Scars On Broadway To Give Away Vinyl At Show

The first 500 kids in line for Scars On Broadway's Hollywood show on August 20th will get a limited edition 7 inch of "Fucking," featuring rare cover art done by Vartan Malakian. Of the 500, the first 20 in line will get an autographed version.

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The Autumn Offering Streaming Second New Song

Daytona Beach, Florida metalcore act The Autumn Offering have posted another brand new song via the band's myspace page. The song, titled "Synapse," comes off of the band's forthcoming self
-titled studio album which is set for release on August 31st, 2010 through Victory Records.

You can listen to the new song here.

"The Autumn Offering" track listing:
1. Synapse
2. Born Dead
3. Exhale The Locusts
4. Fed To The Lions
5. Hessian Blade
6. Death Mask
7. Viral
8. Among Wolves
9. Bloodlust
10. Myriad Black
11. A Return To Ashes

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Dead at the Scene Releases "Daae" Music Video

U.K. progressive hardcore act Dead at the Scene have posted the video for their new single "Daae" online via the band's official YouTube channel. "Daae" comes off of the band's latest EP "Sharktopus" which was self-released by the band this past July.

You can view the video below:

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Daath Reveals New Album Tracklisting

Atlanta, Georgia alternative thrash metallers Daath have revealed the tracklisting to their forthcoming self-titled studio album. "Daath" is set for release sometime in late 2010 through Century Media/Roadrunner Records.

"Daath" tracklisting:
1. Genocidal Maniac
2. Destruction/Restoration
3. Indestructible Overdose
4. Double Tap Suicide
5. The Decider
6. Exit Plan
7. Oxygen Burn
8. Accelerant
9. Arch {Enemy} Misanthrope
10. Manufactured Insomnia
11. A Cold Devotion
12. N.A.T.G.O.D.
13. Terminal Now

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Cephalic Carnage Confirmed For Goat Roast Festival

Denver, Colorado grind metallers Cephalic Carnage have been announced as the headline act for the first annual Rocky Mountain Goat Roast Festival. The Rocky Mountain Goat Roast Festival is set to take place on Saturday, August 28th, 2010 in Greeley, Colorado. Tickets are being sold at the location (625 3rd St. #D in Greeley, Colorado) for $20 and event organizers will also be selling roasted Pig and Goat to concert goers.

Rocky Mountain Goat Roast Festival line-up:
Cephalic Carnage
Macabre
Cryogen
Martriden
Zombie Hate Brigade
Allegaeon
Skinned
Centimani
PlagueHammer
Ruins of Tomorrow
Immortal Dominion
Last Tragedy

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Melechesh Posts New Album Trailer Online

Israeli black metallers Melechesh have posted the first video in an ongoing series to promote the band's forthcoming studio album "The Epigenesis." "The Epigenesis" is set for release on October 1st, 2010 through Nuclear Blast Records.

You can view the video below:

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Chiodos Streaming New Song Via Myspace

Davison, Michigan post-hardcore act Chiodos have posted a brand new track to the band's myspace page. The song, titled "Those Who Slay Together, Stay Together," is to be featured on the band's forthcoming third studio album "Illuminaudio."

You can listen to "Those Who Slay Together, Stay Together" here.

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Live Paul Di’Anno Footage Posted Online

Some high quality multi-camera footage of former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno‘s performance at the Mylos club in Thessaloniki, Greece has made its way online. Check it out below:

Di'anno recently announced some Polish tour dates coming up in September.

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Ignominious Incarceration Cancels European Tour

British death metallers Ignominious Incarceration have cancelled the remainder of their European tour with And Hell Followed With. The cancellation of the tour is due to a vehicle accident that took place when the car both bands were travelling in collided with a semi truck on their way back into the U.K. Both bands have released the following statements.

Ignominious Incarceration bassist Chris Ball commented by saying:
"Hey guys, sorry the tour got cut short but due to a major incident we are unable to do any shows for a while, we are all ok and still going strong. Up until the incident we had been enjoying the tour and have made some great friends in the process. We will be back as soon as we’re all 100% fit enough to take to the stage again. In the mean time just keep your eyes and ears peeled for us hitting the studio at some point and new tour dates. Thanks."

And Hell Followed With guitarist Kyle McIlmurray commented by saying:
"Basically we were making a late night drive back to the UK when we nicked a semi truck and got sent like a pinball down the freeway. Most of us sustained minor injuries compared to the guys in [Ignominious Incarceration] Thankfully we’re all alive. We’ll take back pain over death any day. The injuries and damage were so intense that we were forced to cancel the remainder of the tour and head back home. We are so thankful to have had such a great time with the guys in the other bands and play the shows that we did. Words cannot describe how bummed we are that we didn’t get to finish it up. We’ve never backed out on a tour like this.. But unfortunately it was out of our hands. Now that we’re home with our families and safe we’re going to get ready for the road in September with Suffokate and The Red Shore.. It will most certainly be a banger!"

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Times Of Grace Reveal Debut Album Tracklisting

Times Of Grace, the new project from Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz and original Killswitch Enage vocalist Jesse Leach, have revealed the tracklisting to their forthcoming debut album. The album, titled "The Hymn of A Broken Man," is set for release on November 9th, 2010 through Roadrunner Records.

Here's "The Hymn of A Broken Man" tracklisting:

1. Strength in Numbers
2. Fight For Life
3. Willing
4. Where The Spirit Leads Me
5. Until The End Of Days
6. Live In Love
7. In the Arms of Mercy
8. Hymn of a Broken Man
9. Hope Remains
10. The End of Eternity
11. Worlds Apart
12. Fall From Grace

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Megadeth Announces New Dates With Slayer, Anthrax

Thrash icons Megadeth have announced the dates for the 2010 edition of the Jagermeister Music Tour. The 2010 edition features headliners Megadeth alongside Slayer and Anthrax. The tour will include full performances of Megadeth's "Rust In Peace" album, Slayer's "Seasons in the Abyss" album and the return of Anthrax vocalist Joey Belladonna.

Jagermeister Music Tour tour dates:
September 24 – Superpages.com Center, Dallas, TX
September 25 – AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX
September 26 – Verizon Wireless Theatre, Houston, TX
September 28 – Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, LA
September 30 – Civic Coliseum, Knoxville, TN
October 1 – The Arena at Gwinnett Center, Atlanta, GA
October 2 – Hard Rock Live, Orlando, FL
October 3 – Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, Miami, FL
October 5 – Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA
October 6 – 1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore, MD
October 8 – Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, Long Island, NY
October 9 – Toyota Pavilion @ Montage Mountain, Scranton, PA
October 10 – LC Pavilion, Columbus, OH
October 12 – Freedom Hall, Louisville, KY
October 14 – War Memorial Coliseum, Ft. Wayne, IN
October 15 – DeltaPlex, Grand Rapids, MI
October 16 – Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI
October 19 – Maverik Center, Salt Lake City, UT
October 20 – The Pearl, Las Vegas, NV
October 21 – Gibson Amphitheatre, Hollywood, CA

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Kerry King Announces Autograph Sessions

Legendary thrash metal pioneer, and founding member of thrash icons Slayer, Kerry King has announced details regarding his upcoming meet and greet tour. Kerry King is scheduled to make appearances along the west coast at various music oriented locations.

Kerry King meet and greet schedule:
August 18
Sam Ash/Cleveland, OH
5700 Mayfield Road
Lyndhurst, OH

August 27
Sam Ash/Phoenix, AZ
4402 West Cactus Road
Glendale, AZ

September 1
Skips Music/Sacramento, CA
2740 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA

September 3
Bellevue American Music/Seattle, WA
14340 NE 20th Street
Bellevue, WA

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Vanna Signs With Artery Recordings

Artery Recordings has announced their signing of Boston, Massachusetts post-hardcore act Vanna. Vanna is the sixth band to join the label - a joint venture between The Artery Foundation and Razor & Tie Records. The signing comes in time for the band to release it's new digital EP titled "The Honest Hearts" which is going online on October 12th, 2010.

Vanna had previously released two full lengths (A New Hope, Curses) and an EP (The Search Party Never Came) through Epitaph Records.

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The Devil Wears Prada EP Trailer Available

A short video trailer has been released to promote the forthcoming EP from Dayton, Ohio metalcore act The Devil Wears Prada. The new EP, titled "Zombie," is set for release on August 24th, 2010 through Ferret.

You can view the video below:

The Devil Wears Prada - Zombie EP Promo from James Baney on Vimeo.

"Zombie" tracklisting:
1. Escape
2. Anatomy
3. Outnumbered
4. Revive
5. Survivor

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Finntroll Announces North American Tour Dates

Helsinki, Finland folk metallers Finntroll have announced the dates for their upcoming headlining run of North America. The tour, dubbed "The Finnish Metal Tour 2," kicks off on January 31, 2011 in Orlando, Florida and will run until March 4th ending in Raleigh, North Carolina. The tour also features co-headliners Ensiferum and support from Barren Earth and Rotten Sound.

"The Finnish Metal Tour 2" tour dates:
January 31 – Orlando, FL - The Club at Firestone
February 1 – Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
February 2 – Louisville, KY - Headliner’s Music Hall
February 3 – Tulsa, OK - Marquee
February 4 – Austin, TX - Emo’s Alternative Lounging
February 5 – Dallas, TX - Ridglea Theater
February 6 – Amarillo, TX - The War Legion Underground
February 7 – Tempe, AZ - Clubhouse
February 8 – Los Angeles, CA - Key Club
February 9 – Ramona, CA - Ramona Mainstage
February 10 – San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
February 11 – Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
February 12 – Seattle, WA - El Corazon
February 14 – Calgary, AB - The Republik
February 15 – Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
February 16 – Regina, SK - The Exchange
February 18 – Minneapolis, MN - Station 4
February 19 – Chicago, IL - Reggie Rock Club
February 20 – Detroit, MI - Blondie’s
February 21 – Cleveland, OH - Peabody’s
February 22 – Toronto, ON - Opera House
February 23 – Quebec City, QC - Imperial de Quebec
February 24 – Montreal, QC - Metropolis
February 25 – Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
February 26 – New York City, NY - The Gramercy Theatre
February 27 – Worcester, MA - The Palladium
March 1 – Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero
March 2 – West Springfield, VA - Jaxx
March 3 – Charlotte, NC - The Casbah
March 4 – Raleigh, NC - Volume 11

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Factory Of Dreams Issues Album Update

Portugal's Factory of Dreams has issued the following update about working on new material for an upcoming album:

"Working on 6 new songs for the next Factory of Dreams' album now. It's just great when I start seeing stuff building up and becoming something really melodic. Jessica has outdone herself, great work till now. One song in particular 'Whispering Eyes' is just becoming awesome. Anxious to get this one out when the time is right. Stay tuned.

"The album will have 13 new tracks, will be very powerful but will have 2 piano/synth based tracks as well, in the vein of Sonic Sensation or The Piano in the sea. The rest will kick butt. Some of the parts I wrote, are probably the heaviest I've done till now, but all within a very atmospheric vibe, so, no pure metal here but my own thing as you guys like.

"The artwork is also moving on, great imagery being setup for this album. Still need to choose a cover... I really enjoy the whole ideas behind these new images. Gonna go back mixing now, I have a handful of harmonies and vocals to mix, plus new things to record. Thanks for the support!"

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Negligence Announces New Album Track Listing

Slovenian thrashers Negligence are set to release their new album "Coordinates of Confusion" on October 12th, 2010 in North American. "Coordinates Of Confusion" was mixed by Ruzz (drums) in the band's own Negligence studio in late spring of 2010 and was mastered at West West Side Music in New York by Alan Douches. The band comments, "We're stunned by the result of the mixing and mastering and can't wait for you metal heads to hear it!"

The track listing for the album is as follows:

1. Mind Decay
2. Screaming Fear
3. Addicted To Aggression
4. Disharmony
5. The Way To…
6. Insane Asylum
7. The Q Box
8. Sickened
9. Shark Attack
10. Coordinates Of Confusion

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Growing Up Twisted: Cody Waxes Shane

This week’s episode of Growing Up Twisted begins with Cody and Shane playing with Suzette’s pet tarantula. Suzette states that the purple and black color reminds her of a scrotum. Immediately Cody and Shane are interested to know whether this is what their father’s (Dee Snider) scrotum is like. More...

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Ion Dissonance Streaming New Song

Montreal's Ion Dissonance has posted a new song online titled "The More Things Change, The More Things Stay The Same," which is from the band's upcoming Century Media release, "Cursed." The track can be streamed via the Ion Dissonance Myspace page.

"Cursed" was tracked at .357 Productions with Ion Dissonance guitar player, Antoine Lussier at the production helm. The album is scheduled for release on August 24th, 2010. A video trailer unveiling the artwork from Paul Romano (Mastodon, The Red Chord) can also be seen below. More...

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The Binary Code Announces U.S. Shows

New Jersey death metallers The Binary Code have announced fall U.S. tour dates in support of their recent EP release "Priest." Marking the first extended run for the band since the Winter 2010 Metal As Art tour with Revocation and Hypno5e, The Binary Code will be touring the East Coast with North Carolina-based metal acts Vanisher and Hephystus. The currently announced dates are as follows:

9/17/2010 Greene Street Club, Greensboro, NC
9/18/2010 The Hot Box, Lancaster, SC
9/20/2010 So Addictive, Herndon, VA
9/21/2010 Cake Shop, New York, NY (with EMPYREON)
9/22/2010 The Silo, Reading, PA (with GLOOMINOUS DOOM)
9/23/2010 Brew Haus, Rochester, NY
9/25/2010 Broadway Joe's, Buffalo, NY

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Heaven Wood Enters The Studio

Portuguese dark rockers HEAVENWOOD entered Ultrasound Studios in Braga, Portugal on August 6th with Daniel Cardoso and Pedro Mendes, to start an intense period of recordings of the new album. The name and it's release date are still to be unveiled as well as the bands inked deal for this new record. Mixing and mastering of this work will happen in Germany during next September/October with a producer soon to be announced.

The new artwork will be handled by Brazilian designer Jobert Mello (SABATON, DESERT) who previously worked with the band for the "Redemption" releases.

Some song titles set to appear on the CD include:

‘Goddess Presiding Over Solitude’
‘September Blood’
‘The Arcadia Order’
‘Leonor’
‘Poem For Mathilde’
‘Fading Sun’
‘Sudden Scars’ More...

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Alekhine's Gun Posts New Music Online

Brooklyn, New York thrash metal band Alekhine's Gun has recently recorded 3 songs and is working to complete their first album and to start playing live shows by late summer/ early fall 2010. The band features guitarists Jeff Martinez (Desolate), Leo Mettei (Desolate/Eden A.D), and Jessica Pimentel (Everybody Gets Hurt/New Faith/Step 2 Far) on Vocals. Check out their music on their ReverbNation page.

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Lion's Share Parts Ways With Bassist

Lion’s Share bassplayer Sampo Axelsson has announced his withdrawal from the band.

Sampo Axelsson comments, “After five years in Lion’s Share I have decided to leave the band. This is something I have been considering for quite a while and now the time has come for me to move on. My decision is not in any way based on dissatisfaction or bad blood, I just feel very strongly that I have taken this endeavour as far as I possibly can. Now I'm eager to pursue new challenges, musically as well as in other fields."

"I make this decision knowing that I, during these years, have put all my hard work, dedication and creativity into the band. For me, Lion's Share has been the no 1 priority musically and I am proud of my time in the band and what we have achived."

"I wish Lars Chriss and Patrik Johansson the best of luck with future endeavours.”

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Rotten Sound Added To Finntroll Tour

Rotten Sound will take part in “The Finnish Metal Tour 2” featuring Finntroll, Ensiferum, and Barren Earth. This four-week tour will kick-off on January 31st in Orlando, FL and concludes in early March in Raleigh, NC.

Rotten Sound has begun work on the follow-up album to 2008’s "Cycles," tentatively titled "Cursed." The brand new full-length will be mixed by Nico Elgstrand (Entombed) and is expected to see an early 2011 release date. Additional album details will be announced shortly.

The currently announced dates are as follows: More...

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Murder Construct Signs To Relapse Records

Relapse Records has issued the following announcement about inking a record deal with Murder Construct:

"Relapse Records is proud to announce the signing of California’s Murder Construct. Murder Construct features Travis Ryan (Cattle Decaptiation) on vocals, Leon del Muerte (Exhumed, Phobia, Impaled) on guitar and vocals, Kevin Fetus (Fetus Eaters, Watch Me Burn) on guitar, Danny Walker (Intronaut) on drums, and Caleb Schneider (Bad Acid Trip) on bass. The band has recorded a seven-song EP that will see its release this fall.

Murder Construct's del Muerte commented on the EP: “Finally this goddamned release sees the light of day! Nearly 10 years (and countless bands, musicians and black-out beer-drunks in between) and our friendly collaboration between Southern California's worst will be out with our longtime homeslices, Relapse. This is just a taste of nastiness we have planned for our full length!"

Murder Construct will team-up with Venomous Concept and Kill the Client for a handful of California dates in mid-September. The band will also be performing in Tijuana, Mexico and Boyle Heights, CA this coming weekend. The upcoming tour dates are as follows: More...

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Virgin Steele Working On New Album, Gives Update

New York metal veterans Virgin Steele are working on a new album and frontman David Defeis has given Metalunderground.com an exclusive first studio update and revealed the tracklisting of the new album, "The Black Light Bacchanalia." Defeis updates us:

It will be quite a long album...close to 80 minutes...The album (to be really brief), concerns the reversal of all things...Once conquered by invading cultures, older Pagan deities become the demons…of the new religion. The Black Light Bacchanalia is a reversal of the sacred sexual customs, and the final desecration of the "Goddess Principle", switching from matrilineal descent to patrilineal descent, with the rise of the idea of the Mountain-Fire God...., ultimately leading to organized religion completely overthrowing the ancient Pagan way of life, and ushering in the "dark ages"...The album also deals with ancient fears such as the fear of the sun not rising...Lyrically it is a kind of continuation of the story I told on the last album...Musically it is quite something else...

The album will be issued in a normal CD format, plus a limited edition version with bonus tracks, and also a vinyl version. We will most likely have 3 different, yet related covers for the various versions.

At the moment we have just completed all the drums and bass. Most of the keyboards have also been completed, and we are in the process of finalizing the guitar & vocal tracks. Mixing will commence once the guitars & vocals are complete.

Hail & Cheers, to you All, and thanks for listening....

The tracklisting for "The Black Light Bacchanalia" has also been revealed as follows:

By The Hammer of Zeus (And The Wrecking Ball Of Thor)
Pagan Heart
The Bread of Wickedness
In A Dream Of Fire
The Orpheus Taboo
Nepenthe
Necropolis (He Answers Them With Death)
To Crown Them With Halos Parts 1 & 2
The Torture's Of The Damned
The Black Light Bacchanalia (The Age That Is To Come)
Eternal Regret

Virgin Steele's new worldwide deal with SPV/Steamhammer includes the reissue of the band's entire back catalogue - from "Noble Savage" onward. The back catalog will be made available throughout 2011, with faithfully restored covers and booklets, bonus tracks and liner notes.

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Eighty Thousand Dead Announces New Album Title

Eighty Thousand Dead has issued the following update about the title of the band's new album and the artist working on the cover design:

"Its been a long time since we've been able to offer everyone an update on our progress, but we have been working very diligently to finish the album without rushing it. We do have some very exciting news though, Toshihiro Egawa (Ingested, Defeated Sanity, Partisan Turbine, Annotations of an Autopsy, Cenotaph) has been confirmed to design our album artwork!

"The album will be titled 'Human Compost Heap' and will be released very soon on SFC Records. There isn't an exact release date yet, but we hope to have that information along with a track listing posted shortly. Keep checking back for more updates!"

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Armed For Apocalypse Announces U.S. Tour

Armed for Apocalypse will hit the road this October and November in support of the band's latest album "Defeat." Touring alongside Armed For Apocalypse will be Wretched and Enfold Darkness. The currently announced dates are as follows:

10/17 2010 The Muse Nashville, TN
10/19 2010 Reno's Chop Shop Dallas, TX
10/20 2010 White Rabbit San Antonio, TX
10/21 2010 Dirty Dog Bar Austin, TX
10/22 2010 The Compound Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO
10/23 2010 DV8 Tucson, Az
10/25 2010 THE FARM Las Vegas, NV
10/27 2010 Knickerbockers Lincoln, NE
10/28 2010 The Nestor Tavern Fargo, ND
10/29 2010 The Rox Bar & Grill St. Cloud, MN
10/30 2010 Warehouse La Crosse, Wi
11/2 2010 The Space Saint Paul, MN
11/3 2010 Bar 3 Rockford, IL
11/4 2010 The Vault Bay City, MI
11/5 2010 The Carriage House Concert & Night Club Louisville, OH
11/6 2010 Underground Sandusky, OH
11/7 2010 The Silo Reading, PA
11/10 2010 Championships Bar & Grill Trenton, NJ
11/11 2010 BOURBON STREET Baltimore, MD
11/12 2010 Hooligans Jacksonville, NC

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New "BlackDiamondSkye" Teaser Posted

A seventh teaser trailer for the upcoming "BlackDiamondSkye" tour has been posted online, which can be viewed below. The tour includes Mastodon, Deftones, and Alice in Chains.

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All That Remains Offering Free MP3 Download

All that Remains is currently offering the title track from the band's upcoming album "For We Are Many" as a free MP3 download. The song can be downloaded at this location (e-mail registration is required). "For We Are Many" is set to be released worldwide on October 12th, 2010. The track listing is as follows:

1. Now Let Them Tremble
2. For We Are Many
3. The Last Time
4. Some Of The People, All Of The Time
5. Won’t Go Quietly
6. Aggressive Opposition
7. From The Outside
8. Dead Wrong
9. Faithless
10. Hold On
11. Keepers of Fellow Man
12. The Waiting One

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New Behemoth Video Removed From YouTube

The latest Behemoth video for the track "Alas, Lord Is Upon Me" has been banned from YouTube. The censored version of the video is now available for viewing below. The "Alas, Lord Is Upon Me" video was filmed by Grupa 13 in Poland, the same people behind Behemoth's last videos, "At The Left Hand Ov God" and "Ov Fire And The Void."

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Cirrha Niva Comments On Alcatraz Fest

Cirrha Niva has checked in with the following recap of the band's performance at the Alcatraz metal festival:

"Yeah people, Alcatraz was a blast for us! We enjoyed this gig very much, as you probably can see on the pics taken by various photographers. We especially like to thank Tim Tonckroe for the special photo shoot he did with us before the gig, very cool!

"As you probably read in some reviews our new drummer Wiebe Slim had to skip this gig due to an earlier planned obligation...vacation:-) So the pic taken by Tim cannot be used to promote the band, but as cool as it is we didn’t wanna keep this hidden from all you guys & girlzz. So here it is.

"From left to right that is: Robin de Groot (live guest vocals on The Fooling), vocalist Legrand, the guitarists Carlo Heefer & Rob Willemse, temporary live drummer Eelco van der Meer (who helped us out more than once now, thanx mate!), and finally bassist Daniel Huijben. Horns up baby! More...

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Hail Of Bullets Cancels Cilinderfest Appearance

Hail of Bullets has issued the following announcement about canceling the band's previously scheduled appearance at the Cilinderfest:

"Hail of Bullets have canceled their appearance at the forthcoming Cilinderfest, September 25th in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. The main reason for this cancellation is the organizer/local promoter not honoring previously made agreements; It was agreed that the band would perform between 23.00 and 0.00 hours so people would be able to catch the last trains/buses home (which leave around 0.15 hours). However this week we were told we had to go on a just after midnight which would result in a lot of people not being able to watch the headliner.

"Apart from this there were issues regarding the agreed/promised backline and more. We apologize to everyone who was looking forward to see us, but since it was a 'free entrance' festival fortunately nobody paid money to see the band."

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Anton Reisenegger Comments On Inner Sanctvm

Anton Reisenegger has issued the following statement regarding joining up with Inner Sanctvm to provide vocals for the band's new album:

"A few months ago, Heber contacted me with the proposal to record vocals on the new Inner Sanctvm album. I was immediately into the idea, my only concern being having to replace their old singer Pablo, who I considered a friend back in the day. However, after learning that for various reasons it would be absolutely impossible for him to return to the band, I didn't have to think much further.

"Back in the mid-nineties, Inner Sanctvm were one of the bands with the biggest potential in the whole South American scene. They were considered the South American Celtic Frost. Their album 'Frozen Souls' – which sadly remained their only full-length record until now – was already great, but seeing them live when they supported Criminal in Santiago was a true revelation. They were a fantastic live band, and a really tough act to follow!

"Much like my old band Pentagram, their only problem was having been born on the wrong continent, as they didn't get the opportunities they deserved and finally disbanded. But, as they say, it's never too late. I'm really happy that they are back together, and being a part of this project fills me with pride and enthusiasm. More...

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My Own Grave Shooting Music Video

Sweden's My Own Grave has issued the following update about recording a new music video:

"My Own Grave have started filming a video for the song None Shall See. It's being directed by Håkan Sjödin who also created the video for Setherial's A World In Hell. No release date is set, but it will be finished sometime in the fall of 2010. Until then, here's some teaser images from the first day of shooting."

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Solace Of Requiem Changes German Show Venue

Virginia's Solace of Requiem will be embarking on a European tour starting in October. The band has issued the following update about changing the venue for the October 1st show: "The October 01 show at the K19 in Kassel (DE) has been moved to a new location. The new venue is: GALERIE LOYAL, Werner-Hilpert-Strasse 22, 34117 Kassel, Germany."

The band's upcoming tour dates are as follows:

10/1 2010 Galerie Loyal Kassel, GERMANY
10/2 2010 K17 Berlin, GERMANY
10/3 2010 Death Feast Ultimate Oberhausen, Germany, GERMANY
10/6 2010 The Rambler Eindhoven, Netherlands
10/7 2010 Romien Leeuwarden, NETHERLANDS
10/8 2010 OJC Solution Hillegom, NETHERLANDS
10/9 2010 Cafe Wagner Jena, Thüringen, GERMANY
10/12 2010 Astra Stube Hamburg, Germany, GERMANY
10/13 2010 LiveStage Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria
10/14 2010 Viper Room Wein, Austria
10/15 2010 Kulturcafé Schlachthaus Dornbirn, Austria
10/16 2010 Iron Eagle Lugau, Sachsen, GERMANY

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Iskald Issues New Studio Report

Norway's Iskald has posted a studio video clip online, which can be viewed below. The band also issued the following recording update:

"After a tough but really good week with recordings in Oslo, we are now back in Bodø. All drums and vocal tracks where nailed in time and the result turned out nothing but awesome! Experiencing technical issues all week lead to some up and downs, but in the end we're satisfied and all ideas where put into action anyway.

"As all guitars are mostly done already we will now bring the album into the early mixing stage. And as soon as all songs are raw-mixed we will record the bass as well as the rest of the guitars. This process would take some time, but we will be back with another update along the way." More...

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Vanishing Point Announces Lineup Changes

Melbourne's Vanishing Point has checked in with the following statement about parting ways with the band's guitarist, bassist, and keyboardist:

"This is kind of a hard letter to type because we like to focus on the positives and not get into negative thinking so we aren’t going to leave you guys guessing anymore with what’s happening with Vanishing Point. Straight up after much thought and telling it like it is, we wish to let you all know that Tommy, Adrian, and Jake are no longer members of Vanishing Point.

"Sometimes musical directions and visions pull people in different directions and sometimes it brings people closer together musically, with Tommy and Adrian there was a growing gap in which they wanted to explore different avenues of music yet the rest of us wanted to keep writing melodic metal music, so after a while and much time passing it was evident that things weren’t going well in regards to writing the new album and where the rest of us felt that Vanishing Point should go.

"The end result was that Tommy and Adrian chose to leave the band, on good terms, we wish to point there is no bad blood or harsh words, put simply when it doesn’t work then why continue struggling and pushing friendships into the ground. We sincerely wish the guys well in their creative pursuits, we know that whatever they come up with in the future will be great, we sincerely hope that you guys out there will support them in the future as you have for many years.

"Now, what brings us forward, we want to let you guys know that we are not disbanding or shelving VP by any means, although things have slowed up and some of the new songs had to have some small parts rearranged, we are still going strong and we have just under an albums worth of songs, many close to completion, many still with much to do and many already completed musically. More...

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Cauldron Black Ram Cancels European Shows

Australian metal act Cauldron Black Ram has issued the following announcement about canceling all previously scheduled European tour dates:

"Due to unforeseen circumstances, CBR had to cancel their European shows. With great regret we had no other choice! We apologize to all but worry not, we will be organizing shows in parts of Europe next year, so all you Seadogs and Wenches will get a chance to witness the long haired dirty pirate spectacle collectively known as Cauldron Black Ram in full live glory!"

You can also check out the band's music via the Cauldron Black Ram MySpace page.

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Slough Feg Reveals New Album Tracklisting

Influential American heavy metal outfit Slough Feg has announced that they are almost finished recording their eight studio album, "The Animal Spirits," which is expected to be released by the end of the year. The group has also revealed the tracklisting for the album, which is as follows:

"Trick The Vicar"
"The 95 Thesis"
"Ask The Casket"
"Heavyworlder"
"Materia Primia"
"Lycanthropic Fantasies"
"Second Coming"
"Free Market Barbarian"
"Tactical Air-War"

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Killswitch Engage Members Form New Band

Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz has announced that he and former Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach will be teaming up once again, as the duo have formed a new band entitled, Times Of Grace. The band are currently working on their debut album, "Hymns Of A Broken Man," which is expected to be released this November through Roadrunner Records.

"In all my life. I have yet to write a record that bares my soul as much as this record does," Leach said. "Adam and I had a real spiritual connection while making this and I know that it comes through in the performances and lyrics. This record has our blood, sweat and tears flowing through it. It is painfully honest at times. In short this record is our catharsis." More...

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Pit Stories: The Night The Stage Wanted To Eat Us

We've been talking to bands and fans everywhere to get their favorite mosh pit stories. This week Special Ops drummer Clarence shares a story of show in an airplane hangar on a sketchy stage:

It happened in Beloeil in the spring time of 2009. We played at a party for a friend of a friend of a friend. The show was held in a huge hanger used for storing air planes. When we arrived, we realized that the stage was home made and poorly setup. We looked at each other and laughed without saying a word. It was bad. It was wobbling like crazy, the floor boards were made of different thicknesses and types of wood that had been sitting outside all winter. The stage was barely big enough to fit the four of us along with all the gear. Nails and screws were sticking out from everywhere.

When the time came for us to play, Clarence, in his normal excitement, ran up to the stage and jumped on. His foot went right through the floor board. Thankfully, he didn't hurt himself too badly. Just a minor scrape. Abe helped him back up and and the show began.

Knowing that the stage wasn't very solid, the Ops crew tried not to move around too much but the stage was doomed from the start. By the end of the set, the stage looked like a mine field. There were holes everywhere. So bad that someone had to patch some of the holes with smaller pieces of wood between some of the songs. It was a night they would all remember as "The night the stage wanted to eat us" Fun times were had by all that night. Clarence didn't sue because he was too wasted and didn't realize he had been injured until the following day.

Special Ops has a few local shows planned while bassist Waldo Thornhill is in rehabilitation from surgery from his second bout with cancer. Visit the band's MySpace page for more details.

Check back every Tuesday for more pit stories and check out Special Ops' first pit story here.

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