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| Order Of Ennead to support Deicide |
2008-08-21
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The mighty DEICIDE is back on stage in the U.S. with ORDER OF ENNEAD (featuring DEICIDE drummer, Steve Asheim), appearing together for ONE NIGHT ONLY alongside the hard rocking ADRIFT (featuring DEICIDE guitarist, Jack Owen) at The Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on September 13.
This is DEICIDE's first United States appearance for far too long and the band are pumped to play all of the old fan favorites in addition to busting out some of the best stuff from their new album, TILL DEATH DO US PART for the first time in America. DEICIDE and ORDER OF ENNEAD drummer, Steve Asheim will be pulling double duty on this show, playing two full sets with both bands. "Double duty for me - it shouldn't be too bad;" says the frantic drummer, Asheim. "I usually run through a couple sets a night at practice, so i'm ready for anything." The audience better be ready for anything, too. With such a killer lineup of ULTRA-brutality, even Satan himself might not be able to resist making a guest appearance that night. Catch DEICIDE, ORDER OF ENNEAD and ADRIFT for this special ONE NIGHT ONLY date: Sep 13 2008 Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FL | |
| Dockyard 1 announce new signings |
2008-08-20
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Dockyard 1 have announced the signings of three new band to the label:
NO RETURN Dockyard 1 is proud to announce the addition of a legend of extreme Metal to it's ranks! NO RETURN are one of the leading Metal acts from France since the early nineties. Founded in 1989 they released 7 albums by now, paving the way of Death and Thrash Metal in France along with other pioneering bands like MASSACRA. Outstanding albums like "Machinery" - all on the harsh edge between Thrash and Death Metal - and several tours and concerts with bands as MASSACRA, NILE, SINISTER, MOTÖRHEAD and EDGE OF SANITY plus festival appereances at Summer Breeze (GER) among others sealed the status of No Return. NO RETURN were the first French act that played in Norway and conquered the Norwegians at Hole in The Sky. Now they will release their 8th studio album with Dockyard 1 called "Manipulated Mind". "Manipulated Mind" will be out on September 19th - expect nothing less than the new Trash/Death Metal masterpiece! THE VERY END The next passenger we welcome on board are Germany-based Melodic Death Metallers THE VERY END: With their powerful blend of heavyiness, groove and melody THE VERY END already got overwhelming reactions from both the Metal press and fans. They were named "Demo of the Month" in German Metal Hammer! Several live shows as support for bands like EXODUS, PRO PAIN, ONE MAN ARMY & THE UNDEAD QUARTET or DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER left the amazed crowd with open mouths and buzzing ears. Now THE VERY END have completed their debut full-length album and present a masterpice of finest Melodic Death Metal. Guitars flying like arrows, oldschool solo parts and bone-crushing Death Metal vocals combined with sophisticated melodies - Vs.Life is a mature, heavy, monolithic metal moster and will be out October 24th! SECRET SPHERE And last but not least we are happy to unseal the signing of of SECRET SPHERE: "If an Italian band manages to stay on the Roster of an European Major Label for more than three albums, they have more to give than the usual Rhapsody or Labyrinth citations", quotes Rock Hard Megazine about Italian Power Metal outfit SECRET SPHERE. Dockyard 1 is happy and very proud to have them on our list now! SECRET SPHERE go back further in the history of Heavy Metal and credit bands like HELLOWEEN, BLIND GUARDIAN and SAVATAGE as their biggest influences. The band manages to honour the heritage of such big names while creating their very own brand of Symphonic Power Metal. Their album "Sweet Blood Theory was mixed and mastered by Achim Köhler (Primal Fear, Sinner) and will make every Power Metal freak's heart beat faster with exitement! Out October 24th! | |
| Winds Of Plague part with drummer |
2008-08-20
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WINDS OF PLAGUE are currently decimating the weak across North America as part of the “Thrash and Burn” festival that also features Darkest Hour, Parkway Drive, Misery Signals, Stick To Your Guns, Arsis, Abigail Williams, Arsonists Get All The Girls and After The Burial so feel free to hit http://www.myspace.com/thrashandburntour or www.myspace.com/windsofplague to view their complete tour routing.
The group just acrimoniously parted ways with Jeff Tenny (drums) and will remain on the “Trash and Burn” tour as drummers from other bands on the tour lend them a helping hand. Johnny (vocals) checks in with his thoughts on the situation: “WINDS OF PLAGUE as individuals have been hit very hard recently by a very selfish act committed by our long-time drummer, Jeff Tenney. We are disgusted and very disappointed in his actions. However, we as a band are not going to let this slow us down. A few drummers from the tour have stepped up and are helping us to finish the remainder of the ‘Thrash and Burn’ run. We are currently on the search for a new drummer.” | |
| Luna Mortis enter studio |
2008-08-20
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Wisconsin based metal band LUNA MORTIS are slated to return to Audiohammer Studios, FL on Sept. 1st to finish recording their debut Century Media offering. Producer Jason Suecof (All That Remains, Trivium) will be at the helm for the record.
This will be the band's second trip to Audiohammer this year as LUNA MORTIS spent time recording with Suecof in February of '08; laying down tracks originally conceived for a demo. The tracks are unreleased with the exception of one song, “Ruin,” that has been uploaded to the band's MySpace and will become a part of their new album. Head over to www.myspace.com/lunamortismusic now to check it out. Mary Zimmer (vocals) had this to say about returning to Audiohammer: “We're so excited to be returning to the studio to work with Jason. He's a phenomenal producer and we adore working with him. The songs we recorded in February that we originally wanted to release as a 4-song demo, turned out better than anything we've done so far in our career. We've decided to put them on our debut record for Century Media and we're returning to Jason to finish the album starting September 1st. For the demo we did in February, we did pre-production on the 4 songs with a wonderful producer named Don DeBiase who's worked with bands like Forever in Terror and Beneath the Sky. We aren't sure if we'll be able to coordinate schedules with him to do pre-production on the remainder of the album, because September is right around the corner, but we are 100% confirmed to start recording with Jason on the 1st. We did release one song from our February session for streaming only on our myspace page. It's called ‘Ruin’ and we hope you like it. We can't wait to finish the album and bring some more metal to you all!" | |
| Loaded sign with Century Media |
2008-08-20
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The hard rock world is about to get a nice, swift kick in the ass as the Seattle-based sonic force Duff McKagan’s LOADED, led by the current VELVET REVOLVER bassist, has returned after a lengthy hiatus with their much anticipated, new full-length release. The quartet has signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records and a five song EP, Wasted Heart, will be issued in September in conjunction with their upcoming European headlining tour.
Be sure to visit www.myspace.com/loadedlamf to check out the new track, “No More,” (from the Wasted Heart EP) and to view new webisodes (shot by King of Hearts Promotions) featuring exclusive footage from the studio, along with interview segments. McKagan, having carved out a place in rock 'n roll history selling millions of albums with the legendary Guns N’ Roses, requires no lengthy introduction. However, with LOADED he gets a chance to further show his songwriting prowess and versatility assuming the role of vocalist/guitarist. This is an all out assault of pure rock and punk infused fury that pulls no punches. McKagan further comments: “We are truly looking forward to this partnership with Century Media. I am encouraged that they indeed understand the spirit and integrity of LOADED. This first EP should shed some light on who we are, what we do and how the fuck we do it!” DUFF MCKAGAN’s LOADED Headlining w/ locals 08/22 Hell’s Kitchen – Tacoma, WA (All ages, early show) 08/22 Hell’s Kitchen – Tacoma, WA (21+, late show) 09/02 Viper Room – Hollywood, CA | |
| Divine Heresy announce new vocalist |
2008-08-20
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After much controversy and speculation, DIVINE HERESY have returned stronger than ever with a dynamic new vocalist, Travis Neal (The Bereaved, Pushed), who will join them on their upcoming tour of Mexico, which will be followed by a string of U.S. dates. The group recently re-recorded the album’s vicious title track, Bleed The Fifth” with Neal on vocals. Head over now to www.myspace.com/divineheresyband to check it out
Dino Cazares (guitars) further comments: “We are beyond stoked to have Travis on board with us and we immediately knew that he was the perfect guy for the job. He definitely has the range and stage presence to make him one of the genre’s most lethal vocalists out there and the new material we are writing is going to smoke our debut. It’s more brutal, faster and pissed off, so you better start preparing yourselves now. Until then, we went ahead and re-recorded “Bleed The Fifth” with Travis and it’s just a little taste of what this guy is truly capable of so enjoy and we will see you soon.” Upcoming Shows all headline shows except * Sep 7 2008 *DINO’S BDAY BASH @ Whisky A Go Go, West Hollywood, California (Asesino, Divine Heresy, Devolved, Dark Sun and very special guests!) Sep 11 2008 SMOKIN ACES, McAllen, Texas Sep 12 2008 RIVER SIDE MULTIPLEX, Victoria, Texas Sep 13 2008 RED 7, Austin, Texas Sep 14 2008 SHOTZIS, Bryan College Station, Texas Sep 15 2008 *TBA W/Carcass, Austin, Texas Sep 27 2008 INDIANAPOLIS METALFEST, Indianapolis, Indiana Oct 4 2008 CHEYENNE SALOON, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Devian in the studio |
2008-08-20
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The evil Swedes of DEVIAN are hard at work in the studio, preparing their follow-up to their debut ‘Ninewinged Serpent’. The band, formed by ex-Marduk members Legion and Emil Dragutinovic, has begun updating their MySpace page with an in-studio blog. | |
| The Agonist in the studio |
2008-08-20
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Canada’s greatest export since Wayne Gretzky, THE AGONIST, is back in the studio working on their sophomore effort. The band has launched a video diary documenting their recording process online. Check it out now and get amped for the new album – tentatively due in early 2009! | |
| Enslaved sign with Nuclear Blast |
2008-08-19
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Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce the signing of Norway’s ENSLAVED for the North American territory. Founding member & guitarist Ivar Bjørnson shares his thoughts on the new partnership:
“The U.S. and Canada have become increasingly important territories for ENSLAVED with their increasing sales and feedback from the fans and the scene both within and outside hard-line metal. The two tours we did in 2007 proved our live show qualities to the scene, and the scene proved its dedication to us. We are therefore extremely happy to be working with Nuclear Blast – a formidable force in the record industry. Having met members of the U.S. staff on several occasions, we know that their dedication and professionalism will take ENSLAVED a great step further. Vertebrae is by far our strongest album, one that we are extremely proud to present to the U.S., to Canada, Mexico, and all other territories. We are very pleased to present it in tandem with Nuclear Blast.” Possessing the reputation as one of the very finest live acts in metal, ENSLAVED members knew their latest studio offering for 2008 had to contain the very best material to showcase the pinnacle of their signature Viking/progressive black metal sound. In no uncertain terms, Vertebrae easily meets that incredibly high level of expectation. Recorded in the first quarter of 2008, mixed by Evil Joe Barresi (Tool, Queens of the Stone Age), mastered by the legendary George Marino (Metallica, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin) at Sterling Sound, Vertebrae was produced by Ivar Bjørnson, Herbrand Larsen, and Grutle Kjellson themselves. Considered by all band members to be their strongest album in the seventeen years of their existence, Vertebrae’s sound, songs, seasoned guitar tone and time-travelling solos, and overall atmosphere marks a crowning achievement for the band and the genre as a whole. | |
| This Ending album postponed |
2008-08-19
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“After a gruelling recording, mixing and mastering process during the early summer ‘Dead Harvest’ was finished. However we are not entirely satisfied with the final mix and we believe it doesn't do the album justice.
Rather than release something we are not 100% behind we have chosen to take a break and go back to re-mix and re-master the album. The most important thing is to put out a killer album. We apologize to our fans who have been waiting for ‘Dead Harvest’ all this time, all we can say is that it's worth the wait! Currently the release has been pushed to somewhere around February 2009.” | |
| As I Lay Dying nominated for local award |
2008-08-19
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San Diego metallers AS I LAY DYING have been nominated in the "Artist Of The Year" category (an award they won last year) at this year's San Diego Music Awards. The band will also perform at the 18th annual awards ceremony, which will be held September 17 in the beautiful outdoor setting of Viejas' Concerts in the Park.
"Artist Of The Year" nominees: * ANGELS & AIRWAVES * AS I LAY DYING * B-SIDE PLAYERS * GRAND OLE PARTY * GREG LASWELL * PETER SPRAGUE * SWITCHFOOT * TRISTAN PRETTYMAN | |
| Glasgow Grin sign with Year Of The Sun |
2008-08-19
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Glasgow Grin has signed with Year of the Sun Records for the release of their upcoming debut album “Saints of the Greatest Sin”. Glasgow Grin’s debut is expected to surface in October 2008 and was recorded at Frozen Solid Studios with producer Matt Connell (Ex-Exhumed, Fuck the Facts) and mixed by Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me). The group has posted new songs online at www.myspace.com/yearofthesun
"We're excited to be a part of the Year of the Sun family again. They've grown in leaps and bounds since we first signed Dear Black Diary to the label a few years back," commented Glasgow Grin frontman Jordan Shortt. "When Glasgow Grin was created, it was our goal to avoid all of the mistakes that we made while in Dear Black Diary. Essentially, DBD was a huge learning experience that allowed us to mature and grow. Glasgow Grin is a fresh start for us and with our debut full length we feel we’ve put together an extremely focused project that we feel reflects our growth as musicians. It was very important to us that we come out of our corner swinging this round, and “Saints of the Greatest Sin” packs a powerful punch”. Glasgow Grin has also revealed that “Saints of the Greatest Sin” will be a concept record based around a serial killer who murders pedophiles. The album artwork will be based around the concept with the liner notes containing an eight page short story. “This time around we decided to create an experience that combines music, writing, and artwork into one cohesive tapestry and the result is something that we are proud to share with everyone. Themes throughout the album vary from justifiable homicide to religion, and the album is based around the story of a young man on a murder spree fueled by his faith in God,” says Shortt about the concept behind the group’s debut. “The relationship that the main character shares with God is meant to display how confusion in ideology can create hypocrisy, embracing the Lord on one hand and breaking commandments on the other.” GLASGOW GRIN TOUR DATES: Aug 20 2008 Charlettetown, PEI @ Back Alley Music Aug 21 2008 Halifax, NS @ The Pavillion Aug 24 2008 Montreal, QUE @ Cafe Chaos w/ Tears from the Sky Aug 25 2008 Toronto, ONT @ Sista Neavoux Aug 26 2008 Hamilton, ONT @ TBA Oct 04 2008 Windsor, ONT @ The Coach and Horse | |
| Machine Head to support Metallica |
2008-08-18
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New York, NY: If the Bay Area's Machine Head have their way, they will remain on the road in support of 2007's Grammy-nominated The Blackening, lauded as the best effort of an already impressive career, forever. The band is pleased to announce that it will serve as direct support to Metallica for a spate of dates that begin in January.
Machine Head are currently headlining the second stage of the inaugural Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival. The band has lived on the road since The Blackening's release, sharing stages with Lamb of God and Trivium, Heaven and Hell and Megadeth, as well as Hell Yeah. The band takes the next step up in its touring history by supporting the legendary Metallica in the United States, after a successful string of Metallica support dates in Europe earlier this summer. The Machine Head-Metallica dates are as follows. The Sword will open all shows. Jan. 12 - Milwaukee, WI @ Bradley Center Jan. 13 - Detroit, MI @ Joe Louis Arena Jan. 15 - Washington, DC @ Verizon Center Jan. 17 - Philadelphia, PA @ Wachovia Center Jan. 18 - Boston, MA @ TD Banknorth Center Jan. 26 - Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena Jan. 29 - Uniondale, NY @ Nassau Coliseum Jan. 31 - Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center | |
| Blistering Records is launched |
2008-08-18
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Stockholm, Sweden – August 18, 2008 - Blistering Records is pleased to announce the launch of their exciting new record label, with a focus on signing and developing recording acts in a wide spectrum of rock music, including but not limited to: Melodic Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Progressive Rock, Metal and all combinations of these styles.
The label has a simple philosophy: “Treat the artists the way we would like to be treated. We all started out as struggling musicians in bands so we know all-to-well what it feels like to be on the other side of the desk. More than ever with today's tough and ever changing music market survival is determined by understanding, appreciation, innovation, commitment and team-work. We are true supporters of the scene(s) that we help represent and are determined to prove ourselves to be survivors by becoming one of the leading independent record labels for Rock and Metal.” The principals of Blistering are individuals with self proclaimed life-long love affairs with music, and extensive industry experience to put their philosophy into action. Chairman of the Board, Tomas Sunmo started his career in 1984 at Tandan/Alpha Records as label manager for artists like Metallica, Sepultura, Frank Zappa etc. Tomas then went on to Reel Records and then MNW ILR before co-founding Scandinavian Record Distribution company, Playground Music where he also acted as the Director of Business Affairs between 1999 and 2007. Label President Lars Chriss is widely known as a recording and touring artist with his band Lion's Share (Century Media, JVC, AFM Records, Avex etc). Lars has a sound engineering degree at SAE and has extensive industry experience from working at various labels, booking agencies and artist management companies. North American Managing Director Jim Pitulski has done marketing and artist development for companies like Columbia Records and the Polygram Label Group where he worked hands-on with acts such as Alice in Chains, Judas Priest, Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden), Warrant, Britny Fox and Kingdom Come. Jim also started management company Roundtable Entertainment where he handled Dream Theater, Spock's Beard and Fish. He then went on to become the managing director of Inside Out Music America , perhaps the world's top label for progressive rock and metal. Blistering Records is also looking to generate and foster strategic relationships with like-minded labels for licensing and distribution in North America and Europe . Recent alliances with Italy 's Frontiers Records and Germany 's Massacre Records are examples. Blistering will release its first titles in the U.S. through Ryko/Warner Distribution on October 7th. Among those titles will be new releases from Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Michael Kiske (Helloween), House Of Lords and Revolution Renaissance which features former Stratovarius guitarist Timo Tolkki. | |
| Agnostic Front on German TV |
2008-08-15
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New York Hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT are about to hit the German television! The French-German TV station Arte filmed their show in Flensburg, August 6th and conducted an interview with the band. It will be featured as an episode of Arte’s series “Tracks” which will be airing on September 19th at approx. 10.30pm! | |
| Anthrax to enter studio |
2008-08-15
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American Heavy Metal legend ANTHRAX are back and about to enter the studio. ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has issued the following update: "We're entering the studio in October to start recording. We wanted a Halloween vibe. I wanna do my drum tracks dressed like Ringo." Furthermore, ANTHRAX will play their first Korean show ever, playing the Dongducheon Rock Festival. | |
| In Flames finish new video |
2008-08-15
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IN FLAMES have just finished recording the new video for the second single Alias which is taken from the new album “A Sense Of Purpose”. The video was recorded just outside Gothenburg, directed and produced by Patric Ullaeus (Revolver Film Company), who has worked with the band several times before and directed/produced videos for “Take This Life”,” My Sweet Shadow “and “The Quite Place”, just to mention a few. “Alias” is to be released as a download single on September 1st. | |
| Bonded By Blood shows cancelled |
2008-08-15
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Due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, all but 2 of the previously scheduled dates featuring BONDED BY BLOOD, M.OD; FUELED BY FIRE and NIHILIST were cancelled. Refunds for those dates will be refunded at point of purchase.
However of the 2 dates that remain, BONDED BY BLOOD and FUELED BY FIRE will make sure to bang the head that does not bang and then some. Catch them on these dates: 8/30 San Marcos, CA @ The Jumping Turtle - Burning Star Festival 9/4 Hollywood, CA @ The Knitting Factory | |
