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Paradise Lost - Drummer Quits, South American Tour Dates Cancelled
Paradise Lost drummer Jeff Singer has posted the next statement on the bands official site:
"I guess no one would have seen this coming but as of the end of August I will no longer be drumming for Paradise Lost. I have decided to hang up my sticks altogether. It is an incredibly hard decision to have had to make as drumming has been my life for as long as I can remember and through good and bad has been my living for nearly 20 years. It is going to be very difficult I am sure and after four and a half years I will miss Nick, Aaron, Steve, Greg (and Milly) very much but in my heart I know that it is the correct thing for me to do.
So why am I leaving, well, to be honest it is a difficult thing to explain in a few paragraphs, but here goes.
I am sure you are aware that the record industry is struggling and I for one have become increasingly disillusioned with the music business as a whole. I feel incredibly lucky to have travelled so much in my career. I have so many fantastic memories and have had a ton of priceless experiences. I have made friendships that will last a lifetime and I wouldn't change anything. However to have survived in this business for so long has meant great sacrifice and I have had to move the goalposts over the years to help make things happen and try and survive through some pretty hard times. More and more is being taken away and it is getting harder and harder to make excuses for why I do this.
We toured so hard this past year, we were basically away for five out of six months and are still out as we speak. In past years I wouldn't be bothered but as a 37 year old man with a family now for me it has just been too tough. My sons are 1 and 3 and being away from them has just been too painful. I asked myself if I could see myself leaving them again for a three month stretch and the answer was no; I couldn't. I realised there was no point in having a family if I wasn't there and that is how it has to be. Sad as it is, losing my brother two years ago showed me that there is no point in having regrets or feeling that you should have said more or done more. Carpe Diem and all that.
Coincidentally whilst I was thinking about my future I confided in my best friend who ended up offering me a job which will provide me with a good career and future which for a 37 year old man with nothing but drumming behind him was an offer too good to pass up.
I appreciate the timing of my departure is terrible but September 1st was the start date for the job and I must go through with that.
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"I guess no one would have seen this coming but as of the end of August I will no longer be drumming for Paradise Lost. I have decided to hang up my sticks altogether. It is an incredibly hard decision to have had to make as drumming has been my life for as long as I can remember and through good and bad has been my living for nearly 20 years. It is going to be very difficult I am sure and after four and a half years I will miss Nick, Aaron, Steve, Greg (and Milly) very much but in my heart I know that it is the correct thing for me to do.
So why am I leaving, well, to be honest it is a difficult thing to explain in a few paragraphs, but here goes.
I am sure you are aware that the record industry is struggling and I for one have become increasingly disillusioned with the music business as a whole. I feel incredibly lucky to have travelled so much in my career. I have so many fantastic memories and have had a ton of priceless experiences. I have made friendships that will last a lifetime and I wouldn't change anything. However to have survived in this business for so long has meant great sacrifice and I have had to move the goalposts over the years to help make things happen and try and survive through some pretty hard times. More and more is being taken away and it is getting harder and harder to make excuses for why I do this.
We toured so hard this past year, we were basically away for five out of six months and are still out as we speak. In past years I wouldn't be bothered but as a 37 year old man with a family now for me it has just been too tough. My sons are 1 and 3 and being away from them has just been too painful. I asked myself if I could see myself leaving them again for a three month stretch and the answer was no; I couldn't. I realised there was no point in having a family if I wasn't there and that is how it has to be. Sad as it is, losing my brother two years ago showed me that there is no point in having regrets or feeling that you should have said more or done more. Carpe Diem and all that.
Coincidentally whilst I was thinking about my future I confided in my best friend who ended up offering me a job which will provide me with a good career and future which for a 37 year old man with nothing but drumming behind him was an offer too good to pass up.
I appreciate the timing of my departure is terrible but September 1st was the start date for the job and I must go through with that.
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| Source: | paradiselost.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Paradise Lost |
Magnacult - Video Posted Online
Dutch metallers Magnacult have posted a new video for the song "Identity 676" on their YouTube site. The footage was shot during the band's European tour with Devildriver and Ill Nino at their own headlining shows in Holland.
Magnacult is currently writing material for its as-yet-untitled sophomore album, tentatively due in early 2009. "We are very excited to enter the studio again and record our new material," says drummer Bionic. "A few songs are already finished and others are still in progress but it will be a hard-hitting record again."
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Magnacult is currently writing material for its as-yet-untitled sophomore album, tentatively due in early 2009. "We are very excited to enter the studio again and record our new material," says drummer Bionic. "A few songs are already finished and others are still in progress but it will be a hard-hitting record again."
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Magnacult |
Decapitated - Going On Indefinite Hiatus
Decapitated guitarist Wacław "Vogg" Kiełtyka has recently posted a blog regarding the future of the band:
"I would like to inform everyone interested in knowing about the status of the band that we are on indefinite hiatus for now. It is too early to continue or try to continue without Vitek and/or Covan at the moment.
Regarding Covan. He's recovering now and needs all the time in the world to comeback to a normal life. So I want to wait for him, so we could both decide what the future will hold for Decapitated.
I definitely want to keep on playing and touring as it's very important for me to keep on playing music. While we have this break with Decapitated, I'd like to mention that I'm open to explore options regarding joining or touring as a session player. Given the seriousness of the project I could work on dedicate as much time as possible to it.
I also want to express my respect for everyone who's supported Vitek's and Covan's families since the accident on any kind of way."
"I would like to inform everyone interested in knowing about the status of the band that we are on indefinite hiatus for now. It is too early to continue or try to continue without Vitek and/or Covan at the moment.
Regarding Covan. He's recovering now and needs all the time in the world to comeback to a normal life. So I want to wait for him, so we could both decide what the future will hold for Decapitated.
I definitely want to keep on playing and touring as it's very important for me to keep on playing music. While we have this break with Decapitated, I'd like to mention that I'm open to explore options regarding joining or touring as a session player. Given the seriousness of the project I could work on dedicate as much time as possible to it.
I also want to express my respect for everyone who's supported Vitek's and Covan's families since the accident on any kind of way."
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Decapitated |
The Eternal - Upcoming Album Details
The new album of Australian Doomsters The Eternal, "Kartika", will see its first release on Firebox Records 12 November. This will be for Finland only, Europe will follow shortly after. "As for the rest of the world, we are currently negotiating the release in several different territories, so expect an update soon", added the band.
The artwork for "Kartika" was done by Italian designer Diego Maniscalco at Unspire. The album was mastered by John Ruberto at Crystal Mastering. The first pressing of Kartika will come with a limited bonus disc, featuring unreleased demos & remixes; over 95 minutes of new material from The Eternal. The final track listing is as follows:
01. Silence (6.04)
02. Without Reason (4.47)
03. Lost Our Way (4.33)
04. Self Inflicted (3.59)
05. Blood (9.37)
06. A Pale Reflection (5.03)
07. Sunshine (4.02)
08. Illuminate (4.11)
09. Walk Beside You (4.55)
10. Kartika (2.30)
11. Means For An Ending (4.20)
12. Brighter Day (7.07)
Bonus Disc:
01. Frozen Sun (Unreleased demo) (6.16)
02. July (Unreleased demo) (6.09)
03. Inside The Grey (Unreleased demo) (4.29 )
04. Last Embrace (Unreleased demo) (5.02)
05. Inflicted Self (Self Inflicted Remix) (3.19)
06. Blood (Draconian Drone / Dark Insight Demix) (9.09)
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The artwork for "Kartika" was done by Italian designer Diego Maniscalco at Unspire. The album was mastered by John Ruberto at Crystal Mastering. The first pressing of Kartika will come with a limited bonus disc, featuring unreleased demos & remixes; over 95 minutes of new material from The Eternal. The final track listing is as follows:
01. Silence (6.04)
02. Without Reason (4.47)
03. Lost Our Way (4.33)
04. Self Inflicted (3.59)
05. Blood (9.37)
06. A Pale Reflection (5.03)
07. Sunshine (4.02)
08. Illuminate (4.11)
09. Walk Beside You (4.55)
10. Kartika (2.30)
11. Means For An Ending (4.20)
12. Brighter Day (7.07)
Bonus Disc:
01. Frozen Sun (Unreleased demo) (6.16)
02. July (Unreleased demo) (6.09)
03. Inside The Grey (Unreleased demo) (4.29 )
04. Last Embrace (Unreleased demo) (5.02)
05. Inflicted Self (Self Inflicted Remix) (3.19)
06. Blood (Draconian Drone / Dark Insight Demix) (9.09)
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| Source: | the-eternal.com |
| Band profile: | The Eternal |
Mourning Beloveth - Issue Update
Irish doom metallers Mourning Beloveth have posted the following statement:
"Forgive me Father it's been a while since my last confession and alot has happened in that time.
As you know by now the tour we had planned for March had to be cancelled and those who know us know the reasons why but we will not go in to them here. For a band who has never cancelled a gig, let alone a tour it was a big decision but one that had to be made.
The next few months should see us make up for that in some small way with a few festival dates followed by gigs in October in Italy and Belgium Facade Of Funeral Fest III]. The festival dates will see us play for the first time in Lithuania Ferrum Rust Festival] and Romania and we are really looking forward to it. July sees us play Day Of Darkness in Ireland for a record breaking fourth time and it will be the first airing of the new songs and if rehearsals are anything to go by it should be an intense experience.
The album was finally released after months of agonising wait with delays in the artwork to label delays but it is finally out and that is all that matters. Reviews for the album have been overwhelming and far beyond our expectations and hopefully this will open the door for a few more festival appearences next year.
Also coming soon is the LP version of "Dust" to be released through Sentinel Records. it is the original artwork, nothing added, nothing taken away. We also have a split 10" with Wreck Of The Hesperus planned on Sentinel by the end of the year and we are rehearsing something special for this release."
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"Forgive me Father it's been a while since my last confession and alot has happened in that time.
As you know by now the tour we had planned for March had to be cancelled and those who know us know the reasons why but we will not go in to them here. For a band who has never cancelled a gig, let alone a tour it was a big decision but one that had to be made.
The next few months should see us make up for that in some small way with a few festival dates followed by gigs in October in Italy and Belgium Facade Of Funeral Fest III]. The festival dates will see us play for the first time in Lithuania Ferrum Rust Festival] and Romania and we are really looking forward to it. July sees us play Day Of Darkness in Ireland for a record breaking fourth time and it will be the first airing of the new songs and if rehearsals are anything to go by it should be an intense experience.
The album was finally released after months of agonising wait with delays in the artwork to label delays but it is finally out and that is all that matters. Reviews for the album have been overwhelming and far beyond our expectations and hopefully this will open the door for a few more festival appearences next year.
Also coming soon is the LP version of "Dust" to be released through Sentinel Records. it is the original artwork, nothing added, nothing taken away. We also have a split 10" with Wreck Of The Hesperus planned on Sentinel by the end of the year and we are rehearsing something special for this release."
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| Source: | mourningbeloveth.com |
| Band profile: | Mourning Beloveth |
Trollfest - New Song And Video Posted Online
Norwegian "trollish" metallers have posted a new song online, which is called "Trinkenvisen". It is one of their songs from the forthcoming third album "Villanden". The album is scheduled to be released at the end of this year via Omvina Records.
The song is also available as a video. You can listen and watch the video here.
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The song is also available as a video. You can listen and watch the video here.
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| Source: | trollfest.com |
| Band profile: | Trollfest |
Sepultura - New Album Details Revealed
Sepultura invited the media for a first listen of their new album "A-Lex" inspired on the book "A Clockwork Orange". The album is scheduled for release in November 2008.
Recorded in São Paulo (Brazil) at Trama Studios and mixed at Mega Studios, "A-Lex" features 18 songs in 60 minutes total playtime and it's a milestone in Sepultura's career.
It's the first album recorded with drummer Jean Dolabella and it sounds different from any other work by Sepultura. As the band defines it, it was written and composed in record time because it's basically a recording of the studio jams during the period of 3 months.
The album title '"A-Lex" is Russian for "no law".
"A-Lex" tracklist:
01. A-Lex I
02. Moloko Mesto
03. Filthy Rot
04. We've Lost You
05. What I do!
06. A-Lex II
07. The Treatment
08. Metamorphosis
09. Sadistic Values
10. Forceful Behavior
11. Conform
12. A-Lex III
13. The Experiment
14. Strike
15. Enough Said
16. Ludwig Van
17. A-Lex IV
18. Paradox
Recorded in São Paulo (Brazil) at Trama Studios and mixed at Mega Studios, "A-Lex" features 18 songs in 60 minutes total playtime and it's a milestone in Sepultura's career.
It's the first album recorded with drummer Jean Dolabella and it sounds different from any other work by Sepultura. As the band defines it, it was written and composed in record time because it's basically a recording of the studio jams during the period of 3 months.
The album title '"A-Lex" is Russian for "no law".
"A-Lex" tracklist:
01. A-Lex I
02. Moloko Mesto
03. Filthy Rot
04. We've Lost You
05. What I do!
06. A-Lex II
07. The Treatment
08. Metamorphosis
09. Sadistic Values
10. Forceful Behavior
11. Conform
12. A-Lex III
13. The Experiment
14. Strike
15. Enough Said
16. Ludwig Van
17. A-Lex IV
18. Paradox
| Source: | sepultura.uol.com.br |
| Band profile: | Sepultura |
Melvins - Announce New European Tour Dates
The Melvins have announced an European tour in support of their new album, "Nude In Boots," recently released on Ipecac. The band will play an extensive series of tour dates across the continent, with more to be announced. Supporting acts will be Big Business and Porn. The band is currently on the American Summer 2008 Tour.
Confirmed Melvins European tour dates:
September 10, 2008 Cardiff, UK - The Point
September 11, 2008 Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
September 12, 2008 Gent, Belgium - Vooruit
September 13, 2008 Hamburg, Germany - Flakbunker (Uebel & Gefährlich)
September 14, 2008 Eindhoven, Netherlands - Effenaar
September 16, 2008 Berlin, Germany - Maria Am Ostbahnhof
September 17, 2008 Dresden, Germany - Beatpol
September 18, 2008 Munich, Germany - Backstage
September 19, 2008 Schorndorf, Germany - Manufaktur
September 20, 2008 Dornbirn, Austria - Transmitter Festival
September 21, 2008 Vienna, Austria - Arena
September 22, 2008 Budapest, Hungary - Merlin
September 23, 2008 Prague, Czech Republic - Palac Akropolis
September 24, 2008 Milan, Italy - Musicdrome
September 25, 2008 Ravenna, Italy - Bronson
September 26, 2008 Fribourg, Germany - Frison
September 27, 2008 Zurich, Switzerland - Rote Fabrik
September 28, 2008 Poitiers, France - Le Confort Moderne
September 29, 2008 Belfort, France - La Poudriere
September 30, 2008 Sheffield, UK - Plug
October 01, 2008 Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms
October 02, 2008 Manchester, UK - Academy 2
October 04, 2008 Dublin, Ireland - TBA
October 05, 2008 Galway, Ireland - Roisin Dubh
October 06, 2008 Brighton, UK - Concorde 2
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Confirmed Melvins European tour dates:
September 10, 2008 Cardiff, UK - The Point
September 11, 2008 Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
September 12, 2008 Gent, Belgium - Vooruit
September 13, 2008 Hamburg, Germany - Flakbunker (Uebel & Gefährlich)
September 14, 2008 Eindhoven, Netherlands - Effenaar
September 16, 2008 Berlin, Germany - Maria Am Ostbahnhof
September 17, 2008 Dresden, Germany - Beatpol
September 18, 2008 Munich, Germany - Backstage
September 19, 2008 Schorndorf, Germany - Manufaktur
September 20, 2008 Dornbirn, Austria - Transmitter Festival
September 21, 2008 Vienna, Austria - Arena
September 22, 2008 Budapest, Hungary - Merlin
September 23, 2008 Prague, Czech Republic - Palac Akropolis
September 24, 2008 Milan, Italy - Musicdrome
September 25, 2008 Ravenna, Italy - Bronson
September 26, 2008 Fribourg, Germany - Frison
September 27, 2008 Zurich, Switzerland - Rote Fabrik
September 28, 2008 Poitiers, France - Le Confort Moderne
September 29, 2008 Belfort, France - La Poudriere
September 30, 2008 Sheffield, UK - Plug
October 01, 2008 Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms
October 02, 2008 Manchester, UK - Academy 2
October 04, 2008 Dublin, Ireland - TBA
October 05, 2008 Galway, Ireland - Roisin Dubh
October 06, 2008 Brighton, UK - Concorde 2
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| Source: | themelvins.net |
| Band profile: | Melvins |
| Event: | Melvins: European Tour |
Destruction - First World Tour Dates Confirmed
German thrashers Destruction have confirmed shows for their upcoming D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. world tour. Some of the shows are not confirmed yet (tbc) some others will be announced soon (tba).
The following tour dates have been posted on the band's official site:
15.08.2008 - UK - Bloodstock Open Air, Catton Hall, Derby
16.08.2008 - GER - Summer Breeze Open Air, Dinkelsbühl 2
20.09.2008 - GER - Hellflame Festival, Osnabrück
Latin America Tour:
29.09.2008 - Mexico City - Mexico
01.10.2008 - Monterrey - Mexico
02.10.2008 - Chiapsa - Mexico
04.10.2008 - Bogota - Columbia
06.10.2008 - Santiago - Chile
08.10.2008 - Montevideo - Uruguay
09.10.2008 - Buenos Aires - Argentina
11.10.2008 - Curitiba - Brasil
12.10.2008 - Belo Horizonte - Brasil
14.10.2008 - Fortaleza - Brasil
18.10.2008 - GER - Metal Invasion, Passau
01.11.2008 - ESP - Heavy Metal Heart Festival IV, Valencia, Sala Fussion
European Tour:
02.12.2008 - GER - Rostock, Mau
03.12.2008 - TBA
04.12.2008 - FIN - Helsinki, Tavastia
05.12.2008 - FIN - TBA
06.12.2008 - TBA
07.12.2008 - SWE - Gothenburg, TBA
08.12.2008 - NOR - Oslo, John Dee
09.12.2008 - DEN - Copenhagen, The Rock
10.12.2008 - NED - TBA
11.12.2008 - BEL - Vosselaar, Biebob
12.12.2008 - GBR - Leeds, Rio's
13.12.2008 - IRL - Dublin, The Village
14.12.2008 - GBR - TBA
15.12.2008 - TBA
16.12.2008 - GBR - London, Underworld
17.12.2008 - GER - Saarbrücken, Roxy
18.12.2008 - GER - Essen, Turock
19.12.2008 - NED - Weert, De Bosuil
20.12.2008 - SUI - Pratteln, Z7
21.12.2008 - ITA - Milan, Rolling Stone
22.12.2008 - GER - Nürnberg, Hirsch
A North American Tour is planned for early 2009.
Destruction's upcoming album "D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N." will be released on 29 August.
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The following tour dates have been posted on the band's official site:
15.08.2008 - UK - Bloodstock Open Air, Catton Hall, Derby
16.08.2008 - GER - Summer Breeze Open Air, Dinkelsbühl 2
20.09.2008 - GER - Hellflame Festival, Osnabrück
Latin America Tour:
29.09.2008 - Mexico City - Mexico
01.10.2008 - Monterrey - Mexico
02.10.2008 - Chiapsa - Mexico
04.10.2008 - Bogota - Columbia
06.10.2008 - Santiago - Chile
08.10.2008 - Montevideo - Uruguay
09.10.2008 - Buenos Aires - Argentina
11.10.2008 - Curitiba - Brasil
12.10.2008 - Belo Horizonte - Brasil
14.10.2008 - Fortaleza - Brasil
18.10.2008 - GER - Metal Invasion, Passau
01.11.2008 - ESP - Heavy Metal Heart Festival IV, Valencia, Sala Fussion
European Tour:
02.12.2008 - GER - Rostock, Mau
03.12.2008 - TBA
04.12.2008 - FIN - Helsinki, Tavastia
05.12.2008 - FIN - TBA
06.12.2008 - TBA
07.12.2008 - SWE - Gothenburg, TBA
08.12.2008 - NOR - Oslo, John Dee
09.12.2008 - DEN - Copenhagen, The Rock
10.12.2008 - NED - TBA
11.12.2008 - BEL - Vosselaar, Biebob
12.12.2008 - GBR - Leeds, Rio's
13.12.2008 - IRL - Dublin, The Village
14.12.2008 - GBR - TBA
15.12.2008 - TBA
16.12.2008 - GBR - London, Underworld
17.12.2008 - GER - Saarbrücken, Roxy
18.12.2008 - GER - Essen, Turock
19.12.2008 - NED - Weert, De Bosuil
20.12.2008 - SUI - Pratteln, Z7
21.12.2008 - ITA - Milan, Rolling Stone
22.12.2008 - GER - Nürnberg, Hirsch
A North American Tour is planned for early 2009.
Destruction's upcoming album "D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N." will be released on 29 August.
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| Source: | destruction.de |
| Band profile: | Destruction |
Static-X - Live Album Details Revealed
Los Angeles metallers Static-X has announced the release of its first full-length live concert DVD, entitled "Cannibal Killers Live", on October 7 via Reprise Records. The concert was shot during a show in Spokane, Washington on June 2, 2007, shortly after the release of the band's latest album, "Cannibal".
Wayne Static has issued the following statement on the band's official site:
"I am proud to announce October 7th as the release date for our much anticipated, first full-length live concert dvd entitled "Cannibal Killers Live." The show was recorded in Spokane, Washington shortly after the release of our sixth cd "Cannibal" last year. The 17 song set list on that tour included material from our entire career, all the old favorites like "Push It" and "Bled For Days," new songs from "Cannibal," and everything in between. This dvd looks and sounds absolutely awesome, and I can't wait to share it with you! And if the live show isn't enough, we're also throwing in every music video we've ever made and a separate audio cd of the concert. Check back here for pre-order info and details on the special edition package, which includes yet another entire concert from 1997 recorded at The Whiskey in Hollywood, two years before the release of our first cd "Wisconsin Death Trip!"
"Cannibal Killers Live" CD/DVD track listing:
01. Cannibal
02. Dirthouse
03. Sh** In A Bag
04. I'm With Stupid
05. Bled For Days
06. No Submission
07. Behemoth
08. Destroy All
09. Cold
10. Black And White
11. Destroyer
12. The Enemy
13. The Trance Is The Motion
14. This Is Not
15. Love Dump
16. Push It
17. Get To The Gone
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Wayne Static has issued the following statement on the band's official site:
"I am proud to announce October 7th as the release date for our much anticipated, first full-length live concert dvd entitled "Cannibal Killers Live." The show was recorded in Spokane, Washington shortly after the release of our sixth cd "Cannibal" last year. The 17 song set list on that tour included material from our entire career, all the old favorites like "Push It" and "Bled For Days," new songs from "Cannibal," and everything in between. This dvd looks and sounds absolutely awesome, and I can't wait to share it with you! And if the live show isn't enough, we're also throwing in every music video we've ever made and a separate audio cd of the concert. Check back here for pre-order info and details on the special edition package, which includes yet another entire concert from 1997 recorded at The Whiskey in Hollywood, two years before the release of our first cd "Wisconsin Death Trip!"
"Cannibal Killers Live" CD/DVD track listing:
01. Cannibal
02. Dirthouse
03. Sh** In A Bag
04. I'm With Stupid
05. Bled For Days
06. No Submission
07. Behemoth
08. Destroy All
09. Cold
10. Black And White
11. Destroyer
12. The Enemy
13. The Trance Is The Motion
14. This Is Not
15. Love Dump
16. Push It
17. Get To The Gone
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| Source: | static-x.com |
| Band profile: | Static-X |
Candlemass - Issues Update
Swedish doom metal legends Candlemass have issued the following update:
"The new Candlemass EP Lucifer Rising is finally recorded and due for release first week of October. It features two brand new tracks 'Lucifer Rising' and 'White God'. It also contains a re-recorded version of 'Demon's Gate' live in the studio. As a bonus you will get most of the gig from Athens last year: 'At The Gallows End', 'Solitude', 'Emperor Of The Void', 'Devil Seed', 'Under The Oak', 'Mirror Mirror', 'Of Stars And Smoke', 'Black Dwarf' and 'Samarithan'. Yes, it is probably the worlds longest EP!!"
"The new Candlemass EP Lucifer Rising is finally recorded and due for release first week of October. It features two brand new tracks 'Lucifer Rising' and 'White God'. It also contains a re-recorded version of 'Demon's Gate' live in the studio. As a bonus you will get most of the gig from Athens last year: 'At The Gallows End', 'Solitude', 'Emperor Of The Void', 'Devil Seed', 'Under The Oak', 'Mirror Mirror', 'Of Stars And Smoke', 'Black Dwarf' and 'Samarithan'. Yes, it is probably the worlds longest EP!!"
| Source: | candlemass.se |
| Band profile: | Candlemass |
Vanishing Point - Announce New Keyboardist
Australian metallers Vanishing Point have announced announced the addition of keyboardist Jake Lowe to the band's ranks. According to the band, "Jake has been playing with Vanishing Point for a while now, and was last seen when Vanishing Point supported Joe Satriani this year".
More information about Jake Lowe can be found at this location.
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More information about Jake Lowe can be found at this location.
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| Source: | vanishing-point.com.au |
| Band profile: | Vanishing Point |
One Man Army And The Undead Quartet - New Song Sample Online
Swedish metallers One Man Army And The Undead Quartet have posted an audio sample of a new song, entitled "Cursed By The Knife", on their MySpace page.
The track comes off the band's third album, entitled "Grim Tales", which is scheduled for release in October/November via Nuclear Blast Records. The album was recorded at the Black Lounge Studios in Avesta, Sweden with producer Jonas Kjellgren (Scar Symmetry).
The band adds: "As you probably have noticed by now, the album is completely done. All that remains to do is all up to the company to complete, such as booklet, promotion and stuff like that. We are extremely happy with the result. Jonas has made our sound even heavier than before and our songwriting is also taken to the next level. It's brutal, melodic and a big fucking punch in your face. So for you guys that can't wait for the release we can now offer a small preview here on MySpace. It's for the song "Cursed By The Knife" which is part 3 in a trilogy. (No apparent motive, The supreme butcher). All other info will soon hit the web such as releasedates, editions and bonus features. So we really hope that you will dig this new album as much as we do and don't forget to come see us on the European Tour (with Unleashed, Krisiun and Commander) beginning on 14th of november. Cheers!"
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The track comes off the band's third album, entitled "Grim Tales", which is scheduled for release in October/November via Nuclear Blast Records. The album was recorded at the Black Lounge Studios in Avesta, Sweden with producer Jonas Kjellgren (Scar Symmetry).
The band adds: "As you probably have noticed by now, the album is completely done. All that remains to do is all up to the company to complete, such as booklet, promotion and stuff like that. We are extremely happy with the result. Jonas has made our sound even heavier than before and our songwriting is also taken to the next level. It's brutal, melodic and a big fucking punch in your face. So for you guys that can't wait for the release we can now offer a small preview here on MySpace. It's for the song "Cursed By The Knife" which is part 3 in a trilogy. (No apparent motive, The supreme butcher). All other info will soon hit the web such as releasedates, editions and bonus features. So we really hope that you will dig this new album as much as we do and don't forget to come see us on the European Tour (with Unleashed, Krisiun and Commander) beginning on 14th of november. Cheers!"
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | One Man Army And The Undead Quartet |
Unearth - Complete Work On New Album, Tour Dates
Unearth have completed work on their new album, which will be titled "The March," and will be released on October 14th via Metal Blade Records.
"The March" was recorded at both Massachusetts' System Recording Studios and Zing Studios with producer Adam Dutkiewicz. The effort is said to feature Unearth's "most dynamic material to date, combining strong tension and release, abundant guitar solos and a bulldozing power-groove.
Frontman Trevor Phipps comments: "'The March' symbolizes both the evil and hopeful sides of humanity. The Evil: With the constant balancing act of power within government, religion and our financial institutions, there lies the chance of those most hungry for power to alter and restrict our freedoms for their gain. The Hopeful: This represents the faith in mankind as the most powerful force on the planet. If we come together and do not fight over religion, class and borders then we hold the key to a peaceful world. There are two possible futures in store; either a March of power and greed or a March of a unified human race."
The final track listing for "The March" is as follows:
01. My Will Be Done
02. Hail the Shrine
03. Crow Killer
04. Grave of Opportunity
05. We Are Not Anonymous
06. The March
07. Cutman
08. The Chosen
09. Letting Go
10. Truth or Consequence
After the release of ''The March'' album, Unearth will launch a U.S. headlining tour. The dates of the tour are below:
08/28 Anchorage, AK Chilkoot Charlie's
08/29 Anchorage, AK Club Millennium
08/30 Seattle, WA Bumbershoot Festival
Tour with Protest The Hero, The Acacia Strain, Whitechapel, Gwen Stacy:
10/01 Baltimore, MD Sonar
10/02 Philadelphia, PA Theatre Of Living Arts
10/03 Williamsville, NY Club Infinity
10/04 Cincinnati, OH Bogart's
10/05 Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
10/07 Chicago, IL House Of Blues
10/08 Sauget, IL Pop's
10/09 Lawrence, KS Granada
10/10 Englewood, CO Gothic Theatre
10/11 Salt Lake City, UT Avalon Theater
10/12 Orangevale, CA The Boardwalk
10/13 San Francisco, CA Slim's no Gwen Stacy
10/14 West Hollywood, CA House of Blues
10/15 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
10/17 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
10/18 Lubbock, TX The Foundation
10/19 Houston, TX Warehouse Live
10/20 Dallas, TX House of Blues
10/22 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
10/23 St. Petersburg, FL State Theatre
10/24 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution
10/25 Jacksonville, FL Freebird Live
10/26 Charleston, SC The Music Farm
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"The March" was recorded at both Massachusetts' System Recording Studios and Zing Studios with producer Adam Dutkiewicz. The effort is said to feature Unearth's "most dynamic material to date, combining strong tension and release, abundant guitar solos and a bulldozing power-groove.
Frontman Trevor Phipps comments: "'The March' symbolizes both the evil and hopeful sides of humanity. The Evil: With the constant balancing act of power within government, religion and our financial institutions, there lies the chance of those most hungry for power to alter and restrict our freedoms for their gain. The Hopeful: This represents the faith in mankind as the most powerful force on the planet. If we come together and do not fight over religion, class and borders then we hold the key to a peaceful world. There are two possible futures in store; either a March of power and greed or a March of a unified human race."
The final track listing for "The March" is as follows:
01. My Will Be Done
02. Hail the Shrine
03. Crow Killer
04. Grave of Opportunity
05. We Are Not Anonymous
06. The March
07. Cutman
08. The Chosen
09. Letting Go
10. Truth or Consequence
After the release of ''The March'' album, Unearth will launch a U.S. headlining tour. The dates of the tour are below:
08/28 Anchorage, AK Chilkoot Charlie's
08/29 Anchorage, AK Club Millennium
08/30 Seattle, WA Bumbershoot Festival
Tour with Protest The Hero, The Acacia Strain, Whitechapel, Gwen Stacy:
10/01 Baltimore, MD Sonar
10/02 Philadelphia, PA Theatre Of Living Arts
10/03 Williamsville, NY Club Infinity
10/04 Cincinnati, OH Bogart's
10/05 Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
10/07 Chicago, IL House Of Blues
10/08 Sauget, IL Pop's
10/09 Lawrence, KS Granada
10/10 Englewood, CO Gothic Theatre
10/11 Salt Lake City, UT Avalon Theater
10/12 Orangevale, CA The Boardwalk
10/13 San Francisco, CA Slim's no Gwen Stacy
10/14 West Hollywood, CA House of Blues
10/15 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
10/17 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
10/18 Lubbock, TX The Foundation
10/19 Houston, TX Warehouse Live
10/20 Dallas, TX House of Blues
10/22 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
10/23 St. Petersburg, FL State Theatre
10/24 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution
10/25 Jacksonville, FL Freebird Live
10/26 Charleston, SC The Music Farm
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| Source: | metalblade.com |
| Band profile: | Unearth |
Cattle Decapitation - Enter The Studio
As posted on the band's official website:
"We enter Castle Ultimate Studios in Oakland, CA tomorrow to start working on our fourth Metal Blade full length! We'll be doing the drums with the mighty Zach Ohren (All Shall Perish, Decrepit Birth) and then over to Sharkbite studios to record the rest and mix with our man Billy Anderson. This is going to be devastating, we promise. The new material is over the top. The lyrics, as hateful as "Karma.Bloody.Karma" but much more disgusting this time around.
We'll be announcing the name of the album, song titles and cover art when we have completed the recording! Details on that, studio reports and fly on the wall footage in the studio coming soon!"
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"We enter Castle Ultimate Studios in Oakland, CA tomorrow to start working on our fourth Metal Blade full length! We'll be doing the drums with the mighty Zach Ohren (All Shall Perish, Decrepit Birth) and then over to Sharkbite studios to record the rest and mix with our man Billy Anderson. This is going to be devastating, we promise. The new material is over the top. The lyrics, as hateful as "Karma.Bloody.Karma" but much more disgusting this time around.
We'll be announcing the name of the album, song titles and cover art when we have completed the recording! Details on that, studio reports and fly on the wall footage in the studio coming soon!"
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| Source: | cattledecapitation.com |
| Band profile: | Cattle Decapitation |