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September 26th, 2009	METAL MANIACS MAGAZINE RE-LAUNCHES ONLINE ANNOUNCES IBEX MOON RECORDS CONTEST Metal Maniacs Magazine returns to a new online format after closing the doors to its print operation in February 2009. Resurrected by the owner of Metalhit.com, with a site developed by Reh3 Design (www.reh3.com / www.mouthforwar.net), the new Metal Maniacs features regularly updated content and features from the latest in underground metal. The site boasts an exhaustive Mp3 store featuring more than 13,000 songs available for preview and purchase as well as a new forum, monthly contests, a weekly "deadly discovery" showcasing up and coming bands and a monthly free digital music compilation. The debut launch features a 24 song compilation with free downloads from bands like: Asphyx, Augury, Black Anvil, Daath, Hands, Impending Doom, Leaves' Eyes, Merauder, Séance, Skeletonwitch, Suicide Silence, Vader and more!!! Visit http://www.metalmaniacs.com/category/contest/ for your chance to win new music from Ibex Moon Recording Artists Asphyx or Thornafire! In this issue: James Malone (ARSIS) discusses his struggle with anorexia. Frank Watkins talks about the new OBITUARY and GORGOROTH albums Katon D. Pena updates us on the new HIRAX album and talks about thrash metal history. Other features include: 1349 November's Doom Bone Gnawer Hands Gravehill Pig Destroyer The Project Hate MCMXCIX Immolith Sauron Behind the scenes with Willie Gee Label spotlight on The Ajna Offensive Artists spotlight on Vince Locke (coming soon) + Reviews and more! www.metalmaniacs.com www.ibexmoon.com www.myspace.com/ibexmoonrecords NORWAY’S DIMMU BORGIR PART WAYS WITH TWO MEMBERS Norwegian symphonic black metal band DIMMU BORGIR have issued the following statement: "We regret to inform you that we have parted ways with both I.C.S. Vortex [bassist, clean vocalist] and Mustis [keyboards]. However, we do want to make it perfectly clear that the creative force in the band is highly intact, perhaps even more so than ever. With that being said, we're currently working on our next album and are excited to start a new chapter in the legacy that is DIMMU BORGIR." Visit DIMMU BORGIR online at www.DIMMU-BORGIR.com and www.myspace.com/DIMMUBORGIR Halloween 2 Out Now - New album and tour coming November Be afraid, be very afraid… Geffen recording artist Rob Zombie’s new movie HALLOWEEN 2 opened nationwide last Friday - It is that time of year again, and Michael Myers has returned home to sleepy Haddonfield, Illinois to take care of some unfinished family business. Unleashing a trail of terror that only horror master Rob Zombie can, Myers will stop at nothing to bring closure to the secrets of his twisted past! Click the below link for more information on the movie. http://www.halloween2-movie.com/ And stay tuned for more information on an upcoming tour and new Rob Zombie album release coming this November! Negura Bunget: December tour with Satyricon, Shining, and Dark Fortress confirmed In December, Negura Bunget will hit the road through Europe together with Satyricon, Shining, and Dark Fortress for approx. three weeks. See the tourdates of this unrivalled package here: 02.12.'09 BE - Antwerp / Hof Ter Lo 04.12.'09 FR - Paris / Trabendo 05.12.'09 D - Essen / Turock 06.12.'09 CH - Pratteln / Z7 07.12.'09 D - München / Backstage 08.12.'09 IT - Bologna / Estragon 10.12.'09 A - Wien / Szene 11.12.'09 SK - Bratislava / tba 12.12.'09 CZ - Prague / Folimanka 13.12.'09 PL - Krakow / Studio Club 15.12.'09 DK - Ahus / Train 16.12.'09 D - Hamburg / Markthalle 17.12.'09 D - Frankfurt / Batschkapp 18.12.'09 D - Glauchau / Alte Spinnerei 19.12.'09 NL - Eindhoven / Effenaar 20.12.'09 GB - London-Islington / O2 Prophecy Productions, www.prophecyproductions.de DIMMU BORGIR ISSUE BAND STATEMENT REGARDING RECENT MEMBER FIRINGS Norwegian symphonic black metal band DIMMU BORGIR have issued the following statement regarding the recent band member firings: “Man, what a shit storm response! Too bad all the shit is thrown in the wrong direction. Oh well, what else could we expect? We don’t blame you as you still haven’t heard the other side, the band’s side. We have put up with unprofessionalism and bad live performances for years. This couldn’t be ignored anymore as we firmly believe the fans deserve the best on both records and shows. First of all, a big thank you to those who still have their own mind intact and believe in the music of the band and not only judge by what is falsely accused in statements posted online by recently fired members based on their ignorance, bitterness and greed. A quite normal human response when being disappointed but we hope you kept in mind the saying that goes: ‘Those who scream the loudest have the most to hide…’ but: ‘Only when we’re calm we’ll be able to listen.’ We have a feeling, judging from some of you and your ‘jump to conclusion’- type of comments and responses, that some of the reasons that are about to be explained might as well end up as too much for you band member ‘fans’ to grasp the magnitude of, or to handle. We’ll give it a try. The true fans of the band and its music already have shown their support and understanding without us having to explain it to them in detail. But for the rest, anyways, here goes: Let us give you a few things to chew on - perhaps especially to those of you that have already taken sides. Some of it concerns both Vortex and Mustis collectively; some of it is separately based issues. And yes, it might come as a surprise to some of you but they were fired with a reason. To make it seem less of a soap opera and less embarrassing, if this is even possible at this point, for those it concerns, we’ll keep things simple and straight-to-the-point. On a side note and in comparison, just keep in mind that people have been fired for way less in this and other bands before. So for those of you who think we didn’t try and make this work and did this out of anything else but what we thought was best for the band, please think again and consider the following written words below carefully. At the same time, as we hate to ruin the idea of how some of you guys perceive this band and its members both in a positive and negative way, those of you who care deserve to hear the truth and here are a few excerpts, out of many, we might add. Let’s put things in perspective for a second: For someone to be in a band, on any level, first there’s got to be commitment and dedication, a drive and urge to do what you do, whether you’re part of the song writing process, planning the touring part, business part, the administrative part or simply just the performing part – doesn’t matter which one you’re mostly involved in. However, you need to be involved in some of it to a certain extent to be considered and treated as a member and you have to show some sort of level when it comes to responsibility, not only for yourself but for others around you as well. Over the course of 10 years period, there’s also something you either develop the comprehension of or you don’t (most develop this basic approach way sooner), called ‘understanding of how things are run.’ We know it sounds blunt, but it’s important that this is being enforced on behalf of everyone involved within a band and its working partners. After time, you’ve got to know and accept your place and what role you have taken and your ability therein; the sooner you do this, the better. Remember, you still - at the same time - have to continue to earn your place and work for it, respect it and nurture it like a child, even after years of success. It doesn’t come for free, it doesn’t stay for free and it doesn’t leave for free either. We’re all replaceable. Are you part of a band for the right reasons? And do you really want this? What are your thoughts on the aspect of being away from home over shorter and longer periods of time performing for your fans? Are you aware of the sacrifice you have to still do after all these years to be able to continue this and are you aware of the workload and the sacrifice not only the other members have done and still do, but also people working with the band in other areas have done over the years, while you haven’t? You need to do your part, or at least do an attempt to be given a fair chance of survival, even if it’s not as much. Certain simple basic things, which are spawned out of common sense, those are the things we expect from you. That’s if you want to be looked at as a member of a music group and be taken seriously. The things mentioned above are all obvious factors and basic principles you need to be square on and aware about; if not, you’re wasting yours and other people’s valuable time. Further down is a couple of things Vortex and Mustis simply ‘forgot’ to mention in their previous statements respectively. Also the fact that Mustis’ statement(s) not being written by himself but by someone else means it is false accusations and have been registered as such by our lawyers. Lesson number one, the obvious one: Don’t forget to bring your instrument when you’re about to play a festival in which you’re going to perform in front of thousands of fans that have travelled far and paid money to see you play. Maybe you haven’t been into it so much the last couple of years and it’s - on top of that - an early flight; you feel things are a bit tedious – no worries, we all experience this from time to time but we know the deal by now after so long, and so many years. Or, so we thought. But, we shouldn’t have to remind you to bring your own instrument to a gig. For that there’s no excuse, neither will we accept one. Lesson number two, a less obvious one and can easily be forgotten while under the influence but still: Don’t hurt yourself in an alcoholic rage smashing a glass to your forehead putting yourself, your band ‘mates,’ crew, not to mention the show(s), in jeopardy. Remember, the money you care so much about getting, compared to the minimal of effort you put in won’t be paid out to you or anyone else in the band if the show(s) doesn’t happen. You have responsibility. We suspect this weren’t part of your calculation, obviously none of us are perfect but as a grown up person, we expect more. Luckily for you, the make up covers the cut from the smashed glass on your forehead onstage. You did manage to get away with general bullshit, classical cocky rock star attitude and carelessness – this time too. You wouldn’t get away with it at home around your family so what makes you think it’s fine to behave like an asshole around your band members, your family away from home? On-stage equals posing, off-stage it’s a no-no. But, contrary to other times in the past, there simply won’t be another chance and you know so goddamn well why you’re not given yet another. Suddenly, we’re the bad guys because you expected another shot out of mere habit, just because we were too nice in the past to grant you another one and another one. Your stage sound and set-up we won’t bother to address anymore. Your stage performance lately we won’t bother to mention either. You know why you’re not part of this band anymore, don’t make excuses and make it look like it’s someone else’s fault when you very well know it was you alone who put you where you are right now. Now, auctioning off your band’s most recent album on eBay, only signed by yourself, can’t be looked upon in any other ways as pure greed, not to mention mockery, towards the rest of the members of the band that you’re still in, AND the fans. Attempting to sell a CD of the last album (which you can still get hold of in shops) with only your signature on it for the highest bid is a remarkably low act. Instead of getting hold of some work to do, if money is what you so desperately seem to be needing (while you actually maybe rather should be considering working on ideas for a new album if you’re so concerned about being credited correctly), you rather believe the easiest and fastest way to money must simply be to start a blackmailing procedure against the other members in the band holding important files as ransom - files that are the band’s property which we need for future projects that would bring you money later eventually, in one way or another. Now it won’t. Not a very smart and thought out thing to do. Not to mention the fans now have to wait for these special releases because your ego for some odd reason is hurt and in total control. These files, which we handed over to you in good trust over a year ago as a band member and what we’d consider a brother despite your lazy ass, not surprisingly you haven’t even touched it as part as bonus features special of a re-release campaign including certain albums. Instead, you threaten to sue your fellow band members for neglect and not treating you right monetary wise. Isn’t it typical? You both want to harvest the fruits, but putting labour into it yourself is not so important. See how long that’ll last in real life. Ironically, it lasted this long with the band, finally now that time is over. This shouldn’t be acceptable. So what do we do? We don’t accept it. After all these years wiping people’s asses and feeding their mouths, we’re forced to take on another strict angle, like you do with kids when nothing else works. To be forced to almost constantly spend energy on dragging someone to practice for instance and be part of a unit – a force, is tedious for the rest of us. Always an excuse not to do what’s expected of you. To the best of our efforts, we’ve tried to explain over and over, again and again how the business side of things work, but when ignorance is bliss and the people it concerns fail to even meet at band business meetings, later not understanding and realizing because of the obvious fact that they weren’t present, the deal is then suddenly we’re ‘hiding something’ and ‘I must get ripped off, there’s no other logical explanation!’ Sounds familiar to some of you readers? But on the contrary, we’ve not been afraid of encouraging the use and exploration of talents of other members elsewhere while still being in the band. We have even handed over major projects on a silver plate but to not even bother replying to such offers speaks volumes. We can’t do that job for you too. What about the talk of a certain ‘solo’ project for the last 10 years? Where is it? Talk, that’s what it is. Talk and no action. Still complaining, not trusting your partners for the last 10 years when receiving a pay check, worth way beyond your song ‘writing’ ability and what you’re already credited for is fair in your eyes. It’s amusing and at the same time sad to see how little reflective and humble grown people can be sometimes; or in this particular case, most of the time. Stop acting like composers and song writers until you have written and released something on your own that’s worthwhile and we’ll see how well you do. To quote Vortex in his very own statement; ‘I have really enjoyed the ride!’ Sure you have, it’s been for free! Either because of lack of interest, dedication, understanding and capability or all of those. So a word of advice: For those of you who’d wish and would want to work with either of these guys in the future, please be prepared to discuss business first since the art of music comes secondary. We believe there’s no need to go into further details; it’ll be highly embarrassing. It already is for the rest of us and most sane people get the point by now. If you feel you haven’t been appreciated, this goes for both, then why did you accept the large sums of money all these years that has been handed out to you? It was convenient, wasn’t it? For how much longer should we accept a service on stage that has slowly deteriorated over the last few years which we know other bands wouldn’t tolerate, seeing as your performance simply wasn’t good enough and your self critical view was like zero. Explain that. But you wanted the cash, pretty typical. Give someone something even if they don’t deserve it just to keep everyone happy and they want more of it. Don’t take credit for something you haven’t written. If you knew how to arrange and write a song, you would have already, just like the rest of us. But no, your lazy ass is too ‘busy’ complaining about not getting what is ‘rightfully’ and ‘legally’ yours. Funny then, how the new album is halfway finished written already by the rest of us without any of these guys’ input, still having all those elements we’re known for. Even having obligations and work with other bands simultaneously on the side. But those who still believe in the band and its music, and not in recently fired members’ bitterness, greed and fear of what’s around the corner, will understand this when the next opus is out. We could write a book about previous members’ and their separate reasons why they’re not in the band anymore, but we believe you don’t want to hear most of it by now. This wasn’t an issue of the typical ‘musical differences’ bullshit statement either. Other bands cover up their shit with that worn out excuse, but musical differences is exactly what makes this band sounding unique. Sadly, some of the members lost the focus along the way; some people close to the band will say they did that a long time ago, and for that there was simply nothing we could do anymore. We can’t force people to do something they obviously don’t want or care about. We tried - but they didn’t. Our patience and goodwill is not everlasting. So for those of you who still think we owe them more than a phone call or an e-mail letting them know their ‘services’ are no longer wanted and needed, think again. We just had enough and for that we’re not sorry. We’re only sorry it didn’t work out in the end. And to those who think greed played a part in this, so absolutely, and now you know whose careers are run by it and whose isn’t. See you soon, Galder, Shagrath & Silenoz.” Visit DIMMU BORGIR online at www.DIMMU-BORGIR.com and www.myspace.com/DIMMUBORGIR SHIPROCKED CRUISE -- FEATURING QUEENSRYCHE, TESLA, RATT, SKID ROW AND OTHER ROCK ACTS -- TO OFFER SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR TICKET HOLDERS OF IOWA'S RECENTLY CANCELED ROCK GONE WILD FESTIVAL FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - Did you buy tickets to Iowa's recently canceled Rock Gone Wild Festival only to be left "holding the bag?" The thoughtful minds behind the forthcoming ShipRocked cruise (www.getshiprocked.com) want to help you get your head-banging festival experience back on track! ShipRocked is a five day floating rock festival on the MSC Poesia that will be departing from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on November 15, 2009 and will feature onboard performances by Queensryche, Tesla, Ratt, Skid Row, Broken Teeth, EndeverafteR, Lynam, Niki Barr Band, Stereoside and StoneRider. For a limited time only, you can save $100.00 on your ShipRocked cabin when making a new reservation! Just e-mail proof of your Rock Gone Wild ticket purchase to rgw@getshiprocked.com or fax it to 1-615-250-7983. If you're one of the lucky ones who have already booked their ShipRocked experience, yet find yourself to also be a disappointed owner of a seemingly worthless Rock Gone Wild Festival ticket, no worries! Simply send an e-mail or fax and you'll receive a $100 onboard credit, to spend as you wish during the cruise. A very generous, yet jilted, Rock Gone Wild ticket holder (who wishes to remain anonymous), is sponsoring the cost of this special promotion as a way to "spread the rock" to fellow frustrated fans! This offer is only valid through September 30th! Cash-in your discount today and get booked on the ultimate rock and roll vacation with a backstage pass, featuring intimate concerts, exclusive meet and greets with all artists, heavy metal karaoke, guitar hero competitions, theme nights, contests, charity auctions and so much more! ShipRocked sails November 15 -20, 2009 on the beautiful MSC Poesia. The Poesia (http://www.msccruisesusa.com/fleet/poesia-cruise-ship.htm) is the third vessel in the MSC Cruise Line's "Musica" family of ships. This ship features MSC Cruise Line's signature Italian inspired decor, impeccable service, sumptuous cuisine in multiple restaurants, beautiful swimming pools, hot tubs plus a full-service spa and fitness center. Nearly two-thirds of the ship's staterooms include private balconies! Pricing varies by cabin and is subject to availability. Very few cabins remain but pricing starts at only $799.00 (per person, double occupancy) for an interior stateroom. The price include your cruise (room and board), all the concerts, meet and greets and other exclusive events during the trip. For booking and more information, please visit www.getshiprocked.com or call 1-877-855-5502. ENEMY REIGN: Means To A Dead End EP Unleashed Denver, Colorado extreme metal troop ENEMY REIGN refuse to adhere to the restrictions of a closed-minded genre. Drawing influence from early '90s death metal, late '80s grindcore, East Coast hardcore, and Bay Area thrash, friends and fans have coined the term "metal for metalheads." ENEMY REIGN features former Skinless vocalist Sherwood Webber alongside drummer Andon Guenther (Deadspeak; creative director, programmer, and co-creator of Sick Drummer Magazine), guitarist Nick Guenther (Becoming The Enemy, Masakado) and bassist Cassie Begay (Throat Culture/Throcult, Deadspeak). The band's recently released self-financed EP, Means To A Dead End -- recorded by Dave Otero at Flatline Audio (Cephalic Carnage, Martriden, Cobalt et al) -- has reaped considerable praise from the media in a relatively short span of time. Decibel called it, "death metal, the kind with big muscles and bigger t-shirts with offensive phrases in huge letters on the back;" Metal Hammer compared it to, "being repeatedly punched in the face by a ramrod. Invasive riffs and unrelenting vocals are in essence the real pull-factors to this awesome whirlwind of a mini-album that is bound to get your blood pumping and your horns in the air." And Terrorizer added: "An admissibly ferocious, hate-filled and avenging band who have confidently taken control of their own fate... This is a hard-hitting metal release, which more than deserves to be checked out on its own accord." Stream Means To A Dead End in its entirety at: http://www.enemyreign.com (click the MP3 player at the top right of the page) and hear for yourself. ENEMY REIGN are currently acting as their own record label but are using Means To A Dead End as a provocation to those interested in joining the fight. The band will record their as yet untitled full-length in early 2010. With touring and major distribution on the horizon, it's time to bring the reign. http://www.myspace.com/enemyreign http://www.enemyreign.com Oligarquia News - Check in now snippet CONSUMED BY GREED. The veteran band Oligarquia released today on official myspace, a sample of the song ''Consumed by Greed'' which will be in the new work, titled ''DISTILLING HATRED.'' Currently, the band is in studio finishing the 12 tracks that will be the latest work from'' Humanavirus'' released in 2003. Distiling Hatred is being produced in the studio Top Noise (Sao Paulo/Brazil), by engineers and Carlos A. and Marcelo. Thanks. Oligarquia www.oligarquiadeath.com KATAKLYSM Canadian Tour Dates Announced! Canadian extreme metal outfit KATAKLYSM will perform a series of shows in the provinces of Ontario, Québec and New Brunswick this Fall. Although KATAKLYSM plans a Canadian tour next year, which will cover the other provinces as well as the cities that were skipped this year, this will be the only opportunity to see the band live in these territories. Confirmed dates are as follows: KATAKLYSM, BLACKGUARD, UNFALLEN 27 OCT / Rouyn-Noranda, QC @ Petit Théâtre du Vieux Noranda 28 OCT / London, ON @ Music Hall Lounge 29 OCT / Ste-Hyacinthe, QC @ Le Trash 30 OCT / Drummondville, QC @ Salle Gaston Mandeville 31 OCT / Rimouski, QC @ La Coudée 01 NOV / Fredericton, NB @ Musiplex 02 NOV / Moncton, NB @ Paramount For more information visit: www.myspace.com/Kataklysm & www.KataklysmRocks.com SCAR SYMMETRY "Dark Matter Asteroids" game online! Swedish progressive modern metallers SCAR SYMMETRY have launched an exclusive online game for their upcoming masterpiece Dark Matter Dimensions! Play „Dark Matter Asteroids“ here www.nuclearblast.de/scarsymmetry & beat the highscore to win a meet & greet with the band during the Neckbreakers Ball Tour 2009 with BEHEMOTH, DEVILDRIVER and ARSIS. Dark Matter Dimensions is due out on Ocotber 2 (Europe) and October 20 (N. America) via Nuclear Blast Records! BEHEMOTH DEVILDRIVER SCAR SYMMETRY ARSIS 27.10. F Paris - La Locomotive 28.10. D Cologne - Essigfabrik 29.10. D Frankfurt - Batschkapp 30.10. D Bochum - Matrix 31.10. D Stuttgart - LKA Longhorn 01.11. B Antwerpen - Hof Ter Loo 03.11. NL Enschede - Atak 04.11. NL Leeuwarden - Romein 05.11. D Saarbrücken - Garage 06.11. A Linz - Posthof 07.11. D München - Backstage 08.11. CZ Prag - Abaton 09.11. D Nürnberg - Hirsch 10.11 A Graz - Seifenfabrik 11.11. A Innsbruck - Hafen 12.11. CH Pratteln - Z7 13.11. A Wien - Arena 14.11. D Leipzig - Hellraiser 15.11. D Hamburg - Markthalle 17.11. S Traedgarn - Gothenburg 18.11. S Malmö - KB 19.11. S Stockholm - Klubben 20.11. DK Aarhus - Voxhall 21.11. D Berlin - Columbia Club For more info visit: www.ScarSymmetry.com \| www.myspace.com/ScarSymmetry PELICAN Announce Fall US Tour A full American Fall PELICAN tour has been announced! The tour begins just days before the release of the band's upcoming Southern Lord Records debut What We All Come To Need, which comes out on October 27th. A variety of bands will be joining PELICAN on the tour including labelmates BLACK COBRA for most of the dates. PELICAN will also join EARTH, SUNN O))) and EAGLE TWIN for an incredible Southern Lord showcase in the Blackened Music Series at Brooklyn's Masonic Temple later this month. PELICAN on tour: 9/22/2009 Brooklyn Masonic Temple - Brooklyn, NY w/ sunn O))), Earth, Eagle Twin 10/18/2009 Triple Rock Social Club - Minneapolis, MN w/ Minsk, Sweet Cobra 10/19/2009 Riot Room - Kansas City, MO w/ Minsk, Sweet Cobra 10/20/2009 The Marquis Theatre - Denver, CO w/ Black Cobra, Sweet Cobra 10/21/2009 Club Vegas - Salt Lake City, UT w/ Black Cobra, Sweet Cobra 10/22/2009 Neurolux - Boise, ID w/ Black Cobra, Sweet Cobra 10/24/2009 El Corazon - Seattle, WA w/ Black Cobra, Sweet Cobra 10/25/2009 Hawthorne Theatre - Portland, OR w/ Black Cobra, Sweet Cobra 10/27/2009 Independent - San Francisco, CA w/ Black Cobra, Sweet Cobra 10/28/2009 The Troubadour - West Hollywood, CA w/ Black Cobra, Sweet Cobra 10/29/2009 The Casbah - San Diego, CA w/ Black Cobra, Struck By Lightning 10/30/2009 Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ w/ Black Cobra, Struck By Lightning 11/01/2009 Emo’s - Austin, Texas w/ Black Cobra, Struck By Lightning 11/02/2009 Granada Theater - Dallas, TX w/ Black Cobra, Struck By Lightning 11/04/2009 Outland Ballroom - Springfield, MO w/ Black Cobra, Struck By Lightning 11/05/2009 The Picador - Iowa City, IA w/ Black Cobra, Struck By Lightning 11/28/2009 The Shelter - Detroit, MI w/ Black Cobra, Gods & Queens 11/29/2009 The Soundlab - Buffalo, NY w/ Black Cobra, Gods & Queens 12/01/2009 First Unitarian Church - Philadelphia, PA w/ Black Cobra, Disappearer 12/02/2009 Highline Ballroom - New York, NY w/ Black Cobra, Disappearer 12/03/2009 Harper’s Ferry - Allston, MA w/ Black Cobra, Disappearer 12/04/2009 Rock And Roll Hotel - Washington, DC w/ Black Cobra, Disappearer 12/05/2009 The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC 12/07/2009 Earl - Atlanta, GA w/ Black Cobra, Disappearer 12/08/2009 Bottletree Cafe - Birmingham, AL w/ Black Cobra, Disappearer 12/09/2009 Cider House - Knoxville, TN w/ Black Cobra, Disappearer 12/10/2009 Ravari Room - Columbus, OH w/ Black Cobra, Disappearer, Brainbow 12/11/2009 Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL w/ Black Cobra, Disappearer http://www.myspace.com/pelican http://www.southernlord.com http://www.myspace.com/southernlordrecordings http://blog.southernlord.com

September 25th, 2009	New PELICAN Song Posted PELICAN have posted a new track from their upcoming album on their official MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/pelican. The song, entitled "Strung Up From The Sky", is one of the eight tracks encompassing the band's upcoming full-length What We All Come To Need, being released on October 27th, their first for Southern Lord Recordings. Promos of What We All Come To Need will be available shortly. Please get in touch with Earsplit with all coverage requests and inquiries, and check out the following sites for further info: http://www.myspace.com/pelican http://www.southernlord.com http://www.myspace.com/southernlordrecordings http://blog.southernlord.com Derelict Release ‘Machete’ Video New Album "Unspoken Words" In Stores Now Montreal based Derelict have released their video for the track “Machete” online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93oc3CbRuMA. The video was shot in Brantford, Ontario by director Justin Peeler of Frontline Pictures. "Machete is about the violence going on around the world at any given moment. In the Western world we are lulled into a false sense of safety. Our cozy little cradle society shelters us from what's really happening around the world and allows us to forget that our very own system is part of what supports and encourages the ongoing extermination of human beings,” commented Derelict’s Eric Burnet about the song. “Justin did a great job conveying this message visually. The sudden brutality of the narrative sequence is shocking, realistic, and just really drives the point home." “Machete” is the lead single from Derelict’s new album “Unspoken Words”, which was recently released through Year of the Sun Records. The album was recorded in the metal mecca of Canada, Montreal, Quebec under the watchful eye of Cryptopsy guitarist Chris Donaldson (The Agonist, Cryptopsy). EXCLAIM Magazine proclaimed that the band "combines several realms of extreme music into a very tasty final result.” The group is currently streaming tracks from their debut online at www.myspace.com/derelictmetal and for sale at http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Derelict. Derelict has become a powerhouse within the Montreal metal scene by garnering a cult of rabid fans that have earned them opening slots for The Agonist, the Plasmarifle, Threat Signal and Ion Dissonance. Their brand of metallic brutality and schizophrenic musical changes has drawn comparisons to Strapping Young Lad and the legendary Death. DERELICT TOUR DATES: SEPTEMBER 09 - Ottawa, ONT @ Cabana Supper Club 12 - Brantford, ONT @ Someplace Else Sick Fest w/ ENDAST & MISGUIDED AGGRESSION 24 - Montreal, QUE @ Cafe Chaos 25 - Sherbrooke, QUE @ Bar Le Magog 26 - Belleville, ONT @ Organic Underground w/ ODIUM OCTOBER 23 - St. Thomas @ The Brunswick Tavern 24 - Wingham, ONT @ Wingham Legion w/ MISGUIDED AGGRESSION NOVEMBER 06 - Montreal, QUE @ Bar St Laurent 2 w/ OUR LADY OF BLOODSHED www.MySpace.com/DerelictMetal MARDUK Announce North American Headlining Tour Following three very special U.S. appearances earlier this month in Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York (effectively breaking their streak of visa issues), Swedish black metal battalion MARDUK will return for a full North American headlining tour this November. The band will be joined by Nachtmystium, Mantic Ritual, Merrimack and Black Anvil (on select dates). Dubbed U.S. Plague Tour 2009, the trek will kick off on November 20th at the Palladium in Worcester, MA and run through 21 more dates before coming to a close in New York City on December 16th at the Gramercy Theater, where the band recently played to an overwhelming crowd response. Said Phil Freeman from The Village Voice of the performance, "MARDUK's sound was a room-filling roar, with Mortuus' vocals chewing through the mix like a rabid bear." U.S. PLAGUE TOUR 2009 11/20/2009 The Palladium - Worcester, MA w/ Black Anvil 11/21/2009 Les Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC w/ Black Anvil 11/22/2009 Wreck Room - Toronto, ON w/ Black Anvil 11/23/2009 Sonar - Baltimore, MD 11/24/2009 The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA 11/25/2009 Brass Mug - Tampa, FL 11/28/2009 Red 7 - Austin, TX 11/29/2009 Ridglea Theater - Ft Worth, TX 11/30/2009 The Marquee - Tulsa, OK 12/02/2009 Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM 12/03/2009 The Sets - Tempe, AZ 12/04/2009 The Key Club - Hollywood, CA 12/05/2009 The Jumping Turtle - San Marcos, CA 12/06/2009 DNA Lounge - San Francisco, CA 12/07/2009 Satyricon - Portland, OR 12/08/2009 Studio Seven - Seattle, WA 12/10/2009 Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom - Denver, CO 12/11/2009 Riot Room - Kansas City, MO 12/12/2009 Reggie's Rock Club - Chicago, IL 12/13/2009 Station 4 - St Paul, MN 12/14/2009 Blondie's - Detroit, MI 12/15/2009 Peabody's - Cleveland, OH 12/16/2009 Gramercy Theater - New York, NY w/ Black Anvil Check out the U.S. Plague Tour Poster here MARDUK's eleventh studio album, Wormwood, will be unleashed in the U.S. on October 13, 2009. http://www.marduk.nu http://www.myspace.com/truemarduk http://www.regainrecords.com http://www.blooddawn.net CALIBAN post new Video on MySpace! The german modern metal beast CALIBAN has posted their brand-new video for the song Caliban’s Revenge” on their myspace page (www.myspace.com/caliban)! Make sure to check out the new video! You can also check out some impressions from the video shoot HERE! Furthermore the band has just unleashed their highly anticipated studio album “Say Hello To Tragedy” which is available worldwide now! The album was produced by Benny Richter, co-produced by guitarist Marc Goertz and mixed by Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam D. The European edition will be available in the following formats: - Ltd. Digipak with alternative Dyecut cover + 2 bonustracks (Forsaken Horizon, Between The Worlds live at With Full Force 2008) + CD Enhancement (24 Years live-clip, interview, photo-gallery) - LP+CD (the entire ltd. edition CD) - CD - Digital download Media reactions on “Say Hello To Tragedy” are highly favourable and praise the album’s increased heaviness and overall darker atmosphere: KKKK / KKKKK – Kerrang (UK) “Most of all the album bears witness that CALIBAN have grown up to be a band that demonstrates with ease that they master their songwriting like only very few of their competitors.” Rock Hard (D), 10x Dynamite “Vocalist Andreas Doerner and his crew shift between metal- and emocore as well as modern thrash pleasantly dynamically and deliver a modern metal cocktail blessed with hit potential.” Metal Hammer (D), 6/7 “Life writes tragedies, CALIBAN provide the proper soundtrack!” Visions (D) “The band has not sounded this pissed off in ages!” Fuze (D) The massive worldwide touring campaign for “Say Hello To Tragedy” will kick off in early September and takes CALIBAN to the US, back to Europe and the UK, so stay tuned to www.myspace.com/caliban for constant updates and further information on CALIBAN. CALIBAN on tour with All Shall Perish Born Of Osiris After The Burial Suffokate + opener 09/04-Stockton, CA @ Empire Theatre 09/05-Irvine, CA @ LiskFest w/ AS I LAY DYING 09/06-Las Vegas, NV @ The Farm 09/07-Farmington, NM @ Gator's 09/08-Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre 09/09-Wichita, KS@ The Oz 09/10-Oklahoma City, OK @ Bricktown Live 09/11-St. Louis, MO @ Pop's 09/12-Nashville, TN @ The Muse 09/13-Douglasville, GA @ The 7 Venue 09/14-St. Petersburg (Tampa), FL @ State Theatre 09/15-Jacksonville, FL @ Edge 09/16-Pensacola, FL @ The Legion 09/17-New Orleans, LA @ The High Ground 09/18-Houston, TX @ Java Jazz 09/19-San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit 09/20-Ft. Worth, TX @ Ridglea Theater 09/21-Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre 09/22-Dayton, OH @ The Attic 09/23-Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's 09/24-Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock 09/25-Vineland, NJ @ Hangar 84 09/26-Springfield, VA @ Jaxx 09/27-Wilmington, DE@ Harmony Grange 09/28-Manchester, NH @ Rocko's 09/29-Montreal, QC @ Le Tulipe 09/30-Toronto, ON @ The Opera House 10/01-Detroit, MI 10/02-West Dundee (Chicago), IL @ Clearwater Theatre 10/03-Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre - Beastfest European tour 2009 - CALIBAN Maroon Suicide Silence Emmure After The Burial Presented by Metal Hammer (D), MySpace (D), Imperial Clothing & Kingstar Music 27.10.09 Utrecht (NL) - Helling 28.10.09 Hamburg (D) - Markthalle 29.10.09 Berlin (D) - Columbia Club 30.10.09 Dresden (D) - Reithalle 31.10.09 Muenster (D) - Skaters Palace 01.11.09 Cologne (D) - Essigfabrik 02.11.09 Aschaffenburg (D) - Colossaal 03.11.09 Karlsruhe (D) - Substage 04.11.09 Vienna (AT) - Arena 05.11.09 Roncade (I) - New Age 06.11.09 Zuerich (CH) - Dynamo 07.11.09 Hasselt (B) - Muziek-O-Drom 08.11.09 Munich (D) - Theaterfabrik Preorder tickets (Germany): www.eventim.de More information can be obtained at: www.beastfesttour.com CALIBAN On tour with Emmure, After The Burial + tba. 10.11.09 Wrexham (UK) - Central Station 11.11.09 Glasgow (SCO) - Cathouse 12.11.09 Sheffield (UK) - Corporation 14.11.09 Leeds (UK) - Rios 15.11.09 Birmingham (UK) - Academy 2 17.11.09 Newcastle (UK) - Academy 2 18.11.09 Newport (UK) - TJ's 19.11.09 London (UK) - Relentless Garage 20.11.2009 Paris (F) - Batofar (just Caliban) 3 INCHES OF BLOOD post new track online! One of the biggest defenders of traditional heavy metal, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, will release their highly anticipated new album “Here Waits Thy Doom” on August 31st in Europe and September 8th, 2009 in the US. That the album perfectly caters your need for bloodsoaked sonic steel should be obvious once you listened to the brand-new track “Battles And Brotherhood”, which has just been launched at www.myspace.com/3iob! So, check it out & bang your head! Furthermore, the group will shoot a video for “Battles And Brotherhood” in the coming weeks that will be produced and directed by the acclaimed Rick Podd, who has worked on such movies as The Watcher & Hellraiser. 3 INCHES OF BLOOD online: http://www.myspace.com/3iob Also visit: http://www.centurymedia.com http://www.myspace.com/centurymediaeurope http://www.youtube.com/centurymedia http://twitter.com/centurymediaeu IWRESTLEDABEARONCE new remix online; album out soon! Electro-metal-trip-hop-dance-jazz pioneers IWRESTLEDABEARONCE are happy to announce the release of a new and exclusive remix of a yet unreleased song from their upcoming album “It’s All Happening”. The record will hit European streets on August 31st. Be the first to check out this brand new remix of “White Water In The Morning” by German DJ Rampue HERE! Many thanks to Rampue for this masterpiece, courtesy of Lars/Audiolith Records. This remix will also be available on the European version of “It’s All Happening” which comes with another exclusive remix for the song “Pazuzu For The Win” (remix done by A7IE / http://www.myspace.com/a7ie) as bonus material and is topped off with the band’s brilliant new clip for “You Ain’t No Family” as video enhancement. Furthermore you should make sure to check out www.itsallhappening.org – a special website that offers all sorts of exclusive content and features around the upcoming record “It’s All Happening”! Additionally, the band is getting ready to destroy European stages with the highly anticipated Imperial Never Say Die! Club Tour 2009 bulldozer feat. labelmates Despised Icon and Architects as well as Horse The Band, As Blood Runs Black, Oceano and The Ghost Inside, see below for the exact dates! I WRESTLED A BEAR ONCE @ Never Say Die Club Tour 2009 Sponsored by Imperial-Clothing, Jägermeister (UK only) Presented by Metal Hammer (D), MySpace (D), Fuze, Peta 2, Metal.de, Slam, Allschools.de DESPISED ICON (mainland European headliner) ARCHITETCS (UK headliner) HORSE THE BAND AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK OCEANO I WRESTLED A BEAR ONCE THE GHOST INSIDE 30.10.2009 (UK) Brighton - Concorde 2 31.10.2009 (UK) Birmingham - Academy 2 01.11.2009 (UK) Sheffield - Corporation 02.11.2009 (UK) Glasgow - Cathouse 03.11.2009 (UK) Manchester - Academy 2 04.11.2009 (UK) London - The Electric Ballroom 05.11.2009 (D) Muenster - Sputnikhalle 06.11.2009 (D) Hamburg - Markthalle 07.11.2009 (D) Cologne - Essigfabrik 08.11.2009 (NL) Eindhoven - Effenaar 09.11.2009 (LUX) Esch-Alzette - Kulturfabrik 10.11.2009 (CH) Solothurn - Kulturfabrik Kofmehl 11.11.2009 (D) Munich - Backstage Werk 12.11.2009 (A) Vienna - Arena 13.11.2009 (SLO) Ljubljana - Kino Siska 14.11.2009 (I) Cesena - Vidia Club 15.11.2009 (I) Roncade - New Age Club 16.11.2009 (D) Schweinfurt - Alter Stattbahnhof 17.11.2009 (CZ) Prague - Abaton 18.11.2009 (D) Berlin - SO36 19.11.2009 (D) Karlsruhe - Substage 20.11.2009 (D) Leipzig - Conne Island 21.11.2009 (B) Hasselt – Muziek-O-Droom http://www.neversaydietour.com http://www.avocado-booking.com IWRESTLEDABEARONCE online: http://www.myspace.com/iwrestledabearonce Also visit: http://www.centurymedia.com http://www.myspace.com/centurymediaeurope http://www.youtube.com/centurymedia WARBRINGER rejoined by original bass player Andy Laux Returning from a 5-week European tour earlier this month the guys in WARBRINGER are enjoying their first break in schedule in quite some time due to a relentless touring and recording schedule that has seen the band release two albums and criss-cross the US, Canada and Europe 9 times in 18 months. With three weeks of respite the band has decided to replace bassist Ben Bennett with original bass player Andy Laux. Andy recorded the group’s debut, “War Without End”, but was unable to join his band mates for any of the touring due to him still being in high school. Now with his studies complete Andy has been focusing on sound engineering and even built his own home garage studio but will rejoin the guys for future touring and recording. Andy comments: "After parting ways with WARBRINGER a year-and-a-half ago I never would have seen this coming but circumstances have left the band in need of someone to handle bass duties. When I was asked to fill the position how could I refuse? The members of WARBRINGER are my good friends and (literally) my family so the choice was obvious, I look forward to catching up with the fans, seeing some familiar faces, but most of all thrashing every venue this side of the solar system!" Guitarist, and older brother, John Laux added: “I’m happy to have my brother back in the band and to share some of the experiences I’ve been able to witness firsthand. The band has decided to part with bassist Ben Bennett due to a few serious personal and offstage issues we’ve encountered on the road. We thank him for all his contributions to the band, the album and the touring and we all wish him the best of luck with any future endeavors.” WARBRINGER will be playing a couple shows in Mexico August 28 and 29, before embarking on the Obituary, Goatwhore, Krisiun, The Berzerker tour starting September 3rd. For tour dates and more information visit http://www.myspace.com/warbringer Also visit: http://www.centurymedia.com http://www.myspace.com/centurymediaeurope http://www.youtube.com/centurymedia THE ACCUSED: Curse Of Martha Splatterhead Tour Update THE ACCUSED's long-awaited new full-length, The Curse Of Martha Splatterhead, was released on August 18th via Southern Lord Records. Their first studio recording in four years, The Curse Of Martha Splatterhead was produced by Billy Anderson (Melvins, Neurosis, Eyehategod, High On Fire, Sleep et al) and features 14 tracks of brutal, splatter rock mayhem chock full of the band's trademark buzzsaw-guitar riffs and manic, glass-shard-swallowing vocals. Check out a sample MP3 here: http://www.southernlord.com/mp3/The%20Splatterbeast.mp3 THE ACCUSED will be hitting the road in support of this grisly masterpiece on the following days in the following cities….don't miss the mayhem! THE ACCUSED Curse Of Martha Splatterhead Tour 2009 9/25/2009 El Corazon - Seattle, WA 9/26/2009 Satyricon - Portland, OR 10/01/2009 The Distilery (21+) - Sacramento, CA 10/02/2009 Thee Parkside - San Francisco, CA 10/03/2009 Vixens - Sparks, NV 10/04/2009 Club Vegas (21+) - Salt Lake City, UT 10/05/2009 Marquis Theatre - Denver, CO 10/07/2009 The Conservatory - Oklahoma City, OK 10/08/2009 Prophet Bar - Dallas, TX 10/09/2009 The Compound - Corpus, TX 10/10/2009 Emo’s - Austin, TX 10/11/2009 Walter’s On Washington - Houston, TX 10/12/2009 No Man’s Land - El Paso, TX 10/13/2009 Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM 10/14/2009 Jugheads (21+) - Phoenix, AZ 10/15/2009 Radio Room (21+) - San Diego, CA 10/16/2009 Knitting Factory - Los Angeles, CA 10/17/2009 Alex Bar (21+) - Long Beach, CA 10/18/2009 TBA Santa Cruz, CA http://www.myspace.com/kingsofsplatter http://www.splatterrock.com http://www.southernlord.com STRUCK BY LIGHTNING Reveal Tracks From Upcoming Debut Album Serpents STRUCK BY LIGHTNING has posted the new tracks “The Watchful Eye” and “Nothing Sacred” from their Translation Loss Records debut release entitled Serpents due September 1st, 2009 on their Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/struckbyfuckinglightning Serpents was recorded at Red Room in Seattle, WA by Chris Common (Pelican, Mouth Of The Architect, These Arms Are Snakes), mastered by Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East (Bloodhorse, Battlefields, Pelican) and features artwork by Ryan Patterson of Coliseum / Auxiliary Design. STRUCK BY LIGHTNING also features Greg Lahm, previously of Mouth Of The Architect. What folks are already saying about Serpents: "With enough riffs, roars, and rough 'n' tumble to sizzle the hair off any headbanger, Struck by Lightning indeed hit like a bolt from above." 4 out of 4 stars! – Revolver Magazine "Dude, if I'm ever the subject of a 200 cop car, Blues Brothers-style highway pursuit, you can bet Serpents will be blasting on my stereo." 8 out of 10 stars! – Decibel Magazine http://www.myspace.com/struckbyfuckinglightning http://www.translationloss.com http://www.myspace.com/translationlossrecords