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Agent Steel - Working On New Songs
At the beginning of the month it was announced that original Agent Steel vocalist John Cyriis had returned to the band. Now the following update has been issued:
"Just checking in to let everyone know that we will begin rehearsals with vocalist J. Cyriis in the coming weeks here in Los Angeles. We're all very excited to fire up the engines and getting the gears turning to the Agent Steel machine! We will be revisiting the classic catalog of course, but most importantly; we look forward to begin work on new songs for future release.
As some of you know we have material already written in demo format that we look forward to reworking with J. Cyriis. We also have our first working title that Cyriis has been writing lyrics to that we can reveal at this time; "Behold... The Great Race". We're also in the middle of confirming South American live appearances for late August, and also European "exclusive shows" for late October, 2010."
Stay tuned for more details as they surface.
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"Just checking in to let everyone know that we will begin rehearsals with vocalist J. Cyriis in the coming weeks here in Los Angeles. We're all very excited to fire up the engines and getting the gears turning to the Agent Steel machine! We will be revisiting the classic catalog of course, but most importantly; we look forward to begin work on new songs for future release.
As some of you know we have material already written in demo format that we look forward to reworking with J. Cyriis. We also have our first working title that Cyriis has been writing lyrics to that we can reveal at this time; "Behold... The Great Race". We're also in the middle of confirming South American live appearances for late August, and also European "exclusive shows" for late October, 2010."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Agent Steel |
Isis - Call It Quits
It's official, May is definitely "metal massacre month" as the bad news continues to pile up. Just this morning atmospheric sludge/post-metallers Isis have called it a day. In a lengthy "good night!" message on their MySpace, the band writes:
"Isis has reached an end. It's hard to try to say it in any delicate way, and it is a truth that is best spoken plainly. This end isn't something that occurred over night and it hasn't been brought about by a single cataclysmic fracture in the band. Simply put, Isis has done everything we wanted to do, said everything we wanted to say. In the interest of preserving the love we have of this band, for each other, for the music made and for all the people who have continually supported us, it is time to bring it to a close.
We've seen too many bands push past the point of a dignified death and we all promised one another early on in the life of the band that we would do our best to ensure Isis would never fall victim to that syndrome. We've had a much longer run than we ever expected we would and accomplished a great deal more than we ever imagined possible. We never set any specific goals when the band was founded other than to make the music we wanted to hear and to play (and to stay true to that ideal), so everything else that has come along the long and winding path has been an absolute gift.
As with any momentous life-changing decision (which this certainly is for the 5 of us), we feel a very dynamic range of emotions about this and cannot express all of it within the space of a few sentences, and perhaps it's best to do what we've always done in and let our music speak for us. It is and has been the truest expression of who we are as a collective and in some ways who we are as individuals for the 13 years in which we've been together.
The last and perhaps most important thing we might say in relation to all this is how grateful we are for the people that have supported us over the years. It is a lengthy list that would include those who put out our records, those that played on them and put them to tape, the many bands with whom we shared the stage, all of our family, friends and companions who supported us in our individual lives and thus made it possible for us to continue on in the band, and most importantly those who truly listened to our music whether in recorded form or by coming to out to our shows (or both). It is quite true that we would never have done what we have without those people, that is many of you who are reading this. Our words can never fully express what we feel, but we hope that our music and the efforts made to bring it into being can serve as a more proper expression of gratitude for this life and for everyone in it. Thank you.
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"Isis has reached an end. It's hard to try to say it in any delicate way, and it is a truth that is best spoken plainly. This end isn't something that occurred over night and it hasn't been brought about by a single cataclysmic fracture in the band. Simply put, Isis has done everything we wanted to do, said everything we wanted to say. In the interest of preserving the love we have of this band, for each other, for the music made and for all the people who have continually supported us, it is time to bring it to a close.
We've seen too many bands push past the point of a dignified death and we all promised one another early on in the life of the band that we would do our best to ensure Isis would never fall victim to that syndrome. We've had a much longer run than we ever expected we would and accomplished a great deal more than we ever imagined possible. We never set any specific goals when the band was founded other than to make the music we wanted to hear and to play (and to stay true to that ideal), so everything else that has come along the long and winding path has been an absolute gift.
As with any momentous life-changing decision (which this certainly is for the 5 of us), we feel a very dynamic range of emotions about this and cannot express all of it within the space of a few sentences, and perhaps it's best to do what we've always done in and let our music speak for us. It is and has been the truest expression of who we are as a collective and in some ways who we are as individuals for the 13 years in which we've been together.
The last and perhaps most important thing we might say in relation to all this is how grateful we are for the people that have supported us over the years. It is a lengthy list that would include those who put out our records, those that played on them and put them to tape, the many bands with whom we shared the stage, all of our family, friends and companions who supported us in our individual lives and thus made it possible for us to continue on in the band, and most importantly those who truly listened to our music whether in recorded form or by coming to out to our shows (or both). It is quite true that we would never have done what we have without those people, that is many of you who are reading this. Our words can never fully express what we feel, but we hope that our music and the efforts made to bring it into being can serve as a more proper expression of gratitude for this life and for everyone in it. Thank you.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Isis |
| Event: | Isis |
Kamelot - Gus G. To Guest On New Kamelot CD
Guitar phenom Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind) has added his signature style and soloing to one of Kamelot's new songs that will appear on the band's upcoming CD.
Kamelot guitarist Youngblood comments: "Gus and I have been talking about working together for a few years now, I first met Gus when Dream Evil played with us on the Japanese Tour in a few years back. Since then Gus' band Firewind has toured with us in Europe and Japan and we have become great friends. I have always thought Gus' style was very special and very unique, its really great to have him on the new album!"
Gus G. adds: "Kamelot is a very unique band with a sound of their own and I've always liked them. To be invited to play on their new album is an honor and jamming on their track was a lot of fun. During the time our bands toured Japan and all over Europe together, Thomas and I became good friends. I have great memories from being on the road with the guys and I'm glad I contributed to their new album."
Kamelot is coming off of a hugely successful European Tour and will be playing several major Festivals this Summer before kicking off their North American Tour. More news about the new Kamelot CD coming soon, including more special guests, video news and more.
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Kamelot guitarist Youngblood comments: "Gus and I have been talking about working together for a few years now, I first met Gus when Dream Evil played with us on the Japanese Tour in a few years back. Since then Gus' band Firewind has toured with us in Europe and Japan and we have become great friends. I have always thought Gus' style was very special and very unique, its really great to have him on the new album!"
Gus G. adds: "Kamelot is a very unique band with a sound of their own and I've always liked them. To be invited to play on their new album is an honor and jamming on their track was a lot of fun. During the time our bands toured Japan and all over Europe together, Thomas and I became good friends. I have great memories from being on the road with the guys and I'm glad I contributed to their new album."
Kamelot is coming off of a hugely successful European Tour and will be playing several major Festivals this Summer before kicking off their North American Tour. More news about the new Kamelot CD coming soon, including more special guests, video news and more.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Kamelot |
Grand Magus - New Video Online
"Hammer Of The North", Grand Magus's new video is now available for viewing at this location. The song comes off the band's fifth and upcoming effort titled Hammer Of The North
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Grand Magus |
The Seven Gates - Tour Dates Announced
French death metal act The Seven Gates will be heading to Canada for their first North American tour supported by Canadian death thrashers Auroch. Born from the ashes of revered French underground metal acts Daemonium, Akhenaton and late 80's French death metal pioneers Mutilated, The Seven Gates built upon the cult success surrounding their All is in All demo and Ghenna's Sword EP to release their 2009 full length debut Angel of Suffering on Heavy Artillery Records.
Angel of Suffering features ten tracks of old-school death metal with an endless supply of hooks, masterful musicianship and a sufficient dose of pure fucking evil, sure to please fans of early Deicide, Morbid Angel and Entombed. Below are the tour dates:
July 02. Victoria, BC - Pub 340
July 03. Vancouver, BC - Funky Winkerbeans
July 04. Kamloops, BC - The Dirty Jersey
July 05. Calgary, AB - Dickens Pub
July 06. Red Deer, AB - Cheers North
July 07. Rocky Mountain House, AB - Arena Youth Center
July 08. Deadmonton, SK - New City Suburbs
July 09. TBA
July 10. Saskatoon, SK - The Roxy on Broadway
July 11. Regina, SK - The Exchange
July 12. Brandon, MB - Parthenon Pizza
July 13. Thunder Bay, ON - Killroy's
July 15. Sudbury, ON - The Frood Hotel
July 16. Toronto, ON - Hard Luck Bar
July 17. Ottawa, ON - Café Dekcuf
July 18. Montreal, QB - Club Saphir
July 19. Quebec City, QB - L'Agitee
July 21. St John, NB. - Sunstar Lounge
July 22. Halifax, NS - Gus's Pub
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Angel of Suffering features ten tracks of old-school death metal with an endless supply of hooks, masterful musicianship and a sufficient dose of pure fucking evil, sure to please fans of early Deicide, Morbid Angel and Entombed. Below are the tour dates:
July 02. Victoria, BC - Pub 340
July 03. Vancouver, BC - Funky Winkerbeans
July 04. Kamloops, BC - The Dirty Jersey
July 05. Calgary, AB - Dickens Pub
July 06. Red Deer, AB - Cheers North
July 07. Rocky Mountain House, AB - Arena Youth Center
July 08. Deadmonton, SK - New City Suburbs
July 09. TBA
July 10. Saskatoon, SK - The Roxy on Broadway
July 11. Regina, SK - The Exchange
July 12. Brandon, MB - Parthenon Pizza
July 13. Thunder Bay, ON - Killroy's
July 15. Sudbury, ON - The Frood Hotel
July 16. Toronto, ON - Hard Luck Bar
July 17. Ottawa, ON - Café Dekcuf
July 18. Montreal, QB - Club Saphir
July 19. Quebec City, QB - L'Agitee
July 21. St John, NB. - Sunstar Lounge
July 22. Halifax, NS - Gus's Pub
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Seven Gates |
| Event: | The Seven Gates: Burning Canada Tour |
Cephalic Carnage - Working On New Album
Cephalic Carnage has begun work on their follow-up album to 2007's Xenosapien. The still untitled full-length is being recorded at the band's own recording studio with longtime engineer/producer Dave Otero. An autumn 2010 release through Relapse Records is expected. More details to be announced soon.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Cephalic Carnage |
Death - Chuck Schuldiner's Back Catalog To Be Reissued
Relapse Records is honored to announce a partnership with Perseverance Holdings Ltd. and the Schuldiner family to reissue the legendary catalog of heavy metal luminary Chuck Schuldiner and his bands Death, Control Denied, and Mantas.
Chuck Schuldiner's Death, one of the most important and influential metal bands of all-time, will see the first official digital releases of it's legendary albums Scream Bloody Gore, Leprosy, Spiritual Healing, Human, Individual Thought Patterns, and The Sound Of Perseverance from May 11th via iTunes. These digital releases will come two days before Chuck Schuldiner would have celebrated his 43rd birthday. Schuldiner passed away on December 13, 2001 after fighting a long, recurring battle with brain cancer.
Relapse will also reissue an expanded version of the classic debut album, The Fragile Art Of Existence, from Schuldiner's progressive heavy metal band Control Denied in late 2010 as well as the first-ever collection by his pre-Death project Mantas. The expanded version of The Fragile Art of Existence will include bonus tracks, extra band photography, expanded art and packaging and more. Details on both releases are forthcoming.
Long-range plans include the completion and official release of the final Control Denied album When Man and Machine Collide. Recorded over 10 years ago at Morrisound Studios with producer Jim Morris, When Man and Machine Collide was tracked by Schuldiner but left incomplete upon Chuck's passing.
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Chuck Schuldiner's Death, one of the most important and influential metal bands of all-time, will see the first official digital releases of it's legendary albums Scream Bloody Gore, Leprosy, Spiritual Healing, Human, Individual Thought Patterns, and The Sound Of Perseverance from May 11th via iTunes. These digital releases will come two days before Chuck Schuldiner would have celebrated his 43rd birthday. Schuldiner passed away on December 13, 2001 after fighting a long, recurring battle with brain cancer.
Relapse will also reissue an expanded version of the classic debut album, The Fragile Art Of Existence, from Schuldiner's progressive heavy metal band Control Denied in late 2010 as well as the first-ever collection by his pre-Death project Mantas. The expanded version of The Fragile Art of Existence will include bonus tracks, extra band photography, expanded art and packaging and more. Details on both releases are forthcoming.
Long-range plans include the completion and official release of the final Control Denied album When Man and Machine Collide. Recorded over 10 years ago at Morrisound Studios with producer Jim Morris, When Man and Machine Collide was tracked by Schuldiner but left incomplete upon Chuck's passing.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Death |
Arsis - Part Ways With Bassist, Former Bassist Returns
Bassist Noah Martin (ex-Dark Empire), who announced his departure from Virginia's melodic/technical death metal band Arsis in September 2008, proudly announces his return to the band's line-up. The band were currently on the "Facemelter Tour" with Dying Fetus, Misery Index, Annotations Of An Autopsy and Conducting From The Grave when bassist Nathaniel Carter abruptly left.
The band has released the following official statement: "So it's true that we have been playing as a three piece for a few gigs. Nat is out and if you want the real story come to a show and ask us, because trust me, that is much more fun and potentially colorful than reading it in an officially sanctioned and sanitized press statement. But this is a problem of very small gravity because WE ARE INEVITABLE and by the time the clock strikes midnight tonight we will be rejoined by our very dear friend and long-missed colleague ... (insert drum roll here) ... the immortal Noah Martin is back in our traveling circle of insanity! We will be turning the hell up to 11 in New Mexico tonight!"
Martin added: "Since leaving Arsis, I've been back in Virginia, finishing up my bachelor's degree. I'm still enrolled in college, so I'm kinda in the same boat as Mike as far as playing live goes. It's tough to stay away from what you love and know so well. For me, making music with James Malone means listening to obscure '80s metal, staying in seedy hotels, peeing in wrecked trailers, playing with Dutchstep, and singing like King Diamond. It feels good to be back in the fold, to make music with my friends. Good times."
Dates for the ongoing Facemelter Tour can be found at this location.
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The band has released the following official statement: "So it's true that we have been playing as a three piece for a few gigs. Nat is out and if you want the real story come to a show and ask us, because trust me, that is much more fun and potentially colorful than reading it in an officially sanctioned and sanitized press statement. But this is a problem of very small gravity because WE ARE INEVITABLE and by the time the clock strikes midnight tonight we will be rejoined by our very dear friend and long-missed colleague ... (insert drum roll here) ... the immortal Noah Martin is back in our traveling circle of insanity! We will be turning the hell up to 11 in New Mexico tonight!"
Martin added: "Since leaving Arsis, I've been back in Virginia, finishing up my bachelor's degree. I'm still enrolled in college, so I'm kinda in the same boat as Mike as far as playing live goes. It's tough to stay away from what you love and know so well. For me, making music with James Malone means listening to obscure '80s metal, staying in seedy hotels, peeing in wrecked trailers, playing with Dutchstep, and singing like King Diamond. It feels good to be back in the fold, to make music with my friends. Good times."
Dates for the ongoing Facemelter Tour can be found at this location.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Arsis |
Heaven Shall Burn - Entire Album Available For Streaming
Invictus, the brand new album from Heaven Shall Burn is now available for streaming in its entirety at the band's MySpace page.
Invictus will be released via Century Media Records on the following dates:
May 21: Germany, Austria, Switzerland
May 24: Rest Of Europe
May 25: Spain, Italy
May 26: Sweden, Finland, Hungary
June 8: USA
Invictus cover art] tracklist:
01. Intro
02. The Omen
03. Combat
04. I Was I Am I Shall Be
05. Buried In Forgotten Grounds
06. Sevastopoll
07. The Lie You Bleed For
08. Return To Sanity
09. Against Bridge Burners
10. Of Forsaken Poets
11. Given In Death
12. Outro
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Invictus will be released via Century Media Records on the following dates:
May 21: Germany, Austria, Switzerland
May 24: Rest Of Europe
May 25: Spain, Italy
May 26: Sweden, Finland, Hungary
June 8: USA
Invictus cover art] tracklist:
01. Intro
02. The Omen
03. Combat
04. I Was I Am I Shall Be
05. Buried In Forgotten Grounds
06. Sevastopoll
07. The Lie You Bleed For
08. Return To Sanity
09. Against Bridge Burners
10. Of Forsaken Poets
11. Given In Death
12. Outro
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Heaven Shall Burn |
Skid Row - Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement
In April of 2010 Skid Row and drummer Dave Gara parted ways. "We wish Dave all the best for the future and we are very excited to begin working with Rob", said lead singer Johnny Solinger.
Skid Row have recruited Atlanta native Rob Hammersmith as their new drummer. Guitarist Snake Sabo added: "Let's put it this way, we gave Rob a lot of songs to learn and not much time to learn them, but he came through like a champ". Rob spent many years touring and recording with Atlanta based rockers Rockets to Ruin and toured with Gunfire 76 featuring Wednesday 13.
When asked about his new gig Hammersmith answered: "Having always been a fan, it is an honor to be asked to join the band. The band's music and history holds a special place in both my life, and the lives of so many loyal fans. To be a part of that history is the chance of a lifetime."
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Skid Row have recruited Atlanta native Rob Hammersmith as their new drummer. Guitarist Snake Sabo added: "Let's put it this way, we gave Rob a lot of songs to learn and not much time to learn them, but he came through like a champ". Rob spent many years touring and recording with Atlanta based rockers Rockets to Ruin and toured with Gunfire 76 featuring Wednesday 13.
When asked about his new gig Hammersmith answered: "Having always been a fan, it is an honor to be asked to join the band. The band's music and history holds a special place in both my life, and the lives of so many loyal fans. To be a part of that history is the chance of a lifetime."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Skid Row |
Necrodeath - New Video Online
Necrodeath released the video for the song "Mater Tenebrarum" The song comes off their most recent compilation album Old Skull. More info about the release available here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Necrodeath |
Dragonland - New Album Trailer Online
Dragonland have posted a trailer for their yet untitled upcoming album. The clip is available below. The trailer was made by Steve Nix and the album is scheduled for a release sometime later this year. More updates to follow.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Dragonland |
Korn - New Album Details Revealed
Original news, posted on 28.04.2010
Korn's 9th studio effort, Korn III - Remember Who You Are marks a return to form for the nu metal powerhouse. The album will be released at the end of June through Roadrunner Records.
The band has enlisted famed producer Ross Robinson, the man who helmed the boards on their first two albums. Guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer explains the dynamic: "Teaming up with Ross has brought that raw, emotional feeling back to the music. Ross is the only person in the world that's ever been able to draw us to that place. He reminds us why we're here, why these songs are important to our fans and why what we do as a band relates. He made us remember how our music saves lives, and he came into the picture at the perfect time. We had no record label and just wanted to make a great album. Ross stepped in at the right moment to hit the reset button."
Korn III - Remember Who You Are cover art] tracklist:
01. Oildale (Leave Me Alone)
02. Pop A Pill
03. Fear Is A Place To Leave
04. Move On
05. Lead The Parade
06. Let The Guilt Go
07. The Past
08. Never Around
09. Are You Ready To Live?
10. Holding All These Lies
UPDATE (thanks to Yura.)
Cover art for the 9th studio effort of Korn has been revealed. Click here to check out the artwork for Korn III - Remember Who You Are.
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Korn's 9th studio effort, Korn III - Remember Who You Are marks a return to form for the nu metal powerhouse. The album will be released at the end of June through Roadrunner Records.
The band has enlisted famed producer Ross Robinson, the man who helmed the boards on their first two albums. Guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer explains the dynamic: "Teaming up with Ross has brought that raw, emotional feeling back to the music. Ross is the only person in the world that's ever been able to draw us to that place. He reminds us why we're here, why these songs are important to our fans and why what we do as a band relates. He made us remember how our music saves lives, and he came into the picture at the perfect time. We had no record label and just wanted to make a great album. Ross stepped in at the right moment to hit the reset button."
Korn III - Remember Who You Are cover art] tracklist:
01. Oildale (Leave Me Alone)
02. Pop A Pill
03. Fear Is A Place To Leave
04. Move On
05. Lead The Parade
06. Let The Guilt Go
07. The Past
08. Never Around
09. Are You Ready To Live?
10. Holding All These Lies
UPDATE (thanks to Yura.)
Cover art for the 9th studio effort of Korn has been revealed. Click here to check out the artwork for Korn III - Remember Who You Are.
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| Source: | modlife.com |
| Band profile: | Korn |
Aborted - Busy Writing New Material
Aborted have started writing some new material and will be focusing on writing for the rest of the year. Recordings are set for the full length early next year, more details to follow shortly.
Expect it to continue where Coronary Reconstruction started!. Those of you who still want to catch the band live this year: Aborted will be playing Kaltenbach Open Air in Austria and Summer Carnage in Tel Aviv, Israel this summer, as well as a very short bunch of dates that will be announced soon as well, beyond that, its writing time as the band wants this album to be as face melting as possible and there will not be any further touring until 2011.
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Expect it to continue where Coronary Reconstruction started!. Those of you who still want to catch the band live this year: Aborted will be playing Kaltenbach Open Air in Austria and Summer Carnage in Tel Aviv, Israel this summer, as well as a very short bunch of dates that will be announced soon as well, beyond that, its writing time as the band wants this album to be as face melting as possible and there will not be any further touring until 2011.
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| Source: | goremageddon.be |
| Band profile: | Aborted |
The Eternal - Finish Recording New Album, Samples Online
The Eternal announced the recording for the new album Under A New Sun is finished. The band states:
"We have just completed mastering out new record Under A New Sun cover art]. After 6 months of hard work, we have what we believe to be our strongest album in bag and we have been lucky enough to work with some fantastic people along the way."
Four 50 second samples of the songs "Under A New Sun", "Delirium & Desire", "The Sleeper" and "Cast In Stone" are now online at the band's MySpace.
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"We have just completed mastering out new record Under A New Sun cover art]. After 6 months of hard work, we have what we believe to be our strongest album in bag and we have been lucky enough to work with some fantastic people along the way."
Four 50 second samples of the songs "Under A New Sun", "Delirium & Desire", "The Sleeper" and "Cast In Stone" are now online at the band's MySpace.
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| Source: | the-eternal.com |
| Band profile: | The Eternal |