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30 сен 2009
ELIS: \'Catharsis\' Details Revealed
 Liechtenstein-based gothic metallers ELIS will release their new album, "Catharsis", before the end of the year via Napalm Records. The follow-up to 2006's "Griefshire" was recorded at Mastersound Studio in Germany with producer Alex Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES' EYES) and marks the band's first full-length recording with Sandra Schleret, who joined ELIS in December 2006.
"Catharsis" will be released with two different designs — jewel case and the digipack — both of which were created by Stefan "Heile" Heilemann and which can be viewed below.
"Catharsis" track listing:
01. Core Of Live
02. Twinkling Shadow
03. Warrior's Tale
04. Des Lebens Traum, des Traumes Leben
05. I Come Undone
06. Firefly
07. Morning Star
08. Das kleine Ungeheuer
09. Mother's Fire
10. Rainbow
11. The Dark Bridge
12. Ghost Of The Past (bonus on digipack)
13. No Hero (bonus on digipack)
The digipack version of "Catharsis" will include a bonus DVD.
Commented Sandra: "Sometime ago, shortly before I joined ELIS, I had to go through a very hard time, physical-wise the hardest experience in my life. I was fighting against a severe disease, and while my body was struggling, I felt my soul started to go its own way. I came to new insights, and started to develop a very intense strength like I never would have imagined I would be able to, but which was really essential for me at that time. I was taken out of the 'real life' for about half a year and felt like an onlooker, not participating in the real world. With the stories I tell on 'Catharsis', I am kind of digesting this period in my life, sharing my feelings, fears and also the things I saw as an 'outcast' watching the world. The word 'catharsis' has some different meanings, but for me it represents 'the healing of the soul by going through tragedy.' As I see it now, to see how magic life can be I also had to experience its dark side..."
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30 сен 2009
VADER: \'Never Say My Name\' Video Released
 "Never Say My Name", the new video from Polish extreme metallers VADER, can be viewed below. Inspired by Patrick Graham's bestselling book "L'Évangile Selon Satan" (translation: "The Gospel According to Satan"), the clip tells an alternate story of the death of a messiah who curses humanity before his death on the cross and chooses life in Hell instead of Heaven. Perhaps because of its "controversial" title and content, this book is not available in the U.S. in English, but a French version can be ordered from Canada.
Commented VADER guitarist/vocalist Piotr "Peter" Wiwczarek: "We started the video shoot on August 15, at about noon. That day we were in the Last Supper and the slaughter of the Messiah's followers scenes, while during the night we were to take some bluebox and Janus shots. The same day in Wroclaw, the masses came to see a light-and-water show taking place just 200 meters from the place of our shooting the 'Bible scenes.' Lots of people were wondering, 'What's being shot here? A new TV series? The Bible stories? Or maybe a Discovery program?' Despite 12 hours of hard work and constant stage make-up changes, we managed to finish before 1 a.m. We went through it without a bloodshed — well, despite the Last Supper scene... but the blood was a fake.
"The next day we took the martyr shots and the Romans' armament ones, which were crucial for 'Necropolis.' Sunday: the unbearable heat and another couple of hours in the nearby gravel pit. It wasn't so easy that day. The owner of the place, who at first was eager to rent it to the Inbornmedia crew, had enough when it came to the crucifixion, burning, and the transformation of the Messiah into Janus. My roars and the burning crucifix brought about an immediate response of the security guards. They called the police and we were supposed to leave the gravel pit at once. Fortunately, we managed to 'steal' one more hour before the cops arrived. There only remained ashes. And we, together with the Romans, came back to the hotel at about. 2 a.m. And there were still the final scenes left."
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30 сен 2009
SALTATIO MORTIS: \'Letzte Worte\' Video Released
 "Letzte Worte", the new video from German folk metallers SALTATIO MORTIS, can be viewed here. The song comes off the band's new album, "Wer Wind Sät", which entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 10 upon its release on August 28 via Napalm Records.
A press release states: "Not unlike the medieval players' previous album 'Aus der Asche' [2007], which managed to reach the upper echelons of the German charts, SALTATIO MORTIS' latest effort promises to storm the charts just the same. 'Wer Wind Sät' goes beyond the band's signature enthusiasm, catchy melodies, and passionate lyrics. It combines the best of contemporary and medieval elements to deliver premium medieval rock. By skillfully merging modern rock sounds with genuine traditional instruments, such as the bagpipe or hurdy-gurdy, SALTATIO MORTIS develop an exquisite dance connection that is crowned by the vocals of the charismatic frontman Alea. As a special highlight, legendary metal queen Doro joins Alea on 'Salome', lending a mysterious and exotic touch to this track. Further songs like 'Ebenbild', 'Kaltes Herz', or 'Manus Manum Lavat' also work well to create an upbeat and celebratory atmosphere, whether within the confines of your home or at one of the myriad SALTATIO MORTIS concerts to come. This is how to rock the ages-the Middle Ages, that is!" | 0 | |
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30 сен 2009
Reunited DESULTORY To Enter Studio In November
 Reactivated Swedish death metallers DESULTORY will enter Necromorbus Studio (WATAIN, NOMINON, AVERSE SEFIRA, FUNERAL MIST, NEX, ONDSKAPT, MORK GRYNING, ADORIOR) in Alvik, Sweden in November with producer Tore Stjerna to begin recording their first new album in almost 14 years. The follow-up to 1996's "Swallow The Snake" will be released in early 2010 via Pulverised Records
Commented DESULTORY lead guitar player Håkan Morberg: "The [new] songs are a mix of fast and heavy melodic death metal with dark and melancholic lyrics, all in the true spirit of DESULTORY.
"The album will be a logical continuation of 'Into Eternity' [1993] and 'Bitterness' [1994] and will be a strong bridge linking the past to the present."
DESULTORY previously stated about it decision to reunite, "After our third album in 1996, we put DESULTORY to sleep and went on to explore other musical directions. But now, 13 years later, we are back again, we felt the need to create some new death metal and that it was time for DESULTORY to be reborn. The new material for the forthcoming record will be a touch of the old DESULTORY but mixed up with new influences. It will be hard, brutal and melodic.
"Two lineup changes. Håkan Morberg is now playing lead guitar (before he was playing bass) and Jojje Bohlin is handling the bass. Still Klas Morberg on vocals and guitar and Thomas Johnson smashing the drums."
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30 сен 2009
GOD DETHRONED: \'Poison Fog\' Video Available
 Dutch melodic death metal band GOD DETHRONED recently filmed a video for the track "Poison Fog", which is described as "one of the most lyrically intense songs" from the group's latest CD, "Passiondale". The clip, which was directed by Maurice Swinkels, can be viewed here.
"Passiondale" was released in April as a limited double digipack edition including a bonus CD. The double-digipack features stunning artwork and two discs: the regular album plus a live recording from 2005 featuring nine songs! The CD was recorded at Soundlodge studios in Germany with producer Jörg Uken.
GOD DETHRONED will embark on a headlining tour of North America in support of "Passiondale". Also taking part in the trek, which is scheduled to start on September 30, are ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, AUGURY and Metal Blade labelmates WOE OF TYRANTS.
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30 сен 2009
HELIX Completes Recording New Album
 Canadian hard rockers HELIX have completed recording their new album, "Vagabond Bones", tentatively due before the end of the year. Singer Brian Vollmer has been collaborating with Sean Kelly (CRASH KELLY) on material for the CD, which is being mixed by engineer Aaron Murray.
Commented Vollmer: "We had recorded the last three tracks in Toronto at Pocket Studios the week before we left, and so there was just the mix to take care of and then off to the pressing plant.
"We usually get out of the studio and let [engineer] Aaron 'do his thing' when it comes to the mixing. It usually takes a day to mix one song and then Aaron sends the mix to Sean and I by e-mail."
"Vagabond Bones" tentative track listing (not final sequence):
01. The Animal Inside (Won't Be Denied)
02. Go Hard or Go Home
03. Vagabond Bones
04. Monday Morning Meltdown
05. When The Bitter's Got The Better Of You
06. Hung Over But Still Hanging In
07. Best Mistake I Never Made
08. Make 'Em Dance
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30 сен 2009
TRACEDAWN: \'The Forsaken\' Video Released
 "The Forsaken", the new video from the Finnish metal band TRACEDAWN, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's sophomore album, "Ego Anthem", which was released yesterday (September 23) via Redhouse FMP. The CD was produced and engineered by Janne Joutsenniemi at Redhouse FMP Studio and it was mixed by Mikko Karmila at Finnvox. The cover art by Gyula Havancsák can be viewed here.
According to a press release, with "Ego Anthem" sees "TRACEDAWN redeem[ing] the high expectations their well received debut set upon them and tak[ing] it even further. The new album represents a self-assured band that combines strong melodies and furious riffs into a progressive, dynamic and contagious metal music."
Commented singer Antti Lappalainen: "This time we chose to let it all out without thinking that much and taking ourselves too serious. I think these are the biggest reasons why 'Ego Anthem' combines various influences from power and thrash to death metal. The songs can change from calm and beautiful into full blown mayhem in a blink of an eye."
"Ego Anthem" ( cover) track listing:
01. Make Amends
02. Part Of The Wounded
03. Scum
04. In Your Name
05. Your Way Is Not For Me
06. Dirt Track Speedball
07. Repeating Mistakes
08. Brain Attack
09. The Forsaken
TRACEDAWN will support ENSIFERUM on a European tour beginning tonight (September 24) in Helsinki, Finland. Also scheduled to appear is METSATÖLL.
TRACEDAWN is:
Antti Lappalainen (vocals)
Tuomas Yli-Jaskari (guitar)
Roni Seppänen (guitar)
Perttu Kurttila (drums)
Pekko Heikkilä (bass)
Vili Itäpelto (keyboards)
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30 сен 2009
BIBLEBLACK Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement
 BIBLEBLACK, the new Swedish band featuring members of KING DIAMOND and MEMORY GARDEN, has parted ways with drummer Tobhias Ljung and has replaced him with Staffan Lundholm (CIRCLE OF CHAOS). The group is currently rehearsing for upcoming shows in Finland and Sweden.
BIBLEBLACK's debut album, "The Black Swan Epilogue", was released in May via Vic Records. The LP was made available in two different versions — a jewel-case double-disc containing a bonus DVD and a digipack featuring additional artwork.
BIBLEBLACK's video for the song "Bleed" can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Owe Lingvall of Village Road Film.
BIBLEBLACK is:
Kacper Rozanski - The Voice
Mike Wead (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) - Lead Guitar
Simon Johansson (MEMORY GARDEN, ABSTRAKT ALGEBRA) - Rhythm Guitar
Jonaz Bülund - Electric Bass Guitar
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30 сен 2009
ELEXORIEN Parts Ways With Singer
 Dutch "epic battle metal" band ELEXORIEN has parted ways with vocalist Iné Zijlstra. The group states, "Due to personal differences, we no longer feel we are a solid unit, and we were left with no other choice but to go separate ways."
Iné comments: "Although it hurts inside, I've made the decision to leave ELEXORIEN. Due to some personal issues, I feel like I cannot put a hundred percent effort in this band at the moment.
"Being the singer of ELEXORIEN has been an amazing experience; I absolutely love making music, being on stage, going on tours and having fun. The recent South America tour is a fantastic memory forever. It was a great honor to perform for you, the fans. Maybe you will see me in other musical projects in the future.
"I want to thank ELEXORIEN for all the good times we shared and wish them all the best for the future. I hope the band will be on stage again very soon! Especially I would like to thank you, the fans, and everyone who helped me or ELEXORIEN the last five years. You're the best, I will never forget you!"
According to ELEXORIEN's official bio, the band has been influenced by such acts as THYRFING, MOONSORROW, BAL-SAGOTH, and OLD MAN'S CHILD. ELEXORIEN "creates an extremely powerful sound which is jam-packed full of catchy melodies, blazing drums, majestic keys, growls and classically trained female vocals."
ELEXORIEN's debut album was released in April 2007 via Germany's Trollzorn/SMP Records. The CD was recorded at Jörg Uken's Soundlodge Studios in Rhauderfehn, Germany. | 0 | |
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30 сен 2009
MOB RULES: New Song Posted Online
 German metallers MOB RULES will release a new EP, "Astral Hand", on October 9.
The track listing is as follows:
01. Astral Hand
02. Astral Hand (Radio Edit) *
03. Astral Hand (Instrumental) *
04. Man On The Run *#
05. Hold On 2009 (Unplugged Version) *
* exclusive bonus tracks which will not appear on the band's new album, "Radical Peace"
# unreleased track from the "Among The Gods" session.
The edited version of the "Astral Hand" song is now available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. | 0 | |
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30 сен 2009
TO-MERA: New EP Teaser Posted Online
 TO-MERA — the U.K.-based dark progressive metal band fronted by former WITHOUT FACE vocalist Julie Kiss — has posted an audio teaser from the group's new EP, "Earthbound". Check it out on the TO-MERA MySpace page.
"Earthbound" is scheduled for release on October 24. The group previously stated that the CD would include four new songs with a running time of "around 30 minutes."
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29 сен 2009
Reformed ACCEPT To Begin Recording New Album With Producer ANDY SNEAP
 Reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT have officially recruited acclaimed British producer and SABBAT guitarist Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE) to helm their forthcoming studio album. The as-yet-untitled CD — which will mark the recording debut of the band's new lead singer, Mark Tornillo (ex-TT QUICK) — will be recorded at Sneap's Backstage studio in Derbyshire, England starting on October 23. An early 2010 release is expected via an as-yet-undetermined record label.
Commented Sneap: "We just had a week of pre-production in Nashville at castle Von Hoffmann [guitarist Wolf Hoffmann's home], working on vocal ideas and arrangements for seven new ACCEPT songs. Mark Tornillo is seriously on the money; actually, he reminds me a touch of David Wayne from METAL CHURCH crossbred with Bon Scott [AC/DC] — not a pretty mental image, I know, but it's fitting the music great. He's got his own thing going as well, of course, but comparisons are always the easiest way to describe something without hearing it."
He added, "The music is now tending to lean towards the classic heavier albums too, so I'd class this last week as more of a front-row seat watching some great songs come together rather than work."
ACCEPT 2009 is:
Wolf Hoffmann: Guitar
Peter Baltes: Bass
Herman Frank: Guitar
Mark Tornillo: Vocals
Stefan Schwarzmann: Drums
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29 сен 2009
ABIGOR Completes Recording New Album
 Austrian black metallers ABIGOR have issued the following update:
"The recordings for the new [ABIGOR] album (the joint venture with [French black metal group] BLACKLODGE, where both [bands] have worked on the same topic and the release will be a split or at least parallel) are finally completed, at this very moment the mix is laid down, and mastering is scheduled for October 11. Expect a release on End All Life soon!
"The album is truly a monument (a word often used, but hardly ever justified) that makes the profound and inevitable link between Satan and all man painfully visible like few others, if any, have before. Through the 'subject' of time, the album is exactly at the centre of human existence, the metamorphosis that's possible when flesh becomes one with His principle — gloria victoria!"
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29 сен 2009
Box set RAMMSTEIN
 The "Pussy" and the corresponding (porn) video clip Rammstein again managed to put the bar higher for the same level provocation. With this super deluxe box set it to match: the aluminum case, refined outside the Rammstein logo, displays its full splendor when Цffen: six dildos, lubricant, handcuffs, and invite you to replay the video clip directly. Of course, the soundtrack is fitting: "Love Is For All Da" as a special-edition CD with bonus CD.
Extremely strictly limited - get quick access!
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29 сен 2009
AS I LAY DYING To Enter Studio Next Month
 Vocalist Tim Lambesis of San Diego metallers AS I LAY DYING has issued the following update:
"Songwriting [for the next AS I LAY DYING CD] has been going well, with about 6-7 songs done.
"We decided to officially start recording the new AS I LAY DYING album on October 17. At that point we'll record as many songs as we can and then finish the album around the New Year. I think this will be a good way to spread out our songwriting since most of our previous records have always been written within a few months."
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29 сен 2009
ROB ZOMBIE: \'Hellbilly Deluxe 2\' Pushed Back A Week
 The release date of Rob Zombie's fourth solo studio album, "Hellbilly Deluxe 2: Noble Jackals, Penny Dreadfuls and the Systematic Dehumanization of Cool", has been pushed back one week — to November 17. "Hellbilly Deluxe" was the name of Zombie's first and most successful solo outing, issued back in 1998.
"Hellbilly Deluxe 2" track listing:
01. Jesus Frankenstein
02. Sick Bubble-Gun
03. What?
04. Mars Needs Women
05. Werewolf, Baby
06. Virgin Witch
07. Dream Factory
08. Burn
09. Cease to Exist
10. Werewolf Women of the SS
11. The Man Who Laughs
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29 сен 2009
CRYSTALLION: New Song Posted Online
 "A Cry In The Night", a brand new song from German "noble power metal" hopefuls CRYSTALLION, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's third album, "Hundred Days", which is scheduled for release on October 23 via Dockyard 1. The CD is said to be "a concept album about the return of Napoleon (after his first exile) until his complete defeat in the battle of Waterloo."
"Hundred Days" track listing:
01. Cloak And Dagger
02. The Sleeping Giant
03. A Cry In The Night
04. Sole Survivors In Ligny
05. Nations Falling
06. Hougoumont
07. Under Heavy Fire
08. We Stand Aligned
09. Hundred Days
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29 сен 2009
MOTÖRHEAD Drummer Finishes Third In Swedish Reality-TV Competition
 MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee finished third in the reality-TV competition "Kändisdjungeln", the Swedish version of the popular U.K. and U.S. show "I'm a Celebrity…Get Me out of Here!". Dee was eliminated during the series' fifteenth episode, which aired on Friday (September 25) and can be viewed in five parts below.
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29 сен 2009
ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY Drummer Quits
 Drummer Lyn Jeffs has quit the U.K.-based death metal act ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY in order to focus on his other band, INGESTED. He says in a statement, "I feel that they [ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY] deserve a drummer who is 100% committed to what the band is doing."
He adds, "I've had a great time on tour with ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY and a great time meeting all the fans who have supported me and the band over the past year.
"I wish the band luck in the future and hope to share a stage again one day. For now, I will be playing the remaining tours we have booked 'till the end of the year, so I'm looking forward to meeting all you fuckers on the road again!"
ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY's new album, "The Reign Of Darkness", is scheduled for release in January 2010 via Nuclear Blast Records worldwide (excluding the U.K.). | 0 | |
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29 сен 2009
Former 3 INCHES OF BLOOD Bassist Dies
 Former 3 INCHES OF BLOOD bassist Brian Redman died Saturday night in a motor vehicle accident near his home in Tacoma, Washington.
According to Weekly Volcano's "Spew" blog, Redman recently returned to Tacoma after living in Southern California for a short stint.
Before he left for California, he tended bar at Doyle's Public House in Tacoma and fronted the rock band the DIRTY KNOCKERS.
"We have lost a friend, family member, lover, musician and all-around good person," posted Doyle's Public House co-owner Russ Heaton on his bar's web site.
Brian Redman was in 3 INCHES OF BLOOD between 2004 and 2006 and appeared on the band's 2004 album, "Advance and Vanquish" (Roadrunner).
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29 сен 2009
RAMMSTEIN Guitarist Discusses \'Pussy\' Video
 RAMMSTEIN guitarist Richard Kruspe spoke to U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine about the hardcore-pornography-based clip for the band's new single, "Pussy", which can be viewed at this location. (WARNING: The video contains nudity and sex scenes and is not suitable for minors.)
"Originally we were going to do a song like 'Mein Teil', a core-sounding song," says Kruspe. "But we were bored of doing the same thing again and again and I said, 'Let's do 'Pussy'. If we were to make a video for it, it could be really interesting.'
"We [approached] our favorite director, Jonas Åkerlund [who has previously worked with METALLICA, SATYRICON, MADONNA and THE PRODIGY], and there was a 50/50 chance [that he would do it]. He could love it or hate it. Three hours later, we got an e-mail from him saying, 'I've listened to the track, let's make a revolution — let's make a porn!' and I don't forget the reaction of the band. They had a big smile on their faces and they said, 'Yes!'
Kruspe continues, "After doing the video, which was obviously quite interesting, we thought, 'You can't play the video on video stations or MTV.' We just found another way to make it accessible to other people.
"At the moment, we've had 6.5 million people watching the video in one week. What I'm saying is that there's always different ways.
"I remember how horrible it was in the first part of our career to be dependent on MTV and all of those station. You have to bend over so many times to get played, I just hate that fucking fact. I just like the fact that there's always another way if you wish for it and you go for it. It just shows that there is always another way and it satisfies my mind and that we can do things exactly the way we think we should do it.
"It wasn't a conscious thing, we just wanted to try something else. We shot a porn video, [so] what's the best place [where] we can host it? On a porn site!"
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29 сен 2009
DARK TRANQUILLITY: Another Audio Track From Forthcoming CD/DVD Posted Online
 A live recording of "Therein", taken from DARK TRANQUILLITY's forthcoming "Where Death Is Most Alive" CD/DVD, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
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29 сен 2009
GRAHAM BONNET\'s First Two Solo Albums To Be Released On CD
 U.K. label Voiceprint will release legendary hard rock singer Graham Bonnet's (RAINBOW, MSG, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI) first two solo albums — "Graham Bonnet" and "No Bad Habits" — on CD in October and November, respectively.
"Graham Bonnet" was released on CD in 1987, coupled with "Line Up", in Japan, but it has been an out-of-print, rare collector's item for many years. "No Bad Habits" has never been officially released on CD.
Voiceprint has also issued the J21 album "Yellow Mind -Blue Mind", featuring Graham on two tracks, "The Truth Behind The Veil" and "The Edge of Now". | 0 | |
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29 сен 2009
ARCH ENEMY: Re-Recorded Version Of \'Pilgrim\' Available For Free Download
 The song "Pilgrim", taken from "The Root Of All Evil" — the new album from Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY — is available for free download at GuitarWorld.com. It can also be streamed using the audio played below. | 0 | |
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29 сен 2009
STEVE HARRIS-Owned EDDIE\'S BAR To Re-Open In May
 According to a posting on IRON MAIDEN's official web site, Eddie's Bar — the Santa Barbara De Nexe, Portugal bar owned by IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris — is "only closing for the winter and will re-open again May 2010 for the summer months, May - September."
A posting on Eddie's Bar's official MySpace profile previously indicated that the bar would be "closing down for good at the end of September." (The posting has since been removed from the page.)
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29 сен 2009
UNRULY CHILD Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS; New Album Due In 2010
 Former KING KOBRA/SIGNAL/UNRULY CHILD vocalist Marcie Free (known before her sex-change operation as Mark Free) has announced that UNRULY CHILD will return with a brand new album in early 2010 on Frontiers Records. According to Marcie, all of the band's original members — Bruce Gowdy (guitar), Jay Schellen (drums), Guy Allison (keyboards) an Free — have "agreed to come together for another record." | 0 | |
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29 сен 2009
CARNAL FORGE: New Song Available For Streaming
 Swedish thrash metal band CARNAL FORGE returned to the studio in June month to record the vocals for a new track called "Blood War" (formerly "Non Existence"). The song will appear on the band's next album, tentatively due in January 2010. An accompanying music video (produced and directed by guitarist Dino Medanhodzic) will be released soon.
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29 сен 2009
ENTHRONED Preparing To Record New Album
 Belgian black metallers ENTHRONED have issued the following update:
"In a month, ENTHRONED will start the recording of the new album, 'Pentagrammaton'. The band sent some new tracks to Regain Records and 100% of the reactions are simply insane!
"The concept of 'Pentagrammaton' will deal with lived fact through Satanism and the occult and the musical direction is the logic[al] fellow-up to 'Tetra Karcist' [2007] with some elements of albums such as 'Prophecies Of Pagan Fire' [1995] and 'Towards The Skullthrone Of Satan' [1997]."
"Pentagrammaton" is tentatively scheduled for release in early 2010 via Regain Records. | 0 | |
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28 сен 2009
WITHIN TEMPTATION: \'Utopia\' Video Released
 Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION will release a new live album, "An Acoustic Night At The Theatre", on October 30 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and November 2 in the rest of Europe. According to the band, the CD will contain a brand new song called "Utopia" as well as acoustic live tracks that were recorded during the band's sold-out theater tour in November 2008. "These were very special concerts, as we added an acoustic set to our live show, making our show more intimate," the group says. "Besides this we used film projections emphasizing the great theatre ambiance."
"An Acoustic Night At The Theatre" track listing:
01. Towards The End
02. Stand My Ground
03. Caged
04. All I Need
05. Frozen
06. Somewhere (feat. Anneke van Giersbergen)
07. The Cross
08. Pale
09. What Have You Done (feat. Keith Caputo)
10. Memories
11. Forgiven
12. Utopia (feat. Chris Jones)
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28 сен 2009
TRISTANIA
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This being my first official blogpost as a member of Tristania, I would first direct my humble gratitude to the band, and to all you readers, listeners, fans! I have loved my time in Tristania so far, and we're just getting started. Thanks for all the nice emails and all the support! Well, enough smooth talk, let's get down to business! We have a new record in the making, as some of you might be aware of. The songs are mainly done, the lyrics are getting there, and recording dates are to be booked soon. The creation of this album has been for me personally the most exciting and exhausting task I have ever embarked on. 13 ideas are slowly but steadily growing into 13 brand new songs. From idea to draft to sketch to demo to pre-prod, and soon, to the new Tristania album. When I joined the band, they told me that the creative process was a
collective effort. My opinions and ideas would count just as much as the people that has been in the band a decade or more. To some it may seem ridiculous to "jeopardise" the most important aspect in the band, the songwriting, by inviting someone completely fresh to participate. Even if we had very different musical background and preferences, Anders took the initiative to find the common ground, and create new music, and after working together with Anders only a couple of sessions, it was clear to me that we had much more in common musically, than our background would indicate. I was actually stoked in the beginning, that they would let me into the songwriting process. I didn't have much experience as a songwriter, and very little to show for. This is probably where I am the most grateful. That Anders from the beginning encouraged me to write, and always made me feel that my ideas were, even if the earliest ones were rather immature, welcomed, and were considered seriously. Now, thousands of working hours, hundreds of ideas, dozens of half songs and drafts and 13 brand new Tristania songs later, what I am really proud of, is that we have lived up to the most important principal in Tristania's music ever. That principal is not a certain mood, guitar sound, vocal style or lyrical content, but the fact that Tristania's music changes according to our hearts, it grows with the band. What you will hear on next year's album is the accurate sound of where Tristania is NOW. We have an amazing blend, where all seven members have contributed creatively. Still it sounds like Tristania, which means it doesn't sound like anything else, in my ears! Remember how World of Glass sounded fresh and different, and maybe a little strange, after Widow's Weeds and Beyond the Veil? World of Glass quickly established itself as a natural part of the Tristanian sound. The same thing happened with both Ashes and Illumination. To some, they maybe didn't sound like "Tristania" immediately, but now they are a natural part of the band's history and sound. My point is, the music that is going to be released in the near future from Tristania, is not going to sound like "Tristania" immediately. But it will sound like the sum of all the members of Tristania now. And I dare to bet that it will find it's very natural place in Tristania's great and diverse discography. Just like all the other albums. This is, like I said the single most important principal. Tristania creates music from the heart, and not from an idea of what Tristania is. All this being said, I can't wait to let you hear the music. It's tiring to write about music. Just as when I read a review or an article about music, I want to HEAR it. It's more or less the same when I write about music. I want to PLAY if to you!
"-Writing about music, is like dancing about architecture" (Frank Zappa)
Until next time, have a good time! Best, Ole.
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Elis
