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Darkthrone - Enter The Studio In October

Ted "Nocturno Culto" "Kveldulv" Skjellum of Darkthrone has issued the short following update on his own MySpace blog:

"This night of the late October...

...The Darkside opens it's gates... ok, enough of "Under A Funeral Moon", but really, late October will see Darkthrone through the last recording "session" for the new album, we've had a long summerbreak now and it's time to face winter/death. Right, and Abscess is recording the last release on Tyrant's label mid October, and this should be jawdropping greatness. Mark my words.

Apart from that my soul nearly explodes this autumn."

Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Darkthrone
Posted: 16.09.2009 by White Winter Sun | Comments (21)


Hate - European Tour Dates

Polish metallers Hate have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"Hate have been confirmed to take part in another European raid this year in support of their highly acclaimed "Morphosis" album that will take place only in October! The band will be accompanied this time by Blood Red Throne and Dead Infection. The band is also to take part in Way Of Darkness Festival in Germany on the 3rd October. More info to come soon!"

Announced European tour dates are as follows:

Oct. 08 - Tilburg, The Netherlands - Little Devil
Oct. 09 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands - Baroeg
Oct. 10 - Belgium - Mass Deathtruction Festival
Oct. 11 - The Netherlands - TBA
Oct. 12 - Copenhagen, Denmark - The Rock
Oct. 22 - Koeln, Germany - Bogen2
Oct. 23 - Bischofswerda, Germany - EastClub
Oct. 24 - Bitterfeld, Germany - Die Festung

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Hate
Event: Hate: European Tour
Posted: 16.09.2009 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Type O Negative - US Tour Dates

Type O Negative will embark on a US tour, set to take place in October.

The band adds: "Please check with your local venues for ticket information, prices and exact times, we do not have that information. Thanks!"

Announced dates are as follows:

Oct. 16 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
Oct. 17 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
Oct. 18 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theater
Oct. 20 - Cleveland, OH - House Of Blues
Oct. 22 - New York, NY - Nokia Theater
Oct. 23 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
Oct. 24 - Clifton Park, NY - Northern Lights
Oct. 26 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
Oct. 27 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
Oct. 29 - Milwaukee, WI - Rave
Oct. 30 - Chicago, IL - Metro
Oct. 31 - Detroit, MI - Harpo's

Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Type O Negative
Event: Type O Negative: N. American Tour
Posted: 16.09.2009 by Bad English | Comments (19)


Hooded Priest - Debut Album Title And Cover Art Revealed

Original news, posted on 26.08.2009 (thanks to 5933)

Dutch Doom metallers Hooded Priest have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"At the moment we are doing recording sessions for 9 songs, from which 8 songs will appear on "Devil Worship Reckoning", our first official full length CD. "Devil Worship Reckoning" will be released by Emanes Metal Records, the label with the coolest logo in the world and with expertise when it comes to good music. These metal lovers will also release "Devil Worship Reckoning" as a limited vinyl LP!

For those who can't wait to get their hands on some Hooded Priest material, there are still some copies from the yet very limited self-released demo-rehearsal "Call For The Hearse" (featuring 4 songs).

Before "Devil Worship Reckoning" is released we will have another official release namely "Call For The Hearse" on tape, to be released by Capricorn Records. This tape will have an extra song in comparison with the demo."

UPDATE (thanks to 5933)

Hooded Priest have just revealed the cover art of their first official full length album, "Devil Worship Reckoning".

The band adds: "So far we only recorded the drums but we are so damn proud of the album cover that we wanted to share it with you already.
The cover artwork was made by Dani2Hell, our Italian Muse! You can visit her MySpace at Dani2Hell the Strix Graphic Destroyer."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Posted: 16.09.2009 by White Winter Sun | Comments (5)


Napalm Death - Entire Live Show Posted Online

British metallers Napalm Death have posted the entire live concert they performed at The Lost Horizon in Syracuse, NY earlier this year on UVTV's website and on iTunes.

The setlist was as follows:

01. Strong Arm
02. Unchallenged Hate
03. Suffer The Children
04. silence Is deafening
05. I Abstain
06. Life And Limb
07. Diktat
08. On The Brink Of Extinction
09. It's A Mans World
10. From Enslavement To Obliteration
11. Time Waits For No Slave
12. When All Is Said And Done
13. Scum
14. Life?
15. The Kill
16. Deceiver
17. You Suffer
18. Persona Non Grata
19. Smear Campaign
20. Mass Appeal Madness
21. Nazi Punks Fuck Off

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Source: uvtv.info
Band profile: Napalm Death
Posted: 15.09.2009 by White Winter Sun | Comments (4)


Ravage - Part Ways With Drummer, Replacement Announced

US metallers Ravage have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"It is with regret that I must inform you all that George "GTB" Bellofatto is no longer a member of Ravage. Change has been a constant in this band since we began quite a while back, but I had hoped our most recent line-up would be stable for once - unfortunately, that was not in the cards and once again we have a change in the rhythm section.

"GTB" has left the band to concentrate on his career outside of music and we wish him the best of luck with that and with any future musical projects he may undertake. We were lucky enough to have enlisted the aid of a great young local drummer named Pete Webber and we can now announce that he will be a permenant member of Ravage.

Pete has played all of the dates on our current US tour, including our successful CD release party and he brings an abundance of skill and creativity. His performances have already gotten rave reviews from those in attendance and I have no doubt that his playing will add a new element of power, speed, and musical depth to future recordings. Also, how ironic is it that we happened to find a drummer named Pete Webber for our Spider Over North America Tour... it just makes sense right? Also you can view some old videos of Pete's playing on Youtube at this location."


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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Ravage
Posted: 15.09.2009 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


The Amenta - Part Ways With Two Members, Replacements Announced

Official press release

Sydney, Australia's premier extreme metal unit, The Amenta recently announced the departure of vocalist Jarrod Krafczyk and bassist Dale Harrison. The two have been replaced by Cain Cressall (Malignant Monster) and Dan Quinlan (Pain Division) respectively. The Amenta will showcase its new lineup at Against The Grain Festival (September 19th), and a series of Australian shows before the band embarks on the Monsters Of Death Tour in North America this fall with Vader, Decrepit Birth, Warbringer, Augury and Success Will Write Apocalypse Across The Sky.

Keyboardist Timothy Pope made the following remarks on the lineup changes: "Firstly we would like to thank Jarrod and Dale for all their hard work for the band. They both put in amazing effort throughout their time with us. We would also like to congratulate Dale on his impending fatherhood. The split was very amicable and we wish them all the best. That said we are very excited to have Cain and Dan on board.

Dan has been a friend for a long time and has worked with us a sound engineer in the past... He is a great bass player and his touring experience with Pain Division as well as his vocal abilities means that Dan has already become an invaluable asset to The Amenta.

Cain was our one and only choice when we parted ways with Jarrod. We played with his band Malignant Monster in Perth early this year and his performance was a very hard act to follow. He has an amazingly versatile voice coupled with the best stage presence we have ever seen. I know that with these two on board The Amenta will be the strongest we've ever been.

We are very excited to embark on our first ever North American tour. To be sharing a stage with our friends in Vader again will be amazing and I am looking forward to seeing the other bands in action. We are looking forward to showing off our new line up and I know that we are going to blow some minds.

After the tour we are going to get stuck into writing the follow up to last years, "n0n". I'm not sure what direction the album will take yet but you can rest assured that it will be extreme, challenging and unlike anything we, or anyone else, has done before.

It's been a great year for The Amenta and the Monsters of Death tour is the perfect end. Prepare yourselves North America. You haven't seen anything like us before."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: The Amenta
Posted: 15.09.2009 by White Winter Sun | Comments (3)


Katatonia - New Album Mini-Site Online

Swedish metallers Katatonia have issued the following update on their official waebsite:

"The mini-site for "Night Is The New Day" can now be accessed at this location. It includes audio samples, downloads, album information, pre-order links, interviews, art gallery plus all the studio diaries from the recording session.

Subscribers to the Peaceville Records mailing list are being given the first opportunity to download a free song entitled "Forsaker" taken from "Night Is The New Day".

Also check out what Opeth frontman Mikael Akerfeldt had to say about the forthcoming Katatonia album on his official MySpace blog."

"Night Is The New Day" is scheduled for release on November 2 in Europe (November 10 in North America) via Peaceville Records.

"Night Is The New Day" cover art] tracklist:

01. Forsaker
02. The Longest Year
03. Idle Blood
04. Onward Into Battle
05. Liberation
06. The Promise Of Deceit
07. Nephilim
08. New Night
09. Inheritance
10. Day & Then The Shade
11. Ashen
12. Departer

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Source: katatonia.com
Band profile: Katatonia
Posted: 15.09.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (19)


Dio - Doug Aldrich Joins As Tour Musician

US metallers Dio have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"While Craig Goldy is touring Australia with Budgie, Ronnie James Dio is pleased to announce that his good friend and ex-bandmate Doug Aldrich will be joining him, Rudy Sarzo, Simon Wright and Scott Warren for the upcoming UK and European Dio tour in November/December."

Confirmed dates are as follows:

Nov. 21 - Glasgow, Scotland - Academy
Nov. 22 - Sheffield, UK - Academy
Nov. 24 - London, UK - Forum
Nov. 25 - Birmingham, UK - Academy
Nov. 27 - Manchester, UK - Academy
Nov. 28 - Lincoln, UK - Engine Shed
Nov. 30 - Bristol, UK - Academy
Dec. 01 - Antwerp, Belgium - Trix Hall
Dec. 02 - Tilburg, The Netherlands - 013
Dec. 04 - Oslo, Norway - Sentrum Scene
Dec. 05 - Bergen, Norway - Peer Gynt
Dec. 07 - Gothenburg, Sweden, Tradgarn
Dec. 08 - Malmo, Sweden - Kulturbolaget
Dec. 09 - Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser
Dec. 12 - Tampere, Finland - Pakkahoune
Dec. 13 - Helsinki, Finland - Cable Factory
Dec. 16 - Bremen, Germany - Aladin
Dec. 18 - Nurnberg, Germany - Lowenssal
Dec. 19 - Reichenbach, Germany - H20
Dec. 20 - Munich, Germany - Tonhalle

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Dio
Posted: 15.09.2009 by Bad English | Comments (11)


Labyrinth - Band Update

Italian metallers Labyrinth have issued the following statement on their official website:

"Labyrinth are ready to enter the studios again, and this time it will be a special occasion to celebrate, as the original line up is finally back together! After a long time, Olaf, Andrea and Roberto are working again together to the new album, and will soon enter the studios to record the long awaited "Return To Heaven Denied Part II", follower of the acclaimed album which made their name be one of the most well known ones into Power Metal scene. You wanted it, you asked for it, you waited for it. Now you will have it.

We are ready to return to the heaven denied..."

Source: labyrinthband.com
Band profile: Labyrinth
Posted: 15.09.2009 by timmoe | Comments (1)


Blackmore's Night - US Tour Dates

Blackmore's Night will embark on the "Secret Voyage Autumn Nights 2009" US tour, set to take place in October/November.

The band adds: "To celebrate the fantasy of the Halloween season, and the Renaissance spirit of the music of Blackmore's Night - we welcome all fans to join the festivity of the concerts by wearing Garb, or any costume of the season. A 10 % discount will be given for any merchandise items to fans wearing Garb or costumes for the concerts. We look forward to many fun filled evenings!"

"Secret Voyage Autumn Nights 2009" announced dates are as follows:

Oct. 14 - Cleveland, OH - House Of Blues
Oct. 17 - Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
Oct. 25 - Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Theater
Oct. 27 - Somerville, MA - Somerville Theater
Oct. 29 - New York, NY - The Fillmore New York At Irving Plaza
Nov. 01 - Charlotte, NC - McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square Center
Nov. 03 - Orlando, FL - Plaza Theatre

Source: blackmoresnight.com
Band profile: Blackmore's Night
Event: Blackmore's Night: USA Tour
Posted: 15.09.2009 by White Winter Sun | Comments (6)


Atreyu - New Song Online

US metallers Atreyu have posted online a new song, "Stop! Before It's Too Late And We've Destroyed It All", on their MySpace page.

The song comes off the band's forthcoming album, "Congregation Of The Damned", which will be released on October 27 via Roadrunner Records.

"Congregation Of The Damned" tracklist:

01. Stop! Before It's Too Late And We've Destroyed It All
02. Bleeding Is A Luxury
03. Carried Away
04. Coffin Nails
05. Black Days Begin
06. Gallows
07. Storm To Pass
08. You Were King Now You're Unconscious
09. Insatiable
10. So Wrong
11. Ravenous
12. Lonely
13. Wait For You

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Atreyu
Posted: 15.09.2009 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Ruins - New Album Details, Two New Songs Online

Australian metallers Ruins will release their forthcoming album, "Front The Final Foes", on October 30 via Debemur Morti Productions. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered at Red Planet (Psycroptic) and Crawlspace Studios.

Also two news songs, "The Sum Of Your Loss" and "Keeping This Crown", are available for streaming at the band's MySpace page.

"Front The Final Foes" cover art] tracklist:

01. Breath Of Void
02. The Sum Of Your Loss
03. Cult Rapture
04. Annihilate
05. Front The Final Foes
06. Hallways Of The Always
07. Keeping This Crown
08. With These Winged Words

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Ruins
Posted: 15.09.2009 by White Winter Sun | Comments (2)


Savage Circus - New Album Details

German metallers Savage Circus have issued the following update on their official website:

''Savage Circus is ready to return to the scene with a crack of thunder. The long awaited new album "Of Doom And Death" shows all trademarks of "Dreamland Manor". Progressive and powerful songwriting combined with elaborate arrangements, tons of melodies and harmonies, raging guitars rounded up with the trademark vocals towering on the music. From speed monsters such as the title track "Of Doom And Death" to the majestic "Ballad Of Susan" Savage Circus created an album with all the varieties one would expect and beyond.

Savage Circus are finally back with a thunderclap and with their long awaited 2nd studioalbum and ready to set the next milestone in the metaluniverse!"

The album will be released on October 23 via Dockyard 1 Records.

"Of Doom And Death" cover art] tracklist:

01. Of Doom And Death
02. The Ordeal
03. Devil's Spawn
04. Chasing The Rainbow
05. Empire
06. Ballad Of Susan
07. Legend Of Leto II
08. From The Ashes
09. Dreamland

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Source: savage-circus.com
Band profile: Savage Circus
Posted: 15.09.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (8)


Darkane - Working On New Material

Swedish metallers Darkane have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"Whats up! Sorry about the lack of updates. Darkane has had some time off during the summer while Peter Wildoer has been busy touring with Pestilence. We played the Roskilde festival in Denmark and the Brutal Assault festival in the Czech Republic this summer, and they both felt very successful. Next up is the underground Thrashfestival in Oslo, Norway October 10th. We are also working on a very cool tour pretty far away from where we live, but it will be official when its 100% confirmed.

During the summer Peter, Klas and I have come with ideas and riffs for the next album, and Jens has written some lyrics. We have now started to gather together and put our ideas into actual songs. We are very eager to start recording the next album, and I think we have come up with some very cool stuff so far. Til next time, stay metal!"

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Darkane
Posted: 15.09.2009 by SlaytallicA | Comments (1)