Metal News for January 16, 2009
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28 news articles posted on this day.
Horns Of Anguish Narrows Down Debut Release Date
Kampas records has issued the following statement about the debut album from Horns of Anguish:
"Hold on to your...Horns of Anguish. Why? Well simply because we are here to target better the release of the mentioned band's debut album. It is . . . . . . . summer of 2009.
Did you already check out the new Swedes of Kampas family? If you didn't now would be a good and pleasant time to do so. The band is found on the top friends of Kampas Records and can be found here.
More news of the band and their release in timely fashion."
Rumpelstiltskin Grinder Announces Tour Dates
Philadelphia thrashers RUMPELSTILTSKIN GRINDER have announced a handful of tour dates for February, including a hometown record release show, in support of their new album, "Living For Death, Destroying The Rest." These dates will also include a free in-store as well as appearances at the Love Sux Fest and March Metal Massacre.
RUMPELSTILTSKIN GRINDER’s tour dates are as follows
02/04 - Philadelphia, PA United States - Johnny Brendas - "Living For Death, Destroying the Rest" record release party - w/ La Resistance, The Gloominus Doom
02/07 - Hamburg, PA United States - Luve Sux Fest - w/ The Gloominus Doom and Common Enemy
02/20 - Virginia Beach, VA United States - The Halfshell - w/ The Gloominus Doom
02/21 - Harrisburg, PA United States - The Dragonfly - w/ The Gloominus Doom
03/13 - Allentown, PA United States - The Sterling Hotel - March Metal Massacre
03/15 - Norfolk, VA United States - Norfolk Masonic Temple - Virginia Deathfest w/ Suffocation, Whitechapel, Beneath the Massacre, and more More...
Graves of Valor Begins Recording New Album
South Carolina’s GRAVES OF VALOR have recently entered the studio to begin recording their Relapse debut. The band is currently in Tampa, FL recording at Mana Recording Studios (HATE ETERNAL, SOILENT GREEN, THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD) with engineer Brian Elliott. Advance song titles from the yet-untitled record include "Bridles of Incinatus," "No Gods Left," "et tu Brute," and "Devoured by Vultures." An early Spring release date is expected. More...
Elevator 22 Announces Series of Shows
Hamilton, Ontario based death metallers, Elevator 22, have announced the following local show dates:
01/24 - Siesta Noveaux - Sherbourne, ON - with BATTLESOUL, TERRORHORSE, Knee Dead In The Dead, Abyssal Throne
03/13 - The Absinthe - Hamilton, ON - with GEORGIAN SKULL, THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER
03/13 - St.thomas - venue - tba $5, all ages – with NOTHING LEFT FOR TOMORROW
04/10 - Absinthe – Hamilton, ON – with AQUILA and MISGUIDED AGRESSION
For more information about Elevator 22 and song samples check out their MySpace page.
Supreme Pain Unveils New Album Artwork
Dutch death metal band Supreme Pain will enter the German Soundlodge Studio to being recording their upcoming album "Nemesis Enforcer" on February 2nd. The band has also recently unveiled the album cover art, which can be viewed here.
More PaganFest Tour 2009 Dates Announced
PaganFest America have just released their first batch of dates. The dates so far are as follows:
04/28 - The Opera House - Toronto, ON - CANADA
04/29 - Medley – Montreal, QC - CANADA
04/30 - Imperial - Quebec City, QC - CANADA
05/01 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
05/04 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY
05/07 - Chicago Powerfest - Chicago, IL
05/08 - The Lab - St. Paul, MN More...
After All Completes Production on Seventh Album
Belgian thrash metallers AFTER ALL have finished production on their seventh album, "Cult Of Sin." The album was mixed and mastered at Unisound studio in Örebro, Sweden by no one less but Dan Swanö (BLOODBATH, EDGE OF SANITY, Novembers Doom). "Cult Of Sin" will be released on March 23rd through Dockyard 1 Records.
AFTER ALL guitarist Dries Van Damme comments, "Dan Swanö (BLOODBATH, HAIL OF BULLETS, NOVEMBERS DOOM) finished mixing and mastering 'Cult Of Sin' earlier this week at Unisound in Örebro, Sweden. Dan provided us with an ultra-heavy, yet crystal clear sound, exceeding any expectation we had — just the way this record was supposed to sound!" More...
Dreamland Completes New Album
The third album is usually labelled "make it or break it", but it's rarely meant this literal: Sweden's DREAMLAND had survived a car-crash to finish their upcoming album. The accident happened when three members of the band were on their way to Andy LaRocque's new Sonic Train Studios outside of Gothenburg, where they are almost finished recording the follow-up to 2007's "Eye For An Eye." The album will be released in March.
Cult Of Luna Announces 2009 European Tour Dates
Sludge metal band Cult of Luna has announced the following European tour dates for February and March of 2009:
2/10 2009 8:00P Transmission Room Auckland
2/12 2009 8:00P The Tivoli Brisbane
2/14 2009 8:00P Manning Bar Sydney
2/15 2009 8:00P The HiFi Melbourne
2/17 2009 8:00P HQ Adelaide
2/18 2009 8:00P The Capitol Perth
3/10 2009 8:00P Recyclart Brussels
3/11 2009 8:00P Kulturfabrik Luxembourg
3/12 2009 8:00P Noumatrouff Mulhouse
3/13 2009 8:00P Cartonnerie Cabaret Reims
3/14 2009 8:00P Epicerie Moderne Lyon / Fezin
3/15 2009 8:00P Havana - Statut Toulouse
3/16 2009 8:00P El Loco Club Valencia
3/17 2009 8:00P Kafe Antzokia Bilbao
3/18 2009 8:00P LA 2 Barcelona
3/19 2009 8:00P La Sala Live!! Madrid
3/20 2009 8:00P Abatoires Cognac
3/21 2009 8:00P Grand Mix Tourcoing
3/22 2009 8:00P Elysee Montmarte Paris
Grimus Announces CD Release Date and Release Shows
New Jersey death metallers, Grimus, have issued the following update regarding the release of their debut EP, 'The Progress In Elimination:'
"After the long wait (since the now distant summer of '08), we are finally preparing to release our debut EP, 'The Progress In Elimination.' It will be available on Saturday, March 28 at our CD release show as well as through contacting us through e-mail or through myspace (or through whatever tickles your jollies). We are also planning to have it on sale at various record stores." More...
Epica Announces New Guitarist, Isaac Delahaye
Dutch gothic metallers, Epica, have announced the addition of Isaac Delahaye (of God Dethroned and Edgecrusher) as their new guitarist to replace Ad Sluijter. Epica have issued the following comments regarding their decision:
"Isaac is no stranger to the band since he already replaced Ad once at a gig in France back in 2003. He also worked with Coen, Yves and Arien on "Project SiC" in 2006, but the most of you will know him from his work with "God Dethroned" in which he also worked with Arien. Isaac is an enormously talented and skilled musician and we think he is the ideal person to fill up Ad's spot and to make Epica's line-up strong and complete again." More...
Lanfear Postpones Tour with Dreamscape
Lanfear have issued the following message to fans explaining their postponement of their upcoming tour with Dreamscape:
"[Since] Dreamscape are still searching for a new singer we decided to postpone the tour. This doesn't affect our gig in Prague, it will take place according to schedule. We're very sorry for that but it's off our hands. As soon as we know the alternate dates you'll find it out right here."
"However, some new gigs are confirmed. We look forward to play the Rock Mania festival on August, 22nd and there'll be some dates at the end of May. Still have to wait before we can officially announce everything."
Hallows Eve Cancels Metal Merchants Appearance
Atlanta metallers, Hallows Eve, have issued the following statement explaining their cancellation of appearing at Norway's Metal Merchants Festival:
"It is with deep regret that Hallows Eve will not be able to play the upcoming Festival in Oslo, Norway."
"The bottom line is our vocalist, Stacy Andersen, has a bleeding ulcer in his upper respiratory system that is bleeding into his stomach. Surgery will more than likely occur before the festival. Recovery time will be 2-3 months." More...
Karnivool Posts Album Update and Photos
Karnivool have posted a dual update regarding their highly-anticipated second album. Guitarist Drew Goddard issued the following studio update:
"YES! There’s a pulse! We are alive and breathing in 2009. Firstly, we apologise for the lack of updates. It’s now completely apparent that when we create an album we have a tendency to get sucked headfirst into a vortex, some parallel universe - home to the fairies, gnomes and goblins and long fucking hours in the studio.
"Thankfully, we have an end in sight. We are spending the rest of this month and early February finishing extra tracking, (yes there’s lots) and then mixing through to the end of the month. We can’t thank everyone enough, for the constant flow of support and interest, and especially patience while we conduct our bizarre, drawn out and slightly masochistic ritual that is our songwriting/recording process. We’ve almost finished a new video blog that’s captured a lot of what has been happening over the last couple of months, this will be up in the next couple of days. Until then, check the pictures section for some snaps of the band at work in the studio, and for those who have not stumbled across it whilst getting lost in the wonders of youtube, attached to this blog is a live version of a song called “Deadman” from the show at The Metro in Sydney last year. The song will feature on the upcoming 2nd album due for release early this year. We will be revealing the album title and release date in the coming weeks and will continue to post updates more regularly from now and up to the time of release. We’re all very excited about what we’ve produced over the last 4 years, (haha!) and can’t wait to share it with you. Thanks again and check back shortly."
Additionally, two pages of photos from the band's recent time in the studio can be found here.
Karnivool's second, currently untitled album should hit stores this summer, and is expected to include songs that the band has been playing live for a while including "New Day" and "Goliath".
Static-X Reveals Tracklisting For New Album
Static-X has revealed the track list for their upcoming new album, “Cult of Static,” due out March 17th:
1. Lunatic (feat. Dave Mustaine)
2. Z28
3. Terminal
4. Hypure
5. Tera-Fied
6. Stingwray
7. You Am I
8. Isolaytore
9. Nocturnally
10. Skinned
11. Grind 2 Halt
The album’s first single “Stingwray” is set to impact radio on February 14th.
Nervecell Posts "Demean" Music Video Online
United Arab Emirates based metallers, Nervecell, have posted their new music video for the song "Demean" online. The video was filmed and directed by Ahmad "That Guy" Sharif. It can be viewed here. More...
Driller Killer Parts Ways With Bassist
Sweden's Driller Killer have issued the following update regarding their departure of their bassist:
"Well, since bass player Petter is going solo we're looking for new recruits which probably will keep us busy for awhile and as requests for gigs/tours still pops up i think its safe to say that we..ll play our dues when we're ready (or not?)..."
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The 69 Eyes Studio Bound with Slayer Producer
Glam-inspired gothic metallers The 69 Eyes recently started work on their ninth studio album. The project is being helmed by Grammy-winning producer Matt Hyde, best known for his work with Slayer and Monster Magnet. More...
Molotov Solution Signs To Metal Blade
Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of Las Vegas’ Molotov Solution. Their Metal Blade debut album is currently being mixed and tracking was done by Kelly Cairns and mixing by the duo of Tim Lambesis and Daniel Castleman at Lambesis Studios (Sworn Enemy, Impending Doom, War Of Ages) in San Diego, CA. Mastering was left in the more than capable hands of Alan Douches at West West Side Music. The album promises to be one of the most extreme and thought provoking releases of the year.
Metal Blade president Mike Faley comments: “Molotov Solution is a musical assault on your senses, bombastic music with social and politically charged lyrics. That is as incendiary as it gets.”
More tours and shows are on deck as the band prepares for the release of the album.
“We are extremely proud to be added to the legendary Metal Blade family! Being signed to a major metal label has always been one of the hopes and dreams of this band, and signing to one as accomplished and dedicated as Metal Blade is very exciting. We would like to thank Metal Blade and our management, The Artery Foundation, for being so patient this last year and making this dream a reality.
"As for the new album, you can expect a huge improvement from the last one. The band has progressed to new levels of writing and the songs will be heavier than they've ever been and more aggressive as a whole. This is the proudest and most excited I have ever felt about a release. Huge thanks goes out to Tim Lambesis, Daniel Castleman, and Kelly 'The Carnage' Cairns at Lambesis Studios for being so amazing to work with and putting great effort towards making our new album an amazing release.” - Robbie Pina, Molotov Solution
The album is tentatively slated for the summer of 2009. In the meantime, you can check out some of their material on their MySpace page.
My America Gears Up For U.S. Tour
My America Is Watching Tigers Die is hitting the road for an extended month-long tour in February, showcasing their new line-up without former vocalist David Rushman. Now performing as a trio, Matt (guitar) and Brian (bass) have stepped up to handle vocal duties.
The current dates are listed below however the band is still trying to fill some dates. If you can help with a show in your area, contact the band via thier MySpace or email at mmaatthheewwATgmail.com.
Here are the latest tour dates: More...
Cable Reunites and Signs To The End Records
Why Hartford, Connecticut’s CABLE are not a household name—at least in households familiar with Unsane and Quicksand—is a mystery that may never be solved. The veteran noisy rockers worked the scene for a dozen years, releasing records on labels such as Hydra Head, Translation Loss, Doghouse and touring alongside bands like Isis and 5ive, before calling it quits in 2006.
“So many bands were blowing up playing music that was similar to ours but we always seemed to stay in the same rut. It was mostly our own fault, really, but we also felt that it was at least partly because we never compromised our vision to suit a new ‘hot sound’ or played what was big at the time,” explains drummer Vic Szalaj. “We came to refine that ‘Cable Sound,’ as many called it, but it never seemed to get us anywhere and I guess we felt jaded, abused and tired of the same old shit and we just stopped playing.”
“After over a year off, we were getting anxious to play again,” says Szalaj. “We have such cool, enthusiastic family, friends and fans that gave us the energy we needed to get going again, so in early 2008 we began writing new material.” More...
Megadeth Finishing Up Drum Tracks
Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following album update online:
"We are on the last day or so of drum tracks, and barring the debacle at the top of the session, we have been able to maintain the typical Vic quality with the recording.
"Chris Broderick has been coming down more and more and it really is starting to feel like a band again (sometimes it feels more like a session when we break after a tour and the time-lapse, before we feel like we are in stride again). More...
All Shall Perish Announces Headlining Tour
All Shall Perish has announced a headlining tour of North America beginning next month. Joining them on the trek will be Abigail Williams, Suffokate, Underneath The Gun and Conducting From The Grave.
Drummer Matt Kuykendall states: "This tour is going to fucking kill you! Heavy ass beat down from Suffokate, Underneath The Gun along with insane metal from Conducting From The Grave And Abigail Williams will leave you crying for your mama unless you rock socks, in which case you will be killing kids right along with us! Expect to hear all your favorite songs and some gems we can't normally play on uptight package tours! See you at the shows."
The tour dates are as follows:
February
20 - The Boardwalk – Orangevale, CA
21 - The Venue – Sanger, CA
22 - Modesto Virtual – Modesto, CA
23 - Riversdale Grange – Roseburg, OR
24 - The Venue – Boise, ID
26 - The Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO
27 - Gators – Farmingdale, NM
28 - The Compound – Albuquerque, NM
March
1 - The Rock – Tucson, AZ
3 - Jerry’s Pizza – Bakersfield, CA
4 - The Wheelhouse – Hemet, CA
5 - The Whisky A Go Go – Hollywood, CA
6 - Chain Reaction – Anaheim, CA
Loudness To Record A New Studio Album
Japanese heavy metal act Loudness has confirmed that, despite the recent loss of drummer Munetaka Higuchi, they will be recording a brand new studio album. A translated blog from guitarist Akira Takasaki reads as follows:
"From the vast amount of data (of drums recorded by Munetaka in the past), we will extract Munetaka's great groove and sound. On top of that, we're putting a new riff and rhythm. The new album will be based on Munetaka's groove at its maximum. I'm writing guitar riffs that would sound like nothing but Loudness. I'm trying to make it a gigantic rock album that would satisfy Munetaka, as he was always complaining 'This isn't loud enough' or 'This needs to be more heavier.' He loved Metal Mad so much, I'm sure he wanted to go on tour with that album. We regret that we couldn't go out to the world with that album. We're gonna be writing numbers of hard, heavy, crazy, and loud songs that will top Metal Mad. So Munetaka, please lend your hands."
Napalm Death Posts New Album Online For Streaming
British godfathers of grindcore Napalm Death are currently streaming their entire new album, "Time Waits For No Slave" online via Myspace Metal. You can listen to it at this location. Napalm Death will release "Time Waits For No Slave" in North America on Febryary 10th and it will be available throughout all of Europe by Febryary 2nd.
The tracklisting is as follows:
"Strong Arm"
"Diktat"
"Work To Rule"
"On The Brink Of Extinction"
"Time Waits For No Slave"
"Life And Limb"
"Downbeat Clique"
"Fallacy Dominion"
"Passive Tense"
"Larceny Of The Heart"
"Procrastination"
"Feeling Redundant"
"A No Sided Argument"
"Ad Nauseum"
Suffocation To Enter The Studio Shortly
New York's death metal legends Suffocation has announced that they will be entering the studio on January 31st, to record their brand new album, "Blood Oath." They will once again be recording with Joe Cincotta with Zack Ohren handling the mixing duties. The albums artwork will be drawn this time around by Jon Zig who has previously worked with the likes of Gorgasm, Disgorge and Deeds Of Flesh.
Some of the albums tentative song titles include, "Undeserving," "Provoking The Disturbed," "Come Hell Or High Priest," "Dismal Dream," "Confines Of Disillusion" and the title track. More album and tour details will be revealed shortly.
Bonafide Inks Deal With Black Lodge Records
Swedish band Bonafide has recently signed a record deal with Black Lodge records. The band issued the following statement:
"We are proud to announce that Swedish rockers Bonafide is now part of the Black Lodge family. Bonafide's debut album was released in September 2007, and since then the band has been on the road all over Scandinavia playing festivals, a successful club tour on their own, and has supported bands such as Deep Purple, The Quireboys and Status Quo among many others. Black Lodge will re-release an expanded version of Bonafide's debut album for the world wide market in 2009. The album includes two bonus tracks, 'Hard case to break' and 'Nighttime,' recorded live at last years Sweden Rock Festival, as well as a cover of the Nazareth song "Miss Misery".
Bonafide's follow up album will be produced by accomplished producer Chips Kiesbye (The Hellacopters, Millencolin, Sahara Hotnights), and recordings begin mid February at Musicamatic Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden."
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