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Throes Of Dawn - New Song Online
Finnish metallers Throes Of Dawn have posted online a new song, "Ignition Of The Grey Sky", on their MySpace page.
"Ignition Of The Grey Sky" comes off the band's forthcoming album, The Great Fleet Of Echoes, which is scheduled for release on February 19 via Firebox Records during the Finnish Metal Expo.
The Great Fleet Of Echoes cover art] tracklist:
01. Entropy
02. Ignition Of The Grey Sky
03. Velvet Chokehold
04. Soft Whispers Of The Chemical Sun
05. Chloroform
06. Slow Motion
07. We Have Ways To Hurt You
08. Lethe
09. The Great Fleet Of Echoes
10. Blue Dead Skies
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"Ignition Of The Grey Sky" comes off the band's forthcoming album, The Great Fleet Of Echoes, which is scheduled for release on February 19 via Firebox Records during the Finnish Metal Expo.
The Great Fleet Of Echoes cover art] tracklist:
01. Entropy
02. Ignition Of The Grey Sky
03. Velvet Chokehold
04. Soft Whispers Of The Chemical Sun
05. Chloroform
06. Slow Motion
07. We Have Ways To Hurt You
08. Lethe
09. The Great Fleet Of Echoes
10. Blue Dead Skies
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Throes Of Dawn |
Chthonian - Two New Songs online
Finnish metallers Chthonian have posted online two new songs, "You Will Not Lie To Me, Christ!" and "The Filthmonger", on their MySpace page.
The two new songs come off the band's forthcoming album, The Preachings Of Hate Are Lord, which is scheduled for release on February 18 via Woodcut Records.
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The two new songs come off the band's forthcoming album, The Preachings Of Hate Are Lord, which is scheduled for release on February 18 via Woodcut Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Mantic Ritual - New Album On The Way
Guitarist Jeff Potts of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based old-school metallers Mantic Ritual has issued the following update:
"For the first time in a year, we're at home and we're doing something other than planning our next heavy-metal-family-roadtrip: We're writing and rehearsing new material (some of which was heard on the Marduk tour) for our second album. I don't want to create any false hopes or break any promises down the road, so I'm not going to say when the writing will be done or when the recording will take place, but, I can tell you that we're all really excited about the new songs and that old and new fans alike will agree that they're a step up from what we've done so far.
Going on six tours (with 13 other bands) in one year has done a lot to inspire and educate us, so we're all pretty full of new ideas, lyrics, riffs, licks, songs, etc., and we can't wait to share them with all of you. As soon as we're done, we'll be in the studio and back on the road as soon as possible!"
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"For the first time in a year, we're at home and we're doing something other than planning our next heavy-metal-family-roadtrip: We're writing and rehearsing new material (some of which was heard on the Marduk tour) for our second album. I don't want to create any false hopes or break any promises down the road, so I'm not going to say when the writing will be done or when the recording will take place, but, I can tell you that we're all really excited about the new songs and that old and new fans alike will agree that they're a step up from what we've done so far.
Going on six tours (with 13 other bands) in one year has done a lot to inspire and educate us, so we're all pretty full of new ideas, lyrics, riffs, licks, songs, etc., and we can't wait to share them with all of you. As soon as we're done, we'll be in the studio and back on the road as soon as possible!"
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Mantic Ritual |
Arsis - New Video Online
"Forced To Rock", the new video from US metallers Arsis, has been made available online. The clip was filmed last month with MyGoodEye (The Red Chord, Goatwhore, The Black Dahlia Murder).
Commented mainman James Malone: "I don't think I have the vocabulary to properly express how excited I am for the video clip "Forced To Rock" to be unleashed upon an expecting metal community. The video was shot in sub-zero temperatures and we were truly suffering the entire time, but I guess all great art comes from suffering. I would like to give Kim Dylla (vocalist of the band This Means You) the biggest thank you ever for her participation in our video and for forcing us to rock. The video shoot was something I will never forget."
"Forced To Rock" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Starve For The Devil, which is due to be released on February 5 in Europe (February 9 in the US) via Nuclear Blast Records.
Starve For The Devil cover art] tracklist:
01. Forced To Rock
02. A March For The Sick
03. From Soulless To Shattered (Art In Dying)
04. Beyond Forlorn
05. The Ten Of Swords
06. Closer To Cold
07. Sick Perfection
08. Half Past Corpse O'Clock
09. Escape Artist
10. Sable Rising
11. A Pound Of Flesh (For The Hell Of It)
12. The Lake King Diamond cover]
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Commented mainman James Malone: "I don't think I have the vocabulary to properly express how excited I am for the video clip "Forced To Rock" to be unleashed upon an expecting metal community. The video was shot in sub-zero temperatures and we were truly suffering the entire time, but I guess all great art comes from suffering. I would like to give Kim Dylla (vocalist of the band This Means You) the biggest thank you ever for her participation in our video and for forcing us to rock. The video shoot was something I will never forget."
"Forced To Rock" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Starve For The Devil, which is due to be released on February 5 in Europe (February 9 in the US) via Nuclear Blast Records.
Starve For The Devil cover art] tracklist:
01. Forced To Rock
02. A March For The Sick
03. From Soulless To Shattered (Art In Dying)
04. Beyond Forlorn
05. The Ten Of Swords
06. Closer To Cold
07. Sick Perfection
08. Half Past Corpse O'Clock
09. Escape Artist
10. Sable Rising
11. A Pound Of Flesh (For The Hell Of It)
12. The Lake King Diamond cover]
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Arsis |
1349 - Sign With Indie Recordings
Official press release
Indie Recordings are very proud to announce the signing of 1349.
The Norwegian black metal band 1349 rose from the ashes of Alvheim in 1997, and in 2003 they released their debut album, Liberation.
Since then, 1349 have added three more albums to their critically acclaimed catalogue and this spring 1349 will return with their fifth full length album.
1349 will also embark on a big tour later this year and are also confirmed to play at this year's Wacken Open Air Festival and Summer Breeze Festival.
Stay tuned for further information about the upcoming release and tour dates.
Archaon comments: "Finally, after a long wait, much planning and with equal amounts of anticipation, we're proud to announce that we have chosen Indie Recordings as cooperation partner. We are extremely eager to set things into motion with them, and are looking into the future with a great deal of excitement. This will be the ultimate team in bringing our fans aural terror in the next years to come."
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Indie Recordings are very proud to announce the signing of 1349.
The Norwegian black metal band 1349 rose from the ashes of Alvheim in 1997, and in 2003 they released their debut album, Liberation.
Since then, 1349 have added three more albums to their critically acclaimed catalogue and this spring 1349 will return with their fifth full length album.
1349 will also embark on a big tour later this year and are also confirmed to play at this year's Wacken Open Air Festival and Summer Breeze Festival.
Stay tuned for further information about the upcoming release and tour dates.
Archaon comments: "Finally, after a long wait, much planning and with equal amounts of anticipation, we're proud to announce that we have chosen Indie Recordings as cooperation partner. We are extremely eager to set things into motion with them, and are looking into the future with a great deal of excitement. This will be the ultimate team in bringing our fans aural terror in the next years to come."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | 1349 |
Krokus - New Song Online
Swiss hard rockers Krokus have posted online a new song, "Hoodoo Woman", on their MySpace page.
"Hoodoo Woman" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Hoodoo, which is scheduled for release on February 26 via Sony Music Switzerland.
Hoodoo cover art] tracklist:
01. Drive It In
02. Hoodoo Woman
03. Born To Be Wild
04. Rock N' Roll Handshake
05. Ride Into The Sun
06. Too Hot
07. In My Blood
08. Dirty Street
09. Keep Me Rolling
10. Shot Of Love
11. Firestar
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"Hoodoo Woman" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Hoodoo, which is scheduled for release on February 26 via Sony Music Switzerland.
Hoodoo cover art] tracklist:
01. Drive It In
02. Hoodoo Woman
03. Born To Be Wild
04. Rock N' Roll Handshake
05. Ride Into The Sun
06. Too Hot
07. In My Blood
08. Dirty Street
09. Keep Me Rolling
10. Shot Of Love
11. Firestar
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Asphyx - New Bassist Announced
Dutch metallers Asphyx have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"Asphyx is pleased to announce that we have a new bassplayer. His name is Alwin Zuur and he already played in the old school death metal band Pulverizer (rip) and is also still guitarist of the Dutch death metal band Escutcheon. Besides the fact that Alwin is a very nice guy he's also a 100% true old school death metalhead who, just like us, only wants one thing and one thing only and that's playing Death... The Brutal Way without compromises.
His first show with Asphyx can be seen on the Hammer Of Doom III fest in Germany. Alwin and Asphyx already rehearsed and it was a great experience with him on board. The match was there. Alwin thinks and plays 100% Asphyx and being already a long time fan he stated himself that "A dream came true".
The reason why we had to replace Wannes were the same as always: musical differences. And since Asphyx is a non-compromising band we had no other choice than to find a suitable replacement.
A replacement in the very person of Alwin of who we think was the missing link. We however wish Wannes all the best for the future, musically and personally and thank him for the past 3 years.
We know that the loyal Asphyx' Hordes Of Disgust will embrace Alwin just as much as we do.
Asphyx."
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"Asphyx is pleased to announce that we have a new bassplayer. His name is Alwin Zuur and he already played in the old school death metal band Pulverizer (rip) and is also still guitarist of the Dutch death metal band Escutcheon. Besides the fact that Alwin is a very nice guy he's also a 100% true old school death metalhead who, just like us, only wants one thing and one thing only and that's playing Death... The Brutal Way without compromises.
His first show with Asphyx can be seen on the Hammer Of Doom III fest in Germany. Alwin and Asphyx already rehearsed and it was a great experience with him on board. The match was there. Alwin thinks and plays 100% Asphyx and being already a long time fan he stated himself that "A dream came true".
The reason why we had to replace Wannes were the same as always: musical differences. And since Asphyx is a non-compromising band we had no other choice than to find a suitable replacement.
A replacement in the very person of Alwin of who we think was the missing link. We however wish Wannes all the best for the future, musically and personally and thank him for the past 3 years.
We know that the loyal Asphyx' Hordes Of Disgust will embrace Alwin just as much as we do.
Asphyx."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Asphyx |
Trigger The Bloodshed - New Album On The Way
UK metallers Trigger The Bloodshed have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"Hey,
It's been a while since we've posted anything, so we thought we'd start fresh in the New Year and bring you an update on album number 3!
So far, drums and guitars have been completely finished and are sounding the tits! Vocals are being recording as I'm writing this blog!
We are pleased to announce the mighty Jacob Hansen (Heaven Shall Burn, Neaera, Maroon, Volbeat, Aborted, The Arcane Order, Hatesphere) will be mixing and mastering the album. And as you can see from the bracketed section, he has perfected the sound of a healthy amount of ridiculous bands! It's going to sound fucking killer!
Keep posted for artwork, track listing and album title.
Studio diary to be posted soon."
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"Hey,
It's been a while since we've posted anything, so we thought we'd start fresh in the New Year and bring you an update on album number 3!
So far, drums and guitars have been completely finished and are sounding the tits! Vocals are being recording as I'm writing this blog!
We are pleased to announce the mighty Jacob Hansen (Heaven Shall Burn, Neaera, Maroon, Volbeat, Aborted, The Arcane Order, Hatesphere) will be mixing and mastering the album. And as you can see from the bracketed section, he has perfected the sound of a healthy amount of ridiculous bands! It's going to sound fucking killer!
Keep posted for artwork, track listing and album title.
Studio diary to be posted soon."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Trigger The Bloodshed |
Gamma Ray - New Video Online
"To The Metal", the new video from German metallers Gamma Ray, has been made available online. The clip was directed by Ronald Matthes.
"To The Metal" comes off the band's forthcoming album, To The Metal, which will be released on January 29 via earMUSIC.
To The Metal cover art] tracklist:
01. Rise
02. Deadlands
03. Mother Angel
04. No Need To Cry
05. Empathy
06. To The Metal
07. All You Need To Know
08. Time To Live
09. Shine Forever
10. Breaking Away
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"To The Metal" comes off the band's forthcoming album, To The Metal, which will be released on January 29 via earMUSIC.
To The Metal cover art] tracklist:
01. Rise
02. Deadlands
03. Mother Angel
04. No Need To Cry
05. Empathy
06. To The Metal
07. All You Need To Know
08. Time To Live
09. Shine Forever
10. Breaking Away
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| Source: | vids.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
Dawn Of Silence - New Album Details
Swedish metallers Dawn Of Silence will release their forthcoming album, entitled Wicked Saint Or Righteous Sinner, on February 24 via GMR Music Group.
The cover artwork of the album was made by C.A. Beckston (Monowasp).
Wicked Saint Or Righteous Sinner cover art] tracklist:
01. Chasing A Ghost
02. Escape The Night
03. Release Me (From Myself)
04. In Quest For Life
05. Cage Of Fear
06. Crucifire
07. Away From Heaven
08. Haunted Dreams
09. Shadow Of Guilt
10. Masquerade
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The cover artwork of the album was made by C.A. Beckston (Monowasp).
Wicked Saint Or Righteous Sinner cover art] tracklist:
01. Chasing A Ghost
02. Escape The Night
03. Release Me (From Myself)
04. In Quest For Life
05. Cage Of Fear
06. Crucifire
07. Away From Heaven
08. Haunted Dreams
09. Shadow Of Guilt
10. Masquerade
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Dawn Of Silence |
Audiovision - Sign With Ulterium Records
Official press release
Ulterium Records are very proud to announce the signing of the Swedish melodic metal band Audiovision to the label. The band's new album Focus will be released later this spring, release dates and more information will be announced within the coming weeks.
The line-up of Audiovision:
Christian Liljegren (Divinefire, ex-Narnia): vocals
Simeon Liljegren (ex-Modest Attraction):- bass & vocals
Torbjörn Weinesjö (Veni Domine): guitars & vocals
Thomas Weinesjö (Veni Domine, Saviour Machine): drums
Olov Andersson (Grand Stand): keyboards & vocals
Audiovision are also just confirmed as opening act for Stryper on three of their European shows, the dates are as follows:
January 26th: Markthalle - Hamburg, Germany
January 27th: KB - Malmö, Sweden
January 28th: Trädgårn - Gothenburg, Sweden
The two up-coming singles from Focus; "Invitation" and "Keep the fire burning" will be performed for the very first time at these shows.
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Ulterium Records are very proud to announce the signing of the Swedish melodic metal band Audiovision to the label. The band's new album Focus will be released later this spring, release dates and more information will be announced within the coming weeks.
The line-up of Audiovision:
Christian Liljegren (Divinefire, ex-Narnia): vocals
Simeon Liljegren (ex-Modest Attraction):- bass & vocals
Torbjörn Weinesjö (Veni Domine): guitars & vocals
Thomas Weinesjö (Veni Domine, Saviour Machine): drums
Olov Andersson (Grand Stand): keyboards & vocals
Audiovision are also just confirmed as opening act for Stryper on three of their European shows, the dates are as follows:
January 26th: Markthalle - Hamburg, Germany
January 27th: KB - Malmö, Sweden
January 28th: Trädgårn - Gothenburg, Sweden
The two up-coming singles from Focus; "Invitation" and "Keep the fire burning" will be performed for the very first time at these shows.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
Immolation - New Song Online
US metallers Immolation have posted online a new song, "The Purge", on their MySpace page.
"The Purge" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Majesty And Decay, which is scheduled for release in Europe on March 5 (on March 9 in US) via Nuclear Blast Records.
Majesty And Decay cover art] tracklist:
01. Intro
02. The Purge
03. A Token Of Malice
04. Majesty And Decay
05. Divine Code
06. In Human Form
07. A Glorious Epoch
08. Interlude
09. A Thunderous Consequence
10. The Rapture Of Ghosts
11. Power And Shame
12. The Comfort Of Cowards
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"The Purge" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Majesty And Decay, which is scheduled for release in Europe on March 5 (on March 9 in US) via Nuclear Blast Records.
Majesty And Decay cover art] tracklist:
01. Intro
02. The Purge
03. A Token Of Malice
04. Majesty And Decay
05. Divine Code
06. In Human Form
07. A Glorious Epoch
08. Interlude
09. A Thunderous Consequence
10. The Rapture Of Ghosts
11. Power And Shame
12. The Comfort Of Cowards
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Immolation |
Annotations Of An Autopsy - Entire New Album Streaming Online
The Reign Of Darkness, the forthcoming album from UK metallers Annotations Of An Autopsy, is available for streaming online in its entirety at the band's MySpace page.
The Reign Of Darkness will be released in Europe on January 22 via Nuclear Blast Records.
The Reign Of Darkness cover art] tracklist:
01. And So It Begins...
02. In Snakes I Bathe
03. Born Dead
04. Bone Crown
05. Emptiness
06. Catastrophic Hybridization
07. VII: The Horror, The Destruction...
08. Impale The Sun
09. Portrait Of Souls
10. Cryogenica
11. Into The Black Slumber
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The Reign Of Darkness will be released in Europe on January 22 via Nuclear Blast Records.
The Reign Of Darkness cover art] tracklist:
01. And So It Begins...
02. In Snakes I Bathe
03. Born Dead
04. Bone Crown
05. Emptiness
06. Catastrophic Hybridization
07. VII: The Horror, The Destruction...
08. Impale The Sun
09. Portrait Of Souls
10. Cryogenica
11. Into The Black Slumber
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Annotations Of An Autopsy |
Wodensthrone - Sign With Candlelight Records
Candlelight Records is very pleased to announce the official signing of UK metallers Wodensthrone.
The band adds: "Wodensthrone are very excited to be working with Candlelight Records; a label that has always embraced quality black metal and pioneered many artists we hold in high esteem. To be on the same label as one of our biggest influences, Emperor, is an incredible and humbling achievement for us. We hope this new alliance with one of metal's most recognisable labels will take us to a new level in our musical careers and give us the opportunity to expose our art to a wider audience and finally take our live performances beyond the shores of Albion. The band hope this is the start of a lasting relationship with Candlelight and we are convinced that UK Black Metal is heading for a renaissance under their banner."
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The band adds: "Wodensthrone are very excited to be working with Candlelight Records; a label that has always embraced quality black metal and pioneered many artists we hold in high esteem. To be on the same label as one of our biggest influences, Emperor, is an incredible and humbling achievement for us. We hope this new alliance with one of metal's most recognisable labels will take us to a new level in our musical careers and give us the opportunity to expose our art to a wider audience and finally take our live performances beyond the shores of Albion. The band hope this is the start of a lasting relationship with Candlelight and we are convinced that UK Black Metal is heading for a renaissance under their banner."
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| Source: | candlelightrecords.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Wodensthrone |
Metsatöll - New Video Online
"Vaid Vaprust", the new video from Estonian metallers Metsatöll, has been made available online. The clip makes use of the animated short film "Suur Tõll", based on an Estonian heroic folk tale, created by Tallinnfilm in 1980, with artwork by Jüri Arrak, written and directed by Rein Raamat.
"Vaid Vaprust" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Äio, which will be released on March 3 via Spinefarm Records.
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"Vaid Vaprust" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Äio, which will be released on March 3 via Spinefarm Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Metsatöll |