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Asphyx - Reveal New Album Details
Netherlands-based death metallers Asphyx have issued the following update:
"Swedish Dan Swanö will mix the upcoming Asphyx album entitled 'Death... The Brutal Way'. The album is recorded in the Sonic Assault studio and engineerd by Frank Klein Douwel, who is also the live sound-mixer of Asphyx. The new album will be Asphyx' heaviest so far for sure. We know, that's a cliché, but it's simply true and if we say this, you bet it's the truth.
Some titles: "Death... The Brutal Way", "Cape Horn", "Der Eisenbahnmörser", "Scorbutics", "Riflegun Redeemer", "Black Hole Storm", "Asphyx II (They Died As They Marched)..."
The album will be released in May/June this year by Century Media Records. War Anthem Records will release the LP version. Liner notes will be presented by Martin."
"Swedish Dan Swanö will mix the upcoming Asphyx album entitled 'Death... The Brutal Way'. The album is recorded in the Sonic Assault studio and engineerd by Frank Klein Douwel, who is also the live sound-mixer of Asphyx. The new album will be Asphyx' heaviest so far for sure. We know, that's a cliché, but it's simply true and if we say this, you bet it's the truth.
Some titles: "Death... The Brutal Way", "Cape Horn", "Der Eisenbahnmörser", "Scorbutics", "Riflegun Redeemer", "Black Hole Storm", "Asphyx II (They Died As They Marched)..."
The album will be released in May/June this year by Century Media Records. War Anthem Records will release the LP version. Liner notes will be presented by Martin."
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Asphyx |
Samael - New Album Details, New Song And Samples Online
Original news, posted on 04.01.2009
Samael have uploaded the track "Illumination" on their official MySpace. This track comes off the band's forthcoming new album, entitled "Above", which is scheduled for release in Europe on March 6 via Nuclear Blast Records. The cover artwork can be viewed here.
"Above" tracklisting:
01. Under One Flag
02. Virtual War
03. Polygames
04. Earth Country
05. Illumination
06. Black Hole
07. In There
08. Dark Side
09. God's Snake
10. On The Top Of It All
UPDATE (thanks to Abattoir)
Audio samples of all 10 tracks that appear on Samael's new album, "Above", are available at this location.
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Samael have uploaded the track "Illumination" on their official MySpace. This track comes off the band's forthcoming new album, entitled "Above", which is scheduled for release in Europe on March 6 via Nuclear Blast Records. The cover artwork can be viewed here.
"Above" tracklisting:
01. Under One Flag
02. Virtual War
03. Polygames
04. Earth Country
05. Illumination
06. Black Hole
07. In There
08. Dark Side
09. God's Snake
10. On The Top Of It All
UPDATE (thanks to Abattoir)
Audio samples of all 10 tracks that appear on Samael's new album, "Above", are available at this location.
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| Source: | samael.info |
| Band profile: | Samael |
Fall Of Serenity - Call It Quits
German metal band Fall Of Serenity have called it quits. Here's the official statement:
"After 10 years, we have to close the chapter Fall Of Serenity. In the last weeks we thought, after almost splitting up in 2008, we could go on doing the next record - at least after a break from playing live. But something unexpected happened just this week. Our singer John will join the band Deadlock on the bass position. These circumstances, and the global warming, make it impossible to go on. So we felt that we, including John, should finally end it. We wish John good luck and thank him for everything. Also a big thanks to all our supporters and foremost to our great fans. Thank you! Three of us will continue with a new project, so there is a chance to see our ugly faces somewhere in the future again. Bye, bye!"
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"After 10 years, we have to close the chapter Fall Of Serenity. In the last weeks we thought, after almost splitting up in 2008, we could go on doing the next record - at least after a break from playing live. But something unexpected happened just this week. Our singer John will join the band Deadlock on the bass position. These circumstances, and the global warming, make it impossible to go on. So we felt that we, including John, should finally end it. We wish John good luck and thank him for everything. Also a big thanks to all our supporters and foremost to our great fans. Thank you! Three of us will continue with a new project, so there is a chance to see our ugly faces somewhere in the future again. Bye, bye!"
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Fall Of Serenity |
Black Majesty - Working On New Album
Australian melodic power metal band Black Majesty have began work on their fourth cd with writing well under way. This will be Black Majesty's fourth release for their Limb Music Products label following up their most recent "Tomorrowland" release. In other news, Black Majesty will support Paul DiAnno of Iron Maiden fame on two of his forthcoming Australian tour shows:
Saturday 30th May 2009 - Hifi Bar & Ballroom, Melbourne,
Saturday 6th June, 2009 - Manning Bar, Sydney.
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Saturday 30th May 2009 - Hifi Bar & Ballroom, Melbourne,
Saturday 6th June, 2009 - Manning Bar, Sydney.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Black Majesty |
Steel Attack - Change Guitarist
Sweden's Steel Attack have posted the following short update on their MySpace:
"We're Sad to announce that Simon Johansson has left the band, "due to personal reasons". There's no bad feelings between us, it just didn't work... simple as that! We bow and thank you Simon, for your time and efforts! At the same time we're very glad to announce the return of Johan Jalonen Penn (Steel Attack guitarist between 2004 and 2007)! Welcome back, Johan."
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"We're Sad to announce that Simon Johansson has left the band, "due to personal reasons". There's no bad feelings between us, it just didn't work... simple as that! We bow and thank you Simon, for your time and efforts! At the same time we're very glad to announce the return of Johan Jalonen Penn (Steel Attack guitarist between 2004 and 2007)! Welcome back, Johan."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Steel Attack |
God Dethroned - New Album Details
Metal Blade press release
Dutch Death metal band God Dethroned have announced to release their upcoming new album "Passiondale" as a limited double Digipak edition including a bonus CD. The double digipak will feature a stunning artwork (soon to be revealed) and two discs. First off, the brand new and long anticipated new album "Passiondale" and on disc 2 a live recording from 2005 featuring 9 songs.
Tracklisting "Passiondale":
01. The Cross Of Sacrifice
02. Under A Darkening Sky
03. No Man's Land
04. Poison Fog
05. Drowning In Mud
06. Passiondale
07. No Survivors
08. Behind Enemy Lines
09. Fallen Empires
10. Artifacts Of The Great War
Tracklisting bonus disc "Live In 2005":
01. Nihilism
02. Boiling Blood
03. The Warcult
04. Soul Sweeper
05. The Art Of Immolation
06. Villa Vampiria
07. The Last Zip Of Spit
08. Sigma Enigma
09. The Serpent King
"Passiondale" will also be released on vinyl in a limited amount of 666 copies. More details about the concept of "Passiondale" and the actual artwork will be posted soon.
"Passiondale" is set for release on the 24th of April in D/A/CH/I and on the 27th of April in the rest of Europe.
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Dutch Death metal band God Dethroned have announced to release their upcoming new album "Passiondale" as a limited double Digipak edition including a bonus CD. The double digipak will feature a stunning artwork (soon to be revealed) and two discs. First off, the brand new and long anticipated new album "Passiondale" and on disc 2 a live recording from 2005 featuring 9 songs.
Tracklisting "Passiondale":
01. The Cross Of Sacrifice
02. Under A Darkening Sky
03. No Man's Land
04. Poison Fog
05. Drowning In Mud
06. Passiondale
07. No Survivors
08. Behind Enemy Lines
09. Fallen Empires
10. Artifacts Of The Great War
Tracklisting bonus disc "Live In 2005":
01. Nihilism
02. Boiling Blood
03. The Warcult
04. Soul Sweeper
05. The Art Of Immolation
06. Villa Vampiria
07. The Last Zip Of Spit
08. Sigma Enigma
09. The Serpent King
"Passiondale" will also be released on vinyl in a limited amount of 666 copies. More details about the concept of "Passiondale" and the actual artwork will be posted soon.
"Passiondale" is set for release on the 24th of April in D/A/CH/I and on the 27th of April in the rest of Europe.
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| Source: | metalblade.co.uk |
| Band profile: | God Dethroned |
Forbidden - Working On New Material
Guitarist Craig Locicero of Bay Area Thrashers Forbidden has issued the following update:
"Time for a quick news bit about what's upcoming. We're going to be laying down some tracks on a couple of new Forbidden tunes next week with Tim Narducci co-producing it with the band. We've been working on a gang of new material for a few months and we wanted to get the first taste out as soon as we could find the time. It's important for us to let our fans (who may be the most patient in the world!) in on what we've been at this whole time. We can tell you only this much... it's Killer! Tim's going to do a great job of capturing our new energy and we're stoked as Hell!
It's been great working with the other guys this closely again. There is still so much more work to be done! The thing we all realize is, it's best to take our time and not rush the stuff. That would be a dis-service to the ones who have been waiting. It's funny, so many opinions are thrown at us weekly about what the material 'should' sound like. The fact is- it's taking on a life of it's own. We can never really go in the Way Back Machine and sound just like the kids that recorded "Forbidden Evil". As cool as that record was, we would be regressing a bit to do such a thing. This stuff is more in the vein as "Twisted Into Form" with our experiences over the last 20 years wrapped into it. Heavy, Melodic, Thrashy, Technical, Forbidden!!! It's a blast.
I can also tell you that Mark and Steve are doing fantastic work. Most of the material was written like the old Forbidden. Started with Guitar and Drums with skeleton arrangements. Mark has done nothing but impress me with his ideas and input. He's got a lot to offer and he knows that he needs to deliver. Those are still mighty big shoes to fill with Paul and Steve playing on the previous albums.
Steve Smyth has been great to work with as well! As a few of you may know, Steve lives in London but comes back to the Bay often. He was here last month. But I think Forbidden can get a endorsement from Skype, because Steve and I have been working on it so much since he's gone home. You get a ton done for free with no gas money spent! We go through all the details and it's easy. Especially when there is a great chemistry within our communication. I think all of the guitar geeks (like us) are going to be blown the fuck away! We have some cool sh1t in store for you.
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"Time for a quick news bit about what's upcoming. We're going to be laying down some tracks on a couple of new Forbidden tunes next week with Tim Narducci co-producing it with the band. We've been working on a gang of new material for a few months and we wanted to get the first taste out as soon as we could find the time. It's important for us to let our fans (who may be the most patient in the world!) in on what we've been at this whole time. We can tell you only this much... it's Killer! Tim's going to do a great job of capturing our new energy and we're stoked as Hell!
It's been great working with the other guys this closely again. There is still so much more work to be done! The thing we all realize is, it's best to take our time and not rush the stuff. That would be a dis-service to the ones who have been waiting. It's funny, so many opinions are thrown at us weekly about what the material 'should' sound like. The fact is- it's taking on a life of it's own. We can never really go in the Way Back Machine and sound just like the kids that recorded "Forbidden Evil". As cool as that record was, we would be regressing a bit to do such a thing. This stuff is more in the vein as "Twisted Into Form" with our experiences over the last 20 years wrapped into it. Heavy, Melodic, Thrashy, Technical, Forbidden!!! It's a blast.
I can also tell you that Mark and Steve are doing fantastic work. Most of the material was written like the old Forbidden. Started with Guitar and Drums with skeleton arrangements. Mark has done nothing but impress me with his ideas and input. He's got a lot to offer and he knows that he needs to deliver. Those are still mighty big shoes to fill with Paul and Steve playing on the previous albums.
Steve Smyth has been great to work with as well! As a few of you may know, Steve lives in London but comes back to the Bay often. He was here last month. But I think Forbidden can get a endorsement from Skype, because Steve and I have been working on it so much since he's gone home. You get a ton done for free with no gas money spent! We go through all the details and it's easy. Especially when there is a great chemistry within our communication. I think all of the guitar geeks (like us) are going to be blown the fuck away! We have some cool sh1t in store for you.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Forbidden |
In Flames - Guitarist To Sit Out Upcoming Tour
In Flames have posted the following update:
"As some may or may not know, Jesper Strömblad has struggled for some time with alcoholic abuse, and decided to sit this one out (South America/Australia/Japan) in order to seek help and focus on rehabilitation and all that comes with it. We all talked about it and together with Jesper we chose to ask our longtime friend Niclas Engelin (Engel, ex-Gardenian), who helped us before, to complete the tour. We are all sad that it needed to come to this, but health comes first. Thanks for your understanding."
In other news, In Flames also won all three Bandit Rock Awards the band was nominated for, namely Best Swedish Band, Best Swedish Album and Best Swedish Live Band. The Bandit Rock Awards were held in Stockholm at Tyrol last Friday (January 30th). For more info, click here.
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"As some may or may not know, Jesper Strömblad has struggled for some time with alcoholic abuse, and decided to sit this one out (South America/Australia/Japan) in order to seek help and focus on rehabilitation and all that comes with it. We all talked about it and together with Jesper we chose to ask our longtime friend Niclas Engelin (Engel, ex-Gardenian), who helped us before, to complete the tour. We are all sad that it needed to come to this, but health comes first. Thanks for your understanding."
In other news, In Flames also won all three Bandit Rock Awards the band was nominated for, namely Best Swedish Band, Best Swedish Album and Best Swedish Live Band. The Bandit Rock Awards were held in Stockholm at Tyrol last Friday (January 30th). For more info, click here.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
Visions Of Atlantis - New Female Singer Announced
Austrian Symphonic Metal band Visions Of Atlantis announced their new female voice:
"We are proud and happy to present Joanna Nieniewska as the new female Voice of Visions of Atlantis. This 20 year old Austrian girl offers a wide range and a strong soprano combined with a great natural feeling for vocal harmonies. For more information about her just take a look into the forum where you can find an exclusive interview with Joanna at this location.
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"We are proud and happy to present Joanna Nieniewska as the new female Voice of Visions of Atlantis. This 20 year old Austrian girl offers a wide range and a strong soprano combined with a great natural feeling for vocal harmonies. For more information about her just take a look into the forum where you can find an exclusive interview with Joanna at this location.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Visions Of Atlantis |
Delain - New Album Details
As posted by the band on their official website:
"Dutch metal band Delain have revealed the tracklisting and cover art for their eagerly awaited new album "April Rain", which hits the stores March 30th. "April Rain" follows the successful 2006 debut "Lucidity", which sky-rocketed the career of the band in their home country of The Netherlands. "The new album "April Rain" is a real group effort, that's what we're most proud of" says Martijn Westerholt, keyboard player and composer for Delain. After a successful tour in Germany in December 2008, Delain will launch the new album in Amsterdam on March 19th at a special event at the Melkweg venue.
Westerholt adds: "And after that we'll tour Europe with Kamelot and do multiple headline shows throughout Europe. I'd never intended Delain to be a real touring band... but now that we've become one, I'm definitely enjoying it to the fullest. We're looking forward to seeing our fans again real soon!"
"April Rain" cover art] tracklisting:
01. April Rain
02. Stay Forever
03. Invidia
04. Control The Storm
05. On The Other Side
06. Virtue And Vice
07. Go Away
08. Start Swimming
09. Lost
10. I'll Reach You
11. Nothing Left
"April Rain" will also be available as limited edition digipak including bonus content.
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"Dutch metal band Delain have revealed the tracklisting and cover art for their eagerly awaited new album "April Rain", which hits the stores March 30th. "April Rain" follows the successful 2006 debut "Lucidity", which sky-rocketed the career of the band in their home country of The Netherlands. "The new album "April Rain" is a real group effort, that's what we're most proud of" says Martijn Westerholt, keyboard player and composer for Delain. After a successful tour in Germany in December 2008, Delain will launch the new album in Amsterdam on March 19th at a special event at the Melkweg venue.
Westerholt adds: "And after that we'll tour Europe with Kamelot and do multiple headline shows throughout Europe. I'd never intended Delain to be a real touring band... but now that we've become one, I'm definitely enjoying it to the fullest. We're looking forward to seeing our fans again real soon!"
"April Rain" cover art] tracklisting:
01. April Rain
02. Stay Forever
03. Invidia
04. Control The Storm
05. On The Other Side
06. Virtue And Vice
07. Go Away
08. Start Swimming
09. Lost
10. I'll Reach You
11. Nothing Left
"April Rain" will also be available as limited edition digipak including bonus content.
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| Source: | delain.nl |
| Band profile: | Delain |
Krux - Update From The Band
Krux have issued the following update:
"Yes, it is true folks. Krux will play their last 2 gigs in sweden before they enter the studio to record a new album. This will probably not happen until the winter of 09/10, but with Fredrik Åkessons duties in Opeth and Leif Edling being busy with Candlemass new album in 2009, it is not very likely that the band will be seen on a stage again that soon.
So... Don't miss next week shows in Stockholm - at Harry B James (thursday Jan 29) and in Gävle - at O´Learys (friday Jan 30). Krux promise to play a couple of odd songs from the catalogue to make things more interesting, and you will also see Pär Wiberg from Opeth do his Krux premiere. He replaces Carl Westholm on keys since the doctor is in Africa saving the world."
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"Yes, it is true folks. Krux will play their last 2 gigs in sweden before they enter the studio to record a new album. This will probably not happen until the winter of 09/10, but with Fredrik Åkessons duties in Opeth and Leif Edling being busy with Candlemass new album in 2009, it is not very likely that the band will be seen on a stage again that soon.
So... Don't miss next week shows in Stockholm - at Harry B James (thursday Jan 29) and in Gävle - at O´Learys (friday Jan 30). Krux promise to play a couple of odd songs from the catalogue to make things more interesting, and you will also see Pär Wiberg from Opeth do his Krux premiere. He replaces Carl Westholm on keys since the doctor is in Africa saving the world."
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| Source: | kruxdoom.se |
| Band profile: | Krux |
| Event: | Krux |
The 69 Eyes - Working On New Material
The 69 Eyes have posted the following update:
"The 69 Eyes has started recording their next, ninth studio album with the Grammy awarded producer Matt Hyde. He is most known from his works with Slayer, Monster Magnet and Fu Manchu. The recording process will take place both in Helsinki and Los Angeles. The still unnamed album will come out in September 2009, a possible video & single cut earlier early summer."
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"The 69 Eyes has started recording their next, ninth studio album with the Grammy awarded producer Matt Hyde. He is most known from his works with Slayer, Monster Magnet and Fu Manchu. The recording process will take place both in Helsinki and Los Angeles. The still unnamed album will come out in September 2009, a possible video & single cut earlier early summer."
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| Source: | 69eyes.com |
| Band profile: | The 69 Eyes |
Cannibal Corpse - New Song Online
Cannibal Corpse have posted the title track online from the new upcoming album, "Evisceration Plague", which will be released on February 3 via Metal Blade Records. The new track can be found on the band's official MySpace.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Cannibal Corpse |
Edge Of Anger - Add Two Guitarists To The Fold
Melodic death metallers Edge Of Anger have issued the following short update:
"Lets start the new year with the announcement that 2 great guitar players have joined our team, we welcome Noud Smeets & Jacco Dekker, both lead guitar players and both bring the band to a higher level, Wietze Halma is now fully focusing on his duty as vocalist. More news soon."
"Lets start the new year with the announcement that 2 great guitar players have joined our team, we welcome Noud Smeets & Jacco Dekker, both lead guitar players and both bring the band to a higher level, Wietze Halma is now fully focusing on his duty as vocalist. More news soon."
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Edge Of Serenity |
Thurisaz - New Bassist Announced
Thurisaz have issued the following update:
"A new year kicks off and many exciting events are about to happen!! First of all we like to introduce our newest Thurisaz-member: Hannes Leroy, longtime friend and local basshero. We are very excited about Hannes joining our ranks and are looking forward to future gigs and compositions together. First gig with Hannes will be in our hometown Wervik on the 20th of february 2009. Hope to see you there! We also have a few tours and a new album coming up, more news on that very soon!"
Lars Vereecke left Thurisaz in November last year. Read more about it here.
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"A new year kicks off and many exciting events are about to happen!! First of all we like to introduce our newest Thurisaz-member: Hannes Leroy, longtime friend and local basshero. We are very excited about Hannes joining our ranks and are looking forward to future gigs and compositions together. First gig with Hannes will be in our hometown Wervik on the 20th of february 2009. Hope to see you there! We also have a few tours and a new album coming up, more news on that very soon!"
Lars Vereecke left Thurisaz in November last year. Read more about it here.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Thurisaz |