Napalm Death Bassist Checks In From The Studio

Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury has posted the following message online:

"Hello everyone - Well today is the first day in the studio laying down drum tracks for our new album . After all the initial tuning and setting up of the drums we managed to get 4 drum tracks down which is a great start but we have another 13 to go. As people may or may not have heard we are at Parlour studios in Kettering with producer Russ Russell at the helm laying down the drums and then in a few days we will return to Foel studios in wales for the recording of the guitars,bass and vocals - finally to return here to Parlour for the mix

"So early days yet but we will keep you posted as best we can

-Shane

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Footage Of Ozzy In New Guitar Hero Game Posted

After the recent revealing of Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society and System Of A Down joining Def Leppard and Van Halen on the upcoming game "Guitar Hero World Tour," a video containing behind-the-scenes and in-game footage of Ozzy has been posted at this location. As previously reported, System Of A Down will contribute with their hit song "B.Y.O.B." from the acclaimed "Mezmerize" album and Black Label Society will donate "Stillborn" to the game. Ozzy Osbourne will have two songs featured, both of which come from his 1980 debut album, "Blizzard Of Ozz." The songs will be the staple "Crazy Train" and the haunting "Mr. Crowley." In addition to this, both Ozzy and his long time partner in crime Zakk Wylde will be playable characters in the game. Also confirmed for the game will be the Ozzfest venue to give the game an extra edge when performing as Ozzy, Zakk or any other character. The game is set for an October 26th release date.

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See You Next Tuesday Completes New Album

See You Next Tuesday have posted the following message online:

"We're home! So I guess this isn't actually a studio update, but it sounds better than home update.

"The album ('Intervals') is done and in the hands of Scott Hull to make it a filthy, noise, pile of awesome. More...

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Biohazard Announces European Tour

Blabbermouth.net reports: The reunited original lineup of BIOHAZARD has will embark on the "20th Anniversary" European tour in November. Confirmed dates are as follows:

Nov. 02 - Sheffield (UK) - Corporation
Nov. 03 - London (UK) - The Astoria
Nov. 04 - Paris (F) - Trebendo
Nov. 05 - Bochum - Matrix
Nov. 06 - Saarbrücken - Garage
Nov. 07 - Torhout (B) - The Mast
Nov. 08 - Chemnitz - Südbahnhof
Nov. 09 - Hamburg - Docks
Nov. 10 - Hannover - Capitol
Nov. 11 - Frankfurt - Batschkapp
Nov. 12 - Strasbourg (F) - La Laiterie
Nov. 13 - Köln - Live Music Hall
Nov. 14 - Karlsruhe - Substage
Nov. 15 - München - Muffathalle
Nov. 16 - Bern (CH) - Bierhuebeli
Nov. 17 - Milan (I) - Rolling Stone
Nov. 18 - Innsbruck (A) - Hafen
Nov. 19 - Budapest (H) - Petofi Csarnok
Nov. 20 - Belgrad (SRB) - SKC
Nov. 21 - Zagreb (HR) - Boogaloo
Nov. 22 - Maribor (SLO) - Stuk
Nov. 23 - Traun (A) - Spinnerei
Nov. 24 - Stuttgart - LKA Longhorn
Nov. 25 - Nürnberg - Hirsch
Nov. 26 - Prag (CZ) - Abaton
Nov. 27 - Berlin - Huxley's
Nov. 28 - Bremen - Aladin
Nov. 29 - Magdeburg - Fichte
Nov. 30 - Tilburg (NL) - O13
Dec. 02 - Aarhus (DK) - Voxhall
Dec. 03 - Kopenhagen (DK) - Pumpehuset
Dec. 04 - Malmö (S) - Kulturbogalet
Dec. 05 - Göteborg (S) - Brewhouse
Dec. 06 - Oslo (N) - John Dee
Dec. 07 - Stockholm (S) - Debaser Slussen

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Metallica Completes Mixing And Mastering New Album

Metallica has issued the following update:

"Today we finished mixing and mastering our ninth studio album of original material, Death Magnetic which hits the streets worldwide on Friday, September 12. Plus, you'll be able to download every song from the album for "Guitar Hero III" on the same day! Produced by Rick Rubin and recorded at Sound City Studios, Shangri La Studios, and our very own HQ. The first track and video 'The Day That Never Comes' will hit the airwaves later this month.

The complete track listing is below:

"That Was Just Your Life"
"The End Of The Line"
"Broken, Beat & Scarred"
"The Day That Never Comes"
"All Nightmare Long"
"Cyanide"
"The Unforgiven III"
"The Judas Kiss"
"Suicide & Redemption"
"My Apocalypse"

Get ready to enter the Death Magnetic!!!!"

The band have also released a video of themselves performing the new song "Cyanide" at Ozzfest, which contains better audio quality than the previous leaked video of the performance. You can check it out below. More...

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AC/DC Rumored For Ozzfest 2009

Rumours are beginning to spread that AC/DC will be headlining Ozzfest 2009, as according to an interview with Philadelphia's 94wysp.com, Sharon Osbourne says her dream band for Ozzfest 2009 is AC/DC. "AC/DC are my favourite band," she says. "I love them. I would love to see OZZY and AC/DC play together."

AC/DC are expected to launch an 18 month long world tour this October but thus far no dates have been officially confirmed.

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Dear Superstar To Tour With Firewind

Currently touring the UK and Finland as part of the "Never Surrender Tour," UK grit-rockers DEAR SUPERSTAR checked in with a brief comment on how things are going. Lead Singer, Micky Satiar: "We're just winding down the 'Never Surrender Tour' right now, but to be honest were just winding up! We've had killer shows every night and several sell-outs so far, we just don't want this tour to end! Having recently signed to Demolition/DR2 Records, we've been celebrating every night and there is a really great vibe between the band and crew! Also, to share stages with Bullet for my Valentine and Kids in Glass Houses on this tour has been insane - meeting up with old friends, getting drunk and rocking out! What more could we want?!"

Meanwhile, DEAR SUPERSTAR have just announced their return to UK stages with Greek melodic metal masters FIREWIND this September. Micky Satiar comments: "Supporting FIREWIND is an honour, theyre a band we all admire. So we're really stepping things up for this tour, our fans can look forward to new tracks and new tricks - so watch out!"

DEAR SUPERSTAR will join FIREWIND on the following tour dates: More...

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Interview

Interview With Bjorn Luna Of Chrome Division

Chrome Division is a hard hitting rock and roll band with a heavy metal edge that focuses on all those things that make rock music so much fun, namely Booze, Broads, and Beelzebub, which just happens to also be the name of the band's latest album. Although the band is composed of members from more extreme outfits such as Dimmu Borgir and The Kovenant, Chrome Division has its own distinctive style that has been crafted specifically to get people taking shots and singing along. The band's bassist Bjorn Luna recently answered some questions about Chrome Division and their new album. More...

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Manegarm Announced As Support On Heidenfest

Manegarm has been announced as support on the Heidenfest tour European tour, featuring Finntroll, Primordial, Eluveitie, Equilibrium and Catamenia. The tour takes place during October and November of 2008. Here are the latest Manegarm tour dates:

15-08-2008 - Summerbreeze Festival, Dinkelsbuhl, DE (w/ Hail of Bullets, Onslaught, Tyr, Rotten Sound, Kataklysm, Heidevolk and many more)
16-08-2008 - Barther Metal Open Air, Barth, DE (w/ Heidevolk, Negura Bunget, Skyforger, Monolith Deathcult and many more)

Heidenfest featuring Finntroll, Primordial, Eluveitie, Equilibrium, Catamenia and Manegarm
31-10-2008 - Hellraiser, Leipzig, DE
01-11-2008 - Backstage, Munchen, DE
02-11-2008 - Z7, Pratteln, CH
03-11-2008 - Orpheum, Graz, AT
04-11-2008 - Masters of Rock cafe, Zlin, CZ
05-11-2008 - Postbahnhof, Berlin, DE
06-11-2008 - Markthalle, Hamburg, DE
07-11-2008 - Waerdse Tempel, Heerhugowaard, NL + Thyrfing
08-11-2008 - Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, DE + Thyrfing, Eisregen, Enslaved
09-11-2008 - Locomotive, Paris, FR
10-11-2008 - Hof ter Loo, Antwerpen, BE
11-11-2008 - Lowensaal, Nurnberg, DE
12-11-2008 - Rockfabrik, Ludwigsburg, DE
13-11-2008 - Batschkapp, Frankfurt, DE
14-11-2008 - Gasometer, Vienna, AT
15-11-2008 - Posthof, Linz, AT
16-11-2008 - Petoefi Hall, Budapest, HU

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Agathocles Bassist Passes Away

This past weekend Agathocles' bassist Tony Schepkens passed away. "It's a tragedy, especially when this happens to someone so young," states the band's label Displeased Records on their site. No further details about his death is currently available.

Earlier this summer, the Belgian grinders finished up recording their new full length to be issued through Displeased Records. Named "Grind is protest," the album is expected in the winter of 2008/2009.

You can get more information on the band and check out some of their material from their vast discography on their MySpace page.

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Nine Inch Nails Reschedules Worcester Concert

Nine Inch Nails has announced that the the Worcester show originally scheduled for Friday, August 8th at the DCU Center has been rescheduled for November 9th. The band offered its apologies for the last minute announcement, but unfortunately Trent's recurring throat ailment has left him unable to perform.

All tickets purchased for the August 8th concert will be honored on the new date. For those unable to attend the rescheduled date of November 9th, a refund will be available at original point of purchase.

Mainman Trent Reznor also left the following note on NIN.com:

"Hey everyone -
Just want to personally say how sorry I am to have to do this. I never take postponing a show lightly and if there were any possible way I could pull this off I would. This is a very frustrating and maddening situation for me and I appreciate your understanding. I'll make it up to you."

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Ill Nino Finishes Work On New Video

Ill Nino has posted a short update regarding the completion of their latest music video for "Me Gusta La Soledad." Here is it straight from the band:

"Hey Everyone- We have been hard at work on the new Ill Nino video for the song "Me Gusta La Soledad" the past week. Dave Chavarri has been in town and working hand in hand with the editor and we are pleased to announce that the video was finished today! We will be announcing in the next week when it will be premiered. Check back soon for updates!"

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Big Names Confirmed For Rock Band: Metal Health

Kotaku.com reports: "Gamers in need of a good face melting will be in for a treat with next week's Rock Band DLC update. It features the Roadrunner 6 Pack, a collection of metal more harsh than biting down on a ball of aluminum foil. It's that intense. The six pack of tracks will sell at 480 Microsoft Points or $5.99 actual bucks, with each track available for 80 MSP or $0.99. It's a time limited offer, as these tracks go up to $1.99 next month or 800 MSP / $9.99 for the full six-pack.

Roadrunner 6 Pack:

'Runnin’ Wild' by AIRBOURNE
'Clouds Over California' by DEVILDRIVER
'Constant Motion' by DREAM THEATER
'My Curse' by KILLSWITCH ENGAGE
'Aesthetics Of Hate' by MACHINE HEAD
'Sleepwalker' by MEGADETH

Watch for 'em at a digital distribution venue near you, starting next Tuesday."

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Carcass To Headline Florida Deathfest

Carcass have been confirmed as this years headliners for the Florida deathfest, set to take place on September 13th in St. Petersburg, Florida. Also on the bill will be acts such as Suffocation, Necrophagist, Daath, 1349, Aborted, Rotten Sound and more.

More details as they emerge.

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Anterior Begins Work On New Material

Anterior guitarist Leon Kemp has posted this message on the band's MySpace page:

"Hey guys,

"Thought I'd let you know what's happening in the Anterior camp at the moment.

"Myself and (Steven) Nixon (guitar) have been working on some new material for the past few weeks, getting some ideas together and have started putting together the songs for the second Anterior album. We'll be hard at work for the next few months till we get some ripping tunes together, the stuffs already sounding awesome (but I'm obviously gonna say that!) More...

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Exodus Vocalist Rob Dukes Checks In

Exodus vocalist Rob Dukes has checked in from Europe with the following message:

"Wacken 2008... I came from behind the curtain to see before me 75,000 people with their hands in the air. And screaming. It was fucking surreal. I was overwhelmed by the whole experience. Honestly, I don't remember much of anything in particular except seeing 5 to 10,000 people going into the pit and killing each other almost made me forget to sing; it was crazy.

"Three years ago I was just a guitar tech, not even trying to be in a band. I was happy surfing and just living. Now my life is just crazy, making records and touring the world and getting to play shows like Wacken. I truly am grateful for that has befallen on me, good and bad.

"I'm in Spain right now playing a festival with OVERKILL and CRADLE OF FILTH and looking forward to killing this crowd tonight. I just spent two days on the beach in Spain and I feel completely rejuvenated.

"Thanks to all the fans that make all the noise and a special thanks to all the crazy fuckers in the pits around the world."

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Live Footage Of New Metallica Song Posted Online

A fan filmed video of Metallica performing a brand new song entitled "Cyanide" has been posted online via YouTube. You can also watch the video below.

The footage was filmed at yesterday's Ozzfest festivities which included the following setlist from Metallica:

"Creeping Death"
"For Whom The Bell Tolls"
"Ride The Lightning"
"Harvester Of Sorrow"
"Welcome Home (Sanitarium)"
"Cyanide"
"...And Justice For All"
"No Remorse"
"Fade To Black"
"Master Of Puppets"
"Damage Inc."
"Nothing Else Matters"
"Sad But True"
"One"
"Enter Sandman"
"Mercyful Fate" (with King Diamond)
"Seek And Destroy" More...

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Hatebreed Premiering DVD Clips On HBB

Beginning last week and for the next 4 consecutive weeks, HATEBREED and MTV2’s Headbangers Ball are partnering up each week to world premiere a new live video from the band’s forthcoming first-ever live concert DVD, "Live Dominance."

“Live For This,” the first of 4 clips is now premiering on Headbanger's Blog

Each of the 4 clips will be accompanied by a new blog written by Jamey Jasta.

A full schedule of the Live Dominance Headbangers Ball video premieres is as follows:

• "Live for This" online premiere 8/7, on air premiere 8/9


• "This is Now" online premiere 8/14, on air premiere 8/16


• "Destroy Everything" online premiere 8/21, on air premiere 8/23


• "I Will be Heard" online premiere 8/28, on air premiere 8/30

Hitting stores on Tuesday, September 2nd, "Live Dominance" will include over 2 hours of live footage including the full sold-out show at Harpo’s in Detroit shot in March of this year on the band’s Supremacy tour. The multi-camera concert was filmed entirely in Hi-Definition. The DVD will also include a ton of bonus features shot specifically for the release including brand-new band interviews, bonus live videos, fan testimonials, and much more.

"Live Dominance" was Directed/Edited by Toaster In A Tub’s Kevin Custer with musical production/mixing coming from Grammy Award winner, Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God).

Catch the band on tour beginning 9/2/08. Tickets are on sale now. More...

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The Living Fields Signs To Candlelight Records

Candlelight Records has confirmed the signing of multi-national progressive doom-death outfit The Living Fields. The trio, with members based in Chicago, London and Ottawa, has received early acclaim via their self-released 2004 and 2007 recordings. Now working on their Candlelight debut, currently titled "Running Out of Daylight" and planned for release in early 2009, the band looks to take the next step in their still developing career.

“Candlelight has been very successful working with bands that defy convention,” says guitarist Jason Muxlow regarding the band’s choice of label. “Their discography is filled with milestones. Their legacy undoubtedly speaks for itself and we're thrilled to be part of their future.”

Originally formed in 2002 by Muxlow, The Living Fields have had their sound likened to that of My Dying Bride, November’s Doom and others. But with a twist. Together with vocalist Jon Higgs (also of Monsterworks) and drummer Chad Walls (Brodequin, Enter Self), Muxlow and The Living Fields explore a wide range of sounds and styles utilizing a palette of guitar, drums, bass, strings, piano, and spine-chilling vocals.

The Living Fields are the latest to join London-based Candlelight’s growing US roster. The label is distributed exclusively in the United States via Caroline/EMI, PHD Canada for the northern country and Plastichead Music for Europe.

You can check out some of the band's material on their MySpace page.

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Xystus Announces "Equilibrio" Release Date

Sensory Records has announced the upcoming release of Dutch progressive metal band Xystus’ third album, "Equilibrio." This rock opera was recorded with a 60 piece orchestra and a 30 member choir, and includes guest performances from Simone Simmons of Epica and George Oosthoek of Orphanage. With an influx of gothic, progressive and traditional heavy metal influences melding with this dramatic orchestration, fans of Epica, Ayreon and Kamelot should keep both eyes peeled for this release to strike. "Equilibrio" is set for a North American release date of September 30.

Conceived as both an actual stage production and studio recording, "Equilibrio" was performed to four sold out audiences in July, 2008 - over 4,000 people witnessed the opera.

The studio recording of "Equilibrio" features key scenes from the opera. In addition to the 60 piece US Concert orchestra and 30 member choir, Xystus enlisted vocal performances from Simone Simons (Epica), George Osthoek (Orphanage, Delain) and Dutch theater veterans Michelle Splietelhof and John Vooijs.

The story of Equilibrio revolves around a wanderer named Diegu (Bas Dolmans) who finds himself caught between the forces of good and evil the power mad ruler Primos (John Vooijs) and the altruistic rebel Avelin (Michelle Splietelhof). Primos makes a pact with Death (George Osthoek) take over the world. After unsuccessful efforts by Diegu to mediate between Avelin and Primos, the latter ends up with complete power and the world is thrown out of balance. Diegu is summoned by the godess Lady Sophia (Simone Simons). She watches over Earth and entrusts Diegu with the job reuniting Primos and Avelin in order to restore the balance between good and evil again.

You can check out some of the band's music on their MySpace page.

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Cephalic Carnage Announce More European Tour Dates

CEPHALIC CARNAGE has announced a number of headlining European tour dates surrounding their upcoming festival appearances.

In between performances as part of Hole In The Sky, Summer Breeze Open Air, Horrorfest, Brutal Assault Fest, Mountains of Death, and more, CEPHALIC CARNAGE will team up with DESPISED ICON for shows in the U.K., Netherlands, Germany and more. A listing of confirmed tour dates can be found below.

Prior to this European run, CEPHALIC CARNAGE will headline the Be Kind and Grind Fest being held in Denver, CO on August 9th. You can get more information and full festival line-up here.

CEPHALIC CARNAGE has recently seen the re-issue of their debut album, "Conforming To Abnormality," via Relapse. This re-issue sees the 1998 release completely remixed, remastered, and repackaged with an additional 21 bonus tracks. For more information on this release, access this release page.

Here are the latest CEPHALIC CARNAGE Tour Dates: More...

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