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Shadows Fall - New Song Posted Online

You can check out a new track entitled "In Effigy" off Shadows Fall's upcoming new album, Fallout From The War, here. The album will be released on June 13th through Century Media.

Official "Fallout From The War" Track listing:

1. In Effigy
2. Will To Rebuild
3. Haunting Me Endlessly
4. Seize The Calm
5. Carpal Tunnel
6. Going, Going, Gone.
7. Deadworld
8. This Is My Own
9. December (Only Living Witness)
10. Mark Of The Squealer (Leeway)
11. Teasn', Pleasn' (Dangerous Toys)

Source : http://www.centurymedia.com

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Band profile: Shadows Fall
Posted: 05.05.2006 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Penumbra - New Female Vocalist

The following message has been posted at Penumbra's official website:

"Penumbra is proud of welcoming their new brillant female singer, Asphodel. Asphodel's beautiful voice perfectly suits the new musical direction Penumbra has taken since their last album Seclusion. Jarlaath also declared that she conquered Penumbra with both her great vocal talent but also with her personality.

Asphodel already started touring with Penumbra and recently debuted live in Belgium and in the Netherlands in April 2006. She proved to be able to adapt the older songs as her own and her voice completely blended with Penumbra's atmosphere."

Source: penumbra-band.com
Band profile: Penumbra
Posted: 05.05.2006 by Music4TheSpirit | Comments (3)


Tristania - Announce New Album Title

The following press release has been posted on Tristania's official website:

We are eager to announce that the new album is completely finished. We are all delighted with our latest creation, which has been named Illumination. The planned release is in September.

Some titles from the album are Sanguine Sky, Open Ground, Lotus, Down and Mercyside, to mention a few. All titles will be revealed at a later date.

True to tradition, we have made an album with a definite and unmistakably Tristanian sound, but which also brings a lot of new and fresh material. The album is another evolutionary step and lets us explore new areas while staying true to our roots.

On every track, the moods and elements are plentiful; ranging from doom to industrial, from soothing synthesizer passages to technical metal riffs, from dark ballads to classic goth rock - it's all there. We've used a string quartet on several tracks, which attributed yet another dimension to those songs.

The collaboration with producer Waldemar Sorychta worked really great; we all worked well together as a team. We are delighted with the production, which is exceedingly powerful. Waldemar also came to Norway, prior to going into studio, for two pre-production sessions. This was a very rewarding process which left us better prepared than ever going into the studio.

It is hard to describe the individual songs, but as ever, the material is very diverse. In a few weeks time, we will post samples from the album online, to give you an impression of the release. We will also post a video collage from recordings made in Woodhouse Studios, where we have spent quite some time this spring.

Illumination sports some of the strongest vocal performances from both Vibeke and Østen. The extreme vocals are less frequent, but the parts appearing on the album are truly great. We wanted to get someone special to do these parts, and were lucky to get one of our personal favourites in the field to make a guest appearance on the album; namely Vorph from Samael. His performance is truly of the highest standard.

The music is written by Anders & Einar, with a couple of tracks co-written with producer Waldemar during the pre-production in Norway. Østen is the main lyricist, although Einar has written words for a few songs. Kjartan Hermansen has also once again shared with us his skills as a lyricist.

Those of you who will see us on the Evolution Fest in Italy and Mera Luna in Germany this summer will get to listen to some of the new material - that's a promise. A lot of the new tracks will be killer live material.

Source: tristania.com
Band profile: Tristania
Posted: 05.05.2006 by Music4TheSpirit | Comments (0)


Anaal Nathrakh - New Album Almost Complete

Anaal Nathrakh are approximately 70% finished with the recording of their new album. The following may help plug the gaping hole between now and its release:

Owing to the lack of regard for decency shared by Mordgrimm and Earache records, the labels have decided to mutually re-release Anaal Nathrakh's 'The Codex Necro' and 'When Fire Rains Down From The Sky, Mankind Will Reap As It Has Sown' (label will vary according to territory). To further extend the list of various justifications for their respective punishment, obliteration and damnation, those concerned have chosen to augment these versions of the recordings by the inclusion of the following:

The Codex Necro will have bonus tracks comprising the Peel Session recorded for the late John Peel's legendary radio show at the BBC studios at the great man's personal request. These include the first ever performance of 'The Oblivion Gene,' later to appear in its full re-recorded form on the subsequent album Domine Non Es Dignus. No, that doesn't mean this session was the first recording of the song, it means it was the first performance EVER, the song was never even rehearsed before this recording session.

When Fire... is reissued with the inclusion of Anaal Nathrakh's full live band debut, the Rock Show live session recorded for the BBC radio show of the same name. Notable in this instance, alongside performances from Ventnor and Chemical Nova, are the appearances of Emburyonymous making its live debut for the band, and Nick Barker who bastardised for this recording alone.

The releases are simultaneous for the American territory on the 18th of April, and releases in other territories will follow in the weeks after this date.

Source: smnnews.com
Band profile: Anaal Nathrakh
Posted: 04.05.2006 by Herzebeth | Comments (0)


Nevermore - Guitarist Smyth Suffers Kidney Failure

Unfortunately we have to report that Nevermore guitarist Steve Smyth has been recently diagnosed with end stage kidney failure, the result of a congenital birth defect.

Smyth comments: "I have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, and have been advised to preserve my health as much as possible at this time, as I am facing 'complete renal failure' within six months, and ultimately, a transplant. Due to my recently diagnosed condition, I have decided not to join the band on the In Flames US tour. I want to be fair to the fans, and be able to give them a show I know I can deliver night after night. I will, however, join Nevermore on all four of the European festivals on our itinerary in early June: Gods of Metal, Rock Hard, Rott Fest, and Sweden Rock, after which, the doctors should have some news about the next step in my treatment. I will say this: I will fight this, and I will be back!"

Jag Panzer guitarist Chris Broderick will fill in for Smyth on the upcoming US tour, after which Smyth will rejoin the band for the aforementioned European festival dates. For more from Smyth about his health situation and future career plans, please visit http://www.stevesmyth.com .

Source: centurymedia.com
Band profile: Nevermore
Posted: 03.05.2006 by Promonex | Comments (2)


Panzerchrist - New Album Details & MP3 Online

Danish war specialists Panzerchrist, who embody Reno Kiilerich (ex-Dimmu Borgir/Dew-Scented) on drums and Bo Summer (Illdisposed) on vocals, have revealed the tracklist of their upcoming full length album, tentatively titled "Battalion Beast". Drums, guitars and bass were all recorded at Studio Smart N' Hard with Jacob Bredahl (Hatesphere) during February/March 2006. Vocals and keyboard were recorded by Ziggy at studio Zigsound. The latter was also responsible for mixing and mastering the album.

The full tracklist of "Battalion Beast" (vie cover here) will be:
01. The lean black cruisers (mp3 )
02. The Gods they do not give us long
03. He is dead who will not fight
04. Infants' Graves
05. Weep no more
06. Flame of the Panzerchrist
07. Lumps of rotting clay
08. War in the north
09. The spirit of soldiers

"Battalion Beast" is scheduled for a July release through Neurotic Records and packages with CD/Shirt/Poster are expected to put up for pre-order soon.

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Source: neurotic-records.com
Band profile: Panzerchrist
Posted: 03.05.2006 by Music4TheSpirit | Comments (0)


Firewind - New Album Details

Firewind new album entitled "Allegiance" is done and ready to be unleashed upon the European metal world on July 24th, 2006.

Firewind - "Allegiance" CD (48:42):

Track-listing:

1. Allegiance (4:41)
2. Insanity (4:29)
3. Falling To Pieces (4:03)
4. Ready To Strike (4:35)
5. Breaking The Silence (4:03)
6. Deliverance (6:07)
7. Till The End of Time (4:36)
8. Dreamchaser (4:07)
9. Before The Storm (3:42)
10. The Essence (4:19)
11. Where Do We Go From Here? (3:57)

The album's first single "Falling To Pieces" will be released June 19th, 2006 in Greece. It will include the title track as edit version, the non-album track "Demon Nights" and the Blackfoot cover "Teenage Idol" (also unreleased). The band actually also just finished shooting a video clip for "Falling To Pieces" with Swedish producer Patric Ullaeus (Lacuna Coil, Within Temptation, In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, etc.).

These are some of the coming live dates in 2006, more will be added soon:

06.05. Thessaloniki / Greece @ Mylos (Supporting Dokken)
10.06. Sölvesborg / Sweden @ Sweden Rock Festival - www.swedenrock.com
17.06. Lorca / Spain @ Lorca Rock Festival - www.lorcarockfestival.com

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Source: centurymedia.com
Band profile: Firewind
Posted: 03.05.2006 by Music4TheSpirit | Comments (0)


Ministry - New Album Streamed Online

Ministry's new album "Rio Grande Blood" is featured on AOL's "First Listen" series where you can stream the entire album from May 1 to May 8. Check it out at this location.

Source : http://music.aol.com

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Posted: 01.05.2006 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Thy Majestie - Announce New Singer

Thy Majestie have posted the following message on their official website :

"We have a great news : we have a new singer!!!
It's Matt Aub, singer and guitar for Timelord, Matt sent us a demo of "Maiden of Steel" sung by him and... WOW, brilliant ! Great "heavy metal" voice.
So we decided to accept him, even if he lives thousand miles from us, in the U.S.A.
More news later on !"

Former singer Giulio Di Gregorio left the band last week due to personal reasons.

Source : http://www.thymajestie.com

Band profile: Thy Majestie
Posted: 01.05.2006 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Myopia - Distributed Through ForeshadowProductions

Polish extreme mettalers Myopia signed a worldwide distribution deal with young Polish metal label Foreshadow Productions for their newest full-length album entitled "Enter Insect Masterplan". This unique three-piece play outstanding technical and twisted death metal. Although, drawing inspiration from the best representatives of twisted and highly original death art as Voivod or Meshuggah, Myopia creates a sonic assault of pioneering proportions. Killer drum blasts, heavy & raw guitar work as well as energetic deathish vocals make this album stand out from the crowd. After the introductory 'Planet Groth', relatively short and musically thick songs will make your head start moving from the very first opening sounds of 'The Colony'! The album, being entirely dedicated to the late Voivod mastermind Denis D'amour, defends itself without further encouragement. This is technical, twisted and forward thinking death metal at its best!

Full mp3 download of "Project Insect" track:

http://www.foreshadow.info/audio/myopia_project-insect.mp3

More information can be easily obtained from http://www.foreshadow.info
Posted: 01.05.2006 by KwonVerge | Comments (0)


Diamond Head - To Release Live DVD

As posted on the official website on April 27th 2006:

The DVD of the Astoria show is due for a release this summer. You can follow the link to Secret Records* website for release dates and tracklistings.

* Below is the info from Secret Records:

Filmed & Recorded at The Astoria, London, 4th November 2005

Release date: 2006

TRACK LISTING:

* Am I Evil (intro)
* It's Electric
* Give It To Me
* The Prince
* Mine All Mine
* Lightning To The Nations
* Fallen Angel
* To The Devil His Due
* Alimony
* I Can't Help Myself
* Sucking My Love
* Streets Of Gold
* Helpless
* Am I Evil
* Heat Of The Night

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Source: diamond-head.net and secretrecordslimite...
Posted: 30.04.2006 by wrathchild | Comments (0)


Destroyer 666 - Updates

24 / 4 / 2006 Transmission IV

Returned now somewhat intact from the Whisky and Wrath Tour. No tour report, you were either there or you were'nt. No vicarious thrills here I'm afraid. But in short, fucking Killer! Only a one or two quiet shows throughout the whole 18 shows.

Revenge were great to tour with. Fine folk. Folk whose actions reflect clearly there lyrics, image and stance. An honour and pleasure for all in D666. Our thanks to all the maniac wild wolves and foxes who made it out to the shows to support the tour. We are truly indebted to you. We know its been a long time since our last release, so to recieve so much continued support is a humbling experience.

And finally on that front, our thanks to Steve and Shaky Axel for a massive effort in the face of sometimes dispiriting obstacles. For those who asked, yes, we are working on a new album which we hope to record after the US/Mexico/Sth America Assault both of which are planned for late in the year. Dates will be posted when confirmed.

Source: destroyer666.net
Band profile: Deströyer 666
Posted: 30.04.2006 by Jason W. | Comments (0)


HIM - Video Posted Online

HIM's new video for the song "Killing Loneliness" has been posted online at this location.

The new "Killing Loneliness" video was shot on April 2 in Los Angeles, California. HIM were joined in the new clip ? which was directed by Nathan Cox (Queens Of The Stone Age, Marilyn Manson, Korn, Linkin Park, Staind, Disturbed) ? by tattoo artist Kat Von D; she is one of the featured artists on the Discovery Channel's "Miami Ink" series and has made a name for herself as the go-to gal for HIM fans who'd like to mark their bodies with the band's logo, the heartagram

To view the original version of the "Killing Loneliness" video ? which was reportedly scrapped due to a "poor American response," according to the group's frontman, Ville Valo ? click here.

Source : http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net

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Posted: 29.04.2006 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Anathema - A New DVD Will Be Released Soon!

News for immediate release!!!

Metal Mind Productions is very proud to announce that on 29th of May 2006 the label will release a new Anathema DVD - "A Moment in Time".

The main part of DVD was recorded in Poland at the famous Metal Mania Festival 2006 (the biggest hard rock/metal festival in Eastern Europe). The set list included their best songs plus a cover of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb". The guest performance was done by a string quartet. Bonus material - live video footage, video clips, documentary. DVD will be available also in a limited edition with bonus audio
CD.

The artwork to "A Moment In Time" DVD was done by Travis Smith famous for his artworks for Anathema, Skinlab, Nevermore, Devin Townsend, Riverside and others.

Anathema has a cult status on the world's rock music scene. Coming out of underground metal scene they easily transformed in to the best alternative rock outfit. Every day brings them new followers around the world. Friday, 29th April is their last day of very succesful UK & Ireland tour supporting HIM. The best is yet to come for Anathema.

ANATHEMA - A MOMENT IN TIME

DVD Cat. Nr: MMP DVD 0075
DVD+CD limited digipack edition Cat. Nr: MMP DVD 0076

Label: Metal Mind Records

Distribution: Metal Mind Productions

Format: DVD-5, NTSC, Region 0

Genre: Alternative rock

DVD total running time: approx. 100 minutes
DVD+CD total running time: approx. 180 minutes

TRACK LIST:

Metalmania 2006 - Live:

01. Shroud of False
02. Fragile Dreams
03. Balance
04. Closer
05. Lost Control
06. Empty
07. Natural Disaster
08. Inner Silence
09. One Last Goodbye
10. Judgement
11. Panic
12. Flying
13. Angelica
14. Comfortably Numb

+ bonus features (tbc soon)

LINE-UP

Vincent - vocals, guitar, vocoder
Danny - guitar, vocals, keyboards
Jamie - bass
Les - keyboards
John - drums

WEBSITE

http://www.anathema.ws

More information to follow soon!!!

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Source: metalmind.com.pl )
Band profile: Anathema
Posted: 28.04.2006 by Jeff | Comments (0)


Laethora - Sign To The End Records

Laethora, the new band featuring members of Dark Tranquility and The Provenance have signed to The End Records for release in North America and Australia.

On their official website the band posted the following statement :

"The Laethora collective is pleased to announce our signing to The End Records for the North American and Australian territories. We're content that the cooperation will be prosperous for both parties and are looking forward to delivering some quality metal to the masses. The debut album, 'March of the Parasite,' is still being finalized, but a teaser rough mix of the track "Black Void Remembrance" can be experienced by visiting laethora.com or by obtaining the 'Alternate Endings' sampler CD from The End Records."

The band will release their forthcoming album 'March of the Parasite' sometime in 2006.

Source : http://www.laethora.com

Band profile: Laethora
Posted: 28.04.2006 by Thryce | Comments (0)