Metal News for July 25, 2008
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24 news articles posted on this day.
Meantime Signs To Double or Nothing
Daytona Beach, Florida hardcore/metal band Meantime has signed with Double or Nothing Records. Their Double or Nothing debut is a self-titled 7", due for release on August 5, 2008.
In the meantime, you can check out some of the band's material on their MySpace page.
Macabre Announces More Tour Dates
MACABRE have lined up the following upcoming shows:
August 13 - Columbus, OH @ High 5
August 14 - Cincinnati, OH @ Dirty Jacks
August 15 - Parma, OH@ Jigsaw Saloon
August 16 - Long Branch, NJ @ Brighton Bar
August 17 - New York, NY @ Rebel w/ Brutal Truth, Devourment
October 4 - Dallas, TX @ Fear Jam at Fear Fest
Devourment Announces East Coast Show Dates
Texas-based brutal death metallers DEVOURMENT have lined up the following East Coast shows for next month with MALIGNANCY:
August 16 - Fall River, MA @ PAL of Fall River
August 17 - New York, NY @ Rebel w/ Brutal Truth, Macabre
Opiate For The Masses Drops Off Filter Tour
Century Media Records artists OPIATE FOR THE MASSES have issued the following message:
"Due to current commitments we will no longer be continuing the tour with FILTER in July."
"We are sorry for those who had planned to come out and support the band and we encourage you to still go and see Filter as they are a great band."
"Current plans are in process to make sure that we come back to each market missed this fall."
"Thank you all for the support and we will see you very soon… OFTM."
Falconer Posts New Track Online
Sweden's FALCONER have finished work on their forthcoming new album, "Among Beggars And Thieves," at Andy LaRoque's (KING DIAMOND guitarist) Sonic Train Studio in Sweden.
Metal Blade Records has posted the track "Man Of The Hour," lifted from the album, at this location. More...
Ignominious Incarceration Signs With Earache
EARACHE RECORDS has announced the signing of IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION to a multi-album, worldwide recording deal.
Hailing from the historical Roman city of Bath, UK, this talented young five-piece delivers instantly recognisable, crushing, modern death metal, whilst being unmistakably rooted in traditional death metal.
IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION is currently at work on their debut album and set to enter Grindstone Studios in Suffolk in September 2008 with producer SCOTT ATKINS (GAMA BOMB, SYLOSIS) for an early 2009 release, with touring scheduled for October 2008.
Check out an exclusive interview with the band on their Earache profile page here.
You can catch IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION live this summer on the following dates:
01 Aug 2008 Bridgwater, UK - Bridgwater Rugby Club (w/ TTB, BLEED FROM
WITHIN + OSMIUM)
02 Aug 2008 Weston Supermare, UK - Hobbits Night Club (w/ TTB, BLEED FROM
WITHIN)
03 Aug 2008 London, UK - The Underworld (w/ TTB, BLEED FROM WITHIN)
General Surgery Posts Album, Tour Update
General Surgery recently posted an update on their much awaited follow up to acclaimed "Left hand pathology" and planned live appearances:
"Next up is Party-San in Bad Berka, Germany on Saturday August the 9th, and the weekend after that you can get your dosage of gore at the Brutal Assault Festival in Jaromer, Czech Rep. Our stage slots are still to be confirmed, we'll post them as soon as we know.
"Furthermore, we're getting closer to finishing the songs for the next album. We've got about 12 songs rehearsed, with 3 more written and ready to go. We'll keep on writing until the album sessions will start, so there might be around 20 songs to choose from for the album.
"This time, we're gonna shake things up a bit and work with a producer, namely the (in)famous Fred Estby of ex-Dismember fame. He'll be working with us in the studio, lending us a pair of very experienced ears, as well as during the pre-production phase so we can get a second opinion on the material.
"Sessions will commence in Offbeat Studio in the beginning of October.
"Some new song titles include Virulent Corpus Dispersement, Nephroblastoma, Carbonic Residue Conversion and Necrocriticism."
Here are the upcoming General Surgery live dates:
08-08-07/09 Germany/Bad Berka Party San Metal Open Air
08-08-16 Czech Rep/Jaromer Brutal Assault Open Air vol 13
Amon Din Signs To Thundering Records
AMON DIN, known as "The best Death Metal act in Serbia" (according to the release), has joined Thundering Records roster. The band's first album is titled "Where Dreams no Longer Exists." Mastered by Juan "Punchy" Gonzales (NILE, MORBID ANGEL...) the album is slated for an early September release.
AMON DIN will tour September 1st to 11th supporting NILE, GRAVE and BELPHEGOR all around Europe.
You can check out some of the band's material on their MySpace page.
Stigmata BC Signs To Debello Recordings
Debello Recordings recently announced the addition of hardcore band Stigmata BC their roster. Formed in Brandon, Florida in 2007, Stigmata BC consists of ex and current members of Khann, Legions, Bodies in the Gears of the Apparatus and Headvice.
Stigmata BC vocalist Joshua Vitale comments on the signing: "We are very proud to be working with Debello Recordings. Debello is one of those labels that I feel will come to be recognized as one of the more honest and truly DIY operations in hardcore and metal (think early Robodog, Level Plane, etc.) as the scene progresses into an even more diluted and bastardized state. We're very happy to find a home where one's integrity and taste in music takes priority over the ability to push units. Please look for our vinyl release out later this year- with neither side benefitting financially from this venture, we want to state that this release is for an amazing cause that both parties truly believe in. Thank you."
The group is slated to release a non-profit debut 7" EP with all proceeds going directly to the Vitas Hospice Charity Fund. The VHCF is non-religion-affiliated organization specializing in the embetterment of living conditions in end-of-life circumstances by assisting hospices and those who cannot afford medical attention who are terminally afflicted with cancer.
"The guys in Stigmata BC have proven themselves as a group of hardworking individuals promoting true compassion in a scene riddled with those seeking selfish ends," states Debello president Jean Wagner. He continues to say, "We've all lost loved ones to cancer. All parties involved in [the project] believe that this is the best way to improve the condition of life for those currently afflicted with the disease- at least until a cure has been discovered," to which he adds, "If this campaign is a success, I vow that Debello will continue similar operations for various other worthy causes in the future and hope that others will adopt the same notion. Please get involved."
Stigmata BC's debut effort is entitled "Addicted to Misery" and is due out Fall of 2008.
Warhammer Reissues Coming
Metal Mind Productions has announced the planned re-release of the four Warhammer albums: "Towards the Chapter of Chaos," "Deathchrist," "The Doom Messiah," and "Curse Of The Absolute Eclipse."
All four titles will be available in a new digipak edition, limited to 2000 numerated copies, and digitally remastered using a 24-Bit process on golden disc. The release date is set for July 28, 2008 in Europe and September 30, 2008 in USA (via MVD).
Here are the tracklistings for the re-issued albums, complete with bonus tracks: More...
Made Out Of Babies To Tour Europe
MADE OUT OF BABIES, from Brooklyn, New York, are set to tear across Europe in August in support of their recently-released third LP, "The Ruiner." This will be the first time European audiences will have an opportunity to see MADE OUT OF BABIES perform songs from "The Ruiner" live.
Here are the MADE OUT OF BABIES European tour dates:
08/15/08 Fri @ MTC - Koln, DE
08/16/08 Sat @ Elfer Music Club - Frankfurt, DE
08/17/08 Sun @ Le Klub - Paris, FR
08/18/08 Mon @ TBA
08/19/08 Tue @ DNA Cafe - Brussels, BE
08/20/08 Wed @ Scheldapen - Antwerp, BE
08/21/08 Thu @ 013 Popcentrum - Tilburg, NL (w/Taint)
08/22/08 Fri @ Az Conni - Dresden, DE
08/23/08 Sat @ Silver Rocket Festival - Prague, CZ
08/24/08 Sun @ A38 - Budapest - HU
08/25/08 Mon @ Mladinski Center - Velenje, SL
08/26/08 Tue @ Feierwerk - Munich, DE (w/The Locust)
Between The Buried And Me Announces DVD Release
Blabbermouth.net reports: Raleigh, North Carolina-based progressive metalcore quintet BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME will film its August 2 concert at Rocket Town in Nashville, Tennessee for a forthcoming DVD. The band will perform its latest album, "Colors", in its entirety along with a fan-voted "greatest hits" set. The disc, tentatively titled "Colors Live", is scheduled for release on October 18, 2008.
Dog Fashion Disco Announces Reunion Show
Sins Metal News reports: DOG FASHION DISCO will be reuniting on Friday, September 12th at the Ottobar in Baltimore, MD for a one-off show. The band will be celebrating the release of their new DVD entitled DFDVD Vol. II and a rarities CD entitled Beating A Dead Horse, To Death….Again. For the show, the band’s lineup will consist of vocalist Todd Smith, drummer John Ensminger, bassist Steven Mears, keyboardist Jeff Siegel, and guitarist Jasan Stepp.
Misery Index Posts New Song Online
Maryland metallers, MISERY INDEX (Jason Netherton – bass, vocals, Sparky Voyles – guitar, Adam Jarvis, drums, Mark Kloeppel – guitar, vocals), have debuted the first new track, "Occupation," from their forthcoming album "Traitors." "Occupation" can be heard via the band’s official MySpace page.
The tracklisting for "Traitors" is as follows:
1. We Never Come In Peace (Intro)
2. Theocracy
3. Partisans Of Grief
4. Traitors
5. Ghosts Of Catalonia
6. Occupation
7. Thrown Into The Sun
8. Black Sites
9. American Idolatry
10. Ruling Class Cancelled
Level-C Readies Debut Album For Release
Cleveland-based all-female metal band Level-C’s debut self-titled album will be released on July 29 by Locomotive Music/Ryko Distribution.
“Level-C is real,” said vocalist Christine Maynard. “The lyrics were written about real experiences. The music was constructed with real emotion. When I listen to the songs, it’s like opening a diary of my life.”
Level-C has slugged it out for years, playing shows and honing their craft, which makes their first international release even sweeter.
“It took strength, endurance, and perseverance,” said guitarist Christina Crago. “That is why I got it tattooed on me - so I never forget.”
Level-C’s songs have matured through the process of playing live, which is where the group’s true energy and power shine through.
“You'll want to come back for more!” said drummer Misty Everson. “We live to be on stage and it's what we do best. You'll sweat, get bruises, you might even bleed, but you'll want to come to the next show!” More...
Guillotine Announces New Album Tracklisting
Reactivated Swedish Thrashers Guillotine, featuring Nils Eriksson and Fredrik Mannberg from Nocturnal Rites, have set their upcoming new album as "Blood Money." The album is already complete and we will set an official release street date in a short while. The tracklisting is as follows:
1. Insane Oppression
2. Rebellion
3. Insanity
4. Liar
5. Die/Live
6. Skeleton City
7. Madness (Instrumental)
8. Dying World
9. Welcome To Dying (Death, Destruction & Pain)
10. War
11. Our Darkest Day
12. Blood Money
Gojira Reveals New Album Tracklisting, Cover Art
GOJIRA has announced the track listing from their upcoming album, "The Way of All Flesh," which is set for a worldwide release on Oct. 13 via Listenable with the US release arriving in stores on Oct. 14 via Prosthetic Records.
The cover features artwork created by vocalist Joe Duplantier. Joe also drew the artwork for Gojira's previous album "From Mars to Sirius." The new album was tracked in Los Angeles with producer Logan Mader (Cavalera Conspiracy, Soulfly) and at the band's home studio in Bayonne in the south west of France.
As Joseph Duplantier told TOTAL GUITAR magazine, the album deals with their vision about life and death.
"The Way Of All Flesh' is everything we go through until death". GOJIRA will tour as special guests with IN FLAMES in Europe in Sept/October with US tour dates for the fall to be announced shortly. More...
King Diamond Speaks On Dimebag Tribute Appearance
Heavy metal icon King Diamond has posted the following lengthy message:
"Now that it's been made official, yes, I will participate in the tribute to Dimebag at Ozzfest. It's an honor to have been asked to participate, and my back is steadily getting better, definitely good enough for a short appearance, and it couldn't be for a better cause.
"I live only 7 minutes by car from the soccer stadium where Ozzfest takes place, so there is no way in hell I would miss this opportunity to pay tribute to Dimebag.
"I do have to say though, that my back is not yet fit to undertake a full KING DIAMOND tour.
More...
Cynic Reveals New Album Title And Release Date
Cynic have announced that their highly anticipated new album will be named "Traced In Air" and that the disc is scheduled to hit record stores on October 27th. The album contains eight songs and clocks in at around thirty five minutes long. The band have posted a trailer for the new album below: More...
Napalm Death Enters The Studio
Legendary Brummie godfathers of grindcore Napalm Death have entered the studio to record the follow up album to 2006's "Smear Campaign."
Vocalist Mark “Barney” Greenway says: “As always, when trying to decide when we should enter the studio, we threw a dart at a dartboard and, sadly, for all our sanities’ sakes, it landed on a date which was sooner rather than later. It’s all working out good with about 10-12 songs complete thus far. It will be intense, naturally, and like always we’ll be looking to move things along a notch production-wise and stylistically. Conceptually, it will, generally speaking, be a tale of analyzing life and stripping it back to the point where I’m asking the question: why are we killing ourselves to get ahead and not appreciating the real simplistic, beautiful things around us? If that sounds hippy-ish, I don’t care, ha ha.” More...
Kunvuk Welcomes New Drummer, Trina Tuffy
Australian-based technical, groove metal band Kunvuk have announced their new drummer. They have issued the following welcoming message:
"Kunvuk welcomes in to its ranks the explosive and insanely dynamic (Hurrikane Ka)Trina Tuffy! After an extensive and thoroughly debilitating search of the Sydney landscape we have found the missing piece to this band in this dangerous girl and are now stomping and screaming in gleeful anticipation of what the future days will bring." More...
Pelican and Torche Announce European Tour
Labelmates Pelican and Torche have announced a month-long run of European tour dates starting in mid-September. Here are the latest dates:
9/12 Brighton, UK @ Engine Room
9/13 Sheffield, UK @ Corporation
9/14 Glasgow, UK @ Oran Mor
9/15 Belfast, UK @ The Limelight
9/16 Dublin, Ireland @ Whelans
9/17 Birmingham, UK @ Medicine Bar
9/18 London, UK @ Underworld
9/19 Bristol, UK @ Croft
9/20 Hasselt, Belgium @ Muziekodroom
9/21 Tilburg, Netherlands @ ZXZW Festival
9/22 Munster, Germany @ Gleis 22
9/23 Hamburg, Germany @ Hafenklang
9/24 Copenhagen, Denmark @ Loppen
9/25 Berlin, Germany @ Cassiopeia
9/26 Munich, Germany @ Feierwerk
9/27 Frankfurt, Germany @ Nachtleben
9/28 Dresden, Germany @ Beatpol
9/29 Prague, Czech Republic @ Rock Cafe
9/30 Budapest, Hungary @ A38
10/1 Vienna, Austria @ Arena
10/3 Rome, Italy @ Init
10/4 Brescia, Italy @ Latte+
10/5 Dudingen, Switzerland @ Bad Bonn
10/6 Stuttgart, Germany @ Club Schocken
10/7 Paris, France @ Glazart
10/8 Tourcoing, France @ Le Grand Mix
10/9 Vitry Le Francois, France @ Orange Bleu
10/10 Koln, Germany @ MTC
10/12 Rotterdam, Nertherlands @ Waterfront
Nonpoint Featured On The Espy Awards
Nonpoint's version of "In The Air Tonight" was featured this past weekend in a captivating montage during ESPN's "ESPY Awards" ceremony. For anyone unfamiliar, the ESPYs are a huge event and are the sports world's version of the Oscars. Fans can check out a video of the segment below. More...
Scars On Broadway To Webcast Release Party
Scars On Broadway will be webcasting live its record release shopw from Union Station in California this July 28. The webcast can be seen exclusively at scarsonbroadway.com at 9:25pm PST on Monday, July 28.
To view the webcast, make sure to download Microsoft Silverlight (a Flash-like plugin) for free by following instructions here.
In related news, the band has posted a teaser for the "Universe" music video, which can be viewed below. More...
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