Season of Mist are proud to announce the signing of LICE! The brand new avant garde black metal outfit, including members of SHINING and TEITANBLOOD, will release their brand new album 'Woe Betide You' on May 10, 2019. An introduction of the brand new offering can be heard at the link below.

Listen to the track on the official Season of Mist Youtube channel HERE.

LICE comment on the signing: "Lo and behold! For there is an overflowing feeling of feverish joy in the Lice mine as the one and only Season of Mist took the required steps, that finally allow us to move forward with mercurial charm from the incubation stage to scorn torrent holocaust upon all things human, and will responsibly amplify and nobly deliver our wise chants of decay to every corner and hole of this magnificent planet."

The cover artwork for 'Woe Betide You', created by Timo Ketola, can be viewed together with the album details below.

zoom	Beyond Eternal Recurrence Layers of Dirt Towards Reality Level Below Roadkill Pride Eraser ...And So the Ceaseless Murmur of the World Came to an End

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'Woe Betide You' is available for pre-ordering in the official Season of Mist shop.

Death Metal extremists MISERY INDEX have partnered up with Kerrang! to stream their entire new album, 'Rituals of Power'. In conjunction with the album stream, Kerrang! also conducted an in-depth interview with co-vocalist/bassist Jason Netherton. The interview and album stream are both available at the link below.

Listen to the album HERE.

The band comment on the album: "'Rituals of Power' is a disavowal and warning against the consequences of our so-called 'post-truth' age. Each of the 9 songs revolves loosely around this theme, yet each track also stands very much on its own. As an album however, they are all brought to life as one ‘reanimated’ monster; it’s roughly 35 minutes of unhinged, yet cohesive, riff-driven aural ballistics. We were pissed off and on fire during both the writing and recording, and we think it shows in spades. We set out to write the best album we could, based on what we would want to hear first as fans of this music, and we could not be happier."

The artwork, which is created by Raphael Gabrio, and track details can be viewed below.

zoom	Universal Untruths Decline and Fall The Choir Invisible New Salem Hammering the Nails Rituals of Power They Always Come Back I Disavow Naysayer

'Rituals of Power' is available in various formats in the Season of Mist shop.

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The Brazilian black metal underground stalwarts of MYSTIFIER have premiered their entire new full length 'Protogoni Mavri Magiki Dynasteia', which will be released on Friday, March 8. The album is now streaming via the official Season of Mist YouTube channel at the link below.

Listen to the full album on the official Season of Mist Youtube channel HERE.

MYSTIFIER lead guitarist Beelzeebubth comments: "First of all, thankill from the bottom of our hearts to all our old and new worshippers who liked our new compositions and acquired our new fifth album through the pre-order on Season of Mist. We hope that with this new work, we can conquer new horizons and more maniacs to Black Metal. Me (Beelzeebubth), Do'Urden and Warmonger are ready to kill touring around the planet to promote this Satan's Work - ""Protogoni Mavri Magiki Dynasteia"".

Open wide the Gates for the Ancient Black Magick Dynasty !,,!"

The cover artwork for 'Protogoni Mavri Magiki Dynasteia' can be viewed below, together with the album details.

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Protogoni Mavri Magiki Dynasteia Weighing Heart Ceremony Witching Lycanthropic Moon Akhenaton (Son Mighty Sun) Six Towers of Belial's Path Demoler las Torres del Cielo (en nombre del Diablo) Soultrap Sorcery of Vengeance (Introcucione d’la Melodia Mortuoria) Thanatopraxy Al Nakba (666 days of War) Chiesa dei Bambini Molestati

'Protogoni Mavri Magiki Dynasteia' is available in various formats in the Season of Mist shop.

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HEILUNG have announced a European tour in October and November this year, in support of their new album which will be released later this year. Find all details below.

The tour will kick off on October 22nd in Warsaw (PL) and will end about a month later in Paris (FR). HEILUNG will be touring in support of their upcoming release, 'Futha', which is set for worldwide release via Season of Mist in June. Find the full list of tour dates below.

HEILUNG European tour
22 Oct 19 Palladium (PL) Warschau
24 Oct 19 Berlin (DE) Admiralspalast
26 Oct 19 Essen (DE) Colosseum Theater
28 Oct 19 Munich (DE) Circus Krone
30 Oct 19 Prague (CZ) Hybernia
01 Nov 19 Halle (DE) Händelhalle
03 Nov 19 Vienna (AT) Der Globe
05 Nov 19 Zurich (CH) Volkshaus
07 Nov 19 Kiel (DE) Kieler Schloss
10 Nov 19 London (UK) Roundhouse
17 Nov 19 Brussels (BE) AB
20 Nov 19 Paris (FR) Elysée Montmartre

HEILUNG comment on the meaning of the album title 'Futha': "The majority of full rune set inscriptions start with 'Futha', and is known to us as the first four letters in all runic alphabets. It is considered that our forefathers saw magic potential in engraving the full rune line, but there is also great significance in the beginnings. Science has no key for the meaning of only engraving the first couple of letters yet, but there is, of course, a surplus of theories. One of the theories we found inspiration in, is that 'Futha' holds the meaning of fertility and female gender. As 'Ofnir' focused on war and masculine notions, the great healing power of female wild strength is evoked in Futha. Those who have been present at a birth or have seen lionesses hunting know the spirit, and we welcome and embrace it in the sounds that were born during the creation of 'Futha'."

HEILUNG latest debut full-length, 'Ofnir' (2015) was recently re-released by Season of Mist and is still available in the Season of Mist shop.

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Belgian death metal outfit CARNATION have released a brand new music video for the song "Power Trip". The song is taken from the band's full length debut 'Chapel of Abhorrence', which was released via Season of Mist in August 2018. Watch the video at the link below.

Watch the video at the official Season of Mist Youtube Channel HERE.

CARNATION are about to kick off their tour with label mates HIEROPHANT and DESERTED FEAR. The first show will take place in Hamburg (DE), on Thursday March 14. The full list of tour dates can be found below.

CARNATION with HIEROPHANT and DESERTED FEAR
14 Mar 19 Hamburg (DE) Knust
15 Mar 19 Berlin (DE) Musik und Frieden
16 Mar 19 Dresden (DE) Beatpol
17 Mar 19 Osnabrück (DE) Bastard Club
18 Mar 19 Greifswald (DE) Klex
19 Mar 19 Hannover (DE) Lux
20 Mar 19 Weinheim (DE) Cafe Central
21 Mar 19 Cologne (DE) Volta
22 Mar 19 Wiesbaden (DE) Kesselhaus
23 Mar 19 Munich (DE) Backstage
24 Mar 19 Metzingen (DE) Club thing
26 Mar 19 Luzern (CH) Schüür
27 Mar 19 Nuremberg (DE) Kantina
28 Mar 19 Leipzig (DE) Naumanns
29 Mar 19 Prague (CZ) Underdogs
30 Mar 19 Vienna (AT) Arena *
* Without CARNATION

'Chapel of Abhorrence' is available in various formats in the Season of Mist shop.

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Australian progressive rockers CIRCLES have just announced their ‘Winter’ Tour across Australian landscapes, and to the shores of New Zealand throughout July and August 2019. In addition, they are taking CITY OF SOULS and EBONIVORY along for the ride. A full list of confirmed shows can be found below.

The tour lands in New Zealand first, where Auckland’s CITY OF SOULS will headline shows in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch, then returns to Australia for CIRCLES’ headline shows in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Belgrave, and Ballarat.

CIRCLES with CITY OF SOULS and EBONIVORY
04 Jul 19 Wellington (NZ) Valhalla *
05 Jul 19 Auckland (NZ) Galatos *
06 Jul 19 Christchurch (NZ) Club Tavern *
11 Jul 19 Sydney (AU) Oxford Art Factory **
12 Jul 19 Adelaide (AU) Jive **
13 Jul 19 Melbourne (AU) Max Watts **
19 Jul 19 Brisbane (AU) The Zoo
20 Jul 19 Perth (AU) Badlands *
26 Jul 19 Canberra (AU) The Basement
02 Aug 19 Belgrave (AU) Sooki Lounge
03 Aug 19 Ballarat (AU) Karova Lounge
With CITY OF SOULS *
With CITY OF SOULS and EBONIVORY **

The Australian progressive extremists have released their latest album 'The Last One' on Season of Mist on August 31, 2018. The record is still available in the Season of Mist shop.

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SÓLSTAFIR have kicked off their very special European tour. The band will bring 9 band members, as they will be joined on stage by a string section. 'The Midnight Sun: A Light In The Storm'- tour marks the end of the touring cycle in support of their latest album 'Berdreyminn'.

SÓLSTAFIR comment: "A different approach will define this particular tour – the focus here will not only be on 'Berdreyminn'. Inspiration will also be drawn from a wider canon – a leaning towards the mellower side, to the sublime."

The massive road-trip will run through 12 more countries before the final curtain falls at the Palac Akropolis in Prague (CZ) on the 26th of March.

SÓLSTAFIR European tour
13 Mar 19 Utrecht (NL) Tivoli Cloud Nine
14 Mar 19 Bochum (DE) Christuskirche
15 Mar 19 Nuremburg (DE) Z-Bau
16 Mar 19 Berlin (DE) Apostel-Paulus-Kirche
17 Mar 19 Bremen (DE) Schlachthof
18 Mar 19 Aschaffenburg (DE) Colos Saal
19 Mar 19 Lucerne (CH) Schuur
20 Mar 19 Milan (IT) Santeria Social Club
21 Mar 19 Ljubljana (SI) Kino Siska
22 Mar 19 Novi Sad (RS) Novosadski Sajam
23 Mar 19 Brasov (RO) Kruhnen Musik Halle
24 Mar 19 Kosice (SK) Collosseum
25 Mar 19 Budapest (HU) A38
26 Mar 19 Prague (CZ) Palac Akropolis

The band will be touring in support of the Icelander's latest album, 'Berdreyminn', which is still available in the Season of Mist shop.

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ESBEN AND THE WITCH, the atmospheric post-rock trio, have launched their own signature IPA, Dull Gret! Read more below.

Brewed by Berliner Berg brewmaster Torsten Vullriede and ESBEN AND THE WITCH drummer Daniel Copeman, Dull Gret is a Berliner Berg Belgian IPA. The Belgian yeast yields a hint of spicy clove while Slovenian hop "Styrian Wolf" - developed by the Slovenian Institute For Hop Research And Brewing - delivers intense blueberry and floral notes and a proper amount of bitterness.

In 1563, Peter Brueghel painted a vision of an unruly woman, leading a female army to pillage hell. She is Dull Gret. This is ESBEN AND THE WITCH's vision, their call to arms; a tribute to the women out there who dare to go against the grain, despite the battles they encounter on the way.

For more information on Dull Gret, visit Berliner Berg's website HERE.

ESBEN AND THE WITCH's latest album, 'Nowhere,' was released on November 16, 2018 via Season of Mist and is still available in the Season of Mist shop.

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SARAH LONGFIELD, named one of "the world’s greatest 7 and 8 string guitarists" via Guitar World, will be embarking on a month-long tour this year as support for FELIX MARTIN. The full list of tour dates can be found below.

The run will kick off on May 1 in West Hollywood, CA and will conclude on May 30 in Dallas.

SARAH LONGFIELD (w/ Felix Martin, Hedras)
05/01: West Hollywood, CA @ Viper Room
05/02: Las Vegas, NV @ Bunkhouse
05/03: Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk
05/04: Cupertino, CA @ The X Bar
05/05: Portland, OR @ Twilight Cafe
05/06: Seattle, WA @ Club Sur Rocks
05/08: Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
05/09: Denver, CO @ Lost Lake
05/10: Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room
05/11: Des Moines, IA @ Lefty’s
05/12: Madison, WI @ The Annex
05/13: Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
05/15: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
05/16: Pittsburgh, PA @ The Smiling Moose
05/17: Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall
05/19: Brooklyn, NY @ Goldsounds (TICKETS // EVENT LINK)
05/20: Washington, DC @ The Pinch (EVENT LINK)
05/21: Greenville, SC @ The Radio Room (TICKETS)
05/23: Margate, FL @ O’Malley’s (TICKETS // EVENT LINK)
05/24: Orlando, FL @ The Haven (TICKETS // EVENT LINK)
05/25: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (TICKETS // EVENT LINK)
05/28: Houston, TX @ The Secret Group (TICKETS // EVENT LINK)
05/29: Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog Bar (TICKETS // EVENT LINK)
05/30: Dallas, TX @ Three Links (TICKETS)

SARAH LONGFIELD will be touring in support of her ambitious new album, 'Disparity’, which is still available in the Season of Mist shop.

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Norwegian Black & Roll veterans VREID will be direct support for KALMAH on their upcoming trek, making it the band's first time back in North America in six years! The tour will kick off on April 17 in Dallas, TX and will conclude on May 1 in Baltimore, MD.

The full itinerary is as follows:

VREID (supporting KALMAH):
04/17: Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
04/19: Mesa, AZ @ Club Red
04/20: Los Angeles, CA @ The Hi Hat **SOLD OUT**
04/21: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
04/22: Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom
04/23: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
04/25: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
04/26: Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room
04/27: Chicago, IL @ Reggies
04/28: Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground
04/29: Montreal, QC @ L’Astral
04/30: New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
05/01: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
*More dates TBA

VREID have previously released their new grand opus 'Lifehunger' on Season of Mist. The album is still available in various formats in the Season of Mist shop.

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Cape Fear metal legends WEEDEATER have announced a slew of U.S. headliner tour dates this upcoming April. The trek will kick off on April 14 in the band's homestate of North Carolina in Raleigh and will conclude on April 30 in Richmond, VA.

WEEDEATER will be joined by very special guests on various dates, including ASG (April 14, 29-30), BEITTHEMEANS (April 14-18), THE SKULL (April 18-27), HIGH TONE SON OF A BITCH (April 19-25), and Black Cobra (April 25). A full itinerary can be found below.

WEEDEATER Southern U.S. Headliner w/ ASG, TOKE, + BEITTHEMEANS:
03/13: Austin, TX @ Lost Well (TICKETS)
03/14: Little Rock, AR @ Whitewater Tavern
03/15: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (TICKETS)
03/16: Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern

WEEDEATER U.S. Headliner w/ Special Guests:
04/14: Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater $*
04/15: Greenville, SC @ Radio Room *
04/17: Asheville, NC @ Sly Grog Lounge *
04/18: Huntington, WV @ V Club *^
04/19: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary ^ &
04/20: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle ^&
04/21: Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme ^&
04/23: Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place ^&
04/24: Portland, ME @ State Theatre ^&
04/25: Cambridge, MA @ Middle East ^&#
04/27: Brooklyn, NY @ Desertfest ^
04/29: Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery $
04/30: Richmond, VA @ Richmond Music Hall $
* w/ Beitthemeans
$ w/ ASG
^ w/ The Skull
& w/ High Tone Son of a Bitch
# w/ Black Cobra

All WEEDEATER albums are available at the Season of Mist shop.

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Canadian noise rockers KEN mode will be embarking on a North American tour this spring. The full list of tour dates is presented below.

KEN mode Tour Dates:
03/16: London, ON @ Richmond Tavern (JUNOfest)
04/20: Winnipeg, MB @ The Park Theatre (Manitoba Metal Fest)
05.21: Regina, SK @ The Exchange (TICKETS)
05.22: Edmonton, AB @ Starlight (TICKETS)
05/24: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre (Modified Ghost Festival)
05.29: Portland, OR @ High Water Mark
05/30: Seattle, WA @ Barboza (Northwest Terror Fest)
06.01: Boise, ID @ Bump HQ
06.02: Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Ct
06.03: Denver, CO @ Hi Dive

Additionally, KEN mode have been nominated for a JUNO Award in the Metal/Hard Rock Album of the Year category. KEN mode previously won the JUNO in 2012, and have a total of four nominations under their belt.KEN mode will be touring in support of their JUNO-nominated album, 'Loved,' which was released in August 2018 via Season of Mist. The record is still available in the Season of Mist shop.

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Multi-instrumentalist MARK DEUTROM (MELVINS, CLOWN ALLEY) has partnered up with Pop Matters to premiere the trippy new music video for the song "Through the Ringing Cedars," which is taken from Deutrom's new album, 'The Blue Bird'.Watch the video below.

The video, which was filmed and created by David Brenner, can be seen at THIS LOCATION.

In addition, Deutrom will be performing with his band under the name BELLRINGER for a series of dates across North America this spring as support for VALLEY OF THE SUN. The full itinerary can be found below.

MARK DEUTROM comments about the tour, "I'm absolutely delighted to be getting on the road with my band BELLRINGER for the very first time, and also sharing the stage with VALLEY OF THE SUN. BELLRINGER will be playing material from all of my solo LPs and also some special treats, so come out and get your bell rung."

BELLRINGER (supporting Valley of the Sun):
04/13: Milwaukee, MI @ Cactus Club
04/14: Iowa City, IA @ Gabe’s
04/15: Sioux Falls, SD @ Biggs
04/16: Fargo, ND @ Aquarium
04/17: Winnipeg, MN @ Windsor Hotel
04/18: Saskatoon, SK @ Amigos
04/19: Edmonton, AB @ Starlite
04/20: Calgary, AB @ County Line Saloon (as part of 420 Fest)
04/23: Vancouver, BC @ Astoria
04/24: Seattle, WA @ Substation
04/25: Portland, OR @ Dantes
04/27: Sacramento, CA @ Café Colonial
04/28: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Metro Opera House
04/29: Los Angeles, CA @ Resident
04/30: Phoenix, AZ @ Club Red
05/02: Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live!
05/03: Fort Worth, TX @ Lola’s
05/04: Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street
05/05: St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
05/06: Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
05/07: Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s

'The Blue Bird' is still available in the Season of Mist shop.

Join MARK DEUTROM on his official Facebook page.