Divinity Destroyed Post "Threshold" Online

New Jersey progressive metal band, Divinity Destroyed, have posted a new song, "Threshold," off their upcoming EP, entitled "Death or Glory," on their Myspace page.

Divinity Destroyed's current line up is:
Mark Ward - Lead Vocals and Keyboards
Tom Ward - Guitars and Vocals
Rick Flanegan - Guitars and vocals
Jim Cowen - Bass
Dan Leonard - Drums

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Six Feet Under Film 'Doomsday' Video

Florida-based death metallers SIX FEET UNDER have issued the following update:

"We filmed a new video clip this past weekend for the song 'Doomsday' from our latest release 'Commandment'. We once again worked with director Mario D. Framingheddu, who also filmed our last video, 'Ghosts of the Undead'. The concept of the clip is pure fucking insanity on all levels. We were fortunate enough to work with Grady Stiles, a.k.a. Lobsterboy, who plays our main character. This has to be the creepiest clip we've ever filmed, from location, to storyline, to cast. It's totally fucked up! We are really proud of this vid and are really looking forward to the release."

For more information about Grady's family, click here.

"Doomsday" video credits:

* Director: Mario D. Framingheddu
* Director of Photography: Kyle Walling
* Producer: Rachel Murray
* Starring: Grady Stiles and Joe Paez
* PA's: Joe Mendez, Sarah Murray and Gian Framingheddu

"Commandment" has entered the German chart at position No. 58 and the Austrian chart at No. 70 upon its release in April.

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Amon Amarth Announce North American Tour Dates

Swedish metallers AMON AMARTH will embark on a North American headlining tour in November. Support on the trek will come from DECAPITATED, HIMSA, and SONIC SYNDICATE. Dates so far include:

Nov. 19 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
Nov. 25 - Houston, TX - Meridian
Dec. 01 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Dec. 06 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
Dec. 12 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Avalon Theater
Dec. 15 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon More...

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Symphony X Announce Two European Headlining Dates

Progressive metallers SYMPHONY X have announced two headlining dates in October during the band's European tour as the support act for DREAM THEATER:

Oct. 18 - Prague, Czech Republic - Rock Cafe
Oct. 20 - Vienna, Austria - Planet Music

For a list of upcoming SYMPHONY X shows, click here.

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Severed Savior Sign With Willowtip Records

San Francisco-based death metallers SEVERED SAVIOR have parted ways with Unique Leader Records and are in the process of inking a new deal with Willowtip, according to a posting on the group's MySpace page. "This two-album deal will start with the upcoming 'Servile Insurrection' 12-track CD, which we are currently recording," states guitarist Mike Gilbert.

On the subject of the band's new label home, Gilbert writes, "As many of you may already know, Willowtip has an impeccable reputation in merchandise sales and distribution. And with their partner label in Europe, Neurotic Records, the combined band roster of both labels is awesome. We are very excited to start this new label relationship and look forward to the years to come." More...

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Usurper Part Ways With Drummer

Chicago's USURPER has issued the following update:

"USURPER European tour for this fall has been canceled. Unfortunately, between a lineup change and taking care of securing a new record deal the band will be focusing on getting a new album done before they play live. Usurper plans on hitting the road as soon as their next album is released."

"Regarding the lineup change, USURPER drummer Apocalyptic Warlord is no longer in the band. USURPER wishes him well, yet found it necessary to move on without him at this point. The band will announce a new drummer in the next few weeks. Also, expect original USURPER vocalist General Diabolical Slaughter to return for a few select track on the new album!" More...

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Resurrection Post New Songs Online

Tampa death metallers and former Nuclear Blast recording artists RESURRECTION, who had moderate success with their debut album "Embalmed Existence" (1993), have made two songs from their upcoming "Ritual Slaughter" EP available online. The track "Coward" can be heard on the band's MySpace page, while "Unholy" is currently streaming on the MySpace page of guitarist-turned-producer James Murphy (TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY), who mixed the effort.

RESURRECTION recorded/filmed its recent performance at the Crowbar in Ybor City for possible CD and/or DVD release. The concert marked the group's first appearance with drummer Gabriel Lewandowski, who has previously played with EQUINOX, HELLWITCH and ACHERON.

RESURRECTION recently announced the addition of guitar player Jerry Mortellaro (DIABOLIC, UNHOLY GHOST) to the group's ranks.

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Domination Black Part With Poison Arrow Records

Finnish "horror" metallers DOMINATION BLACK have parted ways with Poison Arrow Records and are currently seeking a new label home. "We've got 7-9 new tracks that really kick ass and can't wait to hit the studio again for a new album," the band writes in a statement. "And yes, we have been talking with some labels but have decided to wait for what's comming up here the upcoming months."

A new DOMINATION BLACK track, entitled "The House of 1000 Eyes", has been posted on the band's MySpace page. The song will be included on the group's upcoming CD, the release date for which has not yet been announced.

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Ravencult Announce European Tour Dates

Greek black metallers RAVENCULT will team up with SETHERIAL and CORPUS CHRISTII for a European tour in October. Confirmed dates are as follows:

Oct. 05 - Leeuvarden, Holland @ De Gloppe
Oct. 06 - Rotterdam, Holland @ Baroeg
Oct. 09 - Hamburg, Germany @ Markthale
Oct. 10 - Berlin, Germany @ Alte Feuerwache Treptow
Oct. 11 - Dortmund, Germany @ Zentrum (with WATAIN, IMPIETY)
Oct. 12 - Bitterfeld, Germany @ Festung
Oct. 13 - Zwickau, Germany @ Fireblade Festival (with INQUISITION)
Oct. 14 - Szczecin, Poland @ Stara Cynkownia
Oct. 17 - Lille, France @ La Rumeur
Oct. 19 - Walterhausen, Germany @ Kulturfabrik
Oct. 20 - Salzburg, Germany @ Festiva
Oct. 22 - Nova Gorica, Slovakia @ Mostovna Club
Oct. 24 - Manduria, Italy @ Bike & Rock
Oct. 25 - Osijek, Croatia @ Mini Teatar
Oct. 26 - Padova, Italy @ Country Star
Oct. 27 - Munich, Germany @ Metropolis

RAVENCULT released their debut album, "Temples of Torment", in March via Dark Essence Records.

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Dark Tranquillity To Play Greece With Samael

Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY will play two shows in Greece in November. Support on the dates will come from Switzerland's SAMAEL. The edtails are as follows:

Nov. 03 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Hydrogios
Nov. 04 - Athens, Greece - Gagarin 205

Commented DARK TRANQUILLITY: "This will be the first time in five years that we're visiting these cities, so rest assured that it'll be an experience out of the ordinary."

DARK TRANQUILLITY has confirmed its participation in the Eastpak Antidote European tour alongside SOILWORK, CALIBAN and SONIC SYNDICATE.

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Sarcolytic Post New Song Online

SARCOLYTIC, the Austin, Texas-based band featuring Ricky Myers of DISGORGE along with Steven Watkins, Mark Denton and Jon Zig of IMAGES OF VIOLENCE, has posted a new song on its MySpace page. The track comes off a new three-song promo CD which is currently being used to produce a record deal.

SARCOLYTIC will release its full-length debut sometime in 2008.

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Diabolic Intent Post New Album for Free Download

Florida-based extreme metal three-piece DIABOLIC INTENT recently made its latest album, "The Cold Path of Man", available for free download via the band's official web site. The album has been re-mastered and features all 10 tracks in MP3 format. Also included is the cover art and permission to burn and share.

To download a zip file of the album, click here.

DIABOLIC INTENT recently completed the successful "Cold Path Tour" which took them across the lower U.S. for a few dates. A few more shows are scheduled before the end of the year, including a date with PYREXIA in Orlando, Florida, before DIABOLIC INTENT takes a break to finish writing its next album, entitled, "r-Evolution". The CD will be recorded, mixed and mastered by Deathfest Productions in the band's newly built Creation Cubicle Studios in Port Saint John, FL. A mid-2008 release is expected.

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Divine Heresy Post 'Bleed The Fifth' E-Card

DIVINE HERESY — the new band featuring former FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares — has posted a new e-card, containing a photo gallery, tour dates and the group's new video for "Failed Creation", shot by acclaimed director Christoffer "Salzy" Salzgeber (DAMAGEPLAN, SOULFLY). Click here to check it out.

DIVINE HERESY will kick off its worldwide touring campaign for its highly acclaimed debut album, "Bleed The Fifth", on October 5 as part of the "Operation Annihilation" tour alongside STATIC-X, SHADOWS FALL and 3 INCHES OF BLOOD.

Cazares states: "DIVINE HERESY couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the 'Operation Annihilation' tour playing alonside some of my closest friends. This is the perfect way for us to kick off the worldwide touring cycle for our debut album, and be sure to get there early because we are the first band of the night. We promise everyone an extremely intense and unrelenting show as we have only one goal in mind: to annihilate everyone in the crowd. We look forward to meeting you all soon."

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AC/DC DVD Box Set Due For October Release

Columbia Records will release "Plug Me In" — the ultimate career-spanning DVD box set of live performances, interviews and more from AC/DC, the world's most electrifying rock and roll band — on Tuesday, October 16.

The first AC/DC release since the band came to Columbia Records earlier this year, the AC/DC "Plug Me In" DVD collection brings together for the very first time an astonishing five hours of definitive live concert and television performances — many of them previously unavailable — chronicling the ongoing career (now in its fourth decade!) of a groundbreaking rock and roll powerhouse whose music transcends the test of time.

"AC/DC has delivered the most dynamic rock and roll music in the world," said Steve Barnett, Chairman, Columbia Records. "Columbia is honored to be releasing this definitive career-spanning retrospective featuring many of AC/DC's finest filmed performances."

Disc One of the AC/DC "Plug Me In" DVD collection begins with a performance of "High Voltage" performed in October 1975 on Australia's "King of Pop" awards show. The first disc of "Plug Me In" is devoted to the band's formative years (1975-1979) with original lead singer, the late Bon Scott capturing the group in its full early glory with more than 20 performances including rare black-and-white video footage of the notorious St. Albans High School concert on March 3, 1976; the very first UK television appearance in July 1976; pristine live full-color stereo concert performances from Glasgow and Essex University in 1978; and three songs — including the very first public performance of "Highway To Hell" — from Netherlands television in 1979. Bonus material on Disc One includes a Bon Scott interview from November 1977; extraordinary band interviews from 1976; and four songs recorded live in Nice on December 15, 1979, one of Bon Scott's last concerts with the band before his tragic death on February 19, 1980.

Disc Two of the AC/DC "Plug Me In" DVD collection covers the band's second great epoch: the Brian Johnson era which began with the release of "Back In Black" in 1980 and continues to this day. In addition to more than 20 performances drawn from three decades of concerts around the world — including an extremely rare Japanese television appearance from February 1981, blistering '80s and '90s sets from Detroit to Moscow, incredible footage from 1996's "Ballbreaker" tour (including the "Beavis and Butthead" intro), and 21st century barnburners in Paris, Munich, and Toronto — "Plug Me In" includes a fantastic array of bonus material including the AC/DC Donnington interview on the "Old Grey Whistle Test" (August 1984) and AC/DC's in-concert performance of "Rock Me Baby" with THE ROLLING STONES.

A deluxe collector's edition of "Plug Me In" — containing a third DVD of 21 additional rare performances spanning both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras as well as a treasure trove of facsimile reproductions of authentic AC/DC memorabilia — will also be available for a limited time beginning Tuesday, October 16.

The AC/DC "Plug Me In" DVD box set is both a Holy Grail for aficionados of AC/DC as well as an ideal and comprehensive introduction to the music and history of a pioneering band that continues to define the electrifying possibilities of rock and roll.

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Immortal Rites Preparing Second Album

German melodic death metal band IMMORTAL RITES will release its long-awaited second album, "For Tyrant's Sake", at the end of August. The CD will be issued in Europe via Medusa Records while Khaosmaster Productions will release the album in the North and South American territories.

"For Tyrant's Sake" was mixed and recorded at Audiospezialist Studios (Germany) by Martin Schmidt (ex-ATROCITY, LEAVES' EYES) and mastered in Sweden at Unisound Studios by Dan Swanö (ex-EDGE OF SANITY, BLOODBATH, NIGHTINGALE). According to a press release, fans should expect "10 tracks and over 40 minutes of varied but still brutal death metal with a massive Swedish-sounding touch."

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Rob Zombie Explains Heaven And Hell Tour Departure

The Pulse of Radio (formerly Launch Radio Networks) reports: ROB ZOMBIE has confirmed that he will support OZZY OSBOURNE on a fall tour, telling Los Angeles TV station KTLA on Thursday (August 23) that the trek will begin sometime in October and last through December. Ironically, Zombie's name was initially in the running as support for BLACK SABBATH offshoot HEAVEN AND HELL on its fall dates. But Zombie told The Pulse of Radio that the HEAVEN AND HELL shows were too close to the completion of work on his new remake of "Halloween". "The HEAVEN AND HELL thing was unfortunate, because I really wanted to do it," he said. "It was kind of one of those things that was talked about, but I was shooting the movie and I have a feeling that it got a little too talked about. And when I saw the actual dates of when the tour was taking place, I was like, there's no way I can do it. You know, I mean, I can't, like, wrap up this movie and then expect to be on tour like a week later. I'll be so exhausted, it'll just be horrible."

Exact dates and venues for Zombie's tour with Osbourne have yet to be announced. Osbourne wraps up this summer's free Ozzfest on Thursday (August 30) in West Palm Beach, Florida.

HEAVEN AND HELL begins its fall run on September 5 in Binghamton, New York.

Zombie's version of "Halloween", his third film as a screenwriter and director, comes out in theatres this Friday (August 31).

The rocker-turned-filmmaker's first-ever live album, entitled simply "Zombie Live", is scheduled for release on October 23.

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Dave Mustaine Issues Gigantour Update

MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update on the Gigantour.com web site:

"Today is Monday and there is one week left before we leave for Alaska. We will come home after that for 16 days and then it is off to the Pac Rim, and eventually to Australia, to start this awesome line-up of Gigantour 2007 in Australia, better known as G.2007.OZ!

"I know not everyone here is a MEGADETH or Dave Mustaine fan, but hopefully that will change after we play for you, or better yet, meet with you, and until then chat and post with you here.

"I don't use slang or abbr. much, due to there being so many ages and different nationalities here. I want to be as clear with what I say so that our friends around the rest of the world that cannot come see us, can 'live out' the concert through you loyal metal fans; through your ears and eyes, through the one thing that we all have in common — love for this kind of music!.

"Gigantour this year will consist of four bands again, as you may have seen the way we did it on our 'Maiden Voyage' last year. We played with Max Cavalera and his band SOULFLY, Michael and Angela of ARCH ENEMY, and the guys from CALIBAN (which I didn't get a chance to hang out with as much as I would have liked to) in 2006, and while I think most musicians dream of playing in 'exotic, far-away places,' the Aussie audience, it is something to be reckoned with. I mean beautiful tan faces of guys and girls of all ages, rugged lads and lasses from all over the Island, and they have such a 'Don't-fuck-with-me-and-I-won't-fuck-with-you' attitude in the pit, that while it seems friendly, there is also a very powerful and intimidating energy that you know could light a small city and it could change into a fire-breathing dragon!

"Whew!!!

"Seeing the guys in STATIC-X should be interesting because we haven't seen them since we last toured in the '90s and they were just converging on the metal scene - from my knowledge, that is. I also am friends with Dez from DEVILDRIVER and we met years ago when he was in COAL CHAMBER and Sharon Osbourne managed them. Dez promises to sit me down with a good bottle of wine, and there's no better place so far, since I really like Australia Shiraz (but what the hell do I know — as long as it doesn't say 'Maddog 20-20' on it I am good).

"And how can I forget LACUNA COIL? I think that everyone will be expecting Ms. Scabbia to join me/us to sing 'A Tout Le Monde' and while I hope that happens, I haven't asked her yet, so keep your fingers crossed! :-)

"Lastly, to the good people of Perth, as you know many years ago MEGADETH first came to Australia, and it was great! We fell in love with Oz, and we thought we were coming back soon after our first trip there; we just needed to get through Japan.

"Well, that is were the aforementioned Dragon of Oz first popped up, and we had to cancel Australia because someone (not me) ran out of illegal, medical type, sniffing or casually injectable street powder! So, naturally the blame was on us, (me, really and i wasn't the one who ran out!) and it was bad. We didn't return for a great many years.

"This time though, I remember playing with so much passion and excitement on Gigantour 2006 OZ. I have never felt so loved and anticipated by the Aussie fans in all my years of our records being available down under; from the several concerts we have played, to the 'almost self-imposed prison' we damn near put ourselves into. Yes, I am thrilled to come back to Australia, and especially to go to Perth: it almost isn't a real OZ Tour if you can't do both sides of the country. I mean it is nice, but Australia is about as old as the USA and about as big, and it would be like only playing NY, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida and thinking that that is a US tour?!?!

"There is also going to be a celebration of sorts, because I can remember walking down a street to dinner with our partner, A.J. Maddah, in Australia for Gigantour for 2006 and 2007, and we were talking about the subject matter that makes up the song Amerikhastan. A.J. is a genius and we had some very stimulating conversations, some of which was about the Statue of Liberty, some on Halliburton's involvement, some on the republican scandal with young pages' pants being pulled down 'in secret,' by some guys 'in the Senate' and 'in the House of Representatives,' or more apropos, 'in the closet,' and how some democrats don't care, and will pull anyones pants down.

"So, that's it for me for the week. Stay tuned as we get the other bands aware of this great community here, and get the band-members, webmasters, and entire entourage with them, including all of the online fan-bases feeling welcome here.

"It is my personal invitation to become part of this forum and help us spread the cheer internationally of Gigantour as we all have a hand in building a festival for international metal fans around the world.

"There is also plenty of solid official MEGADETH information that can be found on us and about Gigantour that may not have been posted here yet, so please also check Megadeth.com, Myspace.com/megadeth, Gigantour.com, and Davemustaine.com (coming soon).

"Time for my morning coffee - I love you guys, and will see you soon!!!

"Aussie Aussie Aussie!"

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Nonpoint Announce New Album Title And Date

South Florida's NONPOINT has set a November 6 release date for its fifth studio album, "Vengeance". Currently hunkered-down at Bieler Bros. Studios in Pompano Beach, FL, NONPOINT will co-produce "Vengeance" alongside Matt LaPlant (SIKTH). "Vengeance" will be the follow-up to the acclaimed "To The Pain" CD, which featured the breakout single "Bullet With A Name".

NONPOINT will spend this fall co-headlining "The Great American Rampage" tour alongside Bieler Bros. Records labelmates and ragga-punk-metal kings SKINDRED. Rounding out the amazing bill will be Ozzfest breakout band ANKLA and Aussie award-winners KARNIVOOL. Dates for the tour and more details will be announced soon.

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Arsis Reveal New Album Title

Guitarist/vocalist James Malone of Virginia's ARSIS has issued the following update:

"Despite the numerous headaches caused by our van's breakdown this summer, we spent time working on perfecting pre-production for our debut release for Nuclear Blast Records, tentatively titled 'We Are The Nightmare'. We will begin recording the album on September 3, 2007 at Planet Z Studios in Massachusetts with Zeuss (who has worked with SHADOWS FALL and HATEBREED) handling the production. I feel that this will be the most exciting ARSIS album to date. We are now a full band and every member has contributed to the writing process for this album. While it is more varied than anything we have ever written, I feel the result is a much more focused product."

ARSIS drummer Darren Cesca added: "This is an album any fan of ARSIS or heavy music in general should get excited about. We've really captured the band's sound and improved it in all aspects. It's dark, melodic, and very technical at times, but we wrote songs you can pump your fists to. I've definitely pushed my drumming very far for this record and I know the rest of the band will be pushing themselves as well. One thing's for sure: this is going to be one fun album to listen to. As soon as we finish recording, we plan on shooting a video for 'We Are the Nightmare' in October, then we’ll be hitting the road with ENSLAVED in November and EXODUS in January. The album should be stores sometime in early 2008 and I am sure more touring will ensue after that. 2008 should be a busy year for us and we're looking forward to it!"

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