For the last two decades, Church Of Misery have sawed off only the finest in uncompromising doom. The revered Japanese masters are lifelong practitioners of the genre, honouring and extrapolating upon the Sabbathian legacy from which all detuned life springs forth. Church Of Misery's sixth and latest album, And Then There Were None, is another blood-soaked trip through homicidal hell, with songs inspired by killers both infamous and obscure. But while the murderous inspiration for the tunes remains the same, the cast of characters is almost completely new.

And Then There Were None is set for a March 4th release via Rise Above Records.

In 2014, Church Of Misery bassist and mastermind Tatsu Mikami was forced to assemble a new lineup for the band's follow-up to 2013's Thy Kingdom Scum. His chosen few reside on American soil: Blood Farmers guitarist Dave "Depraved" Szulkin, Earthride drummer Eric Little (ex-Internal Void) and Repulsion frontman (and former Cathedral bassist) Scott Carlson on vocals.

"All the musicians involved in this album are undoubtedly the best in this scene," Tatsu enthuses. "So you will enjoy listening to all play tastefully."
 
And Then There Were None marks Tatsu's first Church Of Misery endeavor with foreign musicians. He, Szulkin and Little met in Maryland to rehearse the bassist's riff-ready material.

"It was a challenge because there was not much time to make this record-only two weeks," he explains. "One week for rehearsals and then one week to record all materials. Before I arrived in Maryland, I was a little bit nervous. But after the first rehearsal, I knew it was gonna be a good album."
 
Carlson wrote all the lyrics for And Then There Were None, which also marks the first time he's done vocals for a full-length album since Repulsion's genre-inventing classic Horrified.

"I was afraid to listen to it for a while because I haven't recorded a full album of vocals in almost 30 years," he says. "Once Tatsu had mixed everything I listened back and was able to enjoy it. The riffs are so strong on this record that even my 50 year-old vocal chords couldn't bring it down! I'm very pleased to be a part of this and I can't wait for Church Of Misery fans to hear it!"

And Then There Were None tracklisting:

“The Hell Benders”
“Make Them Die Slowly”
“Doctor Death”
“River Demon”
“Confessions Of An Embittered Soul”
“Suicide Journey”
“Murderfreak Blues”



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East Anglia’s monolithic metallers, The King Is Blind, have been summoned to carry the torch for a new generation of extreme music. Emerging from the deepest black as the first signing in over a decade from the resurrected, genre-defining coven that is Cacophonous Records, the band recently announced their monstrously ambitious debut full-length album, Our Father, for release on January 29th. Check out the track “Bloodlet Ascension”, streaming below.

The King Is Blind are summoning all dark entities to their exclusive album launch show. Taking place at London’s Black Heart on January 31st, the band will loosen the shackles on Our Father for the first time in a live vista. Tickets at this location.

Our Father tracklisting:

“Genesis Refracted”
“Fragility Becomes Wrath”
“Mors Somnis”
“Bloodlet Ascension”
“Mourning Light”
“Amen”
“…For All The Daemons Are Here”
“Venin”
“Devoured”
“Mesmeric Furnace”

“Bloodlet Ascension”:

Trailer:

A dark and involved concept album, Our Father follows 2014’s The Deficiencies Of Man EP. The record houses the familiar story of Satan, with a narrative focus going beyond what has previously been covered in literature and music to date. Working with interpretations of the Bible, and John Milton’s 17th Century epics Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained, the album depicts Satan as the first son and creation of God – with a focus on their close relationship over millennia. Satan conceives the idea of ‘Man’ (Adam) as a gift to God out of praise and love. God is immediately enraptured, loving Man unconditionally and going so far as to create a companion (Eve) for him. God becomes so transfixed by Man that he creates a further being, Christ, to be his representative on Earth. All this time, Satan remains overlooked, replaced by his gift to God, and his jealously and rage causes Sin to be born. And so the story of Our Father begins…

“We agreed early on that not only would anything we worked on have to be of the highest quality musically, it would also need to have depth. Our Father isn’t simply about Satan vs God, or taking sides – it had to translate to give meaning to people. Highlighting inherent hypocrisies; how God is forgiveness but is also the deadly sin “Wrath”, going so far as wiping out mankind twice in the Bible. Satan is also wracked with inconsistencies in his thoughts and choices. This concept transcends to be applicable to society, modern global and national politics, religion in general – not just Catholicism; oppressive states, bullying; it covers it all, all the way through to daily life.

“Let’s be clear. It is not anti-Christian. It is not anti-religion. It is definitely not anti-faith. Our Father is against how people use religion as a banner and a mask to commit atrocities. We are pro-equality and pro-diversity, we stand against oppression and division. This album is a release of frustration towards the things that are too big for us, individually, to change.” – Stephen John Tovey, Vocals

The King Is Blind boast an impressive heritage, with members drawing from a wealth of experience in Cradle Of Filth, New Model Army, Extreme Noise Terror, and Entwined. Fresh from a bludgeoning performance at last weekend’s Damnation Festival, and their recent UK run with Winterfylleth, the band hold an impressive set of notches on the touring post, including Temples, HammerFest and Bloodstock festivals, alongside support to Fen. The band are pencilling in further dates for early 2016 which will be announced soon.

Armed with a relentlessly brutal masterpiece, Our Fathe ris set to mark The King Is Blind as the obelisk for the UK on the extreme music map.

Band lineup:

Stephen John Tovey – Vocals
Lee James Appleton – Guitars
Paul Alan Ryan-Reader – Guitars
Ceri Monger – Bass
Barnaby Joseph Monger – Drums



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Brooklyn’s Magrudergrind has teamed up with Relapse Records for the release of their new album, II, on February 12th. Again the album was recorded with engineer Kurt Ballou at GodCity Studios and mastered by Brad Boatright (Obituary, Nails). Check out the video for the lead single, “Sacrificial Hire”:

II is a savage manifesto of scathing political and personal revolution and unquestionably Magrudergrind's most crushing and accomplished material to date. II is can be pre-ordered in digital formats here and physical formats here.

Tracklisting:

“Imperium In Imperio”
“Divine Dictation”
“The Opportunist”
“Relentless Hatred”
“Sacrificial Hire”
“War For Resources”
“Black Banner”
“Hara-Kiri”
“Stale Affairs”
“Regressive Agenda”
“Incarceration State”
“Unit 731”
“Icaro”
“Husayni / Handschar”
“Pharmacide”
 
Magrudergrind will head out on a European tour with Primitive Man beginning February 26th in Tillburg, NL and running through March 27th in Antwerpen, BE. A complete list of dates can be found below. North American dates will be announced soon.

February
26 - Tilburg, Netherlands - Netherlands Deathfest
27 - Winterthur, Switzerland - Gasweck
28 - Lausanne, Switzerland - Le Romanadie
29 - Nevers, France - Cafe Charbon

March
1 - Toulouse, France - Pavillion Sauvages
2 - Barcelona, Spain - Rocksound
3 - Madrid, Spain - Baracudas
4 - Donsoti, Spain - Mogamos
5 - Montpellier, France - Secret Place
6 - Milano, Italy - Lo Fi
7 - Bologna, Italy - Freakout Club
8 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Gromka
12 - Budapest, Hungary - Durer Kert
14 - Munchen, Germany - Feierwerk
15 - Wurzburg, Germany - Cairo
17 - Aalborg, Denmark - 1000 Fryd
18 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Truckstop Alaska
19 - Stockholm, Sweden - Bergsunds Strand 43
20 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Pumpehuset
21 - Hamburg, Germany - Hafenklang
22 - Leipzig, Germany - Westwerk
23 - Prague, Czech Republic - Modra Vopice
24 - Berlin, Germany - Casiopeia
25 - Utrecht, Netherlands - DB's
26 - Saarbrucken, Germany - Garage
27 - Antwerpen, Belgium - Het Bos

 



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Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen Rising, has posted Van Halen mega-rare two-song "Rock Opera”, recorded live at Pasadena HS on April 25th, 1975: "Eyes Of The Night - Forced Entry”. Listen below:

Greg Renoff’s Van Halen Rising: How A Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal is available now. At the recent launch party for the book, producer Ted Templeman was interviewed and discussed, among other things, the band’s progressive rock roots. Check out the complete Q&A with Templeman below, divided into three parts:

In celebration of the new book, Renoff is streaming a “mega-rare, newly unearthed recording, live at Pasadena High School on April 25, 1975” of the classic Queen song "Now I'm Here”, which can be found on their third album from 1974, Sheer Heart Attack.

Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal solely focuses on Van Halen's incredible rise during the '70s.

This book is absolutely loaded with wild and interesting details on Van Halen's beginnings that even the most knowledgeable fans have never heard. A vivid and energetic history of Van Halen's legendary early years. It's a must-have!

Six years in the making, this is the first book to reveal the debauched details of the band's beginnings, from gonzo backyard parties to neon nights of rock glory on the Sunset Strip.

Drawing on more than 230 original interviews - including with former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and power players like Pete Angelus, Marshall Berle, Donn Landee, Ted Templeman, and Neil Zlozower - Van Halen Rising is the first book to tell the untold story of how these rock legends made the unlikely journey from Pasadena, California, to the worldwide stage.

As for photos, it contains over 30 never before published photos dating back to the days of Mammoth and Red Ball Jet. All from the mid to late '70s.

 

 

Van Halen Rising traces VH's transformation from a backyard party band to a stadium act that captivated the rock world in 1978.

After years of gigging everywhere from suburban backyards to dive bars, Van Halen - led by frontman extraordinaire David Lee Roth and guitar virtuoso Edward Van Halen - had the songs, the swagger, and the talent to turn the rock world on its ear. The quartet's classic 1978 debut, Van Halen, sold more than a million copies within months of release and rocketed the band to the stratosphere of rock success. On tour, Van Halen's high-energy show wowed audiences and prompted headlining acts like Black Sabbath to concede that they'd been blown off the stage. By the year's end, Van Halen had established themselves as superstars and reinvigorated heavy metal in the process.

If you've ever wondered what it was like to see Van Halen play a massive backyard party, host a rowdy wet-t-shirt contest, perform on the legendary Sunset Strip, and blow rock legends Black Sabbath off the stage, this is the book for you.

Renoff is offering signed copies exclusively at Van Halen Store. Order now and your choice of a signed or unsigned copy will be in your hands.

(Photo - Greg Renoff)



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After releasing their live CD/DVD set The Brotherhood Of The Blade this past October, Whitechapel is now launching a mini-documentary, entitled Untold, which gives an inside look into the less talked about aspects of touring.

Shot and directed by Mathis Arnell / Naughty Mantis, Untold was filmed with the band and crew over the course of the summer of 2015 on the Rockstar Mayhem tour. Watch the clip below:

Having spent most of 2015 on tour with the likes of Slayer, King Diamond, Suicide Silence, and other premier acts, Whitechapel has just entered the studio to record their sixth album and follow-up to 2014's Our Endless War (which debuted at #10 on the Billboard Top 200 chart). With Mark Lewis (Audio Hammer Studios) as their producer once again, the band is poised to dominate the music world this summer.

Whitechapel's Alex Wade (guitar) comments: "Beginning this week, we have started tracking our sixth full-length studio album. It has been a long road over the last 10 years to get to this point and we are excited to show you the next progression of Whitechapel."

Stay tuned for more news coming soon.



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Nervosa, the all-female thrash metal combo from Sao Paolo, Brazil, announce with great satisfaction the plans for recording their second studio album. The band will travel in January 2016 to the United States, where the entire process will take place.

The first stage will happen at the renowned studio The Foundation, in Ashland, Oregon, owned by Sylvia Massy (who has worked with bands like Exodus, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, System Of A Down, Tool, among others) as well at Norcal Studios with producer Brendan Duffey,

Fernanda Lira on the upcoming recording: "This is a big step, and a dream come true for the band to record this album in the US! We are happy to work with Brendan, who is a producer we appreciate a lot, and even more fulfilled to record the drums in the studio of this major producer Sylvia Massy is!"

More details about the new album and US tour will be announced soon.



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British rock n’ rollers, The Temperance Movement, have teamed up with Amazon to celebrate the upcoming release of their new album, White Bear. The band are the latest artists to be featured on Amazon Front Row, with a selection of exclusive videos of the group performing stripped-down versions of three songs from White Bear: "Battle Lines", "Get Yourself Free" and the album's first single, "Three Bulleits".

Watch the videos now exclusively on Amazon at this location.

The Temperance Movement have spoken about the music and artists who have influenced them over the years.

Band members Phil Campbell (vocals), Paul Sayer (guitar), Nick Fyffe (bass) and Damon Wilson (drums) sat down ahead of the release of their new album, White Bear, to talk about each of the members' influences and how the group brings it all together to capture and create something truly special and unique.

The new studio album, White Bear, will be out in North America on January 29th via Fantasy/Concord.

The follow-up to their 2013 self-titled debut was recorded with producer Sam Miller in London, Northamptonshire and Monmouth and features 10 stomping new rock anthems.  Have a listen to “Three Bulleits” below for a sneak peek, and pre-order the album here.

Guitarist, Paul Sayer comments, "White Bear is a real step up for us sonically and artistically. Playing so many shows together over the last 3 years allowed us to develop a really clear idea of where we wanted to go with our next record. When it came to making this album we had a bit more time and space to let our creativity go, and I'm incredibly proud of what we achieved”

On the album title, White Bear, singer Phil Campbell notes, "Nick called me with the title which inspired the lyric to the song. It refers to a study by Daniel Wenger on mindfulness and the controlling of unwanted thoughts, testing a quote from Dostoevsky's Winter Notes on Summer Impressions: ‘Try to pose for yourself this task: not to think of a polar bear, and you will see that the cursed thing will come to mind every minute.’"

White Bear tracklisting:

“Three Bulleits”
“Get Yourself Free”
“A Pleasant Peace I Feel”
“Modern Massacre”
“Battle Lines”
“White Bear”
“Oh Lorraine”
“Magnify”
“The Sun and Moon Roll Around Too Soon”
“I Hope I'm Not Losing My Mind”

Album preview:

“Three Bulleits”:

The band will tour across Canada in February and March with Monster Truck. Tour dates below:

February
23 - Victoria, BC - Sugar Nightclub *
25 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom *
27 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Ballroom *

March
1 - Edmonton, AB - Union Hall *
2 - Regina, SK - The Pump *
4 - Winnipeg, MB - The Garrick *
5 - Thunder Bay, ON - Outpost *
8 - Quebec City, QC - Le Cercle *
9 - Montreal, QC - Corona Theatre *
11  - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre *
12 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre *

Don't miss The Temperance Movement on tour in the UK in support of White Bear:

January
16 - Portsmouth, UK - Pyramid Centre
17 - Norwich, UK - UEA
19 - Aberdeen, UK - Beach Ballroom
20 - Glasgow, UK - Barrowland
21 - Newcastle, UK - University
22 - Leeds, UK - Becket University
24 - Manchester, UK - Academy 2
25 - Birmingham, UK - Institute
26 - Cardiff, UK - Y Plas
27 - London, UK - Shepherd's Bush Empire

The Temperance Movement have confirmed a number of UK in-store appearances surrounding the release of their new album, White Bear. The band will be performing special intimate sets and signing copies of the new album at HMV stores in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Newcastle next month.

HMV in-stores:

Tuesday, January 19th - HMV Aberdeen @ 5pm
113 Union Bridge, AB11 6BE

Wednesday, January 20th - HMV Glasgow @ 5pm
5/6 Lewis' Building, Argyle Street, G2 8AD

Thursday, January 21st - HMV Newcastle @ 5pm
28 Blackett Bridge, Eldon Square Shopping Centre, NE1 7XJ

 



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Tambach-Dietharz, Germany-based metal band, Hardholz, will release their new album, Herzinfarkt, next month via Napalm Records. The title track of the album is now streaming below.

The album features a total of 11 songs, and was recorded by Thomas Thiele at Cold Ground Studio, mixed by Thiele and the band, and mastered by Markus Stock at Klangschmiede Studio E. Tassilo Hörchner created the cover artwork.

Hardholz use a wide range of stylistic elements in their songs, thus creating their very own style. The band’s second album, Herzinfarkt, will be released on February 19th.

“Herzinfarkt”:



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Sweden’s Hypothermia are entering 2016 with fresh blood and touring plans. The group has officially welcomed bassist Phil A. Cirone (Craft, Kall, ex-Shining) into its ranks, and announced a headlining European mini-tour to take place this spring, in celebration of their latest album, Svartkonst, and new things on the horizon.  

Phil had this to say about becoming a member of the band: "I consider it a great honor to have been granted the opportunity to add my weapon of choice to the Hypothermia arsenal. I will wield it with the utmost respect for this great art.”

Hypothermia will play selected shows in France, Germany and Belgium, along with a stop at Finland's Turku Saatanalle IV Festival (the latter also including Mgła, Archgoat, Ondskapt and more). Their spring trek will feature support from Georgian black metal/progressive rock outfit, Psychonaut 4.

Upcoming shows:

February
12-14 - Turku, Finland - Saatanalle IV Festival

March
30 - Lille, France - El Diablo *
31 - Oberhausen, Germany - Helvete *

April
1 - Mechelen, Belgium - Kamikaze *
2 - Paris, France - Le Gibus*

* - Hypothermia/Psychonaout 4 mini-tour 2016

Check out an event page on Facebook.

Current lineup:

Kim Carlsson (Kall, Lifelover) - guitars & vocals
Phil A. Cirone (Craft, Kall, ex-Shining) - bass
Hans Cools - guitars
Richard Abrams - drums

(Photo - Isa Dykhoff)



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Former Sacred Heart and Amon-Ra guitarist Byron Nemeth (pictured above) has joined US metal band, Kill Ritual. A message from the band follows:

“Kill Ritual would like to welcome new guitarist and member Byron Nemeth to the fold on second guitar to help us be even more devastating live with the added power of a 2-guitar line up! A great addition for our upcoming spring 2016 tour. You can find out more about Byron (at his) website.

Says Byron, “As most of my music friends have been wondering what I have been up to musically lately I would like to officially announce that I have joined California Bay Area band Kill Ritual! I will be joining as second lead guitarist along with being a songwriter in future recordings.

“Kill Ritual is led by amazing guitarist/songwriter Steven D. Rice and powerhouse vocalist David Reed Watson. Steven has a long established history in Bay Area and in 2015 released the new CD Karma Machine along with the video [for the song “Rise”] that was mixed/mastered by guitar legend, King Diamond member, Andy LaRocque at his Sonic Train Studios.

“Debut show is NAMM Week Friday, January 22nd at Malone’s in California followed by a spring tour starting February 29th. I feel privileged edged to be working with these professionals and am looking forward to exciting musical times!”

(Photo - Byron Nemeth Facebook)



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Los Angeles glam-metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER will release a new acoustic CD and DVD, "Live From Lexxi's Mom's Garage", on February 26 via Kobalt Label Services (KLS). The effort was recorded last October at Swing House Rehearsal & Recording in Atwater Village, California in front of a hundred beautiful ladies.

"Live From Lexxi's Mom's Garage" is a one-hour film featuring fan favorites, including "Community Property", "If You Really, Really Love Me" and the brand new song "That's When You Came In".

"Live From Lexxi's Mom's Garage" track listing:

01. Show Intro/Say Yeah!02. Party Like Tomorrow Is The End Of The World03. Fat Girl (Thar She Blows) 04. If You Really, Really Love Me 05. Gloryhole 06. Bukkake Tears 07. The Burden Of Being Wonderful 08. Weenie Ride 09. That's When You Came In10. Michael Don't Know11. Community Property 12. Grindy And Sexy 13. Death To All But Metal

A trailer for "Live From Lexxi's Mom's Garage" is available below.

Pre-order it now at store.steelpantherrocks.com.

STEEL PANTHER's third album, "All You Can Eat", sold around 13,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 24 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD arrived in stores on April 1, 2014 via Open E/KLS.

According to the Gloucestershire Echo, BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi and QUEEN's Brian May attended the unveiling ceremony for a plaque honoring legendary drummer Cozy Powell (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, BLACK SABBATH, WHITESNAKE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) on January 7 in Cirencester, England. Also appearing at the VIP reception at the Corn Hall were DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey and ex-WHITESAKE members Neil Murray and Bernie Marsden.

May, who was good friends with Cozy, praised Powell, calling him "a brilliant innovative world-beating drummer." He added: "He was one of the world's greatest drummers and musicians. We have the great honor of unveiling this."

Iommi said: "It was great to play with [Cozy]. This is a great moment."

The event was reportedly filmed and will be included in a documentary about Cozy's life, "Dance With The Devil - The Cozy Powell Story", which has been in production for the last several years.

The plaque was created by Cirencester Town Council in response to a petition started by Italian woman Rossella Amadori and signed by 3,000 people.

Powell died on April 5, 1998 following a car crash while driving his Saab 9000 at 104 mph (167 kmh) in bad weather on the M4 motorway near Bristol, England. According to a BBC report, Powell's blood-alcohol reading at the time of the crash was over the legal limit, he was not wearing a seatbelt, and he was talking to his girlfriend on his mobile phone.

Celebrating the electric guitar, the full-length documentary film "Turn It Up!" will be released on January 22. A cinematic and auditory tour de force, the film — shot in high definition — is a combination of stunning photography, musical performances, world-class collections, and in-depth interviews – from international legends to "everyman" collectors. Released by 71st Street Entertainment, "Turn It Up!" will be available as a two-disc DVD set, two-disc Blu-ray set (with second disc in standard definition only), and as a digital download (does not include bonus set). Created and directed by Robert Radler ("Best Of The Best 1 & 2", "SS United States: Lady In Waiting", "The Substitute"), "Turn It Up!" is an emotional exploration of the electric guitar and the people who fall under its spell. Narrated by actor/musician Kevin Bacon, the film features interviews with an array of guitar royalty: the late Les Paul and B.B. King (in one of his final interviews), Slash, Robby Krieger, Paul Stanley, Steve Lukather, Nancy Wilson, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Albert Lee, Ana Popovic, Jerry Cantrell, Steve Howe, John 5 and many others. The "Turn It Up!" DVD and Blu-ray sets not only include the full documentary film, but the "Conversations And Extras" bonus disc, which boasts extended interviews; scenes with the Burst Brothers; mini-documentaries on RKS Guitars and Seymour Duncan; Robby Krieger noodling on his guitar; and a performance of Jeff "Skunk" Baxter from the film "S.S. United States: Lady In Waiting". "Turn It Up!" simultaneously honors the beloved electrified six-string and recognizes the rich bond between musician and instrument, and the pilgrimage to find the ultimate guitar and perfect tone. From the mouths of those who invent them, build them, sell them, collect them, and those who make them sing, the film reveals the deep cultural love affair of the world’s most popular instrument, and explores its past, present, and future. It's the sound of rebellion, heartbreak, joy, fear, madness, pain, and all-out exuberance — the electric guitar has been a beacon of self-expression for generations, and "Turn It Up!" details exactly why. The DVD, Blu-ray, and digital download will be available online and at physical retailers (through Sony RED Distribution).

A memorial celebration for legendary rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose will be held on January 23. The event, dubbed "Ronnie Montrose Remembered", will be held at the Observatory in Santa Ana, California and will feature many well-known rock musicians and artists coming together to pay homage to Ronnie and his music.

This one-time tribute concert to Ronnie Montrose's music will be an historical event featuring some of rock's biggest names performing songs from the early MONTROSE records as wells as from THE EDGAR WINTER GROUP, Van Morrison, GAMMA, and Ronnie Montrose solo records.

Scheduled performers:

* Brad Whitford (AEROSMITH)* Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL)* Brad Gillis (NIGHT RANGER)* Gilby Clarke (GUNS N' ROSES)* Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS)* Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE)* Derek St Holmes (TED NUGENT)* Keith St John (MONTROSE)* Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE)* Marc Bonilla (KEITH EMERSON BAND)* David Ellefson (MEGADETH)* Jimmy DeGrasso (BLACK STAR RIDERS)* Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN)

Guitar Player magazine will present its second annual "RockThe Nation" award to the winning young prodigy guitarist this year at this event. Guitar Player started this award in Ronnie's name because of Ronnie's love of kids and teens music education along with his love of discovering new talent. The event will be attended by Ronnie's wife and will also feature rare video footage of the man in action.

Ronnie Montrose was a true pioneer of the electric guitar and was highly gifted and visionary in his craft. Ronnie helped influence generations of rock 'n' roll guitar players many of which have gone on to influence their own fans and followers worldwide. His career began in the early 1970s when he recorded and toured with artists such as Van Morrison, Boz Scaggs, and THE EDGAR WINTER GROUP. In 1973 he formed the band MONTROSE featuring singer Sammy Hagar, drummer Denny Carmassi and bassist Bill Church. The press hailed the new band as "America's answer to LED ZEPPELIN." The first MONTROSE record produced by Ted Templeman is still widely considered one of the most iconic and influential rock albums of all time.

For more information, visit www.ronniemontroseremembered.com.

The title track of MEGADETH's forthcoming fifteenth studio album, "Dystopia", can be streamed below. Due on January 22, 2016, the follow-up to 2013's "Super Collider" was recorded last year in Nashville, Tennessee and was produced by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. The CD was mixed by Josh Wilbur, who has previously worked with LAMB OF GOD, ALL THAT REMAINS and GOJIRA.

Mustaine told Heavy about the "Dystopia" title: "I've had this outlook for a long time that the world is a really good place with some bad people in it. Others might think the opposite. But I think if you were to take a consensus of people, they know the difference between right and wrong."

He added: "People have manners and morals — but lately there's been a decline in how people treat one another. That's where 'Dystopia' comes in. If people don't start loving each other and helping those in need, then when that becomes more important than power, fame or money, then I think we're going to be okay."

"Dystopia" marks the recording debut of MEGADETH's new lineup, featuring founding members Mustaine (guitar, vocals) and David Ellefson (bass) alongside LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler and Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA.

"Dystopia" track listing:

01. The Threat Is Real02. Dystopia03. Fatal Illusion04. Death From Within05. Bullet To The Brain06. Post American World07. Poisonous Shadows08. Look Who's Talking (iTunes bonus track)09. Conquer Or Die10. Lying In State11. The Emperor12. Last Dying Wish (iTunes bonus track)13. Foreign Policy (FEAR cover)

The band also recorded a cover version of "Melt The Ice Away" (BUDGIE).

The song "Poisonous Shadows" features piano playing from Kiko as well as orchestration from famed Nashville arranger Ronn Huff, the father of former MEGADETH producer Dann Huff. Mustaine described the track to Rolling Stone as "a really haunting piece" and added that "the part that [Kiko] played is very Chopin-meets-MEGADETH, if that makes sense."

LINKIN PARK has returned to the studio to continue work on the follow-up to 2014's "The Hunting Party" album.

The band posted a picture on Facebook of frontman Chester Bennington laying down vocal tracks, with the accompanying caption: "Back to work this week."

LINKIN PARK began work on a new album late last year, with the band's Mike Shinoda telling NME: "I have no idea what it'll sound like yet. It won't sound like 'The Hunting Party'. We like to surprise people."

"The Hunting Party" was released in June 2014 and produced the hit singles "Guilty All The Same" and "Until It's Gone".

The album was described as something of a throwback to the hard-hitting rap-rock sound of the first two LINKIN PARK LPs — the group's 2000 debut, "Hybrid Theory", and 2003 follow-up, "Meteora".

Bennington spent a couple of years touring as the singer of STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, although he and STP amicably split in November.

Ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach says that he "would love the chance" to bury the hatchet with his former bandmates and reunite the group's classic lineup.

Vocalist Tony Harnell left SKID ROW in December, less than a year after he first joined the band. His predecessor, Johnny Solinger, was fired in April 2015 after a fifteen-year stint with the group.

Writing on his Twitter account, Bach said: "Only way a SKID ROW reunion could happen is if we somehow tried [to] bury a 20-year hatchet between us. Would love the chance to do so #SitDown" He added in another tweet: "To be honest, I have said some super shitty things [to] them [and] about them. I would like to apologize for shooting my mouth off."

SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo recently told The Aquarian Weekly about the possibility of SKID ROW reuniting with Bach: "Happiness, to me, is my spirit and my soul is more important to me than having dollars in my wallet. People may [not] believe that and that's okay. Anybody who knows me knows that to be true. I don't think you can place a price on happiness. We've been hit repeatedly over the years with, 'Why don't you do a reunion tour?' And you know what? I understand the question and I get it. I really do, and if I were on the outside, I'd be asking the same question, but no one feels comfortable with that idea."

Bach told 100PercentRock.com last year that he hasn't grown tired of people asking him about a SKID ROW reunion. He explained: "When people say, 'Are SKID ROW going to get back together?' I understand that question. [But] I haven’t been in the same room as [SKID ROW bassist] Rachel Bolan since '96. It's coming up on 20 years. If we ever were to reunite on a stage — that's almost 20 years of getting over whatever the hell it is he's mad about, because I'm not mad at all. The fact that the five guys in GUNS N' ROSES are still alive, and the five guys in SKID ROW, we're all still alive, that's a miracle. It's almost, like, if you have the chance to do something that epic, and you don't do it, it's kind of, like, selfish to me, really."

Bach didn't rule out one day returning to the band that made him famous, but made it clear the reunion isn't up to him.

"It's very easy for me to walk on the stage and sing the same songs that I already sing every night," he said. "It's not hard, so I don't understand what the holdup is. You'd have to ask them."

In a 2010 interview, Bolan stated about SKID ROW's split with Sebastian: "There was so much tension and so much infighting that it was hard to write songs. Snake and I formed the band, we wrote the songs, and then other people played and sang it. People wanted to break away from what had been working, and that impeded the songwriting."

Regarding the decision to reform SKID ROW in 1999 without Bach, Bolan said: "The blood was so bad after [1995's] 'Subhuman Race' and there was just so much stuff in the press, we knew it wasn't going to work [with Sebastian]. We decided we'd rather go on being happy with what we were doing than get right back into all the tension and dissension. We loved the music, we loved playing, and we knew we could do this and have fun again. So we decided right there to continue without him."

Only way a Skid Row Reunion could happen is if we somehow tried2 bury a 20 year hatchet between us. Would love the chance to do so #SitDown

— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) January 6, 2016

To be honest, I have said some super shitty things 2 them. & about them. I would like to apologize for shooting my mouth off @iLikeSamiZayn

— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) January 6, 2016

Grammy Award-nominated Mississippi rock band 3 DOORS DOWN will release its sixth full-length album, "Us And The Night", on March 11 via Republic Records. The group recorded the album at Rivergate Studios in Nashville, Tennessee with producer Matt Wallace (MAROON 5, TRAIN, FAITH NO MORE) over the course of 2015. It nods to the spirit of their breakout debut with seasoned songwriting and the biggest and boldest songs of their 16-year career to date.

Fans can pre-order "Us And The Night" starting January 15. All those who pre-order the album will receive an instant download of their first single, "In The Dark".

"In The Dark" shows a different side of 3 DOORS DOWN. You'll recognize the robust riffing, but it flaunts a sexy and striking chant that emphasises a new groove and swagger altogether.

On the new album, 3 DOORS DOWN lead singer Brad Arnold notes: "We're all excited to release our new album, 'Us And The Night'. It's truly been a labor of love and we can't wait to get these songs out to our fans around the world."

"Us And The Night" track listing

01. The Broken02. In The Dark03. Still Alive04. Believe It05. Living In Your Hell06. Inside Of Me07. I Don't Wanna Know08. Pieces of Me09. Love Is A Lie10. Us And The Night11. Fell From The Moon Following 2011's "Time Of My Life", which landed at #3 on The Billboard 200 and "The Greatest Hits" in 2012, the band continued its non-stop touring performing for audiences across the globe.

Get ready for a big year from 3 DOORS DOWN, including upcoming performances at Welcome to Rockville, Fort Rock and Carolina Rebellion as well a soon-to-be-announced headlining tour later this year.

3 DOORS DOWN first found their own voice in 1995. It's only gotten louder over the past two decades. Everything kicked off with their 2000 debut, "The Better Life". The album went six-times platinum and introduced the world to their now-classic "Kryptonite". Their fan base continued to grow with 2002's triple-platinum "Away From The Sun" — which yielded the smashes "When I'm Gone" and "Here Without You". Both 2005's platinum-certified "Seventeen Days" and "3 Doors Down" (2008) bowed at No. 1 on The Billboard 200, followed by "Time Of My Life"'s No. 3 debut in 2011.

In between countless sold-out shows, the guys notched three Grammy Award nods, scored two American Music Awards, and received a total of five BMI Pop Awards, including an award for Brad for BMI "Songwriter Of The Year." 2003 saw the group begin a tradition of giving back in a big way with the launch of their The Better Life Foundation (TBLF). The organization has lived up to its name by giving as many children as possible a better life and supporting Center Of The Prevention Of Child Abuse, Habitat For Humanity, and various other charities. Its annual concert has hosted everyone from LYNYRD SKYNYRD and Sara Evans to STAIND, SHINEDOWN and ALTER BRIDGE.

German metallers CALIBAN will release their new album and heaviest offering to date, "Gravity", on March 25 via Century Media.

Produced by Benny Richter and guitarist Marc Görtz, as well as co-produced by Marcel Neumann, "Gravity" was recorded at Görtz's Nemesis Studio by the guitarist himself who mixed the album together with Klaus Scheuermann.

The track listing for the CD is as follows:

01. Paralyzed02. Mein Schwarzes Herz03. Who I Am04. Left For Dead05. Crystal Skies06. Walk Alone07. The Ocean's Heart08. brOKen09. For We Are Forever10. Inferno11. No Dream Without A Sacrifice12. Hurricane

After wrapping up the recordings for "Gravity", CALIBAN played another installment of its very own "Darkness Over Xmas" tour that was sold out in all three cities at the end of 2015. Everybody coming out to the shows already got the chance to check out two brand new songs, "Paralyzed" and "Left For Dead".

CALIBAN is currently working on selecte release shows in Germany as well as summer festivals which will be followed up by extensive touring in the fall.

Rock powerhouse ALTER BRIDGE has commenced work on the follow-up to the band's critically acclaimed 2013 album "Fortress". The as-yet-untitled fifth LP is once again being produced by Michael "Elvis" Baskette and is tentatively set for release in the fall.

After extensive requests from fans for unique or special ALTER BRIDGE items over the years, the band is kicking off the start of the new album cycle with exactly that. Via Fret 12, a company long-associated with the members of ALTER BRIDGE, those interested will now have the chance for the first-time to get their hands on a range of goodies and experiences, giving them intimate access into the world of band members Myles Kennedy, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall and Scott Phillips.

Some of the rarities on offer include:

* Being a VIP for life * Special meet-and-greets at soundcheck* Having your name included in the new album liner notes* Various signed and limited edition bundles* Drumsticks used for album recordings* PRS guitars used for album recordings* Used strings and heads* Handwritten lyric sheets* Framed and signed album artwork* Postcards from the band* Access to an exclusive listening party and performance by the band

To snap up your favourite piece of rock history, visit fret12.com/store/alter-bridge.

Guitarist Mark Tremonti comments: "Gearing up for [the fifth ALTER BRIDGE album], we are happy to be able to offer our fans a few of the things they have asked us for in the past. As a band, we also tried to come up with a few unique items which I feel are the ultimate collector's items!" Vocalist/guitarist Myles Kennedy adds: "We are very excited to offer these exclusive and unique opportunities for the ALTER BRIDGE fans as we begin the next chapter of our journey!"

Regarding what fans can expect from the next ALTER BRIDGE album, Tremonti told TeamRock Radio: "It could go in any direction. I've got a ton of ideas in all different styles. Last time, it was just one heavy idea after another and hopefully this time we can branch out and bring something new to the table."

"Fortress" was released in 2013 and featured the Active Rock Top 15 single "Addicted To Pain".

When ALTER BRIDGE is on hiatus, Kennedy can be found fronting Slash's band, SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS.

Tremonti will release the third effort from his band TREMONTI, titled "Dust", in April.

Australian thrash grind unit KING PARROT paid tribute to iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister on December 31 by performing the MOTÖRHEAD classic "Ace Of Spades" during their concert at the Crowbar in Brisbane, Australia. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below.

KING PARROT's latest album came out in May 2015 in North America via Housecore Records. Titled "Dead Set", the record was produced by former PANTERA and current DOWN singer Philip H. Anselmo and his recording crew of Michael Thompson and Steve Berrigan at the infamous Nodferatu's Lair (DOWN, EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL) in Louisiana and spews forth ten ravaging psalms that showcase KING PARROT's signature punk rock spirit and pummeling sonic debauchery. A true leap forward from KING PARROT's debut, "Dead Set" exhibits a distinct maturity from a band who've committed to the rigors of international touring, slaying audiences through Asia, North America, Europe and Australia on a regular basis.

Lemmy, who just celebrated his 70th birthday on Christmas Eve (December 24), learned two days later that he was afflicted with an aggressive form of cancer. He died on December 28 in Los Angeles.

MOTÖRHEAD was revered by both metal and punk fans, and Lemmy was considered an icon for his musical talent and his embodiment of the rock n’ roll lifestyle.

Lemmy had been dealing with serious health issues for the past two years, including getting a pacemaker in 2013 and suffering from a hematoma in 2014. But despite 40 years of hard living and drinking, he continued to tour and record at a feverish pace.

The band was forced to cancel or postpone a number of shows last year due to Lemmy's poor health, which also forced him to cut back on his drinking and give up smoking.

EX DEO, the reactivated Ancient Roman-themed arsenal fronted by KATAKLYSM singer Maurizio Iacono, will release its new studio album, "The Immortal Wars", in February 2017 via Napalm Records. The CD's main concept will deal with Punic Wars, a series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 B.C. to 146 B.C. The epic legendary wars will come to life and bring the showdown between two of the greatest generals that ever walked the earth, Hannibal and Scipio Africanus, both of whom rewrote the rules of war and strategies. The album will also feature other unexplored subjects on Ancient Rome surely to raise the epic level to the maximum.

Regarding the direction of the new album, EX DEO has a "take-no-prisoner aggressive nature in its attitude with a dramatic and glorious score behind it. [The band] will dig deep into the historic roots of Rome on the new album while honoring its heroes."

Iacono announced in February 2014 that he was taking a break from EX DEO due to scheduling conflicts with his management company and his main band. He explained at the time: "EX DEO started to grow and at some point it will collide with everything, and I need time to breathe. Maybe some years from now, when I'm gray, older with more time at hand, we'll dust off those armors and go for one last battle on the field... For now, enjoy what we have done and see you legions in the afterlife!"

EX DEO's "The Tiberius Cliff (Exile To Capri)" video can be seen below. The song is taken from EX DEO's sophomore album, "Caligvla", which was released in August 2012 via Austria's Napalm Records.

"Caligvla" was mixed by KATAKLYSM guitarist Jean-François Dagenais, who has previously worked with MALEVOLENT CREATION, MISERY INDEX and DESPISED ICON, among others.

"Caligvla" featured contributions from ALL SHALL PERISH guitarist Francesco Artusato, TRISTANIA singer Mariangela Demurtas, SEPTICFLESH's Seth Siro Anton and GRAVEWORM's Stefano Fiori. Every invited guest on the album was of Roman or Greek descent.

Vocalist Cristina Scabbia of Italian heavy rockers LACUNA COIL was interviewed on a recent edition of the Revolver magazine podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below.

Speaking about the progress of the recording sessions for LACUNA COIL's new album, "Delirium", Scabbia said: "I think that everything will be finished by the end of February, and the album should be out end of May. We already have the idea of it all, but, of course, things are gonna change during the process, and even in the studio; we change a lot of things in the studio."

LACUNA COIL's new CD is being recorded at BRX Studio in Milan. The effort is being produced by LACUNA COIL bassist and main songwriter Marco "Maki" Coti-Zelati, with engineering by Marco Barusso and additional assistance from Dario Valentini.

Regarding LACUNA COIL's decision to record the new album in Italy, Scabbia said: "It's not the first time, because we did the same thing on the previous record, [2014's] 'Broken Crown Halo'. And even on [2012's] 'Dark Adrenaline', we recorded part of it in Italy. Because now, with technology, it doesn't really make a big difference to be in a city or another… It was very different years ago where you would have to go to a specific studio to find the quality. Now it's much easier. Plus, it was easier for us to be home, for different reasons — a comfortable choice, 'cause you could be [going home at the end of the day]. Which might be a con sometimes, because you might lose the focus, but it's not our case, 'cause we're really into the new record. It was for the comfortable level. It was also because of costs as well — because of the budget, you can save money, sleeping in your own house. And plus, we know tons of very, very good engineers and people that can help us out, so that helps on that comfort level that I was telling you before."

"Delirium" is LACUNA COIL's first album to featuring American drummer Ryan Blake Folden, who has been touring with the band since 2012. "He's been with us for quite a while, because he used to be our drum tech years ago, so he was already part of the family," Cristina said. "And it was really, really important for us to have someone who could be family to us. Because we've always been like a group of friends before being a band together. For us, it's really important to be friends, to be hanging out together even off stage. It's really important. I mean, we don't care about the band put together just because of the business. It's really important to have fun. So he was the perfect person, because he's not only an amazing drummer, but he's also a super-nice guy, he's good looking, so he has the perfect image. We love him. He's such a funny guy too."

On the topic of how Ryan's addition to LACUNA COIL has affected the band's sound, Cristina said: "Well, the new sound is definitely gonna be heavier, a little bit more technical, 'cause he's really, really good, so we can play with drums. But there are gonna be a lot of differences. I mean, we reintroduced a lot of growls with the singing as well. So, overall, it's gonna be more heavy than it used to be. I mean, it's weird to say, because, on one side, we're going back, because we're going back to the LACUNA COIL roots, with a lot more growling, more aggressive [and] and more metal, but on the other side, there are a lot of new elements. So it's a combination of things that makes everything really new for us. We're always talking about evolution, because it's always been the right way for us — not to get stuck in one place, to try to find different things, to take some risks. I mean, sometimes we've been criticized for our choices, but we see that [as] the only way to go on. You can't do the same thing over and over. You wouldn't do it in life, so we don't want to do it in our music."

"Broken Crown Halo" sold around 13,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 27 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD arrived in stores on April 1, 2014 via Century Media.

"Broken Crown Halo" was recorded Italy by producer Jay Baumgardner (P.O.D., SEVENDUST, EVANESCENCE, PAPA ROACH) and engineer Kyle Hoffmann (P.O.D., BUSH, ZEBRAHEAD).

Rising Anger will release their new EP Of Fights And Lights on February 12th via Bastardized Recordings. A new video for "Golden Watch" has been released. The "Golden Watch" video has an atmospheric intro with skillfully positioned highlights and unusual sound worlds to Rising Anger, evolves to an independent song with a clear message.

The artwork for the upcoming release apears very oppressive and confining at first. The colours are chosen to be very dull and grey and consequential spreads an autumn like feeling. There is a branch with thorns growing out of a bole to be seen in the artwork. The thorns, which are highlighted through extreme depth of focus in the central point of the image are drawing the viewers attention. However the blurred areas behind are shining bright. It is not to be seen what lies behind this obstacle, solely the bright light is visible. As an observer, you absolutely want to leave the thorns behind and get to know what is waiting behind. The back and forth, the overcoming of obstacles, the contrast among the ups and downs in life is a very big topic on Of Fights And Lights.

As already chosen on the debut album Mindfinder, the cover is mirroring the main message of all lyrics on this record. The picture stems from David Marx and the artwork has been, as already for Mindfinder, created by Nina Gänsler.

Tracklisting:

“Golden Watch”
“The Great White Wall”
“Most Demanded Dream”
“Interlude”
“Washed Out”

"Golden Watch" video:

(Photo - Nina Gänsler)



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The inevitable sound clash of American hardcore and metal has matured tremendously since outfits such as Corrosion Of Conformity and D.R.I. made speed the ultimate goal during the early to mid-1980s. For New York City's Manipulate, it is not only the stylistic traits of both genres worth blending, but upholding the best aspects of each culture as well.
 
From the metal side of the equation, the band offers up dark, crunchy, menacing riffs coupled with a complete lack of regard for anyone's hurt feelings. From the hardcore end: no-holds-barred energy and intensity with a critical socio-political point-of-view only the naive would disregard.
 
Manipulate's aptly-titled Becoming Madness EP, set for release via Flatspot Records on February 12, presents an explicit look at the human condition divided into equal parts anger, cynicism and concern yet labeling Manipulate as "positive hardcore" would be grossly inappropriate. There is very little positivity to be found when those around you are dying as a result of their own actions. Nor is there an ounce of honor amongst those who choose to waste their own time on earth, as well as the time of others. Equally disenchanting are the ones whose disregard for friends and family overpowers that of love and loyalty.
 
Becoming Madness was tracked during the summer of 2015 by Jeff "Stress" Davis at Chopshop Studios with vocals recorded by John Grant at Madhouse NYC, mixed by Taylor Young at The Pit Studios, and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege. The band’s namesake track is streaming below.

Tracklisting:

“Becoming Madness”
“Beaten Path”
“Sin Upon Sin”
“Slip Away”
“Time Marches On”
“Manipulate”

“Manipulate”:

Becoming Madness will be released in a limited run of 500 7” vinyl in two color variations; 350 black and 150 gold/black. Physical preorders are available at this location. Digital preorders can be found on iTunes.



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Eight Bells sophomore album, Landless, is set to be released in February 2016. The new song "Hold My Breath" is available for streaming below.

Landless sees Eight Bells experience a change in personnel with drummer Rae Amitay (Thrawsunblat, Immortal Bird), but once again join forces with legendary producer/engineer Billy Anderson. The material offers a definitive evolution of their sound, and will be released on vinyl/digital formats via Battleground Records and on tape via Tartarus Records. Stay tuned for more details.

Eight Bells will be supporting Voivod in the US this February. Tour dates are as follows:

February
6 - Providence, RI - Fete Ballroom
7 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
8 - Philadelphia, PA - Kung Fu Neck Tie
9 - Morgantown, WV - Mainstage
10 - Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
11 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony
12 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
13 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
14 - Richmond, VA - Strange Matter
16 - Raleigh, NC - Kings
18 - Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre
19 - Sanford, FL - West End Trading Co.
20 - Ybor City, FL - The Orpheum
21 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
22 - Knoxville, TN - The Concourse
24 - Chicago, IL - The Abbey Pub
25 - Cudahy, WI - The Metal Grill
26 - St Paul, MN - The Amsterdam
27 - Omaha, NE - Waiting Room
28 - St. Louis, MO - Firebird


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Los Angeles rockers, Little Caesar, have revealed plans for the new year. A message from the band follows:

“We have been off the radar for awhile... we don't like shouting without having something to shout about. We just got done listening a great live show we recorded last tour in Holland. We will be putting out a great double live CD... our first ever live record!

“We also we be going into the recording studio (in late January) to start our next studio album! We will be announcing the dates for our next tour in late spring! Thanks for your patience, your love and support. Without you, we cease to exist!!”

Little Caesar vocalist Ron Young has also revealed that the band, “hope to get a new EP of originals before the next tour of Europe which starts early May."

Stay tuned for updates.



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Die Heart are four guys who pursue their passion for music with a commitment that you can both hear and feel. They are not interested in borders, it doesn't matter if you call it punk rock, hardcore, or glam rock - it's just rough, snotty, in-your-face, dirty, honest, straight, uncompromising, energetic, stormy, galvanizing, uncomplicated, without fooling around - just pure commitment. 

On January 30, Die Heart will release their first EP All For One as a free download. And additionally, to celebrate the day, they will board the stage of legendary Rock Café in St. Pauli and play their first gig.

The “All For One” video is streaming below:

On Friday, January 8, the second track from the EP will be released. 



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Melbourne, Australia's Inverloch, featuring half of the legendary Disembowelment, has announced their first-ever full-length release. In 2012, Inverloch unleashed their debut EP Dusk | Subside, an epic offering featuring slow atmospherics mixed with bursts of pounding blast beats that erupt out of tranquil soundscapes, following the sound that Disembowelment first trademarked in the early ‘90s.
 
Now Inverloch is set to return this March with their Distance | Collapsed full-length debut. With the five-track Distance | Collapsed, the band has crafted another masterpiece boasting forty minutes of absolutely crushing death/doom. Buzzsaw death metal riffs and bowel splitting vocals mix alongside earth shaking dirges and blasting percussion, all wrapped together in a haunting yet beautifully dreadful atmosphere. With Distance | Collapsed, Inverloch proves they are one of the finest bands making extreme music today.

Tracklisting:

“Distance Collapsed (In Rubble)”
“From The Eventide Pool”
“Lucid Delirium”
“The Empyrean Torment”
“Cataclysm Of Lacuna”

“Distance Collapsed (In Rubble)”:

Distance | Collapsed will see worldwide release through Relapse on CD/LP/digitally on March 4. Digital preorders are available via Bandcamp while physical preorders can be found at Relapse Mailorder.

(Photo by: Doug Donaldson)



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Formed by Jason Richardson (drums), Daniel Shroyer (bass and vocals) and Clem Adams (guitar and vocals), Savagist has signed to Deathbound Records for the release of their debut full-length album, Invisible Birth Of Death, set for release early this year.

The band first released a 7” in 2010, three cassettes in 2011 and an EP in 2012. Their sound would fit perfectly on a playlist featuring early Mastodon, Baroness, and Neurosis. 

The band has been making the rounds for a while and has shared the stage with acts such as Kylesa, Weedeater, Black Tusk and High On Fire just to name a few. Savagist will tour extensively in 2016 and are ready to take their music to the next level.

Listen to the track “Nourishment For Larval below:

Invisible Birth of Death by Savagist



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