Providence, RI’s HOWL are in the final stages of writing for their first proper full-length album. The quartet will enter the studio in December 2009 for a spring 2010 release date via Relapse. Additional album and studio information will be announced shortly.
Additionally, HOWL has announced a handful of east coast shows with EYEHATEGOD for late October. HOWL has also been confirmed for the Relapse Records / BrooklynVegan-BBG CMJ showcase show on October 23rd along with MISERY INDEX, REVOCATION, BLACK ANVIL and more.
Miss Lava on tour in Portugal
2009-10-20
MISS LAVA is busy on the first leg of their Portuguese “ Tour for the Dangerous Miles ”:
17 Oct 2009 - ALFA BAR W/ WE ARE THE DAMNED, LEIRIA
5 Nov 2009 - ARCADIA ROCK BAR W/ SPECIAL GUESTS, FARO
6 Nov 2009 - MARGINÁLIA W/ SPECIAL GUESTS, PORTIMĂO
7 Nov 2009 - FNAC GUIA
7 Nov 2009 - BAFO DE BACO W/ SPECIAL GUESTS, LOULÉ
14 Nov 2009 - SIDE B W/ DOLLAR LLAMA + MARBLES, BENAVENTE
27 Nov 2009 - INLIVE W/ MARBLES + WE ARE THE DAMNED, MOITA
28 Nov 2009 - POST BAR W/ WE ARE THE DAMNED + DOLLAR LLAMA, BENFICA
After the sucess of its debut EP, Miss Lava relesed their first album, “ Blues For The Dangerous Miles ”, in the Portuguese territory through the Portuguese independent label Raging Planet.
The effort was produced by Samuel Rebelo and the band, and mixed and mastered by the famous Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Paradise Lost, among others) at Fascination Street Studios, in Orebro, Sweden. The recording process was coordinated by Samuel Rebelo and Ricardo Espinha (Fonzie, Miss Lava EP).
The band shot a video for the track “ Black Rainbow ”, with young portuguese revelation Bruno Simőes, that has received international acclaim with short films at various festivals (Festival Sicarm Múrcia, Nueva Imagen, among others).
The final tracklisting is: " Don't Tell A Soul ", " Revolt ", “ Black Rainbow ", " Ain’t Got Time ", " Blues For The Dangerous Miles ", " Shine On ", " The Wait ", " Blind Dog ", " Second Chance ", “ Birth, Copulation And Death ” and " Scorpio ".
Landmine Marathon frontwoman on Revolver Mag
2009-10-20
Grace Perry, vocalist of Phoenix, Arizona's death metal/grind titans, LANDMINE MARATHON, is featured on the cover of the new Revolver Magazine, "Hottest Chicks In Metal" issue. She appears alongside of Halestorm's Lzzy Hale. Grace is also a frequent contributor to Revolver's online blog.
Grace commented, "I am extremely excited and flattered to be on the cover of Revolver. It's such a great opportunity for me to expose Landmine Marathon to a wide range of Metal fans. The whole experience has been a absolute blast, I mean when else am I going to be able to light a microphone on fire!?"
LANDMINE MARATHON just wrapped up their new full length, "Sovereign Descent," at guitarist Ryan Butler's Arcane Digital Recording Studios (Misery Index, Phobia). The album's being mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (Converge, Hatebreed, Dillinger Escape Plan). with art by Dan Seagrave (Entombed, Dismember, Morbid Angel). The album is set for an early 2010 release via Prosthetic Records.
The band, whose sound has been compared to early Earache acts such as Bolt Thrower, Carcass, and Napalm Death, released two full lengths on Level Plane, "Wounded" and "Rusted Eyes Awake," the latter which was reissued this year by Prosthetic Records and several split releases. The band has shared the stage with the likes of Tragedy, Kylesa, Saviours, Book of Black Earth, Coliseum and many more.
Zombie Girl brought up in murder case
2009-10-20
Official statement from Alfa Matrix regarding murdercase of Carly Ryan:
It's with great horror that Zombie Girl and Alfa Matrix learned that the tragic death of 15-year old Carly Ryan, brutally murdered in 2007, has been linked with Zombie Girl's "Blood Brains & Rock 'N' Roll" album in an article in the UK newspaper The Daily Mail which was published on Monday, October 19th 2009.
Both Zombie Girl members Renee Cooper and Sebastian R. Komor were shocked to learn that their band and material has been used in reference to young girls posing in a provocative way on social websites. Renee Cooper: "I am shocked, horrified and saddened that a young girl and a fan of Zombie Girl was murdered. My heart goes out to her family and friends. This is a terrible thing. I am just in shock right now. The music and image that I portray on stage is an act. It is not who I am. This is not what the music is about." Ryan was murdered by a fictitious teenager called Brandon - a father and his son who are now accused of murdering her.
Alfa Matrix and the band want to stress that they do not promote this kind of online behaviour nor does the band or the label promote violence via the music of the Canadian based electro dance act Zombie Girl. The band can in no way be held responsible for other people's actions. Sebastian R. Komor: "I want to send my regards to the family and friends of Carly Ryan. May she be in a place where she found peace. I strongly dislike having my music brought up in something as horrible as murder. And have never promoted violence of any kind, whether to humans or animals. Zombie Girl is fictional and just a fun project dealing with the topics of the living dead and all that. To have my music mentioned in a case like this really bothers me. Music is the only thing in the world still making people happy, get together and dance. Rest in peace Carly Ryan, I'm so sorry someone did this to you."
Alfa Matrix and Zombie Girl wish to express their sincere condolances to the family of Carly Ryan.
Dornenreich announce Austrian dates
2009-10-20
"Again a year approaches its end and with Dornenreich we also approach our last shows of this year. For quite some time these concerts will offer the last opportunity to see our headlining-show. So, we'd love to bid you welcome!"
25.10.2009 AT - Vorchdorf / Kitzmantelfabrik
30.10.2009 AT - Wien / Szene
31.10.2009 AT - Dornbirn / Schlachthaus
(Dornenreich, October 2009)
Destruction honors diseased Evile bassist
2009-10-20
German thrash titans DESTRUCTION will dedicate their set at Damnation Festival in Leeds, UK to EVILE bassist Mike Alexander, who tragically passed away on October 5th, 2009 while on tour in Sweden. The festival will take place at Leeds University Union this Saturday, 24th October. EVILE lead guitarist Ol Drake will make a guest appearance on guitar with DESTRUCTION, to play some of Mike's favourite DESTRUCTION tracks with the band. Ol Drake also recently filled in on guitar for DESTRUCTION at Portugal's Caos Emergente festival.
Ol Drake comments:
"Mike was a huge Destruction fan. It'll be a great way to pay tribute to him by jamming some of his favourite Destruction songs with Schmier, Marc and Mike. Throughout playing with Evile, Mike was always cautiously calm about exciting things. "Mike, we're touring with Megadeth!" - "Oh, cool". "Mike, we're touring with Exodus!" - "Oh, cool". I just knew he jumped around like a child when he got home, but when I called him to say I'm playing a show with Destruction in Portugal he went "OH MY GOD!!!!!!! WHOAAAA, you bastard! Wow!"
"I got to pass on one of Schmier's picks from him to Mike before the last tour and it made his day. Thank you to Destruction for wanting to dedicate their next set to Mike and for letting me jam some songs in his honour."
DESTRUCTION bassist and vocalist Schmier comments:
"Ol Drake became a very close friend to the band since he helped us out after the broken finger affair. When I heard that Mike Alexander died I was speechless and shocked. I had to sit down. The world never was a fair place. This again was a situation that shows how fast everything can be over and out. Mike Alexander was such a positive and funny guy, his band on the way to the top, a fucking shame and a tragedy.
"Evile and Destruction thought it would be a cool thing to dedicate the Destruction gig in Leeds this weekend at the Damnation festival to Mike Alexander. We will jam his fave Destruction tunes with Ol on the second guitar. We are sure Mike would have loved this - a memorable way for us to remember a lost friend! Rock in peace brother!"
DESTRUCTION will play on the Jagermeister stage at 7:30pm this Saturday, 24th October at Damnation festival, Leeds.
Algaion album details revealed
2009-10-19
Reactivated Swedish atmospheric black metallers ALGAION have set Exthros ("enemy" in Greek) as the title of their third album, to be released via Pulverised Records. Exthros was recorded at Helltower Studio by ALGAION live/studio drummer Robert Eng (Corporation 187) and mastered by Simon Söderberg at Mayfire Studio.
Exthros track listing:
01. "Alpha"
02. "That Time Is Nigh"
03. "Theos Tou Aimatos"
04. "We Are The Enemy"
05. "The Last Of Cursed Days"
06. "Nature Our Slave"
07. "Ruach Adversi"
08. "This Is Our Temple"
09. "Sign Of Evil Existence / The Era Of Satan Rising"
10. "House Of War"
11. "Omega"
ALGAION features within its ranks founding vocalist Mĺrten Björkman (Arditi, Octinomos, Abemal etc.), and guitarist Mathias Kamijo (Morifade, Chaos Order, Pain etc.) alongside Eng and additional session members Tobias Leffler (Vergelmer, N.C.O. etc.) and Viktor Klint (Corporation 187, Thornclad) on bass and guitar respectively.
Doro to celebrate 2500th live show
2009-10-15
On March 13, 2010 DORO will celebrate another very special anniversary. She will play her 2.500th live show at this date!
A special show deserves a special location – therefore the Metal Queen will return to her hometown Duesseldorf to rock the Burgwächter Castello, a new concert arena in Duesseldorf.
„This will be my first live show in this venue. It is a wonderful new arena with the best equipment you can get. The best part for the Fans surely is the fact that you can see the stage from all places and that the Fans are very close to the stage.“
All Fans who would like to see the show have to be quick in ordering tickets, because only 2,500 tickets will be sold.
You can order tickets via www.d-ticket.de
Tickets cost between 38 and 42 Euro and doors open at 7 p.m.
Orden Ogan sign with AFM Records
2009-10-15
AFM Records presents a new high-class addition to its roster: ORDEN OGAN. The Melodic/Power/Folk Metal band from Arnsberg, Germany, is one of Europe´s hottest prospects of the last years. ORDEN OGAN have released their first own-pressed CD „Testimonium A.D.“ in 2004, to critical acclaim. Their label debut album „Vale“ then followed in February 2008, with again critics praising the band´s undenieable qualities. Despite all their traditional Metal roots, the band never becomes stereotype, but sounds fresh and up-to-date. Symphonic keyboards melt into grinding guitar riffs, bombastic choirs and orchestral arrangements create an impressive wall of sound.
The new ORDEN OGAN album „Easton Hope“ will be released in early 2010. It will be the band´s first world wide release. In August ORDEN OGAN already uploaded their new video clip „We Are Pirates“, which can we viewed here: www.wearepirates.de . The song was used by Germany´s biggest TV station RTL for several trailers that aired during the station´s Formula 1 broadcast.
More info on the new hopefuls of German Metal can be found here: www.myspace.com/ordenogan
The band comments:
"We always wanted to have a label that really believes in the band and gives 110% for ORDEN OGAN. We're very happy to announce that we signed in with AFM records and are absolutely sure that this is the right decision and the right Partner for ORDEN OGAN.
AFM are one of the leading german metal labels as you can see when you take a look at the roster: Doro, Destruction, UDO and so on...
We're very proud to be part of the family now and are looking forward to our years and releases at AFM. Our new record EASTON HOPE will be released January 2010. Watch out!!!"
Dark Age to release new album
2009-10-15
The new DARK AGE album „Acedia“ will be in stores on November, 13, 2009. The album will be available in standard jewel case version as well as a limited digipak. The Digipak version will include one bonus track in addition to the regular tracklist.
Production was once more carried out by Eike at Eikey Studios and the album’s artwork, that completes the harmonious picture of the album perfectly, is once again made by Niklas Sundin (Cabin Fever Media/Dark Tranquility).
Nostradameus to release new album
2009-10-15
The new NOSTRADAMEUS album „Illusion´s Parade“ will be released on November, 13th, 2009.
With their 5 studio albums, the band acuired a true fan base with their own
kind of Power Metal which contains American as well as European influences.
The album was once again produced by Anders „Theo“ Theander in the famous
Roasting House Studios in Sweden. The result is a fresh mixture of speed,
heavyness and thrilling intensity.
Anima in the studio
2009-10-15
German Deathcore heroes ANIMA are busy in the studio recording the successor to their 2008 debut album The Daily Grind!
“By October 4th we have recorded guitars, drums and bass and so far so good! We are extremely happy about the outcome so far and psyched about what is yet to come! Props to Basti from Slaughter Palace studio who is supporting us 200 %! Next up in the recording studio is our singer Robert laying down the vocal tracks. This should be done by the moment you read this. Stay tuned and check the video blog on our MySpace!”
Expect the new ANIMA album to drop in early 2010!
Baroness performs in Asheville, NC
2009-10-15
To celebrate the release of their latest full-length "Blue Record," Savannah, Georgia's Baroness will be playing a MySpace Music Secret Show in Asheville, NC, on Friday, October 16 for their MySpace friends and fans. The Secret Show featuring Baroness will be powered by Citi Forward and feature special guests Coliseum. Doors for this all-ages event will open at 7 p.m. and entry will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
BaronessSS"Blue Record" announces the re-awakening of Savannah's rock giants Baroness. The follow-up to 2007's "Red Album," "Blue Record" is an instantly-classic album, with all the peaks and valleys, textures, and nuances that timeless records yield over repeated listens. Deep and dark; "Blue Record" overflows with gossamer melodies and striking, earnest riffs that have become the band's signature. "Swollen and Halo", "Jake Leg", "War, Wisdom, and Rhyme", "The Sweetest Curse", are just a few of the tracks that are both instant and unforgettable, making "Blue Record" the most poignant moment in the Baroness canon to date.
MySpace Secret Shows Present Baroness with Coliseum:
Venue: Stella Blue
City: Asheville, NC
Date: Friday, October 16 2009
Time: Doors at 7pm
Free and All Ages
Abigail Williams update
2009-10-15
Candlelight Records today confirms two limited edition versions of ABIGAIL WILLIAMS' popular debut album, In the Shadow of a Thousand Suns. Set for release January 12, the special formats will kick off the band’s first tour of 2010, their fifth in support of the album. The deluxe edition will feature a bonus disc containing five previously unavailable tracks plus the band’s video for the song “Into the Ashes.” Limited to 1000 copies, the vinyl pressing has been a request of fans since the album’s late 2008 release.
Discussing the deluxe edition, vocalist/guitarist Sorceron reveals, “the first song, 'I Am (God)' is a new song that signifies the first collaboration between new keyboard player Alana and myself. 'In Death Comes the Great Silence' reveals a new direction that the band has been working towards over the last year while 'Infernal Divide' is another new song that once again redefines that ABIGAIL WILLIAMS sound. This track was recorded quite raw and has a strong black metal influence. 'Waiting for the Rain' is a somber interlude we have been using a bit during live shows and the last track is the demo version of 'Floods.' I felt it was important to include this track because it captures the vibe of the song better than the album track; perhaps due to the work of original drummer Zack Gibson.”
The video for "Into the Ashes" was filmed under the famed London Bridge in late 2008. Sorceron recalls, “we were in this dungeon-like area that they used to store dead bodies in. We felt right at home, minus the smell, of course." The video debuted on Headbangers Ball in early December and saw several plays on the specialty program. MTV called the James Murphy (Testament, Death) produced Into the Shadow of a Thousand Suns “one of the finest black metal albums of 2008.” Check out the video here:
New release date for upcoming Arsis album
2009-10-14
Virginia's technical melodic death metal masters ARSIS just announced a bonus track, "A Pound Of Flesh (For The Hell Of It)", for their upcoming album "Starve For The Devil" which is scheduled for an early 2010 release.
The actual release of "Starve For The Devil" also got pushed to February 5, 2010 / February 9, 2010 in the US.
Tracklist "Starve For The Devil"
01. Forced to Rock
02. A March For The Sick
03. From Soulless To Shattered (Art In Dying)
04. Beyond Forlorn
05. The Ten Of Swords
06. Closer to Cold
07. Sick Perfection
08. Half Past Corpse O'Clock
09. Escape Artist
10. Sable Rising
Bonus Track
11. A Pound Of Flesh (For The Hell Of It)
Eluveitie studio update
2009-10-14
Swiss pagan horde ELUVEITIE just finished the recordings for the new album which is scheduled for release in spring 2010! The band also revealed the artwork (please find attached) and album title of their third effort: "Everything Remains".
Currently mainman Chrigel Glanzmann attends the mixing sessions with legendary Colin Richardson and Martyn "Ginge" Ford in Wales.
"Somehow it seems almost unreal to me: The recordings for our upcoming album are finished!
Right now I'm in the Welsh Nott-In Pill studios with Colin Richardson (SLIPKNOT, MACHINE HEAD, KREATOR, BEHEMOTH, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE & many more) and Martyn "Ginge" Ford working on the mix of the album. And believe me, the mix will be mind-blowing! Well, what can I say... Colin is just a pure genius!
We can look back at two extremely intense months of working our asses off recording the album. It has been an intense, exhausting, but also satisfying time with all of us giving 150% in. Many things developed very spontaneously and songs became very authentic, pure and genuine.
Speaking of the recording I have to mention the amazing job of Tommy Vetterli for sure, who really worked his balls off for the album! Once again he assured his position among the world's best engineers. That's what Colin Richardson stated about his work: "one of the best drum and guitar trackings I've ever heard"!
Furthermore we can already give you a first glimpse of the artwork, which has again been done by famous artist Travis Smith (www.seempieces.com), who already did the cover fro "Spirit".
And also we'd like to reveal the album title: "Everything Remains"
Lyrically the album consists of diverse stories and narrations from ancient Gallia: Historical occurrences and fates of individuals as well as myths and legends bequeathed throughout the centuries. Yet the lyrics pretty much focus the "human" aspects of those historical happenings and also behold them with some questioning and probably also with a slightly bitter-sweet smile, being well aware of the fact that today we simply cannot tell, how things exactly have been back then.
But enough babbled for now - back to some mixing work!
Cheers from Wales,
Chrigel"
Dimmu Borgir drummer hit Polish charts
2009-10-14
The new album of BLACK RIVER, a rock band consisting of Orion (Behemoth, Vesania), Daray (Dimmu Borgir), Taff (Rootwater), Kay (ex-Neolithic) and Art (Soulburners), entitled “Black’n’roll”, entered polish charts on position #20! The band has just returned from very tour with Behemoth, where they played 10 shows for over 10000 fans.
The follow-up to 2008’s self-titled debut was recorded in Studio Sonus and Studio Gdansk - engineered by Malta (Behemoth). “Black’n’roll” consists of 11 adrenaline-fuelled songs in vein of The Cult, Monster Magnet and Danzig.
1. BARF BAG
2. ISABEL
3. LUCKY in HELL
4. BLACK'N'ROLL
5. BREAKING THE WALL
6. JUMPING QUEENNY FLASH*
7. TOO FAR AWAY
8. LOADED WEAPON
9. MORPHINE
10. LIKE A BITCH
11. YOUNG'N'DRUNK
Evocation guitarists sign endorsements
2009-10-14
As the European Tour with CANNIBAL CORPSE kicked off 2 weeks ago (and is going pretty well), EVOCATION are proud to announce that both guitarists Vesa and Marko of EVOCATION landed an Endorsement deal with the Guitar Amplifier Manufacturer ENGL.
Here´s some statements from the boys:
”I use ENGL because it is a reliable Amplifier with round and warm mids and good sounding treble and crunch. The Savage 120 Amplifier is absolutely perfect for dark and melodic old school Death Metal, like it should be.
Prepare for hell!”
Vesa Kenttäkumpu
”When it comes to Death Metal the way it should be there is only one choice for Me - ENGL! Superb tone, distorsion and probably most important of all - the midrange. It sounds like a 60 ton truckster coming roaring down the highway… Thanx ENGL for bringing Me in to the Family!
See you all on the road!”
Marko Palmén – King of midrange since 1991
Mnemic studio update
2009-10-13
Danish fusion metallers MNEMIC uploaded another entry reporting about the vocal tracking onto their official studio blog www.sonsofthesystem.com.
The band also just revealed some first song titles to be included on the new album: "Orbiting", "Climbing Towards Stars", "Dreamjunkie", "The Erasing", "March Of The Tripods" & "Diesel Uterus".
MNEMICs first album in three years, "Sons Of The System", is scheduled for an early 2010 release.
Bolt Thrower picture disc to be released
2009-10-13
PAINKILLER RECORDS (a sub label of Apollon Entertainment UN Limited) is set to release BOLT THROWER’S “Warmaster” in a picture disc version. Recorded at the Slaughterhouse Studios in the UK, and produced by Colin Richardson, “Warmaster” was first released in 1991 on Earache Records, with the then-line up of Karl Willetts (vocals), Barry Thomson (guitar), Gavin Ward (guitar), Jo Bench (bass) and Andrew Whale (drums).
Formed in 1989, in Coventry, England, BOLT THROWER, are known for the use of battle and fantasy image on the covers of their releases, and Peter Knifton’s original sleeve artwork for “Warmaster”, has been used for the picture disc. Limited to 1,000 copies only, “Warmaster” will be released on the 13th October. Track listing as follows:
Unleashed Upon Mankind
What Dwells Within
The Shreds of Sanity
Profane Creation
Destructive Infinity (*bonus track)
Final Revelation
Cenotaph
Warmaster
Rebirth of Humanity
Afterlife
