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7 мар 2014
MAYHEM To Celebrate 30th Anniversary At Oslo's Øya Festival In August
 Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM will play their 30th anniversary show at Øya Festival 2014, on Friday, August 8th. Festival details can be found at this location.
Mayhem are streaming their first new song in seven years. The title-track from their forthcoming 7" vinyl single 'Psywar', can be heard via a lyric video below.
'Psywar' will be released on April 25th in various formats including grey and red colored 7" vinyl. Check out the various packages available for pre-order at this location.
'Psywar' will be featured on Mayhem's new, as-yet-untitled album due out at the end of May. Complete details to follow.
'Psywar' lyric video:
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7 мар 2014
BIRTH OF JOY - Prisoner Album Streaming In Full; 'Three Day Road' Video Streaming
 Dutch psychedelic rockers BIRTH OF JOY will release their new album, Prisoner, on March 4th in North America, March 7th in Germany/Switzerland/Austria and March 10th in UK / Rest Of Europe via Long Branch Records / SPV (excluding BeNeLux, France and Japan).
Prisoner was recorded and mixed by Joris Wolff (DE STAAT, WITHIN TEMPTATION) and mastered by Brian Lucey (THE BLACK KEYS, ARCTIC MONKEYS).
With the North American release exactly one week from today, Birth Of Joy and Long Branch Records have teamed up with Yahoo Music for an exclusive full album stream of Prisoner. Listen to the entire album here..
The video for the song 'Three Day Road', can be seen below. The video was filmed and edited by Tijmen Hobbel at Studio Brainbow.
After 97 shows all over Europe and the US in 2013, Birth Of Joy have already proven to be a true live rock sensation! Besides creating catchy psychedelic 60/70's-hooks spiced up with stoner, blues and rock and roll influences, this threesome is also master in invoking a primal emotion that lays hidden in many of us. The kind of emotion that craves to burst out when you experience something true, something real. Well, these guys are it, they are the real deal: sex, drugs and rock and roll! Blood, sweat and... ah, mostly alcohol!
Birth Of Joy are taking part in a massive five month World Tour visiting BeNelux in February, North America with dates in March (kicking off with an appearance at Austin, TX's SXSW Festival). The band then heads to UK/Switzerland at the end March, followed by Germany/France in April and Denmark/Norway/Sweden/Finland in May. | |
7 мар 2014
KXM Featuring KORN, KING'S X, Ex-DOKKEN Members: 'Rescue Me' Video Released
 KXM, the new project featuring drummer Ray Luzier (KORN), bassist/vocalist Doug Pinnick (KING'S X) and guitarist George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, DOKKEN), will release its self-titled debut album on March 11 via Rat Pak Records. The CD was produced by KXM and Chris Collier, who is known for his work with LYNCH MOB, Lita Ford and Tommy Bolin, to name a few.
The official video for the song "Rescue Me" can be seen below. Also available is a 14-minute clip containing audio samples of all the songs that are set to appear on "KXM".
KXM takes its name from the combination of the members' other projects: K from KORN, X from KING'S X and M from LYNCH MOB.
A pre-order for the KXM album has been launched on the Rat Pak web site. The effort is available in various bundles, includes signed CDs; CDs and t-shirts; and even a phone call from a bandmember.
According to a press release, "the self-titled debut of KXM is something truly unique and special. The songs are powerful, precise, and transcend beyond the boundaries of the imagination.
"In today's overpopulated music arena, true gems become harder and harder to find, but KXM's unified vision rises above the normal and creates its own space.
"From the opening drum riff of 'Stars' to final chord on 'Human Friction', 'KXM' is an album that is sure to resonate with fans from the band's original projects while garnering new ones as well. Songs like 'Gun Fight', 'Faith Is A Room' and the first single, 'Rescue Me', are sure to be instant favorites among fans. The band shows their softer side on the ballad 'Never Stop', along with their dark side on the tale of domestic violence, 'Sleep'."
"KXM" track listing: 01. Stars02. Rescue Me03. Gun Fight04. Never Stop05. Faith Is A Room06. I'll Be OK07. Sleep08. Love09. Burn10. Do It Now11. Human Friction12. Tranquilize (bonus track)13. Rescue Me (radio edit) (bonus track)
In a recent interview with the "Talking Metal" podcast,Lynch stated about how KXM came together: "When you are in the music scene here, especially in Southern California, you run into everyone, everybody loves everybody, it's a mutual admiration society. You're hanging out, you are playing gigs and you run into your buds and your friends, and invariably, with all of us, it's, like, 'Let's form a project, let's do something together,' because, ya know, we all want to play together and usually it never goes anywhere, but this time it actually did. It's really amazing. Things lined up.
"Doug has been... The first time I heard KING'S X with 'Out Of The Silent Planet' and 'Gretchen Goes to Nebraska', oh, to me, he was the benchmark. This is the guy that I was born to play with, ya know? He has got it all. He comes from gospel roots, he's got the blues thing, he just does it all. I just knew would be a natural fit. Doug is so good he's a natural fit with anybody. He is a self-contained machine. He's got that very unique bass attack and sound and obviously his vocal styling. He is a poet. He is a great lyricist. A great frontman, the whole nine yards. And Ray and I have been in other little projects and have done things together. We would always touch base but never really got serious.
"I don't remember exactly how this all fell together.
"We all have limited time being that were all in other projects but we said, 'Let's really, really do this and quit talking about it.'" | |
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7 мар 2014
ANTI-MORTEM: 'New Southern' Album Artwork Unveiled
 "New Southern", the debut album by Oklahoma natives and saviors of southern-infused hard rock ANTI-MORTEM, will be released in physical and digital formats on April 28 (U.K.), April 15 (rest of Europe) and April 29 (North America) via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The album was produced, recorded, and mixed by Bob Marlette (BLACK STONE CHERRY, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, SHINEDOWN, ROB ZOMBIE).
The "New Southern" album artwork was created by Brent Elliott White (DEATH ANGEL, JOB FOR A COWBOY, TRIVIUM), and can be seen below.
"New Southern" track listing:
01. Words Of Wisdom02. New Southern03. 100% Pure American Rage04. Hate Automatic05. Black Heartbeat06. I Get Along With The Devil07. Path To Pain08. Wake Up09. Ride Of Your Life10. Stagnant Water11. Truckstop Special12. Jonesboro13. A Little Too Lose (bonus track; MR. BIG cover)
The "New Southern" bundle — which includes the album and an exclusive t-shirt — is available for pre-order now at this location.
The video for "100% Pure American Rage", the lead-off single from the "New Southern", can be seen below. The clip was shot, produced, and directed by Clark Deal of Chaotic Productions. "It's brutal but accessible," ANTI-MORTEM guitarist Zain Smith states about the track. "It's very political. The solos are tasty. It's new-day metal, but it has a LED ZEPPELIN-esque guitar tone and solo. There's nothing that sounds like this song out there." The "100% Pure American Rage" single is currently available for purchase on iTunes.
Fans will have the opportunity to witness ANTI-MORTEM's feral testicular fortitude when they tour the U.S. supporting TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION for 16 shows starting on March 28 in Atlanta, Georgia and wrapping up in Des Moines, Iowa on April 15. "Hard rock is stagnating," assesses ANTI-MORTEM frontman Larado Romo. "We want people to think, 'Rock has balls again.' When you see us live, you will be crushed."
Formed in 2008 and fronted by vocalist Larado Romo, ANTI-MORTEM's lineup includes older brother-guitarist Nevada Romo, guitarist Zain Smith, bassist Corey Henderson and drummer Levi Dickerson. With over 300 shows to their name, these Chickasha, Oklahoma natives (aged between 18 and 22) spent their formative nights and weekends woodshedding their sound on the concert stage they built themselves in the Smith family barn (originally intended to store an old car collection).
While Zain's parents were away working on the weekends, ANTI-MORTEM would turn their barn rehearsal space into a makeshift venue and hone their chops by inviting friends and family in Chickasha over for an afternoon of gravel-throated vocals, crunch-laden riffs, thick grooves, and some good ol'-fashioned Southern hospitality.
ANTI-MORTEM is:
Larado Romo - Lead Vocals
Nevada Romo - Guitar
Zain Smith - Guitar
Corey Henderson - Bass
Levi Dickerson - Drums | |
6 мар 2014
DIABULUS IN MUSICA Release 'Inner Force' Video
 Spanish metallers DIABULUS IN MUSICA have released a short teaser of their upcoming video 'Inner Force', which can be found on their upcoming third album, Argia, out April 15th in North America via Napalm Records.
According to a press release, "the fantastic female vocalist Zuberoa Aznárez and her band members masterfully combine heavy metal riffs, a pounding rhythm section with passionate and symphonic elements. The compositions are crowned by wonderful refrains, which will grab the listener's attention at the first spin of the record."
Argia tracklisting:
'Et Resurrexit (Libera Me)'
'From The Embers'
'Inner Force'
'Furia de Libertad' (feat. Ailyn Giménez)
'Maitagarri'
'Sed Diabolus'
'Spoilt Vampire'
'Eternal Breeze'
'Mechanical Ethos'
'Encounter At Chronos' Maze' (feat. Thomas Vikström)
'Indigo'
'Healing'
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6 мар 2014
SABATON: First 'Heroes' Album Trailer
 The first trailer for "Heroes", the new album from Swedish metallers SABATON, can be seen below. The CD will be released on May 16 via Nuclear Blast Records. The cover artwork for the effort was created by Péter Sallai. There will also be "alternate artwork for some editions," according to the band.
The cover artwork for both the standard and special "Heroes" editions can be seen below.
"Heroes" track listing:
01. Night Witches02. No Bullets Fly03. Smoking Snakes04. Inmate 485905. To Hell And Back06. The Ballad Of Bull07. Resist And Bite08. Soldier Of 3 Armies09. Far From The Fame10. Hearts Of Iron
In addition to the standard jewel-case CD, there will be a vinyl version (different colors), a limited-edition digipak (featuring two bonus tracks), limited earbook (including five bonus tracks) and digital download (with one bonus track).
"We had the title in mind since before we even recorded 'Carolus Rex' and we already had ideas for artwork years ago," says SABATON bassist Pär Sundström. "We had a few different ones to choose from, but when we saw this one, we knew it was the right one for this album."
"Heroes" was recorded at The Abyss, the recording studio in Pärlby outside Ludvika, Sweden owned and operated by record producer and musician Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN).
"[Peter] still has some aces in his sleeves that we are sure will lift the new album," says Sundström.
SABATON played its first show with new drummer Hannes Van Dahl on November 16, 2013 at the Metal Hammer Paradise festival in Germany.
Regarding their decision to enlist Hannes Van Dahl, SABATON said in a statement: "For some time, there has been rumors about Robban [Bäck] coming back soon, or that Snowy [Shaw] would fill in for a while longer, or even take Robban's place permanently behind the drums.
"To put an end to these rumors we now present our new full-time member in SABATON: Hannes Van Dahl.
"Hannes has previously played in EVERGREY, which we have toured with in the past, and he has also worked side by side with us as drum technician for Snowy during his time in SABATON."
SABATON will return to the U.S. and Canada in April as direct support to American metallers ICED EARTH on their "Worldwide Plagues" North American tour. Opening each show on the six-week trek will be Dutch metallers REVAMP (featuring NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen).
SABATON's last album, "Carolus Rex", was released on May 22, 2012 via Nuclear Blast Records. The lyrics for the CD, which was made available in both English and Swedish, deal with the Swedish Empire (referring to the Kingdom of Sweden between 1561 and 1721).
SABATON in 2012 parted ways with guitarists Oskar Montelius and Rikard Sundén, drummer Daniel Mulback and keyboardist Daniel Mÿhr. | |
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6 мар 2014
DELAIN: 'Your Body Is A Battleground' Lyric Video Released
 The official lyric video for the song "Your Body Is A Battleground" from Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers DELAIN can be seen below. The track comes off the band's new album, "The Human Contradiction", which will be released via Napalm Records on the following dates:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, April 4Rest of Europe: April 7USA, Canada: April 8
"The Human Contradiction" track listing:
01. Here Come The Vultures02. Your Body Is A Battleground03. Stardust04. My Masquerade05. Tell Me, Mechanist06. Sing To Me07. Army Of Dolls08. Lullaby09. The Tragedy Of The Commons
The CD once again features a guest appearance by Marco Hietala of NIGHTWISH and TAROT; George Oosthoek (ex-ORPHANAGE); and THE AGONIST vocalist Alissa White-Gluz.
Comments DELAIN: "We are very excited about the much-anticipated return of vocal force Marco Hietala on our upcoming record.
"After our collaboration with Marco on our first two albums, we can't help but hearing his voice in some of the songs we write! We love his contributions on 'The Human Contradiction': Marco adds greatly to the power of 'Your Body Is A Battleground' as well as to the melancholia of 'Sing To Me'."
Says Marco: "I've done quite a few visitations on select albums during my career. DELAIN and their albums are among the most frequent. If you listen to their stuff, you'll know why. Martijn and his group seem to have plenty to say, both musically and lyrically. Keep it up, mates!"
DELAIN last year released a special album, "Interlude", via Napalm Records. The effort was described in in a press release as "a fantastic blend of brand-new songs, special versions and mixes of popular DELAIN tracks, covers, and the beautiful single 'Are You Done With Me'. Thanks to the new mix, the well-known anthem shines with a new-found splendor. The album includes a special DVD featuring exclusive live footage and clips from the band's career.
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6 мар 2014
TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON: First 'Angels Of The Apocalypse' Audio Teaser
 The first audio teaser for "Angels Of The Apocalypse" — the follow-up to TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON's debut album, "The Land Of New Hope" from Finnish composer/producer and guitar player Timo Tolkki — can be found below. Due in May via Frontiers Records, the CD will feature guest appearances by the following singers: * Floor Jansen (NIGHTWISH, REVAMP, AFTER FOREVER)* Simone Simons (EPICA)* Fabio Lione (RHAPSODY OF FIRE, ANGRA)* David DeFeis (VIRGIN STEELE)* Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE)* Caterina Nix
Other musicians which will appear on the album include two other former members of STRATOVARIUS: Tuomo Lassila (STRATOVARIUS' founder) on drums and Antti Ikonen, the original keyboard player of STRATOVARIUS. Jansen sings lead vocals on the first single and promotional video from "Angels Of The Apocalypse". The single and the video will be made available later this month.
The recordings for the new TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON CD took place at East Sound Studios in Helsinki, Finland.
Tolkki's sequel to his first metal opera will feature 11 tracks.
Tolkki recently described Jansen as "probably the best vocalist I have worked with in my whole career."
He added: "This has been a jaw-dropping experience and I thought I have already seen it all. Floor has proven me wrong. For example, in the 10-minute title track of the album, she delivers, in my opinion, the best vocals of her career so far.
"This song is probably the biggest sounding of my whole career, and Floor simply makes it an astonishing, almost breathtaking experience!
"We are both surprised of how amazing this has turned out to be and both very happy to hear how amazing it sounds."
To date, Timo Tolkki has sold over two million records in his career, has won a Finnish Grammy-equivalent and has been chosen by the readers of the American Guitar World magazine to Top 100 as "the fastest guitar player in the world" and "the most influential metal guitar player in the world." He has released 20 albums in his career and toured the world for over 3000 shows in 52 countries.
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6 мар 2014
NAPALM DEATH Guitarist MITCH HARRIS' MENACE: Entire 'Impact Velocity' Debut Album Available For Streaming
 "Impact Velocity", the debut album from MENACE, the brainchild of NAPALM DEATH axeman Mitch Harris, can be streamed in its entirety using the eidget below. The CD will hit the stores on March 14 in Europe or March 18 in North America via Season Of Mist. It features contributions from Derek Roddy (drums), Fred Leclercq (bass), Nicola Manzan (violin, cello, viola), Shane Embury (bass), and Russ Russell (producer and navigator of paradoxology).
MENACE is a project for those who dare to be challenged. It is a journey across genres; neither claiming nor conforming to any particular known style, and a result of all musical history and culture.
Mitch comments: "The band is called MENACE, but to me, it is more than just a band or a solo project. It is the result of my life's work. It's a concept that has been in production for some time with most of the songs and intense work done in the last two years.
"The initial idea for MENACE began with a plan to work with Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) and drummer Brann Dailor (MASTODON). Although Brann recorded two songs initially, his responsibilities with MASTODON didn't allow time for such an intricate collaboration. In fact, we all became incredibly busy and as a result, new directives evolved, and to achieve my goal for MENACE I needed to see the album through myself.
"To me, MENACE is the old meeting the new; heavy and melodic, descriptive and adventurous, epic and futuristic, carnal and primitive, and so on. MENACE brings unrealized dreams closer to fruition. It is about overcoming loss and hardship, and a combination of many interests, including spiritual philosophy, psychology, science, physics, theatrics, the supernatural, the paranormal, film, poetry, photography, art, sculpture and video; the things I've focused all my energy on over the last twenty years. It's an organic meets technological approach to exploration and self discovery through a direction I term audio-installationism (A.I.)."
Harris concludes, "Those familiar with my previous work will be in for a surprise and should expect the unexpected, but I'm a firm believer that even the most improbable dreams should be explored. MENACE is a statement in itself, a way of saying that there is always a way forward, no matter how difficult it seems. If you are still alive, then there is still something to achieve."
"Impact Velocity" track listing:
01. I Live With Your Ghost02. Painted Rust03. Multiple Clarity04. To The Marrow05. I Won't See The Sun06. Drowning In Density07. Positron08. Everything And Nothing09. Within Context10. Malicious Code11. Impact Velocity12. Seamless Integration 13. Insult To Injury [bonus track]
"Impact Velocity" recording lineup:
Cygnus (Mitch Harris): vocals Synergus (Mitch Harris): guitar & synth Samorost (Derek Roddy): drums & percussion Serpens (Fred Leclercq): bass Radix (Nicola Manzan): strings, electro sub Erebus (Shane Embury): bass
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6 мар 2014
GUS G.: 'I Am The Fire' Video Released
 "I Am The Fire", the new video from guitar virtuoso Gus G. — well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND — can be seen below. The song, which features a guest appearance by the American hard rock band DEVOUR THE DAY, is the title track of Gus G.'s debut solo album, "I Am The Fire", which will be released on March 18 in North America via Century Media Records.
"I Am The Fire" track listing:
01. My Will Be Done (featuring Mats Levén)02. Blame It On Me (featuring Mats Levén)03. I Am The Fire (featuring Devour The Day)04. Vengeance (featuring David Ellefson)05. Long Way Down (featuring Alexia Rodriguez)06. Just Can't Let Go (featuring Jacob Bunton)07. Terrified (featuring Billy Sheehan)08. Eyes Wide Open (featuring Mats Levén)09. Redemption (featuring Michael Starr)10. Summer Days (featuring Jeff Scott Soto)11. Dreamkeeper (featuring Tom S. Englund)12. End Of The Line (featuring Mats Levén)
An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for "I Am The Fire" can be seen below. The cover artwork, pictured below, was designed by Gustavo Sazes (ARCH ENEMY, KAMELOT, DREAM EVIL).
The video for the album's opening track, "My Will Be Done" (featuring Mats Levén), was produced by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company, who has previously worked with DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, SONIC SYNDICATE and KAMELOT, among others.
Gus handles all guitar, bass and keyboards on "I Am The Fire", and is joined by a roster of friends and guests that help bring his vision to fruition: drummers Jeff Friedl (A PERFECT CIRCLE, PUSCIFER, DEVO) and Daniel Erlandsson (ARCH ENEMY), bassists David Ellefson (MEGADETH), Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH) and Marty O'Brien (TOMMY LEE, WE ARE THE FALLEN, LITA FORD), and vocalists Mats Levén (CANDLEMASS, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION), Blake Allison (DEVOUR THE DAY), Michael Starr (STEEL PANTHER), Alexia Rodriguez (EYES SET TO KILL), Tom S. Englund (EVERGREY), Jacob Bunton (ADLER) and Jeff Scott Soto (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, TALISMAN, ex-JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN). "I Am The Fire" was mixed by Jay Ruston (ANTHRAX, STONE SOUR, STEEL PANTHER) and was recorded between Los Angeles and Gus' home country of Greece through the latter half of 2013. A few of the album's tracks include "Eyes Wide Open", "Redemption", "End Of The Line" and "Blame It On Me". The album showcases a well-balanced mix of active rock, classic hard rock, traditional metal and guitar-driven instrumentals, taking listeners on a diverse journey and opening doors to Gus G.'s soulful playing.
Gus G. has had an amazing rise within the worldwide rock and metal scenes and has amassed an impressive body of work, both in studio and touring. He emerged as an up-and-coming talent with the groups DREAM EVIL (Sweden), MYSTIC PROPHECY (Germany) and NIGHTRAGE (Greece), but it is his work with his own band FIREWIND (who have released seven studio albums and two live releases) and as a member of Ozzy Osbourne's band that have helped him emerge as one of the world's top metal and rock guitarists. His work on Ozzy's "Scream" album led to a Grammy nomination in 2010, and his list of accolades includes Guitar Player magazine's "Best Metal Guitarist," the "Dimebag Darrell Shredder" award at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards, and Metal Hammer Greece "Best Guitarist" on four separate occasions.
"I Am The Fire" video:
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6 мар 2014
LYNCH MOB: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Entire Corona Concert
 Fan-filmed video footage of LYNCH MOB's entire February 22 concert at M15 Concert Bar & Grill in Corona, California can be seen below.
Featured songs:
0:01:14 - Street Fighting Man0:06:06 - Into The Fire (DOKKEN)0:11:52 - She's Evil But She's Mine0:17:06 - River Of Love0:23:42 - It's Not Love (DOKKEN)0:31:08 - The Hunter (DOKKEN)0:35:10 - Mr. Scary (DOKKEN)0:40:05 - All I Want0:45:32 - Lost Behind The Wall (DOKKEN)0:50:20 - Alone Again (DOKKEN)0:55:11 - When Heaven Comes Down (DOKKEN)0:59:44 - Tooth And Nail (DOKKEN)1:04:45 - Wicked Sensation
LYNCH MOB last month finished rocking the West Coast, delivering classic favorites and tracks from the latest record while introducing a new vocalist for the George Lynch-led band.
The current iteration of LYNCH MOB is an unusual combination of rock backgrounds. Bassist Kevin Baldes is an original member of the Orange County alternative rock band LIT. LIT's platinum album "A Place In The Sun" spawned three Top Ten hits, including "My Own Worst Enemy". He’s also played with SUGARCULT, MEST and GOOD MAN DOWN. Jimmy D'Anda is on drums. With L.A.-based rock band BULLETBOYS and its hit "Smooth Up In Ya", he earned a gold album and toured the world with rock's biggest acts. Being introduced on this tour was new vocalist Keith St. John (MONTROSE, BURNING RAIN). St. John was the last-minute replacement for Thadeus "Tad" Gonzalez (ELECTRIC SISTER), whose absence from the trek was not explained by the group.
For twelve years with DOKKEN, George Lynch was able to develop a groundbreaking brand of guitar virtuoso that would also earn a Grammy nomination. In the early 1990s, Lynch launched his own project, LYNCH MOB, which harnessed the talent of rock's best players and released several well-received records, from 1990's "Wicked Sensation" to the most recent "Unplugged". Tracks like "Wicked Sensation", "River Of Love" and "Tangled In The Web" have solidified George Lynch's position on Guitar World's list of Greatest Guitarists Of All Time. Live, LYNCH MOB is described as desert-infused blues-based rock with a penchant for extended improvising, harkening back to the glorious jam days of the late '60s and early '70s.
Lynch's current work also includes the film "Shadow Nation", which explores a hybrid way of life, merging modern society with the ancient practices of people who have lived in harmony with the land for thousands of years; native American Indians. The film reveals its message through the journey of a group of renowned musical artists as they share their rock music on a road trip through Indian reservations of the Southwest. | |
6 мар 2014
DEEP PURPLE: First Trailer For Deluxe Edition Of Seminal Live Album 'Made In Japan'
 Universal Music has announced the deluxe release of DEEP PURPLE's seminal live album "Made In Japan" in multiple formats on May 19.
The first in a series of trailers promoting the upcoming release can be seen below.
Together with LED ZEPPELIN and BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE has been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal" in the early to mid-Seventies. One of the most influential and important guitar bands in history, they have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
"Made In Japan" was recorded live over three nights during August 15–17, 1972 at Festival Hall, Osaka and Budokan, Tokyo. Four of the tracks come from the band's 1972 "Machine Head" album. It featured what many consider the classic DEEP PURPLE lineup — Ian Gillan (vocals), Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Roger Glover (bass), Jon Lord (organ) and Ian Paice (drums). Originally recorded only for the Japanese market, the album has since become seen as one of DEEP PURPLE's seminal albums, and one of the greatest live albums of all time (A Rolling Stone magazine readers poll in 2012 voted "Made In Japan" as the sixth greatest live album of all time).
May 19, 2014 will see the album newly remastered and released in a number of special formats. The format options include previously unseen footage on DVD, bonus material and mixes, memorabilia and a hardback book.
The "Made In Japan" formats:
* Limited Edition Super Deluxe 4 CD+DVD+7" Boxed Set and Limited-Edition Super Deluxe 9LP Boxed Set* Deluxe Edition 2CD* 180g 2LP* Blu-ray Pure Audio* HD Download* MFiT* Standard Digital format
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich last year told writer Peter Makowski that he is working on getting his all-time favorite band, DEEP PURPLE, a long-overdue spot in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Asked why the creators of "Smoke On The Water" were not in there yet, Ulrich said, "What you've got to understand is that a lot of the people that have run the selection process are critics, and DEEP PURPLE, as you know, were never a critic's band — especially in America, because their influence was probably felt more in Europe." But Ulrich added, "It's only a matter of time. Rather sooner than later. We've already lost one member. The fact that LED ZEPPELIN and BLACK SABBATH are in and PURPLE is not is one of the crimes of that whole institution. We'll get them in soon enough. I'm working on it."
Founding PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord passed away in July 2012. Ulrich, who wrote a tribute to Lord on METALLICA's web site, told Makowski, "I'm not sure that the people in today's hard rock world really truly understand how innovative this guy was . . . he really did something nobody had done before with the sound of the keyboards and I think that's probably the biggest thing to remember him for."
At their own induction in 2009, METALLICA's James Hetfield included PURPLE on a list of acts they wanted to see in the Hall. "We're somewhat of a heavy band and we have a small list that we'd like to also put some nods out and maybe plant a little seed, it's a band called DEEP PURPLE, THIN LIZZY, RUSH, KISS, TED NUGENT, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD... who we would love to invite through the door now."
DEEP PURPLE was denied entry to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2013 — losing out to such artists as American pop singer-songwriter Randy Newman and R&B singer Donna Summer.
The members of PURPLE, who released a new album titled "Now What?!" on April 30, 2013 in North America via earMUSIC, say it is no big loss.
"I fought against, all my life, becoming institutionalized. So it really does not affect me," singer Ian Gillan told Noisecreep. "But on the other hand, my family and friends and everyone that has stuck with us all these years, it means something to them. They love that recognition.
"To analyze it, and I'll try not to sound cocky or anything, I will say it as respectfully as I can, it's sort of like the Oscars and Grammys and the other awards like that — in the States, just like it is in England, and other places — these awards and honors are usually not decided by the fans, but by a cartel of influential people. These are the same people that decided THE MONKEES were America's answer to THE BEATLES. [laughs]
"So I'm not too concerned about it. Maybe it will happen one day, bit if not, my diary is full and I'm very happy. It hasn't affected our career but it does concern the fans — that's who I feel for." | |
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6 мар 2014
NOCTEM: 'Eidolon' Video Released
 The official video for "Eidolon", a brand new song from Spanish extreme metallers NOCTEM, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Exilium", which was released on March 3 in Spain, and will be made available on April 7 in the rest of Europe. The artwork for the effort was designed by Edmundo Saiz Photography and Victoria Francés.
"Exilium" track listing:
01. Enuma Elish02. Apsu Dethroned03. Decrepit Human Kingdom04. Namtar's Crown05. The Rising Horns06. Halo Of Repugnance07. Egregor08. The Splint Of Destinations09. Eidolon10. The Adamantine Doors
Says "Exilium" producer Daniel Cardoso: "The extreme Spanish boys did it again.
"After weeks in the studio, I can say that the new album 'Exilium' is going to be another break through release on NOCTEM's career. Expect nothing but quality, high-speed, riffing extravaganza and dark ambiences."
The band adds: "This new album will be darker, faster and will contain more atmosphere, something we specially worked in to combine the aesthetic of the band and the compositions in all its glory." | |
6 мар 2014
KYNG: 'Burn The Serum' Cover Artwork Unveiled
 Southern California rock trio KYNG will release its new studio album, "Burn The Serum", on April 15 via Razor & Tie. The CD was produced by Andrew Alekel (FOO FIGHTERS, NO DOUBT, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, CLUTCH) and James A. Rota and was recorded at Grandmaster Recorders Ltd. and Sword & Shield in Hollywood, California as well as at Studio 606 in Northridge, California.
The "Burn The Serum" cover artwork can be seen below.
On its second full-length album and first for Razor & Tie, KYNG harks back to the essence of heavy rock 'n' roll, forging thunderous percussion to lightning hot riffs driven by a divine vocal howl. At the same time, they keep their eyes wide open towards the future. KYNG find grandiosity in simplicity. The Los Angeles outfit may only boast three members — Eddie Veliz (vocals/guitar), Pepe Clarke (drums) and Tony Castaneda (bass/backup vocals) — but their collective roar could easily tip the Southern California Richter scale.
Formed in 2008, KYNG broke out of the City of Angels in 2011 with the group's independent debut, "Trampled Sun". The album landed shining critical acclaim for its "California heavy" sound, merging the metallic meanderings of SOUNDGARDEN and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE with the timeless scope of BLACK SABBATH and LED ZEPPELIN. They hit the road with everybody from THE SWORD and CLUTCH to TRIVIUM and MEGADETH — even being picked to play at METALLICA's first-ever Orion Music + More festival.
KYNG wrapped up 2013 with the Hellpop tour with IN THIS MOMENT, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE and ALL HAIL THE YETI and will hit the road in 2014 to support of "Burn The Serum". | |
6 мар 2014
EMINENCE: 'The Stalker' Performance Clip Featuring SEPULTURA's PAULO XISTO PINTO JR.
 A performance video of the song "The Stalker" from Brazilian metallers EMINENCE can be seen below. The clip was filmed on November 23, 2013 at Espaço 104 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil and features a guest appearance by SEPULTURA bassist Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr..
"The Stalker" is the title track from EMINENCE's fourth full-length album, "The Stalker", which came out last year. The cover artwork for the CD was created by Viktor Koen. The effort was produced by Tue Madsen (DARK TRANQUILITY, HEAVEN SHALL BURN).
"[Tue] is a great producer and a good friend of the band," EMINENCE guitarist Alan Wallace told Revolver magazine. "We spent an entire year producing this album, and worked really hard together to make 'The Stalker' become a reality."
"The Stalker" track listing:
01. Self Rejection02. Unfold03. 3 Times 604. Atmosphere (intro)05. Veins Of Memories06. The Stalker07. Eyetricity08. Satellite (intro)09. Critical Path10. No Code11. Visions Of Hate
EMINENCE guitarist/founding member Alan Wallace also plays with Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr. in the Brazilian metal project THE UNABOMBER FILES.
EMINENCE's previous CD, "The God Of All Mistakes", was released in March 2008 via Locomotive Records.
EMINENCE is:
Alan Wallace - GuitarBruno Paraguay - VocalsAndre Marcio - DrumsThiago Correa - Bass | |
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6 мар 2014
Britain's DOOMED FROM DAY ONE Premier 'Dread' Video
 UK based tech-death metallers DOOMED FROM DAY ONE have revealed the video for their new single, 'Dread', taken from the Nine Fingers EP, out now via Ghost Music.
‘Dread’ is a snarling brute of a track that sees the band combining elements of thrash, progressive metal, deathcore and tech metal to devastating effect. Front man Sean Scott’s vocals expertly punctuate the watertight rhythm section of drummer Daniel Ristic and bassist Eifion Sweet, with guitarists Charlie Griffiths and Charlie Frederick trading slashing riffs with one another across complex time signatures and beatdowns.
Since 2009, constant touring from their basecamp in Surrey, UK has seen this Guildford quintet build a legion of fans off the back of their intense live shows. Support slots alongside heavyweights including THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, SYLOSIS, BLEED FROM WITHIN, THY ART IS MURDER, RED SEAS FIRE and FATHOMS shows just what pedigree the band have already managed to attain in their infancy.
Their latest release, Nine Fingers, is the follow up to debut EP, The Wasted World. The band will be back in the studio early 2014 recording their debut full length album.
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6 мар 2014
ENEMY OF REALITY Recording New Album
 ENEMY OF REALITY, a symphonic metal from Athens, Greece, is set to release their new record this spring. Lyric soprano Iliana Tsakiraki, guitarist Steelianos, keyboardist Marianthi, bassist Thanos, and drummer Philip Stone each bring something unique to this all-star lineup.
Iliana, the voice behind MEDEN AGAN, released a studio album (Erevos Aenaon) and EP (Nemesis) with the groundbreaking group before she set her sights on new horizons. She also participated in SEPTICFLESH's latest studio album, The Great Mass. She has shared the stage with TARJA TURUNEN, EPICA, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, and many more. She has also performed at the last two installments of Metal Female Voices Fest; MFVF Xl saw Steelianos and Philip take the stage as well with Iliana and EVE'S APPLE.
Currently, the band is in the final days of an IndieGoGo campaign to finance the record. | |
6 мар 2014
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6 мар 2014
EUROPE Joined By ARCH ENEMY's MICHAEL AMOTT For 'Wings Of Tomorrow' Performance (Video)
 Swedish hard rockers EUROPE performed their 1984 album, "Wings Of Tomorrow", live in its entirety last night (Monday, March 3) at the opening show of their Swedish tour in Stockholm.
Says EUROPE singer Joey Tempest: "WOW!
"We did not expect that reaction!
"A Monday in Stockholm. We thought perhaps the band would be more drunk than the crowd. It turned out to be a great vibe and a great evening.
"Playing our hometown is always a bit special and we were a bit on edge. First gig on the tour, and we hadn't played the songs from 'Wings Of Tomorrow' in many, many years!
"[John] Norum [guitar] has recently switched back to his Fender Strat! And this was all very exciting. Afterwards, he said it felt a bit strange since he's so used to his Les Pauls, but he loves the sound of the Strat and wants to use it more, perhaps on the next EUROPE record as well. We in the band love it. He really knows how to play that thing; he looks great playing it and it has a great sound!
"We recorded 'Wings Of Tomorrow' just a few blocks away from were we played last night, at the legendary Polar Studios. We were around 19-20 years old when the engineer Leif Mases treated us to listening to one-inch tapes of LED ZEPPELIN and SCORPIONS who had been recording there earlier. We couldn't believe that we finally were in a 'real' recording studio, at the same time we felt we had something special going on.
"'Wings Of Tomorrow' became very important for the band. CBS Records in New York heard it and wanted to sign a massive contract with us.
"'Wings' gave us wings! We started to get recognized internationally. But most importantly, the fans loved the album and it also inspired other musicians and rock bands. That is the best feeling.
"Last night, Mike Amott joined us as a guest on the song 'Wings Of Tomorrow'. His band ARCH ENEMY has recorded both 'Wings Of Tomorrow' and 'Scream Of Anger'. He is a friend of the band and grew up listening to EUROPE's music. It was an honour and so much fun to have him with us on stage!
"Afterwards, we were so relieved. So many things could have gone wrong but lady luck was on our side.
"Three more gigs in Sweden and then we start touring the rest of the world again.
"The idea is to record our tenth studio album this fall.
We have some plans for the U.S. the next coming years and we are really looking forward to that.
"As always…...All this is because of YOU! You keep supporting us and lifting us up. The word is truly spreading about EUROPE."
EUROPE's setlist for last night's concert was as follows:
01. Stormwind
02. Scream Of Anger
03. Open Your Heart
04. Treated Bad Again
05. Aphasia
06. Wings Of Tomorrow
07. Wasted Time
08. Lyin' Eyes
09. Dreamer
10. Dance The Night Away
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11. Riches To Rags
12. Firebox
13. New Love In Town
14. Love Is Not The Enemy
15. Superstitious
16. No Stone Unturned
17. Drum Solo
18. Let The Good Times Rock
19. The Beast
20. Rock The Night
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21. Last Look At Eden
22. The Final Countdown
For the record: today's version of EUROPE is identical to the classic "The Final Countdown" lineup: Joey Tempest (vocals), John Norum (guitar), John Levén (bass), Mic Michaeli (keyboards) and Ian Haugland (drums).
EUROPE's latest album, "Bag Of Bones", was released in Europe on April 27, 2012 via earMusic/Edel. The CD, which features a guest appearance by blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION), was produced by Kevin Shirley, who has previously worked with IRON MAIDEN, Joe Bonamassa, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, BLACK STONE CHERRY and JOURNEY, among others.
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6 мар 2014
ASKING ALEXANDRIA Guitarist And Co-Manager Launch KBB RECORDS
 ASKING ALEXANDRIA guitarist Ben Bruce and co-manager Kyle Borman have announced the launch of KBB Records and the signing of the label's first act, SCARE DON'T FEAR.
"After years of planning, touring, writing and learning, and after ups and downs, arguments and agreements, I have grown to not only love the music industry, but understand it and respect it," says Bruce. "KBB Records is a label run by artists, for artists. With my love and passion for music along with my knowledge and understanding of the music industry it's our goal to work alongside incredible artists of all genres and to create and release amazing music for the world to fall in love with."
The first band signed to the new label is SCARE DON'T FEAR, a Providence, Rhode Island-based fusion of hip-hop and metal.
Says SCARE DON'T FEAR in a statement: "Everyone in SCARE DON'T FEAR is extremely proud to be a part of KBB Records. SDF are huge fans of ASKING ALEXANDRIA, so when Ben and Kyle approached us about teaming up, we were stoked. We have been working at this goal for over five years and it's a very rewarding feeling to not only get signed, but to get signed to a label that has such an amazing team behind it. All of us are looking forward to building towards the future with KBB Records."
Adds Kyle Borman about the new label: "KBB started as a small recording studio that Ben and I started together a few years ago with the intentions of providing traveling bands a means to record high end, professional records and demos while out on the road. Together, Ben and myself have managed to turn what started out as a small, mobile recording studio, into an artist friendly record label with a team of staff with the experience and passion that can rival even the largest record labels around the world. KBB Records is dedicated to developing talented and passionate artists of all genres and helping them share their music with the world and accomplishing their dreams." | |
6 мар 2014
THE DRIP Signs With RELAPSE RECORDS
 Relapse Records has announced the signing of the blistering grindcore quartet THE DRIP. The band's new EP, "A Presentation Of Gruesome Poetics", will be released in North America on April 15 preceded by its April 11 release in Germany and Benelux and April 14 release in the rest of the world. The EP will see release on CD, digital and LP delivery, the first press of the vinyl to bear a totally sick etching on the B-side. A relentless, skull-crushing, pissed off, high-energy, blast-riddled explosion of violence, the EP rips through six tracks in barely twelve minutes, the first release to be fully recorded at Audiosiege in Portland by Joel Grind (TOXIC HOLOCAUST), after which it was mastered by Brad Boatright (TRAGEDY, FROM ASHES RISE, INTEGRITY). Based out of Washington state, THE DRIP unloads a belittling, ravenous style of high-potency grind, having taken cues from the forefathers of the genre like NAPALM DEATH and BRUTAL TRUTH yet contemporizing their approach to put them on par with NASUM, ROTTEN SOUND, INSECT WARFARE and the like. Several independent EPs found the band reaping accolades from U.S. press outlets like Operation Grindcore, which stated, "If you like your grindcore, metallic and overflowing with seething aggression, then THE DRIP should please you for quite some time," and Headbang or GTFO, which called the band's style "furious gut-stabbing grind that pummels your anus until it collapses on the floor."
The members of THE DRIP said in a statement; "We are proud to be a part of Relapse Records and their amazing roster of bands. It's quite an honor being label mates with some of our favorite artists, and even more exciting to be releasing our album, 'A Presentation Of Gruesome Poetics'. It is our strongest material to date, and it's ready to be unleashed to the metal scene. We look forward to 2014 and what it brings." "A Presentation of Gruesome Poetics" track listing:
01. Catalyst02. Rise To Failure03. Bygones Only Burn Once04. Black Screen05. Siren06. Lash In, Lash Out
The second track from "A Presentation of Gruesome Poetics", the ravenous "Rise To Failure", can be streamed below. THE DRIP has terrorized clubs and squats across the Northwest, sharing the stage with everyone from major regional acts like BLACK BREATH, POISON IDEA, THEORIES and BONE SICKNESS as well as acts touring through the Northwest with REVOCATION, DYING FETUS, PRIMITIVE MAN and others. With a steady supply of shows always being confirmed regionally, the band will take their assault beyond the Northwest on a two-week West Coast tour this summer. THE DRIP is:
Shane Brown - drumsBrandon Caldwell - vocalsBobby Mansfield - guitarTalon Yager - bass
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6 мар 2014
Former OVERKILL Drummer SID FALCK Returns With INFECTUS 13
 INFECTUS 13 is a recording project and the brainchild of former OVERKILL and BATTLEZONE drummer Sid Falck.
After years of answering "maybe some day" when asked if he ever intended to play again, due to health concerns, "maybe someday" has become "now or possibly never."
According to a press release, the vision for the INFECTUS 13 project is to create music that is a continuation of where Sid left off after exiting OVERKILL in 1992, but with "all the new influences and inspirations of the years since then. However it may turn out, It will be aggressive ... It WILL be hard hitting!! All the while trying to maintain the ideals and the integrity that guided the music in those days. It will not be a recording of 'Sid with friends'... and it will NOT be 'OVERKILL v. 2. The idea is to have a lineup of musicians with whom Sid would have loved to jam and write with had they been known to him 'back in the day,' each musician bringing their individual talents and inspirations to the table, and, hopefully, collectively creating something that will truly excite everyone."
When asked whom he envisioned being in the lineup, Sid said: "You know, there are so many unbelievable musicians out there whom I would just absolutely give my right arm to get a chance to jam and write with.
"I have approached a few people with the basic idea of this project and their possible involvement, and I have gotten a somewhat surprising and unbelievably positive response from them.
"I am trying to really keep things under wraps for at least a little while longer, not to try and create some kind of dramatic anticipation — I'm not famous enough for that — but simply to try and make sure everything is going to pan out, because if it's not... It's one thing if I fall on my ass, I don't want to take anyone else with me. I can say that these people are musicians I have had no musical interaction with in the past.
"It would be really easy to just try and hook up with people from my past with a somewhat proven track record, write a couple of tunes, and release them and call it OVERKILL 2 or something. But that would kind of defeat the purpose of this whole thing. These will be people I admire for various reasons, and given my current health issues, this project is extremely important and special to me, so... if I offend some of the people that have appreciated my past work by not inviting the musicians of their choice, I'm very sorry.
"I am definitely not trying to sound arrogant, but this project is, for me, to kind of help me close the musical chapter of my life the way I feel it should be."
INFECTUS 13's current lineup:
Bob Barnak - VocalsJanna Jordan-Squires - GuitarEric Rose - BassSid Falck - Drums
INFECTUS 13's cover version of THE ROLLING STONES classic "Paint It Black" can be streamed in the YouTube clip below.
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6 мар 2014
THE SKULL Joined By Former TROUBLE Bassist-Turned-Guitarist CHUCK ROBINSON
 THE SKULL, the new band featuring original members of American doom metal legends TROUBLE — Eric Wagner (vocals) and Jeff "Oly" Olson (drums) — alongside longtime TROUBLE bassist Ron Holzner and SACRED DAWN guitarist Lothar Keller, has recruited former TROUBLE bassist Chuck Robinson as its new guitar player. Comments Olson: "We are excited and honored that Chuck Robinson has accepted our invitation to join the band. He is the perfect fit for THE SKULL.
"I've always enjoyed rehearsing with Chuck, as he is disciplined with his art. He'll surely bring a bonus to the band with his experience as a former TROUBLE member and as a seasoned musician who utilizes both his talented song writing ability and his exceptional recording skills. We are looking forward to tour with our brother again." Olson added: "Chuck is more than a bass player. He grew up playing guitar with his father, also a very talented guitarist. Eric, Ron, Lothar, and myself know that Chuck is more than capable for the job. He'll bring chops with a heavy groove to our debut album, as well as bring his charisma to the stage." As previously reported, THE SKULL has inked a deal with Tee Pee Records, the New York City record label known for releasing landmark albums from acts such as HIGH ON FIRE, GRAVEYARD, EARTHLESS and SLEEP. THE SKULL recently recorded two songs with acclaimed producer/engineer Billy Anderson (MELVINS, NEUROSIS) which will see the light of day this spring. "Sometime Yesterday Mourning" is a doomy metal song written by Keller, Holzner and Wagner that showcases the genre pioneers' distinct style while "The Last Judgement" is a "revisiting" of the classic TROUBLE song of the same name that originally appeared on the classic 1983 "Metal Massacre IV" compilation album. "I think 'Sometime Yesterday Mourning' is the perfect song for THE SKULL to lead with and there's a reason why it was the first song we completed as a band," commented Wagner. "It's about coming to a point in life when it's just time for a new beginning, a fresh start if you will, and finally coming to terms with the past.
"Being that it is the 30th anniversary of the release of the song 'The Last Judgement' — the first song we ever released — we thought it fit perfectly for the B-side and considering what 'Sometime Yesterday Mourning' is about, it made sense to me. You have to go through your past to get to your future."
THE SKULL will follow the release of the new songs with its debut full length LP, tentatively slated for release this autumn.
THE SKULL is:
Eric Wagner - vocalsJeff "Oly" Olson - drums/keysRon Holzner - bassLothar Keller - guitarChuck Robinson - guitar | |
6 мар 2014
ARCH ENEMY To Release 'War Eternal' In June
 Swedish/German/American extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have started mixing their ninth studio album, "War Eternal", with Jens Bogren (OPETH, PARADISE LOST, KREATOR) at Fascination Street in Örebro, Sweden for a June release via Century Media REcords.
Comments ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott: "We've been producing ourselves, as we did on [2011's] 'Khaos Legions'.
"We have a clear vision of what we want ARCH ENEMY to sound like, and we can actually achieve it without the help of outside producers. We also have the advantage of having two talented sound engineers among our ranks in Daniel Erlandsson (drums) and Nick Cordle (guitar).
"We've been tracking at a few different studios here in Sweden — the drums at Fascination Street Studio and guitars and bass in another room. We just finished vocals in a third studio with engineer Staffan Karlsson ('Khaos Legions') and the mix and mastering will done by Jens Bogren at his Fascination Street mixing facility.
"Musically, this album is going a few places we haven't visited before. As our fans have come expect, our albums have all had their own vibe and 'War Eternal' will leave its own mark. Lyrically, it's a much more personal record, and I feel the songs have more dynamics and depth than ever before. The songs are loaded with strong and vicious metal, drenched in tons of melody and emotion. All the trademarks of ARCH ENEMY are present, just more in your face and turned up to 11.".
Regarding the new CD title, Michael says: "A lot of times life is a struggle, a war against what I like to call 'mental chains' in society that try to prevent you from living life the way you want, that try to stop you from making your dreams come true. I have always resented that and I always will. The title sums up our collective attitude a band as well; stages will be destroyed, eardrums will bleed. There will be no choice. This, ladies and gentlemen, is 'War Eternal'..."
ARCH ENEMY will debut new material on a short eastern European tour before the album is released; this trek will then be followed by an extensive run of European summer festivals, including Sweden Rock Festival, Wacken Open Air and many more. A full headlining tour in North America and Europe will take place in fall/winter 2014.
"Khaos Legions" sold around 6,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to enter The Billboard 200 chart at position No. 78.
The band in 2012 amicably parted ways with guitarist Christopher Amott and replaced him with American musician Nick Cordle (ARSIS)
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6 мар 2014
THE NEW DOMINION To Disband - "It Appears That The Most Inevitable Of Hours Has Finally Arrived At Our Misfortunate Doorstep"
 Tilburg, Holland-based thrash/death metal act THE NEW DOMINION, featuring PESTILENCE drummer Yuma Van Eekelen, have released the following statement:
"It appears that the most inevitable of hours has finally arrived at our misfortunate doorstep. Due to the ever expanding amount of personal responsibilities and the never diminishing temptations of other individual challenges for each of us, we have made the hardest decision we could make as a band. All the possible options have been carefully weighed and held against the light. Yet, the only constant always to remain in order to stay true to ourselves, also seems to lead us upon the most lethal path; the one of euthanasia.
Lethal but liberating... One last séance of insanity can be witnessed within the next couple of months, before we will accept this infernal embrace as being permanent. Details concerning this event will be revealed on short notice.
Insanity knows no boundaries; the more when inflicted upon one self. Hail the flagellated flesh!" | |
6 мар 2014
DEFTONES Begins Writing New Material
 DEFTONES singer Chino Moreno has confirmed that the band has begun working on music for its eighth studio album. He told Soundwave TV last week: "I haven't personally started [writing new songs], but the other guys started last week, actually. So I'm excited to hear what they've done so far. I'm gonna check in with them next week."
He continued: "When we make records, we don't plan on what kind of record we're gonna make; we never have. It's, like, we react to each other; one guy starts playing something and then the other guy reacts to it and the other guys reacts to it, and then, next thing we know, we have a song. I always think that's the best, organic way to write music, because you're not actually thinking about… Like, we don't have a gameplan as far as what kind of record or what it's supposed to sound like. As long as it's good, as long as we're happy and feeling it, what we're doing, it's worked for us over the years."
Moreno himself just moved to Oregon, while drummer Abe Cunningham and keyboardist Frank Delgado remain in the band's hometown of Sacramento. Guitarist Stephen Carpenter lives in Los Angeles and bassist Sergio Vega is based in New York City.
DEFTONES spent much of 2013 on the road behind their seventh album, "Koi No Yokan", which debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard album chart in November 2012 and yielded the Top Two rock radio single "Tempest".
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6 мар 2014
IRON MAIDEN's TROOPER Beer Sells 3.5 Million Pints
 According to The Publican's Morning Advertiser, IRON MAIDEN's Trooper beer has sold 3.5 million pints since its launch in May 2013 without its brewer, Robinsons, spending a penny on marketing.
As U.K. beer in general struggled to raise the bar, with sales dropping by nearly 5 percent last year, worldwide demand for Trooper ale has both stunned and delighted Robinsons.
Robinsons director of marketing David Bremner explains why he thinks Trooper is succeeding where others miss the mark: "Distinctiveness and authenticity is really important for us. If you look at the British beer market generally, it can be quite homogenous; although things are starting to change. Trooper has more to it than just taste it has its own unique character and personality that fans buy into, and this has been backed up by a complete marketing strategy utilizing tools such as social media to really drive interest around the brand. Trooper not only appeals to fans of IRON MAIDEN, it is appealing to a new group of customers who will try traditional British beer perhaps for the first time. On top of that, rather than appearing gimmicky, we are raising the profile of Robinsons and perhaps all traditional British brewers."
"I don't drink mainstream standard lager," IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson told beer writer Pete Brown last year. "If I was thirsty in a pub with no real ale, I'd rather have a lime and soda. But anyway, we haven’t positioned Trooper as a beer from a metal band — it’s a brand of beer brewed by Robinsons that we’ve developed with them. They've had six generations of brewers there, they've got some highly respected beers, and what they don’t want is a bunch of rock stars coming up and duffing up their reputation, because they’re still going to be there in another two or three generations."
He added: "I'm a big Belgian beer fan as well. I love the Trappist beers — they have such a great tradition over there. Their beers are unique as well, like our real ales. I just hate bland beers. I can't stand Budweiser. They're the Great Satan, and they’re trying to shut down one of my favourite Czech breweries. There’s something I instinctively dislike about Budweiser. I won't have it in the dressing room when we're touring."
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6 мар 2014
EXTREMA Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement
 After nine years, drummer Paolo Crimi has left veteran Italian metallers EXTREMA and has been replaced by Francesco "Frullo" La Rosa.
Paolo's decision to leave EXTREMA is strictly personal and he remains close friends with his former bandmates. He had expressed a wish to leave the group shortly before the last November/December's European tour due to problems with his goal of becoming a full-time drum teacher.
Francesco made his live debut with EXTREMA on February 7 at the Extenzia Rock Club in the town of Prato.
In other news, EXTREMA has been confirmed for this year's Rock In Idro festival in Bologna, Italy. They will perform on June 1 alongside IRON MAIDEN, ALTER BRIDGE, BLACK STONE and HAWK EYE.
Comments EXTREMA guitarist Tommy Massara: "It's like a dream become reality to finally perform on the same stage as IRON MAIDEN, who we have met a few times over the years but always ended up performing either the day before or the day after; for example, Gods Of Metal 2005 or at the Heineken Festival 2007 where we played on the same day but on a different stage, only this time our amps will be linked with theirs. It's also a true honor to be the only Italian band on that day's lineup."
EXTREMA's latest album, "The Seed Of Foolishness", was released on May 21, 2013 via Scarlet Records. | |
6 мар 2014
Ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Singer's DEVIL YOU KNOW: New Song 'Seven Years Alone' Available For Streaming
 "Seven Years Alone", a brand new song from DEVIL YOU KNOW, the creative union of Howard Jones (ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE), Francesco Artusato (ALL SHALL PERISH) and John Sankey (DEVOLVED), can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track is taken from DEVIL YOU KNOW's inaugural effort, "The Beauty of Destruction", which will be made available on both physical and digital formats on April 25 in Europe and April 29 in North America via Nuclear Blast Entertainment.
"The Beauty Of Destruction" was produced by Logan Mader (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, GOJIRA, DEVILDRIVER, SOULFLY) and mixed by Chris "Zeuss" Harris (HATEBREED, SOULFLY). Artwork for the album was created by noted painter and illustrator Travis Smith (OPETH, DEVIN TOWNSEND).
"When Travis Smith presented us with the initial sketches we were blown away,” commented Jones. “He captured the concept of the album perfectly. It’s hugely different than anything that’s out there and will be immediately recognizable as DEVIL YOU KNOW."
"The Beauty Of Destruction" track listing:
01. A New Beginning02. My Own03. Embracing The Torture04. For The Dead And Broken05. Seven Years Alone06. It's Over07. A Mind Insane08. Crawl From The Dark09. The Killer10. I Am The Nothing11. Shut It Down12. As Bright As The Darkness13. Sacrifice (bonus track - vinyl LP only)
DEVIL YOU KNOW filmed a video for the song "Seven Years Alone" last month in Los Angeles.
As previously reported, DEVIL YOU KNOW will support BLACK LABEL SOCIETY on this year's Revolver Golden Gods Tour, which will kick off on April 16 in Portland and wrap up on June 7 in Los Angeles. Also appearing on the bill is DOWN.
"It's the record I've waited my entire life to make," Artusato said about "The Beauty Of Destruction".
"Logan really pushed us and brought the best out of us and now Zeuss is making it sound amazing!"
DEVIL YOU KNOW's touring lineup is completed by guitarist Roy Lev-Ari and BLEEDING THROUGH bassist Ryan Wombacher.
Said Jones said of the band's new additions: "After a period of being so intensely creative writing and recording the album, it's exciting to finally take it out on the road.
"It's great to have the two new guys.
"Roy is a great fit.
"Ryan and I have played tons of shows together in BLEEDING THROUGH and KILLSWITCH and have known each other for years."
DEVIL YOU KNOW made its live debut on February 15 at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, California. The group is also taking part in the 2014 edition of Australia's Soundwave Festival.
DEVIL YOU KNOW was born out of Artusato and Sankey's creative quest to stretch beyond their extreme metal backgrounds. The two had written over a dozen songs before even attempting to lock down a singer. "We were unsure if Howard would be interested," said Sankey." Yet, when KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's former frontman received the material, a creative ideal began to solidify.
Finally connecting in Los Angeles during the last months of 2012, a highly distinctive sound began to become apparent. "It turned from bare-bones musical ideas into something that surpassed any of our expectations," said Jones. "It went from something we thought was going to be a fun, heavy project into something very real." It was during a recording session at the start of 2013 with producer and former MACHINE HEAD and SOULFLY guitarist Logan Mader that DEVIL YOU KNOW's ideas began to alchemize into something none of the bands members would ever expect. "It became a departure from what I'm known for," said Artusato. "I wasn't focusing on technical guitar parts (even though I still love that aspect of writing) but simply on writing what felt best for each individual song."
The writing and recording process for DEVIL YOU KNOW's debut album "was surprisingly easy," stated Artusato. "When we get together it just works." The band is also quick to sum up the studio vibe with producer Mader as "intensely creative," said Sankey. "Logan definitely helped us realize and define the DEVIL YOU KNOW sound." Jones agreed: "He went from producer, to unsung member, to friend."
"It's a different style of music for me," said Jones of DEVIL YOU KNOW's unique sound. "It's heavy as anything any of us are known for but I get to do some different things people won't expect. I've been singing almost all my life. Being around good songwriters and musicians in my former bands really helped mold me into who I am now."
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6 мар 2014
IMPALED NAZARENE: 'Vigorous And Liberating Death' Cover Artwork Unveiled
 Finnish extreme metallers IMPALED NAZARENE will release their 12th studio album, "Vigorous And Liberating Death", on April 14 via Osmose Productions. The cover artwork was painted by Taneli Jarva and can be seen below.
"Vigorous And Liberating Death" final track listing:
01. King Reborn02. Flaming Sword Of Satan03. Pathological Hunger For Violence04. Vestal Virgins05. Martial Law06. Riskiarvio07. Apocalypse Principle08. Kuoleman Varjot09. Vigorous And Liberating Death10. Drink Consultation11. Dystopia A. S.12. Sananvapaus13. Hostis Humani Generis
"Vigorous And Liberating Death" was recorded at City Lights and S/Mental studios and is currently being mixed at Studio Fungus by the band's longtime sound engineer Max "Kosher/Kebab" Kostermaa, who also handled the previous album, "Road To The Octagon".
"Vigorous And Liberating Death" was mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox studios.
"Vigorous And Liberating Death" will be available on CD, gatefold LP (with poster) and as a digital download.
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