Deathwish Releases Free Fall 2008 Sampler

Deathwish/Malfunction Records has released yet another free digital sampler. This time around not only do you get free songs from classic/new/upcoming releases, but also newly announced artists and their affiliated labels (Eyeball, Lockin' Out, A389, 1-6-Oh/Animal Style, Narshaada, and more) have donated songs to this project, making it possible for you to check out these label's releases while you get familiar with artists currently working on their anticipated Deathwish releases.

This free Fall Sampler 2008 features 21 songs from bands including: Trap Them, Blacklisted, Cold World, Narrows, 108, United Nations*, The Carrier, Carpathian, The Hope Conspiracy, Victims, Killing The Dream, Lewd Acts*, End of a Year*, Rot In Hell*, Rise And Fall, Reign Supreme, Bitter End, New Lows*, Shipwreck a.d., Pulling Teeth, and Supermachiner.

* Songs appear courtesy of their respective labels, see insert for details.

Be sure check out the back cover artwork (included in the zip file) for a coupon code good for 10% off your next DW Estore purchase, valid until the end of November. Just enter this code during checkout to receive your discount.

You can download the Deathwish/Malfunction Records Fall Sampler 2008 here.

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Wehrwolfe Drummer Focusing On The Reticent

In the wake of death metallers WEHRWOLFE, drummer Chris 'Mordrid' Hathcock is now focusing more of his attention towards his darker introspective project THE RETICENT. "Fans of OPETH, RIVERSIDE, NICK CAVE, and LEONARD COHEN should check out The Reticent’s sophomore effort Amor Mortem Mei Erit on Heaven and Hell Records," states the label. "A beautiful and emotional album for those not afraid to delve into ones soul."

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Surefire Machine Nominated For Best Rock EP, Song

Chevy metal rockers SureFire Machine have been nominated for Best Rock EP for their self-titled release “SureFire Machine” and for Best Rock Song for “Not Me.”

SureFire Machine’s self titled EP was produced by up and coming producer John Nazario, who has worked behind the scenes as a mix engineer for projects with Nelly Furtado, Jack Johnson, and Jimmy Eat World.

“We’re super excited about these nominations and very honoured.” Says SFM Guitarist Zeke. “We’ve just returned from our second cross Canada tour and to come back home to Toronto and be nominated is another reason to rock it out all time. John Nazario produced such a great EP, he’s a great producer and his talents are undeniable.”

The 2nd Annual Toronto Exclusive Awards will have a Recognition Night on Wednesday Oct. 22 at the Smiling Buddha Bar, 961 College St. West at 8pm. Toronto winners will be handed their awards certificates at the event. More information can be found at magazineawardsonline.com.

Here are the latest SureFire Machine upcoming tour dates

Oct, 22, 2008 - Montreal, QC - Bar St Laurent 2
Nov 15, 2008 - Fredericton, NB - Vixen's

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Six Feet Under Release New Song Online

SIX FEET UNDER have posted another new song online! The song, "Seed Of Filth," is available for streaming from Metal Blade Europe and MySpace.

On the same sites you can check out another new song called "Shot In The Head," which was released earlier this month.

Both songs come off the band's new album "Death Rituals," which will be released on the 14th of November in D/A/CH/I and the 17th of November in the rest of Europe.

The limited first edition for Europe will be exclusively released as a Digipak and features three live songs recorded at the band's appearances at With Full Force and Summer Breeze this year.

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Early Man Announces Tour Dates With Iced Earth

EARLY MAN is back with Beware The Circling Fin, their first release since 2005's acclaimed Closing In. Beware The Circling Fin, the band's first release for THE END RECORDS, was mixed with the help of legendary producer Jack Endino (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Dwarves, High On Fire).

In support of the release of Beware The Circling Fin, EARLY MAN will be hitting the road for some dates in North America with Iced Earth and Divine Heresy. More...

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Municipal Waste Adds Dates To Current Tour

MUNICIPAL WASTE have added a number of dates to their short October/ November U.S. run. In addition to the big dates with labelmates ORDER OF ENNEAD and fellow Virginians, LAMB OF GOD, the band is looking to play at the shows listed below. More...

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New Becoming The Archetype Song Posted Online

Becoming The Archetype's new album "Dichotomy" hits stores on November 25th. The band has posted the title track on their Myspace page

You can pre-order "Dichotomy" from the Solid State Store before it hits stores on November 25th.

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Infested Enters The Studio

Italy-based underground death metal and grindcore label Permeated Records checks in with the following update:

"This is to inform you that INFESTED are entering studios to record the long awaited "A 1000 Doors" disc. The mixing sessions will take place at the Studio X (Poland) in November. In early December the band will have the mastering process done at Hertz-Studio in Poland. We're pretty sure the result will be heavy as hell! In mid December we'll put an mp3 track online, available for download.

"You expect the new work to come out in February/March 2009, a detailed release date will follow. Pre-orders for album, shirts and package deals will be opened in January 2009. You can expect the usual sick merch serie from Permeated Records!"

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Ringworm, A Traitor Like Judas To Tour Europe

Ringworm and A Traitor Like Judas will team up for a European tour in early-2009. Here are the latest tour dates:

16/01 Rotterdam, Netherlands @ De Baroeg Open Air
17/01 Nottingham, Great Britain @ Junktion 7
19/01 Cardiff, Great Britain @ Barfly
20/01 London, Great Britain @ Underworld
21/01 Gent, Belgium @ Frontline
22/01 Berlin, Germany @ Cassiopeia
23/01 Linköping, Sweden @ Fire & Ice w/ No Turning Back
24/01 Copenhagen, Denmark @ The Rock
25/01 Hengelo, Netherlands @ Innocent
26/01 Schweinfurt, Germany @ Alter Stattbahnhof
27/01 München, Germany @ Feierwerk
28/01 Budapest, Hungary @ TBA
29/01 Wien, Austria @ Arena
30/01 Piacenza, Italy @ For Sale
05/02 Hamburg, Germany @ Hafenklang
06/02 Drachten, Netherlands @ Iduna
08/02 Athens, Greece @ Texas Necropolis

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Architect Announces New Guitarist, Yuval Kramer

Architect announced that Yuval Kramer, axeman of the Israeli holy prog-rock band, Amaseffer, will take the lead guitar player role in the band. The band posted the following on their myspace page about Kramer's recruitment:

"hello friends, it is a pleasure to notice you that, Yuval Kramer, Guitarist from Amaseffer, will be the new lead guitar of Architect.This will be a new and Magic horizon for Architect.... welcome Yuval!! ..."

The band is now comprised of:

Mexican Mauricio Bustamante - Drums
American Kyle Honea - Bass
Swedish Jonas Hörnqvist (Treasure Land) - Guitars
Brazilian Gus Monsanto (ex-Adagio) - Vocals

The band has already featured guest appearances by Joost Van Den Broek (Keyboard) from After Forever and Ayreon, Julie Kiss (voice) from To-Mera and Tom MacLean (guitars) From To-Mera.

Architect is said to be nearly finished writing their first album, wrapping up the final songs and preparing to record the news songs.

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Interview

Interview with Amon Amarth's Johan Söderberg

"I am the only one in my family who plays an instrument," says Amon Amarth guitarist Johan Söderberg of first picking up the guitar when he was a 19-year-old in Tumba, Sweden. "I was playing lots of Metallica riffs – James Hetfield was a big inspiration in the beginning – and Iron Maiden was one of the first bands I started to listen to. Also a big influence was the German band Accept. I was very into them when I was a kid, and I wanted to also play metal riffs."

Seven years later, Söderberg riffed his way into Amon Amarth, probably best known for their melodic instrumentation and Viking themes. "We friends since we grew up, and then one day they fired their old guitar player and they need to find replacement for their first tour. They asked me." After a successful stint on the road, Söderberg joined the band on a more permanent basis with 1999's "The Avenger," the second Amon Amarth album in the Metal Blade catalogue. Söderberg's guitar techniques have been an integral part of the band's sound ever since.

Currently invading North America on a headlining tour de force to promote their latest album "Twilight of the Thunder God," Amon Amarth has played to full venues in nearly every city. Before hitting the stage at their Montreal stop, Söderberg graciously took the time to fill us in about making "Twilight of the Thunder God," the band's future with Metal Blade Records, and life on the tour bus. More...

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Demonic Resurrection Releases New Single

Indian metallers Demonic Resurrection have released their new single ",Dismembering The Fallen," from the upcoming 3rd full-length album titled "The Return To Darkness." The entire song is available to listen on the bands MySpace page. The song features the new lead guitarist Daniel Rego who replaced Pradeep in September. This is also the 1st recording with drummer Viru who joined the band in August 2007.

The new album is due for release in early 2009 and will complete the darkness trilogy. The band is currently in the studio composing and recording. So far 5 tracks have been completed.

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Listen To GNR's "Chinese Democracy" Online

The title track and first single from Guns N Roses's latest album, “Chinese Democracy,” was released to radio at 5:00AM eastern time today. Two of the recordings have been recently released -- “Shackler’s Revenge” debuted September 14 in the “Rock Band 2” videogame and “If The World” debuted October 11 in the film Body Of Lies.

IHeartMusic.com Guns N Roses' new title track, "Chinese Democracy," is now streaming on IHeartMusic.com and Imeem.com.

More than 10 years in the making, "Chinese Democracy" is scheduled for release exclusively through BestBuy on Sunday, November 23, 2008. Produced by Axl Rose and Caram Costanzo, Chinese Democracy includes 14 tracks.

“The release of Chinese Democracy marks a historic moment in rock ‘n’ roll,” said Irving Azoff and Andy Gould, Guns N’ Roses’ co-managers, “and we’re launching with a monumental campaign that matches the groundbreaking sound of the album itself. Guns N’ Roses fans have every reason to celebrate, for this is only the beginning.” More...

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Walls Of Jericho Prepares To Return To Tour The US

Fresh off a summer trek on the Rockstar Mayhem Festival the members of Walls of Jericho will be returning to the states to continue their ongoing touring. The band is currently headlining Europe's "Hell on Earth" and gearing up for more domination in the states with this fall US trek to kick off October 27 and run through the end of November.

Here are the latest Walls of Jericho tour dates with Ill Nino and Otep:

October 27, 2008 New Port Richey, FL @ Bourbon Street Night Club
October 28, 2008 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (music Park)
October 30, 2008 Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
October 31, 2008 Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligan's
November 1, 2008 Fayetteville, NC @ Jester's Pub
November 2, 2008 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
November 4, 2008 New York, NY @ Blender Theatre @ Gramercy
November 5, 2008 Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
November 6, 2008 Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
November 7, 2008 Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
November 8, 2008 Columbus, OH @ Al Rosa Villa
November 9, 2008 Mt. Clemens, MI @ The Hayloft
November 11, 2008 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
November 12, 2008 Mokena, IL @ The Pearl Room
November 14, 2008 Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere's
November 15, 2008 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
November 16, 2008 Sauget, IL @ Pop's
November 17, 2008 Little Rock, AR @ The Village
November 18, 2008 Beaumont, TX @ Scout Bar
November 20, 2008 San Antonio, TX @ Scout Bar
November 21, 2008 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
November 22, 2008 Fort Worth, TX @ Ridglea Theatre
November 23, 2008 Lubbock, TX @ Tequila Jungle
November 25, 2008 Farmington, NM @ Gator's Bar And Grill
November 26, 2008 Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
November 28, 2008 Las Vegas, NV @ Jillian's
November 30, 2008 West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club

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Interview

Interview With Metallica Tribute Band Battery

I was fortunate to catch up with Metallica Tribute band Battery on October 17th, 2008 at Magic City Music Hall in Binghamton, New York. Although I wasn't able to meet with all of the band because the drummer had to run across the street to guitar center and get "fog juice" as he put it, I was still able to meet with guitarist/singer Jason, lead guitarist Jay, and bass player Phil. Here's what they had to say: More...

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Amorphis Performs at El Corazon in Seattle, WA

On the night of October 10th, Finnish mythology came to life at El Corazon in Seattle, WA when Amorphis dropped in town. Along with these Finns came Switzerland’s Samael and Virgin Black from down under. Also on the bill were two local Seattle bands, Black Breath and Asema. Black Breath opened the show with some extended groove-metal hardcore and metalcore screaming, pumping energy into the crowd and prepping them for the rest of the other bands. More...

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Balfor Posts Satyricon Cover Online

Ukrainian Black Metallers BALFOR have made available for streaming their cover version of SATYRICON’s "K.I.N.G." The track, which the band recorded at the Blacklight Studio in Kiev, will appear on the “Dominions of Satyricon” tribute CD that is due for release shortly on the Empire Records 606 label. Front man and guitarist Thorgeir commented “I have a lot of respect for SATYRICON’S work, and 'K.I.N.G' is probably one of my favourite tracks of theirs, so I was really keen to get involved in the project. We didn’t want to record a straight copy, and I think the style we chose to use for the guitar break probably makes it a little more “metal” than the original, and I’m sure there will be the usual armchair critics ready to criticise us for our version, but what the hell, we all had a great time making it!”

Returning to BALFOR in time for the recording of 'K.I.N.G' was the band's original drummer Erland, who had previously left to concentrate on other projects. “It’s good to have Erland back in the ranks” Thorgeir went on to say. “We were very lucky that he became available again at the right time to take over from the departing Vortigern. Vortigern is a great drummer and a good friend to the band, and his work on the new album is very much appreciated, but he wanted to move away from the style of music BALFOR plays, and into something completely different, and we wish him every success for the future”.

The band is in the process of adding the finishing touches to their first full-length album “Barbaric Blood,” and will shortly be looking for a conventional label for its release, having previously released their 2006 “Pure Barbaric” EP via the internet. "K.I.N.G," together with two preview tracks from the new album, are available for streaming on BALFOR’s MySpace page.

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Candiria May Still Release New Recordings

Candiria guitarist John LaMacchia has issued an update regarding the latest happenings in the Candiria camp:

"First off, at the end of this year the first of a 4 volume series of remix/interpretations 12" LP's will be released on my own label, Rising Pulse Records. This series will be called 'Toying With The Insanities.' With contributions from artists such as Dub Trio, Dalek, Kayo Dot, Pole, Navicon Torture Technologies, Friendly Bears, Rocky George... yeah, that's right, Rocky George from Suicidal Tendencies.

"This will be a limited edition release only available on vinyl which will come with a free MP3 download for those of you without a record player. There will only be 250 of each volume pressed so these things are going to fly outta here like hotcakes out of a white trash Waffle House wedding.

"Second, 'Kiss The Lie' is a dead issue. Hate to say it, but consider it as such. We tried, I'm sorry! I personally tried so freakin hard. Believe me, it ain't happening. Sorry fans. There is a light at the end of that dark hopeless tunnel though...

"There has been talk of new recordings, new ideas, possibly new releases in the not so distant future. So, with that being stated, keep your eye on [our Myspace] because we are moving forward! This series of remixes and interpretations is for the true Candiria fans that understand that when you are truly a Candiria fan. Expect the unexpected, but expect to be pleasantly surprised. Stay tuned folks. We are back on track... officially."

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