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Striker - Debut Album Details, Two New Songs Online

Edmonton-based metallers Striker will release their debut album, Eyes In The Night, in April via Iron Kodex.

Also two new tracks from Eyes In The Night, entitled "Full Speed Or No Speed" and "Eyes In The Night", are currently available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.

Eyes In The Night glimpse of the cover art] tracklist:

01. Full Speed Or No Speed
02. Eyes In The Night
03. We Don't Play By The Rules
04. Never Ending Nights
05. The White Knight
06. Voice Of Rock
07. Ice Cold
08. Terrorizer
09. Believe In Me
10. Hang On (To Your Life)

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Posted: 20.03.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


Melechesh - Prepare To Enter The Studio

Official press release

On April 10 Mesopotamian metal pioneers Melechesh will enter the studio to record their 5th and as of yet untitled album for a period of 4-5 weeks... In unprecedented move in Metal, the band has chosen to record the album in Istanbul in an attempt to capture the inspiring surroundings. Babajim Studios which opened their doors this week is run by some of the elite sound Engineers in Turkey. The album is set to be released in summer 2010 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Commented Ashmedi: "We have been looking for a place to record that can offer us an inspiring surrounding. We also decided to stay true to our spirits, to break the Mold (again) and also to defy the norm, hence we will record in Istanbul; you see the norm is to record westwards it is rather customary, we want to head eastwards. So, Istanbul seemed the best place since This is the city where the east and west meet, mesh, clash, blend, collide etc. and has been as such for milleniums. The music is definitely Melechesh and as always, this album has its own characteristic."

The band is now locked again in the rehearsing studio with Guitarist Moloch arriving to Amsterdam next week from Virginia, USA. The song writing is 90% complete.

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Melechesh
Posted: 20.03.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (5)


Mayhem - Central European Tour Dates

Norwegian metallers Mayhem will embark on an East European Tour in May/June. Support on the road will come from Noctiferia.

Announced dates are as follows:

May 23 - Cluj Napoca, Romania - Music Pub
May 24 - Vienna, Austria - Szene
May 25 - Prague, Czech Republic - Exit
May 26 - Warsaw, Poland - Progresja
May 27 - Krakow, Poland - Loch Ness
May 28 - Kosice, Slovak Republic - Coloseum
May 30 - Sophia, Bulgaria - Hristo Botev (with Venom)
May 31 - Beograd, Serbia - SKC
Jun. 01 - Lucinico, Italy (Slovenian border) - Pieffe Factory
Jun. 03 - Rome, Italy -

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Mayhem
Event: Mayhem: Central European Tour [CANCELLED]
Posted: 20.03.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (6)


Gamma Ray - Guitarist Undergoes Surgery, Amberian Dawn Guitarist Filling In

Original news, posted on 18.03.2010

Due to a Retina-Detachment, Henjo, Gamma Ray's guitarist, has undergone surgery. The shows, therefore, in Saarbrücken and Langen will not take place as planned. The show in Langen will be moved to the following Monday the 22 of March. Saarbrücken will be on Tuesday the 23 of March. The shows in Lichtenfels and Prague will happen as planned.

UPDATED (thanks to BudDa)

Gamma Ray drummer Daniel Zimmermann posted the following update on Henjo Richter's condition:

"Henjo's eye surgery went better than expected. Nevertheless, Henjo cannot play the shows in Lichtenfels, Prague, Langen and Saarbrücken. The band decided to engage guitar player Kasperi Heikkinen (Amberian Dawn, Iconofear, ex-Elenium) from Finland again to play the four shows mentioned above. Kasperi already replaced Henjo for a few shows in 2006."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Gamma Ray
Posted: 20.03.2010 by BudDa | Comments (7)


Hammerfall - Returning To The UK With Dream Evil

Original news, posted on 12.12.2009

Hammerfall have announced they'll be doing a short UK Tour in May. Here's the epic word from the band:

"The wait is over: HammerFall will finally return in style to the United Kingdom! Kicking off spring and May with a week of Templar invasion on the British shores, it will be nothing short of... yes, a crusade. In the name of heavy metal, time to fly your rebel banners high, folks!"

01.05.2010 - Manchester - Academy
02.05.2010 - Glasgow - Cathouse
03.05.2010 - Sheffield - Corporation
04.05.2010 - Nottingham - Rescue Rooms
05.05.2010 - Wolverhampton - Wulfrun Hall
06.05.2010 - London - Electric Ballroom

UPDATE (thanks to BudDa)

Dream Evil will be supporting Hammerfall on their UK tour in May.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: HammerFall
Event: Hammerfall: UK Tour
Posted: 20.03.2010 by BudDa | Comments (12)


Equilibrium - Announce New Drummer

German pagan metallers Equilibrium have officially announced the addition of drummer Tuval "Hati" Refaeli from Israel to their ranks:

Stated Hati: "I feel extremely lucky and honoured to play with Equilibrium. It's a dream come true for me and a great opportunity. And I would like to thank Arafel's violinist] Nasha Nocturna for connecting us!"

Commented mainman René Berthiaume: "When we made officially announced being on the hunt for a drummer, we received lots of applications of really good drummers every day. We feel honoured also renowned artists were among them. Eventually we chose this guy from Israel. Hati has the ambition and the talent to kick major ass with us!"

For a showcase of Hati's skills, who has also been part of the Israeli bands Viscera Trail and Tamerlane, click here.

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Equilibrium
Posted: 20.03.2010 by Promonex | Comments (6)


InnerWish - Sign To Ulterium Records

Official press release

Ulterium Records are very proud to announce the signing of the Greek melodic power metal band InnerWish to the label. The bands new album No Turning Back will be released on May 28th in Europe and North America. The mixing of the album was done by Fredrik Nordström In Flames, Hammerfall, Dimmu Borgir] at Studio Fredman, and mastering was handled by Mika Jussila Nightwish, Children Of Bodom, Stratovarius] at Finnvox Studios.

Head over to the band's official MySpace profile to check out the entire opening-track "The Signs Of Our Lives" as well as some more samples from the album.

No Turning Back cover art] tracklist:

01. The Signs Of Our Lives
02. Chosen One
03. Burning Desires
04. No Turning Back
05. Sirens
06. Save Us
07. Last Breath
08. Lawmaker
09. Welcome To My World
10. Kingdom Of The Prime
11. Full Of Lust
12. Live For My Own

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Source: ulterium-records.com
Band profile: InnerWish
Posted: 19.03.2010 by Thryce | Comments (5)


Soilwork - N. American Tour With Death Angel

Soilwork have confirmed a headlining North American tour for the summer. Support will come from Death Angel, Augury, Mutiny Within, and tour sluts Swashbuckle. Confirmed dates are as follows:

Jul. 14 - Jaxx - W. Springfield, VA
Jul. 15 - The Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA
Jul. 16 - The Gramercy Theatre - New York, NY
Jul. 17 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
Jul. 18 - FouFounes Electriques - Montreal, QC
Jul. 19 - The Opera House - Toronto, ON
Jul. 20 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
Jul. 21 - Blondie's - Detroit, MI
Jul. 22 - Reggies Rock Club - Chicago, IL
Jul. 23 - The Rave - Milwaukee, WI
Jul. 24 - The Rock - Maplewood, MN
Jul. 27 - El Corazon - Seattle, WA
Jul. 28 - Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, BC
Jul. 29 - Hawthorne Theatre - Portland, OR
Jul. 30 - Slim's - San Francisco, CA
Jul. 31 - The Galaxy Theatre - Santa Ana, CA
Aug. 01 - Ramona Mainstage - Ramona, CA
Aug. 02 - The Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ
Aug. 03 - The Rock - Tucson, AZ
Aug. 05 - Emo's - Austin, TX
Aug. 06 - Ridglea Theater - Ft. Worth, TX
Aug. 07 - Meridian - Houston, TX
Aug. 09 - The Club at Firestone - Orlando, FL
Aug. 10 - Volume 11 - Raleigh, NC
Aug. 11 - Headliner's Music Hall - Louisville, KY
Aug. 12 - Gil's Bar and Grill - Virginia Beach, VA
Aug. 13 - Sonar - Baltimore, MD
Aug. 14 - Diesel Nightclub - Pittsburgh, PA
Aug. 15 - Webster Theater - Hartford, CT

Soilwork vocalist Bjorn "Speed" Strid commented: "We are stoked to tour with the most vicious thrashers from the west, famous for their gin drinking and intense live shows. Death Angel is a classic band that we've wanted to tour with for a long time. A perfect fit for the bill and surely an awesome touring companion. The summer of mosh is upon us. Don't miss out!"

Death Angel frontman Mark Osegueda added: "I can't begin to tell you how excited we are about the upcoming tour! I first heard Soilwork on a Nuclear Blast promo compilation and they stood out from the first listen. The riffs, the drumming, and Bjorn's vocal attack! Then we were fortunate enough to play with them at With Full Force Festival a few years back and they killed it live! As fate would have it, I was asked to participate in a Nuclear Blast 20 Year Anniversary compilation album called Out of the Dark, which Peter Wichers wrote the music for. I wrote the lyrics and melody for a song on that compilation called 'My Name is Fate'! Peter actually was also the producer, so I was fortunate enough to get to work with him in the studio! What a brilliant guy and and a great musician and now that he is back in the fold Soilwork is back on top of their game. I think the musical styles and live performances of both bands will make every show on this tour a show not to be missed by any true fan of HEAVY music! So don't just hear about the aftermath, experience it for yourself!"

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Soilwork
Event: Soilwork + Death Angel
Posted: 19.03.2010 by Thryce | Comments (2)


Sonic Syndicate - New Album Ready

Original news, posted on 05.03.2010

Modern metallers Sonic Syndicate have revealed the first details for their upcoming effort We Rule The Night, out May 28th via Nuclear Blast.

"The time has once again arrived for all of us in Sonic Syndicate to unleash a new album on the world. Just a short time ago we burned down your city and now we're back with full force to announce that We Rule The Night. Over the last few months we've been working on the artwork for our new album - coming out on May 28th, 2010 - with our good friend Gustavo Sazes. We asked Gustavo to create a bright cover that was also very dark to fit with the title of out new album. After countless hours of frustration and adjustments an email arrives with what has now become the brightest yet darkest cover we could possibly hope for. Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages. We present to you the cover artwork of our new album, We Rule The Night."

The album was recorded at Bohus Sound Studios in Sweden, with US producer Toby Wright (Kiss, Korn, Mötley Crüe, Slayer, Stone Sour). Tracklisting and more details to be announced soon.

UPDATE (thanks to BudDa)

Sonic Syndicate have revealed the tracklisting for We Rule The Night, due May 28 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Here's another comment by the band: "We Rule the Night is a result of everything that Sonic Syndicate has been and has become. When Nathan joined the band in 2009 a fire ignited and everything just felt truly natural for the first time in many ways. We're having more fun then ever, the music started flowing like water and We Rule the Night is the most exciting album we've recorded to date!"

We Rule The Night cover art] tracklist:

01. Beauty And The Freak
02. Revolution, Baby
03. Turn It Up
04. My Own Life
05. Burn This City
06. Black And Blue
07. Miles Apart
08. Plans Are For People
09. Leave Me Alone
10. Break Of Day
11. We Rule The Night

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Sonic Syndicate
Posted: 19.03.2010 by Thryce | Comments (14)


Eclectika - New Song Online

French experimental act Eclectika recently released their sophomore release Dazzling Dawn, via Asylum Ruins Records. Like the first album The Last Blue Bird (released in 2007), the album is a crossover of several kinds of music. A dowload track of a new song can be found below.

Dazzling Dawn cover art] tracklist:

01. The End
02. Dazzling Dawn .mp3]
03. Sophist Revenge
04. Les Démons Obsédants Du Regret
05. There Is No Daylight In The Darkest Paradise
06. Experience 835
07. The Next Blue Exoplanet
08. Marble Altar
09. Stokholm Syndrome
10. 11 Corps Décharnés

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Source: myspace.com
Posted: 19.03.2010 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Six Magics - New Guitarist Announced

Six Magics have announced Pablo Ignacio Sepúlveda as the new guitar player replacing Gabriel Hidalgo. Here's the band's comment about the new line up: "We are excited to announce that Pablo Ignacio Sepúlveda has officially joined Six Magics as new guitar player. Pablo has replaced Gabriel Hidalgo when he decided to quit the band to live and study in USA. Pablo was with us in our promotional tour in Germany last month and it wasn't hard to realize he is not just a great guitarist but a lovely person, too. Please give him a warm welcome!"

Coroner Records licensed the album Behind The Sorrow to the Japanese label Howling Bull. The album will be released in Japan on the 28th of April 2010 and it will contain a live version of the song "Behind The Sorrow" as bonus track.

Six Magics also announced they will be in Europe to play at the True As Steel Festival 2010 that will take place at Dynamo, Zürich (Switzerland) on October 15th-16th 2010.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Six Magics
Posted: 19.03.2010 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Hour Of Penance - Euro Live Dates Confirmed

Hour Of Penance will hit the European soil for almost 3 weeks in late April/May to promote the new album Paradogma out on Unique Leader on March 30th in the US and on March 31st in the rest of the world. The band will also take part in two of the most extreme European festivals including the Dutch Neurotic Deathfest and the UK Deathfest respectively on april 30th and May 2nd.

24.04.2010 - ITA, Brescia - Olden Live Club
25.04.2010 - ITA, Vicenza - Jack Hole
26.04.2010 - TBA
27.04.2010 - SVK, Kosice - Colloseum Club
28.04.2010 - CZE, Prague - Black Pes
29.04.2010 - GER, TBA
30.04.2010 - NED, Tilburg - Neurotic Deathfest
02.05.2010 - UK, Leeds - UK Deathfest
04.05.2010 - TBA
05.05.2010 - TBA
06.05.2010 - ESP, Bilbao - (venue TBA)
07.05.2010 - ESP, Vigo - La Iguana
08.05.2010 - POR, Porto - Metalpoint
09.05.2010 - POR, TBA
10.05.2010 - ESP, El Ejido - Sala Concept Music Club
11.05.2010 - ESP, Alicante - (venue TBA)
12.05.2010 - ESP, Barcelona - (venue TBA)

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Hour Of Penance
Event: Hour Of Penance
Posted: 19.03.2010 by BudDa | Comments (0)


Isis - N. American Tour Dates Announced

Isis has issued the following update:

"Hope everyone is warming up after such a dreadful snowy winter. Anyhoo we're back from our NZ/AUS/Japan tour and of course it was a blast, thanks to everyone coming out and to Baroness who were f'n shredding like the madmen they are. Now it's time for more shows - this time in our own territory. We're gonna be playing with some great bands - Jakob (killer post-rock from New Zealand,) Tombs from Brooklyn, Melvins (!!!) and Cave In (that's right.) We're also be playing at this years Bonnaroo Festival which should be good times as well."

May 26, 2010 - The Casbah, San Diego, CA (with Jakob and Tombs)
May 29, 2010 - WOW Hall, Eugene, OR (with Jakob and Tombs)
May 31, 2010 - Rickshaw Theatre, Vancouver, BC (with Jakob and Tombs)
June 01, 2010 - Neumo's, Seattle, WA (with Jakob and Tombs)
June 02, 2010 - Doug Fir Lounge, Portland, OR (with Jakob and Tombs)
June 04, 2010 - Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA (with Jakob and Tombs)
June 05, 2010 - The Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA (with Jakob and Tombs)
June 12, 2010 - Bonnaroo Festival (with Melvins, Clutch, The Flaming Lips, etc.)
June 14, 2010 - 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA (with Melvins)
June 16, 2010 - 9:30 Club, Washington, DC (with Melvins)
June 17, 2010 - Theater Of Living Arts (TLA), Philadelphia, PA (with Melvins)
June 18, 2010 - Webster Hall, New York, NY (with Melvins)
June 19, 2010 - Music Hall Of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY (with Melvins)
June 20, 2010 - Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA (with Melvins)
June 21, 2010 - Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA (with Melvins)
June 22, 2010 - Port City Music Hall, Portland, ME (with Cave In)
June 23, 2010 - Club Soda, Montreal, QC (with Cave In)

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Source: isistheband.blogspot.com
Band profile: Isis
Event: Isis
Posted: 19.03.2010 by Abattoir | Comments (3)


Gwydion - New Song Online

The new single "Ofïussa (A Terra Das Serpentes)" from the new album Horn Triskelion by Portuguese folk metallers Gwydion is now available for streaming at this location. The album will be released on April 9.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Gwydion
Posted: 19.03.2010 by ArtiA | Comments (0)


1349 - New Song Online

Norwegian black metal band 1349 has posted a new song "Atomic Chapel " on their MySpace page. The song comes off the upcoming Demonoir, which will be released on April 26th through Indie Recordings in Europe and on April 27th through Prosthetic Records in North America. All album details here.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: 1349
Posted: 19.03.2010 by ArtiA | Comments (4)