Lye By Mistake Singer Filling In For Harlots

Just several weeks after touring with The Tony Danza Tap Dance Extravaganza on vocals, Lye By Mistake singer Tony Saputo is again helping out another band. Saputo is currently singing for Harlots while the group tours with Lye By Mistake, as Harlots' singer Christian Fillippo has been forced to temporarily return home to have surgery.

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Ex-Invocation of Nehek Members Form Deadly

Guitarist Steve Pinka, bassist Evan Cohen and drummer Eliot Geller, all former members of Invocation of Nehek have teamed up with vocalist Paul Butler to form a new band called Deadly. You can check out some of their early material here.

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Shadows Fall Drop Off Tour To Wrap Up Recording

Atlantic Recording Group Shadows Fall has reluctantly decided that the intensity of their current recording sessions has made it impossible for the band to hit the concert trail next month for their previously announced shows with Killswitch Engage and Bury Your Dead. The Springfield, MA-based rock outfit is hard at work in the studio with producer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Stone Sour, Rush) recording their highly anticipated Atlantic debut, due in early 2007.

"We are all very disappointed that we will not be able to hit the road with our friends in Killswitch Engage and Bury Your Dead," said Shadows Fall lead singer Brian Fair.

"Originally, we had hoped to complete the recording of our new album in time for the beginning of the tour on November 9th, but now it appears that will not be possible. New ideas have continued to surface and push the songs into new directions that we have to pursue. Making the best album possible is our number one priority and something we must focus on one hundred percent at this time. We sincerely apologize to all the people that planned on coming to see us at these shows, but our absence is no reason not to go and support this tour. Our bros from New England in Killswitch Engage and Bury Your Dead will be throwing it down the way only they can and this should not be missed by anyone!! We will keep you posted as we wrap up the album and make plans to get back on the road."

The Killswitch Engage/Bury Your Dead itinerary will begin as scheduled on November 9th at Tremont Music Hall in Charlotte, NC, with dates continuing through December 20th at Lupo's at The Strand in Providence, RI. Massachusetts' All That Remains will be part of the tour's lineup through the November 26th show at the Big Easy Concert House in Spokane, WA.

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Dry Kill Logic Announce European Tour Dates

Dry Kill Logic is getting ready to hit the road again. They will be touring Germany and Holland, as well as Italy and Switzerland (for the first time), and the UK. Dry Kill Logic European tour dates are as follows:

28.10. Koln, DE -- Underground -- w/ Machinemade God, Pitfall
29.10. Moenchengladbach, DE -- Project 42 -- w/ Supersoma, Mort
30.10. Frankfurt, DE -- 025 -- w/ Crisis Never Ends, The Force Within, keepdying
31.10. Bremen, DE -- Tower -- w/ 29 Scissors
01.11. Saarbrucken, DE -- Stoneage
02.11. Zurich, Switzerland -- Werk 21 -- w/ Keesel, Trickshot, Aggressive Sound Painters
03.11. Torino, Italy -- Soundfactory -- 4 supports
04.11. Cesena, Italy -- Vidia Club -- 2 supports
07.11. Southampton, England -- Joiners -- w/ Zerocipher, Love On Tiananmen Square, Chasing Unit Cute
08.11. Lincoln, England -- Bivouac @ The Duke Of Wellington -- w/ Detonal State, Gaping Axe Wound, Voice Of Treason
09.11. Plymouth, England -- The Hub -- w/ Schiztome, Three Second Story, Ryuken
10.11. Weston Super Mare, England -- Hobbits -- w/ Skulfuct, Downfall
11.11. West Yorkshire, England -- Bradford Rio -- w/ Lynchpin
12.11. Manchester, England -- Music Box
14.11. Liverpool, England -- Carling Academy 2
15.11. Independent, England -- Sunderland -- w/ Beyond The Grave, Lockdown, FR8
16.11. Birmingham, England -- Carling Academy 2
17.11. Stoke On Trent, England -- The Rigger
18.11. London, England -- London Underworld -- w/ Black Cobra, Blutch, Ghost Of A Thousand, The Defiled
19.11. Hellendoorn, Netherlands -- De Lantaarn -- w/ Why She Kills, Chiraw

Dry Kill Logic is planning a late January tour of the USA as well. The new album, 'Of Vengeance and Violence' is out now.

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Alice Cooper Interviewed On "The Hour"

Alice Cooper was on with 'The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos' on Monday (October 23). You can watch the interview at CBC.ca. Alice Cooper recenlty wrapped up a tour with Crash Kelly on support.

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Abigor New Album Update

Reunited Austrian black metallers Abigor have posted the following update at their MySpace page:

"Finally we decided to upload an exclusive studio outtake from the upcoming album "Fractal Possession". Note: it's a studio outtake of 2 songs, not mixed, nor mastered, but you'll haven an approximate view, what could await you..."

Check out the preview at this location.

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Moonspell, Behemoth Team Up For European Tour

Portugal's gothic metal kings Moonspell will team up with Napalm Death, Behemoth and Dew-Scented for an European tour in March/April 2007. Confirmed dates are as follows: More...

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Immortal To Headline Tuska Open Air

Following the previous announcement of reunited Norwegian Black metallers Immortal 's return to the stage in 2007, Photograve Management confirms two further possibilities to experience Immortal live next year:

June 29 - July 1, Immortal will make Finnish ears bleed with their co-headlining performance at Tuska Open Air in Helsinki. This is the first time ever Immortal plays Finland, so it should make for a very special show - being the band's only appearance in Finland for 2007. For more information on Tuska, please visit the official site here.

July 20th, it's Slovenia's turn to be conquered, as Immortal headlines the 4th edition of Metal Camp in Tolmin, truly bringing Hell In Paradise to Slovenia. The official homepage of the festival is found at this location.

Immortal's Exclusive Live Appearances For 2007: More...

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With Passion Complete Tracking New Album

WITH PASSION have been arduously working to create an album that pushes musical boundaries, yet is still rhythmic and freezing to the metallic soul. "The album has come out amazing," comments a proud Michael Nordeen, bassist of WITH PASSION, "...we're also excited to have Guy from THE RED CHORD on this record - tracks are being sent!" WITH PASSION have a few new tricks up their sleeve, with new vocalist Fidel ripping it up on the mic WITH PASSION are burning through show dates and delivering a revamped live show that signatures the intensity of "What We See When We Shut Our Eyes." As earlier rumored, the new album will feature guest vocals by Guy of THE RED CHORD (currently on tour with labelmates MUNICIPAL WASTE). WITH PASSION will be returning home next week and are preparing for a full out live aural assault throughout 2007. "What We See When We Shut Our Eyes" is due out in early 2007 and track listing is as follows:

1. Triumph Over Tragedy
2. Through The Smoke Lies A Path
3. What We See When We Shut Our Eyes
4. Pale Horses Ride
5. Tales Of Sirens
6. Encryption
7. R.J. Mac Ready
8. Forgotten Amongst Screams
9. Vengeance In Departure
10. A Road For The Worthy

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Shai Hulud, 100 Demons, Since The Flood Tour Dates

Shai Hulud, 100 Demons, Since The Flood, and One Dead Three Wounded will be hitting the road together in November. Here are the tour dates:

11/1 Indiana, PA @ Chevy Chase Community
11/2 Toledo, OH @ The Bijou
11/3 Springfield, MO @ Remington's Niteclub
11/4 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
11/5 Ogden, UT @ Club Boomva
11/7 Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry's Pizza & Pub
11/8 Corona, CA @ Showcase Theatre
11/9 Tempe, AZ @ The Sets
11/10 El Paso, TX @ House Of Rock N Roll
11/13 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
11/14 Dallas, TX @ The Door
11/17 Birmingham, AL @ Cave 9
11/18 Saint Petersburg, FL @ The Garage Bar @ State Theatre
11/19 Jacksonville, FL @ Thee Imperial
11/20 Orlando, FL @ AKA Lounge
11/21 Augusta, GA @ Sector 7G

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Lamb of God Update Sacrament World Tour Schedule

Technical thrash metallers LAMB OF GOD have posted their updated schedule for their current Sacrament World Tour.

Upcoming dates on the trek include:

October
25 - Philipshalle in Dusseldorf, Germany
26 - Thuringenhalle in Erfurt, Germany
27 - Zenith in Munich, Germany
28 - Boblingen Sporthalle in Stuttgart, Germany
30 - Arena in Cardiff, Wales

November
1 - NEC in Birmingham, England
2 - SECC in Glasgow, Scotland
3 - Arena in Manchester, England
5 - The Point in Dublin, Ireland
7 - Palais Omnisport de Bercy in Paris, France
8 - Messe Park in Trier, Germany
9 - Brabanthal in Leuven, Belgium
12 - Jahalli in Helsinki, Finland
13 - Jahalli in Tampere, Finland
15 - Spektrum in Oslo, Norway
16 - Hovet in Stockholm, Sweden
17 - Massan in Malmo, Sweden
19 - Brixton Academy in London, England
20 - Brixton Academy in London, England

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Chimaira Post 'Threnody' Song Online

CHIMAIRA's "Threnody", a leftover track from last year's self-titled LP, has been posted online at www.myspace.com/chimaira. The song appears on the "Masters of Horror II" soundtrack, which came out today via Downtown Records.

CHIMAIRA began recording its new CD, "Resurrection", on October 2 with the production team of Jason Suecof and Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY). The group recently signed new deals with Ferret Music (North America) and Nuclear Blast (Europe) following its split with Roadrunner Records earlier in the year.

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Sleepytime Gorilla Museum Working On New Album

San Francisco act SLEEPYTIME GORILLA MUSEUM is currently recording parts of its as-yet-untitled first full-length album for The End Records at Tiny Telephone studios in San Francisco, California with engineer/producer Joel Hamilton (THE BOOK OF KNOTS, SPARKLEHORSE, ELVIS COSTELLO, FRANK BLACK, UNSANE, BATTLE OF MICE, DUB TRIO)

About the new CD, engineer/producer Joel Hamilton says, "Moving forward, the band requires little attention to compose a work of great indifference, etc," while violinist/singer Carla Kihlstedt comments, "kept company by the unflinching gaze of multi-colored wall monsters, the noises spill forth to fill their two dimensional ears."

Matthias Bossi adds, "Revitalization (though not as eerily rampant as gentrification) continues to stun the band in the early stages of compositional magnification."

The album is scheduled to surface sometime in early 2007

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Trashlight Vision's Frontman Attacked

Trashlight Vision have been forced to pull out of their US tour with 45 Grave. This is because guitarist/vocalist Acey Slade was attacked by an unknown assailant after a recent show in North Carolina. Slade was hit several times over the head with a beer bottle and had to be treated for concussion and lacerations. Although he played the next two shows, Slade has been suffering from blood and fluid on the ear drum, which has become an infection.

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Swarm Of The Lotus Calls It Quits

Baltimore metal band Swarm of the Lotus are officially breaking up. The band will play their final show on November 1st at Ottobar with Goatwhore and a few other bands to be announced later.

Here's the official statement from the band:

"So, it has reached its end. After 8 years, I have decided to put the monster, the rolling ball of chaos that it is, to rest for the long hall.

I never thought I'd reach that point with this project. But after years of mostly struggle to even exist, I have come to the realization that it has always been somewhat of a broken project trying desparately to push forward. With all the line-up changes, relearning processes, constant bad luck on the road, and the general one-step-forward, two-steps-back blackhole that the band sank into, it has been hard to even recognize who and what exactly we are. And to try and maintain constant motivation and confidence that in the end everything will work out just fine, can be taxing and has only and finally started to affect me very recently. Now I'm not saying it was all bad, I don't want to paint it with that brush.

I feel nothing but grateful and fortunate for all of the things the band has managed to accomplish over our time and have enjoyed playing with everyone that I've had the pleasure of doing so with. And to any of you who appreciated what we had to bring to the table, thank you. Mountains of thanks to all the people that might have had a hand in helping or supporting the band in any and all ways. I could never say enough.

This also doesn't mean that I personally will be giving up playing, no way. I could never do that and neither will anybody who is currently in the band. So be on the lookout for those guys in future projects that they may do. As for me, I feel that this is all a good thing and that by putting this gargantuan project to rest, I can start fresh with new music, in a new project, with renewed enthusiasm. Until then, thank you once again for everything, to all of you who cared and became part of the history of the band.

Thanks,
Pete/Swarm of the Lotus"

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Kataklysm's "In The Arms Of Devastation" Rerelease

Nuclear Blast Records will be rereleasing KATAKLYSM's latest album, In The Arms Of Devastation, in North America to coincide with the extensive US touring plans the band has going for 2007.

The album is to be rereleased in January 2007 with new packaging. The release will contain the the DVD The End Of Serenity: Live In Strassbourg, which was filmed during the Serenity In Fire campaign in France. The CD will also contain all of the band's video clips and will be limited to 5,000 copies.

In The Arms Of Devastation debuted at #73 on the German national chart and debuted at #16 on Billboard's Hard Rock chart.

Kataklysm has been isolated for the last few months writing material for the next album, which is scheduled for a 2008 release and promises to be a groundbreaking release for the band.

Kataklysm will resume touring activities next January with a headlining tour of Europe.

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Aborted Part With Drummer and Bassist

Belgian death metallers ABORTED have confirmed rumors that they have parted ways with drummer Gilles Delecroix and bass player Olivia Scemama (ex-NO RETURN, BALROG).

Commented the group: "Being in a band like Aborted at this point takes a lot of investment and commitment. Right now we are not making money to support members of the band. Every tour is a financial hazard for the band which forces us to keep the small amounts of money we do make on shows to keep as backup if anything goes wrong on tour or any other situation, so that we don't have to pay the bills from our own pockets anymore. The result of this is quite simple: we can't afford to pay band members to play in this band. These conditions are simple facts and didn't work for Gilles and Olivia, which made it quite obvious they couldn't be in the band anymore. We would like to welcome Peter Goemaere, who also plays in EMETH as a replacement for Olivia. Peter already performed with the band on a show in Tel Aviv (Israel) where he replaced Olivia who cancelled few days before leaving for Israel.

The band is currently recording the new album, Slaughter & Apparatus: A Methodical Overture with producer Tue Madsen at the Antfarm in Denmark. Drums on the record have been taken care of by Dave Haley from the band PSYCROPTIC and drums in the upcoming shows this and next year (until a fitting permanent replacement has been found) will be handled by Etienne Galo from the band NEGATIVA. Etienne's first show with the band will be on October 31st in Opwijk, Belgium. The band is currently taking auditions for a new drummer. Serious inquiries can be sent to aborted@telenet.be or avernusstudios@gmail.com.

The new album is scheduled to be released worldwide mid-February through Century Media Records and features several guest performances by Jeff Walker (CARCASS), Jacob Bredahl (HATESPHERE) and Henrik Jacobsen (Hatesphere).

The track listing for the effort is as follows: 'The Chondrin Enigma', 'A Methodical Overture', 'Avenious', 'The Spaying Séance', 'And Carnage Basked In Its Ebullience', 'The Foul Nucleus Of Resurrection', 'Archetype', 'Ingenuity In Genocide', 'Odious Emanation', 'Prolific Murder Contrivance', 'Underneath Rorulent Soil'.

Besides the regular 11 new tracks, the band also recorded two cover tracks for limited editions or Japanese release, [those] being 'Slaughtered' from PANTERA and 'Surprise! You're Dead' from FAITH NO MORE. The band's first official DVD, 'The Auricular Chronicles' will be released by Listenable Records on October 30th region free and NTSC format."

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