Made Out Of Babies To Perform On Fearless TV

Brooklyn's MADE OUT OF BABIES will be returning to Fearless Music TV this Saturday, December 20th to perform "Buffalo." The show is broadcast on Fox 5 in New York at 12:30am Saturday night, and is syndicated around the country. Check your local listings for more details.

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Persistense Signs To Deity Down Records

PERSISTENSE (not a spelling error but a contraction of 'to persist' and 'intense') has found a spot on the roster of DEITY DOWN RECORDS. The band, hailing from Den Bosch, Netherlands, will see their debut full-length album available as of the summer of 2009.

According to the label, "Stefan van Vugt (Vocals), Ralf van der Horst (Guitars), Jacques Maas (Guitars), Mark de Haas (Bass) and Bram Trommelen (Drums) offer a blend of Metal, influenced by the likes of Pantera, Lamb Of God and Machine Head that can best be described as intense and groovy without boundaries." The guys have the songs "Sick World" and "Progress" from a recently self-released promo online at the Persistense MySpace page.

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Dimmu Borgir Fuel TV Performance Videos Online

Footage from DIMMU BORGIR's appearance on Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit" is now available online at Fuel TV and below (after the jump).

The recent "Blackest Of The Black" tour with Danzig helped support DIMMU BORGIR's latest 2DVD+CD titled "The Invaluable Darkness," which debuted at no. 5 on the Nielsen SoundScan "Top DVD Music Videos" chart in mid-October.

It was also the band's last North American tour promoting their eighth studio album, In Sorte Diaboli, which debuted on Billboard's Top Independent Albums chart at no. 2, on the Top 200 Albums chart at no. 43, and has sold over 66,000 copies in the U.S. More...

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Opeth Cancels Helsinki Show Due To Illness

Swedish progressive death metal act Opeth has been forced to cancel their show tonight in Helsinki. A posting from frontman Michael Akerfeldt explaining the cancellation reads as follows:

"Helsinki, forgive me!

"Well, it fucking sucks, I got laryngitis and my voice is fucked up! We're ready for the show, went with the ferry and that night was just horrible. Had a fever and thought I was gonna cough my lungs out. The next day after virtually no sleep my voice was like 3 voices in one, it sounded like something off The Excorcist, and I mean that in a bad way.

"Writing this I feel so bad we had to cancel because I fucking LOVE Helsinki and playing in Finland overall. I'm so sorry!! Please let us make it up to you. We'll schedule another day for a show there as soon as possible. Don't know how it works with the tix and everything but I guess calling the venue is the best idea. More...

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Blessed By A Broken Heart Bassist Arrested

Blessed By A Broken Heart has revealed in a video update that their bassist, Tyler Hoare was imprisoned in Scotland over the past weekend. The bassist was seemingly involved in an altercation with a security guard who allegedly injured a female fan. You can watch the video message below.

The band has also announced a string of North American tour dates which are as follows:

January
16 - The Attic - Dayton, OH
17 - The Hayloft - Detroit, MI
18 - Xtreme Wheels - Buffalo, NY
19 - The Haunt - Yonkers, NY
21 - Valentine's - Albany, NY
22 - Crocodile Rock - Allentown, PA
23 - Harmony Grange - Wilmington, DE
24 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA
25 - The Mainstage - Pompton Lakes, NJ
26 - Peppermint Beach Club - Virginia Beach, VA
27 - The 7 Venue - Douglasville, GA
28 - The Orpheum - Tampa, FL
29 - Fuel - Jacksonville, FL
30 - The High Ground - New Orleans, LA
31 - White Rabbit - San Antonio, TX

February
1 - Java Jazz - Houston, TX
2 - The Compound - Corpus Christi, TX
4 - Chic's - El Paso, TX
5 - TBA - Phoenix, AZ
6 - Soma - San Diego, CA
7 - Chain Reaction - Anaheim, CA
8 - The Whisky - Los Angeles, CA More...

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Apocalyptica Confirmed For Bloodstock 2009

Finnish symphonic inspired metal act Apocalyptica has been confirmed as the latest band for the Bloodstock Open Air Festival which will be held at Catton Hall, Walton on Trent in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. Fans in Britain should also note that this will be their only performance in the U.K. in 2009. Other bands on the bill include Saxon, Satyricon, Amon Amarth, Sabaton, Crandlemass, Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, The Haunted, Turisas, Wintersun and Katatonia.

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Ramesses Announces European Tour Dates

RAMESSES have announced tour dates with UNEARTHLY TRANCE. The tour dates are as follows:

4/4 - Belgium / Hasselt / Muziekodroom (with SerpentCult)
4/5 - Netherlands / Arnhem / Willemeen (with SerpentCult)
4/6 - Germany / Hamburg / MarktHalle
4/7 - Sweden / Gothenburg / Underjorden
4/8 - Sweden TBC
4/10 - Sweden TBC
4/11 - Germany / Berlin / Red Rooster
4/12 - Germany / Nuernberg / Kunstverein
4/13 - France TBC
4/14 - UK TBC
4/15 - UK / Manchester / Star & Garter
4/16 - UK / Newcastle / Trillians
4/17 - UK / Glasgow / 13th Note (with Black Sun)
4/18 - UK / Birmingham / BUSK
4/19 - UK / London / Underworld (with Black Sun)

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Suicidal Angels Parts Ways With Bassist Sotiris

Greek thrash metal act Suicidal Angels has posted the following message online:

"We regretfully announce that our bass player Sotiris decided to leave the band due to personal reasons.

"It was a tough decision and he struggled for months before making it, but in the end he just believed it to be the best choice.

"Sotiris joined the band in 2006 and was the band's bass player for many important concerts and all European tours up to now. He also was part of the line-up for the band's debut album, Eternal Domination, and can be seen performing on stage in Suicidal Angels' upcoming DVD, Live Domination, and various videos uploaded on YouTube. Together with the rest of the band, he tried hard to promote Suicidal Angels' music and helped make the group a better live act. More...

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Primordial To Film Dublin Show For DVD Release

Irish doom metal act Primordial will be filming a show in Dublin, Ireland on January 24th at the Button Factory. A message from vocalist Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill reads as follows:

"There has been rumours flying around about the show we are doing on January 24th in Dublin but we can confirm now that it will be pro-filmed for a possible DVD release.

"The last show in January of this year did sell out so if you want to be part of what promises to be another memorable milestone in our history we would recommend that you get a ticket in advance for this one. I know quite a few people got turned away last time and the band would hate if people have made the effort to travel from abroad especially without a ticket and didn't get in...

"There will be loads of new merch and a special show t-shirt as well... not to mention our old friends from MOURNING BELOVETH playing their first Dublin show for their colossal new album and in our opinion Ireland's brightest young new band DARKEST ERA opening.

"Be there..."

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The Haunted Shoots Video For "Trenches"

Swedish metal act The Haunted has completed work on their new music video for the song, "Trenches." The song comes from the bands latest album, "Versus" which preiously spawned the single, "Moronic Colossus."

A posting from the band reads as follows:

"We have finished the shoot for 'Trenches' with director Daniel Larsson. Expected premiere is set for January 2009. We will update the site soon with some photos / videos from the set.

"'Til then!"

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Whiplash Signs To Pulverized Records

Reunited New Jersey thrash metal act Whiplash has signed a new record deal with Pulverized Records. The label will release the bands comeback album, "Unborn Again" around July of next year if all goes as planned, with recording expected to begin in March. The album will also include a free bonus DVD which will chronicle the the recording of the new album.

Guitarist/vocalist Tony Portaro states: "We are thrilled to be working with Calvin and everyone at Pulverised Records. Their enthusiasm surrounding the Unborn Again project is unmatched by any of the labels that we have worked with in the past. It will also be my pleasure to work side by side with the Harris Johns and although the actual recording of Unborn Again will not begin until March of 2009, we are eagerly anticipating mixing and mastering with him at Spiderhouse in April."

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Cradle Of Filth Announces Australian Tour

British black metal act Cradle Of Filth will be heading to Australia next year in what is being dubbed the "Godspeed On The Devil's Down Under" tour. The band hasn't performed in Australia since the year 2000.

The tour dates are as follows:

May 22 - Perth, Australia @ Metro City
May 24 - Adelaide, Australia @ Adelaide
May 26 - Melbourne, Australia @ Palace Theatre
May 28 - Sydney, Australia @ The Metro
May 31 - Brisbane, Australia @ The Arena

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Watch Skindred's Acoustic Performance Online

This past Thursday, SKINDRED played an acoustic set at the AT&T Performance Studio on WJRR 101FM in Orlando, Florida. Video of the band performing stellar renditions of their new single, "Trouble," and "Pressure" can be viewed online at this location.

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Misery Index Premieres "Traitor" Video

MISERY INDEX saw the online premiere of their video for "Traitors," the title track from their brand new album, this weekend via HeadbangersBlog.com and its televised premiere on this weekend's (12/13) edition of Headbanger's Ball, which airs every Saturday night on MTV2. The "Traitors" video was shot in Philadelphia, PA with director David Brodsky for My Good Eye.

MISERY INDEX is currently on tour alongside THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and SOILENT GREEN through eastern Canada. MISERY INDEX will follow-up this tour with a six-week European tour that will include a month alongside HATE ETERNAL in the mainland followed by a headlining run in the U.K. A complete listing of MISERY INDEX tour dates can be found below with more to be announced soon.

Three new tracks taken from Traitors, "Ghosts Of Catalonia," "Traitors," and "Occupation," can also be heard now via the band's MySpace page.

Here are the latest Misery Index tour dates: More...

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Virginia's Heart Of Winter Fest Lineup Finalized

Richmond, Virginia's first Heart of Winter Fest now has a finalized line-up, primarily consisting of black metal, doom, heavy metal and grind bands. The three-day event will run from December 18th - 20th, with the schedule as follows:

Thursday, December 18th @ Nara Japan (1309 W. Main St.) - 9pm - $6
Valkyrie
Human Smoke
The Return (Bathory cover band)
+ heavy metal karaoke

Friday, December 19th @ Alley Katz (10 Walnut Alley) - 7pm - $10
Battlemaster
Bastard Sapling
Tombs
Infernal Stronghold
Cough
Antietam

Saturday, December 20th @ Rocks (1814 E. Main St.) - 5:30pm - $12
Withered
Evoken
Woe
Inter Arma
Black Anvil
Neckbrace
Withersoul
Ravn

Fest organizers comment: "This fest is going to be a hell of a time (with) a slew of badass Richmond bands and sick as hell out of town bands! This is the first time a fest like this has happened in RVA to my knowledge. One of our biggest goals with this beast of a fest is to keep it DIY. We want to do it yearly and I'm hoping you can all help it grow. If you come and show your support for your friends, the music, the bands, winter, whatever... I'm considering everyone involved in the first year to be the OG's of the fest!"

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Vanmakt Reveals Art and Trackisting For New Album

Swedish black metallers VANMAKT have revealed the cover art and tracklisting for their new opus entitled "Ad Luciferi Regnum."

The tracklisting for "Ad Luciferi Regnum" is as follows:

1. The Second Key
2. Brethren Of Lucifer
3. Endless Myth
4. Re-Incarnating Hatred
5. Ad Luciferi Regnum
6. Id XIII Inferni
7. The Ascension
8. Beneath The Moor
9. Written In Blood

Mixed and mastered by Tore Stjerna at the infamous Necromorbus Studio in Sweden, this second album will be in the similiar vein as the debut "Vredskapta Mörkersagor," only faster. The official release date will be announced very soon.

As previously reported, you can check out the title track from the album on the band's MySpace page.

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Slayer, Manson And More Rumoured For Rockstar Tour

The Rockstar Energy Mayhem tour will return next year and it looks like Marilyn Manson will surface to co-headline the event with Slayer. Also tapped for the bill are Trivium and Behemoth. More details will be announced as soon as they are confirmed.

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Megadeth Announces First Gigantour 2009 Bands

Megadeth has announced the 2009 edition of their touring festival Gigantour. Only two bands have been confirmed so far, namely Bullet For My Valentine and Aveneged Sevenfold. More details on the event will be announced as they are revealed.

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