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Warrant - Tentative Album Title Revealed

California hard rockers Warrant have been in the studio recording their seventh studio album with legendary producer Keith Olsen (Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Scorpions) at the helm.

The CD - featuring singer Robert Mason (ex-Lynch Mob) - is tentatively titled Rockaholic and will be released worldwide in May through Frontiers Records.

In a recent Twitter update, the band states: "Three new songs mixed and sounding killer... stoked! 11 more to go."

Bassist Jerry Dixon commented: "The last few years has been like holding in a big "secret"from the world and now we get to share it. I really think we captured a perfect mix of the past and present on this record. Each song has its own vibe that's going to take people on a kick-ass Warrant rollercoaster ride. To help achieve an old school sound mixed with the flair of today, we called on the legendary Keith Olsen to do the production. There's enough '80's influence on songs like "Tears In The City" and "Sex Ain't Love" to keep the die-hard Warrant fans rocking while introducing them to new material."

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Source: bravewords.com
Band profile: Warrant
Posted: 15.03.2011 by CHEF METALHEAD | Comments (2)


Saxon - New Album Details

Saxon will release their new upcoming album, Call To Arms, on May 23rd through Militia Guard Music, UDR & EMI.

The album was recorded at the Brighton Electric Recording Studio in Brighton earlier this year.

Call To Arms tracklist:

01. Hammer Of The Gods
02. Back In 79
03. Surviving Against The Odds
04. Mists Of Avalon
05. Call To Arms
06. Chasing The Bullet
07. Afterburner
08. When Doomsday Comes (Hybrid Theory Soundtrack)
09. No Rest For The Wicked
10. Ballad Of The Working Man
11. Call To Arms

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Source: saxon747.com
Band profile: Saxon
Posted: 15.03.2011 by Vykintas | Comments (11)


Gojira - Working On New Material

Gojira has issued an update from the studio, revealing plans for a live DVD, the Sea Shepherd EP and a new album.

In the words of the band: "We are currently working on a live DVD with important bonus section : "The Way Of All Flesh From The Inside", the Sea Shepherd EP, (a non profit operation with a lot of people involved is a bit complicated to wrap, but we're getting there and we promise to release these songs soon). We're also composing a new album! We've written pretty much half of it, and we are very excited by this new material. It's a big step for us. These songs are original and a good reflection of what we are today.

We are so focused on these things, that sometimes we forget to communicate with you guys, but we'll try to post more updates from now on."

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Gojira
Posted: 15.03.2011 by Unknown user | Comments (11)


King Diamond - Completes Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Livia Zita has issued the following update on the health status of her husband, the legendary Kim Bendix Petersen - who underwent open-heart triple-bypass surgery last November:

"Some of you have been asking for an update on King Diamond's health, so I thought I'll write what's been going on.

King has just finished his Cardiac Rehabilitation program this past Friday, and graduated with flying colors. Thanks to the wonderful people at the rehab center, his exercise regimen helpe him gain a lot of muscle, and start on the road of building up good endurance. We will start regular exercises now to get the endurance up to nice levels.

The examinations by his heart surgeon and cardiologist revealed that his health is steadily improving, and they all expect him to feel better than ever, 15 years younger than he really is. I am immensely proud of what he has achieved in these short 3 months, stopped smoking entirely, changed diet and doing regular exercise among other things.

I cannot say anything certain about when he will be back working on King Diamond related things, but he is looking forward to finishing the DVD's eventually, and he is most certainly not stopping music.

I hope this information was helpful, I can honestly say that his progress has been nothing short of amazing. He is the strongest person I know. He would also like to extend his huge gratitude to all of you, for your absolutely amazing support. It has really meant a lot to him.

Enjoy his cardiac rehabilitation 'graduation' picture below."


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Source: ultimatemetal.com
Band profile: King Diamond
Posted: 14.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (21)


Loudness - 30th Anniversary US Tour Dates

Veteran Japanese heavy metallers Loudness have scheduled the following 30th anniversary US tour dates:

May 06 - The Boardwalk - Orangevale, CA
May 07 - Dante's - Portland, OR
May 08 - Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
May 10 - Avalon - Santa Clara, CA
May 11 - Key Club - Los Angeles, CA
May 12 - Club Red - Tempe, AZ
May 13 - Galaxy Concert Theatre - Santa Ana, CA
May 14 - 4th & B - San Diego, CA
May 15 - Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, NV
May 17 - Summit Music Hall - Denver, CO
May 20 - Token Lounge - Westland, Michigan , US
May 21 - Reggie's Rock Club - Chicago, IL
May 22 - Beachland Ballroom - Cleveland, OH
May 23 - Mercy Lounge - Nashville, TN
May 26 - Samurai's - Oklahoma, OK
May 27 - Trees - Dallas, Texas, USA, TX
May 28 - BackStage Live - San Antonio, TX
May 29 - Warehouse Live-Ballroom - Houston, TX
Jun. 01 - B.B. King Blues Club & Grill - New York, NY
Jun. 03 - Jaxx - West Springfield, VA
Jun. 05 - Crazy Donkey - Farmingdale, NY

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Loudness
Posted: 14.03.2011 by Abattoir | Comments (3)


Vicious Rumors - New Song Online, European Tour Dates

"Pearl Of Wisdom", a brand-new track from US power/thrash metal band Vicious Rumors, has been made available for streaming over at this location.

Another new track, called "Razorback Blade", is still streaming at Decibel Magazine.

"Pearl Of Wisdom" comes off the band's upcoming new album Razorback Killers, which will be released on March 25th in Germany, on March 28th in Europe and on April 5th in North America through SPV/Steamhammer. More album details were previously reported over here.

In other news, Vicious Rumors has announced the following string of European tour dates:

April 29 - D-Lauda/Königshofen, Germany - Keep It True Festival
May 01 - Uster, Switzerland - Rock City
May 02 - Prague, Czech Republic - Exit Chemilize
May 04 - Siegen, Germany - Vortex
May 05 - Osnabrück, Germany - Ballroom
May 06 - Berlin, Germany - Halford
May 07 - Wuustwezel, Belgium - Puntpop Festival
May 09 - Prague, Czech Republic - Exit Chemilize
May 12 - Lübeck, Germany - Riders Cafe
May 13 - Uelsen, Germany - UJT
May 15 - Paris, France - Le DivanDu Monde
May 19 - Vienna, Austria - Viper Room
May 20 - Munich, Germany - Garage
May 21 - Ljubljana, Slovakia - Orto Bar
May 22 - Balingen, Germany - Sonnenkeller
May 24 - London, UK - Underworld
May 26 - Innsbruck, Austria - Weekender
May 27 - Antwerp, Belgium - De Rots
May 28 - Spriens, Netherlands - Dokk'em Open Air

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Source: viciousrumors.com
Band profile: Vicious Rumors
Posted: 14.03.2011 by Dominus | Comments (0)


Turisas - To Tour Spain And Portugal In May

Turisas has just announced a row of shows in Spain and Portugal in support of their latest album Stand Up And Fight.

This is the first time Turisas does a proper headline tour in the region. An excited Warlord Nygård comments: "We've always had a very strong support on the Iberian peninsula and we're of course extremely happy about that. Over the years we've often been over there as part of a support act, but we felt we owed our fans in Spain & Portugal some proper headline shows for a change.

We've been trying to make this happen for ages, but it's taken time. So now we're definitely coming, make you turn up and show your support! I'm sure we'll have some amazing shows happening! We think this trip will prove that bands could do so much more on the Iberian peninsula, if they had the courage to just go a bit further and explore it. We are super excited about it! Let's paint Iberia black and red together!"

Turisas Tour Dates:

17 May - Barcelona, Sala Apolo
19 May - Zaragoza, Sala Lopez
20 May - Madrid, Sala Heineken
21 May - A Coruña, Ola Green
22 May - Pamplona, Sala Totem
24 May - Lisboa, Cine Teatro Corrois
25 May - Porto, Hard Club

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Source: turisas.com
Band profile: Turisas
Event: Turisas: Stand Up And Fight Tour
Posted: 14.03.2011 by Kintu | Comments (7)


Vomitory - New Song Online

"Regorge In The Morgue", a brand-new track from Swedish death metallers Vomitory, has been made available for streaming over at this location.

"Regorge In The Morgue" comes off the band's upcoming new album Opus Mortis VIII, which will be released on April 25th in Europe and on April 26th in North America through Metal Blade Records. More album details were previously reported over here.

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Source: vomitory.net
Band profile: Vomitory
Posted: 14.03.2011 by Abattoir | Comments (6)


Anvil - New Album Tracklist Revealed, New Song Online

Canadian metallers Anvil will release their new album, Juggernaut Of Justice, on May 10 via The End Records.

The CD was recorded at Dave Grohl's (Nirvana, Foo Fighters) Studio 606 in Northridge, California with famed producer Bob Marlette (Black Sabbath, Airbourne, Filter, Atreyu, Alice Cooper).

Also the title track is available for streaming at this location.

Juggernaut Of Justice cover art] tracklist:

01. Juggernaut Of Justice
02. When Hell Breaks Loose
03. New Orleans Voodoo
04. On Fire
05. FukenEh!
06. Turn It Up
07. The Ride
08. Not Afraid
09. Conspiracy
10. Running
11. Paranormal
12. Swing Thing

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Source: anvilmetal.tk
Band profile: Anvil
Posted: 14.03.2011 by White Winter Sun | Comments (8)


In Mourning - New Material In Progress

Good news from the In Mourning camp. The band is currently working on new material for their next album:

"On the rehearsal today we completed the fifth song for the upcoming new album. The new material seems to be shaping up really good and we are really eager to continue making this new masterpiece."

More news as it happens!

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: In Mourning
Posted: 14.03.2011 by Abattoir | Comments (15)


Tombs - Complete Work On New Album

Tombs has completed work on their brand new album, Path Of Totality.

Path Of Totality, the follow-up to their acclaimed Winter Hours release, was recorded at Elmwood Recording studios in Dallas, TX with engineer John Congleton (Baroness, Explosions In The Sky, Black Mountain) and has been set for a June 7th North American release date.

Path Of Totality will be available on CD, 2xLP, and digitally and features artwork from Thomas Hooper of Hoopers Electric.

Additionally, Tombs has announced three-weeks of US tour dates surrounding South By Southwest. The band will tour down to Texas with Castevet and return through the south and east coast with Wormrot.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Tombs
Posted: 13.03.2011 by BudDa | Comments (2)


Tool - Frontman Wins Golden Drover Award For Best Feature Documentary

Blood into Wine, the documentary that follows Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan and his work towards creating a credible winemaking region in Northern Arizona, has won the Golden Drover Award for "Best Feature Documentary" at the 2011 Trail Dance Film Festival.

Said co-directors Christopher Pomerenke and Ryan Page: "Our entire team is absolutely thrilled about winning the Trail Dance Film Festival documentary award. We made the film with great care and it's been a wonderful honor to see it recognized by such a prestigious festival."

Blood into Wine, which was released in 2009 and was independently distributed to over 125 theaters in the United States, was made available on DVD/Blu-ray and Netflix in September of 2009.

More info can be found over here.


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Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: Tool
Posted: 13.03.2011 by ravendeath | Comments (8)


Krypteria - Guest Musicians Revealed

German symphonic gothic metal band Krypteria will release their new album All Beauty Must Die on April 22nd through Roadrunner Records.

The band has now revealed that All Beauty Must Die will feature guest performances by self-proclaimed Metal Queen Doro Pesch, Edguy bass player Tobias Exxel, and former Lolita Nace axeman Olli Singer. More info can be found at this location.

One of the new songs off the album, called "You Killed Me", is still available for free download over at this location. More album details were previously reported over here.

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Source: krypteria.de
Band profile: Krypteria
Posted: 13.03.2011 by rafroes | Comments (0)


Grave - North American Tour Dates

Swedish death metal veterans Grave are finally touring the US and Canada again in late summer.

This will be the band's first headlining North American tour since the mid 90's. Main support comes from Blood Red Throne. Also on the bill are Pathology and Gigan.

2011 marks the 20th anniversary of Grave's epic debut album, Into The Grave, and the band is planning to play several special shows during the year featuring a performance of the entire first LP plus songs from You'll Never See... and Soulless.

Grave + Blood Red Throne - North American Tour Dates:

08/30/11 - Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug
08/31/11 - Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
09/01/11 - Charlotte, NC @ The Casbah
09/02/11 - Trenton, NJ @ Championship Bar and Grill
09/03/11 - New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theatre
09/04/11 - Montreal, QUE @ Petit Campus
09/05/11 - Toronto, ONT @ Mod Club
09/06/11 - Buffalo, NY @Broadway Joe's
09/07/11 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
09/08/11 - Detroit, MI @ Blondie's
09/09/11 - Chicago, IL @ Reggie Rock Club
09/10/11 - St Paul, MN @ Station 4
09/11/11 - Winnipeg, MB @ The Osbourne Village Inn
09/12/11 - Regina, SK @ The Exchange
09/13/11 - Edmonton, AL @ Pawn Shop
09/14/11 - Calgary, AL @ Dickens
09/15/11 - Vancouver, BC @ The Biltmore
09/16/11 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
09/17/11 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
09/18/11 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
09/19/11 - Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club
09/20/11 - Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
09/21/11 - Las Vegas, NV @ Area 702 Skatepark
09/22/11 - Tempe, AZ @ Clubhouse

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Grave
Event: Grave + Blood Red Throne
Posted: 13.03.2011 by Abattoir | Comments (1)


Origin - Recruit Skinless Vocalist

US extreme metal outfit Origin has announced that Skinless vocalist Jason Keyser has taken over the role as the band's new lead singer.

Longtime Origin vocalist James Lee left the band last year in February. Back then, Mica "Maniac" Meneke (The Faceless) was brought into the band as his temporary replacement.

Keyser will be making his debut with the band on the forthcoming North American tour with Hate Eternal, Vital Remains and Abysmal Dawn. Those tour dates were previously reported over here.

Commented the band: "This tour will mark our first full length run with new vocalist, Jason Keyser (Skinless, Mucopus). It took some time for us to arrive at this point, but be ready for the most blistering Origin performances to date. See you all on tour!"

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Source: nuclearblastusa.com
Band profile: Origin
Posted: 13.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (5)