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Skyfire - New Album Details
Swedish metallers Skyfire have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"After 5 years of computer failure, illness, lineup-changes and countless other obstacles, Swedish progressive death metallers Skyfire will triumphantly return to unleash their long awaited 4th album "Esoteric" this September 8th in North America, 14th in the UK and 18th in Europe via Pivotal Rockordings. Bassist Martin Hanner comments on the band's new album which features 10 epic new songs, some of which utilizing up to 70 individual tracks each:
"For this album, we were heavily inspired by bands like Symphony X and Bal-Sagoth; bands that write epic and catchy songs at the same time. We really thought long and hard about how we can make this new record as epic as possible without it coming off as cheesy and we then carefully began writing the subtle choir and orchestra parts to accompany the already bombastic music. This took quite some time, but we are pleased with the final result. The writing and overall planning for this CD took years and we literally weren't finished writing until right after all the recording was done.
When the album was finished, we had a long discussion with our label regarding what to do about bonus tracks. Both parties agreed that the songs we wrote for this album are too special to be broken up for different territories. So instead we decided to include the old "Within Reach" demos as bonus tracks. These are literally the first legitimate Skyfire recordings ever, and as you'll soon see, the first and only time you'll hear Skyfire with a clean singer. Even though the songwriting and especially the lyrics are immature, we think these songs will be cool for a lot of fans who might have wondered what we sounded like all those years ago. These tracks were never made available to the public until now."
Hanner also reveals the concept behind the stunning artwork for "Esoteric", which was designed by by Pär Olofsson (The Faceless, Psycroptic, Spawn Of Possession) with layout handled by Cult Of Luna's Erik Olofsson:
"The cover is basically a guy who is being initiated by a cult. You can choose to interpret the guy in pain as he is being burned alive by the cultists just so he can join, or you can interpret the guy as having achieved the power he sought, and he is screaming out of bliss and not pain. It relates to the title because a lot of us would think that what he is doing is kind of ridiculous- why would anyone want to join a cult? But people do strange things and they have their own subjective, esoteric sense of understanding that to the rest of us, is strange or crazy. I think we all in some shape or form have esoteric practices that a lot of other people don't 'get', whether it's believing in something or even listening to metal music."
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"After 5 years of computer failure, illness, lineup-changes and countless other obstacles, Swedish progressive death metallers Skyfire will triumphantly return to unleash their long awaited 4th album "Esoteric" this September 8th in North America, 14th in the UK and 18th in Europe via Pivotal Rockordings. Bassist Martin Hanner comments on the band's new album which features 10 epic new songs, some of which utilizing up to 70 individual tracks each:
"For this album, we were heavily inspired by bands like Symphony X and Bal-Sagoth; bands that write epic and catchy songs at the same time. We really thought long and hard about how we can make this new record as epic as possible without it coming off as cheesy and we then carefully began writing the subtle choir and orchestra parts to accompany the already bombastic music. This took quite some time, but we are pleased with the final result. The writing and overall planning for this CD took years and we literally weren't finished writing until right after all the recording was done.
When the album was finished, we had a long discussion with our label regarding what to do about bonus tracks. Both parties agreed that the songs we wrote for this album are too special to be broken up for different territories. So instead we decided to include the old "Within Reach" demos as bonus tracks. These are literally the first legitimate Skyfire recordings ever, and as you'll soon see, the first and only time you'll hear Skyfire with a clean singer. Even though the songwriting and especially the lyrics are immature, we think these songs will be cool for a lot of fans who might have wondered what we sounded like all those years ago. These tracks were never made available to the public until now."
Hanner also reveals the concept behind the stunning artwork for "Esoteric", which was designed by by Pär Olofsson (The Faceless, Psycroptic, Spawn Of Possession) with layout handled by Cult Of Luna's Erik Olofsson:
"The cover is basically a guy who is being initiated by a cult. You can choose to interpret the guy in pain as he is being burned alive by the cultists just so he can join, or you can interpret the guy as having achieved the power he sought, and he is screaming out of bliss and not pain. It relates to the title because a lot of us would think that what he is doing is kind of ridiculous- why would anyone want to join a cult? But people do strange things and they have their own subjective, esoteric sense of understanding that to the rest of us, is strange or crazy. I think we all in some shape or form have esoteric practices that a lot of other people don't 'get', whether it's believing in something or even listening to metal music."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Skyfire |
Redemption - New Album Details, Video Teaser Online
US metallers Redemption will release their forthcoming album, entitled "Snowfall On Judgment Day", on September 28th in Europe (on September 29th in US) through Inside Out Music/SPV.
The cover artwork of the album was once again created by Travis Smith.
"Snowfall On Judgment Day" cover art] tracklist:
01. Peel
02. Walls
03. Leviathan Rising
04. Black And White World
05. Unformed
06. Keep Breathing
07. Another Day Dies
08. What Will You Say
09. Fistfull Of Sand
10. Love Kills Us All/Life In One Day
The band adds: "We have a new promotional video ready for the album release. Check it out on Youtube at this link. The video includes soundclips from all songs on the upcoming album."
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The cover artwork of the album was once again created by Travis Smith.
"Snowfall On Judgment Day" cover art] tracklist:
01. Peel
02. Walls
03. Leviathan Rising
04. Black And White World
05. Unformed
06. Keep Breathing
07. Another Day Dies
08. What Will You Say
09. Fistfull Of Sand
10. Love Kills Us All/Life In One Day
The band adds: "We have a new promotional video ready for the album release. Check it out on Youtube at this link. The video includes soundclips from all songs on the upcoming album."
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| Source: | redemptionweb.com |
| Band profile: | Redemption |
Flotsam & Jetsam - European Tour Dates
US metallers Flotsam & Jetsam have scheduled the following European tour dates:
Aug. 21 - Treibsand - Lübeck, Germany
Aug. 22 - Rock Mania - Dettelbach, Germany
Aug. 23 - Rock Temple - Kerkrade, The Netherlands
Aug. 24 - Die Halle - Frankfurt, Germany
Aug. 25 - Exit Chmelnice - Praha, Czech Republic
Aug. 26 - Heya Club - Szczecin, Poland
Aug. 27 - Wacken Rocks South - Rieden/Kreuth, Germany
Aug. 28 - Turock - Essen, Germany
Aug. 29 - Wacken Rocks Seaside - Aurich, Germany
Aug. 29 - Elsrock - Rijssen, The Netherlands
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Aug. 21 - Treibsand - Lübeck, Germany
Aug. 22 - Rock Mania - Dettelbach, Germany
Aug. 23 - Rock Temple - Kerkrade, The Netherlands
Aug. 24 - Die Halle - Frankfurt, Germany
Aug. 25 - Exit Chmelnice - Praha, Czech Republic
Aug. 26 - Heya Club - Szczecin, Poland
Aug. 27 - Wacken Rocks South - Rieden/Kreuth, Germany
Aug. 28 - Turock - Essen, Germany
Aug. 29 - Wacken Rocks Seaside - Aurich, Germany
Aug. 29 - Elsrock - Rijssen, The Netherlands
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| Source: | flotsam-and-jetsam.com |
| Band profile: | Flotsam And Jetsam |
| Event: | Flotsam & Jetsam: European Tour |
Sycronomica - Sign With Silverwolf Productions, New Album Update
The following update was issued on Sycronomica's MySpace blog:
"Munich's epic-blackmetal band Sycronomica have signed a new worldwide record deal with the Bavarian label Silverwolf Productions/SPV. At the moment the band's third output "Sycroscope" is recorded in Munich's well known Helion Studios where also both predecessor albums "Paths" (2004) and "Gate" (2006) have been recorded.
The release is scheduled for October the 23rd 2009 and will be celebrated with a special release show at the Helion Festival II (among others Equilibrium, Debauchery, Suidakra, Dark Fortress, Riger) in Munich on October the 24th.
At the moment Sycronomica is looking for other shows as well as a tour slot for the period autumn/winter 2009/10. Bookers and promoters may contact the band at any time via sycronomica web de."
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"Munich's epic-blackmetal band Sycronomica have signed a new worldwide record deal with the Bavarian label Silverwolf Productions/SPV. At the moment the band's third output "Sycroscope" is recorded in Munich's well known Helion Studios where also both predecessor albums "Paths" (2004) and "Gate" (2006) have been recorded.
The release is scheduled for October the 23rd 2009 and will be celebrated with a special release show at the Helion Festival II (among others Equilibrium, Debauchery, Suidakra, Dark Fortress, Riger) in Munich on October the 24th.
At the moment Sycronomica is looking for other shows as well as a tour slot for the period autumn/winter 2009/10. Bookers and promoters may contact the band at any time via sycronomica web de."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sycronomica |
Black Tide - New Video Online
"Warriors Of Time", the new video from US metallers Black Tide, has been made available online.
"Warriors Of Time" comes off the band's latest album, entitled "Light From Above", which was released last year via Interscope Records.
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"Warriors Of Time" comes off the band's latest album, entitled "Light From Above", which was released last year via Interscope Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Black Tide |
Melechesh - Start Recording New Material
The following update was issued on Nuclear Blast's website:
"Ashmedi and Moloch are locked up in Sulphonic recording studio in Rotterdam working on demos for the follow up to "Emissaries", the 5th Melechesh album and first for Nuclear Blast Records.
The band are aiming to keep the album Multi dimensional when it comes to the atmosphere of the songs, one of the new elements will be a couple of songs written and recorded entirely with 12 strings electric guitars.
Ashmedi will then head to Istanbul where he will meet prominent musicians there so as to explore the eastern musical traditions of the city."
Commented Ashmedi: "Istanbul is a place where Eastern and Western Music have been perfectly interwoven for decades, and it is a great place to absorb musically and spiritually as Istanbul also has a very fascinating occult side to it as well!"
"Ashmedi and Moloch are locked up in Sulphonic recording studio in Rotterdam working on demos for the follow up to "Emissaries", the 5th Melechesh album and first for Nuclear Blast Records.
The band are aiming to keep the album Multi dimensional when it comes to the atmosphere of the songs, one of the new elements will be a couple of songs written and recorded entirely with 12 strings electric guitars.
Ashmedi will then head to Istanbul where he will meet prominent musicians there so as to explore the eastern musical traditions of the city."
Commented Ashmedi: "Istanbul is a place where Eastern and Western Music have been perfectly interwoven for decades, and it is a great place to absorb musically and spiritually as Istanbul also has a very fascinating occult side to it as well!"
| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Melechesh |
Ghost Brigade - New Album Details Announced
Original news, posted on 15.05.2009
Season Of Mist press release
Ghost Brigade took the world by surprise when their debut album "Guided By Fire" was received with raving reviews in autumn of 2007. Stimulated by this success, the Finns will be back in the shops this year, with a new delivery of their original blend of Post-Rock, Metalcore, Progressive Rock, Death and Doom Metal.
Their sophomore album is entitled "Isolation Songs", and will be released on August 3rd in Europe (August 25th in the US) through Season Of Mist Records.
"We are collectively very proud of this record", guitarist Wille comments. "It was a lot of work to get this album done, it took almost two years to write these songs, but now that it's 100% ready I can only say that I feel privileged to be a member of Ghost Brigade. I have a strong feeling we have created something very special with 'Isolation Songs' and it is by far my personal favorite of all recordings I've ever been a part of. I hope people will enjoy these songs as much as we do once they get the chance to hear them. If only August was here already! Be safe!"
More news soon!
UPDATE
Ghost Brigade's sophomore album "Isolation Songs" is due to be released on next August 3rd - August 25th in the US. Here are the artwork and tracklisting of that second effort which is - according to a Season Of Mist press release - exactly that much heavier, gloomier, more extreme, varied and dynamic as it should be...
01. Suffocated
02. My Heart Is A Tomb
03. Into The Black Light
04. Lost In A Loop
05. 22:22 - Nihil
06. Architect Of New Beginnings
07. Birth
08. Concealed Revulsions
09. Secrets Of The Earth
10. A Storm Inside
11. Liar
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Season Of Mist press release
Ghost Brigade took the world by surprise when their debut album "Guided By Fire" was received with raving reviews in autumn of 2007. Stimulated by this success, the Finns will be back in the shops this year, with a new delivery of their original blend of Post-Rock, Metalcore, Progressive Rock, Death and Doom Metal.
Their sophomore album is entitled "Isolation Songs", and will be released on August 3rd in Europe (August 25th in the US) through Season Of Mist Records.
"We are collectively very proud of this record", guitarist Wille comments. "It was a lot of work to get this album done, it took almost two years to write these songs, but now that it's 100% ready I can only say that I feel privileged to be a member of Ghost Brigade. I have a strong feeling we have created something very special with 'Isolation Songs' and it is by far my personal favorite of all recordings I've ever been a part of. I hope people will enjoy these songs as much as we do once they get the chance to hear them. If only August was here already! Be safe!"
More news soon!
UPDATE
Ghost Brigade's sophomore album "Isolation Songs" is due to be released on next August 3rd - August 25th in the US. Here are the artwork and tracklisting of that second effort which is - according to a Season Of Mist press release - exactly that much heavier, gloomier, more extreme, varied and dynamic as it should be...
01. Suffocated
02. My Heart Is A Tomb
03. Into The Black Light
04. Lost In A Loop
05. 22:22 - Nihil
06. Architect Of New Beginnings
07. Birth
08. Concealed Revulsions
09. Secrets Of The Earth
10. A Storm Inside
11. Liar
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ghost Brigade |
Valkyrja - Begin Recording New Album
Swedish metallers Valkyrja entered Necromorbus Studios (Watain, Deströyer 666) in Stockholm on June 22 with producer Tore Stjerna to begin recording their second album.
The band commented: "The procedure will span throughout the summer and be available in pressed form in late 2009/early 2010 through Metal Blade Records if no greater harm is done to the schedule. As for now there are no further details available. Nothing more will be written until everything is completed and an entry including all information and alike will follow."
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The band commented: "The procedure will span throughout the summer and be available in pressed form in late 2009/early 2010 through Metal Blade Records if no greater harm is done to the schedule. As for now there are no further details available. Nothing more will be written until everything is completed and an entry including all information and alike will follow."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Valkyrja |
Asphyx - New Video Online
"Death... The Brutal Way", the new video from Dutch metallers Asphyx, has been made available online. The clip was helmed by Oliver Barth of Visions In Fear.
"Death... The Brutal Way" comes off the band's latest album, entitled "Death... The Brutal Way", which was released in Europe on June 22, 2009 via Century Media Records (the album will be released on September 1 in the US via Ibex Moon Records).
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"Death... The Brutal Way" comes off the band's latest album, entitled "Death... The Brutal Way", which was released in Europe on June 22, 2009 via Century Media Records (the album will be released on September 1 in the US via Ibex Moon Records).
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Asphyx |
Loudness - New Video Online
"Hit The Rails", the new video from Japanese metallers Loudness, has been made available online.
"Hit The Rails" comes off the band's latest album, entitled "The Everlasting", which was released on May 27, 2009 via Tokuma Japan Communications.
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"Hit The Rails" comes off the band's latest album, entitled "The Everlasting", which was released on May 27, 2009 via Tokuma Japan Communications.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Loudness |
Neaera - New Video Online
"Prey To Anguish", the new video from German metallers Neaera, has been made available online. The clip was filmed on May 29, 2099 at the band's CD-release show at Sputnikhalle in Münster, Germany.
"Prey To Anguish" comes off the band's latest album, entitled "Omnicide - Creation Unleashed", which was released on May this year via Metal Blade Records.
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"Prey To Anguish" comes off the band's latest album, entitled "Omnicide - Creation Unleashed", which was released on May this year via Metal Blade Records.
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| Source: | vids.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Neaera |
Illdisposed - New Album Details
Danish metallers Illdisposed have set "To Those Who Walk Behind Us" as the title of their new album, due on August 28 via Massacre Records. The cover artwork for the album was done by by René Asmussen (Evergrey).
"To Those Who Walk Behind Us" was recorded at AB Studio in Aarhus, Denmark and was mixed at Fredman Studio in Sweden with Fredrik Nordström.
Eleven tracks will appear on the CD which will be available as a jewel case CD, limited digipack with bonus material and strictly limited box set with exclusive t-shirt.
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"To Those Who Walk Behind Us" was recorded at AB Studio in Aarhus, Denmark and was mixed at Fredman Studio in Sweden with Fredrik Nordström.
Eleven tracks will appear on the CD which will be available as a jewel case CD, limited digipack with bonus material and strictly limited box set with exclusive t-shirt.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Illdisposed |
Devildriver - New Song Online
US metallers Devildriver have posted online a new song, "Back With A Vengeance", on their MySpace page.
"Back With A Vengeance" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "Pray For Villains", which is scheduled for release on July 14 via Roadrunner Records.
"Pray For Villains" cover art] tracklisting:
01. Pray For Villains
02. Pure Sincerity
03. Fate Stepped In
04. Back With A Vengeance
05. I've Been Sober
06. Resurrection Blvd.
07. Forgiveness Is A Six Gun
08. Waiting For November
09. It's In The Cards
10. Another Night In London
11. Bitter Pill
12. Teach Me To Whisper
13. I See Belief
14. Self-Affliction
15. Dust Be The Destiny
16. Damning The Heavens
17. Wasted Years
01. Making-Of Documentary
02. Interviews
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"Back With A Vengeance" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "Pray For Villains", which is scheduled for release on July 14 via Roadrunner Records.
"Pray For Villains" cover art] tracklisting:
01. Pray For Villains
02. Pure Sincerity
03. Fate Stepped In
04. Back With A Vengeance
05. I've Been Sober
06. Resurrection Blvd.
07. Forgiveness Is A Six Gun
08. Waiting For November
09. It's In The Cards
10. Another Night In London
11. Bitter Pill
12. Teach Me To Whisper
13. I See Belief
14. Self-Affliction
15. Dust Be The Destiny
16. Damning The Heavens
17. Wasted Years
01. Making-Of Documentary
02. Interviews
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | DevilDriver |
Syrach - New Song Online
Norwegian metallers Syrach have posted online a new song, "Curse The Souls", on their MySpace page.
"Curse The Souls" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "A Dark Burial", which will be released via Napalm Records on the following dates:
July 22 - Finland, Spain
July 24 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden
July 27 - Rest of Europe
July 28 - USA, Canada
"A Dark Burial" cover art] tracklisting:
01. Curse The Souls
02. The River's Rage
03. A Dark Burial
04. A Mourners Kiss
05. In Darkness I Sigh
06. Ouroboros
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"Curse The Souls" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "A Dark Burial", which will be released via Napalm Records on the following dates:
July 22 - Finland, Spain
July 24 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden
July 27 - Rest of Europe
July 28 - USA, Canada
"A Dark Burial" cover art] tracklisting:
01. Curse The Souls
02. The River's Rage
03. A Dark Burial
04. A Mourners Kiss
05. In Darkness I Sigh
06. Ouroboros
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Syrach |
Obituary - Album E-Card And Song Online
Original news, posted on 10.05.2009
An e-card for "Darkest Day", the forthcoming album from US metallers Obituary, can be found at this location.
"Darkest Day" is scheduled for release on June 30 via Candlelight Records. The cover art was done by Andreas Marschall, who created the art for "The End Complete", "Frozen In Time", and the band's lastest album, "Xecutioner's Return".
"Darkest Day" cover art] tracklisting:
01. List Of Dead
02. Blood To Give
03. Lost
04. Outside My Head
05. Payback
06. Your Darkest Day
07. This Life
08. See Me Now
09. Fields Of Pain
10. Violent Dreams
11. Truth Be Told
12. Forces Realign
13. Left To Die
UPDATE (thanks to 34595)
Obituary have posted a new song online called "List Of Dead". Check it out here. The song comes from the band's upcoming album "Darkest Day", which will be released on June 30 via Candlelight Records.
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An e-card for "Darkest Day", the forthcoming album from US metallers Obituary, can be found at this location.
"Darkest Day" is scheduled for release on June 30 via Candlelight Records. The cover art was done by Andreas Marschall, who created the art for "The End Complete", "Frozen In Time", and the band's lastest album, "Xecutioner's Return".
"Darkest Day" cover art] tracklisting:
01. List Of Dead
02. Blood To Give
03. Lost
04. Outside My Head
05. Payback
06. Your Darkest Day
07. This Life
08. See Me Now
09. Fields Of Pain
10. Violent Dreams
11. Truth Be Told
12. Forces Realign
13. Left To Die
UPDATE (thanks to 34595)
Obituary have posted a new song online called "List Of Dead". Check it out here. The song comes from the band's upcoming album "Darkest Day", which will be released on June 30 via Candlelight Records.
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| Source: | candlelightrecords.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Obituary |