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Cavalera Conspiracy - Possessed Cover Online
Cavalera Conspiracy have posted two outtakes/b-side tracks from the recording sessions of the band's debut album "Inflikted" on their MySpace page. Check out the original track "In Conspiracy" and a cover of Possessed's "The Exorcist" at this location.
The new project, featuring Sepultura founding members Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums), alongside Joe Duplantier (bass), vocalist of French metallers Gojira, and Soulfly guitarist Marc Rizzo, will make its live debut tonight (Friday, May 30) at the Electric Weekend in Madrid, Spain.
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The new project, featuring Sepultura founding members Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums), alongside Joe Duplantier (bass), vocalist of French metallers Gojira, and Soulfly guitarist Marc Rizzo, will make its live debut tonight (Friday, May 30) at the Electric Weekend in Madrid, Spain.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Cavalera Conspiracy |
Overlorde - Parted Ways With Vocalist
US metaller Overlorde have posted the following update:
"Overlorde announces that the band has parted ways with vocalist Chris Colfax. Kong, Dave and M.E. wish Chris the best of luck!
Meanwhile, the band will now begin to look for a replacement. The band is well into preparing for its next release on Sonic Age Records, the followup to the highly acclaimed CD titled "Return Of The Snow Giant". So the vocalist should be ready to hit the ground running.
Any interested vocalists should feel free to contact the band at vocal_search overlorde com. Let Overlorde know how to hear some of you work online and give us some basic information about yourself.
In other News... the band's namesake song "Overlorde", has been added to the Myspace Music Player."
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"Overlorde announces that the band has parted ways with vocalist Chris Colfax. Kong, Dave and M.E. wish Chris the best of luck!
Meanwhile, the band will now begin to look for a replacement. The band is well into preparing for its next release on Sonic Age Records, the followup to the highly acclaimed CD titled "Return Of The Snow Giant". So the vocalist should be ready to hit the ground running.
Any interested vocalists should feel free to contact the band at vocal_search overlorde com. Let Overlorde know how to hear some of you work online and give us some basic information about yourself.
In other News... the band's namesake song "Overlorde", has been added to the Myspace Music Player."
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| Source: | overlorde.com |
| Band profile: | Overlorde |
Sanctity - Three New Members
The following Sanctity update by original members Jeremy London (drums) and Zeff Childress (guitar) was posted on the band's MySpace page:
"Hey guys, this is probably long over due. So here is the rap about whats been going on with us. WE DID NOT BREAK UP!!! Yes we are still together. Basically to make a long story short Jared had a baby and decided to step down as our singer/guitar player. Derek as well decided to leave for his own personal reasons, there was no bad blood with anyone, those guys are our brothers and we had a good run with them. So now for the future of Sanctity, WE have three new members Scott Smith on bass, Zach Jordan on rythem gutar, and Nate Queen filling the shoes of Front man, we will have new pics up soon for everyone to see as well as some new songs once we are done. Zeff and I have never been happier with a lineup before, it's sad to see the guys go, but it's inspiring to have these new guys with us. We can't be happier with the response and support we have had from everyone so far. Make sure to stay updated with all our new stuff."
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"Hey guys, this is probably long over due. So here is the rap about whats been going on with us. WE DID NOT BREAK UP!!! Yes we are still together. Basically to make a long story short Jared had a baby and decided to step down as our singer/guitar player. Derek as well decided to leave for his own personal reasons, there was no bad blood with anyone, those guys are our brothers and we had a good run with them. So now for the future of Sanctity, WE have three new members Scott Smith on bass, Zach Jordan on rythem gutar, and Nate Queen filling the shoes of Front man, we will have new pics up soon for everyone to see as well as some new songs once we are done. Zeff and I have never been happier with a lineup before, it's sad to see the guys go, but it's inspiring to have these new guys with us. We can't be happier with the response and support we have had from everyone so far. Make sure to stay updated with all our new stuff."
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sanctity |
Psyopus - Find New Vocalist
Psyopus is happy to announce the enlisting of new vocalist and Rochester, NY native Matt Dalberth. Matt is replacing vocalist Harrison Christie. The band comments:
"The addition of Matt to the band makes the majority of the band from Western, NY which provides cohesiveness and new stability to the line up. Matt's talents can be witnessed by his performances with the Rochester, NY band Burn Everything. Psyopus welcomes him and his high energy stage presence to the band. Psyopus wishes Harrison Christie the best of luck with his future endeavors and would like to thank him for the time shared with Psyopus."
The band is currently writing and rehearsing for their next album yet to be titled. The album will be recorded July 20th through August 16th with engineer Doug White at Watchmen Studios in Lockport, NY.
Eat acid and listen to Psyopus. Check out http://www.myspace.com/psyopus.
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"The addition of Matt to the band makes the majority of the band from Western, NY which provides cohesiveness and new stability to the line up. Matt's talents can be witnessed by his performances with the Rochester, NY band Burn Everything. Psyopus welcomes him and his high energy stage presence to the band. Psyopus wishes Harrison Christie the best of luck with his future endeavors and would like to thank him for the time shared with Psyopus."
The band is currently writing and rehearsing for their next album yet to be titled. The album will be recorded July 20th through August 16th with engineer Doug White at Watchmen Studios in Lockport, NY.
Eat acid and listen to Psyopus. Check out http://www.myspace.com/psyopus.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Psyopus |
Catamenia - Part Ways With Vocalist
Bravewords is reporting that, Catamenia have parted ways with singer Olli-Jukka Mustonen. Guitarist Ari Nissilä has issued the following update:
"The fear that something negative will happen turned into reality at Montreal when we realized that Olli, our lead vocalist, won't show up there. Unfotunately he missed his flight at Paris CDG airport, but we did hope that he could fly to Montreal next day with reserved ticket, but this never happened.
Now, we had a nightmare staring us. We didn't came all the way to Canada just to inform that this is it, we can't do the tour. When the first shock was over, we start to seek the solution. Since I was doing vocals on rehearsals just for this kind of 'impossible situations,' we wanted to give a shot for it, so I'm going to do lead vocals.
So, the show went better than none of us dared to hope, and so did the second, the third and so on. People who were listening our concerts took me open minded as a lead vocalist... and... they liked what they heard.
This misfortune led to conversation about the band's future. The solution is that the whole band wanted to me be as lead singer from now on. I am speechless about this and still try to get it in my mind what the hell is happening. One thing is sure? I will give that 110 percentage and my heart for this band, like I have done all the years I have lived with Catamenia. Now there is just more responsibility, but the train is very same, so is the man.
Guys of Catamenia did everything that I won't break before the first show doing lead vocals. These guys trusted, helped and supported me the way that I still wonder how can I thank them enough. The pressure was so huge that I would never make it without these guys.
Now after few days in home solving things in my head, I have one thing to say to these guys? This band is my family! You guys are the brothers I never had! I will do everything for you ? without any doubt. Thousand thanks for you for your trust and support!
For fans... We hope that you look this as a new page in Catamenia 's path and be open-minded. We will guarantee you that with your trust and help, the triumph of Catamenia is just about to begin! WE WILL MANAGE, is our motto all together.
For Olli... We really do hope all the best for you in the future and we hope from our hearts that we can stay as friends as before because you can always consider us as your friends."
As previously reported, Link], the band will enter the studio in July to record their new album "VIII".
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"The fear that something negative will happen turned into reality at Montreal when we realized that Olli, our lead vocalist, won't show up there. Unfotunately he missed his flight at Paris CDG airport, but we did hope that he could fly to Montreal next day with reserved ticket, but this never happened.
Now, we had a nightmare staring us. We didn't came all the way to Canada just to inform that this is it, we can't do the tour. When the first shock was over, we start to seek the solution. Since I was doing vocals on rehearsals just for this kind of 'impossible situations,' we wanted to give a shot for it, so I'm going to do lead vocals.
So, the show went better than none of us dared to hope, and so did the second, the third and so on. People who were listening our concerts took me open minded as a lead vocalist... and... they liked what they heard.
This misfortune led to conversation about the band's future. The solution is that the whole band wanted to me be as lead singer from now on. I am speechless about this and still try to get it in my mind what the hell is happening. One thing is sure? I will give that 110 percentage and my heart for this band, like I have done all the years I have lived with Catamenia. Now there is just more responsibility, but the train is very same, so is the man.
Guys of Catamenia did everything that I won't break before the first show doing lead vocals. These guys trusted, helped and supported me the way that I still wonder how can I thank them enough. The pressure was so huge that I would never make it without these guys.
Now after few days in home solving things in my head, I have one thing to say to these guys? This band is my family! You guys are the brothers I never had! I will do everything for you ? without any doubt. Thousand thanks for you for your trust and support!
For fans... We hope that you look this as a new page in Catamenia 's path and be open-minded. We will guarantee you that with your trust and help, the triumph of Catamenia is just about to begin! WE WILL MANAGE, is our motto all together.
For Olli... We really do hope all the best for you in the future and we hope from our hearts that we can stay as friends as before because you can always consider us as your friends."
As previously reported, Link], the band will enter the studio in July to record their new album "VIII".
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Catamenia |
Leaves' Eyes & Atrocity - Part Ways With Drummer
Leaves' Eyes and Atrocity have issued the following update:
Atrocity and Leaves' Eyes are sorry to inform you that Nick Barker cannot continue to play with the bands due to a drastic change in his private life. The bands wish Nick all the best in his future life and we hope that he will feel better very soon! Drummer Peter Hornung stepped into the breach for Nick at short notice for the shows at the Gottlieb Daimler Stadium and Rockmania Festival, so that the band was able to play the shows.
In other news, both bands have also stated that the already planned tour in China and Taiwan unfortunately had to be postponed until further notice. It hopefully will take place in autumn this year. Both bands are deeply touched by the momentary situation in the disaster areas and feel deep sympathy for all the people involved.
Atrocity and Leaves' Eyes are sorry to inform you that Nick Barker cannot continue to play with the bands due to a drastic change in his private life. The bands wish Nick all the best in his future life and we hope that he will feel better very soon! Drummer Peter Hornung stepped into the breach for Nick at short notice for the shows at the Gottlieb Daimler Stadium and Rockmania Festival, so that the band was able to play the shows.
In other news, both bands have also stated that the already planned tour in China and Taiwan unfortunately had to be postponed until further notice. It hopefully will take place in autumn this year. Both bands are deeply touched by the momentary situation in the disaster areas and feel deep sympathy for all the people involved.
| Source: | leaveseyes.de |
| Band profile: | Leaves' Eyes |
Aesma Daeva - Guitarist Earl Root Has Passed Away
R.I.P. Earl Root 1962 - 2008
Earl Root was born in 1962 and for the rest of his life embraced music with passion and enthusiasm. He was raised in Edina MN. Growing up in a working class family he developed a strong work ethic and thrived on a full schedule that was as he said "bordering on chaos."
Earl formed the band Disturbed in the mid 80's, they played and toured constantly with acts such as Sepultura, and Death. A key contributor to the mid west Metal Scene Earl helped form the first Milwaukee Metal Fest, and for 27 years he ran The Root of all Evil Radio show at KFAI. Where he helped promote, interview and break many new underground acts.
Earl came home in the sense of the word when he met his wife Nancy. Nancy became an important support for him throughout his life. Together Earl and Nancy held memorable 4th of July parties, and Halloween was an event that was not taken lightly at the Root household.
Well on tour he could often be found in pawn shops finding collectable vinyl or as he described it to the younger generation "Really big cd's that sound better than cd". In 1990 his passion for collecting brought him to open Root Cellar Records A premier Vinyl record store. To date much of his collection remains and can be bought through his family's E-Bay Store.
In 2001 Earl joined Aesma Daeva as a primary rhythm guitarist. He continued to play guitar with the band throughout his chemo therapy, radiation and stem cell treatments. In 2007 with bladder cancer, and a kidney stent Earl completed a full U.S. and Canadian tour with Aesma Daeva.
Earl J Root passed away on Saturday May 24th 2008 at his home in Minneapolis with his wife Nancy at his side. He died of complications from his 10 year contention with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He is survived by his wife Nancy and son Arron.
Earl Root was born in 1962 and for the rest of his life embraced music with passion and enthusiasm. He was raised in Edina MN. Growing up in a working class family he developed a strong work ethic and thrived on a full schedule that was as he said "bordering on chaos."
Earl formed the band Disturbed in the mid 80's, they played and toured constantly with acts such as Sepultura, and Death. A key contributor to the mid west Metal Scene Earl helped form the first Milwaukee Metal Fest, and for 27 years he ran The Root of all Evil Radio show at KFAI. Where he helped promote, interview and break many new underground acts.
Earl came home in the sense of the word when he met his wife Nancy. Nancy became an important support for him throughout his life. Together Earl and Nancy held memorable 4th of July parties, and Halloween was an event that was not taken lightly at the Root household.
Well on tour he could often be found in pawn shops finding collectable vinyl or as he described it to the younger generation "Really big cd's that sound better than cd". In 1990 his passion for collecting brought him to open Root Cellar Records A premier Vinyl record store. To date much of his collection remains and can be bought through his family's E-Bay Store.
In 2001 Earl joined Aesma Daeva as a primary rhythm guitarist. He continued to play guitar with the band throughout his chemo therapy, radiation and stem cell treatments. In 2007 with bladder cancer, and a kidney stent Earl completed a full U.S. and Canadian tour with Aesma Daeva.
Earl J Root passed away on Saturday May 24th 2008 at his home in Minneapolis with his wife Nancy at his side. He died of complications from his 10 year contention with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He is survived by his wife Nancy and son Arron.
| Source: | symphonicmetalband.com |
| Band profile: | Aesma Daeva |
Týr, Hollenthon - Album Prelistening
Napalm Records is offering an exclusive preview of the new albums by Faroe Islands pagan metal band Týr and Austrian symphonic black metallers Hollenthon at this location (free MySpace registration may be required to view).
Týr's new album "Land" will be released on May 28th (Finland), May 30th (Germany, Sweden, France, Italy), June 6th (rest of Europe) and June 10th (US, Canada) via Napalm Records. Hollenthon's album "Opus Magnum" is scheduled for release on May 30th (Europe) and June 7th (North America).
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Týr's new album "Land" will be released on May 28th (Finland), May 30th (Germany, Sweden, France, Italy), June 6th (rest of Europe) and June 10th (US, Canada) via Napalm Records. Hollenthon's album "Opus Magnum" is scheduled for release on May 30th (Europe) and June 7th (North America).
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Týr |
Waylander - Two New Songs Online
Folk metallers Waylander have posted on their Myspace page two fully mixed and mastered songs from their upcoming album entitled "Honour Amongst Chaos" cover]. The album will be release in June 2008 via Listenable Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Waylander |
Triptykon - Tom Gabriel Fischer's New Band Launched
Tom Gabriel Fischer has launched his new band named Triptykon, and set up a myspace page at this location.
One new song entitled "Crucifixus" is available to be heard on the myspace page.
The logo of the new band can be viewed here.
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One new song entitled "Crucifixus" is available to be heard on the myspace page.
The logo of the new band can be viewed here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
My Dying Bride - Resign With Peaceville
Peaceville Records is proud to announce the extension of their partnership with My Dying Bride, widely regarded as purveyors of the best genre-defining Doom/Gothic Metal since the early days of Peaceville. Long may it continue!
On signing the new deal Andrew Craighan commented "We've been with Peaceville since the release of our very first album way back in 1992 and it's a pleasure to announce that we'll continue working together for the coming future, as we feel there is a great understanding etween ourselves & Peaceville moving forward, and both look forward to bringing more crushing
doom your way soon".
The new My Dying Bride live CD/DVD set, An Ode to Woe is available now and the band are currently underway with recording their highly-anticipated follow-up to 2006's album, A Line of Deathless Kings with long-time producer, Mags.
On signing the new deal Andrew Craighan commented "We've been with Peaceville since the release of our very first album way back in 1992 and it's a pleasure to announce that we'll continue working together for the coming future, as we feel there is a great understanding etween ourselves & Peaceville moving forward, and both look forward to bringing more crushing
doom your way soon".
The new My Dying Bride live CD/DVD set, An Ode to Woe is available now and the band are currently underway with recording their highly-anticipated follow-up to 2006's album, A Line of Deathless Kings with long-time producer, Mags.
| Source: | peaceville.com |
| Band profile: | My Dying Bride |
Sirenia - Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
The following statement was posted on Sirenia's myspace page:
After almost 4 years of co-operation guitarplayer Bjørnar Landa has decided to part ways with Sirenia, in order to have more time for his family and studies. We end the co-operation as great friends, just as we started it. The band would like to wish Bjørnar all the best for the future, and thank him for all the great experiences we shared over the years.
Sirenia's new guitarplayer is Michael S. Krumins. Michael played together with Jonathan in 'Trail Of Tears' in the very beginning of his musical career. After leaving this band at an early stage, he explored different styles of music in the years to come. In 2003 he joined 'Green Carnation' as a lead guitarist, after the recent split up of this band he decided to join Sirenia. Michael is educated at the Conservatory of Music in Kristiansand.
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After almost 4 years of co-operation guitarplayer Bjørnar Landa has decided to part ways with Sirenia, in order to have more time for his family and studies. We end the co-operation as great friends, just as we started it. The band would like to wish Bjørnar all the best for the future, and thank him for all the great experiences we shared over the years.
Sirenia's new guitarplayer is Michael S. Krumins. Michael played together with Jonathan in 'Trail Of Tears' in the very beginning of his musical career. After leaving this band at an early stage, he explored different styles of music in the years to come. In 2003 he joined 'Green Carnation' as a lead guitarist, after the recent split up of this band he decided to join Sirenia. Michael is educated at the Conservatory of Music in Kristiansand.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sirenia |
Thy Majestie - Tracklist Revealed And New Song Online
Thy Majestie have posted the following update on their MySpace:
"Doesn't good come with bad? At least in case of Thy Majestie, it does? Bad news is that the release date of our new album is postponed until the 1st of September 2008.
Good news is that you can now listen to one song that will appear on "Dawn" on our page, or our label Dark Balance's MySpace page. "Day Of The Changes' will be premiering on these screens on Sunday 18th, at noon!
"Dawn" consists of seven full tracks divided into 3 chapters, plus "The Legacy Suite", a 16-minutes ride through Thy Majestie's style divided into five tracks, a small story worth noticing! The complete track list is:
Chapter one: Trapasso - Exequies Of The Formal Sphere
01. As You Fall
02. M.A.D.
03. Dawn
04. The Hunt
Chapter Two: Rovina - The Neverending Night
05. The Legacy Suite
1 - Of Pain And Disgrace
2 - To an Endless Devotion
3 - Inferis Armata
4 - Two Minutes Hate
5 - The Legacy
06. Out The Edge
Chapter Three: Vendetta - A New Dawn
07. Day Of The Changes
08. Though Heat And Fire
If you live in Holland, Germany or Switzerland make sure you come to see Thy Majestie live end of May or beginning of June. Check out the dates on the Dark Balance website or our MySpace's agenda."
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"Doesn't good come with bad? At least in case of Thy Majestie, it does? Bad news is that the release date of our new album is postponed until the 1st of September 2008.
Good news is that you can now listen to one song that will appear on "Dawn" on our page, or our label Dark Balance's MySpace page. "Day Of The Changes' will be premiering on these screens on Sunday 18th, at noon!
"Dawn" consists of seven full tracks divided into 3 chapters, plus "The Legacy Suite", a 16-minutes ride through Thy Majestie's style divided into five tracks, a small story worth noticing! The complete track list is:
Chapter one: Trapasso - Exequies Of The Formal Sphere
01. As You Fall
02. M.A.D.
03. Dawn
04. The Hunt
Chapter Two: Rovina - The Neverending Night
05. The Legacy Suite
1 - Of Pain And Disgrace
2 - To an Endless Devotion
3 - Inferis Armata
4 - Two Minutes Hate
5 - The Legacy
06. Out The Edge
Chapter Three: Vendetta - A New Dawn
07. Day Of The Changes
08. Though Heat And Fire
If you live in Holland, Germany or Switzerland make sure you come to see Thy Majestie live end of May or beginning of June. Check out the dates on the Dark Balance website or our MySpace's agenda."
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Thy Majestie |
Heaven Grey - New Song Online
Latvian metallers Heaven Grey have made a new song, recorded in 2008, available for streaming online at the band's official MySpace page. The song is called "Regret" and is part of the new material the band has recorded after their debut album "Northwind", which was released ten years ago. A live video of the song can be watched at this location. The video is shot at club "Melnā Piektdiena" on 25 April.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Heaven Grey |
Dutch Doom Days 2008 - First Names Officially Announced
Dutch Doom Days VII officially announced the first couple of bands to play there during the October 25 & 26 weekend:
- Worship (DE funeral doom)
- Skepticism (FI funeral doom)
- Pantheist (UK funeral doom)
- Fall Of The Idols (FI epic traditional doom)
- Ophis (DE doom/death)
More bands to follow soon.
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- Worship (DE funeral doom)
- Skepticism (FI funeral doom)
- Pantheist (UK funeral doom)
- Fall Of The Idols (FI epic traditional doom)
- Ophis (DE doom/death)
More bands to follow soon.
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| Band profile: | Skepticism |
| Event: | Dutch Doom Days VII |