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God Forbid - Another Live Video Online

Taken from The Underground Video Television Newsletter:

"Another live clip of God Forbid taken during their recent run with Hatebreed & "The Monsters Of Mayhem" tour (which also featured Evergreen Terrace & The Acacia Strain) is available online for viewing. This live video is for God Forbid's track "Broken Promise" and can
be seen at the Underground Video Television (UVTV) website, here."

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Source: uvtv.info
Band profile: God Forbid
Posted: 09.08.2007 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Wacken Open Air - Post "Thank You" Statement

After the very successful 18th edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, the following message has been posted on the festival's official website:

"Dear Metalheadz!

The 18th W:O:A is now part of our history and this year again 3 positive factors about our cult festival will stay in our minds:

- the best audience worldwide
- brilliant bands with great performances
- the sun is from Northern Germany!

We'd like to thank you for your support because without YOU we would not be what we are:

One of the biggest Heavy Metal Festival worldwide!

Of course there have been problems this year because of the disastrous weather conditions whilst the assembling period, at the park- and campinggrounds as well as at the arrival which we will try to change next year. But altogether we all celebrated a brilliant Metal party.

Furthermore we'd like to take away your fear - W:O:A will not get any bigger... we're at the limit! We will advance the logistic (f.e. entrance and exit to the Party Stage, accessibility of the festival area, etc. Furthermore there'll still be the possibility to camp at your cars of course (that's part of the W:O:A feeling) though we have to reserve our rights - in case of catchy conditions like this year - to change it.

Of course if you have had any stress and problems because of the short termed changes concerning the weather conditions we'd like to apologize. We hope that you understand this situation because without these arrangements W:O:A 2007 could not have taken place.

Watch out for 2008: Wacken Open Air, Faster-Harder-Louder!
See you in Wacken - rain or shine!

Now enjoy reading and see you next time!

Yours,

W:O:A Team"

The message also extends to include all the details of the efforts to get the festival site into good condition after the bad weather:

"...5000 sqm fleece were laid out. 1500 tons of wooden chips have been spread on top of the fleece and the whole area was covered with 600 bales of straw. For the secure stand of our visitors on the festival area the basement has also been millinged and indued with heavy weight basement plates which are also used for tanks. To dry the camping grounds a helicopter flew over the camping grounds only in a height of 60 centimetres and blew the excess water away so that the areas were dry..."

To read the full statement, visit this location.

The official Metal Storm report for the festival is currently being worked on and should be on in the not-so-distant future, so keep your eyes out for it. Expect a good lengthy three page review with over one hundred pictures of the bands and the festival site itself.

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Source: wacken.com
Posted: 08.08.2007 by Baz Anderson | Comments (13)


Sonata Arctica - Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement

Finnish Power Metallers Sonata Arctica have issued the following update:

"As many already know, our guitarist Jani Liimatainen has been absent from the line-up this spring and summer. The reason was his messing around with his compulsory military/civil/prison duty, or rather, complete failure to take care of it.

This matter, and everything that goes with it, caused a split between Jani and the other band members. This split was impossible to mend without Jani's help and co-operation.

Therefore we would like to make known the following: During fall of '06 and spring of '07, Jani's personal matters and actions drove us to a situation where we had no option but to ask Jani to leave the band.

Jani was notified of this in May, and the separation was amicable. We wanted to give Jani the chance to get his life together before making this public, which is why we didn't make this announcement earlier. We wish Jani well on his chosen path.

"Show must go on", so, facing the facts, we hereby humbly announce that Elias Viljanen is from this day forward a full and official member of Sonata Arctica.Throughout this summer, on many occasions, Elias has shown himself to be able to fill the big boots Jani left behind.

We hope our friends and our fans understand that this was the only choice left for us to make so that our band could continue. Sonata Arctica has always been, and always will be, more than the sum of its parts. The band has become for us a way of life, a lifeline that simply can not be cut off.

A long "Unia" -tour lies in front of us. We extend Elias a warm welcome to the Sonata family, and we hope the fans will, too. Sonata Arctica is whole again."

Source: sonataarctica.info
Band profile: Sonata Arctica
Posted: 06.08.2007 by Thryce | Comments (49)


Ulver - New Album Tracklist And Cover Revealed

As posted on The End Records' website:

"The End Records has set a North American release date of October 2nd, 2007 for the upcoming album "Shadows Of The Sun" from Norway's Ulver.
The album serves as the follow-up to 2004's "Blood Inside", the critically-acclaimed album that showcased the band's vibrant musical progression masterfully scripted amongst their unique vision, style and sound.
To view a large version of the "Shadows Of The Sun" artwork, go here."

In regards to the direction of the new album, the band recently posted on their official site: "Many of you have been waiting for sound, and we are sorry for the silence. We needed to be alone, without the hustle and bustle of the living. We are uncomfortable with the world, the industry and our place. We have been working, sluggishly, well aware we could end up with nothing. Nonetheless we believe we have succeeded in giving our fears some kind of form. We feel it is our most personal record to date. Low-key, dark, and tragic. As we are."

"Shadows Of The Sun" tracklisting:

01. Eos
02. All The Love
03. Like Music
04. Vigil
05. Shadows Of The Sun
06. Let The Children Go
07. Solitude
08. Funebrae
09. What Happened?

For more info on Ulver go to this location.

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Source: theendrecords.com
Band profile: Ulver
Posted: 06.08.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (7)


Hail Of Bullets - Song Online With Martin Van Drunen's Vocals

Finally, the day I know you (and we) have all been waiting for: Mr. van Drunen added his sick vocals to the 4 tracks which will soon be known as the first official Hail Of Bullets promo! He came in, had a few beers, killed a few microphones, had a few more beers, and so it was done.

We put up one song for your enjoyment, but be sure to check back regularly, we may upload another one. Note: this is still unmixed, hopefully by the end of august we'll be able to put up the real thing (i.e. mixed by the master of heaviness, Dan Swanö).

For now let this rough slice of brutality satisfy your cravings for all things death and metal!

Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Hail Of Bullets
Posted: 05.08.2007 by Marcel Hubregtse | Comments (3)


Astral Doors - New Album Details Revealed

The following message was posted on Astral Doors's official website:

"As you can see here, the new cover for our upcoming album "New Revelation" is done. It was created by the Germany company Killustrations (cover here).
We've uploaded one full song and 2 samples for you to check out of "New Revelation". The full song is the title-track. We're very curious to hear your opinion on it, so feel free to leave us a comment in the guestbook or on our new forum (which should be online within the next few days)." (You can find these samples on a jukebox by clicking here).

"New Revelation" tracklisting:

01. New Revelation
02. Freedom War
03. Pentecostal Bound
04. Bastard Son
05. Waiting For The Master
06. Planet Earth
07. Quisling
08. Cold War Survivor
09. The Gates Of Light
10. Shores Of Solitude
11. Mercenary Man
12. Lament Of The East (bonus track Japan)
13. 21st Century Medieval (bonus track Japan) *

Europe / USA: Locomotive Music, September 2007
Japan: King Records, October 2007

Recorded at: Big Turn Studio and at The Darkside, Borlange, Sweden
Mixed at: Abyss Studios, Sweden by Peter Tägtgren & Astral Doors
Mastered at: Tailormaid Productions by Peter In De Betou
Produced by: Astral Doors
* Mixed by Martin Haglund at The Darkside
Artwork: www.killustrations.com
Layout by: Claus Jensen

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Source: astraldoors.com
Band profile: Astral Doors
Posted: 04.08.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


The Old Dead Tree - New Song Online

A brand new The Old Dead Tree track entitled 'Dive', has been posted online at this location. The song comes off the Parisian goth metallers' new album "The Water Fields" due on September 17 via Season of Mist. The CD was recorded at Stage One Studio in Germany with producer Andy Classen.

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Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: The Old Dead Tree
Posted: 03.08.2007 by Thryce | Comments (2)


Enslaved - European Tour Dates

The following message was posted on Enslaved's official website:

"Enslaved said they would be back with a new European tour in the fall of 2007, and they stick to their word. 12 exclusive European shows have been officially added to the busy autumn schedule:

16th Oct 2007: Paris - Locomotive (FR)
17th Oct 2007: Lyon - CCO Villeurbanne (FR)
18th Oct 2007: Belfort - Poudrière (FR)
19th Oct 2007: Niort - Camji (FR)
20th Oct 2007: Rennes - Ubu (FR)
21st Oct 2007: London - Mean Fiddler (UK)
22nd Oct 2007: UK - TBA
23rd Oct 2007: Mezz, Breda (NL)
24th Oct 2007: Biebob, Vosselaar (B)
25th Oct 2007: Doornroosje, Nijmegen (NL)
26th Oct 2007: Munich - Backstage (DE) (w/ Secrets Of The Moon)
27th Oct 2007: Saarbrücken - Roxy (DE)

Support act(s) for the tour will be announced shortly, Secrets Of The Moon is already confirmed for Munich, Germany on Friday October 26th.

Conclusion: If you want to get something done, do it yourself - see you there!

PS: First few songs have materialized themselves for the coming Enslaved album.. Stay tuned for more news on that in the near future!"

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Source: enslaved.no
Band profile: Enslaved
Event: Enslaved: European Tour
Posted: 03.08.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (8)


Children Of Bodom - COBTV News

Posted on the Official Children of Bodom site:

"We present you the first episode of COBTV News - a special report from the studio session for the band's brand new song Tie My Rope which will appear on the upcoming Viva La Bands Volume Two CD, in stores Sept 4th throughout North America."

The video is available on Children Of Bodom's website for download or streaming.

Source: cobhc.com
Band profile: Children Of Bodom
Posted: 03.08.2007 by Unknown user | Comments (20)


Evile - Announce UK Tour

The following message was posted on Earache's website:

"August 27th sees the long-awaited release of "Enter The Grave" from upcoming Yorkshire thrashers Evile. To mark the release of their debut the band are giving away an exclusive red 7 inch with all pre-orders from the Earache webstore, along with a free Evile poster. Click here to see a picture of the red 7 inch vinyl. The vinyl is Limited Edition, with only 1,000 copies available and features two unreleased demo tracks entitled 'Darkness Shall Bring Death' and 'Sacrificial'. The 7 inch will also be available with 'Enter The Grave' from selected independent retailers. To see a list of these stores, click here.

Mixed by the legendary Flemming Rassmusen (Metallica) at the Sweet Silence studios, "Enter The Grave" is enveloped with intrigue and looks set to put no-nonsense thrash metal back on the map. Hear three advance tracks from the album at www.myspace.com/evileuk.

Pre-order the album from the Earache webstore here."

Evile will be showcasing their metallic thrash sound at an instore show at Manchester's Virgin Megastore on the day of release, August 27th.
You can also catch Evile on the road this Autumn on the following dates:

01 Sep - The Tavern - Wigan
02 Sep - The Attic - Manchester
06 Sep - The Engine Rooms - Brighton
08 Sep - Bar Monsta - London
09 Sep - The Junction - Bristol
15 Sep - All Day Thrash - The Irish Club - Birmingham
16 Sep - The Junction - York
20 Sep - Joseph's Well - Leeds
21 Sep - The Waterfront - Arbroath
27 Sep - Junktion 7 - Nottingham
28 Sep - The Rigger - Newcastle Under Lyme
03 Oct - The Twist - Colchester

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Source: earache.com
Band profile: Evile
Event: Evile: UK Tour
Posted: 03.08.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (5)


Gorefest - New Album Streaming Online

The new album of Dutch Death Metallers Gorefest, "Rise To Ruin", is available for streaming in its entirety on the band's MySpace page.

Due in the U.S. on September 25 (Candlelight) and in Europe on August 3 (Nuclear Blast), the CD was mixed by Danish producer Tue Madsen at his Antfarm studios in Århus, Denmark. "He managed to make everything sound even heavier than we'd imagined," guitarist Frank Harthoorn previously said.

For more album details click here.

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Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: Gorefest
Posted: 02.08.2007 by Thryce | Comments (4)


Chaosfear - Original Guitarist Rejoins

Brazilian Thrashers Chaosfear have posted the news on their website:

"After quitting Scars, Edu Boccomino was interested in playing with his brother Fernando once again. "Everything happened so naturally because we have been friends for such a long time. We just had a quick talk and started playing again.", said the rest of the band. Welcome back Edu."

Guitarist Eduardo Boccomino is the brother of vocalist, guitarist Fernando Boccomino. Eduardo quit the band before the release of the "Inside The Extreme World" demo. The whole demo is available for free download at the band's website at this location.

Chaosfear has started writing material for the follow-up to "One Step Behind Anger", tentatively due in 2008 via OSM Records.

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Source: chaosfear.com
Band profile: Chaosfear
Posted: 02.08.2007 by Thryce | Comments (1)


Annihilator - Rare Videos Online

Rare video clips of Canadian Thrash legends Annihilator have recently been posted on YouTube, which showcase the band performing live at various points throughout their career, including the following:

'Riff Raff' (AC/DC cover live in Japan 1995): video
official 'Syn Kill' video video
'The Perfect Virus' (live in Greece 2001): video
'Shallow Grave' (live in Greece 2001): video
'Blackest Day' (live in Paris 2002): video
'Never Neverland' (live on SwedenRock cruise 2006): video

UPDATED (on 13/08/07) thanks to Nervel:

Annihilator has posted more video's online, check them out at this YouTube location.

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Source: bravewords.com
Band profile: Annihilator
Posted: 02.08.2007 by Thryce | Comments (3)


Rotting Christ + Immolation + Belphegor - Lucifer Over America Tour 2008

The following dates have been released for the "Lucifer Over America Tour 2008" featuring Rotting Christ, Immolation, Belphegor and Averse Sefira:

February 4 - Charlote, NC @ Tremont Music Hall
February 5 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
February 6 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre
February 7 - Rochester, NY @ Penny Arcade
February 8 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
February 9 - Bedford, NH @ Mark's Place
February 10 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club
February 11 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
February 12 - Detroit, MI @ I-Rock
February 14 - Nashville, TN @ The Muse
February 15 - Mokena, IL @ The Pearl Room
February 16 - St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
February 19 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
February 20 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
February 21 - Oakland, CA @ Oakland Metro
February 22 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre
February 23 - San Marcos, CA @ Jumping Turtle
February 24 - West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
February 25 - Mexicali, MEX @ El Jardin del SIlencio Extreme
February 26 - Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theater
February 28 - Albuquerque, NM @ Launch Pad
February 29 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
March 1 - Mc Allen, TX @ Cine El Rey
March 2 - Houston, TX @ Meridian

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Source: smnnews.com
Band profile: Immolation
Posted: 02.08.2007 by Thryce | Comments (1)


Devildriver - Joins Ozzfest 2007

Devildriver have been added to this summer's Ozzfest 2007 following the departure of Mondo Generator. Starting in Dallas, TX on August 2, Devildriver will be playing the second stage at 3:30pm.

Coupled with this announcement, the band have also been forced to cancel their upcoming headlining tour of the US. It's expected they will be back out on the road in North America in early'08 to support their new record The Last Kind Words, out July 31 through Roadrunner Records.

August 2 - Dallas, TX @ Smirnoff Music Center,
August 4 - San Antonio, TX @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
August 6 - St. Louis, MO @ UMB Bank Pavilion
August 8 - Columbus, OH @ Germain Amphitheatre
August 10 - Tinley Park, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
August 12 - East Troy, WI @ Alpine Valley Music Theatre
August 14 - Indianapolis, IN @ Verizon Wireless Music Theatre
August 16 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
August 18 - Hartford, CT @ New England Dodge Music Theatre
August 20 - Boston, MA @ Tweeter Center
August 22 - Philadelphia, PA @ Tweeter Center
August 24 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Post Gazette Pavilion
August 26 - Detroit, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
August 28 - Charlotte, NC @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
August 30 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Sound Advice Amphitheatre

Devildriver off-fest dates are expected to be announced shortly.

Source: smnnews.com
Band profile: DevilDriver
Posted: 02.08.2007 by Aylee_Bodom | Comments (0)