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October 27th, 2008
  • Chinchilla News "The Prophecy" and Myspace

    Hello

    News from Chinchilla:

    I thought it would be a good idea to inform you about the work on our new CD "The Prophecy". I have loaded the pre-production from our song 'Bloody Sacrifice' ,from our new album ' The Prophecy ' , down on our www.myspace.com/chinchilla999 side. We will introduce every week another song, partially in shortened form, to afford you an insight into our new musical work. We wish you a lot of fun with the new songs. But don’t forget, this is not the final mix, this is only a pre production by myself. Achim Köhler( Primel Fear, Brainstrom, a.s.o) will start with the mix, in the end of September.

    As Guestmusicians:

    Cliff "The Riff" Evans (www.myspace.com/cliffhound), lead guitarist with legendary metal bands TANK and KILLERS,
    has finished his work on the track Bad Guy and we where all full with enthusiasm.

    Cliff's opinion about the song Bad Guy:

    The Bad Guy track sounds great.It really kicks ass.It's a real honour to be playing on it.I'm looking forward to hearing the rest of the album. Tom Naumann (Ex Primal Fear, Sinner) has finished his work on the track “Unknown Heroes”.

    Tom’s opinion about the new CD:

    I feel honoured that I was allowed to contribute to the new Chinchilla album with a few solos. Go buy the CD and go see the band live - but don't forget: be excellent to each other and bang that head that doesn't bang.

    All the best Udo

    www.chinchilla.rocks.de
    www.youtube.com/bastards1963
    www.myspace.com/chinchilla999

    Gespielte Touren und Open Airs:

    Europa Tour mit Vanden Plas (Feb.2000), Bang, Your Head?! Festival in Balingen (2000), Biker Union Festival in Schleiz (2000), Frankreich Tour mit Vanden Plas (Okt. 2000), Kurz Tour Deutschland mit Symphony X (Dez.2000), Kurz Tour Europa mit Paul Di Anno (Juni 2001), W:O:A Festival in Wacken (2001), Summer Breeze Festival in Abtsgmünden (2001), Rolling Thunder Festival (2001), Europa Tour mit Demon (Feb.2002), Fuck the Flut Festival(2002), Deutschland Headliner Tour (2002) , Saxon Europa Tour (Okt-Nov.2004), WASP Deutschland Tour (Nov. 2004), Metal Forever Festival for Asia (Feb. 2005), Saxon Europa Tour Part 2 ( Okt. 2005), Metal Forever Festival for Asia (Dez. 2006), Chinchilla spielte im Zeitraum von 1995 bis Heute über 400 Liveshows in Deutschland als Headliner!

    Check out the melodic Power Metal of CHINCHILLA and get convinced by their energetic live shows!

    Discography:

    Who Is Who? (Demo-CD, 5 Songs, 1994)
    Horrorscope (CD, 12 Songs, 1997)
    Madness (CD, 11 Songs, 20th of November 2000)
    The Last Millennium ( CD, 9 Songs, 11th of March 2002)
    Madtropolis (CD, 11 Songs, 05th of May 2003)
    Take no Prisoners ( CD, 10 Songs, 25th of Oct. 2004)
  • Thrash and Burn Press release "An Irish tribute to Thrash"

    THRASH & BURN "An Irish tribute to Thrash" Thrash & Burn will be Ireland's first tribute to Thrash, it will be a limited edition Digi "Thrash" Pack and will also be released on vinyl (well all the original recordings we're originally on vinyl, so why not the tribute album). It feature a wide variety from the Thrash and crossover years to tantalize and take the listener on a trap down Thrash memory lane, with covers from DRI to Venom and Vio-Lence to Celtic Frost done by some of Ireland's finest like Mass Extinction, Era Vulgaris, Warpath, Sol Axis, De Novisimus, Sorrowfall and many more who not only paid a fantastic tribute to the old Thrash era but also paid their respects to those who have influenced the scene and sadly have passed on and are not here to see a new thriving Thrash scene today.

    Mass Extinction "Kill on Command" by Vio-Lence
    Sol Axis "Raise the dead" by Bathory
    Era Vulgaris "Five Magiks" by Megadeth
    Reign of Fire "Beneath the remains" by Sepultura
    Warpath "Piece by Piece" by Slayer
    Manifest "Seemingly endless time" By Death Angel
    Nuclear Reign "Into the Pitt" by Testament
    Only Fumes and Corpses "I don't need society" By D.R.I.
    Sorrowfall "Fade to black" by Metallica
    Acrid Nebula "The Usurper" by Celtic Frost
    De Novisimus "Hang the Pope" by Nuclear Assault
    Christorgy "Satans Trampoline" By Lawnmower Deth
    Viocosis "The American Way" by Sacred Reich
    Raging Conflict "People of the lie" by Kreator
    Darkest Era "Countess Bathory" By Venom

    It will be available in the UK/Ire through Code7 PHD from October onwards.

    PRE-ORDER YOUR CD COPY HERE

    PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF THE LIMITED 200 VINYL HERE

    Spreading Ireland's "Thrash" Brutality Worldwide
    undergroundmovement@gmail.com
    www.myspace.com/undergroundmovementireland
    www.underground-movement.net

    www.luggamusic.com
    www.myspace.com/adriandoom
  • VOTE FOR NIGHTMARE

    Do you want NIGHTMARE on Sweden Rock Festival for 2009?

    They sure want to play on one of the biggest European metal stages to prove they belong there for real!

    Just visit SwedenRock Fest page (click URL below) and vote for NIGHTMARE!

    It's easy - Goes on N (Alphabetical order) - click on NIGHTMARE and finally click button Skicka ...

    Thanx for your help & support

    Please spread this message to all your contact.
    NIGHTMARE

    http://www.swedenrock.com/frameset.cfm?pageID=425
  • AXEMASTER back to work on new CD

    AXEMASTER has gone back to the studio and is starting work once again on their new CD "The Inner Terror". Unfortunately, the data from the hard drive that crashed which contained many of the recording's sound files has not been recovered. So to not waste anymore time waiting, the band has decided to start fresh, replacing much of what was originally done. This delay has been tough on everyone involved, but the positive side to the problem is that after playing the songs MANY times since the original tracks were recorded, there have been improvements made by everyone on their parts which will enhance the songs overall. So although the time lost has been costly, it will benefit the sound of the final product. The band thanks all those who have stuck by them through all this, asks everyone for your patience, and will finish the project as quickly as possible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • WARREL DANE posts new video for “Brother” online & more!

    After the release of the stunning, first solo effort from Nevermore vocalist WARREL DANE, “Praises To The War Machine”, earlier this year, it is now time to present you the first video of it. The album is the most personal offering of Dane’s stellar career with many lyrics dealing with hurtful topics that haunt the singer to this day. This is most evident in the track, “Brother,” and a video for it was recently shot with up-and-coming director Max Gutierrez. The clip is a very dark, introspective piece focusing on the relationship between Dane and his brother following the death of their father. The video is now available at http://www.myspace.com/warreldane, so head over now to check it out.

    The new album, “Praises To The War Machine”, is being hailed across the globe as one of the year’s best metal offerings and with this effort one of metal’s most defining and revolutionary vocalists further hones his craft to perfection. The album entered the offical German album charts on #73 and also stayed for 5 weeks in the Greek charts with highest peak at # 7.

    Also, Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis has just released his first, all-instrumental solo album this week in Europe (US release September 30th, 2008). “Zero Order Phase” was recorded earlier this year with producer Neil Kernon and drummer Mark Arrington, and features guest contributions by Ron Jarzombek (Watchtower, on “Jato Unit”), Michael Manring, Pat O' Brien (Cannibal Corpse, on “Rage Against Disaster”) and Neil Kernon. Renowned for his unique style of playing, this is the chance to delve into the depths of his shredding wizardry! Check out some tracks at http://www.myspace.com/jeffloomis!

    Everybody who wants to watch Jeff's and Warrel’s live skills can also look forward to the upcoming first NEVERMORE DVD/Live Album "The Year Of The Voyager", which will be released on October 20th, 2008, in Europe. On September 15th, 2008 an exclusive worldwide premiere of the DVD will be held at the Metropolis Cinema in the town of Bochum (Germany), where the main show of the DVD was filmed at the Zeche Bochum on October 11th, 2006. Warrel & Jeff will be attending this premiere to meet their fans, tell more about the DVD and do a signing session. Detailed info on this will be disclosed soon!

    Further info can be obtained on the following websites:
    http://www.jeffloomis.com
    http://www.myspace.com/jeffloomisy
    http://www.nevermore.tv
    http://www.myspace.com/nevermorefans

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    www.youtube.com/centurymediaeurope

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  • POISONBLACK post new song “X” at MySpace and semi-acoustic session clip at YouTube; “A Dead Heavy Day” draws near!

    While already available in their native Finland since yesterday, POISONBLACK’s highly anticipated new album “A Dead Heavy Day” will be released all across Europe on September 1st, 2008! As a brand-new appetizer for this rocking goth/metal masterpiece, the song “X” has now been posted at http://www.myspace.com/officialpoisonblack!

    The album will be available as standard CD, LP plus bonus CD as well as Ltd. Edition CD plus bonus DVD containing a “Making Of A Dead Heavy Day”, the video clip for the Finnish hit-single “Rush” (taken from the band’s 2006 effort “Lust-Stained Despair”), and seven songs filmed at an exclusive semi-acoustic gig at Radio Mega in the band’s hometown Oulu. As a preview for this stunning live gig, you can now watch the song “A Dead Heavy Day” at YouTube, just follow this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OLFRLfFTAE

    Also, don’t forget to watch the video for the song “Bear The Cross” at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOfe7rw3RPw

    Press on “A Dead Heavy Day”:
    “Ville Laihiala and POISONBLACK present their third effort, “A Dead Heavy Day”, which kicks major ass!”
    HEAVY (D)

    “…still guaranteeing goose bumps!”
    ROCK HARD (D)

    See POISONBLACK live on the Where Death Is Most Alive Tour 2008 with labelmates DARK TRANQUILLITY and FEAR MY THOUGHTS, check the exact dates below:

    Where Death Is Most Alive Tour 2008
    DARK TRANQUILLITY
    POISONBLACK
    FEAR MY THOUGHTS
    Presented by Metal Hammer (D & I), Guitar (D), Fuze (D), Laut.de (D), Metal.de (D), Rock Tribune (B), Metal Observer (F), Metalized (DK)

    24. Oct, Berlin, Kato (Germany) **
    25. Oct, Hamburg, Grünspan (Germany)
    26. Oct, Doordrecht, Bibelot (Netherlands)
    27. Oct, Vosselaar, Biebob (Belgium)
    28. Oct, Paris, Locomotive (France)
    29. Oct, Lyon, Ninkasi kao (France)
    31. Oct, Milano, Rolling Stone (Italy) *
    01. Nov, Bologna, Estragon (Italy)
    02. Nov, Rome, Alpheus (Italy)
    04. Nov, Treviso, New Age (Italy)
    05. Nov, Ljubljana, Gala Hala (Slovenia)
    06. Nov, Vienna, Szene (Austria)
    07. Nov, Graz, Orpheum (Austria)
    08. Nov, Winterthur, Salzhaus (Switzerland)
    09. Nov, Munich, Backstage (Germany)
    10. Nov, Stuttgart, Röhre (Germany) **
    11. Nov, Cologne, Underground (Germany) **
    12. Nov, Copenhagen, Pumpehuset (Denmark)
    * show will be recorded for upcoming Dark Tranquillity DVD
    ** Ultimate fan-packages incl. ticket, meet & greet, photo with all three bands, new albums by all three bands plus sound-check attendance available at www.rock-voyager.com!

    Info: http://www.myspace.com/wheredeathismostalivetour

    For further info on POISONBLACK visit:
    http://www.myspace.com/officialpoisonblack
    http://www.poisonblack.com

    Also visit:
    www.myspace.com/centurymediaeurope
    www.youtube.com/centurymediaeurope

    Travel With The Devil! @ www.rock-voyager.com
  • CENTURY MEDIA celebrates 20 years anniversary and presents „Covering 20 Years Of Extremes” 2CD release; first teaser track launched at MySpace & more!

    2008 has become an extremely exciting year in the history of Century Media Records, one of the world’s most respected independent homes for heavy music, as the label is celebrating its 20th anniversary!

    The company’s Anniversary year started off with an extremely successful, first-ever yard sale/party at the Century Media office in Dortmund (Germany) in June, where several hundred guests partied out on exclusive live shows by ANGEL DUST and TURISAS. A video with impressions from the event can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39BzVZ37pkM

    A photo gallery for this event can be viewed at http://www.centurymedia-yardsale.de

    To further celebrate this anniversary Century Media Records will release the very special 2CD compilation “Covering 20 Years Of Extremes” on September 15th in Europe and on October 14th in North America. The various artists covers-release includes 32 mostly exclusive recordings and will be available in stores for the price of one CD. Sticking to the “keep it in the family” slogan, CM approached their artists about covering songs from other acts within the label’s repertoire and the response from the musicians was overwhelming.

    Some choices were obvious and homages to the bands that influenced them, others were inspired picks. This combination ended up leading to a heavily entertaining and truly special final result across all sub-genres of heavy music. Here is the exact track-listing:

    V/A "Covering 20 Years Of Extremes" 2CD:

    CD 1 (67:36)
    1. Arch Enemy: Dream Evil “The Book Of Heavy Metal”
    2. Dark Tranquillity: Sentenced “Broken”
    3. Heaven Shall Burn: Tiamat “Whatever That Hurts”
    4. Shadows Fall: Only Living Witness “December”
    5. Brand New Sin: Iced Earth “Watching Over Me”
    6. Wolf: Moonspell “Alma Mater”
    7. Mercenary: Arch Enemy “Burning Angel”
    8. God Forbid: Merauder “Master Killer”
    9. Warbringer: Unleashed "Execute Them All"
    10. Grave: Asphyx “Vermin”
    11. Architects: Stampin’ Ground “Officer Down”
    12. Napalm Death: Despair “Outconditioned”
    13. Krisiun: Demolition Hammer “Human Dissection”
    14. Cryptopsy: Strapping Young Lad “Oh My Fucking God”
    15. Maroon: Samael “Baphomet’s Throne”
    16. Watch Them Die: Bloodbath “Breeding Death”

    CD 2 (66:47 min)
    1. Firewind: Nevermore “Believe In Nothing”
    2. Dream Evil: Arch Enemy “Let The Killing Begin”
    3. Fear My Thoughts: Heaven Shall Burn “The Weapon They Fear”
    4. The Agonist: Dark Tranquillity “Monochromatic Stains”
    5. The Forsaken: Grave “You’ll Never See”
    6. Devian: Morgoth “Isolated”
    7. Heaven Shall Burn: Merauder “Downfall Of Christ”
    8. Aborted: Turmoil “Playing Dead”
    9. Terror: SubZero “Boxed In”
    10. Napalm Death: Hellhammer “Messiah”
    11. Asphyx: Celtic Frost “Os Abysmi Vel Daath”
    12. Zimmers Hole: Old Man’s Child “Doommaker”
    13. Fu Manchu: Penance “Words To Live By”
    14. Manntis (feat. In This Moment): Lacuna Coil “Heaven’s A Lie”
    15. Kivimetsän Druidi: The Gathering “Leaves”
    16. Intronaut: Eyehategod “Dixie Whiskey”

    Exclusive online advance feature:
    To share some of these stunning versions with all of you, Century Media will present you one song taken off “Covering 20 Years Of Extremes” rotating each week up to the end of the year every Thursday on http://www.myspace.com/centurymediaeurope!

    The first instalment of this series showcases legendary Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY covering Finnish rockers SENTENCED’s classic cut “Broken”. Check it out now at: http://www.myspace.com/centurymediaeurope!

    In related news to the above mentioned band s, please take notice that DARK TRANQUILLITY and POISONBLACK (the band feat. former SENTENCED vocalist Ville Laihiala) will be part of the “Where Death Is Most Alive” Tour 2008 together with labelmates FEAR MY THOUGHTS. Here are the exact dates:

    Where Death Is Most Alive Tour 2008
    DARK TRANQUILLITY
    POISONBLACK
    FEAR MY THOUGHTS
    Presented by Metal Hammer (D & I), Guitar (D), Fuze (D), Laut.de (D), Metal.de (D), Rock Tribune (B), Metal Observer (F), Metalized (DK)

    24. Oct, Berlin, Kato (Germany) **
    25. Oct, Hamburg, Grünspan (Germany)
    26. Oct, Doordrecht, Bibelot (Netherlands)
    27. Oct, Vosselaar, Biebob (Belgium)
    28. Oct, Paris, Locomotive (France)
    29. Oct, Lyon, Ninkasi kao (France)
    31. Oct, Milano, Rolling Stone (Italy) *
    01. Nov, Bologna, Estragon (Italy)
    02. Nov, Rome, Alpheus (Italy)
    04. Nov, Treviso, New Age (Italy)
    05. Nov, Ljubljana, Gala Hala (Slovenia)
    06. Nov, Vienna, Szene (Austria)
    07. Nov, Graz, Orpheum (Austria)
    08. Nov, Winterthur, Salzhaus (Switzerland)
    09. Nov, Munich, Backstage (Germany)
    10. Nov, Stuttgart, Röhre (Germany) **
    11. Nov, Cologne, Underground (Germany) **
    12. Nov, Copenhagen, Pumpehuset (Denmark)

    * show will be recorded for upcoming Dark Tranquillity DVD
    ** Ultimate fan-packages incl. ticket, meet & greet, photo with all three bands, new albums by all three bands plus sound-check attendance available at https://www.rock-voyager.com!

    More info: http://www.myspace.com/wheredeathismostalivetour

    DARK TRANQUILLITY are promoting their current album “Fiction”, which is now available as expanded version with plenty of bonus material and an additional DVD. SENTENCED’s phenomenal farewell-release “Buried Alive” is still available as CD and DVD format. POISONBLACK’s new album “A Dead Heavy Day” will be released on September 1st!

    For further info on DARK TRANQUILLITY visit:
    http://www.darktranquillity.com
    http://www.myspace.com/dtofficial

    For further info on POISONBLACK visit:
    http://www.myspace.com/officialpoisonblack
    http://www.poisonblack.com

    Also visit:
    www.myspace.com/centurymediaeurope
    www.youtube.com/centurymediaeurope

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  • THE HAUNTED launch new homepage, “Versus” trailer & ecard;

    With their upcoming new album “Versus”, THE HAUNTED are about to return meaner and angrier than ever before! Whereas the predecessor “The Dead Eye” showed a darker, more experimental side of THE HAUNTED, it was bravely decided for “Versus” album to get back to the basics and let the powergroove do the talking! Once again produced with Tue Madsen (who has worked on “rEVOLVEr” and “The Dead Eye” too) at PUK, Antfam and IF Studio, “Versus” features “No click tracks, no triggers, no faking it” and develops a fascinating level of dynamics and heaviness from its basic live-recording procedure.

    An album trailer with vocalist Peter Dolving and guitarist Jensen has now been posted at YouTube, just click on the following link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3n/UI2oywl

    More insights into the brilliance of “Versus” can be discovered at THE HAUNTED’s brand-new ecard, where you can already listen to the album’s opening song “Moronic Colossus” as well as watch an entertaining and quite disturbing track-by-track video feature. Do not hesitate any longer and visit ecard.centurymedia.com/thehaunted_versus!

    Also, visit THE HAUNTED’s newly re-designed website at www.the-haunted.com!

    “Versus” will be released as CD, LP as well as Ltd. Edition CD-Box including a special 4-track bonus CD, a double-sided poster, sticker and guitar pick on the following dates:

    SWEDEN: Wednesday, September 17, 2008.
    GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / BENELUX / ITALY: Friday, September 19, 2008.
    UK / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / NORWAY / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, September 22, 2008.
    SPAIN / PORTUGAL: Tuesday, September 23, 2008.
    FINLAND / HUNGARY: Wednesday, September 24, 2008.

    THE HAUNTED will be kicking off the touring cycle for “Versus” with a Scandinavian tour in October, followed by a South American tour in November, see below for the exact dates:

    THE HAUNTED – Live:

    Scandinavian Tour 2008
    Oct 1, 2008 - Malmo, Sweden @ KB
    Oct 2 2008 - Göteborg, Sweden @ Brewhouse
    Oct 3 2008 - Oslo, Norway @ Garage
    Oct 4 2008 - Örebro, Sweden @ Kulturhuset
    Oct 6 2008 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Nalen
    Oct 8 2008 - Helsinki, Finland @ Tavastia
    Oct 9 2008 - Tampere, Finland @ Klubi
    Oct 10 2008 - Jyväskylä, Finland @ Lutakko
    Nov 1 2008 - Boden, Sweden @ Nordic Rage Festival

    Mexico / South America Tour 2008
    Nov 20 2008 - Monterrey, Mexico @ Cafe Iguana
    Nov 21 2008 - Mexico City, Mexico @ Circo Volador
    Nov 28 2008 - Santiago, Chile @ Teatro Novedades
    Nov 29 2008 - Buenos Aires, Argentina @ The End
    Nov 30 2008 - Sao Paolo, Brazil @ Hangar 110

    For all further info on the THE HAUNTED as well as videos from the recording sessions and pre-production for “Versus”, please visit www.myspace.com/thehaunted!

    Download the THE HAUNTED’s “Versus” web-banner (.gif) here

    Also visit:
    www.the-haunted.com
    www.myspace.com/centurymediaeurope
    www.youtube.com/centurymediaeurope

    Travel With The Devil! @ www.rock-voyager.com
  • NAPALM DEATH announce new album title!

    UK’s legendary grindcore masters NAPALM DEATH have decided to name their upcoming album “Time Waits For No Slave”, which they are currently recording with producer Russ Russell.

    Drums have been tracked at Parlour Studios in Kettering and guitars, bass and vocals will be done at Foel Studios in Wales whereas the band is going to return to Parlour for the mix. Expect the new album to surface in early 2009!

    NAPALM DEATH will only interrupt their studio work for a few selected shows in autumn 2008, see below for the dates:

    03.10. Lichtenfels - WOD Festival (Germany) w/ Benediction, Onslaught, Nominon, Holy Moses
    31.10. Chalon Sur Saone – La Peniche (France)
    01.11. Nancy – Láutre Canal (France)
    02.11. Vitry Le Francois – Orange Bleue (France)
    22.11. Leeds – Damnation Festival (Great Britain)
    Booking: www.mad-tourbooking.de

    More info on NAPALM DEATH, videos, songs etc. can be found on:
    www.myspace.com/napalmdeath
    www.napalmdeath.org

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    www.youtube.com/centurymediaeurope

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  • DREAM EVIL Awarded “Gold Medal In Metal” in Summer Metal Olympics 2008! DVD+2CD and 2CD release out NOW! Second promotional song-sample online!

    With the Summer Olympics 2008 coming to an end, what better timing could you ask for to launch “Gold Medal In Metal (Alive & Archive)”, the first live-and-much-more release by Sweden's hardrocking athletes DREAM EVIL. Jump off the couch and escape your TV at last to instead visit a record store and get yourself a copy of this majestic release NOW!

    After having already launched the brand new, previously unreleased studio track, “Dominator” (recorded exclusively for this release) some while back, we can now present you the band’s metal anthem “The Book Of Heavy Metal” in its live version from “Gold Medal In Metal (Alive & Archive)”: Please go to www.myspace.com/dreamevil to check it out!

    Here is the complete track-listing info of the releases for you:

    DREAM EVIL - “Gold Medal In Metal (Alive & Archive)” DVD+2CD:

    Gold Medal Disc – DVD (100:45):
    Live Maerd (67:45)
    1. United
    2. Blind Evil
    3. Fire! Battle! In Metal!
    4. In Flames You Burn
    5. Crusaders' Anthem
    6. Back From The Dead
    7. Higher On Fire
    8. The Prophecy
    9. Made Of Metal
    10. Heavy Metal In The Night
    11. Let Me Out
    12. The Chosen Ones
    13. The Book Of Heavy Metal
    14. Chasing The Dragon
    15. Children Of The Night

    Video-Clips (14:16)
    - Fire! Battle! In Metal!
    - Blind Evil
    - The Book Of Heavy Metal
    - Children Of The Night

    Interview (18:44)

    Silver Medal Disc – “Alive” CD (67:00):
    Audio live-album with same tracklisting as “Live Maerd” DVD section.

    Bronze Medal Disc – “Archive” CD (63:36):
    1. Dominator (3:23) *
    2. Fight For Metal (3:52) *
    3. December 25th (4:16) *
    4. Pain Patrol (3:14) **
    5. Lady Of Pleasure (3:27) **
    6. Chapter 6 (4:03) ***
    7. Gold Medal In Metal (3:11) #
    8. Point Of No Return (3:52) ##
    9. The Enemy (3:15) ***
    10. Hero Of Zeroes (4:30) ###
    11. Bringing The Metal Back (3:43) #
    12. Betrayed (4:01) +
    13. Evilized [unplugged] (4:56) +
    15. Take The World (4:09) +++
    14. Dragonheart (3:35) ++
    16. Crusader's Anthem [demo] (4:03) °
    17. Touring Is My Life [live] (1:56) °°

    * Brand new, exclusive and previously unreleased studio tracks from 2007.
    ** Japanese bonus tracks from “United” album. Unreleased elsewhere.
    *** Japanese bonus track from “The Book Of Heavy Metal” album. Unreleased elsewhere.
    # From “The Book Of Heavy Metal” sessions. Previously unreleased.
    ## From “The Book Of Heavy Metal” sessions. Previously only released on the “The First Chapter” CD-Single.
    ### From “The Book Of Heavy Metal” album sessions. Previously only released on the “New Found Power” Compilation CD
    + From “Evilized” sessions. Previously only released on the “Children Of The Night” MCD.
    ++ Previously only released on the “Children Of The Night” MCD and on the Japanese version of the “Dragonslayer” album.
    +++ Previously only released on the Japanese version of the “Children Of he Night” MCD.
    ° Previously unreleased rough demo version of a song later to appear on the “The Book Of Heavy Metal” album.
    °° Previously unreleased song in a radio-studio live-session version.

    DREAM EVIL - “Gold Medal In Metal (Alive & Archive)” 2CD:
    Audio only release including the previously mentioned Silver and Bronze discs. Two CD’s for the price of one!

    And here are the exact European release dates:

    GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / BENELUX: Friday, August 22, 2008.
    UK / DENMARK / NORWAY / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, August 25, 2008.
    SPAIN / PORTUGAL: Tuesday, August 26, 2008.
    SWEDEN / FINLAND / HUNGARY: Wednesday, August 27, 2008.
    GREECE: Monday, September 1, 2008.
    ITALY: Friday, September 5, 2008.
    FRANCE: Monday, September 8, 2008.

    The 2-CD (Playing time of over 2 hours!) and the special DVD version (Playing time of the DVD is over 100 minutes and both audio CD’s are included in this package as well!) are a complete guide into the vaults of DREAM EVIL and a trip to the core of true METAL at its very rockin’ best!

    Stay tuned for more action soon…

    DREAM EVIL Websites:
    www.dreamevil.se
    www.myspace.com/dreamevil

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    www.youtube.com/centurymediaeurope

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  • BASICK RECORDS sign SHY OF THE DEPTH

    BASICK RECORDS are chuffed to announce the signing of Brighton, UK based tech metal upstarts, SHY OF THE DEPTH (www.myspace.com/shyofthedepth).

    Combining technicality and groove with influences from the likes of SIKTH and PANTERA, the band recently recorded their debut EP with WellerHill Productions (Justin Hill and Dan Weller, formerly of SIKTH) after a direct invitation from the pair.

    Although a relatively new band, SHY OF THE DEPTH are already building up a solid reputation by confirming upcoming shows with the likes of MESHUGGAH (Thursday 4th September) and a full UK Tour with MALEFICE throughout September '08.

    Check out the BASICK RECORDS MySpace page to hear brand new material from the EP: http://www.myspace.com/basickrecords

    And you can also check out the bands promo video by hitting up either of our Vimeo or YouTube channels: VIMEO

    The self titled debut EP will be released via BASICK RECORDS on October 13th 2008.

    For all press enquiries, or to arrange an interview please contact: james@basickrecords.com

    TEAM BASICK
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    BASICK RECORDS
    PO BOX 4334
    DUNSTABLE
    ENGLAND, UK
    LU6 1JH
    info@basickrecords.com
    www.basickrecords.com
  • VASTATOR CD "Hell Only Knows" Out Now !!!

    Metal For BeerDrinkers & HellRaisers !!!!
    Newsletter 08-2008

    INFERNO RECORDS proudly announce & present :

    Chilean Metal Heroes VASTATOR third album "Hell Only Knows" (European Version) is now OUT !

    11 songs (& bonus video) of dark & raging Heavy Metal with neckbreaking rhythmics, cut-throat guitarz & incredible vocals ! For all into Judas Priest, Nevermore, Mercyful fate, old-Manowar ! Expect TRUE Heavy Metal Here ! Nothing Else !

    Listen to songs & watch video on www.myspace.com/infernorecs !

    Get your copy for :
    13 Euros postpaid (France & Europe)
    15 € postpaid (Rest Of World)
    - Note the 100 first copies ordered through INFERNO Records will come with a free pin -

    Payments :
    Paypal to inferno-records@hotmail.fr
    or bank transfer (ask for IBAN & BIC)
    Distributors needed !

    Wholesale prices :
    35 € for 5 copies inc. postage/package everywhere !
    50 € for 10 copies inc. postage/package everywhere !

    Trades are possible - but write first !

    Webzines, Magazines & Radios...
    Get in touch for promo-pack !

    Thanks for your time & support !!!
    HardRocker'Fab for INFERNO Records.
  • Oct 7th Lies to be released

    Get ready! Oct. 7th, 2008 is the day. Lies is the cd. Spare Change Records is the label. Your miserable life will never be the same! You think you're pissed off at the world? You haven't seen anything yet! Pre-order the cd now only at WWW.SPARECHANGERECORDS.COM and WWW.HOTBUTTEREDANAL.COM.

    Thanks for your support!
    Hot Buttered Anal

    www.myspace.com/hotbutteredanal
    www.myspace.com/hbastreetteam
  • LOTHLÖRYEN makes pre-release of second album on MySpace

    The South American heavy/folk metallers of LOTHLÖRYEN will release in Brazil their second album, entitled "Some Ways Back No More", in a few weeks, through Die Hard Records.

    When waiting for the album's release the band will make a pre-release on MySpace, weekly posting new songs for streaming. The first song to be included is "A Secret Time". Listen to it at www.myspace.com/lothloryenband

    Recently the band was featured on the podcast of Valinor, the biggest south american portal about the work of J. R. R. Tolkien, creator of the famous "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. In the show they talked about bands which are influenced by Tolkien and also how his work fits as scenario for the several themes present in Lothlöryen' songs. The podcast is available at www.valinor.com.br (in Portuguese).

    The release of "Some Ways Back No More" in other countries is still in negotiation, labels and distros interested in work with the band shall contact them at contato@lothloryen.net

    Lothlöryen
    contato@lothloryen.net
    www.lothloryen.net
    www.myspace.com/lothloryenband
  • SKEPTICISM - Alloy CD

    SKEPTICISM
    "Alloy" CD
    out October 20th, 2008

    To pre-order “Alloy” for $2 less than then normal price click here

    Finnish veterans of Funeral Doom Metal Skepticism release their new album entitled "Alloy" on October 20th 2008 through U.S. company Red Stream. ”Alloy” is the fourth full length endeavor by the band following the prior album “Farmakon” released in 2003. On "Alloy" Skepticism further refines their signature sound relying on an unchanged line-up and instrumentation as on previous albums. Stylistically "Alloy" is a part of the same continuum with its predecessors with all elements pushed further. According to Red Stream: "For Skepticism freaks familiar with the earlier albums 'Alloy' will sound familiar and new at the same time. 'Alloy' is crushing, monumental yet beautiful: Skepticism."

    Alloy track list:
    1. The Arrival
    2. March October
    3. Antimony
    4. The Curtain
    5. Pendulum
    6. Oars in the Dusk

    With the release of Alloy Skepticism will appear live on the Exorcising the Funereal tour with Pantheist and OPHIS. For information and dates visit skepticism.fi.

    Red Stream, Inc.
    P.O. Box 196242
    Winter Springs, FL 32719-6242
    USA

    www.redstream.org
    www.myspace.com/redstream
  • HAMMERFALL - STUDIO BLOG VIDEO AVAILABLE

    Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL have posted the first two video blogs/reports featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for their new album.

    The as-yet-untitled CD will include an instrumental written by the group's latest addition, guitarist Pontus Norgren (THE POODLES, TALISMAN, GREAT KING RAT), and a song entitled "One of a Kind," which was written as a collaboration between HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak and IN FLAMES axeman Jesper Strömblad (who was a member of HAMMERFALL in the band's earliest incarnation).

    Pontus Norgren joined HAMMERFALL as the replacement for Stefan Elmgren, who left the band in early April to focus on his new career as a pilot.

    WATCH PART ONE - CLICK HERE

    WATCH PART TWO - CLICK HERE

    Hammerfall - MySpace Video Channel
    Hammerfall Facebook Page
  • MELTDOWN - UPLOADS BRAND NEW TRACK!

    Los Angeles-based thrashers MELTDOWN have posted a new song, "Panic," on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's forthcoming debut album, Executioner, due in Europe on November 14 (North American Release Date: TBA) via Nuclear Blast Records.

    Executioner was recorded at Andy Classen's (LEGION OF THE DAMNED, DEW-SCENTED, NEAERA, BELPHEGOR, ASPHYX) Stage One Studio in Germany.

    Vocalist/guitarist Dan Wetmore states, "We had a killer time in Germany recording with Andy Classen. His studio has seen some awesome bands make killer records, and we feel ours definitely holds its own.

    It's heavy, fast, aggressive, and completely true to the institution of heavy metal. With few distractions in the German countryside, we focused in on getting the album to sound exactly how we wanted.

    Now, with the album's release, we're planning on unleashing our energy in every city and town we can drag ourselves to."

    MELTDOWN is:
    Dan Wetmore - Vocals, Guitar
    Jeff Potts - Guitar
    Ben Mottsman - Bass
    Adam Haritan - Drums

    Meltdown MySpace Page
    Meltdown Bebo Page

October 26th, 2008
  • LORDI UNLEASHES A NEW LOOK AND READIES DEADACHE FOR AN OCTOBER 28th RELEASE
    Finnish Monster-Rockers Forge Forward!

    New York, NY – Finnish monster-rockers LORDI announced that their fourth studio album, entitled Deadache, will be released in the United States on October 28th, 2008. A new album cycle calls for a new look – fantastic (in both senses of the word) costumes designed by Mr Lordi will surely fit the bill!

    The anthemic first single off the Nino Laurenne-produced Deadache, “Bite It Like A Bulldog,” will be serviced to US radio on October 20th. The song (which can be heard at http://www.myspace.com/lordi) features a powerful bass line and was co-written by Mr. Lordi and bassist Mr. Ox. Other song titles from the upcoming opus include “Man Skin Boots,” “Girls Go Chopping,” “Ghosts of Heceta Head” and “Dead Bugs Bite.” The album has a horror-theme, but a classic rock sound.

    LORDI keyboardist Ms. Awa also promises something different, “The music is guitar-based rock, just the way a rock band should be. The album features sounds from the 80’s: hammond-style organs and a bit of Rob Zombie-style as well. All the experiences we’ve had and people we’ve met touring the world during the last few years have had their influences on the album.”

    A crucial element of LORDI’s appeal has always been the band’s monster characters. As is customary for LORDI, the look of each character has been redesigned for the new album. The new costumes, designed by Mr. Lordi will make their in-person debut when LORDI headlines Popkomm in Berlin this October. A photo is included with this missive.

    LORDI’s previous studio album, The Arockalypse, has sold over 350,000 copies worldwide. The album has been released in over 30 countries, including the US and Japan and the album has been certified over triple platinum in the band’s home country of Finland, gold in Germany and Sweden. The single “Hard Rock Hallelujah” has also achieved gold status in Germany. The new album, Deadache, will be released in over 30 countries as well, including all of Europe, the US, and Japan.

    To get more information on LORDI please check out the following links: www.lordi.fi & www.myspace.com/lordi.
  • Skyfire Reveals 'Esoteric' Artwork and Posts New Studio Update

    The artwork for Swedish progressive metallers Skyfire’s latest album Esoteric has been revealed on the band’s studio diary located HERE. The band has also posted a video clip from the studio and the following update:

    “Some good news and some bad...

    First, the bad: We expected the recording of this album to take a while, but unfortunately things took longer than we thought. Because we are working with lots of keyboard tracks as well as orchestra and choir samples (this was the big secret we were keeping from everyone, but since things are taking so long it's only fair to let you guys know!), recording this album will obviously take longer than usual. The month of July was especially tedious for us. As a result of the delays, we had to book the mix for next month, so we will hopefully be able to post some new music in October or November. This also means that the album itself will have to be released later than expected. We don't want to make any promises we can't keep, so we will just say that the new album will come out sometime early next year. We know this might come as a disappointment to many, but if you guys were able to wait since 2004, a few extra months should be nothing. =)

    Now, the good: Because we are just as sad as you are due to the delays, the band and the label have decided to reveal our amazing new artwork, as well as a cool clip from our recording sessions located at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7qg5Okd2lg. Check them out! We can also report to you that the music is 100% completed as far as tracking goes. We are just finishing up writing lyrics before we record vocals, which will probably happen within the next few days. As we stated, we will post some new music for you guys almost immediately after we receive the final masters. That's all for now, take care!”

    -Skyfire

    Visit: label.pivotalalliance.com | webzine.pivotalalliance.com
  • THE FUNERAL PYRE prepares for November tour, more releases

    Southern California’s THE FUNERAL PYRE have posted an in-depth update at the band’s official blog, which includes touring plans for November with fellow Californians EARLY GRAVES on the Manifest Blasphemy Tour, as well as two new recordings of material to supplement the recent release of ‘Wounds,’ the band’s latest full-length album, which saw a late May release through Prosthetic Records. For details on the band’s upcoming recording plans, visit THE FUNERAL PYRE’s blog. Meanwhile, the tentative routing for the upcoming West Coast tour is as follows. Anyone that can assist in booking can contact the band via forestmoonproducts@hotmail.com:

    THE FUNERAL PYRE on tour
    (Manifest Blasphemy Tour with The Funeral Pyre, Early Graves)
    11/06 San Francisco/Oakland, CA
    11/07 Chico, CA
    11/08 Medford/Eugene, OR
    11/09 Portland, OR
    11/10 Seattle, WA
    11/11 Boise, ID
    11/12 Salt Lake City, UT
    11/13 Cheyenne, WY
    11/14 Denver, CO
    11/15 Colorado Springs, CO
    11/16 Albuquerque, NM
    11/17 El Paso, TX
    11/18 Tucson, AZ
    11/19 Phoenix, AZ
    11/20 Las Vegas, NV
    11/21 Los Angeles, CA

    Upon completion of the forthcoming Manifest Blasphemy Tour, THE FUNERAL PYRE will return to California to continue working on the band’s fourth full-length record, which should see a release in 2009. ‘Wounds’ features visuals from artist Justin Bartlett (Gorgoroth, Averse Sefira, Intronaut) and a mix courtesy of Erik Rutan (Cannibal Corpse, Hate Eternal, Through The Eyes of the Dead), and the band most recently wrapped up a tour with fellow SoCal band Antagonist and Sea of Treachery, having already headlined another tour earlier, upon the release of ‘Wounds.’

    www.prostheticrecords.com
  • BRAIN DRILL finds new drummer – currently auditioning bassists

    Northern CA technical death metal outfit Brain Drill has just announced Joe Bondra of PA as their new drummer. Video footage of Joe covering Brain Drill songs along with songs the band recorded with him when he came to the bay area just this past weekend will be posted to Brain Drill’s MySpace page HERE.

    “I always thought that brain drill was one of the most brutal bands in the death metal scene, and now I am extremely excited to be part of that band and I am even more amped to be able to start playing shows and work on our new material” comments Joe Bondra

    Brain Drill is now looking to recruit a new bass player. If you are interested send the band a video or mp3 showcasing your skills as a bass player. An audio file is fine but the band prefers video if possible. You can post your tryout on YouTube or MySpace TV and then send the link to the band by emailing it to bookingbraindrill@gmail.com or via their MySpace page. Brian Drill would prefer it if you are from the bay area or somewhere in California, but it is fine if you are in another part of the country as long as you are willing to relocate or travel frequently. Brain Drill are NOT going to fly you out to California so please make sure you will be able to travel if you are serious about joining the band. Persons trying out for the open position in the band definitely need to have a valid driver's license, no drug or women problems, be able to drive 8-10 hours at a time, and someone who will be able to tour once the band gets back out onto the road.

    http://www.myspace.com/braindrill
  • SCALE THE SUMMIT to enter the studio for Prosthetic Records debut

    Houston’s instrumental quartet SCALE THE SUMMIT hit the studio today to begin tracking the band’s Prosthetic Records debut. Due in early 2009, the record will consist of all-new songs and is the follow-up to the band’s 2007 self-released debut, ‘Monument,’ and fans can expect a series of in-studio blog and video updates covering the progress of the recording of SCALE THE SUMMIT’s new music.

    "Writing is complete for our next album, and I have to say this is some of the best material we have ever written!” guitarist Chris Letchford says. “We have been working hard on this album for a good six months now and we are really excited to get to work on it in the studio. We are set to enter Nut House Recordings on Aug 29th in New Jersey to start tracking and the title for this nice group of jams will be ‘Carving Desert Canyons.’ Now...you all can be in suspense for studio updates, video, shows, touring, and of course some killer new music!"

    SCALE THE SUMMIT has tapped seasoned photographer Tom Kilty to personify the band’s sound through the ‘Carving Desert Canyons’ artwork which promises to be in-depth. For a sample of past SCALE THE SUMMIT designs, fans can visit http://scalethesummit.bigcartel.com. In the meantime, several songs from ‘Monument’ are available on the band’s MySpace page.

    www.prostheticrecords.com
  • GUITAR LEGEND YNGWIE MALMSTEEN UNLEASHES FIRST NEW ALBUM IN THREE YEARS

    GUITAR LEGEND YNGWIE MALMSTEEN UNLEASHES FIRST NEW ALBUM IN THREE YEARS, 'PERPETUAL FLAME,' TO BE INDUCTED INTO ROCK WALK AND TOUR NORTH AMERICA FALL 2008

    The global rock guitar community will undoubtedly mark October 14, 2008 on their calendars, as this is the exact date that Yngwie Malmsteen will be issuing his latest studio triumph, 'Perpetual Flame.' The album will be the first-ever Yngwie album to be released via Rising Force Records (distributed via Koch), while the album also marks the debut on an Yngwie album by ex-Judas Priest/Iced Earth frontman, Tim 'Ripper' Owens.

    Twelve tracks of pure six string metallic bliss (which stretches to almost 70 minutes total), the album was produced and engineered by Yngwie himself, and mixed by Roy Z (who has previously worked with Judas Priest and Bruce Dickinson, among others). Joining Yngwie and Ripper on the album is keyboardist Derek Sherinian and drummer Patrick Johansson (Yngwie contributed bass, additional keyboards, and vocals, as well), but on tour, Michael Troy will supply keyboards, and Bjorn Englen will be laying down the bass. A supporting tour of the U.S. and Canada is slated to run through all of October.

    Single-handedly, Yngwie Malmsteen trailblazed the classical metal movement in the 1980's. During a time when the majority of guitarists were merely copying Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie was one of the few rock guitarists to create his own instantly-identifiable playing style – which has been subsequently mimicked by countless other guitarists. Yngwie is responsible for issuing some of the metal's all-time great guitar classics, especially such releases as 1984's 'Rising Force,' 1985's 'Marching Out,' 1992's 'Fire and Ice,' and most recently, 2005's 'Unleash the Fury.'

    In addition to the arrival of 'Perpetual Flame' in October, another career highlight is slated for that same month – Yngwie will be inducted into the Rock Walk on Monday, October 13th in Los Angeles.

    Additionally a new Fender/Yngwie Malmsteen custom shop guitar will be unveiled on November 28th (with a limited run of 100 instruments) and there will be a slew of CD reissues of Yngwie classics to soon be announced.

    And the accolades continue to pour in - 'Roadie Crew Magazine' organized a poll in which 330 respected rock guitarists were asked to vote for their favorite guitarist of all-time. Yngwie checked in at a lofty number 3, only behind fellow legends Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen. Without question, 2008 is shaping up to be the year of Yngwie.

    COMPLETE TRACKLISTING FOR 'PERPETUAL FLAME':

    1. Death Dealer
    2. Damnation Game
    3. Live to Fight (Another Day)
    4. Red Devil
    5. Four Horsemen (Of the Apocalypse)
    6. Priest of the Unholy
    7. Be Careful What You Wish For
    8. Caprici Di Diablo
    9. Lament
    10. Magic City
    11. Eleventh Hour
    12. Heavy Heart

    YNGWIE MALMSTEEN 2008 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:

    OCTOBER 24, 2008 SAYREVILLE, NJ – STARLAND BALLROOM
    OCTOBER 26, 2008 NEW YORK, NY – BLENDER THEATER

    FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE FOLLOWING SITES:
    www.YngwieMalmsteen.com (official page)
    www.RisingForceRecords.com (official record company page – will be launched soon)
    www.fender.com/yngwie/english/ (information – and video clip - about Yngwie's signature guitar)
  • Check out Joey Vera's new video

    Hi All,

    Sorry for the mass mail. Just wanted to share a new video I made here at home of me playing a tune I filmed recently but I wrote and recorded this song in 1997.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8WBeRaFMfI

    Enjoy.

    Take Care,
    Joey

    www.joeyvera.com
    www.myspace.com/joeyvera
  • EXODUS RELEASE THE COVER ART FOR "LET THERE BE BLOOD"

    Produced by Gary Holt, “Let There Be Blood” was recorded at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, CA, JKZ Production Studio in San Rafael, CA with vocal tracks recorded at J. Rod Production Studios in New City, NY. Andy Sneap mixed and mastered the album at Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, UK.

    The release date for "Let There Be Blood” is October 28, 2008 through Zaentz Records which has U.S. and European distribution. Gary Holt will be available for interviews starting in September. Please make your requests for promo material to Die Crawling Media.

    For the troops in the trenches, it began in 1982 with a low generation copy of a local band’s three-song demo. For some, it began with their first listen to Combat Records’ version of "Bonded By Blood" in 1986. Regardless of the year EXODUS are the undeniable forefathers of thrash metal.

    EXODUS gained huge notoriety in the international underground scene as a result of the tape trading community. Their dynamic guitar riffing, adrenaline-inducing drum work, and bloodied live shows made all the difference in the band’s mission to take Bay Area Thrash to a worldwide audience.

    The immortal, must-have, thrash classic "Bonded By Blood" was released in 1985 via Torrid Records (then re-released in 1986 on Combat Records), and inspired the likes of Testament, Death Angel, Vio-lence and many others. To this day "Bonded By Blood" is inspiring a whole new breed of thrash metal. Gary Holt, songwriter and lead guitarist of EXODUS, has released the following statement about the band's decision to revisit this classic album that began an era in music history.

    "After many years in the planning and discussion stage, we have finally completed the re-recording of "Bonded By Blood." We have decided to call it "Let There Be Blood" and it is our way of paying homage to [original singer] Paul Baloff by showing how relevant these songs we had written together still are. We aren't trying to replace the original, that's impossible anyway. We are just giving these songs the benefit of modern production. It's something we talked about before Paul's death and it's always been important to us to do. We were super excited about entering the studio once again to record these classics, and now it's back to writing the next studio record!"

    Zaentz Records
    www.zaentzrecords.com

October 23rd, 2008
  • PRO-PAIN SIGNS AMERICAN DEAL WITH REGAIN RECORDS FOR RELEASE OF ‘NO END IN SIGHT’

    TRENTON, N.J. – Pro-Pain has signed a deal with Regain Records for the release of its 11th album, “No End in Sight,” in North America.

    “We feel that Swedish-based Regain Records is a solid and up and coming label here in the US,” said Gary Meskil. “They have a professional staff and the resources that are necessary to promote and further develop artists such as Pro-Pain. We look forward to a sound and successful partnership with Regain!”

    "'No End in Sight' is a great record track after track," said Dennis Clapp, Managing Director, North America. "This was not a hard decision to make. Pro-Pain are also a very hard working band with a die-hard following and Regain is very happy to be working with them."

    Together for 16 years, the New York-based band has developed a niche in the hardcore/metal scene with a sound distinctly its own.

    Carrying that sound through the years, Pro-Pain has also taken liberties to grow and expand, and “No End in Sight” has been described as the band’s most melodic offering to date.

    “I think that is an accurate description,” Meskil said. “The new CD offers a wide variety of styles, more so than any of its predecessors. However, a fair percentage of the recording is also very traditional - in the Pro-Pain sense - and sonically heavy. ‘No End in Sight’ is exactly the type of album that we wanted to create this time around, so we couldn't be more pleased with it.”

    Regain Records opened its North American office New York in late 2006. The label plans to expand and develop its diverse roster. Based in Sweden, the label’s European operation has a deep catalog that had previously been licensed out in North America.

    www.regainrecords.com
    www.pro-pain.com
    www.myspace.com/propainspace
  • PSYCROPTIC - NEW SONG UPLOADED ON MYSPACE!

    A machine in the making!

    Tasmanian tech-death masters PSYCROPTIC have uploaded a brand new track, "Immortal Army of One," to their MySpace page.

    To listen to the track, please click on the band image to the upper right or visit www.myspace.com/psycroptic

    The song comes off the group's fourth album, Ob(Servant) - (CD+DVD), which is scheduled for release in Europe on September 26 and in North America on October 14 via Nuclear Blast Records.

    Ob(Servant) - (CD+DVD) was mixed and mastered by former MACHINE HEAD and SOULFLY guitarist Logan Mader (DIVINE HERESY, GOJIRA) and was recorded once again by guitarist Joe Haley. The album will include a free bonus DVD featuring a studio diary as well as performance footage from a 2006 gig in Amsterdam, Netherlands and 2008 concert in Wellington, New Zealand. The free bonus DVD will run approximately 85 minutes.Commented drummer Dave Haley:

    "'Immortal Army of One' is one of my personal favorites on 'Ob(servant)'. The riffs on it are catchy as hell and stick in your head, and it is a very brutal song. Yet, it has a lot of dynamics throughout and is quite technical. It's very PSYCROPTIC-sounding, yet there are a lot of new sounds and ideas introduced. Just an all-around cool track both to listen to and play. Lyrically, the song explores the the idea of a suicidal god like being — one who has omnipotence yet wants to relinquish it. A twisted thought — a being who has the choice to do anything desired, except giving up such a power; all-powerful yet powerless at the same time."

    Psycroptic MySpace Page
    Psycroptic Official Website
  • Trinacria... a band "Enslaved" by psychedelic metal ways

    Enslaved's artistic, occult extension! These Norwegians prove that there is beauty in chaos. Incongruous, exhilarating soundscapes – challenging and highly innovative music performed by Norway’s finest. Featuring Ivar Bjornson, Grutle Kjellson and Ice Dale of the almighty Enslaved, and members of Fe-Mail and Emmerhoff, Trinacria take you across the border into a realm where beauty meets chaos. Enslaved meets Neurosis meets Lisa Gerrard.

    The band comments: “The road from what began as a one-off concert to this full-fledged maelstrom of a monster album has been nothing short of fantastic for all of us!”

    http://www.myspace.com/trinacriamusic
    http://www.season-of-mist.com
    http://www.myspace.com/seasonofmist
  • Innerstrength Records announces the addition of Exesion

    Innerstrength Records announces the addition of Evansville, IN based metal band Exesion. The bands debut album "Promise, Waste, and Rot" will be released on 11/04/2008. "Promise, Waste, and Rot" was mixed and mastered by Dave Otero(Cephalic Carnage, Dethroned) and the art was handled by Mike Bohatch (Martyr AD, Dew-Sented). Exesion challenges themselves to construct complex musical movements in conjunction with lyrics that carry weight and meaning. They have crafted a style that embrases metal, death metal, progressive, and industrial.

    Check out Exesion at myspace.com/exesion or request them on XM's liquid metal.

    Innerstrength Records
    www.myspace.com/innerstrengthrecords
  • W:O:A 2009 - PRE SALE

    Now the 19th W:O:A is also part of our history and there are four things remaining in our memory:

    - The best audience in the world
    - Mercy less good bands with amazing performances
    - The sun is truly north German
    - It is possible without traffic jams

    We want to thank you all for your amazing Support because without it we won´t be what we are:

    The greatest Heavy Metal Festival in the world!

    After the massive run for the X-Mas-Tickets, we will start the pre-sale of the normal 3 - Day "ALL IN" Ticket in the next week. Also we will anounce the first bands of the line up 2009

    your
    W:O:A team
  • ALL SHALL PERISH Comments on Job For A Cowboy Tour!

    ALL SHALL PERISH drummer, Matt Kuykendall, recently checked in from their European tour to offer an update and comment on their upcoming run with JOB FOR A COWBOY, HATE ETERNAL, ANIMOSITY and ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY.

    “We can't fucking wait to do this tour! This is a full on death metal onslaught not to be missed. We have known JOB FOR A COWBOY, ANIMOSITY, and HATE ETERNAL for a while and so its going to be a reunion as well. This is Job's last tour on this record and our first US tour on ours so everyone be ready to hear some new tracks and get to see JOB FOR A COWBOY one last time on this disc!

    Our current tour with SWORN ENEMY is going nuts! The fest response has been the biggest of our career and the club shows are packed and fucking crazy. We really did not expect this but it just solidifies our love for Europe. We will be heading out on a 10 day Russian/Syberian Tour along with a week and a half of southern Europe headline dates AND two weeks on the hell on earth European tour with WALLS OF JERICHO, RED CHORD, ANIMOSITY, CATARACT and STICK TO YOUR GUNS!”

    Nov. 13 - Pomona, CA @ Glasshouse Music Hall
    Nov. 14 - Bakersfield, CA @ The Dome
    Nov. 15 - Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk
    Nov. 16 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
    Nov. 17 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
    Nov. 18 - Boise, ID @ The Venue
    Nov. 20 - Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep
    Nov. 21 - Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck
    Nov. 22 - Iowa City, IA @ The Picador
    Nov. 23 - St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
    Nov. 25 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
    Nov. 26 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Strummers
    Nov. 27 - London, ON @ The Embassy Hotel
    Nov. 28 - Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
    Nov. 29 - Portland, ME @ The Station
    Nov. 30 - Providence, RI @ The Living Room
    Dec. 01 - Framingdale, NY @ The Crazy Donkey
    Dec. 02 - Sayerville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
    Dec. 03 - Baltimore, MD @ Otto Bar
    Dec. 04 - Richmond, VA @ Canal Club (Downstairs)
    Dec. 05 - Wilmington, NC @ Soapbox Laundro-Lounge
    Dec. 06 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
    Dec. 07 – [to be announced] NC @ [to be announced]
    Dec. 09 - Little Rock, AR @ The Village
    Dec. 10 - Tulsa, OK @ The Marquee
    Dec. 11 - Dallas, TX @ The Door
    Dec. 12 - McAllen, TX @ Cine El Rey Theatre
    Dec. 13 - Austin, TX @ Red 7
    Dec. 14 - Odessa, TX @ Dos Amigos
    Dec. 15 - Farmington, NM @ Big City Night Club
    Dec. 16 - Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre

    "Awaken The Dreamers" is due on September 16th via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to "The Price of Existence" was recorded once again at Castle Ultimate Studios in Oakland with producer Zack Ohren.

    "Awaken The Dreamers" track listing:

    01. When Life Meant More...
    02. Black Gold Reign
    03. Never...Again
    04. The Ones We Left Behind
    05. Awaken The Dreamers
    06. Memories Of A Glass Sanctuary
    07. Stabbing To Purge Dissimulation
    08. Gagged, Bound, Shelved And Forgotten
    09. Until The End
    10. From So Far Away
    11. Misery's Introduction
    12. Songs For The Damned
  • AKASHIC calls it quits and will release a posthumous DVD

    - After 10 years of activities, the brazilian progressive metal band AKASHIC calls it quits. Since its creation in 1998 the group released two albums, "Timeless Realm" and "A Brand New Day", and played lots of concerts in Brazil and Europe.

    The band says farewell with a new DVD, which will be released soon and will feature the band playing the best songs of their set. The members wrote the following statement:

    "To all AKASHIC fans, we want to let you know that we are ending the activities of the band.

    We had 10 fantastic years where we learned a lot with each other, musically and personally.

    We recorded two CDs and a future DVD, besides of playing two european tours. In this period we focused all our creativity on Akashic. We are sure that we gave our best, maintaining the truth of each of us in every song and action made by the band so far.

    We thank the fans for all the support. We will keep working with music as we always did, because that's what we like to do and what we do best.

    Keep following our carreers and wait for the DVD which will be released soon.

    Thank you very much.

    AKASHIC"

    When waiting for the DVD the fans can check videos and samples of the band's two albums on MySpace at www.myspace.com/akashicrock

    Akashic Press
    press@akashic.com.br
    www.akashic.com.br
    www.myspace.com/akashicrock
  • Final bands confirmed for Damnation Festival 2008!

    UK doom stalwarts CATHEDRAL are the third and final DAMNATION FESTIVAL 2008 headliner, topping the hugely diverse Rock Sound Stage.

    They will be joined by progressive metallers DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL and THE MIRIMAR DISASTER on the stunning bill in Leeds University.

    It will mark a UK festival exclusive for the English doom legends at the event on Saturday 22nd November, completing a stage already bursting with progressive and alternative British talent such as *Shels, Latitudes and Ramesses.

    Festival director Gavin McInally said: "With the diverse and brilliant trio of Cathedral, Pitchshifter and Carcass headlining this year the only complaints we want to hear now is that they are clashing!

    "Seriously though, we're delighted to host such a strong bill and also a great privilege to be able to have an all-British top billing for the first time.

    "With Devil Sold His Soul and The Mirimar Disaster joining the bill, Damnation Festival will be the most varied and exciting metal event of the year."

    He added: "In the following months we'll announce the unsigned Terrorizer Stage openers, which will be voted on by fans themselves as part of a cover-mount CD competition in this month's Terrorizer magazine."

    Damnation Festival will take place on Saturday 22nd November at Leeds University with the full lineup being: Carcass, My Dying Bride, Pitchshifter, Napalm Death, Cathedral, Sigh, The Berzerker, Onslaught, Benediction, Taint, Ramesses, Desecration, *Shels, Devil Sold His Soul, The Mirimar Disaster, Latitudes and Terrorizer's unsigned winners.

    The remaining tickets cost £29 and are available from http://www.leedstickets.com/ , http://www.ticketline.co.uk/ and http://www.seetickets.co.uk/

    Tickets are also on sale in Leeds at stores including Crash and Jumbo.

    For more information visit: http://www.damnationfestival.co.uk or http://www.myspace.com/damnationfestival
  • DARKANE - DEMONIC ART - ARTWORK REVEALED!

    The cover artwork for Demonic Art, the new album from Swedish thrashers DARKANE, can be viewed here. Due in Europe on October 24 via via Nuclear Blast Records (North American Release Date: TBA).

    According to the band, "12 songs ended up on the final version, with about 48 minutes of pure aggressive, brutal, melodic, modern, technical, furious, fast, heavy and insane thrash metal! We are very proud of this album and we know for sure that if you liked what we've done before you won't be disappointed in any way this time either. DARKANE has developed in a way that hopefully will give us new fans as well, not meaning that we've turned softer or more mainstream... just better! ...and more humble."

    Demonic Art track list:
    01. Variations of an Eye Crush (instrumental)
    02. Leaving Existence
    03. Demonic Art
    04. Absolution
    05. Execution 44
    06. Impetious Constant Chaos
    07. Demigod
    08. Soul Survivor
    09. The Killing of I
    10. Wrong Grave (instrumental)
    11. Still in Progress
    12. Wrath Connection
    13. Reborn in Greed (Japanese bonus track)

    The eighth installment of DARKANE's video studio diary can be viewed by clicking the image below. In the latest clip, guitarist Christofer Malmström and drummer Peter Wildoer discuss the completion of the group's new album, Demonic Art, and give fans a song preview from the upcoming CD!

    CLICK BELOW to check out the clip:

    Darkane MySpace Page
    Darkane - Video Studio Report - Part 8


October 11th, 2008
  • LTC Prod. News

    LET THEM COME Productions proudly presents its new release which is CRAWLING DEATH "New Murder Art". Almost 30 minutes of what is the best in death metal should satisfy all the maniax. What you've got here is speed, killing slowdowns, extreem vocals and a lot of melody in solos. You can listen to the samples on www.myspace.com/crawlingdeath The cost of the CD is 4 Euro + shipping.

    More on www.ltc.musicinside.pl
  • Glasgow Grin Signs With Year of the Sun Records And Reveals Serial Killer Concept Album

    Glasgow Grin has signed with Year of the Sun Records for the release of their upcoming debut album “Saints of the Greatest Sin”. Glasgow Grin’s debut is expected to surface in October 2008 and was recorded at Frozen Solid Studios with producer Matt Connell (Ex-Exhumed, Fuck the Facts) and mixed by Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me). The group has posted new songs online at www.myspace.com/yearofthesun

    "We're excited to be a part of the Year of the Sun family again. They've grown in leaps and bounds since we first signed Dear Black Diary to the label a few years back," commented Glasgow Grin frontman Jordan Shortt. "When Glasgow Grin was created, it was our goal to avoid all of the mistakes that we made while in Dear Black Diary. Essentially, DBD was a huge learning experience that allowed us to mature and grow. Glasgow Grin is a fresh start for us and with our debut full length we feel we’ve put together an extremely focused project that we feel reflects our growth as musicians. It was very important to us that we come out of our corner swinging this round, and “Saints of the Greatest Sin” packs a powerful punch”.

    Glasgow Grin has also revealed that “Saints of the Greatest Sin” will be a concept record based around a serial killer who murders pedophiles.
    The album artwork will be based around the concept with the liner notes containing an eight page short story.

    “This time around we decided to create an experience that combines music, writing, and artwork into one cohesive tapestry and the result is something that we are proud to share with everyone. Themes throughout the album vary from justifiable homicide to religion, and the album is based around the story of a young man on a murder spree fueled by his faith in God,” says Shortt about the concept behind the group’s debut. “The relationship that the main character shares with God is meant to display how confusion in ideology can create hypocrisy, embracing the Lord on one hand and breaking commandments on the other.”

    www.YearOfTheSun.com
    www.myspace.com/GlasgowGrin
  • PSYCROPTIC: New Song Posted!

    Tasmanian tech-death masters, PSYCROPTIC, have uploaded a brand new track and cover art to the bands Myspace (www.myspace.com/psycroptic). The song “Immortal Army of One” was taken from “Ob(Servant),” the band’s first album for Nuclear Blast Records and fourth overall. “Ob(Servant)” will be released on October 14th in North America. Drummer Dave Haley commented:

    “'Immortal Army of One' is one of my personal favorites on “Ob(servant)”. The riffs on it are catchy as hell and stick in your head, and it is a very brutal song. Yet, it has a lot of dynamics throughout and is quite technical. It’s very PSYCROPTIC sounding, yet there are a lot of new sounds and ideas introduced. Just an all round cool track both to listen to and play.

    Lyrically, the song explores the the idea of a suicidal god like being – one who has omnipotence yet wants to relinquish it. A twisted thought - a being who has the choice to do anything desired, except giving up such a power; all powerful yet powerless at the same time.”

    “Ob(Servant)” was mixed and mastered by former MACHINE HEAD and SOULFLY guitarist Logan Mader (DIVINE HERESY, GOJIRA) and recorded once again by guitarist Joe Haley.

    PSYCROPTIC recently returned home after a very successful US debut on this years Summer Slaughter tour, which included THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, KATAKLYSM, CRYPTOPSY, THE FACELESS, DESPISED ICON, ABORTED and WHITECHAPEL.
  • MAGICIAN's debut album available in Brazil through Die Hard Records

    - After the japanese release of its first album, "Tales of the Magician", by the label Soundholic, the power metal band Magician now has the cd available in Brazil through Die Hard Records, which will be followed by an european release scheduled to September, by the german label Dockyard 1.

    The album was mixed and mastered in Germany by a "dream team" of heavy metal formed by Dirk Schlächter (Gamma Ray), Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray, ex-Helloween) and the producer and tour manager Arne Lakenmacher, who already worked with several acts like Kreator, Primal Fear, Hirax, Lana Lane, Sodom, Nevermore, Destruction, and others.

    "Tales of the Magician" has the following track list:

    01. Tale I - Intro: Let the Spell Begin
    02. Tale II - Prime Evil
    03. Tale III - Underworld Terror
    04. Tale IV – Sandstorm
    05. Tale V - Terminal Day
    06. Tale VI - Dark Ritual (Hear your Master's Call)
    07. Tale VII - Minstrel's Domain
    08. Tale VIII - Siege on Zelgian
    09. Tale IX - Crossing the Last Gate
    10. Tale X - Finale: Let the Harmony Endure

    About the release, Fausto, one of the label owners, comments: "Brazil reveals lots of original bands, Magician is one of them, standing out with their inspired compositions, talent of playing, and production. Whoever form an opinion before listening to them will lose the chance of knowing a really promising band."

    Brazilian fans can order the album through Die Hard Records website at www.diehard.com.br

    Samples of the cd and also a video clip made for the song "Minstrel's Domain" are available at www.myspace.com/magicianband

    Magician
    press@magician.com.br
    www.magician.com.br
    www.myspace.com/magicianband
  • ALL THAT REMAINS unveils Chiron music video premiere, tracklisting for 'OVERCOME'

    Massachusetts’ ALL THAT REMAINS has unveiled the band’s new video for the track “Chiron,” from the forthcoming album ‘Overcome’ exclusively online as Buzznet.com’s video of the day. The clip was shot earlier this summer while the band was in Los Angeles with director Brian Thompson (As I Lay Dying, Killswitch Engage) and a behind the scenes clip is also available here.

    Meanwhile, ALL THAT REMAINS has also unveiled the track listing for ‘Overcome,’ which marks the first time the band has covered a song, Nevermore’s “Believe In Nothing.” “We decided to do a cover on this disc and we didn't want to do what every other band is doing these days and take a pop or rock song from the 80s,” frontman Phil Labonte says. “We figured a song by a band with real metal cred would do best for us. This song never got the attention it deserved. It's an amazingly well written song and even though it's not the most complex song Nevermore has done it is, in my opinion, one of their best. We ran the idea by Nevermore and they gave us their blessing so we were very happy to have the original artists behind it. I couldn't be happier with the way it came out!”

    ALL THAT REMAINS - Overcome
    1) Before The Damned
    2) Two Weeks
    3) Undone
    4) Forever In Your Hands
    5) Chiron
    6) Days Without
    7) A Song For The Hopeless
    8) Do Not Obey
    9) Relinquish
    10) Overcome
    11) Believe In Nothing

    ‘Overcome’ will see a Sept. 16 release through Prosthetic Records, while ALL THAT REMAINS just finished their run on Vans Warped Tour last weekend in Los Angeles. The band is now at home and gearing up for a co-headlining tour with Trivium, which will also feature 36 Crazy Fists and The Human Abstract, after which ALL THAT REMAINS will be direct support in major markets to In Flames, which will also see the band playing with Gojira and 36 Crazy Fists.

    ALL THAT REMAINS
    (In Flames, All That Remains, Gojira, 36 Crazy Fists)
    11/06 Montreal, QC – Metropolis
    11/07 Toronto, ON – Sound Academy
    11/08 Detroit, MI – Emerald Theater
    11/10 Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
    11/12 Minneapolis, MN – Myth
    11/14 Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall
    11/15 Edmonton, AB – Events Center
    11/17 Vancouver, BC – Commodore
    11/18 Seattle, WA – Showbox Sodo
    11/19 Portland, OR – Roseland
    11/21 San Francisco, CA – Warfield
    11/22 Los Angeles, CA – The Nokia Club
    11/23 Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues
    11/24 Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theatre
    11/25 Albuquerque, NM – Midnight Rodeo
    11/26 Denver, CO – Fillmore
    11/28 Dallas, TX – Palladium
    11/29 Austin, TX – La Zona Rosa
    11/30 Houston, TX – House Of Blues
    12/02 Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
    12/03 Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
    12/04 Norfolk, VA – The Norva
    12/05 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live
    12/06 Worcester, MA – Palladium
    12/07 New York, NY – Terminal 5
    12/09 St.Louis, MO – Pageant
    12/10 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave

    www.prostheticrecords.com
  • NEW AUTUMN BLACK RELEASE ANNOUNCED

    AUTUMN BLACK COMBINE METAL AND MELODY ON 'THE UNBORN TRAGEDY' DUE AUGUST 23RD VIA TYBURN RECORDS

    As stated on their Myspace site, "metal + hardcore + pop = Autumn Black." Rarely can an equation summarize a rock band, but in this case, it fits perfectly. As evidenced by the group's sophomore effort for Tyburn Records, 'The Unborn Tragedy,' few groups nowadays can blend all three aforementioned styles as skillfully and memorably as the chaps in Autumn Black. "The new album brings a new sense of versatility in today's market in the metal genre," explains the group's bassist, Albert Platt. "Nothing like what's out today, we set out to create and write a new explosive sound where the fans and new fans can distinguish and separate Autumn Black from the rest of the pack."

    Joining Platt in this Los Angeles/San Diego-based group are also singer Andrew Vargas, guitarists Ruben Platt and Jonathan Koch, as well as drummer Christopher Daigle, who have delivered one of the most explosive, thoughtful, and emotionally-charged records in recent memory. "Uniting metal fans and hardcore fans with the pop culture is what we are aiming for," adds Ruben Platt. "We are very excited of the release of 'The Unborn Tragedy" because we want to achieve the goal of making metal/hardcore music into everyday life in the mainstream world of pop and hip-hop. You will distinguish our metal and hardcore roots as well as our pop roots and structure. Only two words will describe the album - simply amazing!"

    As evidenced by such winning tracks as the lead-off video, "This I Promise" (which seamlessly bridges the gap between pop and hardcore), as well as "The Last Sacrifice" (a track the band describes as "A hopeful cry - not to forget the mistakes of yesterday in our actions of today") and "Reach for the Sky" (one of the album's top headbanging anthems), Autumn Black are one of the few modern day rock acts that honestly posses the potential of appealing to such a wide variety of music fans. "We felt amongst each other that we wanted to bring something fresh to the table while still being heavy and clever at the same time," points out Koch. "We didn't want to be one of those bands which I will not mention that sound identical – i.e., chug, chug. 'The Unborn Tragedy' shows very well the capabilities of the band's musicianship and the maturity of the songwriting within the group. Very well thought out, very heavy, very melodic, and above all, very different." As evidenced throughout 'The Unborn Tragedy,' Autumn Black has certainly succeeded in their goal.

    The complete tracklisting for 'The Unborn Tragedy':

    1. The Unborn Tragedy
    2. The Eight
    3. Will This Remain
    4. Night of No Tomorrow
    5. This I Promise
    6. Further Than Before
    7. Endless Struggle
    8. In Between the Here and Now
    9. Reach For the Sky
    10. A Reaction Without Words
    11. The Last Sacrifice

    For more information, visit:
    www.myspace.com/autumnblack
  • GOC SIGNS WITH SCREAMING FERRET WRECKORDS

    GAGGLE OF COCKS HAS SIGNED A RECORD DEAL!

    In the year of the underdog the seemingly impossible keeps happening!

    The Giants beat the unbeaten Patriots for a Super Bowl title, a Beagle won the Westminster Dog Show and by the end of the year, the US will have elected either an African American or a senior citizen for President…but the biggest shocker of 'em all?

    gaggle of cocks has signed a record deal!

    They said it couldn't be done, they said it would never happen, not with a name like gaggle of cocks…but Screaming Ferret Wreckords is proving 'em wrong. GOC's incendiary debut CD, American Trash has been officially released worldwide by Screaming Ferret Wreckords.

    So, go buy a genuine, good ol' piece of American Trash, crack open a PBR, crank it up and remember, "If you promote the cancer, you become the cancer! We are the Pigz of Agony!" gaggle of cocks (GOC) emerged from the bowels of NYC's lower east side music scene in 2001.

    They fought their way to the top of a pecking order that included such New York City underground icons as The Bullys and The Toilet Boys. Within a year GOC was hammering it out regularly at such legendary clubs as CBGBs, The Continental, Don Hills and L'Amour. In 2002 GOC self-financed and independently released their debut CD, American Trash (produced and engineered by Ron Allaire). Upon its release, American Trash was hailed as "music to drive a tank to" by dudethatrocks.com.

    Sleazegrinder.com said that gaggle of cocks sound like "freshly killed steers ripping loose from their hooks." Texas' The Edge Magazine described gaggle of cocks as being "nestled somewhere between Dixie Witch and Kyuss" while numerous other reviews have made comparisons to bands such as Brand New Sin, Corrosion of Conformity (COC), Circus of Power, Circus of Power singing COC songs, Clutch and both old-school Metallica and Load and Reload-era Metallica. (For a complete rundown of these reviews please see "What People Are Saying About GOC").

    In 2007, after years of grinding it out in NYC, gaggle of cocks signed with Screaming Ferret Wreckords, a Manchester, New Hampshire-based indie label (www.screamingferret.com). Screaming Ferret will officially re-release American Trash in August '08, making it available worldwide for the first time.

    Comprised of veteran musicians, GOC includes guitarist/vocalist Pat Harrington, bassist Freddy Villano and newest addition, drummer John Macaluso. Harrington played in SLUNT (Repossession Records) with former MTV VJ Abby Gennet. SLUNT toured nationally and internationally with Motorhead, Paul Stanley, Marilyn Manson and others. Villano is a veteran of such heavy-hitters as Quiet Riot and Widowmaker (featuring Dee Snider of Twisted Sister fame). Macaluso has been the backbone of numerous world-renown artists and bands, including Yngwie Malmsteen, Ark and TNT.

    In addition to promoting the release of American Trash, gaggle of cocks recently teamed up with guitarist Chris Goercke (of Kelly Osbourne Shut Up fame) and began writing and recording material for a new record.

    Screaming Ferret is also planning to release the 5-song EP 5 Shots to the Vein later in '08. Recorded before American Trash, under the moniker Injekshun, 5 Shots to the Vein melds GOC's incendiary brand of ass-kicking hard rock with the hip hop lyrical attack of NY rap trio, SESH Tribe.

    Until then, look for gaggle of cocks on tour this year in support of American Trash and look for the CD in a record store near you. Or, log on to www.screamingferret.com and buy it there!

    Long live American Trash!
  • KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI new album out in October; post cover artwork & new song; touring Europe/UK with Korpiklaani in Nov/Dec 2008!

    Loads of good news from young, hot and Finnish symphonic folk metal shooting stars KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI! After being freshly signed to Century Media, the sextet around frontlady Leeni-Maria now is about to release its highly anticipated CMR debut album “Shadowheart” in October 2008. Expect an unmistakeable sound that is heavy, drivingly fast, but due to its epic atmosphere, and melancholic, highly catchy overtones marks a stunning amalgamation of Celtic folklore and vast extreme metal influences. By utilizing lyrics in their native Finnish tongue as well as the English language, KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI are also highly diverse when it comes to their lyrical content.

    “Shadowheart” will be released on the following dates:
    FINLAND: Wednesday, October 15, 2008.
    GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / BENELUX / ITALY: Friday, October 17, 2008.
    UK / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / NORWAY / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, October 20, 2008.
    SPAIN / PORTUGAL: Tuesday, October 21, 2008.
    SWEDEN / HUNGARY: Wednesday, October 22, 2008.

    Check out the album artwork for “Shadowheart” in high resolution at the following link:
    specials.centurymedia.de/myspace/KIVIMETSAEN_DRUDI_Shadowheart.jpg

    Furthermore, you can now listen to the brand-new song “Verivala” (engl. = “Bloodoath”) at the band’s Myspace page - www.myspace.com/kivimetsandruidi

    Even before signing to Century Media, KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI celebrated a really successful debut on European stages during their tour as support of Korpiklaani in 2007, and now with a strong debut album under their belt are about to up the ante! In September and October 2008, Kivimetsän Druidi will tour their native Finland incl. an album release gig with Korpiklaani and Battlelore, followed by a European release show on the 1st of November at Ultima Ratio Festival in Oberhausen, Germany plus a massive European tour in November / December ’08 with Korpiklaani, Battlelore and Falchion. See below for the exact dates:

    KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI Live
    01.11. GER – Oberhausen, Ultima Ratio Festival (with Turisas, Secrets Of The Moon, Kampfar, Koldbrann, XVI Dark Centuries, Gernotshagen etc.)*
    * exclusive fan-package incl. festival ticket, free entry to Ultima Ratio Halloween Party, 2 overnight stays at the 3.5 star hotel Best Western Park Hotel / Oberhausen including breakfast, bus shuttle from hotel to festival and back & more available NOW at www.rock-voyager.com

    Finnish Fire Tour 2008
    Korpiklaani
    Battlelore
    Kivimetsän Druidi
    Falchion
    13.11.2008 GER - Giessen, Hessenhalle
    14.11.2008 GER - Glauchau, alte Spinnerei
    15.11.2008 CZR - Prague, Retro Music Hall
    16.11.2008 CRO - Zagreb, Boogaloo
    17.11.2008 ITA - Milano, Alcatraz
    18.11.2008 FRA - Lyon, CCO
    26.11.2008 FRA - Strasbourg, La Laiterie
    29.11.2008 BEL - Hasselt, Mod Club
    30.11.2008 NL - Amsterdam, Melkweg
    01.12.2008 UK - Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall
    02.12.2008 UK - Glasgow ABC 1
    03.12.2008 UK - Manchester, Jilly´s Rock World
    04.12.2008 UK - London, Scala
    05.12.2008 UK - Leeds, Rio´s
    06.12.2008 UK - Minehead, Hard Rock Hell II (only KK and B´lore)
    Visit www.myspace.com/finnishfire for more info!

    More info on KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI can be found at the following websites:
    www.kivimetsandruidi.com
    www.myspace.com/kivimetsandruidi

    Also visit:
    www.myspace.com/centurymediaeurope
    www.youtube.com/centurymediaeurope

    Travel With The Devil! @ www.rock-voyager.com
  • TIAMAT - “The Ark Of The Covenant – The Complete Century Media Years”

    After incorrect content-listings of the first official TIAMAT CD box set “The Ark Of The Covenant – The Complete Century Media Years” have already been spread on several internet platforms, see below for a correct listing.

    From the raw beginnings as a doomy death metal band to their worldwide success as one of the most renowned and respected acts in the field of atmospheric gothic rock/metal, this limited edition collector’s box offers you a historical overview on TIAMAT’s Century Media releases. Limited to 3.000 copies worldwide, this noble box set also includes two exclusive audio CDs, a numbered authenticity certificate, as well as a comprehensive 74 pages thick booklet with all lyrics, terrific artwork, rare photos and extensive liner notes by Anders Iwers.

    TIAMAT – “The Ark Of The Covenant - The Complete Century Media Years” limited edition collector’s box set content-listing:
    - The Astral Sleep CD
    - Clouds CD
    - Live In Israel CD
    - Wildhoney CD
    - Wildlife CD
    - Gaia CD
    - A Deeper Kind Of Slumber CD
    - Skeleton Skeletron CD
    - Judas Christ CD
    - Prey CD
    - The Church Of Tiamat CD *
    - Panopticon CD **
    - The Church Of Tiamat DVD
    * never before released audio CD for the first time and exclusively available in this box
    ** a collection of b-sides and rarities, exclusively available in this box

    This box set will be available all across Europe on the following dates:
    GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / BENELUX: Friday, August 15, 2008.
    UK / DENMARK / NORWAY / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, August 18, 2008.
    SWEDEN / FINLAND / HUNGARY: Wednesday, August 20, 2008.
    FRANCE: Monday, August 25, 2008.
    SPAIN / PORTUGAL: Tuesday, August 26, 2008.
    GREECE: Monday, September 1, 2008.
    ITALY: Friday, September 5, 2008.

    Visit TIAMAT online:
    www.churchoftiamat.com
    www.myspace.com/tiamat

    Also visit:
    www.myspace.com/centurymediaeurope
    www.youtube.com/centurymediaeurope

    Travel With The Devil! @ www.rock-voyager.com
  • DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED - sign worldwide deal with Century Media; post new song @ MySpace; European headliner tour in September & more!

    The hard rock world is about to get a nice, swift kick in the ass as the Seattle-based sonic force Duff McKagan’s LOADED, led by the current VELVET REVOLVER bassist, has returned after a lengthy hiatus with their much anticipated, new full-length release. The quartet has signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records and a five song EP, “Wasted Heart”, will be issued in September in conjunction with their upcoming European headlining tour. This run also marks the band’s first trip to the UK. The new offering was recorded by Martin Feveyear (Presidents of the USA, Kings of Leon) and is set for an early 2009 release.

    McKagan further comments: “We are truly looking forward to this partnership with Century Media. I am encouraged that they indeed understand the spirit and integrity of DUFF MCKAGAN’S LOADED. This first EP should shed some light on who we are, what we do and how the fuck we do it!”

    McKagan, having carved out a place in rock 'n roll history selling millions of albums with the legendary Guns N’ Roses, requires no lengthy introduction. However, with Duff McKagan’s LOADED he gets a chance to further show his songwriting prowess and versatility assuming the role of vocalist/guitarist. This is an all out assault of pure rock and punk infused fury that pulls no punches.

    Duff McKagan’s LOADED was formed in 1999 and has morphed several times, releasing two albums: 1999's “Live Episode” and 2001's “Dark Days”. The current line-up features drummer Geoff Reading (New American Shame, Green Apple Quickstep), bassist Jeff Rouse and guitarist Mike Squires (both formerly of Alien Crime Syndicate). This tight-knit group of rock n’ roll brothers brings their high-energy to every stage, from Seattle's Sunset Tavern to Tokyo's NK Hall.

    Be sure to visit www.myspace.com/loadedlamf to check out the brand-new song “No More” and to view new webisodes (shot by King of Hearts Promotions) featuring exclusive footage from the studio, along with interview segments.

    www.myspace.com/loadedlamf
    duff-loaded.com

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  • IN THIS MOMENT post new track and album cover art online!

    Hollywood is known as the world’s most renowned dream factory for anything grand, glamorous and beautiful. With their aptly titled sophomore release, “The Dream”, Hollywood’s IN THIS MOMENT are poised to realize their very own vision of success worldwide after already having established at the spearhead of the modern music scene especially in the US.
    Produced by the acclaimed Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Shania Twain), “The Dream” is a dynamic hard rock opus that proves the band has matured well beyond their years, showcases the band’s songwriting prowess and Brink’s beautiful, angelic voice that is simply captivating. Head over now to the group’s revamped MySpace page www.myspace.com/inthismoment to stream the new track “Forever” and to view the album’s striking new artwork.
    “The Dream” will be released all across Europe on October 13th, 2008!

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  • DESPISED ICON new tour footage posted online; destroying Summer Breeze festival tomorrow & more!

    Since their beginnings in 2002, Montreal’s DESPISED ICON have established themselves as one of the most ferocious bands in the genre. Most recently, the band brought their intense live show to venues across the US as part of the Summer Slaughter Tour. Now these crushing Canadians have Europe in their sights before taking some well-deserved time off to begin work on their follow-up to 2007’s highly-touted “The Ills of Modern Man”.

    Vocalist Alex Erian comments: “So Summer Slaughter ended up being wild as fuck! Thanks for rocking out with us and making it our best US tour ever. We won't be coming back there this year so we're gonna miss you guys. We've been home for over a week now, chilling out and getting ready to hit Europe for the second time this year. It'll be our first time playing festivals over there and we can't wait to experience the chaos! To all our friends back home, we'll be playing our last 3 Quebec shows of the year as soon as we're back from Europe at the end of the month, hope to see you then! Check out the latest brutality!”

    DESPISED ICON has also posted new video footage online, which was filmed during their recent Montreal Assault tour with Ion Dissonance, Beneath the Massacre and Plasmarifle. The clip showcases the group’s raucous stage show while showing their excellent musicianship as they blaze through “Furtive Monologue”.

    First up on DESPISED ICON’s European conquest is their show at Summer Breeze festival in Germany, followed by a mini-tour with Cephalic Carnage and the Altamont Never Say Die! Tour with Parkway Drive, Unearth, labelmates Architects and many more, so see below for their complete itinerary!

    DESPISED ICON
    Altamont Never Say Die! Tour w/ Parkway Drive, Unearth, Architects, Protest the Hero, Whitechapel & Carnifex
    11/07 SO36 – Berlin, Germany
    11/08 Essigfabrik – Koeln, Germany
    11/09 Hof Ter Lo – Antwerp, Belgium
    11/10 Westland – Yeovil, UK
    11/11 Academy 2 – Manchester, UK
    11/12 The Arches – Glasgow, UK
    11/13 Corporation – Sheffield, UK
    11/14 Cressent – Peterborough, UK
    11/15 The Forum – London, UK
    11/16 Tivoli – Utrecht, Holland
    11/17 La Locomotive – Paris, France
    11/18 Kulturfabrik – Esch, Luxembourg
    11/19 Rohstofflager – Zuerich, Switzerland
    11/20 Backstage Werk – Munich, Germany
    11/21 Vidia Club – Cesena, Italy
    11/22 A38 – Budapest, Hungary
    11/23 Arena – Vienna, Austria
    11/24 Hirsch – Nuernburg, Germany
    11/25 Werk 2 – Leipzig, Germany
    11/26 Markthalle – Hamburg, Germany
    11/27 Voxhall – Aarhus, Denmark
    11/28 Skaters Palace – Muenster, Germany
    11/29 Schlachthof – Wiesbaden, Germany

    For more Information go to:
    www.neversaydietour.com
    www.avocado-booking.com
    www.altamontapparel.com

    More info on DESPISED ICON can be obtained on the following websites:
    www.myspace.com/despisedicon
    www.despisedicon.com

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    www.youtube.com/centurymediaeurope

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  • DREAM EVIL - post track-listing details for “Gold Medal In Metal” DVD+2CD and 2CD releases; premiere brand-new song “Dominator” @ Myspace!

    Sweden's melodic Metal overlords DREAM EVIL will release “Gold Medal In Metal (Alive & Archive)”, their first live-release as DVD and CD, including a comprehensive Bonus-CD compilation of more than an hour of quality rare and unreleased studio tracks on August 25th, 2008.

    The 2-CD (Playing time of over 2 hours!) and the special DVD version (Playing time of the DVD is over 100 minutes and both audio CD’s are included in this package as well!) are a complete guide into the vaults of DREAM EVIL and a trip to the core of true METAL at its very rockin’ best!

    As a first appetizer, the brand new, previously unreleased studio track, “Dominator” (recorded in 2007 exclusively for this release), has now been posted at www.myspace.com/dreamevil! Check it out now and look forward to more advance tracks being premiered there prior to release!

    Here is the complete track-listing info of the releases for you:

    DREAM EVIL - “Gold Medal In Metal (Alive & Archive)” DVD+2CD:

    Gold Medal Disc – DVD (100:45):
    Live Maerd (67:45)
    1. United
    2. Blind Evil
    3. Fire! Battle! In Metal!
    4. In Flames You Burn
    5. Crusaders' Anthem
    6. Back From The Dead
    7. Higher On Fire
    8. The Prophecy
    9. Made Of Metal
    10. Heavy Metal In The Night
    11. Let Me Out
    12. The Chosen Ones
    13. The Book Of Heavy Metal
    14. Chasing The Dragon
    15. Children Of The Night

    Video-Clips (14:16)
    - Fire! Battle! In Metal!
    - Blind Evil
    - The Book Of Heavy Metal
    - Children Of The Night

    Interview (18:44)

    Silver Medal Disc – “Alive” CD (67:00):
    Audio live-album with same tracklisting as “Live Maerd” DVD section.

    Bronze Medal Disc – “Archive” CD (63:36):
    1. Dominator (3:23) *
    2. Fight For Metal (3:52) *
    3. December 25th (4:16) *
    4. Pain Patrol (3:14) **
    5. Lady Of Pleasure (3:27) **
    6. Chapter 6 (4:03) ***
    7. Gold Medal In Metal (3:11) #
    8. Point Of No Return (3:52) ##
    9. The Enemy (3:15) ***
    10. Hero Of Zeroes (4:30) ###
    11. Bringing The Metal Back (3:43) #
    12. Betrayed (4:01) +
    13. Evilized [unplugged] (4:56) +
    15. Take The World (4:09) +++
    14. Dragonheart (3:35) ++
    16. Crusader's Anthem [demo] (4:03) °
    17. Touring Is My Life [live] (1:56) °°
    * Brand new, exclusive and previously unreleased studio tracks from 2007.
    ** Japanese bonus tracks from “United” album. Unreleased elsewhere.
    *** Japanese bonus track from “The Book Of Heavy Metal” album. Unreleased elsewhere.
    # From “The Book Of Heavy Metal” sessions. Previously unreleased.
    ## From “The Book Of Heavy Metal” sessions. Previously only released on the “The First Chapter” CD-Single.
    ### From “The Book Of Heavy Metal” album sessions. Previously only released on the “New Found Power” Compilation CD
    + From “Evilized” sessions. Previously only released on the “Children Of The Night” MCD.
    ++ Previously only released on the “Children Of The Night” MCD and on the Japanese version of the “Dragonslayer” album.
    +++ Previously only released on the Japanese version of the “Children Of he Night” MCD.
    ° Previously unreleased rough demo version of a song later to appear on the “The Book Of Heavy Metal” album.
    °° Previously unreleased song in a radio-studio live-session version.

    DREAM EVIL - “Gold Medal In Metal (Alive & Archive)” 2CD:
    Audio only release including the previously mentioned Silver and Bronze discs. Two CD’s for the price of one!

    And here are the exact European release dates:

    GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / BENELUX: Friday, August 22, 2008.
    UK / DENMARK / NORWAY / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, August 25, 2008.
    SPAIN / PORTUGAL: Tuesday, August 26, 2008.
    SWEDEN / FINLAND / HUNGARY: Wednesday, August 27, 2008.
    GREECE: Monday, September 1, 2008.
    ITALY: Friday, September 5, 2008.
    FRANCE: Monday, September 8, 2008.

    Stay tuned for more action soon…

    DREAM EVIL Websites:
    www.dreamevil.se
    www.myspace.com/dreamevil

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  • THE HAUNTED post new song at re-designed Myspace; reveal album artwork

    After performing a triumphant show at Germany’s Wacken festival some days ago, Sweden’s metallers THE HAUNTED have now posted a brand-new track off their highly anticipated new album “Versus” and can now also reveal the album’s cover artwork at their re-designed Myspace-site.

    Check out the intense album opening track “Moronic Colossus” at www.myspace.com/thehaunted NOW!

    Once again produced with Tue Madsen (who also worked with THE HAUNTED on “rEVOLVEr” and “The Dead Eye”) at PUK, Antfam and IF Studio, “Versus” features a “No click tracks, no triggers, no faking it”-Approach and consequently develops a fascinating level of dynamics and heaviness from its basic live-recording procedure that lets the band’s uncompromising power-groove do the talking!

    The band’s new album “Versus” will be released on the following dates:
    SWEDEN: Wednesday, September 17, 2008.
    GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / BENELUX / ITALY: Friday, September 19, 2008.
    UK / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / NORWAY / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, September 22, 2008.
    SPAIN / PORTUGAL: Tuesday, September 23, 2008.
    FINLAND / HUNGARY: Wednesday, September 24, 2008.

    Furthermore, several dates for a Scandinavian headlining tour have also been confirmed for October.

    THE HAUNTED @ Festivals 2008
    November 1, 2008 - Nordic Rage Metal Festival @ Westerfarmen, Boden, Sweden

    For all further info on the THE HAUNTED as well as videos from the recording sessions and pre-production for “Versus” visit www.myspace.com/thehaunted!

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  • ZEMIAL Discography to Go Online

    ZEMIAL have signed an exclusive agreement with Metalhit.com to make their music available to digital download stores worldwide, including iTunes, eMusic, Amazon Mp3, Rhapsody, Napster and others.

    Band leader, Vorskaath, states: "In keeping with the times, we are in the process of making the entire Zemial catalogue (including vinyl only releases) available digitally for those who prefer digital downloads."

    www.metalhit.com
    www.myspace.com/zemial