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Eyes Of Ligeia - Call It Quits
According to a recent press release directly from Paragon Records, Georgia-based cult Doom Metal band Eyes Of Ligeia have decided to call it a day. A statement from the band's leader, Dante, goes as follows:
"After nine years, the cycle is complete. Eyes of Ligeia has been laid to rest, having accomplished all that was meant to be. No further information will be forthcoming."
Two mp3's for your listening pleasure:
'The Shadow Out Of Time' from the album "A Fever Which Would Cling to Thee Forever"
'Polaris' from the album "What The Moon Brings"
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"After nine years, the cycle is complete. Eyes of Ligeia has been laid to rest, having accomplished all that was meant to be. No further information will be forthcoming."
Two mp3's for your listening pleasure:
'The Shadow Out Of Time' from the album "A Fever Which Would Cling to Thee Forever"
'Polaris' from the album "What The Moon Brings"
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| Source: | paragonrecords.net |
Neurosis - New Song Online
The new Neurosis album, entitled "Given To The Rising", will be released worldwide on Neurot Recordings in May 2007.
The first mp3 from the upcoming album has been posted online here.
The song is called 'Water Is Not Enough' and can be downloaded at no charge. The song can also be heard on the Neurosis MySpace Page and Neurot Recordings Myspace Page.
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The first mp3 from the upcoming album has been posted online here.
The song is called 'Water Is Not Enough' and can be downloaded at no charge. The song can also be heard on the Neurosis MySpace Page and Neurot Recordings Myspace Page.
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| Source: | neurosis.com |
| Band profile: | Neurosis |
Mastodon - New Song Available For Streaming
A new Mastodon track, entitled 'Cut You Up With A Linoleum Knife', has been made available for streaming at Pitchforkmedia.com.
The song comes off the soundtrack to the upcoming Adult Swim film, "Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters", due on April 10 via Williams Street.
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The song comes off the soundtrack to the upcoming Adult Swim film, "Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters", due on April 10 via Williams Street.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Mastodon |
Akercocke - Details About New Album Revealed
British dark lords Akercocke have set "Antichrist" as the title of their new album, due on May 28 via Earache Records.
Commented the band: "The concept of "Antichrist" is wonderfully rich. It represents a supreme opposite. The epithet of the great antagonist provided a wonderful metaphoric framework within which to work. We have strived to make elements of the recording as evil as possible. Creating atmospheres that are deliberately uncomfortable. Spurred on by a rage enhanced by the complete disgust with our recent history, we didn't have to dig very deeply to find the malice and rancour sufficient to evoke the spirit of violent antithesis. "Antichrist" is the perfect banner for a collection of songs that are tales of opposition, sanguinary lust and the axiom of our raison d'etre."
Commented the band: "The concept of "Antichrist" is wonderfully rich. It represents a supreme opposite. The epithet of the great antagonist provided a wonderful metaphoric framework within which to work. We have strived to make elements of the recording as evil as possible. Creating atmospheres that are deliberately uncomfortable. Spurred on by a rage enhanced by the complete disgust with our recent history, we didn't have to dig very deeply to find the malice and rancour sufficient to evoke the spirit of violent antithesis. "Antichrist" is the perfect banner for a collection of songs that are tales of opposition, sanguinary lust and the axiom of our raison d'etre."
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Akercocke |
Cattle Decapitation - Karma.Bloody.Karma Japanese Bonus Track Online
US Grinders Cattle Decapitation have uploaded the bonus track from the Japanese version of "Karma.Bloody.Karma", entitled 'World Full Of Idiots', to their MySpace Page.
"Karma.Bloody.Karma" was released in July 2006 via Metal Blade Records.
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"Karma.Bloody.Karma" was released in July 2006 via Metal Blade Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Cattle Decapitation |
Neuraxis - Officially Announce New Vocalist
Montreal based Neuraxis have announced that vocalist Alex Leblanc (Atheretic, Point Blank Rage) has joined as permanent member of the band.
The band comments: "After completing the European Domination tour, we knew Alex was the right man for the job. His vocals were rushing, and he displayed a very intense energy both onstage and offstage. We look forward to Alex contributing to the writing of our next album."
Neuraxis has confirmed they will be touring Canada in May with Martyr. The following dates have been confirmed:
Mar. 24 - L'Epiphanie, QC @ Epiphanie Metal Fest (w/ Martyr)
Apr. 06 - Quebec, QC @ L'Imperial (w/ Martyr)
Apr. 27 - Ottawa, QC @ Babylon (w/Ghoulunatics)
May 17 - Thunder Bay, ON @ The Office (w/ Martyr)
May 18 - Winnipeg, MB @ The Zoo (w/ Martyr)
May 22 - Calgary, AB @ The Underground (w/ Martyr)
May 23 - Edmonton, AB @ The Mead Hall (w/ Martyr)
May 24 - Prince George, BC @ The Moose Hall (w/ Martyr)
May 25 - Vancouver, BC @ Balmoral (w/ Martyr)
May 26 - Victoria, BC @ Sugar Club (w/ Martyr)
The band comments: "After completing the European Domination tour, we knew Alex was the right man for the job. His vocals were rushing, and he displayed a very intense energy both onstage and offstage. We look forward to Alex contributing to the writing of our next album."
Neuraxis has confirmed they will be touring Canada in May with Martyr. The following dates have been confirmed:
Mar. 24 - L'Epiphanie, QC @ Epiphanie Metal Fest (w/ Martyr)
Apr. 06 - Quebec, QC @ L'Imperial (w/ Martyr)
Apr. 27 - Ottawa, QC @ Babylon (w/Ghoulunatics)
May 17 - Thunder Bay, ON @ The Office (w/ Martyr)
May 18 - Winnipeg, MB @ The Zoo (w/ Martyr)
May 22 - Calgary, AB @ The Underground (w/ Martyr)
May 23 - Edmonton, AB @ The Mead Hall (w/ Martyr)
May 24 - Prince George, BC @ The Moose Hall (w/ Martyr)
May 25 - Vancouver, BC @ Balmoral (w/ Martyr)
May 26 - Victoria, BC @ Sugar Club (w/ Martyr)
| Source: | neuraxis.org |
| Band profile: | Neuraxis |
Graveworm - Upcoming Album Details
Italian Gothic Black Metallers Graveworm have posted the following update on their website:
"The new album will be released in Europe on Massacre Records. The album was produced at the stage one studio with Andy Classen (Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, Disbelief, Dew-Scented). The new masterpiece will be released as limited edition digipack."
Massacre Records has set May 25th as the release date for the album, entitled "Collateral Defect". A small picture of the cover art can be found at this location.
The follow-up to 2005's "(N)utopia" features guest appearances by Maurizio Iacono from Kataklysm and Matze from The Sorrow.
"Collateral Defect" contains the 10 following songs:
01. Reflections
02. Bloodwork
03. Touch Of Hate
04. Suicide Code
05. The Day I Die
06. Fragile Side
07. I Need A Hero
08. Out Of Clouds
09. Scars Of Sorrow
10. Memories
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"The new album will be released in Europe on Massacre Records. The album was produced at the stage one studio with Andy Classen (Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, Disbelief, Dew-Scented). The new masterpiece will be released as limited edition digipack."
Massacre Records has set May 25th as the release date for the album, entitled "Collateral Defect". A small picture of the cover art can be found at this location.
The follow-up to 2005's "(N)utopia" features guest appearances by Maurizio Iacono from Kataklysm and Matze from The Sorrow.
"Collateral Defect" contains the 10 following songs:
01. Reflections
02. Bloodwork
03. Touch Of Hate
04. Suicide Code
05. The Day I Die
06. Fragile Side
07. I Need A Hero
08. Out Of Clouds
09. Scars Of Sorrow
10. Memories
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| Source: | graveworm.de |
| Band profile: | Graveworm |
Fear Factory - To Release Remix Album
Fear Factory is currently working on another remix album, tentatively due later in the year.
A first taste of the upcoming CD - a remixed version of the song 'Supernova' (from the 2005 CD "Transgression") - can be heard on the band's MySpace Page.
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A first taste of the upcoming CD - a remixed version of the song 'Supernova' (from the 2005 CD "Transgression") - can be heard on the band's MySpace Page.
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| Source: | thegauntlet.com |
| Band profile: | Fear Factory |
Evile - Recording Debut Album
Fast-rising young UK Thrashers Evile have announced that their forthcoming debut album, entitled "Enter The Grave", is to be recorded in May 2007 at Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark with legendary producer Flemming Rasmussen (Metallica, Morbid Angel, Artillery).
The album is scheduled to be released Worldwide in September 2007 via Earache Records.
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The album is scheduled to be released Worldwide in September 2007 via Earache Records.
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| Source: | evile.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Evile |
Steel Attack - New Video Online
Steel Attack's new video for the song 'Invisible God' is available for viewing at the band's MySpace Page.
The song comes off the latest album "Diabolic Symphony", which was released on 21 April 2006 though Massacre Records.
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The song comes off the latest album "Diabolic Symphony", which was released on 21 April 2006 though Massacre Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Steel Attack |
Arch Enemy - Michael Amott Signing Session At Frankfurt
The following message was posted on Arch Enemy's official website :
"Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott has scheduled a signing sessions at the Frankfurt Musik Messe in Germany, Europe's largest international trade fair for musical instruments, music software and computer hardware, sheet music and accessories.
Michael Amott comments: 'It's going to be a blast coming down to Germany for the weekend, check out gear, meet fans and hang out with my ESP family! The ESP signings are always a good time!
I am also going to be doing a signing at the Randall Amplifiers booth, I have recently hooked up with Randall and we are working on all kinds of cool stuff - one of those things being a 'Michael Amott NINJA V2' amp! Come and check out the prototype of this beast if you are at the event! See you there!"
Signing Schedule:
March 31 - 14:00 (2:00 PM)
Michael Amott signing session at the ESP booth (together with Gus G of Firewind, Shagrath and Silenoz of Dimmu Borgir).
March 31 - 16:00 (4:00 PM)
Michael Amott signing session at the Randall Amplifiers booth.
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"Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott has scheduled a signing sessions at the Frankfurt Musik Messe in Germany, Europe's largest international trade fair for musical instruments, music software and computer hardware, sheet music and accessories.
Michael Amott comments: 'It's going to be a blast coming down to Germany for the weekend, check out gear, meet fans and hang out with my ESP family! The ESP signings are always a good time!
I am also going to be doing a signing at the Randall Amplifiers booth, I have recently hooked up with Randall and we are working on all kinds of cool stuff - one of those things being a 'Michael Amott NINJA V2' amp! Come and check out the prototype of this beast if you are at the event! See you there!"
Signing Schedule:
March 31 - 14:00 (2:00 PM)
Michael Amott signing session at the ESP booth (together with Gus G of Firewind, Shagrath and Silenoz of Dimmu Borgir).
March 31 - 16:00 (4:00 PM)
Michael Amott signing session at the Randall Amplifiers booth.
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| Source: | archenemy.net |
| Band profile: | Arch Enemy |
Iced Earth - New Single And Album Update
Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth, has posted the following message concerning the band's new albums on the message boards of the bands official site:
"I just wanted to give you an update of what's happening in Iced Earth world."
"We just finished mixing and mastering the single which will be titled "Overture of the Wicked" and should be released in late May or early June. The 4 songs that will be featured on this are as follows:
1.) Ten Thousand Strong
2.) Prophecy
3.) Birth of the Wicked
4.) The Coming Curse
"Ten Thousand Strong will be the song that we will be filming a video for in the following months, most likely in June right around the Sweden Rock festival."
"I'm very happy with the results of our efforts, we've been really working hard on delivering something special to you guys and this single is just a hint of things to come, and it's freakin' awesome."
"We will be finishing the rest of production for Part 1 over the course of the next few weeks, with plans to mix in the early part of May.
The title of the full release is "Framing Armageddon" (Something Wicked Part 1) and should be out in the late August/September time frame."
The "Framing Armageddon" tracklist will appear as follows:
1.) Overture
2.) Something Wicked (Part 1)
3.) Invasion
4.) Man's Motivation
5.) The Setian Massacre
6.) A Charge to Keep
7.) Reflections
8.) Ten Thousand Strong
9.) Execution
10.) Order of the Rose
11.) The Clouding
12.) Infiltrate and Assimilate
13.) Retribution Through the Ages
14.) Something Wicked (Part 2)
15.) The Domino Decree
16.) Framing Armageddon
17.) When Stars Collide (Born is He)
18.) The Awakening
The working title of Part 2 is "Revelation Abomination" Something Wicked (Part 2) and the tracklist is as follows:
1.) The Sacred Flames
2.) Behold the Wicked Child
3.) Minions of the Watch
4.) A Gift or a Curse
5.) I Walk Among You
5.) Harbinger of Fate
6.) Ancient Rage of the High Priest
7.) A Gathering Threat / Time Marches On
8.) Sacrificial Kingdoms
9.) Something Wicked (Part 3)
10.) Divide Devour
11.) Conspiracy / Pilgrimage In Guile
12.) Come What May
"The final tracking and mixing for Part 2 will take place between the festivals and world tour and will have a targeted release in February/March of 2008."
"Due to family health issues Bo Wallace will not be able to be involved with Iced Earth. I played the bass guitar parts on the single and we will be bringing Dennis Hayes, who worked with Tim on his "Beyond Fear" side project, in to play on parts of the remainder of the recording. He will be doing the live shows as well."
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"I just wanted to give you an update of what's happening in Iced Earth world."
"We just finished mixing and mastering the single which will be titled "Overture of the Wicked" and should be released in late May or early June. The 4 songs that will be featured on this are as follows:
1.) Ten Thousand Strong
2.) Prophecy
3.) Birth of the Wicked
4.) The Coming Curse
"Ten Thousand Strong will be the song that we will be filming a video for in the following months, most likely in June right around the Sweden Rock festival."
"I'm very happy with the results of our efforts, we've been really working hard on delivering something special to you guys and this single is just a hint of things to come, and it's freakin' awesome."
"We will be finishing the rest of production for Part 1 over the course of the next few weeks, with plans to mix in the early part of May.
The title of the full release is "Framing Armageddon" (Something Wicked Part 1) and should be out in the late August/September time frame."
The "Framing Armageddon" tracklist will appear as follows:
1.) Overture
2.) Something Wicked (Part 1)
3.) Invasion
4.) Man's Motivation
5.) The Setian Massacre
6.) A Charge to Keep
7.) Reflections
8.) Ten Thousand Strong
9.) Execution
10.) Order of the Rose
11.) The Clouding
12.) Infiltrate and Assimilate
13.) Retribution Through the Ages
14.) Something Wicked (Part 2)
15.) The Domino Decree
16.) Framing Armageddon
17.) When Stars Collide (Born is He)
18.) The Awakening
The working title of Part 2 is "Revelation Abomination" Something Wicked (Part 2) and the tracklist is as follows:
1.) The Sacred Flames
2.) Behold the Wicked Child
3.) Minions of the Watch
4.) A Gift or a Curse
5.) I Walk Among You
5.) Harbinger of Fate
6.) Ancient Rage of the High Priest
7.) A Gathering Threat / Time Marches On
8.) Sacrificial Kingdoms
9.) Something Wicked (Part 3)
10.) Divide Devour
11.) Conspiracy / Pilgrimage In Guile
12.) Come What May
"The final tracking and mixing for Part 2 will take place between the festivals and world tour and will have a targeted release in February/March of 2008."
"Due to family health issues Bo Wallace will not be able to be involved with Iced Earth. I played the bass guitar parts on the single and we will be bringing Dennis Hayes, who worked with Tim on his "Beyond Fear" side project, in to play on parts of the remainder of the recording. He will be doing the live shows as well."
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| Source: | icedearth.com |
| Band profile: | Iced Earth |
Cult Of Luna - European Live Dates
The upcoming tour schedule of Swedish Sludge Doom Metal band Cult Of Luna goes as follows:
07.04.17 (DE) - Marburg - KFZ
07.04.18 (FR) - Toulouse - Les Vents Du Sud
07.04.19 (ES) - Bilbao - Kafe Antzokia
07.04.20 (ES) - Gijon - Louie Louie
07.04.21 (PT) - Coimbra - Theatre
07.04.22 (PT) - Lisboa - Corroios Theatre
07.04.23 (ES) - Madrid - Copernico Nova Club
07.04.24 (ES) - Barcelona - Be Cool
07.04.26 (IT) - Prato - Siddharta Club
07.04.27 (IT) - Torino - Spazio 211
07.04.28 (IT) - Pinarella Di Cervia - Rockplanet Club
07.04.29 (HR) - Zagreb - Mochvara
07.04.30 (SI) - Ljubjana - Orto Bar
07.05.01 (DE) - Dresden - Starclub
07.05.02 (SE) - Lund - Smålands Nation
The band has issued the following message on their website:
"First of all we'd like to thank everybody who were at our shows around Europe in February. We had a blast! Also thank you Convoj, The Ocean, Bossk, Blueneck, Switchblade and Fear Falls Burning for being great support acts.
Second of all we are keeping our promise, which means going to Southern Europe in mid-April. Check out the new dates in the shows section!
Also, stay tuned for festival dates in the near future."
07.04.17 (DE) - Marburg - KFZ
07.04.18 (FR) - Toulouse - Les Vents Du Sud
07.04.19 (ES) - Bilbao - Kafe Antzokia
07.04.20 (ES) - Gijon - Louie Louie
07.04.21 (PT) - Coimbra - Theatre
07.04.22 (PT) - Lisboa - Corroios Theatre
07.04.23 (ES) - Madrid - Copernico Nova Club
07.04.24 (ES) - Barcelona - Be Cool
07.04.26 (IT) - Prato - Siddharta Club
07.04.27 (IT) - Torino - Spazio 211
07.04.28 (IT) - Pinarella Di Cervia - Rockplanet Club
07.04.29 (HR) - Zagreb - Mochvara
07.04.30 (SI) - Ljubjana - Orto Bar
07.05.01 (DE) - Dresden - Starclub
07.05.02 (SE) - Lund - Smålands Nation
The band has issued the following message on their website:
"First of all we'd like to thank everybody who were at our shows around Europe in February. We had a blast! Also thank you Convoj, The Ocean, Bossk, Blueneck, Switchblade and Fear Falls Burning for being great support acts.
Second of all we are keeping our promise, which means going to Southern Europe in mid-April. Check out the new dates in the shows section!
Also, stay tuned for festival dates in the near future."
| Source: | cultofluna.com |
| Band profile: | Cult Of Luna |
| Event: | Cult Of Luna: European Tour |
Royal Hunt - Part Ways With Singer John West
Posted on the official website on March 16th:
Royal Hunt and John West have decided that at this time (after numerous albums and concert tours) they are no longer able to contribute creatively to each other's future musical development. It's been a hell of a ride, but both parties feel like it is about time to move on and explore different musical paths - therefore, they mutually agreed to part ways as of March 16th, 2007.
"We're not ruling out possible future collaborations for a joint venture or a side project" - André and John state - "but it won't be under the RH moniker."
John had joined Royal Hunt in 1999 during the recording of the "Fear" album and he worked with the band until our latest release - live CD/DVD "Royal Hunt 2006." We'd like to express our gratitude to John for a great 8-year run and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
Royal Hunt and John West have decided that at this time (after numerous albums and concert tours) they are no longer able to contribute creatively to each other's future musical development. It's been a hell of a ride, but both parties feel like it is about time to move on and explore different musical paths - therefore, they mutually agreed to part ways as of March 16th, 2007.
"We're not ruling out possible future collaborations for a joint venture or a side project" - André and John state - "but it won't be under the RH moniker."
John had joined Royal Hunt in 1999 during the recording of the "Fear" album and he worked with the band until our latest release - live CD/DVD "Royal Hunt 2006." We'd like to express our gratitude to John for a great 8-year run and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
| Source: | royalhunt.com |
| Band profile: | Royal Hunt |
Nocturnal Rites - New Album Ready
Sweden's Nocturnal Rites have set "The 8th Sin" as the title of their new album, due in Europe on May 28 via Century Media Records.
According to a press release, the mystery of the album title can now be revealed: the new album is, of course, full of lust, gluttony and pride, but stands above of any wrath, greed, sloth or envy - the 8th not that deadly sin, however, is a deluxe blend of melodic metal and hard rock done the Nocturnal Rites way!
"The 8th Sin" offers a slightly more modern sound with harsh riffs, huge choruses and the band's classic guitar extravaganza. But don't be afraid of any bad surprises, the new album is 110% Nocturnal Rites from start to finish!
"The 8th Sin" was produced by the band themselves, co-produced by Shep and mixed by Mattias Eklund and Nocturnal Rites at Toontrack Music in Umeå, Sweden.
The tracklisting goes as follows:
01. Call Out To The World
02. Never Again
03. Not The Only
04. Tell Me
05. Not Like You
06. Leave Me Alone
07. Till I Come Alive
08. Strong Enough
09. Me
10. Pain & Pleasure
11. Fools Parade
According to a press release, the mystery of the album title can now be revealed: the new album is, of course, full of lust, gluttony and pride, but stands above of any wrath, greed, sloth or envy - the 8th not that deadly sin, however, is a deluxe blend of melodic metal and hard rock done the Nocturnal Rites way!
"The 8th Sin" offers a slightly more modern sound with harsh riffs, huge choruses and the band's classic guitar extravaganza. But don't be afraid of any bad surprises, the new album is 110% Nocturnal Rites from start to finish!
"The 8th Sin" was produced by the band themselves, co-produced by Shep and mixed by Mattias Eklund and Nocturnal Rites at Toontrack Music in Umeå, Sweden.
The tracklisting goes as follows:
01. Call Out To The World
02. Never Again
03. Not The Only
04. Tell Me
05. Not Like You
06. Leave Me Alone
07. Till I Come Alive
08. Strong Enough
09. Me
10. Pain & Pleasure
11. Fools Parade
| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Nocturnal Rites |