Metal News for January 20, 2009
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34 news articles posted on this day.
Sanders of After Forever Provides a HDK Sneak Peak
Sanders Gommans of After Forever has given further news on his new project which, up 'til this point, we've had nothing to judge it on since no material was present at the time. Now, a video made by D'Images (famous for working with After Forever, Stream of Passion, Ayreon, and Nemesea) has been released with audio samples of HDK's forthcoming debut, "System Overload." You can view the video below.
In addition, Amanda Somerville, who has worked with Ayreon, Epica, and Kamelot, has been participating in the project.
System Overload will be released on February 23rd.
Get a Sneak Peak of Cannibal Corpse's CD/DVD
This came just now from Cannibal Corpse:
"New exclusive video clip to IGN Entertainment! In celebration of the upcoming release of Evisceration Plague, we will be releasing exclusive video clips to various websites to give fans a sneak peak of the documentary DVD which will accompany the CD. A new video clip will be released weekly up until the release of Evisceration Plague, which will be unleashed upon the world on February 3rd 2009. IGN.com posted the fifth installment today so make sure to head over to the site and check it out before it comes down."
Therapy? To Release "Crooked Timber" in March
Therapy? will release "Crooked Timber," their follow-up to 2006's "One Cure Fits All" in March.
"We’re really excited about getting these tracks heard and can't wait to play them live," says frontman Andy Cairns." We’ve spent enough time away now - it’s time to get involved. There’s always the risk of getting lazy and simply churning out what’s 'expected' or a 'safe bet' but that was never an option for Crooked Timber. Making the album was a great experience and now it's time to get back in peoples faces."
The album - produced by Gang of Four's Andy Gill - features the following tracks:
The Head That Tried To Strangle Itself
Enjoy The Struggle
Clowns Galore
Exiles
Crooked Timber
I Told You I Was Ill
Somnambulist
Blacken The Page
Magic Mountain
Bad Excuse For Daylight
"Crooked Timber" will be released on March 23 through Global.
Truth Inc Records Signs Three New Bands
Truth Inc Records has announced the signing of three new bands from around Australia with upcoming releases for 2009. The new signees include Lynchmada from the Gold Coast in Queensland, Seperatist from Tasmania and The Omen from Melbourne.
Lynchmada offers a driving heavy groove that will appeal to fans of Chimaira and Lamb Of God. Check out the band's last album, "The Other Mexico" for a taste of whats to come.
Seperatist brings a brutal, dark and earth shattering heaviness to the label. Chaotic, discordant and pummelling, Seperatist offer much to fans of bands such as Converge, Cult Of Luna, Meshuggah and Gojira. Check out the band's debut album "The Motionless Apocalypse" ( available via Truth Inc Online).
A long standing Melbourne act, The Omen is currently recording their full length Truth Inc debut. The Omen is face ripping thrash/speed metal in the tradition of bands such as At The Gates, The Haunted, Darkest Hour and The Black Dahlia Murder. Stay tuned for updates on each bands upcoming releases.
Guitar Hero: Metallica w/ Bonus Drum Pedal
Joystiq.com reports that Gamestop pre-orders of Guitar Hero: Metallica will come with a bonus drum pedal and input splitter. Their announcement was pretty entertaining though:
"There's a thick cloud of fear hanging over fans of faux-drumming in games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero: World Tour -- fear inspired by the near-impossible rhythms which will need to be kept when Guitar Hero: Metallica hits store shelves. We're not sure how familiar you guys are with the speed with which Mr. Ulrich is capable of producing percussion, but we assure you, his work will be most unpleasant to attempt to mimic.
"Thankfully, an uncharacteristically useful pre-order bonus from GameStop will give the game's quick-to-act reservers an extra bass drum pedal and input splitter. This will allow the player to use both pedals to tackle the game's more heel-punishing tracks. It's certainly a better option than splitting your foot down the middle, and training yourself to control both halves independently, which, now that we think about it, would be pretty rock-and-roll."
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Answer To None Debut Leaves Packed House Stunned
In keeping with my reviews of last year, I’ll be bringing you the best bands, concerts, and tours that will kick your ass without breaking your bank account.
This night was the debut of Answer To None with former members of great Arizona band Gridlokt. Also on the bill this night were five of the hard-hitting bands in Arizona, featuring lontime metalers Grudgeholder, You Apart, Failing The Sick, Banus, and Forsaken. More...
Figure Of Fate Plans Show, Posts New Song
Jordanian hardcore metal band FIGURE OF FATE will perform live in Lebanon in Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Hall (Nova's Pub) alongside with MOT, VenemY, FAWDA and opening act OVERLOAD
In other Figure Of Fate news, the band has released a new song called "Revolution Against." You can listen to it on the band’s official MySpace page.
The Haunted Kicks Off Tour, Finishes "Trenches"
Sweden’s thrash-Innovators THE HAUNTED kicked off their co-headlining tour with All That Remains on January 17, 2009 in Nottingham and will be crushing European stages until mid-February. They will use this opportunity to further promote their highly acclaimed current album, “Versus,” live. The band states:
"So here we go again. It's clobbering time, time to crush, time to destroy another batch of the innocent youth of European white trash and middle class brats, it's time to rock, it's time to tour. Basically - It's gonna be a month of plowing through clubs like a metal SWAT team, drinking way too much coffee, aching muscles and pretty maidens wildy ravaged and plundered. yeah you know the story, Viking style metal up yer ass. So ladies and the rest of you. Come out, get loose, go insane and rock the fuck out with us! / The Haunted”
Afterwards, THE HAUNTED will heading out on a mini-tour through Spain in March as well as a US headlining run in April and shall return to European stages during this year’s festival season, see below for a complete list of upcoming dates.
The band has also finished the work on its stunning new promo video for the song “Trenches” with up and coming director Daniel Larsson and producer Thomas Tjäder / Addictive Alliance. The clip will be premiered in the coming weeks. Expect a wicked mini horror movie THE HAUNTED-style.
Here are the latest THE HAUNTED tour dates: More...
Kingdom Reveals New Album Details
South Philadelphia-based hardcore band, KINGDOM, are set to release their new album "The Rage That Guides" on March 31st through Eulogy Recordings. This album was recorded by Drew Faulk in December 2008. They are currently on tour in Europe with BISHOP and have plans to tour the U.S. this spring.
Two new songs "Hollow Bones" and "Real Crime" have been posted on the band's MySpace page. More...
Gwynbleidd To Play One Off Philadelphia Show
Brooklyn, NY's death/black/folk/doom metallers, GWYNBLEIDD, will be playing a special one-off show at Philadelphia, PA 's Millcreek Tavern next week to support the release of their new full-length record, "Nostalgia."
GWYNBLEIDD will be playing tracks from their new album at the show. Joining them will be SOURVEIN (Candlelight Records) from North Carolina, PA natives ROSETTA (Translation Loss), and New York's own MAEGASHIRA (Spare Change Records), who will be promoting their own debut record, "The Stark Arctic."
The details for the show are as follows:
01/30 - The Millcreek Tavern - 4200 Chester Ave. Philadelphia, PA - $10
Five Finger Death Punch Confirms Line Up Rumors
LA metallers, Five Finger Death Punch, have issued the following message to their fans regarding their line up changes:
"The rumors are true, only with less spins and no turbulence. Every band has its growing pains, and after 18 months in the trenches, relentless touring and living together, we all came to a conclusion that a change had to be made."
"It was a mutual agreement between the band and Darrell, and both parties wanted to handle this with class and as friends in our own time and on our own terms, however the rumor mill seems to work faster than anyone thought..." More...
Trivium Announces US Headlining Tour Dates
Florida metallers, Trivium, have announced the following US headlining tour dates with Death Pilot and From Sword To Sunrise:
3/12 Fresno, CA - The Crest Theater
3/13 Reno, NV - New Oasis
3/14 Salt Lake City, UT - Murray Theatre
3/15 Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theatre & Club
3/16 Farmington, NM - Gator's
Unsun Announces Eurpean Festival Appearances
Polish gothic metallers, Unsun, have announced the following festival appearances:
05/29 - 06/1 - Leipzig (D),Wave Gotik Treffen
08/13 - 15 - Dinkelsbühl (D), Summer Breeze Festival
10/17 - Wieze (BE), Metal Female Voices Festival
The band has several tracks from their debut album, "The End Of Life," and a music video for "Whispers" on UNSUN's MySpace profile.
Ailyn of Sirenia Talks About Band and New Album
A video was just posted by Sirenia where Ailyn, the band's new frontwoman, discusses being a part of Sirenia and how she feels about the new album. You can watch the video below. More...
Kamelot Posts Spring Tour Dates
American power/progressive metal band Kamelot has just announced the following spring tour dates.
"The concerts for this spring are selling fast! Make sure you get your tickets early. Here is the concert listing for dates in 2009: More...
Cannibal Corpse's "Evisceration Plague" Pre-Order
American death metal band Cannibal Corpse have recently announced that you can now pre-order their upcoming CD/DVD release, "Evisceration Plague" and get a limited autographed CD booklet with purchase. You pre-order it at this link. "Evisceration Plague" will be available everywhere on February 3rd.
DragonForce Discuss Second Far East Tour
British power metal band DragonForce have announced their second tour of the Far East for early April. More...
The Burning Streaming New Song "Carnivora" Online
The Burning has issued the following statement about streaming a new song on their MySpace page:
"Hi Guys
We have a new song of 'Rewakening' posted on our page. 'Carnivora' is the third song on the new album, and we feel it shows a little of everything we are doing on the new album...
Hope you guys like it, don't be shy, leave a comment! :-)"
The Project Hate Issues Recording Studio Update
Swedish death metal band The Project Hate has issued the following recording update:
"Things are progressing nicely in the Hate camp, to say the least. K finished up the bass a few days ago and it seems like everything is definitely in order with that one. Some additional guitars have been added as well by K, adding even more intensity to this masterpiece (yeah, that’s what it fucken is). The drums are all put down and checked and we have absolutely nothing to complain about with those either.
Thomas has done a fucken excellent job, which you will hear. Ms. Jo will come to K’s flat tomorrow (Wednesday) and start preparing for her 4 days recording session with Robban at Rat Productions (the same guy we have used for her vocals over the last 2 albums). Jörgen, the almighty J, nailed a tune last week and then got himself blessed with a cold that has put him on hold for a few more days before he can enter the studio again and continue recording his monstrous growls. He’ll try his best to get some work done this week. More...
Entwine Want You to Add "Strife" to Your MySpace
Finnish gothic metal band Entwine have announced a competition on MySpace. What you have to do to enter the competition is add their new radio single "Strife" from their latest full-length album, "Painstained." "We'll draw 5 names out of the pipo of everyone that adds the song to their profile, and send the 5 winners some Entwine goodies." They've not mentioned specifically what these goodies are. The contest ends on January 28th.
"The album 'Painstained' is out next week, but you can still pre-order it from www.recordshopx.com."
Hegemon Confirmed For Black Metal Is Rising Fest
French black metal band Hegemon has been officially added to the bill of the 2009 Black Metal Is Rising Festival. The festival will occur on May 9th in Paris, France at La Locomotive and the following bands have already been confirmed:
Azziard
Reverence
Glorior Belli
Celestia
Orakle
Nefarium
Drone Announces Record Release Show
Drone has announced a record release party for their upcoming album "Juggernaut" in their home town of Celle. The show will take place on April 25, and will feature supporting bands Bloodwork and 3rd Grade Burn. Further details will be announced as soon as they are confirmed.
As previously reported, Drone will also be supporting Ektomorf on a run of European tour dates, which comprise most of the April dates below:
14.02.2009 GER Mainburg Stadthalle
14.03.2009 GER Hannover Indiego Glocksee
08.04.2009 GER München Backstage
09.04.2009 GER Jena JenaF-Haus
10.04.2009 CZ Ostrava Bumerang
11.04.2009 CZ Prag Black Pes
12.04.2009 GER Darmstadt Steinbruch Theater
14.04.2009 GER Braunschweig Meier Music Hall
15.04.2009 GER Fulda Kreuz
16.04.2009 GER Stuttgart TBA
17.04.2009 GER Geiselwind Geiselwind Music Hall
18.04.2009 GER Berlin Kato
19.04.2009 GER Hamburg Markthalle
"Juggernaut" is due out on March 30, 2009 (Germany: March 27, 2009) through Wacken Records and SPV Records.
US Government Delays Lethal Aggression's New Album
New Jersey thrashcore band, Lethal Aggression, has delayed their new full length album, "Ad Nauseum," which is their first album in 20 years. The album was scheduled for release today, January 20th, to coincide with the Inauguration of the new president. The United States Government didn't take kindly to the portrayal of the Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke's head on a stake, which is featured on the cover. Their record label, Horror Pain Gore Death Productions, has cleared up the issues and the album will be printed with the controversial cover. As a result, the album is re-scheduled for a release on February 3rd.
Evile Announces More Headlining UK Tour Dates
UK thrashers, EVILE, are preparing themselves for a full-scale headlining UK tour.
Following lead guitarist OL DRAKE's recent jaw injury which caused the band to drop off their European tour with SATYRICON, EVILE are now more ready than ever to get back out there and play some shows.
OL DRAKE comments on the tour, "Really looking forward to our first full-on headliner tour in the UK. We chose Warpath and Mutant as supports for the tour. Both are friends of the band but are also excellent bands. You have to check them out." More...
September Murder Posts New Song Online
German death metal band, SEPTEMBER MURDER, have announced the release date for their album "Agony In Flesh" for February 20th. The band has also posted the title track as a free download here. You can also hear the track on the band's MySpace page. More...
Hatchet Parts Ways With Vocalist Marcus Kirchen
California thrashers, Hatchet, have issued the following update regarding their split with vocalist Marcus Kirchen:
"Due to Personal and Musical differences, We regret to inform you that vocalist Marcus Kirchen has parted ways with Hatchet. This is definitely hard news to break, and Marcus will be greatly missed by every single one of us. We wish him nothing but absolute success in his band "Crucial Cause" and any future endeavors musical or otherwise in his future. Hatchet WILL continue on full steam ahead with a new vocalist. We have absolutely no intention of slowing down or stepping away altogether, so rest assured you will see us very soon. We will soon be posting adds for a new vocalist, so if you or anyone you know of is possibly interested then stay tuned cause we will be holding auditions soon."
Pro-Pain Announces European Tour Dates
New York metallers, Pro-Pain, have announced the following European tour dates with Der W:
04/03 - WIEN (AT) Gasometer
04/04 - SALZBURG (AT) Messehalle
04/05 - INNSBRUECK (AT) Hafen
04/07 - STUTTGART (D) LKA Longhorn (SOLD OUT)
04/08 - PRATTELN (CH) Z7
04/09 - PRATTELN (CH) Z7
04/11 - MANNHEIM (D) Maimarkt Club (SOLD OUT)
04/12 - SAARBRUECKEN (D) Congress Centrum (SOLD OUT)
04/13 - KARLSRUHE (D) Festhalle Durlach (SOLD OUT)
The_Network Announces Puerto Rican Tour Dates
New Hampshire's The_Network have announced the following tour dates for Puerto Rico:
03/06 - SOS Burger - Catano, Puerto Rico
03/07 - Taller Ce - Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Denial Fiend Announces New Members
While busy working on the follow up to 2007's horror metal masterpiece, "They Live," DENIAL FIEND bassist Terry Butler (SIX FEET UNDER, ex-MASSACRE, ex-DEATH) and guitarist Sam Williams (DOWN BY LAW, PSEUDO HEROES) are pleased to welcome two new additions into the line-up.
Taking over the recently vacanted drum throne is D.R.I skinsman, Rob Rampy. Known for his percussive intensity, Rampy will be joining the band as a permanent member. Joining forces with the trio, as they pound out tunes for their forthcoming EP, is none other than Blaine Cook (THE ACCUSED, TOE TAG) as a guest lead vocalist.
Williams had this to say about the recent roster developments, "We're really happy to be working with Rob, as we're huge fans of his work with D.R.I. The guy is old-school, fast and tight. And although Blaine won't be a permanent member of the band, we're extremely pleased to have him with us on this EP. Of course THE ACCUSED has always been a major influence on DENIAL FIEND. Both of these guys fit our current direction perfectly - a little faster, a little more technical, and more thrashy all the way around."
The as of yet untitled EP will be released sometime in 2009 on Ibex Moon Records, followed by a number of live dates across the US.
Corey Taylor: Coldplay "Music to Wipe Your Ass"
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has spoken about his contempt for Coldplay's new album on national television.
During a recent interview on Zane Lowe's show on MTV 2, Taylor said that the British band's latest album, "Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends" is "One of the most self-celebratory pieces of shit I've ever fucking heard in my entire fucking life."
"I fucking hate that album," he added. "It's music to wipe your ass to."
Most Precious Blood Wrapping Up New Album
Most Precious Blood is currently finishing up the mixing process for their new album, "Do Not Resuscitate." The effort was engineered and co-produced by Dean Baltulonis of The Wild Arctic studios in New York City, with additional tracking and production by Matt Teacher and Mike Lawson at Sine Studios (Philadelphia). As usual, artwork will be provided by Justin Borucki.
Here's the track listing, in no particular order:
Blame It On Altered Beast
A Danger To Myself And Others
Upstate Ghost
Enthusiastic Eugenicist
Shut The Fuck Up, Jailbreak
Functional Autist
Of Scattered Ants That Swarm Together
Stuart Is A Dead Man Walking
Animal Mother
Graveyard Postcards
Meth Mites
Do Not Resuscitate
According to singer Rob Fusco, "We should have made you wait longer. Here it is if anyone gives a shit. We hope this one hurts."
Trustkill Records will release the album this spring.
Scarab Wins "United We Rock" Battle
Egyptian death metal Band SCARAB won "United We Rock" battle, and will be performing in Dubai, UAE at “Desert Rock Festival” 2009 and in Germany at “With Full Force Festival”. Also, they have just been confirmed to play on the 28th of February at "Alex Headbangers IV" in Alexandria, Egypt.
The band has issued the following note of thanks:
"Thanks to the fans who voted us and the people who supported us through all those years, we've been waiting for this. Also, we’d like to thank CSM & With Full Force for giving us such an opportunity to join the international stage, and we are confident that we’ll put on a hell of a show. Thanks as well to the other regional bands who participated at the competition with us, they are definitely bands that you should check out, a competition is just an opportunity and should never be considered a judgment."
This year's Desert Rock Festival will be taking place on the 6th of March at the Dubai Festival City where SCARAB will be sharing the stage with Motorhead, Arch Enemy, Opeth, Chimaira, August Burns Red, Nervecell and Hatred.
Tickets are on sale at "TimeOut Dubai" website.
This year’s With Full Force Summer Open Air Festival will be taking place from the 3rd to the 5th of July in Löbnitz, Germany. Some of the bands performing are Dimmu Borgir, Carcass, Amon Amarth, The Red Chord, My Dying Bride, Hatebreed, DevilDriver and others.
Dillinger Escape Plan Announces Soundwave Off Date
In addition to the previously announced 30+ Sidewaves already announced, Poison The Well, Every Time I Die and Evergreen Terrace will join Dillinger Escape Plan for two Soundwave side shows in Melbourne and Sydney.
The first, on February 24th, is a licensed all-ages gig at the Forum in Sydney. Tickets are available from this Friday, January 23rd, at Moshtix and Ticketek.
The Melbourne show will be one night later on February 25th, at the Esplanade Hotel in St Kilda. Tickets go on sale on January 23rd through OzTix.
Megadeth Frontman Posts Another Album Update
Megadeth are currently hard at work on a brand new studio album and they've made sure everyone knows about it. Frontman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message online:
"Droogies!
"I have just determined whilst listenening down to the songs that I have miscounted and we don't have the 13 that I thought we had, and that we only have 12 songs. I guess we had one song written down under two different names, and what a let-down. Either way, I was thrashing to this new stuff, and except the songs that are intentionally slower in certain parts, this is a rather jaunty little record.
"We are just about ready to send Shawn home from doing his drum tracks, which means in real fuzzy math, that we are almost 25% done with the recordings. Now we just need to continue to structure the songs for lyrics, and solos and we are done! More...
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