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Pain - Re-Sign With Nuclear Blast
The following message was posted on the official Nuclear Blast website:
"The ink on the contract hasn't dried yet and we can already proudly report the return of Nuclear Blast-veteran Peter Tägtgren and his Industrial Metal band Pain! After more than ten years have been passing by since the release of the self-titled Pain debut on Nuclear Blast, the swedish mastermind and Hypocrisy-mainman is already busy working on his comeback album that is scheduled for a release in October 2008. Pain have also just returned from an immensely successful European tour as a support act for Nightwish, which led them through 18 countries and was being witnessed by approximately 150.000 people. Welcome home, Peter!"
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"The ink on the contract hasn't dried yet and we can already proudly report the return of Nuclear Blast-veteran Peter Tägtgren and his Industrial Metal band Pain! After more than ten years have been passing by since the release of the self-titled Pain debut on Nuclear Blast, the swedish mastermind and Hypocrisy-mainman is already busy working on his comeback album that is scheduled for a release in October 2008. Pain have also just returned from an immensely successful European tour as a support act for Nightwish, which led them through 18 countries and was being witnessed by approximately 150.000 people. Welcome home, Peter!"
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Pain |
Divine Heresy - Vocalist Fired
Headbangers Ball Blog can exclusively reveal that singer Tommy Cummings has been fired from Divine Heresy. The move came after Cummings flew into a rage during a show on April 26 in Poughkeepsie, New York when the other players wouldn't let him end the set early.
"He gave us 10 different reasons why we should stop ? 'My microphone doesn't work, I got diarrhea, the monitors are f-ked up' ? whatever he could think of," Cazares told HeadbangersBlog.com. "And we decided that's not fair to the fans. We wanted to give them a full show."
In part, the other members of Divine Heresy decided to finish the gig because they didn't think Cummings was being honest about why he wanted to cut the set short. "We felt that he wanted to end the show early to go hang out at the New England Metal Fest, which we were supposed to be performing at the next day," Cazares said.
But when Divine Heresy blasted into the next song, Cummings became unglued. He tried to pry the drumsticks from Tim Yeung's hands, then he shoved Cazares, knocking him down. "The venue has a weird step onstage, and I hit the step and fell after he pushed me," Cazares said. "He just caught me off balance. It was extremely unprofessional, and, in my head I just knew it was over with him."
The Poughkeepsie incident was the final straw in a relationship that had grown increasingly strained over time. From the start, Cummings' hardcore and hip-hop background clashed with the rest of the band's brutal death metal orientation, and as the lead singer, he seemed to see himself as the leader of the group even though the band was formed by Cazares. "He's a big, intimidating guy and he knows how to use that to his advantage," the guitarist explained. "We didn't agree on a lot of things and we thought it was better that he left."
After the onstage confrontation, Divine Heresy canceled their April 27 headline show at the New England Metal and Hardcore Fest and returned to California. Currently, the band has auditions scheduled with four other singers and will definitely be onboard when their tour with Arch Enemy and Firewind launches on May 9 in Philadelphia.
"Even if we have to go as a three-piece we'll be there because Joe sings as well," Cazares said. "Sometimes it's a bit difficult for him to do both. But even if I have to sing ? which you don't want to hear ? we'll be there."
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"He gave us 10 different reasons why we should stop ? 'My microphone doesn't work, I got diarrhea, the monitors are f-ked up' ? whatever he could think of," Cazares told HeadbangersBlog.com. "And we decided that's not fair to the fans. We wanted to give them a full show."
In part, the other members of Divine Heresy decided to finish the gig because they didn't think Cummings was being honest about why he wanted to cut the set short. "We felt that he wanted to end the show early to go hang out at the New England Metal Fest, which we were supposed to be performing at the next day," Cazares said.
But when Divine Heresy blasted into the next song, Cummings became unglued. He tried to pry the drumsticks from Tim Yeung's hands, then he shoved Cazares, knocking him down. "The venue has a weird step onstage, and I hit the step and fell after he pushed me," Cazares said. "He just caught me off balance. It was extremely unprofessional, and, in my head I just knew it was over with him."
The Poughkeepsie incident was the final straw in a relationship that had grown increasingly strained over time. From the start, Cummings' hardcore and hip-hop background clashed with the rest of the band's brutal death metal orientation, and as the lead singer, he seemed to see himself as the leader of the group even though the band was formed by Cazares. "He's a big, intimidating guy and he knows how to use that to his advantage," the guitarist explained. "We didn't agree on a lot of things and we thought it was better that he left."
After the onstage confrontation, Divine Heresy canceled their April 27 headline show at the New England Metal and Hardcore Fest and returned to California. Currently, the band has auditions scheduled with four other singers and will definitely be onboard when their tour with Arch Enemy and Firewind launches on May 9 in Philadelphia.
"Even if we have to go as a three-piece we'll be there because Joe sings as well," Cazares said. "Sometimes it's a bit difficult for him to do both. But even if I have to sing ? which you don't want to hear ? we'll be there."
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| Source: | headbangersblog.mtv.com |
| Band profile: | Divine Heresy |
Panzerchrist - Update From The Band
Danish metallers Panzerchrist have posted the following clarifying MySpace blog:
"Panzer-Line-Up: Panzergeneral Enevoldsen (bass), J Pump (vocals), Rasmus Henriksen (guitars), Lasse Bak (guitars), Morten Løwe (drums), Karina Bundgaard (keyboards).
We are also announcing that we are changing from being a studio only band, to become a live band too. When we play live, and when the next cd is ready is still very TBA."
"Panzer-Line-Up: Panzergeneral Enevoldsen (bass), J Pump (vocals), Rasmus Henriksen (guitars), Lasse Bak (guitars), Morten Løwe (drums), Karina Bundgaard (keyboards).
We are also announcing that we are changing from being a studio only band, to become a live band too. When we play live, and when the next cd is ready is still very TBA."
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Panzerchrist |
Pestilence - Debut Album To Be Remastered
Pestilence is considered one of the most important icons of the technical metal scene. Known for mixing various influences, from thrash to jazz and fusion with classic death metal, the band became a legend a long time before their final split-up in 1993. Now, with the exclusive re-release of Pestilence's debut album "Malleus Malficarum", metal fans may once again witness the sheer genius of this truly unique formation?
"Malleus Malficarum" is definitely an album worth picking up by any metal enthusiast. It delivers a solid thrash/death metal assault and marks the beginning of Pestilence's artistic journey through a brutal world of damnation. If you're a true fan of technical death metal, be sure to include yourself in that voyage!
New digipak edition limited to 2000 copies will be released by Metal Mind Productions on 19th May 2008 in Europe (except for Benelux) and on 8th July 2008 in USA (via MVD). Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc
Pestilence -- "Malleus Maleficarum" (remastered)
Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1178 DG
Barcode: 5907785032439
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numerated copies)
Genre: metal
Release date: 19.05.2008 Europe / 08.07.2008 USA
Tracklist:
01. Malleus Maleficarum/Antropomrphia
02. Parracide
03. Subordinate To The Domination
04. Extreme Unction
05. Commandments
06. Chemo Therapy
07. Bacterial Surgery
08. Cycle Of Existence
09. Osculum Infame
10. Systematic Instruction
"Malleus Malficarum" is definitely an album worth picking up by any metal enthusiast. It delivers a solid thrash/death metal assault and marks the beginning of Pestilence's artistic journey through a brutal world of damnation. If you're a true fan of technical death metal, be sure to include yourself in that voyage!
New digipak edition limited to 2000 copies will be released by Metal Mind Productions on 19th May 2008 in Europe (except for Benelux) and on 8th July 2008 in USA (via MVD). Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc
Pestilence -- "Malleus Maleficarum" (remastered)
Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1178 DG
Barcode: 5907785032439
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numerated copies)
Genre: metal
Release date: 19.05.2008 Europe / 08.07.2008 USA
Tracklist:
01. Malleus Maleficarum/Antropomrphia
02. Parracide
03. Subordinate To The Domination
04. Extreme Unction
05. Commandments
06. Chemo Therapy
07. Bacterial Surgery
08. Cycle Of Existence
09. Osculum Infame
10. Systematic Instruction
| Source: | metalmind.com.pl |
| Band profile: | Pestilence |
Candlemass - Releasing New Material
Candlemass announced that the "Lucifer Rising" EP will be recorded in April with a scheduled September release through Nuclear Blast. The EP features two brand new tracks - "Lucifer Rising" and "The White God", plus a whole bunch of live tracks from the previous tour.
A new album will be recorded in autumn for a spring 2009 release.
Also, the following albums will be re-released in 2008 on Snapper/Peaceville:
Chapter VI (1992): March 31
Dactylis Glomerata (1998) + Abstrakt Algebra 2: May 26
From the 13th Sun (1999) (bonus tracks "Oil", "Nimis", "Rock'n'roll"): June 23
Live (1990) (bonus cd audio disc Dynamo Open Air 88): August 11
A new album will be recorded in autumn for a spring 2009 release.
Also, the following albums will be re-released in 2008 on Snapper/Peaceville:
Chapter VI (1992): March 31
Dactylis Glomerata (1998) + Abstrakt Algebra 2: May 26
From the 13th Sun (1999) (bonus tracks "Oil", "Nimis", "Rock'n'roll"): June 23
Live (1990) (bonus cd audio disc Dynamo Open Air 88): August 11
| Source: | candlemass.se |
| Band profile: | Candlemass |
Attacker - Announce New Vocalist
As posted on the MySpace page of the US Power metal band:
"New Jersey metallers Attacker have announced the addition of Walter Figueroa to the group's ranks. Figueroa is the former lead singer of Severed Hand (a band that features Sebastian Bach's son on drums) and he recently did a stint as vocalist for 1980s metal cover band Smell The Glove (which features Seven Witches and current Joey Belladonna guitarist Jack Frost). Walter Figueroa has also been involved with hard rock band Imprecari and progressive rock/metal band Paradox (New Jersey).
Walter Figueroa's influences include Geoff Tate, Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson, and Tony Harnell. These influences can clearly be heard in Figueroa's soaring, powerful voice.
Attacker states: "Walter came down and did a fantastic job on the material, so we knew we had to look no further. We had several people recommend Walter to us and they were right on the money. We are all looking forward to working on our new album and hitting the stage as soon as possible."
(Thanks to Hellish Star for pointing this out in the forum)
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"New Jersey metallers Attacker have announced the addition of Walter Figueroa to the group's ranks. Figueroa is the former lead singer of Severed Hand (a band that features Sebastian Bach's son on drums) and he recently did a stint as vocalist for 1980s metal cover band Smell The Glove (which features Seven Witches and current Joey Belladonna guitarist Jack Frost). Walter Figueroa has also been involved with hard rock band Imprecari and progressive rock/metal band Paradox (New Jersey).
Walter Figueroa's influences include Geoff Tate, Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson, and Tony Harnell. These influences can clearly be heard in Figueroa's soaring, powerful voice.
Attacker states: "Walter came down and did a fantastic job on the material, so we knew we had to look no further. We had several people recommend Walter to us and they were right on the money. We are all looking forward to working on our new album and hitting the stage as soon as possible."
(Thanks to Hellish Star for pointing this out in the forum)
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Attacker |
Tiamat - New Album Streaming Online
The upcoming new album "Amanethes", from Sweden's Tiamat is available for streaming online at the band's official MySpace page. The album will be released in the US on May 2nd via Nuclear Blast Records. The album was released on on April 18 in Europe already.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Tiamat |
Repulsive Dissection - New Song Online
You can check out a brand new song from Repulsive Dissection entitled "Decimate" online here. The track comes off the forthcoming "Damn & Blast Vol. 3" compilation from Grindethic Records. The band is currently recording a full length which should be ready for release in a few months.
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| Source: | smnnews.com |
In Flames - European Tour Dates
In Flames are proud to announce the following live headline shows:
October 2008:
03 Luxembourg Den Atelier LUX
04 Cologne Paladium GER
05 Wiesbaden Schlachthof GER
08 Paris Zenith FRA
09 Tilburg 013 HOL
10 Nancy L'escale FRA
11 Lyon Tranbordeur FRA
13 Barcelona Razzamatazz 1 ESP
14 Granada La Copera ESP
15 Madrid La Riviera ESP
16 Bilbao Rock Star Live ESP
19 Munich Zenith GER
24 Dresden Alter SchlacthofGER
25 Berlin Columbiahalle GER
This is to be part of the upcoming European headline tour and more dates will be announced soon, so please note that these are NOT all the dates on this tour, more to be announced VERY soon!
Support on the tour comes from:
Gojira - http://www.myspace.com/gojira
Volbeat - http://www.myspace.com/volbeat
Sonic Syndicate - http://www.myspace.com/sonicsyndicate
Until then, you can see In Flames live at the GIGANTOUR in North America. Get all the dates here.
You can also catch In Flames live at the following summer festivals/shows:
29 May - Gröna Lund/Stockholm - Sweden (Headline show)
7 June - Rock Am Ring - Germany
8 June - Rock IM Park - Germany
13 June - Greenfields - Switzerland
14 June - Nova Rock - Austria
15 June - Download Festival - UK
16 June - Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards - "Indigo2 (02 arena) - London - UK
20 June - Hellfest - France
21 June - Nummi Rock - Finland
26 June - Peace & Love - Sweden
27 June - Hove Festival - Norway
28 June - Metal Town - Gothenburg/Sweden
29 June - Graspop - Belgium
4 July - Metal Camp - Slovenia
5 July - With Full Force - Germany
12 July - Evolution Festival - Italy
18 July - Rockperry Festival - Finland
1 August - Lustenau - Austria
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October 2008:
03 Luxembourg Den Atelier LUX
04 Cologne Paladium GER
05 Wiesbaden Schlachthof GER
08 Paris Zenith FRA
09 Tilburg 013 HOL
10 Nancy L'escale FRA
11 Lyon Tranbordeur FRA
13 Barcelona Razzamatazz 1 ESP
14 Granada La Copera ESP
15 Madrid La Riviera ESP
16 Bilbao Rock Star Live ESP
19 Munich Zenith GER
24 Dresden Alter SchlacthofGER
25 Berlin Columbiahalle GER
This is to be part of the upcoming European headline tour and more dates will be announced soon, so please note that these are NOT all the dates on this tour, more to be announced VERY soon!
Support on the tour comes from:
Gojira - http://www.myspace.com/gojira
Volbeat - http://www.myspace.com/volbeat
Sonic Syndicate - http://www.myspace.com/sonicsyndicate
Until then, you can see In Flames live at the GIGANTOUR in North America. Get all the dates here.
You can also catch In Flames live at the following summer festivals/shows:
29 May - Gröna Lund/Stockholm - Sweden (Headline show)
7 June - Rock Am Ring - Germany
8 June - Rock IM Park - Germany
13 June - Greenfields - Switzerland
14 June - Nova Rock - Austria
15 June - Download Festival - UK
16 June - Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards - "Indigo2 (02 arena) - London - UK
20 June - Hellfest - France
21 June - Nummi Rock - Finland
26 June - Peace & Love - Sweden
27 June - Hove Festival - Norway
28 June - Metal Town - Gothenburg/Sweden
29 June - Graspop - Belgium
4 July - Metal Camp - Slovenia
5 July - With Full Force - Germany
12 July - Evolution Festival - Italy
18 July - Rockperry Festival - Finland
1 August - Lustenau - Austria
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| Source: | inflames.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
| Event: | In Flames: European Tour |
Judas Priest - Headlining The Metal Masters US Tour
The following dates have been officially announced for "The Metal Masters Tour," which will feature Judas Priest, Heaven And Hell, Motörhead and Testament:
August 6 - Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
August 7 - Bristow, VA @ Nissan Pavilion
August 9 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
August 10 - Wantagh, NY @ Nikon at Jones Beach
August 13 - Toronto, ON @ Molson Amphitheatre
August 16 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Post Gazette Pavilion
August 18 - Detroit, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
August 19 - Chicago, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
August 22 - Dallas, TX @ Superpages.com Amphitheatre
August 23 - Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 24 - San Antonio, TX @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
August 27 - Albuquerque, NM @ Journal Pavilion
August 28 - Phoenix, AZ @ Cricket Pavilion
August 30 - San Bernardino, CA @ Glen Helen Pavilion
August 31 - Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
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August 6 - Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
August 7 - Bristow, VA @ Nissan Pavilion
August 9 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
August 10 - Wantagh, NY @ Nikon at Jones Beach
August 13 - Toronto, ON @ Molson Amphitheatre
August 16 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Post Gazette Pavilion
August 18 - Detroit, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
August 19 - Chicago, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
August 22 - Dallas, TX @ Superpages.com Amphitheatre
August 23 - Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 24 - San Antonio, TX @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
August 27 - Albuquerque, NM @ Journal Pavilion
August 28 - Phoenix, AZ @ Cricket Pavilion
August 30 - San Bernardino, CA @ Glen Helen Pavilion
August 31 - Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
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| Source: | billboard.com |
| Band profile: | Judas Priest |
| Event: | The Metal Masters Tour |
Cripple Bastards - Two New Songs Online
You can check out two new tracks from Italian grinders Cripple Bastards online over at their official MySpace page. The tracks come off their forthcoming new album "Variante Alla Morte".
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Cripple Bastards |
Vehemence - Demo Track Online
Reunited Death metallers Vehemence have posted a demo of their new track "I Hate This Life" at their MySpace page. Go check it out at this location.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Vehemence |
Revolution Renaissance - More Album Details And Samples
The debut album from Revolution Renaissance, the new band formed by Stratovarius guitarist and frontman Timo Tolkki, who officially put an end to Stratovarius last week, is entitled "New Era" and will be released on June 6th via Frontiers Records.
"New Era" tracklisting:
01. Heroes (Sammet) Sample]
02. I Did It My Way (Kiske) Sample]
03. We Are Magic (Rantanen)
04. Angel (Kiske)
05. Eden Is Burning (Rantanen) Sample]
06. Glorious And Divine (Sammet)
07. Born Upon The Cross (Rantanen)
08. Keep The Flame Alive (Kiske)
09. Last Night On Earth (Kiske)
10. Revolution Renaissance (Kiske) Sample]
As previosuly reported, Timo has formed a new band called Revolution Renaissance, and in the silence he has been devoting all his time and efforts preparing the first release of his new band. According to a press release, the album is "a masterpiece of melodic Power Metal", taking the listener straight back to the Visions-era Stratovarius. In fact, "New Era" is the album that was meant to be the next Stratovarius album.
Instead, Timo called a few friends for the recording sessions and the album features all the lead vocals from such legends as Michael Kiske (ex-Helloween) and Tobias Sammet (Edguy, Avantasia), along with Timo's blistering lead guitar lines and melodic Power Metal anthems that made him one of the pioneers of the style and trademark performers of the style. Revolution Renaissance witnesses a rebirth, a new era for Timo Tolkki and his music.
Tolkki is looking for a permanent line-up for the band, so if you are interested, check out the details on www.timotolkki.com for details on how to apply.
(Thanks Stratowarrior)
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"New Era" tracklisting:
01. Heroes (Sammet) Sample]
02. I Did It My Way (Kiske) Sample]
03. We Are Magic (Rantanen)
04. Angel (Kiske)
05. Eden Is Burning (Rantanen) Sample]
06. Glorious And Divine (Sammet)
07. Born Upon The Cross (Rantanen)
08. Keep The Flame Alive (Kiske)
09. Last Night On Earth (Kiske)
10. Revolution Renaissance (Kiske) Sample]
As previosuly reported, Timo has formed a new band called Revolution Renaissance, and in the silence he has been devoting all his time and efforts preparing the first release of his new band. According to a press release, the album is "a masterpiece of melodic Power Metal", taking the listener straight back to the Visions-era Stratovarius. In fact, "New Era" is the album that was meant to be the next Stratovarius album.
Instead, Timo called a few friends for the recording sessions and the album features all the lead vocals from such legends as Michael Kiske (ex-Helloween) and Tobias Sammet (Edguy, Avantasia), along with Timo's blistering lead guitar lines and melodic Power Metal anthems that made him one of the pioneers of the style and trademark performers of the style. Revolution Renaissance witnesses a rebirth, a new era for Timo Tolkki and his music.
Tolkki is looking for a permanent line-up for the band, so if you are interested, check out the details on www.timotolkki.com for details on how to apply.
(Thanks Stratowarrior)
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Revolution Renaissance |
Beneath The Massacre - Enter The Studio
Montreal's technical death metal band Beneath The Massacre have scheduled studio time for the follow up record to 2007's "Mechanics Of Dysfunction." The band will enter the studio April 25 with Yannick St-Amant (Despised Icon, Neuraxis, Martyr), who also produced Beneath The Massacre's prior full-length and the "Evidence Of Inequity" EP. Afterwards, Jason Suecof (The Black Dahlia Murder, God Forbid, Chimaira) will mix the record, which is currently slated for a fall 2008 release through Prosthetic Records.
"So we just came back from our headline tour in the US. We had a blast." Beneath The Massacre vocalist Elliot Desgagnes says. "A lot of people showed up and all the bands on the package were super cool dudes. We're now working hard on the new material that will be recorded starting in April at Yannick's studio. We can't wait to enter the studio. We'll probably be posting video and blogs to let all you guys know what's going on in studio. Stay tuned."
More on BTM at http://www.myspace.com/btm.
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"So we just came back from our headline tour in the US. We had a blast." Beneath The Massacre vocalist Elliot Desgagnes says. "A lot of people showed up and all the bands on the package were super cool dudes. We're now working hard on the new material that will be recorded starting in April at Yannick's studio. We can't wait to enter the studio. We'll probably be posting video and blogs to let all you guys know what's going on in studio. Stay tuned."
More on BTM at http://www.myspace.com/btm.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Beneath The Massacre |
AC/DC - Busy Recording New Album
Billboard are reporting that AC/DC are recording their first studio album in eight years with producer Brendan O'Brien . No release date has yet been announced for the Columbia project.
The news came via a Web post Link] from Supersuckers frontman Eddie Spaghetti, who said his own band's album is being delayed due to O'Brien engineer Billy Bowers' work with AC/DC. Bowers is producing the Supersuckers' as-yet-untitled disc.
" wants to make some last-minute tweaks and, well, he can't right now," Spaghetti wrote. "He's been detained by a little Australian band called, uh, AC/DC."
AC/DC is expected to tour in support of the album, with dates to be announced.
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The news came via a Web post Link] from Supersuckers frontman Eddie Spaghetti, who said his own band's album is being delayed due to O'Brien engineer Billy Bowers' work with AC/DC. Bowers is producing the Supersuckers' as-yet-untitled disc.
" wants to make some last-minute tweaks and, well, he can't right now," Spaghetti wrote. "He's been detained by a little Australian band called, uh, AC/DC."
AC/DC is expected to tour in support of the album, with dates to be announced.
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| Source: | billboard.com |
| Band profile: | AC/DC |