U.D.O. to headline Wednesday June 9th at Sweden Rock

Former Accept-vocalist Udo Dirkschneider is one of the most acknowledged characters in hard rock and never fails to bring down the house at SRF. No wonder - heavy metal doesn't get much better than the immortal Accept-classics everybody wants to hear and nobody gets tired of, along with the best pieces from U.D.O's own catalogue, twelve studio albums strong to date. The latest of which, "Dominator", has been lauded as one of the band's finest for many years, and here is something that maybe isn't mentioned often enough - that a U.D.O.-concert is not only a good place to rediscover old fave-tracks, but to discover new ones as well.


Confirmed bands so far (out of a total of 60+):

Slayer (Us)
Bachman & Turner (Can)
Only show in Scandinavia
W.A.S.P. (Us)
Rick Springfield (Aus/Us)
Danzig (Us)
Opeth (S)
U.D.O. (D)
Ratt (Us)
Mastodon(Us)
Y&T (Us)
Fates Warning (Us)
Suicidal Tendencies (Us)
Nazareth (Uk)
Magnum (Uk)
Saga (Can)
Sabaton (S)
D-A-D (DK)
Mother's Finest (Us)
Stratovarius (Fin)
Behemoth (Pl)
Unisonic (D)
Steel Panther (Us)
Watain (S)
Aldo Nova (Can)
Alestorm (Uk)
Anvil (Can)
Raven (Uk)
Bigelf (Us)
Jorn (N)

Tickets on sale now atwww.swedenrock.com

LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR Launch Record Label; Announce Album

Emerging from the caustic burrows of Chicago comes the monolith of metal known as LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR, a sonic “fuck you” to the current trends and sub-genres of metal who carry the torch of metal’s roots (Celtic Frost, Slayer, Motorhead) with a death breath of fresh air, and spitting gas on the flames.

The Greek mythology-inspired carnage continues on LOTM's upcoming fourth full-length, Evil Power. The CD and digital download will be released on April 13, 2010 on The Grind-House Records, an independent record label started by Steve Rathbone, Chris Wozniak (both from LOTM) and Josh Diebel (former head of Alleysweeper Records). The record will be distributed by Southern Lord Records, who have released the band's previous three albums on CD and vinyl, two EPs and DVD.

Evil Power lays all in its path to waste with an approach as heavy as the Kraken, while showing off the band’s heavy rock and punk influences. A deluxe LP version will be released in late summer 2010, featuring a bonus track not available on CD or digital download. Check out the Scott Jackson cover art, and hear the track "We Are Hades" at the band's MySpace page now: http://www.myspace.com/lairoftheminotaur.

Evil Power CD tracklist:
1. "Attack the Gods"
2. "Let’s Kill These Motherfuckers"
3. "Riders of Skullhammer, We Ride the Night"
4. "Evil Power"
5. "Goatstorm"
6. "Hunt and Devour"
7. "Metal Titans"
8. "Blood From the Witch’s Vein"
9. "We Are Hades"
10. "Death March of the Conquerors"
11. "The Violent Iron Age of Man"

The album was recorded in the dead of winter in Chicago at Semaphore Studios by Sanford Parker, and mastered by Scott Hull. Rathbone states, “If War Metal Battle Master was the war, Evil Power is the party after a bloody victory.” The album features new bassist, Nate Olp (vocalist/bassist of Demiricous) and guest backing vocals by General Diabolical Slaughter (Usurper), bringing mucho mayhem to the fold.

A new video for the title track, Evil Power, will be released with the album. Rathbone warns, “There will be blood! This video is unrelentingly brutal.” Directed by Ryan Oliver, the special effects master behind the "War Metal Battle Master" video and head of Chicago based Deathblow Productions. His credits include The Toolbox Murders and Among the Dead. The video's horror theme graphically details the torment of some unlucky virgins, sacrificed to the mighty Minotaur. An uncut version will be available on the web (also in HD), and a TV edit will be shown on MTV2/Headbangers Ball, Fuse and On Demand.

Coinciding with the release, the band is headlining a U.S. tour through the Midwest and East Coast in April:

4/16/2010 Melody Inn - Indianapolis, IN
4/17/2010 Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
4/19/2010 M Room - Philadelphia, PA
4/20/2010 Sonar - Baltimore, MD
4/21/2010 The Charleston - Brooklyn, NY
4/22/2010 Velvet Lounge - Washington DC
4/23/2010 Broadway Joe's - Buffalo, NY
4/24/2010 The Summit - Columbus, OH

http://www.lairoftheminotaur.com
http://www.myspace.com/lairoftheminotaur
http://www.thegrind-houserecords.com
http://www.southernlord.com

Pre-orders are being taken for the album now: http://tinyurl.com/ygulbwq

DÉTENTE adds Zurich to European tour

DÉTENTE have added RocK City in Zurich, Switzerland and Café De Vinbger in Den Haag, Netherlands to their upcoming European tour. The schedule is as follows:

4/28/2010 Den Haag, Netherlands- Cafe De Vinger
4/29/2010 Tilburg, Netherlands -The Little Devil
4/30/2010 Antwerpen, Belgium - De Rots
5/1/2010 Frankfurt, Germany - Die Halle
5/2/2010 Eindhoven, Netherlands- The Rambler
5/5/2010 Zurich, Switzerland -Rock City
5/6/2010 Hamburg, Germany- Hafenklang
5/7/2010 Ludwigsfelde, Germany - N.V.A Club
5/8/2010 Berlin, Germany- Amnesie
5/21/2010 Oslo, Norway- Betong

Pounding Metal Fest IV New Change In The Bill

The bill for the fourth installment of the Pounding Metal Festival has suffered another change. Heavy Metal band from Valencia RAPTOR have been forced to cancel their show because they haven’t found the members they need to complete their line up, singer and drummer. Speed/thrashers from Madrid, Spain ROAR take their place.

A few days ago, thrashers from the Basque Country LEGEN BELTZA canceled their appearance at the event due to personal reasons.

TOXIK SOCIETY from Asturias, Spain will be opening the festival instead.

This is the new bill for the festival:

* HIRAX (Thrash Metal/EE UU) MySpace.com/hirax
* METAL INQUISITOR (Heavy Metal/Alemania) MySpace.com/metalinquisitorfansite
* STEEL HORSE (Heavy Metal/Madrid) MySpace.com/steelhorsemetal
* IN- SOLITUDE (Heavy Metal/Suecia) MySpace.com/insolitudeheavymetal
* ROAR (Speed Thrash Metal/Madrid) MySpace.com/roaringmetal
* TOXIK SOCIETY (Thrash Metal/Asturias) MySpace.com/toxiksociety


This 4th instalment of the event will be held at El Grito venue in Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain on May 8th 2010.

More info and pre – sales at www.pounding-metal-union.com, www.myspace.com/poundingmetalunion.

VOMITOR's long-awaited Devils Poison

EXCLUSIVE TO HELLS HEADBANGERS FOR NORTH AMERICA + SOUTH AMERICA - coming this spring, VOMITOR's long-awaited Devils Poison...reckoning is at hand!

Grab your war helmet - the highly anticipated second strike from VOMITOR, the true Aussie beasts of Sodom, hits like a ton of bricks! From the wreckage of their cult-classic debut album, Bleeding the Priest, eight long years ago, the VOMITOR camp take no prisoners with their recipe for disaster of raw 'n' gritty thrashing death-riffage, rough 'n' tough solos, echoed war-throat roars and hammering drum demolition. Just complete total fucking madness from beginning to end...DEATH METAL OR DIE, WIMPS!!! Features current & former members of Gospel of the Horns, Bestial Warlust, Spear of Longinus.

Preview tracks can be heard here:
http://vomitor.hellsheadbangers.com/


www.hellsheadbangers.com
"When you need metal, go to hell!"

BLACK BREATH Attack: Brutal New Album Details + Tour

Seattle’s BLACK BREATH have stormed the scene with their uncompromising energy and infectious brutality. The band has played heavily alongside Nachtmystium, The Accüsed, Victims, Trap Them and tons more across the US through 2009, and in November Southern Lord released the first recordings from the young act in the form of the potent Razor to Oblivion EP, creating a deafening buzz immediately.

The next logical step of course; a full-length BLACK BREATH release. They traveled to the opposite coast, shacking up at Kurt Ballou's God City Studios (Converge, Trap Them, Disfear) to create the 10-track jaw-dropper dubbed Heavy Breathing, due out March 30th on Southern Lord. The massive album picks up where Razor... EP left off, infusing the band's rabid punk, metal and hardcore influences to create truly memorable hooks and buildups, yet incorporating more death metal influences this time around. The more brutal, metallic direction of Heavy Breathing is like a fired-up blend of Poison Idea on a whiskey-soaked Dismember bender...

A top label priority for 2010, BLACK BREATH will assault the masses on a major scale this year, touring constantly. The next major offensive has been planned, as the band will hit the road in May alongside Converge, with contributions from Gaza, Coalesce, Lewd Acts, Harvey Milk and more.

BLACK BREATH with Converge on all shows:
05/072010 Grog Shop - Cleveland, OH w/ Lewd Acts
5/08/2010 Magic Stick - Detroit, MI w/ Lewd Acts
5/09/2010 Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL w/ Lewd Acts
5/10/2010 Bottleneck - Lawrence, KS w/ Coalesce, Lewd Acts
5/11/2010 Marquis Theatre - Denver, CO w/ Coalesce, Lewd Acts
5/13/2010 Neumo's - Seattle, WA w/ Coalesce, Lewd Acts
5/14/2010 Satyricon - Portland, OR w/ Coalesce, Gaza, Lewd Acts
5/15/2010 Slim's - San Francisco, CA @ Slim's w/ Coalesce, Lewd Acts
5/16/2010 *TBA - CA
5/17/2010 Chain Reaction - Anaheim, CA w/ Coalesce, Gaza, Lewd Acts
5/18/2010 El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles, CA w/ Coalesce, Gaza, Lewd Acts
5/19/2010 The Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ w/ Coalesce, Gaza, Lewd Acts
5/21/2010 Emo's - Austin, TX w/ Coalesce, Gaza, Lewd Acts
5/22/2010 *TBA - TX
5/23/2010 The Marquee - Tulsa, OK w/ Gaza, Lewd Acts
5/25/2010 The Hi Tone - Memphis, TN w/ Gaza, Lewd Acts
5/26/2010 *TBA - Louisville, KY w/ Gaza, Lewd Acts
5/27/2010 Rockettown - Nashville, TN w/ Harvey Milk, Gaza, Lewd Acts
5/28/2010 The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA w/ Harvey Milk, Gaza, Lewd Acts
5/29/2010 *TBA - North Carolina w/ Harvey Milk, Gaza, Lewd Acts

Check out some of BLACK BREATH live action on Earsplit's new YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/EarsplitPR#p/f/4/kFoCA7hQL5Q.

http://www.myspace.com/blackbreath
http://www.southernlord.com
http://blog.southernlord.com
http://www.myspace.com/southernlordrecordings

Woe Of Tyrants Unveil Album Title/Release Date for 3rd Album

Woe Of Tyrants spent the entirety of 2009 criss-crossing the US on a multitude of tours. After the grueling schedule came to a close, did they head home to rest and take some time off? NOPE! They dove right into songwriting for the follow up to their sophomore album and Metal Blade debut, Kingdom Of Might. This time around, the guys have seriously turned up the shred-knob and churned out some of the most exciting songs we've heard swirling around the Metal Blade offices in quite some time. On this record, you'll find equal parts speed, groove and over the top guitar soloing. Headbanging will be mandatory.

The new album, Threnody, will be released worldwide on April 13th while the band will be on the road with Overkill and Vader. The artwork and first track will be up on the band's myspace, myspace.com/wot, in the coming weeks. Before then, SiriusXM Liquid Metal listeners will be treated to an exclusive premiere of the first single, Creatures Of The Mire on Friday, February 12th.

Vocalist Chris Catanzaro discusses the themes of Threnody:
Well 2009 proved to be a monstrous one for Woe of Tyrants. It was a year of accomplishing goals such as releasing our debut Metal Blade album, touring with bands we've grown up listening to, and meeting thousands of awesome people all over the country. As we embark into 2010, our goals have shifted up a few gears. We have a brand baby spankin' new record that we finished recording at the end of 2009 with Jamie King producing, and to embrace the cliché "this is the most epic brutal stuff we've ever done and we're stoked on it!" The album is entitled Threnody. Now for those of us who do not know what that word means right off hand (I had to look it up as I was reading a passage from Ralph Waldo Emerson long ago), a threnody is a song or hymn inspired by the grief of losing someone you love. The album tells a story of a non-specific individual traveling between planets searching for answers, while paralleling Satan's fall from grace to damnation at the same time. We all experience a change at some point as we travel through life, albeit not of the same magnitude as Lucifer, that will render us either content, or disgusted. When disgust is the feeling, then we begin to miss our former self as if they were an entirely different person. I'd like to be clear that I'm not referring specifically to Christians, or Muslims, or Amish or whatever else the kids are doing these days. Threnody, as we are using it, is a story of grief over losing oneself. This album will surprise those familiar with our band, and hopefully surpass any preconceived notions of those who are listening to us for the first time. If you have expectations for this record to sound like our last two albums, it doesn't. Well, a little like the others, as we still prefer playing leads over doing breakdowns, and we still wish we were Wintersun or Decapitated. But for the most part, this record is new territory for us and we are excited to unleash it.

We have a huge touring schedule kicking off in the spring, preceded by some regional shows in February as a part of the "Metal as Art" tour with Hypno5e, Starring Janet Leigh and Fallen Martyr. At the end of March, we leave on the KILLFEST tour which features Overkill, Vader, God Dethroned, Warbringer and Evile. We couldn't be happier about being involved with such an epic tour, and to join Overkill on their 25th anniversary tour is truly an honor. Much love!"

Threnody track listing:
1. Tetelestai
2. Creatures Of The Mire
3. Venom Eye
4. Tempting The Wretch
5. Threnody
6. Bloodsmear
7. The Venus Orbit
8. Lightning Over Atlantis
9. Singing The Surrender
10. Descendit Ad Inferos (The Harrowing Of Hell)

WOE OF TYRANTS

Metal As Art Tour w/Hypno5e, Starring Janet Leigh, Fallen Martyr

02/18 Indianapolis, IN Melody Inn
02/19 E Lansing, MI TBA
02/20 Grand Rapids, MI The Break Room
02/23 Marion, OH Liq r Bar
End Tour
02/27 Chillicothe, OH The Swanky Goat w/ Karen Page, Amarna Reign, Shall Be The Conqueror, Surviving Midnight
02/28 Covington, KY Mad Hatter
OVERKILL'S KILLFEST 2010 25th Anniversary
Tour w/ Overkill, Vader, God Dethroned, Warbringer, Evile
04/01 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero
04/02 Worcester, MA The Palladium
04/03 Hartford, CT Webster Hall
04/07 Cincinnati, OH Bogarts
04/08 Detroit, MI Blondies
04/09 Chicago, IL The Metro
04/10 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
04/11 Minneapolis, MN Station 4
04/13 Denver, CO Gothic Theatre
04/16 Seattle, WA El Corazon
04/17 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
04/18 San Francisco, CA The Grand Ballroom
04/19 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
04/20 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues
04/21 San Diego, CA House of Blues
04/22 Phoenix, AZ O.K. s
04/23 Tucson, AZ The Rock
04/24 Farmington, NM Gators
04/25 Tulsa, OK Marquee
04/26 Austin, TX Emu s 04/27 Houston, TX Scout Bar
04/28 Dallas, TX Trees
04/29 Louisville, KY Headliners Music Hall
04/30 Springfield, VA Jaxx
05/01 New York City, NY Nokia Theater Times Square

http://www.myspace.com/wot
http://www.twitter.com/woeoftyrants
http://www.facebook.com/WoeOfTyrants
http://www.youtube.com/woeoftyrantsofficial

DAATH Guitarists Complete Solo Record; Commence Songwriting

Extreme metal at its very best, plain and simple, is what the Atlanta based quintet DAATH delivered on their highly acclaimed latest album, The Concealers. Currently the group is more determined, energized, and focused than ever before to continue expanding upon their unique, uncompromising and dynamic sound. For those previously uninitiated, feel free to head over to www.myspace.com/daath to see what they are all about.



The band had this statement: “Unpredictability and chaos are two themes defining the times we live in. Everything about DAATH’s career has been married to these themes. We’ve accepted them as beautiful and have learned to love the ride. Despite the chaos there is one thing that is for certain: we will always be pushing the boundaries of what we do. This fall we will bring you a record you are not expecting to hear from us. This venture will have more to offer than our previous efforts. We are committed to always improving our sound, our songs, and our playing. It will not be said that our next record will be the most brutal sound we’ve created yet, or that it’s going to be the our heaviest to date. That would be cliché. What you can expect to hear are really catchy, intense songs with soaring riffs that will encourage one to hit the repeat button. Arena sized choruses that will remain in your head whether you like it or not. Innovative, ground breaking solos. Bashing – blasting - yet dynamic drumming. An uncompromised low end paired with unique synth work. Collectively, these elements direct the left turns we have always chosen to take. This will not be The Hinderers Part II, The Re-Concealers, or The Conhinderers. This will be a brand new sound.



“Many important facts have happened over the past year. The first being that we put out The Concealers, which we consider to be the first true DAATH record. The second fact being that we toured without Kevin Talley. Kevin needed a sabbatical in 2009 and we gave it to him. We took some fantastic fill-ins and had some legendary times. Each one of those tours was great in their own regard. We played in front of some brand new audiences in brand new places and hung out with some of our closest friends. We learned our songs go beyond who is in the band. We also learned we prefer to play them with Kevin. To clear up any confusion, Kevin Talley is still in DAATH.



“Another highlight from the past few months is Emil Werstler and Eyal Levi signing a deal with Magna Carta records to do a series of instrumental releases. Joined by drummer Sean Reinert of Cynic, artistic limits were pushed into territories only previously dreamed of. There’s an element of boundary-less music on the first Levi / Werstler release (due out Spring 2010). We've never had the chance to really explore this with DAATH. What was learned from doing this record is the need to be making music which pushes our boundaries constantly. The next few years will be marked by many releases from our camp via DAATH and Levi / Werstler; as well as various projects still in the planning stages. There is too much music in each of our psyches to be limited to one album every two years. This may work for some artists, but not for us.



“While this recent undertaking may seem elaborate and obscure; we assure DAATH fans on every level, we have total control of our art. We look forward to bringing you the album of our collective career this fall.”

Pathology announces new members / enters studio

Recently signed to Victory Records, San Diego’s Pathology has entered Doubletime Studios today to record their label debut. The band feels very comfortable there with producer/engineer Jeff Forrest, having worked together on the group’s previous recordings. Doubletime has been going for 20 years and has a great and diverse client list including As I Lay Dying, Atreyu and Bleeding Through. Upon completion of the tracks, the album will be mixed in March by Hate Eternal guitarist Erik Rutan at his Mana Studios (Cannibal Corpse, Vital Remains) for an anticipated early summer release.



“We are excited to be working with such a death metal legend,” expresses drummer Dave Astor. “We are confident that Erik will help bring us to the next level of brutality!”



Furthermore, the band have more news as they have undergone a line-up change with the new album with returning vocalist Matti Way and the addition of second guitarist Diego Sanchez (both ex-Disgorge) joining drummer Dave Astor and guitarist Tim Tiszczenko. The band will be adding a bassist to become a 5-piece when touring commences in May.



“We are very excited to be bringing Matti Way back,” states Astor. “We feel Matti is the voice of Pathology, and it would not be the same without him.”



In the meantime, the band wants to close with this - “We’re prepared to lay down the new Pathology and it’s our most brutal and heaviest to date,” promises drummer Dave Astor. “We are stoked to show our fans what we have been working on.”


http://www.myspace.com/pathologydm

STYGIAN'S FURY RISING HITS THE STREETS

Fury Rising, the new album from Philadelphia's STYGIAN drops on February 9th, 2010 via Mortal Music. Mastered by James Murphy (Testament), Fury Rising is a dynamic and diverse collection of hook-laden tunes that rock hard and remain etched in memory. Visit http://www.MortalMusic.com or http://www.StygianRock.com to get your copy.

Here's what the critics are saying about Fury Rising:

...a combination of Metallica, Pantera, Alice in Chains, and a liberal dose of Zakk Wylde for good measure... these guys are the real deal. - Blogcritics.org

8/10 - Funeral Rain 'Zine.

...Stygian are a few years ahead of everyone else - Blistering.com


Track List:

Suffer Patiently
Fury Rising
Crimson Sand
My Regret
One More Shot
Last Redemption
Unstrung Hero
The Fear
Glass Legacy
Fever Slide




STYGIAN BIO

Frank Leary - Vocals/Guitar
Steve Bacchia - Drums
Mike Stewart - Bass
Patrick Hayden - Lead Guitar

Stygian came out swinging with their 2007 debut album Struggle incorporating a mix of Metallica-inspired metal, grooving hard rock, and catchy melodies that only hinted at the act’s promising future. That promise was made into a reality with the group's new album Fury Rising. Set for release on February 9, 2010 the album sees Stygian raise its game on every conceivable level. Massive production, hooky melodies, and undeniable groove make this a must have album for all fans of metal and heavy rock.

The Philadelphia, PA natives, vocalist/guitarist Frank Leary, drummer Steve Bacchia, and bassist Mike Stewart formed Stygian as diehard Metallica fans. They strived to learn every song from the old-school styles of “Creeping Death” to the impossibly frenetic “Dyer’s Eve.” Once the trio realized they could harness the energy and talent of their favorite band, they began to compose original music, establishing a unique sound derived equally from the worlds of heavy rock and metal. Stygian wrote, rehearsed, and refined their music until finally launching the material live. In July of 2008, Patrick Hayden took over lead guitar duties, making Stygian’s sound even more dynamic while completing the line up.

After opening for many national acts and gaining a strong fan base, Stygian landed an opening slot for the band Soil. It was at this show they befriended bassist Tim King. After watching over the band for some time and seeing them develop into their own with a never say die/do it yourself attitude, Tim offered the band a Recording Deal through Mortal Music. Mortal Music is the label formed by Tim King and label Partner Rob Such (Twelfth Gate, Chicago Powerfest).




Through the power of the Internet (Myspace, Stygianrock.com, and I-Tunes), Stygian was able to reach loyal fans all over the world, most notably the U.K., Australia, Denmark, and Mexico. This enabled them to build a fan base off their first album Struggle, and set the stage for their new masterpiece Fury Rising.


Mastered by legendary James Murphy of Safe house production (Testament, Death, Obituary), Fury Rising takes a musical journey from Alice in Chains style vocal melodies to longer, epic songs with varying vocal styles on songs like “The Fear”. Follow this by a fun take on Guitar Hero in the song "Unstrung Hero,” to the final ending with the acoustic "Fever Slide", a song about the struggle of dealing with cancer. Fury Rising takes the listener through a roller coaster of emotions and music frenzy. From technical metal anthems to the album's close in a swell of professionally performed pianos, cellos, and violins. "This is certainly an expansion of what we've ever done before. It has it all” drummer Steve Bacchia explains with excitement. Bacchia continues: “We're not afraid to have a ballad or an acoustic song on a hard rock and metal album either. We feel that bands today are taking music in one direction or another. They either are very heavy with screaming vocals or very mainstream with no memorable riffs and usually some form of whining emo vocals. What we like to do is have a diverse collection of songs that result in a worthwhile album.”


STYGIAN "FURY RISING"

Out 2-09-10 on Mortal Music compact disc and digital online. Distributed through MVD Distribution.




http://www.stygianrock.com
http://www.myspace.com/stygianrock.com

SOIL Triumphantly Return With Picture Perfect

Few bands today encapsulate the tireless work ethic that it takes to succeed at all costs putting their livelihood on the line to take that one shot at rockstardom, well the Chicago based SOIL have taken this hard road and it’s now starting to pay off tenfold. This quartet is a the definition of pure hard rock fury with a backbone firmly rooted in heavy metal ultimately resulting in a dynamic, propulsive blend of hard driving anthems.

SOIL’s main emphasis focuses on crafting songs with massive hooks and punishing grooves that protrudes an energy that can’t be denied. This is most evident with their highly acclaimed latest album, Picture Perfect. The band’s latest single, “Lesser Man,” is also currently burning up the Active Rock charts lead by solid airplay from such tastemaker stations as WJRR (Orlando), WIIL (Chicago), KXFX (Santa Rosa), WJJO (Madison) and WXQR (Greenville).

However, the live show is where SOIL is at their very best and they are one of the few remaining artists that actually delivers an entertaining show that engages the viewer and leaves you enamored with their musical prowess and undeniable stage comrodery.

Recently returning from a sold-out European tour with genre titans Shinedown, the group immediately began preparing for a coast to coast North American tour as direct support to Smile Empty Soul. This lengthy trek kicks off in Los Angeles on March 25th and wraps up in May.Be sure to either see below or head over now to www.myspace.com/soil to view their complete tour itinerary, stream new tracks and view their latest videos.

Tim King (bass) further states: “It’s a great feeling getting back on tour throughout the U.S. virtually hitting every market. We are also looking forward to touring with Smile Empty Soul, whom I have been a fan of for years. Come out and hang with us. It’s going to be a party for sure.”



The working class rockstar mentality is something that has been missing for quite some time and SOIL are the true definition of modern day rock heroes. These are four men that equally embrace an undying work ethic, undeniable charm and you would be hard pressed to find anyone that isn’t wishing them all of the success in the world. SOIL’s fiery brand of rock madness is something to keep an eye out for.

In 2010, SOIL breaks new ground in the Active Rock world and Picture Perfect is a true statement as to the band’s determination and ultimate perseverance solidifying them as true hard rock titans.



SOIL w/Smile Empty Soul

03/25 – Los Angeles, CA – The Key Club

03/26 – Tempe, AZ – Clubhouse
03/28 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
03/29 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
04/01 – Waterloo, IA – Spicoli’s Rock Garden
04/02 – Madison, WI – The Annex
04/03 – Milwaukee, WI – Rave Bar
04/07 – Traverse City, MI – Streeters
04/08 – Dayton, OH – MCGuffys
04/09 – Columbus, OH – Al Rosa Villa
04/10 – Detroit, MI – Harpo’s
04/11 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
04/12 – Toronto, ONT – The Wreck Room
04/14 – Syracuse, NY – Lost Horizon
04/16 – Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance
04/17 – Allston, MA – Harper’s Ferry
04/18 – Farmindale, NY – Crazy Donkey
04/20 – Charlotte, NC – Amos Southend
04/21 – Jacksonville, NC – Rock Shop
04/22 – Beaufort, SC – House Of Tunes
04/24 – Jacksonville, FL – Brewster’s Pit
04/27 – Shreveport, LA -Riverside Warehouse
04/29 – Sauget, IL -Pop’s
04/30 – Louisville, KY – Phoenix Hill Tavern
05/01 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop

DARKTHRONE TO RELEASE ‘CIRCLE THE WAGONS’ April 6th

DARKTHRONE TO RELEASE ‘CIRCLE THE WAGONS’
New Album From Black Metal Legends Available on Vinyl March 8th, CD April 6th

NORWAY – The unrelenting Norwegian duo, Darkthrone, will welcome a new decade with a new album, to be released on Peaceville Records. Circle The Wagons, a creative feast of metal and punk, will initially be released on vinyl on March 8th, through the Peaceville Records webstore, as an exclusive taster for the legions of metal supporters out there who still care about great music delivered the classic way. The vinyl will also include a link to download a digital version of the album, which will be available when the regular and special edition CD versions of the album are released on April 6th.

The vinyl edition can be pre-ordered now at http://www.peaceville.com/darkthrone The packaging and contents of the special edition CD will be announced shortly, and will be available to pre-order from the Circle The Wagons mini-site, which will launch on February 12th.

Circle the Wagons was self-recorded at Necrohell II Studios.

Artwork for the album comes once again courtesy of Dennis Dread, notable for his talents on previous Darkthrone albums, F.O.A.D and 2008’s Dark Thrones and Black Flags.

From their thrash and death beginnings to their ascension to the pantheon of black metal greats, Darkthrone has always refused to stand still. They continue to embrace and explore their roots and capture the real spirit of sonic greatness on Circle the Wagons.

Darkthrone sails against the tides of trend and disposable metal, uncompromising and defiant as ever, an ideology expanded upon by Darkthrone drummer/lyricist, Fenriz, when explaining the meaning behind the title…

“The new metal decade starts with our album. It is a message to the invaders of our metal domain to circle their wagons! With our own brand of heavy metal/speed metal-punk we are a constant ambush on the modern overground metal traitors. Join us in our fight against instant gratification, and let's see who stands when the smoke clears.”



For more information on Darkthrone, and Circle the Wagons…
http://www.myspace.com/officialdarkthrone
http://www.peaceville.com/darkthrone

SUIDAKRA TO RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES THIS MARCH

While so-called "pagan metal" bands seem to be popping up around every corner lately, trying to conform to current trends instead of coming up with ideas of their own, SUIDAKRA have stayed true to the sound that they have become known for. Reaching new heights in their fourteen year history, the German Celtic metallers return full steam ahead with their 9th studio album,"Crógacht". Combining fast melodic death metal, Irish folk music, and a torrent of harmonies, they prove yet again the ability blend several different influences into their unique sound. To put a spin on things, new elements are introduced, like traditional instruments (bagpipes, banjo, tin whistles), a sixteen member choir and epic orchestral arrangements.

SUIDAKRA have performed numerous live shows, including five stints at the world famous Wacken Open Air festival, as well as completing several tours in Europe and Russia. In March 2009, the band successfully took part in a four week North American tour around the US and Canada. In June SUIDAKRA played 4 highly acclaimed shows in China; after another stop at the 20th Wacken Open Air; SUIDAKRA traveled to the UK for a tour in November with Saxon and Anvil.

After a brief tour of Spain the guys in SUIDAKRA are making their triumphant return to North America on tour this March with Orphaned Land. There will be three dates in the United States one in New York, one in Chicago and one in Austin, TX (during the South By South West Music Festival). The tour will also touch down in Canada in both Montreal and Toronto. Tickets are on sale now.

Guitarist and singer Arkadius spoke about the upcoming North American dates.

“We are excited that we are returning to North America for a third time. The last two times we were here were awesome! We are looking forward to kicking some asses again.”

Recorded at Gernhart Studios with producer Martin Buchwalter, "Crógacht" delivers the most powerful candy for the ears. But the eyes and mind will also be pleased, as famous Belgian graphic artist Kris Verwimp is responsible not only for the magnificent artwork in the digipack and 16-page booklet, but also for the lyrics of this fascinating concept album. "Crógacht", meaning bravery, is based in its entirety on one of the most dramatic tales in Irish mythology. It tells the story of the hero Cuchulainn’s epic journey to the Isle of Skye, where he seeks to learn the arts of war from the Scythian warrior woman Scáthach. The decisions he then has to make set the events in motion that will lead up to his son Conlaoch’s tragic fate...



CATCH SUIDAKRA ON TOUR WITH ORPHANED LAND



3/8 New York, NY @ BB King’s

3/10 Montreal, QC @ Les Foufones Electriques

3/13 Toronto, ON @ Wreck Room

3/14 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

3/17 Austin, TX @ Red 7



http://www.suidakra.com
http://www.myspace.com/suidakra

VALDUR Unleash New 7"; Prepare To Record New Full-length

California black/death metal trio VALDUR recently unleashed a new 7" via SatansMight/CultoftheHorns. The 7" includes two new VALDUR tracks, "Berserrker" and "Demon Wisdom" (exclusive to this release only). For ordering info and to view the cover art, visit: http://tinyurl.com/yg3c7jf

In related news, VALDUR -- guitarist/vocalist Thor, bassist William and drummer Sxuperion -- will appear on a three-way CD split to be release via Necrovomit Productions later this year. "We got asked to do it and we had a really old song that we submitted, recorded in 2003," elaborates Sxuperion. "The split will be with Killgasm and Shitestrom. We will have two songs total."

VALDUR, who recently had four tracks from their 2008 split with recent Metal Blade signees Lightning Swords Of Death featured in the PSP game Undead Knights, is currently holed up in the Bloody Mountain Bunker writing their as-yet-untitled new full-length, scheduled for release this June. Recording at Trench Studios will commence at the beginning of March. Stay tuned for details.

http://www.myspace.com/valdurkult

Katagory V - New Clips Posted

Katagory V has announced the working title for their next album, and has posted several short clips of demo songs and a personal video message online.

Commented bassist/songwriter and founding member Dustin Mitchell, "Things are picking up rather quickly in the Katagory V camp. We are currently looking at the beginning of April to officially start tracking album #5, which is running under the working title of `Resurrect the Insurgence'. Yes, we are sticking with the rebellious theme again, as well as a play on words concerning the fantastic new line up we have now.

"As promised, we have finally posted on our official website and MySpace page, a few short clips of songs that were recorded during our pre-production sessions a few months back, as well as a personal video message from myself introducing these clips. These are just the demos of course, but this is the first glimpse of new material in almost three years! I know it's not much, but this is just proof that progress is being made, and that we are getting much closer to having a new album in the bag. We are putting these songs up as a huge THANK YOU to those that have supported us over the last 10 years, so we hope you enjoy them."

You can view the personal message and demo clips at this location: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGWAhND6BSA

You can stream and download the audio clips separately in the downloads section of the bands website or on their MySpace page.

KATAGORY V's most recent album, "Hymns Of Dissension", was released in September 2007 in Europe through Burning Star Records and in October 2007 in the U.S. on Nightmare Records.

Mike Portnoy congratulates David Ellefson

"Congrats to my bro David Ellefson for regaining his rightful place as bass player in Megadeth!"

THERION: NEW ALBUM TITLE ANNOUNCED

Christofer Johnsson, mastermind for Swedish progressive metal experimentalists THERION, has posted the following update on the band’s official webpage:

“I'm happy to announce that THERION are now entering the later phases of the recording of the new album, which will be mixed at the legendary Polar Studios in Stockholm. The album title will be Sitra Ahra. 13 songs are being recorded, but it is at this moment not certain which, or if all, of those will end up on the actual record.”



About the upcoming Sitra Ahra material, "Expect something spectacular, even by THERION's standards!"



Vocalist Thomas Vikström (ex-CANDLEMASS) became a permanent member of the band in May 2009. Stated Johnsson: "Thomas is, besides being a very warm and nice person, an incredibly talented singer and songwriter. And while also being a classically trained tenor, he simply fits perfectly in the band."



THERION’s current line up includes drummer Johan Koleberg (ANIMAL, ZAN CLAN, LION'S SHARE) and bassist Nalle "Grizzly" Påhlsson (TREAT, ZAN CLAN, VINDICTIV).



Visit THERION online at http://www.MEGATHERION.com (Firefox browser) and http://www.myspace.com/THERION

DRAGONFORCE 1st Two Albums Re-issued on February 23rd

DRAGONFORCE 1st Two Albums – Valley of the Damned & Sonic Firestorm will be re-issued on February 23rd via Spinefarm Records. Both titles will now be available with updated packaging and bonus audio/DVD content, some of it exclusive to these releases.

Formed in 1999, Dragonforce issued their Valley of the Damned debut in 2003 – an impressive nine-track showcase for their accomplished power metal forays. Containing a host of songs that still rank amongst the most popular of their output, the likes of ‘Black Fire’, ‘Evening Star’ and the title track itself, ‘VOTD’ has now been Remixed and Remastered to allow every aspect of the recordings to make maximum impact…

“Fans who have heard the original mixes many times might find that the songs sound a bit different now,” observes guitarist Herman Li, “but that’s how we always wanted the original songs to sound. We just didn’t have the time back then to make everything sound the way we wanted.”

The studio track, ‘Where Dragons Rule’, has now been added to the audio side, and there is a bonus DVD featuring never-before-seen live footage (‘Valley of the Damned’, filmed in Japan), behind-the-scenes material (also from Japan), video commentaries, plus in-studio interviews and clips (shot in Denmark & the UK), all of it lovingly assembled by Li himself.

2004 saw the release of the follow-up album, Sonic Firestorm, which gave the band the chance to hone their skills and push their fast-lane tales of fantasy to a whole new level. They were happy with ‘Sonic…’ at the time and remain so to this day, which is why the mixing and the mastering have been left just as they are; however, the packaging has been upgraded, an extra track added (‘Cry of the Brave’ – a song the group felt uncomfortable taking off first time around), and – as with ‘Valley…’ – a bonus DVD added, this one featuring live footage from Japan (‘Fury of the Storm’), video commentaries plus freshly recorded interviews with the band members themselves.

As a way of celebrating the recordings that effectively launched DF’s international career, both re-issued albums will be included in a limited edition package along with exclusive band merchandise and various exclusive collectible items.



Pre-order Valley of the Damned http://bit.ly/DrgFrcVlly and Sonic Firestorm http://bit.ly/DrgFrcSF from Relapse today.

DAVID ELLEFSON Returns to MEGADETH

DAVE MUSTAINE ANNOUNCES RETURN OF FOUNDING BASSIST DAVID ELLEFSON TO MEGADETH LINE-UP

Megadeth founder and frontman Dave Mustaine has announced the return of original bassist David Ellefson (1983-2002) to the iconic multi-platinum group. This reunion is appropriately timed to Megadeth’s upcoming historic month-long Rust In Peace 20th anniversary tour which launches March 1 in Spokane, WA. At these incredibly special shows, Megadeth will play their landmark, genre-defining 1990 album Rust In Peace in its entirety, in addition to other Megadeth favorites.

"This shows the power of brotherly love and forgiveness,” Mustaine says. “David Ellefson belongs in Megadeth. Next we are going to show you the power of getting your asses kicked...HARD!"

David Ellefson concurs: "This is a huge moment for all of us, band and fans alike. It is a great celebration of the music from one of the biggest landmark albums of our career."

Ellefson will join Mustaine and Megadeth band members Shawn Drover (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar) on tour in support of the group’s current CD Endgame, which has received some of the highest critical accolades of the band’s career.

"We'd like to thank James LoMenzo for several years of loyal service on the bass, and wish him the very best," Mustaine adds.

For more information on Megadeth, go to: www.megadeth.com.

WUTHERING HEIGHTS Ink Deal With Scarlet Records

WUTHERING HEIGHTS Ink Deal With Scarlet Records; New Album Track Available For Free Download

Danish symphonic metallers WUTHERING HEIGHTS have issued the following update:

"We're proud to announce that we have signed with Scarlet Records for the European release of Salt, with Marquee/Avalon for the Asian release and with Sensory Records for the North American release. The album will be released March 26 in Japan/Asia, April 12 in Europe, and end of April in North America (for North American customers the CD will be made exclusively available through the Lasers Edge online store from early April as well). We have decided to give you all a little teaser of the album by giving away a free MP3 of the song 'The Desperate Poet'."

Check out the track here: "http://www.wuthering-heights.dk/sounds/the_desperate_poet.mp3

Salt will feature the following tracks:

'Away!'
'The Desperate Poet'
'The Mad Sailor'
'The Last Tribe (Mother Earth)'
'Tears'
'Weather The Storm'
'The Field'
'Water Of Life'
'Lost At Sea'

There will be one bonus track for Japan.

Line-up:
Erik Ravn: guitars, keyboards, mandolin, narration, backing vocals
Nils Patrik Johansson: all lead vocals, backing vocals
Morten Gade Sørensen: drums, percussion, backing vocals
Andreas Lindahl: keyboards, backing vocals
Martin Arendal: guitars
Teddy "Dr.Müller" Möller: bass

Recorded at:
Jailhouse Studios, Horsens, Denmark - Engineered by Tommy Hansen
Blueflame Productions, Uppsala, Sweden - Engineered by Teddy Möller
Studio 907, Skovlunde, Denmark - Engineered by Martin Arendal
The Cave, Copenhagen, Denmark - Engineered by Erik Ravn

Mixed and Mastered by:
Tommy Hansen at Jailhouse Studios, Horsens, Denmark

Produced by:
Tommy Hansen and Erik Ravn

IRON MAIDEN: "Donington 2007" DVD Ready For Release

According to Iron Maiden's producer Kevin Shirley official site, the dvd for the band concert in the "Download Festival" Donington Park in 2007, is already mixed in 2.0 and 5.1 Surround sound and to be released by EMI and Portrait Records (a division of Epic Records).

This information comes as a confirmation of the many rumours among the fans of the band, that the dvd was already done and just waiting for the band to release it or in other words, Mr Steve Harris decides the right time to put it out.

WHITE WIZZARD "OVER THE TOP" OUT NOW IN EUROPE

OVER THE TOP, the debut full-length album from Los Angeles' traditional heavy metal act WHITE WIZZARD is out now in Europe.

Produced by RALPH PATLAN (MEGADETH, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER), OVER THE TOP features nine tracks of hook-laden riffs, catchy melodies and real singing, proving that true metal is once again on the rise and WHITE WIZZARD are leading the charge.

OVER THE TOP is available now on CD and limited edition vinyl in black, plus ultra-limited edition purple vinyl. The album is also available on limited edition CD with a bonus disc featuring two covers of timeless metal classics.

The full track listing for OVER THE TOP is as follows:

01. Over The Top
02. 40 Deuces
03. High Roller
04. Live Free Or Die
05. Iron Goddess Of Vengeance
06. Out Of Control
07. Strike Of The Viper
08. Death Race
09. White Wizzard

Limited edition CD bonus disc:
01. Gates Of Gehenna (CLOVEN HOOF cover)
02. Heading Out To The Highway (JUDAS PRIEST cover)

Get your copy of OVER THE TOP in Europe now at http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_737

OVER THE TOP is due to be released in North America on March 9th, but you can get your copy early through the Earache webstore at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_706

OVER THE TOP is also available now on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/over-the-top/id350844759

WHITE WIZZARD will be performing at this year's Hammerfest in Prestatyn Sands, Wales on March 13th. The band has also been confirmed for the Keep It True Festival in Germany this April.

Watch WHITE WIZZARD's brand new music video for the title track "Over The Top" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfnIBnz2_zw

For more WHITE WIZZARD news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard

Rusted Dawn set release date and reveal new songs

THE BLACK TIDES OF WAR AVAILABLE MARCH 30th

RUSTED DAWN have announced that their debut, full-length ‘The Black Tides of War’ will be released in North America on Tuesday, March 30th by Diminished Fifth Records (distributed in Canada by Sonic Unyon and in the USA by Relapse Records).

With only two months from the release date the band have revealed another track, ‘By The Hammer of Thor’ on their Myspace in addition to ‘Master Species’ which they revealed for free download back in December.

The final touches are being added to ‘The Black Tides Of War - Canadian Tour’ which will launch on March 25th 2010 and run through until May 16th 2010 but before the tour gets underway fans in the Maritime’s can see RUSTED DAWN at the following:
Saturday, February 20th - Gus' Pub (Halifax, NS)
Saturday, March 6th – ECMA Loud Showcase – Maxwell’s (Sydney, NS)
Saturday, March 13th - Sunstar Lounge W/ Cauldron (Saint John, NB)
Sunday, March 14th - Nicky Zee's W/Cauldron (Fredericton, NB)

THE EYES OF A TRAITOR NEW LINE-UP + NEW ALBUM

Brittish metal stalwarts THE EYES OF A TRAITOR have just announced the departure of bandmember Paul Waudby, who decided to choose for a career in life. Paul and the band remain on the best of terms and as the world keeps turning, a suitable replacement has been found in Jack Moulsdale, who will be featured on the bands upcoming, as of yet untitled, new album.
THE EYES OF A TRAITOR have been locking in the studio for the past week, laying down the drums for this new record, to be released later this year on Listenable Records. Guitarist Steve comments:
'We've currently done all drums for the album in 4 days.. We enter the studio again Monday to complete the rest of the album. It's going really well and sounding great. We cannot wait to let the world hear what we came up with!!"


Be sure to catch the band on the road with The Charriot through europe!!
More news and tourdates on www.myspace.com/theeyesofatraitor

ICARUS WITCH & Paul Di'Anno Tour Updates

Pittsburgh's masters of traditional metal ICARUS WITCH are on the road right now alongside original Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di'Anno! Not only are ICARUS WITCH direct support for the full tour, the band are also acting as the backing band for Di'Anno's full set, taking on double-duty every night of the tour.

Check out footage of the full lineup doing Maiden's classic "Running Free" at the Chance in Poughkeepsie, New York last week at Earsplit's new YouTube site: http://tinyurl.com/ylcqc4t

There has been a venue change for the San Antonio, Texas show, and an Aurora, Colorado date has been added to the routing since previous tour announcements.

ICARUS WITCH w/ Paul Di'anno:
2/08/2010 Limelight - Nashville, TN
2/09/2010 Vino's Brewpub - Little Rock, AR
2/10/2010 Red Eyed Fly - Austin, TX
2/11/2010 Smokin Aces - Mission, TX
2/12/2010 Zeros Hard Rock Club - Corpus Christi, TX
2/13/2010 Cadillac Bar- San Antonio, TX [*NEW VENUE]
2/14/2010 The Loft at The Palladium - Dallas, TX
2/17/2010 Brixton - Redondo Beach, CA
2/18/2010 New Oasis - Sparks, NV
2/19/2010 Ramona Mainstage - Ramona, CA
2/20/2010 Galaxy Theater - Santa Ana, CA
2/21/2010 Voodoo Lounge - San Jose, CA
2/23/2010 Sports Station - Aurora, CO [*NEW SHOW]
2/25/2010 Reggies Rock Club - Chicago, IL
2/26/2010 Radmaker's Rock n Roll Tavern - Tolono, IL
2/27/2010 Emerald Theater - Mt. Clemens, MI
2/28/2010 Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
2/26/2010 Warriors of Metal III Open Air Fest - Chillicothe, Ohio

ICARUS WITCH's third full-length album Draw Down The Moon is to be released February 9th via Cleopatra Records/Koch Distribution. The nine-track album sees the band in a more mature, yet increasingly aggressive song writing mode, stripped of the extraneous bells and whistles of synths and samples and just straight-up rocking out! The band was recently described as having a "Heavy influence of Iron Maiden combined with good old fashioned hard/rock metal production and great musicianship" by Don Jamieson, host of VH1 Classic's That Metal Show.

http://www.icaruswitch.com
http://www.myspace.com/icaruswitch
http://www.cleorecs.com

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine - Memoir Pre-Order Available

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine - Wake Up Dead: A Heavy Metal Memoir Pre-Order Available!

MEGADETH founder Dave Mustaine is set to release his autobiography, Wake Up Dead: A Heavy Metal Memoir, on April 13th via publisher It Books/Harper Collins. The 368-page hardcover book weighs 1.1 pounds and is 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches. An Amazon.com pre-order sale is available now.

Wake Up Dead: A Heavy Metal Memoir was co-written by Larry Layden, a freelance magazine writer and the author of several books, including The Last Great Fight, about the legendary 1990 boxing match between James ‘Buster’ Douglas and Mike Tyson.

In Wake Up Dead: A Heavy Metal Memoir, Mustaine talks about how former bassist Dave Ellefson put the brakes on the band’s forward momentum right when Megadeth were at their prime.

“You know, we canceled seven Monsters of Rock shows in soccer stadiums. Why? Because Dave Ellefson ran out of heroin,” Mustaine says. “When I ran out, I would tough it out. I’d be sick for a couple days, I’d drink some Jack Daniels and I’d be over it. He came up with some excuse that he sprained his wrist in the shower and the tour ended. So did our run for a long time. We took the gnarliest hit to our credibility.”

Another section of the book reveals how Mustaine practiced black magic as a teenager, and how the experience - which inspired the 1986 song ‘The Conjuring’ - affected his life for years after.

“I put two hexes on people, and they both worked and the result was just what I was asking for,” he explains. “Now, it took forever to get that Satanic depression off of me because it’s just like playing with a Ouija board. You open the doorway to the dark side, and spirits come through. It took almost 20 years to get rid of that Satanic depression. I did it when I was 15, and I don’t think I got free of it until I was in my mid 30s. You ask yourself, ‘How is it possible that this is happening to me?’ Well, because you flirted with the devil and you put a hex on somebody and you put another hex on somebody, and, well, you owe him. And that’s why I have a problem playing ‘The Conjuring’ today.

The former Twisted Tower Dire singer dies

Anthony S. Taylor of Naples was driving a 1996 Harley Davidson east on Nighthawk Drive approaching the end of the road, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report. Due to his speed, reports said Taylor applied the brakes and lost control of the bike, causing it to overturn on its left side and slide about 45 feet.

The Harley then struck a curb with its front wheel, flew into the air and hit a palm tree ejecting Taylor, reports said. The bike overturned a few more times before coming to rest on the shoulder.

Taylor, who was wearing a helmet, was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, where he was pronounced dead. Tests to determine if the crash was alcohol-related are pending, according to a report.

Just after midnight on Saturday, Wayne P. Hull, 25, of LaBelle, was killed when he lost control of his pickup on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway in Estero. Reports say Hull had just fled from another crash, and was driving in an erratic, and possibly impaired manner.

Just before 10 a.m. on Saturday, 76-year-old Dorothy McMillan Weeks of Naples was killed as she crossed Manatee Road on foot in East Naples. The Highway Patrol reported that 25-year-old Mateo Trejo Lora Jr., also of Naples, backed a 2003 Dodge pickup into Weeks as he attempted to turn around near Beverly Drive.

The crash was not alcohol-related, the Highway Patrol reported, and Lora was not charged with a crime.

Richard Hoak (Brutal Truth) Drum Video

A light-hearted instructional video on the art of grind drumming has been released byRichard Hoak (Brutal Truth, Total Fucking Destruction) and can be viewed at this location: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKvs369yO5Q

This video was directed by noted surf ‘n skate filmmaker Tyson Montrucchio, who has recently made music videos for Brutal Truth, Cattle Decapitation, God Forbid, Lamb of God, 16, and more.

Hoak's avant-grindcore band, Total Fucking Destruction, are currently hard at work on the follow-up to 2008's Peace, Love, and Total Fucking Destruction and are preparing to decimate Baltimore as part of this year's Maryland Death Fest in May. Stay tuned for more updates!


*Please contact Kim Kelly at Catharsis PR with all inquiries and requests. KEEP ON GRINDING 24/7*


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http://www.myspace.com/totalfuckingdestruction

http://www.myspace.com/peaceisthevictory

http://www.garmentdistrict.com/tfd

http://cdbaby.com/cd/tfdestruction

http://www.bonesbrigaderecords.com

http://www.ritualrecords.com/pc/index.html

SOTHIS Release “Of Night and Silence” Video

“Of Night and Silence,” the new music video from Los Angeles-based black metallers SOTHIS, can be viewed below. The video was shot in Los Angeles with Csaba Fikker as Director of Photography and was directed and edited by the band’s vocalist Drogoth, who also handled all of the visual effects.

Check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/ybkd3pw

“Of Night and Silence” is the opening track of SOTHIS’ Candlelight-released debut album De Oppresso Liber which was tracked in Los Angeles and mixed by King Diamond guitarist Andy LaRocque at Sonic Train Studios in Varberg, Sweden.

Commented vocalist Drogoth of the new video: “After making the 'De Oppresso Liber' video, the band wanted to make a video for another song from the same album, but do something a bit more affordable without compromising quality. I came up with the concept for the 'Of Night and Silence' video because I felt that this song had great energy and perfect pacing for this type of concept. “

SOTHIS are currently writing their as-yet-untitled sophomore release and are scheduled to hit the studio this Spring. A late 2010 release date is expected.

http://www.sothis.us
http://www.myspace.com/sothis
http://www.candlelightrecordsusa.com

FINNTROLL - Video Interview Explaining Concept of Nifelvind

FINNTROLL are back! On March 9th, the band will release its highly anticipated new slab of folk-rooted metal hymns entitled Nifelvind. A savage new video for the track, “Solsagan,” was recently completed and you can view the making of that video now at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YShHNUXkFVY The eye-popping new clip was produced by Vasara Films (Dark Tranquillity, Turisas).



FINNTROLL have also posted a brand new video interview in which vocalist Vreth and guitarist Skrymer talk about the meaning behind their stunning new opus Nifelvind and how it all came together. Head over to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=silHQtC5aqg to watch it now!



The album cover artwork was done again by the band's own guitarist Skrymer and visually captures the true FINNTROLL spirit perfectly. The band will be touring throughout North America in April with Moonsorrow, Swallow The Sun and Survivors Zero. Stay tuned to fttp://www.myspace.com/officialfinntroll for additional news.



The last leaves have fallen in the old world of Europe. Trees are stripped to wooden skeletons and winter is at its coldest. FINNTROLL’s new album, a storm of old-world-laden, folk-rooted black metal will be the sound that freezes souls.

VTT confirms W.A.S.P. gig in March, preps summer U.S. tour

New Jersey metallers VTT confirms W.A.S.P. gig in March, preps summer U.S. tour

New Jersey’s VTT is proud to announce a confirmed March 12 show in the band’s home state of New Jersey alongside legendary American metal band W.A.S.P. on their headlining trek. In addition to the high-profile gig at Sayreville’s Starland Ballroom, two New York shows are also lined up, Feb. 10 and March 27, respectively. Plans are also underway for a tour of greater America later this year, most likely this summer; details will be available on that trek shortly.

In the meantime VTT will continue playing in and around the Northeastern US, continuing to support its third album, ‘Symptoms Of Sin,’ an eight-track effort of driven alt-metal produced by friend and Biohazard/Suicide City vocalist-guitarist Billy Graziadei at Underground Sound Studios (Sick Of It All, Life Of Agony, Pantera). Several tracks from ‘Symptoms of Sin’ are now online at the band's MySpace page. The band’s latest music video, for ‘Symptoms’ lead track "The Victim" is also online – and currently featured at Ultimate-Guitar.com.

VTT previously released ‘Alone In Pain,’ in 2007, and 2005’s ‘Mandala’ under the VooDoo Terror Tribe moniker, but ‘Symptoms Of Sin’ marks the debut of the shorter, acronym name. “The acronym better represents our new approach, and is iconic in its own way,” guitarist Emir Erkal recently stated in an interview. “While in a way we’re a tribe, the term ‘terror’ doesn’t usually apply.” ‘Symptoms Of Sin’ also sees the recording debut of new VTT vocalist Gil PZ, a Texas native who recently relocated to the band’s New Jersey headquarters

VTT live

2/10 New York, NY – Pyramid Club (4th Annual Broken Hearts Ball)

3/12 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom (with W.A.S.P.)

3/27 Woodmere, NY – The Backstage

DARK FORTRESS Post New Videos Online

After a successful European tour with Satyricon this past December, DARK FORTRESS will now continue spreading utter darkness all across Europe on their own headlining tour all this month. In addition to that, the band has launched the second part of a detailed video interview online in which the band comments on the creation of Ylem, their musical influences and the upcoming tour. Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcWvVlJ_8vw



DARK FORTRESS also just launched a new video clip for the song “Hirudineans,” so click on the following link to check it out now http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x401frOxlAM



Ylem will be released on February 9th, 2010 in the U.S. Songs from this opus can be heard over at http://www.myspace.com/darkfortress



A very candid and introspective interview with DARK FORTRESS axeman V. Santura going into great detail about their latest, career-defining black metal epic, Ylem, via the Examiner can be viewed now at the link below. http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-34254-Cape-Cod-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2010m2d4-Dark-Fortress-Ylem-is-a-vile-mortarblasting-statement-of-black-metal-intent#

WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM: Cascadian & Australian Tour

WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM are preparing to embark on their Cascadian Tour 2010, the previously announced four-date all-ages live run within their Pacific Northwest homelands. Since the tour's initial announcement, the show in Portland, Oregon has been moved to a new venue, now taking place at Rotture.

Immediately following this set of shows, the band embark on their first ever Australian tour for a week and a half of shows hitting many major areas across the continent alongside France's avant-doom destroyers Monarch.

WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM Cascadian Tour:
2/10/2010 Rotture - Portland, OR w/ Atriarch, Megaton Leviathan, Chasma [*NEW VENUE]
2/11/2010 The Black Lodge - Seattle, WA w/ Atriarch, Megaton Leviathan
2/12/2010 Jinx Art Space - Bellingham, WA w/ Megaton Leviathan, Leatherhorn
2/13/2010 Hall of the Woods - Olympia, WA w/ Mount Eerie, Ô Paon

WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM Australian Tour w/ Monarch:
2/18/2010 Fowlers Live - Adelaide, South Australia
2/19/2010 Brisbane Hotel - Hobart, Tasmania
2/20/2010 Gaelic Theatre - Sydney, New South Wales
2/21/2010 Arthouse Hotel - Melbourne, Victoria
2/23/2010 ANU Bar - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
2/24/2010 Great Northern Hotel - Byron Bay, New South Wales
2/25/2010 Hi Fi Bar - Brisbane, Queensland
2/26/2010 Bald Face Stag - Sydney, New South Wales
2/27/2010 Hi Fi Bar - Melbourne, Victoria
2/28/2010 National Hotel - Geelong, Victoria

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LION'S SHARE confirmed for the ROCKWEEKEND Festival

Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE is confirmed for the ROCKWEEKEND festival this summer together with bands like SAXON, DEEP PURPLE, SEPULTURA etc.

The band was voted winner of "best Heavy Metal album of 2009", by the readers of Silence So Loud in USA and was also nominated "best Heavy/Power Metal album of the year", at the SWEDISH METAL AWARDS for their critically acclaimed "Dark Hours" album.

The follow-up to 2007's "Emotional Coma" was mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren (OPETH, SYMPHONY X, PARADISE LOST, AMON AMARTH) and features guest appearances by SYMPHONY X guitarist Mike Romeo (guest solo on "Behind The Curtain"), and drummers Conny Pettersson (from Earache Records death metal act ANATA) and Richard Evensand (CHIMAIRA, SOILWORK).

"Dark Hours" track listing:

01. Judas Must Die
02. Phantom Rider
03. Demon In Your Mind
04. Heavy Cross To Bear
05. The Bottomless Pit
06. Full Metal Jacket
07. The Presidio 27
08. Barker Ranch
09. Napalm Nights
10. Space Scam
11. Behind The Curtain
12. King Of All The Kings (bonus track)

A free download of the first single “Judas Must Die” is available at the following location http://www.blisteringrecords.se/downloads and the video for the same song at http://www.youtube.com/darkhours2009

“Dark Hours” is out now on BLISTERING RECORDS in Europe and North America, KING RECORDS in Japan and on SOYUZ MUSIC in Russia.

Check out some stunning reviews at http://goto.glocalnet.net/ls_army/dh_reviews.html


BAND LINKS:
http://www.lionsshare.org
http://www.facebook.com/LIONSSHARE1
http://www.myspace.com/lionsshare

New FUELBLOODED videoclip

MY KINGDOM MUSIC is proud to present the first official videoclip to the track "The End Starts Here" of the Dutch Melodic Death masters FUELBLOODED! The videoclip presents the real live essence of the band in this great and eclectic performance.

You can see the clips for free at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glMZ7VsChps

Also, you can check the video in bands' profile at http://www.myspace.com/fuelblooded and on label webpages http://www.mykingdommusic.net and http://www.myspace.com/mykingdommusic

BOBBY JARZOMBEK Behind-the-Scenes Video Road Diary posted

February 5, 2010 - Drummer Bobby Jarzombek (HALFORD, RIOT, FATES WARNING, SEBASTIAN BACH) has posted Part 1 of a behind-the-scenes video road diary on his official YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/bobbyjarzombektv

Jarzombek just finished up a three-week Canadian tour with SEBASTIAN BACH in support of GUNS 'N ROSES. The remaining Bach concert dates are as follows:

Feb. 05 - Worcester MA - The Palladium
Feb. 06 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
Feb. 09 - Wantagh, NY - Mulcahy's

In related news, the 'Bobby Jarzombek Metal Grooves MIDI Pack', co-produced with Rail Jon Rogut at Sound City Studios in Los Angeles, CA is tentatively set for a spring release via Platinum Samples. It marks Jarzombek's second foray into MIDI world following his participation in the drum samples package 'Joe Barresi's Evil Drums' which came out in 2007. A promotional video of Jarzombek playing 'Platinum Samples Joe Barresi Evil Drums for BFD' on a Yamaha DTXtreme III Special electronic drumkit can be viewed at this location http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM9l0cMn5jo

For more info visit http://www.platinumsamples.com

http://www.bobbyjarzombek.com
http://www.myspace.com/bobbyjarzombek

TESTAMENT’S ERIC PETERSON SHOWS OFF HIS “OLD SKULL V”

TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson recently had the opportunity to play and showcase his “Old Skull V” Signature Dean Guitar to Guitar World Magazine. Eric took part in an exclusive video shoot for the Guitar World Magazine website. Check out the video at the link below:

http://www.guitarworld.com/article/testament039s_eric_peterson_shows_off_his_quotthe_old_skull_vquot_signature_dean_guitar


Eric’s “Old Skull V” guitar is available in music stores nationwide and online.

Don’t miss your chance to see Eric Peterson play his “Old Skull V” live when they are on tour this spring with Megadeth and Exodus on the “Rust in Peace” 20th Anniversary Tour. TESTAMENT will be playing their classic album “The Legacy” in it’s entirety as part of the celebration. VIP packages are available for all dates of this tour, details and tour dates can be found below:



VIP PACKAGE FOR MEGADETH/TESTAMENT TOUR INCLUDES:

- General Admission ticket with early entry to venue (where available)
- Meet & Greet with select members TESTAMENT
- Individual photo with select members of TESTAMENT
- Q&A session with select members of TESTAMENT
- Autograph opportunity with select members of TESTAMENT
- Commemorative Meet & Greet laminate
- Collectible TESTAMENT Guitar Pick





CATCH TESTAMENT ON TOUR WITH MEGADETH AND EXODUS

3/1 Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

3/2 Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

3/3 Medford, OR @ Medford Armory

3/6 Calgary, AB @ Big Four

3/7 Edmonton, AB @ Shaw Conference Center

3/8 Saskatoon, SK @ Praireland

3/11 Indianapolis, IN @ Murat Theater

3/12 Greensburg, PA @ The Palace Theater

3/13 Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom

3/15 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club

3/16 Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live

3/18 Scranton, PA @ Scranton Cultural Center

3/19 Norfolk, VA @ The Norva

3/21 Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle

3/22 Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

3/23 Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall

3/25 Houston, TX @ Verizon Wireless Theater

3/26 Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Amphitheatre

3/27 Lubbock, TX @ The Pavilion

3/28 El Paso, TX @ Club 101

3/30 Tuscon, AZ @ Rialto Theater

3/31 Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium



VIP PACKAGE FOR THE AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR INCLUDES:

- One general admission ticket with early entry (where available)
- Exclusive Meet & Greet with the members of TESTAMENT
- Personal photograph with the band
- Autograph session (includes 8X10 photo)
- Exclusive TESTAMENT Affliction Shirt
- Collectible Tour Poster (limited, numbered)
- Exclusive TESTAMENT Music Skin
- Official VIP Meet and Greet Laminate
- Official set of TESTAMENT Guitar Picks





CATCH TESTAMENT ON THE 2010 AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR



7/23 Quebec City, QC @ Pavillon de la Jenuesse

7/24 Montreal, QC @ Heavy MTL @ Parc Jean Drapeau

7/26 Halifax, NS @ Metro Centre

7/27 Moncton, NB @ Moncton Coliseum

7/29 Toronto, ONT @ Molson Amphitheatre

7/30 London, ONT @ John Labatte Center

8/11 Albany, NY @ Glen Falls Civic Center

8/12 East Rutherford, NJ @ Izod Center

8/14 Boston, MA @ Tsongas Arena

8/15 Camden, NJ @ Susquehana Bank Center

8/16 Wallingford, CT @ Chevrolet Theater.

8/18 Cleveland, OH @ Tower City Amphitheatre

8/19 Detroit, MI @ Joe Louis Arena

8/20 Chicago, IL @ UIC Pavilion

8/21 Minneapolis, MN @ Roy Wilkins Auditorium

8/23 Kansas City, @ Cap Fed Park @ Sandstone Arena

8/24 Denver, CO @ Magness

8/25 Albuquerque, NM @ Tingley Coliseum

8/27 Phoenix, AZ @ Dodge Theatre

8/29 San Diego, CA @ Cricket Wireless

8/30 Long Beach, CA @ Long Beach Arena

8/31 San Francisco, CA @ Cow Palace

9/3 Seattle, WA @ Wamu Theatre

9/4 Portland, OR @ Washington County Fairgrounds



For more information on Eric’s guitar be sure to check out:

http://www.deanguitars.com



For more info on TESTAMENT be sure to visit:



http://www.myspace.com/testamentlegions

http://www.testamentlegions.com

AVANTASIA - New Material On April 3rd!

On April 3rd, AVANTASIA will return with a new epic in two chapters, The Wicked Symphony and Angel Of Babylon. The tracklistings for each album are as follows:

The Wicked Symphony:
'The Wicked Symphony'
'Wastelands'
'Scales Of Justice'
'Dying For An Angel'
'Blizzard On A Broken Mirror'
Runaway Train', 'Crestfallen'
'Forever Is A Long Time'
'Black Wings'
'States Of Matter'
'The Edge'


Angel Of Babylon:
'Angel Of Babylon'
'Stargazers'
'Your Love Is Evil'
'Death Is Just A Feeling'
'Rat Race'
'Down In The Dark'
'Blowing Out The Flame'
'Symphony Of Life'
'Alone I Remember'
'Promised Land 2'
'Journey To Arcadia'


This sequel of Avantasia's 2008 chart breaker album The Scarecrow will feature the following guest stars: Klaus Meine (SCORPIONS), Ripper Owens (CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED, HAIL!, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH), Michael Kiske (ex-HELLOWEEN), Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN), Jon Oliva (JON OLIVA'S PAIN, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE) Andre Matos (ANGRA, SHAMAN), Bob Catley (MAGNUM), Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X), Eric Singer (KISS), Bruce Kulick (GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, ex-KISS, MEAT LOAF), Felix Bohnke (EDGUY), Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS), Alex Holzwarth (RHAPSODY), Felix Bohnke (Edguy), Ralf Zdiarstek (AMITAF), producer Sascha Paeth (ex-HEAVEN'S GATE), Cloudy Yang and Tobias on bass guitar and lead vocals.

Last week, AVANTASIA shot a video for the song 'Dying For An Angel', featuring SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine.

Photos from the shoot, as well as a report (in German) can be found at this location: http://www.bild.de/BILD/regional/hannover/leute/2010/02/03/scorpions-trennung/meine-geht-schon-fremd-und-rockt-im-rathaus.html

For more info visit http://www.tobiassammet.com

TONIGHT’S EPICA CONCERT TO BE STREAMED LIVE!

Tonight’s concert at The Rave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin featuring EPICA, THREAT SIGNAL and BLACKGUARD will be streamed live via TheRaveLive.com beginning at 6 p.m. PACIFIC/ 8 p.m. CENTRAL / 9:00 p.m. EASTERN.

To access the free live concert stream:

1) Click on this link: http://www.theravelive.com/webcast/
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 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



Live and behind-the-scenes video footage from the current tour can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/user/120xp Photos of EPICA’s live set in New York are available on LiveDaily.com: http://www.livedaily.com/photos/?p=Epica&search_go.x=0&search_go.y=0 Photos of their Philadelphia show can be viewed at BraveWords.com: http://www.bravewords.com/galleries/354



In other band news, read drummer Ariën van Weesenbeek’s tour diary and his adventures with frozen urine here (click on “EPICA’S US Tour Diary” in the upper left-hand corner).



Visit EPICA online at www.EPICA.nl & www.myspace.com/EPICA

SOILWORK: Footage of Drum Tracking Now Online

Swedish modern metal godfathers, SOILWORK, entered the studio in January 2010 to record the long-awaited follow-up to 2007's Sworn To A Great Divide. Footage of drummer Dirk Verbeuren recording one of the new tracks can be viewed here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m3WTGIz_ag courtesy of SickDrummerMagazine.com.

The Panic Broadcast is currently being produced by guitarist Peter Wichers and mixed by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Paradise Lost, Bloodbath). The drums were tracked at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, NC. The rest of the recording is set to take place in Tampa, FL and the mix at Fascination Street in Orebro, Sweden.

The Panic Broadcast will be the first album to feature Peter Wichers since his return to the band in 2008, as well as the studio debut with guitarist Sylvain Coudret (Scarve) who also joined last year.


Part I of the bands weekly studio blog can be viewed here http://decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=356462



The video footage of the bands first studio live stream can be viewed at the following locations as well:

Part I: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O9n3zVq18U

Part II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye9eyXsIlvU

Part III: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcbOtaMz3P0

Part IV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcJMITs3yJI



For more info visit: www.soilwork.net | www.myspace.com/soilwork | www.nuclearblast.de/soilwork

SHADOWS FALL TO PERFORM ON FUEL TV’S THE DAILY HABIT

Boston’s own SHADOWS FALL will be appearing on Fuel TV’s “The Daily Habit” on this Friday February 5th at 9:00 PM EST (6:00 PM PST).. If you want to see SHADOWS FALL’S mind-numbing performance for yourself, make sure you check your local listings for Fuel TV and see what channel “The Daily Habit” airs on in your market. "The Daily Habit" is FUEL TV’s first original daily series, telecast weeknights at 9:00 pm ET (6:00 pm PT) while re-airing later in the evening at 12:00 am ET (9:00 pm PT), and the following weekday at 2:30 pm ET (11:30 am PT) and 5:30 pm ET (2:30 pm PT). “The Daily Habit” encompasses the world of the action sports enthusiast, mixing the best in pop culture with today’s top action sports personalities, cutting-edge music, product reviews, and comedy.



SHADOWS FALL performed their first single from their latest album RETRIBUTION “Still I Rise” as well as a blistering cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Bark at the Moon.”



SHADOWS FALL are currently on the road in the United States with Five Finger Death Punch, God Forbid and 2 Cents. When their United States tour wraps up, the SHADS are headed north for their first ever headlining tour of Canada. If that’s not enough Massachusetts metal for you, the guys will be heading out on this summer’s incarnation of the RockStar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival on the Jagermeister stage alongside Hatebreed, Chimaira, and Winds of Plague.



SHADOWS FALL W/ GOD FORBID, FFDP, AND 2 CENTS

2/5 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
2/6 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium

2/8 Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club

2/9 Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligan’s Music Hall

2/10 Huntington, WV @ V Club

2/11 Bufflao, NY @ Town Hall

2/12 Flint, MI @ Machine Shop

2/13 Dayton, OH @ McGuffy’s House of Rock

2/14 Sauget, IL @ Pop’s

2/15 Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room

2/16 Rapid City, SD @ Rushmore Plaza Civic Center

2/17 Billings, MT @ Shrine Auditorium

2/19 Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory

2/20 Chico, CA @ Senator Theater

2/21 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater



SHADOWS FALL W/BISON BC, GOATWHORE, AND BAPTIZED IN BLOOD

2/23 Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

2/24 Calgary, AB @ Republik

2/25 Edmonton, AB @ Starlite

2/27 Regina, SK @ The Distrikt

3/1 Winnipeg, MB @ WECC



SHADOWS FALL W/BISON BC, AND BAPTIZED IN BLOOD

3/2 Thunder Bay, ON @ The Roxy

3/4 Toronto, ON @ Opera House

3/5 London, ON @ Music Hall

3/7 Ottawa, ON @ Mavericks

3/8 Montreal, QC @ National

3/9 Quebec City, QC @ Imperial





http://www.shadowsfall.com

http://www.myspace.com/shadowsfall

http://www.twitter.com/brianshadfall

http://www.twitter.com/shadowsfallband

DECREPIT BIRTH: 1st Studio Blog Now Online

Oakland CA’s tech-death masters, DECREPIT BIRTH, have posted their first reoccurring studio blog for DecibelMagazine.com at the link below. The band recently entered Sharkbite Studios (EXODUS) with producer Zack Ohren (ALL SHALL PERISH, SUFFOCATION, IMMOLATION) to begin recording drums for their Nuclear Blast Records debut, Polarity.

STUDIO BLOG PART 1:
http://decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=356673

VIDEO:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYopo9uP3VI



PICTURES FROM STUDIO:

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.editAlbumPhotos&albumID=2843390


For more info visit: www.myspace.com/decrepitbirth

Affliction Vision Post Video Interview With Phil Labonte

Affliction Clothing's webisode series Affliction Vision, hosted by Blasko (Ozzy bassist), chats with Phil Labonte from All That Remains at NAMM. Important issues discussed including drinking heavily, crapping your pants on stage, touring and Dunkin Donuts! Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj-3Vbuf4jY

SOMETHING TO BURN ANNOUNCE SPRING TOUR DATES

SOMETHING TO BURN ANNOUNCE SPRING TOUR DATES WITH FAIR TO MIDLAND AND KARNIVOOL

DEBUT ALBUM “TRANSITIONS” AVAILABLE NOW


September 2009 saw the release of SOMETHING TO BURN’S critically acclaimed debut album “Transitions” on Soft Drive Records, the record label founded by Stone Temple Pilots front man Scott Weiland. After playing a handful of shows last year with Stone Temple Pilots and some successful headlining shows of their own, SOMETHING TO BURN are gearing up to hit the road this spring with Fair to Midland and Karnivool. The tour starts March 23rd in San Antonio, TX and wraps up August 14th in Denver, CO.

Lead singer Greg Wayne, had the following to say about the upcoming tour: “Imagine a caged tiger...pacing back & forth...aching to get back out into the wild...dying to do what it was put on this earth to do. Well, SOMETHING TO BURN is that tiger and we are finally being set free this spring. I'd do everything I could to catch one of these shows if I were you...just sayin”

SOMETHING TO BURN – Norman (guitar), Greg Wayne (front man), and brothers Shawn (drums) and Jeff (bass) Ballard – have emerged from a pool of influences a lot deeper than your typical I-Pod shuffle button. They’ve been raised on music, not the radio, and they know how they want music to sound… And more importantly, they know how they want music to feel. From the classic rock upbringing of the Ballard twins-whose musical tastes were shaped by their seven older brothers and sisters, to Norman’s guitar god meets rhythm and blues fusion, and to the Maynard James Keenan meets Ray Charles vocal colors of Wayne, it’s all about what happens when their chemical backgrounds blend.

The music of SOMETHING TO BURN resurrects what we've been missing from our musical past, while forging boldly ahead into the future, and serves as the perfect soundtrack for the party that bridges the two. SOMETHING TO BURN bridges the gap between rock and roll’s heady past and its uncertain future on their debut album “Transitions”

CATCH SOMETHING TO BURN ON TOUR THIS SPRING

3/23 San Antonio, TX @ Scout Bar

3/24 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar

3/26 Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans

3/27 Augusta, GA @ Sky City

3/28 Charleston, SC @ The Oasis

3/30 Baltimore, MD @ The Quarter

3/31 New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theater

4/1 Westchester, PA @ The Note

4/2 Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground

4/3 Providence, RI @ Club Hell

4/5 Toronto, ONT @ Wreck Room

4/7 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s

4/8 Louisville, KY @ Phoenix Hill Tavern

4/9 Chicago, IL @ Penny Road Pub

4/10 Flint, MI @ Machine Shop

4/11 Madison, WI @ Annex

4/12 Minneapolis, MN @ The Rock

4/14 Denver, CO @ Marquee

http://www.myspace.com/somethingtoburn
http://www.facebook.com/somethingtoburn
http://www.twitter.com/somethingtoburn

Lazarus A.D. - Behind The Scenes of Absolute Power

Lazarus A.D. posts first of two behind the scenes video for the making of Absolute Power !

This winter, Lazarus A.D. once again teamed up with Vision 4 Films to shoot their next video. Absolute Power will premiere sometime before their upcoming tour with Kreator, Voivod, Nachtmystium and Evile. The video is a bit different than their last two in that it has a bit of a storyline. The video features a brutal underground streetfight; if you're a fan of metal and/or the movieKickboxer, you'll dig this video!

Dan Gapen: "We just shot the new video for our next single "Absolute Power" I would say it was fun but to be honest it was cold, windy and rainy the day of the shoot and I froze my ass off. All I have to say is this fucking video better come out sweet or I m kicking the directors ass haha! I think when it s done everyone will like how it turned out. Jason & Emmitt from Vision4Films are pros at what they do, we can t say thank you enough. We look forward to seeing everyone on the upcoming Spring tour w/ Kreator and Voivod!"

Of course the video also shows the band doing what they do best: thrashing their asses off. The first of two "making of" clips is live now on Lazarus A.D.'s youtube channel HERE. The guys will be hitting the road this Spring with metal legends Kreator and Voivod along with newcomers Nachtmystium and Evile.

This Saturday, Lazarus A.D. will be direct support for the legendary D.R.I. at The Rave in Milwaukee, WI. More details for that show are online at therave.com.

LAZARUS A.D.
Tour w/ Kreator, Voivod, Nachtmystium, Evile
03/03 West Springfield, VA Jaxx
03/04 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero
03/05 Worcester, MA The Palladium
03/06 New York, NY Nokia Theater
03/07 Montreal, QC Club Soda
03/08 Quebec City, QC Imperial
03/09 Toronto, ON Opera House
03/10 Cleveland, OH Peabody's
03/11 Detroit, MI Blondie's
03/12 Chicago, IL The Bottom Lounge
03/13 Milwaukee, WI Rave no Voivod
03/14 St Paul, MN Block Station 4
Tour w/ Kreator, Kataklysm, Evile, Lightning Swords of Death
03/16 Denver, CO Bluebird Theater no Kataklysm
03/18 Seattle, WA Corazon
03/19 Vancouver, BC Rickshaw Theater
03/20 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
03/21 San Francisco, CA Slim's
03/23 West Hollywood, CA House of Blues
03/24 San Diego, CA House of Blues
03/25 Tucson, AZ The Rock
03/27 Austin, TX Emo's
03/28 Houston, TX Meridian
03/30 Orlando, FL The Club at Firestone
03/31 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade

http://www.myspace.com/lazarus1
http://www.youtube.com/lazarusadband

Enter to Win a Jackson Guitar signed by the band, Revocation

Relapse Records, Jackson Guitars and Metal Maniacs are giving away a Jackson Guitar signed by the band, Revocation

That's right folks! Metal Maniacs, Relapse Records, Jackson Guitars and Revocation have joined together to bring forth an epic giveaway! Metal fanatics can now enter to win an exclusive Jackson Guitar autographed by Revocation, accompanied by a copy of their album "Existence is Futile," a t-shirt and a poster!

Be sure to catch Revocation on tour now! More details: http://www.myspace.com/revocation

Entries are being accepted now at: www.MetalManiacs.com

OCEANO PARTS WAYS WITH GUITARIST ANDREW MIKHAIL

Citing personal differences between the 2 parties, Chicago-based deathcore act, OCEANO has parted ways with guitarist, Andrew Mikhail. Long known for overcoming adversity, OCEANO has made clear that all of their 2010 commitments will be kept, including the recording and release of their followup to 2008's breakout debut, DEPTHS.

OCEANO's Billboard Heatseekers-charting debut album, DEPTHS, is out now worldwide. Get your limited edition copy with two bonus tracks and a bonus "Into the Depths" DVD in Europe at http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_698 or in the USA at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_698

Watch the video for "A Mandatory Sacrifice" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik3Qte0s5XU

For more OCEANO news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/oceano

Derelict To Support Martyr In Montreal Feb 14th

New Album "Unspoken Words" In Stores Now....

Montreal based Derelict have been added as direct support to Quebec metal legends Martyr’s upcoming show February 14th, 2010 at Foufounes Électriques in Montreal, Quebec. Derelict is currently touring in support of their recently released new album “Unspoken Words”, which was released by Year of the Sun Records.

"We couldn't be happier about playing with Martyr! They are one of our main influences, in terms of songwriting, technicality, stage presence and their all around live show,” commented Derelict’s Eric Burnet. “Martyr not only raised the bar for death metal bands in Quebec, but the Canadian metal scene as a whole. Simply put Martyr are musical masters, and playing with these guys will be an absolute career highlight for us thus far."

Derelict’s “Unspoken Words” was recorded in the metal Mecca of Canada: Montreal, Quebec under the watchful eye of Cryptopsy guitarist Chris Donaldson (The Agonist, Cryptopsy). Their brand of metallic brutality and schizophrenic musical changes has drawn comparisons to Strapping Young Lad and the legendary Death. Derelict’s video for the track “Machete” can be viewed online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93oc3CbRuMA


Martyr's intricate and aggressive Technical Metal style is built on complex structures which allies a multitude of emotions from many different musical approaches. The music is not limited to the conventions of traditional metal music, the band striving to push those limits to create a more open-minded concept. The group's "Havoc In Quebec City" live DVD was mixed and mastered by Pierre Rémillard (The End, Cryptopsy) and released on Galy Records. The group's DVD can be purchased online at www.myspace.com/martyrcanada

DERELICT TOUR DATES:



FEBRUARY
Feb 14 - Montreal, Que @ Foufounes Électriques w/ MARTYR

MARCH
Mar 19 - Pointe-Claire, Que @ Clyde’s w/ ODIUM

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http://www.MySpace.com/DerelictMetal

Be a part of Van Canto’s Upcoming "Rebellion" Clip!

Van Canto wants YOU for their upcoming clip to the Grave Digger cover "Rebellion"! Film you and your friends performing the song and submit your clip! Details can be found HERE: http://www.vancanto.de/rebellion

To practice before submitting your version, check out the band’s new "Tribe of Force" widget, to be found on their HOMEPAGE http://www.vancanto.de/rebellion The widget offers you a mixing console for your very own mix of "Rebellion".

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/vancanto

Rock / Metal Band RAZER Announce Krank Amplification Contest

Rock / Metal Band RAZER Announce Krank Amplification / Epiphone Guitar Giveaway

Phoenix-based rockers RAZER have teamed up with sponsors Krank Amplification and Gibson / Epiphone Guitars to create an impressive giveaway contest. Extending through February 28th, contestants will enter for a chance to win one of three prize packages. 1st prize will consist of a brand new Epiphone Les Paul Standard Guitar alongside the impressive Krank Rev SST Head Amp w/ 4x12 Cab. The 2nd prize winner will take home a Krank Distortus Maximus guitar pedal, band t-shirt, and a signed copy of their debut cd, Dark Devotion. The 3rd prize winner will receive a 10-pack of D’Addario strings, a RAZER t-shirt, and signed cd. As a bonus to these top prize packages, the band will also give away a signed copy of Dark Devotion to 50 random entrants.



Razer, working alongside 116 Productions producers Chuck Alkazian and Matt Novesky, has recently released their latest full-length effort “Dark Devotion”. Bassist Chris Catero, guitarist Paul Sullivan and drummer Eric Bongiorno – formerly of Metal Blade Records artist Wardog - solidified Razer with the addition of guitarist Jeromy Graves and the commanding vocals of frontman Chris Powers. Their songs are a combination of muscular and heavy riffs, tight arrangements, evolved musical playing and true pop sensibilities, making for a unique blend that appeals to both the average radio listener and the most avid pit mosher.



The band’s heavy sound, a combination of exceptionally strong songwriting and Power’s powerhouse vocals, has garnered attention nationwide, resulting in Powers being selected by “Guitar Hero” video game song producer Steve Ouimette to sing on the ending track “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” on “Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock”. Their single “Superpaun” was featured in Disc Maker’s instructional DVD “Achieving Success with Your Music: Hard-Hitting Tips on Marketing, A&R, Record Labels and Increasing the Income You Make with Music”. Razer has also been featured in Guitar World Magazine’s “Introducing” column as well as being the unsigned artist of the month in Japan’s prestigious Burrn! Magazine.



Bassist Chris Catero also serves as touring bassist for legendary guitar god Marty Friedman of Megadeth fame as well as being the head of artist relations and domestic sales for international guitar amp manufacturer Krank Amplification, touting such acts as Metallica, Fall Out Boy, Toby Keith, Yellowcard, Queensryche, and others as endorsers/users.





For more information on RAZER visit:
http://www.razerband.com/


To enter for a chance to win in the “Big Rig Giveaway” Contest, visit:

http://contests.luthiersociety.com/unsponsored/razer-presents-the-big-rig-giveaway-feat-epiphone-and-krank-amps-2

Stockholm Rock Out - Vince Neil Will Not Preform

We are very sorry to announce this, but Vince Neil will not make this years festival...This was totally out of our hands and nothing we could do to make it happen, we need our headliner confirmed now and we just wanna make the best festival ever....Below statement from the Vince Neil camp:

Due to scheduling conflicts Vince Neil will not be able to perform at the STOCKHOLM ROCK OUT.
Instead Slaughter will be making a very rare appearance in Europe and will be back in Sweden for the first time in many years! /Gabe Reed productions...

So if you have bought your tickets between january 29th and February 4th we offer a buyback if this was the main reason you bought the ticket...You will have to contact the Tickster support and they will help you with this, and you will have to do the buyback no later than February 10th. Ofcourse we hope you still will attend to Stockholm Rock Out. We are very proud of the line up and we can now announce that SLAUGHTER will be the headliner of the saturday instead, first show in almost 20 years and the only show for scandinavia. This is amazing.

Confirmed bands:

SLAUGHTER
KEEL
DIZZY REED
BULLETBOYS
PRETTY BOY FLOYD
STEELHEART
TUFF
VAINS OF JENNA
NASTY IDOLS
SHAMELESS
CHRIS LANEY
BADMOUTH
DYNAZTY
KILLER KLAN OF F.U.N

Hope to see you all on April 30 and May 1....If you have further questions dont hesitate to contact us!

http://www.sthlmrockout.com/
http://www.myspace.com/sthlmrockout
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stockholm-Rock-Out/221868668054

Fates Warning to release deluxe edition of Parallels

Fates Warning has announced the release of the deluxe edition of their seminal 1991 album, Parallels! Fans can get their hands on this new take on the album on March 16th, 2010. The deluxe edition has been completely re-mastered and contains well over 3 hours of music and live footage. Parallels is the sixth record from the prog metal pioneers and was one of their music successful releases due to the commercial success of the singles Eye To Eye, Point Of View and We Only Say Goodbye. Also, James LaBrie of Dream Theater fame makes a guest appearance on the track Life In Still Water. Parallels has proven to be one of the most influential albums in the prog and metal genres, despite its hotly debated status among fans as a "commercial" sounding album.

Vocalist Ray Alder comments further, "I think it s one of the best albums we ever put out and I m happy that fans have the chance to take a second look at this important record. The lineup, the songs and the cover art all came together to make a great package when originally recorded and the bonus DVD really adds a fresh perspective to the album."

Fans can watch a trailer for the DVD portion of this deluxe edition now on the Metal Blade youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02-g5nbHbHc

Disc 1
Parallels
1. Leave the Past Behind
2. Life in Still Water
3. Eye to Eye
4. The Eleventh Hour
5. Point Of View
6. We Only Say Goodbye
7. Don t Follow Me
8. The Road Goes on Forever

Disc 2
Parallels - recorded LIVE in Hollywood, CA January 23rd, 1992
Live tracks
1. Leave the Past Behind
2. Don't Follow Me
3. Eleventh Hour
4. Point of View
5. Eye to Eye
6. Nothing Left To Say
7. Quietus
8. Through Different Eyes
Demo tracks
9. Leave the Past Behind
10.Eye to Eye
11.Eleventh Hour
12.Point of View
13.Don't Follow Me

DVD
80 Minute concert filmed LIVE in New Haven, CT February 13, 1992

Original Promotional Videos for Eye To Eye and Point Of View.

75 minute documentary on the making of Parallels.

Includes: current interviews with all band members as well as acclaimed producer Terry Brown and Metal Blade Records CEO and founder, Brian Slagel. Plus, studio footage from the Parallels sessions and additional live performances from the 1992 tour.

http://www.fateswarning.com
http://www.myspace.com/fateswarning

AT THE GATES - ULTIMATE COLLECTORS BOX SET ANNOUNCED

Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES are due to celebrate the band's history and recent reunion tour with a special value-packed AT THE GATES Ultimate Collectors Box Set.

Due to be released in early March and strictly limited to just 300 copies, the AT THE GATES Ultimate Collectors Box Set includes the forthcoming 3-DVD set, "The Flames of the End", featuring a brand new documentary running over two hours, a live DVD of the band's iconic performance at the Wacken festival in 2008 and a collection of rare and archive footage of the band playing around the world from 1991-2008. Also included in the box set is both a CD and exclusive coloured gatefold double vinyl version of "Purgatory Unleashed - Live at Wacken", along with an exclusive AT THE GATES t-shirt, metal logo keyring, circular woven patch, pewter and enamel logo belt buckle and three signature guitar plectrums.

All of these must-have items come housed in an exclusive printed collectors box, and at just £65/$99 plus shipping, the set offers a killer bargain, essential for any die-hard AT THE GATES fan. With only 300 made, this awesome box set is sure to go quickly, and once they're gone, they're gone!

To avoid disappointment, reserve your copy now in the UK and Europe at http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/745 or in North and South America at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/728

View the Ultimate Collectors Box Set and all of its contents at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/atg_ultimatebox.jpg

Watche the video trailer for "The Flames of the End" DVD set at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fa6PeVuSmI

For more AT THE GATES news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/atthegatesband

Floor Jansen Video From REVAMP Vocal Recording Sessions

Ex-AFTER FOREVER Vocalist Floor Jansen Posted Video Footage From REVAMP Vocal Recording Sessions

Ex-AFTER FOREVER vocalist Floor Jansen has footage from the vocal recording session for her forthcoming REVAMP debut. Check it out below. She recently posted a short pre-production audio sample from ReVamp's forthcoming debut online. Go to http://www.revampmusic.com/ and click on "Media" to check it out.

Jansen comments: "We know you have waiting with great patience for some music. Hereby a short part of our song 'Head Up High'. Do realize this is pre-productional material, you hear a drum computer and home recorded bass, guitar, keyboards and vocals. We did mix it so it sounds ok enough, but it's not the quality the album will have! Let us know what you think!"

The songs were written and recorded with guitarist Waldemar Sorychta (GRIP INC., ENEMIES OF THE SUN) and keyboardist Joost van den Broek (ex-AFTER FOREVER, STAR ONE).

Following is the official ReVamp bio:

"After the break of After Forever, singer Floor Jansen soon decided she wanted to start over and present a new band to the public as soon as possible. To accomplish this she joined forces with two additional songwriters to first compose, then record an album. A live band is soon to be formed after completion, which will get her back on stage where she belongs!

The first composer to join this new collaboration was soon found when Waldemar Sorychta contacted her to inquire about her current activities and potential future cooperation. Being a fan of Grip Inc. this idea of working with Waldemar was a big honor and a first step in creating a sound! Waldemar’s unique style combined with his experience as songwriter/producer made her dream come closer to reality.

The second composer was found in After Forever colleague Joost van den Broek. Asking Joost to join seemed logical because of his great keyboards and arrangements, and therefore his potentially valuable contribution. Despite his busy schedule, he wanted to join and get started immediately. With him on board the songwriting team was complete!

The ReVamp sound will become a unique blend of the personal style we will recognize from these musicians. Combining these individual sounds in one album promises to result in heavy and very metal!

Songs are currently being written and we will soon upload some short samples!"

Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrSSX6lfoaA for the vocals studio report!

DOFKA - Humanity Bleak to be released in late February

West Virginia-based metallers DOFKA have been hard at work promoting music from their upcoming CD with a successful string of performances in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. The band's new CD entitled Humanity Bleak will be released February 23rd.

Fans of the old and new alike will not be disappointed. Artwork for the CD was done by Dorian Cleavenger.

Tracklisting for Humanity Bleak is as follows:

1.Tragedy Remains'
2..Evocation'
3.The Bitter End'
4..World On Fire'
5.Humanity Bleak'
6.Second God'
7.Blood Runs Black'
8.Immaculate Lie'
9.This Sacred Flame'
10.23 Pine Avenue'

Halcyon Way complete tracking for new album Atlanta

Progressive metal band Halcyon Way has completed the tracking for their new CD, to be released late Spring by Nightmare Records.

The album was produced by Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Svartsot) and guitarist Jon Bodan. Drums were engineered by Mike Froedge (doubleDrive, Bloodsimple, Speed X) at Open Sky Studios in Atlanta. Lammert is mixing the album at his studio, LSD-Tonstudio in Germany. The new release is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed debut by the band, A Manifesto For Domination. It features the debut of new vocalist Steve Braun (Ashent, Siloam), as well as a guest appearance by Pamela Moore of Queensryche fame. “We’re incredibly excited about the new material,” said guitarist Jon Bodan. “This album is a quantum leap forward for Halcyon Way – the material is both heavier and more aggressive, but it also is far catchier and more melodic at the same time than Manifesto. The guys in the band all stepped their in dividual games up, and the material is better for it. Lasse did a great job on the production, and we expect the mixdown and mastering process to be completed by the end of February.”

Halcyon Way has appeared live with many bands such as Helloween, Strapping Young Lad, TYR, Kamelot, Symphony X, Doro Pesch, Cathedral, Virgin Black, Samael, Vicious Rumors, Seven Witches, and many others. In addition they have appeared at ProgPower USA on two occasions, and at Rocklahoma 2008 and 2009.

For more information, visit:
http://www.NightmareRecords.com
http://www.myspace.com/halcyonway www.halcyonway.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Halcyon-Way/20493107797 http://www.twitter.com/halcyonway.

EXCLUSIVE WHITE WIZZARD CONCERT AVAILABLE ONLINE

UVTV has posted a live concert WHITE WIZZARD performed at Reggie’s Rock Club in Chicago IL:



It can be viewed online (embed code also located there)

http://www.undergroundvideotelevision.com/updates/2010/live-videos/white-wizzard-live-concert-at-reggies-in-chicago-il/



or on iTunes:

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?i=80511171&id=168075141



The Setlist for the show is as follows:

1 – Over The Top
2 – 40 Deuces
3 – Celestina
4 – Out Of Control
5 – Megaladon
6 – White Wizzard
7 – GTO

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WILDESTARR - OFFER SMASHING INTRODUCTION

WILDESTARR OFFER SMASHING INTRODUCTION WITH FIRST-EVER VIDEO, ‘ARRIVAL’


You only get one chance to make a first impression, and the fast-rising metallic duo, WildeStarr, are certainly off to a great start with their recently released clip for the song “Arrival.”

The video is a visually stunning sci-fi work of art combining dark elements of Blade Runner, Batman, The Outer Limits, and classic film noir.

The dramatic visuals are a perfect compliment to the power and intensity of WildeStarr's headbanging fury - and metalheads will soon get the opportunity to check out this striking clip.

WildeStarr's Incredible symphonic melodic metal blends new and old influences to create a unique and original sound.

Comprised of guitarist Dave Starr (who originally came to the attention of metalheads as the bassist for such acts as Vicious Rumors and Chastain) and singer London Wilde (who re-defines female-fronted metal), the group’s debut album, also titled ‘Arrival,’ was just issued on Furnace Maximus Records, and has racked up some impressive accolades.

Just a few of the many comments from the metal community regarding WildeStarr....

Michael Fischer from www.knac.com says, "WildeStarr ‘Arrival’ is a progressive rock masterpiece! Hands down this is the best record of 2009!”

www.whiplash.net says, "WildeStarr ‘Arrival’ has such power that this disc has already been considered by many as the best debut of 2009. And this writer fully agrees!"

www.concreteweb.be adds, "With WildeStarr ‘Arrival,’ you get a truly powerful album which will be instantly liked, nay loved by most power metal fans, and will probably haul over most female-fronted band-haters to the ‘other side’ as well!"

UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore says: "Dave and London open up a big ole can of melodic heavy metal whoop ass on this one. At times the tunes remind me a little of Dream Theater. This CD definitely rocks heavily!" And now with their new video clip for “Arrival,” the duo are geared up to pick up more fans worldwide.

To view the video, please visit http://www.wildestarr.com

For more information, visit:

http://www.wildestarr.com
http://www.myspace.com/wildestarr

FORMER SINGER OF TROUBLE SIGNS WITH DARK STAR RECORDS

We are pleased to announce Dark Star Records has signed legendary vocalist Eric Wagner and Blackfinger. Wagner is the former vocalist of Chicago’s doom metal band Trouble. Trouble formed in 1979 and released numerous widely acclaimed albums such as: Trouble, Manic Frustration and Plastic Green Head. Wagner was also a featured vocalist on Dave Grohl’s (Nirvana/Foo Fighter) heavy metal side project “Probot” released in 2004 which featured heavy metal vocalists from the 80‘s and 90‘s. Wagner also makes a guest appearance in Damien Dante’s full length horror film Jezebeth to be released this year.

Blackfinger is: Eric Wagner (vocals), Doug Hakes (guitar), Rico Bianchi (guitar), Ben Smith (bass) and Larry Piatz (drums).

Blackfinger’s self titled first studio album with Dark Star Records is scheduled for release Fall 2010. Blackfinger will follow with a number of U.S. and International festivals in support of the new album.

Check out the video for “R.I.P.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2nJK_6idQM



http://www.myspace.com/ericwagnertrouble

http://www.myspace.com/blackfingereric

http://www.sglentertainment.com/jezebeth/home.htm



Dark Star Records
DSR Music and Film Distribution
SGL Entertainment
http://www.darkstarrecords.com
http://myspace.com/darkstarrecords
http://www.sglentertainment.com

EVILE #3 ON THIS WEEK'S SIRIUS XM LIQUID METAL SPIN CHART

British thrashers, EVILE are making their presence felt on Sirius XM Satellite Radio's Liquid Metal. The band came in at #3 on this weeks playlist with their cover of PANTERA's "Cemetery Gates." Originally recorded for Metal Hammer's Dimebag Darrell tribute CD, the track has taken on a new life as both a rousing rendition by the UK's preeminent thrash act and as the final recording of the band's late bassist, Mike Alexander. Rising out from lower spots on Liquid Metal's weekly playlist, this exclusive, non-album UK/Europe-only compilation track would not have been able to achieve this high position without the help of the fans and the Liquid Metal staff who saw fit that EVILE's take on the classic PANTERA track was a fitting tribute to 2 men who lived and died by he avy metal.

Fans can request EVILE's version of "Cemetery Gates" and contact the staff of Liquid Metal on Sirius 27/XM 42 by going here: http://www.sirius.com/liquidmetal

View a video of EVILE recording their version of "Cemetery Gates" in 2009: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lCsSE54DuI

EVILE recently announced that they will be embarking on their first major North American tours with such legendary acts as KREATOR and OVERKILL. Here are the dates:

Hordes Of Chaos II Tour w/ KREATOR, VOIVOD, NACHTMYSTIUM and LAZARUS A.D.

Mar 3 Jaxx West Springfield, Virginia
Mar 4 The Trocadero Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mar 5 The Palladium (MA) Worcester, Massachusetts
Mar 6 Nokia Theatre New York, New York
Mar 7 Club Soda Montreal, Quebec
Mar 8 Imperial De Quebec Quebec City, Quebec
Mar 9 Opera House Toronto, Ontario
Mar 10 Peabody's Cleveland, Ohio
Mar 11 Blondie's Detroit, Michigan
Mar 12 The Bottom Lounge Chicago, Illinois
Mar 13 Rave Milwaukee, Wisconsin (No VOIVOD)
Mar 14 Rock Station St Paul, Minnesota
Mar 16 Bluebird Theater Denver, Colorado (NO VOIVOD)

w/ KREATOR, KATAKLYSM, LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH and LAZARUS A.D.
Mar 18 Corazon Seattle, Washington
Mar 19 Rickshaw Theater Vancouver, British Columbia
Mar 20 Hawthorne Theatre Portland, Oregon
Mar 21 Slim's San Francisco, California
Mar 22 Cheyenne Saloon, Las Vegas, Nevada
Mar 23 House Of Blues West Hollywood, California
Mar 24 House Of Blues San Diego, California
Mar 25 The Rock Tucson, Arizona
Mar 27 Emo's Alternative Lounging Austin, Texas
Mar 28 Meridian Houston, Texas
Mar 30 The Club at Firestone Orlando, Florida
Mar 31 The Masquerade Atlanta, Georgia

Killfest USA Tour w/ OVERKILL, VADER, GOD DETHRONED, WARBRINGER and WOE OF TYRANTS

Apr 1 The Trocadero Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Apr 2 The Palladium Worcester, Massachusetts
Apr 3 Webster Theater Hartford, Connecticut
Apr 4 Imperial de Quebec Quebec City, Quebec
Apr 5 FouFounes Montreal, Quebec
Apr 6 Phoenix Concert Theater Toronto, Ontario
Apr 7 Bogarts Cincinnati, Ohio
Apr 8 Blondies Detroit, Michigan
Apr 9 The Metro Chicago, Illinois
Apr 10 The Rave Milwuakee, Wisconsin
Apr 11 Station 4 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Apr 12 Anne Zabel Theater Sioux Falls, SD
Apr 13 Gothic Theatre Denver, Colorado
Apr 15 Red Room Vancouver, British Columbia
Apr 16 El Corazon Seattle, Washington
Apr 17 Roseland Theater Portland, Oregon
Apr 18 The Grand Ballroom San Francisco, California
Apr 19 House of Blues Las Vegas, Nevada
Apr 20 House of Blues Los Angeles, California
Apr 21 House of Blues San Diego, California
Apr 22 U.B.'s Bar Mesa, Arizona
Apr 23 The Rock Tuscon, Arizona
Apr 24 Dos Amigos Odessa, Texas
Apr 25 Marquee Tulsa, Oklahoma
Apr 26 Emo's Austin, Texas
Apr 27 Scout Bar Houston, Texas
Apr 28 Trees Dallas, Texas
Apr 29 Headliner's Music Hall Louisville, Kentucky
Apr 30 Jaxx Springfield, Virginia
May 1 Nokia Theater New York City, New York
May 2 Club Hell Providence, Rhode Island

EVILE recently unveiled their first photo with new bassist, Joel Graham. He joins the band following the tragic death of their late bassist, Mike Alexander. Joel Graham previously played in Yorkshire metal band RISE TO ADDICTION, who recorded for Mausoleum Records.

View the first new photo of EVILE featuring the new line-up at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/EVILE_020110_100SM.jpg

EVILE's new album, INFECTED NATIONS, is available now worldwide. Get your
copy in the USA at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_669_41

For more EVILE news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/evileuk and http://twitter.com/evileuk

“DEVILSTONE Open Air” is looking for bands

PRESS RELEASE
February 02, 2010
Vilnius, Lithuania

“DEVILSTONE Open Air” is looking for bands

“Devilstone Open Air”, the Lithuanian metal music festival, which will occur for the second time this year in Anykščiai, on July 16-18, is interested in professional and qualitative different metal bands to enrich the festival’s line-up, which will consist of approximately 20 bands.

Thus the bands, which are interested in playing in the premier Lithuanian metal music open air, are welcome to contact tadas@devilstone.net and provide the following details:

Band’s name
Country
Band’s description (short)
Genre
Band’s picture
MySpace URL
YouTube URL
Web page URL
Contacts (e-mail and phone)

“Devilstone Open Air” organizers are waiting for applications of different bands till March 8.
Special attention will be paid to Norwegian and Finnish bands, the rest are also welcome, of course. Some of the main criteria are serious attitude, original and professionally played music, experience on stage and unconventional creation in the first place. The audience of the festival this year is expected to reach the number of 3000 people.

Some flashbacks of the debut “Devilstone Open Air” last year:

Devilstone 2009 feedback:
http://www.devilstone.net/en/pages/devilstone/feedback
Devilstone 2009 photos: http://www.devilstone.net/en/gallery/index
Video trailer based on the Devilstone 2009:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9R5KjTYKeg

Festival website: www.devilstone.net
Organizer: Creative group “ALT events”, www.altevents.net
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DEVILSTONE Open Air
Three days of music with Devils in nature
July 16-18th 2010 | Anyksciai | Lithuania

www.devilstone.net
www.youtube.com/velnioakmuo
www.facebook.com/velnioakmuo

Frontiers Records Feb 2010 Update

TOBY HITCHCOCK

Erik Martensson (ECLIPSE, W.E.T) has been busy writing songs for the first solo album of the fantastic American vocalist Toby Hitchcock. Toby has been singing on three studio and one live album with Pride Of Lions, the band put together by Jim Peterik: founding member of the legendary AOR band Survivor. The whole album will be produced at Martensson’s Blowout Productions Studios in Sweden. Musically will explore some heavier and more contemporary material for Toby, but will still keep some incredible melodies very close to the most recent Journey sound. You can expect a true Melodic Rock gem for the second half of 2010.



THE MAGNIFICENT

CIRCUS MAXIMUS singer extraordinaire Michael Eriksen and finnish producer/guitarist Torsti Spoof (LEVERAGE) have decided to join forces together in a new band project under “The Magnificent” monicker. Other musicians scheduled to appear on the album include Kalle Torniainen of Brother Firetribe on drums and Pekka Lampinen of Leverage on bass.

Songwriting is well underway and sees contributions also from Pekka Heino (BROTHER FIRETRIBE, LEVERAGE), Tomppa Nikulainen (BROTHER FIRETRIBE), Tuomas Heikkinen (LEVERAGE) and Sami Hyde and others. Soundwise the album will sound like a cross between the heavier approach of Leverage with the hooks and melodies of Brother Firetribe. The recording will be completed during the winter, with Frontiers looking to release the debut album after the summer 2010.



OUTLOUD

Outloud announce the release of their second video clip “Tonite” (www.youtube.com/frontiersrecords), which was directed by Bob Katsionis for the Progressive Vision Group.

In December 2009 the band completed their first 6 successful headline shows in Greece which was supported by Jack Daniel’s. The content and concept of “Tonite” is based on the tours footage on and off stage and simply shows the energy on stage, character and fun the band has!

Outloud will soon announce their touring schedule for 2010 and plans for their second album. Their highly acclaimed first CD and video clip of their hit single “We Run” was released by Frontiers Records on August 28th in Europe, September 15th in North America and September 30th in Japan and has received outstanding reviews from the international press and fans. Both clips were directed by Bob Katsionis, who owns his own video production company Progressive Vision Group. Bob also directed Firewind’s “Head up high» and the new video of Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris’ daughter Lauren Harris.



WINGER

WINGER announced the second leg of the European tour dates :

19/03/10 Leknes, Norway - Lekneshallen (small sports arena)
20/03/10 Norway/Denmark - Rock the Boat
22/03/10 Bristol, England - Academy 2
23/03/10 Portmouth, England - Wedgewood Rooms
24/03/10 Manchester, England - Academy 3
26/03/10 Dudley, England - JB's
27/03/10 Belfast, Northern Ireland - Spring & Airbrake
28/03/10 Glasgow, Scotland - Cathouse
30/03/10 Newcastle, England - Academy 2
31/03/10 Leeds, England - Rio's
02/04/10 Sheffield, England - Corporation
03/04/10 Nottingham, England - Rock City
04/04/10 London, England - Islington Academy
06/04/10 Bochum, Germany - Matrix
07/04/10 Berlin, Germany - Columbia Club
08/04/10 Munich, Germany - Backstage
10/04/10 Achaffenburg, Germany - Colos Saal

In related news Kip Winger and Reb Beach have recently recorded their participation to THAT METAL SHOW on VH1. The show will be aired on April 3rd 2010 at 11.00 PM.



BRUCE KULICK

BRUCE KULICK third solo album “BK3” released in Europe on January 29th on Frontiers is getting very good responses from press and fans. It is now possible to enjoy Bruce Kulick’s own album presentation following this link on the Frontiers Records Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/frontiersrecords



GIANT

Giant have launched the band’s new official website at www.gianttheband.com and the new myspace page www.myspace.com/gianttheband2010

It is possible to watch the band’s videoclip of Promise Land the single off the new album which is set to be released on February 26th in Europe and March 9th in the USA.


RICK SPRINGFIELD

Rick Springfield has confirmed the following tour dates in Europe in the summer 2010.
June 11 Sweden Rock Festival - Solvesborg, Sweden
June 12 Rockefeller Music Hall - Oslo, Norway
June 13 Weingarten Open Air Festival - Weingarten, Germany

In related news RICK SPRINGFIELD will re-release in Europe on Frontiers Records his last hit album “Venus In Overdrive” with the addition of the “Live in Rockford” DVD on February 26th 2010. Perfect companion for this release is the treasure chest of RICK SPRINGFIELD / JEFF SILVERMAN "From the Vault", a release which includes some rare and unreleased demos from Grammy-Award-Winner Rick Springfield and veteran producer, engineer, songwriter, and lead-guitar player from his first touring band, Jeff Silverman.



WORK OF ART

Swedish Melodic Rock band WORK OF ART is well underway in the recording of the highly anticipated secondo album. Almost all the songs are now recorded and the band is planning to start the mixing sessions during february for a release pencilled for late summer 2010.



MELODIC ROCK FANZINE

Frontiers Records is proud to present the new issue of MELODIC ROCK FANZINE. The 36th release of our successful magazine is available for free all over the world through record shops, mailorders and every fine dealer carrying the Frontiers Records releases.

This new issue includes reviews and interviews of Giant, Keel, The Murder Of My Sweet, Sora, Angels Of Babylon, Brian Howe, The Fire, Jon Oliva’s Pain, Orden Ogan, Heavenly, Rick Springfield / Jeff Silverman, Stage Dolls, Wig Wam, Bruce Kulick... and more!

Electronic readable version of the magazine is available on the Frontiers official site: www.frontiers.it

Eisenwahn Festival 2010

This years edition of the Eisenwahn Festival will take place on the weekend of the 30th and 31st July in Obersinn (Bavaria). The ticket pre-sale will start in March - the first bands – (including the festival-headliner and the co-headliner of Saturday) are already booked.

Actual billing:

DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER (GER) (Festival-Headliner, Samstag)
ILLDISPOSED (DEN) (Co-Headliner, Samstag)
ABROGATION (GER)
EPICEDIUM (GER)
FINAL BREATH (GER)
FORPORGENT (GER)
GRIND INC. (GER)
GUTTED (HU)
KATALEPSY (RUS)
NEW BORN HATE (GER)
VOICE OF REVENGE (GER)

And here the ticket-prices for this year:

combi-ticket Eisenwahn 2010 pre-sale: 34,00€
combi-ticket Eisenwahn 2010 box office: 40,00€
day-ticket Eisenwahn 2010 Friday: 19,99€ (only box office)
day-ticket Eisenwahn 2010 Saturday: 24,00€ (only box office)

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JOE SATRIANI: "Live In Paris: I Just Wanna Rock" Out Now

NEW LIVE CD & DVD COLLECTION
LIVE IN PARIS: I JUST WANNA ROCK
Veteran guitar legend Joe Satriani, one of the world’s most renowned instrumental artists, recorded Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock on May 27, 2008 at The Grand Rex Theater in Paris, France. The brand new live two-disc CD and DVD is out today through Epic Records.



This very special recording captures Satriani’s stirring performance with memorable songs such as, “Surfing With The Alien”, “Flying In A Blue Dream”, along with recent hits like “Super Colossal” and “I Just Wanna Rock.” The quality of music by the 15-time Grammy nominee is unquestionable, yet the extraordinary editing and artful stage lighting makes this Satriani “live” DVD a pleasure for the new viewer, as well as the long-time fan. The Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock DVD will also include a very special bonus in-depth interview with Satriani as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.



Watch the interview trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnHoYg57Tzk



Enter the "I Just Wanna Rock Paris" Trivia Sweepstakes: http://web.epicrecords.com/satrianisweepstakes/

TRAUMA presents new song from upcoming album

Long running Polish death metal combo Trauma have made new song “Cortex Deformation” available for streaming at their Myspace site (www.myspace.com/traumaprofile). This song comes from new album „Archetype Of Chaos” which will be released in March 2010 via Witching Hour Productions/Plastic Head. This is the first new stuff from Trauma since “Neurotic Mass” that hit the stores in 2007.

This is the final tracklist of „Archetype Of Chaos”:

1. Intro ( White Architect)
2. Cortex Deformation
3. A Dying World
4. War Machine
5. The Slime
6. The Truth Murder
7. Tabula Rasa
8. Portrait Of The Lies
9. Destruction Of The Demented World

The recording of „Archetype Of Chos” started in famous Hertz Studio in January 2009, but final mixes and mastering was done in November. Special guests appearing on the album are Piotr Kopeć (Atrophia Red Sun, Naumachia) and Konrad Ross (Sothoth, Redemptor)

The album will be available in digipak format and as limited LP in February.

Trauma confirmed their appearance as direct support to reunited death metal legend Asphyx at their show in Poland on 27th March (Warsaw, Progresja Club).

CARNIFEX: HELL CHOSE ME

Taking a darker and more blasphemous approach to their already visceral sound, Carnifex will unleash Hell Chose Me on February 16, 2010. Blood curdling screams, guttural growls, double bass fury, and razor-sharp guitar riffs make for sinister and brutal work.

As the follow-up to 2008’s death metal masterpiece The Diseased and The Poisoned, Carnifex’s third album takes aggression to the next level. Influenced by the likes of Cannibal Corpse, Suffocation, and The Black Dahlia Murder, this San Diego quintet really knows how to bring the brutality. Growing in notoriety, Carnifex has been featured in Kerrang, Outburn, and Revolver magazines.



“From when we started to now, a lot has changed. The progression we’ve gone through is staggering. With the confidence we have in this record, we know we will be making new fans. If anybody is expecting Carnifex to lighten it up, better luck next time. Dark, sick, painful – that’s the concept of this album lyrically, and the music brings all of that emotion and puts it right inside your head.” – Vocalist Scott Lewis



Soon to return from the Bonecrusher Fest tour in Europe, Carnifex will begin to annihilate the masses in San Diego, California on March 5 on the Atticus Metal Tour. Join the band for an exclusive Hot Topic meet and greet on February 16 at 5:00 PM at the Galleria at Tyler in Riverside. Preorder the new CD or any Carnifex t-shirt at this location and get a wristband that guarantees the opportunity to meet the band!



For details, visit http://community.hottopic.com/events/ht1-member-exclusive-carnifex-appearing-galleria-tyler



Check out the complete listing of tour dates below.

Bonecrusher Fest - Europe

Feb 2, 2010 Leeds, - , UK @ Rios

Feb 3, 2010 Glasgow, UK @ Garage

Feb 4, 2010 Birmingham, - , UK @ Academy

Feb 5, 2010 London, - , UK @ ULA

Feb 6, 2010 Utrech, NL @ Tivoli



Atticus Metal Tour, North America



Feb 16, 2010 Riverside, CA, US @ Hot Topic @ Galleria Tyler Mall

Mar 5, 2010 San Diego, CA, US @ SOMA

Mar 6, 2010 Pomona, CA, US @ Glasshouse

Mar 8, 2010 Salt Lake City, UT, US @ In The Venue

Mar 9, 2010 Denver, CO, US @ Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom

Mar 11, 2010 Ft. Worth, TX, US @ Ridglea Theater

Mar 12, 2010 San Antonio, TX, US @ White Rabbit

Mar 13, 2010 Houston, TX, US @ Meridian

Mar 16, 2010 Birmingham, AL, US @ Five Points Music Hall

Mar 17, 2010 Orlando, FL, US @ Club Firestone

Mar 18, 2010 Atlanta, GA, US @ The Masquerade

Mar 19, 2010 Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11

Mar 20, 2010 Richmond, VA, US @ The Hat Factory

Mar 21, 2010 Allentown, PA, US @ Crock Rock

Mar 23, 2010 Kettering, OH, US @ The Attic

Mar 24, 2010 Milwaukee, WI, US @ The Rave

Mar 25, 2010 St. Paul, MN, US @ Station 4

Mar 26, 2010 Chicago, IL, US @ House of Blues

Mar 27, 2010 Detroit, MI, US @ Magic Stick

Mar 28, 2010 Cleveland, OH, US @ Peabody's

Mar 29, 2010 Indianapolis, IN, US @ Emerson Theatre

Mar 30, 2010 Albany, NY, US @ Northern Lights

Mar 31, 2010 Toronto, ON, CA @ Opera House

Apr 1, 2010 Montreal, QC, CA @ Tulipe

Apr 2, 2010 Quebec City, QC, CA @ Imperial

Apr 3, 2010 New York, NY, US @ Gramercy Theatre

Apr 4, 2010 Worcester, MA, US @ Palladium



www.victoryrecords.com/carnifex

www.victorypresscenter.com

www.myspace.com/carnifexmetal

WHITE WIZZARD CONFIRMS UK TOUR WITH EDGUY

Los Angeles' traditional metal act WHITE WIZZARD has confirmed a UK tour with German melodic metallers EDGUY.

WHITE WIZZARD will be heading to the UK with EDGUY in March, marking the band's first official UK tour following their first and only UK show at the Earache Records Christmas party in London on December 17th.

WHITE WIZZARD are also set to appear at Hammerfest in Prestatyn, Wales, just two days before kicking off the tour with EDGUY.

WHITE WIZZARD singer Wyatt "The Screaming Demon" Anderson comments:

"We are so excited to be playing the Hammerfest and doing a quick run with Edguy. We have so much respect for all of these bands and just to share the stage with them is a big honor. It's going to be a great experience and a dream come true. We can't wait to give the UK a taste of what we bring live. We look forward to meeting new friends, seeing new fans and tasting the many pints of good English Ale. See you all in a couple of months!"

Catch WHITE WIZZARD live in the UK at the following shows:

WHITE WIZZARD
13.03.10 Prestatyn, Wales - Hammerfest

WHITE WIZZARD w/ EDGUY
15.03.10 Glasgow - Cathouse
16.03.10 Leeds - Rio's
17.03.10 Manchester - Academy 2
19.03.10 Nottingham - The Rescue Rooms
20.03.10 London - O2 Islington Academy

View the official UK tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ww_edguy_2010.jpg

WHITE WIZZARD recently completed a brand new music video for the song "Over the Top", which comes off the band's upcoming debut full-length album of the same name. Check out the funny and light-hearted Wild West-themed video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfnIBnz2_zw

WHITE WIZZARD's debut full-length, OVER THE TOP, is due to be released on February 8th in Europe and March 9th in North America. Pre-order your copy now in Europe at http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_737 or in the USA at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_706

For more WHITE WIZZARD news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard

EVILE REPORTS FROM EUROPEAN TOUR

British thrashers EVILE are currently tearing their way around Europe on a headlining European tour.

The "Infecting Nations" tour has seen EVILE perform a string of shows up and down the UK, with the band now in mainland Europe. Joining EVILE on the tour are American thrashers WARBRINGER and Israel's THE FADING. This is also EVILE's first tour with their new bassist, JOEL GRAHAM, who joined the band following the tragic death of their original bassist, MIKE ALEXANDER.

EVILE lead guitarist OL DRAKE reports from the road:

"The tour is going great. We're getting along brilliantly with Warbringer and The Fading and it's just a general good feeling all around. I'm glad we're out with really friendly people, as I was dubious about going out so soon after our recent tragedy, but it's going good. Myself and Kevill have been playing Street Fighter 2 non-stop. I'm always Ryu, he's always Blanka. It is an epic battle.

"Thank you to everyone who's coming out to the shows, you're really making us feel welcome and happy to be back on stage. Can't wait to play tonight, as the last time we were in Italy was amazing."

Catch EVILE live on the "Infecting Nations" tour in Europe at the following remaining shows:

02.02.10 Milan, Italy - Tunnel
04.02.10 Barcelona, Spain - Be Cool
05.02.10 Madrid, Spain - Ritmo & Compas
06.02.10 Lisbon, Portugal - Cine Teatro Corroios
07.02.10 Irun, Spain - Tunk
09.02.10 Luynes, France - Korigan
10.02.10 Paris, France - Glaz'Art
11.02.10 Weinheim, Germany - Cafe Zentral
12.02.10 Osnabruck, Germany - Bastard Club
13.02.10 Chemnitz, Germany - Talschock
14.02.10 Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
16.02.10 Dudingen, Switzerland - Bad Bonn
17.02.10 Wangen, Germany - Jugendhaus
18.02.10 Nurnberg, Germany - Z-Bau
19.02.10 Copenhagen, Denmark - The Rock
20.02.10 Essen, Germany - Turock

View the official tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/InfectingNations2010.jpg

EVILE's new album, INFECTED NATIONS, is available now worldwide. Get your copy in Europe at http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_669_41 or in the USA at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_669_41

For more EVILE news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/evileuk

SHADOW GALLERY PREMIERE “GOLD DUST” VIDEO-CLIP

American progressive metal giants SHADOW GALLERY are premiering their new video for "Gold Dust" (in its radio edit version) today on the InsideOut Music Youtube channel. The song comes from their new album Digital Ghosts, released October 26th, 2009 via InsideOutMusic in Europe, which features the line-up of Brendt Allman, Carl Cadden-James, Gary Wehrkamp, Joe Nevolo and new addition Brian Ashland. The album shows the group focus their powerful energies on creating a seamless blend of progressive, metal, and symphonic rock. The clip includes both live and location footage and features a cameo by Will Smith Sr. father of movie actor Will Smith. The video, which was filmed by Rick Berk and directed by SHADOW GALLERY bassist Carl Cadden-James, marked an ambitious step into exciting uncharted waters for the band and can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M580kCiIh2M

"We are very excited about having done this and are genuinely pleased with the results. We were surrounded by extremely talented people during production and had a blast doing it", states Cadden-James. "The song ‘Gold Dust’ was the perfect vehicle for our first video and I think it's nice to be able to introduce Brian as a vocalist visually beyond his vocal performance on the CD".

The lyrical story is played out by model Heather Anthony and displays a very human side of the band that explores the emotional complexities of both desire and heartache and should resonate with almost anyone who has ever loved. SHADOW GALLERY has transitioned very comfortably from just an aural experience to the visual artistic expression that their music is so well suited.

This news comes on top of their announcement that SHADOW GALLERY will be performing live in concert on the 2010 Triton Power Cruise. It will be the first live performance for the band, where they will join the stage with Evergrey, Jon Oliva's Pain and many more from April 30th - May 3rd, 2010. You can check out more information on the cruise here: http://www.tritonpowercruise.com



For more information, please visit:

http://www.shadowgallery.com
http://www.myspace.com/officialshadowgallery
http://www.insideout.de
http://www.myspace.com/insideoutlabel
http://www.youtube.com/InsideOutMusicTV
http://www.myspace.com/insideoutamerica

Follow Shadow Gallery at: http://www.twitter.com/shadowgallerymu

HE OCEAN announce upcoming album title and track listing

THE OCEAN announce upcoming album title and track listing, reveal details about upcoming 2 albums
The Ocean s upcoming albums are going to be entitled Heliocentric and Anthropocentric. They are due for April and October 2010 releases.

The concept at the base of both albums is a critique of Christianity from different philosophical and personal angles.

While the songs, art and lyrics of Heliocentric tell the story of the rise of the heliocentric world view and its effects on Christian belief from medieval times to Darwin and Dawkins, "Anthropocentric" challenges the views of creationists and other modern fundamentalists who still believe that the earth is at the center of the universe.

The tracklisting of Heliocentric is as follows:

1. Shamayim
2. Firmament
3. The First Commandment of the Luminaries
4. Ptolemy Was Wrong
5. Metaphysics of the Hangman
6. Catharsis of a Heretic
7. Swallowed by the Earth
8. Epiphany
9. The Origin of Species
10. The Origin of God

Musically, Heliocentric covers the largest range of dynamics and styles to date: "There are a few really calm songs with mainly piano and vocals, as well as some crushing heavy tunes. There is a very special atmosphere to it that pervades the album", comments guitarist Jonathan Nido.

"Our new vocalist Loic Rossetti has immensely widenened the musical spectrum of this band and there are some songs on the album that even those people who have conceived of this band as being unpredictable and daring would have never imagined", adds Robin Staps. "But this is exactly what makes it a 150% The Ocean album".

Heliocentric" continues where the Proterozoic half of the Precambrian album left off, with dense, epic songs and big orchestrations. Anthropocentric is going to be a bit more straight forward rocking and technical, whilst tapping the full dynamic range from acoustic pieces to eclectic heaviness as well.

The albums were mainly recorded in the mountainous isolation of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the highest city of Europe. The band decided to record and mix the album with the band's house sound engineer Julien Fehlmann: "We wanted to be in control of every single detail, and we have an amazing studio at hand here. Soundwise this is by far the best-sounding album we have done to date".

The lyrics and snippets of every song of the album can be previewed at:

http://www.theoceancollective.com/heliocentric
http://www.myspace.com/theoceancollective

Destrage: new album coming soon

After the incredible feedback got for their debut album "Urban Being", Italy's Destrage renewed the deal with Coroner Records for the release of their second album scheduled before summer 2010. The album, presented as an hypnotic trip from death metal borderlines to the alternative and experimental music ones, features an incredible technical approach and has been produced, mixed and mastered by Ettore Rigotti at The Metal House Studio (Disarmonia Mundi, Slowmotion Apocalypse, Stigma).

Further infos and more details on the album soon.

For more information about the band click here: http://www.coronerrecords.net/index.php?method=section&id=228

Six Magics: live video of "Behind The Sorrow"

Chilean metallers Six Magics present their first video taken from new album entitled "Behind The Sorrow" scheduled on February 15th 2010 via Coroner Records: a live version of the title track.

The video of "Behind The Sorrow" can be seen at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWx7YduuL1A

After the amazing success got in South America with their previous album and their promotional tours with bands like Nightwish, Blind Guardian and Rhapsody Of Fire, the female fronted quintet is ready to overrun all the other countries with their new amazing album, recorded, mixed and engineered by the legendary multi-platinum producer David Prater, the man behind the console for albums like "Images And Words" and "A Change Of Seasons" by Dream Theater.
"Behind The Sorrow" is described as an heavy metal album with classic influences and prog shades, full of epic and orchestral moments, played with a modern and actual attitude.

Six Magics - Behind The Sorrow

A video trailer of the forthcoming album "Behind The Sorrow" can be seen at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVka85sli-k

Mortal Sin's updates : Mick Sultana leaves the band

Sorry I haven't been up here in a while
Category: Friends
To all our fans,

Sorry I have not been on here in a while, it's been a busy couple of months since we got back from our South American tour, which was very satisfying but incredibly hard. Many thanks to all the metalheads who came to our shows, you made us feel very welcome and supported our music way more than we could have ever imagined. Thank you. To all the organisers, promoters and townfolk, we really appreciate all the work you put into making the tour a success for Mortal Sin. We certainly hope we can make our way back to your beautiful countries again sometime soon!

2010 arrived and Mortal Sin decided it was about fucking time we got our arses into gear and started writing some songs for a new album. We are notoriously slow writers, but many of you who may have heard the new song "Deny" that we have been road testing at our shows, will agree that we could be onto something special here. Like many thrash bands we feel strongly about our thrash roots and want to create an album of pure thrash. If we could combine Kreator's "Hordes of Chaos", Testament's "Formation of the Damnation" and Overkill's newie "Ironbound" into a huge melting pot, that would be the kind of album we wanna make!!

Unfortunately though our great friend and Maestro guitarist Mick Sultana has decided to call it a day, citing personal reasons for his decision to leave the band. We love you like a brother Mick and we've had some awesome shows with you, we wish you the best for whatever you choose to do. Your songs will be in the heads of our fans for a long long time to come. Fucking legend!!

FEAR FACTORY: Video Premiere Online Today

The anticipated first video from FEAR FACTORY's forthcoming album Mechanize premieres today at Roxwel.com. “Fear Campaign” was directed by the team of Ian McFarland and Mike Pecci for Boston-based, Emmy nominated Killswitch Productions. The clip was filmed in Los Angeles with additional photographic elements and all post production completed in Boston.

The direct link to view “Fear Campaign” is http://www.roxwel.com/player/fearfactoryfearcampaign.html

In a recent interview with Revolver Magazine McFarland and Pecci revealed details about the video’s themes and creation. “Burton (C. Bell, vocalist) is an extremely creative person and he had some very specific visuals in mind,” says Pecci. “He said that he wanted to bombard the audience with rapid images that supported his lyrics. His direction was ‘fast and intense with loads of subliminal images and symbols.’ With that, Ian and I went to the drawing board and started our normal process of deconstructing an idea and rebuilding it from the ground up.”

“Our goal was to make a video that was inspired by all those really cool stock footage '90s music videos, but rather than using stock footage of the atrocities of the world, we decided to shrink those things down to single images and objects that can be identified as the tools used to create those problems,” adds McFarland.

“Fear Campaign” is the second single from Mechanize. The song impacted metal radio three weeks ago topping FMQB and CMJ’s new artist entries. The song follows the already successful path of “Powershifter,” the first single which has had over 400,000 online plays since its introduction in mid-November. Together both singles have cemented FEAR FACTORY in the Top 10 of metal radio airplay long before Mechanize impacts as a full album this coming week, simultaneous with the album’s February 9 release date. Key radio stations, including Northern New Jersey’s WSOU, Chicago’s Rebel Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio are already showing substantial support of the record.

Mechanize features the highly reported reconciliation of vocalist Burton C. Bell with original guitarist Dino Cazares. Along with bassist Byron Stroud (Strapping Young Lad) and journeyman drummer Gene Hoglan (Dethlok, Strapping Young Lad), the album also welcomes back the involvement of keyboardist/producer Rhys Fulber (Front Line Assembly). BraveWords.com says, “combining just the right elements of their own past, present and future, with Mechanize, FEAR FACTORY has achieved instant excitement and an immediate adrenaline boost. In a word: essential.”

Austin-based Roxwel.com runs the Internet’s leading Rock, Metal and Indie music video site for today’s hottest major-label and independent artists. In addition to music videos, Roxwel boasts an extensive catalog of original productions featuring local and touring artists,live performances and interviews, along with coverage of several nationally renowned music festivals.

Killswitch Productions is owned by director/producer Ian McFarland. McFarland with partner Mike Pecci have directed videos for Meshuggah, Agnostic Front, Sick of It All, All That Remains and God Forbid. Prior to filming “Fear Campaign,” Killswitch Productions completed work on Meshuggah’s concert film, Alive.

http://www.myspace.com/fearfactory
http://www.candlelightrecordsusa.com

RAM & Tankard Live in Germany

RAM is confirmed for the 'Air Axes Metal Night IV'
@ Sandernäckerhalle in Steinenbronn, Germany on
October 2nd, 2010. Also on the bill are German
beer thrashers TANKARD.

More info to be found here:

http://www.myspace.com/air.axes.metal.club

http://www.air-axes.de

http://www.myspace.com/rammetal

Threshold release Supermassive Black Hole as single

Threshold's cover of the Muse song Supermassive Black Hole is out now as a digital single. The b-side is Slipstream (vocoder version).

Commented Threshold keyboard player Richard West: "Supermassive Black Hole was such a huge hit for Muse, it's become a modern classic and it's still in the top ten of the U.K. rock charts after 150 weeks! I hope Muse enjoy Threshold's reworking of their song; we've stayed fairly true to the original but with some added Threshold heaviness."

The cover version was originally released as a bonus track on the special edition digipack version of Dead Reckoning, but has only now been made available as a full digital release.

# Listen to Threshold's Supermassive Black Hole on MySpace http://www.myspace.com/threshold

# Buy Threshold's Supermassive Black Hole on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/supermassive-black-hole-single/id348701995

New Crionics track online

"Scapegoat" - a new track from the upcoming EP "N.O.I.R" had been posted on the band's myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/crionics "N.O.I.R." will be out right before the summer this year.

Creative Music - the band's management - will soon announce whom Crionics is going to sign a deal with for the release of its next albums.

The band will soon start working on the full-length album. The recording session is being planned for July / August this year. The new album's premiere will be backed up by strong concerts promotion not only in Poland and Europe!

In April the band is heading for the Polish tour along with Rotting Christ and Lost Soul to present a few tracks from the upcoming EP "N.O.I.R". Dates and other bands below:


Aealo Tour 2010

ROTTING CHRIST, LOST SOUL, CRIONICS, NAUMACHIA, STRANDHOGG


15.04.2010 (POL) Białystok / Gwint

16.04.2010 (POL) Lublin / Graffiti

17.04.2010 (POL) Rzeszów / Pod Palmą

18.04.2010 (POL) Kraków / Loch Ness

19.04.2010 (POL) Katowice / Mega Club

20.04.2010 (POL) Wrocław / Madness

21.04.2010 (POL) Łódź / Dekompresja

22.04.2010 (POL) Bydgoszcz / Estrada

23.04.2010 (POL) Szczecin / Słowianin

24.04.2010 (POL) Gdynia / Ucho

25.04.2010 (POL) Poznań / Blue Note



For more info check out these pages: www.myspace.com/crionics www.creative-music.pl www.massive-music.pl

ASTRIAAL - ANATOMY OF THE INFINITE

After a nigh on seven year recording silence ASTRIAAL are now poised to return with their sophomore album entitled 'Anatomy of the Infinite'. This next opus is due to be released in the Autumn of 2010 for the southern equatorial territories via Australian label Obsidian Records. Sounding strikingly different to their previous debut full length 'Renascent Misanthropy' in production, tone and song structure. Recorded at various studios within Australia and mixed at Mølla Lydstudio [Norway] with Knut Magne Valle [Arcturus], 'Anatomy of the Infinite' resonates with a more primeval, organic musicality throughout. Featuring eight tracks comprising of haunting and dissonant passages interwoven with moments of epic black metal grandeur, 'Anatomy of the Infinite' will indeed satiate the needs of those ardent adherents that have been anticipating the next chapter in the ASTRIAAL sonic landscape. The reprisal looms...


Anatomy of the Infinite Tracklist:

01. Blessed Are The Dead
02. Visceral Incarnate
03. 'Neath The Bones Of Salvation
04. Ad Interim
05. The Scars Of Aberration
06. Foundations In Flesh
07. Relinquishment Of The Stars
08. ...For The Day Will Come

Astriaal will be previewing tracks from their forthcoming opus at their return show in Brisbane on February 19th, and a track from the recording, 'Foundations In Flesh', can be heard at ASTRIAAL's Myspace page....

http://www.myspace.com/astriaal1
http://www.obsidianrecords.com/

Grave digger - SONGWRITING......

"Hi everybody,

last weekend, we've been at the TLC studio, Cologne /Pulheim to put down the first song ideas of the upcoming album. Holy shit, what a blast! Although we only got the first compositions on the list, you can imagine the direction of the songs. Let's call it TYPICAL GRAVE DIGGER!

Once again you'll get the full monty, but spiced with some tiny little finesse. After all that stress within the last year, finally we had the chance to leave the ballast behind and rock it off our chest. Axel and Jens put down some awesome riff ideas, which will be hammered to real hot steel within the next 3 months.

At the middle of May, we'll be at the Principal studio once again, let the Resetti Brothers (never change a winning team) produce the new album.

All you fans out there will get what you want us to do and for what you loved and kept faith with us.

According to the motto: "THE CLANS WILL RISE AGAIN"
Metal On
Chris, Jens, Axel, Stefan and HP"

ORDER OF ENNEAD TO FILM MUSIC VIDEO

Floridian extreme metallers, ORDER OF ENNEAD will film a new music video during the middle of this month for "The Concept of Our Existence," the ripping opening track off of their upcoming sophomore release, AN EXAMINATION OF BEING. The video plans to match the great intensity and large complexities of the song. Considering that ORDER OF ENNEAD is one of the deepest and most thoughtful metal acts around, that is no easy task. Perhaps that is why vocalist/guitarist, Kevin Quirion and his Largo, FL-based company, Advanced Media will handle all directorial and production duties for the shoot. Knowing the great care that Quirion takes with his work, the video will undoubtedly let the viewer experience the song on a much heightened level - the way it was meant to be experienced.

Kevin Quirion remarks on "The Concept of Our Extinction:"

"Can't wait to get started on the filming of our first video. I've been working on a very detailed treatment for the video this past week. The idea of the song and video is man's struggle to understand his own existence and the eventual acceptance of mortality. This is an on going lyrical theme throughout the album. We're going capture this visually and make it really special."

ORDER OF ENNEAD recently finished recording their next album, AN EXAMINATION OF BEING with producer, Mark Lewis (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, ALL THAT REMAINS) at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, FL. The album is due for release on April 20th.

Here is the track listing for AN EXAMINATION OF BEING:

01. The Concept of Our Extinction
02. The Scriptures of Purification
03. Lies Upon the Lips of Judas
04. This Mortal Journey
05. ...In the Mirror
06. An Examination of Being
07. Conduits to Eternity
08. A Portal to Rapture
09. A Betrayal of Self

ORDER OF ENNEAD lead guitarist John Li comments: "So what can I say about this new album? In my honest opinion, it's much heavier and darker than our self-titled debut, more cohesive, thematic, melodic, but not completely over the top. In a nutshell, the works. To me, the songs sound totally different than the demos and I was blown away after the songs began to take form. They sound BIG."

Watch a behind-the-scenes video of ORDER OF ENNEAD in the studio at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s7QS3qwhDM

Watch drummer Steve Asheim recording the drums for a track titled "This
Mortal Journey" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xj7E9AEIPI

Watch a live performance of the brand new track, "This Mortal Journey" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSgQrwFm1zs

ORDER OF ENNEAD's self-titled debut album is out now worldwide and consists
of 11 tracks of blasting death metal intensity, mixed with touches of black
metal melodrama. Get your limited edition copy with bonus DVD in the USA at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_126

For more ORDER OF ENNEAD news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/orderofennead

THE BINARY CODE Check In From the Road

New Jersey progressive death metal outfit THE BINARY CODE are currently pounding the pavement with Relapse tech-thrashers Revocation and French experimentalists Hypno5e on the 2010 Metal As Art Tour, and took some time out of their hectic schedule to check in from the road.

Guitarist Jesse Zuretti writes,

“We've just rounded the turnpoint to begin our trek back east! From the very start of tour we knew we were going to have a good time.

As I'm sure some of you may have heard, we were in a pretty bad van accident just a few days into the tour. The guy whom hit us was found responsible in full for the accident, and rightfully so. Nevertheless, our drummer, Umar (along with our wizardly manager), pulled it together and found a way for us to continue the tour in a minivan rental. If I might add, we also would've been homebound if it weren't for Hypno5e and Revocation sharing gear and stow space.

So, we get asked, " What were your favorite places to play so far?". I think we can all attest to Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, San Francisco, CA, and Seattle, WA being extraordinarily fun to play and visit. Brett (bass) was stoked on the miniature halfpipe at the Boise, ID venue, Gustos. Personally, I was most excited for Kuma’s Corner in Chicago. I had the Goblin Cock burger, which was outrageous.

Aside from a few setbacks with van issues, local inhabitants incoherently trying to fight nearly a dozen of us for no apparent reason, and crazy weather/terrain, we've had more than a blast. We've been very surprised at the amount of people whom bought the album coming out to see us.

We definitely feel very close to the guys in Revocation and Hypno5e at this point. We're all having the time of our lives playing music every night to people all across the country. We definitely foresee pursuing this as far as we can. This became evident when we realized we have less than two weeks until we're home, and we don't want to be back yet!

Come out and rage with us!”



Check out the remaining tour dates for the Metal As Art Tour below, and be sure to stop by the official Metal As Art MySpace page http://myspace.com/metalasart for more info!

02/03 - Nashville, TN - The Muse

02/04 - Cincinnati, OH - Dirty Jacks

02/05 - Baltimore, MD - Otto Bar

02/06 - Trenton, NJ - The Championship

02/07 – Boston, MA – Unit II (w/Revocation, Hypno5e, Ramming Speed)


THE BINARY CODE has taken its jaw-dropping live show on the road in support of Between the Buried and Me, Job for a Cowboy, Necrophagist and The Black Dahlia Murder in the past, and plans on hitting the road hard this coming spring and summer. A series of dates have been lined up with New York heavy-hitters Tiger Flowers in May and June, as well as a show supporting recent Roadrunner shredders Mutiny Within on May 15 in Brooklyn, New York.

Hour of Penance : Paradogma Out March 30th 2010

The long awaited fourth record from the Italian death machine!

HOUR OF PENANCE are poised to strike & devastate the ears of the loyal disciples of death metal once more with a merciless master class in brutality entitled 'Paradogma' brought into inception at the legendary 16th Cellar Studios and mastered at the Hertz Studios in Poland. Unleashing a likely tour de force in maniacal death metal brutality, a celebration of music in it's darkest and most inhuman form, HOUR OF PENACE have ascended to an even greater height of precision savagery. ‘Paradogma’ will be out worldwide March 30th on Unique Leader Records and in Australia via Stomp.
Artwork by Gyula Havancsak.

Tracklist
1.Paradogma
2.Thousands of Christs
3. The Woeful Eucharesty
4.Malevolence of the righteous
5.Caged into Falsehood
6.Incestuous dynasty of Worms
7.Adversary of Bigotry
8.Incontrovertible Doctrines
9.Spiritual Ravishment
10.Apotheosis

NEW TRACK ‘PARADOGMA’ ONLINE NOW!!!

www.myspace.com/hourofpenance



"We thought it was time to give you a shot of the new album and we decided to post track 1 "Paradogma". Why we've chosen this track? Because we think that it describes best the new and darker mood behind the new album. This obviously doens't mean that the new album will sound just like this track. "Paradogma" is the most varied album weve done so far, and each track will have his own personality still being coherent to the overall sound of the new album. We've added so many elements to our music that this track..it's just a little preview. We hope you'll enjoy the new song, and to be you sure you'll do, you can find by clicking in the link below, a high quality mp3 of it.

Link : http://www.hourofpenance.net/HourOfPenance_Paradogma.mp3

Fans, brace yourselves for an imminent aural implosion. Hour Of Penance are here to deliver death metal into the next decade. Pre-orders available now!

Eternal Descent Comic Book Pre-Sales Now Available

IDW Publishing's Eternal Descent Comic Book Pre-Sales Now Available. Gothic comic book series featuring metal bands and guitarists offers pre-order sales

London, UK - IDW Publishing is offering pre-order sales for the first issue of the Gothic comic book series Eternal Descent available at numerous web sites. The first official Eternal Descent issue hits retailers' shelves March 31st, 2010.
The comic book series is inspired by the music of and features cameos from a host of metal bands and guitarists including Atreyu, God Forbid, Static X, and Firewind, among others.

Orders can be placed for home delivery at the following retailers:

Things From Another World (California-Global): http://www.tfaw.com/Comics/Profile/Eternal-Descent-1___358654

Global: http://www.estrellamtcomics.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=JAN100996

Texas: http://www.mmcomics.com/catalog.aspx?Search=eternal%20descent&SearchTitle=1&SearchStoryText=0

Virginia: http://www.collectorsworldstore.com/jan100996.html

Massachusetts: http://heavyink.com/title/5804-Eternal-Descent

USA Mail Order: http://danscomics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=137_184&products_id=12339

France: http://www.comicseurope.com/eternal-descent-1.html

More retailers TBA.

Issue one kicks off the series by introducing Llexi Leon’s original characters and sets the stage for their epic battle. Metal bands God Forbid, Atreyu, Firewind, and Static X, among others, will appear in issue two and onward, with corresponding interviews included in each comic.

A high definition animated trailer is available for viewing at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVPAwvHZaTc.

Additional samples of the Eternal Descent comic book artwork are available for viewing at http://tinyurl.com/ybpsgle.

Leon began making noise in London, England in 2005. His highly intricate guitar style exhibits the many influences corralled to create his intense sound - from classical, flamenco, electronica, and ambient genres to the more prominent genres of rock and metal. All of these genres infused to one, Leon has built a cinematic metal fantasia with his music, which has branched out to a comic book series. His main aspirations are bringing stories to life through escapism.

Leon utilizes everyday events and his vivid imagination to drive him to create more avenues for his multimedia enterprise. To prove its tangibility, Leon, who is responsible for the basic concept artwork, storyboards, and character design/creation, has assembled a team of artists through Space Goat Productions, including:
~ Jason Metcalf on pencils and inks, and a driving force behind detailing the Eternal Descent world, who previously worked on The Darkness and Magdelina.
~ David Rivera will begin inking over Jason’s pencils from issue two and beyond, while Javier Tartaglia and Joel Chua, both veterans of many Marvel and DC comics titles, provide stunning colors.

Leon also began his own production company, Incendium Records, to release his first concept album “Losing Faith” and the EP “The Phantom of the Opera.” This fulfilled Leon's dream of having all Eternal Descent media developed with the highest standards under one roof. Leon recently began recording his third CD release with producer Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, KISS) at the helm.

An ongoing list of additional retailers is located at http://www.eternaldescent.com/events/eternal-descent-1-hits-stores-worldwide

To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook or visit www.comicshoplocator.com

Eternal Descent endorses ESP Guitars, Ovation Guitars, Kahler Tremolos, Ernie Ball Strings, DiMarzio Pickups, Marshall Amplifiers, Digitech Effects, and Coffin Case.

http://www.eternaldescent.com
http://www.myspace.com/eternaldescent
http://www.idwpublishing.com


About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renown for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro's The Transformers and G.I. JOE, Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; the BBC's Doctor Who; and television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studios; and is the print publisher for ComicMix.

IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.

DARK TRANQUILLITY Kick Off North American Tour

Swedish melodic death metal pioneers DARK TRANQUILLITY make their much anticipated return to North America this week kicking off the worldwide touring cycle for their new opus, We Are The Void, which is set for a March 9th U.S. release. The group will join mighty Killswitch Engage and The Devil Wears Prada for this trek, so head over now to their newly revamped MySpace page (www.myspace.com/dtofficial) to view their entire tour itinerary and stream the blistering new tracks, “At The Point of Ignition” and “Dream Oblivion.”

Mikael Stanne (vocals) further describes his excitement over the upcoming tour: “We are really excited to come back to the states. This tour with Killswitch Engage and The Devil Wears Prada will be the perfect way to kick off this new album of ours. We are looking forward to premiering the new material in front of the many new and uninitiated, as well as our devoted and awesome fans. This will be the start of a long string of tours that we will be doing for this album. We feel that these new songs are some of the strongest material that we've ever written and we are dying to tour the hell out this album! See you in the front row.”

To follow the creation of this superb melodic death metal opus Anders Björler (The Haunted, At The Gates) filmed a detailed studio report series, which can all be found at the link below. Episodes one through five are up now, so check it out at the link below!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4T3lBOGIW4

Fates Warning to Sweden Rock classic "Parallels" lineup

Fates Warning, along with Queensrÿche and Dream Theater, are the most important pioneers in the history of prog metal. The band was formed in Hartford, Connecticut in 1983 and has released ten studio albums since 1984. The most successful one is "Parallels" from 1991, recorded by the band's classic line-up: guitarists Jim Matheos and Frank Aresti, bassist Joe DiBiase, drummer Mark Zonder and vocalist Ray Alder. This line-up effectively disbanded in 1996, but will nonetheless be just the one performing at Fates Warning's SRF-debut in 2010. In other words, "Eye to Eye", "Point of View", "We Only Say Goodbye" and the other fan-faves will be performed by all their original creators - no fan of melodic, professional and exciting metal should miss this opportunity.


Confirmed bands so far (out of a total of 60+):

Slayer (Us)
Bachman & Turner (Can)
Only show in Scandinavia
W.A.S.P. (Us)
Rick Springfield (Aus/Us)
Danzig (Us)
Opeth (S)
Ratt (Us)
Y&T (Us)
Fates Warning (Us)
Suicidal Tendencies (Us)
Nazareth (Uk)
Magnum (Uk)
Saga (Can)
Sabaton (S)
D-A-D (DK)
Mother's Finest (Us)
Stratovarius (Fin)
Behemoth (Pl)
Unisonic (D)
Steel Panther (Us)
Watain (S)
Aldo Nova (Can)
Alestorm (Uk)
Anvil (Can)
Raven (Uk)
Bigelf (Us)
Jorn (N)

Tickets on sale now at: www.swedenrock.com

CREATURE WITH THE ATOM BRAIN: Release "Transylvania"

TOUR WITH ALICE IN CHAINS TO START IN VANCOUVER
PERFORMANCE CONFIRMED AT THIS YEAR’S SXSW

Creature With The Atom Brain is thrilled to announce that TRANSYLVANIA will be released tomorrow, February 2nd via The End Records. Marking the band’s North American debut, Creature With The Atom Brain landed an impressive thirteen-date slot opening for Alice In Chains, which also kicks off tomorrow at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver.

Mixed by Chris Goss (Queens Of The Stone Age, Masters Of Reality) and including appearances by Mark Lanegan, TRANSYLVANIA showcases the band’s blend of psychedelia, garage rock, and hypnotizing grooves, while also combining African rhythms, making this album a striking standout from most contemporary independent music. Q Magazine gave the album 4 out of 5 stars and went on to say “long endorsed by Josh Homme, these Belgians’ stoner/psych credentials are impeccable even before Mark Lanegan and Chris Goss signed up for this sublimely lysergic release.”

Creature With The Atom Brain will also make their debut at this year’s SXSW, playing at The End Record’s showcase on Thursday, March 18th at The Ale House. More details to follow.



Download the MP3 for "I Rise The Moon" (approved for posting):

http://release.theplatform.com/content.select?pid=YJGGhpemErQAo1hPfQh9gvCOhGc_vATV&UserName=Unknown

www.myspace.com/creaturewiththeatombrain


Tour Dates with Alice In Chains:



February 2nd Orpheum Theater, Vancouver, BC

February 4th Paramount Theater, Seattle, WA

February 5th Paramount Theater, Seattle, WA

February 6th Salem Armory, Salem, OR

February 8th Knitting Factory, Boise, ID

February 10th Knitting Factory, Reno, NV

February 11th Fox Theater, Oakland, CA

February 13th Palladium, Los Angeles, CA

February 17th Dodge Theatre, Phoenix, AZ

February 19th Fillmore, Denver, CO

February 21st Midland Theatre, Kansas City, MO

February 22nd Pageant, St Louis, MO

February 23rd Louisville Palace, Louisville, KY

SXSW:

March 18th The Ale House (The End Records Showcase) Austin, TX

TRANSYLVANIA track listing:

I Rise the Moon
The Color of Sundown
Something Is Wrong
Transylvania
Lonely Night (Featuring Mark Lanegan)
Spinnin' the Black Hole
Darker Than a Dungeon
Sound of Confusion
Make Noise
The Lonesome Whistle
Is That Lady Sniff? (Bonus Track)

Behemoth s Nergal talks about new Signature Series Guitar

Enter to Win Nergal s Signature Series HEX-7 Guitar from ESP, a Limited Edition Affliction Behemoth T-Shirt, & Metal Blade Records Pillage T-Shirt!

Metal Blade TV (MBtv) recently caught up with Behemoth main man Nergal while the band was on the road headlining the Evangelia Amerika Tour and talked to the vocalist/guitarist about his custom, signature series guitar now available through ESP Guitars. Check out the following video footage to see what Nergal has to say about his new Signature Series HEX-7 Guitar and head over to Metal Blade s site to enter the Evangelia Amerika Tour Contest brought to you by FANGORIA Magazine http://fangoria.com/ for your chance to win a Signature Series HEX-7 Guitar of your very own.

Fans can enter the Evangelia Amerika Contest HERE http://www.metalblade.com/behemoth/ for a chance to win vocalist/guitarist Nergal s signature series HEX-7 guitar from ESP, a limited edition Affliction BEHEMOTH T-Shirt, and a Metal Blade Records Pillage T-Shirt.

VIDEO: Nergal talks about his ESP HEX-7 signature guitar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgshI3LRPd8

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Cradle To Grave Frontman Rushed To Hospital

New CRADLE TO GRAVE Frontman Rushed To Hospital In Critical Condition After Contracting H1N1 Virus....

On January 23rd, 2010 new Cradle To Grave vocalist/bassist Donavan "Demon" Mason was rushed to Vancouver’s UBC Hospital after he was unresponsive to his family attempting to wake him up. Mason is blind and suffers from advanced diabetes, which can cause his immune system to shut down periodically. His family and bandmates suspected that he was just battling a bad case of the flu, but upon arrival at the hospital doctors diagnosed Mason with a severe case of the H1N1 virus. The medical staff at UBC Hospital were able to bring Mason back, but warned family and friends that he had been near death and had they waited a few more hours, the case could have turned tragic. Mason is now recovering at home while Cradle To Grave take a break from recording their upcoming new album.

Vancouver based Cradle To Grave are currently working on their long-awaited, third studio album; the follow-up to 2008’s "Texas Medicine.” The veteran band - which features in its ranks Denis "Sasquatch" Barthe of Aggression and Matt Fowler of Assault/Karrion — just completed pre-production with producer Clay Haluk (Infernal Majesty, Aggression) and have entered Screen Machine Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia. The album is expected to surface later this year through Year of the Sun Records.

"Our goal with this album is to release material as relevant as Venom's “Black Metal” or Voivod’s “War and Pain” albums," commented Barthe. "The pre-production sessions for the new record were awesome," added new Cradle To Grave vocalist/bassist Demon Mason. "It gave us the opportunity to make our material a little bit more in line with what Venom did with “Welcome to Hell” and “Black Metal.” We can't believe how this band sounds now and we are anxious to show it to the world."


For more information, visit www.myspace.com/cradletograve.

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www.Cradle-To-Grave.net
www.MySpace.com/CradleToGrave

As I Lay Dying Announce Title Upcoming Album

THQ TO HOST MX vs. ATV REFLEX CONSUMER GAMEPLAY CHALLENGE WITH METAL BLADE RECORDS RECORDING ARTIST AS I LAY DYING

Band Members to Compete Against Consumers in Latest Addition to Multimillion Unit-Selling Franchise via the Xbox LIVE® Online Entertainment Network

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. February 1, 2010 San Diego CA Grammy® nominated metal outfit As I Lay Dying are pleased to announce the title of their upcoming, 5th full-length album (4th for Metal Blade) as The Powerless Rise. The band is currently finishing up recording of The Powerless Rise in San Diego with producer Adam D. (Killswitch Engage). Fans can expect The Powerless Rise. to be released this spring with plans for a headline tour also slated around the same time. More information on the tour and the street date for The Powerless Rise will be made available in the coming months.

VIDEO: Tim Lambesis discusses The Powerless Rise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oGKuvwy2-k

In other news........
THQ Inc. today announced it will partner with Metal Blade Records recording artist As I Lay Dying to offer consumers an exclusive opportunity to connect with the band using MX vs. ATV Reflex , the latest addition to the popular off-road racing franchise. On Thursday, February 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT, As I Lay Dying band members will log in to the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft to compete against fans using the Gamertag AILDband. The consumer gameplay challenge is expected to last for approximately two hours.

MX vs. ATV Reflex offers players a high energy, explosive gameplay experience that lends itself well to the inclusion of heavier music, said Victor Rodriguez, Music Director, THQ. The music quality and prominence of As I Lay Dying in this genre made the band a great match for the game.

If any gamers out there are looking to get their butts kicked in MX vs. ATV Reflex, we ll be ready and waiting for you on February 4, said As I Lay Dying guitarist Phil Sgrosso. We shall conquer all those who challenge us, so prepare to meet your doom!

The Sound of Truth, featured on As I Lay Dying s critically and commercially acclaimed release, An Ocean Between Us, appears on the in-game soundtrack to MX vs. ATV Reflex and is featured in the game s promotional TV campaign. The band s new album, The Powerless Rise, is currently being recorded in San Diego, Calif. with producer Adam D. (Killswitch Engage) and is scheduled for release in Spring 2010. Plans for a headline tour are also slated for Spring 2010.

About MX vs. ATV Reflex
MX vs. ATV Reflex marks the highly anticipated return of the MX vs. ATV franchise and features the all-new Rhythm Racing® 2.0 physics engine, Rider Reflex control system and real-time terrain deformation. The Rider Reflex control system separates machine steering from body positioning, allowing the independently controlled rider to shift his weight, perform death-defying stunts and avoid potentially devastating wrecks. MX vs. ATV Reflex s unprecedented terrain deformation system ensures no two tracks are ever the same, allowing players to carve lines and deep ruts that have a real-time impact on gameplay and remain persistent through the full length of each race. Developed by THQ s award-winning Rainbow Studios, MX vs. ATV Reflex is now available at retail outlets worldwide for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and Nintendo DS .

More information about MX vs. ATV Reflex can be found at www.mxvsatv.com.

About As I Lay Dying
The members of San Diego, Calif. s metal act As I Lay Dying are the kind of musicians who refuse to be measured solely by their most recent accomplishments. As I Lay Dying are not afraid to push the limits of their sound and always keep things moving. Their music grabs listeners by the throat and doesn t let go. Building upon the foundation that As I Lay Dying has laid over the past several years, growing from a small San Diego outfit slowly and deliberately into a priority national act, the band has become Metal Blade Records biggest seller with an extremely devoted following. As I Lay Dying has the goods to take it all the way and stake their claim as the metal band you need to know about in 2010 and beyond.

The band s last release, An Ocean Between Us, landed the #8 position on the Billboard Top 200 charts its first week out, making it the highest rock debut on the chart that week. An Ocean Between Us stayed in the Top 40 Charts its second week out in the United States and Canada, charting at #39 in both countries. The band s first-ever DVD, This is Who We Are, entered the Billboard Top Music Videos Chart at the #2 position in the US and the #3 position in Canada. The DVD is also certified platinum in the United States and Canada by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In addition, 2008 saw As I Lay Dying earn a Grammy® nomination for Best Metal Performance for the single Nothing Left.

As I Lay Dying have appeared on many significant hard music festivals around the globe, including Sounds of the Underground (headliner), Taste of Chaos, Ozzfest, Wacken, Cornerstone, Bamboozle, the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival and Sonshine. The band has also completed multiple headlining runs in the United States and Europe, along with dates in Australia, Japan and Indonesia.

More information about As I Lay Dying can be found at the following locations: www.asilaydyingband.com, www.myspace.com/asilaydying, www.youtube.com/asilaydying and www.twitter.com/ASILAYDYINGBAND

TRIPTYKON Announce Worldwide Release Dates

Eparistera Daimones, the forthcoming debut album by Triptykon, the group founded by former Hellhammer/Celtic Frost singer and guitarist Tom Gabriel Warrior, is not only a musical leviathan. Remarkably, the album will also feature the epic artwork by renowned Swiss artist H.R. Giger and New York-based surrealist Vincent Castiglia.

In an exceptionally rare gesture, HR Giger has granted Triptykon the use of his dramatic painting "Vlad Tepes" (work no. 412, 200 x 140 cm, acrylic on paper on wood, 1978). It is the artist's first authorized appearance on an album cover in 17 years, and the second time he collaborates with Warrior (following Celtic Frost's "To Mega Therion" album in 1985).



Vincent Castiglia contributes "Triptykon," a specially created portrait of the members of the group, painted in the artist's own blood (86 x 86 cm, blood/iron oxide on archival paper, 2009). As Castiglia aptly put it, the amalgamation of works by HR Giger, Vincent Castiglia, and Triptykon on "Eparistera Daimones" forms a creative triptych in itself.



HR Giger: I am very proud to work with Triptykon. My art hasn't appeared on an album cover for quite some time, and I feel honored to have been approached by Tom about such a collaboration for Triptykon's very first release.



Vincent Castiglia: It's been a tremendous honor to work with both Triptykon and HR Giger on the forthcoming release of, "Eparistera Daimones." It was a project of enormous depth for me, conceptually as well as visually. I think the resonance between Triptykon's music, Giger's art, and my work is extremely powerful, and it coalesces in quite an amazing, and singular way.



Tom Gabriel Warrior: We feel deeply privileged to be able to adorn our very first album with the work of two artists we respect enormously. To us, their astonishing contributions convey significant symbolism both with respect to our personal frame of mind as well as for this particular album and its history.



It is an immense pleasure to be able to work with HR Giger again. He was one of our most significant mentors during the days of Hellhammer and early Celtic Frost, and he is an extraordinary human being and an artist without equal.



Vincent Castiglia has become a close friend in recent years, and we both sensed that the time had come to create something truly unique together. I am infinitely grateful that he has lent us his incredible talent, not least because I know he incorporates as much passion, darkness, and pain into his work as I do, too.



Triptykon “Eparistera Daimones” Mediabook CD Cover:

http://myspace.centurymedia.com/eu/cover_artworks/triptykon-cd.JPG



Triptykon “Eparistera Daimones” Double LP Cover:

http://myspace.centurymedia.com/eu/cover_artworks/triptykon-lp.JPG



Eparistera Daimones will also feature detailed credits, full lyrics and extensive liner notes to all songs and will be released via Century Media Records under exclusive license from Prowling Death Records Ltd. on March 22nd, 2010 (Europe) and March 23rd, 2010 (North America).



Two songs from Eparistera Daimones can already be heard at the band’s official MySpace profile: www.myspace.com/triptykonofficial



Upcoming Triptykon live shows:

16.04.2010 Tilburg (The Netherlands) – 013 / Roadburn Festival

30.04.2010 Barroselas (Portugal) – SWR Barroselas Metalfest



www.hrgiger.com, www.hrgigermuseum.com

www.VincentCastiglia.com, www.myspace.com/vincentcastiglia

www.triptykon.net, www.myspace.com/triptykonofficial

Kati Rantala, New Vocalist of MEMOIRA

We are very happy to announce that Kati Rantala is the new vocalist of Memoira. The band was blown away by her vocal abilities and work ethic! Memoira had received a lot of contacts from all around the world and we would like to thank everyone and wish you all good luck!

The band say's...
"We are excited and really looking forward to hit the studio after we have finished the song-writing process!"

CHIMAIRA SET TO SPREAD THE INFECTION

APPEARING ON THE JAGERMEISTER STAGE ALONGSIDE HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL AND WINDS OF PLAGUE

2009 was an amazing year for CHIMAIRA as it saw the release of their latest album The Infection, U.S. tours with Disturbed, Hatebreed, and Trivium as well as a headlining European tour. 2010 started off with CHIMAIRA touring in Australia and New Zealand and they have a tour of the United Kingdom on tap for March. And if that’s not enough for you, the lineup for the 2010 ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL has just been released and CHIMAIRA have been tapped to play on the Jagermeister Stage with Hatebreed, Shadows Fall and Winds of Plague.



CHIMAIRA front man Mark Hunter had the following to say about the upcoming festival:



This summer is going to be a blast. In case you haven't heard, we have been added to this years Mayhem Festival! CHIMAIRA love playing the festival circuit and we haven't done so since 2007. So, to say we are ready would be an understatement. The line-up is killer, and filled with our friends and former touring mates, we simply can't wait.



CHIMAIRA exploded onto the Billboard Top 200 charts in 2009 with the debut of their crushing new album, The Infection. The album landed at #30, with over 15,000 units sold. The Infection is the band’s fifth studio album and the follow up to their acclaimed 2007 release, Resurrection¸ which debuted at #42 on Billboard.



ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL pre-sale tickets go on sale April 2 and tickets go on sale to the general public on April 16 at LiveNation.com. Check www.rockstarmayhemfest.com for complete dates and more information.


http://www.chimaira.com

http://www.myspace.com/chimaira

http://www.rockstarmayhemfest.com

Italy’s STIGMA Unveils New Album Title

Italy’s STIGMA has set Concerto for the Undead as the title for its follow up to 2008’s When Midnight Strikes! The sophomore effort is due out April 30th in Europe, May 3rd in the UK and May 4th in North America via Pivotal Rockordings. Concerto for the Undead features lyrics centered on the cult-classic comic book series Tales From the Crypt and includes guest vocal appearances by Jamie Hope (ex-THE RED SHORE) and Jon Hunt (ex-DEAD TO FALL). The tracklist is as follows:



1. Chop His Head Off!

2. Prove You Are a Man!

3. …And They Died Happily Ever After!

4. A Monstrous Feeling

5. The Undertaker

6. What About a Terror Ride

7. 3000 Years and Still Keeping it Real

8. A Grave Situation

9. Beat Me Maestro, Eight to the Dead!

10. Doctor Skeleton



Concerto for the Undead was produced at Fear Studio by BRING ME THE HORIZON guitarist Jona Weinhofen and was mixed & mastered by Scott Atkins (BEHEMOTH, CRADLE OF FILTH, SYLOSIS). Artwork for the album features stunning comic illustrations of the band’s now patent horror themed lyrics and was created by Andrea Berton of Corefolio Design (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, WINDS OF PLAGUE).


Also, Parts 1 and 2 of the band’s studio diaries can be viewed below:



Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-dtmhVqQpc&feature=related



Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAca81omC8U



Links:

Stigma Official Website - http://www.stigmahc.com

Stigma Official Myspace – http://www.myspace.com/stigmahc

Pivotal Rockordings Website: http://www.pivotalalliance.com

Pivotal Rockordings Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/pivotalrockordings

InsideOut Music USA - Feb 10 Update - Devin Townsend, etc.

DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT - ADDICTED

Tours, Acoustic Performances and more, oh my!
Devin has spent the past month on the road with Between The Buried And Me winning over thousands of new fans. There is one more week left in the tour before he heads to Australia, Europe and more.

While on the road, Devin has done a couple of very special acoustic performances (for the first time ever). Check them out below, as well as the official "Bend It Like Bender" video.

You have one more week to see him in the US, the look for more North American dates coming throughout 2010.

http://www.myspace.com/devintownsenddtb
follow Devin at www.twitter.com/dvntownsend
SHADOW GALLERY - DIGITAL GHOSTS
Video Premiere for "Gold Dust"


American prog/metal giant Shadow Gallery are premiering their new video for "Gold Dust" today on the InsideOut Music Youtube channel. The song comes from their new album Digital Ghosts which features the lineup of Brendt Allman, Carl Cadden-James, Gary Wehrkamp and new addition Brian Ashland. The album shows the group focused their powerful energies on creating a seamless blend of progressive, metal, and symphonic rock. Watch the "Gold Dust" video HERE

This news comes on top of their announcement that they will be performing live in concert on the 2010 Triton Power Cruise. it will be the first live performance for the band, where they will join the stage with Evergrey, Jon Oliva's Pain and more from April 30 - May 3. You can check out more information on the cruise here: www.tritonpowercruise.com

www.shadowgallery.com
follow Shadow Gallery at www.twitter.com/shadowgallerymu
REDEMPTION - SNOWFALL ON JUDGMENT DAY
Headlining Shows This Week in LA & Mesa!


Los Angeles prog metal outfit REDEMPTION will be performing two headlining shows in February 2010 in support of their recently-released fourth CD, Snowfall on Judgment Day, on Inside Out Music. The shows are listed below and tickets for both shows can be purchased now at www.enterthevault.com

February 4th, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Whiskey
February 5th, 2010 - Mesa, AZ @ UB's

Check out some live performance footage of REDEMPTION to gear up for the upcoming shows:

Fall On You (taken from the DVD, "Frozen in the Moment - Live in Atlanta")
Memory (taken from the DVD, "Frozen in the Moment - Live in Atlanta")

Snowfall on Judgment Day was released in October 2009 and has received rave critical reviews (from BWBK to Keyboard magazine and many in between) and has been featured on AOL NoiseCreep and Sirius-XM Satellite Radio, both firsts for REDEMPTION. It is the band's fastest selling CD to date.

REDEMPTION has clearly delivered their best album to date - an album that will stand as a benchmark for progressive metal for years to come.

www.redemptionweb.com
www.myspace.com/thebandredemption


ASPERA - RIPPLES
Debut album out now!

With their debut album Ripples picking up one positive review after another, ASPERA, the young five-piece melodic progressive metal band from Skien, Norway, have added another song to their MySpace site. Alongside the album's title track, a special radio edit version of the song 'Traces Inside' has now been posted online, a song Atle Pettersen describes as "A very special song to us." When asked to elaborate, the vocalist explains that it was one of the first songs the band wrote for the album. "And it's one of the best, too, in our opinion!" To check out 'Traces Inside', go to www.myspace.com/asperaofficial

'Ripples' is certainly going down a storm in Germany. "If those 5 youngsters keep going on that path they started with, we sure can expect a lot more great stuff in future..." says Metalreviews. In Musicheadquarters' opinion, "We might just witness the beginning of hopefully a big career. They certainly have my blessings, if they keep going with this expressive style...", and for Soundcheck ASPERA are "Melodic prog at it's finest...Absolutely cool prog metal with hit potential."

www.myspace.com/asperaofficial
www.asperaofficial.com


PAIN OF SALVATION - LINOLEUM EP
New video posted for "Linoleum"

Pain of Salvation have just debuted the new video clip for their song "Linoleum" online.

"Linoleum", directed by Owe Lingwall of Village Road Film (The Rasmus, Amorphis, etc.), is the title track of Pain of Salvation's highly acclaimed "Linoleum EP" MCD released via InsideOutMusic on November 16th, 2009.

Pain of Salvation's frontman Daniel Gildenlöw comments on the video clip as follows: "The recording of the "Linoleum" video was probably one of the toughest work-outs we've been through. We were shooting this insanely physical video for more than twelve hours straight, on little more than adrenaline, coffee and half a pizza. Take after take of having cold water poured over us before thrashing about like crazy. In the morning the damages were substantial both to equipment and bodies, but then again, this band never does things half-ways. No, we always push our engines until they are about to break - and we have tons of fun in the process. :) Enjoy!"

More details on Pain of Salvation's activity and current work on their next studio album Road Salt, which is expected to be released before the Summer via InsideOutMusic, is coming soon!

www.painofsalvation.com
www.myspace.com/painofsalvation


KAIPA - IN THE WAKE OF EVOLUTION
March 16, 2010 release date

Even after more than 35 years, Kaipa still hold a very special position in the world of progressive rock music. Band mastermind and songwriter Hans Lundin's unusual understanding of melodies, the great qualities of this technically extremely accomplished group, their penchant for diverse stylistic means and timeless influences - all these aspects are focused on their latest album release, In The Wake Of Evolution.

"In The Wake Of Evolution feels like a logical continuation and development of our previous album, Angling Feelings," Lundin points out, stressing his band's folkloristic roots: "Folk influences have always been a part of Kaipa's music, since the very beginning in 1974. At that time, the influences were more like a friend dropping in sporadically to say hello.Now, more than ever, they are an integral part of the compositions."

"Nothing is easy" he says, "the biggest challenge is to find new directions without losing your basic identity. To write and record an album that feels fresh, progressive and includes great melodies and new ideas which still carry that unmistakable Kaipa sound." There can be no doubt that Kaipa's mastermind has been thoroughly successful in achieving this feat.

www.myspace.com/kaipa


THE TANGENT
DOWN AND OUT IN PARIS AND LONDON

Down And Out In Paris and London, their latest of five studio releases to date, sees prog rock band THE TANGENT concentrate more than ever before on their artistic expressiveness. "Our new album is a 100 percent musical project. Where the previous album, Not As Good As The Book, was this whole multimedia thing with illustrations and science fiction novel, this one is about five pieces of music on a single CD," keyboardist/guitarist/vocalist Andy Tillison points out. "In terms of format, it's more like our very first album, kicking off with a 19-minute piece which I am sure fans of the band's prog stuff are going to like. Hopefully a lot!"

You can check out two video clips featuring songs and footage from the album Down And Out In Paris and London. They can be viewed at the links below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9-LVfYwzqg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibLk-BaapmA

www.thetangent.org

Artillery - back on the road!

Danish band Artillery will hit the road again to promote their most recent album “When Death Comes”. So far they’ve confirmed the following dates:

February 20th: Oostende Festival, Ostendfest – Belgium
March 27th: Ramfest, Albertslund – Denmark
April 9th: Slagelse Musikhus, Slagelse - Denmark
April 10th: Kansas City, Odense - Denmark
April 16th: Loppen, Copenhagen - Denmark
May 22nd: Rock Hard Festival, Gelsenkirchen – Germany
May 7th: Walpurgis Metal Days, Hauzenberg – Germany
September 4th: Thrash Metal Assault Festival Månen, Haderslev – Denmark

More gigs will be revealed soon!


Artillery returned on the metal scene in June 2009 with a brand new studio album. New material entitled “When Death Comes” was their first studio release since the 1999’s album “B.A.C.K”!

The band is one of Europe’s earliest exponents of thrash metal and the band’s contribution to the bourgeoning genre is difficult to ignore. The Danish quartet successfully managed to fuse an abrasive brutality with technicality and good melodies, with the noteworthy guitar leads of the Stützer brothers as well as the remarkable vocals from Flemming Rønsdorf serving as highlights. Due to Artillery’s demos being well distributed, the band gained worldwide recognition even before the release of their first official album; and the band’s first three studio albums, “Fear of Tomorrow”, “Terror Squad” and “By Inheritance”, all assumed the status of classics in the thrash genre. However, due to lack of support from labels and internal band disputes, Artillery never really achieved their big breakthrough and thus split up in 1991. In late 1999, Artillery reunited and released the critically acclaimed album “B.A.C.K.”, but they never really took off as a band again. A few live appearances came in the wake of the release, only to be followed by silence. However, in 2008 the classic core of Artillery, consisting of Morten and Michael Stützer as well as Peter Thorslund (bass) and Carsten N. Nielsen (drums) rejoined forces and subsequently employed new vocalist Søren Adamsen, who provided the band with a rejuvenated energy and a musical prowess that was soon witnessed on the live DVD “One Foot in the Grave, The Other One in the Trash”, containing updated versions of classic material.

A new chapter in the life of Artillery begun with their brand new studio album, “When Death Comes”, containing 10 blistering tracks that fill the void between past glory and future splendour. For full details on the album go to: www.metalmind.com.pl