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4 янв 2009
SPIRITUS MORTIS Begins Recording New Album
 Long-running Finnish doomsters SPIRITUS MORTIS will enter the studio tomorrow (January 1) to begin recording their long-awaited third album, tentatively due in early 2009 via Firebox Records.
SPIRITUS MORTIS is the oldest doom metal band from Finland. The band was formed in 1987 as RIGOR MORTIS, featuring founding members Teemu Maijala (bass, vocals), Jussi Maijala (guitars) and VP Rapo (drums).
The group's self-titled debut album was released in 2004 through Rage Of Achilles. A follow-up effort, "Fallen", came out in 2006 via Black Lotus Records.  | 0 |  |
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4 янв 2009
METAL CHURCH Singer RONNY MUNROE To Release 'The Fire Within' In The Spring
 METAL CHURCH vocalist Ronny Munroe has set "The Fire Within" as the title of his upcoming solo album, tentatively due in the spring. The CD cover artwork can be viewed below. Several demo tracks which are expected to appear on the album are available for streaming on Munroe's MySpace page.
Ronny Munroe's solo band includes METAL CHURCH guitarist Rick Van Zandt on guitar.
Munroe performed with his solo band at the first annual World Bowl Of Rock at the King Cat Theatre in Seattle, Washington on November 2. They played old and new METAL CHURCH tracks as well songs from Ronny's upcoming solo effort.
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4 янв 2009
GS/Butcher ABC split album out Jan 11th
 The story goes back all the way to 2003 (!) when we got asked by then Escorbuto Recordings president Johan Wallin if we would be interested in doing a split with japanese gore maniacs Butcher ABC.. Naturally we were, and we planned to do it pretty much right after the split 7"s we did with Machetazo and Filth. After that, things got changed up and we found ourselves working on our first album instead, and it wasn't until May 2007 we got around to finally record the songs for this split. By this time it was decided that the release would be handled by Obliteration Records and Living Dead Society/Coperaction Records. Butcher ABC followed suit and recorded their material later in 2007, and finally here's the result, the most anticipated split release ever. Feast your ears on this putrid mess..
Tracklist:
1. Antemortem Symphony #9
2. Enforced Accelerated Disintegration Constant
3. Anthropological Abattoir
4. Cadaverine Treatment Regimen
5. Visceral Asphyxiation
6. Recreational Decerebration
7. Untimely Embalmment
Info:
- CD out on Obliteration on Jan 11th 2009.
Contact address: grindrock@hotmail.com. Website: www.obliteration.jp
- LP out on Living Dead Society/Coperaction Records, February 2009. Vinyl 12" LP version is a limited edition to 1000 copies in splatter vinyl, with different cover/artwork from the CD version. | 0 | |
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3 янв 2009
SUIDAKRA: 'Shattering Swords' Video Availabl
 German melodic folk/death metallers SUIDAKRA have uploaded the video for their new song "Shattering Swords" (directed by Sebastian Radtke). Watch it below. The track comes off the group's new album, "Crógacht", which will be released through Wacken Records/SPV on the following dates:
Germany: February 20, 2009
Rest of Europe: February 23, 2009
U.S.: March 3, 2009
The CD was recorded at Gernhart Studios and features cover artwork (see below) by Kris Verwimp.
"Crógacht" track listing:
01. Slán
02. Conlaoch
03. Isle Of Skye
04. Scáthach
05. Feats Of War
06. Shattering Swords
07. Ár Nasc Fola
08. Gilded Oars
09. Baile's Strand
The group previously said about the album, "As the titles suggest, you can expect a decent Irish influence on the new record, so fans of folk metal can rest easy. Fans of SUIDAKRA's harder tunes must not fear; 'Crógacht' will kick your asses as hard as usual, if not harder."
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3 янв 2009
DIAMOND HEAD: New Triple-CD Release To Include Remastered Early Title
 Universal Records will release a triple-CD from New Wave of British Heavy Metal legends DIAMOND HEAD in March. It will contain remastered versions of "Borrowed Time" (1982), "Canterbury" (1983) and "Live at the Reading Festival". The release will also include some bonus material, some of which has previously been unavailable. This is also the first release of "Borrowed Time" and "Canterbury" on CD in the U.K. The "Reading" set was previously released on Raw Fruit in 1992, but has long since been deleted and is a much sought-after item by DIAMOND HEAD fans.
Japan's Universal Music recently re-released the "Borrowed Time" and "Canterbury" LPs as part of a special "NWOBHM Hall Of Fame" collection series. The albums are faithful carded reproductions of the original album sleeves and feature bonus tracks, all delivered on Super High Material (SHM) CDs. "Borrowed Time" comes in a gatefold sleeve with miniature poster and lyric sheet. Bonus tracks include the "Four Cuts" EP — "Trick Or Treat", "Dead Reckoning" and "Shoot Out The Lights" — and from the "Heat Of The Night" release, "In The Heat Of The Night", "Play It Loud" (live), "Sweet & Innocent" (live) and the 1982 Tommy Vance interview with Sean Harris and Colin Kimberley. "Canterbury" comes with reproductions of the original inserts supplied with the vinyl album, lyric sheet, and bonus tracks of the 12" extended version of "Makin' Music", "Sucking My Love" (live at Reading) and the Andy Peebles interview.
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3 янв 2009
EMERGENCY GATE: 'Gold & Glass' Video Available
 "Gold & Glass", the new video from German metallers EMERGENCY GATE, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's new album, "Rewake", which will be released in Europe/Japan on January 23 and in U.S./Canada on January 27 via Silverwolf Productions.
Check out the CD cover artwork below.
The band will embark on a European tour in late January as the support band for KREATOR.
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3 янв 2009
ENGEL Busy Working On Mixes For The New Album
 ENGEL — the Gothenburg, Sweden-based quintet featuring guitarists Marcus Sunesson (ex-THE CROWN) and Niclas Engelin (PASSENGER, ex-GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES), drummer Mojjo (RELEVANT FEW, DRACENA) and vocalist Mangan Klavborn — has finished recording its sophomore album at PUK studio in Gjerlev, Denmark with producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, HIMSA, SICK OF IT ALL). An early 2009 release via SPV Records is expected.
The band's latest addition, British bassist Steve Drennan (LOCUS), has issued the following update:
"Despite the festive season being upon us, we have actually been quite busy working on the mixes for the new album and we hope to announce a release date quite soon. As they say, good things come to those that wait and I think it's safe to say that it will be more than worthwhile. Also, we are currently working on the designs for the artwork cover and we have been spoilt for choice with the selection being presented to us. The problem now is deciding on which images to use as they are all so good but to be honest, it is a nice problem to have!" | 0 | |
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3 янв 2009
CRIMINAL: New Song Posted Online
 "21st Century Paranoia", a brand new track from Anglo-Chilean thrash masters CRIMINAL, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the group's new album, "White Hell", which will be released on February 27, 2009 via Massacre Records. The CD's cover artwork, which was created by Chilean designer / tattoo artist / drummer Fran Muñoz, can be viewed below.
"White Hell" track listing:
01. 21st Century Paranoia
02. Crime and Punishment
03. Incubus
04. Black Light
05. The Deluge
06. Strange Ways
07. Mobrule
08. The Infidel
09. Invasion
10. Eyes of Temptation
11. Bastardom
12. Sons of Cain
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3 янв 2009
RUNNING WILD Mainman's TOXIC TASTE: Debut Album Now Available
 TOXIC TASTE, the "space-punk-glam-rock" side project of RUNNING WILD mainman Rolf "Rock'n'Rolf" Kasparek (who goes by the name T.T. Poison in the new group), has made its debut album, "Toxification", available for purchase exclusively via the band's MySpace page. The CD can be ordered for 13.95 euros plus postage (within Germany: 3.50 euros; outside of Germany: 8.00 euros).
"Toxification" track listing:
01. Toxic Taste
02. N.C.R.
03. Neon Angel
04. Midnight Rodeo
05. Nightime's Waiting
06. She's a Rock
07. Tonight
08. Starlight Serenade
09. Raise Your Glass
10. T.T.S.G.
11. Come On Strong
12. High (R)oc(k)tone
13. Anytime
14. Time Of Our Life
15. Rock'n'Roll
TOXIC TASTE's lineup is rounded out by Marc Acid (vocals), Andy Caustic (guitar), Bob Beastly (drums) and Francis Cauter-Rize (bass).
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3 янв 2009
EVENTIDE Continuing Work On New Material
 Swedish metallers EVENTIDE have issued the following update:
"We have a strong feeling that this new year will be a good year for EVENTIDE. We are writing material for a full-length album that we'll start recording in a couple of months. The new songs are turning out great and we are extremely excited to show the world our new works.
"We finished writing yet another song last night! This means we now have seven songs done plus a lot of ideas and riffs about to take shape. The plan is to start recording sometime this spring/early summer. I can assure you that the new album will blow your heads off!!"
EVENTIDE released a promotional CD last year entitled "Planet Plague". The effort contains four tracks and was made available for free on the band's web site and MySpace page.
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3 янв 2009
ENDSTILLE Prepares To Record New Album
 German black metallers ENDSTILLE will enter Jak's Hell studio in the band's home country later this month to begin recording their sixth album, entitled "Verführer", for a late spring/eary summer release via Regain Records. A European tour will follow in the fall.
ENDSTILLE completed a week-long tour of Mexico in November. Fan-filmed video footage from the Mexico City show on November 15 can be viewed below.
ENDSTILLE's latest album, "Endstilles Reich", was released on October 15, 2007 via Regain Records. The CD was recorded at Jak's Hell studio, like all previous ENDSTILLE albums, and it contains 10 tracks with a running time about 50 minutes.
The first four albums from ENDSTILLE were released on limited-edition (300 copies) gatefold vinyl via Regain Records.
The LPs that were made available are as follows:
"Operation Wintersturm" (2002)
"Frühlingserwachen" (2003)
"Dominanz" (2004)
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3 янв 2009
DEMONICAL: New Album Artwork Revealed
 The cover artwork for "Hellsworn", the second full-length album from DEMONICAL, the Swedish death metal band featuring past and present members from CENTINEX, GRAVE, REGURGITATE, INTERMENT, AMARAN, WORLD BELOW and DELLAMORTE, can be viewed below.
DEMONICAL entered Necromorbus Studios (WATAIN, SETHERIAL) on December 17 to begin recording the new CD. The follow-up to 2007's "Servants of the Unlight" will be mastered at Black Lounge Studios in late January and revealed for the masses in April 2009 (exact release date to be announced).
Songtitles set to appear on the album are as follows:
* Baptized in Fire
* Gods of the North
* World Serpent
* Death Metal Darkness
* Children of Sin
* Bloodridden
* Bow to the Monolith
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3 янв 2009
GORATH Prepares To Enter Studi
 Belgian black metallers GORATH have booked time at the Shumcot Studio in Aartrijke, Belgium to begin recording their fourth ablum, "MXCII". The follow-up to "Misotheism" will contain "seven deadly revelations" and will be released later in the year via an as-yet-undetermined label.
In other news, Eisenwald Tonschmiede will release the vinyl version of "Misotheism" sometime in early 2009. It will be available on red/brown vinyl and the first pressing will be a limited special edition. The artwork will also be slightly different.
GORATH is:
F. Dupont: vocals, guitars
B. Put: guitars
D. Grondelaers: bass
K. De Leener: drums | 0 | |
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2 янв 2009
MÖTLEY CRÜE Auctioning Backup Server For Official Web Site
 The backup sever (see photo below) used for the official MÖTLEY CRÜE web site from 2002 to 2005 (also used to host guitarist Mick Mars' and singer Vince Neil's official web sites) is being auctioned on eBay. Current bid is $162.50. The auction ends on January 8 at 11:27:55 PST.
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2 янв 2009
5 STAR GRAVE: 'Corpse Breed Syndrome' Out Now
 Italian metallers 5 STAR GRAVE have released a new album, "Corpse Breed Syndrome", via mail order, CD Baby and through the biggest online stores worldwide like iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody and so on.The 11-song CD was recorded and mixed at One Voice Studio by Daniele Giordana and was mastered by Ettore Rigotti (DISARMONIA MUNDI, SLOWMOTION APOCALYPSE, DESTRAGE) at The Metal House.
"Corpse Breed Syndrome" track listing:
01. Ain't That Saint
02. In Bed With The Dead
03. Slightly Slutty Behaviour
04. Cut You Out
05. Core Dead
06. Miracle Man
07. Back To The Morgue
08. Triple-X Ride
09. Backstabber
10. Crown Of Worms
11. Violands
The band describes the sound of the record as "a mixture of old school heavy/thrash metal with rock 'n' roll/punk influences, catchy keyboards and corrosive vocals without forgetting an overdose of horror-influenced slutty lyrics."
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2 янв 2009
CARPATHIAN FOREST Working On New Album, DVD
 Norwegian black metallers CARPATHIAN FOREST, who haven't performed live since 2006, have confirmed that they will play a few shows in 2009, including a co-headlining appearance at the Inferno festival, which will be held April 8-11, 2009 in Oslo. Since the band will not have a new album out to promote at these shows, CARPATHIAN FOREST's set will focus on the group's old classics, many of which have never been played live before. The concerts will include guest musicians, a new setlist and a new stage setting. In addition, the performances will be filmed for an upcoming DVD release.
CARPATHIAN FOREST is busy writing the follow-up album to "Fuck You All!!!!" and is currently negotiating with various record labels.
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2 янв 2009
TWISTED TOWER DIRE: Details Of Early-Album Reissues Revealed
 On February 17, Heaven and Hell Records will re-release the first two TWISTED TOWER DIRE albums, "The Curse of Twisted Tower" and "Isle of Hydra". Each title will be made available as a limited-edition (1,000 copies) two-disc set featuring "a ton" of bonus material from the beginning of the band's career up through the time of each album's original release date, including material never before released on CD.
For the complete details of each reissue, go to this location.
Commented the label in a press release: "We are proud to be working with one of the best underground true heavy metal bands around today. Over their career, TWISTED TOWER DIRE have built a strong cult following among the legions of heavy metal fans around the world that has truly been earned. The power, the glory, and the honor of these real metal warriors is more than deserving of these upcoming releases. Please watch for more details on these releases, they are sure to satisfy all fans both new and die-hards." | 0 | |
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2 янв 2009
ROBERT PLANT, FREDDIE MERCURY, AXL ROSE, IAN GILLAN Among 'Greatest Voices in Rock'
 According to U.K.'s Daily Mail, LED ZEPPELIN's Robert Plant has topped a poll of the greatest voices in rock organized by digital radio station Planet Rock. QUEEN's Freddie Mercury came second, Paul Rodgers of FREE came next while THE WHO frontman Roger Daltrey came fifth.
The only female voice on the list was that of Janis Joplin.
"The Greatest Voice in Rock Top 40" was compiled by the station's DJs, presenters and listeners, plus musicians, rock critics and experts such as Tony Iommi from BLACK SABBATH, Phil Manzanera from ROXY MUSIC, Ian Anderson from YES and LED ZEPPELIN biographer Mick Wall.
Planet Rock Programming Director Trevor White said: "It's great to see Britain has produced the top three greatest rock vocalists of all time."
The "Top 40 Greatest Voices in Rock," according to Planet Rock:
01. Robert Plant (LED ZEPPELIN)
02. Freddie Mercury (QUEEN)
03. Paul Rodgers (FREE, BAD COMPANY)
04. Ian Gillan (DEEP PURPLE)
05. Roger Daltrey (THE WHO)
06. David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE)
07. Axl Rose (GUNS N' ROSES)
08. Bruce Dickinson (IRON MAIDEN)
09. Mick Jagger (THE ROLLING STONES)
10. Bon Scott (AC/DC)
11. David Bowie
12. Jon Bon Jovi (BON JOVI)
13. Steven Tyler (AEROSMITH)
14. Jon Anderson (YES)
15. Bruce Springsteen
16. Joe Cocker
17. Ozzy Osbourne
18. Bono (U2)
19. Peter Gabriel
20. James Hetfield (METALLICA)
21. Janis Joplin
22. Chris Cornell (AUDIOSLAVE / SOUNDGARDEN)
23. Roger Chapman (FAMILY)
24. Phil Lynott (THIN LIZZY)
25. Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE)
26. Steve Perry (JOURNEY)
27. Jim Morrison (THE DOORS)
28. Alex Harvey (THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND)
29. Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST)
30. Ronnie James Dio (DIO)
31. Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN)
32. Meat Loaf
33. Alice Cooper
34. Geddy Lee (RUSH)
35. Brian Johnson (AC/DC)
36. David Gilmour (PINK FLOYD)
37. Fish (MARILLION)
38. Dave Lee Roth (VAN HALEN)
39. Biff Byford (SAXON)
40. Neil Young
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1 янв 2009
AVA INFERI Completes Work On New Album
 AVA INFERI, the Portugal-based band whose lineup includes guitarist Rune Eriksen (a.k.a. ex-MAYHEM guitarist/songwriter Blasphemer), entered the studio in November to begin recording its third album, "Blood Of Bacchus", for a 2009 release. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Fireflies", "A Witch She Was, The Witch I Am", "Lights", "Last Sign of Summer" and "All the Colours of the Dark".
Commented Rune Eriksen: "The studio session is done and finito. Out of our efforts came nine powerful and sad hymns, all showcasing AVA INFERI's refusal to stagnate and go the easy and throdden path of repetition.
"Allthough the final mix isn't done yet (I will head off to Norway in mid-January to do the finishing touches), we can see/hear the contours of something we are very, very proud of. And believe me, I can't wait for the worldwide release (sometime mid-April, I should think) and getting feedbacks from friends and followers abroad. Believe me, it was a hard nut to crack this one, and the trail of dramatic events occured while recording puts a strong singular 'flavour' to this album (we even managed two unexpected headlines in the local newspaper during our stay). But we sincerely hope/believe that there is bright things coming out of all this. It is a pure album, shining love for true and soulful musick.
"We are especially happy with the sound this time around, and I believe it sounds way heavier than our two previous albums, and also more 'metal,' as I'm sure some will utter. This goes for the actual songs as well, not just the sound.
"But despair not, there are enough tristesse and serenity to provoce the most saddened thoughts on here as well. We are not changing, merely evolving!
"I would also like to thank our guests on this album, for taking their time and showcasing good will: Kristoffer Rygg (ULVER), Live Kostöl (PANTHEON I), Fredrik Söderlind (PUISSENCE) and the amazing piano talent Arne Martinussen. You all gave the album a touch of warmth!
"To end this short update I have some bad news regarding our scheduled appearance at the Algarve em Chamas VII Festival taking place the 30th of January 2009 [n Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal]. Due to our mixing schedule we are sorry to announce our cancellation. We certainly hope for a re-scheduled date later in the New Year."
AVA INFERI last year released the video for the opening track of the group's second full-length album, "The Silhouette". The "A Dança das Ondas" clip was masterminded and directed by Rui Veiga who has previously worked with Robert Trujillo (METALLICA), among others. | 0 | |
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31 дек 2008
RAMMSTEIN Completes First Part Of New Album Recording Sessions
 After seven weeks of intensive work in the studio, German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN completed the first part of the recording sessions for their new album on December 21, 2008. Drums, guitar, bass and some of the vocal tracks were laid down before the RAMMSTEIN bandmembers and producers took off for the holidays. Work on the CD will resume in early 2009 for a tentative fall release.
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31 дек 2008
'Christmas Metal Symphony': More Video Footage Available
 The concert included appearances by such renowned hard rock and heavy metal artists as Doro Pesch, Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT), Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X), Mats Levén (THERION, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN), Johan Edlund (TIAMAT), Ian Parry (CONSORTIUM PROJECT, ELEGY), Marcela Bovio (STREAM OF PASSION, AYREON), Floor Jansen (AFTER FOREVER) and George Oosthoek (ORPHANAGE). They were backed by a six-piece band and a 30-piece classical orchestra as they performed the finest metal songs of all time. This unique show contained songs from all metal genres — from prog-metal to rock, from death to speed and from industrial to symphonic.
The backing band consisted of the following musicians:
Koen Herfst (EPICA) - Drums
Marcel Coenen (SUN CAGED) - Guitar
Johan Van Stratum (STREAM OF PASSION) - Bass
Frank Schiphorst (CONTROL HUMAN DELETE) - Guitar
Jeffrey Revet (STREAM OF PASSION) - Keyboards
Joost van den Broek (AFTER FOREVER) – Keyboards
The complete setlist was as follows:
01. Blood Of Kingu (THERION) (feat. Mats Levén, Marcela Bovio)
02. Victim Of Changes (JUDAS PRIEST) (feat. Mats Levén)
03. Son Of The Staves Of Time (THERION) (feat. Mats Levén, Marcela Bovio)
04. Passion (STREAM OF PASSION) (feat. Marcela Bovio)
05. Out In The Real World (STREAM OF PASSION) (feat. Marcela Bovio)
06. Enter Sandman (METALLICA) (feat. Ian Parry)
07. Paranoid (BLACK SABBATH) (feat. Ian Parry)
08. Breaking The Law (JUDAS PRIEST) (feat. Doro Pesch, Ian Parry)
09. All We Are (DORO) (feat. Doro Pesch, Floor Jansen)
10. I Rule The Ruins (DORO) (feat. Doro)
11. Souls Of Black (TESTAMENT) (feat. Chuck Billy)
12. Return To Serenity (TESTAMENT) (feat. Chuck Billy, Mats Levén)
13. More Than Meets The Eye (TESTAMENT) (feat. Chuck Billy, George Oosthoek)
14. Arise (SEPULTURA) (feat. George Oosthoek)
15. Mountains Of Madness (ORPHANAGE) (feat. George Oosthoek, Floor Jansen)
16. A New Level (PANTERA) (feat. George Oosthoek)
17. Cain (TIAMAT) (feat. Johan Edlund)
18. Brighter Than The Sun (TIAMAT) (feat. Johan Edlund, Marcela Bovio)
19. When The Smoke Is Going Down (SCORPIONS) (feat. Johan Edlund)
20. My Pledge Of Allegiance No. 1 (AFTER FOREVER) (feat. George Oosthoek, Floor Jansen)
21. Equally Destructive (AFTER FOREVER) (feat. Floor Jansen)
22. The Evil That Man Do (IRON MAIDEN) (feat. Floor Jansen)
23. Intro Based on "The Odyssey" (SYMPHONY X) (orchestra only)
24. Evolution (The Grand Design) (SYMPHONY X) (feat. Russell Allen)
25. Paradise Lost (SYMPHONY X) (feat. Russell Allen)
26. Dawn Of A Million Souls (AYREON) (feat. Russell Allen)
27. Phantom Of The Opera (NIGHTWISH version) (feat. Russell Allen, Floor Jansen)
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31 дек 2008
WOLVERINE Resumes Work On New Material
 Drummer Marcus Losbjer of the Swedish progressive metal band WOLVERINE has issued the following update:
"I'm looking forward to FINALLY record the new album, after more than three (!) years of writing in a limbo! The absence of inspiration have been really severe this time. This album have been a struggle to write, by far the most difficult album to puzzle together out of all the WOLVERINE albums. It's the complete opposite to the last album ('Still') that was a dream to write. It was fast and actually quite easy!
"As you may have read on forums, MySpace and so on, we've had more difficulties to deal with this year than just the minor problems concerning the band. The heart problems with Stefan's [Zell, vocals] daughter has maybe been the toughest. A reminder of how fragile we are! Everything has been mixed into a big melting pot, just ready to explode! Thankfully, it didn't.
"After the ProgPower Europe gigs in October, we found a little spark to lighten the inspiration again. This time I hope it will never go as ice cold as it has been!"
Check out new photos from the rehearsal studio at this location.
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31 дек 2008
MOB RULES Continuing Work On New Material
 German metallers MOB RULES have issued the following update:
"The band continues to work on the new (already sixth) album. No album title is confirmed yet, but a 'hint' to the previous album 'Ethnolution A.D.' is likely... The main part of songs is already composed, also the band has started to record the first songs in the studio. This time MOB RULES members work in legs to secure the best result possible. Beside the known MOB RULES qualities, the new album will hold some surprises and unexpected things in store. One secret can be revealed here now: the six Northern Germans have written the longest song of their career so far and will amaze you with a real melodic metal pamphlet that lyrically deals with a very exciting up-to-date subject.
"For 2009 we have the first shows confirmed now. Also we are working to realise some very interesting tour constellations. Details to follow soon."
MOB RULES' latest album, "Ethnolution A.D.", was released in Europe in October 2006. Produced once again by Markus Teske (VANDEN PLAS, SPOCK'S BEARD, OASIS), "Ethnolution A.D." marks the recording debut with the group of guitarist Sven Lüdke (ex-MURDER ONE) and bassist Markus Brinkmann. | 0 | |
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31 дек 2008
DOPE STARS INC. Signs New Record Deals
 Italian alternative/industrial rockers DOPE STARS INC. have signed deals with Trisol Music Group for Europe, Metropolis Records in USA/Canada and Subsound Records for Italy for the release of their third CD in each territory. The band says, "This means our new album will be supported by more than one label helping us to spread the name and music of DOPE STARS INC. worldwide and also giving us the opportunity of an intense album production in studio. This will open also more opportunites for us to set up an international tour. We will be touring intensively after the release of the album that is scheduled for this spring (April/May), If you are a promoter interested in booking a show for the upcoming tour please write to booking@dopestarsinc.com or. If you are a fan and want us to come and play at your city please request us on eventful.com."
DOPE STARS INC.'s latest CD, "Gigahearts", was released in November 2006. The CD was produced by Victor Love and includes "11 tracks to kick your ass very bad but also to satisfy your desire of melodies and electronic exploration," according to a posting on the group's web site. | 0 | |
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31 дек 2008
BENEDICTION To Release 'Hell's Gate' Limited-Edition Seven-Inch Single
 Long-running Birmingham, U.K.-based extreme metallers BENEDICTION have issued the following update:
"We are going to be releasing a very limited seven-inch vinyl single for a friend on his small independent label. If any of you budding artists fancy a go at designing a cover for this, then feel free to have a go and submit your art to us via MySpace and we'll take it from there. White on black or black on white only please (just like those old DIY singles you used to get in the '80s). The track is called 'Hell's Gate'. You can take the title literally or if you have any other ideas for artwork then feel free to go for it. It does not literally have to be pencil/brush to paper/canvas, art is art be it collage, printing, photos, modelling, fucking anything!"
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31 дек 2008
VENGEANCE: 'Soul Collector' CD-Release Party To Be Held Next Month
 Dutch hard rockers VENGEANCE will take part in a CD-release party for their new album, "Soul Collector", on January 30 at Perron 55 in Venlo, Holland. Support at the show will come from SUN CAGED.
"Soul Collector" will be released on January 23, 2009 via Metal Heaven. Produced by Michael Voss (MAD MAX, BONFIRE), the CD features the following track listing:
01. Cross In The Rain
02. Wait Until The Sun Goes Down
03. Soul Collector
04. Samurai
05. What The Hell Is Going On
06. Myspace Freak
07. I Never Felt That Way Before
08. Dance Dance Dance
09. Rock And Roll Band
10. So Many Times
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31 дек 2008
AVULSED\'s \'Gorespattered Suicide\' Available On Limited Bloodred Vinyl
 NightOfTheVinylDead.com has released 350 limited-edition hand-numbered copies of the "Gorespattered Suicide" album from veteran Spanish death metallers AVULSED on bloodred vinyl.
AVULSED's fourth full-length effort, "Gorespattered Suicide" was recorded in Madrid, Spain at VRS Studios and the masters were sent to Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, ex-MORBID ANGEL) who mixed and mastered the LP at his own Mana Recording studios in Florida. This album was issued in January 2005 via Metal Age Productions.
For more information, go to this location.
AVULSED recently finished recording a brand new track entitled "Breaking Hymens" which was included on the ten-CD mega-compilation box set devoted exclusively to Spanish extreme metal bands. The compilation includes over 150 bands and was released in November through Xtreem Music. The song is an exclusive recording for this compilation although it was re-recorded for AVULSED's upcoming fifth album.
A rough pre-mixed and unmastered version of "Breaking Hymens" is available for streaming at the band's MySpace page.
AVULSED's new album, "Nullo (The Pleasure Of Self-Mutilation)", was recorded this past fall and is scheduled for release early next year via Metal Age Productions. Other songtitles set to appear on the CD include "She's Hot Tonight (In My Oven)" and "Chestblood". According to the group, "the style of the new compositions follow the band's trademarked style brutal and heavy yet catchy and somewhat melodic death metal with an even heavier sound this time." The LP's artwork, which is said to be "one of the most bizarre, disturbing and blasphemous covers" the band has ever had, was created by American artist Mike Hrubovcak, who has previously worked with GRAVE, MONSTROSITY, CATTLE DECAPITATION, MORTICIAN and XXX MANIAK, among others.
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31 дек 2008
HELL WITHIN Seeks New Bassist
 Massachusetts-based metallers HELL WITHIN have issued the following update:
"Our bass player Jason is no longer performing with HELL WITHIN and we are now in the market for a new bass player. Anyone interested in auditioning for the position, e-mail djay310@yahoo.com."
Requirements:
* Must be over 21 years of age
* Must have pro gear
* Must have prior band experience
* Must be able to rehearse three times a week
* Must be able to tour
* Must be able to figure songs out by ear (HELL WITHIN does not use tab!)
HELL WITHIN last year parted ways singer Matt McChesney, who left to front Daytona Beach, Florida's THE AUTUMN OFFERING. The group has since found a replacement vocalist in the shape of J.J. Long.
HELL WITHIN's latest album, "Shadows of Vanity", was released in May 2007 on Lifeforce Records. The CD was tracked with longtime producer John Ellis and diligently mixed by Mark Lewis of AudioHammer Studios (TRIVIUM, BURY YOUR DEAD, GOD FORBID). Cover artwork was handled by acclaimed graphic designer and artist Paul Romano (MASTODON, TRIVIUM, THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD). | 0 | |
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