Metal News for September 4, 2009
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Karma To Burn Signs With Napalm Records
Hicksville, West Virginia metal band Karma To Burn has announced their signing with Napalm Records. The band comments, "William, Robert and I are proud to announce our new partnership with NAPALM Records," affirms Richard "Little Dickie" Mullins. "We're thrilled at the opportunity for a renewed vitality for our rock band, KARMA TO BURN. We eagerly anticipate an unstoppable connection between the songs we work so hard on and the fans of classic, directly in the eye of the storm riffage that we make our music for. While trends have come and gone, NAPALM has stayed the course and supported a loyal fanbase all over the world. William, Robert and I have taken great pride in doing the same. It's this shared passion for great music... spearheaded by great songs... presented in a timeless fashion... that's assured William, Robert and I that NAPALM Records will be where our future hits find the perfect home." More...
Stream Threat Signal's New Album In It's Entirety
Hamilton, Ontario Canadian metallers THREAT SIGNAL have made their new album, "Vigilance," available for streaming via the bands Myspace page.
"Vigilance," the groups 2nd album, was produced by vocalist Jon Howard and mixed by Greg Reely (FEAR FACTORY, FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY). The record is set for release on September 8, 2009 (North America) and September 11, 2009 (Europe) through Nuclear Blast Records. More...
Luna Mortis Posts First Music Video Online
Wisconsin female fronted metal band Luna Mortis has posted their first music video online at this location or below. The music video is of the song "Forever More," which comes off their debut album, "The Absence." The video was directed by David Brodsky, who has worked with All That Remains and Black Dahlia Murder. More...
Book of Black Earth Added to Moonspell Tour
Seattle's BOOK OF BLACK EARTH will be appearing on the "Night Eternal Above America" Tour this fall along with Moonspell, Samael, and Secrets of the Moon. The tour dates are as follows:
10/14 - Czar - Tampa, FL
10/15 - Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
10/16 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA
10/17 - The Sterling Hotel - Allentown, PA
10/18 - B.B. Kings Blues Club - New York, NY
10/19 - Les Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC
10/20 - The Mod Club Theater - Toronto, ON
10/21 - Peabodys - Cleveland, OH
10/22 - Blondie's - Detroit, MI
10/23 - The Pearl Room - Mokena, IL
10/24 - Beaumont Club - Kansas City, MO
10/25 - Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom - Denver, CO
10/27 - The Venue - Vancouver, BC
10/28 - Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
10/29 - Satyricon - Portland, OR
10/30 - Thee Parkside - San Francisco, CA
10/31 - The Jumping Turtle - San Marcos, CA
11/01 - The Knitting Factory - Hollywood, CA
11/02 - The Sets - Tempe, AZ
11/03 - Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM
11/04 - Marquee - Tulsa, OK
11/05 - Ridglea Theater - Dallas, TX
11/06 - Warehouse Music Venue - San Antonio, TX
Baroness Announces U.S. Headlining Tour
Baroness has announced a full U.S. tour in support of their forthcoming album "Blue Record." This month-long headlining tour will kick-off on November 18th in Washington, DC and include a number of guests along the way including Earthless, Torche, Pig Destroyer, Iron Age, and more.
The currently confirmed dates are as follows: More...
Thyateira Updates Tour Schedule
Thyateira has issued the following announcement about upcoming tour dates:
"HELLO BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS!!!
"If you have not yet noticed there has been a slight change to our tour, actually an ENTIRE change.
"We were supposed to be leaving for Tour September 13th with the talented boys in Milosny, when our plans were put on hold by (not gonna name names). BUT ANYWAYS, we have set a new tour up with our very good friends in From All Within starting October 21st through the 31st. Check out the dates and be sure to come to a show near you!
"ALSO, IF YOU KNOW ANYONE, PROMOTERS, BOOKING AGENCIES, VENUES, AND OR BANDS THAT MAY BE ABLE TO HELP US WITH THE BOOKING OF OUR TOUR, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO TALK TO US!"
The currently announced tour dates are as follows: More...
The Rotted Posts New Music Video Online
The Rotted has posted a music video online for the track "Nothin' But A Nosebleed," which is off their album "Get Dead Or Die Trying." The video clip can be viewed below. The Rotted issued the following statement about the video:
"Directed by Ash Pears & Richy Lloyd for ASH TV, ‘Nothin' But A Nosebleed’ is a high octane three minute blast through the best parts of old school death metal, UK Punk and raging hardcore and recalls the bands bad old days spent 'sitting up all night, talking shit about all the things we'll never actually do and all the things we'll never actually change, just the insincere mumblings of drugged up morons. We'd rather hang out with the idiot giving us free drugs than our real friends. Wasted nights, wasted days'." More...
Alice In Chains Announces Private New York Show
Alice in Chains has issued the following announcement about a special private show in New York City on Wednesday, September 9th:
"Alice In Chains is having an exclusive private performance at the PC Richard & Son Theater in NYC this Wednesday, 9/9.
"The first 50 people to sign up HERE will gain admission for themselves plus a guest to this special event. PC Richard & Son Theater is located on the ground floor of 32 Avenue of the Americas.
"Doors open at 4pm, Performance at 5pm"
Amagortis Streaming Two New Songs Online
Swiss metallers Amagortis has issued the following update about streaming two new songs on their MySpace page:
"Hey Freax
"We’ve uploaded two new tracks entitled 'Pulmonary Insemination' and 'Acrotomophiliac' to our myspace page Let us know what you think, but don’t give us too much shit, they’re very rough recordings... We’re planning on recording our next full-length in January/February and aiming for a release around Mai/June 2010."
Circus Maximus Working On New Material
Norway's Circus Maximus has issued the following update about working on a new album:
"Hi everybody!
"We've just got home from Málaga (Spain) and we had the time of our lives, thx to our good friend Pako and his buddies from Invaders (Spain's #1 Iron Maiden tribute-band). The show at Smuget here in Oslo was packed to the roof and we are heading off to Atlanta this coming Sunday... so life is good ;-) The new album is still in the making and it sounds amazing! Can't wait to show it to you all... planned to be released 2010."
Extra Date Added To Dethklok Tour
A new date has been added to the Dethklok and Mastodon co-headline tour (with support from High on Fire and Converge): November 21st – San Jose, CA Event Center.
The October 16th tour date in St Paul has also been moved to the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in Minneapolis, MN.
The currently confirmed tour dates are as follows: More...
Exilia Posts Music Video Still Photos Online
Italy's Exilia has issued the following update about working on a new music video:
"Hi guys!! Here are some pics directly from the set of the new video that EXILIA just recorded in the last days! The video will be ready soon, stay tuned for more news!! EXILIA today will be in Austria for a live show at Rock the lake Festival, come to support the band!!"
High On Fire Begins Recording New Album
High on Fire has issued the following announcement about beginning the recording of their new album:
"World-renowned power trio HIGH ON FIRE has commenced work on its long-awaited, fifth studio album and follow-up to 2007’s Death is This Communion. The esteemed band just completed pre-production with producer Greg Fidelman (Metallica, Slayer, Johnny Cash) and has now entered The Pass Studios in Los Angeles with the goal of capturing 'the ultimate High on Fire experience.' The new HIGH ON FIRE album is slated for an early 2010 release via E1 Music.
"Brand new images of HIGH ON FIRE hard at work on its new album can be viewed at the following locations: HOF studio pic 1, HOF studio pic 2, HOF studio pic 3. The stills were brought to life by photographer Andrew Stuart.
"Pre-production on the new record went great! It really gave us the chance to make some last minute adjustments before we started tracking. We've never been able to do that before and know this will make a huge difference overall. We can't believe the way everything has fallen into place for this record! Hopefully our fans will be excited as we are once they hear the new material."
Porcupine Tree Announces First Show In India
Porcupine Tree has issued the following announcement about their first tour date in India:
"Porcupine Tree are happy to announce their first ever performance in India. It will take place on 21st December at the Mood Indigo festival, ITT Bombay, in Mumbai. More info soon."
Spun In Darkness Updates "Birthright" Release Date
Las Vegas metallers Spun in Darkness previously announced that they will be re-releasing their debut album "Birthright" with a bonus track titled "Autopsy Alive." Spun in Darkness has issued the following brief update about changing the release date for the album:
"BIRTHRIGHT RELEASE DATE MOVED UP. The new release date is September 9th."
The Black Dahlia Murder Posts New Music Video
The Black Dahlia Murder has posted a new music video online for the song "Necropolis," which can be viewed below. "Necropolis" is off the band's upcoming album "Deflorate," which will be released via Metal Blade Records on September 11th in Europe and September 15 in the USA. More...
Vesperian Sorrow Prepares To Enter The Studio
Texas metallers Vesperian Sorrow have issued the following update about recording a new album:
"The new Vesperian album will contain 12 tracks, this is going to be the biggest record we've recorded thus far. It is also going to be the heaviest, darkest, most brutal album we've ever recorded. We will release a track listing in the following weeks stay tuned. We are going to start the recording process in about 3 weeks, we are trying to get everything tight as hell before we start. Can't wait for our fans to check the new material out...."
In Memorium To Go On Hiatus
Seattle's In Memorium has issued the following update about their last show before going on a hiatus:
"Greetings all!! The end of summer is closing in, & October is just around the corner. So to usher in the fall season we will be playing @ the Rendezvous/Jewelbox Theater on Saturday Oct. 3rd here in Seattle with Velnias & Alda. It WILL will be our last show for quite a few months as we are going to be on a brief hiatus, all for different reasons.
"We have accomplished alot in the past 2 years since S. Vidano joined the band. Finishing up the writing process & the actual recording of ‘Lost to Antiquity’ was completed last year. We've played a number of shows since Vidano joined as well. Sharing the stage with Inquisition,Teratism,Scorched-Earth,Ceremonial Castings,Agalloch,Greyceon,Horna,Sol Negro,Tormentium,Book Of Black Earth,Nekro Morphosis & Black Breath has made us stronger in the live situation, being in the company of such powerful talents. And now the time has come to take a break to let our bodies & minds heal for a few months. One of us is starting a new position @ his job, another is having some serious surgery that will keep him laid up for awhile. Another is undergoing psychological evaluation, & one will be enduring physical therapy. This is what happens when you grow up being in an extreme metal band & thrashing yourself for 13 years!
"Anyway, the Show is 21+, starts @ 10pm & it is an extremely tiny space, so please come out & enjoy the harvest."
Arch Enemy Reveals Limited Edition Album Details
Arch Enemy has issued the following announcement about the details of the limited edition version of their upcoming album "The Root of all Evil:"
"On September 28th, 2009 Swedish Metal masters ARCH ENEMY will release their new studio album ‘The Root Of All Evil’ in Europe. It contains a selection of completely re-recorded tracks from the band’s first three albums ‘Black Earth’ (1996), ‘Stigmata’ (1998) and ‘Burning Bridges’ (1999), reenergized and upgraded by the band’s definitive line-up! Now, the details for the album’s Limited Edition CD can be revealed: Apart from a very special Mediabook packaging it features three additional live bonus tracks, alternate artwork, an extended booklet and an exclusive patch as additional gimmick!
"Here is the exact track-listing of the limited edition Mediabook CD version:
1. The Root Of All Evil (Intro)
2. Beast Of Man
3. The Immortal
4. Diva Satanica
5. Demonic Science
6. Bury Me An Angel
7. Dead Inside
8. Dark Insanity
9. Pilgrim
10. Demoniality (Instrumental)
11. Transmigration Macabre
12. Silverwing
13. Bridge Of Destiny
Bonus tracks:
14. Bury Me An Angel (Live)
15. The Immortal (Live)
16. Bridge Of Destiny (Live) More...
Batillus Offering Free MP3 Download
New York doom metallers Batillus have issued the following announcement about offering their new song "The Division" as a free download:
"Alright people, you've listened to 'The Division' on our streaming myspace player thing. Now, take the song home with you and put it on your iPod for convenient access while on the go!"
Behold The Treason Seeking New Bassist
Denmark's Behold The Treason has issued the following announcement about seeking a new bassist:
"Hey guys!
"We have come to the unfortunate situation that our bassist Christian Søgaard opted to leave the band for the simple lack of time. We therefore seek a new bassist.
"All information can probably be found here on the page, but just for the record: We are a young band in the development, where the members are aged 18-19. We currently have 1 professionally produced demo that we recorded during the winter holidays 2009. We practice in a FREE practice room in Tampa (small town approx. 15 minutes drive south of Aarhus). Seriousness is at a medium level - plans for the near future, is a hell of a lot concerts, but we are all committed to making new music and view it up.
"If this is something for you and you think you have time to practice once a week (on weekends), you should write to: beholdthetreason@hotmail.com or call tel 30,337,021th"
Graves Of Valor Posts Music Video Teaser Trailer
Graves of Valor has posted online a brief video teaser for their new video "Bridles Of Incitatus," which can be viewed below. The "Bridles Of Incitatus" video was shot in South Carolina with videographer Garrett Williams and is the first from the band's new album "Salarian Gate." The video will see its online premiere shortly with still shots taken from the video available online now via the Graves of Valor MySpace page. More...
In Flames Announces In-Store Signings
In Flames has issued the following announcement about upcoming in-store signing sessions:
"Join the pummeling rhythm section of Swedish metal band In Flames, Peter Iwers & Daniel Svensson as they do a select few in store autograph appearances on their upcoming headlining tour of the US. Peter will be presented by Ibanez Basses to support his Signature Bass while Daniel will be presented by TAMA Drums
"Dates, locations & times are as follows:
Sept 26th at 4pm - Sam Ash Music
25 NE 410 @ McCullough
San Antonio, TX. 78216
210-530-9777
Oct 2nd at 4pm - Guitar Center
666 Rte 18
E. Brunswick, NJ. 08816
732-257-8500
Oct 3rd at 4pm - Daddy's Junky Music
159-165 Mass. Ave.
Boston, MA. 02115
617-247-0909
"Times subject to change. Please check local listings or call the store(s) for potential changes."
Jaded Heart Announces New Album Release Party
Germany's Jaded Heart has announced that they will be hosting a release party for their upcoming album "Perfect Insanity" on October 15th. The band issued the following statement about the details of the party:
"Osnabrück, Glanz & Gloria, JADED HEART Release Party Presented by Hard RadioShow Osnabrück. Admission free
Time: 21:00 Clock Specials: Hard Radio DJ's, Metal Experience, drink specials Presented: Hard Radio, Osnametal."
Katatonia Issues Recording Update
Katatonia has issued the following recording update for their upcoming album "Night is the New Day:"
"It's hard to believe, but it's a fact - the rathole sessions are over, we're done! David ‘King rat of the rathole’ Castillo, Jonas and me have spent the longest studio sessions this far with nearly every hour of the day (or night) since we finished up with the vocals. Picture this: Mix down, reference listening, un-do, re-do, mix down, reference listening, repeat x 100. There's always something you find to correct, whether it's one drum hit thats not loud enough, or a backing harmony that doesnt cut through, or a frequenzy in the bass that makes the rathole sound like a steamboat, yeah basically hundreds of things that fight for their position and balance in the sound picture. One song even reached a staggering 136 (!) active tracks. That's quite a contrast to the days were we were given 16 tracks for the whole package. Everything has to be optimized and you end up going back and forth improving and updating versions of the mix to replace the previous efforts and you can do this for eternity, unless you have a deadline. We just managed to complete the mix at the very last day and let me tell you, the album sounds fan-fukkin-tastic! It's heavy, punchy and crunchy. It sounds very 3D in headphones. We put this album back to back with a couple of other band's albums and it is either right up there sideways with them, or it simply sits with it's azz on their faces. Crushed! More...
Lacrimosa Announces Signing Sessions
Lacrimosa has announced the following two signing session during their European tour:
Friday, 4th September 09 at 6pm at the Saturn Chemnitz
Monday, 7th September 09 at 6pm at the Saturn Nuremberg
Lacrimosa's upcoming tour dates are as follows:
9/6 - Batschkapp - Frankfurt, Germany
9/7 - Hirsch - Nürnberg, Germany
9/9 - Backstage - München, Germany
9/10 - Milan Music Drome - Milan, Italy
9/11 - Z7 - Pratteln, Switzerland
9/13 - Rockfabrik - Ludwigsburg, Germany
9/14 - Vooruit - Ghent, Belgium
9/15 - Live Music Hall - Köln, Germany
9/17 - Huxleys - Berlin, Germany
9/18 - Grosse Freiheit - Hamburg, Germany
10/16 - Tochka - Moscow, Russia
10/17 - 1Rock - Moscow, Russia
VI Streaming New Mini-Album Online
French metallers VI are currently streaming their debut mini-album "De Praestigiis Daemonum" at this location. VI are also writing material for a full-length album and will be releasing a split with Aosoth.
Ensiferum Posts New Music Video Online
Finnish viking metal band ENSIFERUM recently shot a video for the song "From Afar," the title track off their forth coming full-length album, which is scheduled for release on September 8th in the US. The video can be seen below or here.
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Pestilence Issues Tour Recap
Patrick Mameli of Pestilence has issued the following tour recap and information about an upcoming album:
"Dear readers,
"Well, the touring, the festivals and the travelling, it all has come to an end for us. I think we covered pretty much all the countries in ..Europe.. we really wanted to go to!
"Also, I want to give props and a big thank you, to the guys in the band, Choy, Wildoer and Uterwijk for their input and strength to finish this tour. Also a warm shout goes out to all the fans that have attended our show(s). We really appreciate this!! Now we will have a nice and long break to regroup and I have already started working on new material for the upcoming new Pestilence album. It’s so exciting to compose new songs using the RG2228GK ( 8-string ) provided by HOSHINO/IBANEZ.
"Again, I will try to push the limit to new musical heights. The new material will be nothing like you’ve ever heard before from Pestilence yet I will be trying hard to maintain the Pestilence style to a maximum. By now everybody should be used to the fact that no Pestilence album sounds alike. This new material will be out of this world!!! So hang in there, and for now Peace."
Shadowside Issues Road Report
Brazilian metallers Shadowside have issued the following road report from their U.S. tour:
"Hello my Babys (sic) in the Dark!!! We are here in the States and have been having some fun before the real fun begins! We have been staying in the Pittsburgh headquarters that we’ve since named ‘Dream Central.’ We have been practicing with our newest touring bassist, Nick IX. We’ve partied with a lot of our friends from The Lighthouse last week. We went up for a little PRE-tour party and met about 80 good friends, drank some beers, and sang some karaoke! Good times.
"On Saturday August 29th we made our first live appearance on this tour. We closed out SlackFest 2009 in Smithfield, PA. Smithfield is a wonderful rural town that definitely enjoys its METAL! More...
Skitliv Reveals New Album Details
Norwegian black metal band Skitliv has revealed the tracklisting for their upcoming album, "Skandinavisk Misantropi," [cover art] which is as follows:
1. Luciferon (Intro)
2. Slow Pain Coming
3. Hollow Devotion
4. Skandinavisk Misantropi
5. Towards the Shores of Loss
6. A Valley Below
7. Densetsu
8. ScumDrug
Hatebreed Posts New Video Online
Hardcore metal group Hatebreed has posted their new music video online for the song, "In Ashes They Shall Reap." You can check it out below. The song comes from the bands forthcoming self-titled studio album, which is set to be released on September 29th through Roadrunner Records.
Frontman Jamey Jasta comments: "In Ashes They Shall Reap" is the first song we decided to focus on from our new album. I feel like this song will go on to become a big part of our live show as fans become more and more familiar with it. "Live For This", "I Will Be Heard" and "Destroy Everything" followed a similar type musical structure where the call and response part of the song become mini-anthems onto themselves and the audience responds accordingly and we feed off of that energy.
"We shot this video a few weeks back in Hartford, CT with our long-time friend/director Dale "Rage" Resteghini who also shot "Defeatist" and some of our earlier clips as well.
"The video captures the essence of the song and all the die-hard fans that came out to be a part of the live video shoot brought it to another level. We owe a lot to our fans for being the most amazing die-hards ever. We can't wait to start playing this song live and re-creating the energy you're about to see…" More...
Interview
Interview With Miasthenia
Miasthenia is a Brazillian black metal four-piece made up of Hecate (vocals/keyboard), Thormianak (guitars), Mist (bass) and Hamon (drums). After the recent release of their third album "Supremacia Ancestral," Thormianak and Hecate talk about the pagan inspirations behind their latest album and their experience of live shows. More...
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The Rockstar Ramblings: The Rehab Special Report
It appears Crue fans will have to rest for a Summer as Cruefest goes on hiatus until 2011. Nikki Sixx (Motley Crue) does however leave the possibility open of having the festival continue next year with a new headlining act. Here’s hoping W.A.S.P. and Blackie Lawless are ready with a bucket of raw meat and sharp knives to cut people… More...
Lycanthia Begins Recording Album
Austrailia gothic death metal band Lycanthia has issued the following update:
"We have had a few line-up changes since you last saw us live adding 'Jennifer McCaffrie' on vocals and keyboard and also 'Vanessa Black' on Violin, vocals and flute. We are currently in the process of recording a new full length CD. This new CD will also feature ex-member 'Samantha Kempster' performing violin along side Vanessa creating a rich harmony. Also at this same time we are demoing a ton of new tracks for its follow up CD. We are spending a lot of time jamming and getting our sound tight with the new line up as yes we have plans to return to the stage but not until we are ready." More...
Missing Tide Signs To Lion Music
Danish metal band Missing Tide, which features members from Royal Hunt, Pretty Maids, Manticora, and Kingdom Come, has signed to Lion Music. The band will be releasing their debut album, "Follow the Dreamer," on November 6th through Lion Music.
Missing Tide's lineup is as follows:
Henrik Brockmann (Royal Hunt) - Vocal
Jacob Kjaer - Guitar
Allan Tschicaja (Pretty Maids) - Drums
Kasper Gram (Manticora) - Bass
Austrian Death Machine Posts Teaser Online
As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis and California frontman Ahhnold are back for round two with the release of AUSTRIAN DEATH MACHINE’s "Double Brutal," the follow up to 2008’s highly successful release, "Total Brutal." This two-disc set features one disc of all new heavy tracks in the tradition of all of Ahhnold’s greatest cinematic moments and a second disc of cover songs including songs originally performed by METALLICA, MEGADETH, MISFITS, JUDAS PRIEST and more, with cover art once again being tackled by Ed Repka (MEGADETH, DEATH, NOFX, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, etc), and is set for a North American release on September 29, 2009. The album also features guest performances by BUZ MCGRATH (UNEARTH), ANDREW TAPLEY (THE HUMAN ABSTRACT), JAMES GERICKE (DEATH BY STEREO), MARK MACDONAL (MERCURY SWITCH), ROCKY GRAY (LIVING SACRIFICE), RUSTY COOLEY and more.
A new audio clip featuring sneak peeks at tracks taken from Double Brutal is currently available on Austrian Death Machine's MySpace page.
“Sometimes being stereotypically metal is fitting. I'm not trying to break new ground; I just want to break people's necks... and have fun doing it,” comments AUSTRIAN DEATH MACHINE creator Tim Lambesis.
Here is the complete "Double Brutal" track listing: More...
Divine Ascension Working On New Albums
Progressive metallers Divine Ascension are working on their new album, set to be release later in the year. Here's the update they posted last month:
“It is with great pleasure that I announce to you all that work has begun on our debut album. I have spent the last five days tracking the drums for the album and can now handball my work on to the others for them to add their parts.
"We have managed to include most of our live catalogue of tracks on the album, but have made a little bit of room for some new ones also. In fact, we had quite a choice of tracks in the end, and many a meeting was spent deciding the album’s track listing.
"All things going to plan, we are hoping to launch the album in October/November 2009.
"Stay tuned for more album updates, photos and maybe even some videos too!“
In the meantime, check out some of their music on the band's MySpace player.
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