Metal News for August 21, 2009
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Warbringer Rejoined By Original Bassist
Returning from a 5-week European tour earlier this month, the guys in WARBRINGER are enjoying their first break in schedule in quite some time due to a relentless touring and recording schedule that has seen the band release two albums and criss-cross the US, Canada and Europe 9 times in 18 months.
With three weeks of respite, the band has decided to replace bassist Ben Bennett with original bass player Andy Laux. Andy recorded the group’s debut, "War Without End," but was unable to join his band mates for any of the touring due to him still being in high school. Now with his studies complete, Andy has been focusing on sound engineering and even built his own home garage studio but will rejoin the guys for future touring and recording.
Andy had this to say, "After parting ways with WARBRINGER a year-and-a-half ago I never would have seen this coming but circumstances have left the band in need of someone to handle bass duties. When I was asked to fill the position how could I refuse? The members of WARBRINGER are my good friends and (literally) my family so the choice was obvious, I look forward to catching up with the fans, seeing some familiar faces, but most of all thrashing every venue this side of the solar system!"
Guitarist, and older brother, John Laux added, “I’m happy to have my brother back in the band and to share some of the experiences I’ve been able to witness firsthand. The band has decided to part with bassist Ben Bennett due to a few serious personal and offstage issues we’ve encountered on the road. We thank him for all his contributions to the band, the album and the touring and we all wish him the best of luck with any future endeavors.”
WARBRINGER will be playing a couple shows in Mexico August 28 and 29, before embarking on the Obituary, Goatwhore, Krisiun, The Berzerker tour starting September 3rd.
White Skull Announces Upcoming Tour Dates
Italian metallers White Skull have announced the following upcoming tour dates:
10/4 Dayshockinground Fest Terni, Terni
12/11 Jailbreak Roma, Roma
12/12 Elvis Fan Stagno (LI), Livorno
Nocra Issues Recording Update
Lady S of Russian black metal band Nocra has issued the following recording update:
"Hail !
"Here, the first part of a report on our studio work. We entered the studio in the middle of July ,and have now completed recording/mastering/mixing 4 songs. Work has been very hard because Tesana was very tired after her regular work and I had a health problem. Next recording session will begin in about week. Next 4 songs ... Full length album must include 9 or 10 songs
"We hope to complete instrumental parts by the end of September or beginning of October. After that voice recording ,work with cover and also a new video ...
"I want to thank all people who support and help us. Sorry for taking so long to answer on messages/comments . Give us some time and we will blow your mind with Metal !"
A Band Of Orcs Announces Orctober Fest Show
California death metallers A Band of Orcs have announced that they will be appearing at the Orctober Fest in Santa Cruz, CA on October 29th. Other bands confirmed for the festival include Falling to Pieces, Nekrogoblikon, Fiends at Feast, and Kha'nos.
All That Remains Announce Headline Tour
All That Remains will headline a North American fall tour with support from Lacuna Coil and Maylene and The Sons of Disaster. From Sword to Sunrise and Taking Dawn will also appear on select dates.
9/22 Albany, NY @ Northern Lights
9/23 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
9/25 Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
9/26 Syracuse, NY @ The Lost Horizon
9/27 Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Zoo
9/29 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
9/30 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Orbit Room
10/1 Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere's
10/2 Pontiac, MI @ Clutch Cargo's
10/3 Madison, WI @ The Barrymore
10/6 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
10/7 Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
10/9 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
10/12 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine
10/13 Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
10/14 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
10/16 Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
10/17 Fresno, CA @ The Crest
10/18 San Francisco, CA @ Grand Ballroom
10/20 Spokane, WA @ The Knitting Factory
10/22 Salt Lake City, UT @ Murray Theater
10/23 Denver, CO @ The Fillmore
10/25 Fargo, ND @ The Venue @ Playmakers
10/27 Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall
10/28 Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Events Centre
10/30 Winnipeg, MB @ Garrick Centre
10/31 Minneapolis, MN @ Epic
11/2 Little Rock, AR @ The Village
11/3 Knoxville, TN @ Valarium
11/5 Ft Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
11/6 Gainesville, FL @ The Venue
11/7 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
11/8 Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues
11/9 Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
11/11 Baltimore, MD @ Rams Heads
11/12 Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
11/13 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
11/14 Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
11/16 Montreal, QC @ Le Medley
11/17 Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy
Neuraxis Looking For Members, New Myspace Layout
NEURAXIS has posted fan footage of their Montreal show with Cannibal Corpse from April 22. View it HERE
NEURAXIS has parted ways with drummer Tommy McKinnon and bassist Yan Thiel and are seeking a new drummer and bassist. For those interested in auditioning for the drummer and bassist positions, visit the band's MySpace page to learn the following three songs - 'Dreaming the End', 'Darkness Prevails' and 'Clarity' - and make sure to read all the requirements before getting in touch with them.
The band adds, "We ask you to video tape yourself playing these songs, add it to your YouTube page and send us the link by MySpace. Include 'Drummer' or 'Bassist' audition in the subject."
The band will also have a brand new myspace layout on Monday August 24.
New God Dethroned Video For Poison Fog
God Dethroned has also finished work on a new video for the track Poison Fog, which will debut sometime in September.
God Dethroned also announced the War Propaganda World Tour 2009 in support of their latest album, Passiondale.
Henri Sattler comments on the tour: “Our "Storming the Balkans" tour which we did about a month ago was a test. A test to see if our new band members, Susan and Mike, would be the right people to have in the band for the long tour we have ahead of us. A new world tour starting on September 3rd in Brazil leading us through Peru, Ecuador and Colombia up to Mexico for the first leg of our "War Propaganda World Tour 2009". I'm happy to say that they passed the audition well. On the South American shows, we will be accompanied by Elexorien from Holland and in Colombia also Belphegor will make their appearance. The Mexican shows will be with Entombed, Vital Remains, Master and Lividity o.a.
The second leg of the tour starts on September 30th in Tucson, Arizona with Abigail Williams, Augury and label mates Woe of Tyrants and leads us through the States up to Canada. We are really excited to tour the U.S. again and to promote our latest album "Passiondale", which was released last April. Our last show in the U.S. was in 2007 so we can't wait to see many of our fans again soon!
On October 21st, we head back to Europe for the third leg of our tour with Endstille and Hollenthon.
As some of you may have noticed already, Roel Sanders does not play drums in God Dethroned anymore. The amount of shows we're playing is much more than we expected and unfortunately Roel could not combine this with his private life and other activities anymore. It was hard to say goodbye to him, but we remain good friends as always. We have welcomed Michiel "Mike" van der Plicht as his replacement on the drum throne and we've already done a number of very successful shows with him. Now we look towards the future with confidence again.
See you somewhere on tour.
Cheers,”
Henri
God Dethroned
Unearth To Release Special Edition Of "The March"
On November 10th, 2009, fans will be able to get their hands on the new deluxe version of Unearth’s latest album, The March, which will come with a bonus DVD featuring a tour documentary entitled, The Three Day March, with footage shot by acclaimed director, Doug Spangenberg (Lamb Of God, Every Time I Die, Job For A Cowboy), during Unearth’s recent tour of the northeastern US. The DVD will also feature footage from inside the studio during the band’s recording sessions for The March as well as party footage from the band’s recent tour with Testament entitledGig Life. In addition to the candid behind the scenes footage, live footage of four songs will be included from the Wacken Festival 2008. Rounding out the DVD are the three music videos shot for The March - My Will Be Done, and the soon to be released videos for Grave Of Opportunity and Crow Killer.
A Filthy Addiction Issues Band Update
A Filthy Addiction has issued the following band update:
"SO HERES WHATS WHAT. Ok. so first off. as some of you may know we have our NEW/OLD bass player back :). we love him <3.
"2nd. due to lack of money transportation and planning we will not be recording on Ohio, instead we will be recording around here somewhere so look for that shit soon
"3rd. we got shows coming up so talk to us about them! :)"
A Filthy Addiction's upcoming tour dates are as follows:
8/28 The Backdoor w/ Slow Motion Sickness/The Rise And Fall Nyack, New York
9/20 Platinum Lounge@ The Chance w/ Dot Dot Curve/ Breathe Electric/ Count Your Blessings Poughkeepsie, New York
10/16 Loud Noises@HKDPL w/ Slow Motion Sickness/Floral Terrace Haverstraw, New York
11/14 Broadway: BOTB 4 10G Amityville, New York
Behemoth's New Album Hits #1 In Poland
Behemoth has issued the following announcement about their latest album "Evangelion" hitting #1 in Poland:
"We are proud to announce that the newest Behemoth album, 'Evangelion' is the best selling record in Poland! It got the first spot on the best selling records in Poland charts - OLIS. 'Evangelion' had its premiere on August 7th in Poland (Mystic Prod.), August the 9th in Europe (Nuclear Blast Records) and on August 11th in the USA (Metal Blade Records)."
Arch Enemy Posts Mexico City Show Photographs
Arch Enemy has issued the following update about posting photos from their recent live performance in Mexico City:
"YOU were fantastic, Mexico Hell City!!!
"We had a lot of fun, despite battling a stomach virus raging amongst some of us (yuck!) , rebelling gear, frequency troubles and moments of fainting in the heat, haha.
"We take it you had fun too - The choirs and action speak for themselves. Here are some really cool pictures! Many thanx to our man Carlos / Guacamoleproject.com - this guy rocks the camera like no-one!"
Castrofate Reschedules California Tour Date
New York thrashers Castrofate have issued the following statement about rescheduling a previously canceled tour date:
"Hey all, we got some great news for the people who have been messaging us from LA who wanted to see us. We WILL be hitting LA at the end of the tour on Sunday August 30th! We will be performing on the FRONT STAGE at THE KNITTING FACTORY HOLLYWOOD and it will be a 2-stage METAL FEST! SEE YOU THERE! ..m/"
Castrofate's remaining tour dates are as follows:
8/28 The Chance, Poughkeepsie, NY
8/29 Don Hill's, NYC
8/30 The Knitting Factory Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
Crucified Barbara To Release New Single
Swedish all-female metallers Crucified Barbara have issued the following brief statement about releasing a new single:
"New single ’Jennyfer’ out on August 26th. Also features previously unreleased track Fire. Pre-order here: Crucified Barbara WEBSHOP."
Far From Fate Seeking Fan Input About Their Genre
California's Far From Fate has issued the following statement about seeking fan input about what specific genre they belong to:
"Alot of people who are not musicians have been commenting that you guys don't sound like your influences. Well to that I say influences means they can influence your songs, song structure, sound, stage presence,motivation to play music, clothing anything. How many metal players are influenced by great blues players, even classical composers but don't sound that way at all. How many peopl have the beatles influenced but no one seems to sound like them today. Everyone in tye band has different influences and for different reasons, we are writing our own music so what come sout comes out. As far as fans go you have to target everyone, you never know who will like your music and who won't, sometimes the people you think will like it don't and vice versa. Is it crazy to think one may like us and anothe band that you dont think we sound like or we dont sound like? The world would be a boring if you were only allowed to listen to one kind of band or one type of music. So it would be interesting fo you guys let us know who you think we sound like. Some of the suggestions maybe bands we don't even like or influence us. Lol so what does that mean then. We have to target the fans of bands we dont like or never heard of lol, We want to make it just like everyone else in this industry.
"WE ARE CURIOUS WHO PEOPLE COMPARE US TO AND WHAT GENRE WE ARE STUCK INTO. ITS HARD TO PLACE OURSELVES AND SAY WHO WE SOUND LIKE, SO HELP US OUT GIVE A LISTEN TO OUR TRACKS MORE THAN ONE HOPEFULLY AND LET US KNOW WHO YOU THINK WE SOUND LIKE."
Shadows Fall Announces Free In-Store Performance
Shadows Fall has announced that they will be having a free in-store performance at 7:00 PM on September 14th at the Looney Tunes CD Store in West Babylon, NY. Further details on the show can be found here.
Maegashira Announces East Coast Tour Dates
NJ metal band Maegashira has announced the following east coast tour dates:
8/22 - Krug’s Place Frederick, MD w/ Ichabod, Cortez
8/23 - El ’n’ Gee Club New London, CT w/ Ichabod, Cortez
9/03 - SHoD X @ Krug’s Place (Sept. 3-6) - Frederick, MD
Havok Announces US Tour Dates
Denver thrashers Havok have announced the following US tour dates:
8/21 - UB’s Bar - Mesa, AZ
8/22 - Vaudeville - Tucson, AZ
8/24 - Music Trader - San Diego, CA (free show - record store)
8/25 - Royal Dive - Oceanside, CA (21+)
8/26 - Paroah’s Den - Riverside, CA
8/27 - Pizza Factory - Modesto, CA
8/28 - Four Eighteen Projecct - Santa Cruz, CA
8/29 - Kennel Club - Sacramento, CA
9/4 - Thee Parkside - San Francisco, CA
9/5 - Musichead - Medford, OR
9/6 - Satyricon - Portland, OR
9/7 - Hell’s Kitchen - Tacoma, WA
9/8 - Bit Saloon - Seattle, WA
9/9 - Gusto Bar - Boise, ID
9/10 - Club Vegas w. Salt Lake City, UT
9/11 - Marquis Theater - Denver, CO
9/12 - Knickerbockers - Lincoln, NE
9/14 - Memory Lanes - Minneapolis, MN
9/15 - Cactus Club - Milwaukee, WI
9/16 - Jordan Music - Kenosha, WWI
9/17 - Beat Kitchen - Chicago, IL
9/18 - HELP US BOOK!!! Cleveland, OH
9/19 - Club Diablo - Buffalo, NY
9/20 - Waterfront Tavern - Holyoke, MA
9/21 - The Meatlocker - Montclair, NJ
9/23 - The Charleston - Brooklyn, NY
9/24 - The Depot - York, PA
9/25 - Millcreek Tavern - Philadelphia, PA
9/26 - The Tavernackle - Blacksburg, VA
9/27 - Volume 11 Tavern - Raleigh, NC
9/29 - Joey G’s - Madison, IN
9/30 - Bulldog Café - Louisville, KY
10/1 - TBA - Saint Louis, MO
10/2 - Riot Room - Kansas City, MO
10/3 - Bora Bora - Oklahoma City, OK
10/4 - HELP US BOOK! Dallas/Ft Worth, TX
10/5 - Stafford Main Street - Bryan, TX
10/6 - HELP US BOOK!!! Austin, TX
10/7 - The Ten Eleven - San Antonio, TX
10/8 - Chics - El Paso, TX
10/9 - UB’s Bar - Mesa, AZ
10/10 - 9:00P Vaudeville - Tucson, AZ
10/11 - TBA - Los Angeles, CA
10/12 - TBA - San Diego, CA
10/13 - TBA - Bakersfield, CA
10/14 - Blue Lagoon - Santa Cruz, CA
10/15 - Pizza Factory - Modesto, CA
10/16 - 924 Gilman – Berkeley, CA
Dark Castle Announces More US Tour Dates
Florida doom metal band, DARK CASTLE, has announced more tour dates in 2009. The tour dates are as follows:
8/25 - Nobby’s - St. Augustine, FL w/ Asshole Parade, Buttons, American Cheeseburger
9/05 - *TBA - Charlotte, NC
9/06 - Nara Sushi - Richmond, VA w/ Windhand, Akris
9/07 - Lit Lounge - New York, NY w/ The Body, Orphan, Malkuth
9/08 - Machines With Magnets - Pawtucket, RI w/ The Body
9/09 - Daniel Street - Milford, CT w/ The Body, Sea Of Bones
9/10 - Evacuate Warhouse - Roxbury, MA w/ The Body, Gigan, Lecherous Nocturne, Closed Casket
9/11 - Geno’s - Portland, ME w/ The Body
9/12 - *TBA - Amherst, MA w/ The Body
9/13 - Lost and Lulu Gator Bar - Brooklyn, NY w/ The Body, Tournament, Ramps
9/14 - Basement Show - Philadelphia, PA w/ The Body, Bubonic Bear
9/16 - *TBA - Louisville, KY
9/17 - Wise Guys - Somerset, KY w/ Old One, Alegionnaire, Eyelid Conspiracy
9/18 - Little Hamilton - Nashville, TN w/ Salome, Hull, Sacaea
9/19 - *TBA - Fayetteville, AR w/ The Unbeheld, Sons of Tonatiuh
9/20 - Buccaneer - Memphis, TN w/ The Unbeheld, Sons of Tonatiuh, Supercollider
The Accused Announces US Tour Dates
Seattle's The Accused has announced the following tour dates:
9/25 - El Corazon - Seattle, WA
9/26 - Satyricon - Portland, OR
10/1 - The Distilery (21+) - Sacramento, CA
10/2 - Thee Parkside - San Francisco, CA
10/3 - Vixens - Sparks, NV
10/4 - Club Vegas (21+) - Salt Lake City, UT
10/5 - Marquis Theatre - Denver, CO
10/6 - OFF
10/7 - The Conservatory - Oklahoma City, OK
10/8 - Prophet Bar - Dallas, TX
10/9 - The Compound - Corpus, TX
10/10 - Emo’s - Austin, TX
10/11 - Walter’s On Washington - Houston, TX
10/12 - No Man’s Land - El Paso, TX
10/13 - Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM
10/14 - Jugheads (21+) - Phoenix, AZ
10/15 - Radio Room (21+) - San Diego, CA
10/16 - Knitting Factory - Los Angeles, CA
10/17 - Alex Bar (21+) - Long Beach, CA
10/18 - TBA Santa Cruz, CA
Withered Posts Live Performance Footage Online
Withered has posted a fan filmed video clip of their performance in New York on August 15th. The video clip can be viewed below. Withered also issued the following statement about the video:
"Thanks to loginkill for posting these videos from the Marduk/Withered/Black Anvil/Tombs show on Aug 15. The one below is 'reveal the essence of suffering'." More...
Autumns Eyes Issues Recording Update
Autumns Eyes has issued the following update about recording a new album:
"Autumns Eyes has been diligently wrapping up the recording progress for the next album which is currently untitled. The album will include 12 original tracks and a cover of Type O Negative's 'Wolf Moon'. The overall sound and feel of the album is different from previous releases as there is no screaming vocals and all clean singing. The album will be released on Halloween this year, and will also feature a brand new music video to coincide with the next season of Autumns Eyes music."
TSotSC Reveals New Album Details
North Carolina's The Sign Of The Southern Cross has revealed the cover art to their upcoming album, "Of Mountains and Moonshine," which will be released on september 21st through Season of Mist. The tracklisting for "Of Mountains and Moonshine" is as follows:
01. Of Mountains & Moonshine
02. Huck Finn
03. The South is Rising
04. Dead Skies
05. Weeping Willow
06. Hog Callin'
07. Scry
08. Eating the Sun
09. Appointed Reaper
10. Unwelcome in that House
11. Purge
12. Stitch in Time (To Save Nine)
13. Stalking Horse
Hacride Updates Tour Schedule
French metallers Hacride have updated their tour schedule with the following dates:
8/25 HOLE IN THE SKY FESTIVAL Bergen (NO), Hordaland
9/12 CAOS EMERGENTE FESTIVAL Porto (PT), Porto
9/26 METAL RUMBLE FESTIVAL Saint Médard en Jalles (FR), Aquitaine
10/2 LOUNGE BAR Alton (UK)
10/3 PURPLE TURTLE London (UK)
10/4 PROGPOWER EUROPE Baarlo (NL), Limburg
10/10 MASS DEATHTRUCTION FESTIVAL Louvain-la-Neuve(BE), Walloon Brabant
10/16 SOIREE METAL Chaumont (FR), Champagne-Ardenne
10/23 LE GIBUS Paris (FR), Ile-de-France
10/24 SID FESTIVAL Joué-les-Tours (FR), Centre
11/7 LA CAVE A MUSIQUE Mâcon (FR), Bourgogne
11/14 METAL RIDE FESTIVAL Nancy (FR), Lorraine
11/27 FESTIVAL TOUR DE CHAUFFE @ LE NAUTILYS Comines (FR), Nord-Pas-de-Calais
11/28 L’USINE A CHAPEAUX Rambouillet (FR), Ile-de-France
12/4 LE FERRAILLEUR Nantes (FR), Pays de la Loire
12/5 LE MANEGE Lorient (FR), Bretagne
Narnia Signs To Nightmare Records For U.S. Release
Christian power metallers Narnia have issued the following announcement about releasing their new album "Course of a Generation" in North America through Nightmare Records:
"Hello everyone!
"Good news today - we are signing a deal with Nightmare Records in the US. We're very happy about this and we hope this will bring us closer to our north American fans and friends than ever before. Please visit here for further details.
"Take care! NARNIA"
Psychometry To Play Cutting Edge Music Conference
Psychometry has issued the following announcement about playing at the Cutting Edge Music Conference Showcase in New Orleans:
"Check out this event: Psychometry live in New Orleans, LA Hosted By: PSYCHOMETRY
"When: August 28, 2009
"Where: La Maison de Musique, 508 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
"Description: Psychometry brings their unique blend of music to the Big Easy for the Cutting Edge Music Conference Showcase. T-shirts and limited edition EP's will be available."
Serenity Updates Support Act For Dutch Tour Date
Serenity has issued the following update about confirming the supporting act for their upcoming show in the Netherlands:
"The opening act for the upcoming Netherland shows is confirmed: Sylvermyst! Visit their homepage!!! See you all on tour!!!"
Serenity's upcoming tour dates are as follows:
9/15 Komma Wörgl
9/16 Posthof Linz
9/17 Faval Music club Brno
9/18 Szene Wien Vienna
9/19 t.b.a. Budapest
9/23 Posthalle Würzburg
9/24 The Rock Temple Kerkrade
9/25 Het Front Vroomshoop
9/26 Bibelot Dordrecht
10/29 Zeche Carl Essen
10/30 Colos-Saal Aschaffenburg
11/1 Z7 Pratteln
11/2 Backstage Munich
11/4 Firlej Wroclaw
11/5 Bergkeller Reichenbach
11/6 Spirit of 66 Verviers
11/7 De Boerderij Zoetermeer
11/8 Relentless Garage London
Firewind Guitarist Gus G Joins Ozzy Osbourne?
Although no word has been given by either Ozzy Osbourne or Firewind's camp, a message on the official Facebook page of Randall Amplifiers has claimed that Firewind guitarist Gus G. is now the new guitarist for metal legend Ozzy Osbourne. The message reads as follows:
"Randall Amps is getting ready to watch signature Randall artist Gus G. make his debut as the new guitarist for Ozzy this Saturday, August 22nd. The concert will take place at the Blizzcon convention and be available on DIRECTV pay-per-view. Watch him play his signature Heaven and Hell half stack!"
Theatre Of Tragedy Streaming New Album Sample
Theatre of Tragedy has issued the following update about streaming a new sample track from their upcoming album "Forever Is The World:"
"The third sound clip 'Hollow' is now available on www.theatreoftragedy.com as well as here on myspace.
"September 1st will see the release of Theatre of Tragedy..s first digital single 'Deadland.' The tracklist will be:
1. Deadland
2. Hide and Seek
"There will also be an exclusive cover for this release. More details on where to get it will follow. The US Release date for 'Forever is the world' has been postponed until October 27th."
Troll Posts New Album Teaser Trailer
Norway's Troll has posted a new video teaser trailer online for their upcoming album "Neo-Satanic Supremacy," which can be viewed below. The band also issued the following statement about the video:
"We have posted a new video on our myspace hope you enjoy it ;) it contains the titletrack for the new album Neo-Satanic Supremacy Video is recorded at Inferno Festival in Norway" More...
Blood & Ink Records Announce Deal with RevHQ.
Blood & Ink Records made a very exciting announcement today.
"We are extremely excited to announce that we have signed an exclusive distribution deal with Revelation! Their long-standing commitment to independent music and their devotion to not only releasing quality music, but working with only the best labels around has proven them to be among the very few, well respected distributors around today. We truly believe this will be a huge encouragement and advantage to what Blood & Ink Records strives to do."
This is a great deal for people who love both new and old hardcore and metal. Revelation distributes so much media (vinyl, too) that they're often able to find old and obscure albums from the 80's. So if you're fans of some of Blood & Ink's back catalog, there's good chance you might be able to purchase it soon.
Revocation Releases New Song
REVOCATION has posted a third preview track, “Anthem Of The Betrayed”, from their forthcoming album "Existence Is Futile" online now via the band’s MySpace page. The other two songs you can hear are “Dismantle The Dictator” and “The Brain Scramblers." Their album is set to release on Sept 29.
God Dethroned Announces New Tour
God Dethroned will be hitting the road in North America for the first time since 2007 on ther headlining "War Propaganda World Tour 2009" in support of their newest album, "Passiondale." Going with them will be Abigail Williams, Augury, and Woe of Tyrants. Tour dates are as follows:
09/30 Tucson, AZ The Rock
10/01 Phoenix, AZ U.B.’s
10/02 Las Vegas, NV Cheyenne Saloon
10/03 Santa Ana, CA Galaxy Theatre
10/04 W. Hollywood, CA Key Club
10/05 San Francisco, CA Thee Parkside
10/06 Portland, OR Satyricon
10/07 Vancouver, BC Bourbon no Woe Of Tyrants
10/08 Seattle, WA Studio Seven
10/10 St Paul, MN Station 4
10/11 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
10/12 Cleveland, OH Peabody’s
10/13 Toronto, ON Wreck Room no Woe Of Tyrants
10/14 Montreal, QC Foufounes no Woe Of Tyrants
10/15 Hartford, CT Webster Underground
10/16 New York, NY Blender Theater
10/17 Worcester, MA The Palladium
10/18 W. Springfield, VA Jaxx
10/19 Baltimore, MD Sonar
10/20 Rochester, NY Penny Arcade
Atreyu Posts First New Webisode Online
Atreyu has posted the first in a series of webisodes regarding their new/upcoming album “Congregation Of The Damned,” which is set for release everywhere on October 27. You can check out webisode #1 below.
Headline News
Gaahl Retires From Music
Gaahl, former vocalist with Gorgoroth and most recently with God Seed, has decided to retire from the music scene. God Seed bass player King Ov Hell has stated that he is "freezing" the band at the moment as a result of Gaahl's decision. The future of the bands debut album remains uncertain at this point. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
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The Rockstar Ramblings: Tribute to the Microphone
Ever since the days of Jim Morrison using his microphone stand for self arousal the mic has been a key tool for rock singers and their act. This was specifically true for the glam heavy metal acts in the eighties. Here’s a breakdown of the microphone cowboys and their unique style.
Van Canto Signs To Napalm Records
German a copella metal band Van Canto has announced the signing to The Napalm Records. Van Canto are currently working with Charlie Bauernfeind on their new album at the Blind Guardian Studios. The full-length will hit the streets in 2010. In addition, the band’s first two albums (“A Storm To Come” and “Hero”) will be rereleased at the same time as their yet untitled new album.
Trivium Issues Video Update
Bassist Paolo Gregoletto of the Florida metalcore band Trivium has posted a video update message. the message can be seen below. More...
Portal Completes Work On New Album
Australian death metal band PORTAL have completed work on their new album, “Swarth,” which will be released on October 20th through Profound Lore Records. The band has also posted a track, “Larvae,” online at this location.
Tracklisting for “Swarth” [cover art] goes as follows:
1. Swarth
2. Larvae
3. Illoomorpheme
4. The Swayy
5. Writhen
6. Omenknow
7. Werships
8. Marityme
Division Announces Cover Artist for New Album
Washington DC heavy metal band Division has partnered with comic artist Tom Fleming for the cover of the new CD, "Control Issues." Fleming, a veteran of DC Comics, Marvel Comics and other pin-ups and cover art, will paint the image embodying the themes central to the CD. "Control Issues," the fourth CD from Division.
"Given the horror and deep-rooted vulnerabilities of the characters, we wanted someone who could convey these things in a single image. Tom was a perfect fit," stated band singer and lyricist, Nick Kelly.
Ace Frehley Speaks On New KISS Album
Ace Frehley, the former lead guitarist for rock legends KISS, has recently given his opinion on the new KISS song, "Modern Day Delilah" and their decision to sell the new album, "Sonic Boom" exclusively through Wal-Mart stores. Some excerpts from the interview reads as follows:
Q: Have you heard the new KISS single 'Modern Day Delilah'?
Ace Frehley: "Actually I did. I thought it was a good song. Paul's always been a really good writer and the only thing that I would say that the song didn't live up to was the fact that I believe they said that all the new songs were going to sound like stuff from the '70s and I didn't get that. The new song sounded like it could be something off an album they did in the '80s... that's what I got, but I thought it was a good song."
Q: What do you think of KISS selling their new cd exclusively through Wal-Mart?
Ace Frehley: It seems that more and more groups are going with major chains. I guess there's a plus to the fact that they'll give you a large advance, but the minus is the album is only available in that chain of stores. I guess there's pluses and minuses to everything, I mean, I entertained that idea, but, for me, I thought it was better that my album be available everywhere."
Fozzy To Release New Album In January
In a recent interview with the Baltimore Sun, Fozzy lead vocalist and World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Chris Jericho gave some insight regarding the new Fozzy album, "Chasing The Grail" and when fans can expect it to hit the shelves. An excerpt reads as follows:
Jericho: "Our new record, Chasing The Grail, will be out in January. We’ve been in discussions with radio programmers to see what the first single will be. There are five or six different songs they want to choose from. This really is a masterpiece for us and I think it will put us in a different category. I think it will change people’s perceptions that this is just Jericho’s wrestling band. I mean, Bruce Dickinson from IRON MAIDEN is a pilot but that doesn’t mean that his band doesn’t kick ass. We’re doing straight-forward, great rock and roll music."
Read the full article at BaltimoreSun.
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