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Scar Symmetry - New Video Online
"The Iconoclast", the new video from Swedish metallers Scar Symmetry, can be viewed at this location. The clip was directed by Denis Goria with special guests Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) and Martin Stahl (Silent Lane).
"The Iconoclast" comes off the band's latest album, Dark Matter Dimensions, which was released on October 2009 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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"The Iconoclast" comes off the band's latest album, Dark Matter Dimensions, which was released on October 2009 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Scar Symmetry |
Heaven And Hell - All Summer Dates Cancelled
Heaven And Hell are forced to cancel all upcoming summer dates in Europe, including their headlining show at Bloodstock Open Air's 10th anniversary festival, Nova Rock and all Sonisphere dates.
The following statement has been posted on Tony Iommi's website: "We have to announce that all forthcoming Heaven And Hell European shows have been cancelled as sadly Ronnie isn't well enough to tour this summer. We hope that everyone understands and want to thank fans and industry colleagues for their continuing support at this time."
Last year Ronnie James Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Read more here.
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The following statement has been posted on Tony Iommi's website: "We have to announce that all forthcoming Heaven And Hell European shows have been cancelled as sadly Ronnie isn't well enough to tour this summer. We hope that everyone understands and want to thank fans and industry colleagues for their continuing support at this time."
Last year Ronnie James Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Read more here.
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| Source: | iommi.com |
| Band profile: | Heaven And Hell |
Soulitude - Entire New Album Available For Free Download
Wonderfool World, the new album from Spanish metallers Soulitude, is available for download at this location.
Wonderfool World cover art] tracklist:
01. Intro the Void
02. Price Of War
03. The Man Behind The Wall
04. Back To Life
05. In Solitude
06. Lost In The Ice
07. The Savior
08. Coming Home
09. Retarded Nation
10. Gernika 1937
11. Ashes To Ashes David Bowie cover]
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Wonderfool World cover art] tracklist:
01. Intro the Void
02. Price Of War
03. The Man Behind The Wall
04. Back To Life
05. In Solitude
06. Lost In The Ice
07. The Savior
08. Coming Home
09. Retarded Nation
10. Gernika 1937
11. Ashes To Ashes David Bowie cover]
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| Source: | soulitude-web.com |
Arckanum - Sign With Regain Records
Official press release
Swedish black metallers Arckanum have inked a deal with Regain Records.
Shamaatae (all instruments) states: "It feels really good to work with Regain Records. The new Arckanum album Sviga Læ" is a dedication to Surtr; Giant and Ruler of the world of flames Múspellzheimr, and Loki; the Flaming Giant and Archenemy of the worlds. Sviga Læ is a manifestation of the blazing Chaos and the burning of the gods."
Sviga Læ is scheduled to be out later in 2010.
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Swedish black metallers Arckanum have inked a deal with Regain Records.
Shamaatae (all instruments) states: "It feels really good to work with Regain Records. The new Arckanum album Sviga Læ" is a dedication to Surtr; Giant and Ruler of the world of flames Múspellzheimr, and Loki; the Flaming Giant and Archenemy of the worlds. Sviga Læ is a manifestation of the blazing Chaos and the burning of the gods."
Sviga Læ is scheduled to be out later in 2010.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
Rhapsody Of Fire - New Video Online
"Sea Of Fate", the new video from Italian metallers Rhapsody Of Fire, can be viewed at this location.
"Sea Of Fate" comes off the band's latest album, The Frozen Tears Of Angels, which was released on April 30, 2010 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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"Sea Of Fate" comes off the band's latest album, The Frozen Tears Of Angels, which was released on April 30, 2010 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Rhapsody |
Negative - New Video Online
"End Of The Line", the new video from Finnish metallers Negative, can be viewed at this location.
"End Of The Line" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Neon, which is scheduled for release on June 2 via via Warner Music.
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"End Of The Line" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Neon, which is scheduled for release on June 2 via via Warner Music.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Negative |
Soulfly - New Video Online
The new music video for Soulfly's "Rise of the Fallen" has made its premiere at MetalSucks. The song comes off Soulfly's upcoming album titled Omen, scheduled for release on May 25th via Roadrunner Rocords.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Soulfly |
Annihilator - Another New Song Online
Annihilator has posted a new song online, called "Betrayed". You can check the track out on the band's official website. Another song, called "Coward", is still available for streaming at the Earache Records' MySpace page.
The new songs come off the band's next self-titled album Annihilator which will be released in Europe on May 17 via Earache Records, in Japan via Marquee and in Australia by Riot Entertainment.
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The new songs come off the band's next self-titled album Annihilator which will be released in Europe on May 17 via Earache Records, in Japan via Marquee and in Australia by Riot Entertainment.
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| Source: | bulletins.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Annihilator |
Tool - Announces North American Tour Dates
Tool has announced some shows for a forthcoming tour of North America. The tour will kick off this June and will continue in July. Tickets go on sale May 8th. The tour schedule wraps up as follows:
June 19 - New Orleans, LA - UNO Arena
June 20 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
June 22 - Cedar Park, TX - Cedar Park Center
June 23 - Oklahoma City, OK - Ford Arena
June 25 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
June 26 - St. Charles, MO - Family Arena
July 01 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Center
July 04 - Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre
July 05 - Regina, SK - Brandt Centre
July 07 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
July 09 - Vancouver, BC - GM Place
July 12 - San Francisco, CA - Bill Graham Civic
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June 19 - New Orleans, LA - UNO Arena
June 20 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
June 22 - Cedar Park, TX - Cedar Park Center
June 23 - Oklahoma City, OK - Ford Arena
June 25 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
June 26 - St. Charles, MO - Family Arena
July 01 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Center
July 04 - Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre
July 05 - Regina, SK - Brandt Centre
July 07 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
July 09 - Vancouver, BC - GM Place
July 12 - San Francisco, CA - Bill Graham Civic
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| Source: | toolband.com |
| Band profile: | Tool |
| Event: | Tool: North American Tour |
Napalm Death - Australian Tour With Dying Fetus
Napalm Death will team up with Dying Fetus for an Australian tour in September. The dates are as follows:
Sep. 01 - Amplifier Bar - Perth, Australia
Sep. 02 - Fowler's Live - Adelaide, Australia
Sep. 03 - The Hifi - Melbourne, Australia
Sep. 04 - The Factory - Sydney, Australia
Sep. 05 - The Hifi - Brisbane, Australia
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Sep. 01 - Amplifier Bar - Perth, Australia
Sep. 02 - Fowler's Live - Adelaide, Australia
Sep. 03 - The Hifi - Melbourne, Australia
Sep. 04 - The Factory - Sydney, Australia
Sep. 05 - The Hifi - Brisbane, Australia
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| Source: | mad-tourbooking.de |
| Band profile: | Napalm Death |
| Event: | Napalm Death + Dying Fetus |
Karma To Burn - New Video Online
"Waiting On The Western World", the new video from US metallers Karma To Burn, can be viewed at this location. The video clip was directed by Nat Munari.
"Waiting On The Western World" comes off the band's latest album, Appalachian Incantation, which was released on April 30, 2010 via Napalm Records.
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"Waiting On The Western World" comes off the band's latest album, Appalachian Incantation, which was released on April 30, 2010 via Napalm Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Karma To Burn |
Forbidden - New Album Details Revealed
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers Forbidden continue their work at Sonic Room/Audio Voyage Studios in Livermore, California recording their upcoming new album Omega Wave. Album artwork has been commissioned from Kent Mathieu (Forbidden, Exodus, Autopsy, Exhorder). The album is being produced by Forbidden guitarist/songwriter Craig Locicero and Tim Narducci. All tracks will be mixed by Sean Beavan (Slayer, Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails).
States guitarist Locicero: "After a year of writing and a couple of months recording this son of a bitchin' album, we've finally decided to call it Omega Wave. It certainly would have been easy to self-title it, but anyone who knows anything about Forbidden and our history understands that we spend a considerable amount of time thinking about these things. That's just what we do. Omega Wave seemed most fitting and it's one of the thrashiest songs on the record! An "omega wave" is the feeling of impending doom that hangs over everyone in these difficult times, more so than any other era in history. Many feel that our time is almost up, partly because it has been written and predicted in almost every ancient society; also because most people can tell which way the wind is blowing, if you know what I mean. So the question is, is this all really happening by design or is it a self-fulfilled, man-made hysteria that we are creating by accepting it in our collective consciousness? Either way, it's a black wave of negative energy that exists to billions of people. That is the Omega Wave."
On why the band sought out the artist Forbidden's career began with: "Within the last few months, we've reconnected with the original artist who painted the artwork for our first two albums, Forbidden Evil and Twisted Into Form: Kent Mathieu. I love the work he's done with everyone, but there is no denying that the first two covers he did for Forbidden are a couple of the most iconic pieces for our genre. Getting Kent on board was a coupe and he gets us like no other artist could. He's got a pile of lyrics to inspire him and he fully understands the Omega Wave concept. I can't wait to see what he comes up with. Should be perfect!"
On the dedication of co-producer Tim Narducci: "Tim and I have know each other since '86, when I was in Forbidden Evil and he was in Tyrannicide. We were under-aged kids drinking beer in the Ruthie's Inn parking lot. That's some history and he knows his metal. Some of my peers have been grilling me on what it's like to produce a record for the first time. It's time consuming and somewhat difficult to get the performances out of someone you've known since you were kids, but I am not doing this alone. Tim Narducci has been by my side every step of the way. We help each other stay focused and motivated. He's excellent and catching the little things and bringing the big picture together. We also have a great engineer and person in Brad Barth, who is a recording wizard and also owns Audio Voyage/Sonic Room (where we're tracking). I really love working with these guys. Tim, Brad, and I have been playing together in SpiralArms since 2005. We've learned a lot about ourselves and recording over the last 5 years and recently completed Spiral's first full length album that comes out this summer. We started recording and finished that album before we began the Forbidden record."
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States guitarist Locicero: "After a year of writing and a couple of months recording this son of a bitchin' album, we've finally decided to call it Omega Wave. It certainly would have been easy to self-title it, but anyone who knows anything about Forbidden and our history understands that we spend a considerable amount of time thinking about these things. That's just what we do. Omega Wave seemed most fitting and it's one of the thrashiest songs on the record! An "omega wave" is the feeling of impending doom that hangs over everyone in these difficult times, more so than any other era in history. Many feel that our time is almost up, partly because it has been written and predicted in almost every ancient society; also because most people can tell which way the wind is blowing, if you know what I mean. So the question is, is this all really happening by design or is it a self-fulfilled, man-made hysteria that we are creating by accepting it in our collective consciousness? Either way, it's a black wave of negative energy that exists to billions of people. That is the Omega Wave."
On why the band sought out the artist Forbidden's career began with: "Within the last few months, we've reconnected with the original artist who painted the artwork for our first two albums, Forbidden Evil and Twisted Into Form: Kent Mathieu. I love the work he's done with everyone, but there is no denying that the first two covers he did for Forbidden are a couple of the most iconic pieces for our genre. Getting Kent on board was a coupe and he gets us like no other artist could. He's got a pile of lyrics to inspire him and he fully understands the Omega Wave concept. I can't wait to see what he comes up with. Should be perfect!"
On the dedication of co-producer Tim Narducci: "Tim and I have know each other since '86, when I was in Forbidden Evil and he was in Tyrannicide. We were under-aged kids drinking beer in the Ruthie's Inn parking lot. That's some history and he knows his metal. Some of my peers have been grilling me on what it's like to produce a record for the first time. It's time consuming and somewhat difficult to get the performances out of someone you've known since you were kids, but I am not doing this alone. Tim Narducci has been by my side every step of the way. We help each other stay focused and motivated. He's excellent and catching the little things and bringing the big picture together. We also have a great engineer and person in Brad Barth, who is a recording wizard and also owns Audio Voyage/Sonic Room (where we're tracking). I really love working with these guys. Tim, Brad, and I have been playing together in SpiralArms since 2005. We've learned a lot about ourselves and recording over the last 5 years and recently completed Spiral's first full length album that comes out this summer. We started recording and finished that album before we began the Forbidden record."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Forbidden |
Edenbridge - Three Concerts In Indonesia
Symphonic metallers Edenbridge have officially announced three live dates in Indonesia for July. These will be the first time the band will perform in Indonesia. The concerts are scheduled in the cities of Jakarta, Solo and Malang. Opening bands for these concerts are Dreamer, a female fronted band from Jakarta and Lord Symphony, a speed power metal band from Solo who also supported Helloween in Jakarta in 2008.
July 08 - Jakarta - Viky Sianipar Music Hall - Manggarai
July 09 - Solo - GOR. Manahan
July 12 - Malang - (venue TBA)
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July 08 - Jakarta - Viky Sianipar Music Hall - Manggarai
July 09 - Solo - GOR. Manahan
July 12 - Malang - (venue TBA)
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| Source: | edenbridge.org |
| Band profile: | Edenbridge |
| Event: | Edenbridge: Earth In Crisis Tour [POSTPONED] |
Hollenthon - Bassist Quits, Replacement Announced
Austrian metallers Hollenthon have issued the following update:
"We have to announce that Gregor "El Gore" Marboe is no longer a part of Hollenthon. It was his decision 'cuz of time problems. We wish him good luck and the best for the future.
Our new man on the bass is Max and we played the first show with him at the Ragnaröck Festival last weekend, it was a great show and he did it very well! So stay tuned for further information, new band pics coming soon!"
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"We have to announce that Gregor "El Gore" Marboe is no longer a part of Hollenthon. It was his decision 'cuz of time problems. We wish him good luck and the best for the future.
Our new man on the bass is Max and we played the first show with him at the Ragnaröck Festival last weekend, it was a great show and he did it very well! So stay tuned for further information, new band pics coming soon!"
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Hollenthon |
Agent Steel - Part Ways With Vocalist, Reunite With Original Singer
Original news, posted on 25.04.2010
US Speed/Thrash metallers Agent Steel have issued the following short update:
"For those who have not heard the news; Agent Steel has parted ways with vocalist Bruce Hall Steel Prophet] on good terms. We're still writing new material for our upcoming 6th studio album that we plan on recording sometime this year. We will issue a press release regarding our "search" for a new vocalist; who knows? We may have one already... so stay tuned."
UPDATE (thanks to Bad English and Hellish Star)
Only a few days after Agent Steel announced having parted ways with Bruce Hall, the band now confirmed that none other than original vocalist John Cyriis has returned to the fold - which is fan-fucking-tastic news!
Here's the official word from the band: "As some of you may or may not have already heard the news that Agent Steel has parted ways with vocalist Bruce Hall. We as a band would like to acknowledge the accomplishments together with Bruce and the three solid metal offerings; Omega Conspiracy, Order Of The Illuminati and Alienigma'. Together we had the fortune of touring and sharing the stage in some amazing places and visited some breathtaking countries. Bruce dedicated over a decade to Agent Steel and for this he should be recognized, and we part on good terms. We as a band still have the fire and passion to deliver the metal goods to fans from the past, present and future.
We had been writing new material for the next chapter of Agent Steel and after the news got out that we separated from Bruce, we were contacted by original singer, John Cyriis. Call it destiny; call it what you will, but now the communicative channel is open between Agent Steel and vocalist Cyriis; we are in talks about an imminent Agent Steel reunion tour possibly involving summer/autumn 2010 appearances and an extensive "2011" metal blitz.
Honestly, we do not know how long this reunion will last; however this could be the long-awaited destiny of Agent Steel originally interrupted, so long as everything moves forward in an evolving good working climate. Our objective regarding this Agent Steel reunion is attached with the intentions of providing the opportunity to not only the dedicated fans, but also to a whole new generation of metal fans the chance to see Agent Steel live on stage with Cyriis; the original voice on the classic Skeptics Apocalypse, Unstoppable Force and Mad Locust Rising releases. The legacy continues..."
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US Speed/Thrash metallers Agent Steel have issued the following short update:
"For those who have not heard the news; Agent Steel has parted ways with vocalist Bruce Hall Steel Prophet] on good terms. We're still writing new material for our upcoming 6th studio album that we plan on recording sometime this year. We will issue a press release regarding our "search" for a new vocalist; who knows? We may have one already... so stay tuned."
UPDATE (thanks to Bad English and Hellish Star)
Only a few days after Agent Steel announced having parted ways with Bruce Hall, the band now confirmed that none other than original vocalist John Cyriis has returned to the fold - which is fan-fucking-tastic news!
Here's the official word from the band: "As some of you may or may not have already heard the news that Agent Steel has parted ways with vocalist Bruce Hall. We as a band would like to acknowledge the accomplishments together with Bruce and the three solid metal offerings; Omega Conspiracy, Order Of The Illuminati and Alienigma'. Together we had the fortune of touring and sharing the stage in some amazing places and visited some breathtaking countries. Bruce dedicated over a decade to Agent Steel and for this he should be recognized, and we part on good terms. We as a band still have the fire and passion to deliver the metal goods to fans from the past, present and future.
We had been writing new material for the next chapter of Agent Steel and after the news got out that we separated from Bruce, we were contacted by original singer, John Cyriis. Call it destiny; call it what you will, but now the communicative channel is open between Agent Steel and vocalist Cyriis; we are in talks about an imminent Agent Steel reunion tour possibly involving summer/autumn 2010 appearances and an extensive "2011" metal blitz.
Honestly, we do not know how long this reunion will last; however this could be the long-awaited destiny of Agent Steel originally interrupted, so long as everything moves forward in an evolving good working climate. Our objective regarding this Agent Steel reunion is attached with the intentions of providing the opportunity to not only the dedicated fans, but also to a whole new generation of metal fans the chance to see Agent Steel live on stage with Cyriis; the original voice on the classic Skeptics Apocalypse, Unstoppable Force and Mad Locust Rising releases. The legacy continues..."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Agent Steel |