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Black Label Society - Drummer Quits The Band
Official press release
Black Label Society stixman Craig Nunenmacher has departed as drummer for the band. As the news hit the web yesterday, main man Zakk Wylde issued the following statement:
"Craig Nunenmacher has resigned as Black Label Society' drummer. We are sorry to see him leave. We wish Craig well in his new endeavors and have the utmost love and respect for him."
More news as and when it comes.
Black Label Society are currently working on a new album, which is pencilled for a release later this year.
(Also thanks to Hamird)
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Black Label Society stixman Craig Nunenmacher has departed as drummer for the band. As the news hit the web yesterday, main man Zakk Wylde issued the following statement:
"Craig Nunenmacher has resigned as Black Label Society' drummer. We are sorry to see him leave. We wish Craig well in his new endeavors and have the utmost love and respect for him."
More news as and when it comes.
Black Label Society are currently working on a new album, which is pencilled for a release later this year.
(Also thanks to Hamird)
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Black Label Society |
Trivium - New Drummer Announced
Official press release
New York, NY Florida metallers Trivium are pleased to announce Nick Augusto as their new permanent drummer. Augusto was introduced to Trivium fans when he filled in behind the kit on last fall's "Into the Mouth of Hell We Tour" trek. He is now stepping in to permanently replace the departing Travis Smith.
Vocalist/guitarist Matt Heafy commented: "We're really happy to have our good friend and fellow Floridian Nick Augusto join the Trivium family. Nick's drumming is very technical and diverse and he brings a real intense energy to the band and we can't wait for everyone to hear the new song, "Shattering The Skies Above", that we just recorded with Nick. I think it's the best Trivium recording we've ever done; it's raw, full of energy and I think Nick's drumming really pushed us to a new level."
The always industrious Trivium are wasting no time in the wake of this line up shift and are staying busy as they work their new skinsman into the fold. The band has recorded two brand new tracks: the aforementioned "Shattering The Skies Above" will appear on the forthcoming, digital-only God Of War Blood & Metal EP, as well as a cover of Sepultura's "Slave New World". Video footage of the band and their new drummer recording "Shattering The Skies Above" is viewable here.
The band will also head right back out on the road, embarking on a tour of Asia, New Zealand, Australia and the UK, which kicks off February 11, in Jakarta, Indoensia and runs through March 24 in England. This will be the band's final tour dates in support of 2008's Shogun. Once the tour ends, the band will head back to the studio to work on their next album for Roadrunner Records.
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New York, NY Florida metallers Trivium are pleased to announce Nick Augusto as their new permanent drummer. Augusto was introduced to Trivium fans when he filled in behind the kit on last fall's "Into the Mouth of Hell We Tour" trek. He is now stepping in to permanently replace the departing Travis Smith.
Vocalist/guitarist Matt Heafy commented: "We're really happy to have our good friend and fellow Floridian Nick Augusto join the Trivium family. Nick's drumming is very technical and diverse and he brings a real intense energy to the band and we can't wait for everyone to hear the new song, "Shattering The Skies Above", that we just recorded with Nick. I think it's the best Trivium recording we've ever done; it's raw, full of energy and I think Nick's drumming really pushed us to a new level."
The always industrious Trivium are wasting no time in the wake of this line up shift and are staying busy as they work their new skinsman into the fold. The band has recorded two brand new tracks: the aforementioned "Shattering The Skies Above" will appear on the forthcoming, digital-only God Of War Blood & Metal EP, as well as a cover of Sepultura's "Slave New World". Video footage of the band and their new drummer recording "Shattering The Skies Above" is viewable here.
The band will also head right back out on the road, embarking on a tour of Asia, New Zealand, Australia and the UK, which kicks off February 11, in Jakarta, Indoensia and runs through March 24 in England. This will be the band's final tour dates in support of 2008's Shogun. Once the tour ends, the band will head back to the studio to work on their next album for Roadrunner Records.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Trivium |
Raintime - New Song Online
"Fire Ants", a new song from Italian metallers Raintime, is available for streaming at the band's MySpace page.
"Fire Ants" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Psychromatic, which is scheduled for release on March 19 in the US via Bieler Bros Records (during May 2010 in Europe (excluding UK) by Lifeforce Records).
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"Fire Ants" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Psychromatic, which is scheduled for release on March 19 in the US via Bieler Bros Records (during May 2010 in Europe (excluding UK) by Lifeforce Records).
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Raintime |
Charred Walls Of The Damned - New Album Streaming, Video Online
As Charred Walls Of The Damned prepare for their self-titled debut album out February 2nd 2010 - the group is gearing up for their official release by giving fans the chance to listen to the album in its entirety via Noisecreep.com. The metal site will host the stream Monday January 25th to Monday February 1st so be sure to head over and check it out.
Richard Christy comments; "Well, the time is now here and I'm so psyched for the fans to be able to finally hear the full album! I'm so proud of the metal that Tim, Steve, Jason and I have made and I know that our passion definitely shines through in the music! We had so much fun making this album and now it's time for all of you fellow Metalheads to have fun listening to it."
Despite his hectic work schedule, last year Christy announced that he was putting together a new musical project through Metal Blade Records called Charred Walls of the Damned. The group's lineup reads like a who's who of metal with Tim "Ripper" Owens Judas Priest, Iced Earth, Yngwie Malmsteen, Beyond Fear] on vocals, Steve DiGiorgio Sadus, Death, Testament, Iced Earth, Quo Vadis, Dragonlord] playing bass and Trivium (among many others) producer Jason Suecof Capharnaum, Crotchduster] handling the guitar duties. To say that the anticipation for this band is high would be a major understatement.
The band's new video for the track "Ghost Town" can be watched below. "I'm so psyched about how amazing the "Ghost Town" video turned out," Christy told Noisecreep over lunch recently in Hollywood, CA. Directed by Mike Schiff from M.A.S. Productions, the apocalyptic clip just bleeds metal. "We were able to film in one of my favorite haunted houses in Pennsylvania called Shocktoberfest, which was really exciting for me because anyone who knows me personally knows I'm a massive Halloween and haunted house fan."
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Richard Christy comments; "Well, the time is now here and I'm so psyched for the fans to be able to finally hear the full album! I'm so proud of the metal that Tim, Steve, Jason and I have made and I know that our passion definitely shines through in the music! We had so much fun making this album and now it's time for all of you fellow Metalheads to have fun listening to it."
Despite his hectic work schedule, last year Christy announced that he was putting together a new musical project through Metal Blade Records called Charred Walls of the Damned. The group's lineup reads like a who's who of metal with Tim "Ripper" Owens Judas Priest, Iced Earth, Yngwie Malmsteen, Beyond Fear] on vocals, Steve DiGiorgio Sadus, Death, Testament, Iced Earth, Quo Vadis, Dragonlord] playing bass and Trivium (among many others) producer Jason Suecof Capharnaum, Crotchduster] handling the guitar duties. To say that the anticipation for this band is high would be a major understatement.
The band's new video for the track "Ghost Town" can be watched below. "I'm so psyched about how amazing the "Ghost Town" video turned out," Christy told Noisecreep over lunch recently in Hollywood, CA. Directed by Mike Schiff from M.A.S. Productions, the apocalyptic clip just bleeds metal. "We were able to film in one of my favorite haunted houses in Pennsylvania called Shocktoberfest, which was really exciting for me because anyone who knows me personally knows I'm a massive Halloween and haunted house fan."
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| Source: | noisecreep.com |
| Band profile: | Charred Walls Of The Damned |
Firewind - Announce New Drummer
Greek melodic metal act Firewind have posted a statement regarding a recent line-up change in the light of the band's upcoming live shows in Mexico:
"Firewind has decided to part ways with drummer Mark Cross due to personal differences. We thank Mark for his work and contribution to Firewind and wish him good luck in the future. Behind the kit, for the upcoming Mexico shows will be Michael Ehre (Uli Jon Roth, Metalium, Kee Marcello, etc.). Michael's a beast, a truly fantastic player with years of experience next to top musicians and bands and we're very happy to have him on board! You can check Michael out here."
Firewind is currently working hard on their new studio album release which is expected to surface via Century Media Records later this year.
Firewind: Live Premonition in Mexico 2010:
Feb. 12th - Mexico City, Mexico - Hard Rock Live
Feb. 13th - Puebla, Mexico - Bulldog Cafe
Feb. 14th - Mexico City, Mexico - Bicentennial Fest
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"Firewind has decided to part ways with drummer Mark Cross due to personal differences. We thank Mark for his work and contribution to Firewind and wish him good luck in the future. Behind the kit, for the upcoming Mexico shows will be Michael Ehre (Uli Jon Roth, Metalium, Kee Marcello, etc.). Michael's a beast, a truly fantastic player with years of experience next to top musicians and bands and we're very happy to have him on board! You can check Michael out here."
Firewind is currently working hard on their new studio album release which is expected to surface via Century Media Records later this year.
Firewind: Live Premonition in Mexico 2010:
Feb. 12th - Mexico City, Mexico - Hard Rock Live
Feb. 13th - Puebla, Mexico - Bulldog Cafe
Feb. 14th - Mexico City, Mexico - Bicentennial Fest
Read more ››
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Firewind |