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Necrophagist, Aborted - Added To NYC Carcass Show
Necrophagist and Aborted have been added to the previously announced New York City show featuring Carcass. The show will take place on Saturday, September 6th at the Nokia Theatre in Times Square. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, July 11th at 12:00pm. More U.S. shows are expected to be announced shortly.
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| Source: | nokiatheatrenyc.com |
| Band profile: | Carcass |
| Event: | Carcass |
Subway To Sally - New Live DVD/CD
German Folk Rock/Metal masters Subway To Sally have just announced the release of their new live DVD/CD "Schlachthof!".
The extensive DVD and CD package will document the band's highly acclaimed gig in Dresden, venue Alter Schlachthof, on December 28th, 2007 while playing the first leg of their Bastard tour. The double feature will be available as a limited DVD digi plus CD, limited CD digi plus DVD as well as on blue ray disc. "Schlachthof!" is set to be unleashed on September 5th. Tracklist, cover artwork and further details to be revealed soon. Furthermore the two albums "Herzblut" (2001) and "Engelskrieger" (2003) will be re-issued together in a noble, embossed double digipack with re-done cover art. The package will also be released on September 5th.
The extensive DVD and CD package will document the band's highly acclaimed gig in Dresden, venue Alter Schlachthof, on December 28th, 2007 while playing the first leg of their Bastard tour. The double feature will be available as a limited DVD digi plus CD, limited CD digi plus DVD as well as on blue ray disc. "Schlachthof!" is set to be unleashed on September 5th. Tracklist, cover artwork and further details to be revealed soon. Furthermore the two albums "Herzblut" (2001) and "Engelskrieger" (2003) will be re-issued together in a noble, embossed double digipack with re-done cover art. The package will also be released on September 5th.
| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Subway To Sally |
Onslaught - Four Albums To Be Released On Vinyl
As posted on http://www.myspace.com/onslaughtuk:
"Due to popular demand, Back on Black records have recently released 4 Onslaught albums on vinyl (coloured) complete with gatefold sleeves. The albums available are: "Killing Peace", "Power From Hell", "The Force" and one purely for the fans of the embryonic Onslaught, a collection of early hardcore punk demos from 1983 entitled "Shadow Of Death". Time to dig out the decks folks."
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"Due to popular demand, Back on Black records have recently released 4 Onslaught albums on vinyl (coloured) complete with gatefold sleeves. The albums available are: "Killing Peace", "Power From Hell", "The Force" and one purely for the fans of the embryonic Onslaught, a collection of early hardcore punk demos from 1983 entitled "Shadow Of Death". Time to dig out the decks folks."
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Onslaught |
Swallow The Sun - Upcoming Album Summary
A while ago, Swallow The Sun have posted the following news about the band's upcoming album:
"So, we have finished recording the "Plague of Butterflies" and it's time to give you some details about this forthcoming release.
"Plague of Butterflies" is a story about an old hermit, deep woods, loneliness and the plague. It's one song in three parts and holds about 35 minutes of crushing gloom, beauty and despair. Music was originally ordered from us for a really interesting and big project, but the project was sadly abandoned. Because of this we are planning to use the music in different context - namely in a short movie - and we are in search for suitable partners to make this happen. We'll give more info on this later as things move on and wheels start to roll.
The track list of "Plague of Butterflies":
I. Losing the Sunsets
II. Plague of Butterflies
III. Evael 10:00
The album also includes the rare "Out of This Gloomy Light" demo that got us signed back in 2003. There was only three demos sent out, so this is really rare stuff and holds some of the darkest and coldest moments ever recorded by us.
"Out of This Gloomy Light" -demo:
01. Through Her Silvery Body
02. Out of This Gloomy Light
03. Under the Waves
04. Swallow (Horror pt.1)
"Plague of Butterflies" will be released at September 17th by Spinefarm Records.
"So, we have finished recording the "Plague of Butterflies" and it's time to give you some details about this forthcoming release.
"Plague of Butterflies" is a story about an old hermit, deep woods, loneliness and the plague. It's one song in three parts and holds about 35 minutes of crushing gloom, beauty and despair. Music was originally ordered from us for a really interesting and big project, but the project was sadly abandoned. Because of this we are planning to use the music in different context - namely in a short movie - and we are in search for suitable partners to make this happen. We'll give more info on this later as things move on and wheels start to roll.
The track list of "Plague of Butterflies":
I. Losing the Sunsets
II. Plague of Butterflies
III. Evael 10:00
The album also includes the rare "Out of This Gloomy Light" demo that got us signed back in 2003. There was only three demos sent out, so this is really rare stuff and holds some of the darkest and coldest moments ever recorded by us.
"Out of This Gloomy Light" -demo:
01. Through Her Silvery Body
02. Out of This Gloomy Light
03. Under the Waves
04. Swallow (Horror pt.1)
"Plague of Butterflies" will be released at September 17th by Spinefarm Records.
| Source: | swallowthesun.net |
| Band profile: | Swallow The Sun |
The 69 Eyes - The Vampire Summer Live Dates
The 69 Eyes have announced the following summer dates. Catch the Helsinki Vampires alive at the festivals in 2008:
(08.06.2008 Open Air Festival Chayka, Kiev, Ukraine)
(14.06.2008 Myötätuulirock, Vantaa, Finland)
(20.06.2008 Himos Festival, Jämsä, Finland)
(21.06.2008 RMJ2008, Pori, Finland)
28.06.2008 Peace & Love Festival, Borlänge, Sweden
05.07.2008 Ruisrock, Turku, Finland
06.07.2008 Simerock, Rovaniemi, Finland
12.07.2008 Hegyalja Festival, Budapest, Hungary
18.07.2008 Wanaja Festival, Hämeenlinna, Finland
19.07.2008 Rockperry, Vaasa, Finland
08.08.2008 Summer Darkness, Utrecht, NL
09.08.2008 Jyväskylä Rockfestival, Jyväskylä, Finland
23.08.2008 Finfest 2008, Bratislava, Slovakia
(08.06.2008 Open Air Festival Chayka, Kiev, Ukraine)
(14.06.2008 Myötätuulirock, Vantaa, Finland)
(20.06.2008 Himos Festival, Jämsä, Finland)
(21.06.2008 RMJ2008, Pori, Finland)
28.06.2008 Peace & Love Festival, Borlänge, Sweden
05.07.2008 Ruisrock, Turku, Finland
06.07.2008 Simerock, Rovaniemi, Finland
12.07.2008 Hegyalja Festival, Budapest, Hungary
18.07.2008 Wanaja Festival, Hämeenlinna, Finland
19.07.2008 Rockperry, Vaasa, Finland
08.08.2008 Summer Darkness, Utrecht, NL
09.08.2008 Jyväskylä Rockfestival, Jyväskylä, Finland
23.08.2008 Finfest 2008, Bratislava, Slovakia
| Source: | 69eyes.com |
| Band profile: | The 69 Eyes |
Psycroptic - Sign With Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast have signed the Tasmanian Technical Death Metal band devils Psycroptic. US A&R Gerardo Martinez about the signing: "We are beyond excited to be working with one of the BEST Technical Death Metal bands in the world right now. We feel the band will reach the status they deserve in a short period of time. Also the band is euphoric about the cooperation: "To say that all of us are excited to be working with Nuclear Blast is quite an understatement ? We're over the moon! Nuclear Blast has always been the pinnacle of labels within the Metal realm, and to be signed with them is a huge honour for us...and to be the first Tasmanian band to ever be on the label is a pretty cool bonus as well. The artist roster is nothing short of amazing, and for us to be added to it...well, we couldn't be happier!!"
| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Psycroptic |
Satyricon - Working On A New Album
Satyricon have posted the following update:
Hey everyone!
We've now completed the drums and the guitars for the new Satyricon album in Los Angeles! We have a new session beginning Monday, doing vocals, bass and and perhaps some brass too. Third week of July we're doing some keyboard/FX stuff before we go back to L.A to mix the record. These are exciting times as we feel this is a milestone in the making. It won't help keeping expectations down, but we can't help it, it feels so incredibly strong! Dates are being confirmed and offers are coming in constantly as we speak and it looks like we will start touring the world mid November. We'll post a video from the recording of the drums over the weekend and in the meantime we might see some of you at Nummirock and Hellfest. Take care.
Hey everyone!
We've now completed the drums and the guitars for the new Satyricon album in Los Angeles! We have a new session beginning Monday, doing vocals, bass and and perhaps some brass too. Third week of July we're doing some keyboard/FX stuff before we go back to L.A to mix the record. These are exciting times as we feel this is a milestone in the making. It won't help keeping expectations down, but we can't help it, it feels so incredibly strong! Dates are being confirmed and offers are coming in constantly as we speak and it looks like we will start touring the world mid November. We'll post a video from the recording of the drums over the weekend and in the meantime we might see some of you at Nummirock and Hellfest. Take care.
| Source: | satyricon.no |
| Band profile: | Satyricon |
Suspyre - Seeking Drummer & Keyboardist
Suspyre have issued the following update on their official MySpace:
"Suspyre is currently trying out musicians for two new positions, seeking a drummer and a keyboardist to fill the line-up of their band for live performances.
Applicants must possess the following:
1. A demonstrated ability to play with impeccable timing and accuracy. Knowledge of music theory is a plus.
3. Confidence in themselves but also a willingness to be a team player.
4. Proficiency in playing songs with odd time signatures.
5. Residency in the United States (NJ/PA/NY residency is preferred).
6. At least 18 years old.
7. A familiarity with the Suspyre catalog.
8. A flexible work schedule, since should you land the gig you will be asked to do extensive touring with the band and weekend recording sessions.
Drummer must be able to play double bass pedal at the speed of 170 to 180.
Applicants should contact Suspyre's Manager, Jill Hughes at jill@suspyre.com for more information about the audition process. Auditions will be held until positions are filled."
"Suspyre is currently trying out musicians for two new positions, seeking a drummer and a keyboardist to fill the line-up of their band for live performances.
Applicants must possess the following:
1. A demonstrated ability to play with impeccable timing and accuracy. Knowledge of music theory is a plus.
3. Confidence in themselves but also a willingness to be a team player.
4. Proficiency in playing songs with odd time signatures.
5. Residency in the United States (NJ/PA/NY residency is preferred).
6. At least 18 years old.
7. A familiarity with the Suspyre catalog.
8. A flexible work schedule, since should you land the gig you will be asked to do extensive touring with the band and weekend recording sessions.
Drummer must be able to play double bass pedal at the speed of 170 to 180.
Applicants should contact Suspyre's Manager, Jill Hughes at jill@suspyre.com for more information about the audition process. Auditions will be held until positions are filled."
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Suspyre |
Obituary - Finished With Recording EP
The following update was posted on the official website of Obituary on June 16th :
"What a great weekend! We have been working really hard on this new EP and Saturday night we finished it. I am totally psyched about this and can't wait to get it to you. I am not sure about the release date yet, but I'll post it as soon as I know. Once again, Mark Prator and RedRoom Recorders really helped us out to get this done. Markie, you rule...thanks for everything!!! Most of you probably know that we built our own studio for the recording of the Xecutioner's Return CD. We tracked this new EP in our studio and are really happy with the sounds we are getting. Because of our limited, but growing, Pro-Tools HD experience, we lean heavily on Mark for his guidence and help. We then take all those tracks to RedRoom where we put it all together. This process of being able to record right here in our own studio whenever we want has been an unbelievable asset to our writing and recording abilities!
This EP will contain 4 songs: 2 new ones, that are heavy as balls. A new 2008 studio recording of Slowly We Rot. Slowly is one of the first songs we ever wrote and of all our songs it gets played every show! It is interesting to hear this song re-recorded almost 23 later. Unbelievable! You have to hear it. Dethroned Emperior is a song by Celtic Frost that we sometimes play live or just while jammming in the studio. Because we enjoy it so much we recorded it for this EP as well.
I feel like we just got home from the first leg of our European Festival Tour and now we leave again Wednesday to start the second leg: Austria, Spain, France, Belgium, Germany and Italy...coming up! I hope you come out and see us!"
"What a great weekend! We have been working really hard on this new EP and Saturday night we finished it. I am totally psyched about this and can't wait to get it to you. I am not sure about the release date yet, but I'll post it as soon as I know. Once again, Mark Prator and RedRoom Recorders really helped us out to get this done. Markie, you rule...thanks for everything!!! Most of you probably know that we built our own studio for the recording of the Xecutioner's Return CD. We tracked this new EP in our studio and are really happy with the sounds we are getting. Because of our limited, but growing, Pro-Tools HD experience, we lean heavily on Mark for his guidence and help. We then take all those tracks to RedRoom where we put it all together. This process of being able to record right here in our own studio whenever we want has been an unbelievable asset to our writing and recording abilities!
This EP will contain 4 songs: 2 new ones, that are heavy as balls. A new 2008 studio recording of Slowly We Rot. Slowly is one of the first songs we ever wrote and of all our songs it gets played every show! It is interesting to hear this song re-recorded almost 23 later. Unbelievable! You have to hear it. Dethroned Emperior is a song by Celtic Frost that we sometimes play live or just while jammming in the studio. Because we enjoy it so much we recorded it for this EP as well.
I feel like we just got home from the first leg of our European Festival Tour and now we leave again Wednesday to start the second leg: Austria, Spain, France, Belgium, Germany and Italy...coming up! I hope you come out and see us!"
| Source: | obituary.cc |
| Band profile: | Obituary |
Disarmonia Mundi - New Album On The Way
According to the official website, Disarmonia Mundi are working on a new album. The following statement was posted there:
"Just a quick reminder for all of you: we are actually workin' on the new stuff so the year 2008 will finally see the release of a new album!
Some new titles are: Structural Wound, The Shape Of Things To Come, Ties That Bind and The Isolation Game...
Stay tuned for further news, cheerz!"
"Just a quick reminder for all of you: we are actually workin' on the new stuff so the year 2008 will finally see the release of a new album!
Some new titles are: Structural Wound, The Shape Of Things To Come, Ties That Bind and The Isolation Game...
Stay tuned for further news, cheerz!"
| Source: | disarmoniamundi.com |
| Band profile: | Disarmonia Mundi |
Misery Index - Album Finished, US Tour And Switzerland Fest Confirmed
Baltimore's grinders Misery Index posted the following exciting updates on Wednesday June 18:
"Relapse Contamination Tour this July/August - album done and on the way for September 30 release date - Exclusive Euro Show At Switzerland's Mountains Of Death Fest In August
...So while you are sweating away this summer, spending half your paycheck on gas, and find yourself in the trajectory of this US tour, why not come out and see some metal? Yes we are gonna do a summer tour with the Relapse brotherhood, so come on out, and hear some of the new songs from the forthcoming album "Chinese Democra..." no, oops I mean "Traitors"...which by the way, came out pretty smashing, we are in post-production now, more news on that soon. Apologies to those not in the West/Midwest, where most of the dates for the tour are, we will be back in your area as soon as the new album is out and we are touring for it full time...also, just confirmed an exclusive summer Euro headlining show at the Mountains Of Death Fest Switzerland come on out!"
Relapse Contamination US Tour Dates
02/07 Bobby Fisher Memorial Building (w/ Battlemaster,Triac, Condemn The Infected) - Washington DC
16/07 Lundr Haus - Louisville, Kentucky
17/07 Casa del Kotex - Indianapolis IN
18/07 Canopy Club, Central Illinois Metalfest - Urbana/Champaign, Illinois
21/07 Rockstar Nightclub (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - St. Louis, Missouri
22/07 The OPO (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Fayetteville, Arkansas
24/07 venue tba (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - show might be on the 23rd... Dallas, Texas
25/07 Sun Valley Ranch (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Victoria, Texas
26/07 Red 7 (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Austin, Texas
28/07 Chics (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - El Paso, Texas
29/07 Gator's (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Farmington, New Mexico
30/07 Modified Arts (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Phoenix, Arizona
31/07 Jumping Turtle (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - San Marcos, California
01/08 Safari Sam's (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Hollywood, California
02/08 The Metro (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Oakland, California
03/08 Satyricon (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Portland, Oregon
04/08 Riversdale Grange (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Roseburg, Oregon
05/08 Studio Seven (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Seattle, Washington
07/08 Club Vegas (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Salt Lake City, Utah
08/08 Black Sheep (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Colorado Springs, Colorado
09/08 The Jackpot (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Lawrence, Kansas
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"Relapse Contamination Tour this July/August - album done and on the way for September 30 release date - Exclusive Euro Show At Switzerland's Mountains Of Death Fest In August
...So while you are sweating away this summer, spending half your paycheck on gas, and find yourself in the trajectory of this US tour, why not come out and see some metal? Yes we are gonna do a summer tour with the Relapse brotherhood, so come on out, and hear some of the new songs from the forthcoming album "Chinese Democra..." no, oops I mean "Traitors"...which by the way, came out pretty smashing, we are in post-production now, more news on that soon. Apologies to those not in the West/Midwest, where most of the dates for the tour are, we will be back in your area as soon as the new album is out and we are touring for it full time...also, just confirmed an exclusive summer Euro headlining show at the Mountains Of Death Fest Switzerland come on out!"
Relapse Contamination US Tour Dates
02/07 Bobby Fisher Memorial Building (w/ Battlemaster,Triac, Condemn The Infected) - Washington DC
16/07 Lundr Haus - Louisville, Kentucky
17/07 Casa del Kotex - Indianapolis IN
18/07 Canopy Club, Central Illinois Metalfest - Urbana/Champaign, Illinois
21/07 Rockstar Nightclub (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - St. Louis, Missouri
22/07 The OPO (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Fayetteville, Arkansas
24/07 venue tba (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - show might be on the 23rd... Dallas, Texas
25/07 Sun Valley Ranch (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Victoria, Texas
26/07 Red 7 (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Austin, Texas
28/07 Chics (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - El Paso, Texas
29/07 Gator's (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Farmington, New Mexico
30/07 Modified Arts (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Phoenix, Arizona
31/07 Jumping Turtle (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - San Marcos, California
01/08 Safari Sam's (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Hollywood, California
02/08 The Metro (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Oakland, California
03/08 Satyricon (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Portland, Oregon
04/08 Riversdale Grange (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Roseburg, Oregon
05/08 Studio Seven (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Seattle, Washington
07/08 Club Vegas (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Salt Lake City, Utah
08/08 Black Sheep (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Colorado Springs, Colorado
09/08 The Jackpot (w/ Origin, Abysmal Dawn) - Lawrence, Kansas
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Misery Index |
Sirenia - Enter The Studio In July
Norwegian metallers Sirenia have issued the following update:
"These days we are going through the final preparations for our next album. The songs are all finished and recordings will start in July. The album will be recorded in Sound Suite Studios, France and Stargoth Studios, Norway. The mixing and mastering will take place in Antfarm Studios, Denmark with Tue Madsen. We are really excited about this new album and can't wait to share the new songmaterial with all of you. The album will be complete in September, expect release early next year. We will keep you posted."
"These days we are going through the final preparations for our next album. The songs are all finished and recordings will start in July. The album will be recorded in Sound Suite Studios, France and Stargoth Studios, Norway. The mixing and mastering will take place in Antfarm Studios, Denmark with Tue Madsen. We are really excited about this new album and can't wait to share the new songmaterial with all of you. The album will be complete in September, expect release early next year. We will keep you posted."
| Source: | mortenveland.com |
| Band profile: | Sirenia |
Destroyer 666 - New Album And Upcoming Tours
Pioneering Australian Black/Death metallers Destroyer 666 have announced information about an upcoming album and various worldwide tours. The tentative title for the album will be "Siege" and the probable release date will be in January 2009 sometime (for Europe). The rest of the world will be able to get it a little later. Season Of Mist will be the label releasing it.
Destroyer 666 also hopes to have an Australian tour in February/March of next year and follow that up with some shows in the USA and later dates in South America.
More details are expected to be announced in the coming months.
Destroyer 666 also hopes to have an Australian tour in February/March of next year and follow that up with some shows in the USA and later dates in South America.
More details are expected to be announced in the coming months.
| Source: | destroyer666.net |
| Band profile: | Deströyer 666 |
Abysmal Dawn - New Album Streaming Online
Abysmal Dawn's brand new album "Programmed To Consume" is currently streaming in its entirety at this location, courtesy of Dutch website 3voor12.nl. The band's debut on Relapse Records was recorded last November with producer John Haddad (Intronaut, Phobia, Eyes Of Fire), and was scheduled for a May 13th North American release (May 17th internationally).
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Abysmal Dawn |
Rhapsody Of Fire - News From The Band
The following update was posted on the official website of Rhapsody Of Fire a few days ago:
"First of all thank you for all the patience you had in these last times despite the lack of news regarding the band. We wanted to inform you that we are in the middle of a hard legal fight with MCM and his main representative Mr. Joey De Maio (Manowar). That's the reason why in the last months we had to keep all strictly confidential and could not release any official declaration that could obviously be used against us from the opposite side. And that's also the reason why we were constricted to stop completely our band's activity. Frankly we are not able to imagine if all this can end in a very close future but we want to assure you that we are ready to fight with all the strength of body and soul in order to protect yours and our beloved band. Yes, aside from these bad events we ask you to not lose your faith in us. As soon as this sad situation will be solved we'll be ready for a great and mighty come back. A new album, a real masterpiece of speed/epic metal, is already composed and ready to be recorded and after its release an immense worldwide tour will finally follow for yours and our extreme satisfaction."
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"First of all thank you for all the patience you had in these last times despite the lack of news regarding the band. We wanted to inform you that we are in the middle of a hard legal fight with MCM and his main representative Mr. Joey De Maio (Manowar). That's the reason why in the last months we had to keep all strictly confidential and could not release any official declaration that could obviously be used against us from the opposite side. And that's also the reason why we were constricted to stop completely our band's activity. Frankly we are not able to imagine if all this can end in a very close future but we want to assure you that we are ready to fight with all the strength of body and soul in order to protect yours and our beloved band. Yes, aside from these bad events we ask you to not lose your faith in us. As soon as this sad situation will be solved we'll be ready for a great and mighty come back. A new album, a real masterpiece of speed/epic metal, is already composed and ready to be recorded and after its release an immense worldwide tour will finally follow for yours and our extreme satisfaction."
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| Source: | rhapsodyoffire.com |
| Band profile: | Rhapsody |