Demonical Entering The Studio

The successful festivals in September (Tunes Of Death and Morbide Festispiele) completed DEMONICAL's 16-month touring cycle for "Servants of the Unlight." Now DEMONICAL will concentrate on their second - yet untitled – full-length album, which will be recorded during November and December at Necromorbus Studios for a release in April 2009.

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Adagio Signs with Listenable Records

French Metal band ADAGIO signed with Listenable Records for the release of its upcoming album "Archangels In Black" expected in February 2009.

Four years after the release of it’s latest album "Dominate," Adagio is about to introduce its new sound to the worldwide metal scene. "Archangels In Black" features an absolutely new portrait of the band, keeping the essence of what makes it’s personality but in a more direct and heavier way: "Our respective lives and the band are inseparable, and as a consequence, whichever way we’re personally evolving slightly transforms Adagio."

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Unmoral Posts Toteninsel Cover Song Online

Vendlus Records has posted a new Unmoral song, "I Am An Island," from the Toteninsel Tribute that is currently wrapping up for a 2009 release. You can check it out on the label's MySpace page. More info will be revealed in the near future on this release.

Vendlus Records also posted new tracks from their upcoming and current releases Execration and Valborg.

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Luna Mortis Posts Second Studio Video Online

Wisconsin female fronted metal band, Luna Mortis, issues the following update:

"Alright, as promised, here's the second of three (the third is yet to come!) studio videos from our September recording sessions! We are excited to share it with you and it focuses a lot on what we did to track guitars, and includes our usual hilarious antics as well. Hope you guys like it! Don't forget to leave your comments on YouTube! Share with your friends and you can subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE!" More...

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AC/DC To Take Over VH-1 Classic

VH1 Classic commemorates AC/DC, who is returning after eight years with a new album, "Black Ice," with a 24-hour marathon on Sunday, October 19. Here's the lineup:

"Classic in Concert: No Bull" Airs at 4:00 PM ET/PT
"No Bull" was designed to capture the over-the-top spectacle that was the 1996 "Ballbreaker" tour.

"BBC Crown Jewels: Rock Goes To College: AC/DC" Airs at 6:00 PM ET/PT
"Rock Goes To College," was a BBC series that ran between 1978 and 1981 on British television.

"AC/DC Video Marathon" Airs at 7:00 PM ET/PT

"Classic in Concert: Live At Donnington" Airs at 8:00 PM ET/PT
This historic concert sees Angus Young and the boys hit the stage and wow a sizeable crowd at the 1991's Monsters of Rock show at Castle Donnington.

"BBC Crown Jewels: Sight & Sound in Concert: AC/DC" Airs at 10:00 PM ET/PT
This memorable concert taped on October 29, 1977 from the Hippodrome, UK, features band members Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott, Mark Evans and Phil Rudd.

Additionally, VH1Classic.com will be home to exclusive online music and video content. Starting October 13 - October 20 VH1.com's and VH1Classic.com's The Leak will stream AC/DC's Black Ice a week before going on sale.

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Interview

Interview with Mike IX Williams from EyeHateGod

When you think of New Orleans and the underground scene, one band stands out: EyeHateGod. The down-toned, doomy sludge produced by this band isn’t only responsible for defining a local scene, but for creating a sub-genre movement. Through arrests, hurricanes, and unfaithful labels, EyeHateGod recently celebrated their 20th Anniversary, sharing the date three yeas after Katrina’s impact, to a sold out show at One Eyed Jack’s in New Orleans that had their followers lined up two blocks long, staying long after EHG took the stage. I asked Mike IX Williams, vocalist, about EHG turning twenty, the NOLA underground scene, and where IX came from. More...

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Metallica Announces European Arena Tour

Metallica has announced they'll be heading to Europe in 2009 for their first arena tour in over 5 years. Here's the update from the band:

"Our annual European vacation goes inside! While we are getting ready to head out in North America, we're also thinking ahead (for once!) and want to give you a taste of what else we have in store for you next year. It's been over five years since we've played in arenas in Europe and we can't wait to visit again, so with that said, we have a ton of shows planned in 2009. Strap in, hang on, and get ready for the nuttiness to begin as we roll them out for you a few at a time over the next ten days or so.

"First dates up on the announcement schedule are for our friends in Italy . . . Milan at the Datch Forum on June 22 and in Rome at the Palalottomatica on June 24. Tickets go on sale on www.ticketone.it on October 18 at midnight local time and in stores at 9 AM (also local) that day. Met Clubbers, check www.metclub.com for info on how you can buy tickets in advance.

"This is just the beginning . . . we will see you on the road!"

While not officially confirmed, the previously mentioned shows in Helsinki, Finland on June 14th and 15th, 2009 are likely part of this same tour.

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Swallow The Sun Announces Tour With Apocalyptica

Finnish doom metallers SWALLOW THE SUN will support APOCALYPTICA on the following UK dates:

Dec. 02 - Carling Academy, Oxford, UK
Dec. 03 - Carling Academy, Liverpool, UK
Dec. 04 - Rock City, Nottingham, UK
Dec. 05 - Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton, UK
Dec. 06 - ABC, Glasgow, UK
Dec. 07 - Carling Academy, Newcastle, UK
Dec. 08 - Carling Academy, Bristol, UK
Dec. 10 - The Pyramid, Portsmouth, UK
Dec. 11 - Plug, Sheffield, UK
Dec. 12 - Astoria, London, UK

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Broken Melody Signs with Copro Records

Melodic heavy metal band Broken Melody has signed a record deal with Copro Records for the publication and distribution of their new album. This release will be the first official album after the band's two self releases, the EP "If you Want to Fly" and the CD "Face the World."

The new album will be registered with the Real Sound Studios in Parma and on the album will present two exceptional guests established in the European power metal scene, which have not yet disclosed the names.

The graphics and artwork of the album will be handled by Gustavo Sazes, who has worked with Manowar, Sonic Syndicate, Firewind, Gus G. and many other bands.

The band discusses the new album as "revolutionary and extremely heavy and melodic." The start of recordings is scheduled for May next year, and now the band is working on winter tour dates and side projects.

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(hed)PE Announces Tour Dates

(hed) PE has lined up a series of shows in North America beginning at the end of the month. Joining them will be Kottonmouth Kings, Big B and Dirtball.

The tour dates are as follows:

October 31 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
November 1 - Tucson, AZ @ Rialto theatre
November 3 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
November 4 - Springfield, MO @ Remington’s Downtown
November 5 - Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
November 6 - San Antonio, TX @ Scout Bar
November 7 - McAllen, TX @ El Rey Theater
November 8 - Dallas, TX @ Lakewood Theater
November 10 - Boulder, CO @ Fox Theater
November 11 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
November 14 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
November 15 - Hollywood, CA @ Key Club (no (HED)P.E.)
November 16 - Victorville, CA @ Karma
November 20 - Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk
November 21 - Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
November 22 - Modesto, CA @ Fat Cat
November 29 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall “Wonders Of Cannabis”
December 5 - Bakersfield, CA @ The Dome
December 6 - Fresno, CA @ Rainbow Ballroom
December 12 - San Francisco, CA @ Slims
December 13 - San Francisco, CA @ Slims
December 26 - Anaheim, CA @ The Grove

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Behemoth Posts New Video Online

Behemoth has posted a new music video online for the song "Inner Sanctum." You can check it out below.

The band will be releasing a seven track EP named "Ezkaton" on November 11th, which will feature a new song entitled, "Qadosh" along with live cuts and covers. More...

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