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Abandoned - Part Ways With Guitarist, Replacement Announced
Founding member Holger Ziegler from Thrashers Abandoned has decided to leave the band. The reason for this was said to be "due to new priorities it was time for change". His replacement has already been announced - Fabian Schwarz from Runamok, The New Black and ex-Paradox/Stormwitch will fill Ziegler's shoes.
The following gig info was posted on the band's official Myspace page:
"To bid Holg properly farewell, we'll play these heartbreaking farewell shows in the ABANDONED Mk.II-LineUp:
26.07.2008 - Headbanger's Open Air, Brande-Hörnerkirchen
16.08.2008 - Flak You!-Festival, Böhl-Iggelheim
In order to properly welcome Fabs, we'll play the following ass kicking welcome shows with Fabs (which anybody has to witness!!!):
18.10.2008 - Metal Rage Festival, Selestat, France (with Rebellion, Paragon)
25.12.2008 - Batschkapp, Frankfurt, Germany (with Tankard)
26.12.2008 - Turock, Essen, Germany (with Tankard)
28.12.2008 - Quasimodo, Pirmasens, Germany (with Tankard)
Alright, folks, that's life. Some guys come, some guys go, but Abandoned keep on thrashing, hell yeah!"
The following gig info was posted on the band's official Myspace page:
"To bid Holg properly farewell, we'll play these heartbreaking farewell shows in the ABANDONED Mk.II-LineUp:
26.07.2008 - Headbanger's Open Air, Brande-Hörnerkirchen
16.08.2008 - Flak You!-Festival, Böhl-Iggelheim
In order to properly welcome Fabs, we'll play the following ass kicking welcome shows with Fabs (which anybody has to witness!!!):
18.10.2008 - Metal Rage Festival, Selestat, France (with Rebellion, Paragon)
25.12.2008 - Batschkapp, Frankfurt, Germany (with Tankard)
26.12.2008 - Turock, Essen, Germany (with Tankard)
28.12.2008 - Quasimodo, Pirmasens, Germany (with Tankard)
Alright, folks, that's life. Some guys come, some guys go, but Abandoned keep on thrashing, hell yeah!"
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Abandoned |
Zonaria - Sign With Century Media Records
Token from the Century Media newsletter:
Swedish death/black hopefuls Zonaria have inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The group has just entered the studio to record its second full-length album, tentatively due later in the year. Be sure to check out http://www.myspace.com/zonaria - but, be prepared for a sonic beat down.
Commented the band: "It is amazing how all this hard work paid off, and we can guarantee you great things this year and beyond. It has been a dream for all of us since we first started listening to metal. We listened to bands like Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquillity, Iced Earth and Dream Evil when we were just around 13-14 years old. If someone would have told us that we are going to be signed to the same label back then I'm pretty sure none of us would have believed it. Another equally great thing is that we are about to enter Studio Fredman (!), the studio where almost any great band worth mentioning has recorded their albums, to record our follow-up to "Infamy And The Breed". If any recording studio has been an unreachable dream for us so far ? it has been this one! So everyone, expect great things!"
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Swedish death/black hopefuls Zonaria have inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The group has just entered the studio to record its second full-length album, tentatively due later in the year. Be sure to check out http://www.myspace.com/zonaria - but, be prepared for a sonic beat down.
Commented the band: "It is amazing how all this hard work paid off, and we can guarantee you great things this year and beyond. It has been a dream for all of us since we first started listening to metal. We listened to bands like Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquillity, Iced Earth and Dream Evil when we were just around 13-14 years old. If someone would have told us that we are going to be signed to the same label back then I'm pretty sure none of us would have believed it. Another equally great thing is that we are about to enter Studio Fredman (!), the studio where almost any great band worth mentioning has recorded their albums, to record our follow-up to "Infamy And The Breed". If any recording studio has been an unreachable dream for us so far ? it has been this one! So everyone, expect great things!"
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| Source: | centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | Zonaria |
Destruction - New Song Online
A new Destruction track, called "Vicious Circle - The 7 Seven Deadly Sins", is available for streaming on the band's official MySpace. The track comes off the band's new album "D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.", which is scheduled for release on the 22nd of August via AFM Records.
The "D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N." cover art] album has the following tracklist:
01. D.evolution
02. E.levator To Hell
03. V.icious Circle - The 7 Seven Deadly Sins
04. O.ffenders Of The Throne
05. L.ast Desperate Scream
06. U.rge (The Greed Of Gain)
07. T.he Violation Of Morality
08. I.nner Indulgence
09. O.dyssey Of Frustration
10. N.o One Shall Survive
A teaser video can be watched here.
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The "D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N." cover art] album has the following tracklist:
01. D.evolution
02. E.levator To Hell
03. V.icious Circle - The 7 Seven Deadly Sins
04. O.ffenders Of The Throne
05. L.ast Desperate Scream
06. U.rge (The Greed Of Gain)
07. T.he Violation Of Morality
08. I.nner Indulgence
09. O.dyssey Of Frustration
10. N.o One Shall Survive
A teaser video can be watched here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Destruction |
Lääz Rockit - Another New Song Online
Lääz Rockit have posted a new track, called "My Euphoria", on their official MySpace. The track comes off the band's new album, "Left for Dead", which is scheduled for release on July 25th via Germany's Massacre Records.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Lääz Rockit |
Sinner - New Album Details
Sinner have issued the following update on their official MySpace:
"The final part of the recording saga of "Crash & Burn" was delivered to the record company over the weekend. The master of the Limited Edition, with two brandnew bonus tracks, the video clip for the song "Revolution" & the digipak desgin.
The final album contains 11 tracks and here's the tracklist:
01. Crash & Burn
02. Break The Silence
03. The Dog
04. Heart Of Darkness
05. Revolution
06. Unbreakable
07. Fist To Face
08. Until It Hurts
09. Little Head
10. Connection
11. Like A Rock
The album was produced by Mat Sinner & Henny Wolter @ The House Of Music studios and aside of the band, there are guest appearances by Dirty Sanchez (percussion), Dennis Ward (backing vocals & percussion & Nena (backing vocals). The Limited Edition will be delivered in a nice digipak and includes two bonus tracks "One Night Only" (written by Mat Sinner & Magnus Karlsson) and "Fast Decision 2008", yes THE Fast Decision - created under bizarre circumstances, as AFM Records A&R representant Markus & drummer Klaus forced Mat in the studio, to record a new version of the forgotten jewel again. Mat was irritated about their sick idea first, but after some shots of booze, Mat agreed to sing this song for one last time. Finally, we've added the funky video clip for the song "Revolution" to the Limited one.
Please check the report from Powerplay of the Listening Session & "Crash & Burn"
The band is totally satisfied with the final outcome and the work & motivation of the entire team, incl. engineer Dennis Ward, mixer Achim Koehler & studio owner Alex Kilb! Mat thanks especially his writing partners Henny, Igor & Magnus for the friendship and the great tunes and to Klaus & Christof for the great vibe & rocking to the max!
We will release the first single from the album "THE DOG" for a FREE download soon, right here and on our My Space pages with some more audio samples from the album!
Next week, we will update the page with the album cover-artwork!
AFM Records will release "Crash & Burn" on September 19th with a tour following asap to support the release!"
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"The final part of the recording saga of "Crash & Burn" was delivered to the record company over the weekend. The master of the Limited Edition, with two brandnew bonus tracks, the video clip for the song "Revolution" & the digipak desgin.
The final album contains 11 tracks and here's the tracklist:
01. Crash & Burn
02. Break The Silence
03. The Dog
04. Heart Of Darkness
05. Revolution
06. Unbreakable
07. Fist To Face
08. Until It Hurts
09. Little Head
10. Connection
11. Like A Rock
The album was produced by Mat Sinner & Henny Wolter @ The House Of Music studios and aside of the band, there are guest appearances by Dirty Sanchez (percussion), Dennis Ward (backing vocals & percussion & Nena (backing vocals). The Limited Edition will be delivered in a nice digipak and includes two bonus tracks "One Night Only" (written by Mat Sinner & Magnus Karlsson) and "Fast Decision 2008", yes THE Fast Decision - created under bizarre circumstances, as AFM Records A&R representant Markus & drummer Klaus forced Mat in the studio, to record a new version of the forgotten jewel again. Mat was irritated about their sick idea first, but after some shots of booze, Mat agreed to sing this song for one last time. Finally, we've added the funky video clip for the song "Revolution" to the Limited one.
Please check the report from Powerplay of the Listening Session & "Crash & Burn"
The band is totally satisfied with the final outcome and the work & motivation of the entire team, incl. engineer Dennis Ward, mixer Achim Koehler & studio owner Alex Kilb! Mat thanks especially his writing partners Henny, Igor & Magnus for the friendship and the great tunes and to Klaus & Christof for the great vibe & rocking to the max!
We will release the first single from the album "THE DOG" for a FREE download soon, right here and on our My Space pages with some more audio samples from the album!
Next week, we will update the page with the album cover-artwork!
AFM Records will release "Crash & Burn" on September 19th with a tour following asap to support the release!"
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sinner |
After All - To Complete New Album In October
After All have posted the following update:
"After All spent most of June at the Hype Studio in Mechelen, Belgium recording basic tracks for six scorching new After All tracks. A nice little intro, outro and a cover tune were recorded as well. Early October we resume recording, finishing the June session and adding another three or four extra songs.
Dee J. is in charge of the recording, assisted by X-tof. After All guitarist Drieze is producing and overseeing the operation, as usual. Mixing and mastering duties will be handled by Dan Swanö (Edge Of Sanity, Hail Of Bullets, Novembers Doom) at the legendary Unisound Studio in Örebro, Sweden.
The new album is set for a late 2008 release on Dockyard 1 in Europe and on Locomotive Records in the US."
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"After All spent most of June at the Hype Studio in Mechelen, Belgium recording basic tracks for six scorching new After All tracks. A nice little intro, outro and a cover tune were recorded as well. Early October we resume recording, finishing the June session and adding another three or four extra songs.
Dee J. is in charge of the recording, assisted by X-tof. After All guitarist Drieze is producing and overseeing the operation, as usual. Mixing and mastering duties will be handled by Dan Swanö (Edge Of Sanity, Hail Of Bullets, Novembers Doom) at the legendary Unisound Studio in Örebro, Sweden.
The new album is set for a late 2008 release on Dockyard 1 in Europe and on Locomotive Records in the US."
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| Source: | home.scarlet.be |
| Band profile: | After All |
Burzum - Varg Vikernes Allowed Day Passes
The website of Burzum's Varg Vikernes, who is currently serving a 21-year sentence for murder at Tromsø Prison in Norway, has been updated with the following message:
"Although Varg has been denied parole (in June), he is allowed to leave the prison for a while to walk aroud Tromsø and visit his family: his mother, his wife, a one-year-old son and a fifteen-year-old daughter. Varg's wife is now pregnant and they both are waiting for an addition to the family. Varg owns a small farm in Telemark (Norway), where he is planning to move as soon as he leaves the prison. Thus added several new photos done by Ingun Mæhlum."
"I'm ready for society ? and I have been for many years," Vikernes told the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet in a brand new interview which was published on July 6. "I have learned from my mistakes and become older. Now I just want to be together with my family. My mind has never been in prison; I think all the time about what I should do on the day that I am released."
"I have barely seen my son since he came into the world. Even though I hear his voice on the phone almost every day, it is very tough to not be present while he is growing up. I miss my family. And I look forward the day that I could work on my farm, create music, write books and be with the wife and kids around the clock ? and live a normal life. I have received tremendous support from my family. It means a lot."
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"Although Varg has been denied parole (in June), he is allowed to leave the prison for a while to walk aroud Tromsø and visit his family: his mother, his wife, a one-year-old son and a fifteen-year-old daughter. Varg's wife is now pregnant and they both are waiting for an addition to the family. Varg owns a small farm in Telemark (Norway), where he is planning to move as soon as he leaves the prison. Thus added several new photos done by Ingun Mæhlum."
"I'm ready for society ? and I have been for many years," Vikernes told the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet in a brand new interview which was published on July 6. "I have learned from my mistakes and become older. Now I just want to be together with my family. My mind has never been in prison; I think all the time about what I should do on the day that I am released."
"I have barely seen my son since he came into the world. Even though I hear his voice on the phone almost every day, it is very tough to not be present while he is growing up. I miss my family. And I look forward the day that I could work on my farm, create music, write books and be with the wife and kids around the clock ? and live a normal life. I have received tremendous support from my family. It means a lot."
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| Source: | burzum.org |
| Band profile: | Burzum |
Suicidal Angels - Working On New Material
Suicidal Angels have issued the following update:
"We gladly inform you that Suicidal Angels are spending their time rehearsing new songs for their second full length album due in 2009. So far we have 5 songs ready and they mean serious thrash business! The new record will feature fast and aggressive thrash tunes like the first one, but rest assured we won't create an exact copy of "Eternal Domination"! The new tunes are shaping up with interesting differences compared to the E.D songs and we are all very pleased with the outcome.
What's more, Suicidal Angels are working on a European tour in Winter, when they will present some of the new tunes, plus a concert in their hometown, Athens, sometime soon! Stay tuned for more information, as the plans to hit the stage again are in motion!"
"We gladly inform you that Suicidal Angels are spending their time rehearsing new songs for their second full length album due in 2009. So far we have 5 songs ready and they mean serious thrash business! The new record will feature fast and aggressive thrash tunes like the first one, but rest assured we won't create an exact copy of "Eternal Domination"! The new tunes are shaping up with interesting differences compared to the E.D songs and we are all very pleased with the outcome.
What's more, Suicidal Angels are working on a European tour in Winter, when they will present some of the new tunes, plus a concert in their hometown, Athens, sometime soon! Stay tuned for more information, as the plans to hit the stage again are in motion!"
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Suicidal Angels |
Exmortem - Complete Work On New Album
Danish metallers Exmortem have recently finished the recordings of their forthcoming album. The band has skilfully handled production duties itself, while mixing was done by Jacob Bredahl (Hatesphere, Last Mile). The album has been titled "Funeral Phantom" and will be released worldwide on October 20th.
"Funeral Phantom" tracklisting:
1. Black Opium
2. Souls Of Tyrants
3. Fixed In Slime
4. Funeral Phantom
5. The Vultures Gather
6. Anger Trumpet Blow
7. Salvation
8. For The Grave of History
9. Slow Death Regimes
10. A View To A Death In The Morning
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"Funeral Phantom" tracklisting:
1. Black Opium
2. Souls Of Tyrants
3. Fixed In Slime
4. Funeral Phantom
5. The Vultures Gather
6. Anger Trumpet Blow
7. Salvation
8. For The Grave of History
9. Slow Death Regimes
10. A View To A Death In The Morning
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Exmortem |
To/Die/For - Enter The Studio In July
To/Die/For have posted the following update:
"One of the newest TDF song is named "Johnny The Vampire", it is parody about a gothic boy. Is it going to be on TDF's next album? Who knows? Let's see.
TDF will hit the studio between the 8th and 11th in July. Recording demos. In July you can hear some samples here at TDF MySpace. Next album will include a cover song of course. It could be a song from the lords of the new church, or from Duran Duran."
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"One of the newest TDF song is named "Johnny The Vampire", it is parody about a gothic boy. Is it going to be on TDF's next album? Who knows? Let's see.
TDF will hit the studio between the 8th and 11th in July. Recording demos. In July you can hear some samples here at TDF MySpace. Next album will include a cover song of course. It could be a song from the lords of the new church, or from Duran Duran."
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | To/Die/For |
Benediction - Two New Songs Online
Benediction have posted two new song called "Immaculate Façade" and "They Must Die Screaming"on their official MySpace. The track comes off the band's upcoming album entitled "Killing Music", due on August 22 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Benediction |
Construcdead - New Song Online
Construcdead have posted a new track, "Mephisto", from their upcoming album, "Endless Echo". The band are still seeking a label to release their new album. To listen the song go to this location.
"Endless Echo" track listing:
01. Sedated Morning
02. My Haven
03. Endless Echoes
04. A Godess Breaches Through Me
05. Disfigured Beauty
06. Mephisto
07. No Exit
08. Transfixed
09. Tragic Kingdom
10. Spriritual Shift
11. The One Beside Me
12. Cataclysm
13. A Dark Wave
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"Endless Echo" track listing:
01. Sedated Morning
02. My Haven
03. Endless Echoes
04. A Godess Breaches Through Me
05. Disfigured Beauty
06. Mephisto
07. No Exit
08. Transfixed
09. Tragic Kingdom
10. Spriritual Shift
11. The One Beside Me
12. Cataclysm
13. A Dark Wave
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Construcdead |
Dark Empire - New Members Announced
USA Progressive Powet Metal band Dark Empire have issued the following update:
"I'm really pleased to announce that we can name the new drummer and bass player for Dark Empire. Filling in the long vacant bass position is Randy Knecht, and taking up the drum position is Omar Davila. I was not expecting to find two musicians that fit the same vision and drive for Dark Empire that I have, not to mention the immense talent that I would expect from anyone involved in this band, in such a short span of time. I guess thats how luck plays things out sometimes.
So, everyone welcome Randy and Omar to the Dark Empire family! We cannot wait to tear some faces off this August!"
"I'm really pleased to announce that we can name the new drummer and bass player for Dark Empire. Filling in the long vacant bass position is Randy Knecht, and taking up the drum position is Omar Davila. I was not expecting to find two musicians that fit the same vision and drive for Dark Empire that I have, not to mention the immense talent that I would expect from anyone involved in this band, in such a short span of time. I guess thats how luck plays things out sometimes.
So, everyone welcome Randy and Omar to the Dark Empire family! We cannot wait to tear some faces off this August!"
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Dark Empire |
Opeth - More Festival Appearances Cancelled
Opeth have issued the following update:
"Due to Mikael contracting Varicella (Chicken Pox), the appearances this weekend, Peace & Love (Borlänge, Sweden on June 26), Hovefestivalen (Norway on June 27), Metaltown (Gothenborg, Sweden on June 28), and Graspop Metal Meeting (Dessel, Belgium on June 29), have all been cancelled. We hope to have Mike on his feet again as soon as possible, and obviously apologize to all and any that had set out to see Opeth this weekend."
The replacement for Opeth on the Hovefestivalen and Metal Town is Satyricon.
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"Due to Mikael contracting Varicella (Chicken Pox), the appearances this weekend, Peace & Love (Borlänge, Sweden on June 26), Hovefestivalen (Norway on June 27), Metaltown (Gothenborg, Sweden on June 28), and Graspop Metal Meeting (Dessel, Belgium on June 29), have all been cancelled. We hope to have Mike on his feet again as soon as possible, and obviously apologize to all and any that had set out to see Opeth this weekend."
The replacement for Opeth on the Hovefestivalen and Metal Town is Satyricon.
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| Source: | opeth.com |
| Band profile: | Opeth |
Soulfly - New Song Online
Roadrunner Records have announced the following:
"Here is it Soulfly fans...what you've been waiting for. Listen to "Unleash" the first track off Soulfly's new album "Conquer", out July 29th. The brutal track features guest vocalist, Dave Peters of Throwdown and is sure to knock you on your ass. Click here to listen."
More details about the album can be found here.
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"Here is it Soulfly fans...what you've been waiting for. Listen to "Unleash" the first track off Soulfly's new album "Conquer", out July 29th. The brutal track features guest vocalist, Dave Peters of Throwdown and is sure to knock you on your ass. Click here to listen."
More details about the album can be found here.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Soulfly |