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Wacken - Vote For Unknown Band To Play At Wacken
Some news from the Wacken camp:
For the very first time in history of Wacken Open Air the W:OA: Metal Masters will be launched.
The Masters is a video-online voting for metal bands, the prize is a live-slot on the 21. Wacken Open Air in August.
Bands can upload a video on wackentube.com, all users will decide which video is the best during the time of 04/20/2010 to 06/30/2010.
The winning-band will have the once in a lifetime chance to play in front of a huge metal-audience at the Wacken Open Air.
Further informations regarding Metal Masters can be found at http://www.wackentube.com.
So go ahead and go to http://www.wackentube.com and vote, perhaps some good but unknown band might get a good chance for promotion...
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For the very first time in history of Wacken Open Air the W:OA: Metal Masters will be launched.
The Masters is a video-online voting for metal bands, the prize is a live-slot on the 21. Wacken Open Air in August.
Bands can upload a video on wackentube.com, all users will decide which video is the best during the time of 04/20/2010 to 06/30/2010.
The winning-band will have the once in a lifetime chance to play in front of a huge metal-audience at the Wacken Open Air.
Further informations regarding Metal Masters can be found at http://www.wackentube.com.
So go ahead and go to http://www.wackentube.com and vote, perhaps some good but unknown band might get a good chance for promotion...
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| Event: | Wacken Open Air 2010 |
1349 - Entire New Album Streaming Online
Demonoir, the forthcoming album from Norwegian metallers 1349, is available for streaming online in its entirety at this location.
Demonoir is scheduled for release on April 26 in Europe via Indie Recordings and one day later in North America through Prosthetic Records.
Demonoir cover art] tracklist:
01. Tunnel Of Set - I
02. Atomic Chapel
03. Tunnel II
04. When I Was Flesh
05. Tunnel III
06. Psalm 7:77
07. Tunnel IV
08. Pandemonium War Bells
09. Tunnel V
10. The Devil Of The Deserts
11. Tunnel VI
12. Demonoir
13. Tunnel VII
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Demonoir is scheduled for release on April 26 in Europe via Indie Recordings and one day later in North America through Prosthetic Records.
Demonoir cover art] tracklist:
01. Tunnel Of Set - I
02. Atomic Chapel
03. Tunnel II
04. When I Was Flesh
05. Tunnel III
06. Psalm 7:77
07. Tunnel IV
08. Pandemonium War Bells
09. Tunnel V
10. The Devil Of The Deserts
11. Tunnel VI
12. Demonoir
13. Tunnel VII
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| Source: | stereogum.com |
| Band profile: | 1349 |
Soilwork - New Album Details
Original news, posted on 23.01.2010
Swedish modern melodic metallers Soilwork have just finished wrapping up the writing process of their new album titled, The Panic Broadcast. The recording will mark the much anticipated return of founding guitarist Peter Wichers. Vocalist Bjorn "Speed" Strid sent the following update:
"After a long but intense absence, I'm back giving you a little report on what's going on in the Soilwork camp. We have just wrapped up the last songs on the new record and I have a constant smile on my face. The title of the new album will be, The Panic Broadcast. I'm so stoked to record this new album and I feel it's gonna be quite a challenge for everybody in the band.
So how's it sounding? Here's my personal take: I feel it's bigger than life to use an old cliché, but seriously, if any of you for some reason have missed some of that intricate riffing that made Soilwork unique, then you won't be dissapointed. I feel this record is very playful and we're not cutting down on anything, no "is this too much information" -consideration, no "less is more," just pure musical joy with no boundaries, THAT to me is what it's all about. Obviously there's gonna be some surprises like always but giving every member of this band the freedom to go apeshit, will make this record a heavy and naturally catchy one.
More solos? - Check. Insane riffing? - Check. Melodic vocals? - Check. Screamy vocals? - Check. Progressive keyboards? - Check. Best metal drummer in the world? - Check. Flink dance while recording his bass tracks, like they were nothing? - Check.
Drums will be recorded in Asheville, NC starting this Saturday. Keep your eyes open for an online studio and video reports, join us and watch every step of the new album taking form. The Panic Broadcast is upon us."
UPDATE
Swedish metallers Soilwork have revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming album, The Panic Broadcast, due out on June 25 in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records.
Björn "Speed" Strid commented: "With the artwork for this album we wanted to capture the illusion of the mind, misconceptions and the state of panic. Bartosz Nalezinski has made a perfect job realizing this idea. The cover symbolizes the emperor of the illusion with two servants to assist the misconception. The background illustrates the abstract chaos that slowly takes over. Inside the booklet you can follow the psychological journey that brings you The Panic Broadcast."
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Swedish modern melodic metallers Soilwork have just finished wrapping up the writing process of their new album titled, The Panic Broadcast. The recording will mark the much anticipated return of founding guitarist Peter Wichers. Vocalist Bjorn "Speed" Strid sent the following update:
"After a long but intense absence, I'm back giving you a little report on what's going on in the Soilwork camp. We have just wrapped up the last songs on the new record and I have a constant smile on my face. The title of the new album will be, The Panic Broadcast. I'm so stoked to record this new album and I feel it's gonna be quite a challenge for everybody in the band.
So how's it sounding? Here's my personal take: I feel it's bigger than life to use an old cliché, but seriously, if any of you for some reason have missed some of that intricate riffing that made Soilwork unique, then you won't be dissapointed. I feel this record is very playful and we're not cutting down on anything, no "is this too much information" -consideration, no "less is more," just pure musical joy with no boundaries, THAT to me is what it's all about. Obviously there's gonna be some surprises like always but giving every member of this band the freedom to go apeshit, will make this record a heavy and naturally catchy one.
More solos? - Check. Insane riffing? - Check. Melodic vocals? - Check. Screamy vocals? - Check. Progressive keyboards? - Check. Best metal drummer in the world? - Check. Flink dance while recording his bass tracks, like they were nothing? - Check.
Drums will be recorded in Asheville, NC starting this Saturday. Keep your eyes open for an online studio and video reports, join us and watch every step of the new album taking form. The Panic Broadcast is upon us."
UPDATE
Swedish metallers Soilwork have revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming album, The Panic Broadcast, due out on June 25 in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records.
Björn "Speed" Strid commented: "With the artwork for this album we wanted to capture the illusion of the mind, misconceptions and the state of panic. Bartosz Nalezinski has made a perfect job realizing this idea. The cover symbolizes the emperor of the illusion with two servants to assist the misconception. The background illustrates the abstract chaos that slowly takes over. Inside the booklet you can follow the psychological journey that brings you The Panic Broadcast."
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Soilwork |
Black Sun Aeon - Two New Videos Online
Original news, posted on 11.04.2010
Black Sun Aeon have released a video for the song "Frozen". "Frozen" comes off the band's latest effort titled Routa which came out last week. More Routa album details are available here.
UPDATE (thanks to BudDa)
"A Song For My Funeral", the video from Finnish metallers Black Sun Aeon, can be viewed at this location.
"A Song For My Funeral" comes off the band's first album, Darkness Walks Beside Me, which was released in March 2009 via Cyclone Empire.
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Black Sun Aeon have released a video for the song "Frozen". "Frozen" comes off the band's latest effort titled Routa which came out last week. More Routa album details are available here.
UPDATE (thanks to BudDa)
"A Song For My Funeral", the video from Finnish metallers Black Sun Aeon, can be viewed at this location.
"A Song For My Funeral" comes off the band's first album, Darkness Walks Beside Me, which was released in March 2009 via Cyclone Empire.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Black Sun Aeon |
Corpus Mortale - Band Update
Danish metallers Corpus Mortale have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"We've been laying a bit low in April due to a few members being on tour with another band (The Cleansing) so rehearsals and all has been limited. The song writing is progressing never the less so the new album will soon be completed as planned. We're also currently looking at possible studios for the recordings so we might be able to confirm something in the near future.
Show wise there's lots of interesting stuff coming up. We're on the brink of getting a lot of shows confirmed so expect a bunch of tour dates in the next up-date. So far we're confirmed on two festivals, those being:
Kill-Town DeathFest (Copenhagen, Denmark) in September & Gothenburg DeathFest (Gothenburg, Sweden) in November... Both festivals have a shit-load of cool underground bands booked from all over the world so if you live near these cities make sure not to miss these events.
That was all for now... more info on tours will follow in May."
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"We've been laying a bit low in April due to a few members being on tour with another band (The Cleansing) so rehearsals and all has been limited. The song writing is progressing never the less so the new album will soon be completed as planned. We're also currently looking at possible studios for the recordings so we might be able to confirm something in the near future.
Show wise there's lots of interesting stuff coming up. We're on the brink of getting a lot of shows confirmed so expect a bunch of tour dates in the next up-date. So far we're confirmed on two festivals, those being:
Kill-Town DeathFest (Copenhagen, Denmark) in September & Gothenburg DeathFest (Gothenburg, Sweden) in November... Both festivals have a shit-load of cool underground bands booked from all over the world so if you live near these cities make sure not to miss these events.
That was all for now... more info on tours will follow in May."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Corpus Mortale |
Mael Mórdha - New Album In May, Audio Samples Online
Irish metallers Mael Mórdha will release their new album, Manannán, on May 14 via Grau Records.
Audio samples from the new album can now be heard at this location.
Manannán tracklist:
01. Through The Lungs Of The Dead
02. The Summoning
03. The Doom Of The Races Of Éire
04. Our Ancestors Dwell Here
05. Manannán
06. A Nation In Ruins
07. The Gaelic Twilight
08. Back To Éire
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Audio samples from the new album can now be heard at this location.
Manannán tracklist:
01. Through The Lungs Of The Dead
02. The Summoning
03. The Doom Of The Races Of Éire
04. Our Ancestors Dwell Here
05. Manannán
06. A Nation In Ruins
07. The Gaelic Twilight
08. Back To Éire
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Mael Mórdha |
Bullet For My Valentine - Entire New Album Streaming Online
Fever, the forthcoming album from UK metallers Bullet For My Valentine, is available for streaming online in its entirety at the band's MySpace page.
Fever is scheduled for release on April 26 in Europe (on April 27 in the US) via Jive Records.
Fever cover art] tracklist
01. Your Betrayal
02. Fever
03. The Last Fight
04. A Place Where You Belong
05. Pleasure and Pain
06. Alone
07. Breaking Out Breaking Down
08. Bittersweet Memories
09. Dignity
10. Begging For Mercy
11. Pretty On The Outside
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Fever is scheduled for release on April 26 in Europe (on April 27 in the US) via Jive Records.
Fever cover art] tracklist
01. Your Betrayal
02. Fever
03. The Last Fight
04. A Place Where You Belong
05. Pleasure and Pain
06. Alone
07. Breaking Out Breaking Down
08. Bittersweet Memories
09. Dignity
10. Begging For Mercy
11. Pretty On The Outside
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Bullet For My Valentine |
MyGrain - Enter The Studio In June
Finnish metallers MyGrain have issued the following update on their official website:
"MyGrain will start the recordings of the third album in the beginning of June. The recordings kick off with drums, in a marine environment at Seawolf Studios, Helsinki and continue in various places during the summer. The album will be produced by Janne Joutsenniemi (Suburban Tribe, Stone) and released by Spinefarm Records. The planned release date will be in the beginning of 2011.
We try to put a studioblog of the recording on our webpage, where you can check out how the process goes on..."
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"MyGrain will start the recordings of the third album in the beginning of June. The recordings kick off with drums, in a marine environment at Seawolf Studios, Helsinki and continue in various places during the summer. The album will be produced by Janne Joutsenniemi (Suburban Tribe, Stone) and released by Spinefarm Records. The planned release date will be in the beginning of 2011.
We try to put a studioblog of the recording on our webpage, where you can check out how the process goes on..."
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| Source: | mygrain1.com |
| Band profile: | MyGrain |
Dew-Scented - New Song Online
"Arise From Decay", a new song from German metallers Dew-Scented, is available for streaming at the band's MySpace page.
"Arise From Decay" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Invocation, which is scheduled for release on May 24 in Europe via Metal Blade Records and on May 25 in North America through Prosthetic Records.
Invocation cover art] tracklist:
01. Downfall
02. Arise From Decay
03. The Invocation
04. Have No Mercy On Us
05. Artificial Life
06. Condemnation
07. Totem
08. Torn To Shreds
09. Revel In Contempt
10. A Critical Mass
11. Global Hysteria
12. Slaves Of Consent
13. On The Brink
14. Thrashard D.R.I. cover]
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"Arise From Decay" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Invocation, which is scheduled for release on May 24 in Europe via Metal Blade Records and on May 25 in North America through Prosthetic Records.
Invocation cover art] tracklist:
01. Downfall
02. Arise From Decay
03. The Invocation
04. Have No Mercy On Us
05. Artificial Life
06. Condemnation
07. Totem
08. Torn To Shreds
09. Revel In Contempt
10. A Critical Mass
11. Global Hysteria
12. Slaves Of Consent
13. On The Brink
14. Thrashard D.R.I. cover]
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Dew-Scented |
Bloodbound - Part Ways With Singer, Replacement Announced
Swedish metallers Bloodbound have issued the following update on their official website:
"Bloodbound has decided to part ways with lead vocalist Urban Breed. Due to musical and personal differances the band has decided to move on with a new lead vocalist. We wish Urban the best of luck in the future and thank him for his time in the band.
Bloodbound's new lead singer is 27 year old Patrik "Pata" Johansson (Dawn Of Silence) from Finspång, Sweden! Patrik has been a good friend to the band for a while, and with a great voice sounding like a mix between Bruce Dickinson and Tobias Sammet he will fit perfectly into the band.
We want to give him a warm welcome, and we're looking forward to work with him.
Here is a short sample of his earlier work."
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"Bloodbound has decided to part ways with lead vocalist Urban Breed. Due to musical and personal differances the band has decided to move on with a new lead vocalist. We wish Urban the best of luck in the future and thank him for his time in the band.
Bloodbound's new lead singer is 27 year old Patrik "Pata" Johansson (Dawn Of Silence) from Finspång, Sweden! Patrik has been a good friend to the band for a while, and with a great voice sounding like a mix between Bruce Dickinson and Tobias Sammet he will fit perfectly into the band.
We want to give him a warm welcome, and we're looking forward to work with him.
Here is a short sample of his earlier work."
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| Source: | bloodbound.se |
| Band profile: | Bloodbound |
Neuraxis - Enter The Studio In June
Montreal-based death metallers Neuraxis will enter Wildsound Studio on June 3 with producer Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Last Felony, The Agonist) to begin recording their sixth album for a fall release through Prosthetic Records.
Commented vocalist Alex Leblanc: "Chris is an excellent producer. He's been a friend of mine for years, played in some bands with him and already worked with him in the studio on some other projects. He's also the most easy going guy around. Working with him is going to be a blast for sure.
We are almost done with the writing process for the new album; maybe one or two more songs to go.
It's going to be a powerful album. Dark, vicious, catchy, technical, melodic; everything you can expect from a Neuraxis album with some unexpected twists.
We have two more shows this weekend, then we will rehearse the new songs for a month, putting the final touches and get ready to shred in the studio.
"It's going to be a blast... We can't wait to play the new songs on the road for you guys."
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Commented vocalist Alex Leblanc: "Chris is an excellent producer. He's been a friend of mine for years, played in some bands with him and already worked with him in the studio on some other projects. He's also the most easy going guy around. Working with him is going to be a blast for sure.
We are almost done with the writing process for the new album; maybe one or two more songs to go.
It's going to be a powerful album. Dark, vicious, catchy, technical, melodic; everything you can expect from a Neuraxis album with some unexpected twists.
We have two more shows this weekend, then we will rehearse the new songs for a month, putting the final touches and get ready to shred in the studio.
"It's going to be a blast... We can't wait to play the new songs on the road for you guys."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Neuraxis |
Sabaton - Two New Songs Online
Original news, posted on 24.03.2010
"Coat Of Arms", the title track of the forthcoming album from Swedish metallers Sabaton, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
Coat Of Arms will be released in Europe on May 21 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Coat Of Arms cover art] tracklist:
01. Coat Of Arms
02. Midway
03. Uprising
04. Screaming Eagles
05. The Final Solution
06. Aces In Exile
07. Saboteurs
08. Wehrmacht
09. White Death
10. Metal Ripper
UPDATE
Another new Sabaton's song, entitled "Uprising", is available for streaming at the band's MySpace page.
"Uprising" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Coat Of Arms, which will be released in Europe on May 21 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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"Coat Of Arms", the title track of the forthcoming album from Swedish metallers Sabaton, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
Coat Of Arms will be released in Europe on May 21 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Coat Of Arms cover art] tracklist:
01. Coat Of Arms
02. Midway
03. Uprising
04. Screaming Eagles
05. The Final Solution
06. Aces In Exile
07. Saboteurs
08. Wehrmacht
09. White Death
10. Metal Ripper
UPDATE
Another new Sabaton's song, entitled "Uprising", is available for streaming at the band's MySpace page.
"Uprising" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Coat Of Arms, which will be released in Europe on May 21 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sabaton |
Dawn Of Destiny - Part Ways With Vocalist
Official press release
After 5 years Dawn Of Destiny and Tanja go separate ways from now on. Because of the "so-called" musical differences Tanja decided to leave the band. We regret this step, but consider it as right and consequent. We say thanks to Tanja for 5 years of friendship, musicianship and the engagement to support Dawn Of Destiny in reaching our current status.
Tanja's statement: "Unfortunately somewhen in life comes the time of farewell. Regrettably the musical ideas within the band develop into a direction where I cannot identify myself with Dawn Of Destiny anymore. Therefore I want to announce, that I'm going to leave the band. I wish the guys of Dawn Of Destiny big success on their new way. Dear Dawn Of Destiny-Fans! Dear Fallen Angels! With all my hear I want to say thank you for the big support, the fun and the bright cordiality, that you gave me on each gig! The "Wacken-WG" is still an issue. Peter - You are the Best! Many thanks for the nice time! I am sure that we'll meet each other on stage! All of you shall feel embraced!"
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After 5 years Dawn Of Destiny and Tanja go separate ways from now on. Because of the "so-called" musical differences Tanja decided to leave the band. We regret this step, but consider it as right and consequent. We say thanks to Tanja for 5 years of friendship, musicianship and the engagement to support Dawn Of Destiny in reaching our current status.
Tanja's statement: "Unfortunately somewhen in life comes the time of farewell. Regrettably the musical ideas within the band develop into a direction where I cannot identify myself with Dawn Of Destiny anymore. Therefore I want to announce, that I'm going to leave the band. I wish the guys of Dawn Of Destiny big success on their new way. Dear Dawn Of Destiny-Fans! Dear Fallen Angels! With all my hear I want to say thank you for the big support, the fun and the bright cordiality, that you gave me on each gig! The "Wacken-WG" is still an issue. Peter - You are the Best! Many thanks for the nice time! I am sure that we'll meet each other on stage! All of you shall feel embraced!"
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Dawn Of Destiny |
Sevendust - Entire New Album Streaming Online
Cold Day Memory, the forthcoming album from US metallers Sevendust, is available for streaming online in its entirety at this location.
Cold Day Memory is scheduled for release on April 20 via 7Bros. Records.
Cold Day Memory cover art] tracklist:
01. Splinter
02. Forever Dead
03. Unraveling
04. Last Breath
05. Karma
06. Ride Insane
07. Confessions (Without Faith)
08. Nowhere
09. Here And Now
10. The End Is Coming
11. Better Place
12. Strong Arm Broken
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Cold Day Memory is scheduled for release on April 20 via 7Bros. Records.
Cold Day Memory cover art] tracklist:
01. Splinter
02. Forever Dead
03. Unraveling
04. Last Breath
05. Karma
06. Ride Insane
07. Confessions (Without Faith)
08. Nowhere
09. Here And Now
10. The End Is Coming
11. Better Place
12. Strong Arm Broken
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| Source: | tunelab.com |
Burning The Memory - New Song Online
"Affirmations", a new song from US metallers Burning The Memory, is available for streaming at the band's MySpace page.
This new song is the title track off of their Spare Change Records follow-up release entitled Affirmations. Artwork duties were handled by Mike D'Antonio (Killswitch Engage) and will be revealed soon, along with the tracklisting.
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This new song is the title track off of their Spare Change Records follow-up release entitled Affirmations. Artwork duties were handled by Mike D'Antonio (Killswitch Engage) and will be revealed soon, along with the tracklisting.
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| Source: | myspace.com |