Veil Of Maya To Enter the Studio

Veil Of Maya has issued the following update:

"Starting in sept/oct we will begin tracking and recording with Michael Keene from The Faceless our good friend whom recorded our last album 'The Common Man's Collapse!' Currently we are not sure what the name of the new album is going to be, but we should know for you soon, it should be dropping sometime in early 2010 so keep your eyes and your ears open and we hope to see you all soon!"

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Elvenking Announces Italian Tour Dates

Italian power metal band Elvenking has announced the following Italian tour dates:

08 OCT - Urban - Perugia (ITA)
16 OCT - Motorockas - Mozzate, Como (ITA)
31 OCT - Deposito Giordani - Halloween Party - Pordenone (ITA)
20 DEC - Soundtrack - supp. SKYCLAD - Arcene, Bergamo (ITA)

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Adagio To Support Paradise Lost In France

French metal band Adagio will be supporting Paradise Lost on their upcoming french shows, the dates are as follow:

Paradise Lost/Samael/Adagio
Dec 14th - LYON- Tranbordeur
Dec 18th - COGNAC - Les anciens abbatoirs
Dec 19th - PARIS - Elysée Montmartre

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Devastator Posts New Music Online

Italian death metal band DEVASTATOR has posted two new songs on their MySpace page. The songs, entitled "Desert" and "I Hate Cover Bands," come off the band's upcoming album, "Underground ‘n’ Roll."

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Castrofate Posts Full Concert Footage Online

New York thrash metal band Castrofate has posted their entire performance at Don Hills in NY on August 29th, 2009 youtube. Their setlist was as follows:

1. Freak
2. So Far Away
3. A New Hope
4. Game Over
5. IHuman
6. Moment of Cataclysm
7. Damage Inc.

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Touche Amore Announces U.S. Tour Dates

California's Touché Amoré has announced the following upcoming U.S. tour dates:

9/18 Nomad Art Gallery w/ Graf Orlock, Bleeding Kansas, Cathedrals, Robotosaurus Los Angeles, California
9/28 Chain Reaction w/ Graf Orlock, Lewd Acts, Robotosaurus Anaheim, California
9/29 Back to the Grind w/ Ghostlimb, Rogue State, Robotosaurus Riverside, California
10/3 El Corazon w/ Unbroken, Undertow, Strain, The Helm, Balance of the Wold, Marginal Way Seattle, Washington
10/5 Neumo’s w/ Thursday, Fall of Troy, The Dear Hunter Seattle, Washington
10/6 Wonder Ballroom w/ Thursday, Fall of Troy, The Dear Hunter Portland, Oregon
10/8 The Boardwalk w/ Thursday, Fall of Troy, The Dear Hunter Orangevale, California
10/10 The Knitting Factory w/ Thursday and FAR! Hollywood, CA, California
10/11 Slims w/ Thursday, Fall of Troy, The Dear Hunter San Francisco, California
10/12 The Glasshouse w/ Thursday, Fall of Troy, The Dear Hunter Pomona, California
10/13 The Clubhouse w/ Thursday, Fall of Troy, The Dear Hunter Tempe, Arizona
10/14 HOUSE SHOW - 2112 Gold Ave Se Albuquerque, New Mexico
10/15 The Door w/ Thursday, Fall of Troy, The Dear Hunter Dallas, Texas
10/16 Emo’s w/ Thursday, Fall of Troy, The Dear Hunter Austin, Texas
10/17 Meridian w/ Thursday, Fall of Troy, The Dear Hunter Houston, Texas

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Adversary Streaming New Song Online

Virginia metallers Adversary have issued the following update about streaming a new song online:

"We have uploaded the instrumental 'The Ashes of Faith' to our Myspace player! We truely feel this is one of the best songs we have created to date. Make sure to check it out and listen. Tell your friends ADVERSARY is back!"

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Dead By April Added To Taste Of Chaos Tour

Dead By April has issued the following update about being added to the Swedish tour dates of the Taste of Chaos tour with In Flames and Killswitch Engage:

"We are very happy to announce that we are confirmed for the swedish dates of the almight TASTE OF CHAOS tour with In Flames, Killswitch Engage and Every time I die. Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö!

"Unfortunately this means that we are postponing our gig at debaser medis. Everybody who got tickets to that show can refund them of course. We hope to see you at the taste of gig instead. 175kr extra to see three more PRETTY DECENT acts like In Flames, Killswitch and every time I die is not that bad is it?=)"

The currently confirmed dates are as follows:

12/11 Stockholm, Stockholms län
12/12 Göteborg, Stockholms län
12/14 Malmö, Skåne län

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Alestorm Added To Heathenfest Tour

Alestorm has issued the following update about being added to the upcoming Heathenfest Tour:

"Haw fannies and fuddettes!

"Just to let you all know that we've been put on the the Heathenfest America tour along with ELUVEITIE, BELPHEGOR, VREID, and KIVIMETSAN DRUIDI. Which is rather nice. We're all freakin' excited about getting back across the pond to play some shows for you guys, so it's going to be an awesome party. See you all there! Here's the dates:"

11/3 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
11/4 Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
11/5 Montreal, QC @ Le National
11/6 New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theater
11/7 Cleveland, OH @ Peabodys
11/8 Detroit, MI @ Blondie's
11/9 St Paul, MN @ Station 4
11/10 Chicago, IL @ Jaguar Club
11/12 Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
11/13 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
11/14 Orlando, FL @ TBA
11/16 San Antonio, TX @ Warehouse Music Venue
11/17 Ft Worth, TX @ Ridglea Theater
11/18 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
11/19 Tempe, AZ @ The Sets
11/20 Hollywood, CA @ The Roxy Theater
11/21 San Marcos, CA @ The Jumping Turtle
11/22 San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
11/23 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
11/24 Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
11/25 Vancouver, BC @ Red Room

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Bleeding Fist To Record New Album

Bleeding Fist has issued the following update about recording new material:

"Bleeding Fist will enter in Studio Panorama on September 10, 2009 again to start the recording of the upcoming MiniCD which will contain four completely new songs and the edited cover version of mighty HELLHAMMER - MESSIAH. Release date TBA / through MORIBUND RECORDS."

The track listing will be as follows (order to be confirmed):

1. Leading Hell (Into Circle of Blood)
2. Defender of Satan's Honor
3. Invokation in Devil's Flesh
4. And I Devour it, The Light
5. Messiah (Hellhammer tribute)

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Exodus Cancels Beijing Show Due to Visa Issue

Exodus has issued the following message on cancelling the upcoming September 25th show in Beijing, China:

"Due to visa issue with China we are forced to cancel our Beijing show. We want to thank the Chinese fans as well as Pain Killer Magazine/Icon Promotions for their support and understanding. We will do our best to make another show in China in the near future."

Exodus will be touring in Japan and South America this fall. Tour dates are as follows: More...

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Darzamat To Stream Entire New Album For 24 Hours

"Solfernus' Path," the fifth full-length studio album from Polish dark metallers Darzamat, will be available for streaming in its entirety on the French webzine Heavylaw. An exclusive listening session will be at website on Friday, September 4th. The album will be playing for 24 hours only.

"Solfernus' Path" was released in Europe on August 28 through Massacre Records and in Japan via Spiritual Beast Records. The CD was recorded in Poland under the supervision of Jaroslaw Toifl, with whom the band had previously worked on 2005's "Transkarpatia". There are two guests on the album: King Dimaond's Andy La Rocque (guitar solo in "King of the Burning Anthems") and Stone Sour's Roy Mayorga (opening intro). The album was mixed by Jonas Kjellgren (Scar Symmetry guitarist) of Black Lounge Studios in Avesta, Sweden.

The "Solfernus' Path" track listing is as follows:

01. False Sleepwalker
02. Vote for Heresy
I: Devium
03. Pain Collector
04. Final Conjuration
II: Fumus
05. Gloria Inferni
III: Venenum
06. Solfernus’ Path
07. Lunar Silhouette
08. King of the Burning Anthems
IV: Spectaculum
09. Chimera
10. Mesmeric Seance

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Eyes Of Noctum Streaming New Song Online

Eyes of Noctum has issued the following update about streaming a new song online titled "Eyes of Noctum:"

"Hello everyone,

"The self titled track is now up for you to enjoy on our page! Check it out and please let us know what you think! Thank you all for the support, Stay metal."

Eyes of Noctum's upcoming tour dates are as follows: More...

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Amoral Announces Two Finnish Shows in January

Amoral has announced two shows in their home of Finland in the new year:

Jan. 29, 2010 Hämeenlinna - Suistoklubi
Jan. 30, 2010 Seinäjoki - Bar 15

More shows may be announced in the future.

Amoral's latest album, "Show Your Colors," was released in Finland on May 6. The album has also been released in Germany on May 22, in The U.S. on June 9 and in Japan on July 22. The Japanese release contains a cover of The Misfits-song "Dig Up Her Bones" as a bonus track.

Here are some upcoming Amoral tour dates: More...

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Heathen Announces Upcoming Tour Dates

San Francisco metallers Heathen have announced the following upcoming tour dates:

9/4 THE ROCK TUCSON, Arizona
9/5 UB’S BAR MESA, Arizona
9/6 WHISKEY A GO GO WEST HOLLYWOOD, California
9/19 THRASH DOMINATION KAWASAKI, Kanagawa
9/20 THRASH DOMINATION KAWASAKI, Kanagawa

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Impious Streaming New Song Online

Impious has issued the following update about streaming a new song online:

"Today we added ABOMINATION GLORIFIED to our playlist! The song is the opening track of our new album DEATH DOMINATION which will be released on November 6th in Europe, and November 24th in North America!

"The song is one of the fastest songs we've ever written and pretty much gives you a glimpse of what our new album is all about!"

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Trivium & Whitechapel Announce 2nd Leg Tour Dates

Trivium and Whitechapel have announced the second leg of Into the Mouth of Hell We Tour with special guests Chimaira and Dirge Within.

Second leg tour dates are as follows:

Oct. 29 Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Oct. 30 Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans
Oct. 31 Towson, MD - Recher Theatre
Nov. 01 Norfolk, VA - Norva Theatre
Nov. 03 Albany, NY - Northern Lights
Nov. 06 Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Nov. 07 Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of the Living Arts
Nov. 08 Hartford, CT - Webster Theater
Nov. 09 Montreal, QC - Le Medley
Nov. 11 Quebec City, QC - Imperial
Nov. 12 Toronto, ON - Sound Academy
Nov. 13 Detroit, MI - Clutch Cargo
Nov. 14 Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
Nov. 17 Chicago, IL - House of Blues
Nov. 18 Minneapolis, MN - Cabooze
Nov. 20 Saskatoon, SK - Odeon Events Centre
Nov. 21 Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events Center
Nov. 22 Calgary, AB - Macewan Hall
Nov. 24 Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
Nov. 25 Seattle, WA - Showbox
Nov. 30 Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
Dec. 01 Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
Dec. 02 Denver, CO - Gothic Theatre
Dec. 03 Kansas City, MO - The Beaumont Club
Dec. 04 St Louis, MO - Pop’s
Dec. 05 Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
Dec. 06 Dallas, TX - House of Blues
Dec. 07 Houston, TX - House of Blues
Dec. 10 Tampa, FL – State Theater
Dec. 11 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
Dec. 12 Orlando, FL - Club Firestone

The bands will be embarking on the first leg of the tour starting next Friday, September 11th, in Long Island, NY. Here are the tour dates: More...

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Sacrifice Announces Canadian Tour Dates

Canadian thrashers Sacrifice have issued the following update about upcoming tour dates:

"To commemorate the release of their first CD in 16 years ‘THE ONES I CONDEMN’ out on Marquee Records, (Their first with the original line up since 1991’s Soldiers Of Misfortune) Canadian Thrash Legends SACRIFICE will be performing two Canadian shows in November, their only live appearances of 2009.

"Sacrifice will take the stage on Saturday November 7 @ The Garrick in Winnipeg MB w/Evil Survives and Striker, and again on Saturday November 21st for a hometown show at The Opera House in Toronto ON w/guests TBA.

"Ticketing and Support information may be found by visiting the following websites: Winnipeg and Toronto."

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Tombs Gearing Up For U.S. Tour Dates

Brooklyn's Tombs has issued the following update about preparing for an upcoming tour:

"We're gearing up for hitting the road with Kylesa and Bison BC for some dates in the Southeast and Texas. The second date is this rad fest in Asheville called Planet Caravan. We'll be playing with Clutch, Wino and a bunch of other really cool bands. Check out this link for advance ticket purchase."

Tomb's currently confirmed tour dates are as follows: More...

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Special Ops Nominated for New Music Award

Ringing in the upcoming release of their third studio album, “Through the Heart of the Infidel,” Montreal's Special Ops are excited to announce their New Music Award nomination for the Best Metal category for their song "Anger is Creeping" released off their last release, "Phase 2: Amidst The Madness." This is Special Ops second award nomination, having previously being nominated at the Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards for "Best Rock Song."

Adding this award nomination to their ranks, Abe Froman commented: "'Anger is Creeping' is definitely a huge fan favourite and for it to be nominated for Best Metal is truly a great honour. We truly like to say thanks to our fans and the New Music Awards for the nomination."

The award ceremony will act as a wrap up to the Barrie New Music Festival and is being held on Sunday Sept 13th 2009 at The Mansion Night Club (34 Dunlop St. East, Barrie). This year's awards ceremony will feature over 20 different award categories for independent artists. The New Music Awards will be ticketed separately from the New Music Fest. Admission at the door will be $5 for wristband holders and $10 for the general public.

In addition to their nomination and upcoming album launch in Montreal, QC on September 12th at Cabaret, Special Ops have decided to overhaul their webpage in order to offer fans a new revamped look and plenty of new content. Head over to www.opsmission.com for all your Special Ops info.

“Through the Heart of the Infidel” was produced by award-winning producer & mixer Glen Robinson (Voivod, The Ramones, ACDC, Gwar, Queensryche, Nashville Pussy), along with the engineering and production talents of Kevin Jardine (Slaves on Dope, Monarchy).

Upcoming Special Ops tour dates: More...

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Incantation Updates Tour Schedule

Death metallers Incantation have updated their upcoming tour schedule with the following dates:

9/3 The Summit Columbus, Ohio
9/4 Liguor Sweets Milwaukee, Wisconsin
9/5 Nite Cap Chicago, Illinois
9/6 DM3 fest 6 Goodells, Michigan
10/18 DINGBATZ - New Jersey Deathfest Clifton, New Jersey
10/30 TBA Guatemala City
10/31 Museo de Antropologia e Historia San Pedro Sula

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Insomnium's New Album Release Date Delayed

Insomnium has issued the following announcement about the release of their new album "Across the Dark" being delayed:

"We are sorry to announce that the release of Across the Dark is delayed a bit. The reason behind this is a problem in the production phase of the cds, so the band itself has nothing to do with this. New release dates are: Finland Sep 9th, Europe Sep 26th, USA Sep 15th. However, if you order the album from our webshop here, you will get it on Sep 9th, no matter where you live! So especially all our European fans, use this opportunity and get the cd well before it's released in your own country! Once again, sorry for this mess but there's nothing we can do about it."

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Lazarus A.D. Writing New Material

Bassist/vocalist Jeff Paulick of Lazarus A.D. has issued the following update about working on new material:

“What the fuck is up! Just issuing a little update here; we have been home for about a month now since our last tour with Bison and Woe of Tyrants. The tour was great, especially Canada, but it ended slightly short with Dan breaking his hand. But, we will have you know, the hand is fine and has about 2 weeks left to heal and things will be better than ever. He has still been playing guitar as much as possible and actually has been practicing his finger picking techniques as thats about all he can do with his right hand right now haha! Nonetheless, Alex and I have been hard at work writing new material as well and we will resume writing in a couple weeks as a band. We have some down time here and are going to make the best of it. I can assure you the new material we have been jamming on is much more mature and we simply can't wait to get back into the studio. But more touring is in the works b4 that happens, rest assured.

"We obviously have Loud Park coming up and we are extremely stoked on that. Traveling to other countries and performing is a great feeling, the paperwork and process however is not! It takes alot of time and shit as a musician you just don’t want to deal with, but another good reason we are currently home. After Japan we have some things being thrown around, hopefully another US tour to wrap up the year and then back to the grind after the holidays. A couple more music videos are being put together, be on the lookout for that. We have some great HD footage of our gig at Milwaukee’s Summerfest which will be made into a live video very shortly here. Other than that, keep checkin back for updates and we will see everyone out there after we undoubtedly return home hungover and jet lagged to shit from Japan!!!”

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Rob Zombie Working On New Album

Rob Zombie's website has been updated with the following message about releasing a new album:

"It is that time of year again, and Michael Myers has returned home to sleepy Haddonfield, Illinois to take care of some unfinished family business. Unleashing a trail of terror that only horror master Rob Zombie can, Myers will stop at nothing to bring closure to the secrets of his twisted past! Click the link for more information on the movie.

"And stay tuned for more information on an upcoming tour and new Rob Zombie album release coming this November!"

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Nile Guitarist Offering Guitar Lessons

Nile has issued the following update about guitarist Karl Sanders offering guitar lessons:

"Karl Sanders, founder of Nile, is offering one-on-one intermediate and advanced guitar lessons in Greenville, SC. Learn Extreme Metal:

-Techniques
-Theory
-Lead and Rhythm
-Advanced Harmonic Concepts
-Practice Techniques
-Band Dynamics
-Songwriting

"E-Mail NileGuitarLessons@gmail.com for more information."

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The Order Of Apollyon Streaming New Song Online

The Order Of Apollyon has issued the following update about streaming a new song online:

"All Hailz Devotees.

"The fourth and last extract from the preproduction of our debut album 'The Flesh' is now online at this location.

"The song, entitled 'Never' can be added to your own profile, and downloaded. A studio report featuring interviews of James McIlroy and B.S.T. during the tracking of the guitars of 'The Flesh' will be made available shortly. Help us spread our Word by spreading our music. Download and spread.

"True Servants Will Be Rewarded. Judgement Is Upon Us. Join The Order."

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Skeletonwitch Recording New Music Video

Skeletonwitch has issued the following update about recording a new music video:

"Welcome to the first installment of our new weekly blog (or as close to weekly as our lazy, heavy metal asses can get). There's a lot of Witch activity going on these days with the impending release of 'Breathing the Fire' so we figured we'd snap some pics and talk some shit and let everyone know what we're up to.

"This past weekend we had a killer first rehearsal for the Children of Bodom and The Black Dahlia Murder Tour. We knocked the dust off and ripped through a new set list that contains songs off of 'Breathing the Fire' that have yet to be debuted live. Can't wait for everyone to hear the new shit! After practice came the inevitable hangout/cookout/pass out session....

"If you haven't checked out the tour dates yet you can do so here. In other Witch news we're going to be filming a new music video very soon. It's a bit too early to reveal details as they're still subject to change, but keep an eye out. A new aural/visual Witch assault, coming your way soon.

"In addition to the two U.S. tours we currently have booked, we are planning some European devastation. Look for Skeletonwitch to be 'breathing the fire' in Europe around the end of the year. If everything works out, it's going to be a brutal fucking line up. As always, thanks for the support!"

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Sybreed Finishes Recording New Album

Sybreed has issued the following tour recap, update about acquiring a new bassist, and announcement about finishing their new album:

"Hello folks, First of all and as we are back from the US, we would like to thanks all the people who have been involved in the tour, so as to say Threat Signal, The Agonist, The Autumn Offering, Hector 'Mexican Special' Gonzalez, who handled the bass player role for the tour, 'General' Ace Piva and our driver Ringo. Those people are awesome, and we wish we could have toured with them forever: no need to say how much we miss them. We also would like to thanks all the fans we’ve met, spoke with, partied and had booze with and so on: you’ve made that tour the greatest ever, and we can’t wait to come back to visit you again!

"Then, it’s time for a late update about the current Sybreed’s status. We are once again complete as a band, and are happy to introduce our new bass player Stephane: he is sexy, heavily tattooed, dwarf all of us by his American football lineman body shape and above all, plays bass as if there was no tomorrow. More...

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Line-Up Announced For Bonecrusher Festival 2010

The Black Dahlia murder has announced that they will be headlining the European Bonecrusher Festival tour in 2010. Supporting acts will include 3 Inches of Blood, Necrophobic, Obscura, The Faceless, Carnifex, and Ingested.

The Black Dahlia Murder vocalist Trevor Strnad has this to say: "We are very excited to be the drunken hosts of the Bonecrusher tour. In cooperation with the wonderful Avocado, we have assembled quite a brutal line up for all tastes of the extreme. We are to be joined in this merciless campaign by our bearded brethren in 3 Inches Of Blood, personal favorites Necrophobic, Carnifex, Obscura, The Faceless and one of the UK's finest, Ingested. You'd be a fool to miss such a killer line up! Come out to the show and leave in an urn... bones crushed!!!"

The currently confirmed dates are as follows: More...

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Manegarm Announces Album Release Party

Swedish metallers Månegarm have announced that they will be hosting a release party for their upcoming album "Nattväsen" on November 7th with special guests Thyrfing and Skyforger. Thyrfing issued the following statement about the show:

"Swedish Månegarm will host a release party for their upcoming album and Thyrfing will appear as special guest together with Skyforger from Latvia (their first gig ever in Sweden). It will take place at Clustret in Stockholm on Saturday, November 7th. Tickets will be available at Sound Pollution and Repulsive Records."

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Unexpect Cancels Helsinki Tour Date

Canadian metallers Unexpect have issued the following announcement about canceling their upcoming Helsinki show:

"To all our Finnish fans,

"For unavoidable reasons, we're extremely sorry to announce that we won't be able to do the Helsinki show. We'll try to be back as soon as possible though ! See you in a near future !"

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Ill Nino Posts New Video Online

Tribal influenced nu metal outfit Ill Nino has posted their new music video online for the song, "If You Still Hate Me." You can check it out below. A message from the band reads as follows:

"HEY MANIACS! We have a little video treat for you all. The song is called "If You Still Hate Me". The footage was shot for, and aired on, MTV Russia during the second leg of the "Enigma" world tour. Our European tour had just finished the night before. Our show was to be in Ekaterinburg, Russia. Our flights were overnight with a layover in Moscow. Our schedule was tight to begin with and flight delays nearly cancelled the first Russian show. Nevertheless, we got there with just enough time to set up our gear and play. We really have to thank our road crew for pulling this one off - and also all of the crazy Russian fans for making this such a great experience. The audio is 100% raw and unmixed but, powerful indeed. Hope you dig it. Comment to let us know what you think!" More...

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SOiL Posts New Single Online

Chicago based hard rock group SOiL has posted their new single, "Like It Is" online in full. You can listen to the song by heading to the bands official Myspace page. The song will appear on the bands forthcoming new studio album, "Picture Perfect" which is scheduled to hit the shelves on October 20th. This will be the first SOiL to not include long time guitarist Shaun Glass, who left the band to form Dirge Within.

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Skindred Posts New Video Trailer Online

A new teaser trailer for Skindred's new music video, "Stand For Something" has been posted online via YouTube. You can check it out below. The full video will be posted online shortly and the song will appear on the bands forthcoming new studio record, "Shark Bites And Dog Fights" which will be released on September 22nd. More...

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Puscifer Announces North American Tour

Puscifer, featuring Tool frontman Maynard Jamed Keenan, has announced a series of shows in the United States, beginning next month. Keenan comments: "Efforts to confine our beloved enigma to the Southwestern United States have been thwarted. We are compelled beyond all reason to bring the noise and share our special sauce. Although authorities suggest you be prepared for any and all possibilities, we simply suggest you arrive happy and hungry."

The tour dates are as follows: More...

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Rammstein Reveals New Album And Single Info

German industrial metal group Rammstein has announced that they will be releasing a new single on September 18th entitled, "Pussy." A video for the song was recently filmed and is expected to debut soon.

The song comes from the bands forthcoming new studio album, which to date has not had it's title revealed. There will be eleven songs on the album which include a song in French and an acoustic track among other surprises.

The tracklisting for the album is as follows:

1. Rammlied
2. Ich Tu Die Weh
3. Waidmann's Heil
4. Haifisch
5. B******
6. Fruehling In Paris
7. Weiner Blut
8. Pussy
9. Liebe Ist Fur Alle Da
10. Mehr
11. Roter Sand

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Caliban Enters German Charts

German metal group Caliban has entered the German Media Control Charts at number thirty eight with their latest studio album, "Say Hello To Tragedy." A message from the band reads as follows:

“We would like to take the opportunity and thank everybody for the great support and keeping things up for Caliban over the years! Caliban entering the German charts again was another proof for us that we can definitely count on our fans. We will launch a clip from our release party on Thursday (September 3rd), so everybody who was there has the chance to relive some hopefully fond memories – the rest of you will at least get a taste for how we celebrated the release of Say Hello To Tragedy. We owe you everything, thank you guys and girls!"

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Former Dimmu Borgir Bassist Speaks On Split

I.C.S. Vortex, the former bass player and clean vocalist of Dimmu Borgir, has posted a message online regarding his departure from the band. The message reads as follows:

"I've really enjoyed the ride, the Dimmu years have been awesome. I look forward to concentrating fully on my own project now, and the opening possibility to resurrect a band or three.

"A special thanks to all the crazy and lovely people I have met on the road with Dimmu over the years, for the support from so many of you, and for the continuing interest in my musical projects. More...

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Opeth Announces Show In Israel

Swedish progressive metal group Opeth has announced that they will be heading to Tel Aviv, Israel for a headlining show at the 11A Exhibition Centre on November 10th. For more details and ticket information, click here. Opeth will soon be heading to Europe to take part in Dream Theater's Progressive Nation tour along with Bigelf and Unexpect.

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Evile Posts Another New Song Online

Young British thrash metal outfit Evile has posted another new song from their forthcoming new studio album, "Infected Nations" online. You can check out the song, "Nosophoros" by heading to the bands official Myspace page. The album is currently scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom and Europe on September 21st.

Speaking on "Nosophoros," guitarist Ol Drake stated: "The third and final track for you to preview Infected Nations is 'Nosophoros'... It's strange (but cool) how the first 3 tracks of the album are a great summary of what the album has to offer, while still leaving a lot of variation and different dynamics still yet to be heard. We just got handed final copies of the album for the band, and I couldn't be happier with the layout and overall feel of the album. I for one have always been a fan of going to the store, buying an album, taking it home, reading through the lyrics, taking in everything to do with the album and sit through it from beginning to end taking it all in. I've loved doing that since I was young.

"Whenever I hear classic albums like METALLICA's ...And Justice For All, I remember first buying it, taking in all the lyrics, artwork, the feel of it and I picture all of that whilst hearing it. More...

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Them Crooked Vultures Announces U.K. Tour

Them Crooked Vultures, the upergroup featuring Led Zeppelin bass player John Paul Jones, Foo Fighters leader/former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl and Queens Of The Stone Age frontman/former Kyuss guitarist Josh Homme, has announced a string of tour dates in the United Kingdom which will kick off this December.

The tour dates are as follows:

December 10 - Plymouth, UK - Pavilions
December 11 - Portsmouth, UK - Guildhall
December 13 - Blackpool, UK - Empress Ballroom
December 14 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy
December 15 - Edinburgh, UK - O2 Academy
December 17 - London, UK - HMV Hammersmith Apollo

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Destruction Guitarist Breaks His Finger

Mike Sifringer, guitarist of German thrash metal legends Destruction, has revealed that he broke his ring finger at a recent concert in Belgium.

"Yes, sad but true, the middle finger on the left hand is broken, the ring finger is cracked," the guitarist reveals. "I have to pause and rest my hand for at least two weeks, so no complications can occur. Destruction will play the Chaos Emergente Festival next week in Portugal (maybe with replacement guitar players), the release party shows, at the end of the month. I will be back on the track for sure!

According to Destruction's website, "the injury happened at the Vlamrock festival in Belgium. Mike and the band were watching a Hardcore show, when an aggressive fan jumped out of the moshpit into the crowd with a kick jump. Mike did not see him coming and he hit his left hand with full power. The negative clinical report of the hospital in Genk was fracture of the middle finger right away."

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Slipknot To Headline Smokeout Festival

Iowa nine-piece Slipknot has been announced as the headliners for this years edition of the Smokeout festival which takes place Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 at the San Manuel Amphitheatre and festival grounds in San Bernardino, CA. The event was founded by rap superstars (no pun intended) Cypress Hill and will be hosted by weed icons, Cheech and Chong. There will be a wide range of acts performing at the festival too, including metal groups Deftones, Immortal and Hardcore legends Bad Brains, as well as rap heavyweights such as Cypress Hill, Geto Boys, Immortal Technique, Mix Master Mike, Redman & Method Man amongst many others.

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Interview

Brendon Small Discusses The Dethklok Invasion

It may have all started with a simple idea, poking fun at the extremes in heavy metal music, but Dethklok has long since broken out of that simplicity and become a world-wide phenomena. The comedic antics of Nathan Explosion, Skwisgaar Skwigelf, Toki Wartooth, Pickles, and William Murderface have already been explored in The Dethalbum, Metalocalypse Season 1, and Metalocalypse Season 2. That’s not going to save the unsuspecting masses from accidental death at the hands of the world’s seventh largest economy, however, as a new blitzkrieg of Dethklok is about to be unleashed.

Besides the upcoming “The Dethalbum II,” the bumbling musicians are coming back for more metal mayhem in a third season of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim. Dethklok will also be making the transition into interactive territory soon with its own video game. In addition to the Dethklok game, the track “Murmaider” will be appearing in the upcoming heavy metal themed video game “Brutal Legend.” To round out the deluge of new material Dethklok will again jump off the screen and onto the page with a new comic book series from Dark Horse.

Metalocalypse creator and Dethklok front man Brendon Small filled Metalunderground in on all the upcoming activity. Before getting to the latest material, Brendon spoke about how the show originally started. More...

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