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Havok - Entire New Album Streaming Online

Time Is Up, the new upcoming album from US thrashers Havok, is now available for streaming in its entirety, exclusively at MetalSucks.

Time Is Up will be released on March 29th through Candlelight Records.

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Source: metalsucks.net
Band profile: Havok
Posted: 29.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (3)


In Flames - Sign With Century Media Records

Century Media Records is proud to announce the signing of In Flames.

Says Antje Lange from Century Media Records: "We are very happy to make In Flames part of the Century Media Family. The band has a very loyal international fan base and has found a partner with an international set up."

In Flames Anders Fridén commented: "This is number 10... Album number 10! That we even made it this far, that is amazing. Then, to deliver the album of our career that is something else... It's fast, slow, heavy and mellow. It's happy, sad, angry and calm. Sounds of a Playground Fading is everything we ever done on crack (it's a metaphor boys and girls), it's cask strength whisky when it's THAT perfect moment. Use and abuse!

By the way, we are happy to be in bed with Century Media. They know the business, we know the music, a perfect match. What can possibly go wrong... ha, ha, ha!"

In September 2010 In Flames once again entered their own IF Studios together with Roberto Laghi, Daniel Bergstrand and Örjan Örnkloo to start the recording of the new album. The album Sounds Of A Playground Fading will be out on the following dates: on June 15th in Sweden, on June 17th in Germany, on June 20th in the rest Of Europe and on June 21st in North America.

Around the time In Flames will play some of the most important European summer festivals (Sonisphere, Rock Am Ring/Rock Im Park, Hellfest, and more), followed by the Rockstar Mayhem US tour in July and an European tour in Fall/Winter 2011.

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Source: centurymedia.com
Band profile: In Flames
Posted: 28.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (24)


Marduk - To Release New EP In May

Iron Dawn, the new EP from Swedish black metal band Marduk, will be released in late May through Regain Records.

Marduk just finished the recording of three songs for an upcoming EP set to be released on the same day as the bands appearance at the Maryland Deathfest on the 27th of May. So the first chance to get your hands on it will be during that festival and the dates coming up during the 7 Bowls of Wrath Tour. Release for the rest of the world has been set for the 30th of May.

The songs included differ from the concept that is being created for the next full-length album, therfore this EP will be made available as a special treat for all Marduk Legionaries out there.

The Iron Dawn EP will only be available for a certain time period and will be unleashed on digipak version and also on 12" vinyl limited to 500 copies worldwide.

Iron Dawn tracklist:

01. Warschau 2: Headhunter Halfmoon
02. Wacht Am Rhein: Drumbeats Of Death
03. Prochorovka: Blood And Sunflowers

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Source: regainrecords.com
Band profile: Marduk
Posted: 28.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (13)


Wormrot - New Video Online

"Spot A Pathetic", the new video from Singaporean grindcore act Wormrot, can now be watched below.

The clip was shot just weeks ago at The Blvd in Los Angeles, California with director Dave Vorhes (White Wizzard, Bonded By Blood).

"Spot A Pathetic" comes off the band's upcoming new album Dirge, which will be released on May 3rd in North American and on May 23rd through Earache Records. More album details were previously reported over here.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Wormrot
Posted: 28.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (3)


While Heaven Wept - New Song Online

"Destroyer Of Solace", a brand-new track from US epic heavy/doom metal band While Heaven Wept, has been made available for streaming at MySpace.

"Destroyer Of Solace" comes off the band's upcoming new album Fear Of Infinity, which will be released on April 22nd in Europe and May 3rd in North America through Nuclear Blast Records.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: While Heaven Wept
Posted: 28.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (10)


Six Feet Under - Tap Chimaira Bassist For Euro Tour

Six Feet Under have recruited Chimaira guitarist Matt DeVries to play bass on their upcoming European tour.

Six Feet Under's current line-up now includes guitarist Rob Arnold (Chimaira) and drummer Kevin Talley (Dååth, ex-Chimaira, ex-Misery Index), alongside vocalist Chris Barnes and guitarist Steve Swanson.

Original bassist Terry Butler and longtime drummer Greg Gall announced their departures from Six Feet Under in January. Butler has since joined Obituary as a permanent member.

Six Feet Chimaira have scheduled the following European live shows:

April 01 - Bischofswerda, Germany - East Club
April 02 - Glauchau, Germany - Alte Spinnerei
April 03 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
April 04 - Köln, Germany - Werkstatt
April 05 - München, Germany - Backstage
April 06 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Menza Pri Koritu
April 07 - Graz, Austria - Explosiv
April 08 - Aigen, Austria - Kikas
April 09 - Berlin, Germany - K17

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Source: sfu420.com
Band profile: Six Feet Under
Posted: 28.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (3)


Slayer - North American Tour With Rob Zombie, Exodus

Get ready for hell on earth, because for the first time since they tour together on Ozzfest 1999, Rob Zombie and Slayer are teaming up to hit the road, bringing a glorious purgatory to fans in 12 North American cities.

Both Zombie and Slayer will present their full headline sets at every show, and both bands will close shows over the course of the tour. San Francisco's thrash-metal band Exodus has been confirmed to open all shows.

Said Slayer's Kerry King: "We haven't toured with Zombie since Ozzfest 1999, so you can expect no less than 'hell on earth'. Total sonic annihilation and a visual bludgeoning. Bring your own body bag..."

"Total destruction on stage and off is what this combination promises," states Zombie, "Seriously, how much more Hell could you ask for? The answer is none more Hell."

Slayer has been performing its classic 1990 Seasons In the Abyss album in its entirety over the past several months, but will instead draw from its entire 30-year catalogue for this tour's setlist. Never one to play it safe, Zombie will be bringing his legendary stage show out in full force. Audiences can expect an exploding non-stop barrage of sin, sex and Satan guaranteed to rip your face off. This a truerock and roll spectacle at its finest.

Hell On Earth Tour:

Jul. 20 - Sovereign Center, Reading, PA
Jul. 22 - DTE Amphitheatre, Detroit, MI
Jul. 23 - Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA
Jul. 24 - Heavy T.O. at Downsview Park, Toronto, ON - Canada
Jul. 27 - MTS Centre, Winnipeg, MB - Canada
Jul. 29 - Credit Union Centre, Saskatoon, SK - Canada
Jul. 30 - Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB - Canada
Jul. 31 - Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB - Canada
Aug. 02 - Save-On-Foods Memorial Center, Victoria, BC - Canada
Aug. 03 - Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC - Canada
Aug. 05 - Rose Quarter Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR
Aug. 06 - WaMu Theatre, Seattle, WA

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Slayer
Event: Hell On Earth Tour
Posted: 28.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (11)


Shining - An Update From Niklas Kvarforth

Shining founder and frontman Niklas Kvarforth is quitting all other projects in order to concentrate on Shining.

Kvarforth released the following statement: "A lot of things have been happening recently with Shining, and the rapid growth of the band over the last year, and the commitment that Shining now requires of me has meant that it has become impractical for me to continue working as vocalist with other bands.

This includes my work with Bethlehem, who themselves realised that the band could not continue with myself on vocals. Bethlehem is still my all-time favourite band and I wish them all the best for the future. I will also be quitting as front man for Den Saakaldte.

From now on, therefore, I will only be making occasional guest vocal appearances on albums by other bands, and my priority will be Shining. My work with Maniac's band Skitliv will not be affected, however, as the vocals and the bulk of the creative work is in his hands.

As always, myself and the band very much appreciate all the support the fans are giving Shining and their patience in waiting for the release of VII - Född Förlorare, and there will be some very good news regarding this very shortly."

VII - Född Förlorare (trans: Born Loser) will be released later this year through Indie Recordings. More album details were previously reported over here.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Shining
Posted: 28.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (14)


Leaves' Eyes - New Song Online

"Velvet Heart", a brand-new track from German/Norwegian symphonic metal band Leaves' Eyes, has been made available for streaming on Facebook (scroll down to second post).

"Velvet Heart" comes off the band's upcoming new album Meredead, which will be released on April 22nd through Napalm Records. More album details were previously reported over here.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Leaves' Eyes
Posted: 27.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (8)


Agalloch - Entire Live Show Streaming Online

National Public Radio are streaming the soundboard recording of the entire concert of Agalloch performing live at the Le Poisson Rouge in New York City last Tuesday, March 22nd. You can close your eyes and pretend you were there too by clicking here.

Some video footage of "Into the Painted Grey" and "In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion" can also be found over here.

The live set of Worm Ouroboros, the opening act of the evening, can also be streamed in its entirety over at NPR.

Agalloch setlist:

Into the Painted Grey
Falling Snow
The Watcher's Monolith
Of Stone, Wind and Pillor
Limbs
Ghosts of the Midwinter Fires
Our Fortress is Burning... II: Bloodbirds
Dead Winter Days
In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion

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Source: npr.org
Band profile: Agalloch
Event: Agalloch: East Coast Tour
Posted: 26.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (11)


Empyrium - First-Ever Live Show Announced

Recently reactivated German folk doom/neofolk band Empyrium will perform the very first concert in the band's history later this year. Exactly 15 years after the release of their debut album A Wintersunset..., Empyrium will play their first-ever live show at the Wave Gotik Treffen in Leipzig, Germany.

Mainman Schwadorf proudly confirms the performance: "With great excitement and anticipation we hereby confirm that Empyrium will play its first (and maybe last) live show ever on this year's Wave Gotik Treffen. We are very busy preparing the show right now. Expect a very special line-up and a set-list featuring songs from all albums we released and even unreleased material. We hope to see as many of you Empyrium maniacs as possible on this special event to make everybody happy and satisfied! More details will follow."

The festival is set to take place June 10-13th in Leipzig, Germany. An up-to-date festival billing is available over here.

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Source: prophecyproductions.de
Band profile: Empyrium
Event: Wave-Gotik-Treffen
Posted: 26.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (14)


Amon Amarth - Entire New Album Streaming Online

Surtur Rising, the new upcoming album from Swedish melodeath warriors Amon Amarth, is now available for streaming in its entirety, exclusively at BloodyDisgusting (stream ends at 11:59pm EST on March 28th).

Surtur Rising will be released in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on March 25th, in the rest of Europe on March 28th, and in North America on March 29th through Metal Blade Records.

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Source: bloody-disgusting.com
Band profile: Amon Amarth
Posted: 26.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (27)


Cavalera Conspiracy - Entire New Album Streaming Online

Blunt Force Trauma, the new upcoming album from Cavalera Conspiracy, is now available for streaming in its entirety over at RoadrunnerRecords.de and TotalGuitar.

Blunt Force Trauma will be released on March 29th through Roadrunner Records. More album details were previously reported over here.

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Source: roadrunnerrecords.de
Band profile: Cavalera Conspiracy
Posted: 26.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (2)


Steven Wilson - Update On Various Projects

Porcupine Tree mainman Steven Wilson is what they call a busy man. Time for a little update on his current endeavors.

Most important points to remember: the mixing for the forthcoming Opeth album has been completed, and the much-anticipated collaboration project between Wilson and Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt - tentatively dubbed Storm Corrosion - has completed writing material for the debut album.

Here's the full update: "Last year was pretty much a year without any new music from me, I've been working very hard in the studio on various projects. Firstly, we finished mixing the incredible new Opeth album a few days ago, keep an eye on their website for details on that. Mikael and I also took the opportunity while he was here to finish writing our collaboration album - there's still a lot of recording work to do, but this should definitely be out in early 2012. The new Steven Wilson solo record is still on track for September release, and I think the next two King Crimson remixes (Lark's Tongues in Aspic and Starless and Bible Black) will be out around the same time. I'm now working on new stereo and 5.1 mixes of another very famous 70's progressive album for a deluxe reissue this year, can't say more about that just yet. Last but not least, over the last year I worked on and off on a new Bass Communion album called Cenotaph, which is a kind of sequel to Ghosts on Magnetic Tape - news on when this will be released when I have it. I think that's enough for now! Off on tour with Blackfield soon."

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Source: facebook.com
Posted: 26.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (7)


Symphony X - New Album Details

Iconoclast, the new album from US progressive metal band Symphony X, will be released on June 17th in Europe and June 21th in North America through Nuclear Blast Records.

The cover artwork was created by illustrator and film concept artist Warren Flanagan (Watchmen, The Incredible Hulk, 2012). He stated: "The idea was to create imagery that was a little darker in tone to previous Symphony X albums and to represent the overall theme of Iconoclast into the artwork. The whole concept came from Mike Romeo, who had a strong idea of what the cover should represent based off the music. I just ran with it. When the album's title was decided on, I focused the image based on the meaning of it. I also wanted to use the band's signature 'masks' but present them in a way that connected to the new album."

Symphony X founder and lead guitarist Michael Romeo has the following to say about Flanagan's art: "We worked with Warren on the last CD, Paradise Lost, and have a good relationship with him. When I talk to Warren about artwork ideas, a lot of times we end up making comparisons to films and movies. With the new CD, Iconoclast, the music and lyrics have a darker mechanical/technological theme, and I remember us talking about scenes from films like The Matrix and Terminator. From there, we sent him some songtitles and lyrics (songs like "Dehumanized", "Bastards Of The Machine", "Electric Messiah") and just let Warren run with the ball. He has a great imagination and style, and he totally gets what we are trying to convey with the music."

Russell Allen also talks about the new album in this new interview.

Iconoclast tracklist:

01. Iconoclast
02. The End Of Innocence
03. Dehumanized
04. Bastards Of The Machine
05. Heretic
06. Children Of A Faceless God
07. Electric Messiah
08. Prometheus (I Am Alive)
09. When All Is Lost

Iconoclast Special Edition digi-pak cover art] tracklist:

CD1:
01. Iconoclast
02. The End Of Innocence
03. Dehumanized
04. Bastards Of The Machine
05. Heretic
06. Children Of A Faceless God
07. When All Is Lost

CD 2:
01. Electric Messiah
02. Prometheus (I Am Alive)
03. Light Up The Night
04. The Lords Of Chaos
05. Reign In Madness

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Symphony X
Posted: 25.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (21)