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6 янв 2010
HEAVENWOOD: Pre-Production Version Of New Song Available For Streaming
 Portuguese metallers HEAVENWOOD are streaming a demo/pre-production version of a new song, "Fading Sun", on their MySpace page. The track will appear on the band's as-yet-untitled fourth studio album, which will feature contributions from Russian symphonic classical composer Dominic G. Joutsen. Other songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Goddess Presiding Over Solitude", "September Blood", "The Arcadia Order", "Leonor", "A Poem for Mathilde" and "Sudden Scars".
Commented HEAVENWOOD's guitarist/mastermind Ricardo Dias: "'Fading Sun' is an intense song, both musical and lyrically. It has great orchestral arragements by Dominic Joutsen that when added to the guitar riffs made everything become unique, in our opinion. It's a small token for our fans and a little example of how the new HEAVENWOOD album is coming. The release will be very sophisticated like something we've never done so far. We believe it's going to be our best album. We're working hard in order to make it happen."
HEAVENWOOD's "13th Moon" video can be viewed below. The clip was shot on May 30, 2009 in Braga, Portugal with the production team of Carlos Barros, Rui Correia and Ricardo Coutinho (NomedeCena.com), who are described as "young talented Portuguese video/filmmakers, designers and photographers." The video concept is based on the Zodiac signs.
"13th Moon" comes off HEAVENWOOD's third album, "Redemption", which was released in August 2008. The CD was mixed at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden with Jens Bogren (OPETH, SOILWORK, AMON AMARTH). The initial recording sessions for the album took place at Ultrasound Studios with Daniel Cardoso and Ricardo Dias. The CD features guest appearances by ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters (in the song "Bridge To Neverland"), FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. (in the track "One Step to Devotion") and singer Tijs Vanneste of the Belgian progressive metallers OCEANS OF SADNESS (in the song "Obsolete").
HEAVENWOOD is:
Ernesto Guerra - Vocals
Ricardo Dias - Guitars and Vocals
Bruno Silva - Guitar
Hugo Pires - Session Bass Player
Daniel Cardoso - Session Drummer
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6 янв 2010
HIGH ON FIRE: \'Snakes For The Divine\' Cover Artwork Unveiled
 Oakland, California-based power trio HIGH ON FIRE will release its long-awaited, fifth studio album, "Snakes for the Divine", on February 23 via E1 Music. The follow-up to 2007's "Death is This Communion" was recorded at The Pass Studios in Los Angeles with producer Greg Fidelman and is described in a press release as "HIGH ON FIRE's magnum opus, capturing every nuance of the legendary band's ongoing musical progression and evolution into one of heavy music's all-time greats. Sharper, faster and darker than anything the group has ever recorded, 'Snakes for the Divine' is an unrelenting tour de force, showcasing cult guitar hero Matt Pike's utterly unique and inventive musicianship and the band's epic, thundering sound. Premium production by Fidelman — the man who produced SLAYER's 'World Painted Blood' and is mixing the upcoming METALLICA live album — boosts HIGH ON FIRE's strength and power while blackened lyrical tales of ancient wars, frozen planets and doomed societies emerge from Pike's bellowing barks and throaty war cries. From the moment the leviathan-like title track explodes to kick off the album, it is immediately evident that HIGH ON FIRE is determined to push modern heavy metal into new and uncharted realms."
"Snakes for the Divine" track listing:
01. Snakes for the Divine
02. Frost Hammer
03. Bastard Samurai
04. Ghost Neck
05. Fire, Flood & Plague
06. How Dark We Pray
07. Holy Flames of the Fire Spitter
08. Mystery of Helm
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6 янв 2010
TILES Working On 15th Anniversary Double Live CD
 Michigan-based prog-metallers TILES have issued the following update:
"As previously mentioned we contributed our song 'Hide & Seek' (from 2008's Fly Paper CD) to A&E TV's hit series Dog The Bounty Hunter. The specific episode (#152) entitled Kid Stuff will air this Wednesday, January 6th at 9:30pm EST. Additional show times and program details are available here.
In addition to new material, work continues on a series of live soundstage recordings that we hope to release as a special 15-year anniversary commemorative double CD sometime this year.
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6 янв 2010
ELIS - Cover Story In Belgium\'s MindView Available, Nominated For Best Album Of 2009 By Female Metal Online Magazine
 Liechtenstein-based metallers ELIS have issued the following update:
"We would like to take the chance to wish you all a Happy New Year! It started quite well for us. We got the cover story of the newest issue from the Belgian magazine MindView. You'll find the pdf-version by clicking here.
Furthermore, we are nominated for the best album of 2009 on the online magazine Female Metal. You can vote for Catharsis with a click here. You have to register yourself on the forum."
As previously reported, Austrian epic metal act SIEGFRIED - featuring Elis vocalist Sandra Schleret - recently launched a brand new MySpace page to coincide with the release of their new album, Nibelung. Go to this location to check it out.
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6 янв 2010
MY OWN GRAVE: Trailer For \'Unleash\' Reissue Posted Online
 "Unleash", the debut album from Swedish death metallers MY OWN GRAVE, will be re-released through Pulverised Records on January 19 in the U.S. and January 27 in Europe. The extended version of "Unleash" will be bundled with the "Progression Through Deterioration" 2004 demo and two extra cover songs (KRABATHOR's "Orthodox" and SLAYER's "War Ensemble"). The remastering duties were handled by acclaimed Swedish multi-instrumentalist/producer Dan Swanö (DISSECTION, MARDUK, OPETH, BLOODBATH). In addition, the artwork and layout have been altered and revamped.
"Unleash" reissue track listing:
01. Unleash
02. From The Ashes
03. Into Pieces
04. Spread The Plague
05. Where Carnage Reigns
06. Backdraft (Drowning In Fire)
07. Sheltered By Inferno
08. Soulstorm
09. Heathen Divinity
10. The Beyond
11. Theme For The Dead
12. Strangled By Life
Bonus Tracks:
13. Orthodox (KRABATHOR cover)
14. War Ensemble (SLAYER cover)
"Progression Through Deterioration" (2004 demo):
15. From The Ashes
16. Sheltered By Inferno
17. The Beyond
18. Theme For The Dead
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6 янв 2010
ROTTEN Completes Recording GAMMA RAY Cover
 Dutch death metallers ROTTEN — who feature in their ranks members of RADICAL NERVE DISTORTION, REBORN and HACKSAW — have finished recording their version of GAMMA RAY's "Leaving Hell" for an upcoming tribute album to HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY. The track is now being mixed by Stick. The CD, entitled "HelloRay - A Tribute To Helloween & Gamma Ray", is tentatively due in early 2010 via Epicus Records. ROTTEN expects to stand out on the album due to the fact that it is the only death metal band that has contributed to it.
According to a press release, "HelloRay - A Tribute To Helloween & Gamma Ray" is a project made by bands who are fans and has been inspired by the music of these two great pioneers of melodic power metal. It will contain songs that were originally written and recorded between 1985 and 2007.
The tentative track listing is as follows:
01. Warrior (HELLOWEEN) - GAIA EPICUS
02. Where The Rain Grows (HELLOWEEN) - ARMORY
03. Sole Survivor (HELLOWEEN) - SIGNUM REGIS
04. Ain't Got Nothin' Better (HELLOWEEN) - KICKHUNTER
05. A Tale That Wasn't Right (HELLOWEEN) - DRACHEN
06. Just A Little Sign (HELLOWEEN) - RAMPART
07. Mr. Torture (HELLOWEEN) - AILLION
08. The Spirit (GAMMA RAY) - PARALLAX
09. (We Won't) Stop The War (GAMMA RAY) - TREASURE LAND
10. Heaven Or Hell (GAMMA RAY) - BURN UNIVERSE
11. Tribute To The Past (GAMMA RAY) - GUARDIANS OF MANKIND
12. Lust For Life (GAMMA RAY) - MIDAS FATE
13. Anywhere In The Galaxy (GAMMA RAY) - OPERA MAGNA
14. Leaving Hell (GAMMA RAY) - ROTTEN
15. Last Before The Storm (GAMMA RAY) - SONEM
16. Land Of The Free (GAMMA RAY) - DEIMOS
ROTTEN recently finished recording its debut album, "Quality Killings", for an early 2010 release. The CD, which will be mastered by Dan Swanö (HAIL OF BULLETS, BLOODBATH, DEMIURG), will feature the following track listing (not final):
01. HeadChopper
02. Slaughtered at the Station
03. Butchering of a Body
04. Razorblade Mutilation
05. Choked on Vomit
06. The Shovel-Slayer
07. Dead's War
08. Splatter Patterns
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6 янв 2010
GAIA EPICUS To Release \'Dark Secrets\' In The Spring
 Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS putting the finishing touches on their fifth album, "Dark Secrets", to be released this spring. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Beyond The Universe", "The Raven", "Lost Forever" and "Behind These Walls". The cover artwork will once again be created by J.P Fournier.
In other news, GAIA EPICUS has been confirmed for the Canarias Hard & Heavy Meeting, set to take place December 3-4, 2010 at El Duke's in Playa del Ingles, Spain.
GAIA EPICUS's fourth album, "Damnation", featured guest appearances from the following musicians:
Roland Grapow (MASTERPLAN, ex-HELLOWEEN)
Dominique Leurquin (RHAPSODY OF FIRE, LUCA TURILLI'S DREAMQUEST)
Renato Tribuzy (TRIBUZY)
Andreas Olsson (NARNIA, DIVINEFIRE, ROB ROCK, STORMWIND)
Michael Troy (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN)
Jonas Hörnqvist (TREASURE LAND)
Lasse Jensen (OCEANS OF TIME)
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6 янв 2010
BRET MICHAELS To Release New Solo Single Next Month
 POISON frontman Bret Michaels will release his new solo single, "Nothing To Lose" (formerly "Fall On Me"), on February 16 via all digital media outlets, incuding iTunes, Napster and Rhapsody.
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6 янв 2010
VOYAGER - Bonus Track From Latest Album Available For Download
 According to Australia's PyroMusic.net, Perth progressive metallers VOYAGER have now enabled fans to download the bonus track 'On This Autumn Day', which was previously released only to online buyers of their latest album I Am The ReVolution. The song is a dark, electronic duet featuring vocalist Danny Estrin and renowned vocalist/cellist Mel Robinson. Go to this location to download the track.
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6 янв 2010
AVANTASIA / HDK Vocalist AMANDA SOMERVILLE - \"Here\'s To A Buttload O\' New...\"
 AVANTASIA / HDK vocalist Amanda Somerville, also known for her work with EPICA, has issued the following New Year messgae:
"Hello everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
Sending you all heartfelt wishes for an incredible new year! With it starting a new year going into a new decade with a blue moon and a partial lunar eclipse, I'd say that 2010 is starting out with quite a bang. Thank goodness, too, because I was sooooo ready for 2009 to hurry the heck up and be OVER. Friends of mine said they were having a 'Fuck You, 2009' party and thought that they'd serve the year the greatest insult they could think of and go to bed before midnight and not even say goodbye. At first, I was all down with that, but decided to go the route to celebrate the arrival of 2010. And it's a good thing I did because I would have otherwise missed out on my sister's party where the theme was 'The worst Christmas sweater you've ever gotten' and my brother in law was wearing a kilt. (see pic on left) Yeah, Baby!!!
So, whether you were looking back fondly on a great year going out or saying, "Thank GOODNESS!" I hope you had a fantastic time of it!
Here's to a buttload o' new, peeps!"
xox
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6 янв 2010
JON OLIVA\'S PAIN - Tracklist Of New Album Revealed
 BW&BK can confirm the tracklist for the forthcoming JON OLIVA'S PAIN album, Festival. It is as follows, more details will be revealed soon:
'Lies'
'Death Rides A Black Horse'
'Festival'
'Afterglow'
Living On The Edge'
'Looking For Nothing'
'The Evil Within'
'Winter Haven'
'I Fear You'
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6 янв 2010
HYPOCRISY Frontman Peter Tägtgren - \"I’m The Only Metal Guy In The World That Hasn’t Seen IRON MAIDEN\"
 HYPOCRISY frontman / founder Peter Tägtgren is featured in a new interview with Metal Exiles. An excerpt is available below:
Metal Exiles: Do you plan on doing another live record, maybe a DVD?
Peter: "What’s going to happen is, we’re going on this tour through America and Europe and we hope to release the new DVD sometime during that time to go together with the 20 year anniversary of the band. It’s been thirteen years between dvds, so I think it’s time for another."
Metal Exiles: Being in a touring band(s), you have seen your fair share of live acts. Who do you always look forward to seeing while out on tour?
Peter: "That’s hard to say, man. Being out on the road doing tours and playing festivals, you see so many fucking bands and you get kind of spoiled. Usually, on big festivals, there are a couple of big headliners that you look forward to seeing, but by the time you get to that point you’re so fucked up that you can barely remember it. I guess if I had to name one, I would say that if SLAYER is playing, you want to see it. I’ve never seen IRON MAIDEN. I know, I know, I’m like the only metal guy in the world that hasn’t seen Maiden. So if I have a chance to see them, I will make it a point to."
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6 янв 2010
TRISTANIA Gearing Up To Record New Album
 Norwegian gothic metallers TRISTANIA have issued the following update:
"As we move into the new year, we are closer than ever to the recording and the release of the next Tristania album! We want to thank every single one of you for your support, interest and patience. News on the recording process will follow in the coming weeks!"
Bassist Ole Vistnes recently updated fans: "We have now written all the songs that are going to appear on the album. It's going to be diverse and varied like before, but there are a couple of tracks that are really going to treat the fans of large, powerful, melancholic metal. We are going to record the album in a couple of different studios in Norway this time, and have our producer/mixer mix it in a studio of his choice. I have visited several studios in the Oslo area to check out their availability, and if I feel like it is the right place to record our songs."
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6 янв 2010
ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET In Writing Mode
 ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET, the Swedish band featuring former THE CROWN vocalist Johan Lindstrand, is currently writing material for its fourth album, tentatively due later in the year. Lindstrand states, "Yesterday, the 3rd of January we kinda woke up after a couple of months of silence and rest. It has been great to just relax all this time and not thinking of anything else but to recharge the batteries. But at one point you need to get back on track.
"We actually went to the rehearsal room and picked up two brand new songs written by [new ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET guitarist] Jonas [Blom]. They sound pretty different to what we have done before and they feel great. Time will tell how they will sound with vocals but I have a lot of cool stuff in mind.
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6 янв 2010
AEROSMITH Singer Steven Tyler \"Has Suffered From Continual Orthopedic Injuries That Have Caused Him Severe Pain Over The Past Decade\"
 Transworldnews.com is reporting:
Steven Tyler, the lead singer of AEROSMITH, has entered a treatment program for an addiction to pain medications. Tyler, 61, has had a ten year history of chronic pain from injuries resulting from life on the road. Dr. Brian McKeon, assistant clinical professor of orthopedics at the Tufts School of Medicine, says that Tyler has suffered from continual orthopedic injuries that have caused him severe pain over the past decade.
Experts say that prior substance abuse is a risk factor for prescription drug addiction. Tyler has struggled with heavy drug and alcohol abuse during the band’s heyday in the seventies and early eighties. Many celebrities, athletes and ordinary people struggle with an addiction to prescription pain medication brought on by an injury.
According to the Office of National Drug Policy, since 1995 visits to the emergency room resulting from painkiller abuse has risen 163 percent in the United States. Many physicians think that not treating chronic pain sufficiently contributes to patients developing an addiction. Although most patients with chronic pain will, in general, be able to use the drugs without a problem, some people have other contributing factors that will fuel the development of an addiction.
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6 янв 2010
GLENN HUGHES Working With \'Most Amazing\' New Band
 Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) is currently involved in a brand new band which he calls "a mindblower." The group is currently in a California studio writing and recording material for its debut album.
Writing on his Twitter page, Hughes states, "It is gonna rock… and you're gonna get it! The new band is now runnin'… it is a spectacle… with the most amazin' players… an orgasm for the mind!"
In related news, Hughes is working with producer Kevin Shirley (IRON MAIDEN, DREAM THEATER) on the remixes for a reissue of DEEP PURPLE's 1975 album "Come Taste The Band".
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6 янв 2010
HEAVEN & HELL Drummer \'Feeling Stronger Each Day\' Following Shoulder Surgery
 Drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH) underwent surgery on his right shoulder on November 30, 2009 for an injury sustained during the last HEAVEN & HELL tour.
Commented Vinny: "I would like to thank all the fans, friends, family for the kind wishes for my shoulder surgery recovery. It's been five weeks and I am feeling stronger each day. I should be hitting those drums soon!!"
The surgeon expects Vinny to be back behind the kit in about four months.
HEAVEN & HELL singer Ronnie James Dio was diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer in November, while the band's guitarist, Tony Iommi, recently underwent stem-cell treatment on an injured hand.
Added Vinny: "I want to wish my best friend in the world Ronnie a speedy and healthy recovery and hear his voice screaming through my monitors again soon!"
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6 янв 2010
Report: ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME May Jump Ahead Five Years To Get Stars
 According to Roger Friedman of Showbiz 411, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is considering changing its charter that says that in order to be inducted, a band or act isn't eligible until 25 years have passed since its first record release. By altering the rules so that it only takes 20 years to get in, a lot of acts on the ballot that are more current and carry some name value would then be eligible for the 2011 ceremony: GUNS N' ROSES, GREEN DAY, PUBLIC ENEMY, NIRVANA, KID ROCK and SMASHING PUMPKINS.
KISS and the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, both widely considered favorites for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010, were snubbed by voters on December 15 when the final list of inductees was announced. THE STOOGES, GENESIS, ABBA, THE HOLLIES and JIMMY CLIFF will all be inducted into the Hall this time around, while LL COOL J, THE CHANTELS, DARLENE LOVE, LAURA NYRO and DONNA SUMMER also did not make the cut. The 25th annual ceremony is set to take place on March 15 at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City.
THE STOOGES, led by Iggy Pop, were chosen after being rejected seven previous times. The group is considered a significant influence on countless punk, hardcore, alternative and metal acts.
The CHILI PEPPERS and KISS are both first-time nominees, but the fact that they were passed over in favor of ABBA, a pop act, is sure to irritate fans.
Even ABBA's Benny Andersson told Rolling Stone, "I didn't think this would happen, because we were a pop band, not a rock band."
Once again the committee that nominates artists for the Hall ignored a number of acts that many feel deserve induction, including RUSH, ALICE COOPER, YES, DEEP PURPLE, FOGHAT, CHEAP TRICK and dozens of others.
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6 янв 2010
MERCENARY Announces New Lineup
 Danish modern metallers MERCENARY have announced the addition of drummer Morten Løwe Sørensen (THE ARCANE ORDER, SUBMISSION, SLUGS) to the group's ranks. The band has also revealed that all lead vocals going forward will be handled by MERCENARY bassist/vocalist René Pedersen following the recent departure of singer Mikkel Sandager. The group says, "As everybody who has seen us live in the last couple of years is fully aware of, René is a real powerhouse, and he has so much more under his belt than he got to display on the previous album."
Sørensen stated about his addition to MERCENARY: "After having shared the stage with MERCENARY alongside my band SUBMISSION, I became really impressed by their shows and musicianship, so I'm really looking forward to deliver some kick-ass shows as their drummer. I'm also very excited about being involved in the writing for the next album. It will show a new MERCENARY, and I mean that in a very positive way. In my opinion, the new material will definitely be the strongest to this date!"
Added guitarist Jakob Mølbjerg: "We're very happy to have Morten join the ranks. Not only is he a true master behind the drums, he's also a very easy-going person with a great musical drive and understanding. With Morten in the band, there's a whole new sense of renewed and shared energy, creativity and ambition.
"We've had several rehearsal sessions in the last couple of weeks, and the metal just flows. The old songs already sound like Morten have played them for years, and the new material is crushing and intense."
MERCENARY 2010 is:
Jakob Mølbjerg - Guitar
René Pedersen - Bass, Vocals
Martin Buus - Lead Guitar
Morten Løwe Sørensen - Drums
The new MERCENARY lineup will make its live debut on February 12 at the Rock Shock festival in Aars, Denmark.
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6 янв 2010
NOMAD Recording New Album
 NOMAD, the Polish death metal band featuring Seth of BEHEMOTH on guitar, has entered the studio with engineer Arek "Malta" Malczewski (BEHEMOTH, DEVILYN, AZARATH) to begin recording its new full-length album, tentatively titled "Transmigration Of Consciousness". The drum, bass and guitar tracks have already been completed and Bleyzabel Balberith has just returned from the studio where he laid down the vocal tracks on three songs. According to the group, "The final effort is very dark and evil; simply killer!"
NOMAD's last album, "The Independence Of Observation Choice (Luce Clarius)", was released in 2007 through Empire Records. You can get this beautiful slipcase CD, including a bonus track, directly from the band for only 6 EUR/9 USD plus postage.
NOMAD is:
Bleyzabel Balberith - Vocals
Patrick Seth Bilmorgh - Guitar
Nameless Immenus - Guitar
Hydrant Hydrousus - Bass
Domin Dominus - Drums
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6 янв 2010
FATAL SMILE Bassist Hospitalized After Fall From Stage
 FATAL SMILE has issued the following update:
"Alx has now done three surgeries since the accident falling from stage in Copenhagen a month ago and is going to spend New Year's Eve in the hospital. He has at least three more surgeries to do. Infections has led to high fever and muscle and tissue problems and the reconstruction of his knee isn't going as planned!
I raise my glass for Alx this New Year's and give my 2010 to his recovery!
If anyone wants to wish him luck, send stuff to pass time or make him happy, the address is:"
Alx Fatal Smile
Mälarsjukhuset
Avd 17 ortoped
631 88 Eskilstuna
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5 янв 2010
PETER GABRIEL To Cover DAVID BOWIE, PAUL SIMON, NEIL YOUNG On New Album
 PETER GABRIEL's new album, Scratch My Back, is due February 15 from Virgin and features orchestral covers of DAVID BOWIE, PAUL SIMON, NEIL YOUNG among others.
Gabriel describes this as a very personal record with the twelve songs performed only with orchestral instruments and voice. To help craft the recording Peter enlisted John Metcalfe as composer/arranger, the expertise of producer Bob Ezrin (PINK FLOYD, ALICE COOPER, KISS) and the engineer, mixer and producer Tchad Blake (SUZANNE VEGA, SHERYL CROW, TOM WAITS).
Scratch My Back was recorded at George Martin’s Air Lyndhurst Studios and the Real World Temple with further editing back here at Real Worlds Studios in Wiltshire.
Scratch My Back is Gabriel's first studio album since 2002's Up, which peaked at #9 on The Billboard 200.
The tracklist for Scratch My Back includes:
'Heroes' (DAVID BOWIE)
'The Boy In The Bubble' (PAUL SIMON)
'Mirrorball' (ELBOW)
'Flume' (BON IVER)
'Listening Wind' (TALKING HEADS)
'The Power of the Heart' (LOU REED)
'My Body Is a Cage' (THE ARCADE FIRE)
'The Book of Love' (THE MAGNETIC FIELDS)
'I Think It's Going To Rain Today' (RANDY NEWMAN)
'Apres Moi' (REGINA SPEKTOR)
'Philadelphia' (NEIL YOUNG)
'Street Spirit' (RADIOHEAD)
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5 янв 2010
LIVING SACRIFICE: Another New Song Available For Streaming
 "Organized Lie", a brand new song from the reunited Little Rock, Arkansas-based Christian death/thrash/metalcore band LIVING SACRIFICE, is available for streaming on the group's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "The Infinite Order", which will be released on January 26 via Solid State Records. The group's first CD since reforming in 2008 and seventh studio album overall was produced in Nashville, Tennessee and Little Rock, Arkansas by the band's longtime friend Jeremiah Scott (THE SHOWDOWN, DESTROY DESTROY DESTROY). Mixing duties were once again handled by Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, MACHINE HEAD, AS I LAY DYING), who worked on the band's last album, 2003's "Conceived in Fire".
"The Infinite Order" track listing:
01. Overkill Exposure
02. Rules Of Engagement
03. Nietzche's Madman
04. Unfit To Live
05. The Training
06. Organized Lie
07. The Reckoning
08. Love Forgives
09. They Were One
10. God Is My Home
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5 янв 2010
KALMAH: New Album Details Revealed
 Finnish metallers KALMAH will release their sixth album, "12 Gauge", on March 3 via Spinefarm Records. The CD, which which will be made available in Japan on February 24, was recorded between June and August 2009 at Tico Tico studio in Kemi, Finland and was mastered at the Cutting Room in Sweden. Nine new songs and one cover version were laid down during the sessions which "went [smoothly], as always, even though this time the recordings were done in three different time periods within a half a year," according to the band.
"12 Gauge" track listing:
01. Rust Never Sleeps
02. One of Fail
03. Bullets Are Blind
04. Swampwar
05. Better Not To Tell
06. Hook The Monster
07. Godeye
08. 12 Gauge
09. Sacramentum
The Japanese version of the CD will include a cover version of THIN LIZZY's "Cold Sweat".
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5 янв 2010
CARPATHIAN FOREST Drummer Joins DEN SAAKALDTE
 Norwegian black metallers DEN SAAKALDTE have recruited Anders Kobro, longtime drummer with the legendary CARPATHIAN FOREST, to their ranks to replace the departing Uruz. Kobro will join the band with immediate effect, and begin rehearsing for next year's live appearances and upcoming recording sessions.
Originally founded as a solo project by guitarist Sykelig in 2006, DEN SAAKALDTE's lineup now includes Niklas Kvarforth (SHINING, SKITLIV) on vocals, Seidemann (1349, PANTHEON I) on bass, Kvebek (PANTHEON I, ex-1349) on guitar, and Honey Lucius (DHG) on synths and effects. The band recently inked a deal with Pulverised Records for the release of its second full-length album, due out in 2010, and new material is currently being prepared. Also due for release shortly on Aesthetic Death Records are two versions of DEN SAAKALDTE's "Øl, Mørke og Depresjon", which was originally released in early 2008 on Eerie Art Records. The new versions will be available on CD in digipack format, and on LP in a gatefold edition, limited to 500 copies. Both versions will include bonus tracks not previously available, with artwork designed by DEN SAAKALDTE's Sykelig. The same goes for the double LP edition of "All Hail Pessimism", soon to be released in 500 limited copies by Temple of Darkness Records. This edition will also include and exclusive cover of "Wheel of Fortune" by the legendary band PENTAGRAM (U.S.).
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5 янв 2010
METALFORCE Announces New Rhythm Guitarist
 METALFORCE, the German metal band led by former MAJESTY singer vocalist Tarek "MS" Maghary, has announced the addition of rhythm guitarist Josef Echter to the group's ranks. Josef will make his live debut with the band on MANOWAR's upcoming "Death To Infidels" European tour, which will feature METALFORCE as "special guests."
A 15-minute documentary on the self-titled debut album from METALFORCE can be viewed below.
"Metalforce" was released last summer via Magic Circle Music, the record label owned by members of MANOWAR. According to the band's official bio, the members of METALFORCE "honor their fans with anthems of power and might. It's the stuff metal legends are made of and METALFORCE is destined to become one and the same. There [are] 11 new songs to motivate 'true metal' fans to raise their flags and pledge their allegiance. . . METALFORCE promises to unite the world of 'true metal' through the power of passion, expressed through their music."
Commented Maghary: "True metal doesn't follow commercial trends, it comes from your heart, it's truthful, it's totally honest, an honesty that is dedicated to your music and your fans." | 0 | |
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5 янв 2010
PARADOX Announces New Guitarist
 Long-running German metal band PARADOX has announced the addition of BIOMECHANICAL guitarist Gus Drax to the group's ranks.
Drax (pictured below) was born in Larissa, Greece on September 21, 1987. He decided to play guitar at the age of 14 when he saw "Live in Tokyo" by DREAM THEATER and was amazed by John Petrucci. He started practicing for 6-12 hours a day. At the age of 19, his talent was noticed by John K, the vocalist/band leader of the U.K. progressive metal band BIOMECHANICAL. John suggested him to join the band and in August 2007 Gus became the new guitarist of BIOMECHANICAL.
Gus will release his first instrumental solo album in 2010 called "In Search Of Perfection", featuring guest appearances by Bob Katsionis (FIREWIND, OUTLOUD) and Steve Smyth (FORBIDDEN, ex-NEVERMORE, TESTAMENT). Heis also writing material for a new band he recently formed. | 0 | |
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5 янв 2010
Former VICIOUS RUMORS Singer RONNIE STIXX Announces New BLOOD REDSKIES Lineup
 Former VICIOUS RUMORS vocalist Ronnie Stixx has announced the new lineup of his Texas-based melodic metal band BLOOD REDSKIES. Stixx says, "After a few months of looking and speaking to great musicians, I finally feel I have found and put together the right group of guys with the same of style and ideas for the bases that I think BLOOD REDSKIES needs."
BLOOD REDSKIES is:
Ronnie Stixx (ex-VICIOUS RUMORS)- Vocals
Dave Harvey (ex-PHANTOM-X) - Guitar
Jamie Summersell (ex-OBLIVION, WICKED WALTZ) - Guitar
Toine Vanderlinden (MARTYR) - Bass
Craig Farmer (ex-DIVINE RUINS) - Drums
BLOOD REDSKIES is currently writing material for its debut CD, "The Ancient Prophecies". According to the band, "there are eight songs written at the moment and three in pre-production. We plan to have the album done by late May and out sometime in July."
BLOOD REDSKIES is confirmed for the Gates Of Metal festival, set to take place May 22-23 in Dripping Springs, Texas. The bvand will also perform at the Monsters Of Metal Open Air Festival 2 on August 14 in San Antonio, Texas. An appearance at the Mario's Metal Meeting in Holland in October is also planned. | 0 | |
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5 янв 2010
KREATOR To Perform Special \'Old-School\' Set For 25th Anniversary
 Guitarist/vocalist Mille Petrozza of German thrash metal veterans KREATOR has issued the following update:
"Happy new year to all the freaks, fans, friends and supporters! It's time for a general update so you all know what we're up to.
"First off: Thanks to all of you for making 2009 one of the wildest and most successful years for KREATOR! The 'Hordes of Chaos' tour has taken us to many places we have never played at before and we were always surprised by the great response in cities like Beijing, Krasnodar, San Salvador or Guatemala City. Metal rules the planet EVERYWHERE!
"What's next for us? We're really looking forward to returning to North America in March, and yes, even though I am the kind of guy that doesn't even celebrate his own birthday, KREATOR turns 25 in 2010! We want to make this year a little special by playing a classic old-school set in 2010 with a couple of songs we haven't performed live in a while. For this we need your help! Check the forum for the vote of which songs we should put into the setlist. The ones that you pick will make it into the setlist. The vote only lasts to February 1st! So be quick!
"Yes — the rumors are true! The 'ultra edition' of 'Hordes Of Chaos' is coming! Check [the band's official web site] for more details very soon!
"Essen is the European capitol of culture in 2010! This means, that some major media is getting interested in KREATOR now. We'll appear at 'Ard Morgenmagazin' on January 8th between 6 and 9 a.m. In case, you have nothing to do and you're awake, check it out; we'll be performing two songs live from Zeche Zollverein on national television!
"2009 is history! Let's make 2010 even more killer!!!!!"
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5 янв 2010
KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI Mixing Sophomore Album
 Finnish symphonic folk metal band KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI is currently mixing its second album for an April release via Century Media Records. The group states, "it will most certainly surprise many of [our fans]!"
KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI's video for the song "Jäässä Varttunut" can be viewed below. The track comes off the band's's debut CD, "Shadowheart", which was released in October 2008 via Century Media Records. According to a press release, KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI's sound is "heavy, drivingly fast, but due to its epic atmosphere, and melancholic, highly catchy overtones marks a stunning amalgamation of Celtic folklore and vast extreme metal influences. By utilizing lyrics in their native Finnish tongue as well as the English language, KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI are also highly diverse when it comes to their lyrical content."
Formed in 2002 in Kouvola, Finland by brothers Joni (growls, guitar) and Antti Koskinen (keyboards, backing vocals), KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI previously recorded three demos: "Kristallivuoren Maa" (2002), "Taival" (2004) and "The New Chapter" (2007) and one EP called "Mustan Valtikan Aika" (2006).
KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI is:
Leeni-Maria Hovila - Vocals
Joni Koskinen - Growls, Guitar
Antti Rinkinen - Lead Guitar
Antti Koskinen - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Simo Lehtonen - Bass, Backing Vocals
Atte Marttinen - Drums
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