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Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:27 pm
Los Angeles Symphonic blackmetalcore unit, Winds Of Plague, recently stirred up some controversy as their much-anticipated new video for the track “The Impaler” was rejected by MTV for it’s supposed “graphic language and questionable content.” However, this didn’t deter MySpace Metal from stepping up to the plate and debuting the clip on their site, which has just gone live today. Click the link to watch the video, or check it out now below.
Johnny (vocals) further states: “We wanted to create a video that was entertaining and a bit outside the box as far as metal videos go. We were torn between an over the top epic metal video and a more fun, rap club style video, so we decided to combine the two worlds since we have been known to cross over genres anyways. We had a lot of our good friends come down to the location is Los Angeles and just had a blast putting this video together. Despite being really sick, it was one of the most fun days of my life. Director Jake Avignone was amazing to work with and I was really impressed with how efficient and smooth the whole operation went. I hope it confuses the hell out of everyone and makes traditional metal patrons heads explode.”
Winds Of Plague is currently one of the hottest bands in the genre, which is further cemented by the fact that they were just hand-picked by the legendary Glenn Danzig for his 20th anniversary tour this fall. The massive North American trek, dubbed the “Blackest of The Black,” kicks off in October and also features Dimmu Borgir, Moonspell and Skeletonwitch.
The group will embark on their next North American jaunt later this month as part of the “Thrash and Burn” festival that also features Darkest Hour, Parkway Drive, Misery Signals, Stick To Your Guns, Arsis, Arsonists Get All The Girls and After The Burial.
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Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:10 pm
As the buzz surrounding the much anticipated new In This Moment album, 'The Dream', continues to build to epic proportions, the Los Angeles based quintet have posted a snippet of their stunning new single “Forever” at their Official Myspace Page in order to tide over the masses. The track impacts Active Rock radio on August 19th and the group recently shot a new video for it with acclaimed director David Brodsky.
Two pre-order bundles for 'The Dream' are now available at cmdistro.com (you will need to scroll down to find different shirt sizes). The first bundle features In This Moment’s brand new album 'The Dream' in an exclusive, embossed package which will be personally autographed by the band members to the person ordering (ex: To Susan…, To Tommy…) plus a bonus disc which will only be available with this pre-order and not in stores. You will also get a t-shirt featuring a new design from 'The Dream', and an In This Moment 8X10 Monster Energy Drink trading card and guitar pick. All for only $20.00!
The second pre-order bundle is composed of 'The Dream' in an exclusive, embossed package which will be personally autographed by the band members to the person ordering, plus a bonus disc for only $12. All of the materials in the bundles are exclusive to this special pre-order and will never be available anywhere else. Supplies are limited so order now!
The group are currently preparing to embark on their first run of shows after weeks of recording that includes a stop at this year’s Ozzfest as they open the main stage, which features Ozzy and Metallica. This will be preceded by a handful of dates with Devildriver and some high profile, commercial radio shows alongside such major acts as Seether, P.O.D. and Sevendust. Check out their MySpace page to view their complete, summer touring schedule and stay tuned for a major, North American touring announcement to be made in the coming weeks.
In This Moment are poised to take their already stellar career to soaring new heights with their aptly titled sophomore release, 'The Dream'. The offering was produced and engineered by the acclaimed Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Shania Twain) and showcases the band’s songwriting prowess and Brink’s beautiful, angelic voice.
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Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:51 pm cdv Software Entertainment USA and Nuclear Blast Records USA are both proud to announce that Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich, lead vocalist and lead guitarist of the definitive power metal band Blind Guardian, will be signing autographs in the Sacred 2: Fallen Angel area (Booth 5129) at this year’s Comic-Con in San Diego. The band members will be available on Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26, from 5 to 6 p.m. to meet fans and promote a new song written exclusively for Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. Fans will also be able to visit the booth to enjoy hands-on play time with Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, the action-RPG set to release this fall on PC and next-generation consoles.
"The opportunity for Blind Guardian to work on a popular video game is quite exciting alone,” said singer Hansi Kürsch. "For us to contribute to and have our band exist within a game as rich as Sacred 2: Fallen Angel has been very rewarding for us, as gamers and fans of the Sacred series.”
“We’ve been long-time fans of Blind Guardian’s music,” added developer Ascaron Entertainment’s founder Holger Flöttmann. “The opportunity to have one of our favorite bands write a song and include their alter egos in-game has been a wonderful experience. It also signifies how great music and amazing games can fit together to deliver an even more enjoyable experience to gamers.”
“The members of Blind Guardian and their U.S. record label, Nuclear Blast, have been extremely easy to work with,” indicated Mario Kroll, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for cdv Software Entertainment USA. "To have musicians of this caliber and popularity not only help and create, but also promote Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is something we're incredibly excited about."
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel will be released on PC in September 2008. Console versions will be released in November. A Sacred 2 video trailer can be viewed below, as well as on the cdv USAhomepage, on MySpace, on YouTube, and can be downloaded here. For more information, please visit the Sacred 2 website at http://www.sacred2.com.
Blind Guardian merchandise will be available for purchase throughout the convention at the Nuclear Blast area (Booth 116) at Comic Con 2008.
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Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:41 pm Roadrunner Records is pleased to announce the signing of three eclectic, up and coming new bands to an already diverse roster than includes heavyweights such as Nickelback, Slipknot, Killswitch Engage, Dragonforce, and Theory of a Deadman. Roadrunner welcomes Dommin, Mutiny and Port Amoral to the fold.
Los Angeles-based goth rock quartet Dommin was discovered by Dirty Icon Productions, a company founded by producers Logan Mader, former guitarist of longtime Roadrunner artist Machine Head, and Lucas Banker. Led by the enigmatic frontman, guitarist and songwriter Kristofer Dommin, Dommin puts a uniquely refreshing spin on the romantic, dark goth sound, bringing a unified voice to the brokenhearted, conflicted swarm of melancholic music fans who prefer to look at the glass as half-full. Veteran A&R rep Monte Conner signed the band to the label and was quick to express his excitement, saying, "Dommin comes across as very fresh and unique in today's landscape. Kristofer Dommin is their secret weapon. His vocals are absolutely compelling, and this is especially evident live where you can feel the power, passion and emotion of every word he sings." Dommin's line up is rounded out by keyboardist Konstantine, bassist Billy James and drummer Cameron. Check out the swell of black-hued, stormy and mysterious goth rock and their video clip of fan favorite “My Heart, Your Hands” on the band's heavily trafficked MySpace page. Look for the band’s Roadrunner debut, produced by Dirty Icon Productions, this winter.
New Jersey-based Mutiny, a band of young turks who play like a troupe of seasoned shred veterans and who plucked their singer from Blackpool, England, thanks to the wonders of MySpace, have also been added to the label roster. The thoroughly metallic outfit was unearthed and signed by A&R man Mike Gitter, who was blown away by the band's live firepower. Gitter says, "The band was playing at a level so early in its career that most bands never touch. With the addition of [vocalist] Chris Clancy, they verge on unbeatable. Mutiny are truly the graduating valedictorians of Generation Guitar Hero." With members ranging in age from 18 to 23, Mutiny's line up is rounded out by bassist Andrew "AJ" Jacobs, guitarists Brandon Jacobs and Lu Obregon, keyboardist Drew Stavola, and drummer Bill Fiore. The Mutiny crew will spend the next few months toiling diligently in the Jacobs family's basement and they won't come out until they have an absolute metal classic on their hands. Turn your ear to their progressive-for-the-new-generation of metal songs posted at www.myspace.com/mutinynj.
Winnipeg, Canada's melodic metal band Port Amoral also joins the Roadrunner family. The group formed in 2004 and is comprised of a tandem of brothers, vocalist/bassist Jared Weiss and guitarist Eric Weiss. The line up is rounded out by guitarist Andrew Campbell and drummer Matthew Hallick. Port Amoral were also signed by Conner, whose interest was initially sparked after hearing demos produced by Canada's John Paul Peters (Comeback Kid, Waking Eyes) and taking in the energetic live show. "Port Amoral know how to craft songs with hooks and smart arrangements and their developed level of writing made me take notice," explains Conner. For a taste of the guitar mastery that turned Conner onto the band, check out a demo of the complex mini-epic "Villains" at www.myspace.com/portamoral. The band will record its Roadrunner debut with Colin Richardson (Bullet for My Valentine, Trivium, As I Lay Dying) for a winter 2009 release.
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Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:34 pm Prosthetic Records labelmates Withered and Book Of Black Earth are proud to announce their involvement in the upcoming Black Metal Magic Tour later this fall supporting Swedish black metal titans Watain. The tour, sponsored by Metal Maniacs and BeyondTheDarkHorizon.com, will begin in Northeastern Canada in early October, head to the West Coast, then wrap up in early November in Pennsylvania.
Withered will be supporting the band’s recently second album, ‘Folie Circulaire,’ which has yielded critical acclaim since its June release. Recorded with Kylesa’sPhillip Cope and featuring artwork from Paul Romano (Mastodon, The Red Chord, Trivium), the album is the band’s eagerly-awaited follow-up to 2005’s ‘Memento Mori.’ Withered will be playing a free Los Angeles show sponsored by Scion and Vice magazine along with Today Is The Day in August as part of Scion’s Metal Show series. The show is free but reservations are required and early attendance is recommended. Fans can RSVP online here.
Meanwhile, Book Of Black Earth will be touring in support of the Oct. 14 release ‘Horoskopus,’ the band’s second full-length and debut for new home Prosthetic Records. "‘Horoskopus’ is a concept album about the hidden astrological elements of the Christian church,” vocalist / guitarist T.J. Cowgill adds. “From its origins as a state sponsored religion in the fourth century to the present day, it has been guided by astrological concepts conceived centuries before Jesus Christ was mythologized as the ‘Sun’ of God."
Black Metal Magic Tour w/ Watain, Withered, Book of Black Earth:
10/03 - Toronto, ON – The Opera House
10/04 - Montreal, QC – Katacombes
10/07 - Boston, MA – The Middle East
10/08 - New York, NY – Knitting Factory
10/09 - Pittsburgh, PA – 31st St Pub
10/10 - Cleveland, OH – Peabody's
10/11 - Chicago, IL – Reggie's Rock Club
10/12 - Des Moines, IA – Vaudeville Mews
10/13 - Denver, CO – Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
10/14 - Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
10/15 - Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
10/16 - Portland, OR – Rotture
10/17 - Oakland, CA – The Metro
10/18 - Hollywood, CA – Knitting Factory
10/19 - San Marcos, CA – Jumping Turtle
10/20 - Tempe, AZ – The Sets
10/21 - Farmington, NM – Gator'
10/23 - Dallas, TX – Reno's Chop Shop
10/24 - Victoria, TX – Mario's Ballroom (w/ Ritual Killer)
10/25 - Austin, TX – Red 7 (w/ Ritual Killer)
10/26 - New Orleans, LA – Red Dragon (w/ Ritual Killer)
10/28 - Tampa, FL – Brass Mug
10/29 - Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
10/31 - Springfield, VA – Jaxx
11/01 - Allentown, PA – Sterling Hotel
Book Of Black Earth on tour:
7/26 Seattle, WA – Downtown (Capitol Hill Block Party King on the Cobra Stage)
8/16 Seattle, WA – El Corazon (w/ Himsa, more)
Withered on tour:
8/01 - Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
8/01 - Greenville,SC – Earshot Records (Free in-store show, 5pm)
8/02 - Asheville, NC – Static Age
8/04 - Los Angeles, CA – The Echo** (Vice Mag. Party w/ Today Is The Day)
8/09 - Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (w/ Weedeater, Black Cobra)
8/17 - Marietta, GA – Swayze’s (w/ Legions of Astaroth, Obscurum)
9/27 - Atlanta, GA – Lenny’s (Forward To The Apocalypse Fest)
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Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:29 am
Swedish thrashers Darkane have issued the following update:
"Finally the mixing of [the new Darkane album] 'Demonic Art' is completed and the album is being mastered right now. 12 songs ended up on the final version, with about 48 minutes of pure aggressive, brutal, melodic, modern, technical, furious, fast, heavy and insane thrash metal! We are very proud of this album and we know for sure that if you liked what we've done before you won't be disappointed in any way this time either. Darkane has developed in a way that hopefully will give us new fans as well, not meaning that we've turned softer or more mainstream... just better! ...and more humble."
'Demonic Art' final track listing:
01. Variations of an Eye Crush (instrumental)
02. Leaving Existence
03. Demonic Art
04. Absolution
05. Execution 44
06. Impetious Constant Chaos
07. Demigod
08. Soul Survivor
09. The Killing of I
10. Wrong Grave (instrumental)
11. Still in Progress
12. Wrath Connection
"We also have another song for the Japanese edition called "Reborn In Greed" (as you know by now they always require an extra track).
"This upcoming Friday, we are going to play our dear hometown Helsingborg again together with Soilwork and other great bands. We are going to play "Leaving Existence" from the new album for the first time. The show will be held at Gröningen and since it's a part of our town festival there's no entrance fee.
"In other news, Darkane are very impressed by this guy playing our song "Secondary Effects" on his own created Guitar Hero: Metal Edition! Check out the video below. This is a custom game for Guitar Hero II on the PS2. He created a full game including 64 songs by metal bands who have never been in Guitar Hero before, new pictures for every menu screen, and even some new characters.
To play this game, you must follow the instructions given on the Guitar Hero: Metal Edition website, and then play the burned disk in a modded PS2. If you're into Guitar Hero, and into metal, this game is crammed full of songs you'll love playing. Here's the link."
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Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:14 am Nuclear Blast Records will be hosting a booth (#116) at this year’s Comic-Con International from Wednesday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 27th in San Diego, California.
Fans stopping by the table will have the opportunity to pick up free Nuclear Blast CD samplers, stickers, posters, postcards, band coasters and more! Also, fans will be able to purchase various band shirts (courtesy of JSR Direct) and many albums from Metal's best bands for the duration of the convention.
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Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:33 am
Knoxville, Tennessee death metallers Whitechapel have just announced a headlining tour starting late August with support coming from Through the Eyes of the Dead, Impending Doom, and A Different Breed of Killer with Molotov Solution on select dates. The headlining run, which has been dubbed the “Bang Your Head ‘Til We Raise the Dead Tour” will kick off on August 28th in Seattle WA and finishes up on September 28th in Knoxville, TN.
“This is a very exciting time for us and our fans; we will be doing our first headlining tour featuring support from our friends in Through the Eyes of the Dead, Impending Doom, A Different Breed of Killer, and Molotov Solution on select West Coast dates. We will be playing tons of new tracks off our recently released album, 'This Is Exile', as well as the old favorites you know and love. Hope to see each and every one of you at the shows for fun times and a solid line up of bands!” comments guitarist Alex Wade of Whitechapel
Bang Your Head ‘Til We Raise the Dead Tour:
08/28 - Seattle, WA - Studio Seven
08/30 - Orangevale, CA - The Boardwalk*
08/31 - San Jose, CA - MACLA*
09/01 - Fresno, CA - The Exit*
09/02 - Bakersfield, CA - Jerry’s Pizza*
09/03 - Palmdale, CA - Palmdale Vets Hall*
09/04 - San Diego, CA - Soma*
09/05 - Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction*
09/06 - Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction*
09/07 - Phoenix, AZ - The Brickhouse Theatre*
09/08 - Las Vegas, NV - Jillian’s
09/09 - Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
09/11 - Oklahoma City, OK - Bricktown Ballroom
09/19 - Dayton, OH - The Attic Club
09/20 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stratus Nite Club
09/21 - Buffalo, NY - Xtreme Wheelz
09/22 - Manchester, NH - Rockos
09/23 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium (Upstairs)
09/24 - Lemoyne, PA - Champion Ship
09/25 - Fredericksburg, VA - KC’s Music Alley
09/26 - Wilmington, NC - Lucky’s Pub
09/27 - Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero (No Impending Doom)
09/28 - Knoxville, TN - Valarium (No Impending Doom)
More dates coming soon!
* = Shows w/ Molotov Solution
Whitechapel’sMetal Blade debut, 'This is Exile', hit stores everywhere on July 8th 2008 and debuted at #117 in the Billboard Top 200 Charts, #2 in the Billboard Heatseekers Chart (New Artist Chart), #13 Billboard Hard Music Chart, #14 Billboard Independent Albums Chart, #43 Billboard Rock Chart, and #51 Billboard Tastemakers Chart.
The band is currently on the road in the US as a part of the 2008 Summer SlaughterTour playing alongside label mates The Black Dahlia Murder, and will also take part in the Summer Slaughter Canada Tour.
Summer Slaughter 2008 Tour:
07/23 - Denver, CO - Cervantes Ballroom
07/24 - Omaha, NE - Sokol Underground
07/25 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
07/26 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
07/27 - Sauget, IL - Pop's
07/28 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
Summer Slaughter Canada:
08/14 - Quebec City, QC - Imperial Theater
08/15 - Montreal, QC - Club Soda
08/16 - Toronto, ON - The Opera House
08/18 - Thunder Bay, ON - Kilroy's
08/19 - Winnipeg, MB - Garrick Centre at Marlborough
08/20 - Regina, SK - Riddell Hall
08/21 - Calgary, AB - Warehouse
08/22 - Edmonton, AB - The Starlite Room
08/23 - Prince George, BC - Roll-A-Dome
08/25 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
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Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:49 am
With their Century Media debut release just around the corner ('Ruin' - 8/5), newly signed metallic hardcore act, Architects, have already started work on their next full length effort. To kick start this event, the band recently opened up their own Blogspot website which will document the writing and recording process of their new album.
In the latest update, the band comments on the mixing of the new material:
"Well we are over half way through mixing the album now and it sounds freaking sweet. The downside is that mixing is fucking boring and we've resorted to getting stoned all day. Its still pretty boring. Ali made me a cup of coffee though which was nice.
Last night we got smashed and went to a bar called the Purple Turtle and some club that used to be the Fez. I drank K so obviously it was a pretty good night. Then we got high as fuck. Good times!
Ali is having a whitey in the control room at 5 in the afternoon. Bless!"
You can check out in-studio video footage and read more updates at this location.
Architects are currently on tour, and this fall they will take part in the Altamont "Never Say Die" Tour alongside Parkway Drive, Unearth, and Despised Icon. For more information and a complete list of tour dates, visit www.myspace.com/architectsuk.
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Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:21 am
Legendary L.A. rockers, Mötley Crüe, have announced today that they will perform in a live global concert on Friday, August 1st, 2008, from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The groundbreaking event will be available live on-line, free of charge, compliments of DeepRockDrive.com and Mötley Crüe, to anyone with broadband Internet access.
The August 1st event is DeepRockDrive's official launch of a series of partnerships with industry-leading venues to bring live performances to global audiences via the Internet. Fans that previously would be unable to attend performances will now have instant digital access to their favorite artists from the convenience of their own homes.
Mötley Crüe hits the stage August 1st at 9:30PM PST. As with any concert, tickets are limited so reserve your seat today! Fans can pick up their free ticket now at http://www.deeprockdrive.com/!
