Metal News for January 21, 2010
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30 news articles posted on this day.
Gothic Knights Completes Lead Vocals For New Album
New York power metal band Gothic Knights has issued the following studio update:
"Lead vocals for the CD are finished! We are now wrapping up the bass guitar and any remaining guitar solos and harmonies. Jared is currently working on the keyboard parts. We hope to set our mix down dates real soon!"
Avsky Delays New Album "Scorn"
Swedish black metal band Avsky has announced that their new album, "Scorn," has been delayed and will now be released on March 2nd. The cover art can be seen at this location.
Valkyrja Posts New Song Online
Swedish black metallers VALKYRJA have uploaded the second song, "Solstice In Withdrawl," off their new album "Contamination" on their MySpace page. "Contamination" was recorded at Necromorbus Studios (Deströyer 666, Watain) with Tore Stjerna at the helm. "Contamination" is the logical successor to the bands debut album "The Invocation Of Demise" (re-issued by Metal Blade Records in July 2009).
The band comments on "Contamination," “The two years which have passed since the ‘The Invocation of Demise' session has been a hectic period of composing, crafting and some line-up changes. During this last summer VALKYRJA manifested the second album. There were no doubts that we would return to Necromorbus Studio, again with Tore Stjerna as producer, and the outcome of this session formed an abominable weapon. January 2010 Metal Blade Records will unleash this dweller of the underworld – by far the strongest material thus far - namely Contamination, a mark of violent and dark Metal for the predator and beast of opposition within man.” More...
System Divide Completes New Album
Extreme metal band SYSTEM DIVIDE, featuring Sven De Caluwe (Aborted) and Miri Milman (ex-Distorted) on vocals, has completed their new album. The band provides the following update:
"We've finished recording our Metal blade debut: 'The Conscious Sedation' and now it's in the hands of our master Jacob Hansen that was responsible of the ep 'The Collapse', we trust him to do a great job again and we can't wait!"
"Expect the album to have 11-12 tunes of heavy extreme metal madness with blazing guitar leads, crazy kickpatterns, blasts, grooves and melodies along with our own brand of extreme and clean vocals. The album 'The Conscious Sedation' should be out around June on Metal Blade records worldwide so keep your eyes open."
"Also keep your eyes open for tour dates in the next coming weeks, SYSTEM DIVIDE will invade your backyards, bedrooms and porta potties!"
Six Feet Under Posts Metallica Cover Online
Tampa, Florida death metal band Six Feet Under has posted their cover of Metallica's "The Frayed Ends Of Sanity" on their MySpace page. The cover comes off of their latest album, "Graveyard Classics 3," which was recorded at D.O.I. Digital Audio in Tampa, FL, was mixed at Audiohammer Studios by Mark Lewis, and was produced by Chris Barnes.
Chris Barnes comments about the band's latest chapter in the Graveyard Classics chain, "We went about picking the tracks for this installment of Graveyard Classics by really just trying to search out songs from early on in our musical upbringing, as well as tracks from when we were just fans of heavy music, before we started playing in a band. Once again choosing songs that have really stuck with us over the years, also choosing the songs that we felt would sound interesting when played in the SFU ‘death groove' style."
"Through the years of doing covers, many of our fans have inquired about us covering a Slayer or a Metallica song. It was really something we wanted to do for some time, those two bands being our biggest influences, as well as influencing a generation of death metal musicians. To sum it up…this is a tribute to honor the great teachers that have influenced us as well as the world of metal we all belong to. We hope our fans will enjoy." More...
As You Drown To Open for Vader on European Tour
Swedish death metal band AS YOU DROWN has announced that they will be the direct support for the upcoming "Blitzkrieg 5 tour" of Polish death metal band VADER. VADER is still on tour with MARDUK, but will invade the UK, Ireland, Benelux, Germany and Scandinavia right after. UK's very own DIVINE CHAOS will also be supporting Vader.
"Blitzkrieg 5 Tour 2010" dates with VADER + AS YOU DROWN + DIVINE CHAOS are as follows:
23/02/10 – DE - Rostock - Das Toxis
24/02/10 – DE – Hamburg - Marx
25/02/10 – BE - Vosselaar - Biebob
26/02/10 – FR - Paris - Glazart
27/02/10 – UK - Colchester - Colchester Arts
28/02/10 – UK - Bristol - Bierkeller
01/03/10 – UK - London - Underworld
03/03/10 – IE - Belfast - Limelight
04/03/10 – IE - Dublin - Whelans
05/03/10 – UK - Glasgow - Ivory Blacks
06/03/10 – UK - Leeds - The Well
07/03/10 – UK - Nottingham - The Central
10/03/10 – NL - Zaandam - De Kade
11/03/10 – NL - Breda - Mezzo
12/03/10 – NL - Groningen - Vera
13/03/10 – DE - Hamm - Alfred Fischer Halle
Arsis Posts "Forced To Rock" Music Video
Virginia based melodic technical death metallers Arsis have posted a new video clip for the song "Forced To Rock," which can be viewed below. The track comes from their upcoming record "Starve For The Devil," set for release on Nuclear Blast Records on February 5th (Europe) and February 9th (N. America) 2010.
Marc Rizzo Announces New Solo Tour
Marc Rizzo (Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy) has announce he will be touring in support of his new solo project "Legionaire." The album was written and recorded over a two year period, while touring worldwide with Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy. “I’m really excited about this record," exclaims Rizzo. “I had a lot of time since my last record to really think about this new album. I think traveling all over the world, writing all the new material, really influenced the sound. After two U.S. solo tours in 2008, I think I really figured out what songs work well live. I’m really excited to play these new songs in front of a live audience. It’s very cool to see kids slam dancing and going off to instrumental music.”
The currently confirmed dates are as follows, with more dates expected to be announced soon:
1/23 Springfield, MO Outland Ball Room
1/29 New Bedford, MA New Wave Café
1/30 Lowell, MA Gemstones
2/5 Elmwood Park, NJ BLVD Bar & Grill
2/6 Rockville Centre, NY The Vibe Lounge
Carnal Forge Recruits New Drummer
Swedish metallers Carnal Forge have issued the following update about recruiting a new drummer:
"We are sad to announce that Carnal Forge and drummer Stefan Westerberg have now parted ways. With Stefan being one of the founding members of Carnal Forge we’re sad to see him leave. We wish Stefan the best of luck in his future endeavours! The good news are that we have already found a replacement for Stefan in Chris Barkensjö (also Construcdead / ex. Grave) to take on the skin battering of Carnal Forge. We’re stoked about the new blood in the band, and can’t wait to get out on the road with this fresh installment!
"The band rehearsed for the first time this weekend with Chris, and we can only say that he does a KILLER job behind the drums! We’re looking forward to getting out on the road with Chris in the near future… We have now uploaded a video from the very first rehearsal with Chris! Check it out below!"
Arryan Path Reveals New Album Artwork
Power metal act Arryan Path have announced that their upcoming album will be titled "Terra Incognita." The cover artwork for the new album can be found at this location. "Terra Incognita" is currently set to be released in February, 2010. The track "Minas Tirith" is also currently available for streaming via the Arryan Path MySpace page.
Living Corpse Inks Deal With Murdered Music
Italian metallers Living Corpse have signed with Murdered Music for the release of their upcoming debut album entitled "Metaphisical Collapse." The album is scheduled to be released on February 8th 2010 and worldwide distributed via Coroner Records. "Metaphisical Collapse" was recorded at One Voice Studio by Daniele Giordana, and mixed/mastered by Ettore Rigotti at The Metal House Studio. The cover artwork was designed by Damnengine Design.
The track listing for the album is as follows:
1. Ars Regia
2. Metaphysical Collapse
3. Twin Divine
4. Zero Is the Zenith Of The Sun
5. The Great Silver Bullet
6. Mindflow
7. Conspiracy
8. 6th Race Of Aquarius Age
9. Supplying My Lust
10. Daybreak
A preview of the new tracks can be heard at the official Living Corpse MySpace page.
Hypocrisy Announces North American Tour
Swedish extreme metallers Hypocrisy have announced they will be returning to North America in May. Support on the tour will come from Hate, Blackguard, and Swashbuckle. The currently confirmed dates are as follows:
5/11 - Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
5/12 - Mesa, AZ @ UB's
5/13 - West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
5/14 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre
5/15 - Ramona, CA @ Ramona Mainstage
5/16 - San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
5/17 - Portland, OR @ Peter's Room
5/18 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
5/19 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
5/22 - Chicago, IL @ Reggie's
5/23 - St Paul, MN @ Station 4
5/24 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
5/25 - Louisville, KY @ Uncle Pleasants
5/26 - Detroit, MI @ Blondie's
5/27 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
5/28 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
5/29 - Toronto, ON @ Wreck Room
5/30 - Montreal, QC @ Les Foufounes Électriques
5/31 - Quebec City, QC @ Imperial
6/01 - Farmingdale, NY @ Crazy Donkey
Wolvhammer To Record Debut Full-Length
Minnesota metal act Wolvhammer recently inked a deal with Init Records and will be entering Semaphore Studios in Chicago with producer Sanford Parker to record their debut full-length album “The Black Marketeers of World War III” this spring. An East Coast/Southern tour is being planned, as well as European live actions down the line.
Wolvhammer drummer H. R. issued the following statement about the band's formation:
“We wanted to take the things we loved about old school black metal/post-punk/hardcore/doom/rock and infuse that into something truly honest. No bullshit Satanism or sensationalism, just pure honest hatred for religion, capitalism, politics, sheep mentality and typical human behaviour. We wanted to write simple, memorable, and truly hate-filled metal anthems for ourselves and all the other blue collar, working poor, and generally unsatisfied people who are looking for something raw and classic as soundtrack to rise up and fight the status quo around them in any way they see fit to do. Whether you decide to speak up or just completely turn your back on the world, this is for us and all the other people out there that know we've been lied too, and no matter what may have been promised, know that we're all still being lied too. There is no hope.”
Crimson Falls Issues New Year Update
Crimson Falls has issued the following new year update about their upcoming tour plans:
"German weekend tour/frist shows with Friso: 2010 has kicked off for CRIMSON FALLS as well & it started with a bang! Last weekend we played at the cd release shows of our German buddies Lower Hell in Stuttgart & Achern. We had a blast playing there! In Stuttgart we hit the stage at Juha West, a cool youth club with a very enthusiast audience. The day after was even more ass kicking; we played at a packed club in Achern, + 300 paying visitors, horns up! Thanks to Lower Hell for inviting us for their cd-presentations and making this a weekend to remember!
"These shows were also the first shows we did with our interim-drummer Friso Van Wijck. All we can say is that Friso did an amazing job! It only took him two rehearsals with us in the week before the shows to nail a complete live set. Of course we’re looking forward to bring Friso to our next shows in Belgium & Holland as well. Come & check him out on one of the occasions listed below! More...
Lethal Saint Streaming New Songs
Cyprus metallers Lethal Saint are streaming the songs from their latest self-titled promo online. The songs "Chains of the Devil" and "Heavy Metal Knights," along with the previously uploaded self-titled track, can be streamed through the band's MySpace page.
Sons Of Azrael Streaming Songs From New Album
Buffalo, New York based melodic death metallers Sons of Azrael released their sophomore effort "Scouting the Boneyard" on January 19th via Ironclard Recoringds. The band is currently streaming two tracks online from the new release. Both "Arson and Apathy" and the previously uploaded title track can be be heard through the Ironclad Recordings MySpace page.
Project Zooom Streaming New Song Online
Project Zooom has uploaded a new song online titled "No Mercy," which can be heard via the band's MySpace page. Project Zooom also issued the following statement about the track:
"Just added a new tune 'No Mercy.' The initial tracks were laid down using a powerful drum and bass line. Then I added backing tracks to add depth to the song. After that, the lead and rhythm elements were detuned as well as distorted to give it a darker undertone. I wanted to create a piece that was unlike some of the tunes here, yet it still retains my signature sound.
"Music is an extension of what I am and what I feel. The pain, the sorrow, the anger and the joy. I want to experience it all and let it out all my demons as well as the angels. It's this arena I live and breath. Thank you for reading and listening."
Silent Fall Reveals New Album Details
French melodic metallers Silent Fall will release their first album "Otherwise" on February 2nd, 2010 via Pitch Black Records. The cover artwork for the album can be found here. The track listing for "Otherwise" will be as follows:
1. Who is the fool?
2. Kill for life
3. Haunted Sights
4. Forever and Ever
5. One cold winter night
6. I wish
7. Play with Fire
8. World of Secrets
9. This could have been
10. Tears of Fate
11. On the top of the world
CD Bonus track : Heroes
Samples of Silent Fall's music can be found at their MySpace page.
Ealdath Issues New Album Update
Portland metallers Ealdath have issued the following update about releasing their debut full-length album:
"It has been a long time coming but it is very near completion. Today we sat down with Billy Anderson to sort out some few remaining details before he moves on to the final mix. We should have the complete mix in our hands in a matter of 2-3 weeks. Everything we have heard so far is sounding incredibly huge and epic! We should have a song up for everyone to checkout in the next 2 weeks. Definitely will be worth they wait i think. Our new vocalist, Cole, has been the perfect addition, and given us a much needed kick in the ass! We are working on new material now with him and are looking to record a new full length later this year. No plans yet for a live show, patience, patience..."
Fallen Decade Posts Music Video Online
Vancouver metal band Fallen Decade, which features vocalist Greg Cavanagh (Cradle To Grave), have released a video for the track “The Smoke,” the first single from their debut album "Under No God." Check out the video below:
Narrows Posts Live Video Online
Narrows has posted a video from their recent show in Brooklyn and the accompanying show review on Brooklynvegan.com. The video was shot by Unartig and can be watched below:
Narrows will be releasing a split 7"EP with Heiress (featuring Pettibone from Undertow, Himsa, Botch) in 2010 through Deathwish Records. More...
Daemonicus Announces More European Tour Dates
Swedish metal band Daemonicus has announced more "Spirit of the Land - Balkan Tour" European tour dates with Negura Bunget and Eufobia. The complete tour schedule is as follows:
22.01.2010 RO Bucharest @ Suburbia Club
23.01.2010 RO Galati @ Abyss Bar w/ Eufobia
24-01-2010 RO Suceava @ Vox Club
30.01.2010 GR Thesalloniki @ Harley Bar
31.01.2010 BG Sofia @ The Box Club
01.02.2010 MK Skopje @ Havana Club
The band has also posted a new song, "11th hour," from the upcoming Daemonicus EP at their MySpace page.
Genitorturers Posts Music Video Online
Genitorturers has posted the music video for "Devil in a Bottle" online. The track comes off of their new fourth studio full length album, "Blackheart Revolution," which was released on January 18th in Europe. Watch the music video below:
Genitorturers - Devil in a Bottle
Season of Mist | MySpace Music Videos
Charred Walls Of The Damned Posts Video Online
Charred Walls Of The Damned is about to release their debut album on Metal Blade Records and have completed their first music video for the single, "Ghost Town." The video can be seen below. All of the lyrics on the album were written by Richard Christy and "Ghost Town" in particular is a dark description of a near abandoned and "creepy" town that Richard grew up near in northeastern Oklahoma.
Richard comments further on the video, "I'm really psyched for everyone to see the Ghost Town video! The director Mike Schiff worked so hard filming and editing the video and it definitely shows! The video looks amazing and I'm really proud to present it to the fans! It's a perfect companion piece to a song that I'm also extremely proud of!"
Sevendust Reveals New Album Title
Atlanta based hard rock outfit Sevendust has announced that they will be naming their forthcoming eight studio album, "Cold Day Memory." The record is expected to be released sometime in April and the first single will hit the airwaves at the end of this month.
The band has also announced a number of tour dates in which they will be supporting Texas based hard rockers Drowning Pool, along with Digital Summer.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Toxic Holocaust Posts Live Concert Footage Online
Live TOXIC HOLOCAUST footage taped during the band’s recent co-headlining European tour has been posted online on Nitrox.tv. This pro-shot footage was filmed on December 15th during the tour’s stop in München, Germany at Feierwerk. TOXIC HOLOCAUST was teamed up with SKELETONWITCH and GOATWHORE for this most recent run.
TOXIC HOLOCAUST japanese tour dates with MUNICIPAL WASTE, WARBRINGER as part of "Extreme The Dojo 24" are as follows:
May 12 - Osaka, Japan - Club Quattro
May 13 - Nagoya, Japan - Club Quattro
May 14 - Tokyo, Japan - Club Quattro
Sacred Steel Announces More European Tour Dates
German metal band Sacred Steel has announced the additional European tour dates. Their complete schedule is as follows:
22.01.2010 Stockholm (SWE) - Gula Villan (Stockholm University)
23.01.2010 Sandviken (SWE) - Bryggeriet Metalclub
19.02.2010 Arnsberg-Oeventrop (GER) - Schützenhalle
20.02.2010 Kerkrade (NL) - The Rock Temple
06.03.2010 Esslingen (GER) - Komma
18.03.2010 Berlin (GER) - K 17
19.03.2010 Essen (GER) - Sounds
20.03.2010 Konken (GER) - Festhalle
D.R.I. To Re-Issue "Crossover" Album
D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles) will be re-releasing their classic album "Crossover" on April 13th through Beer City Records. It will be available in CD, LP and digital form and contains the original thirteen songs as well as live tracks, demos and interviews. The album has also been re-mastered by Bill Metoyer, who was the engineer for the album's original recording.
The tracklisting is as follows:
1. The Five Year Plan
2. Tear It Down
3. A Coffin
4. Probation
5. I.D.K.Y.
6. Decisions
7. Hooked
8. Go Die
9. Redline
10. No Religion
11. Fun And Games
12. Oblivion
13. Outro
14. The Five Year Plan (Live at the Ritz)
15. Redline (Live at the Ritz)
16. Fun And Games (Live at the Ritz)
17. Tear It Down (Live at the Ritz)
18. Probation (Live at the Ritz)
19. Go Die (Live at the Ritz)
20. The Five Year Plan (demo)
21. Fun And Games (demo)
22. Kurt (interview)
23. Spike (interview)
24. Josh and Felix (interview)
Slayer Reschedules U.K. Tour
American thrash metal giants Slayer have announced the rescheduled tour dates for their trip to the United Kingdom. The tour will kick off in Leeds at the end of May and finish with two shows in London in early June. The tour was previously rescheduled due to lead singer/bass player Tom Araya having to have surgery on his back, following several problems. The band will be touring in support of their latest studio album, "World Painted Blood."
Exodus Pushes Back New Album Release
American thrash metal legends Exodus has revealed that their new studio album, "Exhibit B: The Human Condition," has had it's release date pushed back until April 23rd. It will be released through Nuclear Blast Records. In the meantime, Exodus fans can purchase the band's brand new DVD, "Shovel Headed Tour Machine: Live At Wacken And Other Assorted Atrocities," which features the band's full performance at Wacken Open Air 2008 as well as a documentary, music videos and many more features.
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