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Flowing Tears - News On The Upcoming Album

German gothic metallers Flowing Tears have posted news on their upcoming album:

We can announce a major update on the upcoming studio album: after some very creative months, we're almost done with the songwriting. There are 12 songs so far, not sure if all of them will find their way to the album or if some new ones might come up at last minute, but we're close to the end of the writing mode. Studios are already booked and the production will start in May. A release is scheduled for autumn.

"We don't want to reveal too much about the material yet, but I can tell you it sounds much more atmospheric than we used to sound on our last few albums. Some of the songs have that certain mood that reminds me of what we did on albums like "Jade" or "Joy parade" while still having the power of the stuff from the "Razorbliss" era. Way less synths this time and way more guitars. There's heavy stuff, there's trippy stuff ? and there's some serious doomy stuff. Terribly pessimistic lyrics by the way

"There's no working title yet, but some of the songs that are finished so far are entitled 'Pain Has Taken Over', 'Words Before You Leave', 'Until The End' and 'For My Enemies'."

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Source: blog.myspace.com
Band profile: Flowing Tears
Posted: 14.02.2008 by Bararey | Comments (6)


Kivimetsän Druidi - Parts Ways With Vocalist

Finland-based band Kivimetsän Druidi has issued the following statement:

Kivimetsän Druidi and their female singer Jenni Onishko have decided that their paths will go different ways from now on! Due to personal reasons the co-operation is no longer possible. We are deeply sorry to say this, but we can't keep on fighting against the windmills.

Our former singer Annika Laaksonen kindly helped us out at Helsinki, Semifinal. On Thursday in Kouvola we will be supported live by several Metal Warriors - a kind of all stars team: Lainedil and Iné from Elexorien, Tuuli from Shattered Within etc. The gig in St. Petersburgh on Saturday will be played without female vocals. All the gigs in near future will definitely be very challenging both technically AND mentally for the band.

We wish Jenni all the best in the future. And although our paths part now, the friendship will live forever.

The band is now in search of a new female vocalist:

"Our new singer should be 18-25 years old and preferably she should have a classically trained voice. She should be suitable to our style and we appreciate charisma and performing skills. Anyway she'll be our new metal queen!
We have already agreed gigs both in Finland and abroad, so the sooner we find our new singer the better.
We are training in Kouvola, but as long as the singer can spend in Kouvola two weekends a month, it's no problem where she is living. However a great part of our songs are written in Finnish, so she should be able to sing in Finnish."

Source: kivimetsandruidi.com
Band profile: Kivimetsän Druidi
Posted: 14.02.2008 by LeDruide | Comments (3)


Bloodbath - EP Tracklist And Cover Revealed

Bloodbath has posted the following update on their website:

The new mini-cd will be entitled 'Unblessing The Purity' cover art] and this 4-song disc will see a release exclusively through Peaceville on March 10th. The classic oldschool looking cover artwork was created by Dusty Peterson who won last year's competition. We'd like to congratulate Dusty and thank him for visualizing our artconcept. We'd also like to thank all the other artists for taking their time and effort to submit their creations even though it didn't make it all the way. Look out for audio-preview teasers to be posted shortly.

Tracklist:

01. Blasting The Virginborn
02. Weak Aside
03. Sick Salvation
04. Mouth Of Empty Praise

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Source: bloodbath.biz
Band profile: Bloodbath
Posted: 13.02.2008 by Bararey | Comments (14)


Soilwork - Parts Ways With Guitarist Ola Frenning

Swedish metallers Soilwork have issued the following statement on their website:

Soilwork, who recently completed the Lamb Of God/Killswitch Engage U.S. tour in support of their new album "Sworn To A Great Divide", have decided to part ways with guitarist Ola Frenning.
It was felt that Ola resisted the demands of the road and found it difficult to come to terms with the amount of touring scheduled.

Sworn To A Great Divide is Soilwork's fastest seller and the live demand for the band is growing. They intend to play everywhere and fulfill the album's potential.

Vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid says: 'It was a very difficult decision to make because Ola has been our friend and bandmate for a very long time'.

The decision will not affect any of Soilwork's plans. Guitarist David Andersson will fill in on their upcoming Finnish/Baltic tour as well as the "Scum Of The Earth" U.S. tour with Throwdown. The band will then tour Australia, Japan and South-East Asia before returning to Europe for festivals and a headlining U.S. tour in the Fall.

Ola Frenning comments: "After 10 years, 7 albums and several world wide tours, we've realised that we have developed in different directions and have a different set of values, profession wise. The disagreements have reached their peak and it has become an untenable situation. The band's solution is that I part ways with them so that I won't be in the way for the future plans of Soilwork.
However, since I'm not gonna be on the road (at least for a while), I will now be able to continue with my songwriting and producing at another level. For further information, visit www.myspace.com/olafrenning. The page will be updated in the near future.
Cheers to ya all... And thanks for making these 10 years with the band memorable."

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Source: soilwork.org
Band profile: Soilwork
Posted: 13.02.2008 by White Winter Sun | Comments (10)


Torture Killer - Parts Ways With Chris Barnes

According to a posting on the Six Feet Under website, legendary death metal vocalist Chris Barnes has officially parted ways with the Finnish death metal band Torture Killer, who took their name from a Six Feet Under song back when they were a SFU and Obituary cover band.

"I am no longer involved with, or a member of the band Torture Killer. The split is mutual; it was just time for me to move forward. I wish the band well in all future plans and musical endeavors" comments Chris Barnes.

Torture Killer have commented the split and announced their new vocalist on their Myspace site:

"From this point on we will continue with Sallinen on vocals. No drama, we agreed it will be less confusing and better for us and Chris to continue on our own paths. We're very grateful for his help during the past few years and wish him the best of luck - he's been cool to us all this time. With Sallinen we now have a complete and solid line-up and will concentrate on finishing the 3rd Torture Killer album."

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Source: sfu420.com
Band profile: Torture Killer
Posted: 12.02.2008 by Hamird | Comments (1)


Hate Eternal - New Video Online

Hate Eternal's video for the song "Bringer Of Storms" was posted on MetalBladeRecords' Youtube Channel at this location.

The song "Bringer Of Storms" comes off the band's new album, entitled "Fury And Flames", which is scheduled for release on February 19 via Metal Blade Records.

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Source: youtube.com
Band profile: Hate Eternal
Posted: 12.02.2008 by White Winter Sun | Comments (4)


Hirax - Update From The Band

US Thrashers Hirax have posted the following update:

"We have begun pre-production for the new Hirax album "El Rostro de la Muerte" cover art]. Song titles to date include "Baptized By Fire", "Death Militia", "Battle Of The North", and re-recorded versions of "Blind Faith" and "Broken Neck".

Expect more new songs and a lot of surprises. This will be our FASTEST and HEAVIEST album to date, with an emphasis on the technical playing, aggressive double bass drumming, and dual guitar attack! Massive guitar riffs, pounding bass guitar, the vocals - sharp, clear and up front! The production will be top notch with John Hadad back at the helm again. He also handled the duties for "Assassins Of War" and "Chaos And Brutality" EPs.

There will be a new Hirax DVD "Thrash And Destroy", including our entire performance at the Keep It True Festival 9 - November 2007. Six camera angle video shoot, high quality, professional audio and video. Wait til you see it!!!

That's it for now... I will keep you posted on more Hirax news very soon.

I would also like to thank ALL the metaleros in Mexico and Colombia for the great times we had recently playing there! We will see you again SOON!"

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Hirax
Posted: 12.02.2008 by Thryce | Comments (2)


Terror - Featuring ATG And Dissection Members - Demo Online

Author and radio DJ, Ian Christe has issued the following update at his Bang! Bang! Blog:

"Thanks to recently-reactivated At The Gates drummer Adrian Erlandsson (also ex-Cradle Of Filth) for posting three great demo songs recorded in two days in 1994 by his Terror project. Fulfilling some kind of Gothenburg headbanger fantasy, this is basically Erlandsson, the Björler twins from At The Gates, and dearly-departed Dissection frontman Jon Nödtveidt doing a tight-as-hell take on catchy Terrorizer-style death metal/grind. Nödtveidt's vocals are especially cool, with occasional effects and a lower-range delivery of his trademark ghastly approach. With a total running time of exactly five minutes, the songs are called "Radiation", "Destruction", and "Terror"-what more do you need to know?"

Go to this page to download the tracks.

Demo info:

Terro Demo '94 (one of studio project from '94)
Recorded at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg.

Lineup:
Anders Björler (Guitar) At The Gates, The Haunted]
Jonas Björler (Bass) At The Gates, The Haunted]
Jon Nödtveidt (Vocals) Dissection]
Adrian Erlandsson (Drums) At The Gates, ex-The Haunted, ex-Cradle Of Filth, ex-Nifelheim and others]

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Source: bangbangblog.info
Posted: 12.02.2008 by Thryce | Comments (6)


Hollenthon - New Album Update

Martin Schirenc stated the following update on the Hollenthon's MySpace page:

"Being in the middle of the mix, I thought it's time for a little update. Here are the song titles of the new album (entitled "Opus Magnum") in no particular order:

- Ars Moriendi
- Of Splendid Worlds
- Once We Were Kings
- To Fabled Lands
- Dying Embers
- Misterium Babel
- On The Wings Of A Dove
- Son Of Perdition

There will be a limited edition of the album with a bonus track - The Bazaar (a cover of the Canadian band The Tea Party) - and the video clip for 'Son Of Perdition' ".

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Source: blog.myspace.com
Band profile: Hollenthon
Posted: 12.02.2008 by White Winter Sun | Comments (7)


Destinity - Sign To Lifeforce Records

Lifeforce Records posted the following news on the label's official website:
"Lifeforce Records is proud to announce the signing of a multiple album deal with French melodic Death Metal band Destinity. The band's first worldwide (excluding France) release via Lifeforce Records will be their album "The Inside" which was previously released through Rupture Music in France only. "The Inside" was recorded, mixed and mastered in August 2007 with Jacob Hansen (Mercenary, Raunchy, Deadlock).

Destinity, who is currently on the road with Dew-Scented (Nuclear Blast) and Severe Torture (Earache Records), was formed in 1996 and released 3 albums with Adipocere Records.

"The Inside" is set to be released on April 28th in Europe and June 24th in the US/ Canada."

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Source: lifeforcerecords.com
Band profile: Destinity
Posted: 11.02.2008 by Deadsoulman | Comments (2)


Detonation - Extra Show In India

Extra show in India

Extra show in India! Detonation will be performing at the Eastwind Festival on the 24th of February. This fest is also in New Delhi. Just 2 more weeks now!

Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Detonation
Event: Eastwind Festival
Posted: 11.02.2008 by Marcel Hubregtse | Comments (6)


Slayer - Win Another Grammy Award

Last night (Sunday, February 10) at Los Angeles' Staples Center, the 2008 Grammy Awards were held. Slayer won a Grammy for "Best Metal Performance" (For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances, with vocals. Singles or Tracks only) for the song "Final Six". The other nominees were:

Nothing Left - As I Lay Dying
Track from: An Ocean Between Us

Never Ending Hill - King Diamond
Track from: Give Me Your Soul...Please

Aesthetics Of Hate - Machine Head
Track from: The Blackening

Redemption - Shadows Fall
Track from: Threads Of Life

Slayer also won a Grammy last year for the song "Eyes Of The Insane". This year, Foo Fighters won best Hard Rock Performance for the song "The Pretender", beating out Ozzy Osbourne, Evanescence, Tool and Queens Of The Stone Age. Meanwhile Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) and Alison Krauss won Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals for the song "Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)". Also Metallica were nominated for Best Rock Instrumental Performance with " The Ecstasy Of Gold", but lost to Bruce Springsteen's "Once Upon A Time In The West".

All winners and nominations can be found at this location.

Watch a video report on Slayer's latest Grammy win on YouTube.

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Source: grammy.com
Band profile: Slayer
Posted: 11.02.2008 by Thryce | Comments (26)


Anathema - News About Two New Albums

The following news comes from Anathema's myspace page.

"Greetings to all?

We have taken all of our recording equipment to a house in England where we have built a studio and begun the first of two records to be released this year. The recording has been going very well.

This first record is a semi-acoustic recording of many of our most loved older tracks. This will be released on Peaceville records. The working title is 'temporary peace.'

The songs to be included on 'temporary peace' are:

Angelica, leave no trace, inner silence, one last goodbye, are you there, fragile dreams, a natural disaster, temporary peace and flying.

The record will be a substantial work, arranged by Danny and performed and produced by the band, recorded and engineered by our own Les Smith, who was responsible for the recordings of 'everything' and the other new songs released online last year.

This will also feature the cello of Dave Wesling, who previously toured with Vincent and Danny in 2004 and is featured on the DVD 'a moment in time.'

It may also include a reworking of one or two classic tracks from the very early days of anathema.

In late winter/early spring, immediately following the recording of this semi-acoustic album, we will enter a studio to record the next full length anathema album, which be produced by Anathema and mixed by Steven Wilson, independently from a record company.

Upon completion, the new album will be licensed around the world, giving us artistic and creative control and keeping the rights to the music in our own hands.

All being well, you will see the release of two records from anathema this year. A semi acoustic classic tracks album, and a full length new album.

Then touring?

Best wishes to all,

Anathema"

Band profile: Anathema
Posted: 10.02.2008 by Jeff | Comments (16)


Isis - New Single Update

Isis have posted the following message:

"Many of you have been inquiring about the "Holy Tears" single - Due to unforseen manufacturing mishaps the release of the "Holy Tears" single is once again being postponed... however it will be available very very soon. If you somehow managed to get one of the defects, then don't worry the real thing will be available shortly. We will keep you posted.

The contents of the single should be (and will be):

01. Holy Tears (Album Version)
02. Holy Tears (Melvins / Lustmord remix)
03. Holy Tears (Live from Continental Airlines Arena 10.06)
04. Holy Tears Video (Directed by Dominic Hailstone)

Also we have seen the Vinyl box set and it is glorious. Available any day now - more info here!"

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Source: isistheband.com
Band profile: Isis
Posted: 09.02.2008 by Christos | Comments (3)


Norther - New Video Online

Century Media Press Release:

Before unleashing their new album "N", Finnish metal act Norther present you the video clip for their massive metal anthem "We Rock", which was filmed with Helsinki-based production team Tunne Productions. You can watch the clip now by clicking HERE!

Their stunning new effort sees Norther perfecting their mix of ripping riffs, aggressive vocals and epic melodies and will be premiered live at the well-known Finnish Metal Expo on February 16th, 2008 in Helsinki. Furthermore, the band will support their country mates Turisas on their UK & European headliner tour in March/April 2008! here]

"N" was recorded and produced by long time partner Anssi Kippo (Children Of Bodom, etc.) at Astia Studios, mixed by Fredrik Nordström (Dark Tranquillity, Arch Enemy, In Flames etc.) at Studio Fredman in Sweden, mastered at Cutting Room Studios, and will be available as CD & limited edition Media Book including 3 bonus tracks at the following release dates:

Feb. 13 - Finland
Feb. 22 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, BeNeLux
Feb. 25 - UK, France, Denmark, Greece, Norway
Feb. 26 - Spain, Portugal
Feb. 29 - Sweden, Hungary

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Source: www2.centurymedia.com
Band profile: Norther
Posted: 09.02.2008 by SteTech | Comments (25)