Metal News for August 8, 2009
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36 news articles posted on this day.
Bloodstream Parade Reveals Album Release Date
Bloodstream Parade has issued the following update about the release date for their new album:
"It's official!!! 'THE APOCALYPSE: IN RETROSPECT' is set for release OCTOBER 13th on DARK STAR RECORDS!!! This beast will be available world wide through many online and retail outlets.
"We're very excited and pleased to bring this great news. We know damn well how antsy you all have been through this past year. And we sincerely thank for your patience and support. Now you'll get you due!!
"In weeks to come, we'll be updating you on plans for promotions, giveaways, and other stuff!!! All of it in celebration of our CD."
Fearscape Announces Upcoming Live Show
Christian black metallers Fearscape have issued the following update about an upcoming live show in Australia:
"That's right people, Fearscape will be coming back to the stage after an extended break on Friday October 2 ( at the Blackstump Music festival-Equestrian centre Sydney).
"We will be a 5 piece with Dei Elithaeon's brilliant axeman Allan joining us on rhythm guitar and the one and only drumming supremo jayson Sherlock ( InExordium, Paramaecium) unleashing on the battery.
"The night will be recorded and 'NightMare Hymn' will make it's live ferocious debut. Stay tuned for more exciting news from Fearscape soon."
Khashm Signs To Salute Records
Russian black metal band Khashm recently signed with Swedish label Salute Records. The band is planning an album after summer or around Autumn 2009. In the meantime, you can check out some of the band's music on their MySpace player.
Crooked X Posts "Another Brick In The Wall" Cover
Crooked X has posted their cover of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In The Wall" cover on their MySpace player. Here's what the band had to say about it:
"We are really excited about the new track we just posted. It's a cover of Pink Floyd's 'Another Brick in the Wall.' We've been playing it live for a long time and we recently had the opportunity to record it in LA with a full chorus of kids screaming 'WE DON'T NEED NO EDUCATION!' We're extremely proud of it but we really want to know what you think of it. Please give it a listen and post your comments here on our MySpace page. Over the next few weeks we'll tell you more about it. We're going to video tape our thoughts so you can literally watch us talk about our love of this song."
Machinery Writing New Material
Swedish metallers Machinery have issued the following update about working on new material:
"hey boys and girls!
"Had a nervous breakdown today trying to fix the soundcard on my homepc! damn computers...can really fck your mind up!
"well we are just working kinda individually on songs so far just to see what kinda stuff comes out and choose thereafter. we have already a bunch of songs made and god knows we have tons of material since the good ole days still unreleased. doubt much of that will come out though. as a musician it..s always more fun and inspiring to concentrate on the present stuff and where to go...
"and in the end it..s gonna be all about choosing direction i guess. as always with this band which has so many elements to choose from. but off course you guys know already we are suckers for diversity.
"but if i get to choose now it..s gonna be a bloody mellow record hehe. things that pop on my stereo these days all have the the thing in common its pretty calm! but don..t worry guys...johan would rather kill me than having a record without any punch you in the face stuff in it!...sensing a rumble ey?
"well le..ts just see how things develop. but as for now the material written so far has a bit more landscape feeling in it. something which i personally think we..ve never done before. well we have slow parts as in bloodline or in the passing, but not like this. if we choose to put that on the album remains to be seen though."
Ace Frehley Signs With Season Of Mist
Season of Mist recently announced a deal with legendary guitarist ACE FREHLEY, of KISS fame.
For the first time in nearly 20 years, Ace has emerged to add a new exclamation point to his celebrated solo career. Scheduled for release on September 15th, the original KISS guitarist's fifth solo album, "Anomaly," will be released on his own Bronx Born Records, with Rocket Science (USA) and Season of Mist (Europe) providing full label service platforms.
To commemorate the event, Gibson has created their second ACE FREHLEY signature Les Paul guitar. The first, in 1997, was one of the best-selling signature models of all time.
The record includes several nods to his distinguished career throughout, from the pickup acrobatics of "Fractured Quantum", through a supercharged cover of SWEET's 1975 classic "Fox on the Run" to the unmistakable signature solo on "Outer Space" and wah-wah scourge of "Genghis Khan" (featuring backup vocals from MEAT LOAF's daughter Pearl Aday).
Kult Ov Azazel Announces US Tour Dates
Florida black metal band Kult Ov Azazel has announced the following tour and festival dates:
Oct 24 2009 - Milwaukee Blackened Festival @ The Rave/Eagles Club - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Oct 31 2009 - The Black Castle - Los Angeles, California
Nov 21 2009 - East Coast Black Metal Fest @ The Sterling Hotel - Allentown, Pennsylvania
May 29 2010 - Michigan Deathfest 20th Anniversary - Battle Creek, Michigan
Endstille Parts Ways With Vocalist Iblis
German black metal band, Endstille, has parted ways with vocalist, Iblis. The band has issued the following statement:
"Iblis is no longer a member of Endstille. No comments on any of the reasons why. All upcoming shows will continue as scheduled and will be played with Mannevond on vocals."
Agonizer Parts Ways With Vocalist
Pasi Kärkkäinen, vocalist of the Finnish melodic metal band, Agonizer, has announced his departure from the band.
Pasi Kärkkäinen states, "This is Pasi writing the news. As in Pasi the vocalist of this band. I write this news to announce that from now on I will be the ex-vocalist of Agonizer. Reason to this I will now tell as honestly and forthcoming as possible so that you may understand the situation. After this we as a whole band prefer not to be asked why. Please just read the statement." More...
Reign Supreme Heading On Tour
Reign Supreme is currently on the road with Shai Hulud and The Carrier. They also announced an October stint with Death Before Dishonor and Steel Nation. You can see the dates after the jump. More...
Cerebral Incubation Signs To Sevared Records
Sevared Records has announced the signing of Las Vegas brutal death metal band, Cerebral Incubation for their 2nd Full Length CD. The band has also announced a new vocalist named Nick who will also be doing vocals on the new album.
For more information check out the bands MySpace page.
Severed Crotch To Enter The Studio In September
Iceland's Severed Crotch has issued the following update:
"It has been a pretty good year for Severed Crotch! We have played a lot of great shows including the annual Eistnaflug festival, a show with the Black Dahlia Murder, many local shows and more! Apart from playing live we have been very busy finishing the writing of our debut album and we are finally getting ready to record!"
"The album(title and cover artwork revealed later) will feature 11 tracks. Some songs have been heard on previous recordings and during live performances but there are a couple of songs that will be premiered for the first time. The album will be recorded by Ási (drummer of the icelandic prog-rock band Perla) and co-produced by Severed Crotch. Recording sessions are set to begin in mid September and we couldn't be more excited! As of now there is no label for the release (although we have some offers) but hopefully that will be announced in the coming weeks."
Otep Announces US Tour Dates and Signing Sessions
Otep has announced the following US tour dates with Destrophy and Seven Year Existence and signing sessions:
08/8 - CLICKS - Tyler, Texas
08/10 - POPS NITE CLUB - Sauget, Illinois
08/11 - THE BEAUMONT CLUB - Kansas City, Missouri
08/12 - THE ROCK - Maplewood, Minnesota
08/13 - INSTORE SIGNING/POETRY READING - ROLLING STONES - Norridge, Illinois
08/13 - THE PEARL ROOM - Mokena, Illinois
08/14 - INSTORE SIGNING/POETRY READING - FYE - Dublin, Ohio
08/14 - WOODSHOCK FESTIVAL - Bellefontaine, Ohio
08/15 - INSTORE SIGNING/POETRY READING - FYE - Auburn Mills, Michigan
08/15 - HARPO’S CONCERT THEATRE - Detroit, Michigan
08/16 - RIVERSTAR ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX - Cincinnati, Ohio
08/17 - INSTORE SIGNING/POETRY READING - LOONEY TUNES - West Babylon, New York
08/18 - CD RELEASE! BLENDER THEATRE - New York, New York
08/19 - INSTORE SIGNING/POETRY READING - VINTAGE VINYL - Fords, New Jersey
08/19 - STARLAND BALLROOM - Sayreville, New Jersey
08/20 - LOST HORIZON - Syracuse, New York
08/21 - ROCK THE INK FESTIVAL - Providence, Rhode Island
08/22 - WEBSTER THEATRE - Hartford, Connecticut
08/23 - CROCODILE ROCK - Allentown, Pennsylvania
08/25 - BURBON STREET’S THE QUARTER - Baltimore, Maryland
08/26 - HOOLIGANS - Jacksonville, North Carolina
08/27 - JESTERS - Fayetteville, North Carolina
08/29 - CLUB FIRESTONE - Orlando, Florida
08/31 - THE CITY CLUB - Houma, Louisiana
09/ 5 - BUMBERSHOOT FESTIVAL - Seattle, Washington
Dragonwind Completes Recording New Album
Buffalo, New York metal band, Dragonwind, has issued the following studio update:
"Today, we laid down guitar solos, vocals, and keyboards (courtesy of Doug White on keys). It was a very efficient day, as we finished a half an hour early. This album will be a powerfully emotional record, and the most textured Dragonwind recording to date. Pat McFeely and Scott Ketch unleashed some of the smoothest and most skillful solos ever; a testament to more than a decade of dedicated playing. Steve Gmyrek's vocal monstrosity exhibited his skill of many ranges, as well as his ability to write lyrics that span the darkest part of the human mind. All in all, this will be a deeply pleasing record for those who enjoy our sound and style. Tomorrow we will mix and master, put on the finishing touches, and put up new songs on myspace for all to enjoy."
Battlesoul Set To Record New Album
Celtic thrashers Battlesoul have issued the following update about preparing to hit the recording studio:
"Greetings!
"We are proud to announce that we have finally completed the writing process for our new album, still yet without a title. It's going to be 11 tracks, approximately an hour. The material turned out to be much more melodic with more complex arrangements and longer structures, while still keeping the integrity of what we did on our EP. We begin tracking drums this week at the infamous Ice House Studios."
Shadows Fall Comments On Upcoming Music Video
Shadows Fall has issued the following statement about their upcoming music video for the song "Still I Rise:"
"We are all very excited about the upcoming debut of the video for Still I Rise, the first single from our new album Retribution. About a month ago, we meet up with director Zach Merck and his film crew at the Affliction Clothing warehouse in southern California. The folks at Affliction were cool enough to have some of their MMA fighters and ring girls come down and allow us to shoot them in action in their cage while extras we had invited were all around them going insane. Even Basko got in on the action for a quick cameo. We then ran through a bunch of takes of the song with the fans up close including full circle pits around the band. It looks amazing and draws a cool parallel between the aggression of a cage fight and the fury of a metal show. Thanks to all the extras, the fighters, Affliction and Zach and company for making it such a great day.
"You can watch the 'Still I Rise' video on Myspace next Tuesday Aug 11th and on Music Choice as of Aug 17th"
Photographs of the video shoot can be found here. "Still I Rise" is off the upcoming album "Retribution," which will be released on September 15th.
A Filthy Addiction Announces New Vocalist
A Filthy Addiction has issued the following statement about acquiring a new vocalist and planning to change their name:
"Ok so lets start with this. we have a new screamer: Shawn Keating. he's very talented and with him we will actually be going places. Secondly, we have decided on a new name. It will be released soon once we have other things including a new layout and logo completed. Next, for those who are gonna ask why change the name, we are a new band now. we have a new lineup and a new more hardcore style so were starting fresh. Next. Our good friend Justin is in the process of designing a sick layout and logo. Lastly, for the few of you who are talking shit ( you 2 know who you are ) we don't care that you are but chances are you 2 are the only ones listening so don't bother spreading false rumors or trying to 'fuck our shit up'. You're wasting your breath.
"So with all of that being said keep listening/supporting and looking for more updates"
Interview
An Interview With Enthrope Drummer Mikko Mustonen
Finnish dark metal band Enthrope has been making their own way in the music industry, releasing two high quality demos "Universe Mute" and "Silenced Earth" to show the world what they can do. Although they haven't nailed down a record deal yet, drummer Mikko Mustonen revealed that Enthrope is planning on hitting the recording studio again to lay down a full-length album. Mikko also discussed the band's history and their interesting use of synths to reproduce female vocal sounds. More...
Sun Kills Yesterday Streaming New Songs Online
Sun Kills Yesterday has issued the following update about recording new material and streaming a new song online:
"Alright guys last nights show as insane!! thanks to everyone who came out and gave their support to us we appreciate it. Were gunna be going back to attic recordings on Monday to record 'Nobodys As Big As A Truck' which will be posted on our profile page along with the completely mastered version of 'I Messed With The Zohan' we hope you listen to and love the new tracks cuz theyll be more up soon enough!!"
Ambient Ruins Updates Upcoming Tour Dates
New York metallers Ambient Ruins have announced the following upcoming tour dates:
8/22 Chellos: Metal Display congers, New York
8/28 14 bands hometown show nyack, New York
9/12 P & js west hempstead, New York
10/8 Clara Bartons Hall w/ Beneath The Sky+ more victory record bands Edison, New Jersey
Ambient Ruins are also currently streaming four audio samples online at their MySpace page.
Tyrant Synthesis Streaming New Song Online
Seattle industrial metallers Tyrant Synthesis have posted a new song online titled "Nocturnal Bloodlust." The track can be heard via the band's MySpace page.
Wolfgate Seeking New Vocalist And Keyboardist
California metallers Wolfgate have issued the following update about looking for a new keyboard player and vocalist:
"We are having auditions for an additional keyboard player(f/m) and Vocalist (high pitch and low pitch). Vocalist need to have presence and be able to sing low pitch and high pitch vocals range. Experience is a must. 21+ For any inquires please contact via myspace, serious only.
"Wolfgate still going to be playing shows, we are experimenting on placing additional band members to enhance our quality of music and sound for everyone's enjoyment.
"P.S If you know anyone who fits this requirements, please let us know. Thank you for your support."
Video Interview With Abigail Williams Posted
Abigail Williams has posted a new video interview online that was conducted by Metalinjection.net. The video clip can be viewed below. More...
Vengeance Announces Upcoming U.S. Tour Dates
Kalispell, Montana based metal band Vengeance has issued the following update about upcoming U.S. tour dates:
"It's all coming together and is ready to culminate in October! I'm referring to the very first Vengeance tour! We are on schedule to travel 3,500 miles, play 13 shows in 6 different states in 17 days. The bigger dates include 10/3 in Seattle, 10/10 in Boise, 10/11 in Salt Lake City and 10/15 in Denver, CO! This is sure to be a true test to us on what it's like being out on the road. There will be pictures and some crazy stories to go with them when it's all said and done!
"Hope to see you out on THE BRUTAL AWAKENING TOUR!!!"
The currently confirmed dates are as follows:
8/15 - The Grail - Coeur D’Alene, ID Coeur D’Alene, Washington
8/27 - Ear Infection Music Festival @ Jesters Bar - Helena, MT Helena, Montana
9/12 - Project Independent Showcase - F.O.E. in Billings, MT Billings, Montana
10/1 - Missoula, MT @ The Palace Missoula, MT, Montana
10/2 - Coeur D’Alene, ID @ The Grail Coeur D’Alene, Idaho
10/3 - Seattle, WA @ Studio 7 Seattle, Washington
10/4 - Seattle, WA @ The Central Saloon Seattle, Washington
10/7 - TBA TBA, Oregon
10/8 - Portland, OR Portland, Oregon
10/9 - Kennewick, WA @ Jackson’s Bar Kennewick, Washington
10/10 - Boise, ID @ The Grizzly Rose Boise, Idaho
10/11 - Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake City, Utah
10/14 - TBA TBA, Colorado
10/15 - Denver, CO @ Club Inferno Denver, Colorado
10/16 - Casper, WY Casper, Wyoming
10/17 - Billings, MT @ The F.O.E. Billings, Montana
As Light Dies Finishes Recording New Album
Spanish metallers As Light Dies have issued the following update about finishing their new album and streaming new music online:
"Hi there, eclectic mineralheads!
"'Ars Subtilior from within the cage' is already finished, and we are really proud of the final result. Dan Swäno has done a really great work with it. Now we are searching for a label. Actually we have two songs of the prerecording published in this myspace, these songs ARE NOT PART OF THE FINAL RECORDING.
"Ars subtilior from within the cage track listing:
1. The very end
2. The disinherited
3. Le nebuleus sentier
4. Der letze fuge vor den flugt
5. Trapped in flesh
6. Yearning for blissfully moments as I standing upon the ruins
7. Sombra y silencio
8. Insignificant among insignificance
9. When everything seems to fade away
"We have published two songs in this MySpace. The comments are welcome. Regards from the dark waters of the Eclectic Mineral."
Absu Issues Update On Fort Worth Tour Date
Absu has issued the following update about their upcoming make up show in Forth Worth:
"San Antonio, Texas-based extreme metal band HOD has recently been added to the make up performance on Saturday, September 5th. HOD has also recently released their excellent debut album, 'Serpent,' via Ibex Moon Records.
"ABSU's Dallas/Ft. Worth concert, which was originally supposed to take place on June 29th, has been rescheduled for September 5th at the Ridglea Theater in Fort Worth, Texas. This show will also feature doom metal legends SOLITUDE AETURNUS and Austin-based black metal band AVERSE SEFIRA. All tickets for the original concert on June 29th will be honored for the September 5th make-up performance. Tickets are available here and at the box office the day of the show.
"ABSU will embark on a full European tour later this year. Support on the trek will come from psychedelic black metal band NACHTMYSTIUM, England's RAZOR OF OCCAM (featuring members of DESTROYER 666) and ZOROASTER."
A Band Of Orcs Posts New Video Interviews Online
California death metallers A Band Of Orcs have posted three new video interviews online. The video clips can be viewed below. More...
Alestorm To Play Wacken Rocks Festivals
Alestorm has issued the following update about upcoming festival appearances:
"Haw bawbags!
"I should have announced ages ago, but we're playing the 'Wacken Rocks Seaside' and 'Wacken Rocks South' festivals at the end of the month in Germany. Come along and say hi, if you're around.
"Also, I'm very pleased to announce we're playing a gig in London at the start of September (the 7th, to be precise), as the warmup to the European Paganfest tour. It's at the Underworld in Camden. The last time we played there it was fucking awesome, so hopefully it'll be just as good this time round! See you there!"
Candiria Posts "Toying With The Insanities" Promo
Candiria has posted a new promotional video online for their upcoming release "Toying With The Insanities." The video clip can be viewed below. "Toying With The Insanities" will be released on September 9th through Rising Pulse Records. More...
Futures End Streaming New Songs Online
Futures End has issued the following update about streaming two new songs online:
"In keeping our promise to post new songs from the album every two weeks, today we have uploaded two more tracks from our upcoming release - 'Memoirs of a Broken Man' on our MySpace page.
"Check out 'Your Decay' and 'Terrors of War' and let us know what you think!
"The release date for the record is October 11th on Nightmare Records but will be available as a pre-release at Progpower only!
"We want to share as much music with you as possible so you will be familiar with our music at our Progpower Showcase performance. Check back in two weeks as we will have more for ya! See you in Atlanta!"
Garth Arum Finishes Recording New Demo
Spain's Garth Arum are currently streaming samples from their new demo "Fire Flower's Tale" online at their MySpace page. Garth Arum also issued the following statement about the demo:
"Seems to be a joke, but a swear you that finally it is finished! I expended a couple of years to finish it. I'm afraid to say that all this songs won't be recorded in chronological way. Due to a lot of circumstances in my life I have been very busy with work with other projects and my personal life, and I couldn't have been absorbed by my work with Garth Arum as I would like. I hope that in future I would solve this. This recording is over this is the order:
"Fire flower's tale demo:
1. Flower's of fire
2. Now
3. Finally in the abyss
4. The Gods are beholding you
"I now that the recordings are not perfect, and the drums are not real. Shurely I will get better this songs if I get bored, but now this is what we have. If you don't like it then fuck you. This is Eclectic Mineral, and is music not for assholes, endogamic evilfucked blackerheads which are living in my city. Fuck them all!
"Now I'm going to start to work in the first album which has not name yet, but it is already composed. I hope that first results will be as soon as possible. I promise you that will be more gay that this demo."
Kylesa Comments On Upcoming U.S. Tour Dates
Kylesa has issued the following statement about their upcoming tour dates:
"It's been a long time since we've posted a blog...
"We've been home from Europe for a few weeks now and it was seriously a killer time. Thanks so much to our good friends Torche for doing the majority of the shows with us. Thanks also to Coalesce whom we met for the first time and played a handful of shows with. They are such a killer band and great people as well. Thanks to all of the promoters and all of the fans who came out to support the tour. We just uploaded a ton of tour photos so check them out and leave us amusing comments : )
"We're doing about a month of US headlining shows this Fall (Sept 17- Oct 14) with some killer support bands (Saviours, Tombs, Red Fang, Bison BC, Lionize). Saviours are taking the place of Doomriders since Converge had a schedule change. We are stoked to have Saviours aboard as they are a killer band and have new record coming out this fall. Check the dates below to see which bands are supporting in your region.
"There's talk amongst us to play Static Tensions in its entirety. We'll have more time then usual to play so if we do decide to play the record, we'll also play some old songs. Let us know what you think and what you want to hear."
The currently confirmed tour dates are as follows: More...
Lightning Swords Of Death Recording New Material
L.A. black metallers Lightning Swords Of Death, who recently signed to Metal Blade Records, have issued the following brief update about recording new material:
"Lightning Swords of Death will be in the recording bunker by the end of 2009. The new material will be out in 2010 on Metal Blade Records."
Skinlab Parts Ways With Guitarist
Skinlab has issued the following update about upcoming tour dates and parting ways with their guitarist Glen Telford:
"We have posted the Album version of Amphetamine Gods onto our page be sure to check it out!!!
"Things are starting to take shape for the first Skinlab tour in support of the new album, and we're all hella excited to get back out there and play some shows!! Now that the album is done and everything is set for a release date (Sept 15th, in the U.S… all other territories are being set in the next few days!) Dates are being set up right now that should have us though the U.S in Sept /Oct. Support acts and more dates will be announced shortly.
"That being said we are saddened to announce that we have once again parted ways with our guitarist Glen Telford. As many may know we started jamming again two years ago and announced his return to the band. More...
Sonata Arctica Posts "Making Of" Music Video Clip
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the new Sonata Arctica video, "Flag In The Ground," can be viewed below.
The song comes off the Finnish melodic metallers' new album, "The Days Of Grays," which will be released on September 18, 2009 in Europe and September 22, 2009 in North America through Nuclear Blast Records. More...
Switch Off Safety Announces New Bass Player
Montana metallers Switch Off Safety have issued the following announcement about finding a replacement bass player:
"YUP HES HERE. YOU MAY KNOW HIM ALREADY FROM SOME OTHER BAD ASS BANDS YOU PROBABLY BROKE YOUR NECKS TO. HIS NAME IS RONALD HUBERT FOXTROT. HES A FUCKEN WICKED BASS PLAYER AND WE ALL LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH HIM. TO ALL THE G.F.H.C. FAMILY AND FRIENDS OUT THERE, BETTER HAVE YOUR FUCKEN EARS ON."
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