Metal News for July 8, 2010
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Neurosis Prepares To Release New Live Album
Experimental metal act Neurosis have announced plans to release a brand new live album titled "Neurosis - Live At Roadburn 2007." The live album, which is to be issued through Neurot Recordings, was recorded in Tilburg, Holland at the annual Roadburn festival. The release date has been set for August 30th, 2010.
"Neurosis - Live At Roadburn 2007" track listing:
1. Given to the Rising
2. Burn
3. A Season in the Sky
4. At the End of the Road
5. Crawl Back In
6. Distill
7. Water Is Not Enough
8. Left to Wander
9. The Doorway
Misery Index In-Store Performance Video Released
footage of Baltimore death metal act Misery Index performing at their in-store appearance at Generation Records in New York City has been released via youtube. The video contains Misery Index performing the songs "Conquistadores" and "Traitors."
The video can be viewed below:
Queensryche Vocalist Schedules Bottle Signing
Geoff Tate, vocalist of the iconic progressive metal act Queensryche, has announced details regarding the upcoming "bottle signing" in support of Tate's new line of wines called "Insania."
The bottle signing is set to take place on wednesday, July 21, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
at the Wine Exchange located at 2368 N. Tustin in Orange, California.
Geoff Tate commented by saying:
"Wine has been an important part of my life and the creation of 'Insania' is yet another avenue to express my creativity and give my fans something more they can enjoy. I hope to keep producing wine as long as I enjoy drinking it… and that's likely going to be for a very long time."
Texas In July Signs With Equal Vision Records
Ephrata, Pennsylvania christian metalcore act Texas In July have announced their signing to Equal Vision Records. The band are currently participating in their first ever headline tour of Europe called the "Euro-Thrash Tour" in support of their debut album "I Am." "I Am" was released through CI Records in 2009.
Texas In July "Euro-Thrash" tour dates:
July 8 – London, UK @ Purple Turtle
July 9 – Coventry, UK @ John Taylor’s House
July 10 – Stapelmoor, DE @ Free for all Festival
July 10 – Lommel, BE @ Leverage of Chaos Festival
July 11 – Utrecht , NL @ DB’S
July 12 – Essen, DE @ Sounds
July 13 – Prague, CZ @ Klub 007 Strahov
July 14 – Tokaj, HU @ Hegyalja Festzival
July 15 – Vienna, AT @ Shelter
July 16 – Klagenfurt, AT @ Volxhaus
July 17 – Bologna, IT @ Blogos
July 18 – Aosta, IT @ No Comment
July 19 – Zizers, CH @ Event Stage
July 20 – Konstanz, DE @ Kulturladen
July 21 – Numberg, DE @ Z-Bau
July 22 – Trier, DE @ ExHaus
July 23 – Paderborn, DE @ Kulturwerkstat
Korn To Perform Inside Crop Circle
Korn is once again reinventing itself and doing something completely innovative, nine albums and two decades into its incredible career. The band will perform for an hour and twenty minutes inside the mysterious crop circle that was recently revealed in the final installment of a viral web campaign. The band worked closely with longtime U.K.-based circle makers, circlemakers.org, on the shadowy design which features a series of intricate circles, one of which includes the iconic KORN logo, and stretches over 920 feet long and 350 feet wide. The concert event, which is a first for a rock band, takes inspiration from the eerie atmosphere of PINK FLOYD's legendary "Live at Pompei". The concert will make its North American broadcast premiere on HDNet on Sunday, July 11 at 8 p.m. ET and will have a worldwide online premiere on Monday, July 12 via MySpace in countries all over the world.
Torche Announces U.S Dates With Various Bands
Torche have announced a series of concerts set to take place across the United States in support of their upcoming compilation album titled "Songs For Singles." The tour kicks off on July 17th, 2010 in West Palm Beach, Florida and runs until October 29th ending in Gainesville, Florida. More dates are also expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Torche U.S tour dates:
July 17 – West Palm Beach, FL @ Respectable Street Cafe w/ Furious Dudes
July 28 – Nashville, TN @ Exit/In w/ Beings
July 29 – Louisville, KY @ Skull Alley w/ High on Fire and Beings
July 30 – Indianapolis, IN @ Vollrath Tavern w/ Beings
July 31 – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean w/ Baroness
August 1 – Chicago, IL @ Wicker Park Festival
August 3 – St. Louis, MO @ Fubar w/ Beings
August 5 – Birmingham, AL @ The Bottletree w/ Beings
August 6 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg w/ Boris, Russian Circles
August 7 – Tampa, FL @ Orpheum w/ Beings
August 9 – Tallahassee, FL @ Big Daddy’s w/ Beings
August 11 – Miami, FL @ Churchill’s w/ Beings
October 29 – Gainesville, FL @ Common Grounds (THE FEST 9)
Devildriver & Kataklysm U.S Tour Dates Announced
California metallers Devildriver and Canadian death metal act Kataklysm have announced dates for thier upcoming co-headline tour of the United States, including one Canadian show.
Devildriver/Kataklysm tour dates:
August 25 – Eleanor Rigby’s Bar & Nightclub – Jermyn, PA
August 26 – London Music Hall – London, ON – CANADA
August 27 – Al Rosa Villa – Columbus, OH
August 28 – Harpo’s – Detroit, MI
August 29 – Peabody’s Down Under – Cleveland, OH
August 31 – Scout Bar – Houston, TX
September 1 – Scout Bar – San Antonio, TX
September 2 – Trees – Dallas, TX
September 3 – The Pavilion @ Concrete Street – Corpus Christi, TX
September 4 – Dos Amigos – Odessa, TX
September 5 – Jake’s – Lubbock, TX
September 7 – People’s Court – Des Moines, IA
September 10 – The Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
September 11 – The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
September 13 – Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
September 15 – The Boardwalk – Orangevale, CA
September 16 – The Key Club – Hollywood, CA
Linkin Park Announces New Album Title
Platinum selling nu-metal act Linkin Park have announced the title and release date of their forthcoming album. The album, titled "A Thousand Suns," was produced by Rick Rubin and is set for a September 14th, 2010 date of release.
The debut single from the album, titled "The Catalyst," will have its radio debut on August 2nd, 2010. The same day the band will be debuting the track on thier myspace page.
Interview
Jeff Loomis Explains "The Obsidian Conspiracy"
Seattle's long running metal phenomena Nevermore launched the latest full-length album "The Obsidian Conspiracy" on June 8th, 2010, which debuted at #125 on the Billboard top 200 chart. Prior to the album's release, guitarist Jeff Loomis spoke with me about the direction of the new album, the dark theme of the music, and his own projects outside of Nevermore.
Commenting on the change in musical style on this album, Loomis stated "I wanted the songs to be a little more catchy. Peter Wichers, the producer, was a very big part of helping me out with that to make the songs much more easy to listen to and take in. That’s the real difference to me. I think a lot of people are probably going to freak out a bit." Check out the whole chat below. More...
Universum to Support Soilwork in Adelaide
Universum has announced that they will be supporting the Soilwork in Adelaide on October 27th as part of the upcoming Panic Over Australia tour in October 2010. Double Dragon will be on the bill as well.
Here are Soilwork's upcoming Australian tour dates:
October 21 Brisbane – The Hi Fi
October 22 Sydney – Manning Bar
October 23 Melbourne – The Hi Fi
October 27 Adelaide – Fowlers Live (All Ages)
October 28 Perth – Rosemount
Auroch Posts Video Tour Diary Online
Vancouver death/thrash metal band Auroch has posted a video diary of the band on the Burning Canada 2010 tour with Titans Eve. France's The Seven Gates was denied entrance into Canada at the border, as explained in the video.
For a list of upcoming Burning Canada 2010 tour dates, visit www.myspace.com/theauroch
The Devil's Blood Posts Promo Video
Dutch occult rock act The Devil's Blood has posted a new promo trailer in support of the debut album "The Time of No Time Evermore," which features live footage of the band and commentary from founder and guitarist SL. The video clip can be viewed below. "The Time of No Time Evermore" was released in North America on May 25th, 2010.
You can catch The Devil's Blood live on the following dates: More...
Sawthis' New Album Streaming In Its Entirety
“Egod”, the new album from Sawthis, is entirely listenable on the band's official MySpace profile. The album was released May 17th on Scarlet Records.
The band commented: “We know that Egod is an uncompromising album that either you love or hate and many fans of Sawthis are confused by this new sound. For this reason we believe that the best thing is to give everyone the opportunity to listen directly with their ears.”
And Hell Followed With Seeking Fan Music Videos
Detroit deathcore act And Hell Followed With is inviting fans to create the first music video from the band's newly release Billboard Heatseekers-charting Earache debut, "Proprioception." "We're so stoked to have this set up;" says guitarist Kyle McIlmurray. "We have the greatest fans on earth and this is just a small slice of repayment to their loyalty." Fans can create a music video for the song "This Night is the Coroner's." Details on the music video creation contest, and the prizes for winning, can be found at this location.
August Burns Red Announces Video Contest Winners
Pennsylvania based Christian metallers August Burns Red have posted the two winning videos online for their "Marianas Trench" music video contest, which can be viewed below. The band also commented on the winning videos:
"Congratulations to the winners of the August Burns Red 'Marianas Trench' Create Your Own Video Contest, zago789 and Romo1122! Splitting the prize, Romo1122 will receive: - Signed Ibanez Guitar While zago789's prize will include: - Signed Drum Heads From The Recording of 'Constellations' - Skeleton Prop From Robby Starbuck's Video Interpretation - August Burns Red T-shirts Thanks to everyone who participated!"
Futures End Issues Road Report
Guitarist Christian David Wentz of Futures End has issued the following road report about the band's trek to Texas:
"Well, after some airport and travel nightmares, we have arrived safely in the hot, muggy, rainy city of Houston. We Californians are spoiled by the fact that while it gets hot as hell up there, the air is dry. We were greeted at the airport by Freddy and our Manager/Agent Beth Mays and taken to get some Cajun food at a local pub. Jon Allen set to eating spicy crawfish and I think he is going to need some skin grafts due to having his face burned off by the spices.
"Steve Digiorgio had a prior engagement to play in Europe with Obituary for the past few weeks, so we had our old friend Larry Smith come fill in for him on this road trip. Larry stepped up to the plate and not only learned the monsterous bass parts that Stevie D recorded, but it seems he knows the songs better than the rest of the band!
"We are headed to our Secret Studio location to practice for a few hours before the show, then a good night's rest before the gig tomorrow night. Will keep you posted!"
Dave Mustaine To Release Autobiography Next Month
Dave Mustaine's autobiography, "Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir," is set to be released in the U.S. on August 3rd, 2010. The U.K. edition, "Mustaine: A Life In Metal," will hit book stores in the U.K. on Sept 30th, 2010. In the book, the guitarist and founder of Megadeth talks about his life in music and tells the inside story of two of the most influential heavy metal bands.
Megadeth also has the following upcoming tour dates:
7/10 2010 Sonisphere - Getafee Open Air Madrid, ES
7/13 2010 B1 Maximum Moscow, RU Find Tickets
7/14 2010 B1 Maximum Moscow, RU
7/16 2010 Castle Rock Haapsalu, EE
7/23 2010 Pavillon de La Jeunesse Quebec City, Quebec, CA
7/24 2010 Heavy MTL Festival Montreal, Quebec, CA
7/26 2010 Metro Centre Halifax, Nova Scoti, CA
7/27 2010 Moncton Coliseum Moncton, New Brunsw, CA
7/29 2010 Molson Amphitheatre Toronto, Ontario, CA
7/30 2010 John Labatt Centre London, Ontario, CA
8/11 2010 Glens Falls Civic Center Glens Falls, New York, US
8/12 2010 Izod Center East Rutherford, New Jersey, US
8/14 2010 Tsongas Arena Boston, Massachuse, US
8/15 2010 Susquehanna Center Camden, US
8/16 2010 Oakdale Theatre Wallingford, Connecticu, US
8/18 2010 Tower City Amphitheater Cleveland, Ohio, US
8/19 2010 Cobo Arena Detroit, Michigan, US
8/20 2010 UIC Pavilion Chicago, Illinois, US
8/21 2010 Roy Wilkins Auditorium Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
8/23 2010 Sandstone Kansas City, Kansas, US
8/25 2010 Magness Arena Denver, Colorado, US
8/26 2010 Tingley Coliseum Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
8/27 2010 Dodge Theatre Phoenix, Arizona, US
8/29 2010 Cricket Wireless San Diego, California, US
8/30 2010 Long Beach Arena Long Beach, California, US
8/31 2010 Cow Palace San Francisco, California, US
9/1 2010 Arco Arena Sacramento, California, US
9/3 2010 Wamu Theatre Seattle, Washington, US
9/4 2010 Washington County Fairgrounds Portland, Oregon, US
The Acacia Strain Posts Third Studio Video Online
Massachusetts metal band THE ACACIA STRAIN has unveiled the third video covering the time period and the odd occurrences, since they finished recording their new album, "Wormwood," which will be released on July 20 via Prosthetic Records. In this episode, viewers are brought up to speed on drummer Kevin Boutot's odd legal and penal predicament drummer. Watch it below:
Ill Nino Issues Studio Update
Latin Metal band ILL NIÑO is putting the final touches on their Victory debut, which has been slated for a fall release. ILL NIÑO drummer, Dave Chavarri has issued the following update:
"We wanted to inform you, on our progress recording the new CD! ILL NIÑO has been working around the clock writing and jamming everyday, and the new songs are coming out fuckin nuts!! After much thought, we have decided to title our new CD 'Dead New World.' Our new CD is everything you expect from ILL NIÑO's original Latin Metal sounds; it's heavy as fuck, full of Cristian growling vocals, melodic choruses, Tribal Latin rhythms, sick guitars, as well as also being the most progressive record we've ever recorded!"
"We have never put out the same CD twice, and our Victory Records release 'Dead New World' will prove that once again. We will be touring throughout 2010 and 2011, so joins us in our 'Dead New World'"
Omega Crom Posts New Song Online
Canada's Omega Crom has announced more tour dates to their upcoming "Summer Shred" Canadian tour. Their current tour schedule is as follows:
July 23 - Pogue Mahone, Kamloops BC w/ Kobra and the Lotus
July 24 - The Branding Iron, Armstrong BC
July 25 - Third, Prince George, BC (all ages)
July 26 - Better Than Freds, Grand Prairie, AB
July 29 - The Taphouse, St. Albert, AB
July 30 - The Canmore Hotel, Canmore, AB
July 31 - Dickens Pub, Calgary, AB
August 1 - The Vent, Coaldale, AB
August 2 - Filthy McNasty’s (Metal Monday’s), Edmonton, AB
August 5 - Parthenon Pizza, Brandon, MB
August 6 - The Zoo, Winnipeg, MB
August 7 - Black Pirates, Thunder Bay, ON – Zombie Walk Fest
August 9 - Serbian Center, Sudbury, ON
August 10 - Moon Over Marin, London, ON
August 12 - The Coach and Horses, Windsor, ON
August 13 - Siesta Nouveaux, Toronto, ON
August 14 - Piranha Bar - Montreal, QC
August 15 - Bar Le Magog, Sherbrooke, QC
August 16 - Cafe Chaos, Montreal, QC
August 18 - Kilroys, Thunder Bay, ON - Murder Fest
August 19 - Rideout Community Club - Kenora, ON
August 20 - The North Hill Inn, Brandon, MB
August 26 - The Drake, Canmore, AB
August 28 - The Legion, Penticton, BC More...
Terror Reveals New Album Details
LA’s TERROR, has announced that their new album, "Keepers of The Faith," will be released on September 14th in the US, August 30th in Europe, and September 1st in Japan. "Keepers of The Faith" will be available in three different versions worldwide with the U.S. and European ones released as a digipak with a fold out poster.
The "Keepers of The Faith" tracklisting is as follows:
01. Your Enemies Are Mine
02. Stick Tight
03. Return To Strength
04. The Struggle
05. Shattered
06. You're Caught
07. Dead Wrong
08. Keepers of the Faith
09. Stay Free
10. Hell And Back
11. Only Death
12. The New Blood
13. Defiant
14. T.T.I.H. (European bonus track) More...
Ashers Offering Free MP3 Download
Boston’s punk rock outfit Ashers has posted a free download of the track, “Vanished”, which is taken from the band's forthcoming full-length debut, "Kill Your Master." The brand new song can be downloaded for free via MetalSucks. "Kill Your Master" will hit stores on July 13th, courtesy of Thorp Records.
"Kill Your Master" was recorded in February at The Outpost in Stoughton, MA, and was produced by Ashers and Jim Siegal (Blood for Blood, Cave In, Dropkick Murphys). Artwork comes courtesy of Amy Toxic, and the layout by Justin Brooks. The track “Kill Your Master” can also be streamed on the band’s official MySpace page.
The album's track listing is as follows: More...
King Of Asgard Reveals New Album Details
Swedish Viking/folk death metallers King Of Asgard have revealed the cover art and track listing for their upcoming debut album "Fi'mbulvintr," which is to be released August 16th via Metal Blade Records in Europe. The album artwork can be viewed here.
King of Asgard commented on the album: "Fi'mbulvintr is upon us! Fi'mbulvintr is upon Thee! The winter of three is near and with that comes the first born of King of Asgard. We are very pleased with what we've achieved in all aspects of this coming album. The whole production is really in the face, much thanks to Andy who easily understood us, getting the brutal and bombastic sound we wanted. Musically we're talking a blend of dark folk, death metal and so forth. Much reflected by our musical past. Straight forward, hard-hitting vs melody and settled melancholy.
"The lyrical approach comes mainly in ancestral portraits, Norse mythology, viking sagas and myths with the reflection of our personal ideals and touch. Three of them visited by guest Mr. Stefan Weinerhall. So this will surely be a package well worth to pick up. We hardly could have done this debut better, completed with the great artwork by Ola Larsson. It's cold, it's cold but we're heading home by the sounds that honour the Gods, by the sounds that trample the traitor! More...
Blood Revolt Streaming New Song Online
In cooperation with Invictus Productions, Metal Blade Records will release the debut Blood Revolt album "Indoctrine" on July 16th/19th in Europe (North America release will be handled by Profound Lore). Blood Revolt was formed by Primordial vocalist A.A. Nemtheanga, Revenge/Conquerer mastermind J. Read, and C. Ross from the now defunct Canadian extreme metal band Axis of Advance. Metal Blade Records has uploaded a song from the album, titled "Year Zero," which can be heard at this location.
Comments A.A. Nemtheanga: "In an age of compromise Blood Revolt is genuine rebellion. Pushing the boundaries of what is accepted in 'extreme' metal; Blood Revolt is metal with teeth, like it should be. Genuine violence and aggression mixed with the kind of very real and very dark subject matter that would make other bands heads spin. No cartoon imagery or fantastical pseudo religious hocus pocus, this is the sniper filing down the pin before picking off innocents, this is the suicide bombers sweaty greasy hand on the ignition, dead bodies piled in the politics of the mass grave. Unforgiving and unrelenting elitism."
The track listing for "Indoctrine" is as follows: More...
Suicidal Angels Streaming Song From New Album
Greek thrash quartet Suicidal Angels recently released the new album "Sanctify The Darkness" in North America via Sonic Unyon Metal. The album was previously released in Europe by Nuclear Blast in late 2009. Today Stereokiller.com has posted the track "Beyond The Laws Of Church" from the album, which can be heard at this location.
The band completed work on an upcoming third studio album in June, and also recently played the Sonisphere Festival in Athens, Greece on June 24th along with Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax. Suicidal Angels will be taking part in the Thrashfest 2010 tour this November and December, which also features Kreator, Exodus, and Death Angel.
The currently announced dates are as follows: More...
Zoroaster Streaming Entire New Album
Atlanta, GA's Zoroaster is set to release its new album "Matador" in North America on July 13th via E1 Music. Starting today, Matador is available to be heard in its entirety via Think Indie. The track listing for the album is as follows:
1. D.N.R.
2. Ancient Ones
3. Odyssey
4. Trident
5. Firewater
6. Old World
7. Black Hole
8. Odyssey II
9. Matador
The Showdown Posts Second Studio Video
Tennessee’s The Showdown has posted a second studio video blog online, which can be viewed below. The band also commented on the video:
"That's right! There's a second installment of our studio blog online at your disposal! Feel free to check it out and remember our newest album, 'Blood In The Gears' hits stores August 24th from Solid State Records!"
Jeroen Thesseling Discusses His Vegetarianism
Bassist Jeroen Thesseling of German technical death metal act Obscura was recently interview by Peta2 regarding his stance on vegetarianism. An excerpt from the interview follows:
Peta2: What prompted you to become vegetarian? Were there any bands, books, etc. that influenced your decision?
Jeroen: I decided to become a vegetarian about 16 years ago at that age when young people become aware and conscious of their decisions and the world in general, about life and what you want to stand for. Also some people around me were already vegetarian which stimulated me to make the same step. Moreover, I have great respect for nature and animals in general. The decision to never eat meat again was natural and logical.
Peta2: What are some of your favorite vegetarian foods?
Jeroen: I love Italian cuisine. For me it is the most tasteful food, with endless meatless possibilities; and best to enjoy with a glass (or bottle) of Italian red wine. I also like Indian food from time to time.More...
Otargos Comments On Hellfest Appearance
French black metal band Otargos has issued the following statement about the group's appearance at the 2010 edition of Hellfest:
"This year, Otargos raped the Hellfest stage for the first time. The band was proud to represent the French black metal scene during the festival. Even if the sun was still high in the sky, the place was quite crowded. Thank you bastards! We hope to see you all again soon! Otargos also want to express their gratitude towards the entire Hellfest amazing staff and organizers, see you on a future edition!! Now, get ready for the arrival of the new album 'NO GOD-NO SATAN'!"
You can also check out Otargos tracks via the band's official MySpace page.
Slayer To Appear On "That Metal Show"
Slayer's Kerry King and Dave Lombardo will be appearing on this Saturday's edition of "That Metal Show" on VH1 Classic. More information on the show, which will air at 11 PM ET, can be found at this location. You can also catch Slayer live on the following dates:
7/9 2010 Sonisphere Festival: Madrid Madrid, ES
7/23 2010 Pavillion e La Jeunesse w/ Megadeth Quebec City, Quebec , CA
7/24 2010 Heavy Metal @ Parc Jean-Drapeau Montreal, Quebec , CA
7/26 2010 Metro Centre w/ Megadeth Halifax, Nova Scoti, CA
7/27 2010 Moncton Coliseum w/ Megadeth Moncton, New Brunsw, CA
7/29 2010 Molson Amphitheatre Toronto, Ontario, CA
7/30 2010 John Labatt Centre w/ Megadeth London, Ontario , CA
8/1 2010 Sonisphere Festival: Knebworth Park Knebworth, GB
8/2 2010 013 Tilburg, NL
8/3 2010 013 Tilburg, NL
8/5 2010 Volkshaus Late Show Zurich, CH
8/6 2010 Open Air Festival Wacken, DE
8/7 2010 Sonisphere Festival: Stora Skuggan Stockholm, SE
8/8 2010 Sonisphere Festival: Kirjurinlouto Pori, FI
8/11 2010 Glens Falls Civic Center w/ Megadeth Glens Falls, New York , US
8/12 2010 Izod Center East Rutherford, New Jersey, US
8/14 2010 Tsongas Arena w/ Megadeth Lowell, Massachuse, US
8/15 2010 Susquehanna Center w/ Megadeth Camden, New Jersey, US
8/16 2010 Chevrolet Theatre w/ Megadeth Wallingford, Connecticu, US
8/18 2010 Tower City Amphitheatre Cleveland, Ohio , US
8/19 2010 Joe Louis Arena Detroit, Michigan , US
8/20 2010 UIC Pavilion w/ Megadeth Chicago, Illinois , US
8/21 2010 Roy Wilkins Auditorium w/ Megadeth Minneapolis, Minnesota , US
8/23 2010 Cap Fed Park @Sandstone Kansas City, Kansas , US
8/25 2010 Magness Arena Denver, Colorado, US
8/26 2010 Tingley Coliseum Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
8/27 2010 Dodge Theatre Phoenix, Arizona, US
8/29 2010 Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre San Diego, California, US
8/30 2010 Long Beach Arena Long Beach, California, US
8/31 2010 Cow Palace San Francisco, California, US
9/1 2010 Arco Arena Sacramento, California, US
9/3 2010 Wamu Theatre Seattle, Washington, US
9/4 2010 Washington County Fairgrounds Portland, Oregon, US
Joachim Luetke Discusses New Dimmu Borgir Album
The third of four portions of the new artwork for the as-yet-untitled Dimmu Borgir album has been uploaded to the band’s MySpace page.
When asked if there’s a connection between the image on the new album and the character from "Death Cult Armageddon," German artist Joachim Luetke responds: "The [older] character’s called The Wanderer. Now, in retrospective, I feel that he’s always been the prophet, the herald of an age to come. Now he’s roaming the world after mankind’s demise. He’s the last of his kind. Neither human nor god – the perfect link to the age of the elder gods.”
Luetke’s artwork and layout art also appeared in the earlier album's "In Sorte Diaboli" and "Death Cult Armageddon." Dimmu Borgir's ninth studio album will be released in Germany on September 24th, in the rest of Europe on September 27th, and in North America on October 12th.
Angelus Apatrida's New Album Enters The Charts
Spanish thrash metallers Angelus Apatrida, who have just released their Century Media Records debut album “Clockwork” all over Europe, have cracked the official Spanish album charts by entering on #44.
The band commented on breaching the charts: "We are really excited about the entry of 'Clockwork' into the Spanish charts. It's fucking great to be the only representative metal band in the Spanish charts and go directly over those crappy pop musicians of our country. It’s the first time in history that a Spanish thrash metal band enters so high in the first week of release, so we are very proud of this album and this means a lot for us. Fuck yes!"
Angelus Apatrida will be touring Europe with Skeletonwitch and label mates Warbringer in August/September 2010. The currently confirmed dates are as follows: More...
Crucified Barbara Announces Signing Session
Swedish all-female act Crucified Barbara has issued the following brief comment about hosting a signing session at the upcoming Getaway Rock Festival: "Hi everybody! On Saturday we'll play at getaway Rock festival In gävle, gig time 16.30. Signing session at 17.45. See you there!"
You can catch Crucified Barbara live on the following dates:
7/10 2010 Get Away Rock Festival Gävle, SE
7/23 2010 Härdalsyran Lillhärdal, SE
7/29 2010 Storsjöyran Östersund, SE
7/31 2010 Wild Wiking Festival Hangö, FINLAND
8/1 2010 Rock En Stock Festival Etaples sur Mer, FRANCE
8/6 2010 Freewheels Fest Courpière, Courpière, FRANCE
8/7 2010 Wacken Open Air Wacken, DE
8/14 2010 La Foire aux Vins Colmar, FRANCE
8/27 2010 Åhaga Borås, Borås, SWEDEN
8/28 2010 Tattoo Convention Bregenz, AT
DuskMachine Issues Band Update
Germany's DuskMachine has checked in with the following update about the band's activity:
"It's been a while since the last update, but due to several reasons - and really important ones. First off all, we had to move out of our studio/rehearsal place which I owned for 13 years. This was major stress, because when you own a studio for such a long time, you bring a lot of shit in there - and all of it had to go out! A pain in the ass, just because of lacking toleranc . So fucking what.
"This kept us busy now for the last 6 months, but we finally found a new room which allows us to continue like before, meaning having the possibility to have a rehearsal place AND a studio at the same time. A little smaller, but anyway great to go back to business soon. Of course we'll have to move in first, which means more work. The other reason - as you might guess by reading the headlines - is that we have a new singer again. No, we don't like to switch singers every 2 years - it just happens! More...
Vader Announces More Festival Appearances
Vader has issued the following update about confirming three more European festival appearances:
"Time is running so fast and we almost forgot to announce Vader's appearance on three confirmed summer festivals. This year, after a very intense touring season the band is going to take some vacation. So if you wanna see Vader on stage this summer, you shouldn't miss the following events: The first one is Rock Harz Festival in Germany, featuring also Kreator, Therion, Marduk, Subway To Sally, Overkill, The Haunted and many more.
"The second one is Gateway Rock Festival in Sweden with Slash, Motorhead, Megadeth, Deftones, Cavalera Conspiracy and more. The third festival takes place in Poland: Seven Festival in Wegorzewo where the band will share the stage together with such bands as Hey, Hunter, Coma, Lacrimosa, Sepultura."
The details are as follows:
09.07.2010 (GER) Ballenstedt/Harz - Rock Harz Festival
10.07.2010 (SWE) Gavle - Gateway Rock Festival
11.07.2010 (POL) Wegorzewo - Seven Festival
Baroness Added To Metallica's Australian Tour
BARONESS will join METALLICA on their already-sold-out 13-date Australian tour this fall. This tour, which sold-out within an hour of going on sale, will also include LAMB OF GOD and two dates in New Zealand at the front of the tour. A listing of tour dates and cities can be found below.
BARONESS is currently on tour in Europe and will be on tour in August with the DEFTONES for three-weeks in the US. Immediately following these dates, BARONESS will be performing as part of Bumbershoot in Seattle, WA and Musicfest NW in Portland, OR. A complete listing of BARONESS tour dates can be found below.
BARONESS is touring in support of their brand new album, "Blue Record." The critically-acclaimed release can be streamed in its entirety online now at BlueRecord.info.
Here are the latest BARONESS tour dates: More...
Will Of The Ancients Issues Album Update
Canada's Will of the Ancients has checked in with the following update about working on a new album:
"It's been a while eh? We've been hard at work on the songs for the new album, making sure everything is perfect, and gearing up to get ready for its eventual release. That said, we are stoked to announce that we have signed with the Inner Light Agency - artist management, and we will be working with Damon Moreno to see this album through to the successful heights that we want it to go.
"Just wanna say thanks to everyone (you included!!!) who has supported us in any way, bought our merch, come out to our shows, or showed us how much you appreciate what we're doing. Cheers! We'll be beginning drum tracking within a week or two, Dave's just waiting for a couple of new pieces of gear to come in, and then we'll be starting! Once again, the album will be called 'To Our Glorious Dead." The tentative track listing is as follows:
1. The Trapper
2. Shield of Stone
3. Where Men Fear to Build
4. Devonian Ascension
5. The Stars Like Dust
6. Lake of the Sun
7. Currents of Magma
8. To Our Glorious Dead More...
Devanic Announces New Guitar Player
Austrian metallers Devanic have issued the following brief update about recruiting an new guitar player: "As announced; the line-up is complete again. Bernd has joined Devanic and with him a new era begins. Welcome Bernd, and also visit his myspace! Keep it metal, stay Devanic!"
Bernd also commented on joining the band, "I'm proud to be the new lead guitarist of Devanic. After a few months together with the band I'm officially a complete member and I'm currently writing on my first leads and soli. My way through music so far included much experience with other bands and I'm still a part of a few (Bled Dry, Pereat, Darkside). The goal in my part of this band is to reinforce the melodic structure of the songs AND to include some 'insane' technique. I cant wait to see what the future will bring together with this great band and I'm looking forward to play the first shows and to the recording of the new album."
Nazxul Cancels European Tour
Australian black metal act Nazxul has checked in with the following brief update about canceling the band's previously scheduled European tour dates:
"Nazxul must regretfully announce the cancellation of the 20210 European Tour. This is due to unforeseen complications that have led to the entire tour being canceled. Nazxul are very disapointed in this outcome and look forward to seeing all the European maniacs again soon."
No information has been given at this time as to whether the dates will be rescheduled. You can still check out the band's music via the Nazxul MySpace page.
Shadows Fall, Unearth Members Form New Band
An as of yet untitled project featuring Matt Bachand and Jon Donais on guitars (Shadows Fall), Derek Kerswill on drums (Unearth/Seemless), and Jeff Fultz on bass (Seemless), has begun to take shape. The band has recorded a five song demo thus far, and are actively seeking a vocalist.
"We are looking for one crazy bastard with the energy, the drive, and the determination to take this thing to the next level," says Matt Bachand. Jon Donais adds, "The vocalist we seek should be influenced by a variety of melodically based bands anywhere from Alice In Chains, Shinedown, and Aerosmith, to Skid Row and Pantera.” You must be serious about the position, and must be able to tour extensively. Demo submissions are currently being accepted. Submissions should include a bio and list of past experience, photo, audio and/or video performance, and any other information you would like the band to know.
Interested singers should send demo submissions and contact info to iamdrunk666@gmail.com.
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