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Grayceon - Completes Work On New Album, Song Online
US progressive metallers Grayceon have completed work on their third studio album, named ll We Destroy. The CD is slated for a March 1st release through Profound Lore Records.
An MP3 of the track "Shellmounds" can be found here.
Stated the band: "We are so proud of this album and feel it is our strongest, heaviest, most epic album to date."
"We would also like to announce our CD release show which will take place on February 11th at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco, CA, with friends and label mates Worm Ouroboros and a new band we love called Hollow Mirrors. If you pay entry into this show, you get a copy of All We Destroy for FREE! You heard it right, you get our new album two weeks before the release date for absolutely free with entry into the show. So, if you are local, please come out and show your support."
And here's the Profound Lore press release: Always hard to classify, the eclectic nature of Grayceon has always worked to the band's advantage when trying to pinpoint the unique and epic nature of their music. Featuring members of the Voivod-esque Bay Area forward-thinking thrash/punk metal band Walken and cellist/vocalist Jackie Perez Gratz (of Giant Squid, and who also has served as the recording cellist for bands like Agalloch, Om, Asunder, Cattle Decapitation, Amber Asylum, and Neurosis), Grayceon is solely comprised of cello, guitars, drums, and vocals (male and female respectively).
By combining elements of progressive rock/metal, sludge/doom metal, neo-classical chamber music, and neo-folk, All We Destroy follows the band's previous two releases (namely their self-titled debut and their sophomore release This Grand Show) and builds upon the sound they formulated into something heavier, and more moving, while at the same time, something much more frantic and devastating.
Overall, All We Destroy is an album that deploys a punishing seductive power. One of ferocity, beauty, and modern-day tragedy.
All We Destroy cover art] tracklist:
01. Dreamer Deceived
02. Shellmounds .mp3]
03. We Can
04. Once A Shadow
05. A Road Less Traveled
06. War's End
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An MP3 of the track "Shellmounds" can be found here.
Stated the band: "We are so proud of this album and feel it is our strongest, heaviest, most epic album to date."
"We would also like to announce our CD release show which will take place on February 11th at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco, CA, with friends and label mates Worm Ouroboros and a new band we love called Hollow Mirrors. If you pay entry into this show, you get a copy of All We Destroy for FREE! You heard it right, you get our new album two weeks before the release date for absolutely free with entry into the show. So, if you are local, please come out and show your support."
And here's the Profound Lore press release: Always hard to classify, the eclectic nature of Grayceon has always worked to the band's advantage when trying to pinpoint the unique and epic nature of their music. Featuring members of the Voivod-esque Bay Area forward-thinking thrash/punk metal band Walken and cellist/vocalist Jackie Perez Gratz (of Giant Squid, and who also has served as the recording cellist for bands like Agalloch, Om, Asunder, Cattle Decapitation, Amber Asylum, and Neurosis), Grayceon is solely comprised of cello, guitars, drums, and vocals (male and female respectively).
By combining elements of progressive rock/metal, sludge/doom metal, neo-classical chamber music, and neo-folk, All We Destroy follows the band's previous two releases (namely their self-titled debut and their sophomore release This Grand Show) and builds upon the sound they formulated into something heavier, and more moving, while at the same time, something much more frantic and devastating.
Overall, All We Destroy is an album that deploys a punishing seductive power. One of ferocity, beauty, and modern-day tragedy.
All We Destroy cover art] tracklist:
01. Dreamer Deceived
02. Shellmounds .mp3]
03. We Can
04. Once A Shadow
05. A Road Less Traveled
06. War's End
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Fifth Angel - Back In Business With New Singer
Cult US Power metal act Fifth Angel are officially back in business. After a twenty year break, the band played together for the first time in April last year at the Keep It True XIII Festival. But now the band is back in full force. Here's the official press statement:
"The fans have spoken, and after many years away, their wish is granted! Fifth Angel has returned!
Fifth Angel performed live for the first time last April at the Keep It True Festival in Lauda-Konigshoffen, Germany (with guest vocalist Peter Orullian (Heir Apparent)), and the wheels were set into motion for a full-throttle re-launch of a band long regarded as legendary in the heavy metal history books.
Ed Archer (guitar), Kendall Bechtel (lead guitar) and John Macko (bass), the three original members of the Time Will Tell era of the band, along with new drummer Jeffrey McCormack returned from their critically acclaimed performance to begin the search for their new lead vocalist...
Today, Fifth Angel is proud to announce that their new lead vocalist is an Arizona based powerhouse by the name of David Fefolt!
Metal fans worldwide will recognize this incredible voice from such bands as Valhalla, Hawk, Alex Masi, Forgotten Realm and Angels of Babylon, and now he brings his energy and outstanding vocal talents to Fifth Angel for a new chapter in metal history!
The band is currently demo-ing material for the new cd that will be released later in 2011!
Fifth Angel would like to sincerely and enthusiastically thank each and every one of their fans for the tremendous support throughout the years, and for their continued support! Without you, this would never have happened!"
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"The fans have spoken, and after many years away, their wish is granted! Fifth Angel has returned!
Fifth Angel performed live for the first time last April at the Keep It True Festival in Lauda-Konigshoffen, Germany (with guest vocalist Peter Orullian (Heir Apparent)), and the wheels were set into motion for a full-throttle re-launch of a band long regarded as legendary in the heavy metal history books.
Ed Archer (guitar), Kendall Bechtel (lead guitar) and John Macko (bass), the three original members of the Time Will Tell era of the band, along with new drummer Jeffrey McCormack returned from their critically acclaimed performance to begin the search for their new lead vocalist...
Today, Fifth Angel is proud to announce that their new lead vocalist is an Arizona based powerhouse by the name of David Fefolt!
Metal fans worldwide will recognize this incredible voice from such bands as Valhalla, Hawk, Alex Masi, Forgotten Realm and Angels of Babylon, and now he brings his energy and outstanding vocal talents to Fifth Angel for a new chapter in metal history!
The band is currently demo-ing material for the new cd that will be released later in 2011!
Fifth Angel would like to sincerely and enthusiastically thank each and every one of their fans for the tremendous support throughout the years, and for their continued support! Without you, this would never have happened!"
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| Source: | fifthangel.com |
Tristwood - New Album Available For Free Download
In early December, Austrian Industrial Death/Black metal band Tristwood released their latest album Dystopia Et Disturbia, via Asiluum Netlabel.
The album was mixed and mastered at Volcano Studio, and is now available for free download at this location.
According to the label website, "Dystopia et Disturbia is definitely not an album for the faint hearted. It is crushing, fast, grim and easily the most agressive album ever released by us, somehow foreseeing the direction Asiluum is heading: total genre ignorant releases, absolute freedom."
Dystopia Et Disturbia cover art] tracklist:
01. Dystopia et Disturbia
02. Volcanus
03. Irreversible
04. Terra Incognita
05. The Black Room
06. Chamaelicon Bizarre
07. The New Acid Bath
08. Jythand
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The album was mixed and mastered at Volcano Studio, and is now available for free download at this location.
According to the label website, "Dystopia et Disturbia is definitely not an album for the faint hearted. It is crushing, fast, grim and easily the most agressive album ever released by us, somehow foreseeing the direction Asiluum is heading: total genre ignorant releases, absolute freedom."
Dystopia Et Disturbia cover art] tracklist:
01. Dystopia et Disturbia
02. Volcanus
03. Irreversible
04. Terra Incognita
05. The Black Room
06. Chamaelicon Bizarre
07. The New Acid Bath
08. Jythand
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| Source: | asiluum.com |
Slumber - Calling It Quits, Becoming Two New Bands
The new year has barely started and there's already some bad news to report: Swedish Melodic Doom metal band Slumber are calling it a day. However, the members will continue their endeavors in two different bands.
"As from today, Slumber exists no more as a group. Slumber has now turned into two bands", is how the official statement reads.
The first band is called Atoma, and consists of vocalist Ehsan Kalantarpour, guitarist Markus Hill and bassist Siavosh Bigonah (ex-Ondskapt), together with Rickard Insulander, among others. The band's first album Skylight is already recorded and mastered, and will be released in the fall of 2011. Skylight was originally the new upcoming album of Slumber, named Resonance.
More info about Atoma as well as an album preview can be found on MySpace.
The second project, fronted by guitarist Jari Lindholm, is still unnamed, but is apparently two weeks away from recording its debut album. More details and some samples can be found here.
More updates on these two bands will follow shortly.
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"As from today, Slumber exists no more as a group. Slumber has now turned into two bands", is how the official statement reads.
The first band is called Atoma, and consists of vocalist Ehsan Kalantarpour, guitarist Markus Hill and bassist Siavosh Bigonah (ex-Ondskapt), together with Rickard Insulander, among others. The band's first album Skylight is already recorded and mastered, and will be released in the fall of 2011. Skylight was originally the new upcoming album of Slumber, named Resonance.
More info about Atoma as well as an album preview can be found on MySpace.
The second project, fronted by guitarist Jari Lindholm, is still unnamed, but is apparently two weeks away from recording its debut album. More details and some samples can be found here.
More updates on these two bands will follow shortly.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Slumber |
Soil - Entire Concert Streaming Online
UVTV are streaming Soil's entire live concert that was recently filmed at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago IL. Go to this location to check it out.
The setlist for the show is:
01. Tear it down
02. Redefine
03. True self
04. Let go
05. Picture perfect
06. Surrounded
07. Lesser man
08. Like it is
09. Halo
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The setlist for the show is:
01. Tear it down
02. Redefine
03. True self
04. Let go
05. Picture perfect
06. Surrounded
07. Lesser man
08. Like it is
09. Halo
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| Source: | undergroundvideotelevision.com |
| Band profile: | SOiL |
Six Magics - New Song Online
Chilean Power metallers Six Magics has uploaded a new song "All My Dreams" at this location. The track can be found on the band's latest release Behind The Sorrow, released in February through Coroner Records.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Six Magics |
Impending Doom - New Song Online
Anyone who is interested in checking out "The Great Fear", the new track by Christian deathcore act Impending Doom, should visit the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the band's upcoming There Will Be Violence, available in July.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Impending Doom |
Détente - New Song Online
Détente are now streaming "Degradation Machine" from their new release Decline online. The video clip for another new track "In God We Trust" can be watched here. Decline was released in N. America just yesterday. Here are the details again:
Decline cover art] tracklist:
01. In God We Trust
02. Predator
03. Kill Rush
04. Degradation Machine
05. Decline
06. Ashes
07. Genocide
08. This Is Not Freedom
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Decline cover art] tracklist:
01. In God We Trust
02. Predator
03. Kill Rush
04. Degradation Machine
05. Decline
06. Ashes
07. Genocide
08. This Is Not Freedom
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Détente |
The Rotted - New EP Details
The Rotted has announced the details for their new EP Anarchogram, which is currently in the final mixing stages.
The band states: "This is an entirely self-funded, self-released EP, and we wanted to keep it as low-price as possible as a thanks to all the good people that have supported us over the years! This is why we're also offering a special offer package deal when you buy the EP and new shirt featuring the artwork, as well as signed copies and free postcards to any orders received prior to the release date!
Anarchogram features 2 blistering new tracks of Hate-Filled, Punk Infused UK Death Metal, as well as 4 cover songs. Each band member has chosen a song that made them personally want to play this kind of music in the first place, and is our way of paying tribute to the Metal Gods that have inspired us!"
Anarchogram cover art] tracklist:
01. Drink Myself To Death
02. Dawn Of A New Error
03. Iron Fist Motörhead cover]
04. Propaganda Sepultura cover]
05. Deathcrush Mayhem cover]
06. Out Of Hand Entombed cover]
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The band states: "This is an entirely self-funded, self-released EP, and we wanted to keep it as low-price as possible as a thanks to all the good people that have supported us over the years! This is why we're also offering a special offer package deal when you buy the EP and new shirt featuring the artwork, as well as signed copies and free postcards to any orders received prior to the release date!
Anarchogram features 2 blistering new tracks of Hate-Filled, Punk Infused UK Death Metal, as well as 4 cover songs. Each band member has chosen a song that made them personally want to play this kind of music in the first place, and is our way of paying tribute to the Metal Gods that have inspired us!"
Anarchogram cover art] tracklist:
01. Drink Myself To Death
02. Dawn Of A New Error
03. Iron Fist Motörhead cover]
04. Propaganda Sepultura cover]
05. Deathcrush Mayhem cover]
06. Out Of Hand Entombed cover]
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Rotted |
Life Of Agony - Live Song Online
I Scream Records have posted the song "River Runs Red" from Life Of Agony's upcoming live release 20 Years Strong: River Runs Red | Live In Brussels on their MySpace player. The live CD/DVD will be in stores on I Scream Records July 19th in Europe & July 27th in the USA.
20 Years Strong: River Runs Red | Live In Brussels cover art] tracklist:
01. This Time
02. Underground
03. River Runs Red
04. Through And Through
05. Bad Seed
06. My Eyes
07. Respect
08. Method Of Groove
09. The Stain Remains
10. Other Side Of The River
11. Love To Let You Down
12. Weeds
13. Lost At 22
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20 Years Strong: River Runs Red | Live In Brussels cover art] tracklist:
01. This Time
02. Underground
03. River Runs Red
04. Through And Through
05. Bad Seed
06. My Eyes
07. Respect
08. Method Of Groove
09. The Stain Remains
10. Other Side Of The River
11. Love To Let You Down
12. Weeds
13. Lost At 22
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Life Of Agony |
Spiritual Beggars - Part Ways With Vocalist, Replacement Announced & New Song Sample Online
Official press release
Spiritual Beggars have parted ways with vocalist JB, and welcome their new singer: Apollo Papathanasio.
Michael Amott comments: "This will be a surprise to most of you, but it's been mutually decided for some time now that JB would step down from his role as the singer in Spiritual Beggars to focus on his own band. We had a fantastic time working with JB. We remain great friends and we wish him the best of luck!
"We decided to make a new Spiritual Beggars record and to find a new voice - and we found a killer singer that lives in our hometown. Some of you will already be familiar with him as a singer in the Greek metal band Firewind.
"We've had a blast in the studio and it's been highly satisfying on a creative level. We have already confirmed some shows in Japan later in the year and we are in the process of booking more concerts around the world. We are looking forward to getting the new music out to the fans and playing live again"
A short sample of new song featuring Apollo Papathanasio on vocals is available now at the Spiritual Beggars' official MySpace.
Spiritual Beggars, the Swedish band featuring Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott and bassist Sharlee D'Angelo, is currently mixing its first new studio album in five years for a late summer/early fall 2010 release. The CD was recorded at Sweetspot Studio with producer Rickard Bengtsson.
The band previously stated about the new effort, "We used a lot of vintage equipment in this process and we got some really amazing tones.
"To describe the music itself, we feel the songs are strong and melodic with a lot of '70s and early '80s hard rock atmosphere?
"If you are a fan of our albums On Fire and Demons, we are pretty sure you will also enjoy this next chapter..."
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Spiritual Beggars have parted ways with vocalist JB, and welcome their new singer: Apollo Papathanasio.
Michael Amott comments: "This will be a surprise to most of you, but it's been mutually decided for some time now that JB would step down from his role as the singer in Spiritual Beggars to focus on his own band. We had a fantastic time working with JB. We remain great friends and we wish him the best of luck!
"We decided to make a new Spiritual Beggars record and to find a new voice - and we found a killer singer that lives in our hometown. Some of you will already be familiar with him as a singer in the Greek metal band Firewind.
"We've had a blast in the studio and it's been highly satisfying on a creative level. We have already confirmed some shows in Japan later in the year and we are in the process of booking more concerts around the world. We are looking forward to getting the new music out to the fans and playing live again"
A short sample of new song featuring Apollo Papathanasio on vocals is available now at the Spiritual Beggars' official MySpace.
Spiritual Beggars, the Swedish band featuring Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott and bassist Sharlee D'Angelo, is currently mixing its first new studio album in five years for a late summer/early fall 2010 release. The CD was recorded at Sweetspot Studio with producer Rickard Bengtsson.
The band previously stated about the new effort, "We used a lot of vintage equipment in this process and we got some really amazing tones.
"To describe the music itself, we feel the songs are strong and melodic with a lot of '70s and early '80s hard rock atmosphere?
"If you are a fan of our albums On Fire and Demons, we are pretty sure you will also enjoy this next chapter..."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Spiritual Beggars |
Aeternus - Part Ways With Guitarist, Replacement Announced
Norwegian metallers Aeternus have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"Our guitarist, Dreggen, has been relieved from his position in Aeternus. We thank him deeply for his work that he has done for us in the past!
He has been replaced by Specter picture], a Bergen metal musician/guitarist from the Norwegian black metal band: Gravdal MySpace].
We welcome him and we look forward to working with him for a long time."
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"Our guitarist, Dreggen, has been relieved from his position in Aeternus. We thank him deeply for his work that he has done for us in the past!
He has been replaced by Specter picture], a Bergen metal musician/guitarist from the Norwegian black metal band: Gravdal MySpace].
We welcome him and we look forward to working with him for a long time."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Aeternus |
Whitechapel - Entire New Album Streaming Online
A New Era Of Corruption, the forthcoming album from US metallers Whitechapel, is available for streaming online in its entirety at this location.
A New Era Of Corruption will be released on June 8 via Metal Blade Records.
A New Era Of Corruption cover art] tracklist:
01. Devolver
02. Breeding Violence
03. The Darkest Day Of Man
04. Reprogrammed To Hate
05. End Of Flesh
06. Unnerving
07. A Future Corrupt
08. Prayer Of Mockery
09. Murder Sermon
10. Nercomechanical
11. Single File To Dehumanization
12. Animus
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A New Era Of Corruption will be released on June 8 via Metal Blade Records.
A New Era Of Corruption cover art] tracklist:
01. Devolver
02. Breeding Violence
03. The Darkest Day Of Man
04. Reprogrammed To Hate
05. End Of Flesh
06. Unnerving
07. A Future Corrupt
08. Prayer Of Mockery
09. Murder Sermon
10. Nercomechanical
11. Single File To Dehumanization
12. Animus
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| Source: | aneweraofcorruption.com |
| Band profile: | Whitechapel |
Nachtmystium - New Song Online
"Every Last Drop", a new song from US metallers Nachtmystium, is available for streaming at this location.
"Every Last Drop" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Addicts: Black Meddle, Part 2, which is scheduled for release on June 8 via Century Media Records.
Addicts: Black Meddle, Part 2 tracklist:
01. Cry For Help
02. High On Hate
03. Nightfall
04. No Funeral
05. Then Fires
06. Addicts
07. The End Is Eternal
08. Blood Trance Fusion
09. Ruined Life Continuum
10. Every Last Drop
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"Every Last Drop" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Addicts: Black Meddle, Part 2, which is scheduled for release on June 8 via Century Media Records.
Addicts: Black Meddle, Part 2 tracklist:
01. Cry For Help
02. High On Hate
03. Nightfall
04. No Funeral
05. Then Fires
06. Addicts
07. The End Is Eternal
08. Blood Trance Fusion
09. Ruined Life Continuum
10. Every Last Drop
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| Source: | stereogum.com |
| Band profile: | Nachtmystium |
Gwydion - New Song Online
The new single "Ofïussa (A Terra Das Serpentes)" from the new album Horn Triskelion by Portuguese folk metallers Gwydion is now available for streaming at this location. The album will be released on April 9.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Gwydion |