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Hell:on - New Song Feat. Jeff Waters Online
Ukrainian thrash/death metal band Hell:on have wrapped up the recording sessions for their upcoming new full-length album.
One of the new tracks, called "My Doll", has been made available for streaming over at MySpace. The song features a guest solo by Annihilator guitarist Jeff Waters.
Three songs of the band's 2010 four-track EP In The Shadow Of Emptiness are also still available for streaming at the same location.
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One of the new tracks, called "My Doll", has been made available for streaming over at MySpace. The song features a guest solo by Annihilator guitarist Jeff Waters.
Three songs of the band's 2010 four-track EP In The Shadow Of Emptiness are also still available for streaming at the same location.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Hell:On |
Fleshgod Apocalypse - Mafia UK Tour Rescheduled
After touring throughout mainland Europe as part of the Bonecrusher Fest, Italian brutal death metal band Fleshgod Apocalypse were planning to cross the Channel to embark on the Mafia UK Tour in March. Those shows have now been rescheduled and will take place in May instead.
Dates are now as follows:
May 18th - Bristol, The Croft
May 19th - Derby, The Old Bell
May 20th - Liverpool, The Masque
May 21st - Wakefield, The Snooty Fox
May 22nd - Reading, The Face Bar
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Dates are now as follows:
May 18th - Bristol, The Croft
May 19th - Derby, The Old Bell
May 20th - Liverpool, The Masque
May 21st - Wakefield, The Snooty Fox
May 22nd - Reading, The Face Bar
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Fleshgod Apocalypse |
| Event: | Fleshgod Apocalypse: Mafia UK Tour |
Fragments Of Unbecoming - Working On New Album
German melodic death metal band Fragments of Unbecoming are currently working on their fifth studio effort. For the time being, the band has chosen to go with The Art Of Coming Apart as the title of the new album. Some of the new song titles are "Trapping the Unseen", "Hours of Suffering" and "Memorial Stone".
Further details to be announced soon.
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| Source: | fragmentsofunbecoming.com |
| Band profile: | Fragments Of Unbecoming |
Defeated Sanity - Part Ways With Vocalist, Announce Replacement
Defeated Sanity will play their last shows with current vocalist AJ Magana (ex-Disgorge) in May of this year. Afterwards the band will replace him with Konstantin Lühring (ex-Despondency).
The band explains: "We will play a small US tour around Maryland Deathfest in May 2011. Expect these shows to be the final ones with AJ Magana on vocals. The dates will be released soon. We enjoyed working with AJ as he is an awesome musician who inspired us with his voice but also a great person in general. Though, everyone of us knows this collaboration is tough to be kept alive over the distance we're living away from each other, making this decision inevitable. So props to AJ for his contribution to Defeated Sanity. We wish him all the best for the future in both his musical and personal activities!
As many of you expected our new permanent singer will be Konstantin Lühring. During the shows he helped out as a session vocalist, he proved himself as the best choice to replace AJ in Defeated Sanity. We want to welcome him as a permanent member and can't wait to unleash the new tunes we are already jamming with him!"
In other news, Defeated Sanity will, in collaboration with Grindethic Records, re-release the band's debut album Prelude To The Tragedy.
This release will feature two bonus tracks: a newly recorded version of "Expectoration of Fear" and a cover song which we will unveiled at a later point. Both tracks will have Konstantin Lühring on vocals. The release will happen in early 2011 with the exact date to be announced later on.
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The band explains: "We will play a small US tour around Maryland Deathfest in May 2011. Expect these shows to be the final ones with AJ Magana on vocals. The dates will be released soon. We enjoyed working with AJ as he is an awesome musician who inspired us with his voice but also a great person in general. Though, everyone of us knows this collaboration is tough to be kept alive over the distance we're living away from each other, making this decision inevitable. So props to AJ for his contribution to Defeated Sanity. We wish him all the best for the future in both his musical and personal activities!
As many of you expected our new permanent singer will be Konstantin Lühring. During the shows he helped out as a session vocalist, he proved himself as the best choice to replace AJ in Defeated Sanity. We want to welcome him as a permanent member and can't wait to unleash the new tunes we are already jamming with him!"
In other news, Defeated Sanity will, in collaboration with Grindethic Records, re-release the band's debut album Prelude To The Tragedy.
This release will feature two bonus tracks: a newly recorded version of "Expectoration of Fear" and a cover song which we will unveiled at a later point. Both tracks will have Konstantin Lühring on vocals. The release will happen in early 2011 with the exact date to be announced later on.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Defeated Sanity |
Revocation - Working On New Album, Death Cover Online
US thrash/tech death metal band Revocation are currently recording their new as-yet-untitled full-length album at Damage Studios in Southbridge, Massachusetts with engineer Pete Rutcho. The follow-up to the band's break-through Relapse debut Existence Is Futile is expected to see its release in summer 2011.
Guitarist/vocalist David Davidson recently checked in from Damage Studios with the following: "We are currently wrapping up the recording process for our third studio album and we firmly believe that this is our strongest material to date. The songs on the new release are incredibly varied and all have the own character. They range from technical thrash to groove laden death metal, there's even a song with a full horn section this time around. We can't wait for people to check it out!"
Additionally, Revocation has recorded a cover of Death's classic "Pull the Plug" track for Decibel Magazine's monthly Flexi Series. Revocation's take on "Pull the Plug" will be included in the March 2011 issue of Decibel, on sale in early February, and is streaming online at this location.
Davidson commented as follows: "We are extremely honored to be a part of the Decibel tribute to Death. Anyone who knows us is well aware that we're huge Death fans and we're very pleased with the way the song came out."
In other news, Revocation has recently announced that they will join legendary technical metal band Atheist for a handful of US tour dates in March. Revocation will also be performing regionally in the northeast surrounding their dates with Atheist. A listing of confirmed tour dates can be found here.
Continues Davidson: "We're also very excited to hit the road with another legendary death metal band, Atheist. Growing up I never thought I'd actually see them play, let alone tour with them. We can't wait to share the stage with them as well as A Life Once Lost and Last Chance To Reason. It's gonna be a killer tour indeed!"
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Guitarist/vocalist David Davidson recently checked in from Damage Studios with the following: "We are currently wrapping up the recording process for our third studio album and we firmly believe that this is our strongest material to date. The songs on the new release are incredibly varied and all have the own character. They range from technical thrash to groove laden death metal, there's even a song with a full horn section this time around. We can't wait for people to check it out!"
Additionally, Revocation has recorded a cover of Death's classic "Pull the Plug" track for Decibel Magazine's monthly Flexi Series. Revocation's take on "Pull the Plug" will be included in the March 2011 issue of Decibel, on sale in early February, and is streaming online at this location.
Davidson commented as follows: "We are extremely honored to be a part of the Decibel tribute to Death. Anyone who knows us is well aware that we're huge Death fans and we're very pleased with the way the song came out."
In other news, Revocation has recently announced that they will join legendary technical metal band Atheist for a handful of US tour dates in March. Revocation will also be performing regionally in the northeast surrounding their dates with Atheist. A listing of confirmed tour dates can be found here.
Continues Davidson: "We're also very excited to hit the road with another legendary death metal band, Atheist. Growing up I never thought I'd actually see them play, let alone tour with them. We can't wait to share the stage with them as well as A Life Once Lost and Last Chance To Reason. It's gonna be a killer tour indeed!"
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Revocation |
Turisas - Album Sneak Preview Online
Finnish battle metal warriors Turisas will be releasing their upcoming album Stand Up And Fight through Century Media Records on the following dates:
Finland, Japan: February 23, 2011
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: February 25, 2011
Rest Of Europe: February 28, 2011
Australia, New Zealand: March 4, 2011
North America: March 8, 2011
A preview of the album, as well as some in-depth interview snippets with vocalist Mathias Nygård and violinist Olli Vänskä, can be watched below. The title track off the band's highly anticipated new album is still available as a free download at this location. More album details were previously reported over here.
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Finland, Japan: February 23, 2011
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: February 25, 2011
Rest Of Europe: February 28, 2011
Australia, New Zealand: March 4, 2011
North America: March 8, 2011
A preview of the album, as well as some in-depth interview snippets with vocalist Mathias Nygård and violinist Olli Vänskä, can be watched below. The title track off the band's highly anticipated new album is still available as a free download at this location. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | turisas.com |
| Band profile: | Turisas |
Aurora Borealis - New Album Due Next Month
An eleven-minutes preview of the new Aurora Borealis album, Timeline: The Beginning And End Of Everything, is available for streaming below.
Timeline: The Beginning And End Of Everything will be released in mid-February and will only be available through the band by PayPal. The album will also be made available as a free download at the band's website.
Timeline: The Beginning And End Of Everything, which was recorded at Nightsky Studios and produced by Aurora Borealis vocalist/guitarist Ron Vento, marks the recording debut of drummer Mark Green. The album will consist of nine tracks and two narratives. Timeline: The Beginning And End Of Everything is described as a conceptual effort that starts from the beginning of all existence and continues through until the very end of universe and the eventual retraction and rebirth of it all.
Timeline: The Beginning And End Of Everything cover art] tracklist:
01. Our Legacy
02. Crucible Of Creation
03. Formation
04. Stygian Depths
05. A Creature Called Human (Among Other Things)
06. The Evolution After Evolution
07. The Only Space Race That Matters
08. Beyond The Oort Cloud
09. Tearing Holes In The Fabric Of Time
10. Prelude To Cessation
11. The Rebirth
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Timeline: The Beginning And End Of Everything will be released in mid-February and will only be available through the band by PayPal. The album will also be made available as a free download at the band's website.
Timeline: The Beginning And End Of Everything, which was recorded at Nightsky Studios and produced by Aurora Borealis vocalist/guitarist Ron Vento, marks the recording debut of drummer Mark Green. The album will consist of nine tracks and two narratives. Timeline: The Beginning And End Of Everything is described as a conceptual effort that starts from the beginning of all existence and continues through until the very end of universe and the eventual retraction and rebirth of it all.
Timeline: The Beginning And End Of Everything cover art] tracklist:
01. Our Legacy
02. Crucible Of Creation
03. Formation
04. Stygian Depths
05. A Creature Called Human (Among Other Things)
06. The Evolution After Evolution
07. The Only Space Race That Matters
08. Beyond The Oort Cloud
09. Tearing Holes In The Fabric Of Time
10. Prelude To Cessation
11. The Rebirth
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| Source: | auroraborealis.org |
Cloudscape - Album Teaser Online
Swedish prog metallers Cloudscape are all set to record their forthcoming album New Era during the next few months. The album is tentatively slated for a late 2011 release. A sneak preview can already be watched below.
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| Source: | cloudscape.se |
| Band profile: | Cloudscape |
Necronoclast - New Song Online
"Veil Of Flies", a brand-new track from US black metal band Necronoclast, has been made available for streaming over at MySpace.
"Veil Of Flies" comes off the band's upcoming new album Ashes, which will be released on February 22nd through Moribund Records.
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"Veil Of Flies" comes off the band's upcoming new album Ashes, which will be released on February 22nd through Moribund Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Devious - Vocalist Leaves The Band
After a long period as the frontman of Devious, singer Arnold Oudemiddendorp has decided to take a step back and quit the Dutch death metal band - again (Oudemiddendorp already left the band once between 2004 and 2008). The rest of the band respects his decision and wishes him all the best.
Devious will perform live one final time with Arnold on vocals on February 5th at the Metropool in the band's hometown Hengelo (with God Dethroned and Dictated).
Oudemiddendorp's departure will certainly not mean the end of Devious. In fact, the band is holding open auditions to find a replacement.
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Devious will perform live one final time with Arnold on vocals on February 5th at the Metropool in the band's hometown Hengelo (with God Dethroned and Dictated).
Oudemiddendorp's departure will certainly not mean the end of Devious. In fact, the band is holding open auditions to find a replacement.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Devious |
A Dream Of Poe - New Album Details, Samples Online
Portuguese gothic doom metal band A Dream Of Poe will release their debut full-length, The Mirror Of Deliverance, on February 25th through ARX Productions.
The Mirror Of Deliverance was recorded between January and December 2010. A Dream Of Poe mainman Miguel Santos added: "All instruments were recorded by me, the vocals were recorded by João Melo and lyrics written by Paulo Pacheco. In the making of this album I had help from several guest musicians, they were Nelson Félix and Paulo Bettencourt on solos and António Neves and Paulo Pacheco on additional vocals."
The track "Lady Of Shalott" is available for streaming online over at MySpace, together with 30-second clips of all other songs appearing on the album.
The Mirror Of Deliverance cover art] tracklist:
01. Neophyte
02. Os Vultos
03. Lady Of Shalott
04. Liber XLIX
05. The Lost King Of The Lyre
06. Chrysopoeia
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The Mirror Of Deliverance was recorded between January and December 2010. A Dream Of Poe mainman Miguel Santos added: "All instruments were recorded by me, the vocals were recorded by João Melo and lyrics written by Paulo Pacheco. In the making of this album I had help from several guest musicians, they were Nelson Félix and Paulo Bettencourt on solos and António Neves and Paulo Pacheco on additional vocals."
The track "Lady Of Shalott" is available for streaming online over at MySpace, together with 30-second clips of all other songs appearing on the album.
The Mirror Of Deliverance cover art] tracklist:
01. Neophyte
02. Os Vultos
03. Lady Of Shalott
04. Liber XLIX
05. The Lost King Of The Lyre
06. Chrysopoeia
41942 for the scoop!]
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Hellfest Open Air - Full Line-Up Announced
The day of the last apocalypse has finally arrived! Hellfest Open Air has announced the final batch of 50 names for the 2011 edition, set to take place June 17-19th in Clisson, France.
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The new bands are: Iggy And The Stooges - Rob Zombie - Apocalyptica - Cavalera Conspiracy - Disturbed - Alter Bridge - Kyuss Lives! - Monster Magnet - The Cult - Mr Big - U.F.O. - Cradle Of Filth - Morbid Angel - Meshuggah - Clutch - Corrosion Of Conformity - Goatsnake - Buzzov?en - Destruction - Municipal Waste - Whiplash - Maximum The Hormone - Hammerfall - Crucified Barbara - Black Rain - Suicide Silence - Hail Of Bullets - Gorguts - Morgoth - Tsjuder - Turisas - Grand Magus - Lock Up - Anal Cunt - Total Fucking Destruction - Terror - D.R.I. - US Bombs - The Dwarves - Architects - Times Of Grace - Knut - Kruger - Deez Nuts - Lyzanxia - Sup - Klone - Svart Crown - Impureza - Hangmans Chair + 2 Surprise Acts
There are only 2 surprise acts left to be announced during the following weeks to complete this year's line-up. Unfortunately Street Dogs and Satanic Warmaster were forced to cancel their appearance.
All ticket info is available here. An up to date festival billing is available over here.
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The new bands are: Iggy And The Stooges - Rob Zombie - Apocalyptica - Cavalera Conspiracy - Disturbed - Alter Bridge - Kyuss Lives! - Monster Magnet - The Cult - Mr Big - U.F.O. - Cradle Of Filth - Morbid Angel - Meshuggah - Clutch - Corrosion Of Conformity - Goatsnake - Buzzov?en - Destruction - Municipal Waste - Whiplash - Maximum The Hormone - Hammerfall - Crucified Barbara - Black Rain - Suicide Silence - Hail Of Bullets - Gorguts - Morgoth - Tsjuder - Turisas - Grand Magus - Lock Up - Anal Cunt - Total Fucking Destruction - Terror - D.R.I. - US Bombs - The Dwarves - Architects - Times Of Grace - Knut - Kruger - Deez Nuts - Lyzanxia - Sup - Klone - Svart Crown - Impureza - Hangmans Chair + 2 Surprise Acts
There are only 2 surprise acts left to be announced during the following weeks to complete this year's line-up. Unfortunately Street Dogs and Satanic Warmaster were forced to cancel their appearance.
All ticket info is available here. An up to date festival billing is available over here.
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| Source: | hellfest.fr |
| Event: | Hellfest Open Air 2011 |
All Shall Perish - New Album Almost Finished
Deathcore demigods All Shall Perish are currently nearing completion of their fourth album, and follow-up to their 2008 release Awaken The Dreamers.
Guitarist Ben Orum had the following to say about the bands new material: "Guitars, bass and drums are complete for the new All Shall Perish record. This week we wrap up vocals and then mixing begins with Zach Ohren! I have never been this excited about a release. This is going to be All Shall Perish's finest hour."
Check out the video of Ben Orum playing his 8 string Ibanez guitar along to some pre-production of the new album below.
"It is safe to say this will be one of the most aggressive, epic, groovy records we have ever written," commented the band recently about the new material.
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Guitarist Ben Orum had the following to say about the bands new material: "Guitars, bass and drums are complete for the new All Shall Perish record. This week we wrap up vocals and then mixing begins with Zach Ohren! I have never been this excited about a release. This is going to be All Shall Perish's finest hour."
Check out the video of Ben Orum playing his 8 string Ibanez guitar along to some pre-production of the new album below.
"It is safe to say this will be one of the most aggressive, epic, groovy records we have ever written," commented the band recently about the new material.
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | All Shall Perish |
Warmen - Begins Work On New Material
Warmen - the band led by Children Of Bodom keyboard player Janne Wirman - has started putting together new material for the follow-up for the band's critically acclaimed 2009's studio effort Japanese Hospitality.
The band hopes to find time to work intensively on the album in 2011 despite Children Of Bodom's hectic touring schedule. Warmen is looking to have their fifth album completed by the end of the year for an early 2012 release.
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The band hopes to find time to work intensively on the album in 2011 despite Children Of Bodom's hectic touring schedule. Warmen is looking to have their fifth album completed by the end of the year for an early 2012 release.
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| Source: | warmen.org |
| Band profile: | Warmen |
Dirty Looks - Frontman Passes Away
Henrik Ostergaard - lead singer for San Francisco-based hard-rockers Dirty Looks, and current FnA Recording Artist - passed away this morning, Thursday January 27th, 2011 at 9:18 am. The cause of death at this time is unknown and the results of an autopsy are pending.
Ostergaard, who was of Danish descent, lived in Erie, Pennsylvania. In 1985, Henrik started the band Dirty Looks. Three independent albums and an EP would soon follow, which led to Dirty Looks getting signed by Atlantic Records. Later in Henrik's career, he would be signed to Sony Records and most recently FnA Records where he released a new album, I.C.U., in 2010. Ostergaard is survived by his 2 children.
The rock world will sadly mourn the loss of this 80's hard rocker.
UPDATE
According to GoErie.com, an Erie County Coroner declared that Henrik Ostergaard died of "natural causes" while under hospice care. He was 47 years old.
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Ostergaard, who was of Danish descent, lived in Erie, Pennsylvania. In 1985, Henrik started the band Dirty Looks. Three independent albums and an EP would soon follow, which led to Dirty Looks getting signed by Atlantic Records. Later in Henrik's career, he would be signed to Sony Records and most recently FnA Records where he released a new album, I.C.U., in 2010. Ostergaard is survived by his 2 children.
The rock world will sadly mourn the loss of this 80's hard rocker.
UPDATE
According to GoErie.com, an Erie County Coroner declared that Henrik Ostergaard died of "natural causes" while under hospice care. He was 47 years old.
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| Source: | dirtylooksmusic.com |