Sonic Syndicate Sets Release Date For New Album

Swedish metal contingent Sonic Syndicate has announced an October 14 US release date for their upcoming album, "Love and Other Disasters." The album will see a September 19 release date in Europe. The crushing new release is a follow-up to 2007’s acclaimed "Only Inhuman," which hit #64 on the German album charts and #22 on the Swedish charts.

The band commented on the new album, saying: “After a long, insane year we entered the studio to record our upcoming album 'Love and Other Disasters,' and we couldn't be happier with the result. You’re definitely in for a high impact dose of adrenaline with songs like 'Encaged' and the first single, 'Jack of Diamonds.' By the time you get to 'Power Shift,' you’ll be running into walls, wishing you had some coffee to calm you down!”

"Love and Other Disasters" was produced by the band and Roberto Laghi (IN FLAMES), Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY) and Achim Koehler.

SONIC SYNDICATE has also released a brand-new online game where fans can win tickets to the see the band live or signed merchandise.

The tracklist for "Love and Other Disasters" is listed below:

Digi CD + 2 Bonus Tracks + DVD

1. Encaged
2. Hellgate: Worcester
3. Jack Of Diamonds
4. My Escape
5. Fallout
6. Power Shift
7. Contradiction
8. Damage Control
9. Red Eyed Friend
10. Affliction
11. Ruin (bonus track)
12. Dead Planet (bonus track)

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Hatebreed Posts New Ecard For "Live Dominance"

HATEBREED has posted a new e-card for their upcoming live DVD, "Live Dominance." The e-card features footage from the DVD, links to MP3’s, wallpapers and more. Fans can also pre-order autographed copies of "Live Dominance" using the e-card.

Hitting stores on Tuesday, September 2nd, "Live Dominance" will include over 2 hours of live footage including the full sold-out show at Harpo’s in Detroit, shot in March of this year on the band’s Supremacy tour. The multi-camera concert was filmed entirely in Hi-Definition. The DVD will also include a ton of bonus features shot specifically for the release including brand-new band interviews, bonus live videos, fan testimonials, and much, much more.

"Live Dominance" was Directed/Edited by Toaster In A Tub’s Kevin Custer with musical production/mixing coming from Grammy Award winner, Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God).

Catch the band on tour beginning 9/2/08. Tickets are on sale now. Here are "The Live Dominance" tour dates: More...

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Orphan Project Signs To Open Grave Records

Open Grave Records has announced the signing of Abingdon, Maryland's Orphan Project. Orphan Project was started in 2001, when vocalist Shane Lankford, collaborating with composer John Wenger, conceived the groundwork for a concept album based on spiritual and physical adoption, incorporating progressive, hard rock, and contemporary influences. With a full length album and an EP under their belt, and in addition, Lankford being a veteran of progressive local bands in his hometown such as Visual Cliff, and Fall of Echoes, the band felt they were ready to strengthen their influence, as well as build more of a following in the mainstream market. Lankford states, "We felt this was an excellent opportunity to get our material exposed to a bigger audience. And being with an indie label such as Open Grave allows us to do exactly that, while still retaining that personal relationship that bigger labels can't give you." This addition also takes place on the heels of a change in the style of artists signed by the label.

Open Grave Records CEO James Mattern was quoted as saying "We feel that Orphan Project, as a band, has a little something for everyone. Rock fans, progressive fans, even adult contemporary fans will be able to appreciate this music. It's a great addition in support of our recent diversification efforts. I'm very excited about this release."

Orphan project is planning to release new material in March of 2009. In the meantime, you can check out some of the band's prior material on their MySpace page.

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Genghis Tron Announces More Tour Dates

GENGHIS TRON have announced more Fall tour dates in support of their acclaimed new album "Board Up The House."

GENGHIS TRON will first join Omaha, NE’s THE FAINT for a number of shows on their upcoming headlining tour. GENGHIS TRON will meet up with THE FAINT, along with JAGUAR LOVE, in Worcester, MA on August 20th, touring through the Northeast and Midwest. More...

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Toxic Holocaust Posts New Song Online

TOXIC HOLOCAUST has posted a new preview track, "Endless Armageddon", from their Relapse debut, "An Overdose Of Death...". This track, as well as "Gravelord" and "War Is Hell" also taken from the upcoming full-length, can be heard now via the band's MySpace page. "An Overdose Of Death..." is set for a September 2nd North American release date, September 8th internationally.

TOXIC HOLOCAUST have also begun work on their first-ever music video, for "An Overdose Of Death..." track "Wild Dogs." This video is being shot in Seattle, WA with director Ryan Short and the King of Hearts Productions crew.

Additionally, TOXIC HOLOCAUST recently announced that they will join GWAR and KINGDOM OF SORROW for an extensive North American tour this fall. This 50+ date tour will kick off in early October and wrap-up by late-December. A complete listing of confirmed tour dates can be found below with many more to be announced soon.

Here are the latest TOXIC HOLOCAUST tour dates: More...

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Clutch Posts New Album Online For Streaming

Maryland based rock act Clutch have posted their new live album, "Full Fathom Five" online for streaming at this location.

You can Clutch live for yourself on the following dates:

September (with The Sword, Graveyard)
18 - Winston-Salem, NC - The Millennium
19 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans
20 - Fayetteville, NC - Jester’s
21 - Kill Devil Hills, NC - The Pit
23 - Ashville, NC - The Orange Peel
24 - Atlanta, GA - Center Stage
25 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
26 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
27 - St. Petersburg, FL - State Theatre
29 - Birmingham, AL - Work Play
30 - Knoxville, TN - Valarium

October (with The Sword, Graveyard)
1 - Nashville, TN - Cannery Ballroom
3 - Corpus Christi, TX - House of Rock
4 - Austin, TX - Stubb’s Amphitheatre
5 - Amarillo, TX - Midnight Rodeo
6 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep
7 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theatre
9 - Sacramento, CA - Harlow’s
10 - Hollywood, CA - The Roxy (The Bakerton Group with Year Long Disaster, Graveyard)

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Ravage Vocalist Checks In

RAVAGE vocalist Al Ravage has posted this message on the band's MySpace page:

"Thanks to everyone who came out to the show in Allston. I know some people couldn't get in because it was a bit overcrowded, but that is what happens when you have a free show. We appreciate your effort to come - especially Phil who had to jump a fence to get there and all who traveled long distances especially.

I've been told that Kathy's Korner will do a write-up about the show and we gave some CDs to John 'The Metal Madman' so listen in to his show and you may be able to win a free CD. Also some clips are being posted on YouTube...starting with this one.

George had this little idea to do YouTube interview shows every month or so... and now that idea has been implemented...sort of. Every once in a while we'll be posting new episodes of 'RAVAGE TV' which will bring you behind the scenes to witness all our goofing off, random stupidity, and any important or interesting events that might transpire in the midst of it. The first episode is now online... check it out.
I've also posted a video of the song 'Reign Fall' from Friday's gig."

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Dir En Grey Announces Tour Dates

Japanese metallers Dir En Grey have announced a headlining tour of North America which will begin in November. Joining them as support will be The Human Abstract.

The tour dates are as follows:

November
5 - Revolution - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
7 - The Club @ Firestone - Orlando, FL
8 - Center Stage - Atlanta, GA
10 - Rams Head Live - Baltimore, MD
11 - The Theatre of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
12 - Wilbur Theatre - Boston, MA
14 - Terminal 5 - New York, NY
15 - Le Medley - Montreal, QC
16 - Kool Haus - Toronto, ON
18 - Clutch Cargo's - Pontiac, MI
19 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL
20 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN
22 - The Eagles Club - Milwaukee, WI
23 - Pop's - Sauget, IL
25 - House of Blues - Houston, TX
26 - Palladium Ballroom - Dallas, TX
28 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ
29 - The Wiltern LG - Los Angeles, CA
30 - Warfield Theatre - San Francisco, CA

December
2 - Hawthorne Theatre - Portland, OR
3 - The Showbox - Seattle, WA
5 - Gothic Theatre - Englewood, CO

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Dark Funeral Prepares To Enter The Studio

Guitarist Lord Ahriman has issued the following update on behalf of Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL:

"Ave everyone!

"So, finally it's time....

"On Monday, August 18th, Chaq Mol (guitars) and I will enter the studio together with producer Örjan Örnkloo (MISERY LOVES CO.) to begin the songwriting process of a new, yet untitled full-length album. More...

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In Flames Announces Headlining Tour

In Flames have announced the first dates of their headlining North American winter tour. Joining them on the trek will All That Remains, 36 Crazyfists and Gojira.

The first two dates are as follows:

November 8 - Mount Clemens, MI @ Emerald Theatre
December 6 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium

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Lenny Kravitz To Join Velvet Revolver?

Rumours are beginning to run rampant that rock sensation Lenny Kravitz will be named as the new singer for rock supergroup Velvet Revolver, after he was spotted in the studio with the band.

A source has said: "The band wanted a big name who could easily hold his own and reckon Lenny is just the man for the job."

The band have been looking for a new singer since they released their former frontman Scott Weiland in April.

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Cryptopsy Adds More Tour Dates To Schedule

Cryptopsy have announced four further shows in Canada for their upcoming Resurgence Of An Empire tour.

The tour schedule is now as follows:

September
4 - Manhattan - Moncton, NB
5 - The Pavilion - Halifax, NS
6 - Dagobert - Quebec City, QC
7 - WreckRoom - Toronto, ON
8 - Mavericks - Ottawa, ON
11 - Kilroys - Thunder Bay, ON
12 - The Zoo - Winnipeg, MB
13 - Prince Albert Exhibition Center - Prince Albert, SK
15 - The Pawn Shop - Edmonton, AB (New Venue)
16 - Sound Entertainment Soundstage - Prince George, BC
17 - The Dirty Jersey - Kamloops , BC **
18 - Victoria , BC - Sugar Nightclub **
19 - Vanvouver , BC - Cobalt **
20 - Calgary, AB - The Underground **
21 - The Exchange - Regina, SK
24 - The Serbian Centre - Sudbury, ON
25 - The Embassy - London, ON
26 - Club Soda - Montreal, QC
27 - Petit Theatre Du Vieux Noranda - Rouyn-Noranda, QC

** NEW DATES

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Anthrax To Enter The Studio In October

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has checked in with the following update:

"KONICHIWA!

"Lemme have an Iced Vente Americano with 6 pumps of vanilla and leave room for cream. This has been repeated from my mouth daily throughout the summer, how do I say this in Japanese? More...

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Michale Graves Launches Acoustic Tour

Former Misfits frontman Michale Graves will launch an acoustic tour in support of his upcoming new live album on October 21st titled "Illusions Live 2008/Viretta Park." More tour dates are to be announced in the coming days via MySpace.

Tour dates are as follows:

Aug 16 2008 - THE JUNKYARD - Rochelle Park, NJ
Aug 21 2008 - NORTHERN LIGHTS - Clifton Park, NY
Sep 6 2008 - School of Rock - South Hackensack, NY
Sep 11 2008 - CAFE 9 - New Haven, CT (Tickets available through www.inticketing.com)
Sep 12 2008 - THE HAUNT - Yonkers, NY (Tickets available through Ticketmaster.com)
Sep 13 2008 - BELMAR FIRE HALL - Belmar, NJ
Sep 17 2008 - COFFEE EAST - Easton, MD (Tickets available through www.annapolistickets.com)
Sep 18 2008 - Green Acres Flea Market - Louisville, TN
Sep 19 2008 - CLUB ECHO - Huntington, WV
Sep 20 2008 - LUCKY DEVIL - Wilmington, NC
Sep 21 2008 - ROCK SHOP - Fayetteville, NC
Sep 24 2008 - CHURCHILLS - Miami, FL
Sep 25 2008 - FRANKS FRONT ROW - Daytona, FL
Sep 26 2008 - AKA LOUNGE - Orlando, FL (Tickets available through Ticketmaster.com)
Sep 27 2008 - LUB BOURBON - New Port Richey, FL
Sep 28 2008 - PASTIMES PUB - Sarasota, FL
Sep 29 2008 - DOOZERS - Jacksonville, FL
Sep 30 2008 - ZYDECO - Birmingham, AL (Tickets available through www.ticketbiscuit.com)
Oct 1 2008 - BOBARINOS - Farmington, MI
Oct 2 2008 - JUANITA’S - Little Rock, AK
Oct 3 2008 - CHOPPERS - Spring, TX
Oct 5 2008 - ROCK BOTTOM - San Antonio, TX
Oct 6 2008 - 7 DAYS TAVERN - Laredo, TX
Oct 7 2008 - Cameron Park Pavillion - WACO, TX
Oct 9 2008 - JONI’S CLUB - Wichita, KA
Oct 10 2008 - FUSION AFFECT - Shawnee, OK (Tickets available through www.okctickets.com)
Oct 13 2008 - WOWIES - Gallup, NM
Oct 17 2008 - JUMPING TURTLE - San Marcos, CA
Oct 18 2008 - KNITTING FACTORY - Hollywood, CA (Tickets available through Ticketweb.com)
Oct 19 2008 - WHEEL HOUSE - Hemet, CA
Oct 21 2008- Heroes Sport Lounge - Modesto, CA
Oct 23 2008- MUSICHEAD - Medford, OR
Oct 24 2008- ASH STREET - Portland, OR
Oct 25 2008- The Bit Saloon - Seattle, WA
Oct 26 2008- Rays Golden Lion - Richland, WA
Oct 27 2008- BOUQUET - Boise, ID
Oct 28 2008- Bar Deluxe - Salt Lake City, UT
Oct 29 2008- 3 KINGS TAVERN - Denver, CO (Tickets available through www.holdmyticket.com)
Oct 31 2008- NESTORS TAVERN - Fargo, ND
Nov 1 2008 - The Rock - Maplewood, MN
Nov 2 2008 - Buzzbomb - Chicago, IL (Tickets available through IndieTickets.com)
Nov 4 2008 - Perry Middle School - Indianapolis, IN
Nov 5 2008 - Mac’s Bar - Lansing, MI
Nov 8 2008 - Brewery - Penn State, PA
Nov 22 2008 - The Cup - Staten Island, NY

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Impiety To Embark on "Bestial Domination" Tour

Singaporean black/death metallers IMPIETY will commence on the "Bestial Domination" Tour 2008, stretching 27 shows across Europe with French black metal band Glorior Belli and UK death/thrash metal band Spearhead as tour support. The tour dates can be found here (unfortunately not easily copied here).

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