Metal News for July 2, 2011
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16 news articles posted on this day.
Meliah Rage Reveals New Album Details
Meliah Rage has announced the band's new studio album will be titled "Dead To The World," and the album is currently set for release on July 28th, 2011 through Metal on Metal Records. Two songs from the album, titled "Where Nothing Ever Grows" and "Up In Flames," are also available for streaming through the Metal on Metal website.
The track listing and artwork for "Dead to the World" can be viewed below.
1. Up In Flames
2. Valley Of The Shadowless Souls
3. Skin And Bones
4. Absolute Obedience
5. Where Nothing Ever Grows
6. Never From Me
7. Cold Cruel Fate
8. Time Won't Let Me Breathe
9. Awaken Sorrow More...
Cage Of Torment To Enter The Studio
Norway's Cage of Torment has checked in with the following brief message about entering the studio later this summer to record a new mini-album:
"Studio: Cage of torment is going into studio this August recording a 6 track mini record. Its gonna be fucking heavy!"
The new recording will be the follow-up to Cage of Torment's previously released three song demo 'Everything Ends In Flames." Details on the demo are available here, or you can also check out Cage of Torment's music by heading over to the band's official MySpace music profile.
Negura Bunget Comments On Upcoming Releases
Negura Bunget has issued the following update about working on a trio of projects dubbed the "Transylvanian Trilogy:"
"Negura Bunget is ready to announce the next major step that will shape the evolution of the band in the following years. After the Vîrstele pamîntului album, which got some amazing response from audience and media, we fell it is our purpose to take everything to an even higher level. With this in mind, our next project is a musical and visual trilogy centered around the Transilvanian lands. It is both our personal and band destiny to undertake this exploration and presentation of the things that inspired us since the very beginning. Everybody can rest assure, we are not here to perpetuate the typical stereotypes, but rather unveil the unknown treasures the Transilvanian lands are so rich in. Be prepared to discover a whole new dimension of what these lands are all about.
"Each part of the trilogy will evolve into fully developed musical and visual sides which we are developing together with our friend and visual artist Daniel Dorobantu and our friend and modern composer Dan Popescu.
"The first part of the trilogy, entitled Tau (engl. your) will unveil the natural landscapes, by exploring 9 unique natural places, with their mystique, atmosphere, legends and meanings. The second part will explore the human components, the traditions and practices, the connection with the nature, the way this relation shaped the spiritual horizon of the local inhabitants. The last part will focus on the spiritual elements, the values that defined and made these lands immortal. These are the first completely new materials we are releasing with Lupus Lounge/Prophecy Productions. More...
Regardless Of Me Posts Madonna Cover
Italian female-fronted metal act Regardless of Me has posted a cover online of Madonna's "Frozen." You can watch the band's music video for the cover track in the clip below. More details on the band are also available through the Regardless of Me Facebook page.
Gorematory Posts "Medical Execution" Video
Death metal act Gorematory has posted a horror-themed music video online for the song "Medical Execution," which can be found in the player below.
"Medical Execution" is taken off the band's "Zombie Slaughterfest" album. For more details on Gorematory and to hear additional tracks available for streaming, head over to the band's MySpace music profile.
Megadeth To Play SWU Music & Arts Festival
David Ellefson has issued the following announcement about Megadeth performing at the SWU Music and Arts Festival in Brazil:
"Megadeth is confirmed to play the SWU Music & Arts Festival in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Monday, November 14, 2011. The full line-up for the festival is yet to be announced. Tickets go on sale Monday, July 11.
"SWU (Starts With You, or 'Começa com você,' in Portuguese) is originally a Brazilian sustainability movement, which organised the rock music festival SWU Music & Arts Festival. The festival had its first edition in October 2010. Check the Killing Road for tour details at the Megadeth website."
In other Megadeth news, it was announced last month that the band would be recording a custom soundtrack for the "Never Dead" video game. A trailer for the game and further details on the soundtrack are available here.
Benedictum Announces Show With Blackguard
Benedictum has issued the following announcement about a live show with Blackguard in San Diego:
"We are excited to announce that we will be playing next Friday on the 8th at Brick By Brick in San Diego with Blackguards! This is 21 and over show, the show starts at 7PM, $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Contact lilmamaevents@aol.com or 760-520-4135 for tickets! We look forward to seeing you there!
"Also, Don't forget to join our mailing list and stay updated! We are currently scheduling more show dates, so we hope to see you all soon! Have a great 4th of July!"
Limp Bizkit Posts New Music Video Online
Veteran rap-metallers Limp Bizkit have posted their latest music video online for streaming. The video was shot for the track "Cold Cobra" which is the title-track from the group's recently released comeback album. You can check out the video in the player below. "Gold Cobra" was released on June 28, 2011 through Interscope Records.
Nonpoint To Tour The U.S.
American nu-metal act Nonpoint has announced that it will be touring the United States this summer. You can check out the currently announced dates, cities and venues below with a few more expected to be added in the coming weeks.
08/12 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
08/13 Twin Lakes, WI – Shadow Hill Ranch
08/15 New York, NY – The Gramercy Theater
08/16 Hampton Beach, NH – Wally’s Pub
08/17 Hartford, CT – The Webster Theater
08/18 Lancaster, PA – The Chameleon Club
08/19 Allentown, PA – Crocodile Rock
08/20 Fort Wayne, IN – Headwaters Park
08/21 Toledo, OH – Headliners
08/23 Huntington, WV – V Club
08/24 Lexington, KY – Busters Billboard & Backroom
08/26 Bettendorf, IA – Uptown Bar & Grill
08/27 Waterloo, IA – McElroy Stadium
08/30 St. Paul, MN – Station 4
09/01 Muskegon, MI – Club Envy
09/02 Indianapolis, IN – Birdy’s
09/03 Madison, WI – The Taste Of Madison
Skindred Debuts "Cut Dem" Music Video
U.K. act Skindred has teamed up with Kerrang Magazine to debut its latest music video. The video was shot for the track "Cut Dem" and can be viewed using the player provided below.
Staind Reveals New Album Details
American hard rockers Staind have revealed the track listing and release date for its upcoming new album. The album, which is a self-titled affair, will feature 10 all-new tracks from the band and is set for a September 13, 2011 release through Atlantic Records. The group recently teamed up with Metal Hammer magazine to debut its first single, "Eyes Wide Open." You can check out the song over at this location.
The track listing for "Staind" is as follows;
1. Not Again
2. Eyes Wide Open
3. Failing
4. Wannabe
5. Throw It All Away
6. Now
7. The Bottom
8. Take a Breath
9. Paper Wings
10. Something To Remind You
Black Breath To Embark On European Tour
Seattle-based heavy metallers Black Breath have announced that they will be heading overseas this month for a tour of Europe. You can check out the full list of dates, cities and venues below.
07/06 Messancy, BEL – Rider’s Park
07/07 Antwerp, BEL – De Rots
07/08 Knebworth, UK – Sonisphere Festival
07/09 Plymouth, UK – White Rabbit
07/10 Bristol, UK – The Fleece
07/11 Brighton, UK – Hydrant
07/12 Manchester, UK – Star & Garter
07/13 Leeds, UK – The Well
07/14 London, UK – Borderline
07/16 Nijmegen, NET – De Affaire
07/17 Münster, GER – Cafe Lorenz
07/18 Stuttgart, GER – Club Schocken
07/19 Hamburg, GER – Hafenklang
07/20 Berlin, GER – Jagerklause
07/22 Helsinki, FIN – Tuska Open Air Festival
07/24 Pilsen, CZE – Fluff Festival
07/26 Arese, ITA – SGA
07/27 Bologna, ITA – Altantide
Sleeping Giant Posts Teaser For New Album
Christian metal act Sleeping Giant has posted a short video teaser online to promote its forthcoming new album. The new release, titled "Kingdom Days in an Evil Age," is set for a July 12, 2011 release date through Ain’t No Grave Records. You can check out the album trailer, as well as some upcoming tour dates for the band, below.
Miss May I Posts New Music Video Online
Deathcore act Miss May I has posted its new music video online for streaming. The video was shot for the track "Masses of a Dying Breed" and can be viewed using the player located below.
Rammstein Announces Early 2012 European Tour
German industrial metal icons Rammstein have announced that they will once again embark on a headlining tour of Europe in early 2012. The tour is in support of an upcoming greatest hits package from the band titled "Made In Germany 1995 – 2011" but further details on the release are not available at this time. You can view the full list of dates, cities and venues for the band's 2012 European tour below.
02/06 Kaunas, LIT – Zalgiris Arena
02/07 Riga, LAT – Arena
02/10 Moskau, RUS – Sport Complex Olumpiski
02//13 St. Petersburg, RUS – Sport Concert Complex
02/15 Helsinki, FIN – Hartwall Areena
02/17 Stockholm, SWE – Ericsson Globe Arena
02/19 Olso, NOR – Vallhall
02/21 Copenhagen, DEN – Forum
02/22 Herning, DEN – Jyske Bank Boxen
02/24 London, UK – The O2 Arena
02/25 Birmingham, UK – LG Arena
02/27 Dublin, IRE – The O2
02/29 Newcastle, UK – Metro Arena
03/01 Manchester, UK – MEN Arena
03/02 Nottingham, UK – Capital FM Arena
03/04 Rotterdam, NET – Ahoy
03/06 Paris, FRA – Bercy
03/08 Antwerpen, BEL – Sportpalais
Kylesa Footage From Bonnaroo Posted Online
New live footage featuring progressive sludge metallers Kylesa has made its way online. The clip shows the band performing its single "Tired Climb" at the 2011 Bonnaroo Festival. You can check out the footage in the player below.
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