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22 ÿíâ 2010
SICK OF IT ALL To Release New Album In April
 New York hardcore legends SICK OF IT ALL have set "Based On A True Story" as the title of their new album, due in April via Century Media Records in April 2010. The follow-up to 2006's "Death To Tyrants" was recorded Antfarm Studios in Århus, Denmark with Danish producer Tue Madsen (HALFORD, BEHEMOTH, KATAKLYSM, THE HAUNTED).
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22 ÿíâ 2010
THROES OF DAWN: New Song Posted Online
 Long-running Finnish "dark metal" band THROES OF DAWN has posted a new song, "Ignition of the Grey Sky", on the group's MySpace page. The track comes off the band's fifth album, "The Great Fleet of Echoes", which will be released via Firebox Records during the Finnish Metal Expo on February 19. The CD will be made available as both a digiback CD and a limited double LP with 24-bit mastering. The double LP will include two bonus songs.
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22 ÿíâ 2010
PETER GABRIEL Says He Won’t Reunite With GENESIS At Rock Hall Induction
 Rollingstone.com is reporting:
In two months GENESIS will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, but fans hoping to see PETER GABRIEL sing with his former band for the first time in nearly 30 years are probably in for a disappointment. “As far as I know, I’m definitely not going to sing,” Gabriel tells Rolling Stone. “I learned at our last reunion (in 1982) that you can’t just get up there. You have to rehearse.” Gabriel is actually not even positive he’ll be able to attend the March 15th induction ceremony in New York, since he’ll be in the midst of rehearsing for a European solo tour. “I’m trying to find a way to do it,” he says. “It’s not easy. If I can work it out, I’ll go.”
Five years ago Gabriel held a meeting with the classic Genesis lineup of Phil Collins, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Steve Hackett to discuss a possible staging of their 1974 prog-rock epic The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. “Initially I was open to it,” Gabriel says. “But then it seemed to be growing. I know what it’s like once you’re in it — these things tend to expand. I always describe it as going back to school, since this was a school group for me. It’s a fun place to visit and see your old friends, but its not a place you want to live.” Might he be open to a reunion show at some point in the future? “Phil has had trouble with his wrists and his back, so it’s pretty unlikely,” he says.
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22 ÿíâ 2010
Two Members Of U.K.\'s AFTER DEATH Drown In Brazil
 Two members of the U.K. metal outfit AFTER DEATH drowned on Thursday (January 21) while swimming at the Atalaia beach in Aracaju, in the northeastern part of Brazil. 21-year-old guitarist Leon Villalba and 18-year-old bassist Timothy Kennelly, along with their bandmates, were in the middle of an extensive tour of Brazil as the support act for MASTER when the incident occurred.
Villalba and Kennelly were reportedly swimming at the beach around 2:30 p.m. when another beachgoer noticed a floating body and alerted the local lifeguard rescue team. An attempt was made to resuscitate Villalba using CPR, but he didn't respond. Kennedy's body is still missing.
The search for Timothy's remains will continue on Friday with air support, since the area to be covered is very wide.
Atalaia is considered to be the fourth most dangerous beach in Brazil, even though it's one of the most popular in Aracaju, the capital of Sergipe, which is the smallest Brazilian state by area.
In spite of the tragedy, which is being investigated by the homicide division of the Department of Public Safety, the 17 remaining dates of the "Masters of Hate Tour 2010" will take place as scheduled. The surviving AFTER DEATH members have stated that they are "all in mourning and still shocked by everything that happened," but that they "are sure that [Leon and Timothy] would want the shows to go on. We'll complete the tour in their honor," they are quoted as saying by the local media.
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22 ÿíâ 2010
SUICIDE COMMANDO - \'Implements Of Hell\' ab heute im Handel, neues Video online!
 The clock is ticking! SUICIDE COMMANDO published on 22.01.2010 the long-awaited new long player "Implements Of Hell"! The fascination of evil. Hardly a band is able to implement the most extreme human depths, as effective in club-ready and electronic sound worlds as SUICIDE COMMANDO, the musical angry foster child of the Belgian Johan Van Roy.
On his new long player, "Implements Of Hell", he pulls out all the stops of his career spanning more than two decades, and sends the listener on a roller coaster ride through hell all the ingredients that make up the phenomenon of SUICIDE COMMANDO. Lashing aggro dance tracks like the single "Die Motherfucker Die", alternate with dark, heavy, rhythmic synthesizer monsters that are not only a contemporary massively massive hint on the early works of the band, but "Implements Of Hell" also Excess of SUICIDE COMMANDO for the darkest and most threatening dance album to make in recent years.
Charles Manson had been raging in the techno-age, then it would have been his music. The killer pushes his craft on the club dress ... and you can not escape him! "Implements Of Hell" will be released as regular single-CD, limited edition double CD including bonus disc with exclusive remixes and the video clip for the single "Die Motherfucker Die", as well as a very limited fan box with the double CD and a variety of fan-goodies.
"Implements Of Hell" Track List:
CD1:
01. Intro
02. The Pleasures of Sin
03. The Dying Breed
04. Die Motherfucker Die
05. Death Cures all Pain
06. God is in the Rain
07. Hate Me (Retaliate V1.0)
08. Come Down With Me
09. Severed Head
10. The Perils of Indifference
11. Until we Die (Album Edit)
CD2:
01. Severed Head (Heads of state mix by Komor Kommando)
02. Die Motherfucker Die (Modulate remix)
03. Cause of Death: Suicide (Final Vount 2009)
04. The Perils of Indifference (remixed by JH from Centhron)
05. Hate Me (Leaether strip remix)
06. Die Motherfucker Die (Nurzery rhymes vs Betamorphose remix)
07. The Perils of Indifference (Xotox remix)
08. Hate Me (Original version)
09. Severed Head (Beheaded mix by Schattenschlag)
10. Die Motherfucker Die (Apology not accepted remix by Fïx8Sëd8)
11. Until we Die (Winter version)
12. Die Motherfucker Die (videoclip)
Tracklist Bonus Single:
001. God is in the Rain (book of lies V1.0)
002. God is in the Rain (book of lies V2.0 - club mix)
003. Infliction of Pain
004. God is in the Rain (wumpscut: remix)
005. God is in the Rain (the synthetic dream foundation remix)
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22 ÿíâ 2010
FINNTROLL Frontman\'s CHTHONIAN Posts Two New Songs For Streaming
 CHTHONIAN, the black metal act featuring FINNTROLL frontman Vreth (real name: Mathias Lillmåns) have posted tracks from their new album, The Preachings Of Hate Are Lord, on their official MySpace page. Go to this location to check them out.
The album will be released on February 18th via Woodcut Records.
As previously reported, Finntroll's new album Nifelvind was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios (APOCALYPTICA, AMORPHIS, ENSIFERUM) in Helsinki, Finland and mastered by Mika Jussila (CHILDREN OF BODOM, SONATA ARCTICA, H.I.M.) at Finnvox Studios.
Nifelvind will be released on the following dates:
Finland - February 17th, 2010
Germany/ Austria / Switzerland / Benelux / Italy - February 19th
UK/ France / Greece / Denmark / Norway / Rest of Europe - February 22nd
Spain/ Portugal - February 23rd
Sweden/ Hungary - February 24th
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22 ÿíâ 2010
THROWDOWN: Two New Videos Released
 California metallers THROWDOWN debuted two brand new music videos for the songs "This Continuum" and "The Scythe" from their latest full-length album, "Deathless", on this past weekend's episode of MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball". The clips can now be viewed below.
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22 ÿíâ 2010
SOREPTION: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
 Swedish technical death metallers SOREPTION will release their debut album, "Deterioration Of Minds", on March 3 via Ninetone Records. The CD was recorded, mixed and produced by Tommy Rehn (ANGTORIA) at Sidelake, Ninetone and Blue Oyster Studios.
"Deterioration Of Minds" ( cover) track listing:
01. Suppressing The Mute
02. The Hypocrite, Undying
03. Breeding Exile
04. ...To Dim The Aching
05. A Wolf Among Men
06. Deterioration Of Minds
07. By Venom Entitled
08. March Of The Tyrants
A clip of the track "March Of The Tyrants" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
SOREPTION's debut MCD/DVD release, "Illuminate the Excessive", was issued in June 2008 via Cube 1 Records. The effort was recorded, mixed and produced at Sidelake Studios by Tommy and Chris Rehn from ANGTORIA. The CD also featured artwork by Chris Rehn.
Formed in 2005, SOREPTION specializes in "technically and artistically advanced riffs topped with in-your-face brutal vocals," according to a press release. "These twenty-year old guys perform their songs quickly, brutally and highly technical with musicality and finesse. A very unusual combination especially for a band as young as SOREPTION." | 0 | |
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22 ÿíâ 2010
U.D.O.: Live Recordings From \'Dominator\' European Available
 Quality audio recordings of various shows from U.D.O.'s November-December 2009 "Dominator Tour" are now available for paid download in the "Shop" section of the band's official web site.
Video footage of U.D.O.'s December 17, 2009 performance in Munich, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of "eblinternational").
U.D.O. is the German band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider.
The group's new album, "Dominator", entered the official chart in Germany at position No. 27. This marks the highest German chart entry in U.D.O.'s history. A limited-edition single, "Infected", preceded the full-length CD in June 2009. The single was released as a limited edition of 2,222 pieces worldwide and included the title track, two non-album cuts, a remix and a live song. On the same day U.D.O. played at the Bang Your Head!!! festival in Balingen, Germany as a co-headliner.
U.D.O.'s previous studio album, "Mastercutor", entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 39.
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22 ÿíâ 2010
ROUGH SILK - Frontman Ferdy Doernberg Streaming Four Songs From New Solo Album
 ROUGH SILK's Ferdy Doernberg has posted four tracks from his forthcoming album, Travelling Light, on his official MySpace page for streaming. Go to this location to check out the songs 'Shed A Tear', 'All The Things You Do', 'May God Save Us From Religion' and 'A No-Haired Hippie Like Me' | 0 | |
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22 ÿíâ 2010
SADIST Recording New Album
 Italian progressive death metallers SADIST have entered Nadir Music studios in Genova to record their new album, "Season In Silence", for a March 19 release. According to a press release, the new CD promises to be the band's "most technical and extreme" effort to date.
SADIST's "One Thousand Memories" video can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's self-titled comeback album, which was released in 2007 via Beyond Productions.
Formed in 1991, SADIST split up in 2000 after releasing the "Lego" album and later reunited in 2005. Their compositions are said to involve "a heavy usage of guitar solos and keyboard solos, with progressive, jazz and some Eastern influences. Although SADIST are a death metal outfit, the album 'Lego' is a nu metal album with a thrash metal background."
"Sadist" featured a guest appearance by GOBLIN keyboardist Claudio Simonetti, who contributed a special version of the instrumental track "Sadist", which previously appeared on SADIST's 1993 debut album, "Above the Light".
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22 ÿíâ 2010
NEGURA BUNGET: First Track From \'Maiastru Sfetnic\' Reinterpretation Posted Online
 "Maiestrit", the magical and passionate re-interpretation of NEGURA BUNGET's classic album "Maiastru Sfetnic" from 2000, will be released in North America on April 6 via Prophecy Productions. The CD, which will be made available in Europe on March 15, contains the last studio recordings of the classic NEGURA BUNGET lineup (Hupogrammos, Sol Faur, Negru). The album will be complemented by previously unreleased acoustic versions of "A-vint In Abis" and "Plecaciunea Mortii".
"Maiestrit" track listing:
01. Vremea Locului Sortit
02. In-zvicnirea Apusului
03. A-vint In Abis
04. Al Locului
05. Bruiestru
06. Plecaciunea Mortii
07. A-vint In Abis (acoustic version)
08. Plecaciunea Mortii (acoustic version)
The song "A-vint In Abis" is available for streaming at this location.
The album will be released as a digipak CD and as a deluxe artbook edition (28x28 cm, 56 pages) with plenty of NEGURA BUNGET visuals. The artbook edition will be strictly limited to 1,000 copies.
Commented Negru: "I am happy to see that the last materials we worked on under the original formula of the band are now completed.
"The first idea to re-record the 'Maiastru Sfetnic' album in its entirety we had soon after the original release came out in 1999. It took some years, though, before we finally started doing it, in 2007. After a lot of work, the basic elements were already recorded in April 2009 when NEGURA BUNGET parted ways with Hupogrammos and Sol Faur. It remained their task, though, to complete their work on this material. And now 'Maiestrit' is the final legacy of the NEGURA BUNGET past.
"The live DVD and 2-CD, entitled 'Focul Viu' (English: 'Living Fire'), was recorded in January 2008 at a concert in Bucharest. After a complex process of audio and video mix, the 90-minute concert is soon ready to be released. Beside the actual concert, available in stereo and 5.1 surround mix, you'll find on the DVD a slideshow with concert pictures as well as a newly mixed re-arrangement of all NEGURA BUNGET videos up to date.
"These two materials are the last materials we started working on in the old NEGURA BUNGET lineup that featured Sol Faur and Hupogrammos, and although we completed with them apart from the band, all belong to the same spirit. These two materials mark the end of an era, and the beginning of a new one. May it be a meaningful moment for everybody."
Added Hupogrammos: "A chapter is closing in our lives. Sol Faur and I are currently working on the last details of the final episode of a challenging experience that, for 15 years, took us on a path of musical and mystical development.
"Our intention was to re-enbody the purest black metal album we ever made and to do that in an impeccable manner, as black metal requires impeccability. The dream of such high intent was not entirely fulfilled, but the result of our endeavour was materialized as 'Maiestrit'.
"We started to work on this album two years ago, and until the moment the band split we had recorded most of the electric guitars and the drums. Everything else was performed and composed after July 2009 (when we split up) by Sol Faur and myself, including the two bonus tracks that were especially composed and re-shaped for this album.
"In our eyes, the journey of NEGURA BUNGET ends with this last album. Anyone caring about and searching for new forms of expression in music is invited to keep an eye on our two new bands, DORDEDUH and SUNSET IN THE 12TH HOUSE." | 0 | |
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22 ÿíâ 2010
ROTTEN SOUND: New EP To Include NAPALM DEATH Covers
 Finland's ROTTEN SOUND will release a new EP in March via Relapse Records. Entitled "Napalm", it will feature three brand new tracks in addition to three NAPALM DEATH covers. Additional details, including the track listing, will be revealed shortly.
ROTTEN SOUND will join ABORTED and THE RED CHORD for the "Machines Of Grind" three-week co-headlining European tour. The trek will kick off in mid-April and will include stops at the Neurotic Deathfest and Revolution Fest Open Air.
ROTTEN SOUND (Keijo Niinimaa – vocals, Mika Aalto – guitars, Sami Latva – drums, Toni Pihlaga - bass) formed in 1993 and has released a series of full-lengths and EPs since its formation. The band's latest album, "Cycles", was issued in January of 2008 and debuted at #12 on the Finnish chart. | 0 | |
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22 ÿíâ 2010
VALKYRJA: Another Song Available For Streaming
 A brand new VALKYRJA track entitled "Solstice In Withdrawal" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the Swedish black metallers' second album, "Contamination", which was released this week via Metal Blade Records. The CD was recorded at Necromorbus Studios (WATAIN, DESTRÖYER 666, RAZOR OF OCCAM) in Alvik, Sweden in June-July 2009 with producer Tore Stjerna.
"Contamination" track listing:
01. Advent...
02. Oceans To Dust
03. Catharsis (Contaminate The Earth)
04. Solstice In Withdrawal
05. Laments Of The Destroyed
06. Ambience Of The Dead
07. The Womb Of Disease
08. Welcoming Worms
09. A Cursed Seed In The World
10. The Adversarial Incentive Within All
VALKYRJA's debut album, "The Invocation Of Demise", was reissued in July 2009 via Metal Blade Records with a new booklet and front cover. The LP was recorded at Necromorbus Studios in March/April 2007. | 0 | |
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22 ÿíâ 2010
SYSTEM DIVIDE Completes Recording Debut Album
 SYSTEM DIVIDE, the extreme modern metal act featuring Sven De Caluwé (ABORTED) and Miri Milman (ex-DISTORTED) on vocals, Cole Martinez (ex-YEARS OF FIRE, ANTENORA) and Joseph Spiller (ex-THE BINARY CODE) on guitars, Andrew Lenthe (ANTENORA) on bass, and Mike Heller (MALIGNANCY) on drums, has finished its full-length debut, "The Conscious Sedation", at Conquistador studios in Cleveland, Ohio. The CD will be mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen (ABORTED, MERCENARY, RAUNCHY, HATESPHERE, VOLBEAT) at Hansen studios in Ribe, Denmark for a tentative June release via Metal Blade Records.
Commented the band: "Expect the album to have 11-12 tunes of heavy extreme metal madness with blazing guitar leads, crazy kick patterns, blasts, grooves and melodies along with our own brand of extreme and clean vocals."
SYSTEM DIVIDE has already completed a video for the song "The Apex Doctrine" off the band's current EP, which will also be on the band's full-length debut. Check out a trailer for the new video below and be sure to head over to SYSTEM DIVIDE's MySpace page to listen to the tracks "The Apex Doctrine" and "(n)Ether". Stay tuned for more information including when and where the video for "The Apex Doctrine" will premiere, track listing and release date of the band's debut full-length album, "The Conscious Sedation", and tour dates.
SYSTEM DIVIDE's "The Collapse" EP was produced and engineered by guitarist Cole Martinez and was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen.
"The Apex Doctrine" video was filmed in New York with director Kevin Custer (HATEBREED, TESTAMENT, DYING FETUS, SUFFOCATION).
According to a press release, SYSTEM DIVIDE "unites a myriad of sounds, going from STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, SOILWORK, LACUNA COIL, DIMMU BORGIR, CHIMAIRA to even MORBID ANGEL. Prepare for the unexpected!"
Founded in summer 2008, SYSTEM DIVIDE set out to revolutionize the conventions of the over-saturated melodic death metal genre, proving that extreme metal can have more depth than blast beats, while female vocals do not have to conform to the precepts of the "goth" genre. In mixing many styles, "The Collapse" breaks all the rules of extreme metal and is a landmark release for the young band.
As opposed to interjecting simple, predictable clean choruses into contrived song structures, SYSTEM DIVIDE unites serene female vocals and extreme vocals driven by lyrical themes that confront and seek to break everyday themes of disillusionment, societal materialism, and individual apathy. Musically, the band delivers myriad styles of riffing and grooves, while augmenting the entrancing soundscapes with hard-hitting drums and intricate bass lines. These elements together define the unique, spell binding, hypnotic sound of SYSTEM DIVIDE.
In order to achieve this complex calculus of sounds on "The Collapse", Cole Martinez handled tracking duties at Conquistador. Artwork for "The Collapse" was completed by Colin Marks (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, ABORTED, NEVERMORE).
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22 ÿíâ 2010
Former ALICE COOPER Guitarist Launches CASABLANCA
 Former ALICE COOPER guitarist Ryan Roxie has joined forces with four prominent Swedish artists and personalities to form CASABLANCA.
The other members of CASABLANCA all come from other successful Swedish bands such as SAHARA HOTNIGHTS, MELODY CLUB, and SPACE-AGE BABY JANE.
CASABLANCA's first single, "Downtown", has just been released and is currently positioned in the Scandinavian Top 5 iTunes Download Chart.
The band's debut album, produced by Chris Laney, will be released later in the year.
CASABLANCA is:
Anders Ljung - Vocals
Ryan Roxie - Guitar
Erik Stenemo - Guitar
Mats Rubarth - Bass
Josephine Forsman - Drums
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22 ÿíâ 2010
ROTTING CHRIST: New Song Posted Online
 "Noctis Era", a brand new song from Greek extreme metallers ROTTING CHRIST, is available for streaming on the Season Of Mist MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "Aealo", which is scheduled for release on February 15 in Europe and February 23 in the U.S. via Season Of Mist. The CD was recorded at Lunatach Studios in Katerini, Greece and will feature guest appearances by Greek-American vocalist Diamanda Galas and PRIMORDIAL frontman Alan A. Nemtheanga.
"Aealo" track listing:
01. Aealo
02. Eon Aenaos
03. Demonon Vrosis
04. Noctis Era
05. dub-sag-ta-ke
06. Fire Death and Fear
07. Nekron Iahes...
08. ...Pir Threontai
09. Thou Art Lord
10. Santa Muerte
11. Orders from the Dead
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22 ÿíâ 2010
BLIND GUARDIAN, RHAPSODY OF FIRE, REBELLION Members Join Forces In BRUTAL GODZ
 Former/current members of BLIND GUARDIAN, RHAPSODY OF FIRE and REBELLION have joined forces in a brand new Germany-based project called BRUTAL GODZ.
According to a press release, BRUTAL GODZ' "musical concept is based on energy, cruelty in its purest form without any boundaries."
BRUTAL GODZ members:
Uwe Lulis (REBELLION) - Guitar
Alex Holzwarth (RHAPSODY OF FIRE) - Drums
Oliver Holzwarth (BLIND GUARDIAN) - Bass
BRUTAL GODZ is currently seeking a vocalist to complete the group's lineup. According to the band, "fluent English is a must, country of origin/place of residence does not matter. Of utmost importance is a variable voice able to shout, sing and intonate with a strong feel for rhythm patterns. A dominant stage performance is a must."
Interested parties should send a short bio, photo and sound samples to brutalgodz@web.de.
A "bunch" of songs have already been written and "the band is ready to hit the stage," according to a press release.
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22 ÿíâ 2010
DEVOLVED: \'Fractured\' Video Released
 "Fractured", the new video from Australian/American tech-metallers DEVOLVED, can be viewed below. The clip was shot on location at Ramona Mainstage in San Diego, California. It was filmed, directed and edited by David Brodsky, who has worked with such bands as SUICIDE SILENCE, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, UNEARTH, ALL THAT REMAINS and SUFFOCATION. Brodsky also won "Best Video Of The Year" on MTV2's "Headbangers Ball".
"Fractured" comes off DEVOLVED's new album, "Calculated", which was released on January 19 via Unique Leader Records. The CD was mixed by famed producer/engineer Neil Kernon (CANNIBAL CORPSE, NILE, NEVERMORE, DEICIDE, JUDAS PRIEST) and was mastered by Alan Douches (SEPULTURA, UNEARTH, SHADOWS FALL, HATEBREED, GOD FORBID). The album is the first release to feature vocalist Kyle Zemanek.
"Calculated" track listing:
01. Fractured
02. Hybrid
03. Vex
04. Derivative
05. Synergy
06. Catatonic Ruin
07. Biotics
08. Impute
09. Assimilate
10. Icon
11. Depth Perception
12. Battery (METALLICA cover; bonus track)
13. Vex (Mass Confusion Remix) (bonus track)
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21 ÿíâ 2010
KING DIAMOND: \'At The Graves\' Three-Disc DVD Set Due In March
 Massacre Records has set a March 26 European release date for "At The Graves", the long-awaited three-disc DVD set from KING DIAMOND. "This has taken so much longer than expected because of so many technical issues that I won't bore you to death, but we recently acquired a brand new noise-reduction program that we're using to enhance all the footage, and it's amazing how much better everything is beginning to look compared to the original tapes," the band's singer and namesake wrote in an October 2009 online posting.
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21 ÿíâ 2010
NOCTURNAL RITES Hard At Work On New Material
 Drummer Owe Lingvall of Swedish power metallers NOCTURNAL RITES told Sweden's Västerbottens Folkblad newspaper earlier this week that the band will enter the studio this spring with an as-yet-undisclosed new guitarist to begin recording its new album for a tentative late 2010 release.
The group, which hasn't played any shows since 2008, spent the past eighteen months focusing on other projects and recharging its batteries, according to Lingvall. A couple of new songs have already been written and there are ideas for another five or six tracks. In addition, NOCTURNAL RITES has been confirmed for this year's ProgPower USA XI festival, set to take place September 8-11 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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21 ÿíâ 2010
ARSIS: \'Forced To Rock\' Video Available
 "Forced To Rock", the new video from Virginia-based technical melodic death metallers ARSIS, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed last month with MyGoodEye (THE RED CHORD, GOATWHORE, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER).
Commented guitarist/vocalist James Malone: "I don't think I have the vocabulary to properly express how excited I am for the video clip 'Forced To Rock' to be unleashed upon an expecting metal community.
"The video was shot in sub-zero temperatures and we were truly suffering the entire time, but I guess all great art comes from suffering.
"I would like to give Kim Dylla (vocalist of the band THISMEANSYOU) the biggest thank you ever for her participation in our video and for forcing us to rock.
"The video shoot was something I will never forget."
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21 ÿíâ 2010
OCEANO Prepares To Record New Album
 A year after completing the recording of their successful 2009 debut, "Depths", Chicago's deathcore heavyweights OCEANO are heading back into the studio to record their follow-up effort. Set for release later this year, the new album will tell a story that promises to open eyes and deliver a more mature experience than many might normally expect. "Expect us to go DEEPER than 'Depths' this time around, and NOT just meaning heavier," says vocalist Adam Warren. "This is more than just our sophomore album. It is a great vision to be accomplished when all of the pieces we've worked so hard to create — art, music, lyrics and overall atmosphere — come together."
In order to make OCEANO's vision a reality, the band has enlisted the help of Chris "Zeuss" Harris to helm the record. Zeuss, one of the most respected producers in metal today, has worked with such acts as MUNICIPAL WASTE, THE ACACIA STRAIN, HATEBREED and SHADOWS FALL. Known for exponentially increasing an act's natural abilities while in the studio, Zeuss is enthusiastic at the chance to take OCEANO to the next level. "I'm really excited to be working on the new OCEANO record," says the Springfield, Massachusetts-based producer. "I see this as a great opportunity to work with one of the truly talented up and coming bands in the metal genre." Knowing how important it is to extend the band's reach from within their already dominant grasp on the deathcore scene, Zeuss adds, "I look forward to pushing the band to their full potential and making them stand above the rest."
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21 ÿíâ 2010
Former MANOWAR And MEGADETH Members Join Forces In ANGELS OF BABYLON
 ANGELS OF BABYLON, the new band featuring former MANOWAR drummer Rhino, Arizona based power-metal vocalist David Fefolt, guitarist Ethan Brosh and ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, has inked a deal with Metal Heaven Records for the European release of the group's debut album, "Kingdom of Evil". Due on January 29, the CD contains 10 new original songs, includings cuts like "Conspiracy Theory", "Second Coming" and "Apocalypse 2012". A North American release will follow in May.
"I started compiling these songs many years ago but was patiently waiting for the optimum lineup to record and release an album like this," says Rhino. "I was introduced to Fefolt, Ellefson and Brosh a couple years back, and they provided the inspiration to forge ahead and complete the album. I think we have something really special for our fans with this new record."
The band formed in 2008 when Rhino and Fefolt began writing songs for a new album. They met Ellefson in a recording studio in Phoenix, Arizona. After hearing their material, Ellefson was impressed enough to join forces and create a new vision of heavy metal. Berklee-schooled guitar virtuoso Ethan Brosh had just finished completing a solo album when he was asked to become the final piece of the roc and roll monolith. They recorded 10 stellar tracks over the next year and a half of blistering, melodic heavy metal. The emphasis was put on huge melodies but with a heavy touch. Hammering guitars, pounding drums, driving bass, and soaring vocals are all the hallmark of ANGELS OF BABYLON.
"I think this album will surprise a lot of people due to its classic metal sound but with such majestic arrangements throughout," says Fefolt. "The melodic power on this album is definitely a force to be reckoned with!"
The music runs the gamut between progressive new metal to the roots of classic, old-school heavy metal, with every member of the band at the top of his musical genre.
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21 ÿíâ 2010
FATES WARNING: \'Parallels\' Lineup To Reunite For Select Shows
 Metal Blade Records has set a tentative March 16 release date for a special-edition of "Parallels", the classic 1991 album from the progressive metal band FATES WARNING. In addition to remastered audio, there will be a second audio disc of live and demo material. The package will also include a DVD with nearly three hours of material, including a complete live show from the 1992 "Parallels" tour and a documentary on the making of "Parallels" which includes live, studio, and current day interview footage with all the band members, Terry Brown (producer) and Brian Slagel (CEO of Metal Blade Records).
"Parallels" special Edition tracklisting:
CD 1 - "Parallels"
01. Leave The Past Behind
02. Life In Still Water (feat. James LaBrie)
03. Eye To Eye
04. The Eleventh Hour
05. Point Of View
06. We Only Say Goodbye
07. Don't Follow Me
08. The Road Goes On Forever
CD 2 - "Parallels" Live In Hollywood, California on January 23, 1992
01. Leave The Past Behind (live)
02. Don't Follow Me (live)
03. Eleventh Hour (live)
04. Point Of View (live)
05. Eye To Eye (live)
06. Nothing Left To Say (live)
07. Quietus (live)
08. Through Different Eyes (live)
09. Leave The Past Behind (demo)
10. Eye To Eye (demo)
11. Eleventh Hour (demo)
12. Point Of View (demo)
13. Don't Follow Me (demo)
DVD
* Filmed live in concert in New Haven, Connecticut on February 13, 1992
* Features current interviews with all band members as well as acclaimed producer Terry Brown and Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel
* Rare and exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from the 1992 U.S. tour
To coincide with this release, the "Parallels" lineup of FATES WARNING — Ray Alder (vocals), Jim Matheos (guitar), Frank Aresti (guitar), Joe DiBiase (bass), and Mark Zonder (drums) — is planning to play a few reunion shows. At this time, the only confirmed dates are as follows:
March 26 – Thessaloniki, Greece
March 27 – Athens, Greece
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21 ÿíâ 2010
TEXTURES Singer Quits
 Singer Eric Kalsbeek has left Dutch progressive metallers TEXTURES. He says in a statement, "My life changed, priorities shifted. I can't cope with the heavy touring and the time investment anymore. I need to focus on my job and family. I need to take a few steps back.
"I've had six beautiful years with the band, did loads of amazing shows, made tons of new friends and created some mind-blowing music.
"I'm going to miss the guys, and, of course you, the fans. I know TEXTURES will continue to conquer the world and give you all great, heavy and awesome music. I wish my successor all the best.
"I will keep on making music, but something totally different, much more low-profile.
"Maybe we will meet again."
The remaining members of TEXTURES are currently auditioning a possible replacement singer and hope to reveal his identity in the coming months.
Due to Eric's departure, TEXTURES' follow-up to 2008's "Silhouettes" will not surface before early 2011 via Nuclear Blast Records.
"Awake", the most recent video from TEXTURES, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Dutch filmmaker Rob Hodselaar who worked on numerous documentaries as well as videos for Dutch artists as GEM and ROOM ELEVEN. The production was handled by David Leite from Hazazah.
For the video, the band received a generous grant from the Dutch tax videoclip fund which gave the band the opportunity to film a video exactly as they had in mind, with minimal budget restrictions.
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21 ÿíâ 2010
EXODUS: New Album Due In April
 San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS will release their ninth studio album, "Exhibit B: The Human Condition", on April 23 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, ARCH ENEMY, KREATOR).
A brand new song, entitled "Good Riddance", which will appear on
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21 ÿíâ 2010
RAMMSTEIN - neuer Ärger Konzerte ebenfalls zensiert?
 Nicht nur, dass "Liebe ist für alle da" von RAMMSTEIN auf dem Index gelandet ist, jetzt fordert das Familienministerium Nordrhein-Westfalen, dass die Band auch keine Songs vom neuen Album bei den Konzerten in der Dortmunder Westfalenhalle am 06. und 07. Februar spielen soll.
Es fordert weiterhin, dass die einzelnen Bandmitglieder eine Erklärung unterschreiben, in der sie sich dazu verpflichten, die indizierten Lieder nicht zu spielen. Ansonsten droht ihnen eine saftige Geldstrafe in Höhe von 10.000,- Euro. Und alle RAMMSTEIN Fans unter 18 Jahren aufgepasst: Es sollen bei den Konzerten schärfere Kontrollen durchgeführt werden. Minderjährige werden nur in Begleitung eines Elternteils oder Schutzbefohlenen in die Halle gelassen!
Die beiden Konzerte sind restlos ausverkauft, d. h. mehr als 10.000 Besucher werden vor Ort sein. Wir wünschen den diensthabenden Ordnungs und Securitykräften jetzt schon viel Spaß bei der Einlasskontrolle. Nichtsdestotrotz oder gerade deswegen werden RAMMSTEIN und ihr Support COMBICHRIST sicherlich die Westfalenhalle in Grund und Boden rocken.
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21 ÿíâ 2010
EDGE OF FOREVER - \'Another Paradise\' Titel Song online!
 Die italienische Melodic Hard Rock Band EDGE OF FOREVER, haben Ihr neues Album "Another Paradise" am 15. Januar 2010 via Spiritual Beast/Universal veröffentlichen und jetzt wurde hier der Titel Song "Another Paradise" zum probehören online gestellt. | 0 | |
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21 ÿíâ 2010
SEVENDUST: New Album Title Revealed
 Drummer Morgan Rose of Atlanta's SEVENDUST revealed to Scotty "Bunz Of" Steele of Spokane, Washington's Rock 94 1/2 radio station earlier today (Wednesday, January 20) that the band's forthcoming album will likely be titled "Cold Day Memory". The CD was recorded at Groovemaster Studios in Chicago, Illinois with producer Johnny K (DISTURBED, STAIND, MACHINE HEAD). The group said, "It came out amazing and we're very proud of it. . . There's all the elements of the original five members. We're completely back to what made us SEVENDUST and we think [the fans will] be pleased."
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Sick of It All
