SABATON JOINS THE NUCLEAR BLAST FAMILY

After 10 years as a band and 4 albums we have decided what the next step in the evolution of Sabaton will be.

A contract with the biggest Heavy Metal label in the world has been signed and the next album will be released by Nuclear Blast in the spring of 2010.

The last album "The Art of War" touched the hearts of tousands and tousands of metalfans around the world, and with their help we are now ready to hit the studio and record our new album.

What way could we better end our 10´th year?
-See you all in 2010 under the Coat of Arms!



“Nuclear Blast is very stoked to announce another great signing:
SABATON - one of the most promising upcoming bands in heavy metal these days!
Although they have already released four great albums, they are still unknown to the majority of the metal legions - which is a shame!
We noticed the band's potential to become one of the leaders of nowadays metal scene - especially by visiting their festival appearances and club shows.

Together Nuclear Blast and SABATON are prepared for the next step to bring the band on a much higher level!
-Watch out for their new album in spring 2010!”

(Jaap Wagemaker / A&R of NUCLEAR BLAST)

SUFFOCATION ANNOUNCE 2010 TOUR WITH DEVILDRIVER

New York extreme metal legends SUFFOCATION are pleased to announce they will be direct support to DEVILDRIVER on an upcoming five-week tour launching in January, 2010. “SUFFOCATION is very excited to be touring with DEVILDRIVER,” states the group. "We know this will be an incredible tour, and encourage the fans to come out and see this amazing lineup!"



The first ten shows are as follows; more dates to be announced soon.


1/07 Pomona, CA @ Glasshouse
1/08 San Francisco, CA @ Slims
1/09 Ventura, CA @ Majestic Ventura Theater
1/11 Portland, OR @ Peter's Room at Roseland Theater
1/12 Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
1/13 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
1/15 Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater
1/16 Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
1/18 Maplewood, MN @ The Rock
1/19 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

SUFFOCATION uploaded a video clip for the track “Cataclysmic Purification” here. The footage was directed by David Brodsky (ARSIS, GOD FORBID, KATAKLYSM, SWASHBUCKLE) with animation by Tim Kellen.

SUFFOCATION recently announced their co-headlining May 2010 tour of Latin America with NAPALM DEATH. The band will be supporting their Nuclear Blast debut Blood Oath, which was released in North America in July 2009.

SUFFOCATION with NAPALM DEATH
05/05/10 Mexico DF - Mexico City @ TBA

05/07/10 Venezuela- Caracas @ TBA

05/08/10 Colombia - Bogota @ Teatro Metropol

05/09/10 Ecuador - Quito @ Bunga

05/11/10 Peru - Lima @ Voce (TBA)

05/13/10 Chile - Santiago @ Teatro Caupolican

05/14/10 Argentina - Bs As @ Teatro Flores

05/15/10 Brazil - Curitiba @ TBA

05/16/10 Brazil - Sao Paulo @ TBA

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

Richard Christy's Charred Walls Of The Damned

Richard Christy's Charred Walls Of The Damned release track listing to self-titled debut album
ARTWORK FOR CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED SELF-TITLED ALBUM NOW AVAILABLE

OFFICIAL CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED MYSPACE PAGE LIVE!

As CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED prepare for their self-titled, first-ever album out February 2nd 2010 – the group is gearing up for their official release by announcing the track listing and unleashing the album's artwork upon the metal world. The self-titled debut by CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED. contains 9 tracks, a bonus DVD: The Making of Charred Walls of the Damned, and comes in a Digipak.

CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED
1. Ghost Town
2. From The Abyss
3. Creating Our Machine
4. Blood on Wood
5. In a World So Cruel
6. Manifestations
7. Voices Within the Walls
8. The Darkest Eyes
9. Fear in the Sky
*Bonus DVD The Making of Charred Walls of the Damned

CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED was produced by Jason Suecof and recorded at his Orlando, FL based studio, Audiohammer Studios, and boasts an all-star lineup consisting of some of metal's most talented musicians. Richard Christy, former drummer for Death and Iced Earth, comedian, and radio personality on the legendary Howard Stern Show on Sirius-XM Satellite Radio, on drums. Famed producer Jason Suecof who has produced and/or mixed some of the most prominent albums from metal's leading bands, including: Trivium, All That Remains, The Black Dahlia Murder, Chimaira, DevilDriver and many, many more, on guitars. Tim "Ripper" Owens, who fronted heavy metal legends Judas Priest from 1996 to 2002, performed alongside Richard in Iced Earth from 2003 to 2004, and currently performs with Beyond Fear and Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force, on vocals. And one of metal's most heralded bassists, Steve Digiorgio, who played alongside Richard in the bands Control Denied and Iced Earth, and has also performed with Death, Autopsy, Testament, Vintersorg, and is a founding member of technical thrash pioneers Sadus.

Be sure to keep an eye on the band's official MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/CharredWallsoftheDamned for an audio clip created by Richard Christy, which is a throwback to radio commercials for metal concerts of days past. The streaming ‘commercial' features snippets of the first single “Ghost Town,” which will be available on iTunes 12/1. Pre-order information on CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED's Metal Blade Records debut and live shows will be announced over the coming months so be sure add the band as your friend on MySpace for further details.

http://www.myspace.com/CharredWallsoftheDamned

WINTERFYLLETH Sign To Candlelight Records

Formed in 2007 with the intention of honoring England’s proud ancestral heritage and rich national culture, WINTERFYLLETH (comprised of members culled from the UK’s most devastating doom contingent Atavist) set a solidified mission statement to bring awareness to England’s historical stories, folklore, landscapes and ancestral past through their folk-influenced vitriolic black metal.

Coining the term English Heritage Black Metal (EHBM), WINTERFYLLETH -- which translates to "Winter Full Moon" from the Olde English language -- represents the first full moon in October as well as the Anglo-Saxon festival of the arrival of winter. The band generated a massive response from the underground with their Rising of the Winter Full Moon demo leading to their union with Profound Lore Records. Rising of the Winter Full Moon displayed a fierce focused vision on what WINTERFYLLETH wanted to achieve through their music, and with their The Ghost of Heritage debut, that vision became even more solidified and fleshed out.

By combining vicious yet moody folk inspired black metal that harkens back to the early days of Enslaved and early Ulver, WINTERFYLLETH also conjure feelings and moods reminiscent of Drudkh, Hate Forest and Forefather, while forging new ground to lead the recent black metal movement in the UK. Lyrically, the band delve into tales of England’s archaic history, recounting major events and battles and drawing inspiration from certain sites that grace the countryside of England.

The band recently signed to Candlelight Records for the release of their forthcoming 2010 album The Mercian Sphere.

Said guitarist/frontman Chris Naughton: "WINTERFYLLETH are proud to have been given the opportunity to sign with such an influential and well respected label as Candlelight Records. It is awesome for our band to now feature alongside some of the most crucial black metal artists from the last decade. We are particularly honored to be in the ranks amongst bands like Emperor, Enslaved -- who are one of my biggest influences -- Anaal Nathrakh, Absu and 1349 as well as some newer greats like Xerath. We are looking forward to the chance to work with a label that is as passionate about releasing great music as we are. Here’s to good things! Hail Heritage! Hail Candlelight!"

WINTERFYLLETH Lineup:
Chris Naughton (guitar/vocals)
Simon Lucas (drums/backing vocals)
Nick Wallwork (bass/backing vocals)
Mark Wood (guitar/backing vocals)

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

BARREN EARTH’S ‘OUR TWILIGHT’ OUT NOW

HELSINKI, FINLAND – Finland’s up-and-coming progressive/death metal act, Barren Earth, has released their debut EP, ‘Our Twilight’, in the US, today, via Peaceville Records. The four-song EP, which came out in Europe last week, will soon by followed by Barren Earth’s debut full-length album, to be released in early 2010.

Barren Earth’s impressive roster features former members of Amorphis, plus current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow, and Kreator. The ‘Our Twilight’ EP is a blend of progressive and folk-textured death metal, drawing inspiration from a diversity of musical acts and genres.

Metalunderground.com raves, “The ‘Our Twilight’ EP only gives a brief taste of Barren Earth’s proficiency across four tracks, but it’s more than enough to showcase what is undoubtedly going to become a new powerhouse in the arena.”

The track list for ‘Our Twilight’ is…

1. Our Twilight
2. Jewel
3. The Flame of Serenity
4. Floodred


An album trailer, giving a glimpse into the writing and recording process of the tracks, can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/officialbarrenearth#p/u/0/SslgC0ud-ww while the title track off the new EP can be heard on the band’s official MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/officialbarrenearth. An audio sampler, previewing each of the four tracks on ‘Our Twilight’, can be heard on the Barren Earth mini-site http://www.peaceville.com/barrenearth/ourtwilight/

The ‘Our Twilight’ EP can be purchased at…
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/barren-earth/id333180561?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
http://www.amazon.com/Our-Twilight/dp/B002QI2UV6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1258475657&sr=8-2
http://www.burningshed.com/store/peaceville/product/261/1774/


For more information on Barren Earth, and ‘Our Twilight’…
www.myspace.com/officialbarrenearth
www.barrenearth.com
www.peaceville.com

ACHERON – “I am Heathen” music video (World Premiere)

Black/Death Metal cult legends ACHERON will be unveiling their new music video for the song “I am Heathen” (featured on their new album “THE FINAL CONFLICT: Last Days Of God”) on WWW.YOUTUBE.COM this Saturday, November 21st, 2009. It will also be posted on their official MYSPACE page at http://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ACHERON


This is the first professionally filmed music video the band has done in their 20 plus years of existence. Band frontman Vincent Crowley explains the concept behind the video.



“The video is about embracing the life of being a Heathen. Many people struggle with what is wrong or right, good or evil. When they go against the norm, the guilt eats away at them. Heathens don’t have negative feeling about embracing their true nature. Temptation doesn’t weaken us because in the end we control it! Lots of the symbolism in the video shows just that.”



ACHERON filmed this video with WERNER VIDEOS SERVICES and was directed by Aaron Werner. The video features the band line-up of Vincent Crowley, Kyle Severn, Max Otworth, Ash Thomas and special appearances by actress Madison Riley.



This video will be featured on a free promotional DVD put out by the band. The DVD is over 90 minutes long and will contain the “I Am Heathen” Music Video, an in depth band Video Documentary on “Making FINAL CONFLICT” (Rare Footage!), Video Footage from their 2008 “DECEMBER DAMNATION” mini-tour in Brazil and the Complete “SATANIC SUPREMACY” 3 song demo. This DVD is being given out for free to people who are buying the new “THE FINAL CONFLICT: Last Days of God” CD from the band or IBEX MOON RECORDS. So get yours today!



ACHERON will also be doing a dvd/video release show in Columbus, Ohio, on December 4th, 2009! The show will be at THE SUMMIT, 2210 Summit St, Columbus, OH, with the bands DEAD SEA, INFERNAL DEATH and CARDIAC ARREST.



www.ibexmoonrecords.com
www.myspace.com/ibexmoonrecords
www.myspace.com/acheron

HAZY HAMLET - Sign Deal with Dark Sun Records

Brazilian classic metal group HAZY HAMLET has closed a deal for distribution of its Forging Metal album with label Dark Sun Records. According to a press release, the band believes that together they will be able to achieve a better album promotion taking it to places not yet reached and thus fighting the piracy that has been shaking music scene, mainly the fragile metallic one."

Currently Hazy Hamlet awaits the release of tribute to W.A.S.P. The Crimson Covers by Remedy Records (Germany), which will feature a cover of song 'Rebel In The FDG' recorded by the band.

Forging Metal tracklisting:
'The Beginning Of The End - Part 1'
'The Beginning Of The End - Part 2'
'Black Masquerade'
'Metal Revolution'
'Field Of Crosses'
'Funeral For A Viking'
'Chrome Heart'
'Chariot Of Thor'
'Forging Metal'
'The Faces Of Illusion'

WITHIN TEMPTATION - Release Acoustic Live Album in December

Symphonic rock outfit WITHIN TEMPTATION will release a forthcoming live album, An Acoustic Night at the Theatre, due out December 15. The release will be available via all digital music providers, while physical copies will be available exclusively at the newly-launched Roadrunner Records web store, http://store.roadrunnerrecords.com/.



In November 2008, Within Temptation embarked on a sold-out, intimate theatre tour in their native Europe, complete with seated audiences. The setup afforded the band the opportunity to rearrange several classics from its extensive catalogue to suit an acoustic performance. The album was recorded at the Muziekcentrum Frits Philips in Eindhoven, Holland on November 30 of last year. The performance was beautifully captured and demonstrates the simplified and stripped down side of the band.



Guitarist Robert Westerholt explained, “I was fascinated by the idea of giving our audience a much more individual experience by focusing on the essence of our songs and reducing the show to a minimum. At the same time the acoustic arrangements and sounds let you hear different influences in our music. For example, some Celtic elements which I think come out best when played acoustically.” Vocalist Sharon den Adel adds, “To show this other side of Within Temptation has been a dream of mine for quite some time. It was great to see that not only our existing fans but also people seeing us for the first time enjoyed it so much.”



Special guests include Life of Agony’s vocalist Keith Caputo for the single “What Have You Done.” Caputo guested on the album version, so it was only appropriate that he contributed to the live song, as well. Additionally, The Gathering’s Anneke van Giersbergen joins den Adel for a powerful partnership on “Somewhere.”



Of additional note, the album also contains the brand new song Utopia, written during the rehearsals for the theatre tour. A duet with UK singer-songwriter Chris Jones (who Sharon met while working with world-famous DJ Armin van Buuren on his track In And Out Of Love), Utopia will also be available as a digital single prior to the album release. The band are set to film a video shortly with director Oscar Verpoort. Poignantly written, Utopia is about two lovers who can't be together because they are separated by their contrasting dreams of the ideal life. "The only way to be together is for one of them to sacrifice their dream,” clarifies Sharon. “It really is about this one moment that we each inevitably experience: reaching a point in your life where you have to decide what you want your future to look like."

OVERLORDE's Mark 'M.E.' Edwards' msuic in indie film

Debuting at the Tromadance New Mexico 2009 film festival on November 21st will be the independent film Defective Man! (SB-Films). It is the first film to feature songs written and recorded by Mark 'M.E.' Edwards (OVERLORDE) as a solo artist, and the second release featuring a song written by him (the straight to DVD release Altitude Sickness: Into Thin Air by Ace in the Hole Productions featured Edwards' song 'Snow Giant' performed by his heavy metal band Overlorde.

Defective Man! is the story of two co-workers who, after being injured in a chemical accident, become not-so-super heroes... The film will air at 2:45 pm.

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine not happy with record label?

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update:

"I hope that everyone that is in a band and has been watching how things have transpired are taking notes. This record has been out for weeks and weeks, and no radio play from the radio person at Roadrunner, nothing. Zero.

But that should be expected; this is the same guy I HAD TO ASK to get me interviews. Talk about a Gomer moment!

Now, I am going to be forced to rely on my own radio station to play Megadeth, but that's ok, I seem to be doing the label's job everyday, in every city, and I am used to it after these last two records.

I am waiting to talk to the owner of Roadrunner, and all I ask is that you pray that this guy has even a modicum of respect for me and how hard I have been working for him. And he get's the lionshare of the revenue, while I get news that with the best record I have recorded in decades has now dropped off of the charts.

Kudos Roadrunner, the is the first worldwide critically acclaimed record by the press, and the fans, and you just can't seem to get this right. This is the first time that everyone likes a record of mine, and you can't get us on the radio or into the stores.

I can't tell you how many stores I go into while on tour and I see nothing. And all I hear from RR is we are committed to the record.

My ass."

BLOODSTOCK 2010 - GWAR and KORPIKLAANI confirmed!

BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR has confirmed a further two acts for next year's festival. After being forced to pull out in 2009, it is with great honour, anticipation and a touch of nerves that we can confirm GWAR's EXCLUSIVE return to the UK. The Grammy-nominated Scumdogs Of The Universe will be flying in from Antarctica to unleash hell on all in attendance. Frontmonster Oderus Urungus warns us of the impending orgy of bodily fluids, nuclear waste and all manner of murder and vulgarity.

"Greetings people of Earth, it is I, ODERUS URUNGUS, lead singer of the BLOODIEST band in metal history, the mighty GWAR! And it is with a sense of toe-curling delight and impending DOOM that I announce the addition of the GWAR to the mammoth BLOODSTOCK Open Air Metal Festival to be held this summer in England. That’s right, from the frozen depths of Antarctica, GWAR brings what BLOODSTOCK needs...BLOOD! Prepare yourself for the most colossal, disgusting, and completely politically incorrect show in metal history! We'll bring the swords, you bring the bodies, and together we shall turn the slam-pit into a seething mass of DEATH not seen in Europe since the fall of Berlin! GWAR is playing BLOODSTOCK...and may the Pope choke on it!"

Next up, Finnish folk-metal heroes KORPIKLAANI will be bringing their band of merry metal to Derby this summer for their only UK appearance of 2010. With a repertoire of upbeat songs, mostly about alcohol and partying, KORPIKLAANI are the perfect band to raise your tankards to while enjoying the festival sunshine. The band are eagerly anticipating their return to the Bloodstock stage:

"We are very glad to get a chance to play in Bloodstock Open Air again after few years. Last time was our first festival in England and the audience was wild and good as always there. We are looking forward to the festival very much already, and we hope there is enough cold beer like the last time."

The BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR METAL FESTIVAL 2010 will take place at Catton Hall, Derbyshire from 13th – 15th August.

Limited tickets are on sale now until Xmas at the discounted price of £85 for the whole weekend at www.bloodstock.uk.com

BAND LINE UP SO FAR
OBITUARY : ROSS THE BOSS : RAGE : ANDROMEDA : BEHEMOTH : DEVIN TOWNSEND : DORO : LEAVES EYES : SUFFOCATION : DREAM EVIL : CANNIBAL CORPSE : KORPIKLAANI : GWAR

OVERKILL ­To Tour the UK 2010

Thrash Metal Legends OVERKILL have recently announced UK dates in 2010! Their new album "Ironbound" will be out Feb 1st.

Commented Bobby Blitz:

"UK-UK-UK...here we come England... time to smash the Brits to Bits! Let's make it another one to remember as the Brit-Pit swings into to full action. So strap yourselves in, as we pound the ground, how far can you take it? GO IRONBOUND!" BB

Tourdates:

OVERKILL - "Killfest Tour 2010"

24.02. UK Wolverhampton - Wulfrun
25.02. UK London - O2 Academy Islington

www.myspace.com/overkill
www.nuclearblast.de
www.nuclearblast.de/overkill

MUNICIPAL WASTE POSTS UPDATE FROM 'WASTE THE WORLD' TOUR

Virginian crossover kings MUNICIPAL WASTE have posted an update from their 'Waste the World' tour.

The band are currently on the North American leg of the tour in support of their new album, MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, which debuted at #10 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.

MUNICIPAL WASTE drummer DAVE WITTE posts:

"This tour is going great, all the bands are bringing it each night - it's a great bill with something for everyone. We're nine shows in already and sadly Goatwhore departed last night, we'll miss them. Off With Their Heads joins us tomorrow to mix things up even more. We're playing a smorgasbord of old and new material and Waste fans new and old are stoked on it as well as us!

"In Texas, in Houston we survived a flooded venue, moved the show to another room and played and extended set for our awesome supportive fans and in Austin, we busted out our cover version of S.O.D.'s 'United Forces' for the last time (we've been playing on and off while touring over the past few years), with the man Billy Milano himself singing."

Catch MUNICIPAL WASTE live with special guests CAULDRON plus others at the following shows:

Nov. 19 - Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club
Nov. 20 - Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
Nov. 21 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s
Nov. 23 - Portland, Oregon @ Satyricon
Nov. 24 - Seattle, Washington @ El Corazon
Nov. 25 - Bellingham, Washington @ Wild Buffalo House of Music
Nov. 27 - Edmonton @ Starlite Ballroom
Nov. 28 - Calgary @ The Warehouse
Nov. 29 - Winnipeg @ Pyramid Cabaret
Dec. 01 - Minneapolis, Minnesota @ Triple Rock
Dec. 02 - Chicago, Illinois @ Subteranean
Dec. 04 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
Dec. 05 - Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop
Dec. 06 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
Dec. 07 - Montreal, QC @ Foufounes
Dec. 08 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium (Upstairs)
Dec. 09 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
Dec. 10 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania @ First Unitarian Church
Dec. 11 - Richmond, Virginia @ Alley Katz

Following the North American leg, MUNICIPAL WASTE will be taking a few weeks break before bringing the 'Waste the World' tour to Europe. Catch them in Europe in the new year at the following shows:

19.01.10 Berlin, Germany - Magnet Club
20.01.10 Stuttgart, Germany - Juha West
21.01.10 Munich, Germany - Feierwerk
22.01.10 Bologna, Italy - Sottotetto Club
23.01.10 Treviso, Italy - New age club
25.01.10 Hamburg, Germany - Hafenklang
27.01.10 Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser
28.01.10 Oslo, Norway - Betong
29.01.10 Bergen, Norway - Garage
30.01.10 Birmingham, UK - Academy
01.02.10 Glasgow, UK - King Tuts
02.02.10 Leeds, UK - The Cockpit
04.02.10 London, UK - The Scala
05.02.10 Bolwerk, Netherlands - Sneek
06.02.10 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg

SYLOSIS in the studio!

Reading based modern thrashers SYLOSIS entered the studio last Friday to record the follow up to 2008s successful debut Conclusion Of An Age.

The band is working with Scott Atkins who worked on the predecessor.

Commented mainman Josh Middleton: "We're ridiculously excited about starting work on the next album. We're definitely progressing as a band, incorporating some new influences to make an album that's more mature, darker and generally a lot heavier. I've been writing riffs thinking things like "what if (TOOL guitarist) Adam Jones played guitar in DEATH“ haha. The songs are a little longer this time around and a bit more complex and technical which is something that's just happened naturally.

We're just about to start tracking the drums for ten days with producer Scott Atkins. We contemplated using other producers but we all really enjoyed working with Scott and we were really happy with the production on the last album. He really pushes for tightness and understands where we're coming from musically. In terms of the production, this time we're going to aim for a much more organic, raw sound. Rob's really progressed as a drummer in the last year so I can't wait to hear him lay this stuff down in the studio. Once the drums are complete we head off on tour with DRAGONFORCE so we wont end up recording the guitars, bass and vocals etc until January."

Watch Rob hitting his drums real hard while recording for the upcoming album at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XODyo6RXgk

The band take a break and today kick off their tour with DRAGONFORCE, before returning to London for a headline show and resuming recordings. Catch Sylosis on tour with Dragonforce at the following shows:

SYLOSIS
19.11 Folkestone - Leas Cliff Hall
20.11 Reading - Hexagon
21.11 Southend - Cliffs
23.11 Southampton -Guildhall
24.11 Truro - Hall for Cornwall
25.11 Bristol - University
26.11 Wolverhampton - Wulfrun Hall
28.11 Preston - 53 Degrees
29.11 Bradford - St. Georges Hall
30.11 Sheffield - Academy
01.12 Hanley - Victoria Hall
03.12 Glasgow - Barrowlands
04.12 Dundee - Fat Sam's
05.12 Inverness - Iron Works
07.12 Middlesborough - Empire
08.12 Cambridge - Corn Exchange
10.12 Lincoln - Engine Shed
11.12 Manchester - Academy
12.12 Liverpool - Academy

Sylosis headline the London Garage on December 16th.

BEHEMOTH announce Canadian dates!

The mighty Behemoth will once again be returning to North American soil in 2010! This is their first tour in the region since their massively successful summer with the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest. Following Mayhem, Behemoth's Evangelion reached enormous heights, coming in at #56 on the Billboard Top 200, #61 on Canada's Top 200, and three weeks straight at #1 in Poland before being certified gold in their home country.

The fans have spoken and Behemoth's return to North America will be a triumphant conquest presented by Revolver Magazine in association with Affliction, ESP Guitars and with on-line media partners KillerTours.com and VampireFreaks.com. Supporting Behemoth on the Evangelia Amerika tour will be Septic Flesh from Greece and Shining from Sweden.
Tickets will go on sale beginning on November 20th with a November 19th pre-sale through Artist Arena here: https://tix.artistarena.com/behemoth/


Tour dates
01/21 Calgary, AB Republik
01/22 Edmonton, AB The Starlite Room
01/23 Regina, SK The District
01/24 Winnipeg, MB WECC

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BEHEMOTH
Evangelia Amerika tour presented by Revolver
In association w/ Affliction and ESP Guitars
Tour w/ Septic Flesh, Shining
w/ specials guests TBA on select dates
01/07 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of the Living Arts
01/08 W. Springfield, VA Jaxx
01/09 Raleigh, NC Volume 11
01/10 Atlanta, GA Masquerade
01/11 Tampa, FL State Theatre
01/13 Austin, TX Emo's
01/15 Tucson, AZ The Rock
01/16 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues
01/17 San Francisco, CA Slims
01/18 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theater
01/19 Seattle, WA El Corazon
01/21 Calgary, AB Republik
01/22 Edmonton, AB The Starlite Room
01/23 Regina, SK The District
01/24 Winnipeg, MB WECC
01/25 St. Paul, MN Station 4
01/26 Chicago, IL House of Blues
01/27 Cleveland, OH Peabody's
01/28 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls
01/30 New York, NY Gramercy Theatre

Follow, friend and become a fan of Behemoth at the following locations:
http://www.behemoth.pl
http://www.myspace.com/behemoth
http://www.facebook.com/behemoth
http://www.ilike.com/artist/Behemoth
http://twitter.com/behemothband

KATATONIA INTERVIEWED BY THE FANS

Video Streaming Exclusively at TheGauntlet.com

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - Shortly over a week ago, Sweden's premiere progressive metal act, Katatonia, met up with Peaceville Records at their show in London, to sit down and answer fan-submitted questions. The questions ranged from inquiries about their latest studio album, Night is the New Day, and the band's musical influences, to questions about food and breaking the law. The answers were videotaped, and can be seen exclusively at TheGauntlet.com http://www.thegauntlet.com

Katatonia's eighth studio album, Night is the New Day, is out now on Peaceville Records. The new record hit US stores last week, on November 10th, and currently sits at #35 on the Billboard Indie Chart. The music video for the new track, "Day and Then the Shade", can be viewed on Katatonia’s MySpace page http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=100584079&searchid=865a4fa1-01c7-4312-bce2-26fe0e860840

For more information…
http://www.nightisthenewday.com
http://www.katatonia.com
http://www.myspace.com/katatonia
http://www.twitter.com/katatoniaband
http://www.peaceville.com

DRAGONFORCE TO REISSUE FIRST TWO ALBUMS

DRAGONFORCE have their first two studio albums – 'Valley Of The Damned' and 'Sonic Firestorm' – re-issued on February 22nd 2010 via Spinefarm Records UK.

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 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 and the UK), all of it lovingly assembled by Li himself.

2004 SAW the release of 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 boxset along with exclusive band merchandise and various collectible items.

DRAGONFORCE will be playing a 19-date UK headline tour from November 19th - December 12th 2009, with support coming from Sabaton, Sylosis & Glamour Of The Kill:

19.11 Folkestone - Leas Cliff Hall
20.11 Reading - Hexagon
21.11 Southend - Cliffs
23.11 Southampton -Guildhall
24.11 Truro – Hall for Cornwall
25.11 Bristol - University
26.11 Wolverhampton – Wulfrun Hall
28.11 Preston – 53 Degrees
29.11 Bradford – St. Georges Hall
30.11 Sheffield - Academy
01.12 Hanley – Victoria Hall
03.12 Glasgow - Barrowlands
04.12 Dundee – Fat Sam's
05.12 Inverness – Iron Works
07.12 Middlesborough - Empire
08.12 Cambridge – Corn Exchange
10.12 Lincoln – Engine Shed
11.12 Manchester - Academy
12.12 Liverpool – Academy

IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION announces headlining UK Tour

British death metallers IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION have revealed the dates for a UK headlining tour in December.

Following numerous tours with the likes of CRYPTOPSY, BENEATH THE MASSACRE, TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED and THE BOY WILL DROWN, IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION will kick-start the 2009 holiday season with a headlining UK tour, featuring support from WHILE SHE SLEEPS.

Catch IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION on "The Wintour" at the following shows:

06.12.09 Southend - Chinnery's
08.12.09 Colchester - The Twist
09.12.09 Leicester - The Shed
10.12.09 Doncaster - Rockbar
12.12.09 Glasgow - Classic Grand
13.12.09 Hull - Ringside
14.12.09 Leeds - Joseph's Well
15.12.09 Birmingham - The Flapper
16.12.09 Stoke - Harry's Bar
17.12.09 Bristol - The Croft

BARREN EARTH’S ‘OUR TWILIGHT’ EP OUT NOW

Debut EP Available in the US on Peaceville Records

HELSINKI, FINLAND – Finland's up-and-coming progressive/death metal act, Barren Earth, has released their debut EP, 'Our Twilight', in the US, today, via Peaceville Records. The four-song EP, which came out in Europe last week, will soon by followed by Barren Earth's debut full-length album, to be released in early 2010.

Barren Earth's impressive roster features former members of Amorphis, plus current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow, and Kreator. The 'Our Twilight' EP is a blend of progressive and folk-textured death metal, drawing inspiration from a diversity of musical acts and genres.

Metalunderground.com raves, "The 'Our Twilight' EP only gives a brief taste of Barren Earth’s proficiency across four tracks, but it's more than enough to showcase what is undoubtedly going to become a new powerhouse in the arena."

The track list for 'Our Twilight' is…

1. Our Twilight
2. Jewel
3. The Flame of Serenity
4. Floodred

An album trailer, giving a glimpse into the writing and recording process of the tracks, can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/officialbarrenearth#p/u/0/SslgC0ud-ww while the title track off the new EP can be heard on the band’s official MySpace page. An audio sampler, previewing each of the four tracks on 'Our Twilight', can be heard on the Barren Earth mini-site http://www.peaceville.com/barrenearth/ourtwilight/

The ‘Our Twilight’ EP can be purchased at…
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/barren-earth/id333180561?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
http://www.amazon.com/Our-Twilight/dp/B002QI2UV6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1258475657&sr=8-2
http://www.burningshed.com/store/peaceville/product/261/1774/

EVILE ANNOUNCES 2010 EUROPEAN HEADLINING TOUR

British thrashers EVILE have confirmed a full European headlining tour for 2010.

EVILE will kick off the "Infecting Nations" tour in January with a string of UK shows, before heading off to mainland Europe for the rest of the tour. The tour will mark the band's first official shows since the tragic passing of their bassist, MIKE ALEXANDER, on October 5th.

Joining EVILE on the Infecting Nations tour will be American thrashers WARBRINGER and Israel's THE FADING.

The full Infecting Nations tour dates are as follows:

EVILE w/ Warbringer and The Fading
Infecting Nations Tour 2010
14.01.10 Cardiff, UK - Barfly
15.01.10 Wrexham, UK - Central Station
16.01.10 York, UK - Fibbers
17.01.10 Glasgow, UK - Cathouse
18.01.10 Newcastle, UK - University
20.01.10 Manchester, UK - Academy 3
21.01.10 Nottingham, UK - Rock City
22.01.10 Leeds, UK - Rios
23.01.10 Bristol, UK - Thekla
24.01.10 London, UK - The Underworld
25.01.10 Wolverhampton, UK - Civic Hall
27.01.10 Tilburg, Holland - O13
28.01.10 Kerkrade, Holland - Rocktempel
29.01.10 Aarau, Switzerland - KIFF
30.01.10 Prague, Czech Republic - Exit Chmelnice
31.01.10 Saarbrucken, Germany - Garage
01.02.10 Munich, Germany - Backstage
02.02.10 Milan, Italy - Zoe Club
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 Braunschweig, Germany - B58
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

KILLING JOKE CONFIRM NEW DEAL WITH SPINEFARM RECORDS

ORIGINAL LINE-UP CONFIRM NEW WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH SPINEFARM RECORDS

30th ANNIVERSARY TOUR AND STUDIO ALBUM TO FOLLOW EARLY NEXT YEAR…

With a reputation forged in fire, brimstone and magic, Killing Joke have long been one of rock’s most iconic & influential outfits.

Now, 30 years since first bonding in blood, the original line-up of Jaz Coleman (vocals), Geordie (guitar), Youth (bass) and Paul Ferguson (drums) are set to start work on their 13th studio album - the first fruits of a new worldwide deal with the Spinefarm Records label.

Set for release in April 2010, this latest set of recordings (title to be confirmed) will see the aforementioned musicians sharing studio space for the first time in 27 years, having already road-tested their relationship with sold-out shows around the world, kicking off in Tokyo last Autumn.

Over the years, the band members have chosen to develop their talents in a variety of ways: triple Grammy winner Jaz Coleman, for instance, has established an international reputation working with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras, whilst Martin ‘Youth’ Glover has become one of the UK’s most celebrated producers, supervising albums from the Verve & Primal Scream amongst others, as well as achieving major success as one half of highly-regarded duo, The Orb.

Covered by Metallica, Foo Fighters and more, Killing Joke's apocalyptic vision continues to draw praise from such high-profile supporters as Jimmy Page and Billy Corgan, and the band’s considerable musical legacy can be heard in the works of Nirvana, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails and the like - artists whose rise to fame never saw them cutting ties with the underground/alternative scene.

Once described by Paul Ferguson as 'the sound of the earth vomiting', Killing Joke are now poised to take their music of resistance to a whole new level, both in the studio and on the road.

As ever, the journey won’t be easily forgotten… whether those involved wish to do so or not!

APRIL 2010 TOUR
15 UK Picture House, Edinburgh http://www.ticketweb.co.uk
16 UK Hammersmith Apollo, London http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk

The Haunted Remain Main Support On Slayer Tour

Swedish Thrashers THE HAUNTED have confirmed they will still be the main support on SLAYER's rescheduled UK dates.

Speaking about the dates, frontman Peter Dolving stated:

"This is great beyond words. Since the very first The Haunted record we've enjoyed great support from Slayer and we've talked many times about how cool it would be to support our favorite band in the world. Slayer are without competition the one band that's inspired and motivated us over the years. In many ways Slayer personify the measure by which we live and act as a band, and to finally get to head out with these dudes is awesome, and fucking beautiful! This is going to be utter complete fucking mayhem!"

SLAYER Vocalist/bassist Tom Araya has been under the care of a specialist for a back injury, and while he has already made substantial improvement, he is continuing on with doctor-prescribed treatment, resulting in the dates being postponed.

"Right now," said Slayer's manager, Rick Sales, "our main concern must be the full and permanent recovery of Tom, so we have decided to clear the calendar and give him the extra time he needs to concentrate solely on good health."

Catch Slayer and The Haunted at the following shows:

March 2010
7 Manchester O2 Academy 0161 832 1111
8 London HMV Forum 0844 847 2405
9 London HMV Forum 0844 847 2405

Apr 2010
2 Nottingham Rock City 0871 3100 000
3 Glasgow Barrowland 0871 230 7131
4 Leeds O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
5 Birmingham O2 Academy 0844 477 2000

All tickets for the original shows are still valid.

Tickets also available from 0871 230 5595, http://www.kililive.com http://www.seetickets.com and usual outlets

EARACHE RECORDS ANNOUNCES MASSIVE PLAY.COM SALE CAMPAIGN

British extreme metal label Earache Records has teamed up with online retailer Play.com to host a massive sale of Earache titles.

Items start at just £6.99 with a huge selection of Earache titles available from classic bands as well as newer hits. The Play.com Earache sale is on now and will be running into the new year.

Head over to the Play.com Earache Records sale at http://www.play.com/Music/CD/3-/476371/2-/Promo.html?dpr=476371

Artists featured in the sale include:

Akercocke
At The Gates
The Berzerker
Biomechanical
Blood Red Throne
Bolt Thrower
Bonded By Blood
The Boy Will Drown
Brutal Truth
Carcass
Cathedral
Cauldron
Cult Of Luna
Decapitated
Deicide
Entombed
Evile
Gama Bomb
Godflesh
Hate Eternal
The Haunted
Ignominious Incarceration
Insect Warfare
Morbid angel
Mortiis
Municipal Waste
Napalm Death
Oceano
Order Of Ennead
Pitchshifter
Sleep
SSS
Terrorizer
Violator
White Wizzard

RONNIE JAMES DIO Hospitalized

Classic Rock earlier reported that DIO have cancelled their entire UK tour, which was scheduled to launch in Glasgow, Scotland on November 21st.

In an update, "According to Ronnie James Dio’s wife and manager, Wendy, the singer has been hospitalized. She did not go into details. However, the dates are not being rescheduled, and ticket holders should return to the point of purchase and get refunds."

Stay tuned for further updates on Ronnie's condition.


Earlier this month, Metal Mind Productions reissued Dio's Evil Or Divine – Live In New York City album.

This brings a truly unique collection of some of the greatest and most memorable songs in Dio’s catalogue, brilliantly performed at the Roseland ballroom in New York City in 2002.

The setlist includes songs that span the length of Dio's distinguished career. Though favoring his early solo works, there is a bit of RAINBOW, as well as BLACK SABBATH. Including such remarkable songs as 'Long Live Rock and Roll', 'Heaven And Hell', 'Stand Up And Shout', 'Don't Talk To Strangers' and 'Holy Diver', this album is a must-have for all true fans of heavy metal.

The new digipak edition is limited to 1,000 copies. Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process, released on a golden disc.

Tracklist:

'Killing The Dragon'
'Egypt' / 'Children Of The Sea'
'Push'
'Stand Up And Shout'
'Rock And Roll'
'Don't Talk To Strangers'
'Man On The Silver Mountain'
Guitar Solo
'Long Live Rock And Roll'
'Fever Dreams'
'Holy Diver'
'Heaven And Hell'
'The Last In Line'
'Rainbow In The Dark'
'We Rock'

HYPOCRISY Cancel North American Tour

Legendary Swedish death metallers, HYPOCRISY, have issued the following statement in regards to their tour with ENSIFERUM and their current troubles with U.S. immigration:

“We regretfully have to officially announce the cancellation of our tour in North America. We’ve tried everything so far and it seems like the process will take longer than expected for one of the members in the band. We will try to come back as soon as possible, as we want to show our US fans that we care for them and we are ready to play the new songs live!”


Previously HYPOCRISY had been in holding mode, fully expecting to join the tour that was already in progress at a later date. In an earlier statement the band explained their situation:

“Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are forced to stay home until U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services process and authorize our working visas. This is the first time the band has faced a situation like this and it’s extremely frustrating, as well as depressing, since the last thing we want to do is disappoint our loyal fans who have waited years to see us live in the US. We filed for our visas with plenty of time, but as some probably don’t know, the US government has changed its rules when it comes to visas issued to artists so it’s become tougher. Even if we have already toured the US numerous times.”


HYPOCRISY had enlisted the help of CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/frontman Alexi Laiho to temporarily fill the vacant 2nd guitarist spot on this tour alongside ENSIFERUM, EX DEO, BLACKGUARD and SWASHBUCKLE.

For more info visit: www.hypocrisy.tv & www.myspace.com/hypocrisy

Fatal Smile: New single on the Swedish charts

Fatal Smile check in:

"Last week we finally released Run for your life as single! Featuring original - and radio versions and the bonus track Pissed Off, co-written by Y and Paul Sabu. Paul has written hits for Alice Cooper, Shania Twain, David Bowie, Wasp and Madonna. Run For Your Life now spins on radio and entered on 16th place in the charts after only one week! Maybe because of the cool video we filmed for it in Czech Republic during our European summer tour."

Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sofqixjvlWU


World Domination Special Edition - release next week!

A digipak version of our latest album is hitting the stores next week. Remastered and packed with two bonus tracks from the Domination recordings plus two videos - Run for your Life and S.O.B!

The album is mixed by Michael Wagener, the mastermind behind masterpieces from Ozzy, Skid Row, Mötley, Accept, metallica.....

World Domination was listed top ten in the top magazines all over the world! Sweden Rock Magazine listed it no 1. It´s a kick ass album to crank up loud! WORLD DOMINATION SPECIAL EDITION is even more! More music, videos, new artwork and even rawer, heavier, energetic sound!

Both releases are available to buy or book now at all Download sites and Amazon.com, Ginza.se, CDON.com, CDbaby, or wherever you get Rock!

SYMPHONY X: "WORKING HARD ON THE NEW CD"

Michael Romeo, guitarist & songwriter for North America’s progressive metal gods SYMPHONY X, comments on the band’s recent signing with Nuclear Blast Records and the arrival of the follow-up album to 2007’s Paradise Lost:



“We are really excited to be a part of the Nuclear Blast Family, a great label with a cool roster of bands, which we are proud to be a part of. As of now, we are working hard on the new CD and are looking to finish it up late Winter 2009 / Spring 2010. We can’t wait to hit the road and play some of the new cool stuff for everyone and especially all our loyal fans. We look forward to a long relationship with all the great people who work at the label all over the world.”



Formed in 1994 in New Jersey, SYMPHONY X has seven studio albums and one live album to their credit. Their discography has sold 170,000 copies in the U.S. alone.



Visit SYMPHONY X online at http://www.SYMPHONYX.com & http://www.myspace.com/OFFICIALSYMPHONYX

SLAYER, MEGADETH ANNOUNCE ONE MORE AMERICAN CITY TO CARNAGE

SLAYER, MEGADETH ANNOUNCE ONE MORE AMERICAN CITY
TO CARNAGE IN 2010

Los Angeles, CA - November 17, 2009 -- Apparently, twenty-five cities just wasn't enough for Megadeth and Slayer on their upcoming "American Carnage" North American tour which kicks off on January 18 in Seattle.

The co-headliners announce today that one more date has been added to the itinerary - the bands will play Glens Falls Civic Center in Glens Falls, New York on February 12. Tickets go on sale November 28 at all Ticketmaster outlets and at www.ticketmaster.com with a presale launching tomorrow. Log on to www.slayer.net for all the details.

Yesterday, Slayer and Megadeth announced that they will tour the U.S. together for the first time in nearly two decades, with Testament as special guest. The now 26-date trek will include the six "Canadian Carnage" dates that had been postponed earlier this month due to Slayer vocalist/bassist Tom Araya's back problem.

According to Slayer's manager, Rick Sales, "Tom continues to recover and is improving more and more every day, so I think by the time January 18 rolls around, he'll be ready for some carnage."

Complete dates for "American Carnage" are as follows:

JANUARY
18 WaMu Theatre, Seattle, WA*
19 Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR (tickets sold via www.rosequarter.com)
21 Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA*
22 Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, CA * (tickets on sale 11/21)
23 Dodge Theatre, Phoenix, AZ**
25 Magness Arena, Denver, CO*
26 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, NM*
27 El Paso Coliseum, El Paso, TX*
29 Verizon Wireless, Houston, TX**
31 Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, TN*

FEBRUARY
1 Gwinnett Arena, Duluth, GA*
2 Broadbent Arena, Louisville, KY* (tickets on sale 12/4)
4 Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN* (tickets on sale 12/4)
5 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, IL* (tickets on sale 12/4)
6 Cobo Arena, Detroit, MI*
9 Chevrolet Theatre, Wallingford, CT**
11 Izod Center, East Rutherford, NJ*
12 Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls, NY* (tickets on sale 11/28)
13 Susquehanna Center, Camden, NJ*
14 Tsongas Arena, Lowell, MA*
16 Pavillon de la Jeunesse, Quebec City, QC (tickets sold via Billetech.com)
18 John Labatt Centre, London, ON (tickets on sale 11/27 via JohnLabattCentre.com)
19 Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON (tickets sold via Ticketmaster.ca)
20 Bell Centre, Montreal, QC (tickets sold via Admission.com)
22 Moncton Coliseum, Moncton, NB (tickets sold via MonctonColiseum.com)
23 Metro Centre, Halifax, NS (tickets sold via TicketAtlantic.com


* tickets sold through Ticketmaster
** tickets sold through LiveNation.com



SLAYER: http://www.slayer.net

MEGADETH: http://www.megadeth.com

TESTAMENT: http://www.testamentlegions.com

MYSTIC PROPHECY "FIREANGEL" EUROPE TOUR WITH STRATOVARIOUS

German/Greek power metallers MYSTIC PROPHECY be proud to announced that they will be supporting STRATOVARIOUS in their upcoming European tour. The confirmed dates so far are as follows:

07.01.10 Bochum - Zeche / GER
08.01.10 Antwerp - Hof ter Lo / B
09.01.10 Amsterdam - Melkweg / NL
10.01.10 London - Garage / UK
12.01.10 Paris - Elysee / F
13.01.10 Toulouse - Le Bikini / F
15.01.10 Madrid - La Riviera / E
16.01.10 Bilbao - Rockstar Live / E
17.01.10 Barcelona - Razzmatazz 1 / E
19.01.10 Lyon - Transbordeur / F
20.01.10 Pratteln - Z 7 / CH
21.01.10 Milan - Alcatraz / I

New Devin Townsend Project for just $6.99!

Shockhound.com are featuring Devin’s new album for $6.99 on pre-order and tomorrow for the release.

Pick it up here: http://www.shockhound.com/albums/463213-devin-townsend-project-mp3s-addicted

IMMOLATION: Finish Tracking of New Album

Unique-disharmonic-blackend-death-metal legends IMMOLATION, have finished tracking their as of yet untitled Nuclear Blast debut and 8th album over all. The band have posted their final blog chronicling their recording sessions at DecibelMagazine.com (http://decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=342656). All the previous installments can be read at the before mentioned link as well.

Footage of IMMOLATION drummer Steve Shalaty recording several new tracks for the bands upcoming album has been uploaded to SickDrummerMagazine.com (http://www.sickdrummermagazine.com/index.php/news/latest-news/1641-steve-shalaty-immolation-studio-sneak-preview-1009.html).

IMMOLATION, recently entered Millbrook Sound Studios in New York with longtime producer Paul Orofino. Mixing duties will be handled this time by Zack Ohren (DECREPIT BIRTH, SUFFOCATION, ALL SHALL PERISH).

Catch IMMOLATION as direct support to NILE on the “Those Whom The Gods Detest Tour” in January/February presented by Decibel Magazine and MetalSucks.net.

NILE, IMMOLATION, KRISIUN, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, DREAMING DEAD

01/15/10 Sonar – Baltimore, MD

01/16/10 The Palladium – Worcester, MA

01/17/10 The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA

01/18/10 The Blender Theater at Gramercy – New York, NY

01/20/10 Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH

01/21/10 Metro / Smart Bar – Chicago, IL

01/22/10 Rave – Milwaukee, WI

01/23/10 Station 4 – St. Paul, MN

01/24/10 The Beaumont Club – Kansas City, MO

01/25/10 Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO

01/27/10 El Corazon – Seattle, WA

01/28/10 Hawthorne Theater – Portland, OR

01/29/10 The Boardwalk – Orangevale, CA

01/30/10 Slim’s – San Francisco, CA

01/31/10 House of Blues – San Diego, CA

02/02/10 House of Blues – Hollywood, CA

02/03/10 House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV

02/04/10 U.B.’s Bar – Mesa, AZ

02/05/10 The Rock – Tucson, AZ

02/06/10 Gator’s – Farmington, NM

02/08/10 House of Rock – Corpus Christi, TX

02/09/10 Scout Bar – San Antonio, TX

02/10/10 Scout Bar – Houston, TX

02/11/10 Trees – Dallas, TX

02/12/10 Marquee – Tulsa, OK

02/13/10 Headliner’s Music Hall – Louisville, KY

02/14/10 Jaxx – W. Springfield, VA

02/16/10 Gil’s Bar & Grill – Virginia Beach, VA

02/17/10 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA

02/18/10 Amos Southend – Charlotte, NC

02/19/10 Volume 11 – Raleigh, NC

02/20/10 Music Farm – Charleston, SC


For more info visit: www.everlastingfire.com & www.myspace.com/immolation

Motley Crue - 2010 Canadian dates

Canadian Dates - Member Only Presales this Tuesday

Hey Crüe fans,

Get ready for another round of Mötley-style mayhem... Starting January 23, 2010 in Victoria, BC, the baddest band on the block is back on the road, and make no mistake — Mötley Crüe will be bringing it loud and hard, and they’ll be bringing it to arenas all across Canada!

As always, S.I.N. members, we’re set to help you get in the building for the most raucous rock tour of the year. Just head to Mötley.com to purchase up to 4 tickets to the Crüe show (or shows) of your choice through our Fan Club-only presales. Tickets to all shows except Montreal and Quebec City go on-sale to Mötley.com members starting Tuesday, November 17 at 10:00 AM (local time).

Not a S.I.N. member? Why not? In addition to access to presale tickets, members get access to exclusive content, discounts in the Mötley store, an exclusive live EP from Crue Fest 2008 and a S.I.N. patch. Sign up today!

Date City Venue Motley.com Pre-Sale Date & Time
1/23/10 Victoria, BC Save-On Victoria Tue, 11/17 @ 10:00 AM*
1/24/10 Vancouver, BC GM Place Tue, 11/17 @ 10:00 AM*
1/26/10 Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome Tue, 11/17 @ 10:00 AM*
1/27/10 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place Tue, 11/17 @ 10:00 AM*
1/28/10 Regina, SK Brandt Centre Tue, 11/17 @ 10:00 AM*
1/29/10 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre Tue, 11/17 @ 10:00 AM*
2/1/10 London, ON John Labatt Centre Tue, 11/17 @ 10:00 AM*
2/2/10 Quebec City, QC Colisee Pepsi Tue, 11/24 @ 10:00 AM*
2/4/10 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre Tue, 11/17 @ 10:00 AM*
2/5/10 Montreal, QC Bell Centre Tue, 11/24 @ 10:00 AM*

* All times local

Remember to read the Mötley.com presale instructions ahead of time to help avoid any potential issues during presales.


See you online.

Mötley.com

Slayer, Megadeth Announce "American Carnage" Tour

Slayer. Megadeth. Two names synonymous with fierce, crunching power. Two bands whose histories are inevitably intertwined in defining the thrash/metal genre. Individually, their respective prowess and accomplishments are impressive; but together, they're brutal and unstoppable. Megadeth and Slayer will join forces to co-headline "American Carnage," the most blistering, the most explosive, and the most eagerly-antcipated mega-tour of the winter - and you do not want to miss it.

"American Carnage" will kick off on January 18 in Seattle, WA for a 26-date trek across North America that will include the six Canadian dates postponed earlier this month. Tickets for most shows go on sale this Friday, November 20. Ticketmaster is offering a special presage for most shows from Wednesday, November 18 at 10AM until Thursday, November 19 at 10PM.

"American Carnage" is the first time that Slayer and Megadeth will have toured the U.S. together since 1991's epic "Clash of the Titans" tour. To celebrate that, and in recognition of the tough economic times that many of their fans are having, Megadeth and Slayer have decided to roll back the price of a chunk of tickets at every U.S. show to the "1991 price" of $10.00. These specially-priced tickets will be limited and when they're gone, they're gone. Megadeth has also teamed with iloveallaccess.com to provide an Ultimate Fan Package including premium seats, meet and greets, pre-show parties and more.

In addition, Testament, who was also on the '91 "Clash of the Titans" bill, will be Special Guests on the entire tour, marking the first time that all three bands have shared a stage together in more than 18 years, and making this a "must see" metal event.

Both Megadeth and Slayer will hit the road supporting new albums: Megadeth's 2009 album, ENDGAME, and Slayer's World Painted Blood, the band's 10th studio venture, which hit stores November 3. Testament's The Formation of Damnation: Special Tour Edition, will be released on February 23, 2010 with special unreleased bonus tracks.

Slayer and Megadeth have already massacred territories together outside of the U.S., first with four explosive dates in June 2009 across Western Canada - "Canadian Carnage" - marking the first time the bands had shared a stage anywhere in 18 years; and then six co-headlining "Carnage" dates in Australia followed in October.

According to various Canadian press outlets last summer: "It was a night of thrash impossible to trash..." "Tales about war, death, destruction, Satan, aliens and serial killers have never been so much fun..." "The two heavy metal heavyweights...went head-to-head on a level playing field. Both bands brought their 'A' game. And the results were anything but pretty - unless you include pretty freakin' loud and pretty freakin' awesome."

Slayer. Few bands come close to matching the intensity that Slayer - guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, vocalist/bassist Tom Araya, and drummer Dave Lombardo - bring to its live shows, having been named "Best Live Band" by numerous media outlets including Revolver, SPIN, and Metal Hammer. World Painted Blood offers a Slayer-ized point of view of our world - God's terrifying global genocide, the chaos of our broken political system, the way-too-close proximity of world horrors that technology has brought us, and a chilling hypothesis of how the rest of the world might view America. The album was recorded in Los Angeles over two time periods, during October 2008 and then between late January and March 2009. World Painted Blood was produced by Greg Fidelman who has spent time in the studio with Metallica, the Gossip, the (International) Noise Conspiracy, Slipknot and others, and executive produced by long-time Slayer colleague Rick Rubin, who suggested Fidelman for the project. One reviewer called the album "the heaviest, bloodiest and best album in almost two decades." Fans got a couple of early morsels of the brutal new Slayer material -- "Psychopathy Red," a Hanneman song inspired by the heinous Russian serial killer Andrei Chikatilo, who confessed to savagely murdering 56 children, was recorded last October and then leaked online. Then, the King-penned track, "Hate Worldwide," was made available in July as a limited-edition single through Hot Topic. For "American Carnage," Slayer's Tom Araya promises, "no ballads, no acoustic numbers, no slow tempos."

Megadeth. 2009 saw the release of ENDGAME, which has been heralded as Megadeth's best album in years. It's the record where it all comes full circle in a career that has not only set standards in hard rock and metal, but defined them. Megadeth's signature shredding and rousing lyrics are the hallmarks of ENDGAME, with vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine once musing and making declarations about the world we live in, having named the album after a government document that should strike fear in the hearts of Americans! But that's Mustaine and Megadeth, using the vehicle of music to shake things up, to make a point and to rattle your brain, literally, figuratively and sonically. Revolver magazine said of ENDGAME, "One of their best albums." VH1's 'That Metal Show' deemed it "One of the metal albums of the year," and Popmatters said, "the record positively scorches with an intensity not heard since Rust in Peace ."

Legendary thrash metal titans Testament, whose latest award-winning release (2008 Album of the Year, Metal Hammer's Golden God Award) The Formation of Damnation, displays them as the quintessential modern heavy metal band, whose experience and accumulated skill allows them to attack with reserves of anger, energy and finesse that make them more powerful than ever. Lead singer Chuck Billy says, "Uniting these bands is the heavy metal event of generations. We are so proud to be a part of it."

Slayer and Megadeth are also rescheduling the east coast leg of the "Canadian Carnage tour, postponed from this fall.

Confirmed dates for "American Carnage" are as follows:

JANUARY
18 WaMu Theatre, Seattle, WA*
19 Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR (tickets sold via www.rosequarter.com)
21 Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA*
22 Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, CA * (tickets on sale 11/21)
23 Dodge Theatre, Phoenix, AZ**
25 Magness Arena, Denver, CO*
26 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, NM*
27 El Paso Coliseum, El Paso, TX*
29 Verizon Wireless, Houston, TX**
31 Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, TN*

FEBRUARY
1 Gwinnett Arena, Duluth, GA*
2 Broadbent Arena, Louisville, KY* (tickets on sale 12/4)
4 Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN* (tickets on sale 12/4)
5 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, IL* (tickets on sale 12/4)
6 Cobo Arena, Detroit, MI*
9 Chevrolet Theatre, Wallingford, CT**
11 Izod Center, East Rutherford, NJ*
13 Susquehanna Center, Camden, NJ*
14 Tsongas Arena, Lowell, MA*
16 Pavillon de la Jeunesse, Quebec City, QC (tickets sold via Billetech.com)
18 John Labatt Centre, London, ON (tickets on sale 11/27 via JohnLabattCentre.com)
19 Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON (tickets sold via Ticketmaster.ca)
20 Bell Centre, Montreal, QC (tickets sold via Admission.com)
22 Moncton Coliseum, Moncton, NB (tickets sold via MonctonColiseum.com)
23 Metro Centre, Halifax, NS (tickets sold via TicketAtlantic.com


* tickets sold through Ticketmaster
** tickets sold through LiveNation.com

Queensryche's Geoff Tate Announces New White Wine

Hot on the barrels of his sold out "Insania" red wine signature blend, Queensryche front man Geoff Tate has announced a new collaboration with Walla Walla, Washington-based Three Rivers Winery (www.threeriverswinery.com) for a white wine blend of the same name.

The new "Insania" -- an artfully balanced offering that shines with honeydew melon, pear and apricot -- is a classic blend of Sauvignon Blanc (78%) and Semllion (22%) that will be available early next year for an anticipated price of $25 per bottle.

The initial tasting and launch of the new blend will take place at the Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqualmie, Washington on Thursday, February 4th and Friday, February 5th, 2010 in conjunction with Queensryche's forthcoming performances of the highly anticipated "Queensryche Cabaret." (heralded as "The First Adults Only Rock Show!").

Crisp and lively, the finish of the "Insania" white lends itself to an encore performance with its bright, crisp acidity, leaving you wanting more...

"Insania" (a Latin word meaning insanity, irrationality, madness) has become a labor of love for Geoff Tate, who remains deeply involved with its development and looks forward to further collaborations with Three Rivers Winery in the future.

"Wine has been an important part of my life and the creation of Insania is yet another avenue to express my creativity and give my fans something more they can enjoy," states Geoff. "I hope to keep producing wine as long as I enjoy drinking it... and that's likely going to be for a very long time. May everyone enjoy this new white blend."

"Insania" is certainly off to a good start as Geoff and his red wine signature blend were prominently featured in the March 31, 2009 issue of Wine Spectator (online version available at http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Wine-Talk-Geoff-Tate_4436).

Cheers to "Insania" for years to come!

Katatonia Annouce New Music Video

Sweden’s ultimate progressive metal band, Katatonia, has posted a music video for “Day and Then the Shade”, the first single off their latest release, Night is the New Day, on their official MySpace page (www.myspace.com/katatonia). The new video was directed by Lass Hoile (Opeth, Porcupine Tree), and can be seen at http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=100584079&searchid=865a4fa1-01c7-4312-bce2-26fe0e860840.

Night is the New Day is Katatonia’s eighth studio album, and their first release since the highly acclaimed, The Great Cold Distance, in 2006. The new record was released in the US this week, on November 10th, via Peaceville Records.

Night is the New Day is currently being added to radio station playlists across the country, totaling the second most adds on CMJ’s “Loud Rock” report in its first week. Fans are encouraged to call up their local radio station and request their favorite new Katatonia track today.

Here is a list of radio stations currently spinning tracks off Night is the New Day…

Commercial Specialty:

WLFE Burlington, VT

WKQZ Saginaw, MI ?

WKLL Utica, NY ?

WHEB Portsmouth, NH ?

WCHZ Augusta, GA

WBYR Ft. Wayne, IN ?

WAQX Syracuse, NY ?

KZZE Medford, OR ?

KZCD Lawton, OK

KRRX Redding, CA ?

KROX Austin, TX

KMKF Manhattan. KS

KFTE Lafayette, LA

KFLY Eugene, OR ?

WXEG Chester Springs, PA ?

WVBR Interlaken, NY ?

WOBX Nags Head, NC

WZOR Appleton, WI ?

WYBB Charleston. SC ?

WXRX Rockford, IL



College / Community:

WEOS Waterloo, NY ?

WDBM E. Lansing, MI

KSJS San Jose, CA ?

KNON Dallas, TX ?

KNDS Fargo, ND ?

KKFI St. Louis, MO ?

WXCI Danbury, CT ?

WWVU Morgantown, WV ?

WWSP Custer, WI ?

WSUP Platteville, WI ?

WORT Waunakee, WI ?

WMPG Portland, ME ?

WSOU S. Orange, NJ

MUNICIPAL WASTE DRENCHED BUT NOT DEFEATED

Last night in Houston, TX at The Meridian just as MUNICIPAL WASTE were getting warmed up for their show a freak flood occurred inside the venue. During Goatwhore’s set, a fan decided it would be a good idea to climb on the pipes in the ceiling. Little did he know, that climbing the pipes would pull down one of the pipes causing the sprinkler system to go off and flood the venue.



The WASTE guys were in their dressing room and the fire alarm started to go off. Lead singer Tony Foresta went to the stage to find pipes shooting water everywhere. Everyone emptied out of the club into the street for the time being. The band grabbed all of their gear and brought it out of the venue and into the street.



After an hour of confusion the band and the promoter decided to move the show into another room in the same venue. Once the decision was made, word of mouth got out on the street, and all of a sudden there was a larger crowd then originally had shown up for the flooded show. The band took the stage for a much longer set then usual and played crowd requests as well and in their opinion had the best show of the tour so far.



Singer Tony Foresta had the following to say about flood:



“We tried our best in a weird situation and made it better for everybody. It would not have been possible without all of the kids who hung out, and all of the kids who showed up afterward to make this a show we will never forget!”



Drummer Dave Witte chimed in as well:

"There was no way that we were gonna let something like that stop us from playing. That's why we tour, to play music and have a great time. It would have been unfair to the fans for us to not deliver! The fans support us, so we regrouped and played an even longer set than normal, it was awesome!"



Guitarist Ryan Waste got caught in the flood as well:

"All I could see was black water pouring from the ceiling. The crowd was still hungry for more so we couldn't let them down. We had to pull it together and it turned out to be one of the raddest shows of the tour."


Catch MUNICIPAL WASTE in a non-flooded venue in North America at the following shows:

SUPPORT FROM 11/06 TO 11/16

GOATWHORE, PHOBIA, CAULDRON


11/12 Austin, TX @ Red 7
11/13 Oklahoma City, OK @ Conservatory
11/14 Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves
11/16 Tempe, AZ @ Clubhouse

SUPPORT FROM 11/18 TO 12/02

THE OFF WITH THEIR HEADS, PHOBIA, CAULDRON



11/18 San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
11/19 Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club
11/20 Anaheim, CA @ Chian Reaction
11/21 San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
11/23 Portland, OR @ Satyricon
11/24 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
11/25 Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo House of Music
11/27 Edmonton, AB @ The Starlite Room
11/28 Calgary, AB @ The Warehouse
11/29 Winnipeg, MB @ Pyramid Cabaret
12/1 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
12/2 Chicago, IL @ Subterranean

SUPPORT FROM 12/04 TO 12/11

BRUTAL TRUTH, PHOBIA, CAULDRON



12/4 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
12/5 Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop
12/6 Toronto, ON @ Opera House
12/7 Montreal, QC @ Foufounes
12/8 Worcester, MA @ Palladium (Upstairs)
12/9 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater

12/10 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church

12/11 Richmond, VA @ Alley Katz

The European tour dates are as follows:

1/19 Berlin, Germany - Magnet Club*
1/20 Stuttgart, Germany - Juha West*
1/21 Munich, Germany – Feierwerk*
1/22 Bologna, Italy - Sottotetto Club*
1/23 Treviso, Italy - New Age Club*
1/25 Hamburg, Germany - Hafenklang*
1/27 Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser
1/28 Oslo, Norway - Betong
1/29 Bergen, Norway - Garage
1/30 Birmingham, UK - Academy
2/01 Glasgow, UK - King Tuts
2/2. Leeds, UK - The Cockpit
2/4. London, UK - The Scala
2/5. Bolwerk, Netherlands – Sneek*
2/6. Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg*



*Denotes shows with REPROACH


MUNICIPAL WASTE recently released their brand new album, MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, to critical acclaim, debuting at number 10 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Get your copy now in Europe at http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_671_75 or in the USA at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_671_75

For more MUNICIPAL WASTE news and to listen to two tracks from MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, head to http://www.myspace.com/municipalwaste

Check out MUNICIPAL WASTE’s brand new video for the track “WRONG ANSWER”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bJ9bYCmO2c

Order MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE on CD, picture disc, limited edition colored vinyl LP, limited edition deluxe clamshell boxed set and more at the EARACHE U.S. WEBSTORE

MARIONETTE Comment on Upcoming Tours and More

Gothenburg Sweden based metal sextet MARIONETTE posted a collage of high quality footage from its September 24, 2009 show at Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg Sweden. The video can be viewed at the link below.


Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csOi21Vz6v8

MARIONETTE recently announced support dates with SHADOWS FALL and FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH in Scandinavia and BLESS THE FALL on a string of tour dates across Europe and the UK this winter. The treks will include two

“off date” shows featuring MARIONETE as headline act. Bassist and founding member Mikael Medin comments:


“We have a slew of upcoming dates where you can hear and see us perform new songs from Enemies as well as some favorites from Spite. We’ve been hungry to get back out on the road. We start later this week in Scandinavia with Shadows Fall and Five Finger Death Punch, and in December we will tour Europe and the UK with Bless The Fall. To give you a taste of what you'll see we've posted some video footage of a recent show we did recently at Sticky Fingers.


"We look forward to meeting everyone who comes out, both new fans and those who have seen us before. We have two special headline shows set up, one at Rios in Leeds on 6 December and on 14 December at Blogos in Bologna, Italy (moved from Montebelluna). We plan to have special sets for these nights, so we hope those who like what they see on the tours will come see us for those nights as well and hang with us after the shows at the merch stand.
We’ve got more plans in the works for 2010 and we look forward to unveiling them soon. In the meantime, keep up with our videos, and we’ll see you in the moshpit."


Upcoming MARIONETTE live shows:

November 2009 (w/ Shadows Fall and Five Finger Death Punch)

14 - Klubben, Stockholm, Sweden
16 - Nosturi, Helsinki, Finland
18 - John Dee, Oslo, Norway
19 - Brew House, Gothenburg, Sweden
20 - The Rock, Copenhagen, Denmark

December 2009 (w/ Bless The Fall)
02 - Academy 3. Birmingham, UK
03 – Roadhouse, Manchester, UK
04 – Fibbers, York, UK
05 – King Tuts, Glasgow, UK
06 – Rios, Leeds, UK*
07 – Roadmender 3, Northampton, UK
08 – Barfly, Cardiff, UK
09 – Joiners, Southampton, UK
10 – Barfly, London, UK
11 – MTC, Köln, Germany
12 – Z7, Basel, Switzerland
13 – Zoe Club, Milan, Italy
14 - Blogos, Bologna, Italy*
15 - Flex, Wien, Austria
16 – Backstage, München, Germany
17 – Universum, Stuttgart, Germany
18 – Melkweg. Amsterdam, Netherlands
19 - Muziek-o-droom, Hasselt, Belgium
*Indicates Marionette Headline Show

Ticket Pre-Orders can be made directly through MARIONETTE.se