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Goatwhore - New Video Online
"Apocalyptic Havoc", the new video from US metallers Goatwhore, has been made available online. The clip was helmed by video director Dave Brodsky (The Red Chord, Unearth, The Black Dahlia Murder).
"Apocalyptic Havoc" comes off the band's latest album, entitled "Carving Out The Eyes Of God", which was released on June 2009 via Metal Blade Records.
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"Apocalyptic Havoc" comes off the band's latest album, entitled "Carving Out The Eyes Of God", which was released on June 2009 via Metal Blade Records.
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| Source: | vids.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Goatwhore |
Cattle Decapitation - Bassist Leaves, US Tour Dates With Soulfly And Prong
Cattle Decapitation have announced upcoming tour plans together with the departure of bassist Troy Oftedal. A message from the band reads as follows;
"It is time to announce a few things that have been going on in the Cattle Decapitation camp. First off, we have officially parted ways with bassist Troy Oftedal due to musical and personal differences. There is no bad blood and we wish him the best of luck. Filling in on upcoming tours will be our friend Rahsaan Davis. You may have seen him on our recent tour as Troy left tour early due to a physical ailment.
We'll be hitting the road in late September with Soulfly, Prong and Mutiny Within for a US tour! Starting in our neck of the woods, the tour will lead us across the country, along the east coast and back home. We have a handful of dates already and there are more on the way!
We're also working on dates for a European tour! We expect that it will happen in the early winter months and we'll keep you posted on that... Check back to our websites for details as they unfold."
Soulfly, Prong, Cattle Decapitation and Mutiny Within tour:
09/30 Hollywood, CA Key Club
10/02 San Diego, CA Cane's Bar & Grill
10/03 Orangevale, CA The Boardwalk
10/04 San Francisco, CA Regency Ballroom
10/07 Seattle, WA Showbox Theatre
10/09 Denver, CO Cervantes Masterpiece
10/10 Salina, KS The Blue Goat
10/14 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
10/16 Detroit, MI Harpo's
10/17 Dayton, OH McDuffy's House Of Rock
10/19 New York, NY Gramercy Theatre
10/20 Towson, MD Recher Theatre
More dates to be announced soon!
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"It is time to announce a few things that have been going on in the Cattle Decapitation camp. First off, we have officially parted ways with bassist Troy Oftedal due to musical and personal differences. There is no bad blood and we wish him the best of luck. Filling in on upcoming tours will be our friend Rahsaan Davis. You may have seen him on our recent tour as Troy left tour early due to a physical ailment.
We'll be hitting the road in late September with Soulfly, Prong and Mutiny Within for a US tour! Starting in our neck of the woods, the tour will lead us across the country, along the east coast and back home. We have a handful of dates already and there are more on the way!
We're also working on dates for a European tour! We expect that it will happen in the early winter months and we'll keep you posted on that... Check back to our websites for details as they unfold."
Soulfly, Prong, Cattle Decapitation and Mutiny Within tour:
09/30 Hollywood, CA Key Club
10/02 San Diego, CA Cane's Bar & Grill
10/03 Orangevale, CA The Boardwalk
10/04 San Francisco, CA Regency Ballroom
10/07 Seattle, WA Showbox Theatre
10/09 Denver, CO Cervantes Masterpiece
10/10 Salina, KS The Blue Goat
10/14 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
10/16 Detroit, MI Harpo's
10/17 Dayton, OH McDuffy's House Of Rock
10/19 New York, NY Gramercy Theatre
10/20 Towson, MD Recher Theatre
More dates to be announced soon!
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| Source: | cattledecapitation.com |
| Band profile: | Cattle Decapitation |
| Event: | Soulfly + Prong + Cattle Decapitation |
Contradiction - New Album Details Revealed
"The Essence Of Anger" the new thrash metal 20th anniversary masterpiece of Wuppertal's cult band Contradiction will be released on September 25, 2009. Limited Access Records and the band go ahead and release the cover artwork by Jonathan Stenger and the tracklist!
"The Essence Of Anger" cover art] tracklist:
01. Perfect Combatants
02. The Essence Of Anger
03. Start The Action
04. The Spectator
05. Walk Of Shame
06. For The Light
07. Death Is Now
08. Life's End
09. Collateral Carnage
10. Reign Of Fear
11. Domesticated
12. Commandments
Guest singer Leif Jensen of Dew-Scented will be the only musical guest on Contradiction's upcoming album.
The release party and show for "The Essence Of Anger" will be on October 9th at the LCB in Wuppertal, Germany. Their buddies Naked Frenzy and Aardvarks will support Contradiction.
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"The Essence Of Anger" cover art] tracklist:
01. Perfect Combatants
02. The Essence Of Anger
03. Start The Action
04. The Spectator
05. Walk Of Shame
06. For The Light
07. Death Is Now
08. Life's End
09. Collateral Carnage
10. Reign Of Fear
11. Domesticated
12. Commandments
Guest singer Leif Jensen of Dew-Scented will be the only musical guest on Contradiction's upcoming album.
The release party and show for "The Essence Of Anger" will be on October 9th at the LCB in Wuppertal, Germany. Their buddies Naked Frenzy and Aardvarks will support Contradiction.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Vidres A La Sang - Almost Finished Recording New Album
Xtreem Music press release
After three years working in the shadow, Spanish darkened Death Metal mongers Vidres A La Sang are back on track to complete and announce the coming of their third opus completing a trilogy that has transported us through the realms of poundingness, brutality, epic, feelings and drama dualized in only one context of life and death.
"Som" is the title of this new album that will reveal new horizons for the band that even though they still keep it loyal to their trademarks, explores new ways to reinvent themselves and keep on growing in their creative camp of maximum maturity. "Som" is a risky and honest work, carefully ellaborated, dense and crushing, intense and suffocating, simple and twisted in equal parts, the masterpiece that should Vidres A La Sang to the top of contemporaneous extreme Metal.
The band has been working again at AXtudios during the months of July and August for an scheduled release date of September 15th again through Xtreem Music which is already their third consecutive collaboration.
"Som" is the third album, the one that closes the trilogy with 6 songs on each record. Previous albums included "Vidres A La Sang" and "Endins". "Som" features 6 tales, 6 visions, 6 songs...
"Som" cover art] tracklist:
01. Som (Somos / We Are)
02. Policromía (Policromía / Polichromy)
03. Esclaus de la Modernitat (Esclavos de la Modernidad / Slaves to Modernity)
04. A l'ombra (En la Sombra / In the Shadows)
05. El Crit (El Grito / The Scream)
06. No Tornaré a Ser Jove (No Volveré a Ser Joven / I Won't be Young Again)
The recording will be finished around August 20th and by the end of this month it'll be possible to listen to some advance songs on the band's official MySpace.
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After three years working in the shadow, Spanish darkened Death Metal mongers Vidres A La Sang are back on track to complete and announce the coming of their third opus completing a trilogy that has transported us through the realms of poundingness, brutality, epic, feelings and drama dualized in only one context of life and death.
"Som" is the title of this new album that will reveal new horizons for the band that even though they still keep it loyal to their trademarks, explores new ways to reinvent themselves and keep on growing in their creative camp of maximum maturity. "Som" is a risky and honest work, carefully ellaborated, dense and crushing, intense and suffocating, simple and twisted in equal parts, the masterpiece that should Vidres A La Sang to the top of contemporaneous extreme Metal.
The band has been working again at AXtudios during the months of July and August for an scheduled release date of September 15th again through Xtreem Music which is already their third consecutive collaboration.
"Som" is the third album, the one that closes the trilogy with 6 songs on each record. Previous albums included "Vidres A La Sang" and "Endins". "Som" features 6 tales, 6 visions, 6 songs...
"Som" cover art] tracklist:
01. Som (Somos / We Are)
02. Policromía (Policromía / Polichromy)
03. Esclaus de la Modernitat (Esclavos de la Modernidad / Slaves to Modernity)
04. A l'ombra (En la Sombra / In the Shadows)
05. El Crit (El Grito / The Scream)
06. No Tornaré a Ser Jove (No Volveré a Ser Joven / I Won't be Young Again)
The recording will be finished around August 20th and by the end of this month it'll be possible to listen to some advance songs on the band's official MySpace.
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| Source: | xtreemmusic.com |
Kekal - Remaining Members Leave, Band Stays Clinically Dead
Official press release, taken from the Kekal newsletter
Jeff Arwadi and Leo Setiawan are leaving Kekal effective immediately. Arwadi and Setiawan were the last two remaining Kekal members. Bassist Azharlevi Sianturi already left the band in March. Throughout the past few months, Jeff has been securing all copyright and other rights of the entire Kekal's "intellectual property" including the band's entire releases back-catalog as well as all official internet sites, and also plan to make some of the band's important albums for free download. However, after seeking some legal advices, he decided to keep Kekal to remain exist as a band (read: institution) albeit without active band-members.
The following is the statement made by Jeff: "I cannot describe how sad I am at this point, but the situation is simply inevitable and I have made a decision, a very tough decision I've been thinking about for more than a couple years now: I am leaving Kekal.
Tuesday, I celebrated the 14th anniversary of Kekal in a very low-key; drinking alone quietly in sadness and grief, remembering all those years we have been through as a band. It is hard to believe that I had to leave this way, but it is better to end like this than to suffer by not being able to express myself properly to the band, and not being able to handle the band all by myself.
After about 3 years of living in such a different atmosphere (being closer to the nature: parks, lakes & mountains, and being placed in the city of 1 million instead of overcrowded 13 million that I used to live), I found myself devoid of all the anger and bitterness within, and further, that turns out that I am unable to express myself with music. I realized that I had used music to express negative feelings for far too long, to channel pain, anger and bitterness, if you don't have them in you any longer to a certain level, you can't force yourself to make that happen or they might influence you back into your life. I am all against fake expressions, and there is no way for me to lie to myself pretending that I still have that kind of negative feelings and continue to write songs for Kekal.
There are indeed some other reasons which contribute to my final decision, but they are more personal and private.
As for the other remaining member, Leo, he agreed that if I leave Kekal, he will leave too. He has his own music project at this moment and he wants to keep his focus on that, so this means he is leaving Kekal with me. And Levi already left Kekal earlier this year.
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Jeff Arwadi and Leo Setiawan are leaving Kekal effective immediately. Arwadi and Setiawan were the last two remaining Kekal members. Bassist Azharlevi Sianturi already left the band in March. Throughout the past few months, Jeff has been securing all copyright and other rights of the entire Kekal's "intellectual property" including the band's entire releases back-catalog as well as all official internet sites, and also plan to make some of the band's important albums for free download. However, after seeking some legal advices, he decided to keep Kekal to remain exist as a band (read: institution) albeit without active band-members.
The following is the statement made by Jeff: "I cannot describe how sad I am at this point, but the situation is simply inevitable and I have made a decision, a very tough decision I've been thinking about for more than a couple years now: I am leaving Kekal.
Tuesday, I celebrated the 14th anniversary of Kekal in a very low-key; drinking alone quietly in sadness and grief, remembering all those years we have been through as a band. It is hard to believe that I had to leave this way, but it is better to end like this than to suffer by not being able to express myself properly to the band, and not being able to handle the band all by myself.
After about 3 years of living in such a different atmosphere (being closer to the nature: parks, lakes & mountains, and being placed in the city of 1 million instead of overcrowded 13 million that I used to live), I found myself devoid of all the anger and bitterness within, and further, that turns out that I am unable to express myself with music. I realized that I had used music to express negative feelings for far too long, to channel pain, anger and bitterness, if you don't have them in you any longer to a certain level, you can't force yourself to make that happen or they might influence you back into your life. I am all against fake expressions, and there is no way for me to lie to myself pretending that I still have that kind of negative feelings and continue to write songs for Kekal.
There are indeed some other reasons which contribute to my final decision, but they are more personal and private.
As for the other remaining member, Leo, he agreed that if I leave Kekal, he will leave too. He has his own music project at this moment and he wants to keep his focus on that, so this means he is leaving Kekal with me. And Levi already left Kekal earlier this year.
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| Source: | kekal.org |
| Band profile: | Kekal |
Illnath - Part Ways With Drummer, Seek Replacement
Danish metallers Illnath have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"Good evening once again, people.
After a long time of cooperation Illnath has parted with drummer Danni. We wish him all the possible luck with his other band Svartsot and all other musical projects or bands he joins. He is a lovely chap and an amazing drummer, and we do part as the best possible friends.
We would all personally apologize to those fans and friends who are waiting for shows that now will be cancelled. We know you have been through this before, and we're truly sorry. The remaining members of the band are dedicated to the Illnath-soul that lives on and we will never give up!
So, we are once again back to looking for a drummer. If you or anyone you know are interested in playing for Illnath, please send a message or email to email illnath dk for arranging an audition.
And we will be back! Oh, we will be back!
All the best,
Narrenschiff and Illnath."
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"Good evening once again, people.
After a long time of cooperation Illnath has parted with drummer Danni. We wish him all the possible luck with his other band Svartsot and all other musical projects or bands he joins. He is a lovely chap and an amazing drummer, and we do part as the best possible friends.
We would all personally apologize to those fans and friends who are waiting for shows that now will be cancelled. We know you have been through this before, and we're truly sorry. The remaining members of the band are dedicated to the Illnath-soul that lives on and we will never give up!
So, we are once again back to looking for a drummer. If you or anyone you know are interested in playing for Illnath, please send a message or email to email illnath dk for arranging an audition.
And we will be back! Oh, we will be back!
All the best,
Narrenschiff and Illnath."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Illnath |
Destruction - Teaser For The Upcoming Live Album Online
German metallers Destruction are set to release their new double live album, entitled "The Curse Of The Antichrist - Live In Agony", on September 25th via AFM Records. The live version of the track "The Butcher Strikes Back" is currently streaming on the band's official MySpace page.
"The Curse Of The Antichrist - Live In Agony" cover art] tracklist:
01. The Butcher Strikes Back
02. Curse The Gods
03. Mad Butcher
04. The Alliance Of Hellhoundz
05. D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.
06. Eternal Ban
07. Urge The Greed Of Gain
08. Thrash Till Death
09. Metal Discharge
10. The Damned
11. Cracked Brain
12. Soulcollector
13. Death Trap
14. Unconscious Ruins
15. Life Without Sense
16. The 7 Deadly Sins
17. The Antichrist
18. Thrash Till Death
19. Reject Emotions
20. Total Desaster
21. Bestial Invasion
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"The Curse Of The Antichrist - Live In Agony" cover art] tracklist:
01. The Butcher Strikes Back
02. Curse The Gods
03. Mad Butcher
04. The Alliance Of Hellhoundz
05. D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.
06. Eternal Ban
07. Urge The Greed Of Gain
08. Thrash Till Death
09. Metal Discharge
10. The Damned
11. Cracked Brain
12. Soulcollector
13. Death Trap
14. Unconscious Ruins
15. Life Without Sense
16. The 7 Deadly Sins
17. The Antichrist
18. Thrash Till Death
19. Reject Emotions
20. Total Desaster
21. Bestial Invasion
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| Source: | destruction.de |
| Band profile: | Destruction |
The Gates Of Slumber - New Song Online
"The Bringer Of War", a brand new song from US metallers The Gates Of Slumber, is available for streaming at DecibelMagazine.com.
"The Bringer Of War" comes off the band's forthcoming album, "Hymns Of Blood & Thunder", which is scheduled for release on September 13 via Rise Above Records.
"Hymns Of Blood & Thunder" cover art] tracklist:
01. Chaos Calling
02. Death Dealer
03. Beneath The Eyes Of Mars
04. The Doom Of Aceldama
05. Age Of Sorrow
06. The Bringer Of War
07. Descent Into Madness
08. Iron Hammer
09. The Mist In The Mourning
10. Blood And Thunder
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"The Bringer Of War" comes off the band's forthcoming album, "Hymns Of Blood & Thunder", which is scheduled for release on September 13 via Rise Above Records.
"Hymns Of Blood & Thunder" cover art] tracklist:
01. Chaos Calling
02. Death Dealer
03. Beneath The Eyes Of Mars
04. The Doom Of Aceldama
05. Age Of Sorrow
06. The Bringer Of War
07. Descent Into Madness
08. Iron Hammer
09. The Mist In The Mourning
10. Blood And Thunder
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| Source: | decibelmagazine.com |
| Band profile: | The Gates Of Slumber |
Brütal Legend - Complete Game Soundtrack Revealed
GameDaily.com has revealed the complete tracklisting for the Brütal Legend video game, which will be available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, on October 13 in North America and on October 16 in Europe.
"This soundtrack took years to put together as we wanted to represent every genre of Metal, and also have the perfect music for every epic moment in the game," says Tim Schafer, President of Double Fine Productions development studio. "It's designed to be loved by Metal fans, and for those who are not, it will either convert them or make their heads explode... or both."
"What can I say?," Emily Ridgeway Brütal Legend's music director adds. "It's metal. It's the best. It'll kick your f***ing teeth in."
According to a press release, Brütal Legend is the new heavy-metal themed action game, starring the voice of actor Jack Black. Brütal Legend tries to bring the funny along with a third-person action game will have you pulling off the proverbial kitchen sink of video game antics.
Brütal Legend tells the tale of Eddie Riggs, played by Jack Black, who is drawn back through time to a mythical world immersed in Rock and Roll folklore; where great Metal titans once ruled and power chords rang from the countryside for all to hear. When an oppressed people request Eddie's knowledge of modern warfare, he pulls from his own experience in the only occupation he's ever had, a roadie for a Heavy Metal band. From this springs the most hellacious army man has ever seen, and thus brings this ancient world into the Age of Metal.
More info about the game at this location and at http://www.brutallegend.com.
GameDaily is pleased to bring you the exclusive official setlist for Brütal Legend:
3 Inches of Blood - Deadly Sinners
3 Inches of Blood - Destroy The Orcs
Accept - Fast As A Shark
Angel Witch - Angel Witch
Anthrax - Metal Thrashing Mad
Anvil - March of the Crabs
Anvil - Tag Team
Apostasy - Sulphur Injection
Bishop of Hexen - A Serpentine Grave
Bishop of Hexen - The Somber Grounds of Truth
Black Sabbath - Children of the Grave
Black Sabbath - Symptom of the Universe
Black Sabbath - Never Say Die
Brocas Helm - Cry of the Banshee
Brocas Helm - Drink the Blood of the Priest
Budgie - Breadfan
Budgie - Zoom Club
Candlemass - Witches
Carcass - No Love Lost
Cloven Hoof - Nightstalker
Children of Bodom - Angels Don't Kill
Coroner - Skeleton on your Shoulder
Cradle of Filth - Her Ghost in the Fog
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"This soundtrack took years to put together as we wanted to represent every genre of Metal, and also have the perfect music for every epic moment in the game," says Tim Schafer, President of Double Fine Productions development studio. "It's designed to be loved by Metal fans, and for those who are not, it will either convert them or make their heads explode... or both."
"What can I say?," Emily Ridgeway Brütal Legend's music director adds. "It's metal. It's the best. It'll kick your f***ing teeth in."
According to a press release, Brütal Legend is the new heavy-metal themed action game, starring the voice of actor Jack Black. Brütal Legend tries to bring the funny along with a third-person action game will have you pulling off the proverbial kitchen sink of video game antics.
Brütal Legend tells the tale of Eddie Riggs, played by Jack Black, who is drawn back through time to a mythical world immersed in Rock and Roll folklore; where great Metal titans once ruled and power chords rang from the countryside for all to hear. When an oppressed people request Eddie's knowledge of modern warfare, he pulls from his own experience in the only occupation he's ever had, a roadie for a Heavy Metal band. From this springs the most hellacious army man has ever seen, and thus brings this ancient world into the Age of Metal.
More info about the game at this location and at http://www.brutallegend.com.
GameDaily is pleased to bring you the exclusive official setlist for Brütal Legend:
3 Inches of Blood - Deadly Sinners
3 Inches of Blood - Destroy The Orcs
Accept - Fast As A Shark
Angel Witch - Angel Witch
Anthrax - Metal Thrashing Mad
Anvil - March of the Crabs
Anvil - Tag Team
Apostasy - Sulphur Injection
Bishop of Hexen - A Serpentine Grave
Bishop of Hexen - The Somber Grounds of Truth
Black Sabbath - Children of the Grave
Black Sabbath - Symptom of the Universe
Black Sabbath - Never Say Die
Brocas Helm - Cry of the Banshee
Brocas Helm - Drink the Blood of the Priest
Budgie - Breadfan
Budgie - Zoom Club
Candlemass - Witches
Carcass - No Love Lost
Cloven Hoof - Nightstalker
Children of Bodom - Angels Don't Kill
Coroner - Skeleton on your Shoulder
Cradle of Filth - Her Ghost in the Fog
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| Source: | gamedaily.com |
Skinlab - New Album Streaming Online
San Francisco Metal quartet Skinlab are giving fans a taste of their new album, "The Scars Between Us" for 72 hours starting on August 12th, the album will be streaming in its entirety on the bands official MySpace page.
Due to MySpace restrictions the first 10 songs will be posted and Skinlab will be rotating in the 11th song on the album, half way through the 72 hour preview of the album.
Produced by Juan Urteaga and Skinlab guitarist Snake at Trident Studios, "The Scars Between Us" is the band's Stand and Deliver Records debut. The album will be hitting stores in the USA and Canada on September 15th, with Worldwide release dates to follow.
Bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel commented: "Were a little less then a month away from the release of "The Scars Between Us", and we are super stoked to stream the whole album. We are really proud of this album and wanted to give our fans a preview of what Skinlab is about is 2009!"
"The Scars Between Us" cover art] tracklist:
01. Face of Aggression
02. Amphetamine Gods
03. Scream at the World
04. Wolvesblood
05. Karma Burns
06. In For The Kill
07. Paper Trails
08. Still Suffering
09. Bloodclot
10. My Vendetta
11. The Scars Between Us
You can also view the video for the first single "In For The Kill", which recently debuted on Headbangers Ball.
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Due to MySpace restrictions the first 10 songs will be posted and Skinlab will be rotating in the 11th song on the album, half way through the 72 hour preview of the album.
Produced by Juan Urteaga and Skinlab guitarist Snake at Trident Studios, "The Scars Between Us" is the band's Stand and Deliver Records debut. The album will be hitting stores in the USA and Canada on September 15th, with Worldwide release dates to follow.
Bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel commented: "Were a little less then a month away from the release of "The Scars Between Us", and we are super stoked to stream the whole album. We are really proud of this album and wanted to give our fans a preview of what Skinlab is about is 2009!"
"The Scars Between Us" cover art] tracklist:
01. Face of Aggression
02. Amphetamine Gods
03. Scream at the World
04. Wolvesblood
05. Karma Burns
06. In For The Kill
07. Paper Trails
08. Still Suffering
09. Bloodclot
10. My Vendetta
11. The Scars Between Us
You can also view the video for the first single "In For The Kill", which recently debuted on Headbangers Ball.
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| Source: | standanddeliverrecords.com |
Marionette - Two New Songs Online
Swedish metallers Marionette have posted online two new songs, "The Swine" and "Through Veils", on their MySpace page.
The two songs come off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "Enemies", which is scheduled for release on October via Listenable Records.
The band adds: "Today you get your first taste of "Enemies"; we have posted "The Swine" and "Through Veils" on our MySpace page. The songs represent the new album in a good way we think: one of them is a more heavy song while the other one is more catchy. Either way, these songs take what we did on Spite to a new level. We hope you will love these songs as much as we do.
Stay tuned for more updates as they will be frequent from here on! "Enemies" will be released in the first week of October via Listenable Records in Europe. Fans in North America and around the world stay tuned for more info on release dates."
More details about "Enemies" were previously reported at this location.
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The two songs come off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "Enemies", which is scheduled for release on October via Listenable Records.
The band adds: "Today you get your first taste of "Enemies"; we have posted "The Swine" and "Through Veils" on our MySpace page. The songs represent the new album in a good way we think: one of them is a more heavy song while the other one is more catchy. Either way, these songs take what we did on Spite to a new level. We hope you will love these songs as much as we do.
Stay tuned for more updates as they will be frequent from here on! "Enemies" will be released in the first week of October via Listenable Records in Europe. Fans in North America and around the world stay tuned for more info on release dates."
More details about "Enemies" were previously reported at this location.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Marionette |
Stam1na - Add Keyboardist To The Band
Finnish metallers Stam1na have issued the short following update on their MySpace blog:
"Stam1na is now five member band as keyboard player Emil Lähteenmäki was confirmed as an official band member in Jurassic Rock last friday. Emil has played all the keyboard parts for Stam1na's records and has been playing live with Stam1na since 2007."
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"Stam1na is now five member band as keyboard player Emil Lähteenmäki was confirmed as an official band member in Jurassic Rock last friday. Emil has played all the keyboard parts for Stam1na's records and has been playing live with Stam1na since 2007."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Stam1na |
ProgPower Scandinavia - Festival Cancelled
Dear ticket-holder, booking agent, journalist, sponsor contact, music-fan and others associated with the festival,
We regretfully announce that ProgPower Scandinavia 2009 has been cancelled!
For almost a year we have been working hard on making this festival a reality and we believe that our labour has been fruitful in meeting all aspects required of a successful festival.
We have booked a more than solid roster with Pretty Maids and Candlemass as headliners; along with names such as Mercenary, Freak Kitchen, Manticora and Textures on the bill. All of these bands have established popularity in Denmark and should easily attract the Danish metal audience to our festival.
We have confirmed sponsorship/endorsement deals with a.o. Marshall, Musikpartner, Jack Daniels, Jägermeister, Cult Energy Drinks, Carlsberg and Coca Cola. We've have media support in the form of Metalized Magazine and Denmark's largest newspaper BT. We have had the collected Danish internet based metal media supporting us with banner advertisement, etc. And we've also had a lot of international promotion on metal sites in France, Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, USA, Germany and Sweden.
We have collected all the backline/event info, booked hotel rooms, gathered a lot of volunteers for crew etc. All in all, we have done everything needed in order for this festival to be a success. Nothing was left half-way-done.
However, what we are left with now is to face the facts: as of today we have sold a very limited amount of tickets to the festival, which is simply not enough to come close to breaking even on expenses. Here in Denmark, there is a tendency for people to buy their tickets as late as possible to the show. So while we could justifiably expect more sales at the door, it is not a risk that we are willing to take.
Just to prove that we have not taken this lightly:
- we have handed out more than 20,000 flyers at several big metal shows in Copenhagen in the past months (AC/DC, Motley Crue, Deep Purple, Hammerfall and at all 5 of Metallica's Copenhagen shows)
- we have handed out 2,000 flyers at Sweden Rock festival
- we have constantly been handing out flyers at Copenhagen's #1 metal venue, The Rock
- we have printed up 1,000 full size posters
- we have had advertisements (half page and full page) in the last 2 issues of DK's largest metal publication, "Metalized Magazine"
- we have had a ton of banner advertisement all over the internet-on facebook, myspace, forums/webboards, etc.
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We regretfully announce that ProgPower Scandinavia 2009 has been cancelled!
For almost a year we have been working hard on making this festival a reality and we believe that our labour has been fruitful in meeting all aspects required of a successful festival.
We have booked a more than solid roster with Pretty Maids and Candlemass as headliners; along with names such as Mercenary, Freak Kitchen, Manticora and Textures on the bill. All of these bands have established popularity in Denmark and should easily attract the Danish metal audience to our festival.
We have confirmed sponsorship/endorsement deals with a.o. Marshall, Musikpartner, Jack Daniels, Jägermeister, Cult Energy Drinks, Carlsberg and Coca Cola. We've have media support in the form of Metalized Magazine and Denmark's largest newspaper BT. We have had the collected Danish internet based metal media supporting us with banner advertisement, etc. And we've also had a lot of international promotion on metal sites in France, Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, USA, Germany and Sweden.
We have collected all the backline/event info, booked hotel rooms, gathered a lot of volunteers for crew etc. All in all, we have done everything needed in order for this festival to be a success. Nothing was left half-way-done.
However, what we are left with now is to face the facts: as of today we have sold a very limited amount of tickets to the festival, which is simply not enough to come close to breaking even on expenses. Here in Denmark, there is a tendency for people to buy their tickets as late as possible to the show. So while we could justifiably expect more sales at the door, it is not a risk that we are willing to take.
Just to prove that we have not taken this lightly:
- we have handed out more than 20,000 flyers at several big metal shows in Copenhagen in the past months (AC/DC, Motley Crue, Deep Purple, Hammerfall and at all 5 of Metallica's Copenhagen shows)
- we have handed out 2,000 flyers at Sweden Rock festival
- we have constantly been handing out flyers at Copenhagen's #1 metal venue, The Rock
- we have printed up 1,000 full size posters
- we have had advertisements (half page and full page) in the last 2 issues of DK's largest metal publication, "Metalized Magazine"
- we have had a ton of banner advertisement all over the internet-on facebook, myspace, forums/webboards, etc.
Read more ››
| Source: | progpowerscandinavia.com |
| Event: | ProgPower Scandinavia 2009 [CANCELLED] |
My Dying Bride - New EP On The Way
UK metallers My Dying Bride have issued the short following update on their official website:
"My Dying Bride have been busy in the Future Works studio, recording material for a new EP release, titled "Bring Me Victory". Two covers, one of the traditional "Scarborough Fair" and a cover of "Failure" by the Swans, will be part of this new EP. A new video has been completed as well to support the release.
An October release date has been pencilled in but this may be put back a little depending on how the last days of recording go!
More as we get it."
"My Dying Bride have been busy in the Future Works studio, recording material for a new EP release, titled "Bring Me Victory". Two covers, one of the traditional "Scarborough Fair" and a cover of "Failure" by the Swans, will be part of this new EP. A new video has been completed as well to support the release.
An October release date has been pencilled in but this may be put back a little depending on how the last days of recording go!
More as we get it."
| Source: | mydyingbride.org |
| Band profile: | My Dying Bride |
Nervecell - Sign With Lifeforce Records
Official press release
Lifeforce is proud to announce the signing of Dubai's premier Death Metal act Nervecell!
Nervecell's Lifeforce debut will be the release of the band's album "Preaching Venom" outside the Middle East on October 26th in Europe (North America - tba).
"After months of discussions, negotiations and debates on seeking a secure label for our latest album "Preaching Venom", and the future of Nervecell during these difficult times in the record industry, the long awaited chase has indeed come to an end. We are extremely proud to announce that Nervecell has now officially signed to Lifeforce Records and to say that we are thrilled about it is the understatement of the year!" comments guitarist Barney Ribeiro.
"We honestly feel that this new relationship with Lifeforce is a great accomplishment and one that many once thought was impossible for a metal band based in the Middle East; but as the Nervecell legacy will tell, we are no strangers to breaking boundaries and crushing the limitations that we have constantly faced during the last 9 years in our career as a Dubai based death metal band. Having said that, to be the first band originating from Dubai to ever be on a label is a pretty cool bonus and yet another record broken!
To have Lifeforce Records backing us today and strongly believing in our music, we feel honored and rest assured we look forward to cooperating with them as we know this will only lead to bigger and better opportunities for the band.
Together with a strong team at Lifeforce Records we are confident that the future is bright and well, we really couldn't be happier!"
Lifeforce Records president Stefan Luedicke about the signing of Nervecell: "We at Lifeforce are more than happy to welcome Dubai's premier Death Metal band on Lifeforce. I have been in touch with Barney for a while already, but after meeting the guys at this year With Full Force festival it was an easy decision for us to say that we need to work with Nervecell. We hardly ever met a band with such strong work ethic and with the the highly professional team of people working for the band it will be a great pleasure for us to get the name Nervecell out to the world."
Lifeforce is proud to announce the signing of Dubai's premier Death Metal act Nervecell!
Nervecell's Lifeforce debut will be the release of the band's album "Preaching Venom" outside the Middle East on October 26th in Europe (North America - tba).
"After months of discussions, negotiations and debates on seeking a secure label for our latest album "Preaching Venom", and the future of Nervecell during these difficult times in the record industry, the long awaited chase has indeed come to an end. We are extremely proud to announce that Nervecell has now officially signed to Lifeforce Records and to say that we are thrilled about it is the understatement of the year!" comments guitarist Barney Ribeiro.
"We honestly feel that this new relationship with Lifeforce is a great accomplishment and one that many once thought was impossible for a metal band based in the Middle East; but as the Nervecell legacy will tell, we are no strangers to breaking boundaries and crushing the limitations that we have constantly faced during the last 9 years in our career as a Dubai based death metal band. Having said that, to be the first band originating from Dubai to ever be on a label is a pretty cool bonus and yet another record broken!
To have Lifeforce Records backing us today and strongly believing in our music, we feel honored and rest assured we look forward to cooperating with them as we know this will only lead to bigger and better opportunities for the band.
Together with a strong team at Lifeforce Records we are confident that the future is bright and well, we really couldn't be happier!"
Lifeforce Records president Stefan Luedicke about the signing of Nervecell: "We at Lifeforce are more than happy to welcome Dubai's premier Death Metal band on Lifeforce. I have been in touch with Barney for a while already, but after meeting the guys at this year With Full Force festival it was an easy decision for us to say that we need to work with Nervecell. We hardly ever met a band with such strong work ethic and with the the highly professional team of people working for the band it will be a great pleasure for us to get the name Nervecell out to the world."
| Source: | lifeforcerecords.com |
| Band profile: | Nervecell |