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Ajattara - Recording New Album
Finnish Black metal outfit Ajattara have provided the following (as usual) short update on the band's MySpace:
"Ajattara has started to record sixth album in D-Studio Finland. Please contact your local Satanic Cult or community for more information."
The new album is expected to be released in early 2009 through Spinefarm Records.
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"Ajattara has started to record sixth album in D-Studio Finland. Please contact your local Satanic Cult or community for more information."
The new album is expected to be released in early 2009 through Spinefarm Records.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ajattara |
Absu - New Member, Album Completed
Texas-based mythological occult metal outfit Absu have announced the addition of bassist/co-vocalist Ezezu (ex-Panzram) to the group's ranks. This is the first time the band is experiencing a permanent quartet-type line up since the band's debut album "Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L".
Drummer/vocalist Proscriptor says of the latest addition, "We are very proud to welcome Ezezu as the newest member of Absu. He was the missing element we have been searching for and definitely fits in the group. We are delighted to convey our next chapter of mythological occult metal with him."
Absu has just completed the recording of their latest album, "Absu" to be released in the beginning of 2009 on Candlelight Records. The album was more or less engineered by the band, mixed by none other than J.T. Longoria at Nomad Recording Studio (King Diamond, Solitude Aeternus, etc.) and will be mastered by Proscriptor at his studio Tarot Productions.
Guest musicians on the album include the following:
Ashmedi (Melechesh)
Blasphemer (ex-Mayhem/Ava Inferi)
Equitant (ex-Absu/Equitant)
David Harbour (ex-King Diamond/David Harbour)
Michael Harris (Darkology/Michael Harris)
Mindwalker (The Firstborn)
Nornagest (Enthroned)
Vorskaath (Zemial)
"Absu" cover] projected tracklisting:
01. Between The Absu Of Eridu & Erech
02. Night Fire Canonization
03. Amy
04. Nunbarshegunu
05. 13 Globes
06. ?Of The Dead Who Never Rest In Their Tombs Are The Attendance Of Familiar Spirits?
a) Diversified Signs Inscribed
b) Our Earth Of Black
c) Voor
07. Magic(k) Square Cipher
08. In The Name Of Auebothiabathabaithobeuee
09. Girra's Temple
10. Those Of The Void Will Re-Enter
11. Sceptre Command
12. Ye Uttuku Spells
13. Twix Yesterday, The Day & The Morrow
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Drummer/vocalist Proscriptor says of the latest addition, "We are very proud to welcome Ezezu as the newest member of Absu. He was the missing element we have been searching for and definitely fits in the group. We are delighted to convey our next chapter of mythological occult metal with him."
Absu has just completed the recording of their latest album, "Absu" to be released in the beginning of 2009 on Candlelight Records. The album was more or less engineered by the band, mixed by none other than J.T. Longoria at Nomad Recording Studio (King Diamond, Solitude Aeternus, etc.) and will be mastered by Proscriptor at his studio Tarot Productions.
Guest musicians on the album include the following:
Ashmedi (Melechesh)
Blasphemer (ex-Mayhem/Ava Inferi)
Equitant (ex-Absu/Equitant)
David Harbour (ex-King Diamond/David Harbour)
Michael Harris (Darkology/Michael Harris)
Mindwalker (The Firstborn)
Nornagest (Enthroned)
Vorskaath (Zemial)
"Absu" cover] projected tracklisting:
01. Between The Absu Of Eridu & Erech
02. Night Fire Canonization
03. Amy
04. Nunbarshegunu
05. 13 Globes
06. ?Of The Dead Who Never Rest In Their Tombs Are The Attendance Of Familiar Spirits?
a) Diversified Signs Inscribed
b) Our Earth Of Black
c) Voor
07. Magic(k) Square Cipher
08. In The Name Of Auebothiabathabaithobeuee
09. Girra's Temple
10. Those Of The Void Will Re-Enter
11. Sceptre Command
12. Ye Uttuku Spells
13. Twix Yesterday, The Day & The Morrow
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| Source: | thegauntlet.com |
| Band profile: | Absu |
Pentagram - Two Albums To Be Re-Issued
Seasons Of Mist press release:
On next November 17th (January 27th in the US), Season Of Mist will reissue two classic albums by cult doom band Pentagram: 1999's "Review Your Choices" and 2001's "Sub Basement". Doom is made out of 666 tons heavy riffing, vocals filled with pain, regret and spite as well as leaden song-structures stretched taut to the point of ripping, and Pentagram embody all those virtues like no other contender. Many have named the band the true heir of the British originators of heavy and doom metal, honourably dubbing them 'the American Black Sabbath'.
Pentagram's fourth studio album "Review Your Choices" marked the band's sixth comeback after several changes of line-up and label. These acclaimed protagonists of doom metal proved once more indestructible by drug addiction, break ups, bad deals, jail terms, chronic illness, satanic blood sacrifices and various acts of self destruction. Mainman and singer Bobby Liebling has kept his band alive for nearly 40 years now and might easily be awarded the title of "longest serving cult band" - highly acclaimed by fans, press and fellow musicians alike. "Review Your Choices" marked the return of multi-instrumentalist Joe Hasselvander to join Bobby Liebling in his eternal quest of creating the heaviest sound possible. The album features a mix of re-recorded lost Liebling tracks from the 70's and stellar numbers penned by Hasselvander, which gave "Review Your Choices" an extra heavy feeling.
"Sub-Basement" was the second output of this line-up and is regarded as the most rock n' roll effort of the doomsters ever. On top of Pentagram's perfect doom sound an irresistible groove and capturing catchiness was added, which made the album an all time favourite for many fans. "Sub-Basement" will kick your ass and twist your legs! Dive down deep into gloom and despair with these classic doom recordings, both to be reissued with bonus tracks, new artworks and liner notes.
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On next November 17th (January 27th in the US), Season Of Mist will reissue two classic albums by cult doom band Pentagram: 1999's "Review Your Choices" and 2001's "Sub Basement". Doom is made out of 666 tons heavy riffing, vocals filled with pain, regret and spite as well as leaden song-structures stretched taut to the point of ripping, and Pentagram embody all those virtues like no other contender. Many have named the band the true heir of the British originators of heavy and doom metal, honourably dubbing them 'the American Black Sabbath'.
Pentagram's fourth studio album "Review Your Choices" marked the band's sixth comeback after several changes of line-up and label. These acclaimed protagonists of doom metal proved once more indestructible by drug addiction, break ups, bad deals, jail terms, chronic illness, satanic blood sacrifices and various acts of self destruction. Mainman and singer Bobby Liebling has kept his band alive for nearly 40 years now and might easily be awarded the title of "longest serving cult band" - highly acclaimed by fans, press and fellow musicians alike. "Review Your Choices" marked the return of multi-instrumentalist Joe Hasselvander to join Bobby Liebling in his eternal quest of creating the heaviest sound possible. The album features a mix of re-recorded lost Liebling tracks from the 70's and stellar numbers penned by Hasselvander, which gave "Review Your Choices" an extra heavy feeling.
"Sub-Basement" was the second output of this line-up and is regarded as the most rock n' roll effort of the doomsters ever. On top of Pentagram's perfect doom sound an irresistible groove and capturing catchiness was added, which made the album an all time favourite for many fans. "Sub-Basement" will kick your ass and twist your legs! Dive down deep into gloom and despair with these classic doom recordings, both to be reissued with bonus tracks, new artworks and liner notes.
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| Source: | season-of-mist.com |
| Band profile: | Pentagram |
Origin, Dying Fetus - Entire Live Shows Posted Online
High quality video footage of Origin's entire concert at The Penny Arcade in Rochester, New York as part of the Beaten Into Submission North American tour with Dying Fetus, Sworn Enemy and Thy Will Be Done earlier this year, can be viewed at the UVTV website here.
The setlist was as follows:
01. Lethal Manipulation
02. Implosion Of Eternity
03. Staring Into The Abyss
04. Aftermath
05. Vomit You Out
06. Wrath Of Vision
07. Disease Called Man
08. Reciprocal
09. Burner
10. Finite
11. Perversion Of Hate
12. Portal
Also Dying Fetus' live performance of that same night can be streamed at the UVTV website.
That setlist was as follows:
01. Schematics
02. In Times Of War
03. Homicidal Retribution
04. We Are Your Enemy
05. Streaks Of Blood
06. Rape Your Mother Kill Your Dog
07. Unadulterated Hatred
08. Pissing In The Mainstream
09. Blunt Force Trauma
10. Insidious Repression
11. Raped On The Alter
12. Praise The Lord (Opiate For The Masses)
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The setlist was as follows:
01. Lethal Manipulation
02. Implosion Of Eternity
03. Staring Into The Abyss
04. Aftermath
05. Vomit You Out
06. Wrath Of Vision
07. Disease Called Man
08. Reciprocal
09. Burner
10. Finite
11. Perversion Of Hate
12. Portal
Also Dying Fetus' live performance of that same night can be streamed at the UVTV website.
That setlist was as follows:
01. Schematics
02. In Times Of War
03. Homicidal Retribution
04. We Are Your Enemy
05. Streaks Of Blood
06. Rape Your Mother Kill Your Dog
07. Unadulterated Hatred
08. Pissing In The Mainstream
09. Blunt Force Trauma
10. Insidious Repression
11. Raped On The Alter
12. Praise The Lord (Opiate For The Masses)
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| Source: | uvtv.info |
| Band profile: | Origin |
Grip Inc. - Vocalist Found Dead At Age 52
Gus Chambers, former vocalist of German metal band Squealer and Dave Lombardo's groove metal side project Grip Inc., has passed away last Monday, on the 13th of October, at the age of 52. Gus Chambers, who nowadays lived in Coventry, England, reportedly took his own life.
The Coventry Telegraph reports that, one of the city's much-loved and popular musicians, Gus Chambers, died last weekend. Gus Chambers was a natural born rocker.
He took over lead vocals from Terry Hall in the punk band Squad in the late 70s, and fronted the band through their finest moments. But his punk-crazed stage antics were quite opposite to the real man - Gus was a thinker, and a great believer in fairness and racial equality, though to some, he was just a punk.
When the final embers of the punk revolution faded away, Gus took his skills as a top notch front-man to the new band 21 Guns. They released the single Ambition Rock on Neville Staples's Shack Records.
Gus later moved to America and formed Sons Of Damnation, finally joining the no messing high-energy metal band Grip Inc. They were formed by former Slayer drum-king Dave Lombardo. They released three brooding albums in the mid to late 90s - "Power Of Inner Strength", "Nemesis", and "Solidify" - and finally came back with a fourth entitled "Incorporated" in 2004, which was greeted as a true return to form by the critics.
Of late, Gus was part of the sonically-superb Mantra Sect. "I've been very lucky in my career," said Gus. "I have had the privilege of playing in front of thousands of people at festivals like Rock in Rio and the Dynamo Festival in Holland. Nothing though brings back fonder memories than playing in front of maybe 20 or 30 people in The Hand and Heart or the back room of The Swanswell."
Coventry Telegraph concludes: "The line, "He'll be greatly missed", is forever trotted out on these occasions; this time it's totally fitting, and judging by the unprecedented number of people who phoned me to tell me the tragic news, this is one great Cov rocker who will never be forgotten and God forbid, ever be replaced."
A few more reactions to Chamber's death can be read here.
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The Coventry Telegraph reports that, one of the city's much-loved and popular musicians, Gus Chambers, died last weekend. Gus Chambers was a natural born rocker.
He took over lead vocals from Terry Hall in the punk band Squad in the late 70s, and fronted the band through their finest moments. But his punk-crazed stage antics were quite opposite to the real man - Gus was a thinker, and a great believer in fairness and racial equality, though to some, he was just a punk.
When the final embers of the punk revolution faded away, Gus took his skills as a top notch front-man to the new band 21 Guns. They released the single Ambition Rock on Neville Staples's Shack Records.
Gus later moved to America and formed Sons Of Damnation, finally joining the no messing high-energy metal band Grip Inc. They were formed by former Slayer drum-king Dave Lombardo. They released three brooding albums in the mid to late 90s - "Power Of Inner Strength", "Nemesis", and "Solidify" - and finally came back with a fourth entitled "Incorporated" in 2004, which was greeted as a true return to form by the critics.
Of late, Gus was part of the sonically-superb Mantra Sect. "I've been very lucky in my career," said Gus. "I have had the privilege of playing in front of thousands of people at festivals like Rock in Rio and the Dynamo Festival in Holland. Nothing though brings back fonder memories than playing in front of maybe 20 or 30 people in The Hand and Heart or the back room of The Swanswell."
Coventry Telegraph concludes: "The line, "He'll be greatly missed", is forever trotted out on these occasions; this time it's totally fitting, and judging by the unprecedented number of people who phoned me to tell me the tragic news, this is one great Cov rocker who will never be forgotten and God forbid, ever be replaced."
A few more reactions to Chamber's death can be read here.
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| Source: | coventrytelegraph.net |
| Band profile: | Grip Inc. |
Guns N' Roses - Chinese Democracy Album Details
The names of the 14 songs on "Chinese Democracy" have been revealed by the website BestBuy.com in their product catalog. Also a small image of the cover art of the ridiculously-long-awaited new Guns N' Roses album has been posted on the online catalog, have a look at it here.
The tracklist of "Chinese Democracy" appears to be as follows:
01. Chinese Democracy
02. Shackler's Revenge
03. Better
04. Street Of Dreams
05. If The World
06. There Was A Time
07. Catcher N' The Rye
08. Scraped
09. Riad N' The Bedouins
10. Sorry
11. I.R.S.
12. Madagascar
13. This I Love
14. Prostitute
According to a ChineseDemocracy.com update, it is true that the album is coming out on 23rd of November. An official announcement will be made "soon" directly from Axl. The artwork we've seen listed on bestbuy.com is the official CD cover. The tracklist is legit and this is the right order. The album will be released worldwide the same day but it might hit the stores in some areas the next day. "Street Of Dreams" is confirmed as "The Blues".
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The tracklist of "Chinese Democracy" appears to be as follows:
01. Chinese Democracy
02. Shackler's Revenge
03. Better
04. Street Of Dreams
05. If The World
06. There Was A Time
07. Catcher N' The Rye
08. Scraped
09. Riad N' The Bedouins
10. Sorry
11. I.R.S.
12. Madagascar
13. This I Love
14. Prostitute
According to a ChineseDemocracy.com update, it is true that the album is coming out on 23rd of November. An official announcement will be made "soon" directly from Axl. The artwork we've seen listed on bestbuy.com is the official CD cover. The tracklist is legit and this is the right order. The album will be released worldwide the same day but it might hit the stores in some areas the next day. "Street Of Dreams" is confirmed as "The Blues".
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| Source: | gunsnroses.us |
| Band profile: | Guns N' Roses |
The Gates Of Slumber - Conquest Of Poverty Tour Dates
The Gates Of Slumber will be going on a month long U.S. tour in support of the epic "Conqueror" release (and following the success of their "Trapped In The Web" video, a video in which people are finally giving props to MTV for actually playing true metal for once) with comrades Demiricous on what is being dubbed as the Conquest Of Poverty Tour. The tour flyer can be found here. Sponsored by Metal Maniacs, the trio will be hitting up pretty much the major markets within the U.S. on this pillage in the name of Crom through the mire of a crippled economy. So support true metal. The routing goes as follows:
11/9/08 Denver, CO @ Funhouse
11/10/08 Boise, ID @ The Gusto Bar w/ Cast Into Eternity (ex-Arsis)
11/11/08 Portland, OR @ Satyricon
11/12/08 Seattle WA @ Studio Seven
11/14/08 Oakland, CA @ The Metro w/ The Faceless, Decrepit Birth
11/15/08 Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry's Pizza
11/16/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Black Castle
11/17/08 Tempe, AZ @ Big Fish Pub
11/18/08 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
11/19/08 Abilene, TX @ Midnight Rodeo
11/20/08 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit w/ Anal Cunt
11/21/08 Austin, TX @ Red 7 w/ Anal Cunt
11/22/08 Dallas, TX @ Reno's Chop Shop w/ Anal Cunt
11/23 Corpus Christi, TX @ The Compound w/ Anal Cunt, Dr Acula, Dance Club Massacre
11/24/08 New Orleans, LA @ Dragon's Den
11/25/08 Tallahassee, FL @ The Engine Room
11/26/08 Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug
11/28/08 Gainesville, FL @ The Atlantic
11/29/08 Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
11/30/08 Baltimore, MD @ Talking Head w/ Fierce Allegiance, Strong Intention
12/1/08 New York, NY @ Lit Lounge - "Precious Metal Mondays" w/Krallice
12/2/08 Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar
12/3/08 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop w/ Midnight, Argus
12/4/08 Columbus, OH @ Ravari Room
12/5/08 Chicago, IL @ The Metal Shaker
12/6/08 Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theater
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11/9/08 Denver, CO @ Funhouse
11/10/08 Boise, ID @ The Gusto Bar w/ Cast Into Eternity (ex-Arsis)
11/11/08 Portland, OR @ Satyricon
11/12/08 Seattle WA @ Studio Seven
11/14/08 Oakland, CA @ The Metro w/ The Faceless, Decrepit Birth
11/15/08 Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry's Pizza
11/16/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Black Castle
11/17/08 Tempe, AZ @ Big Fish Pub
11/18/08 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
11/19/08 Abilene, TX @ Midnight Rodeo
11/20/08 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit w/ Anal Cunt
11/21/08 Austin, TX @ Red 7 w/ Anal Cunt
11/22/08 Dallas, TX @ Reno's Chop Shop w/ Anal Cunt
11/23 Corpus Christi, TX @ The Compound w/ Anal Cunt, Dr Acula, Dance Club Massacre
11/24/08 New Orleans, LA @ Dragon's Den
11/25/08 Tallahassee, FL @ The Engine Room
11/26/08 Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug
11/28/08 Gainesville, FL @ The Atlantic
11/29/08 Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
11/30/08 Baltimore, MD @ Talking Head w/ Fierce Allegiance, Strong Intention
12/1/08 New York, NY @ Lit Lounge - "Precious Metal Mondays" w/Krallice
12/2/08 Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar
12/3/08 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop w/ Midnight, Argus
12/4/08 Columbus, OH @ Ravari Room
12/5/08 Chicago, IL @ The Metal Shaker
12/6/08 Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theater
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| Source: | profoundlorerecords.com |
| Band profile: | The Gates Of Slumber |
| Event: | The Gates Of Slumber: Conquest Of Poverty Tour |
Decapitated - Singer Recovering
Original news, posted on 23.02.2008
Decapitated has issued a brief statement on the band's MySpace, including an update on singer Adrian "Covan" Kowanek, who continues to recover from the October 2007 vehicle accident that claimed the life of Decapitated drummer Vitek Kieltyka:
"For the people who are sending messages and friend requests... Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to each and every person due to the overwhelming response followed by the tragic events of last October. The friends and families of Covan and Vitek will do their best in keeping you up to date with news on Decapitated and everything pertaining to the Vitek and Covan Charity Fund. The auction and tribute shirts have been temporarily delayed - but they are still in the works and should be up and running in the near future.
We are also waiting on a statement from Covan's family about his current condition. As far as we know, he is stable and on his way to a full recovery. We have high hopes for the future.
Thanks again to everyone for your amazing show of support. It really means the world to us. Please check back for updates."
UPDATE
The family of Adrian "Covan" Kowanek posted the following short update on the singer's condition:
"Adrian is during a long and hard recovery but his state is getting a little and slowly better. Adrian's family would like to thank fans and all the people for their support, donations, patience and faith."
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Decapitated has issued a brief statement on the band's MySpace, including an update on singer Adrian "Covan" Kowanek, who continues to recover from the October 2007 vehicle accident that claimed the life of Decapitated drummer Vitek Kieltyka:
"For the people who are sending messages and friend requests... Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to each and every person due to the overwhelming response followed by the tragic events of last October. The friends and families of Covan and Vitek will do their best in keeping you up to date with news on Decapitated and everything pertaining to the Vitek and Covan Charity Fund. The auction and tribute shirts have been temporarily delayed - but they are still in the works and should be up and running in the near future.
We are also waiting on a statement from Covan's family about his current condition. As far as we know, he is stable and on his way to a full recovery. We have high hopes for the future.
Thanks again to everyone for your amazing show of support. It really means the world to us. Please check back for updates."
UPDATE
The family of Adrian "Covan" Kowanek posted the following short update on the singer's condition:
"Adrian is during a long and hard recovery but his state is getting a little and slowly better. Adrian's family would like to thank fans and all the people for their support, donations, patience and faith."
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Decapitated |
Guillotine - Video Online, New Album Out Soon
The new Guillotine music video for the song "Rebellion" can be watched in high-resolution quality here (click on 'watch in high quality' at the bottom of the video screen).
The upcoming new album "Blood Money" cover] from Swedish Thrashers Guillotine has set a worldwide street release date as 27th October 2008.
There has also been some last-minute changes in the deluxe digipak version, and the digipak version will NOT include the 'Rebellion' music video as previously stated. Instead, a Guillotine logo patch will be included for the digipak edition, which should really please the diehard Thrash fans!
The final tracklisting for the digipak edition is still the same, with an additional bonus track of "I Hate Society":
01. Insane Oppression
02. Rebellion
03. Insanity
04. Liar
05. Die/Live?
06. Skeleton City
07. Madness (Instrumental)
08. Dying World
09. Welcome To Dying (Death, Destruction & Pain)
10. War
11. Our Darkest Day
12. Blood Money
13. I Hate Society
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The upcoming new album "Blood Money" cover] from Swedish Thrashers Guillotine has set a worldwide street release date as 27th October 2008.
There has also been some last-minute changes in the deluxe digipak version, and the digipak version will NOT include the 'Rebellion' music video as previously stated. Instead, a Guillotine logo patch will be included for the digipak edition, which should really please the diehard Thrash fans!
The final tracklisting for the digipak edition is still the same, with an additional bonus track of "I Hate Society":
01. Insane Oppression
02. Rebellion
03. Insanity
04. Liar
05. Die/Live?
06. Skeleton City
07. Madness (Instrumental)
08. Dying World
09. Welcome To Dying (Death, Destruction & Pain)
10. War
11. Our Darkest Day
12. Blood Money
13. I Hate Society
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| Source: | pulverised.net |
| Band profile: | Guillotine |
Life's Decay - New Album Out Now
Life's Decay's fifth album has just been released, it is entitled "Eklaasera" and it has the particularity to be full acoustic. You can listen to some mp3 from this release at http://www.lifesdecay.com or at http://www.myspace.com/abstraktsens.
A picture of the cover art can be found here.
A little description of Life's Decay "Eklaasera" reads as follows: "Eklaasera" is Life's Decay fifth album. It has the particularity of being made of acoustic recordings only. This is a real evolution in the music of the duo. Around ten classical and acoustic instruments were used to make this album such as a piano, cello, violin, guitar, trumpet, accordion, bass, chime and various percussions and experimental sounds.
A lot of work has been made on the percussion and on the sound researchs in order to create particular and unique rythms whether from a music box mecanism or from some large drums, from glass ringings to some breath recordings. The feminine voice still entirely in french language which remains a major asset to Life's Decay. The voice walks among the instruments, sometimes whispered, sometimes energetic but always anchored to the project's universe.
"Eklaasera" can not be described with a single musical style, it is a travel through various influences, experimental classical music sometimes filled with some country folk or even post-apocalyptic jazz. The general atmosphere is dark, industrial and especially Retro & Luxury.
The mixing and mastering of this fifth album is also gaining in quality compared to previous albums. "Eklaasera" in addition to its Retro Luxury packaging comes with a 16-pages booklet containing all the latest artworks and all the latest photographs of the project, including also all the album lyrics and information."
More info about Life's Decay on http://www.myspace.com/abstraktsens.
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A picture of the cover art can be found here.
A little description of Life's Decay "Eklaasera" reads as follows: "Eklaasera" is Life's Decay fifth album. It has the particularity of being made of acoustic recordings only. This is a real evolution in the music of the duo. Around ten classical and acoustic instruments were used to make this album such as a piano, cello, violin, guitar, trumpet, accordion, bass, chime and various percussions and experimental sounds.
A lot of work has been made on the percussion and on the sound researchs in order to create particular and unique rythms whether from a music box mecanism or from some large drums, from glass ringings to some breath recordings. The feminine voice still entirely in french language which remains a major asset to Life's Decay. The voice walks among the instruments, sometimes whispered, sometimes energetic but always anchored to the project's universe.
"Eklaasera" can not be described with a single musical style, it is a travel through various influences, experimental classical music sometimes filled with some country folk or even post-apocalyptic jazz. The general atmosphere is dark, industrial and especially Retro & Luxury.
The mixing and mastering of this fifth album is also gaining in quality compared to previous albums. "Eklaasera" in addition to its Retro Luxury packaging comes with a 16-pages booklet containing all the latest artworks and all the latest photographs of the project, including also all the album lyrics and information."
More info about Life's Decay on http://www.myspace.com/abstraktsens.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
Deicide - Headlining Winterfest 2009
Deicide, Samael, Vader, Devian, Zonaria and guests will appear on our new festival called "Winterfest 2009". Long awaited Deicide's tour in Europe with their charismatic leader Glen Benton handling bass/vocals duties soon will become a reality! That will be also the first opportunity to watch the band on live, performing songs from their latest album "Till Death Do Us Part" (Earache Records) as well as band's classics. Deicide's special guests on that tour will be two well known acts: Samael and Vader! For Vader that will be the first tour in their new line-up- expect death metal hell! The package features also two newcomers from Century Media roster - Devian and Zonaria, both bands will hit the road to promote their newest offerings: "God To The Illfated" and "The Cancer Empire". The tour consisted of 15 shows starts on January 8 and will last until January 22.
The tour schedule is as follows. A flyer of the event can be found here.
More details will follow soon.
08.01.2009 HOL Tilburg / O13
09.01.2009 HOL Haarlem / Patronaat
10.01.2009 BEL Vosselaar / Biebob
11.01.2009 FR Paris / Locomotive
12.01.2009 FR Lyon / CCO Villeurbane
13.01.2009 LU Esch/Alzette / Rockhal
14.01.2009 GER Stuttgart / Ika-Longhorn
15.01.2009 GER Frankfurt / Batschkapp
16.01.2009 GER Bochum / Matrix
17.01.2009 CH Erstfeld / Transilvania Live
18.01.2009 ITA Milan / Rolling Stone
19.01.2009 A Worgl / Komma
20.01.2009 SK Bratislava / DK Dubravka
21.01.2009 POL Katowice / Mega Club
22.01.2009 POL Warsaw / Progresja
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The tour schedule is as follows. A flyer of the event can be found here.
More details will follow soon.
08.01.2009 HOL Tilburg / O13
09.01.2009 HOL Haarlem / Patronaat
10.01.2009 BEL Vosselaar / Biebob
11.01.2009 FR Paris / Locomotive
12.01.2009 FR Lyon / CCO Villeurbane
13.01.2009 LU Esch/Alzette / Rockhal
14.01.2009 GER Stuttgart / Ika-Longhorn
15.01.2009 GER Frankfurt / Batschkapp
16.01.2009 GER Bochum / Matrix
17.01.2009 CH Erstfeld / Transilvania Live
18.01.2009 ITA Milan / Rolling Stone
19.01.2009 A Worgl / Komma
20.01.2009 SK Bratislava / DK Dubravka
21.01.2009 POL Katowice / Mega Club
22.01.2009 POL Warsaw / Progresja
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| Source: | massive-music.pl |
| Band profile: | Deicide |
| Event: | Deicide: Winterfest 2009 Tour |
Drudkh - Sign To Season Of Mist
Season of Mist is proud to announce the freshly inked deal the label signed with play Slavonic heathen metal band Drudkh. Their cinematic, folk-influenced music focuses on a strong atmosphere with a lot of feeling, and the lyrical contents are about nature mysticism, seasons, philosophy, Ukrainian mythology, legends and history. Many of the band's lyrics are derived from the works of nineteenth and twentieth centuries Ukrainian poets.
Drudkh decided to issue this one public statement only. They will also in future stick to their general rule, which means that Drudkh will not be giving interviews nor make use of any internet platform:
"During all its history, the band followed a 'no photos, no interviews, no website, no gigs' policy, which was nobly accepted by Drudkh's new label Season of Mist. The absence of any comments or information from Drudkh's side gave an opening to a few ignorant internet warrior-fans to spread rumors, that the band embraces some extreme political views. This is absolutely misleading and a total profanation, since there is nothing in Drudkh's music or lyrics that would suggest any political outlook. Drudkh praise individualism, self-improvement and estrangement from modern values."
Drudkh's upcoming album, whose title will be announced shortly, is set to an early 2009 release.
Drudkh decided to issue this one public statement only. They will also in future stick to their general rule, which means that Drudkh will not be giving interviews nor make use of any internet platform:
"During all its history, the band followed a 'no photos, no interviews, no website, no gigs' policy, which was nobly accepted by Drudkh's new label Season of Mist. The absence of any comments or information from Drudkh's side gave an opening to a few ignorant internet warrior-fans to spread rumors, that the band embraces some extreme political views. This is absolutely misleading and a total profanation, since there is nothing in Drudkh's music or lyrics that would suggest any political outlook. Drudkh praise individualism, self-improvement and estrangement from modern values."
Drudkh's upcoming album, whose title will be announced shortly, is set to an early 2009 release.
| Source: | season-of-mist.com |
| Band profile: | Drudkh |
Malevolent Creation - Death Before Dishonor Tour Cancelled
According to a posting on the band's official MySpace, "Malevolent Creation are very disappointed to announce the unfortunate cancellation of the Death Before Dishonor Tour which was booked for November 2008 in Europe.
The situation was beyond the band's control as they never received the contracts or plane tickets they were promised by the X Factor Booking Agency (which is Metallysee doing operation under new name).
The band is moving forward and looking to reschedule the tour through an agency with a better reputation with Vital Remains for early next year following a devastatingly brutal new CD from this Malevolent Creation!
Malevolent Creation are focusing now on writing a very angry, fast and furious opus to conquer 2009 with."
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The situation was beyond the band's control as they never received the contracts or plane tickets they were promised by the X Factor Booking Agency (which is Metallysee doing operation under new name).
The band is moving forward and looking to reschedule the tour through an agency with a better reputation with Vital Remains for early next year following a devastatingly brutal new CD from this Malevolent Creation!
Malevolent Creation are focusing now on writing a very angry, fast and furious opus to conquer 2009 with."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Malevolent Creation |
| Event: | Malevolent Creation: Death Before Dishonor Europe Tour [CANCELLED] |
Volbeat - Concert To Be Webcast Live
Online concert site FabChannel.com have announced an exclusive live video webcast of Volbeat's sold-out concert at the legendary Paradiso in Amsterdam, this Thursday. Fans from all over the world can tune in to watch the concert for free at this location. The live webcast starts at 7:30 PM (GMT) on Thursday, October 9th. The support show of Atlanta's Stuck Mojo will also be shown live at 6:45 PM (GMT) before the main event. A few days after the live webcast, the entire recording will be added to Fabchannel's online video archive.
An e-card for Volbeat's new album "Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood" can be found here.
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An e-card for Volbeat's new album "Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood" can be found here.
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Volbeat |
| Event: | Volbeat + Stuck Mojo: Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood Tour 2008 |
Kekal - New Record Label
Kekal have announced the following news:
"We finally signed a worldwide licensing deal with a U.S. record label NePlusUltra Music for our 7th album "Audible Minority", and they will release the album in December 2008. NePlusUltra Music is a new label who understands Kekal's vision, and we believe they will back us up full-force in order to break the limits.
The first pressing of the CD version will be a special Digipak format, strictly limited to 777 copies hand-numbered. Digital version will also be available for download. The most interesting part is that through NePlusUltra Music website, we will offer the Pay-what-you-want / Free Download version at the time of release. This legal Free Download version will have 8 out of 11 tracks of the album with no time-limit.
More detailed information about "Audible Minority" can be found on NePlusUltra Music website."
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"We finally signed a worldwide licensing deal with a U.S. record label NePlusUltra Music for our 7th album "Audible Minority", and they will release the album in December 2008. NePlusUltra Music is a new label who understands Kekal's vision, and we believe they will back us up full-force in order to break the limits.
The first pressing of the CD version will be a special Digipak format, strictly limited to 777 copies hand-numbered. Digital version will also be available for download. The most interesting part is that through NePlusUltra Music website, we will offer the Pay-what-you-want / Free Download version at the time of release. This legal Free Download version will have 8 out of 11 tracks of the album with no time-limit.
More detailed information about "Audible Minority" can be found on NePlusUltra Music website."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Kekal |