Year Of The Goat: New Video From Swedish Occult Metal Sect

Blazing with over fifty minutes of supreme, metallic occult rock, Angels’ Necropolis, the infernal debut album from YEAR OF THE GOAT, has been claiming mass praise from  heavy metal fans and critics alike, elevating this new act in the ranks of the scene quickly.

A brilliantly infectious album highlighting classic metal/occult rock harmonies Östergötland/Norrköping, Sweden-based quintet seemingly permeate the air around them with, rather than “perform” or “execute,” the atmospheric permeation of the eight rituals which comprise their Angel’s Necropolis offering form the proper conditions to transport the listener to another plane of existence; a meditative state in tribute to Lucifer and his legions. The album was released on CD, LP and digitally worldwide via Ván Records, also liable for bringing The Devil’s Blood, The Ruins Of Beverast, Nagelfar and others into the cult spotlight over the last decade.

This week YEAR OF THE GOAT has set loose a brand new video for the track “Spirits Of Fire,” showcasing the incredibly hooks and melodies the band have seemingly perfected, depicted in a psychedelic 70s Occult horror  theme.

Succumb to Him with the “Spirits Of Fire” video as well as full stream of Angels’ Necropolis HERE.

YEAR OF THE GOAT will hit the stage sporadically and continuously through the year, having just announced the acts first confirmed performances of 2013. Stay tuned for further updates as more shows are confirmed.

YEAR OF THE GOAT Live Rituals:

3/01/2013 John Dee - Sankt Hanshaugen, Norway

3/09/2013 Dynamo - Norrköping, Sweden

3/22/2013 Harry’s Rock Night - Linkoping, Sweden

5/24/2013 Club Destroyer - Sundsvall, Sweden

7/27/2013 Skogsröjet - Rejmre, Sweden

8/29/2013 Beyond The Gates - Bergen, Norway

11/16/2013 Hammer Of Doom Festival - Würzburg, Germany

"Album Of The Month" - Metal Hammer Greece

"...the hooks on Angels' Necropolis are extraordinary, its Blue Oyster Cult-derived fare countered by spellbinding, haunting lyrical content. Heavy on substance but devoid of gimmickry, it's seductive: an impeccable balance of profundity and accessibility. 4/5" - Terrorizer

"Necropolis flat-out fucking rocks. Comprising tuneful and intricate ’70s metal steeped in a devout, shadowy Satanism, the disc skirts the edges of prog and doom without losing its solid footing in masterful classic rock and the infernal art of the anthem." - A.V. Club

"This record is a statement that good music can still be written which has its reference to the 70s era. YEAR OF THE GOAT have claimed that malevolent structure, Angel’s Necropolis, to perform their darkest arts and spread the worship of the dark Lord. 9/10" - Metal Temple

"...a wildly dynamic record imbued with rich, vintage tones and ritualistic songwriting and lyrics. 9/10" - Soundshock

" Year of the Goat and their peers are laying the foundation for an extremely exciting movement and, as a shot across the bows, this is as powerful an opening gambit as there has ever been. Doubters will be silenced..." - Lurker's Path

"...Sinners, thieves and liars, get ready for the ultimate occult magical Sabbatic Rock release of 2012... 10/10" - Metak Kaoz

"Ein tolles Werk, wenn man sich ihm gegenüber öffnet und es entdecken möchte. Ich prophezeihe dann allerdings Suchtgefahr! Sagt nicht man hätte euch nicht gewarnt! 10/10" - Hell Is Open

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Year Of The Goat: Stream Occult Metal Outfit's Debut LP

Angels’ Necropolis, the infernal debut album from Östergötland/Norrköping, Sweden-based quintet YEAR OF THE GOAT, is available now worldwide via Ván Records, the gang liable for bringing The Devil’s Blood, The Ruins Of Beverast, Nagelfar and others into the cult spotlight over the last decade.

 Blazing with over fifty minutes of supreme, metallic occult rock, Angels’ Necropolis has been reaping mass acclaim, with an arsenal of perfect scores and major features infiltrating print and online media outlets worldwide, and setting the YEAR OF THE GOAT name up for best-of 2012 listings abroad.

In commemoration of its unleashing upon the planet, This Is Not A Scene and Earsplit are hosting a stream of Angels’ Necropolis, so celebrate the YEAR OF THE GOAT as loud as possible RIGHT HERE.

Mainstream German news site Spiegel posted a colossal feature on Ván Records’ new December releases -- including YEAR OF THE GOAT, alongside labelmates Vanderbuyst, GOLD, Attic and more -- where European readers can stream the album(s) as well AT THIS LOCATION.

Preceded only by two short EP’s, also released by their comrades at Ván Records, Angel’s Necropolis is a brilliantly infectious album highlighting the classic metal/occult rock harmonies YEAR OF THE GOAT seemingly permeate the air around them with, rather than “perform” or “execute” said riffery. The atmospheric permeation of the eight rituals which comprise their Angel’s Necropolis offering form the proper conditions to transport the listener to another plane of existence for over fifty minutes; a meditative state in tribute to Lucifer and his legions.

"Album Of The Month" - Metal Hammer Greece

"The time is now for an end to the cynical exploitation of the occult by the apparent legion of frauds. Year of the Goat and their peers are laying the foundation for an extremely exciting movement and, as a shot across the bows, this is as powerful an opening gambit as there has ever been. Doubters will be silenced..." - Lurker's Path

"...Sinners, thieves and liars, get ready for the ultimate occult magical Sabbatic Rock release of 2012... 10/10" - Metak Kaoz

"...a wildly dynamic record imbued with rich, vintage tones and ritualistic songwriting and lyrics. 9/10" - Soundshock

"Ein tolles Werk, wenn man sich ihm gegenüber öffnet und es entdecken möchte. Ich prophezeihe dann allerdings Suchtgefahr! Sagt nicht man hätte euch nicht gewarnt! 10/10" - Hell Is Open

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Year Of The Goat: Debut LP Nears Release

Östergötland/Norrköping, Sweden-based occult rock quintet YEAR OF THE GOAT are in the final stages of preparation for the release of their debut full-length, Angel’s Necropolis, the album to be set free upon the Earth this December 7th, 2012 via Germany’s cult clique Ván Records.

Preceded only by two short EP’s, also released by their comrades at Ván Records, Angel’s Necropolis is a brilliantly infectious album highlighting the classic metal/occult rock harmonies YEAR OF THE GOAT seemingly permeate the air around them with, rather than “perform” or “execute” said riffery. The atmospheric permeation of the eight rituals which comprise their Angel’s Necropolis offering form the proper conditions to transport the listener to another plane of existence for over fifty minutes; a meditative state in tribute to Lucifer and his legions.

YEAR OF THE GOAT now offer a sampling of their magic to the world; a hymn professing not only their talent and devotion to their songcraft, but also proof of their unwavering allegiance to their master. Engulf yourself in “I’ll Die For You” and more AT THIS LOCATION.

Stay tuned for proclamations of live rituals and more propaganda on this act over the coming weeks as the album nears delivery.

Angel’s Necropolis Track Listing:

1. For The King

2. Angels' Necropolis

3. Spirits Of Fire

4. A Circle Of Serpents

5. Voice Of A Dragon

6. This Will Be Mine

7. I'll Die For You

8. Thin Lines Of Broken Hopes

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Ancient Vvisdom: BBC 1 To Air Live Performance

Austin, Texas-based occult rockers ANCIENT VVISDOM recently wrapped up a European tour, which marked their first time back on the road since supporting Ghost on an uber successful national jaunt earlier this year. Commented singer/songwriter Nathan Opposition: “Our tour was a great experience! We did some amazing things including Inferno Fest and Roadburn, we hung out in Prague, did a BBC 1 recording session… it was fantastic! We also paid a visit to Stonehenge, which was awesome. Touristy, yes, but truly a rejuvenating, renewal of energy.”

ANCIENT VVISDOM will be spreading their diabolic sounds across the airwaves of the United Kingdom on the popular BBC Radio 1 “The Rock Show with Daniel P. Carter" with a live set recorded in the studio during their tour last month.  The set airs today at THIS LOCATION.

In related news, ANCIENT VVISDOM was recently nominated for the “Best Underground Artist” category for this year’s Metal Hammer Golden Gods award. Voting is currently underway HERE for the ceremony, which takes place at London’s Indigo2 on June 11. In addition, the band recently appeared on Terrorizer TV, where they performed a brand new song entitled "Last Man on Earth," which can be viewed HERE.

The band’s debut Prosthetic release, a reissue of “A Godlike Inferno,” is now available. The album -- called “darkly charismatic” by Verbicide Magazine -- features the band’s dark acoustic sound, while Nathan Opposition’s enticing lyrics give listeners a sense of sheer terror while maintaining catchy hooks that leave you begging for more. Along with the reissue, the band has also premiered the music video for the track “Children of the Wasteland” via Metal Injection, which can be viewed on their site.

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Ancient VVisdom: New Video Premiere Hosted By Metal Injection

Occult rock merchants ANCIENT VVISDOM today unveil their latest video for “Children Of The Wasteland” to North American masses via Metal Injection. The tune comes off the band’s A Godlike Inferno full-length, reissued via Prosthetic Records on April 24. Peep the sobering visuals at THIS LOCATION.

Recorded at The Bubble in Austin with engineer/co-producer Jason Buntz with additional instrumentation including the use of a bowed stand-up bass, machete/bamboo percussion and synths, A Godlike Inferno’s serpentine hymns continue to be embraced by critics and cultists alike. Terrorizer crowned the record “a haunting, riveting slab of acoustic-driven, Satan-loving mastery,” Metal Hammer championed the band for their “acoustically driven occult rock where each song is a spell,” while Metal Underground commended their “rich melodies and memorable chorus lines.” This Is Not A Scene agreed noting : “A Godlike Inferno strikes an engaging balance between light and dark, bringing the shadows into the sun without striking down those it want to impress, and impress it does, ” while Blistering added: “ A Godlike Inferno is dark…like the pits of the devil’s soul… Get this.”

Nominated for Best Underground Band at this year’s Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards, the Austin, Texas-based diabolic folk metal collective are currently wrapping up a European tour, which marked their first time back on the road since supporting Ghost on an uber successful national jaunt earlier this year.

ANCIENT VVISDOM Tour 2012 [remaining dates]
4/18/2012 The Old Blue Last – London, UK
4/19/2012 The Croft – Bristol, UK

To ordering info, point your browser to THIS LOCATION and if you missed it the first time, be sure to check out the band’s video for “The Opposition” HERE.

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