Metal News for July 19, 2011
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Pit Stories: Familiar Faces
We've been talking with bands and fans everywhere to get their mosh pit stories. This week we've got a story from Cyprus label Pitch Black Records' owner Phivos Papadopoulos to share:
On December 4th, 2010, Arryan Path were to headline a show in Thessaloniki, Greece, at Harley Bar and I tagged along with the boys. We arrived the day before and during the evening (of December 3rd) we were invited to go to Harley Bar where an Iron Maiden tribute band (The Prisoners) were to perform. Indeed an awesome band which simply amazed all of us as they played every maiden tune to perfection and kept going non-stop from around “2 minutes to midnight” til about 3am.
During their set however and while watching them onstage I kept thinking about how all the band members looked so unbelievably familiar to me; but I just couldn’t place them. My guess was that they also belonged in other bands that I may have seen here or there but nevertheless I kept struggling with my mind trying to figure out where the bloody hell I knew them from!
So the next day comes and during sound check I get to talking with the venue owner. At some point we start discussing the previous night’s cover band and how good they were. I asked if they play in any other bands and his reply was like a smack in the face, leaving me just standing there with my mouth wide open and feeling like a complete idiot. “Sure, they’re in Emerald Sun, a great local band!”
Hell yeah they’re a great band, I should know! They were our newest signing and their new album (“Regeneration”) was already scheduled to be released on February 11th! Of course, apart from phone calls and email exchanges, I had never actually met the guys face to face until then. It occurred to me then that the reason they all looked so familiar was from the time I spent reviewing their album’s booklet and looking at their photos in it. It goes without saying that I rang them up immediately and they came down for Arryan Path’s show and we all had an absolute blast!
Arrayan Path (recently changed from Arryan Path) recently announced that they're working on their third full-length album, "Ira Imperium."
Emerald Sun released their latest album, "Regeneration," earlier this year through Pitch Black Records. The band recently posted a song from the album online, "Chasing the Wind."
Be sure to check back every Tuesday for more pit stories.
Nervecell Posts New "Psychogenocide" Studio Clip
Nervecell has posted a second video clip online from the band's time recording the "Psychogenocide" album. You can check out the new video clip below, or find the previously uploaded first clip by heading over here.
We Came As Romans Reveals New Album Tracklisting
American deathcore/metalocre act We Came As Romans have announced the track listing for its forthcoming new album. The album, which is titled "Understanding What We’ve Grown To Be," which will see a September 13, 2011 release date. The track listing for the album can be viewed below.
1. Mis//Understanding
2. Everything As Planned
3. What I Wished I Never Had
4. Cast The First Stone
5. The Way That We Have Been
6. A War Inside
7. Stay Inspired
8. Just Keep Breathing
9. Views That Never Cease, To Keep Me From Myself
10. What My Heart Healed
11. I Can’t Make Your Decisions For You
12. Understanding What We’ve Grown To Be
Reign Supreme Comments On Upcoming EP
Reign Supreme frontman Jay Pepito has posted the following statement online, detailing the theme behind the band's forthcoming new EP "Sky Burial."
"Sky Burial comes from the Tibetan tradition of bringing the dead to a mountain, or other place where vultures gather. The vultures and other animals consume the corpse, and hence, it becomes a vessel to feed and care for these creatures. It’s a cool idea, wherein your empty shell of a person becomes of some utility to some other thing, and I just found the idea of that fascinating; it makes more sense to me than embalming the dead in an attempt to preserve some self-imposed idea of what they were like in life, and then tossing that homemade mannequin into a pine box, and letting it rot. It seems to me to be more pragmatic, to let yourself be the thing that sustains your ecosystem. It reminds us that we are just animals, that we are not special because of our smart cars and Facebook, and that we, in a sense, are simply carrion."
Animals As Leaders Live Footage Available
New live footage has made its way online featuring technical progressive metal act Animals As Leaders' recent performance in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can check out the band performing its tracks "Point to Point" and "Wave of Babies" in the player provided below.
Primus Reveals New Album Track Listing
American progressive rock veterans Primus have revealed details behind its forthcoming new album, titled "Green Naugahyde." The new full-length is set for release on September 13, 2011 and will feature the following track listing;
1. Prelude To A Crawl
2. Hennepin Crawler
3. Last Salmon Man
4. Eternal Consumption Engine
5. Tragedy’s a’ Comin'
6. Eyes Of The Squirrel
7. Jilly’s On Smack
8. Lee Van Cleef
9. Moron TV
10. Green Ranger
11. HOINFODAMAN
12. Extinction Burst
13. Salmon Men
Texas In July Debuts Latest Music Video
American metalcore act Texas In July has posted its new music video online for streaming. The video was shot for the track "1000 Lies" and can be streamed by using the player located below. The band also recently announced dates for its upcoming European tour. You can find the dates and locations for that trek over at this location.
Clutch To Tour With Thin Lizzy
American hard rockers Clutch have revealed that they will be heading overseas to the United Kingdom in early 2012 for a string of support dates for Irish rock icons Thin Lizzy. You can check out the full list of dates, cities and venues for the tour below.
01/19 Glasgow, UK – Barrowlands
01/21 Newcastle, UK – City Hall
01/23 Leicester, UK – De Montfort Hall
01/24 York, UK – Barbican
01/25 Cambridge, UK – Corn Exchange
01/27 Wolverhampton, UK – Civic Hall
01/28 Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo
01/29 Sheffield, UK – City Hall
01/31 Plymouth, UK – Pavilions
02/01 Cardiff, UK – St. Davids Hall
02/03 Brighton, UK – Dome
02/04 London, UK – HMV Hammersmith Apollo
Thin Lizzy will be on North American soil this coming October and November opening for heavy metal veterans Judas Priest. You can check out the full list of dates for that tour over at this location.
Becoming The Archetype Posts "Breathing Light" Vid
Christian progressive metal act Becoming the Archetype has posted its new, animated music video online for streaming. The video was constructed for the track "Breathing Light" and can be streamed by using the player provided below.
Dark Heavens Posts New Music Video Online
Dark Heavens has made its latest music video available online for viewing. The video was shot for the track "Heavy Drinkin" and can be viewed in the player located below.
Anthrax Reveals New Album Track Listing
American thrash metal veterans Anthrax have revealed the track listing for its long-awaited new album "Worship Music." The album is currently set for a September 13, 2011 release through Megaforce records and will feature the following track listing;
1. Worship
2. Earth On Hell
3. The Devil You Know
4. Fight ‘Em Til You Can’t
5. I’m Alive
6. Hymn 1
7. In The End
8. The Giant
9. Hymn 2
10. Judas Priest
11. Crawl
12. The Constant
13. Revolution Screams
Vreid Posts North American Tour Teaser Trailer
Norwegian black metal collective Vreid is currently readying for the band's upcoming North American takeover. Sponsored by Metal Injection and Brave Words & Blood Knuckles, The Black Path Of America Tour 2011 will kick off on August 25th in Toronto and devastate 14 cities before winding down on September 10th in San Diego. Vreid will be joined by pagan black metal co-headliners Kampfar and Canadian death metal ensemble Necronomicon. A video teaser for the trek can be viewed below.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
In Flames Video Interview From Sonisphere Posted
Anders Fridén of In Flames talked with Virtual Festivals before the band's performance on the final day of Sonisphere 2011 at Knebworth House. You can check out video from the interview below.
In Flames has also announced an upcoming European tour in support of the new album "Sounds of a Playground Fading" (reviewed here). You can check out full details on the tour at this location.
Diamond Plate Announces Music Video Shoot
Chicago thrashers Diamond Plate are hosting a record release show and music video shoot for their new album, "Generation Why?" on August 19th. The band will be joined by High Spirits, Lich King, Vindicator, and Terror In His Presence.
The official album release show for the young metal four-piece will be held at Reggie's Rockclub in the band's hometown of Chicago, and fans are invited to be a part of Diamond Plate's first music video. Be sure to bring the circle pit and tons of energy to this live show/performance style video for the thrash anthem "At the Mountains of Madness." Shooting begins at 2:00pm and all are welcome to come down to the venue. You can view the flyer at this location.
"Generation Why?" will be released by Earache Records on August 9 in the US and August 29 in Europe.
You can check out behind-the-scenes footage from the "Generation Why?" recording sessions by heading over here.
Trivium Streaming New Song Online
Trivium's new album "In Waves" is due out on August 9th, 2011, and Hot Topic is now offering a listen to the new album's track "Inception of the End." You can check out the song in the player below.
Trivium also recently posted the song "Dusk Dismantled" online, which can be heard by heading over here.
Gorephoabia Streaming New Song Online
Decibel Magazine is currently hosting an exclusive stream of Gorephoabia's "Xurroth Rreeth N’Vez Helm (City of Rot and Decay)," the second track off the death metal squadron's new full-length, "Apocalyptic Necromancy." You can check out the song by heading over here.
Scheduled for release on August 9th, 2011 through new label home Dark Descent Records, the follow-up to 2009’s Mortal Repulsion was recorded, mixed, and mastered by drummer Jim Roe and features new guitarist VJS (Kult ov Azazel, Crimson Moon, Demoncy, etc.).
The "Apocalyptic Necromancy" track listing and artwork are available below.
Sylosis Video Interview Available Online
Onslaught Radio has posted a new video interview online with Sylosis, which was conducted at the 2011 Sonisphere Festival in Knebworth. You can check out the clip below.
You can also check out the previously uploaded Sylosis video for "Empyreal" at this location, or head over here to see the band's addition to Metalunderground.com's Pit Stories column.
Clamfight Recording New Album
Philadelphia-area sludge thugs Clamfight are in the thick of recording their second full-length album, "Volume III." After a long several days of laying down track after track of their groove-laden thunder at New Jersey's infamous Gradwell House Studios, the band has completed all of the rhythm tracks for the upcoming album and will return in August to hammer out the leads and vocals for the record, which will see release via The Maple Forum in the Autumn months.
The band's upcoming shows are as follows:
7/29/2011 DIVEbar Raleigh - Raleigh, NC w/ Rukut, The Black Tie Operation [free show!]
7/30/2011 The House - Simpsonville, SC w/ Rukut, Black Hand Throne
Clamfight tour and album updates will continue to drop through the rest of 2011. In the meantime you can stream the "Volume I" album in its entirety at this location.
7 Horns 7 Eyes Posts Album Teaser Trailer
In anticipation of their forthcoming debut album, Seattle based technical death metallers 7 Horns 7 Eyes have just released their new digital single "Convalescence" on iTunes.
The single also features the tracks "Vindicator" and "The Winnowing," both of which will be on the band's new full-length album, "Throes Of Absolution." Featuring a guest appearance by Jeff Loomis (ex-NEVERMORE), the new album "Throes Of Absolution" will soon be released through Basick Records and fans can expect extensive touring from 7 Horns 7 Eyes in support of the release.
For fans that want even more 7 Horns 7 Eyes, a new teaser trailer for "Throes Of Absolution" has also been posted online. Check out the trailer below.
Kreyson To Reissue Early Albums
Ulterium Records has announced the reissues of the Kreyson albums "Angel on the Run" and "Crusaders." The Czech Republic based band originally released the albums in 1990 and 1992.
The re-issues will be released on August 5th through Ulterium Records and they both feature new artwork by Felipe Machado Franco [Blind Guardian, Rhapsody of Fire, Iced Earth]. You can check out the opening track for "Angel on the Run" after the jump.
"Angel on the Run" track listing:
1. Kreyson 04:05
2. Skalp 03:11
3. Deep in the Night 04:29
4. No Blue Skies 04:15
5. Faraway 04:22
6. Angel on the Run 03:07
7. Dreamin' 03:59
8. Golden Ark 03:34
9. I Need You 05:48
10. Fade Out 03:14
"Crusaders" track listing:
1. Pilgrimage 02:47
2. Crusaders 05:15
3. Commandments 03:41
4. No Bad Thing 04:22
5. Still 04:03
6. Stay a Moment 03:43
7. Forgiveness 03:23
8. Cries 04:56
9. Give Me Hope 03:21
10. The Prisoner 04:17 More...
Generichrist Posts "O.M.D.F.C." Video
Tampa Bay death thrashers Generichrist have released their official video for their song "O.M.D.F.C" in support of their "Strangulation Of A Twisted Mind" EP, which came out in Asia earlier this year on AreaDeathProductions/XmusickChina.
The majority of the video was shot in New Orleans and various live gigs in 2010, and the video was produced and directed by film maker Joshua R Antonelli. The clip also features a guest audio appearance by Bill Moseley.
Generichrist is currently working on the follow up to "Strangulation Of A Twisted Mind," a record that will be titled "Taste Of Death" and will see release on Horror Pain Gore Death Productions.
This Is Hell Enters The Recording Studio
Long Island hardcore metal quartet This Is Hell has entered Killingsworth Studio in Valley Village, CA with producer Tomas Costanza to begin recording the band’s fourth studio album and follow up to 2010’s, "Weight of the World." The yet-to-be-titled full-length will see an early October release on Rise Records.
"We can't wait to start tracking the new album. I can't remember ever being this excited to get in the studio,” said vocalist, Travis Reilly. “We've been playing a few new songs live. They feel great and people seem to enjoy them."
After wrapping up at Killingsworth Studio, This Is Hell will hit the road for a North American tour with Underoath, Comeback Kid, and The Chariot. The 28-city run will kick off on September 15th in Fayetteville, AR before circling the continent and concluding in St. Petersburg, FL in mid-October.
“We're very excited for our upcoming tour with Underoath, Comeback Kid, and The Chariot,” added Reilly. “We've toured many times with Comeback Kid and we look forward to spending more time with them and meeting the other guys. It's going to be great to play some new songs for a bunch of new faces.”
The dates are as follows:
Sept. 15 – Fayetteville, AR – Rogue
Sept. 17 – Ft. Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre
Sept. 19 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock
Sept. 20 – West Hollywood, CA – Key Club
Sept. 21 – Pomona, CA – Glasshouse
Sept. 22 – Ventura, CA – Ventura Theatre
Sept. 23 – Santa Clara, CA – The Avalon
Sept. 24 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
Sept. 26 – Seattle, WA – Neumo’s
Sept. 27 – Vancouver, BC, Canada – Venue
Sept. 30 – Edmonton, AB, Canada – Avenue Theatre
Oct. 01 – Calgary, AB, Canada – The Gateway
Oct. 02 – Regina, SK, Canada – Riddell Centre
Oct. 03 – Winnipeg, MD, Canada – The Garrick Centre
Oct. 04 – Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock
Oct. 06 – Covington, KY – Radiodown
Oct. 07 – London, ON, Canada – London Music Hall
Oct. 08 – Montreal, QC, Canada – La Tulipe
Oct. 10 – Quebec City, QC, Canada – Theatre Imperial
Oct. 11 – Manchester, NH – Rocko’s
Oct. 12 – Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance
Oct. 13 – Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club
Oct. 14 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
Oct. 15 – Springfield, VA – Jaxx
Oct. 17 – Huntington, WV – The Big Sandy Superstore Arena
Oct. 18 – Chattanooga, TN – The Warehouse
Oct. 19 – Jacksonville, FL – Free Bird Live
Oct. 20 – St. Petersburg, FL – The State Theatre
The Contortionist Updates Tour Schedule
Indianapolis, Indiana’s The Contortionist is kicking off a co-headlining run with the Slaughter Survivors Tour this Thursday in Hollywood, CA. The tour also features Conducting From The Grave, Scale The Summit, Rings Of Saturn, Volumes, and Structures.
The Contortionist also recently announced its inclusion in the upcoming Frak the Gods North American summer tour with Periphery, The Human Abstract, and Textures. Tour dates are now available, so see below for the complete listing.
The Slaughter Survivors tour dates with Conducting From The Grave:
7/21 Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
7/22 Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
7/23 Gallup, NM @ The Juggernaut
7/24 Lubbock, TX @ Jake's
7/25 Austin, TX @ Emo's
7/27 Orlando, FL @ Firestone
7/28 St Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
7/29 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
7/30 Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
7/31 Trenton, NJ @ Backstage at Champs
8/03 Wilmington, DE @ Mojo 13
8/04 Amityville, NY @ Broadway Bar
8/05 Holyoke, MA @ Waterfront Tavern
8/06 Amsterdam, NY @ Elks Hall 101
8/07 Jermyn, PA @ Eleanor Rigby's
8/08 Covington, KY @ The MadHatter
8/10 Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theater
8/11 Steger, IL @ Another Hole In the Wall
8/12 St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
8/13 Des Moines, IA @ People's Court
8/14 Omaha, NE @ Sokol Underground
8/15 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
8/16 Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
8/18 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
8/19 Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk
8/20 South Lake Tahoe, CA @ The Skatehouse More...
No Bragging Rights Splits With Bassist
No Bragging Rights bassist Rick McDonald has announced his departure from the group. Rick had the following to say:
"The decision to part ways with NBR has not been an easy one. Throughout the last 4 years of touring I've made so many friends and have had experiences that will give me a lifetime of memories to share.
"I've decided to take my hobby in graphic design to the next level and go full time with it, leaving no room for NBR's non-stop tour schedule. I still love everyone in the band (except Daniel =P) and will continue to help and support them all the way to the top."
The band will be joined by fill-in bassist Ryan “Beard” Warrell (ex: To Something Beautiful, A Thorn For Every Heart, etc.) for the band's upcoming Beautiful and Spineless headline tour and future dates until a permanent replacement is found.
Blindead Posts "Affliction XXVII II MMIX" Video
Blindead, which features guitarist Havoc (formerly of Behemoth), has posted a music video online for the title track off the "Affliction XXVII II MMIX" album. You can check out the clip in the player below.
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Self-consciousness Is Desire And
2. After 38 Weeks
3. My New Playground Became
4. Dark and Gray
5. So It Feels Like Misunderstanding When
6. All My Hopes and Dreams Turn Into
7. Affliction XXVII II MMIX
Lacuna Coil Pushes Back New Album Release
Lacuna Coil recently announced the band's new album will be titled "Dark Adrenaline." The group has now issued the following update about pushing back the release date for the album to early 2012:
"While Lacuna Coil are busy tying up some loose ends on their upcoming new album 'Dark Adrenaline,' Century Media Records has pushed the album back to an early 2012 release. Please stay tuned for updates that should be available soon.
"We are aware that the legions of Lacuna Coil fans are dying to hear new music. Just be patient for a little longer, we promise it'll be worth the wait!"
Additional details on the new album's specific release date and track listing will be announced as they are made available.
White Wizzard Reveals "Flying Tigers" Details
Los Angeles traditional heavy metal act White Wizzard has officially revealed the details for the band's forthcoming new album, titled "Flying Tigers." The band's publicist commented on the sound of the upcoming album:
"'Flying Tigers' features twelve new tracks and expands on the band's traditional heavy metal blueprint, with songs ranging from fist-pumping NWOBHM-style anthems, through the arena rock power of 'Starchild,' to a six-track epic concept piece featuring science-fiction and philosophical elements tied together with a progressive vibe."
Flying Tigers features the core White Wizzard line-up of bassist, songwriter, and founding member Jon Leon, drummer Giovanni Durst, and studio vocalist Wyatt Anderson, who featured on the band's debut album, "Over the Top." The album was once again recorded with producer Ralph Patlan in Phoenix, Arizona.
The track listing is as follows:
1. Fight to the Death
2. West L.A. Nights
3. Starchild
4. Flying Tigers
5. Night Train to Tokyo
6. Night Stalker
7. Fall of Atlantis
8. Blood on the Pyramids
9. Demons and Diamonds
10. Dark Alien Overture
11. War of the Worlds
12. Starman's Son More...
Black Cobra Completes New Album
The Bay Area’s duo Black Cobra has completed the recording process of the band's upcoming fourth full-length album, set for release in the Autumn months ahead.
For the recording of this album, the band’s second release for Southern Lord Recordings, Black Cora recently ventured across the continent to pound out the follow-up to 2009’s "Chronomega." This time around the outfit enlisted the talents of Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou and his God City Studio in Salem, Massachusetts.
The album's title has been announced as "Invernal." A full track listing, album art and other specific details will be announced shortly. Black Cobra also has the following upcoming live shows:
7/30/2011 El Rio – San Francisco, CA w/ Hot Lunch, Lecherous Gaze, Hightower
8/13/2011 Echo/Echoplex – Los Angeles, CA @ The Power Of The Riff
8/27/2011 Uptown – Oakland, CA w/ High On Fire
9/08/2011 Dante’s – Portland, OR @ MFNW
9/22/2011 Yerba Buena Center for the Arts – San Francisco, CA
Weedeater Comments On Headlining Tour
Weedeater recently announced an upcoming headlining tour in September/October. The band has now commented on the run of shows:
"We are stoked to announce that we will be hitting the road again this September and October. Dates/poster are below and tickets will go on sale Thursday. The fine folks at Brooklyn Vegan are sponsoring this tour and theother bands joining us on this run all kick ass. For the trip as a whole we will be supported by Saviours, Bison BC and Fight Amp. And though Saviours will not be there for the Philly or Brooklyn shows, Oxbow will join the bill at Europa and we're very excited about that.
"If you haven't seen the new *Mancoon...Turkey Warlock* video yet, check it and other cool stuff out on our new website here, which was just launched today. More updates coming shortly; a few more tour dates will likely be added. In any case, see you all very soon. Oh yeah, and if you want to follow us on Twitter @weedmetal, we'll tweet at you, too."
The full list of Weedeater tour dates can be found by navigating your browser to this location.
Midnight Odyssey Reveals New Album Artwork
Australia's Midnight Odyssey has announced the band's new album "Funerals From The Astral Sphere" will be released in September, 2011. The band has now also revealed the album's cover artwork, which can be viewed below.
You can also find more information on Midnight Odyssey and listen to tracks available for streaming through the band's MySpace page.
Dragonland Begins Recording New Album
Dragonland has issued the following announcement about beginning the recording process for the follow-up to the "Astronomy" album:
"Drum recording for new album starts tomorrow! Indeed, it is true! Tomorrow is the first day of recording the new album at Jacob Hansen's studio in Ribe, Denmark! We wll have frequent updates regarding the recording of he new album so stay tuned!"
In a previous update, the band had also commented on the new material: "The album is genuinely a concept album in every aspect, and we will collaborate with some truly gifted artists who are experts in this genre to bring our world to life visually - more on that soon. Prepare yourself to be engulfed in a world of enchanting phantasy and songs of swirling magic later this year!"
Information on the album's title, track listing, and release date will be released as it is made available.
The Way Of Purity Comments On Upcoming Album
The Way of Purity has checked in with the following statement about gearing up to record a second album:
"The promotion of our debut album 'Crosscore' is over. Recordings of new album start next week. On friday we will play at OST Mountain Fest in Romania and the promotion of our debut album will be over. Straight after that we will enter the studio to record our second chapter.
"We got such unbelivable feedback since we started this project and we want to thank you all. Keep fighting for animals and nature with us. Subconsciously you may equate and become fearless."
The band has also previously announced the new album will be titled "Equate," and recordings are set to start on July 25th, 2011. More details on The Way of Purity's upcoming album will be announced as they are released.
Toxic Holocaust Streaming Entire New Album
Toxic Holocaust's brand new album "Conjure and Command" is currently streaming in its entirety through AOL.com. Head over to this location to check out "Conjure and Command."
The album sees its North American release today, July 19th. "Conjure and Command" is available on multiple formats including digital, CD, 12" vinyl, as part of a deluxe double LP package, and a limited edition deluxe CD and DVD set that includes a full Toxic Holocaust live set. Toxic Holocaust also has an upcoming headlining North American tour, with details available here.
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Judgment Awaits You
2. Agony Of The Damned
3. Bitch
4. Red Winter
5. Nowhere To Run
6. I Am Disease
7. In The Depths (Of Your Mind)
8. The Liars Are Burning
9. Revelations
10. Sound The Charge
Nocturnal Depression To Re-Release Demo
Black metal act Nocturnal Depression has issued the following announcement about re-releasing the "Suicidal Thoughts" demo:
"Sun & Moon Records will release in August/September the re-edition of 'Suicidal Thoughts' first demo.
"We re-recorded it and re-arranged it also like we did with 'Nostalgia' album. The whole stuff was performed by the original line-up : H.Suizid and L.Lokhraed.
"This CD is the first part of H.Suizid's last work with ND. The second CD will be 'Near To The Stars.' It will be release next year also by Sun & Moon Records. You can have a taste of the upcoming re-release on our player."
The track listing is as follows:
1. A Ghostly Face Into The Night - 05:08
2. When Darkness Covers My Soul - 12:40
3. As Blades Penetrate My Flesh - 12:01
4. ...And the Forest Answers To My Call - 05:18
Syrach Issues Update On New Album
Norway's Syrach has checked in with the following announcement about the progress for the band's upcoming album:
"Just writing to tell you a bit about the making of the new album and how the progress is coming.
"We are now done making the clicktracks and have started to rehearse to these. As it seems, the new album will concist of seven great(?) doom rockin' metal tracks. Hopefully the recording will be about done in September, but no one knows...
"We have been focusing on rehearsing the album, and therefore have not prepared a live show yet, but as soon as we have gotten this recording going, we will start rehearse some old songs again, and prepare for some live shows, and hopefully we'll get around to play some as well...
"Doom on, brothers and sisters! We salute you!"
You can also listen to Syrach's music by navigating over to the band's MySpace music profile.
Suidakra Announces Russian Shows
Suidakra has announced the first dates of the band's upcoming "Fomorian Fury" Russian tour in October. The currently announced dates are as follows, with more to be announced shortly:
07.10.2011 - St.Petersburg
08.10.2011 - Moscow
09.10.2011 - Ekaterinburg
14.10.2011 - Kostroma
16.10.2011 - Voronej
Suidakra is touring in support of the band's new album "Book of Dowth." You can check out Metalunderground.com's review of the album by heading over here.
X Japan Founder Speaks On Bassists' Death
X Japan drummer and founding member Yoshiki has posted a message online regarding the death of his former band mate Taiji Sawada, who passed away on July 17th after his family made the decision to turn off his life support following a suicide attempt. Yoshiki's message reads as follows:
"Receiving the news of Taiji's death has left me speechless. I don't know how to cope with the loss yet.
"Playing at the Nissan Stadium together last year brings memories as if it was yesterday. To imagine what the fans are feeling right now breaks my heart. But that is the reason why we have to stay strong.
"X Japan will have to carry on with not only (late guitarist) Hide, but Taiji as well in our hearts.
"May the amazing bassist Taiji rest in peace."
Interview
Origin Discusses New Album
Most tech bands ignore songwriting in favor of chops, but Origin is a strong exception to that rule. "Antithesis" propelled the Kansas group into the spotlight back in 2008 and now with the backing of Nuclear Blast, the band's new album "Entitiy" looks set to take Origin to even further heights. Metalunderground.com was able to get in touch with Origin during the band’s tour with Hate Eternal to discuss the new album, future touring plans, and how you too can reuse the band's guitar tone. More...
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