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Mastodon - Artist Of The Month On Gametap.com
Token from the official Mastodon Newsletter:
"In their infinite wisdom, gametap.com has chosen to see fit to make Mastodon their "Artist Of The Month". What does this mean? That means that throughout the month, you'll see some exclusive content there, including a live show show just gametap.com. Click here to see the page and keep coming back throughout the month to see the latest additions."
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"In their infinite wisdom, gametap.com has chosen to see fit to make Mastodon their "Artist Of The Month". What does this mean? That means that throughout the month, you'll see some exclusive content there, including a live show show just gametap.com. Click here to see the page and keep coming back throughout the month to see the latest additions."
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| Source: | mastodonrocks.com |
| Band profile: | Mastodon |
Agent Steel - Details Revealed About New Album
California-based Speed Metallers Agent Steel have issued the following update:
"Producer Bill Metoyer is currently mixing the new album, officially titled "Alienigma", which will contain 10 brand new songs and will be released this year on Mascot Records with an European tour to commence in September with labelmates Vicious Rumors."
"Alienigma" tracklisting:
01. Wash The Planet Clean
02. Lamb To The Slaugher
03. Fashioned From Dust
04. Hail To The Chief
05. Tiamats Fall
06. Extinct
07. WPD
08. Hibridized
09. Wormwod
10. Liberty Lying Bleeding
In other news concerning their appearance on Full Metal Fest I, Agent Steel was in route to the Los Angeles airport when they received notice that the Full Metal Fest in Mexico City set forth to take place this Saturday, March 3rd got postponed! "We are disappointed, we feel bad for the metal fans, but this is not our fault we did not cancel we were ready to go and perform; actually all the bands were ready, Omen & Helstar were at the airport in Texas, Anvil were ready to as well." "We know Sodom wants to reschedule the show and so does Agent Steel"
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"Producer Bill Metoyer is currently mixing the new album, officially titled "Alienigma", which will contain 10 brand new songs and will be released this year on Mascot Records with an European tour to commence in September with labelmates Vicious Rumors."
"Alienigma" tracklisting:
01. Wash The Planet Clean
02. Lamb To The Slaugher
03. Fashioned From Dust
04. Hail To The Chief
05. Tiamats Fall
06. Extinct
07. WPD
08. Hibridized
09. Wormwod
10. Liberty Lying Bleeding
In other news concerning their appearance on Full Metal Fest I, Agent Steel was in route to the Los Angeles airport when they received notice that the Full Metal Fest in Mexico City set forth to take place this Saturday, March 3rd got postponed! "We are disappointed, we feel bad for the metal fans, but this is not our fault we did not cancel we were ready to go and perform; actually all the bands were ready, Omen & Helstar were at the airport in Texas, Anvil were ready to as well." "We know Sodom wants to reschedule the show and so does Agent Steel"
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Agent Steel |
Sodom - Cancels Mexican Full Metal Fest Appearance
Sodom, the headliner and most important band from the Full Metal Fest Vol. 1 cancelled their appearance due to unknown circumstances. The future of the event remains unknown.
The following information can be found at Blabbermouth:
"Commented the group's frontman Thomas Such (a.k.a. Tom Angelripper): "There is a problem. We can't fly. We are really pissed off, 'cause fans are waiting. the last five days we any reply from the promoter. He also cancelled three fights of our crew. So what happened? We don't want the fans to get disappointed! We also heard that the band AGENT STEEL got the same shit. We didn't get any infos about hotel address, backline etc. so we can't do a professional show the fans deserve!!!!! We are really sorry. We are disappointed, but we'll find another serious promoter help us over. The time is right after so many (17!!!) years.""
The organizer of the event hasn't talked to the press or the audience.
More info coming soon...
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The following information can be found at Blabbermouth:
"Commented the group's frontman Thomas Such (a.k.a. Tom Angelripper): "There is a problem. We can't fly. We are really pissed off, 'cause fans are waiting. the last five days we any reply from the promoter. He also cancelled three fights of our crew. So what happened? We don't want the fans to get disappointed! We also heard that the band AGENT STEEL got the same shit. We didn't get any infos about hotel address, backline etc. so we can't do a professional show the fans deserve!!!!! We are really sorry. We are disappointed, but we'll find another serious promoter help us over. The time is right after so many (17!!!) years.""
The organizer of the event hasn't talked to the press or the audience.
More info coming soon...
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Sodom |
| Event: | Full Metal Fest I |
Amorphis - New Album Recording Completed
Finnish Heavy Metallers Amorphis have posted the following update by guitarist Esa Holopainen on their website on 28 February:
"It's national celebration day. Amorphis has finished new album recordings and also today is the day of Kalevala. With the help of old and wise Väinämöinen, skilled smith Ilmarinen, adventurer-warrior Lemminkäinen, Louhi; the female ruler of Pohjola and the tragic hero Kullervo Amorphis aheads to new dimensions with upcoming album.
We have put a lot of energy and emotion into this album and hopefully it will reflect to all you next August.
Stay tuned and happy Kalevala day!"
"It's national celebration day. Amorphis has finished new album recordings and also today is the day of Kalevala. With the help of old and wise Väinämöinen, skilled smith Ilmarinen, adventurer-warrior Lemminkäinen, Louhi; the female ruler of Pohjola and the tragic hero Kullervo Amorphis aheads to new dimensions with upcoming album.
We have put a lot of energy and emotion into this album and hopefully it will reflect to all you next August.
Stay tuned and happy Kalevala day!"
| Source: | kingfooentertainment.fi |
| Band profile: | Amorphis |
Soilwork - New Second Guitarist
The following update has been posted on Soilwork's website:
"We're proud to announce that we decided who's gonna be the new second guitarist for Soilwork. After tons of gigs and tours, with different candidates, we decided that it will be Daniel Antonsson (from Dimension Zero, Pathos). It was a very hard decision to make... cause all of the guitarists we tried, have been awesome to play with. We had a great time with all of them on the tours and I'm sure they soon will be heard in another band or another constellation.
About the recording:
Dirk has arrived to Sweden, and we have been rehearsing the new songs for a couple of days now. Today we will start with the recording of the drums. And that will go on for the next week, or something. During the following 3 weeks, we will record the guitars, bass and keyboard. At the beginning of March, Björn will fly to Canada and work together with Devin Townsend, to do the vocals. It's gonna be interesting.
As I mentioned, we will try to keep ya updated as much as possible, and we will also try to upload pics and video clips from the studio. Stay tuned!
Cheers
/Ola Frenning - Soilwork"
A picture of Daniel Antonsson can be found at http://www.soilwork.org.
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"We're proud to announce that we decided who's gonna be the new second guitarist for Soilwork. After tons of gigs and tours, with different candidates, we decided that it will be Daniel Antonsson (from Dimension Zero, Pathos). It was a very hard decision to make... cause all of the guitarists we tried, have been awesome to play with. We had a great time with all of them on the tours and I'm sure they soon will be heard in another band or another constellation.
About the recording:
Dirk has arrived to Sweden, and we have been rehearsing the new songs for a couple of days now. Today we will start with the recording of the drums. And that will go on for the next week, or something. During the following 3 weeks, we will record the guitars, bass and keyboard. At the beginning of March, Björn will fly to Canada and work together with Devin Townsend, to do the vocals. It's gonna be interesting.
As I mentioned, we will try to keep ya updated as much as possible, and we will also try to upload pics and video clips from the studio. Stay tuned!
Cheers
/Ola Frenning - Soilwork"
A picture of Daniel Antonsson can be found at http://www.soilwork.org.
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| Source: | soilwork.org |
| Band profile: | Soilwork |
The 69 Eyes - Entire Album Streaming Online
The 69 Eyes' forthcoming new album "Angels" out through Virgin/EMI on March 5th, is currently streaming in it's entirety at the band's MySpace page.
"Angels" tracklisting:
01. Angels
02. Never Say Die
03. Rocker
04. Ghost
05. Perfect Skin
06. Wings & Hearts
07. Star Of Fate
08. Los Angeles
09. In My Name
10. Shadow Of Your Love
11. Frankenhooker
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"Angels" tracklisting:
01. Angels
02. Never Say Die
03. Rocker
04. Ghost
05. Perfect Skin
06. Wings & Hearts
07. Star Of Fate
08. Los Angeles
09. In My Name
10. Shadow Of Your Love
11. Frankenhooker
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The 69 Eyes |
Mayhem - Upcoming Album Details
Season Of Mist has set an April 23 release date for the new Mayhem album, "Ordo Ab Chao". A track from the CD, entitled "Anti", is available for download at this location.
"Ordo Ab Chao" (view cover artwork here) tracklisting:
01. A Wise Birthgiver
02. Wall Of Water
03. Great Work Of Ages
04. Deconsecrate
05. Illuminate Eliminate
06. Psychic Horns
07. Key To The Storms
08. Anti
Commented guitarist Blasphemer (a.k.a. Rune Erickson): "The sound is raw and powerful, and listening to it, it reminds me of the 'Wolf's Lair Abyss' era, only more varied and more philosophical. The album also contains the most aggressive songs in the Mayhem history as well as the most wicked and darkest."
The upcoming CD will mark Mayhem's first release since 1993 with vocalist Attila Csihar back behind the microphone.
Csihar rejoined Mayhem in November 2004 as the replacement for departed singer Maniac (real name Sven Erik Kristiansen).
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"Ordo Ab Chao" (view cover artwork here) tracklisting:
01. A Wise Birthgiver
02. Wall Of Water
03. Great Work Of Ages
04. Deconsecrate
05. Illuminate Eliminate
06. Psychic Horns
07. Key To The Storms
08. Anti
Commented guitarist Blasphemer (a.k.a. Rune Erickson): "The sound is raw and powerful, and listening to it, it reminds me of the 'Wolf's Lair Abyss' era, only more varied and more philosophical. The album also contains the most aggressive songs in the Mayhem history as well as the most wicked and darkest."
The upcoming CD will mark Mayhem's first release since 1993 with vocalist Attila Csihar back behind the microphone.
Csihar rejoined Mayhem in November 2004 as the replacement for departed singer Maniac (real name Sven Erik Kristiansen).
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Mayhem |
Cephalic Carnage - Near Completion Of New Record
Cephalic Carnage are currently wrapping up the recording process on their new full-length album. The band has spent most of the winter locked in their new recording studio with long time producer/engineer Dave Otero working on their fifth full-length. Advance song titles include: "Endless Cycle Of Violence," "Touched By An Angel," "Vaporized," "G.lobal O.verhaul D.vice," and "Ov Vicissitude." The still-as-yet-untitled record is expected to see a May 2007 release.
Additionally, Cephalic Carnage will kick-off a week's worth of Texas and New Mexico tour dates with Brujeria starting tomorrow, March 2nd, in El Paso, TX. A complete listing of tour dates can be found online here with more to be announced soon.
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Additionally, Cephalic Carnage will kick-off a week's worth of Texas and New Mexico tour dates with Brujeria starting tomorrow, March 2nd, in El Paso, TX. A complete listing of tour dates can be found online here with more to be announced soon.
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| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Cephalic Carnage |
Megadeth - New Song Posted Online
You can check out a new song from Megadeth entitled "Sleepwalker," off their upcoming new album United Abominations, online here.
Lyrics of the song can be found here.
The album is currently scheduled to be released on May 15, 2007.
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Lyrics of the song can be found here.
The album is currently scheduled to be released on May 15, 2007.
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| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Odious Mortem - New Album Ready
One of the most promising bands in 2005 will finally release their Willowtip Records debut "Cryptic Implosion" somewhere in April; their fans expectations are high enough already, stay tuned for what it'll surely be one of the best Death Metal albums of 2007.
As always, Metal Storm will offer a full review on this album for those who are requesting it already; wait for it on the reviews section a couple of months from now, it will be worthwhile believe me.
for now, you can pre-order the album directly from the official Willowtip Records Site and you can hear some samples there as well.
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As always, Metal Storm will offer a full review on this album for those who are requesting it already; wait for it on the reviews section a couple of months from now, it will be worthwhile believe me.
for now, you can pre-order the album directly from the official Willowtip Records Site and you can hear some samples there as well.
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| Source: | odiousmortem.com |
| Band profile: | Odious Mortem |
Soulitude - New Album This Year & To Become A Live Band
There will be another work released in 2007.
Almost 100% of the music is written and now it is time to start writing the lyrics.
This time it won't be a conceptual album. Music is more fresh and up-to-date, less epic but more solid and powerfull. I've been in contact with a couple of musicians for the vocals and drums and I hope to start recording in spring so the album may be ready at the end of spring or summer.
There won't be so many singers as in the first album because I'd like to have fix members so Soulitude can became also a live band and not only studio project.
Cover artwork is going to be done again by Xabier Amezaga, that is also the webmaster of this site.
Almost 100% of the music is written and now it is time to start writing the lyrics.
This time it won't be a conceptual album. Music is more fresh and up-to-date, less epic but more solid and powerfull. I've been in contact with a couple of musicians for the vocals and drums and I hope to start recording in spring so the album may be ready at the end of spring or summer.
There won't be so many singers as in the first album because I'd like to have fix members so Soulitude can became also a live band and not only studio project.
Cover artwork is going to be done again by Xabier Amezaga, that is also the webmaster of this site.
| Source: | soulitude-web.com |
Octavia Sperati - New Album In May
We are proud to announce that Octavia Sperati's new album entitled "Grace Submerged" will be released via Candlelight Records in May. There will be two release dates; one to coincide with the band's release party in Bergen on the 16th of May (actual Norwegian release date is the 10th of May), and for the rest of Europe it is May 21st. The Japanese and North American dates are still to be confirmed.
The album will contain the following tracks:
Provenance of hate
Deprivation
Guilty am I
Don't believe a word
As fire swept clean the earth
Moonlit
Going north
...and then the world froze
The final rest
Submerged
The album will contain the following tracks:
Provenance of hate
Deprivation
Guilty am I
Don't believe a word
As fire swept clean the earth
Moonlit
Going north
...and then the world froze
The final rest
Submerged
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Octavia Sperati |
Tristania - Departure Of Vibeke
Tristania is sorry to announce that Vibeke has decided to leave the band due to personal reasons. The band regrets this fact, but respect her decision and wish her all the best in the future.
Tristania is now looking to find a new female singer, as they are anxious to start touring and promoting the new album.
Please send demos, along with a recent photograph, to;
Tristania
Askeladdveien 12
N-4019 Stavanger
Norway
Tristania is now looking to find a new female singer, as they are anxious to start touring and promoting the new album.
Please send demos, along with a recent photograph, to;
Tristania
Askeladdveien 12
N-4019 Stavanger
Norway
| Source: | tristania.com |
| Band profile: | Tristania |
KoRn - Entire MTV Unplugged Album Available For Streaming
KoRn's entire "MTV Unplugged" CD is available for streaming at mtv.nl.
KoRn's "Unplugged" show will premiere on MTV on March 2, with the CD arriving on March 6. The show will be broadcasted on MTV.nl on March 4 at 24.00.
Guests include members of The Cure as well as Evanescence singer Amy Lee and Chester Bennington from Linkin Park.
KoRn is currently recording its eighth studio album and plans to release it this summer. Veteran rock drummer Terry Bozzio is filling in for original KoRn drummer David Silveria, who is taking a hiatus from the group.
A tracklisting of the "MTV Unplugged Album" goes as follows:
01. Blind
02. Hollow Life
03. Freak On A Leash ft. Amy Lee
04. Falling Away
05. Creep
06. Love Song
07. Got The Life
08. Twisted Transistor
09. Coming Undone
10. Make It Bad / In Between Days ft. The Cure
11. Throw Me Away
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KoRn's "Unplugged" show will premiere on MTV on March 2, with the CD arriving on March 6. The show will be broadcasted on MTV.nl on March 4 at 24.00.
Guests include members of The Cure as well as Evanescence singer Amy Lee and Chester Bennington from Linkin Park.
KoRn is currently recording its eighth studio album and plans to release it this summer. Veteran rock drummer Terry Bozzio is filling in for original KoRn drummer David Silveria, who is taking a hiatus from the group.
A tracklisting of the "MTV Unplugged Album" goes as follows:
01. Blind
02. Hollow Life
03. Freak On A Leash ft. Amy Lee
04. Falling Away
05. Creep
06. Love Song
07. Got The Life
08. Twisted Transistor
09. Coming Undone
10. Make It Bad / In Between Days ft. The Cure
11. Throw Me Away
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Korn |
Black Sabbath - New Single Streaming Online
Rhino Records has the new Black Sabbath track, 'The Devil Cried', streaming at the following locations: Windows Media (100k), Windows Media (56k), Real Player, Quicktime Stream.
The song was written and produced by guitarist Tony Iommi and singer Ronnie James Dio and recorded with bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Vinny Appice in November 2006 in the UK. The song was engineered and mixed by Mike Exeter who worked on Fused and The 1996 DEP Sessions (both featuring Iommi and Glenn Hughes).
The single will be released in digital form to the public via all digital retailers on Tuesday, March 13th. The track is available on the forthcoming "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years compilation" CD, due out on April 3rd via Rhino. More info about that album can be found here.
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The song was written and produced by guitarist Tony Iommi and singer Ronnie James Dio and recorded with bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Vinny Appice in November 2006 in the UK. The song was engineered and mixed by Mike Exeter who worked on Fused and The 1996 DEP Sessions (both featuring Iommi and Glenn Hughes).
The single will be released in digital form to the public via all digital retailers on Tuesday, March 13th. The track is available on the forthcoming "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years compilation" CD, due out on April 3rd via Rhino. More info about that album can be found here.
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Black Sabbath |