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October 11th, 2007	Zonaria Unleash New Music Video And E-Card! ZONARIA UNLEASH MUSIC VIDEO AND NEW SONG VIA ECARD Swedish death metallers ZONARIA have posted the music video for their first single “The Armageddon Anthem.” Filmed by Standard Film Team, the video was shot in the biggest crane factory in Scandinavia. Additionally, ZONARIA's E-card, which can be viewed at http://label.pivotalalliance.com/artists/zonaria/ecard/, features a brand new song from Infamy and The Breed entitled “The Black Omen,” alongside new band photos with new bassist Marcus Åkebo and bonus material, of which includes footage of the band recording Infamy And The Breed. Infamy And The Breed will be released on September 3 (U.K.), September 4 (North America), and September 7 (rest of Europe) through Pivotal Rockordings. The CD was recorded by Per Nilsson (SCAR SYMMETRY) and mixed & mastered by Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY) at Black Lounge Studios in Gälve, Sweden. Alexi Front CMO/Publicity/Marketing/A&R PIVOTAL ROCKORDINGS LLC (Record Label) http://label.pivotalalliance.com/ http://www.myspace.com/pivotalrockordings DEVILISH IMPRESSIONS reveal new songs' titles plus more details on the upcoming album!!! New live video on youtube.com! Devilish Impressions' new opus called "DIABOLICANOS – Act III: Armageddon" has just been mastered by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio in Germany (Rotting Christ, Belphegor, Sinister, Krisiun, Legion Of The Damned etc.). Label; CONQUER RECORDS UK www.CONQUERREC.com or www.CONQUERRECORDS.co.uk Here you have a full list of the new tracks: I – T.H.O.R.N.S. II – Rex Inferni III - The Word was made flesh turned into Chaos again IV - I am the son of God V - Tales of Babylon's Whore VI - Diabolicanos VII - Natas Ro Dog On Si Ereht (Of plagues and blasphemy) VIII - Har-Magedon IX - Mass for the Dead We are looking for live shows and tours for Devilish Impressions and if you are able to help us please get in contact with us at podol@conquerrec.com Moreover, as we've already informed – there are special guests' appearances on the album, namely Szymon Czech of NYIA who came up with a great guitar solo in one of the new tracks and Cezar of Polish legendary black metal act CHRIST AGONY who sang in two other compositions. He's also an author of lyrics to "Mass for the Dead". The album's ready to be pressed and shall be out at the end of October' 07 on Conquer Records!!! Devilish Impressions have recently played at Metal Heads Mission (Red Alert Fest) Open Air Festiwal in Crimea / Ukraine with such acts as IMMOLATION, SUFFOCATION, VADER and BENEDICTION amongst others. Here you have Quazarre's comment on that: "We went on stage after 7 pm as a second support before Suffocation who were headlining the last day of the fest. It was an honour to appear in a company of such great and worldwidely respectable bands especially that their creation had been an early inspiration for some of us. Anyways, at the beginning of the show we've had some technical problem which affected the sound. Luckily there were the guys of Crionics around who took special care of us and helped to sort this fucking problem out (mega thanx and respect!!!). We've played a few tracks from the „Plurima Mortis Imago" album as well as two of the upcoming one just to check whether the new energy is strong enough to jump over our previous works. And you know what? It definitely fucking is! We were extremely happy to see and hear the 1500-strong crowd screaming for encore! In this moment then we'd like to express our gratitude not only to Sergey – the fest's organizer - but most of all to all of you guys who supported us during our show. It's an amazing feeling to see how enthusiastic people can be when listening to our music." Visit the band's website to see lots of pictures from Devilish Impressions / MARDUK tour. Go to http://youtube.com/watch?v=HM1HHvjNEss to see the band performing Emperor's song "Inno a Satana" in ST.Petersburg / Russia. www.devilish-impressions.com www.myspace.com/devilishimpressions www.conquerrec.com AEA Zine Montreal based extreme metal act Neuraxis will release Live Progression CD... Montreal based extreme metal act Neuraxis will release ‘’Live Progression’’ on November 6th in Canada & December 15th for the rest of the World via Galy Records. This is the fifth album for the band, their first live recording featuring new singer Alexandre Leblanc (Point Blank Rage, Atheretic) and guitarist William Seghers (ex Quo Vadis). ‘’Live Progression’’ was recorded earlier this year in Quebec City, Canada at L’Imperial . The album was mixed by J-F Dagenais (Kataklysm) with the artwork & layout done by Sven De Caluwé (Aborted). ‘’Live Progression’’ captures Neuraxis neck-breaking live show after touring for the last 2 years throughout North America, Europe and Japan as well as several tours throughout Quebec and Ontario. ‘’Live Progression’’ Tracklisting: 01 – The Apex 02 – Fractionized 03 – A Curative Struggle 04 – The Art Of Sadness 05 – Thought Adjuster 06 – Monitoring The Mind 07 – Neurasthenic 08 – Reasons Of Being 09 – Clarity 10 – Shatter The Wisdom 11 – Of Divinity http://www.galyrecords.com http://www.myspace.com/galyrecords PRONG RETURNS WITH POWER OF THE DAMAGER ON OCTOBER 2! TRENTON, N.J. – Prong returns this October 2, 2007 with a new album and a renewed attitude, aptly reflected in the record’s title, “Power of the Damager.” The hard-hitting record – the band's first studio release since 2003’s “Scorpio Rising” – is easily Prong’s finest. “Power of the Damager” maintains the razor-sharp signature riffs band founder Tommy Victor has perfected over the last 20 years while harkening back to the rawness of Prong’s pioneering years as Industrial Metal’s native son. Most notable is the record's in-your-face production, which came courte! sy of Victor himself. "It's no frills," said Victor. "There's two loud crunchy stereo guitars, rumbling growling bass, and real slamming natural drums. I kept any vocal effects to a minimum. We felt that if the vocal couldn't hold its own dry and decipherable, it probably wasn't any good." Joining Victor in the Prong trio is bassist Monte Pittman, a Prong veteran who does double-duty as tour guitarist for none other than Madonna, and drummer Aaron Rossi. Though Prong has made a career of changing with each release, the common thread in each is reality, and that carries through on "Power of the Damager." "Eve! rything is to the point, Victor said. "There are no! disguis es. It's all about experience. It's about relating to what others feel and what they may be concerned about. I think people will relate to the themes encrypted on this record do, even if they are guarded and don't let them surface. A lot of the record is about denial and how we come to grips with it. I know people, if they get honest, will relate." The mammoth record weighs in with a dozen tracks, highlighted by the title track, which Victor began writing during a crazed, manic night alone in Prong's rehearsal space. "I was trying to review and write riffs, but I was too preoccupied," said Victor. "I was all bottled up, experiencing a good amount of pain, anxiety, fear, and general disgust about everything." He quickly scrawled a lyric on a nearby used envelope and shoved it in his pocket, carrying it around for days. "Even though it had a self destructive, violent! , and nihilistic theme, I felt philosophical, accepting, and maybe even spiritual about the state of mind I was in," he said. "I knew it was good. I threw the riffs I was reviewing on that dark night up on my computer put it to a 203bpm click track, did some programming for the demo, screamed the lyric over it, and it all fit perfectly. From all that negative crap in me came something really cool that I enjoyed doing and helped me get through. It had to be the title track." “Power of the Damager” is Prong’s first release for Ministry mainman Al Jourgensen’s 13th Planet Records, a relationship that was kindled while Victor played with Jourgensen in Ministry. ! “Tommy is En Fuego!" said Jourgensen. "I love this guy! We’re like two grumpy been-there-done-that bastards, but when it comes to songwriting, performing, Tommy is the shit. Not only do I love working in the studio and touring with the guy on Ministry, I’m totally honored and proud to have Prong on the 13th Planet roster. 'Power of the Damager' is top-notch Prong at its very best. Way to kick ass, Tommy. Good job.” Prong will begin touring in support of "Power of the Damager" in October, kick-starting the tour in 13th Planet’s hometown of El Paso, Tex. Dates are as follow: 10/10/07 Wed. House of Sin, El Paso, TX 10/12/07 Fri. Fish Lips, Bakersfield, CA 10/13/07 Sat. Jumping Turtle, San Marcos, CA 10/14/07 Sun. Whiskey a Go Go, West Hollywood, CA 10/15/07 Mon. Cheyenne Saloon Las Vegas, NV 10/16/07 Tue. Orpheum Theater, Flagstaff, AZ 10/17/07 Wed. The Rock, Tucson, AZ 10/18/07 Thu. Launch Pad, Albuquerque, NM 10/19/07 Fri. The Conservatory, Oklahoma City, OK 10/20/07 Sat. Emo's Alternative Lounging, Austin, TX 10/21/07 Sun. Meridian, Houston, TX 10/22/07 Mon. Juanita's Cantina Ballroom, Little Rock, AR 10/23/07 Tue. The Muse, Nashville, TN 10/24/07 Wed. The Mad Hatter, Covington, KY 10/25/07 Thu. Jaxx, West S! pringfield, VA 10/26/07 Fri. The Loft, Poughkeepsie! , NY 10/27/07 Sat. Mark's Place, Bedford, NH 10/28/07 Sun. Highline Ballroom, New York, NY 10/29/07 Mon. Crocodile Rock Cafe, Allentown, PA 10/30/07 Tue. The Funhaus, Toronto, ONT 10/31/07 Wed. Peabody's, Cleveland, OH 11/01/07 Thu. I-Rock, Detroit, MI 11/02/07 Fri. The Pearl Room, Mokena, IL 11/03/07 Sat. Vnuk's Lounge, Milwaukee, WI 11/04/07 Sun. The Rock, Maplewood, MN 11/05/07 Mon. Reverb, Cedar Falls, IA 11/06/07 Tue. Static Bar, Kansas City, MO 11/07/07 Wed. Larimer Lounge, Denver, CO 11/09/07 Fri. Studio Seven, Seattle, WA 11/10/07 Sat. Hawthorne Theater, Portland, OR 11/11/07 Sun. Domino Room, Bend, OR 11/12/07 Mon. Fat Cat Music House and Lounge, Modesto, CA 11/13/07 Tue. Showcase Theater, Corona, CA 11/14/07 Wed. Crossroads Lounge, Fresno, CA 11/16/07 Fri.&! nbsp; Bourbon Street, Boise, ID 11/17/07 Sat. The Grail, Coeur D' Alene, ID www.prongmusic.com THE VISION BLEAK - The Wolves Go Hunt Their Prey Wolfish Horror Metal Suplime - Ominous - Lupine out 31.08.2007 (Germany) / 03.09.2007 (World) Available as a normal CD and as Luxus edition with CD, live DVD, and a return coupon for ordering an exclusive T-Shirt and a free The Vision Bleak patch! Tracklist "The Wolves Go Hunt Their Prey" 1) Amala & Kamala 2) She-Wolf 3) The Demon Of The Mire The Black Pharaoh Trilogy 4) Introduction 5) Part I: The Shining Trapezohedron 6) Part II: The Vault Of Nephren-Ka 7) The Eldrich Beguilement 8) Evil Is Of Old Date 9) By Our Brotherhood With Seth Tracklist Bonus DVD "Live at Prophecy Konzertnacht 2006" 1) Drama Of The Wicked 2) Kutulu! 3) Wolfmoon 4) Carpathia 5) Sister Najade 6) Secrecies In Darkness 7) The Charm Is Done 8) The Curse Of Arabia 9) The Lone Night Rider http://www.prophecy.cd/ / http://www.lupuslounge.com/ / http://www.auerbach.cd/ Mighty's former guitarist joined Melancholic Art Noctívago Bloodythirsty Murderer, former member of the brazilian underground black metal cult Mighty joined MELANCHOLIC ART. The present line-up is: AWR - Vocals, guitars, synths Noctívago Bloodthirsty Murderer - Guitars Xes Grafvitnir - Bass Lord J. Demon - Drums With this new line-up the band is working on the next release and soon a single will be available. Recently Melancholic Art posted online their whole debut cd, Força Black Metal Pampeano, which songs and artwork can be downloaded in the band's MySpace page at www.myspace.com/melancholicart Melancholic Art www.melancholicart.com www.myspace.com/melancholicart FORMER SKID ROW AND SAIGON KICK DRUMMER PHIL VARONE BARES HIS SOUL IN ‘WAKING UP DEAD’ EXPANDED DVD EDITION VIA DEMOLITION RECORDS AND MVD ENTERTAINMENT GROUP OUT NOW! “My heart’s like an open book, for the whole world to read” goes the famous Motley Crue lyric. But few rockers have followed these words as closely as drummer Phil Varone, who over a four year period, allowed a thorough and no-holds-barred window into his personal life – the end result being the unflinching documentary on the ups and downs of rock n’ roll, ‘Waking Up Dead.’ Directed by Emmy Award winning journalist and filmmaker Fabio Jafet, the near hour and a half documentary was first released in 2005, and has now been issued as an expanded DVD, via Demolition Records and MVD Entertainment Group. The way that the media often portrays rock stars is one of a dream-come-true existence. And while quite a few of Varone’s rock n’ roll dreams came true, it’s certainly not all champagne, caviar, and limos for a working musician, and Varone and Jafet pull no punches throughout ‘Waking Up Dead,’ as such topics as addiction, how to support your family on meager earnings, and business betrayal are all dissected and analyzed. While countless musicians have indulged in ‘the rock n’ roll lifestyle’ over the years, few have had the nerve to document it all as thoroughly as Varone does, which results in a head-on collision you just can’t turn away from…known as ‘Waking Up Dead.’ “Phil was incredibly brave and trustful to allow me to tell his story,” explains Jafet. “The only way this movie could have been done was with all access and no censoring. I was not interested in doing a 'Behind The Music.' There was no point.” What you get is a flick that truly encompasses sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll – times ten. “I didn’t want to make any ordinary documentary. I think most of them are flat and boring and carry the stigma of being called ‘documentary.’ I wanted to break the rules and make something that stood out visually and emotionally.” For further information and links to cover art, please visit: http://mvdb2b.com/item.php?s=dr-4571 http://files.dvdnote.com/images/300dpi/dr-4571.jpg For more information, visit: http://www.myspace.com/demolitionrecordsus http://myspace.com/wakingupdeadmovie www.mvdb2b.com ATARFE VEGA ROCK FESTIVAL Dear Friends. We are pleased to announce you the first bands, which will play at the Atarfe Vega Rock Festival, set to take place the 1st of December (Saturday) 2007, in the city of ATARFE (at 11 km from Granada, Andalusia - SPAIN). These Bands are EXCITER, LIZZY BORDEN, BELLADONNA, GRAVE DIGGER and KATATONIA. Like in past editions, the billing will include international bands, which belong to the different genres of Heavy Metal. This year the shows will be hold at "Coliseo Ciudad Atarfe", a modern covered Bullring, with all the facilities, that a music festival like the Atarfe Vega Rock Festival requires. Very soon there will be news about the festival, such as new bands and more details, which we will send you to this e-mail address. If you want us, to send these official press statements to another e - mail address instead of to this one, please tell us. First tickets will be sold the 5th September. For more info about our festival, please visit our website www.brmusic.net. We are now updating it, but very soon you will find there, all info about the Atarfe Vega Rock Festival. I seize this opportunity to inform you that since now we'll send you information about the festival. In case you have any doubt or question you can send us an e-mail to this address or to the festival's one. My colleagues and me will be pleased to answer your e-mails. Best Regards. Atarfe Vega Rock Festival – Press Department. www.brmusic.net AKASHIC's guitarist video of jam session with Paul Gilbert is posted online - Marcos de Ros, guitarist of the progressive metal band AKASHIC, who recently came back from Chile from the South American Guitar Masters 2007 Tour, posted online a vide of his jam session with Paul Gilbert, ex-guitarist of Racer X and Mr. Big. The show was made in 2001, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The video can be watched on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=90Ea0TBHAOU More information and samples of Akashic and Marcos De Ros' works are available on MySpace through the following links: www.myspace.com/akashicrock and www.myspace.com/marcosderos Akashic Press www.akashic.com.br www.myspace.com/akashicrock GOD FORBID Love The Koch KOCH RECORDS TO RE-RELEASE TWO CLASSIC GOD FORBID TITLES TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME ON NOVEMBER 6TH, 2007 SICKNESS AND MISERY CD COMBINES EP OUT OF MISERY AND ALBUM REJECT THE SICKNESS KOCH Records announces the release of Sickness and Misery, a new CD featuring two classic albums by the fore runners of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal, God Forbid, on November 6th, 2007. Sickness and Misery will contain both the band’s first EP, the out of print Out of Misery, and the band’s first full-length album, “Reject the Sickness,” combined together into one great package. God Forbid is rapidly becoming one of the top guns in Metal, and the launching pad for the band was their two initial releases Out of Misery and Reject The Sickness. Neither body of work has received the proper treatment it deserves until now as KOCH, in conjunction with the band, put the two releases on one CD and rename it Sickness and Misery. Featuring 16 tracks of sonic brutality these are the tracks that got the band signed these are the classic tracks that first put God Forbid on the map. A must of any God Forbid fan or metal collector, and pimped out with all new artwork, Sickness and Misery is a must for any serious fan of heavy music. God Forbid’s Doc Coyle says “All in God Forbid are very excited to re-release these albums. It's an honor to be involved with a renowned label such as KOCH. Although Reject the Sickness and Out of Misery have been released in other modest formats, this is the first proper release with full distribution. I think RTS is a classic in the metalcore genre, that never really had its due, and OOM really gives true God Forbid fans a raw look at the foundation where the band was birthed. Having both releases on the same CD is a great idea! More bang for the buck! This is also the first time either album will see light of day in Europe. For all those who've been bitching about the rarity of these albums, please enjoy!”KOCH Records’ VP of Metal Scott Givens adds, “We at KOCH are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with God Forbid and to give these classic releases the exposure they have so long deserved.” For more information, go to: www.godforbid1.com or www.myspace.com/god4bid Metal Maniacs DAWNBRINGER: Catharsis Instinct Reissue Forthcoming Pennsylvania-based metal obscurity DAWNBRINGER has confirmed a deal with Battle Kommand Records for the reissue of its 2001 album Catharsis Instinct. The band's second full-length album has been difficult to find since its original issue via the Argentinian label Icarus Music. Despite its low-key release, the album was warmly received by fans and press alike, with Metal Maniacs reviewer Marty Rytkonen raving, "I haven't heard this much passion, innovation, and catchiness since the last time I spun Seventh Son of a Seventh Son." DAWNBRINGER mainman Chris Black explained that the band was recently able to regain the rights to the master tape. "We had a bit of professional help in negotiating with Icarus," he says, "and in the end the label forfeited the rights back to us. They weren't doing much with it anyway, and I was surprised it took much to convince them to give it up. In any case, we're thankful to have it back under our direct control." Whether the album will be updated for the reissue is still to be decided. "We have a few weeks to think about it, and honestly, we're looking for some input from the field," says Black. "Nobody in the band was particularly happy with the final mix, but we also know that it can be dangerous to tinker with what people already know and enjoy. I'm leaning toward a total remix, in order to bring out the vocals, take some of the edge off it, and make it a bit more atmospheric like the other albums. From that session, we also have a version of WASP's "The Headless Children" that we'll consider including with the reissue." The new edition of Catharsis Instinct will be available via Battle Kommand later this year. DAWNBRINGER's current album, In Sickness and In Dreams, was released by Battle Kommand in late 2006. The band is currently writing its new album, entitled Pendulum. www.myspace.com/deathofhunger www.battlekommand.com Metal Maniacs SIX FEET UNDER – film video for “Doomsday” Florida-based death metallers SIX FEET UNDER have issued the following update: "We filmed a new video clip this past weekend for the song “Doomsday” from our latest release “Commandment”. We once again worked with director Mario D. Framingheddu, who also filmed our last video, “Ghosts of the Undead”. The concept of the clip is pure fucking insanity on all levels. We were fortunate enough to work with Grady Stiles, a.k.a. Lobsterboy, who plays our main character. This has to be the creepiest clip we've ever filmed, from location, to storyline, to cast. It's totally fucked up! We are really proud of this vid and are really looking forward to the release." "Doomsday" video credits: - Director: Mario D. Framingheddu - Director of Photography: Kyle Walling - Producer: Rachel Murray - Starring: Grady Stiles and Joe Paez - PA's: Joe Mendez, Sarah Murray and Gian Framingheddu You can check out a trailer of "Doomsday" HERE. http://www.sfu420.com/ http://www.myspace.com/sixfeetunder WINDS OF PLAGUE - sign worldwide deal with Century Media & tour Europe with Shai Hulud WINDS OF PLAGUE have inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. These LA based youngsters may have their share of Southern CA hardcore roots running through their veins, but the atmospheric sounds of Scandinavian black metal and classic American metal reign supreme in the bands music too. “In a scene overwhelmed with fake people and bands thinking they’re the second coming of Christ, WINDS OF PLAGUE strives to create something real”, comments singer, Johnny P. “Century Media has an excellent history of releasing some of the most groundbreaking metal albums in history”, says bassist, Captain Andrew Glover, “we're glad to be part of this tradition!” To properly present themselves to their European fans and make loads of new followers out there, WINDS OF PLAGUE will head out on a European tour supporting the mighty Shai Hulud. The band’s second full-length and Century Media debut after 2005’s “A Cold Day In Hell” (Recorse Records) will be completed with producer Daniel Castleman (As I Lay Dying, A Love Ends Suicide) in the coming months and is expected to surface in January 2008. Until then let yourself been blown away by WINDS OF PLAGUE on their upcoming European tour, see below for the UK dates. Don’t forget to check out some WINDS OF PLAGUE tunes and the live clip for “Angels Of Debauchery” at their official MySpace page www.myspace.com/windsofplague SHAI HULUD WINDS OF PLAGUE DEAD HEARTS 27.11.2007 UK - London @ Underworld 28.11.2007 UK - Southend On Sea @ Chinnerys 29.11.2007 UK - Nottingham @ Rock City 30.11.2007 UK - Leeds @ Rios 01.12.2007 UK - Milton Keynes @ The Pitz Club 02.12.2007 UK - Hull @ The Welly Club 03.12.2007 UK - Glasgow @ Cathouse 04.12.2007 UK - Aberdeen @ Moshulu 05.12.2007 UK - Manchester @ Music Box 06.12.2007 UK - Cardiff @ Clwb Ifor Bach 07.12.2007 UK - Brighton @ Freebutt www.myspace.com/windsofplague MAROON - present you the cover artwork for their new album “The Cold Heart Of The Sun” Germany’s metal powerhouse MAROON presents you the cover artwork for “The Cold Heart Of The Sun”, their highly anticipated follow-up to 2006’s “When Worlds Collide”. Set for release on October 22nd, 2007 the album proves how years of hard work, constant live activity pay off in the most diverse and crushing effort the band has ever recorded! The artwork was created by long-time friend and former guitarist Marc Zech and you can check it out at the band’s MySpace profile www.myspace.com/maroonhate ARCH ENEMY - Get your copy of the “Revolution Begins” Single NOW! The release of ARCH ENEMY’s highly anticipated new single “Revolution Begins” is imminent…watch out for the following street dates: GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND: Friday, August 31, 2007. GREECE: Monday, September 3, 2007. SWEDEN / FINLAND: Wednesday, September 5, 2007. The first single off the new ARCH ENEMY masterpiece album “Rise Of The Tyrant” (Out September 24, 2007!) contains the epic lead track “Revolution Begins” as well as the blistering album opener “Blood On Your Hands” plus two exclusive tracks: a cover version of the Queensrÿche-classic “Walk In The Shadows” and a live version of “I Am Legend/Out For Blood”. Furthermore ARCH ENEMY have been confirmed for THE metal event of the year in Japan: The Loud Park festivals in Tokyo & Osaka in October – where the band will be sharing stages with high-profile acts such as Marilyn Manson, Hanoi Rocks, Saxon, Lacuna Coil and many more. Visit www.loudpark.com and www.loudpark.com/osaka/index.html to obtain detailed information. Also, don’t forget to get your tickets to see ARCH ENEMY live in November/December in Europe when they head out for “The Black Crusade” Tour with Machine Head, Dragonforce, Trivium, and Shadows Fall. Check our tour dates section or www.myspace.com/archenemy for the complete list of dates! Prepare for the tyrant’s rise! www.archenemy.net Electric Earth to enter studio This weekend Electric Earth will hit the studio once again. This time to record a tribute to home town hero Peter LeMarc with a song called Little Willie John. The song is to be featured on a tribute record scheduled for a 2008 release. EE will enter the M15 Sonics studio were the band also recorded their debut album Organic Songs ~ Volume One. For more information and sound samples please visit: www.electricearth1.com and www.myspace.com/electricearthband FALL OF SERENITY – Studio Video online and new album title announced! Germany´s FALL OF SERENITY are ready to rumble! The new album is done and it got a name: “The Crossfire”. Singer John Gahlert on the new album: “We have worked hard to have these new circumstances within the band. There’s a new spirit we feel, pushing us forward into a slightly different and thrilling destination. “The Crossfire” is our statement against musical boundaries and bigotry. Working with Dan Swanö (hail to the king!) was another new piece in the puzzle and it perfectly fits to the aura of our sound. After Leif Jensen (Dew-Scented) appeared on the last album “Bloodred Salvation”, we forced female metal icon Sabina Classen (Holy Moses, Temple Of The Absurd ) to be part of the new record...with fantastic result, she has a great and authentic voice. We are really looking forward to the things to come.” Click this link for the the first webisode from the making of the album with impressions from the studio. “The Crossfire” will be released November 19th and contains an exclusive video clip for the song “Knife To Meet You”. www.myspace.com/fallofserenity www.fallofserenity.com JAMES CLARK NAMED NEW FRONTMAN FOR THROW THE FIGHT - DEBUT ALBUM COMING FALL, 2007.... Minneapolis hard rock act, Throw The Fight, has recently parted ways with vocalist Paul Kreuger. James Clark, formerly of 2 Ton Crutch, has been named as the new frontman for the band. The group is currently tracking their debut album with producer Matt Kirkwold and his production company, World Record Productions. The record will be released in the fall of 2007 via Warner Music Group's - Cordless Recordings. According to a statement from the band... "We have no ill feelings towards Paul in any way. It just came down to the point where we needed to be honest with ourselves and make a change in order to keep moving forward with the band. We wish Paul the best in his future endeavors. The music that is being written with James is a huge step forward for us. We're really excited with the direction that these songs are headed in." "I'm really thrilled to be a part of this group and am very confident with the music that is being tracked right now. I can't wait for people to hear these songs and for me to start playing shows with these guys," according to Clark. For more information, please contact Ryan Baustert at http://www.myspace.com/throwthefight http://www.throwthefight.com http://www.cordless.com REDRUM : "Generation Of Dead God" ON NET Russian Black/Death metal band REDRUM announces finishing of work on new videoclip "Generation Of Dead God" . Video avaible on YOU TUBE and offical band MY SPACE website. Song will be included in forthcoming album "World DeTermination" . Offical myspace site: http://myspace.com/murderREDRUM/ You Tube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGOkLl6BrnI IRON MAIDEN announce their most ambitious and extraordinary touring plans ever -- and are very pleased to announce that this will include Australia for the first time in 15 years! The 'SOMEWHERE BACK IN TIME' World Tour 2008 will be in three sections, starting in February and March 2008 with the first leg encompassing major concerts in 20 selected cities on five continents in seven weeks including India, Japan, North America, Central and South America, and, of course, Australia, opening in Perth on Feb 4 and continuing through Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane: SOMEWHERE BACK IN TIME, AUSTRALIA 2008 February :- Monday 4th, Burswood Dome, Perth Wednesday 6th, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Saturday 9th, Acer Arena, Sydney Tuesday 12th, Entertainment Centre, Brisbane The tour then continues with more concerts in North America in late May and June before finishing with a third leg in July and August encompassing major stadiums and festivals all over Europe. During the tour the band is expected to play to well over one and a half million fans and travel close to 100,000 miles. In an historic first, Iron Maiden, their 60-strong crew and support staff and over 12 tons of equipment will be travelling around the world en masse for the first leg of the tour in a specially commissioned and converted Astraeus Boeing 757 decorated with Maiden and Eddie designs! Vocalist Bruce Dickinson, who is a qualified Airline Captain flying for Astraeus Airlines, will pilot the plane on its epic mission, flying over 50,000 miles. Comments Bruce Dickinson, "We had the idea last year of converting a jumbo jet into effectively what would be a flying 113 ton 'splitter bus' for touring and we have been working seriously on it ever since. It's pretty complex but in the end we were able, with a lot of help from Astraeus Airlines, to overcome all the technicalities of customising the plane for our purposes. We are taking out the back 10 rows of seats to fit in a customised cargo hold that we can use again in the future if this jaunt works. This is in addition to all the standard storage holds. By taking band, personnel and equipment in one form of transport it makes all the touring so much easier and overcomes the logistical difficulty of people and equipment going in different planes. We can even work out exactly how big our carbon footprint is and take care of that responsibility! We will be packing as much of the show into the plane as we possibly can for this first leg and intend to give the fans something very special to remember. And it allows me to combine 2 of my greatest passions, music and flying!! To tie in with forthcoming 2008 releases on DVD of the classic 'LIVE AFTER DEATH' and 'MAIDEN ENGLAND' concert videos (more details coming soon) this tour, aptly entitled 'SOMEWHERE BACK IN TIME', will revisit the band's history by focusing almost entirely on the 80's in both choice of songs played and the stage set, which will be based around the legendary Egyptian Production of the 1984-85 'Powerslave Tour'. This will arguably be the most elaborate and spectacular show the band have ever presented, and will include some key elements of their Somewhere In Time tour of 1986/7, such as the Cyborg Eddie. Steve Harris comments; "On the last tour we opened the show by playing our new album 'A Matter of Life and Death' in its 80 minute entirety. We thought we needed the challenge and it proved the right thing to do. However, it can be hard on the fans playing so much new material and we really appreciated the superb support they gave us. So now l guess it's payback time. It's tremendous to be able to use the profile of the DVDs to do what is effectively an 80's show. It will be enormous fun and by changing the approach to the songs we play tour by tour it keeps it fresh and interesting for both the band and the fans alike. l think 'Powerslave' was an incredible show with the Egyptian theme and look forward to seeing it all again myself. We have been planning this for a few years and hoping to take it to Australia -- so we are all delighted that it has now worked out. I would also like to say that we are all are very grateful to our loyal fans in Oz who have kept the Maiden flag flying all these years and we are sorry to have disappointed you for so long. Thanks and see you there" Rod Smallwood, Iron Maiden's Manager, further commented; "Following Bruce's various hints from on stage this last year about our plans for 2008 ("We are taking some time off to build some pyramids!"), fans have been pestering me for details of the tour and especially asking which songs from that era will be played. That may be as easy as a run in the hills but we will keep our aces close to our chest on this issue. I know it would only take a couple of minutes but at this stage of planning, I'd have to be clairvoyant to know what they will do. I'm sure though it will be no revelation for you that we intend to make up for those wasted years by visiting a large number of hallowed metal venues around the world. Historically 'Powerslave' was an incredibly important album for the band and it would be madness if we didn't give the fans a taste of the full on Iron Maiden show from that time. With our jumbo there really is no rime nor reason why the band cannot now visit fans almost everywhere as many have been real troopers to have waited this long. Heaven only knows what the band will choose but if l could and did tell you now l would have to shoot you! You'll all have to be patient and see. But it will be spectacular. No fear!!" Historically, this will be Maiden's fourth Australian Tour having first toured in 1982 when 'The Number of the Beast' was Australia's number one album, then again in 1985 with the original 'Powerslave' show and most recently in 1992 with 'Fear of the Dark'. However a great deal has happened with the band since then, especially in recent years when ticket sales have continued to explode around the world as the band's loyal fan base continues to flourish. As Maiden have never had airplay or much video channel exposure anywhere in the world their popularity spread mainly by word of mouth on the back of a legacy of many great albums and an awesome live reputation With the ever increasing power of the internet the Maiden legend has fired the imagination of new young fans around the planet, and, although their audience spans two generations, it is now predominantly a young one, inspired by the massive legacy and influence of this unique band (and, of course, Eddie). To allow Iron Maiden fans in Australia to get right up close to the band,the fan club are organising advance booking of tickets for members and running a special draw for them whereby 60 winners and friend at each show will be given first access to the venue and be first to the stage barrier. Full details will be on www.ironmaiden.com. Tickets go on sale to the public 9am Thursday 27th September, but members of the Iron Maiden fan club get exclusive first access to purchase tickets from 12 noon Thursday 20th September through to 12 noon Monday 24th September. More details soon!

October 7th, 2007	SYSTEM OF A DOWN Guitarist Announces Band That Won't Be As Good As SOAD System of a Down's Daron Malakian (guitars, vocals, songwriter) and John Dolmayan (drums) have joined forces to form a new band, SCARS ON BROADWAY. Malakian will be updating fans on the progress of Scars, and the first update, just-posted, can be found on the band's MySpace page...http://www.myspace.com/scarsonbroadway ...and on the band's official website - http://www.scarsonbroadway.com Malakian co-produced (with Rick Rubin) System of a Down's multi-platinum albums "Toxicity" (2001) and the dual-disc "Mezmerize/Hypnotize" (2005), all three of which hit the Number One spot on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart. Metal Maniacs HURLEY AND CONVERSE UNITE TO PRESENT THE 2007 "RADIO REBELLION" TOUR FEATURING CO-HEADLINERS JOB FOR A COWBOY AND BEHEMOTH Hurley and Converse unite to present the 2007 "Radio Rebellion" Tour, a massive, twenty eight city North American trek that will showcase the cream of the crop of heavy music's rising stars from points across the globe. Co-headlining the tour will be Glendale, AZ extreme metal unit JOB FOR A COWBOY and Polish death metal troupe BEHEMOTH. The highly-anticipated follow up to 2006's successful package tour of the same name, this year's planned jaunt sees the "Radio Rebellion" Tour upping the ante, especially in regards to the 'heaviness factor', as the tour will grandstand two of underground metal's most talked about rising artists in BEHEMOTH and JOB FOR A COWBOY. Support on the extreme expedition will be provided by highly regarded French band GOJIRA and Canadian technical death metal quartet BENEATH THE MASSACRE. The tour's official admat can be viewed at this location. JOB FOR A COWBOY, who has seen a meteoric ascent unparalleled in recent metal history, will continue to tour in support of its debut full-length album "GENESIS". Referred to as "the most anticipated debut release from a metal band in years", "GENESIS" debuted at # 54 on Billboard's Top 200 chart this past May, shifting nearly 13,000 units in it's first week of release and joined the initial releases from Stone Sour and Damageplan (which featured members of Slipknot and Pantera respectively) amongst the highest charting metal debuts to crack Billboard's Top 200 since SLIPKNOT's 1999 self-titled album. Additionally. the band has earned a landslide of recent accolades including being named "Best Underground Band" at the 2007 Metal Hammer "Golden Gods Awards", one of Total Guitar's "Hottest Guitar Bands of 2007", one of Alternative Press' 2007 "Bands You Need to Know" and one of Revolver's "Breakthrough Bands that will be Kicking Your Ass this Year". Ozzfest breakthrough artists BEHEMOTH are extremely proud to be a part of the “Radio Rebellion” tour, which is the perfect follow up to their highly successful summer run. The tour affords the band the opportunity to perform a longer set in more intimate settings, ultimately providing fans with "the definitive BEHEMOTH experience". This is also a chance for the band to perform an array of songs from their highly acclaimed new offering, "The Apostasy", which debuted at #149 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. While most bands struggle to evolve and stay vital within the extreme music genre, BEHEMOTH has managed to do so effortlessly. "The Apostasy" is destined to continue their legacy. "We’ve toured U.S. ten times during last few years but we almost never had a chance to headline our own shows," BEHEMOTH main man Nergal states. "These last few years have been about working our asses off in order to establish our name and build a solid foundation, and now it will finally pay off. It’s high time for us to come back to North America and show our fans what a Behemoth set with full production can be. I love all the bands that are joining us as there is a lot of quality and variety on the bill. I’m thrilled to tour with Gojira and Job for a Cowboy is phenomenal! Extremely talented band. I can’t think of a better company for us. We’re bringing all our lights, a full stage production, and will be delivering at least an hour long set. We’ll be playing old stuff as well as songs from “The Apostasy”. The Radio Rebellion Tour is going to be massive! See you there my friends!” On the topic of the tour, JOB FOR A COWBOY founding member Ravi Bhadriraju comments, "To be a part of a tour along side some of the best acts from around the world is awesome. Behemoth, Gojira and Beneath the Massacre are all from different countries and are all amazing bands. This will be the heaviest tour of the fall! We're excited and ready to hit the road yet again. All of you Job for A Cowboy fans can expect a show that will be worth your while. Look out!" In addition to Hurley and Converse, "Radio Rebellion" 2007 tour sponsors include Revolver Magazine, Smartpunk, Metal Blade Records, Ferret Music and Prosthetic Records. "Radio Rebellion" Co-Founder Stewart Teggart comments, "We are very excited to launch this year's 'Rebellion Tour'. It will be 'Radio Rebellion' in the truest sense as we've assembled four of the most extreme bands in heavy metal. Each band on the tour this year hail from a different country and all of them have their own unique way of delivering brutally heavy music. If you are a fan of Metal, this tour is not to be missed! Radio Rebellion will be the microphone for the youth by delivering what the fans want to see and hear which is why sponsors with a similar frame of mind have been chosen to help support the tour." For additional information on "Radio Rebellion", please visit the tour's online domain: www.myspace.com/radiorebellion. "Showcasing cutting-edge artists who've built a massive grassroots fanbase without the help of commercial radio, the Radio Rebellion Tour signifies the shift in how today's youth discovers and identifies new music and lifestyle trends through the media and the Internet." - SURFERSVILLAGE.com The 2007 "RADIO REBELLION" TOUR featuring JOB FOR A COWBOY and BEHEMOTH: (all dates include GOJIRA and BENEATH the MASSACRE) 10/18 Baltimore, MD Ram's Head Live 10/19 Norfolk, VA NorVa 10/20 Atlanta, GA Masquerade 10/21 Orlando, FL House of Blues 10/22 New Orleans, LA House of Blues 10/23 Houston, TX Meridian 10/24 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit 10/26 Phoenix, AZ Marquee Theatre 10/27 San Diego, CA SOMA 10/28 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues 10/29 San Francisco, CA Slims 10/30 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theater 10/31 Seattle, WA El Corazon 11/02 Denver, CO Gothic Theatre 11/03 Lawrence, KS Granada Theater 11/04 St. Louis, MO Pops 11/06 Minneapolis, MN Station Four 11/07 Chicago, IL House of Blues 11/08 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall 11/09 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls 11/10 Cleveland, OH House of Blues 11/11 Buffalo, NY Infinity 11/12 Toronto, ON Opera House 11/13 Montreal, QC Club Soda 11/15 Poughkeepsie, NY The Chance 11/16 Worcester, MA Palladium 11/17 Philadelphia, PA Trocadero Theatre 11/18 New York, NY Irving Plaza http://www.myspace.com/jobforacowboy PRIMORDIAL – Reveal new album title So we are finally finished with the recording of our sixth album, To the Nameless Dead. After a few rain sodden weeks locked up in Foel Studios in North Wales mastering and final artwork is now completed. This time far away from the chaos and negative influences of a big city made the recording process far smoother and more complete then we have ever known. We left at the end quietly satisfied as opposed to feeling like our nerves were shot and far more stressed then we began. Much of this we owe to Chris Fielding who engineered it and put many long hours into its creation and to Dave Anderson who has created something we can only call a “good vibe” in the middle of nowhere far from the meddling influence of civilisation….immense thanks. The sound is of course instantly recognisable as Primordial but more powerful then before, heavier and richer with a much more rounded sound. Whereas The Gathering Wilderness was a dark often impenetrably bleak work, To the Nameless Dead has found the fire in its veins to defy, to rebel, to stand up and oppose all. This is a vast and epic album, more pounding and full of rage than PRIMORDIAL has been for many a winter… It is defiantly at odds with a modern metal scene that often seems to place banality, mediocrity and safety above passion, honesty and truth. It does not sound like a computer recorded it, it does not sound like a procession of riffs simply poached from metals founding fathers, it is not a mindless exercise in musical masturbation. This is Metal as it was meant to be played. With Passion… We play music because we have to…this is in our veins. This is our culture, our history, our folklore, our heritage. We make no apologies, we will not compromise. And now with our sixth album To the Nameless Dead we are about to make our strongest statement yet… Acta Non Verba Ad Asperum Finem Vae Victis Primordial’s To the Nameless Dead will be available in stores and online everywhere in early 2008! http://www.primordialweb.com British doom metal band SEROTONAL signed with Metal Breath Production We are proudly presenting you a new recording of Metal Breath Production - British atmospheric doom metal band SEROTONAL from Liverpool, England. Serotonal's frontman is Darren White (ex-ANATHEMA, ex-BLOOD DIVINE). The 27 minutes debut EP "The Futility Of Trying To Avoid The Unavoidable" will be released by Metal Breath Production on 27th August 2007. More information you can find on band sites: www.serotonal.co.uk or Metal Breath Production site: www.metalbreath.cz/en/ regards Pavel Manas Metal Breath Production www.metalbreath.cz Darkager reveals details of new album The power/thrash metal band DARKAGER is actually recording its debut with the production made by Thiago Bianchi, vocalist of Shaman. Recently the band announced Silence Times Arrival as the title of the album. It will have the artwork cover finished in September, being made by Rodrigo Cruz, who already worked with bands like Hangar, Eyes of Shiva, Shaman, Vers'Over, and others. Meanwhile the fans can check the sold-out demo, Bells of Doom, which was fully made available for download. It was was recorded with an old line-up and doesn't show the present musical proposal of Darkager that will be heard in the debut. The download links are available at www.myspace.com/darkagerband www.darkager.net ROB HALFORD ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION RELATIONSHIP WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Rob Halford and Metal God Entertainment are pleased to announce its new United States film and music distributor 'Super D Independent Distribution' of Irvine, California. 'Halford Metal God Essentials - Volume 1' is Super D's first NEW Halford title set to debut September 11, 2007. Halford Metal God Essentials - Volume 1 features thirteen (13) dynamic Heavy Metal tracks from Rob Halford's Fight and Halford solo releases. The Halford band's first new songs in more than four years 'Forgotten Generation' and 'Drop Out' are also featured; as is an exclusive 2007 remix from Fight Co-Producer Attie Bauw 'Hypocrisy U.S. Remix.' Super D is the only worldwide one-stop distributor of CD music and DVD movie titles servicing 24+ countries. Super D's U.S. Release of Halford Metal God Essentials - Volume 1 includes a full-color twenty (20) page expanded booklet and Bonus Metal God DVD featuring eight (8) Halford promotional videos in a double-jewel case. A Limited and Numbered Edition, with enhanced 8-panel digi pak, including an original Rob Halford autograph will be available for a very short period (Edition: 5,000). 'Super D Independent Distribution grew its core business distributing a lot of Metal music,' adds Rob Halford. 'I am looking forward to re-connecting and meeting many of Super D's accounts. This relationship brings a new and powerful U.S. partner to Metal God Entertainment's new film and music releases being produced for the global Rock and Metal audiences. Collectively, the relationship will bring Super D and I closer to my retail consumers throughout the U.S., and that has been one of the most important elements of my search given the many changes seen at the retail-level.' Fall 2007 Metal God Entertainment and Super D will debut 'Fight War Of Words - The Film' a 5.1 documentary and concert DVD of Rob Halford's decision to depart Metal Legends Judas Priest in 1992, and embark upon an ambitious and un-equaled solo career. Release configurations include a Bonus CD: 'War Of Words - Remixed / Remastered 2007.' More info coming in October 2007! Visit these sites for more insight on Super D Independent Distribution and The Metal God's merchandise, digital music and film downloads: www.SDCD.com www.RobHalford.com ROAD TO RUIN ready with self-titled debut album on October 26th! This hot, new Swedish four piece is the brainchild of guitarist Lars Chriss (LION'S SHARE) and bassist/ keyboard player Sampo Axelsson (LION'S SHARE, GLENN HUGHES). "Road To Ruin" is a musical celebration of the band's influences coming from the classic rock era and carrying trademarks from artists such as Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin plus - especially when it comes to the guitar sound - Black Sabbath. The band is completed by Thomas Broman on drums (HUGHES/ TURNER, JOHN NORUM, ELECTRIC BOYS) and one of Sweden's highest profiled singers: Matti Alfonzetti (SKINTRADE, JAGGED EDGE), on vocals. The track list goes as follows: 1. The Only One, 02. Pale Rider, 03. Face Of An Angel, 04. Pleasure And Pain, 05. For Your Soul, 06. Walk The Line, 07.Thorn In My Side, 08. Crawling, 09. Until I See The Sun www.roadtoruin.org & http://www.myspace.com/roadtoruintheband NOCTURNAL RITES - present special MySpace-Site for upcoming headliner tour! To further promote their upcoming “Nordic Metal Mayhem” headliner tour in October/November 2007, Swedish melodic metal power-house NOCTURNAL RITES presents you a special MySpace-Site providing you with more tour-related info as well as the chance to take part in an exclusive competition in the coming weeks. So keep a close look at www.myspace.com/nordicmetalmayhem and prepare your neck for some massive Nordic Metal Mayhem coming to a town near you! Here are the exact dates: “Nordic Metal Mayhem” Tour 2007 NOCTURNAL RITES With THUNDERSTONE, CAST IN SILENCE Oct. 20 (JP) Tokyo - Loud Park Festival Oct. 27 (CH) Lenzburg - Metal Inferno Fest Oct. 28 (F) Paris - La Boule Noire Oct. 30 (E) Madrid – Sala Heineken Oct. 31 (E) Barcelona - Mephisto Nov. 1 (I) Milano - Transilvania Nov. 2 (D) Munich - Metropolis Nov. 3 (CZ) Zlin - Masters of Rock Cafe Nov. 4 (AT) Vienna - Viperroom Nov. 5 (D) Nurnberg - Hirsch Nov. 6 (D) Losheim - Eisenbahnhalle Nov. 7 (D) Essen - Turock Nov. 8 (D) Hannover - Musikzentrum Nord Nov. 9 (D) Osnabruck - Bastard Club Nov. 10 (NL) Weert - Bosuil Nov. 11 (D) Hamburg - Markthalle = Just NOCTURNAL RITES NOCTURNAL RITES – Swedish dates: Aug. 31 (S) Örnsköldsvik @ Musikens Hus Sep. 01 (S) Östersund @ Gamla Tingshuset Sep. 05 (S) Stockholm @ Klubben Sep. 06 (S) Malmö @ KB Sep. 07 (S) Göteborg @ Sticky Fingers Sep. 08 (S) Kristianstad @ Scala Sep. 09 (S) Gävle @ Wasteland www.nocturnalrites.com THE BONES - sign to Century Media Records! Century Media Records is proud to announce the worldwide signing of THE BONES. After three long years Europe´s most acclaimed Punk´n Rollers prove yet again their right for the Rock´n Roll throne by giving birth to their 4th long player “Burnout Boulevard” on October 22nd 2007 all over Europe. “Burnout Boulevard” was produced by lead guitarist Marcus “Boner” Petersson and recorded at the renowned MWC Studio in the band´s home town of Karlskrona / Sweden while the pre-production was done at Music-A-Matic Studios in Gothenburg (Millencollin, The Hellacopters, The Nomads, D.A.D. and many more). Singer Beef Bonanza on the new material: "...ups and downs, the rights and wrongs...the life in general has always been a good motivator for us to write new songs. Good times and bad times, some dents and scratches along the way. We´ve been through a lot over the years and this is the world how we kinda see it. We´re not here to tell anyone how to act or what to think, life is like an action filled triple lane and ”Burnout Boulevard” is our report from the middle of that street!" THE BONES - “Burnout Boulevard” (39:24) track listing: 1. Mighty Touchdown (3:52) 2. Flatline Fever (2:36) 3. She Hates Me (Yeah Yeah Yeah) (1:49) 4. Stuck In The Mud (2:57) 5. Not My Kind (1:42) 6. Straight Flush Ghetto (2:08) 7. Sealed With A Fist (2:28) 8. Dead Weight (2:14) 9. Ain`t Life A Mother Fucker (2:32) 10. Not Predictable (3:29) 11. Destination X (1:40) 12. Black Day Boogie (3:18) 13. Too Many Miles (3:25) 14. Fools Vacation (2:33) 15. Fit In My Skin (2:35) Line-up: Boner - Lead-guitar and backup/lead-vocals Spooky Fred - Drums and backup-vocals Andi Nero - Bass and backup-vocals Beef Bonanza - Guitar and lead-vocals Discography: Screwed, Blued & Tattooed (2000 PLY) Bigger Than Jesus (2002 PLY) Straight Flush Ghetto (2004 PLY) Burnout Boulevard (2007 CMR) Visit THE BONES @: www.bonesrocknroll.com www.myspace.com/thebonesrockandroll CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS welcomes ZIMMERS HOLE & WARBRINGER to its worldwide family! ZIMMERS HOLE – The Reign Of Lunacy Is Coming… Vancouver’s ZIMMERS HOLE have signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records and have started the recording of their upcoming third album, which is destined to shatter your sanity in early 2008. This band are no strangers to the metal community, as the lineup features Byron Stroud (Fear Factory, Strapping Young Lad) on bass and Jed Simon (Tenet, Strapping Young Lad) on guitars, along with The Heathen (vocals) and Steve Wheeler (drums). Byron and Jed further comment: “Now with ZIMMERS HOLE signing a fresh, new deal with Century Media, we have decided to give this band our full and undivided attention. No more 'side-project' status here; the men of the Hole are fired up like a city on fire and we entered Vancouver’s famed Armoury Studios to begin tracking the new release. We currently have 19 songs on the table for the new album and some tentative song titles include, ‘The Dark Church of Whatever’, ‘We Rule The Fucking Land’, ‘Flight Of The Knight Bat’ and ‘Hair Doesn't Grow on Steel’. As you can see, it's all about having a good time with The Hole. Make no mistake though, we are very serious about our love of metal; it made us who they are, and we wear our influences on our sleeves proudly. We are now more focused than ever before and are so excited about the new album. So excited in fact, that the combined length of our erections may just reach out and touch ya!” Born in 1991, ZIMMERS HOLE (known by many as just “The Hole”) has been Byron and Jed’s significant other band when not busy with Strapping Young Lad or Fear Factory. In the beginning, it was always just a way of spending the weekend drinking far too much and writing absurd songs. As time went on, the group “matured” somewhat, although maturity is highly overrated as far as these guys go, but two remarkable albums (“Bound By Fire” and “Legion of Flames”), a series of successful tours and a string of absolutely unforgettable shows soon followed, putting the mighty ZIMMERS HOLE on the lips of many. This album will be ZIMMERS HOLE’s first release with proper worldwide distribution, and they are determined to make a definitive statement: Beware of The Hole next spring. Official MySpace Page - www.myspace.com/zimmershole! WARBRINGER – Thrash is back!!! With the worldwide signing of LA thrashers WARBRINGER, Century Media Records is proud to announce the triumphant return of classic 80’s thrash metal, more vital and more devastating than ever before! Never has the evil, no-holds barred sound of Baloff-era Exodus, Slayer’s “Hell Awaits”, and Kreator’s “Pleasure To Kill” been revived and revitalized for the 21st century in such a strikingly inspired and pure fashion. After recording their self-released EP to unanimous rave reviews, appearing on the “Speed Kills…Again!” compilation, playing to thrash-starved crowds across the US west coast and attracting serious label interest, they’re ready to take the next step with their full-length debut expected to surface in early 2008. Right now, Bill Metoyer, who helped shape legendary albums from the likes of Slayer, D.R.I., Sacred Reich, Hirax, Corrosion of Conformity, Trouble and Flotsam and Jetsam, is now in the studio with John Kevill (vocals), John Laux (guitar), Adam Carroll (guitar), Andy Laux (bass) and Ryan Bates (drums) producing one of the most vicious debuts that will have longtime metal fans reminiscing and allow younger fans who missed out on the original magic to experience a band that they can call their own. Check out the band’s MySpace page www.myspace.com/warbringer! ARCH ENEMY - “Revolution Begins” / First single release off the new album! Having just successfully performed their first shows with returned guitarist Christopher Amott last weekend in the United Kingdom at a special Kerrang! Barfly club show in London and the Bloodstock Festival, metal maestros ARCH ENEMY are proud to unveil details of the first single release off their upcoming new album “Rise Of The Tyrant”. The special single is “Revolution Begins” and the tracklisting is: 1. Revolution Begins (4:11) 2. Blood On Your Hands (4:40) 3. Walk In The Shadows (3:07) [Queensrÿche Cover Version] * Non-Album Track 4. I Am Legend / Out For Blood (5:36] [Live 2007] * Non-Album Track As well as the title track you get another brand new song, the albums lead track “Blood On Your Hands”, which was recently launched on www.myspace.com/archenemy as an exclusive preview track. This special-priced single, packaged in dramatic artwork courtesy of Niklas Sundin, includes 2 very special non-album bonus songs: A cover version of Queensrÿche’s classic “Walk In The Shadows” and “I Am Legend / Out For Blood - Live”, recorded earlier in 2007 when the band toured in South America. ARCH ENEMY mainman Michael Amott comments the cover song’s choice as follows: “We've always had a lot of respect for Queensrÿche, they’ve written so many amazing songs. ‘Walk In The Shadows’ is off their ‘Rage For Order’ album, which is mine and Sharlee’s (D’Angelo, Bass) favourite Queensrÿche album. We did the song ‘our way’ and it sounds quite different to the original, we just hope the Queensrÿche guys are cool with it if they ever hear it!" “Revolution Begins” is released August 31st in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, September 3rd in Greece and September 5th in Sweden and Finland so watch out! ARCH ENEMY have recently completed an extensive promotional visit to Japan in support of the soon to be released new album “Rise Of The Tyrant” and will be spending the next few days doing European promotional work, as well as headlining Germany’s Up From The Ground Festival on August 24th (more information at www.uftg.de). As of early September the band embark on lengthy co-headline tour of North America with Machine Head under the banner of “The Black Tyranny Tour”. The next touring activity in Europe will begin in November when they join “The Black Crusade Tour” with Machine Head, Trivium, Dragonforce and Shadows Fall. For more ARCH ENEMY updates and all upcoming tourdates, please feel free to visit: www.archenemy.net www.centurymedia.com sunn 0))) Northwest Dates November 2007 Southern Lord Recording artists: sunn 0))) are proud to announce the following upcoming live performances in the Northwest this coming November: 11/01 Manium//Olympia, WA. w/ Earth, Wolves In The Throneroom, Grey 11/02 Neumos' //Seattle, WA w/ Jesu and Eluvium 11/03 The Hawthorne //Theater Portland, OR Joining sunn 0))) on stage for these performances are very special guests: Attila Csihar (Vokills), and Justin Broaderick (guitar, cold, dark cloud formations). Be prepared for other special unveilings at these shows as well! The shows will come at the end of recording sessions for the forthcoming 2008 full-length release. Please stay tuned for updates as they develop. -the 'Lord and the 'Split WWW.SOUTHERNLORD.COM DESPISED ICON To Take Part In The Exclaim!/MuchLoud Aggressive Tendencies 2007 Tour DESPISED ICON continues their non-stop fall North American touring onslaught by taking part in the Exclaim!/MuchLoud! Aggressive Tendencies 2007 tour alongside The Locust, which runs exclusively throughout Canada from Nov. 3rd through Nov. 16th. This trek marks the group fifth tour in support of their highly acclaimed new album, The Ills of Modern Man. Check below for the tour’s routing or visit the band’s MySpace page. Alex Erian (vocals) further comments: "We’re finally doing a full Canadian tour in November. We haven’t been to western Canada in almost two years and can't wait to see all our friends out there. We want to thank Exclaim! and MuchLoud for this amazing opportunity. It should be awesome!" DESPISED ICON are currently on tour alongside Darkest Hour, Job For A Cowboy, A Life Once Lost and The Faceless. This devastating package is a one of the most brutal, fan-friendly, affordably-priced tours this summer and is sure to be the perfect alternative to the oversaturated festival events. This trek leads them directly into another crushing U.S. tour with labelmates Suicide Silence and Winds of Plague, which kicks off on Sept. 2nd and runs through Sept. 26th. In 2007, DESPISED ICON further establishes their position as one of the genre's most devastating new acts. DESPISED ICON W/The Locust – Exclaim!/MuchLoud! Aggressive Tendencies 2007 Tour 11/3 - Vancouver, BC - UBC Ballroom 11/5 - Edmonton, AB - Velvet Underground 11/6 - Calgary, AB - The Underground 11/8 - Regina, SK - The Exchange 11/9 - Winnipeg, MB - West End Cultural Centre 11/10 - Thunder Bay, ON - TBA 11/12 - London, ON - Call the Office 11/13 - Hamilton, ON - The Casbah 11/14 - Toronto, ON - The Reverb 11/15 - Montreal, QC - Le Studio 11/16 - Ottawa, ON - Babylon Metal Maniacs SHAMAN To Release New Album Via Scarlet Records Shaman (formerly Shaaman), the revamped Brazilian band featuring extraordinary drummer Ricardo Confessori (ex-Angra) and talented singer Thiago Bianchi (who recently replaced former Shaaman and Angra vocalist Andrè Matos) signed a deal with Scarlet Records. ‘Immortal’ is the confirmed title for the new effort and it will be released in November. Here’s the tracklist: 01. Renovatti 02. Inside Chains 03. Tribal by Blood 04. Immortal 05. One Life 06. In the Dark 07. Strenght 08. Freedom 09. Never Yield 10. The Yellow Brick Road The songs ‘One Life’ and ‘In The Dark’ can be streamed on the following locations. You can also check out the photo shooting from the ‘In The Dark’ videoclip recording sessions: ‘One Life’: click here ‘In The Dark’: click here Pictures: click here More news on www.scarletrecords.it Metal Maniacs M.O.D. Signs With Index Entertainment Fronted by the charismatic and outspoken Billy Milano, M.O.D.'s new album "Red White & Screwed" finds the band returning to their roots of aggressive metal/hardcore merged with edgy social commentary. Milano and crew slam through tracks like "Balls On Bread", "Jose Can You See", "Alphabet City Stomp" and "The Big It". Produced by Tim Gerron at Music Lab, M.O.D.'s current lineup is completed by Scott Sargeant (Guitar, ex-Skinlab/Laaz Rockit), Derek "Lennon" Lopez (Drums) & Dawson Clawson (Bass). Milano had this to say about the new material: "Everyone keeps telling me this is the best record I've done since S.O.D.'s 'Speak English Or Die'...I guess not giving a shit about what people think or feel is finally working". An Ecard with song samples and band information can be found at www.indexentertainment.com. "Red, White & Screwed" is scheduled for an October 9th release date. Metal Maniacs AMORPHIS "silent waters" video posted online AMORPHIS' latest single "Silent Waters" entered the Finnish charts at position no. 2. The Finnish metallers have now released their new video for this song. Watch the clip HERE! An e-card for the upcoming album "Silent Waters", which will be released on August 29 (Finland)/August 31 (other countries), has been made available at this location. The CD was recorded at Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki, Finland. Mixing duties were handled by Mikko Karmila (NIGHTWISH, STRATOVARIUS) at Finnvox studios. "Silent Waters" track listing: 01. Weaving The Incantation 02. A Servant 03. Silent Waters 04. Towards And Against 05. I Of Crimson Blood 06. Her Alone 07. Enigma 08. Shaman 09. The White Swan 10. Black River 11. Sign (bonus track on digipak) AMORPHIS will embark on the "Silent Waters European Tour" in November to see at first Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, Norway and Sweden before the band returns to Finland for a concert at Nosturi in Helsinki. Support on the trek will come from SWALLOW THE SUN and INSOMNIUM. Come and see AMORPHIS in Germany, presented by METAL HAMMER and metal.de 13.11. Hannover - Musikzentrum 14.11. Essen - Zeche Carl 15.11. Berlin - Columbia Club 16.11. Glauchau - Alte Spinnerei 17.11. Lindau - Club Vaudeville 20.11. Saarbrücken - Roxy 21.11. München - Metropolis 22.11. Aschaffenburg - Colos-Saal AGNOSTIC FRONT confirmed for saints & sinners festival AGNOSTIC FRONT, ALEXISONFIRE, NORMA JEAN and SUICIDE SILENCE are among the newly confirmed bands for this year's Saints & Sinners Festival, set to take place November 3-4 at Asbury Park, New Jersey's Convention Hall. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Saturday, November 3, 2007: AGAINST ME! SAVES THE DAY AGNOSTIC FRONT AUGUST BURNS RED BELA KISS ELYSIA FOUR LETTER LIE HIP HOP KARAOKE KADDISFLY NEWLYWED DISASTER STRIKE ANYWHERE THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM WHITE CHAPEL Sunday, November 4, 2007: GLASSJAW A SKYLIT DRIVE ALEXISONFIRE ANIMOSITY BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME BLESS THE FALL DANCE GAVIN DANCE DECEMBER AETERNALIS ENVY ON THE COAST MISERY SIGNALS MY CHILDREN MY BRIDE NORMA JEAN SILVERSTEIN SUICIDE SILENCE WALLS OF JERICHO In early November AGNOSTIC FRONT's new record "Warriors" will be released by Nuclear Blast. TRAIL OF TEARS + CELLADOR + ECHOES OF ETERNITY + UNEXPECT NORTH AMERICAN TOUR JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2008. All dates ; w/ Trail of Tears, Cellador & Echoes of Eternity Except ***; w/ Echoes of Eternity 01.10.08 @ Vnuk’s Lounge ; Milwaukee, WI * 01.11.08 @ The Reverb ; Cedar Falls, IA * 01.12.08 @ I-Rock ; Detroit, MI * 01.13.08 @ The Mad Hatter ; Covington, KY * 01.14.08 @ The Muse ; Nashville, TN * 01.15.08 @ Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte , NC 01.16.08 @ Jaxx - West Springfield , VA 01.17.08 @ Webster Theater - Hartford , CT 01.18.08 @ The Chance - Poughkeepsie , NY 01.19.08 @ Mark`s Place - Bedford, NH 01.20.08 @ BB Kings Blues Club - New York City , NY 01.21.08 @ Rainbow ; Ottawa, ON 01.22.08 @ Velvet - Quebec City, QC 01.23.08 @ FouFounes Electriques- Montreal, QC 01.24.08 @ The Funhaus - Toronto , ON 01.25.08 @ Peabody`s Down Under - Cleveland, OH 01.26.08 @ The Pearl Room - Mokena , ILL 01.27.08 @ Station 4 - St Paul , MN 01.30.08 @ El Corazon - Seattle , WA 01.31.08 @ Roseland Grill - Portland , OR 02.01.08 @ Oakland Metro - Oakland , CA 02.02.08 @ Showcase Theatre - Corona , CA 02.03.08 @ El Jardin del Silencio Extreme Rock Bar - Mexicali, MEX 02.04.08 @ Whiskey a Go Go - West Hollywood , CA 02.06.08 @ Bluebird Theater - Denver , CO 02.07.08 @ Launch Pad - Albuquerque , NM 02.08.08 @ White Rabbit - San Antonio , TX 02.09.08 @ Ridglea Theater – Ft Worth , TX 02.10.08 @ Meridian - Houston , TX 02.12.08 @ Static bar : Kansas City, MO * 02.13.08 @ Station 4 ; St.Paul, MN * 02.14.08 @ TBA ; *** You can buy Tickets for the shows on this website : www.ENTERTHEVAULT.com SAPREMIA'S "HOLLOW" IS UNLEASHED! Tuesday, August 28th is the official release date of Sapremia's, "Hollow" on Open Grave Records. Sapremia, scene veterans hadn't released any new material for over a decade. "Hollow" sees three brand new tracks being released, as well as rerecordings of two old favorites. Also included as bonus material is the entire, "Existence of Torture" and "Subconscious Rot" demos. Sapremia hosted their record release party on August 24th 2007 at the Cherrywood Bar & Grille in Clementon, NJ with special guests Bereavement, Blasphemous and Circle of Fear. Pictures from last nights event are posted on the Open Grave Records website. "Hollow" preorders will ship next week. All preordered copies are signed by the band and include a copy of the original "Existence of Torture" Demo tape. "Hollow" is a limited edition EP of 500 units. Sapremia will begin recording their first full length album for Open Grave Records in September, with a release in the beginning of 2008, with a US tour to follow. http://www.opengraverecords.com NEW ROSETTA SONG POSTED FROM UPCOMING ALBUM "WAKE/LIFT"! We are very excited to debut the new song "Wake" from Rosetta's highly anticipated, sophomore release "Wake/Lift" in stores October 2nd! Click the link below to hear “Wake” by ROSETTA: http://www.myspace.com/translationlossrecords We will have special preorders and package deals available for ROSETTA’s “Wake/Lift” soon, so please check back later to our website and Myspace page in the days to come! Translation Loss Records www.translationloss.com www.myspace.com/translationlossrecords Darkest Seed's cover of QUEEN's "The Show Must Go On" posted online The heavy/hard band DARKEST SEED is recording its debut cd in Nitro Sound Solutions studios, with the production of Roger Fingle, also known as Earth, the vocalist and multi-instrumentist of Blood Tears and Seduced by Suicide. Darkest Seed was born in 2004 with the proposal to produce expressive, technical and melodic music, talking about deep and current themes. Its line up is formed by the vocalist Benhur Lima (Ynis Vitrin, Anaxes, Fire Symphony), the guitarist Ricardo Reolon (ex-Burning In Hell) and the drummer César de Campos (Nebulousky). Since the album will be released only in 2008, the band posted online a cover of the Queen' song "The Show Must Go On", which is available in the band's website and MySpace page at www.darkestseed.com and www.myspace.com/darkestseed Darkest Seed www.darkestseed.com www.myspace.com/darkestseed

October 6th, 2007	W:O:A 2008 - 31.07.-02.08.08 pre sale just begun W:O:A 2007 is just over and all of us will keep it in mind till we grow old. From now on we start pre sale for W:O:A 2008. We´ll work out solutions for this years problems, like entrance to party stage, park and camping situation, masses at festival area and so on. So you can keep the faith that 2008 will become a smooth event for everybody. Also we reached already the limit of capacity! THERE WILL BE NO MORE AUDIANCE THAN 2007!!!! So don´t worry about that. If there will be a SOLD OUT sign, than W:O:A is definetely SOLD OUT! the following bands are already confirmed for 2008: IRON MAIDEN AVANTASIA CHILDREN OF BODOM KREATOR SONATA ARCTICA ...and many more... you can order your tickets at Metaltix , +49 (0)4627-18 38 38 for EUR 99,00 (incl. EUR 20,00 for Full Metal Service) plus pre sale EUR 10,00 . www.metaltix.com Akashic's guitarist canceled the rest of South American Guitar Masters Tour 2007 in Chile - Marcos de Ros, guitarist of the progressive metal band AKASHIC, and Pablo G. Soler, who were in the middle of South American Guitar Masters Tour 2007 had to cancel the rest of the shows scheduled for August in Chile, due to the bad administration of their tour management. The musicians state that Mr. Gonzalo Arratia isn't their tour manager anymore and can't represent the guitarists. They would like to apologize with the local promoters, press, sponsors and the fans. Marcos and Pablo promise to go back to Chile soon. Due to this fact the following concerts are canceled: 09/8 - Antofasta (Chile) 10/8 - Calama (Chile) 11/8 - Copiapó (Chile) 13/8 - Los Andes (Chile) 14/8 - Teodoro Schmidt (Chile) 16/8 - Temuco (Chile) 17/8 - Linares (Chile) 18/8 - Talca (Chile) 20/8 - Concepcion (Chile) 22/8 - Chillean (Chile) 23/8 - Rancagua (Chile) 24/8 - Santiago (Chile) 25/8 - Santiago (Chile) The fans can check the work of Akashic and Marcos de Ros on MySpace through the links www.myspace.com/akashicrock and www.myspace.com/marcosderos www.akashic.com.br SOULFLY’S MARC RIZZO: GUITAR VIRTUOSO - SOPHOMORE ALBUM OUT NOW! THE ULTIMATE DEVOTION ON SHRAPNEL RECORDS HOLLYWOOD – THE ULTIMATE DEVOTION is Marc Rizzo’s solo sophomore release on Shrapnel Records. This newly mastered work of shred-art comes on the coat-tails of his critically acclaimed debut album COLASSAL MYOPIA in 2006. Being part of the new breed of young guitarists in contemporary bands, Rizzo has built a substantial following through his years of touring and recording with Soulfly with Metal Legend Max Cavalera. Rizzo’s raw energy combined with the talent of a new-generation shred-master is a much needed breath of fresh air to the instrumental rock genre. THE ULTIMATE DEVOTION is a myriad of Rizzo’s amazing talent to combine flamenco and pure unadulterated shred mastery. “THE ULTIMATE DEVOTION is a total representation of where I am at musically right now,” explains Rizzo. “I feel I really pushed myself on this record to the next level of my playing. This music, for me, is the ultimate devotion.” Rizzo is out now with Soulfly in Europe and is also shredder of choice by newly reunited Max and Igor Cavalera for their new project tentatively named INFLIKTED. For more information click to www.shrapnelrecords.com or www.myspace.com/marcrizzo Herege finished recordings and announces details of new album - The traditional heavy metal band HEREGE finished the recordings of their debut, "Herege", which lyrics are about marking historical facts of 20th and 21st Century, following a chronological order, from the end of Second World War, passing through Cold War, Latin America dictatorships, untill the present, with themes about globalization and terrorism. It was recorded in Nitro Sound Solutions studio, being produced by Roger Fingle, who worked with several South-American metal bands and is also known as Earth, vocalist and multi-instrumentist of the bands Seduced by Suicide and Blood Tears. Actually the cd is being mixed, and the track list will be: 01. Blitzkrieg 02. Last Day of the Führer 03. Bear Versus Eagle 04. Congress Cellars 05. Warfare 06. Turn off the TV 07. Plastic Flowers 08. Free Yourself 09. Limit 10. The Letter The whole recording process was registered and posted online by the band, as the songs of the EP "Bang Your Heads" and several live videos. They are available in the band's website www.herege.com and MySpace www.myspace.com/heregemetal www.herege.com SALEM: HELLFEST Video Footage Available Hello Fan-filmed video footage SALEM performing the song "Resentment" on June 23, 2007 at Hellfest in Clisson, France has been posted on YouTube and can be viewed below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGpYIfFVYJQ TOTAL F--KING DESTRUCTION to tour with RWAKE - run for cover In the destructive tradition of The Road Warrior and Road House, Philly's apocalyptic speed-grind punks Total Fucking Destruction will be hitting the road with Arkansas' stormtroopers of sludge Rwake. Start cross-training with those beer-lifts and get your liver hydrated... this one's going to be filthy. 10/04 The Buccaneer - Memphis, TN (Rwake only) 10/05 Lenny's Bar - Atlanta, GA w/Weedeater 10/06 The Jinx - Savannah, GA w/Weedeater 10/07 Volume 11 Tavern - Raleigh, NC 10/08 Nara Sushi - Richmond, VA w/Cough, Parasytic 10/09 The Red and The Black - Washington DC 10/10 Knitting Factory - New York, NY 10/11 Beachland - Cleveland, OH 10/12 Ravari Room - Columbus, OH w/Teeth of the Hydra 10/13 Casa Del Kotex - Indianapolis, IN w/Salvation, Whiskeytits 10/14 The Note - Chicago IL For more tour info check out: www.myspace.com/totalfuckingdestruction \| www.translationloss.com