Machine Head To Do Warm Up Show

In a posting on their official website, MACHINE HEAD have just announced they will be performing a warm-up show for "The Black Tyranny Tour" on September 5 at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, CA.

Here are the confirmed dates for "The Black Tyranny Tour" with ARCH ENEMY, THROWDOWN and SANCTITY:

Sept. 7 - Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues
Sept. 8 - Las Vegas, NV - Jillian's Las Vegas
Sept. 9 - San Diego, CA - Soma
Sept. 11 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto The-re
Sept. 13 - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues
Sept. 14 - Houston, TX - Meridian
Sept. 15 - New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues
Sept. 17 - Lake Buena Vista, FL - House Of Blues
Sept. 18 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
Sept. 19 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans
Sept. 21 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
Sept. 22 - New York, NY - Nokia Theatre
Sept. 23 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
Sept. 24 - Norfolk, VA - Norva
Sept. 26 - Philly, PA - Trocadero
Sept. 27 - Buffalo, NY - Evolution
Sept. 28 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
Sept. 29 - Montreal, QC - Medley
Oct. 1 - Cleveland, OH - House Of Blues
Oct. 2 - Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
Oct. 3 - Minneapolis, MN - First Ave.
Oct. 5 - Detroit, MI - Harpo's
Oct. 6 - Grand Rapids, MI - Orbit Room
Oct. 7 - St. Louis, MO - Pops
Oct. 9 - Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
Oct. 10 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
Oct. 12 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
Oct. 13 - Hollywood, CA - Avalon

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Arch Enemy Post New Track Online

Century Media has released this press release:

Great news ARCH ENEMY fans as the band gives you a first insight of their upcoming full-length opus "Rise Of The Tyrant" [view cover], set for release on September 25. The crushing opening track, "Blood On Your Hands", has just been posted on the band's official MySpace page.

ARCH ENEMY mastermind Michael Amott (guitars) states: "I know there is a lot of excitement out there amongst the fans to hear this new album, so we thought it would be cool to give you all a sneak preview. 'Blood On Your Hands' is the opening track on 'Rise Of The Tyrant' and it kicks the album off with a huge bang! It's a full-on, no holds barred slab of classic ARCH ENEMY where the whole band is going for it 110%. The song was a blast to write and record and now we are looking forward to playing it live. To me it captures all aspects of ARCH ENEMY perfectly with just about as much guitar as it's possible to cram into four and a half minutes. Enjoy!"

Here are ARCH ENEMY's upcoming tour dates:

Aug. 17 - London, UK - The Barfly
Aug. 18 - Derby, UK - Bloodstock Festival
Aug. 24 - Gemünden, Germany - Up From The Ground Festival

"The Black Tyranny Tour" with MACHINE HEAD, THROWDOWN and SANCTITY:

Sept. 7 - Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues
Sept. 8 - Las Vegas, NV - Jillian's Las Vegas
Sept. 9 - San Diego, CA - Soma
Sept. 11 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto The-re
Sept. 13 - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues
Sept. 14 - Houston, TX - Meridian
Sept. 15 - New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues
Sept. 17 - Lake Buena Vista, FL - House Of Blues
Sept. 18 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
Sept. 19 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans
Sept. 21 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
Sept. 22 - New York, NY - Nokia Theatre
Sept. 23 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
Sept. 24 - Norfolk, VA - Norva
Sept. 26 - Philly, PA - Trocadero
Sept. 27 - Buffalo, NY - Evolution
Sept. 28 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
Sept. 29 - Montreal, QC - Medley
Oct. 1 - Cleveland, OH - House Of Blues
Oct. 2 - Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
Oct. 3 - Minneapolis, MN - First Ave.
Oct. 5 - Detroit, MI - Harpo's
Oct. 6 - Grand Rapids, MI - Orbit Room
Oct. 7 - St. Louis, MO - Pops
Oct. 9 - Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
Oct. 10 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
Oct. 12 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
Oct. 13 - Hollywood, CA - Avalon

"The Black Crusade" Australian tour with MACHINE HEAD, TRIVIUM and SHADOWS FALL:

Oct. 28 - Perth, Australia - Robinson Pavilion
Oct. 30 - Adelaide, Australia - Thebarton
Oct. 31 - Melbourne, Australia - Festival Hall
Nov. 1 - Sydney, Australia - Luna Park
Nov. 2 - Sydney, Australia - Luna Park
Nov. 3 - Brisbane, Australia - Riverstage

"The Black Crusade" European tour with MACHINE HEAD, TRIVIUM, DRAGONFORCE and SHADOWS FALL:

Nov. 20 - Glasgow, UK - SECC
Nov. 21 - Manchester, UK - MEN Arena
Nov. 23 - Birmingham, UK - NEC
Nov. 24 - London, UK - Brixton Academy
Nov. 25 - London, UK - Brixton Academy
Nov. 26 - Cardiff, UK - CIA Arena
Nov. 28 - Paris, France - Elysee Montmarte
Nov. 29 - Paris, France - Elysee Montmarte
Nov. 30 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Heineken Music Hall
Dec. 1 - Cologne, Germany - The Palladium
Dec. 2 - Stuttgart, Germany - Messe Congress
Dec. 3 - Munich, Germany - Tonhalle
Dec. 5 - Vienna, Austria - Gasometer
Dec. 6 - Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
Dec. 7 - Winterhur, Switzerland - Eulachhalle
Dec. 9 - Wiesbaden, Germany - Schlacthof
Dec. 10 - Copenhagen, Denmark - KB Halle
Dec. 11 - Stockholm, Sweden - Arenan
Dec. 13 - Tampere, Finland - Old Ice Hall
Dec. 14 - Helsinki, Finland - Old Ice Hall

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Machine Head Frontman Posts Update/Tour News

Machine Head's frontman, Robert Flynn has posted the following update on the band's site:

"Man, it's just an endless stream of good news here in Machine Head-land, we are so fucking stoked to be going out with some of our favorite bands, here in the U.S., on what is sure to be THE most brutal metal tour of the Fall! Machine Head, Arch Enemy, Throwdown and Sanctity are going to bring the pain to you motherfuckers, and carnage will have no rules on this tour. Beware The Black Tyranny!!!"

Arch Enemy’s Angela Gossow adds, "Arch Enemy teaming up with Machine Head in the U.S. is a big FUCK YOU to everybody who dwells in the past! We certainly aren't! Instead we’re looking forward to crushing the U.S. together and leaving nothing but a tangled wreck of molten metal in our wake!"

Gossow continues, "As an added bonus for Arch Enemy fans, this will be the first time in three years that the (recently reunited) Amott brothers will be bringing their insane dual-guitar shredding to American soil! I am very excited to get back on stage and celebrate the sheer power of extreme music, all wrapped up in this fantastic tour package!"

"Let freedom ring with a METAL blast!!!"

As previously announced, Machine Head will be headlining their "Black Tyranny Tour" which will feature Arch Enemy who will also perform a headlining set and Throwdown and Sanctity as supporting bands. The tour begins September 7th and runs until October, all confirmed dates are as follows:

9.7 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
9.8 - Las Vegas, NV - Jillian's
9.9 - San Diego, CA - Soma
9.11 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre
9.13 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
9.14 - Houston, TX - Meridian
9.15 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
9.17 - Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
9.18 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
9.19 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans
9.21 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
9.22 - New York, NY - Nokia Theatre
9.23 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
9.24 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
9.26 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
9.27 - Buffalo, NY - Evolution
9.28 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
9.29 - Montreal, QU - The Medley
10.1 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
10.2 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
10.3 - Minneapolis, MN - First Ave
10.5 - Detroit, MI - Harpos
10.6 - Grand Rapids, MI - Orbit Room
10.7 - St. Louis, MO - Pops
10.9 - Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
10.10 - Albequerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
10.12 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
10.13 - Hollywood, CA - Avalon

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Machine Head and Arch Enemy Reveal More Tour Dates

More dates have been released for the upcoming North American “The Black Tyranny Tour” featuring MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY, THROWDOWN, and SANCTITY:

September 7 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
September 8 - Las Vegas, NV @ Jillian’s
September 9 - San Diego, CA @ Soma
September 11 - Tuscon, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
September 13 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
September 14 - Houston, TX @ Meridian
September 15 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
September 17 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
September 18 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
September 19 - Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans
September 21 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
September 22 - New York, NY @ Nokia Theatre
September 23 - Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
September 24 - Norfolk, VA @ NorVa
September 26 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
September 27 - Buffalo, NY @ Evolution
September 28 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
September 29 - Montreal, QC @ The Medley
October 1 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
October 2 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
October 3 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave
October 5 - Detroit, MI @ Harpo’s
October 6 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Orbit Room
October 7 - St. Louis, MO @ Pops
October 9 - Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
October 10 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre
October 12 - San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
October 13 - Hollywood, CA @ Avalon

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Machine Head, Arch Enemy Tour Coming to US

Machine Head and Arch Enemy will team up for a North American tour beginning in early September. Also scheduled to appear on the bill are hardcore band Throwdown and thrashers Sanctity. The following dates have been released so far:

Sep. 07 - Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues
Sep. 08 - Las Vegas, NV @ Jillian's Las Vegas
Sep. 09 - San Diego, CA @ SOMA
Sep. 11 - Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
Sep. 23 - Baltimore, MD @ Sonar

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Machine Head Continues The Black Crusade

Machine Head will be joined by Arch Enemy, Dragonforce, Trivium, and Shadows Fall for the Black Crusade tour throughout Europe this fall. Previously they had only signed on to a handful of Australian dates, but with such an amazing reception at this summer's festivals, decided to stick around.

[Correction: It has been brought to my attention that Machine Head are the headliners of this whole tour and together with Trivium, were instrumental in pulling the whole thing together, hence the title 'The Black Crusade,' drawing from the two bands' current album titles ('The Blackening' and 'The Crusade'). They didn't only sign on for the Aussie dates, as the whole idea of the tour was theirs to start with. Machine Head are headlining the tour, not Arch Enemy as the previous headline may have implied. -deathbringer]

The tour dates are as follows:

Nov. 20 - Glasgow, UK - SECC
Nov. 21 - Manchester, UK - MEN Arena
Nov. 23 - Birmingham, UK - NEC
Nov. 24 - London, UK - Brixton Academy
Nov. 25 - London, UK - Brixton Academy
Nov. 26 - Cardiff, UK - CIA Arena
Nov. 28 - Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
Nov. 29 - Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
Nov. 30 - Amsterdam, Holland - Heineken Music Hall
Dec. 1 - Cologne, Germany - The Palladium
Dec. 2 - Stuttgart, Germany - Messe Congress
Dec. 3 - Munich, Germany - Tonhalle
Dec. 5 - Vienna, Austria - Gasometer
Dec. 6 - Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
Dec. 7 - Winterthur, Switzerland - Eulachhalle
Dec. 9 - Wiesbaden, Germany - Schlachthof
Dec. 10 - Copenhagen, Denmark - KB Halle
Dec. 11 - Stockholm, Sweden - Arenan
Dec. 13 - Tampere, Finland - Old Ice Hall
Dec. 14 - Helsinki, Finland - Old Ice Hall

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Arch Enemy Vocalist Launches Own Website

ARCH ENEMY vocalist Angela Gossow has posted this message on her MySpace page:

"Dear friends,

I am very excited to announce the launch of AngelaGossow.com today, the 4th of July! The site features all my activities with ARCH ENEMY, but also my projects outside ARCH ENEMY, vocal advice, tons of media stuff, etc. If you got cool pictures, wallpapers, magazine scans, online interviews or anything else related to me you want to contribute to this site, please get in contact with my wonderful webmistress Nina, who has also designed (the website).

See you there!

Yours,

Angela"

As reported earlier on METALEATER, ARCH ENEMY's new album, "Rise Of The Tyrant", is scheduled to be released on September 25 through Century Media. Here is the complete track listing:

01. Blood On Your Hands
02. The Last Enemy
03. I Will Live Again
04. In This Shallow Grave
05. Revolution Begins
06. Rise Of The Tyrant
07. The Day You Died
08. Intermezzo Liberté
09. Night Falls Fast
10. The Great Darkness
11. Vultures

Here are the band's upcoming tour dates:

Aug. 18 - Derby, UK - Bloodstock Festival
Aug. 24 - Gemuenden, Germany - Up From The Ground Festival

The Black Crusade Tour (Australia) w/ TRIVIUM and MACHINE HEAD:

Oct. 28 - Perth, Australia - The Metro
Oct. 30 - Adelaide, Australia - The Barton
Oct. 31 - Melbourne, Australia - Festival Hall
Nov. 1 - Sydney, Australia - Luna Park
Nov. 2 - Sydney, Australia - Luna Park
Nov. 3 - Brisbane, Australia - Riverstage

The Black Crusade Tour (Europe) w/ MACHIEN HEAD, TRIVIUM, DRAGONFORCE and SHADOWS FALL:

Nov. 20 - Glasgow, UK - SECC
Nov. 21 - Manchester, UK - MEN Arena
Nov. 23 - Birmingham, UK - NEC
Nov. 24 - London, UK - Brixton Academy
Nov. 25 - London, UK - Brixton Academy
Nov. 26 - Cardiff, UK - CIA Arena
Nov. 28 - Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
Nov. 29 - Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
Nov. 30 - Amsterdam, Holland - Heineken Music Hall
Dec. 1 - Cologne, Germany - The Palladium
Dec. 2 - Stuttgart, Germany - Messe Congress
Dec. 3 - Munich, Germany - Tonhalle
Dec. 5 - Vienna, Austria - Gasometer
Dec. 6 - Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
Dec. 7 - Winterthur, Switzerland - Eulachhalle
Dec. 9 - Wiesbaden, Germany - Schlachthof
Dec. 10 - Copenhagen, Denmark - KB Halle
Dec. 11 - Stockholm, Sweden - Arenan
Dec. 13 - Tampere, Finland - Old Ice Hall
Dec. 14 - Helsinki, Finland - Old Ice Hall

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New Arch Enemy Album Details Revealed

ARCH ENEMY are pleased to announce they have completed work on their new album. The new masterpiece, "Rise Of The Tyrant", is the follow-up to 2005's "Doomsday Machine", the band's most successful album to date. They have once again enlisted the duties of acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (DIMMU BORGIR, IN FLAMES) at Sweden's Studio Fredman, where the band recorded all of their albums through "Wages Of Sin" (2001). Look for "Rise of The Tyrant" everywhere on September 25 and see below for its track listing.

ARCH ENEMY mastermind Michael Amott (guitars) comments on the new album and the upcoming touring activities as follows:

"To all ARCH ENEMY fans! So how does it sound, you ask? Well, I am of the opinion that we have made the 'ultimate ARCH ENEMY album'! To me, this album sounds like the perfect mix of melody and brutality. This album is a an organic and honest statement from the band - it's pure f**king Metal at its absolute best, the ARCH ENEMY way.

Fredrik Nordström did a killer mix on the record – the sound is big and intense! This album has everything that ARCH ENEMY represents in my mind. I can't wait to release it and play these songs live for you, the fans! Actually, we have to start rehearsing at some point this summer. We will be playing a couple of festivals in the U.K. (Bloodstock) and Germany (Up From The Ground). These will be the first shows with my brother Christopher (Amott - guitar) back in the band! We also have to work out how to play these new songs, so we will have a very busy summer with ARCH ENEMY, that's for certain!

The touring plan for ARCH ENEMY will start full on after the summer, and we can confirm we will joining the European 'Black Crusade' tour package with MACHINE HEAD, TRIVIUM, DRAGONFORCE and SHADOWS FALL - yeah, that's a pretty impressive tour. Equally exciting for us is the Australian 'Black Crusade' tour, which we will be doing with TRIVIUM and MACHINE HEAD.

Lot's of other cool touring ideas are flying around at the moment - looks like we also might be visiting places on this planet where ARCH ENEMY has not yet had the pleasure of playing. Let the madness begin."

Here is the complete track listing for "Rise Of The Tyrant":

01. Blood On Your Hands
02. The Last Enemy
03. I Will Live Again
04. In This Shallow Grave
05. Revolution Begins
06. Rise Of The Tyrant
07. The Day You Died
08. Intermezzo Liberté
09. Night Falls Fast
10. The Great Darkness
11. Vultures

Here are the band's upcoming tour dates:

Aug. 18 - Derby, UK - Bloodstock Festival
Aug. 24 - Gemuenden, Germany - Up From The Ground Festival

The Black Crusade Tour (Australia) w/ TRIVIUM and MACHINE HEAD:

Oct. 28 – Perth, Australia - The Metro
Oct. 30 – Adelaide, Australia - The Barton
Oct. 31 – Melbourne, Australia - Festival Hall
Nov. 1 – Sydney, Australia - Luna Park
Nov. 2 – Sydney, Australia - Luna Park
Nov. 3 – Brisbane, Australia - Riverstage

The Black Crusade Tour (Europe) w/ MACHIEN HEAD, TRIVIUM, DRAGONFORCE and SHADOWS FALL:

Nov. 20 – Glasgow, UK - SECC
Nov. 21 – Manchester, UK - MEN Arena
Nov. 23 – Birmingham, UK - NEC
Nov. 24 – London, UK - Brixton Academy
Nov. 25 – London, UK - Brixton Academy
Nov. 26 – Cardiff, UK - CIA Arena
Nov. 28 – Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
Nov. 29 – Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
Nov. 30 – Amsterdam, Holland - Heineken Music Hall
Dec. 1 – Cologne, Germany - The Palladium
Dec. 2 – Stuttgart, Germany - Messe Congress
Dec. 3 – Munich, Germany - Tonhalle
Dec. 5 – Vienna, Austria - Gasometer
Dec. 6 – Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
Dec. 7 – Winterthur, Switzerland - Eulachhalle
Dec. 9 – Wiesbaden, Germany - Schlachthof
Dec. 10 – Copenhagen, Denmark - KB Halle
Dec. 11 – Stockholm, Sweden - Arenan
Dec. 13 – Tampere, Finland - Old Ice Hall
Dec. 14 – Helsinki, Finland - Old Ice Hall

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Arch Enemy "Rise of the Tyrant" Details Reported

According to an unconfirmed report by Hall of Metal, Arch Enemy have set "Rise of the Tyrant" as the title of their follow-up to 2005's "Doomsday Machine", tentatively due on September 25 via Century Media Records. The CD was produced by Fredrik Nordström at the new Studio Fredman in Hyssna, Sweden and will feature artwork by Niklas Sundin of Cabin Fever Media.

This release comes as a satisfied end to the band's scheduled eight-week stint at the notorious metal factory, where they recorded.

Vocalist Angela Gossow previously stated about the upcoming LP, "I experimented quite a bit with doubling vocal lines on the last album, which I now feel kind of took personality and vocal attack away. So this time it's the classic, one-vocal-track, no-frills, no-effects approach."

This album has Arch Enemy reuniting with Nordström, who last worked with the band on 2001's breakthrough "Wages of Sin". "Fredrik produced that record and I think the material we have is a little bit more in that vein," guitarist Michael Amott told Decibel magazine. "It's more intense than what we've seen on the last couple of albums. We went back a little bit to what we did on 'Burning Bridges' and 'Wages of Sin', with more riffs, more melodies, a bit more stuff going on, more action-packed."

"Rise of the Tyrant" track listing:

01. Blood on Your Hands
02. The Last Enemy
03. I Will Live Again
04. In This Shallow Grave
05. Revolution Begins
06. Rise of the Tyrant
07. The Day You Died
08. Intermezzo Liberté (instrumental)
09. Night Falls Fast
10. The Great Darkness
11. Vultures

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Thrash Metal Book To Surface In September

Zonda Books has posted this press release:

Garry Sharpe-Young's latest book, "Thrash Metal", is being readied for publication this September. In addition, Zonda Books publishes Garry's "Death Metal", "Black Metal" and "Power Metal" all before the end of the year. These MusicMight titles replace the 2001 editions, which have consistently ranked number 1 on their Amazon.com searches for five years and more.

Thrash Metal. At first mocked by the Rock traditionalists Thrash would swamp the hard n' heavy world propelling one of its own - METALLICA, to the very pinnacle of Rock's elite.

In the early 80s Thrash breathed new life into the Rock scene providing older acts with a much needed kick. This new force opened the floodgates to armies of teens armed with flying Vs, bullet belts and a sense of purpose that would fuel genres such as Thrashcore, Crossover and technical Speed Metal. Without Thrash there would be no Death Metal, no Black Metal. That explosion of aggression has seen subsequent afterblasts, most recently Europe and South America has seen a genuine renaissance of Thrash Metal.

Without doubt, Thrash Metal still continues to make its mark in the biggest possible way. The "big four" - METALLICA, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX and SLAYER are all documented here in the greatest possible detail with full, up to the minute histories, exclusive photographs and global discographies, which include demos, albums, singles, chart positions, track listings and catalogue numbers. Over 400,000 words leave no stone left unturned in pursuit of knowledge of ex-members, rare recordings and career milestones. The author has interviewed all these major acts. Indeed, he interviewed METALLICA's late Cliff Burton just days before his passing. The early days of MEGADETH are straight from the mouth of Dave Mustaine.

Also covered are the legion of groundbreaking Bay Area acts such as METAL CHURCH, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, DEATH ANGEL and HIRAX. The European thrash explosion of KREATOR, RAGE, DESTRUCTION, SODOM, GRAVE DIGGER and HELLOWEEN is also covered in frightening detail. The Pagan Thrash of SABBAT, the avant garde eccentricity of CELTIC FROST and the Funk Thrash of MORDRED - it's all here. The second wave of thrash with major artists such as SEPULTURA, PANTERA and MACHINE HEAD takes the genre right up to the new breed of Thrashers, now a truly world-wide phenomenon. All examined in depth.

Having achieved its quarter of a century, Thrash Metal is not only alive, it is thriving. If you thought this rawest form of Heavy Metal was consigned to the past this book will deliver a rude awakening! Read the book, buy the records and bang that head!!

The scope of 'Thrash Metal' includes artists such as A.N.I.M.A.L., ABANDONED, ABATTOIR, ACCUSSER, ACID, ACID DRINKERS, ACID REIGN, ACROPHET, AFTERMATH, AGENT STEEL, AGONY, AGRESSOR, AIRDASH, AMEBIX, ANESTHESY, ANGEL WITCH, ANGKOR WAT, ANNIHILATOR, ANTHRAX, ANVIL, ANVIL CHORUS, APOKALYPTIC RAIDS, ARBITRATER, ARCH ENEMY, ARMORED SAINT, ARMOURED ANGEL, ARTILLERY, ASSASSIN, AT WAR, ATHEIST, ATOMIZER, ATOMKRAFT, ATROPHY, AZOTIC REIGN...

And that's just some of the "A"'s!

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Machine Head, Trivium, Arch Enemy To Tour Aust.

Machine Head, Trivium and Arch Enemy have added the following Australian leg to their upcoming "Black Crusade Tour":
October 28th Perth, AUS - The Metro
October 30th Adelaide, AUS - The Barton
October 31st Melbourne, AUS - Festival Hall
November 01st Sydney, AUS - Luna Park
November 02nd Sydney, AUS - Luna Park
November 03rd Brisbane, AUS - Riverstage

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More Dates For Trivium & Machine Head Co-Headliner

More stops have been added to Machine Head and Trivium's upcoming co-headlining "The Black Crusade Tour" with Dragonforce, Shadows Fall and Arch Enemy, the latest include:
November 28th Paris, FRA - Elysee Montmarte
November 29th Paris, FRA - Elysee Montmarte
November 30th Amsterdam, NET - Heineken Music Hall
December 01st Koln, GER - The Palladium
December 02nd Stuttgart, GER - Messe Congress
December 03rd Munich, GER - Tonhalle
December 07th Winterhur, SWI - Eulachhalle
December 09th Wiesbaden, GER - Schlacthof
December 10th Copenhagen, DEN - KB Halle
December 13th Tampere, FIN - Old Ice Hall
December 14th Helsinki, FIN - Old Ice Hall

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The Black Crusade Tour To Hit The UK

THE BLACK CRUSADE tour brings together four of the leading lights in metal for a string of UK arena shows. Headed up by MACHINE HEAD and TRIVIUM, the tour will march through the UK with DRAGONFORCE, ARCH ENEMY and a third special guest act (TBA) in tow.

TRIVIUM's Matt Heafy is equally excited: "It's going to be a really amazing show for the fans. Rarely is there a tour where every single band is such a dominating force in the music world. MACHINE HEAD have always been revolutionary in bringing monumental albums every damn time they put one out; DRAGONFORCE are sweeping (literally and guitar-atively) the entire world with their lightning fast precision and incredibly memorable tracks; and ARCH ENEMY are queen and kings of a metal capable of being so brutal and heavy, yet so melodic and catchy. It's great to look at this line-up purely as a music fan and know that us Triviums are gonna have a fantastic time ourselves, being able to watch some of our favourite bands who also happen to be some of our best friends in the metal world."

The Black Crusade Tour dates confirmed so far include:

Tue 20 Nov Glasgow SECC
Wed 21 Nov Manchester MEN Arena
Fri 23 Nov Birmingham NEC
Sat 24 Nov London Brixton Academy
Sun 25 Nov London Brixton Academy
Mon 26 Nov Cardiff CIA Arena

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Arch Enemy Vocalist Checks In From Studio

Currently busy recording the follow-up to 2005's highly acclaimed "Doomsday Machine" album, ARCH ENEMY found the time to deliver you another update on the recording process. Vocalist Angela Gossow has just finished tracking her vocals and reports in with her personal resume of the recordings so far:

"Hells yeah, I am done with my vocals! I recorded 14 songs in total, faster then ever. Plenty of first takes there, hardly any double vocals, just straight-up into the microphone.

"I experimented quite a bit with doubling vocal lines on the last album, which I now feel kind of took personality and vocal attack away. So this time it's the classic, one-vocal-track, no-frills, no-effects approach. More...

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Watch Arch Enemy's Download Festival Performance

You can now view Arch Enemy's 2006 Download Festival performance online here. The band has recently stated they remain hard at work on their forthcomming album.

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Epica and Kiuas Added To Bloodstock Open Air 2007

Dutch Gothic Metal Band EPICA and Finnish Metallers KIUAS are the latest additions to the line up for this years Bloodstock Open Air. To recap, bands confirmed so far are:

In Flames
Lacuna Coil
Arch Enemy
Testament
Dream Evil
Korpiklaani
Rise To Addiction
Benediction
Wolf
Epica
Kiuas
Memfis
Beyond All Reason

Many more bands to be announced.

As previously reported, the open air leg of this year’s Bloodstock has moved from July 6-7 to August 16-18. The rescheduling also means that the annual indoor part, usually held in September will not be taking place this year. Despite the confusion and disappointment, the event which takes place at Derbyshire’s Catton Hall boasts its strongest line-up yet.

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BOA Changes Dates, Indoor Fest is Cancelled

The open air leg of this year’s Bloodstock has moved from July 6-7 to August 16-18. The rescheduling also means that the annual indoor part, usually held in September will not be taking place this year. Despite the confusion and disappointment, the event which takes place at Derbyshire’s Catton Hall boasts its strongest line-up yet with Swedish royalty In Flames and Arch Enemy alongside thrash legends Testament and Italian goth metallers Lacuna Coil. Other bands confirmed are Dream Evil, Wolf, Korpiklaani, Memfis and Rise To Addiction.

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Gossow Comments On Christopher Amott's Return

ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Angela Gossow has commented on guitarist Christopher Amott's decision to return to the band almost two years after he left the group at the end of the "Doomsday Machine" recording sessions in 2005.

"Yessssss, I can finally blurt it out: HE IS BACK!" she writes on her MySpace page. "Our brother Chris has returned to his rightful place, that is being a guitar hero in ARCH ENEMY! It was hard to sit on the news for all these weeks. 'Cuz really all I wanted to do was running up and down the streets and cry it out loud. It felt so wrong without him, although Fredrik [?kesson] is a wonderful guy and a great talent. But Chris [Amott] and Michael started this band together and they are ARCH ENEMY for me. Their signature guitar work is what got me into this band in the first place. Plus, we missed Chris dearly as a person, as a great friend. He is out of school and back into rock 'n' roll!"

Christopher surprised many by departing ARCH ENEMY at the end of the "Doomsday Machine" recording sessions in 2005, having been in the band for 10 years (starting with ARCH ENEMY at age 18). Christopher followed his urge to see the outside world and find what else is out there apart from music. Having done that, the time is right for him to return to the fold with a newly injected bite and focus and to resume his career.

Commenting on the re-grouping announcement he states: "This is very exciting for me, returning to ARCH ENEMY as a full-time member! Right now we are working on our forthcoming album and I'm very pleased about the way it's turning out. The new songs are fast and furious with lots of melody! To all the people who sent me kind messages while I was out of the band, thank you for your support, it helped me a lot. After this (much needed) two-year break, I'm looking forward to getting back on the road. I hope to see you all later this year!"

ARCH ENEMY has spent the last weeks locked in intense rehearsals at its homebase in Halmstad, Sweden, putting the final touches to the new material and integrating Christopher on the new songs for the forthcoming studio album.

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Christopher Amott Rejoins Arch Enemy

Arch Enemy are pleased to be able to announce the return of original guitarist Christopher Amott. The band, having finished an intense 18-month touring cycle all over the world promoting the Doomsday Machine album and Live Apocalypse DVD, are currently busy working on songs for their new studio album.

Christopher surprised many by departing Arch Enemy at the end of the Doomsday Machine recording sessions in 2005, having been in the band for 10 years (starting with Arch Enemy at age 18). Christopher followed his urges to see the world and find what else is out there apart from music. Having done that, the time is now right for him to return to the fold with a newly injected desire and focus and to resume his career.

Christopher states, "This is very exciting for me, returning to Arch Enemy as a fulltime member! Right now we are working on our forthcoming album, and I'm very pleased about the way it's turning out. The new songs are fast and furious with lots of melody! To all the people who sent me kind messages while I was out of the band, thank you for your support; it helped me a lot. After this (much needed) two-year break, I'm looking forward to getting back on the road. I hope to see you all later this year!" More...

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Metal's Darkside Vol. 2 Details and E-card

On this the 2nd volume of Metal’s Dark Side, sexy host Jasmin St. Claire guides you through even more uncensored videos, intense interviews, and extreme bonus footage. From back stage at the Key Club in L.A., to the NAMM Music Conference and other major summer music festivals, St. Claire invades the minds of metal legends such as Rick Hunolt & Gary Holt (Exodus), Sharlee D’Angelo (Arch Enemy), Paul Romanko & Brian Fair (Shadows Fall), Trevor Strand & Brian Eschbach (The Black Dahlia Murder) and more.

The track listing follows:

• Shadows Fall - Interview with Paul Romanko & Brian Fair


• Suffocation - Interview with Terrance Hobbs & Frank Mullen Suffocation - Video: “Surgery Of Impalement”


• Exodus - Interview with Rick Hunolt & Gary Holt Exodus - Video: “War Is My Shepherd”


• Deconstruct - Interview with Vanessa, Joe & Skitz Deconstruct - Live Footage: “Deeper Down”


• The Black Dahlia Murder - Interview with Trevor Strand & Brian Eschbach


• Arch Enemy - Interview with Sharlee D’Angelo

Bonus Footage:

• Fight Paris - Video: “Complete Heat”


• Firewind - Video: “Tyranny”


• Suffocation - Bonus Interview

The DVD, which runs 71 minutes total, was slated to hit the streets January 30. An e-card for "Metal's Darkside Vol. 2 - The Deeply Disturbed" has also been posted online.

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