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Officium Triste - New Album On The Way
Dutch death doom metal band Officium Triste are working on a new album, tentatively titled Mors Viri.
The band states in a lengthy update: "We have finished writing this album and recordings will start in April in the studio of our keyboard-player Martin in Germany. We have written six songs with an additional intermezzo and an acoustic track. Some of the song titles are: "To The Gallows", "Burning All Boats And Bridges", "Your Fall From Grace", "The Wounded And The Dying", "Your Heaven Is My Underworld" and "One With The Sea (Part 2)". These might change though. The title for the new album will most probably be Mors Viri.
We have fulfilled our contractual obligations with Displeased Records, so we are currently unsigned. We will record the album and shop it around when it is done and we're positive one or even more labels will be interested.
Next to the recordings we have some great gigs lined up for you, so you can catch us on stage again in 2011.
Next to that we can already mention that we came to an agreement with Spanish label Memento Mori to record some exclusive tracks for a split album with our German friends Ophis. This one should see the light of day in the fall of 2011.
In additional news we can mention that Ed Warby has started recording the second full-length of The 11th Hour. As you might know Bram and Pim are part of the live band and can be seen live on stage with The 11th Hour on a couple occasions.
Pim was also asked by AJ of Beyond Belief and Seth of Severe Torture to provide vocals to their new project called Extreme Cold Winter, so keep an eye out for that one too!"
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The band states in a lengthy update: "We have finished writing this album and recordings will start in April in the studio of our keyboard-player Martin in Germany. We have written six songs with an additional intermezzo and an acoustic track. Some of the song titles are: "To The Gallows", "Burning All Boats And Bridges", "Your Fall From Grace", "The Wounded And The Dying", "Your Heaven Is My Underworld" and "One With The Sea (Part 2)". These might change though. The title for the new album will most probably be Mors Viri.
We have fulfilled our contractual obligations with Displeased Records, so we are currently unsigned. We will record the album and shop it around when it is done and we're positive one or even more labels will be interested.
Next to the recordings we have some great gigs lined up for you, so you can catch us on stage again in 2011.
Next to that we can already mention that we came to an agreement with Spanish label Memento Mori to record some exclusive tracks for a split album with our German friends Ophis. This one should see the light of day in the fall of 2011.
In additional news we can mention that Ed Warby has started recording the second full-length of The 11th Hour. As you might know Bram and Pim are part of the live band and can be seen live on stage with The 11th Hour on a couple occasions.
Pim was also asked by AJ of Beyond Belief and Seth of Severe Torture to provide vocals to their new project called Extreme Cold Winter, so keep an eye out for that one too!"
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| Source: | officiumtriste.com |
| Band profile: | Officium Triste |
Hate Eternal - North American Tour With Origin, Vital Remains
Hate Eternal and Origin will co-headline a North American summer tour that will also include Vital Remains and Abysmal Dawn.
Hate Eternal vocalist/guitarist Erik Rutan and co. will be heading out this summer in support of their new album for Metal Blade Records, which is currently in the final stages of being completed. Hate Eternal's new album promises to be one of the most venomous slabs of death metal in 2011 and this tour, which features fellow death metal greats Origin, Vital Remains and Abysmal Dawn, will easily be one of the heaviest line ups of the year - or so the official press release promises you.
Erik Rutan adds: "Hate Eternal is super excited to be touring North America this summer with a new album and a completely awesome death metal package. It has been a while since we have done a headliner tour in the US, so for us to co-headline with Origin and add Vital Remains and Abysmal Dawn to the bill, totally has us amped up and psyched like you can't imagine!
We eagerly and anxiously await our time until we can get out there and play material from old to new for the death metal masses. Looking forward to seeing you all at the shows, and we hope you're hungry for over the top intense sonic destruction. This is a tour you do not want to miss!"
Hate Eternal + Origin + Vital Remains + Abysmal Dawn:
06/15/11 - Emo's - Austin, TX
06/16/11 - Sorority House - Amarillo, TX
06/17/11 - The Marquis Theatre - Denver, CO
06/19/11 - The Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ
06/20/11 - The Key Club - Hollywood, CA
06/21/11 - Slim's - San Francisco, CA
06/22/11 - The Alley - Sparks, NV
06/24/11 - Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
06/25/11 - Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, BC
06/26/11 - Lake City Bowl - Kelowna, BC
06/27/11 - The Distillery - Calgary, AB
06/28/11 - Pawn Shop - Edmonton, AB
06/30/11 - The Exchange - Regina, SK
07/01/11 - Royal Albert Arms - Winnipeg, MB
07/02/11 - Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
07/03/11 - The Annex - Madison, WI
07/05/11 - Reggie's Rock Club - Chicago, IL
07/06/11 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
07/07/11 - Wreck Room - Toronto, ON
07/08/11 - Les Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC
07/09/11 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
07/10/11 - Santo's Party House - New York, NY
07/13/11 - The Oasis - Charleston, SC
07/14/11 - Firestone Live - Orlando, FL
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Hate Eternal vocalist/guitarist Erik Rutan and co. will be heading out this summer in support of their new album for Metal Blade Records, which is currently in the final stages of being completed. Hate Eternal's new album promises to be one of the most venomous slabs of death metal in 2011 and this tour, which features fellow death metal greats Origin, Vital Remains and Abysmal Dawn, will easily be one of the heaviest line ups of the year - or so the official press release promises you.
Erik Rutan adds: "Hate Eternal is super excited to be touring North America this summer with a new album and a completely awesome death metal package. It has been a while since we have done a headliner tour in the US, so for us to co-headline with Origin and add Vital Remains and Abysmal Dawn to the bill, totally has us amped up and psyched like you can't imagine!
We eagerly and anxiously await our time until we can get out there and play material from old to new for the death metal masses. Looking forward to seeing you all at the shows, and we hope you're hungry for over the top intense sonic destruction. This is a tour you do not want to miss!"
Hate Eternal + Origin + Vital Remains + Abysmal Dawn:
06/15/11 - Emo's - Austin, TX
06/16/11 - Sorority House - Amarillo, TX
06/17/11 - The Marquis Theatre - Denver, CO
06/19/11 - The Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ
06/20/11 - The Key Club - Hollywood, CA
06/21/11 - Slim's - San Francisco, CA
06/22/11 - The Alley - Sparks, NV
06/24/11 - Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
06/25/11 - Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, BC
06/26/11 - Lake City Bowl - Kelowna, BC
06/27/11 - The Distillery - Calgary, AB
06/28/11 - Pawn Shop - Edmonton, AB
06/30/11 - The Exchange - Regina, SK
07/01/11 - Royal Albert Arms - Winnipeg, MB
07/02/11 - Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
07/03/11 - The Annex - Madison, WI
07/05/11 - Reggie's Rock Club - Chicago, IL
07/06/11 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
07/07/11 - Wreck Room - Toronto, ON
07/08/11 - Les Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC
07/09/11 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
07/10/11 - Santo's Party House - New York, NY
07/13/11 - The Oasis - Charleston, SC
07/14/11 - Firestone Live - Orlando, FL
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Hate Eternal |
| Event: | Hate Eternal + Origin + Vital Remains |
Terror - New Video Online
"Return To Strength", the new kick-ass video clip from hardcore titans Terror, can now be watched below.
"Return To Strength" comes off the band's latest album Keepers Of The Faith, which was released in late August last year through Century Media Records.
The album was produced by Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory at Buzzbomb Studios in Orange County, California. It was engineered by Paul Miner (Death By Stereo) and mixed by Matt Hyde (Hatebreed, Slayer).
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"Return To Strength" comes off the band's latest album Keepers Of The Faith, which was released in late August last year through Century Media Records.
The album was produced by Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory at Buzzbomb Studios in Orange County, California. It was engineered by Paul Miner (Death By Stereo) and mixed by Matt Hyde (Hatebreed, Slayer).
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Morbid Angel - Reveal New Album Title
Major news update from the Morbid Angel camp!
The seminally influential extreme metal band has set Illud Divinum Insanus as the title of their eagerly awaited forthcoming album, which has been scheduled for a June 6th release (one day later in North America) through Season Of Mist.
Illud Divinum Insanus will be Morbid Angel's eighth studio album - their first in as many years and also the first since legendary frontman David Vincent rejoined the fold in 2004. The album will be the band's first to be recorded without longtime drummer Pedro "Pete" Sandoval, who last year underwent back surgery for a deteriorating disc problem. Filling in for him on a temporary basis is Tim Yeung, who has previously played with Divine Heresy, Nile, Hate Eternal and Vital Remains.
Prior to the release of the album, a single for the song "Nevermore" will be out on May 16th as 7" vinyl and digital download. The B-side will be another song from the album, remixed by Combichrist.
More news soon!
In other news, Morbid Angel has already secured a series of headline shows and festival appearances:
May 21 - Dark Day Festival - Osaka, Japan
May 22 - Dark Day Festival - Tokyo, Japan
May 25 - (venue TBA) - Singapore, Singapore
May 27 - The Hifi - Melbourne, Australia
May 28 - The Manning Bar - Sydney, Australia
June 09 - Sweden Rock Festival - Sölvesborg, Sweden
June 17 - Hellfest Open Air - Clisson, France
June 18 - Copenhell - Copenhagen, Denmark
August 05 - Wacken Open Air - Wacken, Germany
August 06 - Vagos Open Air - Calvão, Portugal
August 11 - Brutal Assault Festival - Jaromer, Czech Republic
August 12 - Party.San Open Air - Bad Berka, Germany
August14 - Bloodstock Open Air - Walton-on-Trent, England
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The seminally influential extreme metal band has set Illud Divinum Insanus as the title of their eagerly awaited forthcoming album, which has been scheduled for a June 6th release (one day later in North America) through Season Of Mist.
Illud Divinum Insanus will be Morbid Angel's eighth studio album - their first in as many years and also the first since legendary frontman David Vincent rejoined the fold in 2004. The album will be the band's first to be recorded without longtime drummer Pedro "Pete" Sandoval, who last year underwent back surgery for a deteriorating disc problem. Filling in for him on a temporary basis is Tim Yeung, who has previously played with Divine Heresy, Nile, Hate Eternal and Vital Remains.
Prior to the release of the album, a single for the song "Nevermore" will be out on May 16th as 7" vinyl and digital download. The B-side will be another song from the album, remixed by Combichrist.
More news soon!
In other news, Morbid Angel has already secured a series of headline shows and festival appearances:
May 21 - Dark Day Festival - Osaka, Japan
May 22 - Dark Day Festival - Tokyo, Japan
May 25 - (venue TBA) - Singapore, Singapore
May 27 - The Hifi - Melbourne, Australia
May 28 - The Manning Bar - Sydney, Australia
June 09 - Sweden Rock Festival - Sölvesborg, Sweden
June 17 - Hellfest Open Air - Clisson, France
June 18 - Copenhell - Copenhagen, Denmark
August 05 - Wacken Open Air - Wacken, Germany
August 06 - Vagos Open Air - Calvão, Portugal
August 11 - Brutal Assault Festival - Jaromer, Czech Republic
August 12 - Party.San Open Air - Bad Berka, Germany
August14 - Bloodstock Open Air - Walton-on-Trent, England
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| Source: | season-of-mist.com |
| Band profile: | Morbid Angel |
Eden Weint Im Grab - Album Cover Art Unveiled, New Song Online
Eden Weint Im Grab has unveiled the cover artwork and the first single off the upcoming new album.
As previously reported, the German gothic metal band will release their new album, Geysterstunde I (trans: Witching Hour I), on May 6th through Winter Solitude Productions.
Geysterstunde - Ein Poetisches Spektakel Zu Mitternacht (trans: Witching Hour - A Poetic Spectacle On Midnight), the album's opening track, has been made available for free download over at this location (click on the "Geysterstunde" logo).
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As previously reported, the German gothic metal band will release their new album, Geysterstunde I (trans: Witching Hour I), on May 6th through Winter Solitude Productions.
Geysterstunde - Ein Poetisches Spektakel Zu Mitternacht (trans: Witching Hour - A Poetic Spectacle On Midnight), the album's opening track, has been made available for free download over at this location (click on the "Geysterstunde" logo).
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| Source: | edenweintimgrab.de |
| Band profile: | Eden Weint Im Grab |
Rotten Sound - Entire New Album Streaming Online
Cursed, the new album from Finnish grindcore act Rotten Sound, is now available for streaming in its entirety at Lambgoat.
Cursed will be released on March 15th through Relapse Records.
Cursed cover art] tracklist:
01. Alone
02. Superior
03. Self
04. Choose
05. Hollow
06. Ritual
07. Green
08. Machinery
09. Power
10. Plan
11. Declare
12. Addict
13. Exploit
14. Terrified
15. Scared
16. Doomed
17. Execute
18. Injure
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Cursed will be released on March 15th through Relapse Records.
Cursed cover art] tracklist:
01. Alone
02. Superior
03. Self
04. Choose
05. Hollow
06. Ritual
07. Green
08. Machinery
09. Power
10. Plan
11. Declare
12. Addict
13. Exploit
14. Terrified
15. Scared
16. Doomed
17. Execute
18. Injure
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Rotten Sound |
Unexpect - New Song Online
"Orange Vigilantes", a brand-new track from Canadian extreme avantgarde metal band Unexpect, has been made available for streaming/free download over at this location.
"Orange Vigilantes" comes off the band's upcoming new yet-untitled album. A release date is expected to be announced soon.
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"Orange Vigilantes" comes off the band's upcoming new yet-untitled album. A release date is expected to be announced soon.
98681 for mentioning this in the Shoutbox!]
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| Source: | unexpect.viinyl.com |
| Band profile: | Unexpect |
Alice In Chains - Original Bassist Dead At 44
Former Alice In Chains bass player Mike Starr has passed away. His body was found on Tuesday March 8th in a Salt Lake City home. Starr was 44 years old.
Starr was Alice In Chains' first bass player and was a part of the line-up from 1987 till 1993. He appeared on the band's first two albums, Facelift and Dirt, but left in the middle of the "Dirt Tour" and was replaced by current bassist Mike Inez.
Back in April 1994, Starr was sentenced to 30 days in the Houston jail for misdemeanor drug possession. More recently in 2009, Starr appeared on the third season of "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew" - one of VH1's bizarre reality series. Last month, he was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance. Salt Lake City cops said he had 6 Xanax pills and 6 Opana (painkiller) pills when he was busted.
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Starr was Alice In Chains' first bass player and was a part of the line-up from 1987 till 1993. He appeared on the band's first two albums, Facelift and Dirt, but left in the middle of the "Dirt Tour" and was replaced by current bassist Mike Inez.
Back in April 1994, Starr was sentenced to 30 days in the Houston jail for misdemeanor drug possession. More recently in 2009, Starr appeared on the third season of "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew" - one of VH1's bizarre reality series. Last month, he was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance. Salt Lake City cops said he had 6 Xanax pills and 6 Opana (painkiller) pills when he was busted.
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| Source: | tmz.com |
| Band profile: | Alice In Chains |
Today Is Declared Motörhead Day
Happy Motörhead Day everybody... or at least everybody from Austin, TX.
In a proclamation made by Mayor Lee Leffingwell, March 8th 2011, has been decreed as Motörhead Day in the city of Austin. This event coincides with Motörhead's local performance at Stubb's Ampitheater on the evening of their dedicated day.
Local musician David Siddall reportedly made the formal request to the Mayor's Office, and a signed proclamation was issued on parchment with the official state seal.
The proclamation states:
Be it known that
Whereas,
The Live Music Capital of the World welcomes the band Motörhead to our City for one of the many stops on its US Tour; and,
Whereas,
Motörhead, founded by Lemmy Klimister , recently celebrated its 35th Anniversary of making music that has received worldwide recognition; and,
Whereas,
Motörhead's current tour coincides with the US release of its latest album "The World is Yours;" and,
Whereas,
We extend best wishes for a great show in Austin and continued success for the band;
Now, Therefore,
I, Lee Leffingwell, Mayor of The Live Music Capital of the World, do hereby proclaim March 8, 2011, as Motörhead Day in Austin.
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In a proclamation made by Mayor Lee Leffingwell, March 8th 2011, has been decreed as Motörhead Day in the city of Austin. This event coincides with Motörhead's local performance at Stubb's Ampitheater on the evening of their dedicated day.
Local musician David Siddall reportedly made the formal request to the Mayor's Office, and a signed proclamation was issued on parchment with the official state seal.
The proclamation states:
Be it known that
Whereas,
The Live Music Capital of the World welcomes the band Motörhead to our City for one of the many stops on its US Tour; and,
Whereas,
Motörhead, founded by Lemmy Klimister , recently celebrated its 35th Anniversary of making music that has received worldwide recognition; and,
Whereas,
Motörhead's current tour coincides with the US release of its latest album "The World is Yours;" and,
Whereas,
We extend best wishes for a great show in Austin and continued success for the band;
Now, Therefore,
I, Lee Leffingwell, Mayor of The Live Music Capital of the World, do hereby proclaim March 8, 2011, as Motörhead Day in Austin.
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| Source: | examiner.com |
| Band profile: | Motörhead |
| Event: | Motörhead: The Wörld Is Yours Tour |
Scar Symmetry - New Song Online
"Illuminoid Dream Sequence", a brand-new track from Swedish melodic death metal band Scar Symmetry, has been made available for streaming over at this location.
"Illuminoid Dream Sequence" comes off the band's upcoming new album The Unseen Empire, which will be released on April 15th through Nuclear Blast Records.
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"Illuminoid Dream Sequence" comes off the band's upcoming new album The Unseen Empire, which will be released on April 15th through Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Scar Symmetry |
Arch Enemy - New Album Cover Art Unveiled
Arch Enemy has teamed up with industry leading audio technologies manufacturer, Altec Lansing, to unveil the cover art for the band's forthcoming full-length record, Khaos Legions.
The artwork is courtesy of renowned artist Brent Elliott White, who previously worked for Megadeth and Death Angel.
Khaos Legions will be released in late spring/early summer through Century Media Records.
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The artwork is courtesy of renowned artist Brent Elliott White, who previously worked for Megadeth and Death Angel.
Khaos Legions will be released in late spring/early summer through Century Media Records.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Arch Enemy |
In Flames - Announce "New" Guitarist
In Flames have announced that Engel/ex-Gardenian guitarist Niklas Engelin will be their permanent guitarist.
Niklas Engelin is an old friend of the band, as he has been part of the In Flames line-up several times now. In 1997 he briefly joined the band as a replacement of Glenn Ljungström (Dimension Zero, ex-Hammerfall). More recently, Engelin regularly filled in on tour for original In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad, who eventually left the band in February last year in order to get treatment for his alcohol addiction.
In Flames just finished wrapping up the recording process for Sounds of a Playground Fading, the band's tenth full-length studio album, which is scheduled for a May/June release through Nuclear Blast.
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Niklas Engelin is an old friend of the band, as he has been part of the In Flames line-up several times now. In 1997 he briefly joined the band as a replacement of Glenn Ljungström (Dimension Zero, ex-Hammerfall). More recently, Engelin regularly filled in on tour for original In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad, who eventually left the band in February last year in order to get treatment for his alcohol addiction.
In Flames just finished wrapping up the recording process for Sounds of a Playground Fading, the band's tenth full-length studio album, which is scheduled for a May/June release through Nuclear Blast.
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| Source: | metalriot.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
Obscene Extreme Festival - Brujeria Confirmed As Headliner
Mexican death-grind crime cartel Brujeria will be headlining the Obscene Extreme Festival, taking place July 07-09th in Trutnov, Czech Republic.
The festival line-up also features bands such as Entombed, Brutal Truth, Rotten Sound, Impaled, Magrudergrind and many more. An up-to-date festival billing is available over here.
Brujeria earlier confirmed their presence at Slovenia's Metal Camp Festival as well.
According to the latest word on the street, the band is supposedly working on new material, due out later this year. Further updates to follow.
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The festival line-up also features bands such as Entombed, Brutal Truth, Rotten Sound, Impaled, Magrudergrind and many more. An up-to-date festival billing is available over here.
Brujeria earlier confirmed their presence at Slovenia's Metal Camp Festival as well.
According to the latest word on the street, the band is supposedly working on new material, due out later this year. Further updates to follow.
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| Source: | obsceneextreme.cz |
| Band profile: | Brujeria |
| Event: | Obscene Extreme Festival 2011 |
L'Esprit Du Clan - New Album Trailer Online
French metalcore act L'Esprit Du Clan have entered the studio today to begin work on their new album, Chapitre V - Drama, the successor to 2009's Chapitre IV - L'Enfer C'est Le Notre.
Eleven new tracks are already composed and the band is aiming for a release later this year.
An album trailer can be watched over at this location.
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Eleven new tracks are already composed and the band is aiming for a release later this year.
An album trailer can be watched over at this location.
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| Source: | vimeo.com |
| Band profile: | L'Esprit Du Clan |
Sebastian Bach - Working On New Solo Material
Former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach recently entered a Los Angeles studio with his new, young, virtuosic guitarist Nick Sterling and producer Bob Marlette (Black Sabbath, Atreyu, Filter) to fine-tune the material for Bach's next solo album, tentatively due this summer through Frontiers Records.
In a recent Facebook posting, Bach wrote: "What a great day! We finished pre-production today (Saturday, March 5th) and are set to start tracking drums for 13 songs on Monday night after I film "That Metal Show". All songs are done and I could not be happier at this stage. Drummer Bobby Jarzombek (Rob Rock, Halford, Riot) is such a pro I can't wait to watch him wail on the kit all this week!"
Sebastian previously described his new solo material as "heavy, interesting, classic sounding, modern sounding, completely rock 'n' roll ? just how we like it!"
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In a recent Facebook posting, Bach wrote: "What a great day! We finished pre-production today (Saturday, March 5th) and are set to start tracking drums for 13 songs on Monday night after I film "That Metal Show". All songs are done and I could not be happier at this stage. Drummer Bobby Jarzombek (Rob Rock, Halford, Riot) is such a pro I can't wait to watch him wail on the kit all this week!"
Sebastian previously described his new solo material as "heavy, interesting, classic sounding, modern sounding, completely rock 'n' roll ? just how we like it!"
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |