Metal News for August 20, 2010
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Orchid's Curse Reveals New Album Details
Dartmouth metallers Orchid's Curse have announced their sophomore album "Voices: The Tales of Broken Men" will be released in North America and on iTunes September 21st, 2010 by Diminished Fifth Records. Th release marks nearly 4 years to the day since the band's debut album "Goodbye is when the Casket Closes" was released.
"It’s funny to think that our debut album ‘Goodbye’ was released way back in September ‘06 and was the label’s very first release." reflects vocalist Josh Hogan, "Now nearly 4 years later it looks as though our follow up will be the label’s 15th release!" Guitar player and back up vocalist Brian Jones added, "Were really stoked to finally release this album. Its been a long time coming. We hope everyone is as excited as much as we are."
The new album's track listing is as follows:
1. Above Moyobamba {euphoria}
2. The Delicate Art of Dying {despair}
3. The Workhorse Walks Alone {regret}
4. Rites of Sacrifice {hope}
5. It Was the Darkest Day We’d Never See {mourning}
6. Let the Ashes Bury this Life {anger}
7. Shadows of Imitation {envy}
8. ...of the Flesh {ecstasy}
9. The Animal {contempt}
10. The Voice:
i. Into the Beyond {apathy}
ii. The Cold Whisper {empathy}
Project Zooom Posts New Version Of "Sonic Thunder"
Project Zooom has issued the following comment about uploading the new "Sonic Thunder II" song and video:
"Sonic Thunder II is my new song song and video I have just uploaded. I felt the original which can be found on the music page of the same name, lacked the emotion and intensity. As a result, I did a Metallica and redid with a Project Zooom interpretation. The video are pics from various sources of lightning and to those photographer I am grateful. Your pics are amazing."
The song can be heard through the Project Zooom MySpace page or in the video below. More...
Wretched Announces "Beyond The Gate" Tour
Wretched will be headlining the “Beyond the Gate" tour in support of the band's new album with openers Havok and Armed for Apocalypse. The currently announced dates are as follows:
10/17/10 Nashville, TN The Muse
10/19/10 Dallas, TX Reno's Chop Shop
10/20/10 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
10/21/10 Austin, TX Dirty Dog Saloon
10/22/10 Albuquerque, NM The Compound
10/23/10 Tucson, AZ DV8
10/25/10 Las Vegas, NV The Farm
10/27/10 Lincoln, NE Knickerbockers
10/28/10 Fargo, NE The Nestor Tavern
10/29/10 St. Cloud, MN The Rocks Bar
10/30/10 Lacrosse, WI Warehouse
11/2/10 Minneapolis, MN The Space
11/3/10 Rockford, IL Bar 3
11/4/10 Bay City, MI The Vault
11/5/10 Louisville, OH Carriage House
11/6/10 Sandusky, OH Underground
11/7/10 Reading, PA The Silo
11/10/10 Trenton, NJ Championships
11/11/10 Baltimore, MD Bourbon Street
11/12/10 Jacksonville, NC Hooligans
Krieg Streaming New Song Online
Krieg is currently streaming a new song online from the band's new album "The Isolationist," which is set for release on October 26th. The new song "All Paths To God" is available to be heard through Stereogum.
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. No Future
2. Photographs from an Asylum
3. All Paths to God
4. Ambergeist
5. Depakote
6. Religion III
7. Blue of Noon
8. Decaying Inhalations
9. An the Stars Fell On
10. Remission
11. Dead Windows
The Dillinger Escape Plan Announces European Tour
New Jersey progressive metal act The Dillinger Escape Plan have announced the dates for their upcoming tour of Europe. The tour kicks off on October 4, 2010 in Frankfurt, Germany and runs until November 6, 2010 ending in Leeds, U.K. at the 2010 Damnation Festival. Support on the tour will come from Canadian hardcore heavyweights Cancer Bats.
The Dillinger Escape Plan/Cancer Bats European Tour:
October 4th Frankfurt, GER – Batschkapp
October 5th Leipzig, GER – Conne Island
October 6th Hamburg, GER – Markthalle
October 7th Bochum, GER – Zeche
October 8th Berlin, GER – Columbia Club
October 9th Warsaw, POL – Progresja
October 10th Prague, CZE – Abaton
October 12th Vienna, AUT – Szene
October 13th Budapest, HUN – Dürer-kert
October 14th Bratislava, SLO – Randal
October 15th Roncade, ITA – New Age
October 16th Cesena, ITA – Vidia Club
October 17th Marseille, FRA – Escape Julien
October 19th Bilbao, SPA – Kafé Anzokia
October 20th Madrid, SPA – Sala Heineken
October 21st Barcelona, SPA – Razzmatazz 2
October 22nd Bordeaux, FRA – Rock School Barbey
October 23rd Nantes, FRA – L’Olympic
October 24th Poitiers, FRA – Confort Moderne
October 26th Lille, FRA – Aeronef
October 28th Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy 2
October 29th Glasgow, UK – The Garage
October 30th Manchester, UK – Club Academy
November 01st Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms
November 02nd Bristol, UK – O2 Academy
November 04th Brighton, UK – Concorde 2
November 05th London, UK – Electric Ballroom
November 06th Leeds, UK – Leeds University - Damnation Festival 2010
Conspires To... Issues Recording Update
U.K. metal band Conspires To... has issued the following update about recording new material:
"Tonight has been excellent. Had a good go at Voice in the Storm, complete with Storm effects and choir! It is sounding massive, definitely the biggest thing so far, with more tracks than you can shake a stick at, all adding to the moody, brooding atmosphere.
"I have also had some inspiration of the lyrics front too. This is themed around people making a difference in the world, and how amazing it is that individuals can influence so many. How through all the noise a single voice can be heard, like a 'Voice in the Storm.' Well you get the general drift of it. Anyway back to it, the song wont finish itself."
Conspires To... also premiered the song "Falling Down" last month through Metalunderground at this location.
Bison B.C. Adds More European Shows
Vancouver, Canada's Bison B.C. have announced a large number of new dates for thier upcoming tour of Europe with Coliseum. The tour kicks off on November 7, 2010 in Prague and runs until December 4, 2010 ending in Essen, Germany. Support on the tour will come from extreme metallers Kvelertak.
Bison B.C. full European tour dates:
November 7 – Czech Rep Prague - 007
November 8 – Germany München - Feierwerk
November 9 – Germany Berlin - Cassiopeia
November 10 – Denmark Copenhagen - Beta
November 12 – Norway Oslo - Garage
November 13 – Sweden Stockholm - Cafe 44
November 14 – Germany Hamburg - Hafenklang
November 15 – Germany Giessen - MuK
November 16 – Holland Venlo - Perron55
November 17 – UK London - Underworld
November 18 – UK Stoke On Trent - Sugarmill
November 19 – UK Glasgow - Ivory Blacks
November 20 – UK Leeds - The Well
November 21 – UK Norwich - The Marquee
November 22 – Holland Tilburg - 013
November 23 – Belgium Antwerp - Trix
November 25 – Germany Karlsruhe - Jubez w/ Shrinebuilder
November 26 – France Paris - TBA
November 27 – Switzerland Martigny - TBA
November 28 – Germany Saarbrücken - Garage
Mon Nov 29 – Switzerland Zürich - Dynamo
November 30 – Italy Milano - Magnolia
December 1 – Italy Bologna - Locomotiv
December 2 – Austria Vienna - Shelter
December 3 – Germany Rosswein - Juha
December 4 – Germany Essen - Julius-Leber-Haus
Cradle Of Filth Offering Free MP3 From New Album
Cradle Of Filth has announced the band's new album "Darkly Darkly Venus Aversa" will be released on November 1st through Peaceville Records. Cradle Of Filth is now offering a track from the new album as a free MP3 download. The song "Lilith Immaculate" can be found at this location (email registration is required).
Stick To Your Guns Announces U.S Tour Dates
Orange County, California metalcore act Stick To Your Guns has announced the dates for their headlining "Faith In The Untamed" tour. The tour kicks off on October 1, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona and runs until October 31 ending in Palmdale, California. Support on the tour will come from Close Your Eyes, As Blood Runs Black, Attila, and For The Fallen Dreams.
"Faith In The Untamed" tour dates:
October 1 – Tucson, AZ - The Rock
October 2 – Las Cruces, NM - Beverly Hills Club
October 3 – San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
October 4 – Tyler, TX - Knights Of Columbus
October 5 – Metairie, LA - The High Ground
October 6 – Pensacola, FL - American Legion Hall
October 7 – Orlando, FL - H20 Live
October 8 – We – Palm Beach, FL - The Pit
October 9 – Jacksonville, FL - The Pit
October 10 – Charleston, SC - Oasis
October 11 – Virginia Beach, VA - Club Relevant
October 12 – Vineland, NJ - Hangar 84
October 13 – New York City, NY - Gramercy Theatre
October 14 – Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
October 15 – Worcester, MA - The Palladium
October 16 – Montreal, QC - Le National
October 17 – Toronto, ON - Wreck Room
October 18 – London, ON - London Music Hall
October 19 – Windsor, ON - Chubby Pickle
October 20 – Toledo, OH - Headliners
October 21 – We – Dundee, IL - Clearwater Theatre
October 22 – Milwaukee, WI - Miramar Theatre
October 23 – Rochester, MN - Skatepark
October 25 – Fort Collins, CO - Aggie Theatre
October 27 – Boise, ID - The Warehouse
October 28 – Sparks, NV - Alley
October 29 – Oakland, CA - Oakland Metro
October 31 – Palmdale, CA - Cedar Center
DevilDriver Posts Eighth Online Video Chapter
DevilDriver has posted the eighth chapter in the 25 part "You May Know Us From The Stage" online video series. The new edition, titled "Miller" can be viewed below.
Ohio Venue For Uproar Festival Upgraded
The Columbus, Ohio date for the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival has seen a venue change for the August 24, 2010 concert. The concert has been moved from the LC Pavilion Outdoor Amphitheater which had a capacity of 4,500 to the Nationwide Arena, home of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, which has a concert capacity of 21,000. The change was done to accomodate the high demand in concert tickets for that city. All previously purchased tickets will be honored.
The 2010 Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival features performances from Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, HellYeah and many more.
The Showdown Posts Another New Song Online
The Showdown has issued the following brief announcement about streaming another new song online from the band's upcoming album "Blood in the Gears:"
"We just posted a new song called 'The Man Named Hell' exclusively at Pure Volume.The song is the first track on 'Blood In The Gears' and will be the song for our first music video. On Tuesday head to Best Buy, Hot Topic, or anywhere you buy music to get your copy of Blood In The Gears!"
The new album "Blood in the Gears" is set to be released on August 24th, 2010 via Solid State Records.
Death Maze Issues Band Update
Bassist Max Malmer of Sweden's Death Maze has checked in with the following update about the band's activity:
"Another general update! First of all, if you are in the Umeå area tomorrow we have a gig at scharinska opening for helltrain. The gig starts at 21.00 so be sure to not miss it. In other band related news we got our new t-shirts for sale at burmans in umeå but you will also soon be able to purchase them at our online store.
"And then I'm also going to pronounce that we soon will start the recording of our debut album as soon as we can! It will probably be released sometime early next year. And maybe if you are lucky we might just release an single before that. And a message for you Death Maze fans who have a Death Maze t-shirt, it would be cool if you sent us pictures of you wearing you Death Maze t-shirt!"
Slipknot Reveals "(Sic)nesses" DVD Cover Art
Platinum selling metal act Slipknot have revealed the cover art for their highly anticipated new concert DVD, titled "(sic)nesses," over on their official website. "(Sic)nesses" was filmed during the band's headline performance at the 2009 edition of the U.K's Download Festival. The performance was filmed with 30 HD cameras while Slipknot played to a capacity crowd of 80,000 people. The DVD is also set to include promotional videos for the tracks "Snuff," "Psychosocial," "Sulfur" and "Dead Memories" as well as a 45 minute tour documentary and a mini-film showcasing the creation of the "Snuff" music video.
The band commented on the new DVD by saying:
"Perhaps most importantly, '(sic)nesses' is one of the final major performances for founding member Paul Gray, who tragically passed away in May 2010. While initially unintended, the concert is a testament to the legacy of Gray, where fans can enjoy a lasting glimpse of the bassist doing what he loved most."
Testament Frontman Featured In Smithsonian Exhibit
Testament/Dublin Death Patrol frontman and Native American activist, Chuck Billy has been featured in a new exhibit which is currently on display in the world famous Smithsonian Museum. The exhibit is entitled, "Up Where We Belong: Native Americans In Popular Culture" and will be featured on the mueseum's second floor until the 2nd of January, next year.
According to a Smithsonian official press release, "Up Where We Belong" tells [Native artist’s] stories and histories and provides visitors the opportunity to hear music and discover artists with whom these exceptional musicians collaborated. Visitors will also learn of the musical greats who inspired these artists, as well as the growing number of contemporary performers who follow in their path.
Chuck Billy is featured in the "Encore" segment of the exhibition, which features artists who represent the span of Native achievement in mainstream music over the past half century, according to the Smithsonian. Other musicians featured in this segment are saxophonist Jim Pepper, and singer Debora Iyall.
David Ellefson Checks In From Detroit
Megadeth's David Ellefson has checked in from the American Carnage tour with a video clip from the Motown Museum in Detroit, Michigan. The footage can be viewed below.
Slim Pickings For New Rock Band Metal Tracks
Bad news headbangers, there's slim pickings for new metal tracks this week through the Rock Band Network. The Xbox 360 version of Rock Band sees the addition of a song by "Electro Punk Metal" act Boney Mean, and one more track from Evile. The list of new songs added to the Rock Band network this week, including the non-metal music, is as follows:
Evile - "Devoid of Thought'
Sunny Day Real Estate - "In Circles"
Inkubus Sukkubus - "Belladonna & Aconite 2010"
SexTon - "Echo (My Only Regret)"
Gov't Mule - "Broke Down on the Brazos"
Red Jacket Mine - "The Pose"
Cold Steel - "Forgotten Tragedy"
Surfer Blood - "Swim"
Surfer Blood - "Floating Vibes"
Nerf Herder - "Mr. Spock"
Bluefusion - "(Random Song)"
Boney Mean - "The Ending Is Death" More...
Mikael Akerfeldt Discusses New Live DVD
Opeth is set to release the "In Live Concert at the Royal Albert Hall" DVD on September 21st, 2010. Roadrunner Records has also announced a limited edition vinyl box set edition of the release will be available the same day. Opeth front man Mikael Akerfeldt discusses the set in the video clip below.
The contents of the limited edition vinyl set are as follows: More...
Demonical To Record New Album
Sweden's Demonical has issued the following announcement about working on a new full-length album:
"Last weekends muddy - but utterly amazing - Party San Open Air Festival wrapped up the touring cycle for 'Hellsworn.' Heads down for each and everyone who came and showed their loyalty at the about 50 massacres we did in support of the disc. You will all be remembered!
"We will now fully focus on our third yet untitled full-length album. The material is more or less written and ready, a rehearsal/pre-production stage will start within the nearest days followed by the actual album recordings at Necromorbus Studios in mid-September lasting throughout the fall.
"Album and track titles, artwork ,etc. will be published along the way and the curse itself will be unleashed upon mankind in April 2011 through Cyclone Empire. The release will - of course - be supported by a full European headlining tour and several summer festivals. Stay alert, the war machine marches on!"
Kittie Updates Tour Schedule
Kittie has announced the following upcoming U.S. tour dates supporting DevilDriver:
08.25.10 Jermyn PA @ Elenor Rigbys
08.26.10 London ON @ London Music Hall
08.27.10 Columbus OH @ Al Rosa Villa
08.28.10 Detroit MI @ Harpos
08.29.10 Cleveland OH @ Peabodys
08.31.10 Houston TX @ Scout Bar
09.01.10 San Antonio TX @ Scout Bar
09.02.10 Dallas TX @ Trees
09.03.10 Corpus Christi TX @ Concrete Street
09.04.10 Lubbock TX @ Jakes
09.05.10 Odessa TX @ Dos Amigos
09.07.10 Des Moines IA @ Peoples Court
09.08.10 Moundsview MN @ Roberts off 10
09.10.10 Denver CO @ Summit Music Hall
09.11.10 Salt Lake City UT @ In The Venue
09.13.10 Seattle WA @ Studio 7
09.14.10 Portland OR @ Berbati's Pan
09.15.10 Orangevale CA @ Boardwalk
09.16.10 West Hollywood CA @ Key Club
Kittie also has the following headlining shows with Silent Civilian and The Autumn Offering:
09.17.10 Tuscon AZ @ The Rock
09.18.10 Farmington NM @ Gators
09.19.10 Colorado Springs CO @ Black Sheep
09.21.10 Salinas KS @ Blue Goat
09.22.10 Lincoln NE @ Knickerbockers
09.23.10 Waterloo IA @ Spicolis
09.24.10 Elgin IL @ The Roadhouse
09.25.10 Traverse City MI @ Ground Zero
Sonic Syndicate Streaming Entire Album
Sonic Syndicate has issued the following statement about streaming the entire "We Rule the Night" album online:
"The time has arrived! Sonic Syndicate's upcoming album We Rule The Night has now been released right here on MySpace in it's entirety so click back to the music player, turn it up and spread the word.
"Also, tickets for the We Rule The World tour are on sale now in the tour section of the official website so show your support and pick one up today."
Arkhum Signs To Vendlus Records
Oregon's Arkhum has issued the following announcement about signing to Vendlus Records for the release of the "Anno Universum" album:
"Arkhum has recently signed a two album deal with the fantastic Vendlus Records. The marriage of Arkhum and Vendlus is going to be an amazing one, to say the least. They have shown a great interest in Arkhum and 'Anno Universum,' which leads us to believe that this will be a most successful deal. You can get the album straight from us starting on August 20th at this location.
"A great big thank you goes out to all that have supported us through the years. Including our friends, families, and any bands we've shared the stage with. You should definitely expect to see more of us around in the next 12 months. With the writing for a new album already underway we have big touring plans on the horizon. Stay tuned."
PTSD Announces New Drummer
Italy's Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has issued the following update about recruiting a new drummer:
"Hey to everybody! This is just to add that after the leaving of our brother Max (hurt) after many years of collaboration, Marco Lancs Lanciotti has joined the PTSD staff as new drummer of the band. This guy is amazing! Stay tuned!"
You can also check out the band's music via the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder MySpace page.
Hail of Bullets Reveals New Album Details
Dutch death metal band HAIL OF BULLETS has announced "On Divine Winds" as the title of the band’s upcoming full-length studio album to be released October 12th via Metal Blade Records.
HAIL OF BULLETS' debut album "…Of Frost and War" was a concept album about the Eastern front war of Germany. "On Divine Winds" is another concept album, this time covering the Pacific battles between Japan and the USA.
Vocalist Martin van Drunen comments, "This time Hail of Bullets takes on the Pacific War. The expansion of the Empire of Japan throughout Asia, introducing a full scale war using all forces combined. The massive strike back of the Americans, whose marines bravely fought many tough and bloody battles on now forgotten insulate islands spread throughout the whole Pacific. This led to desperate Japanese defense tactics such as Kamikaze, human bullets and suicidal Banzai charges. Until finally, incendiary bombings brought the empire to its knees."
The album title "On Divine Winds" refers to the translation for the Japanese word Kamikaze, as kami stands for "God" and kaze means "wind." More...
Pagan's Mind Recording New Album
Pagan's Mind has issued the following update about the band's recent activity and announcement about recording a new album:
"Greetings Earthlings, Aliens and whomever else! Believe it or not, despite the lack of activity here in our official MySpace, we have been busy lately. A new spaceship is in the works, that will take you on a travel through what's musically been created in our heads over the last few years, but we are still in the process of finding a partner that will launch the ship (or album, if you want the clear picture...).
"However, we are nearing completion of recording the new album, and work with our Facebook page has been intensified, we have launched a Twitter page, and we will do our best to keep you up to date also here on the MySpace. Yes, there will be a newsletter about the new album coming soon, and maybe a little taste or two...
"Over at our Facebook page, we have set up a player where we have album tracks, but also songs that we consider a bit rare. So far, two rare songs have been added; the Japanese bonus track from God's Equation called 'Forever Seeking,' as well as the homage we did for the local soccer team in Skien, 'Helter Fra Telemark.' Ok, some of you might recognize the song as a cover by POD, but it's nevertheless recorded by us. We hope you enjoy it! More...
Grey Skies Fallen Issues Recording Update
New York's Grey Skies Fallen has issued the following recording update about the band's new EP:
"The new EP is coming along nicely. All that needs to be done is bass and mixing. Writing has picked up again, and we are aiming for a full-length next time around, rather than another EP as previously planned. So we'll see how that goes! In any case, the EP will be done SOON, and released digitally only."
The new EP's track listing is as follows:
1. The Grand Scheme of Things
2. By the Wayside
3. Forever and a Day
4. Along Came Life
Ruined Soul Posts "My Dying Day" Video
Gothenburg's Ruined Soul has posted a music video online for the title track of the band's debut album "My Dying Day," which can be viewed below. The album was released on April 23rd, 2010 via Suicide Records.
Evil Survives Posts New Song Online
Canadian metal band EVIL SURVIVES has posted the song, “Resist the Exorcism,” on their MySpace page. The track comes from their new album "Powerkiller," which will be released on October 12th through HEAVY ARTILLERY RECORDS
Beyond Terror Beyond Grace Posts New Music Online
Australian metal band Beyond Terror Beyond Grace has posted two new songs on their MySpace page. The band commented:
"So we've decided as Pathetic and Paradigm have consistently gone down well live to put these up on the page along with Murakami. These songs showcase the different aspects of OABM so check 'em out.
"Perth people we will be coming over for Bastardfest in mid October, alongside Ruins, Gallows for Grace and Malignant Monster, so make sure you come out and support your very own Blake Simpson who has slotted in amazingly as our new frontman."
Hourcast To Tour With CKY
Hourcast have just announced that they will be hitting the road this upcoming Fall with CKY. The tour kicks off in Teaneck, NJ on October 29th, and will wrap up in Towson, MD on November 13th.
Hourcast recently released their new album, "Dystopia," and unveiled a video for lead single, "Freakshow." The video can be seen below.
Tour dates with CKY are as follows:
10/29 Teaneck, NJ @ Mexicali Live
10/30 Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
10/31 Toronto, ON @ Opera House
11/1 Flint, MI @ Machine Shope
11/2 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
11/4 West Dundee, IL @ Clearwater Theatre
11/5 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave II
11/6 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
11/7 Iowa City, IA @ Blue Moose Tap House
11/8 Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall
11/10 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre
11/11 Boston, MA @ Paradise Club
11/12 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
11/13 Towson, MD @ Recher Theatre
Here's Hourcast's "Freakshow" music video:
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