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Zonaria - Drop Off Winterfest Tour

Swedish Melodic Death metal band Zonaria are pulling out off the Winterfest headlined by Deicide and also featuring Samael, Vader, Devian, The Amenta and Order Of Ennead. The band explaines as follows:

"Zonaria regretfully must drop off the Winterfest 2009 tour featuring Deicide, Vader, Samael, and others due to unforseen circumstances. This is the first time in the band's career that Zonaria has ever dropped off a tour, and we vow this will never happen again. Once again, we apologize to our awesome fans expecting to see us on that tour- we will return!

In the meantime, catch us on tour with Satyricon right now!"

The remaining Satyricon/Zonaria dates can be found here.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Zonaria
Event: Deicide: Winterfest 2009 Tour
Posted: 21.11.2008 by Thryce | Comments (5)


Hatesphere - Sign With Napalm Records

Napalm Records press release

"Hatesphere has signed to Napalm Records. The Danish band has been releasing their deadly mix of Death and Thrash Metal for almost ten years. Band leader Pepe Hansen promises the upcoming will stay true to the HateSphere's attitude: "No compromise and no experiments!" Metal fans should fasten their seatbelt and prepare for an all crushing package. A new album is tentatively scheduled for spring 2009."

Guitarist Peter "Pepe" Lyse Hansen comments: "It is with great pleasure that HateSphere announce our cooperation with Napalm Records. The last year has been really hectic for us. Not in a bad sense, but we have been working hard on both new material, playing shows and changing the line-up. The great changes the band has been going through have meant that we needed a record label that would support us 100%. Napalm is not only very professional, they also have a great varied roster, and they have shown to be willing to support HateSphere in the way that we want. Our new album has been just completed, and no need to say that we really can't wait to get started with our work with Napalm. Early next year the album will be out, and Napalm Records and HateSphere are on their way. See you out there - stronger than ever!"

Source: napalmrecords.com
Band profile: Hatesphere
Posted: 21.11.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (1)


Hardcore Superstar - To Enter Studio In December

Hardcore Superstar have posted the following short update:

"On the intermediate days between Christmas and New Years Day we will start recording our new album. We will use In Flames' studio to produce the new album. Until then we are gonna rehearse our asses off!"

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Hardcore Superstar
Posted: 21.11.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (1)


Evile - Guitarist Fractures Jaw, Band Leaves Satyricon Tour

Earache Records press release

Ol Drake, lead guitarist of UK thrashers Evile fractured his jaw last night (Wednesday November 19) after the band's show in Rotterdam, Netherlands supporting Satyricon.

Evile frontman Matt Drake comments: "Ol collapsed last night and fractured his jaw and split his chin on the ground. Luckily his beard absorbed some of the blow. He's been in hospital and had X-rays and been stitched up, but he's unable to play - he can't really move - he's a mess. Ol doesn't drink, it seems to be some medical problem that's being investigated. They did an ECG and we're awaiting results. Unfortunately we're having to pull out of the tour to get home to the UK where Ol can recuperate and have some follow-up tests.

We apologise to all our fans and to anyone planning to see us at the shows. As you can imagine we're devastated we can't play, but Ol's health comes first and that's currently our priority. We will update our fans through the MySpace with news when we're back home. We won't be on any of the Satyricon tour from today."

Evile plan to resume touring duties in 2009. Keep up-to-date with news on Ol Drake's condition by checking for updates on the band's MySpace page.

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Source: earachenews.blogspot.com
Band profile: Evile
Event: Satyricon: European Tour
Posted: 21.11.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (17)


Rhapsody Of Fire - Activities Suspended

As posted by the band on their website in October already (but only brought to the attention just now):

"We would like to inform everybody that actually the Rhapsody Of Fire band activity relatively to album releases and touring has been suspended, independently from our will, for an unspecified period of time. We are sorry for that. Further news will be made available as soon as we will be in the conditions to release them. Thank you for understanding."

The last news from the band came in June when the announced Rhapsody Of Fire was in a "hard legal fight with MCM and his main representative Mr. Joey De Maio"... No further info was given by the band!

Magic Circle Music was founded by Manowar bassist Joey DeMaio in 2005 in order to give the band (Manowar) complete creative control of their operation. Furthermore it is stated on their website that "they (Manowar) saw many other bands fall to the perils of greed and commercialization in the music industry." and so through Magic Circle Music DeMaio felt he could help other developing artists avoid these "traps".

Source: rhapsodyoffire.com
Band profile: Rhapsody
Posted: 21.11.2008 by Daggon | Comments (43)


Six Feet Under - New Video Online

MTV's Headbangers Blog reports the following:

"On Halloween, Florida Death Metal veterans Six Feet Under weren't wearing black ski masks and smashing windows of all the old folks in their neighbourhood. They were onstage tearing through old favourites and treating fans to some songs from their new album "Death Rituals". During the show, they shot a new video for the song "Seed Of Filth".

"This is one of our favorite songs from the album, one we are just really stoked on," says frontman Chris Barnes. "Once again, we worked with director Mario D. Framingheddu, who has directed our videos for "Ghosts of the Undead" and "Doomsday". We're really proud of this video and how it came out."

The videoclip just premiered yesterday (November 20) on MTV's Headbangers Blog. Click here to check out "Seed Of Filth"."

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Source: mtv.com
Band profile: Six Feet Under
Posted: 21.11.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (0)


Flotsam & Jetsam - New Album Title Named

Flotsam & Jetsam guitarist Mark Simpson has issued the following update on the band's website:

"The Title of the new record is "The Cold". Travis Smith is once again going to do the cover, which we are extremely excited about because of his amazing skill and vision. The cover will also feature the debut of an up and coming new talent.

Some song titles are: "Black Cloud", "Secret Life", "Hypocrite", "Falling Short", "Take" and "I'll beat the fuck out of you". OK, that last one is not a title but it's close. 10 songs - ALL Brutal, ALL Killer, NO Filler!! We are currently finishing up guitars and starting on vocals. Still hopeful for a release in the first quarter of next year and to do as many shows as possible in support.

Thanks to everyone who made it out to KIT XI and hope to see you next year!"

Source: flotsam-and-jetsam.com
Band profile: Flotsam And Jetsam
Posted: 20.11.2008 by Thryce | Comments (5)


Overkill - European Killfest Tour With Exodus

In October, Overkill announced the following 2009 Immortalis Tour dates:

February 20 - UK London @ Carling Islington Academy
February 21 - NL Uden @ De Pul
February 22 - NL Enschede @ Atak
February 23 - GER Aschaffenburg @ Colos Saal
February 24 - GER Hamburg @ Markthalle
February 25 - GER Bochum @ Zeche
February 27 - ESP Barcelona @ Bikini
February 28 - ESP Madrid @ Sala Live
March 01 - ESP Alicante @ Nave 8
March 03 - SWI Pratteln @ Z7
March 04 - ITA Milano @ Rolling Stone
March 05 - GER Augsburg @ Spectrum
March 06 - CZ Zlin @ Metalmania Festival

Normally, Metal Church were confirmed to co-headline this tour, but the band was forced to take a hiatus from touring activities for six months after guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof got injured. Now, Exodus stepped in to replace them.

Other bands to appear on this tour are Gama Bomb and Torture Squad.

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Source: exodusattack.com
Band profile: Overkill
Event: Hellfire Festival
Posted: 20.11.2008 by Thryce | Comments (13)


Obituary - Update From The Band

Obituary have issued the following update:

"We did not play a show in Tampa, or in Florida for that matter, on our last U.S. Tour, but we have one set up now! We will be playing at the Crowbar in Ybor City on Friday, December 19th! We really had a great show the last time we played there and we are looking forward to doing another one!

I apologize for the website not getting updated since we got home from Japan, but I just did not get around to it and not much has been going on! We have just been locked in the studio and working on a new Obituary album and finishing up the Tardy Brothers Project. Both are coming along great! I will keep you updated with both of these as we get further along.

We have some give-aways planned for this Tampa show and as always we will be around for autographs! I hope to see you all out at the Crowbar on the 19th!"

Source: obituary.cc
Band profile: Obituary
Posted: 20.11.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (5)


Pain Confessor - Part Ways With Guitarist

Finnish metallers Pain Confessor have issued the following update:

"The year 2008 was all rest for everyone in the Pain Confessor camp. We've been recharging our batteries but of course found some time to record a couple of demo songs that were released in June on our homesite and our MySpace page.

After the demo, we fell back into slumber. The urge to move forward grew within us and we found ourselves in the situation where the only way to move on was to let Vesa 'Wesleyer' Säkkinen go. We longed for the same fire that burned within us in the summer of 2002 when Pain Confessor was originally conceived.

All further speculation is futile. What's important is that we are very much alive and feel that we made the correct decision in order to evolve and boost the creativity and inspiration within the band.

All systems are go, new material is in the works. Still, it is too early to talk about a new full length album as of now but we are excited about our new material. We guarantee a new album at some point.

New guitarist? We have chosen a new guitarist already. Although his identity shall remain a mystery for a short while still we can say we are proud to have him join our ranks and can't wait to utilize his vocal abilities and skills as a guitarist.

Official announcement will happen at our concert Friday the 21st of November at Rocktown, Hämeenlinna, Finland. Our new member will make his first live appearance during the show. We also have a good friend from Hateform/Mors Principium Est, Tomy Laisto, to play second guitar for the show."

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Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: Pain Confessor
Posted: 20.11.2008 by ArtiA | Comments (1)


Legion Of The Damned - New Song And Video Online

Original news, posted on 17.11.2008

A new Legion Of The Damned track, entitled "Pray And Suffer" (along with the intro, "Sermon Of Sacrilege"), is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "Cult Of The Dead", due on December 19 via Massacre Records.

"Cult Of The Dead" tracklisting:

01. Sermon Of Sacrilege (Intro)
02. Pray And Suffer
03. Black Templar
04. House Of Possession
05. Black Wings Of Yog Sothoth
06. Cult Of The Dead
07. Necrosophic Rapture
08. Enslaver Of Souls
09. Solar Overlord
10. Lucifer Saviour
11. Final Godsend

UPDATED

"Cult Of The Dead", the new video from Legion Of The Damned, can be viewed at this location.

The song comes off the band's new album, entitled "Cult Of The Dead" cover artwork], which will be released on December 19 via Massacre Records.

The CD will be made available in three different formats:
- as normal edition.
- as limited-edition digipack with a bonus DVD and as regular jewel case CD.
- as three-disc deluxe edition including a bonus CD and a bonus DVD.
The three-disc deluxe edition cover artwork] will include a CD containing a recording of the band's performance at Germany's Rock Hard festival in 2006 and a DVD featuring footage of Legion Of The Damned playing the entire "Cult Of The Dead" album in the band's rehearsal room plus interview clips.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Legion Of The Damned
Posted: 20.11.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (3)


Pantheon I - To Enter Studio In January

Pantheon I have posted the following update:

"We have spent most of our energy on writing material for the new album lately, which is scheduled for release mid-2009 through Candlelight Records. The album has been entitled "Worlds I Create", and as of today we have 7 songs done! We will enter the studio late January if everything goes as planned!

We have also done several one-off shows the last 6 months, including the Interregnum festival in Germany, and the Jalometalli festival (With Overkill, Satyricon, Mayhem +++) in Oulu, Finland. In October we did our first headliner-tour abroad, a mini-tour in Finland with Enochian Crescent (FIN) and Coprolith (FIN). We had a blast in Finland, and we hope to return soon as possible to create even more havoc!! After coming home from the mini-tour we went into Strand-Studio to record a brand new song called "I'll Come Back As Fire", which will be featured in the film "Someone's Knocking At The Door" an American horror-movie now in the post-production process. We are also proud to announce that we have signed up with Pihkamedia for festivals and tours in Finland and regarding the rest of the world we have teamed up with Listenup music."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Pantheon I
Posted: 19.11.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (0)


Samael - Solar Soul Balkans Tour Dates Announced

Samael will embark on the "Solar Soul Balkans Tour 2009" in January/February (after the Winterfest 2009 European Tour with Deicide and Vader). The trek will consist of 14 shows and will include support from Norway's Keep Of Kalessin and Slovenia's Noctiferia.

The dates are as follows:

Jan. 24 - Lodz, Poland - Dekompresja
Jan. 25 - Kraków, Poland - Loch Ness
Jan. 26 - Budapest, Hungary - Diesel
Jan. 27 - Cluj Napoca, Romania - Irish & Music
Jan. 28 - Bucarest, Romania - Preoteasa Hall
Jan. 29 - Burgas, Bulgaria - Sport Hall Izgrev
Jan. 30 - Istanbul, Turkey -
Jan. 31 - Sofia, Bulgaria - Blue Box
Feb. 01 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Mylos
Feb. 02 - Athens, Greece - Texas Necropolis
Feb. 04 - Belgrade, Serbia - SKC
Feb. 05 - Zagreb, Croatia - Boogaloo
Feb. 06 - Nova Gorica, Slovenia - Mostovna
Feb. 07 - Prato n/Firenze, Italy - Siddharta

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Source: samael.info
Band profile: Samael
Event: Solar Soul Balkans Tour 2009
Posted: 19.11.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (7)


Silentium - Entire New Album Available For Streaming

Silentium has set their forthcoming album on prelisten. "Amortean" will be released on December 3rd in Finland. All the 9 songs are available for listening at the band's MySpace site.

The band's new album was recorded at a studio in central Finland with the multi-talented mainman of Waltari, Kärtsy Hatakka. The band previously said the following about the new material: "some major surprises reserved for loyal fans, who have been more than patient in the wait for the new album. All the Silentians agree that the new material is the most impressive up to date! Prepare yourselves for a massive music experience. This fall, Silentium will be back, more powerful than ever!"

"Amortean" cover art] tracklisting:

01. Leave The Fallen Behind
02. The Messenger
03. A Knife In The Back
04. The Fallen Ones With You Tonight
05. My Broken Angel
06. The Cradle Of Nameless
07. Storm Sight Solicitude
08. Embrace The Storm
09. La Fin du Monde

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Silentium
Posted: 19.11.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (8)


Obscura - Post New Track

Obscura (Steffen Kummerer: guitar / vocals, Christian Muenzner (ex-Necrophagist): guitar, Jeroen Paul Thesseling (ex-Pestilence): bass, Hannes Grossmann (ex-Necrophagist: drums) have posted a brand new track, "Anticosmic Overload", taken from their forthcoming Relapse debut Cosmogenesis online now via the band's MySpace: http://myspace.com/realmofobscura.

Cosmogenesis will see its international release at the end of February 2009.
Additional information and album artwork can be found here.

Obscura have also recently been confirmed as co-headliners of Euroblast Festival 2009 along with Dew-Scented. This festival will take place January 24th, 2009 in Cologne, Germany. For more information, please visit http://www.myspace.com/euroblastfestival.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Obscura
Posted: 19.11.2008 by Marcel Hubregtse | Comments (0)