Madball Touring Eastern Europe

Madball is currently touring Eastern Europe. Here are the latest tour dates:

17.11. Moscow - Tochka (Russia)
18.11. St. Petersburg - Roks Club (Russia)
19.11. Jyväskylä - Tanssisali Lutakko (Finland)
20.11. Helsinki - Nosturi (Finland)
21.11. Riga - Melna Piektdiena (Latvia)
22.11. Belgrad - SKC (Serbia)
23.11. Sofia - Blue Box (Bulgaria)
24.11. Bucharest - Club Fabrica (Romania)

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The Answer's Letterman Performance Video Online

You can now watch THE ANSWER's performance on last Friday's episode of The Late Show with David Letterman below. The video is not an official video, however.

THE ANSWER - "Never Too Late" - Live on Letterman (unofficial video): More...

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Devian Announces New Album Title

After their much-lauded debut album “Ninewinged Serpent” in 2007 and a comprehensive European tour with Polish death metal overlords Vader, Sweden’s blackened death/thrash commando DEVIAN, who feature former Marduk members Legion (vocals) and Emil Dragutinovic (drums) in their ranks, return with a second album, "God To The Illfated." "God To The Illfated" will be released in Europe on the following dates:

GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / BENELUX: December 12, 2008.
DENMARK / NORWAY: December 15, 2008.
SPAIN / PORTUGAL: December 16, 2008.
SWEDEN / FINLAND: December 17, 2008.
FRANCE: January 05, 2009.
ITALY: January 16, 2009.
UK / GREECE / REST OF EUROPE: January 19, 2009.

Recorded once again at Art Decay Studio with Rickard Kottelin, DEVIAN this time around decided to hook up with Hypocrisy / Pain mastermind Peter Tägtgren for further production duties and the intense mixdown of the album at The Abyss Studio (Immortal, Marduk, Dimmu Borgir, etc.), while mastering was once again taken care of by Peter In De Betou / Tailor Maid Production (Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquillity, etc.).

Frontman Legion comments on the creation of DEVIAN’s sophomore album:

"'God To The Illfated' is the result of DEVIAN fusing together as its own powerhouse. Having the luxury of making music together with one's best friends made the new songs step up to a whole different league throughout the writing sessions: we all bled everything into the album, everything that we knew was DEVIAN and explored as much new ground as we could. The extensive touring we did last spring showed us what really works for us....jacked up and confident from slaughter on the road we let all the fire from the live-shows translate onto the songs and the recording-sessions 'til we all felt that unbeatable feeling of grand accomplishment. The feeling that we had a really special beast of an album on our hands."

DEVIAN has additionally also being confirmed to appear on the "Winterfest" 2009 tour in January with Deicide, Samael, Vader and label mates Zonaria. See below for all upcoming Devian tour dates: More...

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Demon Hunter's "45 Days" Screenings Announced

A number of screenings of Demon Hunter's upcoming "45 Days" DVD have been announced:

BOSTON
Newbury Comics Norwood, MA location
Tuesday, November 25th @ 7:00 PM

Come to Newbury Comics in Norwood, MA store for a special Demon Hunter event. Purchase Demon Hunter's new 45 Days 2-DVD/CD set at an extra low price starting at 10 AM on Nov. 25th at the Norwood, MA store and you'll get a limited edition autographed copy and/or a bonus poster while supplies last. Then, at 7 PM that night, they'll be screening the film on their Hi-Def screen. Autographed DVDs, posters & special pricing will be available at the Norwood, MA store only on 11/25.

PORTLAND
Tuesday, November 25th @ 7:00 PM
CD World
3215 W 11th Suite B
Eugene OR 97402
Phone (541) 683-6902

Receive a free limited edition poster with purchase at the event (while supplies last) as well as free pizza.

PHOENIX
Tuesday, November 25th @ 7:00 PM
Zia Records
2510 W. Thunderbird Road
Phoenix, AZ 85023

Receive a free limited edition poster with purchase at the event (while supplies last).

SACRAMENTO
Tuesday, November 25th @ 7:00 PM
Dimple
2433 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95825

Receive a free limited edition poster with purchase at the event (while supplies last).

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Reign Supreme Posts Making Of "Testing The Limits"

REIGN SUPREME has posted a "Making of 'Testing the Limits...'" video online. You can watch Reign Supreme record their new album "Testing The Limits of the Infinite" in the video, which can be viewed below.

The album will be released on Deathwish Inc. in early 2009. More...

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Fair To Midland Working On New Material

Fair To Midland is working on new material. They've issued the following update on it:

"The writing process is well underway for the as-yet-unnamed followup to 'Fables.' This is particularly exciting for us because it will be our first album of all-new material since we released 'inter.funda.stifle' 4 years ago. We are more focused than I can remember being in quite some time, and working more like we did back when we were writing for inter.funda, feeling like there's no direction we can't take. "If it feels right and sounds cool, do it" seems to be the motto of the moment.

"The sound so far seems to be going in a little bit darker and more cynical direction, probably a result of 2 years of roughing it on the road, but it's not without some cool tongue-in-cheek moments as well.

"We're looking forward to letting everybody hear some stuff, but until then here's some great photos by Isaac Flores to at least give you guys a peek at what we're up to."

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Enslaved Films "The Watcher" Video

Norwegian metallers Enslaved recently shot a music video for the song, "The Watcher" in Sweden with the Grammy Award winning director Patric Ullaeus. The band has posted the following report about Ullaeus and the video itself:

“When we got the chance to work with Patric and Revolver, we grasped it with all ten hands. His works are very impressive. We were first exposed to him through Dimmu’s latest video - the whole thing was very professional and remained ‘tasty’ within the fantasy framework. Our previous videos have been do-it-yourself and we have never worked with special effects on such a high level before. The video is built upon a dual development: the band performing the song in parallel with a story line. The story is based upon [lead singer/bassist] Grutle’s lyrics for ‘The Watcher’ and the story is written out in a co-operation between Grutle and [guitarist/songwriter] Ivar [Bjørnson] from the band, and director Patric Ullaeus. Without spoiling the surprise, the video story follows the lines of the lyrics – the individual’s struggle for truth and liberation, about revealing the real chains of existence and breaking them.”

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Taproot Posts "Wherever I Stand" Video Online

Taproot has uploaded their latest music video online for the song, "Wherever I Stand." You can check it out below. The song is from the bands latest album, "Our Long Road Home" which entered the Billboard charts at number 65 after selling 7,700 copies. More...

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Khann Wrapping Up Two New Videos

Khann is currently in post-production for two music videos soon to be released. The band also is planning a plethora of upcoming tours, including possible West Coast, European and Canadian runs. A US tour for early 2009 is in the works and will be announced soon.

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Just For Fun

"Guitar Praise" Coming Soon!

Christian electronic companies seem as though they're not shy about using the popularity and style of successful video games to create their own, having previously given their own spins on Zelda, Super Mario Brothers and even Doom! Coming soon however is a new game entitled, "Guitar Praise" which looks strangely familiar and features songs from many Christian rock artists. Check out the trailer below. More...

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Austrian Death Machine To Release Christmas Song

Austrian Death Machine has posted the following message online:

"This year, the holidays will be brutalized by Ahhnold and the Austrian Death Machine crew. In our efforts to make Christmas "metal," "brutal," and other choice adjectives, I will be releasing the rendition of the holiday classic 'Jingle Bells'. Also on the single is the soon-to-be classic, 'Get To The Choppa', and Austrian Death Machine's cover of JUDAS PRIEST's 'Hell Bent For Leather.'

"Ahhnold was quoted as saying: 'Why write a new song, when I can take whatever one I want? Give me that guitar you girly man!'

"Look out for the Austrian Death Machine Xmas EP to be available on November 25th!"

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Vader To Record New Album In March

Peter Wiwczarek, frontman of Polish death metal legends Vader has posted the following update online:

"Long time since I had a chance to talk to you.... You know but the reasons. You know how much has changed in the band, so I'm sure you understand the situation... What I can promise you all is, that since the big change on www.vader.pl - which is soon gonna happen - I will regular drop some news from Vader Commando. We're gonna also add way more short video reports or clips - which are so much popular format today. You should be enough satisfied.

"What's new in Vader? You know for sure about all the personal changes in lineup. We just finished two-weeks tour in Baltic States and Scandinavia with GRAVE, ZONARIA and ZABBADIAH CROWS, which was "baptism in fire" for new Vader, which is now: Wacek "Vogg" - guitar; Reyash -b.g ; Paul - drums and me (vocals/guitar). Since the first shows in Lithuania and Latvia the new members show how passion and feeling are important to perform metal on stage! Personally it was like pumping fresh blood into my veins... I was feeling like we were on Vader's first tour. With the same lineup we'll hit again in January with DEICIDE, SAMAEL and DEVIAN. To play with the friends form yet early 90's must be something unholy!!!! IT WILL BE SPECIALL!!!!

"We open new chapter in Vader's history in December: Necropolis!!! In Hertz Studios we're gonna record 4 - 5 song demo for the upcoming new full length. This is nothing but checking out new sounds and different way of work in studio. It's not gonna be official, thou' we'll put a song on our site for you to listen to. The ultimate recordings are booked for March 2009 and Necropolis will be produced by Tue Madsen (who previously worked with such bands as MOONSPELL, HATESPHERE, THE HAUNTED, GOREFEST, HEAVEN SHALL BURN and many more) in Anfarm Studio in Denmark. The title of the album-which is the very first Vader's song ever - is chosen not by chance. It will be connected with recordings like De Profundis or Litany with themes of Forgotten Worlds, Mythos or Ancient Powers still living in humans sub consciousness.

"Just mentioned few titles: 'Devour', 'Dark Heart' or 'Forgotten' (all written by Harry Maat). Pawel Frelik - the Voice of Truth in the band - is also gonna put some lines on the album... We'd like to change Necropolis designs as well making the "overall view" in old style of metal. Of course - I'll keep informing you about the progress. As I promised...."

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Bare Infinity Announces New Vocalist, Angel

Greek atmospheric power metal band Bare Infinity has announced a new singer, Angel, after many auditions. Here's what the band had to say:

"We are very happy to announce that Bare Infinity have chosen a new Singer!

"First of all we would like to thank all the girls that have auditioned these past months and a very special thanx to the girls that showed up at todays , final day of auditions!
All of them had truly unique and great voices and we wish them every luck in the future with their plans! Thank you!

"As for Bare Infinitys new singer ! It is always known that great suprises alwasy wait until last to be revealed!
And today Our final applicant definately rocked us !

"So without further delay BARE INFINITY would like to welcome to out family our new singer ANGEL! Congratulations and welcome aboard!"

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Guns N Roses Posts New Single "Better" Online

Guns N Roses's new single, "Better" is now streaming online at Q104.3 FM radio station. You can check it out by clicking here. The song is the second to be officialy leaked from the long awaited album, "Chinese Democracy" which is schedule to hit the shelves on November 23rd. Other release dates are listed below.

Americas:
Brazil: November 27th
Canada: November 23rd
Colombia: November 23rd
Mexico: November 24th

Europe:
Austria: November 21st
Belgium: November 21st
Denmark: November 24th
Finland: November 23rd
France: November 22nd
Germany: November 22nd
Greece: November 24th
Ireland: November 21st
Italy: November 21st
Netherlands: November 21st
Norway: November 22nd
Poland: November 21st
Portugal: November 24th
Spain: November 25th
Sweden: November 24th
Switzerland: November 21st
UK: November 24th

Asia and Australia:
Australia: November 21st
Japan: November 22nd

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First Bands Announced For U.K.'s Hammerfest

Hammerfest, which is to be held in Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, North Wales on April 24th - 25th has announced their first batch of acts. The first bands confirmed for the festival are Saxon, Skindred, Cathedral, Bullet For My Valentine, Hammerfall, Sabbat, Dream Evil, Trigger The Bloodshed, Alestorm, Tyr, Exit Ten, Annotations Of An Autopsy and Grand Magus. More bands and details will be announced shortly.

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My Dying Bride Reveals New Album Title

British doom metallers My Dying Bride has announced that the title of their new studio album will be, "For Lies I Sire." No release date has been confirmed just yet but the band has revealed the tracklisting which is as follows:

"Fall With Me"
"My Body, A Funeral"
"The Lies I Sire"
"Bring Me Victory"
"Echoes From A Hollow Soul"
"ShadowHaunt"
"Santuario Di Sangue"
"A Chapter In Loathing"
"Death Triumphant"

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Satyricon Reveals North American Album Release

Norwegian black metal legends Satyricon will be releasing their brand new studio album, "The Age Of Nero" in North America on January 13th it was revealed today. The album is available now in Europe and the band has released a music video for the song, "Black Crow On A Tombstone" which you can check out below. More...

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Motorhead Posts "Rock Out" Video Online

Rock legends Motorhead has posted a new music video online for the song, "Rock Out." You can check it out below. The song comes from the bands latest album, "Motorizer" which was released last August. More...

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Marc Rizzo Anounces Solo Tour Dates

Soulfly/Cavalera Conspiracy guitarist Marc Rizzo has posted the following solo dates for December:

12/05 – Sonar – Baltimore, MD
12/06 – Market St. Music Hall (Vault Stage) – Greensboro, NC
12/07 – Club Europa – Brooklyn, NY (Free All Ages Show w/ Merauder)
12/19 – Plan B – Danville, VA
12/20 – Volume 11 – Raleigh, NC

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Negative Reaction Rejoined by Former Drummer

NYC godfathers of sludge Negative Reaction have announced the recent return of drummer John "Old Mac" MacDonald to the fold. He is considered by many to be the definitive Negative Reaction drummer, having played on their landmark "Under The Ancient Penalty" CD.

As the band continues gigging in support of their newest doom metal classic "Tales From The Insomniac" (Spare Change Records) they are also working on new material for an upcoming four-way split CD with soon to be announced bands.

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Propagandhi Completes New Album

After entering the studio earlier this fall, Canada's Propagandhi has completed work on a new album, their first since 2005's Potemkin City Limits. Bassist Todd Kowalski had the following to say:

"For the first time in the last 10 years we have completed a record on schedule! It is a killer record! Everything went really well. We're really excited for everyone to hear it. We will begin touring all over the place in February 2009. Prepare yourself!"

An early-2009 release through Fat Wreck Chords is expected.

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Nidrike's "Blodsarv" Delayed Again

Nidrike's upcoming full-length album "Blodsarv" has been delayed yet again. Here's what the Gorgoth had to say about the delays:

"'Blodsarv' wont be released by Black Plague Records, and we wont get into any reasons why, but we are looking for another label that is interested in releasing this album that was supposed to be released in May. Everything is finished and ready for the printers.

"Some good news is that we are recording our new MCD at the moment."

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Wardruna Signs To Indie Recordings

Indie Recordings recently announced the signing of Wardruna for the release of their debut album, "Runaljod - Gap Var Ginnunga," which is due out on January 19, 2009.

The idea of Wardruna began to take shape in 2002 as a project where founder and main man Einar Kvitrafn Selvik (Jotunspor, Gorgoroth, Sahg etc.) could work with a musical expression and instrumentation very different from what his involvements in various metal bands would allow. Naturally, it also became a place where his passion for and practice of Norse paganism and runes could be combined with music.

In the spring of 2007 the project started to attract attention after it was featured on the soundtrack of the much publicized "True Norwegian Black Metal" documentary about Gaahl (Trelldom, Gorgoroth etc.) by Peter Beste and Vice Films. Despite no releases or live appearances, Wardruna has since then gathered a respectable and perhaps surprisingly diverse following.

Now, after nearly six years in the making, the long awaited debut album of Wardruna is finally finished. It is the first album in the planned "Runaljod" trilogy, which will musically interpret the runes of the elder futhark. This highly visual music is hard to place into any specific genre. The style can perhaps be described as a curious blend of folk, world and ambient music, but without being limited by the sometimes restricted scope of these genres.

"Runaljod - gap var Ginnunga" has a very profound and unique sound that consist of a wide array of instruments, some of which are seldom used nowadays. A few examples include deer hide frame drums, mouth harp, goat horns, lur, Hardanger fiddle and tagelharpe ("Viking fiddle"). Sounds of more unorthodox "instruments" like trees, stones and fire are also incorporated into the music, and it's all topped off with powerful vocal performances from no less than three vocalists.

The album was produced and engineered by Kvitrafn himself in his own, aptly named, Fimbulljóð studio. Many of the recording sessions were executed outdoors at carefully selected locations with instruments or natural sounds that are relevant to the different runes.

The band's new label, Indie Recordings, comments: "Working with Wardruna has proven to be extremely rewarding, and their friendly and professional attitude is an example for others to follow. It is an honour for Indie Recording to have this special act on our roster, bringing depth and meaning to our catalogue by putting in context the very origin of Black Metal."

In a press statement the band comments the signing and the upcoming album:

"This is an ideal partnership for Wardruna; not only will the music be distributed and promoted in the manner it deserves, we also get to work with the fine people at Indie Recordings here in ....Norway..... They have proven themselves to be very professional and dedicated to their work and I am very pleased to be able to work with them and totally confident that this is the right label for Wardruna."

You can check out some of Wardruna's material on their MySpace page.

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