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Earth - New Song Online
"Father Midnight", a brand-new track from US drone band Earth, has been made available for streaming, exclusively at National Public Radio.
"Father Midnight" comes off the band's upcoming new album Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light I, which will be released on February 7th through Southern Lord Records. Further album details are available here.
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"Father Midnight" comes off the band's upcoming new album Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light I, which will be released on February 7th through Southern Lord Records. Further album details are available here.
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| Source: | npr.org |
| Band profile: | Earth |
Yakuza - Frontman's Solo Album Streaming Online
Feral Songs For The Epic Decline, the upcoming solo album from Yakuza frontman Bruce Lamont, has been made available for streaming in its entirety, exclusively at Stereogum.
Feral Songs For The Epic Decline will be released on January 25th through At A Loss Recordings. Further album details are available here.
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Feral Songs For The Epic Decline will be released on January 25th through At A Loss Recordings. Further album details are available here.
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| Source: | stereogum.com |
Détente - Three Full Live Shows Online
Détente, the US Speed metal band who broke up again late last year, are streaming three full-length live shows over at YouTube.
The 1986 show at Country Club in Reseda, CA featuring vocalist Dawn Crosby and the original Recognize No Authority line-up can be watched here.
The 2008 reunion show at Headbangers Open Air featuring vocalist Ann Boleyn can be watched here.
The 2010 show at The Rambler in Eindhoven on the Decline tour featuring vocalist Tiina Teal can be watched here.
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The 1986 show at Country Club in Reseda, CA featuring vocalist Dawn Crosby and the original Recognize No Authority line-up can be watched here.
The 2008 reunion show at Headbangers Open Air featuring vocalist Ann Boleyn can be watched here.
The 2010 show at The Rambler in Eindhoven on the Decline tour featuring vocalist Tiina Teal can be watched here.
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| Source: | detenterna.com |
| Band profile: | Détente |
Shelob - Working On New Album
Shelob, the new band featuring members of Hollow Corp and Skull, is putting the final touches on their self-produced debut album. The band is currently mixing the effort for a 2011 release via a yet to be determined record label. Alan Douches (Mastodon, Converge, The Dillinger Escape Plan) will handle the mastering at West West Side Studio in New Windsor, NY in mid-February.
For more info on Shelob visit MySpace.
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For more info on Shelob visit MySpace.
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| Source: | fr.myspace.com |
The Famine - Two New Songs Online
Original news, posted on 04.01.2011
Lone Star, TX-based brutal death metal outfit, The Famine, has posted a brand-new track from their forthcoming full-length, The Architects of Guilt. The song is entitled "Ad Mortem" and can be streamed below or on the band's official MySpace page. The Famine's sophomore effort is slated to hit stores on February 15th via Solid State Records.
The Famine vocalist, Nick Nowell, explains: "Ad Mortem" is a song about addiction, and the excuses we all have for our complicity. We'll come up with just about anything to keep from being disgusted with ourselves."
Despite several unfortunate setbacks during the recording process, the finishing touches on the long awaited, The Architects of Guilt, were polished up this fall with the help of the renowned audio mastermind, Jason Suecof.
The Architects of Guilt cover art] tracklist:
01. The New Hell
02. Ad Mortem
03. We Are The Wolves
04. Turner Classic Diaries
05. Bigger Cages, Longer Chains!
06. The Crown and The Holy See
07. VII The Fraudulent
08. A Pavement Of Good Intentions
09. A Fragile Peace
10. Pyrithion House
11. To The Teeth
UPDATE
"VII The Fraudulent", another new track from Texas-based brutal death metal outfit The Famine, has been made available for streaming over at MySpace.
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Lone Star, TX-based brutal death metal outfit, The Famine, has posted a brand-new track from their forthcoming full-length, The Architects of Guilt. The song is entitled "Ad Mortem" and can be streamed below or on the band's official MySpace page. The Famine's sophomore effort is slated to hit stores on February 15th via Solid State Records.
The Famine vocalist, Nick Nowell, explains: "Ad Mortem" is a song about addiction, and the excuses we all have for our complicity. We'll come up with just about anything to keep from being disgusted with ourselves."
Despite several unfortunate setbacks during the recording process, the finishing touches on the long awaited, The Architects of Guilt, were polished up this fall with the help of the renowned audio mastermind, Jason Suecof.
The Architects of Guilt cover art] tracklist:
01. The New Hell
02. Ad Mortem
03. We Are The Wolves
04. Turner Classic Diaries
05. Bigger Cages, Longer Chains!
06. The Crown and The Holy See
07. VII The Fraudulent
08. A Pavement Of Good Intentions
09. A Fragile Peace
10. Pyrithion House
11. To The Teeth
UPDATE
"VII The Fraudulent", another new track from Texas-based brutal death metal outfit The Famine, has been made available for streaming over at MySpace.
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| Source: | solidstaterecords.com |
Shroud Eater - Debut Album Streaming Online
ThunderNoise, the debut album of South Florida's sludge/stoner metal trio Shroud Eater is now available for streaming in its entirety at the band's bandcamp page.
Comments guitarist/vocalist Jeannie Saiz: "ThunderNoise is our statement of intent. It's a ferocious labyrinth of music that we literally put blood, sweat and tears into. We hope it consumes the listener as much as it did us."
ThunderNoise was recorded at Miami's Relax Bro! Studios in July 2010, and mixed by Scott Angelacos and Jeff McLear.
ThunderNoise cover art] tracklist:
01. High John the Conqueror
02. Vesuvius
03. Cyclone
04. Shark Valley
05. We Are Beasts
06. Descent from the Summit
07. Oubliette
08. Baying of Jackals
09. Sinister Hunt
10. Hands that Prey
11. Pale Rider
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Comments guitarist/vocalist Jeannie Saiz: "ThunderNoise is our statement of intent. It's a ferocious labyrinth of music that we literally put blood, sweat and tears into. We hope it consumes the listener as much as it did us."
ThunderNoise was recorded at Miami's Relax Bro! Studios in July 2010, and mixed by Scott Angelacos and Jeff McLear.
ThunderNoise cover art] tracklist:
01. High John the Conqueror
02. Vesuvius
03. Cyclone
04. Shark Valley
05. We Are Beasts
06. Descent from the Summit
07. Oubliette
08. Baying of Jackals
09. Sinister Hunt
10. Hands that Prey
11. Pale Rider
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| Source: | shroudeaterrocks.com |
Atreyu - Going On Indefinite Hiatus
We are deeply saddened to bring you the news US metalcore outfit Atreyu will be put on ice for an indefinite period of time, though not breaking up.
Vocalist Alex Varkatzas tweeted as follows: "Atreyu is taking a long long break after 11 years of rocking. We aren't breaking up but... We aren't writing recording or touring for a while. Simply taking a break to recharge and focus on different parts of our lives. Thanks to everyone who has supported us and given us a reason to exist over the past 11 years. We hope to see you again one day. All of us have other projects we are excited about and urge you to check them out if you miss us too much."
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Vocalist Alex Varkatzas tweeted as follows: "Atreyu is taking a long long break after 11 years of rocking. We aren't breaking up but... We aren't writing recording or touring for a while. Simply taking a break to recharge and focus on different parts of our lives. Thanks to everyone who has supported us and given us a reason to exist over the past 11 years. We hope to see you again one day. All of us have other projects we are excited about and urge you to check them out if you miss us too much."
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| Source: | twitter.com |
| Band profile: | Atreyu |
Dying Fetus - Early Material Streaming Online
Dying Fetus are currently streaming the upcoming re-issues of their 1995 demo collection Infatuation With Malevolence and debut album Purification Through Violence in their entirety at this location (player at the upper right).
Both Infatuation With Malevolence and Purification Through Violence will be released next Tuesday, January 18th through Relapse Records. The re-issues have been re-mastered and re-packaged now including new liner notes and never-before-seen photography, and bonus tracks. Re-issues of Dying Fetus' Killing On Adrenaline album and Grotesque Impalement EP will follow in early March. Killing On Adrenaline will include two bonus tracks while Grotesque Impalement will feature three previously unreleased tracks.
After headlining the Bonecrusher Fest, Dying Fetus will start working on a brand-new studio album.
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Both Infatuation With Malevolence and Purification Through Violence will be released next Tuesday, January 18th through Relapse Records. The re-issues have been re-mastered and re-packaged now including new liner notes and never-before-seen photography, and bonus tracks. Re-issues of Dying Fetus' Killing On Adrenaline album and Grotesque Impalement EP will follow in early March. Killing On Adrenaline will include two bonus tracks while Grotesque Impalement will feature three previously unreleased tracks.
After headlining the Bonecrusher Fest, Dying Fetus will start working on a brand-new studio album.
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| Source: | shop.relapse.com |
| Band profile: | Dying Fetus |
Black Country Communion - New Album In June
Black Country Communion - the hard-rock supergroup featuring vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (ex-Black Sabbath, ex-Deep Purple), drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin, keyboardist Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen), and blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa - have confirmed their as-yet-untitled sophomore effort will be released in June. A tour in support of the album will coincide with its release.
Black Country, the debut album of Black Country Communion was released in September last year. The band's killer single "One Last Soul" is currently streaming at this location.
Black Country cover art] tracklist:
01. Black Country
02. One Last Soul
03. The Great Divide
04. Down Again
05. Beggarman
06. Song Of Yesterday
07. No Time
08. Medusa
09. The Revolution In Me
10. Stand (At The Burning Tree)
11. Sista Jane
12. Too Late For The Sun
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Black Country, the debut album of Black Country Communion was released in September last year. The band's killer single "One Last Soul" is currently streaming at this location.
Black Country cover art] tracklist:
01. Black Country
02. One Last Soul
03. The Great Divide
04. Down Again
05. Beggarman
06. Song Of Yesterday
07. No Time
08. Medusa
09. The Revolution In Me
10. Stand (At The Burning Tree)
11. Sista Jane
12. Too Late For The Sun
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| Source: | bccommunion.com |
Mike Portnoy - Schedules Live Shows With Beatles Cover Band
Time for your weekly update on Mike Portnoy! In only a matter of months the legendary musician went from ex-Dream Theater drummer to ex-Avenged Sevenfold drummer to drummer in a, err, Beatles cover band, called Yellow Matter Custard. Srsly!
After having had such a fun experience the first time around in 2003, Mike Portnoy, Paul Gilbert (Paul Gilbert, Racer X) and Neal Morse (Transatlantic, Spock's Beard) are reuniting once again to pay tribute to their greatest influence of all: The Beatles!
Due to a scheduling conflict (and further fueling the "Paul is dead" rumours), original YMC bassist Matt Bissonette is unable to join the band this time, but Yellow Matter Custard is pleased to announce the addition of Utopia legend Kasim Sulton who will surely be an amazing addition to the line-up.
The setlist for these shows will be ALL NEW without any repeats from the 2003 shows.
Yellow Matter Custard - Three Nights Across America 2011:
Fri Feb 25th - Long Beach, CA - Art Theater of Long Beach
Sun Feb 27th - Chicago, IL - (tba)
Mon Feb 28th - New York City, NY - BB King's
In other news, Mike Portnoy is still busy recording a new album for his as-yet-unnamed project featuring Steve Morse (Deep Purple, ex-Kansas), Neal Morse (Transatlantic, Spock's Beard), Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs) and Casey McPherson (Alpha Rev, Endochine). An overview of studio reports can be found at this location.
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After having had such a fun experience the first time around in 2003, Mike Portnoy, Paul Gilbert (Paul Gilbert, Racer X) and Neal Morse (Transatlantic, Spock's Beard) are reuniting once again to pay tribute to their greatest influence of all: The Beatles!
Due to a scheduling conflict (and further fueling the "Paul is dead" rumours), original YMC bassist Matt Bissonette is unable to join the band this time, but Yellow Matter Custard is pleased to announce the addition of Utopia legend Kasim Sulton who will surely be an amazing addition to the line-up.
The setlist for these shows will be ALL NEW without any repeats from the 2003 shows.
Yellow Matter Custard - Three Nights Across America 2011:
Fri Feb 25th - Long Beach, CA - Art Theater of Long Beach
Sun Feb 27th - Chicago, IL - (tba)
Mon Feb 28th - New York City, NY - BB King's
In other news, Mike Portnoy is still busy recording a new album for his as-yet-unnamed project featuring Steve Morse (Deep Purple, ex-Kansas), Neal Morse (Transatlantic, Spock's Beard), Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs) and Casey McPherson (Alpha Rev, Endochine). An overview of studio reports can be found at this location.
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| Source: | mikeportnoy.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
| Event: | Yellow Matter Custard: Three Nights Across America 2011 |
Havok - Unveil New Album Details
Time Is Up, the follow-up to Denver-based Havok's 2009 debut, Burn, will be released via Candlelight Records on March 29, 2011.
Featuring ten tracks mixed by the legendary James Murphy, the record immediately showcases the band's collective penchant for writing mammoth thrash anthems and the flawless musicianship that's come from the last year's worth of tireless live performances.
Havok will kick off their first tour in support of Time Is Up next month as support for Florida death metallers Malevolent Creation. Tour dates are available at this location.
Time Is Up tracklist:
01. Prepare For Attack
02. Fatal Intervention
03. No Amnesty
04. D.O.A.
05. Covering Fire
06. Killing Tendencies
07. Scumbag In Disguise
08. The Cleric
09. Out Of My Way
10. Time Is Up
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Featuring ten tracks mixed by the legendary James Murphy, the record immediately showcases the band's collective penchant for writing mammoth thrash anthems and the flawless musicianship that's come from the last year's worth of tireless live performances.
Havok will kick off their first tour in support of Time Is Up next month as support for Florida death metallers Malevolent Creation. Tour dates are available at this location.
Time Is Up tracklist:
01. Prepare For Attack
02. Fatal Intervention
03. No Amnesty
04. D.O.A.
05. Covering Fire
06. Killing Tendencies
07. Scumbag In Disguise
08. The Cleric
09. Out Of My Way
10. Time Is Up
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Havok |
Lock Up - New Album Title Revealed
The Embodiment Of Paradox And Chaos is the title of third studio album by grindcore "supergroup" Lock Up. The new album, tentatively due this spring via a yet to be determined record label, was recorded at the end of the last year at HVR Studios in Ipswich, UK and is scheduled to be mixed later this month.
A new track, "Life Of Devastation", set to appear on an upcoming split seven-inch single with Misery Index, can be streamed at the band's MySpace.
The contemporary Lock Up line-up looks as follows:
Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Brujeria, Venomous Concept) - bass
Nicholas Barker (ex-Cradle Of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir, Benediction) - drums
Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates, ex-Nightrage, The Great Deceiver) - vocals
Anton Reisenegger (Criminal) - guitar
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A new track, "Life Of Devastation", set to appear on an upcoming split seven-inch single with Misery Index, can be streamed at the band's MySpace.
The contemporary Lock Up line-up looks as follows:
Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Brujeria, Venomous Concept) - bass
Nicholas Barker (ex-Cradle Of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir, Benediction) - drums
Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates, ex-Nightrage, The Great Deceiver) - vocals
Anton Reisenegger (Criminal) - guitar
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Lock Up |
Sons Of Aeon - New Band Ft. Ex-Swallow The Sun, Ghost Brigade Members
Sons Of Aeon has uploaded three brand-new songs online. The tracks are called "Weakness," "Seeds of Destruction," and "Burden" and are available for streaming/free download at the band's website.
The drums were recorded at Studio Watercastle in Jyväskylä, Finland by Arttu Sarvanne, while guitars and bass were recorded at Sons Of Aeon's home studio and the vocals were handled by Teemu Liekkala. The mixing and mastering was taken care of by Antti Malinen.
The Finnish-based metal band features ex-Swallow The Sun drummer Pasi Pasanen, Ghost Brigade guitarist Wille Naukkarinen and Ghost Brigade guitarist Tommi Kiviniemi on bass. The line-up is completed with Code For Silence vocalist Tony Kaikkonen and Tapio Vartiainen on guitars.
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The drums were recorded at Studio Watercastle in Jyväskylä, Finland by Arttu Sarvanne, while guitars and bass were recorded at Sons Of Aeon's home studio and the vocals were handled by Teemu Liekkala. The mixing and mastering was taken care of by Antti Malinen.
The Finnish-based metal band features ex-Swallow The Sun drummer Pasi Pasanen, Ghost Brigade guitarist Wille Naukkarinen and Ghost Brigade guitarist Tommi Kiviniemi on bass. The line-up is completed with Code For Silence vocalist Tony Kaikkonen and Tapio Vartiainen on guitars.
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| Source: | sonsofaeon.net |
Apocalyptica - Issue Statement Regarding Rammstein Lawsuit
Following the recent commotion concerning a lawsuit for copyright infringement filed by Rammstein, Apocalyptica have now released a statement clarifying the events:
"The article's headline Anwalt24.de, ed.] is substantially wrong: neither the band Apocalyptica nor their management are or were involved in the described lawsuit. However, the parties involved are the band Rammstein and Sony Music Entertainment GmbH, as the successor of the by now defunct affiliated label "Gun Records".
Apocalyptica and Halbe Miete Management regret the events, but neither had any influence on a violation of trademark and naming rights, nor any part in whatsoever resulting agreements.
It is correct, that "Gun Records" published advertisements with the stated endorsement disregarding existing agreements, and the band Rammstein subsequently filed a lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment GmbH as the parent company. It is furthermore correct, that Sony Music Entertainment GmbH and Rammstein have agreed on a settlement. The details of which, however, are unknown to Apocalyptica and Halbe Miete Management. We ask that further articles on the topic correctly reproduce the facts."
Also last week, Apocalyptica was involved in another incident where they were forced to pull the vocals of Shinedown frontman Brent Smith off the new single, Not Strong Enough. The band apparently failed to secure the rights from Shinedown's label, Atlantic Records, to release the song to radio with Smith's vocals on it. An official statement regarding this incident has yet to be made.
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"The article's headline Anwalt24.de, ed.] is substantially wrong: neither the band Apocalyptica nor their management are or were involved in the described lawsuit. However, the parties involved are the band Rammstein and Sony Music Entertainment GmbH, as the successor of the by now defunct affiliated label "Gun Records".
Apocalyptica and Halbe Miete Management regret the events, but neither had any influence on a violation of trademark and naming rights, nor any part in whatsoever resulting agreements.
It is correct, that "Gun Records" published advertisements with the stated endorsement disregarding existing agreements, and the band Rammstein subsequently filed a lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment GmbH as the parent company. It is furthermore correct, that Sony Music Entertainment GmbH and Rammstein have agreed on a settlement. The details of which, however, are unknown to Apocalyptica and Halbe Miete Management. We ask that further articles on the topic correctly reproduce the facts."
Also last week, Apocalyptica was involved in another incident where they were forced to pull the vocals of Shinedown frontman Brent Smith off the new single, Not Strong Enough. The band apparently failed to secure the rights from Shinedown's label, Atlantic Records, to release the song to radio with Smith's vocals on it. An official statement regarding this incident has yet to be made.
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| Source: | apocalyptica.com |
| Band profile: | Apocalyptica |
Today Is The Day - Set To Release New Album
Today Is The Day are set to enter the studio any time soon to start the recordings of their Black Market Activities debut. The band will be recording in March with Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou. A summer release is expected.
Afterwards, Today Is The Day will do a European tour in support of the album. Dates have yet to be announced. The band has also been confirmed for the Roadburn Festival on Thursday April 14th in Tilburg, The Netherlands.
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Afterwards, Today Is The Day will do a European tour in support of the album. Dates have yet to be announced. The band has also been confirmed for the Roadburn Festival on Thursday April 14th in Tilburg, The Netherlands.
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| Source: | myspace.com |