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Vomitory - New Album Artwork, Tracklist Revealed

Swedish death metallers Vomitory have completed work on their seventh album, entilted "Carnage Euphoria", for a May 11 European release via Metal Blade Records (May 8 in Germany). The artwork of the album can be viewed here.

Commented drummer Tobias Gustafsson: "Carnage Euphoria" was a bit harder album to record than our predecessor, but damn, it was worth it! We are ridiculously happy with how the album turned out in the end! Engineer/producer Rikard Löfgren of Leon Music Studios did once again a killer job to get what we wanted for this album, and then some. Compared to our previous albums, "Carnage Euphoria" is a lot wider, warmer and more natural sounding-wise. But still, "Carnage Euphoria" runs you over like a steamroller, just as expected. The true Vomitoryelements are all in there, but there are also some more mid-paced groovy stuff that adds diversity to this album like never before. Even some ore melodic hooks that won't go unnoticed. Songs like "The Ravenous Dead" and "Great Deceiver" add fresh slices of flesh to the Vomitory slab, while "Rage Of Honour" and "Possessed" are rotting chunks of the relentless death metal Vomitory is known for."

To celebrate Vomitory's 20th anniversary, a limited first edition of "Carnage Euphoria" will be available with a 90-minute bonus DVD. Titled "Dead & Drunk For 20 Years", the disc will contain footage spanning the band's entire career - from the very first Vomitory show in 1990 to shows in 2008. Also featured will be one previously unreleased song, "Putrefaction", performed live in 1990, live clips from different shows during the '90s with different lineups and drunk moments on the road and in the studio. "It's all material from our own private archives, so this exclusive DVD has a certain "Cliff 'Em All" vibe to it - for good and for bad," says Tobias. "I hope you will enjoy it. We certainly do!"

"Carnage Euphoria" tracklisting:

01. The Carnage Rages On
02. Serpents
03. A Lesson In Virulence
04. Ripe Cadavers
05. Rage Of Honour
06. The Ravenous Dead
07. Deadlock
08. Rebirth Of The Grotesque
09. Possessed
10. Great Deceiver

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Source: stormbringer.at
Band profile: Vomitory
Posted: 27.03.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (7)


Ahab - New Album Tracklist Revealed

Ahab have revealed the song titles of their upcoming as-yet-untitled record. The album will contain seven songs and will be based on the wreckage of the Essex. The band is currently mixing its sophomore album at Klangschmiede Studio E for a late spring/early summer release via Napalm Records.

The final tracklist:

01. Yet Another Raft of The Medusa (Pollard's Weakness)
02. The Divinity Of Oceans
03. O Father Sea
04. Redemption Lost
05. Tombstone Carousal
06. Gnawing Bones (Coffin's Lot)
07. Nickerson's Theme

Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Ahab
Posted: 25.03.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (10)


Gloria Morti - Drummer Leaves The Band

Gloria Morti have issued the following update:

"After 10 years as the band's drummer, Jarmo Juurikka has decided to leave the group due to personal reasons. There is no grudge between him and the other members. Glora Morti is now in progress of finding a new drummer.

There has been very few updates conserning the upcoming album and we apologize for this. Things may look quiet but even as we speak, Räihä's kettles are boiling with some really nasty shit, and unnerving shrieks and wails are carrying out of his guitarcabinet. Expect the very worst humanity has to offer."

In February, bassist Aki Salonen (Neverend) joined the band as a full-time member. A comment from the band read as follows: "He has been working as a session bass player at our shows for few years now, and we felt that the time was ripe to ask him join us. During these years, Aki has proved himself to be a skilled and dedicated musician."

Source: gloriamorti.com
Band profile: Gloria Morti
Posted: 24.03.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Delain - Entire New Album Streaming

The new upcoming Delain album "April Rain", is now available for streaming in its entirety at this location.

The album will hit the stores March 30th, and in Australia and Japan in early April via Roadrunner Records.

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Source: roadrunnerrecords.de
Band profile: Delain
Posted: 23.03.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (15)


Morifade - New Album Title Announced

The new Morifade album is entitled "Empire Of Souls" and will be a 10 track album. The band adds: "The album is now complete with cover and layout and will be presented to various labels, our hope is that the album will be released during 2009. We'll be back with cover design and also some audio clips from the album!"

The album was recorded at White Light Studio in Linköping, Sweden.

Source: morifade.com
Band profile: Morifade
Posted: 22.03.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Delain - New Video Available Online

Dutch metallers Delain have posted their brand new video for the song "April Rain", online. The song is the title track off the band's new album, scheduled to be released in the BeNeLux on March 20.

The band comments, "We recorded the video in Serbia and used a green screen. It turned out to be a pretty awesome video and we hope you like it."

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Source: site.delain.nl
Band profile: Delain
Posted: 17.03.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (5)


Paradise Lost - New Drummer Announced

Paradise Lost have confirmed that Adrian Erlandsson (Cradle Of Filth, The Haunted, At The Gates, Nifelheim, Code) will be their new full-time drummer.

Guitarist Greg Mackintosh comments: "Adrian has been a friend and acquaintance for some time. After calling me to see if the drumming position was still vacant, we quickly arranged for an audition right before entering the studio to record our new album. We knew immediately that he was the man for the job. Playing the songs with him felt very natural. He is the same age as us and from a similar musical background. Unfortunately it was too short notice to play on the new album but everything we do from now on will have Adrian involved. We look forward to rehearsing with him when we leave the studio and to doing our first show with him in Norway on April 10th (Inferno Festival)."

Adrian Erlandsson adds: "Paradise Lost has been one of my favourite bands since I first heard them in 1990. When my fellow Brujeria member Jeff Walker told me that PL were looking for a drummer I got in contact with Greg straight away. After a few chats and emails I was on my way to the audition. I had learnt 10 songs out of their last setlist, but after playing only 4 songs vocalist Nick Holmes said "The job is yours if you want it". Great success!! I look forward to growing even older with the lads and rocking hard with them live!"

Paradise Lost are currently recording the highly anticipated follow-up to 2007's "In Requiem" in Örebro, Sweden with producer Jens Bogren (Katatonia, Amon Amarth).

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Source: paradiselost.co.uk
Band profile: Paradise Lost
Posted: 16.03.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (12)


Testament - US Headlining Tour Dates

Bay Area thrash legends Testament are taking the stage once again for their first US headlining tour in support of the award-winning "The Formation of Damnation". The band's first new studio album in nine years won "Album of the Year" at the 2008 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards (and "The best Thrash Metal album of 2008" at the Metal Storm Awards).

The tour will feature the classic lineup of vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick, bassist Greg Christian, and drummer Paul Bostaph. Testament will be bringing along metalcore "heroes" Unearth and neo-thrashers Lazarus A.D.

Singer Chuck Billy commented on the upcoming US headlining tour: "It was really exciting last summer touring with Judas Priest, Heaven And Hell, and Motörhead, playing in front of all the old-school as well as new-school metalheads. Now we look forward to CRUSHING on our first headline tour on the Damnation Vacation US run. Heavy metal forever!"

The dates are as follows:

May 02 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
May 03 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory
May 04 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore
May 06 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Ballroom
May 07 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events Centre
May 09 - Winnipeg, MB - The Garrick Centre
May 10 - Maplewood, MN - The Rock
May 12 - Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Theater
May 13 - Sauget, IL - Pop's
May 15 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
May 16 - Detroit, MI - Harpos
May 17 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
May 18 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
May 20 - Toronto, ON - Sound Academy
May 21 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis
May 22 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
May 23 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theater
May 24 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
May 26 - Baltimore, MD - Ram's Head Live
May 27 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
May 28 - Norfolk, VA - Norva
May 29 - Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theater
May 30 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
May 31 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
Jun. 02 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
Jun. 03 - San Antonio - Scout Bar
Jun. 04 - Ft. Worth, TX - Ridglea Theater
Jun. 06 - Kansas City, MO - The Beaumont
Jun. 07 - Denver, CO - Cervantes
Jun. 09 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
Jun. 10 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
Jun. 11 - Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues
Jun. 12 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore

All info about the tour at this location.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Testament
Event: Testament
Posted: 16.03.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (13)


Slipknot - More N. American Tour Dates

Slipknot are lining up for the the following N. American dates:

April 28 - Pavillion de La Jeunesse, Quebec City (Canada) (with Trivium, 3 Inches Of Blood)
April 29 - Bell Centre, Montreal (Canada) (with Trivium, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 01 - Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto (Canada) (with Trivium, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 02 - John Labatt Centre, London (Canada) (with Trivium, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 03 - Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI (with Devildriver, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 05 - Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield, IL (with Devildriver, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 06 - Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO (with Devildriver, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 08 - Zoo Amphitheatre, Oklahoma City, OK (with Korn, The Used, All That Remains, Dirtfeed)
May 09 - North Shore River Walk Park East, North Little Rock, AR (with Stained, Chevelle, Drowning Pool, All That Remains, Dirtfeed)
May 10 - Hartman Arena, Park City, KS
May 12 - Canaries Stadium, Sioux Falls, SD (with Korn, The Used, Clutch, All That Remains, Dirtfeed)
May 13 - Alltell Center, Mankato, MN
May 14 - US Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids, IA
May 16 - Rock On The Range, Columbus, OH

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Source: slipknot1.com
Band profile: Slipknot
Posted: 15.03.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Epica - New Live Album Details

Here it is, the official cover and tracklisting of "The Classical Conspiracy" live album. It contains a full live show recorded in Miskolc, Hungary, with a 40-piece orchestra and a 30-piece choir. More than 2 hours of Epica songs and adaptations of classical masterpieces and movie scores! The album is set for a release via Nuclear Blast on May 8th.

Disc I :

01. Palladium
02. O Fortuna
03. Dies Irae
04. Ombra Mai Fu
05. 1st part, New World
06. Spiderman
07. Summer 3
08. Montagues & Capulets
09. Imperial March
10. Stabat Mater
11. Unholy Trinity
12. In The Hall Of The Mountain King
13. Pirates Of The Caribbean

Disc II :

01. Indigo / The Last Crusade
02. Sensorium
03. Quietus
04. Chasing The Dragon
05. Feint
06. Never Enough
07. Beyond Belief
08. Cry For The Moon
09. Safeguard To Paradise
10. Blank Infinity
11. Living A Lie
12. The Phantom Agony
13. Sancta Terra
14. Illusive Consensus
15. Consign To Oblivion

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Epica
Posted: 15.03.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (26)


Hacride - Album Artwork And Tracklist Revealed

Official press release

French metal revolutionists Hacride just released the front cover of their upcoming album "Lazarus", which can be viewed here. The album is set for an april release via Listenable Records and contains the following tracks:

01. To Walk Among Them
02. Act Of God
03. Lazarus
04. Phenomenon
05. A World Of Lies
06. Awakening
07. My Enemy

"Lazarus" contains the bands most mature, diverse and experimental material to date and will for sure turn many heads in the months to come. Fans of Amoeba will rejoice for this new record and will discover many new angles to Hacride's already broad formula.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Hacride
Posted: 09.03.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (3)


Casketgarden - Bassist Quits The Band

Hungarian metallers Casketgarden have posted the following statement:

"We regret to say for the fans that after 7 years of playing together out bassist Gábor Őri left the band. That is also our first line-up change since 2001. He quit in friendly way by mutual consent. We would like to thank him also in this way for his great efforts, energy, time and money he put in this band. He was a real character in Casketgarden, I think.

On our next gig in Győr, Hungary on March 13 (with Escadron, Galadriel, Endless River) it seems we will play without bass, but we've already found a guy for the bass postition, he is learning the songs at the moment. He will play first on our gig in Leoben, Austra, on March 27."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Casketgarden
Posted: 09.03.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (1)


Heaven And Hell - New Album Details

The track listing for "The Devil You Know", the forthcoming album from Heaven And Hell will be as follows:

01. Atom & Evil
02. Fear
03. Bible Black
04. Double the Pain
05. Rock & Roll Angel
06. The Turn of the Screw
07. Eating the Cannibals
08. Follow the Tears
09. Neverwhere
10. Breaking into Heaven

A picture of how the cover art will look like, can be found here. "The Devil You Know" is scheduled for release on April 28 via Rhino.

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Source: black-sabbath.com
Band profile: Heaven And Hell
Posted: 09.03.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (9)


Mastodon - New Video Online

Mastodon have posted their new video, for the song called "Divinations" online. The video can be viewed here. The clip was filmed by director Roboshobo (a.k.a. Robert Schober), who previously worked with the band on the "Sleeping Giant" video.

The song "Divinations" comes off groups's upcoming new studio album, entilted "Crack The Skye", which is scheduled for a March 24 release.

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Source: mastodonrocks.com
Band profile: Mastodon
Posted: 09.03.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (3)


Hellsaw - New Song Online

Austrian metallers Hellsaw have posted online a new song, "Ache", on their MySpace page. Also edits from the song "Der Harzwald" are also available on the same page.

The two songs come off the band's third album, entitled "Cold", which will be released on March/April via Napalm Records. The release dates for individual countries are as follows:

March 25: Finland, Spain
March 27: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden
March 30: Rest of Europe
April 7: USA, Canada

More details about the album were previously reported at this location.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Hellsaw
Posted: 06.03.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (0)