Flesh Made Sin Complete Debut Full-Length Album

Dutch thrashers FLESH MADE SIN have completed work on their full-length debut, "Dawn of the Stillborn", tentatively due in November. The album was recorded at Harrow studio with producer Marc ter Braak. Cover artwork was handled by Manuel Tinnemans (PENTACLE, NECROPHAGIA).

"Dawn of the Stillborn" track listing (in no particular order):

Crowned In Torment (mp3 clip)
Dawn Of The Stillborn
Spiritual Death-Trip
The Cleansing (mp3 clip)
Ritual For The Dead
Descending Life
Possess The Flesh (mp3 clip)
Wastelands

Upcoming FLESH MADE SIN shows:

Oct. 02 - Blade Fest – Casablanca, MOR
Oct. 31 - Batcave – Tilburg, NETH
Nov. 05 - Baroeg – Rotterdam, NETH (w/ SATANIC SLAUGHTER)

A European tour with HOLY MOSES is tentatively scheduled to take place in December/January.

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In Flames Filming Video For 'Touch of Red'

Sweden's IN FLAMES are currently filming a video for the track "Touch of Red" at a "secret" location, according to a posting in the group's web site. The clip is being directed by Revolver Film Company's Patric Ullaeus, who has previously worked with DIMMU BORGIR, CHILDREN OF BODOM and LACUNA COIL, among others.

IN FLAMES will play two very special shows in Los Angeles and New York in late September. The band will play two full sets at each concert; the first set will be the whole new album, "Soundtrack To Your Escape", released on April 6, 2004. The second set will consist of all the classics from the group's previous albums. There will be no support band at either show. The gigs will be recorded for future release. The dates are as follows:

Sep. 26 - Roxy - Los Angeles, CA
Sep. 29 - C.B.G.B. - New York, NY

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Damageplan And Shadows Fall To Tour Together

DAMAGEPLAN and SHADOWS FALL will be teaming up for a U.S. tour beginning in late October. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon.

DAMAGEPLAN are continuing to tour in support of their debut album, "New Found Power", which was released in February through Elektra Records. SHADOWS FALL's new CD, "The War Within", is scheduled for release on September 21 through Century Media Records. This is the band's fourth full-length release and is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed "The Art of Balance".

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Win a Trip To Attend Lamb of God's Release Party

You can enter to win a flyaway trip for two to Richmond, Virginia to attend an exclusive "Ashes of the Wake" CD release backyard BBQ with Lamb of God and attend a live performance at their rehearsal studio.

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Koshik Strikes Again - Bounced Checks And Threats

To date, Seven Witches has played three Koshick events and until recently, was always treated well. However, following this year's Milwaukee debacle, several payment checks, including the one given Witches' mainman/guitarist Jack Frost, bounced. A call to the promoter promised a (guaranteed) money order within five days. Yet, after the specified timeframe, still no money. Worse yet, Koshik didn't return any of the 35 phone calls from Frost, or his attorney. "If he had just picked up the phone," says Frost, "told me he was broke, maybe we could work something out, like $100 a month or something. I hear we aren't the only ones out money." In widely circulated reports, John Gallagher (Raven) claims his band is still owed money from Koshik's NJ Metal Meltdown, in March.

At this point, Frost contacted the Milwaukee police, to lodge a formal complaint. That did the trick, as Koshik was soon on the phone, but rather than make good on the debt, he threatened Frost, his band and family. "I just want people to know what kind of person they're dealing with," adds Frost. "He said, 'I know where you live. I've got some people that will come around and beat you up.' He said I don't have the balls to go to the press and tell everyone the truth. I'd heard the rumors, but now I know why people won't deal with him."

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Soulscar Announce Album Release Date

Vancouver-based metallers Soulscar have announced that their new album, "Victim Impact Statement" (cover), will be released in October through Galy Records.

Here is the track listing:
01. Unmade (mp3)
02. Death Anxiety
03. Cast Aside
04. Hell Bitch (mp3)
05. Without A Shadow
06. Ultimatum
07. Regressor
08. Alive Awake
09. To The Pain
10. Victim Impact Statement

"Victim Impact Statement" was was produced by Andrew Staehling and Soulscar, engineered by Andrew Staehling and Mackenzie, and mixed by Andrew Staehling.

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Bloodshoteye Post New Video Online

Ontario-based metallers Bloodshoteye have posted the video for the song "Hitlist" online here. The song is from the band's debut album "Without Any Remorse."

Bloodshoteye will be opening up for Cryptopsy on the upcoming Canadian tour beginning in early September.

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Such A Surge Sign With Nuclear Blast

After the parting from major label Sony, Such a Surge now have announced through whom they will release their new album:

We decided to sign up with Nuclear Blast. We have the impression that Nuclear Blast understands our philosophy best and we feel like joining a great family. And as we all know – you feel the most comfortable at home. As our new record will be harder than all our albums before, this new constellation fits perfectly.

Such a Surge are in the studio since August 9th and in the beginning of January 2005 the first single shall be released.

You can already listen to three demo versions of the songs on www.suchasurge.de. "6," the new album of the band, will be in stores in March, followed by a headliner tour.

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New Mnemic Album To Contain 3D Sounds

The new Mnemic album "The Audio Injected Soul" will contain 3 dimensional sounds. Being the first band in the world to work with this new technology, some of the sounds recorded on the album have been recorded using binaural techniques. Binaural recording technology differs from mono, stereo and surround sound and is mostly used in game development. In order to experience the 3D sound you must wear a head-set. For a demonstration listen to a sample of the 3D sound here.

Mnemic are preparing to shoot the video for the track "Deathbox" which is the first single of "The Audio Injected Soul." Once again the clip will be handled by director Patric Ulleaus (Dimmu Borgir, In Flames etc.) which did the groups last two videos. At the moment the band is in Gothenburg, Sweden at the Revolver Studios for the shoot.

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Evidence One Album Update

The Melodic metal band Evidence One are working meticulously on their final mix of their new CD "Tattooed Heart," which is designated by the band to be a lot more harder than the debut album.

“In comparison to 'Criticize The Truth,' we have got a lot more harder without losing the fans of the Hard Rock elements out of sight. Fans of the first both albums will get their money worth as well as the metalheads. But Evidence One are in the year 2004 a Melodic Metal band!

Above all, the Saxon tour and the shows at the Earthshaker and the Wacken Open Air have influenced us a lot! In one word, the album will be fantastic!“ tells singer Carsten Schulz.
The euphory is enormous and accordingly, the expectations are high. One thing is sure: A very special piece of deluxe metal is forged! Release date: 15.11.2004

If you'd like to see both Evidence One and Stormwitch live, don't miss the release parties of their forthcoming albums, both bands will present new songs live at the club "Die Insel" in Reichenbach, Germany, 17th September. Let them entertain you!

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Die Apokalyptischen Reiter To Release New Album

The lunacy goes on! Die Apokalyptischen Reiter announce their fifth studio album. In July and August, “Samurai“ was shaped in the Danish Ant-Farm studios. The Reiter promise another devil's ride breaking all conventions. 13 brand new songs will ring out. The first limited edition will appear additionally with a free bonus-DVD. On time of the release the 1st of November 2004, the band will present their new video, which will be shot directly after the recordings. Subsequent to the release, the Reiters will play some live shows. In spring 2005, the next headliner tour is planned. The very curious of you the PopKomm showcase is recommended. There, the samurai will hit the first time.

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Communic Sign With Nuclear Blast

Communic, a progressive metal band from Norway, have recently arrived in the Nuclear Blast family. The trio featuring former Scariot members Oddleif Stensland (vocals) and Tor Atle Andersen (drums) is specialized in composing powerful songs of Power, Thrash and Progressive Metal elements – the right thing for people that love Nevermore or Sanctuary.

The Rock Hard magazine has chosen Communic's demo "Conspiracy Of Mind" for “best demo since months“ in his edition in May.

This should make you looking forward the complete album, which will be released next year!

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Cathedral Recording New Album

The legendary Doom masters of Cathedral are amidst their recordings for their sixth studio album. The long-expected opuses of the British cult band around front man Lee Dorian is called “Seeds of Decay“ at present and contains tracks like “Oro the Manslayer,“ “Corpsecycle,“ “Sabbadaius Sabbattum,“ “Eripmav Moon,“ “This Body Thy Tomb,“ “Everything Is Dying“ and “Upon Azraels Wings.“ Dave Patchett, who did a lot of Cathedral covers yet and is famous for his exceptional works, has once again been chosen to created the epic artwork.

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DEP To Grace Cover Of Decibel's Premier Issue

Dillinger Escape Plan will grace the cover of the premier issue of America's new extreme metal magazine, Decibel. The inaugural October 2004 issue is slated to hit stands on September 4.

Decibel is published by the Philadelphia-based Red Flag Media and headed by editor-in-chief and longtime extreme metal journalist Albert Mudrian, author of the soon-to-be-released book "Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore." On the topic of Dillinger fronting the publication's first issue, Mudrian states, "For the premier issue of Decibel we wanted to showcase a band that embodied everything good and exciting about extreme music. We can't imagine a band that better represents what Decibel is about than The Dillinger Escape Plan."

An advance look at the October 2004 issue of Decibel magazine can be found here. More information on Decibel magazine can be found at www.decibelmagazine.com.

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