{"id":7071,"date":"2016-01-05T19:30:17","date_gmt":"2016-01-06T01:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=7071"},"modified":"2016-01-08T17:30:53","modified_gmt":"2016-01-08T23:30:53","slug":"most-anticipated-music-for-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=7071","title":{"rendered":"Most Anticipated Music For 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some of our predictions and hopes for greatness to come from the 2016 music scene. \u00a0A few of our staff have chimed in on some high expectations for the new year. \u00a0Do you see your favorites listed here?<\/p>\n<p>=================================================================================================<\/p>\n<p>By Amy Hughes<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/smallmegapixel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@<span class=\"u-linkComplex-target\">smallmegapixel<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div>The most anticipated new release of 2016 should be happening as you read this: David Bowie&#8217;s &#8220;Black Star.&#8221; Produced by long-time collaborator Tony Visconti, Bowie has headed off to jazzland with the versatile talents of saxophonist Donny McCaslin and his group. The 10-minute single &#8220;Lazarus&#8221; is lush and pleading. Bowie is singing higher and breathier and the treat will be to see how the public responds to his new direction&#8230; once more.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-7071 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/David-Bowie-Black-Star.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/David-Bowie-Black-Star.jpg 598w, http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/David-Bowie-Black-Star-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/David-Bowie-Black-Star-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Another veteran will have a new release in February.\u00a0With &#8220;The Ghosts of Highway 20,&#8221; Lucinda Williams continues her tradition of mixing Americana folk with guttural blues. The single &#8220;Dust&#8221; is a heartbreaker and can only reveal what Williams has in store for her first release in 17 months.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-7071 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lucinda-Williams-The-Ghost-of-Highway-20.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lucinda-Williams-The-Ghost-of-Highway-20.jpg 598w, http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lucinda-Williams-The-Ghost-of-Highway-20-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lucinda-Williams-The-Ghost-of-Highway-20-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>I will mention right here that the END of 2016 should see new music from U2. As confirmed by Bono and The Edge, they are currently in the studio with Brian Eno. Bono has mentioned that his 2014 bicycle accident has propelled the band to get back to a more stripped down sound. Tentative album title is &#8220;Songs of Experience.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-7071 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/U2-2016-new-release-Songs-of-Experience.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/U2-2016-new-release-Songs-of-Experience.jpg 598w, http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/U2-2016-new-release-Songs-of-Experience-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/U2-2016-new-release-Songs-of-Experience-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>One band that has teased out their new release with a full-length film is Suede. Titled &#8220;Night Thoughts,&#8221; (out\u00a0<a dir=\"ltr\">February 22<\/a>) the group has been carefully planning this album with the concept of\u00a0a film that\u00a0&#8220;starts with a man drowning in the waters of a deserted beach at night, as he fights for life, his mind plays out the events that lead him to be there.&#8221; Intriguing as the band has shown dedication to the material by playing it in its entirety last fall. No word on whether they will bring it to the States.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-7071 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suede-Night-Thoughts.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suede-Night-Thoughts.jpg 598w, http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suede-Night-Thoughts-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suede-Night-Thoughts-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The duo of Julian Hatfield and Paul Westerberg &#8211; The I Don&#8217;t Cares &#8211; has my full attention. I included their single &#8220;<a dir=\"ltr\">1\/22<\/a>\u00a0P&#8221; in my 2015 Year End Review and from what I&#8217;ve read, a full out album (titled &#8220;Wild Stab&#8221;) is scheduled for release in 2016.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-7071 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-I-Dont-Cares-Wild-Stab.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-I-Dont-Cares-Wild-Stab.jpg 598w, http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-I-Dont-Cares-Wild-Stab-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-I-Dont-Cares-Wild-Stab-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>====================================================================================================<\/p>\n<p>By James Currie<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BeInTheLoopChi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@<span class=\"u-linkComplex-target\">BeInTheLoopChi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I am really excited for 2016. \u00a0Things are lining up to be a great year for new music. \u00a0Here are some of my favorites with pressings already in place or recording sessions in action. \u00a0Twenty artists I&#8217;m looking forward to seeing and hearing very soon (in no particular order).<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 588px;\" border=\"0\" width=\"1030\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"259\" height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Anthrax : For All Kings<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This is a band that just seems to get better with age. We did an interview with Charlie Benante last year about the recording process and song structure and from what we learned, this is going to be fierce!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Beck : Untitled 2016 Album<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We got a little sample of what this album might sound like last year with the single, Dreams. \u00a0Here&#8217;s to hoping the rest of the album is as funky poppy as the single. A harken back to Midnight Vultures.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Besnard Lakes : A Coliseum Complex Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Besnard Lakes are a new favorite of mine. \u00a0I just really learned about them a couple years ago. \u00a0I had the pleasure of seeing them live and that sold me. \u00a0Their live performance takes them to a whole new level.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Crystal Castles : Untitled 2016 Album<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ethan Kath is one half of the band Crystal Castles. \u00a0The other have was Alice Glass was the other. \u00a0She left the band in 2014 sighting creative differences. \u00a0Mid year 2015, Kath surprised us with a new single and new partner in electronic experimental noise. \u00a0Edith Frances now completes the band and according to Kath, a new album is due this year.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Cult : Hidden City<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve been a fan of The Cult since Electric. \u00a0I love the way the band has grown throughout the years. \u00a0They keep it fresh, but still The Cult. \u00a0Something very hard to do. \u00a0When you hear the first guitar riff you know it&#8217;s Billy Duffy. \u00a0Ian Astbury was quoted as saying this album will be far heavy that anything in the last few years. It will complete a trilogy of records that started with Born Into This. \u00a0It&#8217;s also the fifth\u00a0album produced by legendary producer, Bob Rock.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>David Bowie : Blackstar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>He may not ever tour again, or even give interviews anymore, but The Thin White Duke can still produce compelling and crafty tunes. This marks his 27th official studio album and first in almost 3 years.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Foo Fighters : Untitled 2016 Album<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Foo have released singles, record store day promos and scores for the last couple years, but this will mark their first full studio album, non soundtrack, since 2011&#8217;s Waisting Light. \u00a0Hopefully Grohl has healed nicely since his spill on stage where he broke his leg mid tour last year and the band comes back with a monster gig that showcases the new tracks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Horrors : Untitled 2016 Album<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This British rock band has been around for a decade now and produced 4 albums in that time. The last full length recording we got from the band was in 2014 called, Luminous. \u00a0It was a fantastic, danceable rock record that left me wanting more. \u00a0Hope this one fills that void.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Jesus and Mary Chain : Untitled 2016 Album<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Reid brothers are back and just celebrated their 30th anniversary of the first album, Psychocandy in 2015. \u00a0Back with newly reformed Creation Records, they promised a new album to mark the occasion. This will be their first in almost 20 years since 1998&#8217;s, Munki.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Lush : Untitled 2016 Album<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>On September 2015, the band announced their reformation after an almost 20 year hiatus. I can&#8217;t say enough about this band. \u00a0The sound is angelic, spooky, trippy and complex. \u00a0I hope they continue with their roots and bring that unique shoe gazing sound.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>M83 : Untitled 2016 Album<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>French electronic composer,\u00a0Anthony Gonzalez, has been busy with scoring soundtracks these past couple years, but 2016 marks the return of his original band, M83. \u00a0This will be his first proper album since 2011&#8217;s, Hurry Up, We&#8217;re Dreaming.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Nine Inch Nails : Untitled 2016 Album<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>I can&#8217;t even contain myself on this one. \u00a0Trent Reznor is bringing back Nine Inch Nails for another studio album. \u00a0He claims the band will no longer tour, so if that&#8217;s true, at least we&#8217;ll have the new memories to make. I only wish he&#8217;d release something every year.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Run The Jewels : RTJ3<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Killer Mike and El-P are returning for yet another episode of Hip Hop Rock legends. \u00a0If you haven&#8217;t heard RTJ 1 or 2, you need to catch up.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Santigold : 99 Cents<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Santi White AKA Santigold is releasing her 3rd studio release entitled, 99 Cents (.99\u00a2) This BreakThrough Artist has been heard in commercials and soundtracks since her start just 2008. \u00a0It&#8217;s just fun, hooky music you can&#8217;t help but move to.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>School of Seven Bells : SVIIB<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This is a band that was cut short way, way too soon with the rather sudden death of guitarist\/co founder Benjamin Curtis. \u00a0This left\u00a0Alejandra Deheza alone on her own. \u00a0Thankfully, several other musicians stepped in to complete what will be the bands fourth and final album. It&#8217;s produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, Nine Inch Nails, The Mars Volta).\u00a0&#8220;This is a love letter from start to finish. It&#8217;s the story of us starting from that first day we met in 2004, and that&#8217;s the story of School of Seven Bells&#8221;, Alejandra says, &#8220;When I see those roman numerals, I just think of an era&#8221;.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Sleigh Bells : Untitled 2016 Album<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Brooklyn based, rythmic noise pop arrangements from Alexis and Derek are coming back. \u00a0This album is long over due after the bands success from feature film placement and touring.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Surgical Meth Machine : SMM<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You probably won&#8217;t know the name (unless you follow us here at In The Loop Magazine), but you&#8217;ll for sure know the voice behind Surgical Meth Machine. \u00a0It&#8217;s Al Jourgensen&#8217;s latest endeavor. This one is all over the place. \u00a0I was fortunate enough to be at a listening party for it back in October 2015 and it&#8217;s going to be good. \u00a0It&#8217;s unlike anything he&#8217;s ever done before, but yet still uncle Al at heart. \u00a0You hear everything from industrial to crooning on this one. \u00a0One track in particular will make you nuts as it&#8217;s all over the place. \u00a0Another promises to be the fastest music you&#8217;ve ever heard and another will have you humming along with it. \u00a0Yeah, I know, that doesn&#8217;t make much sense, but once you hear it, it will. This is something completely different and fresh from Jourgensen. \u00a0If you are a fan of his works like Ministry and Revolting Cocks, you&#8217;ll dig this too.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Tool : Untitled 2016 Album<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Not much is known about this one, but the band did just play a show in California. \u00a0Rumor has it that they already started recording tracks for a new record last year. \u00a0As with most projects Maynard James Keenan takes his time, but it&#8217;s always\u00a0worth it in the end. \u00a0The band has been together for almost 25 years, but this will mark only their 5th album.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Ty Segall : Emotional Mugger<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ty is one busy guy. \u00a0He&#8217;s got several projects going including one of my new favorites, Fuzz, and his solo work. \u00a0He has released an album every year since his start in 2008. \u00a0This marks his 8th solo in as many years in the business. \u00a0This is modern garage rock at it&#8217;s best.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"15\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Wolfmother : Victorious<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Austrailian hard rockers, Wolfmother are back with another one. \u00a0This new line up promises to be just as hard and heavy as anything before. \u00a0Original member\u00a0Andrew Stockdale has a new line up that he will take on the road in 2016 in support of this soon to be classic.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>==============================================================================================<\/p>\n<p><em>By Fernando Martin<\/em><\/p>\n<p>@MetalFern<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Devildriver &#8211; <\/em><\/strong>It\u2019s been about 3 years now since the release of their last album, <strong><em>Winter Kills<\/em><\/strong>. To be honest, I\u2019ve fallen off the bandwagon with these guys and lately have been looking to get back on with <em>Devildriver<\/em>. This will be the first album without staple members, <em>John Boecklin <\/em>and <em>Jeff Kendrick,<\/em> so this will be an interesting album with some fresh blood. Titled, <strong><em>Trust No One<\/em><\/strong>, the album is set for release in May.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Fleshgod Apocalypse &#8211; <\/em><\/strong>The fourth album from the extreme symphonic metallers, titled, <em>King,<\/em> the album looks to be even more devastating than any of their releases. More classical influences will be featured and if you are not familiar with the Italian quintet, you are missing out on some powerful musicianship.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Lacuna Coil &#8211; <\/em><\/strong>The last I heard from the group, they lost two of their longtime members. Currently, the group is a quintet, recruiting their drum tech, <em>Ryan Folden<\/em>, as a full-time member. On a more positive note, lead singer, <em>Cristina Scabbia<\/em> promises that they will incorporate more growls. Going back to their roots seems like something that many bands do, especially now that the group has been around for nearly twenty years. This should be an interesting release.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>X Japan<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; Their first album in nearly 20 years, the group played a reunion show in 2014. Having a well established base in their native Japan, the group also has a satisfying presence in the states. Already having released a single late last year, not much else has been mentioned in regards to the new album, which is scheduled for a <em>March 11<\/em> release.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Babymetal<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; Their debut and only album currently was such a masterpiece, I am extremely eager to see if they will be able to top themselves with their next album, conveniently due <em>April 1st<\/em>. No singles, no teasers, nothing else has been released or hinted. This album might set records for the metal industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Rammstein &#8211; <\/em><\/strong>The German industrial metallers announced that they would be touring in 2016. Though that is the case, it doesn\u2019t necessarily entail that the group would be releasing an album. But of course most bands tour on an album, but if you now <strong><em>Rammstein<\/em><\/strong>, you know that they don\u2019t need to tour on a new album. But hey, you never know.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Dimmu Borgir<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; 2010 marked the last year we received an album from these Black metal greats. While certain members have been tending to side projects, the group stated that they like to take their time when writing an album that they can appreciate and stand behind. When they do release their next album, hopefully this year, it will certainly create a buzz within the metal community.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Delain<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; The world of <strong><em>Delain<\/em><\/strong> has been nonstop for a while now and their journey continues next month in February with the release of their their next EP titled, <strong><em>Lucidity<\/em><\/strong>. Their last album was very atmospheric and dark so I am hoping that this album follows in a similar notion with some unpredictable surprises. No singles or leaks released yet!<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the aforementioned artists, there are also other artists that currently have material in production that you should look out for. While the year has just begun and only a handful of artists have announced possible albums, there is still a whole year ahead of us so who knows, maybe your favorite band might be releasing something later in the year hopefully. 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