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Bonded By Blood - Involved In Van Accident, Shows Cancelled

US thrashers Bonded By Blood were involved in a weather-caused van accident last weekend. On the icy highway to Trenton, NJ their van slipped and trailer flipped over. Thankfully nobody got hurt, though their trailer was damaged beyond immediate repair.

Bassist Jerry Garcia, who was driving the van, tells the story: "As I was driving down the road the weather kept getting worse and worse. It was very difficult to see outside of our windows and the road was becoming one big sheet of ice. I was going about 40-45 mph about two hours from the venue, listening to the song "Chase The Wind" by our friends band Holy Grail on my headphones, when suddenly I realized that our trailer was on a massive hydroplane completely adjacent to us. I laid off the gas and as soon as I did the trailer pulled the van and caused me to loose complete control. All I could say was "OH FUUUUCK!" I managed to narrowly miss the center divider and a few cars before we skid completely across the highway and almost hit the wall on the other side."

Kids, at this point I think we've all learned a valuable lesson here, do not listen to Holy fucking Grail while driving in the snow. (ed.)

Anyway, the story continues: "I'm not superstitious but it's kind of ironic that Mauro was listening to "Dying Season" by Heathen and the exit off the highway we took after all was said and done was named Moosic."

"We will probably have to miss a few gigs until we can get back on our feet again and get some form of transportation for our gear. Our trailer is fucked beyond immediate repair. We will have to leave it behind and find something else to haul our stuff in. I just hope that our gear is fine and nothing was destroyed. I apologize to anyone that came to see us tonight or will come to see us tomorrow but our safety comes first. We have to get everything fixed and safe before we can go anywhere in this weather. We are extremely bummed that we will have to miss some gigs, this is DEFINITELY NOT OUR STYLE (to miss shows and disappoint our fans) but sometimes things get out of hand."

Bonded By Blood still have a huge tour schedule ahead of them, so you'll have plenty of other chances to see them. For the full story and all tour dates, click here.

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Source: earachenews.blogspot.com
Band profile: Bonded By Blood
Posted: 01.02.2011 by BudDa | Comments (6)


Ihsahn - Guest Vocalist On Upcoming Devin Townsend Album

Ihsahn - black metal innovator and all round creative genius - will be doing some guest vocals on the new Devin Townsend album, entitled Decontruction.

The ex-Emperor main-man had the following to say: "I have been a long time fan of Devin and his work, and when he asked me to do some vocals for his upcoming Deconstruction album, I said yes right away. Devin is one of those few uncompromising artists who goes anywhere with their music, wherever that takes them. Nothing but respect!"

In other news, Ihsahn will play at the Kabuto Metal Festival in Japan this spring for the first time ever. Accompanied with the guys in Leprous, they will play Namba Hatch in Osaka on May 21 and May 22 at Studio Coast in Tokyo.

"This will be my first trip to Japan, and I am really looking forward to this experience. I have heard nothing but praise of the country itself, the festivals and last but not least the audience from bands who played there", Ihsahn says.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Ihsahn
Posted: 01.02.2011 by BudDa | Comments (18)


Six Feet Under - Bassist, Drummer Quit The Band

Original Six Feet Under bassist Terry Butler has told Blabbermouth that he and longtime drummer Greg Gall have quit the band. Butler (ex-Death, ex-Massacre) will now be playing with Obituary instead.

Butler's statement goes as follows: "I would just like to put it out there that Greg Gall and I have parted ways with Six Feet Under.

As many of you know, I have been helping Obituary out on bass over the past year and now will be officially joining them as a permanent band member. Being in Six Feet Under for 16 years, I have had the pleasure of meeting a lot of our dedicated fans and have made many friends along the way. I hope to see you out there! I wish nothing but the best for Chris Barnes and Steve Swanson in their future with Six Feet Under."

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Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: Six Feet Under
Posted: 01.02.2011 by Thryce | Comments (13)


Earth - New Album Streaming Online

Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light I, the upcoming album of US drone band Earth, has been made available for streaming in its entirety, exclusively at National Public Radio, for a limited time (until February 7th).

Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light I will be released on February 7th through Southern Lord Records. More album details were previously reported over here.

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Source: npr.org
Band profile: Earth
Posted: 31.01.2011 by Thryce | Comments (2)


Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival - Details Announced

The 2011 line-up for the annual Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival has been revealed. The tour will make a 26-date trek across North America throughout July and August.

Playing on mainstage are Disturbed, Godsmack, and Megadeth joined by Machine Head, Trivium and In Flames (who'll perform in rotating slots throughout the tour). The Jagermeister stage will feature Unearth, Kingdom Of Sorrow, Red Fang and the Jaggermeister Battle of The Bands Winner. The Extreme stage will spotlight Suicide Silence, All Shall Perish and Straight Line Stitch.

All further information can be found at this location.

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2011:

Jul. 09 - San Manuel Amphitheater - San Bernardino, CA
Jul. 10 - Shoreline Amphitheatre - Mountain View, CA
Jul. 12 - White River Amphitheatre - Auburn, WA
Jul. 13 - Idaho Center Amphitheater - Nampa, ID
Jul. 15 - Desert Sky Pavilion - Phoenix, AZ
Jul. 16 - The Pavilion - Albuquerque, NM
Jul. 17 - Comfort Dental Amphitheater - Englewood, CO
Jul. 19 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - Maryland Heights, MO
Jul. 20 - Riverbend Music Center - Cincinnati, OH
Jul. 22 - Comcast Center - Mansfield, MA
Jul. 23 - Parc Jean-Drapeau - Montreal, QC
Jul. 24 - Comcast Theater - Hartford, CT
Jul. 27 - PNC Bank Arts Center - Holmdel, NJ
Jul. 29 - First Niagara Pavilion - Burgettstown, PA
Jul. 30 - Jiffy Lube Live - Bristow, VA
Jul. 31 - Susquehanna Bank Center - Camden, NJ
Aug. 02 - Virginia Beach Amphitheater - Virginia Beach, VA
Aug. 03 - Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion - Raleigh, NC
Aug. 05 - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL
Aug. 06 - DTE Energy Music Theatre - Clarkston, MI
Aug. 07 - Verizon Wireless Music Center - Noblesville, IN
Aug. 09 - Zoo Amphitheatre - Oklahoma City, OK
Aug. 10 - Gexa Energy Pavilion - Dallas, TX
Aug. 12 - Aaron's Amphitheatre - Atlanta, GA
Aug. 13 - 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre - Tampa, FL
Aug. 14 - Cruzan Amphitheatre - West Palm Beach, FL

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Source: rockstarmayhemfest.com
Event: Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival
Posted: 31.01.2011 by Thryce | Comments (9)


Amon Amarth - New Song Online

"War of the Gods", a brand-new track from Swedish melodeath warriors Amon Amarth, has been made available for streaming below, or over at SurturRising.com.

"War of the Gods" comes off the band's upcoming new album Surtur Rising, which will be released in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on March 25th, in the rest of Europe on March 28th, and in North America on March 29th through Metal Blade Records.


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Source: surturrising.com
Band profile: Amon Amarth
Posted: 31.01.2011 by Thryce | Comments (65)


Suidakra - Unveil New Album Cover Art

Book Of Dowth, the new album of German folk-influenced melodic death metal band Suidakra, will be released on March 25th through AFM Records. The album's cover artwork, created by Kris Verwimp, can be watched below.

More Book Of Dowth album details were previously reported over here.

Following the album's release the band will embark on the European Scream For Violence Tour with label mates Onslaught and Debauchery. Get the dates here.


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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Suidakra
Posted: 31.01.2011 by BudDa | Comments (4)


Krypteria - New Album Title Revealed

As vocalist Ji-In revealed yesterday on Luxembourg-based radio program "The Abbey Metal Show", All Beauty Must Die is the new title of German symphonic gothic metal band Krypteria.

All Beauty Must Die is set for an April 22nd release through Roadrunner Records.

Drummer Kusch weighs in with the following: "All Beauty Must Die turned out to be our most diverse album yet. For instance, on this record we have the fastest Krypteria song ever. You'll also hear the longest Krypteria track ever at over 11 minutes and for the first time ever we have a number of guest appearances. Plus, for the first time in Krypteria's seven year history each member of this band gets to sing co-lead vocals on one of the songs.

I think you'll hear some of the most epic stuff we've ever done, but also some our rawest stuff as well. To me All Beauty Must Die is the essence of what this band has done so far cranked up all the way to eleven."

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Krypteria
Posted: 31.01.2011 by BudDa | Comments (5)


Versailles - Starring In New Japanese TV Show

Meanwhile in Japan... neoclassical power metal/J-Rock outfit Versailles are set to release their new single Philia on March 16th.

The song will be used as the theme song for a new Japanese TV show called Onegaikanaete Versailles (trans: Make my dreams come true, Versailles), which has been airing in Japan since January 17th. Watch a hilariously absurd preview clip below.

The 4-minute comedy series are starring all members of the band Versailles and Rina Koike, a beautiful but poor girl who meets the visual-kei princes, who'll be trying to make her dreams come true and save her from her misery in their own peculiar way.


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Source: kamijo.syncl.jp
Band profile: Versailles
Posted: 31.01.2011 by Unknown user | Comments (16)


Rotting Christ - European Tour Dates

Rotting Christ will embark on a European headlining tour in April. This will be the last leg of the Aealo Tour 2010-2011.

Support on the trek will come from Omnium Gatherum, Daylight Misery and Dark End on the whole tour. De Profundis will support from 28.04 till 10.05, Arcturon from 8.05 till 15.05, and Riul Doamnei from 10.05 till 15.05.

Rotting Christ will be headlining a North American tour in March and April, with support from Melechesh, Hate and Abigail Williams. Get those dates here.

Rotting Christ - Aelo European Tour:

Apr. 28 - Wiatrak - Zabrze, Poland
Apr. 29 - Melodka - Brno, Czech Republic
Apr. 30 - Colloseum - Kosice, Slovakia
May 01 - Club 202 - Budapest, Hungary
May 02 - Gambrinus - Cluj Napoca, Romania
May 03 - Dublin - Iasi, Romania
May 04 - Silverchurch - Bucharest, Romania
May 05 - Rbf Club - Sofia, Bulgaria
May 06 - Cinemas Sloga - Sarajevo, Bosnia
May 07 - Mmc Slavija - Osijek, Croatia
May 08 - Gala Hala - Ljubljana, Slovenia
May 09 - Escape - Vienna, Austria
May 10 - Kulturfabrik Kufstein - Worgl, Austria
May 11 - Pieffe Factory - Gorizia, Italy
May 12 - Arci Onirica - Parma, Italy
May 13 - Industrie 45 - Zug, Switzerland
May 14 - Rnr Arena - Novara - Italy
May 15 - Init Club - Rome, Italy

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Source: massive-music.pl
Band profile: Rotting Christ
Event: Rotting Christ: Aealo European Tour
Posted: 31.01.2011 by Thryce | Comments (7)


Within Temptation - New Video Online

"Faster", the new video from Within Temptation can now be watched over at Kerrang!

The new single Faster will be released digitally on March 13. The song is taken from Within Temptation's new album, The Unforgiving, which will hit stores on March 28.

In other news, the band will debut a short film on the band's official site this afternoon, 5pm CET. The first movie, titled Mother Maiden, ties in with "Faster," introducing the main characters of the narrative.

These movies give further insight into the concept of The Unforgiving and are based on the comic storyline; the characters are impersonated by actors. Each film is followed by a band performance that, all together, form a dark and compelling tale of life, love, revenge, rage, and regret.

All fans who share the Mother Maiden short film via their social network on Facebook or Twitter using a "pay-with-a-tweet" application, will not only receive a brand new Within Temptation wallpaper in return but have exclusive access to an online listening party for the album pre-release.

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Source: within-temptation.com
Band profile: Within Temptation
Posted: 31.01.2011 by Dominus | Comments (28)


Sodom - Former Guitarist Passed Away

Sodom frontman Tom Angelripper has just released the following statement regarding the death of former Sodom guitarist Dirk Strahlmeier:

"As I learned from a reliable source, our ex-guitarist Dirk "Strahli" Strahlmeier died this month in a hospital in Düsseldorf. Currently we don't know the exact circumstances of his death.

Strahli played on the album Masquerade In Blood which was released in 1995 on SPV. After that we had lost contact with him. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends."


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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Sodom
Posted: 30.01.2011 by worm_is_gloaming | Comments (23)


Vengeance - Guitarist Dead At 46

Jan Somers - original guitarist of long-running Dutch traditional metal band Vengeance - passed away yesterday afternoon (Friday January 28th). The 46-year-old hard-rocker suffered a fatal heart attack at his home in Mierlo, The Netherlands.

The surviving members released the following message: "We deeply regret the suddenly passing away from our dearly beloved band member and personal friend Jan Somers. Jan was one of the bandmembers from the FIRST hour of the band Vengeance. We wish his family, friends and fans the strength to rock on. The family's request is to give them peace and quitness for the next two days."

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Source: vengeanceonline.nl
Posted: 29.01.2011 by Thryce | Comments (8)


Burzum - Album Teaser Online

Audio samples from the forthcoming Burzum album, Fallen, are available for streaming below.

Fallen marks the second studio album from the controversial recording artist since his release from prison in May 2009.

Fallen was recorded and mixed in only two weeks at the Grieghallen Studios. The album will be released in Europe on March 7th through Byelobog Productions and in North America on April 5th through Candlelight Records. More album details were previously reported over here.


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Source: burzum.org
Band profile: Burzum
Posted: 29.01.2011 by Thryce | Comments (44)


Bonded By Blood - Announce Permanent Vocalist

In autumn 2010, vocalist Mauro Gonzalez stepped in at the last minute to front Pomona, CA thrash act Bonded By Blood through a long stretch of touring that only convened towards the end of the year. Because of the tremendous job he did in fronting the band on short notice with little rehearsal through a seemingly never-ending schedule of dates, Bonded By Blood is proud to announce Mauro Gonzalez as a permanent member.

Bonded By Blood bassist Jerry Garcia states: "We would like to formally announce that Mauro Gonzalez is now officially the new frontman for Bonded By Blood. He has shown great promise and dedication in the past few months and we have received great reviews from many old fans, new fans, and well-established musicians throughout our recent North American trek. We are very excited about our decision and we hope that you guys welcome him into the BBB family like we have! See you guys on the killing road real soon."

Officially inducted frontman, Mauro Gonzalez and the rest of Bonded By Blood will tear up the road once again on the North American Retribution Tour, which took off yesterday, with Death Angel and Lazarus A.D.

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Source: earachenews.blogspot.com
Band profile: Bonded By Blood
Posted: 29.01.2011 by BudDa | Comments (2)