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22 окт 2009
TRIVIUM Records New Song For \'God Of War III\' Game
 Florida metallers TRIVIUM have just finished writing and recording a new song for God of War III, the next installment in the God of War series, currently in development for the PlayStation 3. The game was announced at E3 2008 and is due for release in March 2010. It is the fifth chapter in the series chronologically, after God of War: Chains of Olympus, God of War, God of War: Betrayal and God of War II.
TRIVIUM's participation in the game was revealed yesterday (Tuesday, October 20) during guitarist/vocalist Matt Heafy's interview with Kidd Christoff of Baltimore's 98Rock radio station, which can be streamed using the audio player below.
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22 окт 2009
KNIVES OUT! Completes Work On Debut Album
 KNIVES OUT!, the new Baltimore, Maryland-based project featuring current/former members of HELLYEAH, NOTHINGFACE, DOG FASHION DISCO and POLKADOT CADAVER, has issued the following update:
"We are very proud to say that we have finally finished our [debut full-length] record. We are extremely proud of this album and feel that it represents exactly what our vision was when we started the band. There will be big announcements soon about management/label/tours etc. Stay tuned. KNIVES OUT! is planning on a big year in 2010.
Five songs from KNIVES OUT! are available for streaming on the group's official MySpace page.
Formed last year, the band says, "It isn't pretty and it isn't safe. In a world of copy cat bands KNIVES OUT! stands up to deliver to the world a breath of fresh air to a stagnant, plagiaristic genre. Go hard or go home...horns up and KNIVES OUT!"
KNIVES OUT! is:
Todd Smith (DOG FASHION DISCO, POLKADOT CADAVER) - Vocals
Jasan Stepp (DOG FASHION DISCO, POLKADOT CADAVER) - Guitar
Tommy Sickles (NOTHINGFACE) - Drums
Dave Cullen (POLKADOT CADAVER) - Bass
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22 окт 2009
JEFF SCOTT SOTO To Release \'One Night In Madrid\' DVD
 Frontiers Records will release a new live DVD and CD by legendary vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, W.E.T.) in December. Entitled "One Night in Madrid", the set was filmed at Sala Heineken in Madrid on April 18, 2009 in front of an intimate and enthusiastic audience. Jeff pulled no punches and performed an exhilarating show featuring tracks from many of his albums as well as showcasing new songs from "Beautiful Mess", including "Mountain", "Testify", "Our Song", "Hey", "Broken Man" and the wonderful "Gin & Tonic Sky". This is the complete show, with a DVD packed full of extras, including all of Jeff's solo videos, a special tribute to his dear friend Marcel Jacob (TALISMAN) and loads of tour footage in the form of "Goofballs!". In addition to the DVD, a double CD is also available.
Frontiers Records has set a November 6 European release date (November 24 in the U.S.) for the self-titled debut album from W.E.T. as a special CD/DVD package.
Featuring the immense talents of Jeff Scott Soto; guitarist/songwriter Erik Martensson (ECLIPSE) and keyboardist Robert Sall (WORK OF ART), "(W)ork of art (E)clipse (T)alisman" was written and recorded over the last 12 months and features the best elements of the three bands the principal artists have been involved in.
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22 окт 2009
NEVERMORE Completes Recording New Album
 Seattle metallers NEVERMORE have finished recording their new album, "The Obsidian Conspiracy", for an early 2010 release via Century Media Records.
The drum tracks for "The Obsidian Conspiracy" were completed in the group's hometown of Seattle with SOILWORK guitarist Peter Wichers, who previously worked with NEVERMORE's Warrel Dane on the singer's solo debut, "Praises to the War Machine". Longtime friend and collaborator Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, ARCH ENEMY, EXODUS, MACHINE HEAD) will once again be handling mixing duties.
The following songs (among others) were laid down during the recording sessions for the follow-up to 2005's "This Godless Endeavor":
* "Emptiness Unobstructed"
* "Without Morals"
* "And The Maiden Spoke"
* "Termination Proclamation"
* "The Obsidian Conspiracy"
* "The Blue Marble and the New Soul"
* "She Comes in Colors"
* "The Day You Built The Wall"
* "Poison Throne"
* "Beautiful Mistake"
* "Crystal Ship" (THE DOORS cover)
* "Transmission" (THE TEA PARTY cover)
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22 окт 2009
DECAPITATED Announces First Shows In Three Years
 Guitarist Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka of the Polish extreme metallers DECAPITATED recently tapped Austrian drummer Kerim "Krimh" Lechner (of THORNS OF IVY) as the replacement for Witold "Vitek" Kieltyka, who died on November 2, 2007 in a Russian hospital from injuries sustained in a road collision. DECAPITATED singer Covan (real name: Adrian Kowanek) was also hurt in the accident, which involved the band's tour bus and a truck carrying wood in Gomel, on the Russia/Belarus border.
Vogg has now issued the following update:
"It's time to come back! After a two-year break, DECAPITATED is coming back with new members. The official new lineup for DECAPITATED will be announced at the end of December.
"As you all know, the decision to continue the band was really, really hard for me, but everything I do now is to keep DECAPITATED alive. Covan's situation has not improved much and he is still in bed and unable to function on his own. He still fights to recover as we speak and we are all still 100% behind him and hope for the best. It has been the hardest thing for me to move on without Vitek by my side, but he would have wanted me to continue with the band.
"Finally, I have found some great musicians who can continue the work of Vitek and Covan.
"At the beginning of April, DECAPITATED will start to play our first reunion shows. We will visit the biggest cities in Australia and play some of the biggest summer festivals in Europe. Don't worry, we won't forget about the U.K.! After this, the band will concentrate on the making of a new album!
"I would like to thank all the people who have supported us all this time."
Maurizio Iacono of the artist management firm Hard Impact Music adds: "I feel very privileged to have been given the management duties of guiding this great band's future. DECAPITATED was a band on the verge of greatness until tragedy hit them and the band's world stopped suddenly. Today, we have a man on a quest to bring the glory back that was taken from them prematurely. Vogg, the band's last remaining founding member, has had the gut-wrenching task of forming a new line-up for DECAPITATED. You can bet that the mission has been accomplished and in honor of the fallen, their legacies will be given the justice they deserve. Our job at Hard Impact is to make sure that DECAPITATED are guided the right way back to the top."
Gerardo Martínez, Nuclear Blast USA's label manager, comments: "I don't think there's anyone happier to know that the legacy of DECAPITATED will continue and the fact that Vogg has overcome the biggest obstacle of his life. We all at Nuclear Blast are extremely excited about the news and know that 2010 and beyond will bring a new chapter for DECAPITATED in the shape of live shows and the imminent new album. The masters of modern technical death metal are back!"
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22 окт 2009
TRENT REZNOR Gets Hitched
 According to Spinner.com, NINE INCH NAILS mainman Trent Reznor married his fiancée, former WEST INDIAN GIRL singer Mariqueen Maandig, in a ceremony held this past Saturday, October 17.
Reznor's NIN bandmate Danny Lohner broke the news cryptically to fans via Twitter over the weekend, writing "Goths the world over will mourn this day — off to a wedding." Lohner also tweeted a picture of Reznor and Maandig dancing together with the caption "Congrats!"
The couple reportedly hired photographer Robert Evans, the man who lensed the nuptials of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, although a formal statement from Reznor has yet to surface.
Maandig and Reznor kept their relationship under wraps until April, when they were engaged. Maandig quit her band in August, with Reznor retiring his NINE INCH NAILS outfit in September.
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22 окт 2009
TORTURE DIVISION Finishing Up Lyrics For Next Demo
 Swedish death metallers TORTURE DIVISION check in with the following message:
"J (Jörgen Sandström - bass, vocals) is currently finishing up the lyrics for the next demo. In the meantime we are all rehearsing for the upcoming two gigs we have in Stockholm (October 31st) and Västerås (November 13th), Sweden.
After those 2 shows are done we will plan when to record the next masterpiece. J should be done with the lyrics around that time as well so it’s all planned perfectly.
Rehearsals are going fine and it’s great to practice at home individually just to get together on the day of the gigs and do some death metal in the rehearsal room. We are looking forward to playing these two gigs and meeting up with tons of friends, so make sure to come by and join us in an evening of death metal slaughter.
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22 окт 2009
NIGHTWISH Pays Tribute To JAAKKO TEPPO
 Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have issued the following update:
"NIGHTWISH is showing respect for Finnish singer/songwriter veteran Jaakko Teppo by recording his song 'Hilma ja Onni' in Finnish.
"Jaakko Teppo is well known in Finland of his humorous protest songs associated with the labor movement. 15 years ago, a serious illness forced Jaakko Teppo to withdraw from the stages. Today many of the brightest stars in Finland are honoring Jaakko Teppo's legacy for Finnish music culture by recording his songs on tribute album 'Pörsänmäen Sanomat'.
"NIGHTWISH's rendition of 'Hilma ja Onni' [hear audio below] is available on iTunes and CDON.com and the album 'Pörsänmäen Sanomat – Tribuutti Jaakko Tepolle' can be ordered through www.fanzone/jaakkoteppo.
"The profit of the sales is directed to Jaakko Teppo."
NIGHTWISH will release an eight-CD box set, "Lokikirja", on November 18. The package, which is now available for pre-order at the band's official webstore, features the following recordings:
* Angels Fall First (Remastered)
* Oceanborn
* Wishmaster
* Over The Hills And Far Away
* Century Child
* Bless The Child
* Once
* Dark Passion Play
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22 окт 2009
BARREN EARTH Schedules Live Debut
 BARREN EARTH, the new Helsinki, Finland-based project featuring members of KREATOR, MOONSORROW, SWALLOW THE SUN and MANNHAI, will make its live debut on November 19 at Dante's Highlight in Helsinki. The band will play its debut four-song EP, "Our Twilight", in its entirety plus most of the material from the upcoming debut album. Before the group goes on stage, there will be an album listening session as a warm-up for the gig.
"Our Twilight" will be released on November 9 in Europe and November 17 in North America via Peaceville Records. According to a press release, the EP "opens with the title track, a fine exploration of brooding doom metal and prog sensibilities. Following this is 'Jewel', an exclusive bonus track taken from the album recording session from summer 2009. The second half of the EP comprises of two tracks, the epic 'The Flame of Serenity' and 'Floodred' — recorded in the summer of 2008 and specially remixed for this release by Dan Swanö (KATATONIA, OPETH, NOVEMBRE) at Unisound, who also provides additional keyboard parts on 'The Flame of Serenity'."
Check out the "Our Twilight" mini-site at this location.
The artwork was created by Niklas Sundin of Cabin Fever Media (ARCH ENEMY, SOILWORK, DARK TRANQUILITY).
Due in early 2010, BARREN EARTH's full-length debut will contain an extended version of "Our Twilight".
Formed in the fall of 2007, BARREN EARTH's music "combines elements of modern and traditional (death) metal with '70s prog rock and folk," according to the group's official bio. "Among the band's influences are artists like PARADISE LOST, OPETH, PINK FLOYD, JETHRO TULL and also some pioneers of Finnish prog. The members' individual backgrounds in many internationally known and acclaimed outfits is a testament to the quality of the band's music. These same backgrounds are obviously also echoed in BARREN EARTH's music."
BARREN EARTH is:
Mikko Kotamäki (SWALLOW THE SUN, EMPYREAN BANE) - Vocals
Janne Perttilä (RYTMIHÄIRIÖ, MOONSORROW session) - Guitar
Sami Yli-Sirniö (KREATOR, WALTARI) - Guitar
Olli-Pekka Laine (MANNHAI, CHAOSBREED, ex-AMORPHIS) - Bass
Kasper Mårtenson (VENHO) - Keyboards
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22 окт 2009
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21 окт 2009
AVANTASIA\'s Next Chapter Will Be Spread Over Two Albums
 EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet has decided that the forthcoming chapter from his AVANTASIA project will be spread over two albums. He explained: "I have always given my very best, but this new chapter in AVANTASIA's history is too much and too ambitious to be just a regular album. I have worked on it for years now, and it has become even more than two albums!
"I don't know if I will release one first, or both simultaneously, or maybe even both in one special package. It's all up to whatever label is going to release it; we'll see.
"The production is so massive and I have so many guests this time.
"It's the continuation of the 'Scarecrow' story.
"I knew that story would be spread out over two albums back then when we started working on it in 2006, 'cause we had written a real rock opera of over 20 songs even back then. But since then, we kept composing, and out came even bigger and better material.
"Sometimes you don't have a single good idea for months, whereas at another point it just keeps flowing.
"'The Scarecrow' was a huge success. With that success backing me up, it's inspiring to be able to do things big time!
"Looking at the music industry today with all the CD burning and downloading, I guess in the near future many of us traditional rock and metal bands won't be able to spend such a production budget. I am afraid I won't be able to afford so many guests and such a big production with orchestration and a choir and all that. That's why this production takes so much time; it may be the last big epic I will be able to afford, and I want it to be the biggest piece I have worked on so far."
So far Tobias has confirmed the following musicians to be part of the forthcoming AVANTASIA opus:
* Klaus Meine (SCORPIONS)
* Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH)
* Eric Singer (KISS, ALICE COOPER)
* Michael Kiske (HELLOWEEN)
* Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN, ARK, MILLENIUM)
* Bob Catley (MAGNUM)
* Sascha Paeth
* Felix Bohnke (EDGUY)
* Alex Holzwarth (RHAPSODY, SIEGES EVEN)
More guests will be confirmed soon.
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21 окт 2009
BRITNY FOX - First Two Albums To Be Reissued As Double-CD
 On December 14th, Ironbird via Cherry Red Records will be releasing a double CD package bringing together two of BRITNY FOX's acclaimed albums: 1988's self-titled debut and their second album, Boys In Heat from 1989. Both appear together here with new liner notes and photos. The Britny Fox album also includes two extra bonus tracks. Reissue details below:
Britny Fox recently signed with new management and announced that they are planning a European tour.
CD1 – Britny Fox
Tracklisting:
'Girlschool'
'Long Way To Love'
'Kick ‘N’ Fight'
'Save The Weak'
'Fun In Texas'
'Rock Revolution'
'Don’t Hide'
'Gudbuy T’ Jane'
'In America'
'Hold On'
'Long Way To Love' (Single Version)
'Livin’ On The Edge' (Single Version)
CD2 – Boys In Heat
Tracklisting:
'In Motion'
'Standing In The Shadows'
'Hair Of The Dog'
'Livin’ On A Dream'
'She’s So Lonely'
'Dream On'
'Long Way From Home'
'Plenty Of Love'
'Stevie'
'Shine On'
'Angel In My Heart'
'Left Me Stray'
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21 окт 2009
DANGEROUS TOYS - DANGEROUS TOYS, Hellacious Acres To Be Reissued As Double-CD
 On December 14th, Ironbird via Cherry Red Records will be releasing a double CD package bringing together DANGEROUS TOYS’ self-titled debut album (1989) and their second, Hellacious Acres (1991). Reissue details below:
CD1 – Dangerous Toys
Produced by Max Norman (MEGADETH, OZZY OSBOURNE), this is widely considered to be Dangerous Toys’ best release. In regular rotation on MTV, at the time their Southern Rock influenced metal was noticeably different from the hair metal that was then dominating MTV’s Headbangers Ball. The album also includes their breakthrough hit, Teas’n Pleas’n.
Tracklisting:
'Teas’n Pleas’n'
'Scared'
'Bones In The Gutter'
'Take Me Drunk'
'Feels Like A Hammer'
'Sport’n A Woody'
'Queen Of The Nile'
'Outlaw'
'Here Comes Trouble'
'Ten Boots (Stompin’)'
'That Dog'
CD2 – Hellacious Acres
Hellacious Acres was produced by Roy Thomas Baker in 1991 and features the singles, Sticks and Stones and Line ‘Em Up.
Tracklisting:
'Gunfighter'
'Gimme’ No Lip'
'Sticks & Stones'
'Best Of Friends'
'On Top'
'Sugar, Leather & The Nail'
'Angel N U'
'Feel Like Makin’ Love'
'Line ‘Em Up'
'Gypsy (Black-N-Blue Valentine)'
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21 окт 2009
MÖTLEY CRÜE: BEST BUY Version Of \'Greatest Hits\' To Include \'Crüe Fest 2\' Documentary DVD
 MÖTLEY CRÜE will release another "greatest-hits" collection, suitably titled "Greatest Hits", on November 17 via Eleven Seven Music/Mötley Records.
Best Buy will feature an exclusive CD/DVD package of the new collection with a 20-minute behind-the-scenes documentary filmed at "Crüe Fest 2", the sophomore outing of the band's summer festival tour.
The track listing for the package is as follows:
01. Too Fast for Love
02. Shout at the Devil
03. Looks that Kill
04. Too Young to Fall in Love
05. Smokin' in the Boys Room
06. Home Sweet Home
07. Wild Side
08. Girls, Girls, Girls
09. Dr. Feelgood
10. Kickstart My Heart
11. Same 'Ol Situation
12. Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)
13. Without You
14. Primal Scream
15. Sick Love Song
16. Afraid
17. If I Die Tomorrow
18. Saints of Los Angeles
19. The Animal In Me (Remix)
The "The Animal In Me" remix is now available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
CRÜE performed its classic 1989 album, "Dr. Feelgood", in its entirety on Crüe Fest 2 to celebrate the record's 20th anniversary.
Eleven Seven Music/Mötley Records re-released "Dr. Feelgood" on September 21.
Originally issued on September 1, 1989, "Dr. Feelgood" reached #1 on the Billboard chart and went on to sell more than seven million copies worldwide. The title track reached No. 7 on the Hot 100 and earned the band their first two Grammy nominations (Best Hard Rock Performance: "Dr Feelgood" in 1989 and "Kickstart My Heart" in 1990). Twenty years later, the band was nominated for another Grammy Award and is celebrating its hit album "Saints of Los Angeles" on an arena tour of the U.S.
"Dr. Feelgood" was released as a deluxe version incorporating two CDs. The original version of "Dr. Feelgood" on one CD, and on the other a smorgasbord of delights! — four original demos from the "Dr. Feelgood" sessions, four tracks recorded live when the band played in Russia, plus a remix of "Get It For Free". | 0 | |
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21 окт 2009
OZZY OSBOURNE To Perform With METALLICA At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME\'s 25th Anniversary
 Legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne will join METALLICA for their October 30, 2009 performance at Madison Square Garden as part of the 25th-anniversary celebration of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Video footage of METALLICA rehearsing the SABBATH classic "War Pigs" in the "tuning room" before their October 15, 2009 performance in Cleveland, Ohio can be viewed below.
U2, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND, SIMON & GARFUNKEL and CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & FRIENDS are among the other stars who will come together on October 29 and October 30 for two unique concerts in honor of the Rock Hall. The shows, presented by American Express, will be packed with guest stars and unique collaborations designed to tell the story of rock and roll.
Each night will feature entirely different lineups, with artists performing their own songs and the music that inspired them — tracing the history of genres ranging from soul to hard rock. All proceeds raised will go towards creating a permanent endowment for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and Museum.
"Twenty-five years ago a group led by legendary Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun created this foundation to recognize and celebrate the music and careers of artists whose music helped shape and define our generation," said Jann Wenner, Founder and Chairman of Rolling Stone and Chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. "These once-in-a-lifetime concerts are designed to celebrate the artists and their music."
A creative team of Tom Hanks and his producing partner Gary Goetzman, Wenner, singer-songwriter Robbie Robertson, Academy Award-winning screenwriter, director Cameron Crowe and several others will work with the artists to curate the show through the live performances and filmed segments. Joel Gallen, the producer/director behind the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and the MTV Movie Awards (1995-2006), will direct the show and oversee the 25th anniversary celebration along with the creative consultants.
Performing on October 29 will be:
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND
SIMON & GARFUNKEL
CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & FRIENDS
PAUL SIMON
STEVIE WONDER
Performing on October 30 will be:
ERIC CLAPTON
ARETHA FRANKLIN
METALLICA
U2
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21 окт 2009
EVILE Guitarist To Perform With DESTRUCTION In Honor Of Fallen Bassist
 German thrash titans DESTRUCTION will dedicate their set at Damnation festival in Leeds, U.K. to EVILE bassist Mike Alexander, who tragically passed away on October 5, 2009 while on tour in Sweden.
The festival will take place at Leeds University Union this Saturday, October 24.
EVILE lead guitarist Ol Drake will make a guest appearance on guitar with DESTRUCTION, to play some of Mike's favorite DESTRUCTION tracks with the band.
Ol Drake recently filled in on guitar for DESTRUCTION at Portugal's Caos Emergente festival.
Ol Drake comments: "Mike was a huge DESTRUCTION fan. It'll be a great way to pay tribute to him by jamming some of his favorite DESTRUCTION songs with Schmier, Marc and Mike.
"Throughout playing with EVILE, Mike was always cautiously calm about exciting things. 'Mike, we're touring with MEGADETH!' 'Oh, cool'. 'Mike, we're touring with EXODUS!' 'Oh, cool'. I just knew he jumped around like a child when he got home, but when I called him to say I'm playing a show with DESTRUCTION in Portugal he went 'OH MY GOD!!!!!!! WHOAAAA, you bastard! Wow!'"
"I got to pass on one of Schmier's picks from him to Mike before the last tour and it made his day.
"Thank you to DESTRUCTION for wanting to dedicate their next set to Mike and for letting me jam some songs in his honor."
DESTRUCTION bassist and vocalist Schmier comments: "Ol Drake became a very close friend to the band since he helped us out after the broken finger affair.
"When I heard that Mike Alexander died, I was speechless and shocked. I had to sit down.
"The world never was a fair place. This again was a situation that shows how fast everything can be over and out.
"Mike Alexander was such a positive and funny guy, his band on the way to the top, a fucking shame and a tragedy.
"EVILE and DESTRUCTION thought it would be a cool thing to dedicate the DESTRUCTION gig in Leeds this weekend at the Damnation festival to Mike Alexander. We will jam his fave DESTRUCTION tunes with Ol on the second guitar. We are sure Mike would have loved this — a memorable way for us to remember a lost friend!
"Rock in peace, brother!"
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21 окт 2009
ABSU Deluxe Edition Of Self-Titled Album To Include Bonus DVD
 Candlelight Records has announced the upcoming release of a special deluxe version of ABSU's popular self-titled album. Set for American release January 26, the limited-edition format will include a bonus live DVD that was filmed in Montreal amidst the band's first Stateside tour in nearly eight years.
The band recently kicked off a European tour, with support coming from Norwegian label mates PANTHEON I, Australia/England's RAZOR OF OCCAM (featuring members of DESTROYER 666), and American-based ZOROASTER, bringing their highly regarded and self-described "mythological occult metal" to stages for their long-time European fans.
Released in February of this year, the J.T. Longoria-produced (KING DIAMOND, SOLITUDE AETERNUS) produced "Absu" features the trio with an all-star array of guest musicians and showcases the unique graphics of Belgian artist Kris Verwimp. It is the first album from the band released via England's Candlelight Records, all previous records released by French independent Osmose Productions. In its first month of release, the record was pressed three times as fans rushed out to buy the record which held the number two spot on CMJ's (College Music Journal) Loud Rock chart for three consecutive weeks.
Prior to the start of rehearsals for the ongoing European tour, ABSU announced the addition of session lead guitarist Vis Crom (pronounced "Vish Krahm") to the group's ranks. He replaces Zawicizuz, who was recently dismissed due to irreconcilable differences. Drummer/vocalist Proscriptor said of the replacement, "We are extremely thrilled to welcome Vis Crom as the newest touring musician of ABSU. He has proven to be a conquering performer and we're delighted to convey our next live chapters with him."
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21 окт 2009
SLAYER: 30-Second Audio Samples Of Entire New Album Available
 30-second, reduced-quality audio samples of all the tracks that appear on SLAYER's upcoming album, "World Painted Blood", can be streamed on Amazon.fr. They are also available in the YouTube clip here.
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21 окт 2009
ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY: \'The Reign Of Darkness\' Track Listing Revealed
 "The Reign Of Darkness", the new album from the U.K.-based death metal act ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY, is scheduled for release in January 2010 via Nuclear Blast Records worldwide (excluding the U.K. where it will be made available through Siege Of Amida Records).
The track listing for the CD is as follows:
01. And So It Begins...
02. In Snakes I Bathe
03. Born Dead
04. Bone Crown (feat. Erik Rutan)
05. Emptiness
06. Catastrophic Hybridization
07. VII: The Horror, The Destruction...
08. Impale The Sun
09. Portrait Of Souls
10. Cryogenica
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21 окт 2009
PELICAN: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
 "What We All Come To Need", the fourth full-length album from Chicago's PELICAN, is being streamed in its entirety on the band's MySpace page.
"What We All Come To Need" is scheduled for release on October 27 via Southern Lord Recordings. Described by guitarist Laurent Lebec as "the most perfect synthesis of everything we've done to date, sonically," the CD is "a giant step forward within the complex, intricate, beautiful and crushing sound PELICAN is famous for," according to a press release. The album features more guests than have ever appeared on a PELICAN album before: Greg Anderson of SUNN O))), Aaron Turner of ISIS, Ben Verellen of HARKONEN and Helms Alee and Allen Epley from THE LIFE AND TIMES and SHINER. Content-wise, Lebec says "there is a current of inspiration that feels particular to each album's music and titles. Though we lack a singer, the song names are often conceptual. This new album speaks to a rapidly decaying world, the fulfillment we find in each other, as well as the resolve to move beyond disillusionment."
"What We All Come To Need" track listing:
01. Glimmer
02. The Creeper
03. Ephemeral
04. Specks Of Light
05. Strung Up From The Sky
06. An Inch Above Sand
07. What We All Come To Need
08. Final Breath
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21 окт 2009
SWALLOW THE SUN: Another New Song Posted Online
 "Falling World", a brand new song from Finnish doom metallers SWALLOW THE SUN, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's fifth album, "New Moon", which is scheduled for release on November 10 via Spinefarm Records. The CD was recorded at Fascination Street studios in Örebro, Sweden with Jens Bogren, who has previously worked with such acts as KATATONIA, OPETH, PARADISE LOST and AMON AMARTH. Kai Hahto (WINTERSUN, ex-ROTTEN SOUND) has been recruited to play drums on the album following the recent departure of longtime skinsman Pasi Pasanen.
"New Moon" track listing:
01. These Woods Breathe Evil
02. Falling World
03. Sleepless Swans
04. And Heavens Cried Blood
05. Lights on the Lake (Horror Pt. III)
06. New Moon
07. Servant of Sorrow
08. Weight of the Dead
A mini-site for the CD can be accessed at this location.
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21 окт 2009
ELIS: Audio Samples Of Two New Songs Posted Online
 Liechtenstein-based gothic metallers ELIS have posted audio samples of two new songs — "Firefly" and "I Come Undone" (JENNIFER RUSH cover) — on their MySpace page. Both tracks will appear on the band's new album, "Catharsis", which will be released via Napalm Records on the following dates:
Nov. 25 - Finland & Spain
Nov. 27 - Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Benelux & Italy
Nov. 30 - Rest of Europe
Dec. 15 - USA
Jan. 12 - Canada
The follow-up to 2006's "Griefshire", "Catharsis" was recorded at Mastersound Studio in Germany with producer Alex Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES' EYES) and marks the band's first full-length recording with Sandra Schleret, who joined ELIS in December 2006.
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21 окт 2009
MEDICATED Parts Ways With Guitarist
 MEDICATED, the Finnish metal band featuring former IMPERANON vocalist Aleksi Sihvonen, has parted ways with guitarist Jesse Soiletsalo. The group says in a statement, "For a while, [Jesse] has been thinking what it is that he wants to do. This has led him to realize that MEDICATED isn't quite the band for him anymore. He will still continue making music through his own projects.
"Jesse is a great guitarist and we hope all the best for him. We have to continue on our own ways but the friendship between us will remain.
"Although our group is incomplete at the moment, it will not affect our process of making new music. So now we are working to get our songs ready and we will begin recording somewhere around turn of the year, as scheduled."
Formed in 2005, MEDICATED describes its music as "thrash/death metal with big choruses, screaming and clean vocals, hard rhythms and fast lead guitars."
The band's current lineup is as follows:
Aleksi Sihvonen - Vocals
Samuli Hyttinen - Guitar
Jani Kinnunen - Bass
Pertti Pätsi - Drums
Earlier in the year, MEDICATED teamed up with STAM1NA, Timo Rautiainen, Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS) and LEVERAGE for a short Finnish tour called "Kaveria ei jätetä" (translation: "Never leave a friend behind!") which collected money to help the voluntary youth mental healthcare in Finland. | 0 | |
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21 окт 2009
CLOVEN HOOF Parts Ways With Singer
 NWOBHM legends CLOVEN HOOF have issued the following update:
"Russ North [vocals] has left CLOVEN HOOF to pursue a solo singing career away from heavy metal. The band wish him luck in his new venture. The Barbaars festival in Holland and the Newcastle Cluny shows will have to be cancelled as result of Russ's departure, but a vocalist will be in place for the Hard Rock Hell festival in December. A new singer will be announced shortly.
"Lee [Payne; bass], Jon [Brown; drums] and Ben [Read; guitar] are currently in pre production working with producer Tom Galley (PHENOMENA) on the next album. It is scheduled for release in the spring of 2010 and will be CLOVEN HOOF's darkest and most epic-like opus yet."
CLOVEN HOOF recently announced the addition of guitarist Mick Powell to the group's ranks. He made his live debut with the band at the Rock of Ages festival in Belgium on October 17.
CLOVEN HOOF re-recorded 24 of its classic songs for a two-part "best-of" compilation, "The Definitive Part One" and "The Definitive Part Two". | 0 | |
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21 окт 2009
AXEMASTER: \'The Inner Terror\' Track Listing Revealed
 After several delays, the new AXEMASTER CD, "The Inner Terror", is very close to completion.
The track listing for the album is as follows:
01. Eternal Darkness
02. Behold the Inner Terror
03. Unresting Place
04. Techno Slave
05. Your Life
06. Self Human Genocide
07. The Perfect Killing Machine
08. Batlleground
09. The Mark
10. Harder they Fall
11. Immortality
12. Winds of Death
To give everyone a taste of what to expect from the disc, the Akron, Ohio-based band has chosen to release the song "Unresting Place" and feature it on as many Internet sites as possible. The track will also be available for free download on all sites that allow it.
For those of you who remember the old version of this song (with the previous singer) that was featured on the band's MySpace page a couple years ago, you should know that this is a new and very improved version. Not only is the recording much better and features current vocalist Dan Kaisk, but the lyrics and vocal lines have been completely revised. The song has been enhanced in almost every way.
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21 окт 2009
DIMMU BORGIR, KREATOR, ARCH ENEMY, PAIN Featured On Artist Joachim Luetke\'s New Interactive DVD; Trailer Available
 Artist extraordinaire Joachim Luetke has released an exceptional DVD-Rom featuring his artistic collaborations with DIMMU BORGIR, KREATOR, ARCH ENEMY, DIVINE HERESY, PAIN, MESHUGGAH, RAGE, SIRENIA, THE KOVENANT and SOPOR AETURNUS.
A matchless release containing 26 killer songs, nine killer videos plus two interactive books (Dimmu Borgir - 36 pages, Sopor Aeternus-128 pages) all embedded in tons of breathtaking interactive artworks created by Joachim Luetke with a preface by Silenoz (Dimmu Borgir).
Luetke states: "Our goal was to push the artistic boundaries of music-packaging and presentation beyond all known possibilities. The result is Transformer, a DVD-Rom, combining digitized music with consistently digitized, interactive artworks and animations. A powerful combination, created for people who are looking for offers beyond regular CDs and DVDs."
Transformer is exclusively available at Nuclear Blast Online Shop here. Go to this location for more information.
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21 окт 2009
SLASH - One More Song Left To Record For Solo Album
 VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist SLASH says that he has one final song to record for his anxiously-awaited solo album. "This song is really cool and the singer is amazing," he adds.
Slash will release a two-track CD single in Japan on November 11th via Universal Music containing the song 'Sahara' (featuring singer Koshi Inaba from B'Z) and a cover of the Guns N' Roses classic 'Paradise City' featuring CYPRESS HILL and Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson from the BLACK EYED PEAS.
'Sahara' is expected to appear on Slash's new solo album – called Slash & Friends – which is due for release in February/March according to a new Twitter update from the guitarist.
Slash has been recording his new solo album with producer Eric Valentine in Los Angeles with drummer Josh Freese (A PERFECT CIRCLE) and bassist Chris Chaney (ex-JANES ADDICTION).
The album is set to feature a number of guest musicians, including ALICE COOPER, former Guns N' Roses men Duff McKagan (LOADED), Steven Adler and Izzy Stradlin, Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS), Flea (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS), IGGY POP, NICK OLIVERI, RONNIE WOOD, JASON BONHAM, FERGIE and MAROON 5 singer Adam Levine and WOLFMOTHER's Andrew Stockdale.
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21 окт 2009
KISS - Love Gun Themed Bingo Game Available
 A new KISS Bingo game is now available through KISSMuseum.net. A product description is available below. go to this location for more information and to order.
"This 11" tall box has everything you need to play the KISS version of this classic game. The beautiful Love Gun themed packaging contains: KISS Tally Board, 200 KISS Bingo Chips, 20 KISS Bingo Cards, 75 KISS Bingo markers and it's all topped of with an KISS Logo embroidered cloth bag to hold your chips."
As previously reported, KISS' new Sonic Boom is currently at the top of the Billboard Rock Albums, Hard Rock and Independent charts. The album has not even been officially released yet in Japan and Australia.
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21 окт 2009
SLAYER\'s \'World Painted Blood\' Deluxe Edition To Include \'Playing With Dolls Horror\' Short
 It was only a matter of time before SLAYER's lyrics leapt off the printed page and made their wanton way to the visual medium. The band's discography is gorged with tales of mass murderers, serial sadists and drooling deviants of every stripe — vicious mental cases just begging for a cinematic reception.
Enter "Metalocalypse" director and big-time SLAYER fan Mark Brooks who created a 20-minute DVD titled "Playing with Dolls", a 12-episode video-graphic novel that will be included exclusively in SLAYER's "World Painted Blood" deluxe edition, out November 3 in tandem with the "World Painted Blood" standard edition. Inspired by the songs on "World Painted Blood" — in particular Jeff Hanneman's "Playing With Dolls", from which the horror short takes its title — the film blends elements of animation and still-photography into a visual style similar to that of a graphic novel. A trailer for the short can be viewed below. The soundtrack for the "Playing With Dolls" short features clips from all 11 of the songs on "World Painted Blood"; in addition, the music bed for episode No. 7 is taken from "Atrocity Vendor", a new song that is not on the album.
"It's not live action and it's not animated," Brooks explains. "It's a weird hybrid of the two, and I haven't seen a lot of things done this way."
No mere music video, "Playing with Dolls" is a stark, 12-part nightmare that breathes corrupt life into SLAYER's latest syllabus of stalkers, psychopaths and serial killers, merging their aberrant psyches into the supremely focused desire of a single, merciless malcontent. A methodical distillation of one man's lethal frenzy, the film follows the gruesome outbursts of a nameless protagonist. He is not an indiscriminate murder junkie, but rather a highly creative snuff-artist with a deeply personal sense of purpose — a man for whom murder is the only conceivable way forward. With a black heart hardened by tragedy, he chooses his victims carefully. His methods are as grisly and varied as they are poetic.
"It's a little weirder than your regular blood n' guts type thing," Brooks says of the storyline, "which I think is a reflection of SLAYER's music."
But make no mistake: There will be blood, and plenty of it. As the real-life boyfriend of one of the film's "victims" told Brooks after a private screening, "I almost threw up while I watching that. And I think that's a compliment."
SLAYER — bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, and drummer Dave Lombardo — started recording "World Painted Blood", the band's 10th studio album, last October in a Los Angeles studio with producer Greg Feldeman, and completed it this past May. Recording "World Painted Blood" was a unique experience for SLAYER who has historically begun the recording process with all songs written and fully rehearsed. This time, they did the bulk of writing and song development while in the studio. According to drummer Dave Lombardo, "On this record, we worked a lot more collectively, we were more attentive to each other's ideas and willing to try them, which only benefited the album." "World Painted Blood" is indeed a SLAYER album, and consequently deals with topics such as death and destruction, war, serial killers, and the Apocalypse. "Psychopathy Red", leaked online a year ago, was inspired by the heinous Russian serial killer Andrei Chikatilo, a.k.a. the Rostov Ripper, who confessed to brutally murdering 56 children. "Beauty Through Order" (Kerry King: "one of Jeff's songs, it has a very heavy 'do me' intro to it then explodes with a really cool vibe,") "Unit 731", "Playing With Dolls" (Lombardo: an awesome track, great song structure, great vibe"), "Public Display of Dismemberment", and "Americon", a King composition. Of "Americon", King explains, "It's about what I think the rest of the world thinks of America. We may not be big on a lot of people's lists, but I don't care what you think of my government, of my economy, or whatever. I live here and this is one of the best places that I've ever found to live. So f*#k you if you don't like it."
"World Painted Blood" will initially ship with four special collector's edition CD covers ( 1, 2, 3, 4). Each of the four covers will display one-fourth of a provocative continental map illustrated with human skulls and bones; when placed together, the four images form a complete and grisly map of the world.
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21 окт 2009
APRIL WINE - The Hard & Heavy Collection Due In November
 On November 10th, Micro Werks/Conveyor Canada is releasing a new APRIL WINE collection called The Hard & Heavy Collection.
According to a press release, "the rock of this band has always been heavy, and their melodic hooks have always been hard to resist - so that's a fine title for this perfect single-disc 'best-of.' This 13-track collection plucks the most raging rockers and most powerful power ballads off April Wine's hit '70s and '80s albums."
Tracklisting:
'Anything You Want, You Got It'
'Future Tense'
'Crash And Burn'
'Before The Dawn'
'Waiting On A Miracle'
'Wanna Rock'
'All Over Town'
'Say Hello'
'Bad Boys'
'Hard Rock Kid'
'Hot On The Wheels of Love'
'Rock & Roll Is A Vicious Game'
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