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Amaranthe - Will Enter The Studio In October

Amaranthe, the Swedish/Danish power metal/melodic death metal "super-group", are set to record their debut full-length album. In October, the band will enter Hansen Studio in Ribe, Denmark for two months with producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Mercenary, Nightrage). The as-of-yet untitled album is scheduled for a spring 2011 release via Spinefarm Records.

Guitarist Olof Mörck commented: "Needless to say, we are very much looking forward to getting all the tracks on tape! There has been quite a stir and hype around Amaranthe lately, and it is funny to think that everything that people have heard so far are demos recorded in a bedroom - it is going to be fantastic to able to show people the true potential of our music, with a killer sound! This whole production is going to be HUGE and spending two months with Jacob Hansen recording the album will ensure that we will have a production second to none! Jacob Hansen is definitely one of the top names in today's metal recording scene, and when we found out that he was available on quite short notice we where very enthused! Keep your eyes peeled when this baby is unleashed in early spring 2011!"

The Amaranthe line-up looks as follows:

Olof Mörck (Nightrage, Dragonland) - guitar, keyboards
Jake E. Lundberg (Dream Evil, Dreamland) - clean vocals
Elize Ryd (live Kamelot) - vocals
Andreas Solveström (Within Y, ex-Cipher System) - screams
Morten Løwe Sørensen (ex-Koldborn, Disavowed, Mercenary, The Arcane Order, Panzerchrist) - drums
Johan Andreasen (ex-Engel) - bass

More info about Amaranthe on MySpace.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Posted: 16.08.2010 by Thryce | Comments (2)


Nothnegal - Studio Update

Maldives-based extreme power metal outfit Nothnegal are currently in the studio recording their debut full-length. The band writes:

"So we are back in studio after a much needed break and as you may already know, have been writing the material for this album for over a year now and the whole album have actually been rewritten four times! We have been working hard on the overall sound and the material thats gonna end up on the album turned out to be completely different from what we started out with. Due to the writing process, we had to postpone the originally planned recording schedule. But it's all good now, we got 8 songs all done and ready to record. And if you are wondering what they sound like, it does have some melodic elements from the Antidote EP and they are mixed with some heavy/thrashy guitars, everything is slower compared to what we have doing before. We played two songs from the album, "Claymore" and "Janus" on our show with Arch Enemy last month.

Kevin Talley (Dååth, ex-Misery Index, ex-Dying Fetus, ex-Chimaira) has already tracked the drums for all of the songs which were awesome as expected! So whats left now is the guitars, bass, vocals and keys, everything except the drums..."

Nothnegal recently signed a worldwide deal with record label Season Of Mist. The band will also be supporting Finntroll, Samael and Rotting Christ on their European tour in November.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Posted: 15.08.2010 by Thryce | Comments (1)


Rain Delay - Have Entered The Studio

Serbian avantgarde metal band Rain Delay has entered studio to start recording their 3rd studio album, scheduled for release at the end of the year. In a short update, the band wrote:

"Rain Delay is finally in the studio recording their third album. Producer is Aleksandar Djordjic who is responsible for making some of the most wicked metal albums on Serbian scene. Atmosphere is great and we hope to deliver a masterpiece by the end of the year."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Rain Delay
Posted: 12.08.2010 by BudDa | Comments (4)


Samael - Have Entered The Studio Today

Three weeks after coming back from Germany where the band spent some time on the pre-production of every song with long time partner Waldemar Sorychta (Moonspell, Lacuna Coil, Tiamat), the guys from Samael are now ready to record their new album, the successor of Above.

The sessions started today (August 10th 2010) and should go on for a whole month. Regular updates will be given through the band's Twitter profile.

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Source: samael.info
Band profile: Samael
Posted: 10.08.2010 by Fane | Comments (5)


Protest The Hero - Will Enter The Studio Later This Month

Since it feels like forever since we heard any news from the Protest The Hero camp, guitarist Luke Hoskin decided it was time to inform us about the following PTH news:

"We just solidified the studio time for our next album that we have been writing for about three years or so. At least, it feels that way. We have successfully bribed our good friend Julius "Juice" Butty (Alexisonfire) to record it all at a brand new studio in Canada called "Jukasa". Our official start-date is August 30th and we couldn't be more pleased with the studio and producer.

When asked to describe the new music, we usually just get embarrassed and start to sweat. So take that in whatever way you want to - the one thing I can say is we actually have more than 10 songs for once."

The band's third full-length will be mixed by producer/engineer Machine for an expected early-2011 release via Vagrant Records.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Protest The Hero
Posted: 10.08.2010 by BudDa | Comments (9)


Darkest Hour - Set To Enter The Studio

US metalcore act Darkest Hour are about to enter the studio and they have announced that they are teaming up with renowned Soilwork guitarist and producer Peter Wichers. The band have put a lot of time and thought into choosing the right producer for this record and they're convinced they've found one. With records such as All That Remains The Fall Of Ideals and Soilwork's latest effort, The Panic Broadcast under his belt, Darkest Hour are quite confident in what Peter brings to the table.

Drummer Ryan Parish comments: "We're really excited about working with Peter on this album. It's going to be amazing collaborating with such an inventive and unique guitarist/musician to produce and document what we feel is the most emotional and melodic Darkest Hour album to date".

Vocalist John Henry adds: "Peter is someone we've admired and very much respected as a musician and producer for quite some time. Being a pioneer of the Swedish metal sound, (which has so greatly influenced our band) we hope to refine all of those classic elements with him and incorporate new methods to improve our songwriting".

Guitarist Michael "Mike" Schleibaum futher comments: "We have been working on these tunes ever since we left the studio last April. The Eternal Return was written during a very dark, bleak time for the band and I think that record matches that in both tone and character. Our vision was for it to be an in your face, no frill aggressive assault. The new material shares in that aggression and pushes Darkest Hour beyond the unknown."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Darkest Hour
Posted: 03.08.2010 by SlaytallicA | Comments (1)


Sodom - Enter The Studio, Album Title Revealed

Veteran thrashers Sodom have entered the studio to record the new album, In War and Pieces. According to the band, the album will be released later this year, on November 22th by the SPV/Steamhammer record label.

Famous producer Waldemar Sorychta - who previously worked with such acts as Tiamat, Moonspell and Sentenced - has been hired for the recordings.

Sodom bassist/vocalist Thomas "Angelripper" Such recently said the following about the new material: "There has never been a Sodom album which is so wide-ranged, as powerful and as typically Sodom as this one."

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Source: sodomized.info
Band profile: Sodom
Posted: 02.08.2010 by Fane | Comments (11)


Yggdrasil - Will Enter The Studio In September

Swedish folk metallers Yggdrasil have issued the following update:

"Yggdrasil has been keeping quiet for some time now... but we are finally ready to share some news with you all!

The writing of the new and third Yggdrasil album is complete and the recording will commence in September. Expect nothing but the best! The new album is scheduled for an early 2011 release through Grand Master Music. The release date coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the band and we have something special planned to mark the occasion."

Stay tuned for more info.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Yggdrasil
Posted: 30.07.2010 by SlaytallicA | Comments (1)


Sabaton - In The Studio

Swedish metallers Sabaton have issued the following update:

"Even though we are constantly flying here and there for festivals during the whole summer we took us time to go to Peter Tägtgren and studio Abyss for a week.

What we are recording, we will not tell you.

More crazy news soon!"


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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Sabaton
Posted: 25.07.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (10)


Evocation - Update From The Studio

Some weeks ago, Swedish death metal band Evocation finished recording their new album. Their long awaited third album Apocalyptic will hit the streets somewhere this autumn.

Guitarist Marko talked about the recording process - shortly before Thomas Josefsson recorded the vocals - as follows: "Everything was progressing just as we planned! For the drums we had some amazing help this time - Roberto Laghi (Producer for In Flames etc.). And the result - well to be honest I haven't ever heard such an amazing drum sound... Prepare to be blown away... Same goes for the guitars and the bass as well - the sound has progressed and is more evil than ever! Next up to get to work is Thomas (vocals). After having heard his ideas for the vocal patterns together with the songs we all feel very confident that this album will become by far our strongest achievement up to date. It might sound like a cliché but trust me and wait until the album is released."

At the moment the band is busy mixing and mastering the material and after having heard some first samples of the finished stuff, you can prepare for another big happening, when Apocalyptic finally will hit the shops in late October/early November.

Evocation will also play a special gig together with label-mates Facebreaker in support and showcasing their new album. Evocation fans will have a chance to listen to a couple of songs off the new record as early as September 3rd. The gig will take place at The cool Bambi Galore club in Hamburg, Germany.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Evocation
Posted: 23.07.2010 by BudDa | Comments (0)


Hemoptysis - Enter The Studio

Arizona-based extreme metal band, Hemoptysis are tentatively scheduled to return to the studio this month with award-winning producer, Ryan Greene (Megadeth), to begin recording their debut full length album. This is the long awaited follow-up to their acclaimed 5 song debut EP and Ryan Greene-produced CD single, Shadow of Death.

Following the studio, and after a short hiatus, the band will embark on the 2010 Fall Southwest Tour. Hemoptysis will be joined by Chaos Ascending, as they play September dates across the Southwestern United States from California to Texas.

In other news, the band have been chosen to receive their second consecutive "Metal Band of the Year" award. Guitarist/vocalist, Masaki Murashita, has recently received verbal confirmation from Phoenix Music Awards founder, Al Bowman, regarding the honor. This year's incarnation of the event is scheduled for November 18, 2010 at The Paramount Theater in Hollywood, CA.

Artists chosen to receive an award from the Phoenix Music Awards are evaluated by event producers and advisory board members before being selected. The selection process is based on the quality of recorded work submitted or seen at a live music venue in Arizona. Each recipient must also be in good standing as members of the international independent music community.

All info and tunes on MySpace.

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Source: myspace.com
Posted: 09.07.2010 by Thryce | Comments (1)


Darkseed - New Album Due Next Month, Audio Samples Of Entire New Album

Original news, posted on 18.06.2010

band]Darkseed vocalist Harald Winkler has issued a short update about the new album Poison Awaits:

"We are really proud to announce that we have finished recording, mixing and mastering our new album Poison Awaits which will be released July 16 on Massacre Records. We are really happy with the album and can't wait till you guys get to hear it. Stay tuned for more exciting news and song teasers on MySpace."

UPDATE (thanks to BudDa)

Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on Poison Awaits, the forthcoming album from German metallers Darkseed, are available for streaming at this location.

Poison Awaits is scheduled for release on July 23 via Massacre Records.

Poison Awaits cover art] tracklist:

01. Roads
02. Incinerate
03. Poison Awaits
04. Seeds Of Sorrow
05. All Is Vanity
06. Black Throne
07. A Dual Pact
08. Torn To Shatters
09. No Promise In The Heavens
10. Striving For Fire
11. Timeless Skies
12. King In The Sun
13. The Demon Within
14. Comptine D'Un Autre Eté

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Darkseed
Posted: 25.06.2010 by BudDa | Comments (3)


Blind Guardian - Audio Samples Of Entire New Album

Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on At The Edge Of Time, the forthcoming album from German metallers Blind Guardian, are available for streaming at the band's official website.

At The Edge Of Time is scheduled for release on July 30 via Nuclear Blast Records.

At The Edge Of Time cover art] tracklist:

01. Sacred Worlds
02. Tanelorn
03. Road Of No Release
04. Ride Into Obsession
05. Curse My Name
06. Valkyries
07. Control The Divine
08. War Of The Thrones
09. A Voice In The Dark
10. Wheel Of Time

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Source: blind-guardian.com
Band profile: Blind Guardian
Posted: 25.06.2010 by Zhao | Comments (12)


Maruta - New Drummer Announced, Set To Enter The Studio

Official press release

The Floridian grind machine known as Maruta has officially solidified its line-up, with the addition of drummer Danny Morris.

Vocalist Mitchell Luna states: "We are all happy to announce that the search for a new drummer is over, and that Maruta is now 100% operational again! Danny is a solid as fuck drummer, and met all of the high standards that we were looking for in a new skinsman. He blasts hard and does some really creative stuff on the drums that will bring our sound to a new level. We are pretty picky bastards and this dude definitely keeps up with us musically"

The group is set to enter Mana studios next month, to record the followup to 2008's In Narcosis for Willowtip. This will also be the first time the band incorporates a bass player, so listeners can expect the new material to sound even heavier and more dissonant then ever.

A new demo track will be posted in a couple weeks, as well as a handfull of dates in september. Keep up here."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Maruta
Posted: 24.06.2010 by SlaytallicA | Comments (0)


Manowar - Magic Circle Music's Dio Tribute Under Fire

Self-proclaimed kings of metal Manowar and Magic Circle Music - the company owned by bassist Joey DeMaio - find themselves in the middle of a media storm because of their Dio tribute album (read: cash grab).

It all started when Manowar and Magic Circle Entertainment decided to "honor one of metal's greatest legends with Magic - A Tribute to Ronnie James Dio, featuring Magic Circle Music artists and friends performing some of Dio's most inspired work."
Magic - A Tribute to Ronnie James Dio features a Manowar cover of "Heaven And Hell", while HolyHell covers "Holy Diver", with other performances of Metalforce, Jack Starr's Burning Starr, Feinstein and a thing called the "Magic Circle All Star Band" covering "Long Live Rock 'n' Roll".

According to a press release, the album - which will be released today in Germany - "is from the hearts of these musicians. It is not only their privilege, but also their duty, to honor Ronnie by singing his praises while singing his songs."

There was no word if any of the revenue generated from the sale of Magic - A Tribute to Ronnie James Dio would go to the Ronnie James Dio "Stand Up And Shout" Cancer Fund.

But - and here's where it gets sticky - ex-Elf guitarist, and a cousin of Dio, David "Rock" Feinstein responded to the release as follows: "I just found out that Magic Circle Music stated on their site that I was contributing a song to their proposed tribute album to Dio. It also states that I specifically wrote this song for Ronnie. This is totally UNTRUE! The song is called "Far Beyond" and was a cut on the Feinstein Third Wish album, released by Magic Circle Music (SPV) in 2004. The song was co-written by myself and John West eight years ago.

I am NOT a part of this Magic Circle tribute album, and will ONLY be a part of any tribute to Ronnie that is sanctioned by Niji Entertainment Group and Wendy Dio."

And then, Manowar director Neil Johnson issued the following statement defending the release, saying the criticism is fueled by jealousy. He stated: "I hope you all will enjoy it and please do not be influenced by some of jealousy and negativity being spread about this very heartfelt project, which I, along with many others who shall soon come forth, are very proud of. Magic Circle Music will be issuing a statement very soon but in the meantime let me personally express my feelings about it with some indisputable facts:

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Source: ronniejamesdio.com
Band profile: Manowar
Posted: 18.06.2010 by Thryce | Comments (38)