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Theocracy - Christmas Cover Uploaded
Georgia-based melodic metal band Theocracy have recorded a Theocracized version of the classic christmas track "Angels From The Realms Of Glory". Listen to the track at the band's MySpace page.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Theocracy |
Solar Parallax - New Band Of Michael Gapys
Solar Parallax is the brand new band created by guitarist/composer Michael Gapys. The band is a mixture of melodic vocals, big choruses, heavy riffs and pumping drums. You can listen to the first recordings of "Angel Of Life", "Secret Of The Tree" and "Winter" on the band's MySpace page.
Band members of Solar Parallax are:
Michael Gapys - guitars, bass, keys, vocals
Maciek Gapys - vocals
Natalia Czerwinska - vocals
Wojtek Skoraczewski - drums
Kacper Kosinski - drums
Michael Gapys is known for his work as a guitarist and composer. He has worked with many renowned artists like: Chris Catena, Uriah Duffy (Whitesnake), Earl Slick (David Bowie), Carmine Appice, Bruce Kulick (Kiss), Blues Saraceno (Poison), James Christian (House Of Lords), Michael von Knorring (Yngwie Malmsteen), Gerald Kloos (Empire), Tommy Denander (Audiovision) and others. During his musical journey he recorded several albums with various artists and bands. He also works as an arranger and producer.
More info about the band on http://www.myspace.com/solarparallax.
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Band members of Solar Parallax are:
Michael Gapys - guitars, bass, keys, vocals
Maciek Gapys - vocals
Natalia Czerwinska - vocals
Wojtek Skoraczewski - drums
Kacper Kosinski - drums
Michael Gapys is known for his work as a guitarist and composer. He has worked with many renowned artists like: Chris Catena, Uriah Duffy (Whitesnake), Earl Slick (David Bowie), Carmine Appice, Bruce Kulick (Kiss), Blues Saraceno (Poison), James Christian (House Of Lords), Michael von Knorring (Yngwie Malmsteen), Gerald Kloos (Empire), Tommy Denander (Audiovision) and others. During his musical journey he recorded several albums with various artists and bands. He also works as an arranger and producer.
More info about the band on http://www.myspace.com/solarparallax.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Six Feet Under - Slayer Cover Streaming Online
Six Feet Under are streaming their new cover of Slayer's "At Dawn They Sleep" at their MySpace page. Graveyard Classics 3 will see a release on 19 January 2010.
Commented Chris Barnes: "We chose the track "At Dawn They Sleep" to be the first single off Graveyard Classics 3. We've wanted to do a Slayer song for a while and lots of our fans have been requesting that we do a Slayer song as well; "At Dawn They Sleep" really seemed like it would lend itself to our style. And, to be honest, I've always preferred the early Slayer stuff, Hell Awaits and prior. I think the production and song structure of their early recordings are raw and in your face, in a very dynamic way, and that's the type of band SFU is, so it seemed to fit on a bunch of different levels.
Graveyard Classics 3 cover art] tracklist:
01. A Dangerous Meeting Mercyful Fate cover]
02. Metal On Metal Anvil cover]
03. The Frayed Ends Of Sanity Metallica cover]
04. At Dawn They Sleep Slayer cover]
05. Not Fragile
06. On Fire Van Halen cover]
07. Pounding Metal Exciter cover]
08. Destroyer Twisted Sister cover]
09. Psychotherapy
10. Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck Prong cover]
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Commented Chris Barnes: "We chose the track "At Dawn They Sleep" to be the first single off Graveyard Classics 3. We've wanted to do a Slayer song for a while and lots of our fans have been requesting that we do a Slayer song as well; "At Dawn They Sleep" really seemed like it would lend itself to our style. And, to be honest, I've always preferred the early Slayer stuff, Hell Awaits and prior. I think the production and song structure of their early recordings are raw and in your face, in a very dynamic way, and that's the type of band SFU is, so it seemed to fit on a bunch of different levels.
Graveyard Classics 3 cover art] tracklist:
01. A Dangerous Meeting Mercyful Fate cover]
02. Metal On Metal Anvil cover]
03. The Frayed Ends Of Sanity Metallica cover]
04. At Dawn They Sleep Slayer cover]
05. Not Fragile
06. On Fire Van Halen cover]
07. Pounding Metal Exciter cover]
08. Destroyer Twisted Sister cover]
09. Psychotherapy
10. Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck Prong cover]
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Six Feet Under |
Maryland Deathfest VIII - Line-Up Finalized
The line-up for the 2010 edition of the Maryland Deathfest has been finalized. Set to take place in May 28-30 at Sonar in Baltimore, Maryland, the following bands are scheduled:
Day 1 (29.05)
Watain, Possessed, Gorguts, D.R.I., Nazxul, Coffins, Stormcrow, Malignancy, Putrescence, Defeatist, Trap Them, Gride, Birds Of Prey, Jesus Crost
Day 2 (30.05)
Sodom, Melechesh, Autopsy, Incantation, Impaled, Asphyx, The Chasm, Haemorrhage, Deceased, Fuck The Facts, Total Fucking Destruction, Sulaco, Jucifer, The Communion, Howl, Ingrowing, Obliteration, Wolfbrigade, Sadistic Intent, Blood Duster, Verbal Abuse, Fang, Portal
Day 3 (31.05)
Obituary, Entombed, Naglfar, Pestilence, Malevolent Creation, Converge, Pentagram, Gorod, Eyehategod, Sinister, Necrophobic, Circle Of Dead Children, Tombs, Rottenness, Surroundings, Honkey Kong, 16, Capitalist Casualties, Captain Cleanoff, Rompeprop, Gridlink, Magrudergrind
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After 7 years, roughly 200 different bands representing 18 countries, and several venue changes, the Maryland Deathfest has developed into the premier metal festival in the United States, and one of the most talked about festivals internationally.
The concept of Maryland Deathfest is simple: to bring to the United States the best and most extreme bands the underground has to offer. Never conforming to trends, or being limited by genre restrictions, Maryland Deathfest is a showcase of what extreme music, both new and old, is capable of. With an emphasis on diversity, the festival brings together the very best death metal, grindcore, thrash, hardcore, black metal, and experimental bands from all around the world. With bands from all over the U.S. and Canada, and exclusive fly ins and rare appearances from some of the most in demand bands from Europe, Australia, and Japan, the diversity of the lineup is only surpassed by the diversity of MDF's rabid fan base, who annually travel from all over the world for a weekend of fun and music.
Since Maryland Deathfest's inception in 2003, festival organizers Ryan and Evan have continued to strive to bring together some of the most legendary bands in the scene and some of the most talked about up-and-coming bands in the underground for an unparalleled experience. Combining the DIY attitude of two young metal fans who are actually part of the scene instead of trying to exploit it, with a refreshing professional touch, Maryland Deathfest is year after year given high marks for being one of the best run and most organized festivals around.
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Day 1 (29.05)
Watain, Possessed, Gorguts, D.R.I., Nazxul, Coffins, Stormcrow, Malignancy, Putrescence, Defeatist, Trap Them, Gride, Birds Of Prey, Jesus Crost
Day 2 (30.05)
Sodom, Melechesh, Autopsy, Incantation, Impaled, Asphyx, The Chasm, Haemorrhage, Deceased, Fuck The Facts, Total Fucking Destruction, Sulaco, Jucifer, The Communion, Howl, Ingrowing, Obliteration, Wolfbrigade, Sadistic Intent, Blood Duster, Verbal Abuse, Fang, Portal
Day 3 (31.05)
Obituary, Entombed, Naglfar, Pestilence, Malevolent Creation, Converge, Pentagram, Gorod, Eyehategod, Sinister, Necrophobic, Circle Of Dead Children, Tombs, Rottenness, Surroundings, Honkey Kong, 16, Capitalist Casualties, Captain Cleanoff, Rompeprop, Gridlink, Magrudergrind
View flyer
After 7 years, roughly 200 different bands representing 18 countries, and several venue changes, the Maryland Deathfest has developed into the premier metal festival in the United States, and one of the most talked about festivals internationally.
The concept of Maryland Deathfest is simple: to bring to the United States the best and most extreme bands the underground has to offer. Never conforming to trends, or being limited by genre restrictions, Maryland Deathfest is a showcase of what extreme music, both new and old, is capable of. With an emphasis on diversity, the festival brings together the very best death metal, grindcore, thrash, hardcore, black metal, and experimental bands from all around the world. With bands from all over the U.S. and Canada, and exclusive fly ins and rare appearances from some of the most in demand bands from Europe, Australia, and Japan, the diversity of the lineup is only surpassed by the diversity of MDF's rabid fan base, who annually travel from all over the world for a weekend of fun and music.
Since Maryland Deathfest's inception in 2003, festival organizers Ryan and Evan have continued to strive to bring together some of the most legendary bands in the scene and some of the most talked about up-and-coming bands in the underground for an unparalleled experience. Combining the DIY attitude of two young metal fans who are actually part of the scene instead of trying to exploit it, with a refreshing professional touch, Maryland Deathfest is year after year given high marks for being one of the best run and most organized festivals around.
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| Source: | marylanddeathfest.com |
| Event: | Maryland Deathfest VIII |
Ozzy Osbourne - New Album This Summer
According to NME, Ozzy Osbourne has announced he will release a new album next summer.
The former Black Sabbath frontman's next record Soul Sucka is slated to come out in June, and songs confirmed for inclusion are "Let It Die", "Diggin' Me Down" and the title track.
The album, produced by Osbourne and Kevin Churko (Shania Twain, In This Moment), will be the first to feature new guitarist Gus G. (Firewind).
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The former Black Sabbath frontman's next record Soul Sucka is slated to come out in June, and songs confirmed for inclusion are "Let It Die", "Diggin' Me Down" and the title track.
The album, produced by Osbourne and Kevin Churko (Shania Twain, In This Moment), will be the first to feature new guitarist Gus G. (Firewind).
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| Source: | nme.com |
| Band profile: | Ozzy Osbourne |
High On Fire - New Album Details
High On Fire have completed work on its long-awaited, fifth studio album and follow-up to 2007's Death is This Communion. Titled Snakes for the Divine, the record will drop on February 23, 2010 via E1 Music.
Recorded at The Pass Studios in Los Angeles with producer Greg Fidelman, Snakes for the Divine is High On Fire's magnum opus, capturing every nuance of the legendary band's ongoing musical progression and evolution into one of heavy music's all time greats. Sharper, faster and darker than anything the group has ever recorded, Snakes for the Divine is an unrelenting tour de force, showcasing cult guitar hero Matt Pike's utterly unique and inventive musicianship and the band's epic, thundering sound.
Premium production by Fidelman - the man who produced Slayer's World Painted Blood and is mixing the upcoming Metallica live album - boosts High On Fire's strength and power while blackened lyrical tales of ancient wars, frozen planets and doomed societies emerge from Pike's bellowing barks and throaty war cries. From the moment the leviathan-like title track explodes to kick off the album, it is immediately evident that High On Fire is determined to push modern heavy metal into new and uncharted realms. Snakes for the Divine's album artwork will be brought to life by longtime High On Fire cover artist Arik Moonhawk Roper.
Snakes For The Divine tracklist:
01. Snakes For The Divine
02. Frost Hammer
03. Bastard Samurai
04. Ghost Neck
05. Fire, Flood & Plague
06. How Dark We Pray
07. Holy Flames Of The Fire Spitter
08. Mystery Of Helm
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Recorded at The Pass Studios in Los Angeles with producer Greg Fidelman, Snakes for the Divine is High On Fire's magnum opus, capturing every nuance of the legendary band's ongoing musical progression and evolution into one of heavy music's all time greats. Sharper, faster and darker than anything the group has ever recorded, Snakes for the Divine is an unrelenting tour de force, showcasing cult guitar hero Matt Pike's utterly unique and inventive musicianship and the band's epic, thundering sound.
Premium production by Fidelman - the man who produced Slayer's World Painted Blood and is mixing the upcoming Metallica live album - boosts High On Fire's strength and power while blackened lyrical tales of ancient wars, frozen planets and doomed societies emerge from Pike's bellowing barks and throaty war cries. From the moment the leviathan-like title track explodes to kick off the album, it is immediately evident that High On Fire is determined to push modern heavy metal into new and uncharted realms. Snakes for the Divine's album artwork will be brought to life by longtime High On Fire cover artist Arik Moonhawk Roper.
Snakes For The Divine tracklist:
01. Snakes For The Divine
02. Frost Hammer
03. Bastard Samurai
04. Ghost Neck
05. Fire, Flood & Plague
06. How Dark We Pray
07. Holy Flames Of The Fire Spitter
08. Mystery Of Helm
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | High On Fire |
Riverside - To Release DVD Next Month
Progressive rock band Riverside will release Reality Dream, their first ever DVD, on 11th January 2010 (in US on 23rd February) and not in early December as it was previously announced. The release date was postponed due to technical problems that occurred at the pressing company.
In May 2008, the band went on a mini-tour across Poland. The most significant date of the tour was May, 17th when Riverside played a special, over-two-hour gig in Łódź. The show was treated as a summary of the "Reality Dream Trilogy" (Out Of Myself - 2003, Second Life Syndrome - 2005 and Rapid Eye Movement - 2007). The concert was recorded and, so far, it was available in a limited audio only edition during their "Reality Dream Tour" in December 2008. Today, the fans of Riverside have a chance to see that special performance in its full glory as it is released as a double DVD. Apart from the complete performance in Łódź, Reality Dream DVD also includes a selection of live performances in various places around the world, including Canada, Germany and Holland, plus a documentary "Behind the Curtain - A film by John Vis" and a photo gallery.
Reality Dream cover art] tracklist:
DVD 1:
01. Intro
02. The Same River
03. Out Of Myself
04. Volte - Face
05. Rainbow Box
06. 02 Panic Room
07. Reality Dream III
08. I Turned You Down
09. Dance With The Shadow
10. Parasomnia
11. Second Life Syndrome
12. The Curtain Falls
DVD 2:
Encores:
01. Before
02. Ultimate Trip
Live Performances:
03. Beyond The Eyelids (Unna, Germany 2007)
04. Loose Heart (Unna, Germany 2007)
05. Back To The River (Montreal, Canada 2008)
06. Conceiving You (Montreal, Canada 2008)
07. I Believe (Aschaffenburg, Germany 2007)
08. Lucid Dream IV (Fulda, Germany 2008)
09. Reality Dream II (Baarlo, Holland 2006)
Bonus features:
Behind The Curtain - A Film By John Vis
Photo gallery
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In May 2008, the band went on a mini-tour across Poland. The most significant date of the tour was May, 17th when Riverside played a special, over-two-hour gig in Łódź. The show was treated as a summary of the "Reality Dream Trilogy" (Out Of Myself - 2003, Second Life Syndrome - 2005 and Rapid Eye Movement - 2007). The concert was recorded and, so far, it was available in a limited audio only edition during their "Reality Dream Tour" in December 2008. Today, the fans of Riverside have a chance to see that special performance in its full glory as it is released as a double DVD. Apart from the complete performance in Łódź, Reality Dream DVD also includes a selection of live performances in various places around the world, including Canada, Germany and Holland, plus a documentary "Behind the Curtain - A film by John Vis" and a photo gallery.
Reality Dream cover art] tracklist:
DVD 1:
01. Intro
02. The Same River
03. Out Of Myself
04. Volte - Face
05. Rainbow Box
06. 02 Panic Room
07. Reality Dream III
08. I Turned You Down
09. Dance With The Shadow
10. Parasomnia
11. Second Life Syndrome
12. The Curtain Falls
DVD 2:
Encores:
01. Before
02. Ultimate Trip
Live Performances:
03. Beyond The Eyelids (Unna, Germany 2007)
04. Loose Heart (Unna, Germany 2007)
05. Back To The River (Montreal, Canada 2008)
06. Conceiving You (Montreal, Canada 2008)
07. I Believe (Aschaffenburg, Germany 2007)
08. Lucid Dream IV (Fulda, Germany 2008)
09. Reality Dream II (Baarlo, Holland 2006)
Bonus features:
Behind The Curtain - A Film By John Vis
Photo gallery
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| Source: | metalmind.com.pl |
| Band profile: | Riverside |
The Fallen Within - New Video Online
Greek modern melodeath metallers The Fallen Within completed to shoot their first video for the song "Sound Of Destruction" included in their brand new album Intoxicated out on December 14th via Coroner Records.
The album, presented as an avantgarde melodic death work with many dark atmospheres, was recorded and produced by Bob Katsionis from Firewind, mixed and mastered by Ahti Kortelainen at Tico Tico Studio in Finland. Intoxicated is available in CD Jewel case and in Digital Download (MP3 320 kbit, DRM Free). The video trailer for the new album can be watched here.
Intoxicated cover art] tracklist:
01. My Vanity
02. Sound Of Destruction
03. Pain Right Under
04. I Am Hate
05. Extinction
06. Endless Reality
07. Intoxicated
08. Last Breath
09. The Great Fall
10. Timeworn
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The album, presented as an avantgarde melodic death work with many dark atmospheres, was recorded and produced by Bob Katsionis from Firewind, mixed and mastered by Ahti Kortelainen at Tico Tico Studio in Finland. Intoxicated is available in CD Jewel case and in Digital Download (MP3 320 kbit, DRM Free). The video trailer for the new album can be watched here.
Intoxicated cover art] tracklist:
01. My Vanity
02. Sound Of Destruction
03. Pain Right Under
04. I Am Hate
05. Extinction
06. Endless Reality
07. Intoxicated
08. Last Breath
09. The Great Fall
10. Timeworn
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| Source: | coronerrecords.net |
Dying Fetus - Thrashing And Burning Europe With Origin
Dying Fetus will headline the third installment of the "Thrash And Burn Tour" as it returns to Europe in early April. Joining Dying Fetus for this month-long tour is Origin, Beneath The Massacre, Man Must Die and Revocation. A listing of confirmed "Thrash And Burn" tour dates and cities can be found below. Additional tour news and ticket information will be made available via http://www.myspace.com/ThrashandBurnEuroTour.
Dying Fetus, who have just returned home the Planetary Depravity US Tour and an European run alongside Cannibal Corpse, are touring in support of their brand new album Descend Into Depravity. The band's Sean Beasley commented on their upcoming tour; "We are very excited to be a part of Thrash And Burn this year and can't wait to witness the carnage every night of this tour."
Dying Fetus has also recently completed work on the second video from Descend Into Depravity for the track "Your Treachery Will Die With You". The video was lensed in New York once again with director Kevin Custer (Hatebreed, Testament, Soulja Boy, Kingdom Of Sorrow) and will see its premiere imminently. Dying Fetus previously worked with Custer on the first video from Descend Into Depravity, for "Shepherd's Commandment", that can be viewed online now at this location.
The Thrash And Burn European Tour 2010
April 9 - Germany, Karlsruhe (Substage)
April 10 - Germany, Essen (Turock)
April 11 - Germany, Hamburg (Markthalle)
April 13 - Denmark, Copenhagen (The Rock)
April 14 - Germany, Berlin (SO 36)
April 15 - Slovakia, Nitra (Nova Pekaren)
April 16 - Germany, Leipzig (Theaterfabrik)
April 17 - Germany, Würzburg (Posthalle)
April 18 - Austria, Vienna (Arena)
April 19 - Germany, Munich (Feierwerk)
April 20 - Austria, Graz (Seifenfabrik)
April 21 - Italy, Bologna (Estragon)
April 22 - Italy, Milan (Tunnel)
April 23 - Switzerland, Erstfeld (Transilvania)
April 24 - France, Savigny (Le Temple Emprunte)
April 25 - France, Rennes (Ubu)
April 26 - Belgium, Gent (Minus One)
April 27 - UK, London (Underworld)
April 28 - UK, Newport (TJ's)
April 29 - UK, Manchester (Club Academy)
April 30 - UK, Birmingham (O2 Academy)
May 01 - The Netherlands, Tilburg (Neurotic Deathfest)
May 02 - Portugal, Barroselas (SWR Barroselas Metalfest)
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Dying Fetus, who have just returned home the Planetary Depravity US Tour and an European run alongside Cannibal Corpse, are touring in support of their brand new album Descend Into Depravity. The band's Sean Beasley commented on their upcoming tour; "We are very excited to be a part of Thrash And Burn this year and can't wait to witness the carnage every night of this tour."
Dying Fetus has also recently completed work on the second video from Descend Into Depravity for the track "Your Treachery Will Die With You". The video was lensed in New York once again with director Kevin Custer (Hatebreed, Testament, Soulja Boy, Kingdom Of Sorrow) and will see its premiere imminently. Dying Fetus previously worked with Custer on the first video from Descend Into Depravity, for "Shepherd's Commandment", that can be viewed online now at this location.
The Thrash And Burn European Tour 2010
April 9 - Germany, Karlsruhe (Substage)
April 10 - Germany, Essen (Turock)
April 11 - Germany, Hamburg (Markthalle)
April 13 - Denmark, Copenhagen (The Rock)
April 14 - Germany, Berlin (SO 36)
April 15 - Slovakia, Nitra (Nova Pekaren)
April 16 - Germany, Leipzig (Theaterfabrik)
April 17 - Germany, Würzburg (Posthalle)
April 18 - Austria, Vienna (Arena)
April 19 - Germany, Munich (Feierwerk)
April 20 - Austria, Graz (Seifenfabrik)
April 21 - Italy, Bologna (Estragon)
April 22 - Italy, Milan (Tunnel)
April 23 - Switzerland, Erstfeld (Transilvania)
April 24 - France, Savigny (Le Temple Emprunte)
April 25 - France, Rennes (Ubu)
April 26 - Belgium, Gent (Minus One)
April 27 - UK, London (Underworld)
April 28 - UK, Newport (TJ's)
April 29 - UK, Manchester (Club Academy)
April 30 - UK, Birmingham (O2 Academy)
May 01 - The Netherlands, Tilburg (Neurotic Deathfest)
May 02 - Portugal, Barroselas (SWR Barroselas Metalfest)
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Dying Fetus |
| Event: | The Thrash And Burn European Tour |
Edenbridge - Album Tracklist Revealed
Edenbridge have finished the recordings for their 7th studio album, which will have the title Solitaire. The release date will be in May 2010.
Solitaire tracklist:
01. Entree Unique
02. Solitaire
03. Higher
04. Skyline's End
05. Bon Voyage Vagabond
06. Come Undone
07. Out Of This World
08. Further Afield
09. A Virtual Dream?
10. Brothers On Diamir
11. Exit Unique
The limited edition will have 2 additional songs: "Eternity" and "Inward Passage". More news and infos regarding the new album will follow soon.
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Solitaire tracklist:
01. Entree Unique
02. Solitaire
03. Higher
04. Skyline's End
05. Bon Voyage Vagabond
06. Come Undone
07. Out Of This World
08. Further Afield
09. A Virtual Dream?
10. Brothers On Diamir
11. Exit Unique
The limited edition will have 2 additional songs: "Eternity" and "Inward Passage". More news and infos regarding the new album will follow soon.
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| Source: | edenbridge.org |
| Band profile: | Edenbridge |
Rotting Christ - Album Details Revealed
Original news, posted on 28.11.2009
Set for a February 15th release, Rotting Christ's upcoming album is entitled Aealo, correlatively with the band's will to delve deeper than ever before into their Greek roots.
Frontman Sakis explains: "Aealo is the transcription of the ancient Greek word ΕΑΛΩ into the Latin alphabet. It means thrashing, catastrophe or destruction and reflects the musical and lyrical content of the album. The concept of Aealo deals with the feelings of a warrior during a battle, therefore the album's title bears this sense of anger, fear and grief."
The CD was recorded at Lunatach Studios in Katerini, Greece and will feature guest appearances by Greek-American vocalist Diamanda Galas and Primordial frontman Alan A. Nemtheanga.
Aealo will be released in the US on February 23.
UPDATE
The release of Rotting Christ's eleventh offering Aealo is just two more months ahead.
Aealo cover art] tracklist:
01. Aealo
02. Eon Aenaos
03. Demonon Vrosis
04. Noctis Era
05. Dub-Sag-Ta-Ke
06. Fire Death And Fear
07. Nekron Iahes...
08. ...Pir Threontai
09. Thou Art Lord
10. Santa Muerte
11. Orders From The Dead
Frontman Sakis comments on the artwork: "We are totally satisfied to have collaborated once more with Season of Mist's graphic designer Jérôme for the Aealo cover and lay-out. We are really impressed how well Jérôme managed to express our new album's concept on a piece of paper. The weird, the fearful, the furious feelings of a soldier during a battle are there... in front of your eyes!"
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Set for a February 15th release, Rotting Christ's upcoming album is entitled Aealo, correlatively with the band's will to delve deeper than ever before into their Greek roots.
Frontman Sakis explains: "Aealo is the transcription of the ancient Greek word ΕΑΛΩ into the Latin alphabet. It means thrashing, catastrophe or destruction and reflects the musical and lyrical content of the album. The concept of Aealo deals with the feelings of a warrior during a battle, therefore the album's title bears this sense of anger, fear and grief."
The CD was recorded at Lunatach Studios in Katerini, Greece and will feature guest appearances by Greek-American vocalist Diamanda Galas and Primordial frontman Alan A. Nemtheanga.
Aealo will be released in the US on February 23.
UPDATE
The release of Rotting Christ's eleventh offering Aealo is just two more months ahead.
Aealo cover art] tracklist:
01. Aealo
02. Eon Aenaos
03. Demonon Vrosis
04. Noctis Era
05. Dub-Sag-Ta-Ke
06. Fire Death And Fear
07. Nekron Iahes...
08. ...Pir Threontai
09. Thou Art Lord
10. Santa Muerte
11. Orders From The Dead
Frontman Sakis comments on the artwork: "We are totally satisfied to have collaborated once more with Season of Mist's graphic designer Jérôme for the Aealo cover and lay-out. We are really impressed how well Jérôme managed to express our new album's concept on a piece of paper. The weird, the fearful, the furious feelings of a soldier during a battle are there... in front of your eyes!"
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| Source: | season-of-mist.com |
| Band profile: | Rotting Christ |
Hatesphere - New Drummer, Pull Out Of European Tour
In a statement from the band, Hatesphere have announced the addition of a new drummer:
"Things happen fast in this world - and after having suffered back problems for a long time Dennis finally had to throw in the towel. So the US Tour (with The Black Dahlia Murder, Augury and Obscura) not only marks the first time for us over there - it also marks the first tour with our new drummer, Mike Park, who many of you know from his work with fellow Danish metallers Mercenary. Mike has already had his live debut with us on our three shows in late November, and we are more than happy to have him joining our ranks! Welcome in the band!
As mentioned before things really do go fast from time to time. We have been forced to cancel our upcoming European tour with Hypocrisy, because of several personal circumstances and our change of drummer. We are very sorry, as we have looked very much forward to this tour - both to play with Hypocrisy and Survivors Zero but also to meet all you European fans again. But it seems impossible for us to be able to play it at this time. We hope for your understanding - and we promise you, we will be back later in 2010. Thank you all for your support!"
Confirmed US tour dates include:
2/24 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
2/25 St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
2/26 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ The Culture Room
2/27 Orlando, FL @ The Social
3/01 Houston, TX @ Meridian
3/02 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theatre
3/03 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
3/05 Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
3/06 Los Angeles, CA @ Ultra Violet
3/07 San Francisco, CA @ Slims
3/08 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
3/09 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
3/10 Boise, ID @ The Venue
3/12 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
3/13 Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck
3/14 Des Moines, IA @ People's Court
3/15 St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
3/16 Chicago, IL @ Metro
3/18 Washington, DC @ Rock N Roll Hotel
3/19 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
3/20 New York, NY @ Santo's Party House
3/21 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East
3/22 Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
3/23 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls
3/24 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
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"Things happen fast in this world - and after having suffered back problems for a long time Dennis finally had to throw in the towel. So the US Tour (with The Black Dahlia Murder, Augury and Obscura) not only marks the first time for us over there - it also marks the first tour with our new drummer, Mike Park, who many of you know from his work with fellow Danish metallers Mercenary. Mike has already had his live debut with us on our three shows in late November, and we are more than happy to have him joining our ranks! Welcome in the band!
As mentioned before things really do go fast from time to time. We have been forced to cancel our upcoming European tour with Hypocrisy, because of several personal circumstances and our change of drummer. We are very sorry, as we have looked very much forward to this tour - both to play with Hypocrisy and Survivors Zero but also to meet all you European fans again. But it seems impossible for us to be able to play it at this time. We hope for your understanding - and we promise you, we will be back later in 2010. Thank you all for your support!"
Confirmed US tour dates include:
2/24 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
2/25 St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
2/26 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ The Culture Room
2/27 Orlando, FL @ The Social
3/01 Houston, TX @ Meridian
3/02 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theatre
3/03 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
3/05 Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
3/06 Los Angeles, CA @ Ultra Violet
3/07 San Francisco, CA @ Slims
3/08 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
3/09 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
3/10 Boise, ID @ The Venue
3/12 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
3/13 Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck
3/14 Des Moines, IA @ People's Court
3/15 St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
3/16 Chicago, IL @ Metro
3/18 Washington, DC @ Rock N Roll Hotel
3/19 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
3/20 New York, NY @ Santo's Party House
3/21 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East
3/22 Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
3/23 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls
3/24 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
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| Source: | hatesphere.com |
| Band profile: | Hatesphere |
| Event: | Hypocrisy: European Tour |
Kaer Morhen - Debut Album Details, Songs Online
German black metallers Kaer Morhen are proud to announce their first full-lenght album, called Aen Ithlinnespeath, is finally finished. Aen Ithlinnespeath is described as a one hour of epic and melodic black metal.
Aen Ithlinnespeath cover art] tracklist:
01. Aen Ihtlinnespeath
02. Silver And Steel
03. Striega
04. Kaer Morhen
05. Nilfgaard Is Marching
06. Order Of The Rose
07. Farewell
Two full tracks ("Nilfgaard Is Marching" and "Silver And Steel") as well as samples can be streamed at http://myspace.com/songsofkaermorhen.
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Aen Ithlinnespeath cover art] tracklist:
01. Aen Ihtlinnespeath
02. Silver And Steel
03. Striega
04. Kaer Morhen
05. Nilfgaard Is Marching
06. Order Of The Rose
07. Farewell
Two full tracks ("Nilfgaard Is Marching" and "Silver And Steel") as well as samples can be streamed at http://myspace.com/songsofkaermorhen.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Thesyre - Entire Back Catalog Available For Free Download
Canadian blackened thrash metal outfit Thesyre have issued the following statement:
"Since the release of our latest album Résistance (Osmose Productions, 2009) and after thinking for a while about the future of the band, we came to the conclusion that our priorities as a band were simple: We enjoy writing, arranging and recording music but we hate the idea of performing it onstage and on tour. We are creators, not entertainers. Also, we liked collaborating with labels over the years (and some obviously did a better job than others) but there will be no satisfying recording deals for us anymore. We're going independent!
From now on we'll be giving you free access to download our music via our website. If you feel like it, you will still be able to support us directly by buying our limited physical releases (Tape, CD, LP), merchandising items or simply making a donation after downloading.
Are we committing commercial suicide? Maybe. Who cares? We surely don't! Let's cut the middleman and reach out to the people directly. We embrace the revolution of the music industry! Ars longa, vita brevis."
Go to the Thesyre website to download the band's official releases, rehearsals and unreleased/rare material.
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"Since the release of our latest album Résistance (Osmose Productions, 2009) and after thinking for a while about the future of the band, we came to the conclusion that our priorities as a band were simple: We enjoy writing, arranging and recording music but we hate the idea of performing it onstage and on tour. We are creators, not entertainers. Also, we liked collaborating with labels over the years (and some obviously did a better job than others) but there will be no satisfying recording deals for us anymore. We're going independent!
From now on we'll be giving you free access to download our music via our website. If you feel like it, you will still be able to support us directly by buying our limited physical releases (Tape, CD, LP), merchandising items or simply making a donation after downloading.
Are we committing commercial suicide? Maybe. Who cares? We surely don't! Let's cut the middleman and reach out to the people directly. We embrace the revolution of the music industry! Ars longa, vita brevis."
Go to the Thesyre website to download the band's official releases, rehearsals and unreleased/rare material.
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| Source: | thesyre.com |
Six Magics - Ink Deal With Coroner Records For New Record
Chilean metallers Six Magics signed a deal with Coroner Records for the release of their new album entitled Behind The Sorrow, scheduled on February 15th 2010.
After the amazing success got in South America with their previous album and their promotional tours with bands like Nightwish, Blind Guardian and Rhapsody Of Fire, the female fronted quintet is ready to overrun all the other countries with their new amzing album, recorded, mixed and engineered by the legendary multi-platinum producer David Prater, the man behind the console for albums like Images And Words and A Change Of Seasons by Dream Theater. Behind The Sorrow is described as an heavy metal album with classic influences and prog shades, full of epic and orchestral moments, played with a modern and actual attitude.
A preview of the album cover art can be found here. The album title track can be streamed on the band's MySpace.
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After the amazing success got in South America with their previous album and their promotional tours with bands like Nightwish, Blind Guardian and Rhapsody Of Fire, the female fronted quintet is ready to overrun all the other countries with their new amzing album, recorded, mixed and engineered by the legendary multi-platinum producer David Prater, the man behind the console for albums like Images And Words and A Change Of Seasons by Dream Theater. Behind The Sorrow is described as an heavy metal album with classic influences and prog shades, full of epic and orchestral moments, played with a modern and actual attitude.
A preview of the album cover art can be found here. The album title track can be streamed on the band's MySpace.
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| Source: | coronerrecords.net |
| Band profile: | Six Magics |