Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Metal Underground.com - Latest Metal News Daily Digest (25 new articles)

Metal Underground.com - Latest Metal News Daily Digest (25 new articles)

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Chuck Billy Talks About New LP "The Dark Roots Of Earth"

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 09:02 PM PDT

Lithium Magazine conducted a recent interview with vocalist Chuck Billy about the upcoming Testament LP "The Dark Roots of Earth." When asked about the record, Billy stated: "We're actually in the studio recording, we came out just [to play at the Heavy T.O. festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada] and then we're going right back Monday to finish. Rig... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Edguy Posts Audio Snipets of Entire "Age Of The Joker" LP

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 08:46 PM PDT

Edguy posted a video on YouTube that contains audio samples of the entire "Age Of The Joker" LP which is scheduled for release in North America on September 13, 2011 through Nuclear Blast Records. The album was previously released this past Monday, August 26, 2011 in Europe. Edguy is scheduled for a tour of Europe with supporting act Kottak (fea... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Kyuss Lives! to Perform Live on Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit" Tonight

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 06:16 PM PDT

Kyuss Lives! will be the featured musical guest on Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit" tonight (Wednesday, August 31). Featuring Kyuss members John Garcia, Nick Oliveri, Brant Bjork and Bruno Fevery will perform "Hurricane" from "...And the Circus Leaves Town" album and "100°." The show will first air this evening at 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT with subseq... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Design The Skyline Posts New Music Video For "Break Free From Your Life"

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 06:13 PM PDT

Design the Skyline has released a new video for the single "Break Free From Your Life," which is featured off of the recently released album "Nevaeh." Check out the clip below. Design the Skyline also recently posted a video clip online discussing the frequent negativity and hostility displayed toward the band in online comments. You can fin... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

The Atlas Moth Streaming New Album Title Track "An Ache For The Distance"

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 06:02 PM PDT

The Atlas Moth is quickly approaching the September 20th release date for "An Ache For The Distance," the band's Profound Lore Records debut. The Atlas Moth has now teamed with BrooklynVegan.com to premiere the title track from the record. Check out the song by heading over to this location. The band is also preparing to hit the road with label ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Halcyon Way Reveals Details Of New Album "IndoctriNation"

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 05:52 PM PDT

Atlanta's Halcyon Way will be releasing the new album "IndoctriNation" on October 25th via Nightmare records. "IndoctriNation" is the sequel to 2010's "Building The Towers" and continues the sound and theme of that album. The album features five brand new original tracks, a cover of "Stand Up" by Steel Dragon, a radio edit of "The Age Of Betrayal,"... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Blindside Releases Music Video For "Our Love Saves Us" Online

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 03:15 PM PDT

Swedish rock band Blindside has released the video for the track "Our Love Saves Us" on AOL Noisecreep. The video was directed by Marcus von Boisman and comes from Blindside's most recent album, "With Shivering Hearts We Wait via Fair Trade Services." Check out the video below: Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Throne Of Katarsis Announces Details For New Album "Ved Graven"

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 02:45 PM PDT

Norwegian black metal horde Throne of Katarsis is preparing to unleash a third full-length assault titled "Ved Graven." A statement from the band's publicist reads as follows: "Ved Graven (fundamentally translated to 'at the grave') is ultimately the darkest material written by the band since their inception in 2004. Cold and raw, and with the b... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Izmoroz Posts New Song "Pit Under The Carpet" Online

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 02:27 PM PDT

Russian folk metal act Izmoroz has posted the new song "Pit under the Carpet" online, which is taken off the band's upcoming album "Otmoroz." You can listen to the song in the player below. "Otmoroz" is set for release this coming September through Graillight Productions. Izmoroz - Pit under the Carpet by Demether Grail Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Altercation Posts "Jailbait" Video Clip

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 02:19 PM PDT

California's Altercation has posted a video clip online for the song "Jailbait," which can be found in the player provided below. For more information on Altercation, head over to the band's official Facebook page. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Eldritch Announces "Gaia's Legacy" Release Date

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 02:07 PM PDT

Italy's Eldritch recently signed to Scarlet Records for the release of the band's upcoming album "Gaia's Legacy." Eldritch has now announced the album will officially drop on September 25th in Europe and October 11th worldwide. According to a statement from Eldritch, "Gaia's Legacy" is a concept album about global warming based on former U.S. vi... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Demonical Announces Cassette Re-Issue Of "Bloodspell Divine"

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 02:02 PM PDT

Swedish metal act Demonical has issued the following update about re-issuing the "Bloodspell Divine" release on cassette: "On October 21st German based FDA Rekotz will re-release 'Bloodspell Divine' - the first ever Demonical recording from 2006 and previously only available as a promo-CD ment for record labels and media - as a limited (250 copi... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Black Shore Posts New Music Video For "Kaiserschnitt Replikant"

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 01:57 PM PDT

Black Shore has posted a music video online for the song "Kaiserschnitt Replikant," which is off the upcoming album "Legion." Check out the video clip in the player below. "Legion" is set for release on September 16th, 2011. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Miseration Announces New Drummer Oscar Nilsson

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 01:50 PM PDT

Miseration has issued the following update about recruiting a new drummer: "Ladies and gentlemen, let us introduce you to the latest addition to the Miseration family - Oscar Nilsson! This 22 year old Swedish fellow will from now on be handling the drums. Oscar is also a member of Saint Daemon and Despite. Moreover, he freelances as a drummer an... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Arch/Matheos Posts Another In Studio Video With Bobby Jarzombek

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 01:35 PM PDT

Arch/Matheos has posted a new video of in studio footage with drummer Bobby Jarzombek recording the song "Stained Glass Sky." The latest video can be seen below. This is the fourth in a series of videos for the forthcoming LP "Sympathetic Resonance," which is scheduled for release on September 13, 2011 via Metal Blade Records. Metal Underground ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Cage Of Torment Streaming "Deathmatch" Track From Upcoming Album

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 01:33 PM PDT

Norwegian act Cage of Torment has posted a song online from the band's upcoming full-length album. You can check out the track "Deathmatch," which is a re-recorded version of an older track to appear on the album, by heading over to the Cage of Torment MySpace page. In other recent Cage of Torment news, the band re-recruited former guitarist Rif... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Amaseffer Guitarist Yuval Kramer Announces New Project, Reign of the Architect

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 01:28 PM PDT

Yuval Kramer, producer and guitarist for Israeli Prog-Metal band AMASEFFER, has announced the approach of a new project, "Reign of the Architect," a new sci-fi saga, featuring some well-known guest musicians and vocalists, as well as introducing fresh, new talents. Reign of the Architect is an international collaboration started by Mauricio Bust... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

The Safety Fire Posts "Huge Hammers" Lyric Video Clip

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 01:22 PM PDT

London's The Safety Fire recently signed with InsideOut Music, and the band has now posted a lyric video online for the song "Huge Hammers." Check out the clip below. "Huge Hammers" is off the band's upcoming new album, which is set for release sometime in 2012. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Vice Or Virtue Streaming New Song "Resource" Online

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 01:17 PM PDT

Richmond, Virginia's Vice or Virtue has posted a new song online titled "Resource," which can be heard in the player below. "Resource" is from an upcoming release to be titled 'Reclamation." Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Unholy To Re-Issue "The Second Ring Of Power" With Bonus DVD

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 01:01 PM PDT

Peaceville Records will be reissuing "The Second Ring of Power" by Finnish doom act Unholy on October 17th, 2011. The new version includes a bonus DVD featuring the band live in Finland from a 1994 performance. The cover artwork and pre-order information is available here. The track listing is as follows: CD Disc 1 1. The Second Ring of Power ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Ascesis Posts "Regaining Trust" Teaser Clip

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 12:58 PM PDT

Chile based act Ascesis has posted a teaser trailer online for the upcoming debut release "Regaining Trust," which can be heard in the player below. To hear more of the band's music, head over to the official Ascesis Facebook profile here. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Out Of The Dark Tour Video Trailer Posted Featuring Tristania, Van Canto, Xandria, Amberian Dawn and Serenity

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 12:45 PM PDT

A video trailer for the upcoming "Out of the Dark" Tour featuring Tristania, Van Canto, Xandria, Amberian Dawn and Serenity can be seen below. More coverage of the tour was previously reported by Metal Underground here and here. Confirmed "Out of the Dark" Tour dates: 30.09.2011 Karlsruhe, Germany -Substage 01.10.2011 Prague, Czech Republ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Messenger Reveals More "See You In Hell" Album Details

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 12:37 PM PDT

German act Messenger will be releasing the band's second album "See You In Hell" on September 9th, 2011 through Massacre Records. The album will be available as limited digipak with two bonus tracks as well as a regular CD for a special price. Rolf Munkes (Majesty, Razorback) has produced, mixed, and mastered the album at Empire Studio, while Fr... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Alice Cooper Announces New Guitarist Orianthi

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 10:53 AM PDT

Alice Cooper posted the following announcement about the replacement for guitarist Damon Johnson: "Alice Cooper announced today that eminent guitar prodigy Orianthi will join his band, replacing departing guitarist Damon Johnson, for the next leg of his 2011 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' world tour starting September 22,2011 in Auckland, New Zealand. C... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Revilement Streaming Four Songs From New Album "Pillars Of Balance"

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 10:47 AM PDT

Revilement has checked in with the following update about streaming new songs from the upcoming "Pillars of Balance" album: "Four New Songs Up! We've uploaded four tracks from our upcoming album, Pillars of Balance! The final masters have arrived, and will be shipped off to Coyote Records shortly. Watch this space for further album updates!" ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Metal Underground.com - Latest Metal News Daily Digest (25 new articles)

Metal Underground.com - Latest Metal News Daily Digest (25 new articles)

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The Great AmeriCon's Sin Quirin And Salvador Krk Talk Tit Cakes, Bathhouses, And Tour Plans

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 07:06 PM PDT

Featuring members who have been involved with the likes of Ministry and Revolting Cocks, The Great AmeriCon is a new force on the rock and metal scene, having just released a self-titled EP and currently working on a debut full-length. I caught up with the guys from The Great AmeriCon while the band was embarked on the Pros and Cons tour to chat... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Are Heavy Metal Fans The Victims Of Discrimination, Or Are They Overreacting... Or Both?

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 06:04 PM PDT

One August afternoon when I was 19, I returned home sweating and exhausted from my summer job, hopped in the shower, and found a white cardboard box waiting for me on my bedspread. I opened it to discover a stack of crisp, preppy, neatly folded, diversely colored? polo shirts. I think one of them was Nantucket Red. Or, if you?re not a vacationing m... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Pit Stories: Punches And Hugs From The Pit Fight Competition

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 04:00 PM PDT

We've been checking up with bands and fans everywhere to get their most memorable mosh pit stories from live shows. This week you get two stories for the price of one, courtesy of The World We Knew. Two specific situations stand out in my mind when I think of "Pit Stories" while on the road; One of them is funny, and the other very violent! Alw... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Absu Announces New Tour Dates In Support Of "Abzu"

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:42 PM PDT

In support of the release of the upcoming new album "Abzu," Dallas, Texas-based mythological occult metal act Absu will embark upon a four-show upper East Coast U.S. live exhibition this November invading Richmond, Brooklyn, Reading, and Boston. Support for this special trek will hail from Philadelphia black thrash derelicts Infernal Stronghold. ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Satan's Host Announces "Celebration For The Love Of Satan" 25th Anniversary CD Release

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:32 PM PDT

Satan's Host announces the release of "CELEBRATION For the Love of Satan" to commemorate the 25th year since the release of debut "Metal From Hell." The new album is a compilation of material culled throughout the band's career, as well as two new songs. Moribund Records has a November 22 release date for the compilation. Dave Otero of Flatline ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Ancient VVisdom Announces U.S. Live Shows

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:14 PM PDT

Satanic folk rock act Ancient VVisdom has announced a short U.S. tour. The tour kicks off on September 4th in Houston, Texas and ends a week later in San Antonio. Upcoming Ancient VVisdom tour dates are as follows: 09-04 w/Venomous Maximus, Rudyard's, Houston, TX 09-06 Siberia, New Orleans, LA 09-07 Murphy's, Memphis, TN 09-08 Bear's, Shreevp... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Ace4Trays Posts "Price To Pay" Video Clip

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 02:52 PM PDT

Brazilian act Ace4Trays has released a music video for the single "Price to Pay," which is taken from the new album "Bittersweet." You can check out the video clip below. "Bittersweet" is set for release this Fall. The music video was directed by André Vidigal in association with Talk Filmes. "The video is a visual stroke that follows the song, ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Anvil And Orange Goblin Confirmed For Bloodstock Open Air 2012

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 02:39 PM PDT

The organisers of Britain's, Bloodstock Open Air festival have confirmed the first two names for next year's edition of the event. Performing on the main stage (the Ronnie James Dio stage) will be Canadian heavy metal heroes Anvil, who recently released their new album, "Juggernaut Of Justice" through The End Records in North America (Nuclear Blast... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

The Fallacy Posts "Threshold Of Light" Video Clip

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 02:37 PM PDT

The Fallacy has posted a video clip online for the song "Threshold of Light," which is taken from the album "Beyond The Mist." You can check out the clip below. You can check out more music from The Fallacy by heading over to the band's MySpace music profile. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Axemaster Recruits Bassist Jim Curtis For Upcoming Release

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 02:30 PM PDT

Axemaster has announced that bassist Jim Curtis will be featured on the band's next release. Jim was a member of the Inner Terror project in 2009-2010 and recently expressed interest in performing on the new CD. As Joe Sims put it: "When I found out that Jim was interested in being on the CD it was a no-brainer. He's an excellent player and is f... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Crypticus To Release Split Album With Scaremaker

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 02:24 PM PDT

Selfmadegod Records has announced an upcoming split release from Crypticus and Scaremaker this Fall. The record label commented: "This special split album will feature 4 songs from Crypticus and 5 songs from Scaremaker! This epic meeting of two horror-obsessed bands will also feature amazing cover artwork from none other than the mighty Putrid!... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Summer Slaughter Bands Talk Future Of Extreme Metal

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 02:16 PM PDT

Metal Injection has posted a video clip online of Summer Slaughter bands discussing the future of extreme metal, which can be viewed below. Metal Injection also commented: "We asked bands on the 2011 Summer Slaughter festival what they think the future of extreme music will be. Some of the answers will surprise you. See how members of The Black ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Andromeda Inks Deal With Inner Wound Recordings

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 01:52 PM PDT

Inner Wound Recordings has checked in with the following announcement about signing a deal with Sweden's Andromeda: "Inner Wound Recordings is proud to announce the signing of the Swedish progressive metal band Andromeda to the label for their up-coming album, scheduled for a late 2011 release. More details regarding this album will be made offi... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Desecrated Sphere Splits With Drummer Rodolfo Bassani

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 01:31 PM PDT

Brazilian metal act Desecrated Sphere has issued the following update about recruiting a new drummer: "Rodolfo Bassani has officially left the band to pursue personal projects. We'd like to express our best wishes towards Rodolfo in accomplishing his goals and our eternal gratitude and friendship. Desecrated Sphere's new drummer will be Saulo Be... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

The Stone Announces New Album "Golet" Release Date

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 01:16 PM PDT

Serbian black metal act The Stone has announced the new album "Golet" will see release through German Folter Records on September 15th, 2011. A preview of the upcoming album is available in the player below. The band will also be embarking on a European tour with Inquisition. Details are as follows: 15.09.2011 Arnhem, Willemeen Holland 1... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Virgin Steele Added To 70,000 Tons Of Metal Cruise

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 01:08 PM PDT

Virgin Steele has been confirmed as the latest act to perform at the upcoming 70,000 Tons of metal cruise. The organizers of the cruise commented: "Make no mistake, 70000 Tons of Metal is not your grandma's cruise. It's also not one of the cruises that share the ship with normal cruise guests. This is an all heavy metal cruise! Can you imagine t... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Hull Streaming New Song "Fire Vein" Online

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 01:01 PM PDT

Today the Village Voice is hosting an exclusive stream and download of "Fire Vein," the fifth track off Hull's upcoming new full-length, "Beyond The Lightless Sky." Set for release on October 11th, 2011 via The End Records, the follow-up to the band's "Sole Lord" debut was co-produced by Brett Romnes and mixed by Billy Anderson (Sleep, Neurosis, Me... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Carnifex Posts "Until I Feel Nothing" In-Studio Footage

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 12:54 PM PDT

San Diego?s Carnifex has posted two new video updates featuring in-studio footage in preparation for the release of the band's upcoming album, "Until I Feel Nothing." You can check out the first clip below and the second is available after the jump. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

New Beavis and Butthead Shake Weight Teaser Posted Online

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 12:53 PM PDT

Just For Fun: A new teaser for the upcoming series of Beavis and Butthead cartoons has been released, featuring the "Shake Weight." The new cartoons will be the first produced for an MTV series run in 14 years and the series is expected to return in October 2011. Check it out both previews below: The "Holy Cornholio" preview was released at the San Diego ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Illdisposed Announces European Tour Dates

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 12:41 PM PDT

Denmark's Illdisposed, which recently split with guitarist Franz Helboss, has now announced new upcoming tour dates in September and October. The show details are as follows: 30.09 DK Copenhagen - The Rock 01.10 DK Agger - De Sorte Huse 02.10 DE Berlin - K17 03.10 DE Jena - F-Haus 05.10 DE Ludwigsburg - Rockfabrik 06.10 DE Bayreuth - TBA... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Astral Doors Posts "Jerusalem" Teaser Trailer

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 12:37 PM PDT

Astral Doors will be releasing the new album Jerusalem this coming October, 2011. The band has now posted a teaser trailer online for the release, which can be viewed below. The track listing is as follows: 1. Seventh Crusade 2. With A Stranger's Eye 3. Child of Rock'n'roll 4. Pearl Harbor 5. Lost Crucifix 6. Babylon Rise 7. Suicide... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Derelict Recruits New Guitar Player Collin McGee

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 12:33 PM PDT

Derelict has checked in with the following update about recruiting a new guitar player: "Greetings! We've been waiting a little while to announce some rather important news, because we wanted to be able to show you something to make it concrete. If you don't like reading, go here (it's a photo album on Facebook). "The news is that we have a n... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Hexfire Reveals New Album "The Fire Of Redemption" Artwork

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 11:22 AM PDT

Hexfire, which recently signed to Nightmare Records, has now revealed the cover artwork for the band's upcoming album "The Fire of Redemption." Check out the artwork below. No official release date has yet been announced for "The Fire of Redemption," and further details on the album are expected to be released soon. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Bolt Thrower Issues Post Tour Message To Fans

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 10:28 AM PDT

British grindcore/death metal veterans Bolt Thrower have posted a message online, in which they look over the festivals and concerts they've performed at over the past Summer. The message reads as follows: "We handpicked a small number of festivals to play in 2011, and the first was in June at Hellfest in France. This festival is pretty daunting... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Far West Battlefront Working On New Album, Posts Live Video Of New Song

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 09:25 AM PDT

Up and coming Aussie metalers Far West Battlefront are about to begin recording some new tracks with studio wizard, Roman Koester (THE RED SHORE), at Complex Studios. Frederick Nordstrom (AT THE GATES, BRING ME THE HORIZON, I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN, JOB FOR A COWBOY, etc.) will then take charge on mixing and mastering the release. The band has re... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com