Metal News for January 5, 2009
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25 news articles posted on this day.
Sleepmakeswaves EP Available For Free Download
Sydney, Australia post-rock upstarts sleepmakeswaves have ushered in the new year by offering their debut EP release, "In Today Already Walks Tomorrow" as a free download through the Lost Children netlabel.
2009 will see the band release a split CD with Perth's Tangled Thoughts Of Leaving before working on a full-length follow up to the EP.
Lost Children previously distributed sleepmakeswaves' demo release in 2007, which is still available online for free download here.
Sirenia Reveals Details for New Album
Sirenia is back with a new leading lady to replace their prior front woman, and a new guitarist. She goes by the name of Ailyn, and he goes by the name of Michael Krumins. In addition, Nuclear Blast states the following: "as can be heard on the new album 'The 13th Floor' the new line-up happens to be the strongest and most powerful to date! But who could put it better than the man behind all this himself"
Morten Veland has the following to say about the new album:
"Musically, it's an album that takes us back in time as well as forth. We have tried to combine everything we have done throughout SIRENIA's career musically and blended it into one massive album. Loads of power combined with melodic aspects, with all the variation and diversity that always has been the main key in SIRENIA's sound and expression. We are really proud of the result and we think this album will satisfy the majority of our fans; the ones that have followed us from the very beginning and the ones who discovered Sirenia's music through our previous album 'Nine Destinies and a Downfall.' We have put our hearts and souls into this album and truly hope that it will give you all some nice moments in the name of metal."
The tracklist is as follows:
Tracklist:
1. The Path To Decay
2. Lost In Life
3. The Mind Maelstrom
4. The Seventh Summer
5. Beyond Life’s Scenery
6. The Lucid Door
7. Led Astray
8. Winterborn 77
9. Sirens Of The Seven Seas
Full Blown Chaos, See You Next Tuesday To Tour
Full Blown Chaos and See You Next Tuesday will team up with Graves Of Valor and Rose Funeral for a March/April tour. The schedule has yet to be announced, but the following dates can be revealed so far:
3/4 Providence, RI @ Club Hell
3/10 Fairdale, KY @ Bulldog Cafe
3/17 Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
3/20 Canoga Park, CA @ Cobalt Cafe
3/21 San Diego, CA @ Soma
4/1 Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
4/2 Augusta, GA @ Sector 7G
4/4 Virginia Beach, VA @ PBC
Femme Metal Records Signs A.D.D. and hAND
Femme Metal Records has announced the signing of UK gothic metal band hAND as well as Illinois hard rock/metal band A.D.D.
Expect a new EP from hAND late 2009. In the meantime, you can check them out here.
A.D.D. Will be releasing a longer verison of their previously released CD, "Elements of Emptiness," very soon on their new label. Until then, you can check them out on their MySpace page too.
Subway to Sally Reveals New Album Details
German folk metallers SUBWAY TO SALLY have announced the tracklisting for their upcoming album "Kreuzfeuer." The tracklisting is as follows:
1. Aufstieg
2. Judaskuss
3. Besser Du Rennst
4. SoFfern, So Nah
5. Die Jagd
6. Einsam
7. Komm in Meinen Schlaf
8. Angelus
9. Krähenkönig
10. Niemals
11. Versteckt
12. Vater
"Kreuzfeuer" marks the tenth studio effort of the band and will be released on April 3, 2009 via Nuclear Blast. More...
Sacred Reich Announces European Tour Dates
Arizona thrashers, SACRED REICH, have announced the confirmed dates for their European Summer Tour 2009, which currently include the following:
5/30 - Eindhoven, Netherlands - Dynamo
5/31 - Gelsenkirchen, Germany - Rock Hard Festival
6/20 - Clisson, France - Hellfest
6/25 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
6/26 - Balingen, Germany - Bang Your Head Festival
6/28 - Dessel, Belgium - Graspop Metal Meeting
Annihilator's "Set The World On Fire" Reissue
On "Set The World On Fire," Annihilator's third studio album from 1993, the band leaves some of the thrashier elements from their two first albums behind by focusing more on melodies. With the three octave range of Aaron Randal's voice and the sheer complexity of Jeff Waters' riffs they manage to create some of the most beautiful melodies.
Metal Mind Productions presents the re-release of "Set The World On Fire." The new edition of the album includes two bonus tracks plus an additional CD with a promotional video for "Set the World on Fire," video material featuring Jeff Waters speaking about the process of writing and recording "Set the World on Fire," touring, making of the "Set the World on Fire" video and more. The bonus CD also includes additional video and audio material: live clips, interviews, home video recordings and some live Annihilator videos from 1989. This digipak edition is limited to 2000 copies, digitally remastered using a 24-Bit process, and released on a golden disc.
The release date is set up for January 19th in Europe and March 10th in the USA (via MVD).
Annihilator's "Set The World On Fire" (remastered + bonus tracks) tracklisting is as follows: More...
Terror Announces First Tour Dates For 2009
TERROR recently wrapped a trek in support of their new album, "The Damned, The Shamed." The tour, dubbed "Choose Or Lose, Vote Or Die" saw the band co-headlining alongside AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK.
Terror scheduled some upcoming gigs in the northeast with MAXIMUM PENALTY and other special guests. More...
Soulfly Announces More European Tour Dates
Soulfly have issued the following update regarding their upcoming European tour:
"As promised, we are now announcing the rest of the dates for the second leg of Soulfly's European Conquer Tour with Incite. With the addition of these dates in East Europe and Scandinavia, the tour is now scheduled to take up two full months and will see Soulfly playing 57 shows in 27 countries. Head to the shows page for ticket information; more ticket links are going to be posted as we receive them from promoters." More...
Dreaming Dead Announces CD Release Show
To coincide with the release of their Ibex Moon Records debut, "Within One," Dreaming Dead will perform at Hollywood's Knitting Factory on Sunday, January 25th. Joining Dreaming Dead will be Gigan, Book Of The Black Earth, Psyopus and Cattle Decapitation. Tickets are available to metalheads of all ages in advance for $12. There will be two stages and the show will start at 6:00 PM.
By Night Issues New Album Update
Swedish metallers, BY NIGHT, have issued the following update regarding the writing progress on their new album:
"We are working hard to get finished with all the songs for the next record... We have 5 new songs and at least ideas for 5 more so we are really close to get it together..."
"The songs seems to be the most heavy and aggressive we have done so far, no compromise or false identity from By night... [Studio] time will soon be booked and a new album will be released until this year is over."
Crucified Barbara Announces European Tour Dates
Swedish metallers, Crucified Barbara, have announced the following tour dates:
02/08 – Mosebacke, Stockholm (CD RELEASE PARTY)
02/27 - Glam Slam Växjö - w/ Hardcore Superstar, Babylon Bombs, Gemini5
03/06 - Wictoria Karlskoga - w/ Vains of Jenna
03/07 - Sigurdsgatan 25 - Västerås, Sweden - w/ Vains of Jenna
03/13 - S2 - Borlänge, Sweden - w/ Vains of Jenna
03/14 - Pipeline - Sundsvall, Sweden w/ Vains of Jenna
03/19 - Debaser - Malmö, Sweden w/ Vains of Jenna
03/20 - Sticky Fingers - Gothenburg, Sweden w/ Vains of Jenna
03/21 - Rockbaren – Karlstad, Sweden
03/26 - Jailbreak – Rome, Italy
03/27 - Sottotetto – Bologna, Italy
03/28 - Sidarta – Prato, Italy
03/29 - Thunderroad – Pavia, Italy
In Vain Reveals New Album, "Mantra" Details
Norway's In Vain have issued the following update on their new album:
"After much work during Christmas we are 98% done and only small corrections remain. Our new album will be entitled 'Mantra' and it will feature 7 songs with a playing time of more or less an hour. As previously mentioned, we will also include a video of the recording and other stuff. More news on artwork, mastering and last but not least, music will hopefully be available in not too long. We have worked quite a lot on this album and hope you will enjoy it." More...
Threat Signal Issues Recording Update
Vocalist Jon Howard of Canadian melodic death metallers, Threat Signal, has issued the following recording update:
"Right now I'm sitting in my home studio comping/editing the rhythm guitar tracks we recently recorded... Raymond Hererra and B-Real where nice enough to get us into their studio (Temple Studios) in Chatsworth California to track the guitars for the album earlier in December. We tried many different amps and cabinets to get the most bad ass tone we could. We ended up using Diezel, VHT and Marshall heads, through Randal and Marshall cabs with 8 different mics. Jeremy Blair the Engineer at Temple Studios helped us out a TON with getting the perfect tone. That dude is the shit" More...
Dark The Suns Offers Free Single Online
Finnish melodic metal band Dark the Suns is offering a free download of their new single "Rimed With Frost." The song can be downloaded at the band's official website. The song comes from the band's upcoming album "All Ends in Silence" which will be released in Spring of 2009.
Rammstein Issues Recording Update
German industrial metal band Rammstein has issued the following recording update for their upcoming album:
"The first part of the recordings was finished on December 21st, 2008 after 7 weeks of intensive work. Drums, guitars, and bass, as well as most of the vocal tracks, have now been recorded. Musicians and producers have bid their adieux for the holidays. And so, until the next chapter, we wish everyone involved – and all the Rammstein fans out there! – a very Merry Christmas and a long and lively New Year."
Rosetta, The Handshake Murders Booking Tour
Rosetta and The Handshake Murders are mapping out a late-May tour in the Northeast. If you can help with any of the following dates, send a message to them via their MySpace page.
Here's the tour's routing so far:
5/22 Baltimore PA
5/23 Lancaster PA
5/24 Cleveland/Parama Heights/Akron OH
5/25 Pittsburgh PA
5/26 Doylestown PA
5/28 Philadelphia PA
5/29 New York City NY
5/30 Boston/Portland ME/Burlington VT
5/31 Syracuse NY
Ossein Offers Double Album For Free Download
Experimental black metal and acoustic act Ossein is offering the double album 'Fuhrer' as a free download at the band's official MySpace Page. The band issued the following statement about the album:
"I'd just like to thank everyone who's taken the time to download our recently released Double LP 'FÜHRER.' It's come close (to our count) 500 downloads so far, without any real promotion, so I'm feeling pretty gratified with the interest.
"FÜHRER is a record about the God in Man, oppressed by Men playing God. Our brains react differently when exposed to various sound frequencies, which alter our mood, opinions, and consciousness. While some tracks on this recording are accessible & song based, many are heavily instrumental and may require patience for some listeners. Our goal is to inflict a variety of emotions, ideas, periods of self-reflection, and ultimately altered states in our listeners.
"While some tracks are abrasive and dark, others offer more soothing soundscapes. While tracks like 'Maize In Afternoon Light' paint a picture of divinity after death, others like 'Once Metropolis' expose an uneasy view of future civilization and isolation in physical planes. Some show a more human approach, stripped down to acoustic instruments and voice, telling stories of failed leadership, philosophy, and the search for divinity. As a recording, we draw influence from Johnny Cash and Joanna Newsom, to Merzbow and Coil alike. We're hoping to expand the business a little with this one, we've got a PR agency and we're ready to start pushing."
This Ending's "Parasites" MP3 Online For Download
Metal Blade Records has posted a new MP3 of This Ending's song "Parasites." The song is off the band's upcoming new album "Dead Harvest," which will be available everywhere on February 3rd. You can download "Parasites" here.
Slagmaur Signs To Osmose Productions
Osmose productions has signed Norwegian Black Metallers Slagmaur for a two album deal that will see the re-release of two of the band's earlier albums: "Svin" and "Skrekk Lich Kunstler."
Commenting on the signing, Patricia Thomas, the UK-based manager of the notoriously reclusive band, who come from a remote part of Norway and who prefer to remain detached from the Black Metal scene, confirmed that the band had been approached by several labels in respect of their back catalogue: "The band have always been adamant that they themselves retain complete control over every aspect of their output. Osmose was able to appreciate the benefits of allowing SLAGMAUR to continue working in a way that has proved to be very successful so far, and both band and label felt comfortable with each other".
"Osmose added: "This is a very unique and original band, both in terms of music and personalities. SLAGMAUR is one of the darkest Black Metal bands to emerge from Norway for some considerable time, and their whole attitude and approach to their music makes them very interesting to work with to say the least!" More...
Taake Posts New Video For "Unenneske"
Taake has posted their latest music video, for the song "Umenneske" from the band's new self-titled album. You can watch the video below. More...
Vomitory Begins Recording Of New Album
Vomitory has issues the following recording update:
Today starts the recording of Vomitory's 7th album, entitled "Carnage Euphoria." Ten songs of relentless death metal will be immortalized at Leon Music Studios in Karlstad/Sweden, with studio owner Rikard Löfgren in the engineer/producer seat. A studio diary is up and running at the official Vomitory forum. No registration is required.
Seance Streaming New Album Online
Swedish death metal act Seance is streaming their entire new album "Awakening of the Gods" through Terrorizer Magazine's website from January 5th to January 11th. The cover art can be viewed below and the album track listing will be as follows:
1. Wasted
2. They
3. Your Time Has Come
4. Invocation
5. Flight Of The Wicked
6. Murder
7. Choose Your Eternity
8. Forever Haunted
9. Revel In Death
10. Prisoner 666
11. Burn Me More...
Fan Captured Nonpoint Video Streaming Online
A fan captured video of part of Nonpoint's live show at the House of Blues in Orlando has been posted online. The video can be viewed below. More...
Behemoth's Nergal Talks About Writing Process
Behemoth is in the final stages of the songwriting process for their upcoming, yet untitled album. The record is tentatively expected sometime in the fall via Metal Blade (US), Nuclear Blast (Europe). Nergal and Co. are planning to enter the studio in the middle of February. The band’s mainman has issued a following report:
“As I write this, we have seven songs that are completely written and arranged though there’s still leads missing in some of them. It all sounds tight as fuck and very fresh! There are two more songs under working so after New Year break we should start working on it. I want this album to be very consistent, intense and catchy at the same time. Judging by what what’s been composed so far, that’s exactly where we are with this new material.“
“Last year was a very productive year for all of us…we’ve toured US, Australia and New Zealand, covered most of prestigious festivals in Europe and invaded virgin markets in Asia: Japan, China, Taiwan, Indonesia and Thailand. It was also the first time since ages that I managed to take two months off from any band activity. I traveled a lot, recharged my batteries and decompressed myself. I’ve been collecting ideas, riffs and pieces of lyrics throughout the whole 2008 but it was in October where I seriously kicked my ass and started full on work on the album. It went pretty rough in the very first stages but the more stuff was written the smoother it went.”
“I must confess that I’m way more excited about this record than I was for “The Apostasy”. It’s probably the whole label situation that we had to deal back then, Inferno’s injury that caused crazy deadlines that completely drained the energy out of my system… I even started treating that album as unwanted child. Weird, because from time perspective it’s a great one. This time though everything was planned much in advanced. I found time to live my life, get some energy back, get inspired and so on…when we met in October it was obvious that all of us were really hungry for making new music. It’s definitely 100% Behemoth. I would risk saying that we do have our own style but it’s still improving, evolving in different directions every time we approach new project. Most of the songs are the really fast, technical and intense, at the same time there’s a lot of diversity. There’s even a very slow, massive song that’s probably the most epic tracks in Behemoth’s history. Everything sounds more serious and…dangerous (I love that word, ha ha). There’s probably more sinister vibe in our music this time too. I’m completely stoked and I just can’t wait until we enter the studio!”
A new photo album has been added to the band's MySpace, featuring shots from the rehearsal session.
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