Metal News for September 14, 2009
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28 news articles posted on this day.
As You Drown Posts Live Video Online
Sweden's As You Drown has posted a live video online of their performance of the song "Ruins and Dead Ends," which can be viewed below. The band also issued the following statement about the video:
"Hey metalheads!
"We'd like to thank everyone who showed up at our first gig since the 'Reflection' release - we had a blast! For those who didn't have the chance to show up, we've edited a live video of 'Ruins and Dead Ends' and also uploaded a couple of photos." More...
Deadwalk Reveals New Album Details
Canada's Deadwalk has issued the following update about releasing a new album titled "Scandalous:"
"Hey
"Well it's been awhile since we have made a blog. You may have heard rumors that we broke up, this is not the case!
"Last summer we did tour dates with Recon, thick as blood, and gaining ground. Yes after that we only played a few shows in and around the montreal area. during that time we went through big member changes. Went from 2 guitars to 1. Lost a bassist, and a drummer. Our line up since has been solid for almost a year now. In the spring we did a bunch of tour dates, and shows with bands like bury your dead, bleeding through, and the acacia strain. More recently we finished our album, as you can see on our profile we have 2 new songs up off the new full length. It will hit store OCTOBER 27, through 'Year of the Sun records'. YOTS has been really good to us, and we are very excited about this album coming out and working with our lable to get this band to where it needs to be! The album is called 'Scandalous', 10 tracks, we have a guest appearance by jesse 'stick to your guns.' The tracks sound awesome.
"Right now we are spreading the word about the album, and playing shows. We did some solo dates this summer in places all over Quebec and Ontario, they went extremely well. We also had a blast going dates with our friends in Abacabb, and for the fallen dreams.
"For now: We already started making songs for the next album. We are also booking our cd release tour for November. If you want us in your city let us know!"
Ensiferum Streaming New Song Online
Finland's Ensiferum has issued the following brief update about streaming a new song online from their latest album:
"You can now find a sample of the new song 'Heathen Throne' off 'From Afar' on our Myspace player."
Gallows Song To Appear On "Need For Speed" Game
Gallows has issued the following statement about their song "I Dread The Night" appearing in an upcoming "Need For Speed" game:
"As you know, we're all massive gamers and we're pleased to announce that 'I Dread The Night' will be featured on the new NEED FOR SPEED: SHIFT game soundtrack!
"Below is a portion of the press release for the game along with the full soundtrack. There's some amazing acts on there and we're stoked to be a part of it! More...
Hellbastard Issues Road Report
Hellbastard has issued the following tour road report:
"Jesus h christ. Just when we all thought the heat couldnt get any worse, today is an all time OVEN KILLER.
"Last night driving from Los Angeles we entered the arizona wastelands and witnessed a huge electrical storm which was awesome. We arrived in Pheonix and played a blinder to the assorted hordes out there, they loved it and we were greatful for yet another rapturous response and the obligatory encore. Unfortunately our brothers RESISTANT CULTURE broke down and couldn't make the show but this will be made up in the following weeks,....................
"FOR THOSE NOT IN USA Can you imagine putting your oven on FULL for a week and then walking into it,...thats not even starting to describe this heat, fucking awesome. yOU WANNA KNOW WAHTS FUNNY, THE LOCALS JUST SAY - 'yEAH, THIS IS COOL NOW,...' aRE THEY ALL insane? Meeting up with the PAPSMEAR dudes (Eric, Brian, and Paul) was awesome, as well as meetin everybody else,...special shout out to andrew (RC) and limey, Lisa and Kyle,...we fucking love you all.
"OVER AND OUT. (cos its too hot!)"
Korpiklaani Comments On PaganFest Set List
Finnish folk metallers Korpiklaani has issued the following update about their set list during the PaganFest Europe tour:
"Dear friends,
"We want to thank our cool audience at these first few Paganfest gigs in Germany. We know that many of you visit more than one Paganfest show. To prevent you from getting bored ;) we made a setlist from 22 songs. Every evening we decide which 10 songs to drop, so the setlist won’t be the same night after night."
Korpiklaani's upcoming tour dates are as follows: More...
Machine Head Posts Sonisphere Footage
Machine Head has posted a video clip online of their performance of the song "Struck A Nerve" at the Sonisphere Festival. The video clip can be viewed below. More...
Reverence Streaming New Album Sample Online
France's Reverence has issued the following announcement about streaming a new audio sample online:
"The new album of Reverence, called 'INACTIVE THEOCRACY', will be available the first of October, produced by Osmose Productions.
"You have the possibility to listen a song extract of this new opus on the MySpace page (new design) of the band. A double LP gatefold will be produced (under exclusive licence) by D.U.K.E at the end of this year, so, keep in touch."
Pathology Parts Ways With Singer, Matti Way
Pathology has issued the following update regarding the departure of their singer, Matti Way:
"As of today singer Matti Way has quit Pathology. We are extremely disappointed and bummed over this. Matti has other stuff going on right now and we wish him the best."
"Because of this we are canceling a few upcoming shows." More...
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Unearthing the Metal Underground In Long Island
This week on Unearthing the Metal Underground I am delving into the Long Island, New York scene. This was a bit of a hard task, since a lot of amazing bands I knew of from Long Island have since broken up or are on hiatus, such as Shadowgate. It's not that the scene there is dying, it's just changing. I find more hardcore bands than real metal bands. Most of the people I meet form there love Pantera and Machine Head and other groove metal bands. Furthermore, many bands are switching to a rock/metal crossover styles. The following bands are currently unsigned and from somewhere on Long Island, NY. More...
Apeiron Signs to Last Scream Records
Italian death metal band Apeiron has signed with Last Scream Records for their upcoming full length album, "Among The Lost." The album, mixed by Simone Mularoni at Fear Studio (The Modern Age Slavery, Empyrios, Gory Blister), will contain 10 tracks of technical death metal.
Darkblack Signs To StormSpell Records
Portland, Oregon traditional metal squadron DARKBLACK recently inked a deal with California's StormSpell Records. Said the band of the union, "StormSpell is currently in the midst of waging an unending, seemingly pitched battle against the followers of the False Metal Gods (more or less weakling usurpers). We now, with our newest allies, raise our weapons of war to the sky! DARKBLACK will be the vanguard for this righteous cleansing of the weak, uninspired and mediocrity that plagues our world! StormSpell Records are true believers in the true Underground Heavy Metal movement!"
The band recently unleashed their debut full-length, "Sellsword," featuring over 49 minutes of music fit for true heavy metal believers. You can view the striking cover art by Halseycaust (Toxic Holocaust etc.) here.
Here is the complete "Sellsword" track listing:
1. Sword Of The Morning
2. Icy Tomb Of Time
3. Down From The Mountain
4. Sellsword
5. Dark Apostle
6. Ancient Stone Sentinel
7. ... With Lightning Speed
8. Breath Of Fire
9. Flame Forest
Upcoming DARKBLACK live performances are as follows:
9/14/2009 The Josephine - Seattle, WA w/ Christian Mistress, Elk's Blood, Milk Music
9/15/2009 The Northern - Olympia, WA w/ Christian Mistress, Sonskull
9/16/2009 Plan B - Portland, OR w/ Christian Mistress, Salted City
You can check out some of Darkblack's music on their MySpace player.
Alice In Chains Announces UK Tour Dates
Alice in Chains has announced a run of UK tour dates in November:
11/12 Glasgow – Barrowland
11/13 Birmingham – Academy
11/14 Manchester – Academy
11/16 London – The Forum
11/17 London – The Forum
The pre-sale starts tomorrow, September 15 at 9am at this location. The general on-sale date is this Friday, September 18 at 9am at the same location.
Ghost Brigade To Release New Album On Vinyl
Finland's Ghost Brigade has issued the following brief announcement about their most recent album seeing a vinyl release:
"Friends, good news. We just got a word that 'Isolation Songs' will be released as a gatefold double LP. More news on this very soon!"
Illdisposed Posts Fan Filmed Video Clip
Illdisposed has posted a fan-filmed video clip online from their show in Denmark on September 12th. The video clip can be viewed below.
Narnia Updates Swedish Tour Date Venue
Christian power metallers Narnia have issued the following update about the venue of an upcoming Swedish tour date:
"Due to a misunderstanding our upcoming show in Gävle, Sweden, has been inaccurately listed to take place at 'Club Monster', which is wrong. The show will be at the club Wasteland! See You there!!"
Seventh Calling Signs To Heaven And Hell
The Las Vegas based heavy metal band, Seventh Calling, has officially signed with Heaven and Hell Records from the US. The label will carry the groups new EP entitled "Prelude to Madness" and the bands next upcoming full length album "Epidemic" (scheduled to start recording in Dec. of this year). Recording and production for "Prelude" was handled by Kirk Moll and was co-produced by Seventh Calling.
Seventh Calling's current line-up is as follows: Steve Handel-lead vox/guitar, Alex Ritchey-lead guitar/backing vox, Shannon Frye-drums/percussion, Michael Poplees-bass guitar
"Prelude to Madness" is available for pre-order now, and the physical release date is scheduled for Oct. 27th. Along with the tracks, the disc will also feature a full length video for the song "Blood of the Divine" and wallpapers for download. New artwork is viewable at the groups myspace website, along with audio samples from the EP. The concept and design for "Prelude" were created by Alex Ritchey.
Skyfire Posts New Album Track By Track Video
Skyfire has posted the first in a series of videos about their upcoming album, which can be viewed below. Skyfire issued the following statement about the video:
"Swedish progressive death metallers SKYFIRE recently revealed part one of a two-part track by track video in which members Martin Hanner (Bass, Keyboards), Johan Reinholdz (Guitar), Andreas Edlund (Guitar, Keyboards), and Joakim Karlsson (Vocals) sit down to discuss the group’s upcoming album, 'Esoteric.' Watch it here.....
"SKYFIRE recently revealed UK tour dates with FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE in November. Esoteric is scheduled for release September 14 in the U.K, September 18 in the rest of Europe, and October 13th in North America via Pivotal Rockordings. SKYFIRE released a digital-only EP entitled 'Fractal' in July via Pivotal Rockordings. 'Fractal' contains material written between 2004's 'Spectral' and the 'Esoteric' album. The EP is currently available through all major digital retailers....." More...
Track Listing Announced For Running Wild Tribute
Chicago black metallers Withering Soul have issued the following statement about the final track list for the upcoming Running Wild tribute album:
"The final track-listing for 'ReUnation - A Tribute To Running Wild', scheduled to be released in fall 2009 via Remedy Records, is as follows:
CD1:
01. POWERWOLF - Riding The Storm
02. FATE - Soul Vampires
03. ORDEN OGAN - The Battle Of Waterloo
04. ESENIA - Resurrection
05. 5TH SONIC BRIGADE - Angel Of Mercy
06. SATANOCHIO - Siberian Winter
07. DEADLOCK feat. Jürg Theiler - When Time Runs Out
08. SKILTRON - Ballad Of William Kidd
09. MOTORJESUS - The Rivalry
10. SUIDAKRA feat. Axel Römer & Matthias Zimmer - Marooned
11. THUNDERSTORM feat. Preacher - Welcome To Hell
12. WITHERING SOUL - Firebreather
13. WARHEAD - Faceless
14. WILD KNIGHT - Tsar
CD2:
01. JOSÉ JUAN GALLEGO - Draw The Line
02. MAGICA - Victory
03. CHINCHILLA - Conquistadores
04. HELLISH WAR - Return Of The Gods
05. OVERTURES - Pirate Song
06. BURNING POINT feat. Majk Moti - Gods Of Iron '09
07. CUSTARD - Under Jolly Roger
08. SEVEN SEAS - Detonator
09. HALOR - Little Big Horn
10. THUNDERBLAST - Timeriders
11. CRYSTAL VIPER - Libertalia
12. EVERTALE - Blazon Stone
13. WINTERS DAWN - Into The Fire
14. HEAVENLY - Masquerade
15. SOLEMNITY - Dr. Horror
16. WITCHTRAP - Victim Of States Power
17. RAVAGE - Fight The Fire Of Hate
Dark Tranquillity Posts Track from CD/DVD Online
Melodic Death Metal legend Dark Tranquillity will release “Where Death Is Most Alive” DVD / live album on October 26th, 2009 in Europe and November 11th, 2009 in the US. This incredible career spanning DVD will include a 20-songs main show filmed in Milan (Italy) in 2008, as well as a second DVD containing tons of previously unreleased live footage, all promo clips, a 47 minutes long documentary and much more.
The main show’s audio, mixed by the renowned Tue Madsen, will also be released as a separate live 2CD and you can now listen to a first teaser track, “The Treason Wall (Live in Milan 2008),” at the band’s redesigned MySpace page.
As a very exclusive premiere of the DVD, German Metal Hammer magazine & Mikael Stanne (vocals) visited a dedicated Dark Tranquillity fan with cases of beer, chips and of course the brand-new DVD in his living room. Stanne comments:
“Damn, the past weekend was a tough one. Actually one of the craziest weekends in Germany ever! First I had the honour of premiering our forthcoming DVD for some really cool guys from Bochum who applied for a Metal Hammer competition. And being the “prize,” I had to be the good houseguest and bring tons of beer and booze to their houseparty that of course quickly got out of hand in the best possible way. It was great seeing the DVD with other people so I got a chance to get some perspective on it. And judging from the reactions, this is a real winner. Thanks guys for making me feel at home and being exremely cool. Then it was on to Hellflame festival where madness, nakedness, darkness and drunkedness happened as usual. Got to meet some new friends and had an altogether great time.
Cheers guys & look out for our brand-new DVD! / Mikael Stanne”
Pictures from the “Where Death Is Most Alive” living room premiere will be posted soon.
Marilyn Manson Fans Arrested After Concert
Winnipeg police blocked off Portage Ave. and called in for backup as rowdy fans poured out of Winnipeg's MTS Centre late Sunday (September 13) night after a Marilyn Manson concert. It's unknown how many people were arrested but several people were seen being taken away in handcuffs.
Manson is touring to promote his new album, "The High End of Low." Here are Manson's upcoming tour dates: More...
Shadows Fall Announces In-Store Appearance
Shadows Fall has issued the following brief announcement about an in-store performance later today in Long Island:
"Everyone out in Long Island we'll be doing an in store performance at Looney Tunes. Click here for details. See you there!"
Templestowe Streaming New Song Online
Templestowe has issued the following update about streaming the new song "Oath of Failure" on their MySpace page:
"We've just released another song off our forthcoming album 'Cimmerian' called 'Oath of Failure'. Check it out and bang your head.
"Also, as of yesterday you can order our internet pre-sale package. For $30 you get an advanced copy of our Cimmerian LP, a Cimmerian T-Shirt, a Cimmerian A3 Poster and a copy of our 2007 Self Titled EP. That's worth well over $60 normally. Check out our BigCartel Shop on the page or here."
"Cimmerian" will be released independently both digitally and in hard-copy on October 10th.
To/Die/For Issues Recording Update
Finnish gothic metallers To/Die/For have issued the following update about recording new material:
"At the moment there is Guitars recorded for 4 songs. We decided to finish these '4 chosen ones' first because There's some deals we are handling right now,and the other side of the contract needs also something to listen soon. This is first time when To/Die/For also signs a management contract. Hopefully it helps band to concentrate only for making and playing music.
"Most of the guitars will be played by 'Krisse' on the new album. He is not as a band member. He is doing this as a session musician and he is Tonmi..s friend from Helsinki. We still do not know who will be TDF guitarist in future,but now we have "one" who could be:)
"More to come soon"
Viscera/// Streaming New Song Online
Italy's Viscera/// has issued the following update about posting the first in a series of remixes online at their MySpace page:
"Iris Overburden by Musica Per Bambini is the first of a series: the Cyclops Remixes series. Other names like MoRkObOt, Corpoparassita, Koma, dj. Kruz and more will join soon. It's a snippet of a new release up to be announced.
"..and what if Viscera/// plays a soundtrack..??? good for you to follow next movement."
Slayer And Megadeth Return To Canada To Tour
Megadeth and Slayer are coming back to Canada to finish their touring business there in what has been dubbed "Canadian Carnage East." The five-date Canadian Carnage East kicks off on November 8 in Moncton, NB and wraps up in Toronto on November 13. The co-headlining tour will feature Machine Head and Suicide Silence, and will see Megadeth and Slayer alternating the closing spot. Tickets go on sale this Friday, September 18 at 10AM local time (see below for more ticketing info).
Megadeth and Slayer laid waste to four Canadian cities earlier this year when they joined up for the first "Canadian Carnage," marking the first time the bands had shared a stage anywhere in 18 years.
Expect both Slayer and Megadeth to perform classic favorites as well as brand-new material - Megadeth's 12th studio album, "Endgame," is scheduled for a September 15 release, while Slayer's "World Painted Blood," the band's 10th studio venture, will be released on November 3. Slayer will be performing "Psychopathy Red," from their new album, live on stage.
Dates for the Canadian Carnage East are as follows:
NOVEMBER 8 Moncton Coliseum, Moncton, NB
Purchase tickets at MonctonColiseum.com, Moncton Coliseum box office, and charge by phone - 506.857.4100
NOVEMBER 9 Halifax Metro Center, Halifax, NS
Purchase tickets at TicketAtlantic.com, Atlantic Superstore outlets, Halifax Metro Centre box office, and charge by phone - 902.451.1221
NOVEMBER 11 Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
Purchase tickets at GEG.ca, Bell Centre box office, and charge by phone - 514.790.2525 or 877.668.8269
NOVEMBER 12 Colisee Pepsi Arena, Quebec City, QC
Purchase tickets at Billetech.com, Colisee Pepsi box office, and charge by phone - 418.691.7211 or 800.900.7469
NOVEMBER 13 Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON
Purchase tickets at Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster.ca and all Ticketmaster locations, Livenation.com, Air Canada Centre box office, and charge by phone - 416.870.8000
Europe Announces UK Tour with Diamond Head
Swedish hard rock band Europe has just confirmed a nationwide nine-date tour of the UK in February 2010. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 18th at 9am. All tickets are £17, with the exception of London (£18). Very special guest on all UK dates is Diamond Head.
The ticket hotline number for all shows excluding Manchester is 0844 477 2000. Manchester box office number is 0161 832 1111. Tickets can be booked online from www.ticketweb.co.uk. Manchester Academy 2 show can be booked via www.ticketline.co.uk and www.manchestercademy.net.
Dates include - Leeds O2 Academy (Feb 18), Birmingham O2 Academy (Feb 19), London O2 Shepherds Bush Empire (Feb 20), Oxford O2 Academy (Feb 22), Bournemouth O2 Academy (Feb 23), Bristol O2 Academy (Feb 24), Manchester Academy (Feb 26), Newcastle O2 Academy (Feb 27), Glasgow O2 ABC (Feb 28).
The tour follows the September 14th release of Europe’s critically acclaimed new studio album “Last Look At Eden,” which features the singles “New Love In Town” and the title track. Best known for their 1986 smash anthem “The Final Countdown,” the Swedish rockers have returned with a heavier bluesy, hip-shaking metal sound, and recently headlined the UK’s Bloodstock Festival to rave reviews.
Saw VI Soundtrack Final Lineup Revealed
The line-up and tracklisting for the Saw VI soundtrack has been revealed. The soundtrack features brand new and unreleased music from Hatebreed, Lacuna Coil, Suicide Silence, Shadows Fall, Mushroomhead, Converge, It Dies Today, Kittie, Chimaira, Every Time I Die, and more.
The Saw VI soundtrack will be available October 20, 2009. The official website and pre-order has been launched at saw6soundtrack.com.
In Saw VI, Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw's legacy. However, when the FBI draws closer to Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Jigsaw's grand scheme is finally understood.
Trustkill's Josh Grabelle said, "We are stoked about this soundtrack as we've managed to place songs from some of the most exciting hard rock and metal bands in the scene on this one. We are all huge fans of the Saw movies and are ready to knock this one out of the park!"
Artists' Addiction Soundtracks' Jonathan Platt says of the Saw VI Soundtrack: "We feel that we have put together a collection of songs that really mirrors the chaos onscreen. All of our acts are big fans of the Saw series and were excited to be a part of the soundtrack and I think that energy really comes across."
The Saw VI Soundtrack track listing is as follows: More...
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