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21
Jul
2010
OPETH TO RELEASE IN LIVE CONCERT AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL PERFORMING “EVOLUTION XX: AN OPETH ANTHOLOGY”
As part of the ongoing celebration of their 20th anniversary, Sweden’s OPETH is releasing live footage and audio from the band’s recent performance at London’s famed Royal Albert Hall. In Live Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, due out 9/21/10, is a fierce testament to Opeth’s continued success in the progressive metal community.
Twenty years and nine records into their legendary career, Opeth’s “progressively creative spirit” (ARTISTdirect) remains unwavering, propelling the band through the “Evolution XX: An Opeth Anthology” tour, which brought the Swedish titans to six of the world’s most unique venues, and now, with the release of In Live Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, into the homes of their fans.
The performance at the Royal Albert Hall (recorded on the 5th of April, 2010) includes two sets, the first consisting of the band performing 2000’s now-classic, breakthrough epic, Blackwater Park in its entirety, and the second, a chronologically arranged selection of material from the rest of Opeth’s extensive catalogue, totaling almost three hours of music. It is, like the rest of Opeth’s greatest work, “purposefully warped in all the right places” (Decibel). The front cover artwork concept pays tribute to Deep Purple´s Concerto for Group and Orchestra, underlining the band’s longstanding love for their prog-rock roots.
Thinking back to the concert, frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt says “Opeth had a magical night playing the Royal Albert Hall. It was a dream come true, and now afterwards, it still feels like a dream. We got it all on film, and this, our third live recording and DVD might be my personal favorite. One couldn’t help to think of all the fantastic artists that played there over the years. Looking back at this night of celebration brings me fond memories of our 20th anniversary—this package is the delayed birthday present. Enjoy!”
The release will be available as three very special configurations:
- Limited Edition Vinyl Box Set, which includes:
· Double-DVD set of Opeth’s performance at the legendary Royal Albert Hall, in its entirety, including bonus features.
· A set of four 180-gram LP’s of the concert’s live audio in its entirety. The vinyl is housed in black poly lined inner sleeves which are packaged as 2 double gatefold set with exclusive artwork. Vinyl only available in this box set.
· Exclusive, numbered lithograph with artwork designed by Mikael Åkerfeldt and longtime Opeth designer, Travis Smith.
· 20-page, LP sized booklet printed on coated paper stock that chronicles the night’s events in photos.
· Expanded, exclusive artwork and more.
- 5-disc set that consists of 2-DVD and 3 CD’s. The set not only includes the legendary evening captured on video, but the concert’s live audio in its entirety as well.
- Double-DVD set of Opeth’s performance at the legendary Royal Albert Hall, in its entirety, including bonus features.
Track listing is as follows:
Set 1
· THE LEPER AFFINITY
· BLEAK
· HARVEST
· THE DRAPERY FALLS
· DIRGE FOR NOVEMBER
· THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT
· PATTERNS IN THE IVY
· BLACKWATER PARK
Set 2
· FOREST OF OCTOBER
· ADVENT
· APRIL ETHEREAL
· THE MOOR
· WREATH
· HOPE LEAVES
· HARLEQUIN FOREST
· THE LOTUS EATER
www.opeth.com – www.roadrunnerrecords.com/opeth
Popularity: 7% [?]
6
Jun
2010
ION DISSONANCE To Release ‘Cursed’ In August
Ion Dissonace
Montreal extreme metal purists ION DISSONANCE have completed work on their new album, “Cursed”, for an August 24 North American release via Century Media Records. The CD was recorded at .357 Productionswith ION DISSONANCE guitar player Antoine Lussier at the production helm.
Commented vocalist Kevin: “Since ‘Cursed’ is now recorded, mixed and mastered, we want to take a moment to clarify a few points.
“We have been getting asked a lot of questions and we want to make sure that we are all on the same level and answer these questions once and for all.
“The official release date in the U.S and Canada is scheduled for August 24th.
“A few release dates have been getting thrown around and we wanted to put the questions to rest. Also, our new friends at Basick Records will be releasing ‘Cursed’ in Europe. The record will be out there on August 23rd and finally, Doom Patrol in Japan will be releasing the record there on August 24th as well. Both the European and the Japanese versions will have their own exclusive tracks, but more info on that later.
“To fill you in on this situation, we were originally planning on an earlier release date, but unfortunately we encountered a few obstacles along the way, mainly mastering the disc. This made an earlier release date impossible. Another perfect example is the artwork. We wanted to work with Paul Romano but he is obviously very busy and we felt that waiting for his services was a better option than looking elsewhere. We lovePaul‘s work and are insistent on having him follow up his work on ‘Minus The Herd’. So now that we have the artwork in hand we can definitely say that the wait was worth it.
“All this to say that when ION DISSONANCE decided to get together over a year ago to come out with our best work to date, we wanted to take every little detail into consideration to make sure this record was everything we ever wanted an ION DISSONANCE record to be.
“With that being said, we’ll move on to another situation which needs to be addressed. After three long years of winging it as a four piece, we are now back to five members. Yannick Desgroseillers (formerly fromTEARS FROM THE SKY) has now joined the ranks and will be playing bass, a role Sebastien has been filling in on since Xavier left the band. This switch will allow us to play some new songs on our upcoming shows, which to us is an unbelievable excitement.
“We can’t wait to get out on the road this summer and see some familiar faces. It’s been too long.”
Popularity: 12% [?]
6
Jun
2010
THE ACACIA STRAIN: New Album Title, Cover Artwork Revealed
Massachusetts-based metallic juggernauts THE ACACIA STRAIN have set“Wormwood” as the title of their new album, due on July 20 in North America (August 2 in Europe) via Prosthetic Records. The follow-up to 2008′s “Continent” was recorded at Planet Z Studios in Hadley, Massachusetts with producer Chris “Zeuss” Harris. The cover artwork for the album was created by Justin Kamerer of Angryblue and is available below.
A video message from THE ACACIA STRAIN vocalist Vincent Bennett in which he reveals both the title and the artwork for the CD can be viewed below.
THE ACACIA STRAIN played several shows last month withKILLSWITCH ENGAGE.
The band will take part in the Cool Tour in July/August with AS I LAY DYING, UNDEROATH, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME,BLESSTHEFALL, ARCHITECTS, CANCER BATS and WAR OF AGES.
“The Most Known Unknown”, the debut DVD from THE ACACIA STRAIN, entered Billboard‘s Top Music Videos chart at position No. 10.
Disc one of the “The Most Known Unknown” DVD documents a sold-out show at the Worcester Palladium shot in December 2008, while disc two contains footage of a show at the much smaller and more intimate Waterfront on the band’s home turf of Holyoke, Massachusetts, as well as three music videos, a documentary covering the formative years of the band and a “10 Seconds of Fame” bonus segment, in which select fans were given 10 seconds on camera to do whatever they wanted.
“The Most Known Unknown” features cover art by Paul Romano, who was also responsible for the cover of THE ACACIA STRAIN‘s latest album, “Continent”, as well as covers for MASTODON, TRIVIUM and many more.
THE ACACIA STRAIN sold almost 5,600 copies of “Continent” in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 107 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD debuted at No. 2 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.
Acacia Strain - Wormwood
Popularity: 23% [?]
1
Jun
2010
LAMB OF GOD: Video Of ‘Hourglass: The Super Deluxe Set’ Unboxing Available
Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD have just released the“Hourglass” collection, a career-retrospective set that is available in seven different configurations.
01. “Hourglass: The Super Deluxe Set”:
This limited edition definitive collector’s set includes:
* The 3-CD Anthology
* The Vinyl Box Set
* The USB Box Set
* The Art of LAMB OF GOD Book
* Mark Morton Signature Series Jackson Dominion D2 Guitar
* 4×6 Pure American Metal Flag
* An Hourglass Sticker
* A signed 8×10 photo
02. “Hourglass: The Deluxe Set”:
* The 3-CD Anthology
* The Vinyl Box Set
* The USB Box Set
* Linen-bound 144-page book of the art of LAMB OF GOD as created by K3n Adams.
03. “Hourglass: The Vinyl Box Set”:
All six LAMB OF GOD studio albums for the first time on 180-gram vinyl in a linen-wrapped collector’s box. Includes:
* Burn The Priest
* New American Gospel
* As The Palaces Burn
* Ashes of the Wake
* Sacrament
* Wrath
04. “Hourglass: The USB Box Set”:
All six LAMB OF GOD studio albums on individual USB drives in a cigarette-box-shaped collector’s package. Includes:
* Burn The Priest
* New American Gospel
* As The Palaces Burn
* Ashes of the Wake
* Sacrament
* Wrath
05. “Hourglass: The 3-CD Anthology”:
The ultimate LAMB OF GOD retrospective. 44 tracks on 3 CDs. Vol. 1 and 2 join Vol. 3 containing 18 rare or never-heard-before songs. Includes: Japan-issue bonus tracks, multiple rehearsal demos alongside the 8 songs released prior to “Burn The Priest”.
06. “Hourglass: Vol. 1 – The Underground Years”:
13 of the most choice LAMB OF GOD songs from their early years. Culled from their first album “Burn The Priest”, their debut as LAMB OF GOD, “New American Gospel”, and the album that launched them to the stratosphere, “As The Palaces Burn”.
07. “Hourglass: Vol. 2 – The Epic Years”:
13 of the most choice LAMB OF GOD songs from their career on Epic Records to this point. Both Grammy-nominated songs, “Redneck” and “Set To Fail”, are surrounded by fan-favorite anthems and crushing riffs from “Ashes Of The Wake” to “Sacrament” to 2009′s #2 debut “Wrath”.
For more information, visit www.lamb-of-god.com.
An exclusive four-minute look at the unboxing of the “Hourglass: The Super Deluxe Set” with Epic Records‘ Jason Lekberg and Jose Mangin, program director for Sirius XM, can be viewed below.
Popularity: 27% [?]
26
May
2010
BLEEDING THROUGH: ‘Anti-Hero’ Video Released
Bleeding Through
“Anti-Hero”, the new video from Orange County, California’s BLEEDING THROUGH, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Spencer Nicholson, who has previously worked with THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA,HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD and THE BLED, among others.
“Anti-Hero” comes off BLEEDING THROUGH‘s new self-titled album, which sold around 3,700 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 143 on The Billboard 200 chart.
BLEEDING THROUGH‘s last album, “Declaration” (2008), opened with 6,000 units to land at No. 101.
Released on April 13 via the Portland, Oregon-based independent record label Rise Records, “Bleeding Through” was recorded at Planet Z Studios in Hadley, Massachusetts with producer Chris “Zeuss” Harris, who has previously worked with MUNICIPAL WASTE, AGNOSTIC FRONT and HATEBREED, among others.
“Bleeding Through” track listing:
01. A Resurrection
02. Anti-Hero
03. Your Abandonment
04. Fifteen Minutes
05. Salvation Never Found
06. Breathing In The Wrath
07. This Time Nothing Is Sacred
08. Divide The Armies
09. Drag Me To The Ocean
10. Light My Eyes
11. Slow Your Roll
12. Distortion, Devotion
Check out the CD artwork below.
BLEEDING THROUGH vocalist Brandan Schieppati recently offered a track-by-track breakdown of the band’s new CD to the readers of Alternative Press. Check it out at this location.
Popularity: 18% [?]
26
May
2010
SOILWORK Announces ‘The Panic Broadcast’ Public Listening Party
Soilwork - The Panic Broadcast
Swedish modern metallers SOILWORK will hold a public listening party for their new album, “The Panic Broadcast”, on Friday June 4 at The Mountain Bar, located in the Chinatown section of Los Angeles, California.
“With the release date now only seven weeks away, we can hardly contain our excitement about the new SOILWORK record,” the band said in a statement. “Which is why we’ve decided to give our West Coast fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to come out and discover ‘The Panic Broadcast’ in its entirety! We wouldn’t have made it this far without the support of our loyal fans worldwide, and we see it as our duty to give back whenever we can. ‘The Panic Broadcast’ was written for all of you and we’re extremely stoked to share it with you!”
Date: Friday June 4, 2010
Age: 21+
Time: 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: The Mountain Bar, 473 Gin Ling Way, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (www.themountainbar.com)
“The Panic Broadcast” will be released in Europe on July 2 and in North America on July 13 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was mixed atFascination Street studio in Örebro, Sweden with Jens Bogren (OPETH,KATATONIA, PARADISE LOST, BLOODBATH).
The track listing for the CD is as follows:
01. Late For The Kill, Early For The Slaughter
02. Two Lives Worth Of Reckoning
03. The Thrill
04. Deliverance Is Mine
05. Night Comes Clean
06. King Of The Threshold
07. Let This River Flow
08. Epitome
09. The Akuma Afterglow
10. Enter Dog Of Pavlov
The song “Two Lives Worth Of Reckoning” is now available for streaming at this location.
SOILWORK‘s new album is the first to feature guitarist Peter Wicherssince his return to the band in 2008, as well as the studio debut with axeman Sylvain Coudret, who also joined in 2008.
The recording process for “The Panic Broadcast” was overseen byWichers, who recently took a moment to talk about what it was like to produce his own band after working with so many other great artists.
“Producing SOILWORK was great challenge for me but also one of the greatest experiences of my career,” he said. “I can honestly say that I’ve never worked this hard on any record that I’ve produced, but it was all worth it. I am super-happy with the performances from all the guys, and I don’t think SOILWORK has ever sounded this good.
“My approach for this record was to try and keep an open mind to the overall sonic picture without letting my own ego take over (I am a guitar player after all, haha). By doing so, I think everyone on this record got a chance to shine, and that was my main goal.
“I’m super-proud of this record and I know that even if you’re an ‘old-school’ or ‘new’ listener to SOILWORK, this album has something for both. There are some insane fast and furious songs with insane blast beats, as well as groove. There’s also a balance with songs that have some beautiful guitars/vocals and keyboard melodies.
“This is the best album SOILWORK has ever done!”
The cover artwork for “The Panic Broadcast” can be viewed below.
Commented SOILWORK vocalist Björn “Speed” Strid: “With the artwork for this album we wanted to capture the illusion of the mind, misconceptions and the state of panic. Bartosz Nalezinski has made a perfect job realizing this idea.
“The cover symbolizes the emperor of the illusion with two servants to assist the misconception. The background illustrates the abstract chaos that slowly takes over. Inside the booklet you can follow the psychological journey that brings you ‘The Panic Broadcast’.”
Popularity: 27% [?]
17
May
2010
HEAVEN SHALL BURN: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
Heaven Shall Burn - Invictus
“Invictus”, the new album from German death metal and hardcore fusionists HEAVEN SHALL BURN, is available for streaming in its entirety on the band’s MySpace page. The CD will be released viaCentury Media Records on the following dates:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: Friday, May 21
Spain, Italy : Tuesday, May 25
Sweden, Finland, Hungary: Wednesday, May 26
Rest Of Europe: Monday, May 24
North America: Tuesday, June 8
“Invictus” was recorded at Tue Madsen‘s Antfarm Studio in Aarhus, Denmark with the band’s the two guitarists, Maik Weichert andAlexander Dietz, handling production duties.
As on HEAVEN SHALL BURN‘s previous albums, Icelandic composerÓlafur Arnalds was responsible for creating the aforementioned atmospheric intro as well as the album’s outro. However, the highly emotional duet “Given In Death”, which features guest appearances bySabine Weniger from DEADLOCK on vocals and Sebastian Reichl on guitar, will certainly come as a slight surprise.
Maik on “Given In Death”: “The topic this song is about is a very sensitive one (mercy killing) and Sabine‘s voice just goes along so well with the feeling we tried to create for this piece. It was a pleasure working together with such a talented band as DEADLOCK.”
According to a press release, “Invictus” “is the third part of the‘Iconoclast’ story after ‘Iconoclast’ and [HEAVEN SHALL BURN's] DVD‘Bildersturm’. Again stories about unconventional heroes are being told, a different light is cast upon well known idols and legends.”
“Invictus” track listing:
01. Intro
02. The Omen
03. Combat
04. I Was I Am I Shall Be
05. Buried In Forgotten Grounds
06. Sevastopol
07. The Lie You Bleed For
08. Return To Sanity
09. Against Bridge Burners
10. Of Forsaken Poets
11. Given In Death
12. Outro
Check out the cover artwork below.
HEAVEN SHALL BURN‘s first official DVD/live release, “Bildersturm – Iconoclast II (The Visual Resistance)”, entered the German DVD chart at No. 3 (behind IRON MAIDEN and ERIC CLAPTON) and the Austrian DVD chart at No. 9 as well as the official German album chart at No. 54.
“Bildersturm – Iconoclast II (The Visual Resistance)” was released on May 25, 2009 in Europe via Century Media Records. In addition to “incredible” live material, the DVD includes a comprehensive documentary and loads of other content.
Heaven Shall Burn
Popularity: 31% [?]
24
Apr
2010
FEAR FACTORY Releases New Single ‘Final Exit’
Fear Factory
Los Angeles cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY are set to kick off the second leg of their American “Fear Campaign” tour on May 14 at The Rialto Theater in Tucson, Arizona. The trek, also featuring PRONG andTHY WILL BE DONE, will visit twenty cities before it concludes at The Trocadero Theater in Philadelphia.
After a successful performance at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards in Los Angeles on April 8, scheduled for television broadcast via VH1 on May 22, FEAR FACTORY flew to Oslo, Norway for a eight-show run withMETALLICA. The band, like many others, is resorting to travel by land and sea, with more than 20,000 flights cancelled on the European continent last week due to the volcanic activity happening in Iceland. Guitarist Dino Cazares notes, “It took us over 24 hours to get from Oslo to Riga in Latvia with METALLICA and their crew of 50-plus people on a charter bus and ferry. All flights were cancelled because of the volcanic ash in the air.” Vocalist Burton C. Bell adds, “We took a ferry from Oslo to get to Latvia. It was the METALLICA party boat; good times. We are basically taking buses and trains everywhere so if you can catch us, catch us.”
FEAR FACTORY‘s new single, “Final Exit”, follows the success of earlier metal radio singles “Powershifter” and “Fear Campaign”. Two special edits of the eight-minute song are now playing via three of AOL Radio‘s online music channels. Rhys Fulber with Cazares and Bell realized the edits while the band was touring the U.S. in late March. The song has already received specialty airplay via Active Rock stations KUPD in Phoenix, Arizona and KEYJ in Abilene, Texas.
Lyrically, “Final Exit” draws attention to the much criticized and sensitive issue of self-deliverance as introduced in the 1992 book by Derek Humphry, founder of the Hemlock Society and past president of the World Federation of Right to Die Societies. Bell explains, “Dino and I have created the edits to condense the song into a time specific for radio. We are very happy fans are loving the song for it is one that touches upon the importance of the freedom of choice and personal liberty that all human beings should be allowed. The song hopefully will create awareness for the support group Final Exit Network,” the song’s namesake. Passionately Bell continues, “The right to life extends beyond life itself. If the medical community cannot, and will not find a cure due to cost effectiveness, then humanity needs the choice of a dignified, self-deliverance from continual, painful treatments from debilitating disease. We have been contacted by many fans who connect with this song on many levels, and with ‘Final Exit’ being played on the radio, we hope others will also become aware, understand, and enjoy this song.”
FEAR FACTORY‘s new album, “Mechanize”, was released in the U.S. on February 9, 2010 via Candlelight Records. The CD, which was co-produced by the band with Rhys Fulber (FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY,PARADISE LOST), was mixed by Greg Reely (PARADISE LOST, FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY, SKINNY PUPPY).
FEAR FACTORY‘s current lineup — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who was credited on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD andZIMMERS HOLE) and legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (DETHKLOK,STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DARK ANGEL, DEATH, TESTAMENT) — made its live debut on December 4, 2009 at Espaço Lux in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Popularity: 13% [?]
22
Apr
2010
ENEMY OF THE SUN: New Album Artwork, North American Release Date Revealed
Enemy of the Sun - Caedium
“Caedium”, the second album from from ENEMY OF THE SUN, the German band featuring guitarist Waldemar Sorychta — former member of GRIP INC./DESPAIR and producer for such bands as LACUNA COILand MOONSPELL — will be released in North America on June 22 via The End Records and in Europe on May 28 through Massacre Records.
A song from “Caedium” entitled “Another End Of The Rainbow” is available for streaming at this location.
ENEMY OF THE SUN vocalist Jules Näveri (also in PROFANE OMEN) recently stated about the forthcoming CD, “We recorded 14 songs plus intro and outro. Most likely we’re putting 12 songs on the album and it’s not going to be an easy pick. I like all of ‘em and it’s going to be a battle of choosing the best ones ’cause they’re all the best ones.
“I have to say what we’re doing at the moment is very spectacular. So much emotions in this album. As you probably agree with me, we have never done things the most ordinary way — ordinary equals boring.
“This album is definately going to be much heavier than the debut. It has parts for you to scream for, it has parts for you to cry for. We also have a very strong working title for the album which we’re most probably going to keep.”
ENEMY OF THE SUN‘s last album, “Shadows”, was released in North America via The End Records on January 22, 2008 with an exclusive bonus track called “Enemigo del Sol”.
Sorychta previously stated about the band, “I call ENEMY OF THE SUNmy family because in a family you have to feel comfortable. If not, it’s not a good family. ENEMY is a good one. It’s the way I wake up and feel the excitment about this band. It’s the way I go to bed and want to stay awake because of this band. Music without limits, pure power saved in every note, deepest emotions bound in tones, burning pleasure in each single tune.”
ENEMY OF THE SUN is:
Waldemar Sorychta – guitar
Jules Näveri – vocals
Daniel Zeman – drums
Alla Fedynitch – bass
Popularity: 42% [?]
22
Apr
2010
HOWL: Debut “Heavenless” From Full Of Hell
Howl - Full of Hell
HOWL has posted a second preview track, “Heavenless”, from their forthcoming debut full length Full Of Hell. “Heavenless” can be heard online now via the band’s MySpace page: MySpace.com/HowlHeavyMetal along with the track “Jezebel” and its intro piece “Asherah”. Full Of Hell is set for a May 11th North American release date, May 17th internationally, and is available for pre-order at this location.
HOWL will appearing this weekend as part of the annual New England Metal and Hardcore Fest along with MASTODON, BARONESS, CRO-MAGS, and more. Complete festival details can be found here. Additionally, the band will join legendary New Orleans bandEYEHATEGOD for a run of dates in mid-June. A complete listing of tour dates and cities can be found below with more to be announced soon.
HOWL is available for interviews / tour previews upon request. To speak with the band, simply contact Betsey Cichoracki at Relapse Records via any of the means listed at the bottom of this message. Updated HOWL news / tour information will be made available via the Relapse Records website: www.RELAPSE.com and the HOWL MySpace page: MySpace.com/HowlHeavyMetal and Facebook.
HOWL Tour Dates:
April 23 Worcester , MA Palladium (as part of New England Metal and Hardcore Fest)
May 28 Baltimore , MD Sonar (as part of Maryland Deathfest)
June 13 Providence , RI Club Hell (w/ EYEHATEGOD)
June 14 Milford , CT Daniel Street (w/ EYEHATEGOD)
June 15 Manchester , NH Rocko’s (w/ EYEHATEGOD)
Popularity: 18% [?]
22
Apr
2010
ONSLAUGHT Guitarist Issues New Album Update
U.K. thrashers ONSLAUGHT are currently writing material for the follow-up to 2007′s “Killing Peace”, tentatively due later this year.
Commented guitarist Nige Rockett: “Yes, we have an album title. Yes, we have a release date. Yes, we have a producer. Yes, we have studio time booked, and yes, we have a new…. Hahahahaha, not telling ya.
“It’s certainly not gonna be ‘Killing Peace 2′, that’s for sure. It’s old school, it’s contemporary, it’s ONSLAUGHT. It’s gonna be faster at times, definitely heavier with some songs having their more intricate moments, but not too intricate, ‘cuz that means compromising the violence which this album is really gonna be all about: pure unadulterated musical violence.
“We’re gonna be using several different guitar tunings to add some sonic variety and lots of truly stunning solos coming your way from Mr. [Andy]Rosser-Davies. He’s on fire at the moment and being pushed to the limits in terms of creativity and originality.
“No, Andy Sneap will not be producing the new album, but we have found another perfect partner to work with us this time around. He’s a huge ONSLAUGHT fan and will definitely deliver the crushing brutality we are looking for on production front.
“Once again ONSLAUGHT will deliver a very different-sounding album to its predecessor. There will not be 11-12 tracks on the record; it’s not something ONSLAUGHT do. We have always preferred quality over quantity every time — no fillers, all killers here. But you will more than get VFM (Violence For Money) guaranteed.”
ONSLAUGHT recorded its performance at the Damnation Festival on November 22, 2008 in Leeds, U.K. for a live CD, “Live Damnation”, which was released on July 20, 2009 through Candlelight Records.
An e-card for the album can be accessed at this location.
“Killing Peace” was released in March 2007 via Candlelight Records. The CD was recorded at Backstage studio in Derbyshire, England with producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY,NEVERMORE).
Quality video footage of ONSLAUGHT performing at last year’s Paranoid Open Air festival — which was held August 13-15, 2009 at Autopoligon Ljubecna, near Celje, Slovenia — can be viewed below (courtesy of“gokizoki”).
Popularity: 19% [?]
22
Apr
2010
SOILWORK: ‘The Panic Broadcast’ Artwork Unveiled
Soilwork - The Panic Broadcast
The cover artwork for “The Panic Broadcast”, the new album from Swedish metallers SOILWORK, can be viewed below.
Commented SOILWORK vocalist Björn “Speed” Strid: “With the artwork for this album we wanted to capture the illusion of the mind, misconceptions and the state of panic. Bartosz Nalezinski has made a perfect job realizing this idea.
“The cover symbolizes the emperor of the illusion with two servants to assist the misconception. The background illustrates the abstract chaos that slowly takes over. Inside the booklet you can follow the psychological journey that brings you ‘The Panic Broadcast’.”
“The Panic Broadcast” was mixed at Fascination Street studio in Örebro, Sweden with Jens Bogren (OPETH, KATATONIA, PARADISE LOST, BLOODBATH).
The track listing for the CD is as follows:
01. Late For The Kill, Early For The Slaughter
02. 2 Lives Worth Of Reckoning
03. The Thrill
04. Deliverance Is Mine
05. Night Comes Clean
06. King Of The Threshold
07. Let This River Flow
08. Epitome
09. The Akuma Afterglow
10. Enter Dog Of Pavlov
Separate interviews with Strid and guitarist Peter Wichers regarding the recording process for “The Panic Broadcast” can be viewed below.
Due in Europe on June 25 via Nuclear Blast Records, the long-awaited follow-up to 2007′s “Sworn To A Great Divide” was produced byWichers.
SOILWORK‘s new album will be the first to feature Wichers since his return to the band in 2008, as well as the studio debut with guitaristSylvain Coudret, who also joined in 2008.
The drums for “The Panic Broadcast” were recorded at Echo Mountainin Asheville, North Carolina while the rest of the recording was scheduled to take place in Tampa, Florida.
Popularity: 25% [?]
17
Apr
2010
PERIPHERY: ‘Icarus Lives!’ Video Released
Periphery In Stores 4-20-10
“Icarus Lives!”, the new video from Washington D.C.’s PERIPHERY, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed in Boston with Killswitch Productions directors Mike Pecci and Ian McFarland (FEAR FACTORY,MESHUGGAH).
“Wait until you see this video,” says Pecci. “Loaded with epic shots, heroic stances, and awesome band performances, I will say that it isIan‘s and my most abstract piece to date! Working with the guys fromPERIPHERY was a blast!”
States guitarist Alex Bois: “It was an honor to work with Ian, Mike and crew! As this was our first video, we didn’t realize how exciting the filming process could be. Now, we fully understand where all the hype surrounding these guys comes from and we WILL be working with them on future projects!”
Combing the complex atypical rhythms and technical precision of math rock with the sensational brutality of progressive metal, PERIPHERY will unleash its self-titled debut on April 20 through Sumerian Records. A track from the CD, “The Walk”, is now available for streaming on the band’s MySpace page.
“‘The Walk’ is a very special song for us,” says guitarist Misha Mansoor. “Apart from being one of the oldest ones, it is also one of the heaviest ones we have to offer, and we love playing it live and wanted to share the album version with all the fans so they could enjoy it as well!”
Founded in 2004 by guitarist Misha Mansoor, PERIPHERY seems to always be drawing from a constant stream of inspiration. To date, the band has recorded over 100 songs and continues to deliver new tracks on a regular basis, each time pushing the envelope on its compositional structures.
Taking the DIY approach to getting their music heard, PERIPHERYgarnered the attention of metal fans across the globe by deciding to make all of its songs available to listeners online. Inspired by its fans’ feedback and fervent requests, the band frequently adds new music and video blogs, constantly cultivating a stronger online presence.
This continuous exposure on the web, combined with a strong hometown following, provided PERIPHERY the opportunity to showcase its explosive live show and music on national tours such as Summer Slaughter, the Thrash and Burn Tour and select dates with BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, DARKEST HOUR, LAMB OF GOD and DESPISED ICON.
PERIPHERY is:
Spencer Sotelo – Vocals
Misha Mansoor – Guitar
Alex Bois – Guitar
Jake Bowen – Guitar
Tom Murphy – Bass
Matt Halpern – Drums
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/periphery.
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Apr
2010
ENEMY OF THE SUN: New Song Posted Online
“Another End Of The Rainbow”, a brand new song from ENEMY OF THE SUN, the German band featuring guitarist Waldemar Sorychta — former member of GRIP INC./DESPAIR and producer for such bands asLACUNA COIL and MOONSPELL — is available for streaming at this location. The track comes off the group’s second album, “Caedium”, which will be released in Europe on May 28 via Massacre Records.
ENEMY OF THE SUN vocalist Jules Näveri (also in PROFANE OMEN) recently stated about the forthcoming CD, “We recorded 14 songs plus intro and outro. Most likely we’re putting 12 songs on the album and it’s not going to be an easy pick. I like all of ‘em and it’s going to be a battle of choosing the best ones ’cause they’re all the best ones.
“I have to say what we’re doing at the moment is very spectacular. So much emotions in this album. As you probably agree with me, we have never done things the most ordinary way — ordinary equals boring.
“This album is definately going to be much heavier than the debut. It has parts for you to scream for, it has parts for you to cry for. We also have a very strong working title for the album which we’re most probably going to keep.”
ENEMY OF THE SUN‘s last album, “Shadows”, was released in North America via The End Records on January 22, 2008 with an exclusive bonus track called “Enemigo del Sol”.
Sorychta previously stated about the band, “I call ENEMY OF THE SUNmy family because in a family you have to feel comfortable. If not, it’s not a good family. ENEMY is a good one. It’s the way I wake up and feel the excitment about this band. It’s the way I go to bed and want to stay awake because of this band. Music without limits, pure power saved in every note, deepest emotions bound in tones, burning pleasure in each single tune.”
ENEMY OF THE SUN is:
Waldemar Sorychta – guitar
Jules Näveri – vocals
Daniel Zeman – drums
Alla Fedynitch – bass
Metal Injection has posted professionally filmed video footage of ENEMY OF THE SUN performing the song “Weak” live at the 2008 With Full Force festival in Germany. Watch the clip below.
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14
Apr
2010
BLEEDING THROUGH: New Album Track By Track
Bleeding Through
Vocalist Brandan Schieppati of Orange County, California’s BLEEDING THROUGH has offered a track-by-track breakdown of the band’s new self-titled album to the readers of Alternative Press. Check it out at this location.
Released on April 13 via the Portland, Oregon-based independent record label Rise Records, “Bleeding Through” was recorded at Planet Z Studios in Hadley, Massachusetts with producer Chris “Zeuss” Harris, who has previously worked with MUNICIPAL WASTE, AGNOSTIC FRONT and HATEBREED, among others.
“Bleeding Through” track listing:
01. A Resurrection
02. Anti-Hero
03. Your Abandonment
04. Fifteen Minutes
05. Salvation Never Found
06. Breathing In The Wrath
07. This Time Nothing Is Sacred
08. Divide The Armies
09. Drag Me To The Ocean
10. Light My Eyes
11. Slow Your Roll
12. Distortion, Devotion
Check out the CD artwork below.
BLEEDING THROUGH recently tapped drummer Mark Garza (THE FAMINE) to fill in for Derek Youngsma for the band’s shows in Japan and Australia while Youngsma awaited the birth of his second child.
BLEEDING THROUGH‘s last album, “Declaration” (2008), sold around 6,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 101 on The Billboard 200 chart.
The April 19 Spring Breakdown concert featuring BLEEDING THROUGHat The Rave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin will be streamed live viaTheRaveLive.com beginning at 7:30 p.m. EST. Also scheduled to appear are BORN OF OSIRIS, SLEEPING GIANT, OCEANO and LEGEND.
To access the free live concert stream:
1) Click on this link
2) Click on the “Free Signup” button at the upper right of the page
3) Choose the “Fan” option and fill out the information
4) Sign in on April 19 and click the “Live Webcast” tab and you’re all set!
5) Mac users may need to download the Windows Media plugin Flip4Mac to watch
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13
Apr
2010
SUICIDE SILENCE To Release ‘Disengage’ Single
California deathcore masters SUICIDE SILENCE will release a new single, “Disengage”, on April 20. The single will feature the album version of the title cut and a special remix courtesy of Big Chocolate(a.k.a. Cameron Argon of DISFIGURING THE GODDESS andBURNING THE MASSES).
A sample of the remix can be heard below.
The “Disengage” single will be issued only in digital form and on seven-inch blue vinyl, with artwork by Joshua Belanger (BRING ME THE HORIZON, SON OF AURELIUS). You can check out the artwork and pre-order the vinyl now for only $5 at this location.
SUICIDE SILENCE filmed a video for “Disengage” on February 19 in the Los Angeles area with acclaimed director Thomas Mignone(MUDVAYNE). Look for the clip to make its online debut sometime next month.
Photos from the video shoot can be viewed below.
SUICIDE SILENCE‘s latets album, “No Time To Bleed”, sold 14,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 32 on The Billboard 200 chart. The effort was made available on June 30, 2009 in a number of different versions (for a limited time only).
“No Time To Bleed” was recorded with acclaimed producer Machine(LAMB OF GOD).
Suicide Silence - Disengage
Suicide Silence Video Shoot
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13
Apr
2010
NEVERMORE: Audio Samples Of Entire New Album Available
Nevermore - The Obsidian Conspiracy
A four-minute video clip containing audio samples of all 10 tracks that will appear on “The Obsidian Conspiracy”, the long-awaited new album from Seattle metallers NEVERMORE, is available below. The CD will be released in Europe on May 31 and in North America on June 8 viaCentury Media Records.
“The Obsidian Conspiracy” track listing:
01. The Termination Proclamation
02. Your Poison Throne
03. Moonrise (Through Mirrors Of Death)
04. And The Maiden Spoke
05. Emptiness Unobstructed
06. The Blue Marble And The New Soul
07. Without Morals
08. The Day You Built The Wall
09. She Comes In Colors
10. The Obsidian Conspiracy
The drum tracks for “The Obsidian Conspiracy” were completed in the group’s hometown of Seattle with SOILWORK guitarist Peter Wichers, who previously worked with Dane on the singer’s solo debut, “Praises to the War Machine”. Longtime friend and collaborator Andy Sneap(MEGADETH, ARCH ENEMY, EXODUS, MACHINE HEAD) once again handled mixing duties.
The captivating and dynamic cover art was once again created by the great Travis Smith (OPETH, KATATONIA) and can be viewed below.
NEVERMORE also recorded two cover versions during the sessions: “The Crystal Ship” (THE DOORS) and “Transmission” (THE TEA PARTY)
According to Dane, the song “And The Maiden Spoke” “is going to blow your minds; it’s twisted, progressive lunatic fringe riffing with vicious hooklines.”
He added: “These songs are full of newfound rage, lyrically and musically. Jeff Loomis has come up with some amazing new riffs that will no doubt please old and new fans alike. Also, I think the combination of Peter and Andy will result in something very, very special.”
In an interview with Cerebral Metalhead, Dane said of “The Crystal Ship” cover, “THE DOORS song was not my original choice. I really wanted to do this song called ‘Waiting For the Sun’.
“When I listen to songs, of course, since I’m a lyricist, I gravitate towards cover songs (for which) I admire the lyrics. Jeff [Loomis] being a guitarist, he goes for the guitar stuff that he thinks is really cool. And that’s how we came on THE DOORS thing.
“‘Crystal Ship’, originally he [Jeff] had taken the approach of making it a little heavy. And I tried to work with it and I said, ‘Jeff, I don’t think this is working. I think maybe what we should try is an all-acoustic approach to the song.’ And when we did it, he was like, ‘Dude, you’re totally right.’ And he was like doing five-layered guitar parts over this.
“When people hear it, it doesn’t sound like THE DOORS anymore. I think that’s what people expect when we do cover songs. ‘Cause we’ve been known to deconstruct and recreate more than one song.”
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13
Apr
2010
MALEVOLENT CREATION: New Album Title, Release Date Announced
Germany’s Massacre Records has set an August 27 European release date for “Invidious Dominion”, the new album from Florida death metal veterans MALEVOLENT CREATION. The effort will made available as a regular CD; digipack with bonus material; and vinyl LP.
MALEVOLENT CREATION‘s new album is being recorded at Mana Recording Studios (CANNIBAL CORPSE, VITAL REMAINS,GOATWHORE) in St. Petersburg, Florida with producer Erik Rutan(MORBID ANGEL, HATE ETERNAL, CANNIBAL CORPSE). The band has also just signed a management deal with Extreme Management Group(SUFFOCATION, ORIGIN).
Commented the group: “After over 20 years in existence, and now having the most solid lineup in years, we really wanted to make sure that with this new album we elevated the band in every way. Getting good management was crucial and Extreme Management Group has a great track record.
“Erik had been talking to us since ‘Doomsday X’ to record us, and withGus Rios (drums) being the band full-time now, we didn’t want him to have the responsibility of producing the album as well as writing and playing. Erik really understands what we are about, and has all of the same thoughts about recording as us. It really couldn’t be a better working situation.
“We’ve said it before, but this album really is without a doubt is the most relentless, focused and brutal MALEVOLENT CREATION album ever! We really went back to our roots, not only as a band, but as fans of metal. We wrote an album of songs that we as fans of brutal music would want to hear.”
Crash Music released a limited-edition digipack from MALEVOLENT CREATION entitled “Essentials” in February 2009. The package features 38 tracks on three discs, with over 110 minutes of “pure brutality.”
MALEVOLENT CREATION‘s “Lost Commandments” DVD was released in August 2008 in Europe via Massacre Records. The one-hour, 45-minute disc features two complete shows from the band — Party.San Open Air festival (August 9-11, 2007 in Bad Berka, Germany) and Paris, France (2004).
MALEVOLENT CREATION‘s latest album, “Doomsday X”, was released in the U.S. in July 2007 via Nuclear Blast Records and in Europe in August 2007 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded and engineered at Mercury Recording Studios in Pompano Beach, Florida by longtime friend and producer (and sometimes session member) Gus Rios, and is said to be the most diverse MALEVOLENT CREATION album recorded to date and “without a doubt their fastest!!” Mick Thomson, guitarist for SLIPKNOT, contributed a “ripping” guitar solo to the song“Deliver My Enemy”.
Popularity: 18% [?]
13
Apr
2010
KINGDOM OF SORROW: Footage From The Studio Posted Online; New Album Artwork Unveiled
Kingdom of Sorrow - Behind The Blackest Tears
A five-minute video clip featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of “Behind The Blackest Tears”, the second album fromKINGDOM OF SORROW, the metal project created by Jamey Jasta(HATEBREED) and Kirk Windstein (DOWN, CROWBAR), can be viewed below. Due in the U.S. on June 8 via Relapse Records, the CD was was recorded at Dexter Lab Recordings in Milford, Connecticut with engineerNick Bellmore and was mixed and mastered by Chris “Zeuss” Harris atPlanet Z Recordings in Hadley, Massachusetts.
Check out the cover artwork below.
Commented Jasta: “I’m really excited about the KINGDOM OF SORROWalbum because I feel like I really went all out this time. I love the first album but I brought way better riffs to the table this time and really brought a different vocal style on a lot of tracks. I think this new album is much more memorable and that the songs are really catchy but still heavy and raw.
“CROWBAR has some European touring to do but we may squeeze someKINGDOM OF SORROW shows in when I am not touring withHATEBREED this year.”
KINGDOM OF SORROW released its self-titled debut in early 2008. The band embarked on a 70-city tour in support of the CD and took part in theOzzfest and Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tours. KINGDOM OF SORROW also released three music videos from the record, one of which can be viewed below.
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13
Apr
2010
PERIPHERY Added To THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN’s Australian Tour
Periphery In Stores 4-20-10
Washington D.C.’s PERIPHERY has been added to THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN‘s upcoming Australian tour. Also appearing on the bill isSONS OF DISASTER.
The dates are as follows:
May 16 – The Capitol – Perth, Australia
May 18 – Fowlers – Adelaide, Australia
May 19 – The Palace – Melbourne, Australia
May 21 – The Metro – Sydney, Australia
May 22 – The Metro – Sydney, Australia
May 23 – The Hi-Fi – Brisbane, Australia
Combing the complex atypical rhythms and technical precision of math rock with the sensational brutality of progressive metal, PERIPHERY will unleash its self-titled debut on April 20 through Sumerian Records. A track from the CD, “The Walk”, is now available for streaming on the band’s MySpace page.
“‘The Walk’ is a very special song for us,” says guitarist Misha Mansoor. “Apart from being one of the oldest ones, it is also one of the heaviest ones we have to offer, and we love playing it live and wanted to share the album version with all the fans so they could enjoy it as well!”
Last month, the guys traveled to Boston to film a new video withKillswitch Productions and directors Mike Pecci and Ian McFarland(FEAR FACTORY, MESHUGGAH), before setting out on the road withKITTIE and GOD FORBID.
“Wait until you see this video,” says Pecci. “Loaded with epic shots, heroic stances, and awesome band performances, I will say that it isIan‘s and my most abstract piece to date! Working with the guys fromPERIPHERY was a blast!”
States guitarist Alex Bois: “It was an honor to work with Ian, Mike and crew! As this was our first video, we didn’t realize how exciting the filming process could be. Now, we fully understand where all the hype surrounding these guys comes from and we WILL be working with them on future projects!”
Founded in 2004 by guitarist Misha Mansoor, PERIPHERY seems to always be drawing from a constant stream of inspiration. To date, the band has recorded over 100 songs and continues to deliver new tracks on a regular basis, each time pushing the envelope on its compositional structures.
Taking the DIY approach to getting their music heard, PERIPHERYgarnered the attention of metal fans across the globe by deciding to make all of its songs available to listeners online. Inspired by its fans’ feedback and fervent requests, the band frequently adds new music and video blogs, constantly cultivating a stronger online presence.
This continuous exposure on the web, combined with a strong hometown following, provided PERIPHERY the opportunity to showcase its explosive live show and music on national tours such as Summer Slaughter, the Thrash and Burn Tour and select dates with BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, DARKEST HOUR, LAMB OF GOD and DESPISED ICON.
PERIPHERY is:
Spencer Sotelo – Vocals
Misha Mansoor – Guitar
Alex Bois – Guitar
Jake Bowen – Guitar
Tom Murphy – Bass
Matt Halpern – Drums
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/periphery.
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