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Type O Negative - Album Samples Online
30-second audio samples of all 10 tracks that are set to appear on the new Type O Negative album, entitled "Dead Again", are available at BarnesAndNoble.com.
"Dead Again" is scheduled for release on the following dates:
March 13 - USA/Canada
March 16 - Germany
March 19 - Europe
"Dead Again" (cover art) tracklist:
01. Dead Again
02. Tripping A Blind Man
03. The Profits Of Doom
04. September Sun
05. Halloween In Heaven
06. These Three Things
07. She Burned Me Down
08. Some Stupid Tomorrow
09. An Ode To Locksmiths
10. Haill And Farewell To Britain
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"Dead Again" is scheduled for release on the following dates:
March 13 - USA/Canada
March 16 - Germany
March 19 - Europe
"Dead Again" (cover art) tracklist:
01. Dead Again
02. Tripping A Blind Man
03. The Profits Of Doom
04. September Sun
05. Halloween In Heaven
06. These Three Things
07. She Burned Me Down
08. Some Stupid Tomorrow
09. An Ode To Locksmiths
10. Haill And Farewell To Britain
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| Source: | music.barnesandnoble.com |
| Band profile: | Type O Negative |
Nagelfar - Reissue Of Virus West Available
Van Records has reissued the third album from disbanded German black metallers Nagelfar called "Virus West".
According to a press release: "Virus West is by far the most aggressive and powerful piece of music ever released by the band, leaving the shores of melancholy and reverie behind and setting sails for harsh and wrathful fields of either fast or energetic mid-tempo tunes. The production of the album was once again taken over by Andy Classen (Belphegor, Dew Scented) within the walls of the famous Stage One studio, which means that the sound of the compositions will rearrange your entire anatomy."
"Virus West" was released in 2001, and had the following tracklisting:
01 - Hellebarn (Light Barn)
02 - Sturm Der Katharsis (Storm Of Catharsis)
03 - Hetzjagd In Palästina (Agitation In Palestine)
04 - Westwall (Western Wall)
05 - Fäden Des Schicksals" (Threads Of Fate)
06 - Protokoll Einer Folter (Protocol Of Torture)
07 - Meuterei (Mutiny)
Nagelfar (not to be confused with the Swedish Naglfar) were a German progressive black metal band.
The band was founded in 1993 by Zorn and Rhyktius V. Grhabakk von Meilenwald. After a long search for a lead vocalist, Smaug was selected; Svein von Hackenberg became acquainted with Smaug and Rhyktius at a party and entered the band's lineup as bassist in 1995. In autumn 1995, Smaug was replaced by Jander, and Garvin joined as session keyboardist. This lineup recorded the band's first demo, Als die Tore sich öffnen ("As The Gates Open"); their second demo, Jagd ("Hunt"), followed the next year before the band secured a contract with Kettenhund Records.
In 1997, the band's first album, Hünengrab im Herbst, appeared; a split EP with Dark Embrace, contraining the track "Nur ein See" ("Only One Lake") followed the same year. In 1998, Svein von Hackenberg departed for personal reasons; he was replaced by Chaos. The production of Srontgorrth, a concept album, was marred by turmoil, resulting in the departure of Jander before all the vocal tracks had been recorded.
Zingultus was Jander's replacement, and Chaos left the band shortly after the completion of Srontgorrth. In 2001, Virus West appeared; in April 2002, the band broke up for unspecified reasons.
(Source: Wikipedia)
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According to a press release: "Virus West is by far the most aggressive and powerful piece of music ever released by the band, leaving the shores of melancholy and reverie behind and setting sails for harsh and wrathful fields of either fast or energetic mid-tempo tunes. The production of the album was once again taken over by Andy Classen (Belphegor, Dew Scented) within the walls of the famous Stage One studio, which means that the sound of the compositions will rearrange your entire anatomy."
"Virus West" was released in 2001, and had the following tracklisting:
01 - Hellebarn (Light Barn)
02 - Sturm Der Katharsis (Storm Of Catharsis)
03 - Hetzjagd In Palästina (Agitation In Palestine)
04 - Westwall (Western Wall)
05 - Fäden Des Schicksals" (Threads Of Fate)
06 - Protokoll Einer Folter (Protocol Of Torture)
07 - Meuterei (Mutiny)
Nagelfar (not to be confused with the Swedish Naglfar) were a German progressive black metal band.
The band was founded in 1993 by Zorn and Rhyktius V. Grhabakk von Meilenwald. After a long search for a lead vocalist, Smaug was selected; Svein von Hackenberg became acquainted with Smaug and Rhyktius at a party and entered the band's lineup as bassist in 1995. In autumn 1995, Smaug was replaced by Jander, and Garvin joined as session keyboardist. This lineup recorded the band's first demo, Als die Tore sich öffnen ("As The Gates Open"); their second demo, Jagd ("Hunt"), followed the next year before the band secured a contract with Kettenhund Records.
In 1997, the band's first album, Hünengrab im Herbst, appeared; a split EP with Dark Embrace, contraining the track "Nur ein See" ("Only One Lake") followed the same year. In 1998, Svein von Hackenberg departed for personal reasons; he was replaced by Chaos. The production of Srontgorrth, a concept album, was marred by turmoil, resulting in the departure of Jander before all the vocal tracks had been recorded.
Zingultus was Jander's replacement, and Chaos left the band shortly after the completion of Srontgorrth. In 2001, Virus West appeared; in April 2002, the band broke up for unspecified reasons.
(Source: Wikipedia)
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
Illnath - Former Drummer Returns
Danish Symphonic Black Metal outfit Illnath have been rejoined by drummer Benjamin Johannesen, who was drummer for Illnath during 2001-2002 and 2003.
The band wrote the following on their website: "BENJAMIN IS BACK. Yep, that's right. We finally found our drummer - again. This is a big surprise for everyone, most of all ourselves. We have put everything that has happened in the past behind us, and we will focus exclusively on what is most important for Illnath - THE MUSIC. And when it comes to drums, we have always known that Benjamin was best for the band. Welcome back big daddy!!!"
Illnath recently entered Borsing Studios to begin recording their third album entitled "Three Nights In The Sewers Of Sodom".
The band wrote the following on their website: "BENJAMIN IS BACK. Yep, that's right. We finally found our drummer - again. This is a big surprise for everyone, most of all ourselves. We have put everything that has happened in the past behind us, and we will focus exclusively on what is most important for Illnath - THE MUSIC. And when it comes to drums, we have always known that Benjamin was best for the band. Welcome back big daddy!!!"
Illnath recently entered Borsing Studios to begin recording their third album entitled "Three Nights In The Sewers Of Sodom".
| Source: | illnath.dk |
| Band profile: | Illnath |
Samael - Sign With Nuclear Blast, New Song And Concert Online
Swiss metal experimentalists Samael have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The group's eighth album, "Solar Soul", is scheduled for release on June 1. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include 'Solar Soul', 'Promised Land', 'Slavocracy', 'Western Ground' and 'On The Rise'.
Commented vocalist Vorph: "We're thrilled to enter this new collaboration with an album we believe to be our greatest achievement to date. We know Nuclear Blast is providing a solid ground that will enable us to build something worth your attention. For us, it feels like the time is now!"
For more news about "Aeonics - An Anthology", Samael's best of compilation through Century Media Records, go to here.
To check out the new Samael song 'Slavocracy', taken from the upcoming CD, go to this location.
Samael's September 29, 2006 show in Lausanne was broadcast live via the Internet. You can watch the concert online at this location (courtesy of Metal Videos).
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Commented vocalist Vorph: "We're thrilled to enter this new collaboration with an album we believe to be our greatest achievement to date. We know Nuclear Blast is providing a solid ground that will enable us to build something worth your attention. For us, it feels like the time is now!"
For more news about "Aeonics - An Anthology", Samael's best of compilation through Century Media Records, go to here.
To check out the new Samael song 'Slavocracy', taken from the upcoming CD, go to this location.
Samael's September 29, 2006 show in Lausanne was broadcast live via the Internet. You can watch the concert online at this location (courtesy of Metal Videos).
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Samael |
To/Die/For - USA, Canada Tour Planned
TO/DIE/FOR on tour in US and CANADA between june26th.-july26th. 2007.
Venues and dates will be announced soon!
Venues and dates will be announced soon!
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | To/Die/For |
Catamenia - Gigs In Turkey Cancelled
Taken from the official Catamenia newsletter:
"We are really sorry to inform about this cos we were looking forward for these gigs, but here are few reasons for the cancellations:
- The flight tickets of the band haven't been booked although
the gigs were so close.
- The local promotion company hadn't solved the Venue problems
and tickets.
- Lack of coordination abilities.
- They didn't send any agreements regarding the gigs."
The regarding dates were on 17 March at Ankara, and 18 March at Istanbul.
"We are really sorry to inform about this cos we were looking forward for these gigs, but here are few reasons for the cancellations:
- The flight tickets of the band haven't been booked although
the gigs were so close.
- The local promotion company hadn't solved the Venue problems
and tickets.
- Lack of coordination abilities.
- They didn't send any agreements regarding the gigs."
The regarding dates were on 17 March at Ankara, and 18 March at Istanbul.
| Source: | catamenia.net |
| Band profile: | Catamenia |
| Event: | Catamenia: Turkey Mini Tour [CANCELLED] |
Satyricon - Working On New Album
Norwegian black metallers Satyricon have posted the following update:
"As many of you already know, we are confirmed to perform at Germany's With Full Force and Battle Of Metal, plus the Brutal Assault Festival in the Czech Republic. The actual day we are playing has not been set in stone yet at any of these festivals yet, but the time period of each festival is listed here.
2007 is a year of song writing and hopefully also recording, but we will make a few appearances here and there throughout the year. There will be a couple more festivals in the summer as well."
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"As many of you already know, we are confirmed to perform at Germany's With Full Force and Battle Of Metal, plus the Brutal Assault Festival in the Czech Republic. The actual day we are playing has not been set in stone yet at any of these festivals yet, but the time period of each festival is listed here.
2007 is a year of song writing and hopefully also recording, but we will make a few appearances here and there throughout the year. There will be a couple more festivals in the summer as well."
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| Source: | satyricon.no |
| Band profile: | Satyricon |
| Event: | With Full Force XIV |
Nile - Enter Studio Today
According to an online posting by Nile drummer George Kollias, the band will enter the studio today (Monday, February 26) to begin recording the follow-up to 2005's "Annihilation Of The Wicked", due later in the year via Nuclear Blast Records.
Said Kollias: "There is a lot of work to be done. The new songs sound REALLY great and tight. I can't wait to record!"
Said Kollias: "There is a lot of work to be done. The new songs sound REALLY great and tight. I can't wait to record!"
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Nile |
Immolation - New Song Online
You can check out a new song from Immolation entitled 'World Agony,' off their upcoming new album "Shadows In The Light", over at their official MySpace page.
"Shadows In The Light" is due for an April release via Century Media.
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"Shadows In The Light" is due for an April release via Century Media.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Immolation |
Los Angeles Murderfest - Line Up Announced
More bands have been announced Los Angeles Murderfest Version 3.0 (sponsored by SMNnews), which is slated for March 24th and 25th at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, CA:
Saturday, March 24th:
Obituary
Atheist
Repulsion
Deceased
Profecia
Lack Of Interest
Insanity
Dekapitator
Kylesa
Genghis Tron
Lair Of The Minotaur
Book Of Black Earth
Coffin Texts
Watch Me Burn
Sepsism
Letum Ascenus
Abysmal Dawn
Anemosity
Night Terror
Vesuvius
Sunday, March 25:
Brutal Truth
Pig Destroyer
Anal Cunt
Waco Jesus
Cretin
The Accused
7000 Dying Rats
Bad Acid Trip
Strong Intention
Kill The Client
Meltdown
Fetus Eaters
The Dolemite Project
Worhouse
Ruido
Progeria
Obscene Gesture
Ivebeenshot
Self Inflicted
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Saturday, March 24th:
Obituary
Atheist
Repulsion
Deceased
Profecia
Lack Of Interest
Insanity
Dekapitator
Kylesa
Genghis Tron
Lair Of The Minotaur
Book Of Black Earth
Coffin Texts
Watch Me Burn
Sepsism
Letum Ascenus
Abysmal Dawn
Anemosity
Night Terror
Vesuvius
Sunday, March 25:
Brutal Truth
Pig Destroyer
Anal Cunt
Waco Jesus
Cretin
The Accused
7000 Dying Rats
Bad Acid Trip
Strong Intention
Kill The Client
Meltdown
Fetus Eaters
The Dolemite Project
Worhouse
Ruido
Progeria
Obscene Gesture
Ivebeenshot
Self Inflicted
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| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Event: | Los Angeles Murderfest Version 3.0 |
Death Angel - Working On New Album
Guitarist Rob Cavestany of Bay Area Thrash Titans Death Angel has issued the following update:
"We've been jamming out at our studio in Oakland, creating a new album which we plan to release later this year. Good vibes are flowing! Can't wait for you to feel it?
"We're pretty much going to lay low on the live shows until we get the album completed. In fact, we did not plan to do any shows at all before summer but then we got invited to play in the Philippines! 'Pulp Summer Slam Seven' takes place at Amoranto Stadium in Manila and we can't wait to hit that outdoor stage in the sizzling heat? it's gonna be insane!
"OK, maybe one or two of the summer festivals in Europe; it's torture passing those up!
"Other than that, it's all about getting that 'studio tan,' but you can bet your sweet ass that we'll be coming your way after we drop our new disc on ya? I also want to thank each and every one of you who continue to support and enjoy our music. You make us feel so warm and fuzzy."
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"We've been jamming out at our studio in Oakland, creating a new album which we plan to release later this year. Good vibes are flowing! Can't wait for you to feel it?
"We're pretty much going to lay low on the live shows until we get the album completed. In fact, we did not plan to do any shows at all before summer but then we got invited to play in the Philippines! 'Pulp Summer Slam Seven' takes place at Amoranto Stadium in Manila and we can't wait to hit that outdoor stage in the sizzling heat? it's gonna be insane!
"OK, maybe one or two of the summer festivals in Europe; it's torture passing those up!
"Other than that, it's all about getting that 'studio tan,' but you can bet your sweet ass that we'll be coming your way after we drop our new disc on ya? I also want to thank each and every one of you who continue to support and enjoy our music. You make us feel so warm and fuzzy."
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| Source: | thegauntlet.com |
| Band profile: | Death Angel |
Behemoth - Initial Tour Dates Released; Wrapping Up Recording Process
Polish death metallers, Behemoth, appear to be lining up select U.S. shows (most likely taking place around an appearance at this year's New England Metalcore festival). Dates released so far include:
April 28 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory w/ Dimmu Borgir, etc.
April 29 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza w/ Cannibal Corpse, etc.
April 30 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Also, Behemoth are currently wrapping up the tenuous recording process for The Apostasy, "their most ambitious and epic offering yet." The new effort is being recorded in the band's hometown of Gdansk with Nergal (vocals, guitars) and longtime sound engineer Malta in the producers' chairs and is set for a late July release.
Nergal checks in with the following news: "We are almost done recording all of the guitar tracks. It is taking us much longer than we had originally expected but The Apostasy is technically the most demanding of all Behemoth albums thus far. We are extremely proud of what we've recorded and the sound is just devastating. This time I decided to use three different amps and record two guitars on each side. This way we make the guitar tone meatier and it also provides something more unique sound wise. Seth (guitars) and I are starting to record our lead parts now while Orion lays down his final bass tracks. I am so excited right now, but at the same time I have never been so stressed in my life. This album is my life now.
Last week we had a special guest on the song 'Inner Sanctum.' This is the most creepy and evil sounding tune on The Apostasy so far. However, I'm not going to reveal the name of the guest musician just yet because I do not want to ruin the surprise. All of the tracks should be completed over the next two weeks. After that I fly out to Uppsala, Sweden to being the mixing process with the acclaimed Daniel Bergstrand (Arch Enemy, In Flames) at Dugout Studios. We had long discussion about the direction of the record and we definitely seem to be on the same page. I can't wait till we start working on that."
Be sure to check out the the latest video installment from The Apostasy recordings.
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April 28 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory w/ Dimmu Borgir, etc.
April 29 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza w/ Cannibal Corpse, etc.
April 30 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Also, Behemoth are currently wrapping up the tenuous recording process for The Apostasy, "their most ambitious and epic offering yet." The new effort is being recorded in the band's hometown of Gdansk with Nergal (vocals, guitars) and longtime sound engineer Malta in the producers' chairs and is set for a late July release.
Nergal checks in with the following news: "We are almost done recording all of the guitar tracks. It is taking us much longer than we had originally expected but The Apostasy is technically the most demanding of all Behemoth albums thus far. We are extremely proud of what we've recorded and the sound is just devastating. This time I decided to use three different amps and record two guitars on each side. This way we make the guitar tone meatier and it also provides something more unique sound wise. Seth (guitars) and I are starting to record our lead parts now while Orion lays down his final bass tracks. I am so excited right now, but at the same time I have never been so stressed in my life. This album is my life now.
Last week we had a special guest on the song 'Inner Sanctum.' This is the most creepy and evil sounding tune on The Apostasy so far. However, I'm not going to reveal the name of the guest musician just yet because I do not want to ruin the surprise. All of the tracks should be completed over the next two weeks. After that I fly out to Uppsala, Sweden to being the mixing process with the acclaimed Daniel Bergstrand (Arch Enemy, In Flames) at Dugout Studios. We had long discussion about the direction of the record and we definitely seem to be on the same page. I can't wait till we start working on that."
Be sure to check out the the latest video installment from The Apostasy recordings.
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| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Behemoth |
Vader - Confirmed Australian Tour Dates
Vader have already announced 4 shows in Australia as a part of band's World Devastation Tour. The following battles have been confirmed:
24.04 Adelaide @ The Enigma Bar
26.04 Brisbane @ Club Phoenix
27.04 Sydney @ The Gaelic Club(over 18 only)
28.04 Melbourne @ The Corner
During the Australian trip, Vader will be supported by Killrazor (Sydney) and Infernal Method (Sydney).
24.04 Adelaide @ The Enigma Bar
26.04 Brisbane @ Club Phoenix
27.04 Sydney @ The Gaelic Club(over 18 only)
28.04 Melbourne @ The Corner
During the Australian trip, Vader will be supported by Killrazor (Sydney) and Infernal Method (Sydney).
| Source: | vader.pl |
| Band profile: | Vader |
| Event: | Vader: Australian Tour |
Sodom - To Tour Australia In June
Veteran German thrashers Sodom are rumored to have scheduled a headlining tour of Australia in May. Unofficial (not confirmed by Sodom website, yet) dates on pyromusic.net are as follows:
May 19 - The Gaelic Club - Sydney, AUS
May 22 - Club Phoenix - Brisbane, AUS
May 23 - Fowlers Live - Adelaide, AUS
May 25 - The HiFi Bar - Melbourne, AUS
According to Australian Metal Stormer Judas, this is almost 100% certain now, since also most of the venues have started handing out flyers advertising the gigs.
UPDATED on 28 Febr.:
According to bravewords.com and blabbermouth.com, Sodom have scheduled some Australian dates in June, and so not in May as reported above:
June
8 - HiFi Bar - Melbourne, Australia
10 - Venue TBA - Hobart (Tasmania), Australia
11 - Fowlers Live - Adelaide, Australia
13 - Club Phoenix - Brisbane, Australia
15 - The Gailic Club - Sydney, Australia
So far, no dates have been confirmed as of yet on Sodom's website.
(Thanks beer for the update)
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May 19 - The Gaelic Club - Sydney, AUS
May 22 - Club Phoenix - Brisbane, AUS
May 23 - Fowlers Live - Adelaide, AUS
May 25 - The HiFi Bar - Melbourne, AUS
According to Australian Metal Stormer Judas, this is almost 100% certain now, since also most of the venues have started handing out flyers advertising the gigs.
UPDATED on 28 Febr.:
According to bravewords.com and blabbermouth.com, Sodom have scheduled some Australian dates in June, and so not in May as reported above:
June
8 - HiFi Bar - Melbourne, Australia
10 - Venue TBA - Hobart (Tasmania), Australia
11 - Fowlers Live - Adelaide, Australia
13 - Club Phoenix - Brisbane, Australia
15 - The Gailic Club - Sydney, Australia
So far, no dates have been confirmed as of yet on Sodom's website.
(Thanks beer for the update)
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| Source: | pyromusic.net |
| Band profile: | Sodom |
| Event: | Sodom: Australian Tour |
Saxon - To Reschedule British & Irish Tour Dates
This notice has been posted on the band's official website:
"Dear friends and fans,
Because Biff has a throat infection and bad case of flu of we have to reschedule the British and Irish dates."
"Thanks a lot for your understanding in advance.
Thomas Jensen"
The rescheduled dates can be found here.
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"Dear friends and fans,
Because Biff has a throat infection and bad case of flu of we have to reschedule the British and Irish dates."
"Thanks a lot for your understanding in advance.
Thomas Jensen"
The rescheduled dates can be found here.
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| Source: | saxon747.com |
| Band profile: | Saxon |