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Crystal Eyes - Part Ways With Singer

Crystal Eyes have posted the following message on their official MySpace page:

"Recently Nico let us know that he didn't have the time to play live with Crystal Eyes anymore so we've decided to carry on as a four piece band. This is how we've been rehearsing all the time and the only change is that Mikael is once again doing the lead vocals.

Mikael - "The reasons I once handed over the lead vocals are just not there anymore, and since I wrote all vocal melodies for my voice it wasn't a big step to be the lead singer once again. I actually never stopped singing. I've been the singer of the Judas Priest tribute band "Defenders Of The Faith" the whole time, recorded all the vocals for Crystal Eyes' demos, backing vocals on the albums, and of course the lead vocals on the closing song on our three last albums."

We've put up two of those songs in the second player a bit down at http://www.myspace.com/crystaleyesfromsweden "Guardian" and "The Halls Of Valhalla". Plus an edited medley of the demo recordings of "Chained" featuring Mikael on lead vocals. (The vocals on the demo recordings are first takes with no real lyrics. Just random "Heavy Metal words".) You may also find some other surprises in this new player."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Crystal Eyes
Posted: 01.02.2009 by Deadmeat | Comments (1)


Karl Sanders - Announces New Album

Karl Sanders posted the following message on his MySpace:

"The End Records announced today the signing of Karl Sanders, the driving force behind South Carolina’s Egyptian-themed death metal titans Nile. The End will release Sanders' second full-length solo album, entitled Saurian Exorcisms, on April 14th. The album - which was recorded at Serpent Headed Studios, mixed by Bob Moore at the Soundlab in Columbia SC, and mastered by Juan Punchy Gonzalez at DOW Studios in Tampa FL - contains nine carefully constructed dark cinematic songs that work in harmony to create a uniquely moving emotional experience."

Saurian Exorcisms:

01. Preliminary Purification Before The Calling Of Inanna
02. Rapture Of The Empty Spaces
03. Contemplate This On The Tree Of Woe
04. A Most Effective Excorcism Against Azagthoth And His Emissaries
05. Slavery To Nitokris
06. Shira Gula Pazu
07. Kali Ma
08. Curse The Sun
09. Dying Embers Of The Aga Mass SSSratu

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Source: myspace.com
Posted: 31.01.2009 by Lucas | Comments (11)


Deathstars - UK Headlining Tour

Deathstars have announced a headlining tour over United Kingdom in April. Supporting acts to be announced soon.

Tour dates:

08.04. UK Oxford - O2 Academy 2
09.04. UK Sheffield - Corporation
10.04. UK Leeds - Rios
11.04. UK Leamington Spa - The Assembly
12.04. UK Glasgow - Cathouse
13.04. UK Newcastle Upon Tyne - O2 Academy
14.04. UK Birmingham - O2 Academy 2
15.04. UK Plymouth - White Rabbit
16.04. UK Bristol - O2 Academy 2
17.04. UK Wrexham - Central Station
18.04. UK Manchester - Club Academy
19.04. UK Liverpool - O2 Academy 2
20.04. UK Norwich - Waterfront
21.04. UK London / Islington - O2 Academy
22.04. UK Brighton - Concorde 2

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Deathstars
Event: Deathstars: UK Tour
Posted: 31.01.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Hatesphere - New Song Online

Hatesphere have posted a new song online enttled "Backstabber" on their official MySpace page. The band commented: "Here's a song that musically is a little bit all over the place, as far as getting a taste of what is to come on the new album. Pepe and Jakob penned it and we all assembled it last year. It's also Me and Joller's response to the mindless violent crimes, leading kids to die in the streets of Copenhagen." The lyrics of the song can be read here.

The track comes off the band's new upcoming album, "To The Nines", which will be released on the following dates:

23 Mar: Denmark
25 Mar: Finland, Spain
27 Mar: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden
30 Mar: Europe
07 Apr: USA, Canada

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Hatesphere
Posted: 30.01.2009 by Deadmeat | Comments (0)


Amberian Dawn - New Video Online

Amberian Dawn have posted a new music video online. It's based on the song "My Only Star" (from the album "River Of Tuoni") and was shot during the Amberian Dawn and Epica European Tour 2008.


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Source: amberiandawn.com
Band profile: Amberian Dawn
Posted: 30.01.2009 by Enissa | Comments (2)


Tarja Turunen - Working On New Solo Album

Former Nightwish singer Tarja Turunen has set "What Lies Beneath" as the working title of her new solo album, tentatively due before the end of the year. She says, "With "My Winter Storm", I chose the name of the album in the early stages and that helped me to create the concept for the album. With the new album, I decided to do it the same way, so I searched for an inspiring title and all the songs are one way or another related to it."

Regarding the songwriting process for the new CD, Turunen says, "In the last months I've been writing a lot of music for my new album. Songwriting is always an amazing learning experience, and it has been a pleasure to discuss music with different people.

The album process is still going on and I have more songs that are in the working. It is sounding very promising. The songs are absolutely more mature, wild, and emotional and they sound more me, if I can say so.

The biggest difference in preparing this new album is that I will be taking the time that I need until the songs are in a shape that I am happy with. No matter how long it takes. I want it to be perfect for me. No hurry; no pressure."

Tarja's album "My Winter Storm" was re-released on January 2.

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Source: metalfromfinland.com
Band profile: Tarja
Posted: 30.01.2009 by Bad English | Comments (7)


Dreadnaught - New Album On The Way

Seminal Australian hard rock/metal band, Dreadnaught, have completed the recording of a new LP CD in follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2006 RoadRunner release, "Dirty Music". The self-titled album will be the band's 6th studio release in its 15 year history and features the band's heaviest production to date.

The addition of ex-Alarum drummer, Matthew Racovalis has helped shape a highly diverse sounding record, more akin to the technical-thrash styled Dreadnaught of the mid-nineties; yet retaining the dynamic subtleties that has made Dreadnaught unique amongst their peers.

With an album release date set for March/April 2009 the band are currently planning tours of Australia, Europe and Japan later in 2009 and 2010. For a preview of some material from the LP visit Dreadnaught online at http://www.myspace.com.au/dreadnaughtmusic or http://www.dreadnaught.com.au

A picture of how the cover artwork will look like can be found here, while a preview of the song "Agony Ecstacy" is available on the band's MySpace.

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Source: myspace.com.au
Posted: 30.01.2009 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Ashes You Leave - Reveal New Album Details And Artwork

Dear fans,

The long waiting is finally coming to an end! Our first studio album in seven years - "Songs Of The Lost" will be released on Monday, 23.03.2009. through Sleaszy Rider records. You can check the artwork (done by Andreas Soderlund www.mtgrave.com) here.

The complete set list is: Apathy Overdose, The Feast, Stranded, The Song Of The Lost, Every You Every Me, Taints, Losing Fate, Where The Pain Is and Soul Of Ice. We truly believe this is the album worth waiting for and can't wait to hear your reactions and thoughts. We also plan to play live as much as possible in support of this album so you can expect us (hopefully) in your city in the near future. More promotional activities are currently being planned so keep checking out this site for the latest news.

Thank you for your support and patience over the years!

AYL Crew

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Ashes You Leave
Posted: 30.01.2009 by Jason W. | Comments (7)


Pantheon I - Part Ways With Drummer

Norwegian black metal band Pantheon I has issued the following update:

"Alot of things have been going on with the band lately. Drummer Dan Theobald has left Pantheon I to pursue different musical expressions, we wish him all the best and thank him for the brilliant job he has done for Pantheon I. His last gigs with the band was the Finland tour we did supporting Keep Of Kalessin (Big hails to Töni, Peik, Janika, Anna, Janni, Morten and the guys from Keep Of Kalessin for making this one of the funniest and most alcoholic trip ever!!)

Pantheon I have been rehearsing alot with the new skinsman Mads Guldbekkhei (The Allseeing I), preparing him for the fury of "Worlds I Create". The band entered "Strand Studio" last Monday (January 26) and will record 9 songs during the next month."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Pantheon I
Posted: 30.01.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (0)


Enslaved - Win Spellemann Metal Award

For the third time in five years, Enslaved have won the Spellemann Award (the Norwegian equivalent to the American Grammy) for Best Metal Album 2008 with their latest offering, "Vertebrae". The other nominated bands were Keep Of Kalessin ("Kolossus") and Benea Reach ("Alleviat").

Enslaved commented: "We're very honored to get our third Grammy! The party was good, we had a good time. We think the Grammy committee was very generous in giving all the artists two whole pitchers of ice water and selling 0.3 liters of flat beer for 7.5 Euros in the bar. Luckily, we robbed a bank on our way there and could afford getting absolutely smashed. We're having a rough Monday here. Thanks!"

Enslaved won a Spellemann Awards for Best Metal Album in 2006 for "Ruun" and in 2004 for "Isa". Last year the Award went to Mayhem and "Ordo Ad Chao".

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Source: spellemann.no
Band profile: Enslaved
Posted: 29.01.2009 by Thryce | Comments (20)


Shadowside - New Album Details

Brazilian metallers Shadowside have just unveiled "Dare To Dream" cover artwork and tracklist, the band's forthcoming album. The cover was designed by Brazilian artist Jobert Mello who had previously worked with the band on the American edition of the successful debut album "Theatre Of Shadows" (2007) and is also known for works with Sabaton.

Dare to Dream was produced and mixed by Dave Schiffman (System Of A Down, Audioslave, Avenged Sevenfold) at LCM Studio in São Paulo, Brazil and mastered by Howie Weinberg (Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Pantera and several others) at Masterdisk Studio in New York.

The tracklist for the CD is as follows:

01. Nation Hollow Mind
02. In The Night
03. Last Thoughts
04. Hideaway
05. Baby In The Dark
06. Ready Or Not
07. Memories
08. Wings Of Freedom
09. Time To Say Goodbye
10. Life Denied
11. Dare To Dream

Frontwoman Dani Nolden comments on the artwork, reason for the "Dare To Dream" title and identity of this new material: "We wanted to achieve something that would represent the whole idea behind the "Dare To Dream" title and Jobert knew exactly how to capture that, not only on the cover but in the entire album artwork. The title works really well in our area once every single great band was born from a child's or teenager's dream however it applies to everyone, anywhere. It's for a child that doesn't understand why there are wars out there, for those tired of the office work, dreams of going away on a trip or switching jobs, for those who think of a distant future or simply wonder what is going to happen tomorrow. Daring is essential in everybody's life and it isn't any different in our case. In this new material we kept everything we have been about since the beginning but we dared going one step further. The energy is there as well as the heaviness but we went a little more melodic in some parts and angrier in others. I believe "Dare To Dream" will come as a shock in a positive way. I see ourselves with a lot more identity nowadays, lyrics are extremely personal and I can say this album is 100% Shadowside."

As of right now, Dani Nolden (vocals), Raphael Mattos (guitars), Edu Simões (bass) and Fabio Buitvidas (drums) have started promoting the recorded and will announce tourdates in the following months.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Shadowside
Posted: 29.01.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (1)


Carcass - N. American Live Dates

Carcass will return to the United States this March for the "Exhumed To Consume II" tour. The follow up to last years highly successful "Exhume To Consume" tour will feature Suicide Silence, Samael, Arsis and Psycroptic plus a few special guests on select dates.

Vocalist/bassist and all around optimistic person Jeff Walker commented: "Well, I'm pleased to announce that Carcass is gonna settle it's unresolved scores in the U.S.! There was some slight whimpers of discontent that we didn't hit some cities such as Chicago and Denver last time round - places that were always hot spots of enthusiasm for us. So we're coming back in March to finish off our unsettled business! We seemed to have had a profound influence on your economy and gas prices have gotten cheaper haha! That's doesn't mean we're not gonna come through and provide some value for your buck with some old (and new) school friends and comrades such as Suffocation, Samael, The Black Dahlia Murder, Exodus, Suicide Silence etc. - check out locally as for who is on the bill where! And hey, I couldn't think of anywhere better to be on my 40th birthday than the Sunshine Theatre in Albuquerque, New Mexico! We promise this will be the last time we darken your shores (I said that with my fingers crossed behind my back)!"

Here are the latest Carcass North American tour dates:

03/13/09 The Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA
03/14/09 Peabody's - Cleveland, OH (+ Abigail Williams)
03/15/09 The Pearl Room - Mokena, IL (+ The Black Dahlia Murder)
03/16/09 Majestic Theater - Detroit, MI (+ The Black Dahlia Murder)
03/17/09 Headliner's - Louisville, KY
03/21/09 Ridglea Theater - Ft. Worth, TX (Metal Up Your Ass Festival + Suffocation)
03/22/09 Meridian - Houston, TX (Texas Metal Fest)
03/24/09 Gothic Theatre - Denver, CO
03/25/09 Sunshine Theatre - Albuquerque, NM
03/26/09 The Grand Ballroom - San Francisco, CA (+ The Faceless, Toxic Holocaust)
03/27/09 The Marquee Theatre - Phoenix, AZ (+ Suffocation)
03/28/09 The Grove - Anaheim, CA (California Metal Fest + Suffocation, Exodus, The Faceless etc.)

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Carcass
Event: Exhumed To Consume II Tour
Posted: 29.01.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (13)


Elexorien - New Song Online

Dutch metal band Elexorien have issued the following post on their official MySpace page:

"For those who patiently waited: our recently recorded song "For Those Who Remain" is online now! You can check the Media-section on elexorien and on our Myspace to listen to our work and download it for free!! As we have stated before, this is a track from our upcoming album, and part of its grand concept. More info on that will be posted at a later time. For now, enjoy the song, and spread the word!"

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Elexorien
Posted: 28.01.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (0)


Blut Aus Nord - Song Online

A new track from French experimental black metal masters Blut Aus Nord entitled "The Formless Sphere (Beyond The Reason)" is available for streaming on the Candlelight Records MySpace page. The song comes off the band's new album, "Memoria Vetusta II - Dialogue With The Stars", which is scheduled for release on February 23.

Commented the band's singer/guitarist Vindsval: "This album is extremely important for us, we have already composed two amazing songs in the majestuous vein of 'Fathers Of The Icy Ages'. This time you won't find any industrial sounds or disharmonies on the album.

According to Candlelight, "twelve years later, you can hope an ambitious and massive piece of epic, technical and progressive black metal."

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Source: candlelightrecords.co.uk
Band profile: Blut Aus Nord
Posted: 28.01.2009 by ArtiA | Comments (1)


Mantic Ritual - New Video Posted Online

US trashers Mantic Ritual (formerly called Meltdown) have posted the new video "One By One" online over at the band's MySpace. The song comes off the group's debut album, "Executioner", which will be re-released in the US on March 10 via Nuclear Blast Records (February 27 in Europe).


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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Mantic Ritual
Posted: 28.01.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (0)