Metal News for August 26, 2010
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32 news articles posted on this day.
Apocalyptica Releases Video For "Sacra"
Finnish cello hard rockers Apocalyptica have released the second music video from their 2010 studio album "7th Symphony" via the band's official YoutUbe channel. The video is for the track "Sacra." The first music video, for the song "End Of Me" featuring Gavin Rossdale, was released in July.
You can view the "Sacra" video below:
Funeral Circle Announces Tribute Show
Vancouver, Canada doom metallers Funeral Circle have announced the date and venue for the annual IANFEST memorial concert. IANFEST is a yearly tribute to the band's former guitarist Ian Tellier who passed away on September 8th, 2008 during a traffic accident. Other bands scheduled to appear include Devastation and Ancient Obliteration. IANFEST 2010 is set to take place on September 4, 2010 at Funky Winkerbeans in Vancouver, Canada.
Funeral Circle released their debut EP "Sinister Sacrilege" in December of 2009 through England based The Miskatonic Foundation (Ironsword, Slough Feg)
You can check out the song "Corpus of Dark Sorcery" at this location.
Cold Gives New Album Update
Reunited alternative metal band Cold recently issued a new studio update:
"What is up Cold Army? We left jville monday for NYC to record 3 new songs for the New album. Everyone in Cold camp is super excited and ready to get this record out for you guys. Record will be complete in 3 weeks and then release dates will be released. I jumped the gun in hopes for a earlier release (like i always... do) but we keep writing great songs and adding tracks to existing ones.... .
"Because of the care and time everyone put into the record we believe it will indeed become a Epic release for the band. We love you all and will see you guys soon. If i have time i will get some footage for you all."
The Black Dahlia Murder To Tour With Goatwhore
Waterford, Michigan melodic death metal act The Black Dahlia Murder have revealed the dates for it's upcoming headlining tour of North America. Support on the trek will come from Metal Blade Records label mates Goatwhore and Arkaik.
The Black Dahlia Murder/Goatwhore tour dates:
September 28 – Columbus, OH - Skully’s
September 29 – Buffalo, NY - Mohawk Place
September 30 – Brooklyn, NY - Europa
October 1 – Hartford, CT - Webster Underground
October 2 – Bucksport, ME - The Kave
October 3 – Quebec, QC - Imperial de Quebec
October 4 – Montreal, QC - Petit Café
October 5 – Ottawa, ON - Ritual
October 6 – Toronto, ON - The Wreck Room
October 7 – Lemoyne, PA - Championship
October 8 – Richmond, VA - Canal Club
October 9 – Wilmington, NC - The Soapbox Laundrolounge
October 10 – Charlotte, NC - The Casbah
October 12 – East St. Louis, MO - Pop’s
October 13 – Des Moines, IA - The Vaudeville Mews
October 14 – DeKalb, IL - House Café
October 15 – Grand Rapids, MI - Mixtape Café
October 16 – Toledo, OH Headliners
Veil Of Maya Posts "Unbreakable" Video Online
Chicago, Illinois deathcore act Veil Of Maya have posted thier new music for the track "Unbreakable" online. "Unbreakable" comes off of the band's third studio album and 2010 release "[id]" which is available through Sumerian Records.
You can view the video below:
Veil Of Maya "Unbreakable"
SUMERIAN RECORDS (THE SPHINX IS REAL) | MySpace Music Videos
Dimmu Borgir Uploads New Single To Myspace
Norwegian symphonic black metallers Dimmu Borgir have uploaded the first single to come off their forthcoming studio album to the band's official myspace page. The song, titled "Gateways," is included on "Abrahadabra" which is set for release on October 12th, 2010 through Nuclear Blast Records.
You can listen to "Gateways" at this location.
"Abrahadabra" tracklisting:
1. Xibir
2. Born Treacherous
3. Gateways
4. Chess With The Abyss
5. Dimmu Borgir
6. Ritualist
7. The Demiurge Molecule
8. A Jewel Traced Through Coal
9. Renewal
10. Endings And Continuations
Opeth Reveals New DVD Cover Art
Sweden's premier progressive metal act Opeth have revealed the unique cover art for thier forthcoming live DVD release "Live at the Royal Albert Hall." The cover art was first leaked by FYE's online store and soon after appeared on the band's official website. You can view a larger image of the DVD cover art at this location.
"Live at the Royal Albert Hall" tracklisting:
-Set 1: Blackwater Park-
THE LEPER AFFINITY
BLEAK
HARVEST
THE DRAPERY FALLS
DIRGE FOR NOVEMBER
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT
PATTERNS IN THE IVY
BLACKWATER PARK
-Set 2-
FOREST OF OCTOBER
ADVENT
APRIL ETHEREAL
THE MOOR
WREATH
HOPE LEAVES
HARLEQUIN FOREST
THE LOTUS EATER
Interview
Ian Fleming Explains The Reforming Of Ritual
California based on again, off again black metal act Ritual has recently reformed under the direction of vocalist/guitarist Ian Fleming, after the departure of Robert Nusslein, who did an interview with Metalunderground last year. Ritual's new lineup is set to release an album by the end of the month, and is also currently gearing up to take their brand of black metal to the live scene.
Describing Ritual's upcoming new full-length album "The Resurrection," Fleming stated "It’s been a long time so it’s going to be a lot different. The sound quality is going to be a lot better than the previous Ritual records. It’s not going to be a basement/garage recording sounding black metal, it will be a quality recording. There’s a really killer intro that starts the record off dark and depressing and it comes in full force. It’s going to be a really cool record." He also went on to explain the lyrics of the new album and the recent changes in Ritual. More...
Opeth Offering Free MP3 From Live Release
Opeth is set to release the "In Live Concert at the Royal Albert Hall" DVD on September 21st, 2010 via Roadrunner Records. The performance at the Royal Albert Hall (recorded on April 5th, 2010) includes two sets, the first consisting of the band performing 2000's "Blackwater Park" in its entirety, and the second, a chronologically arranged selection of material from the rest of Opeth's catalogue, totaling almost three hours of music. Opeth is now offering a free MP3 download of "Dirge For November" off the release, which can be downloaded here.
The Atlas Moth Announces Covers EP
Candlelight Records will release a digital-only covers EP from Chicago's The Atlas Moth on September 28th, 2010. Titled "The One Amongst the Weed Fields," the EP contains renditions of "California Dreamin’" (The Mamas & The Papas), "Fearless" (Pink Floyd), "Golden" (Failure), and "Five to One" (The Doors).
The Atlas Moth guitarist/vocalist Stavros’ explains, "We have been thinking about doing a covers EP for a while. Thirteen-hour drives with only a radio to entertain you eventually takes a toll. But every once in a while we’d hear a song pop up that would strike us as something we all wanted to make into a ‘Moth song. These are the few we came up with from a terribly long list, and we are pretty proud of the outcome. It was a great way to have some fun, produce something new, and do a little pre-production for our new album which we hope to record later this year."
Stereogum has premiered a the track from the EP, in the form of "Golden" by Failure. Check it out at this location. The Atlas Moth will also be on tour with Nachtmystium, Zoroaster, and Dark Castle on the following dates: More...
The Secret Offering MP3 Off New Album
The Secret's upcoming 3rd full-length album "Solve Et Coagula" is set to be released on September 28th, 2010. The band has now premiered the song "Double Slaughter" off the album through Brooklyn Vegan. "Double Slaughter" can be downloaded at this location. "Solve Et Coagula" was recorded at by Kurt Ballou's (Trap Them, Converge, Disfear) Godcity Studios
Five Finger Death Punch To Tour With Godsmack
Five Finger Death Punch has checked in with the following brief update about touring alongside Godsmack and Drowning Pool:
"We’re pleased to announce that 5FDP will be out on the road this Fall with a very seminal band, Godsmack. Drowning Pool will also be on the bill. Here are the first batch of dates. More are coming - this promises to be the most Sinister tour of the fall!"
The currently announced dates are as follows, with more expected to be announced shortly:
10/3 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavillion
10/5 New York, NY Hammerstein Ballroom
10/6 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Center
10/8 Boston, MA Tsongas Center
10/9 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
10/10 Bangor, ME Waterfront Park
The Autumn Offering Streaming Another Song
The Autumn Offering is streaming another new song online from the band's upcoming self-titled studio album. The new track "Bloodlust" can be heard through Alt Press. The band's new album is set for release on August 31st, 2010 through Victory Records and has the following 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
Madball Posts New Song Online
New York hardcore legends Madball has posted a new song online entitled, "R.A.H.C." You can check it out by heading to the band's official Myspace. The song comes from the group's forthcoming new studio album, "Empire," which is scheduled to be released this October through Nuclear Blast Records.
Oceano Vocalist To Tour With Chelsea Grin
Oceano vocalist Adam Warren will be lending his talents to Utah's Chelsea Grin over the course of their upcoming Canadian tour. Warrenwill be stepping in for Chelse Grin vocalist Alex Koehler, who is currently recovering from a jaw fracture. Warren commented on the touring arrangement:
"I'm very excited to help out the CG guys on their next tour in Canada. The second I got the call, I was instantly into the idea -- especially considering i became good friends with Blind Witness on the over the limit tour. I also am a fan and have supported CG and Atilla since they first came on the scene so it will be fun to finally get the chance to hang with everyone. Personally this was an opportunity I couldn't pass up."
Catch Oceano vocalist Adam Warren front Chelsea Grin on these Canadian dates: More...
All That Remains Announces More Tour Dates
All That Remains has announced the following first four dates of the "For We Are Many" headlining tour, which more to be announced soon:
10/12 San Francisco, CA - The Regency Ballroom
10/15 San Diego, CA - SOMA
10/16 West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues Sunset Strip
10/17 Las Vegas. NV - Fremont East District
The complete list of upcoming All That Remains tour dates are as follows: More...
Eighth "BlackDiamondSkye" Tour Teaser Posted
The eighth 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.
Astral Doors Uploads More Wacken Footage
Astral Doors has uploaded another video clip online from the band's Wacken 2010 appearance. Footage of Astral Doors performing "Cloudbreaker" can be viewed below.
Video Interview With Shagrath Available
Sonicshocks.com has posted a new video interview with Dimmu Borgir's Shagrath in regards to the upcoming album "Abrahadabra." The footage can be viewed below. "Abrahadabra" is set to be released on October 12th, 2010.
Footage Of Phil Anselmo With haarp Available
Down has posted a video clip online of Phil Anselmo performing with haarp at Nodferatu's Lair on August 14th, 2010. The footage can be viewed below.
Track Listing Revealed For "Big Four" DVD
Universal Music will release "The Big Four: Live From Sofia, Bulgaria" DVD and Blu-ray containing footage of the June 22nd, 2010 Sonisphere cinecast from the Sofia, Bulgaria leg of the touring rock festival featuring the "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax. The DVD hits the streets on October 15th in Northern Europe, October 18th in most of the rest of the world, October 19th in North America and the full shows from all four bands will be included in the two-disc set along with behind-the-scenes and interview footage. In addition to the two-DVD set and the corresponding Blu-ray, there will be a limited-edition "super deluxe" box set including the DVD set, five CDs with ALL the music, a 24-page booklet, a poster, photos of each band, and a "Big Four" guitar pick.
Metallica track listing:
01. Creeping Death
02. For Whom The Bell Tolls
03. Fuel
04. Harvester Of Sorrow
05. Fade To Black
06. That Was Just Your Life
07. Cyanide
08. Sad But True
09. Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
10. All Nightmare Long
11. One
12. Master Of Puppets
13. Blackened
14. Nothing Else Matters
15. Enter Sandman
Encore:
16. Am I Evil? (with the Big Four)
17. Hit The Lights
18. Seek and Destroy More...
Woe Streaming New Song Online
Philadelphia black metal act Woe is currently streaming a new song online via Metal Sucks. The new track "A Treatise on Control" can be heard at this location. "A Treatise on Control" is off the band's upcoming album "Quietly, Undramatically," which is set to be released via Candlelight Records on October 12th 2010.
The "Quietly, Undramatically" track listing is as follows:
1. No Solitude
2. The Road From Recovery
3. Quietly, Undramatically
4. A Treatise on Control
5. Without Logic
6. Full Circle
7. Hatred is Our Heart
Kylesa Reveals New Album Artwork
Kylesa has issued the following European tour recap and announcement about revealing the cover artwork for the band's upcoming album:
"We just got back from Europe a few days ago and had such a great time while we were over there. Much love and many thanks to all of our fans who came out to the shows and supported our band and made us feel at home overseas. Also we owe a big thanks to all the people in Converge, Gaza, Kvelertak, and crew for making it the trip of a lifetime. We would also like to thank all of the promoters and clubs for help making the shows awesome.....Cheers to you all, we appreciate it greatly.We will post pics soon.
"Our new album 'Spiral Shadow' will be coming out October 26th and here is a link to a preview of the artwork for the record. The site also has an artist statement from Santos concerning the artwork for the new record."
Kylesa also has the following upcoming tour dates: More...
Pandemia Announces 15th Anniversary Show
Czech Republic based act Pandemia has issued the following announcement about performing a special 15th anniversary show:
"Pandemia from Cheb (Eger), which this year celebrates fifteen years since establishing, invites you to the annual concert, which will be on 25th September 2010 in Cheb - Kass (Kamená ulice 5) start at 19 o´clock! In addition to celebrating Pandemia, which will play special performance with the rare guests on stage, will come to play American death metal legends Master, headed by Paul Speckmann at its first concert in West Bohemia and the German thrash metal cult Necronomicon on its first-ever exclusive concert in CZ! Tickets available at Tourist Information Centre in Cheb or in Kass for a price 200 CZK! Each visitor gets a free gift at entrance! All fans of good metal music are invited to this unique concert!"
The upcoming Pandemia tour dates are as follows: More...
Suicidal Angels Reaches Deal With NoiseArt Records
Greece's Suicidal Angels has inked a deal with NoiseArt Records. The band issued the following statement about the deal:
"The winner of the Rock the Nation awards 2009, which was presented by magazines from all over Europe, such as Metal Hammer (D, ITA, GR, ES), TerrorizerUK, Rock Tribune B, Scream No, Metallian F and Sp[ark CZ – the four have found themselves a perfect home as the label is a division of Rock The Nation, which also does the booking for the band! Now with joined forces and with full force, after a very successful year 2010, the Greek thrash metal tank has now also finished work on their third longplayer called 'Dead Again.' The amazing cover artwork was done by Ed Repka (Megadeth, Death and more) and will be revealed next week!
"With 'Dead Again' the band has again taken thrash metal to another level – tight, aggressive, fast and old school as fuck! That´s how they do it! The release date is scheduled for November 19th and Suicidal Angels will be touring Europe alongside Kreator, Exodus and Death Angel on the so-called Thrashfest Tour 2010! Thrash ´til death! Considering all this, the band is set to conquer the world with their old school and aggressive balls-to-the-wall thrashing metal madness!"
The upcoming Thrashfest tour dates are as follows: More...
Troll Comments On Aronnesrocken Controversy
Norwegian black metal act Troll has issued the following statement regarding the band's appearance at the Aronnesrocken festival:
"The appearance of Norwegian Black Metallers Troll at the Aronnesrocken Festival in Alta, in the north of Norway, on the 20th August, has stirred up the ire of the local branch of the ultra conservative Christian Democratic Party, who are one of the supporters of the festival, and who have threatened to withdraw their support for the festival as a consequence. Their objections, as is usually the case when it comes to Black Metal bands, centre on the use of Satanic or Anti Christian lyrics, which have been, once again, freely quoted out of context.
"We are not at all worried by what has been said about us by the Christian Democratic Party in Alta, and the local press, and the only reason we have chosen to speak out is because of the threat made to withdraw support from Aronnesrocken, a festival simply trying to provide a variety of bands that would satisfy everyone’s tastes and make sure that everyone has a good time listening to some great music. Like most Black Metal bands, indeed, like metal in general, we are used to religious and political factions trying to get themselves some free publicity by using us. And of course, publicity works both ways, so we must thank them for the excellent promotion we have received over the past few days.
"We admit to being a little surprised, though, that people who are in a position of power, and therefore supposedly more intelligent than the rest of us, think that anyone would take our lyrics as a literal call to kill. It’s arrogant and insulting of them to assume that the average person is that unintelligent. What does worry us, though, about this bullying stance is the fact that not only is the Christian Democratic Party trying to dictate what individuals should and should not listen to, but by denying them the right to explore different viewpoints expressed in our, or anyone else’s lyrics, they are denying them the right to make an informed decision as to what beliefs they ultimately decide to follow. More...
Denial Machine Streaming New Song
Denial Machine is currently streaming the new song "Silver Tongued Devil" online, which is off the band's upcoming "The Gainsaying of Korah" EP. The track can be heard through the official Denial Machine website. "The Gainsaying of Korah" is currently set for a September 14th, 2010 release date.
Thrall Announces Album's North American Release
Moribund Records has announced the North American release date of Thrall's debut album, "Away From the Haunts of Men," as November 9th, 2010. Originally released overseas earlier this year by Total Holocaust Records, the North American edition of the album will include an exclusive bonus video for the track "Torrent of Death," which can also be viewed below.
The band commented on the release, "Thrall are pleased to collaborate with the legendary Moribund Cult for the North American edition of our debut album, Away from the Haunts of Men. We strive to spread our contagious virulence to all mankind!" More...
Cauldron Enters The Studio
Canadian heavy metal outfit Cauldron has announced that they have entered Rogue Studios to begin recording their new album, tentatively titled, "Burning Fortune." The album is the band's second following their 2009 debut, "Chained To The Nite" and is scheduled to be released through Earache Records early next year.
Iron Maiden Tops The Charts In 21 Countries
British heavy metal titans Iron Maiden announced recently that they had topped the charts in their native country for the first time in eighteen years, as well as in Sweden and Finland. As of today however, the band can add a further eighteen countries to that list, as their new album, "The Final Frontier" has been sweeping the globe. In addition to the previously revealed counries, "The Final Frontier" is currently number one in such countries as Canada, France, Germany, Japan and New Zealand.
The chart positions for the album are as follows: More...
Snowy Shaw Rejoins Therion
Christofer Johnsson, the creative mastermind behind Sweden’s genre-defying THERION, has issued the following statement about session/touring vocalist Snowy Shaw:
"We are very happy to announce that Snowy has rejoined THERION. We welcomed him back with open arms, and we will now be making a mix between the new show we had planned and the last one which involved Snowy. We think the merger between the two concepts will be incredible, and we look forward to taking the band’s live performance to the next level."
In May 2009, Johnsson announced that vocalist Thomas Vikström (ex-CANDLEMASS) had official permanent member status. Johnsson recently recruited Christian Vidal (ex-The Road Vultures, ex-Cuero) from Argentina as the band's new guitarist, who had his live debut with THERION on June 4, 2010 in Mexico City. Comprising THERION's new rhythm section are Johan Koleberg (Animal, Zan Clan, Lion’s Share) on drums and Nalle "Grizzly" Påhlsson (Treat, Zan Clan, Vindictiv) on bass, who is currently on leave.
The artwork to the new THERION album, Sitra Ahra, is posted on the band’s homepage and MySpace page. Mixed by Lennart Östlund (Led Zeppelin, ABBA) at the legendary Polar Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, Sitra Ahra will be available in North America on October 26th.
The track listing is as follows:
1. Sitra Ahra
2. Kings Of Edom
3. Unguentum Sabbati
4. Land Of Canaan
5. Hellequin
6. 2012
7. Cu Chulain
8. Kali Yoga III
9. The Shells Are Open
10. Din
11. After The Inquisition: Children
Motorhead To Release Another Compilation
A new compilation album from hard rock legends Motorhead is scheduled to be released on October 18th through Spectrum Audio / Universal Music. The record is entitled, "Aces Up My Sleeve" and will feature many of the bands classics including, "Bomber," "Overkill" and the iconic, "Ace Of Spades."
The tracklisting for the album is as follows:
"Ace Of Spades"
"Bomber"
"Iron Fist"
"Leaving Here"
"Killed By Death"
"Louie Louie"
"Stay Clean"
"Overkill"
"Please Don't Touch"
"Dead Men Tell No Tales"
"The Chase Is Better Than The Catch"
"Eat The Rich"
"I Got Mine"
"Nothing Up My Sleeve"
"Heart Of Stone"
"Motorhead" (Live)
"Damage Case"
"(We Are) The Roadcrew"
"Shine"
"Iron Horse / Born To Lose"
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