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| 30.12.2006 | › | Symphony X - Another Update From The Studio |
| 24.12.2006 | › | Rudra - Depart From Demonzend Records |
| 22.12.2006 | › | Dying Fetus - Upcoming Album Details |
| 21.12.2006 | › | Antigama - Complete New Album |
| 18.12.2006 | › | Power Of Omens - Original Bassist Matt Williamson Loses Battle With Cancer |
| › | Novembers Doom - Video And Live Footage | |
| 16.12.2006 | › | Depressed Mode - Record Deal With Firedoom Music |
| 13.12.2006 | › | Samael - Recording Of New Album Completed |
| 11.12.2006 | › | Mayhem - New Album Completed |
| 09.12.2006 | › | Anathema - Upcoming Album's Tracklist Revealed |
| 08.12.2006 | › | Grammy Awards - Metal/Hard Rock Nominations |
| 07.12.2006 | › | Thunderstone - Upcoming Album Details |
| 03.12.2006 | › | Galadriel - Update On Forthcoming Album |
| 02.12.2006 | › | Obituary - Upcoming DVD Details |
| 29.11.2006 | › | Grave Digger - Two Songs From Upcoming Album Online |
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Symphony X - Another Update From The Studio
Symphony X's webmaster has posted another studio update online. The band are still working on their upcoming album 'Paradise Lost' which is supposed to be released some time in the first half of 2007.
Here is the posting, taken from symphonyx.com:
"Spoke to MJR for a while this afternoon, and here's what he had to say...
They had planned to start the mix on the CD this week, but were delayed a bit overall by the holiday earlier this week, so mixing has been rescheduled for January. Russ has 3 songs to finish (and was on his way to The Dungeon as Mike & I spoke) & hopes to be done with his recording by the weekend, and MJR has a couple more solos that he wants to record, as well as getting some loose ends tied up and polishing things up overall. They are still aiming for a Spring '07 release, & Mike had some pretty exciting things to say about the material, saying that it has something for old fans and new fans alike, so I'm confident more than ever in saying that the CD will be well worth the wait.
So there IS light at the end of the tunnel, & the band appreciates your patience greatly; stay tuned for more info soon!"
Here is the posting, taken from symphonyx.com:
"Spoke to MJR for a while this afternoon, and here's what he had to say...
They had planned to start the mix on the CD this week, but were delayed a bit overall by the holiday earlier this week, so mixing has been rescheduled for January. Russ has 3 songs to finish (and was on his way to The Dungeon as Mike & I spoke) & hopes to be done with his recording by the weekend, and MJR has a couple more solos that he wants to record, as well as getting some loose ends tied up and polishing things up overall. They are still aiming for a Spring '07 release, & Mike had some pretty exciting things to say about the material, saying that it has something for old fans and new fans alike, so I'm confident more than ever in saying that the CD will be well worth the wait.
So there IS light at the end of the tunnel, & the band appreciates your patience greatly; stay tuned for more info soon!"
| Source: | symphonyx.com |
| Band profile: | Symphony X |
Rudra - Depart From Demonzend Records
'Vedic' Metal band Rudra have severed ties with record label Demonzed Records. Copyright of the Demonzed Records released latest album and the re-release of their self-titled first album have now fallen to Rudra. The band is now looking for a replacement record company and is looking forward to working with their next label.
| Source: | rudraonline.org |
| Band profile: | Rudra |
Dying Fetus - Upcoming Album Details
According to a post on shop.relapse.com, Death metal powerhouse Dying Fetus return with their long-awaited new record "War of Attrition" this summer.
Masterminded by guitarist/vocalist John Gallagher and his hand picked kill-team, "War of Attrition" advances the band's devastating assault and destroys everything in its path. From the first song to the last, the patented 'Fetus combination of punishing slam riffs, frenzied guitar work, and utterly savage dual-vocal assault and overpowers the listener. "War of Attrition" reaches an altogether new and focused level of brutality for Dying Fetus, and expands and cements the legendary status of this renowned US metal institution.
A US release date is set on 3 June 2007
Masterminded by guitarist/vocalist John Gallagher and his hand picked kill-team, "War of Attrition" advances the band's devastating assault and destroys everything in its path. From the first song to the last, the patented 'Fetus combination of punishing slam riffs, frenzied guitar work, and utterly savage dual-vocal assault and overpowers the listener. "War of Attrition" reaches an altogether new and focused level of brutality for Dying Fetus, and expands and cements the legendary status of this renowned US metal institution.
A US release date is set on 3 June 2007
| Source: | shop.relapse.com |
| Band profile: | Dying Fetus |
Antigama - Complete New Album
Poland's Antigama has recently completed work on their Relapse Records debut album, "Resonance."
The effort was recorded in December at Studio X in Olsztyn, Poland by engineer Szymon Czech. The 18 song album is set for a May 2007 release. Advance song titles for Resonance include: "Seismic Report", "Ecstasy", "Pursuit", "Neutral Balance", "Order", "Pending", "Remembering Nothing", "By And By", "Shymrok", and "Stars."
"It's certainly the best sounding and most mature album of Antigama" says guitarist Sebastian Rokicki, "In short it's the most brutal, wild, astonishing, uncommon and experimental piece of music we've ever made."
Antigama vocalist Lukasz Myszkowski adds: "It was the first time we had so much time for the recording session. We freed ourselves of the inhibitions and discharged all of the animal emotions and toxic waste. Resonance is coming!"
The effort was recorded in December at Studio X in Olsztyn, Poland by engineer Szymon Czech. The 18 song album is set for a May 2007 release. Advance song titles for Resonance include: "Seismic Report", "Ecstasy", "Pursuit", "Neutral Balance", "Order", "Pending", "Remembering Nothing", "By And By", "Shymrok", and "Stars."
"It's certainly the best sounding and most mature album of Antigama" says guitarist Sebastian Rokicki, "In short it's the most brutal, wild, astonishing, uncommon and experimental piece of music we've ever made."
Antigama vocalist Lukasz Myszkowski adds: "It was the first time we had so much time for the recording session. We freed ourselves of the inhibitions and discharged all of the animal emotions and toxic waste. Resonance is coming!"
| Source: | antigama.net |
| Band profile: | Antigama |
Power Of Omens - Original Bassist Matt Williamson Loses Battle With Cancer
Guitarist David Gallegos of defunkt San Antonio bases prog-metallers Power Of Omens has issued the following statement in regards to the passing of the band's original bassist Matt Wlliamson:
"It comes with great sadness to announce the passing of one of my dearest friends... Matt Williamson.
As many of you know, he had been diagosed with terminal cancer almost 2 years ago, and was only given 3 months to live at that time... but Matt's determination to fight this and win the battle was evident in his amazing struggle to survive almost 2 more years after his diagnosis.
Unfortunately, as I just found out this morning (December 14th), Matt lost his battle this past Saturday, December 9th.
He was an incredible person, a great friend, and an absolutely amazing bassist and musician. He will sorely be missed by his wife, family, as well as his Power Of Omens family."
Former bandmate and current Zero Hour vocalist Chris Salinas states, "Matt was a great person and great friend who also served our country proudly in the Army. He played a key role in the writing proccess of the first Power Of Omens CD. Things were never the same when the country called his name and he had to leave. I love you Brutha and I will miss you. You will live on through music forever."
"It comes with great sadness to announce the passing of one of my dearest friends... Matt Williamson.
As many of you know, he had been diagosed with terminal cancer almost 2 years ago, and was only given 3 months to live at that time... but Matt's determination to fight this and win the battle was evident in his amazing struggle to survive almost 2 more years after his diagnosis.
Unfortunately, as I just found out this morning (December 14th), Matt lost his battle this past Saturday, December 9th.
He was an incredible person, a great friend, and an absolutely amazing bassist and musician. He will sorely be missed by his wife, family, as well as his Power Of Omens family."
Former bandmate and current Zero Hour vocalist Chris Salinas states, "Matt was a great person and great friend who also served our country proudly in the Army. He played a key role in the writing proccess of the first Power Of Omens CD. Things were never the same when the country called his name and he had to leave. I love you Brutha and I will miss you. You will live on through music forever."
| Source: | powerofomens.com |
Novembers Doom - Video And Live Footage
Chicago's Novembers Doom have posted their video for 'Autumn Reflection' (off of 2005's "The Pale Haunt Departure") and some live footage of their recent European tour on YouTube here.
The band also recently posted a tour diary on their official MySpace page. For the full tour dairy, click here.
The band has set February 20th, 2007 as the release date of their forthcoming album "The Novella Reservoir" via The End Records. An mp3 of the song 'Drown The Inland Mere' can be found at this location.
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The band also recently posted a tour diary on their official MySpace page. For the full tour dairy, click here.
The band has set February 20th, 2007 as the release date of their forthcoming album "The Novella Reservoir" via The End Records. An mp3 of the song 'Drown The Inland Mere' can be found at this location.
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Novembers Doom |
Depressed Mode - Record Deal With Firedoom Music
Depressed Mode signs with Firedoom Music
Firebox Music has signed Finnish melodic funeral doom metal band Depressed Mode. The band also features Natalie Koskinen, who is known for her contributions to previous Shape of Despair albums.
The band is right now recording their debut album and the release is scheduled for summer 2007 via Firedoom Music.
Soundsamples available at mikseri.net & myspace.com
http://www.mikseri.net/artists/?id=54943
http://www.myspace.com/depressedmodedoom
Source: http://www.firebox.fi
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Firebox Music has signed Finnish melodic funeral doom metal band Depressed Mode. The band also features Natalie Koskinen, who is known for her contributions to previous Shape of Despair albums.
The band is right now recording their debut album and the release is scheduled for summer 2007 via Firedoom Music.
Soundsamples available at mikseri.net & myspace.com
http://www.mikseri.net/artists/?id=54943
http://www.myspace.com/depressedmodedoom
Source: http://www.firebox.fi
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| Source: | firebox.fi |
Samael - Recording Of New Album Completed
The following message has been posted on Samael's homepage:
"Samael finished the recording of their new album. A pre-mix of three songs has been done at the end of November, in order to present it to different record companies. Final mix is expected to take place early next year. If you want to taste it before it's baked, you can listen to the song "Slavocracy" here."
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"Samael finished the recording of their new album. A pre-mix of three songs has been done at the end of November, in order to present it to different record companies. Final mix is expected to take place early next year. If you want to taste it before it's baked, you can listen to the song "Slavocracy" here."
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| Source: | samael.info |
| Band profile: | Samael |
Mayhem - New Album Completed
Norwegian black metallers Mayhem have finished recording their new album, "Ordo Ad Chao".
Guitarist Blasphemer (aka Rune Erickson) comments: "The sound is raw and powerful, and listening to it, it reminds me of the Wolf's Lair Abyss era, only more varied and more philosophical. The album also contains the most aggressive songs in the Mayhem history as well as the most wicked and darkest."
"Ordo Ad Chao" is tentatively scheduled for release in April, 2007 via Season Of Mist. The album will initially be avaialble in very exclusive packaging.
Guitarist Blasphemer (aka Rune Erickson) comments: "The sound is raw and powerful, and listening to it, it reminds me of the Wolf's Lair Abyss era, only more varied and more philosophical. The album also contains the most aggressive songs in the Mayhem history as well as the most wicked and darkest."
"Ordo Ad Chao" is tentatively scheduled for release in April, 2007 via Season Of Mist. The album will initially be avaialble in very exclusive packaging.
| Source: | thetruemayhem.com |
| Band profile: | Mayhem |
Anathema - Upcoming Album's Tracklist Revealed
Guitarist Daniel "Danny" Cavanagh has posted the following update on the official Anathema website, in the diary section:
Sunlight fails but only for a while...
The album is coming along very nicely.
We are well aware that for one reason or another, it has taken a long time for Anathema to get to this place, but now we are ready. The album tracklist is decided. The rehearsals are going very well.
Everything, quite literally, is falling into place.
What i love about this record is the character it seems to have. The songs belong together. There is purpose and focus. And it shines. Brightly.
The message is one of hope. of the absolute certainty that there is a better way. There is always a better way. There is always a solution, a purpose. It only remains for us to be open to it. To bring ourselves back into harmony with a larger system.
That harmony begins by bringing ourselves back into balance within ourselves. All the ancient sages and wise people have said it. Change starts with the individual.
Some of these songs are a little more melancholy, and some of them are euphoric. They all have one thing in common in that they are all very much from the heart, and they are dripping with emotion. This is the greatest record we have ever made. I know it in my heart. All we need do now is find the right engineer/producer and the right studio? And to remain focussed.
To this end, we have decided to hire a house in the country for the first month of next year to 'live' this record before we record. We will play everyday and we will leave no stone unturned in pursuit of brilliance. Of a new way to express these feelings.
I put my faith that the greater mind can bring everything into place for us to make this record. A record that will certainly affect some people. I do not wish to sound pretentious but i know it will change lives. This is what music does. It moves people in a way no other form of art does.
Because our inspiration is of a pure source, and because our intentions are genuinely to reach people and open them up to new ways of feeling and thinking, i have every faith that whatever we need to make this happen will come to us.
The final tracklist is this.
Anathema - Everything
01. Thin Air (Ann Further)
02. Bricks (working title)
03. Lightning Song
04. Sunlight
05. Get Off. Get Out. (working title)
06. Angels Walk Among Us
07. Everything
08. A Simple Mistake
09. Voodoo (working title)
10. No One Is Free (working title)
11. Paradigm Shift
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Sunlight fails but only for a while...
The album is coming along very nicely.
We are well aware that for one reason or another, it has taken a long time for Anathema to get to this place, but now we are ready. The album tracklist is decided. The rehearsals are going very well.
Everything, quite literally, is falling into place.
What i love about this record is the character it seems to have. The songs belong together. There is purpose and focus. And it shines. Brightly.
The message is one of hope. of the absolute certainty that there is a better way. There is always a better way. There is always a solution, a purpose. It only remains for us to be open to it. To bring ourselves back into harmony with a larger system.
That harmony begins by bringing ourselves back into balance within ourselves. All the ancient sages and wise people have said it. Change starts with the individual.
Some of these songs are a little more melancholy, and some of them are euphoric. They all have one thing in common in that they are all very much from the heart, and they are dripping with emotion. This is the greatest record we have ever made. I know it in my heart. All we need do now is find the right engineer/producer and the right studio? And to remain focussed.
To this end, we have decided to hire a house in the country for the first month of next year to 'live' this record before we record. We will play everyday and we will leave no stone unturned in pursuit of brilliance. Of a new way to express these feelings.
I put my faith that the greater mind can bring everything into place for us to make this record. A record that will certainly affect some people. I do not wish to sound pretentious but i know it will change lives. This is what music does. It moves people in a way no other form of art does.
Because our inspiration is of a pure source, and because our intentions are genuinely to reach people and open them up to new ways of feeling and thinking, i have every faith that whatever we need to make this happen will come to us.
The final tracklist is this.
Anathema - Everything
01. Thin Air (Ann Further)
02. Bricks (working title)
03. Lightning Song
04. Sunlight
05. Get Off. Get Out. (working title)
06. Angels Walk Among Us
07. Everything
08. A Simple Mistake
09. Voodoo (working title)
10. No One Is Free (working title)
11. Paradigm Shift
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| Source: | anathema.ws |
| Band profile: | Anathema |
Grammy Awards - Metal/Hard Rock Nominations
Nominations for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards were announced today by The Recording Academy.
Best Metal Performance:
(=For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances, with vocals. Singles or Tracks only.)
'Redneck' - Lamb Of God - Track from: Sacrament
'Colony Of Birchmen' - Mastodon - Track from: Blood Mountain
'Lies, Lies, Lies' - Ministry - Track from: Rio Grande Blood
'Eyes Of The Insane' - Slayer - Track from: Christ Illusion
'30/30-150' - Stone Sour - Track from: Come What(ever) May
Best Hard Rock Performance:
(=For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances, with vocals. Singles or Tracks only.)
'Crazy Bitch' - Buckcherry
'Every Day Is Exactly The Same' - Nine Inch Nails
'Lonely Day' - System Of A Down
'Vicarious' - Tool
'Woman' - Wolfmother
The awards will be handed out on Sunday February 11, 2007 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Stephen Colbert will be the host of the Award show.
A full list of nominees can be found here.
In other Grammy news, In Flames have been nominated for a Swedish Grammy award in the category Hard Rock / Metal for their "Come Clarity" album. Go to this location (site in Swedish) for more information.
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Best Metal Performance:
(=For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances, with vocals. Singles or Tracks only.)
'Redneck' - Lamb Of God - Track from: Sacrament
'Colony Of Birchmen' - Mastodon - Track from: Blood Mountain
'Lies, Lies, Lies' - Ministry - Track from: Rio Grande Blood
'Eyes Of The Insane' - Slayer - Track from: Christ Illusion
'30/30-150' - Stone Sour - Track from: Come What(ever) May
Best Hard Rock Performance:
(=For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances, with vocals. Singles or Tracks only.)
'Crazy Bitch' - Buckcherry
'Every Day Is Exactly The Same' - Nine Inch Nails
'Lonely Day' - System Of A Down
'Vicarious' - Tool
'Woman' - Wolfmother
The awards will be handed out on Sunday February 11, 2007 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Stephen Colbert will be the host of the Award show.
A full list of nominees can be found here.
In other Grammy news, In Flames have been nominated for a Swedish Grammy award in the category Hard Rock / Metal for their "Come Clarity" album. Go to this location (site in Swedish) for more information.
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| Source: | grammy.com |
Thunderstone - Upcoming Album Details
Thunderstone have issued the following update on their forthcoming album:
Thunderstone's upcoming fourth studio effort is confirmed to be released worldwide (except USA) on March 14th, 2007 and later in the spring in the USA. The album bears the title "Evolution 4.0".
Band members characterize the forthcoming album as 'a milestone, bringing in more of the heavier stuff that "Tools Of Destruction" already hinted at, but still retaining the landmark melodies of Thunderstone. That's why we thought the title "Evolution 4.0" best represents where we now stand.
Some song titles include 'Roots Of Anger', '10 000 Ways', 'Swirled', 'Down With Me' and 'The Source'.
Go to this location for more information on the band and studio diaries.
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Thunderstone's upcoming fourth studio effort is confirmed to be released worldwide (except USA) on March 14th, 2007 and later in the spring in the USA. The album bears the title "Evolution 4.0".
Band members characterize the forthcoming album as 'a milestone, bringing in more of the heavier stuff that "Tools Of Destruction" already hinted at, but still retaining the landmark melodies of Thunderstone. That's why we thought the title "Evolution 4.0" best represents where we now stand.
Some song titles include 'Roots Of Anger', '10 000 Ways', 'Swirled', 'Down With Me' and 'The Source'.
Go to this location for more information on the band and studio diaries.
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| Source: | thunderstone.org |
| Band profile: | Thunderstone |
Galadriel - Update On Forthcoming Album
Dodo Datel, frontman of the Slovak doom metal Galadriel, announced that the new design of the website is because of the band's new forthcoming album. The album will be called "Renascence", and it is going to be released next spring. (Due to some technical problems Galadriel scheduled the recording of new album to March 2007. So it will be released in spring 2007).
Also, the band is going to make a tour in Romania in April 2007 to present this new album.
News about "Renascence" and the tour will be updated on the website.
Also, the band is going to make a tour in Romania in April 2007 to present this new album.
News about "Renascence" and the tour will be updated on the website.
| Source: | galadriel.sk |
| Band profile: | Galadriel |
| Event: | Galadriel: Renascence Tour [CANCELLED] |
Obituary - Upcoming DVD Details
MVD Visual has set a January 16, 2007 U.S. release date for Obituary's first-ever DVD, entitled "Frozen Alive". The DVD, which was filmed on August 24 at the Stodola Club in Warsaw, Poland, will include a seven-camera shoot of the show plus the "Insane" video, the previously unreleased "On the Floor" video, interviews with Frank Watkins (bass), Trevor Peres (guitar), John (vocals) and Donald Tardy (drums), and three documentaries ? the making of "Insane", the making of "Frozen In Time" album, and "Backstage In Poland".
"Frozen Alive" track listing:
01. (Intro: Rain)
02. Redneck Stomp
03. On the Floor
04. Insane
05. Chopped in Half
06. Turned Inside Out
07. Dying
08. (Internal Bleeding Intro)
09. Internal Bleeding
10. Back to One
11. Find the Arise
12. Back Inside
13. Threatening Skies
14. By the Light
15. (Kill for Me Intro)
16. Kill for Me
17. Solid State
18. Stand Alone
19. Back from the Dead
20. Lockjaw
21. Slow Death
22. 'Til Death
23. Slowly We Rot
Plus:
* Bonus Video Material
* Photo Gallery
* Biography
* Discography
* Desktop Images
* Weblinks
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"Frozen Alive" track listing:
01. (Intro: Rain)
02. Redneck Stomp
03. On the Floor
04. Insane
05. Chopped in Half
06. Turned Inside Out
07. Dying
08. (Internal Bleeding Intro)
09. Internal Bleeding
10. Back to One
11. Find the Arise
12. Back Inside
13. Threatening Skies
14. By the Light
15. (Kill for Me Intro)
16. Kill for Me
17. Solid State
18. Stand Alone
19. Back from the Dead
20. Lockjaw
21. Slow Death
22. 'Til Death
23. Slowly We Rot
Plus:
* Bonus Video Material
* Photo Gallery
* Biography
* Discography
* Desktop Images
* Weblinks
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| Source: | mvdb2b.com |
| Band profile: | Obituary |
Grave Digger - Two Songs From Upcoming Album Online
German Heavy metallers Grave Digger have put two new songs from their upcoming album "Liberty Or Death" online at their unofficial MySpace.
The songs are called 'Liberty Or Death' and 'Ocean Of Blood' and are the first two songs of the album, which will be released on 12 January 2007. More info about the album here.
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The songs are called 'Liberty Or Death' and 'Ocean Of Blood' and are the first two songs of the album, which will be released on 12 January 2007. More info about the album here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Grave Digger |