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Aeon - Sign To Metal Blade Records
Swedish death metal band Aeon has now signed with Metal Blade Records. Speaking of the multi-album deal, the band states:
"Metal Blade is the label that we always wanted to be a part of and we are really looking forward to work with them. We think that they can give us the support we need to evolve as a band and we could not be happier so far."
Formed in 1999, the group has previously released material with Unique Leader Records and Necropolis Records. You can check out some of their material here.
Aeon has also new bass player : "The permanent bass player spot has now been filled with Max Carlberg. He have proven that he is a great bass player, an easy learner and most important of all, he is a good and decent guy. For those who attended at the Storsjöyran festival have already seen Max in action with us then as a session bass player."
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"Metal Blade is the label that we always wanted to be a part of and we are really looking forward to work with them. We think that they can give us the support we need to evolve as a band and we could not be happier so far."
Formed in 1999, the group has previously released material with Unique Leader Records and Necropolis Records. You can check out some of their material here.
Aeon has also new bass player : "The permanent bass player spot has now been filled with Max Carlberg. He have proven that he is a great bass player, an easy learner and most important of all, he is a good and decent guy. For those who attended at the Storsjöyran festival have already seen Max in action with us then as a session bass player."
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| Source: | aeon666.com |
| Band profile: | Aeon |
Shadows Fall - Enter Studio
Shadows Fall entered the studio in late-August to begin pre-production for their new album, and Atlantic Records debut. Here's an update from drummer Jason Bittner :
"Well everyone, as of 2 weeks ago we started pre-production for our new album with our producer Nick Raskulinecz. He flew out from LA on a Monday evening, and by Tuesday afternoon we were in our rehearsal room slowly dissecting all of the material that we currently have written for our Atlantic debut.
First off, I think everyone was impressed...Nick was pretty stoked with our material and ambitions, and the band was extremely excited and impressed by Nick's ideas, let alone his never-ending enthusiasm! We put a solid 6 hours in the 1st day just jamming and revamping. Later on that night brought a well-deserved evening at the bar discussing what we would do once we got in the studio.
Day 2 brought the seeds for 2 more new songs, as well as a day of actually demoing the tunes for the first time in their new forms. At this point everyone was shot, so we all decided to be smart, stay in and get some rest.
Day 3 brought another new song to the table...Matt, Jon, and Paul had a wedding to go to so we ended early, I went home to NY and Brian and Nick worked on vox for the rest of the day.
The last day, I was informed that it was going to be a vocal day only, so I stayed home to rest my arm which at this point was hamburger (Damn tendonitis!!)!! At the end of the day, Brian had a good 7 tunes demoed out vocally with some great new ideas, and Nick got on a flight back to LA.
All in all, we had a great 1st run. We can't stop talking about how much we think Nick is helping to add some more dimension to this band that we never thought existed, but don't start worrying yet, we're not cutting our hair and selling out, this record is still going to be heavy as hell!"
"Well everyone, as of 2 weeks ago we started pre-production for our new album with our producer Nick Raskulinecz. He flew out from LA on a Monday evening, and by Tuesday afternoon we were in our rehearsal room slowly dissecting all of the material that we currently have written for our Atlantic debut.
First off, I think everyone was impressed...Nick was pretty stoked with our material and ambitions, and the band was extremely excited and impressed by Nick's ideas, let alone his never-ending enthusiasm! We put a solid 6 hours in the 1st day just jamming and revamping. Later on that night brought a well-deserved evening at the bar discussing what we would do once we got in the studio.
Day 2 brought the seeds for 2 more new songs, as well as a day of actually demoing the tunes for the first time in their new forms. At this point everyone was shot, so we all decided to be smart, stay in and get some rest.
Day 3 brought another new song to the table...Matt, Jon, and Paul had a wedding to go to so we ended early, I went home to NY and Brian and Nick worked on vox for the rest of the day.
The last day, I was informed that it was going to be a vocal day only, so I stayed home to rest my arm which at this point was hamburger (Damn tendonitis!!)!! At the end of the day, Brian had a good 7 tunes demoed out vocally with some great new ideas, and Nick got on a flight back to LA.
All in all, we had a great 1st run. We can't stop talking about how much we think Nick is helping to add some more dimension to this band that we never thought existed, but don't start worrying yet, we're not cutting our hair and selling out, this record is still going to be heavy as hell!"
| Source: | shadowsfall.com |
| Band profile: | Shadows Fall |
Sabaton - To Support Lordi In Sweden
Swedish metallers Sabaton will support Eurovision Song Contest winners Lordi on the following dates:
Sep. 16 - Stockholm - Globen Anexet, Sweden
Sep. 19 - Göteborg - Lissebergshallen, Sweden
Sep. 20 - Malmö - Baltiska Hallen, Sweden
Sabaton's third full-length album, "Attero Dominatus", was released in July via Black Lodge Records.
Sep. 16 - Stockholm - Globen Anexet, Sweden
Sep. 19 - Göteborg - Lissebergshallen, Sweden
Sep. 20 - Malmö - Baltiska Hallen, Sweden
Sabaton's third full-length album, "Attero Dominatus", was released in July via Black Lodge Records.
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Sabaton |
Dream Theater - New Mike Portnoy Audio Interview Available
An interview with Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy is featured on the Rhino.com podcast. The chat begins at 21:18 of the podcast, which can be heard at this location: http://www.rhino.com/RZine/rhinocasts/index.lasso.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Opeth - New Video Interview Posted Online
Holland's FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt and guitarist Peter Lindgren. Åkerfeldt and Lindgren discuss the upcoming "deluxe" version of "Ghost Reveries", MySpace, David Coverdale, Dave Mustaine, Metallica, Scott Walker, Joni Mitchell, Danko Jones, Muse, Gigantour, changing drummers, playing live, touring, drugs and lots more. Watch the interview here.
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Opeth |
Cypher - Signs With Rusty Cage Records
Just two months after releasing their "Dutch Metal Cult Series" Rusty Cage Records signs a two record deal with Dutch best kept secret, thrash/death sensation "Cypher".
Their debut album "Darkday Carnival", produced by "Textures" guitarist Jochem Jacobs, will be released at the end of October 2006.
"Darkday Carnival" is an album that explores the darker side of the human condition, lyrics masked by more than 2000 years of deceit and corruption, musically progressing towards a more complex and dynamic style without losing the brutal, relentless edge.
You've all heard bands like In Flames, Slayer, Morbid Angel, Nevermore and Testament, but wait 'til you hear this album!
You should know what to expect by now!
More information about Cypher and Rusty Cage records:
P.O. Box 8061
1802 KB Alkmaar
The Netherlands
Mail: info@rustycagerecords.com
Web RCR: http://www.rustycagerecords.com
Web Cypher: http://www.cyphercore.com
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Their debut album "Darkday Carnival", produced by "Textures" guitarist Jochem Jacobs, will be released at the end of October 2006.
"Darkday Carnival" is an album that explores the darker side of the human condition, lyrics masked by more than 2000 years of deceit and corruption, musically progressing towards a more complex and dynamic style without losing the brutal, relentless edge.
You've all heard bands like In Flames, Slayer, Morbid Angel, Nevermore and Testament, but wait 'til you hear this album!
You should know what to expect by now!
More information about Cypher and Rusty Cage records:
P.O. Box 8061
1802 KB Alkmaar
The Netherlands
Mail: info@rustycagerecords.com
Web RCR: http://www.rustycagerecords.com
Web Cypher: http://www.cyphercore.com
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| Source: | rustycagerecords.com |
Firewind - Confirmed To Open For Dragonforce, UK Tour Dates Announced
The Greek Power Metal band Firewind had already been confirmed for a support of Dragonforce on tour, but now they've been announced to open for Dragonforce in the UK. They will play thirteen dates at the end of this year. The tour will contain Dragonforce, Firewind and All That Remains.
Here are the confirmed dates:
Nov. 29 - UK, Folkestone - Leas Cliff Hall
Nov. 30 - UK, Southampton - Guildhall
Dec. 01 - UK, Leeds - University
Dec. 02 - UK, Nottingham - Rock City
Dec. 04 - UK, Cardiff - University Students Union
Dec. 05 - UK, Birmingham - Academy
Dec. 07 - UK, Sheffield - Octagon
Dec. 08 - UK, Manchester - Academy
Dec. 09 - UK, Glasgow - Barrowlands
Dec. 11 - UK, Norwich - UEA
Dec. 12 - UK, Bristol - Academy
Dec. 13 - UK, London - Astoria
Dec. 14 - UK, London - Astoria
Here is a comment by guitarist Gus G: "This will mark our 3rd and most deadly UK strike. We're really looking forward to our first full UK tour, supporting the mighty DragonForce! Hail to England!"
In other Firewind news, the band's newest album 'Allegiance' has made it to 10th position in their own country's (Greece) chart. It has been in the top 20 for six weeks now.
Here is Gus G's comments on that: "Thanks to all the crazy Greek metalheads for their never ending support. You guys put our album up there on the Top 10 showing the world that Heavy Metal will always be strong and present! At the same time we"re reaching a new peak in our career with this. A big Thank You to everyone @ Century Media Records and EMI Greece for doing a great job on our album, you guys rule!!".
Here are the confirmed dates:
Nov. 29 - UK, Folkestone - Leas Cliff Hall
Nov. 30 - UK, Southampton - Guildhall
Dec. 01 - UK, Leeds - University
Dec. 02 - UK, Nottingham - Rock City
Dec. 04 - UK, Cardiff - University Students Union
Dec. 05 - UK, Birmingham - Academy
Dec. 07 - UK, Sheffield - Octagon
Dec. 08 - UK, Manchester - Academy
Dec. 09 - UK, Glasgow - Barrowlands
Dec. 11 - UK, Norwich - UEA
Dec. 12 - UK, Bristol - Academy
Dec. 13 - UK, London - Astoria
Dec. 14 - UK, London - Astoria
Here is a comment by guitarist Gus G: "This will mark our 3rd and most deadly UK strike. We're really looking forward to our first full UK tour, supporting the mighty DragonForce! Hail to England!"
In other Firewind news, the band's newest album 'Allegiance' has made it to 10th position in their own country's (Greece) chart. It has been in the top 20 for six weeks now.
Here is Gus G's comments on that: "Thanks to all the crazy Greek metalheads for their never ending support. You guys put our album up there on the Top 10 showing the world that Heavy Metal will always be strong and present! At the same time we"re reaching a new peak in our career with this. A big Thank You to everyone @ Century Media Records and EMI Greece for doing a great job on our album, you guys rule!!".
| Source: | firewind.gr |
| Band profile: | Firewind |
Blind Guardian, Iron Maiden, Goatwhore - New Albums Streaming Online
AOL music have uploaded the new albums for Blind Guardian, Iron Maiden and Goatwhore. All three albums are available to listen to via streaming. There are also links for buying each album. All three albums have just been released in the last few days.
Here are the links to the albums:
To listen to Blind Guardian - A Twist In The Myth, click here.
To listen to Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death, click here.
To listen to Goatwhore - A Haunting Curse, click here.
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Here are the links to the albums:
To listen to Blind Guardian - A Twist In The Myth, click here.
To listen to Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death, click here.
To listen to Goatwhore - A Haunting Curse, click here.
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
Mob Rules - New Album 'Making Of' Posted Online
Power Metal band Mob Rules have posted two new 'Making Of' diary entries on their official website. Mob Rules are in the process of creating a new album which is entitled 'Ethnolution A.D.'. Each making of entry tells about the process of recording the album, etc. Each one contains about four or five paragraphs worth. There are now four in total.
Here are the links:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3 (NEW)
Part 4 (NEW)
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Here are the links:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3 (NEW)
Part 4 (NEW)
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| Source: | mobrules.de |
| Band profile: | Mob Rules |
Marduk - New DVD Release Date Pushed Back
Swedish Black Metal band Marduk have had to push back the release date for their upcoming DVD entitled 'Blood Puke Salvation'. The DVD was originally going to be released on the 4th September, but the date is now set to the 25th September. The DVD will contain over 90 minutes of live material filmed in Tilburg, Holland and in Antwerpen, Belgium during December 2004. It will also contain promo videos, interviews and more. A teaser clip for the upcoming DVD will be posted online soon.
In other Marduk news, the band has posted a collection of photos from their showing at the Party San Open Air festival. You can view the photos here.
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In other Marduk news, the band has posted a collection of photos from their showing at the Party San Open Air festival. You can view the photos here.
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| Source: | marduk.nu |
| Band profile: | Marduk |
Satyricon - New Video Posted Online
Black Metal duo Satyricon have posted their new video 'The Pentagram Burns' online. The band have been working on the video for the last month or two, but now it's complete, and available for download. The song from the video comes from Satyricon's most recent album 'Now, Diabolical'. It was filmed in Oslo, Norway and directed by Håvard Arnstad.
You can download the video from here.
Images from the video can still be seen here.
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You can download the video from here.
Images from the video can still be seen here.
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| Source: | satyricon.no |
| Band profile: | Satyricon |
Celtic Frost - New Video Completed
Celtic Frost have "captured their innovative and dark art" in a new video clip for their new song 'A Dying God Coming Into Human Flesh'. The song comes from their thirteen year coming latest album 'Monotheist'. The "fascinatingly gloomy" video clip way directed by Swiss director Jessie Fischer (who is no relation to Celtic Frost vocallist/guitarist Thomas Gabriel Fischer). The video was filmed in Zurich, Switzerland, in mid-August this year. Check it out at these locations:
http://www.youtube.com/user/CelticFrostOfficial
http://www.myspace.com/celticfrostofficial
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http://www.youtube.com/user/CelticFrostOfficial
http://www.myspace.com/celticfrostofficial
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| Source: | celticfrost.com |
| Band profile: | Celtic Frost |
Free Downloadable Album In Memory Of Jesse Pintado
To honour the passing of the long-term recording artist Jesse Pintado, Earache Records is offering a free downloadable mp3 album. The album entitled 'In Memory Of Jesse Pintado' features some of Jesse's most well-known songs recorded during his time as guitarist for both Napalm Death and Terrorizer.
The sad news of Jesse's death in hospital in Holland on Sunday August 27th 2006 has shocked fans throughout the world, and this album serves as our small tribute to the outstanding music he created during his career.
Earache label manager Dan Tobin had the following to say about Jesse's sudden death:
'Jesse was one of the most genuine people I ever met, extremely friendly and easy-going. Its such a tragic waste. I'll remember him as part of what is my all time favourite Earache record, Terrorizer's 'World Downfall', which is simply a grindcore masterpiece, and for all his amazing work with Napalm Death that I was honoured to be a small part of. I don't think Jesse's passing has been recognised as the huge loss it is - the worlds of extreme music and grindcore/death metal have lost a true pioneer. We owe
him a massive debt and for that I'll always remember the guy fondly.'
The mp3 album can be downloaded here.
The full track listing is as follows:
01. Terrorizer - Ripped To Shreds
02. Napalm Death - The World Keeps Turning
03. Napalm Death - Throwaway
04. Terrorizer - Storm Of Stress
05. Napalm Death - Upwards And Uninterested
06. Napalm Death - I Abstain
07. Terrorizer - Corporation Pull-In
08. Napalm Death - Purist Realist
09. Napalm Death - Remain Nameless
10. Napalm Death - Inner Incineration
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The sad news of Jesse's death in hospital in Holland on Sunday August 27th 2006 has shocked fans throughout the world, and this album serves as our small tribute to the outstanding music he created during his career.
Earache label manager Dan Tobin had the following to say about Jesse's sudden death:
'Jesse was one of the most genuine people I ever met, extremely friendly and easy-going. Its such a tragic waste. I'll remember him as part of what is my all time favourite Earache record, Terrorizer's 'World Downfall', which is simply a grindcore masterpiece, and for all his amazing work with Napalm Death that I was honoured to be a small part of. I don't think Jesse's passing has been recognised as the huge loss it is - the worlds of extreme music and grindcore/death metal have lost a true pioneer. We owe
him a massive debt and for that I'll always remember the guy fondly.'
The mp3 album can be downloaded here.
The full track listing is as follows:
01. Terrorizer - Ripped To Shreds
02. Napalm Death - The World Keeps Turning
03. Napalm Death - Throwaway
04. Terrorizer - Storm Of Stress
05. Napalm Death - Upwards And Uninterested
06. Napalm Death - I Abstain
07. Terrorizer - Corporation Pull-In
08. Napalm Death - Purist Realist
09. Napalm Death - Remain Nameless
10. Napalm Death - Inner Incineration
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| Source: | earache.com |
| Band profile: | Napalm Death |
Hypocrisy - Guitarist Quits Band
Hypocrisy guitarist Andreas Holma has decided to quit the band. His reason being that he isn't motivated to be a part of the band anymore and he isn't interested in touring. As well as that, he's said that he wants to concentrate on his own project.
Hypocrisy is getting ready for their 'Machines At War' tour of the USA and Canada with Fear Factory, Decapitated and Suffocation. The band has announced that Klas Ideberg from Darkane will be filling in for Holma on this tour.
Hypocrisy is getting ready for their 'Machines At War' tour of the USA and Canada with Fear Factory, Decapitated and Suffocation. The band has announced that Klas Ideberg from Darkane will be filling in for Holma on this tour.
| Source: | hypocrisy.tv |
| Band profile: | Hypocrisy |
Battlelore - Confirm European Tour Dates With Draconian
Battlelore have confirmed the following European tour dates with Draconian on their official website:
November
22 - Vienna, Austria at Escape
23 - Munich, Germany at Backstage
24 - Bischofswerda, Germany at East Club
25 - Engelsdorf, Germany at Hellraiser
26 - Berlin, Germany at Knaack
27 - Prague, Czech Republic - venue tba
28 - tba (Germany)
29 - Essen, Germany at Turock
30 - London, UK - venue tba
December
1 - Arnhem, Holland at Goudvishal
2 - Vosselaar, Belgium at Biebob
Battlelore is currently in the studio working on their as-yet-untitled fourth album.
November
22 - Vienna, Austria at Escape
23 - Munich, Germany at Backstage
24 - Bischofswerda, Germany at East Club
25 - Engelsdorf, Germany at Hellraiser
26 - Berlin, Germany at Knaack
27 - Prague, Czech Republic - venue tba
28 - tba (Germany)
29 - Essen, Germany at Turock
30 - London, UK - venue tba
December
1 - Arnhem, Holland at Goudvishal
2 - Vosselaar, Belgium at Biebob
Battlelore is currently in the studio working on their as-yet-untitled fourth album.
| Source: | battlelore.net |
| Band profile: | Battlelore |