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Fear Factory - Members Form New Band With Threat Signal Singer
Fear Factory members Christian Olde Wolbers (guitar) and Raymond Herrera (drums) are proud to announce the debut album of their new group, Arkaea. The band also features one of metal's hungriest young singers, Jon Howard (Threat Signal).
Arkaea has just finished up preproduction and are scheduled to enter the studio to begin recording.
The band's yet untitled album is due out fall 2008 on Koch Records and plans for touring are under way in support of the record.
You can preview new music at http://www.myspace.com/arkaeamusic.
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Arkaea has just finished up preproduction and are scheduled to enter the studio to begin recording.
The band's yet untitled album is due out fall 2008 on Koch Records and plans for touring are under way in support of the record.
You can preview new music at http://www.myspace.com/arkaeamusic.
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| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Fear Factory |
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter - New Album On The Way
German metallers Die Apokalyptischen Reiter have posted the first Link] in a series of video blog entries covering the recording sessions for the band's as-yet-untitled seventh studio album, due late summer via Nuclear Blast Records. The upcoming CD will be the group's first to feature new guitar player Lady Cat-Man, who replaced Pitrone in February 2008 (More information was previously reported here). Die Apokalyptischen Reiter is also keeping a written studio diary at this location.
Also the band previously stated about the upcoming CD and new lineup:
"Don't expect anything less than an absolute killer record! The sound is damn heavy, melodic and chock-full of surprises. Lady Cat-Man may look like an angel, but she's playing like the devil! Treat our metal sister real nice, she is part of the family now."
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Also the band previously stated about the upcoming CD and new lineup:
"Don't expect anything less than an absolute killer record! The sound is damn heavy, melodic and chock-full of surprises. Lady Cat-Man may look like an angel, but she's playing like the devil! Treat our metal sister real nice, she is part of the family now."
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| Source: | reitermania.de |
| Band profile: | Die Apokalyptischen Reiter |
Symphorce - Guitarist Posts Instrumental Song Online
Symphorce guitarist Cédric "Cede" Dupont (ex-Freedom Call) has issued the following update:
"Added some new instrumental music to my page, hope you all enjoy it! I just had this idea a long time ago, and since I got tons of positive messages about "MeloDrama", I thought I'd give it a shot one more time! So check out "Atmosfear" and let me know what you think!"
Check out the new track on this Link
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"Added some new instrumental music to my page, hope you all enjoy it! I just had this idea a long time ago, and since I got tons of positive messages about "MeloDrama", I thought I'd give it a shot one more time! So check out "Atmosfear" and let me know what you think!"
Check out the new track on this Link
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Symphorce |
Kataklysm - New Song Online
A brand new track "The Chains Of Power," from Kataklysm's upcoming record "Prevail" has been posted on the bands new and improved MySpace Page.
Kataklysm vocalist Maurizio Iacono and the band explain the meaning of "The Chains Of Power": "The meaning behind the track "The Chains Of Power" is essential. It's a song the band wrote to give gratitude and strength to all the courageous soldiers who fight for our freedom. It doesn't matter if you are for or against certain wars, nor the bullshit politics that are associated with these topics.
This track is about the people in the world that decide to take a chance with their lives in order to preserve our way of living. While we drink, rock out at concerts and take our daily lives for granted, some soldier is out there in the middle of a Warfield dodging bullets and bombs. This commitment and sacrifice has to be acknowledged, it's our tribute to them and our soundtrack to give them courage. Prevail is a vast album with different faces and this is just a sample of the hammering to come...enjoy!"
"The Chains Of Power" comes from the upcoming release "Prevail", which 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 (Europe) and May 27 (North America), features guest solo appearances by Pat O'Brien (Cannibal Corpse), Dave Linsk (Overkill) and producer and guitar shredder Jason Suecof himself.
Prevail will ALSO include a BONUS DVD with a full performance recorded from a live internet concert stream at DeepRockDrive studios in Las Vegas, NV on December 3, 2007.
Bonus DVD track listing:
01 Like Angels Weeping The Dark
02 As I Slither
03 In Shadows & Dust
04 Crippled and Broken
05 The Ambassador of Pain
06 Let Them Burn
07 Manipulator of Souls
08 The Resurrected
09 Face The Face of War
10 Where The Enemy Sleeps
11 The Road To Devastation
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Kataklysm vocalist Maurizio Iacono and the band explain the meaning of "The Chains Of Power": "The meaning behind the track "The Chains Of Power" is essential. It's a song the band wrote to give gratitude and strength to all the courageous soldiers who fight for our freedom. It doesn't matter if you are for or against certain wars, nor the bullshit politics that are associated with these topics.
This track is about the people in the world that decide to take a chance with their lives in order to preserve our way of living. While we drink, rock out at concerts and take our daily lives for granted, some soldier is out there in the middle of a Warfield dodging bullets and bombs. This commitment and sacrifice has to be acknowledged, it's our tribute to them and our soundtrack to give them courage. Prevail is a vast album with different faces and this is just a sample of the hammering to come...enjoy!"
"The Chains Of Power" comes from the upcoming release "Prevail", which 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 (Europe) and May 27 (North America), features guest solo appearances by Pat O'Brien (Cannibal Corpse), Dave Linsk (Overkill) and producer and guitar shredder Jason Suecof himself.
Prevail will ALSO include a BONUS DVD with a full performance recorded from a live internet concert stream at DeepRockDrive studios in Las Vegas, NV on December 3, 2007.
Bonus DVD track listing:
01 Like Angels Weeping The Dark
02 As I Slither
03 In Shadows & Dust
04 Crippled and Broken
05 The Ambassador of Pain
06 Let Them Burn
07 Manipulator of Souls
08 The Resurrected
09 Face The Face of War
10 Where The Enemy Sleeps
11 The Road To Devastation
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Kataklysm |
Shining - Part Ways With Drummer
Swedish Suicidal/Manipulative Black Metal throne-dwellers Shining made the following entry on their MySpace Blog:
"Due to Jarle Bybergs current situation we have decided that we cannot go ahead with merely him in our ranks. This has nothing to do with him leaving Urgehal last week or anything like that, but he simply hasn't got time enough to tour as much as we do, nor spending month after month in the studio. Therefore, we have now decided to let Schill who accompanied us on the 'Thank God For Niklas Kvarforth' tour last year become a permanent member of Shining.
Welcome my little precious... / Kvarforth, on behalf of Shining."
Shining's sixth studio album will be entitled "Tillbaka På Ruta Ett" (Back to Square One) and is set for a late 2008 release through Osmose Productions.
"Due to Jarle Bybergs current situation we have decided that we cannot go ahead with merely him in our ranks. This has nothing to do with him leaving Urgehal last week or anything like that, but he simply hasn't got time enough to tour as much as we do, nor spending month after month in the studio. Therefore, we have now decided to let Schill who accompanied us on the 'Thank God For Niklas Kvarforth' tour last year become a permanent member of Shining.
Welcome my little precious... / Kvarforth, on behalf of Shining."
Shining's sixth studio album will be entitled "Tillbaka På Ruta Ett" (Back to Square One) and is set for a late 2008 release through Osmose Productions.
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Shining |
Pyramaze - Signs With Locomotive Records
Danish metallers Pyramaze have issued the following update on their official website:
"Pyramaze is proud to announce the signing with Locomotive Records for the worldwide release of "Immortal". We had quite a few good offers, but Locomotive convinced us with their enthusiasm and their willingness to walk that extra mile for the band."
The new album, entitled "Immortal" will be out on May 30th in Europe (Release dates for the other regions will follow soon). Also you can find more info about this album as stated here.
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"Pyramaze is proud to announce the signing with Locomotive Records for the worldwide release of "Immortal". We had quite a few good offers, but Locomotive convinced us with their enthusiasm and their willingness to walk that extra mile for the band."
The new album, entitled "Immortal" will be out on May 30th in Europe (Release dates for the other regions will follow soon). Also you can find more info about this album as stated here.
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| Source: | pyramaze.com |
| Band profile: | Pyramaze |
Deranged - Disband After 17 Years
Vocalist Martin Schönherr of Swedish Death metal band Deranged has posted the following news:
"Sad news? A couple of weeks ago Rikard Wermén (drums) decided to leave the band. He's been handling all of the bands correspondence (as well as any other matters concerning the band) the last 15 years and told us that he basically was fed up didn't wanted to do that any longer and therefore decided to leave the band. He's been doing a really great work and has always managed to squeeze in time to handle the bands business. He also said numerous times that he will stay and do whatever shows that was booked but wouldn't handle any correspondence and the likes, and even said if we managed to get a tour later this year, he would stay for that as well in case we hadn't managed to get a new drummer. Fair enough and we thank him eternally for that? Now, Johan Axelsson (guitar) said that he didn't wanted to do the booked shows and wanted to split the band up (coz of reasons unknown) which leaves me and Tomas Ahlgren (bass) no other choice then hereby say that we can't play the following festivals, therefor Deranged are from now on split up."
Cancelled performances:
Fuck The Commerce (Germany) - May 1
Hardtaste Open Air Fest. / Hassleben (Germany) - May 2
Maryland Death Fest. (US) - May 23-25
Death Fest Open Air (Germany) - June 12-14
Jena Rosenkeller (Germany) - June 6
Obscene Extreme Fest. (Czech Rep.) - July 10-12
Eisenwahn Fest. (Germany) - July 25-26
Tunes Of Death Fest. (Germany) - September 12-13
Filthrock Festival (Germany) - September 20
"Sad news? A couple of weeks ago Rikard Wermén (drums) decided to leave the band. He's been handling all of the bands correspondence (as well as any other matters concerning the band) the last 15 years and told us that he basically was fed up didn't wanted to do that any longer and therefore decided to leave the band. He's been doing a really great work and has always managed to squeeze in time to handle the bands business. He also said numerous times that he will stay and do whatever shows that was booked but wouldn't handle any correspondence and the likes, and even said if we managed to get a tour later this year, he would stay for that as well in case we hadn't managed to get a new drummer. Fair enough and we thank him eternally for that? Now, Johan Axelsson (guitar) said that he didn't wanted to do the booked shows and wanted to split the band up (coz of reasons unknown) which leaves me and Tomas Ahlgren (bass) no other choice then hereby say that we can't play the following festivals, therefor Deranged are from now on split up."
Cancelled performances:
Fuck The Commerce (Germany) - May 1
Hardtaste Open Air Fest. / Hassleben (Germany) - May 2
Maryland Death Fest. (US) - May 23-25
Death Fest Open Air (Germany) - June 12-14
Jena Rosenkeller (Germany) - June 6
Obscene Extreme Fest. (Czech Rep.) - July 10-12
Eisenwahn Fest. (Germany) - July 25-26
Tunes Of Death Fest. (Germany) - September 12-13
Filthrock Festival (Germany) - September 20
| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Deranged |
Jesusmartyr - Inks Deal With Rusty Cage Records
Brutality, vibe, precision, melody and violence carrying a message of life and death. This is Jesusmartyr, one of the best South American metal bands. A musical career of more than ten years, three albums, three European tours, three Brazilian tours and two live TV performances broadcasted to the entire Latin American continent by Much Music TV Network have given Jesusmartyr their well deserved good reputation.
Their latest album The Black Waters will be released in Europe in the beginning of this summer.
For more info and sound samples on JesusMartyr: http://www.myspace.com/jesusmartyr
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Their latest album The Black Waters will be released in Europe in the beginning of this summer.
For more info and sound samples on JesusMartyr: http://www.myspace.com/jesusmartyr
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | JesusMartyr |
Scars On Broadway - First Song Online
System Of A Down guitarist, vocalist Daron Malakian's new band with SOAD drummer John Dolmayan, called Scars On Broadway, has released its first song, entitled "They Say". Check it out at this location.
Malakian is currently recording the debut album of the group, simply called "Scars On Broadway". So far, three other song titles have been announced, "Universe," "World Gone Wrong" and "3005." Daron has also said that fans should expect another Scars album before another SOAD album comes out.
More info on Scars On Broadway at http://www.myspace.com/scarsonbroadway.
In other SOAD news, vocalist Serj Tankian released his debut solo effort, "Elect the Dead", last October through Reprise Records.
System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian recently launched a music-based social networking site called urSession and is working on his own side project with Wu-Tang Clan member The RZA.
Scars On Broadway and Serj Tankian have both been confirmed for this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, set to take place April 25-27 in Indio, California.
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Malakian is currently recording the debut album of the group, simply called "Scars On Broadway". So far, three other song titles have been announced, "Universe," "World Gone Wrong" and "3005." Daron has also said that fans should expect another Scars album before another SOAD album comes out.
More info on Scars On Broadway at http://www.myspace.com/scarsonbroadway.
In other SOAD news, vocalist Serj Tankian released his debut solo effort, "Elect the Dead", last October through Reprise Records.
System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian recently launched a music-based social networking site called urSession and is working on his own side project with Wu-Tang Clan member The RZA.
Scars On Broadway and Serj Tankian have both been confirmed for this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, set to take place April 25-27 in Indio, California.
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| Source: | scarsonbroadway.com |
| Band profile: | Scars On Broadway |
Obituary - Cancel US Tour
Obituary have cancelled their upcoming tour with Dying Fetus, Origin, and Thy Will Be Done.
Here's a statement from the band: "We regret to inform you for reasons beyond our control we must cancel this May tour. We wanna thank everyone for their hard work and dedication for this tour and we WILL reschedule this for September 2008... look for updates."
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Here's a statement from the band: "We regret to inform you for reasons beyond our control we must cancel this May tour. We wanna thank everyone for their hard work and dedication for this tour and we WILL reschedule this for September 2008... look for updates."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Obituary |
| Event: | Obituary + Dying Fetus [POSTPONED] |
Vader - Song From Anniversary Album Online
Go to http://www.myspace.com/panzervader and listen to the new version of "Incarnation" taken from the upcoming anniversary album "XXV". The record will be unleashed at the end of May through Regain Records.
The album was specially recorded for Vader's 25th anniversary and features re-recorded songs from various periods of band's history. The album was entirely recorded, mixed and mastered at Hertz Studio with Wiesławscy Bros behind the helm, known from some previous Vader's productions as "The Art Of War" or "Impressions In Blood". The regular double disc edition of the album will feature 25 songs. Among famous Vader's hits as "Carnal", "Cold Demons", "Black To The Blind" you will find there one never officially published track "Tyrani Piekieł" from the very early days of the band. Special digi-pack edition of "XXV" will be released with additional DVD disc featuring bonus songs (Polish versions of "Trupi Jad" or "Reborn In Flames") and some historical rarities in the form of video footage recorded between 1986-2001!!! All the graphics and whole layout of "XXV" was designed by Jacek Wiśniewski, Polish graphic artist resposible for "Black To The Blind", "Litany", "Revelations" or "The Beast" cover arts.
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The album was specially recorded for Vader's 25th anniversary and features re-recorded songs from various periods of band's history. The album was entirely recorded, mixed and mastered at Hertz Studio with Wiesławscy Bros behind the helm, known from some previous Vader's productions as "The Art Of War" or "Impressions In Blood". The regular double disc edition of the album will feature 25 songs. Among famous Vader's hits as "Carnal", "Cold Demons", "Black To The Blind" you will find there one never officially published track "Tyrani Piekieł" from the very early days of the band. Special digi-pack edition of "XXV" will be released with additional DVD disc featuring bonus songs (Polish versions of "Trupi Jad" or "Reborn In Flames") and some historical rarities in the form of video footage recorded between 1986-2001!!! All the graphics and whole layout of "XXV" was designed by Jacek Wiśniewski, Polish graphic artist resposible for "Black To The Blind", "Litany", "Revelations" or "The Beast" cover arts.
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| Source: | vader.pl |
| Band profile: | Vader |
Shining - Back To The Studio And A New Bassplayer Found
Shining posted the following news item on their MySpace:
"Shining are once again entering The Slaughterhouse on the 28th of April to start recording their 6th studio album. Rickard Bengtsson will once again produce now when his and Kvarforth's differences have been laid aside for professional reasons.
In other news, no bass-player have yet been found to fill the spot after Phil A. Cirone."
However, a short amount of time later they placed another news item saying:
"King Taking Over Phil's Bass Duties.
As we have not yet found any suitable replacement for Phil A. Cirone and the date of recording draws near we have decided to let T.C. King (Gorgoroth) take care of the bass duties on the coming album."
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"Shining are once again entering The Slaughterhouse on the 28th of April to start recording their 6th studio album. Rickard Bengtsson will once again produce now when his and Kvarforth's differences have been laid aside for professional reasons.
In other news, no bass-player have yet been found to fill the spot after Phil A. Cirone."
However, a short amount of time later they placed another news item saying:
"King Taking Over Phil's Bass Duties.
As we have not yet found any suitable replacement for Phil A. Cirone and the date of recording draws near we have decided to let T.C. King (Gorgoroth) take care of the bass duties on the coming album."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Shining |
My Dying Bride - Enter The Studio
This just in: My Dying Bride have entered the studio to start recording for their next album. Pre-production has started last week and they gone into full studio at mode at Futureworks in Manchester, with Mags once again at the wheel.
According to guitarist Andrew Craighan, there are no song or album titles yet, but the feel of the album is, in his words "heading for empty and bleak with flashes of rage".
More as we get it.
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According to guitarist Andrew Craighan, there are no song or album titles yet, but the feel of the album is, in his words "heading for empty and bleak with flashes of rage".
More as we get it.
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| Source: | mydyingbride.org |
| Band profile: | My Dying Bride |
Today Is The Day - New Live Drummer And Tour Dates
Ex-Hate Eternal drummer Derek Roddy has left Today Is The Day due to an alleged financial dispute with band-founder Steve Austin. Replacing Derek Roddy for the group's current Total Resistance Tour is Mike Rosswog from Circle Of Dead Children.
Their current Total Resistance tour began on March 14. Here are the details from March 26 onwards:
Supporting Today Is The Day for the entire tour are SuperNova Records labelmates Complete Failure, featuring drummer Mike Rosswog (ex-Today Is The Day, Circle Of Dead Children). Also joining them in the US tour is a rotating lineup of bands, including: At All Cost, Fuck The Facts, Lair Of The Minotaur, Mouth Of The Architect, Psyopus, Rwake, S.W.W.A.A.T.S., Thine Eyes Bleed.
Supporting the band for the European Tour are Complete Failure, Jucifer and Four Question Marks.
Supernova Records will also be releasing remastered, repackaged reissues of two classic Today Is The Day titles, as well as Complete Failure's debut album, to coincide with the tour. The following are the US headlining dates only. The European Tour dates are provided further below.
US TOUR
3/26 Toronto, ON @ The Reverb
Dates with Mouth Of The Architect, Psyopus and Complete Failure
3/27 Rochester, NY @ The Bug Jar
Dates with Mouth Of The Architect, Lair Of The Minotaur and Complete Failure
3/28 Warren, MI @ The Ritz
3/29 Columbus, OH @ Ravari Room
3/30 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's Pirate's Cove
3/31 Indianapolis, IN @ Melody Inn
4/1 Chicago, IL @ The Note
4/3 Columbia, MO @ Mojo's
4/4 Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club
4/5 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club
4/6 Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews
Dates with At All Cost, Complete Failure
4/7 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
4/8 Ogden, UT @ Kamikaze's
4/9 Billings, MT @ Lost World
4/10 Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
4/11 Vancouver, BC @ The Balmoral
4/12 Portland, OR @ Ash Street Saloon
4/14 Reno, NV @ Club Underground
4/15 Sacramento, CA @ Blue Lamp
4/16 San Jose, CA @ The Blank Club
4/17 San Francisco, CA @ Annie's Social Club
4/19 San Marcos, CA @ Jumping Turtle
4/20 Hollywood, CA @ Knitting Factory (Murderfest)
4/21 Tempe, AZ @ The Stray Cat
4/24 Austin, TX @ Red 7
4/25 Dallas, TX @ Red Blood Club
4/26 Houston, TX @ Walter's On Washington w/ Kill The Client
4/27 Corpus Christi, TX @ The Compound w/ Kill The Client
Dates with Complete Failure
4/28 Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon
Dates with Rwake, S.W.W.A.A.T.S. and Complete Failure
4/29 Orlando, FL @ The Haven
4/30 Tampa, FL @ The Brass Mug
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Their current Total Resistance tour began on March 14. Here are the details from March 26 onwards:
Supporting Today Is The Day for the entire tour are SuperNova Records labelmates Complete Failure, featuring drummer Mike Rosswog (ex-Today Is The Day, Circle Of Dead Children). Also joining them in the US tour is a rotating lineup of bands, including: At All Cost, Fuck The Facts, Lair Of The Minotaur, Mouth Of The Architect, Psyopus, Rwake, S.W.W.A.A.T.S., Thine Eyes Bleed.
Supporting the band for the European Tour are Complete Failure, Jucifer and Four Question Marks.
Supernova Records will also be releasing remastered, repackaged reissues of two classic Today Is The Day titles, as well as Complete Failure's debut album, to coincide with the tour. The following are the US headlining dates only. The European Tour dates are provided further below.
US TOUR
3/26 Toronto, ON @ The Reverb
Dates with Mouth Of The Architect, Psyopus and Complete Failure
3/27 Rochester, NY @ The Bug Jar
Dates with Mouth Of The Architect, Lair Of The Minotaur and Complete Failure
3/28 Warren, MI @ The Ritz
3/29 Columbus, OH @ Ravari Room
3/30 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's Pirate's Cove
3/31 Indianapolis, IN @ Melody Inn
4/1 Chicago, IL @ The Note
4/3 Columbia, MO @ Mojo's
4/4 Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club
4/5 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club
4/6 Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews
Dates with At All Cost, Complete Failure
4/7 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
4/8 Ogden, UT @ Kamikaze's
4/9 Billings, MT @ Lost World
4/10 Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
4/11 Vancouver, BC @ The Balmoral
4/12 Portland, OR @ Ash Street Saloon
4/14 Reno, NV @ Club Underground
4/15 Sacramento, CA @ Blue Lamp
4/16 San Jose, CA @ The Blank Club
4/17 San Francisco, CA @ Annie's Social Club
4/19 San Marcos, CA @ Jumping Turtle
4/20 Hollywood, CA @ Knitting Factory (Murderfest)
4/21 Tempe, AZ @ The Stray Cat
4/24 Austin, TX @ Red 7
4/25 Dallas, TX @ Red Blood Club
4/26 Houston, TX @ Walter's On Washington w/ Kill The Client
4/27 Corpus Christi, TX @ The Compound w/ Kill The Client
Dates with Complete Failure
4/28 Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon
Dates with Rwake, S.W.W.A.A.T.S. and Complete Failure
4/29 Orlando, FL @ The Haven
4/30 Tampa, FL @ The Brass Mug
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| Source: | supernovarecords.net |
Absu - New Guitarist/Keyboardist And New Album Details Announced
The following was posted on Absu's Myspace page:
"Texas-based mythological occult metal outfit Absu has announced the addition of guitarist/keyboardist Zawicizuz (ex-Rape, Pillage & Burn/Infernal Oak) to the group's ranks. He replaces Vastator who recently quit the band due to musical and personal differences. Drummer/vocalist Proscriptor says of the replacement, "We are very proud to welcome Zawicizuz as the newest musician of Absu! He is one of the best-kept secrets in the extreme Texas music environment and we are delighted to convey our next chapter of mythological occult metal with him."
Absu will enter Nomad Recording Studio in April 2008 to begin recording the self-titled CD for a tentative autumn release on Candlelight Records. The album will be engineered/produced by none other than Sterling Winfield (King Diamond, Mercyful Fate, Solitude Aeternus, Usurper, Blood Of The Sun, Etc.) and mastered by Proscriptor at his studio Tarot Productions.
"Absu" projected track listing: (in no particular order)
13 Globes
In The Name of Auebothiabathabaithobeuee
Between the Absu of Eridu & Erech
Night Fire Canonization
Those of the Void Will Re-Enter
Nunbarshegunu
Girra's Temple
Magick Square Cipher
Ye Uttuku Spells
Amy
?Of the Dead Who Never Rest In Their Tombs Are the Attendance Of Familiar Spirits?
(Including:)
a.) Diversified Signs Inscribed
b.) Voor
c.) Sceptre Command
d.) Twix Yesterday, the Day & the Morrow
e.) Our Earth of Black
Proscriptor adds: "Lyrically, I am concentrating more on Sumerian-based occult themes of magick and mythology versus the Celtic aspect of my previous writings, which was heavily expressed on the last few Absu studio albums. Musically speaking, the material will be quite similar to "Tara", but with more of a '70s progressive/ psychedelic texture within it. You will not be disappointed ? trust me. I will be utilizing the first logo created by Equitant and Belgian artist Kris Verwimp will handle the cover illustration once again. In other news, I am also pleased to announce the following guest musicians that will appear on the album: Ashmedi (Melechesh), Jex Thoth (Jex Thoth/ex-Totem), Mindwalker (The Firstborn), Nornagest (Enthroned), Sataniac (Desaster), Vorskaath (Zemial)."
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"Texas-based mythological occult metal outfit Absu has announced the addition of guitarist/keyboardist Zawicizuz (ex-Rape, Pillage & Burn/Infernal Oak) to the group's ranks. He replaces Vastator who recently quit the band due to musical and personal differences. Drummer/vocalist Proscriptor says of the replacement, "We are very proud to welcome Zawicizuz as the newest musician of Absu! He is one of the best-kept secrets in the extreme Texas music environment and we are delighted to convey our next chapter of mythological occult metal with him."
Absu will enter Nomad Recording Studio in April 2008 to begin recording the self-titled CD for a tentative autumn release on Candlelight Records. The album will be engineered/produced by none other than Sterling Winfield (King Diamond, Mercyful Fate, Solitude Aeternus, Usurper, Blood Of The Sun, Etc.) and mastered by Proscriptor at his studio Tarot Productions.
"Absu" projected track listing: (in no particular order)
13 Globes
In The Name of Auebothiabathabaithobeuee
Between the Absu of Eridu & Erech
Night Fire Canonization
Those of the Void Will Re-Enter
Nunbarshegunu
Girra's Temple
Magick Square Cipher
Ye Uttuku Spells
Amy
?Of the Dead Who Never Rest In Their Tombs Are the Attendance Of Familiar Spirits?
(Including:)
a.) Diversified Signs Inscribed
b.) Voor
c.) Sceptre Command
d.) Twix Yesterday, the Day & the Morrow
e.) Our Earth of Black
Proscriptor adds: "Lyrically, I am concentrating more on Sumerian-based occult themes of magick and mythology versus the Celtic aspect of my previous writings, which was heavily expressed on the last few Absu studio albums. Musically speaking, the material will be quite similar to "Tara", but with more of a '70s progressive/ psychedelic texture within it. You will not be disappointed ? trust me. I will be utilizing the first logo created by Equitant and Belgian artist Kris Verwimp will handle the cover illustration once again. In other news, I am also pleased to announce the following guest musicians that will appear on the album: Ashmedi (Melechesh), Jex Thoth (Jex Thoth/ex-Totem), Mindwalker (The Firstborn), Nornagest (Enthroned), Sataniac (Desaster), Vorskaath (Zemial)."
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