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Darkest Hour - Another New Video Online
"Your Every Day Disaster", the new video from US metallers Darkest Hour, can be exclusively viewed on Metal Hammer.
"Your Every Day Disaster" comes off the band's latest album, entitled The Human Romance, which was released on February 2011 via Century Media Records.
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"Your Every Day Disaster" comes off the band's latest album, entitled The Human Romance, which was released on February 2011 via Century Media Records.
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| Source: | centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | Darkest Hour |
God Forbid - Prepare To Enter The Studio
US metallers God Forbid will enter the studio at the end of October to begin recording their new album for an early 2012 release via Victory Records.
The bulk of the production on the CD will be handled by Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel, DevilDriver, Trivium), with Jason Suecof (Trivium, All That Remains, The Black Dahlia Murder, Chimaira, DevilDriver) stepping in during the the vocal-tracking stage. The album will be mixed at Fascination Street studios in Örebro, Sweden with Jens Bogren, who has previously worked with such acts as Katatonia, Opeth, Paradise Lost and Amon Amarth.
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The bulk of the production on the CD will be handled by Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel, DevilDriver, Trivium), with Jason Suecof (Trivium, All That Remains, The Black Dahlia Murder, Chimaira, DevilDriver) stepping in during the the vocal-tracking stage. The album will be mixed at Fascination Street studios in Örebro, Sweden with Jens Bogren, who has previously worked with such acts as Katatonia, Opeth, Paradise Lost and Amon Amarth.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | God Forbid |
Almah - Another New Video Online
"Late Night In '85", the new video from Brazilian metallers Almah, can be viewed at this location.
"Late Night In '85" comes off the band's third album, Motion, which was released on September 16 in Brazil via Laser Company. The album will be also available in other territories on the following dates:
Europe (via AFM Records): October 14
Rest Of Latin America (Icarus Records): October 14
Japan (Victor JVC): October 19
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"Late Night In '85" comes off the band's third album, Motion, which was released on September 16 in Brazil via Laser Company. The album will be also available in other territories on the following dates:
Europe (via AFM Records): October 14
Rest Of Latin America (Icarus Records): October 14
Japan (Victor JVC): October 19
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Almah |
Hypocrisy - DVD Trailer Online
Hell Over Sofia - 20 Years Of Chaos And Confusion, the new DVD from Swedish metallers Hypocrisy, will be released on October 18th in USA and on October 21st in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records. The disc will contain footage of the band's February 27, 2010 concert at the Blue Box club in Sofia, Bulgaria.
A report on the DVD shoot can be found at Tangra Mega Rock. Photos are available at this location.
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A report on the DVD shoot can be found at Tangra Mega Rock. Photos are available at this location.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Hypocrisy |
The Crown - Johan Lindstrand Rejoins The Band
Swedish metallers The Crown have issued the following update:
"We have an announcement to make, Johan Lindstrand has re-joined The Crown, this means that the original line-up is now ready to kill once again!
The Crown line-up, September 2011:
Johan Lindstrand - Vocals
Magnus Olsfelt - Bass
Marko Tervonen - Rhythm Guitars
Janne Saarenpää - Drums
Marcus Sunesson - Lead Guitars
We would like to thank our metal-brother Jonas Stålhammar for the amazing team-work for the last couple of years! Respect! Next week we'll start rehearsing new material (6 - 7 news songs written at this point). We hope to enter the studio early 2012. We are thinking of doing a few Swedish dates within a couple of months (most likely a first reunion show in our hometown Trollhättan, this time in a proper club) and then focus on doing some kick-ass festivals in 2012."
Johan Lindstrand commented: "Hi there all amazing The Crown fans out there. Once again I have been blessed with the opportunity to join my oldest friends and brothers in arms Marko, Janne, Magnus and Markus. I'm am so grateful for this and I will do my best to make the original lineup live up to all expectations and we will definitely have a total blast together while rippin´ the world to pieces with a lot more years to come. Yeah, from now on I am the lead singer in this classic death metal outfit called The Crown. Damn! That feels good to say. I will also take some time here to thank Jonas Stålhammar 'cause he did an amazing job on Doomsday King. You rule dude! Other than that I have to say: The original 5 has returned! Go hide your children."
Jonas Stålhammar commented: "Come in Number 51, your time is up! It's fitting quoting the classic Pink Floyd song right about now. My time with The Crown comes to an end with the return of the true voice of The Crown, Johan Lindstrand. It's been a bumpy but really enjoyable ride for me being a member of The Crown. It's with great respect I step down to let Johan take his rightful place in the band again. I wish them all the best and they are truly my brothers still."
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"We have an announcement to make, Johan Lindstrand has re-joined The Crown, this means that the original line-up is now ready to kill once again!
The Crown line-up, September 2011:
Johan Lindstrand - Vocals
Magnus Olsfelt - Bass
Marko Tervonen - Rhythm Guitars
Janne Saarenpää - Drums
Marcus Sunesson - Lead Guitars
We would like to thank our metal-brother Jonas Stålhammar for the amazing team-work for the last couple of years! Respect! Next week we'll start rehearsing new material (6 - 7 news songs written at this point). We hope to enter the studio early 2012. We are thinking of doing a few Swedish dates within a couple of months (most likely a first reunion show in our hometown Trollhättan, this time in a proper club) and then focus on doing some kick-ass festivals in 2012."
Johan Lindstrand commented: "Hi there all amazing The Crown fans out there. Once again I have been blessed with the opportunity to join my oldest friends and brothers in arms Marko, Janne, Magnus and Markus. I'm am so grateful for this and I will do my best to make the original lineup live up to all expectations and we will definitely have a total blast together while rippin´ the world to pieces with a lot more years to come. Yeah, from now on I am the lead singer in this classic death metal outfit called The Crown. Damn! That feels good to say. I will also take some time here to thank Jonas Stålhammar 'cause he did an amazing job on Doomsday King. You rule dude! Other than that I have to say: The original 5 has returned! Go hide your children."
Jonas Stålhammar commented: "Come in Number 51, your time is up! It's fitting quoting the classic Pink Floyd song right about now. My time with The Crown comes to an end with the return of the true voice of The Crown, Johan Lindstrand. It's been a bumpy but really enjoyable ride for me being a member of The Crown. It's with great respect I step down to let Johan take his rightful place in the band again. I wish them all the best and they are truly my brothers still."
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | The Crown |
Blut Aus Nord - New Album Details Revealed, Trailer Online
Debemur Morti Productions press release
The title, artwork and full tracklisting of the second part of the groundbreaking Blut Aus Nord trilogy are finally revealed. Recorded, mixed & mastered at Earthsound Studio, 777 - The Desanctification captures the shocking aftermath of mankind's liberation from the constraints of culture, history and superstition. The amazing artwork is courtesy of French artist Valnoir from Metastazis.
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The title, artwork and full tracklisting of the second part of the groundbreaking Blut Aus Nord trilogy are finally revealed. Recorded, mixed & mastered at Earthsound Studio, 777 - The Desanctification captures the shocking aftermath of mankind's liberation from the constraints of culture, history and superstition. The amazing artwork is courtesy of French artist Valnoir from Metastazis.
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| Source: | debemur-morti.com |
| Band profile: | Blut Aus Nord |
Pain Of Salvation - New Song Online
"Conditioned", a brand new song from Swedish metallers Pain Of Salvation, is now available for streaming on the band's Facebook page (Note: You must "like" the band in order to hear the track).
"Conditioned" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled Road Salt Two, which will be released on September 26 in Europe (October 11 in North America) via InsideOut Music. More details about Road Salt Two were previously reported over here.
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"Conditioned" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled Road Salt Two, which will be released on September 26 in Europe (October 11 in North America) via InsideOut Music. More details about Road Salt Two were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Pain Of Salvation |
Eldritch - New Video Online
"Everything's Burning", the new video from Italian metallers Eldritch, can be viewed at this location. The video clip was directed by Skrotosound.
"Everything's Burning" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Gaia's Legacy, which will be released on September 25th via Scarlet Records.
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"Everything's Burning" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Gaia's Legacy, which will be released on September 25th via Scarlet Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Eldritch |
Night In Gales - New Song Online
"This Neon Grave", a brand new song from German metallers Night In Gales, is available for streaming at the band's Facebook page.
"This Neon Grave" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled Five Scars, which will be released on November 7th in Europe (November 8th in North America) via Lifeforce Records.
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"This Neon Grave" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled Five Scars, which will be released on November 7th in Europe (November 8th in North America) via Lifeforce Records.
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| Source: | de-de.facebook.com |
Textures - New Album Preview Online
A six-minute teaser featuring audio samples of all the tracks that will appear on Dualism, the new album from Dutch metallers Textures, can be found at this location.
Dualism will be released on September 23 in Europe and September 27 in North America via Nuclear Blast Records. More details about Dualism were previously reported over here.
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Dualism will be released on September 23 in Europe and September 27 in North America via Nuclear Blast Records. More details about Dualism were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Textures |
Shadowside - New Video Online
"Angel With Horns", the new video from Brazilian metallers Shadowside, can be viewed at this location. The clip was filmed in Campinas, Brazil with director Thiago Pinheiro of Studio Kaiowas.
"Angel With Horns" comes off the band's latest album, Inner Monster Out, which was released on August 30 via SHP Records.
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"Angel With Horns" comes off the band's latest album, Inner Monster Out, which was released on August 30 via SHP Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Shadowside |
Alice Cooper - Audio Samples Of Entire New Album
Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on Welcome 2 My Nightmare, the new album from Alice Cooper, are available for streaming at this location.
Welcome 2 My Nightmare will be released on September 9th in Europe (on September 12th in the UK and on September 13th in North America) by Universal Music. More details about the album were previously reported over here.
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Welcome 2 My Nightmare will be released on September 9th in Europe (on September 12th in the UK and on September 13th in North America) by Universal Music. More details about the album were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | amazon.de |
| Band profile: | Alice Cooper |
Rebellion - Part Ways With Drummer, Replacement Announced
David Faifer has left German metallers Rebellion and has been replaced by Matthias Karle. A video message from Rebellion in which they introduce their new drummer can be seen at this location.
Rebellion last December parted ways with Uwe Lulis (guitar), Gerd Lücking (drums) and Simone Wenzel (guitar) and replaced them with Oliver Geibig, David Faifer and Karut, respectively.
Rebellion line-up is as follows:
Michael Seifert - vocals
Tomi Göttlich - bass
Oliver Geibig - guitar
Stephan Karut - guitar
Matthias Karle - drums
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Rebellion last December parted ways with Uwe Lulis (guitar), Gerd Lücking (drums) and Simone Wenzel (guitar) and replaced them with Oliver Geibig, David Faifer and Karut, respectively.
Rebellion line-up is as follows:
Michael Seifert - vocals
Tomi Göttlich - bass
Oliver Geibig - guitar
Stephan Karut - guitar
Matthias Karle - drums
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Rebellion |
Stam1na - Enter The Studio In September
Finnish metallers Stam1na will begin recording their fifth album in September. The producer of the yet-unnamed album will be Joe Barresi, who has previously worked with Tool, Apocalyptica, Queens Of The Stone Age. Stam1na's new album will be released in early 2012.
According to A Sakara Records press release, the idea for the collaboration between Joe Barresi and Stam1na was born more than a year ago, when Stam1na played at Tavastia Club in Helsinki, in February 2010, right after releasing their latest album, Viimeinen Atlantis. At that time Joe was recording the album of Apocalyptica, and Eicca Toppinen (Apocalyptica cellist) brought him to see Stam1na's show and introduced him to the band.
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According to A Sakara Records press release, the idea for the collaboration between Joe Barresi and Stam1na was born more than a year ago, when Stam1na played at Tavastia Club in Helsinki, in February 2010, right after releasing their latest album, Viimeinen Atlantis. At that time Joe was recording the album of Apocalyptica, and Eicca Toppinen (Apocalyptica cellist) brought him to see Stam1na's show and introduced him to the band.
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| Source: | stam1na.com |
| Band profile: | Stam1na |
Forbidden - Forced To Cancel European Tour
Guitarist / founding member / songwriter Craig Locicero of the Bay Area thrash band Forbidden has issued the following update:
"This is the most painful update I have ever had to write...
Due to family obligations on the part of our longtime drummer, Mark Hernandez, Forbidden is forced to cancel it's tour of Europe and will start to search for an adequate permanent replacement right away. Compounding things is the fact that Mark and I also play in Demonica, who were to open the tour. Unfortunately, at this late date, there is no time nor budget to find a replacement who can handle both bands and our only option right now is to cancel the entire tour.
Forbidden would like to apologize to all of the different promoters, Continental Concerts, the bands Communic and Demonica, our label Nuclear Blast, and most importantly our fans who have been waiting for us to finally make it overseas for our first proper European tour in support of Omega Wave. You all deserve better. This is a collective kick to everyone's stomach and it is very difficult for us to swallow.
If there were any way to find one drummer to do both jobs and learn over 22 songs of material in only a couple of days, we would do it. But there is no way to teach somebody all of that material from the ground up and give the fans our very best. Our first choice was longtime Brother, Gene Hoglan, and since Gene is very familiar with our current set list, this makes the most sense. However, he only has a very small window to work with and no time to commit to an entire tour. But he did agree to fly out to Belgium with us so that Forbidden can play the Alcatraz Festival on August 27th! That works out to be the only days that work within Gene's busy schedule and it also allows us to get in front of as many fans as possible for one show.
In no way does this make up for all of the other gigs we will miss. They MUST be rescheduled for the future!
Unfortunately, that future will have to be without Mark Hernandez. He has played for the last time with Forbidden and we will be looking for the right replacement as soon as the dust settles. Obviously it takes a great player to play drums in Forbidden. We will only accept the best!
We all love Mark and hope he finds peace and serenity in his future with his family.
In the meantime we will continue and take the momentum we have gained from Omega Wave and use it as fuel for the next record and beyond!
Looking forward, not back..."
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"This is the most painful update I have ever had to write...
Due to family obligations on the part of our longtime drummer, Mark Hernandez, Forbidden is forced to cancel it's tour of Europe and will start to search for an adequate permanent replacement right away. Compounding things is the fact that Mark and I also play in Demonica, who were to open the tour. Unfortunately, at this late date, there is no time nor budget to find a replacement who can handle both bands and our only option right now is to cancel the entire tour.
Forbidden would like to apologize to all of the different promoters, Continental Concerts, the bands Communic and Demonica, our label Nuclear Blast, and most importantly our fans who have been waiting for us to finally make it overseas for our first proper European tour in support of Omega Wave. You all deserve better. This is a collective kick to everyone's stomach and it is very difficult for us to swallow.
If there were any way to find one drummer to do both jobs and learn over 22 songs of material in only a couple of days, we would do it. But there is no way to teach somebody all of that material from the ground up and give the fans our very best. Our first choice was longtime Brother, Gene Hoglan, and since Gene is very familiar with our current set list, this makes the most sense. However, he only has a very small window to work with and no time to commit to an entire tour. But he did agree to fly out to Belgium with us so that Forbidden can play the Alcatraz Festival on August 27th! That works out to be the only days that work within Gene's busy schedule and it also allows us to get in front of as many fans as possible for one show.
In no way does this make up for all of the other gigs we will miss. They MUST be rescheduled for the future!
Unfortunately, that future will have to be without Mark Hernandez. He has played for the last time with Forbidden and we will be looking for the right replacement as soon as the dust settles. Obviously it takes a great player to play drums in Forbidden. We will only accept the best!
We all love Mark and hope he finds peace and serenity in his future with his family.
In the meantime we will continue and take the momentum we have gained from Omega Wave and use it as fuel for the next record and beyond!
Looking forward, not back..."
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Forbidden |
| Event: | Forbidden + Communic: Omega Wave Over Europe Tour [CANCELLED] |