Metal News for July 13, 2010
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42 news articles posted on this day.
Obscene Gesture Releases Three New Songs
Los Angeles, California hardcore act Obscene Gesture are streaming three brand new songs via their myspace page. The songs, titled "I'm Sick," "Question" and "Bad Idea" are to be included on the band's upcoming studio album "Forever Obscene."
Obscene Gesture features members of Body Count, Strung Out and Agent Steel.
You can hear the new songs here.
Operatika Posts More Recording Footage
Operatika has posted a second video clip online of the band recording a cover version of Dio's "We Rock." The footage can be viewed below.
Second "BlackDiamondSkye" Teaser Posted Online
A second teaser video for the upcoming "BlackDiamondSkye" tour has been posted online and can be viewed below. The tour will feature Alice In Chains, Mastodon, and Deftones.
Revoker Signs To Roadrunner Records
Welsh metal act Revoker have announced their singing with Roadrunner Records. The band now joins a long list of metal's elite such as Megadeth, Opeth and Dream Theater. The band are preparing to start the writing process for their upcoming studio album. The album is being produced by Skindred's Benji Webbe and is planned for release sometime in 2011.
Revoker recently performed on the stages of the United Kingdom's biggest metal festivals; Hammerfest and Download Festival.
Cvltvs Mortem Issues Band Update
Cvltvs Mortem, formerly known as Sonic Devastation, has issued the following update about the band's status:
"Life can throw curve balls at you, I'm very well acquainted with them as I write this note. My life has changed a great deal since my wife passed away in February of 2010 and others' lives in this band are different than a few years ago as well. We dove hard into several shows in the last few months and have had fun doing them, but I personally realize the impact of the performances on my own priorities as of lately. A single show can be a back-breaking and financial stress to make happen, ask any promoter or independent band out there. I am now a single father to further complicate my ability to make time away for performances.
"The bottom line is that as of this time Cvltvs Mortem is still a band and together, but with a different agenda. We still have a show on our itinerary alongside Arsenic Addiction in Salt Lake City on August 27th which we still intend to perform. However, consider it a 'farewell performance' for the time being. We collectively enjoy the creation and recording of our brand of blackened death metal and plans are to continue to do so. Shows have been increasingly straining on personal schedules and financial abilities, so we shall bow out of that routine and get back to what's more pleasing to us and accommodating to our personal lives/schedules. On the other hand, there may be special occasions that we re-emerge for once in a great while.
"Continue to expect great things from this band, we're not throwing in the towel....just taking a different path with the metal that courses through our veins. I personally thank everyone that has enjoyed our endeavor over the years, it's been a pleasure and an honor to have you all enjoy this madness with us!"
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Pit Stories: Right in the Kisser
We've been talking to bands and fans everywhere to get their favorite mosh pit stories. This week Rod Usher of German metallic horrorpunk band The Other shares a story of a fan that was a little too out of control and gets what he deserves:
Some years ago we played a festival in the Netherlands. We played the second stage as the last band of the night and a lot of people in attendance had already spent the whole day drinking and doing all kinds of substances, since Holland is a very liberal country. One guy in the audience was clearly under the influence of something else besides alcohol and grass, because he was very aggressive, hitting people while slamdancing and generally causing trouble. Of course I told him to calm down, but that only seemed to make things worse. At one point that guy jumped on stage and dragged me down into the audience. While I’m happy to have stagedivers come up and jump in to the crowd, I don’t want to be attacked by some weirdo. Especially since I had no idea what he was on and what his intentions were. So instead of waiting for what was going to happen, I hit the guy right in the face. He lost parts of his front teeth, his buddies didn’t really appreciate my hitting their friend, but the rest of the audience cheered, cause he was a nuisance. We continued the show while the guy and his friends were escorted from the festival-grounds by the security. I’m not proud I hit a guy and I surely didn’t mean to hurt him like that and I actually sent an email to the festival organization and apologized for the whole mess, but in the end I believe that it was the only thing that I could have done… If you go to a show, party, drink, and let loose. But if you become aggressive, it might come right back to you!
The Other is preparing to release their latest album, "New Blood," on August 31st. Rod Usher commented: "We are very proud, that our new album is being released in North America on SPV / E1 Entertainment. Our previous records were only available as imports and now finally all of the US- and Canadian Fiends have a chance to get 'New Blood' without any problems."
Check back every Tuesday for more pit stories!
Derelict Seeking Guitar And Bass Players
Canada's Derelict has checked in with the following update about seeking a new guitarist and bass player:
"As previously announced, Derelict is searching for new musicians to fill a guitar and a bass position. We are looking for dedicated, easy-going individuals. Absolute requirements include: - your own professional gear - the ability to make yourself available for regular practices, weekend (Fri-Sat) treks and eventual longer tours - the ability to invest in some band necessities (rehearsal space rent, vehicle costs, etc).
"In your email please include your age, current location, and any pertinent experience (with links if you have them). Contact us at derelictmetal@gmail.com."
You can check out Derelict's music via the band's official MySpace page.
Primal Fear Announces European Headlining Tour
German power metal act Primal Fear have announced dates for their upcoming headline tour of Europe. The tour kicks off on September 18th, 2010 in Warsaw, Poland and ends on October 15th in Speyer, Germany. Primal Fear are currently touring in support of their new live release titled "Live in the USA" and their 2009 studio album titled "16.6 (Before the Devil Knows You're Dead)."
Primal Fear European tour dates:
Sep. 18 - Warsaw, Poland - Progresja
Sep. 19 - Pardubice , Czech Republic - Zluty Pes Pardubice
Sep. 21 - Aschaffenburg, Germany - Colos Saal
Sep. 23 - Cologne, Germany - Underground
Sep. 25 - Bari, Italy - Demode
Sep. 26 - Rome, Italy - Black Out
Sep. 28 - Woergl, Austria - Komma
Sep. 29 - Nurnberg, Germany - Hirsch
Sep. 30 - Osnabrück, Germany - Lagerhalle
Oct. 01 - Burglengenfeld, Germany - VA Zentrum
Oct. 02 - Bad Arolsen, Germany - Outback
Oct. 05 - Stockholm, Sweden - Gotakollare
Oct. 06 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Sticky Fingers
Oct. 08 - Helsinki, Finland - [to be announced]
Oct. 09 - Tampere, Finland - [to be announced]
Oct. 11 - Hamburg, Germany - Headbangers Ballroom
Oct. 12 - Paris, France - La Scene Bastille
Oct. 13 - Lyon, France - Marche Gare
Oct. 14 - Mulhouse, France - Noumatrouf
Oct. 15 - Speyer, Germany - Halle 101
Shaman Streaming New Song "Ego"
Brazilian metallers Shaman are streaming a brand new track, titled "Ego," on their myspace page. The song comes off of the band's new studio album "Origins." "Origins" was released in Europe this past June through AFM Records.
You can check out the new song here.
Shaman were formerly known as Shaaman.
Happy Days To Release New Album
Guitarist Morbid of Florida black metal act Happy Days has issued the following update about the band working on a new album and streaming a re-recording song online:
"Well there are some good new and bad news that's going to be said here. The bad news is that the split will not be happening due to no response from them. I'm pretty sure they are extremely busy working on their album so its understandable. The good news is that the songs that were going to be on the split will be on the upcoming 4th full length. The name of the 4th full length is going to be called 'Cause Of Death:Life.' We'll post the cover art once its complete. It's going to be two CDs long and about 40-70 minutes of material. Its going to be co-op released through Self Mutilation Services and Funeral Industries. More updates on the release date when I get it later.
"Also I have re-recorded the song 'Alone And Cold.' For those who weren't with me from the beginning that song was from the second demo that was released in small doses. I felt that it was a good song that needed to be re-recorded and also a very personal one. Check it out here as soon as you can. Comments are always welcomed whether good or bad I can care less. In the end I'm making this music for myself. Whether you guys understand it or not, it makes no difference to me. Thanks a lot for the support it really means a lot to me and Karmaggedon."
Dream Evil Posts "Bang Your Head" Video
Having just finished a U.K. tour with HammerFall as well as some first European Summer festival appearances, Swedish metallers Dream Evil continue adding fuel to the fire of their newest studio album release “In The Night." The album entered the official sales charts in Sweden on #53 as well as in Greece on #19 upon release in January and the band is now ready to debut the album’s first video clip for the anthem “Bang Your Head," which can be viewed below. The video was shot with director Patric Ullaeus.
Ullaeus has been previously working with Dream Evil for all visual matters since the clip for “The Book Of Heavy Metal” and also took care of the “Gold Medal In Metal” DVD release in 2008. He comments on the clip as follows: "We had a blast shooting this video. Here's Dream Evil at its best!"
New Serj Tankian Song Available On iTunes
Serj Tankian has made a brand new song, titled "Left of Center" available via iTunes. The song comes off of Serj Tankian's upcoming studio ablum titled "Imperfect Harmonies." "Imperfect Harmonies" is due for release on September 7th, 2010 through Serjical Strike and Reprise Records.
System Divide Reveals New Album Details
International gothic metal act System Divide have revealed details regarding their upcoming studio album titled "The Conscious Sedation." "The Conscious Sedation" is set for release on September 14th, 2010 through Metal Blade Records.
System Divide features members of Aborted and has members hailing from Israel, Belgium and the United States.
"The Conscious Sedation" tracklisting:
1. Vagaries Of Perception
2. An Intoxicating Affair
3. Echoes
4. The Apex Doctrine
5. Lethargy
6. (N)Ether
7. Hollow
8. Purity In Imperfection
9. Repent/Forget
10. The Conscious Sedation
11. Stagnant Progression
Infernaeon Reveals New Album Details
Florida blackened death metal act Infernaeon have released details regarding their upcoming studio album. The album, titled "Genesis To Nemesis," was recorded in Erik Rutan’s famed Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida and was produced by Brian Elliott.
INFERNAEON's founder and vocalist, Brian Werner commented: "Every bad thing possible was thrown at us and we had to eat some serious shit on a silver spoon and smile about it afterward to get this done. We actually wrote almost an entire other album that we threw out and started from scratch after we trimmed the fat over a year ago, but it couldn't be a better situation now. Steven and Taylor did a fucking amazing job creating a sonic 'image' which complimented the entire album concept perfectly. The album itself is the entire story of the bible from beginning to end, however, it's told historically accurately instead of the brain dead point of view the bible tries to portray. All in all, recording at Mana was an amazing experience as always; Brian and Erik are killer motherfuckers and always are intense to work with and always put forth 100% every time. Mix all the elements together with some Crowley-esque Thelema thrown in and I'm very proud to say that it turned out better then we could have expected!"
INFERNAEON will be hitting the road this fall for an extensive US tour, and have previously shared the stage with the likes of Malevolent Creation, Deicide, Atheist, Deeds of Flesh, Vile, and Impaled.
"Genesis To Nemesis" has been set for release on August 31st, 2010 through Prosthetic Records.
Mose Giganticus Announces CD Release Show
Philadelphia synth punk act Mose Giganticus have announced details regarding their upcoming record release show for their new album "Gift Horse." The record release show is set to take place on August 13th, 2010 at The Fire Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Support for the show will come from Monolith, City of Ships and the Constants.
Devourment Signs To Relapse Records
Dallas, Texas death metal act Devourment have announced thier signing with Relapse Records. The band joins a long roster of acts such as Mastodon, Toxic Holocaust, Misery Index and many more. Devourment are currently on tour in support of their latest full length release "Unleash the Carnivore."
Death Vomit Announces Australian Tour Dates
Indonesian death metal band Death Vomit will be making their way south this September to promote their upcoming album, due for release in Australia this August through Xenophobic Records. In Perth, the band will be joining the Napalm Death/Dying Fetus show, while other states will see the band playing their own shows. A few other venues and dates are still to be announced. Here are the latest Australian tour dates:
Wed, Sep 1 @ Amplier Bar, Perth, with Napalm Death & Dying Fetus
Sat, 4@ venue TBC
Thur, Sep 9@ The Barwon Club, Geelong
Fri, Sep 10@ The Arthouse, Melbourne
Sat, Sep 11@ venue TBC, Sydney
Wed, Sep 14@ The Step Inn, Brisbane
In the meantime, check out Death Vomit on MySpace.
Adema Announces U.S Tour Dates
American hard rock band Adema have announced dates for their upcoming tour of the United States. Support on the tour will come from Tantric and Burn Halo. The tour kicks off on July 28th, 2010 in Denver, Colorado and ends on September 18th in Rockford, Illinois.
The tour dates include:
July 28 – Denver, CO - Grizzly Rose
July 29 – Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater
July 30 – Vernal, UT - Western Park
July 31 – Salt Lake City, UT - Club Vegas
August 3 – Sparks, NV - The New Oasis
August 5 – Santa Rosa, CA - Chrome Lotus
August 7 – Las Vegas, NV - The Hard Rock Café on the strip
August 8 – Tempe, AZ - Club Red
August 9 – Tucson, AZ - Club DV8
August 11 – Abilene, TX - Midnight Rodeo III
August 12 – Harker Heights, TX - The Music Vault
August 13 – San Antonio, TX - Scoutbar
August 14 – Houston, TX - The Scoutbar
August 15 – Dallas, TX - Trees
August 18 – Jonesboro, AK - The Brickhouse Grill
August 19 – Little Rock, AK - The Village
August 20 – Charenton, LA - Rox Nightclub @ Cypress Bayou Casino
August 21 – Panama City Beach, FL - Club La Vela
August 22 – Jacksonville, FL - Brewsters Pit Live
August 25 – Philadelphia, PA - Polaris
August 27 – Watertown, NY - The Exhibition Hall
August 28 – Rochester, NY - The Montage Music Hall
August 29 – Cheswick, PA - Ches-arena Entertainment Complex
August 31 – Baltimore, MD - Bourbon Street Quarter
September 1 – Eden, NC - Modelo Bay
September 2 – Charlotte, NC - Amos’ Southend
September 3 – Jacksonville, NC - The Party Zone (without Burn Halo)
September 4 – Fayetteville, NC - Jester’s Pub (without Burn Halo)
September 5 – Wilmington, NC - The Soapbox Laundro Lounge (without Burn Halo)
September 9 – Bay City, MI - Prime Event Center
September 10 – Warren, MI - The Ritz
September 11 – Glendale Heights, IL - Shark City
September 14 – Waterloo, IA - Spicoli’s Grill And The Rever
September 15 – Maplewood, MN - The Rock Night Club
September 16 – Madison, WI - The Annex
September 18 – Rockford, IL - Kryptonite Bar
Quo Vadis Releases New Music Video
Polish extreme metallers Quo Vadis, not to be confused with the Canadian band of the same name, have released the music video for their new single "Blood For Oil." The song comes off of the band's new album "Infernal Chaos" which was released this past June.
The video can be viewed below:
Across the Sun Signs To Metal Blade Records
Portland, Oregon's Across the Sun have announced their signing with Metal Blade Records. The band have been on tour throughout the year in support of their 2009 EP "Pestilence & Rapture."
Their debut full length release is planned for late 2010 or early 2011 for release on Metal Blade Records.
Black Label Society Holds Benefit Concert
Black Label Society will perform a special show to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital at the Roxy in West Hollywood, California on August 10. All of the proceeds will go directly to St. Jude's Hospital. Also appearing on the bill is Cycle of Pain, the band led by Black Label Society bassist John "J.D." DeServio.
Another new Black Label Society track, "Crazy Horse", has been made available for purchase via iTunes. Also available on iTunes is the previously released cut "Parade Of The Dead." Both songs come off the band's new album, "Order Of The Black", which will be released in North America on August 10 via E1 Music. The CD will be made available in Europe through Roadrunner Records and in Australia and New Zealand via Riot! Entertainment.
Following the trend of Slayer's "World Painted Blood," "Order Of The Black" will feature four different CD covers — one for each territory: North America, Europe, Australia and South America/Asia.
Vise Massacre Announces Japanese Shows
Brooklyn-based crossover trio Vise Massacre will take their brutality across the planet for a four-day romp in Japan. The tour is in support of a tribute album to Japanese act Vaginers; Vise Massacre is one of two non-Japanese bands to be included on the tribute album, which will bear 35 tracks from 17 artists in total.
Vise Massacre front man Rich Muller stated in a recent Noisecreep.com feature: "Vise Massacre is a stripped down, meat-and-potatoes metal outfit that will settle for nothing less than full-on progression and we will destroy anytime, anywhere."
The upcoming Vise Massacre tour dates are as follows:
7/23/2010 Blue Port, Kobe
7/24/2010 King's Cross - Kobe
7/25/2010 R.A.D. - Nagoya
7/27/2010 246 West Studio - Kobe
7/30/2010 Production Lounge - Brooklyn, NY
Place Of Skulls Comments On New Album
Knoxville, Tennessee based religious doom metallers Place of Skulls have announced the upcoming release of their fourth full-length album, entitled "As A Dog Returns." The follow-up to 2006's "The Black Is Never Far" was recorded at Lakeside Studios in Knoxville by Travis Wyrick and founding guitarist/vocalist Victor Griffin with drums recorded and engineered by Mike Dearing. A brief video clip of the band in the studio can be found after the jump.
Said Griffin of the band's latest output: "The new album As A Dog Returns picks up dynamically where The Black Is Never Far left off. Where The Black... album had a bit more of a depressive theme lyrically, the new album tends to look to a brighter outcome. Musically we've gone further than ever before with dynamics and production. Though all the Place of Skulls brand of heaviness you would expect is certainly there, there's a nice ebb and flow with quieter parts which tend to set a very dramatic and melancholy mood at times to the overall album.
"With every album we've done," he continues, "our growth and progression has been evident, and this new release is no different. I'm really enjoying the growth of my songwriting as time goes by. I don't feel as if I have anything to prove so I think the writing gets more open, honest, and genuine with every release. We're very excited to finally get a new album out and hit the road again! Look for As A Dog Returns to be available in late September!"
The track listing is as follows:
1. Timeless Hearts
2. Breath Of Life
3. Though He Slay Me
4. Psalm
5. Dayspring
6. The Maker
7. He's God
8. Desperation
9. As A Dog Returns More...
Suidakra Issues Album Update
Suidakra has checked in with the following update about new tour dates and working on an upcoming album:
"We’re excited to rock another new country in October: Turkey! Check the tour dates. We still have some other unspoiled areas of the world left to explore and it seems like we could get to some of them in 2011. Interesting things will be coming!
"At the beginning of July we recorded 5 new tracks for demo purposes at Gernhart Studio. The lyrics and / or vocal arrangements are not finished yet but we’ll concentrate on that as soon as possible together with Kris Verwimp who will once again be in charge of the cover artwork and lyrical concept!
"The title of our 10th (!) album might be 'Book of Dowth,' but that ain’t for shizzle just yet… Have a great festival season!"
The band's upcoming tour dates are as follows: More...
Avenged Sevenfold Announces U.K. Tour
Avenged Sevenfold has announced a series of upcoming U.K. tour dates alongside Stone Sour, which kick off on October 26th and run through November 7th. The promotional poster for the U.K. tour can be found at this location. The currently announced dates are as follows:
10/26 Glasgow SECC
10/27 Manchester Academy
10/28 Birmingham NIA
10/30 London HMV Hammersmith Apollo
11/02 Newcastle 02 Academy
11/03 Leeds 02 Academy
11/04 Manchester Academy
11/06 Plymouth Pavilion
11/07 Brighton Center
DevilDriver Video Interview Available
While on tour in Europe, DevilDriver front man Dez Fafara conducted an interview with CrankItUp at the Getaway Rock Festival 2010. The video clip of the interview can be viewed below.
Mose Giganticus Streaming Entire New Album
Philadelphia, PA’s Mose Giganticus is currently streaming the band's Relapse debut "Gift Horse" online now via the Alternative Press website. "Gift Horse," the follow-up to the band’s 2008 EP "Commander!," was recorded at Skylight Studios with engineer Vince Ratti and is set for a July 20th North American release date.
The band recently filmed footage for the first video from "Gift Horse," for the track “The Left Path." The video will pay homage to the classic Nirvana video “Smells Like Teen Spirit." Additional video information will be made available shortly.
Black Tusk To Tour With Fu Manchu
Black Tusk will join Fu Manchu for a late summer U.S. tour. This tour, which also includes It’s Casual, will kick-off on August 26th in Austin, TX. A listing of confirmed tour dates and cities can be found below with more dates to be announced soon.
7/31 Raleigh, NC The Pourhouse Music Hall
***All dates from 8/26 thru 9/17 w/ Fu Manchu, It's Casual***
8/26 Austin, TX Emo’s
8/27 Houston, TX Scout Bar
8/28 New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jacks
8/30 Atlanta, GA Masquerade
8/31 Raleigh, NC Volume 11 Tavern
9/2 Washington, DC Black Cat
9/3 Cambridge, MA Middle East
9/4 New York, NY Santo’s
9/6 Pittsburgh, PA Altar Bar
9/8 Hamtramck, MI Small’s
9/9 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop
9/10 Chicago, IL Double Door
9/12 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock
9/14 Denver, CO Bluebird Theatre
9/17 Las Vegas, NV Cheyenne Saloon
The Sword Offering Free MP3 Download
The Sword has teamed up with MetalSucks to offer a free download of the new track "Tres Brujas." The song comes from the upcoming album "Warp Riders," which is due out on August 24th via Kemado Records. "Tres Brujas" can be downloaded at this location.
The "Warp Riders" tracklisting is as follows:
1. Acheron/Unearthing the Orb
2. Tres Brujas
3. Arrows in the Dark
4. The Chronomancer I: Hubris
5. Lawless Lands
6. Astraea's Dream
7. The Warp Riders
8. Night City
9. The Chronomancer II: Nemesis
10. (The Night the Sky Cried) Tears of Fire
Locusta Updates Tour Schedule
Blackened death metal act Locusta has kicked off a summer U.S. tour, which also includes Argentinum Astrum, and will run through mid August. A promotional poster for the tour can be found here. The currently confirmed dates are as follows:
7/13/2010 The Olde Chocolate Factory - Chicago, IL w/ Argentinum Astrum, SSGW
7/16/2010 The Cesspool Castle - Joplin, MO w/ Sick Addiction, Slayground, The Toilet Bombers
7/17/2010 Curtin St. Tavern - Denver, CO w/ Swells, Dendera, I Apparatus
7/18/2010 Lake Recording Service - Salt Lake City, UT w/ Altar Of Plagues, Mania, Sub-Rosa
7/20/2010 The Red Room - Boise, ID w/ Argentinum Astrum, TBA
7/21/2010 Arms Irish Pub - Seattle, WA w/ Argentinum Astrum, Streetwalker
7/22/2010 A House at 10128 N.E. Pacific St. - Portland, OR w/ Argentinum Astrum
7/24/2010 Burnt Ramen - Oakland, CA w/ Argentinum Astrum, TBA
7/25/2010 Thee Parkside - San Francisco, CA w/ Argentinum Astrum, Nihlotep, Pale Chalice
7/28/2010 Taala Hooghan Infoshop - Flagstaff, AZ W/ Argentinum Astrum
7/29/2010 The Trainyard - Las Cruces, NM w/ Argentinum Astrum
7/31/2010 Chopshop - Dallas, TX w/ Argentinum Astrum, Dei Aemeth, Tba
8/01/2010 The Ten Elevem - San Antonio, TX w/ Argentinum Astrum, Hod(Ibex Moon), Tba
8/02/2010 The White Swan - Houston, TX w/ Anal Punishment, Nibiru, Paranoidfreakout
8/03/2010 House Somewhere - Baton Rouge, LA w/ Argentinum Astrum, Barghest
8/04/2010 The Farside Collective - Tallahassee, FL w/ Argentinum Astrum
8/05/2010 The Pony Pen - Savannah, GA w/ Argentinum Astrum
8/06/2010 Playground - Atlanta, GA w/ Argentinum Astrum
8/07/2010 The Pilot Light - Knoxville, TN w/ Argentinum Astrum
Lineup Announced For Power Of The Riff Fest
The 2010 edition of the Power of the Riff festival will take place on Sunday, August 8th at The Echo and EchoPlex in Los Angeles, CA. Additional details on the festival can be found at this location. The festival is being curated by Greg Anderson (Southern Lord) and Sam James Velde (Night Horse) with the intent to blur the lines between metal, hardcore, punk and rock music. The lineup for the festival is as follows:
Corrosion Of Conformity III
Goatsnake
From Ashes Rise
Repulsion
Coliseum
Trap Them
Black Breath
Night Horse
Eagle Twin
Early Graves
Nails
Righteous Fool
Semen Sundae
The Fucking Wrath
Rats Eyes
Spider Fever More...
Otargos Giving Away Free MP3 From New Album
French black metallers Otargos have made a new track available for download from their upcoming album "No God, No Satan." The song "Cloning the Divine" can be found at this location. The new album will be released on September 14th in North America and August 30th in Europe. The track listing is as follows:
1. Hoax-Virus-God
2. Cloning the Divine
3. Worship Industrialized
4. Hexameron
5. I, Flesh of God
6. Origin
7. Cuiusvis Hominis Est Errare
8. I, Blood of Satan
9. XXI (The Pathological Mass)
10. The Hulk of Conviction and Faith
Mar De Grises Offering Free Song Download
Chilean doom act Mar De Grises is currently offering a free MP3 download off the band's new album. The track "Shining Human Skin" is available for download at this location. The track is off the band's upcoming album "Streams Inwards," which will be released on August 30th (September 14th in North America) through Season Of Mist.
The track listing is as follows:
1. Starmaker
2. Shining Human Skin
3. The Bell and the Solar Gust
4. Spectral Ocean
5. Sensing the New Orbit
6. Catatonic North
7. Knotted Delirium
8. A Sea of Dead Comets
David Ellefson Checks In From Moscow
Megadeth's David Ellefson has checked in from the road with a new video blog from Moscow, Russia. The footage can be viewed below.
Neaera Finishes Recording New Album
Neaera has issued the following update about finishing the recording for "Forging the Eclipse," the band's new album:
"Hey there guys, we are very, very happy and proud to announce that after almost four weeks in the studio, the recordings for our next full length are finally finished! The recorded material will be sent to Antfarm Studios, Denmark, this week to receive the finishing touches in the mixing and mastering process, which will be conducted by none other than Mr. Tue Madesn himself.
"As promised, we will upload some small clips from the studio to give you guys an impression of how the recordings went. The clips will be uploaded to our new Neaera official Facebook site. Please search for Neaera Official on Facebook and become a fan to get the latest updates. Thanks and cheers."
Soul In Sadness Posts Final Show Footage
German Gothic act Soul In Sadness has posted video footage online of the band's farewell show prior to disbanding, which can be viewed below.
Gorath Announces Mini-Tour With Eis
Belgian black metal band Gorath has announced a rotating headliner mini-tour alongside Eis and Todtgelichter. The promotional poster for the mini-tour can be found at this location. The currently announced dates are as follows:
12/3 2010 Helvete Oberhausen, NRW, GERMANY
12/4 2010 From Hell Erfurt, Thuringia, GERMANY
12/5 2010 Metteko Mechelen, Vlaams-Bra, BELGIUM
Iron Maiden Posts New Music Video Online
British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden has posted their new music video online for the song, "The Final Frontier." You can check it out below. The song is the title track from the band's forthcoming fifteenth studio album, which will be released on August 16th.
Incubo Corps Issues Band Update
Italian Gothic act Incubo Corps has checked in with the following update about band's recent activity:
"Good evening boys and girls! Maybe you're wondering why Incubo Corps is not doing anything at the moment, but don't worry, IC is working a lot in these months and there are lot of news. Now we can't tell you anything, but very soon we will publish new material, a new myspace profile and many other things.
"We're recording several songs and we are close to finish all the registrations very soon. The songs quality changed a lot, now it is much better, we're very proud of our improvements and we also hope you will like everything. IC is growing every day more and more and the feeling we've created among us is fantastic.
"IC is like a family. We can't wait to publish everything and play some live shows. So stay tuned for more information, the real nightmare is really close. We wish you an infernal night!"
Dissolution Posts Debut Album For Free Download
New Zealand thrash metal band Dissolution's recently released debut full-length album, "Plague of Violence," is available for free download (via email registration) in a range of formats including 320k mp3, and FLAC from their Bandcamp page.
Dissolution will embark on a series of shows throughout New Zealand beginning in August. As of the time of this article, the only show they have listed is as follows:
Aug 21 2010 @ 9:00P - Al's Bar, Christchurch, Canterbury, NEW ZEALAND
Two New Inpsychobleedia Songs Released Online
Phlamencore Records has released the first two songs from Soulfly guitarist Marc Rizzo’s latest side project INPSYCHOBLEEDIA. The songs “Blind Leads the Blind” and “Demonic Crypto History” are now available as a digital release on iTunes and Amazon.
INPSYCHOBLEEDIA is:
Marc Rizzo - Guitar, Vocals
Dennis Kimak - Guitar
Elo Hernandez - Bass
Anthony Devizio - Drums
Rizzo released his third instrumental solo album in February and is currently touring Europe with Soulfly.
Volbeat Reveals New Album Guests
Danish metal outfit Volbeat has announced that their new studio album, "Beyond Hell/Above Heaven," will feature guest appearances from Kreator frontman Mille Petrozza, as well as from Napalm Death vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway. The album is expected to be released on September 13th.
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