Agoraphobic Nosebleed Adds Female Singer

Agoraphobic Nosebleed has announced the addition of a female singer to their line-up. Joining the band is Kat of Virginia metal/doom outfit, Salome. She will appear on the band's upcoming 5" split with Crom.

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Torche and Capsule Tour Dates

Torche and Capsule will play a handful of shows together this month. Here are the tour dates:

9/22 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Cinema Paradiso
9/23 Tampa, FL @ Transitions Art Gallery
9/24 Atlanta, GA @ Lenny's
9/25 Wilmington, NC @ Bella Festa
9/26 Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone w/ Harptallica
9/27 Richmond, VA @ TBA w/ Ultra Dolphins
9/28 Wilmington, DE @ Mojo 13 w/ Ultra Dolphins
9/29 Pennsylvania @ TBA

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Face The Panic Loses Bassist

Buffalo, NY hardcore band Face The Panic (Reaper Records) has parted ways with bassist Ruben Lipkind. No replacement has been named. The band wrapped up a few week stint of US tour dates with a stop in Mexico last month.

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Anthrax's Scott Ian To Appear On "L.A. Ink"

Tuesday, September 18, the High Voltage Tattoo Parlor will open its doors to Scott Ian, main axe-man for the legendary thrash metal band Anthrax. The heavy metal veteran will be appearing on the next episode of TLC’s “L.A. Ink,” which airs at 10PM EST. In the ultimate heavy metal tribute, Ian will be inked up with a tattoo of another hard rock hero, AC/DC’s Angus Young.

Ian commented on his appearance on the show, saying: “Kat Von D is the best and her shop is called High Voltage, so who and where better to get a tattoo of Angus Young?!?!”

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Every Time I Die Debut At 41 On Billboard Top 200

Every Time I Die are destroying with their most recent Ferret Music release, "The Big Dirty." The record was the 2nd highest debut of the week at #41 in the US with over 14,000 sales. This marks the highest chart position ever for Every Time I Die and Ferret Music. The Big Dirty also impacted the Top Hard Rock chart at #6 and was the #3 independent release of the week.

The rest of the world also felt the power of Every Time I Die with a #49 debut in Canada with 1121 sales and a #124 debut in the UK with 1262 sales - more new highs for the band around the world.

Here is the full breakdown of the charts:

US: #41 debut on Top 200, #6 Top Hard Rock, #3 Top Independent
CANADA: #49 Top 200
UK: #124 Top 200, #10 Top Independent, #5 Top Rock

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Yakuza Records Track For Syd Barrett Tribute

Yakuza recently recorded their own take on Pink Floyd's "Lucifer Sam" with engineer Sanford Parker. The track will appear on an upcoming Syd Barrett tribute record slated for release via Dwell Records.

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Psyopus Announces New Bassist

Psyopus has announced that their brief search for a new bass player has come to an end. Here's a statement from the band:

"We here at the Psyopus camp are happy to announce that we have found our new bass player in the form of a Michael Horn. He is a 24 year-old freak of nature from just outside of the Washington, DC area. He graduated from The Shenandoah Conservatory with a degree in Arts Management with a minor in jazz bass along side two years of classical bass training at the instituation.

"He will now be being institutionalized into the Psyopus school of music along side the realitively new talent in the form of University of Buffalo's Percussion major, Buffalo, NY's own Jason Bauers, and the acid fucked persona of The Jefferson Plane Crash's vocalist, Fredericksburg, VA's own Harrison Christie.

"The promisingly revamped Psyopus line-up will be showcased on the road coming this November. Psyopus has four dates in the North East United States area supporting Japan's own noise rockers Melt Banana. Dates have yet to be offically announced."

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Stream Between The Buried And Me's New Album

You can now stream BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME’s upcoming new album, Colors, in its entirety online at the band’s official MySpace page. The album will be released on September 18th via Victory Records.

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Lamb of God Announce UK Tour Dates

Lamb of God will be heading out to the UK this November. Tour dates are as follows!

Nov 4 2007 Metro Radio Arena Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Nov 6 2007 Glasgow, Scotland
Nov 7 2007 Hallam FM Arena Sheffield, UK
Nov 9 2007 M.E.N. Arena Manchester Manchester, UK
Nov 10 2007 Wembley Arena London, UK
Nov 11 2007 The Brighton Centre Brighton, UK
Nov 13 2007 NEC Birmingham Birmingham, UK
Nov 14 2007 Cardiff International Arena Cardiff, UK
Nov 15 2007 Nottingham Arena Nottingham, UK
Nov 17 2007 Plymouth Pavillion Plymouth, UK
Nov 18 2007 Bournemouth International Centre Bournemouth, UK

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One Dead Three Wounded Breaks Up

One Dead Three Wounded has called it quits after eight years together. The band has released two albums, one with Lovelost Records and another via 1x1 Music. The group's final show will take place at the First Unitarian Church in Philadelphia, PA on November 23rd. Frontman Tim Zahodski comments:

"So we've decided that it's our time to move onto other things. We leave this behind with no regrets or bitterness. ODTW came together with the intention of writing songs and words that meant something to us. We were fortunate enough to gain a small group of people around the country that cared about our simple little songs. Many of them becoming dear friends along the way. We'll be playing a few last shows as a way of putting this chapter of our lives to rest. We hope to see you there. We can't thank you all enough for the years of love and support."

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Set Your Goals, Paramore, Starting Line Tour Dates

Set Your Goals will support Paramore and The Starting Line for a handful of dates in late-October and early-November. Here are the latest tour dates:

10/23 Sayreville, NJ @ The Starland Ballroom
10/25 Utica, NY @ Utica College
10/26 Toronto, ONT @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
10/27 Pontiac, MI @ Clutch's Cargo
10/29 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
10/30 Chicago, IL @ Congress
11/1 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
11/2 Maplewood, MN @ Myth
11/3 Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont Club
11/4 Denver, CO @ The Fillmore Auditorium
11/6 Las Vegas, NV @ The House of Blues
11/8 San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield Theatre

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Operatika Hard At Work On Debut Album

New Jersey-based symphonic/operatic metallers OPERATIKA have issued the following update:

"We have been working hard on our ablum in the recording studio. [Guest bassist] Michael LePond [of SYMPHONY X] has finished bass parts before leaving for another tour with SYMPHONY X. Vocals are almost complete with mixing and mastering coming up soon.

"Our next upcoming show is on September 28th at The Chance supporting SONATA ARCTICA and FIREWIND, after which we will be back at Starland Ballroom on October 6th opening for OVERKILL and EPICA. Since Diego [bass] was unable to commit to OPERATIKA full-time, our old friend Jim Norton will be performing with us at the upcoming gigs. Looking forward to seeing you all there!"

OPERATIKA's "Dreamworld" four-song EP came out in 2005.

For more information, visit www.operatika.com.

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Skumlove Solidifies Lineup, Plans New Releases

Los Angeles based industrial metal band Skumlove has solidified his new line up. This time Skum Love searched locally for young "unknown" musicians to help further a more new and heavier sound. With Rattan(drums) & DB(bass) from Heroes of the F.E.D.E.R.A.T.I.O.N, Skitch on Guitar and Gina on Lead Guitar, the band is writing a full length album titled "Songs of Lust and Corrosion" to be released early 2008 on their own label Devils Union Records as well as a split E.P. with electro/industrial band Acetylene Haze covering songs by Prong, T-Rex, Ministry, Thrill Kill Kult and more to be released on Future Wax Records.

They will also be flying out to select cities and countries to headline shows starting with Toronto Canada on November 9th and Montreal Canada on November 10th with a full U.S. tour in the spring.

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Mahatma Post "Beginning of the End" Online

Korea's longest running thrash metal aficionados, Mahatma, have posted yet another new song from their upcoming album "Perseverance" online. You can take a listen to "Beginning of the End" at their MySpace.

Dope Entertainment are now taking pre-orders for Mahatma's second full length album, "Perseverance". You can email them at allanatdope@gmail.com or visit www.dopemusic.co.kr.

"Perseverance" is the band's second full length and it is big a leap in terms of song writing, fret board mastery, and skin bashing skills from their debut release. Their never ending quest to improve their craft have afforded them to make an album that you can put along side your collection of classic 80's Bay Area thrash metal albums. They have included a cover of Judas Priest's "Pain Killer" that they have injected with their unique touch while still maintaining the spirit of the original version.

The tracklisting for Mahatma's "Perserverance" is as follows: More...

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In This Moment To Open On Ozzy, Rob Zombie Tour

Los Angeles-based female-fronted act IN THIS MOMENT has been confirmed as the opening act for OZZY OSBOURNE and ROB ZOMBIE on their upcoming North American tour.

As previously reported, IN THIS MOMENT will take part in a signing session at Guitar Center (8601 Sheridan Blvd.) in Arvada, Colorado on Sunday, September 16 from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Video footage of IN THIS MOMENT performing the song "Daddy’s Fallen Angel" at Northern Lights in Clifton Park, New York during the band's tour with KITTIE, WALLS OF JERICHO, DEAD TO FALL and 36 CRAZYFISTS has been posted online at the Underground Video Television web site.

IN THIS MOMENT's captivating new video for the track "Beautiful Tragedy" made its "Headbanger's Ball" debut on July 21 on MTV2. Directed by Robert Hall (JOSH TODD), the video features lead singer Maria Brink falling asleep in a bathtub and slipping into a surreal nightmare where a dark, evil figures looms amidst the burnt landscapes.

IN THIS MOMENT's debut album, "Beautiful Tragedy" (Century Media Records), has sold 30,000 copies in the United States since its March 20, 2007 release, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

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Rise To Addiction Announce U.K. Tour

RISE TO ADDICTION — the British band featuring former BLAZE members John Slater (guitar) and Steve Wray (guitar) — has scheduled the following U.K. dates:

Oct. 14 - Dudley, JB's
Oct. 18 - Leeds, Rios
Oct. 20 - Bradford, Gasworks
Nov. 18 - York, Junction

RISE TO ADDICTION will release its debut album, "A New Shade of Black for the Soul", in the U.S. on October 9 via Mausoleum Records.

"A New Shade of Black for the Soul" was issued on May 14 in the U.K., May 18 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and May 21 in the rest of Europe via Mausoleum. The CD was produced by Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, TRIVIUM, MEGADETH). Always willing to push musical boundaries, RISE TO ADDICTION enlisted the help of avant-garde pianist Mike Garson on one of the songs. Mike, who is known for his work with greats such as DAVID BOWIE, SMASHING PUMPKINS and NINE INCH NAILS, wrote and recorded the piano interlude for the song "Fessonia".

RISE TO ADDICTION, whose music is described as a distinctive modern sound with melody and slab heavy riffing, released its self-titled EP in 2005 through Madman Records. Also produced by Andy Sneap, it featured three tracks — "Falling as One", "Everlasting Wave", "To a God Unknown" — and also included the promo video for the EP's opening track.

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Construcdead Finish Recording New Album

Swedish metallers CONSTRUCDEAD have issued the following update:

"We have recorded the whole [new CONSTRUCDEAD] album, yet untitled down in Helsingborg with Peter Wildoer and Klas Ideberg from DARKANE. The idea was to record in their studio, Not Quite Studios, but it was flooded the day before we even sat foot in there. So, we got to record elsewhere, though still with Peter and Klas. We have nailed 13 songs but we are not sure if all of them are gonna end up on the album, we'll see. We had a great time recording this album! Got to hang out with some of the local celebs and friends, Björn Strid and Ola Frenning of SOILWORK, Nick Sword of TERROR 2000. Did we mention we drank a shitload of liqour? And yes, we had a guest appearance. Guess who? So right now we are just waiting to get a first mix from Peter and Klas. We will probably put some samples up on the [band's web site] as soon as the whole thing is done."

Songtitles set to appear on CONSTRUCDEAD's fourth album include "Cataclysm", "Transfixed", "My Haven", "Tragic Kingdom", "A Godess Breaches Through Me", "Spiritual Shift", "The One Beside Me" and "No Exit".

The band previously stated about the new material, "I think that there will be something for everyone on this album. Most of the material though, is very fast, heavy and hard. But we managed to squeeze in a few melodies here and there as well. I can guarantee some serious blasting!!!"

CONSTRUCDEAD earlier in the year parted ways with drummer Erik Thyselius (TERROR 2000) and bassist Viktor Hemgren. No reason was given for their departures.

CONSTRUCDEAD's third album, "The Grand Machinery", was released in September 2005 via Black Lodge Records. The CD was recorded at Fear and Loathing Studio (co-owned by CLAWFINGER and MESHUGGAH) with producer Jocke Skog.

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Overkill To Re-Release DVD

Five years after it faded into oblivion, the 2002 OVERKILL double-DVD "Live: Wrecking Everything, an Evening in Asbury Park" will be re-released, according to MTV.com. The first disc features a 21-song concert shot in Asbury Park in March 2002 and the second DVD offers the 60-minute documentary "Batmen, the Return".

OVERKILL will release its new album, "Immortalis", on October 9 via Bodog Music. The group's collaboration with Bodog reunites OVERKILL with Jonny and Marsha Zazula, previous owners of Megaforce Records, the label responsible for putting metal on the map and bringing OVERKILL's New Jersey thrash metal to the world. The Zazulas are now a part of the Bodog Music team in the United States.

"Immortalis" track listing:

01. Devils in the Mist
02. What it Takes
03. Skull and Bones (feat. LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe)
04. Shadow of a Doubt
05. Hellish Pride
06. Walk through Fire
07. Head On
08. Charlie Get Your Gun
09. Hell Is
10. Overkill V

OVERKILL will take part in an in-store signing on Saturday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, New Jersey (contrary to a posting on the Vintage Vinyl web site, the appearance will NOT include an in-store performance, according to OVERKILL vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth).

For more information, visit www.vvinyl.com.

Since forming in 1980, OVERKILL has put out over 20 albums. Despite various lineup changes, the band has never gone on hiatus and has continued to stay true to the metal genre it helped create. With Megaforce Records and their management company, CraZed Management, the Zazulas were responsible for the early careers of such bands as METALLICA, ANTHRAX and MINISTRY, among many others.

The upcoming album and corresponding East Coast tour will feature OVERKILL's latest lineup, which along with Ellsworth, includes original bassist D.D. Verni, guitarists Derek "The Skull" Tailer and Dave Linsk, as well as the newest member to join the band, drummer Ron Lipnicki.

OVERKILL released three albums on Megaforce Records before making the jump to Atlantic Records where a string of critically lauded albums, including 1991's quintessential "Horroscope", solidified OVERKILL as one of the best metal bands of all time. In the past few years, the band has released such gems as "Killbox 13" (2003) and "ReliXIV" (2005).

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Obsidian Bassist Departs

Bassist Glen Loupias has left Dutch metallers OBSIDIAN. His statement follows:

"Being in Obsidian for almost seven years now means it has become part of my life. That's why the decision of leaving the band has been a very difficult one. Being part of the band has given me more than just the ability to play great music, it has given me four great friends for which I am very grateful.

Unfortunately, during the past 6 months I have realized that playing music has taken a less important place in my life. This is mainly caused by the urge to enrich my life in other areas as well (setting up a business, traveling). Because I truly believe Obsidian is at the beginning of experiencing some great new things, it would not be fair to the band to have doubts about the future. Therefore I believe Obsidian would be a more stable band with a truly dedicated bass player who will give it his all. Though the idea of not being part of something that is so dear to me truly hurts, I think it's the best decision for the band as a whole.

I will not leave the band until a proper bassist has presented him/herself. Therefore Obsidian will continue to perform and make music. Until then I will enjoy the experience to the fullest. Kind regards and thanks for all the great moments."

In response to George's decision, the band had this to say:

"Although it really saddens us that he felt he had to take this decision, we fully support him, as (almost) ex-bandmates and as friends. We wish him the best and most of luck with everything he is going to do and we will miss him a lot! Glen is a great guy (literally) and a great bass player and it will proof a hard job to find a suitable replacement."

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Scott Ian Speaks On Van Halen Reunion

Last Night Scott Ian of ANTHRAX went to see a VAN HALEN rehearsal. Here is a blog off of his Myspace about the night:
"I went to see Van Halen rehearse last night (September 12th). They were fucking amazing. Seriously, the hair on my arms was standing up. Dave (Lee Roth) sang great, Eddie (Van Halen) was shredding, Alex (Van Halen) is a fucking monster and Wolf (Van Halen) was perfect. Great on bass and hit every high note. The set list was 2 1/2 hours of the best shit. 'I'm The One', 'Atomic Punk', 'Romeo Delight', 'Somebody Get Me A Doctor', 'Mean Street', 'Unchained' and so many more. Do whatever you gotta do to get tix to see this. FINALLY!!!!! A real full blown arena rock act!!!!! It's like listening to the soundtrack of America since 1978. THE KINGS ARE BACK!!!!!!!"

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Tommy Lee Issues Statement

Drummer TOMMY LEE has issued the following statement in response to recent reports that he has quit MÖTLEY CRÜE:

"I am a founding member of Mötley Crüe. Based on internal band issues aired publicly, my future with the band is uncertain. I have tried to meet with my band-mates repeatedly without success but have informed them that I'm not walking away from my band of 25 years. It troubles me that the current legal issues which were filed by the corporations against my personal manager are separating us and causing more dysfunction. I hope we can work this out amongst ourselves."

Tommy Lee

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