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Unleashed - "Midvinterblot" Tracklisting
Swedish death metal legends Unleashed will release their eighth studio album, "Midvinterblot", via SPV on October 10th. The tracklisting is as follows:
01. Blood Of Lies
02. This Is Our World Now
03. We Must Join With Him
04. Midvinterblot
05. In Victory Or Defeat
06. Triumph Of Genocide
07. The Avenger
08. Salvation For Mankind
09. Psycho Killer
10. The Witch
11. I Have Sworn Allegiance
12. Age Of The Warrior
13. New Dawn Rising
14. Loyalty And Pride
15. Valhalla Awaits
About the record, leader Johnny Hedlund commented recently: "I am very confident that this will be the best Unleashed album ever. Our mission is to create one of the most memorable records in the history of death metal!"
01. Blood Of Lies
02. This Is Our World Now
03. We Must Join With Him
04. Midvinterblot
05. In Victory Or Defeat
06. Triumph Of Genocide
07. The Avenger
08. Salvation For Mankind
09. Psycho Killer
10. The Witch
11. I Have Sworn Allegiance
12. Age Of The Warrior
13. New Dawn Rising
14. Loyalty And Pride
15. Valhalla Awaits
About the record, leader Johnny Hedlund commented recently: "I am very confident that this will be the best Unleashed album ever. Our mission is to create one of the most memorable records in the history of death metal!"
| Source: | metal-rules.com |
| Band profile: | Unleashed |
Disillusion - New Album Completed
Disillusion (a German progressive metal band with a unique combination of black, death, progressive and thrash metal) has just finished recording their new album. It is titled "Gloria" and includes the following tracks:
01. The Black Sea
02. Dread It
03. Don´t Go Any Further
04. Avalanche
05. Gloria
06. Aerophobic
07. The Hole We Are In
08. Save The Past
09. Lava
10. To Many Broken Cease Fires
11. Untiefen
"Gloria" album cover here
The Album is due to be released on October 23rd, 2006, via Metal Blade Records and will be the band's second studio album after their "Back To The Times Of Splendor" release in 2004.
Disillusion Current Line-up
* Vurtox (Andy Schmidt) - vocals, Guitar, Bass guitar and Keyboards
* Rajk Barthel - guitar
* Jens Maluschka - drums
Official Disillusion Web Site : http://www.disillusion.de
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01. The Black Sea
02. Dread It
03. Don´t Go Any Further
04. Avalanche
05. Gloria
06. Aerophobic
07. The Hole We Are In
08. Save The Past
09. Lava
10. To Many Broken Cease Fires
11. Untiefen
"Gloria" album cover here
The Album is due to be released on October 23rd, 2006, via Metal Blade Records and will be the band's second studio album after their "Back To The Times Of Splendor" release in 2004.
Disillusion Current Line-up
* Vurtox (Andy Schmidt) - vocals, Guitar, Bass guitar and Keyboards
* Rajk Barthel - guitar
* Jens Maluschka - drums
Official Disillusion Web Site : http://www.disillusion.de
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| Source: | metalblade.com |
| Band profile: | Disillusion |
Into Eternity - "The Scattering Of Ashes" Tracklisting Revealed
The 11 tracks that make up Into Eternity's October 3rd release, "The Scattering Of Ashes", have been revealed:
1. Novus Inceptum (intro)
2. Severe Emotional Distress
3. Nothing
4. Timeless Winter
5. Out
6. A Past Beyond Memory
7. Surrounded By Night
8. Eternal
9. Pain Through Breathing
10. Suspension Of Disbelief
11. Paralyzed
"Not since Into Eternity's 2004 release, "Buried In Oblivion", has a collection of songs so undeniably bridged the gap between Dream Theater and Death. Individual performance herein never overwhelm the compositional whole, reaffirming Into Eternity's perfect blend of technicality, memorable songwriting, traditional heavy metal and sheer savagery. Mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap (Killswitch Engage, Arch Enemy), the album is a sonic Molotov cocktail that's already been hailed as 'a landmark triumph' (BW&BK)."
Kicking off their 2006 North American assault on Megadeth's Gigantour 2006, information here, the hard working band is soon destined for your town. Keep checking http://www.intoeternity.net, the Century Media website, and the band's MySpace page for up-to-the-minute information, tour dates, MP3s and more.
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1. Novus Inceptum (intro)
2. Severe Emotional Distress
3. Nothing
4. Timeless Winter
5. Out
6. A Past Beyond Memory
7. Surrounded By Night
8. Eternal
9. Pain Through Breathing
10. Suspension Of Disbelief
11. Paralyzed
"Not since Into Eternity's 2004 release, "Buried In Oblivion", has a collection of songs so undeniably bridged the gap between Dream Theater and Death. Individual performance herein never overwhelm the compositional whole, reaffirming Into Eternity's perfect blend of technicality, memorable songwriting, traditional heavy metal and sheer savagery. Mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap (Killswitch Engage, Arch Enemy), the album is a sonic Molotov cocktail that's already been hailed as 'a landmark triumph' (BW&BK)."
Kicking off their 2006 North American assault on Megadeth's Gigantour 2006, information here, the hard working band is soon destined for your town. Keep checking http://www.intoeternity.net, the Century Media website, and the band's MySpace page for up-to-the-minute information, tour dates, MP3s and more.
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| Source: | intoeternity.net |
| Band profile: | Into Eternity |
Dissection - Surviving Members Comment On Jon Nödtveidt's Death
As Blabbermouth.net exclusively reported earlier today, the surviving members of Dissection have now officially confirmed the death of the band's mainman, Jon Nödtveidt. The group's statement on the matter reads as follows:
"As rumours have started to spread we feel obliged to confirm Jon Nödtveidt's death.
Jon Nödtveidt was a man who lived his life according to his convictions and True Will. A couple of days ago he chose to end his life by his own hands. As a true Satanist he led his life in the way he wanted and ended it when he felt that he had fulfilled his self-created destiny. Not everyone will have understanding or acceptance for his personal path in this life and beyond, but all must respect his choice.
Those of us who have met him in his last days can assure that he was more focussed, happier and stronger than ever. It is our full conviction that he left this world of lies with a scornful laughter, knowing that he had fulfilled everything that he had set up for himself to accomplish. The empty space that he leaves behind will be filled with the dark essence that he manifested through his life and black-magical work. His legacy and Luciferian Fire will live on through those few who truly knew him and appreciated his work for what it really was and still is. As our brother's goal in life and death never was to 'Rest in Peace', we will instead wish him victories in all battles to come, until the Acosmic Destiny has been fulfilled.
For the glory of the Dark Gods and the Wrathful Chaos! 218"
"As rumours have started to spread we feel obliged to confirm Jon Nödtveidt's death.
Jon Nödtveidt was a man who lived his life according to his convictions and True Will. A couple of days ago he chose to end his life by his own hands. As a true Satanist he led his life in the way he wanted and ended it when he felt that he had fulfilled his self-created destiny. Not everyone will have understanding or acceptance for his personal path in this life and beyond, but all must respect his choice.
Those of us who have met him in his last days can assure that he was more focussed, happier and stronger than ever. It is our full conviction that he left this world of lies with a scornful laughter, knowing that he had fulfilled everything that he had set up for himself to accomplish. The empty space that he leaves behind will be filled with the dark essence that he manifested through his life and black-magical work. His legacy and Luciferian Fire will live on through those few who truly knew him and appreciated his work for what it really was and still is. As our brother's goal in life and death never was to 'Rest in Peace', we will instead wish him victories in all battles to come, until the Acosmic Destiny has been fulfilled.
For the glory of the Dark Gods and the Wrathful Chaos! 218"
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Dissection |
Dissection Frontman Jon Nödtveidt Commits Suicide
Dissection frontman Jon Nödtveidt has committed suicide. Nödtveidt's death was confirmed by the Swedish distributor Sound Pollution, whose staff has worked with Dissection throughout the band's career. A posting on the Sound Pollution web site, www.soundpollution.se, reads: "RIP Jon Nödtveidt 1975-2006. Condolences from Sound Pollution & Black Lodge."
Nödtveidt formed Dissection in 1989 and released two full-length albums with the group ? "The Somberlain" (1993) and "Storm of the Light's Bane" (1995) ? before he was convicted in Sweden of felony murder of 37-year-old homosexual Algerian Josef Ben Maddour in 1997. He was released from prison in 2004, at which point he restarted Dissection.
Dissection announced in May that it would split up imediately following its final performances in support of its recently released CD, "Reinkaos". The band was subsequently forced to cancel its two previously announced appearances in North America (Sept. 1 at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, CA and Sept. 6 at B.B. King Blues Club in New York City) after Nödtveidt was denied legal entry into the United States as a result of his conviction.
Nödtveidt formed Dissection in 1989 and released two full-length albums with the group ? "The Somberlain" (1993) and "Storm of the Light's Bane" (1995) ? before he was convicted in Sweden of felony murder of 37-year-old homosexual Algerian Josef Ben Maddour in 1997. He was released from prison in 2004, at which point he restarted Dissection.
Dissection announced in May that it would split up imediately following its final performances in support of its recently released CD, "Reinkaos". The band was subsequently forced to cancel its two previously announced appearances in North America (Sept. 1 at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, CA and Sept. 6 at B.B. King Blues Club in New York City) after Nödtveidt was denied legal entry into the United States as a result of his conviction.
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Dissection |
Incantation - New Song Posted Online
A track from the album, "Lead to Desolation," is posted on the band and label's official and MySpace sites. The song is from the long-standing death metal outfit's upcoming album, "Primordial Domination", due on September 5 via Ibex Moon Records.
The record - the band's seventh - sticks to Incantation's tried and true recipe for brutal death metal, complemented with more leads and a crushing production.
"We feel very strong about the new material," said guitar/vocalist/founding member John McEntee. "We never seem to run out of unholy dark metal movements."
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The record - the band's seventh - sticks to Incantation's tried and true recipe for brutal death metal, complemented with more leads and a crushing production.
"We feel very strong about the new material," said guitar/vocalist/founding member John McEntee. "We never seem to run out of unholy dark metal movements."
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| Source: | incantation.com |
| Band profile: | Incantation |
Sepultura - Nominated In Four Categories At MTV's Video Music Awards Brazil
Sepultura's video for "Convicted in Life" has been nominated in four categories at MTV's Video Music Awards Brazil 2006: "Best Editing", "Best Direction", "Best Photography" and "Best Art Direction". The awards show takes place in São Paulo on September 28.
The "Convicted in Life" clip was shot over a two-day period in February in São Paulo, Brazil. The video can be viewed at YouTube.com .
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The "Convicted in Life" clip was shot over a two-day period in February in São Paulo, Brazil. The video can be viewed at YouTube.com .
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Sepultura |
Machine Head - New Album Details Announced
Next week (August 21st) Thrashers Machine Head will be entering Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California to record a new album. The album will be entitled 'The Blackening' and will be produced by Machine Head frontman/vocallist/guitarist Robert Flynn. Mark Keaton will be handling the engineering. Also Colin Richardson will be helping to produce with Flynn. Artist Paul Brown will be doing the artwork for the album cover.
Here are some track titles so far: 'Clenching The Fists Of Dissent', 'Aesthetics Of Hate', 'Halo', 'The Beautiful Mourning', 'Now I Lay Thee Down', 'Slanderous Love', 'Wolves' and 'A Farewell To Arms'.
The Blackening is set for an early 2007 release.
Here is a comment by Machine Head drummer Dave McClain: "Words can't really describe how excited we are to get into the studio and record this record. The shows that we just played on the Sounds of the Underground tour were as amazing as we'd hoped they'd be, the raw energy and excitement level of our fans right now is just incredible, we're fired up!"
And a comment by guitarist Phil Demmel: "We're still smoothing out some rough edges but what we have, we're extremely proud of!".
Here are some track titles so far: 'Clenching The Fists Of Dissent', 'Aesthetics Of Hate', 'Halo', 'The Beautiful Mourning', 'Now I Lay Thee Down', 'Slanderous Love', 'Wolves' and 'A Farewell To Arms'.
The Blackening is set for an early 2007 release.
Here is a comment by Machine Head drummer Dave McClain: "Words can't really describe how excited we are to get into the studio and record this record. The shows that we just played on the Sounds of the Underground tour were as amazing as we'd hoped they'd be, the raw energy and excitement level of our fans right now is just incredible, we're fired up!"
And a comment by guitarist Phil Demmel: "We're still smoothing out some rough edges but what we have, we're extremely proud of!".
| Source: | machinehead1.com |
| Band profile: | Machine Head |
Grave Digger - New Album/Single Details Released
Veteran Heavy/Power Metallers Grave Digger have just entered Principal Studios in Münster, Germany to record their new album. The album will be called 'Liberty Or Death' and will be released on 12th January, 2007. The band has been rehearsing and has recorded some drum parts. Also some rhythm guitar pieces have been recorded.
The single from the album will be called 'Yesterday' and will be available on September 29, 2006. The single will contain four tracks and also a bonus DVD of the band performing at the Rock Machina Festival 2001.
Here is the track list for the single:
01. Yesterday
02. The Reaper Dance
03. No Quarter
04. Yesterday (Orchesterversion)
Some photos of the band getting ready for recording can be seen on their official website. There will also be a studio diary on the site as well.
The single from the album will be called 'Yesterday' and will be available on September 29, 2006. The single will contain four tracks and also a bonus DVD of the band performing at the Rock Machina Festival 2001.
Here is the track list for the single:
01. Yesterday
02. The Reaper Dance
03. No Quarter
04. Yesterday (Orchesterversion)
Some photos of the band getting ready for recording can be seen on their official website. There will also be a studio diary on the site as well.
| Source: | grave-digger.de |
| Band profile: | Grave Digger |
Australian Bands Tribute To "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott
The Art of Shredding - A Tribute to Dime is a tribute to Pantera's late great guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell, featuring Australian artists paying their respects the only way it should be done: LOUD! The Art of Shredding will contain 14 songs, 13 classic Pantera tunes and an original Dime tribute song by Sydney thrash band MurderWorld.
The complete line-up will be:
Daysend - I'm Broken
Switchblade - Domination
LORD - Shattered
Imminent Psychosis - The Art of Shredding
Malignant Monster - Fucking Hostile
Enforce - By Demons Be Driven
Plague - Living Through Me (Hell's Wrath)
McDougall Brothers - War Nerve
Aeturnus Dominion - Mouth For War
Black Steel - Heavy Metal Rules
The Deadthings - Proud to be Loud
Synthetic Breed - Becoming
Transcending Mortality - Hollow
MurderWorld - Soul Inside Me
DarkStar Records projected release date for the album was August 20, 2006 to celebrate what would have been Dime's 40th birthday but delays with it have resaulted it the date pushed back and is undeclared. A percentage of the profits from the sale of this CD will be donated to the Dimebag Memorial Trust to help the families of those who are still suffering after the events of December 8, 2004.
Finished tracks can be found at their myspace site: http://myspace.com/theartofshreddingtributealbum
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The complete line-up will be:
Daysend - I'm Broken
Switchblade - Domination
LORD - Shattered
Imminent Psychosis - The Art of Shredding
Malignant Monster - Fucking Hostile
Enforce - By Demons Be Driven
Plague - Living Through Me (Hell's Wrath)
McDougall Brothers - War Nerve
Aeturnus Dominion - Mouth For War
Black Steel - Heavy Metal Rules
The Deadthings - Proud to be Loud
Synthetic Breed - Becoming
Transcending Mortality - Hollow
MurderWorld - Soul Inside Me
DarkStar Records projected release date for the album was August 20, 2006 to celebrate what would have been Dime's 40th birthday but delays with it have resaulted it the date pushed back and is undeclared. A percentage of the profits from the sale of this CD will be donated to the Dimebag Memorial Trust to help the families of those who are still suffering after the events of December 8, 2004.
Finished tracks can be found at their myspace site: http://myspace.com/theartofshreddingtributealbum
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Pantera |
Children Of Bodom - Forced To Cancel Polish Appearance
Children Of Bodom were set to make an appearance at the Polish Metal festival "Hunterfest" in Szczytno, but due to organization problems and problems with the promoter, the Extreme Power Metallers have been forced to make a cancellation. The band is regretful that the cancellation happened as they haven't played in Poland for years and are sorry that it was such short notice.
Here is a small comment by the band: "There are many things that went wrong, we are sorry that people who bought tickets to see us are the ones who suffer the most!"
In other Children Of Bodom news, some photos taken when the band was playing at this years Wacken Open Air festival have been posted online. Check the 'gallery' section of Children Of Bodom's official website to view them.
Here is a small comment by the band: "There are many things that went wrong, we are sorry that people who bought tickets to see us are the ones who suffer the most!"
In other Children Of Bodom news, some photos taken when the band was playing at this years Wacken Open Air festival have been posted online. Check the 'gallery' section of Children Of Bodom's official website to view them.
| Source: | cobhc.com |
| Band profile: | Children Of Bodom |
Exodus - European Tour Announced
In November/December this year thrashers Exodus will be undertaking a tour of Europe. Several dates have so far been announced and confirmed and more will be announced soon.
Here are the dates so far:
Nov. 01 - Music Box - Manchester, UK
Nov. 02 - J7 - Nottingham, UK
Nov. 03 - Rio - Bradford, UK
Nov. 04 - TBA
Nov. 05 - Trillians - Newcastle, UK
Nov. 06 - Wulfrun Hall - Wolverhampton, UK
Nov. 07 - Underworld - London, UK
Nov. 08 - TBA
Nov. 09 - Effenaar - Eindhoven, Holland
Nov. 10 - Patronaat - Haarlem, Holland
Nov. 11 - Muziek-o-droom - Hasselt, Belgium
Nov. 12 - TBA
Nov. 13 - Rosenhof - Osnabruck, Germany
Nov. 14 - Matrix - Bochum, Germany
Nov. 15 - Stattbahnhof - Schweinfurt, Germany
Nov. 16 - Kato - Berlin, Germany
Nov. 17 - Garage - Saarbrucken, Germany
Nov. 18 - TBA
Nov. 19 - John Dee - Oslo, Norway
Nov. 20 - TBA
Nov. 21 - TBA
Nov. 22 - Teatria - Oulu, Finland
Nov. 23 - Tavastia - Helsinki, Finland
Nov. 24 - TBA
Nov. 25 - TBA
Nov. 26 - TBA
Nov. 27 - TBA
Nov. 28 - Wigwam - Budapest, Hungary
Nov. 29 - TBA
Nov. 30 - Sottosopra - Padova, Italy
Dec. 01 - Sonar Club - Siena, Italy
Dec. 02 - Mamamia - Senigalia (Ancona), Italy
Dec. 03 - Duel Beat - Naples, Italy
Dec. 04 - TBA
Dec. 05 - Remise - Wil, Switzerland
Dec. 06 - TBA
Dec. 07 - TBA
Dec. 08 - Santana - Bilbao, Spain
Dec. 09 - Ritmo & Compas - Madrid, Spain
Dec. 10 - Apolo 2 - Barcelona, Spain
Here are the dates so far:
Nov. 01 - Music Box - Manchester, UK
Nov. 02 - J7 - Nottingham, UK
Nov. 03 - Rio - Bradford, UK
Nov. 04 - TBA
Nov. 05 - Trillians - Newcastle, UK
Nov. 06 - Wulfrun Hall - Wolverhampton, UK
Nov. 07 - Underworld - London, UK
Nov. 08 - TBA
Nov. 09 - Effenaar - Eindhoven, Holland
Nov. 10 - Patronaat - Haarlem, Holland
Nov. 11 - Muziek-o-droom - Hasselt, Belgium
Nov. 12 - TBA
Nov. 13 - Rosenhof - Osnabruck, Germany
Nov. 14 - Matrix - Bochum, Germany
Nov. 15 - Stattbahnhof - Schweinfurt, Germany
Nov. 16 - Kato - Berlin, Germany
Nov. 17 - Garage - Saarbrucken, Germany
Nov. 18 - TBA
Nov. 19 - John Dee - Oslo, Norway
Nov. 20 - TBA
Nov. 21 - TBA
Nov. 22 - Teatria - Oulu, Finland
Nov. 23 - Tavastia - Helsinki, Finland
Nov. 24 - TBA
Nov. 25 - TBA
Nov. 26 - TBA
Nov. 27 - TBA
Nov. 28 - Wigwam - Budapest, Hungary
Nov. 29 - TBA
Nov. 30 - Sottosopra - Padova, Italy
Dec. 01 - Sonar Club - Siena, Italy
Dec. 02 - Mamamia - Senigalia (Ancona), Italy
Dec. 03 - Duel Beat - Naples, Italy
Dec. 04 - TBA
Dec. 05 - Remise - Wil, Switzerland
Dec. 06 - TBA
Dec. 07 - TBA
Dec. 08 - Santana - Bilbao, Spain
Dec. 09 - Ritmo & Compas - Madrid, Spain
Dec. 10 - Apolo 2 - Barcelona, Spain
| Source: | exodusattack.com |
| Band profile: | Exodus |
Soilwork - Cancelled Baltic Tour Dates
Green Christmas reports that Soilwork have cancelled their Baltic tour dates in September. According to the statement, the tour is rather postponed than cancelled. However, it is presently unknown when the postponed concerts will take place.
All those who have already bought the tickets to see Soilwork, can go see Mnemic on 19th September instead, with the same tickets. Others can return their tickets to Piletilevi.
All those who have already bought the tickets to see Soilwork, can go see Mnemic on 19th September instead, with the same tickets. Others can return their tickets to Piletilevi.
| Source: | greenchristmas.ee |
| Band profile: | Soilwork |
Theatres Des Vampires - DVD To Be Released
The first official DVD from Italian Goth Metal cult band, Theatres Des Vampires!!
Following the band on their 2006 European tour, this DVD contains nine live tracks taken from concerts in Zagreb, London, Prague and Berlin. It also features two video clips, as well as rare, never released material and exclusive interviews with Sonya Scarlet, telling the history of the band. A long awaited audio visual release of this amazing outfit!
A must have for any Goth Metal / TdV fan!
RELEASE DATE: 4th September 2006
Following the band on their 2006 European tour, this DVD contains nine live tracks taken from concerts in Zagreb, London, Prague and Berlin. It also features two video clips, as well as rare, never released material and exclusive interviews with Sonya Scarlet, telling the history of the band. A long awaited audio visual release of this amazing outfit!
A must have for any Goth Metal / TdV fan!
RELEASE DATE: 4th September 2006
| Source: | theatres-des-vampires.com |
| Band profile: | Theatres Des Vampires |
The Haunted - Album Release Dates
Swedish thrash metal band The Haunted has staded in their official MySpace site that their new album "The Dead Eye" will be released internationally on October 30th. The album will be released one day later in North America through Century Media Records.
The Haunted MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/thehaunted
The Haunted MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/thehaunted
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Haunted |