Metal News for November 28, 2008
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17 news articles posted on this day.
Mortum Posts New Music Online
Mortum have issued the following update on their MySpace page:
"We have just put up 5 out of the 8 tracks that will be featured on our debut full length 'Awakening of the Primordial Spirit.' This will be the last batch of tracks up for awhile or till at least the album is eventually released."
"The tracks now up are...
Endless Depression
Prophecizing the Fall of Mankind
Rain
Lost and Empty
Awakening of the Primordial Spirit."
Ventriloquist Signs To 13Star Records
13Star Records recently announced the signing of Lancaster, PA metal band Ventriloquist. Their self-titled debut record, recorded and produced by Carson Slovak at Century Studios, will be available everywhere February 10, 2009.
In the meantime, you can check out some of their material on their MySpace page.
Twisted Sister Posts New Video Online
Heavy metal legends Twisted Sister has posted the new video online for the song, "I'll Be Home For Christmas" online. The song features the vocal contributions of Lita Ford and you can check it out below. More...
Volbeat Added To Wacken Open Air
Danish rock band Volbeat has been confirmed to perform at Germany's infamous, Wacken Open Air festival. The event takes place from July 30th- August 1st next year.
The lineup for Wacken Open Air is as follows:
AMON AMARTH
CALLEJON
CATHEDRAL
EINHERJER
EPICA
GWAR
HAMMERFALL
IN EXTREMO
IN FLAMES
KAMPFAR
KORPIKLAANI
MACHINE HEAD
NAPALM DEATH
NEVERMORE
AXEL RUDI PELL
TRISTANIA
WALLS OF JERICHO
Kataklysm Posts "Blood In Heaven" Video Online
Kataklysm has uploaded their new music video for the song, "Blood In Heaven." You can check it out below. The song is the second to be released from their latest album, "Prevail," which was released in May of this year. More...
Luna Mortis Posts New Song Online
The southern Wisconsin quintet, LUNA MORTIS, is readying their Century Media debut full-length offering, "The Absence." The album runs the gamut; encompassing everything from captivating melodies, technical precision and engaging hooks. Produced by the acclaimed Jason Suecof (All That Remains, Trivium), "The Absence" is set for a February 10th North American release.
You can stream the new song, "Never Give In," on the band's MySpace page.
Mary Zimmer (vocals) further states: "Hi everyone, just an update, we've uploaded one new song from our upcoming album The Absence. It's called 'Never Give In' and it's definitely one of our favorites from the new disc. We hope you'll all enjoy the new music and we can't wait until the album is out Feb. 10th! More new things are on the way, like photos, a new layout and our 3rd studio video from our recording sessions, so keep your eyes on our MySpace page for more to come."
Sanctification Posts Fourth "Making Of" Video
SANCTIFICATION has posted the fourth and final video of the series of "The Making Of Black Reign" behind-the-scenes video footage. In this final episode, watch how Dark Funeral frontman Emperor Magus Caligula arranges and lays down his guest vocals on "Storm," the closing track on the "Black Reign" album. You can watch the video below.
Since the completion of their latest effort "Black Reign," SANCTIFICATION has decided to showcase the happenings and going-ons behind the closed doors of Sweden's Abyss Studio.
A series of "SANCTIFICATION Studio Diary" will be shown throughout the next couple of months, taking a close encounter and detailed insight into the process of recording the "Black Reign" album, with Tommy and Peter TÃĪgtgren guarding the helm at the console desk. More...
Satyricon Confirmed For Bloodstock Open Air
Norwegian black metal legends Satyricon are the latest act to be confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air festival which will be held in Derbyshire, England from Augus 14th-16th. The festival will also feature performances from Saxon, Sabaton, Candlemass, Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, The Haunted, Turisas, Wintersun and Katatonia.
Dark Tranquility Issues Post-Tour Message
Swedish metal act Dark Tranquility has posted the following message online:
"The Scandinavian leg of the tour, under the Close-up Made Us Do It flag is now complete.
"Thanks to ENGEL and DEAD BY APRIL for great company and great shows. Also, huge salutations to our beloved crew for making all of this possible and of course to all you people sometimes traveling very long distances to attend the gigs.
"Photos and video clips will be posted here as soon as time permits."
Iron Maiden Announces Brazillian Shows
In March of next year, legendary heavy metal band Iron Maiden will be heading to Brazil for five shows as part of a South American tour. This will be the final part of the bands, "Somewhere Back In Time" tour before they enter the studio to record their fifteenth studio album.
The tour dates are as follows:
March
12 - Manaus, Brazil - Sambrodromo
14 - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - Apoteose
15 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Autdromo de Interlagos
18 - Recife, Brazil - Estdio Municipal
20 - Brasilia, Brazil - Brasilia Camping
Evita Signs To Basick Records
British metal act Evita has been announced as the latest signings to Basick Records. The band will be recording their debut album in December and January with producer Chuck Creese who has previously produced the likes of Trigger The Bloodshed, Shadow Law and Burning Skies.
Sacred Reich Confirmed For Hellfest
Reunited thrash metal act Sacred Reich has announced that they will be performing at Hellfest in France next year. The festival takes place from June 19th- 21st and also boasts a lineup featuting Heaven And Hell, Anthrax, Amon Amarth, Orange Goblin Cathedral, Manowar, God Forbid, Gorgoroth and Stratovarius. More bands will be announced soon.
Evile Announces April Headlining UK Tour
UK thrashers, Evile, have announced a UK tour in April 2009. Support has yet to be confirmed. The dates are as follows:
4/15 - Birmingham UK, Academy
4/16 - Newcastle UK, Academy 2
4/17 - Manchester UK, Academy 3
4/18 - Dublin IRE, Fibber Magees
4/19 - Cork IRE, An Cruiscin Lan
4/20 - Glasgow UK, Barfly
4/23 - London UK, Underworld
4/24 - Hammerfest UK, Prestatyn
4/26 - Leeds UK, tbc
4/27 - Nottingham UK, tbc
Blaze Bayley Has Customized Bike Stolen
Blaze Bayley's official website has posted the following message online:
"As you may or may not know, Blaze is a member of his very own Black Bike Club as he rides his customised Virago 1100, which is....of course...black. Among the other members is myself who rides a Moto Guzzi California 1100, which is, of course, white. While this may actually stretch the apparent membership criteria of a 'Black Bike Club' I prefer to think of myself as the Lone Ranger atop his trusty steed 'Silver', as opposed to Blaze's Tonto.
"Anyway.....that's not my point. Blaze's bike was stolen from outside his house on Monday night. This is (and you riders out there will understand) one of the scummiest, lowest, dirtiest things that could happen. Fortunately, the bike has been recovered by the Police and is soon to be back home where the beast belongs.
"However, we would still very much like to know who did it, as we would like to discuss the event with the perpetrator(s). If anybody hears anything about this matter.....could you please let us know?"
Orange Goblin To Enter The Studio In May
Orange Goblin will enter a recording studio in London at the end of May 2009 to record what will be their 7th studio album and first for new label Candlelight.
Production on this one will be handled by Sanford Parker who has recently produced albums by the likes of NACHTMYSTIUM, LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR, PELICAN, RWAKE, UNEARTHLY TRANCE, VENEMOUS CONCEPT, MINSK, BURIED AT SEA and more.
Orange Goblin vocalist Ben Ward said, "We are excited at the prospect of working with Sanford, we are all big fans of his work with bands like Pelican, Nachtmystium, and Lair Of The Minotaur, and I'm sure he will add a new element to what we do in Orange Goblin. It's inspiring to work with someone new that 'gets' exactly what we are about and Sanford's enthusiasm to work with us made him an obvious choice!"
The album should be due for release in September 2009.
Napalm Death Confirmed For Wacken Open Air 2009
Godfathers of grindcore, Napalm Death are the latest act to be confirmed for the infamous Wacken Open Air festival in Germany next year. The lineup for the festival so far is as follows:
AMON AMARTH
CALLEJON
CATHEDRAL
EINHERJER
EPICA
GWAR
HAMMERFALL
IN EXTREMO
IN FLAMES
KAMPFAR
KORPIKLAANI
MACHINE HEAD
NAPALM DEATH
NEVERMORE
AXEL RUDI PELL
TRISTANIA
WALLS OF JERICHO
Tickets include:
- free parking (for any vehicle like car, motorbike, camper van or caravan)
- free camping - right next to the vehicle for the W:O:A feeling (if the weather conditions are good enough).
- like always there are no limits as to how many drinks or how much food you may take to the parking and camping grounds
- only lawn, direct paths to the festival grounds (if the weather conditions are good enough)
- shuttle to the Wacken and Schenefeld swimming pools.
- rubbish will be collected and disposed of free of charge by us - no fee for you
- festival stickers
- free CD
- diverse top quality surprises = Full Metal Bag
- and much more......
Gene Simmons Confirms New KISS Album
Gene Simmons, the iconic bassist for the rock band KISS has confirmed that the band are writing new material and will be entering the studio next year with a likely summer release. The album will be produced by frontman Paul Stanley and the band will do a limited North American run to support the release.
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