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Nominon - Part Ways With Guitarist
Swedish death metal act Nominon has issued the following update on the band's current activities:
"Some kick ass news: a shorter European trek is now under construction between late March and early April. Support will come from the fleshy German deathsters Lifeless, a band that just released a killer fucking debut album on IbexMoon Records. So what are you clubs and promoters waiting for?! Drop us a mail if you're interested to book this package. For more details and already confirmed dates, check Gigs!
Furthermore we have to reveal some sort of severe news as well, since it's now obvious that longtime Nominon member Christian "AntiChristian" Strömblad has been forced to lay his axe to rest for the time being due to some personal shit. Nominon collectively wishes Mr Strömblad all the best of luck and hope that everything will work out for the best. What we have accomplished and yet also what we've been going through during the last six years together is something that only a handful of people in the world would have managed to come out of alive, yet we fucking pulled it off.
New guitarist is youngster Alexander Lyrbo who has proven himself more than worthy to fill AntiChristian's bloodstained boots. Alex first performance with Nominon as a permanent member will take place in Zabrze, Poland March 5th. Even though AntiChristian's departure we certainly proved once again that nothing seems to be able to kill this mighty entity known to the living dead as Nominon.
This marks yet a new chapter in the unholy world of Nominon. We expect it to be a bloody one."
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"Some kick ass news: a shorter European trek is now under construction between late March and early April. Support will come from the fleshy German deathsters Lifeless, a band that just released a killer fucking debut album on IbexMoon Records. So what are you clubs and promoters waiting for?! Drop us a mail if you're interested to book this package. For more details and already confirmed dates, check Gigs!
Furthermore we have to reveal some sort of severe news as well, since it's now obvious that longtime Nominon member Christian "AntiChristian" Strömblad has been forced to lay his axe to rest for the time being due to some personal shit. Nominon collectively wishes Mr Strömblad all the best of luck and hope that everything will work out for the best. What we have accomplished and yet also what we've been going through during the last six years together is something that only a handful of people in the world would have managed to come out of alive, yet we fucking pulled it off.
New guitarist is youngster Alexander Lyrbo who has proven himself more than worthy to fill AntiChristian's bloodstained boots. Alex first performance with Nominon as a permanent member will take place in Zabrze, Poland March 5th. Even though AntiChristian's departure we certainly proved once again that nothing seems to be able to kill this mighty entity known to the living dead as Nominon.
This marks yet a new chapter in the unholy world of Nominon. We expect it to be a bloody one."
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| Source: | nominon.com |
| Band profile: | Nominon |
Panzerchrist - Three New Songs Online
"King Tiger", "Ode To A Cluster Bomb" and "Prevail", three brand-new tracks from Danish war merchants Panzerchrist, have been made available for streaming at ReverbNation.
All three tracks come off the band's upcoming new album Regiment Ragnarok, which will be released on April 18th through Listenable Records.
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All three tracks come off the band's upcoming new album Regiment Ragnarok, which will be released on April 18th through Listenable Records.
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| Source: | reverbnation.com |
| Band profile: | Panzerchrist |
Iron Maiden - To Release "In The Studio" Book
This May, UK-based John Blake Publishing will release Iron Maiden: In The Studio by music biographer Jake Brown (Motörhead, Heart, Rick Rubin, Tracii Guns).
Spanning the band's entire 30 year catalog, the writing and recording of such classic albums as Number Of The Beast, Piece Of Mind, Brave New World and The Final Frontier, and hits as "2 Minutes to Midnight", "Wasted Years", "Can I Play with Madnesss", "Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter", "The Wicker Man", "The Trooper", "Run To The Hills", "Powerslave" and "Hallowed Be Thy Name" among countless others is chronicled.
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Spanning the band's entire 30 year catalog, the writing and recording of such classic albums as Number Of The Beast, Piece Of Mind, Brave New World and The Final Frontier, and hits as "2 Minutes to Midnight", "Wasted Years", "Can I Play with Madnesss", "Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter", "The Wicker Man", "The Trooper", "Run To The Hills", "Powerslave" and "Hallowed Be Thy Name" among countless others is chronicled.
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Iron Maiden |
Turisas - New Song Online
"The Great Escape", a brand-new track from Finnish battle metal warriors Turisas, has been made available for streaming, exclusively at Decibel Magazine.
The title track off the band's highly anticipated new album is still available as a free download at this location.
"The Great Escape" comes off the band's upcoming new album Stand Up And Fight, which will be released at the end of February in Europe and on March 8th in North America through Century Media Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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The title track off the band's highly anticipated new album is still available as a free download at this location.
"The Great Escape" comes off the band's upcoming new album Stand Up And Fight, which will be released at the end of February in Europe and on March 8th in North America through Century Media Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | decibelmagazine.com |
| Band profile: | Turisas |
Backyard Burial - Vocalist Stabbed To Death
Matthew "Blaps Warmonger" Hall, lead singer of New Zealand death metal band Backyard Burial, was murdered earlier this week.
A massive police hunt has been launched for the killer of a man who was the victim of a "ferocious" stabbing attack at his Wellington home. The body of Matthew John Hall, 35, was found in his Johnsonville flat about 6.15pm on Tuesday.
Police said that an autopsy showed he died of multiple stab wounds following a "ferocious" attack while he was in bed.
Tributes to Mr Hall have been left on the band's Facebook page, with one saying he was "head brewer, scholar, vocalist and best friend to many".
Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thornton said he had "no doubt" someone had seen a person or people either enter or leave Mr Hall's property and called for any witnesses to come forward. Police were in the early stages of their enquiries and spent much of today speaking to Mr Hall's friends, family and associates, Mr Thornton said. He added: "As part of the investigation we have profiled Matthew's background, where he worked, all his friends and associates and we are taking that into consideration."
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A massive police hunt has been launched for the killer of a man who was the victim of a "ferocious" stabbing attack at his Wellington home. The body of Matthew John Hall, 35, was found in his Johnsonville flat about 6.15pm on Tuesday.
Police said that an autopsy showed he died of multiple stab wounds following a "ferocious" attack while he was in bed.
Tributes to Mr Hall have been left on the band's Facebook page, with one saying he was "head brewer, scholar, vocalist and best friend to many".
Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thornton said he had "no doubt" someone had seen a person or people either enter or leave Mr Hall's property and called for any witnesses to come forward. Police were in the early stages of their enquiries and spent much of today speaking to Mr Hall's friends, family and associates, Mr Thornton said. He added: "As part of the investigation we have profiled Matthew's background, where he worked, all his friends and associates and we are taking that into consideration."
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| Source: | nzherald.co.nz |
Therion - To Release New Board Game
011, the new fantasy board game from Scribabs featuring members of Therion will be released later this year... Wait, what?
The game 011, dubbed "An adventure by Therion", is designed by Marco Valtriani and based on a novel by Paolo Vallerga. The back-story can be read here (scroll down for English).
Commented mainman Christofer Johnsson: "Paulo Vallerga from the famous game developer Scribabs approached the band at the show in Milano last year with this great idea of making a fantasy boardgame based upon the stage characters mixed with mythology. And we instantly thought it was the coolest thing we've heard in ages and loved the idea! The name of the game is 011 and you will find me and the rest of Therion appearing as even more fantastic characters than we are in reality!"
Board game geeks can find more info on boardgamegeek.com. A music video accompanying the game is said to be released in June. Stay tuned, I guess.
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The game 011, dubbed "An adventure by Therion", is designed by Marco Valtriani and based on a novel by Paolo Vallerga. The back-story can be read here (scroll down for English).
Commented mainman Christofer Johnsson: "Paulo Vallerga from the famous game developer Scribabs approached the band at the show in Milano last year with this great idea of making a fantasy boardgame based upon the stage characters mixed with mythology. And we instantly thought it was the coolest thing we've heard in ages and loved the idea! The name of the game is 011 and you will find me and the rest of Therion appearing as even more fantastic characters than we are in reality!"
Board game geeks can find more info on boardgamegeek.com. A music video accompanying the game is said to be released in June. Stay tuned, I guess.
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| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
Derelict Earth - New Album Details
And So Fell The Last Leaves..., the sophomore full-length from French progressive one-man band Derelict Earth, is scheduled for release in March. The new album, the follow-up to 2010's Sins of the Siblings, is currently in the final mixing and mastering stages.
An out-taken ballad that didn't make it onto the album, originally called "Black Chrysanthemum", can be streamed at this location. More info about Derelict Earth on MySpace.
And So Fell The Last Leaves... cover art] tracklist:
01. We, Experiment of God
02. No More Sunset
03. The Locust Culture
04. At the Nadir of Men
05. Carnal Transcendance
06. Scars of Truth
07. Awaiting the Heat Death
08. And So Fell the Last Leaves...
33433 for the scoop!]
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An out-taken ballad that didn't make it onto the album, originally called "Black Chrysanthemum", can be streamed at this location. More info about Derelict Earth on MySpace.
And So Fell The Last Leaves... cover art] tracklist:
01. We, Experiment of God
02. No More Sunset
03. The Locust Culture
04. At the Nadir of Men
05. Carnal Transcendance
06. Scars of Truth
07. Awaiting the Heat Death
08. And So Fell the Last Leaves...
33433 for the scoop!]
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Derelict Earth |
Rotten Sound - New Video Online
"Hollow", the new video from Finnish grindcore act Rotten Sound, can now be watched below.
The clip was directed by Casper Haugegaard from Jawbreaker Productions.
"Hollow" comes off the band's upcoming new album Cursed, which will be released on March 15th through Relapse Records.
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The clip was directed by Casper Haugegaard from Jawbreaker Productions.
"Hollow" comes off the band's upcoming new album Cursed, which will be released on March 15th through Relapse Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Rotten Sound |
Cavalera Conspiracy - Two New Songs Online
Original news, posted on 08.02.2011
"Killing Inside", a brand new track from Cavalera Conspiracy (the project featuring former Sepultura members Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums), is available for free download at this location (e-mail sign-up required).
"Killing Inside" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled Blunt Force Trauma, which will be released on March 28 via Roadrunner Records. More details about Blunt Force Trauma were previously reported over here.
UPDATE
"Blunt Force Trauma", another brand-new song from Cavalera Conspiracy, is available for streaming at this location.
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"Killing Inside", a brand new track from Cavalera Conspiracy (the project featuring former Sepultura members Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums), is available for free download at this location (e-mail sign-up required).
"Killing Inside" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled Blunt Force Trauma, which will be released on March 28 via Roadrunner Records. More details about Blunt Force Trauma were previously reported over here.
UPDATE
"Blunt Force Trauma", another brand-new song from Cavalera Conspiracy, is available for streaming at this location.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Cavalera Conspiracy |
Rammstein - North American Tour Dates
Rammstein announced they will bring their epic live show to 9 cities in North America throughout the month of May.
The Berlin-based six-piece band, who immediately sold out two exclusive performances last December at the Bell Centre in Montreal and the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City, have not toured in North America since 2001.
Commented guitarist Richard Z. Kruspe: "We have waited 10 long years for the perfect opportunity to bring our full show to North America. The time is now and we are excited to share this with our fans who have waited for so long."
Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 25.
Rammstein: North American Tour
May 05 - East Rutherford, NJ @ Izod Center
May 07 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
May 08 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
May 10 - Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
May 13 - Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
May 15 - Seattle, WA @ Tacoma Dome
May 18 - Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
May 20 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum
May 21 - Las Vegas, CA @ Thomas & Mack Center
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The Berlin-based six-piece band, who immediately sold out two exclusive performances last December at the Bell Centre in Montreal and the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City, have not toured in North America since 2001.
Commented guitarist Richard Z. Kruspe: "We have waited 10 long years for the perfect opportunity to bring our full show to North America. The time is now and we are excited to share this with our fans who have waited for so long."
Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 25.
Rammstein: North American Tour
May 05 - East Rutherford, NJ @ Izod Center
May 07 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
May 08 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
May 10 - Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
May 13 - Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
May 15 - Seattle, WA @ Tacoma Dome
May 18 - Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
May 20 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum
May 21 - Las Vegas, CA @ Thomas & Mack Center
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| Source: | rammstein.de |
| Band profile: | Rammstein |
| Event: | Rammstein: North American Tour |
After All - New Song Online
"Timeless Machine", a brand-new track from Belgian thrashers After All, has been made available for streaming at this location.
"Timeless Machine" comes off the band's upcoming new limited edition EP Becoming The Martyr, which will be available from the After All merch booth during the Killfest 2011 European tour with Overkill, Destruction and Heathen.
Becoming The Martyr features 3 brand new tracks as well as 2 more tracks from the Cult Of Sin album, re-recorded with the new After All line-up. The EP was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at the infamous Unisound Studios in Örebro, Sweden.
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"Timeless Machine" comes off the band's upcoming new limited edition EP Becoming The Martyr, which will be available from the After All merch booth during the Killfest 2011 European tour with Overkill, Destruction and Heathen.
Becoming The Martyr features 3 brand new tracks as well as 2 more tracks from the Cult Of Sin album, re-recorded with the new After All line-up. The EP was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at the infamous Unisound Studios in Örebro, Sweden.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | After All |
Heathen - Replacing Deströyer 666 On N. American Reckoning Tour
Bay Area thrashers Heathen will be replacing Deströyer 666 on the upcoming North American Reckoning Tour headlined by German thrash metallers Destruction.
Deströyer 666 will be unable to travel due to guitarist/vocalist Keith (K.K. Warslut)'s upcoming surgery for a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament).
Bassist & vocalist Schmier comments on the new touring bill, which still includes Warbeast from Texas: "Destruction wishes Keith a safe and quick recovery! In the meantime, we are really happy to announce their old friends Heathen as a replacement for Deströyer 666! These Bay Area thrashers are one of my favorite thrash bands of all time and we will be sharing the European stages with them in some weeks on the Killfest Tour. It's fantastic to have an opportunity to tour with old friends on both sides of the globe! German & Bay Area Thrash together on tour - how much more kick-ass can it get?! I can't wait to hit the road again now, hope to see you all out there!"
For a list of dates, go to this location.
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Deströyer 666 will be unable to travel due to guitarist/vocalist Keith (K.K. Warslut)'s upcoming surgery for a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament).
Bassist & vocalist Schmier comments on the new touring bill, which still includes Warbeast from Texas: "Destruction wishes Keith a safe and quick recovery! In the meantime, we are really happy to announce their old friends Heathen as a replacement for Deströyer 666! These Bay Area thrashers are one of my favorite thrash bands of all time and we will be sharing the European stages with them in some weeks on the Killfest Tour. It's fantastic to have an opportunity to tour with old friends on both sides of the globe! German & Bay Area Thrash together on tour - how much more kick-ass can it get?! I can't wait to hit the road again now, hope to see you all out there!"
For a list of dates, go to this location.
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| Source: | destruction.de |
| Band profile: | Heathen |
| Event: | Destruction: North American Reckoning Tour |
Nevermore - Bassist Undergoes Successful Surgery For Benign Brain Tumor
Nevermore bassist Jim Sheppard has undergone successful surgery yesterday (Wednesday, February 16th) to remove a benign brain tumor.
The band posted the following on their Facebook wall: "Jim Sheppard made it through surgery and is in the recovery room already cracking jokes. Great news!"
A benign tumor lacks the ability to metastasize, like moles. However, benign tumors may still produce negative health effects and many types of benign tumors have the potential to become malignant and some types, such as teratoma, are notorious for this.
Sheppard has had health issues in the past, having undergone a procedure in 2006 related to his Crohn's Disease, a condition he's managed for nearly 20 years.
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The band posted the following on their Facebook wall: "Jim Sheppard made it through surgery and is in the recovery room already cracking jokes. Great news!"
A benign tumor lacks the ability to metastasize, like moles. However, benign tumors may still produce negative health effects and many types of benign tumors have the potential to become malignant and some types, such as teratoma, are notorious for this.
Sheppard has had health issues in the past, having undergone a procedure in 2006 related to his Crohn's Disease, a condition he's managed for nearly 20 years.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Nevermore |
Serj Tankian - Remix EP Details Revealed
Serj Tankian will release a new EP, entitled Imperfect Remixes, on March 1st through Serjical Strike/Reprise Records.
The lead single, "Goodbye - Gate 21", is a new remix and features Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave) on guitar. A video clip for the track will be released soon. Additionally, the EP features remixes of tracks off Serj's most recent solo release, Imperfect Harmonies.
Imperfect Remixes EP cover art] tracklist:
01. Goodbye - Gate 21 (feat. Tom Morello)
02. Reconstructive Demonstrations
03. Invisible Love - Deserving?
04. Goddamn Trigger
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The lead single, "Goodbye - Gate 21", is a new remix and features Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave) on guitar. A video clip for the track will be released soon. Additionally, the EP features remixes of tracks off Serj's most recent solo release, Imperfect Harmonies.
Imperfect Remixes EP cover art] tracklist:
01. Goodbye - Gate 21 (feat. Tom Morello)
02. Reconstructive Demonstrations
03. Invisible Love - Deserving?
04. Goddamn Trigger
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| Source: | serjtankian.com |
| Band profile: | Serj Tankian |
Septicflesh - Album Tracklist Revealed
The release of Septicflesh's new opus The Great Mass is now two months ahead. After the cover artwork of the jewel case edition last week, it is time to unveil the tracklisting of the Greek demons' new masterpiece.
An mp3 for "The Vampire From Nazareth", the first single off the new album, can be found over here. More album details were previously reported over here.
The Great Mass tracklist:
01. The Vampire From Nazareth
02. A Great Mass Of Death
03. Pyramid God
04. Five-Pointed Star
05. Oceans Of Grey
06. The Undead Keep Dreaming
07. Rising
08. Apocalypse
09. Mad Architect
10. Therianthropy
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An mp3 for "The Vampire From Nazareth", the first single off the new album, can be found over here. More album details were previously reported over here.
The Great Mass tracklist:
01. The Vampire From Nazareth
02. A Great Mass Of Death
03. Pyramid God
04. Five-Pointed Star
05. Oceans Of Grey
06. The Undead Keep Dreaming
07. Rising
08. Apocalypse
09. Mad Architect
10. Therianthropy
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Septicflesh |