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| Flowing Tears finish new album |
2008-07-28
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The band have issued the following statement:
“It took a while, but there´s great news finally: After some really busy and hard working months the work on the new album is finished. We just finalised the mix. Sorry for not keeping you all updated during the production, but we were that much into it that we apparently just forgot to do so… Well, time for some facts to be relevealed then: the album will be entitled “THY KINGDOM GONE”. It will be a concept album containing 12 songs. It has probably become the darkest and most intense one we ever did. We´re really excited about how this one turned out and can´t wait for you to listen to it! I think we really managed to capture the essence of what Flowing Tears is about: there´s tons of really heavy melancholic guitar stuff, tons of atmospheres, and probably the most personal and dedicated lyrics we´ve ever written. Somehow the album pretty much breathes the spirit of albums like “Joy parade” or “Jade” in terms of atmosphere and density, even though it´s much heavier. And even though the album feels very homogenous, it is probably our most varied one. There´s a lot to discover… you´ll be surprised. Expect an intense one. No party music, not meant to have a good time with definitely. Moreover we´re excited to announce that the artwork for the album will be done by Seth Siro Anton, whom some of you might know from the great work he did for Moonspell, Soilwork or Paradise Lost lately. A release is currently scheduled for October. There´s no definite release date yet, but as soon as we have it, we´ll post it here, along with a complete tracklist and more detailed information. ” More information will be made available soon. | |
| Cradle Of Filth announce album title |
2008-07-28
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New York, NY: Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Who's the blackest of them all? Why, Cradle of Filth, of course. England's most notorious and nefarious metal band are gearing up to release their darkest, most dastardly album of all, titled Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder, for Roadrunner Records on October 28. The album, which will have a special edition with an extra disc and bonus material, arrives just in time for Halloween, a holiday that fits Cradle of Filth's blackened, ghostly aesthetic.
The album is conceptual and is based on the well-documented, true-life fall from grace of a shadowy historical figure named Gilles de Rais, a wealthy French nobleman who was one of Joan of Arc's brothers-in-arms. He was best known, however, as a prolific serial killer who mixed prayers with his nightly murders as well as an aspiring alchemist. He was accused of a panoply of crimes, among them heresy, demonology and kidnapping. There's even an extreme fringe sect of historians who question de Rais' true status, with some convinced he was framed. Regardless of viewpoint, leave it to Cradle of Filth to dissect de Rais' biography, exploring subversive, inflammatory historical subject matter in its lyrics, taking an unjaundiced look at a controversial figure in European history, set to epic black metal music. The band profiled Hungarian countess Elizabeth Bathory, who attempted to preserve her youth by bathing in the blood of virgins, in the past and now moves forward by framing their latest album around the story of de Rais. Cradle of Filth's vocalist Dani Filth elaborated on the album's concept, saying, "By far this is our most extreme, dramatic and deeply disturbing album to date. The legend of Gilles de Rais has been given fresh, vampyrical life in this conceptual meisterwerk, swathed in pitch-black magic and a viciousness unsurpassed in the annals of Cradle history. Screw what our detractors say, everyone who has heard this album has bruised their jaws on the pentagram-bejewelled floor." The tracklisting for Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder is as follows: "In Grandeur And Frankincense Devilment Stirs" "Shat Out Of Hell" "The Death Of Love" "The 13th Caesar" "Tiffauges" "Tragic Kingdom" "Sweetest Maleficia" "Honey And Sulphur" "Midnight Shadows Crawl To Darken Counsel With Life" "Darkness Incarnate" "Ten Leagues Beneath Contempt" "Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder" "Corpseflower" Cradle of Filth follows up 2006's Thornography with a bigger, faster and louder conceptual new album. The band retains their hard-earned reputation as the best of the blackest with Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder. | |
| Whyzdom in the studio |
2008-07-28
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Whyzdom has issued the following update:
“We are happy to announce that the recording of our first album is underway. We are now in the studio, recording 11 tracks. Some songs are quite long (up to 9 minutes!) and will probably be divided in several sections. “Here are the titles of the songs: 01. Daughter Of The Night 02. The Witness 03. The Train 04. On The Wings Of Time 05. Escaping The Ghosts Of Reality 06. Freedom 07. The Power And The Glory 08. Everlasting Child 09. The Old Man In The Park 10. Atlantis 11. Revolution “We are finished with Nico’s [Chaumeaux, drums] parts and working on the bass guitar now with Tristan [Demurger]. We will record the guitars, the keyboard and the vocals in August. Then the choir and the orchestra parts in September/October. The album will be mixed and mastered in November/December. Our artist friends will normally work on the booklet artwork in September/October with new photos. We’re very impatient to have everything ready!!!” | |
| Witchbreed complete pre-production |
2008-07-28
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Witchbreed have completed the pre-production for their debut album, “Heretic Rapture”, at Medusa Lab Studios with German producer Waldemar Sorychta.
The band are presently recording their debut album for a tentative Autumn release. “Heretic Rapture” will feature the following track listing (not final order): 01. Intro 02. Exiled 03. Rebel Blood 04. Brotherhood of Fang and Claw 05. Thy Eclipse 06. Equinox 07. Witchbreed 08. Fire Throne 09. Eden’s End 10. Symphony for the Fallen 11. Ruby Light of the West 12. WitchSkelion 13. Outro | |
| Relapse sign distribution deal with Noisehead |
2008-07-26
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Relapse Records is proud to announce a deal with Noisehead Records for exclusive distribution and direct sales of Noisehead releases and catalog for North America.
Noisehead Records, since its formation in 2006, has become the leading underground metal label in Austria. The label has released critically acclaimed albums by homegrown acts such as ARCANUM, DARKSIDE, and COLLAPSE 7, as well as Italy's NEPTUNE and Germany's ERBEN DES ZORNS. Noisehead Records founder Uschi Jezik says of the partnership: "It´s a privilege to work with Relapse Records, and we count ourselves lucky for getting this deal. We want to thank Relapse Records for the confidence they’ve shown in us and we want the best success for our team-work." In addition to a catalog of over a dozen and a half releases, Noisehead has several new releases on the horizon. In late October, Madrid’s ENEMY OF MYSELF will release The Fury and Germany’s PARSIFALL will see the release of their Tears Of Wine EP. Additional releases include records from PRIORITY, ROZENHILL, NOCTEM, and more. A listing of releases currently available and additional information on Noisehead artists can be found here. All Noisehead Records releases will be available through Relapse Mail Order and Relapse Wholesale. Noisehead Records is the latest addition to a growing list of labels distributed through Relapse Records including Black Mark Productions and Cogumelo Records. | |
| Mumakil sign with Relapse Records |
2008-07-26
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Relapse Records is proud to announce the signing of Geneva, Switzerland’s MUMAKIL.
MUMAKIL are currently writing the follow-up album to their debut full-length Customized Warfare. MUMAKIL’s Sebastien Schacher says of the signing and new album; “We're all really excited here since the signature with Relapse Records. This means a lot of work for us. We are really motivated in recording the most brutal grind CD we're able to. We'll start the recording in the end of August / early September 2008, in Geneva, and will work full-time on it. Our guitarist (Jerome Pellegrini) will carry about all the recording and mixing, and we'll do the mastering in Sweden, at Cutting Room studios.” MUMAKIL also have a number of shows lined up including a performance at the ‘Grind The Nazi Scum’ Festival in Torgau, Germany this weekend. A listing of confirmed dates and cities can be found here with more to be announced soon. In addition to Customized Warfare, MUMAKIL has also released a number of split releases including a split with now label-mates MISERY INDEX, a split with INHUME that was released as part of the Relapse Records Slimewave Series, and an upcoming split with BLOCKHEADS coming via Bones Brigade. Audio samples taken from these releases and more can be heard now via the band’s MySpace: MySpace.com/Mumakil. | |
| Kunvuk announce new drummer |
2008-07-26
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Australian-based technical, groove metal band Kunvuk have announced their new drummer.
“Kunvuk welcomes in to its ranks the explosive and insanely dynamic (Hurrikane Ka)Trina Tuffy! After an extensive and thoroughly debilitating search of the Sydney landscape we have found the missing piece to this band in this dangerous girl and are now stomping and screaming in gleeful anticipation of what the future days will bring.” Kunvuk have recently been announced to perform at this year’s Sydney Dime Show which is held each year to celebrate the late great metal guitarist Dimebag Darrell who was tragically killed on stage in 2004. | |
| OPM frontman arrested |
2008-07-25
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California based OPM have been turning heads all summer long performing tracks from their upcoming new album “Golden State Of Mind” as a part of the DIY Tour with (Hed)pe. The band recently caught the attention of local authorities in Saint Petersburg, FL this week when frontman JohnE Necro was arrested for criminal mischief. Authorities arrested Necro and later released him on $1,000 bail, after reports he allegedly spray painted a wall.
"I find it kind of ironic that Saint Petersburg, FL, home to the Salvador Dali museum, could be so insanely uptight about spray painting," says Necro. "In some areas Graffiti is regarded as a form of art worthy of display in galleries and exhibitions, but obviously the state of Florida feels differently." California rock-reggae five piece OPM recently released the track “Tell Me What You Want” featuring Big B online at www.MySpace.com/Opm from the group’s upcoming new album “Golden State of Mind”, which will see release through Suburban Noize Records on September 2nd, 2008. The album will feature guest appearances from reggae legend Pato Baton, Cypress Hill's Sen Dog, Jim Perkins from Dumbluck and Suburban Noize alumni Big B, DJ Product (HedPe) and Johnny Richter (Kottonmouth Kings). “With our last record we went in a direction that down played the hip hop aspect a bit and I think that Golden State of Mind is a bit more back to our original roots of incorporating all of our influences from hip-hop, punk-rock, reggae and rock and roll, ” says frontman John E Necro. “I think with Golden State of Mind we got a good balance of what we liked about both of those records. Lots of live performances from everybody, but we still found places for the big beats to fit in. Every album you do you get to learn from the last one. I think this one is the natural progression.” OPM's laid back hybrid style of rock mixed with hip-hop and reggae has racked up more than 1 million units sold worldwide. Their debut album "Menace To Sobriety” stormed rock radio with the international skateboarder's anthem, “Heaven is a Halfpipe”, which became the #1 most requested track on LA's KROQ and won the highly acclaimed Kerrang “Single of the Year” award. Since then the band has cultivated a grass roots with the release of 2004’s underground classic "ForTheMasses" and 2006’s "California Poppy" following that has put them in league with the likes of Sublime, 311, Pepper and Slightly Stoopid. | |
| The Boy Will Drown sign with Earache Records |
2008-07-25
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EARACHE is proud to announce the signing of British technical metallers THE BOY WILL DROWN to a multi-album, worldwide recording deal.
THE BOY WILL DROWN are a four-piece band based in Norwich/Colchester in the UK who formed in late 2006. Currently regarded as one of the most flamboyant and intense bands in the UK, they play a vicious blend of technical and experimental music based around grindcore and death metal. Refusing to play "sugar-coated" metal like so many other bands, THE BOY WILL DROWN do everything in their power to mesmerise and pulverise the listener, whilst simultaneously injecting an element of humour, fun and youth into the otherwise serious face of the extreme metal genre. Drawing influence from such bands as DECAPITATED, NECROPHAGIST and PSYOPUS, THE BOY WILL DROWN create music that's technically breathtaking, with punishing metal riffage, yet still retains that "groove" factor. Check out some tracks from THE BOY WILL DROWN at www.myspace.com/tbwd With an ever-growing fanbase eagerly awaiting their first full-length release, THE BOY WILL DROWN are set to follow in the path of their idols DECAPITATED and enter Hertz Studios in Poland this October to record their debut album. | |
| Temujin postpone North American shows |
2008-07-25
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Temujin and Renaissance Records wish to announce that the North American live dates originally planned for late 2008 have been rescheduled to 2009. Instead, the band will be bringing forward plans to record new material, which should begin sometime in August.
The change in schedule has been brought about because lead vocalist Kelly is expecting her second child in mid November. "We are disappointed that we won't be able to bring our music to the US as planned ... but very excited about the arrival of a new child. We'll now focus on writing and recording in the lead up to the birth, and then launch into 2009 with new material and a return to live work. Nothing is cancelled - just rearranged! And a new child means that 2009 will be a fantastic year both personally and professionally - we can't wait." | |
| Die Akokalyptischen Reiter game |
2008-07-25
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On the limited edition of "Licht", the brand new album of Germany ´s DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER you will find the first official REITER game called "Monsterball". The idea behind it is the following: Chose the band member that you always wanted to be and go with him/her through seven different levels. You are equipped with so-called energy balls that you have to shoot monsters with. Each time you hit one, the monster will turn from an ugly, bad one to a nice and happy one. If you make it until the end you join the give away competition of the unique REITER iPod. While you are playing the game, you are able to hear a collection of the best REITER songs from the last couple of years. | |
| Roadrunner Records announce new signings |
2008-07-24
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New York, NY: Roadrunner Records is pleased to announce the signing of three eclectic, up and coming new bands to an already diverse roster than includes heavyweights such as Nickelback, Slipknot, Killswitch Engage, Dragonforce, and Theory of a Deadman. Roadrunner welcomes Dommin, Mutiny and Port Amoral to the fold.
Los Angeles-based goth rock quartet Dommin was discovered by Dirty Icon Productions, a company founded by producers Logan Mader, former guitarist of longtime Roadrunner artist Machine Head, and Lucas Banker. Led by the enigmatic frontman, guitarist and songwriter Kristofer Dommin, Dommin puts a uniquely refreshing spin on the romantic, dark goth sound, bringing a unified voice to the brokenhearted, conflicted swarm of melancholic music fans who prefer to look at the glass as half-full. Veteran A&R rep Monte Conner signed the band to the label and was quick to express his excitement, saying, "Dommin comes across as very fresh and unique in today's landscape. Kristofer Dommin is their secret weapon. His vocals are absolutely compelling, and this is especially evident live where you can feel the power, passion and emotion of every word he sings." Dommin's line up is rounded out by keyboardist Konstantine, bassist Billy James and drummer Cameron. Check out the swell of black-hued, stormy and mysterious goth rock and their video clip of fan favorite “My Heart, Your Hands” on the band's heavily trafficked MySpace page, viewable at www.myspace.com/dommin. Look for the band’s Roadrunner debut, produced by Dirty Icon Productions, this winter. New Jersey-based Mutiny, a band of young turks who play like a troupe of seasoned shred veterans and who plucked their singer from Blackpool, England, thanks to the wonders of MySpace, have also been added to the label roster. The thoroughly metallic outfit was unearthed and signed by A&R man Mike Gitter, who was blown away by the band's live firepower. Gitter says, "The band was playing at a level so early in its career that most bands never touch. With the addition of [vocalist] Chris Clancy, they verge on unbeatable. Mutiny are truly the graduating valedictorians of Generation Guitar Hero." With members ranging in age from 18 to 23, Mutiny's line up is rounded out by bassist Andrew "AJ" Jacobs, guitarists Brandon Jacobs and Lu Obregon, keyboardist Drew Stavola, and drummer Bill Fiore. The Mutiny crew will spend the next few months toiling diligently in the Jacobs family's basement and they won't come out until they have an absolute metal classic on their hands. Turn your ear to their progressive-for-the-new-generation of metal songs posted at www.myspace.com/mutinynj. Winnipeg, Canada's melodic metal band Port Amoral also joins the Roadrunner family. The group formed in 2004 and is comprised of a tandem of brothers, vocalist/bassist Jared Weiss and guitarist Eric Weiss. The line up is rounded out by guitarist Andrew Campbell and drummer Matthew Hallick. Port Amoral were also signed by Conner, whose interest was initially sparked after hearing demos produced by Canada's John Paul Peters (Comeback Kid, Waking Eyes) and taking in the energetic live show. "Port Amoral know how to craft songs with hooks and smart arrangements and their developed level of writing made me take notice," explains Conner. For a taste of the guitar mastery that turned Conner onto the band, check out a demo of the complex mini-epic "Villains" at www.myspace.com/portamoral. The band will record its Roadrunner debut with Colin Richardson (Bullet for My Valentine, Trivium, As I Lay Dying) for a winter 2009 release. | |
| Paths Of Possession to enter studio in Sept |
2008-07-24
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Bassist Randy Butman of PATHS OF POSSESSION — the Florida-based band fronted by CANNIBAL CORPSE vocalist George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher — has issued the following update:
"We are gearing up for the new disc. We enter Mana studios in September to record the first half, and we will do the second half in November. The reason for the split is because CANNIBAL CORPSE will be recording at the same time as us, and there is not enough of old George to go around. We are looking at a March release probably.” | |
| Disillusion announce new line-up |
2008-07-24
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German avant-garde metallers DISILLUSION are busy writing the follow-up to 'Gloria' with a new, full line-up. The band plans to complete the writing sessions before the end of the year. Long-time drummer Jens Maluschka is back in the fold after a 12-month absence. New on bass is Matthias Becker from fellow Leipzig band Safi.
The group has yet to deliver a statement regarding the musical direction of the new material. "There's a lot still up in the air, and it's too early to be closing any doors, but we feel more energy-laden than ever before", comments the four-piece. DISILLUSION are herewith putting an end to a self-imposed hiatus that began last summer, during which they were busy building their own KickTheFlame studio and setting up a publishing company. Tension. Nerves. Hunger. | |
| Cannibal Corpse in the Billboard charts |
2008-07-24
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Florida’s kings of death metal CANNIBAL CORPSE have hit the Billboard Charts with the release of their first-ever career retrospective DVD, ‘Centuries of Torment – The First 20 Years’. ‘Centuries of Torment – The First 20 Years’ landed at #8 on the Billboard Music Video Charts!
"We are very excited by the incredible response to our new DVD ‘Centuries of Torment’. The 1st week sales figures are far beyond what we expected, and we want to give massive thanks to our fans for making this possible. We also want to thank all of our fans and friends who submitted material and allowed themselves to be interviewed; your contributions are really what make this DVD so special. And of course we need to say a huge thank you to Denise Korycki of Wild Wind Productions for doing such an incredible job directing, producing, and editing this DVD", comments Alex Webster of CANNIBAL CORPSE. Additionally ‘Centuries Of Torment’ has officially been certified Gold in Canada! The DVD charted #10 on the Canadian top selling Music DVD charts. Alex Webster (bassist) had this to comment: "We are very excited to hear the news that our new DVD has already been certified Gold in Canada. We have always received incredible support from our fans in Canada, but to have the DVD go Gold immediately upon its release is even more than we could have hoped for. We want to say a huge thank you to our Canadian fans for making this possible, you guys rule!" The band is currently at work on the follow up 2006’s ‘KILL’ due out in 2009. | |
| Acheron sign with Displeased Records |
2008-07-24
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U.S. Militant Black Death Metal act ACHERON signs with Displeased Records !
Expect the new full length, 'The final conflict: Last days of God' early 2009 ! The band is currently finalizing the new material, to be recorded within the coming months. Expect nothing less than fierce, brutal and intolerant Satanic Black Death as it is meant to be played! Let the Sin begin ! Hail the New Age of Power ! | |
| Obsidian book studio time |
2008-07-24
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Obsidian has booked itself in the Excess Studio's to record the drum tracks for the follow up to 2007's 'Emerging'. The recordings will take place in the middle of August. The new album will feature nine brand new tracks. Titles and more info concerning the album will follow later. There will be a studio log kept through the band's MySpace page , so you'll be able to keep up by simply subscribing to it. | |
| Izegrim part with drummer |
2008-07-24
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Due to a loss of interest in metal and a subsequent lack of motivation, drummer Joep van Leeuwen has decided to leave Izegrim.
He has been replaced by Ivo Maarhuis. Ivo will make his first appearance with Izegrim at Dokkem Open Air. | |
