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Monterrey Metal Fest - Line-Up Finalized

The 2006 Monterrey Metal Fest has finalized it's line-up for this year's festival to be held on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at the Coca Cola Auditorium in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

Main Stage:

Blind Guardian (Headliner)
U.D.O. (Co-Headliner)
Cathedral
Edguy
Obituary
Deicide
Leaves' Eyes
Sadus

2nd stage:

Joe Stump's Reign Of Terror
Bludgeon
Hydrogyn
Vainglory
Maligno
Dimension
Souls On Fire
Solitude
Muluc Pax
Pentagram
Mutum

The official festival pre-party will be held on Friday, November 17, 2006 at the Cafe Iguana with mini-sets from bands that will be performing on the festival's main stage and second stage.

To view the official festival poster, visit the official festival websites: http://www.mmf.com.mx AND http://www.myspace.com/monterreymetalfest

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Source: mmf.com.mx
Event: Monterrey Metal Fest
Posted: 12.10.2006 by Thryce | Comments (2)


Gorefest - Turkish Dates Postponed Again

Dutch Death Metal band Gorefest have posted the following update at their official website:

"Right, this really sucks. We were supposed to be going over to Turkey at the start of November to do two shows in Istanbul and Ankara. Last two weeks however, rumours came to our attention these shows were being cancelled. We knew nothing about this, but these people apparently were much better informed then us, since the promotor seems to have vanished into thin air. Emails are bouncing, phones are disconnected. To our Turkish fans, please let it be known we are not the ones fucking this up. We had a great time last year in Istanbul, and were all revved up and ready to go out and administer some frightfully heavy Metal to you guys 'n gals. I guess we'll just have to postpone it all again. Don't worry though, we WILL get there!"
Frank & Gorefest

Source: gorefest.nl
Band profile: Gorefest
Posted: 12.10.2006 by Thryce | Comments (3)


Twisted Tower Dire - Vocalist Quits

American Heavy Metallers Twisted Tower Dire have posted the following at their official website:

"Our long time vocalist and friend Tony left the band last Friday. Because of some personal problems he's been having we asked him to take a break from the band and not do the string of shows we have lined-up throughout the fall. This was mainly out of concern for him and also because we thought it would stabilize the band. Tony told us he was quitting on the spot if we asked him take a break. So far, that is that. Right now we're not sure if there's any chance he will come back. Our thoughts are with him and his family. The conversation only lasted about an hour, but It was absolutely one of the worst things I've had to go through between friends. For the meantime TTD is playing out with Johnny Aune on vocals from the Raleigh metal band Viper. Check them out at http://www.myspace.com/viper"

Twisted Tower Dire have lined up the following dates with Attacker, Deadly Blessing, Sacred Oath and Dantesco:

October
27 - Brooklyn, New York at The Hook
28 - Glouster City, New Jersey at The Pirates Den (with Motornature)
29 - Hoboken, New Jersey at Maxwell's (Deadly Blessing not on this bill)

Twisted Tower Dire's upcoming album "Netherworlds" is set for release on February 23rd 2007, through Remedy Records.

All info about Twisted Tower Dire (and info, tracklisting and samples from the new album) on http://www.twistedtowerdire.com and http://www.myspace.com/twistedtowerdire.

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Source: twistedtowerdire.com
Posted: 09.10.2006 by Thryce | Comments (1)


Leng Tch'e - New Album Completed

Belgian grind act Leng Tch'e have completed work on their upcoming full length entitled "Marasmus". The album was recorded at CCR Studios and engineered in Gothenburg, Sweden with engineer Fredrik Nordstrom. The record is due out in March 2007.

Drummer Sven De Caluwe says: "It took us quite some time and a lot of hardships to get everything the way we wanted but we're done with recording the new LT album and it was definitely all worth it. "Marasmus" is definitely the most interesting & heavy sounding record we've made so far. It goes from heavy to groovy to plain ridiculously fast, so there's a little bit for everyone on this one. We can't wait to have this out there for you maniacs to get a hold on to!! Expect nothing but razorgrind in it's most extreme and diverse form!"

The band also recently released a split LP with France's Warscars released on Bones Brigade Records which featured eight new tracks. For more info and ordering go to http://www.razorgrind.com. Two songs from the album are available on the official website or on http://www.myspace.com/lengtche.

All info on both releases at http://lengtche.deathmetal.be.

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Source: lengtche.deathmetal.be
Band profile: Leng Tch'e
Posted: 07.10.2006 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Insect Warfare - New Drummer

Houston, TX grindcore outfit Insect Warfare have recruited Dobber, drummer of Braced For Nails, Viral Load and a handful of other death metal bands. He will be playing the drums on their forthcoming LP entitled "World Extermination". The album is due out in summer 2007.

Source: myspace.com
Posted: 07.10.2006 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Blood Red Throne - Lineup Changes/Working On New Album

Norwegian death metal juggernauts Blood Red Throne are fervently working to complete laying out material for their assuredly gore laden forthcoming Earache release.
Blood Red Throne have welcomed new vocalist Vlad and drummer, Anders Haave, who will be joining Blood Red Throne to record their forthcoming album.
This album will mark the bands' fourth studio release and is slated for pre-production in late October, with final recording scheduled for December. During a now infamous tour run with Mortician, Blood Red Throne vocalist Vlad was commissioned to take over for Will Rhamer (Mortician front man) after being arrested mid-tour, and was joined by fellow Earache artist Jason Mendonca from Akercocke. Blood Red Throne's latest Earache release, "Altered Genesis" can be found on the Earache US and UK web store and expect a new slaughtering from Blood Red Throne in early 2007!

Source: earache.com
Band profile: Blood Red Throne
Posted: 07.10.2006 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Decapitated - New Video Online

Technically savvy Polish death metallers Decapitated are currently blazing through the US and Canada with Six Feet Under and are set to embark on a second leg of their US tour in late October with industrialized metal powerhouses, Fear Factory.
Decapitated's latest effort, "Organic Halucinosis," is a pummeling wall of concise sound that has turned the heads and ears of many within the metal community. The highly anticipated 'Day 69' music video, a featured track from "Organic Halucinosis," is now available for viewing at this location.

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Source: decapitatedband.net
Band profile: Decapitated
Posted: 05.10.2006 by Thryce | Comments (3)


Visceral Bleeding - Upcoming Album Details

Recently the cover art for Visceral Bleeding's highly anticipated third full length album "Absobring The Dissary" has been revealed and can be found by clicking here. Aside from eleven devastating death metal tracks the album contains two video clips as well. The full tracklisting is:

Audio portion:
01. Bi-polar
02. Disgust the Vile
03. Despise Defined
04. Perpetual Torment Commence
05. Emulated Sense: Failure
06. Rip the Flesh
07. Absorbing the Disarray
08. Awakened By Blood
09. Beyond the Realms of Reason
10. Bring Forth the Bedlam
11. Demise of the One That Conquered

Enhanched video portion:
12. Rip the Flesh (video clip)
13. Disgust the Vile (video clip)

Neurotic Records have put online a special e-card where you can view the videoclip for the song 'Disgust The Vile', hear the song 'Rip the Flesh' and pre-order special strictly limited CD/T-shirt/Poster packages here.

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Source: neurotic-records.com
Band profile: Visceral Bleeding
Posted: 05.10.2006 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Deadlock - New Member, Start Recording New Album

The following has been announced via Deadlock's official newsletter :

After more than six years of brilliant collaborations for Deadlock's previous records, we´re very proud to announce Sabine Weniger will be a constant member of Deadlock in the future!
Starting from the bands next 'yet untitled' album, which is scheduled for an april 2007 release, we heartly welcome this outstanding talented and professional singer as the band's second main vocalist.

The band additionally stated: "The personal and musical cooperation in the past has always been fantastic and will now mean another big step to more variety, innovation and inimitability. Her amazing and highly acclaimed voice perfectly fits in our new songs and we´re sure, that Joe and her will be an excellent duo on our live performances and all upcoming releases."

Sabine Weniger has been already involved in the songwriting for Deadlock's new album and will be fully included in the studio sessions, which the band started with recording drums the last weekend.

Listen to the track 'Awakend By Sirens' (featuring guest vocals from Sabine) from Deadlock's latest album "Earth.Revolt" here).

Deadlock will keep you updated regularly with news and pics from the studio on their Myspace profile (http://www.myspace.com/xdeadlockx) and on the band's website (http://www.xdeadlockx.com.

Deadlock live:
04-11-06 DE - Erlenbach @ Extreme Festivity
10-11-06 DE - Wiesbaden @ Kulturpalast w/ Fall Of Serenity
11-11-06 DE - Pirmasens/ Saarbrücken @ Spirit w/ Fall Of Serenity
Vainstream Santa Claws Night Tour with Caliban, Heaven Shall Burn Neaera and more
25-12-06 DE - Leipzig @ Werk 2
26-12-06 DE - Essen @ Weststadthalle
27-12-06 DE - Karlsruhe @ Substage
28-12-06 DE - Losheim @ Eisenbahnhalle
29-12-06 BE - Tielt @ Europahal
30-12-06 DE - Hamburg @ Markthalle

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Source: xdeadlockx.com
Band profile: Deadlock
Posted: 05.10.2006 by Thryce | Comments (2)


Malicious Intent Records - Shutting Down

Extreme music label Malicious Intent Records is shutting down due to financial problems. The label had released records from Flesh And Blood Robot, Cranial Incisored, Debellation, Fecal Corpse, Homestell and Zora. They have issued the following statement:

"On behalf of everyone here we are extremely sorry to announce the end of Malicious Intent. It has been a great run, and we have made alot of friends in the process. Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control, we will have to call it quits. We would again like to thank everyone in the extreme metal and hardcore scenes for all the goodtimes."

Source: maliciousintentrecords.com
Posted: 04.10.2006 by Thryce | Comments (4)


Månegarm - Enter Studio In October

Swedish Viking metallers Månegarm have issued the following update:

"Månegarm will once again enter the well respected Studio Underground to record our fifth full-length album entitled "Vargstenen (The Wolfstone)" in October! The album will be a kind of concept album as the lyrics is put together as a story. This album will also be our first on our new label Black Lodge Records. The whole process can be followed here in a studio diary starting October 2nd and will hopefully be updated every day!!"

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Source: manegarm.com
Band profile: Månegarm
Posted: 29.09.2006 by Thryce | Comments (1)


Soilwork - Postpone Turkish Tour/ N. American Tour Dates

Soilwork have postponed their Turkish tour dates, originally scheduled for September 30th in Ankara and October 1st in Istanbul. They have issued the following explanation for the decision:

"Dear Turkish promoters/fans,

Unfortunately we are forced to postpone the upcoming shows in Turkey due to the recent bombings/attacks against tourists. We want to give the Turkish fans the best possible show we can and at this moment in time, we do not feel we can provide that due to the state of mind we found ourselves in after hearing about the attacks. We promise to return once there is more stability in the region and once again apologize for any disappointment caused by the cancellation.

We are still very excited to be able to play in Turkey, we just hope you will have the patience and the understanding until we have confirmed new dates in a near future.

All our best,
Soilwork"

In the meantime, Soilwork is set to tour North America starting October 5th with the likes of Darkest Hour, Mnemic, and Threat Signal. Tour dates and venues are as follows:

10/05 Jaxx - West Springfield, VA
10/06 The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY
10/07 Webster Theatre - Hartford, CT
10/09 The Opera House - Toronto, ON - CANADA
10/10 L'Imperial - Quebec City, QC - CANADA
10/11 Fou Founes Electriques - Montreal, QC - CANADA
10/12 Northern Lights - Clifton park, NY
10/13 The Palladium - Worcester, MA
10/14 Peabody's Down Under - Cleveland, OH
10/15 The Pearl Room - Mokena, IL
10/16 Sokol Underground - Omaha, NE
10/17 Gothic Theatre - Englewood, CO
10/19 The Pound - San Francisco, CA
10/20 House of Blues - Hollywood, CA
10/21 House of Blues - Anaheim, CA
10/22 The Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ
10/23 Launch Pad - Albuquerque, NM
10/24 White Rabbit - San Antonio, TX
10/25 Warehouse Live - Houston, TX
10/27 Culture Room - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
10/28 The State Theatre - St. Petersburg, FL
10/29 House of Blues - Lake Buena Vista, FL
11/01 The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
11/02 Planet Rock - Jacksonville, NC
11/03 The Norva - Norfolk, VA
11/04 Sonar - Baltimore, MD
11/05 B.B. Kings Blues Club - New York City, NY
11/07 Starlight Ballroom - Philadelphia, PA
11/09 Rex Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA
11/10 Penny Arcade - Rochester, NY
11/11 Harpo's Concert Theatre - Detroit, MI

A flyer can be found here.

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Source: soilwork.org
Band profile: Soilwork
Posted: 29.09.2006 by Thryce | Comments (1)


Leng Tch'e - Release Split CD With Warscars

Belgian crusaders of the razorgrind Leng Tch'e have released their new split CD with French grindcore band Warscars on Bones Brigade Records. The CD features 8 new Leng Tch'e songs and a cover song. For more info and ordering go to http://www.razorgrind.com. Two songs from the album are available on the official website or on http://www.myspace.com/lengtche.

As far as the next full length "Marasmus" is concerned, the mixing was finished last week at Studio Fredman in Sweden and it's being mastered right now at West West Side Music in New York. Release is planned for early 2007 on Relapse Records.

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Source: razorgrind.com
Band profile: Leng Tch'e
Posted: 29.09.2006 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Nightwish - Did NOT Find A New Vocalist

Nightwish have posted the following statement at their official website regarding rumours they have found a new vocalist to replace Tarja Turunen:

"There has been again false news about (the new) Nightwish vocalist in some medias, at least in Finland. There have not been any decisions made concerning the vocalist and there will not be any before year 2007. When the band will choose the vocalist they will inform all medias about it.

Once again: Do not trust any news if it´s not found at http://www.nightwish.com!"

Tarja Turunen was fired last October and is now working on a solo christmas album (as previously posted here). Also Nightwish is currently in the studio working on a new album (read the news report at the MS News Archive here).

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Source: nightwish.com
Band profile: Nightwish
Posted: 28.09.2006 by Thryce | Comments (28)


Decrepit Birth - Announce Departure Of Bassist

Santa Cruz based brutal death metallers Decrepit Birth have posted the following update:

"Well, the time has come to announce that Risha Eryavec is stepping down from his duties as our bassist. Due to location changes, we have decided to part ways. Risha is still a good friend of ours and there is absolutely no bad blood between us and him. We want to thank him for all his hard work and dedication, we wish him luck in whatever he pursues. As of now we are searching for a fulltime bassist to join Decrepit Birth. We are looking for someone who is able to tour, record and practice with the band as a working and professional minded member. The band is gearing up for a European tour in January of 2007 and we will need someone who can learn 9 songs by that time and be ready to spend the month of January on tour.

In order to be considered for the position you must be able to learn these two songs which are provided in powertab form, links available here:

http://legionwebs.com/decrepitbirth/and_time_begins_powertab.zip

http://legionwebs.com/decrepitbirth/Prelude_to_the_Apocalypse_Powertab.zip

A video of some sort will need to be provided of you playing both songs in their entirety. If you feel that you are the right person for the job please contact us at decrepitbirth@msn.com"

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Source: decrepitbirth.com
Band profile: Decrepit Birth
Posted: 28.09.2006 by Thryce | Comments (0)