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Abysmal Dawn - New Song Online
"Leveling The Plane of Existence", the title track from the upcoming studio album of US death metal band Abysmal Dawn, has been made available for streaming, exclusively at MetalManics.com.
Another track off Leveling The Plane of Existence, called "In Service Of Time" is still streaming at the band's MySpace.
Leveling The Plane of Existence will be released on February 1st through Relapse Records.
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Another track off Leveling The Plane of Existence, called "In Service Of Time" is still streaming at the band's MySpace.
Leveling The Plane of Existence will be released on February 1st through Relapse Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Abysmal Dawn |
Hooded Priest - Guitarist To Sit Out Upcoming Shows
Dutch doomsters Hooded Priest have scheduled a handful of gigs in The Netherlands and Belgium over the next couple of months. The band will be supporting Procession in Antwerp on 18 February, together with their comrades from Children of Doom, after which they'll be playing on the Back Against The Wall Fest in The Hague (1 April), Nepherex Fest in Dendermonde (23 April) and the Dordrecht Doom Day in, duh, Dordrecht (14 May).
Guitarist J-Maze (his parents called him Joe Mazurewicz), however, will be forced to sit out those live shows, as he's becoming a father by the end of April. On one or two gigs he will be replaced by Heinrich von Irm, who helped out the band before on bass. J-Maze will rejoin the band in the second half of the year as the band is hoping to do some shows abroad.
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Guitarist J-Maze (his parents called him Joe Mazurewicz), however, will be forced to sit out those live shows, as he's becoming a father by the end of April. On one or two gigs he will be replaced by Heinrich von Irm, who helped out the band before on bass. J-Maze will rejoin the band in the second half of the year as the band is hoping to do some shows abroad.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Hooded Priest |
Dew-Scented - Holy Moses Guitarist To Step In For Euro Tour
In case you haven't heard, Dew-Scented parted ways with guitarist Martin Walczak late last year. The band has however found a temporarily replacement just in time for their European Tour with Nile later this month: Michael Hankel of Holy Moses will be taking over rhythm guitar duties for the tour.
Commented Dew-Scented: "We have known Michi for several years now and are certain he will compliment the band in a great way for the coming shows!"
Michael "Michi" Hankel added: "I am proud to let you know that I am joining Dew-Scented for their upcoming European Tour. I have liked these guys and their material since many years and in my opinion Dew-Scented are a real challenge for all Thrash Metallers. Their songs are sounding heavy now and will kick you right in the face... I am truly looking forward to meeting you all on this amazing tour!"
Tour dates are available at this location.
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Commented Dew-Scented: "We have known Michi for several years now and are certain he will compliment the band in a great way for the coming shows!"
Michael "Michi" Hankel added: "I am proud to let you know that I am joining Dew-Scented for their upcoming European Tour. I have liked these guys and their material since many years and in my opinion Dew-Scented are a real challenge for all Thrash Metallers. Their songs are sounding heavy now and will kick you right in the face... I am truly looking forward to meeting you all on this amazing tour!"
Tour dates are available at this location.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Dew-Scented |
| Event: | Nile: Those Whom The Gods Detest Tour Pt. II |
End Of You - New Song Online
"Just Like You", the new single from Finnish suomi metal band End Of You has been made available for streaming, over at this location.
The single will be available on iTunes, Spotify, etc. within the coming weeks. The track was produced by Johnny Borodavkin and Jami Pietilä at Hellhole Studios.
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The single will be available on iTunes, Spotify, etc. within the coming weeks. The track was produced by Johnny Borodavkin and Jami Pietilä at Hellhole Studios.
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| Source: | endofyou.net |
| Band profile: | End Of You |
Deadlock - Album Teaser Available
Deadlock will release their new album Bizzaro World in late February/early March, depending on your location, via Lifeforce Records. The band has just released an audio album teaser, available at this location. A worldwide digital single, State Of Decay, will precede the album on February 7th. More details on Bizzaro World were previously posted over here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Deadlock |
Tesla - Recording Acoustic Anniversary Album
Vocalist Jeff Keith and guitarist Frank Hannon have been working in the studio recording some tracks for the "acoustic" style album that US hard-rockers Tesla have been planning to release in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their multi-platinum Five Man Acoustical Jam album.
There is no tentative title for the new release yet, but expect to hear some never before heard versions of Tesla classics such as "Changes", "Paradise", as well as some recordings of studio versions from the 2004 acoustic tour. Also featured will be a brand new song called "2nd Street", and the infamous "Better off without You" recorded acoustically.
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There is no tentative title for the new release yet, but expect to hear some never before heard versions of Tesla classics such as "Changes", "Paradise", as well as some recordings of studio versions from the 2004 acoustic tour. Also featured will be a brand new song called "2nd Street", and the infamous "Better off without You" recorded acoustically.
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| Source: | teslatheband.com |
| Band profile: | Tesla |
Imagika - Are Calling It Quits
US Power/Thrash metal band Imagika have called it a day.
Lead guitarist, songwriter and only remaining original member, Steve Rice, commented as follows on the bands demise: "All things must come to an end and for Imagika the time is now. After 17 years, 7 worldwide releases, 2 vocalist, 5 guitarist, 3 bassist, 2 drummers, countless performances and tour dates I've decided to put the band to rest. The reasons are many, but the truth is that it's time for something new and to move forward without being bound to the past. I'm not mourning the end because I'm grateful the band lasted as long as it did.
I look forward to building upon the music and legacy of a band I spearheaded for close to 2 decades with my new project. I would personally like to thank all the fans, press, labels, booking agents, promoters, venues, studios, engineers, artist, instrument manufactures and everyone else that had a helping hand in Imagika's career. It could not have happened without you! I will personally still handle and oversea everything Imagika post mortem for the foreseeable future.
Moving forward, drummer Wayne Devecchi, former Eldritch guitarist Roberto Proietti and I have formed a new Thrash metal project that will take our collective musical ideas to the next level. Fans of our past bands music will not be disappointed as we've put together some great catchy material that is melodic, complex and heavy. A five song instrumental demo has already been recorded and we are presently seeking a pro vocalist and bassists to complete the project."
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Lead guitarist, songwriter and only remaining original member, Steve Rice, commented as follows on the bands demise: "All things must come to an end and for Imagika the time is now. After 17 years, 7 worldwide releases, 2 vocalist, 5 guitarist, 3 bassist, 2 drummers, countless performances and tour dates I've decided to put the band to rest. The reasons are many, but the truth is that it's time for something new and to move forward without being bound to the past. I'm not mourning the end because I'm grateful the band lasted as long as it did.
I look forward to building upon the music and legacy of a band I spearheaded for close to 2 decades with my new project. I would personally like to thank all the fans, press, labels, booking agents, promoters, venues, studios, engineers, artist, instrument manufactures and everyone else that had a helping hand in Imagika's career. It could not have happened without you! I will personally still handle and oversea everything Imagika post mortem for the foreseeable future.
Moving forward, drummer Wayne Devecchi, former Eldritch guitarist Roberto Proietti and I have formed a new Thrash metal project that will take our collective musical ideas to the next level. Fans of our past bands music will not be disappointed as we've put together some great catchy material that is melodic, complex and heavy. A five song instrumental demo has already been recorded and we are presently seeking a pro vocalist and bassists to complete the project."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Imagika |
Unearth - Tap Killswitch Engage Drummer For New Album
Unearth has commenced recording their next album, recruiting Killswitch Engage's Justin Foley to lay down the drum tracks.
The band had the following to say: "We wanted to let everyone know that tracking for the new album has officially begun! We're currently at Zing Studios in Westfield, MA tracking drums with our sit-in drummer for the album Justin Foley of Killswitch Engage/Blood Has Been Shed. Foley was an obvious choice for this album for many reasons, but mainly because of his abilities and knowledge of heavy music as well as his long time friendship with the band. A decade plus of friendship has made this an easy transition for the band, Foley and our producer/engineer Adam D."
In other news, the band has decided to change the mixing engineer for the album to Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel, Devildriver, Trivium) from Audiohammer Studios. "Mark is another long time friend of the band and we're excited to hear what he can do with our sound on record."
Guitarist Buz McGrath added the following irrelevant comment about working with Mark: "Mark Lewis mixed me a drink once and I woke up in a swamp covered in anti-freeze."
Unearth is aiming at a mid to late June release for the album, followed by a massive world tour.
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The band had the following to say: "We wanted to let everyone know that tracking for the new album has officially begun! We're currently at Zing Studios in Westfield, MA tracking drums with our sit-in drummer for the album Justin Foley of Killswitch Engage/Blood Has Been Shed. Foley was an obvious choice for this album for many reasons, but mainly because of his abilities and knowledge of heavy music as well as his long time friendship with the band. A decade plus of friendship has made this an easy transition for the band, Foley and our producer/engineer Adam D."
In other news, the band has decided to change the mixing engineer for the album to Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel, Devildriver, Trivium) from Audiohammer Studios. "Mark is another long time friend of the band and we're excited to hear what he can do with our sound on record."
Guitarist Buz McGrath added the following irrelevant comment about working with Mark: "Mark Lewis mixed me a drink once and I woke up in a swamp covered in anti-freeze."
Unearth is aiming at a mid to late June release for the album, followed by a massive world tour.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Unearth |
Cauldron - Touring Canada In February
Cauldron have announced a new tour that will see the band trekking across eastern Canada throughout February. The band will be taking their timeless brand of raw, exciting heavy metal to the masses all around the Great White North and getting fans stoked for the release of their upcoming album, Burning Fortune. The USA will also have its first taste of Burning Fortune in January when Cauldron teams up with Volture for 3 special shows.
Burning Fortune is due to be released through Earache Records on February 15th. More album details were previously reported here.
Jan 28 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club
Jan 29 - Philadelphia, PA - Millcreek Tavern
Jan 30 - Brooklyn, NY - Union Pool
Feb 11 - Toronto, ON - Sneaky Dees
Feb 12 - St. Catherines, ON - Mikado's
Feb 18 - Ottawa, ON - Mavericks
Feb 19 - Montreal, QC - Katacombes
Feb 24 - Quebec, QC - Scanner Club
Feb 25 - Moncton, NB - The Manhattan
Feb 26 - Dartmounth, NS - CD Heaven
Feb 26 - Halifax, NS - Gus Pub
Feb 28 - Fredericton, NB - The Capital
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Burning Fortune is due to be released through Earache Records on February 15th. More album details were previously reported here.
Jan 28 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club
Jan 29 - Philadelphia, PA - Millcreek Tavern
Jan 30 - Brooklyn, NY - Union Pool
Feb 11 - Toronto, ON - Sneaky Dees
Feb 12 - St. Catherines, ON - Mikado's
Feb 18 - Ottawa, ON - Mavericks
Feb 19 - Montreal, QC - Katacombes
Feb 24 - Quebec, QC - Scanner Club
Feb 25 - Moncton, NB - The Manhattan
Feb 26 - Dartmounth, NS - CD Heaven
Feb 26 - Halifax, NS - Gus Pub
Feb 28 - Fredericton, NB - The Capital
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| Source: | earachenews.blogspot.com |
| Band profile: | Cauldron |
| Event: | Cauldron |
DoomSword - Replace Bassist
Bassist Geilt has parted ways with Italian doom metal band DoomSword after six years of service. Geilt will continue to play with Midryasi and to work with his brother Deathmaster on future musical projects. DoomSword would like to thank Geilt for his contribution to the band.
The band has announced Christian "Nidhoggr" Grillo as his replacement. Christian is a talented musician and an old friend of the band having played with drummer Wrathlord in Fury N Grace, and in Gjallarhorn with vocalist Deathmaster and Wrathlord.
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The band has announced Christian "Nidhoggr" Grillo as his replacement. Christian is a talented musician and an old friend of the band having played with drummer Wrathlord in Fury N Grace, and in Gjallarhorn with vocalist Deathmaster and Wrathlord.
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| Source: | metalstorm.net |
| Band profile: | DoomSword |
Ava Inferi - Introduce New Bass Player
Ava Inferi are gearing up for the release of their fourth studio effort Onyx, to be released in February. In the meantime, the band welcomes new bass player Joana Messias (Mourning Lenore) to their ranks.
Ava Inferi main man Rune Erickson (ex-Mayhem, Aura Noir) writes: ""To 2011! The year one!". Although Roman Castevet linked 1966 and a birth to this very phrase, we in Ava Inferi forged the same praise into our own symbolic terms for this newly charged Year. With the magick rites of Onyx soon pouring over us, we definitely sense a year of potent transformation. From cocoon to butterfly, or winged beast if you will, our impact is most certain impending. And what could a better time then now, whilst the new year still struggles to get up on its feet, to announce a new member to our Coven (?!).
It is with great confidence and satisfaction we announce our new 4 string doomster, namely: Joana Messias. We are very excited to commence the live sessions with her on board, knowing there will be a deeper and heavier contribution to our wall of sound! So lets all raise the chalice to this new dawn of AI: To 2011! The year one!"
More Onyx album details were previously reported here.
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Ava Inferi main man Rune Erickson (ex-Mayhem, Aura Noir) writes: ""To 2011! The year one!". Although Roman Castevet linked 1966 and a birth to this very phrase, we in Ava Inferi forged the same praise into our own symbolic terms for this newly charged Year. With the magick rites of Onyx soon pouring over us, we definitely sense a year of potent transformation. From cocoon to butterfly, or winged beast if you will, our impact is most certain impending. And what could a better time then now, whilst the new year still struggles to get up on its feet, to announce a new member to our Coven (?!).
It is with great confidence and satisfaction we announce our new 4 string doomster, namely: Joana Messias. We are very excited to commence the live sessions with her on board, knowing there will be a deeper and heavier contribution to our wall of sound! So lets all raise the chalice to this new dawn of AI: To 2011! The year one!"
More Onyx album details were previously reported here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ava Inferi |
Gorath - Busy Recording New Album
Belgian black metallers Gorath have started the recordings for their upcoming album to be released in the first part of 2011 through Twilight Vertrieb. Watch the album trailer below.
Album number 5 will again be a concept album of which more information will be released during the coming months. Recordings and mix are set for January at Gorath's home based Crestfallen Studio and the Shumcot Studio. Tore Stjerna (Necromorbus Studio) will take care of the final mastering. Invert the triangle and cross your fingers for what it might be worth!
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Album number 5 will again be a concept album of which more information will be released during the coming months. Recordings and mix are set for January at Gorath's home based Crestfallen Studio and the Shumcot Studio. Tore Stjerna (Necromorbus Studio) will take care of the final mastering. Invert the triangle and cross your fingers for what it might be worth!
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Gorath |
Power Quest - Unveil New Album Tracklisting And Cover Art
Original news, posted on 20.12.2010
UK based melodic power metal crew Power Quest have completed their new album Blood Alliance and are ready for an ambitious and busy 2011. Not only will the UK 6-piece have its 10 years anniversary coming up, but Blood Alliance will see the light of the day in early 2011. Firstly it is released in Japan on January 19th via Marquee/Avalon. The European release is expected towards the end of March, with the USA release in early April.
Keyboardist and PQ founder Steve Williams had this to say, ahead of revealing the tracklist for the new record: "Well it has been a long time coming but finally the 5th Power Quest album is done and I don't think I have ever been so excited about releasing an album. All the guys have given 110% to this record and I'm proud of them all. Its without doubt the heaviest PQ album yet but without sacrificing the PQ melodic tradition. I just can't wait for you all to hear it!"
Blood Alliance will mark the studio debut of new frontman Chity Somapala (ex-Civilization One, ex-Firewind). The album artwork will be revealed on December 30th.
Blood Alliance cover art] tracklist:
01. Battle Stations
02. Rising Anew
03. Glorious
04. Sacrifice
05. Survive
06. Better Days
07. Crunching the Numbers
08. Only in my Dreams
09. Blood Alliance
10. City of Lies
11. Time to Burn (Japanese bonus)
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And here is the cover artwork for Power Quest's upcoming new album, Blood Alliance, to be released worldwide in late January/early February 2011.
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UK based melodic power metal crew Power Quest have completed their new album Blood Alliance and are ready for an ambitious and busy 2011. Not only will the UK 6-piece have its 10 years anniversary coming up, but Blood Alliance will see the light of the day in early 2011. Firstly it is released in Japan on January 19th via Marquee/Avalon. The European release is expected towards the end of March, with the USA release in early April.
Keyboardist and PQ founder Steve Williams had this to say, ahead of revealing the tracklist for the new record: "Well it has been a long time coming but finally the 5th Power Quest album is done and I don't think I have ever been so excited about releasing an album. All the guys have given 110% to this record and I'm proud of them all. Its without doubt the heaviest PQ album yet but without sacrificing the PQ melodic tradition. I just can't wait for you all to hear it!"
Blood Alliance will mark the studio debut of new frontman Chity Somapala (ex-Civilization One, ex-Firewind). The album artwork will be revealed on December 30th.
Blood Alliance cover art] tracklist:
01. Battle Stations
02. Rising Anew
03. Glorious
04. Sacrifice
05. Survive
06. Better Days
07. Crunching the Numbers
08. Only in my Dreams
09. Blood Alliance
10. City of Lies
11. Time to Burn (Japanese bonus)
UPDATE
And here is the cover artwork for Power Quest's upcoming new album, Blood Alliance, to be released worldwide in late January/early February 2011.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Power Quest |
Dimmu Borgir - Have A New Video Online
"Dimmu Borgir," the new video by Norwegian symphonic black metal band, Dimmu Borgir, is now available for viewing below. The video was created by Katapult Films (Rammstein) director Sandra Marschner (Marilyn Manson, Children Of Bodom, Mando Diao).
The track "Dimmu Borgir" comes off the band's most recent effort, Abrahadabra.
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The track "Dimmu Borgir" comes off the band's most recent effort, Abrahadabra.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Dimmu Borgir |
One Man Army And The Undead Quartet - Album Samples Online
One Man Army And The Undead Quartet have uploaded three samples from their upcoming studio album, The Dark Epic. You can check out teaser clips for "Skeletons Of Rose Hall", "Inside The Head Of God" and "Stitch" at the band's MySpace.
The Dark Epic will be released in February. More album details were previously reported here.
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The Dark Epic will be released in February. More album details were previously reported here.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | One Man Army And The Undead Quartet |