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Civilization One - Lose Three Band Members
Civilization One original members, Chitral "Chity" Somapala (vocals) and Pierre-Emmanuel Pélisson (bass) have issued the following statement:
"We are sad to announce that we parted ways with Christian Münzner (guitars), Björn Daigger (guitars) and Holger Rodammer (drums).
With the exception of the very first Civilization One concert at Progpower UK, this line-up has played all the shows following the release of our first album "Revolution Rising". We were looking forward to recording the second album "Calling The Gods" together. However, during the last months and for various reasons, it has proven more and more difficult working all together. In the end, we thought it was best to go on our seperate ways. There are definitely no hard feelings on our side and so we wish Chris, Björn and Holly all the best in their future projects.
As for Civilization One, obviously the schedule for the following months has to be adjusted. We're very sorry that we are forced to cancel the two remaining shows for "Revolution Rising" in France (Rockalies festival in St Martin de Fontenay) and in Germany (Power of metal festival in Paderborn). The recording of "Calling The gods" will also be delayed, until we figure who is going to handle the vacant positions in the band. But please be sure that "Calling The gods" will come out and will more than meet the expectations following the critical success of our debut album.
Civilization One released their first album "Revolution Rising", produced by Markus Teske, in 2007 on Metal Heaven Records."
"We are sad to announce that we parted ways with Christian Münzner (guitars), Björn Daigger (guitars) and Holger Rodammer (drums).
With the exception of the very first Civilization One concert at Progpower UK, this line-up has played all the shows following the release of our first album "Revolution Rising". We were looking forward to recording the second album "Calling The Gods" together. However, during the last months and for various reasons, it has proven more and more difficult working all together. In the end, we thought it was best to go on our seperate ways. There are definitely no hard feelings on our side and so we wish Chris, Björn and Holly all the best in their future projects.
As for Civilization One, obviously the schedule for the following months has to be adjusted. We're very sorry that we are forced to cancel the two remaining shows for "Revolution Rising" in France (Rockalies festival in St Martin de Fontenay) and in Germany (Power of metal festival in Paderborn). The recording of "Calling The gods" will also be delayed, until we figure who is going to handle the vacant positions in the band. But please be sure that "Calling The gods" will come out and will more than meet the expectations following the critical success of our debut album.
Civilization One released their first album "Revolution Rising", produced by Markus Teske, in 2007 on Metal Heaven Records."
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Civilization One |
Prototype - New Song Online
Prototype have issued the following update:
"Over the last few months we've been working diligently on some new Prototype material and we finally have something to play for you all...
With the addition of drummer Nic Ritter to the fold we've recorded pre-production demos of some new songs, the first of which you can now listen to on the Prototype MySpace page! This song is called "Chosen Ones" and it is part of a larger concept we've put together for our new album, which will hopefully be recorded and released early next year.
There are three more demo tunes we'll be releasing within the next couple of weeks so check back often for more music."
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"Over the last few months we've been working diligently on some new Prototype material and we finally have something to play for you all...
With the addition of drummer Nic Ritter to the fold we've recorded pre-production demos of some new songs, the first of which you can now listen to on the Prototype MySpace page! This song is called "Chosen Ones" and it is part of a larger concept we've put together for our new album, which will hopefully be recorded and released early next year.
There are three more demo tunes we'll be releasing within the next couple of weeks so check back often for more music."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Prototype |
Cradle Of Filth - Album Samples Online
Amazon is streaming 30 second audio clips of all songs featured on Cradle Of Filth's new album entitled "Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder".
"Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder" will be released on October 28 via Roadrunner Records.
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"Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder" will be released on October 28 via Roadrunner Records.
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| Source: | amazon.de |
| Band profile: | Cradle Of Filth |
Pestilence - Enter The Studio In October
According to a press release from Mascot Records, Pestilence will enter Jacob Hansen Studios mid October to record the new album "Resurrection Macabre", which will be released in 2009. The band will record 11 new songs and for the limited edition 3 bonus tracks.
The bonus tracks will be 3 classic Pestilence songs and you can vote Link] for your favourite song (voting ends on October 10). The 3 songs voted most for, will be re-recorded in the studio.
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The bonus tracks will be 3 classic Pestilence songs and you can vote Link] for your favourite song (voting ends on October 10). The 3 songs voted most for, will be re-recorded in the studio.
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| Source: | mascotrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Pestilence |
Behemoth - New EP Details
Behemoth will release a new EP entitled "Ezkaton", in North America on November 11 through Metal Blade Records and on November 20th in Europe through Regain Records.
"Ezkaton" tracklisting:
01. Chant For Ezkaton 2000 E.V.
02. Qadosh
03. Jama Pekel
04. I'm Not Jesus
05. Devilock
06. From The Pagan Vastlands
07. Decade Ov Therion
08. Chant For Ezkaton 2000 E.V.
Metal Blade will also release a limited edition box set EP that will include four picture disc seven inches, a Behemoth pendant and the CD all packaged in a deluxe box.
"Ezkaton" four vinyl picture discs:
LP 1:
Side I: Chant for Ezkaton 2000 E.V.
Side II: Qadosh
LP 2:
Side I: Jama Pekel
Side II: I'm Not Jesus
LP 3:
Side I: Devilock
Side II: From The Pagan Vastlands
LP 4:
Side I: Decade Ov Therion (live)
Side II: Chant For Ezkaton 2000 E.V.
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"Ezkaton" tracklisting:
01. Chant For Ezkaton 2000 E.V.
02. Qadosh
03. Jama Pekel
04. I'm Not Jesus
05. Devilock
06. From The Pagan Vastlands
07. Decade Ov Therion
08. Chant For Ezkaton 2000 E.V.
Metal Blade will also release a limited edition box set EP that will include four picture disc seven inches, a Behemoth pendant and the CD all packaged in a deluxe box.
"Ezkaton" four vinyl picture discs:
LP 1:
Side I: Chant for Ezkaton 2000 E.V.
Side II: Qadosh
LP 2:
Side I: Jama Pekel
Side II: I'm Not Jesus
LP 3:
Side I: Devilock
Side II: From The Pagan Vastlands
LP 4:
Side I: Decade Ov Therion (live)
Side II: Chant For Ezkaton 2000 E.V.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Behemoth |
Devildriver - New Album On The Way
US metallers Devildriver have issued the following update:
"As you all know, DevilDriver has been laying low over the past couple of months... so we wanted to give you a head's up on what has been going on over the summer of 2008 up until now.
Upon returning from Europe in July, the band has been hard at work writing the fourth DevilDriver record... as of yet untitled. I have been back and forth between NY and Santa Barbara and L.A. writing the record, tracking demos at Mike's house and spending time with my loved ones. We currently have around 14 songs in the pot that we are working with and will have 2 or 3 more finished before we embark on our final run of "The Last Kind Words" touring cycle.
Yes... it will sound like DevilDriver... a bigger, stronger DevilDriver, and listeners will receive a record which will capture DD doing what we do best. Record producer and recording location will be decided in these next upcoming weeks and we will keep you posted when a decision has been made. So please join us on our upcoming US headliner with Snot, Straight Line Stitch and Rosengaurd starting October 15th. You can buy me a beer."
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"As you all know, DevilDriver has been laying low over the past couple of months... so we wanted to give you a head's up on what has been going on over the summer of 2008 up until now.
Upon returning from Europe in July, the band has been hard at work writing the fourth DevilDriver record... as of yet untitled. I have been back and forth between NY and Santa Barbara and L.A. writing the record, tracking demos at Mike's house and spending time with my loved ones. We currently have around 14 songs in the pot that we are working with and will have 2 or 3 more finished before we embark on our final run of "The Last Kind Words" touring cycle.
Yes... it will sound like DevilDriver... a bigger, stronger DevilDriver, and listeners will receive a record which will capture DD doing what we do best. Record producer and recording location will be decided in these next upcoming weeks and we will keep you posted when a decision has been made. So please join us on our upcoming US headliner with Snot, Straight Line Stitch and Rosengaurd starting October 15th. You can buy me a beer."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | DevilDriver |
Enslaved - Entire New Album Streaming Online
Enslaved's entire new album entitled "Vertebrae" is available for streaming at this location (stream ends Sunday 28 September at midnight).
"Vertebrae" will be released in Europe on September 29 via Indie Recordings and in North America on October 28 through Nuclear Blast Records (via a licensing arrangement with Indie Recordings).
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"Vertebrae" will be released in Europe on September 29 via Indie Recordings and in North America on October 28 through Nuclear Blast Records (via a licensing arrangement with Indie Recordings).
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| Source: | terrorizer.com |
| Band profile: | Enslaved |
Sirenia - Complete Work On New Album
Sirenia have issued the following short update:
"The new album is now completed, we just received the finished mastered product from Antfarm Studios. And we have to admit we are mighty proud of the result. Expect a release in February next year, we will keep you updated on the release-dates etc. Next thing coming up now is photosessions with photographer Emile M. E. Ashley, while the cover artwork will be done by Jan Yrlund. Stay tuned!"
"The new album is now completed, we just received the finished mastered product from Antfarm Studios. And we have to admit we are mighty proud of the result. Expect a release in February next year, we will keep you updated on the release-dates etc. Next thing coming up now is photosessions with photographer Emile M. E. Ashley, while the cover artwork will be done by Jan Yrlund. Stay tuned!"
| Source: | mortenveland.com |
| Band profile: | Sirenia |
Holy Moses - New Song Online
Holy Moses have posted a new track online entitled "World in Darkness" from their upcoming album, "Agony of Death", which is due on September 29 in Europe (except in Germany, where it will arrive on September 26) and October 7 in the U.S. via Wacken Records/SPV. The track is streaming at this location.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Holy Moses |
Circle II Circle - Replace Guitarist
Circle II Circle have posted the following update:
"It is with great pleasure that we can now announce that guitarist Bill Hudson (known from Power Quest, Cellador and The Supremacy a.o.) has joined Circle II Circle.
Circle II Circle commented: "We're sad about parting ways with Evan, but the addition of Bill into the band is gonna keep us going strong. We start our North American tour with Jon Oliva's Pain and Manticora September 20."
Bill Hudson had this to say about the situation: "I'm really stoked about being a part of Circle II Circle! I've been a fan of Zak since high school. We met last year when I played ProgPower USA and became great friends. Then, a few months later I met Mitch (Paul Michael Stewart) at the Nightmare Metal Festival in Florida and we, too, became friends right there. It's almost like this whole thing was meant to happen!" When asked about the upcoming tour with Manticora and JOP, he said, "It'll be great to see Zak Stevens and Jon Oliva on the same stage again, and I'm truly honored that I'll be a part of it!"
We hope that you, the fans, will welcome Bill with open arms, and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on our upcoming US-tour."
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"It is with great pleasure that we can now announce that guitarist Bill Hudson (known from Power Quest, Cellador and The Supremacy a.o.) has joined Circle II Circle.
Circle II Circle commented: "We're sad about parting ways with Evan, but the addition of Bill into the band is gonna keep us going strong. We start our North American tour with Jon Oliva's Pain and Manticora September 20."
Bill Hudson had this to say about the situation: "I'm really stoked about being a part of Circle II Circle! I've been a fan of Zak since high school. We met last year when I played ProgPower USA and became great friends. Then, a few months later I met Mitch (Paul Michael Stewart) at the Nightmare Metal Festival in Florida and we, too, became friends right there. It's almost like this whole thing was meant to happen!" When asked about the upcoming tour with Manticora and JOP, he said, "It'll be great to see Zak Stevens and Jon Oliva on the same stage again, and I'm truly honored that I'll be a part of it!"
We hope that you, the fans, will welcome Bill with open arms, and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on our upcoming US-tour."
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| Source: | digitaldomainstudios.com |
| Band profile: | Circle II Circle |
Suidakra - New Album Update
Suidakra have issued the following update:
"Good news abounds in the SuidAkrA camp, so we'll drop the small talk and get to the facts! First item of business: the new album. We'll enter Gernhart Studios in November to record the new SuidAkrA album, "Crógacht" (Yes, that's the title; now try to pronounce it?)
We promised you a surprise about the new record, so here it is: we're happy to announce that our dear friend Kris Verwimp will not only be in charge of designing first-class album art, but is also arranging first-class lyrical concepts and song texts! We'll go into more details about the concept and artwork in the near future, but for now we can announce the song titles for "Crógacht":
Conlaoch
Isle Of Skye
Scáthach
Feats Of War
Shattering Swords
Ár Nasc Fola
Gilded Oars
Baile's Strand
As the titles suggest, you can expect a decent Irish influence on the new record, so fans of folk metal can rest easy. Fans of SuidAkrA's harder tunes must not fear; "Crógacht" will kick your asses as hard as usual, if not harder. The worldwide release is scheduled for March of next year through Wacken Records / SPV."
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"Good news abounds in the SuidAkrA camp, so we'll drop the small talk and get to the facts! First item of business: the new album. We'll enter Gernhart Studios in November to record the new SuidAkrA album, "Crógacht" (Yes, that's the title; now try to pronounce it?)
We promised you a surprise about the new record, so here it is: we're happy to announce that our dear friend Kris Verwimp will not only be in charge of designing first-class album art, but is also arranging first-class lyrical concepts and song texts! We'll go into more details about the concept and artwork in the near future, but for now we can announce the song titles for "Crógacht":
Conlaoch
Isle Of Skye
Scáthach
Feats Of War
Shattering Swords
Ár Nasc Fola
Gilded Oars
Baile's Strand
As the titles suggest, you can expect a decent Irish influence on the new record, so fans of folk metal can rest easy. Fans of SuidAkrA's harder tunes must not fear; "Crógacht" will kick your asses as hard as usual, if not harder. The worldwide release is scheduled for March of next year through Wacken Records / SPV."
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| Source: | suidakra.com |
| Band profile: | Suidakra |
Psycroptic - Another New Song Online
A new Psycroptic track called "Ob(Servant)" is available for streaming on the band's official MySpace. The song is the title cut of the group's new album, "Ob(Servant)", which is scheduled for release in Europe on September 26th and in North America on October 14th via Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Psycroptic |
Bloodbath - New Songs Online
Bloodbath have issued the following update:
"The new Bloodbath minisite for latest album "The Fathomless Mastery" is now unleashed, to coincide with the October 6th (Europe) & October 28th (North America) release of this latest slab of brutality.
The minisite feature album information, downloads and much more. We also give you the chance to check out the world premiere of two complete audio tracks; "Slaughtering The Will To Live" (currently up on the minisite) and the unholy anthem "Mock The Cross" (currently streaming on Bloodbath's MySpace). The streamed song selections will possibly be changed weekly up 'til the release date, so keep checking back in."
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"The new Bloodbath minisite for latest album "The Fathomless Mastery" is now unleashed, to coincide with the October 6th (Europe) & October 28th (North America) release of this latest slab of brutality.
The minisite feature album information, downloads and much more. We also give you the chance to check out the world premiere of two complete audio tracks; "Slaughtering The Will To Live" (currently up on the minisite) and the unholy anthem "Mock The Cross" (currently streaming on Bloodbath's MySpace). The streamed song selections will possibly be changed weekly up 'til the release date, so keep checking back in."
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| Source: | bloodbath.biz |
| Band profile: | Bloodbath |
Amorphis - To Enter Studio In November
Amorphis have posted the following update:
"As announced earlier, Amorphis will embark on a North American tour in September. Esa Holopainen elaborates: "This is our first tour in this region with our latest album, "Silent Waters". Tickets are selling well so you can only be happy. We picked Samael, Leaves' Eyes and Virgin Black as support acts because we know the guys and this kind of musical combination offers something for everyone." The tour kicks off on ProgPower USA IX in Atlanta on September 26. All tour dates can be found here.
In November Amorphis will enter Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki to record a follow-up to their highly acclaimed "Eclipse" and "Silent Waters" albums. The band has received gold records for both albums in their native Finland. Esa reveals: "We have been working really hard on new material and the new record should be out sometime next spring. The new material will again be very epic."
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"As announced earlier, Amorphis will embark on a North American tour in September. Esa Holopainen elaborates: "This is our first tour in this region with our latest album, "Silent Waters". Tickets are selling well so you can only be happy. We picked Samael, Leaves' Eyes and Virgin Black as support acts because we know the guys and this kind of musical combination offers something for everyone." The tour kicks off on ProgPower USA IX in Atlanta on September 26. All tour dates can be found here.
In November Amorphis will enter Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki to record a follow-up to their highly acclaimed "Eclipse" and "Silent Waters" albums. The band has received gold records for both albums in their native Finland. Esa reveals: "We have been working really hard on new material and the new record should be out sometime next spring. The new material will again be very epic."
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| Source: | amorphis.net |
| Band profile: | Amorphis |
Avulsed - Working On New Material
Avulsed have issued the following update:
"After having participated in the killer 2nd Death Fast Open Air in Germany and headlined the 8th Metal Mania Open Air in Slovenia together with Exodus & Impaled Nazarene, Avulsed is ready for one more festival (as headliners as well) to close the summer festivals. This one is the 6th FilthRock Festival in Germany on 20th of September.
The band has just finished the recording of a brand new track entitled "Breaking Hymens" that will be included in the upcoming 10-CD mega-compilation box-set devoted exclusively to Spanish extreme Metal bands. This compilation will include over 150 bands and will be released in November '08 through Xtreem Music. This new track is an exclusive recording for this compilation although it'll be re-recorded for their upcoming 5th album. You can actually hear a rough pre-mixed and unmastered version at the band's official MySpace.
Regarding Avulsed's new album, for the first time we can reveal the title and album cover!! It's gonna be called "Nullo (The Pleasure Of Self-Mutilation)" and the artwork is one of the most bizarre, disturbing and even blaspheme covers the band ever got!! The responsible for this gory piece of art is the american artist Mike Hrubovcak who also worked for bands like Grave, Monstrosity, Cattle Decapitation, Mortician, XXX Maniak and tons of others.
Recording sessions for the new album are starting on September 6th and will take at least 2 months to be completed, mixed and mastered, so a release date should be scheduled by the very end of '08 or early '09, again through slovak label Metal Age Prod. Some of the new song titles are the aforementioned" Breaking Hymens", "She's Hot Tonight (In My Oven)", "Chestblood"... and the style of the new compositions follow the band's trademarked style brutal and heavy yet catchy and somewhat melodic Death Metal with an even heavier sound this time. Just listen by to the new track and judge by yourself!!"
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"After having participated in the killer 2nd Death Fast Open Air in Germany and headlined the 8th Metal Mania Open Air in Slovenia together with Exodus & Impaled Nazarene, Avulsed is ready for one more festival (as headliners as well) to close the summer festivals. This one is the 6th FilthRock Festival in Germany on 20th of September.
The band has just finished the recording of a brand new track entitled "Breaking Hymens" that will be included in the upcoming 10-CD mega-compilation box-set devoted exclusively to Spanish extreme Metal bands. This compilation will include over 150 bands and will be released in November '08 through Xtreem Music. This new track is an exclusive recording for this compilation although it'll be re-recorded for their upcoming 5th album. You can actually hear a rough pre-mixed and unmastered version at the band's official MySpace.
Regarding Avulsed's new album, for the first time we can reveal the title and album cover!! It's gonna be called "Nullo (The Pleasure Of Self-Mutilation)" and the artwork is one of the most bizarre, disturbing and even blaspheme covers the band ever got!! The responsible for this gory piece of art is the american artist Mike Hrubovcak who also worked for bands like Grave, Monstrosity, Cattle Decapitation, Mortician, XXX Maniak and tons of others.
Recording sessions for the new album are starting on September 6th and will take at least 2 months to be completed, mixed and mastered, so a release date should be scheduled by the very end of '08 or early '09, again through slovak label Metal Age Prod. Some of the new song titles are the aforementioned" Breaking Hymens", "She's Hot Tonight (In My Oven)", "Chestblood"... and the style of the new compositions follow the band's trademarked style brutal and heavy yet catchy and somewhat melodic Death Metal with an even heavier sound this time. Just listen by to the new track and judge by yourself!!"
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Avulsed |