TYRANT THRONE - Abominations
[19.03.2007]
Technical death metal act TYRANT THRONE has just released its first EP, entitled "Abominations". Two tracks from the effort are available for streaming through the band's official MySpace page.
"Abominations" track listing:
01. Abominations
02. The Chaos Beast
03. Slaughter for Salvation
04. Excavation to Our Rotten Ancestors
05. One Man Kingdom
06. Staring Through the Eyes of the Dead (CANNIBAL CORPSE cover)
ANOTHER MESSIAH Signs With RESTRAIN RECORDS
[19.03.2007]
Dutch post-doom metal band ANOTHER MESSIAH has inked a three-album deal with Germany's Restrain Records. The group's first CD for the label, "Dark Dreams My Child", will be released in Europe on May 25, 2007. The track listing is as follows:
01. These Lonely Eyes
02. And Now I Will...
03. My God It's Him
04. I Never Noticed
05. Sweet Dreams
06. She Softly Starts To Cry
07. Dead Man Walking
08. Left To Die
09. The Bee Queen
WHITESNAKE - New Studio Album
[18.03.2007]
WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale has issued the following update:
"I am thrilled, erect nipples an' all, with the new songs [for the upcoming WHITESNAKE album, tentatively titled 'Good to be Bad'] and very excited to be presenting them to [the fans] later this year. SPV's [Records] wishlist is for an October release, so we're not having to pressure ourselves with too extreme a deadline. God willing, those days be gone. As far as touring, it appears this will also be late summer, as the ENTIRE WORLD is out there on the road thro' the summer, doing their very best to seduce y'all. My U.S. agent told me that every single amphitheatre in every major city in the States has a 'name' act headlining every night of the week this season... So unless any significant touring opportunity presents itself I think we'll concentrate on making a cracking record that will make us all proud...
"I was talking with Doug [Aldrich, WHITESNAKE guitarist] recently that I was thinking that some of the new [WHITESNAKE] songs could use some of Glenn's [Hughes, Coverdale's ex-DEEP PURPLE bandmate] extraordinary singing, but, just a thought at this time. I haven't discussed anything with him. We shall have to see how that goes, so please don’t be holding me to anything. Glenn and I were in touch recently, with him telling me about his tour in Russia. He tells me there is great interest in a DEEP PURPLE Mk. 3 reunion over there."
NECROPHAGIST - Drummer HANNES To Play Final Show At CALIFORNIA METALFEST
[17.03.2007]
German death metal band NECROPHAGIST has posted the following message on its official web site:
"NECROPHAGIST will headline the second day of the annual California Metalfest, taking place at the Galaxy Concert Theater in Santa Ana, CA on March 31 and April 1. Bay Area legends TESTAMENT will headline the festival's first day. It will also be Hannes Grossmann's very last drumming duty for NECROPHAGIST, who played drums on the band's last album, 'Epitaph', and all tours following the 2004 release. Don't miss this special show!!!"
ARCH ENEMY - 'Black Earth' To Be Reissued
[17.03.2007]
ARCH ENEMY's "Black Earth" album, originally released in 1996 on Wrong Again Records, will be reissued on April 24 via Regain Records. In addition to the original nine songs, the reissue will contain three bonus tracks — "Losing Faith" and the IRON MAIDEN covers "The Ides of March" and "Aces High" — as well as a video for "Bury Me An Angel".
ARCH ENEMY is scheduled to enter the studio this spring to begin recording the follow-up to 2005's "Doomsday Machine", tentatively due before the end of the year.
KORPIKLAANI - Tervaskanto
[16.03.2007]
Finnish folk metallers KORPIKLAANI have posted a new song, "Veriset Äpärät", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's upcoming fourth album, "Tervaskanto", due in May via Napalm Records.
"Tervaskanto" was recorded at Fantom Studios in Tampere, Finland with producer Samu Oittinen. 11 songs were reportedly recorded for the follow-up to "Tales along this Road". The track listing for the effort is as follows:
01. Let's Drink
02. Tervaskanto
03. Viima
04. Veriset Äpärät
05. Running With Wolves
06. Liekkiön Isku
07. Palovana
08. Karhunkaatolaulu
09. Misty Fields
10. Vesilahden Veräjillä
11. Nordic Feast
DESPISED ICON - New Album Title Announced
[16.03.2007]
The Montreal-based deathcore six-piece DESPISED ICON has set "The Ills of Modern Man" as the title of its highly anticipated sophomore album, due in Europe on May 21 via Century Media Records (one day later in North America). A brand new song off the upcoming CD, "In the Arms of Perdition", is available for streaming at the band's MySpace page. The group recently shot a video for the track with director Jean-Philippe Bernier. This clip is said to be "a stunning performance-based offering that puts emphasis on the band's frantic live intensity." Look for it to make its debut this spring.
URIAH HEEP Announces New Drummer
[16.03.2007]
U.K. hard rock legends URIAH HEEP have announced the addition of drummer Russell Gilbrook to the group's ranks. He replaces Lee Kerslake, who left the band in January due to health reasons.
Russell is regarded as one of the U.K.'s finest drummers and clinicians and has demonstrated specialist drum clinics all over Europe. He has worked with such diverse artists as Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH), Van Morrison, John Farnham, Alan Price, Chris Barber and Lonnie Donnigan.
Gilbrook comments: "I am really excited to be joining a band with such a fantastic history and quality of musicianship and musicality. I am just as excited to be a part of the band's progress into the future, and I cannot wait to get in the recording studio because the songs we have already worked on are fantastic. This will hopefully take the band to a new level. I hope the fans will enjoy my playing and singing as much as the band and welcome me as a member of URIAH HEEP."
Comments URIAH HEEP founding member Mick Box: "Russell came to the auditon and blew us all away. He is one of the heaviest drummers I have ever heard. We spent two days auditoning a shortlist of twelve drummers from 120 applicants and once Russell started playing we just knew he was the man for the job. There were smiles all around and he made the drum stool his.
"We were never looking for a clone of Lee Kerslake as that would have been an impossible task as there is only one Lee. Had we taken that stance we would have in effect stood still. We were looking for someone who can come into the band and energize it and have a wealth of ideas, especially for the new songs and give us a new lease of life. Russell did just that and his appointment comes at the start of an exciting new phase in the band's career. We hope the fans will feel the same way once they have heard him play and sing."
BEHEMOTH - Begins Mixing 'The Apostasy'
[16.03.2007]
Polish extreme metal titans BEHEMOTH have started mixing their new album, "The Apostasy", at Dug-Out studios in Uppsala, Sweden with Daniel Bergstrand (MESHUGGAH, IN FLAMES, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD).
Commented mainman Nergal: "Finally I made it to Sweden. I know, we owe you the new video report and some news but lately things were just insane here and physically I wasn't able to deal with anything but recordings. Last few weeks I spent in the studio in Poland were nothing but constant struggle. Tracking down the record for three months straight (!!!) led us to the point where we no longer were able to judge the results objectively. Needless to say, it was me who fanatically tried to complete the recordings with the best possible result. It took me some time to realize that I could go on like this…forever. I'm happy I finally said STOP so we could move on. I still lack objectivism and all I have now is pure faith that THIS is so far the most completed record we've ever committed as a band. The performance on 'The Apostasy' is simply awesome and I have to say that we really outdone ourselves this time.
"Anyway, I'm here in up in the north of this beautiful country, in a little town Uppsala. Daniel is currently putting the final touches to drums. Earlier today we compared this to our last record 'Demigod'. And let me tell you something…we REALLY beat that record! Drums sound sooo tight and intense that's almost impossible to keep up tempo, ha ha. I already see these comments saying that's humanly impossible to play THAT fast and technical, ha ha. We are starting with guitars and bass tomorrow. Also today I managed to download guest vocals to the song called 'Inner Sanctum' but I'm not gonna reveal any names, yet. Sit tight and be surprised. Cross fingers my friends! I'll be back shortly with a longer update and hopefully some video footage from the studio!"
After mixing the record, BEHEMOTH will join the No Mercy bill in Europe for two weeks. In April, Nergal & Co. will visit Israel for one exclusive show and shortly after will fly out to U.S. for a mini tour. An extensive Russian tour is planned for May this year as well as the band's first visit to the Balkans.
METALLICA - Begins Recording New Album
[15.03.2007]
The following message has been posted on METALLICA's official web site:
"METALLICA left the comfort of HQ this week to descend upon the greater Los Angeles area to begin recording their ninth original album. This is the first time they've recorded outside of the Bay Area since they spent an eternity at One On One Studios recording the 'Black' album in '90 and '91. The last couple days have been devoted to each band member working out the right sounds, including Lars [Ulrich, drums] who remembered to turn on the snare and Kirk [Hammett, guitar] who played a solo! The big, shiny red button was finally pushed today — and the wait begins.'
DISAVOWED - Live Clips From CANNIBAL CORPSE Tour
[14.03.2007]
Dutch death metallers DISAVOWED are in the middle of their European tour as the support act for CANNIBAL CORPSE. A number of live clips have been posted online at YouTube.
MARDUK - Video Shoot
[14.03.2007]
Swedish black metallers MARDUK will film a video for one of their new songs next month — most likely for the "hymn" "Cold Mouth Prayer", according to a posting on the band's web site.
MARDUK's new album, "Rom 5:12" will be released in North America on May 22 via Regain/Koch (April 24 in Europe). The CD was recorded at Endarker studio and features guest appearances by ARDITI (the project formed by H. Moller from PUISSANCE and M. Bjorkman), Joakim Göthberg (who played drums on the first two MARDUK albums and sang on the group's second and the third LPs) on "Cold Mouth Prayer", and Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill from Irish band PRIMORDIAL on the song "Accuser/Opposer". A total of 14 songs were recorded for the effort, of which the following ten will appear on the CD:
01. The Levelling Dust
02. Cold Mouth Prayer
03. Imago Mortis
04. Through The Belly Of Damnation
05. 1651
06. Limbs Of Worship
07. Accuser/Opposer
08. Vanity Of Vanities
09. Womb Of Perishableness
10. Voices From Avignon
DEEDS OF FLESH - Parts Ways With Bassist/Vocalist; Replacement Announced
[14.03.2007]
Southern California death metallers DEEDS OF FLESH have parted ways with founding member Jacoby Kingston (bass, vocals). Taking his place in the group will be Erlend Caspersen from Norway.
Jacoby has issued the following statement on the matter:
"To begin, I want to express my gratitude to all of the DEEDS OF FLESH fans and friends out there who have supported me throughout my 14-year tenure as bassist/vocalist for the band. It makes me sad to know that I won't see a lot of you whom I have come to know so well. As for myself, I can no longer live the life of a traveling musician; therefore, I am giving up my position in the band to someone who can put 100% into it and keep the music going strong. I will continue to support the band and help out in any way I can. I still love death metal and all things dark and that will not change. This was a hard decision, but it is for the betterment of DEEDS. It would not be fair to my band mates to not put full effort into the music.
"Erland will do a kick-ass job in my place. Many of you have seen him play with VILE on the European and U.S. tours in 2006. The guy is a freakin' machine. He will play on the new album and will tour with the band. He is a great guy and I am glad someone like him will replace me."
SATYRICON - New Blood Wanted
[13.03.2007]
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have issued the following update:
"We are looking to recruit a rhythm guitar player and a bass player for our live band, with immediate effect.
"You are a skilled musician with some touring experience. Your age is of no big concern, if you are good enough, you are good enough. However, you need to be relentlessly hungry and ambitious in your work with SATYRICON. SATYRICON is during touring cycles, a very time consuming effort and SATYRICON would be your number one musical priority. If you do not wish to re-locate to Oslo our nearby, you will have to travel and be available for rehearsal in Oslo whenever called upon. We will consider candidates from anywhere in the world. If you think you have what it takes, you will be invited to come jam with SATYRICON in Oslo as soon as possible. When e-mailing us, take your time to tell us a little bit about your musical background as a player and as a fan. Also include some information about your age, where you live, what you do etc. This is your chance — take it! E-mail us at musician@satyricon.no."
ALTARIA - Divine Invitation
[13.03.2007]
Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA will release a compilation album, entitled "Divine Invitation", on May 25. "The compilation is a mid-price release made for fans!" the band writes on its web site. "Due to the high demand and ongoing requests for the songs of the completely sold out first two albums of the band, 'Invitation' (2003) and 'Divinity' (2004), the idea came up to make the best five songs each available again, to introduce new singer Marco Luponero with two brand new songs and add another seven (!) bonus tracks which originally appeared on the band's sought-after demos 'Sleeping Visions' (2001) and 'Feed The Fire' (2002)."
"Divine Invitation" track listing:
01. Fire & Ice
02. Unchain The Rain
03. Darkened Highlight
04. History Of Times To Come
05. Try To Remember
06. Unicorn
07. Prophet Of Pestilence
08. Ravenwing
09. Innocent
10. Final Warning
11. Keeper Of Mystique *
12. Ball & Chain *
13. Fire & Ice (Demo 2001)
14. Innocent (Demo 2001)
15. Kingdom Of The Night (Demo 2001)
16. Unicorn (Demo 2002)
17. History Of Times To Come (Demo 2002)
18. Immortal Disorder (Demo 2002)
19. Emerald Eye (Demo 2002)
* new songs
ALTARIA parted ways with vocalist Taage in early December. Drummer Tony Smedjebacka stated at the time that it became "clear during this year that Taage and the other members of ALTARIA had different priorities. When we wanted Taage to invest more time for ALTARIA, he decided to quit. The band and Taage had different perspective on few other things, too, which might have been part of the reason he decided to leave the band."
IMPERIA - New Song Posted Online
[13.03.2007]
Dutch/Norwegian goth metal band IMPERIA has posted its new song "Raped by the Devil" to the group's MySpace page. The track comes off the band's sophomore album, "Queen of Light", due on March 23 via Massacre Records. The follow-up to 2004's "The Ancient Dance of Qetesh" contains 13 tracks and is "heavier and more varied" than its predecessor, according to a press release. "There are fast and powerful metal songs, slow ballads, heavy songs as well as a lot of serious guitar leads and oriental keyboards. It is a diverse album with crystal clear sound!" The album will be released in two versions: as a regular CD in a jewel-case and as a limited-edition digipak. The digipak version will feature a "making of 'Queen of Light'" video documentary as a bonus.
CYNIC - Secures New Touring Guitarist
[13.03.2007]
The reunited CYNIC, whose 1993 album "Focus" is regarded as a landmark release in the field of technical/progressive metal, has abandoned plans to utilize the services of AGHORA's Santiago Dobles for its upcoming tour. According to the band, "due to the commitment required for the reunion, it was mutually agreed that another guitar player would be better suited." A new guitarist has already been found and will be announced in the next couple of weeks. The rest of the group's lineup will consist of Paul Masvidal (vocals, guitar), Sean Reinert (drums, keys), Tony Teegarden (vocals, keyboards) and Chris Kringel (bass).
Kringel, who replaces Sean Malone (who can't participate in the reunion because of teaching and work commitments) in CYNIC's reunion lineup, has been involved with the band since the pre-"Focus" days and toured with the band in Europe in support of the CD. He also played bass on the classic and much-sought-after PORTAL demos and toured the U.K. with Paul and Sean's AEON SPOKE project. Teegarden also previously toured with CYNIC in support of "Focus".
According to Masvidal, guitarist Jason Gobel was approached about participating in the reunion, but was forced to turn it down due to family and work commitments. However, he gave the rest of the group his blessings to proceed.
CYNIC will embark on a three-week European tour beginning mid-June, which will include dates in U.K., Iceland, Holland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Austria and Switzerland. So far the band has been confirmed for the Hellfest and Fury Fest in France, Hovefestivalen in Norway and Evolution Festival in Italy. More dates will be announced soon.
ABIGOR - Fractal Possesion
[13.03.2007]
Reunited Austrian black metallers ABIGOR have announced the following release dates for their new album, "Fractal Possesion":
Europe: May 2, 2007
USA: June 5, 2007
"Fractal Possession" track listing:
01. Warning
02. Project: Shadow
03. Cold Void Choir
04. Lairf Of Infinite Deparation
05. 3D Blasphemy
06. The Fire Syndrom
07. Injection Satan
08. Libery Rises A Diagonal Flame
09. Vapourzied Tears
10. Heaven Unveiled
Check out a few audio samples at the band's MySpace page.
METAL BLADE RECORDS - 25th Anniversary Celebration
[13.03.2007]
In 1982, Metal Blade Records began operating in a young Heavy Metal fan's mom's garage in suburban Los Angeles.
The result of that metal fan's enthusiasm was the first Metal Blade Records release, "Metal Massacre", a local band compilation that included METALLICA's first recorded release, BLACK N BLUE, MALICE, CIRITH UNGOL, DEMON FLIGHT, BITCH, AVATAR, and PANDEMONIUM.
Twenty-fve years later, in 2007, Metal Blade Records has grown into an international brand – occupying offices in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Canada and Japan — all the while maintaining its independent label identity and the original vision of founder and CEO Brian Slagel.
It was Slagel's enthusiasm for heavy metal as a fan that encouraged its humble beginnings and it is with that very same passion that Slagel has lead Metal Blade Records to the forefront of the genre.
Over the last five years, Metal Blade Records' strength in mining and developing new talent, lead to adding, at the time, stellar newcomers UNEARTH, AS I LAY DYING, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and THE RED CHORD to the roster. As the young guns that would help propel Metal Blade Records forward, the bands combined to sell a staggering 1.5 million units in the U.S.
The labels' recent successes do not tell the whole story however. Metal Blade Records boasts one of the most comprehensive heavy metal catalogs in the world, including seminal releases by SLAYER, CANNIBAL CORPSE, GWAR, KING DIAMOND, SIX FEET UNDER, FATES WARNING, ARMORED SAINT, MERCYFUL FATE and many more.
With a current roster that includes, in addition to the artists mentioned above, AMON AMARTH, HATE ETERNAL, GOATWHORE, 3, EVERGREEN TERRACE, CATTLE DECAPITATION, SHAI HULUD and probably the most anticipated debut release from a metal band in years, JOB FOR A COWBOY, Metal Blade Records, at twenty five years old, is reaching its prime.
2007 will not only celebrate the 25 years of Metal Blade, it will also be the year that showcases new releases by artists that represent Metal Blade's future — the third, and highly anticipated album by AS I LAY DYING, the sophomore release by THE RED CHORD, and a debut album for JOB FOR A COWBOY. In addition 2007 will also see new releases KING DIAMOND, SIX FEET UNDER and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER.
Throughout the years, Brian Slagel has become a prominent figure in the metal community, and continues to run Metal Blade Records independently without being an imprint of any major label.
Says Slagel: "I am really proud that Metal Blade has reached our 25th anniversary. It has been a great ride and we have worked with so many amazing people over the years. I have to thank all of our staff, artists, fans, writers, retail, radio, managers, agents and everyone else who helped us achieved this landmark. I look forward to the future as heavy metal and Metal Blade remain strong.”
To celebrate the significant milestone in Metal Blade's 25th year, there will be a Metal Blade Records 25th anniversary show at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival on Saturday, April 28 at The Palladium in Worcester, PA. As a title sponsor of this event, Metal Blade Records artists will solely command both stages. The show will be filmed and recorded for a forthcoming release. MTV's "Headbanger's Ball" will also be on hand to film and interview artists and staffers for a special Metal Blade Records episode which will air on May 12.
Artists scheduled to perform:
Main Stage:
THE ARCHITECT
BEYOND THE EMBRACE
HALLOWS EVE
DEMIRICOUS
SINCE THE FLOOD
SHAI HALUD
3
I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN
GOATWHORE
IMPIOUS
GOD DETHRONED
LIZZY BORDEN
JOB FOR A COWBOY
THE RED CHORD
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER
CANNIBAL CORPSE
UNEARTH
One-Time Special Guest Jam
Side Stage:
EPICUREAN
THE NETWORK
THE DESTRO
SONS OF AZREAL
APIARY
FOREVER IN TERROR
THE ABSENCE
GAZA
IF HOPE DIES
PSYOPUS
ANIMOSITY
DEADLOCK - 'Code Of Honor' Video Posted Online
[12.03.2007]
German metalcore act DEADLOCK has posted its video for the track "Code of Honor" at YouTube.com. The song comes off the group's third album, "Wolves", due on April 16 in Europe and May 29 in the U.S. via Lifeforce Records. The CD was recorded during September-November by band's mastermind Sebastian Reichl. It was mixed by Jacob Hansen (MERCENARY, NIGHTRAGE, RAUNCHY) and Peter "Ziggy" Siegfredsen (MERCENARY, ILLDISPOSED, HATESPHERE).
"Wolves" track listing:
01. World Domination
02. We Shall All Bleed
03. Code of Honor
04. Losers' Ballet
05. Dark Cell
06. Crown of Creation
07. End Begins
08. As Words to Bullets
09. Praeludium II
10. Bloodpact
11. To Where the Skies are Blue
CANNIBAL CORPSE - Bassist Checks In From Europe
[12.03.2007]
CANNIBAL CORPSE bassist Alex Webster has issued the following update:
"I just wanted to let you all know how our European tour is going so far. Today [March 8] we're playing in Slovenia, which will be the 14th show of the tour, so this show marks the halfway point. So far all of the shows have gone really well, the audiences have been excellent night after night. We also were very happy to finally play in Romania and Bulgaria. It was our first time playing in either of those countries, but it certainly won't be the last. Both countries have great death metal scenes, and we hope to return there when we tour for our next album. The other countries we've been through so far have been: France, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Serbia, which was last night. We've met a ton of cool people at every show, so I'd like to say hello and thanks to any of you who might be reading this.
"OK, sound check is going to start in a few minutes, so I'd better get going. Thanks again to all the fans who have come to the shows so far; see the rest of you soon!"
AJDATH - Release New Mini-CD
[12.03.2007]
Jordanian death metallers AJDATH have just released a new six-song EP, entitled "Triangle of Death", via Xtreem Music. The CD features artwork by the Jordanian artist Amer Kokh, the mastermind behind Jahannam.org.
According to a press release, AJDATH was formed in 1995 with the intention of creating "unique brutal death metal tunes" accompanied by an "Arabian spirit." AJDATH mainman Omar Al Kilani relocated to Poland and reactivated the band with a new Polish lineup. The group's second demo, "They Will Burn", was released in 1999, and managed to establish AJDATH as one of the most brutal Arabian metal bands.
"Triangle of Death" track listing:
01. Triangle of Death
02. Wrath of Babel
03. Intifada
04. No War No Piece
05. Before the War
06. The Perfect Race
Deeds Of Flesh - To Enter Studio In April
[11.03.2007]
Southern California death metallers DEEDS OF FLESH have issued the following update:
"We are currently working on the new CD and that it will be over-the-top technical and will include a re-recorded version of 'Infecting Them With Falsehood' from 'Inbreeding the Anthropophagi'. We will start recording in April for a summer release. Tour plans are in the works for summer/fall."
World Under Blood - Another Song Posted Online
[11.03.2007]
WORLD UNDER BLOOD, the melodic death metal side project of CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller, has uploaded its second completed track, "A God among the Waste", to its MySpace page.
WORLD UNDER BLOOD — which features Deron alongside drummer Tim Yeung (VITAL REMAINS, HATE ETERNAL) — recorded a total of three tracks during its recent sessions with engineer Logan Mader (MACHINE HEAD, SOULFLY): "Under the Autumn Low", "God Among the Waste", and "Dead and Still in Pain". Mixing duties are being handled by James Murphy (TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY).
Commented Miller: "James Murphy did an excellent job mixing this song, and I couldnt ask for it to be any better. This song truly exemplifies the unique dynamics of the band."
James Murphy stated: "WORLD UNDER BLOOD bridge a gap between genres that has never been bridged.... a few have tried with mixed results, but this is the first real resounding success of fusing brutal, blasting death metal with a melodic American rock vibe and it opens a door that will turn into a floodgate... I'm very happy to have been picked by Deron to mix this project ... he really pulls it together on this one musically and Tim's performance is stellar as well. Check it out!"
Deron Miller is widely credited for conceiving the long-awaited DEATH tribute project, "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner", as a means to help James Murphy raise money for his medical bills (Murphy is currently receiving treatment for a massive brain tumor with which he was diagnosed in August 2001).
The project, which has the blessing of the family of late DEATH mastermind Chuck Schuldiner (who passed away in December 2001 after a battle with pontine glioma, a rare type of brain tumor), has been in the works for the last couple of years and is expected to feature a number of special guest appearances, including those by members of SLIPKNOT, NEVERMORE, FEAR FACTORY, STATIC-X, and MALEVOLENT CREATION.
Ansur - In Writing Mode
[11.03.2007]
Norwegian progressive extreme metallers ANSUR are working on the material for their sophomore album, tentatively due later in the year via Nocturnal Art Productions/Candlelight Records. "Five of the new songs are being arranged and pre-produced!" the band writes on its web site. "We've been gathering material since [the debut album] 'Axiom' was finished (over a year ago), but the arrangements are taking up most of our time."
Chthonian - 'Thirteen' Video Posted Online
[10.03.2007]
CHTHONIAN, the Finnish black metal band featuring FINNTROLL frontman Vreth (real name: Mathias Lillmåns), has uploaded the video for the song "Thirteen" at this location. The track comes off the group's upcoming debut album, "Of Beatings and the Silence In Between", due in Scandinavia through Finnish label Woodcut Records on March 28.
"Of Beatings and the Silence In Between" track listing:
01. Ill
02. Thirteen
03. Sanguine Sadism
04. Larvae, Nymph, Decay
05. Weep Human, Weep
06. That'll Teach You
07. Syringes And Chemicals
08. Of Beatings And The Silence In Between
CHTHONIAN is:
M. Lillmåns - Vocals/Bass
M. Rosenberg - Drums
J. Frilund - Guitar
Gorefest Begins Recording New Album
[10.03.2007]
Dutch metallers GOREFEST have posted the following message on their official web site:
"We're well into our first week of recording the follow-up to 'La Muerte'. In this week all drum tracks have been recorded. Our drummer Ed [Warby] was on a roll and laid down all those brutal and demanding parts with breath taking ease. We shot some handy cam footage of the drum takes which you can find in the media section of this site. Ed like a fish in the water behind his new Sonor kit, bashing away on those beautiful Amedia cymbals."
"Monday Tue Madsen was over to make drum sounds and on Tuesday we made guitar and bass sound. Next Monday we will start with recording the rhythm guitars and bass guitar. If all goes well, this will take about a week and a half. After that it’s time for extra bits and pieces and the solos. In April JC will go over to the Antfarm studio in Denmark, where the mixing will take place, to record vocals."
Razorback - 'Deadringer' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
[10.03.2007]
RAZORBACK, the band consisting of Rolf Munkes (guitar, MAJESTY, ex-VANIZE), Stefan Berggren (vocals, ex-COMPANY OF SNAKES), Marcus Bielenberg (bass, ex-VANIZE), Chris Heun (guitar, ex-SHYLOCK) and Andre Hilgers (drums, ex-AXXIS, SILENT FORCE), has set "Deadringer" as the title of its third album, due on April 20 via the Munich, Germany-based label Metal Heaven. The track listing is as follows:
01. The Faint Distant Bell Ring (Intro)
02. Deadringer
03. The Last Man Standing
04. Take Me To The Other Side
05. Hero
06. Line Of Fire
07. Burden
08. Miracle Baby
09. Rock and Roll Life In Hellsink
10. Let Me Give My Lovin
11. Razor Blues
Check out the cover artwork at StayMetal.net.
"Deadringer" features the drumming of Mike Terrana (MASTERPLAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, AXEL RUDI PELL, METALIUM, RAGE).
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