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Spawn Of Possession - Sign With Relapse Records
Relapse Records is proud to announce the signing of Swedish technical death metallers Spawn Of Possession. The band is currently writing for its Relapse debut and long-awaited follow-up to Noctambulant to be released this fall.
Spawn Of Possession guitarist Jonas Bryssling commented on the signing and upcoming release: "We are very exited to have become part of the Relapse family and their amazing roster. The new album will contain nine tracks plus an instrumental intro which we'll be recording throughout the summer starting in June. Once again we'll be teaming up with producer Mankan Sedenberg at Pama Studios in Sweden.
Right now we're prepping the recording and straightening out the last details of the material. More good news is on the way so keep your eyes open for a brand new Spawn of Possession website which will be launched soon. As usual we like to keep what is coming under wraps, but rest assured this record will be quite a slab of imaginative brutality for you guys to sink your teeth into."
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Spawn Of Possession guitarist Jonas Bryssling commented on the signing and upcoming release: "We are very exited to have become part of the Relapse family and their amazing roster. The new album will contain nine tracks plus an instrumental intro which we'll be recording throughout the summer starting in June. Once again we'll be teaming up with producer Mankan Sedenberg at Pama Studios in Sweden.
Right now we're prepping the recording and straightening out the last details of the material. More good news is on the way so keep your eyes open for a brand new Spawn of Possession website which will be launched soon. As usual we like to keep what is coming under wraps, but rest assured this record will be quite a slab of imaginative brutality for you guys to sink your teeth into."
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| Source: | shop.relapse.com |
| Band profile: | Spawn Of Possession |
Jungle Rot - New Song Online
"Rise Up And Revolt", a brand-new track from Wisconsin's emissaries of death Jungle Rot, has been made available for streaming over at Victory Records.
"Rise Up And Revolt" comes off the band's upcoming new album Kill On Command, which will be released on June 21st through Victory Records.
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"Rise Up And Revolt" comes off the band's upcoming new album Kill On Command, which will be released on June 21st through Victory Records.
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| Source: | victoryrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Jungle Rot |
Byfrost - New Album Details, Two New Songs Online
Of Death, the new upcoming album of Norwegian blackened thrash metal Byfrost, will be released in June through AFM Records.
Two new tracks, entitled "Of Death" and "Buried Alive", are available for streaming over at MySpace.
The 8 track album, which is due for release on AFM Records in June in both CD and LP formats, was recorded at the Conclave & Earshot Studios in the band's home town of Bergen, Norway, and was produced by Enslaved's Herbrand Larsen together with Byfrost, and co-produced by Enslaved guitarist Ice Dale. Mastering was carried out by Knut Fug Prytz at the Magica Mastering Studio.
Artwork and Design are once again in the hands of Christian Sloan Hall, known for his work with bands like Dimmu Borgir and Slayer.
Of Death tracklist:
01. May the Dead Rise
02. Eye for an Eye
03. Buried Alive
04. Of Death
05. Full Force Rage
06. Shadow of Fear
07. Sorgh
08. All Gods are Gone
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Two new tracks, entitled "Of Death" and "Buried Alive", are available for streaming over at MySpace.
The 8 track album, which is due for release on AFM Records in June in both CD and LP formats, was recorded at the Conclave & Earshot Studios in the band's home town of Bergen, Norway, and was produced by Enslaved's Herbrand Larsen together with Byfrost, and co-produced by Enslaved guitarist Ice Dale. Mastering was carried out by Knut Fug Prytz at the Magica Mastering Studio.
Artwork and Design are once again in the hands of Christian Sloan Hall, known for his work with bands like Dimmu Borgir and Slayer.
Of Death tracklist:
01. May the Dead Rise
02. Eye for an Eye
03. Buried Alive
04. Of Death
05. Full Force Rage
06. Shadow of Fear
07. Sorgh
08. All Gods are Gone
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Byfrost |
Lock Up - Jeff Walker And Peter Tägtgren To Guest On New Album
Necropolis Transparent, the new upcoming album of UK grinders Lock Up, will feature guest appearances from Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) and Jeff Walker (Carcass, Brujeria). Necropolis Transparent will be released in Europe on July 1st and in North America on July 12th through Nuclear Blast Records.
Comments bassist Shane Embury: "I always wanted Peter on the third album since he was on the first record we did. It made sense from a weird trilogy aspect to get him on the record. His tones compliment Tomas perfectly as well. I would have loved to have had Peter sing on more of the songs, but time was short as Peter was heavily involved with his new Pain record. The songs he did sing on though made them extra special.
As for Jeff, well me and Jeff go so far back it's unreal. We were mixing the album at Andy Sneap's and I wanted an extra vocal texture on a few tracks to spice it up. My voice is more hardcore and I wanted some extra gravel on things. It all seemed to make sense to Jeff once I had bribed him with a 12 pack of his favorite beer (laughs)!"
Hypocrisy main man Peter Tägtgren comments: "It's great that Lock Up is back in the saddle again and that I could be apart of it. This album will tear you a new asshole!"
Carcass vocalist Jeff Walker fills in: "I think it's pretty fair to say that the current incarnation of Lock Up have done the late Jesse Pintado more than proud!"
Necropolis Transparent tracklist:
01. Brethren Of The Pentagram
02. Accelerated Mutation
03. The Embodiment Of Paradox And Chaos
04. Necropolis Transparent
05. Parasite Drama
06. Anvil Of Flesh
07. Rage Incarnate Reborn
08. Unseen Enemy
09. Stygian Reverberations
10. Life Of Devastation
11. Roar Of A Thousand Throats
12. Infiltrate And Destroy
13. Discharge The Fear
14. Vomiting Evil
15. Stigmatyr
16. Through The Eyes Of My Shadow Self (Tomas Lindberg & Peter Tägtgren share vocal duties)
17. Tartarus
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Comments bassist Shane Embury: "I always wanted Peter on the third album since he was on the first record we did. It made sense from a weird trilogy aspect to get him on the record. His tones compliment Tomas perfectly as well. I would have loved to have had Peter sing on more of the songs, but time was short as Peter was heavily involved with his new Pain record. The songs he did sing on though made them extra special.
As for Jeff, well me and Jeff go so far back it's unreal. We were mixing the album at Andy Sneap's and I wanted an extra vocal texture on a few tracks to spice it up. My voice is more hardcore and I wanted some extra gravel on things. It all seemed to make sense to Jeff once I had bribed him with a 12 pack of his favorite beer (laughs)!"
Hypocrisy main man Peter Tägtgren comments: "It's great that Lock Up is back in the saddle again and that I could be apart of it. This album will tear you a new asshole!"
Carcass vocalist Jeff Walker fills in: "I think it's pretty fair to say that the current incarnation of Lock Up have done the late Jesse Pintado more than proud!"
Necropolis Transparent tracklist:
01. Brethren Of The Pentagram
02. Accelerated Mutation
03. The Embodiment Of Paradox And Chaos
04. Necropolis Transparent
05. Parasite Drama
06. Anvil Of Flesh
07. Rage Incarnate Reborn
08. Unseen Enemy
09. Stygian Reverberations
10. Life Of Devastation
11. Roar Of A Thousand Throats
12. Infiltrate And Destroy
13. Discharge The Fear
14. Vomiting Evil
15. Stigmatyr
16. Through The Eyes Of My Shadow Self (Tomas Lindberg & Peter Tägtgren share vocal duties)
17. Tartarus
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Lock Up |
Amon Amarth - North American Tour Dates
Amon Amarth are touring North America again throughout August and September.
Comments the band: "Yes, it is true! We are coming back to tour North America. The spring tour turned out to be so successful, and we had such a great time playing the double sets each night, that we decided to bring "An Evening With Amon Amarth" to the rest of the continent, including Canada! We will perform the new album, Surtur Rising, in its entirety, and after that we're doing a revised second set with all the classics as well as some "wild-cards"."
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Comments the band: "Yes, it is true! We are coming back to tour North America. The spring tour turned out to be so successful, and we had such a great time playing the double sets each night, that we decided to bring "An Evening With Amon Amarth" to the rest of the continent, including Canada! We will perform the new album, Surtur Rising, in its entirety, and after that we're doing a revised second set with all the classics as well as some "wild-cards"."
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| Source: | amonamarth.com |
| Band profile: | Amon Amarth |
Heidevolk - Guitarist Is Leaving The Band
Sebas Bloeddorst, guitarist and founding member of the Dutch folk metallers Heidevolk, has announced he's parting ways with the band in autumn this year.
He issued the following goodbye statement: "After 9 years I have decided to leave the band Heidevolk. When I founded the band in 2002 I have done this to, as an artist, bring a message to the world, the proud pagan message of Heidevolk. Now I have noticed the time has slowly come for me to look to other things, and there for I have decided to focus myself more on Paganism and other musical projects I always wanted to work on but never had the time for. The next CD will be my last with Heidevolk and I will leave the band in the fall of this year.
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He issued the following goodbye statement: "After 9 years I have decided to leave the band Heidevolk. When I founded the band in 2002 I have done this to, as an artist, bring a message to the world, the proud pagan message of Heidevolk. Now I have noticed the time has slowly come for me to look to other things, and there for I have decided to focus myself more on Paganism and other musical projects I always wanted to work on but never had the time for. The next CD will be my last with Heidevolk and I will leave the band in the fall of this year.
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| Source: | heidevolk.com |
| Band profile: | Heidevolk |
Bits Of Metal News You Might Have Missed, Pt.2
Since we were too busy saving the world wearing a funny costume surviving our daily chaos, we couldn't keep you up-to-date with the latest developments in the metal scene. Here's the second batch of headlines you might have missed in the past few days.
Includes news bits for Lacuna Coil, Bathory, Unexpect, Euroblast Festival, Tristania, Gorod, The Black Dahlia Murder and Versailles.
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Includes news bits for Lacuna Coil, Bathory, Unexpect, Euroblast Festival, Tristania, Gorod, The Black Dahlia Murder and Versailles.
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| Source: | sorryeverybody.net |
Bits Of Metal News You Might Have Missed, Pt.1
Since we were too busy saving the world wearing a funny costume surviving our daily chaos, we couldn't keep you up-to-date with the latest developments in the metal scene. Here's the first batch of headlines you might have missed in the past few days.
Includes news bits for Venom, Dismember, Zonaria, Egyptian Metalhead Diary, Ghost Brigade, Edguy, Rhapsody Of Fire, DragonForce.
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Includes news bits for Venom, Dismember, Zonaria, Egyptian Metalhead Diary, Ghost Brigade, Edguy, Rhapsody Of Fire, DragonForce.
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| Source: | sorryeverybody.net |
Revocation - New Song Online
Just in case you missed this, "Cradle Robber", a new track from US tech death metal band Revocation, has been made available for streaming a while ago at MySpace.
"Cradle Robber" comes off the band's upcoming new album Chaos Of Forms, which will be released on August 16th in North America and September 5th internationally through Relapse Records.
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"Cradle Robber" comes off the band's upcoming new album Chaos Of Forms, which will be released on August 16th in North America and September 5th internationally through Relapse Records.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Revocation |
Derelict Earth - Working On New Material
Quentin Stainer is currently working on new material for Derelict Earth and has already completed a first song for what will be a third full-length album planned for 2012, following the release of And So Fell The Last Leaves... earlier this year.
The following statement was made on Derelict Earth's official Facebook page: "First song completed for what will be an upcoming third album! I still don't know if I will be able to complete it before the end of the year so expect it for 2012, especially since the songwriting is even more dense than on And So Fell The Last Leaves.... The website is also well advanced, I expect to launch it before the next month so I will be able to contact labels and webzine for some promotion!"
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The following statement was made on Derelict Earth's official Facebook page: "First song completed for what will be an upcoming third album! I still don't know if I will be able to complete it before the end of the year so expect it for 2012, especially since the songwriting is even more dense than on And So Fell The Last Leaves.... The website is also well advanced, I expect to launch it before the next month so I will be able to contact labels and webzine for some promotion!"
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Derelict Earth |
Brutal Truth - New Song Online
"End Time", the brand-new single from US grinders Brutal Truth, has been made available for streaming over at Facebook (you'll have to let all your friends know how cool you are by liking the band on fb though).
"End Time" is the title track from Brutal Truth's new album, End Time, which will be released on September 27th in North America through Relapse Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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"End Time" is the title track from Brutal Truth's new album, End Time, which will be released on September 27th in North America through Relapse Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Brutal Truth |
SSS - Napalm Death Frontman To Guest On New Album
In case a new SSS album wasn't enough reason to wet your pants, none other than the legendary Mark "Barney" Greenway (if you don't know what band Barney Greenway plays in, then gtfo) will appear as a guest vocalist on the band's forthcoming new album, entitled Problems To The Answer. Greenway performs guest vocals on the tracks "The Kill Floor", "Here Comes The Neighbourhood" and "Roar".
Commented Barney Greenway on his guest appearance: "Foxy really knows his musical onions and when he had some parts for me to do, I knew it was going to be a gas. The main part had a Discharge-y feel to it, so I was sold on that instantly. Went in, shouted, went home. No fucking about. Good stuff."
SSS frontman Foxy comments: "Barney was on a shortlist of one - it was him or no one. Knew he'd be into the direction of our latest musical outing and the stance the songs take were right up his street. Some serious barking was required and his dulcet tones didn't disappoint."
Problems To The Answer will be released in Europe on June 6th and in North America on July 12th through Earache Records.
The album was recorded at Whitewood Studios in the band's hometown of Liverpool and was produced by Rob Whiteley along with SSS bassist Mark Magill.
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Commented Barney Greenway on his guest appearance: "Foxy really knows his musical onions and when he had some parts for me to do, I knew it was going to be a gas. The main part had a Discharge-y feel to it, so I was sold on that instantly. Went in, shouted, went home. No fucking about. Good stuff."
SSS frontman Foxy comments: "Barney was on a shortlist of one - it was him or no one. Knew he'd be into the direction of our latest musical outing and the stance the songs take were right up his street. Some serious barking was required and his dulcet tones didn't disappoint."
Problems To The Answer will be released in Europe on June 6th and in North America on July 12th through Earache Records.
The album was recorded at Whitewood Studios in the band's hometown of Liverpool and was produced by Rob Whiteley along with SSS bassist Mark Magill.
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| Source: | earachenews.blogspot.com |
| Band profile: | SSS |
The Faceless - Are Officially Singer-less
As was rumored on the webernet for eons, The Faceless frontman Derek Rydquist has left the US technical death metal band.
Derek Rydquist officially confirmed his departure on Lambgoat earlier today: "As you Internet sleuths have deduced, I have left The Faceless. I left the band a couple months ago, and we were waiting until they had everything sorted out on their end before saying anything about it, but I guess I'll take it upon myself to break the news. I am no longer emotionally or artistically fulfilled by being the vocalist for the group, and that's how I arrived at my decision. Touring's luster has worn off, and I have found myself reconsidering the role I would like to take in creating and presenting music. Also, being a 'professional musician' was kind of ruining my love for music because when you rely on this stuff to make you money, as with anything, it is easy to become bitter towards it. Not that it was all bad, I had the best times I will ever have being in this band, but it is time for me to move on.
I'd like to thank the band and the friends I've made through the band for making this not only a life altering experience, but a life shaping one. There is an immense amount of talent in this band, and the new vocalist they have is doing a great job, so please keep supporting The Faceless. I can now join you in anticipating the new album.
If you're interested, I'm now playing in another group with some dudes from some awesome bands. Check it out at this location. We're mixing the album right now, so we should have some music up soon."
Just in case you're wondering, Geoff Ficco (Kamikabe, Orgone) has apparently been singing for The Faceless since Rydquist's departure.
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Derek Rydquist officially confirmed his departure on Lambgoat earlier today: "As you Internet sleuths have deduced, I have left The Faceless. I left the band a couple months ago, and we were waiting until they had everything sorted out on their end before saying anything about it, but I guess I'll take it upon myself to break the news. I am no longer emotionally or artistically fulfilled by being the vocalist for the group, and that's how I arrived at my decision. Touring's luster has worn off, and I have found myself reconsidering the role I would like to take in creating and presenting music. Also, being a 'professional musician' was kind of ruining my love for music because when you rely on this stuff to make you money, as with anything, it is easy to become bitter towards it. Not that it was all bad, I had the best times I will ever have being in this band, but it is time for me to move on.
I'd like to thank the band and the friends I've made through the band for making this not only a life altering experience, but a life shaping one. There is an immense amount of talent in this band, and the new vocalist they have is doing a great job, so please keep supporting The Faceless. I can now join you in anticipating the new album.
If you're interested, I'm now playing in another group with some dudes from some awesome bands. Check it out at this location. We're mixing the album right now, so we should have some music up soon."
Just in case you're wondering, Geoff Ficco (Kamikabe, Orgone) has apparently been singing for The Faceless since Rydquist's departure.
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| Source: | lambgoat.com |
The Gathering - New Song Available For Free Download
The following news has been taken from The Gathering's official newsletter.
"You can download a brand new The Gathering track called "Heroes For Ghosts" right now at our Bandcamp page. For free! Go click here. You can choose various formats, such as mp3 320k or VBR, FLAC, ACC, ALAC and Ogg Vobis.
"Heroes For Ghost" is a song which will appear on our new album, title and release date t.b.a.
We will play this song live in the Netherlands (May/June) and during our South American Ghost Ride Tour. We thought it would be nice if you people already know the song a bit so you can sing with us. We hope you will like it as much as we do. We think we made something really special. On top of this, our friend Marcus Moonen is also busy with a videoclip (or short movie). We let you know when it's finished. In the mean time, enjoy! (and yes, it's totally for free!
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"You can download a brand new The Gathering track called "Heroes For Ghosts" right now at our Bandcamp page. For free! Go click here. You can choose various formats, such as mp3 320k or VBR, FLAC, ACC, ALAC and Ogg Vobis.
"Heroes For Ghost" is a song which will appear on our new album, title and release date t.b.a.
We will play this song live in the Netherlands (May/June) and during our South American Ghost Ride Tour. We thought it would be nice if you people already know the song a bit so you can sing with us. We hope you will like it as much as we do. We think we made something really special. On top of this, our friend Marcus Moonen is also busy with a videoclip (or short movie). We let you know when it's finished. In the mean time, enjoy! (and yes, it's totally for free!
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| Source: | gathering.nl |
| Band profile: | The Gathering |
Unearth - European Tour Announced
American metalcore act Unearth has revealed the dates for its upcoming headline "Hell On Earth Tour" across the Europe in August/September this year. Supporting bands on the road will be Evergreen Terrace, Bane, Nasty and Casey Jones with more bands expected to be added at a later date.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Unearth |