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Kataklysm - New Album Artwork Revealed

Kataklysm have unveiled the artwork for their new album Heaven's Venom, which will be released on August 20th in Europe and August 24th in North America. Click here to check it out.

As previously announced, the follow-up to 2008's Prevail, was recorded by Kataklysm guitarist J-F Dagenais (Malevolent Creation, Misery Index) and was mixed by Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Mnemic, Dark Tranquillity).

Some tentative song titles appearing on the album include "Soul Made of Shrapnel," "Blind Savior," "Hail the Renegade" and "Push the Venom".

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Kataklysm
Posted: 15.06.2010 by BudDa | Comments (9)


Fatal Smile - Part Ways With Drummer

Swedish hard-rockers Fatal Smile are searching for a drummer in the Stockholm area that has what it takes and who's 110% dedicated to Rock'n Roll - ready to tour the world.

The band has made the following statement: "Due to Zteff's personal situation he is not able to dedicate his life to the craziness of a touring band anymore. We have spent three glorious years together, months at a time in a bus, shared thousands of miles, beers and many gallons of booze. He has never missed a beat or a gig and will be greatly missed by all in Fatal camp!

So, now we're looking for a new member of this mayhem we call our band. These are not easy boots to fill: the guy we're looking for is a hungry, ambitious and crazy hard-hitter with the attitude and presence of a Fatal Smile, who enjoys spending his time on the road, in a bar and behind the drums - our drums. The one who helps find this monster will be honored with a finder's fee: his first interview as a Fatal Smile."

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Source: fatalsmile.com
Band profile: Fatal Smile
Posted: 15.06.2010 by BudDa | Comments (1)


Thrashfest 2010 - Tour Dates Announced

Kreator proudly presents Thrashfest, THE thrash-metal-tour of the year. Partners in crime are Exodus, Death Angel and Suicidal Angels. Thrashfest will destroy Europe at the end of the year, all dates below. All information and tickets should be available at Thrashfest.eu any time soon.

26.11.2010 - DE - Stuttgart, LKA Longhorn
27.11.2010 - DE - Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle
28.11.2010 - BE - Antwerpen, Hof Ter Loo
29.11.2010 - DE - Leipzig, Hellraiser
30.11.2010 - DE - Saarbrücken, Garage
01.12.2010 - DE - Berlin, Postbahnhof
02.12.2010 - CZ - Prague, KD Vltavska
03.12.2010 - AT - Wien, Arena
04.12.2010 - DE - Lichtenfels, X-Mas Metal Festival
05.12.2010 - DE - Hamburg, Markthalle
06.12.2010 - DK - Copenhagen, Pumpehuset
07.12.2010 - NO - Oslo, Betong
08.12.2010 - SE - Stockholm, Debaser Medis
09.12.2010 - DK - Aarhus, Voxhall
10.12.2010 - DE - Hannover, Capitol
11.12.2010 - DE - Munich, Backstage
12.12.2010 - NL - Amsterdam, Melkweg
13.12.2010 - FR - Paris, Elysee Montmartre
14.12.2010 - CH - Pratteln, Z7
15.12.2010 - IT - Bologna, Estragon
16.12.2010 - SI - Ljubljana, Cvetlicarna Mediapark
17.12.2010 - DE - Gießen, Hessenhallen
18.12.2010 - NL - Eindhoven, Eindhoven Metal Meeting
19.12.2010 - DE - Cologne, Live Music Hall

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Source: kreator-terrorzone.de
Band profile: Kreator
Event: Thrashfest 2010
Posted: 14.06.2010 by Thryce | Comments (15)


Blood Stain Child - Part Ways With Drummer And Vocalist

Japanese metallers Blood Stain Child have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"Hello

As of June 2010, Sadew and Violator are resigning from the band. Sadew is leaving due to musical differences, or rather to embark on a journey towards self-realization. Violator inherited his father's business in a state of many, different feelings, so he is no longer able to continue band activities. All of you who supported Sadew and Violator until now, thank you very much.

Regarding the next album, we have already recruited and started working with a session vocalist and a drummer.

Apart from the member change, our next work, is by far superior than anything we have done until now, so please look forward to it.

Blood Stain Child are constantly evolving, making new efforts and opening up to brand new worlds, so please continue to support us from now on.

Furthermore, an announcement for the new members will soon follow, so please wait for a while.

By the members of Blood Stain Child."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Blood Stain Child
Posted: 14.06.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (2)


Five Finger Death Punch - New Video Online

"Bad Company", the new video from US metallers Five Finger Death Punch, can be viewed at this location.

"Bad Company" comes off the band's latest album, War Is The Answer, which was released on September 2009 via EMI Records.

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Source: vids.myspace.com
Band profile: Five Finger Death Punch
Posted: 14.06.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Corruption - New Video Online

"Devileiro", the new video from Polish metallers Corruption, can be viewed at this location.

"Devileiro" comes off the band's latest album, Bourbon River Bank, which was released on May 17, 2010 via Mystic Production/Indie Distribution.


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Source: youtube.com
Posted: 14.06.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Hammerfall - Entire Live Show Online

Hammerfall and Tv4 Play have uploaded a HQ live stream of Hammerfall's concert last Thursday in Stockholm. Check out the show over at this location.

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Source: hammerfall.net
Band profile: HammerFall
Posted: 13.06.2010 by Thryce | Comments (9)


Darkest Summer Night Festival - Event Cancelled

Suicidal Angels have issued the following statement on their blog:

"We regret to inform you that due to undisclosed (still) reasons, the Darkest Summer Night festival in Xalkida, Greece is canceled. We were really looking forward to this show as we enjoy playing outside Athens as much as anywhere else! We want to apologize to all our fans and friends who wanted to join us on that show and we're also sorry that we'll miss a chance to share the stage with such great Greek bands and of course Moonspell! Our next show will be as headliners on the second day of the Schoolwave festival in Athens on the 3rd of July. So we're eager to see everyone there and excited to be part of a most respected music festival."

The complete line-up of the festival was as follows: Moonspell - Suicidal Angels - Desent - Sorrowful Angels and W.E.B.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Suicidal Angels
Event: Darkest Summers Night Fest II
Posted: 13.06.2010 by BudDa | Comments (1)


Decrepit Birth - New Abum Artwork Revealed

In case you haven't heard, the new album of Decrepit Birth, Polarity, is set for release late next month. The band have unveiled the album art to their latest offering available at this location. The artwork was completed by cult artist Dan Seagrave (Morbid Angel, Entombed, Suffocation, etc.)

Guitarist Matt Sotelo explained the meaning behind the cover: "Dan's art fits the overall theme of the album perfectly. We had approached Dan with some ideas at a show of ours he attended. It was really cool to finally meet Dan in person and get the chance to explain to him some of our song themes as well as ideas for the new album cover. We could tell that he was excited to help us on this one! The cover depicts images of ancient energies and balance, which is something that is personal for us, and perfectly reflects our abstract lyrical and musical style. Dan's art is so unmistakable!"

Artist Dan Seagrave offered an even more in depth reasoning behind his artistic interpretation: "It is the vision of a transcendental nightmare. where the perception of technological power has gone beyond the will of the author. In the slumbering cohesive minds of the human race, and the absence of communicative truth between people, their social masks become their Sarcophagi. A telepathic cult is formed that fells the earth, reducing it to an atomic level. Its information trapped in mirrored shards. Through this energy, distant echos of images are glimpsed, particles reform, and a new chronozone period is born, set adrift at a dawnless epoch."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Decrepit Birth
Posted: 13.06.2010 by BudDa | Comments (2)


Hellfest - Line Up Change And Last Tickets...

Original news, posted on 03.06.2010

Once again it hasn't been easy to keep our original line up and we're sorry to announce the cancellation of three bands: 7 SECONDS, NACHTMYSTIUM and EARTH CRISIS.

7 Seconds, by reason of family issues, (see the band's official statement below) will not play in June and will be replaced by the British hardcore punk band Discharge. One legend will be replaced by another one!

Earth Crisis, which was paired on the road with 7 Seconds, will also cancel their tour and will be replaced by the glamorous 69 Chambers. The Swiss will switch their place with Tamtrum and will play on Friday at 11:05 am on the Main Stage 2. Tamtrum will play Saturday at 11:40am while Born From Pain will take the place of Earth Crisis under the Terrorizer Tent.

Finally, Nachtmystium has decided to focus on its U.S. tour and will be replaced by new "industrial-goth" sensation from Switzerland, Sybreed.

!!! WARNING !!!

Only 15 days remain before the beginning of the fest and we're nearly sold out ! 90% of the tickets have been already sold!!! You now know what you have to do if you want to attend Hellfest. Don't waste anymore time. Buy your tickets and we'll see ya in 15 days! -- The Hellfest Team

UPDATED on 05.06.2010

Also, don't forget that two line-up changes happened previously:

Overkill will not play at Hellfest, and they will be replaced by 36 Crazyfists, the famous metalcore American band which already convinced us with an excellent concert in 2006 at the first Hellfest!

Finally, Atheist has taken the decision to cancel their European tour and their performance at Hellfest for some professional reasons as you could read below. Atheist will be replaced by Sadist, the famous Italian Death Thrash Progressive metal masters who will perform at Hellfest for their first time.

Official statement from Atheist: "We are really sorry to everyone, but we regret to inform that we have to pull out of our upcoming shows in Europe to focus and finish our new album. for us to take time out to rehearse, and prepare for those shows, and take time away from our new record, just does not make any sense for the band. We apologize for this because we have never intentionally canceled anything in our career, and we cannot wait to get back over and make it up to you all. We think it makes more sense for us to get in the studio in june as opposed to playing just 4 shows of the same material that you have all seen us play already, especially at hellfest where we had one of our greatest moments as a band. We want to come with our new album and blow minds, so this is the best decision in the process of making this happen. The new material is so exciting and ferocious we cannot wait for the world to hear it. We hope you will understand and we will be back with a new set of tunes to boggle your brain. we are set to enter the studio in the very end of june and into july, so you will be hearing new Atheist as soon as possible."

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Source: hellfest.fr
Event: Hellfest Open Air 2010
Posted: 12.06.2010 by Jeff | Comments (8)


Angelus Apatrida - European Tour With Skeletonwitch, Warbringer

Spanish thrashers Angelus Apatrida are about to release Clockwork (click here for the details), which goes on sale next Tuesday 22 June. Meanwhile, the band has already confirmed the first leg of the European touin support of the album. Angelus Apatrida will be joined by Skeletonwitch and Warbringer in a tour dubbed the "European Bangover Tour".

29.08.2010 Germany Saarbrücken @ Garage
30.08.2010 Switzerland Luzern @ Barn
09.01.2010 Slovenia Ljubljana @ Orto Bar
02.09.2010 Austria Vienna @ Arena
03.09.2010 Germany @ East Club Bischofswerda
09.04.2010 Germany München @ Feierwerk
09.05.2010 Czech Rep Prague @ Exit Chemlnice
06.09.2010 Germany Berlin @ Magnet
07.09.2010 Denmark Copenhagen @ The Rock
08.09.2010 Germany Hamburg @ Hafenklang
09.09.2010 Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix
10.09.2010 Germany Essen @ Turock Fest
11.09.2010 UK Birmingham @ O2 Academy
12.09.2010 UK Colchester @ Arts Centre
13.09.2010 UK Bristol @ The Croft
14.09.2010 UK Glasgow @ Ivory Blacks
15.09.2010 UK Newcastle upon Tyne @ O2 Academy
16.09.2010 UK London @ Underworld
17.09.2010 UK Plymouth @ White Rabbit
18.09.2010 Netherlands Tilburg @ Extase, Incubate Festival

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Angelus Apatrida
Event: Warbringer + Skeletonwitch: European Bangover Tour
Posted: 12.06.2010 by BudDa | Comments (0)


Hirax - Three EP's To Be Re-Released

On June 28th (29th in North America), Season of Mist will release Californian thrashers Hirax' new delivery, entitled Noise Chaos War. Made of three thrashing EP's remastered, remixed and available on CD for the first time, this release includes a video of "Bombs of Death" filmed live in Japan last year.

Originally signed to Metal Blade in 1985, Hirax have been on the forefront of the thrash movement for over 25 years. Their music has stood the test of time and their legions of fans continue to grow.

Noise Chaos War cover art] tracklist:

Barrage Of Noise EP (2001):]
01. Murder One
02. Barrage of Noise
03. Walk With Death
04. Broken Neck
05. Jade
06. Mouth Sewn Shut
07. Beyond the Church
08. French Pearl

Chaos and Brutality EP (2007):]
09. Chaos and Brutality
10. Walk With Death (re-recorded)
11. 100,000 Strong
12. Lucifer's Infierno (reprise)

Assassins of War EP (2007):]
13. Lucifer's Infierno
14. Summon the Death Dealers
15. City of the Dead
16. Invasion
17. Assassins of War
+ Bombs of Death (live video)

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Source: season-of-mist.com
Band profile: Hirax
Posted: 12.06.2010 by Thryce | Comments (4)


Witchery - Another New Song Online

Witchery are proud to present another new track of the upcoming album Witchkrieg that will be released by Century Media Records on June 21st in Europe and June 29th in North America. "From Dead To Worse" featuring a guest-solo from Andy LaRoque of King Diamond fame can be heard on the band's MySpace page.

Guitarist Jensen: "Andy was an old friend of the band since he recorded the Witchburner EP (back in 1999). I think all musicians would at some point like to play with other musicians that they respect. Like with jazz, the constellations of musicians are always changing, but with metal its a lot more rigid. Having people do guest-solos is the closest way of collaborating in metal."

Other guest guitarists on the album are Gary Holt & Lee Altus (Exodus), Hank Shermann (Mercyful Fate), Jim Durkin (Dark Angel) and Kerry King(Slayer.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Witchery
Posted: 12.06.2010 by BudDa | Comments (0)


Exodus - Concert Live Stream Tonight

Tonight, Stickam.com will be streaming Exodus' Exhibit B: The Human Condition release show live from the The Key Club in Hollywood, CA. Tune in at 10:30pm PST to catch the live stream.

For those in later time zones who can't stay awake to view the live stream, captured footage from the show will be available later at this location.

Exodus is playing the following three record release shows in California in support of Exhibit B: The Human Condition before heading to Europe to play the festival circuit:

Thursday, June 10th - Chico, CA @ The Senator Theater (with Lääz Rockit, Anvil Chorus + 2 local openers)
Friday, June 11th - Los Angeles @ Key Club (with Heathen, Bonded By Blood + 2 local openers)
Saturday, June 12th - San Francisco @ Slim's (with Heathen, Anvil Chorus, and Passive Aggressive)

Next to a North American tour with Malevolent Creation later this year (tour dates here), Exodus recently announced they will help kick off Ozzfest 2010 with a one-off appearance on the 2nd Stage at San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA on Saturday, August 14th.

Just today, Exodus also announced a string of live dates on Australian soil. This will mark the band's first headlining tour in these parts of the globe. Tickets go on sale next Thursday. The dates are:

October 1st - The Kings Arms, Auckland
October 2nd - The Manning Bar, Sydney
October 3rd - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
October 4th - The HiFi Bar, Brisbane
October 5th - Amplifier Bar, Perth

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Source: stickam.com
Band profile: Exodus
Event: Exodus
Posted: 11.06.2010 by Thryce | Comments (12)


Doro - Signs With Nuclear Blast

Nuclear Blast is proud to announce the signing of German metal queen Doro Pesch.

The first mutual release will be the 2DVD/CD set 25 Years In Rock featuring the entire 25 years anniversary concert including guest performances in front of about 10.000 enthusiastic Fans in Dusseldorf as well as a China special, outtakes Doro's 2500th(!) gig and a whole lot more. The release is planned for November 2010 - more details to be unveiled soon!

Commented Doro: "I am absolutely happy to be a part of Nuclear Blast now and I am looking forward to step the pedal to the metal together!!"

Commented Nuclear Blast founder, owner & CEO Markus Staiger: "We're so proud to welcome the greatest, most important and most influential German rock singer Doro Pesch to the Nuclear Blast Family! Doro has influenced our musical universe like no other! Back in the 80s she already made history with Warlock and ever since she's been defending her undisputed title as the #1! Her striking solo career ist a victorious march and her live performance still fascinates! In addition, Doro is such a fantastic, tender and gracious person who lives for her fans which had impressed us ever since! We are looking forward to the upcoming DVD 25 Years In Rock and the following studio albums!"

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Doro
Posted: 11.06.2010 by BudDa | Comments (4)