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23 ÿíâ 2012
MONARCH Announce Album Details; Teaser Audio/Video Clip Posted
 French drone/sludge collective MONARCH have confirmed the details of their recently completed sixth album, Omens - the band's first release for Maryland-based At A Loss Recordings - now confirmed for public consumption on February 28th.
A thirty-four minute down-tempo/down-tuned ethereal funeral dirge comprised of three tracks, Omens perfectly personifies what fans have come to embrace about Monarch since their 2005 inception, their caustic, crushing style of slow-motion apocalyptic doom coming alive with haunting moans and layered, ghostly shrieks throughout Omens' entirety. The record features artwork by Yann Black and Valérie Poulin and will be released as a six-panel digipak CD in an initial pressing of 1,000 copies.
Monarch recorded Omens over a four month period in four different countries with four different producers - Osaka, Japan by Hironori Ochi at Kakurega, Melbourne, Australia by Neil Thomason at Head Gap, Montreal, Canada by Matt Cartman at Crane Studio, and Chicago, IL by Sanford Parker at Engine Studios - then mixed by Sanford Parker and mastered by Collin Jordan at The Boiler Room.
The album features newest member Rob Shaffer (DARK CASTLE, YOB) along with guitarist Shiran Kaïdine (YEAR OF NO LIGHT), bassist MicHell Bidegain, and as always the ethereal, penetrating vocals of Emilie Bresson. The record also includes guest appearances by Atsuchi Sano (BIRUSHANAH), Yailen Munoz (ENSSORCELOR), Eric Quach (THISQUIETARMY), Jeanne Peluard (THE SPARTEENS) and Robert MacManus (ex-GREY DATURAS, ex-Monarch).
A brand new teaser clip for Omens has been constructed to give fans a glimpse of what to expect from the album. Check it out below:
Omens tracklisting:
'Blood Seeress'
'Transylvanian Incantations'
'Black Becomes The Sun'
Continuing their tradition of constantly touring worldwide, Monarch have already confirmed several appearances throughout regions of Europe for February and March, with upcoming tours of Europe, Japan, and North America in the works as well.
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23 ÿíâ 2012
VAN CANTO Members\' Former Band JESTER\'S FUNERAL Offering Back Catalogue As \"Pay What You Want\" Downloads
 German a cappella metal act VAN CANTO vocalist Stefan Schmidt and drummer Bastian Emig played in the German band JESTER'S FUNERAL from 1996 - 2006. Their four album catalogue in now available for free download, although fans are welcome to pay what they want. Go to this location to check out the material and to dowbload. Click here for a career overview.
Van Canto recently issued the following update:
"Our winter tour is over. Thanks to all fans coming to our concerts, we had more than 3500 visitors at 6 shows!
We are very proud of what we have created since 2006 and we are happy that we are allowed to enjoy all these unbelievable moments. We have never expected such a huge response to our music. At the last show in Düsseldorf we played in front of 1000 people, some of them from Sweden, Norway, Holland and Poland. That’s awesome! Thank you Van Cantians!
Special thanks to our special guests from ORDAN OGEN and IN LEGEND and of course thanks to the crew for making the days thrilling and relaxed at the same time.
We will now take a live break, but we’ll be back soon with news from the Van Canto universe. Rakkatakka!"
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23 ÿíâ 2012
SARAH JEZEBEL DEVA - Three Song EP In The Works
 Vocalist SARAH JEZEBEL DEVA has checked in with the following update:
"On Sunday (January 22nd) our drummer Damjan Stefanovic will enter Legacy London Studio's to record his drums on three new songs for a digital release called Malediction. These three tracks will be released prior to our May UK tour, to help promote our shows but to also further promote our last album The Corruption Of Mercy, which was released June 2011 on Listenable Records. We plan of having a special guest on one of the songs which could in turn, end up being our second music video IF our bass player successfully sells one of his limbs to fund it ;)
Tour dates will follow soon, so stay tuned!
Oh, and remember, our lovely guitarist Dan Abela is playing his first ever gig with VOICES (featuring members of AKERCOCKE) on February 18th at The Intrepid Fox in London. Its also their first ever gig, so add them and show some support."
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23 ÿíâ 2012
NAPALM DEATH: Performance Footage Of New Song
 Video footage of British/American grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH performing a new song, "Quarantined", on December 13, 2011 in Sheffield, England can be seen below. The track comes off the band's 14th studio album (excluding the cover album "Leaders Not Followers"), "Utilitarian", which is scheduled for release on February 27 in Europe and February 28 in North America via the band's longtime partner, Century Media Records. The cover artwork (see below) perfectly fits the album's theme and was created by the Danish artist Frode Sylthe, who is also responsible for THE HAUNTED's "rEVOLVEr" artwork.
Vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway explains the album title and concept: "After some deliberation, we have decided on 'Utilitarian' as the album title. We generally try to avoid generic titles, and this seemed to have a lot of scope to it. I won't explain the full meaning of utilitarianism here because it's an ethical theory, and as ethical theories go, the depth and debate around it is quite heavy at times. It has a certain 'morality' aspect to it and that isn't something that drives me, so I also certainly have issues with it."
"So, rather than just nail that straight to the mast, of course we wanted to put our own spin on it by suggesting that those (i.e. the utilitarian in us, perhaps) who try to challenge everything, or fight against conventions, well, we go through periods of real self-doubt where we wonder if we're really making a difference. I suppose the conclusion is that, for the sake of all our freedoms, you should never stop, as even the feeling of resistance is at least a signal to those who would like to entirely control and dominate us — meaning everything from our instinctive behavior to our human entitlement to walk the earth unprovoked.
"Regarding the album overall, the final creases should be ironed out fairly soon, and immediately after that, we thought it would be good to top it off with a few U.K. dates. We've been playing one new song ('Quarantined') out on a tour of Canada and it's been well received, so we hope to perhaps throw in another one for now. Either way, we'll be bouncing off the walls again near you very soon."
NAPALM DEATH last year contributed a brand new track called "Legacy Was Yesterday" to Decibel magazine's monthly flexi disc series. The song — the band's first new material since 2009's "Time Waits for No Slave" LP — was recorded at Rapture Audio with James Walford and mastered by Russ Russell.
"Time Waits For No Slave" entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 95. The CD, which was released in the U.S. in February 2009 via Century Media Records, was recorded with producer Russ Russell. Drums were tracked at Parlour Studios in Kettering and guitars, bass and vocals were done at Foel Studios in Wales. The band then returned to Parlour for the mixing sessions.
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23 ÿíâ 2012
CHICKENFOOT: Düsseldorf Concert Filmed For German TV
 CHICKENFOOT's January 19, 2012 concert at Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf, Germany was professionally filmed by WDR's (German public TV) series "Rockpalast" and will be premiered on February 27.
A sample clip of CHICKENFOOT's performance is available at this location.
An interview with the entire band can be seen by clicking here.
CHICKENFOOT's sophomore album, "III", sold 42,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 9 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's self-titled debut opened with 49,000 units back in June 2009 to debut at No. 6.
"III" was produced by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, METALLICA) and is the much-anticipated follow-up album to the successful eponymous debut of a rock band packed with successful veterans.
Featuring guitar hero Joe Satriani and former VAN HALEN members Michael Anthony (bass) and Sammy Hagar (vocals), CHICKENFOOT's touring lineup includes legendary drummer/musician Kenny Aronoff, who is filling in for Chad Smith while Smith hits the road with his main band, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS. | 0 | |
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23 ÿíâ 2012
NICKO MCBRAIN, CHRIS SLADE Take Part In 'Living Legends Jam' At NAMM (Video)
 Nicko McBrain (IRON MAIDEN) and Chris Slade (ex-AC/DC) took part in the "Living Legends Jam" on January 20 on the main lobby stage at at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that is taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can now watch video footage of the jam in two parts below.
The following artists were scheduled to take part in the "Living Legends Jam":
* Bob Berryhill (THE SAFARIS)
* Dennis Tufano (THE BUCKINGHAMS)
* John Payne (ASIA)
* Robert Sarzo (HURRICANE)
* Scott Warren (DIO)
* Roger Fischer (HEART)
* Nicko McBrain (IRON MAIDEN)
* Pete Lockett
* Roger Wheeler (SWEET REASONS)
* Jeff Pevar (STARSHIP, JOE COCKER)
* Richie Castellano and Buck Dharma (BLUE ÖYSTER CULT)
* Doug Rappoeport (EDGAR WINTER BAND)
* Joey Mollandj (BADFINGER)
* Christy McKinnon
* Teddy Zig Zag (GUNS & ROSES, ALICE COOPER)
* Koko Powell (SPENCER DAVIS, EDGAR WINTER)
* Jeff Ganz (JOHNNY WINTER, JOHN LEE HOOKER)
* Sean McNabb (QUIET RIOT, DOKKEN, GREAT WHITE)
* Micky Dolenz (THE MONKEES)
* Terry Hous (XYZ, GREAT WHITE)
* Robin McAuley (Survivor, MSG)
* Jimy Shons (SHADOWS OF KNIGHT)
* Bobby Kimball (TOTO)
* Alan White (YES, PLASTIC ONO BAND)
* Denny Seiwell (WINGS, ART GARFUNKEL, JAMES BROWN)
* Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT)
* Chris Slade (AC/DC, ASIA)
This year's NAMM marks the 110th anniversary of the legendary trade show and is the meeting place for musical instrument retailers to view and purchase the latest musical innovations being shown by more than 1,400 manufacturers. | 0 | |
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23 ÿíâ 2012
TARJA TURUNEN Performs In Slovakia; Video Available
 Fan-filmed video footage of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's January 20 performance at Majestic Music Club in Bratislava, Slovakia can be seen below.
Turunen's new project, HARUS, last month released a CD/DVD/Blu-ray, entitled "In Concert - Live At Sibelius Hall".
The HARUS live album/DVD was made available worldwide by earMUSIC in collaboration with Edel's classic music division Berlin Classics. This joint venture from two music labels apparently far away from each other would probably sound bizarre at first sight (a label operating in alternative and metal music with one representing traditional classical music artists). The reason lies beneath the many sides of Tarja Turunen's music.
The first output of HARUS features traditional and emotional music from Finland presented together with more international repertoire.
Tarja's sophomore solo album, "What Lies Beneath", sold around 1,300 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 24 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.
"What Lies Beneath" was released in North America on September 14, 2010 via The End Records.
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23 ÿíâ 2012
BIOHAZARD Frontman 'Never Missed A Step'
 BIOHAZARD bassist/vocalist Scott Roberts was rushed to the hospital prior to the kick-off concert of the band's "Persistence Tour 2012" on Friday, January 20 in Deinze, Belgium.
"Persistence Tour 2012", which also includes SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, TERROR, WALLS OF JERICHO, LIONHEART and CRUSHING CASPARS, played Oberhausen, Germany last night before moving to Hamburg on Sunday.
Commented the group: "Great news. Scott's alive and well! [He] made it out of the hospital with all new blood and fluids in his system, 100% BIOHAZARD! He never missed a step! Mad props to him for being a hardcore/metal trooper and sticking it out, anyone else would had quit the tour! We just rocked Oberhausen, Germany. Hamburg, here we come!"
The first in a series of video clips featuring footage from the road can be seen below.
BIOHAZARD's new album, "Reborn In Defiance", was released in Europe on Friday (January 20) via Nuclear Blast Records.
Not only is "Reborn In Defiance" BIOHAZARD's first original lineup album in 18 years, but it also marks the last album recorded by the band before the departure of bassist and co-vocalist Evan Seinfeld. The effort remains a testament to the four founding members (Billy Graziadei, Bobby Hambel, Evan Seinfeld and Danny Schuler) and their unique chemistry.
Having last recorded and toured as the fundamental lineup with the release of "State Of The World Address" back in 1994, BIOHAZARD reformed with all four original members back in 2008 to commemorate the band's 20th anniversary. They went back out on the road together over the next two years, during which time inspiration struck.
The legendary Toby Wright (ALICE IN CHAINS, METALLICA, SEVENDUST, KORN) was brought in to produce the 13-track "Reborn In Defiance", which was recorded in Los Angeles.
BIOHAZARD bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld left the band in June 2011 after the band's new CD was completed and was replaced by Roberts, who played on the band's 2005 "Means To An End" album and has been part of the BIOHAZARD extended family since.
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23 ÿíâ 2012
EDGUY, MOONSPELL, EPICA, SEPTICFLESH Confirmed For Metalfest 2012
 EDGUY, MOONSPELL, EPICA and SEPTICFLESH are the latest acts confirmed for Metalfest 2012 which will hit the following countries next May and June: Austria, Germany, Poland, Croatia, Italy, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. | 0 | |
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23 ÿíâ 2012
FEAR OF DOMINATION - New ‘Destroy & Dominate’ Video Online
 FEAR OF DOMINATION have released the music video for the track ‘Destroy & Dominate’ off the band’s latest album Create. Control. Exterminate. Watch the video below:
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23 ÿíâ 2012
DIMESLAND Debut EP Release Date, Tracklisting Released
 DIMESLAND – featuring members of THE RESIDENTS and WILD HUNT - will release their debut EP entitled Creepmoon, on February 14th, via Vendlus Records.
Creepmoon EP tracklisting is as follows:
‘Trophy Wives Under The Influence’
‘Architect’
‘Revlev’
‘Degradation Suite’
‘Ghastly Maneuvering’
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23 ÿíâ 2012
OVERLORDE\'s Medieval Metal Too Due In March
 North Carolina's first ever heavy metal band OVERLORDE will finally see a full length release Medieval Metal Too from Heaven And Hell Records on March 6th.
Overlorde was born in 1979 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, by 1985 they released the legendary Medieval Metal four-song demo that sold 10,000 copies worldwide. Metal Blade records then took notice and placed the band's song 'Keeper Of The Flame' on their Metal Massacre XIII compilation album that has sold over 40,000 copies worldwide. Overlorde then would slip into obscurity and lore. European interest in obscure cult metal particularly US bands would revive much interest in the band. For many years the way fans could obtain the recordings were the poor quality downloads and Youtube.
Now after almost 30 years this material will finally be released on CD with never before released tracks all fully re-mastered by Jaime King at The Basement Studios in North Carolina. Cover design provide by TJ Designs who has done a fine job of bringing the classic demo's cover into 2012 Also history liner notes and photo gallery will be included as has come to be expected of the Lost Relics Series.
Overlorde SR - Medieval Metal Too tracklist:
'Full Speed Ahead'
'Keeper of the Flame'
'Enchantress of the Night'
'The Year 2525'
'Knights of the Realm'
'So Be It'
'Troube'
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23 ÿíâ 2012
THE FIRSTBORN Release ‘Eight Flashing Lances’ For Streaming
 Portuguese experimental avant-garde metallers THE FIRSTBORN have unveiled a new track entitled ‘Eight Flashing Lances’ from their fourth album Lions Among Men, which is set for release on March 5th via Rastilho Records. Listen to the track below: | 0 | |
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23 ÿíâ 2012
HUMANGLED To Release Odd Ethics EP In March Via Abyss Records
 Italian death metal act HUMANGLED have recently completed recording a four-song follow up to their 2010 full-length, Fractal. Entitled Odd Ethics, the EP is set to be released in early/mid 2012 through Abyss Records. Odd Ethics was tracked at Italy's Mel-1 Studios. Sound production was handled by Dan Swanö (ex-EDGE OF SANITY, BLOODBATH, NIGHTINGALE) at Unisound Studios. Cover art for Odd Ethics was designed by artist Marko Somero. | 0 | |
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23 ÿíâ 2012
MOTÖRHEAD - 1916 Vinyl Coming In March From Back On Black Records
 Back On Black Records will release a vinyl LP edition of MOTÖRHEAD's 1916 album on March 12th. Motörhead's ninth studio album was originally released in February 1991 via WTG Records. | 0 | |
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23 ÿíâ 2012
VINTERBLOT Release ‘Upon A Reign Of Ashes’ Video
 Pagan death metallers VINTERBLOT have released the video for the track ‘Upon A Reign Of Ashes’ off their forthcoming album entitled Nether Collapse.
The video was directed by Salvatore Perrone ( DEVILDRIVER, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE).
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23 ÿíâ 2012
DARK AVENGER - New Album Mixed And Mastered By Producer MICHAEL WAGENER
 Renowned producer Michael Wagener, who was a founder of ACCEPT and worked with METALLICA, OZZY OSBOURNE, SKID ROW, DOKKEN, RAVEN, STRYPER, POISON, MEGADETH, ALICE COOPER, HELLOWEEN and TESTAMENT, among others, will work on the new album of the Brazilian band DARK AVENGER, entitled Tales of Avalon: The Lament.
Wagener, who is doing the mixing and mastering said: "I feel that coming to market is a great album of pure heavy metal!" | 0 | |
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23 ÿíâ 2012
BLINDED RAIN Announce Lineup Change; Release ‘Sandcastle Star’ Video
 Finnish hard rock metallers BLINDED RAIN, who have been on hiatus for the last two years, has announced their return and lineup change. Pekka Rinne will be replacing Leonard on drums for future releases and gigs.
The band are also planning on releasing new material later in the year.
Blinded Rain has released the video for the track ‘Sandcastle Star’ off the band's 2008 album Destination Unknown.
Editing cinematography and manuscript for the video were all completed by Jaakko Lepistö and Kaide. | 0 | |
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23 ÿíâ 2012
RPWL To Release Beyond Man And Time Album On March 13th; Artwork, Tracklisting Revealed
 12 years after the formation of one of Germany's most successful art rock bands the Freising quintet RPWL takes its first shot at a concept album. Beyond Man And Time is a musical journey through the world outside of Platon's cave. On March 13th in North America and on March 9th in Europe, the record will be released in a standard version as well as an exclusive bonus edition that includes an audio book. The record will also be presented live across Europe in April 2012.
In addition to the regular version of the album there will also be a bonus edition limited of 2,000 copies. This exclusive edition includes an additional audio book that connects the music even more closely to the philosophical approach, plus a topographic map of the new world that is to be explored. Also, RPWL listeners are to be given a special live experience: audiences will be introduced to the record on an extensive European tour in April 2012.
The material is the perfect start for the five musicians as they were translating it into music. They create musical themes for every single character on Beyond Man And Time: oriental percussion, expanded Moog-soli and an Indian sitar take care of a well placed, atmospheric and colorful adaptation. That is why the musical journey naturally culminates in a 16-minute-opus called 'The Fisherman', and ends on a calm and meditative note with 'The Noon'.
"The goal is to open eyes, look further, see more, and see differently. Words that everybody approves of are not going to lead to progress. We call that: "deadlock of the spirit". Too many approaches of our time disappear in the void of the equal - the conformist." -Yogi Lang (vocals)
Tracklisting:
'Transformed'
'We Are What We Are'
'Beyond Man and Time'
'Unchain the Earth'
'The Ugliest Man in the World'
'The Road of Creation'
'Somwhere in Between'
'The Shadow'
'The Wise in the Desert'
'The Fisherman'
'The Noon'
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23 ÿíâ 2012
INSIDE I Sign With Wormholedeath/Aural Music; Debut Album To Be Released
 Norwegian deathcore metallers INSIDE I have signed a deal with label Wormholedeath/Aural Music for the release their debut album Beneath The Circus.
The album was recorded and produced by Espen Hogmo and mastered by Christian Donaldson (THE AGONIST, CRYPTOPSY).
The artwork for the album was made by Colin Marks at RainSong Design. It can be seen below: | 0 | |
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23 ÿíâ 2012
BIBLE OF THE DEVIL Announce For The Love Of Thugs And Fools Release Date, Tracklisting
 Chicago rockers BIBLE OF THE DEVIL have announced that their sixth full-length album entitled For The Love Of Thugs And Fools will be released May 8th via Cruz Del Sur music.
The band recorded the album at Phantom Manor studios in Chicago with engineer Mike Lust recordings.
According to a press release: “For The Love Of Thugs And Fools is viewed by the band as a document of the many characters they have encountered through the life of the band, whether it be in love, loss, friendship, or hatred. Having toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe since the band's inception in late 1999 and living in the volatile urban environment Chicago, where encounters with crime, violence, and 'street justice' are unavoidable, there has been much subject matter for the band to draw from. Embracing the philosophy that a bottle of whiskey and some loud guitar is often the best cure available for these challenges and ordeals, Bible Of The Devil have chosen to document their grievances in the form of one devastating Rock n' Roll platter."
Singer/guitarist Mark Hoffmann commented: "The few years since the last full-length have been like a dare, A dare to create a soaring, punishing rock n' roll record of this magnitude. It is a dare that we have been forced to answer ourselves."
Tracklisting is as follows:
‘Sexual Overture/While You Were Away’
‘Out For Blood’
‘Anytime’
‘The Parcher’
‘(I Know What Is Right) In The Night’
‘Raw & Order’
‘Can't Turn Off The Sun’
‘Yer Boy’
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23 ÿíâ 2012
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23 ÿíâ 2012
INTO ETERNITY Recruits Female Singer For Upcoming Shows
 Regina, Saskatchewan-based Canadian extreme progressive metallers INTO ETERNITY have recruited Amanda Kiernan of the Edmonton, Alberta-based metal band THE ORDER OF CHAOS as their new touring singer.
States Amanda: "This is a wonderful opportunity for me that I couldn't pass up. I look forward to this experience. However, THE ORDER OF CHAOS will remain my number one priority."
INTO ETERNITY vocalist Stu Block was recently recruited by power metal giants ICED EARTH, with whom he recorded the band's latest CD, "Dystopia".
INTO ETERNITY earlier in the month posted studio and rehearsal footage of their new song "Fukushima", written about the Fukushima Daiichi, Japan nuclear disaster (a series of equipment failures, nuclear meltdowns, and releases of radioactive materials at the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011). You can now watch the one-and-a-half-minute clip below.
As previously reported, Canadian label War On Music Records will issue several albums by INTO ETERNITY for the first time ever on vinyl. "Dead Or Dreaming" (2001), "Buried In Oblivion" (2004) and "Scattering Of The Ashes" (2006) will be made available, each as a limited LP release, starting in early spring 2012.
INTO ETERNITY's signature sound has often been described as a hybrid of latter-day DEATH and CONTROL DENIED, combined with the technical stylings of DREAM THEATER.
Commented INTO ETERNITY singer/guitarist Tim Roth: "The new songs are coming along quite well and we'll have two new songs finished and mixed in the upcoming weeks. So far five songs have been recorded (30 minutes) and we are looking forward to get working on the next batch of new INTO ETERNITY songs.
"2012 also brings some great news for vinyl-loving fans. Century Media contacted us about releasing our albums on vinyl. It has always been a dream of ours to have our collection put out on vinyl. Thanks to Charley at War On Music Records for finally making this dream a reality. I know a lot of fans have asked us over the years for vinyl, so this is really great news!"
INTO ETERNITY is among the confirmed bands for the 11th edition of the Manitoba Metalfest, set to take place February 24-25 at The Zoo in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Watch www.waronmusic.com for details and pre-orders for the the upcoming vinyl releases.
INTO ETERNITY last year released its first new material since 2008 in the form of a new song called "Sandstorm". The track, which is available on iTunes and Bandcamp, features guest death vocals by Rob Doherty and marks the recording debut of Newbury, who was previously known in the western Canadian metal scene as a member of Edmonton, Alberta-based group DEATH TOLL RISING.
"Sandstorm" was written the day the USA took out Osama Bin Laden, and is inspired by the events that transpired.
INTO ETERNITY's last album, "The Incurable Tragedy", came out in 2008 via Century Media.
Pictured below: Amanda Kiernan
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23 ÿíâ 2012
ALTAR: Career-Spanning Collection Released
 "Dark Domains", a collection of tracks recorded by long-defunct Swedish death metallers ALTAR during their six-year existence from 1989 to 1995, has been made available through Konqueror Records. The 17-track compilation was remastered by Swedish multi-instrumentalist and producer extraordinaire Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio in Sweden and features a brand new exclusive album cover artwork and layout by Poland's Kontamination Design.
This "Dark Domains" compilation CD is dedicated in loving memory of the late Mieszko Talarczyk (NASUM, ex-ALTAR).
"Dark Domains" track listing:
01. Nothing Human (1992 CD)
02. Lifeless Passion (1992 CD)
03. Daymare / A Message From The Grave (1992 CD)
04. Decapitated (1992 CD)
05. Ex Oblivione (1992 CD)
06. Sleeping Prophet (1993 Demo)
07. Floodgates Of Emotions (1993 Demo)
08. Darklight (1993 Demo)
09. Violent Acts (1994 Demo)
10. Days Forever Grey (1994 Demo)
11. Severed On The Attic (1991 Demo)
12. Decapitated (1991 Demo)
13. Hallucinations (1991 Demo)
14. No Flesh… (1991 Demo)
15. Instrumental (1995 Demo)
16. Severed On The Attic (1992 CD)
17. No Flesh… (1992 CD)
Featuring never-before-seen photos carefully hand-picked by ALTAR, "Dark Domains" is the ultimate collector's gem that every old-school death metal fan will ever need to possess. | 0 | |
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23 ÿíâ 2012
INMORIA Announces New Singer
 INMORIA — the Swedish project featuring Christer Andersson (TAD MOROSE) on guitar, Dan Eriksson (ex-TAD MOROSE) on keyboards, Tommi Karppanen (MORGANA LEFAY, TAD MOROSE), and Peter Moren (TAD MOROSE, STEEL ATTACK) on drums — has recruited Ronny Hemlin (STEEL ATTACK, TAD MOROSE) as its new singer following the departure of Danish vocalist Søren "Nico" Adamsen (ARTILLERY). | 0 | |
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22 ÿíâ 2012
EPICA - First Requiem For The Indifferent Teaser Available
 Dutch symphonic rockers EPICA will release their new album, Requiem For The Indifferent, in Europe on March 9th and the US and Canada on March 13th via Nuclear Blast.
Says the band: "Here we are with the first official teaser. This time however we're doing it like no one has done before, by weekly releasing an extra layer of music, giving our fans a little more insight in the complexity and the different aspects of Epica's music. As this is the first video in the series, you'll only hear Arien's drums. However, the next seven weeks we will add layer by layer, and make the sample longer and longer. Through these videos we will also weekly release backstage pictures, pieces of the album artwork, tour updates, etc, to make the wait for the album just a little bit more bearable!"
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22 ÿíâ 2012
LYRIEL Stream New Track Online
 German gothic/folk rock band LYRIEL are gearing up for the February 24th release of their new album, Leverage, via AFM Records. The new song, 'White Lily', can be heard streaming below: | 0 | |
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22 ÿíâ 2012
KISSIN\' DYNAMITE - \'Money, Sex & Power\' Video Posted; Digital Single Released
 German high-energy rockers KISSIN' DYNAMITE, who are gearing up for a March 23rd release of their new album, Money, Sex & Power, through AFM Records, recently shot two videos in Nuremberg, Germany. The band shot clips for the title track and 'I Will Be King'.
The new video for 'Money, Sex & Power' can be seen below:
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22 ÿíâ 2012
LACRYMA SANGUINE - Amongst These Walls Artwork Revealed
 Brazilian death/doom metal band LACRYMA SANGUINE have revealed the cover of their upcoming album, Amongst These Walls, created by Rodrigo Bueno (AGONY VOICES, DEFORMED SLUT and DYING EMBERS) who also created the booklet art for their EP, As The Autumn Ends. Amongst These Walls will be released and distributed by the Chilean label FunerART. | 0 | |
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22 ÿíâ 2012
THE NEW BLACK - \'Soon\' Video Debuts
 German rockers THE NEW BLACK - featuring SINNER guitarist Christof Leim - have issued the following update:
"Wow, has it been a year already since II: Better In Black came out??? Oh yeah! On January, 21st we released our second album, and we're still damn proud of it. Time really does fly if you're having fun, huh?
To celebrate this, we have a nice little clip for you that has been sitting in the vaults for a while. It's for the song 'Soon', the psychedelic weirdness that was released as a bonus track to the CD version only. Not available on iTunes et al. This tune underwent quite a transition, in fact it was written when Fludid sang his part - and then Fabs changed the music underneath the vocals again. So there's an almost entirely different version floating around, but we like this better, it's heavier.
Directed by our very own Fludid, so it naturally features hot chicks. Haha! Enjoy!" | 0 | |
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