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Resurrected - Vocalist And Drummer Leave The Band, Replacements Announced

German death metallers Resurrected have announced the departure of vocalist and founding member Carsten Scholz and drummer Hazim Fouad from the band. The band made the following announcement: "Time to tell some news next to the EP recordings from the RR-headquarter: After his long lasting disease our vocalist Carsten is still not healthy enough to do any live shows in the future so he decided to retreat in order not to constrain the band's live ambitions."

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Resurrected
Posted: 05.03.2012 by Cynic Metalhead | Comments (0)


Protest - Entire Debut Album Streaming Online

The Corruption Code, the debut album from US thrash metallers Protest is currently streaming online entirely at this location and also at their bandcamp page. The album was self-released on January 3rd and features Gus Rios from Malevolent Creation on drum duties.

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Source: metalunderground.com
Band profile: Malevolent Creation
Posted: 05.03.2012 by Cynic Metalhead | Comments (1)


Bolt Thrower - Announce Boltfest Special Guests

British death metallers Bolt Thrower have finally announced the special guests for their 25th anniversary show in April. Also, 200 extra balcony tickets will be made available for the show and can be purchased here starting on March 7th.

The band posted the following message on Boltfest's official website: "We are very chuffed to announce the bands joining us at our Birthday Bash are: Autopsy, Discharge, Benediction & Vallenfyre. Every band on the bill has contributed in one way or another to some great memories over the last 26 years of Bolt Thrower, so it's an absolute pleasure to have them all onboard!"

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Source: boltfest.boltthrower.com
Band profile: Bolt Thrower
Event: Bolt Thrower: Boltfest
Posted: 04.03.2012 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


Fozzy - Working On New Album

US heavy metallers Fozzy are currently working on their new album, which will be the follow-up to 2010's Chasing The Grail, to be released this summer through Century Media Records.

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Source: centurymedia.com
Posted: 04.03.2012 by BloodTears | Comments (4)


Death - Entire Vivus! Live Album Streaming Online

Vivus!, the latest two-CD deluxe live album from US death metal legends Death is now streaming online in its entirety at this location. The live album features two separate Death concerts recorded in 1998. Disc one features the band performing at the Whisky A Go-Go in Los Angeles and disc two is a recording of the band playing at Dynamo Open Air.

Vivus! was released on February 28th in North America and March 2nd in the Benelux/Germany. The album is due out March 5th in the UK and rest of Europe and follows the recent Relapse Records re-issues of Individual Though Patterns, The Sound Of Perseverance and Human.

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Source: metalunderground.com
Band profile: Death
Posted: 04.03.2012 by Cynic Metalhead | Comments (6)


God Forbid - New Song Streaming Online

"Don't Tell Me What To Dream", a new song from US melodic thrash metal/metalcore outfit God Forbid is currently streaming online and you can listen to it below. The song is taken from the band's forthcoming new album titled Equilibrium, which will be released on March 26th through Victory Records.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: God Forbid
Posted: 04.03.2012 by Cynic Metalhead | Comments (4)


Eden's Curse - New Single Available For Free Download, New Video Online

"Time To Breathe", the new video from British heavy metallers/rockers Eden's Curse is now available for streaming below. It was filmed at Sky Park in Glasgow, Scotland, at the end of January with director Simon Jake Gillespie of Music Video Scotland. "Time To Breathe" is a new single which introduces the band's new vocalist, Marco Sandron, to the fold. The single is also available for a free download at this location.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Eden's Curse
Posted: 04.03.2012 by BudDa | Comments (0)


Crystal Viper - New Song Online

"Witch's Mark", a brand new song from Polish heavy metallers Crystal Viper is now available for streaming here. The song is off the band's upcoming album entitled Crimen Excepta, due out on April 27th (Europe) and April 24th (North America) via AFM Records. More details about the album were earlier reported at this location.

The band is currently gearing up for the German Metal Union Festival at the end of the month where they will play some new songs off the upcoming album.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Crystal Viper
Posted: 04.03.2012 by BudDa | Comments (4)


Jeff Loomis - Releases Playthrough Video For New Song

American guitarist Jeff Loomis (ex-Nevermore) has released a new video playing the track "The Ultimatum", which is the first track revealed from his new album Plains Of Oblivion, to be released on April 9th in Europe and one day later in the US via Century Media Records. The song features guest soloist Tony MacAlpine and you can watch the video below. More album details were previously reported here.

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Source: centurymedia.com
Band profile: Jeff Loomis
Posted: 03.03.2012 by Giza | Comments (17)


Suffocation - Drummer Mike Smith Parts Ways With The Band

Drummer Mike Smith has reportedly parted ways with US death metallers Suffocation. He posted the following message on his website: "There are not many things related to the Suffocation brand I can honestly say brings me sadness. Except, the lack of pride that exists within those who have the 'right' to claim the name as their own. This battle has been one that to any focused being, should make obvious sense but has evaded some for 2 decades. Within any foundation the weakest link will always cause all structure to crumble."

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Source: metalinsider.net
Band profile: Suffocation
Posted: 03.03.2012 by Cynic Metalhead | Comments (9)


Ahab - New Album Title Revealed And Video Teaser Online

German funeral doom metallers Ahab have revealed that the band's new album will be entitled The Giant and will be released in May. The band issued the following studio update on their Facebook page: "Here is the first video-teaser from our upcoming album The Giant which will be available in May 2012. Let us know what you think about it and spread the word."

The song featured in the teaser is called "Further South", taken from the new album.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Ahab
Posted: 03.03.2012 by Rog-Mothoth | Comments (33)


Amberian Dawn - New Video Online

Finnish symphonic power metallers Amberian Dawn have posted online a new music video for the song "Cold Kiss". The video was directed by Ville Lipiäinen. The song features Timo Kotipelto and is the first single taken from the band's fourth album Circus Black, which is out today in Europe and will be released on March 6th (Canada) and April 24th (USA) via Spinefarm Records. More album details were previously reported here.

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Source: amberiandawn.com
Band profile: Amberian Dawn
Posted: 03.03.2012 by Cynic Metalhead | Comments (4)


Eldritch - Release New Video

"Deviation", a new video from Italian power/progressive metallers Eldritch is now available online and you can watch it below. The song is off the band's latest album Gaia's Legacy, which was released last year through Scarlet Records. The video was directed by Skrotosound.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Eldritch
Posted: 03.03.2012 by Cynic Metalhead | Comments (0)


7 Horns 7 Eyes - New Song Online

"Divine Amnesty", a brand new song from US progressive metallers 7 Horns 7 Eyes is streaming online at this location. The instrumental version of the song is also streaming here. The song is taken from the band's upcoming debut album titled Throes Of Absolution, which will be released on April 24th in North America via Century Media Records and April 23rd in Europe via Basick Records. It features a guest appearance by guitarist Jeff Loomis and the cover artwork was created by Travis Smith (Opeth, Devin Townsend).

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Source: facebook.com
Posted: 03.03.2012 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Spawn Of Possession - New Song Online

Swedish death metal act Spawn Of Possession is streaming the new song "Servitude of Souls" exclusively on Metal Injection.

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Source: metalunderground.com
Band profile: Spawn Of Possession
Posted: 02.03.2012 by Cynic Metalhead | Comments (4)