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30 окт 2009
BULLET: \'Bite The BULLET\' Video Released
 "Bite the Bullet", the new video from Swedish denim-and-leather rockers BULLET, can be viewed below. The song is the title cut of the band's sophomore album, which entered the chart in the band's home country at position No. 3. The follow-up to 2006's "Heading for the Top" was mixed and co-produced by Nicke Andersson (THE HELLACOPTERS, SOLUTION, DEATH BREATH).
BULLET took part in Stockholm's biggest sports event of 2009. The band was invited to perform in front of 14,000 crazy hockey fanatics at the Ericsson Globe Arena on Saturday, October 3, kicking of a historic evening where Detroit Red Wings squared off against St. Louis Blues in the NHL premiere game of the 2009-2010 season.
BULLET is:
Hell Hofer - Vocals
Hampus Klang - Lead guitar
Erik Almström - Lead guitar
Adam Hector - Bass
Gustav Hjortsjö - Drums
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30 окт 2009
NIRVANA: \'Live At Reading\' Trailer Available
 NIRVANA's legendary August 30, 1992 headlining appearance at the U.K.'s Reading festival will make its official debut on CD and DVD on November 3, followed by a vinyl edition on November 17. Titled "Nirvana Live At Reading", the set will come as both a separate CD and DVD, as well as a deluxe CD/DVD package. The show has been circulated on bootlegs for years, but the DVD will feature a pristine copy of the original film, while the audio portion will be taken from the original recordings.
NIRVANA's Reading show featured early performances of several songs that would not make their recorded debut until 1993's "In Utero" album: "All Apologies", "Dumb" and "Tourette's". The show also included rare cover tunes and obscure songs from the band's pre-"Nevermind" days, as well as nearly every song from that 1991 breakthrough release.
Drummer Dave Grohl recalled the show as one of the biggest highlights of the band's initial success. "It was a huge show, and we were headlining, and we hadn't practiced for about three months, and we just stepped onstage and we expected it to suck really bad, and it turned out to be totally amazing," he said.
The Reading gig was ranked No. 1 in Kerrang! magazine's "100 Gigs That Shook The World" and was voted as "NIRVANA's Number One Greatest Moment" by fans in a poll sponsored by British music outlet NME.
Only two of the set's 25 songs have been officially released until now.
The set list for "Nirvana Live At Reading" is:
01. Breed
02. Drain You
03. Aneurysm
04. School
05. Sliver
06. In Bloom
07. Come as You Are
08. Lithium
09. About a Girl
10. Tourette's
11. Polly
12. Lounge Act
13. Smells Like Teen Spirit
14. On a Plain
15. Negative Creep
16. Been a Son
17. All Apologies
18. Blew
19. Dumb
20. Stay Away
21. Spank Thru
22. Love Buzz *
23. The Money Will Roll Right In (FANG cover)
24. D-7 (WIPERS cover)
25. Territorial Pissings
* Not on CD
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30 окт 2009
MESHUGGAH: DVD Release Dates Announced
 Swedish experimental extreme metallers MESHUGGAH will release their long-awaited concert DVD on February 5 in Europe and February 9 in the U.S. More information will be made available soon.
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30 окт 2009
VAN CANTO Issue Update
 Great news from the vocal acrobats VAN CANTO: Not only did they rock this year?s Metal Female Voices Festival, but the band was also presented with the MFVF-Award for "Best Newcomer". A big THANK YOU goes out to all fans and supporters!
However, Van Canto does not have the time to rest on their laurels!
Van Canto TV...
On October 31st, the band will be part of the SWR (Rheinland-Pfalz) show ?Landesart?. The show will present the viewers with a Van Canto portrait that includes an interview with the band, live footage and video clips.
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Landesart? will air on SWR this Saturday, October 31st at 7:15 PM (CET).
Re-Releases...
The first two Van Canto albums, ?A Storm to Come? and ?Hero,? will be re-released on December 12th, 2009! Both new editions will include extensive bonus material. Fans should stay tuned for more info.
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30 окт 2009
EDGUY - Work On New Music To Begin Soon
 EDGUY drummer Felix Bohnke has issued the following update:
“We are back from our USA and Canada tour. It has been a great adventure and the shows were awesome. Edguy had a great time travelling the States again. We've met so many kind and enthusiastic people. We will definitely come back to the land of endless opportunities – and Canada - with a new CD.
Before heading to the USA, I recorded five songs for the upcoming AVANTASIA CD. It was a great experience and I can tell you that the next Avantasia CD will be a killer album! Great things await us!
Edguy are not lazy and will have much work coming their way as well. The band will start working on new songs very soon – we are collecting ideas all the time.
On Saturday, October 24th we attended the 10 year anniversary party of the Edguy Savage Union fan club. Happy Birthday! All the Edguys had great fun at this gathering and we had a wonderful time with everybody! We can say without a doubt: We have the BEST fans in the world!
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30 окт 2009
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: \'Dying Breed\' Video Available
 "Dying Breed", the new video from Los Angeles metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, can be viewed here. The song comes off the band's sophomore album, "War Is The Answer", which sold 44,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 7 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD follows up FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's 2007 debut, "The Way Of The Fist", which has sold more than 350,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
"War Is The Answer" was released in the U.S. on September 22 via Prospect Park Records. The CD was produced by the band and Kevin Churko (OZZY OSBOURNE, IN THIS MOMENT), and was mixed by Randy Staub (METALLICA, MÖTLEY CRÜE, NICKELBACK). According to a press release, "the record evolves the band's already mature sound, ranging from the undeniable melodies in 'Hard to See' to the brutally nihilistic 'Burn It Down' — destined to please fans both new and old."
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30 окт 2009
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS To Complete New Album After Tour
 STONE TEMPLE PILOTS spent the last few months working on a new studio album with producer Don Was. The band currently has tour dates through the beginning of 2010, after which the group is expected to resume recording the CD for a tentative spring/summer release.
"When we get back, we're going to finish the album," singer Scott Weiland tells Spinner.com. "And then when we finish the album, there will be a big tour around its release and that will probably be a long tour."
The upcoming release of PILOTS' sixth studio album and first since 2001's "Shangri-La-Dee-Da" has been complicated by a contractual dispute between Weiland, drummer Eric Kretz and STP's label, Atlantic Records.
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS were reactivated in 2008 after a six-year layoff, during which time Weiland recorded two albums with VELVET REVOLVER before being dismissed in April 2008.
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30 окт 2009
DEVILDRIVER: \'Fate Stepped In\' Video Released
 "Fate Stepped In", the new video from Santa Barbara, California's DEVILDRIVER, can be viewed below. The song comes off DEVILDRIVER's new album, "Pray For Villains", which sold around 14,600 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 35 on The Billboard 200 chart.
DEVILDRIVER's previous album, 2007's "The Last Kind Words", shifted a little more than 14,000 copies during its first week of release to debut at No. 48 — around 40 percent more than the opening-week number of 2005's "The Fury of Our Maker's Hand", which premiered at No. 177 with sales of 10,400.
"Pray For Villains" was released on July 14 via Roadrunner Records. The effort — which was also made available as a special-edition CD/DVD package featuring three bonus tracks, a behind-the-scenes DVD and expanded artwork — was recorded at Edge of the Earth studios in Los Angeles with producer Logan Mader (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, GOJIRA, DIVINE HERESY).
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30 окт 2009
SUICIDE OF DEMONS Prepares To Release Debut
 SUICIDE OF DEMONS, the Belgian band featuring NIGHTRAGE drummer Jo Nunez, will release its debut album, "Before Our Eyes", in the Benelux countries on November 1 through Sonic Rendez-Vous. Guitarist Fern Nunez states, "Unfortunately, due to contractual issues, the album will be available only in Benelux for the time being, but we're working hard to try to make its release possible in other territories."
SUICIDE OF DEMONS has signed a new deal with Fakto Records for the release of the band's second CD, which the group hopes to begin recording in January. Fern Nunez states, "This album will contain a few surprises as well as some awesome guests." | 0 | |
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30 окт 2009
MACHINAE SUPREMACY Announces New Drummer
 Swedish metallers MACHINAE SUPREMACY have announced the addition of drummer Niklas Karvonen (DOMINI MAGICA) to the group's ranks. He joins the band as the replacement for Tomas Nilsén who left MACHINAE SUPREMACY in August due to "personal reasons."
Based in Luleå, Sweden, MACHINAE SUPREMACY's first commercial album was released in 2004 through U.K.'s MBD Records.
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30 окт 2009
Former AFTER FOREVER Singer Seeking Musicians For REVAMP
 Former AFTER FOREVER vocalist Floor Jansen's new project called REVAMP is currently seeking a drummer, bassist, guitarist and keyboard player.
If you are interested in auditioning for the group, you must:
* Be a skilled player on your instrument in the metal style (as well fast and brutal as groovy and melodic)
* A man (sorry, girls)
* Experienced on stage with a band and able to do a convincing performance
* Have your own equipment and knowhow of your instrument
* Have your own transportation
* Available for tours
* Understand the music industry and the position of an upcoming band
* Dutch or live near the border of The Netherlands in either Belgium or Germany
* Available for rehearsals in December until April and for shows starting in May
If you fit the profile and are interested in taking part in an audition, send an e-mail to floor@revampmusic.com with:
* A short CV (who you are, where you’re from, age, musical history, personal story/motivation)
* A recording of yourself playing your instrument (both audio and video is ok, I prefer video though)
* Links to web sites, YouTube, pictures
Auditions are planned for the last week of November. You will be contacted regarding dates and location.
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30 окт 2009
DELAIN Guitarist Quits
 DELAIN — the Dutch gothic rock/metal project founded by ex-WITHIN TEMPTATION keyboardist Martijn Westerholt (brother of WITHIN TEMPTATION's Robert Westerholt) — has issued the following update:
"We are sad to announce that Ronald [Landa, guitar] has decided to part ways with DELAIN.
"Ronald has been of great value to the band. We would like to thank him for his everlasting devotion for DELAIN! We will never forget all the great moments we have shared together and wish him the very best for the future!
"Ronald will still play our shows in Zwolle and Birmingham and besides that there is a big chance he will appear on stage now and then at one of our future shows. We hope to be able to announce his successor very soon and keep you updated on that!"
Commented Ronald: "Being a part of DELAIN has always been a tremendous privilege and honor for me. It was so awesome to play live and record albums for you [the fans], guys. You have been so great to us, and to me, and I want to thank you so much for that. However, the time has come to step away from the band, and to pursue a different dream.
"My musical taste has always been very wide, and I wanted to play in a band that plays a different kind of music for a long time. I could never do this because being in a band like DELAIN requires you to put all of your time and effort into that band. But the desire to play music with different people in different genres doesn't let go. Therefore I decided to continue my role in DELAIN as a dedicated fan and friend.
"I will follow DELAIN very closely, and do everything I can to still be of value to the band. Besides that, I hope that you'll check out what I'm doing once in a while, and that you will like my new musical endeavours.
"I want to thank Charly, Martijn, Rob and Sander so much for the fun we had, the great moments we shared, the hard times we conquered, and the beautiful music we played. I also want to thank all our fans so very much! You guys make it worthwhile!
"Thank you for coming to so many shows, and for making me feel good! I love you all!"
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30 окт 2009
AIRBOURNE: New Album Title, Release Date Revealed
 Australian rockers AIRBOURNE have set "No Guts, No Glory" as the title of their second album, due on February 23, 2010 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was recorded in Chicago with noted producer Johnny K (DISTURBED, 3 DOORS DOWN, STAIND). The band relocated from its shared home in Warrnambool and moved into K's spacious studio to record the album.
Frontman Joel O'Keefe says: "Working with Johnny was great; he's one of the boys. We basically just set up all the gear, chucked a few mics around and went for it! Good times!" Brother and drummer Ryan confirms the precarious microphone placement: "With this album, we threw the mics all over the building, left the doors and windows open and pressed record!"
AIRBOURNE, known for its adrenalized, "work hard, play harder" style of rock, will embark on a two-month European tour in early February that will span two months and kick off with several U.K. dates. The band will commence U.S. touring of major markets beginning in April. They will live on the road through the summer.
"No Guts, No Glory" follows up the band's 2008-released debut, "Runnin' Wild", which went on to sell upwards of 250,000 units worldwide and earned the band heaps of critical accolades. | 0 | |
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30 окт 2009
ABSCESS Completes Recording New Album
 ABSCESS, the California-based band consisting of Chris Reifert (drums/vocals; ex-DEATH/AUTOPSY), Clint Bower (guitar/vocals; ex-HEXX), Danny Coralles (guitar; ex-AUTOPSY), and Joe Allen (bass; ex-VON), has completed recording its eighth album, entitled "Dawn Of Inhumanity". The CD will once again be released through Tyrant Syndicate Productions, the label headed up by DARKTHRONE guitarist/vocalist Nocturno Culto.
Commented ABSCESS: "The band really worked hard on this album and is excited to get it out so it can burrow its way into your ears and minds.
"This album was recorded with the idea of it being a listening experience filled with bizarre and nightmarish brutality. There are plenty of twists and turns to further warp and distort the bands arsenal of sickness.
"Dennis Dread is creating the cover art and there will also be artwork from Chris Reifert in the packaging.
"ABSCESS fans will not disappointed!"
ABSCESS's seventh full-length CD, "Horrorhammer", came out in March 2007.
Tankcrimes released a ABSCESS / POPULATION REDUCTION split LP/CD this past spring. The split, brought on by a fan-based cover song years ago, features cover art by Chris Reifert. The recordings were mastered by Dan Randall at Mammoth Sound (GHOUL, IMPALED, MAGRUDERGRIND, VOETSEK). | 0 | |
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29 окт 2009
AVA INFERI Seeking Touring Guitarist
 AVA INFERI, the Portugal-based band whose lineup includes Norwegian guitarist Rune Eriksen (a.k.a. ex-MAYHEM guitarist/songwriter Blasphemer), has issued the following update:
"We are now searching for a guitarist who can fill in as a live member (and then see where it goes from there) when we have shows and tours on the agenda. Must be willing to step in at any time required, have his (or her) own equipment, and be an experienced and a hard working individual willing to sacrifice his (or her) sanity for the band. Preferred from the Lisboa/Centro Sul area due to periods of immense rehearsals (unless you love to travel long distances several times a week, of course...)
"If you know you have what it takes and are ready and willing to surrender to the coven, let us know at ava.inferi@yahoo.com."
AVA INFERI's third album, "Blood Of Bacchus", was released in Europe on May 25 via France's Season Of Mist (July 14 in the U.S.).
The track listing is as follows:
01. Truce
02. Last Sign of Summer
03. Colours of the Dark
04. Black Wings
05. Appeler Les Loups
06. Be Damned
07. Tempestade
08. Blood of Bacchus
09. Memoirs
The album features guest appearances by Kristoffer Rygg (ULVER), Live Kostöl (PANTHEON I), Fredrik Söderlind (PUISSENCE) and the "amazing piano talent" Arne Martinussen. | 0 | |
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29 окт 2009
RAMMSTEIN - Liebe Ist Für Alle Da Cracks Billboard Top 20
 RAMMSTEIN's sixth studio album, Liebe Ist Für Alle Da, has entered Billboard’s Top 200 at #13 (#1 on the Heavy Music chart), marking the German sextet’s highest US debut to date.
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29 окт 2009
FLYLEAF: \'Beautiful Bride\' Video Released
 Red 40 Productions, which is owned by Don Tyler, has released the Tyler-directed video for FLYLEAF's next single, "Beautiful Bride". You can watch the clip here.
Don Tyler is the Cleveland-based music video director best known for his combined use of live action and animation. Tyler has also done videos for MASTODON, RINGWORM, TRIGGER POINT, EAGLES OF DEATH METAL and ALLELE, among others.
"Beautiful Bride" comes off FLYLEAF's new album, "Memento Mori", which is scheduled for release on November 10 via A&M/Octone. For the follow-up to the band's hit 2005 self-titled debut, the band again teamed with producer Howard Benson, who is known for his work with PAPA ROACH, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE and THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS.
"Memento Mori" track listing:
01. Beautiful Bride
02. Again
03. Chasm
04. Missing
05. This Close
06. The Kind
07. In The Dark
08. Set Apart This Dream
09. Swept Away
10. Tiny Heart
11. Melting (interlude)
12. Treasure
13. Circle
14. Arise
Disc 2 (Deluxe Edition):
01. Break Your Knees
02. Enemy
03. Have We Lost
04. Who Am I
The album's title comes from the well-known Latin phrase that, through the ages, has been uttered as a reminder of the mortality we all share. According to ancient texts, memento mori was historically acted out as a kind of ritual tableau in ancient Rome when a victorious general was welcomed back to the city with a parade: "Standing behind the victorious general was a servant, and he had the task of reminding the general that, though he was up on the peak today, tomorrow was another day. The servant did this by telling the general that he should remember that he was mortal, i.e. 'Memento mori."
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29 окт 2009
THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT: New Song Available For Streaming
 Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) will release "Addicted", the second in a series of albums to be made available under THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT moniker, on November 17 in North America via InsideOut Music.
A song from the CD, "Bend It Like Bender", is available for streaming at this location.
In a recent interview with AOL's Noisecreep, Townsend stated about the musical direction of "Addicted", "Every time I put something out, folks are like, 'Oh well, that's the direction you're going in,' or, like, 'That's your identity now.' I'm just trying shit out. I've always been into easy music. When I was 15, the record for me was 'Hysteria' by DEF LEPPARD. I loved it, dude. But we go through our adult life, and it becomes a little less en vogue to state your appreciation for pop music.
"But at the same time, this isn't the last record I'm going to ever do. I wanted to do a record like this, and during the process of this whole DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT thing, and putting together all these songs, there was a record full of that shit."
"Addicted" features vocals from both Townsend and Anneke van Giersbergen, who is best known for her work with THE GATHERING.
"I've always loved the sound of female vocals," Townsend told Noisecreep. "Not only was it DEF LEPPARD I was into when I was 15, but 'Watermark' by ENYA. I loved it. I remember when I was a kid, I was like, 'Man, if I could make, like, heavy ENYA. That would be awesome. Anneke just kind of came into my life and the thing about her is, we're kind of the same age, and we both have a kid, and...I guess I'm not really into female vocals that sound masculine, I guess. A lot of times, the heavy female vocalists always end up sounding like they're screaming or whatever. Anneke has a really solid voice, but its clear and straight-up feminine, but it can totally cut through heavy music, and for me, that was ideal."
"Ki", the first in a series of albums from Devin Townsend to be made available under the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT moniker, was released in Europe on May 25 in North America on June 19 via InsideOut Music.
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29 окт 2009
CATHEDRAL: New Album Title Announced
 Veteran British doom/stoner band CATHEDRAL will enter Chapel studios (THE DARKNESS, NAPALM DEATH, URIAH HEEP, WET WET WET, SIMPLE MINDS) in Lincolnshire, U.K. in November to record its ninth full-length album and second for the Nuclear Blast label. Entitled "The Guessing Game", the new CD will once again be produced by Warren Riker (DOWN, CROWBAR) and sport stunning new artwork from band collaborator Dave Patchett. Songtitles set to appear on the CD (among others) include:
* Journeys Into Jade
* The Casket Chasers
* Funeral Of Dreams
* Death Of An Anarchist
* La Noche Del Buque Maldito (a.k.a. Ghost Ship Of The Blind Dead)
* Open Mind Surgery
"The Guessing Game" is scheduled for a March/April 2010 release.
Earlier in the year, Night Of The Vinyl Dead Records released CATHEDRAL's "Caravan Beyond Redemption" album on limited-edition double splatter vinyl with a gatefold cover. The LP, which was originally released by Earache in 1998, is limited to 500 copies.
CATHEDRAL's latest LP, "The Garden of Unearthly Delights", was released in Europe in October 2005 and in North America in January 2006. Produced by Riker, the follow-up to 2002's "The VIIth Coming" was said to be the band's "most varied effort so far." Using every stylistic device — from female vocals up to violins — and embedding it all in that typical CATHEDRAL brand of doom, "The Garden of Unearthly Delights" was described as "a treat for every fan of the band, old and new alike."
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29 окт 2009
KATATONIA Members Talk About \'Night Is The New Day\'
 New KATATONIA's album "Night Is The New Day" is scheduled for release in Europe on November 2 (November 10 in North America) via Peaceville Records.
"Night Is The New Day" track listing:
01. Forsaker
02. The Longest Year
03. Idle Blood
04. Onward Into Battle
05. Liberation
06. The Promise Of Deceit
07. Nephilim
08. New Night
09. Inheritance
10. Day & Then The Shade
11. Ashen (*Swedish edition CD and vinyl edition bonus track)
12. Departer
Pre-order links for both the special Swedish edition CD (digibook package and 20 page booklet) and the vinyl edition (double gatefold 180g heavyweight vinyl) are available from the site. Both these editions will feature a bonus track and all orders placed through the site will also come with an exclusive signed KATATONIA postcard.
"Night Is The New Day" is the long-awaited new studio album of transcendental, atmospheric rock and metal, exploring the darker corners of audial melancholy. It was recorded throughout July 2009 and was co-produced, engineered and mixed by David Castillo. A continuation of the heaviness, depth and atmosphere of their previous album, "Night Is The New Day" is also a more multi-dimensional effort — waltzing between prog moments, doom, folk & the classic melodic anthems that are the staple of KATATONIA's uncompromising sound, completed by the haunting tones of Jonas Renkse's vocal journeys of urban and emotional decay. Cover art once again comes courtesy of Travis Smith (KATATONIA, OPETH, NOVEMBRE) and continues the stylistic identity established so effectively since "The Great Cold Distance".
Commented the band: "It's now been three years since 'The Great Cold Distance' came out and, rightfully so, we had to let the distance ring out long and loud. KATATONIA was not a product conceived at a manufacturing facility. We never inserted ourselves inside the grinding wheel of being a product line — hyped when brand new, tossed away when outdated. Bands come and go, rise and fall. We're a brick in that wall too, but won't crash overnight, because we walked this road for two decades, slowly. Fortunately, we're past the level where struggling bands get caught in the claws of the fast food concept of the music industry. From day one, it was always about a long term mission, something to go hand in hand and accompany a chosen lifestyle through all its stages. The foundation and concept of KATATONIA was, and still is, to channel the negative aspects of living into artistic creativity, and we're well aware that the outcome of that is simply not for everyone to embrace. Our new work is manifested in the whole album as a solid piece, not as destined selections for the very commercial media to deliver the soundtrack to accompany John Doe's shallow daily routines. Airplay doesn't last, but albums are forever.
"KATATONIA cannot be creatively driven by anyone or anything but our own hands, but also we, in turn, need the guidance from our inner demons to understand the direction that lies ahead. The only fuel compatible to our engine is the magic of definite and divine inspiration, without it things go stumbling in the dark, unable to progress nor regress. KATATONIA started because we had a calling and will end when our inner demons no longer speak to us. This time it took a while longer to discover what was behind the door at the end of the long corridor we walked down with the last album. In this time it took for us to get here, we discovered that we could extract the distraction that kept blocking us and use it as the source of inspiration itself; all the fear and worries of the dark times ahead, the apathy of the current state of mind, the lack of hope, the struggle to find a meaning and, maybe most of all, realizing the decline of the western civilization is constantly growing and well underway. That will be the time when the night is the new day."
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29 окт 2009
CHILDREN OF BODOM - Blooddrunk World Tour Done
 Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM have issued the following Blooddrunk World Tour wrap-up:
"We started in May 2008, when the album came out. With MEGADETH in USA. Summer arrived and we escaped to Australia's and New Zealand's winter. Then a longer flight to Japan, back to warmth and the perfect noodlesoups. We also did some festivals in Europe including Wacken and Download.
Back to USA as headliner, after which we hit arenas with SLIPKNOT and MACHINE HEAD in Europe. Here and there a couple headliners in between. Christmas home and New Years too. Beginning of the year was time for the longawaited headlining in Europe. Managed to get CANNIBAL CORPSE and DIABLO with us.
Then experienced a couple of weeks of spring time in Finland, and off we go, with LAMB OF GOD, North America. Somebody falls from his bunk and we go home. Summertime, everything healed, and we hit some festivals, but also had the chance to enjoy the Finnish summer. Summer ends and we fly to spring of Buenos Aires, from where we start the last thing of this cycle. Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, USA, Canada, Hawaii, Japan, Hongkong, Beijing, Taipei and finally Moscow.
We toured with many bands, many crew. Met a lot of nice people, weird people, funny people. Tasted weird foods, emptied minibars, swam in the ocean. Pounded Brazilian Churrascaria beef, had tons of nigiris in Tokyo, french fries animal style in Cali and poutine in Canada. We enjoyed the tropical heat, fruits and surf in Honolulu, also the hospitality of locals in the Irish Bar, and the day after around the island, ending in Gyu-Kaku.
Played many cities where we never headlined before, including Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Clifton Parks, Beijing, Taipei, Hongkong, Honolulu, Monterrey, Buenos Aires...
Learned to say hello in Chinese and Cantonese, not to forget the dirty phrases in Japanese in Rock-Rock.
We wanna thank all the fans we had the honour to play with!
And the really nice fans who we were able to meet!
Thanks goes to all the bands we toured with, all the cool crew we met and worked with, especially our own crew and our management. All the locals who made shows happen, all the locals who helped us out, whether it was ordering a pizza or showing me the Tiananmen square.
We're done now for a while. Concentrating on writing.
But after all's done, we will do the same again!!!!"
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29 окт 2009
CALES - New Album Due In November; \'Varjag\' Video Available
 The fifth album of CALES entitled KRF is due out on Monday, November 2nd via Metal Breath Production. Cales is a renowned epic pagan metal project by guitar wizard Blackosh (ex-ROOT 1986-2004).
According to a press release, unlike the previous Savage Blood, you can expect harder and heavier material with vocals that is comparable to early Cales albums as well as ROOT or BATHORY.
An unofficial video of 'Varjag' taken from the new album KRF can be viewed below:
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29 окт 2009
DEAD SHAPE FIGURE\'s Former Guitarist Rejoins Band On Bass
 Former DEAD SHAPE FIGURE guitarist Erno "Ere" Talvitie (2004-2008) has rejoined the Finnish thrash metal outfit as the band's new bassist.
Commented Ere: "After about two years of being out DEAD SHAPE FIGURE and almost totally out of music 'business,' and, being as replenishing as it was, it felt damn good to get the call from the figures and being asked to play bass.
"I'm sure that almost everybody who knows Neissu's [former DEAD SHAPE FIGURE bassist] talents, whether they relate to bass playing or drinking Jaloviina and smoking cigarettes like a crazy-ass motherfucker, expect at least something like that from me too. Well, I'm not here to take Neissu's boots, simply because it's impossible. I don't think that you can find anyone in this country who could do that and still be a character that you are willing to keep in the band.
"This is something I'm asked to do and I'm quite eager to see what I'm able to bring to DEAD SHAPE FIGURE from behind the bass guitar.
"Anyway, it's so fucking good to be back with this group, but I'm taking this post slowly, day by day to see what next year brings us." | 0 | |
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28 окт 2009
THE ABSENCE To Enter Studio Next Week
 Tampa, Florida melodic thrash outfit THE ABSENCE will enter Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida on Monday, November 2 to begin recording its third album for an early 2010 release via Metal Blade Records. Guitarist Patrick Pintavalle states, "We will be tracking with Brian Elliot and mixing duties will be handled by Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY, CARNAL FORGE).
"We are all very excited to get this record out and to begin touring again as soon as possible."
THE ABSENCE's sophomore CD, "Riders of the Plague", was released on August 7, 2007 via Metal Blade Records. The album was recorded at Mana Studios in Florida with Swedish producer Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY, CARNAL FORGE). Mixing duties were handled by Jonas at his Black Lounge studios in Avesta, Sweden. The CD features guest appearances by guitarists James Murphy (DEATH, TESTAMENT), Jonas Kjellgren, Per Nilsson (SCAR SYMMETRY) and Santiago Dobles (AGHORA) as well as guest vocals by Jonas Granvik (WITHOUT GRIEF, EDGE OF SANITY). | 0 | |
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28 окт 2009
MASTIC SCUM: New Song Posted Online
 Austrian extreme metallers MASTIC SCUM will release their new album, "Dust", on November 13 via Twilight Distribution. 12 songs were recorded for the effort, which was mixed at Grindlab Studio and mastered by Jacob Hansen (HEAVEN SHALL BURN, ABORTED, HATESPHERE). Artwork for the CD (see here) was created by Killustrations (SIX FEET UNDER, KATAKLYSM, AMON AMARTH).
"Dust" track listing:
01. Ashes To Dust
02. Construcdead
03. The Consciousness In A State Of Mind
04. Regression
05. Dead Remains
06. The Sufferage
07. Blood For Blood
08. Revelation Of Mankind
09. A Life For A Lie
10. Adrenaline 2.0
11. The Will To Kill
12. Extinction
The song "Construcdead" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
MASTIC SCUM recently parted ways with vocalist Will due to "musical differences" and replaced him with Maggo Wenzel (INZEST, TRISTWOOD, WATCH ME BLEED).
In 2007, MASTIC SCUM celebrated its 15th anniversary by issuing "The EPs Collection 1993-2002" via Power It Up/Twilight. This CD includes all of the band's vinyl releases plus two bonus tracks. This was MASTIC SCUM's 17th release since the band's inception in 1992. | 0 | |
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28 окт 2009
CHIMAIRA: DVD Preview Available
 Cleveland, Ohio metallers CHIMAIRA have issued the following update:
"We're so excited about the footage we shot with Todd Bell for our new DVD release (due out in 2010) that we couldn't wait to share it. Here is 'The Disappearing Sun' live from Helsinki, Finland."
CHIMAIRA rhythm guitarist Matt DeVries sat out the last few weeks of the band's European tour so that he could be home in time for the birth of his son. Filling in for him for the European dates was Emil Werstler of DAATH.
DeVries will be back on stage with CHIMAIRA for the band's U.S. tour with TRIVIUM, which kicks off on October 29.
CHIMAIRA will play its tenth annual Christmas show on December 27 at the House of Blues in the band's hometown.
The band will embark on a tour of Australia and New Zealand in January 2010. Support on the trek will come from DOUBLE DRAGON. This will be CHIMAIRA's first headlining Australian tour, having previously played the country as a support act for IN FLAMES, BIOHAZARD and KORN.
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28 окт 2009
VAN HALEN - Rare \'Unchained\' Video From French TV Available
 The VAN HALEN News Desk is reporting:
"Believe it or not, someone actually uploaded a Van Halen video to YouTube today that pretty much nobody has ever seen since it only once… on French TV, back in 1981! Until today, this lip-sync Van Halen footage has never circulated among bootleg collectors, nor has ever been on a video sharing website such as YouTube."
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28 окт 2009
PUSCIFER: \'The Mission\' Video Released
 "The Mission", the new video from TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan's side project, PUSCIFER, can be viewed below. The clip, crafted by Meats Meier — who has had a long history with Keenan, including work with both TOOL and PUSCIFER — was filmed in downtown Los Angeles and features Meier's inordinate animation talent.
"The Mission" features both Keenan and actress Milla Jovovich on vocals and has received a significant amount of radio airplay throughout 2009. The previously unreleased song will finally surface on the "C is for (Please Insert Sophomoric Genitalia Reference Here) E.P.", which is due out on November 10.
You can hear "Polar Bear", a new song from the EP, via PUSCIFER's MySpace page.
"C is for (Please Insert Sophomoric Genitalia Reference Here) E.P." track listing:
01. Polar Bear
02. The Mission (Renholder Mix) (feat. Milla Jovovich)
03. Momma Sed (Alive @ Club Nokia)
04. Vagina Mine (Alive @ Club Nokia)
05. Potions (Deliverance Mix)
06. The Humbling River
PUSCIFER will kick off its first tour with a swing through the Western U.S. on October 29 in Las Vegas (a Midwest/East Coast run is in the works for 2010).
In a recent interview with Noisecreep, Keenan stated that fans can expect nothing but to be surprised on the upcoming PUSCIFER tour, which runs through early December.
"Whenever you see a city with a double booking, it will be a different performance both nights," Keenan said. He went on to describe PUSCIFER as "a gathering place for other solo projects, as well as mine. Eventually, it will become more of a stable, core band, but initially it is definitely an experimental phase, with people coming and going."
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28 окт 2009
RESURRECTED: \'Fierce\' Artwork Unveiled
 Long-running German death metallers RESURRECTED will release their sixth album, "Fierce", before the end of the year via Metal Age Productions. The CD was recorded at Soundlodge studios in Rhauderfehn, Germany with Jörk Uken (GOD DETHRONED, OBSCENITY). The band states, "We're overwhelmed by the result. Expect the most varied and vital RESURRECTED album so far embedded in an awesome production including some guest vocals of Christoph Mieves from GRIND INC."
The "Fierce" cover artwork was created by Björn Gosses of Killustrations (VOMITORY, LAY DOWN ROTTEN, SEVERE TORTURE) and can be viewed here.
"Fierce" track listing:
01. New Reign Rising
02. Gun Shot Victim
03. Tortured By Deities
04. Mental Retardation
05. Urge To Murder
06. Slumdog...
07. Perverse Consecration
08. Divine Masturbation
09. Day Of Suffering (MORBID ANGEL cover)
10. Hindsight
The track "Slumdog" is now available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
RESURRECTED's fifth album, "Endless Sea of Loss", was released in October 2006 via Morbid Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Blood Spilled" was recorded at Soundlodge Studio in Germany and was mastered at Megawimp Mastering Studio in Berlin.
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28 окт 2009
GUS DRAX Reveals Solo Album Details
 22-year-old Greek guitarist Gus Drax (BIOMECHANICAL) has revealed the track listing and cover artwork for his upcoming solo album, "In Search Of Perfection". The CD will feature guest appearances by keyboardist/guitarist Bob Katsionis (FIREWIND, OUTLOUD) and Steve Smyth (FORBIDDEN, ex-NEVERMORE, TESTAMENT).
"In Search Of Perfection" track listing:
01. Kiss of Life
02. The End Of Innocence
03. Cerebral Chaos
04. In Loving Memory
05. Hourglass
06. 1000 Nights
07. In Presense Of The Dead
08. Abnormal Sequence
09. Vitality (bonus track)
Check out the cover artwork by Anestis Goudas here.
Gus Drax was born on September 21, 1987 in Larissa, Greece. He has been playing guitar since he was 14 years old and is now considered to be one of the most talented Greek guitar players. | 0 | |
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