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Rotten Sound - New Video Online

"Hollow", the new video from Finnish grindcore act Rotten Sound, can now be watched below.

The clip was directed by Casper Haugegaard from Jawbreaker Productions.

"Hollow" comes off the band's upcoming new album Cursed, which will be released on March 15th through Relapse Records.


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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Rotten Sound
Posted: 18.02.2011 by Megad3th | Comments (0)


Serj Tankian - Remix EP Details Revealed

Serj Tankian will release a new EP, entitled Imperfect Remixes, on March 1st through Serjical Strike/Reprise Records.

The lead single, "Goodbye - Gate 21", is a new remix and features Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave) on guitar. A video clip for the track will be released soon. Additionally, the EP features remixes of tracks off Serj's most recent solo release, Imperfect Harmonies.

Imperfect Remixes EP cover art] tracklist:

01. Goodbye - Gate 21 (feat. Tom Morello)
02. Reconstructive Demonstrations
03. Invisible Love - Deserving?
04. Goddamn Trigger

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Source: serjtankian.com
Band profile: Serj Tankian
Posted: 17.02.2011 by Megad3th | Comments (3)


Septicflesh - Album Tracklist Revealed

The release of Septicflesh's new opus The Great Mass is now two months ahead. After the cover artwork of the jewel case edition last week, it is time to unveil the tracklisting of the Greek demons' new masterpiece.

An mp3 for "The Vampire From Nazareth", the first single off the new album, can be found over here. More album details were previously reported over here.

The Great Mass tracklist:

01. The Vampire From Nazareth
02. A Great Mass Of Death
03. Pyramid God
04. Five-Pointed Star
05. Oceans Of Grey
06. The Undead Keep Dreaming
07. Rising
08. Apocalypse
09. Mad Architect
10. Therianthropy

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Septicflesh
Posted: 17.02.2011 by Megad3th | Comments (13)


Vader - Bassist Quits The Band

Bassist Tomasz "Reyash" Rejek has left Polish death metal band Vader.

Reyash's statement on the matter reads as follows: "After over two years of cooperation, I've decided to quit Vader due to personal reasons. I'd like to thank my band mates for hundreds of gigs played together, I wish you all the best.

At the same time I'd like to inform that I shall continue my music adventure along with my bands Christ Agony, Supreme Lord and Witchmaster. See you in Hell."

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Source: vader.pl
Band profile: Vader
Posted: 16.02.2011 by Megad3th | Comments (10)


Whitesnake - New Video Online

"Love Will Set You Free", the new video from UK metallers Whitesnake, can be viewed at this location. The clip was directed by Devin DeHaven of Fortress Entertainment (Papa Roach, Method Man, Talib Kweli) and was filmed in Lake Tahoe, Nevada (where Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale has a house).

"Love Will Set You Free" is the first single from Whitesnake's new album, Forevermore, which will be released on March 25 in Europe (March 29 in North America) via Frontiers Records. The band's eleventh studio album was recorded, produced and mixed by Coverdale, guitarist Doug Aldrich and Michael McIntyre at Snakebyte Studios and Grumblenott Studios & Villas in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, with additional work at Casa Dala, Sherman Oaks, California.


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Source: youtube.com
Band profile: Whitesnake
Posted: 14.02.2011 by Megad3th | Comments (7)


Dark Funeral - Recruit New Drummer

Dark Funeral posted the following on there Official Website & Official Myspace Page:

"Ave!

I guess by now most of you, if not all, have realised that Matte Modin is no longer in the band. I won't go into any details as why at this point, but I guess if you read the
statement Caligula made a couple of weeks ago it should be quite obvious...

Anyway, we have for the past few weeks been busy rehearsing with a new AMAZING drummer. And all I can say is WOW! He totally nails the songs exactly as they are played on the albums, with every single hit on the snare, kick, cymbals, etc, just a little bit better. Might sound a bit weird to you, but now with a new maniac behind the kit one realise that a lot of things have actually been missing from the drum department when we've played the songs live. Not anymore though. And I'm sure things will just get better.

With a new drummer onboard we have also come to realise another important thing. And that is how much we have destroyed some of our songs when we have performed them live. Nothing wrong with hyper speed, but apparently we have been blinded by the speed factor and brought it to a level where it, unfortunately, have ruined the genuine atmosphere, the melodies, and the heaviness of the songs. Now that's in the past. With the new drummer we play the songs in perfect harmony with the speed (perhaps a little bit faster than on the records, but now with total control) and it sounds phenomenal!!!

Anyway, our new drummer actually made his live debut with us in Germany a couple of weeks ago (Hellraiser Open Air & Rock Hard Festival). And considering the very short time we had to rehearse with him before these shows, it went pretty damn fine I must say.

Now I guess you're curious to know who the new guy is, right!? Well, I won't hold your breath any longer. Let's raise the horns high and welcome Nils Fjällström (Aeon/Sanctification etc) to Dark Funeral! Since this guy totally dominate on drums, he will from now on go under the pseudonym "Dominator".

Dominator comment; "I am deeply honoured to play the music of Dark Funeral and inspired by the challenge! I would like to thank Lord Ahriman, Emperor Magus Caligula, Chaq Mol and B-Force for their confidence in me!" Now I can't wait to hit the road and eventually start working on new material with the band! See you on the road!

http://www.darkfuneral.se/photogallery/df_members/df_dominator1.jpg"

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Source: darkfuneral.se
Band profile: Dark Funeral
Posted: 11.06.2007 by Megad3th | Comments (8)


Suffocation - Free Agents

Suffocation has posted the following on there official website:

Suffocation is happy to announce that we've fulfilled our contractual obligations to Relapse records and are now Free agents again. We would like to thank all on the Relapse staff for their support and efforts. We've learned valuable lessons over the past few years.

We are looking forward to what the future will bring, we have many goals and ideas in the works that will definitely make for a focused and eventful future for the band. At this point of our career the goal is to make the next steps the most important ones. Propelling the band as well as the Extreme metal genre to the next level is top priority.
It is long over due and we look forward to the challenge and opportunity to right the wrongs that has kept the genre underground and unexposed since its inception. Stay tuned.

Source: suffocation.us
Band profile: Suffocation
Posted: 07.06.2007 by Megad3th | Comments (4)


Susperia - U.S. Release Date Set

The Norwegian Melodic Band Susperia Has Posted the Following Message On There Official Website Concerning The Release Date For "CUT FROM STONE" in the U.S.

Norwegian melodic thrashers SUSPERIA have set a June 19 U.S. release date through Candlelight Records for their new studio album, "Cut from Stone". The CD was released in Europe in April, where it entered the Norwegian national chart at No. 18.

"Cut from Stone" was recorded at Strand Studio, Oslo, Norway during 2006. The mix was completed by Daniel Bergstrand (IN FLAMES, MESHUGGAH, SOILWORK) at Dug-Out Studios in Uppsala, Sweden. Production was handled by SUSPERIA and Marius Strand.

"Cut from Stone" is the follow-up to the 2004's "Unlimited", which was the band's best-selling release to date. Their first two albums were released through Nuclear Blast. "SUSPERIA subsequently issued the "Devil May Care" EP in 2005 which reached No. 19 on Norway's official "Hit List," making the band the first home-grown act in the metal genre to achieve a Top 20 hit in the country.

Due to logistical problems, SUSPERIA will no longer be part of the EDGUY North American tour, which will launch on September 11 in Hartford, Connecticut. Replacing SUSPERIA on the bill will be Bay Area thrashers LIGHT THIS CITY. The trek will also include Canada's INTO ETERNITY.

Source: susperia.net
Band profile: Susperia
Posted: 29.05.2007 by Megad3th | Comments (1)


Deicide - Part Ways With Ralph Santolla

Deicide and Ralph Santolla have mutually parted ways. A skilled guitarist, Santolla will be wished well in his future endeavors. Deicide will continue on with their new guitarist who will be named at a later date.

Deicide's latest live DVD release, 'Doomsday L.A.' is in stores now and available on Earache.com

Source: deicide.com
Band profile: Deicide
Posted: 29.05.2007 by Megad3th | Comments (15)


Monstrosity - Rhythm Guitarist Replacement

J.J. Hrubovcak (Vile, Divine Rapture) will fill in on rhythm guitar for veteran Florida extreme metallers Monstrosity for their appearance at the Fuck The Commerce festival in Germany on May 18. Other acts scheduled to appear include Sinisterand Vital Remains.

Source: masterful-magazine.com
Band profile: Monstrosity
Posted: 25.05.2007 by Megad3th | Comments (4)


Stratovarius - Guitarist Checks In From Tokyo

Stratovarius Has Wrote The Following Message On There Official Website:

Things didn't start the smoothest way at the airport. After I entered the cockpit it was evident that one engine had a small fuel leak, so they tried to fix that. It wasn't possible, so everybody back to terminal. They got another plane and we were on our way with 2.5 hours delay. The take-off was amazing. I just watched in awe while the pilots did their thing with hundreds of knobs. Some of them I knew from my simulator experiences. It was really cool to be there in both take off and landing and gave me even more confidence together with my simulator experiences that flying is a really safe way to travel.

So we arrived to Osaka at 11 in the morning, two hours later than planned. Everything is always so cool here; 5 star hotels, the schedules are always holding, people are nice and friendly and the fans shower us with gifts. It's weird, but we were here a bit more than a year ago and now we are selling more tickets even without new album.

First show went really well. We were a bit nervous because we hadn't been playing any shows in seven months, but it was just great. The place was called Big Cat and it was the second hottest club I have played in. The temperature on stage was close to 55 Celsius. Poor Jörg. Poor TK. Despite the heat, the Osaka audience once again gave us a GREAT welcome. Then after the show signed some autographs, back to hotel and to dinner with the promoter to a Korean barbeque. Jens was getting really drunk and showed his usual antics (unfortunately I didn't bring my video camera there). I don´t know what the locals think when they hear in Japanese 'I want to fuck your dog' or 'I want to shit on your ancestors,' but maybe they saw the humour. I certainly did and I can never get enough of this genius guy.

In the morning a bullet train (300 km/h) ride to Tokyo and I just came back from a radio interview with TK and I´m typing this in my room with a view to a city that is 100 km in diameter and has 17 million people. Tomorrow a new show, all okay here, hope there too."

Signing out,
Timo

Stratovarius' remaining Japanese dates are as follows:

May
24 - Tokyo, Japan at Liquid Room
25 - Tokyo, Japan at Liquid Room (Finland Fest)

Source: stratovarius.com
Band profile: Stratovarius
Posted: 25.05.2007 by Megad3th | Comments (5)


Quo Vadis - Upcoming Live Album Release

Quo Vadis has posted the following message on there official website considering the upcoming double cds live albums:

It gives us great pleasure to announce a show in Montreal at the Medley on May 12. This is our first show in our home town since the recording of the DVD 2 years ago!! Quo Vadis will share the stage with Martyr, Blinded By Faith and Endust. We are planning giant screens that will show the live performance up close as well as backstage footage in between the bands. We are also planning some special guests and are hoping to to surpass the artistic value of the DVD. We will provide additional details shortly.

Quo Vadis will also release a new CD "Live In Montreal" which will contain the audio of the DVD show. The CD will be available for the first time at the show May 12. Live in Montreal can now be pre-ordered in the merchandise section. "Live In Montreal" track list includes:

CD1:

1. Quo Vadis Homine
2. Silence Calls The Storm
3. In Contempt
4. Absolution
5. Pantheon of Tears
6. To The Bitter End
7. Carpae Deum
8. Mute Requiem

CD2:

1. In Articulo Mortis
2. Fate's Descent
3. Vital Signs
4. On The Shores Of Ithaka
5. Tunnel Effect
6. Inner Capsule
7. Dead Man's Diary
8. Ego Intuo Et Servo Te
9. Legions Of The Betrayed
10. Break The Cycle

Media apparences:

A few songs of the new CD will be played as the band interviews with the following radio stations.
April 25: 89.3 FM CISM at 21:00
May 2: 89.3 FM CISM at 23:00
May 6: 100.7 FM Bande a Part at 18:00

Source: quovadis.qc.ca
Band profile: Quo Vadis
Posted: 23.05.2007 by Megad3th | Comments (5)


Dismember - New Touring Drummer Revealed

According to Sweden's Close-Up magazine, long-running Swedish Death Metallers Dismember have tapped drummer Thomas Daun (ex-Repugnant, Insision, Subvision) for their upcoming European tour.

Dismember last month announced that it has parted ways with longtime drummer Fred Estby. "My decision to put my family in first hand makes it impossible to keep on touring and commit to the band full-time," Estby said in a statement. "I want to thank all the fans, friends, bands and all the other cool people I've met through the years and I wish Dismember all the best in the future."

Dismember is currently in the process of writing new material and "this sad loss will not interrupt any future plans in any way," the band wrote on its web site. "The commitment to keep on playing is stronger than ever!"

Dismember's latest album "The God That Never Was", was released in February 2006 via Regain Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Where Ironcrosses Grow" was once again produced by Estby at Sami Studio in Stockholm. The group's current lineup includes Matti Kärki (vocals), David Blomqvist (guitar), Martin Persson (guitar) and "newcomer" Tobias Christiansson on bass.

Source: closeupmagazine.net
Band profile: Dismember
Posted: 23.05.2007 by Megad3th | Comments (2)


Within Temptation - Remaining N. American Tour Dates

The Netherland's award-winning band Within Temptation is set to embark on their first visit to North America this May in anticipation of their U.S. debut album "The Heart Of Everything", due out on Roadrunner Records on July 24.
Exposing their music to US audiences will prove to be a new chapter for Within Temptation, as they join the Hottest Chicks Of Metal tour as direct support to fellow female metallers Lacuna Coil, along with In This Moment, Stolen Babies and Kylesa.
The Revolver Magazine sponsored tour will span throughout the US and Canada, kicking off on May 5th and running through June 7th.

Hottest Chicks In Metal Tour:

5/07 Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall
5/08 Knoxville, TN @ Blue Cats
5/09 Columbia, SC @ Headliner's, Banana Joe's
5/11 Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
5/12 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
5/13 Montreal, Quebec @ Club Soda
5/15 Quebec City, Quebec @ Theatre Imperial
5/29 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon **
5/30 Spokane, WA @ The Boulevard*
5/31 Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater
6/01 San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
6/02 West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
6/04 San Luis Obispo, CA @ Downtown Brew
6/05 Sparks, NV @ New Oasis
6/06 Magna, UT @ The Great Salt Air
6/07 Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep

* no Kylesa
** with The Gathering

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Source: within-temptation.nl
Band profile: Within Temptation
Posted: 23.05.2007 by Megad3th | Comments (0)


Ozzfest 2007 - Line Up Complete

Ozzfest alumni Static X - touring in support of their just-released album "Cannibal" - are the last band to join the Ozzfest revolution by signing on for this year's historic "Freefest." They, along with Ozzy Osbourne, Lamb Of God, Hatebreed, Lordi, Behemoth, Mondo Generator, Nile, Ankla, Circus Diablo, The Showdown, 3 Inches Of Blood, Daath, Chthonic and In This Moment, will give fans the rock experience of their lives at a price that's hard to beat. As previously announced, the ticket price for this summer's premiere touring concert festival is entirely free for fans.

The addition of Static X comes just in time for fans looking to log in for their free ticket codes to this year's "Freefest." Since Saturday, May 12 at 12 Noon (Eastern Time), ticket codes are distributed on ozzfest.com, livenation.com, monsterenergy.com, jagermusic.com and fye.com. These codes can be redeemed for tickets beginning June 12 - exactly one month before the first Ozzfest 2007 show in Seattle. Fans will return to the site where they registered or http://www.livenation.com/ozzfest, enter their code and download two tickets to the show of their choice. Note: To ensure that everyone gets the chance for free tickets, there is a limit of two tickets per customer.

The 24-city earth-pounding 12th annual Ozzfest will launch July 12 in Seattle, WA at the White River Amphitheatre. Here are the tour dates:

July 12 - White River Amphitheatre - Seattle, WA
July 14 - The Gorge - George, WA
July 17 - Sleep Train Amphitheatre - Sacramento, CA
July 19 - Shoreline Amphitheatre - Mountain View, CA
July 21 - Hyundai Pavilion - Devore, CA
July 24 - Cricket Pavilion - Phoenix, AZ
July 26 - Journal Pavilion - Albuquerque, NM
July 28 - Coors Amphitheatre - Denver, CO
July 30 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Kansas City, MO
August 2 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - San Antonio, TX
August 4 - Smirnoff Music Center - Dallas, TX
August 6 - UMB Bank Pavilion - St. Louis, MO
August 8 - Germain Amphitheatre - Columbus, OH
August 10 - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL
August 12 - Alpine Valley Music Theatre - East Troy, WI
August 14 - Verizon Wireless Music Theatre - Indianapolis, IN
August 16 - PNC Bank Arts Center - Holmdel, NJ
August 18 - New England Dodge Music Theatre - Hartford, CT
August 20 - Tweeter Center - Boston, MA
August 22 - Tweeter Center - Philadelphia, PA
August 24 - Post Gazette Pavilion - Pittsburgh, PA
August 26 - DTE Energy Music Theatre - Detroit, MI

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Source: ozzfest.com
Event: Ozzfest 2007
Posted: 23.05.2007 by Megad3th | Comments (13)