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Brutal Truth - New Album Cover Art Revealed
US metallers Brutal Truth have revealed the cover art of their forthcoming album, entitled End Time.
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End Time is set to be released on September 27th via Relapse Records. More info about the album were previously reported over here.
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End Time is set to be released on September 27th via Relapse Records. More info about the album were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Brutal Truth |
Souldrainer - Sign With ViciSolum Productions
Swedish metallers Souldrainer have inked a deal with ViciSolum Productions. The band's second full-length album will be released in the fall.
The band commented: "We are very excited to work with ViciSolum Productions, which is a Swedish label. We've had contact with them for a couple of months now and we finally got to sign the deal. We met up with Thomas from ViciSolum Productions last night at the venue we were playing and signed the contract right before we entered the stage. Thomas is a great guy with sound values and has a great vision and we believe that together we can make a great job making sure all our fans will get the opportunity to enjoy our music. We have great expectations about our upcoming album and we can't wait for you to hear it!"
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The band commented: "We are very excited to work with ViciSolum Productions, which is a Swedish label. We've had contact with them for a couple of months now and we finally got to sign the deal. We met up with Thomas from ViciSolum Productions last night at the venue we were playing and signed the contract right before we entered the stage. Thomas is a great guy with sound values and has a great vision and we believe that together we can make a great job making sure all our fans will get the opportunity to enjoy our music. We have great expectations about our upcoming album and we can't wait for you to hear it!"
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| Source: | souldrainer.com |
| Band profile: | Souldrainer |
Katalepsy - Sign With Unique Leader Records
Unique Leader Records press release
Hailing from Russia, the slamming, groove oriented brutal Death Metal outfit Katalepsy joins forces with Unique Leader Records!
Katalepsy is one of the most active and well known Russian bands in the genre today. Extensive shows, touring, playing numerous fests supporting well know acts has really brought the band to another level. Their catchy, pit fueling, heavy as hell sound has since earned them fans from around the world who are highly anticipating a new release. In all, Katalepsy is a great example of perfectly executed American style slamming brutal Death Metal and is guaranteed to deliver to any fan of unrelenting music. Katalepsy is definitely a band to watch out for because their unique style and approach to song writing sheds new light compared to many brutal Death Metal acts today.
The band will enter Cosmos studio later this year for a 2012 release. More info coming soon.
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Hailing from Russia, the slamming, groove oriented brutal Death Metal outfit Katalepsy joins forces with Unique Leader Records!
Katalepsy is one of the most active and well known Russian bands in the genre today. Extensive shows, touring, playing numerous fests supporting well know acts has really brought the band to another level. Their catchy, pit fueling, heavy as hell sound has since earned them fans from around the world who are highly anticipating a new release. In all, Katalepsy is a great example of perfectly executed American style slamming brutal Death Metal and is guaranteed to deliver to any fan of unrelenting music. Katalepsy is definitely a band to watch out for because their unique style and approach to song writing sheds new light compared to many brutal Death Metal acts today.
The band will enter Cosmos studio later this year for a 2012 release. More info coming soon.
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| Source: | uniqueleader.com |
Skyclad - Vocalist To Release Solo Album
Global Music are pleased to announce the release of Flying In The Face Of Logic, the first solo album from singer/songwriter Kevin Ridley - producer/vocalist with folk-metal pioneers Skyclad. The album will be released on July 4th.
Watch the video for the first single, "Point of Departure", below.
The album contains 14 original tracks, mainly inspired by the singer's native Northeast (England) so fittingly, it features several northern session players - notably Northumbrian pipes player Andy May, Folkworks fiddle player, Sophy Ball, and Blitzkrieg's Dave Anderson on bass - as well as contributions from the current members of Skyclad.
Ridley describes the record as a form of continuation from Skyclad's Semblance of Normality: "Semblance... was the first album where all the band members involved had roots in Northern England and references were buried within the songs. It was something I wanted to explore, so Flying In The Face Of Logic became autobiographical and based upon my personal stories of life, love and growing up in the North-East of England."
After spending 35 years in the music industry, engineering and producing for thrash-metallers Venom, Forgodsake, Anathema, Pariah and Skyclad, Kevin Ridley took the opportunity to emerge from behind the mixing desk and experience the role of a player, rather than Producer. Five years in the making, Ridley described the journey of writing the album as a challenge of learning "how to fly and make my own rules".
Flying In The Face Of Logic was produced by Kevin Ridley, recorded at Newcastle's Blast Studio, and mixed by Dario Mollo (Glenn Hughes/Tony Martin/Lacuna Coil).
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Watch the video for the first single, "Point of Departure", below.
The album contains 14 original tracks, mainly inspired by the singer's native Northeast (England) so fittingly, it features several northern session players - notably Northumbrian pipes player Andy May, Folkworks fiddle player, Sophy Ball, and Blitzkrieg's Dave Anderson on bass - as well as contributions from the current members of Skyclad.
Ridley describes the record as a form of continuation from Skyclad's Semblance of Normality: "Semblance... was the first album where all the band members involved had roots in Northern England and references were buried within the songs. It was something I wanted to explore, so Flying In The Face Of Logic became autobiographical and based upon my personal stories of life, love and growing up in the North-East of England."
After spending 35 years in the music industry, engineering and producing for thrash-metallers Venom, Forgodsake, Anathema, Pariah and Skyclad, Kevin Ridley took the opportunity to emerge from behind the mixing desk and experience the role of a player, rather than Producer. Five years in the making, Ridley described the journey of writing the album as a challenge of learning "how to fly and make my own rules".
Flying In The Face Of Logic was produced by Kevin Ridley, recorded at Newcastle's Blast Studio, and mixed by Dario Mollo (Glenn Hughes/Tony Martin/Lacuna Coil).
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| Source: | demolitionrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Skyclad |
Blood Stain Child - New Song And Album Trailer Online
ε psilon, the new upcoming album of electro/metal band Blood Stain Child will be released on June 15th through Coroner Records.
One of the new tracks, called "Sirius VI", has made available for streaming over at MySpace. An album teaser is available for streaming in the YouTube clip below.
ε psilon marks the debut of new female vocalist Sophia, hailing from Thessaloniki, Greece. She is now based in Japan together with the rest of the band.
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One of the new tracks, called "Sirius VI", has made available for streaming over at MySpace. An album teaser is available for streaming in the YouTube clip below.
ε psilon marks the debut of new female vocalist Sophia, hailing from Thessaloniki, Greece. She is now based in Japan together with the rest of the band.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Blood Stain Child |
Anathema - New Video Online
"Dreaming Light", the new video from Anathema, can now be watched below.
The clip was shot by award winning director, Christopher Kenworthy. The song will also be released as a single on Kscope Records on June 20th. It will be available digitally along with Engineers (the English rock band) new remix of the track "Universal".
"Dreaming Light" is the second single to be lifted from last year's album, We're Here Because We're Here.
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The clip was shot by award winning director, Christopher Kenworthy. The song will also be released as a single on Kscope Records on June 20th. It will be available digitally along with Engineers (the English rock band) new remix of the track "Universal".
"Dreaming Light" is the second single to be lifted from last year's album, We're Here Because We're Here.
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| Source: | anathema.ws |
| Band profile: | Anathema |
Alarum - Guitarist Leaves The Band
Mark Evans, guitarist and founding member of Australia's progressive/fusion/thrash metal band Alarum, is leaving the band.
Evans announced his departure as follows: "For reasons for which at this time I would rather not disclose, I must inform you that I will not be continuing with Alarum. You will still get to hear the new album, a release date will be set shortly."
Later that day, drummer Rob Brens issued the following: "Just so people aren't getting the wrong idea, Alarum is NOT splitting up. The album will still be released and you will get to see it performed. Stay tuned."
The band is currently planning to release its third album, entitled Natural Causes, soon. On January 12th, the band revealed that "the final touches are being done on Natural Causes and mixing has begun."
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Evans announced his departure as follows: "For reasons for which at this time I would rather not disclose, I must inform you that I will not be continuing with Alarum. You will still get to hear the new album, a release date will be set shortly."
Later that day, drummer Rob Brens issued the following: "Just so people aren't getting the wrong idea, Alarum is NOT splitting up. The album will still be released and you will get to see it performed. Stay tuned."
The band is currently planning to release its third album, entitled Natural Causes, soon. On January 12th, the band revealed that "the final touches are being done on Natural Causes and mixing has begun."
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Alarum |
Devildriver - South American Tour Dates
Get ready South America! DevilDriver is heading your way this August in support of their latest album Beast. This marks the first time in over 5 years DevilDriver has visited South America! Get the dates below.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | DevilDriver |
| Event: | Devildriver |
Death - Remastered Track Streaming Online
The remixed and remastered version of the track "Lack Of Comprehension" from Death's fourth album, Human, is available for streaming at Facebook (you'll have to let everybody know you "like" Death in order to stream the track).
The Deluxe 20th Anniversary Edition of Human will be released on June 21th in North America (June 27th internationally) through Relapse Records. The album was entirely remixed by longtime Death producer Jim Morris and remastered by Alan Douches (Mastodon, Converge).
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The Deluxe 20th Anniversary Edition of Human will be released on June 21th in North America (June 27th internationally) through Relapse Records. The album was entirely remixed by longtime Death producer Jim Morris and remastered by Alan Douches (Mastodon, Converge).
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Death |
Opeth - New Album Tracklist Revealed
Official press release:
Sweden's most revered and respected progressive metal mavens Opeth will release Heritage, their third album for Roadrunner, on September 20th. The first video and single will be the song "The Devil's Orchard". Heritage follows up 2008's Watershed and 2005's Ghost Reveries, each of which garnered the forward-thinking, genre-bending band some of the best reviews of their career.
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Sweden's most revered and respected progressive metal mavens Opeth will release Heritage, their third album for Roadrunner, on September 20th. The first video and single will be the song "The Devil's Orchard". Heritage follows up 2008's Watershed and 2005's Ghost Reveries, each of which garnered the forward-thinking, genre-bending band some of the best reviews of their career.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Opeth |
Pensées Nocturnes - To Release New Album
The next Pensees Nocturnes album, called Ceci est de la Musique, will be released on the 11th of June. It consists of a unique 55-minute song (aptly titled "Ceci est de la Musique") going with a 48-page booklet developing the artistic approach of the opus.
Says Vaerohn of the independent release: "In order not to contribute to the degrading consumerist system that prevails in the current scene, this release will be an auto-production sold at cost price and therefore won't benefit by any promotion and distribution. The edition will also be quite limited."
It is to be said that this decision doesn't result from a disagreement with the former label Ladlo Productions and that the collaboration may continue for future releases. Grotesque is also still available through the label's website.
In addition to Vaerohn's work as composer/recorder/mixer/master/conqueror of worlds, the album will also feature other talent. Elisa Rodesky loans her soprano voice, while Laurence Olivier and Marc Dubrouin deliver their best alto and tenor approach. Vestale is responsible for the big change in cover art.
Consider yourself warned.
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Says Vaerohn of the independent release: "In order not to contribute to the degrading consumerist system that prevails in the current scene, this release will be an auto-production sold at cost price and therefore won't benefit by any promotion and distribution. The edition will also be quite limited."
It is to be said that this decision doesn't result from a disagreement with the former label Ladlo Productions and that the collaboration may continue for future releases. Grotesque is also still available through the label's website.
In addition to Vaerohn's work as composer/recorder/mixer/master/conqueror of worlds, the album will also feature other talent. Elisa Rodesky loans her soprano voice, while Laurence Olivier and Marc Dubrouin deliver their best alto and tenor approach. Vestale is responsible for the big change in cover art.
Consider yourself warned.
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| Source: | ihavemysources.net |
Funeral - To Release The Formerly Unreleased
Solitude Productions proudly presents the legendary Norwegian band Funeral's album To Mourn Is A Virtue. This release is the missing link between the classic albums Tragedies (1995) and In Fields Of Pestilent Grief (2002). This album is based on unreleased demo-recordings, and contains nine previously unreleased tracks that were recorded between 1996 and 2004, sent into orbit in the International Space Station, later jettisoned and crashed in the middle of the Indian Ocean, recovered, and, finally, remastered in 2010, almost 15 years (and several hundred orbits of Earth) after they were initially recorded.
The CD comes in an awesome looking digibook package limited to 999 copies.
To Mourn Is A Virtue tracklist:
01. Hunger
02. God?
03. Your Pain Is Mine
04. The Rest?
05. Dancing In A Liquid Veil
06. How Death May Linger
07. Father
08. Blood From The Soil
09. Wrapped All In Woe
(The masters may or may not have been launched into orbit... most likely not. But they were recorded many, many years ago. People believe some or all of the tracks in Ulver's Nattens Madrigal were recorded in the middle of a forest... yeah. They plugged their gear into fir trees for power? So who knows, maybe 10 years from now people will claim this was recorded on the International Space Station.)
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The CD comes in an awesome looking digibook package limited to 999 copies.
To Mourn Is A Virtue tracklist:
01. Hunger
02. God?
03. Your Pain Is Mine
04. The Rest?
05. Dancing In A Liquid Veil
06. How Death May Linger
07. Father
08. Blood From The Soil
09. Wrapped All In Woe
(The masters may or may not have been launched into orbit... most likely not. But they were recorded many, many years ago. People believe some or all of the tracks in Ulver's Nattens Madrigal were recorded in the middle of a forest... yeah. They plugged their gear into fir trees for power? So who knows, maybe 10 years from now people will claim this was recorded on the International Space Station.)
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| Source: | solitude-prod.com |
| Band profile: | Funeral |
Job For A Cowboy - Entire EP Streaming Online
Gloom, the new upcoming EP from US death metal act Job For A Cowboy, is now available for streaming in its entirety exclusively at MetalSucks.
The Gloom EP will be released on June 7th through Metal Blade Records.
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The Gloom EP will be released on June 7th through Metal Blade Records.
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| Source: | metalsucks.net |
| Band profile: | Job For A Cowboy |
Judas Priest - N. American Tour Dates
During a press conference yesterday at the Renaissance Hotel, Hollywood, CA Judas Priest have announced plans for a North American tour this fall with support coming from Thin Lizzy and Black Label Society. Get the dates below.
The full press conference can be watched over at Metal Assault.
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The full press conference can be watched over at Metal Assault.
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| Source: | metalassault.com |
| Band profile: | Judas Priest |
Sinister - New Line-Up Announced, Album Title Revealed
Only a few days after Aad Kloosterwaard announced his band Sinister was once again going through some line-up changes, he already introduced the replacements earlier today. Soon the new Sinister line-up will start working on a new album that will be entitled The Carnage Ending.
Kloosterwaard released the following statement: "I think that a lot of people already know that I am the only one left from Sinister, but for the fans how like my band don't be afraid I have already a complete new line-up together. Behind the drum kit we have now Toep Duin (ex-Supreme Pain, Godmode), on guitar Bastiaan Brussaard (Supreme Pain) and on guitar/bass Dennis Hartog (Godmode).
Soon we will start with the first practise with the new Sinister line-up. We have also already 2 new tracks finished.. "Deranged By Desecration" & "Regarding The Imagery" by the hand of Bastiaan for our next record.. that will get the name The Carnage Ending"
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Kloosterwaard released the following statement: "I think that a lot of people already know that I am the only one left from Sinister, but for the fans how like my band don't be afraid I have already a complete new line-up together. Behind the drum kit we have now Toep Duin (ex-Supreme Pain, Godmode), on guitar Bastiaan Brussaard (Supreme Pain) and on guitar/bass Dennis Hartog (Godmode).
Soon we will start with the first practise with the new Sinister line-up. We have also already 2 new tracks finished.. "Deranged By Desecration" & "Regarding The Imagery" by the hand of Bastiaan for our next record.. that will get the name The Carnage Ending"
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sinister |