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- DUAL - COMA "Reprogrammed H.A.T.E."
On 14th January 2009 LET
THEM COME Productions released its new band which is DUAL –
COMA. Their CD, "Reprogrammed H.A.T.E.” contains their previous
material „Program H.A.T.E.”, EP „Bulletproof Heart”
and a video to the song „Bulletproof Heart”. The band's
music is thrash / death with a lot of melody. You can listen to the
sample tracks on www.myspace.com/dualcoma
The price of the CD is € 4 (+ shipping). To buy the CD visit www.let-them-come.eu
- MY FATE: Third album in the works, "Snap" single release
Feb 13th
Finnish aggressive melodic metal five-peace MY FATE are busy recording
their third full-lenght album "Room for Regret". Worldwide
digital single "Snap" will be released on Friday, February
13th. Guitarist, songwriter Jaakko Järvensivu describes:
"That song 'Snap' is rather on the aggressive side of the new album
but it's also very catchy, definitely different from anything we've
done before. 'Room for Regret' will be our most diverse album up to
date, containing the slowest and heaviest My Fate songs ever, yet also
the fastest. It's going to be a challenging and a very intense record."
Studio diary is available on the band's website: www.myfateband.net
"Room for Regret" album will be released in Finland on 6th
of May through My Fate Music, the band's own label. Distribution in
Finland will be handled by Supersounds Music. The band is currently
looking for ways to get the album released in other countries as well.
My Fate, founded in 2000, has released three four-song EP's and two
full-lenght albums. Since the beginning of their career they have gained
a lot of positive attention from both the critics and the fans, including
various "band of the month" selections and of course a number
of furious live shows.
The line-up is as follows:
Jukka Ruostila - vocals
Jaakko Järvensivu - guitars
Mikko Lehtinen - guitars
Roope Lehtinen - bass
Vilho Rajala - drums
"Snap" single cover: http://www.myfateband.net/snap_01_600x600.jpg
- EYEHATEGOD confirm headlining appearance at LA MURDERFEST 5.0!
EYEHATEGOD, ROTTEN SOUND, CRIPPLE BASTARDS, OUTLAW ORDER are the latest
bands confirmed for the 5th annual LOS ANGELES MURDERFEST, taking place
May 9th and 10th, at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, CA.
Confirmed bands so far:
EYEHATEGOD
GENERAL SURGERY
ROTTEN SOUND
CRIPPLE BASTARDS
COFFINS
MALIGNANCY
STORMCROW
GHOUL
- 16 -
LACK OF INTEREST
PHOBIA
OUTLAW ORDER
AGENDA OF SWINE
CREMATORIUM
ABYSMAL DAWN
INSANITY
BEOWULF
RESISTANT CULTURE
BRAINDRILL
VOETSEK
LANDMINE MARATHON
For more information, visit www.losangelesmurderfest.com
- Texas Rocker Tommy Bones Rattles Your Senses With New EP Release
Houston, Texas - The Texas metal music scene has never been the same
since rocker Tommy Bones hit the streets with his agressive blend of
heavy-hitting groove-metal. Now Tommy Bones has released a new self-titled
five-track EP of biting in-your-face rock, which has been garnering
praise from the music press worldwide. "Tommy Bones is a must see
- Great metal band!" recently raved the Houston Press. Tommy Bones
unique rhythm guitar style and vocals, along with his strong writing
ability, has gotten him noticed in the underground scene nationally
landing him in publications such as Revolver Magazine and other high
profile online music sites.
A native of Iowa, Tommy Bones started in 2006 as a solo project. The
guitarist/vocalist recorded a 10-song CD titled 'Scarred', which combined
a mixture of Rock, Alternative and Blues. After the CD was released
Tommy Bones began receiving substantial airplay around the world. Because
'Scarred', which is available today at iTunes, Best Buy, Amazon, Target,
etc, began selling tremendously, Tommy relocated to Dallas, Texas to
get a new band started. Consequently, Tommy’s song "Alone"
is featured on 'Dallas Rockers For Life' album, which is awareness against
drunk driving.
As of the summer of 2007 Tommy Bones, now in Houston, started writing
songs for his newly released CD EP. Going back to his roots, Tommy has
been writing heavy hitting, groove-metal songs that will grab anyone
by the balls. "When I was growing up, I was a huge Sabbath and
Ozzy fan," says Tommy. "My first song I learned to play was
'War Pigs'. There were so many bands that I thought were gods and I
emulated the way they played. Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, White Zombie
and Anthrax were the bands I wanted to be just like. But as the years
went by many other great bands came along that have inspired me as well,
such as Slipknot, Lamb of God and many others."
Here's what the press are raving about Tommy Bones:
"Tommy Bones is one of the best original metal bands to come out
of Texas since Pantera." Extreme Full Throttle Radio
"Great metal band with a groove... Tommy Bones is a success!"
Waco Tribune
With songs off the new EP like "Fight", "Burn" and
"Muderous Rage" , Tommy Bones has something to say to the
world, "Short and sweet - 'Don't take crap from anyone', explains
Tommy. "So many people never stand up for themselves, or for others.
That even goes for our nation's way of life. We need to stand up to
our own government and take back our nation. The people we have elected
as public servants have let us down and disgraced out country. I feel
the only way to secure our way of life is to join together as a nation
and take back control of our country."
Now getting Clear Channel radio play as well as airplay from several
online stations, Tommy Bones is becoming a force to be delt with in
a very aggressive metal scene. With Tommy's EP selling at iTunes, AmazonMP3,
eMusic, Napster, etc, it is clear that Tommy Bones will be around for
many years to come!
www.myspace.com/tommybonesmetal
- Javelina reveals album details for upcoming record
Philadelphia's Javelina (pronounced "ha-va-'lE-na") are preparing
their sophomore release for Translation Loss Records and will hit Chicago
this March to spend a week with Sanford Parker at Volume Studios (Pelican,
Rwake, Nachtmystium, Minsk) and will be mastered by Mick Mullin at Super
8 Studios (Intronaut, Mastodon, Fight Amp). The band will be recording
nine original tunes for their Translation Loss follow up to 2008's self-titled
release along with a Buzzv*en cover that will be featured on a upcoming
tribute record. Some song titles include... "You're Going to Hate
This", "Towers of Silence", "The Black Blizzard"
and "Stepchild".
Expect a late summer - early fall release on both cd/vinyl formats and
check in at www.myspace.com/javelinaphiladelphia
for show/tour dates and music.
What folks have said about Javelina's self titled debut:
"Pick any song in here and prepare to get torn up and bloodied.
Just like you were chewin' on cactus" 9 out of 10 - Decibel Magazine
"Bottom heavy, hands locked in the power chord position, drums
being hit like they owe the mob money, all swamp-like and sculpted into
calamitous anthems. Catchy, thrashy, old school songwriting smarts (think
Kill 'Em All) and burly rock 'n' roll (think Tragedy or The Holy Mountain)
to keep their meaty groove firmly ensconced in your memory banks"
- Metal Maniacs
"It's almost as if Buzzov*en drowned in a vat of Jack Daniels,
were resuscitated by Satan and went back to their instruments without
a change of clothes. Wait, didn't they do that anyway? The ghosts of
drug-addled Black Sabbath and Venom smile up from the deepest pit of
Hell." - Exclaim Magazine
"Strong riffs, a dual vocal attack, a thick bass with plenty of
huge chops, a generally mid-paced to up tempo structure with some great
variation within songs, some sludge laden stoner navel contemplation,
and even a few fleeting moments of melody are all present in spades
on the debut. All of these disparate elements are seamlessly woven together
to produce an excellent debut album that speaks volumes of the potential
of Javelina. Highly recommended." - Live4Metal.com
http://www.myspace.com/javelinaphiladelphia
http://www.translationloss.com
http://www.myspace.com/translationlossrecords
- FATTOOTH Self Titled Debut Album to Unleash In the US
Releases on Reversed Records on March 17th
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Make No Bones about it, Fattooth is Canada’s
premiere Kick in the face Metal/Punk crossover act. Their self-titled
debut US release will hit March 24th on Reversed Records.
With a killer stage show and biting sound, Fattooth has been tearing
a new hole in the Canadian underground scene. Eons beyond all the tired
Death metal and Grindcore acts boring the hell out of every one to the
point of suicide;... With no patience for the depressed and prozakked,....
Fattooth brings on a mix of Punk, Cock Rock and Metal roots that make
the sluts rip their shirts off and the dudes thrash their mullets.
You may be asking yourself how did this menacing quartet come to be?
The better question is how are they allowed to corrupt the youth without
consequence? We will save that for an upcoming seminar on obscenity
and censorship. Originally, it was three guys solid (Mihran Boudakian,
Hucifer and George Xipoleas), beating out sound and going deaf with
a multitude of half ass drummers in Montreal, Canada. Their work was
enough to get producer and Juno award winning engineer Rob Shallcross
(Strapping Young Lad, Gwar, Man Made Mountains, Mr. Plow etc.) interested
in the project, after having worked with the talents of Hucifer back
in grungy old Winnipeg in the late 90‘s. The guys in Montreal
sent Shallcross the material they had recorded and Hucifer started tracking
the vocals in Vancouver, between planting Trees on the West Coast of
Canada, Gene Hoglan (Death, Dethlok, Strapping Young Lad, Zimmer’s
hole) flew in, pounded out the drum tracks and ate a bunch of Sushi.
The remaining two flew in to complete the job that had been started
in Magma Studios in January 08, hence the self titled debut album.
The three discovered a suitable replacement for Gene in Costa Dimitroulis
and are currently banging out shows to sweaty, drunk, awestruck audiences.
This album will be released in the U.S in conjunction with over 40 dates
in 23 states.
Vocals: Hucifer
Guitar: George Xipoleas
Bass: Mihran Boudakian
Drums: Gene Hoglan (on album) - Costa Dimitroulis
TRACK LISTING:
1- Big Daddy
2- Rock around the world
3- High Time at low tide
4- Bacteria
5- Red neck metal head
6- Gunned by noon
7- Slave
8- Shitzami
9- The More machine
For more information click on http://www.myspace.com/fattooth
- Bass Legend BILLY SHEEHAN To Release HOLY COW
Third Solo Album on Mascot Records U.S.A - April 14th, 2009
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Legendary Bass Master Bill Sheehan is releasing
his much anticipated third solo album entitled “Holy Cow!”
on Mascot Records U.S.A. April 14th, 2009. The albums tracks showcase
Sheehan’s immense talents as both a singer/songwriter and instrumentalist.
Sheehan pulled in top-notch arsenal with guest performances by Billy
Gibbons on “A Lit’l Bit’l Do It To Ya Ev’ry
Time”, Paul Gilbert (who played with Sheehan in Mr Big) on “Dynamic
Exhilarator”, Dug Pinnick (Kings-X) on the song “Turning
Point” as well as Ray Luzier on drums and shred master Tony MacAlpine.
Sheehan has played over 4,000 gigs with a career that includes stints
with Talas, David Lee Roth, Mr Big, and Steve Vai. Voted the "Best
Rock Bass Player" 5 times in Guitar Player magazines Readers Poll,
an honor which placed Sheehan in their "Gallery of Greats"
(alongside Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney, Geddy Lee and Eddie Van Halen
to name but a few). With cumulative sales of over 4 million records
in his career, Billy Sheehan has made the album his fans have been waiting
for, over the top playing with strong songs.
Sheehan continues to stretch the boundaries of the bass guitar while
showcasing his immense talent as a guitarist (Baritone 12 string and
6 string guitars) and singer. Look for a Billy Sheehan solo tour to
promote this album in the very near future.
"Holy Cow" track listing:
01. In A Week Or Two (I'll Give It Back To You)
02. Dynamic Exhilarator
03. A Lit'l Bit'l Do It To 'Ya Ev'ry Time
04. A Bloodless Casualty
05. Make It To Another Day (I Keep Rolling On My Way)
06. Another Broken Promise
07. Just Another Humanoid
08. Turning Point
09. Two People Can Keep A Secret (If One Of Them Is Dead)
10. Theme From An Imaginary Science Fiction
11. Cell Towers
For more information go to www.billysheehan.com
or www.myspace.com/billysheehan
- PILGRIMZ (DK) CONFIRM HULTSFRED FESTIVAL
Today, Pilgrimz was announced for another big festival: Hultsfred Festival.
The festival takes place 8-11 July 2009 and will also feature bands
like Dropkick Murphys (US), The Killers (US), The Madness (UK), Sonic
Syndicate (S) and many more.
Besides Hultfred Festival, Pilgrimz will also appear live at:
20 Feb, By:larm Festival (N)
10-22 Mar, ”The Way Of All Flesh Tour” w. GOJIRA –
All UK dates
13 June, Waldrock Festival (NL) w. Motorhead, Trivium + more
26 June, Metaltown (S) w. Marilyn Manson, Disturbed, Trivium, Bring
Me The Horizon etc.
29 July, Putte I Parken Festival (S) w. Iggy & The Stooges, Millencolin,
Sonic Syndicate + more
Find more Pilgrimz news at: www.myspace.com/pilgrimz
Hultsfred Festival: www.rockparty.se
- Prog-Metal Band JAW to Release in the U.S.A.
SWINGS HUMANS on Reversed Records - March 24th, 2009
"JAW has progressive elements similar to that of Tool, but enough
thunderous metal action to make them all their own" - James Korba,
Stylus Magazine.
"JAW mixes the experimentation of Tool with a bit of death metal
and prog rock"
- Mike Warkentin, Uptown Magazine.
Hollywood, CA – Canadian Prog-Metal band JAW is releasing their
sophomore album SWINGS HUMANS on Reversed Records on March 24th, 2009.
Their efforts to unify musical experimentation and a message of personal
evolution, is clearly in evidence on an absolutely meticulously crafted
eight-song affair.
JAW is power, an unrestrained force possessing an unorthodox songwriting
style. Fearlessly they innovate as they push for change. JAW is an inherent
talent, a creative David in world of conformist Goliaths.
JAW formed in 2001 when vocalist Emmanuel Olarewaju and guitarist Jason
Dokken met through serendipity at a music store in their hometown of
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. After months of searching for individuals
who shared in their creative vision, Olarewaju and Dokken recruited
bassist Pablo Riedel and drummer Kevin Kornelsen. On July 17th 2001,
JAW began. Within a few months of forming, the quartet had written a
solid set of songs. These songs only scratched the surface of JAW's
potential.
JAW recorded their first EP in November 2002. With EP in hand JAW began
tirelessly touring the frigid western Canadian plains through to the
eastern coast, while periodically dipping into Minnesota and North Dakota.
JAW's live performance impressed to such an extent that within a year
the group had sold enough albums to garner a strong following nationwide.
JAW entered The Space Behind A Garage Studios in Winnipeg, Manitoba
with producer/engineer Rob Shallcross (Strapping Young Lad, Gwar, Townsend
Band, Darkest Hour, Threat Signal) to record SWINGS HUMANS'. The result
of this collaboration is of brutality and peace conveyed through movements,
from the grandeur of its mountain tops to the voids of its valleys.
Soulful, poetic, graceful and mighty, JAW's SWINGS HUMANS reinvents
what metal is and can be.
JAW is:
Emmanuel Olarewaju: Vocals
Jason Dokken: Guitar
Pablo Riedel: Bass
Kevin Kornelsen: Drums
For more information go to www.myspace.com/jawband
or www.reversedrecords.com
- Candlelight signs Susperia
Candlelight today confirms the worldwide signing of Norway's Susperia.
Currently finishing work on their fifth album, the band recently announced
a string of early spring UK dates that will kick off what is expected
to be a busy year for the popular Norwegian metal band. "Ten years
and still the same five guys," exclaims vocalist Athera of the
band's long commitment to their music. "We have worked nearly two
years on this material, perfecting it for your pleasure and our devoted
fans. It will take you back to the early days with melancholic riffing
and dark emotional vocals. It's a perfect blend of everything Susperia
has been and become."
"A blend of thrash metal drawing on influences that include Sepultura,
Anthrax, and Testament," says Allmusic.com of Susperia's now highly
regarded sound. The popular music portal continues its early 2005 review
noting "their songs are melodic yet intense and forceful, and shredding
guitars are the rule." Formed in 1998 by drummer Tjodalv (then
of Dimmu Borgir) and guitarist Cyrus (then of Satyricon/Old Man’s
Child), the band released their debut, Predominance, via Nuclear Blast
in 2001. The band's much-acclaimed second album, Vindication, followed
in 2003. Signing with Norwegian-based Tabu Records (with release in
the US via Candlelight Records) in 2004, the band released their third
album, Unlimited, later that year. Brave Words Bloody Knuckles called
the album, "a scorcher from start to finish, on par with Testament
classic The Gathering."
A powerful live act, the band has consistently remained focused to the
live arena. With numerous high profile support, headline and festival
appearances, one of the band's most cherished experiences thus far remains
supporting the newly reformed Testament in late 2005. The dates would
culminate in the release of the band's Norwegian charting mini-album
Devil May Care. Work on their fourth album, Cut From Stone, would see
out the end of the year. Unfortunately due to financial constraints
two tries to visit the US to support the Daniel Bergstrand-produced
album during 2007/08 would set back the album’s overall sales
target but the band remained committed. Touring Europe, including numerous
dates with W.A.S.P, the band's ambitions stayed and continue to remain
in tact. "We now have the backing of one label worldwide and this
is going to make life easier for us," says bassist Memnock. "We
hope that finally we get to play to our American fans."
Susperia's still untitled label debut is expected for release early
summer. Recorded in Norway it was mixed at Studio Fredman in Sweden.
Susperia currently includes guitarists Cyrus and Elvorn, bassist Memnock,
with drummer Tjodalv and vocalist Athera.
http://www.susperia.net
http://www.myspace.com/susperiafans
http://www.candlelightrecordsusa.com
http://www.myspace.com/candlelightusa
- TENEBRYS releases “Tetric Whistles of Matinta Perera”
video
- The brazilian doomsters of TENEBRYS released a video for “Tetric
Whistles of Matinta Perera”, recorded live in Teatro Margarida
Schivazappa. It's an unreleased song which will be featured in the band's
next album, the follow-up to "Mundano" EP, released last year.
In the next few months Tenebrys will release new videos which together
will form an entire show in VCD format. Updates will be available in
the band's page at MySpace and YouTube at www.youtube.com/tenebrysband
and www.myspace.com/tenebrysband
Check out “Tetric Whistles of Matinta Perera” at www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w4E1D8ERCc
Metal Brasil - Support the brazilian metal scene
info@emanuelseagal.com
www.myspace.com/metalbrasil
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- MARAZENE: Drummer, KRISTOPHER 'KRISTOV' KEMP, Loses Battle With Cancer
Kristov, drummer and a founder of Chicago's very own MARAZENE has passed
away due to complications with his fight with cancer.
Kristov's friend and bandmate DieTrich Thrall wrote an impromptu obituary
which has been posted on the bands Myspace page: www.Myspace.com/Marazene
and the text of which follows:
On Monday, January 26th, Kristopher Kemp passed away due to complications
from his fight against cancer. He was 34.
Kristopher Kemp was born on October, 28th 1974. He spent most of his
early years in the Naperville, IL area and attended Naperville High
School.
KRISTOV, as he was known to his friends and fans, was a founding member
of Chicago's MARAZENE, whose accomplishments include the soundtrack
to the MATRIX: Revolutions and MATRIX: Recalibrated, as well as one
self-released album, 'MachiNation'. Kristov participated in multiple
National tours with MARAZENE from 2006-2007 and appeared in several
videos for the band. [ which are posted on the bands youtube channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/marazenemachine
]
Kristov also toured Nationally with New York's BILE in 2002.
Kristov was first diagnosed with intestinal cancer in May 2006 and had
surgery to remove a cancerous growth and numerous lymph nodes followed
by chemotherapy for much of the remainder of the year. Despite the intensive
treatment, he continued to perform with Marazene as they toured the
Midwest and Nationally with such acts as MUSHROOMHEAD, PSYCLON NINE,
DEADSTAR ASSEMBLY, and THE HUMAN ABSTRACT.
Kristov is survived by his parents, John and Marcia Kemp, his sister
Erin Kemp, his nephew Liam, and his dog Petunia. Another dog, Schmoo,
who recently passed away is looking forward to hanging out with Kristov
once again as they both wait patiently for all his friends in this life
to join him sometime in the future.
The following information re: Memorial services has been provided by
the Kemp family:
Thursday,January 29th 5:30-8:00pm
Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home
44 South Mill Street
Naperville, Illinois 60540
Phone: (630) 355-0213
Everyone is welcome to attend.
- CORMORANT Announce Tracklisting for "METAZOA"
San Francisco, California-based progressive black metal act CORMORANT
have just announced the track listing for their upcoming full-length
album, Metazoa. The album was recorded and produced by Billy Anderson
(NEUROSIS, MELVINS, SLEEP, PRIMORDIAL) at Sharkbite Studios and mixed
by Justin Weis (HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE, LUDICRA, SLOUGH FEG) at Traxworx
Studios.
CORMORANT's sound is rooted in black/death metal and built upon forward-thinking,
neoclassically-influenced arrangements. They combine the folk-tinged
atmospheres of Agalloch with straight-up heavy metal thunder, the expansiveness
of post-rock, and the progressive blackness of latter-day Enslaved.
Drawing from a vast range of influences that both span the metal spectrum
and venture far outside of it, and armed with a flawless new record,
CORMORANT are poised to become leaders in the modern-day experimental
metal scene. Metazoa is just the beginning.
Track listing for Metazoa
1) Scavengers Feast
2) Uneasy Lies the Head
3) Salt of the Earth
4) Blood on the Cornfields
5) Hanging Gardens
6) The Crossing
7) Hole in the Sea
8) The Emigrant's Wake
9) Sky Burial
10) Voices of the Mountain
For more information and band updates, be sure to stop by CORMORANT's
page on Myspace.
- EX DEO to film "Romulus" Video!
EX DEO, the band featuring KATAKLYSM frontman Maurizio Iacono, have
recruited renowned director Stanimir "Staca" Lukic (MOONSPELL,
KAMELOT, DEATHSTARS, TYPE O NEGATIVE) to film the music video for the
title track of the debut album titled "Romulus". The clip
will be filmed in early March in Belgrade, Serbia where the magic of
Rome will be recreated.
Commented Maurizio Iacono: "I wanted the ideal person to bring
this concept to life and we felt Staca's plan to do it was the right
one. What better place to capture it then Europe itself?! Staca's work
is nothing short of phenomenal and I can’t wait to unleash the
past fury of Rome on the world!"
Maurizio and company are currently locked in the compounds of JFD Studio's
in Canada with producer J-f Dagenais (KATAKLYSM, MISERY INDEX, DESPISED
ICON, MALEVOLENT CREATION) working on their epic debut.
Nuclear Blast records has tentatively set a Summer release date for
“Romulus”.
- Lecherous Nocturne - new album out now; US tour approaches
Perseverance. Determination. Integrity - Three words that unmistakably
describe South Carolina's Lecherous Nocturne. Formed by guitarists Kreishloff,
Chris Lollis and vocalist Hohenstein, the group has ignored every musical
trend that has sprung up around them for nearly a decade, all the while
building on and refining their sound through two critically hailed releases
- 2003's self-titled EP, 2006's debut full-length Adoration of the Blade
(Deepsend Records) and their intense, relentless live shows.
Throughout their tenure, this extreme-metal entity has endured hardships
that would cripple or even kill most bands. Numerous bass and drummer
changes, label shifts, a 1500 mile relocation, and even having everything
they owned on tour, including their touring vehicle, stolen from them
in 2007. And still... they persevere.
In 2008, fueled by theft, and an overwhelming urge to break from obscurity,
the band entered Soundlab Studio in Columbia, SC to record The Age of
Miracles Has Passed, out now on Unique Leader Records. Absolutely the
band's most defining record to date, TAOMHP is filled with the trademark
Lecherous speed, intelligence, and technicality, while building upon
the brutality with refined vocals and infectious hooks certain to appeal
to longtime fans of LN, as well as a legion of new ones to come.
Lecherous Nocturne are preparing to assault the US on the upcoming Metal
Maniacs sponsored Grind Your Mind 2009 tour beginning late February
alongside Embryonic Devourment and Sol Asunder, with more live dates
and tour action to be announced soon.
Lecherous Nocturne live:
2/20/2009 Ground Zero - Spartanburg, SC
Grind Your Mind tour 2009
2/27/2009 The Black Castle - Los Angeles, CA
2/28/2009 The Metaphor Cafe - Escondido, CA
3/01/2009 The Sets - Tempe, AZ
3/02/2009 The Compound - Albuquerque, NM
3/03/2009 Chic's Billiards - El Paso, TX
3/04/2009 Reno's Chop Shop - Dallas, TX
3/05/2009 Jet Lounge - Houston, TX
3/06/2009 Dragon's Den - New Orleans, LA
3/07/2009 Brass Mug - Tampa, FL
3/08/2009 The Dungeon - Orlando, FL
3/09/2009 Lenny's Bar - Atlanta, GA
3/10/2009 The Talking Head - Baltimore, MD
3/11/2009 The Khyber - Philadelphia, PA
3/12/2009 The Smiling Moose - Pittsburgh, PA
3/13/2009 Melody Inn - Indianapolis, IN
3/14/2009 The Metal Shaker - Chicago, IL
3/15/2009 Big V’s - St. Paul, MN
3/16/2009 Boobie Trap Bar - Topeka, KS
3/17/2009 The Funhouse - Denver, CO
3/18/2009 Club Vegas - Salt Lake City, UT
3/19/2009 The Gusto Bar - Boise, ID
3/20/2009 The Comet Tavern - Seattle, WA
3/21/2009 The Red Room - Portland, OR
http://www.myspace.com/lecherousnocturne
http://www.uniqueleader.com
http://www.myspace.com/uniqueleaderrecords
- THE HAUNTED entire gig tonight to be streamed live!
In support of their much-lauded new album “Versus” Sweden’s
thrash innovators THE HAUNTED are currently touring Europe with All
That Remains. The band’s upcoming sold out show tonight in Hamburg
(Germany) will be broadcasted live at www.ligx.de
and www.metal-hammer.de,
see below for the exact stage times and enjoy!
29.01.2009 - Deadlock, THE HAUNTED, All That Remains live @ Hamburg,
Knust
20.00-20:30 Deadlock
20:50-21:50 The Haunted
22:10-23:10 All That Remains
For songs, videos and more info on THE HAUNTED visit www.myspace.com/thehaunted!
See them live on the following dates:
THE HAUNTED co-headlining tour 2009 with ALL THAT REMAINS:
29 Jan DE - Hamburg, Knust
04 Feb DK - Copenhagen, Pumpehuset
05 Feb DE - Berlin, Magnet
06 Feb DE - Leipzig, Conne Island
07 Feb CZ - Prague, Abaton
08 Feb AT - Wien, Arena
10 Feb IT - Milan, Zoe Club
11 Feb CH - Winterthur, Salzhaus
12 Feb DE - Trier, Exhaus
13 Feb NL - Amsterdam, Melkweg
14 Feb FR - Paris, Noveau Casino
15 Feb B - Brussels, AB Box
27 Feb SE - Umea, House Of Metal Festival (with Opeth, Mustasch)
SPAIN MINI-TOUR 2009
Mar 20 ES - Madrid, Sala Heineken
Mar 21 ES - Bilbao, Sala RockStar Live
Mar 22 ES - Barcelona, Sala Apolo 2
Mar 27 TUR – Istanbul, Bronx Club / Uni Rock Festival
Mar 28 GR – Thessaloniki, Principal Club
Mar 29 GR – Athens, Fuzz Club
US & CANADA TOUR 2009
with Nachtmystium, Kylesa, Intronaut
Apr 02 - Pomona, CA, The Glasshouse
Apr 03 - Hollywood, CA, The Key Club
Apr 04 - San Francisco, CA, Slim's
Apr 05 - Portland, OR, Hawthorne Theater
Apr 06 - Seattle, WA, Neumo's
Apr 07 - Vancouver, BC, Commodore Ballroom
Apr 08 - Calgary, AB, The Warehouse
Apr 09 - Edmonton, AB, Starlite Ballroom
Apr 11 - Winnipeg, MB, Royal Albert
Apr 12 - St. Paul, MN, Station 4
Apr 13 - Mokena, IL, The Pearl Room
Apr 14 - Detroit, MI, Majestic Theatre
Apr 15 - Toronto, ON, Opera House
Apr 16 - Montreal, QC, Le Medley
Apr 17 - Worcester, MA, The Palladium
Apr 18 - Westchester, PA, The Note
Apr 19 - New York, NY, BB King's Blues Club
Apr 21 - Millvale, PA, Mr. Small's
Apr 22 - Springfield, VA, Jaxx
Apr 23 - Raleigh, NC, Volume 11
Apr 24 - Atlanta, GA, The Masquerade
THE HAUNTED @ Festivals 2009
Aug 13 - 15 DE - Dinkelsbühl, Summer Breeze Festival
Aug 14 - 16 DE - Derby, Bloodstock Open Air
Also visit:
www.the-haunted.com
www.myspace.com/thehaunted
http://ecard.centurymedia.com/thehaunted_versus/
- KYPCK photos & video footage from Moscow available!
Russia's Darkside e-zine has posted high-quality photos and video footage
of Russian-singing Finnish doom act KYPCK's January 17, 2009 concert
at club Tochka in Moscow www.darkside.ru/report/3671
More photos of the Moscow concert can be found at
http://musica.mustdie.ru/ru/galleries/1/286/
A live clip of KYPCK performing the song “Demon” can be
watched here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC7Aydl_uqM
According to Sami Lopakka it was a truly fantastic experience: "It
was overwhelming how warm their welcome was to our cold music. Kypck
has found its home, and we are already looking forward to going back
to Russia."
KYPCK ("Kursk" in the western alphabet) feature former Sentenced
guitarist Sami Lopakka, former Sentenced bassist Sami Kukkohovi live
on guitar, vocalist E. Seppänen, bassist J. T. Ylä-Rautio
and renowned producer Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, Apocalyptica, Sentenced,
etc.), who plays drums in the band under the name K. H. M. Hiilesmaa.
KYPCK's debut album, "Cherno", was originally released through
the Finnish label UHO Production and despite the album's crushing, doomy
nature and Russian lyrics went straight to No. 11 on the Finnish chart.
Century Media Records released the album worldwide in summer 2008.
The official video clip for the song “1917” can be watched
here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m859RKTue8&feature=channel_page
For more info on KYPCK visit the following websites:
www.myspace.com/kypck
http://kypck-doom.com
- FIREWIND confirmed to tour UK with Stratovarius!
Greek melodic metal outfit FIREWIND has been extremely busy touring
worldwide in 2008 while delivering their much-lauded “The Premonition”
album as well as their first ever DVD release “Live Premonition”.
In 2009, the band will continue to please its dedicated fan-base and
mainman Gus G is glad to give you the following update on FIREWINDs
upcoming activities:
“Even though we toured the UK hard in 2008 and are still planning
to kick some serious ass @ the Hellfire Festival next month, when the
opportunity came to do this tour with STRATOVARIUS, we just couldn't
say no.
UK and Ireland have turned out to be some of the best places on earth
for FIREWIND when it comes to our ever growing fanbase and on how dedicated
our fans are in these countries. Teaming up with STRATOVARIUS makes
this such a killer package. They are a band with quality, catchy melodic
songs and a high level of musicianship. They are pioneers in their genre.
They are definitely a band that has inspired us and we are honoured
to share the same stage with them!!
So what can you expect from FIREWIND on this one? a) your face melted
by our Metal, b) a different setlist, and c) maybe even an exclusive
brand new track? See you out there very soon!”
See below for all upcoming live dates:
FIREWIND live
21.02.2009 London (UK) - Hellfire Festival
Supporting Stratovarius
15.05.2009 Wolverhampton (UK) – Wulfrun Hall
16.05.2009 Nottingham (UK) – Rock City
17.05.2009 Glasgow (UK) - Cathouse
18.05.2009 London (UK) – Islington O2 Academy
20.05.2009 Dublin (IE) - Button Factory
FIREWIND @ Summer Festivals 2009
29.05.2009 Gelsenkirchen (D) – Rock Hard Festival
26.06.2009 Dessel (B) - Graspop Metal Meeting
14.08.2009 Dinkelsbühl (D) - Summer Breeze Festival
…more dates to follow soon…
For more info on FIREWIND, video clips, songs and much more visit www.myspace.com/firewind
or www.firewind.gr
!
Check out “Angels Forgive Me” (taken from the main show
of the “Live Premonition” DVD) at www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q1AUVk3FlI
- WOLF launch new video for "Voodoo" at MySpace!
Sweden’s masters of kick-ass heavy metal WOLF are about to return
in full metallic glory with their brand-new album “Ravenous”.
As the first promo clip for this stunning new effort WOLF now proudly
present you their brand-new video for the song “Voodoo”,
the band states:
“Both the song and the video has that dark imagery that WOLF fans
know and love. Having these brilliant voodoo-kids in the video along
with the spiders and other creatures of the night, we think we really
hit the spot with this one. Working with Owe Lingwall again was also
a delight. We really love how it turned out and we can't wait to bring
this song to our live-set.”
Check it out NOW at www.myspace.com/wolfheavymetal
“Ravenous” also features guest appearances by Hank Shermann
(Force of Evil, Mercyful Fate) and Marc Boals (ex-Malmsteen). The fierce
and bloody artwork was once again created by long time cover artist
Thomas Holm (Mercyful Fate).
Topped off by the phenomenal production by Roy Z (Bruce Dickinson, Judas
Priest) “Ravenous” promises a heavy metal delicacy par excellence!
“Ravenous” will be released on February 23, 2009 (Europe)
and March 24, 2009 (US) – rest assured, real metal is back with
a vengeance!
Visit WOLF online:
www.myspace.com/wolfheavymetal
www.youtube.com/axemanwolf
- THE AGONIST post two new songs at re-vamped Myspace site;
Canada’s most exciting female fronted export, THE AGONIST, strikes
back with their second full length, “Lullabies For The Dormant
Mind“, combining raw, driving shreds with pure technicality, topped
off with sexy Alissa White-Gluz’s brutal growls as well as dramatically
melodic clean vocals, taking THE AGONIST to a new level of musical grandeur.
As a first impression of this magnificent effort, the two brand-new
tracks “The Tempest (The Siren's Song; The Banshee's Cry)”
and “Martyr Art” have just been posted at the band’s
freshly pimped Myspace site, check them out at
www.myspace.com/theagonist
The quintet, born in 2004, covers a wide range of styles from classical
to black metal. Their debut album, “Once Only Imagined”
(2007), caught the eyes and ears of many musicians and music fans alike,
and their sophomore album, “Lullabies for the Dormant Mind”,
set to be released on February 23, 2009 (Europe) and March 10, 2009
(USA), will once again prove the diverse talents of these young musicians.
The a cappella version of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake is only one
example of the band’s musical abilities as it impressively exhibits
Alissa’s mind blowingly wide range of vocal skills and professionalism
as a singer.
Produced by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy, Mythosis), "Lullabies
for the Dormant Mind" exposes new facets of the band and touches
upon classical, jazz, opera, grindcore, thrash and black metal influences
in a complete metal opus. Following a dark, twisted yet beautiful, surrealist
visual concept from Natalie Shau once again, THE AGONIST have created
an uncomfortable yet addictive setting for their metal. “Lullabies
For The Dormant Mind” promises to turn heads with its daring mix
of moods and styles – a challenging album well ahead of its time!
Also visit:
www.theagonist.net
- ARCHITECTS "Hollow Crown“ delayed outside of UK!
Due to logistical problems at distribution the European release of ARCHITECTS’
“Hollow Crown” will be postponed to end of February! This
is just outside of the UK though. Everybody is incredibly sorry for
this.
The new release dates are as follows:
GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / BENELUX / ITALY: Friday, February
20, 2009.
FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / NORWAY / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, February
23, 2009.
SPAIN / PORTUGAL: Tuesday, February 24, 2009.
SWEDEN / FINLAND / HUNGARY: Wednesday, February 25, 2009.
However, ARCHITECTS’ fans in the UK are the lucky winners, as
the UK only Digipak (strictly limited incl. exclusive artwork and bonus
track) is available as of Monday, January 26th! It is a limited, UK
only edition though, so be quick to grab a copy before the jewelcase
will be available later on.
This week’s Kerrang! (UK) has awarded “Hollow Crown”
critical acclaim:
“A carefully layered and brilliantly crafted work, this is the
sound of a band unwilling to settle for second place, uncompromising
in their approach.” (KKKKK, lead review Kerrang!)
In April the band will tour the mainland with Comeback Kid on their
“Through The Noise” tour:
Comeback Kid
ARCHITECTS (rotating slot)
Misery Signals (rotating slot)
Bane (rotating slot)
Outbreak
10.04.2009 (I) Cesena - Vidia Club
11.04.2009 (CH) Will - Remise, Dance Of Days Fest
12.04.2009 (A) Vienna - Arena
13.04.2009 (D) Munich - Feierwerk
14.04.2009 (D) Cologne - Essigfabrik
15.04.2009 (D) Karlsruhe - Substage
16.04.2009 (D) Muenster - Sputnikhalle
17.04.2009 (D) Leipzig - Conne Island
18.04.2009 (B) Meerhout - Groezrock Fest
19.04.2009 (NL) Haarlem - Patronaat
Visit ARCHITECTS online:
http://www.myspace.com/architectsuk
http://ilovearchitects.blogspot.com
http://youtube.com/wearearchitect
- TONY DANZA TAPDANCE EXTRAVAGANZA HITS THE ROAD WITH THE FACELESS
AND MISERY INDEX!!
Bottle of whiskey in one hand, sawed-off shotgun in the other, Tennessee’s
Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza is locked and loaded for the “Patrons
of Destruction” tour.
Jim Beam coursing through its veins, TDTDE hits the road for a brief
set of South Western dates, joining The Faceless and Misery Index:
2/21-Fayetteville, NC @ Jester's Pub
2/22-Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
2/23-Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
2/24-Nashville, TN @ The Muse
2/25-St. Louis, MO @ Pop's
2/26-Little Rock, AR @ The Village
2/27-Dallas, TX @ The Max
2/28-Houston, TX @ Java Jazz Freezer Fest
3/01-Austin, TX @ Emo's
3/02-Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
3/03-Abilene, TX @ The Key
3/04-El Paso, TX @ Chic’s
3/06-Palmdale, CA @ The Crossing
Check out the TDTDE MySpace for rockin’ tunes:
http://www.myspace.com/tonydanzatapdanceextravaganza
Exclusive tracks from members of the Black Market Activities family
now on the MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/blackmarketactivities
- WACKEN OPEN AIR 2009
Confirmed Bands:
Amon Amarth, Axel Rudi Pell, Bullet for my Valentine, Callejon, Cathedral,
DragonForce, Einherjer, Epica, GWAR, HammerFall, In Extremo, In Flames,
Kampfar, Kingdom of Sorrow, Korpiklaani, Machine Head, Motoerhead, Napalm
Death, Nevermore, Volbeat, Testament, Tristania, Turisas, Walls of Jericho
uvm.
New Merchandise at Metaltix
All articles are available at www.metaltix.com
Info at www.wacken.com
andwww.metaltix.com
- Vader to headline Deathfest!
DEATHFEST fans will be treated to a special one-two: legends VADER will
fly in for a rare headline set while grind monsters LENG TCH'E invade
for their first ever UK shows.
Glasgow's own BLACK SUN will also join what promises to be the filthiest
day of music to ever disturb Leeds come Sunday May 3rd, at Leeds University
Union.
Festival director Gavin McInally said: "It's becoming a real beast
of a lineup! "Vader laying waste to Deathfest will be a true sight
to behold, and with Leng Tch'e making their first ever trip across and
the filthy noise of Black Sun disturbing punters, fans can expect a
real treat. "We've still got a couple of cats in the bag so we're
not done yet...Watch this space!"
Previously confirmed bands are: ORIGIN, AKERCOCKE, BENEDICTION, DESECRATION,
THE ROTTED, DAM, INFECTED DISARRAY, INGESTED and RETH.
Tickets are only £19.50 and are available from http://www.leedstickets.com/
, http://www.ticketline.co.uk/
and http://www.seetickets.co.uk/
Also on sale in Leeds at stores including Crash and Jumbo.
For more information visit: www.deathfest.co.uk
or www.myspace.com/ukdeathfest
- Re-release of debut album Satrap and more
From January 1st 2009 all rights concerning the two first Gaia Epicus
albums now belongs to Thomas Chr Hansen (Gaia Epicus) and Epicus Records.
This means that the former label can no longer sell or distribute any
music from Gaia Epicus. Since there has been a high demand for these
albums and especially the debut album "Satrap", and it's been
very hard to find for people who wants to buy them we have good news
for you now.
In 2009 both albums are due for a Re-Release through Epicus Records.
First up will be the debut album "Satrap" witch is set to
be re-released this spring. The album will have a bonus track called
"7th. Millennium" and the cd cover picture will have the new
band logo. Also the cd booklet will have some new artwork. First release
of the album "Satrap" was back in 2003.
Second re-release will be "Symphony of glory" witch was released
in 2005. The cover picture will have the new band logo and the album
might also have a bonus track.
Album covers with new logos:
Satrap
Symphony of glory
Gaia Epicus Released their fourth album in December 2008 and it's called
"Damnation". The new album have had some great feedback like
on all other albums. The band did "Damnation Tour pt.1" before
Christmas and are now looking for shows to put on the "Damnation
Tour pt.2". Please contact if your are interested.
Best Metal Regards
Thomas
www.gaia-epicus.com
- my band
www.epicusrecords.com
- my label
www.thomashansen.info
- my personal
www.myspace.com/gaiaepicus
www.myspace.com/epicusrecords
www.myspace.com/thomas_chr_hansen
- PILGRIMZ team up with GOJIRA to destroy the UK!
It’s official!
Pilgrimz will be supporting Gojira in the United Kingdom during their
“The Way Of All Flesh Tour” in March 2009!
GOJIRA - THE WAY OF ALL FLESH TOUR – UK DATES:
10-Mar UK Leeds Cockpit - supporting GOJIRA
11-Mar UK Birmingham Barfly - supporting GOJIRA
12-Mar UK Glasgow classic grand- supporting GOJIRA
13-Mar UK Sheffield corporation- supporting GOJIRA
14-Mar IE Dublin Whelans- supporting GOJIRA
15-Mar IE Belfast limelight- supporting GOJIRA
17-Mar UK Stoke Sugarmill- supporting GOJIRA
18-Mar UK Norwich Waterfront- supporting GOJIRA
19-Mar UK Portsmouth Wedgewood arms- supporting GOJIRA
20-Mar UK Oxford Academy 2- supporting GOJIRA
21-Mar UK Bristol Academy- supporting GOJIRA
22-Mar UK London Underworld- supporting GOJIRA
Comment from vocalist Max Vegas: “No need to say that the expression
of Gojira is unique and that the band is one of Europe’s leading
metal bands. However, I think their fans will like us a lot. Even though
our metal is more rock ‘n roll inspired, it’s still our
own dirty unique expression and we can’t wait to destroy the UK!”
Besides supporting Gojira in the United Kingdom, Pilgrimz will also
appear on these festivals:
By:larm Festival (N) 20th Feb
Waldrock Festival (NL) 13th June w. Motorhead, Trivium + more
Putte I Parken Festival (S) 29 July w. Millencolin, Sonic Syndicate,
Iggy & The Stooges + more
(More festivals to be announced soon)
Pilgrimz released their debut album “Boar Riders” 23rd June,
2008 in Europe through I Scream Records (Agnostic Front, Madball etc.).
The band has since then played Roskilde Festival, Loud From The South,
Spot Festival and MTV Headbangers Ball Tour along with Mercenary and
Raunchy and most recent signed worldwide deals with The Agency Group
and EMI Music Publishing.
More info:
www.myspace.com/pilgrimz
- LOTHLÖRYEN announces "In the Name of Tolkien - Folk Metal
Tour 2009"
- The brazilian heavy/folk metal act LOTHLÖRYEN is preparing to
hit the road with a tour to promote their new album, entitled "Some
Ways Back No More", released in Brazil through Die Hard Records.
The tour, entitled "In The Name of Tolkien - Folk Metal Tour 2009",
will begin in March and will be a true "bard's alliance" and
will feature the support act SkaldicSoul, which will be promoting their
album "Paths In The Highland", and also Blind Guardian Cover
Union, a band formed by members of both bands with the vocalists Daniel
Felipe and Rogério Malgor, who have a tone of voice similar to
Hansi Kürsch.
About the tour, Leko Soares, Lothlöryen's guitarist, comments:
"Everything began after our first show to promote "Some Ways..."
last year, when we became friends of SkaldicSoul. The affinity of both
bands and the love shared for Tolkien's works, folk metal, and Blind
Guardian, made us to search the ways to make the project of a conceptual
tour to work. We hope that the producers embrace the idea and help us
to bring Tolkien and metal to many places as possible."
There are plans of including booths for RPG, mediaeval culture and local
Tolkien communities on the shows. People who have interest to book dates
should send an e-mail to bardsalliance@yahoo.com.br
More information about Lothlöryen and also samples of their new
albuma re available at www.myspace.com/lothloryenband
Lothlöryen
contato@lothloryen.net
www.lothloryen.net
www.myspace.com/lothloryenband
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