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Nothnegal - Studio Update

Maldives-based extreme power metal outfit Nothnegal are currently in the studio recording their debut full-length. The band writes:

"So we are back in studio after a much needed break and as you may already know, have been writing the material for this album for over a year now and the whole album have actually been rewritten four times! We have been working hard on the overall sound and the material thats gonna end up on the album turned out to be completely different from what we started out with. Due to the writing process, we had to postpone the originally planned recording schedule. But it's all good now, we got 8 songs all done and ready to record. And if you are wondering what they sound like, it does have some melodic elements from the Antidote EP and they are mixed with some heavy/thrashy guitars, everything is slower compared to what we have doing before. We played two songs from the album, "Claymore" and "Janus" on our show with Arch Enemy last month.

Kevin Talley (Dååth, ex-Misery Index, ex-Dying Fetus, ex-Chimaira) has already tracked the drums for all of the songs which were awesome as expected! So whats left now is the guitars, bass, vocals and keys, everything except the drums..."

Nothnegal recently signed a worldwide deal with record label Season Of Mist. The band will also be supporting Finntroll, Samael and Rotting Christ on their European tour in November.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Posted: 15.08.2010 by Thryce | Comments (1)


Hatematter - Debut EP Available For Free Download

Meagering In Vain, the debut EP from Brazilian thrash band Hatematter, released exactly one year ago, is still available for free download on the band's official MySpace. Click here to download the whole package. The file contains six audio (.mp3) tracks and the complete artwork.

Commented the band: "We decided to celebrate this first anniversary because it marks our beginning in the underground. As from there we realized that we could reach much more than this and we will do that. We hope our fans who haven't listen to our record yet, enjoy it now. It was done honestly and means a lot to all the members of Hatematter."

The band is currently on the lookout for a new vocalist, to replace former singer Guilherme Souza.

Meagering In Vain cover art] tracklist:

01. Minor
02. Lies
03. Death Inside
04. Meagering in Vain
05. Left in Pestilence
06. Underworld

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Source: myspace.com
Posted: 15.08.2010 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Volbeat - Guitarist Sitting Out US Shows

Danish rock 'n' rollers Volbeat will be doing a string of US tour dates later this month without the company of guitarist Thomas Bredahl. The band issued the following update:

"To our U.S. fans: We'll be playing the first handful of our U.S. shows without Thomas on guitar. Immigration is giving him a real hard time because of an incident concerning theft of a barstool back in the day. He wasn't exactly a juvenile delinquent or anything, but to Homeland Security it's all the same. We hope to have him on board shortly. Our guitar tech will stand in for the time being and we'll, of course, keep you updated."

Quick reminder: the new Volbeat album Beyond Hell/Above Heaven, in slated for release in Germany on September 10 and in most parts of Europe on September 13 via Vertigo/Universal.

18 Aug 2010 - Machine Shop - Flint, MI
19 Aug 2010 - Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL
20 Aug 2010 - The Intersection - Grand Rapids, MI
22 Aug 2010 - Marquis Theatre - Denver, CO
23 Aug 2010 - The Complex - Salt Lake City, UT
24 Aug 2010 - Knitting Factory - Boise, ID
26 Aug 2010 - The Independent - San Francisco, CA
27 Aug 2010 - House Of Blues - Anaheim, CA

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Source: volbeat.dk
Band profile: Volbeat
Posted: 15.08.2010 by vezzy | Comments (3)


Onslaught - New Album Title Announced

Onslaught have set Sounds Of Violence as the title of their fifth album, due for worldwide release later this year via Germany's AFM Records.

Commented Onslaught guitarist Nige Rockett: "Sounds of Violence is a very fitting title for the new recording. Musically and lyrically, this is definitely the most brutal and intense Onslaught album to date. It's full of machine-gun riffs, ferocious drum patterns and some pretty fucked up lyrical content.

This album was never meant to be pretty. It's not a concept album by any measure but there's a definite theme to the whole package, right through from the sleeve design to the music and onto the words;, it's violence all the way. There's a lot of hate in Sounds of Violence and a whole lot of reality in there, too, much of it straight from the heart."

As previously reported, the follow-up to 2007's Killing Peace will be recorded and mixed at Hansen Studio in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen, starting on August 16th. An audio sample of the pre-production of the song "Born For War" can be heard at the band's MySpace profile.

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Source: cbbm.dk
Band profile: Onslaught
Posted: 14.08.2010 by vezzy | Comments (5)


The Batallion - New Album Details, Two New Songs Online

Norwegian metallers The Batallion will release their forthcoming album, entitled Head Up High, on September 27 via Dark Essence Records.

Head Up High was recorded at the Conclave and Earshot Studio, the central Bergen studio owned by Vulture Industries' Bjørnar E. Nilsen and Enslaved's Herbrand Larssen and Arve Isdal, and was once again produced by Bart Schlagermeister (Bjørnar E. Nilsen). The title track from "Head Up High", together with the track "Each Man For Himself", are available for streaming at the band's MySpace page.

Head Up High cover art] tracklist:

01. Mind My Step
02. Head Up High
03. When Death Becomes Dangerous
04. Within The Frame Of The Graveyard
05. Thick Skinned And Weatherbitten
06. Each Man For Himself
07. Undertakers
08. Paces
09. Where There Is Smoke There Is Fire
10. The Roaring Grandfather
11. Bring Out Your Dead

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: The Batallion
Posted: 14.08.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


Engel - New Drummer Announced

Official press release

With 2010 already being an Industrious year for Engel with the release of their outstanding second Album Threnody launched first in Japan and soon to make its European debut the band are pleased to announce a new addition to the band line up with Jimmy Olausson now seated firmly behind the drum kit as a permanent member.

The departure of former drummer Daniel Mojjo Moilanen has been that of an amicable one and Engel wish him well for the future and thank him for his invaluable contribution over the last years.

Despite his young age Jimmy has already established himself as an outstanding musician most notably for his work with his former band Gothenburg based Marionette and is highly regarded as being one of the premier new talents to arrive on the Swedish Metal scene. Olausson has been playing drums from the age of 5 and from that first moment was immediately hooked and there was really nothing that could stop or curb his interest in drums with the experience being so memorable.

In a statement issued by Engel it reads as follows: "It is always difficult for any band when someone leaves and of course it is always difficult to find an ideal replacement but in this instance we are extremely honoured to have found Jimmy not just for his ability as an outstanding drummer but with an outstanding personality to match. His contribution to Engel already has been immense and refreshing as he brings something new and exciting behind the kit which was exactly what we have been looking for! Change will always be part of any bands growth and development but as always we are looking to the future and the continued success of Engel and with Jimmy Olausson we are more than confident that he is perfect in this role. It is already a pleasure to have him in our ranks!"

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Engel
Posted: 14.08.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Handful Of Hate - Part Ways With Drummer, Replacement Announced

Infernal Angels drummer Asmodeus Draco Dux has joined the ranks of Italian black metallers Handful Of Hate as their new permanent drummer replacing Andrea Bianchi who left due to personal reasons. The band made the following announcement:

"The split between H.O.H and Andrea B. happened in true friendly way 'cause he decided to follow other musical trails in jazz and fusion career, but still holding on the Handful family supporting the band in and out the musical activity! We commonly wish him the best for his future plans and giving a big thank you for all the great and wonderful time spent altogether!"

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Handful Of Hate
Posted: 14.08.2010 by BudDa | Comments (2)


Exciter - New Album Details Revealed

Canadian speed/thrash metal pioneers Exciter have scheduled a September 24 release for their new album Death Machine. The newest effort will be made available as a standard CD, a digipak and a limited-edition (500 copies) gatefold LP, and will be released via Massacre Records.

In an interview on Greece's radio show "Metalzone", bassist Rob "Clammy" Cohen told the following about the new material: "It's classic Exciter, definitely. It's fast and in your face ? straight up."

Death Machine cover art] tentative tracklist:

01. Death Machine
02. Slaughtered In Vain
03. Skull Breaker
04. Power and Domination
05. Razor In Your Back
06. Pray For Pain
07. Demented Prisoners
08. HellFire
09. Dungeon Descendants
10. (Guitar Solo: title to be announced)

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Exciter
Posted: 14.08.2010 by Bad English | Comments (2)


For Selena And Sin - European Tour Dates

Only a couple of days after revealing their new music video, "Rusty Rails Of Yesterday", Finnish suomi metal act For Selena And Sin have now announced they will be hitting the road coming September, in what they call the "Finnish Female Fronted Rock/Metal Tour III". The band will tour together with Manzana and Vanity Ink and a host of other gothic metal/rock outfits.

The band added: "There is a good girl in every bad girl. If you haven't seen Finland's coolest female fronted rock/metal bands live yet, here is your chance!"

For Selena And Sin European tour dates include:

23.09.2010 - Sweden, Stockholm - CityRock
24.09.2010 - Germany, Lubeck - Riders Cafe (with A Million Miles)
25.09.2010 - Germany, Hamburg - Headcrush (with A Million Miles)
26.09.2010 - Netherlands, Rotterdam - Baroeg. (with theNAME and Kowai)
28.09.2010 - France, Saint Etienne - Thunderbird Lounge
29.09.2010 - France, Lyon - Lyon's Hall (with Bel O Kan and Fraud)
30.09.2010 - Switzerland, Uster - Rock City
01.10.2010 - Germany, Berlin - Blackland (with Kultassipi)
02.10.2010 - Czech Republic, Prague - Music Club Gox (with 1st Choise)
03.10.2010 - Czech Republic, Prague - Batallion
04.10.2010 - Czech Republic, Cesce Budejovice - Marty's Club
05.10.2010 - Czech Republic, Brno - Brooklyn
06.10.2010 - Poland, Warsaw - Dobrakarma
07.10.2010 - Lithuania, Vilnius - Bermudai
08.10.2010 - Latvia, Liepaja - Fontaine Palace
09.10.2010 - Latvia, Riga - Nabaklub

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: For Selena And Sin
Event: For Selena And Sin
Posted: 14.08.2010 by BudDa | Comments (0)


Brainstorm - Working On A New Album

Brainstorm guitarist Torsten Ihlenfeld has announced the band is busy writing new material for the next album, the successor for Memorial Roots released in October last year. In a message on the band's MySpace he writes:

"Long time no hear. That either means we have been very busy writing songs for the next album or we have been enjoying some free time. Well, we have been and still are busy writing songs for the next album and are now preparing for some summer holidays. Let me tell you, the new songs sound incredible. Last week's rehearsals left us sitting afterwards with some beers and some good shots of Four Roses and a bright smile on our faces. There's some real heavy stuff coming your way."

Upcoming Brainstorm live dates include:

26.11.2010 - Düsseldorf - Stahlwerk
27.11.2010 - Albstadt/Laufen - Marder Festival

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Brainstorm
Posted: 14.08.2010 by BudDa | Comments (3)


Flotsam & Jetsam - Check Out A New Track

"Take", one of the new songs on the long-awaited album The Cold of US Thrashers Flotsam & Jetsam, is now available for streaming online. Head over to the band's MySpace to check it out!

The Cold will be released next month, September 14, via Driven Music Group. All album details can be retrieved by clicking here.

A release party for The Cold has been scheduled on Friday, September 17 at 910 Live in Tempe, AZ.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Flotsam And Jetsam
Posted: 14.08.2010 by Thryce | Comments (4)


Rhapsody Of Fire - The Frozen Tour Of Angels - First Dates

Rhapsody Of Fire are proud to announce the first dates of their upcoming worldwide tour, in support of the new album The Frozen Tears Of Angels, released in April via Nuclear Blast Records. Here they are:

November 10th, 2010 - Beijing - China
November 12th, 2010 - Shanghai - China
November 13th, 2010 - Taipei - Taiwan
November 20th, 2010 - Mexico City - Mexico
November 29th, 2010 - Santiago - Chile

More dates will be announced soon. Stay tuned.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Rhapsody
Event: Rhapsody Of Fire: The Frozen Tour Of Angels
Posted: 14.08.2010 by Daggon | Comments (7)


Municipal Waste - New European Tour Dates

Earache Records press release

Richmond, Virginia's Municipal Waste have announced dates for a new European tour this December.

Municipal Waste will be making their way around Europe, including a run of UK shows, with support from Californian metallers Saviours and Boston crossover thrashers Ramming Speed.

Municipal Waste drummer Dave Witte comments: "I can't wait to get back to the UK/Europe in December. We have some killer bands coming with us. Saviours and Ramming Speed make this one hell of a package. Seeing as we had to sit out the summer dates, it will be about 10 months since we've been to the UK/Europe, for the first time in about 5 years... So, no worries people, we're making good on ourselves and will return full speed ahead!"

Announced dates are as follows:

Dec. 03 - Belfast, UK - Spring & Airbrake
Dec. 04 - Dublin, Ireland - Whelans
Dec. 05 - Manchester, UK - Academy 2
Dec. 07 - Paris, France - Glazart
Dec. 08 - Koln, Germany - Underground
Dec. 09 - Gent, Belgium - Minus One
Dec. 10 - Essen, Germany - Cafe Nova
Dec. 11 - Eindhoven, The Netherlands - Speedfest (no support)
Dec. 13 - Bristol, UK - Fleece & Firkin
Dec. 14 - Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms
Dec. 15 - Glasgow, UK - Ivory Blacks
Dec. 17 - London, UK - Academy 2
Dec. 18 - Helsinki, Finland - Nosturi (no support)

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Source: earachenews.blogspot.com
Band profile: Municipal Waste
Event: Municipal Waste: European Tour
Posted: 13.08.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Raunchy - New Song Online

"Shake Your Grave", a brand new song from Danish metallers Raunchy, is available for streaming at the band's MySpace page.

"Shake Your Grave" comes off the band's forthcoming album, A Discord Electric, which will be released on the following dates:

September 20: Denmark
October 8: Germany, Austria, Switzerland
October 11: Rest of Europe
October 12: USA

A Discord Electric cover art] tracklist:

01. Dim The Lights And Run
02. Rumors Of Worship
03. Blueprints For Lost Sounds
04. NGHT PRTY
05. Street Emperor
06. Shake Your Grave
07. Tiger Crown
08. Big Truth
09. The Great Depression
10. The Yeah Thing
11. Ire Vampire
12. Gunslingers And Tombstones

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Raunchy
Posted: 13.08.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


The Man-Eating Tree - New Video Online

"Out Of The Wind", the new video from Finnish metallers The Man-Eating Tree, can be viewed at this location.

"Out Of The Wind" comes off the band's debut album, Vine, which will be released in Finland on September 22 via Cobra Records and in other territories through Century Media Records.

Vine cover art] tracklist:

01. Lathing A New Man
02. The White Plateau
03. This Longitude Of Sleep
04. King Of July
05. Of Birth For Passing
06. Out Of The Wind
07. Nights In White Satin
08. Tide Shift
09. Instead Of Sand And Stone
10. Amended


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Source: youtube.com
Posted: 13.08.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)