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Dream Theater - Yet Another Song Snippet Online
After previewing "On The Backs Of Angels" and a snippet of "Bridges In The Sky" (previously reported over here), Roadrunner Germany and Dream Theater have released yet another 60 second preview from their newest album A Dramatic Turn Of Events. This time, they will be previewing the song "Breaking All Illusions", which can be heard bellow.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Warrant - Former Warrant Singer Jani Lane Dead At 47
According to TMZ.com, former Warrant singer Jani Lane was found dead on Thursday, August 11th at a Los Angeles-area hotel. He was 47 years old.
Lane was pronounced dead by Fire Department personnel who responded to a call shortly before 5:30 p.m. in the Comfort Inn in the 20100 block of Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills, California, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
The cause of death was unknown, and the case was turned over to the Los Angeles county coroner's office, LAPD officer Sara Faden told the Los Angeles Times.
Lane was married three times and is survived by a wife and four children.
On July 23rd, Lane took part in a taping of an upcoming episode of the "That Metal Show" alongside Michael Sweet (Stryper) and Taime Downe (Faster Pussycat). The program featuring Lane is scheduled to air on October 1st on VH1 Classic.
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Lane was pronounced dead by Fire Department personnel who responded to a call shortly before 5:30 p.m. in the Comfort Inn in the 20100 block of Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills, California, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
The cause of death was unknown, and the case was turned over to the Los Angeles county coroner's office, LAPD officer Sara Faden told the Los Angeles Times.
Lane was married three times and is survived by a wife and four children.
On July 23rd, Lane took part in a taping of an upcoming episode of the "That Metal Show" alongside Michael Sweet (Stryper) and Taime Downe (Faster Pussycat). The program featuring Lane is scheduled to air on October 1st on VH1 Classic.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Warrant |
Jeff Loomis - Returns To The Studio
Jeff Loomis returns to the studio at the end of this month to begin recording his eagerly awaited sophomore solo album. With key players contributing to the release, there is no doubt fans will be pleased. Aaron Smith (7 Horns 7 Eyes) will be producing the album.
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| Source: | thegauntlet.com |
| Band profile: | Jeff Loomis |
Threat Signal - New Album Details
Canadian based modern heavy metal outfit Threat Signal has revealed the details for their upcoming self-titled album and follow up to their 2009 release, Vigilance. The bands third over all release will be available in physical and digital formats on October 7 (Europe) and October 11, 2011 (North America).
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Threat Signal |
Xerath - New Video Online
"Reform Part III", the brand-new video from UK progressive groove metallers Xerath can now be seen over at Metal Hammer.
"Reform Part III" comes off the band's latest album II, which was released on April 25th through Candlelight Records.
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"Reform Part III" comes off the band's latest album II, which was released on April 25th through Candlelight Records.
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| Source: | metalhammer.co.uk |
Anthrax - Another New Track Available For Streaming
US Thrash legends Anthrax have released another track of their upcoming, eagerly awaited new album Worship Music for streaming.
"The Devil You Know", in regard to the sound described as a mixture of the band's classic "Caught In A Mosh" and an AC/DC song à la "Whole Lotta Rosie" by guitarist Rob Caggiano, can be enjoyed at this location.
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"The Devil You Know", in regard to the sound described as a mixture of the band's classic "Caught In A Mosh" and an AC/DC song à la "Whole Lotta Rosie" by guitarist Rob Caggiano, can be enjoyed at this location.
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Anthrax |
Pure Reason Revolution - Disbanding After Final Shows In November
UK's prog band Pure Reason Revolution have announced that they are calling it quits after the final 6 shows in UK in November. The previously announced mainland performances in Ukraine at Moonloop Festival on August 14th, and two shows in Holland on November 11th and 12th have been cancelled. At the final UK shows the band will, however, also perform their highly acclaimed debut album The Dark Third in its entirety. Read more for the band statement and tour dates.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Katatonia - Pull Out Of Unirock Open Air
Swedish dark metallers Katatonia have cancelled their appearance at Unirock Open Air Festival, set to take place from 9th to 11th of September 2011 in Istanbul, Turkey. The band's statement reads as follows:
"It is with great regret that Katatonia are forced to cancel their September 9th appearance at the Unirock Festival in Istanbul, Turkey. Due to a conflict with the festival's promoter who were not able to fulfil their contractual obligations, our agent and management decided to pull out as we can't afford to risk financial loss.
We hereby apologize to any fans who were expecting us to appear and we'll do our absolute best to schedule a new tour date for Turkey in the near future."
A statement from the festival organizers is yet to come and will be posted here as soon as possible.
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"It is with great regret that Katatonia are forced to cancel their September 9th appearance at the Unirock Festival in Istanbul, Turkey. Due to a conflict with the festival's promoter who were not able to fulfil their contractual obligations, our agent and management decided to pull out as we can't afford to risk financial loss.
We hereby apologize to any fans who were expecting us to appear and we'll do our absolute best to schedule a new tour date for Turkey in the near future."
A statement from the festival organizers is yet to come and will be posted here as soon as possible.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Katatonia |
| Event: | Unirock Open Air Festival |
Converge - Re-Sign With Epitaph Records
Official press release
Converge has signed another worldwide deal with Epitaph Records, with whom they originally signed in late 2003 and have since released three albums. According to the band, they're staying with Epitaph "because they are good people." Deathwish Inc., the label co-owned by Converge frontman Jacob Bannon, will continue to handle the band's vinyl releases.
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Converge has signed another worldwide deal with Epitaph Records, with whom they originally signed in late 2003 and have since released three albums. According to the band, they're staying with Epitaph "because they are good people." Deathwish Inc., the label co-owned by Converge frontman Jacob Bannon, will continue to handle the band's vinyl releases.
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| Source: | lambgoat.com |
| Band profile: | Converge |
Almah - New Album Tracklist Revealed
Brazilian metallers Almah will release their new album Motion via AFM Records this fall (the date will be announced soon). The new material was recorded at Norcal Studios (São Paulo, Brazil) in May-June 2011 and mixed and mastered at Split Second Sound Studios (Amsterdam, Netherlands) by Jochem Jacobs (Textures) in July. The album is produced by Edu Falaschi and Felipe Andreoli.
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| Source: | almah.com.br |
| Band profile: | Almah |
Yob - Entire New Album Streaming Online
Bloodbath - To Re-release Latest Album
Swedish death metallers Bloodbath will re-release their latest album The Fathomless Mastery, originally released in 2008. The Fathomless Mastery 2011 edition will feature 4 bonus tracks from their sold-out 2007 EP Unblessing The Purity.
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| Source: | bloodbath.biz |
| Band profile: | Bloodbath |
The Rotted - Sign With Candlelight Records
Official press release
We have signed with Candlelight Records. See what Tim has to say about this below. January & February 2011 saw us enter Parlour Studios with Russ Russell once again at the producers helm to record the second full length album, a must for fans of Napalm Death, Entombed, Wolfbrigade, Motörhead, Terrorizer, Dismember, Impaled Nazarene, Marduk, Discharge, GBH, Celtic Frost, Black Sabbath, Cro-Mags & Agnostic Front. Prepare for the aggro!
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We have signed with Candlelight Records. See what Tim has to say about this below. January & February 2011 saw us enter Parlour Studios with Russ Russell once again at the producers helm to record the second full length album, a must for fans of Napalm Death, Entombed, Wolfbrigade, Motörhead, Terrorizer, Dismember, Impaled Nazarene, Marduk, Discharge, GBH, Celtic Frost, Black Sabbath, Cro-Mags & Agnostic Front. Prepare for the aggro!
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| Source: | therotted.com |
| Band profile: | The Rotted |
Devildriver - Guitarist Sits Out Tour Due To Seizure
Devildriver guitarist Mike Spreitzer is sitting out the band's South American tour after suffering a seizure, but he issued the following update on his condition today:
"Hey everybody. Thank you all so much for your concern. It means so much to me. I'm doing okay and I'm back home.
I'm not sure why, but I had a seizure in a Rite Aid while I was picking up a few last-minute items for our South American tour. I collapsed and hit my head fairly hard. But the good news is all the test results and CAT scan came back negative. So I've been ordered to rest and stay home. I'll be up and running for the next tour with Arch Enemy.
I'm so upset that I can't go to South America. I was so excited.
Thanks again for your concern and I love you all."
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"Hey everybody. Thank you all so much for your concern. It means so much to me. I'm doing okay and I'm back home.
I'm not sure why, but I had a seizure in a Rite Aid while I was picking up a few last-minute items for our South American tour. I collapsed and hit my head fairly hard. But the good news is all the test results and CAT scan came back negative. So I've been ordered to rest and stay home. I'll be up and running for the next tour with Arch Enemy.
I'm so upset that I can't go to South America. I was so excited.
Thanks again for your concern and I love you all."
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | DevilDriver |
Goatwhore - New Album Details
US melodic black metallers Goatwhore has posted their first video update from the studio on MetalBlade.TV. The video was shot and edited by the band and is the first in a series of videos that will chronicle the recording of the new album.
The band is making quick progress and drums have already been completed.
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The band is making quick progress and drums have already been completed.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Goatwhore |