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17 сен 2010
LADY GAGA Dances To METALLICA\'s \'Metal Militia\'
 Fan-filmed video footage of Lady Gaga taking a "dance break" with Lady Starlight to the sound of METALLICA's "Metal Militia" during her August 6, 2010 performance at the 2010 edition of the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago on August 6, 2010 can be viewed below.
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17 сен 2010
SHAKIRA Covers METALLICA\'s \'Nothing Else Matters\'
 Fan-filmed video footage of Colombian pop star Shakira performing a cover version of the METALLICA classic "Nothing Else Matters" at the opening show of her current North American tour on September 15, 2010 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada can be viewed below.
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17 сен 2010
DARK MOOR: New Album Cover Artwork And Track Listing Revealed
 Madrid, Spain-based power metallers DARK MOOR have set "Ancestral Romance" as the title of their eighth album, due in November.The follow-up to 2009's "Autumnal" was recorded at New Sin Studios in Italy with producer Luigi Stefanini and features cover artwork (see below) by artist Samuel Araya (CRADLE OF FILTH, ELVENKING).
"Ancestral Romance" track listing:
01. Gadir
02. Love From The Stone
03. Alaric De Marnac
04. Mio Cid
05. Just Rock
06. Tilt At Windmills
07. Canción Del Pirata
08. Ritual Fire Dance
09. Ah! Wretched Me
10. A Music In My Soul
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17 сен 2010
SACHA BARON COHEN To Play FREDDIE MERCURY In QUEEN Movie
 According to MTV.com, comic and filmmaker Sacha Baron Cohen will play legendary QUEEN frontman Freddie Mercury in an upcoming movie.
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17 сен 2010
TERROR: \'Stick Tight\' Video Released
 "Stick Tight", the new video from the Los Angeles hardcore/metal band TERROR, can be viewed below. The performance-based clip was shot at the Sound and Fury Festival by renowned director Eric Thompson of Pushonestop Productions.
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17 сен 2010
OCEANO: \'Contagion\' Track Listing, Concept Revealed
 Chicago deathcore heavyweights OCEANO will release their new album, "Contagion", on November 9 via Earache Records. Unmerciful in its utter viciousness, "Contagion" takes the band's signature sound to new levels of backbreaking heaviness. However, underneath the chunky breakdowns and terrifying growls lies a story about absolute power, absolute corruption and the evil that exists when everything is put together.
"'Contagion' surrounds the listener in a story of a highly contagious epidemic purposely spread upon the population by corrupt positions of power," says vocalist Adam Warren. "'Contagion''s concept further unfolds as the agenda of these actions are exposed and the real chaos ensues."
"Contagion" track listing:
01. Precursor To Enslavement
02. Viral Re-Animation
03. Regulated Disposal Of Life
04. Quarantine
05. The Contaminated
06. Exist In Confinement
07. Persuasive Oppression
08. Weaponized
09. Sadistic Experiments
10. Remnants Aflame
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17 сен 2010
BLACK TIDE: New Song Available For Streaming
 "Bury Me", a brand new song from Miami, Florida's BLACK TIDE, is available for streaming at this location. The track is one of two cuts (along with "Honest Eyes") that will appear on the band's new digital single, which will be made available on September 21.
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17 сен 2010
It\'s Official: PSYCHOTIC WALTZ Is Back!
 Four-fifths of the original lineup of PSYCHOTIC WALTZ, the cult early 1990s progressive metal band from El Cajon, California, has reunited.
PSYCHOTIC WALTZ 2010 is :
* Devon Graves (a.k.a. Buddy Lackey) - Vocals
* Brian McAlpin - Guitar
* Steve Cox - Guitar
* Ward Evans - Bass
* Norman Leggio - Drums
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17 сен 2010
VIRGIN STEELE: Complete \'The Black Light Bacchanalia\' Details Revealed
 U.S. metallers VIRGIN STEELE will release their new album, "The Black Light Bacchanalia", via SPV/Steamhammer on the following dates:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: October 22
Rest of Europe: October 25
USA, Canada: November 9
The effort will be made available as limited-edition digipak, standard CD, limited-edition LP box set and as a digital download. The limited-edition LP box set will be released on November 23 in North America. Each version will have its own unique artwork.
Commented vocalist David DeFeis: "It will be a long album... close to 80 minutes. The album (to be really brief) concerns the reversal of all things. Once conquered by invading cultures, older Pagan deities become the demons of the new religion. The Black Light Bacchanalia is a reversal of the sacred sexual customs, and the final desecration of the 'Goddess Principle,' switching from matrilineal descent to patrilineal descent, with the rise of the idea of the Mountain-Fire God.... And it also has to do with ancient fears such as the fear of the sun not rising...Lyrically it is a kind of continuation of the story I told on the last album... Musically it is quite something else..."
Standard Jewel Case Edition:
01. By The Hammer Of Zeus (And The Wrecking Ball Of Thor)
02. Pagan Heart
03. The Bread Of Wickedness
04. In A Dream Of Fire
05. Nepenthe (I Live Tomorrow)
06. The Orpheus Taboo
08. To Crown Them With Halos (Parts 1 & 2)
09. The Black Light Bacchanalia (The Age That Is To Come)
10. The Tortures Of The Damned
11. Necropolis (He Answers Them With Death)
12. Eternal Regret
Limited-Edition Digipak:
CD 1
01. By The Hammer Of Zeus (And The Wrecking Ball Of Thor)
02. Pagan Heart
03. The Bread Of Wickedness
04. In A Dream Of Fire
05. Nepenthe (I Live Tomorrow)
06. The Orpheus Taboo
07. To Crown Them With Halos (Parts 1 & 2)
08. The Black Light Bacchanalia (The Age That Is To Come)
09. The Tortures Of The Damned
10. Necropolis (He Answers Them With Death)
11. Eternal Regret
CD 2
01. When I'm Silent (The Wind Of Voices) (bonus track)
02. Silent Sorrow (bonus track)
03. From A Whisper To A Scream (The Spoken Biography) (spoken by David DeFeis)
Limited-Edition LP Box Set:
LP 1
Side 1
01. By The Hammer Of Zeus (And The Wrecking Ball Of Thor)
02. Pagan Heart
Side 2
01. The Bread Of Wickedness
02. In A Dream Of Fire
LP 2
Side 1
01. Nepenthe (I Live Tomorrow)
02. The Orpheus Taboo
Side 2
01. To Crown Them With Halos (Parts 1 & 2)
02. The Black Light Bacchanalia (The Age That Is To Come)
LP 3
Side 1
01. The Tortures Of The Damned
02. Necropolis (He Answers Them With Death)
Side 2
01. Eternal Regret
02. When I'm Silent (bonus track)
Bonus Materials
* Book in LP format with the complete history of VIRGIN STEELE (written by David DeFeis)
* Extra-large full-color poster
* Sticker
* Postcard
* Jewel case version of the album
All LPs come in printed inner sleeves.
VIRGIN STEELE's new worldwide deal with SPV/Steamhammer includes the reissue of the band's entire back catalogue — from "Noble Savage" onwards. The back catalogue will be made available throughout 2011, with faithfully restored covers and booklets, bonus tracks and liner notes.
VIRGIN STEELE re-released its albums "Life Among The Ruins" (1992), "The Marriage Of Heaven & Hell Part I" (1994) and "The Marriage Of Heaven & Hell Part II" (1995) in October 2008 in Europe through the German label Dockyard 1. All three CDs contain bonus tracks, new booklets and liner notes. The bonus tracks for the "The Marriage Of Heaven & Hell Part II" album consist of two live performances recorded in Germany, while the "Life Among The Ruins" bonus cuts comprise several live acoustic tracks that were recorded in the living room of David DeFeis' house during rehearsals.
VIRGIN STEELE's eleventh album, "Visions Of Eden", entered the Greek national chart at position No. 37 back in 2006. The CD was previously described as "quite epic," clocking in at 79 minutes and 57 seconds.
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17 сен 2010
SORCIER DES GLACES To Record Two New Album, Split Mini-CD
 Canadian black metallers SORCIER DES GLACES will record two new albums and a split mini-CD with Quebec's MONARQUE. The two albums will be recorded in the same studio sessions later in 2010 and in the first half of 2011. The first album to be released will be called "The Puressence of Primitive Forests" and the second one "North".
The track "Macabre Sunset Over The Northland" and a 10-minute song called "Unholy Path To Immortality" will be featured on the split mini-CD with MONARQUE. A cover song from Hungary's TORMENTOR will also be recorded and finally two songs from the first SORCIER DES GLACES album "Snowland" will be re-recorded.
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17 сен 2010
ODYSSEY: \'Reinventing The Past\' Audio Samples, Track-By-Track Introductions Available
 Back in 1999, Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based Utopian Vision Music released a three-song self-titled EP by ODYSSEY, a band featuring Swedish multi-instrumentalist/producer Dan Swanö (NIGHTINGALE, EDGE OF SANITY, BLOODBATH), Rick Gustafson (ex-MEMORY GARDEN), and Kenth Philipsson (DARK FUNERAL, THE PROJECT HATE). The EP has long been out of print and is a much-sought-after collector's item.
On November 22, Vic Records, which acquired the rights to the EP in 2007, will re-release this slab of epic progressive metal. The EP was remastered by Swanö and will feature no less than seven brand new cover versions:
01. Eyes of The World (RAINBOW) (feat. Tino Kallioniemi on lead guitar)
02. In The Heat Of The Night (SANDRA) (feat. Marcus Vanhala on lead guitar)
03. Shake The Disease (DEPECHE MODE)
04. At The Gallows End (CANDLEMASS)
05. Gypsy (URIAH HEEP) (feat. Dag Swanö on lead guitar)
06. Lost Horizons (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) (feat. lead guitars from Vanhala and Morgan Pettersson)
07. Cherry (UFO) (feat. Marcus Vanhala on lead guitar)
08. I Am Two *
09. I Carry A Secret *
10. Amon-Ra *
* Songs from the original ODYSSEY album
Commented Swanö: "Most of these songs were up for 'covering' at some earlier point in my career. The SANDRA song was destined for the cancelled ROUTE NINE full-length album. 'Eyes Of The World' was demoed once before for a cancelled NIGHTINGALE EP where we all recorded one song each and played all instruments too. 'At the Gallows End' and 'Lost Horizons' were both candidates for the cover of choice for 'Until Eternity Ends' until I accidentally stumbled on 'Invisible Sun' and felt a 'black album' treatment of that would be a far more original choice ('Lost Horizons' was also covered by MEMENTO MORI at the same time... same label)."
The cover artwork the ODYSSEY EP reissue, now titled "Reinventing The Past", was created by Ivan at Bragin Design and can be viewed below.
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17 сен 2010
EXTREMA Announces New Bassist
 Veteran Italian metal band EXTREMA has announced the addition of bassist Gabri Giovanna (FUZZ FUZZ MACHINE) to the group's ranks. | 0 | |
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17 сен 2010
DJERV Frontwoman Comments On DIMMU BORGIR Collaboration
 There has been a lot of speculation as to who was behind the clean vocals on the new DIMMU BORGIR single, "Gateways". Some people have even suggested that former bassist/singer I.C.S. Vortex's voice was pitched up to sound like a woman. However, it has since been revealed that DJERV/ex-ANIMAL ALPHA frontwoman Agnete Kjølsrud is responsible for adding the melodies to "Gateways".
Agnete, who is also featured in the "Gateways" video (see below), had this to say about the DIMMU BORGIR collaboration: "I feel being asked by DIMMU BORGIR to perform on their album was a big vote of confidence, and I'm very proud to be a part of this album.
"Working with them in the studio was very easy. They had ideas on what they wanted me to do, but they also gave me room to add my own melodies to the songs.
"Before getting involved in this album I had a lot of respect for DIMMU BORGIR, and this experience made me realize even more how extremely well-worked-through their music is.
"Not only are they true professionals, but they are also really great guys. I had a really great time doing this!"
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17 сен 2010
HOLY RAGE: Debut Album Pushed Back To October; Artwork Unveiled
 HOLY RAGE, the U.K.-based band led by original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins, will release its self-titled debut album on October 25 via Z Records.
A track from the CD, "Kingdom Of Hell", is available for streaming on the Z Records MySpace page.
HOLY RAGE recently announced the addition of guitarist Vince O'Regan (ex-BOB CATLEY, EDEN) and bassist/vocalist Steve Mercy (ex-ABIGAIL'S MERCY) to the group's ranks.
Commented Chris Johnson: "At the begining of the year, Al began writing some new songs with the help and ideas of two other writers for the HOLY RAGE debut album and shocked us all by announcing that he wanted both of them to play a part in the band, too.
"After listening to the new songs that they had written (which, by the way, are awesome), and rehearsing together for the first time, it really did sound like a killer idea and only not are we sounding even heavier, but also it seems like we have played together forever.
"We would also want to wish Scott Dallow all the best for the future and wish to thank him for all his input and contribution while playing for us and by telling everyone that there is no ill feeling with him leaving the band and we will all be having a beer or two again with him very soon."
HOLY RAGE's current lineup:
* Al Atkins (vocals)
* Chris Johnson (guitar)
* Mick Hales (drums)
* Vince O'Regan (ex-BOB CATLEY, EDEN) (guitar)
* Steve Mercy (ex-ABIGAIL'S MERCY) (bass, vocals)
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17 сен 2010
NEURAXIS: New Album Title, Release Date Announced
 Montreal-based death metallers NEURAXIS have set "Asylon" as the title of their sixth studio album, due in North America on February 15, 2011 via Prosthetic Records. The CD was recorded at Wildsound Studio with producer Chris Donaldson (CRYPTOPSY, THE LAST FELONY, THE AGONIST).
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17 сен 2010
BRING ME THE HORIZON: Pro-Shot Footage Of MySpace Secret Gig Posted Online
 Sheffield, U.K. metallers BRING ME THE HORIZON took part in a MySpace secret gig on September 8, 2010 at Geelong, Australia's National Hotel. You can now watch video footage of the performance below.
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17 сен 2010
THANATOSCHIZO: \'Origami\' Artwork Unveiled
 Portuguese avant-garde maniacs THANATOSCHIZO will release their fifth album, "Origami", in October via Major Label Industries. The CD was produced by Guilhermino Martins (THANATOSCHIZO guitarist) and will be mastered by Mike Jussila (RAM-ZET, NIGHTWISH) at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki, Finland.
"Origami" was recorded at Teatro de Vila Real (in the band's hometown, Vila Real) and the group's own Blind & Lost Studios in Santa Marta de Penaguião, Portugal. The record features guest appearances by FADOMORSE (a Portuguese group that mixes national folk music with Frank Zappa's delirious moments), BANDA DE MÚSICA DE MATEUS (a local brass and woodwind ensemble) and Ricardo Frade, a young promising percussionist. According to a press release, the CD contains "songs from previous records but with a different touch, approach and edge to them. The more harsh and heavy melodies are going to give place to a more acoustic, experimental and ethnic side of the band's enterprise." | 0 | |
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17 сен 2010
IMAGIKA In Writing Mode
 San Francisco Bay Area power/thrash metallers IMAGIKA have commenced writing material for their eighth album for a spring 2011 release via an as-yet-undetermined record label. The follow-up to the band's critically acclaimed "Portrait Of A Hanged Man" effort will once again be engineered by guitarist Steve Rice and mixed by Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND guitarist). The CD will mark the recording debut of new members Rob Kowolski (guitar) and Wayne DeVecchi (drums).
Commented Rice: "The band is definitely ready to kick ass with the new material that has been developing since we've been back from our U.S. tour this past summer. 13 new songs are in the works, and as usual, it will be a departure from our past releases.
"The original idea was to approach this as a concept album, but we agreed that it’s been beat to death by so many other bands that there is no point. I mean, how can you top some of the great metal concept albums like 'Operation: Mindcrime' [QUEENSRŸCHE] or 'Abigail' [KING DIAMOND]? It’s very hard to accomplish and not really our thing at the end of the day. But, after hearing our singer's seemingly endless collection of fruity, flowery Euro power metal while on the tour bus and sparing his iPod a horrible asphalt death, I definitely knew what I didn't want to do! HA! A CD full of progressive, complex and melodic thrash metal is more appealing to me and the band at this point and decidedly the definitive goal for this next release.
"By bringing new blood into the band, there's an aggressive attitude for making a bold statement with a lot to prove! Also being able to approach the recordings as a two-guitar band is inspiring since we haven't done that since our 'My Bloodied Wings' 2006 release.
"It'll be cool to kick it up a notch and bring more shred and harmony to the table this time. All in all, I'm expecting nothing but the best from the band." | 0 | |
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16 сен 2010
DARZAMAT Singer Launches Solo Project NERANATURE
 Nera, the singer of the Polish metal band DARZAMAT, is working on her debut solo album, "Foresting Wounds", which will be released under the name NERANATURE.
Audio samples of four tracks ("Shattered", "Precious Now", "Oblivion" and "Disappointed") that will appear on the CD can be streamed on Nera's MySpace page.
Formed in 2009, NERANATURE "appeared as a space where the air is filled with matters lingering in [Nera's] head, a bit more intimate, private and sometimes bizarre and freakish," according to a press release.
"I've been waiting for a long time for the right place and time to find an outlet for my personal thoughts and beliefs," explains Nera. "This is the time and place." The idea appealed to Chris, the guitarist of DARZAMAT, who created the base for the melodies and completed the project with his music.
The name of the band is a combination of two words: Nera, which is the nickname of the vocalist, and Nature, which represents a reflection of a deep connection with the environment. It can also be interpreted as the nature of Nera — a diversity of views reflected in the songs. The feminine character of lyrics imbued with the feminist outlook on life constitutes one the most significant elements of the projects, touching upon such issues as man's detachment from nature and running away from himself/herself. The approach presented in the album is not only the singer's artistic pose, as Nera has been an engaged animal-rights activist and a vegetarian for the last 15 years.
The music of NERANATURE can be categorized as a mixture of atmospheric rock/metal, ambient and trip rock.
"Foresting Wounds" contains ten compositions — ranging from sensuous ballads to more energetic songs — which were produced by Jaroslaw Toifl.
The track listing for the CD is as follows:
01. Disappointed
02. The Precious Now
03. Shattered
04. Oblivion
06. Dormant
06. Defective
07. Before
08. Some Air
09. Woman's Soul
10. Scar
NERANATURE lineup:
Nera – Vocals
Chris – Guitars
Markus - Bass
Darkside - Drums
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16 сен 2010
SLASH - Footage Of \'Back To Cali\' Acoustic Performance Available
 Footage of guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER) and vocalist Myles Kennedy (ALTER BRIDGE) performing an acoustic version of 'Back To Cali' on Detroit-based WRIF 101.1 FM on September 9th is available below.
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16 сен 2010
ANGBAND: New Album Release Date, Track Listing Revealed
 "Visions Of The Seeker", the sophomore album from Iranian power metallers ANGBAND, will be released on October 29 via Pure Steel Records. The CD was mixed and mastered by veteran producer/sound engineer Achim Köhler (PRIMAL FEAR, AMON AMARTH, BRAINSTORM).
"Visions Of The Seeker" track listing:
01. Forgotten Glory (2:16)
02. Blind Anger (5:14)
03. Battle For... (5:41)
04. The Seeker (5:50)
05. Easy to Believe (5:23)
06. Forsaken Dream (4:54)
07. Truth of Life (5:30)
08. Fate & the Fear (5:00)
09. Astral Hallucinations (2:14)
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16 сен 2010
JIMI HENDRIX: Previously Unreleased Version Of \'Love Or Confusion\' Available
 A previously unreleased version of "Love Or Confusion" — which is featured on Jimi Hendrix's new multimedia set, "West Coast Seattle Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Anthology" — is available for streaming on the AOL Radio's Adult Rock station.
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16 сен 2010
OZZY OSBOURNE: Tonight\'s Oberhausen Concert Canceled
 Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to postpone tonight's (Thursday, September 16) concert at Oberhausen, Germany's König-Pilsener-Arena after he was diagnosed with a pulled muscle in the back. His doctors have prescribed a period of rest lasting 3-4 days in order for him to undergo ultrasound treatment.
Osbourne regrets any inconvenience that he has caused his fans and thanks them for their support.
"To my German fans — I am very sorry that I have had to postpone this week's concert in Oberhausen," says Ozzy. "But I promise that I will make up to you when I come back with a great show."
Additional details regarding a rescheduled Oberhausen date will be made available shortly.
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16 сен 2010
TESTAMENT Hopes To Begin Recording New Album By End Of Year
 San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT have wrapped up the "American Carnage" tour with SLAYER and MEGADETH and are ready to head into writing and recording mode for their upcoming follow-up to 2008's "The Formation Of Damnation".
"The 'American Carnage' tour was great for us, but now is the time for us to hold off on performing and go full steam ahead on getting the record finished," states vocalist Chuck Billy.
"We currently have studio time booked at the end of this year, and we're shooting for a mid-2011 release.
"The new album will most likely be a culmination of 'The Gathering' [1999] and 'The Formation of Damnation', but we're definitely not going to forget who we are or our roots. I think we've found a comfortable spot in our writing style."
Adds guitarist Eric Peterson: "I think the tour went really well for us. It's the first time we had a stage set to our live performance, which was a lot of fun, and it brought the band to a whole new level in regards to performing.
"Playing with MEGADETH and SLAYER again was a lot of fun.
"We're going to be home during the fall and winter working on new material.
"As we speak, I'm working on new music, and we're shooting to record by the end of the year. That's our plan, but we're not going to just put out a record to put out a record. We have standards, and we're picky as to what exactly we want to put out."
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16 сен 2010
BLACK SABBATH\'s \'The Eternal Idol\' Expanded Reissue To Include RAY GILLEN Recordings
 According to a posting on the BLACK SABBATH fan site Black-Sabbath.com, expanded reissues of SABBATH's "Seventh Star" (1986) and "Eternal Idol" (1987) albums — which featured Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE) and Tony Martin, respectively, on vocals — will be made available in the U.K. on October 25 via Sanctuary/Universal.
After just a handful of dates on the 1986 "Seventh Star" tour, Hughes was let go, and singer Ray Gillen was brought on board. Gillen finished the tour, and work began on the next SABBATH album, and it was mostly completed. Gillen left to form BADLANDS (with now-KISS drummer Eric Singer, who also previously played with SABBATH), and this left BLACK SABBATH with a mostly completed album, and no singer. Tony Martin was brought in and re-recorded all the vocals in two weeks. The album came out with Tony Martin, and the only remaining bit of the original Ray Gillen vocals was some laughter in the track "Nightmare".
The original Ray Gillen version of "The Eternal Idol" has been traded in bootleg circles for ages now.
The additional tracks on "The Eternal Idol" expanded reissue include "Some Kind Of Woman" and "Black Moon" (demo) on Disc 1. Disc 2 will comprise the entire Ray Gillen version of "The Eternal Idol" album!
"The Eternal Idol" expanded reissue track listing is:
Disc 1:
01. The Shining
02. Ancient Warrior
03. Hard Life To Love
04. Glory Ride
05. Born To Lose
06. Nightmare
07. Scarlet Pimpernel
08. Lost Forever
09. Eternal Idol
10. Black Moon (demo)
11. Some Kind Of Woman
Disc 2 (featuring Ray Gillen on vocals):
01. Glory Ride
02. Born To Lose
03. Lost Forever
04. Eternal Idol
05. The Shining
06. Hard Life To Love
07. Nightmare
08. Ancient Warrior
The first disc of the "Seventh Star" expanded reissue will include the album as well as the remixed version of "No Stranger to Love", which appears in the music video of the same. Disc 2 is a live concert recorded on June 2, 1986 and has Ray Gillen on vocals.
"Seventh Star" expanded reissue track listing:
Disc 1:
01. In For The Kill
02. No Stranger To Love
03. Turn To Stone
04. Sphinx (The Guardian)
05. Seventh Star
06. Danger Zone
07. Heart Like A Wheel
08. Angry Heart
09. In Memory
10. No Stranger To Love
11. No Stranger To Love (remix by Jeff Glixman)
Disc 2 - Recorded Live On June 2, 1986 (featuring Ray Gillen on vocals):
01. Mob Rules
02. Danger Zone
03. War Pigs
04. Seventh Star
05. Die Young
06. Black Sabbath
07. N.I.B.
08. Neon Knights
09. Paranoid
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16 сен 2010
ATLANTEAN KODEX: \'The Golden Bough\' Artwork Unveiled
 For diehard fans of traditional heavy metal, German outfit ATLANTEAN KODEX's upcoming album, "The Golden Bough", is one of the most anticipated releases of 2010. Due on October 4 via the Italian metal label Cruz Del Sur Music, the powerful set boasts nine tracks of pure heavy metal packed with raging solos, plenty of melody but with a serious underlying heaviness, all fueled by soaring, triumphant vocals. The effort will be made it available on CD, double gatefold LP (a limited edition with poster released in collaboration with Iron Kodex Records) and digital format.
Since its inception in 2006, this tight German band has built a strong and devoted fanbase over a series of limited edition releases, as well as participation in some of the most important European metal festivals, including Keep It True, Hammer of Doom, Up the Hammers and more.
Taking its next leap forward on "The Golden Bough", the magic of ATLANTEAN KODEX's heavy metal is more bold and apparent than ever, before, already being praised by Germany's Rock Hard magazine as "maybe one of the best metal albums from Germany ever." With references to early MANOWAR, "Hammerheart"-era BATHORY and SOLSTICE, "The Golden Bough" should not leave any fan of epic heavy metal unmoved.
"The Golden Bough" track listing:
01. Fountain of Nepenthe
02. Pilgrim
03. The White Goddess
04. Temple of Katholic Magick
05. Disciples of the Iron Crown
06. Vesperal Hymn
07. The Atlantean Kodex
08. A Prophet in the Forest
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16 сен 2010
GREY SKIES FALLEN Putting Finishing Touches On New EP
 New York metal band GREY SKIES FALLEN putting the finishing touches on its new digital-only EP, "Along Came Life", for a late September release. Cover art for the group's first release since 2006's "Two Way Mirror" is being handled by Travis Smith.
Sonically, "Along Came Life" "runs the gamut from mellow to heavy, and provides the listener with yet another new twist on the GREY SKIES FALLEN sound," according to a press release.
The band's fourth official release, "Along Came Life" will be available on such sites as iTunes, Amazon MP3, MySpace, Reverbnation and Bandcamp.
A new GREY SKIES FALLEN song, "By The Wayside", is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. | 0 | |
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16 сен 2010
Former NARNIA Frontman Launches GOLDEN RESURRECTION
 Christian Liljegren, vocalist and founder of DIVINEFIRE, NARNIA and AUDIOVISION, is back with a new Swedish melodic neo-classical metal sensation called GOLDEN RESURRECTION.
In 2008 Christian Liljegren joined forces with Tommy Johansson, a 20-year-old super-talented vocalist and guitar hero. Both shared a big passion for melodic neoclassical metal and GOLDEN RESURRECTION was born.
The complete line up for GOLDEN RESURRECTION is:
* Christian Liljegren (DIVINEFIRE, AUDIOVISION, ex-NARNIA) - Vocals
* Tommy Johansson (REINXEED) - Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
* Stefan Käck - Bass
* Rickard Gustafsson (PANTOKRATOR) - Drums
* Olov Andersson (AUDIOVISION) - Keyboards, Backing vocals
GOLDEN RESURRECTION's debut album, "Glory To My King", will be released in Japan on October 27 via King Records and in the rest of the world on November 12 through Christian's own Liljegren Records. The CD was produced and mixed by melodic mastermind Erik Mårtensson (W.E.T., ECLIPSE) and was mastered by Micke Lind (DIO, CANDLEMASS, TALISMAN).
"Glory To My King" track listing:
01. See My Commands
02. Best For Me
03. Glory To My King
04. Never Look Back
05. The Final Day
06. Proud To Wear The Holy Cross
07. Golden Flames
08. God's Grand Hotel
09. Metal Praise (Japanese bonus track)
10. My Creation
A promotional video for the song "See My Commands" can be viewed below.
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16 сен 2010
PHOBIA To Release New EP
 California grindcore merchants PHOBIA will release a brand new EP, "Unrelenting", this fall via Relapse Records. Featuring 17 new tracks with a running time of just over 14 minutes, the EP will be available on CD, LP, and digitally starting November 23 in North America. CD pre-orders available now at this location. | 0 | |
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16 сен 2010
WITHERED: \"Dualitas\' Cover Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled
 Blackened doom Georgians WITHERED have unveiled the cover art and track listing for their upcoming album, "Dualitas", due on October 26 via Prosthetic Records. The CD and vinyl versions of the record will have different covers, both of which were created by Paul Romano (MASTODON, TRIVIUM, THE ACACIA STRAIN), who also did the cover for WITHERED's previous LP, "Folie Circulaire". A brand new song will launch next week.
WITHERED's third album (second for Prosthetic Records), "Dualitas" was recorded by KYLESA's Phillip Cope at the Jam Room in Columbia, South Carolina.
Prosthetic has launched a pre-order for the album at the label's official webstore.
The vinyl version of "Dualitas" will be a 500-piece limited-edition gatefold double-LP set on 150-gram wax, which contains the exclusive 33-minute instrumental track "Dwell".
The band will be hosting a "Heavy Metal BBQ and Listening Party" on Sunday, September 26 at 5 p.m, at the Masquerade in Atlanta. This is a free, all-ages event which will feature free food and giveaways.
Commented guitarist/vocalist Mike Thompson: "The artwork for 'Dualitas' is extremely integral to the album.
"I worked very closely with Paul Romano on the album concepts and philosophy to help influence initial art concepts which in turn influenced the development of the music and lyrics.
"We are very lucky to have someone like Paul be so passionate about projects like this.
"With the album being primarily based on multiple perspectives regarding spirituality and life paths, Paul has beautifully visualized it with each character within the layout. He did several paintings for this album that can be found throughout the CD packaging and there are even differing pieces in the vinyl packaging as well.
"The wonderful thing about our relationship with Paul is that we intentionally never give any specifics or expectations about the artwork. I simply discuss the concepts and send him demos for the album and let him have a completely blank canvas.
"My biggest fear is that any expectations we may have would hinder the artwork. As a result, we get these images that go way beyond our wildest expectations.
"Looking at this art generates the same emotions in me as our music does and I hope the listeners can get as much from it as I do. It's truly brilliant."
"Dualitas" track listing:
01. Extinguished With The Weary
02. Residue In The Void
03. Seek the Shrouded
04. Interlude
05. From Shadows
06. The Progenitor's Grasp
07. Aethereal Breath
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