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12 май 2009
TIM \'RIPPER\' OWENS: Another Solo Track Posted Online
 Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has posted a new solo track, entitled "Believe", on his MySpace page. The song, which was written by Owens, features the following lineup:
* Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) - Vocals
* John Comprix (BEYOND FEAR, RINGWORM) - Guitar
* Rudy Sarzo (DIO, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) - Bass
* Simon Wright (DIO, ex-AC/DC) - Drums
* Craig Goldy
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12 май 2009
WARBRINGER: Another New Song Posted Online
 Los Angeles thrashers WARBRINGER have posted another new song, "Prey For Death", on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's sophomore album, "Waking Into Nightmares", which is scheduled for release on May 19 via Century Media Records. The CD was mixed by Zack Ohren (SUFFOCATION, ALL SHALL PERISH) and the cover artwork was created by esteemed artist Dan Seagrave (MORBID ANGEL, ENTOMBED). | 0 | |
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12 май 2009
DEAD EYED SLEEPER: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
 "Through Forests of Nonentities", the second album from German death metallers DEAD EYED SLEEPER, is available for streaming in its entirety at the band's MySpace page. Due on May 15 through Supreme Chaos Records, the CD was recorded at Iguana studios (NECROPHAGIST, DEADBORN) with renowned producer C. Brandes. The "stunning" artwork was created by Sascha Ehrich.
"Through Forests of Nonentities" will also be released as a noble limited edition in a special woodbox.
DEAD EYED SLEEPER is:
Peter Eifflaender - Guitar
Stephan "Norz" Wandernoth - Guitar
Corny Althammer - Drums
Thomas Amann - Bass
Sam Anetzberger - Vocals | 0 | |
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12 май 2009
FAITH NO MORE: New \'Rehearsal Video\' Posted Online
 Reunited '90s alt-metal act FAITH NO MORE has posted a short video clip from the band's current rehearsal sessions. Watch the footage here.
FAITH NO MORE will release "The Very Best Definitive Ultimate Greatest Hits Collection" on June 8 in the U.K. via Rhino Records.
This double disc set contains the band's greatest hits on the first CD, while the second CD will feature b-sides and rarities.
FAITH NO MORE rehearsed on March 4, 2009 for the first time in over 10 years, according to a Twitter update by the group's bassist, Billy Gould.
So far, no North American appearances are on the radar, but according to Gould, "U.S. shows are not out of the question."
As speculated, original guitarist Jim Martin will not be part of the reunion. Performing in his place will be Jon Hudson, who played with FAITH NO MORE during the latter stages of its initial run after Martin departed.
The rest of the band's best-known lineup — singer Mike Patton, Gould, drummer Mike "Puffy" Bordin and keyboardist Roddy Bottum — will be intact.
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12 май 2009
MEGADETH Music To Be Featured In \'Land Of The Lost\' Movie
 MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following audio update at TheLiveLine.com:
"I'm going to be working on the new Will Ferrell movie 'Land Of The Lost'... and going to be putting some music on that. I went and saw the movie last week and it was hilarious. I loved it. I love Will Ferrell; think he's hilarious anyways. But, yeah, we're getting ready to send some music up to these guys right now and you're listening to some in the background, and then I'll be heading up there this week to hopefully finish all this off with their guys. And man, how exciting for me."
"Land Of The Lost" is set to hit theaters on June 5. Check out a trailer here.
On January 7, MEGADETH commenced the recording process for its twelfth studio album at the band's own Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California. The CD is once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations" (May 2007, Roadrunner Records).
Tentatively due in September via Roadrunner, MEGADETH's forthcoming LP will be the group's first with guitarist Chris Broderick, who replaced Glen Drover at the end of 2007.
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12 май 2009
MSG Guitarist/Keyboardist Launches Project With WAYSTED, Ex-QUIET RIOT Members
 MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP guitarist/keyboardist Wayne Findlay has issued the following update:
"I'm very excited to be working on a new side project with bassist Kelly Garni (QUIET RIOT), vocalist Fin Muir (WAYSTED), drummer Scotty Phillips (WAYSTED) and Kelle Rhoads (Randy's brother) on keyboards. We will be writing and recording the album in a killer studio in Ohio for the next two weeks. So we will be living and breathing music non stop!!... (Wait a minute, I do that every day!!)
"I have tons of ideas and can't wait to start laying them down!! Should be a total blast..." | 0 | |
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12 май 2009
RICARDO BOCCI RELEASES THE SINGLE \"MY WAY\"
 If you like the work of the singer of the band Viper, here is hot news: RICARDO BOCCI starts his solo career, in a masterwork project, with the release of "My Way", a single available for free download counting with the collaboration of excellent musicians. Among them, the drummer from the land of the rising sun, YUICHI NAGOSHI, whom Ricardo met through the internet. "Yuichi recorded the drums in Japan and sent my by the internet. I was amazed by his technique and compromising with the project."
Turning places at the virtuous solos and bases DEMIAN TIGUEZ (SYMBOLS, CEREMONYA) and IAN LUCENA "BEMOLATOR" (HARLLEQUIN) shows all their talent with the guitars. In charge of the bass was the fast and precise FERNANDO GIOVANETTI (AQUARIA, GLORY OPERA, ZYON VEGA).
With an excellent production, mixing was made by the experienced ROY Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, ROB HALFORD, ANDRÉ MATOS). Bocci explains: "Since 2004 I thought Roy Z was the right person to produce "All My Life" (VIPER) but unfortunately we don´t had how to meet him. After André Matos produced the disc "Time to be Free" at the same studio we had recorded, I had the opportunity to meet him: a person with a very good humor, without mention his enormous competence as a guitarist, composer and producer. So, after VIPER´s decision to temporarily stop the activities, I resumed the composition and contacted Roy Z for the production of this single. I was able to proof that I was right about insisting in doing a production with him. The result could not be better!". The voice recordings, strings and keyboards were made in S?o Paulo with ALEXANDRE CALVANESE (EROTIC JULIET).
The mastering was made by MAOR APPELBOWN (ROB HALFORD, FIGHT, MALMSTEEN, REMOVE SILENCE ). Maor has so much experience with bands production and it is not by chance that he was indicated by Roy Z. This is the final stage of the production of a song and many times it is fundamental to the good result of a work. Maor is a very competent professional and I became very proud with the sound treatment. He knew how to balance the frequencies in a way that is sounded crystalline, definite and heavy. Quality that for many would be impossible to be matched together".
The project counted with the special participation of MARK BOALS (MALMSTEEN, ROYAL HUNT). "When Roy Z talked about the possibility of Mark Boals doing a participation, I though it would be great. He is a very talented singer, and besides his discs with Malmsteen, he worked with many other first line musicians. His voice is an influence to all the singers I met. His presence made all the difference!"
RICARDO BOCCI became known by his work with VIPER in the disc "All My Life" (2007), released in Asia and South America, marking the return of VIPER to the heavy metal, and pleasing fans and critics also for his interpretations of the band´s classic songs.
The release date is May 11th. To download the single, just sign up his newsletter in his official website www.ricardobocci.com | 0 | |
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12 май 2009
WITCHBREED: \'Heretic Rapture\' Video Teaser Available
 A two-minute video teaser for "Heretic Rapture", the debut album from WITCHBREED, the female-fronted Portuguese metal band formed by bassist Ares (ex-MOONSPELL, DEEPSKIN) and guitarist Dikk (ex-DEEPSKIN), can be viewed here.
"Heretic Rapture" is scheduled for release on June 29 via Ascendance Records. The CD was produced, mixed and mastered by Waldemar Sorychta, who has previously worked with LACUNA COIL, THE GATHERING, SAMAEL, TIAMAT and MOONSPELL, among many others.
"Heretic Rapture" final track listing:
01. Atheos (intro)
02. Symphony for the Fallen
03. Thy Eclipse
04. Rebel Blood
05. Firethrone
06. Medeusa
07. Ignis Bellum
08. Ruby Light of the West
09. Fang & Claw
10. Eternal Exile
11. Unspoken Vow
12. Eden's End
13. Heretica (outro)
The track "Thy Eclipse" is available for streaming on the Ascendance Records MySpace page.
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12 май 2009
LINKIN PARK Signs Deal To Bring Games To iPhone
 Artificial Life, Inc. has announced a three-year agreement with multi-platinum two-time Grammy-winning rock band LINKIN PARK and Warner Bros. Records to produce a series of official applications for the iPhone and iPod touch platform. The company plans to release two interactive applications per year, featuring the band's likeness and music in unconventional styles; the first launch is tentatively scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2009 pending approval.
"We want to offer our fans every opportunity to enjoy our music," says LINKIN PARK's Joe Hahn, who helped design the initial game. "We're excited to be working with Artificial Life to develop a new and unique way for them to experience LINKIN PARK."
"At Warner Bros Records, we have the privilege of working with incredibly creative and innovative artists such as LINKIN PARK," said Andie Simon, Warner Bros. Records' VP Interactive/Brand Partnership. "When LINKIN PARK introduced us to Artificial Life, we agreed that combining all of our strengths could result in something really exciting for LINKIN PARK fans around the world."
"It is both an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to partner with LINKIN PARK and Warner Bros. Records. The applications we expect to produce will have exceptional potential in the mobile market. The unique and alternative music style of LINKIN PARK make them the best fit to be ported into the iPhone platform. We would like to thank Warner Bros. Records for their co-operation to provide us with the necessary IP rights for this project," said Eberhard Schoneburg, CEO of Artificial Life, Inc.
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12 май 2009
DARK TRANQUILLITY, THE HAUNTED Members Take Part In Swedish Heavy Metal Soccer Tournament
 On Saturday, May 9, members of IN FLAMES, SABATON, TIAMAT, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, MILLENCOLIN, THE HAUNTED and BULLET took part in a metal soccer tournament, "Metallsvenskan", in Örebro, Sweden. Marika Eriksson (Swedish TV4) and film/metal guru Orvar Säfström (ex-ENTOMBED session singer and former member of NIRVANA 2002) compèred the games, which took place at the brand new Behrn Arena.
Commented DARK TRANQUILLITY vocalist Mikael Stanne: "Somehow we got lured into a soccer tournament this past weekend. For me this was the first time on a soccer field since my athletic peak in 1982 but because we put together a great team we managed to get to the semi-finals, ending up with the bronze medal.
"Jonas [Björler; THE HAUNTED], Anders [Björler; THE HAUNTED], Martin [Henriksson; DARK TRANQUILLITY], Daniel [Antonsson; DARK TRANQUILLITY], Anders [Jivarp; DARK TRANQUILLITY] and Per [Möller Jensen; THE HAUNTED] really delivered every step of the way and we had an awesome time exhausting ourselves in front of the cheerful 3000+ audience.
"We are already in training for next year's showdown. Cheers and thanks to all who supported us."
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12 май 2009
ALESTORM: Another New Song Available For Streaming
 Scottish folk/power metal band ALESTORM will release its new album, "Black Sails At Midnight", via Napalm Records on the following dates:
May 27 - Finland, Spain
May 29 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Spain
Jun. 01 - Rest of Europe
Jun. 02 - USA, Canada
It will be available in normal jewelcase format, and also as a limited-edition digipack with different artwork and a bonus DVD featuring the band's gig from the Wacken Open Air festival in 2008.
"Black Sails At Midnight" track listing:
01. The Quest
02. Leviathan
03. That Famous Ol' Spiced
04. Keelhauled
05. To The End Of Our Days
06. Black Sails at Midnight
07. No Quarter
08. Pirate Song
09. Chronicles of Vengeance
10. Wolves of the Sea
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12 май 2009
BLACK MAJESTY To Enter Studio In August
 Australian melodic power metallers BLACK MAJESTY will enter the studio in August to begin recording the follow-up to "Tomorrowland", tentatively due in early 2010 via Limb Music Products. Recording, mixing and mastering sessions will take place in Australia, Slovakia and Germany. Songtitles set to appear on the new CD include "Two Hearts", "Wish You Well", "God of War", "Witching Hour" and "Far Beyond".
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11 май 2009
EDGUY Frontman Hard At Work On New AVANTASIA Album
 EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet is currently working on material for the next album from his AVANTASIA project. He writes on his official web site, "This is not a rock and roll, home-studio project; we'll work with a choir, with a symphony orchestra and — no matter if the music industry goes down the toilet — I'll spend a fortune on creating the whole thing. So I'll take all the time I need, and it won't see the light of day until I am completely satisfied. Some who know my plans said that it's unreasonable to spend one's savings on creating a piece of music these days as the music industry is going through hard times. Absolutely right! But do you consider it extremely reasonable to shoot a man into space? It's unreasonable to spend money for whatever; life itself is unreasonable, because — believe it or not — in the end it's quite often pretty lethal. I am rather unreasonable and therefore unsad."
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11 май 2009
AMORPHIS: \'Silver Bride\' Video Released
 "Silver Bride", the new video from Finnish metallers AMORPHIS, can be viewed below.
Commented guitarist Esa Holopainen: "Director Owe Lingvall did a great job with 'Silver Bride'. We are very happy how the video came out and it really serves the song."
The "Silver Bride" single recently topped the national chart in the band's home country.
The "Silver Bride" single includes the radio-edit and full-length album versions of the title cut along with the non-album track "Separated".
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11 май 2009
SEPULTURA Frontman\'s MUSICA DIABLO: Another New Song Posted Online
 MUSICA DIABLO — the São Paulo, Brazil-based thrash metal project featuring SEPULTURA singer Derrick Green, guitarist Andre NM (NITROMINDS), drummer Marcão (AÇÃO DIRETA, DEAD FISH) and bassist Ricardo Brigas — has posted another new song, "Twisted Hate", on the band's MySpace page. It can also be heard using the ReverbNation TuneWidget below.
"Twisted Hate" and the previously released track "Live To Buy" are two of 16 new cuts that MUSICA DIABLO recently demoed so that they can be shopped to European labels by the group's new manager, Tommy Morriello of Crash Bang Booking & Management.
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11 май 2009
CHICKENFOOT: Audio Samples Of Entire Album Available
 30-second audio clips of all the tracks from the self-titled debut album from CHICKENFOOT — the new rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS), bassist Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN), guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN) — are available for streaming at the web site of the Swiss multimedia shop CeDe.
As previously reported, the vinyl version of "Chickenfoot" will include a bonus track entitled "Bitten By The Wolf".
"Chickenfoot" will be packaged in heat-sensitive artwork, which means when you put your hand on the CD inlay, photos of the band members will be revealed behind the CHICKENFOOT band logo.
"Chickenfoot" track listing:
01. Avenida Revolution
02. Soap on a Rope
03. Sexy Little Thing
04. Oh Yeah
05. Runnin' Out
06. Get It Up
07. Down the Drain
08. My Kinda Girl
09. Learning to Fall
10. Turnin' Left
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11 май 2009
NIGHTRAGE: New Song Available For Streaming
 Multi-national thrashers NIGHTRAGE will release their fourth full-length album, "Wearing A Martyr's Crown", on June 22 (Europe) and August 4 (USA) via Lifeforce Records. The CD was tracked at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden with producer Fredrik Nordström (DIMMU BORGIR, ARCH ENEMY, IN FLAMES).
According to a press release, "Wearing A Martyr's Crown" finds NIGHTRAGE more mature than ever, but present is also a distinct will for experimentation and fresh ideas — though always inside the boundaries of what made the NIGHTRAGE name from the beginning; sheer brutality, swirling and soaring melodies and acoustic guitar work to evoke scenes and emotions of the deepest melancholy. Delving into a multitude of musical and lyrical vistas, this fourth opus from the international melodic death metal martyrs deals with a multi-layered journey into the darkest depths of the human psyche, the futility of human behaviour and the most dimly lit corners of the untold arcane. Expect to have these eleven incantations burn your soul, yet leaving you wanting to come back for more."
"Wearing A Martyr's Crown" track listing:
01. Shed The Blood (4:13)
02. Collision Of Fate (5:13)
03. A Grim Struggle (5:03)
04. Wearing A Martyr's Crown (4:30)
05. Among Wolves (4:29)
06. Abandon (4:30)
07. Futile Tears (5:18)
08. Wounded Angels (4:00)
09. Mocking Modesty (4:29)
10. Failure Of All Human Emotions (4:36)
11. Sting Of Remorse (5:21)
12. Holier Than Thou (METALLICA cover, Japanese bonus)
13. Failure Of All Human Emotions (demo version, on Japanese + European digipack)
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11 май 2009
INSIDIOUS DISEASE To Play Germany\'s WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
 BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that INSIDIOUS DISEASE (formerly INSIDIOUS), the international metal project featuring members of DIMMU BORGIR, NAPALM DEATH, OLD MAN'S CHILD and MORGOTH, will make its official live debut at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 30 - August 1, 2009 in Wacken, Germany. The band will perform on the W.E.T. stage on Friday, July 31 at 11:00 p.m. A warm-up show is planned for July 30 at the Magnet club in Berlin, Germany as the support act for CALIBAN.
INSIDIOUS DISEASE's long-awaited debut album, tentatively titled "Shadowcast", is being mixed with Russ Russell (NAPALM DEATH, DIMMU BORGIR) for a late 2009 release via an as-yet-undetermined record label. In addition, the band has recorded a cover version of the DEATH classic "Leprosy" as a tribute to "one of the greatest metal bands ever," according to vocalist Marc "Groo" Grewe (ex-MORGOTH). He tells BLABBERMOUTH.NET, "The INSIDIOUS DISEASE version is not denying the original [since it] can't get any better."
INSIDIOUS DISEASE recorded 12 songs for its debut CD at a studio in Norway with producer Terje Andersen (a.k.a. Cyrus) of SUSPERIA.
A rough-mix version of the track "Boundless" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
NECROPHAGIA frontman Frank "Killjoy" Pucci has co-written and contributed guest vocals to a cut called "Rituals of Bloodshed" which is included on the album. Other songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Conceived through Hate", "Desire" and "Insomanic".
INSIDIOUS DISEASE is:
Marc "Groo" Grewe (ex-MORGOTH) - Vocals
Sven Atle Kopperud (a.k.a. Silenoz) (DIMMU BORGIR) - Guitar
Shane Embury (NAPALM DEATH) - Bass
Tony Laureano (DIMMU BORGIR, ex-NILE, ANGELCORPSE) - Drums
Jon Øyvind Andersen (a.k.a. Jardar) (OLD MAN'S CHILD) – Guitar | 0 | |
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11 май 2009
INMORIA: Audio Samples Of Entire Album Available
 Audio samples of all 10 tracks that are set to appear on "Invisible Wounds", the debut album from INMORIA — the new Swedish project featuring Charles Rytkonen (MORGANA LEFAY) on vocals, Christer Andersson (TAD MOROSE) on guitar, Danne Eriksson (ex-TAD MOROSE) on keyboards, Henke Westin (BLAZING SKIES) on bass, and Peter Moren (TAD MOROSE, STEEL ATTACK) on drums — can be heard using the ReverbNation widget here.
"Invisible Wounds" is scheduled for release on June 26 via Germany's Massacre Records.
Danne formed INMORIA in April 2008 and recruited each member of the band as he knew his hopes and ideas would be better realized with a full lineup and would be "recorded in their greatest potential," according to a press release.
INMORIA's sound is described as "a mix of dark, brooding music and haunting melodies" which "take you on an emotionally charged journey that will wrap its spindly fingers around your mind, subconsciously pulling you in a direction you may not want to go in, yet you cannot turn away from."
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10 май 2009
KING DIAMOND\'s MATT THOMPSON Completes Drum Tracks For New AGHORA Album
 KING DIAMOND's Matt Thompson has finished laying down the drum tracks for the as-yet-untitled third album from the Florida progressive metal act AGHORA. The sessions were held at Texas Indian Trails Studio with engineer and co-owner Alex Gerst. Guitarist/mainman Santiago Dobles states, "It was a great experience with zero obstacles. Studio facility is great and Alex is a drummer himself, so he really understands the approach that is involved in the AGHORA stuff."
Santiago continues, "Matt is amazing! He is very smooth, yet razor-accurate with a lot of balls! It's good to have the metal muscle power yet the fusion open air and breath of a Vinnie Colaiuta, Jack DeJohnette and Billy Cobham. Matt has 100% free control and is laying it down solid! He flows very smoothly with a lot of power and balls."
AGHORA's new album will contain 10 songs of "full-on serious intensity," according to Dobles.
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10 май 2009
CHILDREN OF BODOM Officially Drops Off LAMB OF GOD Tour
 Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM have officially dropped off the "No Fear Energy Tour" with LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, GOD FORBID and MUNICIPAL WASTE. The band's frontman, Alexi Laiho, broke his shoulder late last month when he was ejected from his bunk as a result of the group's tour bus taking an irregularly harsh sharp turn and was ordered by doctors earlier today to refrain from performing any more shows to avoid exacerbating the injury. CHILDREN OF BODOM soundman Kal "K-Man" Kaercher writes on his Twitter page, "Going home. Sorry. Doctor said [Alexi] should not play. It is better than fucking himself up for good. Three-week break; all should be good then."
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10 май 2009
PROTEST THE HERO To Release Live CD/DVD In July
 Whitby, Ontario, Canada-based pop math metal act PROTEST THE HERO will release its new live CD/DVD on July 14 via Underground Operations/Universal Music Canada and Vagrant Records in the U.S. The disc is expected to include footage of the band's December 18, 2008 concert at the Sound Academy in Toronto.
PROTEST THE HERO last year filmed a video for the song "Palms Read" in Toronto with director Sean Turrell (BILLY TALENT, TEGAN AND SARA).
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10 май 2009
EARTH CRISIS: \'To Ashes\' Video Available
 "To Ashes", the new video from the reunited hardcore legends EARTH CRISIS, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's new album, "To The Death", which was released on May 5 via Century Media Records (April 20 in Europe). The self-produced CD was recorded at Castle Recording Studios in Utica, New York and was mixed by Tue Madsen (HEAVEN SHALL BURN, DARK TRANQUILLITY, MOONSPELL, THE HAUNTED). Artwork for the effort was handled by Paul Romano (MASTODON, GODFLESH). The band has also partnered with PETA and plan to stay active within the animal liberation scene.
"To The Death" track listing:
01. Against The Current
02. To Ashes
03. So Others Live
04. Security Threat #1
05. When Slaves Revolt
06. Plague Bearers
07. Control Through Fear
08. Cities Fall
09. Eye Of Babylon
10. What Horrifies
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10 май 2009
THE SEVEN GATES: Entire Debut Album Available For Streaming
 French death metal masters THE SEVEN GATES will release their debut album, "Angel of Suffering" ( cover), in the United States on May 12 and in Europe on June 2 via Heavy Artillery Records. Mastered by renowned French engineer Jean-Pierre Bouquet, the CD delivers "10 tracks of old-school death metal with an endless supply of hooks, masterful musicianship and a sufficient dose of pure fucking evil, sure to please fans of early DEICIDE, MORBID ANGEL and ENTOMBED," according to a press release.
"Angel of Suffering" is now available for streaming in its entirety at this location.
Born from the ashes of revered French underground metal acts DAEMONIUM, AKHENATON and late '80s French death metal pioneers MUTILATED, THE SEVEN GATES began its assault in 2006 with the release of the "All is In All" demo. In 2007, the band followed up with a self-released EP entitled "Ghenna's Sword", gaining THE SEVEN GATES praise from the European metal press and earning them a spot on several "Best of 2007" lists in many of the Europe's leading metal publications. That same year, the band's first tour evoked frenzied interest from fans and further praise from the press, rousing the attention of New York's Heavy Artillery Records who quickly offered the band a place on its roster. | 0 | |
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10 май 2009
SOILWORK Guitarist To Sit Out Festival Dates
 Guitarist Peter Wichers of Swedish metallers SOILWORK has released the following statement:
"Me and my wife are expecting a little baby boy any day now, and I have therefore decided to stay home this summer to spend some well-deserved time with my family. This, unfortunately, means that I will not be performing with SOILWORK at the upcoming festival shows in Europe.
"A good friend of SOILWORK, Mr. David Andersson, will step in and fill my spot for these shows, but have no fear! I'll be back with the boys again later this year when we get ready to hit the studio!
"So please do me a favor, have a few beers for me and raise the horns to the sky for my brothers in SOILWORK as they tear it up in Sweden and Finland!"
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10 май 2009
BURST: Stockholm Show Available For Streaming
 A professional audio recording of BURST's March 24, 2009 concert at Debaser in Stockholm, Sweden was broadcast on P3 Live on Swedish national radio (Sveriges Radio) on May 7. The program is now available for streaming at this location.
BURST's latest album, "Lazarus Bird", was released last September via Relapse Records. The CD was recorded at Studio Bohussound (STATUS QUO, ABBA) in Kungälv, Sweden. The follow-up to 2005's "Origo" was once again tracked with engineer Fredrik Reinedahl (OPETH, IN FLAMES, GADGET). | 0 | |
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10 май 2009
AZAGHAL Completes Work On New Album
 Finnish black metallers AZAGHAL have finished recording the follow-up to their highly acclaimed 2008 album, "Omega". The new CD, titled "Teraphim", will be released this summer via Moribund Records. The artwork as created by Eelco Duppen (GRAVELAND, WYRD).
"Teraphim" track listing (with English translations) is as follows:
01. Elilum - Suuri Tyhjyys (Elilum - The Great Emptiness)
02. Filosofi (The Philosopher)
03. Teraphim - Puhdistava Tuli (Teraphim - The Cleansing Fire)
04. Hänen Musta Liekkinsä (His Black Flame)
05. Helvetin Ikuisessa Loistossa (In the Eternal Grandeur of Hell)
06. Kyy (Viper)
07. Uhrattu (Sacrificed)
08. Pimeyden Kutsu (The Call of the Dark)
09. Samaelin Kuiskaus (Samael's Whisper)
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10 май 2009
THUNDRA: New Album Samples Available
 Norwegian metallers THUNDRA, who feature in their ranks former members of EINHERJER and ENSLAVED, have posted a five-minute collection of rough-mix samples from their forthcoming third album, tentatively due this summer via Germany's Einheit Productions. Check it out below.
Thor Erik Helgesen (guitar, vocals) last year left THUNDRA to focus on other projects.
THUNDRA's sophomore album, "Worshipped by Chaos", was issued in February 2006 via Greece's Black Lotus Records. The CD was recorded and mixed at Black Dimension Studio with Stein Sund.
THUNDRA is:
Steven Grindhaug - Growl/Clean Vocals
Rune Fredriksen - Guitar/solos
Stein Sund (ex-EINHERJER) - Bass
Harald Magne Revheim (ex-ENSLAVED) - Drums
Nils Harald Johansen - Synth
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10 май 2009
THE PROJECT HATE: Fourth \'The Lustrate Process\' Promo Video Released
 THE PROJECT HATE — the Swedish band featuring vocalist Jörgen Sandström (VICIOUS ART, KRUX, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE), guitarist Lord K. Philipson (TORTURE DIVISION, ex-GOD AMONG INSECTS, HOUSE OF USHER, LEUKEMIA), bassist Michael Håkansson (ex-ENGEL, EVERGREY), singer Jo Enckell (SIREN ON), guitarist Anders Bertilsson (COLDWORKER) and drummer Thomas Ohlsson (ex-KAMTJATKA, AXENSTAR, SEVEN WISHES, CELLOUT) — will release its new album, "The Lustrate Process", on July 6 via Vic Records. The artwork and booklet design was handled by Statik Majik and can be viewed here.
"The Lustrate Process" track listing:
01. Descend Into The Pits Of Eternal Possession
02. You Come To Me Through Hell
03. See The Filth Become Flames In This Furnace
04. Our Wrath Will Rain Down From The Sky
05. The Locust Principles
06. Arise To His World Of Infamy
07. The Burial Of Gods
Guest musicians:
Mike Wead (MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND) - solos
Pär Fransson (CARNAL GRIEF) - solos
Martin van Drunen (ASPHYX, ex-PESTILENCE) - vocals
Christian Älvestam (ex-SCAR SYMMETRY) - vocals
L.G. Petrov (ENTOMBED) - vocals
Johan Hegg (AMON AMARTH) - vocals
Robban Eriksson - vocals
"The Lustrate Process" was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound in Örebro, Sweden.
The fourth promotional video for "The Lustrate Process" can be viewed here.
THE PROJECT HATE's last CD, "In Hora Mortis Nostræ", was released in September 2007 via Stormvox Records, the label owned by Swedish actor Peter Stormare.
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10 май 2009
KALMAH Begins Recording New Album
 Finnish metallers KALMAH have issued the following update:
"We have entered the studio to record our sixh full-length album. During May we will record nine new songs and a couple of covers. Mixing and mastering will take place at the beginning of autumn when the daylight starts to disappear from Northern Finland.
"What's new? Well, I would have to say that all KALMAH elements are strongly present and the band has more strength than ever. And we will very likely use real trumpet, so at least that is something new."
A studio diary is available at this location.
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Tim 'Ripper' Owens
