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Myrath - Working On New Album

Tunisian progressive metallers Myrath are in the pre-production stages of yet another new as-yet-untitled album. The band's latest output Desert Call was released just at the beginning of this year. The band wrote:

"We are pleased to announce that our producer Kevin Codfert is in Tunis since Tuesday July 27th 2010 to work on the pre-production of Myrath's new album. The actual recording of this new album is anticipated to next November and the release date to first quarter 2011. Please stay tuned for further updates."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Myrath
Posted: 29.07.2010 by BudDa | Comments (2)


Revolution Renaissance - Has Come To An End

Revolution Renaissance mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following statement regarding the ultimate fate of the band:

"Due to my private problems, the lack of interest in Revolution Renaissance shows by the promoters, and the current situation in the music industry that affects to everything including the production budgets, it has become impossible to continue the band.

We have tried to book shows in these last three years, but we haven't been able to do so. A rock band cannot exist without direct contact to its fans. Therefore, I have no other choice but to make the decision to stop the band and its activities due to the above mentioned reasons.

The third and final album of the band, Trinity, will be released at the end of September.

From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank all the fans of my music throughout the years. It's been a great journey."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Revolution Renaissance
Posted: 29.07.2010 by flamesoficarus | Comments (20)


Ex Dementia - Recruited New Lead Guitarist

US Death metal band Ex Dementia recently added Matt Peterson as the new lead guitarist to their ranks. In a rather amusing statement the band comments:

"All of us in Ex Dementia are proud to announce and welcome a new asshole to EXD... Matt Peterson! Matt is a long-time friend, and an even better lover. Who is Matt? And what will be left of him? Well, he's our new lead guitarist. And what will be left of him? Fuck you, don't take it so literal. It's a movie reference, dick. So we would like you to give him a warm welcome the way every Ex Dementia fan has... By getting drunk at our shows and yelling "YOU SUCK!" from the back of the bar."

The band's latest effort, The Red Mass, was released last October. Get yourself familiar with Ex Dementia on MySpace.

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Source: myspace.com
Posted: 28.07.2010 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Maniac Butcher - Releasing New Album

Czech black metal band Maniac Butcher are back after a 10 year hiatus with their 7th full length album Masakr. Ruthless and savage black metal that spits at the cross!

Masakr contains six new tracks of orthodox black metal. Raw and heavy guitars pound out riff after riff of furious evil energized by aggressive drumming and completed with a violent wave of harsh distorted dirty vocals that tell the epic tale of Maniac Butcher. The overall sound on Masakr is monstrous. This album is by far the most professionally produced Maniac Butcher album to date yet still captures the raw and underground feeling of previous albums.

The album will be released through Negative Existence. All info and samples are available at this location.

Masakr cover art] tracklist:

01. Ten Cruel Winters...
02. Riding Through The Darkest Woods...
03. Fatal Decision...
04. Unholy Confessional Blasphemy...
05. Bloody Massacre...
06. An Awful End...

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Source: negative-existence.com
Posted: 28.07.2010 by Thryce | Comments (7)


By The Patient - Have Three New Tracks Online

Danish death metal band By The Patient (who'll play on Wacken Open Air next week), have uploaded three tracks from the upcoming debut album Servants.

The three tracks are "Blood of Martyrs Shall Cover the Earth", "Constituted in Bloodshed" and "Engulfed in Prosthetic Prophecies". You can listen to the tracks on the band's MySpace.

The album was produced and mixed by Steffen Sørensen and mastered by Jacob Bredahl (The Kandidate, ex-Hatesphere) who also produced the vocals. The cover artwork was made by Toshihiro Egawa who has also done artwork for acts like Annotations Of An Autopsy, Trigger The Bloodshed and Ingested.

The album Servants will be out in September.

Servants cover art] tracklist:

01. Aberration of the Hopeless
02. Dehumanized
03. Blood of Martyrs Shall Cover the Earth
04. Manifesting the Cleansing
05. Constituted in Bloodshed
06. Deciphered
07. Altars of Infection
08. Engulfed in Prosthetic Prophecies
09. Luke 18: 15-17

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Source: myspace.com
Posted: 28.07.2010 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Riverside - Frontman Releases Another Solo Album

Riverside vocalist/bassist Mariusz Duda is just about to finish recording the material for his second album Lunatic Soul II. Everthing, for the first time is being done in the Serakos studio in Warsaw and is supervised by Robert Srzednicki and Magda Srzednicka. At the moment the work is focused on the vocal parts; and the mixing and mastering of the material is due in August.

Lunatic Soul's White Album is a continuation of the debut. It is the second part of the diptych about the journey through the land of the dead. "White" ? because this album's cover is... the negative image of the first one.

"There is a little fear that the listeners, seeing a white cover with the characteristic sign and logo 'lunatic soul' but without any '2' or 'II,' will think that it is a kind of re-release of the first album," says the author of Lunatic Soul. "That's why I'd like to highlight that it's going to be entirely new material, and the cover looks as it looks because since the beginning it was supposed to be a black and white diptych. Lunatic Soul is simply a double album divided into two single ones by the period of two years' anticipation. And now there comes the time for its second and last part."

Mariusz Duda added: "It's still a story about the journey through the afterworld, and more specifically about a journey through a certain place that exists somewhere in-between. White doesn't refer here to a literal return to life. The protagonist will still remain on the other side. White doesn't mean that instead of dark sounds we'll hear happy songs and nightingales singing, either. It will still be very characteristic, trans-like, and (as I like to call it) oriental-alternative musical journey. In many places maybe even a little more oriental and maybe more unsetting. For instance, in one of the songs the protagonist will find himself surrounded by four white naked walls, dressed in... a straitjacket. Of course I wanted to create a lot of "light" sounds, a certain kind of lightness, on this album. And I admit that in many moments?with the help of Robert and Magda?I've accomplished exactly what I was dreaming of. It will surely still be a blend of everything I like, from Dead Can Dance, Peter Gabriel from IV or Passion , through films and books about ghosts, up to my favourite Silent Hill, yet I can already hear that the second album, despite the continuation, will sound differently. I hope, though, that the sounds on it will not leave the majority of the lunatic souls indifferent.".

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Riverside
Posted: 28.07.2010 by BudDa | Comments (9)


Hail Of Bullets - Finish Recording Second Album

Dutch Death metal masters Hail Of Bullets have finished the recordings for their long-anticipated second longplayer to be released October 8/11 via Metal Blade Records in Europe and on October 12 in North America.

Comments drummer Ed Warby: "I don't think I've ever worked this hard on anything in my entire life, but it sure has paid off! Although Of Frost And War is a tough act to follow, my ringing ears tell me we've succeeded in besting it on every level: songs, playing, production... at the moment Dan Swanö is putting the final touches on a mix that could squash a tank, and then it's off to the pressing plant! All the main ingredients of our blood 'n' guts style death metal have remained intact and I honestly can't imagine anyone that liked our previous work is going to be the least bit disappointed, on the contrary!"

The yet untitled album was produced by Ed Warby and like before the monstrous mix was in the capable hands of Mr Dan Swanö.

Hail Of Bullets nailed down 11 songs plus intro.

The limited edition of the CD will be released as a Digibook including a bonus-dvd. More details on this and the stunning new album will be posted soon!

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Hail Of Bullets
Posted: 28.07.2010 by BudDa | Comments (8)


Tokyo Blade - Post A Message About Their Reunion

British heavy metal band Tokio Blade have posted the following video and message about their return to the scene:

Warmest Hello to all Tokyo Blade Fans and supporters.

We are officially announcing . . .
~TOKYO BLADE'S RETURN~

Tokyo Blade is well known in all of Europe since their formation in 1981, and are rapidly building popularity in the United States.

Tokyo Blade is preparing to make their 11th album with legendary metal record producer, Chris Tsangerides. The album will be released this year 2010 with 4 of the original Tokyo Blade members . . .

Andy Boulton (guitar, founder and band leader),
John Wiggins (guitar)
Andy Wrighton (bass),
Steve Pierce (drums)
and ANNOUNCING THE NEW VOICE OF TOKYO BLADE . . . .
Nicolaj Ruhnow (from Domain and Nick Hellfort)

ARE YOU READY FOR THE HEAVY METAL EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR?!
WITH THE POWERFUL VOCAL ENERGY BEHIND NICK RUHNOW AND THE POWERFUL ENERGY BEHIND THE BOYS OF TOKYO BLADE, THERE'S NO STOPPING THEM!
ARE YOU READY TO RIDE THE HEAVY METAL HIGHWAY THAT'LL ROCK YOUR WORLD?!!

To further improve this experience for the new Album, we have legendary producer "The DARK LORD" himself, Chris Tsangarides!
Chris Tsangarides, as you know, is a British Grammy nominated record producer who is known for his work with many heavy metal bands, including Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Anvil, DIO, Thin Lizzy, Helloween and many many more.

With the Management Team of Lozen Brown Bear and Joe "Bear" DeVito, there are no stones unturned... ALL FOR YOU !!!!!

This new Album has been long in waiting, the fans waiting to exhale in anticipation.
A new Album, music videos and promotions galore!

STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATES! UNTIL THEN STAY HEAVY! STAY METAL!

Whew, they sure do seem excited...

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Source: Joe "Bear" DeVito
Band profile: Tokyo Blade
Posted: 27.07.2010 by jupitreas | Comments (2)


Atargatis - Seek Guitarist And Bassist

German metallers Atargatis have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"We are now looking for a creative guitarist and bassist with background vocals, who is dedicated, has got semi-professional ambitions, who can identify with our music and is willing to focus on Atargatis and our music.

If you are interested and feel that this applies to you, don't hesitate to send us your application (preferably including a photograph, information about your musical background and audio samples): band atargatis de.

We are looking forward to your response!"

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Atargatis
Posted: 27.07.2010 by Dominus | Comments (0)


Varg - New Album Title Revealed

German metallers Varg have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"The bloodthirsty Viking metallers Varg announce the title of their new upcoming album Wolfskult", which will be hitting stores in early 2011 via Noise Art Records.

In the same breath vocalist Freki and bassist Managarm pronounce a very special event for fans of the wolfshorde:

"We invite all fans and supporters of the Wolfskult to a prelistening at our place. On Saturday 11th september we will all meet at 96450 Coburg, Germany, to listen to the album and rate it in detail.After that we will check out our rehearsal room, have some good old german beers and do some pub crawling in the evening. With the scream "Wir sind die Wölfe" ("We Are The wolves"), which we will record all together in a small recording studio in Coburg you will become a part of the same-named song on the new album. Which choir could be better for this refrain than true fans? Right, none! Therefore we're really looking forward to this day with you guys! Subscribe fastly, places are limited!"

Fans who are willing to take part in this event and listen to Wolfskult half a year before any others please send an email including your name, a photo and a short introduction about yourself and why you want to take part in this event to: wolfskult gmx de."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Posted: 27.07.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Volbeat - New Album Cover Art And Tracklist Revealed

Danish hard rockers Volbeat have issued the following update on their official website:

"It's been a long process, but damn well worth it. The artwork for Beyond Hell/Above Heaven is done and we're absolutely very proud of it.

Get a first taste as we present the front & back cover to you, along with the tracklist!

Next week you can view the artwork process in the making when we upload exclusive footage of this artistic process when illustrator Karsten Wrysand and Michael unfold the Graphic universe of Beyond Hell/Above Heaven."

Beyond Hell/Above Heaven will be released in Germany on September 10 and in most parts of Europe on September 13 via Vertigo/Universal. The album was once again recorded at Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen.

Beyond Hell/Above Heaven cover art] tracklist:

01. The Mirror And The Ripper
02. Heaven Nor Hell
03. Who They Are
04. Fallen
05. A Better Believer
06. 7 Shots
07. A New Day
08. 16 Dollars
09. A Warrior's Call
10. Magic Zone
11. Evelyn
12. Being 1
13. Thanks

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Source: volbeat.dk
Band profile: Volbeat
Posted: 27.07.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Marduk - Costa Rica's Catholic Church Asks For Respect

Costa Rica's Catholic church is calling for respect from the Swedish black metal band Marduk, who will be making an appearance in Costa Rica later this week on the Baphomet Fest.

Marduk has been strongly criticized by religious groups for its anti-Christian lyrics and even branding the band as "satanic."

Mario Segura, Catholic priest and spokesperson for the Curia Metropolitana, said "they should have more respect because they are sacred things", referring to the band's use of religious articles, like an inverted cross in its album cover art.

Segura said he considers that this type of music and message cannot encourage any good in Costa Rica's youth.

Marduk will be in Costa Rica on Thursday July 29 at the Pepper Disco Club (formerly The City). The band last made an appearance in Costa Rica in 2003.

EM3 Producciones, promoter of the event, said the Thursday show is for those 18 years of age and over and that the band will not be performing any type of ritual on stage, just perform its music.

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Source: insidecostarica.com
Band profile: Marduk
Event: Baphomet Fest 4
Posted: 27.07.2010 by Thryce | Comments (38)


Corrosion Of Conformity - First Live Shows In Two Decades

Reunited Animosity line-up Corrosion Of Conformity have added three new October dates to their previously announced tour dates.

With the twenty-fifth anniversary of the classic Animosity album approaching, the original incarnation of Corrosion of Conformity (Woody Weatherman, Mike Dean and Reed Mullin) will play their first live shows in over twenty years with the tour kick-off this week in Asheville, NC. The band will be performing songs from Animosity, Technocracy and some new stuff.

The reunited trio announced earlier this month that they have recorded a new seven-inch single, Your Tomorrow (Parts 1 and 2), which will be available at all upcoming tour dates and via Southern Lord's website.

Righteous Fool, featuring Mike Dean and Reed Mullin, will open all dates with other openers including Zoroaster (Asheville), Eagle Twin (Aug. 8-10), Black Breath (Aug. 8-10), Black Tusk (Raleigh), U.S. Christmas (both N.C. dates), Iron Age (Austin) and very special guests for the October dates to be announced.

07/30/10 - Asheville, NC @ Stella Blue
07/31/10 - Raleigh NC @ The Pour House
08/08/10 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Power of the Riff Festival
08/10/10 - San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
08/12/10 - Seattle, WA @ Neumo's
08/13/10 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
08/14/10 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
10/07/10 - Sayerville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
10/08/10 - Chicago, IL @ Riot Fest
10/10/10 - New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom

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Source: coc.com
Band profile: Corrosion Of Conformity
Posted: 27.07.2010 by Thryce | Comments (8)


Within Temptation - European Headlining Tour Dates

Within Temptation has announced a headlining tour for February 2011 in the following update:

"We are very excited to make this announcement. As you know, we have been very busy working on our new album in the past year. It isn't finished yet, but we're getting there! We currently have the album scheduled for the beginning of 2011 and of course we will be touring soon after the album release! We're returning to the European stages in February and March for the first part of the tour and head straight into the festival season after that.

We will be sending special links out to our fan club members starting Wednesday July 28th, so they will be able to take part in an exclusive pre-sale for fan club members only. Check here to see the details on Wednesday. General presale will start on Friday July 30th unless otherwise mentioned on our tour page. Check back for all the exact pre-sale links. There will be Twitter-tags for all the shows. If you mention them in your Twitter-messages, you will be able to see who else is going to the same show as you and communicate with them! Here are the dates of the first part of the tour, we hope to see you there!"

25-02-2011 - Heerhugowaard (NL), De Waerdse Tempel
27-02-2011 - Tilburg (NL), 013
28-02-2011 - Amsterdam (NL), Paradiso
06-03-2011 - Groningen (NL), Oosterpoort
09-03-2011 - Stockholm (S), Annexet
10-03-2011 - Oslo (N), Sentrum Scene
11-03-2011 - Copenhagen (DK), Vega
13-03-2011 - Hamburg (D), Docks
14-03-2011 - Berlin (D), Columbiahalle
15-03-2011 - Warsaw (PL), Stodola
17-03-2011 - Dresden (D), Schlachthof
18-03-2011 - Vienna (A), Arena
20-03-2011 - Munich (D), Tonhalle
21-03-2011 - Zürich (CH), Volkshaus
22-03-2011 - Milan (I), Alcatraz
24-03-2011 - Barcelona (E), Razzmatazz
25-03-2011 - Madrid (E), La Riviera
27-03-2011 - Paris (F), Le Bataclan
28-03-2011 - Cologne (D), E-Werk
30-03-2011 - London (GB), Shepherd's Bush Empire
31-03-2011 - Brussels (B), Ancienne Belgique
01-04-2011 - Esch/Alzette (L), Rockhal
02-04-2011 - Kerkrade (NL), Rodahal

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Source: en.within-temptation.com
Band profile: Within Temptation
Event: Within Temptation: European Tour [Rescheduled]
Posted: 27.07.2010 by Abattoir | Comments (9)


Paradox - Cancel All Live Activities

In a rather short update on the band's MySpace blog, Paradox main man Charly Steinhauer has issued the following message:

"Paradox be forced to cancel all live activities in the future. I´m still writing new material to release one more record for my loyal fans in 2011 via AFM-Records."

The band was set to appear on the following festivals: ProgPower USA XI, Metal Assault Festival and Eindhoven Metal Meeting.

More news on Paradox and the new album as we get it.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Paradox
Posted: 27.07.2010 by BudDa | Comments (3)