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Slipknot - New Video Online
Slipknot have released their new video for the song "Sulfur". The clip was shot in Los Angeles in February and directed by band percussionist Shawn Crahan (aka Clown) and P.R. Brown. The video depicts the nine members rocking out in groups of three and submerged in water one at a time. The video concept was modeled after a video installation by Bill Viola called "Ascension" that's currently on display at the Des Moines Arts Center. More explanation by Shawn Crahan at this location.
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| Source: | headbangersblog.mtv.com |
| Band profile: | Slipknot |
Rotting Christ - Malaysia Concert Postponed
Rotting Christ have issued the following statement regarding the Malaysia show postponement:
"Rotting Christ find themselves in the unpleasant situation to announce the postpone of their forthcoming appearance in Malaysia. Due to what promoter appealed the band could not manage to get all the proper papers from the local authorities for the legal carrying on of the show... All we can do as a band is to send our promise to our fans there that so much has supported our band from their first steps that we are going to work hard in order to make our appearance in their country a reality and specifically in December."
"Rotting Christ find themselves in the unpleasant situation to announce the postpone of their forthcoming appearance in Malaysia. Due to what promoter appealed the band could not manage to get all the proper papers from the local authorities for the legal carrying on of the show... All we can do as a band is to send our promise to our fans there that so much has supported our band from their first steps that we are going to work hard in order to make our appearance in their country a reality and specifically in December."
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Rotting Christ |
| Event: | Rotting Christ [POSTPONED] |
Void Of Silence - Part Ways With Vocalist
Italian doom metallers Void Of Silence have parted ways with Alan Nemtheanga and are now looking for a new singer: "We are looking for a versatile, creative individual (man or woman) with high motivation and a capability of singing in different styles, from strong clean singing to all ranges of grunts, growls and shrieks. If you feel you might be the one, please send us your demo or email."
Void Of Silence explained its split with Alan Nemtheanga by saying in a statement, "Void Of Silence was forced to let Alan go to be able to continue. Alan's full-time engagement in Primordial increasingly prevented Void Of Silence from completing the brand new album, scheduled for Autumn 2009 on code666 "
Void Of Silence was founded in 1999 and has thus far released three full-length albums of "apocalyptic doom metal" and are currently signed to code666 Records, which released its latest album, "Human Antithesis", with worldwide critical acclaim in 2004.
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Void Of Silence explained its split with Alan Nemtheanga by saying in a statement, "Void Of Silence was forced to let Alan go to be able to continue. Alan's full-time engagement in Primordial increasingly prevented Void Of Silence from completing the brand new album, scheduled for Autumn 2009 on code666 "
Void Of Silence was founded in 1999 and has thus far released three full-length albums of "apocalyptic doom metal" and are currently signed to code666 Records, which released its latest album, "Human Antithesis", with worldwide critical acclaim in 2004.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Void Of Silence |
Anaal Nathrakh - Album Release Date Confirmed
According to a posting by the band, their fifth studio album "In The Constellation Of The Black Widow" will be released through Candlelight Records on June 29th 2009.
A limited edition vinyl will also be released by Feto Records in the same month. More info about that coming soon. A digital single entitled "More of Fire Than Blood" will be released via Itunes on 6th June.
Commenting on the new album, vocalist Dave Hunt states: "Constellation will be faster, more insidious, more ominous, more musically dextrous and wilder than ever before. The album will feature a curve ball guest appearance from Zeitgeist Memento of Mexican extremists Republica."
A limited edition vinyl will also be released by Feto Records in the same month. More info about that coming soon. A digital single entitled "More of Fire Than Blood" will be released via Itunes on 6th June.
Commenting on the new album, vocalist Dave Hunt states: "Constellation will be faster, more insidious, more ominous, more musically dextrous and wilder than ever before. The album will feature a curve ball guest appearance from Zeitgeist Memento of Mexican extremists Republica."
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Anaal Nathrakh |
Pestilence - Three New Tracks And Video Online
Original news, posted on 07.01.2009
Pestilence have uploaded a new song from the upcoming album, their first in fiftheen years, on the band's MySpace page. The band states:
"The recording has been finished for "Resurrection Macabre", only a few details on the artwork and we are done for the release on March 13 in Europe and April 14 in the US. To give a taste of the brutal new material you can listen to one of the new tracks exclusively on http://www.myspace.com/pestilenceofficial. The song "Horror Detox", is the first of three songs that will be uploaded to our myspace page before the releasedate."
Other songstitles are "Hangman (Into The Mind Of An Executioner)", "Synthetic Grotesque (Trying To Create Through Cloning)", "Fiend (Drugaddiction)", "Resurrection Macabre (The Return Of The Pestilence)", "Hate Suicide (Last Hours Of A Suicide-Bomber)". "Resurrection Macabre" features eleven new tracks and the limited edition first print will include three re-recordings chosen by fans. "Out Of The Body", "Chemo Therapy" and "Lost Souls" were voted most.
UPDATED, on 04.02.2009
Another new song "Hate Suicide" has been made available at this location.
UPDATED, on 04.03.2009 (thanks to Deadmeat and ArtiA)
A third new song "Devouring Frenzy" has been made available at this location.
UPDATE (thanks to Abattoir)
''Devouring Frenzy'', the new video from Dutch metallers Pestilence, has been made available online. The video was produced by Frank Duijnisveld.
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Pestilence have uploaded a new song from the upcoming album, their first in fiftheen years, on the band's MySpace page. The band states:
"The recording has been finished for "Resurrection Macabre", only a few details on the artwork and we are done for the release on March 13 in Europe and April 14 in the US. To give a taste of the brutal new material you can listen to one of the new tracks exclusively on http://www.myspace.com/pestilenceofficial. The song "Horror Detox", is the first of three songs that will be uploaded to our myspace page before the releasedate."
Other songstitles are "Hangman (Into The Mind Of An Executioner)", "Synthetic Grotesque (Trying To Create Through Cloning)", "Fiend (Drugaddiction)", "Resurrection Macabre (The Return Of The Pestilence)", "Hate Suicide (Last Hours Of A Suicide-Bomber)". "Resurrection Macabre" features eleven new tracks and the limited edition first print will include three re-recordings chosen by fans. "Out Of The Body", "Chemo Therapy" and "Lost Souls" were voted most.
UPDATED, on 04.02.2009
Another new song "Hate Suicide" has been made available at this location.
UPDATED, on 04.03.2009 (thanks to Deadmeat and ArtiA)
A third new song "Devouring Frenzy" has been made available at this location.
UPDATE (thanks to Abattoir)
''Devouring Frenzy'', the new video from Dutch metallers Pestilence, has been made available online. The video was produced by Frank Duijnisveld.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Pestilence |
Metal Church - Vocalist Solo Tracks Online
Original news, posted on 17.10.2008
Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe has uploaded a couple of new solo demo tracks to his MySpace page.
Commented Ronny: "While Kurdt and Jeff are gearing up for Trans-Siberian Orchestra, I kept myself busy this morning with Steve at Head Change Studio in San Francisco. I was recording a couple demo songs Rick Van Zandt Metal Church guitarist] and I have written. I am thinking about putting them on my solo album. These are just rough recordings with a drum machine so it is what it is but I would love to hear thoughts."
UPDATE (thanks to 37592)
Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe has posted a new solo track, "What You Choose To Call Hell (I Call Home)", on his MySpace. The song features Michael Wilton from Queensrÿche on guest guitars.
Ronny Munroe will release his solo album, "The Fire Within", on April 21 via Rat Pak Records.
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Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe has uploaded a couple of new solo demo tracks to his MySpace page.
Commented Ronny: "While Kurdt and Jeff are gearing up for Trans-Siberian Orchestra, I kept myself busy this morning with Steve at Head Change Studio in San Francisco. I was recording a couple demo songs Rick Van Zandt Metal Church guitarist] and I have written. I am thinking about putting them on my solo album. These are just rough recordings with a drum machine so it is what it is but I would love to hear thoughts."
UPDATE (thanks to 37592)
Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe has posted a new solo track, "What You Choose To Call Hell (I Call Home)", on his MySpace. The song features Michael Wilton from Queensrÿche on guest guitars.
Ronny Munroe will release his solo album, "The Fire Within", on April 21 via Rat Pak Records.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Metal Church |
Endstille - New Song Online
German black metallers Endstille are currently streaming the new song "...Of Disorder" online on the Regain Records MySpace page. The track comes from their upcoming album "Verfuehrer" which will be out sometime in April or May 2009.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Endstille |
Shadowside - New Album Available For Streaming
"Dare to Dream", the new upcoming album from Brazilian power metallers Shadowside, is available for streaming in its entirety on the group's MySpace. The album streaming will be available for one month - until May 16. "Dare To Dream" is scheduled for release in the first week of May through LCM/Radar Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Shadowside |
God Dethroned - Entire New Album Streaming Online
"Passiondale", the new album from the Dutch metallers God Dethroned, is available for streaming in its entirety on the group's MySpace. The album is scheduled for release on April 24 in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy and April 27 in the rest of Europe via Metal Blade Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | God Dethroned |
Crescent Shield - Album Streaming Online
California's traditional melodic metal band Crescent Shield, which features the talents of former Destiny's End guitarist Dan DeLucie and ex-Onward vocalist Michael Grant, have made their entire second album, "The Stars of Never Seen" available for streaming on the band's official web site (click on audio player on the right handside) and MySpace.
The CD will be released via Cruz del Sur Music on the following dates:
May 8: Germany
May 11: Rest of Europe
June 2: USA/Canada
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The CD will be released via Cruz del Sur Music on the following dates:
May 8: Germany
May 11: Rest of Europe
June 2: USA/Canada
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| Source: | crescentshield.com |
| Band profile: | Crescent Shield |
Vader - New Album Tracklisting Revealed
Official press release
After a short break Vader entered the studio again to continue recording session of band's new effort "Necropolis". The tracklisting for the new album has been confirmed. At the moment Piotr "Peter" Wiwczarek is working on guitar and vocal parts. This week Tomasz "Reyash" Rejek will start laying down bass parts. Peter also announces a special guest appearance in a few solo parts on the album. As you may know, in the meantime the band signed a worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast. What a great news to keep the band even more motivated! Here is a brief report from the studioby Peter:
"Welcome again, ALL worshippers of Metal Power! The next step in creating of new album is behind us... "Necropolis" has its shape now. Today (April 16th) we finish recordings of main guitars and after a week break we coming back to the studio to make all leads, bass and vocal parts." The whole program of the album looks like this:
01. Devilized
02. Rise Of The Undead pre-production version]
03. Never Say My Name
04. Dark Heart
05. Blast
06. Impure pre-production version]
07. We Are Horde
08. Anger
09. When The Sun Drowns In Dark
10. The Sigil
11. Dei Nostri
12. Summoning The Futura
The band reportedly recorded two cover songs during the sessions too.
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After a short break Vader entered the studio again to continue recording session of band's new effort "Necropolis". The tracklisting for the new album has been confirmed. At the moment Piotr "Peter" Wiwczarek is working on guitar and vocal parts. This week Tomasz "Reyash" Rejek will start laying down bass parts. Peter also announces a special guest appearance in a few solo parts on the album. As you may know, in the meantime the band signed a worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast. What a great news to keep the band even more motivated! Here is a brief report from the studioby Peter:
"Welcome again, ALL worshippers of Metal Power! The next step in creating of new album is behind us... "Necropolis" has its shape now. Today (April 16th) we finish recordings of main guitars and after a week break we coming back to the studio to make all leads, bass and vocal parts." The whole program of the album looks like this:
01. Devilized
02. Rise Of The Undead pre-production version]
03. Never Say My Name
04. Dark Heart
05. Blast
06. Impure pre-production version]
07. We Are Horde
08. Anger
09. When The Sun Drowns In Dark
10. The Sigil
11. Dei Nostri
12. Summoning The Futura
The band reportedly recorded two cover songs during the sessions too.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Vader |
Immortal - Begin Recording New Album
According to a short message posted by the band's management on the official Immortal website, the Norwegian black metallers have commenced recording their new album:
"Immortal hordes!
The band has started to record the upcoming album!
They will be working in both Grieghallen and Abyss studios this time."
"Immortal hordes!
The band has started to record the upcoming album!
They will be working in both Grieghallen and Abyss studios this time."
| Source: | immortalofficial.com |
| Band profile: | Immortal |
Behemoth - New Album Title Revealed
Polish extreme metalers Behemoth have set "Evangelion" as the title of their 9th full length studio album due out this summer. "Evangelion" marks the follow up to the bands extremely successful 2007 release "The Apostasy"; a release which saw Behemoth acquire the supporting slot to second stage headliners Hatebreed on Ozzfest which also featured Lamb Of God, Lordi, and Nile just to name a few.
Following Ozzfest, Behemoth co-headlined the Radio Rebellion Tour with Job For A Cowboy with support from Gojira and Beneath The Massacre with the band's final North American tour being a direct support slot to Norwegian legends, Dimmu Borgir. After a short break for writing, Behemoth entered Radio Gdansk in Poland to begin recording. "Evangelion" see's Behemoth, Daniel Bergstrand and Woytek and Slawek Wieslawscy as producers with Colin Richardson (Machine Head, Slipknot, Napalm Death, Carcass) set to mix the album.
Here's what frontman Nergal has to say; "I've had this title in my head for almost a year now and it grew on me. It sounds nothing but powerful and epic which perfectly mirrors the essence of the new album. "Evangelion" comes from a Greek word "Spreading the word of God" or "spreading the good news" ...oh well, you already know that we love to play with the meanings and symbolism. We're here to show you our interpretation of what "Evangelion" really is."
Details on "Evangelion"'s packaging, artwork, track listing, and pre-orders will be announced over the coming months so be sure to keep an eye on the band's sites and Metal Blade (US) and Nuclear Blast's (Europe) sites for further information.
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Following Ozzfest, Behemoth co-headlined the Radio Rebellion Tour with Job For A Cowboy with support from Gojira and Beneath The Massacre with the band's final North American tour being a direct support slot to Norwegian legends, Dimmu Borgir. After a short break for writing, Behemoth entered Radio Gdansk in Poland to begin recording. "Evangelion" see's Behemoth, Daniel Bergstrand and Woytek and Slawek Wieslawscy as producers with Colin Richardson (Machine Head, Slipknot, Napalm Death, Carcass) set to mix the album.
Here's what frontman Nergal has to say; "I've had this title in my head for almost a year now and it grew on me. It sounds nothing but powerful and epic which perfectly mirrors the essence of the new album. "Evangelion" comes from a Greek word "Spreading the word of God" or "spreading the good news" ...oh well, you already know that we love to play with the meanings and symbolism. We're here to show you our interpretation of what "Evangelion" really is."
Details on "Evangelion"'s packaging, artwork, track listing, and pre-orders will be announced over the coming months so be sure to keep an eye on the band's sites and Metal Blade (US) and Nuclear Blast's (Europe) sites for further information.
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| Source: | behemoth.pl |
| Band profile: | Behemoth |
Trail Of Tears - New Song Online
Original news, posted on 02.04.2009
Norwegian metallers Trail Of Tears have posted online a new song, "The Feverish Alliance", on their MySpace page.
The song comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "Bloodstained Endurance", which will be released on May/June in Europe via Napalm Records. The CD was recorded and mixed over a six-week period at Sound Suite Studio in Marseille, France with producer Terje Refsnes. Mastering duties were handled by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios in Finland.
The release dates for individual countries are as follows:
May 27 - Finland, Spain
May 29 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden
Jun. 01 - Rest of Europe
Jun. 02 - USA, Canada
More details about the album were previously reported at this location.
UPDATE (thanks to 37592)
Trail Of Tears have posted another song on their MySpace. The song's called "Once Kissed By The Serpent (Twice Bitten By Truth)".
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Norwegian metallers Trail Of Tears have posted online a new song, "The Feverish Alliance", on their MySpace page.
The song comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "Bloodstained Endurance", which will be released on May/June in Europe via Napalm Records. The CD was recorded and mixed over a six-week period at Sound Suite Studio in Marseille, France with producer Terje Refsnes. Mastering duties were handled by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios in Finland.
The release dates for individual countries are as follows:
May 27 - Finland, Spain
May 29 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden
Jun. 01 - Rest of Europe
Jun. 02 - USA, Canada
More details about the album were previously reported at this location.
UPDATE (thanks to 37592)
Trail Of Tears have posted another song on their MySpace. The song's called "Once Kissed By The Serpent (Twice Bitten By Truth)".
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Trail Of Tears |
To/Die/For - Call It Quits
Vocalist Jape Perätalo of Finnish metallers To/Die/For has issued the following lengthy announcement about the band calling it a day:
"My nerves, stress level and Life came to the point that I really need to get some rest, and say goodbye for these Stressful and still nice days with To/Die/For. Since 2005 we have been through so many shitty things. We have been unlucky to meet so many shitty promoters etc. FUCK YOU ALL (this is for all of those so called promoters who ruined some of our tours, and are also one of TDF's killers.) Also I have to thank some promoters, like AYU from Mexico. And of course we met other great and friendly promoters too around the world! But... a few asshole really can kill you!?
Italy visit a couple of years ago, and US tour 2007 really sucked a huge part of my/our energy and motivation. It was a miracle that I continued after US tour until these days! Now, one booking agency tried to handle our first South-American tour and also things with this did not work. Local promoters here and there did not pay their part for the main promoters in time etc. They just could not handle things which had to be clear. I am so sad and pissed off this tour did not happen... AGAIN! We are so sorry for our fans there.
There was only 9 shows totally confirmed for almost five weeks? And many more not that "handled" things. They seemed to be working very hard for us, but still... Again I felt like "we have been through this shit before". Also all these line-up changes always stressed me a lot and made me sad, but still everyone who played with me in To/Die/For were great persons! Every line-up change killed a little part of me... well exept one!
With our latest line-up we tried to write new songs, and we had some "raw" songs, but there was One big problem! No one seemed to like the same kind of songs. Latest album came out in 2006 and after that we had only one new song? And we are not satisfied with it eather. Somethings must be wrong I think!?
Also I felt like "something is trying to drive TDF's music to wrong direction". I am gothic and that's it. I do not like Heavy metal riffs (actually I hate it!) and too many hooks here and there. I want it more simple! I want people to remember TDF as it was on "All Eternity", "Epilogue" and "IV" days.
I could write many lovely words about every TDF members I ever played with, but biggest Thanks I HAVE TO give for bassist Tonmi Lillman. He is my soulmate what comes to writing music.
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"My nerves, stress level and Life came to the point that I really need to get some rest, and say goodbye for these Stressful and still nice days with To/Die/For. Since 2005 we have been through so many shitty things. We have been unlucky to meet so many shitty promoters etc. FUCK YOU ALL (this is for all of those so called promoters who ruined some of our tours, and are also one of TDF's killers.) Also I have to thank some promoters, like AYU from Mexico. And of course we met other great and friendly promoters too around the world! But... a few asshole really can kill you!?
Italy visit a couple of years ago, and US tour 2007 really sucked a huge part of my/our energy and motivation. It was a miracle that I continued after US tour until these days! Now, one booking agency tried to handle our first South-American tour and also things with this did not work. Local promoters here and there did not pay their part for the main promoters in time etc. They just could not handle things which had to be clear. I am so sad and pissed off this tour did not happen... AGAIN! We are so sorry for our fans there.
There was only 9 shows totally confirmed for almost five weeks? And many more not that "handled" things. They seemed to be working very hard for us, but still... Again I felt like "we have been through this shit before". Also all these line-up changes always stressed me a lot and made me sad, but still everyone who played with me in To/Die/For were great persons! Every line-up change killed a little part of me... well exept one!
With our latest line-up we tried to write new songs, and we had some "raw" songs, but there was One big problem! No one seemed to like the same kind of songs. Latest album came out in 2006 and after that we had only one new song? And we are not satisfied with it eather. Somethings must be wrong I think!?
Also I felt like "something is trying to drive TDF's music to wrong direction". I am gothic and that's it. I do not like Heavy metal riffs (actually I hate it!) and too many hooks here and there. I want it more simple! I want people to remember TDF as it was on "All Eternity", "Epilogue" and "IV" days.
I could write many lovely words about every TDF members I ever played with, but biggest Thanks I HAVE TO give for bassist Tonmi Lillman. He is my soulmate what comes to writing music.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | To/Die/For |