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Alestorm - Australian Mini-Tour
Alestorm vocalist Christopher Bowes has announced the following... statement:
"Strewth! Bugger! Crikey! I'm freakin' excited to tell you all that we've just confirmed our first ever Australian Tour. We've been waiting for this a long time, and now it's finally happening. We'll be coming to Oz in the month of June 2010 for four gigs, as part of the "Plunder Down Under" tour. Yeah, most obvious name for a tour ever, I know. Deal with it, bitches."
Support will come from a band called Claim The Throne. Apparently these chaps have a song called "Set Sail On Ale" , so yeah, these two sure belong together.
June 17 - Amplifier Bar, Perth
June 18 - The Gaelic Theatre, Sydney
June 19 - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
June 20 - Rosies, Brisbane
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"Strewth! Bugger! Crikey! I'm freakin' excited to tell you all that we've just confirmed our first ever Australian Tour. We've been waiting for this a long time, and now it's finally happening. We'll be coming to Oz in the month of June 2010 for four gigs, as part of the "Plunder Down Under" tour. Yeah, most obvious name for a tour ever, I know. Deal with it, bitches."
Support will come from a band called Claim The Throne. Apparently these chaps have a song called "Set Sail On Ale" , so yeah, these two sure belong together.
June 17 - Amplifier Bar, Perth
June 18 - The Gaelic Theatre, Sydney
June 19 - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
June 20 - Rosies, Brisbane
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Alestorm |
| Event: | Alestorm: Plunder Down Under |
Empyrean - New Song Online
Australian black metallers Empyrean have posted a new track up on their MySpace. There is no mention of what upcoming release "Odium" comes off, but the band state it'll give you a good idea on the direction they're heading in. The track can be heard at this location.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Empyrean |
Eternal Tears Of Sorrow - New Record Deal
Finnish metal band Eternal Tears Of Sorrow has signed a new recording deal with KHY Suomen Musiikki Oy, a Finnish label. At the moment, the band is doing pre-production for their sixth album that will be released in March 2009. As with the previous five albums, the album will be recorded at Tico-Tico Studio in Kemi, Finland.
During their fourteen-year-long career, the band has cemented their reputation as one of the finest metal acts, which has already opened doors for the band; it's still almost a year before the album is going to be released, and it has already been licenced to Massacre Records (who will be release the album in Europe excluding Finland) and Marquee/Avalon (who is going to release the album in Asia).
During their fourteen-year-long career, the band has cemented their reputation as one of the finest metal acts, which has already opened doors for the band; it's still almost a year before the album is going to be released, and it has already been licenced to Massacre Records (who will be release the album in Europe excluding Finland) and Marquee/Avalon (who is going to release the album in Asia).
| Source: | eternaltears.info |
| Band profile: | Eternal Tears Of Sorrow |
Death - Rehearsal Recordings Online, Album To Be Reissued
MetalKult.com has just posted six MP3 audio files from a 1988 Death rehearsal.
In January 1988, the members of Death convened in Orlando, Florida, to rehearse six of the songs that would eventually wind up on the band's second and highly influential album, "Leprosy".
The tracks captured during that rehearsal are as follows:
01. Left To Die
02. Open Casket
03. Pull The Plug
04. Choke On It
05. Born Dead
06. Forgotten Past
The Death lineup at the time included guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner, guitarist Rick Rozz, bassist Terry Butler and drummer Bill Andrews.
Go to MetalKult.com to download these mp3s.
In other news, according to Blabbermouth.net, Death's classic 1995 album "Symbolic" will be reissued in March 2008 via Roadrunner Records. The remastered LP will include the original album tracks plus several previously unreleased, ultra-rare, mostly instrumental demo recordings that were completed in early 1994 with the lineup of Chuck Schuldiner (guitar), Gene Hoglan (drums) and Steve DiGiorgio (bass). The package will also come with brand new liner notes written by longtime metal journalist Don Kaye.
"Symbolic" has sold just under 50,000 copies in the United States in the 12 years since its release, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
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In January 1988, the members of Death convened in Orlando, Florida, to rehearse six of the songs that would eventually wind up on the band's second and highly influential album, "Leprosy".
The tracks captured during that rehearsal are as follows:
01. Left To Die
02. Open Casket
03. Pull The Plug
04. Choke On It
05. Born Dead
06. Forgotten Past
The Death lineup at the time included guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner, guitarist Rick Rozz, bassist Terry Butler and drummer Bill Andrews.
Go to MetalKult.com to download these mp3s.
In other news, according to Blabbermouth.net, Death's classic 1995 album "Symbolic" will be reissued in March 2008 via Roadrunner Records. The remastered LP will include the original album tracks plus several previously unreleased, ultra-rare, mostly instrumental demo recordings that were completed in early 1994 with the lineup of Chuck Schuldiner (guitar), Gene Hoglan (drums) and Steve DiGiorgio (bass). The package will also come with brand new liner notes written by longtime metal journalist Don Kaye.
"Symbolic" has sold just under 50,000 copies in the United States in the 12 years since its release, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Death |
Kalmah - New Album Updates
The band reported that everything has been recorded for the new album and the mixing will start at the beginning of 2008. The band estimates 1-2 weeks to get everything completed. This album will be guitar driven, raw sounding, more riff-oriented but melodic as Kalmah album always is. The band members state that they're very pleased with the results so far.
New pictures have been posted in the band's gallery, and can be viewed here.
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New pictures have been posted in the band's gallery, and can be viewed here.
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| Source: | kalmah.com |
| Band profile: | Kalmah |
Atrocity - New Album Details
Long-running German metallers Atrocity will release a new two-song download single on 11 January, and according to vocalist Alex Krull, "Smalltown Boy turned out to be hymn-like, catchy and melodic whereas Relax has become a real monster song!"
"Smalltown Boy" and "Relax" come off Atrocity's long-awaited new album, "Werk 80 II", which is scheduled for release on 29 February 2008. Like the first "Werk 80" release, which came out in 1997, "Werk 80 II" features Atrocity's interpretations of hit songs from the '80s.
"Werk 80 II" tracklisting:
01. People Are People (Depeche Mode)
02. Smalltown Boy (Bronski Beat)
03. Relax (Frankie Goes To Hollywood)
04. Don't You (Forget About Me) (Simple Minds)
05. The Sun Always Shines on TV (A-Ha)
06. Hey Little Girl (Icehouse)
07. Fade To Grey (Visage)
08. Such A Shame (Talk Talk)
09. Keine Heimat (Ideal)
10. Here Comes The Rain Again (Eurythmics)
11. Forever Young (Alphaville)
12. Feels Like Heaven (Fiction Factory)
Fans will get a chance to preview the songs on "Werk 80 II" one track at a time everyday on Atrocity's homepage beginning on 1 January 2008 and ending on the single's release date.
World-famous burlesque dancer and Marilyn Manson's estranged wife Dita Von Teese is the cover model on "Werk 80 II".
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"Smalltown Boy" and "Relax" come off Atrocity's long-awaited new album, "Werk 80 II", which is scheduled for release on 29 February 2008. Like the first "Werk 80" release, which came out in 1997, "Werk 80 II" features Atrocity's interpretations of hit songs from the '80s.
"Werk 80 II" tracklisting:
01. People Are People (Depeche Mode)
02. Smalltown Boy (Bronski Beat)
03. Relax (Frankie Goes To Hollywood)
04. Don't You (Forget About Me) (Simple Minds)
05. The Sun Always Shines on TV (A-Ha)
06. Hey Little Girl (Icehouse)
07. Fade To Grey (Visage)
08. Such A Shame (Talk Talk)
09. Keine Heimat (Ideal)
10. Here Comes The Rain Again (Eurythmics)
11. Forever Young (Alphaville)
12. Feels Like Heaven (Fiction Factory)
Fans will get a chance to preview the songs on "Werk 80 II" one track at a time everyday on Atrocity's homepage beginning on 1 January 2008 and ending on the single's release date.
World-famous burlesque dancer and Marilyn Manson's estranged wife Dita Von Teese is the cover model on "Werk 80 II".
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| Source: | atrocity.de |
| Band profile: | Atrocity |
Slayer - To Work On New Material Next Year
According to Metal Underground, right after the New Year, Slayer plans to start working on new material for their eleventh studio album, intended for a 2008 release, and will tour the world to support it. "I'm excited to see where the new music will go, how it's going to sound, what the total writing and recording experience will be like. I'm sure it will be like the one for 'Christ Illusion' - great!"
In other news, Slayer recently received their third Grammy nomination. The Slayer track, "The Final Six," from the band's 2007 Limited Edition "Christ Illusion," was nominated in the category of "Best Metal Performance." Slayer's two previous Grammy nominations were for 2002's "Disciple" from the album "God Hates Us All," and last year's "Eyes of the Insane," for which they took home the Grammy Award.
In other news, Slayer recently received their third Grammy nomination. The Slayer track, "The Final Six," from the band's 2007 Limited Edition "Christ Illusion," was nominated in the category of "Best Metal Performance." Slayer's two previous Grammy nominations were for 2002's "Disciple" from the album "God Hates Us All," and last year's "Eyes of the Insane," for which they took home the Grammy Award.
| Source: | metalunderground.com |
| Band profile: | Slayer |
Napalm Death - The Offenders Cover Song Online
Napalm Death have recently made their cover of The Offenders' classic 'Face Down In The Dirt' availabla at their MySpace page to honour the recent passing of former bassist Mikey "Offender" Donaldson.
Mikey Donaldson was the bass player for Austin punk band The Offenders from 1978 to 1986.
'Face Down In The Dirt' was taken from Napalm Death's 2004 album "Leaders Not Followers: Part 2".
To read the related Napalm Death blog, click here.
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Mikey Donaldson was the bass player for Austin punk band The Offenders from 1978 to 1986.
'Face Down In The Dirt' was taken from Napalm Death's 2004 album "Leaders Not Followers: Part 2".
To read the related Napalm Death blog, click here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Napalm Death |
Children Of Bodom - Enter The Studio
Finnish metallers Children of Bodom have just entered Petrax Studio in Hollola, Finland to begin recording their as-yet-untitled sixth album. The follow-up to 2005's "Are You Dead Yet?" is being produced by Mikko Karmila and will feature a guest appearance by Peter Tägtgren of Hypocrisy and Pain fame. An April 2008 release is expected.
The band posted the following message on their website: "Children Of Bodom entered the studio and started to record their sixth studio album which is scheduled to be released on April 2nd in 2008. Henkka wrote the first part of a studio diary that will regularly inform you about the recording process.
You can find the first part of it at this location. Stay tuned for the next parts!"
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The band posted the following message on their website: "Children Of Bodom entered the studio and started to record their sixth studio album which is scheduled to be released on April 2nd in 2008. Henkka wrote the first part of a studio diary that will regularly inform you about the recording process.
You can find the first part of it at this location. Stay tuned for the next parts!"
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| Source: | metalfromfinland.com |
| Band profile: | Children Of Bodom |
Thunderstone - To Tour With Sonata Arctica In Finland
As posted on the band's website, Thunderstone will join Sonata Arctica on a four gig mini-tour of Finland between Christmas and New Year.
Check out the dates below:
27.12 - Teatria - Oulu
29.12 - Kaapelitehdas - Helsinki
30.12 - Metroauto Areena - Tampere
31.12 - Jäähalli - Mikkeli
In Oulu and Mikkeli the vocal duties will be handled by Tuple Salminen, whereas in Helsinki and Tampere you will have the last chance to witness Thunderstone on stage with the original lineup.
Guitarist Nino Laurenne has issued the following statement: "It's great to close one chapter of Thunderstone with these two Christmas gigs and show people that there is no animosity between us. We are looking forward to a bright future with the new members, whoever they turn out to be in the end."
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Check out the dates below:
27.12 - Teatria - Oulu
29.12 - Kaapelitehdas - Helsinki
30.12 - Metroauto Areena - Tampere
31.12 - Jäähalli - Mikkeli
In Oulu and Mikkeli the vocal duties will be handled by Tuple Salminen, whereas in Helsinki and Tampere you will have the last chance to witness Thunderstone on stage with the original lineup.
Guitarist Nino Laurenne has issued the following statement: "It's great to close one chapter of Thunderstone with these two Christmas gigs and show people that there is no animosity between us. We are looking forward to a bright future with the new members, whoever they turn out to be in the end."
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| Source: | thunderstone.org |
| Band profile: | Thunderstone |
| Event: | Sonata Arctica + Thunderstone: Finnish Mini Tour |
Cradle Of Filth - New Video Online
Cradle Of Filth's new video for the song "The Foetus Of A New Day Kicking", comes off the British extreme metallers' seventh album, "Thornography", which was released in October 2006 through Roadrunner Records.
The video can be watched at this location.
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The video can be watched at this location.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Cradle Of Filth |
Slayer - Christ Illusion Banned In India
Mumbai-based EMI Virgin India Ltd said Friday (October 6) it will recall all copies of the new Slayer album "Christ Illusion" following protests by a Christian group, Mumbai-based Catholic Secular Forum (CSF).
Early this week, Joseph Dias, general secretary of CSF, issued a statement taking "strong exception" to the album's cover artwork, which he said depicts "Christ with a missing eye and amputated arms." He added, "we also condemn the track, 'Skeleton Christ' as the lyrics are an insult to Christianity." The CSF also sent a memorandum to Mumbai's police commissioner, adding that the album "will affect the sensibilities of the Muslims on the track 'Jihad' and secular Indians who have respect for all faiths."
Kaveri Khullar, marketing manager, EMI India said in an interview, "We met with the CSF and were apologetic while assuring them that all copies of the album would be pulled out. We have no plans of re-issuing it in any way."
The "Christ Illusion" album had been on the shelves for only a week. Khullar did not confirm the number of units released only stating, "There weren't too many that we launched anyway."
Early this week, Joseph Dias, general secretary of CSF, issued a statement taking "strong exception" to the album's cover artwork, which he said depicts "Christ with a missing eye and amputated arms." He added, "we also condemn the track, 'Skeleton Christ' as the lyrics are an insult to Christianity." The CSF also sent a memorandum to Mumbai's police commissioner, adding that the album "will affect the sensibilities of the Muslims on the track 'Jihad' and secular Indians who have respect for all faiths."
Kaveri Khullar, marketing manager, EMI India said in an interview, "We met with the CSF and were apologetic while assuring them that all copies of the album would be pulled out. We have no plans of re-issuing it in any way."
The "Christ Illusion" album had been on the shelves for only a week. Khullar did not confirm the number of units released only stating, "There weren't too many that we launched anyway."
| Source: | ultimate-guitar.com |
| Band profile: | Slayer |
Killswitch Engage - Announce N. American Tour
Dates have been announced for Killswitch Engage's headlining tour, featuring support from Shadows Fall and Bury Your Dead. Here's the rundown:
11/09 Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall
11/10 Nashville, TN @ Rocketown
11/11 Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's
11/12 Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre
11/13 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
11/15 Austin, TX @ Emo's
11/16 Lubbock, TX @ South Beach
11/17 Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep
11/18 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre
11/19 Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
11/21 Fresno, CA @ Rainbow Ballroom
11/24 Sparks, NV @ New Oasis
11/25 Boise, ID @ Big Easy Concert House
11/26 Spokane, WA @ Big Easy
All tour dates and ticket info on http://www.killswitchengage.com/tour.aspx.
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11/09 Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall
11/10 Nashville, TN @ Rocketown
11/11 Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's
11/12 Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre
11/13 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
11/15 Austin, TX @ Emo's
11/16 Lubbock, TX @ South Beach
11/17 Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep
11/18 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre
11/19 Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
11/21 Fresno, CA @ Rainbow Ballroom
11/24 Sparks, NV @ New Oasis
11/25 Boise, ID @ Big Easy Concert House
11/26 Spokane, WA @ Big Easy
All tour dates and ticket info on http://www.killswitchengage.com/tour.aspx.
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| Source: | killswitchengage.com |
| Band profile: | Killswitch Engage |
| Event: | Killswitch Engage & Shadows Fall: US Tour |
Dream Theater - Seek New Label/Recording New Album
Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy revealed during an appearance on October 6 on the "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM that the band has ended its longtime collaboration with Atco/EastWest Records/The Atlantic Group and is currently in talks with several labels about a possible new record deal.
In addition, the group has entered a New York City studio with engineer Paul Northfield (Rush, Queensryche, Suicidal Tendencies, Marilyn Manson) to begin recording its follow-up to 2005's "Octavarium", tentatively due next April/May. A few excerpts from Portnoy's "Friday Night Rocks" interview follow:
On current label negotiations and new album recordings:
"We didn't wanna sit around waiting to close up the deal and deal with all the legal paperwork and all that, and have to wait until all that was done to start the record, so we booked the studio time ? we wanted to start the record ? so we started a month ago. But we've been meeting with lots of labels since we are here in New York , and I think we're probably days to weeks away from making a decision and making an announcement."
"We've done all of this pretty much on our own at this point. The labels thus far have? With the exception of our heyday 15 years ago, with 'Images and Words' and everything ? other than that, we've pretty much just built this thing on our own, so it'll be amazing to see what we can do with a little bit of support."
The whole interview can be found here.
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In addition, the group has entered a New York City studio with engineer Paul Northfield (Rush, Queensryche, Suicidal Tendencies, Marilyn Manson) to begin recording its follow-up to 2005's "Octavarium", tentatively due next April/May. A few excerpts from Portnoy's "Friday Night Rocks" interview follow:
On current label negotiations and new album recordings:
"We didn't wanna sit around waiting to close up the deal and deal with all the legal paperwork and all that, and have to wait until all that was done to start the record, so we booked the studio time ? we wanted to start the record ? so we started a month ago. But we've been meeting with lots of labels since we are here in New York , and I think we're probably days to weeks away from making a decision and making an announcement."
"We've done all of this pretty much on our own at this point. The labels thus far have? With the exception of our heyday 15 years ago, with 'Images and Words' and everything ? other than that, we've pretty much just built this thing on our own, so it'll be amazing to see what we can do with a little bit of support."
The whole interview can be found here.
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| Source: | ultimate-guitar.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Tool - Will Headline Big Day Out
After months of speculation and rumors, Tool have officially been confirmed to headline the Big Day Out festival tour of Australia and New Zealand, which begins January 19 in Auckland. Muse, emo heroes My Chemical Romance and Australia's JET have also been announced for the trek.
Tool Australia/New Zealand tour dates:
01/19 - Auckland, New Zealand - Big Day Out
01/21 - Gold Coast, Australia - Big Day Out
01/24 - Sydney, Australia - Entertainment Centre (Tool show)
01/25 - Sydney, Australia - Big Day Out
01/28 - Melbourne, Australia - Big Day Out
01/31 - Melbourne, Australia - Myer Bowl (Tool show)
02/02 - Adelaide, Australia - Big Day Out
02/04 - Perth, Australia - Big Day Out
Tickets for the Big Day Out go on sale on October 13 for AUD$115 from from Red Eye, Ticketmaster outlets and bigdayout.com.
Tool Australia/New Zealand tour dates:
01/19 - Auckland, New Zealand - Big Day Out
01/21 - Gold Coast, Australia - Big Day Out
01/24 - Sydney, Australia - Entertainment Centre (Tool show)
01/25 - Sydney, Australia - Big Day Out
01/28 - Melbourne, Australia - Big Day Out
01/31 - Melbourne, Australia - Myer Bowl (Tool show)
02/02 - Adelaide, Australia - Big Day Out
02/04 - Perth, Australia - Big Day Out
Tickets for the Big Day Out go on sale on October 13 for AUD$115 from from Red Eye, Ticketmaster outlets and bigdayout.com.
| Source: | ultimate-guitar.com |
| Band profile: | Tool |
| Event: | Big Day Out Tour |
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