Dimmu Borgir's Simen To Guest On Dagoba CD

DIMMU BORGIR bassist/ARCTURUS frontman Simen Hestnaes (a.k.a. ICS Vortex, ex-BORKNAGAR, LAMENTED SOULS) has recorded a guest appearance on two songs on the sophomore album from French metallers DAGOBA, tentatively due in February 2006 via Season of Mist. "Shawter's vocals mixed with Vortex's voice sound amazing!" the band write on their web site.

DAGOBA's follow-up to their self-titled debut album was recorded at Antfarm studios in Denmark with producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, HATESPHERE, MNEMIC). The group made name for themselves in France, where their EMI-distributed debut was a chart success. The buzz quickly spread, and step by step, the rest of Europe started responding (DAGOBA opened for MACHINE HEAD in Brussels, FEAR FACTORY in Amsterdam, and did a North European tour with SAMAEL; more recently they opened for KORN in France).

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Daylight Dies Signs To Candlelight Records

Candlelight Records announces the worldwide signing of Raleigh, North Carolina-based DAYLIGHT DIES. The band's label debut, Dismantling Devotion, is currently being completed at The Cutting Room in Solna, Sweden and is expected for release in early 2006.

Formed in 1996, Terrorizer Magazine called Daylight Dies 2003 debut "memorable and engaging." Outburn Magazine proclaimed, "pristine doom metal." And Digital Metal added, "a combination of dark melody and deathly aggression." With Dismantling Devotion, the band look to further their already growing profile. Drummer Jesse Haff says "it is certainly the most mature material we've written to date. For us it is a strong progression that really shows off our emotionally dark and desperate music; a diverse mix of melancholic, melodic and exceedingly heavy songs."

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Nonpoint Post Another Preview Online

NONPOINT have posted a preview of another new song from To The Pain. The track entitled There's Gonna Be A War can be heard on their MySpace page and on their PureVolume Page. To The Pain hits stores on November 8th.

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xBishopx, Let It Die Mapping Out Tour

xBishopx will tour at the end of this year with xReignOfTerrorx, Let It Die, and The Red Baron. If you can help with any of the open dates, send an email to xxxrotxxx@yahoo.com. The routing is as follows:

12/26 West Palm Beach, FL
12/27 St. Petersburg, FL
12/28 Atlanta, GA
12/29 Birmingham, AL (booked)
12/30 Nashville, TN (booked)
12/31 KY/IN (booked)
1/1 Detroit, MI
1/2 Dayton, OH (booked)
1/3 Erie, PA
1/4 NY
1/5 VA
1/6 SC
1/7 Jacksonville, FL
1/8 Orlando, FL

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Lamb of God To Release "Killadelphia" Audio CD

On December 13th LAMB OF GOD are set to release “Killadelphia” - in audio. The disc contains the live concert audio from their "Killadelphia" DVD, which was released earlier this year. With "Killadelphia" DVD sales reaching Gold status after just nine weeks, Epic Records now releases; LAMB OF GOD “Killadelphia” (audio) including close to 10 minutes of never before seen bonus footage, from the concert previously unreleased plus additional audio; this content will be available via Connected technology; where the CD acts a key to unlock the visual content at a secure website. “Killadelphia” (audio) is available in two formats with brand new packaging unique to each format; as a solo CD, or combined with the original DVD in DVD packaging, so, Killadelphia” will be available in every configuration possible to keep fans from double spending. All formats will be stocked in CD and DVD sections at retail outlets.

LAMB OF GOD's “Killadelphia” (audio) highlights every facet of the bands unforgiving live performance recorded from two unforgettable Sold-Out concerts at Philadelphia’s legendary Trocadero. This blistering live documentation features lead singer Randy Blythe’s storming vocals, the buzzsaw guitar slaughter of both Willie Adler and Mark Morton along with the powerhouse rhythm section of Chris Adler (drums) with John Campbell (bass). “Killadelphia” (audio) boasts live versions of tracks from the entire LAMB OF GOD and BURN THE PRIEST catalog, including: Laid To Rest, Hourglass, As The Palaces Burn, Now You’ve Got Something To Die For, 11th Hour, Terror & Hubris, Ruin, Omerta, Pariah, The Faded Line, Bloodletting, The Subtle Art Of Murder & Persuasion, Vigil, What I’ve Become, and the utterly classic Black Label; which inspires crowds worldwide to part seas for the infamous ‘wall of death’.

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Masters of Horror Tour 2005 eCard, More Tour Dates

A Masters of Horror Tour 2005 eCard has been put up online for promotion of tour featuring Mudvayne, Sevendust, 10 Years and Bobaflex. The e-card features streaming songs from these bands as well as other extras and info. The Masters of Horror Tour is kicking off November 18th. The confirmed tour dates so far are as follows:

Nov 18 - Des Moines, IA - Val Air Ballroom
Nov 19 - Omaha, NB - Sokel Auditorium
Nov 20 - Springfield, MO - Oasis
Nov 22 - Chicago, IL - Congress Theater
Nov 23 - Peoria, IL - East Peoria Convention Center
Nov 25 - Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room
Nov 26 - Dayton OH -Hara Arena
Nov 27 - Detroit, MI - The Emerald Theater
Nov 29 - Niagra Falls, NY - Dome Theater
Nov 30 - New York, NY - Nokia Theater
Dec 2 - Portland, ME - The State Theater
Dec 3 - Atlantic City, NJ - The House Of Blues
Dec 4 - Providence, PI - Lupos at the Strand
Dec 6 - Sayerville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
Dec7 - Columbus, OH - Promo - West Pavilion
Dec 9 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion
Dec10 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater
Dec11 - Denver, CO - The Fillmore (KBPI Radio Show)
Dec 13 - Atlanta, GA - Earthlink Live
Dec 14 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues (WJRR Radio Show)
Dec 16 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena
Dec 17 - TBA
Dec 18 - Dallas, TX - Nokia Live
Dec 19 - TBA
Dec 20 - Oklahoma City, OK - Bricktown Events Center

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Primer Black Release Single, Both Songs Online

PRIMER BLACK has released their debut two track single, BLOOD ON THE HEADLIGHTS. PRIMER BLACK is finalizing their tour to support the release of this single, and will be performing numerous dates, including shows with DOPE, OVERKILL, PRONG, and MURPHYS LAW while working on their full length record, due out in late spring 2006. Both songs from the single are available to listen to at their MySpace page and can also be purchased directly from their site at primerblack.com. Look for BLOOD ON THE HEADLIGHTS in stores near you in 4 to 6 weeks.

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Download Scavenger's "Grain" MP3 Online

Irish metal band SCAVENGER, currently signed to Sentinel Records, have posted on their website a new track entitled 'Grain' that can be downloaded. Go to scavenger.ie for more information or download the song directly here.

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Watch Soilwork's "Nerve" Video Online

Soilwork's latest video for "Nerve" from "Stabbing the Drama" can now be viewed on MTV.com.

Having just recently wrapped up a European tour with Hatesphere and Construcdead, Soilwork are a couple of dates into their North American tour with Darkane, Fear Factory, and Strapping Young Lad. Those tour dates remaining are as follows: More...

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ex-NIN Drummer Dillon Clarifies Somewhat

It turns out Nine Inch Nails drummer Jerome Dillon, who was replaced three weeks ago by Alex Carapetis after leaving the band following its October 1 performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, isn't sick at all. On his Web site on Friday, Dillon, who was said to have been undergoing treatment for an unspecified heart condition and was previously supposedly diagnosed as suffering from exhaustion and fatigue, revealed he's perfectly healthy. "Contrary to many published reports in the music press, I want to make it clear that my departure from the band has absolutely nothing to do with my health," he wrote, adding that he's no longer a member of Nine Inch Nails. "I've learned much about myself — and those around me (particularly in the last month) — and it's brought about many positive changes. Although I appreciate the concern, I am not sick or recuperating. I feel great (physically and otherwise) and am playing the best drums of my life right now."

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Ozzy's 'Crazy Train' Certified Gold Digital Single

Twenty three years after erupting around the world, OZZY OSBOURNE's signature song "Crazy Train" has entered the digital age with a bang by being certified as a gold digital single. The legendary track — featuring Ozzy's inimitable vocals and Randy Rhoads' blistering guitar leads — has now been certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).

As previously reported, Osbourne has lined up the following TV appearances to promote his upcoming "Under Cover" album:

Nov. 02 - "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (ABC)
Nov. 04 - "Showbiz Tonight" (CNN)
Nov. 11 - "Last Call with Carson Daly" (NBC)

Ozzy will also be a guest on an upcoming episode of "Too Late with Adam Corolla". More information will be made available soon.

Ozzy's new collection, "Under Cover", is scheduled for release today (November 1) as a DualDisc via Epic. The set includes newly completed covers of JOHN LENNON's "Woman", JOE WALSH's "Rocky Mountain Way" and the MOODY BLUES' "Go Now" along with 10 other cuts that were released earlier this year on the "Under Covers" disc of the Ozzy boxed set "Prince of Darkness".

On the DVD side, fans are treated to the featurette "Dinner With Ozzy and Friends," which finds him regaling his son Jack and MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister with tales of rock 'n' roll excess, according to Billboard.com. A video for Ozzy's cover of THE BEATLES' "In My Life" is also included.

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Drummer Officially Quits Nine Inch Nails

Jerome Dillon has now officially left Nine Inch Nails. He's been unable to play live with the band for some time due to health problems, but insists this isn't the reason for his decision.

Dillon was hospitalized more than once during the current Nine Inch Nails tour and underwent tests for an undisclosed heart condition. He was hospitalised previously after complaining onstage of chest pains. At the time he was diagnosed as suffering from exhaustion and fatigue.

Alex Carapetis stepped in for Dillon when he left the tour about 3 weeks ago. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

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Apocalyptica To Perform At Midem

Finnish cello-rockers APOCALYPTICA will be headliner of the prestigious opening night party for the "MIDEM - The World’s Music Market", set to take place January 22-26 in Cannes, France. Under the banner "Come hear. Finland," the evening will include a series of multi-genre, live concerts from today's hottest Finnish artists, to be performed on three separate stages. "Come hear. Finland" will take place on Sunday, January 22 in the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.

APOCALYPTICA's self-titled album was released in January via Universal. The CD includes a guest appearance by SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo on a song called "Betrayal/Forgiveness". The track, which is described by APOCALYPTICA's Perttu Kivilaakso as a "really fast, thrash metal-influenced song," marks the second time Lombardo has played on an APOCALYPTICA CD, having previously performed on 2003's "Reflections".

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Endstand Signs To Lifeforce Records

Lifeforce Records has officially signed a multiple album deal with Finnish hardcore/punk/rock outfit Endstand. The group's Lifeforce debut, currently untitled, will be available in March 2006. Here's a statement from Lifeforce CEO/President Stefan Luedicke:

"I'm very happy to welcome (back) Endstand to the family, a band I started my work in the music business with seven years ago on my old label Impression Records. This and the fact I consider the people in the band as personal friends makes me proud to work with them on their next albums."

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Keep of Kalessin Set Release Date For New Album

Norwegian black metallers KEEP OF KALESSIN, featuring Obsidian C. (a.k.a. Arnt Grønbech, also a touring guitarist for SATYRICON) on guitars/bass/synth, have set a March 27, 2006 release date for their new album, entitled "Armada". "KEEP OF KALESSIN has currently picked up working on the album and will finish it by 1st December," the band write on their web site. "A huge promo campaign is planned and the album is already anticipated as one of the best metal releases of 2006! Combining the atmosphere of EMPEROR's 'In the Nightside Eclipse' with a great dynamic production and the takeoffs in 'Come Damnation', you will experience chills down your spine on every song!!"

KEEP OF KALESSIN's "Armada" will be released via the Norwegian label Tabu Recordings, a division of Tuba Records. Vyl is playing drums on the album and a new bass player, Wizziac, is being introduced. MAYHEM singer Attila Chisar is doing some additional vocals, but he will not be the frontman anymore. The band will try out different vocalists in the studio to find the one who matches the music best. The group's complete lineup will be revealed when the recording sessions are completed.

KEEP OF KALESSIN's most recent mini-album, "Reclaim", was released in December 2003 through FaceFront Records. The group's first release since 1999's "Agnen: A Journey through the Dark" (Avantgarde), "Reclaim" has been described as a new milestone in Norwegian black metal by the Norwegian press. "Reclaim" is available in the U.S. through The End mail-order.

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Candlelight To Release Candlemass Catalogue

Candlelight Records today confirms the US license for six back catalog titles from Swedish doom legends Candlemass. Set for release in February, the titles include four currently unavailable albums, a live record and the band's cd/dvd collection.

"Epicus Doomicus Metallicus" stands as one of doom metal's true milestone recordings. Originally released in 1986, the record has been completely remastered and will include a live bonus disc circa 1988 clocking in at over 51 minutes. In stores February 7, Stonerrock says "it defined a genre and still remains a well-loved and esential metal album more than sixteen frigging years after it came out."

"Ancient Dreams," also remastered and featuring live bonus material, saw original release in 1988 and was the second album to feature vocalist Messiah Marcolin. Album opener "Mirror Mirror" with "Darkness in Paradise" and "The Bells of Acheron," now all fan favorites, further extended the band's genius epic signature. In stores February 7, All Music Guide calls the album "compelling."

"Doomed for Live" features seventeen songs recorded during the band's 2001 reunion tour (that further led to their current reunion). The hugely successful European run celebrated the band's legendary status. The record also hits stores February 7.

"Nightfall," the band's brilliant second album, introduced Marcolin to the world and today continues to be one of the band's most popular records. Originally released 1987, it has been remastered and features a bonus disc including rare demo plus studio and additional live footage previously unavailable. In stores February 21, an interview with the band as well video for "Bewitched" has also been added.

The conceptual album "Tales of Creation" found original release in 1989. Including "The Edge of Heaven" that Doom-metal.com calls "one of Candlemass' best songs ever," the reissue features more rarere demo material as well video for "Dark Reflections." Also in stores February 21, the album with the cd/dvd Essential Doom (featuring nearly 20 Candlemass classics!) nearly complete Candlemass' respected and prolific recording career.

Formed in 1985, All Music Guide says, "Candlemass helped reintroduce the lumbering power chords of Black Sabbath to an entire generation of post-New Wave of British Heavy Metal and post-thrash metalheads, almost single-handedly writing the handbook for the modern doom metal movement in the process." The band's latest album, simply titled "Candlemass," was released earlier this year via Nuclear Blast.

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Dew Scented Renew Deal With Nuclear Blast

Dew Scented signed a new deal for further albums with Nuclear Blast. The band just toured with Nevermore across Europe, in November they will embark on an US trip with Vader, before they will come back to Europe again in February. The picture shows the guys with Nuclear Blast employees during the signing of the contract in the Rockfabrik Ludwigsburg at the end of the Nevermore tour.

In other news, Dew-Scented will play another Europe Tour in 2006. The confirmed dates: More...

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Corey Taylor's AIM Interview Posted Online

Slipknot's Corey Taylor recently had a one-on-one conversation with the folks at AOL about the fans and their upcoming live album, "9.0: Live," in stores tomorrow. Click here to read his AIM interview.

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Roadrunner Celebrates 25th Anniversary In Chicago

If you live in the Chicago area, don't miss a special Roadrunner Anniversary Party at Delilah's, this Tuesday night.

The full scoop:
- Roadrunner records 25th Anniversary party
- Tuesday, November 1st at 9pm
- Free "Roadrunner 25th Anniversary Ale" from 9pm-10pm
- 25 years worth of free giveaways all night long, 9pm-2am
- Be the fist to hear the brand new Slipknot 9.0 live cd
- First 25 people to attend recieve a free roadrunner anniversary gift
- Must be 21

Delilah's
2771 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL
773-472-2771

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Amon Amarth Looking Forward To Tour With COB

The following message was posted on the official Amon Amarth website:

"Alright, just a week left until we head out on tour again! Starting with two off shows half-way; on Iceland. It was hard to put a set together with the time limit we have (30 min) but it is a deadly intense set! It's going to be cool to come back to North American soil again after two years and we look forward touring with Children of bodum and Trivium. It's going to be an awesome ride with many of the shows already sold out!
Remember to be there early since we're first up to play!
See you in the pit!"

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Marduk Post Deathmarch Tour Photos Online

Marduk has photos from the latest part of their Deathmarch Tour. Check out the gallery at www.marduk.nu.

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New Primal Fear Album #65 In German Charts

Primal Fear have posted the following message on their official website:

"Thank you all for your support to make 'Seven Seals' a great success! Today we got the news, that our new album 'Seven Seals' charted in the German Album Charts on Pos. 65 in far more difficult times for Metal than ever in the charts! We hope, to announce more chart entries from Europe later this week!

"Now, we’re really looking forward to bring the songs of 'Seven Seals' to the stages of Europe together with Helloween. The tour starts in late November!

"Let’s have a drink, thank you all again & see you soon!
Stefan, Tom, Randy, Ralf & Mat
Primal Fear"

Upcoming Primal Fear tour dates with Helloween: More...

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Dream Theater Announce More Asian Tour Dates

Dream Theater have announced some of the latest confirmed 2006 tour dates in Asia. So far, the confirmed Asian dates are as follows:

Jan. 07 Osaka, Japan - Grand Cube
Jan. 08 Fukuoka, Japan - Shimin Hall
Jan. 09 Hiroshima, Japan - Aster
Jan. 11 Nagoya, Japan - Aich Geijutsu Theater
Jan. 12 Tokyo, Japan - Kokusai Forum
Jan. 13 Tokyo, Japan - Kokusai Forum
Jan. 15 Osaka, Japan - Grand Cube
Jan. 17 Yokohama, Japan - Blitz
Jan. 19 Seoul, Korea - Olympic Fencing Gymnasim
Jan. 21 Taipei, Taiwan - Hsinchung Gymnasium
Jan. 23 Hong Kong - HITEC Exhibition Hall
Jan. 25 Bangkok, Thailand - Impact Arena Exhibition and Convention Centre
Jan. 27 Singapore - Singapore Indoor Stadium
Jan. 29 Jakarta, Indonesia - Istora Senayan, Gelora Bung Karno

Other upcoming Dream Theater dates: More...

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Green Carnation Clip From New Album Posted Online

The first sound-clip from Green Carnation next album, "Acoustic Verses", is now available online. The short clip is the very first available for the public, after the band has been working hard in the studio this summer. The material is so fresh, it's not been mixed or mastered. "But you could see it as a teaser for those interested in the band", singer Kjetil Nordhus says.

"Acoustic Verses" is to be released late this year on new label, SubLife Productions.

The clip, together with clips of other future SubLife releases can be found at www.sublifeproductions.com.

In other Green Carnation news, photos from the band's appearance at The Day of the Equinox in Toronto has been posted online. Pictures include those from the gigs, soundcheck, backstage and more.
Check out the gallery at www.dayoftheequinox.com/galleries.html.

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