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Beneath The Massacre - New Song Online

Canadian metallers Beneath The Massacre have posted a new song, entitled ''Our Common Grave'', on their MySpace page.

The song comes off the band's forthcoming album, which is called ''Dystopia''. The album was recorded again with St-Amand (Despised Icon, Ion Dissonance, Neuraxis) and featuring artwork from Felix Rancourt.

''Dystopia'' will be released on October 28th via Prosthetic Records.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Beneath The Massacre
Posted: 20.08.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (2)


DragonForce - New Album Streaming Online

Power metallers DragonForce have their upcoming album "Ultra Beatdown" available for streaming on their MySpace page.

The album is scheduled to be released on 26 August in North America and on 27 August for a worldwide release via Roadrunner Records.

Album tracklist:

01. Heroes Of Our Time
02. The Fire Still Burns
03. Reasons To Live
04. Scars Of Yesterday
05. Heartbreak Armageddon
06. The Last Journey Home
07. Inside The Winter Storm
08. The Warrior Inside

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: DragonForce
Posted: 19.08.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (40)


Amon Amarth - New Song Available For Streaming

Swedish metallers Amon Amarth have posted new track entitled "Twilight Of The Thunder God" for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song is the title cut of the band's new album and it features a guest appearance by Children Of Bodom guitarist Roope Latvala.

"Twilight Of The Thunder God", will be released on September 19 in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy; September 22 in the rest of Europe; and September 30 in North America. The album was recorded at Fascination Street Studio in Örebro, Sweden.

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Source: amonamarth.com
Band profile: Amon Amarth
Posted: 19.08.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (31)


Engel - Part Ways With Bassist

Swedish band Engel have split with bassist Michael Håkansson.

Michael Håkansson states:

"To all you great people out there who has shown your big support and interest in my participation in Engel. I am sad to announce my departure from Engel. It hasn't been an easy decision for me to make... It was a really hard one but at this time I felt it was the right one for me to make. I am not leaving for another band or for any personal or business related issues within the band. Not at all!

It's been a blast to be a part of this fantastic band and one part of me would still like to be a part of Engel's future. For I see nothing but success for Engel, the potential has no limits with these guys. I've been given a once in a life-time offer that I just couldn't say no to. I am now leaving my other big dream in life.

I want to thank the wonderful guys in the band... Niclas, Mojjo, Marcus and Mangan… you guys rule! Thanks for 2 fantastic years together and all the fun we had during the recording of the album and the tours we did together.

And last but not least... Maria Ouelette of SPV, Nasrin, Peter, and Sascha of Pirate Smile. Thanks for great times together!"

The band comments:
"Final comment from us... We totally respect Michael's decision and wish him the very best in his future endeavors. Thanks for those years and all the laughs. Of course it's sad to lose a member but rest assured the Engel machinery is working on like before. "

Source: engelpropaganda.com
Band profile: Engel
Posted: 18.08.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (1)


Suspyre - Announces New Keyboardist

American progressive metallers Suspyre have announced the addition of April Sese to the group's ranks:

"It didn't occur to me at the time to ask them if they needed a keyboardist, but as soon as I saw the audition bulletin on MySpace a year later, I jumped at the opportunity," April said, "Everything happened so quickly. It still feels like a dream. I can't believe I'm actually performing the keyboard and orchestral parts I only fantasized about playing a year ago. The guys are great. They're so talented, original and creative. Not to mention it's so easy to get along with them. They definitely know how to get a musician to evolve."

Vocalist Clay Barton comments:
"We are very grateful to have April in the band because she is an amazing keyboardist with a diverse musical background. The song "April in the Fall" and others mean so much more having keyboards behind it for our live performances so we are extremely happy to have an official keyboardist now."

Background information on April:

April Sese photo] was born into a musical family. Her grandfather founded a professional 7 piece band in the 70s that included her mother on drums, father on guitar, aunt on vocals, uncle on sax and keys, plus family friends on bass and male vocals. Her family exposed her to a wide range of musical genres. Needless to say, she has been an eclectic music lover her entire life. She began her classical training on piano at the age of 7 and continued on for thirteen years under Yoomi Choi from the Manhattan School of Music. During high school she accompanied choral groups, sang for jazz band and participated in various music-related competitions and events. She currently takes private music theory lessons at The Collective in New York City under Hernando Fernandez and Bob Quaranta.

April has a deep appreciation for originality and integration of various musical elements and genres, which is what drew her toward Suspyre like a moth to a flame. Ironically, April first discovered Suspyre through her friend's radio show in the summer of 2007 with the song "April in the Fall." Shortly after looking them up on MySpace and leaving comments about the "awesome keys" and bizarre parallels between her and the character April in A Great Divide, she met with Gregg Rossetti and Rich Skibinsky, with other fans, over dinner.

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Source: sayitdigital.com
Band profile: Suspyre
Posted: 18.08.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (1)


The Haunted - New Song Posted Online

Swedish metallers The Haunted have posted a new song online entitled, "Moronic Colossus". You can check it out on the bands official Myspace page. The song comes from the bands forthcoming new album, "Versus" which is scheduled to be released on the following dates:

Sweden: Wednesday, September 17th
Germany / Austria / Switzerland / Benelux / Italy: Friday, September 19th
UK / France / Greece / Denmark / Norway / Rest Of Europe: Monday, September 22nd
Spain / Portugal: Tuesday, September 23rd
Finland / Hungary: Wednesday, September 24th

The album was recorded in part at PUK studio in Denmark with producer Tue Madsen (Heaven Shall Burn, Dark Tranquillity, Moonspell, etc), who previously worked with the band on its two recent LP's, "rEVOLVEr" (2004) and "The Dead Eye" (2006).

"Versus" tracklisting:

01. Moronic Colossus
02. Pieces
03. Little Cage
04. Trenches
05. Ceremony
06. Skuld
07. Crusher
08. Rivers Run
09. Iron Mask
10. Faultline
11. Imperial Death March

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: The Haunted
Posted: 14.08.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (8)


Paradise Lost - Drummer Quits, South American Tour Dates Cancelled

Paradise Lost drummer Jeff Singer has posted the next statement on the bands official site:

"I guess no one would have seen this coming but as of the end of August I will no longer be drumming for Paradise Lost. I have decided to hang up my sticks altogether. It is an incredibly hard decision to have had to make as drumming has been my life for as long as I can remember and through good and bad has been my living for nearly 20 years. It is going to be very difficult I am sure and after four and a half years I will miss Nick, Aaron, Steve, Greg (and Milly) very much but in my heart I know that it is the correct thing for me to do.

So why am I leaving, well, to be honest it is a difficult thing to explain in a few paragraphs, but here goes.

I am sure you are aware that the record industry is struggling and I for one have become increasingly disillusioned with the music business as a whole. I feel incredibly lucky to have travelled so much in my career. I have so many fantastic memories and have had a ton of priceless experiences. I have made friendships that will last a lifetime and I wouldn't change anything. However to have survived in this business for so long has meant great sacrifice and I have had to move the goalposts over the years to help make things happen and try and survive through some pretty hard times. More and more is being taken away and it is getting harder and harder to make excuses for why I do this.

We toured so hard this past year, we were basically away for five out of six months and are still out as we speak. In past years I wouldn't be bothered but as a 37 year old man with a family now for me it has just been too tough. My sons are 1 and 3 and being away from them has just been too painful. I asked myself if I could see myself leaving them again for a three month stretch and the answer was no; I couldn't. I realised there was no point in having a family if I wasn't there and that is how it has to be. Sad as it is, losing my brother two years ago showed me that there is no point in having regrets or feeling that you should have said more or done more. Carpe Diem and all that.

Coincidentally whilst I was thinking about my future I confided in my best friend who ended up offering me a job which will provide me with a good career and future which for a 37 year old man with nothing but drumming behind him was an offer too good to pass up.

I appreciate the timing of my departure is terrible but September 1st was the start date for the job and I must go through with that.

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Source: paradiselost.co.uk
Band profile: Paradise Lost
Posted: 13.08.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (13)


Magnacult - Video Posted Online

Dutch metallers Magnacult have posted a new video for the song "Identity 676" on their YouTube site. The footage was shot during the band's European tour with Devildriver and Ill Nino at their own headlining shows in Holland.

Magnacult is currently writing material for its as-yet-untitled sophomore album, tentatively due in early 2009. "We are very excited to enter the studio again and record our new material," says drummer Bionic. "A few songs are already finished and others are still in progress but it will be a hard-hitting record again."

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Source: blog.myspace.com
Band profile: Magnacult
Posted: 13.08.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Decapitated - Going On Indefinite Hiatus

Decapitated guitarist Wacław "Vogg" Kiełtyka has recently posted a blog regarding the future of the band:

"I would like to inform everyone interested in knowing about the status of the band that we are on indefinite hiatus for now. It is too early to continue or try to continue without Vitek and/or Covan at the moment.

Regarding Covan. He's recovering now and needs all the time in the world to comeback to a normal life. So I want to wait for him, so we could both decide what the future will hold for Decapitated.

I definitely want to keep on playing and touring as it's very important for me to keep on playing music. While we have this break with Decapitated, I'd like to mention that I'm open to explore options regarding joining or touring as a session player. Given the seriousness of the project I could work on dedicate as much time as possible to it.

I also want to express my respect for everyone who's supported Vitek's and Covan's families since the accident on any kind of way."

Source: blog.myspace.com
Band profile: Decapitated
Posted: 13.08.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (9)


The Eternal - Upcoming Album Details

The new album of Australian Doomsters The Eternal, "Kartika", will see its first release on Firebox Records 12 November. This will be for Finland only, Europe will follow shortly after. "As for the rest of the world, we are currently negotiating the release in several different territories, so expect an update soon", added the band.

The artwork for "Kartika" was done by Italian designer Diego Maniscalco at Unspire. The album was mastered by John Ruberto at Crystal Mastering. The first pressing of Kartika will come with a limited bonus disc, featuring unreleased demos & remixes; over 95 minutes of new material from The Eternal. The final track listing is as follows:

01. Silence (6.04)
02. Without Reason (4.47)
03. Lost Our Way (4.33)
04. Self Inflicted (3.59)
05. Blood (9.37)
06. A Pale Reflection (5.03)
07. Sunshine (4.02)
08. Illuminate (4.11)
09. Walk Beside You (4.55)
10. Kartika (2.30)
11. Means For An Ending (4.20)
12. Brighter Day (7.07)

Bonus Disc:

01. Frozen Sun (Unreleased demo) (6.16)
02. July (Unreleased demo) (6.09)
03. Inside The Grey (Unreleased demo) (4.29 )
04. Last Embrace (Unreleased demo) (5.02)
05. Inflicted Self (Self Inflicted Remix) (3.19)
06. Blood (Draconian Drone / Dark Insight Demix) (9.09)

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Source: the-eternal.com
Band profile: The Eternal
Posted: 12.08.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (2)


Mourning Beloveth - Issue Update

Irish doom metallers Mourning Beloveth have posted the following statement:

"Forgive me Father it's been a while since my last confession and alot has happened in that time.

As you know by now the tour we had planned for March had to be cancelled and those who know us know the reasons why but we will not go in to them here. For a band who has never cancelled a gig, let alone a tour it was a big decision but one that had to be made.

The next few months should see us make up for that in some small way with a few festival dates followed by gigs in October in Italy and Belgium Facade Of Funeral Fest III]. The festival dates will see us play for the first time in Lithuania Ferrum Rust Festival] and Romania and we are really looking forward to it. July sees us play Day Of Darkness in Ireland for a record breaking fourth time and it will be the first airing of the new songs and if rehearsals are anything to go by it should be an intense experience.

The album was finally released after months of agonising wait with delays in the artwork to label delays but it is finally out and that is all that matters. Reviews for the album have been overwhelming and far beyond our expectations and hopefully this will open the door for a few more festival appearences next year.

Also coming soon is the LP version of "Dust" to be released through Sentinel Records. it is the original artwork, nothing added, nothing taken away. We also have a split 10" with Wreck Of The Hesperus planned on Sentinel by the end of the year and we are rehearsing something special for this release."

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Source: mourningbeloveth.com
Band profile: Mourning Beloveth
Posted: 11.08.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (5)


Trollfest - New Song And Video Posted Online

Norwegian "trollish" metallers have posted a new song online, which is called "Trinkenvisen". It is one of their songs from the forthcoming third album "Villanden". The album is scheduled to be released at the end of this year via Omvina Records.

The song is also available as a video. You can listen and watch the video here.

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Source: trollfest.com
Band profile: Trollfest
Posted: 08.08.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Sepultura - New Album Details Revealed

Sepultura invited the media for a first listen of their new album "A-Lex" inspired on the book "A Clockwork Orange". The album is scheduled for release in November 2008.

Recorded in São Paulo (Brazil) at Trama Studios and mixed at Mega Studios, "A-Lex" features 18 songs in 60 minutes total playtime and it's a milestone in Sepultura's career.

It's the first album recorded with drummer Jean Dolabella and it sounds different from any other work by Sepultura. As the band defines it, it was written and composed in record time because it's basically a recording of the studio jams during the period of 3 months.

The album title '"A-Lex" is Russian for "no law".

"A-Lex" tracklist:

01. A-Lex I
02. Moloko Mesto
03. Filthy Rot
04. We've Lost You
05. What I do!
06. A-Lex II
07. The Treatment
08. Metamorphosis
09. Sadistic Values
10. Forceful Behavior
11. Conform
12. A-Lex III
13. The Experiment
14. Strike
15. Enough Said
16. Ludwig Van
17. A-Lex IV
18. Paradox

Source: sepultura.uol.com.br
Band profile: Sepultura
Posted: 08.08.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (23)


Melvins - Announce New European Tour Dates

The Melvins have announced an European tour in support of their new album, "Nude In Boots," recently released on Ipecac. The band will play an extensive series of tour dates across the continent, with more to be announced. Supporting acts will be Big Business and Porn. The band is currently on the American Summer 2008 Tour.

Confirmed Melvins European tour dates:

September 10, 2008 Cardiff, UK - The Point
September 11, 2008 Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
September 12, 2008 Gent, Belgium - Vooruit
September 13, 2008 Hamburg, Germany - Flakbunker (Uebel & Gefährlich)
September 14, 2008 Eindhoven, Netherlands - Effenaar
September 16, 2008 Berlin, Germany - Maria Am Ostbahnhof
September 17, 2008 Dresden, Germany - Beatpol
September 18, 2008 Munich, Germany - Backstage
September 19, 2008 Schorndorf, Germany - Manufaktur
September 20, 2008 Dornbirn, Austria - Transmitter Festival
September 21, 2008 Vienna, Austria - Arena
September 22, 2008 Budapest, Hungary - Merlin
September 23, 2008 Prague, Czech Republic - Palac Akropolis
September 24, 2008 Milan, Italy - Musicdrome
September 25, 2008 Ravenna, Italy - Bronson
September 26, 2008 Fribourg, Germany - Frison
September 27, 2008 Zurich, Switzerland - Rote Fabrik
September 28, 2008 Poitiers, France - Le Confort Moderne
September 29, 2008 Belfort, France - La Poudriere
September 30, 2008 Sheffield, UK - Plug
October 01, 2008 Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms
October 02, 2008 Manchester, UK - Academy 2
October 04, 2008 Dublin, Ireland - TBA
October 05, 2008 Galway, Ireland - Roisin Dubh
October 06, 2008 Brighton, UK - Concorde 2

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Source: themelvins.net
Band profile: Melvins
Event: Melvins: European Tour
Posted: 07.08.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (1)


Destruction - First World Tour Dates Confirmed

German thrashers Destruction have confirmed shows for their upcoming D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. world tour. Some of the shows are not confirmed yet (tbc) some others will be announced soon (tba).

The following tour dates have been posted on the band's official site:

15.08.2008 - UK - Bloodstock Open Air, Catton Hall, Derby
16.08.2008 - GER - Summer Breeze Open Air, Dinkelsbühl 2
20.09.2008 - GER - Hellflame Festival, Osnabrück

Latin America Tour:

29.09.2008 - Mexico City - Mexico
01.10.2008 - Monterrey - Mexico
02.10.2008 - Chiapsa - Mexico
04.10.2008 - Bogota - Columbia
06.10.2008 - Santiago - Chile
08.10.2008 - Montevideo - Uruguay
09.10.2008 - Buenos Aires - Argentina
11.10.2008 - Curitiba - Brasil
12.10.2008 - Belo Horizonte - Brasil
14.10.2008 - Fortaleza - Brasil

18.10.2008 - GER - Metal Invasion, Passau
01.11.2008 - ESP - Heavy Metal Heart Festival IV, Valencia, Sala Fussion

European Tour:

02.12.2008 - GER - Rostock, Mau
03.12.2008 - TBA
04.12.2008 - FIN - Helsinki, Tavastia
05.12.2008 - FIN - TBA
06.12.2008 - TBA
07.12.2008 - SWE - Gothenburg, TBA
08.12.2008 - NOR - Oslo, John Dee
09.12.2008 - DEN - Copenhagen, The Rock
10.12.2008 - NED - TBA
11.12.2008 - BEL - Vosselaar, Biebob
12.12.2008 - GBR - Leeds, Rio's
13.12.2008 - IRL - Dublin, The Village
14.12.2008 - GBR - TBA
15.12.2008 - TBA
16.12.2008 - GBR - London, Underworld
17.12.2008 - GER - Saarbrücken, Roxy
18.12.2008 - GER - Essen, Turock
19.12.2008 - NED - Weert, De Bosuil
20.12.2008 - SUI - Pratteln, Z7
21.12.2008 - ITA - Milan, Rolling Stone
22.12.2008 - GER - Nürnberg, Hirsch

A North American Tour is planned for early 2009.

Destruction's upcoming album "D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N." will be released on 29 August.

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Source: destruction.de
Band profile: Destruction
Posted: 07.08.2008 by Abattoir | Comments (6)