Ulcerate Completes New Album

New Zealand's Ulcerate has finished recording their new album, "Everything Is Fire." Scheduled for an early-2009 release via Willowtip Records, Ulcerate's second full-length album further refines and expands their work on 2008's "Of Fracture and Failure."

The band has posted two new tracks on their MySpace page.

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Hull Signs To The End Records

THE END RECORDS has announced the signing of Brooklyn heavy metallers HULL. The hard-working quintet has made a name for themselves in the New York underground over the past few years and will be a welcome addition to THE END's growing family of diverse artists. The band comments:

"We are very excited to be signing to The End, as we are a very hands-on, do-it-yourself band, and they seem to work that way as a record label. Besides, we wouldn't sign with anyone that we couldn't go have a few beers with!"

HULL's first release for THE END will be a full-length entitled "Sole Lord," the followup to 2007's self-released "Viking Funeral" EP. More...

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The Eyes Of A Traitor Posts New Song Online

English newcomers THE EYES OF A TRAITOR just put a new song, "Escape These Walls," on their MySpace page.

The band also has a number of tour dates lined up for next year, which are as follows:

Jan 15 2009 - Rockbar - DONCASTER (UK)
Jan 24 2009 - LBSU - LUTON (UK)
Jan 31 2009 - Rios - LEEDS (UK)
Feb 17 2009 - Classic Grand - GLASGOW (UK)
Feb 18 2009 - Warehouse - MIDDELSBOROUGH (UK)
Feb 19 2009 - Music Box - MANCHESTER (UK)
Feb 20 2009 - Marquee - HERTFORD (UK)
Feb 28 2009 - Carling Academy - NEWCASTLE (UK)
Mar 28 2009 - Face Bar - READING (UK)
Apr 16 2009 - Engine Rooms - BRIGHTON (UK)

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Dofka Parts Ways with Guitarist Stu Dowling

Ohio's Dofka have issued the following updates regarding the departure of guitarist Stu Dowling and their upcoming album:

"We've been quite busy playing shows, recording tracks for tribute cds, rehearsing, writing new material, working on the DOFKA cd. Andrew went to Texas to play some Acoustic shows with Forest Of The Soul. Jim recording and producing Vicious Cycle and The Illustrations. It's been non-stop! We've been meaning to post an update for quite some time, please forgive us. Here's what's happening:" More...

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Hanzel Und Gretyl Announces European Tour

New York's HANZEL UND GRETYL will be touring Europe in January the confirmed dates are as follows:

1/22 - Eindhoven, Netherlands - Dynamo
1/23 - Leeuwarden, Netherlands - Romein
1/24 - Oss, Netherlands - Groene Engel
1/25 - Templeuve, Belgium - La Mare Aux Diables
1/26 - Mulhouse, France - Le Noumatrouf
1/27 - Paris, France - La Scene Bastille
1/28 - Toulouse, France - Havana Cafe
1/30 - Perpignan, France - Le Crock ’More
1/31 - Barcelona, Spain - Salamandra 2

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Metallica Finally Confirms Guitar Hero Game

Metallica has finally confirmed the heavily rumored all-Metallica Guitar Hero game. Here's the announcement from the band:

"Yes, we know, it's the worst kept secret in rock-n-roll but we're here now to finally confirm that there will indeed be an all-Metallica Guitar Hero game released in the first half (!?) of 2009. Guitar Hero Metallica allows you to play as us in either single instrument or band career game modes in your choice of some famous settings (Tushino Airfield anyone?) or new venues with in the round staging. Included are 28 Metallica songs along with a few from some of our buddies like as Alice in Chains, the Foo Fighters, Slayer, Machine Head and Queen. There is also an all new Expert+ difficulty setting featuring two bass drum kick pedals (!!!) along with all the gameplay modes from Guitar Hero World Tour.

"Over the next few months, we're going to be updating you with track listings, more features, of course how and when you can get the game, and some cool previews of the game right here on the site. As you've heard us say before, keep checking back for more details!"

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Nidrike's "Blodsarv" To Be Released Soon

Nidrike has decided to work with Undead Propaganda Records for the release of their upcoming full-length album, "Bloodsarv." Here is a message from the band:

"After some negotiations with several labels we decided that it was for the best to let the same label that will release our forthcoming MCD, release our "Blodsarv" album as well.

"I have sent the master cd and all layout to Undead Propaganda Records today, and the album will go to the printers as soon as it arrives! So, within a couple of weeks you will finally be able to purchase a copy of our 'Blodsarv' album!

"Due to Undead Propaganda releasing 'Blodsarv' as soon as possible the MCD release will be postponed, but dont worry, it will still be released within the first 6 months of 2009! This mean that you will have 2 Nidrike releases to enjoy within a period of 6 months! It would only be better if we had 3 releases! But well, I have already started to work on a new fullength album, so who knows what will happen!"

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Black Cobra, Eagle Twin Sign To Southern Lord

Southern Lord has officially announced the signing of two new bands into their eclectic, congregation of auditory purveyors. Coincidentally both bands are duos - each consisting of merely a guitarist and a drummer. The label welcomes Black Cobra and Eagle Twin.

Rafa Martinez and Jason Landrian have been coalescing Black Cobra's sonic brew for nearly six years now, yet neither were strangers to heaving heavy riffage prior, with Rafa doing time with Acid King and 16, and Jason in Cavity. But the pair unleashes a tone heavier than a trio of both guitar and drums. Their impenetrable hardcore doom chemistry evokes an intensity that sets them apart from the others, both live and recorded. The band has toured seemingly endlessly on both US and foreign soil since their 2002 inception, sharing the stage with The Sword, Weedeater, High On Fire, Torche and countless other bands in the upper ranks of metal and doom, most times blowing the competition away completely. Black Cobra plans to record their first album for Southern Lord sometime in the first half of 2009, with more info and tour dates to be announced very shortly.

Hailing from Salt Lake City, Eagle Twin has mainly solidified into proper form over the course of this year. Guitarist Gentry Densley is a very old friend whose previous band Iceburn was one of the most interesting and incredible bands of the '90s hardcore/post-hardcore movement. Gentry and Greg Anderson (Southern Lord, sunn 0))), Goatsnake) collaborated on the Ascend album Ample Fire Within record, released by Southern Lord earlier this year. The Eagle Twin sound is stained with early doom and blues-roots rock backing mythology of epic Old Testament proportions. The band will be recording their debut album with Randall Dunn (Earth, sunn 0)))) in Seattle this Winter and it should be released before summer of 2009.

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Down To Nothing Tour Dates

Down To Nothing has lined up a handful of winter tour dates on the East Coast. Here are the latest dates:

12/19 East Northport, NY @ Blackbox Theater
12/20 Philadelphia, PA @ Broad St. Ministry
12/21 Richmond, VA @ Canal Club
1/1 Johnson City, TN @ The Hideaway
1/2 Birmingham, AL @ Cave 9
1/3 Atlanta, GA @ MJQ
1/4 Virginia Beach, VA @ Peppermint Beach Club

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Crown the Lost Parts With Bassist Shaun Gunter

Pittsburgh progressive power-thrash band Crown the Lost has parted ways with bassist Shaun Gunter. Here's the announcement from the band:

"We have decided to mutually part ways with bassist Shaun 'Grimes' Gunter. Shaun was a valuable contributor to the band in many facets and we wish him the best of luck. We have already found a replacement and all live activity will continue as planned."

Here's a statement from Shaun regarding the split:

"Greetings, As some of you may know, my time as the bassist for Crown the Lost has come to a close. Both parties collectively agree that it is time for me to pursue other interests, as personal and creative differences have begun to hinder progress.

"I cannot stress enough that I harbor no ill will towards the remaining members - this experience has allowed me to grow as a musician and even more as a person. I'd like to thank the band and everybody that I have met as a result of my membership for everything they have contributed.

"Farewell and good luck to all of you!"

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BFMV Cancels Some Dates, Announces More in 2009

Bullet For My Valentine had to cancel the last two shows on their current European tour. They have been touring virtually non-stop since February 2008, and after the show in Tampere the band started to develop flu and cold symptoms, which had been circulating among the road crew.

The band's agent is currently working on rescheduling the two shows at a later date. The canceled dates were:

11/12 Train- Arhus, Denmark and
13/12 Den Atelier- Luxembourg

In related news, Bullet For My Valentine has announced thier first tour dates for 2009, which are as follows:

Bullet to play Indonesian show

February 2, 2009 - Jakarta, Indonesia - Tennis Indoor Stadium
April 17, 2009 Groezrock Festival, Belgium
July 31, 2009 Wacken Festival, Germany

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Inaugural Musink Festival Tour Canceled

Billboard.com reports: The first Samsung Mobile Musink Tattoo and Music Festival has been canceled, according to organizers, who cite the "current economic climate" as the primary factor. Social Distortion and Motorhead were planned to headline the tour, which was scheduled to begin January 30.

"I'm sad that this year's festival will not go on as planned, but I'd rather the fans not be disappointed, as there were key elements that did not come together as originally designed," event creator Kat Von D said in a statement. The popular tattoo artist and cable TV personality was scheduled to appear on all dates. The touring festival was also to host a number of other tattoo artists from around the world, showcase various extreme sports demonstrations, and have Samsung staffers on-hand to demonstrate new Samsung mobile phones.

Tour producers included Kat Von D, Hootenanny Festival producer Bill Hardie, Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival and Taste of Chaos co-producer John Reese and Creative Artists Agency (CAA) agent Darryl Eaton.

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Maegashira Posts New Song Online

New Jersey doom 'n' roll band, Maegashira, have completed work on their forthcoming full-length debut, "The Stark Arctic." Comprised of six songs, the hour-long album was recorded by Halfway To Gone vocalist/bassist Lou Gorra at Redline Archiving in Little Silver, NJ, and will see distribution through Connecticut's Spare Change Records. A January 20 release date has been set for the album.

In addition, the band has posted anti-hipster anthem "Hi From Jersey" to their MySpace page. More tracks and info to come in the next few weeks.

"The Stark Arctic" tracklisting is as follows:

1. Ongoing Corneal Erosion
2. Caribou Crossing
3. Ammonia For Sweat
4. Baggage Claim/Skin Slip
5. Hi From Jersey
6. Back To Muro

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Misery Signals Drops Off Tour with BMTH

Misery Signals has dropped off the remaining tour dates with Bring Me The Horizon. Misery Signals vocalist Karl had been ill and his doctor recommended that he take 2-3 weeks off to heal.

Karl sent out a bulletin explaining the problem:

"First of all, I want to start off by properly thanking each and every one of you who has messaged me and wished me on a fast road to recovery. The feedback and concern shown by you guys really gives me a drive to get my ass back up to par. I've been home for almost a week now.
I've been in and out of Doctor's offices and Emergency Rooms, and this is what they've concluded:

"I do NOT have MONO.....sort of. Apparently I've had mono over the course of this past year without even knowing it (which would explain me being exhausted 24 hours a day) but that wasn't what was acting up. Finally after my throat swelled up to the point of potential closure, I dragged my ass to the emergency room. After several blood tests and an I.V. put in my arm to re-hydrate me, the doctor plain and simply told me that tonsillitus was causing the severe infection to my throat (imagine having a golf ball with razor blades sticking out of it lodged in your throat), nose and ears.

"Estimated recovery time: 2-3 weeks.

"So there you have it. Sorry to all the kids that came out to the remainder of the Bring Me The Horizon tour hoping to see us there. This was completely unexpected, and now that I've explained my current situation, you can understand why we took precautions."

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Her Nightmare Breaking Up

Melbourne hardcore band Her Nightmare has announced on their myspace that they are breaking up. Rumors have been flying around forums about Her Nightmare calling it quits and this announcement has confirmed what many Australian hardcore fan feared.

One final Melbourne all ages show is in the works.

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Another Black Day Announces A Couple New Gigs

Another Black Day has lined two more gigs for the remainder of December 2008. Here are the details:

12.18.2008 : Ft. Myers, Florida at Ricochet w/ Nonpoint
12.20.2008 : Kansas City, Missouri at Midland Theater w/ Saliva

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