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FINAL DEPRAVITY Introduce New Bass Player

FINAL DEPRAVITY Introduce New Bass Player

German thrashers FINAL DEPRAVITY have announced a new member:

"You have probably noticed a new face on our live pics and in our videos in the past months. Today's the time to officially introduce our new bass player to you: please welcome Alex Voß to the Final Depravity family!

Alex stepped in on very short notice when our former bassist Tobias wasn't available for the European tour with ONSLAUGHT and SUIDAKRA in March/April. He did a damn great job on that tour and in the subsequent time, and because Tobias wants to focus on his studies in the future, we have decided to ask Alex to become a permanent member in Final Depravity - we are very happy he agreed!

And here we are as a true four-piece band again, ready to get things done and looking very much forward to the future. Currently we have taken a concert hiatus to focus on preparing for our second album and we make great progress.

Final Depravity will be back on stage from September on, kicking off the second live period in 2011 at Exile - Festival in Herne, Germany, on September 30 with Cripper, Everflow, Layment and Sacred Steel.

Thanks for all your support so far, everybody, we keep counting on you!

Thrash is just the beginning..."

The new Final Depravity line-up:
Oliver Hey - guitar, vocals
Tristan Maiwurm - drums
Alex Voß - bass
Dennis "Blaze" Baron - vocals, guitar

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DUSKMACHINE Complete New Demo

DUSKMACHINE Complete New Demo

DUSKMACHINE, featuring PRIMAL FEAR/ex-ANNIHILATOR drummer Randy Black, ex-Annihilator bassist Russ Bergquist and guitarist Nikolai Wurk, have issued the following update:

“Our three-song demo-CD is finally done, as you can see on the pic Joe took. Next, we will approach labels and hopefully find someone who is interested in releasing the soon to be completed album. We do not plan to sell the demos, as they are made for pure promotional reasons. Joe is back from a non-stop-six-month-lasting job and will finish the vocals plus some additional guitar parts in the next weeks. The final mix is now set for late October 2011; additional info - tracklist, artwork etc. - will follow in the near future.

Also, a big thank you goes out to all the people who are following and supporting us over the time now. We are deeply sorry for this delay and please, believe us that we are suffering from it more than anyone else. But there are things that just happen and cannot be influenced by anyone of us. The wait will be worth it, for sure. The new songs, especially with Joe’s voice are a huge step forward and we cannot wait to release the album and play live.”

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KISS Destroyer Models Released

KISS Destroyer Models Released

KISSOnline.com has announced the release of new KISS Destroyer Models from Polar Lights. The models are now available at retail stores and websites.

According to a press release: “This lineup of kits is based on the artwork from their first certified platinum album, Destroyer. Each figure stands atop its own rocky base that joins with the others in the line. This easy to assemble kit comes pre-painted to allow even novice modelers to create a quality look. (glue not included) The kits are approximately 1/10 scale and measure 11” tall when assembled.”

The kit also comes with a bonus Poster.

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ALICE COOPER - Welcome 2 My Nightmare Audio Samples Streaming

ALICE COOPER - Welcome 2 My Nightmare Audio Samples Streaming

Amazon.de have posted audio samples from ALICE COOPER's entire new album, Welcome 2 My Nightmare.

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THY DISEASE To Enter Studio In October

THY DISEASE To Enter Studio In October

Polish industrial metallers THY DISEASE will enter Creative Music studio in early October to begin recording their new album for an early 2012 release. Nine "completely new compositions" and three "bonus tracks" will be laid down during the sessions, with Tomasz Zalewski (Studio Zed) set to master the CD.

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TARJA TURUNEN Presented With German Gold Album For \

TARJA TURUNEN Presented With German Gold Album For \'My Winter Storm\'

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen was presented with a gold plaque at the Summer Breeze festival in Dinkelsbühl, Germany for sales in excess of 120,000 copies in Germany alone of her debut solo album, "My Winter Storm".

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NAPALM DEATH – New Album Pushed Back To February

NAPALM DEATH – New Album Pushed Back To February

In an exclusive interview with BraveWords.com scribe Aaron Small, NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury revealed that although his band’s new album was originally scheduled for release this October, it’s since been pushed back to February 2012.

“The October release isn’t going to happen,” says Shane. “We’ve finished the album. We’re still negotiating with the record label, Century Media, which is pretty much done, but I think it’s safe to say that the album will probably come out in February of next year unfortunately. It’s a bit of a shame, unless something miraculous turns around, but pretty much everything is good to go. It’s just a case of waiting for the label to decide how they want to push it and in what particular way, because obviously the label does their campaign and promotion. We’re getting to that period of the year now, time just goes so fast. We’re already in the middle of August and before you know it, it’s going to be the end of the year, so February might be a better time slot for it.”

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NACHTMAHR announces tracklist \

NACHTMAHR announces tracklist \'Can You Feel The Beat?\' MCD

Nachtmahr chief Thomas Rainer has announced the details for his brand new EP "Can You Feel The Beat?". The EP holds 13 songs - among them 3 entirely new songs including the Böhse Onkelz cover "Nenn' mich wie du willst". For the die-hard fans Nachtmahr also foresees the new MCD plus a polo shirt (mens and girlies). For the die-hard fans Nachtmahr also foresees the new MCD in a packet with a polo shirt (mens and girlies). Strict deadline for preorders will be September, 26th 2011.

Tracklist:
(Wo Ist) Dein Gott?
Geräuschplatten
Nenn' Mich Wie Du Willst
Can You Feel The Beat?
Can You Feel The Beat? (Grendel Remix)
Can You Feel The Beat? (Uberbyte Remix)
Can You Feel The Beat? (Dirty Bird 13 Remix)
Verräter An Gott
Verräter An Gott (Suicide Commando Remix)
Verräter An Gott (X-RX Remix)
Verräter An Gott (Memmaker Remix)
Rise And Fall (Patrick Damiani Remix)
Can You Feel The Beat? (Rioters Anthem By Population)

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DE/VISION reveals details of \

DE/VISION reveals details of \'Popgefahr - The Mix\' remix album

To be released on September 30 on PopgefahrRecords/Soulfood and on Metropolis Records for America is De/Vision's "Popgefahr - The Mix" remix album. The album will be available in 3 versions with a different track lists each time. You can check audio previews on the band's Facebook page. Next to the remix album you can also expect the release of the "Twisted story" MCD which will be released as a physical MCD in Germany/Europe. The release for this MCD is scheduled for September 15 and will also be available as download in all known download shops. In the USA, Canada and Mexico it will only be released as download on September 20.

De/Vision are still working on a special 10-track remix CD where 10 more remixers will be featured. How and when it will be released is not fixed yet. Additionally they are trying to feature further remixes on magazine CDs and compilations.

Here's the track list for the different versions:

CD 1 - German Edition
mAndroids (T.O.Y. Remix)
Remixed by: Volker Lutz, Germany
Rage (Mesh - Tantrum Mix)
Remixed by: Richard Silverthorn, United Kingdom
What's love all about (Unpleasantsurprise Mix)
Time to be alive (Decay Inc. Remix)
Plastic heart (Renegade of Noise Floor RMX by Daniel Myer)
Be a light to yourself (Iris Mix)
Ready to die (Strong Force Remix)
Flash of life (Intuition's Perfect Life Remix)
Twisted Story (Rob Dust Remix)
Until the end of time (Remix by ROTOSKOP)

CD 2 - German Edition
mAndroids (David Nemec Remix)
Rage (elEktrOartEfakt Mix by Telekommander)
What's love all about (Tenek Remix)
Time to be alive (e-gens Remix)
Plastic heart (Slave Republic Remix)
Be a light to yourself (360° Precious Mix)
Ready to die (Hearhere Mix)
Flash of life (Melanchoholic Mix)
Twisted Story (Tkach Rogue Mix)
Until the end of time (Until the end of mAndroids Com.pulsion Remix)

CD 1 - US Edition
. mAndroids (Intuition's Automatischer Mix)
Rage (Mesh - Tantrum Mix)
What's love all about (Raytracer Mix)
Time to be alive (Iris Mix)
Plastic heart (SideChain Moog Mix)
Be a light to yourself (Abysmal Mix)
Ready to die (Hearhere Remix)
Flash of life (Backscatter Remix by Solitary Experiments)
Twisted Story (Rob Dust Remix)
Until the end of time (Renegade Of Noise Stomp RMX by Daniel Myer)

CD 2 - US Edition
mAndroids (Nydhog Remix)
Rage (Naweed Mix)
What's love all about (Kant Kino Remix)
Time to be alive (BLITZMASCHINE pre-build mix)
Plastic heart (Neuroplastic Mix by Cold In May)
Be a light to yourself (Subsonique – Flashlight Remix)
Ready to die (Remix by ROTOSKOP)
Flash of life (Intuition's Perfect Life Remix)
Twisted Story (Tkach Rogue Mix)
Until the end of time (Timeless Rmx by Technomancer)

iTunes - exclusive bonus tracks
The following 3 exclusive download tracks will be available on iTunes and can be purchased individually:
Time to be alive (Parralox Remix)
Until the end of time (Broken Transmission R.M.X)
Plastic heart (MNSXY Remix)

And here's the track list for the "Twisted Story" MCD:
Twisted Story (Tkach Radio Cut)
Twisted Story (Rob Dust Remix)
Until the end of time (Hearhere's Parship Edit)
Plastic Heart (Tritoxin Mix)
What's love all about (Panda's Dream Remix)

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|||| 21 àâã 2011

ARVEN Track Streaming Online

ARVEN Track Streaming Online

Female fronted German metallers ARVEN have been added to the Massacre Records MySpace Player. The track ‘Music Of Light’ is streaming now at this location.

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BLOOD REDSKIES Release Title Track Online For Streaming

BLOOD REDSKIES Release Title Track Online For Streaming

BLOOD REDSKIES, featuring former VICIOUS RUMORS vocalist Ronnie Stixx, have released the track ‘Day Of The Jackal’, from the band’s new album of the same name, online for streaming at this location.

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Performs Acoustically At LOWLANDS Festival

WITHIN TEMPTATION Performs Acoustically At LOWLANDS Festival

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION performed a three-song acoustic set earlier today (Saturday, August 20) at the Lowlands festival in Biddinghuizen, The Netherlands.

Their setlist was as follows:

01. What Have You Done
02. Faster
03. Sinéad

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REBELLION Introduces New Drummer

REBELLION Introduces New Drummer

Czech Republic-based drummer David Faifer has left German metallers REBELLION and has been replaced by Matthias Karle. The band said in a statement, "It was more difficult for [David] to move to Germany that we thought and the distance made regular rehearsals nearly impossible, so he decided to leave."

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PAUL DI\

PAUL DI\'ANNO Collaborates With Greek Band PRASSEIN ALOGA; Audio Available

"See The Bodies", the first of two new tracks former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno co-wrote and recorded with the Greek band PRASSEIN ALOGA, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track will appear on PRASSEIN ALOGA's new album, "Midas Touch", due later in the year.

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TEXTURES - der komplette \

TEXTURES - der komplette \'Reaching Home\' Track ist online

Nach einem Sample via Amazon.com steht jetzt der komplette "Reaching Home" Track vom kommenden TEXTURES Album "Dualism" im Stream bereit. Einfach mal beim Revolver Mag vorbeisurfen:

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PRIMUS - neues Album \

PRIMUS - neues Album \'Green Naugahyde\'

Am 09. September 2011 erscheint elf Jahre nach "Antipop" mit "Green Naugahyde" ein neues Album von PRIMUS.

Den Track "Tragedy´s A´Comin" kann man bereits via spin.com streamen.

http://www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-primus-return-first-new-song

"Green Naugahyde" Trackliste:

01. Prelude To A Crawl
02. Hennepin Crawler
03. Last Salmon Man
04. Eternal Consumption Engine
05. Tragedy’s a’ Comin’
06. Eyes Of The Squirrel
07. Jilly’s On Smack
08. Lee Van Cleef
09. Moron TV
10. Green Ranger
11. HOINFODAMAN
12. Extinction Burst
13. Salmon Men

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DAN SWANO Ö To Guest On New BILOCATE Album

DAN SWANO Ö To Guest On New BILOCATE Album

Swedish producer/multi-instrumentalist icon Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, BLOODBATH, ODYSSEY, PAN-THY-MONIUM) has contributed guest vocals to two tracks on the upcoming third full-length album from Jordanian dark oriental metallers BILOCATE.

Commented BILOCATE vocalist Ramzi Essayed: "From a legendary contributor in the international metal scene flows a legendary voice, adding more to BILOCATE. Not to mention that this collaboration is taking place in two of the most highlighted BILOCATE songs.

"We in BILOCATE are so honored to have Dan's voice among ours, and it's such an enthusiasm charge for us to even look more forward to completing the release and sharing this mix with our audience. Thanks a lot, Dan!

"'Crimson I' and 'II' have been on our top list for years.

"Dan's work in all of his projects always amazed BILOCATE and when the idea started seven months ago, we were confident that Dan will enjoy the music and work with us. His contribution on clean vocals gave another taste for the album. The outcome is a pure dark musical journey... We can't wait to share it with our fans."

BILOCATE's new CD is scheduled for release before the end of the year.

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|||| 21 àâã 2011

DRAGONLAND: New Lineup Unveiled

DRAGONLAND: New Lineup Unveiled

Swedish power metallers DRAGONLAND have parted ways with guitarist Nicklas Magnusson and bassist Christer Pedersen. Taking over bass duties is Anders Hammer (NIGHTRAGE) and sitting behind the drums is Morten Lowe Sorensen (THE ARCANE ORDER, SUBMISSION, AMARANTHE). Previous drummer Jesse Lindskog will handle second-guitar duties in the future.

Commented guitarist Olof Mörck: "Many of you have been wondering about the exact status of the DRAGONLAND lineup since we performed shows the last couple of years with different members than the original lineup, and we now confirm these changes to be permanent. Our split with Nicklas Magnusson and Christer Pedersen was completely amicable, and we wish them all the best in the future, ponderously talented musicians as they both are. A big cheers to you for all the great years together! Stepping in are two close friends to the band, and phenomenally talented musicians. Morten's virtuoso drumming definitely lends our sound a new dimension, and Anders have laid down some really slick and technical bass lines, for all of you to enjoy this fall! We will unveil a release date soon, so stay tuned!"

DRAGONLAND 2011 is:

Vocals: Jonas Hedigert
Guitars: Olof Mörck
Keyboards: Elias Holmlid
Guitars: Jesse Lindskog
Bass: Anders Hammer
Drums: Morten Lowe Sorensen

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Comic To Premiere In Baltimore This Weekend

WITHIN TEMPTATION Comic To Premiere In Baltimore This Weekend

Dutch symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION have collaborated with Beyond Comics on a comic book adaptation of their latest album, "The Unforgiving", and the first issue (written by Steven O'Connel and drawn by Romano Molenaar) will be making its premiere at Baltimore Comic-Con this weekend, August 20 and August 21. To check it out, stop by Beyond Comics' booth # 707 & 708 (under the Hulk) at the show. At those booths, fans can get copies of The Unforgiving #1 (while they last), pre-order the Diamond Digital version of the book (which includes exclusive video from the band), plus enter to win a FREE copy of the new WITHIN TEMPTATION CD (playing in rotation at the booths) as well as free tickets to their September 12 concert at Ram's Head Live! in downtown Baltimore. You can also check out a 13-page preview of the issue at link textthis link.

WITHIN TEMPTATION's fifth studio album, "The Unforgiving", sold around 12,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 50 on The Billboard 200 chart.

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DAYLIGHT DIES To Enter Studio In October

DAYLIGHT DIES To Enter Studio In October

North Carolina's DAYLIGHT DIES has issued the following update:

"We're approaching the end of the writing process on the fourth DAYLIGHT DIES album, and are scheduled to begin tracking drums in mid-October. We have completed nine songs, but we're not yet certain if all will make it onto the album. As previously stated, the material is the most varied yet, partly due to Egan [O'Rourke, bass] making significant song writing contributions.

"We'll announce a release date or estimated time frame once we're further into the recording and those details become more clear.

"Additionally, there will be a couple more European gigs surrounding Madrid Is The Dark [festival] in December, and we'll share those details as soon as they are confirmed."

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New Songs From ANTHRAX, BUSH Featured On \

New Songs From ANTHRAX, BUSH Featured On \'NHL 12\' Soundtrack

ANTHRAX, BUSH and JUDAS PRIEST are among the artists who appear on the soundtrack to NHL 12, an upcoming ice hockey video game developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports. The game will be released on September 9 in Europe, and on September 13 in North America.

"The true NHL experience is about intense skill, hard hits, and fast action," says Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing for EA. "For this year's edition, we've created a crunching mix of classic arena anthems from artists like JUDAS PRIEST and BILLY IDOL, killer recent tunes from bands such as DROPKICK MURPHYS and AGAINST ME!, and heavy tracks from emerging acts like MIDDLE CLASS RUT and MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA. We're also launching all-new songs from upcoming albums by ANTHRAX and BUSH. The true sound of the upcoming NHL season is the soundtrack of EA's NHL 12."

NHL 12 soundtrack track listing:

* AGAINST! ME - Occult Enemies
* ANTHRAX - I'm Alive
* BEADY EYE - Standing on the Edge of the Noise
* BILLY IDOL - Mony Mony
* BLACK TIDE - That Fire
* BLACKGUARD - Farewell
* BUSH - Sound of Winter
* DEATH LETTERS - I Wish I could Steal a Sunset
* DROPKICK MURPHYS - Hang ‘em High
* ELO - Don't Bring Me Down
* JUDAS PRIEST - You've Got Another Thing Comin'
* MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA - April Fool
* MIDDLE CLASS RUT - Busy Being Born
* MURDERDOLLS - Whatever you got, I'm Against It

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SABATON: Working Title Of Next Album Revealed

SABATON: Working Title Of Next Album Revealed

Swedish metallers SABATON have set "Kings Of War" as the working title of their next album, tentatively due before the end of 2012 via Nuclear Blast Records.

SABATON will play the final show of its current tour on December 18 at Trix/Hof Ter Lo in Antwerp, Belgium. The band states, "This will be a one-off and we will not bring a setlist or respect any venue curfew."

The group adds, "Last tour we ended in Essen (Germany) and it was a totally magic night. This time the honor to end the tour has come to Belgium and we are sure that this will be the perfect place and country that we will remember when we enter the studio.

"The last five times SABATON played Trix/Hof Ter Lo it was sold out in advance, so if you do not want to miss the show of the year, make sure you get your tickets direct. Tickets will be released on August 26.

"This show will mark the end of the fantastic one-and-a-half-year-long 'World War Tour' and is likely the last chance to hear some of our songs for a very long time since next time we go on tour it will be with a completely new album in our backs."

SABATON's fifth album, "Coat Of Arms", sold around 450 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 124 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.

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XANDRIA Signs With NAPALM RECORDS

XANDRIA Signs With NAPALM RECORDS

German female-fronted symphonic metallers XANDRIA have inked a deal with Napalm Records. The band is currently in the studio recording its as-yet-untitled fifth album for an early 2012 release.

Commented XANDRIA mastermind Marco Heubaum: "We wanted to make sure that we'd have the best conditions to record the new album the way we want it, and Napalm and us shared the same ideas, objectives and visions from the very beginning on. We are very confident XANDRIA and Napalm Records with its roster and expertise will make a great team!"

XANDRIA will take part in the "Out Of The Dark" European tour with VAN CANTO, TRISTANIA, SERENITY and AMBERIAN DAWN in the fall.

XANDRIA in December announced the addition of singer Manuela Kraller to the group's ranks.

Kraller made her live debut with XANDRIA at the "Classic Meets Pop" event on January 7 at the Seidensticker Halle in Bielefeld, Germany.

Commented Manuela: "My musical life started very late, at the age of 23. In a choir in Finland I discovered singing for me and since then it became my passion. I began to take classical singing lessons, sang in church and gospel choirs and soon I was asked to be a solo singer in choirs, at churchly and also at private occasions. But as I have grown up with metal and rock music I soon wanted to combine it with my classical background. So I started singing rock and metal songs with a friend and also wrote own songs for the first time. Soon after that I joined a metal band called NAGOR MAR (Switzerland) and I also became a singer in the German band HAGGARD, where I had great experiences on stage and on tour. And now a 'new age' has begun for me and I am very pleased to be the new singer of XANDRIA!"

XANDRIA performed several concerts last year with the band's former frontwoman, Lisa Middelhauve, filling in.

XANDRIA in February 2011 parted ways with its singer of one year, Kerstin Bischof. The group stated at the time, "Due to occupational and private reasons, [Kerstin] wants to concentrate on her non-musical career in the future and cannot support XANDRIA the way it would be necessary."

Bischof joined XANDRIA in February 2009 as the replacement for Middelhauve, who left the band in May 2008 for "personal reasons." Lisa stated at the time, "My exit has nothing to do with dispute or controversy within the band. It was just time to split."

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ALICE COOPER - Audio Sample From First Welcome 2 My Nightmare Streaming

ALICE COOPER - Audio Sample From First Welcome 2 My Nightmare Streaming

Amazon.co.uk have posted the cover artwork and audio samples from ALICE COOPER's the first single to be released from 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare'. The tracks are 'I'll Bite Your Face Off' and 'Caffine'.

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GRAVEWORM Completes Work On New Album

GRAVEWORM Completes Work On New Album

Italian dark metal outfit GRAVEWORM has set "Fragments Of Death" as the title of its new album, due on October 14 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2009's "Diabolical Figures" was recorded in July at the Dream Sound Studios in Munich, Germany and was mastered by Jan Vacik. According to a press release, "The songs are about the death in its thousand faces, which is also reflected in the album title and cover art. Musically, the album can be seen as a mixture of the best of the last four records, with some old-school roots and definitive darker than its predecessors."

Commented vocalist Stefano Fiori: "We are very excited about our new album. It was a really hard work we have done but now we are happy with the result, and we cannot wait to play the songs live for our fans."

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STAM1NA Taps JOE BARRESI For New Album Production

STAM1NA Taps JOE BARRESI For New Album Production

Lemi, Finland-based metallers STAM1NA will enter the studio in September with producer Joe Barresi (TOOL, BAD RELIGION, APOCALYPTICA, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, WOLFMOTHER) to begin recording their fifth album for an early 2012 release.

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FLESHRED To Release \

FLESHRED To Release \'Bloodtorn\' In September

Finnish death metallers FLESHRED have inked a deal with Violent Journey Records. The band's debut album, "Bloodtorn", will be released on September 28.

The track listing for the CD is as follows:

01. Into The Blood
02. Total War
03. Merciless Words
04. When All Fades
05. No Deliverance
06. Believer
07. Babylonian Dream
08. The Halls Of Tormented Flesh
09. God Killer
10. Death Of A Different Kind
11. Death Fountains
12. Holy Asphyxiation (bonus track)

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MIKE PORTNOY On ADRENALINE MOB: It Doesn\

MIKE PORTNOY On ADRENALINE MOB: It Doesn\'t Have Much In Common With The Term \'Progressive\'

Angela Villand of Hard-Rock-Reviews.com recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) about ADRENALINE MOB, his new band with SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP), bassist Paul DiLeo and STUCK MOJO/FOZZY axeman Rich Ward. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.

Hard-Rock-Reviews.com: You've assembled many side projects and musical endeavors over the years. But ADRENALINE MOB is something that was brought to you, by a friend and fellow musician, Russell Allen. How did this project unfold?

Portnoy: Unlike most of my other bands and projects, I was not the matchmaker; I was actually one of the chosen ones (by them). It began with Mike Orlando and Russell Allen, who were already working on the material for at least a year prior to my involvement. Russell and I had been friends for many, many years because I took SYMPHONY X out with DREAM THEATER on a couple of different tours, and he and I became good friends and always wanted to work together. Anyways, once my time with DREAM THEATER and AVENGED SEVENFOLD ended, and Russ knew that I was "available," he contacted me, and played me some of the stuff that he and Mike Orlando had been working on. Within literally one minute of hearing the first tune, I knew I was on board, and I immediately loved the whole vibe and the sound of it. So, once I came on board, the three of us kind of became the nucleus of the band, and at that point we brought Paul DiLeo and Rich Ward into the fold as well. That's how it all came together.

Hard-Rock-Reviews.com: Was it anything like what you expected from those guys?

Portnoy: You know, when Russ mentioned wanting to do something with me, I kind of expected it was going to be "SYMPHONY X-esque," and I think even a lot of fans that are coming into ADRENALINE MOB are expecting it to sound like SYMPHONY X or DREAM THEATER, but obviously, it's not. It's a completely different beast and a completely different style and genre. To me, that was so refreshing and exciting. The minute I heard the song "Undaunted", I knew I was on board because it was just crushing grooves and riffs. After my time with AVENGED SEVENFOLD on the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Tour, touring with bands like STONE SOUR, DISTURBED, HELLYEAH, you know, the whole Uproar experience was such a pleasure to me that I knew one of the next things I was going to do musically needed to be something that was stylistically in that sound and vein.

Hard-Rock-Reviews.com: Fans and new listeners may be expecting something from the "progressive" genre, especially since both you and Russell Allen have spent most of your careers in that arena of style. How would you describe the music you've created in ADRENALINE MOB to someone that hasn't heard it yet?

Portnoy: I would absolutely not put the term progressive on this band at all, because we're not. It's not anything like DREAM THEATER or SYMPHONY X. It's just straight-ahead metal. I don't know — what would you classify PANTERA or BLACK LABEL SOCIETY as? I don't know — whatever that is, I think that's what this is; its crushing riffs, big grooves and shredding. I mean, the only elements of progressive that this band has is the fact that the players can shred, but realistically, stylistically it doesn't have much in common with the term "progressive." I think people need to know right out of the gates that this is not gonna be DREAM THEATER or SYMPHONY X territory; it's something else entirely. If you like PANTERA, ALICE IN CHAINS, stuff like that, you know — this is what this is all about. The fact is — this is a whole other side of myself and Russell Allen.

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MASTERPLAN Mainman Discusses Forthcoming Album In New Audio Interview

MASTERPLAN Mainman Discusses Forthcoming Album In New Audio Interview

Tina Kilianová of the Czech web portal Kultura21.cz recently conducted an interview with guitarist Roland Grapow of German/Norwegian melodic metallers MASTERPLAN. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts follow.

On the status of the songwriting sessions for MASTERPLAN's forthcoming album:

"This time we tried not to make demo productions, which have a poor sound — so we wanted to make really nice pre-production [recordings] which sound very close to the album sound, which is very easy [to do] in my studio now. I think we have many, many new ideas which, I guess, are a little bit more modern and more aggressive as well. So we try not to follow any trends of MASTERPLAN — I'm not saying we're reproducing the first album or the third one or the fifth one. I think we always have to try to make some surprises for the people. The 'Time To Be King' album is great, but this new album sounds a bit different again. I always want to do this, because I'm not that kind of guy who wants to make every year the same album."

On the band's numerous lineup changes:

"I think it's always difficult in this band, I guess. If you see, the first album just came out after a big turbulence — leaving HELLOWEEN, Uli [Kusch, drums] and me. I think this band always needs some very bad moments to some great songs. [Laughs] And it looks like MASTERPLAN, basically, is my main band, and whoever will sing and whoever will play in the band, I'm happy with, or if Jorn [Lande, vocals] will stay as long as possible. But, basically, at the moment, I'm thinking the main songwriters are Axel [Mackenrott, keyboards] now and me. Also Jan [S. Eckert], the bass player, who was very involved in different in projects and has a great job now, just called me one week ago. He's happy to continue with MASTERPLAN and he's looking forward to the next album and the next tour next year, hopefully. So whatever happens, this band will continue. I'm still very positive. I'm a little bit tired of producing bands the last three years in my studio and I want to continue now with my career in MASTERPLAN. It's very important for me to show that we still have the power and the ability to write beautiful melodies and some aggression and rock and metal songs. Whatever we do, we want just to make good-quality stuff."

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EISBRECHER - verschieben Album und Tournee!

EISBRECHER - verschieben Album und Tournee!

Die Münchner Electro Rocker von EISBRECHER verlegen ihre lang erwartete Tournee von November 2011 auf Februar 2012. Alle bereits gekaufte Konzertkarten behalten ihre Gültigkeit.
Auch die Veröffentlichung des neuen Albums, das bereits für November angekündigt war, schiebt sich auf Anfang 2012. Das exklusive Gipfelkonzert auf Deutschlands höchstem Berg, der Zugspitze, am 5. November 2011, ist von den Verschiebungen jedoch nicht betroffen. Es findet wie geplant statt.

“Jetzt ist es also passiert. EISKALT ERWISCHT!", so Frontmann Alexx Wesselsky zu der notwendigen Planänderung. “Wir verschieben zum allerersten Mal in unserem Bandleben eine Tour. Von November 2011 auf Februar 2012.
Es uns tut wirklich sehr leid für alle, die sehnsüchtig auf neues Material und neue Shows von uns warten, schon Tickets gekauft haben und jetzt mit dieser ärgerlichen Änderung konfrontiert werden. Aber: es geht leider nicht anders! Keine Sorge, es geht uns gut, das Album wird gewaltig! Es liegt auch nicht daran, dass wir jetzt bei "Columbia"-Records sind… Es sind, wie so oft im Leben eine Reihe von Umständen, die uns zu diesem schweren Schritt zwingen! Das Frühjahr 2012 gehört Euch mit uns, und wenn uns der Himmel nicht auf den Kopf fällt und uns kein Eisbär in den Meeresgrund rammt, dann werdet Ihr für den Aufschub und den Orga-Stress mehr als entschädigt! Auf kalt°!”

Nach einigen grandiosen Festival Auftritten in diesem Jahr und einem exklusiven Gipfelgig auf Deutschland höchstem Berg, der Zugspitze, werden EISBRECHER keine Konzerte bis Februar 2012 mehr spielen.

Bestätigte EISBRECHER Konzertdaten 2011 / 2012:

05.11.2011 D- Garmisch-Partenkirchen | Zugspitze (2962m) - *exklusives Gipfelkonzert*
Ab 01.09. exklusiver Ticketvorverkauf nur über www.protain-ticket.de.
Konzertkarten sind auf 300 Stück limitiert!

16.02.2012 D- Hamburg | Docks
17.02.2012 D- Dresden | Alter Schlachthof
18.02.2012 D- Berlin | Huxley's Neue Welt
19.02.2012 D- Hannover | Capitol ( Zusatzkonzert! )
21.02.2012 A- Wien | Arena
23.02.2012 D- München | Backstage Werk
24.02.2012 D- Nürnberg | Löwensaal
25.02.2012 D- Erfurt | Stadtgarten ( Zusatzkonzert! )
26.02.2012 D- Magdeburg | Factory ( Zusatzkonzert! )
29.02.2012 D- Dortmund | FZW ( Zusatzkonzert! )
01.03.2012 D- Köln | Live Music Hall
02.03.2012 D- Kaiserslautern | Kammgarn
03.03.2012 CH- Pratteln | Z7
04.03.2012 D- Stuttgart | LKA Longhorn

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