Emerald City Deathfest Announced

The Emerald City Deathfest will take place on Sunday, November 16th at Studio Seven in Seattle, WA. Doors open at 2pm and tickets are $18 in advance. Here's the line-up:

The Facelss
Born Of Osiris
Shai Hulud
Decrepit Birth
Abigail Williams
Veil Of Maya
Neuraxis
After The Burial
Burning The Masses
No Living Witness
TBA

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Hear Misery Index's "Traitors" Online

MISERY INDEX sees an international release of their brand new album "Traitors" today, Monday October 6th. The album can be completely streamed at Fairtilizer.com.

MISERY INDEX is expected to head off on an extensive European tour at the beginning of 2009 together with HATE ETERNAL. A complete listing of confirmed MISERY INDEX tour dates and info on this tour will be made available shortly via Relapse Records.

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Textures Films Video For "Awake"

Textures will be filming a video clip for their song "Awake" from the band's current album "Silhouettes." The video clip will be directed and filmed by Dutch Filmmaker Rob Hodselaar who has been responsible for numerous documentaries as well as videoclips of Dutch artists GEM and Room Eleven. The production will be handled by David Leite from Hazazah.

For the videoclip the band received a generous grant from the Dutch TAX Videoclip Fund, which will give the band the opportunity to film a videoclip exactly as they had in mind, with minimal budget restrictions.

The video will be shot beginning of October and it is expected to premiere at the end of October/early November.

Meanwhile the band has posted the song Awake on their MySpace page.

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Fucked Up To Play Free 12-Hour Show in New York

To celebrate the release of "The Chemistry Of Common Life," in stores tomorrow, Fucked Up will be playing live for twelve hours straight at a storefront in New York City.

On Tuesday, October 14, from 2PM until 2 AM, the band will be playing a twelve-hour show at the Rogan store at the corner of Bowery and Bond. Admission is free. All ages are welcome to attend, though the free alcohol will be limited to those 21 and over. Additionally, a free limited-edition 7? of “Royal Swan” will be given away to the first batch of attendees, with a second allotment given away at a later time in the show to be announced.

Special guests will be joining the band on stage to help them through this marathon, including the Vivian Girls, John Joseph, Matt Sweeney, Chain Gang, Mobb Deep, Ryan Sawyer from Tall Firs, Jeff Jensen, David Cross, John Cale, K-Taro, Chris Doherty, E.K., DJ Chris, DJ Anarki, Michael Gira, members of the Australian Scapa Flow, Jeanne Bovet, Gods & Queens, Akon, The Edge, Ben Blackwell, Russell Simins, the Boogie, and some megastars yet to be revealed.

In related Fucked Up news, the band has revealed to Revolver Magazine their most fucked up concert experiences, which is a fairly entertaining read.

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The Haunted, All That Remains To Co-Headline Tour

The Haunted has announced a be co-headlining European tour with All That Remains in 2009. Here are the confirmed tour dates:

17-Jan UK Nottingham Rescue rooms
19-Jan UK Birmingham Academy
20-Jan UK Glasgow Garage
21-Jan UK Manchester Academy
23-Jan UK Brighton Concorde 2
24-Jan UK London London Astoria 2
26-Jan DE Stuttgart Die Röhre
27-Jan DE Bochum Matrix
29-Jan DE Hamburg Knust
04-Feb DK Copenhagen Pumpehuset
05-Feb DE Berlin Magnet
06-Feb DE Leipzig Conne Island
07-Feb CZ Prague Abaton
08-Feb AT Wien Arena
10-Feb IT Milan Zoe Club
11-Feb CH Winterthur Salzhaus
12-Feb DE Trier Exhaus
13-Feb NL Amsterdam Melkweg
14-Feb FR Paris Noveau Casino
15-Feb B Brussels AB Box
17-Feb RU Moscow Toschka Club
18-Feb RU St Petersburg Orlandina

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Iced Earth Announces 11 New Tour Dates

American metal band ICED EARTH has announced the continuation of their current "North American Crucible" with 11 more shows in the US and Canada in November. "People kept on reaching out to us and questioned why we weren't coming to their cities - well, here's your answer! I cannot wait to see more Minions out at these shows!" says Jon Schaffer.

Support on these dates will come from Divine Heresy (main support) and Early Man (opening act).

After the overwhelming success of the "CHILD OF THE WICKED"-VIP packages, ICED EARTH has decided to give their fans the chance to get close to the band again and are offering VIP-PACKAGES for all below shows starting tomorrow, October 7, 2008 at this location. More...

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Fordirelifesake Announces Final Show

Detroit, Michigan's Fordirelifesake has reportedly called it quits. Originally formed in 1999, the band has released material with Thorp Records and Forge Again Records, among others. The group's final show is scheduled for November 28th at the Magic Stick in Detroit.

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Adversary Posts New E-card Online

Virginia's ADVERSARY, who just recently announced their signing to Trustkill Records, has just launched a complete album preview of their debut album "Singularity," in stores and online November 11, 2008.

Hailing from Manassas, Virginia's childhood friends, William Clapp, Brad Ryder, Kenny Harrison, Justin Green, and Daniel Tidwell infuse a distinctly American sensibility into their groove heavy brand of metal. Look for the bands Trustkill debut Singularity to hit on November 11, 2008. Recorded at Assembly Line Studios in Vienna, Virginia with Kevin "131" Gutierrez (Raven/Dysrhythmia) behind production, Singularity delivers ten tracks of intense, riff-heavy, metal.

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Flaw Announces Tour Dates with The Dreaming

Flaw will begin a tour with The Dreaming and Displaced on October 31st. The tour dates are as follows:

October 31st in Lima, OH @ Harrys Hideaway
November 1st in Battle Creek, MI @ Planet Rock
November 02nd in Michigan Center, MI @ Motorheads
November 6th in Camp Hill, PA @ Gullifty’s Underground
November 7th in Baltimore, MD @ Fletchers
November 8th in Fayetteville, NC @ Jesters
November 21st in Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
November 22nd in Sandusky, OH @ The Underground
November 25th in Mokena, IL @ The Pearl Room
December 5th in Dallas, TX @ Firewater
December 7th in Laredo, TX @ Club Tonic
December 12th in Phoenix, AZ @ The Sets
December 14th in Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go
December 31st in Maplewood, MN @ Club Rock

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General Surgery Reveals New Album Details

General Surgery has released the following statement:

“ As of today (2nd of October), we have once again entered the filthy and repulsive confinements of Off Beat Studio to record our 2nd still untitled full length album. 20 songs will be recorded, and we'll pick the best material to surface on the release. Some new titles to be included are Plexus Necrosis, Exotoxic Septicity, Necronomics and Ichor. Due to scheduling conflicts, the new effort will be self-produced and will not utilize the services of Fred Estby as previously reported.

"We hope to finish the recording by mid November and the release is scheduled for Feb/March 2009. More news on the album and possible sound snippets as we progress."

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Pelican Is Robbed In Rome

The band Pelican issued the following statement pertaining to a robbery that they were victims to two days ago:

"Our otherwise excellent tour of Europe hit a severe stroke of bad luck this week. Two days ago we had a spare half hour to spend in Rome before heading to the venue, so we decided to go see the Coliseum. We parked nearby and went to take a brief twenty minute walk around the area. When we returned to our van we found that it had been broken into, despite being parked on a major street in broad daylight. Four bags were stolen, the contents including computers, passports, wallets, ipods, our soundguy's microphone collection, and, most devastatingly, a number of personal journals and two portable recording devices containing hours of song ideas that are now lost forever.

"The calculated loss of this theft is several thousands of dollars. Unfortunately our band only earns us a very meager living and some of us are already in the hole from years of trying to make a living as musicians. This incident therefore poses a devastating loss and puts us in a very compromised financial position. Although we realize that there is a worldwide financial crisis going on, if there are those of you who have the means and desire to help out our gratitude would run deeper than words could express. We've set up a Paypal account at the address pelicanrobbed@gmail.com. Anything you can offer, even simple condolences, would go a long way. Thanks so much for reading."

There has been no indication that the band will halt their current European tour.

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Exodus To Perform Entire "Bonded By Blood" Album

Bay Area thrash metal legends Exodus will be performing a very special show in Seattle, Washington on November 12th at El Corazon, whereby they will perform their classic debut album, "Bonded By Blood" in it's entirety. No details have been given yet whether this will be a one off setlist or if the band plans on doing this on all forthcoming tour dates to promote the bands new offering, "Let There Be Blood" which is a re-recording of the classic "Bonded By Blood."

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Scars On Broadway Cancels Tour

Scars On Broadway has announced that they will be cancelling all tour dates aswell as their appearance on the Jimmy Kemmel show with no plans to reschedule. Apparantly, the reason given is that singer/guitarist Daron Malakian doesn't feel that his heart is into touring at the present time.

Scars On Broadway sold just under 24,000 copies of their debut album this year and features System Of A Down members Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan.

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Dour Cursiva Calls It Quits, Members Form New Band

Rhode Island metal band Dour Cursiva is calling it quits and three of its members will be forming a new band. In the bands own words:

"Dour Cursiva is calling it quits. Due to recent member changes, which were left unannounced until now, along with a general refocus of musical direction, the rest of us remaining decided that it would be best to retire the Dour Cursiva name. We leave this project with no ill will toward anyone, and nothing but the best experiences behind. We have no plans of playing a final show as Dour Cursiva.

"Thank you to David Cavalieri, Kevin Pires, Joe Valerio, Eric Zabinski, and Josh Aguiar for their effort and involvement in Dour. Thank you to Ethan and Hold True Recordings for all of his hard work and dedication in supporting the release of "Voices Through Wires." We are very proud of that album and encourage you to pick it up through Ethan at http://www.holdtrue.com. Thanks to Ian van Opijnen for his help in making that album sound the way it does.

"We could thank a million and one people and bands for supporting us, encouraging us, hooking us up with shows, creating artwork or taking pictures for us, or just being solid friends throughout the whole deal. It would be long-winded and self-indulgent. So, thank you to everyone who supported us or shared in this experience with us.

"Expect a new website with a sort of retrospective of our various stages of a band to be posted when get down to that."

Dour Cursiva was:

Jake Neves - V
Ryan Murphy-D
David Cavalieri-G
Brian Williams-G

and:
Kevin Pires-V
Joe Valerio-B
Josh Aguiar-V
Eric Zabinski-D

David Cavalieri's also wrote a personal farewell: More...

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The Binary Code Reveals New Album Details

NJ deathcore band, The Binary Code, have issued the following update about their upcoming full length album:

"We are going to be stationed at Planet U.P. Productions in Hackensack, New Jersey for the month of November."

"To give you all an idea of what we're recording, we've decided to put together the track-listing (track order may vary / track titles may change):

1. Void
2. the Story
3. Illusory (new)
4. Ghost Planet
5. Awaiting Necropolis (new)
6. Suspensions of Disbelief (new)
7. Lack of Curiosity
8. *untitled* (new)
9. Mechanical Seas
10. Artists Rendering (formerly known as "Artist")
11. Devoid (new)
12. Sin (Stone Temple Pilots cover)" More...

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Vedonist Signs To Metabolic Records

Metabolic Records has announced the signing of Polish thrashing death metal band Vedonist. The label will release their second studio album, entitled "The World Of Reversed Decalogue," which contains eight tracks of "intense, technical death metal topped of with well executed melodic lead work."

You can check out some of the band's material on their MySpace page.

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Strike First Records Returns, Announces New Bands

Strike First Records has returned after a more than one year hiatus. Here's a message from the label:

"It is a pleasure to announce the newly re-formed Strike First Records. Although the look and roster is new, the goal is the same as it was before: to develop the next generation of heavy bands! In 2006, we decided to take a break on Strike First Records and re-focus our time and energy exclusively into the bands on Facedown Records roster. Well, after 2 years of down time, we've had plenty of time to think about re-launching Strike First and making it better than ever. That time is now and we are excited to announce the first 3 bands signed to the newly formed label.

"HOPE FOR THE DYING is as metal as it gets and hail from Jonesboro, IL. Their self-titled full length album will be the first album we are releasing and will be available on November 25. THE GREAT COMMISSION are turning Southern California upside down with their live show and in your face music and ministry. They will be recording their debut full length at the end of 2008 for an early 2009 release. THROUGH SOLACE are part of the Wales, UK hardcore scene and have released an EP on Holdfast Records. They will be releasing their debut full length with us in early 2009. They have some US dates planned in support of their EP, so make sure to check those out in our tours section. More info can be found on all of these artists by clicking on the Artists section so check that out.

"With a new and refined focus on developing artists in this day and age, this new wave of Strike First releases will be available worldwide through iTunes and other digital distributors like Amazon MP3, Shockhound and more. However, we are not simply focusing on being a "digital only" label as all releases will also be available as limited edition, environmentally friendly physical packaging that is free of plastic jewel cases. These physical copies of all the releases will be available online on the Facedown / Strike First store, as well as other select .com sites (interpunk, smartpunk, revhq.com, bestbuy.com, fye.com, etc…) and of course at all of the bands shows.

"Thank you to everyone that has made this possible and for your support over the years!"

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