Vanmakt Finishes Recording New Album

Vanmakt has finished recording their new album entitled "Ad Luciferi Regnum." Here's the statement from the band:

"We have finished the recording of our second album "Ad Luciferi Regnum" and the tracks has been sent to Tore Stjerna (Necromorbus) for mixing and mastering! I will be keep you updated on release dates and a final tracklist, as well as showing all of you the cover for this blasting album!

"Vanmakt will now take a break for a couple of weeks before we start the tryout for the drummer spot. We have 3 candidates at the moment, and hopefully one of them got what it takes, more about this when we have a decision."

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Am I Blood Begins Recording New Album

Drummer Mickey T, of finnish thrash metal band, Am I Blood, has issued the following update:

"This is Mickey, a new drummer of Am I Blood. I guess it's time to tell you what's happening in Am I Blood camp at the moment. Undisputed leader, songwriter and mainchief Janne Kerminen has been writing new songs for upcoming album since the beginning of 2007. In same time he asked me to help him with the drums and I'm pretty sure that in same second I somehow joined Am I Blood. But that's enough about that."

"Much bigger news is that…"

"Am I Blood is at the moment in the studio recording upcoming album!" More...

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System Of A Down To Reunite For Eurovision 2009?

World renowned Armenian-American rock band System Of A Down has expressed interest in representing Armenia in next year's Eurovision song contest to be hosted in Russia.

Serj Tankian, the group's lead singer, recently said that the group would consider performing in Eurovision only if they would be allowed to use Eurovision as a means to advance the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

"Eurovision would be an excellent way to make this theme known. We must seriously think of this." Tankian said.

System Of A Down, which has been advocating for Armenian Genocide recognition since its early garage band days is noted for the liberal political views expressed in their songs. The band's music tackles a myriad subjects including War, corruption, religion, drug use, censorship, human rights violations, and Genocide.

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Nine Inch Nails Announces More U.S. Tour Dates

Nine Inch Nails has announced a large batch of new tour dates for the fall. Here are the new U.S. tour dates:

10.23.08 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
10.25.08 New Orleans, LA Voodoo Festival, City Park
10.28.08 Orlando, FL UCF Arena
10.29.08 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
10.31.08 Nashville, TN Sommet Center
11.01.08 Greenville, SC Bi-Lo Center
11.03.08 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Complex
11.05.08 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena
11.08.08 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena
11.09.08 Worchester, MA DCU Center (rescheduled from previous date)
11.11.08 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place
11.12.08 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
11.14.08 Hamilton, ON Copps Coliseum
11.15.08 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
11.17.08 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center
11.18.08 Fort Wayne, IN Memorial Coliseum
11.20.08 Cedar Rapids, IA US Cellular Center
11.21.08 Columbia, MO Mizzou Arena
11.22.08 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
11.25.08 Minneapolis, MN Target Center (rescheduled from previous date)
11.26.08 Council Bluffs, IA Mid-America Center
11.28.08 Rapid City, SD Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Arena
11.29.08 Billings, MT MetraPark Arena
12.01.08 Saskatoon, SK Credit Union Centre
12.04.08 Kelowna, BC Prospera Place
12.05.08 Victoria, BC Save On Foods Memorial Centre
12.07.08 Portland, OR Rose Garden Arena
12.08.08 Nampa, ID Idaho Center
12.09.08 Missoula, MT Adams Center
12.12.08 Sacramento, CA Arco Arena
12.13.08 Las Vegas, NV Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino

The announcement also comes with a cryptic message of:
"those of you outside North America, have faith... you never know what could happen!"

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Karnivool In Pre-Production On Sophomore Album

Karnivool are currently locked away in a studio in Perth, Australia completing pre-production on the follow-up to their outstanding debut album, "Themata." A journal update from the band on the matter states:

"The 2nd album is shaping up to be a gem. You may have realised by now that we don't write albums very quickly, but we don't like to do things by halves. We are about to lock the doors of our comfy little studio which sits among the serene surrounds of the industrial hussle and bussle of Osborne Park where we will be entering the 'preproduction' stage. Joining us once again on the start of our excellent adventure is our good friend Forrester Savell. In the next two weeks we will be finishing tracks, tying up loose ends, chopping things up and sticking them together again, applying the lacquer where necessary, or taking to it with blunt objects where necessary. All in all, making the sure everything is exactly how we like it before we begin the real tracking process within the coming weeks. Once again, thanks for your patience and support. In the meantime here's a little video of what we've been up to recently. We will be posting videos and blogging on a regular basis throughout the pre-production and recording period, check back soon.

"In other news....Karnivool are amongst the first bunch of bands announced for the 2008 Homebake Festival. The lineup includes Crowded House, You Am I, The Vines, and shitloads more... This will take place at Domain Royal Botanical Gardens in Sydney City on Saturday December 6. Tickets go on sale 9:00am Monday August 18th. Check www.homebake.com.au or www.myspace.com/homebake for more details."

Karnivool's new record is set to drop in 2009.

Here's a short video update/blog from the new album as well: More...

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Submit Songs For "Stomp Out Cancer 2" Comp

Heavy Metal Pages' Department of Virtuosity has sent out the following announcement:

"StreetBlast.com is working with StompOutCancer.com to help them search for music for their upcoming CD "Stomp Out Cancer Volume 2: Hope." All proceeds from the sale of this CD go to research for Ewing's Sarcoma, a type of cancer that attacks children and young adults. “This is an open call for music! We are looking for songs about overcoming obstacles, heros, victory, winning, and tribute. All genres are accepted, however, we would really like to keep this CD positive and upbeat! The submission deadline is September 1st, 2008 @ midnight. If you are interested in submitting music for this project, please download the .PDF form, and mail in your CD with the select tracks you would like us to consider."

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Avenged Sevenfold Posts DVD Trailer Online

Orange County based rockers Avenged Sevenfold have posted a new trailer for their forthcoming DVD, "Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough" which will also come with an album full of rarities, covers and more. The DVD is scheduled for a September 16th release. You can check out the trailer below. More...

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Piledriver Completes New Album

Canadian metallers Piledriver have reportedly finished mixing their new album, "Metal Manifesto" which is scheduled for an October 31st.

Guitarist Kinky Pork Cream says: "The album is now on its way to get mastered, which should be completed by this weekend. Overall we are more then happy with the results. With Neil Kernon's help, I believe we have made a truly heavy thrash metal album that will definitely make a statement in the metal world. Working with Neil was a blast as he is a man of many interesting stories and insight. I feel confident that Piledriver will be working with Neil again on future releases. Spending five days in Chicago was quite a good experience as we met a lot of great people and lots of metalheads. We ended our stay in Chicago at the famous Kuma's Corner burger joint. We had heard many stories of this place and it didn't disappoint. Good food and awesome metal tunes were played. As for shows, our next show is October 13th with OVERKILL at the Opera House in Toronto. Well, that's all for now. Lots of work in the meantime, including booking a tour of Europe for 2009. Lots of countries to hit this time."

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Scars On Broadway Plans "World Long Gone" Video

Scars on Broadway will be shooting a video for ""World Long Gone" on Tuesday, August 19 in Southern California and wants their fans to be a part of it.

The scene is going to be a "burning man" style bonfire in the desert night at a ranch in Aqua Dulce, CA. The band is looking for travelers and drifter style men and women 18+. You'll be featured on camera and have the chance to work alongside the band.

Mail the band a photo and info or a link to your MySpace page at scarsonbroadwayvideo@gmail.com.

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