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Devin Townsend - New Track Online

Heavy Devy gets all melancholic on us with a brand new track called 'Fly'. Check out Dev performing the track inside at this weekend's NAMM.


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Source: metalhammer.co.uk
Band profile: Devin Townsend
Posted: 20.01.2011 by *!* | Comments (10)


Jeff Loomis - To Release New Solo Material

Beyond the Dark Horizon recently spoke with guitar icon, Jeff Loomis of Seattle's long running Metal tyrants, Nevermore. Loomis spoke about Nevermore's latest release, The Obsidian Conspiracy, his solo endeavors, being a guitar icon and more. You can read the whole thing here.

When asked if Loomis is planning to release a follow-up to his solo album, he answered:

"Yes I do. I actually signed on for 2 more records and I'm working on the new one right now. There's still no title yet but I'm working on the music and hoping for a mid-winter release next year."

Loomis also had the following to say about the Sanctuary reunion:

"All I know at the moment is that Warrel wanted to get the band back together and do a couple of shows and I think we're going to do some festival shows. As far as a new record, I'm not quite sure if that's going to happen yet. That's actually still being talked about. But I can say that there will be a few Sanctuary festival shows over in Germany."

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Source: beyondthedarkhorizon.com
Band profile: Jeff Loomis
Posted: 24.12.2010 by *!* | Comments (12)


MyGrain - Release First-Ever Video Clip

MyGrain have released their first-ever music video. The clip, entitled "Of Immortal Aeons", can be watched below.

The release date of the Finnish melodic death metal band's third, self-titled album is set for January 12, 2011 through Spinefarm Records. The album was recorded at Seawolf Studios in Helsinki with producer Janne Joutsenniemi (Suburban Tribe, Stone) and was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound studios in Örebro, Sweden.

MyGrain tracklist:

01. Into The Parallel Universe
02. Shadow People
03. Dust Devils And Cosmic Storms
04. Of Immortal Aeons
05. A Clockwork Apocalypse
06. Eye Of The Void
07. Trapped In An Hourglass
08. Xenomorphic
09. Cataclysm Child

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Source: mygrain1.com
Band profile: MyGrain
Posted: 23.12.2010 by *!* | Comments (4)


Opeth - Offer Free Track Download

For a limited time, Swedish progressive metallers Opeth are offering a free download of "Dirge For November" in anticipation of the September 21 DVD release of In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall. Click here to get the track now. You can also pre-order the limited-edition vinyl/DVD box set of the stunning live performance at this location while supplies last.

More details about In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall were previously reported over here.

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Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: Opeth
Posted: 30.08.2010 by *!* | Comments (6)


Exodus - New Video Online

"Downfall", the new video from San Francisco Bay Area metallers Exodus, can now be viewed below. The clip was helmed by SchneppZone director Jon Schnepp of Metalocalypse fame (y'know, the animated program about Dethklok on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim) and was shot on April 1 on the old set of the television sitcom "Night Court". In addition, it features animated sequences by Los Angeles-based traditional animator Jeremy Polgar.

About getting to work with Exodus again, Jon Schnepp stated: "I think their music is incredible and they always give me 100% at the video shoot. Working with these legends of thrash metal again has been a blast!"

"Downfall" is taken from the band's latest album Exhibit B: The Human Condition, released back in May.

(IMPORTANT: Viewers who are epileptic or prone to seizures are asked not to view this video due to its strobing effect!)

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Exodus
Posted: 10.08.2010 by *!* | Comments (9)


Nevermore - More Album Details Revealed

The Obsidian Conspiracy, the long-awaited new album from Nevermore, will be released in Europe on May 31 and in North America on June 8 via Century Media Records. Another teaser video has been revealed too - the previous one can be found here. Watch the clip below.

The Obsidian Conspiracy cover art] tracklist:

01. The Termination Proclamation
02. Your Poison Throne
03. Moonrise (Through Mirrors Of Death)
04. And The Maiden Spoke
05. Emptiness Unobstructed
06. The Blue Marble And The New Soul
07. Without Morals
08. The Day You Built The Wall
09. She Comes In Colors
10. The Obsidian Conspiracy


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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Nevermore
Posted: 13.04.2010 by *!* | Comments (18)


Pain Of Salvation - New Album In May, Samples Online

Original news, posted on 25.03.2010

Pain Of Salvation is tentatively scheduled to release its new album, Road Salt - Ivory, in Europe on May 19 via Insideout Music. Frontman Daniel Gildenlöw previously stated: "It is a 12-track album of sweaty grovel, asphalt butterflies, untreaded paths and brave decisions. It will be presented to the world in one standard edition and one limited director's cut, of which we, of course, recommend the latter one. See, as usual, we refuse to add some stuff haphazardly to put together a limited product ? we always see the larger version as the 'real' one; the one that makes us the proudest."

The cover artwork can be viewed here.

UPDATE (thanks to Arkaholic)

Pain Of Salvation has released five preview samples for the upcoming album Road Salt One. Click here to check them out.

Quoted the band: "For those who are curious about the album can listen to the unique preview tracks that have been uploaded to our website - already today, even though the album is not scheduled for release until mid-May!"

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Source: painofsalvation.se
Band profile: Pain Of Salvation
Posted: 04.04.2010 by *!* | Comments (17)


Nevermore - New Album In June

Original news, posted on 10.03.2010

Century Media Records has set a June 8 North American release date for The Obsidian Conspiracy, the long-awaited new album from Seattle metallers Nevermore.

The drum tracks for The Obsidian Conspiracy were completed in the group's hometown of Seattle with Soilwork guitarist Peter Wichers, who previously worked with Dane on the singer's solo debut, Praises To The War Machine. Longtime friend and collaborator Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Arch Enemy, Exodus, Machine Head) once again handled mixing duties.

The following songs (among others) were laid down during the recording sessions for the follow-up to 2005's This Godless Endeavor:

Emptiness Unobstructed
Without Morals
And The Maiden Spoke
Termination Proclamation
The Obsidian Conspiracy
The Blue Marble and the New Soul
She Comes in Colors
The Day You Built The Wall
Poison Throne
Beautiful Mistake
The Crystal Ship (The Doors cover)
Transmission (The Tea Party cover)

According to Dane, the song "And The Maiden Spoke" "is going to blow your minds; it's twisted, progressive lunatic fringe riffing with vicious hooklines." He added: "These songs are full of newfound rage, lyrically and musically. Jeff Loomis has come up with some amazing new riffs that will no doubt please old and new fans alike. Also, I think the combination of Peter and Andy will result in something very, very special."

UPDATE

Nevermore have revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming The Obsidian Conspiracy. The cover art was once again created by Travis Smith (Opeth, Katatonia, Amorphis), and can be viewed here.

Release dates:

Germany: May 28, 2010
Europe: May 31, 2010
North America: June 8, 2010


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Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: Nevermore
Posted: 26.03.2010 by *!* | Comments (28)