Ahoora Gives New Album Update

Ahoora has issued the following update on the progress of their upcoming third album:

"After 3 months of none-stop recording, the process has been put on hold for more than a month now. Some social and personal problems have been involved. Anyhow we’re trying to pick it up ASAP. Please stay tuned to get all the information and new stuff about our next album."

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Prong Seeking Fan Tattoo Photos

Prong has issued the following announcement about seeking photos of fans who have band tattoos:

"Are you such a huge Prong fan that you have a tattoo inspired by the band? We want to see it. Email the pic to prongmusic@gmail.com and we'll be posting them in a photo album on Myspace for everyone to check out and we'll email you an exclusive MP3 of a previously unreleased song ask a thank you for your devotion to the band!"

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Vendetta Posts Album Teaser Online

English power metal band Vendetta (not to be confused with the California hardcore band), has posted a teaser video of their upcoming sophoomore album, "Heretic Nation." The album is expected to be released in November 2009 via Lion Music. More...

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Giant Squid Plans Records Release Show

Giant Squid has announced a record release show in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 18 at The M Room. The show starts at 8:00 and tickets are $8. Supporting bands include Rosetta, Cable and Grayceon.

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Megadeth Comments On "Head Crusher" Music Video

Megadeth drummer Shawn Drover has issued the following statement about recording a music video for the track "Head Crusher:"

"Now that I have had a bit of time to reflect on the Head Crusher Video we just filmed in L.A., I must say that is was the best Video that I have been apart of, thus far. I arrived 1st to the shoot, so I was afforded a bit of time to check out the set, talk to the Director, crew, etc. and observe a few fight sequences, which was very cool, to say the least. The entire shoot was executed with the utmost professionalism - Hey, we even had our own Director's chairs - Pretty cool, if you ask me.

"Keep checking in with us right here and on www.theliveline.com Tons of cool stuff is coming your way soon, believe me.

"Have a good day, humans."

"Head Crusher" is off Megadeth's upcoming album "End Game," which is set for a September 15th release data via Roadrunnner Records.

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Death By Stereo Posts "I Sing For You" Video

Death By Stereo has posted a new music video for the song "I Sing For You" online. The video shows the band in full effect as well as their fans in full air guitar mode. Vocalist Efrem Schulz says of the filming of the crowd scene in the mall "It was an amazing time, people were freaking out and the mall cops as well as real cops chased us out and through the parking lot. All things condidered, we pulled it off! Elliot Dillman is a genius director! We hope everyone has as good of a time watching it as we did filming it! Thanks to all the rad people that came out and took over the mall!!!"

Death By Stereo's new album, "Death Is My Only Friend," was released on July 7th via Serjikal Strike Records.

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European Progressive Nation Tour Dates Updated

The European leg of the Progressive Nation tour will feature Dream Theater, Opeth, Bigelf, and Unexpect. The currently confirmed dates are as follows:

9/23 - Ice Hall - Helsinki, Finland
9/25 - Hovet - Stockholm, Sweden
9/26 - Spektrum - Oslo, Norway
9/27 - KB Hallen - Copenhagen, Denmark
9/29 - Arena - Berlin, Germany
9/30 - Luczniczka Hall - Bydgoszcz, Poland

10/2 - Sporthalle - Hamburg, Germany
10/4 - Zenith - Paris, France
10/6 - Zenith - Lille, France
10/7 - Ahoy - Rotterdam, Netherlands
10/13 - Olympia, Theatre - Dublin, Ireland
10/17 - Forest National - Brussels, Belgium
10/18 - Frankfurt, Germany - Jahhrhunderthalle
10/19 - Ludwigsburg, Germany - Arena
10/31 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Tivoli

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Anger As Art Issues Recording Update

California thrashers Anger As Art have issued the following recording update:

"So, here it is, Saturday AM. Looking back on the last 2 weeks, it is hard to believe that so much has been accomplished in such a short period of time, and with such good results.

"I went in on Tuesday, feeling... well, not sick, but just kind of funky. Motivation and all was correct, knocked out 6 songs. Back in on Thursday, did my last 4, had Danny do his vocal parts, and we nailed it. We go back on Monday to start hitting guitar solos, and gang backing vocals. Honestly, we will start mixing by next week. We are so far ahead of schedule and budget (still are on this day anyway... lol). I honestly think that we can be finished with mixing by August 20. I don't think I have EVER done a full length album in exactly one month. Again, we are not racing the clock - it is just going that smooth!

"More updates as they happen!"

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Just For Fun

Maurizio Iacono Drawn As Metal Toon

Kataklysm / Ex Deo front man Maurizio Iacono has posted a "metal toon" image of himself in Roman themed armor online. The picture can be viewed here.

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Samael Adds Two Mexican Tour Dates

Swiss metallers Samael have announced the following extra Mexican tour dates:

9/16 Monterey Metal Festival – Monterey, MX
9/19 Circo Volador – Mexico City, MX

Samael's current list of tour dates is as follows: More...

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Malsano Streaming "Angel Dust" Track Online

Columbian death metallers Malsano are currently streaming the song "Angel Dust" online at their MySpace page. Malsano has also announced the following Columbian tour date in September:

9/20 MALSANO COLOMBIAN SHOWS FESTIVAL 1 BELPHEGOR(Aus)+GOD DETHRONED(Hol)+ELEXORIEN(Hol) Bogota, Bogotá

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The Goodnight Horizon Posts Video Tour Blog Online

Indiana's The Goodnight Horizon has posted a new tour video blog online, which can be viewed below. The Goodnight Horizon has also announced that they will be re-releasing their album "Test Your Heart" on August 18th. The band's upcoming tour dates are as follows:

8/2 Music House Cafe Semour, Indiana
8/3 Morgan Comunity Center Bedford, Kentucky
8/4 First Christian Church Odon, Indiana
8/6 The 509 Hunnington, Indiana
8/7 Mote Park Piqua, Ohio
8/8 Village Chapel United Methodist Church Ashville, Ohio
8/20 The Gear w/ I Am Terrified Franklin, Indiana
8/29 Church of the Master Indianapolis, Indiana
9/5 The Building New Castle, Indiana More...

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Opius Streaming Entire New Album Online

Wisconsin based band Opius has issued the following announcement about streaming the entire new album "dimINnuendo" online at their MySpace page:

"It's been a long time in the making, but 'dimINnuendo' is finally finished! I held back a couple tracks for the next cd, which is about 2/3 complete in the writing. I plan to begin production on it in a few months. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy 'dimINnuendo.' I'm quite satisfied with how it turned out, considering what I've got to work with. I may post other non-cd tracks now and then, just to give you something new periodically. You'll just have to keep your eyes out for those. If you're interested in a copy on disc, let me know!"

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Soulidium Posts Video Biography Online

Florida hard rockers Soulidium have posted a new video biography online detailing their history. The video clip can be viewed below. More...

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Decay Of Value Offering Entire Album As Download

Ohio metallers Decay of Value have issued the following announcement about offering their debut self-titled album as a free download:

"In the interest of getting our music out and into people's ears we decided to make our first album available as a free download. A gift from us to you. Rock that shit and stop by our page to thanks us, curse us, or just let us know what you think in general. Enjoy!

"Follow the link here close whatever annoying pop-up ads show up and pick your favorite downloading site."

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To/Die/For Prepares To Enter The Recording Studio

Finnish gothic metal band To/Die/For, who broke up in April but then reunited in early July, have issued the following itinerary for recording a new album:

"Thursday (6th. august 2009) *Making some clicks and programming stuff.

"Friday 7th. to 9th.august *Recording drums (for 15 songs) *Recording whatever we want to! *Composing songs at the studio together (Jape,Tonmi and Josey) *Having a sauna at the studio"

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Serj Tankian Authoring New Poetry Book

Former System of a Down frontman and solo artist Serj Tankian is in the middle of writing a follow-up to his acclaimed poetry book, “Cool Gardens”. The new collection of works is yet to be titled but will feature illustrations by Roger Kupelian, the director of Serj’s music video for “Honking Antelope.” Serj wants to create a visual/interactive element to the new poetry book and more details will be released as they are available.

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Deftones Comment On Korean Show and Plans

Deftones has commented on their recent and first show in Korea, as well as their itinerary for the near future:

"We want to thank the fans in Korea for coming out and seeing us at Pentaport – it was our first time to the country and after this trip, certainly not our last. Show was great, the people were better... Euro dates in a few weeks, then new record, then world tour... Can’t wait to get out there and see all of you."

You can check out some photos from the Korean show on their MySpace blog.

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Epica Completes New Album, "Design Your Universe"

Dutch symphonic metal band, Epica, has issued the following update:

"Last week we have finished the mixing and mastering of our new album 'Design Your Universe' in the Gate-Studio. We are very pleased with the result!"

"The artwork has also been finished, so here it is: The official cover for 'Design Your Universe'"

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Catamenia To Enter The Studio In The Fall

Finland's Catamenia has issued the following update regarding the work on their upcoming album:

"We're working on new songs for our next album at the moment and hopefully we're ready to go to record it around September/October this year. The album will be titled as 'Cavalcade' and will be recorded at Mastervox Studios in Oulu, Finland."

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Chaoswave to Support Evergrey in Europe

Chaoswave has been chosen as the main support for the upcoming European tour of Evergrey. Chaoswave comments, "We are very honored with this possibility and want to thank Tom from Evergrey for giving us the chance". Here are the tour dates that have been confirmed so far:

09/16 - Matrix, Bochum - Germany
09/17 - Exit Chmelnice, Prague - Czech Republic
09/18 - Dürer Kert, Budapest - Hungary
09/19 - Hristo Botev Sports Hall, Sofia - Bulgaria
09/20 - The Silver Club, Bucharest - Romania
09/21 - Stage Club, Larissa - Greece
09/22 - Acoustic / MTV Headbangers Ball, Athens (Evergrey only)
09/22 - Sin City (ex-Texas Club), Athens - Greece
09/24 - Irish & Music Pub, Cluj Napoca - Romania
09/25 - SKC, Belgrade - Serbia
09/26 - Club Kocka, Split - Croatia
09/27 - Metalfest at JB’s (headlining Sunday), Dudley (Evergrey only) UK
09/29 - Alcatraz, Milano - Italy
09/30 - TBA / Switzerland
10/01 - Nouveau Casino, Paris - France
10/02 - Le Grillen, Colmar -France
10/03 - Le Coliseum, Charleroi - Belgium
10/04 - ProgPowerEurope, Baarlo (Evergrey only)
10/06 - TBA / Copenhagen - Denmark

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Inner Surge Officially Disbands

Canadian metal band, Inner Surge, has announced that they are officially broken up. Steve Moore if Inner Surge issues the following message:

"Inner Surge is defunct unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on your perspective. And this is quite old news, but it needs to be written in stone. There will be no new music or live performances, offerings of any kind from this band. The site has been maintained in the past year to facilitate the further spreading of the music to new listeners, and I also considered the option of starting over with a new live lineup and a new album. Internal difficulties mainly, as well as to a lesser extent our dealings with some particularly shady people, were what stopped things. I don't think it's respectful to the former members to comment on the personal or internal difficulties. It's all in the past and there is no point in exchanging negativity of any kind. In fact, most of the band's story is of friendship, comradery and sharing the music we loved. The band was simply not meant to go on any further in that particular form. The band members from Inner Surge's final lineup, Bryan Sandau and Scott Taylor, are both excellent musicians and I hope you'll hear a lot from them in the future. They currently play for a Calgary-based band called Truck alongside Casey Rogers (who was Inner Surge's live bassist in 2008 - another great musician), and the music written so far is top notch." More...

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Metallica Posts New Intro for "My Apocalypse"

Metallica has issued the following update:

"We've been enjoying playing My Apocalypse out here on the road but felt like it could use something extra. We decided that it needed a cool intro to set the mood so James wrote one. Check out and enjoy this free download... and make sure you learn it for singing along at a future show!"

Click here for your free download of the My Apocalypse Intro.

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Dave Mustaine Issues Neck Surgery Update

Megadeth front man Dave Mustaine has issued the following update about his recent neck surgery and his upcoming autobiography:

"Droogies!

"Well, I made it and day two of the procedure is almost over. I wanted to take this time to thank you for all of your support. It was necessary for me to do this so that I could continue to operate at maximum potential for us all, and the timing was right, the Doctor was right, and my mentality was prepared to have a long frikken needle stuck into my neck, just short of the brain stem.

"I am over any of the pain from the procedure and I thank you for the confidence to break free from this bondage. I am also starting to experience the effects of the cervical epidural that they did, and the medication that they inject into my spinal column. We are optimistic that this will eliminate any need for further procedures to address the bulging disks in my thoracic vertebrae. More...

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Theatre Of Tragedy Streaming New Song Online

Theatre of Tragedy has issued the following update about streaming a new song online at their official website:

"An exclusive sample from the opening track 'Hide and Seek' is now streaming at the official site.

"The song is from the upcoming 'Forever is the World' Release dates: Europe sept 18th, USA october 13th.

"Japan, Russia and rest of world will be announced shortly. Let the band know what you think. Leave a quick review on either forum or here on myspace. They will be read."

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Austrian Death Machine Announces Headlining Dates

Austrian Death Machine has announced a few more headlining tour dates this fall. They are as follows:

Wed. Oct 7 - Yuma AZ @ The Mandarin Theater
Thurs. Oct 8 - San Diego CA @ Soma (sidestage)
Sat. Oct 10 - Victorville CA @ Karma

Mainman Tim Lambesis comments: "I need a sweet mini tour name. Our last one was Season's Beatings. This time I'm thinking PredaTour, or I Need Your Clothes, Your Boots, and Your Concert Tickets... or something. Send me ideas!"

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High On Fire To Enter The Studio

High On Fire has announced that they are currently planning to enter the recording studio to begin work on their as-yet untitled new studio album with producer Greg Fidelman, who recently produced the new Slayer record, "World Painted Blood." The album will likely be released towards the end of the year or early 2010.

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Satyricon Announces North American Tour Dates

Norwegian black metal legends Satyricon will be heading out on a headlining tour of North America later this year. Supporting the band on the trek will be Bleeding Through, Toxic Holocaust and Chthonic.

The tour dates are as follows:

September 25 – Baltimore , MD – Sonar
September 26 – Norfolk , VA- Norva
September 28 – Atlanta , GA – The Masquerade
September 2September 09 – Orlando, FL – The Club
October 1 – Houston , TX – Warehouse Live
October 2 – Dallas, TX – The Door
October 3 – San Antonio , TX – White Rabbit
October 5 – Albuquerque , NM – Sunshine Theater
October 6 – Tempe , AZ – Marquee Theater
October 7 – Pomona , CA – Glasshouse
October 8 – West Hollywood , CA – Key Club
October 9 – San Francisco , CA – Slim’s
October 12 – Portland , OR – Hawthorne Theater
October 13 – Seattle , WA – El Corazon
October 14 – Vancouver , British Columbia – Rickshaw Theater
October 16 – Salt Lake City , UT- Club Sound
October 17 – Englewood , CO – Gothic Theater
October 19 – Mokena , IL – The Pearl Room
October 20 – Cleveland , OH – Peabody ’s
October 21 – Toronto , Ontario – Opera House
October 23 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
October 24 – Philadelphia , PA – Trocadero
October 25 – New York , NY – The Fillmore @ Irving
October 27 – Montreal , Quebec – Club Soda

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