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Devildriver - Entire New Album Streaming Online
Although most songs were already available for streaming, Devildriver has now decided to throw the entire album online. The Beast is waiting for you on MySpace.
Beast will be released worldwide on February 22nd, 2011 through Roadrunner Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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Beast will be released worldwide on February 22nd, 2011 through Roadrunner Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | DevilDriver |
Hammerfall - New Album Finished
After several months of recordings in Göteborg, Sweden and Nashville, TN, Sweden's most successful heavy metal band Hammerfall has finished recording the new album.
Guitarist Oscar Dronjak had the following to say: "That's it, the album recording is finally finished, over, done with! We had an absolute blast throughout this whole experience, and working with James Michael (Mötley Crüe, Sixx: A.M., Scorpions, Meat Loaf, Hillary Duff) was an incredible experience!
The goal was to have a lot of laughs while creating the strongest Hammerfall record to date, and I'd say we succeeded beyond even our own high expectations! It feels great to know that being in this band for fifteen years can feel this invigorating! We're super, super happy with the outcome, and I am sure our fans will be as well. It's going to be Hammerfall like you've never heard before, yet you will recognize the distinct qualities that makes us what and who we are. If Reinventing The Steel hadn't already been used, it would be the perfect title for this album!"
The as-yet-untitled new record is slated for a May 20th release in Europe through Nuclear Blast Records.
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Guitarist Oscar Dronjak had the following to say: "That's it, the album recording is finally finished, over, done with! We had an absolute blast throughout this whole experience, and working with James Michael (Mötley Crüe, Sixx: A.M., Scorpions, Meat Loaf, Hillary Duff) was an incredible experience!
The goal was to have a lot of laughs while creating the strongest Hammerfall record to date, and I'd say we succeeded beyond even our own high expectations! It feels great to know that being in this band for fifteen years can feel this invigorating! We're super, super happy with the outcome, and I am sure our fans will be as well. It's going to be Hammerfall like you've never heard before, yet you will recognize the distinct qualities that makes us what and who we are. If Reinventing The Steel hadn't already been used, it would be the perfect title for this album!"
The as-yet-untitled new record is slated for a May 20th release in Europe through Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | HammerFall |
Devildriver - Five New Songs Online
Original news, posted on 31.01.2011
"Bring The Fight (To The Floor)", a brand-new track from US groove metal act Devildriver, has been made available for streaming, exclusively at Revolver Magazine.
Another new song, called "Coldblooded", can still be streamed at this location.
"Bring The Fight (To The Floor)" and "Coldblooded" come off the band's upcoming new album Beast, which will be released worldwide on February 22nd, 2011 through Roadrunner Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
UPDATED, on 06.02.2011 (Thanks to Kriegsphilosoph)
"Talons Out (Teeth Sharpened)", another brand-new song from US metallers Devildriver, is available for streaming at this location.
UPDATED, on 15.02.2011 (Thanks to Kriegsphilosoph)
"You Make Me Sick", yet another brand-new song from Devildriver, is available for streaming at this location.
UPDATE (Thanks to Kriegsphilosoph)
"Blur", yet another brand-new song from Devildriver, is available for streaming at this location.
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"Bring The Fight (To The Floor)", a brand-new track from US groove metal act Devildriver, has been made available for streaming, exclusively at Revolver Magazine.
Another new song, called "Coldblooded", can still be streamed at this location.
"Bring The Fight (To The Floor)" and "Coldblooded" come off the band's upcoming new album Beast, which will be released worldwide on February 22nd, 2011 through Roadrunner Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
UPDATED, on 06.02.2011 (Thanks to Kriegsphilosoph)
"Talons Out (Teeth Sharpened)", another brand-new song from US metallers Devildriver, is available for streaming at this location.
UPDATED, on 15.02.2011 (Thanks to Kriegsphilosoph)
"You Make Me Sick", yet another brand-new song from Devildriver, is available for streaming at this location.
UPDATE (Thanks to Kriegsphilosoph)
"Blur", yet another brand-new song from Devildriver, is available for streaming at this location.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | DevilDriver |
Before The Dawn - Three Album Teasers Online
Original news, posted on 14.01.2011
Finnish melancholic dark metallers Before The Dawn have issued a first album teaser for their upcoming release, Deathstar Rising. You can check it out below. Deathstar Rising is set to be unleashed on February 25, 2011 via Nuclear Blast.
Deathstar Rising cover art] tracklist:
01. The First Snow
02. Winter Within
03. Deathstar
04. Remembrance
05. Unbroken
06. Judgement
07. The Wake
08. Sanctuary
09. Butterfly Effect
10. Wraith
UPDATED, on 21.01.2011 (Thanks to 105265)
Before The Dawn have uploaded a second video teaser for their upcoming Deathstar Rising.
UPDATE (Thanks to 104701)
Before The Dawn have uploaded a third video teaser for their upcoming Deathstar Rising.
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Finnish melancholic dark metallers Before The Dawn have issued a first album teaser for their upcoming release, Deathstar Rising. You can check it out below. Deathstar Rising is set to be unleashed on February 25, 2011 via Nuclear Blast.
Deathstar Rising cover art] tracklist:
01. The First Snow
02. Winter Within
03. Deathstar
04. Remembrance
05. Unbroken
06. Judgement
07. The Wake
08. Sanctuary
09. Butterfly Effect
10. Wraith
UPDATED, on 21.01.2011 (Thanks to 105265)
Before The Dawn have uploaded a second video teaser for their upcoming Deathstar Rising.
UPDATE (Thanks to 104701)
Before The Dawn have uploaded a third video teaser for their upcoming Deathstar Rising.
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Before The Dawn |
Devin Townsend - Free Live EP Available Online
A new Devin Townsend five-song live EP is finally available for free download. All you got to do is share this page on your favorite social networking sites Twitter or Facebook.
The EP was recorded on tour and contains the tracks "Supercrush", "Kingdom", "Truth", "Om" and "By Your Command".
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The EP was recorded on tour and contains the tracks "Supercrush", "Kingdom", "Truth", "Om" and "By Your Command".
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Devin Townsend |
Kampfar - New Song Online
"Mare", a brand new song from Norwegian metallers Kampfar, is available for streaming at the band's MySpace page.
"Mare" is the title track from Kampfar's new album, Mare, which will be released on March 25 in Europe (April 5 in the US) via Napalm Records. More details about Mare were previously reported over here.
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"Mare" is the title track from Kampfar's new album, Mare, which will be released on March 25 in Europe (April 5 in the US) via Napalm Records. More details about Mare were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Kampfar |
Devin Townsend - Another New Track Online
As fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the free live EP that keeps on getting delayed, Devin Townsend has uploaded "Drench", an unreleased song from the album Ghost, on his official Soundcloud page.
Commented Heavy Devy: "Here's an out-take from the Ghost sessions. Please enjoy, it's not as much of a 'song' as it is a 'vibe'..."
A live version of another new track off Ghost, called "Fly", can be heard over here. Deconstruction and Ghost, the third and fourth in a series of Devin Townsend Project albums, will likely be released this summer.
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Commented Heavy Devy: "Here's an out-take from the Ghost sessions. Please enjoy, it's not as much of a 'song' as it is a 'vibe'..."
A live version of another new track off Ghost, called "Fly", can be heard over here. Deconstruction and Ghost, the third and fourth in a series of Devin Townsend Project albums, will likely be released this summer.
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| Source: | soundcloud.com |
| Band profile: | Devin Townsend |
Destruction - Entire New Album Streaming Online
Day Of Reckoning, the new album from German thrash metal veterans Destruction, is available for streaming in its entirety on the band's Facebook page (Note: the stream will only be available until February 21).
Day Of Reckoning will be released on February 18 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Day Of Reckoning cover art] tracklist:
01. The Price
02. Hate Is My Fuel
03. Armageddonizer
04. Devil's Advocate
05. Day Of Reckoning
06. Sorcerer Of Black Magic
07. Misfit
08. The Demon Is God
09. Church Of Disgust
10. Destroyer Or Creator
11. Sheep Of The Regime
12. Stand Up And Shout
13. The Price
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Day Of Reckoning will be released on February 18 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Day Of Reckoning cover art] tracklist:
01. The Price
02. Hate Is My Fuel
03. Armageddonizer
04. Devil's Advocate
05. Day Of Reckoning
06. Sorcerer Of Black Magic
07. Misfit
08. The Demon Is God
09. Church Of Disgust
10. Destroyer Or Creator
11. Sheep Of The Regime
12. Stand Up And Shout
13. The Price
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Destruction |
Death - "The Sound Of Perseverance" Three-Disc Reissue Streaming Online For A Limited Time
Death's seventh and final album The Sound Of Perseverance will see its official reissue on February 15th in North America (February 21 internationally) via Relapse Records and is available for pre-order now at this location.
The first in a series of official Death re-issues slated for 2011, The Sound Of Perseverance has been remastered from the original studio tapes and expanded to include a second disc of previously unreleased demo material. The re-issue will also include enhanced artwork (viewable below) and liner notes from the original cover artist Travis Smith as well as liner notes from Death guitarist Shannon Hamm and never-before-seen photographs from The Sound Of Perseverance era.
The Sound Of Perseverance is streaming online now at the official Death Facebook page.
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The first in a series of official Death re-issues slated for 2011, The Sound Of Perseverance has been remastered from the original studio tapes and expanded to include a second disc of previously unreleased demo material. The re-issue will also include enhanced artwork (viewable below) and liner notes from the original cover artist Travis Smith as well as liner notes from Death guitarist Shannon Hamm and never-before-seen photographs from The Sound Of Perseverance era.
The Sound Of Perseverance is streaming online now at the official Death Facebook page.
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| Source: | emptywords.org |
| Band profile: | Death |
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter - Album Teaser, New Song And Video Online
Original news, posted on 31.01.2011
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter will be releasing their new album Moral & Wahnsinn on February 25th through Nuclear Blast Records. A teaser from the upcoming single/video clip "Dr. Pest" can be watched below.
Another sneak preview and more album details were previously reported over here.
UPDATED on 07.02.2011 Kriegsphilosoph]
"Die Boten", a brand new song from German metallers Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, is available for streaming at this location.
"Die Boten" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Moral & Wahnsinn, which will be released on February 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. More details about Moral & Wahnsinn were previously reported over here.
UPDATE Kriegsphilosoph]
"Dr. Pest", the new video from German metallers Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, can be viewed at this location. The clip was filmed in Wroclaw, Poland with the Grupa13 company, which has previously worked with Behemoth and Amon Amarth.
"Dr. Pest" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Moral & Wahnsinn, which will be released on February 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. More details about Moral & Wahnsinn were previously reported over here.
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Die Apokalyptischen Reiter will be releasing their new album Moral & Wahnsinn on February 25th through Nuclear Blast Records. A teaser from the upcoming single/video clip "Dr. Pest" can be watched below.
Another sneak preview and more album details were previously reported over here.
UPDATED on 07.02.2011 Kriegsphilosoph]
"Die Boten", a brand new song from German metallers Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, is available for streaming at this location.
"Die Boten" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Moral & Wahnsinn, which will be released on February 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. More details about Moral & Wahnsinn were previously reported over here.
UPDATE Kriegsphilosoph]
"Dr. Pest", the new video from German metallers Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, can be viewed at this location. The clip was filmed in Wroclaw, Poland with the Grupa13 company, which has previously worked with Behemoth and Amon Amarth.
"Dr. Pest" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Moral & Wahnsinn, which will be released on February 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. More details about Moral & Wahnsinn were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Die Apokalyptischen Reiter |
MyGrain - New Video Online
"Trapped In An Hourglass", the new video from Finnish metallers MyGrain, can, be viewed at this location. The clip was directed by Tage Rönnqvist.
"Trapped In An Hourglass" comes off the band's latest album, entitled MyGrain, which was released on January 12 through Spinefarm Records.
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"Trapped In An Hourglass" comes off the band's latest album, entitled MyGrain, which was released on January 12 through Spinefarm Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | MyGrain |
All Shall Perish - New Album Almost Finished
Deathcore demigods All Shall Perish are currently nearing completion of their fourth album, and follow-up to their 2008 release Awaken The Dreamers.
Guitarist Ben Orum had the following to say about the bands new material: "Guitars, bass and drums are complete for the new All Shall Perish record. This week we wrap up vocals and then mixing begins with Zach Ohren! I have never been this excited about a release. This is going to be All Shall Perish's finest hour."
Check out the video of Ben Orum playing his 8 string Ibanez guitar along to some pre-production of the new album below.
"It is safe to say this will be one of the most aggressive, epic, groovy records we have ever written," commented the band recently about the new material.
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Guitarist Ben Orum had the following to say about the bands new material: "Guitars, bass and drums are complete for the new All Shall Perish record. This week we wrap up vocals and then mixing begins with Zach Ohren! I have never been this excited about a release. This is going to be All Shall Perish's finest hour."
Check out the video of Ben Orum playing his 8 string Ibanez guitar along to some pre-production of the new album below.
"It is safe to say this will be one of the most aggressive, epic, groovy records we have ever written," commented the band recently about the new material.
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | All Shall Perish |
Ajattara - New Album Streaming Online
Murhat, the upcoming album of Finnish black metallers Ajattara, has been made available for streaming in its entirety, for a limited time, on Facebook.
Murhat (trans: "Murders") will be released on February 2nd through Osasto-A Records.
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Murhat (trans: "Murders") will be released on February 2nd through Osasto-A Records.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Ajattara |
Destruction - New Song Online
"Hate Is My Fuel", a brand-new track from Teutonic thrashers Destruction, has been made available for streaming over at MySpace.
Another new track, called "The Price" is also still streaming at the same location.
"Hate Is My Fuel" and "The Price" come off the band's upcoming new album Day Of Reckoning, which will be released on February 18th through Nuclear Blast. More album details were previously reported over here.
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Another new track, called "The Price" is also still streaming at the same location.
"Hate Is My Fuel" and "The Price" come off the band's upcoming new album Day Of Reckoning, which will be released on February 18th through Nuclear Blast. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Destruction |
Amorphis - Update From The Studio
An update on what's happening in the Amorphis camp:
"The album recordings are advancing straight and smoothly (whatever that means...). We are now working on the vocals and again we have Marco Hietala (Nightwish) producing the vocals of Tomi Joutsen. This time everything else has been done at Sonic Pump Studios except for the vocals, which are currently in the works at Marco's home studio in Kuopio.
We are emerging with roughly 15 new songs and on the album there's most likely going to be 10-11 tracks. It's again a great feeling to start realizing that the songs and ideas which have been in our heads are finally going to see the light of day.
Pekka Kainulainen has worked really hard on the lyrics. The album is going to tell the story of the most important character of Finnish mythology and folklore. He is Finnish god Väinämöinen, who was described to be an extremely powerful, wise old man who had a magical voice. Some believe that Väinämöinen was the creator of the world, an ancient hero and a very influential shaman.
Having a subject as strong as this, it was pretty obvious that making music for the album was going to be a challenge. There are lots of musical elements that have been heard on previous albums, but there is also much more. Needless to say, we are keen to hand all the material over to Mikko Karmila, who is going to start the mixing at the end of this month.
Travis Smith is currently working on the album cover and the coming artwork so far looks no less than amazing."
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"The album recordings are advancing straight and smoothly (whatever that means...). We are now working on the vocals and again we have Marco Hietala (Nightwish) producing the vocals of Tomi Joutsen. This time everything else has been done at Sonic Pump Studios except for the vocals, which are currently in the works at Marco's home studio in Kuopio.
We are emerging with roughly 15 new songs and on the album there's most likely going to be 10-11 tracks. It's again a great feeling to start realizing that the songs and ideas which have been in our heads are finally going to see the light of day.
Pekka Kainulainen has worked really hard on the lyrics. The album is going to tell the story of the most important character of Finnish mythology and folklore. He is Finnish god Väinämöinen, who was described to be an extremely powerful, wise old man who had a magical voice. Some believe that Väinämöinen was the creator of the world, an ancient hero and a very influential shaman.
Having a subject as strong as this, it was pretty obvious that making music for the album was going to be a challenge. There are lots of musical elements that have been heard on previous albums, but there is also much more. Needless to say, we are keen to hand all the material over to Mikko Karmila, who is going to start the mixing at the end of this month.
Travis Smith is currently working on the album cover and the coming artwork so far looks no less than amazing."
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Amorphis |