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Tombs - Complete Work On New Album
Tombs has completed work on their brand new album, Path Of Totality.
Path Of Totality, the follow-up to their acclaimed Winter Hours release, was recorded at Elmwood Recording studios in Dallas, TX with engineer John Congleton (Baroness, Explosions In The Sky, Black Mountain) and has been set for a June 7th North American release date.
Path Of Totality will be available on CD, 2xLP, and digitally and features artwork from Thomas Hooper of Hoopers Electric.
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Additionally, Tombs has announced three-weeks of US tour dates surrounding South By Southwest. The band will tour down to Texas with Castevet and return through the south and east coast with Wormrot.
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Path Of Totality, the follow-up to their acclaimed Winter Hours release, was recorded at Elmwood Recording studios in Dallas, TX with engineer John Congleton (Baroness, Explosions In The Sky, Black Mountain) and has been set for a June 7th North American release date.
Path Of Totality will be available on CD, 2xLP, and digitally and features artwork from Thomas Hooper of Hoopers Electric.
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Additionally, Tombs has announced three-weeks of US tour dates surrounding South By Southwest. The band will tour down to Texas with Castevet and return through the south and east coast with Wormrot.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Tombs |
Brainstorm - New Album Title Revealed
German power metallers Brainstorm are working on a new album, called On The Spur Of The Moment.
Brainstorm vocalist Andy B. Franck issued the following update: "Finally and long awaited, we are in the studio to record our new studio album. We decided to work together with Axel Heckert at the "Studio 22" in Ludwigsburg, near Stuttgart. He is a big fan of the band and we will definitely reach a new level with that album. The new material is even more homogeneous and aggressive than the latest songs we wrote.
Memorial Roots was super, On The Spur Of The Moment will be awesome!"
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Brainstorm vocalist Andy B. Franck issued the following update: "Finally and long awaited, we are in the studio to record our new studio album. We decided to work together with Axel Heckert at the "Studio 22" in Ludwigsburg, near Stuttgart. He is a big fan of the band and we will definitely reach a new level with that album. The new material is even more homogeneous and aggressive than the latest songs we wrote.
Memorial Roots was super, On The Spur Of The Moment will be awesome!"
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Brainstorm |
Vader - To Support Slayer And Megadeth In Poland
Massive Music and Live Nation are glad to inform that Polish death metal veterans Vader have been confirmed as the special support act on the Polish date of the European Carnage Tour 2011 featuring Slayer and Megadeth.
The show will be held on April 11th at the Atlas Arena in Łódź.
The show will be held on April 11th at the Atlas Arena in Łódź.
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Vader |
| Event: | Slayer + Megadeth: European Carnage Tour |
Todtgelichter - Supporting Primordial On German Release Shows
German avantgarde black metal band Todtgelichter will support Primordial on the band's two Redemption at the Puritan's Hand release shows in Germany.
Comments Todtgelichter: "We're glad to inform you that we have been asked by none other than Primordial themselves to support them at their release shows in Essen and Munich! As their newest album Redemption at the Puritan's Hand is due on April 23rd in Europe (April 26th in North America), this exceptional band will play two special release shows."
Also Primordial's A.A. Nemtheanga chimes in: "We have two very special release parties scheduled in Germany for 23rd and 24th of April in Germany, Essen and Munich (Trurock and Backstage). The album will be available at these shows before shop release at a special price and the tickets right now are looking like being 10 euro (12 at the most), there will be special merch, meet and greets, signings and just generally hanging out so make sure to get to those two. Support will come from Todtgelichter from Germany."
More album details were previously reported over here.
Redemption at the Puritan's Hand Release Shows:
23/04/11 - DE - Essen - Turock
24/04/11 - DE - München - Backstage
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Comments Todtgelichter: "We're glad to inform you that we have been asked by none other than Primordial themselves to support them at their release shows in Essen and Munich! As their newest album Redemption at the Puritan's Hand is due on April 23rd in Europe (April 26th in North America), this exceptional band will play two special release shows."
Also Primordial's A.A. Nemtheanga chimes in: "We have two very special release parties scheduled in Germany for 23rd and 24th of April in Germany, Essen and Munich (Trurock and Backstage). The album will be available at these shows before shop release at a special price and the tickets right now are looking like being 10 euro (12 at the most), there will be special merch, meet and greets, signings and just generally hanging out so make sure to get to those two. Support will come from Todtgelichter from Germany."
More album details were previously reported over here.
Redemption at the Puritan's Hand Release Shows:
23/04/11 - DE - Essen - Turock
24/04/11 - DE - München - Backstage
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Todtgelichter |
| Event: | Primordial: Special Release Show |
Saltatio Mortis - Working On New Material
German Folk metal band Saltatio Mortis are currently working on their new studio effort, entitled Sturm Aufs Paradies(trans: Storm Of Paradise), set to be released on September 2nd.
The band just returned from a high adventure holiday in Africa, and are now back in studio. According to an update, the band has almost finished recording the drums, bass and electric guitar tracks. The new songs are sounding great and the band can hardly wait to share them with you. Stay tuned for updates!
The band just returned from a high adventure holiday in Africa, and are now back in studio. According to an update, the band has almost finished recording the drums, bass and electric guitar tracks. The new songs are sounding great and the band can hardly wait to share them with you. Stay tuned for updates!
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Saltatio Mortis |
Saxon - Music Featured In Movie Soundtrack
Saxon have penned two tracks for the forthcoming British film Hybrid Theory.
The movie will be directed by James Erskin (One Night in Turin), and is starring Noel Clarke (Kidulthood), Martin McCann (Killing Bono, Clash of The Titons), Martin Compston (Disappearance of Alice Creed), Craig Conway (Descent, Dog Soldiers, Doomsday). Shooting will begin in June this year.
The tracks feature on Saxon's new album Call to Arms and have been written specially for the film.
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Hybrid Theory follows a group of British soldiers who find themselves in a life or death battle with an enemy beyond their wildest nightmares in this slick Sci-Fi/Horror with a twist.
Hybrid Theory producer Lionel Hicks sums up the collaboration: "It's great to have a band like Saxon involved in the soundtrack to this film. These new songs really capture the mood of the film, and everyone working on it is thrilled."
A teaser trailer for Hybrid Theory will be available to view online at this location in the next few weeks, and rest assured that it will feature the new Saxon tracks extensively!
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The movie will be directed by James Erskin (One Night in Turin), and is starring Noel Clarke (Kidulthood), Martin McCann (Killing Bono, Clash of The Titons), Martin Compston (Disappearance of Alice Creed), Craig Conway (Descent, Dog Soldiers, Doomsday). Shooting will begin in June this year.
The tracks feature on Saxon's new album Call to Arms and have been written specially for the film.
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Hybrid Theory follows a group of British soldiers who find themselves in a life or death battle with an enemy beyond their wildest nightmares in this slick Sci-Fi/Horror with a twist.
Hybrid Theory producer Lionel Hicks sums up the collaboration: "It's great to have a band like Saxon involved in the soundtrack to this film. These new songs really capture the mood of the film, and everyone working on it is thrilled."
A teaser trailer for Hybrid Theory will be available to view online at this location in the next few weeks, and rest assured that it will feature the new Saxon tracks extensively!
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Saxon |
Kauan - New Song Online
"Ikuinen Junan Kulku", a brand-new track from Russian neo-folk/ambient metal act Kauan, has been made available for free download over at this location (mp3).
"Ikuinen Junan Kulku" comes off the band's upcoming new album Kuu..., which will be released later this year through Avantgarde Music.
"Ikuinen Junan Kulku" comes off the band's upcoming new album Kuu..., which will be released later this year through Avantgarde Music.
| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Kauan |
System Of A Down - North American Live Shows Announced
System Of A Down have announced a batch of North American shows. The first group of dates is listed below.
Stated the band: "We're excited to announce a handful of North American headline shows before our trip to Europe this summer. Gogol Bordello will be joining us as special guests."
System Of A Down - North American Tour:
5/10/11 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
5/12/11 - Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena
5/13/11 - Seattle, WA - Key Arena
5/15/11 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
5/18/11 - Denver, CO - Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
5/19/11 - Albuquerque, NM - Hard Rock Casino presents The Pavilion
5/22/11 - Las Vegas, NV - The Pearl
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Stated the band: "We're excited to announce a handful of North American headline shows before our trip to Europe this summer. Gogol Bordello will be joining us as special guests."
System Of A Down - North American Tour:
5/10/11 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
5/12/11 - Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena
5/13/11 - Seattle, WA - Key Arena
5/15/11 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
5/18/11 - Denver, CO - Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
5/19/11 - Albuquerque, NM - Hard Rock Casino presents The Pavilion
5/22/11 - Las Vegas, NV - The Pearl
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| Source: | systemofadown.com |
| Band profile: | System Of A Down |
| Event: | System Of A Down |
Pythia - Album Update
English symphonic power metal band Pythia are currently working on their sophomore release, the follow-up to Beneath The Veiled Embrace.
The band issued the following short update on the progress: "We are currently putting the finishing touches to our second album and will have it finished in the next few weeks. We are very excited by the songs on the album and can't wait to share them with you later in the year as well as getting back to playing some shows!"
The band issued the following short update on the progress: "We are currently putting the finishing touches to our second album and will have it finished in the next few weeks. We are very excited by the songs on the album and can't wait to share them with you later in the year as well as getting back to playing some shows!"
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Pythia |
Vomitory - New Album Details
Swedish death metal band Vomitory have revealed the album artwork and tracklisting for their long-anticipated eighth studio album Opus Mortis VIII.
The new effort was produced, engineered and mixed by Rikard Löfgren in his own Leon music studios. Unsurprisingly the album "proves to be the best sounding Vomitory album ever!"
Opus Mortis VIII will be released on April 23rd/26th in Europe through Metal Blade Records. The limited first edition will be a Digipak featuring four exclusive bonus tracks. Those tracks are re-recorded versions of songs taken off the first two Vomitory albums.
Commented drummer Tobias Gustafsson (The Project Hate MCMXCIX, Torture Division): "Opus Mortis VIII is our eighth album (no shit!) - our eighth Opus of Death. And I dare to say that this is one of the strongest albums we've done, and it most certainly has the most powerful production we've ever had on any album, hands down. For the third time, we worked with Rikard Löfgren in his Leon Music Studios. We raised the bar quite a few notches in the studio - both production-wise and performance-wise, and we couldn't be happier with the result. We are not breaking new death metal ground with this album - that was never Vomitorys' mission - but Opus Mortis VIII offers diversity and dynamics that you haven't quite heard from Vomitory before. Still, this is a very intense and aggressive album in the true Vomitory tradition - all the essential signature details are there. Once you hear the opening track, "Regorge In The Morgue", you will need no further proof of that!"
Opus Mortis VIII [cover art] tracklist:
01. Regorge In The Morgue
02. Bloodstained
03. They Will Burn
04. The Dead Awaken
05. Hate In A Time Of War
06. Torturous Ingenious
07. Forever Damned
08. Shrouded In Darkness
09. Combat Psychosis
10. Requiem For The Fallen
11. Nervegasclouds 2011 [Digipak Bonus]
12. Raped In Their Own Blood 2011 [Digipak Bonus]
13. Redemption 2011 [Digipak Bonus]
14. The Voyage 2011 [Digipak Bonus]
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The new effort was produced, engineered and mixed by Rikard Löfgren in his own Leon music studios. Unsurprisingly the album "proves to be the best sounding Vomitory album ever!"
Opus Mortis VIII will be released on April 23rd/26th in Europe through Metal Blade Records. The limited first edition will be a Digipak featuring four exclusive bonus tracks. Those tracks are re-recorded versions of songs taken off the first two Vomitory albums.
Commented drummer Tobias Gustafsson (The Project Hate MCMXCIX, Torture Division): "Opus Mortis VIII is our eighth album (no shit!) - our eighth Opus of Death. And I dare to say that this is one of the strongest albums we've done, and it most certainly has the most powerful production we've ever had on any album, hands down. For the third time, we worked with Rikard Löfgren in his Leon Music Studios. We raised the bar quite a few notches in the studio - both production-wise and performance-wise, and we couldn't be happier with the result. We are not breaking new death metal ground with this album - that was never Vomitorys' mission - but Opus Mortis VIII offers diversity and dynamics that you haven't quite heard from Vomitory before. Still, this is a very intense and aggressive album in the true Vomitory tradition - all the essential signature details are there. Once you hear the opening track, "Regorge In The Morgue", you will need no further proof of that!"
Opus Mortis VIII [cover art] tracklist:
01. Regorge In The Morgue
02. Bloodstained
03. They Will Burn
04. The Dead Awaken
05. Hate In A Time Of War
06. Torturous Ingenious
07. Forever Damned
08. Shrouded In Darkness
09. Combat Psychosis
10. Requiem For The Fallen
11. Nervegasclouds 2011 [Digipak Bonus]
12. Raped In Their Own Blood 2011 [Digipak Bonus]
13. Redemption 2011 [Digipak Bonus]
14. The Voyage 2011 [Digipak Bonus]
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| Source: | vomitory.net |
| Band profile: | Vomitory |
Spiritual Beggars - To Release Live Album In Japan
Spiritual Beggars - the Swedish stoner band featuring Arch Enemy's Michael Amott and Sharlee D'Angelo, and Firewind vocalist Apollo Papathanasio - will release a live CD titled Return To Live: Loud Park 2010 through their Japanese record label Trooper Entertainment on March 16th.
The disc features eight songs, capturing the bands high-energy performance at the Loudpark Festival at Saitama Super Arena, Japan on October 17th, 2010.
The live recording was mixed in Sweden by Staffan Karlsson and Rickard Bengtsson at Studio Landgren 5.3 and The Sweet Spot Studio, in December 2010. Artwork and design was done by Hippograffix.
Return To Live: Loud Park 2010 [cover art] tracklist:
01. Left Brain Ambassador
02. Beneath The Skin
03. One Man Army
04 Wonderful World
05. Fools Gold
06. Star Born
07. Concrete Horizon
08. Euphoria
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The disc features eight songs, capturing the bands high-energy performance at the Loudpark Festival at Saitama Super Arena, Japan on October 17th, 2010.
The live recording was mixed in Sweden by Staffan Karlsson and Rickard Bengtsson at Studio Landgren 5.3 and The Sweet Spot Studio, in December 2010. Artwork and design was done by Hippograffix.
Return To Live: Loud Park 2010 [cover art] tracklist:
01. Left Brain Ambassador
02. Beneath The Skin
03. One Man Army
04 Wonderful World
05. Fools Gold
06. Star Born
07. Concrete Horizon
08. Euphoria
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Spiritual Beggars |
The Monolith Deathcult - New Song Online
"Aslimu!!! - All Slain Those Who Brought Down Our Highly Respected Symbols To The Lower Status Of The Barren Earth", a brand-new track from Dutch death metal band The Monolith Deathcult, has been made available for streaming over at Soundcloud.
Comments guitarist/vocalist Michiel Dekker: "The lyrical theme of this track is mainly based on Lawrence Wright's book The Looming Tower. Besides that I was inspired by the Dua-e-Sanam-e-Quraish curse and the events around the Muslim Brotherhood." More info can be read here.
"Aslimu!!! - All Slain Those Who Brought Down Our Highly Respected Symbols To The Lower Status Of The Barren Earth" comes off the band's upcoming new, still-untitled album, which is tentatively due before the end of the year.
Comments guitarist/vocalist Michiel Dekker: "The lyrical theme of this track is mainly based on Lawrence Wright's book The Looming Tower. Besides that I was inspired by the Dua-e-Sanam-e-Quraish curse and the events around the Muslim Brotherhood." More info can be read here.
"Aslimu!!! - All Slain Those Who Brought Down Our Highly Respected Symbols To The Lower Status Of The Barren Earth" comes off the band's upcoming new, still-untitled album, which is tentatively due before the end of the year.
| Source: | monolith-deathcult.com |
| Band profile: | The Monolith Deathcult |
Black Label Society - Type O Negative Drummer Filling In On Tour
Black Label Society has parted ways with their live session drummer Will Hunt in the middle of their European Berzerkus tour.
Will Hunt reportedly left Black Label Society in order to join his Evanescence band mates in the studio for the recording sessions of the band's third album.
Last night in Paris, Type O Negative/Danzig drummer Johnny Kelly stepped in to help the band out. According to a Facebook posting, this move is set for the remainder of the Europe 2011 tour, and additional information will be announced soon.
Will Hunt reportedly left Black Label Society in order to join his Evanescence band mates in the studio for the recording sessions of the band's third album.
Last night in Paris, Type O Negative/Danzig drummer Johnny Kelly stepped in to help the band out. According to a Facebook posting, this move is set for the remainder of the Europe 2011 tour, and additional information will be announced soon.
| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Black Label Society |
Uriah Heep - New Album Details
Frontiers Records has scheduled the release of Uriah Heep's forthcoming studio album Into the Wild on April 15th in Europe and May 3rd in North America.
The album was produced by Mike Paxman. Cover art was designed again by the renowned Greek-American artist Ioannis (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx).
Into The Wild [cover art] tracklist:
01. Nail On The Head [audio sample]
02. I Can See You [audio sample]
03. Into The Wild [audio sample]
04. Money Talk
05. Trail Of Diamonds
06. Lost
07. Believe
08. Southern Star
09. I'm Ready
10. T-bird Angel
11. Kiss Of Freedom
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The album was produced by Mike Paxman. Cover art was designed again by the renowned Greek-American artist Ioannis (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx).
Into The Wild [cover art] tracklist:
01. Nail On The Head [audio sample]
02. I Can See You [audio sample]
03. Into The Wild [audio sample]
04. Money Talk
05. Trail Of Diamonds
06. Lost
07. Believe
08. Southern Star
09. I'm Ready
10. T-bird Angel
11. Kiss Of Freedom
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| Source: | uriah-heep.com |
| Band profile: | Uriah Heep |
Gallileous - Part Ways With Guitarist
Polish funeral doom metal band Gallileous has parted ways with longtime guitarist Krzysztof "Wino" Winkler.
The official band statement reads: "After long discussions and considerations Wino has left the band because of health and personal reasons. We, here at Gallileous, respect this difficult and important decisions of the extreme music enthusiast!
Wino combined two stages in the band: the beginning of the 90's game as a 14 year old geek until the present day and also after the reactivation of the band and filling the void left after the death of team-mate Gregory "Gego" Lasocie. Thank you for playing together, the magic voice and an uncompromising commitment and passion to Gallileous for so many years."
The official band statement reads: "After long discussions and considerations Wino has left the band because of health and personal reasons. We, here at Gallileous, respect this difficult and important decisions of the extreme music enthusiast!
Wino combined two stages in the band: the beginning of the 90's game as a 14 year old geek until the present day and also after the reactivation of the band and filling the void left after the death of team-mate Gregory "Gego" Lasocie. Thank you for playing together, the magic voice and an uncompromising commitment and passion to Gallileous for so many years."
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Gallileous |