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AVANTASIA Filming April 24th Show In São Paulo, Brazil For DVD / Blu-Ray Release

AVANTASIA Filming April 24th Show In São Paulo, Brazil For DVD / Blu-Ray Release

According to an update from Aavntasia, they will shoot their entire show in São Paulo, Brazil on April 24th for a future DVD / Blu-Ray release. In addition, they will also shoot a clip for the Ghostlights album song "Draconian Love" on the day "most probably right before the actual show starts." 

Avantasia also filmed their sold out March 16th show in Prague, Czech Republic for the forthcoming DVD / Blu-Ray. Stay tuned for updates.
 

Just prior to playing Russia as part of the Ghostlights tour with Avantasia, vocalist Amanda Somerville (Trillium, HDK) uploaded a video blog, which can be seen below.

About the following video, Somerville said, "I know this is a rather boring video (and it's already a couple days old; the bane of touring is crappy internet connections!), but I just wanted to give you a little update and I hope you can appreciate it for what it is. There will be bits here and there along the way, but don't expect the video blogs as they used to be; I can't keep up with that anymore! We're headed to Moscow tomorrow - I'm very excited! See many of you along the way. Be well. Be kind. Play your music loud."
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METALLICA: Watch Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Rasputin Music Performance

METALLICA: Watch Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Rasputin Music Performance

Grammy Award-winning Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees and 2016 Record Store Day Ambassadors METALLICA performed live this past Saturday (April 16) at Berkeley, California's legendary record store Rasputin Music in celebration of Record Store Day 2016.

Behind-the-scenes footage from the event can be seen below. While a few lucky Met Club members and Rasputin customers won tickets to see the rare in-store performance in person, fans from around the world were also able to join from the comfort of their own living room via a live stream.

METALLICA ended the show by taking a bow and pointing out some of the special people in attendance, singling out family members, as well as Ray Burton, the father of late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton; FAITH NO MORE drummer Mike Bordin; and Jonny and Marsha Zazula, who signed METALLICA to the Megaforce label in 1983.

The setlist was as follows:

01. Helpless (DIAMOND HEAD cover)02. Hit The Lights03. The Four Horsemen04. Ride The Lightning05. Fade To Black06. Jump In The Fire07. For Whom The Bell Tolls08. Creeping Death09. Metal Militia

This is the third special show METALLICA has put out for free streaming in the past year, following a headlining set at last year's Rock In Rio USA and the concert they played in February at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Super Bowl weekend.

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield said: "METALLICA has been lifelong supporters of record stores and indie retail, because… well, because we grew up with it and no one would play our stuff, so that's where would meet friends, meet fans, hang out at the record stores and get to find out what cool new music is out there."

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich added: "Independent record stores are part of METALLICA's DNA. They have been pivotal in shaping each one of us into the music fanatics we've all become. We could not be any prouder to be Record Store Day Ambassadors for 2016 and are looking forward to screaming from every rooftop the next few months about everything independent record store and beyond."

Previous ambassadors have included FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl and Jack White.

Throughout the nine years that Record Store Day has been in existence, METALLICA has participated with events and special releases.

The band did a meet-and-greet with fans at Rasputin Records in Mountain View, California back in 2008 to help kick off the very first Record Store Day.

Last year the group issued a cassette version of its original 1982 demo, "No Life 'Til Leather", which ended up being Record Store Day 2015's biggest seller.

Following the tragic terrorist attacks in Paris in November 2015, METALLICA's release for this year's Record Store Day is "Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité, Metallica! - Live At Le Bataclan. Paris, France - June 11th, 2003", a CD featuring a live recording of METALLICA performing at the same venue that was the site of the deadliest of the November attacks.

Proceeds from sales of the CD will benefit Fondation de France's Give For France charity.

METALLICA has also released deluxe reissues of its first two albums, 1983's "Kill 'Em All" and 1984's "Ride The Lightning", on Record Store Day.
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DAVE MUSTAINE Walks You Into His House In Tennessee (Video)

DAVE MUSTAINE Walks You Into His House In Tennessee (Video)

On April 19, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine posted a new video on Periscope, a live video streaming platform owned by Twitter, in which he walks the viewer into his house in Nashville, Tennessee. Check out the two-and-a-half-minute clip below.

Mustaine told Rolling Stone India that his family's move to Nashville was prompted largely by his daughter's decision to launch a country music career. He said: "The reason we moved out here was because I've made four records out here and all those times I was recording, I did live here. It really was comfortable to be here. The last time we were here, Electra was only two years old. We didn't know that she had the gift and once she started singing — I heard her sing one time and I was really convinced."

He continued: "I don't profess to be a singer first and foremost — I'm a guitar player that sings more than a singer who plays guitar. But with her, she really is. That's her strong point. For her, this is music city. It's all about country. It's where she's flourishing.

"I could do my job from anywhere — MEGADETH is that successful. I can do stuff on the 'Net from a desert island if I wanted to. But I think for her, to be here right now and work with other songwriters builds her name. She just goes in and meets people and doesn't tell them who her dad is. [Laughs]"

Electra Mustaine revealed to Rolling Stone that she and her family completed a reality-show pilot that they're seeking to turn into a series. It follows the Mustaines as they relocate from Los Angeles to Nashville.

"Everyone knows the story of MEGADETH and who my dad is," Electra said. "That story has already been told. But the one that hasn't been told is what he's like with his family, what it's like for him to move to Nashville. And what it's like to have him walk into a tractor store and try to fit in. He is funny as heck."
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Video: SOULFLY Performs On Brazilian TV Show

Video: SOULFLY Performs On Brazilian TV Show 'The Noite'

On April 6, SOULFLY performed on a Brazilian TV show called "The Noite". You can now watch video footage of the band's appearance below.

Drummer Zyon Cavalera did not play with SOULFLY on the band's South American tour, which concluded on April 16 in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic's capital city. Filling in for him was Kanky Lora, who plays drums for SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo's solo band.

SOULFLY will embark on a four-week U.S. headlining tour this weekend. Joining them on the trek will be brutal death metal legends SUFFOCATION, Metal Blade recording artists BATTLECROSS, as well as ABORMALITY and LODY KONG.

SOULFLY's tenth studio album, "Archangel", was released on August 14, 2015 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The CD was produced and mixed by Matt Hyde (SLAYER, BEHEMOTH, CHILDREN OF BODOM), and features cover artwork by artist Eliran Kantor (TESTAMENT, HATEBREED, ICED EARTH, SODOM).

SOULFLY has tapped Mike Leon (HAVOK) to play bass on the band's current tour. Leon said: "I've been a fan of Max [Cavalera, SOULFLY mainman] and his music since I was a little kid, and to be playing with him and the guys now is truly unbelievable!"

Handling bass duties for SOULFLY during some of the group's shows last year was Max Cavalera's son Igor, who also sings for the Phoenix, Arizona band LODY KONG.

Former STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos left SOULFLY in May 2015 and is now touring with FEAR FACTORY.
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Video: SLIPKNOT

Video: SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Pays Tribute To PRINCE With 'Purple Rain' Performance

SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor paid tribute to legendary songwriter, singer and producer Prince earlier tonight (Thursday, April 21) by performing a cover of Prince's "Purple Rain" as the opening song of Taylor's solo concert at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Video footage of Corey's rendition can be seen below.

Taylor told the audience: "In a world where so many people treat music like a commodity, it was always refreshing to know that there was always Prince. There was always Prince. And he may be gone, but we have a lifetime of music."

Taylor also performed Prince's "Little Red Corvette" as he has done at previous solo shows. You can watch video footage of that performance on Corey's Facebook page.

Prince died earlier today (Thursday, April 21) at the age of 57.

"It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson, has died at his Paisley Park residence this morning at the age of 57," said Prince's publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure.

Prince's death comes only days after he said he wasn't feeling well, causing the cancelation at least one concert in Atlanta. He eventually played a show in the city, after which his plane made an emergency landing. At the time, his publicist said that he was"fine and at home."

Prince has won seven Grammy Awards, and he won an Oscar for the original song score to the classic film "Purple Rain". In 2007, he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, for "The Song Of The Heart" from "Happy Feet".
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ZODIAC Unveil Grain Of Soul Artwork, Tracklisting

ZODIAC Unveil Grain Of Soul Artwork, Tracklisting

German blues rockers Zodiac will release their new album, Grain Of Soul, on July 29th via Napalm Records. It was recorded and mixed by Arne Neurand (Guano Apes, Subway To Sally, The Intersphere) at Horus Sound Studio in Hannover, Germany. The mastering duties were handled by Grammy Award winning Jean-Pierre Chalbos (Gojira, Kavinsky) at La Source Mastering in Paris, France. Now it's time to unleash the artwork and tracklisting.

Grain Of Soul tracklisting:

"Rebirth By Fire"
"Animal"
"Follow You"
"Down"
"Faithless"
"Crow"
"Ain't Coming Back"
"Get Out"
"Like The Sun"
"Sinner"
"Grain Of Soul"
 
Bonus 7-inch single:

"Shore"
"Dying One"

"The recordings of Grain Of Soul were the most intense so far and the album turned out deep and heavy," says drummer Janosch Rathmer. "It's definitely a new chapter that just happened and it's gonna be a blast getting the material up on stage!"

Prior to kicking off a European headline tour in support of the album in September / October, Zodiac will be playing two exclusive record release shows in Germany.

July
29 - Münster, Germany - Skater’s Palace
30 - Berlin, Germany - Privatclub

Upcoming summer festival dates:

May
21 - Bully-les-Mines, France - Bully On Rocks Festival

June
24 - Hamburg, Germany - Hamburg Harley Days

August
17-20 - Dinkelsbühl, Germany - Summer Breeze Festival

 

 

 
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RISING Premieres "All Dirt" Video

RISING Premieres "All Dirt" Video

With the release of Copenhagen-based Rising's Oceans Into Their Graves out next week via Indisciplinarian, the video for the LP's opening track, "All Dirt" has surfaced.

The "All Dirt" video was directed by Palle Demant, a talented Danish director with experience from both music videos and documentaries, among which his rock n' roll documentary Born To Lose is his most known work. The video features claustrophobic, close-up shots of human features, highlighting the certain human path from birth to destruction, which is the prevalent theme of "All Dirt", as the song's chorus proclaims, "From all earth, like all birth, this way all dirt must go."

Oceans Into Their Graves will be released upon the masses next Friday, April 29th on 180-gram black virgin vinyl and download. US vinyl pre-orders are available through Earsplit Distro here and internationally via Indisciplinarian at this location.

A video documenting the Oceans Into Their Graves recording sessions can be seen below.

 Rising has recently been confirmed for a performance on July 2nd, at this year's Roskilde Festival in their native Denmark, one of the biggest festivals in Northern Europe, sharing the bill with acts such as Slayer, Sleep, Ghost, and Gojira. Prior to Roskilde, the band will play a release show on April 29th in Copenhagen; more Denmark shows and a full European tour will be announced in the months to come.

(Photo by Lasse Høgh)
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INTERNAL SUFFERING - Cyclonic Void Of Power Due In June

INTERNAL SUFFERING - Cyclonic Void Of Power Due In June

Long-running brutal death metallers, Internal Suffering, will unleash their fifth full-length this June via Unique Leader Records.

Titled Cyclonic Void Of Power, the scathing new offering was captured at 16th Cellar Studios in Rome (FleshGod Apocalypse, Hour Of Penance, Hideous Divinity) by Italian death metal mastermind Stefano Morabito (Eyeconoclast, Hour Of Penance) and delivers ten brand new tracks of the band's traditionally fast yet chaotic and technical brand of brutality. A concept album divided into three separate chapters, Cyclonic Void Of Power follows the mystical, mythological and magic chaotic universe the band has explored on previous outings but now taken to a far more complex (and cosmic) level.

Cyclonic Void Of Power will see release on June 24th via Unique Leader Records in CD, vinyl and digital formats with teaser tracks to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Cyclonic Void Of Power tracklisting:

"Ride The Mountains Of Madness" (Introduction)
Chapter I - Ancient Dwellers Outside The Circles Of Time
"Unleash The Antarctic Colossus"
(Prevail In The Universe With Crowning Might... Kadath Is The Vortex!)
"Omnipotent Triumvirate"
(The Second Call Of Cthulhu | Heirs Of Might)
"Vanished From Cosmos"
(Parallel Orb Inception... Expelled From The Nebula!)
Chapter II - Aeonian Passages To Unfathomable Dimensions
"Monumental Crusade"
(Portal Of Universal Secrets | Revitalized Into... Amenta!)
"Dimension Of The Wicked"
(Creation Of Phenomenal Existence... Into The Tunnels Of Set!)
"Upon Mystical Gateways"
(Defeat The Primal Fear... Unity Lies Beyond The Cosmos!)
"Cyclonic Void Of Power"
(One With Eternity | Outer Gateways)
Chapter III - Of Frozen Wastelands And The Mythos Beyond...
"Abominable Highlands"
(Into The Monolithic Citadel Of Nyarlathotep!)
"Protectors Of The Slumber Empire"
(Inhabitants Of The Watchtower | Polaris In The Sky)
"Órbitas Ancestrales De Poder"
(Vorágine De La Negación | Efigie De Lo Supremo... 333!)

 
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LORD MANTIS Streaming Title Track Of Upcoming NTW EP

LORD MANTIS Streaming Title Track Of Upcoming NTW EP

Chicago extreme metal band Lord Mantis will release a new EP, titled NTW, on April 29th via New Density. The title track can now be heard streaming below.

Recorded at Bricktop Recording with engineer Andy Nelson (Weekend Nachos, Like Rats) and mastered by Collin Jordan at The Boiler Room (Windhand, YOB, Voivod), the release features searing new songs that build on the music of the group's 2014 LP, Death Mask (Profound Lore). Check out the new track, “SIG Safer”, streaming below.

NTW marks the recording debut of the new Lord Mantis lineup, which now features vocalist Dylan O'Toole and bassist Will Lindsay - each formerly of Indian - and guitarist Scott Shellhamer (also of American Heritage) joining the core of guitarist Andrew Markuszewski and drummer Bill Bumgardner. The EP delivers incendiary music that strikes with savage force and hammers the listener with razor-sharp intensity, wielding sustained tension like a scythe. Ominous imagery from artist Manuel Tinnemans (Comaworx) perfectly complements the dark aura of the record.

"The music delves to and draws from the same place Lord Mantis has always drawn from; taking the most vicious aspects of the beast and shoving that in everyone's face," comments Markuszewski. "The songs can move anywhere. You have moments on this recording that go from fervent aggression to areas more nauseous and grimey. Every time we write new music we're more confident than before with what we're doing. The sound and technique of Lord Mantis is second nature to us, but we're also never afraid to explore new territory with it."

Tracklisting:

"SIG Safer"
"NTW"
"Semblances"
"Final Division"

"NTW”:

"SIG Safer”:

Lord Mantis will hold a hometown album release party, performing at Chicago's Empty Bottle on April 28th. Stay tuned to the band's website and Facebook page for updated news and information.
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IF THESE TREES COULD TALK To Release New Album In June; “Solstice” Single Streaming

IF THESE TREES COULD TALK To Release New Album In June; “Solstice” Single Streaming

Akron, Ohio's If These Trees Could Talk will release their third full-length, The Bones Of A Dying World, on June 3rd worldwide via Metal Blade Records. Featuring 9 instrumental tracks of the quintet's signature post-rock, The Bones Of A Dying World can be pre-ordered in various formats at this location. The first single, "Solstice", is streaming below.

Formed in 2005, If These Trees Could Talk has grown tremendously since their humble origins in drummer Zack Kelly's basement as an instrumental project in college. After self-releasing their If These Trees Could Talk EP (2006) and two full-lengths, Above The Earth, Below The Sky (2009) and Red Forest (2012), the group garnered buzz from the global music community, and consequently sold out a three-week European tour in 2012. Music from the band's catalog has also been heard in Sony PS3 titles, and on NBC, MTV, VH1, the NFL, in videos for Vans, and for projects on the Sundance Film Festival. Cumulatively, If These Trees Could Talk has sold over 20,000 copies for their efforts, with 3,000 on vinyl alone across all of their albums. Their upcoming third full-length, The Bones Of A Dying World, promises to be another landmark achievement in the band's career.

"We feel this album 'steps up the sound' in a way that could only come after Red Forest and not before," Mike Socrates (guitar) comments. "The songs were constructed in a much more deliberate and cautious approach. A lot of time was spent on small parts and transitions in order to maximize the full effect of the song as a whole. In a way, we feel like this is the perfect continuation from Red Forest."

Recorded over the past year at NE Meadow Studios in Akron, OH, The Bones Of A Dying World was once again produced and engineered by the band's own Zack Kelly (drums). Mixing duties were handled by Zack Kelly and Freddie DeMarco while the final master was completed by Alan Douches at West West Side Music. For the album artwork, If These Trees Could Talk called upon long-time designer Charlie Wagers, who worked with the band on their past two releases. After four years of fine-tuning these audio and visual components, the quintet is now ready to unleash their Metal Blade Records debut this summer.

The Bones Of A Dying World tracklisting:

“Solstice”
“Swallowing Teeth”
“Earth Crawler”
“After the Smoke Clears”
“The Here and Hereafter”
“Iron Glacier”
“The Giving Tree”
“Berlin”
“One Sky Above Us”

“Solstice”:

After The Bones Of A Dying World's release, If These Trees Could Talk will play two special album release shows in their home-state of Ohio (see below for details), with a full US tour planned for September. Stay tuned for more news and dates coming soon.

If These Trees Could Talk album release shows:

July
8 - Rumba Cafe - Columbus, OH
9 - Musica - Akron, OH

If These Trees Could Talk lineup:

Zack Kelly - Drums
Tom Fihe - Bass
Jeff Kalal - Guitar
Cody Kelly - Guitar
Michael Socrates - Guitar

(Photo - If These Trees Could Talk Facebook)
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ALCEST Working on New Album

ALCEST Working on New Album

Parisian metal duo Alcest will release its new album this fall via Prophecy Productions. The band - vocalist / multi-instrumentalist Neige and drummer Winterhalter - are currently putting the finishing touches on the record. The as-yet-untitled release follows the duo's 2014 LP, Shelter.

   "For the past three months we have been recording our new album, and right now we are doing small adjustments on the mix," comments Neige. "It's coming to an end of a very long journey (the longest studio experience we've had so far) and we feel quite exhausted, but really happy. For each album we try to challenge ourselves, developing the songs in new directions. This time will be just as special, but also a return to the approach we had in our earlier albums; with intense songs full of contrasts and dynamics. Even if this album is quite "alien" in character, we felt the need to come back to the origins of the project. The release date is planned for autumn 2016 and then we will embark on a 37 date European co-headlining tour with the Japanese band Mono. We are very much looking forward to this tour and to show you the work of our last couple of years."
 
This summer, Alcest will join labelmates Germ, Secrets of the Moon, Les Discrets, Helrunar, Völur and more at the 2016 Prophecy Fest, set to take place July 29-30 inside Balver Höhle, "a natural cave from old stone age" in Balve, Germany.
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POVERTY’S NO CRIME To Release Spiral Of Fear Album In North America In June; Audio Preview Streaming

POVERTY’S NO CRIME To Release Spiral Of Fear Album In North America In June; Audio Preview Streaming

German progressive metal act Poverty's No Crime will release their seventh album, entitled Spiral Of Fear, in North America on June 3rd via Metalville Records.

Mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni (DGM, Empyrios) at his Domination Studio in San Marino, the album represents possibly the most mature sounding piece of music the band has ever recorded. With an intuition for melodies that come with astonishing implicitness and songs that put the label "progressive" never close to being intrusive but make it just sound natural. It represents the band's complete musical scope from intoxicating heavy guitar riffs and inspiring melodies to intense instrumental passages and catchy choruses.

Featuring Volker Walsemann (vocals & guitars), Marco Ahrens (guitars), Heiko Spaarmann (bass), Jörg Springub (keyboards) and Andreas Tegeler (drums), the album release will be accompanied by live activities during the next few months.

"Music has always helped us to temporarily dream away and escape from all the hopes and fears in life. The fears are dealt with in this record. The hopes were allowed to stay." - Poverty’s No Crime

Spiral Of Fear tracklisting:

“The Longest Day”
“Spiral Of Fear”
“Fatamorgana”
“A Serious Dream”
“The Fifths Element”
“The Ballad Of 91”
“Dying Hopes”
“Wounded”

Preview:

(Photo - Mike Münstermann)
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ORCHID Part Ways With Drummer

ORCHID Part Ways With Drummer

San Francisco-based classic doom metallers Orchid have parted ways with drummer Carter Kennedy.

According to a band statement: "The split happened last July after the band had returned home from Europe. Orchid would like to thank Carter for his contributions to their two full lengths, four EPs, and numerous live concerts and tours and wish him all the best in his future musical endeavors.

In August of 2015, the band began working with Bay Area native and long time friend, drummer Ted (TJ) Cox - see photo above.

Currently, Orchid is writing and demoing new material for an as of yet untitled full length album due out on Nuclear Blast in 2017.

The band's latest release, the EP Sign Of The Witch, is available and contains four brand new tracks.

 
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WOLVERINE To Release Machina Viva Album In July; Video Trailer Streaming

WOLVERINE To Release Machina Viva Album In July; Video Trailer Streaming

Sensory Records has locked the summer release date for Machina Viva, the vast fifth studio album from leading Swedish progressive metal outfit, Wolverine. The band has created a brief trailer for the record, including the first sample of audio from the album as well as its cover art and more. View the trailer below.

Recorded and produced by Wolverine in various locations throughout Sweden during the fall and winter months of late 2015 and early 2016, Machina Viva was mixed at Spacelab Studio in Germany by Christian "Moschus" Moos (Everon, Haken, Delain, Cloverseeds), and mastered by Grammy Award winning audio engineer Bob Katz.

A natural progression from the band's previous album, Communication Lost, released in 2011 via Candlelight Records, Machina Viva invites the listener into the harmonious yet portentous and sullen musical dimensions of Wolverine with perhaps their most dynamic album to date. From the fourteen-minute epic and powerful "The Bedlam Overture" and the dark electronic landscapes of "Machina," to the naked and organic nature of "Pile Of Ash" and "Sheds," Machina Viva is the next step in Wolverine's explorations in the progressive field. The layout features microbiological photos by Arturo Agostino and cover art by drummer Marcus Losbjer. Additionally, the CD edition will bear an additional bonus cello version of "Pile Of Ash”.

Wolverine's first title for the Sensory Records division of US progressive powerhouse Laser's Edge, Machina Viva will see worldwide release on July 8th. Additional video and audio samples of the album will be issued over the weeks ahead.

Tracklisting:

“The Bedlam Overture”
“Machina”
“Pile Of Ash” (ES335 version)
“Our Last Goodbye”
“Pledge”
“When The Night Comes”
“Nemesis”
“Sheds”
“Pile Of Ash” (cello version) *

* bonus track

(Photo - Mattias Wigforss)
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CILVER Debuts “I’m America” Music Video

CILVER Debuts “I’m America” Music Video

New York rock act Cilver will release their debut album, Not The End Of The World, on April 29th via Entertainment One Music. The band's own Leon Lyazidi produced the record with help from well known producer Johnny K, who executive produced.  

The band have released a music video for their hit single "I'm America". Directed by Patrick Kendall (Sevendust, Megadeth) this is the first official music video taken from their all new LP.

"'I’m America' is the anthem for unification," says vocalist Uliana Preotu. "It is an anthem for everyone and about everything that America is with the good and the bad. While the song is inspired from my personal story, it is the story of everyone who lives in and loves this country. It’s a song that sheds light about people's journey to America, living in America, all the sacrifices everyone makes, and in the end just how great this country is. It’s a beautiful place, you can drink the water!"

The band is eager to release their songs to the world, the band spent a good portion of the spring locked away in Groovemaster Studios in Chicago.

"This is the perfect time to release this record," says Preotu. "A time where America is angry, frustrated, lost, but hopeful. The songs are honest and biographical to the point that every lyric made me cry as it transported me to important and memorable moments of my life. Moments of loss and hope, moments that every citizen and immigrant can relate to."

Anchored by songwriting duo Uliana and guitarist Leon Lyazidi, the band has come a long way from their previous projects in New York City. What served as an artistic restart has turned into a runaway train of accomplishment that seems to be going faster as time goes on. The band signed a new deal with eOne Music last year.

“eOne is real," says Leon. "When we set out to launch Cilver, we were looking for people who ate, slept and bled music just like we did. eOne was clearly a cut above everyone else and we couldn’t be more excited to be part an amazing roster, led by a passionate and creative team.”

After landing a management deal with The RSE Group (Slayer, Gojira, Ghost, Mastodon), representation from The Circle Talent Agency, and legal from Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, 2014 and 2015 ended up as the band’s busiest years yet. The band gained traction touring as openers on the Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock tour with Sick Puppies and Lacuna Coil. After a series of radio festivals and showcases, Cilver found themselves on a boat with Motorhead for the Motorboat Cruise this past fall. In similar fashion, the band also participated on the ShipRocked Cruise this January, which sailed from Miami to the Bahamas.

Tracklisting:

“Break Free”
“I'm America”
“Headstone”
“Razorblade”
“Afterlife”
“Frozen”
“It's My Life”
“Bleed For You”
“In My Head”
“Behind These Eyes”
“Not Afraid”

“I’m America” lyric video:

 
“Headstone”:

"Afterlife":

 
Cilver will head out this spring serving as direct support for rock supergroup Sixx:AM, featuring Motley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx and former Guns N Roses guitarist DJ Ashba in May.  

"We are extremely excited to play with Sixx:AM," says frontwoman Uliana. "We are huge fans and we are extremely honoured to be sharing the stage with them. Be warned, it will be a steamy night of RNR!"

Dates include:
 
May
3 - Nashville, TN - The Cannery Ballroom
7 - Richmond, VA - The National
8 - Bethlehem, PA - Sands Bethlehem Event Center
10 - Baltimore, MD - Ram's Head Live
11 - Norfolk, VA - NorVa Theatre
13 - Ft. Wayne, IN - Piere's
17 - Chicago, IL - Concord Music Hall
18 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
24 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom

The band has also announced a new batch of tour dates around their impending release. Cilver will participate in this year's WJRR's Earthday Birthday and 98 Rockfest with the likes of 311 and Breaking Benjamin. They'll also be on the road with Halestorm and Lacuna Coil for a handful of dates in mid May. Click here for all tour dates.
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WINDS OF PLAGUE Ink Deal With Entertainment One Music (eOne) / Good Fight Music; Tour Dates Announced

WINDS OF PLAGUE Ink Deal With Entertainment One Music (eOne) / Good Fight Music; Tour Dates Announced

Southern California metal titans Winds Of Plague have signed a record deal with Entertainment One Music (eOne) / Good Fight Music. The band is also announcing their first headlining tour in two and a half years, with Rings Of Saturn as direct support.

Vocalist Johnny Cooke offers a full statement:

"Over two years ago Winds Of Plague played a show at Chain reaction in Anaheim with Bleeding Through on their farewell tour. While I was walking off that stage I was certain that would have been the final show for us as well. We had an amazing 10 year run, played some wild shows, met a lot of great people and now it was time to focus on ourselves as individuals and let the band fade into the background.

"However, I was wrong. Now, in 2016 we find ourselves grounded and in a place to return to the stage. After playing a handful of SoCal shows, the fire and passion is raging harder than ever and we are very excited to announce our first run of headlining shows in years. The run of shows takes us to Texas and back accompanied by hard hitters Rings Of Saturn and Enterprise Earth.

"We have a multitude of exciting things in the works but today I am proud to announce we have signed a record contract with eOne Music / Good Fight Music to create a new Winds Of Plague record and we are currently hard at work writing new material. Stay tuned as we unravel more details in the coming months!"

"As always, thank you for the continuing support and hope to see you soon in a city near you, much love!"

Winds Of Plague is:

Johnny Cooke - Vocals
Alana Potnick - Keys
Art Cruz - Drums
Davey Oberlin - Guitar
Michael Montoya - Guitar
Justin Bock - Guitar
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Rockers React To PRINCE

Rockers React To PRINCE's Death

Members of GUNS N' ROSES, AEROSMITH, KISS, SLIPKNOT, MÖTLEY CRÜE, HALESTORM and JANE'S ADDICTION are among the rock musicians and scores of other artists who reacted on social media to the passing of the artist known as Prince, who died earlier today (Thursday, April 21) at the age of 57.

"It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson, has died at his Paisley Park residence this morning at the age of 57," said Prince's publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure.

Prince's death comes only days after he said he wasn't feeling well, causing the cancelation at least one concert in Atlanta. He eventually played the city, after which his plane made an emergency landing. At the time, his publicist said that he was"fine and at home."

Prince has won seven Grammy Awards, and he won an Oscar for the original song score to the classic film "Purple Rain". In 2007, he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, for "The Song Of The Heart" from "Happy Feet".
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MEGADETH To Film

MEGADETH To Film 'Post American World' Video

MEGADETH will film a video for the song "Post American World" early next week. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Dystopia", which came out in January.

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently told Noisey about "Post American World":"It talks about how you might not like the America that it is right now, and people are saying, 'Get the fuck out of my country, we don't want your military presence here, we don't want that,' but then there's a dichotomy at how quickly do people want to move here? There are so many things that have happened that have been good for places to have that Western mentality, but the same thing, you look at democratic countries, the U.K., Canada, stuff like that, that's pretty much considered the new frontier, the new West, so I'm not just saying a post-United States of America world."

Mustaine told the Houston Press that he considered "Post American World" to be a spiritual (and riff-wise) follow-up to MEGADETH's popular track "Symphony Of Destruction".

"There are all kinds of governmental backdoor meetings and agreements that [the U.S. government] has with people that you and I as Joe Q. Six-Pack have no fucking idea of the why, whens or how," Mustaine said. "People don't want America everywhere. And we can be like, 'Okay, screw it. We'll pull out.' And then they can see what happens."

"Dystopia" shifted 49,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending January 28.

In terms of pure album sales, "Dystopia" opened with 48,000 copies, marking MEGADETH's highest-charting album since 1992's "Countdown To Extinction" debuted and peaked at No. 2 on the chart dated August 1 of that year. "Dystopia" also logged the group's best sales week since 2007, when "United Abominations" landed at No. 8 with first-week sales of 54,000. In addition to Mustaine, MEGADETH's current lineup includes longtime bassist David Ellefson, LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler and Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA.

On April 8, Universal Music / Tradecraft / T-Boy Records issued "Dystopia" as a limited-edition vinyl picture disc featuring the album's vivid dark and chilling artwork which takes the bands long-time mascot Vic Rattlehead to a whole new level and drops him into a bleak, futuristic dystopian universe.
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ZAKK WYLDE Officially Opens Doors On Wylde Audio

ZAKK WYLDE Officially Opens Doors On Wylde Audio

After a well received debut at NAMM 2016 in January, Zakk Wylde’s own Wylde Audio is now open for business at this location.

"I'm very excited for the launch of Wylde Audio in 2016," Wylde states. "For me, it's the next logical step. You start as a player, manager, VP of team operations, then team owner. I've surrounded myself with super talented people to make this vision become a reality and having Schecter on board as our distributor is going to allow me to bring Wylde Audio's boutique quality of craftsmanship to the next level."

Wylde Audio had struck a worldwide distribution deal with Schecter Guitar Research: Schecter Guitar Research and Wylde Audio recently announced a worldwide distribution deal. Schecter will distribute Wylde Guitars via its distributor network covering over 70 countries, which also includes handling fulfillment of the guitars in the USA.

"We are extremely proud to be working with Zakk and Wylde Audio on this endeavor," states Schecter Guitar Research executive vice-president Marc LaCorte. "Zakk has been incredible in recognizing what he wanted in his own brand and bringing the best possible product to the market."

Be sure not to miss Zakk currently out on-tour now across North America as part of The Generation Axe tour. The trek finds Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) and Tosin Abasi (Animals As Leaders) all touring together.

Tour dates:

April
21 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
23 - Wilmington, NC - Cape Fear Community College
24 - Washington, DC - Warner Theatre
25 - Cincinnati, OH - Taft Theatre
26 - Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theatre
27 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
29 - Chicago, IL - Copernicus Center

May
1 - Madison, WI - Orpheum Theatre
2 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
4 - Toronto, ON - Massey Hall
5 - Upper Darby, PA - Tower Theater
6 - Westbury, NY - Theatre at Westbury
7 - Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
8 - Providence, RI - Providence Performing Arts Center

Wylde recently released Book Of Shadows II via Entertainment One Music (eOne Music), his first solo release in 20 years. This release is the highly anticipated follow up to 1996’s Book Of Shadows LP, a classic album Wylde released between his work with Ozzy Osbourne that has since become a fan favourite.

eOne broke into the Top 10 with Book of Shadows II. The album debuted at #2 on the Independent Chart, #3 on the Rock Chart and #6 on the Current Albums Chart, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Tracklisting:

"Autumn Changes"
"Tears Of December"
"Lay Me Down"
"Lost Prayer"
"Darkest Hour"
"The Levee"
"Eyes Of Burden"
"Forgotten Memory"
"Yesterday's Tears"
"Harbors Of Pity"
"Sorrowed Regret"
"Useless Apologies"
"Sleeping Dogs"
"The King"

“Sleeping Dogs” video:

Catch Zakk Wylde on tour in Europe this spring. Dates are listed below:

May
25 - London, United Kingdom - Shepherds Bush Empire
26 - Paris, France - Cabaret Sauvage
27 - Haarlem, Netherlands - Pilharmonium
28 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Den Atelier
29 - Zurich, Switzerland - Komplex
31 - Stuttgart, Germany - Theatrehaus

June
1 - Linz, Austria - Posthof
3 - Lodz, Poland - Wytwornia
4 - Plzen, Czech Republic - Metalfest
6 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Kino Siska
7 - Zagreb, Croatia - Tvornica Club
9 - Milan, Italy - Teatro Degli Arcimboldi
10 - Grenoble, France - La Belle Electrique
11 - Bordeux, France - Le Bocher de Palmer
13 - Madrid, Spain - La Riviera
14 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Barts
15 - Bilbao, Spain - Santana 27
17 - Dessel, Belgium - Graspop Metal Meeting
18 - Munich, Germany - Circus Krone
19 - Nuremberg, Germany - Serenadenhof

 

 
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DEATH: Remastered Version Of

DEATH: Remastered Version Of 'Baptized In Blood' Available For Streaming

DEATH's legendary 1987 debut, "Scream Bloody Gore", is more than just an untouchable album — upon its release, it was positively genre-creating. "Scream Bloody Gore" founded the quintessential death metal sound, with more tormented riffs, screams, and leads than the world had ever imagined, and established Chuck Schuldiner's inimitable phrasing and songwriting style as the most singular voice in the burgeoning genre. Today, the album is viewed unanimously as one of the all-time most important cornerstones of death metal.

As the final chapter in Relapse's comprehensive DEATH reissue series, "Scream Bloody Gore" will now receive the deluxe reissue treatment on a wide variety of formats, including 2CD, limited-edition 3CD, LP, deluxe 2xLP boxset, and cassette versions. Like the preceding DEATH reissues, the deluxe reissue of "Scream Bloody Gore" has been meticulously remastered from the original tapes by Alan Douches (DEATH, MASTODON, NILE) and contains a plethora of bonus content, including previously unreleased recordings and rehearsal demos, super-expanded packaging, and brand-new extensive liner notes from former DEATH drummer/AUTOPSY founder Chris Reifert, SEPULTURA's Max Cavalera, and original "Scream Bloody Gore" producer Randy Burns.

Stream the newly remastered version of "Baptized In Blood" below.

Physical pre-orders are available now via Relapse.com at this location. Digital pre-orders can be found via DEATH's Bandcamp page here.

"Scream Bloody Gore" (Deluxe Edition) track listing:

Disc 1

01. Infernal Death02. Zombie Ritual03. Denial Of Life04. Sacrificial05. Mutilation06. Regurgitated Guts07. Baptized In Blood08. Torn To Pieces09. Evil Dead10. Scream Bloody Gore11. Beyond The Unholy Grave12. Land Of No Return

Disc 2

13. Torn To Pieces (Original Florida Session)14. Legion Of Doom (Original Florida Session)15. Scream Bloody Gore (Original Florida Session)16. Sacrificial (Original Florida Session)17. Mutilation (Original Florida Session)18. Land Of No Return (Original Florida Session)19. Baptized In Blood (Original Florida Session)20. Regurgitated Guts (Rehearsals 08-20-1986)21. Sacrificial (Rehearsals 08-20-1986)22. Sacrificial - Take 2 (Rehearsals 08-20-1986)23. Torn To Pieces (Rehearsals 08-20-1986)24. Do You Love Me? V1 (Rehearsals 08-20-1986)25. Infernal Death (Rehearsals 08-20-1986)26. Zombie Ritual (Rehearsals 08-20-1986)27. Beyond The Unholy Grave (Rehearsals 08-20-1986)28. Do You Love Me? V2 (Rehearsals 08-20-1986)29. Denial Of Life (Rehearsals 08-20-1986)

Disc 3

30. (Part Of) Scream Bloody Gore (Rehearsals 5/28/86)31. Legion Of Doom (Rehearsals 5/28/86)32. Beyond The Unholy Grave (Rehearsals 5/28/86)33. Scream Bloody Gore (Rehearsals 5/28/86)34. Torn To Pieces (Rehearsals 5/28/86)35. Mutilation (Rehearsals 5/26/86)36. Torn To Pieces (Rehearsals 5/26/86)37. Zombie Ritual (Rehearsals 5/26/86)38. Land Of No Return (Rehearsals 5/26/86)39. (Part of) Evil Dead (Rehearsals 5/26/86)40. Baptized In Blood (Rehearsals 5/26/86)41. Infernal Death (Rehearsals 5/26/86)42. Denial of Life (Rehearsals 5/26/86)43. Death Metal (Rehearsals 5/26/86)

Chuck died on December 13, 2001 after a battle with pontine glioma, a rare type of brain tumor.
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LEAVES

LEAVES' EYES: More Video Footage Of First Performance With New Singer ELINA SIIRALA

LEAVES' EYES made its live debut with new singer Elina Siirala on Sunday, April 17 at the Hammersonic festival in Jakarta, Indonesia. More fan-filmed video footage of the band's performance can be seen below.

The remaining members of LEAVES' EYES and their former singer, Liv Kristine, have offered different accounts of the circumstances behind their split, with LEAVES' EYES claiming the decision to part ways was amicably made in January and Liv saying she was dismissed from the group on April 6.

LEAVES' EYES said: "We understand that many fans and friends are surprised and shocked about the change in our band. We all know Liv had an important role for the band in the past, and we understand people are sad as it was not an easy decision for every one involved. But since a lot of hateful and disrespectful comments are in the social media, we would like to take the opportunity to make some points very clear: LEAVES' EYES has always been a band, and not a project, nor a Liv Kristine solo project at all. We always worked as a team in LEAVES' EYES. In the last decade Tosso [guitarist Thorsten Bauer] and Alex [Krull, LEAVES' EYES' co-vocalist and Liv's husband] wrote the music for LEAVES' EYES and Liv took care of the lyrics.

"Liv's solo project is called 'Liv Kristine.' We supported Liv also in her solo career, writing music, recording and producing albums and doing management in the past.

"The decision to part ways with Liv was taken by all LEAVES' EYES members, including Liv. A mediator — a friend of Liv and Alex — was at the band meeting who can witness that the decision of parting ways was agreed by all members. Liv was happy to have the opportunity to plan changes in her future life and she does not have to go on tour so much anymore. The idea to go separate ways came up already in January. Elina was not part of this decision or process. It was also agreed to help Liv for her solo project 'Liv Kristine' and record her new demo songs and her further projects at the studio just like in the past."

Shortly after the LEAVES' EYES statement was posted, Liv took to her personal Facebook page to thank the fans and to say: "I was told a bit longer than a week ago that I am not preferred as the band's singer for further tours and recordings anymore. I asked for the situation concerning Indonesia and the soon-to-happen upcoming shows. The answer was 'no.' I asked if there's a replacement and I got no clear answer."

She added: "I can't believe this process happened behind my back, parallel to a huge disappointment in my private life.

"A few days later, there certainly was a replacement. I must say — that was 'quick'!

"I still see LEAVES' EYES as 'my baby' and I will miss playing these gigs, feeling the good vibes, sensing the real Norwegian Viking power with the audiences. Inside my heart I will always treasure LEAVES' EYES for all the good music, tunes, themes, concept and true Viking power. The melodies I used to sing will always stay alive in my ears."

An earbook tour edition of LEAVES' EYES' latest album, "King Of Kings", will be released in June, including a new version and video for the song "Edge Of Steel", featuring Elina. There will also be a U.S. edition of "King Of Kings" with the new version of "Edge Of Steel" as a bonus track.
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DISCHARGE Streaming New Track “Raped And Pillaged”

DISCHARGE Streaming New Track “Raped And Pillaged”

Nuclear Blast Records will release the new Discharge album, End Of Days, on May 13th in North America. The album track “Raped And Pillaged” is available for streaming below.

Formed in 1977 by Terry "Tezz" Roberts, his twin brother Tony "Bones" Roberts and Royston “Rainy” Wainwright, Discharge are cited as a key influence by renowned artists such as Metallica and Anthrax.

End Of Days tracklisting:

“New World Order”
“Raped And Pillaged”
“End Of Days”
“The Broken Law”
“False Flag Entertainment”
“Meet Your Maker”
“Hatebomb”
“It Can't Happen Here”
“Infected”
“Killing Yourself To Live”
“Looking At Pictures Of Genocide”
“Hung Drawn And Quartered”
“Population Control”
“The Terror Alert”
“Accessories By Molotov (Part 2)”

Track-by-track Part 1:

Track-by-track Part 2:

Track-by-track Part 3:

“Hatebomb” lyric video:

In the video below, JJ (vocals) and Bones (guitar) discuss the band's songwriting process and their respective hometowns:

In another video, JJ and Bones discuss signing to Nuclear Blast:

Upcoming tour dates include:

May
28 - Baltimore, OR - Maryland Deathfest

June
18 - Clisson, France - Hellfest

July
23 - Coventry, England - The Arches

August
4-7 - Blackpool, England - Rebellion Punk Festival

October
22 - Cardiff, Wales - The Moon

Discharge are:

Jeff Janiak (JJ) - vocals
To‎ny Roberts (Bones) - lead guitar
Terry Roberts (Tezz) - rhythm guitar
Roy Wainwright (Rainy) - bass
Dave Bridgewood - drums

 
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DIAMOND HEAD: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

DIAMOND HEAD: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

Influential and iconic heavy metal band DIAMOND HEAD will release its first album of new material in eight years on April 22. Titled "Diamond Head", the disc features an exciting new talent in singer Rasmus Bom Andersen.

"Diamond Head" can now be streamed in its entirety using the SoundCloud widget below.

In 2014, DIAMOND HEAD invited London-based, Danish-born Ras to join the band. Together they completed a European tour, which included appearances at Hard Rock Hell and Headbangers Open Air in Germany. The spark of creativity led the band to start working on the new album in January 2015.

Brian Tatler, founder of DIAMOND HEAD, said: "When we began talking with Ras about making a new record, he said we should write the songs as a band just like DIAMOND HEAD did at the beginning of our career. There’s no substitute for writing together in the same room. We spark each other off and create something far bigger than we could have done individually."

Brian continued: "Ras has certainly renewed the energy within the band. I had no interest in doing another record, but after working with Ras on the European tour, that all suddenly changed. I wanted to make a record with him. He's a confident singer and he's not trying to fill anyone's shoes."

Speaking about the new DIAMOND HEAD album's musical direction, Brian said: "This new album has an echo of the early albums, but I always try to push our music forward somewhere new if possible."

Ras added: "All in all, this album was made with the band’s first fans foremost in mind, from start to finish. We wanted to write songs that would have ties to the best parts of the all the previous albums. We feel we have achieved what we set out to do and we hope everyone will hear and feel the DIAMOND HEAD spirit through this new eponymous record."

In general, the album lyrics focus on political and environmental themes, specifically warning that our world is in many ways leaning towards self-destruction. The opening and closing songs encapsulate these themes, while the body of the album explores subtopics in more depth, along with songs dealing with lighter subjects that aren't so heavy on the heart.

"Diamond Head" track listing:

01. Bones02. Shout At The Devil03. Set My Soul On Fire04. See You Rise05. All The Reasons You Live06. Wizards Sleeve07. Our Time Is Now08. Speed09. Blood On My Hands10. Diamonds11. Silence

Tatler joined members of METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX at the U.K.'s Sonisphere festival in 2011, performing DIAMOND HEAD's classic song "Am I Evil?" METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich addressed the crowd, saying: "If it wasn't for Brian Tatler, there's a pretty good fucking chance none of us would be here tonight. Would you give it up for Brian Tatler one more time?"

Speaking about this event, Brian said: "It was great. A nod towards DIAMOND HEAD to say, 'Respect. You're an important band. You might not have sold millions of records, but you're an influential band.' And it's nice to be influential." Brian continued: "But equally, if it wasn't for METALLICA, then DIAMOND HEAD would not have had this second wind."
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CRYPTOPSY Live At Wacken Open Air 2015 - Full Show Streaming

CRYPTOPSY Live At Wacken Open Air 2015 - Full Show Streaming

WackenTV has uploaded Cryptopsy’s full set from Wacken Open Air 2015, which was held from July 30th - August 1st in Wacken, Germany. The video is streaming below.

Cryptopsy’s setlist:

“Defenestration”
“Gravaged”
“Two-Pound Torch”
“Halothane Glow”
“Graves Of The Fathers”
“Slit Your Guts”
“Benedictine Convulsion”
“Phobophile”

Hammerheart Records has reached an agreement to release Cryptopsy’s The Book Of Suffering Tome 1 EP on CD and LP formats. Already digitally released last year, but not yet as physical copies, The Book of Suffering Tome 1 shows Cryptopsy in excellent shape.

The four tracks featured are a whirlwind of brutality and exploding technical skills that will make any fan of Cryptopsy drool, but need to be noted too by fans of Origin, Whitechapel and the likes. Cryptopsy have returned to form on this EP.

Hammerheart Records will release this on CD and LP in July. More details to follow.

Tracklisting:

"Detritus (The One They Kept)"
"The Knife, The Head And What Remains"
"Halothane Glow"
"Framed By Blood"

EP stream:

"Detritus (The One They Kept)” video:

 
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METALLICA - "Their Fight With Napster Set The Tone For Today’s Crummy Digital Deals; Don't Blame YouTube"

METALLICA - "Their Fight With Napster Set The Tone For Today’s Crummy Digital Deals; Don't Blame YouTube"

Peter Mensch, the manager of bands including Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Muse, said earlier this week that YouTube is killing the record industry, which was reported BBC News.

"YouTube, they're the devil," he told a BBC Radio 4 documentary on the music business. "We don't get paid at all."

He said the site's business model, in which artists make money by placing ads around their music, was unsustainable.

"If someone doesn't do something about YouTube, we're screwed," he said. "It's over. Someone turn off the lights."

Mensch's arguments echo concerns raised in the annual report of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), which was released last week. It said there was widening "value gap" between the volume of music consumed on free, "user-upload" services - including YouTube, Daily Motion and Soundcloud - and the amount of revenue they generate for the industry. An estimated 900 million consumers on these sites resulted in revenue of $634m (£447m) in 2015. By contrast the world's 68 million paying music subscribers generated about $2bn (£1.4bn).

Read the full story at BBC News.

Scott Timberg at Salon.com has responded to the report, stating "Don’t blame YouTube for screwing musicians, blame Metallica. Their fight with Napster set the tone for today’s crummy digital deals."

Following is Timberg's take on Mensch's comments in the BBC News report:

"Now, it’s good to have musicians and industry folk pushing back against the digital services as a way of keeping the tech corporations honest. But to liken YouTube to Satan is not especially useful. Plenty of musicians are justifiably mad about the low royalties paid for music that runs there, and getting that money to musicians still doesn’t work as smoothly as it’s supposed to.

But a smaller number of musicians – mostly very vocal ones – have found real success by posting their music there and building audiences. Digital utopians would tell you that everyone can get rich online. It’s not true, but some certainly have.

Mensch’s statement is a bit strange, though, for reasons that go beyond its overstatement: It’s a reminder that one of the reasons musicians have so much trouble getting paid these days comes from a gargantuan mistake made by… Metallica. The first big battle in the digital services vs. musicians war was fought by Metallica, and the band misfired so badly that a lot of people who’d otherwise be sympathetic turned on musicians and haven’t turned back. And younger people inherit an atmosphere in which the artists seem like the greedy ones and the tech companies are – like the fans – rebels fighting for choice and freedom."

Go to this location for more.

On August 20th, Metallica will headline the first rock concert at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, the new home of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings. They are currently in the studio working on a new album.
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One GUNS N' ROSES Fan Killed, 29 Injured In Mexico Bus Crash

According to Excelsior, one person was killed and nearly thirty others were injured after a bus carrying a group of GUNS N' ROSES fans to the band's concert in Mexico City on Wednesday crashed on the highway connecting Mexico state and Querétaro.

35-year-old Mauricio Ballesteros Zamora died after suffering head trauma and internal injuries, and 29 others were injured, three of them seriously.

It is believed that the bus driver lost control of the vehicle while speeding on wet roadway, causing the bus to overturn.

The injured people were transported to the IMSS hospital in Tepeji del Río de Ocampo.

GUNS N' ROSES played two shows in Mexico City this week and will play one more concert at Coachella next weekend. A full North American tour is on tap for this summer.
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IRON MAIDEN - Extremely Limited Special Edition Of Somewhere In Time Book Now Available

IRON MAIDEN - Extremely Limited Special Edition Of Somewhere In Time Book Now Available

Croatian Iron Maiden fan community Maiden Croatia have announced that the long-awaited Somewhere In Time book is now available in special edition.

A special Maiden Croatia pre-sale is available where every buyer can order a special Maiden 1986 edition (hardcover, 256 pages and customized book cover). The 30th Anniversary edition sold out in just few hours. Only 86 copies are available for this special edition, and will not be reprinted in same format anytime again.

Every book cover will be fully customized. Space car plate on rear cover will be different on each copy. Buyer can directly advise what will be on car plate (up to 10 digits, numbers or letters).

“Somewhere In Time, published 30 years ago in 1986, is one of the most intriguing music albums ever written. If you think you know everything about Somewhere In Time, Iron Maiden’s sixth studio album, you need to check this book and ask yourself same question again. 256 pages about only one Maiden album? Yes…. but this album deserves even more.”

Author Stjepan Juras is very proud of his book: “This book is my the best Iron Maiden book so far. It is my gift to the all Iron Maiden fans, especially fans of this magical album from 1986.”

Any fan who wants to order this fully customized Somewhere In Time book can do so until Monday, April 25th, or as soon as possible, because only 35 books are left in this special full custom edition. Books can be ordered at this location.
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JOE LYNN TURNER Discusses Upcoming “Secret” Project - “It’s Going To Change My Sound Completely”; Video

JOE LYNN TURNER Discusses Upcoming “Secret” Project - “It’s Going To Change My Sound Completely”; Video

In a new interview with Greece’s RockPages, legendary vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (Sunstorm, ex-Rainbow, Deep Purple) discusses a new project he has coming up.

Says Joe: “I am currently writing for another project of mine that is pretty secret and I can’t divulge too much about it now, with a very famous Swedish producer and it’s going to change my sound completely. Which is really interesting to me, because I think it’s time for me to be born again in a way and I have so much material, so I’ve been busy writing with this producer and recording some things. We are at the beginning stages…”

Check out the video interview below:

Sunstorm’s fourth album, Edge Of Tomorrow, will be released on May 13th. A music video for the album’s title track can be seen below:

Sunstorm is Joe Lynn Turner's succesful AOR / melodic rock project, something that came about for the first time in 2006 when Frontiers President Serafino Perugino wanted to dig up some unreleased gems that JLT wrote during the late 80’s and early 90’s.

The very good reviews and acclaim which surrounded the debut self-titled release was the fuel that ignited three more records, until the project was momentarily shelved when Joe started working on the Rated X supergroup with Tony Franklin and Carmine Appice.

After the release of the Rated X album, Joe wanted to go back to the more melodic material of Sunstorm, but also wanted to retain some of the harder edge which the Rated X album had. So he asked producer and songwriter Alessandro Del Vecchio (Hardline, Edge of Forever) to come up with some new songs in that vein. Del Vecchio joined forces with Simone Mularoni, guitar player of Italian prog metallers DGM. Together they developed songs which were exactly what Joe wanted, so it was a natural process to move forward and record another Sunstorm album. As usual, other songwriters, such as Soren Kronqvist and Daniel Palmqvist completed the array of individuals involved.

Joe Lynn Turner says: “This new Sunstorm album is the best of the series! We went harder... stronger... and heavier than ever before without losing the integrity of what the project is about... I call it Melodic Metal! The songs are very well crafted, the messages are profound, the performances amazing… and the sound is incredible! All involved can be very proud of such a great music. I urge anyone who loves great music to check out Edge Of Tomorrow, you won't be disappointed!”

The resulting album shows a slightly new direction for Sunstorm, which still features organic and very strong melodies as a trademark.

Edge Of Tomorrow tracklisting:

“Don’t Walk Away From A Goodbye”
“Edge Of Tomorrow”
“Nothing Left To Say”
“Heart Of The Storm”
“The Sound Of Goodbye”
“The Darkness Of This Dawn”
“You Hold Me Down”
“Angel Eyes”
“Everything You’ve Got”
“Tangled In Blue”
“Burning Fire”

“The Sound Of Goodbye”:

Sunstorm lineup:

Joe Lynn Turner - Lead Vocals
Alessandro Del Vecchio - Hammond organ, keyboards, backing vocals
Simone Mularoni - guitars
Nik Mazzucconi - bass
Francesco Jovino - drums
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EDDIE TRUNK Weighs In On AXL ROSE Joining AC/DC - "What Really Happened With BRIAN JOHNSON Is Anyone's Guess, But Nobody Is Buying The Hearing Thing"

EDDIE TRUNK Weighs In On AXL ROSE Joining AC/DC - "What Really Happened With BRIAN JOHNSON Is Anyone's Guess, But Nobody Is Buying The Hearing Thing"

Metal guru and That Metal Show co-host Eddie Trunk has weighed in on the news that AC/DC have replaced singer Brian Johnson with Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose for their upcoming tour dates. Originally published here, Trunk's complete article is available below:

"Well, now the news is official about Axl’s involvement in AC/DC, at least to fill in for these remaining shows. If you heard my podcast this is what Axl and I discussed at the Vegas show last weekend and he asked me not to speak about until it was officially out. Needless to say for Axl this is a moment for him to play with his heroes. He told me how excited he was to have the chance to do this and said he would do an interview with me about it if I didn’t say anything until official word comes out. So hopefully that is coming! You also no doubt know Angus jammed with GnR last night at Coachella to make it official. The clips on YouTube sounded cool and clearly vocally Axl can handle the gig. But there are way more questions than that. The release from AC/DC made it pretty clear they are done with Brian Johnson. 

What really happened with Brian is anyone’s guess. But nobody is buying the hearing thing that I know. My sources tell me Brian was slowing down and didn’t want to work as hard as Angus (who is younger) did. I also know that on the latest tour Brian only wanted to do 2-3 shows max a week. Something that is expensive for a band when off that much on the road (Aerosmith has to do this with Tyler). It comes with age and guys slowing. I suspect it reached a breaking point and that was that. I cannot believe it was a sudden hearing issue. Maybe it played a small role, but no way is it the real story in full. I can’t believe after 36 years AC/DC would say goodbye to their singer and not find a work around. MANY have hearing issues and find a way to make it work in rock. And until Brian speaks, we will never know. Brian is a total class act. So very possible he takes the high road here. But it still blows me away how so many fans are not demanding a real answer on Brian and are so quick to move on.

But none of this has anything to do with Axl. who will be a kid in a candy store! What a story for him. He has Guns back to mega stadium level, and is joining a band of heroes about to do stadiums in Europe! Hopefully his leg is mended so he can move some. Also note the remaining AC/DC dates all already fall in a window GnR was off. So this doesn’t impact them at all. AC/DC needed a massive name to keep people from returning these already sold tickets for the remaining dates. They certainly got that with Axl. But that doesn’t answer their long term issue of a singer IF they want to go on beyond this. I doubt Axl can do both gigs full time? If this is a victory lap for AC/DC then cool. Finish up and say goodbye. If they want to go for another 10 years, and that may have been they very issue with Brian, then they need a new younger singer they can build with. I also wouldn’t be shocked if Axl/DC leans a bit more on Bon era material since that really fits him slightly more. Will this work? Will they mesh personality wise? Axl will have to go on at a normal time. Does that work? I think Axl will do everything to kick ass in this gig. It is a major dream for him. He knows he’s having a fun fling here and that while Guns is very much his band, AC/DC is just filling in and doing something he never believed as a kid he would do. It will be another very interesting chapter to watch for sure!"

On Saturday, April 16th Guns N' Roses took the stage at the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival. During their set the band was joined by AC/DC guitarist Angus Young and performed the AC/DC classics "Whole Lotta Rosie" and "Riff Raff". Fan-filmed video is available below.

AC/DC will resume their Rock Or Bust World Tour with Axl Rose joining on vocals. The European stadium tour dates begin on May 7th in Lisbon, Portugal and run through June 12th in Aarhus, Denmark as previously announced (see below for full itinerary).  Following this European run of dates with AC/DC, Axl Rose will head out on his Guns N' Roses, 'Not In This Lifetime' Summer Stadium Tour.

"AC/DC band members would like to thank Brian Johnson for his contributions and dedication to the band throughout the years. We wish him all the best with his hearing issues and future ventures.  As much as we want this tour to end as it started, we understand, respect and support Brian's decision to stop touring and save his hearing. We are dedicated to fulfilling the remainder of our touring commitments to everyone that has supported us over the years, and are fortunate that Axl Rose has kindly offered his support to help us fulfill this commitment."

The 10 postponed US shows will be rescheduled and announced imminently, also with Axl Rose.

AC/DC European Tour Dates:

May
7 - Lisbon, Portugal - Passeio Maritimo De Alges
10 - Seville, Spain - Estadio De La Cartuja
13 - Marseille, France - Stade Velodrome
16 - Werchter, Belgium - Werchter Site
19 - Vienna, Austria - Erns-Happel Stadium
22 - Prague, Czech Republic - Letnany Airport
26 - Hamburg, Germany - Volksparkstadion
29 - Berne, Switzerland - Stade De Suisse

June
1 - Leipzig, Germany - Red Bull Arena
4 - London, England - The Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
9 - Manchester, England - Etihad Stadium
12 - Aarhus, Denmark - Ceres Park

Complete Tour Schedule for Axl Rose

Guns N’ Roses Not In This Lifetime:

April
19 - Mexico City, Mexico - Foro Sol                               
20 - Mexico City, Mexico - Foro Sol                             
23 - Indio, CA - Coachella

AC/DC Rock or Bust:

May
7 - Lisbon, Portugal - Passeio Maritimo De Alges
10 - Seville, Spain - Estadio De La Cartuja
13 - Marseille, France - Stade Velodrome
16 - Werchter, Belgium - Werchter Site
19 - Vienna, Austria - Erns-Happel Stadium
22 - Prague, Czech Republic - Letnany Airport
26 - Hamburg, Germany - Volksparkstadion
29 - Berne, Switzerland - Stade De Suisse

June
1 - Leipzig, Germany - Red Bull Arena
4 - London, England - The Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
9 - Manchester, England - Etihad Stadium
12 - Aarhus, Denmark - Ceres Park

Guns N’ Roses Not In This Lifetime:

June
23 - Ford Field - Detroit, MI
26 - FedEx Field - Washington, DC
29 - Arrowhead Stadium - Kansas City, MO

July
1 - Soldier Field - Chicago, IL
6 - Paul Brown Stadium - Cincinnati, OH
9 - Nissan Stadium - Nashville, TN
12 - Heinz Field - Pittsburgh, PA
14 - Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia, PA
16 - Rogers Centre - Toronto, ON
19 - Gillette Stadium - Foxboro, MA
23 - Metlife Stadium - East Rutherford, NJ
27 - Georgia Dome - Atlanta, GA
29 - Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium - Orlando, FL
31 - Mercedes-Benz Superdome - New Orleans, LA

August
3 - AT&T Stadium - Arlington, TX
5 - NRG Stadium - Houston, TX
9 - AT&T Park - San Francisco, CA
12 - CenturyLink Field - Seattle, WA
15 - University of Phoenix Stadium - Glendale, AZ
22 - Qualcomm Stadium - San Diego, CA
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