Metal News for July 26, 2009
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29 news articles posted on this day.
2 Sides 2 Die Seeking New Bassist Once Again
Pennsylvania band 2 sides 2 die is once again looking for a dedicated bassist. No official word has been given on Paul Hanson (ex-Heavy Burden), who joined the band on bass late last year. Here's the announcement from the band:
"We are looking for a dedicated, reliable bassist join our band. Influences must include: Nirvana, HIM, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Marilyn Manson, NIN, Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Metallica and Slipknot. If this fits your taste, then dont hesitate to message us. Also if you know someone who would be interested in the position, please tell them to contact us."
"Again, we ask that ONLY serious people respond. We want to make this a 5 member band with every member fully dedicated, and devoted to making music."
Fallen Martyr Posts New Song, "All In," Online
Fallen Martyr has just uploaded their third track, “All In,” from their EP “The Six Roots of True Will” released June 5, 2009, on their official MySpace page.
“We feel this song really shows our songwriting capabilities on a fast technical side and yet shows we can still change things up and touch base with a variety of other styles, all in one cohesive package”, says Gabriel Luis, guitarist of Fallen Martyr.
Be sure to catch Fallen Martyr live on these upcoming shows:
August 21, 2009 - @ Krug’s Place - Frederick, MD
October 3, 2009 @ The Silo - Reading, PA
You can also snag some sweet deals on merch, including EP “The Six Roots of True Will” from Fallen Martyr at their shows or order online at fallenmartyr.bigcartel.com.
Shining Confirmed For Tattoo The Mind Festival
Shining has been confirmed to appear at this year's Tattoo The Mind Festival in Metz, France. The festival is currently scheduled to take place on October 10th and 1tth, 2009. The full line-up is expected to be revealed shortly.
Video Interview With Bury Your Dead Posted Online
A new video interview, conducted by Alexislegend.com on July 22nd, with the members of Bury Your Dead has been posted online. The video clips can be viewed below. More...
AC/DC Singer Brian Johnson Appears On Top Gear
Brian Johnson, the lead vocalist of hard rock legends AC/DC, made an appearance on an episode of the hugely popular BBC show Top Gear, which was broadcast this evening. You can check out a clip from the show below. In the video, Johnson shares some memorable stories from his time with AC/DC as well as giving an insight into his love of cars, before taking part in the show's "Star in a reasonably priced car" challenge. More...
High On Fire Announces California Tour Dates
California's High On Fire has announced a run of headline dates in California in August. High On Fire will be supported by Early Man on all dates. The dates are as follows:
August 7th Noctumum Eureka, CA
August 8th Harlows Sacramento, CA
August 10th Starline Fresno, CA
August 11th Fat Cat Modesto, CA
August 12th Alex's Bar Long Beach, CA
August 15th Casbah San Diego, CA - co-headline show with Earthless
Onslaught Issues Post-Tour Update
British thrash metal legends recently completed a short tour in the United Kingdom as special guests to veteran Bay Area thrash outfit Testament. A message from the band reads as follows:
"Just got back fromt the Testament UK tour... fuckin Killer!!!
"We had a blast and the shows we're totally fuckin awesome for us, if this tour proved one thing, it was that thrash metal is well and truly back at the forefront of the UK metal scene once more. Great line up/sold out shows with real old school attitudes, the future is bright!
"It was real cool to be out with all The Testament guys once more and a pleasure to have on board new upcoming American thrashers WARBRINGER.. check em out :) This was one of the most enjoyable tours we have ever been involved in, no egos & attitudes, just one big machine that ran like clockwork... very rare in this business!
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Hatebreed Seeking Fans For A Music Video Shoot
Hatebreed has issued the following announcement about seeking fans for a music video shoot:
"Fans Needed for Hatebreed Music Video Shoot . This is being shot in Hatebreed's home state of Connecticut next Thursday, July 30th from 8am to 6pm for 10 hours of blood, sweat and tears."
The address for the video shoot is as follows (Directions can be found here):
The Webster Theatre
31 Webster St
Hartford, CT 06114
Under Eden Updates Website, New Downloads Posted
Under Eden has issued the following updates:
"We have updated the band website to include photos from the Northern Hammer Fest and Animal Ark Benefit shows. The discography page has been updated, with the remixed/remastered versions of ‘Most Low Gods’ and ‘Seventh Night’ made available as free downloads." More...
Misery Index Confirmed For Mezcal Metal Fest
Misery Index have issued the following statement about confirming their appearance at Mexico's Mezcal Metal Fest:
"Hey all, we are playing the Mezcal Metalfest on Sept 13, I think we are supposed to get our own limited edition Misery Index Tequila bottles in return. Sounds dangerous...come out Mexico City!"
Other confirmed bands include Testament, Grave Digger, Deicide, Sacred Riech, and Death Angel. The promotional poster for the festival can be found here.
Video Footage Of Nevermore Performance Available
Video clips have been posted online of Nevermore performing at the Zwarte Cross Festival on 25th July in Lichtenvoorde, Holland. The clips can be viewed below.
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Aspera Posts "Remorse" Live Video Clip Online
A video clip has been posted online of Norwegian metallers Aspera playing the song "Remorse" from their upcoming album "Ripples" at the Sluserock Festival. The video clip can be viewed below. More...
Ghost Brigade Thanks Fans For New Album Feedback
Ghost Brigade has issued the following statement thanking their fans for feedback on their upcoming album "Isolation Songs:"
"Just wanted to come here quickly and say thank you to everyone who have either said, written or emailed kind things about the new GB record. It's been great to read and hear all that positive feedback and notice there are so many kindred spirits who find good things from our music. So thank you is all we can say, we really appreciate all the comments.
"The record will be streaming here on MySpace 'til the official release date, August 3rd, so keep coming back, listen to it some more and spread the word.
"ok thats all for now, Have a great summer!
Anger As Art Issues Studio Update
LA thrashers, Anger As Art, is currently in the studio recording their new album, entitled "Disfigure." The band has issued the following update on the progress:
"The sessions with John Haddad at Trench have really exceeded my expectations thus far. I had worked with John about 5 years ago on a project that never was completed... nothing that was his or my fault. Others involved, not really important. But to get the tones we have, the performances we have, and to really capture band energy while multi-tracking... it is amazing.
Rob came in and just blasted his tracks out - most in one take. I started guitar tracks on Tuesday, finishing Wednesday morning. Then Dan came in on Wednesday - we were so far ahead, we took Thursday off. Danny finished his tracks Friday, then Angelo did bass tracks and finsihed on Friday. There was no effort to rush anything - it just flowed that way. Not that money or budget is an issue (yet, LOL) but we are easily a week ahead of schedule. I will go in on Monday or Tuesday and start doing vocal tracks - then Danny do his vocals, then guitar solos, then one more day to recruit a gang choir to do the group background vocals on a few songs like Seed Of Hate, The Crush, Disfigure... a couple of others. Doubtful that we will complete the recording by next weekend, but we will be very damn close. No doubt we will be done by Labor day with everything!" More...
Futures End Signs To Nightmare Records
Nightmare Records has issued the following update about signing California metallers Futures End:
"Nightmare is proud to Announce the New signing of FUTURES END for their Debut album, This band is a rare combination of brilliance and amazing musicianship Melodic Prog Power Thrash sounding like a combination of Alice in Chains, Coheed and Cambria and Symphony X. Hear their final mixes of 3 songs on THE SHOPP (The Sunday Hour of Progressive Power) This week as the FEATURED ARTIST, hosted by vocalist Lance King. Futures End will be playing at this year's Prog Power USA showcase on Sept 10th in Atlanta, GA."
Susperia Making Music Video For "Character Flaw"
Norway's Susperia has issued the following announcement about working on a new music video:
"We are currently working on a video for the song 'Character Flaw' with up and coming Director / Producer Daniel Bones. Filming has already taken place in Oslo last month and the footage is now being edited. The video will continue the apocalyptic theme that's featured in the artwork on the 'Attitude' album."
Persistense Reveals New Album Artwork
Persistense (not a spelling error but a contraction of ‘to persist’ and ‘intense’) previously announced that their new album "In Blood and Heart" is scheduled to be released by Deity Down Records this September. The band has now revealed the cover artwork for the album, which can be viewed here.
The album's track listing will be as follows:
1. Intro
2. Further
3. The Reality
4. Infinite Madness
5. Overcome
6. Progress
7. Doomsday
8. In Blood And Heart
9. Sick World
The Order of Apollyon Posts New Song Online
The Order Of Apollyon has posted a new pre-production track, "The Fifth," on their MySpace page. The band has also issued the following update:
"We're also currently working on a new video teaser for the album, and a studio report including interviews with the different members of the band, and footages of the recording of the debut album 'The Flesh.'"
Wodensthrone Reveals New Album Details
UK pagan black metal band, WODENSTHRONE, has announced the tracklisting for their upcoming album, "Loss," which is as follows:
1. Fyrgenstréam
2. Leódum on Lande
3. Heófungtid
4. Those That Crush the Roots of Blood
5. Black Moss
6. Upon These Stones
7. Pillar of the Sun
8. That Which is Now Forgotten – 597
"Loss" will feature artwork and design provided by Moga from Kogaion and a 16-page booklet.
Helix Tentatively Names New Album
Vocalist, Brian Vollmer, of Canadian metal band, HELIX, has issued the following update:
"This has to most unpredictable years in the history of the band, but somehow through all of it the band has ‘evolved’ to a new level. The ironic thing is that we’ve come full circle, back to the start with the reunification of the original line-up from the 80’s-Fritz/Brent/Daryl/and myself, and a new CD destined for release in the fall, tentatively entitled ‘Vagabond Bones,’ which harkens back to our roots, yet sounds contemporary. The first three tracks, which have been heard by several people in the industry now, have been getting high marks. Notable in this regard is Derek Oliver of Rock Candy Records, which over the past several years has released re-mastered versions of Walking the Razor’s Edge and No Rest for the Wicked. Derek was also a writer for KERRANG Magazine back in the day. Derek thinks this is some of the best stuff he’s ever heard from us." More...
Dragonwind Issues Studio Update
New York metal band, Dragonwind, has issued the following studio update:
"Dragonwind has been hard at work in the studio the past 2 days recording our new full length CD 'Return of the Dragon.' Matt tracked the drums yesterday; they sounded complete and proficient. Today was a grueling day of bass, rhythm guitar, and some lead guitars. We are very happy with how everything is turning out, and are enthused for everyone to hear it. We will return to the studio on August 7th and 8th to finish up the guitars, lay down the vocals and keyboards, and the final mix and master. We will hopefully be releasing the CD sometime late September/early October. Look for our new music to be posted on August 8th!!"
Jorn Lande Rejoins Masterplan
German metal band, MASTERPLAN, has issued the following update:
"JORN LANDE will once again join forces with his old bandmates, and work on what is expected to be yet another MASTERPLAN Masterpiece."
"The new album is already in the works and JORN is right now in Roland Grapow Studios in Slovakia recording his vocals. The release date is not yet decided, but the album is scheduled to hit the market sometime in early 2010."
Crimson Glory Announces ProgPower Guest Vocalists
Crimson Glory is pleased to announce that they have confirmed the following special guest vocalists to perform with them during their headlining set at ProgPower USA X:
Wade Black (Crimson Glory/Leatherwolf)
Zak Stevens (Savatage/Circle II Circle)
Lance King (Pyramaze/Balance of Power)
Nils K. Rue (Pagan’s Mind)
Chris Salinas (Zero Hour/Power of Omens)
Ronny Monroe (Metal Church)
Andy B. Franck (Brainstorm/Symphorce/Ivanhoe)
Sean Peck (Cage)
Danilo Herbert (Mindflow)
Joakim Brodén (Sabaton)
Michael Eriksen (Circus Maximus)
David Vanlanding (Crimson Glory/Michael Schenker Group) More...
The Doomsday Prophecy Posts Demo Song Online
New Jersey death metal band, The Doomsday Prophecy, has posted a demo recording, entitled "Counting the Days," on their MySpace page. The Doomsday Prophecy features members of Norman Bates.
The band has also issued the following update:
"The band is in contact with a producer who a lot of you will know, we will take the month of August off for downtime, and to get some pre-production done. Also (if you haven't noticed) we have been filming the last group of shows as well as a whole lot of fun footage for webisodes that will be a fun way for all of you to get to know us and what were about a little better. As of now we hit the stage again September 20th, for a killer show in Trenton, with some of the finest metal and death metal bands this state has to offer." More...
Lamb Of God Posts Graspop Live Video Clip Online
A live video clip of Lamb of God performing "Set To Fail" from their latest album "Wrath" at the 2009 Graspop Festival has been posted online. The clip can be viewed below. More...
Chthonic To Post New Music Video Online July 27th
Taiwanese black metallers Chthonic have announced that they will be posting a new music video online for the track "49 Theurgy Chains" on July 27th. The video, which is from their upcoming album "Mirror Of Retribution," will be available on their MySpace page. "Mirror Of Retribution" is currently set for an August 10th release date.
Grieving Age Streaming New Album Samples Online
Saudi Arabian death metallers Grieving Age are currently streaming audio samples from their recently released album "In Aloof Lantern, Thy Bequeathed A Wailer Quietus." The samples can be heard on the band's MySpace page.
Job For A Cowboy Frontman Admits Downloading Music
In a recent interview with UltimateGuitar.com, Job For A Cowboy front man Jonny Davy commented on albums leaking early and his own music downloading habits. An excerpt from the interview is below.
UG: Are you annoyed that 'Ruination' has been leaked through the internet?
Jonny Davy: Leaking happens, so 'Ruination' being leaked is no biggie. I'm an illegal downloader myself, so I can't blame anyone.
UG: Do you endorse illegal downloading then, since you're an illegal downloader?
Jonny Davy: I wouldn't say I endorse illegal downloading. I don't really think illegal downloading affects things too much, especially when you're an underground metal band. Downloading, and finding ways to get albums heard, is almost like the new era of tape trading. I can't complain - I definitely do it myself.
Read the full article at Ultimate Guitar.
Video Interview With Cannibal Corpse Posted Online
Skullsnbones.com has posted a new video interview online with drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz of Cannibal Corpse, which can be viewed below. The video was recorded on July 24th at a stop of the Rockstar Mayhem Festival. More...
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