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20 ñåí 2011
VAN HALEN Has Not Yet Signed With COLUMBIA
 According to the usually reliable unofficial VAN HALEN web site Van Halen News Desk, VAN HALEN has yet to officially ink a deal with Columbia despite rumors that the band had signed with the label after spending its entire 35-year career at Warner Bros. An "inside source" tells VHND.com that "there have indeed been serious talks between the parties, but that, as of today, there is no signed deal," reads a posting on the site.
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20 ñåí 2011
MYSTIC PROPHECY: New Song Available For Streaming
 Greek/German heavy metallers MYSTIC PROPHECY will release their seventh album, "Raven Lord", on November 25 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at Prophecy Music Factory studios with singer/producer Roberto Dimitri Liapakis (MYSTIC PROPHECY, SUICIDAL ANGELS, VALLEY'S EVE, INSIDEAD) and was mixed by Fredrik Nordström (DIMMU BORGIR, ARCH ENEMY, IN FLAMES). The effort marks the recording debut of the band's new drummer, Claudio Sisto, who joined MYSTIC PROPHECY in June 2010. The artwork was created by Jonas Kawalek, who previously with the group on their fifth album, "Satanic Curses".
"Raven Lord" track listing:
01. Ravenlord
02. Die Now
03. Eyes Of The Devil
04. Cross Of Lies
05. Endless Fire
06. Wings Of Destiny
07. Damned Tonight
08. Hollow
09. Reckoning Day
10. Back With The Storm
Bonus Track:
11. Miracle Man (OZZY OSBOURNE COVER)
The song "Ravenlord" is available for streaming in the YouTube clip below.
MYSTIC PROPHECY mainman Roberto Dimitri Liapakis previously stated about "Raven Lord": "MYSTIC PROPHECY is now more than ever in a turning point in their history. 'Fireangel' overcame our expectations and our fans have shown us their support in the best possible way. The tour we did with STRATOVARIUS gave the band the chance to get a very good sense of unity and groove which is generated by every member contributing to whole which finally is presented to the fans. This is what will make a difference in our upcoming album. The feeling of unity, amongst us, enhances the effect we bring out. More power, more feeling, more combined ideas, more diversity, but all in the thread that goes through it all which is MYSTIC PROPHECY. Two minds work better than one, so imagine all five of us contributing equally to the final result. I am confident that we'll do our best to express what's in our souls and hope the fans like it. Up 'till now we seem to have a common ground so this album will only enforce this bond with our fans and help us create new ones."
"Fireangel", the sixth album from the MYSTIC PROPHECY, entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 77.
MYSTIC PROPHECY in 2008 announced the addition of DESCENDING/ex-NIGHTRAGE guitarist Constantine to the group's ranks.
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20 ñåí 2011
SYN:DROM Hard At Work On Sophomore Album
 Swedish death metallers SYN:DROM are currently writing material for their sophomore album for a 2012 release via ViciSolum Productions. According to the band, the forthcoming CD will contain "the most powerful and aggressive material" the group has ever created. | 0 | |
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20 ñåí 2011
TOXOCARA To Release \'AtmosFear\' In October
 Dutch death metallers TOXOCARA will release their third studio album, "AtmosFear", on October 14 via Twilight-Vertrieb.
According to a press release, "TOXOCARA is a five-headed technical death metal machine from The Netherlands. Bombastic, ultra low-tuned industrial influences characterize the new TOXOCARA sound! This new TOXOCARA album emphasizes the quality and growth of TOXOCARA's music. A perfect combination of slow and fast guitars, excellent overclocked click-track drumming liquored in thick sample sounds."
"AtmosFear" track listing:
01. Black Widow
02. Annihilation By The Ankar (Marionettes of War)
03. Confessions of the Black Regiment
04. Moryty Holodom (Holodomor)
05. Bravo Two Zero
06. Flashlight Shadows
07. Towards the Perpetual Labyrinth
08. The Kempeitai Hordes of Hirohito
09. The Red House Report
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20 ñåí 2011
RAGNAROK Parts Ways With REGAIN RECORDS, Seeks New Label Home
 Norwegian black metallers RAGNAROK have ended their collaboration with Regain Records and are currently seeking a new label home. Interested record companies can contact the band via their management at patriciathomas@btinternet.com.
Formed in 1994, RAGNAROK's latest album, "Collectors Of The King", was released in 2010 after a six-year hiatus, during which time RAGNAROK changed its lineup almost entirely, with drummer and founder member Jontho remaining the only original member. The group is rounded out by Hans Fyrste (vocals), DezeptiCunt (bass and backing vocals) and Bolverk (guitar).
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20 ñåí 2011
DAMIAN WILSON Retrospective Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
 British singer Damian Wilson (THRESHOLD, LANDMARQ, AYREON) has revealed the artwork and track listing for his upcoming compilation album, "I Thought The World Was Listening. 1997-2011", to be released on October 28. The 31-track, two-disc set features remastered tracks from throughout Wilson's solo career, re-recorded versions of important songs and previously unreleased new material.
Disc 1
01. Disciple
02. Commune
03. Beating Inside
04. Please Don't Leave Me 'Til I Leave You
05. Never Close The Door
06. One Life
07. A Long Way Home
08. Naturally *
09. Homegrown (original demo version)
10. Adam's Child
11. Quietly Spoken *
12. When I Leave This Land
13. She's Like A Fable (feat. Rick Wakeman)
14. Spin **
15. See You There ***
16. Wedding Song **
Disc 2
01. Array Of Lights **
02. Brightest Way
03. Light In The Middle
04. Smile
05. For The One I Long **
06. Warning Light
07. Moment Of Your Doubt **
08. Naked
09. Subway
10. Fine Weather *
11. Nothing In This World Remains The Same *
12. Just The Way It Goes
13. Feels Good
14. Nothing Without You
15. Part Of Me *
* New version
** Previously unreleased
*** Hidden track on Disciple
"I Thought The World Was Listening. 1997-2011" will be released on CD and as a digital download.
An acoustic solo tour in support of the set is being planned for November.
The album can be pre-ordered until October 10. The pre-order package includes:
* A signed copy of the CD
* A bonus CD as digital download, featuring the live set Damian did in 2006 with STREAM OF PASSION
* A DAMIAN WILSON BAND t-shirt - 2 designs to choose from.
* A DAMIAN WILSON BAND stick-on tattoo
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20 ñåí 2011
SCARPOINT: \'The Mask Of Sanity\' Out Now
 Swedish metallers SCARPOINT have just released their sophomore album, "The Mask Of Sanity", via Supernova Records. The CD was recorded at Fear and Loathing — the Stockholm studio owned by members of MESHUGGAH and CLAWFINGER — with producer Jocke Skog of CLAWFINGER and features a guest appearance by MESHUGGAH guitarist Fredrik Thordendal.
"The Mask Of Sanity" track listing:
01. The Unknown, The Extinct
02. Numb
03. Ancient Curse
04. Bleeding Me Dry
05. The Mask Of Sanity
06. Only Truth
07. Hate Will Prevail
08. Ugly
09. Extermination
10. Despicable Lies
11. Last Winter
12. Burning In Hell
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20 ñåí 2011
CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED: Another New Song Available For Streaming
 "Ashes Falling Upon Us", a brand new song from CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED — the project led by acclaimed metal drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE) — can be streamed using the SoundCloud player below. The track comes off the band's sophomore album, "Cold Winds On Timeless Days", which is scheduled for release on October 11 via Metal Blade Records. Audiohammer's Jason Suecof produced and Mark Lewis mixed, while mastering was handled by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (SEPULTURA, SUFFOCATION, UNEARTH) in New Windsor, New York. Christy states, "It's 12 songs of crushing heavy metal and I CAN'T WAIT for everyone to hear it.
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20 ñåí 2011
BOLT THROWER Albums To Be Reissued On Vinyl
 The last three albums from British extreme metal pioneers BOLT THROWER — "Mercenary" (1998), "Honour Valour Pride" (2001) and "Those Once Loyal" (2005) — will be reissued on vinyl on October 24 via Metal Blade Records. All three albums will be released as gatefold LPs in colored vinyl, limited to 1.000 units each.
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20 ñåí 2011
MARTYR: \'Circle Of 8\' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
 "Circle Of 8", a brand new song from Dutch old-school metallers MARTYR, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track is the title cut of the band's new album, which is scheduled for release in Europe on November 7 via Metal Blade Records. The CD contains 11 new tracks and a re-recording of fan favorite "Speed Of Samurai".
"Circle Of 8" track listing:
01. D.I.
02. Afterlife
03. Art Of Deception
04. Circle Of 8
05. All Warriors Bleed
06. The Uninvited
07. Insensible Scream
08. Scene Of Hell
09. Fake
10. Justified Killing
11. Locked
12. Speed Of Samurai
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19 ñåí 2011
BEHEMOTH Frontman To Remain On \'The Voice Of Poland\'
 Despite receiving "a record number of complaints from viewers," Poland's national television station TVP has refused to fire BEHEMOTH frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski from the Polish version of the hit singing competition "The Voice", dubbed "The Voice Of Poland".
A draft resolution calling for the dismissal of Darski from "The Voice Of Poland" show was proposed by three of the TVP council's 15 member-board after protests by conservative bishops.
The bishops lashed out at TVP for its hiring of Darski, who was found innocent last month of offending religious feelings in connection with a September 2007 incident when he reportedly called the Catholic Church "the most murderous cult on the planet" during the band's performance in Gdynia and tore up a copy of the Bible, calling it "a book of lies."
Rochstar, the company that produces "The Voice Of Poland", has defended Darski's participation in the program, explaining that he has proven to be "a warm and friendly man with a great sense of humor" during his participation in the show.
Ryszard Nowak, head of the All-Polish Committee for Defense Against Sects, called Nergal "a Satanist and blasphemous criminal," adding that his presence on the talent show is a "scandal."
Even though TVP has chosen not to dismiss Darski from "The Voice", the Polish national daily newspaper Rzeczpospolita reported that the TV station considered replacing the BEHEMOTH frontman on the program, but opted against it, in part because several of the show's episodes have already been taped and are scheduled to be broadcast until late October.
It was previously reported in the Polish media that the producers of "The Voice Of Poland" were hoping that Nergal's presence on the program would attract a new audience as well as improve its chances of competing against rival television talent-show franchise "X Factor".
"The Voice Of Poland" reportedly gets around 2.2 million viewers an episode.
In a recent interview with Terrorizer magazine, Nergal stated about his new television gig, "It's going to be fun. The first black metal judge ever in history doing a mainstream thing, you know? People are going to freak out! Some are going to love it, some are going to fucking hate it. But that's what this music has always been about, right? To provoke, to cause different opinions. The more extreme opinions, the better, I think."
He added of the attention he has received in his home country, "This so-called celebrity life is not my environment at all, but I am a part of it if I want it or not. So it's been crazy. Then the whole case with my sickness and me getting out alive [Nergal was diagnosed with leukemia in August 2010 and underwent a bone marrow transplant procedure in December. — Ed.], it just brought some extra attention to it. And there's definitely some people that want to make some money on it because it's a cool story for them to write about and stuff, but I was like, 'Okay, if they're going to make money, I want to have my share, too.' I was away from music and away from being active live for a good year, so yeah, I need to get something in return!"
The American version of "The Voice" was a big hit for NBC and helped breathe new life into the careers of coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green.
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19 ñåí 2011
METALLICA: Pro-Shot Footage Of Yankee Stadium Concert
 Official Metallica.com footage of METALLICA's pre-show meet-and-greet, tuning-room jam and performance at the September 14 "Big Four" concert at Yankee Stadium in New York City can be viewed below.
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19 ñåí 2011
MEGADETH Films \'Public Enemy No. 1\' Video
 MEGADETH filmed a video on Saturday (September 17) in Santa Clarita, California for the band's the new single, "Public Enemy No. 1". The clip was shot on a movie set where old Westerns are filmed. Bassist David Ellefson states in a video message (see below), "We have never shot a video like this before; there’s actually animals in the movie and that's all we can say."
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19 ñåí 2011
ARGONAUTS Performs Live For First Time; Video Available
 ARGONAUTS, the new band featuring former THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN and BURNT BY THE SUN members alongside MUNICIPAL WASTE drummer Dave Witte and EAST OF THE WALL bassist Brett Bamberger, made its live debut this past Saturday, September 17 at GWAR-B-Q at the National Theater in Richmond, Virginia. | 0 | |
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19 ñåí 2011
JUDAS PRIEST In Belo Horizonte: TV Report, Performance Footage Available
 TV Alterosa aired a two-minute video report on JUDAS PRIEST's September 13, 2011 concert at Chevrolet Hall in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. You can now watch it below. Also available is fan-filmed video footage of the show.
The band's setlist was as follows:
01. Rapid Fire
02. Metal Gods
03. Heading Out To The Highway
04. Judas Rising
05. Starbreaker
06. Victim Of Changes
07. Never Satisfied
08. Diamonds & Rust (JOAN BAEZ cover)
09. Dawn Of Creation
10. Prophecy
11. Night Crawler
12. Turbo Lover
13. Beyond The Realms Of Death
14. The Sentinel
15. Blood Red Skies
16. The Green Manalishi (With The Two Pronged Crown) (FLEETWOOD MAC cover)
17. Breaking The Law
18. Painkiller
Encore:
19. The Hellion
20. Electric Eye
21. Hell Bent For Leather
22. You've Got Another Thing Comin'
Encore 2:
23. Living After Midnight
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19 ñåí 2011
DRAGONSCLAW: \'Defenders Of The Skies\' Video Posted Online
 "Defenders Of The Skies", the new video from Sydney, Australia-based "epic, aggressive" metallers DRAGONSCLAW, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's forthcoming debut album, "Prophecy", which features guest vocals from Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) and Alessandro Del Vecchio (EDGE OF FOREVER, EDEN'S CURSE).
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19 ñåí 2011
LANTLÔS - Agape Album Details Revealed
 The third album from German metallers LANTLÔS, entitled Agape, will be released on October 28th via Prophecy Productions. The album artwork, created by Herbst, can be seen below:
Agape tracklisting:
'Intrauterin'
'Bliss'
'Bloody Lips And Paper Skin'
'You Feel Like Memories'
'Eribo - I Collect The Stars'
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19 ñåí 2011
CHICKENFOOT \'III\' EPK - Part 1
 The first of a three-part EPK (Electronic Press Kit) featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of CHICKENFOOT's sophomore album, "Chickenfoot III", can be seen below. Also available is the sixth episode in an every-other-day podcast series where you get to go behind the scenes and hear the members of CHICKENFOOT give background behind each song on the CD plus listen a clip of the tunes. | 0 | |
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19 ñåí 2011
CRYSALYS Announce New Guitarist
 Italian metallers CRYSALYS have issued the following update:
"Crysalys are REALLY happy to introduce their new guitarist to the fans, his name is Lorenzo Marcelloni (NACOM, ETHEREAL FAUN). His enthusiasm towards the project, his passion for music, his talent for music combined with his modesty have made him a perfect member for the band." | 0 | |
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19 ñåí 2011
THE MAGNIFICENT To Release Debut Album Via Frontiers In November; Audio Samples Available
 Frontiers Records has announce the release of the self-titled debut album from THE MAGNIFICENT, on November 4th in Europe and November 1st in North America.
With Scandinavia becoming more and more the promised land for quality melodic rock bands, it was just natural that Frontiers would dig deep in the scene to find and expose the best new talents around. Then imagine if two of the most gifted guys from the prog metal scene in two different Scandinavian countries decided to join forces in a monumental new band project. The result should be nothing but stunning right? Then get this: CIRCUS MAXIMUS singer extraordinaire Michael Eriksen from Norway and Finnish producer/guitarist Torsti Spoof (of LEVERAGE fame) have decided to join forces together in a new melodic rock band, aptly called The Magnificent.
With the help of musicians including Rolf Pilve on drums, Sami Norbacka on bass and Jukka Karinen on keyboards, The Magnificent offer a monster melodic rock album, a record melting the contemporary sound of BROTHER FIRETRIBE and classic EUROPE, with obvious hints to the fathers of the genre: JOURNEY and FOREIGNER.
Songwriting contributions also come from Pekka Heino (Brother Firetribe, Leverage), Tomppa Nikulainen (Brother Firetribe), Tuomas Heikkinen (Leverage), Mats Haugen (Circus Maximus), Kimmo Blom (URBAN TAKE) and others.
Torsti Spoof said: “A lot of my musical influences come from the 80s and I always wanted to make an album in that spirit. Now the dream has came true! This one was truly a joyride. Great musicians, songwriters and an AMAZING Michael Eriksen! I think together we`ve made a perfect blend of the old school songwriting with a big up to date sound”
Michael Eriksen added: “I grew up in the 80s and with this album the 80s are BACK! Working together with Torsti has been a privilege and I believe together we have created a rock album that will apply to all fans of rock music out there. So turn up the volume and enjoy!”
The Magnificent tracklisting:
'Holding On To Your Love'
'Cheated By Love'
Memories'
'Angel'
'Satin & Lace'
'Love`s On The Line'
'Bullets'
'Smoke & Fire'
'Tired Of Dreaming'
'If It Takes All Night'
'Lost'
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19 ñåí 2011
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS - New Maria Magdelena EP Audio Sample Online
 Austria's VISIONS OF ATLANTIS will release new material on October 21st as an EP, called Maria Magdelena. The third audio sample featuring 40 seconds of the track 'Change Of Tides' can be heard below. Every week a new sample will be released.
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19 ñåí 2011
LUNACODE Announce New Album Release Date, Tracklisting
 LUNOCODE’s first full length album entitled Celestial Harmonies, will be released January 10th, 2012 via Spider Rock Promotion, for worldwide digital distribution.
The track ‘Heart Of The World’ is a remixed and rearranged acoustic version of a song on the band’s EP Last Day Of The Earth; ‘Indifference’ features Olaf Thorsen (LABYRINTH, VISION DIVINE) as a special guitar solo.
1) Sin Cara
2) Heart of the World
3) Indifference (feat. Olaf Thorsen)
4) Misty Visions of an Ordinary Day
5) The Origin of Matter and Mind:
I) On Matter and Mind
II) High
III) The Cosmic Architect
IV) Tree of Life
V) Crossing the Line
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19 ñåí 2011
FARSOT - New Album Due In October; Artwork Revealed
 German black / progressive metallers FARSOT will release their new album, Insects, on October 28th via Prophecy Productions.
The follow-up to IIII was produced under the aegis of Markus Stock in Studio E / Mellrichstadt. Insects picks up where the band's previous releases left off: the listener is enticed to discover, to confront the disturbing dynamics, to feel the deep, earthy mystique. This time, you are going to be faced with a topical framework that is more real than you can ever wish for. | 0 | |
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19 ñåí 2011
RISING Stream Another Song From Forthcoming Debut Album; European Tour Announced
 Danish metallers RISING has posted another new song, 'Sea Of Basalt', which can be heard below, along with the previously posted track, 'Through The Eyes Of Catalysis':
The tracks comes off Rising's forthcoming debut album, To Solemn Ash, which is to be released through Exile On Mainstream on the following dates:
Germany: September 30th
Europe (besides Germany): October 24th
North America: End of January 2012
Rising’s debut effort is produced by new producer talent Jakob Reichert Nielsen, mastered by Alan Douches (CONVERGE, MASTODON, HIGH ON FIRE) and features artwork of renowned Danish artist Jakob Printzlau aka Plastic Kid.
The album features 10 songs and will be made available as CD digifile, LP gatefold 180 gram vinyl and download. | 0 | |
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19 ñåí 2011
ROGUE MALE Upload Video For \'Liar\'
 Belfast, Ireland-based band ROGUE MALE's brand new single, 'Liar', is now available as a free download, exclusively from the band's website. The video for the track can now be seen below: | 0 | |
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19 ñåí 2011
VOODOO SIX - New EP Due November 17th; UK Tour Dates Announced
 UK hard rockers VOODOO SIX - featuring former DIRTY DEEDS bass guitarist Tony Newton are set to release much-anticipated new EP entitled Falling Knives in digital format on November 28. The EP, which will be a special limited edition release, will be available to fans until the end of February. The band will precede the release by kicking off their 14-date UK tour in Leicester on November 17. The tour will finish with a set at this year’s sold-out Hard Rock Hell V Festival in Prestatyn.
The Falling Knives EP comes following the success of last year’s album Fluke? which was mixed by uber studio engineer Mike Fraser (AC/DC, AEROSMITH, METALLICA), and boasted the talent of brand new vocalist and front man Luke Purdie. After an extensive UK tour including supports with legendary British hard rock stalwarts UFO, Voodoo Six sprang into 2011 with another set of dates supporting flamboyant ex-HANOI ROCKS star Michael Monroe.
The new EP will feature three brand new tracks, the eponymous 'Falling Knives', 'Sharp Sand' and 'Stop', as well as three re-worked and re-recorded versions of tracks from the band’s debut album ‘First Hit For Free’, featuring the driving influence of Luke’s illustrious, raunchy vocals.
Founding member and bassist Tony Newton comments: “It’s been great being back in the studio working on new material for the EP and the new album for next year. We wanted to revisit some of our old songs so that fans can expect to hear them in the live set again and experience Luke’s twist on things. We’re really excited about getting back on the road and building up for what is looking to be an energetic 2012 for V6!”
The ‘Falling Knives’ Limited Edition digital EP will be available from November 28 from digital outlets.
Falling Knives Limited Edition EP tracklist:
'Falling Knives'
'Sharp Sand'
'Stop'
'No Friend of Mine'
'Feed My Soul'
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19 ñåí 2011
BLODARV Feature Two Never Before Released Tracks On Shadows Of Tragedy Compilation
 Danish black metallers BLODARV have contributed two tracks to the Shadows Of Tragedy compilation CD which was released this week on Self Mutilation Services. Along with Blodarv, other contributors to the release are NOCTURNAL DEPRESSION, BLACK HATE, ACEDI and GRIMLAIR. Shadows of Tragedy is released in a 500 copies only limited edition CD, which hit the streets on September 16th.
The two tracks contributed by Blodarv are both previously unreleased songs written at the same time as the band’s Civitas Diaboli album, which was itself released on Self Mutilation Services in 2009. The first track, 'Sharpstone Mountain', is effectively a prelude to the tale recounted in the 'Blood Red Rocks' track from Civitas Diaboli, while the second track, 'I Hulernes Rige' is a melancholy acoustic song, which gives Blodarv’s female backing vocalist Satinae Ma a chance to take the lead on vocals.
Blodarv founder and front man Hugin has only recently been allowed to return to performing, following an accident that resulted in extensive surgery to his jaw. It was also revealed this week that he would be collaborating with Norway’s Elenyx (NÅE, COMBATH) and Sweden’s It (ABRUPTUM, VONDUR, OPTHALAMIA) on a new album from NÅE, which is to be recorded partly in Blodarv’s own HammerArt and Studios on the Danish island of Bornholm, and partly in Elenyx’s own recording facilities in Oslo. | 0 | |
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19 ñåí 2011
DRAGONSCLAW Stream Three New Tracks Online
 Sydney, Australia's DRAGONSCLAW have uploaded three tracks to their official Facebook and Reverbnation page, as a preview from their forthcoming debut release Prophecy.
Vocalist Giles Lavery gives a rundown of three streaming tracks below:
‘Darkness Within’: “This track opens our album , it is a heavy Balls to the wall fast powerful dose of metal, it already seems to be favourite amongst those who have heard it and is very much in that JUDAS PRIEST style ... who are of course one of our favourite groups, we think this will be a stormer live too.”
‘Angels In White’: “Probably our most melodic track on the CD, the guitar harmonies and the chorus really stay with you after listening ... this was a very late addition to the album , we were working on a track that wasn't quite coming together and then this one just came out from an idea guitarist Ben Thomas had, He's great, he is a never ending supply of riffs and song ideas, We laid this one down in two nights and it is a fine addition to the CD, needless to say the other track got left behind very quickly... it is very early 80's sounding and hopefully will find favour among the fans of that NWOBHM or early US STEEL scene.”
‘Unknown Horizon’: “Another fantastic riff from Ben , and we called upon Corey Wyer from Australian band THE CURSING STONE for lyrics here, I have Known Corey for years and he's always been a great lyricist ... he did a great job here and this track is a face melting power metal anthem about a deadly entity from another world desending upon earth ... would we survive, I think not?”
Original artwork for the album was designed by Maggotmaster.
The new album features guest vocals from Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE) and Alessandro Del Vecchio (EDGE OF FOREVER, EDENS CURSE).
Alessandro Del Vechio commented on his involvement: "Even if I'm not the typical “metal" singer, as I am known for my melodic stuff, I grew up on the right stuff like DIO, Iron Maiden, BLACK SABBATH so I really enjoyed getting the call from Dragonsclaw. It's music I normally don't sing every day so my performance was genuine and fresh...and that's how a performance should be when you're a guest on a record. Really wish these guys the best!"
In the footage below, Blaze Bayley introduces himself and talks about the song, 'Prophecy Is A Lie', before recording his vocals for the track, which will be featured on the band's upcoming debut album, entitled Prophecy. In the second clip, Dragonsclaw frontman Giles Lavery lays down some vocals for the debut: | 0 | |
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