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Rammstein - More Censorship Issues
After being censored for the pseudo mini-porn video that was "Pussy" and the controversies surrounding the single "Ich Tu Dir Weh" (I Hurt You) and a picture inside the album booklet displaying guitarist Richard Z. Kruspe spanking a chubby woman wearing only a mask, it seems that also two Rammstein live shows will be censored now.
In November the album Liebe Ist Für Alle Da got "indexed" by the German Federal Department for Media Harmful to Young Persons, making it illegal in Germany for minors to purchase the album, or display it where it can be seen by people underage, effectively banning it from stores. At the time, keyboardist Christian Lorenz expressed surprise at the advisory board's "parochial sense of art" and regretted their apparent inability to detect irony.
Now, the German Family Ministry authorities will not allow the band to perform any songs that have been indexed on both their Dortmund shows. Furthermore, the ministry demands each band member to sign a "written explanation before the concerts, that the indexed songs will indeed not be played." In case of violation, the band faces a fine of ?10,000, per person. Public Order director Ortwin Schafer also stated that the Youth Protection Act will be put into force in conjunction with the police and "fans under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian of a person to attend the concert. Fans without a parent or guardian in attendance will be sent home."
Both concerts, each with over 10,000 attendees, are both sold out. Though the organizers tried to downplay the situation: "We have received no request of the public order of Dortmund", says Silvia Pape of "Concert Team NRW". However, there were already telephone contacts. Pape: "Once we have something on paper, we will forward it on to the management and the band. The final decision lies with the guys. "
The full article (in German) here.
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In November the album Liebe Ist Für Alle Da got "indexed" by the German Federal Department for Media Harmful to Young Persons, making it illegal in Germany for minors to purchase the album, or display it where it can be seen by people underage, effectively banning it from stores. At the time, keyboardist Christian Lorenz expressed surprise at the advisory board's "parochial sense of art" and regretted their apparent inability to detect irony.
Now, the German Family Ministry authorities will not allow the band to perform any songs that have been indexed on both their Dortmund shows. Furthermore, the ministry demands each band member to sign a "written explanation before the concerts, that the indexed songs will indeed not be played." In case of violation, the band faces a fine of ?10,000, per person. Public Order director Ortwin Schafer also stated that the Youth Protection Act will be put into force in conjunction with the police and "fans under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian of a person to attend the concert. Fans without a parent or guardian in attendance will be sent home."
Both concerts, each with over 10,000 attendees, are both sold out. Though the organizers tried to downplay the situation: "We have received no request of the public order of Dortmund", says Silvia Pape of "Concert Team NRW". However, there were already telephone contacts. Pape: "Once we have something on paper, we will forward it on to the management and the band. The final decision lies with the guys. "
The full article (in German) here.
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| Source: | ruhrnachrichten.de |
| Band profile: | Rammstein |
Kekal - Still Disbanded Though Recording New Material
As indecisive as a five-year-old in a toy store, Kekal - the so-called clinically dead metal band from Indonesia - have confirmed a new album is planned for 2010. When avantgarde becomes beyond the grave.
"Good News! Kekal is NOT dead, and it is proven that new songs are currently in the production.
After speculations about the current status of Kekal following the departures of all band members last year, it is confirmed that a new Kekal studio album is planned for 2010.
The new album will be some sort of "collective effort". It means that all 3 former key members (Jeff, Azhar Levi and Leo) have contributed in making "the whole art-form in one package", while not limited only on the music side. Levi is currently making the entire artwork for the album and Jeff is producing the music. Two songs will also have Leo's guitar works.
About the album direction, Jeff told that each song displays its unique character as a balance between electronic and organic elements, rhythm and melody, aggression and atmosphere, simplicity and complexity, beauty and the beast. Confirmed instruments being used on recording are: electric & guitars, drums, samples from field-recordings, theremin, analog synths, vocals, vocoder, and TR-808.
The album will redefine the term "experimental" in its true sense, but yet listeners will find it accessible and digestible.
Kekal is currently looking for a potential record label to release the album on CD and digital later this year. More details including tracklisting and album title will be announced in the coming months.
However, there is no plan for Jeff, Levi and Leo to rejoin Kekal. Kekal will stay memberless."
So what now? Kekal is not dead, but not active either, but somehow you're still active? And the band stays memberless but still the key musicians are working back together on new material under the Kekal moniker? And if you're memberless, who's going to sign the contract of the record deal, huh? What is this? A smart marketing trick for a Zombie Jesus concept album? You're either disbanded or you're not. Make up your mind already. Metal is not a shoe outlet.
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"Good News! Kekal is NOT dead, and it is proven that new songs are currently in the production.
After speculations about the current status of Kekal following the departures of all band members last year, it is confirmed that a new Kekal studio album is planned for 2010.
The new album will be some sort of "collective effort". It means that all 3 former key members (Jeff, Azhar Levi and Leo) have contributed in making "the whole art-form in one package", while not limited only on the music side. Levi is currently making the entire artwork for the album and Jeff is producing the music. Two songs will also have Leo's guitar works.
About the album direction, Jeff told that each song displays its unique character as a balance between electronic and organic elements, rhythm and melody, aggression and atmosphere, simplicity and complexity, beauty and the beast. Confirmed instruments being used on recording are: electric & guitars, drums, samples from field-recordings, theremin, analog synths, vocals, vocoder, and TR-808.
The album will redefine the term "experimental" in its true sense, but yet listeners will find it accessible and digestible.
Kekal is currently looking for a potential record label to release the album on CD and digital later this year. More details including tracklisting and album title will be announced in the coming months.
However, there is no plan for Jeff, Levi and Leo to rejoin Kekal. Kekal will stay memberless."
So what now? Kekal is not dead, but not active either, but somehow you're still active? And the band stays memberless but still the key musicians are working back together on new material under the Kekal moniker? And if you're memberless, who's going to sign the contract of the record deal, huh? What is this? A smart marketing trick for a Zombie Jesus concept album? You're either disbanded or you're not. Make up your mind already. Metal is not a shoe outlet.
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| Source: | kekal.org |
| Band profile: | Kekal |
The Vision Bleak - New Album Tracklist Revealed
Set Sail To Mystery, the fourth album from The Vision Bleak, is going to contain the following tracks:
01. A Curse Of The Grandest Kind
02. Descend Into Maelstrom
03. I Dined With The Swans
04. A Romance With The Grave
05. The Outsider
06. Mother Nothingness (The Triumph Of Ubbo Sathla)
07. The Foul Within
08. He Who Paints The Black Of Night
The Vision Bleak will also record an alternative version of "I Dined With The Swans" entirely sung by Kvarforth (Shining), which fathoms the morbid atmosphere of the track even further.
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01. A Curse Of The Grandest Kind
02. Descend Into Maelstrom
03. I Dined With The Swans
04. A Romance With The Grave
05. The Outsider
06. Mother Nothingness (The Triumph Of Ubbo Sathla)
07. The Foul Within
08. He Who Paints The Black Of Night
The Vision Bleak will also record an alternative version of "I Dined With The Swans" entirely sung by Kvarforth (Shining), which fathoms the morbid atmosphere of the track even further.
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| Source: | prophecyproductions.de |
| Band profile: | The Vision Bleak |
Will 'O' Wisp - To Record New Album
Guitarist Paolo Puppo from underground Italian Gothic metallers Will 'O' Wisp has announced they will enter Nadir Recording Studios in Genova any time soon. Will 'O' Wisp will be recording their third album after eight years of silence, following the release of Enchiridion (1997) and Unseen (2002). The album will be entitled Kosmo and will feature Filippo Oinos on drums (ex-Sadist, Thy-Nature). The record will also be produced by Sadist keyboard/guitar player Tommy Talamanca.
The underground band (no use for a MySpace page) is said to have had a large consensus all around Europe at the end of the 90's among goth-death metallers with their releases.
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The underground band (no use for a MySpace page) is said to have had a large consensus all around Europe at the end of the 90's among goth-death metallers with their releases.
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| Source: | nadirmusic.net |
Weedeater - Album Recording Postponed, Vocalist Shot Himself In The Foot
And the award for epic fail of the week goes to...
Never afraid to stir things up a little, Sludge metal act Weedeater are forced to postpone upcoming tour dates and album recordings, after Dave "Dixie" Collins having a little accident. Apparently the ex-Buzzov*en and Bongzilla vocalist/bassist shot himself in the foot while cleaning a (loaded) shotgun. Classic.
With a sense of humor, the rest of the band posted the following statement: "As most of you know, here in the Weedeater camp we pride ourselves on a long tradition of shooting our band in the proverbial foot right before we're supposed to do something important. Whether it's a big tour, a recording session, or whatever else we're supposed to do, invariably we will find some way to try and thwart our grandiose plans. Well, it's no different for this recording session, except that this time we really did shoot ourselves in the foot.
In fact we regret to inform all of you that this weekend, Dixie Dave shot his big toe off whilst cleaning his favorite shotgun. Yup, that's right. When reached for comment, Mr. Collins gave a quote that speaks for itself: "It wasn't my intention to shoot off my big toe. This really fucking sucks and the pain is unbearable." Mr. Collin's doctors have advised that he is to be bedridden for the next few weeks during his recovery. This will obviously affect the recording session (and the few surrounding shows in Jan/Feb), which will now have to be postponed until after the March/April "nine-toe" tour. Said tour is still 100% on, however, so check back soon for updates on venues and exact dates. It looks like the support bands will be awesome and the band is really stoked to play this new material after touring for so many years on the same basic set. Yeah... we knew that too, sorry but we're about to make good on it. And of course after all, we gotta keep workin', like workin' men do. Shooting your big toe off isn't free, for fuck's sake!
So to re-cap... Keko sacrificed his pinkie for Down/Melvins, Shep broke his hand for Today Is The Day, and now Dixie has generously offered up his big toe for Steve Albini to nibble on. Unless overtly fond of Limburger cheese and rotten flesh, Master Steve is advised to decline."
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Never afraid to stir things up a little, Sludge metal act Weedeater are forced to postpone upcoming tour dates and album recordings, after Dave "Dixie" Collins having a little accident. Apparently the ex-Buzzov*en and Bongzilla vocalist/bassist shot himself in the foot while cleaning a (loaded) shotgun. Classic.
With a sense of humor, the rest of the band posted the following statement: "As most of you know, here in the Weedeater camp we pride ourselves on a long tradition of shooting our band in the proverbial foot right before we're supposed to do something important. Whether it's a big tour, a recording session, or whatever else we're supposed to do, invariably we will find some way to try and thwart our grandiose plans. Well, it's no different for this recording session, except that this time we really did shoot ourselves in the foot.
In fact we regret to inform all of you that this weekend, Dixie Dave shot his big toe off whilst cleaning his favorite shotgun. Yup, that's right. When reached for comment, Mr. Collins gave a quote that speaks for itself: "It wasn't my intention to shoot off my big toe. This really fucking sucks and the pain is unbearable." Mr. Collin's doctors have advised that he is to be bedridden for the next few weeks during his recovery. This will obviously affect the recording session (and the few surrounding shows in Jan/Feb), which will now have to be postponed until after the March/April "nine-toe" tour. Said tour is still 100% on, however, so check back soon for updates on venues and exact dates. It looks like the support bands will be awesome and the band is really stoked to play this new material after touring for so many years on the same basic set. Yeah... we knew that too, sorry but we're about to make good on it. And of course after all, we gotta keep workin', like workin' men do. Shooting your big toe off isn't free, for fuck's sake!
So to re-cap... Keko sacrificed his pinkie for Down/Melvins, Shep broke his hand for Today Is The Day, and now Dixie has generously offered up his big toe for Steve Albini to nibble on. Unless overtly fond of Limburger cheese and rotten flesh, Master Steve is advised to decline."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Derdian - New Album Details
Italian Symphonic Power metal outfit Derdian are set to release their third opus, entitled New Era Pt. 3 - The Apocalypse, on March 2nd through Magna Carta Records. Derdian entered the studio last May to release the following part to War Of The Gods, in the New Era series.
New Era Pt. 3 - The Apocalypse cover art] tracklist:
01. Preludio
02. The Spell
03. Battleplan
04. Black Rose
05. Her Spirit Will Fly Again
06. Dreams
07. Divine Embrace
08. The Prophecy
09. Burn
10. Forevermore
11. Revolt
12. Presagio
13. The Apocalypse
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New Era Pt. 3 - The Apocalypse cover art] tracklist:
01. Preludio
02. The Spell
03. Battleplan
04. Black Rose
05. Her Spirit Will Fly Again
06. Dreams
07. Divine Embrace
08. The Prophecy
09. Burn
10. Forevermore
11. Revolt
12. Presagio
13. The Apocalypse
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Derdian |
Sinbreed - To Release Debut Album
Ulterium Records will release the debut album When Worlds Collide by German power metal band Sinbreed (previously called Neoshine) on March 26th for the European market. Release dates for Japan and North America will be announced shortly.
Sinbreed is the project around 27 year old Guitarist Flo Laurin who joined forces with dedicated artists of the European metal scene, including Blind Guardian drummer Frederik Ehmke. The blistering combination of speed, melodic and aggressive arrangements combined with high and soaring vocals characterizes Sinbreed's distinctive Power metal.
Sinbreed full line-up is:
Herbie Langhans Seventh Avenue] - Vocals
Frederik Ehmke Blind Guardian] - Drums
Alexander Schulz - Bass
Flo Laurin - Guitars, Keys
When Worlds Collide cover art] tracklist:
01. Newborn Tomorrow
02. Book Of Life
03. When Worlds Collide
04. Dust To Dust
05. Infinity's Call
06. Through The Dark
07. Enemy Lines
08. Room 101
09. Arise
10. Salvation
When Worlds Collide was mixed and mastered by Markus Teske Symphony X, Vanden Plas] and the artwork was created by Felipe Machado Franco Iced Earth, Ayreon]. Guests on the album includes Thomas Rettke RedKey, ex-Heavens Gate], Joost van den Broek Ayreon, Star One] and Morten Sandager Pretty Maids].
At the band's MySpace profile you can listen to the entire opening track "Newborn Tomorrow" and short clips of three other tracks from the album.
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Sinbreed is the project around 27 year old Guitarist Flo Laurin who joined forces with dedicated artists of the European metal scene, including Blind Guardian drummer Frederik Ehmke. The blistering combination of speed, melodic and aggressive arrangements combined with high and soaring vocals characterizes Sinbreed's distinctive Power metal.
Sinbreed full line-up is:
Herbie Langhans Seventh Avenue] - Vocals
Frederik Ehmke Blind Guardian] - Drums
Alexander Schulz - Bass
Flo Laurin - Guitars, Keys
When Worlds Collide cover art] tracklist:
01. Newborn Tomorrow
02. Book Of Life
03. When Worlds Collide
04. Dust To Dust
05. Infinity's Call
06. Through The Dark
07. Enemy Lines
08. Room 101
09. Arise
10. Salvation
When Worlds Collide was mixed and mastered by Markus Teske Symphony X, Vanden Plas] and the artwork was created by Felipe Machado Franco Iced Earth, Ayreon]. Guests on the album includes Thomas Rettke RedKey, ex-Heavens Gate], Joost van den Broek Ayreon, Star One] and Morten Sandager Pretty Maids].
At the band's MySpace profile you can listen to the entire opening track "Newborn Tomorrow" and short clips of three other tracks from the album.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
MotherFUDD Fest - Attempt To Set World Record For Most People Headbanging Simultaneously
The South African festival MotherFUDD The Gathering 2010 will be hosting the first ever Official Guinness World Record for "The Most People Headbanging Simultaneously". The record will be set on 13 March 2010 at 2pm at the Malonjeni Guest Farm in Johannesburg.
The organization states: "We are very proud indeed, not only that it will be us Fudders that make our international mark but also that it's South Africans that will be setting it. Everything is good to go."
The song that will set the World Record will be a remake of Blackmore's Night - All For One. The .mp3 can be downloaded here.
21 of South Africa's top metal acts are set to play the festival. The full line-up includes the following bands: Agro, All Forlorn, Architecture Of Aggression, Bile Of Man, Chromium, Emperium, Erebus, Fragmented Children, Haggis And Bong, Instrametal, Juggernaught, Loathe, Mazaru, Nighthawk, Red Helen, Reverend Henry Kane, Rhutz, Riddare Av Koden, Sacrifist, Sathern and Stigmata Dawn.
According to the festival site, MotherFUDD The Gathering is an annual, self-financed Heavy Metal & Hard Rock festival which helps bands promote their own special music. It is not a commercial event. The bands are MotherFudd's first priority.
With this attempt, the festival already earned a world record in our books for setting a metal world record that doesn't include Manowar. Congratulations!
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The organization states: "We are very proud indeed, not only that it will be us Fudders that make our international mark but also that it's South Africans that will be setting it. Everything is good to go."
The song that will set the World Record will be a remake of Blackmore's Night - All For One. The .mp3 can be downloaded here.
21 of South Africa's top metal acts are set to play the festival. The full line-up includes the following bands: Agro, All Forlorn, Architecture Of Aggression, Bile Of Man, Chromium, Emperium, Erebus, Fragmented Children, Haggis And Bong, Instrametal, Juggernaught, Loathe, Mazaru, Nighthawk, Red Helen, Reverend Henry Kane, Rhutz, Riddare Av Koden, Sacrifist, Sathern and Stigmata Dawn.
According to the festival site, MotherFUDD The Gathering is an annual, self-financed Heavy Metal & Hard Rock festival which helps bands promote their own special music. It is not a commercial event. The bands are MotherFudd's first priority.
With this attempt, the festival already earned a world record in our books for setting a metal world record that doesn't include Manowar. Congratulations!
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| Source: | motherfudd.com |
| Event: | MotherFUDD The Gathering |
Fleshgod Apocalypse - Enter The Studio This Week To Record New EP
Fleshgod Apocalypse are going to hit "16th Cellar Studios" this week to record their new EP called Mafia.
Bassist Paolo Rossi states: "We can't wait to spread this new material around, these new songs sond more epic than ever, faster and violent as well; so get ready for a new blast of classical insanity! Moreover, that's the first effort of the new line up and we're very excited about that."
Recording line-up will be:
Tommaso Riccardi - Lead Vocals, Guitars
Paolo Rossi (ex-Tyrannic Ethical Reconstruction) - Vocals, Bass
Cristiano Trionfera - Vocals, Guitars
Francesco Paoli (Hour Of Penance, ex-Tyrannic Ethical Reconstruction) - Drums, Guitars and Vocals
Francesco Ferrini - Piano
Stay tuned, and keep looking at http://www.myspace.com/fleshgodapocalypse for further news.
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Bassist Paolo Rossi states: "We can't wait to spread this new material around, these new songs sond more epic than ever, faster and violent as well; so get ready for a new blast of classical insanity! Moreover, that's the first effort of the new line up and we're very excited about that."
Recording line-up will be:
Tommaso Riccardi - Lead Vocals, Guitars
Paolo Rossi (ex-Tyrannic Ethical Reconstruction) - Vocals, Bass
Cristiano Trionfera - Vocals, Guitars
Francesco Paoli (Hour Of Penance, ex-Tyrannic Ethical Reconstruction) - Drums, Guitars and Vocals
Francesco Ferrini - Piano
Stay tuned, and keep looking at http://www.myspace.com/fleshgodapocalypse for further news.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Fleshgod Apocalypse |
Abscess - New Album Out In March
Bay Area death metal band, Abscess has announced the release date for its latest effort, Dawn of Inhumanity. The new record, which is the follow up to 2007's, Horrorhammer, will hit stores in the US on March 9th (March 15th Europe) via Peaceville Records.
Dawn of Inhumanity was recorded at the famous Fantasy Studios, CA in October 2009, with experienced engineer Adam Munoz helping to produce this latest spawn. The result is an unrivaled nightmare of raw experimental extremity. Including special guest vocal appearances by the Darkthrone duo, this is twisted, dirty punk death without limits!
Abscess drummer/vocalist, Chris Reifert, states: "Bursting through the boundaries of brutality, Abscess surpasses all previous efforts and presents a death metal masterpiece filled with insanity, violence and mind blowing savagery."
The cover art for Dawn of Inhumanity was produced by top artist, Dennis Dread (Darkthrone, Autopsy), with booklet art courtesy of Abscess's own Chris Reifert. Dawn of Inhumanity also marks the final release of Darkthrone's Tyrant Syndicate Productions, sub-label of Peaceville Records.
Featuring former members of the legendary bands Autopsy, Death and Von, Abscess hail from Oakland California, joining together in 1994 to start their very own brand of "Sickodelia". They released their first studio album, Seminal Vampires and Maggot Men, in 1996.
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Dawn of Inhumanity was recorded at the famous Fantasy Studios, CA in October 2009, with experienced engineer Adam Munoz helping to produce this latest spawn. The result is an unrivaled nightmare of raw experimental extremity. Including special guest vocal appearances by the Darkthrone duo, this is twisted, dirty punk death without limits!
Abscess drummer/vocalist, Chris Reifert, states: "Bursting through the boundaries of brutality, Abscess surpasses all previous efforts and presents a death metal masterpiece filled with insanity, violence and mind blowing savagery."
The cover art for Dawn of Inhumanity was produced by top artist, Dennis Dread (Darkthrone, Autopsy), with booklet art courtesy of Abscess's own Chris Reifert. Dawn of Inhumanity also marks the final release of Darkthrone's Tyrant Syndicate Productions, sub-label of Peaceville Records.
Featuring former members of the legendary bands Autopsy, Death and Von, Abscess hail from Oakland California, joining together in 1994 to start their very own brand of "Sickodelia". They released their first studio album, Seminal Vampires and Maggot Men, in 1996.
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| Source: | fresnomediausa.com |
| Band profile: | Autopsy |
Locrian - New Album To Feature Yakuza, Nachtmystium Guest Appearances
Locrian have completed their new collaborative studio album, entitled Territories. The album was recorded in January 2009 at Phantom Manor Studios in Chicago, IL and features numerous collaborators including Andrew Scherer (Velnias), Mark Solotroff (Bloodyminded), Bruce Lamont (Yakuza), and Blake Judd (Nachtmystium). The album will also be a collaboration between four labels from three countries: At War With False Noise (UK), Basses Frequences (France), Bloodlust! (USA), and Small Doses (USA). Territories is Locrian's second studio album and is slated for a March 1st release.
Territories cover art] tracklist:
01. Inverted Ruins
02. Between Barrows
03. Procession of Ancestral Brutalism
04. Ring Road
05. Antediluvian Territory
06. The Columnless Arcade
A press release reads as follows: André Foisy and Terence Hannum have spent the last several years honing the Locrian sound. They've taken elements from noise, power electronics, drone, and black metal to come up with a truly unique sound reflecting the sprawling urban decay surrounding them in Chicago. After nearly two dozen releases, they've found themselves in the world of Territories. For this release, Locrian has pulled out all the stops and fleshed out the band with the help of Mark Solotroff (Bloodyminded, Anatomy Of Habit) on vocals and synthesizers, Blake Judd (Nachtmystium) on guitar, Bruce Lamont (Yakuza) on saxophone and vocals, and Andrew Scherer (Velnias) on drums. The results of this massive collaborative effort are apparent from the moment the album starts. The textures run darker and deeper; the vocals - sometimes three layers deep - seem to be conjured from the decrepit muck of a failed civilization; the feedback takes on a more pronounced presence; and the big band allows for full-on black metal assaults that burst out of the tortured drones Locrian have come to be known for. Truly a case of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts, Territories may well be the most fully realized form of Locrian's dystopic vision.
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Territories cover art] tracklist:
01. Inverted Ruins
02. Between Barrows
03. Procession of Ancestral Brutalism
04. Ring Road
05. Antediluvian Territory
06. The Columnless Arcade
A press release reads as follows: André Foisy and Terence Hannum have spent the last several years honing the Locrian sound. They've taken elements from noise, power electronics, drone, and black metal to come up with a truly unique sound reflecting the sprawling urban decay surrounding them in Chicago. After nearly two dozen releases, they've found themselves in the world of Territories. For this release, Locrian has pulled out all the stops and fleshed out the band with the help of Mark Solotroff (Bloodyminded, Anatomy Of Habit) on vocals and synthesizers, Blake Judd (Nachtmystium) on guitar, Bruce Lamont (Yakuza) on saxophone and vocals, and Andrew Scherer (Velnias) on drums. The results of this massive collaborative effort are apparent from the moment the album starts. The textures run darker and deeper; the vocals - sometimes three layers deep - seem to be conjured from the decrepit muck of a failed civilization; the feedback takes on a more pronounced presence; and the big band allows for full-on black metal assaults that burst out of the tortured drones Locrian have come to be known for. Truly a case of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts, Territories may well be the most fully realized form of Locrian's dystopic vision.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Gaia Epicus - Tracklist For New Album Revealed
Norwegian power metallers Gaia Epicus have announced more details regarding the band's upcoming fifth studio release. The album will be titled Dark Secrets and will hit the streets in Spring. Album cover art, designed by JP Fournier, will be revealed soon.
Dark Secrets tracklist:
01. Beyond The Universe
02. Hellfire
03. Lost Forever
04. Mirror Of Truth
05. Bounded By Blood
06. Ode To The Past
07. Farewell
08. The Raven
09. Behind These Walls
10. Falling Into The Abyss
11. Dark Secrets
12. Last Chance
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Dark Secrets tracklist:
01. Beyond The Universe
02. Hellfire
03. Lost Forever
04. Mirror Of Truth
05. Bounded By Blood
06. Ode To The Past
07. Farewell
08. The Raven
09. Behind These Walls
10. Falling Into The Abyss
11. Dark Secrets
12. Last Chance
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| Source: | gaia-epicus.com |
| Band profile: | Gaia Epicus |
Murder Therapy - Entire Album Available For Streaming
Italian "psychotic" death metallers Murder Therapy have made their entire debut album Symmetry Of Delirium, released in September, available for streaming. Check it out here.
The band comments: "With the coming of a new year we decided to take another step in doing things our way. We have uploaded our entire album, hoping it will stay online a long time. We know we are not the first band to do this, and will not be the last, although most of the time albums are streamed only for a limited promotional time. We want to use this blog to be clear about what we are doing. There are certain beliefs about the music/internet relationship that we think don't make sense anymore.
To think that downloading an album equals a failure in selling it is madness. Thinking that streaming an entire album could demotivate its purchase is absurd (unless the album is really bad, eh eh). Having the listener find somewhere else (blogspots, Torrents, P2P..) a "preview" of the entire album, instead of having the band present it is nonsense.
So, in the attempt of taking back what is ours and present it to our listeners in the way we think is right, we decided to leave our entire album "Symmetry of Delirium" online. If you think our music is interesting listen to it here and maybe tell us what you think about it, it will be more than appreciated. And if you feel like supporting Murder Therapy, grab our merch online, in a store or at our concerts... now!"
Symmetry Of Delirium cover art] tracklist:
01. The Scourge
02. Extra-Ordinary Perfect Machine
03. Staring At The Zodiac
04. Tales Of The Bizarre
05. Equilibrium
06. Two Shots In Colebrook
07. Hidden In Lies
08. Asymmetry
09. Delirium
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The band comments: "With the coming of a new year we decided to take another step in doing things our way. We have uploaded our entire album, hoping it will stay online a long time. We know we are not the first band to do this, and will not be the last, although most of the time albums are streamed only for a limited promotional time. We want to use this blog to be clear about what we are doing. There are certain beliefs about the music/internet relationship that we think don't make sense anymore.
To think that downloading an album equals a failure in selling it is madness. Thinking that streaming an entire album could demotivate its purchase is absurd (unless the album is really bad, eh eh). Having the listener find somewhere else (blogspots, Torrents, P2P..) a "preview" of the entire album, instead of having the band present it is nonsense.
So, in the attempt of taking back what is ours and present it to our listeners in the way we think is right, we decided to leave our entire album "Symmetry of Delirium" online. If you think our music is interesting listen to it here and maybe tell us what you think about it, it will be more than appreciated. And if you feel like supporting Murder Therapy, grab our merch online, in a store or at our concerts... now!"
Symmetry Of Delirium cover art] tracklist:
01. The Scourge
02. Extra-Ordinary Perfect Machine
03. Staring At The Zodiac
04. Tales Of The Bizarre
05. Equilibrium
06. Two Shots In Colebrook
07. Hidden In Lies
08. Asymmetry
09. Delirium
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Infinite Tales - New Video Online
Ukrainian melodic death metal band Infinite Tales have presented their new video clip for the song "Amoxicillin... Extermination" on New Year's Night in Kiev. Now the video can be watched online. The song comes off the band's debut release, Only The Beginning, released in September.
Only The Beginning cover art] tracklist:
01. Intro. Infinite Tales
02. Amoxicillin... Extermination
03. Running Away
04. Point of No Return
05. No War for This Century
06. Wings
07. DethTale
08. Bridge. Going Down
09. The Night at the Cemetery
10. Waltz in the Flame
11. BloodyField
12. Little More Anger
13. The Warehouse Will Be Your Tomb, Chief
14. Outro. Only the Beginning...
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Only The Beginning cover art] tracklist:
01. Intro. Infinite Tales
02. Amoxicillin... Extermination
03. Running Away
04. Point of No Return
05. No War for This Century
06. Wings
07. DethTale
08. Bridge. Going Down
09. The Night at the Cemetery
10. Waltz in the Flame
11. BloodyField
12. Little More Anger
13. The Warehouse Will Be Your Tomb, Chief
14. Outro. Only the Beginning...
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Imperial Vengeance - Sign To Transcend Records
Official press release
Transcend Management are very pleased to announce the signing of a worldwide management deal with Imperial Vengeance, a British extreme metal act formed in 2007 by C. Edward Alexander (aka Charles Hedger (Cradle Of Filth)) and David Bryan.
The band have an interesting and intriguing angle to their creative persona as they attempt to explore ideas and material firmly rooted in the glory days of the British Empire presenting a wide range of subjects influenced by its' colorful social and military histories, theatre, literature and mythologies.
Having self-released their 4-track EP called Death: August & Royal in early 2008 the band were quickly snapped up by legendary UK label Candlelight Records. The duo then spent the rest of the year writing and recording their debut album At The Going Down Of The Sun. Fuelled by absinthe and cigar smoke, the album contains ten tracks of what the duo have referred to as "Aristocratic Dark Metal" with the title track featuring a specially recorded passage from Harry Patch, who at the age of 110 was the last surviving Tommy to have seen combat in the trenches of the Pashcendale. Mixed and mastered by Brett Caldas-Lima and released 25th July 2009, the CD has been attracting considerable attention and excellent reviews.
The band made it's blistering live debut at The Garage in London, opening for Chthonic closely followed by a set on Remembrance Sunday at Hellfire Festival at Birmingham's NEC to an audience of union flag waving fans. Touring plans for 2010 are well underway and will be revealed in due course.
Rob Ferguson of Transcend commented "I am personally very excited to welcome Imperial Vengeance to our exclusive management roster. I firmly believe that they have a fantastic all round package both musically and visually. It is refreshing to see a band that already has a strong identity, great depth and a true creative vision of where they are heading. I relish the opportunity to assist them in steering the ship towards achieving those goals."
For more information visit http://www.myspace.com/imperialvengeanceuk.
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Transcend Management are very pleased to announce the signing of a worldwide management deal with Imperial Vengeance, a British extreme metal act formed in 2007 by C. Edward Alexander (aka Charles Hedger (Cradle Of Filth)) and David Bryan.
The band have an interesting and intriguing angle to their creative persona as they attempt to explore ideas and material firmly rooted in the glory days of the British Empire presenting a wide range of subjects influenced by its' colorful social and military histories, theatre, literature and mythologies.
Having self-released their 4-track EP called Death: August & Royal in early 2008 the band were quickly snapped up by legendary UK label Candlelight Records. The duo then spent the rest of the year writing and recording their debut album At The Going Down Of The Sun. Fuelled by absinthe and cigar smoke, the album contains ten tracks of what the duo have referred to as "Aristocratic Dark Metal" with the title track featuring a specially recorded passage from Harry Patch, who at the age of 110 was the last surviving Tommy to have seen combat in the trenches of the Pashcendale. Mixed and mastered by Brett Caldas-Lima and released 25th July 2009, the CD has been attracting considerable attention and excellent reviews.
The band made it's blistering live debut at The Garage in London, opening for Chthonic closely followed by a set on Remembrance Sunday at Hellfire Festival at Birmingham's NEC to an audience of union flag waving fans. Touring plans for 2010 are well underway and will be revealed in due course.
Rob Ferguson of Transcend commented "I am personally very excited to welcome Imperial Vengeance to our exclusive management roster. I firmly believe that they have a fantastic all round package both musically and visually. It is refreshing to see a band that already has a strong identity, great depth and a true creative vision of where they are heading. I relish the opportunity to assist them in steering the ship towards achieving those goals."
For more information visit http://www.myspace.com/imperialvengeanceuk.
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| Source: | transcendmediagroup.com |
| Band profile: | Cradle Of Filth |