The Number Twelve Looks Like You Enters The Studio

The Number Twelve Looks Like You entered the studio in late August to begin work on their third full-length release. The Bergen County, NJ five-piece will be self-producing the effort at Backroom Studios in Rockaway, NJ. The as-yet-untitled disc will then be mixed by Steve Evetts (Every Time I Die) and is tentatively scheduled for an early-2009 release via Eyeball Records.

"It's that time again! Time where the geese run wild in the open studio and the waves of music stir up another tsunami," comments vocalist Jesse Korman. "That's right, we are back with a new musical roller coaster record that will be sure to harsh your mellow. We have crept outside of our box to write the MOST unlikely #12 collection yet. We are ready to have new riders journey the coaster with us and have our ever-so-loyal fans show them where to vomit."

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Ra Pushes Back Digital Release of "Black Sun"

Ra has pushed the digital release back to coincide with the physical release of their new album "Black Sun." The release will be available in stores and online on September 23rd.

Two tracks from the album, "The First Step" and "Broken Hearted Soul," are streaming on MySpace.

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Shade Empire Confirms First European Tour

Shade Empire has confirmed their coming European tour, which is to be the first one of the kind for the band. Headlining the tour is the Swedish band Unleashed and other participants are Krisiun (Bra) and One Man Army & the Undead Quarted (Swe).

Gaining its reputation as one of the most aggressive bands in Finland, Shade Empire has received very positive reviews for its releases, especially for the latest album, "Zero Nexus" (12.03.2008) and has had a successful appearance at Tuska festival this year.

The tour dates for the fall/winter are the following: More...

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The Autumn Offering To Tour with Mushroomhead

The Autumn Offering will kick off a month long tour with Mushroomhead on October 3rd in Findlay, OH. The band also has a few headlining dates scheduled in November. Recording of their new studio album will begin on December 3rd with producer Logan Mader (Calvalera Conspiracy, Divine Hersey). An early 2009 release is expected.

The The Autumn Offering and Mushroomhead tour dates include:

October 3rd in Findlay, OH @ The Whiskey Venue
October 4th in Columbus, OH @ Al Rosa Villa
October 5th in Erie, PA @ Sherlock’s
October 7th in Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
October 8th in Williamsville, NY @ Club Infinity
October 9th in Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
October 10th in Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
October 12th in Orono, ME @ Ultra Lounge
October 14th in Huntington, WV @ Monkey Bar
October 16th in Raleigh, NC @ Volume11
October 17th in Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligan’s
October 18th in Fayetteville, NC @ Jester’s
October 19th in Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall
October 23rd in Palantine, IL @ Durty Nellies
October 24th in Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
October 25th in Maplewood, MN @ The Rock
October 26th in Madison, WI @ The Annex
October 29th in Traverse City, MI @ Streeter’s
October 30th in Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
October 31st in Cleveland, OH @ The Agora Ballroom
November 1st in Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
November 26th in Tallahassee, FL @ The Beta Bar (without Mushroomhead)
November 28th in Austin, TX @ Red 7 (without Mushroomhead)
November 29th in Amarillo, TX @ The War Legion (without Mushroomhead)
November 30th in Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad (without Mushroomhead)
December 1st in Tempe, AZ @ The Sets (without Mushroomhead)

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Warbringer Gives Finntroll Tour Report

Warbringer has issued the following tour report along with the announcement that they will be supporting Soilwork on their upcoming tour:

"So we're back in N. America touring the US and Canada with FINNTROLL. It was quite a rush as we flew directly in from Amsterdam (as Holland was our last European show with Sworn Enemy/All Shall Perish) into Philadelphia and had to get our butts down to Jaxx in Springfield the next day to start this tour. It was a bit chaotic but we want to thank everyone who responded to our post for a ride.

"This tour has been great! It feels good to be back home and playing in front of metal audiences and sharing a bus with the 'Trolls has been awesome. It's been some time since we played the US, as we pretty much spent all summer in Europe, and it's nice to feel the energy of the audience every night. Merch sales have been good too - thanks! More...

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Am I Blood Drummer Posts Studio Diary

Am I Blood drummer Mickey has posted a new studio diary about recording the drums for the band's upcoming new album:

"As I promised you, there's a somekind of diary for you about recording the drums for our upcoming album.

"I arrived to Am I Blood's HQ and a very own studio in the middle of August. I recieved all the demoversions of the songs a couple of months ago so I had a lot of time to practise all the beats down..so Janne and I were both very optimistic and full of energy.

"Because almost all the guitars and basses were already recorded with the demo-drums I only had to lay down all the drums perfectly on my own. More...

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Nine Inch Nails Announces Support For Tour Dates

Supporting acts for Nine Inch Nails' fall 2008 North American tour will be Health (Oct 28 - Nov 8), Boris (Nov 11 - Nov 22), and The Bug (Nov 28 - Dec 13), with Deerhunter returning for the rescheduled Worcester show. As usual, these acts have been personally selected by Trent.

Here are the latest Nine Inch Nails tour dates: More...

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Bayfest Courting AC/DC For 2009 Music Festival

Sarnia, Ontario, Canada's The Observer reports that organizer Michele Stokley has confirmed Bayfest is trying to sign AC/DC for next summer's outdoor music festival.

The Australian rockers announced last week they will tour for the first time in eight years in support of their new album, "Black Ice," which hits stores in October.

"The agency we've always worked with represents (AC/DC)," she said. "They're one of the larger bands we're going after. They're definitely on the wish list. The feelers are already out there."

Landing the rock 'n roll hall-of- famers depends on money, tour dates and whether they'll agree to an outdoor venue.

Stokley said if the band's tour takes them halfway across the world during next July it would prove to be a challenge. But some bands do make the flight back.

"Aerosmith, they were over and played Russia, had five days off and then came to us in Sarnia," she said. "And they loved it here. They hated it in Russia."

Read the full article at The Observer.

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Motörhead’s "Motörizer" Makes Big Debut on Charts

For a band with a history that spans three decades, it is a challenge in itself for Motörhead to live up to even their own previous achievements. However, 2008 proves to be a huge year for the Grammy award winners. With the August 26 release of Motörizer, Motörhead has broken their own sales records and Billboard top 200 chart debut history, Their first week of sales has placed Motörhead in the top 100 overall charts (#82 to be exact), and top 5 on the Indie Charts.

The pre-release attention that Motörizer received was intense and justified. As the album artwork adorned the enormous backdrop on their high-profile Metal Masters Tour, Motörhead reintroduced their fans to some classic tunes, while also debuting songs off of Motörizer. Though this "tour of the year" has just concluded, Motörhead has now set out across the US once again, as headliners of the Volcom Tour with the Misfits.

In addition to these two monstrous tours, Motörhead has been seen on magazine covers around the world, heard on nearly every radio airwave, and will have their song "Rock Out" used as the theme song for the WWE pay per view show "Unforgiven." In addition to countless other radio, print, and television opportunities, it has also just been announced that AT&T will be airing the Motörhead commercial for another 4 months due to its popularity. Motörhead has once again delivered a well-received record that continues to validate their status as "legendary."

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The Red Chord Dismisses Guitarist

The Red Chord has apparently parted ways with guitar player Mike Keller, who sent Lambgoat the following statement:

"A couple days ago I got a call from one of the guys informing me they made a mutual decision to become a four-piece. They offered little in ways of explanation but I can admit that in the past few tours I had grown apart from the rest of the band, both personally and musically. I was always kind of the oddball new guy of the group and was never really made to feel perfectly welcome. Things ended abruptly, unexpectedly, and weirdly but I hold no animosity. I believe I was ready for the next thing anyway.

"The past year and a half has been a great ride full of terrific memories and new friendships. Thanks to all the bands and fans, and anyone else who helped me out along the way.

"I'm not quite done with music yet, so please check out my future endeavors, including my solo project - Meek Is Murder, which I'm the process of turning into an actual band. Word."

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Into The Moat Finishes Recording New Album

Into The Moat has finished tracking their next album. The effort is currently being mixed by Erik Rutan and mastered by Alan Douches. A final release date (it had already been pushed back a couple times) has yet to be set, but will be announced shortly.

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Judas Priest Posts Tour Update

Legendary heavy metallers Judas Priest has posted the following message online:

"We've just finished the first leg of our US Tour culminating with a appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel TV Show which was a really great experience!! This show is going out to millions of viewers all over the USA!! We are now in Australia - having a few days off in the Gold Coast - recharging our batteries to get ready to start our Australian dates in Brisbande on Wednesday, September 10th - looking forward to bringing Judas Priest Metal to Australia!!"

You can check out the Jimmy Kemmel performance below.

The remaining dates are as follows:

September 2008
10 - Brisbane - Entertainment Centre
12 - Sydney - Acer Arena
13 - Melbourne - Vodafone Arena
14 - Adelaide - Entertainment Centre
16 - Perth - Challenge Stadium
21 - Seoul, Korea - Olympic Gym #1
24 - Nagoya, Japan - Shi Kokaido
25 - Osaka, Japan - Festival Hall
26 - Osaka, Japan - Festival Hall
28 - Yokohama, Japan - Pacifico
29 - Tokyo, Japan - Budokan

October
27 - Monterrey, Mexico - Arena Monterrey
29 - Guadalajara, Mexico - Vfg Arena
30 - Puebla, Mexico - Auditorium Siglo Xxi
31 - Mexico City, Mexico, - Sportspalace

November 2008
3 - Bogota, Columbia - Palacio Deportes
6 - Santiago, Chile - Arena
8 - Bueno Aires, Argentina - Luna Park
12 - Porto Alegre, Brazil - Teatro Bourbon
14 - Rio De Janiero, Brazil - Citibank Hall
15 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Credit Card Hall
16 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Credit Card Hall More...

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F5 Posts "The Reckoning" Video Online

F5, the band featuring ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, former Megadeth/Suicidal Tendencies/Alice Cooper drummer Jimmy Degrasso and ex-Sick Speed vocalist Dale Steele, aswell as guitarists John Davis and Steve Conley, has posted their new video for the song "The Reckoning" online. You can check it out below.

The song is the title track from the bands new album which was released on August 19th. More...

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Just For Fun

Pantera And Sepultura Receive Cover Treatment

Pantera and Sepultura have both been covered in very different ways recently, as British pop group Spiritwo has revealed their own rendition of the Sepultura staple "Inner Self" and violinist Rachel Barton Pine has translated the Pantera classic "Cowboys From Hell" into the world of classical music world. You can check out videos of both covers below.

"Inner Self" comed from Sepultura's breakthrough album "Beneath The Remains" which was released in 1989. The album was the bands first release which allowed them to tour outside of Brazil.

"Cowboys From Hell" comes off Pantera's 1990 album of the same name which also saw them break into the limelight and gain international recognition. More...

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