second incarnation of Britain’s seminal black metal band. After coming together under the flag VENOM INC, history began to write itself once again. Now, after proving their lasting prowess on the road and at festivals internationally throughout the past year, the band is pleased to announce their signing with premier international heavy metal label Nuclear Blast Records. The band is scheduled to release a new album this year – more details coming soon!
Nuclear Blast A&R Manager Jaap Wagemaker states, “Nuclear Blast is very stoked to welcome Mantas, Abaddon and the Demolition Man as new members of the Nuclear Family! We grew up with the first three albums that Mantas and Abaddon recorded and made them legendary, and that led the foundations to black metal! I’ve also been a big fan of ATOMKRAFT with the Demolition Man as well! I’ve already had the pleasure of working with Mantas and Abaddon early 90’s when there was a tribute released, »In The Name Of Satan«, and when they did the reunion show at Dynamo Open Air! A couple of years ago I saw them perform with VENOM INC – their first ever concert at Keep It True and ever since then the band have proven to be road warriors and have played around the globe answering to the calls of their legions!
This year I received the first demos and they proved that they are still built of iron and steel and that they have returned at full force! The band is ready to write another chapter to their legendary status! It is with great pride that we welcome VENOM INC to Nuclear Blast!”
VENOM INC‘s Tony “The Demolition Man” Dolan states, “It is my greatest pleasure to announce we are now part of the superb Nuclear Blast team and roster! Nuclear Blast is a label run by people who care about their art, know what they are doing and hold their artist roster, and the fans, to the highest standard and level of respect. Their roster includes some of my biggest musical heroes. Those artists, combined with our friends on the exceptional Nuclear Blast staff, are what makes this label the very best. Top artists and a great team. I feel humbled and grateful to join their ranks. I know we will give all we have to make this partnership the very best in every way it can possibly be. For this opportunity, I thank them. ALL HAIL AVE!”
VENOM INC‘s Jeff “Mantas” Dunn adds, “It is an absolute honor and a privilege to now be part of the Nuclear Blast roster. I would like to thank all involved in this journey and our arrival at this prestigious destination. The one thing that I think that I can proudly say is that this has been realized through sheer hard work, perseverance and determination, and of course the amazing support from our lifeblood… THE FANS. I have to admit that I am overwhelmed and humbled by the faith and belief bestowed upon us by our management and now our new home, Nuclear Blast. So now, we have a new beginning with firm foundations in every respect. MAXIMUM RESPECT!”
Additionally, VENOM INC is now represented by Breaking Bands LLC (TESTAMENT vocalist and co-manager Chuck Billy, Adrenaline PR CEO Maria Ferrero, and former MegaForce Records and Crazed Management owners Jon and Marsha Zazula) for management, as well as Hexagon Booking Agency (Jerome Haultier) for booking in Europe and the UK and Circle Talent Agency (Dan Rozenblum) in North America.
Jon Zazula states, “Mantas and Abbadon have been friends of the Zazula family for 35 years, and it was Dolan that got us all together. We’ll see where it goes! I must say that their new album is über heavy – you’re going to love it!”
Maria Ferrero recalls, “I’m so happy to be able to work with VENOM INC! This band is so close to home and to my heart, as one of the first shows I ever saw was the VENOM show that Jon and Marsha presented as Rock N Roll Heaven Presents in 1983. I’ve always believed in whatever they did, and to have Jon and Chuck as partners and to be able to continue to do this with people like VENOM INC brings it back around full circle. We’re ready to knock this out of the park, have fun, succeed and pave the way for bands of the future.”
Chuck Billy adds, “Congratulations to VENOM INC for signing a multi-record deal with Nuclear Blast. I couldn’t be more proud to have such an iconic band added to the Breaking Bands LLC roster, as well. Wishing them the best of luck – the best is yet to come!”
VENOM INC are set to perform at several festivals in Europe throughout 2017, including stops at Hammerfest Festival, Inferno Festival, Heavy Metal Cauldron and others. The band will perform classic VENOM sets. See below for all current performance dates:
23.03. UK Pwllheli – Hammerfest
01.04. UK Glasgow – Lords Of The Land Festival
13.04. N Oslo – Inferno Festival
29.04. P Barroselas – Barroselas Metalfest
24.07. SLO Tolmin – Metaldays
27.10. FIN Helsinki – Heavy Metal Cauldron
