Metal News for August 2, 2010
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28 news articles posted on this day.
One Step Beyond Releases EP For Free Download
Australian extreme metal band One Step Beyond has issued a seven-song EP entitled "Out With The Old" for temporary free download. The previously unreleased recording from 2005 is the last to feature tragically deceased founding guitarist Jeremy Lammas, and features studio performances of previously unrecorded material from the band's formative years of 1997-2002.
One Step Beyond is looking to release a CD version of the EP later in the year.
The download can be found on their MySpace page or directly here or here for a limited time only.
Adust Comments On First Show With New Lineup
Adust has issued the following statement about the band's first gig featuring a new lineup:
"Some good news people! The shiny 'new' incarnation of Adust had our first gig together, and despite some pre-show nerves it was a roaring success - as gigs go we couldn't have asked for anything better. The sound was ace, the other band on the bill (The awesome Cypher16 - check those guys out!) were immense, the crowd were rocking and as a band we were tighter, heavier and played with more enthusiasm than ever before.
"We want to say a massive thank-you from the bottom of our collective hearts to everyone who came and everyone who has stuck with us, we really would be nothing without you! Hope to catch up with you guys at a gig in the near future!
"So for anyone who hasn't already guessed, Dave has taken over harsh vocal duties in addition to clean vocals. Matt has gone above and beyond in joining a long and distinguished list of bass playing backing vocalists while Paul has taken over some of the lead guitar riffs. All in all it seems to work pretty well, even if we do say so ourselves! More...
Liv Kristine Posts "Skin Tight" Video
Leave's Eyes vocalist Liv Kristine has posted a music video online from the title track of her new solo album "Skin Tight," which is set to be released on August 30th in Europe and August 31st in North America. The video clip can be viewed below.
Reverend Kill Finishes New Album
Reverend Kill has checked in with the following update about finishing a new album:
"So the new Reverend Kill disc is done. We have decided to hold off on the release and shop it around a bit. Our friend, Former Death manager Eric Greif is giving us a hand with that. It is much faster and heavier than the His Blood disc. It also has alot of cool guitar shit on it. I have posted a couple tracks from it on our MySpace page. Hopefully you dig it and we are able to get it to you through the stores. Then hopefully we get a chance to get outta this oil fuckhole Alberta and play some music.
"We play lots here and we love our scene but fuck man we wanna get out there and play to all of you fuckers. We wanna go to Bangladesh and India and South America and hang with all our metal brothers and sisters. We wanna make Europe our new touring grounds. We wanna make the states think we are theirs. Spend winter in Mexico. We wanna pound through the Middle east. Own Japan. Invade China. etc...
"Fuck all this politics and religion and war and greed bullshit. It's just getting in the way of us cool people having fun. Fuck them. We wanna make a crazy stage show. And hang with all the crazy fuckers everywhere and talk metal. But for now we remain trapped in cowboy country. They filmed Brokeback Mountain here, that's how gay it is. Peace to all our Metal Brothers and Sisters. Hopefully we will catch you all somewhere sometime soon."
Mares Of Thrace Posts "General Sherman" Video
Mares of Thrace has posted a music video online for the song "General Sherman," which is off the band's debut album "The Moulting." You can check out the video clip below.
Interview
An Interview with Negura Bunget's Negru
“Every (album we write) is an entire spiritual journey, one which changes us both at a personal level, and as musicians. The more you get into such a generous field, it becomes clear how little you actually know. It’s a humble experience as much as it is fascinating,” says Negru, percussionist for the Romanian black metal band Negura Bunget. More...
Interview
Jon Schaffer Explains New Solo Project
Musician Jon Schaffer, best known for his work with Iced Earth and Demons & Wizards, recently launched a new solo project titled Sons of Liberty, which he has said was created to spread awareness about world issues. The band's debut album "Brush Fires of the Mind" was released on July 13th, and is currently available for streaming in its entirety at this location.
Explaining the theme of the album, Schaffer said "It’s all based on things I’ve learned since what I call my 'awakening' to what’s really going on in our country and with our government and the governments around the world and why we are headed to collapse." During our conversation, Schaffer also discussed the recording of the new album and went on to more fully explain the ideas behind the album's lyrics. More...
Breaking News
Early Graves Vocalist Dies In Van Accident
Ironclad Recordings has issued the following statement about Early Graves vocalist Makh Daniels dying in a van accident:
"Last night Makh Daniels, vocalist of Early Graves, tragically lost his life in a van accident while the band was traveling from Oregon to Nevada. An official statement will be released in time, but for now our thoughts are with Makhs family, friends and band mates during this terrible time."
Reports have come in that other people in the vehicle were injured, but nothing has been confirmed at this point. Early Graves was on tour with The Funeral Pyre, with the tour having been scheduled to run through August 8th. Additional details on this story will be announced as they are made available.
UPDATE: Local news channel KTVL has reported that the driver of the van, Funeral Pyre guitarist Justin Garcia, fell asleep at the wheel prior to the crash. Both Garcia and Early Graves guitarist Tyler Jensen were taken to Rogue Valley Medical Center for treatment of non life threatening injuries. KTVL has also posted a series of photographs taken of the crash site, which can be viewed at this location.
All That Remains Announces European Shows
All That Remains has announced a series of upcoming European tour dates. The currently announced dates are as follows:
11/28 2010 - Garage - Glasgow, United Kingdom
11/29 2010 - Academy 2 - Manchester, United Kingdom
11/30 2010 - Electric Ballroom - London, United Kingdom
12/1 2010 - Corporation - Sheffield, United Kingdom
12/3 2010 - Grunspan - Hamburg, Germany
12/4 2010 - Brewhouse - Göteborg, Sweden
12/5 2010 - Klubben - Stockholm, Sweden
12/7 2010 - Nosturi - Helsinki, Finland
12/9 2010 - KB - Malmo, Sweden
12/10 2010 - SO 36 - Berlin, Germany
12/11 2010 - Conne Island - Leipzig, Germany
12/12 2010 - Arena - Wien, Vienna, Austria
12/14 2010 - Maggazzini Genarali - Milan, Italy
12/15 2010 - Dynamo - Zurich, Switzerland
12/16 2010 - Backstage Werk - Munich, Germany
12/17 2010 - Substage - Karlsruhe, Germany
12/18 2010 - FZW - Dortmund, Germany
12/20 2010 - Essigfabrik - Cologne, Germany
12/21 2010 - Helling - Utrecht, Netherlands
12/22 2010 - Musi O Drom - Hasselt, Belgium
Darkest Hour To Enter The Studio
Darkest Hour is about to enter the studio and has announced the band is teaming up with Soilwork's Peter Wichers. "We're really excited about working with Peter on this album. It's going to be amazing collaborating with such an inventive and unique guitarist/musician to produce and document what we feel is the most emotional and melodic Darkest Hour album to date,” says drummer Ryan Parish.
"Peter is someone we've admired and very much respected as a musician and producer for quite some time. Being a pioneer of the Swedish metal sound, (which has so greatly influenced our band) we hope to refine all of those classic elements with him and incorporate new methods to improve our songwriting" says font man John Henry.
Guitarist and founding member Mike Schleibaum also commented on the new material, "We have been working on these tunes ever since we left the studio last April. The Eternal Return was written during a very dark, bleak time for the band and I think that record matches that in both tone and character. Our vision was for it to be an in your face, no frill aggressive assault. The new material shares in that aggression and pushes Darkest Hour beyond the unknown."
Fueled By Fire Issues Tour Recap
Fueled By Fire has checked in with the following recap of the band's recent tour dates with Violator:
"Yes, Plunging into Annihilation tour with Fueled By Fire and Violator has come to an end, but it was one kick ass fucking tour! An unforgettable tour! one of the best tours we've been apart of! We would like to thank everyone who attended one of the shows to support FBF and Violator and I know some of you even went to a few shows (Aldo from belgium, see you in L.A.) and also all the promoters that made this tour happen, thank you vary very much!
"Everyone who let us stay at there place to sleep, party, shower and feed us! everyone who bought our merchandise to help us buy our flight tickets back home, thank you! Everyone who showed us around when we had the time to explore, Cindy, Aldo and friends for showing us around Antwerp Belgium, our friends Alwin who took us to eat the best sausages in Vienna! Our homie Edbanger from L.A. for taking us to the Notre Dam in Paris and telling us some sick shit about it! Our Italian brothers from Neurasthenia for showing up to our Bologna show(good to see you guys again) our friend Laraunt for supporting us in Lille France! And again for all the friends who attended and thrashed at our show we will be back to thrash some more! More...
Negura Bunget Posts "Dacia Hiperboreana" Video
Romanian black metal act Negura Bunget has posted a visual version of the song "Dacia Hiperboreana," which can be viewed below. The band also commented on the video:
"A visual art of the Dacia Hiperboreana track, from the latest album Vîrstele pamîntului is now available on youtube and vimeo. As you will discover this is not an actual video clip, but rather a visual trip enhancing the music. The visual was done by Daniel Dorobantu."
The Showdown Streaming New Song
Nashville's The Showdown is set to release the new album "Blood in the Gears" on August 24th, 2010 via Solid State Records. The band is now streaming a new song from the album online via Noise Creep. The track "Bring It Down" can be heard at this location.
The track list for "Blood In The Gears' is as follows:
1. Man Named Hell
2. Heavy Lies The Crown
3. Bring It Down
4. Take Me Home
5. Blood In The Gears
6. Dogma Enthroned
7. No Escape
8. The Crooked Path
9. Graveyard Of Empires
10. Diggin’ My Own Grave
Dread The Dawn Issues Band Update
New Zealand's Dread the Dawn has issued the following update about the band's recent activity:
"Howdy to anyone who reads this out there, just revamped the MySpace page to a little more professional clean look, I feel anyway. We've been hard at work greasing up the old tracks and nailing in the new ones the time for gigging is nigh! As we work on the material we'll be looking to do a few shows test the waters some more, so if you've been keen to listen up close hopefully we wont disappoint! See you soon!"
Nachtmystium Shoots New Music Video
Nachtmystium recently filmed a music video for the track “Every Last Drop,” which was shot by Jimmy Hubbard and Seldon Hunt and edited by Alan Dubin (ex-Khanate, Gnaw). Special FX make up was handled by Brandy McDonald and the Director of Photography was Chris Polinski. The video also features Nachtmystium mastermind Blake Judd, Bruce Lamont (Yakuza), and Aubrey Smith (featured on the Addicts: Pt. 2 cover). The video was shot in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday July 24th and Sunday July 25th. Photos from the video shoot can be viewed here.
Nachtmystium also has the following upcoming tour dates:
9/09/2010 Otto’s Nightclub - Dekalb, IL
9/10/2010 Magic Stick - Detroit, MI
9/11/2010 Lee’s Place - Toronto, ON
9/12/2010 La Sala Rose - Montreal, QC
9/13/2010 Mavericks - Ottawa, ON
9/15/2010 The Studio at Webster Hall - New York, NY
9/16/2010 Webster Underground - Hartford, CT
9/17/2010 Club Hell - Providence, RI
9/18/2010 Great Scott - Boston, MA
9/19/2010 Knitting Factory - Brooklyn, NY
9/21/2010 Kung Fu Necktie - Philadelphia, PA
9/22/2010 Sonar - Baltimore, MD
9/23/2010 Hat Factory - Richmond, VA
9/25/2010 Ground Zero - Spartanburg, SC
9/26/2010 Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
9/27/2010 Hi Tone Café - Memphis, TN
9/28/2010 Fubar - St. Louis, MO
9/29/2010 The Riot Room - Kansas City, MO
10/1/2010 Mickey’s Finn Pub - Toledo, OH
10/2/2010 Reggie’s Rock Club - Chicago, IL
Anthrax Announces South American Shows
American thrash metal legends Anthrax has announced that they will be heading to South America for a few shows this November. The tour is to support the return of vocalist Joey Belladonna, who has rejoined the band on a permanent basis.
The tour dates are as follows:
November 10 - Santiago, Chile - Movistar Arena
November 11 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - El Teatro Flores
November 13 - Valencia, Venezuela - Forum De Valencia
Hostility Added To DevilDriver Tour
California's Hostility has been added as a support band on the upcoming DevilDriver and Kataklysm tour dates, which also feature Kittie. The dates are as follows:
8/25 2010 Eleanor Rigby's Bar & Nightclub Jermyn, PA
8/26 2010 London Music Hall London, ON
8/27 2010 Al Rosa Villa Columbus, OH
8/28 2010 Harpo's Detroit, MI
8/29 2010 Peabody's Down Under Cleveland, OH
8/31 2010 Scout Bar Houston, TX
9/1 2010 Scout Bar San Antonio, TX
9/2 2010 TREES Dallas, TX
9/3 2010 The Pavilion @ Concrete Street Corpus Christi, TX
9/4 2010 Dos Amigos Odessa, TX
9/5 2010 Jake's Lubbock, TX
9/7 2010 People's Court Des Moines, IA
9/8 2010 The Rock Maplewood, MN
9/10 2010 The Summit Music Hall Denver, CO
9/11 2010 The Complex Salt Lake City, UT
9/13 2010 Studio Seven Seattle, WA
9/14 2010 Berbati's Pan Portland, or
9/15 2010 The Boardwalk Orangevale, CA
9/16 2010 Key Club Los Angeles, CA
Dark Funeral Comments On Tour Rumors
Dark Funeral, which recently parted ways with vocalist Emperor Magus Caligula, has issued the following statement regarding rumors of the band touring Central America:
"Ave! It has come to our attention that 'someone' has announced several shows with us, Dark Funeral, in Central/Latin America this autumn. Before this gets out of control, we’d like to point out that we have NOT confirmed, nor even been in any direct discussions with anyone, regarding a Latin American tour at this point of time."
Paul Di'anno Cancels Argentina Shows
Former Iron Maiden vocalist and solo artist Paul Di'Anno has issued the following brief comment about canceling the previously scheduled tour dates in Argentina this coming December: "December Argentina tour is canceled and I am trying to bring the tour forward to October 2010, so watch this space." Additional details on rescheduled dates will be announced as they are made available.
The Burning Posts "Hail The Horde" Teaser
Danish act The Burning has announced the new album "Hail the Horde" will be released on October 22nd, 2010 via Massacre Records. A teaser trailer for the album, which was recorded and mixed by Jacob Bredahl and mastered by Tue Madsen, can be viewed below.
Tristania Announces New Tour Dates
Norwegian Gothic metal act Tristania has announced a string of upcoming tour dates in support of "Rubicon," the band's new album. Support from the August 10th through August 23rd dates will come from Unsun and Asrai. The currently announced dates are as follows:
25.09.2010 (N) STAVANGER / Folken (Rubicon Release Party w/special guests on stage)
30.09.2010 (N) KRISTIANSAND / Kick
01.10.2010 (N) OSLO / Betong
06.10.2010 (N) STORD / Arena
07.10.2010 (N) BERGEN / Garage
08.10.2010 (UK) LONDON / Underworld
09.10.2010 (NL) HENGELO / Metropool
10.10.2010 (NL) AMSTERDAM / Melkweg
11.10.2010 (F) PARIS / Glazart
12.10.2010 (D) STUTTGART / Die Röhre
13.10.2010 (D) FRANKFURT / Batschkapp
14.10.2010 (D) HAMBURG / Markthalle
15.10.2010 (D) GLAUCHAU / Alte Spinnerei
16.10.2010 (PL) KRAKÓW / Loch Ness
17.10.2010 (SK) BRATISLAVA / Randal
19.10.2010 (CZ) PRAGUE / Exit Chmelnice
20.10.2010 (D) BERLIN / K 17
21.10.2010 (D) MUNICH / Backstage
22.10.2010 (CH) PRATTELN / Z7
23.10.2010 (B) WIEZE / Metal Female Voices Fest More...
In Twilight's Embrace Streaming New Song
Poland's In Twilight's Embrace has checked in with the following update about streaming a new song online from the band's upcoming album:
"A couple of months have passed since we announced the recording of the new full-length and kept you waiting for a while too long now. Therefore, here it is – the first song off our second album 'Slaves to Martyrdom' – 'The Atrocity Born of Failure.' Just as we promised before, this is one of the heaviest and most unrelenting In Twilight’s Embrace tunes ever! Enjoy and remember to let us know what you think!
"The entire album is already finished. We have recorded in many different locations scattered across the whole country – the drum tracks were laid down at Jet Studio in Northern Poland, our good friend Marcin Czajka came up with a totally intense guitar sound, and Lukasz Migdalski assisted us while recording vocals. Our longtime buddy Waldemar Jedruszak spent weeks over the mixing of the songs at The Aesthetic Studio and Wieslawski Bros. at Hertz Studio ensured the best mastering possible. Looks pretty complicated, doesn’t it? Nevertheless, the final result is a solid piece of extreme music, that we all are so damn proud of!
"Lyrics-wise, 'Slaves to Martyrdom' makes several important observations and statements on the so-called historical policies embarked on by some governments in the world, casting false light on national tragedies and forcing ordinary people to fight for their pseudo-romantic, doubtful causes. There are also other issues discussed in different songs, e.g. freedom fighters, smear campaigns and compromised education. More...
Sonic Syndicate Posts "We Rule The Night" E-Card
Sweden's Sonic Syndicate is currently set to release the new album "We Rule The Night" on August 27th through Nuclear Blast Records. The band has now a launched an e-card for the album, which features songs available for streaming, pictures, and tour information. The "We Rule The Night" e-card can be found at this location.
The Summoned Reveals Album Artwork
The Summoned has revealed the cover artwork for the new album "If Only Minds Could Paint Pictures," which can be viewed here. The band also commented on the album:
"Recording for 'If Only Minds Could Paint Pictures' is all finished and we decided it's time we let everyone in on the album artwork and the track listing. No release date has been set for the album. The album will be available at select stores, online, and for digital download through iTunes, Rhapsody, etc...so when it comes out be sure to pick it up!"
The "If Only Minds Could Paint Pictures" track listing is as follows:
1. Quasars
2. Dreaming In 2D
3. Anatomy of a Bar Fight
4. The Flood
5. Space Was
6. Space Is
7. Planets
8. Voids
9. Teachers of a Modern Age
Korpblod Releases New Album
Black metal act Korpblod has issued the following announcement about self-releasing the new album "Norrön Megi:"
"Hails and greetings to all of you who are reading this blog. Today (2nd of August 2010) is the day when 'Norrön Megi' becomes available. This material was recorded back in Autumn-Winter of 2009, but due to some setbacks it hasn't been available until now. 'Norrön Megi' consists of 8 tracks (over an hours worth of music).
"'Norrön Megi' will be available through the band (unfortunately only by sending hidden money or if you're from Sweden you can transfer money to our bank account), but also through a couple of labels that we will announce later. People/bands/labels who are interested in purchasing (100 SEK; 10 €; 10 $ - postage is included) or trading 'Norrön Megi' can contact us through myspace or send us a mail to korp_blod@hotmail.com. Thanks for the support."
Sodom Reveals New Album Release Date
German thrash metal veterans Sodom has announced that the name of their forthcoming new studio album will be, "In War And Pieces." The album will be released on November 22nd through SPV/Steamhammer Records. This will be the band's first studio album since 2006.
Overdrive Issues New Album Update
Sweden's Overdrive has issued the following update about the mixing process for a new album:
"Just returned after a week in Studio Underground with Pelle Saether mixing the new Overdrive album. We are almost done, just a few songs and tweaks left. It sounds killer we think! Here are some song titles for you to chew on:
Thriller
Cold Blood Chaser
Angelmaker
Wavebreaker
Run Out
On With The Action
It's Not As easy As It Seems
Signs All Over
Mother Earth
Brand New Sinner
In Gut We Trust
See The Light
I Know There's Something Going On (cover)
"The shopping for a new label has begun! Cheers!"
Universum Gives New Album Update
Adelaide's Universum is currently in the studio working on their new album, "Mortuus Machina." The new album is a follow up to their previous release "Leto Destinatus." The band is hoping to complete recording by August with mixing and mastering done by Jens Bogren (Fascination Street Studios, Sweden) scheduled for September.
The artwork for the new album was created by Seth Siro Anton, who has worked on many successful metal album covers, with bands ranging Moonspell, Exodus, Decapitated and Soilwork. You can check out the artwork here.
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