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Ratt - Entire Album Streaming Online
Infestation, the forthcoming album from US hard rockers Ratt, is available for streaming online in its entirety at this location.
Infestation is scheduled for release on April 20 via Loud & Proud.
Infestation cover art] tracklist:
01. Eat Me Up Alive
02. Best Of Me
03. A Little Too Much
04. Look Out Below
05. Last Call
06. Lost Weekend
07. As Good As It Gets
08. Garden Of Eden
09. Take A Big Bite
10. Take Me Home
11. Don't Let Go
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Infestation is scheduled for release on April 20 via Loud & Proud.
Infestation cover art] tracklist:
01. Eat Me Up Alive
02. Best Of Me
03. A Little Too Much
04. Look Out Below
05. Last Call
06. Lost Weekend
07. As Good As It Gets
08. Garden Of Eden
09. Take A Big Bite
10. Take Me Home
11. Don't Let Go
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| Source: | therattpack.com |
| Band profile: | Ratt |
Pretty Maids - New Video Online
"Little Drops Of Heaven", the new video from Danish metallers Pretty Maids, can be viewed at this location. The clip was directed by Thomas Tjader (Saint Deamon).
"Little Drops Of Heaven" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Pandemonium, which will be released on May 14 in Europe (June 8 in the US) via Frontiers Records.
Pandemonium cover art] tracklist:
01. Pandemonium
02. I.N.V.U.
03. Little Drops Of Heaven
04. One World One Truth
05. Final Day Of Innocence
06. Cielo Drive
07. It Comes At Night
08. Old Enough To Know
09. Beautiful Madness
10. Breathless
11. It Comes At Night
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"Little Drops Of Heaven" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Pandemonium, which will be released on May 14 in Europe (June 8 in the US) via Frontiers Records.
Pandemonium cover art] tracklist:
01. Pandemonium
02. I.N.V.U.
03. Little Drops Of Heaven
04. One World One Truth
05. Final Day Of Innocence
06. Cielo Drive
07. It Comes At Night
08. Old Enough To Know
09. Beautiful Madness
10. Breathless
11. It Comes At Night
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Pretty Maids |
Rudra - New Album Title Revealed
Singapore metallers Rudra have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"The third chapter in the trilogy is titled Brahmavidya: Immortal I, with 11 tracks, and is well on it's way to completion with drums and guitars already tracked, and recording shall be completed by the end of April.
Release date shall be announced soon!"
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"The third chapter in the trilogy is titled Brahmavidya: Immortal I, with 11 tracks, and is well on it's way to completion with drums and guitars already tracked, and recording shall be completed by the end of April.
Release date shall be announced soon!"
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Rudra |
Demonic Resurrection - Sign With Candlelight Records
Indian metal band, Demonic Resurrection has signed to Candlelight Records for the worldwide release of their new album The Return To Darkness, which was released independently by the band in January.
Commented the band: "We've just completed a decade in music and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than to announce that we've signed with Candlelight Records for the worldwide release of our third album The Return to Darkness. In signing with Candlelight, we're joining a roster of bands that have been an integral part of our musical growth and we couldn't be prouder. We believe Candlelight is the right fit for our music and a label that completely respects our artistic integrity. We look forward to a longstanding relationship with them to take our music to the next level."
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Commented the band: "We've just completed a decade in music and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than to announce that we've signed with Candlelight Records for the worldwide release of our third album The Return to Darkness. In signing with Candlelight, we're joining a roster of bands that have been an integral part of our musical growth and we couldn't be prouder. We believe Candlelight is the right fit for our music and a label that completely respects our artistic integrity. We look forward to a longstanding relationship with them to take our music to the next level."
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| Source: | candlelightrecords.co.uk |
Swashbuckle - Part Ways With Drummer, Replacement Announced
Official press release
New Jersey's very own pirate thrashers Swashbuckle recently parted ways with drummer Captain Crashride. A new replacement has already been found with a guy called Bootsmann Collins!
"Ahoy scallywags and asshats! There's been a bit of a change in the 'buckle rank as of late. We have recently parted ways with drummer Captain Crashride. He brought us five years of service and utter shenanigans, and we wish him nothing but the best in combating that extreme outbreak of scurvy. With that being said, we now have a new drummer stepping up to fill the boots and more so to speak, and that man be none other than Bootsmann Collins. He's a fucking killer drummer and quite the retarded pirate. So we couldn't be more stoked to have him aboard. So please give him a warm welcome with yar internet shit-talk and utter disgust for everything piratical. We wouldn't have it any other way. Eat a bowl of fuck!
Love, Admiral Nobeard.
P.S. Check out the bootsmann's other band as well - We All Have Day Jobs MySpace].
Check out the video introduction right here.
Swashbuckle's new album Crime Always Pays is set to be unleashed in summer 2010!
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New Jersey's very own pirate thrashers Swashbuckle recently parted ways with drummer Captain Crashride. A new replacement has already been found with a guy called Bootsmann Collins!
"Ahoy scallywags and asshats! There's been a bit of a change in the 'buckle rank as of late. We have recently parted ways with drummer Captain Crashride. He brought us five years of service and utter shenanigans, and we wish him nothing but the best in combating that extreme outbreak of scurvy. With that being said, we now have a new drummer stepping up to fill the boots and more so to speak, and that man be none other than Bootsmann Collins. He's a fucking killer drummer and quite the retarded pirate. So we couldn't be more stoked to have him aboard. So please give him a warm welcome with yar internet shit-talk and utter disgust for everything piratical. We wouldn't have it any other way. Eat a bowl of fuck!
Love, Admiral Nobeard.
P.S. Check out the bootsmann's other band as well - We All Have Day Jobs MySpace].
Check out the video introduction right here.
Swashbuckle's new album Crime Always Pays is set to be unleashed in summer 2010!
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Swashbuckle |
Amaseffer - New Album Details
Israeli metallers Amaseffer have issued the following update on their official website:
"Hello holy friends,
Few months has passed since our last update for we took some time off in order to focus on the new album. We now want to update you with the latest developments at Amaseffer's camp.
First, we will now reveal the title for the second installment of our Exodus trilogy! Title for the new album is: When The Lions Leave Their Den.
We think that this title is best describing the events of our new album which will mainly deal with the actual Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. The trigger to use this title was actually that it's a part of the lyrics for the opening track, "Pillar Of Fire", written by our dear friend Yotam Avni. Yotam is writing all the lyrics for the new album and so far we think he's "cooking" a divine creation!
As stated before, Mats Leven, our lead singer, has already recorded vocal lines for a few songs and we expect him to finish the album by the end of May.
Now to the real fire: Basically all orchestrations are composed, arranged and recorded, now we just have to add them to the rest of the mix (once we'll finish it) and find the right balance for them so it will blend smoothly in the song structures.
We set a recording date for the 60 piece choir and the drums. Both will be recorded at Gal-Kol studios in Israel and we expect the recording sessions to stretch on a 4 days period in beginning of June. Guitars are mostly written and will be recorded at Amaseffer's studio in Jerusalem right after we finish recording the choir and drums. It will take a few days of guitar recordings and right after that, we will start mixing the album, also at Amaseffer's studio, then we will send it to Germany for final mastering process. If everything works out as we plan, we expect to have a finished album by July or early August at the latest.
The concept for the album art work is also in final stages of development and we are very very happy with it.
It is confirmed that Maya Avraham will sing on our new album as well. In our debut album, Slaves For Life, Maya sang on one track ("Zipporah") and we were truly amazed by her vocal abilities, so for the new album we have decided to give her bigger and more significant vocal parts. We will record Maya at Amaseffer's studio at the beginning of June. Two more very special guests will be revealed right before the album release date, so stay tuned!
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"Hello holy friends,
Few months has passed since our last update for we took some time off in order to focus on the new album. We now want to update you with the latest developments at Amaseffer's camp.
First, we will now reveal the title for the second installment of our Exodus trilogy! Title for the new album is: When The Lions Leave Their Den.
We think that this title is best describing the events of our new album which will mainly deal with the actual Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. The trigger to use this title was actually that it's a part of the lyrics for the opening track, "Pillar Of Fire", written by our dear friend Yotam Avni. Yotam is writing all the lyrics for the new album and so far we think he's "cooking" a divine creation!
As stated before, Mats Leven, our lead singer, has already recorded vocal lines for a few songs and we expect him to finish the album by the end of May.
Now to the real fire: Basically all orchestrations are composed, arranged and recorded, now we just have to add them to the rest of the mix (once we'll finish it) and find the right balance for them so it will blend smoothly in the song structures.
We set a recording date for the 60 piece choir and the drums. Both will be recorded at Gal-Kol studios in Israel and we expect the recording sessions to stretch on a 4 days period in beginning of June. Guitars are mostly written and will be recorded at Amaseffer's studio in Jerusalem right after we finish recording the choir and drums. It will take a few days of guitar recordings and right after that, we will start mixing the album, also at Amaseffer's studio, then we will send it to Germany for final mastering process. If everything works out as we plan, we expect to have a finished album by July or early August at the latest.
The concept for the album art work is also in final stages of development and we are very very happy with it.
It is confirmed that Maya Avraham will sing on our new album as well. In our debut album, Slaves For Life, Maya sang on one track ("Zipporah") and we were truly amazed by her vocal abilities, so for the new album we have decided to give her bigger and more significant vocal parts. We will record Maya at Amaseffer's studio at the beginning of June. Two more very special guests will be revealed right before the album release date, so stay tuned!
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| Source: | amaseffer.com |
| Band profile: | Amaseffer |
Septicflesh - Working On New Album
Greek metallers Septicflesh have issued the short following update on their MySpace blog:
"The band is frantically working on the details of the songs that will appear in the successor album of Communion. The recording process is scheduled to start on the middle of this Summer at their own newly build Devasoundz studios in Athens. Again the Orchestra will be recorded in Prague.
This time, the band's effort to expand its dark and dreamy sound-scapes will be aided by famous producer Peter Tagtgren (Amon Amarth, Marduk, Therion, Children Of Bodom, Celtic Frost, Immortal, etc)."
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"The band is frantically working on the details of the songs that will appear in the successor album of Communion. The recording process is scheduled to start on the middle of this Summer at their own newly build Devasoundz studios in Athens. Again the Orchestra will be recorded in Prague.
This time, the band's effort to expand its dark and dreamy sound-scapes will be aided by famous producer Peter Tagtgren (Amon Amarth, Marduk, Therion, Children Of Bodom, Celtic Frost, Immortal, etc)."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Septicflesh |
Danko Jones - New Song Online
"Full Of Regret", a new song from Canadian rockers Danko Jones, is available for streaming at the band's MySpace page (the song is also available for free download at this location).
"Full Of Regret" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Below The Belt, which is scheduled for release on May 10 via Bad Taste Records.
Below The Belt cover art] tracklist:
01. I Think Bad Thougths
02. Active Volcanoes
03. Tonight Is Fine
04. Magic Snake
05. Had Enough
06. (I Can't Handle) Moderation
07. Full Of Regret
08. The Sore Loser
09. Like Dynamite
10. Apology Accepted
11. I Wanna Break Up With You
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"Full Of Regret" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Below The Belt, which is scheduled for release on May 10 via Bad Taste Records.
Below The Belt cover art] tracklist:
01. I Think Bad Thougths
02. Active Volcanoes
03. Tonight Is Fine
04. Magic Snake
05. Had Enough
06. (I Can't Handle) Moderation
07. Full Of Regret
08. The Sore Loser
09. Like Dynamite
10. Apology Accepted
11. I Wanna Break Up With You
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Misery Index - New Song Online
"Carrion Call", a new song from US metallers Misery Index, is available for streaming at the band's MySpace page.
"Carrion Call" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Heirs To Thievery, which is scheduled for release on May 11 in North America via Relapse Records.
Heirs To Thievery cover art] tracklist:
01. Embracing Extinction
02. Fed To The Wolves
03. The Carrion Call
04. Heirs To Thievery
05. Spectator
06. The Seventh Cavalry
07. Illuminaught
08. Plague Of Objects
09. You Lose
10. Sleeping Giants
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"Carrion Call" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Heirs To Thievery, which is scheduled for release on May 11 in North America via Relapse Records.
Heirs To Thievery cover art] tracklist:
01. Embracing Extinction
02. Fed To The Wolves
03. The Carrion Call
04. Heirs To Thievery
05. Spectator
06. The Seventh Cavalry
07. Illuminaught
08. Plague Of Objects
09. You Lose
10. Sleeping Giants
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Misery Index |
Sick Of It All - Entire Album Streaming Online
Based On A True Story, the forthcoming album from US metallers Sick Of It All, is available for streaming online in its entirety at the band's MySpace page.
Based On A True Story is scheduled for release on April 19 in Europe (April 20 in North America) via Century Media Records.
Based On A True Story cover art] tracklist:
01. Death Or Jail
02. The Divide
03. Dominated
04. A Month Of Sundays
05. Braveheart
06. Bent Outta Shape
07. Lowest Common Denominator
08. Good Cop
09. Lifeline
10. Watch It Burn
11. Waiting For The Day
12. Long As She's Standing
13. Nobody Rules
14. Dirty Money
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Based On A True Story is scheduled for release on April 19 in Europe (April 20 in North America) via Century Media Records.
Based On A True Story cover art] tracklist:
01. Death Or Jail
02. The Divide
03. Dominated
04. A Month Of Sundays
05. Braveheart
06. Bent Outta Shape
07. Lowest Common Denominator
08. Good Cop
09. Lifeline
10. Watch It Burn
11. Waiting For The Day
12. Long As She's Standing
13. Nobody Rules
14. Dirty Money
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Exodus - Another New Song Online
"Class Dismissed (A Hate Primer)", a new song from US metallers Exodus, is available for streaming at the band's MySpace page.
"Class Dismissed (A Hate Primer)" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Exhibit B: The Human Condition, which is scheduled for release on May 7 in Europe (on May 18 in North America) via Nuclear Blast Records.
Guitarist/songwriter Gary Holt shares the background on the newly uploaded song: "We decided to give everybody another taste of the new record... and it's about one of America's favorite pastimes, the school shooting. This song was primarily inspired by the massacre at Virginia Tech, as well as Columbine and the many other instances of unhinged individuals who decided to take out their wrath on their classmates, going all the way back to (University of Texas at Austin's 1966 tower sniper) Charles J. Whitman."
Exhibit B: The Human Condition cover art] tracklist:
01. The Ballad Of Leonard And Charles
02. Beyond The Pale
03. Hammer And Life
04. Class Dismissed (A Hate Primer)
05. Downfall
06. March Of The Sycophants
07. Nanking
08. Burn, Hollywood, Burn
09. Democide
10. The Sun Is My Destroyer
11. A Perpetual State Of Indifference
12. Good Riddance
13. Devil's Teeth
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"Class Dismissed (A Hate Primer)" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Exhibit B: The Human Condition, which is scheduled for release on May 7 in Europe (on May 18 in North America) via Nuclear Blast Records.
Guitarist/songwriter Gary Holt shares the background on the newly uploaded song: "We decided to give everybody another taste of the new record... and it's about one of America's favorite pastimes, the school shooting. This song was primarily inspired by the massacre at Virginia Tech, as well as Columbine and the many other instances of unhinged individuals who decided to take out their wrath on their classmates, going all the way back to (University of Texas at Austin's 1966 tower sniper) Charles J. Whitman."
Exhibit B: The Human Condition cover art] tracklist:
01. The Ballad Of Leonard And Charles
02. Beyond The Pale
03. Hammer And Life
04. Class Dismissed (A Hate Primer)
05. Downfall
06. March Of The Sycophants
07. Nanking
08. Burn, Hollywood, Burn
09. Democide
10. The Sun Is My Destroyer
11. A Perpetual State Of Indifference
12. Good Riddance
13. Devil's Teeth
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Exodus |
Yakuza - New Song Online
US metallers Yakuza will release their forthcoming album, Of Seismic Consequence, on June 8 via Profound Lore Records.
A new song from Of Seismic Consequence, entitled "Stones And Bones", is available for free download at this location.
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A new song from Of Seismic Consequence, entitled "Stones And Bones", is available for free download at this location.
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| Source: | profoundlorerecords.com |
Crystal Eyes - Working On New Album
Swedish metallers Crystal Eyes have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"We've been getting a lot of questions lately about the status of Crystal Eyes so here it is: We're still alive and somewhere in the middle of the songwriting process for the 7th album. It's far too early to talk about release dates but since the speed and the Halford screams are back in the new songs it will be worth the wait.
If you want to see Crystal Eyes live don't miss the gig in Borås in Sweden on the 24th of April. We're hoping to announce some more dates soon."
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"We've been getting a lot of questions lately about the status of Crystal Eyes so here it is: We're still alive and somewhere in the middle of the songwriting process for the 7th album. It's far too early to talk about release dates but since the speed and the Halford screams are back in the new songs it will be worth the wait.
If you want to see Crystal Eyes live don't miss the gig in Borås in Sweden on the 24th of April. We're hoping to announce some more dates soon."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Crystal Eyes |
Melvins - Audio Samples Of Entire New Album
Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on The Bride Screamed Murder, the forthcoming album from US metallers Melvins, are available for streaming at this location.
The Bride Screamed Murder will be released on June 1 via Ipecac Recordings.
The Bride Screamed Murder cover art] tracklist:
01. The Water Glass
02. Evil New War God
03. Pig House
04. I'll Finish You Off
05. Electric Flower
06. Hospital Up
07. Inhumanity And Death
08. My Generation
09. P.G. x 3
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The Bride Screamed Murder will be released on June 1 via Ipecac Recordings.
The Bride Screamed Murder cover art] tracklist:
01. The Water Glass
02. Evil New War God
03. Pig House
04. I'll Finish You Off
05. Electric Flower
06. Hospital Up
07. Inhumanity And Death
08. My Generation
09. P.G. x 3
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| Source: | amazon.com |
| Band profile: | Melvins |
Despised Icon - Breaking Up
Official press release
The time has come for us to move on. Some of us have recently reached a new chapter in their lives, starting families, buying houses and pursuing other careers to make it all happen. Writing music, touring and leaving home for months at a time is slowly becoming impossible because of that. We all decided that it'd be best to pull the plug now and end things right.
It's hard to believe we started this band almost 10 years ago already. At first, Despised Icon was mostly just an excuse to hang out, write brutal slam riffs and play local shows once in a while. With your support, we got the opportunity to actually play music for a living, make friends around the world, be MVPs and travel to places we never even dreamed of visiting in our lifetime. Thank you all for some of the best times of our lives.
We're currently working on setting up our final tours in Canada, USA and Europe. Expect to see us in a town near you sometime before the end of the year. If all goes as planned, we'll also be touring Australia and Asia for the first time in the fall. We'll keep you posted on everything. These last shows will be fucking epic! See you guys then!
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The time has come for us to move on. Some of us have recently reached a new chapter in their lives, starting families, buying houses and pursuing other careers to make it all happen. Writing music, touring and leaving home for months at a time is slowly becoming impossible because of that. We all decided that it'd be best to pull the plug now and end things right.
It's hard to believe we started this band almost 10 years ago already. At first, Despised Icon was mostly just an excuse to hang out, write brutal slam riffs and play local shows once in a while. With your support, we got the opportunity to actually play music for a living, make friends around the world, be MVPs and travel to places we never even dreamed of visiting in our lifetime. Thank you all for some of the best times of our lives.
We're currently working on setting up our final tours in Canada, USA and Europe. Expect to see us in a town near you sometime before the end of the year. If all goes as planned, we'll also be touring Australia and Asia for the first time in the fall. We'll keep you posted on everything. These last shows will be fucking epic! See you guys then!
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Despised Icon |