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Truth Corroded sign new deal
2011-07-07
AC/DC bassist to release memoirs
2011-07-07
Excruciator announce release date
2011-07-07
Barn Burner announce new tour dates
2011-07-07
ZombieShakerBox to release debut album
2011-07-07
Krampus release debut album
2011-07-06
HammerFall confirmed for 70000 Tons
2011-07-06
Delirium X Tremens announce unique guest
2011-07-06
Graveworm enter studio
2011-07-06
Goreaphobia sign with Dark Descent Records
2011-07-06
Squash Bowels re-issue
2011-07-06
Ares Kingdom collaborate with Sigh frontman
2011-07-05
Nahemah to enter studio
2011-07-05
The Prophets of Addiction sign record deal
2011-07-04
MadMaze sign with Punishment 18
2011-07-02
Doro announce New York release show
2011-07-01
Illdisposed tour dates announced
2011-07-01
Spawn Of Possession enter studio
2011-07-01
Hooded Menace sign with Relapse Records
2011-07-01
Ex Deo announce new album title
2011-07-01
Truth Corroded sign new deal
2011-07-07
Australian thrash metal band TRUTH CORRODED have signed a European / Japan deal with ULTIMHATE RECORDS (www.ultimhate-records.com) for the release of the band’s latest album, Worship The Bled. The label will release the album on September 16th with the band following up the release with a European tour in early 2012.

Commenting on the deal, TRUTH CORRODED bass guitarist Greg Shaw states: "The band is extremely pleased to be a part of the label. ULTIMHATE RECORDS have a great and diverse range of bands, and we feel our sound has found the perfect label to represent us in Europe and Japan. Furthermore, like our Australian label (TRUTH INC RECORDS) it is run by musicians who know the industry from going into battle for their own music. After years of hard work to get where we are it is great to be working with a label that has a shared experience and work ethic. The label has been very supportive and plans for touring in support of the album in Europe were put into place immediately. For us this is an aim we have long fought for, and we look foward to taking our music to Europe and building our profile further".

Worship The Bled features Kevin Talley (SIX FEET UNDER, MISERY INDEX, DAATH, CHIMAIRA) on drums and was mixed and mastered by Jonas Kjellgren of SCAR SYMMETRY at Black Lounge Studio in Avesta, Sweden. Artwork for the album was designed by Bjoern Gooses of KILLUSTRATIONS (ABORTED, DEW SCENTED)

Kevin Talley also comments his participation drumming on Worship The Bled, "I really enjoyed playing on this album. There are many different types of beats and a variety of tempos. Great band!"

AC/DC bassist to release memoirs
2011-07-07
Bazillion Points Books has announced the North American release of DIRTY DEEDS: My Life Inside/Outside AC/DC, by Mark Evans, bass player in the classic 1970s AC/DC lineup. Evans recorded countless rock anthems with the band on the groundbreaking releases High Voltage, TNT, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, Let There Be Rock, and the '74 Jailbreak EP.

The book's release is scheduled for November 2011. For more information, visit: http://www.dirtydeedsbook.com

At nineteen years old in 1975, Mark Evans joined AC/DC, one of the hardest-working and loudest barroom bands in Australia. In the next few years AC/DC recorded a string of bestselling albums, and Mark found himself headlining world tours and living the life of a bona fide rock star. His memoir, Dirty Deeds: My Life Inside/Outside of AC/DC, is the first bio written by a band insider during the early years, giving insight into the struggles and camaraderie that fueled the rise of hard rock's most successful group. His likeable stories capture the energy and essence of Malcolm Young, Angus Young, Phil Rudd, and the late Bon Scott. Rock and roll icons like George Harrison, Gene Simmons, Phil Lynott, Alice Cooper, Ronnie Wood, Ahmet Ertegun, and members of Metallica feature as well.

"The aggressive attitude that AC/DC had towards Australian bands continued when we shifted overseas. The world's bigger bands became our new targets. Who the fuck did these pricks think they were? We saw a few of the so-called headline acts and straight away knew that we had nothing to fear."

It was a long way to the top... and Mark Evans was there.

Excruciator announce release date
2011-07-07
EXCRUCIATOR was formed in early 2008 when friends Chris Birkle and Josh Kay, both bored with the overdone nu-core sounds dominating the Portland metal scene, proposed the idea of starting a band that brought back the energy of the earliest days of death metal as it evolved from the ashes of thrash. The two convinced the destroyer of strings, Craig Bridenbeck, to join on bass and were complete shortly thereafter with the addition of thunderous beats care of drummer Marcus Hartford. Within a few months EXCRUCIATOR had built a solid repertoire of original songs hearkening back to the days before blast beats and down-tuning, pioneered by iconic albums such as Scream Bloody Gore by DEATH and Seven Gates by POSSESSED. Confident that they had hit their mark, the band entered the studio during summer 2009 to record their first proper demo entitled By the Gates of Flesh. The eight track demo quickly gained favor amongst the Portland metal crowd and this growing notoriety allowed EXCRUCIATOR to acquire gigs with national acts such as Forbidden, Cauldron, Enforcer, Ensiferum, Witchaven, Powerglove and Last Empire. Opportunity arose for EXCRUCIATOR when the band opened for Vektor during their summer 2010 tour. Thoroughly impressed with EXCRUCIATOR, the news made its way back to to their label, New York-based Heavy Artillery Records. The band was offered a deal and promptly joined the ranks with the release of By the Gates of Flesh as a five-track ep during November 2010, becoming the second installment in the label’s popular “Wax Maniax” series of limited edition vinyl and CD demo releases.

Bolstered by the tremendous response to By the Gates of Flesh, EXCRUCIATOR hit the studio in early 2011 to begin recording their debut full-length album Devouring. With North American tour dates and a video for the track “Devouring the Flesh of My Master” in the works, EXCRUCIATOR are prepared to put their weight behind their debut album and come out swinging. Now scheduled for release on August 2nd 2011 in North America and August 12th in Europe , Devouring promises to galvanize the old-school metal forces in the fight for true metal supremacy!

Catch EXCRUCIATOR at the Devouring record release party:

8/6 – Portland , OR @ The Redroom

Barn Burner announce new tour dates
2011-07-07
Barn Burner recently completed a Canadian tour with 3 Inches of Blood and Cancer Bats and a headlining tour through the west coast of the US. Of course, seeing as the band loves to party on the road, they're heading right back out in July and August with Ramming Speed. The tour gives east coasters a killer opportunity to catch two of the best up-and-coming rock/thrash bands in intimate, party-friendly settings.

Barn Burner's second album, Bangers II: Scum of the Earth, saw the band once again teaming up with producer/engineer Adrian Popovich (Tricky Woo, Priestess, Sam Roberts, The Dears, and Sebastian Grainger) to create a truly original heavy metal record. While maintaining some of the core aspects of their previous record, Barn Burner have captured something more intense, taking steps to create an album more dynamic then their last. Having already toured Canada, the U.S. and Europe with the likes of Priestess, Bison B.C., and 3 inches of Blood, Barn Burner intend to continue its war path in support of the Metal Blade release of Bangers II.

RAMMING SPEED / BARN BURNER
SUMMER BANGERS TOUR 2010
07/28 Burlington, VT TBA
07/29 Portland, ME The Fermentery w/ War Animal
07/30 Allston, MA The Butcher Shop w/ Phantom Glue
07/31 New York, NY Saint Vitus w/ Natur
08/01 Barn Burner music video shoot (!)
08/02 Washington DC Corpse Fortress w/ Locusta
08/03 Richmond, VA Strange Matter
08/04 Philadelphia, PA JR's w/ Casket, Transient
08/05 Rochester, NY The Crown Barn Burner ONLY
08/05 Providence, RI Castlevania Ramming Speed only w/ Locusta
08/06 Somerville, MA Starlab Ramming Speed only w/ Locusta

Bangers II: Scum of the Earth track listing:
1. Scum of the Earth
2. Dark Side of the Barn
3. Gate Creeper
4. Keg Stand and Deliver
5. The Earth's Crust
6. Quest for the Cube
7. Brother Fear
8. Skid Marks the Spot
9. Crushing Defeat
10. Ghost Jam

ZombieShakerBox to release debut album
2011-07-07
Upcoming Las Vegas alternative hard rock act ZombieShakerBox have recently released their debut album, Encrypted. Fronted by Washington, DC native Kirk Hulshoff, the band is also comprised of guitarist, Jami Lin, bassist Cory Kay and drummer Tomonori Sugiyama. Two years in the making, Encrypted was recorded at Piranha Digital Studios in Burbank, CA. Produced by Hulshoff and engineered by Mike Milchner, the album features ten blistering tracks rooted in '90's grunge but with a more modern, melodic twist to the material.

Formed in early 2008, ZombieShakerBox quickly found it's legs and headed straight into the studio to begin work on Encrypted, all the while building a strong local fanbase on the strength of it's live show. Once the album was finished the band took to the road playing shows throughout Nevada, California and Utah, impressing club promoters so much that the band was invited back time and again, extending their following beyond their Las Vegas home territory. In 2010 ZombieShakerBox won "Best Male Vocalist" at the LA Music Awards and "Best Metal Band" at the Vegas Rocks Awards. "We opened the Las Vegas Music Awards with "Blow N' Smoke" and won 'Best Metal Band' based on that performance, relates bassist, Cory Kay. "We got to turn a lot of heads that night with a lot of big time players. It was definitely my favourite experience to date with the band. After winning at the LA Music Awards it made me realize that ZombieShakerBox is going places."

Encrypted is an autobiography of sorts for singer Kirl Hulshoff, as the lyrics deal primarily with drugs and living life far roo close to the edge for comfort - subjects that Hulshoff is far too familiar with. ""I went down the wrong road more times than I can count and luckily was able to rebound from everything," he reflects. "Lyrically, the album takes you through the pain, regret, lessons learned and redemption that eventually made me a stronger person coming out of it all."

Encrypted is in stores now and will be up on iTunes and other digital outlets on July 12.

Krampus release debut album
2011-07-06
Italy's folk metal sensation KRAMPUS have brought the metal and flutes to the masses with their debut album Shadows of Our Time. Rising through the ranks, these legitimate folk metallers are taking their home country of Italy by storm and are on their way to world dominion.

In support of their album, the band will be hitting up Europe and stopping to play at METAL MANIA OPEN AIR in Komen, Slovenia with metal acts like DESTRUCTION and ENTOMBED.

HammerFall confirmed for 70000 Tons
2011-07-06
70000TONS OF METAL, The World's Biggest Floating Heavy Metal Festival has arrived at the biggest port in Scandinavia and Sweden's gateway to the West: Göteborg. Time to let the HAMMERFALL! Will they stay in this city of long maritime tradition or will they sail onwards? You shall know soon!

Make no mistake, 70000TONS OF METAL is not your grandma's cruise. It's also not one of the cruises that share the ship with regular cruise guests. This is an all Heavy Metal cruise! Can you imagine that? A whole luxury cruise ship full of metalheads? You can enjoy tons of onboard live shows on several in and outdoor stages from early in the morning until late at night, open-mic nights, Heavy Metal karaoke with members of the bands, bars that never close, again: bars that never close..., a fun-and-sun-filled day on the beautiful island of Grand Cayman and since there is no backstage area you will have the opportunity to mingle side-by-side with the artists in this incredibly fan-friendly scenario that has no comparison. It's like everyone has a backstage pass!

So far 15 out of a total of 40 bands on board are known:

AMORPHIS
CORONER
DARK FUNERAL
ELUVEITIE
GRAVE DIGGER
HAMMERFALL
IN EXTREMO
MOONSORROW
MY DYING BRIDE
NIGHTWISH
PESTILENCE
SAMAEL
STRATOVARIUS
THERION
TRISTANIA

Delirium X Tremens announce unique guest
2011-07-06
A new, peculiar and unusual special guest will enrich, with yet another piece of Dolomites' rock, the new DELIRIUM X TREMENS "Belo Dunum, Echoes from the Past" album, set to be released by Italian Punishment 18 Records on October 24th. The guest, although unexpected, has the same strong link as DXT, that is, the Mountains.

Famous writer Mauro Corona from Erto (www.dispersoneiboschi.it), a mountain and woods expert and famous sculptor, has written a poem, dedicated to Mountains, to celebrate

DELIRIUM X TREMENS' new record.

His words combine with Death Metallers new concept in a perfect bond that completes this work, which is not only to be listened to, but also to be read and looked at.

Graveworm enter studio
2011-07-06
Our Italian friends of GRAVEWORM will enter the "Dreamsound Studio" in Munich at the beginning of July to record the successor of "Diabolical Figures" (2009).

Eleven tracks will be taped up, which are described as a "combination of GRAVEWORM's typical elements" by frontman Stefan Fiori. "The music got straighter and displays a perfect blend of our past four albums for me."
Hardness meets melody - once again an individual mixture of Gothic Metal and Melodic Death Metal, the two main pillars of the South Tyrolean's sound.
The album will be entitled "Fragments Of Death" and will be released on the 14th of October via Nuclear Blast. The title is explained by the vocalist in the following way:

" "Fragments Of Death" stands for the ten musical pieces of a puzzle on the CD. The lyrics deal with different modes of death. There will be one song about the current incidents in Japan, for example."

Goreaphobia sign with Dark Descent Records
2011-07-06
Legendary Philadelphia death metal battalion, GOREAPHOBIA, are pleased to join forces with Dark Descent Records for the release of their long-anticipated new full-length, Apocalyptic Necromancy. Slated for release on August 9, 2011, the follow-up to 2009's Mortal Repulsion, was recorded, mixed and mastered by drummer Jim Roe and features new guitarist VJS (Kult ov Azazel, Crimson Moon, Demoncy, etc.).

Commented Dark Descent label head Matt Calvert of the signing: "When the opportunity presented itself to release the new GOREAPHOBIA album, the choice was easy. Those who are familiar with the underground know that GOREAPHOBIA has a longstanding reputation of producing some of the filthiest death metal around. I'm more than excited to be a part of this new chapter of the band. After speaking to each member personally, it became very apparent that GOREAPHOBIA and Dark Descent Records are a perfect fit and I look forward to helping spread their message to not only long-time fans, but new ones as well."

Added guitarist Alex Bouks: "Myself and the rest of GOREAPHOBIA are very excited and pleased to be working with Matt and the rest of amazing team at Dark Descent. The label is off to great things. This is a very fresh and positive start for us to be releasing our new record with what I believe to be the next great metal label around today."

Apocalyptic Necromancy features 12 tracks of sonic decay with artwork by Linsey Wasiuta.

Apocalyptic Necromancy Track Listing:
01. Apocalyptic Necromancy
02. Xurroth Rreeth N'Vez Helm (City of Rot and Decay)
03. The Attractor
04. Void Of The Larva Queen
05. Shroud of The Hyena (.....Inall Ninuttix......)
06. Footpaths In The Vortex of Doom
07. Darkstar Dementia
08. Igigi Reactor
09. Totem Of The Vulture (.....Sirrix Noxhuun....)
10. Sigil On Death's Hand
11. White Wind Spectre
12. Rust Worms And The Noxious Fevers They Bring

GOREAPHOBIA 2011:
Chris Gamble - Vocals/Bass
Alex Bouks - Guitars
Jim Roe - Drums
VJS - Guitar

Squash Bowels re-issue
2011-07-06
Selfmadegod Records is proud to announce the re-release of Polish goregrind kings SQUASH BOWELS' rare first album, Tnyribal!

Tnyribal is no doubt one of the most brutal, and thus most important grindcore albums of the last century. Initially released in 2000 via infamous Czech record label Obscene Productions, this landmark release from SQUASH BOWELS now sees an official reintroduction to the world with an official re-release of the album via Polish metal label Selfmadegod Records. The new Selfmadegod version of the album is housed in a 6-panel digipak with completely new artwork and fully redesigned layout.

Tnyribal track listing:
1. Stranger Mind: Possessed - Amssend - Passage
2. Dark Corridors: Xabon - Refractive - Naxaru - Ytarb
3. Zema Inpa: Fear - Doldrums - Liberate Me! - Dizziness - Effluvium
4. Zonhori Nteve: Blood - Soulless - Radiate - Transmit
5. Bad Sector: Melzu Nepa - Sybba - Rezom - Dergi
6. Black Thing: The Shape - TMA - 3 - Error

Ares Kingdom collaborate with Sigh frontman
2011-07-05
Ares Kingdom have tapped Mirai Kawashima (Sigh) for an original keyboard intro to a version of Vulpecula's "Celestial," slated the band's upcoming all-covers release "Veneration." Other tracks include "Die By Power" (Slaughter Lord), "Act Dead" (Mefisto), "The Captive" (Sacrilege), "When Your Heart Turns Black" (R.U. Dead?), "Oblivion" (Nepenthe).

Guitarist Chuck Keller commented, "Mirai is one of the most accomplished musicians in the underground today. I was proud to contribute a solo to 'The Memories as a Sinner' on Sigh's 2007 album, 'Hangman's Hymn,' and we're honored he's returning the favor for AK."

"Veneration" is scheduled for release as a gatefold mini-LP and mini-CD in early 2012 through NWN! Productions. Artwork is being handled by Manuel Tinnemans (Pentacle, Bunkur, Necrophagia, Spearhead).

Upcoming Ares Kingdom live dates:
ENDFest, The Sandbox, Omaha, NE, July 23rd
Gathering of the Bestial Legion V, The Proud Bird, Los Angeles, CA, August 27th
The Jackpot, Lawrence, KS, September 4th
Rites of Darkness pre-fest, The Rabbit, San Antonio, TX, December 8th

Nahemah to enter studio
2011-07-05
Spanish progressive death metallers Nahemah have issed the following update:

During the last months we had a necessary and creative break that immersed us inside the amazing and exciting sea of composition. It started last February and is just almost finished.

New songs have been composed for our forthcoming album and they are going to be brought to the studio to be recorded on this summer.

We really love the new tracks, and the impressions they provoque us when we listen to them are that they are going to be part of the best album of NahemaH so far...

The new album is a step forward in quality and spirituality and will be a great surprise that won't let you disappointed.

The Prophets of Addiction sign record deal
2011-07-04
Seattle based glam rock act THE PROPHETS OF ADDICTION have just inked a deal with french label Deadlight Entertainment (UNDERCOVER SLUT, LOS DISIDENTES DEL SUCIO MOTEL, PRIMAL AGE) for the release of their debut album.
THE PROPHETS OF ADDICTION is the new band of notorious bassist/ singer Lesli Sanders, known for playing in bands like PRETTY BOY FLOYD, QUEENY BLAST POP and played live bass for MARKY RAMONE.
The album is called "Babylon Boulevard" and was recorded at Babylon Sound Studio, mixed at Bluecat Studios by Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOURNE, VINCE NEIL, BILLY IDOL) and mastered at Star Lodge Studios by Dave Hillis (PEARL JAM, AFGHAN WIGS).
The street release is planned for the autumn.

MadMaze sign with Punishment 18
2011-07-02
Italian thrashers MadMaze have inked a record deal with the Italian label Punishment 18 Records. The band's new album will be released before the end of this year.

Doro announce New York release show
2011-07-01
Legendary metal maven, DORO PESCH, will perform a special show in New York City this Fall. Scheduled for September 9, 2011 at the Gramercy Theatre, the show will mark the official U.S. screening/release party for DORO's 25 Years In Rock DVD, set for release in North America via Nuclear Blast on September 13. Released in Europe late last year (also via Nuclear Blast), the epic 2 DVD/CD set includes DORO's 25-year anniversary show in its entirety as well as out-takes from her 2,500th concert and so much more. Tickets for the show will go on sale July 6, 2011.

For the next three nights, the German metal queen will be filling in for singer Tim "Ripper" Owens on the following Dio Disciples dates:

7/01/2011 Rockstar Live - Bilbao, Spain
7/02/2011 Heineken - Madrid, Spain
7/03/2011 Bikini - Barcelona, Spain

Dio Disciples is the new project featuring former Dio members Rudy Sarzo (bass), Simon Wright (drums), Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards), along with Owens and additional singer Toby Jepson, who pay tribute to legendary vocalist, Ronnie James Dio. Owens was unable to make the Spanish shows to celebrate his daughter's wedding.

Commented Pesch: "I'm so excited to be a part of this tour. I listened day and night to Ronnie James Dio's amazingly wonderful song and I will try me very best to do a good job with them. I feel so honored and blessed to be a part of this and to keep Dio's music and magic alive. He was truly the greatest rock and metal singer of all time. We love you, Ronnie. I will sing my heart out for you and the fans. "

More DORO news, including additional U.S. dates, to come. In the meantime, be sure to check out DORO's new (and official) fan page at: http://www.facebook.com/DoroOfficial.

Illdisposed tour dates announced
2011-07-01
ILLDISPOSED have recently confirmed the first shows for their two-week tour in October.

02.10. DE Berlin - K17
05.10. DE Ludwigsburg - Rockfabrik
12.10. DE Cottbus - Gladhouse
14.10. DE Flensburg - Roxy Music Hall

Spawn Of Possession enter studio
2011-07-01
Swedish technical death metallers SPAWN OF POSSESSION has entered Pama Studios in Kristianpoel, Sweden with engineer Magnus Sedenberg to begin recording their Relapse debut and long-awaited follow-up to Noctambulant. The album will include nine new tracks plus an instrumental intro and is expected to see a late fall 2011 release date. SPAWN OF POSSESSION will be posting photos and updates from the studio via the band’s Facebook page: Facebook.com/SpawnofPossession.

SPAWN OF POSSESSION (Jonas Bryssling: guitar, Dennis Röndum: vocals, Erlend Casperson: bass, Henrik Schönström: drums, Christian Münzner: guitar) formed in 1997 and has previously released two full-length albums. The band’s latest album, Noctambulant, received international critical acclaim for its blend of musical chops and unfettered extremity.

Hooded Menace sign with Relapse Records
2011-07-01
Relapse Records is proud to announce the signing of Finnish death / doom bringers HOODED MENACE.

HOODED MENACE, who takes influence from 80’s era CANDLEMASS, CATHEDRAL, PARADISE LOST, ASPHYX, and BLACK SABBATH, has previously release two full length albums as well as split releases with COFFINS, ASPHYX, ILSA, and more. The band recently made their US live debut this spring with performances as part of Maryland Deathfest (Baltimore), Chaos in Tejas (Austin), and Doom in June (Las Vegas).

HOODED MENACE guitarist Lasse Pyykko commented on the signing; "We’re very excited about signing with Relapse Records! This seems like a logical next step for the band. Of course we are still going to release 7”s and such with smaller labels too because we love doing that. As for the full length album, now we’re going have all the support, promotion, and distribution we could possibly hope at this stage. It’s pretty amazing to be part of the label with such a long and remarkable history. Relapse has released many albums that we are big fans of. We are stoked about leaving our heavily and deeply stamped mark to that long, significant list of great music."

HOODED MENACE has confirmed a handful of Finnish tour dates, including performances as part of the Ilosaarirock Festival (w/ BUZZCOCKS, MELT BANANA, MADNESS) and Tuska Festival (w/ KILLING JOKE, AT THE GATES, AMORPHIS) in July. The band will also open for doom legends SAINT VITUS in Helsinki on August 27th.

Ex Deo announce new album title
2011-07-01
The Roman legion of Ex Deo has not been quiet by any means... The centurions have been busy putting together the follow-up to the highly acclaimed debut album "Romulus". The second opus entitled "Caligula" is set to feature the most intense "epic metal soundtrack" to come out in recent history. According to mainman Maurizio Iacono: "The album will once again have the honor of some elite guest appearances. The band promises an album that will shake the metal scene!" Artwork and layout for "Caligula" will be handled by classic artist Seth (Septic Flesh). Some song titles include "I, Caligula", "Burned to Serve the Nocturnal Light", In War & Conquest/Roma Caput Mundi" and "Teutoburg (The Ambush of Varus) - Part 1". The modern day legion is set to enter JFD studios in Dallas, TX and Montreal, Canada with producer Jean-François Dagenais (Kataklysm, Malevolent Creation, Misery Index, Despised Icon) this Fall.

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