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Dismember - New Album Streaming Online
MP3.com is streaming the self-titled new album from Swedish Death Metal machine Dismember at this location. Also Dismember's 2006 "The God That Never Was" is streaming for free at the same location.
The new album was released in Europe on February 18th and will be out in North America on April 1st via Regain.
UPDATED on 7 March:
Dismember will make their new self-titled album available for streaming in its entirety on the group's MySpace page between March 7 (at midnight) and March 14.
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The new album was released in Europe on February 18th and will be out in North America on April 1st via Regain.
UPDATED on 7 March:
Dismember will make their new self-titled album available for streaming in its entirety on the group's MySpace page between March 7 (at midnight) and March 14.
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| Source: | mp3.com |
| Band profile: | Dismember |
Gojira - New Album Coming Later This Year
Gojira have issued the following update on their MySpace page:
"Having completed more than 220 shows in order to promote the much acclaimed "From Mars To Sirius" album, Gojira are now about to finish up the writing of their much awaited new full length to be released in Autumn 2008. The band will lock themselves in the studio from April to June.
The new and yet untitled album will include all new original material and will be released by French label Monslip / Warner in France and Listenable Records and various licensors in other territories.
The band will immediatly embark on a series of major tours in Europe and throughout the U.S. right after the release. More infos soon."
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"Having completed more than 220 shows in order to promote the much acclaimed "From Mars To Sirius" album, Gojira are now about to finish up the writing of their much awaited new full length to be released in Autumn 2008. The band will lock themselves in the studio from April to June.
The new and yet untitled album will include all new original material and will be released by French label Monslip / Warner in France and Listenable Records and various licensors in other territories.
The band will immediatly embark on a series of major tours in Europe and throughout the U.S. right after the release. More infos soon."
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Gojira |
Timo Tolkki - Quarreling With Frontiers Records
In the ongoing saga between Stratovarius guitarist Timo Tolkki and Frontiers Records in regards to the release of his new album "Saana - Warrior Of Light Pt. 1 - Journey To Crystal Island", Tolkki has issued an extensive statement on his MySpace blog.
Short synopsis: due to the fact that Frontiers haven't fullfilled its contractual obligations regarding "Saana", Timo Tolkki has terminated the contract between his production company Goldenworks and them. Regardless of that, Frontiers Records have notified Timo Tolkki by email today, that they are going to release "Saana" anyway without Timo Tolkki's permission even though they don't have the material to be able to produce the CD at all, as Frontiers only have MP3 files which are not adequate to produce a high quality CD. Also they have absolutely no graphic material for the booklet, information regarding the songs or even the lyrics...
You can find the full blog here. The Frontiers press release regarding the album can be found here.
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Short synopsis: due to the fact that Frontiers haven't fullfilled its contractual obligations regarding "Saana", Timo Tolkki has terminated the contract between his production company Goldenworks and them. Regardless of that, Frontiers Records have notified Timo Tolkki by email today, that they are going to release "Saana" anyway without Timo Tolkki's permission even though they don't have the material to be able to produce the CD at all, as Frontiers only have MP3 files which are not adequate to produce a high quality CD. Also they have absolutely no graphic material for the booklet, information regarding the songs or even the lyrics...
You can find the full blog here. The Frontiers press release regarding the album can be found here.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Stratovarius |
Cryptopsy - New Album Title Update
Extreme metal titans Cryptopsy have been forced to cancel their recently announced tour of South America in March, after drummer Flo Mounier broke his kneecap. Mounier had completed the drum tracking process for the group's new album prior to the incident, so it did not affect the recording. The tour of South America is expected to be re-scheduled later in 2008.
Cryptopsy are currently putting the finishing touches on their sixth full-length "The Unspoken King", which will surface through Century Media Records this summer. The group recently announced the addition of new frontman Matt McGachy (3 Mile Scream) and keyboards/samplist Maggie Durand to their line-up.
Guitarist Alex Auburn states: "Right now the band is plunged deeply into the production of the new album and so far everything is going well. Fans will be amazed by the diversity and open minded vision of extremes for this particular entity. Some song titles we've been working on are "Worship Your Demons," "Resurgence Of An Empire," and "Silence The Tyrants." More news to follow soon."
Cryptopsy are currently putting the finishing touches on their sixth full-length "The Unspoken King", which will surface through Century Media Records this summer. The group recently announced the addition of new frontman Matt McGachy (3 Mile Scream) and keyboards/samplist Maggie Durand to their line-up.
Guitarist Alex Auburn states: "Right now the band is plunged deeply into the production of the new album and so far everything is going well. Fans will be amazed by the diversity and open minded vision of extremes for this particular entity. Some song titles we've been working on are "Worship Your Demons," "Resurgence Of An Empire," and "Silence The Tyrants." More news to follow soon."
| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Cryptopsy |
Grave - New Song Online, Tracklist Revealed
Regain Records has launched a special Grave MySpace page (here) featuring a streaming version of the track "Bloodpath", taken from the Swedish death metallers' forthcoming album, "Dominion VIII," which will be released in Europe on April 21.
According to a band's studio report on "Dominion VIII", the new album will contain "nine tracks of sheer evil and mass brutality".
"Dominion VIII" Tracklist:
01. A World In Darkness
02. Fallen (Angel Son)
03. Deathstorm
04. Stained By Hate
05. Bloodpath
06. Annihilated Gods
07. Sinners Lust
08. Dark Signs
09. 8th Dominion
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According to a band's studio report on "Dominion VIII", the new album will contain "nine tracks of sheer evil and mass brutality".
"Dominion VIII" Tracklist:
01. A World In Darkness
02. Fallen (Angel Son)
03. Deathstorm
04. Stained By Hate
05. Bloodpath
06. Annihilated Gods
07. Sinners Lust
08. Dark Signs
09. 8th Dominion
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Grave |
Týr - Album Title And Release Date Revealed
According to a posting on the band's website, the new album by Týr will be called "Land". It is scheduled for release on May 8'th and it contains mostly Faeroese, but also Icelandic and Norwegian traditionals, re-arranged into Heavy Metal. The secondmost prevalent language will be English.
| Source: | tyr.net |
| Band profile: | Týr |
Draconian - Pre-Listening Session
Napalm Records have announced that Swedisch Gothic Doom Metal band Draconian have scheduled a very special pre-listening session for their upcoming album "Turning Season Within". In cooperation with MySpace Nordics, the entire album will be available online on the official Draconian MySpace page from February 21, 24:00 Central European Time until the official release of the album. No voice-overs, no fade-outs!
The album is scheduled for release on February 29th (Europe) and March 4th, 2008 in the US through Napalm Records.
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The album is scheduled for release on February 29th (Europe) and March 4th, 2008 in the US through Napalm Records.
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| Source: | napalmrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Draconian |
Tarot - DVD Trailer Available
A one-and-a-half-minute trailer for the forthcoming DVD from Tarot can be viewed on YouTube at this location. Also this trailer can now be downloaded in High-Quality from the Videos-section on Tarot's official website here (Xvid required).
The DVD was filmed on August 17, 2007 at club Rupla in Kuopio (Finland) with director Harri Mielonen and is scheduled for release later in the year.
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The DVD was filmed on August 17, 2007 at club Rupla in Kuopio (Finland) with director Harri Mielonen and is scheduled for release later in the year.
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| Source: | wingsofdarkness.net |
| Band profile: | Tarot |
Cavalera Conspiracy - Two Songs Available For Download
The following was written in a promotional publication by Roadrunner Records:
"The wait is over. The time is now. Many said it would never happen, that Max and Iggor Cavalera, the Brazilian brothers and visionaries that formed the groundbreaking Sepultura would reunite to make music together again. Despite having spent 12 years apart, the inescapable fact remains: Max and Iggor share blood and an unparalleled sonic kinesis. Hence, the Cavalera Conspiracy was born. While the Cavalera Conspiracy and their debut "Inflikted" may seem like the closest we'll get to a Sepultura reunion, make no mistake. The Cavalera Conspiracy is its own maniacal, untameable beast with its own set of rules.
Two tracks from the album, the title track "Inflikted" and first single "Sanctuary" are now up and doing the rounds at roadrunnerrecords.com.au website. Just go to the news section, follow the link and decide for yourself...in time it will become obvious that its only the music, not the rumours, that speaks the loudest."
Both songs are also available for download at the band's MySpace page.
"Inflikted" will be released internationally on March 24th and in the U.S.A. on March 25th.
01. Inflikted
02. Sanctuary
03. Terrorize
04. Black Ark
05. Ultra-Violent
06. Hex
07. The Doom Of All Fires
08. Bloodbrawl
09. Nevertrust
10. Hearts Of Darkness
11. Must Kill
Links:
http://www.cavaleraconspiracy.com
http://www.myspace.com/cavaleraconspiracy
Line up:
Max Cavalera - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Iggor Cavalera - Drums and Percussion
Marc Ruzzo - Lead and Rhythm Guitar (Soulfly)
Joe Duplantier - Bass (Gojira)
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"The wait is over. The time is now. Many said it would never happen, that Max and Iggor Cavalera, the Brazilian brothers and visionaries that formed the groundbreaking Sepultura would reunite to make music together again. Despite having spent 12 years apart, the inescapable fact remains: Max and Iggor share blood and an unparalleled sonic kinesis. Hence, the Cavalera Conspiracy was born. While the Cavalera Conspiracy and their debut "Inflikted" may seem like the closest we'll get to a Sepultura reunion, make no mistake. The Cavalera Conspiracy is its own maniacal, untameable beast with its own set of rules.
Two tracks from the album, the title track "Inflikted" and first single "Sanctuary" are now up and doing the rounds at roadrunnerrecords.com.au website. Just go to the news section, follow the link and decide for yourself...in time it will become obvious that its only the music, not the rumours, that speaks the loudest."
Both songs are also available for download at the band's MySpace page.
"Inflikted" will be released internationally on March 24th and in the U.S.A. on March 25th.
01. Inflikted
02. Sanctuary
03. Terrorize
04. Black Ark
05. Ultra-Violent
06. Hex
07. The Doom Of All Fires
08. Bloodbrawl
09. Nevertrust
10. Hearts Of Darkness
11. Must Kill
Links:
http://www.cavaleraconspiracy.com
http://www.myspace.com/cavaleraconspiracy
Line up:
Max Cavalera - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Iggor Cavalera - Drums and Percussion
Marc Ruzzo - Lead and Rhythm Guitar (Soulfly)
Joe Duplantier - Bass (Gojira)
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Cavalera Conspiracy |
Solitude Aeturnus - Two Albums To Be Re-Released
Metal Mind Productions Press Release:
"Solitude Aeturnus - one of the most respected names in the doom metal field with a style that borrows from classic doom as well as progressive metal. Formed in the spring of 1987, Solitude Aeturnus are still pummeling souls into doom metal submission! Robert Lowe's haunting vocals, unbelievably heavy and slow riffs, strange melodies and sublime compositions - all this complemented by the band's desperate, insane, theatrical yet profoundly personal appeal.
This legendary doom metal band from US returns today with two albums re-released by Metal Mind Productions - "Through The Darkest Hour" and "Downfall".
"Through The Darkest Hour" - Solitude Aeternus' third full-length release from 1994. Recorded in March in England at Rhythm Studios, the album showed a simpler and heavier direction, proving to be the band's best achievement yet, mainly because of an excellent production and top notch composing. New digipak edition includes 2 bonus tracks recorded during band's show in Warsaw in February 2007.
"Downfall" - re-release of the fourth album on which Solitude Aeturnus is celebrating again their very own brand of epic, powerful and variable doom metal. With this album the band prove that they have an exceptional place in the doom metal! They have managed to stay true to their roots, but still go through an evolution. New digipak edition includes 1 bonus tracks recorded during band's show in Warsaw in February 2007.
The material taken from the Crash Music archives will be released in a new digipak edition, limited to numerated 2000 copies. Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc. Both titles will be available on 3rd March 2008 in Europe."
Solitude Aeturnus -- "Through The Darkest Hour" (remastered + bonus tracks)
Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1144 DG
Barcode: 5907785031999
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numerated copies)
Genre: doom metal
Release date: 03.03.2008 Europe
Tracklist:
01. Falling
02. Haunting The Obscure
03. The 8th Day: The Mourning
04. The 9th Day: Awakening
05. Pain
06. Pawns Of Anger
07. Eternal (Dreams Part III)
08. Perfect Insanity
09. Shattered My Spirit
Bonus tracks: (Live at Stodola Club, Warsaw, Poland, 12th February 2007)
01. The 9th Day: Awakening
02. Pawns of Anger
Solitude Aeturnus -- "Downfall" (remastered + bonus track)
Label: Metal Mind Records
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"Solitude Aeturnus - one of the most respected names in the doom metal field with a style that borrows from classic doom as well as progressive metal. Formed in the spring of 1987, Solitude Aeturnus are still pummeling souls into doom metal submission! Robert Lowe's haunting vocals, unbelievably heavy and slow riffs, strange melodies and sublime compositions - all this complemented by the band's desperate, insane, theatrical yet profoundly personal appeal.
This legendary doom metal band from US returns today with two albums re-released by Metal Mind Productions - "Through The Darkest Hour" and "Downfall".
"Through The Darkest Hour" - Solitude Aeternus' third full-length release from 1994. Recorded in March in England at Rhythm Studios, the album showed a simpler and heavier direction, proving to be the band's best achievement yet, mainly because of an excellent production and top notch composing. New digipak edition includes 2 bonus tracks recorded during band's show in Warsaw in February 2007.
"Downfall" - re-release of the fourth album on which Solitude Aeturnus is celebrating again their very own brand of epic, powerful and variable doom metal. With this album the band prove that they have an exceptional place in the doom metal! They have managed to stay true to their roots, but still go through an evolution. New digipak edition includes 1 bonus tracks recorded during band's show in Warsaw in February 2007.
The material taken from the Crash Music archives will be released in a new digipak edition, limited to numerated 2000 copies. Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc. Both titles will be available on 3rd March 2008 in Europe."
Solitude Aeturnus -- "Through The Darkest Hour" (remastered + bonus tracks)
Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1144 DG
Barcode: 5907785031999
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numerated copies)
Genre: doom metal
Release date: 03.03.2008 Europe
Tracklist:
01. Falling
02. Haunting The Obscure
03. The 8th Day: The Mourning
04. The 9th Day: Awakening
05. Pain
06. Pawns Of Anger
07. Eternal (Dreams Part III)
08. Perfect Insanity
09. Shattered My Spirit
Bonus tracks: (Live at Stodola Club, Warsaw, Poland, 12th February 2007)
01. The 9th Day: Awakening
02. Pawns of Anger
Solitude Aeturnus -- "Downfall" (remastered + bonus track)
Label: Metal Mind Records
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| Source: | metalmind.com.pl |
| Band profile: | Solitude Aeturnus |
Edenbridge - New Album Samples Streaming Online
Some sound samples from the new Edenbridge album "MyEarthDream" have been put online at the band's MySpace. You can listen to them at this location.
Edenbridge sixth studio album will be out on April 25th, 2008 via Napalm Records.
"MyEarthDream" cover] will have the following tracklist:
01. The Force Within
02. Shadowplay
03. Remember Me
04. Adamantine
05. Paramount
06. Whale Rider
07. Undying Devotion
08. Fallen From Grace
09. Place Of Higher Power
10. MyEarthDream Suite (For Guitar And Orchestra)
11. MyEarthDream
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Edenbridge sixth studio album will be out on April 25th, 2008 via Napalm Records.
"MyEarthDream" cover] will have the following tracklist:
01. The Force Within
02. Shadowplay
03. Remember Me
04. Adamantine
05. Paramount
06. Whale Rider
07. Undying Devotion
08. Fallen From Grace
09. Place Of Higher Power
10. MyEarthDream Suite (For Guitar And Orchestra)
11. MyEarthDream
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| Source: | edenbridge.org |
| Band profile: | Edenbridge |
Nightwish - Win ECHO And Emma Award
Nightwish were awarded an "ECHO" as band of the year in the category "rock/alternative (international)". The other nominees in that category were Foo Fighters, Kaiser Chiefs, Marilyn Manson and Within Temptation. The ECHO Music Awards were held Friday night (February 15) in Berlin, Germany. ECHO is a German music award granted every year by the Deutsche Phono-Akademie (an association of recording companies). Nightwish performed the song "Amaranth".
All info about the ECHO 2008 at http://www.echopop.de (website in German).
UPDATED on 9 March:
At the annual Emma Awards (Finnish Grammy), Nightwish won awards in four of the six nominated categories. The jury awarded Nightwish Emma awards in the following categories: "Album Of The Year", "Metal Album Of The Year", "Band Of The Year" and "Best Selling Album 2007".
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All info about the ECHO 2008 at http://www.echopop.de (website in German).
UPDATED on 9 March:
At the annual Emma Awards (Finnish Grammy), Nightwish won awards in four of the six nominated categories. The jury awarded Nightwish Emma awards in the following categories: "Album Of The Year", "Metal Album Of The Year", "Band Of The Year" and "Best Selling Album 2007".
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| Source: | nightwish.com |
| Band profile: | Nightwish |
Saxon - Rescheduled Australian Tour Dates Announced
Saxon's Australian tour, which was originally to take place in October last year but got postponed due to visa problems, has finally been reannounced and will be taking place in May. The tour dates are as follows:
05.05.2008 Brisbane - The Arena
06.05.2008 Melbourne - Billboard
07.05.2008 Sydney - The Forum
As stated when the tour was first postponed, tickets that were purchased for the original dates will remain valid for the rescheduled dates.
In related news, Saxon will be touring Japan once more before heading to Australia. Those dates are as follows:
30.04.2008 Tokyo - O East
01.05.2008 Nagoya - Club Quattro
02.05.2008 Osaka - Club Quattro
05.05.2008 Brisbane - The Arena
06.05.2008 Melbourne - Billboard
07.05.2008 Sydney - The Forum
As stated when the tour was first postponed, tickets that were purchased for the original dates will remain valid for the rescheduled dates.
In related news, Saxon will be touring Japan once more before heading to Australia. Those dates are as follows:
30.04.2008 Tokyo - O East
01.05.2008 Nagoya - Club Quattro
02.05.2008 Osaka - Club Quattro
| Source: | saxon747.com |
| Band profile: | Saxon |
| Event: | Saxon: Australia And Japan Tour |
Voivod - To Complete Final Record
Canada's Voivod have posted the following update on their website:
"There remain 13 songs that Denis D'Amour (Piggy) had written with the band that have yet to be recorded. Michel Langevin (Away) and Denis Belanger (Snake) will track the last songs this spring bringing all the past and present members together to participate in a homage to the guitar legend of Piggy and the legacy of 25 years of a brotherhood forged by exploring metal, rock and punk ethics with an other worldly premise. Jean-Yves Theriault (Blacky) and Eric Forrest (E Force) have eagerly agreed to contribute bass tracks along with Jason Newsted (Jasonic). The End records and Nuclear Blast will release this final record once completed. Voivod may play select shows after the release as a thank you to the fans and to bring closure to a great career."
Guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour lost the battle against colon cancer in August 2005.
"There remain 13 songs that Denis D'Amour (Piggy) had written with the band that have yet to be recorded. Michel Langevin (Away) and Denis Belanger (Snake) will track the last songs this spring bringing all the past and present members together to participate in a homage to the guitar legend of Piggy and the legacy of 25 years of a brotherhood forged by exploring metal, rock and punk ethics with an other worldly premise. Jean-Yves Theriault (Blacky) and Eric Forrest (E Force) have eagerly agreed to contribute bass tracks along with Jason Newsted (Jasonic). The End records and Nuclear Blast will release this final record once completed. Voivod may play select shows after the release as a thank you to the fans and to bring closure to a great career."
Guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour lost the battle against colon cancer in August 2005.
| Source: | voivod.net |
| Band profile: | Voivod |
Venom - New Album Details
UK Metallers Venom have announced their album "Hell" is set for release in May 2008 through Universal.
Packed with 13 brand new malevolent tracks from the masters of Black Metal, Venom are now preparing to unleash this thunderous sequel to their 2006 "Metal Black" album. With song titles such as "Armageddon", "Straight To Hell", "Hand Of God", "USA For Satan", "The Power & The Glory", "Evil Perfection", "Kill The Music", and the title track "Hell".
The new album truly shows the power and intensity that is Venom, the trio of Cronos, Antton and Rage deliver the metal album of 2008.
Click here for more information.
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Packed with 13 brand new malevolent tracks from the masters of Black Metal, Venom are now preparing to unleash this thunderous sequel to their 2006 "Metal Black" album. With song titles such as "Armageddon", "Straight To Hell", "Hand Of God", "USA For Satan", "The Power & The Glory", "Evil Perfection", "Kill The Music", and the title track "Hell".
The new album truly shows the power and intensity that is Venom, the trio of Cronos, Antton and Rage deliver the metal album of 2008.
Click here for more information.
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| Source: | venomslegions.com |
| Band profile: | Venom |