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Mercenary - New Album Update
René Pedersen from Danish metallers Mercenary has issued the following update on the band's MySpace blog:
"Hey all your crazy people out there,
I'm writing you from Hansen studios in Ribe, Denmark, where we are currently recording the 6th Mercenary studio album, and man is it gonna be a killer one I might add!
The process has been so fore filling, it has been so much fun to write this album, and we truly believe this to be our strongest release in our career.
Here is a little teaser from the studio, of Martin tracking a lead for the new album!
Stay posted for more updates."
Two other little teasers of the studio sessions can be viewed here and here.
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"Hey all your crazy people out there,
I'm writing you from Hansen studios in Ribe, Denmark, where we are currently recording the 6th Mercenary studio album, and man is it gonna be a killer one I might add!
The process has been so fore filling, it has been so much fun to write this album, and we truly believe this to be our strongest release in our career.
Here is a little teaser from the studio, of Martin tracking a lead for the new album!
Stay posted for more updates."
Two other little teasers of the studio sessions can be viewed here and here.
Read more ››
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Mercenary |
Darkseed - New Album Due Next Month, Audio Samples Of Entire New Album
Original news, posted on 18.06.2010
band]Darkseed vocalist Harald Winkler has issued a short update about the new album Poison Awaits:
"We are really proud to announce that we have finished recording, mixing and mastering our new album Poison Awaits which will be released July 16 on Massacre Records. We are really happy with the album and can't wait till you guys get to hear it. Stay tuned for more exciting news and song teasers on MySpace."
UPDATE (thanks to BudDa)
Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on Poison Awaits, the forthcoming album from German metallers Darkseed, are available for streaming at this location.
Poison Awaits is scheduled for release on July 23 via Massacre Records.
Poison Awaits cover art] tracklist:
01. Roads
02. Incinerate
03. Poison Awaits
04. Seeds Of Sorrow
05. All Is Vanity
06. Black Throne
07. A Dual Pact
08. Torn To Shatters
09. No Promise In The Heavens
10. Striving For Fire
11. Timeless Skies
12. King In The Sun
13. The Demon Within
14. Comptine D'Un Autre Eté
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band]Darkseed vocalist Harald Winkler has issued a short update about the new album Poison Awaits:
"We are really proud to announce that we have finished recording, mixing and mastering our new album Poison Awaits which will be released July 16 on Massacre Records. We are really happy with the album and can't wait till you guys get to hear it. Stay tuned for more exciting news and song teasers on MySpace."
UPDATE (thanks to BudDa)
Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on Poison Awaits, the forthcoming album from German metallers Darkseed, are available for streaming at this location.
Poison Awaits is scheduled for release on July 23 via Massacre Records.
Poison Awaits cover art] tracklist:
01. Roads
02. Incinerate
03. Poison Awaits
04. Seeds Of Sorrow
05. All Is Vanity
06. Black Throne
07. A Dual Pact
08. Torn To Shatters
09. No Promise In The Heavens
10. Striving For Fire
11. Timeless Skies
12. King In The Sun
13. The Demon Within
14. Comptine D'Un Autre Eté
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Darkseed |
Kekal - Announced Upcoming Album Title, Track Listing, Revealed Cover Art
Album Title: 8
The cover art of the album can be seen here]
Track Listing:
01. Track One
02. Gestalt Principles of Matter Perception
03. A Linear Passage
04. Tabula Rasa
05. Private School of Thought
06. The Regulars
07. Departure Gate 8
08. Heartache Memorial
09. Let Us Blend
10. Open World
11. End Unit of The Universe
Name of record label, release date, and additional details will be announced soon.
"8", the eight full-length album from Kekal is a collection of thoughts and emotions blended together into a unique yet bold statement. Each song displays its character as a balance between electronic and organic elements, rhythm and melody, aggression and atmosphere, simplicity and complexity, beauty and the beast. With "8", Kekal redefines the term 'experimental' in its true sense, but yet listeners will find the entire album accessible and digestible.
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The cover art of the album can be seen here]
Track Listing:
01. Track One
02. Gestalt Principles of Matter Perception
03. A Linear Passage
04. Tabula Rasa
05. Private School of Thought
06. The Regulars
07. Departure Gate 8
08. Heartache Memorial
09. Let Us Blend
10. Open World
11. End Unit of The Universe
Name of record label, release date, and additional details will be announced soon.
"8", the eight full-length album from Kekal is a collection of thoughts and emotions blended together into a unique yet bold statement. Each song displays its character as a balance between electronic and organic elements, rhythm and melody, aggression and atmosphere, simplicity and complexity, beauty and the beast. With "8", Kekal redefines the term 'experimental' in its true sense, but yet listeners will find the entire album accessible and digestible.
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| Source: | kekal.org |
| Band profile: | Kekal |
Blind Guardian - Audio Samples Of Entire New Album
Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on At The Edge Of Time, the forthcoming album from German metallers Blind Guardian, are available for streaming at the band's official website.
At The Edge Of Time is scheduled for release on July 30 via Nuclear Blast Records.
At The Edge Of Time cover art] tracklist:
01. Sacred Worlds
02. Tanelorn
03. Road Of No Release
04. Ride Into Obsession
05. Curse My Name
06. Valkyries
07. Control The Divine
08. War Of The Thrones
09. A Voice In The Dark
10. Wheel Of Time
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At The Edge Of Time is scheduled for release on July 30 via Nuclear Blast Records.
At The Edge Of Time cover art] tracklist:
01. Sacred Worlds
02. Tanelorn
03. Road Of No Release
04. Ride Into Obsession
05. Curse My Name
06. Valkyries
07. Control The Divine
08. War Of The Thrones
09. A Voice In The Dark
10. Wheel Of Time
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| Source: | blind-guardian.com |
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
Mastodon - New Song Online
"Indian Theme", a new song from US metallers Mastodon, is available for streaming at this location.
"Indian Theme" comes off Jonah Hex, a six-song EP from the film's original motion picture score, which is scheduled for release on June 29 via Reprise Records.
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"Indian Theme" comes off Jonah Hex, a six-song EP from the film's original motion picture score, which is scheduled for release on June 29 via Reprise Records.
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| Source: | stereogum.com |
| Band profile: | Mastodon |
Man Must Die - UK Headlining Tour Dates
Scotland's Man Must Die has announced the dates for their first proper headlining UK tour. This tour flyer] will kick-off on July 1st in Exeter and also include The Rotted along with Sworn Against.
Man Must Die, who have recently toured alongside Machine Head and Hatebreed for the UK leg of the Black Procession Tour, are touring in support of their new album, No Tolerance For Imperfection.
No Tolerance For Imperfection, the follow-up to their Relapse debut, The Human Condition, is currently streaming in its entirety at this location.
Announced dates are as follows:
July 01 - Exeter, UK Cavern
July 03 - London, UK Underworld
July 04 - Sheffield, UK The Corporation
July 05 - Manchester, UK Moho Liv
July 06 - Wrexham, UK Central Station
July 07 - Glasgow, UK Ivory Blacks
July 08 - Bradford, UK Rios
July 09 - Norwich, UK Marquee
July 10 - Peterborough, UK The Park
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Man Must Die, who have recently toured alongside Machine Head and Hatebreed for the UK leg of the Black Procession Tour, are touring in support of their new album, No Tolerance For Imperfection.
No Tolerance For Imperfection, the follow-up to their Relapse debut, The Human Condition, is currently streaming in its entirety at this location.
Announced dates are as follows:
July 01 - Exeter, UK Cavern
July 03 - London, UK Underworld
July 04 - Sheffield, UK The Corporation
July 05 - Manchester, UK Moho Liv
July 06 - Wrexham, UK Central Station
July 07 - Glasgow, UK Ivory Blacks
July 08 - Bradford, UK Rios
July 09 - Norwich, UK Marquee
July 10 - Peterborough, UK The Park
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Man Must Die |
| Event: | Death Thrash Destruction Tour 2010: UK Leg |
Kreator - New Video Online
"Destroy What Destroys You", the new video from German metallers Kreator, can be viewed at this location. The performance footage for the clip was shot during the band's on October 17, 2009 show with Exodus at Espacio Broadway in Santiago, Chile. The video was directed by Chilean video artist Carlos Toro, who has previously worked with Vader, Mercenary and Lacrimosa.
"Destroy What Destroys You" comes off the band's latest album, Hordes Of Chaos, which was released on January 2009 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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"Destroy What Destroys You" comes off the band's latest album, Hordes Of Chaos, which was released on January 2009 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | metalinjection.net |
| Band profile: | Kreator |
Rotting Christ - More Cancellation Of Tour Dates
As was reported earlier and also due to the slow recovery of band frontman Sakis' broken leg Rotting Christ have been forced to cancel more tour dates. The band posted the following on their myspace blog:-
"Unfortunately it seems that the Gods have rolled the dice and decided that 2010 will be a year of cancellations for the Rotting Christ Horde. Due to the slow recovery of frontman Sakis' broken leg, he has been urged to follow medical advice to avoid any further complications, and the band has sadly no option but to cancel the first part of their summer festival tour". The following dates are affected:
02 July 2010-Metalshow Riga (LATVIA)
03 July 2010 Hard Rock Laager Festival-Vana Vigala (ESTONIA)
04 July 2010 Mulen Ruzas-Vilnius (LITHUANIA)
06 July 2010 Randal-Bratislava (SLOVAKIA)
07 July 2010 Planetnoir Metal Stage-Pecs-(HUNGARY)
08 July 2010 Metal Camp-Tolmin (SLOVENIA)
Sakis comments: " We would like to express from the depths of our soul our frustration having to make this decision, and we promise our brothers and sisters that the band will be be back in the battlefield from the 15th July onwards."
Hails & Horns
Sakis on behalf of Rotting Christ
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"Unfortunately it seems that the Gods have rolled the dice and decided that 2010 will be a year of cancellations for the Rotting Christ Horde. Due to the slow recovery of frontman Sakis' broken leg, he has been urged to follow medical advice to avoid any further complications, and the band has sadly no option but to cancel the first part of their summer festival tour". The following dates are affected:
02 July 2010-Metalshow Riga (LATVIA)
03 July 2010 Hard Rock Laager Festival-Vana Vigala (ESTONIA)
04 July 2010 Mulen Ruzas-Vilnius (LITHUANIA)
06 July 2010 Randal-Bratislava (SLOVAKIA)
07 July 2010 Planetnoir Metal Stage-Pecs-(HUNGARY)
08 July 2010 Metal Camp-Tolmin (SLOVENIA)
Sakis comments: " We would like to express from the depths of our soul our frustration having to make this decision, and we promise our brothers and sisters that the band will be be back in the battlefield from the 15th July onwards."
Hails & Horns
Sakis on behalf of Rotting Christ
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Rotting Christ |
Therion - New Album Title And Tracklist Revealed
Original news, posted on 08.02.2010
The short following update was issued on the Therion's official website:
"I'm happy to announce that Therion are now entering the later phases of the recording of the new album, which will be mixed at the legendary Polar Studios in Stockholm.
The album title will be Sitra Ahra. 13 songs are being recorded, but it is at this moment not certain which, or if all, of those will end up on the actual record.
Oh, and Therion is going to Graspop!
UPDATE (thanks to Snorre)
Swedish metallers Therion recently completed work on their new album, Sitra Ahra. They have now announced that the album will feature the following tracklisting:
01. Introduction/Sitra Ahra
02. Kings Of Edom
03. Unguentum Sabbati
04. Land Of Canaan
05. Hellequin
06. 2012
07. Cú Chulainn
08. Kali Yuga III
09. The Shells Are Open
10. Din
11. Children Of The Stone: After The Inquisition
Sitra Ahra was mixed by Lennart Östlund who commented: "What you have made here is truly unique". The album was mastered in New York and is expected to be released in September. Further details to follow.
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The short following update was issued on the Therion's official website:
"I'm happy to announce that Therion are now entering the later phases of the recording of the new album, which will be mixed at the legendary Polar Studios in Stockholm.
The album title will be Sitra Ahra. 13 songs are being recorded, but it is at this moment not certain which, or if all, of those will end up on the actual record.
Oh, and Therion is going to Graspop!
UPDATE (thanks to Snorre)
Swedish metallers Therion recently completed work on their new album, Sitra Ahra. They have now announced that the album will feature the following tracklisting:
01. Introduction/Sitra Ahra
02. Kings Of Edom
03. Unguentum Sabbati
04. Land Of Canaan
05. Hellequin
06. 2012
07. Cú Chulainn
08. Kali Yuga III
09. The Shells Are Open
10. Din
11. Children Of The Stone: After The Inquisition
Sitra Ahra was mixed by Lennart Östlund who commented: "What you have made here is truly unique". The album was mastered in New York and is expected to be released in September. Further details to follow.
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| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
Whitesnake - Line-Up Changes
Official press release
Whitesnake have officially announced that bassist Uriah Duffy & drummer Chris Fraizer are going their separate ways from the band after a fun filled & successful journey together. Whitesnake wish Uriah & Chris every success in pursuing their individual musical careers & express their sincere gratitude for the exceptional contribution they both made to the legacy of the band.
Whitesnake are proud to welcome drummer/vocalist extraordinaire, Briian Tichy... (http://www.briantichy.com)
Whitesnake are currently in the studio writing & recording the follow up to their award winning Good To Be Bad album, which is expected to be released throughout the world on the Frontiers label in Spring 2011 to coincide with their return to touring.
At this timeWhitesnake are still exploring their options for the position of new bass player/singer...
Commented vocalist Dave Coverdale: "One never enters into a relationship expecting it to end, but, as in other avenues of life, these things happen... Often it is not necessarily any one persons fault, it just unfolds that the relationship has naturally run it's course... I really wish Chris & Uriah well in everything they do...they are great guys & exceptional musicians...
As we bid a fond farewell to the guys, it is with great pleasure we welcome Briian Tichy to the band... I've personally been a fan of his work since I first heard him destroy a drum kit years ago with Ozzy Osbourne & thro' his amazing career with Pride & Glory, Billy Idol & Foreigner... I have no doubt he will help take the Snake to new & dizzying heights with his personality & powerhouse playing... & I believe he will inspire me to boldly go where no singer has gone before..."
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Whitesnake have officially announced that bassist Uriah Duffy & drummer Chris Fraizer are going their separate ways from the band after a fun filled & successful journey together. Whitesnake wish Uriah & Chris every success in pursuing their individual musical careers & express their sincere gratitude for the exceptional contribution they both made to the legacy of the band.
Whitesnake are proud to welcome drummer/vocalist extraordinaire, Briian Tichy... (http://www.briantichy.com)
Whitesnake are currently in the studio writing & recording the follow up to their award winning Good To Be Bad album, which is expected to be released throughout the world on the Frontiers label in Spring 2011 to coincide with their return to touring.
At this timeWhitesnake are still exploring their options for the position of new bass player/singer...
Commented vocalist Dave Coverdale: "One never enters into a relationship expecting it to end, but, as in other avenues of life, these things happen... Often it is not necessarily any one persons fault, it just unfolds that the relationship has naturally run it's course... I really wish Chris & Uriah well in everything they do...they are great guys & exceptional musicians...
As we bid a fond farewell to the guys, it is with great pleasure we welcome Briian Tichy to the band... I've personally been a fan of his work since I first heard him destroy a drum kit years ago with Ozzy Osbourne & thro' his amazing career with Pride & Glory, Billy Idol & Foreigner... I have no doubt he will help take the Snake to new & dizzying heights with his personality & powerhouse playing... & I believe he will inspire me to boldly go where no singer has gone before..."
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| Source: | whitesnake.com |
| Band profile: | Whitesnake |
Maruta - New Drummer Announced, Set To Enter The Studio
Official press release
The Floridian grind machine known as Maruta has officially solidified its line-up, with the addition of drummer Danny Morris.
Vocalist Mitchell Luna states: "We are all happy to announce that the search for a new drummer is over, and that Maruta is now 100% operational again! Danny is a solid as fuck drummer, and met all of the high standards that we were looking for in a new skinsman. He blasts hard and does some really creative stuff on the drums that will bring our sound to a new level. We are pretty picky bastards and this dude definitely keeps up with us musically"
The group is set to enter Mana studios next month, to record the followup to 2008's In Narcosis for Willowtip. This will also be the first time the band incorporates a bass player, so listeners can expect the new material to sound even heavier and more dissonant then ever.
A new demo track will be posted in a couple weeks, as well as a handfull of dates in september. Keep up here."
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The Floridian grind machine known as Maruta has officially solidified its line-up, with the addition of drummer Danny Morris.
Vocalist Mitchell Luna states: "We are all happy to announce that the search for a new drummer is over, and that Maruta is now 100% operational again! Danny is a solid as fuck drummer, and met all of the high standards that we were looking for in a new skinsman. He blasts hard and does some really creative stuff on the drums that will bring our sound to a new level. We are pretty picky bastards and this dude definitely keeps up with us musically"
The group is set to enter Mana studios next month, to record the followup to 2008's In Narcosis for Willowtip. This will also be the first time the band incorporates a bass player, so listeners can expect the new material to sound even heavier and more dissonant then ever.
A new demo track will be posted in a couple weeks, as well as a handfull of dates in september. Keep up here."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Maruta |
Fuck The Facts - New Video Online
"Wake", the new video from Canadian metallers Fuck The Facts, can be viewed at this location. The clip was created by the Copenhagen, Denmark-based director Michael Panduro (Siegfried Productions).
"Wake" comes off the band's self released seven-inch EP, Unnamed, which was released on February 2010.
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"Wake" comes off the band's self released seven-inch EP, Unnamed, which was released on February 2010.
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| Source: | metalinjection.net |
| Band profile: | Fuck The Facts |
Deadlock - Working On New Album, Running Wild Cover Online
German metallers Deadlock have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"Hey people,
We are in the final steps of the pre-production for our new album and can't wait to record the new stuff! At the moment we work hard on the last fine-tuning of the songs but be sure that the yet unborn child will rock your ears off! Due date for the baby will be in early 2011.
If you are as Deadlock-addicted as we are, kill your time with our cover version of Running Wild's "When Time Runs Out" on our MySpace player.
Please check back regularly for the latest information.
We'll keep you updated.
Now & forever dead to-the lock!"
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"Hey people,
We are in the final steps of the pre-production for our new album and can't wait to record the new stuff! At the moment we work hard on the last fine-tuning of the songs but be sure that the yet unborn child will rock your ears off! Due date for the baby will be in early 2011.
If you are as Deadlock-addicted as we are, kill your time with our cover version of Running Wild's "When Time Runs Out" on our MySpace player.
Please check back regularly for the latest information.
We'll keep you updated.
Now & forever dead to-the lock!"
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Deadlock |
Morbid Angel - Begin Recording New Album
Season Of Mist press release
Season Of Mist and World Management are proud to announce that legendary extreme music masters Morbid Angel entered the studio on June 22nd to begin the recording of their ninth full-length. Recording commenced at Mana Studios, St. Petersburg Florida with Erik Rutan engineering the current sessions. For all the fans of Morbid Angel world wide, the long wait for new extreme music will soon be over...
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Season Of Mist and World Management are proud to announce that legendary extreme music masters Morbid Angel entered the studio on June 22nd to begin the recording of their ninth full-length. Recording commenced at Mana Studios, St. Petersburg Florida with Erik Rutan engineering the current sessions. For all the fans of Morbid Angel world wide, the long wait for new extreme music will soon be over...
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| Source: | season-of-mist.com |
| Band profile: | Morbid Angel |
UnSun - Sign With Mystic Production
Official press release
UnSun, band led by ex-Vader guitar player, Mauser, has recently signed a worldwide deal with Mystic Production (home label of Behemoth and Riverside, among others). The band, who released their debut album, The End Of Life in September 2008 via Century Media Records, has entered studio this spring to record sophomore album. Vocal tracks were recorded in Studio X in Olsztyn and soon after Unsun moved to Hertz Studio (Behemoth, Vader, Decapitated) to record all instruments. After 5 weeks of hard work the album is currently being mixed and mastered.
The band has just uploaded first studio report which can be checked at Mystic Production YouTube channel.
UnSun's new album was given Clinic For Dolls as working title. This album will feature 10 new songs (and a bonus track for Japanese edition) and will be released on 10th October via Mystic Production in Europe. American release date will be announced soon.
The band comments on the recordings and new label: "Work on our second album is almost finished. We recorded 10 fantastic songs. At the moment we are listening to first mastered tracks. It's metal, it's powerful, heavy but at the same time melancholic and thrilling. You can expect also some softer tunes four one moving ballad. We are 100% satisfied with what we've done - so the plan was fulfilled. Now we are also focusing on photo session, video, etc.
After fantastic reactions on our first album The End Of Life we signed a contract for the second album with Mystic Production, which is our exclusive European partner. Mystic Production is not only a successful music label, this is a bunch of fantastic people totally devoted to music and their artists. These are people with lots of experience who do their best to promote and support the bands. We are sure that this contract guarantees us the straight way to success. The faith in us and the support that Mystic Production gives us made Unsun even more motivated and determined. We will inform you about next steps soon - meanwhile please check the first part of our studio report."
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UnSun, band led by ex-Vader guitar player, Mauser, has recently signed a worldwide deal with Mystic Production (home label of Behemoth and Riverside, among others). The band, who released their debut album, The End Of Life in September 2008 via Century Media Records, has entered studio this spring to record sophomore album. Vocal tracks were recorded in Studio X in Olsztyn and soon after Unsun moved to Hertz Studio (Behemoth, Vader, Decapitated) to record all instruments. After 5 weeks of hard work the album is currently being mixed and mastered.
The band has just uploaded first studio report which can be checked at Mystic Production YouTube channel.
UnSun's new album was given Clinic For Dolls as working title. This album will feature 10 new songs (and a bonus track for Japanese edition) and will be released on 10th October via Mystic Production in Europe. American release date will be announced soon.
The band comments on the recordings and new label: "Work on our second album is almost finished. We recorded 10 fantastic songs. At the moment we are listening to first mastered tracks. It's metal, it's powerful, heavy but at the same time melancholic and thrilling. You can expect also some softer tunes four one moving ballad. We are 100% satisfied with what we've done - so the plan was fulfilled. Now we are also focusing on photo session, video, etc.
After fantastic reactions on our first album The End Of Life we signed a contract for the second album with Mystic Production, which is our exclusive European partner. Mystic Production is not only a successful music label, this is a bunch of fantastic people totally devoted to music and their artists. These are people with lots of experience who do their best to promote and support the bands. We are sure that this contract guarantees us the straight way to success. The faith in us and the support that Mystic Production gives us made Unsun even more motivated and determined. We will inform you about next steps soon - meanwhile please check the first part of our studio report."
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| Source: | mystic-production.com |
| Band profile: | UnSun |