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Devin Townsend - Two New Albums Streaming Online
Deconstruction and Ghost, the two brand-new albums from Canadian madman Devin Townsend, are now streaming in their entirety at AOL Music.
Ghost is streaming in full here, and Deconstruction over here.
Deconstruction and Ghost will be released in North America today, June 21st (one day earlier internationally) through InsideOut Music. More album details were previously reported over here.
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Ghost is streaming in full here, and Deconstruction over here.
Deconstruction and Ghost will be released in North America today, June 21st (one day earlier internationally) through InsideOut Music. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | music.aol.com |
| Band profile: | Devin Townsend |
Unearth - Entire New Album Streaming Online
Darkness In The Light, the new upcoming album from US metalcore act Unearth, is now available for streaming in its entirety over at Altpress.com (stream available till its street date, July 5th).
The album was recorded at Zing Studios in Westfield, Massachusetts with producer Adam Dutkiewicz (also known as the guitarist of Killswitch Engage). Darkness In The Light will be released on July 5th through Metal Blade Records.
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The album was recorded at Zing Studios in Westfield, Massachusetts with producer Adam Dutkiewicz (also known as the guitarist of Killswitch Engage). Darkness In The Light will be released on July 5th through Metal Blade Records.
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| Source: | altpress.com |
| Band profile: | Unearth |
Suicide Silence - Another New Song Online
"Fuck Everything", another brand-new track from California deathcore act Suicide Silence can be streamed in the YouTube "lyric video" below.
Another new track, called "You Only Live Once", is still available for streaming on the band's Facebook page (to access the stream you'll have to "like" the band - just in case you're one of the few who didn't already).
"Fuck Everything" comes off the band's upcoming new album, entitled The Black Crown, which will be released on July 12th through Century Media Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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Another new track, called "You Only Live Once", is still available for streaming on the band's Facebook page (to access the stream you'll have to "like" the band - just in case you're one of the few who didn't already).
"Fuck Everything" comes off the band's upcoming new album, entitled The Black Crown, which will be released on July 12th through Century Media Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
Insomnium - New Album Title Revealed
Finnish melodic death metallers Insomnium have announced that the recording work for their new album is now complete. The CD will be called One For Sorrow and should be released somewhere in October.
One For Sorrow was recorded in Gothenburg, Sweden with sound engineer Daniel Antonsson (also known as the bassist from Dark Tranquillity). The album will be mixed by Samu Oittinen at Fantom Studio in Tampere, Finland in the next couple of weeks and should be completed by the end of the month.
Two clips from the studio can be found at this location.
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One For Sorrow was recorded in Gothenburg, Sweden with sound engineer Daniel Antonsson (also known as the bassist from Dark Tranquillity). The album will be mixed by Samu Oittinen at Fantom Studio in Tampere, Finland in the next couple of weeks and should be completed by the end of the month.
Two clips from the studio can be found at this location.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Insomnium |
In Flames - Entire New Album Streaming Online
Sounds Of A Playground Fading, the new upcoming album from Gothenburg metal veterans In Flames, is now available for streaming in its entirety over at AOL Music.
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Sounds Of A Playground Fading will be released in June worldwide through Century Media Records (get a list of dates below). More album details were previously reported over here.
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Sounds Of A Playground Fading will be released in June worldwide through Century Media Records (get a list of dates below). More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | music.aol.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
Arch/Matheos - Debut Album Title Revealed
Jim Matheos, guitarist and only remaining founding member of Fates Warning, and John Arch, the original vocalist of the band, are pleased to announce Sympathetic Resonance as the title of their debut album, which will be released September 13th in North America.
The band - accompanied by Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning) on bass, Bobby Jarzombek (Halford, ex-Iced Earth) on drums, and Frank Aresti (ex-Fates Warning) on additional lead guitar - began tracking the drums on January 12 and continued to record through mid February with Jim Matheos producing.
Jim Matheos offered his insight on the writing and recording process of Sympathetic Resonance; "I think John and I work really well together. There's a lot of mutual respect and trust in what we do. But, we're also both very critical of ourselves, and each other. This can make for a long and, sometimes, tedious process. But ultimately it's one I enjoy because I think it brings out the best in both of us."
John Arch added; "When I first heard some of the arrangements Jim had written and recorded, it took quite some time before I could wrap my mind around the odd time signatures and guitar work going on here. There are some long compositions, so putting anxiety and apprehension on the back burner it was time to dissect these numbers into digestible bits. After the lengthy process of lyrics and melodies, listening to the songs now, I can't imagine them any other way."
In terms of the lyrical content on Sympathetic Resonance, John Arch notes that "the lyrics this time around are more in line with A Twist of Fate and not of the mystical nature of some past albums."
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The band - accompanied by Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning) on bass, Bobby Jarzombek (Halford, ex-Iced Earth) on drums, and Frank Aresti (ex-Fates Warning) on additional lead guitar - began tracking the drums on January 12 and continued to record through mid February with Jim Matheos producing.
Jim Matheos offered his insight on the writing and recording process of Sympathetic Resonance; "I think John and I work really well together. There's a lot of mutual respect and trust in what we do. But, we're also both very critical of ourselves, and each other. This can make for a long and, sometimes, tedious process. But ultimately it's one I enjoy because I think it brings out the best in both of us."
John Arch added; "When I first heard some of the arrangements Jim had written and recorded, it took quite some time before I could wrap my mind around the odd time signatures and guitar work going on here. There are some long compositions, so putting anxiety and apprehension on the back burner it was time to dissect these numbers into digestible bits. After the lengthy process of lyrics and melodies, listening to the songs now, I can't imagine them any other way."
In terms of the lyrical content on Sympathetic Resonance, John Arch notes that "the lyrics this time around are more in line with A Twist of Fate and not of the mystical nature of some past albums."
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| Source: | metalblade.com |
| Band profile: | Fates Warning |
Gorgoroth - Team Up With Vader For Euro Tour; Album Release Delayed
Gorgoroth and Vader will team up for The Sign Of Hell Tour 2011, destroying cities all over Europe later this year. The European trek, which will include over 45 shows, will kick off at the end of October and conclude right before Christmas. Dates to be announced soon.
According to Polish concert promoter and management company Massive Music, "such a long and immense tour hasn't been seen in Europe so far ? all fans of Gorgoroth and Vader should start preparing for a magnificent feast!
It is a completely one-off occasion as both bands will promote their newest albums and they've already announced new concert sets. Gorgoroth will play some of their material from Under The Sign Of Hell released by Regain Records and Vader will present the new songs from Welcome To The Morbid Reich released by Nuclear Blast.
The tour will be joined by additional two or three bands. More information on this event soon!"
In other news, the release date of that upcoming Gorgoroth re-recording, Under The Sign Of Hell 2011, has been pushed back to August 29 from the previously announced June 20 due to "manufacturing problems."
The re-recorded version of the LP features vocalist Pest and guitarist/bassist Infernus, from the original 1996 recording, while Tomas Asklund (ex-Dark Funeral, ex-Dissection) handles the drums.
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According to Polish concert promoter and management company Massive Music, "such a long and immense tour hasn't been seen in Europe so far ? all fans of Gorgoroth and Vader should start preparing for a magnificent feast!
It is a completely one-off occasion as both bands will promote their newest albums and they've already announced new concert sets. Gorgoroth will play some of their material from Under The Sign Of Hell released by Regain Records and Vader will present the new songs from Welcome To The Morbid Reich released by Nuclear Blast.
The tour will be joined by additional two or three bands. More information on this event soon!"
In other news, the release date of that upcoming Gorgoroth re-recording, Under The Sign Of Hell 2011, has been pushed back to August 29 from the previously announced June 20 due to "manufacturing problems."
The re-recorded version of the LP features vocalist Pest and guitarist/bassist Infernus, from the original 1996 recording, while Tomas Asklund (ex-Dark Funeral, ex-Dissection) handles the drums.
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| Source: | massive-music.pl |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Testament - Recording New Album With Drummer Gene Hoglan
Due to a "serious injury" being suffered by drummer Paul Bostaph, Testament have enlisted the services of Gene Hoglan (Fear Factory, ex-Strapping Young Lad) to handle the studio drumming for their new album. The group recently entered the studio to begin tracking the new album with producer Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Opeth). A late 2011/early 2012 release is expected.
In addition to Hoglan, Lamb Of God drummer Chris Adler will appear on "a couple of bonus tracks." According to the band's management, Bostaph will rejoin Testament at a later date for touring duties.
Hoglan previously played drums on Testament's 1997 effort, Demonic, but didn't stick around long enough to do any touring with the band.
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In addition to Hoglan, Lamb Of God drummer Chris Adler will appear on "a couple of bonus tracks." According to the band's management, Bostaph will rejoin Testament at a later date for touring duties.
Hoglan previously played drums on Testament's 1997 effort, Demonic, but didn't stick around long enough to do any touring with the band.
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| Source: | theprp.com |
| Band profile: | Testament |
Sinister - New Bassist Announced
Dutch death metal band Sinister - who recently went to some severe line-up changes - have announced the addition of bassist Mathijs Brussaard to the group's ranks.
Sinister mainman Aad Kloosterwaard briefly comments: "We like to welcome Mathijs Brussaard as the new Sinister bass player. We are now a 5 piece band and hope with this to bring our new songs to a higher level."
The line-up is completed with drummer Toep Duin (ex-Supreme Pain, Godmode), guitarist Bastiaan Brussaard (Supreme Pain) and guitarist Dennis Hartog (Godmode) who all joined the band a few weeks ago.
Soon the new Sinister line-up will start working on a new album which will be entitled The Carnage Ending.
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Sinister mainman Aad Kloosterwaard briefly comments: "We like to welcome Mathijs Brussaard as the new Sinister bass player. We are now a 5 piece band and hope with this to bring our new songs to a higher level."
The line-up is completed with drummer Toep Duin (ex-Supreme Pain, Godmode), guitarist Bastiaan Brussaard (Supreme Pain) and guitarist Dennis Hartog (Godmode) who all joined the band a few weeks ago.
Soon the new Sinister line-up will start working on a new album which will be entitled The Carnage Ending.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sinister |
Elis - New Vocalist Announced
About a month ago, Liechtenstein-based gothic metal band Elis parted ways with vocalist Sandra Schleret. A few days ago, the band announced her replacement will be singer Simone Christinat from Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
Simone herself had the following to share: "I am really happy to be announced as the new Singer of Elis within these days. I feel honored to be a part of this great band and I'm looking forward to a lot of good moments with Elis.
It feels like the beginning of a new chapter in my life and I am excited to get many new experiences as the new Elis singer. The first show will be in July. Until then there have a couple of rehearsals to be done. Of course it would be great to meet you Elis fans soon at one of our upcoming shows."
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Simone herself had the following to share: "I am really happy to be announced as the new Singer of Elis within these days. I feel honored to be a part of this great band and I'm looking forward to a lot of good moments with Elis.
It feels like the beginning of a new chapter in my life and I am excited to get many new experiences as the new Elis singer. The first show will be in July. Until then there have a couple of rehearsals to be done. Of course it would be great to meet you Elis fans soon at one of our upcoming shows."
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| Source: | elis.li |
| Band profile: | Elis |
Exhumed - Another New Song Online
"I Rot Within", another brand-new track from US gore grinders Exhumed has been made available for streaming over at BloodyDisgusting.
Two other new tracks, called "Necrotized" and "As Hammer To Anvil", are still streaming over at Facebook.
"I Rot Within", "Necrotized" and "As Hammer To Anvil" come off the band's upcoming new album, entitled All Guts, No Glory, which will be released on July 5th through Relapse Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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Two other new tracks, called "Necrotized" and "As Hammer To Anvil", are still streaming over at Facebook.
"I Rot Within", "Necrotized" and "As Hammer To Anvil" come off the band's upcoming new album, entitled All Guts, No Glory, which will be released on July 5th through Relapse Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | bloody-disgusting.com |
| Band profile: | Exhumed |
Chimaira - Two New Songs Online
"Born In Blood", a brand-new track from US groove thrashers Chimaira can be streamed in the YouTube clip below for the time being.
Another new track, called "Trigger Finger", is also streaming at YouTube.
"Born In Blood" and "Trigger Finger" come off the band's upcoming new album, entitled The Age Of Hell, which will be released on August 16th in North America, On August 26th in Germany and on August 29th in Australia and the rest of Europe through Long Branch Records.
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Another new track, called "Trigger Finger", is also streaming at YouTube.
"Born In Blood" and "Trigger Finger" come off the band's upcoming new album, entitled The Age Of Hell, which will be released on August 16th in North America, On August 26th in Germany and on August 29th in Australia and the rest of Europe through Long Branch Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Chimaira |
Hallowed Butchery - New Song Online
"Coffin Life", a brand-new track from US experimental doom metal one-man project Hallowed Butchery, has been made available for streaming over at Facebook.
"Coffin Life" comes off the band's latest split album with Batillus, simply entitled Hallowed Butchery / Batillus, which was released in July last year through Vendetta Records.
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"Coffin Life" comes off the band's latest split album with Batillus, simply entitled Hallowed Butchery / Batillus, which was released in July last year through Vendetta Records.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
Versailles - Another New Video Online
"Vampire", the new video from Japanese neoclassical power metal/J-Rock outfit Versailles can now be watched below.
You might recognize the track as the theme song for the new Japanese movie Vampire Stories.
"Vampire" comes off the band's upcoming new album, entitled Holy Grail, which will be released on July 15th through Warner Music Japan. More album details were previously reported over here.
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You might recognize the track as the theme song for the new Japanese movie Vampire Stories.
"Vampire" comes off the band's upcoming new album, entitled Holy Grail, which will be released on July 15th through Warner Music Japan. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | aramatheydidnt.livejournal.com |
| Band profile: | Versailles |
Annotations Of An Autopsy - New Video Online
"Stage Breaker", the new video from UK deathcore act Annotations Of An Autopsy can now be watched below.
The clip was directed by Tom Cronin.
"Stage Breaker" comes off the band's upcoming new EP, entitled Dark Days, which will be released next month through Siege Of Amida Records.
The EP will also feature a cover of Machine Head's "Ten Ton Hammer".
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The clip was directed by Tom Cronin.
"Stage Breaker" comes off the band's upcoming new EP, entitled Dark Days, which will be released next month through Siege Of Amida Records.
The EP will also feature a cover of Machine Head's "Ten Ton Hammer".
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Annotations Of An Autopsy |