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8 июл 2011


NEUROSIS: Classic \'Sovereign\' EP To Be Reissued With Bonus TrackFor the last 26 years, NEUROSIS have tapped into the elusive wellspring where resonance and dissonance collude, circling emotional poles where nothing is withheld, where the psyche screams for answers to Earth's ancient mysteries
Following the recent reissues of some of NEUROSIS' most seminal groundbreaking earlier albums — "Souls At Zero" and "Enemy Of The Sun" — Neurot Recordings are now prepared to unveil the details on the next installment of this reissue series, with a new pressing of the band's infamous "Sovereign" EP. Originally unveiled in 2000, the "Sovereign" EP was the first NEUROSIS release issued through the band's own then newly-founded Neurot Recordings, with the vinyl pressing handled by Hydra Head. In chronological terms, "Sovereign" served as a millennial segue between two of the band's two revered full-lengths of that era; 1999's "Times Of Grace" and 2001's "A Sun That Never Sets".
The EP, though shorter than a NEUROSIS full-length opus, is a psychotropic experience of the highest order. And to top that off, this Neurot Recordings CD reissue also includes a previously unreleased fifth track, with the inescapably feedback-tormented hymn "Misgiven" closing out the reissue, added as a special bonus to this repressing of the recordings. The reissue comes bound in an O-Card/jewel case setup like the other recent NEUROSIS reissues, with artwork completely redesigned and updated by Aaron Turner.
"Sovereign" reissue track listing:
01. Prayer
02. An Offering
03. Flood
04. Sovereign
05. Misgiven [newly released track]
The reissue of "Sovereign" will be made available in North America on September 12.
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8 июл 2011


ANTHRAX\'s Triple Axe Attack In Italy: Video AvailableANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, who is sitting out nearly a dozen shows on the band's current tour in order to spend time with his family following the birth of his first child (his temporary replacement is SEPULTURA's Andreas Kisser), rejoined the group exclusively for last night's "Big Four" concert at Arena Fiera Rho in Milan, Italy, claiming halfway through ANTHRAX's set that he loves Italy too much to miss out on the opportunity to play the country again.
Fan-filmed video footage of ANTHRAX — featuring the triple axe attack of Ian, Kisser and Rob Caggiano — performing during last night's "Big Four" concert can be viewed below.
Kisser made his live debut with ANTHRAX on Saturday, July 2 at Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany as part of a "Big Four" show with METALLICA, SLAYER and MEGADETH.
The first shows that Scott will play with ANTHRAX after his "paternity leave" will be the July 23 Heavy T.O. festival in Toronto, Ontario and July 24 Heavy MTL festival in Montreal, Quebec (both in Canada).
Ian and Pearl Aday, welcomed a son on June 19 at 10:19 a.m. Revel Young Ian, who came into the world three weeks early, weighed in at six pounds, nine ounces.
Ian previously stated that the choice to sit out the upcoming ANTHRAX shows "was a deeply personal one" but added that "becoming a father is the biggest, best thing that's ever happened to me and it made the decision relatively easy. My priority is with my wife and the birth of our first child."
Regarding how Kisser came to fill the temporary guitarist slot, Ian said, "We chose Andreas because we feel he can do the gig better than anyone. He has the fire, the attitude, and the crushing right hand to do the gig. I've played with Andreas at the Roadrunner 25th-anniversary show, and I've gotten up and played with SEPULTURA and we are kindred spirits. We both play every show like we're going to jail the next day, like it's the last show we'll ever play. He has what it takes and he has the experience and history to fucking bring it and make these ANTHRAX shows something special. I can't wait to see and hear it for myself!!"
"Worship Music", the long-awaited new album from ANTHRAX, is due in the U.S. on September 13 via Megaforce Records (one day earlier in Europe through Nuclear Blast Records). The band's first studio release in eight years marks the return of vocalist Joey Belladonna, whose last studio work with the group was 1990's "Persistence Of Time". 1
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8 июл 2011


AEROSMITH Hits The Studio With Producer JACK DOUGLASAEROSMITH entered the studio on Tuesday, July 5 with producer Jack Douglas to begin recording its long-awaited 14th studio album. "One word bout 1st day n studio 'Inspiring.'" drummer Joey Kramer tweeted yesterday. He added, "No words can describe how inspired I'm feeling in the studio right now. It's a beautiful thing." He also tweeted a photo of himself in a recording studio with Douglas (see below).
In a videotaped message that was released via AEROSMITH's official web site, bassist Tom Hamilton stated about re-teaming with Douglas, "For those of you who don't know who Jack is, he's the guy who we worked with, producing our best albums of the '70s — 'Get Your Wings', 'Toys In The Attic' and 'Rocks'. And it's really gonna be cool, because there's no one that knows more about the soul of this band and the creative part of this band [than] Jack. We worked with him on [2004's covers CD] 'Honkin' On Bobo', but that wasn't all original material — most of that was not original material. This time it's gonna be all-new AEROSMITH songs."
He continued, "When people say, 'What was it like to work with Jack back then?' all I can say is we just laughed the whole time; there was always laughter going on, and fun, but at the same time really digging deep to get performances that were even better than we thought we could do." 5
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8 июл 2011


SHADOWSIDE: \'Inner Monster Out\' Audio Samples AvailableBrazilian female-fronted metallers SHADOWSIDE will release their third album, "Inner Monster Out", later this month via SHP Records. The CD was produced, mixed and mastered at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden by Fredrik Nordström, who has previously worked with AT THE GATES, IN FLAMES, DARK TRANQUILLITY, ARCH ENEMY, SOILWORK and BRING ME THE HORIZON, among others. It features guest vocals from Björn "Speed" Strid (SOILWORK), Mikael Stanne (DARK TRANQUILLITY), and Niklas Isfeldt (DREAM EVIL).
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7 июл 2011


THE QUILL: \'Black Star\' Video Released"Black Star", the new video from Sweden's THE QUILL, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's new album, "Full Circle", which was released on June 24 in Europe and will be made available on July 26 in North America via Metalville Records. According to a press release, the CD "is packed with heavy rock firmly rooted in the Seventies but vibrant and updated rather than retro. Yes, there's a new twist to the sound. Less is more, if you will. The songs are sharp, direct and catchy, built around big riffs, big grooves and big hooks. Just check out 'Sleeping With Your Enemy' and try to get that chorus out of your head. Surrender to the up-tempo outburst of energy that is 'Medicine'. And physically feel how 'Bring It On' simply rocks like a motherfucker. Very much classic rock and yet contemporary in the FOO FIGHTERS / QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE vein. Needless to say, THE QUILL is a band reborn." 2
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7 июл 2011


METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER, ANTHRAX Perform MISFITS Classic In Italy; Video AvailableThe "Big Four" bands of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX — played the third show of their European tour earlier tonight (Wednesday, July 6) at Arena Fiera Rho in Milan, Italy.
The highly anticipated onstage performance of the "Big Four" bands at the same time happened near the end of METALLICA's set, between "Enter Sandman" and "Damage Inc.". Members of ANTHRAX, SLAYER and MEGADETH joined METALLICA on stage for a cover of MISFITS' "Die, Die My Darling" before METALLICA ended the night with "Creeping Death".
According to Musica Metal, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, who is sitting out nearly a dozen shows on the band's current tour in order to spend time with his family following the birth of his first child (his temporary replacement is SEPULTURA's Andreas Kisser), rejoined the group exclusively for the Italian date, claiming halfway through ANTHRAX's set that he loves Italy too much to miss out on the opportunity to play the country again. Ian also took part in the "Big Four" jam session, as did SLAYER's Dave Lombardo, who missed the Gothenburg "Big Four" jam on July 3 because he was getting tattoo work done on his arm. SLAYER guitarists Kerry King and Gary Holt (filling in for Jeff Hanneman) each had a beer on stage during the "Die, Die My Darling" performance, but didn't participate in the jam.
METALLICA's setlist was as follows:
01. Hit the Lights
02. Master Of Puppets
03. The Shortest Straw
04. Seek & Destroy
05. Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
06. Ride The Lightning
07. Through The Never
08. All Nightmare Long
09. Sad But True
10. The Call Of Ktulu
11. One
12. For Whom The Bell Tolls
13. Blackened
14. Fade To Black
15. Enter Sandman
Encore:
16. Die, Die My Darling (w/ SLAYER, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX)
17. Damage, Inc.
18. Creeping Death 46
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7 июл 2011


ATREYU Drummer/Vocalist Launches HELL OR HIGHWATERFor more than 15 years, Brandon Saller has put his blood, sweat, and tears into the Southern California metalcore outfit ATREYU. The seasoned drummer/vocalist has hammered out five studio LPs with four of his best friends, while traveling the globe and performing for legions of exuberant fans. Saller has lived the dream of every musician: to bring the rock 'n' roll to the hungry, fervent masses. And with HELL OR HIGHWATER, formerly known as THE BLACK CLOUD COLLECTIVE, Saller emerges from behind the drum kit, with the same unbridled passion, to ignite the next rock 'n' roll firestorm. The five-piece band will self-release "Begin Again" on August 9. To support the release, the band will take the stage touring on the Uproar festival kicking off in August.
HELL OR HIGHWATER has been brewing for a little over a year and a half, as Saller's songwriting drew inspiration from classic rock, doo-wop, punk and pop. Once armed with a solid collection of tunes, he unleashed his newfound vigor in a slew of gigs prior to the New Year, and it felt totally natural. When ATREYU announced their hiatus in January, Saller felt the timing was spot on to bring HELL OR HIGHWATER to the forefront.
"THE BLACK CLOUD COLLECTIVE was just a name. We felt that it didn't speak to, or represent the five of us. HELL OR HIGHWATER spoke to who we are as a band. HELL OR HIGHWATER is who we are," says Saller.
HELL OR HIGHWATER lineup came together through word of mouth and via good old-fashioned tryouts. Each member had crossed paths throughout their respective careers, but once guitarist Matt Pauling (THE CONFESSION), guitarist Neal Tiemann (MWK, DAVID COOK), bassist Joey Bradford (THIEVES AND LIARS), and drummer Kyle Peek (MWK, DAVID COOK) synced up with Saller, things just clicked.
"I was lucky enough to find, in my opinion, some of the greatest musicians I could have ever found," Saller says. "The music has energized all of us to the point where we're foaming at the mouth. This music makes me want to body slam someone and run a mile, while waving an American flag!"
In addition to the upcoming release of "Begin Again" and the Uproar festival tour, Saller recorded a cover of "Night Life" with Billy Martin of GOOD CHARLOTTE for the soundtrack of the upcoming "The Muppets" movie. Due on August 23 at Starbucks worldwide, the soundtrack also features industry heavyweights like OK GO, THE FRAY, ANDREW BIRD, WEEZER, HAYLEY WILLIAMS, MY MORNING JACKET, ALKALINE TRIO and more.
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7 июл 2011


MIKE PORTNOY Named \'Drummer Of The Year\', \'Metal Drummer\' In DRUMMIES Awards/PollFormer DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has been honored in the "Drummer Of The Year" and "Metal Drummer" categories in Enter Music Publishing's annual Drummies awards/poll.
Commented Portnoy: "WOW!! I just found out that I won Drum! magazine's 'Drummer Of The Year' award (as well as winning 'Metal Drummer' and runner-up in 'Progressive Drummer' and 'DVD Of The Year'). This is truly an honor!!!
"I am beyond words over the fact that in such a 'transitional' year in my career, I won Revolver Golden Gods 'Drummer Of The Year', Modern Drummer's 'MVP Of The Year' and now Drum!'s 'Drummer Of The Year'...
"The fans have spoken: MP ain't goin nowhere!!! You guys are the best...I will continue to make you proud!"
Drummies winners in select categories:
Drummer Of The Year
* Mike Portnoy (winner)
* Benny Greb
* Jason Bittner
* Gavin Harrison
* Joey Jordison
Progressive Drummer
* Gavin Harrison (winner)
* Mike Portnoy
* Danny Carey
* Mike Mangini
* Blake Richardson
Metal Drummer
* Mike Portnoy (winner)
* Joey Jordison
* Chris Adler
* Tomas Haake
* Derek Roddy
Live Performer
* Neil Peart (winner)
* Jason Bittner
* Travis Barker
* Morgan Rose
* Joey Jordison
For a complete list of winners, go to this location. 16
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7 июл 2011


CHTHONIC: \'Broken Jade\' Video Released"Broken Jade", the new video from Taiwanese metallers CHTHONIC, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's new album, "Takasago Army", which will be released this summer via Spinefarm Records. Produced by Rickard Bengtsson (ARCH ENEMY, NEMESIS) at Sweet Spot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden, this 10-track outing completes a trilogy of CHTHONIC releases, telling a story that binds together the band's "Seediq Bale" and "Mirror Of Retribution" albums, released in 2007 and 2009, respectively.
"Takasago Army" track listing:
01. The Island
02. Legacy Of The Seediq
03. Takao
04. Oceanquake
05. Southern Cross
06. Kaoru
07. Broken Jade
08. Root Regeneration
09. Mahakala
10. Quell The Souls In Sing Ling Temple
"Broken Jade" lyrics:
Steel, ocean winds
Fly to their kin
Smoke clouds the sky
Burns my black eyes
They come for me driven by unseen force
Through the thick smoke on a fateful course
Unseen am I, unmatched is my iron will
The smoke of gunfire growing even thicker still
They come for me
With unseen force
Through the thick smoke
Drawn by fate's course
Past lives return
Trapped within we burn
Longing returns
As my brothers burn
Lights of ancestors' eyes shine so bright in the dark
Guiding me knowingly toward my end
Steady hands carry me toward my perfect death
One last time I ask that you will defend
Cold comfort as I fall
Death coming for you all
Give my life for the sun
In fire existence undone
Past lives return
Propellers burn
Longing returns
As my brothers burn
Blades keep swirling around
Memories cannot be found
Lights of my true love's eyes shine so bright in the dark
Guiding me knowingly toward my end
Steady hands carry me toward my perfect death
One last time I ask that you will defend
Cold comfort as I fall
Death coming for you all
Give my life for the sun
In fire existence undone
Carry my soul on the winds of the sea
To darkened depths, I commend my body
Carry my soul on the winds of the sea
To mother island for all eternity (End of lyrics) 3
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7 июл 2011


AVANTASIA: Band Lineup For WACKEN OPEN AIR Performance RevealedAVANTASIA — the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet — will perform at this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 4-6, 2011 in the small town of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany.
In addition to Sammet, AVANTASIA's lineup for the Wacken performance will include the following ten musicians:
* Michael Kiske (HELLOWEEN, UNISONIC) - Vocals
* Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN) - Vocals
* Bob Catley (MAGNUM) - Vocals
* Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY, HELLOWEEN) - Guitar, Vocals
* Amanda Somerville (TRILLIUM, EPICA, AFTER FOREVER, KAMELOT)
* Sascha Paeth (EDGUY, RHAPSODY OF FIRE) - Guitar
* Oliver Hartmann (EDGUY, RHAPSODY OF FIRE) - Guitar
* Miro Rodenberg (KAMELOT, EPICA, AFTER FOREVER) - Keyboards
* Robert Hunecke (AINA) - Bass
* Felix Bohnke (EDGUY) - Drums 21
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7 июл 2011


ANATHEMA - veröffentlichen Orchesteralbum im September!Die britischen Heavy-Pioniere ANATHEMA werden am 9. September ein Orchesteralbum mit dem Titel ''Falling Deeper'' veröffentlichen.
''Falling Deeper'' wird eine Best Of-Zusammenstellung an Songs aus den frühen Tagen der Bandgeschichte enthalten, die dafür allesamt komplett neu arrangiert und mit Orchestern-Parts unterlegt wurden.
Unter den Neu-Arrangements befinden sich Stücke wie ''Crestfallen'', ''Kingdom'' oder ''Sunset Of Age''. Für das Stück ''Everwake'' konnte Anneke van Giersbergen (THE GATHERING) als Gastsängerin gewonnen werden, die damit einem der frühesten und puristischsten Akustiksongs der Band eine neue Dimension verleiht.
Bereits mit ihrem aktuellen Studioalbum ''We're Here Because We're Here'', das im letzten Jahr veröffentlicht wurde, konnten ANATHEMA Kritiker wie Fans gleichermaßen begeistern. Einmal mehr bewiesen die Briten, die als eine der Pioniere der des Heavy Metals gelten, dass sie nach wie vor ein Garant für Innovation und atmosphärische Tiefe sind.
Mit ihrem Orchesterwerk „Falling Deeper“ bereichern sie ihre Karriere um einen weiteren mitreißenden Aspekt. Die Orchester-Arrangements wurden von Dave Steward erarbeitet, der der Band bereits zu ''We're Here...'' zur Seite stand. Aufgenommen und produziert wurde das Album von Daniel Cavanagh und Andrea Wright in den legendären Parr St. Studios in Liverpool (u.a. COLDPLAY).
„Wir wollten mit dem Album an unsere Anfangstage zurückerinnern und zugleich zeigen, dass wir nach wie vor in der Lage sind, in die Zukunft zu schauen und Neues zu bieten“, so Cavanagh. „Der Sound des Albums ist in der Lage, euch das Herz des Hier und Jetzt schlagen zu fühlen.“
ANATHEMA wurden für ihr Studioalbum ''We're Here Because We're Here'' 2010 mit einem Classic Rock Prog Album Of The Year-Award ausgezeichnet.
Im Jahr 1990 in Liverpool gegründet, entwickelte sich ihre visionäre Art, Sounds und Songs zu kreieren, schnell zum Trademark und entwickelte sich über die Jahre kontinuierlich weiter. Stets galten ANATHEMA als Sinnbild für innovative und packende Musikideen. Im Fokus ihres Schaffens steht bis heute die zukunftsorientierte, tiefgründige, emotionsgeladene und ehrliche Musik. Mit jeder Veröffentlichung setzten sich ANATHEMA erneut über Grenzen hinweg und erschufen komplexe und tief-atmosphärische Klangwelten. 19
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