Mudvayne Streams New Album Online, Posts New Video

Mudvayne's upcoming album, "The New Game," is streaming online in its entirety on Yahoo Music. The album will be in stores next Tuesday, November 18th.

Mudvayne have premiered the video for their single "Do What You Do" at MTV2.com, which you can also watch below. More...

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Of Machines Recording Rise Records Debut

Atlanta, GA experimental hardcore band Of Machines is currently in the studio recording their debut for Rise Records, with whom they recently signed. The band entered Chango Gridlock Studios in Casselberry, Florida this week to track the full-length, which will be available in early-2009. For now, you can check out two demo songs on the band's MySpace page.

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Blood I Bleed Recording New Album

Dutch hardcore thrash/grind band Blood I Bleed has entered the studio to record their debut full-length, tentatively entitled "Gods Out Of Monsters." The band has recorded 23 songs including several older tunes, re-recorded this time with singer Rosco (also ex-My Minds Mine) who joined the Dutch trio two years ago. The album also features a cover of Enemy Soils song "Lost."

The release date for the album is set for early 2009 via Selfmadegod Records (CD) and Fast & Furious (LP), with artwork handled by Nabbe (Insult) who previously did work for Regurgitate, Collision, Reproach and other notable acts.

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Black Tide Replaces Guitarist Alex Nuñez

Black Tide bassist Zakk Sandler has issued an update explaining why guitarist Alex Nuñez left the band earlier this year.

"Alex had different ideas as to the direction that we are going and wasn't happy with the style," writes Sandler. "We made a mutual decision and felt that it would be best if we changed members now instead of years later and avoided stupid amounts of drama. He is still a close friend and we wish him all the luck in the world toward future endeavours.

"We have our very close friend Austin Diaz playing guitar for us; he is a great new addition to our group and a nice breath of fresh air to the dynamic that is Black Tide," he adds. "We hope you all love and welcome him as much as we do."

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Algaion Reunites and Signs To Pulverised Records

After a great long decade of silence, Swedish melodic black metal band ALGAION has reunited and preparations for a new full-length album are underway.

Previously busy on his stint with other bands (Hypocrisy, Pain, etc) and also currently in Swedish power metal band Morifade, Mathias Kamijo decided that it was time to resurrect the ghost of ALGAION and brought it back to life in 2008 together with founding member Mårten Björkman.

New blood has since joined the ALGAION camp, with current members from Corporation 187, Viktor Klint and Robert Eng, contributing on guitars and drums respectively, and Tobias Leffler (previously in Vergelmer and N.C.O) on bass.

Pulverized Records commented on the signing: "It is our great pleasure to have ALGAION join the ranks of the Pulverised Records roster; we are very excited and definitely look forward to a great working releationship with such a veteran class act!"

ALGAION is:

Mathias Kamijo - Guitars
Mårten Björkman - Vocals

Session Members:
Viktor Klint (Coporation 187) - Guitars
Robert Eng (Coporation 187) - Drums
Tobias Leffler (previously in Vergelmer and N.C.O) - Bass

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Supreme Chaos Records Presents A Night Of Doom

Supreme Chaos Records has announced "A Night Of Doom," a highly demanded package of doom bands that can be seen at Club Zentral in Stuttgart on the 14th of November, 2008. Ahab, Black Shape Of Nexus and Dust share the stage on this special doom event.

Here are the details:

14.11.2008 Stuttgart (GER), Club Zentral
Ahab, Black Shape Of Nexus, Dust
Doors: 19:30 - Beginning: 20:30
Tickets: 12,- EUR

For more information, visit doom-nights.de.

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Antagonist Frontman Posts Video Message Online

Antagonist frontman Carlos Mencia has posted a new video message online regarding the bands current situations and general goings on with Antagonist. You can check it out below. More...

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Steelheart Posts Video For "LOL" Online

American rockers Steelheart has posted their latest music video, "LOL" online. You can check it out below. The song comes from the bands latest album, "Good 2B Alive." More...

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God Forbid Posts New Studio Footage Online

New Jersey based metallers God Forbid has posted video footage of the band recording their brand new studio album, entitled, "Earthsblood." You can check it out below. More...

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Opeth Posts "Burden" Video Online

Progressive metal band Opeth has posted their new music video online for the song, "Burden." You can check it out below. The song comes from the band's latest album, "Watershed," and was directed by Lasse Hoile. More...

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Kalmah Begins Writing New Material

Finnish metallers Kalmah have posted the following message online:

"As many of you might have noticed there has been a media silence for a while in Kalmah camp and there is a reason. We have been writing material for the sixth Kalmah album which will be recorded during spring 2009.

"Inspiration has not let us down and we have all in all five songs in the process. So where we are going with the new stuff? At this point all I can say we like the new songs and if we like them we know there will be some fans to feel likewise."

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Armored Saint Announces California Show

Armored Saint bassist Joey Vera has posted the following message online:

"Armored Saint is announcing a hometown show next March.

"We're playing a headline show at the Key Club in Hollywood, CA on Friday, March 6th, 2009. It is a warm up show for us before we head off to do the Australian tour with DEATH ANGEL. Tix will go fast as they are ON SALE NOW!!!!!!!!!!

"This is the only date we have scheduled for the US soil for 2009."

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Led Zeppelin Members Will Tour w/ Different Name

Gigwise.com has issued the following report from Jason Gregory:

A band featuring Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham would not go by the name of LED ZEPPELIN, a spokesperson for Page has said.

Jones revealed last month that the former Led Zeppelin stars planned to tour minus their frontman after ROBERT PLANT ruled himself out of any further performances.

The revelation caused many fans to speculate whether the trio would be called Led Zeppelin or go by another name.

When asked about the collaboration, an unnamed spokesperson for Page’s management company, Qprime, told Rolling Stone: “Whatever this is, it is not Led Zeppelin. Not without the involvement of Robert Plant.”

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Paul Di'Anno Reschedules U.S. Dates

Paul Di'Anno has posted the following message online via his official Myspace:

"Unfortunately and due to reasons totally beyond my control it now seems that the entire USA tour is gonna have to be rescheduled until another period during 2009.

"I am really really sorry to the many people who have already purchased tickets and made arrangements to get to the tour and I am well and truly pissed off that this has happened, but please bear with me until the whole thing gets resolved and I'll be seeing you there in the USA soonest.

"I'd also like to express my best thanks, gratitude and appreciation to Chuck and all at Artists Worldwide for all of their hard work and commitment.

"More news to follow.

"Cheers, Paul."

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Agrypnie Bassist Departs

Bass player Carsten has left AGRYPNIE due to time constraints. Bass duties have been taken over by Patrick who also used to play bass in NOCTE OBDUCTA.

In more positive band news, the band has relaunched their website, which has been updated with the artwork of the last album "EXIT."

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Nocte Obducta Posts Video Trailer For Final Album

A video trailer for NOCTE OBDUCTA's upcoming farewell album, "Sequenzen einer Wanderung," is available online and can be viewed below.

"Sequenzen einer Wanderung" will be available in a special edition wood box as well as a limited vinyl version.

The wood box contains:

- CD in woodbox with special front print
- 12 pages booklet rough-textured paper
- 12 pages booklet with liner notes
- Limited to 1000 copies, numbered
- Including additional Poster + Button (IF ORDERED AT SCR) More...

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Stuck Mojo Posts Tour Documentary Online

Rap metal legends Stuck Mojo has posted a two part video online documenting their October 24th show in Berlin, Germany. You can check it out below. Stuck Mojo's new album, "The Great Revival" will be released on November 28th via Napalm Records. More...

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Theory Of A Deadman Announces Tour Dates

Theory Of A Deadman will be heading out on the road soon along with Framing Hanley for a North American tour.

The tour dates are as follows:

November 25 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
November 26 - Orono, Maine @ Ultra Lounge
November 28 - Buffalo, NY @ The Towen Ballroom
November 29 - Covington, KY @ Madison Theatre
November 30 - Cleveland, OH @ House Of Blues
December 1 - E. Lansing, MI @ Small Planet
December 3 - Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
December 4 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
December 5 - Fort Meyers, Florida @ City Of Palms Park (WJBX XMAS Ball)
December 7 - Tampa, Florida @ Ford Amphitheatre (97X Next Big Thing)
December 08 - Knoxville, TN Valarium
December 10 - Omaha, NE @ Club Roxbury
December 12 - Bismarck, ND @ Bismarck Civic Centre Exibit Hall
December 13 - Fargo, ND @ The Venue
December 14 - Sioux Falls, SD @ Ramkota Exhibit Hall
December 17 - Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

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Ozzy Osbourne Looking For A Foulmouthed Child

According to Anorak.co.uk, OZZY OSBOURNE is looking for foul-mouthed seven-year old to play him in a TV show. Says a source at The Osbournes: Loud And Dangerous: “Our mini Ozzy will need a Brummie accent and dark hair. The script contains strong adult language that must be performed in a believable and compelling way.”

According to Variety, Fox has ordered six episodes of The Osbournes: Loud And Dangerous - an hour long variety show to be hosted by Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and their kids, Jack and Kelly.

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Satan's Classic Debut Album To Be Reissued

Metal Mind Productions has announced the reissued of NWOBHM power thrash band Satan's debut release, "Court In The Act."

Satan is one of the most important groups that emerged in the early NWOBHM era. Their unique mixture of heavy and power metal spirit with thrash riffage brought a handful of unforgettable tunes and revolutionized heavy music as we know it. "Court in the Act" is their debut release and in the same time their highlight, containing ten tracks (including the intro) and over 40 minutes of music that was absolutely groundbreaking for a 1983 release. Satan managed to come up with a sound that was way ahead of their own time. The songs were melodic, but in the same time very aggressive – a sign of an upcoming revolution. Both guitarists, Russ Tippins and Steve Ramsey, delivered an amazing performance – although their styles were completely different, the duo managed to perfectly balance their playing and introduce a handful of timeless riffs and solos. The best example of the band's impressive guitar virtuosity can be heard in the sharp and heavy tune "Break Free," which features a dazzling 3-minute solo. Other highlights include the intensive "No Turning Back," the atmospheric "Alone in the Docks," and the epic instrumental track "Ritual."

"Court in the Act" remains one of Satan's best releases, as well as one of the most unappreciated – even though the album hit the stores immediately before the thrash metal explosion, being somewhat a pioneer on the scene, it failed to gain the proper popularity it deserved. Most critics claim that this LP was just a bit too much for the average listener in 1983, when even such bands as Judas Priest and Iron Maiden played music nowhere near as dynamic and aggressive as Satan.

Now, thanks to this exclusive re-edition of "Court in the Act", you can once again experience one of the best releases in the history of metal. The new digipack edition includes 3 bonus tracks and is digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on a golden disc, and limited to numerated 1000 copies. Metal Mind Productions will release the album on November 24th in Europe and January 20, 2009 in the USA (via MVD).

Here is the tracklisting for Satan's reissue of "Court In The Act": More...

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