Metal News for July 14, 2009
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38 news articles posted on this day.
3 Inches Of Blood Plans Hometown CD Release Show
3 INCHES OF BLOOD will play a CD release show in their hometown of Vancouver, BC, Canada on Fri, September 11, 2009. The show will also be the kickoff for their North American tour and feature special guests Bison B.C. and others to be announced. Tickets go on sale to the general public on July 17. More...
Universum to Record New Album
Australia’s melodic death metal heavyweights Universum will commence recording of the much anticipated follow-up to their debut album "Leto Destinatus" in the coming months.
Due for release in early 2010, the album, tentatively titled "Mortus Machina," will feature guest appearances from vocalist Christian Älvestam (ex-Scar Symmetry), guest guitar solos from Nightrage axe-men Marios Iliopoulos and Olof Mörck. Jens Bogren of Sweden’s Fascination Street Studios (Opeth, Soilwork, Amon Amarth, Katatonia) will once again be handling both mixing and mastering duties.
Universum’s lead guitarist Michael Soininen comments: "We are all excited by how the new album is developing so far and believe that the songs have a newfound depth, both musically and lyrically. The combination of the new material, the great guest musicians Christian, Marios and Olof, along with Jens’s mixing and mastering should result in a great album."
Martyr To Support Flotsam and Jetsam On Tour Dates
After a very successful tour with Lizyy Borden last year, and performances at festivals such as "Keep it true" in Germany, Dutch metal cult band Martyr will be supporting Flotsam & Jetsam at their upcoming European tour.
Here are the latest Martyr tour dates: More...
Artep Announces Vancouver Show
Vancouver black metallers Artep will be headlining a show at the Cobalt on August 31st. Opening the show will be Throat Poets and A Trip from the Womb to Tomb.
Throat Poets: www.myspace.com/throatpoets
A Trip From Womb To Tomb: www.myspace.com/atripfromwombtotomb
Artep: www.myspace.com/artepmetal
Enforcer Announces U.S. Tour Dates
Swedish metallers Enforcer have announced an upcoming string of U.S. tour dates. The currently confirmed dates are as follows:
8/20 Chicago, IL @ Café Lura
8/21 Detroit, MI @ Blondies
8/26 Eugene, OR @ Samurai Duck
8/27 Boise, ID @ Gusto’s
8/31 Redding, CA @ Bubba Thrasher’s
9/1 San Francisco, CA @ TBA
9/6 Flagstaff, AZ @ Mad Italian’s Club 101
9/8 Lubbock, TX @ Whiskey Dix Bar
9/9 Oklahoma, OK @ The Conservatory
9/10 Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room
9/11 Manhattan, KS @ PJ’s
9/13 Panama City Beach, FL @ Dysfunction Junction
9/14 Winter Park, FL @ The Haven
9/16 Mill Spring, NC @ The Ultimate Basement
9/17 Pittsburgh, PA @ TBA
9/18 Allentown, PA @ The Sterling Hotel
9/19 Buffalo, NY @ Club Diablo
9/21 Portsmouth, NH @ Muddy River
Whiplash Streaming New Song "Feeding Frenzy"
Reactivated New Jersey thrash metallers Whiplash are set to release their new album "Unborn Again" later this month through Pulverized Records. The band is currently streaming a new track from the album titled "Feeding Frenzy" on their MySpace page.
Castrofate Announces Upcoming U.S. Tour Dates
New York thrashers Castrofate have issued the following announcement about upcoming tour dates:
"Hey all, as you can now see, we are capping off our U.S. Tour 2009 with a NYC show at Don Hill's on Saturday, August 29, 2009. We are giving away FREE tickets to the first 30 -- and we are down to only 17 LEFT. Grab your free ticket or tickets NOW and you can also grab a package deal of our CD and Shirt for only $10 when you grab your free tickets. At the show(s), the CD & Shirt Package Deal is going to be $15.
"The shows will feature 3 BRAND NEW SONGS along with a special cover song. The line-up performing these shows is as follows: Dan Castro - Vocals & Lead/Rhythm Guitar, Charlie Zeleny - Touring Drums (JORDAN RUDESS BAND, THE GREAT KAT, SUSPYRE), Peter James Lloyd - Touring Bass (RED STATE RIOT, THE AUTUMN HEALING), Rich Skibinsky - Touring Second Lead Guitar (SUSPYRE)"
Confirmed dates are as follows:
8/1 - O'Shaughnessy's - Old Town Alexandria, VA
8/8 - The Brew - Milwaukie, OR
8/15 - Dan Electro's - Houston, TX (Craw Fest 2009)
8/20 - The Sterling Hotel - Allentown, PA
8/29 - Don Hill's - New York City, NY
Skullshifter Announces Upcoming Tour Dates
New Jersey metallers Skullshifter have announced two upcoming summer tour dates. The currently confirmed dates are as follows:
7/24 DINGBATZ • NJ HM Massacre IV Clifton, NJ
8/29 LIPPYS EXTREME SPORTS BAR Marshalls Creek, PA
Forgotten Tales Issues Recording Update
Canadian power metallers Forgotten Tales have posted two new drum recording videos online, which can be viewed below. The band also issued the following recording update:
"Like we recently promised, here are some news from the recording of our third album! We entered studio on July 8th and since then Mike and the rest of the team are working hard to record the drums tracks.
"Everything is going well so far, Mike already completed 6 songs. And talking about him here are some comments directly from the man behind the drumkit! We will be back soon with more news straight from the recording studio!
"July 8th 2009: Settle in Menzo studio, drum tuning with Luc Gaulin (ex-Moonlyght, Passage) and sound checks all night... sounds awesome! More...
Suicide Silence Posts New Music Video Online
Suicide Silence has posted a new music video online for the track "Wake Up," which can be viewed below. The band also issued the following statement about the video:
"The time has finally arrived to unveil the new music video for 'Wake Up'! It was shot by the master himself, David Brodsky! We feel he perfectly nailed the concept we envisioned for this clip and we can’t wait for you all to see it. The clip is a disturbing look into the inner psyche while embracing the effect of hallucinogens. The video can be viewed exclusively at FEARnet.com!
"If you dig the video, be sure to repost this bulletin and show your friends!" More...
Kreator Announces Australian Tour Dates
German thrash metal legends Kreator has announced that they will be heading to Australia this September for a few shows in support of their latest studio album, "Hordes Of Chaos." Tickets will go on sale at the end of July.
The tour schedule is as follows:
September 23 - Billboard The Venue - Melbourne, Australia
September 24 - The Metro - Sydney, Australia
September 25 - The HiFi - Brisbane, Australia
Thurisaz Issues Band Update
Thurisaz has issued the following update about working on new material:
"We know it's been quiet around Thurisaz for quite some time now, but don't worry! We've been working on some new material over the past months (or is it years? ) and we're very thrilled about the results till now!!! We'll be putting a brand new song up our myspace by the end of september/beginning of october, so watch out for it!!!
"And if you can't wait to hear it, come and see our gig @ Rockfest Hamme on the 11th of september!!! Horns up !!!"
Cannibal Corpse Updates Mayhem Stage Time
Cannibal Corpse has issued the following announcement about changing their stage time at the Rockstar Mayhem Festival:
"We got a new stage time on Mayhem, we are now playing at 5:45 pm on the Hot Topic stage everyday! So far the shows have been KILLER! Looking forward to more pits, STAY BRUTAL!"
Destroyer 666 Announces First Canadian Tour Date
Destroyer 666 has issued the following announcement about their first live show in Canada:
"Destroyer is proud to announce the first ever live appearance in Canada.
"The storm will take at NOCTIS III Metal Fest Calgary, Alberta on Oct 3rd. Its a great honour for the band to finally play in the country that has made such a unique contribution to metal and that magnifcent culture that surrounds it. It is an exclusive show. There are no other Candadian dates.
"You are urged one and all, to come, no matter how far, come rage wild with the Beast one last time."
Walls Of Jericho Announces South American Tour
WALLS OF JERICHO are set to embark on a South American tour this September. The South American tour dates are as follows:
Friday, September 11th Quito, Ecuador
Saturday,September 12th Bogota, Colombia
Sunday, September 13th Bogota, Colombia
Monday,September 14th Caracas, Venezuela
Wednesday, September 16th Rosario, Argentina
Thursday, September 17th Buenos Aires, Argentina
Friday, September 18th Santiago, Chile
Saturday, September 19th Campinas, Brazil
Sunday, September 20th Sao Paulo, Brazil
Born Of Silence Seeking New Vocalist
Born Of Silence has issued the following announcement about seeking a new vocalist:
"We are Born Of Silence, a Melodic/Progressive Metal band based out of central Illinois. We're seeking a versatile lead vocalist that has the ability to work within 5 part vocal harmonies and work with odd time signatures. We're a drug free band who has desires to tour nationally and internationally. We have an existing back catalog that after learning, you would have some creative freedom to make the songs your own and contribute to all future works. Contact Terry at 309 645 7495 or go here.
"(Please Note: Samples are rough recordings and need major adjustments )"
Wolverine Bassist Guests On New Griftegard Album
Wolverine has issued the following announcement about their bass player making a guest appearance on the upcoming Griftegård album:
"Our bassplayer, Thomas Jansson, recently recorded the bass tracks on Griftegård's upcoming album which is to be released in September this year. Griftegård, a doom metal band from Norrköping, Sweden, invited Thomas to participate in the process of making this album after a rather quick and unforseen situation which led to the original bassplayer parting ways with the band. When former Wolverine guitarist Per Broddesson, now member of Griftegård, asked whether Thomas could come to Norrköping and help out, there was no way he was going to miss the opportunity to work with a band that he highly appreciates. Thomas will join Griftegård on the Hamburg gig due 18 July, where they will play together with The Devil's Blood."
Paradise Lost Streaming New Song Online
British gothic metal band Paradise Lost will release their new album “Faith Divides Us – Death Unites Us” through Century Media Records on September 28, 2009 in Europe and October 6, 2009 in the US. The album’s opening track “As Horizons End” is currently streaming on the band's MySpace page.
Vocalist Nick Holmes commented on the song:
“This song is about someone who's on a downward spiral. Working too hard and trying to claw back some positive spirit by participating in all the so called joyous occasions in life, socialising and networking but to no avail, the long days have crushed the soul till only disappointment and cynicism remains. This song was inspired by the thousands of dishevelled looking middle aged businessmen I see in airports each year.
"This track has had a dozen face lifts since its inception and in true fashion, it was never intended to be the first track. Once it was mixed though it was hard to imagine any other song opening the album.” More...
Mortiis Posts "Behind The Scenes" Video Footage
Mortiis has posted a "behind the scenes" video clip, which can be viewed below. The band also issued the following statement about the clip:
"We just uploaded part 1 of our 'behind the scenes' of our video shoots to YouTube. We´ll be posting a few more, aprox once a week so make sure you check back in to check out the other exciting stuff as well. Oh, and as if we´re not always saying this but, we´ve been busy the last couple of months finnishing off even MORE new music. Is there going to be a lot of new music coming from us ? Oh, yes..." More...
Exilia Updates European Tour Dates
Italian female-fronted band Exilia has updated their upcoming tour schedule with the following dates:
7/17 - Tambourine - Desio, Italy
7/18 - Soundgardenfestival - Friedberg, Germany
7/25 - Pro Abruzzo - Milano, Italy
8/1 - Games Convention - Leipzig, Germany
8/14 - Next Generation Festival - Niederoeblarn, Austria
9/5 - Cityrock Festival - Villach, Austria
10/17 - Rock The Station Festival - Ampflwang, Austria
10/29 - Rock City - Uster, Switzerland
10/30 - Palazzo - Chur, Switzerland
10/31 - Amalogame Club - Yverdon, Switzerland
Theatre Of Tragedy To Reissue Previous Albums
Metal Mind Productions has issued the following announcement about re-issuing two Theatre of Tragedy album:
"Theatre Of Tragedy is truly a phenomenon. Their first three releases became legendary on the doom/gothic/death metal scene, while the next two introduced a completely different musical style, bringing the group closer to industrial and electropop rather than traditional metal. Today Metal Mind Productions presents the exclusive re-releases of those two controversial albums by Theatre of Tragedy - ‘Musique’ and ‘Assembly’.
"‘Musique’ was the first offering to take Theatre of Tragedy into a new direction and this exclusive re-release brings back one of the band’s most revolutionary steps ever… In the year 2000 Theatre of Tragedy decided to part ways with their past and reach towards the future by completely changing their musical direction. Released through Nuclear Blast on October 2nd, the group’s fourth LP, ‘Musique’, brought a brave mixture of industrial, electropop and gothic rock. The band left their early gothic/death metal inspirations and introduced a fresh new sound, focusing on upbeat, electro-based tracks. This rather controversial style change was difficult to accept by many fans of Theatre of Tragedy’s previous albums, but eventually the new formula proved to be more than convincing. More...
Audio Interview With Seventh Calling Available
A new audio interview with vocalist Steve Handel of Seventh Calling has been posted online. The widget for listening to the interview can be found below. Seventh calling is currently in the process of recording a new EP titled "Epidemic." More...
Cannon Working On New Album
Germany's Cannon have issued the following announcement about working on a new album:
"After six month of rehearsals the new CANNON – Liveset ist ready now.
"Songs from the current album 'Metal Style' and 'Back In Business' will take the main part of the show. But also some classic tunes from the debut album 'Thunder & Lightning' will be present to the fans.
"At this moment gigs for autumn/winter 2009 and 2010 will be scheduled.....Presenter or Promoter who are interested to book CANNON for concerts could contact the band via their official website www.cannon-the-band.com.
"At the same time the band is working on the new album. Few song ideas are pre-recorded right now."
Mike Portnoy To Appear On "That Metal Show"
Dream Theater has issued the following announcement about drummer Mike Portnoy appearing on "That Metal Show:"
"MP will be on a special 1 hr episode of THAT METAL SHOW this weekend filmed last month at the Download Festival in England. It premieres this Fri night 7/17 at 10pm EST on VH1 Classic and will be in constant repeat after that, so set your DVR!"
Dark Tranquility Updates Release Date For Reissues
Dark Tranquility, who had previously announced that they would be re-releasing several earlier albums in May, have issued the following update about the pushed back release dates:
"A lot of people have been asking when the re-releases will be out in North America. You can now pre-order 'Haven', 'Projector', 'Damage done' and 'Yesterworlds' as a bundle from Century media's mailorder: Click here for more info."
The pre-orders are expected to ship on August 4th.
Gallows Posts Video For "The Vulture (Act II)"
Gallows has posted their latest music video for "The Vulture (Act II)," which you can watch below.
The band is currently on tour with the Vans Warped Tour and their latest tour dates are as follows:
7/14 - COLUMBIA, MD -- MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION
7/15 - SCRANTON, PA -- TOYOTA PAVILION @ MONTAGE MOUNTAIN
7/16 - BUFFALO, NY -- DARIEN LAKE P.A.C.
7/17 - CAMDEN, NJ -- SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER
7/18 - UNIONDALE, NY -- NASSAU COLISEUM
7/19 - OCEANPORT, NJ -- MONMOUTH RACETRACK
7/21 - BOSTON, MA -- COMCAST CENTER
7/22 - VIRGINIA BEACH, VA -- VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE
7/23 - CHARLOTTE, NC - VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE
7/24 - ORLANDO, FL -- CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS
7/25 - MIAMI, FL -- CRUZAN AMPHITHEATRE
7/26 - ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- VINOY PARK
7/28 - ATLANTA, GA -- LAKEWOOD AMPHITHEATRE
7/29 - CINCINNATI, OH -- RIVERBEND AMPHITHEATRE
7/30 - MILWAUKEE, WI -- MARCUS AMPHITHEATRE
7/31 - DETROIT, MI -- COMERICA PARK
8/1 - CHICAGO, IL -- FIRST MIDWEST BANK AMPHITHEATRE
8/2 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- CANTERBURY PARK
8/3 - ST. LOUIS, MO - VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE
8/4 - KANSAS CITY, KS -- SANDSTONE AMPHITHEATRE
8/7 - BOISE, ID -- IDAHO CENTER AMPHITHEATRE
8/8 - SALT LAKE CITY, UT - UTAH STATE FAIRGROUNDS
8/9 - DENVER, CO -- INVESCO FIELD @ MILE HIGH
8/12 - CALGARY, AB -- RACE CITY SPEEDWAY
8/14 - VANCOUVER, BC -- THUNDERBIRD STADIUM
8/15 - SEATTLE, WA -- THE GORGE AMPHITHEATRE
8/16 - PORTLAND, OR -- WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
8/19 - FRESNO, CA -- SAVE MART CENTER
8/20 - MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- SHORELINE AMPHITHEATRE
8/21 - SACRAMENTO, CA -- SLEEP TRAIN AMPHITHEATRE
8/22 - SAN DIEGO, CA -- CRICKET WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE
8/23 - LOS ANGELES, CA -- HOME DEPOT CENTER More...
Dead Shape Figure Issues Recording Update
Finland thrash metal band, Dead Shape Figure, has issued the following studio update:
"We are almost finished with the 3 new songs that we started recording in December'08... Why it took so long? We don't really know... The drum, guitar and bass tracks has been ready since December. But suddenly we decided to re-record the guitars with a better equipment (the old ones were recorded with a roland micro cube in our sound engineers living room...). And then few months went really fast and then we left to the European tour with Cradle Of Filth, Moonspell and Turisas and... well now it's July 2009 and our sound engineer Osku is mixing the songs, and they should be ready in few weeks. We recorded the new guitar tracks last weekend and Galzi did his vocals at his summer cottage few weeks ago." More...
Ghoul Patrol Cancels Baltic Mini-tour
Finnish death metal band, Ghoul Patrol, has issued the following update regarding their recent tour cancelations:
"We're really sorry to announce that our Baltic mini-tour has been canceled due to reasons beyond the powers of the band. We'll try to get into Estonia and Latvia as soon as possible - now it seems though that this is probably going to take place in 2010."
Impious Launches New Facebook Page
Swedish metallers Impious have announced that their upcoming album will be titled "Death Domination" and will see a winter release through Metal Blade Records. The band has also issued the following short update about launching a new Facebook page:
"Got Facebook? Then please help us spread our music by joining our group! It means everything to us! IMPIOUS on Facebook here."
Limbonic Art Re-Releasing Early Demo Tapes
Norway's Limbonic Art has issued the following announcement about re-releasing two early demo tapes in new formats:
"Limbonic Art 1995-1996 official release by Kyrck Productions.
"Gathering their 2 rare promo tapes from 95-96 that were circulated in very low amounts and brought them the contract for 'Moon in the scorpio'! Limbonic Art in their more raw and primitive unique material with exclusive unreleased photos from that era!! 80 minutes of pure feeling!
"Available in CD, LP, limited leather book!! Contact: Kyrck Productions, kyrck_khal@hotmail.com"
Warrior Soul Announces Final London Show of 2009
Warrior Soul has issued the following announcement about playing at Camden Underworld in London this Thursday:
"Warrior Soul will play Camden Underworld on Thursday 16th July. Support is provided by Gizz Butt's (Prodigy, Janus Stark) The More I See.
"This will be your last chance to see the most dangerous rock'n'roll band on the planet lay waste to London in 2009.
"Don't miss it."
Hypocrisy Announces New Album Release Date
Hypocrisy mainman, Peter Tägtgren, has issued the following update:
"Hey, its about time for an update now. We have a title for the new album now: 'A Taste Of Extreme Divinity!' [cover art] I'm at the end of the recording n mixing, a few songs left to sing on. The rest are done mixingwise... It's just been too busy with touring and recording bands, and I didn't wanna burn myself out totally. Were happy of the result so far, it got everything a HYPO album should have in our own point of view. We will release it October 23rd and start touring in the USA Nov 5th, supporting Ensiferum, then in January 2010 we do a headline tour in Europe, after that we'll try to hit rest of the world, stay tuned for more updates in a few weeks!"
Evile Posts New Song, "Infected Nation," Online
British thrashers EVILE have released a brand new track, called "Infected Nation," which is available now for streaming and download.
The new track, which is the first song off the band's highly anticipated upcoming new album, INFECTED NATIONS - due on September 21st in Europe and September 22nd in the USA - is available for streaming at EVILE's official MySpace page.
You can download a DRM-free copy of the track to keep and blast as often as you like. Get "Infected Nation", available to download as an MP3 as well as a high quality WAV file, at this location. More...
Neandertahl Signs To Rundown Records
UK technical prog/death metal band, Neandertahl, has signed to Rundown Records. Their concept EP, "Their Sprawling Bodies Imperfectly Embalmed" was released on July 13 via the label.
The entire Ep is currently streaming at the band's MySpace page.
Ventriloquist Announces New vocalist, Nikko Mazza
Ventriloquist has announced their new vocalist Nikko Mazza. The band's label comments, "From what we hear from the guys he is one amazing performer with a great vocal range and is the perfect fit for the group."
You check out some of the band's material on their MySpace page.
Ventriloquist's debut EP is out everywhere now, and its currently on sale at www.13starrecords.bigcartel.com for $3 with free shipping.
Crown The Lost Issues Studio Update
Pittsburgh metal band, Crown The Lost, has issued the following studio update:
"We are currently holed up in Soundscape Studios with Dave Watson recording a cover of Faster Pussycat's 'House of Pain.' Reason being, Renaldi often refers to our rehearsal room as his 'house of pain' when there is no alcohol present, so it was fitting..."
...just kidding. Maybe one day - that is a good jam; you can't deny it. Joking aside, we are indeed in the process of recording a new song for our own benefit and it probably won't see the light of day until album #3 hits next year. That, or when we do our best-of collection in 2027. Check out some pics of us being idiots in the studio here."
"On the show front, we will be opening for the mighty Edguy at Peabody's Down Under in Cleveland on Saturday, September 12th. We do have tix available, so hit us up: crownthelost@hotmail.com. We just confirmed (like, 15 minutes) ago an opening slot with Sonata Arctica on Tuesday, October 13th @ the Rex Theatre in Pittsburgh. Ticket details forthcoming - it should rock. "
Trivium Announces Idaho Off-Date
Trivium recently announced an off-date from their stint on the Rockstar Energy Mayhem tour in Boise, ID. The show will take place on the 15th of July at the Knitting factory, so the details are:
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Location: Boise, ID
Venue: Knitting Factory
Testament To Record New Album, Cancels Tour Dates
Bay Area thrash metal legends Testament has announced that they will not be embarking on their South American tour this September, so that they can enter the studio to record their new studio album. The band will still be performing in the U.K. and Europe this Summer however.
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