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Glorior Belli - New Album Tracklist Revealed
French black metal duo Glorior Belli have revealed the tracklist for their upcoming new album, entitled The Great Southern Darkness.
The album will hit the stores in Germany and Switzerland on September 23rd, while a release date for the rest of Europe has been set on September 26th.
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The album will hit the stores in Germany and Switzerland on September 23rd, while a release date for the rest of Europe has been set on September 26th.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Glorior Belli |
Nightwish - Remixed Entrance Track Online
A brand-new remixed track from Finnish Symphonic Power metal band Nightwish has been made available for download over here
The song is based on the main riff and chorus of track 11 on Nightwish's upcoming album Imaginarium and was remixed by DJ Orkidea.
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The song is based on the main riff and chorus of track 11 on Nightwish's upcoming album Imaginarium and was remixed by DJ Orkidea.
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| Source: | nightwish.com |
| Band profile: | Nightwish |
X Japan/Loudness - Former Bassist Passed Away
Japanese rock musician and songwriter Taiji Sawada (ex-X Japan, ex-Loudness) passed away yesterday (July 17th) before noon at the intensive care unit in Saipan's Commonwealth Health Center.
Sawada, 45, was arrested last Monday by federal authorities "for interference with a flight attendant" due to an incident on a plane en route from Japan to Saipan. He was brought to CHC after he tried to kill himself on Thursday evening while detained at the Department of Corrections facility.
Sawada was supposed to appear in federal court for his detention hearing on Friday morning. Mark Hanson, Sawada's court-appointed defense attorney, declined to provide details on Friday, but said his client had a "good chance of getting out" and be released to a local family under pretrial release conditions.
It is not yet known if these instances are related to his death.
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Sawada, 45, was arrested last Monday by federal authorities "for interference with a flight attendant" due to an incident on a plane en route from Japan to Saipan. He was brought to CHC after he tried to kill himself on Thursday evening while detained at the Department of Corrections facility.
Sawada was supposed to appear in federal court for his detention hearing on Friday morning. Mark Hanson, Sawada's court-appointed defense attorney, declined to provide details on Friday, but said his client had a "good chance of getting out" and be released to a local family under pretrial release conditions.
It is not yet known if these instances are related to his death.
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| Source: | mvariety.com |
| Band profile: | X Japan |
Illdisposed - Part Ways With Guitarist
Danish extreme metallers Illdisposed have parted ways with guitar player Franz "Hellboss" Gottschalk (ex-Volbeat, ex-Dominus).
The band wishes Franz and his family all the best in the future.
Hellboss will be replaced by "smukke" Ken Holst (also in Compos Mentis, Crocell) who has been playing the last two shows with the band.
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The band wishes Franz and his family all the best in the future.
Hellboss will be replaced by "smukke" Ken Holst (also in Compos Mentis, Crocell) who has been playing the last two shows with the band.
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| Source: | illdisposed.dk |
| Band profile: | Illdisposed |
Lord - Another New Video Online
"Forever", the new video from Australian heavy/power metallers Lord can now be watched below.
The clip was directed and filmed by Dusk Music Video Production and features an extended version of the song, making it "a nine-minute epic psychological thriller," according to a press release.
Another video for the track "Set In Stone" can still be watched over here.
"Forever" comes off the band's latest album, entitled Set In Stone, which was released in September 2009 through Dominus/Riot! Entertainment.
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The clip was directed and filmed by Dusk Music Video Production and features an extended version of the song, making it "a nine-minute epic psychological thriller," according to a press release.
Another video for the track "Set In Stone" can still be watched over here.
"Forever" comes off the band's latest album, entitled Set In Stone, which was released in September 2009 through Dominus/Riot! Entertainment.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Lord |
Hellsaw - Enter The Studio
Austrian black metallers Hellsaw entered Munich's Dreamsound Studios last week to begin recording their fourth full-length album. Titled Trist, the album will be the follow up to 2009's Cold and is due for release on Napalm Records in early 2012.
Frontman and founder Aries commented about the direction Hellsaw will take with the album: "The German word "Trist" is difficult to define exactly but if you think of various connotations of solemnity and sadness you'd be thinking along the right lines. Cold was more about melancholy, Trist is darker; it's like the scent of fine whiskey and damp earth.
As a band, we always prepare thoroughly before going into the studio, but this time we've rehearsed even more in order to perfect the sound for each track. We've also sought to redefine the Hellsaw sound, without losing our identity. There needs to be a certain amount of experimentation with each new album in order to bring the sound up to date. Without giving too much away, with Trist we believe we have found the perfect symbiosis between the old and new elements. All the songs are strong, and it will definitely kick ass."
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Frontman and founder Aries commented about the direction Hellsaw will take with the album: "The German word "Trist" is difficult to define exactly but if you think of various connotations of solemnity and sadness you'd be thinking along the right lines. Cold was more about melancholy, Trist is darker; it's like the scent of fine whiskey and damp earth.
As a band, we always prepare thoroughly before going into the studio, but this time we've rehearsed even more in order to perfect the sound for each track. We've also sought to redefine the Hellsaw sound, without losing our identity. There needs to be a certain amount of experimentation with each new album in order to bring the sound up to date. Without giving too much away, with Trist we believe we have found the perfect symbiosis between the old and new elements. All the songs are strong, and it will definitely kick ass."
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Hellsaw |
Rage Nucléaire - New Project By Ex-Cryptopsy Vocalist
Rage Nucléaire - the new project led by ex-Cryptopsy vocalist Dan "Lord Worm" Greening - are finishing up the last pieces of their upcoming debut album, entitled Unrelenting Fucking Hatred.
Said Lord Worm to Bravewords: "Rage Nucléaire is a hate-filled blend of melodic black metal and violent industrial. It's a three-piece and its other component parts are Alvater on guitar, synth, drum programming, and background vocals, and Dark Rage on guitar, background vocals, and secret things even I'm not privy to.
A full-length CD, Unrelenting Fucking Hatred, is currently in the works. The three of us seem to share the same bleak world vision, for one thing, and this shows up very clearly in the compositions. Alvater used to be in the godly Frozen Shadows, and I know he hasn't spent nearly a fraction of his accumulated rage. Dark Rage and I don't do a lot of cretinous smiling, either.
Also, I remember a talk with (ex-Cryptopsy guitarist) Steve Thibault about ten years ago, in which he said something about having one more album left in him. As it turns out, he didn't, but I've often thought about that, and I figure I might have one or two left to expiate. As the millennium progresses, so does the aural assault perpetrated by really nasty practitioners of the Black Art; good. I just want to add my voice to the global chorus of discomfiture. And so, I will.
I'm still into doing live stuff but we'll have to see about that. There is also some material being written for a second release, and we'll probably have to put up a Facebook page, too, at some point. Other than that, I'm just looking forward to being dead, but then, aren't we all."
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Said Lord Worm to Bravewords: "Rage Nucléaire is a hate-filled blend of melodic black metal and violent industrial. It's a three-piece and its other component parts are Alvater on guitar, synth, drum programming, and background vocals, and Dark Rage on guitar, background vocals, and secret things even I'm not privy to.
A full-length CD, Unrelenting Fucking Hatred, is currently in the works. The three of us seem to share the same bleak world vision, for one thing, and this shows up very clearly in the compositions. Alvater used to be in the godly Frozen Shadows, and I know he hasn't spent nearly a fraction of his accumulated rage. Dark Rage and I don't do a lot of cretinous smiling, either.
Also, I remember a talk with (ex-Cryptopsy guitarist) Steve Thibault about ten years ago, in which he said something about having one more album left in him. As it turns out, he didn't, but I've often thought about that, and I figure I might have one or two left to expiate. As the millennium progresses, so does the aural assault perpetrated by really nasty practitioners of the Black Art; good. I just want to add my voice to the global chorus of discomfiture. And so, I will.
I'm still into doing live stuff but we'll have to see about that. There is also some material being written for a second release, and we'll probably have to put up a Facebook page, too, at some point. Other than that, I'm just looking forward to being dead, but then, aren't we all."
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Cryptopsy |
Arosian Black Mass Festival - Line-Up Revealed
The line-up for the Arosian Black Mass Festival has been finalized. Get all the names after the jump. The first-ever edition of Arosian Black Mass will take place on the 11th and 12th of November. This 2-day event of esoteric music and art will take place in the city of Västerås (Arosia in Latin), Sweden (a ~100 km west of Stockholm).
Tickets (Age: 18+) can be bought at this location (sales will start in August).
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Tickets (Age: 18+) can be bought at this location (sales will start in August).
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| Source: | arosian-black-mass.se |
| Event: | Arosian Black Mass |
Threshold - Resume Work On New Album
UK-based progressive metal outfit Threshold will soon return to the studio to complete work on their forthcoming ninth studio album. The follow-up to 2007's Dead Reckoning is due for release through Nuclear Blast Records in 2012.
The album is once again being recorded at Thin Ice Studios in the UK with producers Karl Groom and Richard West. The band has been working on the new material since November last year.
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The album is once again being recorded at Thin Ice Studios in the UK with producers Karl Groom and Richard West. The band has been working on the new material since November last year.
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| Source: | thresh.net |
| Band profile: | Threshold |
Dream Theater - Touring North America With Trivium In September
According to the latest word on the interwebs, progressive metal giants Dream Theater will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in September. Support on the road will come from their Roadrunner Records labelmates Trivium.
Exact cities and dates will be announced soon, so keep an eye out for updates.
Dream Theater will release their forthcoming new album, A Dramatic Turn Of Events, on September 12th. Get a new track, called "On The Backs Of Angels", here and more album details here.
Trivium on their turn will release their upcoming new album, In Waves, on August 9th. New tracks are listed earlier here. More album details are available here.
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Exact cities and dates will be announced soon, so keep an eye out for updates.
Dream Theater will release their forthcoming new album, A Dramatic Turn Of Events, on September 12th. Get a new track, called "On The Backs Of Angels", here and more album details here.
Trivium on their turn will release their upcoming new album, In Waves, on August 9th. New tracks are listed earlier here. More album details are available here.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Warbringer - N. American Tour With Lazarus A.D., Landmine Marathon
In support of Warbringer's forthcoming new album, Worlds Torn Asunder (due on September 27th), the road warriors have announced a headlining tour beginning October 3rd.
The month-long trek, dubbed America Torn Asunder 2011, will take them around the country, along with support from friends Lazarus A.D., Landmine Marathon and Diamond Plate.
Tickets for the show can be bought here. Get a list of all confirmed dates after the jump.
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The month-long trek, dubbed America Torn Asunder 2011, will take them around the country, along with support from friends Lazarus A.D., Landmine Marathon and Diamond Plate.
Tickets for the show can be bought here. Get a list of all confirmed dates after the jump.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Warbringer |
| Event: | Warbringer: America Torn Asunder 2011 |
Into Eternity - New Single Streaming Online
"Sandstorm", the brand-new single from Canadian tech progressive death metal band Into Eternity, can now be streamed over at Bravewords.
"Sandstorm" was written in May and features the band's new drummer Bryan Newbury (Death Toll Rising). The track also features the guest death vocals of former Into Eternity vocalist Rob Doherty. This streaming version is just the bonus Tim Roth (guitars/vocals)/Rob Doherty version.
The real version of "Sandstorm", which features singer Stu Block (recently enlisted by Iced Earth), Tim Roth and Rob Doherty, will be released on iTunes on July 25th.
Into Eternity are busy writing new material for the follow-up to 2008's The Incurable Tragedy.
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"Sandstorm" was written in May and features the band's new drummer Bryan Newbury (Death Toll Rising). The track also features the guest death vocals of former Into Eternity vocalist Rob Doherty. This streaming version is just the bonus Tim Roth (guitars/vocals)/Rob Doherty version.
The real version of "Sandstorm", which features singer Stu Block (recently enlisted by Iced Earth), Tim Roth and Rob Doherty, will be released on iTunes on July 25th.
Into Eternity are busy writing new material for the follow-up to 2008's The Incurable Tragedy.
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Into Eternity |
Moonspell - Spanish Tour Dates Confirmed
Portuguese gothic metal act Moonspell just announced a handful of live shows in Spain.
The tour, dubbed Vintage Tour 2011, will take place in early December. The band also promised a special Portuguese date will be announced soon. Get the Spanish dates after the jump.
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The tour, dubbed Vintage Tour 2011, will take place in early December. The band also promised a special Portuguese date will be announced soon. Get the Spanish dates after the jump.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Moonspell |
| Event: | Moonspell: Spanish Vintage Tour 2011 |
Chris Connelly - New Solo Album Later This Year
Relapse Records will release the brand new solo album from prolific musician and writer Chris Connelly (Ministry, Revolting Cocks, The High Confessions).
The new album, titled Artificial Madness, was recorded this past May at Engine studios in Chicago with producer Sanford Parker. Joining Connelly for the recording and adding to his distinctive vocal and guitar work was Noah Leger (The Karl Hendricks Trio, The(e) Speaking Canaries, Head of Skulls) on drums, Will Lindsay (Indian, Nachtmystium, Wolves In The Throne Room) on bass, and Dallas Thomas (The Swan King, Circle of Animals, Asschapel) on guitar.
The title Artificial Madness is a reference to today's insane reliance on needless technologies that has turned humans into head-hung, shuffling zombies. Connelly describes the release as "an adrenaline rush of paranoia, drawing on my history with bands like Ministry, Killing Joke, and The Damage Manual while retaining the melodic sense. It's a statement against the way music has become a flaccid Eagles/Fleetwood Mac nightmare with no one fighting or asking questions anymore. It's time for a revolution."
Artificial Madness will see an autumn 2011 release date with additional album details to be posted shortly.
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The new album, titled Artificial Madness, was recorded this past May at Engine studios in Chicago with producer Sanford Parker. Joining Connelly for the recording and adding to his distinctive vocal and guitar work was Noah Leger (The Karl Hendricks Trio, The(e) Speaking Canaries, Head of Skulls) on drums, Will Lindsay (Indian, Nachtmystium, Wolves In The Throne Room) on bass, and Dallas Thomas (The Swan King, Circle of Animals, Asschapel) on guitar.
The title Artificial Madness is a reference to today's insane reliance on needless technologies that has turned humans into head-hung, shuffling zombies. Connelly describes the release as "an adrenaline rush of paranoia, drawing on my history with bands like Ministry, Killing Joke, and The Damage Manual while retaining the melodic sense. It's a statement against the way music has become a flaccid Eagles/Fleetwood Mac nightmare with no one fighting or asking questions anymore. It's time for a revolution."
Artificial Madness will see an autumn 2011 release date with additional album details to be posted shortly.
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| Source: | shop.relapse.com |
Iced Earth - Free Live Webcast Tonight
Iced Earth's live performance at the Ilosaarirock Festival in Joensuu, Finland will be streamed live later today at 7:00 pm local time (12:00 noon EST / 9:00 am PST) at this location (brought to you by the Finnish broadcasting company YLE).
Iced Earth recently entered the studio to begin recording their new upcoming album, Dystopia, with producer Jim Morris. The album is tentatively scheduled for a late 2011 release through Century Media Records. More on that here.
As previously reported, Matt Barlow will retire from the band after the summer festival shows. Afterwards Into Eternity vocalist Stu Block will become the new lead singer for Iced Earth.
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Iced Earth recently entered the studio to begin recording their new upcoming album, Dystopia, with producer Jim Morris. The album is tentatively scheduled for a late 2011 release through Century Media Records. More on that here.
As previously reported, Matt Barlow will retire from the band after the summer festival shows. Afterwards Into Eternity vocalist Stu Block will become the new lead singer for Iced Earth.
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| Source: | ylex.fi |
| Band profile: | Iced Earth |
| Event: | Ilosaarirock Festival |