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KRISIUN ON TOUR IN THE UK / EIRE
Brazilian death metal masters KRISIUN will be playing some headline shows in support of last years epic album ‘The Great Execution’
w/ support from MALEVOLENT CREATION, VITAL REMAINS & GUESTS
13.02.2012 (UK) Manchester / Moho
14.02.2012 (IRE) ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 10/02/2012 12:23:46
ROADRUNNER RECORDS announce signing of STORM CORROSION
ROADRUNNER RECORDS are delighted to announce the signing of STORM CORROSION.
STORM CORROSION is the long-discussed and highly anticipated collaboration between two of the current music scene's most innovative and multi-talented artists; Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson and Mikael Akerfeldt ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 09/02/2012 18:17:30
ANCIENT VVISDOM MAKES UK DEBUT
Satan's acoustic doom mongers ANCIENT VVISDOM have announced their debut UK shows. Friday 13th April 2012 will see the Texan four piece take to the stage for the first time in the UK in Brighton, kicking off a seven date tour ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 09/02/2012 18:13:57
EVILE TO PERFORM LIVE DEBUT OF 'IN MEMORIAM' IN MANCHESTER IN MEMORY OF DAVID GOLD
EVILE are planning to play their heart-wrenching song, 'In Memoriam', live for the first time ever this weekend in memory of WOODS OF YPRES frontman DAVID GOLD, who tragically passed away on 22nd December.EVILE will be performing at the HMV Ritz ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 09/02/2012 18:03:24
Veil Of Maya announce European Headline tour!
Chicago technical metallers VEIL OF MAYA return to Europe on their first ever headline tour, with Betraying the Martyrs, Vildhjarta, Structures and Volumes in support. The band land in Europe following dates in Japan on their world tour promoting their stunning ... [read more]Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 09/02/2012 18:00:47
OVERKILL studio video online!
Iconic thrashers OVERKILLhave revealed a behind the scenes video that outlines the recording process they used for their upcoming new record"The Electric Age."Recorded at GEAR Studios, owned and operated by bassist D.D. Verni, the video outlines specific gear and techniques used ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 08/02/2012 18:45:38
CANNIBAL CORPSE premier new track 'Scourge Of Iron'
CANNIBAL CORPSE premiere "Scourge of Iron," the third track off forthcoming slab of brutality, Torture, slated for UK release through Metal Blade Records on March 12, 2012.Comments bassist Alex Webster of the new tune: "'Scourge of Iron' helps to show the ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 08/02/2012 18:40:11
SAVAGE MESSIAH: 'PLAGUE OF CONSCIENCE' OUT NOW IN EUROPE
PLAGUE OF CONSCIENCE, the new album from British shred-heavy metallers SAVAGE MESSIAH, is out now in Europe on CD, limited edition coloured vinyl and digital download.PLAGUE OF CONSCIENCE is SAVAGE MESSIAH's third album and features ten ripping tracks of modern heavy ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 08/02/2012 18:37:44
Graveyard announces short UK tour in March
Graveyard are coming back to the UK!After a quick look in the rearview mirror we saw that our fans in the UK hadn't gotten quite the share of Graveyard that we think that they need, deserve and want.
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Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 08/02/2012 18:31:34
DECAPITATED UK TOUR
THE DECIMATION TOUR PART II - UK TOUR FEBRUARY / MARCH 2012
DECAPITATEDare back! Bands likeDECAPITATED don't come along very often, having created a vicious, precise and innovative form of death metal since their inception in ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 08/02/2012 18:23:41
BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR ANNOUNCE TEENAGE CANCER TRUST AS THEIR OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNER
For the second year running, Teenage Cancer Trust is to benefit from Derbyshire???s Bloodstock Open Air festival. The festival is held over the weekend of August 9-12 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire and will be raising awareness and funds for the ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 08/02/2012 18:14:41
CAULDRON NOMINATED FOR JUNO AWARD
Canadian heavy metal trio CAULDRON have been nominated at the 2012 Juno Awards - the Canadian equivalent of the Grammy Awards.CAULDRON have been nominated for their latest album, BURNING FORTUNE, in the "Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year" category, alongside fellow ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 08/02/2012 18:07:47
CEREBRAL BORE PREPARE TO ENTER THE STUDIO TO RECORD NEW TRACK
CEREBRAL BORE PREPARE TO ENTER THE STUDIO TO RECORD NEW TRACKScottish death metallers CEREBRAL BORE are preparing to enter the studio to record a brand new track.
CEREBRAL BORE are heading to Foel Studio in Wales for two ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 06/02/2012 18:32:24
THE BROWNING LAND ENDORSEMENT DEAL WITH ARKAIK CLOTHING
Texan electronic metallers THE BROWNING have landed an endorsement deal with US clothing firm, Arkaik Clothing.The band are the latest addition to the Arkaik family, which includes in its ranks the likes of ATTACK ATTACK!, AS I LAY DYING, ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 04/02/2012 13:37:31
LACUNA COIL - 'Dark Adrenaline' marks some of the band���������s highest album chart debuts ever
LACUNA COIL’s latest album “Dark Adrenaline” is in full effect. Apart from gathering amazing media feedback worldwide with extensive coverage in the press as well as their 1st single “Trip The Darkness” as well as the album gaining support ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 04/02/2012 13:31:54
IWRESTLEDABEARONCE - begin tour with Alesana & We Came As Romans
IWRESTLEDABEARONCE have arrived in the UK for their dates in support of Alesana and We Came As Romans on their co-headlining run. Right after wrapping up two extensive US tours the Shreveport five-piece have returned to Europe to unleash ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 04/02/2012 13:29:28
BETRAYING THE MARTYRS on tour with CARNIFEX & BENEATH THE MASSACRE across Europe !
European Tour date are as below:
10.02.12 Germany Karlsruhe @ Stadtmitte
11.02.12 Germany Bochum @ Matrix
12.02.12 UK London @ Underworld
13.02.12 UK Nottingham @ Rock City
14.02.12 UK Reading ...
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Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 04/02/2012 13:27:07
MORTAD REVEAL ARTWORK AND ALBUM GIVEAWAY IN METAL HAMMER MAGAZINE
London based extreme metallers MORTAD have revealed the artwork for their album “The Myth Of Purity”, which will be released via Metal Hammer Magazine on sale 8th Feb 2012.
The artwork - which is based on the Persian literary masterpiece “The Blind ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 04/02/2012 13:23:26
GOATWHORE launch new single 'When Steel And Bone Meet'
Blood for the Master: the brand new studio album from New Orleans Louisiana's sons of American no-frills black metal meets death & roll, GOATWHORE, is set for release in the UK on February 13th 2012 via Metal Blade Records.
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Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 04/02/2012 13:19:05
DRAGONFORCE REVEAL DETAILS OF NEW ALBUM
London based metal superstars DRAGONFORCE have revealed details of their forthcoming new album. Entitled “The Power Within”, the ten track monster is the bands fifth studio album, and first with new singer Marc Hudson in the fold.
DragonForce guitarist Herman ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 04/02/2012 13:14:37
ABORTED - UPDATED UK TOUR DATES
Goremasters ABORTED just release the band’s first iPhone App! Be always up to date with the latest news and tour dates, listen to a bunch of ABORTED songs and watch the videos. Check out band merch or customize your iPhone ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 04/02/2012 13:11:55
PARADISE LOST - reveals new album cover artwork and tour dates
PARADISE LOST are now unveiling the cover artwork for their much anticipated new studio album “Tragic Idol” set to be released on April 23rd, 2012 in Europe via Century Media Records. The album's artwork was designed by Parisian designer Valnoir ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 04/02/2012 13:09:29
SPINEFARM ARTISTS CONFIRMED FOR DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2012
SPINEFARM ARTISTS FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH AND RECKLESS LOVE CONFIRMED FOR DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2012���
GOLD-SELLING US heavyweights Five Finger Death Punch and flamboyant Finnish rockers Reckless Love will both play at this year’s Download Festival, set to run from June 8th-10th.
This ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 04/02/2012 13:06:28
Thin Lizzy have announced additional UK dates to their 2012 tour
Thin Lizzy have announced additional UK dates to their 2012 tour schedule.
The legendary rockers, due to phenomenal demand, will play 7 additional dates in May.
The lineup, feature vocalist Ricky Warwick, bassist Marco Mendoza and guitarist Damon ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 04/02/2012 13:02:31
JEFF LOOMIS - to release new album 'Plains of Oblivion' in April 2012; reveals track listing & album artwork
After releasing a handful of updates and teasers, JEFF LOOMIS fans have been dying to know when they can expect the ex-Nevermore guitarist’s forthcoming album. It is with much excitement that JEFF LOOMIS finally reveals the details of his ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 04/02/2012 12:59:04
3 INCHES OF BLOOD - reveals "Long Live Heavy Metal" track listing and album artwork
3 INCHES OF BLOOD has revealed both the track listing and album artwork from their forthcoming album, “Long Live Heavy Metal” that is due for release in the UK on March 26, 2012.
Produced by Terry ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 04/02/2012 12:57:20
Prog-death-metallers Betraeus and Spires are set to invade Ireland this March on a Molten Magazine sponsored tour
2011 was a big year for Betraeus where the band leaped from local heroes to a national act, with a killer Download Festival appearance, releasing their critically acclaimed 'Towards the Sun' EP on Siege of Amida Records and embarking on their ... [read more]Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 04/02/2012 12:54:42
ICED EARTH & SEPULTURA CONFIRM EXCLUSIVE APPEARANCES AT BLOODSTOCK 2012
BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR IS PROUND TO ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE UK APPEARANCES FOR 2012 FROM ICED EARTH & SEPULTURA.
Metal titans ICED EARTH and thrash icons SEPULTURA are the latest additions to BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2012, joining an already stellar line up ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 04/02/2012 12:45:01
JAGERMEISTER SERVES UP LOCAL SUPPORTS GLASGOW SHOW UPGRADED DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND
With an incredible line up boasting SKINDRED, THERAPY? and BLACK SPIDERS it's no wonder the JAGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR 2012 is selling out fast. So fast in fact, that due to overwhelming demand, the Glasgow Show on April 11th has been ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 30/01/2012 18:10:11
PYTHIA TO SUPPORT DRAGONFORCE AT EXCLUSIVE 100 CLUB SHOW
London based Symphonic metallers PYTHIA will support DRAGONFORCE at their exclusive show at London???s 100 Club on February 16th in celebration of the Chinese Year Of The Dragon. Front goddess Emily Ovenden states:
'PYTHIA are thrilled to be invited ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 30/01/2012 18:08:38
EVILE POST UPDATE FROM EUROPEAN HEADLINING TOUR
British thrashers EVILE recently kicked off a headlining European tour in support of their critically-acclaimed new album, FIVE SERPENT'S TEETH.The band are two weeks into their tour of mainland Europe with support from PORTRAIT and DR. LIVING DEAD, and have nine ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 30/01/2012 17:59:26
SAVAGE MESSIAH CONFIRMED FOR UK'S HAMMERFEST
British shred-heavy metallers SAVAGE MESSIAH have been confirmed for this year's edition of Hammerfest, which is due to be held from 15th - 18th March in Prestatyn, Wales.Having already performed at the festival before, SAVAGE MESSIAH are now the latest band ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 30/01/2012 17:57:09
Graveyard announces short UK tour in March.
Back to the UK!After a quick look in the rearview mirror we saw that our fans in the UK hadn’t gotten quite the share of Graveyard that we think that they need, deserve and want.
And ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 22/01/2012 10:32:23
ADRENALINE MOB release debut album Omerta on Century Media Records in Europe
Century Media Records are proud to announce a licensing deal to release Adrenaline Mob’s debut album in Europe. Bringing together acclaimed Symphony X singer Russell Allen, former Dream Theater and Avenged Sevenfold drum virtuoso Mike Portnoy, and Sonic Stomp shred extraordinaire ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 22/01/2012 10:28:00
PARADISE LOST are returning to Australia after 17 years
Paradise Lost will join their label mates In Flames, Turisas, In This Moment, Heaven Shall Burn and Devin Townsend on the massive Australian Soundwave 2012 festival tour with several other bands. This is the first time Paradise Lost played in ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 22/01/2012 10:23:09
CAULDRON ADD MORE DATES TO UPCOMING EUROPEAN HEADLINING TOUR
Canadian heavy metal trio CAULDRON have added a number of new shows to their upcoming European headlining tour, dubbed "Burning Europe 2012".CAULDRON are due to kick off the tour on February 24th in Bielefeld, Germany, with support for the ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Trevers on 22/01/2012 10:17:08
MORGOTH Confirm next festival shows for 2012!
Following 2011’s comeback celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of their classic “Cursed” album by successfully appearing at prestigious festival events like Wacken, Party.San or Hellfest, Germany’s seminal Death Metal act MORGOTH are happy to commence a new, next ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 19/01/2012 19:48:24
FOZZY SIGNS WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Century Media Records are proud to announce the signing of internationally-renowned metal band Fozzy. The brainchild of Chris Jericho and Rich Ward, Fozzy was formed a decade ago out of a ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 19/01/2012 19:45:52
PYTHIA ANNOUNCE 2ND TRACK FOR ROCK BAND AND SPECIAL GUESTS
PYTHIA’s partners-in-arms at the Rock Band Network have announced a second track from the forthcoming album ‘The Serpent’s Curse’ which will be released on the 19th of January. The track, ‘Heartless’, is the fastest offering PYTHIA have given us to date, ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 19/01/2012 19:43:30
EVILE, CEREBRAL BORE & SAVAGE MESSIAH PREPARE FOR HMV NEXT BIG THING TOUR
British thrashers EVILE, death metallers CEREBRAL BORE and heavy metal maestros SAVAGE MESSIAH are gearing up for a night of metal mayhem as part of HMV's Next Big Thing tour.HMV's Next Big Thing showcases and celebrates the very best ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 19/01/2012 19:32:43
CANNIBAL CORPSE Set To Release Twelfth Studio Album
America's reigning kings of brutality, CANNIBAL CORPSE, will unleash their twelfth studio offering this March via Metal Blade Records. Aptly titled Torture, the follow-up to 2009's Evisceration Plague offers up 12 tracks of maniacally precise, soul-searing death metal. Torture was again ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 19/01/2012 19:24:26
ORDEN OGAN: new album "To The End" set for April release!
"Originally, the release of our new album ???To The End??? was scheduled for February. But as it sometimes gets... our tour with Van Canto and a few technical difficulties in the studio forced us to push back the release. In such ... [read more]Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 18/01/2012 10:00:11
DIAMOND PLATE TO SUPPORT ANTHRAX ON FIRST EVER UK SHOWS
Chicago thrashers DIAMOND PLATE have confirmed three UK shows, marking the first time ever that the band will have played outside of North America.DIAMOND PLATE are due to support thrash metal legends ANTHRAX at two special shows in March in London ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 18/01/2012 09:50:53
Hear new Lamb of God first at exclusive album preview playbacks nationwide!
Its 2012 – and Lamb of God’s new offering, ‘Resolution’ is out January 23rd. Fans can hear it as it should be heard : LOUDLY and in its entirety at the below venues who will be playing the full ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 15/01/2012 13:03:07
WORMROT KICK OFF INDONESIAN TOUR
Singaporean grindcore trio WORMROT kicked off their headlining Indonesian tour on Saturday, 14th January, in Bekasi.The band will be tearing their way around Indonesia for two weeks, on what will be their first tour of 2012.
WORMROT vocalist ARIF ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 15/01/2012 11:22:50
THE BROWNING CONFIRM FIRST EVER EUROPEAN SHOW
Texan electronic metallers THE BROWNING have confirmed their first ever European show, at the "With Full Force" festival in Germany, which runs from 29th June to 1st July.With a number of US tours already under their belt, THE BROWNING ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 15/01/2012 11:20:44
DEATH WOLF - Visions from the darkside
DEATH WOLF (led by Morgan of Marduk) has just uploaded the video for the song “Ironwood” from their self-titled debut album which was released in spring 2011 and was highly acclaimed by media and fans alike. DEATH WOLF signed up ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 15/01/2012 11:17:53
MARDUK ENTER THE STUDIO
Swedish black metal tyrants MARDUK have entered the studio to record the follow up album of 2009’s “Wormwood”. The yet untitled new album is scheduled to be released in early summer 2012. Check out some studio impressions on the ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 15/01/2012 11:14:40
3 INCHES OF BLOOD to release LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL in March
Traditionalist metal gods 3 INCHES OF BLOOD will release their highly anticipated 5th studio album, “Long Live Heavy Metal” via Century Media Records in Europe on 26th March
Keeping true to their core and bringing their forthcoming album ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 14/01/2012 15:03:11
BORKNAGAR Complete work on new studio album; Announce title and release dates!
Norwegian Avantgarde Metallers BORKNAGAR have finalized mixing duties for their upcoming studio album with Jens Bogren at acclaimed Fascination Street Studios (Opeth, Paradise Lost, Katatonia, etc.) in Sweden and have now checked in to announce that the long awaited ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 14/01/2012 14:59:20
EVILE: EUROPEAN HEADLINING TOUR
British thrashers EVILE are preparing to kick off their headlining European tour today, Saturday, 14th January in support of their critically-acclaimed new album, FIVE SERPENT'S TEETH.
The tour begins in Prague, Czech Republic, and will feature support from PORTRAIT and DR. LIVING DEAD.
EVILE ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 14/01/2012 14:56:32
PYTHIA ANNOUNCE LAUNCH SHOW
PYTHIA are happy to announce the album launch show for their long awaited second album, ‘The Serpent’s Curse’. The launch will take place at The Borderline, Orange Yard, off Manette Street, W1D 4AR on 29th February 2012. All advance ticket holders ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 13/01/2012 08:10:03
JUDAS PRIEST EPITAPH WORLD TOUR ONLY UK DATE OF 2012 ANNOUNCED
11TH January 2012 –Judas Priest, one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time, have today announced that they will be performing one very special London show in 2012, as part of their ‘Epitaph’ World Tour. The Metal ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 12/01/2012 08:03:47
SLEEP TO SUPPORT SLAYER IN LONDON AT "I'LL BE YOUR MIRROR" FESTIVAL
Reactivated Californian stoner doom metal group SLEEP have been confirmed to play at All Tomorrow's Parties' "I'll Be Your Mirror" festival in London, UK on Friday, 25th May.
The legendary rockers will be supporting thrash giants SLAYER on the first ...
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Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 12/01/2012 08:00:03
Primal Rock Rebellion
VERY OFTEN, musicians – especially established ones – like to remain within their musical comfort zone, preferring to walk the tried an’ tested path rather than breaking out in search of pastures new. Primal Rock Rebellion don’t fit that bill.
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Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 12/01/2012 07:52:25
KORN announce UK shows for March 2012.
The band’s genre-pushing new album, ‘The Path of Totality’ was released earlier this month and sees the band collaborating with a laundry list of different dubstep artists and producers, to create a whole new sound for the band. ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 10/01/2012 14:45:58
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE PART WAYS WITH SINGER HOWARD JONES
BAND STATEMENT:
"To our family, friends and fans: We have decided to continue on without Howard Jones as the singer of Killswitch Engage. We love Howard and are thankful for the nine years that we've had him in ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 10/01/2012 14:39:46
EDGUY return to the UK in February
Teutonic metalheads EDGUY return to the UK in February in support of their recent “Age Of The Joker” album. Larger than life frontman TOBIAS SAMMET expresses his happiness at returning to England:
“I don't wanna kiss ass but I ...
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Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 09/01/2012 14:30:21
Woods of Ypres Statement on David Gold's death
Woods of Ypres frontman David Gold was tragically killed in a road traffic accident on 21st December, outside Barrie, in his home country of Canada.
In accordance with the wishes of David's family and band mates, the recently completed ...
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Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 08/01/2012 19:53:32
CEREBRAL BORE CONFIRM NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Scottish death metallers CEREBRAL BORE have confirmed a North American tour with GOATWHORE and HATE ETERNAL, plus FALLUJAH.With a number of US tours already under their belt, CEREBRAL BORE will be crossing the atlantic once again next month, kicking ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 08/01/2012 19:48:22
WORMROT ARRESTED IN KUALA LUMPUR DURING NEW YEAR'S EVE HOTEL
Singaporean grindcore trio WORMROT were arrested in the city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the night of New Year's Eve, following a successful performance at the Rumah Api venue with ASILENT.
The bands had returned to their hotel after the ...
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Metal News | Posted by Natalie Onslaught on 08/01/2012 19:33:05
Damnation Festival: Decapitated Cancel
It is with great regret that Damnation Festival announces that Decapitated will no longer be performing this coming Saturday.
The band were returning from a tour in America this week, when the plane they were travelling on was forced to crash land ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 05/11/2011 09:55:21
CAULDRON ANNOUNCE CANADIAN AND U.S. SHOWS
Canadian heavy metal trio CAULDRON, who have just wrapped up a mini tour of the Eastern provinces of their home country, have now confirmed another string of shows in November.
The November mini tour will see CAULDRON venturing further west in Canada ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 16/10/2011 22:41:36
Like Moths to Flames sign to Nuclear Blast
Ohio based metalcore quintett LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES just signed an European record deal with Nuclear Blast Records.
Commented singer and mainman Chris Roetter: "We are very excited to have our debut album, "When We Don't Exist," released by Nuclear Blast in ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 16/10/2011 22:34:46
ED STONE launches a TEXTURES clothing line
British Clothing brand ED STONE and Dutch technical metal band TEXTURES have announced the launch of an exclusive TEXTURES x ED STONE t-shirt line. The line of T-shirts will be based around the band’s new album Dualism which was recently released ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 16/10/2011 22:26:14
WHITE WIZZARD CONFIRM EUROPEAN TOUR WITH ICED EARTH
Los Angeles traditional heavy metal act WHITE WIZZARD, who are preparing for the release of their new album, FLYING TIGERS, have confirmed a European tour supporting ICED EARTH.
WHITE WIZZARD will be joining ICED EARTH, along with FURY UK, on the European ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 17/09/2011 15:16:21
DREAM THEATER announce UK tour
In the wake of their triumphant headline slot at this year’s High Voltage Festival, progressive rock overlords, DREAM THEATER have announced their ‘A Dramatic Tour Of Events’ UK tour for early 2012.
Guitarist John Petrucci is looking forward to the run, ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 17/09/2011 15:12:16
Puddle of Mudd announce tour dates
Puddle Of Mudd are set to release re: (disc)overed through Goomba Music on the 3rd October 2011. The band have also announced a full UK tour thoughout October 2011.
After four albums, six million record sales, sold-out crowds and more than a ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 17/09/2011 15:10:37
EVILE 'CULT VIDEO PREMIERES EXCLUSIVELY ON VEVO
British thrashers EVILE have released an official music video for their new single, "Cult", which is taken from the band's eagerly-anticipated new album, FIVE SERPENT'S TEETH.
The incredible new video has premiered exclusively on music video website VEVO and is available to ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 13/09/2011 18:35:34
UNEVEN STRUCTURE to release debut album Februus
UNEVEN STRUCTURE have announced that they are to release their debut album FEBRUUS on October 31st 2011, via Basick Records. The release is a thirteen piece concept album spanning across two discs, mixing lush soundscapes with fierce polymetric Metal - think, ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 08/09/2011 21:47:47
EPICA starts recording 5th album
As of today, Epica has started the recordings for their 5th full-lenght album. This still untitled album will expectedly be released by Nuclear Blast on the 9th of March, 2012.
Epica entered the famous Gate-studio's in Germany once more to work ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 07/09/2011 14:40:56
STEAK NUMBER EIGHT RETURN TO UK
Belgium’s STEAK NUMBER EIGHT have announced their return to the UK at Camden’s Enterprise Venue in London on September 26th.
"When London's calling, Steak Number Eight will answer! We're looking forward to coming back to the UK and dishing out ...
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Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 07/09/2011 12:53:58
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH - NEW STUDIO ALBUM
NEW STUDIO ALBUM FROM x 2 GOLD-SELLING US HARD ROCKERS READY FOR RELEASE VIA SPINEFARM RECORDS ON OCTOBER 10th 2011���
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, the US outfit whose signature blend of melody and full-tilt aggression has brought them substantial critical and commercial ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 06/09/2011 10:59:20
DIMMU BORGIR ANNOUNCE UK TOUR
Norwegian symphonic black metal band DIMMU BORGIR are pleased to announce a very special upcoming tour.
Having last trekked through the U.K. in 2009 with Lamb Of God and Five Finger Death Punch on Metal Hammer U.K.’s "Defenders Of The Faith” ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 05/09/2011 19:16:01
BLOODSTOCK AND TEENAGE CANCER TRUST CHARITY AUCTION
To celebrate their most successful year to date, BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR have teamed up with YAMAHA and TEENAGE CANCER TRUST for an awesome charity auction. Up for grabs is a signed Yamaha BB424X bass, signed by none other than LEMMY, the ... [read more]Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 05/09/2011 17:43:22
Profane Omen unleash latest studio album
PROFANE OMEN, the groove metallers from the Finnish Town of Lahti, will release their latest studio album, ‘Destroy!’, on November 7th 2011 on the Spinefarm label.
This is the band’s third album since 2006, when they unleashed their ‘Beaten Into Submission’ debut; ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 02/09/2011 13:09:03
AMBERIAN DAWN PLAY LONDON, ISLINGTON ACADEMY
AMBERIAN DAWN, the Finnish metal oufit featuring the magnificent voice of Heidi Parviainen, have announced their first ever UK show on October 9th at the London, Islington Academy as part of the ‘Out Of The Dark’ festival.
This festival also features headliners ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 01/09/2011 15:57:11
Devin Townsend Project Headline Damnation Festival
THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT will headline Damnation Festival 2011.
The Canadian metal genius will close the Jagermeister Stage with a bang on Saturday, November 5, in Leeds University Union.
Also on the bill, playing the Terrorizer Stage, are Taiwanese black metallers CHTHONIC.
Joining a ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 16/08/2011 14:44:02
ARCH ENEMY bring the Khaos to London
After an storming set at Sonsiphere over the weekend ARCH ENEMY have announced an exclusive show in London at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire on December 6th. Label mates Warbringer and Chtonic have been confirmed as support acts for the show.
Angela Gossow ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 17/07/2011 10:52:37
CEREBRAL BORE ARRESTED BY NYPD IN DRUG STORE KILLER HUNT
Two members of Scottish death metal act CEREBRAL BORE were mistakenly arrested in New York City recently amidst the hunt for a man who murdered a number of people at a drug store.
The band had been out celebrating the end of ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 12/07/2011 20:18:01
ALIASES unleash debut video
UK Technical Metal masters ALIASES have unleashed their debut video for 'What's Left For Us?'
The track comes from the band's forthcoming debut mini album 'Safer Than Reality' which will be released on August 15th via Basick Records. Featuring 8 blistering tracks ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 12/07/2011 15:46:38
Sonisphere 2012 dates confirmed
Sonisphere Festival sold out this year as each day 60,000 festival-goers from all across Europe made the pilgrimage to Knebworth. The first time the Metallica-led Big 4 show has appeared on these shores, Biffy Clyro's first-ever major British festival headline performance ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 11/07/2011 17:08:59
SAVAGE MESSIAH ENTER THE STUDIO
British thrashers SAVAGE MESSIAH have begun recording their new album, which is due to be released on Earache Records later this year.
The band are recording the as-yet untitled new album at Grindstone Studios in Suffolk, UK, and are once again working ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 11/07/2011 17:08:08
Motörhead guitarist Michael "Würzel" Burston reported dead
According to reports, Motörhead guitarist Michael "Würzel" Burston sadly passed away earlier today in the UK aged 61. Würzel left the band in 1995 after being part of 7 albums from the band in the 1980's and early 1990's. More recently, ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 09/07/2011 23:17:46
Slipknot set to broadcast live on the internet
Slipknot has announced a special real-time Webcast of their Knebworth performance via their website, Slipknot1.com to take place during their headline set at 9PM (GMT) on Sunday, July 10th. The webcast has been made possible through internet technology and a satellite ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 07/07/2011 21:14:37
SONISPHERE STAGE TIMES REVEALED
With just one weekend to go before the world’s greatest touring rock festival hits KNEBWORTH, SONISPHERE reveals the full running order for the weekend - including some new additions in the form of GINGER WILDHEART, SPY CATCHER, MAD DOG, JAMES CLEAVER ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 29/06/2011 19:12:27
TWO MINUTE SILENCE IN REMEMBRANCE OF PAUL GRAY AT SONISPHERE
SONISPHERE will host SLIPKNOT’s first UK performance since the tragic passing of bass player PAUL GRAY, at KNEBWORTH on July 10th, where they close the APOLLO ARENA stage. The band would like to invite all the maggots in attendance to join ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 27/06/2011 16:27:53
Sonipshere cleans up at awards
SONISPHERE this year saw three of its acts receive awards at last night’s METAL HAMMER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS, which took place at the O2’s Indigo venue, hot off the back of Thursday’s KERRANG! AWARDS, which also saw three victories for SONISPHERE.
Presented ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 14/06/2011 20:46:03
Wormot confirms European headlining tour
Singapore grindcore trio WORMROT have confirmed the first dates for a European headlining tour, which is due to kick off on September 1st in the UK.
WORMROT vocalist ARIF ROT comments:
"It seems like forever since we grind UK and Europe, although it's ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 12/06/2011 22:16:04
Evile guitarist shows you how to play the band's songs
EVILE GUITARIST SHOWS YOU HOW TO PLAY THE BAND'S SONGS
OL DRAKE, lead guitarist for British thrashers EVILE, has created a number of instructional guitar videos, showing fans how to play some of the band's most well-known tracks.
OL DRAKE comments:
"I get ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 22/05/2011 21:52:37
Cerebral Bore confirmed for Bloodstock Festival
Scottish death metal act CEREBRAL BORE are among the latest bands to be confirmed for this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival in the UK.
CEREBRAL BORE will be performing on the Sophie Lancaster Stage, and playing alongside a bill that includes the ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 22/05/2011 21:51:14
Bloodstock Comedy Line Up Revealed
BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR is undoubtedly the UK’s only true metal festival, consistently delivering the top names from the world of heavy music, as well as breaking the most exciting news acts in the scene. But BOA knows that putting a bunch ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 22/05/2011 21:49:09
Sonisphere 2011 Line Up completed
With a musical bill boasting the debut UK performance of THE BIG 4, BIFFY CLYRO’s first ever major festival headlining slot and the return of the mighty SLIPKNOT, plus an undercard boasting appearances from BAD RELIGION, THE MARS VOLTA, WEEZER, LIMP ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 22/05/2011 21:43:11
Within Temptation The Unforgiving hits international charts
Four years after their last studio album, Dutch rockers Within Temptation achieve the highest international album chart profile in their career for “The Unforgiving”. In the week of release, the band’s new album reached the pole position in the i-tunes rock ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 09/04/2011 08:16:38
Century Media Records signs In Flames
Century Media Records is proud to announce the signing of IN FLAMES. "We are very happy to make IN FLAMES part of the Century Media Family. The band has a very loyal international fan base and has found a partner with ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 28/03/2011 17:42:34
Symphony X release new album artwork and track listings
North America's progressive metal masterminds SYMPHONY X are proud to announce the two artwork versions and track listings for their ninth studio album & Nuclear Blast debut, Iconoclast. It will be available in Europe on June 17th and in North America ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 25/03/2011 10:53:46
Romeo Must Die release debut album
On 2nd May 2011 ROMEO MUST DIE release their blistering debut album, ‘HARDSHIPS IN SEASON’. Eighteen months in the making, this album has been quite a journey for the band that has endured an onslaught of misfortune as vocalist Adam Frakes-Sime ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 24/03/2011 15:04:14
Underoath line up signings on their UK tour
Double-Grammy nominated, Tampa-based rockers, UNDEROATH have lined up a batch of instore signings, at Pulp clothing stores, in association with Hurley, during their forthcoming UK tour. The guys will be scribbling on things at the following places from 5pm-6pm each day. ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 24/03/2011 15:01:57
More acts join Bloodstock 2011 Line Up
With a headline cast boasting MOTÖRHEAD, W.A.S.P and IMMORTAL, BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR announces another three fantastic acts for this summer’s festival.
One of the leading names in the folk/pagan metal scene, FINNTROLL returns to BLOODSTOCK after a rapturous reception back in 2007. ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 23/03/2011 16:42:04
Architects confirmed for mainstage at Reading and Leeds Festivals
Century Media Records are thrilled to be able to announce that ARCHITECTS have been confirmed to appear on the main stage of the prestigious Reading and Leeds festivals in August.
They’ll be joining the likes of Bring Me The Horizon, The Blackout, ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 22/03/2011 14:03:46
Tarot release new video
25 years after its original release – legendary finnish Heavy Metal act TAROT has finally re-recorded their classic debut album "The Spell Of Iron" – beeing released under the banner "Spell Of Iron MMXI" on May, 6th.
TAROT also recorded a ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 22/03/2011 11:58:19
Tokyo Blade release new album and launch new website
Tokyo Blade's new studio album Thousand Men Strong is released today.
After months of hard work and preparation, fans worldwide can finally hear the fruits of all the band's labour.
The album is available initially in two formats, the standard CD release plus ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 21/03/2011 17:23:50
Sylosis release new videoclip
Brits SYLOSIS have just released the videoclip for "Empyreal" taken from the recently released album "Edge of the Earth"!
Check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXdPoL1yQsA
The "Edge of the Earth" is the second album from Sylosis, following their debut full-length studio album, ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 21/03/2011 16:46:10
Straight Line Stitch release new album
STRAIGHT LINE STITCH will have their new studio album, ‘The Fight Of Our Lives’, released on June 6th 2011 via Spinefarm Records.
Produced and mixed by the Grammy-nominated Johnny K (Disturbed, Machine Head, etc.), this latest release – the follow-up to 2008’s ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 21/03/2011 14:02:49
Iced Earth chooses new vocalist
In the wake of vocalist Matt Barlow’s retirement, dozens of demos and resumes flooded Iced Earth’s management team. But one name kept popping up – Into Eternity vocalist Stu Block, who has been named the new lead singer for Iced Earth. ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 16/03/2011 18:13:22
IHSAHN CONFIRMS FIRST EVER UK FESTIVAL
With a headline cast boasting MOTÖRHEAD, W.A.S.P and IMMORTAL, BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR announces another fantastic act to the bill.
Norwegian musical mastermind IHSAHN makes the first UK festival appearance of his 21 year career at BLOODSTOCK this summer on the ...
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Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 16/03/2011 16:57:33
CRIMFALL CROSS SWORDS WITH TURISAS
Crimfall have been added to the bill for the two Turisas UK shows in March. These dates – the first time Crimfall have appeared over here – are part of the Turisas ‘Stand Up And Fight Tour 2011’.
The March ...
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Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 15/03/2011 06:21:15
Def Leppard Announce Further Dates
Def Leppard, Britain’s greatest arena rock band, have added extra dates in Dublin and Belfast in June 2011. These dates are in addition to the recently announced headline slot at Download Festival 2011, and will kick off the bands world tour. ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 14/03/2011 18:01:21
Sonisphere Announces 12 More Acts
SONISPHERE FESTIVAL KNEBWORTH has revealed the next twelve acts for its 2011 line up.
Straight off the back of completing their sixth (as yet untitled) studio album, THE MARS VOLTA have confirmed their return to the UK for an exclusive ...
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Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 15/03/2011 06:21:55
Periphery to release new EP
Hot on the heels of their much lauded headline tour, Djent pioneers Periphery have confirmed the release of a new digital E.P., titled ‘Icarus Lives!’, on April 17th.
The full track listing will be as follows:
1. New Groove
2. Frak The ...
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Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 14/03/2011 17:42:08
Black Stone Cherry to release new record
Roadrunner Records is pleased to announce the third Black Stone Cherry album, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, is due out May 30, 2011.
Kentucky’s Black Stone Cherry, comprised of vocalist Chris Robertson, guitarist Ben Wells, bassist Jon Lawhon, ... [read more]
Metal News | Posted by Gavin Harris on 14/03/2011 17:40:28
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