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Origin - Recruit Skinless Vocalist
US extreme metal outfit Origin has announced that Skinless vocalist Jason Keyser has taken over the role as the band's new lead singer.
Longtime Origin vocalist James Lee left the band last year in February. Back then, Mica "Maniac" Meneke (The Faceless) was brought into the band as his temporary replacement.
Keyser will be making his debut with the band on the forthcoming North American tour with Hate Eternal, Vital Remains and Abysmal Dawn. Those tour dates were previously reported over here.
Commented the band: "This tour will mark our first full length run with new vocalist, Jason Keyser (Skinless, Mucopus). It took some time for us to arrive at this point, but be ready for the most blistering Origin performances to date. See you all on tour!"
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Longtime Origin vocalist James Lee left the band last year in February. Back then, Mica "Maniac" Meneke (The Faceless) was brought into the band as his temporary replacement.
Keyser will be making his debut with the band on the forthcoming North American tour with Hate Eternal, Vital Remains and Abysmal Dawn. Those tour dates were previously reported over here.
Commented the band: "This tour will mark our first full length run with new vocalist, Jason Keyser (Skinless, Mucopus). It took some time for us to arrive at this point, but be ready for the most blistering Origin performances to date. See you all on tour!"
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| Source: | nuclearblastusa.com |
| Band profile: | Origin |
Midnattsol - New Album Details
The Metamorphosis Melody, the new upcoming album of Norwegian folk/gothic metal band Midnattsol will be released on April 22 via Napalm Records.
A two-minute album teaser was previously posted over here.
The Metamorphosis Melody cover art] tracklist:
01. Alv (intro)
02. The Metamorphosis Melody
03. Spellbound
04. The Tide
05. A Poet's Prayer
06. Forlorn
07. Kong Valemons Kamp
08. Goodbye
09. Forvandlingen
10. Motets Makt
11. My Re-Creation
12. A Predator´s Prey
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A two-minute album teaser was previously posted over here.
The Metamorphosis Melody cover art] tracklist:
01. Alv (intro)
02. The Metamorphosis Melody
03. Spellbound
04. The Tide
05. A Poet's Prayer
06. Forlorn
07. Kong Valemons Kamp
08. Goodbye
09. Forvandlingen
10. Motets Makt
11. My Re-Creation
12. A Predator´s Prey
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| Source: | midnattsol.com |
| Band profile: | Midnattsol |
Mors Principium Est - Two Members Leave The Band
Finnish melodic death metal band Mors Principium Est has just lost two guitar players, as both Kalle Aaltonen (Synestesia) and Tomy Laisto (Hateform) have left the band.
Vocalist Ville Viljanen commented as follows: "To be honest, things are pretty bad. Our guitar players feel that Mors Principium Est is not something they want be part of anymore. They have their reasons why they feel so, so...
Anyways. If we still want to continue with Mors Principium Est, we need new guitar players. This is our LAST try to make things happen. If it does not work this time, or we don't find the right person/persons, then it's game over for Mors Principium Est.
So, if you are, or know somebody, who is at least 21 years old, willing and able to write and play death metal with melodies and also would like to be a part of the new Mors Principium Est, then send us an email. YOU CAN BE FROM ANYWHERE. As long as you are eager and get something done, then you may be the one we are looking for."
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Vocalist Ville Viljanen commented as follows: "To be honest, things are pretty bad. Our guitar players feel that Mors Principium Est is not something they want be part of anymore. They have their reasons why they feel so, so...
Anyways. If we still want to continue with Mors Principium Est, we need new guitar players. This is our LAST try to make things happen. If it does not work this time, or we don't find the right person/persons, then it's game over for Mors Principium Est.
So, if you are, or know somebody, who is at least 21 years old, willing and able to write and play death metal with melodies and also would like to be a part of the new Mors Principium Est, then send us an email. YOU CAN BE FROM ANYWHERE. As long as you are eager and get something done, then you may be the one we are looking for."
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| Source: | morsprincipiumest.com |
| Band profile: | Mors Principium Est |
Nightwish - Vocal Recordings Postponed
Remember that time Nightwish vocalist Anette Olzon broke a few ribs when she tripped over a toy lying on the floor? Well, the band has now decided to postpone the new album vocal recordings until April 4th in order to allow her a longer recovery period.
Anette Olzon blogged as follows: "Today me, Ewo Pohjola (Nightwish manager) and mainman Tuomas Holopainen decided that its better if I rest the whole month and get in shape so I can do the vocals super good and have booked my vocal recordings from April 4 instead in another studio in Finland. This is really good cause noone will be happy if the album won't sound perfect. And we don't have any hurry since the album has plenty of time to get mastered and ready still.
So I´ll rest and rest and hopefully soon be able to move a bit more. I have now been lying down for a week and even if I can't do anything it is of course quite boring."
If all goes well, Imaginarium will be released in early 2012.
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Anette Olzon blogged as follows: "Today me, Ewo Pohjola (Nightwish manager) and mainman Tuomas Holopainen decided that its better if I rest the whole month and get in shape so I can do the vocals super good and have booked my vocal recordings from April 4 instead in another studio in Finland. This is really good cause noone will be happy if the album won't sound perfect. And we don't have any hurry since the album has plenty of time to get mastered and ready still.
So I´ll rest and rest and hopefully soon be able to move a bit more. I have now been lying down for a week and even if I can't do anything it is of course quite boring."
If all goes well, Imaginarium will be released in early 2012.
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| Source: | anette-olzon.blogspot.com |
| Band profile: | Nightwish |
Weedeater - Entire New Album Streaming Online
Jason... The Dragon, the new album from US stoner metal band Weedeater, is now available for streaming in its entirety at MySpace (the stream will be available until March 15th).
Jason... The Dragon was released on March 1st through Southern Lord Records.
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Jason... The Dragon was released on March 1st through Southern Lord Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Slipknot - Recruit Touring Bassist
For their upcoming shows in 2011, Slipknot has asked Donnie Steele to fill in on bass for the late Paul Gray.
Donnie, as some may recall, was the original guitar player in Slipknot and had actually reconnected with Paul in recent years.
Commented the band on their decision: "Donnie was in the band at the very beginning, and rather than get an outsider, we thought it would be a fitting tribute to Paul to play with someone from within the family. Donnie was great friends with Paul and we can't think of a better way to celebrate his memory than with someone who was there with us at the very beginning. The eight of us are looking forward to being onstage again and honoring Paul's legacy with our families in Europe and Brazil this summer."
Paul Gray was found dead in a hotel room in a Des Moines, Iowa suburb last May at the age of 38 from an overdose of morphine.
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Donnie, as some may recall, was the original guitar player in Slipknot and had actually reconnected with Paul in recent years.
Commented the band on their decision: "Donnie was in the band at the very beginning, and rather than get an outsider, we thought it would be a fitting tribute to Paul to play with someone from within the family. Donnie was great friends with Paul and we can't think of a better way to celebrate his memory than with someone who was there with us at the very beginning. The eight of us are looking forward to being onstage again and honoring Paul's legacy with our families in Europe and Brazil this summer."
Paul Gray was found dead in a hotel room in a Des Moines, Iowa suburb last May at the age of 38 from an overdose of morphine.
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| Source: | slipknot1.com |
| Band profile: | Slipknot |
Officium Triste - New Album On The Way
Dutch death doom metal band Officium Triste are working on a new album, tentatively titled Mors Viri.
The band states in a lengthy update: "We have finished writing this album and recordings will start in April in the studio of our keyboard-player Martin in Germany. We have written six songs with an additional intermezzo and an acoustic track. Some of the song titles are: "To The Gallows", "Burning All Boats And Bridges", "Your Fall From Grace", "The Wounded And The Dying", "Your Heaven Is My Underworld" and "One With The Sea (Part 2)". These might change though. The title for the new album will most probably be Mors Viri.
We have fulfilled our contractual obligations with Displeased Records, so we are currently unsigned. We will record the album and shop it around when it is done and we're positive one or even more labels will be interested.
Next to the recordings we have some great gigs lined up for you, so you can catch us on stage again in 2011.
Next to that we can already mention that we came to an agreement with Spanish label Memento Mori to record some exclusive tracks for a split album with our German friends Ophis. This one should see the light of day in the fall of 2011.
In additional news we can mention that Ed Warby has started recording the second full-length of The 11th Hour. As you might know Bram and Pim are part of the live band and can be seen live on stage with The 11th Hour on a couple occasions.
Pim was also asked by AJ of Beyond Belief and Seth of Severe Torture to provide vocals to their new project called Extreme Cold Winter, so keep an eye out for that one too!"
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The band states in a lengthy update: "We have finished writing this album and recordings will start in April in the studio of our keyboard-player Martin in Germany. We have written six songs with an additional intermezzo and an acoustic track. Some of the song titles are: "To The Gallows", "Burning All Boats And Bridges", "Your Fall From Grace", "The Wounded And The Dying", "Your Heaven Is My Underworld" and "One With The Sea (Part 2)". These might change though. The title for the new album will most probably be Mors Viri.
We have fulfilled our contractual obligations with Displeased Records, so we are currently unsigned. We will record the album and shop it around when it is done and we're positive one or even more labels will be interested.
Next to the recordings we have some great gigs lined up for you, so you can catch us on stage again in 2011.
Next to that we can already mention that we came to an agreement with Spanish label Memento Mori to record some exclusive tracks for a split album with our German friends Ophis. This one should see the light of day in the fall of 2011.
In additional news we can mention that Ed Warby has started recording the second full-length of The 11th Hour. As you might know Bram and Pim are part of the live band and can be seen live on stage with The 11th Hour on a couple occasions.
Pim was also asked by AJ of Beyond Belief and Seth of Severe Torture to provide vocals to their new project called Extreme Cold Winter, so keep an eye out for that one too!"
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| Source: | officiumtriste.com |
| Band profile: | Officium Triste |
Terror - New Video Online
"Return To Strength", the new kick-ass video clip from hardcore titans Terror, can now be watched below.
"Return To Strength" comes off the band's latest album Keepers Of The Faith, which was released in late August last year through Century Media Records.
The album was produced by Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory at Buzzbomb Studios in Orange County, California. It was engineered by Paul Miner (Death By Stereo) and mixed by Matt Hyde (Hatebreed, Slayer).
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"Return To Strength" comes off the band's latest album Keepers Of The Faith, which was released in late August last year through Century Media Records.
The album was produced by Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory at Buzzbomb Studios in Orange County, California. It was engineered by Paul Miner (Death By Stereo) and mixed by Matt Hyde (Hatebreed, Slayer).
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Morbid Angel - Reveal New Album Title
Major news update from the Morbid Angel camp!
The seminally influential extreme metal band has set Illud Divinum Insanus as the title of their eagerly awaited forthcoming album, which has been scheduled for a June 6th release (one day later in North America) through Season Of Mist.
Illud Divinum Insanus will be Morbid Angel's eighth studio album - their first in as many years and also the first since legendary frontman David Vincent rejoined the fold in 2004. The album will be the band's first to be recorded without longtime drummer Pedro "Pete" Sandoval, who last year underwent back surgery for a deteriorating disc problem. Filling in for him on a temporary basis is Tim Yeung, who has previously played with Divine Heresy, Nile, Hate Eternal and Vital Remains.
Prior to the release of the album, a single for the song "Nevermore" will be out on May 16th as 7" vinyl and digital download. The B-side will be another song from the album, remixed by Combichrist.
More news soon!
In other news, Morbid Angel has already secured a series of headline shows and festival appearances:
May 21 - Dark Day Festival - Osaka, Japan
May 22 - Dark Day Festival - Tokyo, Japan
May 25 - (venue TBA) - Singapore, Singapore
May 27 - The Hifi - Melbourne, Australia
May 28 - The Manning Bar - Sydney, Australia
June 09 - Sweden Rock Festival - Sölvesborg, Sweden
June 17 - Hellfest Open Air - Clisson, France
June 18 - Copenhell - Copenhagen, Denmark
August 05 - Wacken Open Air - Wacken, Germany
August 06 - Vagos Open Air - Calvão, Portugal
August 11 - Brutal Assault Festival - Jaromer, Czech Republic
August 12 - Party.San Open Air - Bad Berka, Germany
August14 - Bloodstock Open Air - Walton-on-Trent, England
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The seminally influential extreme metal band has set Illud Divinum Insanus as the title of their eagerly awaited forthcoming album, which has been scheduled for a June 6th release (one day later in North America) through Season Of Mist.
Illud Divinum Insanus will be Morbid Angel's eighth studio album - their first in as many years and also the first since legendary frontman David Vincent rejoined the fold in 2004. The album will be the band's first to be recorded without longtime drummer Pedro "Pete" Sandoval, who last year underwent back surgery for a deteriorating disc problem. Filling in for him on a temporary basis is Tim Yeung, who has previously played with Divine Heresy, Nile, Hate Eternal and Vital Remains.
Prior to the release of the album, a single for the song "Nevermore" will be out on May 16th as 7" vinyl and digital download. The B-side will be another song from the album, remixed by Combichrist.
More news soon!
In other news, Morbid Angel has already secured a series of headline shows and festival appearances:
May 21 - Dark Day Festival - Osaka, Japan
May 22 - Dark Day Festival - Tokyo, Japan
May 25 - (venue TBA) - Singapore, Singapore
May 27 - The Hifi - Melbourne, Australia
May 28 - The Manning Bar - Sydney, Australia
June 09 - Sweden Rock Festival - Sölvesborg, Sweden
June 17 - Hellfest Open Air - Clisson, France
June 18 - Copenhell - Copenhagen, Denmark
August 05 - Wacken Open Air - Wacken, Germany
August 06 - Vagos Open Air - Calvão, Portugal
August 11 - Brutal Assault Festival - Jaromer, Czech Republic
August 12 - Party.San Open Air - Bad Berka, Germany
August14 - Bloodstock Open Air - Walton-on-Trent, England
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| Source: | season-of-mist.com |
| Band profile: | Morbid Angel |
Primordial - New Song Online
"Bloodied Yet Unbowed", a brand-new track from Irish pagan black metal band Primordial, has been made available for streaming over at this location.
"Bloodied Yet Unbowed" comes off the band's upcoming new album Redemption At The Puritan's Hand, which will be released on April 23rd in Europe and on April 26th in North America through Metal Blade Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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"Bloodied Yet Unbowed" comes off the band's upcoming new album Redemption At The Puritan's Hand, which will be released on April 23rd in Europe and on April 26th in North America through Metal Blade Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | metalblade.com |
| Band profile: | Primordial |
Unexpect - New Song Online
"Orange Vigilantes", a brand-new track from Canadian extreme avantgarde metal band Unexpect, has been made available for streaming/free download over at this location.
"Orange Vigilantes" comes off the band's upcoming new yet-untitled album. A release date is expected to be announced soon.
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"Orange Vigilantes" comes off the band's upcoming new yet-untitled album. A release date is expected to be announced soon.
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| Source: | unexpect.viinyl.com |
| Band profile: | Unexpect |
Alice In Chains - Original Bassist Dead At 44
Former Alice In Chains bass player Mike Starr has passed away. His body was found on Tuesday March 8th in a Salt Lake City home. Starr was 44 years old.
Starr was Alice In Chains' first bass player and was a part of the line-up from 1987 till 1993. He appeared on the band's first two albums, Facelift and Dirt, but left in the middle of the "Dirt Tour" and was replaced by current bassist Mike Inez.
Back in April 1994, Starr was sentenced to 30 days in the Houston jail for misdemeanor drug possession. More recently in 2009, Starr appeared on the third season of "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew" - one of VH1's bizarre reality series. Last month, he was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance. Salt Lake City cops said he had 6 Xanax pills and 6 Opana (painkiller) pills when he was busted.
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Starr was Alice In Chains' first bass player and was a part of the line-up from 1987 till 1993. He appeared on the band's first two albums, Facelift and Dirt, but left in the middle of the "Dirt Tour" and was replaced by current bassist Mike Inez.
Back in April 1994, Starr was sentenced to 30 days in the Houston jail for misdemeanor drug possession. More recently in 2009, Starr appeared on the third season of "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew" - one of VH1's bizarre reality series. Last month, he was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance. Salt Lake City cops said he had 6 Xanax pills and 6 Opana (painkiller) pills when he was busted.
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| Source: | tmz.com |
| Band profile: | Alice In Chains |
Today Is Declared Motörhead Day
Happy Motörhead Day everybody... or at least everybody from Austin, TX.
In a proclamation made by Mayor Lee Leffingwell, March 8th 2011, has been decreed as Motörhead Day in the city of Austin. This event coincides with Motörhead's local performance at Stubb's Ampitheater on the evening of their dedicated day.
Local musician David Siddall reportedly made the formal request to the Mayor's Office, and a signed proclamation was issued on parchment with the official state seal.
The proclamation states:
Be it known that
Whereas,
The Live Music Capital of the World welcomes the band Motörhead to our City for one of the many stops on its US Tour; and,
Whereas,
Motörhead, founded by Lemmy Klimister , recently celebrated its 35th Anniversary of making music that has received worldwide recognition; and,
Whereas,
Motörhead's current tour coincides with the US release of its latest album "The World is Yours;" and,
Whereas,
We extend best wishes for a great show in Austin and continued success for the band;
Now, Therefore,
I, Lee Leffingwell, Mayor of The Live Music Capital of the World, do hereby proclaim March 8, 2011, as Motörhead Day in Austin.
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In a proclamation made by Mayor Lee Leffingwell, March 8th 2011, has been decreed as Motörhead Day in the city of Austin. This event coincides with Motörhead's local performance at Stubb's Ampitheater on the evening of their dedicated day.
Local musician David Siddall reportedly made the formal request to the Mayor's Office, and a signed proclamation was issued on parchment with the official state seal.
The proclamation states:
Be it known that
Whereas,
The Live Music Capital of the World welcomes the band Motörhead to our City for one of the many stops on its US Tour; and,
Whereas,
Motörhead, founded by Lemmy Klimister , recently celebrated its 35th Anniversary of making music that has received worldwide recognition; and,
Whereas,
Motörhead's current tour coincides with the US release of its latest album "The World is Yours;" and,
Whereas,
We extend best wishes for a great show in Austin and continued success for the band;
Now, Therefore,
I, Lee Leffingwell, Mayor of The Live Music Capital of the World, do hereby proclaim March 8, 2011, as Motörhead Day in Austin.
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| Source: | examiner.com |
| Band profile: | Motörhead |
| Event: | Motörhead: The Wörld Is Yours Tour |
Poisonblack - New Song Online
"Mercury Falling", a brand-new track from Finnish suomi metal band Poisonblack, has been made available for streaming below.
The album was recorded in Denmark with producer Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Sick Of It All), and the result is described as the perfect blend of relentless pounding and somber moments.
"Mercury Falling" comes off the band's upcoming new album Drive (the working title was Lead & Roll Vol. 5), which will be released on April 27th through Hype Records.
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The album was recorded in Denmark with producer Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Sick Of It All), and the result is described as the perfect blend of relentless pounding and somber moments.
"Mercury Falling" comes off the band's upcoming new album Drive (the working title was Lead & Roll Vol. 5), which will be released on April 27th through Hype Records.
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| Source: | hypeproductions.fi |
| Band profile: | Poisonblack |
Venom - Mixing New Album
The new, as-yet-untitled studio album of Venom is currently being mixed.
The pioneering blackened thrash metal band are once again working with producer Tom Belton at his London Studio. The band's management and label are currently in discussions regarding the official release date of the album. More details will soon be announced.
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The pioneering blackened thrash metal band are once again working with producer Tom Belton at his London Studio. The band's management and label are currently in discussions regarding the official release date of the album. More details will soon be announced.
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| Source: | venomslegions.com |
| Band profile: | Venom |