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HammerFall has now begun recording their seventh studio album. Starting Monday, August 18th, you will be able to follow the 8-10 week process in the form of a video blog, on the band's Myspace. Check back for an exclusive inside look.
First video diary can be found here
Its in Swedish but with English subtitles.
First video diary can be found here
Its in Swedish but with English subtitles.
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | HammerFall |
Posted on the bands official site:
''The recordings of the new album are more or less finished. We will continue the mixing during August/September, and we are currently trying out different mastering studios for the album. Things are going really well, and we can't wait to unleash the album in early 2009. Black, Heavy & Atmospheric are the keywords.
The title of the album has been ready for a while; so we might as well reveal it. The new album will be entitled MILORG. So those of you that know your WW2 history will understand that we continue to pay tribute to the Norwegian resistance during this period. Milorg is the title of one of the songs on the album, while Alarm & Blücher is among the others.''
''The recordings of the new album are more or less finished. We will continue the mixing during August/September, and we are currently trying out different mastering studios for the album. Things are going really well, and we can't wait to unleash the album in early 2009. Black, Heavy & Atmospheric are the keywords.
The title of the album has been ready for a while; so we might as well reveal it. The new album will be entitled MILORG. So those of you that know your WW2 history will understand that we continue to pay tribute to the Norwegian resistance during this period. Milorg is the title of one of the songs on the album, while Alarm & Blücher is among the others.''
| Source: | vreid.no |
| Band profile: | Vreid |
Audio samples of Iced Earth's new full-length studio album, entitled "The Crucible Of Man (Something Wicked - Part 2)", have been posted online on the group's MySpace page.
"The Crucible Of Man (Something Wicked - Part 2)" will be released through SPV Records on the following dates:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: September 5
Rest Of Europe: September 8
USA, Canada: September 9
"The Crucible Of Man (Something Wicked - Part 2)" [cover] tracklisting:
01. In Sacred Flames
02. Behold The Wicked Child
03. Minions Of The Watch
04. The Revealing
05. A Gift Or A Curse
06. Crown Of The Fallen
07. The Dimension Gauntlet
08. I Walk Among You
09. Harbinger Of Fate
10. Crucify The King
11. Sacrificial Kingdoms
12. Something Wicked (Part 3)
13. Divide And Devour
14. Come What May
15. Epilogue
"The Crucible Of Man (Something Wicked - Part 2)" will be released through SPV Records on the following dates:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: September 5
Rest Of Europe: September 8
USA, Canada: September 9
"The Crucible Of Man (Something Wicked - Part 2)" [cover] tracklisting:
01. In Sacred Flames
02. Behold The Wicked Child
03. Minions Of The Watch
04. The Revealing
05. A Gift Or A Curse
06. Crown Of The Fallen
07. The Dimension Gauntlet
08. I Walk Among You
09. Harbinger Of Fate
10. Crucify The King
11. Sacrificial Kingdoms
12. Something Wicked (Part 3)
13. Divide And Devour
14. Come What May
15. Epilogue
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Iced Earth |
Swedish metallers Skyfire have issued the following update:
"Some good news and some bad...
First, the bad: We expected the recording of this album to take a while, but unfortunately things took longer than we thought. Because we are working with lots of keyboard tracks as well as orchestra and choir samples (this was the big secret we were keeping from everyone, but since things are taking so long it's only fair to let you guys know!), recording this album will obviously take longer than usual.
The month of July was especially tedious for us. As a result of the delays, we had to book the mix for next month, so we will hopefully be able to post some new music in October or November. This also means that the album itself will have to be released later than expected. We don't want to make any promises we can't keep, so we will just say that the new album will come out sometime early next year. We know this might come as a disappointment to many, but if you guys were able to wait since 2004, a few extra months should be nothing.
Now, the good: Because we are just as sad as you are due to the delays, the band and the label have decided to reveal our amazing new artwork, as well as a cool clip from our recording sessions located here. Check them out!
We can also report to you that the music is 100% completed as far as tracking goes. We are just finishing up writing lyrics before we record vocals, which will probably happen within the next few days. As we stated, we will post some new music for you guys almost immediately after we receive the final masters. That's all for now, take care!''
"Some good news and some bad...
First, the bad: We expected the recording of this album to take a while, but unfortunately things took longer than we thought. Because we are working with lots of keyboard tracks as well as orchestra and choir samples (this was the big secret we were keeping from everyone, but since things are taking so long it's only fair to let you guys know!), recording this album will obviously take longer than usual.
The month of July was especially tedious for us. As a result of the delays, we had to book the mix for next month, so we will hopefully be able to post some new music in October or November. This also means that the album itself will have to be released later than expected. We don't want to make any promises we can't keep, so we will just say that the new album will come out sometime early next year. We know this might come as a disappointment to many, but if you guys were able to wait since 2004, a few extra months should be nothing.
Now, the good: Because we are just as sad as you are due to the delays, the band and the label have decided to reveal our amazing new artwork, as well as a cool clip from our recording sessions located here. Check them out!
We can also report to you that the music is 100% completed as far as tracking goes. We are just finishing up writing lyrics before we record vocals, which will probably happen within the next few days. As we stated, we will post some new music for you guys almost immediately after we receive the final masters. That's all for now, take care!''
| Source: | revolution-music.dk |
| Band profile: | Skyfire |
An e-card for The Haunted's new album entitled "Versus" is available at this location. Also a trailer for the album is available here.
"Versus" will be released through Century Media Records on the following dates:
- Sweden: September 17th
- Germany / Austria / Switzerland / Benelux / Italy: September 19th
- UK / France / Greece / Denmark / Norway / Rest Of Europe: September 22nd
- Spain / Portugal: September 23rd
- Finland / Hungary: September 24th
"Versus" will be released through Century Media Records on the following dates:
- Sweden: September 17th
- Germany / Austria / Switzerland / Benelux / Italy: September 19th
- UK / France / Greece / Denmark / Norway / Rest Of Europe: September 22nd
- Spain / Portugal: September 23rd
- Finland / Hungary: September 24th
| Source: | ecard.centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | The Haunted |
Norwegian metallers Satyricon will release their new album, entitled "The Age Of Nero", on November 3rd via Roadrunner Records.
The album was recorded in part at Sound City studios in Van Nuys, California, where Metallica recently recorded their forthcoming album.
"The Age Of Nero" [cover] tracklisting:
01. Commando
02. The Wolfpack
03. Black Crow On A Tombstone
04. Die By My Hand
05. My Skin Is Cold [album version]
06. The Sign Of The Trident
07. Last Man Standing
08. Den Siste
The album was recorded in part at Sound City studios in Van Nuys, California, where Metallica recently recorded their forthcoming album.
"The Age Of Nero" [cover] tracklisting:
01. Commando
02. The Wolfpack
03. Black Crow On A Tombstone
04. Die By My Hand
05. My Skin Is Cold [album version]
06. The Sign Of The Trident
07. Last Man Standing
08. Den Siste
| Source: | satyricon.no |
| Band profile: | Satyricon |
Australian metallers The Amenta have posted a new song, entitled "Slave", on their MySpace page.
This new song comes off the band's new album, entitled "n0n", which will be released on October 20th via Listenable Records. The album was mixed at The Vault Studios in Sydney, Australia with longtime engineer Lachlan Mitchell (Nazxul). Mastering for the album took place at Studios 301 with Australia's premier mastering engineer Steve Smart.
This new song comes off the band's new album, entitled "n0n", which will be released on October 20th via Listenable Records. The album was mixed at The Vault Studios in Sydney, Australia with longtime engineer Lachlan Mitchell (Nazxul). Mastering for the album took place at Studios 301 with Australia's premier mastering engineer Steve Smart.
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Amenta |
Behemoth will release their first live album, "At The Arena Ov Aion - Live Apostasy" in October 2008 through Regain Records. The CD will be available as a digipak (with 15 tracks) and in a metal box format (including a patch, a guitar pick and bonus songs).
Here is the tracklist for the album:
01 - Rome 64 E.V
02 - Slaying The Prophets Ov Isa
03 - Antichristian Phenomenon
04 - Demigod
05 - From The Pagan Vastlands
06 - Conquer All
07 - Prometherion
08 - Drum Solo
09 - Slaves Shall Serve
10 - As Above So Low
11 - At The Left Hand Ov God
12 - Summoning Ov The Ancient Ones
13 - Christgrinding Avenue
14 - Christians To The Lions
15 - Sculpting The Throne Ov Seth
16 - Decade Ov Therion
17 - Chant For Ezkaton 2000 E.V
18 - I Got Erection
19 - Pure Evil & Hate
You can see the cover artwork for the album here
Here is the tracklist for the album:
01 - Rome 64 E.V
02 - Slaying The Prophets Ov Isa
03 - Antichristian Phenomenon
04 - Demigod
05 - From The Pagan Vastlands
06 - Conquer All
07 - Prometherion
08 - Drum Solo
09 - Slaves Shall Serve
10 - As Above So Low
11 - At The Left Hand Ov God
12 - Summoning Ov The Ancient Ones
13 - Christgrinding Avenue
14 - Christians To The Lions
15 - Sculpting The Throne Ov Seth
16 - Decade Ov Therion
17 - Chant For Ezkaton 2000 E.V
18 - I Got Erection
19 - Pure Evil & Hate
You can see the cover artwork for the album here
| Source: | behemoth.pl |
| Band profile: | Behemoth |
American brutal death metallers Deeds Of Flesh have posted the a new track entitled "Unearthly Invent" on their MySpace page. The track comes off the band's upcoming album "Of Whats To Come" [cover] scheduled to be released 18 November via Unique Leader Records.
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Deeds Of Flesh |
The Black Swan Festival that was set to take place for its first year at the Bath Racecource, and was due to see the likes of Mayhem and Lordi, has been cancelled:
"It has come as another massive blow to us, we have had to cancel Black Swan festival due to one of our major financial backers pulling out for personal reasons, which I cannot disclose.
This was unexpected to say the least and at this late date it is far to late to amend, or pull any other stops.
This is the not the first bump in the road we have had, infact it has been a total nightmare to try and keep this festival together, with one problem after another, this one has finally knocked us down and we are not getting back up from it. If you have been with us from the start then you will already know this.
I'm sorry to disappoint you all. We are gutted to say the least, it could have been a great day."
Also adding:
"I can and will tell you that there will be no Black Swan Festival next year, or any other year for that matter, as finacially, pysically and mentally, this has drained us, and as I said with out our backer we can no longer proceed with this project."
For the people who purchased tickets, for refunds go to the ticketing agent where it was purchased.
The Black Swan team are all once again very sorry for the people who were going to attend.
"It has come as another massive blow to us, we have had to cancel Black Swan festival due to one of our major financial backers pulling out for personal reasons, which I cannot disclose.
This was unexpected to say the least and at this late date it is far to late to amend, or pull any other stops.
This is the not the first bump in the road we have had, infact it has been a total nightmare to try and keep this festival together, with one problem after another, this one has finally knocked us down and we are not getting back up from it. If you have been with us from the start then you will already know this.
I'm sorry to disappoint you all. We are gutted to say the least, it could have been a great day."
Also adding:
"I can and will tell you that there will be no Black Swan Festival next year, or any other year for that matter, as finacially, pysically and mentally, this has drained us, and as I said with out our backer we can no longer proceed with this project."
For the people who purchased tickets, for refunds go to the ticketing agent where it was purchased.
The Black Swan team are all once again very sorry for the people who were going to attend.
| Event: | Black Swan Festival [CANCELLED] |
Legendary Australian AC/DC have posted the first single, called "Rock 'N' Roll Train", online. The song comes from the bands forthcoming album ''Black Ice'', which will be released on October 20th and it features 15 new tracks. Album was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
The new single can be heard at next locations: http://www.acdcrocks.com/, http://www.myspace.com/acdc and http://www.acdc.com/
The new video for this song has been shoot in London on August 15th and will be premiered next month.
Read more ››
The new single can be heard at next locations: http://www.acdcrocks.com/, http://www.myspace.com/acdc and http://www.acdc.com/
The new video for this song has been shoot in London on August 15th and will be premiered next month.
Read more ››
| Source: | acdcrocks.com |
| Band profile: | AC/DC |
Age Eternal (formerly known as Middian) has posted the following statement on their mysapce page:
Age Our lawsuit [Click here for more info] is finally coming to a close. It has been a hard year, and we could not have done it without the support of the metal community world wide and the time and money people donated to our cause. We are eternally in your debt. Sadly, the lawsuit came with a high cost to us personally and interpersonally. Scott Headrick is quitting the band and moving. Mike S felt he needed to back off from touring due to family and work/lack of work issues, cutting his touring commitment from 60-70 shows a year to a handful of shows, mostly local to the West Coast, for an indefinite amount of time, maybe permanently. This extreme change in direction, coupled with the immense stress of our lawsuit and inner conflicts in the band resulted in Scott's decision to move on with his life. Scott Headrick is the highest caliber of person. We mourn his loss, and support his need to take care of himself.
We are very sad to share this news about Age Eternal, but are confident that it must and will open the doors for new music creation and growth. Will Lindsay and Mike S will continue to write music with the goal of recording and doing some shows, under another name, as a new band and not Age Eternal. And with Will’s now full-time commitment playing guitar with the immaculate Wolves In The Throne Room, people should be expecting to see him in their hometown in the USA and abroad very soon. News regarding the reformation of YOB, including a small number of shows and a new recording, shall be announced officially soon. Once again, we cannot thank the metal community and people who donated their money and time enough. We feel extremely fortunate to be a part of such a quality group of people, and we will pay your kindness and generosity forward. Doomed Regards, Age Eternal RIP.
Age Our lawsuit [Click here for more info] is finally coming to a close. It has been a hard year, and we could not have done it without the support of the metal community world wide and the time and money people donated to our cause. We are eternally in your debt. Sadly, the lawsuit came with a high cost to us personally and interpersonally. Scott Headrick is quitting the band and moving. Mike S felt he needed to back off from touring due to family and work/lack of work issues, cutting his touring commitment from 60-70 shows a year to a handful of shows, mostly local to the West Coast, for an indefinite amount of time, maybe permanently. This extreme change in direction, coupled with the immense stress of our lawsuit and inner conflicts in the band resulted in Scott's decision to move on with his life. Scott Headrick is the highest caliber of person. We mourn his loss, and support his need to take care of himself.
We are very sad to share this news about Age Eternal, but are confident that it must and will open the doors for new music creation and growth. Will Lindsay and Mike S will continue to write music with the goal of recording and doing some shows, under another name, as a new band and not Age Eternal. And with Will’s now full-time commitment playing guitar with the immaculate Wolves In The Throne Room, people should be expecting to see him in their hometown in the USA and abroad very soon. News regarding the reformation of YOB, including a small number of shows and a new recording, shall be announced officially soon. Once again, we cannot thank the metal community and people who donated their money and time enough. We feel extremely fortunate to be a part of such a quality group of people, and we will pay your kindness and generosity forward. Doomed Regards, Age Eternal RIP.
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Middian |
The Rotted announced the addition of bassist Reverend Trudgill (Screamin' Daemon) [[url= http://a454.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/43/l_3618008187b5faebefe9d70b94f687ad.jpg ]photo[/url]] to the group's ranks. Rev. Trudgill has already joined The Rotted on stage in two festivals (Summer Breeze Open Air, Wacken Open Air) and has proven to be perfect for the role, both in terms of commitment and musical direction.
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Rotted |
The Italian Folk Metallers have posted the following update on their official site regarding their new acoustic album:
''...and the acoustic album is finally ready! Everything is done. It's been a hell of a ride, for sure the hardest work was to stay in the deadlines but in the end we reached the goal and we're here. The mix has been done the last days of July in the lands of Germany with Martin Buchwalter at Gernhart studios, and Achim Koehler gave the final touch with the right mastering at Indiscreet Audio.
In the meantime also photo sessions and work on the cover and layout have been done...have we told you that the thing has been handled once again by Gyula Havancsák as for The Winter Wake and The Scythe covers? So you know what to expect.
By the way everything about the acoustic album, from the title to the tracklist, from the cover to the other details, will be revealed on these pages the first week of September, so be sure to check this place often. You can expect something unique, that's for sure! We won't get tired of saying that this album is an experiment for us, a journey in a world that was waiting to be explored. But we'll talk more about this when all details will be announced''.
The band has also announced some tour dates including their first shows of 2009. They are listed below:
04 / Oct /2008 - Nussdorf-Debant - Night of Rock (+ Saint Demon,etc.) - Austria
24 / Oct /2008 - Ronchi dei Legionari (GO) - Rock Club - Italy
08 / Nov /2008 - Camino al Tagliamento (UD) - Whisky a GoGo - Italy
21 / Nov /2008 - Lubeck - Treibsand - Germany
22 / Nov /2008 - Kerkrade - The Rock Temple - Holland
16 / Apr /2009 - Hachenburg - Pit's Kneipe - Germany
17 / Apr /2009 - Paderborn - Metal Inferno Festival (+ Brainstorm, Illdisposed,etc.) - Germany
18 / Apr /2009 - TBA - Belgium
''...and the acoustic album is finally ready! Everything is done. It's been a hell of a ride, for sure the hardest work was to stay in the deadlines but in the end we reached the goal and we're here. The mix has been done the last days of July in the lands of Germany with Martin Buchwalter at Gernhart studios, and Achim Koehler gave the final touch with the right mastering at Indiscreet Audio.
In the meantime also photo sessions and work on the cover and layout have been done...have we told you that the thing has been handled once again by Gyula Havancsák as for The Winter Wake and The Scythe covers? So you know what to expect.
By the way everything about the acoustic album, from the title to the tracklist, from the cover to the other details, will be revealed on these pages the first week of September, so be sure to check this place often. You can expect something unique, that's for sure! We won't get tired of saying that this album is an experiment for us, a journey in a world that was waiting to be explored. But we'll talk more about this when all details will be announced''.
The band has also announced some tour dates including their first shows of 2009. They are listed below:
04 / Oct /2008 - Nussdorf-Debant - Night of Rock (+ Saint Demon,etc.) - Austria
24 / Oct /2008 - Ronchi dei Legionari (GO) - Rock Club - Italy
08 / Nov /2008 - Camino al Tagliamento (UD) - Whisky a GoGo - Italy
21 / Nov /2008 - Lubeck - Treibsand - Germany
22 / Nov /2008 - Kerkrade - The Rock Temple - Holland
16 / Apr /2009 - Hachenburg - Pit's Kneipe - Germany
17 / Apr /2009 - Paderborn - Metal Inferno Festival (+ Brainstorm, Illdisposed,etc.) - Germany
18 / Apr /2009 - TBA - Belgium
| Source: | elvenking.net |
| Band profile: | Elvenking |
German Power Metallers Primal Fear have posted the following update:
"Well, the time has come to start officially with the writing sessions for our new album! We will be in Sweden at Magnus studio in September to write a bunch of new tracks and do some pre-production. We've collected already some ideas and it sounds very promising. We will try to keep the great vibe of the live shows in the band... Of course, we will try to surprise all of you again with a new direction :-) - cheers, PF"
"Well, the time has come to start officially with the writing sessions for our new album! We will be in Sweden at Magnus studio in September to write a bunch of new tracks and do some pre-production. We've collected already some ideas and it sounds very promising. We will try to keep the great vibe of the live shows in the band... Of course, we will try to surprise all of you again with a new direction :-) - cheers, PF"
| Source: | primalfear.de |
| Band profile: | Primal Fear |