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Ministry - Burton C Bell From Fear Factory To Appear On Upcoming Release
"Recently the 13th Planet compound was visited by aliens from Amen and Fear Factory Casey Chaos (Amen) and Burton Bell (FF) hooked up with Uncle Al in the studio last week for some jammin'!!!" Burton C Bell is going to appear as a guest vocalist on Ministry's upcoming final record "Last Sucker". A final tour is set to follow and then Al Jourgensen will focus on running his label and recording the long overdue Buck Satan record.
In related news, 13th Planet has recently released a remix album of the Revolting Cocks' "Cocked And Loaded", titled "Cocktail Mixxx". The tracks have been remixed by Luc Van Acker, Clayton Worbeck and Phildo Owen. The tracklisting of the album is as follows:
1. Fire Engine (Gumby Mixxx) 5:08
2. 10 Million Ways to Die (Jammin' the Radar Mix) 4:20
3. Caliente (Searing Social Problem Mix) 4:50
4. Prune Tang (Prune Juice Cocktail Mix) 3:11
5. Dead End Streets (86 Mixxx) 5:49
6. Pole Grinder (It Hurts When I Piss Mix) 6:09
7. Jack In The Crack (Crackrock Mix) 3:38
8. Devil Cock (Sum Yunguy Mix) 4:00
9. Viagra Culture (Fat Juicy Hog Mix) 7:27
10. Revolting Cock Au Lait (Le Coq Au Lait Mix) 4:25
Bonus Track - CD Only
11. Fire Engine (Stayte of the Nation Mix) 6:66
In related news, 13th Planet has recently released a remix album of the Revolting Cocks' "Cocked And Loaded", titled "Cocktail Mixxx". The tracks have been remixed by Luc Van Acker, Clayton Worbeck and Phildo Owen. The tracklisting of the album is as follows:
1. Fire Engine (Gumby Mixxx) 5:08
2. 10 Million Ways to Die (Jammin' the Radar Mix) 4:20
3. Caliente (Searing Social Problem Mix) 4:50
4. Prune Tang (Prune Juice Cocktail Mix) 3:11
5. Dead End Streets (86 Mixxx) 5:49
6. Pole Grinder (It Hurts When I Piss Mix) 6:09
7. Jack In The Crack (Crackrock Mix) 3:38
8. Devil Cock (Sum Yunguy Mix) 4:00
9. Viagra Culture (Fat Juicy Hog Mix) 7:27
10. Revolting Cock Au Lait (Le Coq Au Lait Mix) 4:25
Bonus Track - CD Only
11. Fire Engine (Stayte of the Nation Mix) 6:66
| Source: | ministrymusic.org |
| Band profile: | Ministry |
Metal Storm Awards 2006 - Results
2006 was a very interesting year in Metal: a lot of releases and many by "big names." Now that the voting is over, it is time to announce what albums can truly be called Metalstormers' choice for "Best Album Of 2006" in all the different categories. It were your votes that have decided which albums deserve this title. It is also a high time to make some critical reflections on these results.
A remarkable observation is that "big names" have won in almost every genre. One could ask oneself if this is truly surprising. As striking as it is, some of the "big names" also appear in the Top 10 of Letdown of the year. Among the first six ranks alone, we find one silver second place and three golden winners of the Awards in their specific genre! Take a moment to reflect whether these bands have truly made outstanding albums or if it is their fame and reputation that has helped them on the throne once again crushing contestants on the way. Can a band's name outweigh the quality and effort?
The biggest winners of this third edition of the Metal Storm Awards are Angtoria and Moonspell, the former winning in three categories, the latter in two, and both of them winning all the categories in which they were nominated for! Talk about a remarkable performance. Angtoria has even another silver second place in The Biggest Surprise of the year, close behind Metal Storm's cuddly toy Diablo Swing Orchestra, who came second in both categories they were nominated for.
Another remarkable surprise was the battle in the Death Metal category with Cannibal Corpse taking the win. In addition the Grindcore category was pretty tense between Cattle Decapitation and Whorecore, the former becoming the winner, and with Napalm Death popping up fourth out of the blue without even being nominated! Some of the more convincing winners of their genre this year were Tool, Celtic Frost, Amon Amarth, Iron Maiden, Blind Guardian, Moonspell, Evergrey and Slayer, who all left a relatively big and sometimes even an impressive gap to gape at by their pursuers.
On a side note, Metal Storm Awards 2006 were also marked by a little "drama" which cannot stay unmentioned. Namely, the Dissection management were not pleased with the nomination of "Reinkaos" in the Melodeath/Gothenburg category, and kindly asked to pull back the bands nomination in that genre. That wish was respected. However, for the completeness of the record, "Reinkaos" ended up 9th as The Biggest Letdown of the year.
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A remarkable observation is that "big names" have won in almost every genre. One could ask oneself if this is truly surprising. As striking as it is, some of the "big names" also appear in the Top 10 of Letdown of the year. Among the first six ranks alone, we find one silver second place and three golden winners of the Awards in their specific genre! Take a moment to reflect whether these bands have truly made outstanding albums or if it is their fame and reputation that has helped them on the throne once again crushing contestants on the way. Can a band's name outweigh the quality and effort?
The biggest winners of this third edition of the Metal Storm Awards are Angtoria and Moonspell, the former winning in three categories, the latter in two, and both of them winning all the categories in which they were nominated for! Talk about a remarkable performance. Angtoria has even another silver second place in The Biggest Surprise of the year, close behind Metal Storm's cuddly toy Diablo Swing Orchestra, who came second in both categories they were nominated for.
Another remarkable surprise was the battle in the Death Metal category with Cannibal Corpse taking the win. In addition the Grindcore category was pretty tense between Cattle Decapitation and Whorecore, the former becoming the winner, and with Napalm Death popping up fourth out of the blue without even being nominated! Some of the more convincing winners of their genre this year were Tool, Celtic Frost, Amon Amarth, Iron Maiden, Blind Guardian, Moonspell, Evergrey and Slayer, who all left a relatively big and sometimes even an impressive gap to gape at by their pursuers.
On a side note, Metal Storm Awards 2006 were also marked by a little "drama" which cannot stay unmentioned. Namely, the Dissection management were not pleased with the nomination of "Reinkaos" in the Melodeath/Gothenburg category, and kindly asked to pull back the bands nomination in that genre. That wish was respected. However, for the completeness of the record, "Reinkaos" ended up 9th as The Biggest Letdown of the year.
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Megadeth - European Summer Tour Dates
Megadeth has scheduled the following European tour dates in June:
Jun. 01 - Nürnberg, Germany - Rock Im Park
Jun. 02 - Roeselare, Belgium - Schwung Festival
Jun. 03 - Nürburgring, Germany - Rock Am Ring
Jun. 07 - Tampere, Finland - Sauna Open Air Metal Festival
Jun. 10 - Dublin, Ireland - Ambassador Theatre
Jun. 12 - Glasgow, Scotland - Barrowland Ballroom
Jun. 17 - Nijmegen, Holland - Fields Of Rock Festival
Jun. 22 - Zaragoza, Spain - Monsters Of Rock
Jun. 24 - Clisson, France - Hellfest
Jun. 30 - Milan, Italy - Gods Of Metal
Jun. 01 - Nürnberg, Germany - Rock Im Park
Jun. 02 - Roeselare, Belgium - Schwung Festival
Jun. 03 - Nürburgring, Germany - Rock Am Ring
Jun. 07 - Tampere, Finland - Sauna Open Air Metal Festival
Jun. 10 - Dublin, Ireland - Ambassador Theatre
Jun. 12 - Glasgow, Scotland - Barrowland Ballroom
Jun. 17 - Nijmegen, Holland - Fields Of Rock Festival
Jun. 22 - Zaragoza, Spain - Monsters Of Rock
Jun. 24 - Clisson, France - Hellfest
Jun. 30 - Milan, Italy - Gods Of Metal
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Alabama Thunderpussy - New Video Online
Check out Alabama Thunderpussy's new video for 'Words Of A Dying Man' on LiveLeak.com as well as YouTube.com. This track is off of the band's upcoming Relapse Records album "Open Fire", which release this coming Tuesday, March 6!
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| Source: | adrenalinepr.com |
| Band profile: | Alabama Thunderpussy |
Mastodon - Artist Of The Month On Gametap.com
Token from the official Mastodon Newsletter:
"In their infinite wisdom, gametap.com has chosen to see fit to make Mastodon their "Artist Of The Month". What does this mean? That means that throughout the month, you'll see some exclusive content there, including a live show show just gametap.com. Click here to see the page and keep coming back throughout the month to see the latest additions."
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"In their infinite wisdom, gametap.com has chosen to see fit to make Mastodon their "Artist Of The Month". What does this mean? That means that throughout the month, you'll see some exclusive content there, including a live show show just gametap.com. Click here to see the page and keep coming back throughout the month to see the latest additions."
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| Source: | mastodonrocks.com |
| Band profile: | Mastodon |
Agent Steel - Details Revealed About New Album
California-based Speed Metallers Agent Steel have issued the following update:
"Producer Bill Metoyer is currently mixing the new album, officially titled "Alienigma", which will contain 10 brand new songs and will be released this year on Mascot Records with an European tour to commence in September with labelmates Vicious Rumors."
"Alienigma" tracklisting:
01. Wash The Planet Clean
02. Lamb To The Slaugher
03. Fashioned From Dust
04. Hail To The Chief
05. Tiamats Fall
06. Extinct
07. WPD
08. Hibridized
09. Wormwod
10. Liberty Lying Bleeding
In other news concerning their appearance on Full Metal Fest I, Agent Steel was in route to the Los Angeles airport when they received notice that the Full Metal Fest in Mexico City set forth to take place this Saturday, March 3rd got postponed! "We are disappointed, we feel bad for the metal fans, but this is not our fault we did not cancel we were ready to go and perform; actually all the bands were ready, Omen & Helstar were at the airport in Texas, Anvil were ready to as well." "We know Sodom wants to reschedule the show and so does Agent Steel"
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"Producer Bill Metoyer is currently mixing the new album, officially titled "Alienigma", which will contain 10 brand new songs and will be released this year on Mascot Records with an European tour to commence in September with labelmates Vicious Rumors."
"Alienigma" tracklisting:
01. Wash The Planet Clean
02. Lamb To The Slaugher
03. Fashioned From Dust
04. Hail To The Chief
05. Tiamats Fall
06. Extinct
07. WPD
08. Hibridized
09. Wormwod
10. Liberty Lying Bleeding
In other news concerning their appearance on Full Metal Fest I, Agent Steel was in route to the Los Angeles airport when they received notice that the Full Metal Fest in Mexico City set forth to take place this Saturday, March 3rd got postponed! "We are disappointed, we feel bad for the metal fans, but this is not our fault we did not cancel we were ready to go and perform; actually all the bands were ready, Omen & Helstar were at the airport in Texas, Anvil were ready to as well." "We know Sodom wants to reschedule the show and so does Agent Steel"
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Agent Steel |
Sodom - Cancels Mexican Full Metal Fest Appearance
Sodom, the headliner and most important band from the Full Metal Fest Vol. 1 cancelled their appearance due to unknown circumstances. The future of the event remains unknown.
The following information can be found at Blabbermouth:
"Commented the group's frontman Thomas Such (a.k.a. Tom Angelripper): "There is a problem. We can't fly. We are really pissed off, 'cause fans are waiting. the last five days we any reply from the promoter. He also cancelled three fights of our crew. So what happened? We don't want the fans to get disappointed! We also heard that the band AGENT STEEL got the same shit. We didn't get any infos about hotel address, backline etc. so we can't do a professional show the fans deserve!!!!! We are really sorry. We are disappointed, but we'll find another serious promoter help us over. The time is right after so many (17!!!) years.""
The organizer of the event hasn't talked to the press or the audience.
More info coming soon...
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The following information can be found at Blabbermouth:
"Commented the group's frontman Thomas Such (a.k.a. Tom Angelripper): "There is a problem. We can't fly. We are really pissed off, 'cause fans are waiting. the last five days we any reply from the promoter. He also cancelled three fights of our crew. So what happened? We don't want the fans to get disappointed! We also heard that the band AGENT STEEL got the same shit. We didn't get any infos about hotel address, backline etc. so we can't do a professional show the fans deserve!!!!! We are really sorry. We are disappointed, but we'll find another serious promoter help us over. The time is right after so many (17!!!) years.""
The organizer of the event hasn't talked to the press or the audience.
More info coming soon...
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Sodom |
| Event: | Full Metal Fest I |
Amorphis - New Album Recording Completed
Finnish Heavy Metallers Amorphis have posted the following update by guitarist Esa Holopainen on their website on 28 February:
"It's national celebration day. Amorphis has finished new album recordings and also today is the day of Kalevala. With the help of old and wise Väinämöinen, skilled smith Ilmarinen, adventurer-warrior Lemminkäinen, Louhi; the female ruler of Pohjola and the tragic hero Kullervo Amorphis aheads to new dimensions with upcoming album.
We have put a lot of energy and emotion into this album and hopefully it will reflect to all you next August.
Stay tuned and happy Kalevala day!"
"It's national celebration day. Amorphis has finished new album recordings and also today is the day of Kalevala. With the help of old and wise Väinämöinen, skilled smith Ilmarinen, adventurer-warrior Lemminkäinen, Louhi; the female ruler of Pohjola and the tragic hero Kullervo Amorphis aheads to new dimensions with upcoming album.
We have put a lot of energy and emotion into this album and hopefully it will reflect to all you next August.
Stay tuned and happy Kalevala day!"
| Source: | kingfooentertainment.fi |
| Band profile: | Amorphis |
Soilwork - New Second Guitarist
The following update has been posted on Soilwork's website:
"We're proud to announce that we decided who's gonna be the new second guitarist for Soilwork. After tons of gigs and tours, with different candidates, we decided that it will be Daniel Antonsson (from Dimension Zero, Pathos). It was a very hard decision to make... cause all of the guitarists we tried, have been awesome to play with. We had a great time with all of them on the tours and I'm sure they soon will be heard in another band or another constellation.
About the recording:
Dirk has arrived to Sweden, and we have been rehearsing the new songs for a couple of days now. Today we will start with the recording of the drums. And that will go on for the next week, or something. During the following 3 weeks, we will record the guitars, bass and keyboard. At the beginning of March, Björn will fly to Canada and work together with Devin Townsend, to do the vocals. It's gonna be interesting.
As I mentioned, we will try to keep ya updated as much as possible, and we will also try to upload pics and video clips from the studio. Stay tuned!
Cheers
/Ola Frenning - Soilwork"
A picture of Daniel Antonsson can be found at http://www.soilwork.org.
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"We're proud to announce that we decided who's gonna be the new second guitarist for Soilwork. After tons of gigs and tours, with different candidates, we decided that it will be Daniel Antonsson (from Dimension Zero, Pathos). It was a very hard decision to make... cause all of the guitarists we tried, have been awesome to play with. We had a great time with all of them on the tours and I'm sure they soon will be heard in another band or another constellation.
About the recording:
Dirk has arrived to Sweden, and we have been rehearsing the new songs for a couple of days now. Today we will start with the recording of the drums. And that will go on for the next week, or something. During the following 3 weeks, we will record the guitars, bass and keyboard. At the beginning of March, Björn will fly to Canada and work together with Devin Townsend, to do the vocals. It's gonna be interesting.
As I mentioned, we will try to keep ya updated as much as possible, and we will also try to upload pics and video clips from the studio. Stay tuned!
Cheers
/Ola Frenning - Soilwork"
A picture of Daniel Antonsson can be found at http://www.soilwork.org.
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| Source: | soilwork.org |
| Band profile: | Soilwork |
The 69 Eyes - Entire Album Streaming Online
The 69 Eyes' forthcoming new album "Angels" out through Virgin/EMI on March 5th, is currently streaming in it's entirety at the band's MySpace page.
"Angels" tracklisting:
01. Angels
02. Never Say Die
03. Rocker
04. Ghost
05. Perfect Skin
06. Wings & Hearts
07. Star Of Fate
08. Los Angeles
09. In My Name
10. Shadow Of Your Love
11. Frankenhooker
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"Angels" tracklisting:
01. Angels
02. Never Say Die
03. Rocker
04. Ghost
05. Perfect Skin
06. Wings & Hearts
07. Star Of Fate
08. Los Angeles
09. In My Name
10. Shadow Of Your Love
11. Frankenhooker
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The 69 Eyes |
Mayhem - Upcoming Album Details
Season Of Mist has set an April 23 release date for the new Mayhem album, "Ordo Ab Chao". A track from the CD, entitled "Anti", is available for download at this location.
"Ordo Ab Chao" (view cover artwork here) tracklisting:
01. A Wise Birthgiver
02. Wall Of Water
03. Great Work Of Ages
04. Deconsecrate
05. Illuminate Eliminate
06. Psychic Horns
07. Key To The Storms
08. Anti
Commented guitarist Blasphemer (a.k.a. Rune Erickson): "The sound is raw and powerful, and listening to it, it reminds me of the 'Wolf's Lair Abyss' era, only more varied and more philosophical. The album also contains the most aggressive songs in the Mayhem history as well as the most wicked and darkest."
The upcoming CD will mark Mayhem's first release since 1993 with vocalist Attila Csihar back behind the microphone.
Csihar rejoined Mayhem in November 2004 as the replacement for departed singer Maniac (real name Sven Erik Kristiansen).
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"Ordo Ab Chao" (view cover artwork here) tracklisting:
01. A Wise Birthgiver
02. Wall Of Water
03. Great Work Of Ages
04. Deconsecrate
05. Illuminate Eliminate
06. Psychic Horns
07. Key To The Storms
08. Anti
Commented guitarist Blasphemer (a.k.a. Rune Erickson): "The sound is raw and powerful, and listening to it, it reminds me of the 'Wolf's Lair Abyss' era, only more varied and more philosophical. The album also contains the most aggressive songs in the Mayhem history as well as the most wicked and darkest."
The upcoming CD will mark Mayhem's first release since 1993 with vocalist Attila Csihar back behind the microphone.
Csihar rejoined Mayhem in November 2004 as the replacement for departed singer Maniac (real name Sven Erik Kristiansen).
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Mayhem |
Cephalic Carnage - Near Completion Of New Record
Cephalic Carnage are currently wrapping up the recording process on their new full-length album. The band has spent most of the winter locked in their new recording studio with long time producer/engineer Dave Otero working on their fifth full-length. Advance song titles include: "Endless Cycle Of Violence," "Touched By An Angel," "Vaporized," "G.lobal O.verhaul D.vice," and "Ov Vicissitude." The still-as-yet-untitled record is expected to see a May 2007 release.
Additionally, Cephalic Carnage will kick-off a week's worth of Texas and New Mexico tour dates with Brujeria starting tomorrow, March 2nd, in El Paso, TX. A complete listing of tour dates can be found online here with more to be announced soon.
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Additionally, Cephalic Carnage will kick-off a week's worth of Texas and New Mexico tour dates with Brujeria starting tomorrow, March 2nd, in El Paso, TX. A complete listing of tour dates can be found online here with more to be announced soon.
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| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Cephalic Carnage |
Megadeth - New Song Posted Online
You can check out a new song from Megadeth entitled "Sleepwalker," off their upcoming new album United Abominations, online here.
Lyrics of the song can be found here.
The album is currently scheduled to be released on May 15, 2007.
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Lyrics of the song can be found here.
The album is currently scheduled to be released on May 15, 2007.
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| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Odious Mortem - New Album Ready
One of the most promising bands in 2005 will finally release their Willowtip Records debut "Cryptic Implosion" somewhere in April; their fans expectations are high enough already, stay tuned for what it'll surely be one of the best Death Metal albums of 2007.
As always, Metal Storm will offer a full review on this album for those who are requesting it already; wait for it on the reviews section a couple of months from now, it will be worthwhile believe me.
for now, you can pre-order the album directly from the official Willowtip Records Site and you can hear some samples there as well.
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As always, Metal Storm will offer a full review on this album for those who are requesting it already; wait for it on the reviews section a couple of months from now, it will be worthwhile believe me.
for now, you can pre-order the album directly from the official Willowtip Records Site and you can hear some samples there as well.
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| Source: | odiousmortem.com |
| Band profile: | Odious Mortem |
Soulitude - New Album This Year & To Become A Live Band
There will be another work released in 2007.
Almost 100% of the music is written and now it is time to start writing the lyrics.
This time it won't be a conceptual album. Music is more fresh and up-to-date, less epic but more solid and powerfull. I've been in contact with a couple of musicians for the vocals and drums and I hope to start recording in spring so the album may be ready at the end of spring or summer.
There won't be so many singers as in the first album because I'd like to have fix members so Soulitude can became also a live band and not only studio project.
Cover artwork is going to be done again by Xabier Amezaga, that is also the webmaster of this site.
Almost 100% of the music is written and now it is time to start writing the lyrics.
This time it won't be a conceptual album. Music is more fresh and up-to-date, less epic but more solid and powerfull. I've been in contact with a couple of musicians for the vocals and drums and I hope to start recording in spring so the album may be ready at the end of spring or summer.
There won't be so many singers as in the first album because I'd like to have fix members so Soulitude can became also a live band and not only studio project.
Cover artwork is going to be done again by Xabier Amezaga, that is also the webmaster of this site.
| Source: | soulitude-web.com |