Metal News for July 11, 2010
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20 news articles posted on this day.
Atheist Reveals New Album Details
Progressive death metal legends Atheist have revealed details regarding the band's upcoming studio album, the first release from the band in over seventeen years. The album's title has been set as "Jupiter" and is planned for release by mid November, 2010.
Founding member Kelly Shaefer commented by saying:
"we are almost done with guitars and vocals, and we start mixing with the tone goblin himslef Jason Suecof in Orlando, FL on July 15. We have been working our asses off for a year and have taken great strides to make this the record we, as fans, would want to hear from Atheist . It’s ferocious, intelligent, and dead balls heavy as shit! When people hear this they’re going to say, ‘it’s Atheist!”
Sister Sin Parts Ways With Bassist Benton Wiberg
Sweden's Sister Sin have announced the departure of bassist Benton Wiberg from the band due to touring issues. Benton Wiberg leaves Sister Sin after being recruited into the band just one year ago. Sister Sin have found a temporary replacement in "Ricky" from Swedish rock act Babylon Bombs. Sister Sin have begun the process of seeking a permanent replacement.
Slayer To Re-Issue "Live Intrusion" On DVD
Legendary thrash metal act Slayer have announced plans to re-issue their 1995 VHS release "Live Intrusion" in DVD format this coming August. The DVD, which includes footage from Slayer's performance in Arizona on March 12, 1995, is scheduled to be released in Europe during the month of August with a U.K release coming on August 16th, 2010.
Face of Ruin Seeks New Vocalist
Wisconsin progressive death metal band, Face of Ruin, has issued the following update, "[We] will be auditioning for a new vocalist within the coming weeks. Despite the progressive and experimental nature of our music, at the core we are a Death Metal band. We seek such a vocalist that can match the dynamics of our music and contribute their own style to it. We rehearse Tuesday evenings and Saturday afternoons and will need someone who can make these days consistently. Anyone looking to join must be able and willing to adjust their schedules to commit to gigging and future touring. We are very passionate about the music we create and seek someone with the same level of commitment and intensity."
Prophecy Within Giving Away Debut EP For Free
Ireland's newest progressive metal act Prophecy Within are now giving away their debut EP "Weight of the World - Part One" for free here as a free download.
Prophecy Within are currently in Cork, Ireland writing material for their follow up to "Weight of the World - Part One."
Physical copies of the EP are also available through the Prophecy Within website.
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About The Writers: July Activities
Metalunderground.com is run by a variety of individuals who are passionate about both metal and music in general. Many of our staff members have side projects going on, and those of you who keep in touch via social networks, email, and the like, may have already heard about them. I’m checking in again this month to highlight some of our current staff activities and their involvement in the metal community. Normally we’ll be giving up an update about our writer’s activity on the first Saturday of each month, but we pushed it back this month due to the holiday weekend.
Frank (aka Progessivity_In_All) has started scoring the soundtrack to an independent zombie film, "The Midnight Hour,” put out by Skyline Pictures. He is playing his final show as lead guitar/vocalist in progressive metal band Dark Hound in Nashville, TN at The Muse on July 22nd. The lineup also includes bands Clorange, Montezuma Fire Machine, and Frank The Fuck Out. More...
Haeresiarchs Of Dis Signs To Moribund Records
Front man Cernunnos of black metal act Hæresiarchs of Dis announced today that the band has officially signed to Moribund Records. The new thirteen track full-length release "Denuntiatus Cinis" is slated for an October release through Moribund Records. A new EP titled "In Obsecration Of The Seven Darks" is also currently being recorded, although no official release date has been announced. Sample Hæresiarchs of Dis tracks can be heard through the band's MySpace page.
Video Interview With Chris Broderick Available
CrankItUp.se conducted an interview with Megadeth's Chris Broderick at the Getaway Rock festival, which was held from July 8th - 10th in Gävle, Sweden. Chris talks about playing the festival in Sweden, the experience of touring with the "Big Four," playing festivals compared to playing smaller venues, and more. The video clip can be viewed below.
Psychometry Guitarist To Appear In Documentary
Psychometry has issued the following announcement about guitarist Jonathan Joubert appearing in an upcoming documentary about Lousiana's music scene:
"Guitarist Jonathan Joubert was interviewed for a documentary about Louisiana's underground music scene. Miscellaneous Productions' documentary film, Cajun Hell, highlights one of Louisiana's underground punk bands, Mystic Fix. Jonathan Joubert is a veteran of Louisiana's music scene and was able to shed light on the determination of Mystic Fix to break through the barriers of Louisiana's cultural music traditions."
Jonathan also commented,"When most people think of Louisiana music they think of Zydeco, Cajun, Jazz, and Blues, but Louisiana has much more to offer the music world. It was a great opportunity to inform individuals from other parts of the country that there is, in fact, a thriving underground scene waiting to be brought to light. Heavy Metal, Funk, Punk, as well as a wide array of other genres are always forgotten about in Louisiana, but when you look just under the surface you can find every type of music the world has to offer right around the corner."
For more information about "Cajun Hell," visit this location.
Unsun To Tour Europe With Tristania
Poland's Unsun has announced the band will be supporting Tristania on the upcoming Rubicon European Tour, which kicks off in October. Unsun issued the following statement:
"We have just finished recording our second album which will be sent to manufacturing in the nearest days. We have returned yesterday from fantastic photo session after almost 24 hours of hard work with Hi-res Studio. Final effect will be extraordinary and we can’t wait to share it with you. This time photo shoots differ much from those promoting 'The End Of Life.' Prepare for new unexpected image – we are sure you will be surprised but delighted. The similar image will be presented during upcoming shows. A lot of new ideas are on the way! See you on tour!"
The currently announced dates are as follows:
8.10.2010 - Underworld, London (England)
9.10.2010 - Metropool, Hengelo (Holland)
10.10.2010 - Melkweg , Amsterdam (Holland)
11.10.2010 - Glazart, Paris (France)
12.10.2010 - Die Rohre, Stuttgart (Germany)
13.10.2010 - Batschkapp, Frankfurt (Germany)
14.10.2010 - Markthalle, Hamburg (Germany)
15.10.2010 - Alte spinnerei , Glauchau (Germany)
16.10.2010 - Loch Ness , Cracow (Poland)
17.10.2010 - Randal, Bratislava (Slovakia)
19.10.2010 - Exit Chmelnice, Praha (Czech Republic)
20.10.2010 - K 17, Berlin (Germany)
21.10.2010 - Backstage, München (Germany)
22.10.2010 - Z 7, Pratteln (Switzerland)
Warrior Soul Added To Swedish Sonisphere
Warrior Soul issued the following comment about appearing at the Swedish Sonisphere festival on August 7th, 2010:
"Warrior Soul are pleased to announce they will be playing this years Sonisphere Festival in Sweden on Saturday 7th August. The band will join headliners Iron Maiden plus Motley Crue, Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper and Anthrax on the main stage."
Sample Warrior Soul tracks are also available for streaming through the band's MySpace page.
Agent Steel Confirmed For 70,000 Tons Of Metal
California's Agent Steel has issued the following update about performing on the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise:
"Agent Steel have been confirmed for the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which is set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and return four days later. A total of 40 acts will appear at the event.
"The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AGENT STEEL - AMON AMARTH - DEATH ANGEL - EPICA - EXODUS - FEAR FACTORY - FINNTROLL - FORBIDDEN - MOONSPELL - OBITUARY - RAVEN - SAXON - SODOM - SONATA ARCTICA - STRATOVARIUS - SWASHBUCKLE - TESTAMENT - TROUBLE - ULI JON ROTH - WITCHBURNER, more band to be announced.
"70000 Tons Of Metal will sail Monday, January 24, 2011 aboard the Royal Caribbean 'Majesty of the Seas' from Miami, Florida. This is an all-ship heavy metal cruise! Ticket prices start at $666 USD plus $249 USD taxes and fees per person and include all on-board entertainment, all meals and non-alcoholic and non-carbonated drinks at the on-board restaurants and 24-hour room service! For more information, go to this location."
Crystalic Finishes Second Album
Finland's Crystalic has issued the following brief announcement about finishing working on a second full-length album and follow-up to the debut album "Watch Us Deteriorate:"
"Second album done! Yes, finally the second Crystalic album is finished and we're sorting out the label stuff / release at the moment. So stay tuned and get ready for Persistence! Cheers!"
You can also hear several Crystalic songs available for streaming through the group's official MySpace page.
Defect Designer Front Man Undergoes Eye Surgery
Front man Dmitry of Russia's Defect Designer has issued the following update about undergoing eye surgery:
"It's evening now and everything is in the fog now. Surely there is no fog in my flat, it's my eyes - they are recovering after a surgery. I am writing this without really watching the screen because it is out of focus. But things are getting better.
"I did an eye surgery on the 1st of July to have a better vision because it is not good when you are falling from stage for the reason you do not see where you grind while head banging. I see better and better day after day and during this period my guitar and tube amplifier are my very best friends and worst enemies of my neighbors because we are together all the time day and night.
"I have a lot of news to say but more news to come soon here when my eyes get best shape. Well, take care of your eyes or you'd need either a surgery or a specially trained dog-guide! It's important, believe me!"
Drugs Of Faith Issues Album Update
Virginia's Drugs of Faith has checked in with the following brief update about the progress on the band's debut album:
"New album mixing completed on full-length album. Our 13-song debut album has passed the mixing phase at Developing Nations studio in Baltimore, Maryland. Kevin Bernsten did an excellent job recording us, and now the record goes to Scott Hull at Visceral Sound for mastering."
You can also check out Drugs of Faith's music through the band's MySpace page or catch them live on the following dates:
7/17 2010 Golden West Cafe Baltimore, MD
7/18 2010 Black Cat Washington, DC
8/20 2010 Sidebar Tavern Baltimore, MD
9/4 2010 Barclay House Baltimore, MD
Order Of The Blackguard Added To Free Compilation
Order of the Blackguard has issued the following announcement about contributing a new track to the "Zeitgest II" compilation album, which is available as a free download online:
"The Order have a track off our new album on the 'Zeitgeist II' Compilation. The album is free to download so if you wanna hear a wicked exclusive album track off 'the way of cross and dragon' and numerous other experimental and noisy bands who are seeing red, get clicking. Cheers."
The free compilation album can be download at this location.
Spellcraft To Play Extreme Devotion Fest
Spanish black metal band Spellcraft has announced an appearance at the 2011 edition of the Extreme Devotion festival, which will take place on February 4th 5th in Oporto, Portugal. Other confirmed acts include Infernal Kingdom, Imperium, Wargoatcult, Eterna Penumbra, Infernus, Urna, and Nefastt. In the mean time, you can also check out samples of Spellcraft's music via the band's MySpace page.
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Sunday Old School: Pestilence
Since today marks the first time the Netherlands have appeared in the FIFA World Cup final since 1978, it seemed a good idea to revisit the country's contributions to the realm of metal, and probably one of the best contributions they made, was Pestilence. The band formed in 1986, originally adopted a thrash metal sound and was able to gain the attention of Roadrunner Records after releasing two demos, "Dysentry" and "The Penance." The signing with Roadrunner allowed them to release their first full length album in 1988, "Malleus Maleficarum." Guitarist Randy Meinhard quit the band soon after the album's release, and was replaced by Patrick Uterwijk, with whom the band recorded their next studio album, "Consuming Impulse," which followed a much more death metal orientated sound. The album was well received in the extreme metal crowd and helped the band to achieve an international fanbase.
Although they found some success with "Consuming Impulses," vocalist/bassist Martin Van Drunen left the band to become the frontman of Asphyx, leaving the rest of the group to find new members. They filled the gaps in the band by enlisting Cynic bassist Tony Choy and vocalist Patrick Mameli, and recorded a new album of original material named, "Testimony Of The Ancients" in 1991. Although the album wasn't considered as harsh as previous records, the band demonstrated an obvious growth in musical ability and skill, as well as much better production. They would record one more album in the 1990's, this time with Jeroen Paul Thesseling on bass and incorporating jazz fusion into their sound. The resulting album, "Spheres" was released in 1993 and earned the band an even bigger fanbase, but unfortunately, tensions within Pestilence also grew, and the band decided to call it a day in 1994.
However, after fourteen years of inactivity, vocalist Patrick Marmeli decided to resurrect the band as a three piece, with him performing vocal and guitar duties, bass player Tony Choy and Darkane drummer Peter Wildoer. The new lineup of the band recorded a brand new album entitled, "Resurrection Macabre," which saw a release in 2009 through Mascot Records. That same year, bassist Tony Choy once again left the band, to be replaced by Jeroen Paul Thesseling, who is also the current bass player for Obscura. The reformed band are currently working on their next album, tentatively entitled, "Doctrine" and plan to release it in 2011. More...
Melechesh Gives Studio Update
Jorzine caught up with thrashing black metal band MELECHESH at Babajim Studio in Istanbul, Turkey for a short studio report. The band is currently working on their fifth studio album. Check out the report here:
Dark Order Sets Release Date For New Album
Sydney thrashers DARK ORDER have announced that their new album 'Cold War of the Condor" will be released worldwide by BattleGod/Twighlight on August 20, 2010.
The band comments: "This has been a long time coming for us, 3 combined years writing, 2.5 years of recording, mixing and mastering, so we thank EVERYONE for their patients. You will NOT be disappointed with this album."
As previously reported, the band will throw an album launch show on Saturday, July 17th alongside Random Order, and Rampant and Rock N Roll Weapon live at The Wall (formerly the Bald Faced Stag).
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