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Slayer - Guitarist Contracts Acute Infection
Jeff Hanneman, guitarist and founding member of Slayer, was hospitalized late last month where he underwent emergency surgery on his right arm after contracting a serious infection, according to his band mates Kerry King, Tom Araya and Dave Lombardo.
While Hanneman's doctors were not able to definitively identify the infection's origin, they diagnosed necrotizing fasciitis (commonly known as flesh-eating disease), and indicated it likely was rooted in a spider bite. The guitarist is now recuperating at home, has already begun the process of subsequent medical procedures including skin grafts, and is expected to make a full recovery.
In light of this situation and Slayer's upcoming participation in the Australian Soundwave Festival tour that is set to kick off on February 26, the band has made the tough decision to play the dates without Hanneman, and will bring on a guest guitarist to fill in for him until such time as he has fully recovered and is ready to return to the line-up. The band will announce details about the guest guitarist shortly.
"Jeff is our brother, we've all been friends and together as a band for almost 30 years," said Araya, "so we just want him to completely recover as soon as possible."
"After everything that happened last year," King added, "we all agreed that we just can't disappoint our fans again", referring to Araya's severe back and neck pain that prompted his January 2010 surgery, unfortunately leading to the band's postponement or cancellation of numerous shows in 2009 and 2010. "Jeff is totally on board with this decision, so we will tour as planned. At this point, we can't pinpoint exactly what day he'll be back, but he'll be back as soon as he possibly can, and we can't wait for him to get his ass back out on the road."
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While Hanneman's doctors were not able to definitively identify the infection's origin, they diagnosed necrotizing fasciitis (commonly known as flesh-eating disease), and indicated it likely was rooted in a spider bite. The guitarist is now recuperating at home, has already begun the process of subsequent medical procedures including skin grafts, and is expected to make a full recovery.
In light of this situation and Slayer's upcoming participation in the Australian Soundwave Festival tour that is set to kick off on February 26, the band has made the tough decision to play the dates without Hanneman, and will bring on a guest guitarist to fill in for him until such time as he has fully recovered and is ready to return to the line-up. The band will announce details about the guest guitarist shortly.
"Jeff is our brother, we've all been friends and together as a band for almost 30 years," said Araya, "so we just want him to completely recover as soon as possible."
"After everything that happened last year," King added, "we all agreed that we just can't disappoint our fans again", referring to Araya's severe back and neck pain that prompted his January 2010 surgery, unfortunately leading to the band's postponement or cancellation of numerous shows in 2009 and 2010. "Jeff is totally on board with this decision, so we will tour as planned. At this point, we can't pinpoint exactly what day he'll be back, but he'll be back as soon as he possibly can, and we can't wait for him to get his ass back out on the road."
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| Source: | soundwavefestival.com |
| Band profile: | Slayer |
Evergrey - New Song And Video Online
Original news, posted on 01.02.2011
"Restoring The Loss", a brand-new track from Swedish progressive metal band Evergrey, has been made available for streaming, exclusively at Radio Metal.
"Restoring The Loss" comes off the band's upcoming new album Glorious Collision, which will be released on February 22nd in North America, on February 25th in Germany, and on February 28th in the rest of Europe, through Steamhammer/SPV. More album details were previously reported over here.
UPDATE Ellrohir]
"Wrong", the new video from Swedish metallers Evergrey, can be viewed at this location, The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company.
"Wrong" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled Glorious Collision, which will be released via Steamhammer/SPV on the following dates:
USA/Canada: February 22
Germany: February 25
Rest of Europe: February 28
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"Restoring The Loss", a brand-new track from Swedish progressive metal band Evergrey, has been made available for streaming, exclusively at Radio Metal.
"Restoring The Loss" comes off the band's upcoming new album Glorious Collision, which will be released on February 22nd in North America, on February 25th in Germany, and on February 28th in the rest of Europe, through Steamhammer/SPV. More album details were previously reported over here.
UPDATE Ellrohir]
"Wrong", the new video from Swedish metallers Evergrey, can be viewed at this location, The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company.
"Wrong" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled Glorious Collision, which will be released via Steamhammer/SPV on the following dates:
USA/Canada: February 22
Germany: February 25
Rest of Europe: February 28
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| Source: | metalinjection.net |
| Band profile: | Evergrey |
Enthrallment - Enter The Studio Next Month
Bulgarian brutal death metal band Enthrallment will enter the studio on March 1st to record their third full-length album. The album is slated for a tentative late 2011/early 2012 release via an as-yet-undetermined record label. According to the band, the record will contain "nine new songs full of eternal pain".
A demo version of one of the new songs, called "Chronicle Of Sorrow", is still streaming on the band's MySpace.
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A demo version of one of the new songs, called "Chronicle Of Sorrow", is still streaming on the band's MySpace.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Enthrallment |
Requiem Laus - New Album Details
Portuguese melodic death metal band Requiem Laus will release their new album As Long As Darkness Bleeds next week through Kenosis Records.
One of the new tracks, called "The Scarred Epiphany" can be streamed below.
The album was mixed and mastered at Soundlodge Studio by Jörg Uken. Drums were recorded by Anil Carrier (Necrotize, Mindless Torture), and the lyrics are based on the short story penned by young Portuguese Writter Jorge Ribeiro de Castro.
As Long As Darkness Bleeds cover art] tracklist:
01. Intro: and Eternity Creeps
02. I am Cursed
03. Visions
04. Blood Lines
05. A Field of Sorrows
06. Uncovering Earth
07. Shadow´s Foul Scourge
08. The Scarred Epiphany
09. Outro: Torn Amidst Shadows
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One of the new tracks, called "The Scarred Epiphany" can be streamed below.
The album was mixed and mastered at Soundlodge Studio by Jörg Uken. Drums were recorded by Anil Carrier (Necrotize, Mindless Torture), and the lyrics are based on the short story penned by young Portuguese Writter Jorge Ribeiro de Castro.
As Long As Darkness Bleeds cover art] tracklist:
01. Intro: and Eternity Creeps
02. I am Cursed
03. Visions
04. Blood Lines
05. A Field of Sorrows
06. Uncovering Earth
07. Shadow´s Foul Scourge
08. The Scarred Epiphany
09. Outro: Torn Amidst Shadows
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Mike Portnoy - Working On New Project With Symphony X Singer
Haven't heard from former Avenged Sevenfold drummer Mike Portnoy in at least three weeks... time for an update!
In a Twitter message a few hours ago, Portnoy reveals he is currently working on a new project with Symphony X frontman Russell Allen (also known from Allen/Lande and Star One).
In Portnoy's own words: "VERY excited about a new project I'm working on one my singers in the world: my bro, Sir Russell Allen. Wait till you hear this shit!"
The debut album of his other project - featuring Steve Morse (Deep Purple, ex-Kansas), Neal Morse (Transatlantic, Spock's Beard), Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs) and Casey McPherson (Alpha Rev, Endochine) - is tentatively due later in the year.
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In a Twitter message a few hours ago, Portnoy reveals he is currently working on a new project with Symphony X frontman Russell Allen (also known from Allen/Lande and Star One).
In Portnoy's own words: "VERY excited about a new project I'm working on one my singers in the world: my bro, Sir Russell Allen. Wait till you hear this shit!"
The debut album of his other project - featuring Steve Morse (Deep Purple, ex-Kansas), Neal Morse (Transatlantic, Spock's Beard), Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs) and Casey McPherson (Alpha Rev, Endochine) - is tentatively due later in the year.
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| Source: | mikeportnoy.com |
| Band profile: | Symphony X |
Beheading Of A King - Vocalist Passed Away
Mathieu "Matt" Paquette, vocalist of Montréal, QC-based technical metalcore/deathcore outfit Beheading Of A King, has reportedly passed away. A cause of death has yet to be disclosed. Paquette was only twenty years old.
The band wrote the following on their Facebook wall: "Thank you so much for your support everyone. Matt will stay in our hearts and will be remembered forever. He would not want the band to end. We will not stop. We miss you so much. Keep an eye on us, your friends, your band, your tons of fans. Today, we lost an icon of the metal music scene. You will never be forgotten. We love you Matt."
And: "Whatever the fuckin reason... He's not there anymore. It's enough."
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The band wrote the following on their Facebook wall: "Thank you so much for your support everyone. Matt will stay in our hearts and will be remembered forever. He would not want the band to end. We will not stop. We miss you so much. Keep an eye on us, your friends, your band, your tons of fans. Today, we lost an icon of the metal music scene. You will never be forgotten. We love you Matt."
And: "Whatever the fuckin reason... He's not there anymore. It's enough."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Antigama - Recording New Material
Antigama recently entered Progresja Studio in Warsaw, Poland to record a handful of new tracks.
The band recorded with Pawel Grabowski and the songs were mixed and produced by Szymon Czech. The new tracks will appear on an upcoming split CD with Italy's Psychofagist. Additional information on the split will be made available shortly along with audio previews.
Additionally, Antigama has almost completed writing for a brand new full-length and follow-up album to 2009's Warning. The band is set to record again with Szymon Czech in spring 2011.
2011 marks the 10th anniversary for Antigama. The band is planning a special anniversary show toward the end of the year along with a CD compilation of their 10-year recorded history. Regular updates and additional information will be posted via the new Antigama blog.
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The band recorded with Pawel Grabowski and the songs were mixed and produced by Szymon Czech. The new tracks will appear on an upcoming split CD with Italy's Psychofagist. Additional information on the split will be made available shortly along with audio previews.
Additionally, Antigama has almost completed writing for a brand new full-length and follow-up album to 2009's Warning. The band is set to record again with Szymon Czech in spring 2011.
2011 marks the 10th anniversary for Antigama. The band is planning a special anniversary show toward the end of the year along with a CD compilation of their 10-year recorded history. Regular updates and additional information will be posted via the new Antigama blog.
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| Source: | relapse.com |
| Band profile: | Antigama |
Behemoth - Nergal Back In The Hospital
Only less than two weeks ago, the good news came out that the 33-year-old leukemia-stricken Behemoth frontman Nergal has been released from the hospital. But the optimism proved short lived...
According to Fakt.pl, Nergal (his hot girlfriend calls him Adam Darski), has been readmitted to the hematology division of Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne in Gdansk because he developed an infection six weeks after he underwent a bone marrow transplant procedure.
Dr. Maria Bieniaszewska, assistant professor in the Department of Hematology, was quoted as saying: "The patient was taken to hospital again because he did not take proper care of himself."
It is not presently clear if the infection will affect Nergal's adoption of the bone marrow transplant and how long he will have to remain in the hospital. In his condition, when the immune system is weakened, such infections could even be life-threatening.
According to marrow.org, most infections happen in the first 100 days after a transplant, but they remain a risk as long as the patient's immune system is weak.
In the statement Nergal issued when released from the hospital, he said: "Although the whole treatment went really good, as well as the bone marrow transplant and the post-transplant period, the next several months is the time when I must really take care of myself. Of course, I will have plenty of time to recover, think about the strategy and my return to the stage ? which approaches imminently. (laughs) First of all, however, I must rebuild my physical condition."
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According to Fakt.pl, Nergal (his hot girlfriend calls him Adam Darski), has been readmitted to the hematology division of Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne in Gdansk because he developed an infection six weeks after he underwent a bone marrow transplant procedure.
Dr. Maria Bieniaszewska, assistant professor in the Department of Hematology, was quoted as saying: "The patient was taken to hospital again because he did not take proper care of himself."
It is not presently clear if the infection will affect Nergal's adoption of the bone marrow transplant and how long he will have to remain in the hospital. In his condition, when the immune system is weakened, such infections could even be life-threatening.
According to marrow.org, most infections happen in the first 100 days after a transplant, but they remain a risk as long as the patient's immune system is weak.
In the statement Nergal issued when released from the hospital, he said: "Although the whole treatment went really good, as well as the bone marrow transplant and the post-transplant period, the next several months is the time when I must really take care of myself. Of course, I will have plenty of time to recover, think about the strategy and my return to the stage ? which approaches imminently. (laughs) First of all, however, I must rebuild my physical condition."
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Behemoth |
Metallica - Start Working On New Album Later This Year
Danish tabloid Ekstra Bladet recently conducted an interview with formerly renowned Danish tennis pro Lars Ulrich.
When asked when he and his jamming buddies in Metalium would begin work on the follow-up to Death Magnetic (voted Best Heavy Metal Album of 2008 according to 478 people with the best taste in music of everyone on this site), he answered:
"There's a really good vibe in the band at the moment. In the past, we would be fed up with Metallica whenever we returned home after a gigantic world tour, but this time it's different. Therefore it won't be that long before we start working on a new album. I think that we'll probably already get the creative process going in March or April and go into the studio. We really want to get back to Metallica quickly because we are enjoying it so much right now."
If you must, the full interview can be read on Blabbymouth.
Next to a huge one-show tour of North America in April, Metallica will also be playing two Sonisphere Festivals (UK and France) in July and Rock In Rio in September.
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When asked when he and his jamming buddies in Metalium would begin work on the follow-up to Death Magnetic (voted Best Heavy Metal Album of 2008 according to 478 people with the best taste in music of everyone on this site), he answered:
"There's a really good vibe in the band at the moment. In the past, we would be fed up with Metallica whenever we returned home after a gigantic world tour, but this time it's different. Therefore it won't be that long before we start working on a new album. I think that we'll probably already get the creative process going in March or April and go into the studio. We really want to get back to Metallica quickly because we are enjoying it so much right now."
If you must, the full interview can be read on Blabbymouth.
Next to a huge one-show tour of North America in April, Metallica will also be playing two Sonisphere Festivals (UK and France) in July and Rock In Rio in September.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Metallica |
Nader Sadek - Band Ft. Mayhem, Morbid Angel, Cryptopsy Members Signs With Season Of Mist
Season of Mist is proud to welcome innovative Egyptian-born artist Nader Sadek to the roster.
Known as the designer responsible for the stage imagery on Mayhem's 2009 US tour, Nader decided to delve deeper into the metal world by forming his own project. He thus teamed up with guitarist Rune Eriksen (Ava Inferi, Aura Noir, ex-Mayhem), bassist Steve Tucker (ex-Morbid Angel) and drummer Flo Mounier (Cryptopsy) to create a death metal project under his own name.
Nader Sadek's debut is entitled In the Flesh and features compositions and performances by all four artists and has been set to a May 16th release in Europe, and a day later in the USA. The video for "Nigredo In Necromance" off the new album can be watched below.
Says Sadek: "My general association with death metal, deals with the notion of false perceptions, and how great individuality can be smothered by the weight of an overwhelming environment. This idea is ever-present throughout all my work. Each of the players in this album played key roles in their respective bands, facing difficult challenges, and yet taking their bands to higher levels. Their talent as well as their tenacity has always intrigued me. As such, they fit perfectly in this project."
"I've been looking forward to doing this recording for months", Steve Tucker comments. "Nader does some very interesting art and I enjoy helping him achieve his twisted vision. It's rare to get to play alongside a drummer with the abilities that Flo possesses. It's a bonus that I get the opportunity to jam with professionals such as Rune and Flo. It'll be brutal."
Flo Mounier adds: "It's amazing that artists with different backgrounds can come together to create something so extreme and so dark but yet have so much fun doing so! It has been a pleasure working with Nader and Steve in the past and I'm looking forward to experimenting with Rune's unique style, I can't wait to start laying down the extreme with my boys."
Rune Eriksen: "When first being approached by Nader to collaborate with him, Steve and Flo, I was immediately caught up by the idea of it. Not only is Nader's concept and reasons for doing this of an inspirational character in itself, but also the very thought of collaborating with musicians such as Steve and Flo seemed like an opportunity not to miss."
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Known as the designer responsible for the stage imagery on Mayhem's 2009 US tour, Nader decided to delve deeper into the metal world by forming his own project. He thus teamed up with guitarist Rune Eriksen (Ava Inferi, Aura Noir, ex-Mayhem), bassist Steve Tucker (ex-Morbid Angel) and drummer Flo Mounier (Cryptopsy) to create a death metal project under his own name.
Nader Sadek's debut is entitled In the Flesh and features compositions and performances by all four artists and has been set to a May 16th release in Europe, and a day later in the USA. The video for "Nigredo In Necromance" off the new album can be watched below.
Says Sadek: "My general association with death metal, deals with the notion of false perceptions, and how great individuality can be smothered by the weight of an overwhelming environment. This idea is ever-present throughout all my work. Each of the players in this album played key roles in their respective bands, facing difficult challenges, and yet taking their bands to higher levels. Their talent as well as their tenacity has always intrigued me. As such, they fit perfectly in this project."
"I've been looking forward to doing this recording for months", Steve Tucker comments. "Nader does some very interesting art and I enjoy helping him achieve his twisted vision. It's rare to get to play alongside a drummer with the abilities that Flo possesses. It's a bonus that I get the opportunity to jam with professionals such as Rune and Flo. It'll be brutal."
Flo Mounier adds: "It's amazing that artists with different backgrounds can come together to create something so extreme and so dark but yet have so much fun doing so! It has been a pleasure working with Nader and Steve in the past and I'm looking forward to experimenting with Rune's unique style, I can't wait to start laying down the extreme with my boys."
Rune Eriksen: "When first being approached by Nader to collaborate with him, Steve and Flo, I was immediately caught up by the idea of it. Not only is Nader's concept and reasons for doing this of an inspirational character in itself, but also the very thought of collaborating with musicians such as Steve and Flo seemed like an opportunity not to miss."
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| Source: | season-of-mist.com |
Hour Of Penance - Sign With Prosthetic Records, Euro Tour With Deicide
Prosthetic Records is pleased to announce the signing of Italian death metal band Hour Of Penance to the label.
Currently writing their Prosthetic debut , Hour Of Penance will again spread their plague of destruction across the clubs and festivals of Europe as part of a major tour throughout June and July with Deicide, Belphegor and The Amenta.
Hour Of Penance commented on the signing: "This is a very important opportunity for Hour of Penance and a big reward for almost 10 years of activity of this band. We're very proud to be part of the Prosthetic records family and we're eager to start working with such a great label. A new label, a new line-up and of course a new album which is obviously in the works and will be recorded soon... expect a new Hour Of Penance album this year and of course be prepared! We will tour as much as we can in 2011!"
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Currently writing their Prosthetic debut , Hour Of Penance will again spread their plague of destruction across the clubs and festivals of Europe as part of a major tour throughout June and July with Deicide, Belphegor and The Amenta.
Hour Of Penance commented on the signing: "This is a very important opportunity for Hour of Penance and a big reward for almost 10 years of activity of this band. We're very proud to be part of the Prosthetic records family and we're eager to start working with such a great label. A new label, a new line-up and of course a new album which is obviously in the works and will be recorded soon... expect a new Hour Of Penance album this year and of course be prepared! We will tour as much as we can in 2011!"
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| Source: | prostheticrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Hour Of Penance |
| Event: | Deicide + Belphegor + Hour Of Penance |
Falconer - New Album Due In June
Armod, the new album from Swedish folk power metal band Falconer, will be released on June 3th in Europe via Metal Blade Records.
Armod was recorded at King Diamond guitarist Andy La Rocque's Sonic Train Studios in Varberg, Sweden during December and January.
Falconer commented: "The recording and mixing process went smoother than ever before. The album is embracing the Swedish folk music to a greater extent than before making it sound slightly more down to earth. The music spans from acoustic songs with cello, flute and fiddle to songs with blast beats and really heavy riffing.
As said before this is a 'one-time-only' album and does not define the future sound of Falconer, but it was about time to pay full notice to the infuence that has always made us different. Now we have that out of our system!"
Songtitles set to appear on Armod include "O, Tysta Ensamhet", "Svarta Änkan", "Dimmornas Drottning" and "Herr Peder Och Hans Syster".
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Armod was recorded at King Diamond guitarist Andy La Rocque's Sonic Train Studios in Varberg, Sweden during December and January.
Falconer commented: "The recording and mixing process went smoother than ever before. The album is embracing the Swedish folk music to a greater extent than before making it sound slightly more down to earth. The music spans from acoustic songs with cello, flute and fiddle to songs with blast beats and really heavy riffing.
As said before this is a 'one-time-only' album and does not define the future sound of Falconer, but it was about time to pay full notice to the infuence that has always made us different. Now we have that out of our system!"
Songtitles set to appear on Armod include "O, Tysta Ensamhet", "Svarta Änkan", "Dimmornas Drottning" and "Herr Peder Och Hans Syster".
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Falconer |
Colosseum - Final Album To Be Released In March
Colosseum will release their final album, Chapter 3: Parasomnia, on March 9th in Finland and on March 25th in the rest of the world through Firebox Records.
Chapter 3: Parasomnia will be a tribute to the late Juhani Palomäki, who died right after the recording process in May last year.
The album was recorded on April 2010, and was mixed and mastered during the autumn and winter of 2010. Containing five lengthy epics and contributions from a number of session musicians, Chapter 3: Parasomnia marks the end of Colosseum as a band, bringing the listener the whole scale of darkness in funeral doom as extreme as it gets.
Colosseum - Chapter 3: Parasomnia cover art] tracklist:
01. Dilapidation And Death
02. Questioning Existence
03. Passage To Eternity
04. On The Strand Of Nightmares
05. Parasomnia
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Chapter 3: Parasomnia will be a tribute to the late Juhani Palomäki, who died right after the recording process in May last year.
The album was recorded on April 2010, and was mixed and mastered during the autumn and winter of 2010. Containing five lengthy epics and contributions from a number of session musicians, Chapter 3: Parasomnia marks the end of Colosseum as a band, bringing the listener the whole scale of darkness in funeral doom as extreme as it gets.
Colosseum - Chapter 3: Parasomnia cover art] tracklist:
01. Dilapidation And Death
02. Questioning Existence
03. Passage To Eternity
04. On The Strand Of Nightmares
05. Parasomnia
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| Source: | firebox.fi |
| Band profile: | Colosseum |
Six Feet Under - Bassist, Drummer Quit The Band
Original Six Feet Under bassist Terry Butler has told Blabbermouth that he and longtime drummer Greg Gall have quit the band. Butler (ex-Death, ex-Massacre) will now be playing with Obituary instead.
Butler's statement goes as follows: "I would just like to put it out there that Greg Gall and I have parted ways with Six Feet Under.
As many of you know, I have been helping Obituary out on bass over the past year and now will be officially joining them as a permanent band member. Being in Six Feet Under for 16 years, I have had the pleasure of meeting a lot of our dedicated fans and have made many friends along the way. I hope to see you out there! I wish nothing but the best for Chris Barnes and Steve Swanson in their future with Six Feet Under."
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Butler's statement goes as follows: "I would just like to put it out there that Greg Gall and I have parted ways with Six Feet Under.
As many of you know, I have been helping Obituary out on bass over the past year and now will be officially joining them as a permanent band member. Being in Six Feet Under for 16 years, I have had the pleasure of meeting a lot of our dedicated fans and have made many friends along the way. I hope to see you out there! I wish nothing but the best for Chris Barnes and Steve Swanson in their future with Six Feet Under."
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Six Feet Under |
Earth - New Album Streaming Online
Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light I, the upcoming album of US drone band Earth, has been made available for streaming in its entirety, exclusively at National Public Radio, for a limited time (until February 7th).
Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light I will be released on February 7th through Southern Lord Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light I will be released on February 7th through Southern Lord Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | npr.org |
| Band profile: | Earth |