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Death - Chuck Schuldiner Tribute Available Online

Death cover band Symbolic have issued the following update:

"On Monday, March 3rd the French-Canadian TV channel Télé-Québec aired a special report on the benefit concert to honor late Death/Control Denied mastermind Chuck Schuldiner, which took place on December 12th, 2007 at the Theatre Imperial in Quebec City, QC, Canada. 'Méchant Contraste' producer Marc Bergeron and his team followed the production process of the concert, which which featured the local Death cover band Symbolic alongside guest musicians Bobby Koelble (guitarist on Death's Symbolic album), Shannon Hamm (guitarist on Death's The Sound Of Perseverance album), Scott Clendenin (bass on Death's "The Sound of Perseverance" album), Daniel Mongrain (Martyr), Marc-André Gingras (Quo Vadis), Jonathan Lee (The Autumn Offering, ex-Acheron; ex-Death drum roadie for Richard Christy on The Sound of Perseverance tour), and Nick Barker (ex-Dimmu Borgir/Cradle Of Filth drummer). The report focuses on the different steps that were taken by the event's organizers while putting the show together, the building of the stage and behind-the-scenes footage. As well, there are interviews with Antoine Baril, Shannon Hamm, Scott Clendenin, Bobby Koelble and Alexis Robitaille."

The four-minute report is available here

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Death
Posted: 04.04.2008 by Nox Lux | Comments (10)


Death Angel - In Thrash We Trust N. American Tour

San Francisco Bay Area Thrashers Death Angel are pleased to announce their first full US tour since their initial split 18 years ago! The band will embark on a co-headlining tour this May/June with God Forbid that will include Soilent Green and Light This City. Dubbed the "In Thrash We Trust" tour, this will mark the bands first tour in support of their critically acclaimed "Killing Season" record.

A visibly excited founding guitarist, Rob Cavestany, eagerly offered a few words about the event: "Death Angel is teaming up with God Forbid to hit the road and we couldn't be more stoked! "In Thrash We Trust" will be the first full blown tour of the states that Death Angel has done since the 'ACT III tour' in 1990 and we are gonna bring it! Also on the bill are Soilent Green and Light This City so you better prepare to get thrashed all night long! Can't wait to see you all very soon! "Killing Season" has begun!!!"

Confirmed Dates:

5/01-Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop (with Testament)
5/02-Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's (with Testament)
5/03-Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
5/04-Long Island, NY @ Crazy Donkey
5/07-Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
5/08-Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
5/09-Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
5/10-Virginia Beach, VA @ Steppin Out
5/13-Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
5/14-Seminole, FL @ Boomerz
5/16-Houston, TX @ TBA
5/17-Ft. Worth, TX @ Ridglea Theatre
5/18-San Antonio, TX @ Rock Bottom
5/19-El Paso, TX @ Chic's
5/21-Farmington, NM @ Gator's
5/23-Las Vegas, NV @ Jillian's
5/24-Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
5/25-San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
5/26-Bakersfield, CA @ The Dome
5/27-Modesto, CA @ Fat Cats
5/28-Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk
5/30-Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
5/31-Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
6/02-Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
6/05-Columbus, OH @ Alrosa Villa
6/06-Mokena (Chicago), IL @ The Pearl Room
6/07-Detroit, MI @ Harpo's
6/08-Toronto, ON @ Opera House
6/11-New York, NY @ BB Kings

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Source: blogs.guitarworld.com
Band profile: Death Angel
Event: In Thrash We Trust Tour
Posted: 24.03.2008 by Thryce | Comments (6)


Deathrash - New Song In 20 Years Online This Friday

Reunited US Thrashers have posted the following message on their MySpace:

"Deathrash will be posting the song "Unfinished Business" this Friday 3/07/08!!! This is the first new Deathrash song in 20 years and the first track from our upcoming CD "Thrash Beyond Death". We have also posted the artwork for the CD cover by artist Rich Rethorn Link]. You can check out more of his art at http://www.myspace.com/richrethorn. "Thrash Beyond Death" will be out summer of 2008.

ONCE MORE INTO THE PITS CAUSE WE HAVE UNFINISHED BUSINESS!!!"

The band is having a twenty year reunion and they will be releasing a CD that will include the '86 demo and a collection of never released live material from '86-'87

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Source: blog.myspace.com
Posted: 05.03.2008 by Thryce | Comments (5)


Death Angel - Entire New Album Available For Streaming

Death Angel's new album, entitled "Killing Season", can now be streamed in its entirety at the group's MySpace page (here). The stream will last until February 22.

Due on February 26, 2008 via Nuclear Blast Records, "Killing Season" was recorded at Studio 606 in Northridge, California with producer Nick Raskulinecz, who has previously worked with Foo Fighters, Rush, Velvet Revolver, Shadows Fall and Stone Sour, among other acts.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Death Angel
Posted: 15.02.2008 by White Winter Sun | Comments (9)


Deathchain - Part Ways With Guitarist

Deathchain has posted the following updates on their website:

"We have decided to announce this due to all questions regarding this issue: Our long-time guitar player Bobby Undertaker has decided to step off from this roaring machinery. It did not come as a complete surprise but somehow it was inevitable, as one will find out when reading the Undertakers last obituary. It is with full understanding we part our ways with long-time friend and brother, so cheers to you and may Cthulhu guard your steps!"

Bobby Undertaker has also posted his statement on the website:

"Deathchain has come to a point where in order to grow bigger and more known as a band, more and more tours outside Finland must be done. It seems that Deathchain is going to be pretty busy on that matter. That means months away from Finland and for me, also months away from my day job. In my current situation in life, that job is something I just can't afford to lose. Especially when doing tours as a support, usually there's no income of any kind and for me that situation is financially impossible. It's not fair that the whole band would be held back just because of me. Furthermore, I totally agree with the rest of the band that using someone to replace me on tours is totally lame and just plain stupid. Either you're in, or you're out and I'm sad to announce that under these circumstances, I am out of Deathchain.

This is probably the hardest decision I've ever made. Deathchain has been a huge part of my life. We have done three albums and over 100 shows all around Europe, I've made a lots of friends on our gigs and met great bands, not to mention the fellow band members who have become one of my best friends. I will continue playing and with Corpse we have agreed to work together in the future. I wish all the best for Deathchain and thank you for the best years of my life.
Stay metal,
B.Undertaker"

The band continues to post the following:

"We have found a new brother, who will join our hordes under the name of Kult! There is no need to write about his past in here, because the future will show you that he is the right man for the job. We are already writing the next opus and Kult is deeply involved in the writing process, this is how strongly we trust him. So greet him with a pint of lager when you see him on this years shows!"

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Source: deathchain.com
Band profile: Deathchain
Posted: 05.02.2008 by Bararey | Comments (3)


Death Angel - E-Card Online

Nuclear Blast Records USA have released an e-card for Death Angel's upcoming album "Killing Season". Check it out at this location. "Killing Season" will be released on February 26th

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Source: nuclearblastusa.com
Band profile: Death Angel
Posted: 05.02.2008 by Thryce | Comments (5)


Napalm Death - European Tour

Napalm Death and Suffocation will team up for a European co-headlining tour in May/June 2008. Also appearing on the bill will be Warbringer, a thrash metal band from the Bay Area.

The dates are as follows:

May 08 - Dordrecht, Holland @ Bibelot
May 09 - Zaandam, Holland @ De Kade
May 10 - Berlin, Germany @ SO36
May 11 - Gelsenkirchen, Germany @ Gelsenkirchen Amphitheatre (Rock Hard Festival)
May 12 - Hasselt, Belgium @ Muziek-O-Droom
May 13 - Paris, France @ La Locomotive
May 14 - Rennes, France @ Antipode
May 15 - Biarritz, France @ Atabel
May 16 - Durango, Spain @ Plateruena
May 17 - Corroios, Spain @ Cine Teatro de Corroios
May 18 - Madrid, Spain @ Caracol
May 19 - Barcelona, Spain @ Mephisto
May 20 - Six Fours Les Plages, France @ Espace André Malraux
May 21 - Bulle, France @ Ebullition
May 22 - Rome, Italy @ Circolo Degli Artisti
May 23 - Roncade/Treviso, Italy @ New Age
May 24 - Pinarella Di Cervia, Italy @ Rockplanet
May 25 - Luzern, Switzerland @ Schüür
May 26 - Lindau, Switzerland @ Club Vauderville
May 27 - Saarbrücken, Germany @ Roxy/Garage
May 28 - Tilburg, Holland @ 013 (Neurotic Death Fest)
Jun. 04 - Leipzig, Germany @ Conne Island
Jun. 05 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ The Rock
Jun. 06 - Aalborg, Denmark @ Studentehuset

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Source: napalmdeath.org
Band profile: Napalm Death
Posted: 07.01.2008 by White Winter Sun | Comments (7)


Deathstars - Ex-Cradle Of Filth Drummer To Tour With Band

Adrian Erlandsson (Cradle Of Filth, At The Gates, The Haunted, Nemheim) is going to tour with the Deathstars for their upcoming European tour with Korn during Jan/Feb 2008.

Deathstars's drummer, Ole "Bone W Machine" Öhman, will not be able to tour with the band for undisclosed personal reasons.

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Source: deathstars.net
Band profile: Deathstars
Posted: 05.01.2008 by Bararey | Comments (3)


Death - Rehearsal Recordings Online, Album To Be Reissued

MetalKult.com has just posted six MP3 audio files from a 1988 Death rehearsal.

In January 1988, the members of Death convened in Orlando, Florida, to rehearse six of the songs that would eventually wind up on the band's second and highly influential album, "Leprosy".

The tracks captured during that rehearsal are as follows:

01. Left To Die
02. Open Casket
03. Pull The Plug
04. Choke On It
05. Born Dead
06. Forgotten Past

The Death lineup at the time included guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner, guitarist Rick Rozz, bassist Terry Butler and drummer Bill Andrews.

Go to MetalKult.com to download these mp3s.

In other news, according to Blabbermouth.net, Death's classic 1995 album "Symbolic" will be reissued in March 2008 via Roadrunner Records. The remastered LP will include the original album tracks plus several previously unreleased, ultra-rare, mostly instrumental demo recordings that were completed in early 1994 with the lineup of Chuck Schuldiner (guitar), Gene Hoglan (drums) and Steve DiGiorgio (bass). The package will also come with brand new liner notes written by longtime metal journalist Don Kaye.

"Symbolic" has sold just under 50,000 copies in the United States in the 12 years since its release, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

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Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: Death
Posted: 28.12.2007 by BurbotsRevenge | Comments (8)


Deathstars - Album And Tour Update

On Monday 29th of October Deathstars entered Metrosonic Recording Studios in NYC to begin the recording of their new album to be released in spring 2008. This album will start another chapter in their history of vanity, darkness, blood and sleaze. The recording sessions will continue throughout November and December and the mix is set for January so get prepared for a 2008 filled with exploding Deathglam! Watch some clips from their studio sessions here.

In other news, the bands drummer Bone W Machine made the following announcement concerning the band's European support tour for Korn: "I am sad to announce that I will not partake in the upcoming European tour with Korn. Personal reasons are the main issue in this case and this is more important to me right now then a tour. I hope you all understand this and dont throw a EMO fit. The drums will not suffer though since the extremly competent Snowy Shaw will be whipping skins and breaking sticks in my abcense. And no, I am not leaving the band."

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Source: deathstars.net
Band profile: Deathstars
Posted: 21.12.2007 by Warman | Comments (7)


Death - Recordings Of Tribute Show Online

Canadian band Symbolic - "the ultimate Death tribute" - have updated their MySpace page to stream tracks recorded on December 12th at Quebec City's Theatre Imperial during the benefit gig in honor of fallen metal hero Chuck Schuldiner (Death, Control Denied). Check out the recordings at this location.

For the above mentioned "tribute show", Symbolic shared the stage with Bobby Koelble (Symbolic album), Shannon Hamm, Scott Clendenin (The Sound Of Perseverance album), Daniel Mongrain (Martyr), Marc-André Gingras (Quo Vadis), Jonathan Lee (The Autumn Offering, ex-Acheron), and Nick Barker (ex-Dimmu Borgir/Cradle Of Filth drummer).

All the profits from the show, which was recorded for an upcoming DVD release, will be divided between Schuldiner's foundation for cancer research and a local foundation.

Check out the photos from the show at Capitale du Metal.

The setlist was as follows:

01. Spiritual Healing
02. 1000 Eyes
03. Mentally Blind
04. Scavenger (feat. Shannon Hamm & Scott Clendenin)
05. Spirit Crusher (feat. Shannon Hamm & Scott Clendenin)
06. Zombie Ritual (feat. Jonathan Lee & Scott Clendenin)
07. Perennial Quest (feat. Bobby Koelble)
08. Zero Tolerance (feat. Bobby Koelble & Nick Barker)
09. The Philosopher (feat. Bobby Koelble & Nick Barker)
10. Without Judgement
11. Open Casket
12. Secret Face
13. Lack of Comprension
14. Within the Mind (feat. Marc-André Gingras & Daniel Perron)
15. Bite the Pain (feat. Shannon Hamm, Jon Lee & Scott Clendenin)
16. Moment of Clarity (feat. Shannon Hamm, Jon Lee & Scott Clendenin)
17. Trapped in a Corner (feat. Nick Barker)
18. OveractiveImagination (feat. Nick Barker & Daniel Perron)
19. Misanthrope (feat. Nick Barker)
20. Symbolic (feat. Bobby Koelble)
21. Cosmic Sea (feat. Bobby Koelble)
22. Pull the Plug (feat. Shannon Hamm, Bobby Koelble, Scott Clandenin, Jon Lee & Nick Barker)

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Source: bravewords.com
Band profile: Death
Posted: 21.12.2007 by Thryce | Comments (9)


Death Angel - New Album Details

Legendary Bay Area Thrashers Death Angel have reported that " new recording is done! "Killing Season" was mixed at Studio 606 by Nick Raskulinecz and mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering by none other than Brian "Big Bass" Gardner. It is slated for release on February 26 in the US and February 29 in the rest of the world. Leap year 2008!"

Here is the tracklisting:

01. Lord Of Hate
02. Sonic Beatdown
03. Dethroned
04. Carnival Justice
05. Buried Alive
06. Soulless
07. The Noose
08. When Worlds Collide
09. God Vs. God
10. Steal The Crown
11. Resurrection Machine

To read more about the album, go to this location.

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Source: blog.myspace.com
Band profile: Death Angel
Posted: 18.12.2007 by Thryce | Comments (11)


Death - Canadian Death Tribute

The Canadian Death tribute band Symbolic will play a tribute show for Death founder Chuck Schuldiner on December 12th at the Theatre Imperial in Quebec City, QC. Symbolic share the stage with Bobby Koelble (Symbolic album), Shannon Hamm, Scott Clendenin (The Sound Of Perseverance album) and Daniel Mongrain (Martyr).

All the profits will be divided between Schuldiner's foundation for cancer research and a local foundation.

Below the list of performing musicians:

Drums
1- Nicholas Barker (ex-Dimmu, ex-Cradle, etc)
2- Jonathan Lee (The Autumn Offering, ex-Acheron)
3- Antoine Baril (Symbolic)

Bass
1- Scott Clendenin (Death 1996-1999)
2- Alexis Robitaille (Symbolic)
3- Daniel Perron (ex-Symbolic)

Guitar
1- Shannon Hamm (Death 1996-2001)
2- Bobby Koelble (Death 1995)
3- Ralph Santolla (Death 1993, Obituary, ex-Deicide, Ex-Iced Earth)
4- Daniel Mongrain (Martyr)
5- Marc-André Gingras (Quo Vadis)
6- Matthew Sweeney (Symbolic)
7- Mike Sweeney (Symbolic)

Two more Tribute Shows are scheduled for December 6th + December 15th (in Italy and Massachusetts).

Source: emptywords.org
Band profile: Death
Posted: 30.11.2007 by Warman | Comments (16)


Napalm Death - The Offenders Cover Song Online

Napalm Death have recently made their cover of The Offenders' classic 'Face Down In The Dirt' availabla at their MySpace page to honour the recent passing of former bassist Mikey "Offender" Donaldson.

Mikey Donaldson was the bass player for Austin punk band The Offenders from 1978 to 1986.

'Face Down In The Dirt' was taken from Napalm Death's 2004 album "Leaders Not Followers: Part 2".

To read the related Napalm Death blog, click here.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Napalm Death
Posted: 15.10.2007 by BurbotsRevenge | Comments (1)


Death Angel - Enter The Studio

Rob Cavestany, guitarist and vocalist of Bay Area Thrashers Death Angel has announced the following statement:

"Greetings Fellow Earthlings!

I am thrilled to announce that Death Angel will enter the studio to begin tracking our new album on September 16 with producer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Rush, Velvet Revolver, Shadows Fall, Stone Sour) in Los Angeles.

Nick came up and did pre-production with us at our studio in Oakland and we had a BLAST. The vibe is certainly ON and we are beyond excited to start tracking with him! Recording should be complete by the end of October and mixed by November. This will undoubtedly be our best sounding record ever!

This album is gonna be insane. The songs are so fuckin heavy and wicked! Musically brutal. Brutally musical. This shit will wake you up!

Here we go into the beautiful twilight zone of recording the album? See you on the other side!"

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Source: deathangel.com
Band profile: Death Angel
Posted: 24.09.2007 by Thryce | Comments (5)