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| Sammy Hagar sign with Loud & Proud |
2008-09-17
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NEW YORK, NY- September 16, 2008— Multi-Platinum Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar will release a new album on Loud & Proud Records on November 18th. Cosmic Universal Fashion marks the first official release for Loud & Proud, a Roadrunner Records imprint focusing on established artists. The title track and first single, “Cosmic Universal Fashion,” was written as an online collaboration between Hagar and a young Iraqi rock and roller by the name of Steven Lost. Released via Sammy’s website RedRocker.com and already a YouTube sensation, the video was produced in the same spirit as the classic Van Halen video for “Right Now, ” and strikes a timely chord with November’s upcoming Presidential election.
“We are light years ahead of where we thought we’d be in 1992, yet there will always be issues that continue to need our attention,” said Hagar. “With the upcoming election, global and national issues are at the forefront of everyone’s minds. ‘Cosmic Universal Fashion’ is not about supporting left or right, blue or red, but rather an attempt to appeal to people on a personal level to get involved.” The track listing for Cosmic Universal Fashion is as follows: 1. Cosmic Universal Fashion 2. Psycho Vertigo 3. Peephole 4. LOUD 5. Fight For Your Right To Party 6. Switch On The Light 7. When The Sun Don’t Shine 8. 24365 9. I’m On A Roll 10. Dreams/Cabo Loud & Proud President Tom Lipsky comments, “Great artists make great music. Sammy Hagar and Cosmic Universal Fashion prove that once again. I am thrilled that he is kicking off the partnership between Loud & Proud Records and Roadrunner Records.” Globally known as the “Red Rocker” (after his anthem “Red” from 1977’s self-titled album), Hagar has led a storied career. From his first band Montrose through his years as frontman for Van Halen to his current status as solo artist with his band The Wabos, Hagar has seen over 60 million in record sales, won 2 Grammys, and along with Van Halen, won 3 MTV VMAs for “Right Now.” In addition to his musical endeavors, Hagar is the founder of world-renowned Cabo Wabo tequila and has several charities which he supports. In November, Hagar is set to perform two shows in St. Louis benefiting Blessings In A Backpack, a program whereby underprivileged children are sent home from school on a Friday with a backpack full of nutritious food, designed to keep them eating healthy throughout the weekend. | |
| The Boy Will Drown to enter studio |
2008-09-17
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British technical metallers THE BOY WILL DROWN are preparing to enter the studio to begin recording of their debut album.
THE BOY WILL DROWN, who recently signed a multi-album, worldwide recording deal with EARACHE RECORDS, are set to follow in the footsteps of their idols DECAPITATED and enter Hertz Studios in Bialystok, Poland to record their as-yet untitled debut album. The band are set to enter the studio on October 27th and will be holed up until November 13th. Guitarist LIAM KEEL comments: "We really wanted to use Hertz because of their understanding of extreme music, which they have proven with bands like DECAPITATED, HATE and BEHEMOTH. We want to achieve an extreme sound so the production will match the tunes." Having only formed in 2006, THE BOY WILL DROWN are currently regarded as one of the most flamboyant and intense bands in the UK. Playing a vicious blend of technical and experimental music based around grindcore and death metal, the band do everything in their power to mesmerise and pulverise the listener whilst simultaneously injecting an element of humour, fun and youth into their music. Check out some tracks from THE BOY WILL DROWN at www.myspace.com/tbwd Shortly after completing recording for their debut album, THE BOY WILL DROWN will be touring the UK with BURY YOUR DEAD, AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK and EMMURE. Catch them live at the following shows: 11 Dec 2008 Newport, UK - TJs 12 Dec 2008 Peterborough, UK - The Park 13 Dec 2008 Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms 14 Dec 2008 Glasgow, UK - Ivory Blacks (Garage) 15 Dec 2008 Leeds, UK - Rios 16 Dec 2008 Plymouth, UK - White Rabbit 17 Dec 2008 London, UK - Carling Academy Islington | |
| Britton sign with Z Records |
2008-09-17
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Z are proud to announce the signing of an agreement that finally allows the underground classic hard rock debut from Britton "Rock Hard" to finally be released on cd format. The remastered version features all ten original track plus ten bonus tracks!!!!
Originally release during 1988 via a CBS sub label, this album should have taken the band onto bigger things however music industry politics put a stop to that. Britton were formed in 1985 by lead vocalist Michael Britton and lead guitarist Jim McMellen. They recruited Gary Holland (ex-Great White) on drums and bassist Greg Chaissson (who was later to join Jake E Lee's Badlands). Last to join the band was Patrick Schunk, who supported keyboards and rhythm guitar. The band recorded demos at The Record Plant which were featured on "Ten Best of the West", a Rhino Records compilation of the 10 best yet unsigned bands in '87. At this time, Greg Chaisson had left and was replaced by Skip Frank. The Record Plant demo and the Rhino compilation album resulted in a deal with TSR Records, a sub to the CBS label. The band released their highly acclaimed LP "Rock Hard" in 1988, singles lifted from the album achieved extensive radio coverage all over the states, and the album received fine reviews from most respected rock magazines at the time. 2008, for the first time ever, we will have the chance to listen to 20 amazing Britton tracks on CD format supported with the original artwork, pictures, lyrics, comments by front men Mike and Jim of the band and a sound that is better than ever. Britton were definitely a band that deserved much more success than they gained back in the day when relatively many melodic rock bands sold gold and platinum in the US, but with this release their classic "Rock Hard" album will finally get its worthy reissue. | |
| Amon Amarth conquer German metal press |
2008-09-16
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“Twilight Of The Thunder God” is the first album in Heavy Metal history winning all the soundchecks of the four major German metal magazines Metal Hammer, Rock Hard, Legacy and Heavy. Congratulations! | |
| Arkaea sign with Koch Records |
2008-09-16
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( New York , NY ) — Metal band ARKAEA has joined KOCH Records' burgeoning hard rock/metal roster and will release its debut album on March 10, 2009.
ARKAEA features Fear Factory drummer Raymond Herrera and guitar player Christian Olde Wolbers, along with Threat Signal singer Jon Howard. Jon Howard comments, “With the recent signing of ARKAEA to KOCH, and a release date of our debut album approaching in 2009, I couldn't be more ecstatic! We've progressed so much as a band in the past year, molding our musical styles together. I feel we've created something very original that I can be proud of for the rest of my life. I can’t wait to see where this ride is headed.” KOCH Records VP of Metal Scott Givens weighs in, "I’m really pleased to be working again with Raymond and Christian on such an amazing project and that they have chosen KOCH to be its home. I’ve no doubt that when the record is finished everyone who hears it will be as blown away as I was when I first heard the demos.” The band has enlisted Threat Signal bass player, Pat Kavanaugh, and have just begun recording. Song titles include "Break The Silence," "Blackened Sky," "Beneath The Shades of Grey" and "Awakening.” The album is being recorded at Temple Studios in Chatsworth, California, owned by Raymond Herrera and will have Christian Olde Wolbers at the helm of production with engineer Jeremy Blair (Guns & Roses, Fear Factory). ARKAEA's album promises to be as pummeling as anything that the team of Olde Wolbers and Herrera has ever done. You can sample music in store at ARKAEA’s newly-launched Ning social site at http://arkaea.ning.com/ where fans will also be able to interact and connect with the members of ARKAEA through the chatroom, live webcasts and forums. | |
| Diabolical sign new deal |
2008-09-13
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ViciSolum Productions has inked a three record deal with Swedish Death Metal masters Diabolical. On november 7th ViciSolum will unleash Diabolicals 3rd album ”The gallery of bleeding art” where the band are taking their innovatiove death metal a huge step further. They plunge the listener into the darkest corners of the human mind, bringing restrained aggression and cravings for vengeance to life in this masterpice. It has been six years since Diabolical released their successful 2nd album ”A thousand deaths” But as you are about to discover, it was all worth the wait! | |
| Unholy sign with Prosthetic Records |
2008-09-12
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Prosthetic Records is proud to announce the addition of Syracuse N.Y.’s UNHOLY to the Los Angeles-based label’s ranks. Currently writing material for the band’s second full-length record, the forthcoming effort will be the follow-up to the band’s debut, ‘Blood Of The Medusa,’ which saw a June 2007 release through Lambgoat Records.
“We're really excited to share our future with Prosthetic Records, I think we'll fit well with their roster of already great bands,” UNHOLY guitarist Jonathan Dennison says. “We've been hard at work writing new material for our upcoming record with the addition of Billy Price on vocals, slated for spring of 2009. To say the least, this record will be very innovative and hard hitting...for extreme music fans everywhere!” Featuring members of Path of Resistance, Another Victim, Godbelow, and Santa Sangre, UNHOLY most recently added Price to its ranks and the as-yet untitled effort will be the vocalist’s recording debut with the band. Two pre-production tracks are available on the band’s official MySpace page, while UNHOLY will enter Syracuse's Moresound Studios (Ed Gein) in November to record the forthcoming effort. In addition to three local shows in the band’s hometown, UNHOLY will be playing Heavy Hitter Inc.’s fifth annual CMJ showcase Oct. 24, alongside Catalepsy, See You Next Tuesday, Arsonists Get All The Girls, and headliners I Wrestled A Bear Once at New York City’s Bowery Poetry Club. UNHOLY live 10/17 Syracuse, NY – The Lost Horizon 10/24 New York, NY – The Bowery Poetry Club (CMJ Heavy Hitter Inc. Showcase) 10/31 Syracuse, NY – The Half Penny Pub 11/16 Syracuse, NY – Westcott Community Center | |
| Machine Head special release |
2008-09-12
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New York, NY: Machine Head are proud to announce the release of the special edition version of The Blackening, their Grammy-nominated masterwork. Hailed unanimously as the best metal album of 2007 by journalists, metal radio stations and fans alike, it earned a Grammy nomination for the fan-favorite track, "Aesthetics of Hate" and all the while Machine Head continue to earn "the hardest working band" title with over 19 months on the road in support of The Blackening (with 5 U.S. tours alone) and no signs of stopping soon.
The Blackening Special Edition is two disc CD/DVD set that will feature an assortment of extras, including rare bonus tracks such as covers of Iron Maiden's "Hallowed Be Thy Name," over an hour of live performance footage from With Full Force, Download and Rock in Rio festivals, three uncensored music videos for "Aesthetics of Hate," "Now I Lay Thee Down" and "Halo," a "making of" featurette on each video, "The Making of The Blackening" and expanded artwork. There's also what many hardcore fans have been rabidly waiting for: 4 never-before-seen performances of Machine Head celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut album, Burn My Eyes, captured in Philadelphia in 2004. This special edition is a must have for any fan of this Bay Area band that is steadily carving out "legendary status" for itself within the metal scene. Machine Head spent the summer headlining the second stage of the first annual Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival and the band will cap off two extremely successful years as direct support on Metallica's U.S. headline tour in December 2008 and January 2009. Metallica frontman James Hetfield was quoted in Revolver as saying, "The Blackening [is] unbelievable. Unbelievable sound and power. It sounds like a band on fire. They have really turned it on again for me." The Blackening Special Edition is due in stores October 28, 2008 | |
| Die Apokalyptischen Reiter chart entry |
2008-09-12
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Germany ´s craziest live commando DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER have entered the German Media Control Charts with their current album "Licht" on an admirable 29th position. In Austria, the album has charted on position 49 and in Switzerland on 88. Congratulations! | |
| Meltdown change name |
2008-09-12
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Los Angeles-based old school Thrash Metal band MELTDOWN decided to change their name due to possible legal issues. The thrashing four-piece picked MANTIC RITUAL to be their name from now on. Due to the change of names several more changes such as logo and artwork are coming right up why the release of their much anticipated debut album, "Executioner", unfortunately has to be pushed once more. Label and band are aiming for an early 2009 release.
The band on the subject of changing names: "We just wanted to let you all know that we’ve recently decided to change the band name to MANTIC RITUAL. Though we love the name Meltdown, we feel this is a necessary step for us to avoid confusion with the other bands out there using the MELTDOWN name. We feel that now is the appropriate time to make the change as our debut album is forthcoming on Nuclear Blast and we plan to tour as much as humanly possible in support of the release. There are no other changes within the band besides the name of the band. So when you see MANTIC RITUAL on flyers, online, or at your local CD store, just remember that it’s us doing what we’ve always been doing. As always thanks for your support and see you soon. Adam, Ben, Dan & Jeff" | |
| Mauser explains decision to leave Vader |
2008-09-12
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Mauser, guitarist of goth metal newcomers UNSUN, has posted the following statement regarding his departure from Polish death metal legend Vader:
“I would like to confirm the news about my departure from Vader and I would also like to explain the reasons for my decision, so that I can clear out all misconceptions and misinterpretations about it. For the past six months I have been very busy with my new band - UNSUN and I haven't been able to fulfil my duties in both of the bands at the same time. I knew this was coming and I knew I would end up in a situation where I would have to decide if I should leave Vader or not. The upcoming release of my new record with UNSUN – “The End OF Life” as well as very intensive promotion of the album made me realize that the moment to leave has come. Therefore I decided to focus entirely on UNSUN and nothing else. I have also felt the need to create something entirely new musically, something different than what I have done in the past. I would like to thank all Vader fans for the support you gave me during our shows, because these were really wonderful moments full of indescribable energy. I hope you can all understand my decision for choosing my own path because it is a virtue we all always strive for... No one can tell us what music to listen to, no one can keep us from playing the music that we love... This is what I will always fight for! // Greetings , Mauser” | |
| Earth Crisis sign with Century Media |
2008-09-12
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One of the most anticipated and talked about reunions was without a doubt the reformation of EARTH CRISIS, which was followed by a massive North American tour as well as a number of European shows mounting in a truly triumphant return. The pioneers of the hardcore, straightedge movement have now officially made the decision to carry on with the band fulltime and are proud to announce a new worldwide deal with Century Media Records.
EARTH CRISIS have crafted their most angst ridden and unrelenting offering of their career and this effort is going to serve as a much needed wake up call to the masses. The group will self produce the album and are set to begin tracking next month. The acclaimed Tue Madsen (Sick Of It All, Dark Tranquillity, The Haunted) will handle mixing and mastering duties. Scott Crouse (guitar) further comments: “We are very excited to begin tracking our new record and even more excited that it will be released by Century Media. We have been working hard over the last year preparing new material and are scheduled to enter the studio in October. We will be producing this one ourselves and are extremely excited to have Tue Madsen mixing! The new songs are brutal and Century Media is the perfect label to handle them.” EARTH CRISIS’ chugging riffs and barked declarations served as the mouthpiece of the militant vegan, straight-edge movement throughout the '90s, detailing the ideas of animal and human liberation, drug-free living, and personal empowerment through hardcore song. This movement spawned activists who took the law into their own hands, burning down fur farms and freeing animals directly. Their vicious debut EP, “Firestorm”, was a landmark release for the hardcore scene that combined staccato, solo-free metal with barking, political, and militant vocals. The lyrics centered around the dangers of drug abuse and bringing “violence against violence” to drug dealers and those who would abuse animals: “a firestorm to purify”. Major media outlets such as CNN, CBS and MTV soon started covering EARTH CRISIS and vegan, straight-edge in general. In 1996, the band released their second full-length album, “Gomorrah’s Season Ends”, a polished and decidedly more metallic affair that produced even more anthems that became singalong worthy staples of their live performances. This exposed the band to a whole new mainstream audience. In 2009, EARTH CRISIS prepares to unleash a firestorm of epic proportions proving that their message is more viable than ever. | |
| Selfmadegod sign distribution deal |
2008-09-10
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Formed in 2001, Selfmadegod Records out of Poland has finally launched a North American webstore for all the maniacs who have been desperately seeking its products in the United States. They now can order recent releases at www.selfmadegod-usa.com.
More than that, Selfmadegod has inked a long-awaited agreement for exclusive distribution in North America. From now on, thanks to Lumberjack Mordam Music Group, you can get our back catalog and newest products in American record stores, chain stores and online sources such as Best Buy and Hot Topic. Selfmadegod Records has consistently become one of the underground's most promising, forward-looking, independent record labels. Delivering quality releases from an array of artists that span the genres of grindcore, hardcore, metal, experimental or punk, the label has steadily grown throughout the years, gaining a worldwide reputation for strong music. Metalreview.com: "The recent pack from Selfmadegod Records illustrates that grindcore doesn't have to undergo an overhaul to be appealing and satisfying. That is, the bands on Selfmadegod are not reinventing the subgenre, but perhaps most importantly, their releases do test positive for competence and vivacity." DigitalMetal.com: "If you are a fan of grindcore and have not been checking the recent releases on Selfmadegod Records, you are not only doing your ears a disservice, but the international grindcore scene as well. This ever-growing Polish outfit has been responsible for unearthing some of the most deadly acts, not only in their Eastern European backyard, but around the world as well. With up-and-coming grinders like the mighty Antigama, Third Degree and Catheter releasing records on a label that has also hosted such underground legends as Agathocles and Unholy Grave, Selfmadegod has become a home to grindcore that is vicious and chaotic and often cleverly innovative at the same time." | |
| Deicide announce touring guitarist |
2008-09-10
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Starting with this weekend's show in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, ORDER OF ENNEAD guitarist, Kevin Quirion will join Glen Benton, Steve Asheim and Jack Owen to be a touring guitarist with the legendary death metal innovators, DEICIDE.
Let the man himself, Kevin Quirion fill you in on the details: "DEICIDE needed a guitarist and I happened to be standing right there. I'll be doing the Ft. Lauderdale show Sept 13th, 4 dates in Italy (Sept 18-21) and whatever else comes up. This will tide me over until ORDER OF ENNEAD starts their touring cycle, which we hope to be very significant. Steve Asheim plays in both bands and Jack Owen will be playing guitar with ORDER OF ENNEAD so there will be no conflict of scheduling." Of course, it's not a case of all work and no play for DEICIDE's newfound touring guitarist. It's been a big honor for Quirion thus far: "I've been listening to DEICIDE since 1990 so it's a real pleasure jamming with them. I've learned 19 songs over the last couple weeks and rehearsing with the guys 3 times a week and everything is sounding tight and massive." Finally Quirion has a short message for all DECIDE and ORDER OF ENNEAD fanatics worldwide: "I'll see everyone on the road one way or the other." Catch Kevin Quirion ripping it up on guitar in DEICIDE at these dates 09/13/08 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL CULTURE ROOM (w/ ORDER OF ENNEAD, ADRIFT) 09/18/08 ROME, ITALY CIRCOLO DEGLI ARTISTI 09/19/08 BOLOGNA, ITALY KINDER GARTEN 09/20/08 BARI, ITALY DEMODE CLUB 09/21/08 TURIN, ITALY FABRICK 11/28/08 YOKOHAMA, JAPAN FAD 11/30/08 HATSUDAI, JAPAN DOORS 12/04/08 KOENJI, JAPAN HIGH 12/05/08 OSAKA, JAPAN SUN HALL 12/06/08 OSAKA, JAPAN SUN HALL 12/08/08 PERTH, AUSTRALIA CLUB CAPITOL 12/09/08 ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA FOWLERS LIVE 12/10/08 MELBOURNE, AUS HI FI BAR 12/11/08 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA THE METRO 12/12/08 BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA THE ARENA | |
| Pure Inc. in the Swiss charts |
2008-09-10
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PURE INC. hit the official Top 100 charts in their home country Switzerland on #70 for the first time in the band's career! Also, in the charts of Switzerland's most popular Online Shop CeDe.ch, PURE INC.'s current album "Parasites And Worms" started on #8 in Longplay and on #2 in the Swiss-only charts last week and they are still in now for the second week!! | |
