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Saltatio Mortis - Working On New Material

German Folk metal band Saltatio Mortis are currently working on their new studio effort, entitled Sturm Aufs Paradies(trans: Storm Of Paradise), set to be released on September 2nd.

The band just returned from a high adventure holiday in Africa, and are now back in studio. According to an update, the band has almost finished recording the drums, bass and electric guitar tracks. The new songs are sounding great and the band can hardly wait to share them with you. Stay tuned for updates!

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Saltatio Mortis
Posted: 04.03.2011 by BudDa | Comments (0)


Sepultura - New Album Title Revealed

Sepultura has set Kairos as the title of their new album. Kairos (an ancient Greek word signifying a time in between, a moment of undetermined period of time in which something special happens) is tentatively due late spring/early summer through Nuclear Blast Records.

Speaking exclusively to Blabbermouth, Sepultura guitarist and main songwriter Andreas Kisser said: "The whole theme of the album is the concept of the time, and the title reflects that ? it's like one concept of time which is not chronological, from one to two; it's like a an instant in time, it's a special time of change..." You can read the full story here.

Kairos was recorded at Trama Studios in São Paulo, Brazil with producer Roy Z. (Judas Priest, Halford, Bruce Dickinson, Helloween).

13 tracks were laid down during the sessions - including cover versions of Ministry's "Just One Fix" and The Prodigy's "Firestarter", both of which are expected to be made available as bonus tracks on various special-edition releases (although, according to Kisser, they turned out so well that they may also make the regular version of the album). Among the songs that will appear on the effort is "Born Strong", the subject matter of which is said to deal with balancing road life with raising a family as well as the band members' experiences as musicians and as people.

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Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: Sepultura
Posted: 04.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (3)


Krypteria - New Song Online

"You Killed Me", a brand-new track from German symphonic gothic metal band Krypteria, has been made available for streaming over at this location (Facebook login/email sign-up required).

"You Killed Me" comes off the band's upcoming new album All Beauty Must Die, which will be released on April 22nd through Roadrunner Records. More album details were previously reported over here.

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Source: krypteria.de
Band profile: Krypteria
Posted: 04.03.2011 by rafroes | Comments (0)


Mastodon - Three Live Videos Online

Mastodon will release their new DVD, Live at the Aragon on March 15th. You can check out two preview clips, entitled "Oblivion" and "Ghost Of Karelia", below.

Live at the Aragon cover art] tracklist:

01. Oblivion
02. Divinations
03. Quintessence
04. The Czar
05. Ghost Of Karelia
06. Crack The Skye
07. The Last Baron
08. Circle Of Cysquatch
09. Aqua Dementia
10. Where Strides The Behemoth
11. Mother Puncher
12. The Bit (Melvins cover)

UPDATE 105265]

A third live clip for the song "Crack The Skye", off Mastodon's upcoming DVD, Live at the Aragon, can now be watched below.


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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Mastodon
Posted: 04.03.2011 by Unknown user | Comments (3)


Master - Forced To Cancel US Tour

Death metal legends Master, who were scheduled to kick off their long-anticipated U.S. headlining tour earlier this week with support from Lightning Swords Of Death and Mobile Deathcamp, were denied entry into the country and forced to fly back to Europe.

Said Master mainman Paul Speckmann in a statement: "We arrived Tuesday morning in Holland and after intense questioning we proceeded to the eye and body scan machine. Along with the other passengers, we proceeded to the plane. We arrived in Detroit and went to passport control. I waited for about two hours for any word on the guys. The police came to explain that the visa waiver program didn't apply to musicians. So they sent me to customs and proceeded to tear apart everything and sent me on my way. I waited for six hours to get on another airplane and return to Europe.

Thankfully the lady at the Delta checkout counter was very helpful and confirmed that the guys would be on the next plane in the evening and I could return with them. The guys were escorted to the plane by four police officers and returned their passports when we arrived in Amsterdam. Since when are musicians and terrorists in the same category? Again I apologize to all the bands, organizers and fans of course. I guess the CD cover of The Human Machine CD has become a reality!"

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Source: master-speckmetal.com
Band profile: Master
Posted: 03.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (9)


Bloodbath - To Release New Live DVD

Bloodbath has announced the forthcoming release of an all-new live DVD, Bloodbath Over Bloodstock, due out on April 25th through Peaceville Records.

The deluxe mediabook-packaged release will feature Bloodbath's August 2010 set from the famed Bloodstock Festival - one of the UK's leading metal events - consisting of songs from the critically-acclaimed tornado of blasphemy, The Fathomless Mastery, as well as other classics and fan favorites.

The full package will also include a 16-page booklet and a wealth of extras, featuring bonus footage taken from Party.San Open Air festival in 2008 and extensive band member interviews.

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Source: peaceville.com
Band profile: Bloodbath
Posted: 03.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (15)


Nevermore - Stand-In Bassist Announced

Nevermore has tapped One Undone bassist Dagna Barrera to step in on the ongoing Power Of Metal European tour with Symphony X and Psychotic Waltz.

Dagna Barrera previously played bass in the solo project of Neveremore vocalist Warrel Dane. She will replace Jim Sheppard, who underwent surgery on February 16th to remove a benign brain tumor. Sheppard is said to be on his way to a full recovery.

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Source: metalriot.com
Band profile: Nevermore
Event: The Power Of Metal Tour
Posted: 03.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (12)


Pagan's Mind - Reveal New Album Title, New Song Online

Pagan's Mind has set Heavenly Ecstasy as the title of their new album, to be released later in the year.

The album was mixed in autumn last year by Stefan Glaumann at Toytown Studios (Within Temptation, Madonna) in Stockholm, Sweden.

One of the new songs on the album, called "Intermission" premiered last night on "The Metal Madman" radio show, and has been made available for streaming below, or over at this location. The stream is available for just one week.


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Source: themetalmadman.com
Band profile: Pagan's Mind
Posted: 03.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (12)


Iced Earth - Vocalist Is Leaving The Band Again

Matt Barlow is retiring from Iced Earth again.

Barlow cites his commitment to his family and the need for Iced Earth to tour more as the reasons for his retirement. He'll still perform with Iced Earth on all 2011 European festival dates, which will be his last with the band. Barlow fronted Iced Earth from 1992 till 2003, and rejoined late 2007.

Matt Barlow's heartfelt statement reads as follows: "Let me begin by saying how much of an honor it has been to share my time in Iced Earth with Jon and the guys... and with all of you! Since my return to the band in 2007, it has truly been extraordinary. I have had the opportunity to travel the world and see old friends and meet new ones. Though we had originally thought that the Iced Earth touring schedule would be very limited, we were able to play our fair share of concerts.

During that time we were also able to have a live DVD produced forthcoming Festivals Of The Wicked]. However, due to the rapidly changing music industry, it has become increasingly clear to recording artists that the only way to keep a band viable and to truly reach its potential is through live performances. That means that a band must reach out to new regions of the globe and become pioneers for their own livelihood. Since 2007, Jon and I have always had the best intentions for the future of Iced Earth, and we still do. However, given the band's projected touring schedule, Iced Earth's future and mine must now take separate paths.

On my departure from Iced Earth in 2003, I made a commitment to my wife and to the idea that we would start, and raise, our family together. Two years later, my first child was born and two years after that, my second. My youngest son was born about a week before Jon asked me to return to Iced Earth. It was a very exciting and emotional time for all of us, but we were all clear on our intentions. It is apparent to us now that regardless of our belief at that time, time can change an intended outcome. In this instance, I hope that change will not be regarded as a bad thing, but rather as a necessary part of evolution.

Jon and the band must venture into new realms to continue to grow Iced Earth. I commend him for his ideals and wish nothing but to share in his vision. I know that this is not the last time Jon and I will work together, but it will be my last endeavor with Iced Earth. Iced Earth is a name and force of its own. It has been very good to me and has allowed me to live a dream that others would give most anything for. I have been truly blessed to share this experience with everyone. I will continue to support Jon and Iced Earth in every way. I will also continue to create and perform in my own capacity.

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Source: icedearth.com
Band profile: Iced Earth
Posted: 02.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (54)


Mötley Crüe - Co-Headlining Summer Tour With Poison

Glam giants Mötley Crüe and Poison are teaming up for a blockbuster summer tour, despite comments last year from the Crüe camp scoffing at the suggestion when the idea was floated last year.

Poison frontman Brett Michaels had publicly claimed a tour with the pair was a possibility to mark their respective 25th and 30th anniversaries but the claims were shot down by Mötley Crüe. But now it has been confirmed that the two will hit the road together, with support from the New York Dolls.

Brett Michaels recently addressed the question of whether there was any bad blood between the hugely successful bands. He said: "There may be some friendly competition but there is no bad blood at all on my part. Nikki Sixx (Crüe bassist) and I have spoken several times on the phone recently and the conversations went great.

Music is a universal language and I am extremely excited that this tour has come together as are the fans, they are truly going to see a great show. Honestly, I could care less about all the mudslinging, it gets nobody nowhere, and after all I have been through health wise in the last year, I am going to try to focus on what does matter which is the show, the fans, fun and personally throwing a hell of a backstage party."

Sixx has in the past been a vocal critic of Poison and in an online posting in 2004 he blasted suggestions his then-side project Brides of Destruction would tour with Poison (and Kiss) - labelling Poison 'followers'. He wrote: "No way in fucking hell would we (Brides of Destruction or Mötley Crüe) ever, ever tour with a fucking band like Poison. We have had talks with Kiss and I told them very clearly that we would not do the tour if they used Poison. That would be the death of us... I will not be attached to that kind of fake bullshit."

In a later interview with the Stamford Advocate Sixx continued: "I was in negotiations and said it depends who else is on the tour. If you're going to do a nostalgia thing, we're not interested. If you go get Jet or The Darkness, it sounds like fun. All of a sudden they come back with Kiss, the Brides and Poison.. There ain't no way in hell I'm doing that tour. I will not play with fucking Poison. There are followers and leaders. I'm not into followers."

Ha!

Mötley Crüe + Poison:

May 29 - Pryor, OK - Rocklahoma
Jun. 07 - Dallas, TX - Gexa Energy Pavilion
Jun. 09 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center

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Source: rockaaa.com
Band profile: Mötley Crüe
Event: Mötley Crüe + Poison: North American Summer Tour 2011
Posted: 02.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (20)


Pestilence - New Album Details, New Song Online

Doctrine, the new album of Dutch death metallers Pestilence, will be released in late April through Mascot Records.

The eleven-track CD was recorded and mixed at Woodshed Studio in southern Germany with engineer Victor Bullok (Triptykon, Dark Fortress).

Regarding the direction of the band's new music, guitarist/vocalist Patrick Mameli previously stated: "The new material sounds, again, way different from the previous albums, and is going to top all previous Pestilence material, stated by insiders already."

One of the new songs on the album, called "Sinister", has been made available for streaming over at this location.

Doctrine tracklist:

01. The Predication (intro)
02. Amgod
03. Doctrine
04. Salvation
05. Dissolve
06. Absolution
07. Sinister
08. Divinity
09. Deception
10. Malignant
11. Confusion

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Source: pestilence.nl
Band profile: Pestilence
Posted: 02.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (17)


Tuska Open Air - More Names Confirmed

Amon Amarth will be headlining Tuska Open Air, set to take place July 22-24th in Helsinki, Finland.

In addition to the Swedish vikings, Finnish Turisas and Omnium Gatherum have been added to the bill for next summer. The new fourth stage presenting more underground artists has Finnish black metal pioneer Black Crucifixion and psychedelic black metallers Oranssi Pazuzu added to the line-up. More bands will be added to all days.

In related news, the organization is also sorry to announce that Bay Area thrash legends Exodus have been forced to cancel their appearance at Tuska 2011.

At The Gates, Blind Guardian, Arch Enemy, Katatonia and Amorphis, among others, already confirmed their participation in the festival. An up-to-date festival billing is available over here.

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Source: tuska-festival.fi
Event: Tuska Open Air 2011
Posted: 02.03.2011 by Unknown user | Comments (2)


Saxon - Music Featured In Movie Soundtrack

Saxon have penned two tracks for the forthcoming British film Hybrid Theory.

The movie will be directed by James Erskin (One Night in Turin), and is starring Noel Clarke (Kidulthood), Martin McCann (Killing Bono, Clash of The Titons), Martin Compston (Disappearance of Alice Creed), Craig Conway (Descent, Dog Soldiers, Doomsday). Shooting will begin in June this year.

The tracks feature on Saxon's new album Call to Arms and have been written specially for the film.

Hybrid Theory follows a group of British soldiers who find themselves in a life or death battle with an enemy beyond their wildest nightmares in this slick Sci-Fi/Horror with a twist.

Hybrid Theory producer Lionel Hicks sums up the collaboration: "It's great to have a band like Saxon involved in the soundtrack to this film. These new songs really capture the mood of the film, and everyone working on it is thrilled."

A teaser trailer for Hybrid Theory will be available to view online at this location in the next few weeks, and rest assured that it will feature the new Saxon tracks extensively!

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Saxon
Posted: 02.03.2011 by BudDa | Comments (2)


Deftones - To Release Covers Album In April

To commemorate "Record Store Day" on April 16th, Deftones will be releasing a special vinyl collection of cover songs, imaginatively titled Covers.

This LP is a collection of classic Deftones' cover tracks, pressed together on limited edition vinyl for the first time ever. Only 3K of these will be produced. The set spans a wide range of genres, including covers from artists The Cure, Drive Like Jehu, The Cars, The Smiths, Lynryd Skynrd and Duran Duran.

Covers cover art] tracklist:

Side A

01. Drive (The Cars)
02. Caress (Drive Like Jehu)
03. Please Please Let Me Get What I Want (The Smiths)
04. No Ordinary Love (Sade)
05. Savory (Jawbox)
06. Do You Believe (The Cardigans)

Side B:

01. Simple Man (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
02. Ghosts (Japan)
03. The Chauffeur (Duran Duran)
04. If Only Tonight We Could Sleep (The Cure)
05. Sleep Walk (Santo and Johnny)

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Source: deftones.com
Band profile: Deftones
Posted: 02.03.2011 by Sjuk | Comments (2)


Dragonland - Sign With AFM Records

AFM Records proudly announces the signing of Swedish symphonic power metallers Dragonland.

The band comments: "We in the Dragonland camp are very excited to bring everyone the news that we have signed with AFM Records! These guys are experts in dealing with our genre, and we are looking forward to a long cooperation with them! It also means that things regarding the new album will start to move on quite quickly from here, so stay tuned for a release date and much more soon!"

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Dragonland
Posted: 02.03.2011 by Abattoir | Comments (4)