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Kataklysm - New Album Streaming Online
Canadian extreme metallers Kataklysm's latest album, entitled "Prevail", can be streamed in its entirety for one week exclusively at the band's MySpace page.
"Prevail" was mixed at AudioHammer Studios in Orlando (Florida) with producer Jason Suecof. The CD, which is scheduled for release via Nuclear Blast Records on May 23 in Europe (May 27 in North America), features guest solo appearances by Pat O'Brien (Cannibal Corpse), Dave Linsk (Overkill) and producer and guitar shredder Jason Suecof himself.
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"Prevail" was mixed at AudioHammer Studios in Orlando (Florida) with producer Jason Suecof. The CD, which is scheduled for release via Nuclear Blast Records on May 23 in Europe (May 27 in North America), features guest solo appearances by Pat O'Brien (Cannibal Corpse), Dave Linsk (Overkill) and producer and guitar shredder Jason Suecof himself.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Kataklysm |
Blaze Bayley - New Song Online
"The Man Who Would Not Die", the title track of Blaze Bayley's new album, is available for streaming on Blaze's MySpace page.
Due on July 7 via Blaze Bayley's own independent label, "The Man Who Would Not Die" was engineered by James Dunkley and produced by Blaze Bayley.
According to the band, the album promises to take Blaze in new song writing directions, ushering in a new phase of an already renowned career. It is also the first recorded showcase for the line-up that comprises Nico & Dave Bermudez (guitar and bass from Under Threat), Jay Walsh (guitar from Anger Management/Fourwaykill) and Lawrence Paterson (Chokehold/Arbitrator)on drums.
Also Blaze Bayley will play a series of shows in the UK, Norway and Finland prior the album release in May 2008, full tour dates are available at this location.
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Due on July 7 via Blaze Bayley's own independent label, "The Man Who Would Not Die" was engineered by James Dunkley and produced by Blaze Bayley.
According to the band, the album promises to take Blaze in new song writing directions, ushering in a new phase of an already renowned career. It is also the first recorded showcase for the line-up that comprises Nico & Dave Bermudez (guitar and bass from Under Threat), Jay Walsh (guitar from Anger Management/Fourwaykill) and Lawrence Paterson (Chokehold/Arbitrator)on drums.
Also Blaze Bayley will play a series of shows in the UK, Norway and Finland prior the album release in May 2008, full tour dates are available at this location.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Blaze Bayley |
Evergrey - Album Details Revealed
Sweden's Evergrey have posted the following studio update:
"It's been a long fucking year negotiating this deals, not something we've enjoyed too much, it's taken its toll on everything from economy to psyche. BUT now it's finally done and we are extremely curious on what the future has in it's hands for us!
We have made changes in everything surrounding Evergrey, everything from management, record-label to booking and, perhaps most important, changed our own approach to this thing called EVERGREY.
It came to a time a while ago where we ALL were tired of everything surrounding this bitch called the music-industry. It affected our whole perception of what and who we were, it most certainly killed everything close to joy and in the end made it feel like a boring 9 - 5 job where you don't like your co-workers and just want to go home.
But as I said, we've been through that now and coming out on the other end of this rather dark tunnel are 5 guys who have the same determination, goals and fire to keep this ball spinning for another couple of laps!
Here you have the 3rd trailer that I know you have been eagerly awaiting , somethings up with the compression level that makes the pics smaller so those look like shit? but hey ?. you're here to h e a r the God-damned thing, right? It contains all song titles for the regular edition of this release and the release day is the 2nd week of September but, you'll see something will probably come up and change that for the 10th time?..
I hope you enjoy it and we wish to hear ALL your thoughts, as they are what matter the most to us!"
"Torn" Cover Art] tracklisting:
01. Broken Wings
02. Soaked
03. Fear
04. When Kingdoms Fall
05. In Confidence
06. Fail
07. Numb
08. Torn
09. Nothing Is Erased
10. Still Walk Alone
11. These Scars
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"It's been a long fucking year negotiating this deals, not something we've enjoyed too much, it's taken its toll on everything from economy to psyche. BUT now it's finally done and we are extremely curious on what the future has in it's hands for us!
We have made changes in everything surrounding Evergrey, everything from management, record-label to booking and, perhaps most important, changed our own approach to this thing called EVERGREY.
It came to a time a while ago where we ALL were tired of everything surrounding this bitch called the music-industry. It affected our whole perception of what and who we were, it most certainly killed everything close to joy and in the end made it feel like a boring 9 - 5 job where you don't like your co-workers and just want to go home.
But as I said, we've been through that now and coming out on the other end of this rather dark tunnel are 5 guys who have the same determination, goals and fire to keep this ball spinning for another couple of laps!
Here you have the 3rd trailer that I know you have been eagerly awaiting , somethings up with the compression level that makes the pics smaller so those look like shit? but hey ?. you're here to h e a r the God-damned thing, right? It contains all song titles for the regular edition of this release and the release day is the 2nd week of September but, you'll see something will probably come up and change that for the 10th time?..
I hope you enjoy it and we wish to hear ALL your thoughts, as they are what matter the most to us!"
"Torn" Cover Art] tracklisting:
01. Broken Wings
02. Soaked
03. Fear
04. When Kingdoms Fall
05. In Confidence
06. Fail
07. Numb
08. Torn
09. Nothing Is Erased
10. Still Walk Alone
11. These Scars
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| Source: | evergrey.net |
| Band profile: | Evergrey |
Scar Symmetry - New Song Posted Online
Scar Symmetry have posted a new track, "Morphogenesis", from their upcoming album, "Holographic Universe", which is set to be unleashed on June 20th through Nuclear Blast. To listen the song go to this location.
"Holographic Universe" tracklist again:
01. Morphogenesis
02. Timewave Zero
03. Quantumleaper
04. Artificial Sun Projection
05. The Missing Coordinates
06. Ghost Prototype I (Measurement Of Thought)
07. Fear Catalyst
08. Trapezoid
09. Prism And Gate
10. Holographic Universe
11. The Three-Dimensional Shadow
12. Ghost Prototype II (Deus Ex Machina)
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"Holographic Universe" tracklist again:
01. Morphogenesis
02. Timewave Zero
03. Quantumleaper
04. Artificial Sun Projection
05. The Missing Coordinates
06. Ghost Prototype I (Measurement Of Thought)
07. Fear Catalyst
08. Trapezoid
09. Prism And Gate
10. Holographic Universe
11. The Three-Dimensional Shadow
12. Ghost Prototype II (Deus Ex Machina)
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Scar Symmetry |
The Gathering - New Album On The Way
The Gathering have posted an update on their official website's forum about the new material they are currently working on.
"Dear all,
Sorry it has been a while since you've heard from us. We apologize for this. It actually means that we have been really busy with the band. During the last couple of months we created a lot of new ideas that lead to the first songs of our upcoming CD. Yes, we are working on a new album! Or actually, two new albums! Many of our new songs are very rock and guitar orientated and will end up on a heavy rock album for sure. The second album will be filled with more 'shoe gaze', dreamy tracks.
We can imagine if you are very curious about new vocalists. Currently, we are working with several. It feels very refreshing and interesting to work with different voices and it adds beautiful new colours to our music. Names will be presented as soon as our ideas become more concrete. As promised you will hear new material by the end of this year. The release of our new album is planned for Spring 2009.
On behalf of the band,
Hans Rutten"
"Dear all,
Sorry it has been a while since you've heard from us. We apologize for this. It actually means that we have been really busy with the band. During the last couple of months we created a lot of new ideas that lead to the first songs of our upcoming CD. Yes, we are working on a new album! Or actually, two new albums! Many of our new songs are very rock and guitar orientated and will end up on a heavy rock album for sure. The second album will be filled with more 'shoe gaze', dreamy tracks.
We can imagine if you are very curious about new vocalists. Currently, we are working with several. It feels very refreshing and interesting to work with different voices and it adds beautiful new colours to our music. Names will be presented as soon as our ideas become more concrete. As promised you will hear new material by the end of this year. The release of our new album is planned for Spring 2009.
On behalf of the band,
Hans Rutten"
| Source: | gathering.nl |
| Band profile: | The Gathering |
Cryptopsy - New Tracks Posted Online
Century Media Records press release:
"The unstoppable Montreal killing machine, Cryptopsy, has wreaked havoc throughout the extreme metal genre for more than a decade, but in 2008 the band has returned stronger than ever. Cryptopsy have ultimately crafted their career defining release, "The Unspoken King", which could quite possibly also be their most brutal, yet dynamic offering. The much anticipated new effort is set for a June 24th release, which perfectly coincides with their participation in this year's crushing Summer Slaughter touring package. This tour features some of the finest acts in the genre today, so click this link for the complete list of bands and touring schedule.
A new widget is now available online, which features the new tracks, "Silence The Tyrants" and "Worship Your Demons." Either click this link or visit the band's revamped MySpace page to check it out.
Cryptopsy recently shot a new video with acclaimed director David Brodsky (Gwar, Soilent Green) for the album's vicious opening cut "Worship Your Demons." The clip captures the band's unrelenting, frenetic stage energy and it is sure to catch your attention. Look for the clip to make its online debut in the coming weeks.
Reinventing and redefining metal's boundaries, Cryptopsy, recognized worldwide for infusing extreme music with awe-inspiring precision, rabidly dynamic rhythms and mouth-foaming viciousness, have earned music fans respect inside and outside the metal community. The band's viperous recordings and punishing live performance have confirmed their place in music's elite.
In 2008, Cryptopsy returns to redefine the boundaries of technical extreme metal with an album that is sure to catch the attention of the entire scene."
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"The unstoppable Montreal killing machine, Cryptopsy, has wreaked havoc throughout the extreme metal genre for more than a decade, but in 2008 the band has returned stronger than ever. Cryptopsy have ultimately crafted their career defining release, "The Unspoken King", which could quite possibly also be their most brutal, yet dynamic offering. The much anticipated new effort is set for a June 24th release, which perfectly coincides with their participation in this year's crushing Summer Slaughter touring package. This tour features some of the finest acts in the genre today, so click this link for the complete list of bands and touring schedule.
A new widget is now available online, which features the new tracks, "Silence The Tyrants" and "Worship Your Demons." Either click this link or visit the band's revamped MySpace page to check it out.
Cryptopsy recently shot a new video with acclaimed director David Brodsky (Gwar, Soilent Green) for the album's vicious opening cut "Worship Your Demons." The clip captures the band's unrelenting, frenetic stage energy and it is sure to catch your attention. Look for the clip to make its online debut in the coming weeks.
Reinventing and redefining metal's boundaries, Cryptopsy, recognized worldwide for infusing extreme music with awe-inspiring precision, rabidly dynamic rhythms and mouth-foaming viciousness, have earned music fans respect inside and outside the metal community. The band's viperous recordings and punishing live performance have confirmed their place in music's elite.
In 2008, Cryptopsy returns to redefine the boundaries of technical extreme metal with an album that is sure to catch the attention of the entire scene."
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| Source: | centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | Cryptopsy |
Kataklysm - New Video Online
Canadian Death metallers Kataklysm have posted online a new video, entitled "Taking The World By Storm", which can be viewed at this location. The clip was shot and directed by David Brodsky.
The track "Taking The World By Storm" comes off the band's upcoming album, entitled "Prevail", which will be release on May 23 (Europe) and May 27 (North America).
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The track "Taking The World By Storm" comes off the band's upcoming album, entitled "Prevail", which will be release on May 23 (Europe) and May 27 (North America).
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Kataklysm |
Evergrey - Sign With Steamhammer/SPV
As posted on Evergrey's official website:
"Following intense and very constructive discussions, Steamhammer/SPV have announced their future collaboration with Swedish dark melodic metal act, Evergrey. The deal includes not only the group's brand-new studio album, "Torn", which will arrive at the stores at the beginning of September, but also Evergrey's complete back catalogue. Evergrey mastermind Tom S. Englund is looking forward to a productive cooperation with Steamhammer, explaining: "After long and intense negotiations, we feel that we have arrived at optimum conditions for everybody involved. We are confident that Evergrey will continue to grow artistically under the terms of this contract, that SPV will enjoy our cooperation and - this is definitely the most important aspect - that our fans will thoroughly benefit from the new deal."
The first stage of this ambitious target will see the release of Evergrey's new studio album, "Torn", at the beginning of September, featuring eleven compositions, described by Englund as a "modern mix of "In Search Of Truth" and "Recreation Day". "The tracks are all guitar-oriented and very atmospheric. They have exactly the sound that our fans expect from us." According to Englund, the slightly more experimental direction of Evergrey's previous release, "Monday Morning Apocalypse", has given way again to old strengths and virtues. "Two years ago we needed an album with a slightly different approach and an expensive producer, just to find out how that sort of thing works. It was the right album at the time, but now we have returned to our typical trademarks." This is one of the reasons why the tracks on "Torn" were self-produced by Englund together with drummer Jonas Ekdahl. In addition, the band has a new bassist, Fredrik Larsson having been replaced by former Stratovarius musician Jari Kainulainen.
Since the band arrived on the scene in 1998, Evergrey have brought out six studio albums and one live cut. All of them made the top 20 in their native Sweden and the last two made the top 10 (no. 6 and 3, respectively). On top of that, their DVD was number 1 for four weeks and nominated for a Grammy in Sweden. The band has toured around the globe several times, together with In Flames, Nevermore, Throwdown, Arch Enemy, Children Of Bodom and Iced Earth, among others. Along with "Torn", their new contract with Steamhammer/SPV includes the band's complete back catalogue, so top-quality reissues featuring a selection of bonus tracks are likely in future. "There is so much additional material for each album that we could theoretically re-release it on an extra DVD. Whatever we manage to do - premium reissues are certainly a possibility."
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"Following intense and very constructive discussions, Steamhammer/SPV have announced their future collaboration with Swedish dark melodic metal act, Evergrey. The deal includes not only the group's brand-new studio album, "Torn", which will arrive at the stores at the beginning of September, but also Evergrey's complete back catalogue. Evergrey mastermind Tom S. Englund is looking forward to a productive cooperation with Steamhammer, explaining: "After long and intense negotiations, we feel that we have arrived at optimum conditions for everybody involved. We are confident that Evergrey will continue to grow artistically under the terms of this contract, that SPV will enjoy our cooperation and - this is definitely the most important aspect - that our fans will thoroughly benefit from the new deal."
The first stage of this ambitious target will see the release of Evergrey's new studio album, "Torn", at the beginning of September, featuring eleven compositions, described by Englund as a "modern mix of "In Search Of Truth" and "Recreation Day". "The tracks are all guitar-oriented and very atmospheric. They have exactly the sound that our fans expect from us." According to Englund, the slightly more experimental direction of Evergrey's previous release, "Monday Morning Apocalypse", has given way again to old strengths and virtues. "Two years ago we needed an album with a slightly different approach and an expensive producer, just to find out how that sort of thing works. It was the right album at the time, but now we have returned to our typical trademarks." This is one of the reasons why the tracks on "Torn" were self-produced by Englund together with drummer Jonas Ekdahl. In addition, the band has a new bassist, Fredrik Larsson having been replaced by former Stratovarius musician Jari Kainulainen.
Since the band arrived on the scene in 1998, Evergrey have brought out six studio albums and one live cut. All of them made the top 20 in their native Sweden and the last two made the top 10 (no. 6 and 3, respectively). On top of that, their DVD was number 1 for four weeks and nominated for a Grammy in Sweden. The band has toured around the globe several times, together with In Flames, Nevermore, Throwdown, Arch Enemy, Children Of Bodom and Iced Earth, among others. Along with "Torn", their new contract with Steamhammer/SPV includes the band's complete back catalogue, so top-quality reissues featuring a selection of bonus tracks are likely in future. "There is so much additional material for each album that we could theoretically re-release it on an extra DVD. Whatever we manage to do - premium reissues are certainly a possibility."
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| Source: | profile.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Evergrey |
Artillery - DVD Details Revealed
As previously announced Metal Mind Productions will release Artillery's first DVD entitled "One Foot In The Grave, The Other One In The Trash". The DVD features a fantastic gig the thrash veteran's of Artillery gave at Metalmania Festival 2008! The outstanding guitar play of brothers Stützer, charismatic Carsten Nielsen's powerful drums and the uncompromising thrash energy of Søren Adamsen's voice ruthlessly hammered their way into the hearts of the headbangers assambled on that occasion. Artillery launched a veritable blitz, bombarding their fans with a skull-breaking selection of some of the best songs from their entire discography, including great thrash metal masterpieces like 'By Inheritence' and 'Khomaniac'!
"One Foot In The Grave, The Other One In The Trash" cover] tracklisting:
DVD:
01. Deeds Of Darkness
02. Into The Universe
03. The Almighty
04. Cybermind
05. The Challenge
06. By Inheritance
07. The Eternal War
08. Beneath The Clay (R.I.P.)
09. Time Has Come
10. At War With Science
11. Out Of The Sky
12. Khomaniac
13. Terror Squad
CD (limited edition DVD+CD only):
01. Deeds Of Darkness
02. Into The Universe
03. The Almighty
04. Cybermind
05. The Challenge
06. By Inheritance
07. The Eternal War
08. Beneath The Clay (R.I.P.)
09. Time Has Come
10. At War With Science
11. Out Of The Sky
12. Khomaniac
13. Terror Squad
The DVD will also include many great bonus features such as extra video material:
- Allergic To Knowledge (video clip)
- Terror Squad (video clip)
- The Almighty (bootlegged at "The Rock", Copenhagen, 2008)
- Missing Link - Lobotomized (video clip)
- plus interview with Michael Stützer, interview with Morten Stützer and Carsten Nielsen and more.
The cover artwork was designed by Graal known from his previous work for Vital Remains, Sinister, Solitude Aeturnus, Bulldozer etc. Graal was also responsible for the cover artwork of Artillery's box "Through The Years".
The release will also be available in a limited edition - including a CD with songs recorded at the Metalmania Festival! Both versions of the DVD are scheduled for release on 16th June 2008 in Europe and 5th August 2008 in USA (via MVD).
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"One Foot In The Grave, The Other One In The Trash" cover] tracklisting:
DVD:
01. Deeds Of Darkness
02. Into The Universe
03. The Almighty
04. Cybermind
05. The Challenge
06. By Inheritance
07. The Eternal War
08. Beneath The Clay (R.I.P.)
09. Time Has Come
10. At War With Science
11. Out Of The Sky
12. Khomaniac
13. Terror Squad
CD (limited edition DVD+CD only):
01. Deeds Of Darkness
02. Into The Universe
03. The Almighty
04. Cybermind
05. The Challenge
06. By Inheritance
07. The Eternal War
08. Beneath The Clay (R.I.P.)
09. Time Has Come
10. At War With Science
11. Out Of The Sky
12. Khomaniac
13. Terror Squad
The DVD will also include many great bonus features such as extra video material:
- Allergic To Knowledge (video clip)
- Terror Squad (video clip)
- The Almighty (bootlegged at "The Rock", Copenhagen, 2008)
- Missing Link - Lobotomized (video clip)
- plus interview with Michael Stützer, interview with Morten Stützer and Carsten Nielsen and more.
The cover artwork was designed by Graal known from his previous work for Vital Remains, Sinister, Solitude Aeturnus, Bulldozer etc. Graal was also responsible for the cover artwork of Artillery's box "Through The Years".
The release will also be available in a limited edition - including a CD with songs recorded at the Metalmania Festival! Both versions of the DVD are scheduled for release on 16th June 2008 in Europe and 5th August 2008 in USA (via MVD).
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| Source: | metalmind.com.pl |
| Band profile: | Artillery |
Cynic - Sign To Season Of Mist
The news was announced a few days ago already, but here's the official word from Seasons Of Mist:
"Season of Mist is really proud to announce that a new cult band just joined the roster. Let's welcome legendary American progressive jazzy death metal band Cynic! Most of the label's team have been a fan of the band's milestone and so far only album, "Focus", so needless to say we at Season of Mist are all extremely excited about this new collaboration. Here's frontman Paul Masvidal's comment about the signing:
"We're pleased to be back in business with Season of Mist as our record company. They have tremendous enthusiasm and passion for our work. Our bottom line was a company that understood what Cynic does and believes in it 100%. We found that with SOM. We're deep in the pre-production album process now and will be headed into the studio in a couple weeks to dive even deeper and start the recordings with our talented friend Warren Riker at the engineering / mixing helm. The journey of writing this record has taken Reinert and I to new heights of exploration, straight into the heart of Cynic's soul. We're thrilled to be able to share this new work with the best fans in the world. Stay tuned."
The release of Cynic's sophomore album, which will be out on Season of Mist fifteen years after "Focus", is set to next autumn. In the meantime, you can check the band's new MySpace profile http://www.myspace.com/cyniconline, on which you can hear an excerpt of the demo to the brand new track "Integral Birth"!
Shaped around founding members Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert, the new line-up sees the return of bass god Sean Malone and the addition of Dutch guitarist Tymon Kruidenier who will also be in charge of 'death' vocals. The band are set to enter the studio this summer with Grammy Award winning Warren Riker (Down, Santana, etc.) to begin work on their long-awaited follow-up to "Focus". The album will contain eight songs, and the band are working once again with renowned artist Venosa (who created the unmistakeable cover and visuals for "Focus"), and the new album will be preceded by additional live shows, including a special appearance at Wacken Open Air, Germany, on next August 1st."
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"Season of Mist is really proud to announce that a new cult band just joined the roster. Let's welcome legendary American progressive jazzy death metal band Cynic! Most of the label's team have been a fan of the band's milestone and so far only album, "Focus", so needless to say we at Season of Mist are all extremely excited about this new collaboration. Here's frontman Paul Masvidal's comment about the signing:
"We're pleased to be back in business with Season of Mist as our record company. They have tremendous enthusiasm and passion for our work. Our bottom line was a company that understood what Cynic does and believes in it 100%. We found that with SOM. We're deep in the pre-production album process now and will be headed into the studio in a couple weeks to dive even deeper and start the recordings with our talented friend Warren Riker at the engineering / mixing helm. The journey of writing this record has taken Reinert and I to new heights of exploration, straight into the heart of Cynic's soul. We're thrilled to be able to share this new work with the best fans in the world. Stay tuned."
The release of Cynic's sophomore album, which will be out on Season of Mist fifteen years after "Focus", is set to next autumn. In the meantime, you can check the band's new MySpace profile http://www.myspace.com/cyniconline, on which you can hear an excerpt of the demo to the brand new track "Integral Birth"!
Shaped around founding members Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert, the new line-up sees the return of bass god Sean Malone and the addition of Dutch guitarist Tymon Kruidenier who will also be in charge of 'death' vocals. The band are set to enter the studio this summer with Grammy Award winning Warren Riker (Down, Santana, etc.) to begin work on their long-awaited follow-up to "Focus". The album will contain eight songs, and the band are working once again with renowned artist Venosa (who created the unmistakeable cover and visuals for "Focus"), and the new album will be preceded by additional live shows, including a special appearance at Wacken Open Air, Germany, on next August 1st."
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| Source: | season-of-mist.com |
| Band profile: | Cynic |
As We Fight - Part Ways With Singer
Danish metallers As We Fight have issued the following update:
"We're sad to announce that after seven years with the band, Jason Campbell will be moving on. We'd like to wish him all the best in the future!
No shows will be cancelled!!!
We're excited to announce that our friend Esse (Numbnuts) will give us a helping hand for the shows in Denmark and Germany in May, where we furthermore will air a couple of songs from the upcoming album! See you guys on the road!"
"We're sad to announce that after seven years with the band, Jason Campbell will be moving on. We'd like to wish him all the best in the future!
No shows will be cancelled!!!
We're excited to announce that our friend Esse (Numbnuts) will give us a helping hand for the shows in Denmark and Germany in May, where we furthermore will air a couple of songs from the upcoming album! See you guys on the road!"
| Source: | aswefight.com |
| Band profile: | As We Fight |
Misery Index - Start Studio Recordings
Baltimore's grinders Misery Index will enter the studio on May 6th to record their second album which is christened "Traitors." It is expected for a September release through Relapse Records.
The band have also posted a song from the new album, called "Ruling Class Cancelled" at their official Myspace.
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The band have also posted a song from the new album, called "Ruling Class Cancelled" at their official Myspace.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Misery Index |
Detonation - Part Ways With Drummer Thomas Kalksma
Dutch death/thrash metal act Detonation have announced parting ways with drummer Thomas Kalksma. Kalksma was one of the original founders of the band and had been part of Detonation for over ten years. Commented by the band: "It was a very hard decision to make, but in the end both Thomas and the band agreed it would be better to part ways. We've had differences of opinion on the future of Detonation and these differences eventually where too strong to overcome. There are no hard feelings mutually and Detonation wish Thomas all the best for his future musical career."
Thomas' statement:
"I regret and feel very glad simultaneously to be leaving Detonation. After a lot of big ups an downs in this band, I feel that the abovementioned differences in opinion took away my passion for this band. Despite the fact that I've been jamming with Koen even before Detonation started, and the fact that i've put alot of effort in this band, I felt a huge need for change during the past months. Therefore i'll move forward and will focus on my other musical activities. I'm also open to interesting offers.
I want to thank all bookers, promoters, media and festivalorganisers and most importantly all FANS I have contact with. You are great and you haven't seen the last of me."
Detonation will continue writing for the forthcoming 4th studio album, however the band is now in search for a new drummer. If you have the skills, determination and personality we are looking for, please contact us through myspace or via info@detonation.nl !
Thomas' statement:
"I regret and feel very glad simultaneously to be leaving Detonation. After a lot of big ups an downs in this band, I feel that the abovementioned differences in opinion took away my passion for this band. Despite the fact that I've been jamming with Koen even before Detonation started, and the fact that i've put alot of effort in this band, I felt a huge need for change during the past months. Therefore i'll move forward and will focus on my other musical activities. I'm also open to interesting offers.
I want to thank all bookers, promoters, media and festivalorganisers and most importantly all FANS I have contact with. You are great and you haven't seen the last of me."
Detonation will continue writing for the forthcoming 4th studio album, however the band is now in search for a new drummer. If you have the skills, determination and personality we are looking for, please contact us through myspace or via info@detonation.nl !
| Band profile: | Detonation |
Psyopus - New Song Online And Tour Dates
New York tech death metallers/grinders Psyopus have posted a song about siamese twins simply titled "2" on their MySpace page. The song comes off the band's latest effort "Our Puzzling Encounters Considered" which has been released last year in February.
In related news, Psyopus kick off with the following tour dates in the US with Dance Club Massacre.
US Tour Dates:
(also with The Crinn)
02/05 The Penny Arcade - Charlotte, NY
(with The Crinn and Epicurean)
03/05 Ghouolardi's - Lorain, OH
04/05 Flushing Masonic Temple - Flushing, MI
05/05 Von's (Vault 13) - Detroit, MI
06/05 The Static Age - Romeo, MI
07/05 Skelletones - Grand Rapids, MI
08/05 Rack N' Roll - Riverview, MI
(with Sons of Azrael and Epicurean)
09/05 The Underground - Sandusky, OH
10/05 Club W - Buffalo, NY
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In related news, Psyopus kick off with the following tour dates in the US with Dance Club Massacre.
US Tour Dates:
(also with The Crinn)
02/05 The Penny Arcade - Charlotte, NY
(with The Crinn and Epicurean)
03/05 Ghouolardi's - Lorain, OH
04/05 Flushing Masonic Temple - Flushing, MI
05/05 Von's (Vault 13) - Detroit, MI
06/05 The Static Age - Romeo, MI
07/05 Skelletones - Grand Rapids, MI
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Psyopus |
Catamenia - Enter The Studio In July
Finnish Melodic Black metallers Catamenia have issued the following update:
"We will enter the studio little bit later than as planned. New schedule is set on 7th of July because of the renewing and reconstructioning the Mastervox Studios. The release for the album is somewhere around October 2008. Thank you really much you all for your patience."
The band has previously announced their forthcoming album will be entitled "VIII".
"We will enter the studio little bit later than as planned. New schedule is set on 7th of July because of the renewing and reconstructioning the Mastervox Studios. The release for the album is somewhere around October 2008. Thank you really much you all for your patience."
The band has previously announced their forthcoming album will be entitled "VIII".
| Source: | catamenia.net |
| Band profile: | Catamenia |