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Pestilence - More New Songs Online

Pestilence have uploaded some new tracks of the "Resurrection Macabre" album. The album has been out a while in Europe but is still pretty fresh for the US. At http://www.myspace.com/pestilenceofficial you can find "Fiend", "Dehydrated II" and "Neuro Dissonance" streaming online.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Pestilence
Posted: 23.07.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (0)


Shadows Fall - New Song Online

US metallers Shadows Fall have posted online a new song, "King Of Nothing", on their MySpace page. The song features a guest appearance by Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blythe.

"King Of Nothing" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "Retribution", which will be released on September 15 via Everblack Industries.

Brian Fair commented: "This song opens with my favorite riff on the record. It came out of Matt's late night drunken riff bag, and the song built itself around the heavy vibe that it created. It is a four minute beat down! The lyrics of this song are about the overwhelming self-medication of our world. There is a prescription for every mood these days, and people are turning into zombies. It's time to toughen up and face your reality, no matter how brutal it may be, otherwise you will just be reigning over a world of nothingness. The bridge features guest vocals from the one and only D. Randall Blythe aka Uncle Goddamn aka The Redneck Assassin of the mighty Lamb Of God. Randy came down to the studio in VA to cook us dinner, and we put him right to work behind the mic. We layered his voice with Matt's and myself to create the three part harmony from hell!"

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Shadows Fall
Posted: 21.07.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (1)


Ghost Brigade - Entire New Album Streaming Online

Finnish metallers Ghost Brigade have issued the following update:

"Dear friends,

"Isolation Songs" is now streaming in its entirety at our MySpace page.

The album will be in stores on August 3 in Europe (August 25 in the US) via Season Of Mist Records. The first pressing of the album will be a digipak CD and contains one bonus song "Liar". There are also complete lyrics on the booklet this time.

Alright, have a nice week folks!"

More details about "Isolation Songs" were previously reported at this location.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Ghost Brigade
Posted: 21.07.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (2)


Six Feet Under - Working On New Album

Six Feet Under have issued the following update:

"We are currently in the studio working on "Graveyard Classics 3". We are about 60% finished with tracking. Everything is going great and we are having a lot of fun laying these new songs down. More info and tracklisting to come.

On a side note - we are really looking forward to headlining Party.San Festival in Bad Berka Germany next month August 8th."

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Source: sfu420.com
Band profile: Six Feet Under
Posted: 20.07.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (14)


Laethora - First New Album Details

Laethora, the side project of Dark Tranquillity guitarist Niklas Sundin and Joakim Rosén, Jonnie Tell and Joel Lindell from The Provenance have issued the following update:

"Just popped in to say that we are currently waiting to confirm a release date for "The Light In Which We All Burn" and this is one release you really shouldn't miss out on. The album is incredibly strong and having had some time off since the recordings, we can clearly state in retrospect that it is indeed a splendid collection of songs.
Peter in de Betou has done an excellent job with the mastering and we're so looking forward to unleashing the wrath of hell unto the world.
The first photo shoot for press release was successful and we're all in mint condition, looking more handsome than ever, so don't stare for too long unless you welcome the feeling of inferiority. We'll be back soon with more info on release date so until then; stay wretched!"

Just to give you a first sense of the album, the tracklist is as follows:

01. Ekpyrosis
02. I as Infernal
03. A.S.K.E
04. World Deluge
05. A New Day
06. Humanae
07. The Sightless
08. Saevio
09. Uproar
10. Cast to Ruin
11. To the Point
12. Damnable Doctrine
13. Alogia

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Laethora
Posted: 16.07.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (2)


Porcupine Tree - New Album Samples Online

UK metallers Porcupine Tree have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"A medley of extracts from "The Incident" is now available to listen to on the Porcupine Tree MySpace page, or the Roadrunner UK website.

Written and recorded between September-May, "The Incident" is the tenth studio album by Porcupine Tree. Released worldwide by Roadrunner on 14th September (one week earlier than previously announced in order to coincide with the first tour dates), the album is a 2 disc set, the first disc containing the 55 minute title track / song cycle, and the second CD featuring 4 shorter pieces. There will be 3 editions of the album; a standard 2 CD set, a deluxe edition (contents to be confirmed), and a double vinyl version."

More details about "The Incident" were previously reported at this location.

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Source: porcupinetree.com
Band profile: Porcupine Tree
Posted: 14.07.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (5)


Dawn Of Azazel - Sign With Unique Leader Records

Unique Leader Records are thrilled to announce the signing of long-serving New Zealand death metal tyrants Dawn Of Azazel to the roster for the release of their third album "Relentless".

The label expects the band to turn some heads with their unique brand of angular, dissonant extreme metal and have high expectations for the album's release. Erik Lindmark adds: "Dawn of Azazel's "Relentless" will be a release that stands the test of time. So many unforgettable hooks and memorable songwriting along with some of the most original and powerful vocals used in extreme metal today, period!"

According to vocalist/bassist Rigel Walshe: "After months of delays and negotiations with labels, we are pleased to announce our alliance with Unique Leader Records for the release of our forthcoming third album "Relentless". It's an honor to be working with a label with a history of releasing some of the greatest records in the extreme metal genre, and we look forward to adding our own touch to the legacy".

The album is set for release worldwide on October 13th, with distribution through both Unique Leader and Prosthetic Records channels. Pre-order information will be available soon. For updates and news on Dawn of Azazel go to http://www.myspace.com/dawnof azazel.

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Source: uniqueleader.com
Band profile: Dawn Of Azazel
Posted: 13.07.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (0)


Noumena - Update From The Band

Finnish metallers Noumena have issued the following update:

"No news from the Noumena camp since the dawn of modern time! Now, we are going to change this thing once and for all.

We have had a slow-motion period going on for some time. Things will change as we enter frantic rehearsing and composing stage. There are a couple of new Noumena songs written already, but we need more. Just to show Noumena is alive and kicking, please visit Noumena MySpace and get familiar with a demo version of a brand new song called "Sleep". The song also introduces a stunning new voice in Noumena soundscape. Female vocalist Suvi Uura will give you some shivers...

At the moment we don't have a record deal with any label. No need to mention, but our goal is to get one and release a convincing album in future!

We might play some gigs in Finland later this year or in the beginning of 2010. Let's see. Nothing is certain, but we shall continue our journey as stubbornly as the previous 11 years.

By the way, in Spotify you can find our latest album "Anatomy of Life" and the digital EP "Triumph and Loss". Now all you foreign fans can enjoy that release.

We want to thank you, our dear fans, for couraging words and correspondence. We won't let you down!"

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Source: noumena.info
Band profile: Noumena
Posted: 12.07.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (4)


Hail Of Bullets - New Sample Online

Metal Blade Records have posted a sample of the new Hail Of Bullets song "Liberators". Check it out here. The song will be featured on the band's upcoming EP "Warsaw Rising". All info about that EP here.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Hail Of Bullets
Posted: 09.07.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (1)


Ravage - New Album Details

Boston Massachusetts metalers Ravage are ready to unleash their Metal Blade Records debut, "The End of Tomorrow" on August 18th 2009. Artwork was handled by the famed artist Ed Repka who is known best for his Megadeth covers as well as cover art for Death, Municipal Waste, Toxic Holocaust, and Austrian Death Machine. "The End of Tomorrow" seamlessly intertwines the sounds of New Wave of British Heavy Metal, late 80's American Thrash Metal and late 90's European power metal to showcase the band's signature style. The album is sure to be enjoyed by metal maniacs young and old as it blends the soaring vocal and guitar melodies of Iron Maiden and Helloween with the raw power of thrashers like Testament and Kreator, presented in a crisply modern production-style courtesy of producer Peter Rutcho.

Here's what vocalist Al Ravage has to say; "This album has been a very, very long time in the making and we'd like to thank Metal Blade for giving traditional, no-bullshit, American heavy metal a chance again. Also thanks to Peter Rutcho for his great production work on the album (giving new life and freshness to a classic sound), and Ed Repka (for inviting you all to share a glimpse into Ravage's corner of the singularly demented alternate reality he has created with mere brush strokes). 'The End' is finally near! Get ready to Ravage and we'll see you on tour this fall."

"The End of Tomorrow" cover art] tracklisting:

01. The Halls of Madness
02. Reign Fall
03. Freedom Fighter
04. Damn Nation
05. The Shredder
06. Into The Shackles
07. In Shattered Dreams
08. The Nightmare's Hold: Part 1
09. Nightcrawler
10. The Nightmare's Hold: Part 2
11. Grapes of Wrath
12. The End of Tomorrow

"The End of Tomorrow" is only the beginning for Ravage, who are only in their mid-20's, despite having played together for over 10 years! Expect to see Ravage's Metal Blade debut, "The End of Tomorrow", to drop August 18th with touring leading up to and throughout the release of the album.

Ravage Tour dates:

AUG 2nd Mexico, ME - The Mexico Metalfest w/ Psychostick, Ripfence and more
AUG 7th - NY Buffalo - Club Diablo w/ Herod
AUG 8th - PA - Pittsburgh - TBA
AUG 9th - OH - Cincinatti - TBA
AUG 10th - OH - Cleveland Now That's Class
AUG 11th - Fort Wayne IN - TBA
AUG 12th - Canton OH - Sadie Renee's w/ Mortifier, For Glory & Empire and 3S0
AUG 13th - MO St. Louis at The Library

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Ravage
Posted: 09.07.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (1)


Brainstorm - Sign With AFM Records

AFM Records are proud to announce that Brainstorm signed a new contract with AFM Records. Both sides are very happy with the new signing and everybody is looking forward to a new album release.

Brainstorm are expected to release their new album later this year. In an update from March, the band confirmed they were in the final stages of songwriting. More details are expected to be announced soon.

Source: afm-records.de
Band profile: Brainstorm
Posted: 08.07.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (2)


The Black Dahlia Murder - New Album Details

The Black Dahlia Murder will be releasing their new album "Deflorate" on September 15 via Metal Blade Records. "A Selection Unnatural", the first single, is now available for streaming on RevolverMag.

"Deflorate" tracklisting goes as follows:

01. Black Valor
02. Necropolis
03. A Selection Unnatural
04. Denounced, Disgraced
05. Christ Deformed
06. Death Panorama
07. Throne Of Lunacy
08. Eyes Of Thousand
09. That Which Erodes The Most Tender
10. I Will Return

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Source: revolvermag.com
Band profile: The Black Dahlia Murder
Posted: 08.07.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (0)


Resurrecturis - Entire Album Available For Free Download

Resurrecturis' third album, "Non Voglio Morire", is now available for free download from the band's official website.

"The people at Casket Music were pretty perplexed with my intention to allow the free download of our music, but I was pretty much convinced that I wanted to do this - says Resurrecturis mainman Carlo Strappa - so there was not much that they could say to make me change my mind. Besides just a couple of days after the album's official release date I could find the mp3 rip of the album on blogs and sites from Russia, South America and so on, so I don't think I have done this big damage to record sales.

The commercial version of "Non Voglio Morire" includes a bonus DVD with our videoclip + some live songs and other stuff, besides the cover artwork is really nice and rich, so there's many reasons to get it if somebody is interested. On the other hand whe somebody simply wants to check us out he can go to http://www.resurrecturis.com and be sure to find a quality rip of the songs with the right titles and everything in the right place".

"Non Voglio Morire" cover art] tracklist:

01. The Origin
02. Prologue
03. Fuck Face
04. Corpses Forever
05. The Artist
06. Save My Anger
07. Calling Our Names
08. After The Show
09. The Fracture
10. Away From The Flock
11. Where Shall I Go From Here?
12. Walk Through Fire
13. In Retrospective

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Source: resurrecturis.com
Band profile: Resurrecturis
Posted: 03.07.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (2)


Children Of Bodom - To Release Cover Album

Here are the tracklists for the different editions of the upcoming Children Of Bodom cover album "Skeletons In The Closet", scheduled to be released worldwide this autumn.

Europe

01 "Lookin' Out My Back Door" (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
02 "Hell Is For Children" (Pat Benatar)*
03 "Somebody Put Something In My Drink" (Ramones)
04 "Mass Hypnosis" (Sepultura)
05 "Don´t Stop At The Top" (Scorpions)
06 "Silent Scream" (Slayer)
07 "She Is Beautiful" (Andrew W.K.)
08 "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" (Kenny Rogers)
09 "Bed Of Nails" (Alice Cooper)
10 "Hellion" (W.A.S.P.)
11 "Aces High" (Iron Maiden)
12 "Rebel Yell" (Billy Idol)
13 "No Commands" (Stone)
14 "Antisocial" (Trust/Anthrax)*
15 "Talk Dirty To Me" (Poison)
16 "War Inside My Head" (Suicidal Tendencies)**
17 "Ooops!? I Did It Again" (Britney Spears)

USA

01 "Lookin' Out My Back Door" (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
02 "Hell Is For Children" (Pat Benatar)*
03 "Somebody Put Something In My Drink" (Ramones)
04 "Mass Hypnosis" (Sepultura)
05 "Don´t Stop At The Top" (Scorpions)
06 "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" (Kenny Rogers)
07 "Hellion" (W.A.S.P.)
08 "Aces High" (Iron Maiden)
09 "Rebel Yell" (Billy Idol)
10 "No Commands" (Stone)
11 "Antisocial" (Trust/Anthrax)
12 "Talk Dirty To Me" (Poison)
13 "Ghost Riders In The Sky" (Stan Jones)
14 "War Inside My Head" (Suicidal Tendencies)**
15 "Ooops!? I Did It Again" (Britney Spears)

Japan

01 "Lookin' Out My Back Door" (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
02 "Hell Is For Children" (Pat Benatar)*
03 "Somebody Put Something In My Drink" (Ramones)
04 "Don´t Stop At The Top" (Scorpions)
05 "Silent Scream" (Slayer)
06 "She Is Beautiful" (Andrew W.K.)
07 "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" (Kenny Rogers)
08 "Bed Of Nails" (Alice Cooper)
09 "Aces High" (Iron Maiden)
10 "Antisocial" (Trust/Anthrax)*
11 "Talk Dirty To Me" (Poison)
12 "Ghost Riders In The Sky" (Stan Jones)
13 "War Inside My Head" (Suicidal Tendencies)**

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Source: cobhc.com
Band profile: Children Of Bodom
Posted: 03.07.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (44)


Job For A Cowboy - Entire New Album Streaming Online

"Ruination", the new Job For A Cowboy album, is available for streaming in its entirety at the band's MySpace. The record will see a July 7, 2009 North American release date via Metal Blade Records.

"Ruination" cover art] tracklist:

01. Unfurling A Darkened Gospel
02. Summon The Hounds
03. Constitutional Masturbation
04. Regurgitated Disinformation
05. March To Global Enslavement
06. Butchering The Enlightened
07. Lords Of Chaos
08. Psychological Immorality
09. To Detonate And Exterminate
10. Ruination

"Ruination" was tracked and mixed at AudioHammer studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Jason Suecof (The Black Dahlia Murder, Devildriver, Trivium).

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Job For A Cowboy
Posted: 03.07.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (8)