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Shadowside - New Album Available For Streaming

"Dare to Dream", the new upcoming album from Brazilian power metallers Shadowside, is available for streaming in its entirety on the group's MySpace. The album streaming will be available for one month - until May 16. "Dare To Dream" is scheduled for release in the first week of May through LCM/Radar Records.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Shadowside
Posted: 17.04.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (7)


God Dethroned - Entire New Album Streaming Online

"Passiondale", the new album from the Dutch metallers God Dethroned, is available for streaming in its entirety on the group's MySpace. The album is scheduled for release on April 24 in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy and April 27 in the rest of Europe via Metal Blade Records.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: God Dethroned
Posted: 17.04.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (6)


Crescent Shield - Album Streaming Online

California's traditional melodic metal band Crescent Shield, which features the talents of former Destiny's End guitarist Dan DeLucie and ex-Onward vocalist Michael Grant, have made their entire second album, "The Stars of Never Seen" available for streaming on the band's official web site (click on audio player on the right handside) and MySpace.

The CD will be released via Cruz del Sur Music on the following dates:

May 8: Germany
May 11: Rest of Europe
June 2: USA/Canada

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Source: crescentshield.com
Band profile: Crescent Shield
Posted: 17.04.2009 by Azrael | Comments (0)


Vader - New Album Tracklisting Revealed

Official press release

After a short break Vader entered the studio again to continue recording session of band's new effort "Necropolis". The tracklisting for the new album has been confirmed. At the moment Piotr "Peter" Wiwczarek is working on guitar and vocal parts. This week Tomasz "Reyash" Rejek will start laying down bass parts. Peter also announces a special guest appearance in a few solo parts on the album. As you may know, in the meantime the band signed a worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast. What a great news to keep the band even more motivated! Here is a brief report from the studioby Peter:

"Welcome again, ALL worshippers of Metal Power! The next step in creating of new album is behind us... "Necropolis" has its shape now. Today (April 16th) we finish recordings of main guitars and after a week break we coming back to the studio to make all leads, bass and vocal parts." The whole program of the album looks like this:

01. Devilized
02. Rise Of The Undead pre-production version]
03. Never Say My Name
04. Dark Heart
05. Blast
06. Impure pre-production version]
07. We Are Horde
08. Anger
09. When The Sun Drowns In Dark
10. The Sigil
11. Dei Nostri
12. Summoning The Futura

The band reportedly recorded two cover songs during the sessions too.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Vader
Posted: 17.04.2009 by Azrael | Comments (12)


Immortal - Begin Recording New Album

According to a short message posted by the band's management on the official Immortal website, the Norwegian black metallers have commenced recording their new album:

"Immortal hordes!

The band has started to record the upcoming album!
They will be working in both Grieghallen and Abyss studios this time."

Source: immortalofficial.com
Band profile: Immortal
Posted: 16.04.2009 by Azrael | Comments (60)


Behemoth - New Album Title Revealed

Polish extreme metalers Behemoth have set "Evangelion" as the title of their 9th full length studio album due out this summer. "Evangelion" marks the follow up to the bands extremely successful 2007 release "The Apostasy"; a release which saw Behemoth acquire the supporting slot to second stage headliners Hatebreed on Ozzfest which also featured Lamb Of God, Lordi, and Nile just to name a few.

Following Ozzfest, Behemoth co-headlined the Radio Rebellion Tour with Job For A Cowboy with support from Gojira and Beneath The Massacre with the band's final North American tour being a direct support slot to Norwegian legends, Dimmu Borgir. After a short break for writing, Behemoth entered Radio Gdansk in Poland to begin recording. "Evangelion" see's Behemoth, Daniel Bergstrand and Woytek and Slawek Wieslawscy as producers with Colin Richardson (Machine Head, Slipknot, Napalm Death, Carcass) set to mix the album.

Here's what frontman Nergal has to say; "I've had this title in my head for almost a year now and it grew on me. It sounds nothing but powerful and epic which perfectly mirrors the essence of the new album. "Evangelion" comes from a Greek word "Spreading the word of God" or "spreading the good news" ...oh well, you already know that we love to play with the meanings and symbolism. We're here to show you our interpretation of what "Evangelion" really is."

Details on "Evangelion"'s packaging, artwork, track listing, and pre-orders will be announced over the coming months so be sure to keep an eye on the band's sites and Metal Blade (US) and Nuclear Blast's (Europe) sites for further information.

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Source: behemoth.pl
Band profile: Behemoth
Posted: 16.04.2009 by Azrael | Comments (33)


Trail Of Tears - New Song Online

Original news, posted on 02.04.2009

Norwegian metallers Trail Of Tears have posted online a new song, "The Feverish Alliance", on their MySpace page.

The song comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "Bloodstained Endurance", which will be released on May/June in Europe via Napalm Records. The CD was recorded and mixed over a six-week period at Sound Suite Studio in Marseille, France with producer Terje Refsnes. Mastering duties were handled by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios in Finland.

The release dates for individual countries are as follows:

May 27 - Finland, Spain
May 29 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden
Jun. 01 - Rest of Europe
Jun. 02 - USA, Canada

More details about the album were previously reported at this location.

UPDATE (thanks to 37592)

Trail Of Tears have posted another song on their MySpace. The song's called "Once Kissed By The Serpent (Twice Bitten By Truth)".

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Trail Of Tears
Posted: 16.04.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (7)


To/Die/For - Call It Quits

Vocalist Jape Perätalo of Finnish metallers To/Die/For has issued the following lengthy announcement about the band calling it a day:

"My nerves, stress level and Life came to the point that I really need to get some rest, and say goodbye for these Stressful and still nice days with To/Die/For. Since 2005 we have been through so many shitty things. We have been unlucky to meet so many shitty promoters etc. FUCK YOU ALL (this is for all of those so called promoters who ruined some of our tours, and are also one of TDF's killers.) Also I have to thank some promoters, like AYU from Mexico. And of course we met other great and friendly promoters too around the world! But... a few asshole really can kill you!?

Italy visit a couple of years ago, and US tour 2007 really sucked a huge part of my/our energy and motivation. It was a miracle that I continued after US tour until these days! Now, one booking agency tried to handle our first South-American tour and also things with this did not work. Local promoters here and there did not pay their part for the main promoters in time etc. They just could not handle things which had to be clear. I am so sad and pissed off this tour did not happen... AGAIN! We are so sorry for our fans there.

There was only 9 shows totally confirmed for almost five weeks? And many more not that "handled" things. They seemed to be working very hard for us, but still... Again I felt like "we have been through this shit before". Also all these line-up changes always stressed me a lot and made me sad, but still everyone who played with me in To/Die/For were great persons! Every line-up change killed a little part of me... well exept one!

With our latest line-up we tried to write new songs, and we had some "raw" songs, but there was One big problem! No one seemed to like the same kind of songs. Latest album came out in 2006 and after that we had only one new song? And we are not satisfied with it eather. Somethings must be wrong I think!?

Also I felt like "something is trying to drive TDF's music to wrong direction". I am gothic and that's it. I do not like Heavy metal riffs (actually I hate it!) and too many hooks here and there. I want it more simple! I want people to remember TDF as it was on "All Eternity", "Epilogue" and "IV" days.

I could write many lovely words about every TDF members I ever played with, but biggest Thanks I HAVE TO give for bassist Tonmi Lillman. He is my soulmate what comes to writing music.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: To/Die/For
Posted: 16.04.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (12)


Madder Mortem - New Studio Album And Samples

Original news, posted on 24.02.2009

Madder Mortem guitarist Odd Eivind Ebbesen writes: "We've now gotten an update from Peaceville on the planned release dates for our new album, "Eight Ways":

Europe: the 18th of May 2009
USA: the 16th of June 2009

We're also working on two music videos for the new album. The release dates and details for these will be published later. Hold on, stay strong, and the waves will break for you!"

Tracklist:

01: Formaldehyde
02: The Little Things
03: Armour
04: Resolution
05: A Different Kind Of Hell
06: Riddle Wants To Be
07: Where Dream And Day Collide
08: The Flesh, The Blood And The Man
09: Get That Monster Out Of Here
10: Life, Lust & Liberty
11: All I Know
12: The Eighth Wave

UPDATE (thanks to 37592)

It has been a long time coming, but "Eight Ways", the highly-anticipated new opus of Madder Mortem is almost upon us (released May 18th). Be sure to visit the new album mini-site here for release info, audio, downloads & a whole lot more.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Madder Mortem
Posted: 15.04.2009 by Jason W. | Comments (7)


Trigger The Bloodshed - To Replace Warpath As Support To Evile

Evile guitarist Ol Drake has posted the following update concerning the direct support slot on the band's upcoming UK tour with Mutant:

"On Sunday 12th April Warpath let us know they have to pull out of our tour (which starts today, Wednesday 15th April) due to their lead guitarist being "indirectly involved in a motorcycle accident" on the 8th. We wish them all the best and hope he has a speedy recovery.

We only had 2/3 days to find a replacement band.

It's such short notice for any band to be able to accomodate themselves to a tour which starts in a few days, which already has arrangements and agreements made, but I want to personally thank our friends Trigger The Bloodshed for stepping up and being willing to take part in the tour in place of Warpath. I'd like everyone to show Trigger The Bloodshed the same respect and consideration they've shown us in this situation by giving them a warm welcome onto the tour at the upcoming shows."

Here are the dates again:

04/15 - Birmingham UK, Barfly
04/16 - Newcastle UK, Academy 2
04/17 - Manchester UK, Academy 3
04/18 - Dublin IRE, Fibber Magees
04/19 - Cork IRE, An Cruiscin Lan
04/20 - Glasgow UK, Cathouse
04/21 - Edinburgh UK - Studio 24
04/22 - Sheffield UK, Corporation
04/23 - London UK, Underworld
04/24 - Hammerfest UK, Prestatyn
04/26 - Leeds UK, Rios
04/27 - Nottingham UK, Rock City

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Trigger The Bloodshed
Event: Evile: UK Tour
Posted: 15.04.2009 by Thryce | Comments (2)


Dawn Of Azazel - Band Update

Death metallers Dawn Of Azazel have issued the following update:

"We've been uncharacteristically quiet for the last few months. We have been carefully assembling getting all the necessary pieces together for album 3. However this is now behind us and we therefore want to present 2 new tracks from our forthcoming album "I Relentless and "The Flames Of Failure".

The album is now completed and we are negotiating its release at present. More info on that soon. In the meantime we are super hyped to be hitting the road again with our good mates from Krisiun in a week throughout New Zealand and Australia. We will be playing several new songs on this tour so come check it out."

Check out the new tracks on the band's official MySpace.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Dawn Of Azazel
Posted: 15.04.2009 by SlaytallicA | Comments (2)


Nachtmystium - Announce New MCD

In an update issued by Nachtmystium: "We're proud to announce that we've licensed our own new EP, "Doomsday Derelicts" from our North American label, Century Media, to be released on our own in-house label Battle Kommand Records for release in North America. The CD will be at press shortly and we anticipate a release date of May 5th, 2009. This will be a limited edition release, and there will be a mail-order only version with additional items included."

Release info:
Doomsday Derelicts EP
Recorded at Electrical Audio - Chicago, IL
Engineered by Sanford Parker, May, 2008

Track listing:
01. Bones
02. Life of Fire
03. Hellish Overdose
04. Pitch Black Cadence

Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Nachtmystium
Posted: 15.04.2009 by -Soulreaper- | Comments (2)


Stream Of Passion - New Drummer, Two New Songs Online

Stream Of Passion have published the following news:

"After many years of great musical collaboration, Stream Of Passion and drummer Davy Mickers decided to part ways. Due to personal reasons, Davy took this step as he needs to devote more of his time to his family. Thus, he could not longer give Stream of Passion 100% of his energy. The band members wish him much happiness on this new journey in his life!

Stream of Passion is thrilled to present their fans with their new drummer: Martijn Peters. Martijn earned his extraordinary skills by playing and touring with bands like novAct, Backwater and Stentorian. He joined Stream of Passion just in time to play with them on the upcoming dates in support of their highly anticipated new album "The Flame Within".

Visit http://www.streamofpassion.com to listen to 2 full new tracks from Stream of Passion's upcoming album. "The Flame Within" will be soon released both as regular and limited digipack edition with bonus track through Napalm Records. Current release dates are as follows:

27 May: Finland, Spain
29 May: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden
01 Jun: Rest of Europe
02 Jun: USA, Canada

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Stream Of Passion
Posted: 15.04.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (10)


Norther - Announce New Singer, Audio Available

Finnish metal outfit Norther has announced Aleksi Sihvonen (Medicated, ex-Imperanon) as replacement for ex-vocalist Petri Lindroos, who had left the band recently due to his commitments to Ensiferum. Norther states:

"After a hard search for a new vocalist we are honoured to announce Aleksi Sihvonen as our new lead singer. He's a creative and diverse vocalist with loads of experience. He will surely add new input to the band with his talent and variable singing styles, and most importantly: his personality fits to the band perfectly.

Besides this we have recruited, our old friend, Daniel Freyberg Naildown] as live guitarist to complete our team. We also want to thank all of you worldwide who applied for the new vocalist spot!

We hereby welcome our great new guys, Aleksi and Daniel, to the band and we will present you the fresh Norther line-up live soon!"

Aleksi Sihvonen adds:
"Sometimes life can take you to places you wouldn't even imagine going to. So, here I am and I'm very grateful and humbly honoured to be part of the Norther family.

I feel I've met the band I've always wanted to be in. Like every musician I want to make the very effort to improve my skills as much as possible and push myself to the limits and in Norther I feel that I'm able to use my voice as full and diverse as I've always wanted to.
I'm very excited on working on new material, practicing and playing shows everywhere possible!! See you all soon!!"

A version of the song "Frozen Angel" (taken from Norther's current album "N") featuring Aleksi's vocals can be downloaded at this location.

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Source: www2.centurymedia.com
Band profile: Norther
Posted: 14.04.2009 by Promonex | Comments (36)


Mastodon - MySpace Secret Show Tomorrow

Mastodon will be playing at the Launchpad in Albuquerque, NM tomorrow, April 15th, as part of the MySpace's Secret Show series. If you haven't signed up as a friend of MySpace Secret Shows do so now, here. The Secret Show is a free, exclusive performance for the MySpace community. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Mastodon
Event: Mastodon: N. American Tour
Posted: 14.04.2009 by Azrael | Comments (4)