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Pure Metal News: November 2007 Part 1

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November 2007 Part 2

Compiled by John Stefanis
 


DEW-SCENTED - On tour

German High speed Death/Thrash Metal tank DEW-SCENTED has announced a new headlining tour through Europe for 2008! Support comes from SEVERE TORTURE and DESTINITY. Make sure to not miss this blasting tour!

01.02.2008 PARIS - Glaz'Art (FR)
02.02.2008 CHAULNES - Espace Culturel (FR)
03.02.2008 HANGAAR 1 - (BE)
04.02.2008 OSNABRüCK - Bastard Club (DE)
05.02.2008 DORDRECHT - Bibelot (NL)
06.02.2008 HANNOVER - Scum Club (DE)
07.02.2008 ODENSE - Kansas Club (DK)
08.02.2008 BERLIN - K 17 (DE)
09.02.2008 LEIPZIG - Hellraiser (DE)
10.02.2008 ALTHOFEN - Endorphin (AT)
11.02.2008 LJUBLJANA - tba (SI)
12.02.2008 MILANO - Transilvania Club (IT)
13.02.2008 MARSEILLE - Korrigan (FR)
14.02.2008 LYON - Double 6 (FR)
15.02.2008 ERSTFELD - Transilvania Club (CH)
16.02.2008 NANCY - Azmiut 854 (FR)
17.02.2008 NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRAVENCHON - L'Arcade (FR)

If you can't wait till February, you have the possibility to see DEW-SCENTED before the tour at these locations:

08.11.2007 GRONINGEN - Simplon (NL)
09.11.2007 EINDHOVEN - Dynamo (NL)
10.11.2007 PASSAU - X-Point Halle (DE)
24.11.2007 WUPPERTAL - LCB (DE)
14.12.2007 NüRNBERG - Z-Bau Kulturzentrum (DE)
15.12.2007 MüNCHEN - Titanic City (DE)
16.12.2007 LUDWIGSBURG - Rockfabrik (DE)


AMON AMARTH to tour Australia

We have exciting news for our fans Down Under. There have been rumours in the past few days about a possible AMON AMARTH tour in Australia. Well, the rumours are true. We are thrilled about this tour in Australia. This will be the first time that the band sets foot on the continent. The tour will be in early January. Tour dates and locations can be found at http://www.amonamarth.com . We are looking forward to performing for and meeting our Australian fans for the first
time. See you at the shows!

http://www.amonamarth.com


AUTUMN - Update from Nienke

Dear all,

A little personal update. The past few weeks I've been working on my recovery, trying to get back on my feet. I am happy to say that the effort is starting to pay off, I'm gradually feeling better and better. The show at the Goudvishal next weekend (4th of November) is yet still a bit too early at this stage, so unfortunately I won't be able to make it, for which I'm very sorry.... to say the least.

But on a more positive note: if things keep progressing like this, I hope to make it to the next show on the 17th (Lelystad). So, I will keep you guys posted and see you real soon!

Last but not least: thank you for all your kind messages! It's comforting to
know that so many people care!!!

Hug, Ninx

http://www.autumn-band.com



BRAINSTORM top Hungarian charts

Hi Brainiacs,

The latest BRAINSTORM single "Fire Walk With Me" topped the Hungarian single charts and landed on an unbelievable, amazing, outstanding # 1 in its 1st week of release.

"We are speechless and want to say thank you to an amazing country and to our amazing fans out there! Köszönöm! Magyarország - Szeretlek! Thank you! Hungary - We love you!"

Stay tuned for more news on Friday on the new album cover, final track listing and more interesting news for 2008.

Rock hard, ride free and god bless you all!!!

BRAINSTORM

http://www.brainstorm-web.net


SIX FEET UNDER - Message from Chris Barnes

Chris Barnes from Florida's death metal tank SIX FEET UNDER just posted a video message which you can download from
http://www.sfu420.com


http://www.sfu420.com



THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER drummer launches SickDrummer.com profile

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER drummer Shannon Lucas launched his profile at http://sickdrummer.com where you can check an interview with him and various info about this incredible artist. Just drop by and take a look at it!

http://www.theblackdahliamurder.com



UNEARTH nominated for the Boston Music Awards

We've been nominated for the 2007 Boston Music Awards "Outstanding Metal/Hardcore Band of the Year" alongside ALL THAT REMAINS, CONVERGE, ISIS, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SHADOWS FALL & THE RED CHORD.

Voting has already begun and will continue through Friday, November 16.

Here's what you can do to help: Click the link below, change the category to "Outstanding Metal/Hardcore Band Of the Year" and vote for us.

VOTE NOW: http://contest.goombah.com

Thanks for all the support,

UNEARTH

http://www.unearth.tv


HATCHET sign with Metal Blade Records

Metal Blade Records has just inked a deal with Bay Area thrashers HATCHET! HATCHET is an onslaught of 5 thrash metal fanatics from the San Francisco Bay Area; a starting point for infamous thrash bands like METALLICA, EXODUS, TESTAMENT, and VIO-LENCE just to name a few. Formed by Julz on guitar and Slave behind the drum kit in January 2005, HATCHET was started as the two were fed up with the stale metal scene in their hometown. Their desire to create music filled with substance and driving aggression would be enough to help revive a genre that had slowly began to fade away over the years in their hometown.

HATCHET will be playing various one off dates until they release their new album in spring/summer 2008 and will then be on a heavy touring schedule. Head over to the band's MySpace page to check out some tracks to get a taste of what's to come!

"It is an honour to be working with Metal Blade, and to be a part of the legacy of amazing artists they have worked with over the years! Together we will help bring Thrash Metal back to the top where it belongs!" - Hatchet

"In a time where thrash is making an awesome comeback, we are stoked to be working with bands that are a part of the rebirth. These guys are young, ruthless and talented and we can't wait till they rock you like its 1984!" Metal Blade

HATCHET is:
Marcus (Tormentor) - Vocal Assault
Julz - Lead Guitars
Sterling (McFly) - Guitars
Slave - Drums
Dan (Destroyer) - Bass

http://myspace.com/hatchet2006


WOE OF TYRANTS sign with Metal Blade Records

Metal Blade Records is very pleased to announce the latest addition to its illustrious roster, WOE OF TYRANTS. From Chillicothe, Ohio comes the next heavy metal Goliath. WOE OF TYRANTS is comprised of five guys dead-set on playing metal the way they want to, never listening or caring what scene they belong to or what sells the most records; who mix the best of death, thrash, and power metal in a concoction that defies pigeon-holing. Mix the vintage sounds of TESTAMENT and METALLICA, brutal death metal, epic power metal, and even some southern fried flair thrown on top, and you have what has become known as WOE OF TYRANTS.

"We are extremely excited about working with Metal Blade and feel that we have a lot to offer the label and more importantly the heavy metal community all together. We feel Metal Blade has our best interests at heart as they've shown their dedication to their artists and fans by releasing some of the best metal in the world for decades.

We have always stuck with our guns when writing and performing our music, refusing to give into any of the trends or clichés that pop-up in the heavy music genre and are very thankful that Metal Blade has not let this go unnoticed. We are prepared to unleash the best and most crushing material we've written thus far and hope to reach as many people possible with our music. We are blessed to have such an opportunity. Keep a lookout for our debut, and lots of touring, this is only the beginning!" WOE OF TYRANTS

"WOE OF TYRANTS plays a unique blend of death, thrash, melody, exceptional guitar riffs and even a little bit of Southern rock. They have a great work ethic and we can't wait to work along side them to take them to the next level. W.O.T. will definitely be a band to keep all eyes and ears on. Welcome to the Metal Blade family, guys!" Metal Blade Records - Jen Graham

WOE OF TYRANTS will be touring through the winter and will be finishing up the writing of their Metal Blade debut in the spring with plans to enter the studio in early summer 2008. More details on tour dates and the album will be made over the coming weeks and months so be sure to keep an eye on the band's website.

WOE OF TYRANTS is:
Chris Burns - Guitars
Matt Kincaid - Guitars
Chris Catanzaro - Vocals
Adam Kohler - Bass
Johnny Roberts - Drums

http://myspace.com/wot



OPETH - New minisite online/free mp3 download

The mini-site for The Roundhouse Tapes is now up at www.peaceville.com/opeth.

In addition to featuring downloads, pictures, an interview with Mikael Åkerfeldt, banners you can add to your own site and the chance to hear tracks from the album, the site also offers a free mp3 of 'Bleak'.

Exclusive bundles containing a Roundhouse Tapes t-shirt and 2CD set are also available from the site at £23.99. The Roundhouse Tapes is packaged in a double digipack with slip case

Available 5th November (Europe) / 20th November (USA)

NOVEMBRE - 'THE BLUE' OUT NOW

The new studio album from Novembre is out now. For more information, audio samples and to check out new video ANAEMIA, head over to www.peaceville.com/novembre


THE AGONY SCENE - new album "Get Damned" out in January 2008

THE AGONY SCENE is firing on all cylinders on its inspired and lovingly titled 3rd album, "Get Damned", produced by Andreas Magnusson (Black Dahlia Murder, Scarlet), which will hit European stores on January 21st, 2008. If you missed out on the first two albums, you'll want to hear this third, most mature and diverse offering from Tulsa, Oklahoma's finest purveyors of corrosive hardcore!

Featuring a new drummer (Ryan Folden), a new label home and a renewed perspective, "Get Damned" is as highly charged and personal a recording as you will hear from THE AGONY SCENE. The new album finds the band fully embracing its sharper, more metallic elements, complete with cutting riffs and just enough attitude to give it that recognisable charm that has come to define THE AGONY SCENE.

A vicious new track, "Rapture", was recently posted on their MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/agonyscene, so head over to check it out now.

THE AGONY SCENE "Get Damned" track-listing:

1. Barnburner (03:05)
2. Predation (03:27)
3. Dances With Devils (03:01)
4. Adversary (03:28)
5. White Nights (04:15)
6. Rapture (03:21)
7. Deliverance (02:46)
8. Rattle Me Bones (02:29)
9. The Opposition (03:03)
10. Will To Bleed (03:08)
11. Old Scratch (04:29)

With a revitalised sound and spanking new record in their arsenal plus an European tour with label mates Himsa currently in the works, expect the unexpected when THE AGONY SCENE hits a town near you soon in support of their best record yet.


DESPISED ICON - Premier new clip on MySpace

Canadian death metal outfit DESPISED ICON has posted its stunning new clip for "Furtive Monologue", a song taken off their latest crushing masterpiece "The Ills Of Modern Man", at MySpace, check it out @ www.myspace.com/despisedicon

As previously reported, the band will start destroying European venues in early 2008 with the mighty Misery Index as well as Beneath The Massacre, Man Must Die (mainland Europe only), and Annotations Of An Autopsy (UK only). So, have a look at the tour dates below and don't miss this awesome live package guaranteeing nothing but sheer brutality & impressive technicality!

MISERY INDEX (headlining mainland Europe)
DESPISED ICON (headlining UK dates)
BENEATH THE MASSACRE
MAN MUST DIE
ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY
Presented by: Metal Hammer, Fuze Magazine, Legacy

28.01.2008 UK - Brighton @ The Engine Room
29.01.2008 UK - Plymouth @ White Rabbit
30.01.2008 UK - Newport @ TJs
31.01.2008 UK - Manchester @ Music Box
01.02.2008 UK - Glasgow @ Soundhaus
02.02.2008 UK - Milton Keynes @ The Pitz Club
03.02.2008 UK - Leeds @ Rios
04.02.2008 UK - Nottingham @ Junktion7
05.02.2008 UK - London @ Underworld





MUNICIPAL WASTE - NEW INTERVIEW ON BLISTERING.COM

MUNICIPAL WASTE is featured in a new interview on Blistering.com. This in-depth interview explains practically everything you ever wanted to know about their new album, THE ART OF PARTYING. In addition, you'll learn a thing or two about life on the road, the origins of "The Inebriator" and how they plan to uphold their reputation as the masters of partying on their next album.

tch MUNICIPAL WASTE on these dates:

Saints and Sinners Festival
Nov 3 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Convention Hall Complex

w/SUICIDAL TENDENCIES
Nov 17 Tucson AZ Rialto Theatre
Nov 18 El Paso TX Club 101
Nov 19 Albuquerque NM Sunshine Theater
Nov 21 West Hollywood CA House of Blues
Nov 23 Santa Ana CA Galaxy Concert Theatre
Nov 24 Ventura CA Majestic Ventura Theatre
Nov 27 Portland OR Roseland Theatre
Nov 28 Seattle WA El Corazon
Nov 30 Petaluma CA Phoenix Theater
Dec 1 Reno NV Stoney's
Dec 2 San Francisco CA Slim's
Dec 5 Las Vegas NV House of Blues

For all the latest dates and more, go to http://www.myspace.com/municipalwaste

http://www.facethewaste.com



DECAPITATED - UPDATE ON BAND MEMBERS SITUATION

The following is a statement from a member of Covan's family, via Martin, former bass player of Decapitated, with regards to the band members situation following the bus crash in Russia earlier this week:

"Covan and Vitek are still at the hospital in Novozybkov, Russia, where they were taken to following the accident. Despite the rumors, they are not in Moscow.

Their families are currently trying to decide the best possible city and hospital to take them to next for additional medical attention.

Covan is showing some progress, but unfortunately, there has been no signs of improvement in Vitek's condition. The families of Covan and Vitek appreciate everyone's concern on the matter, but please do not spread any more unconfirmed rumours or information on the Internet. More details will soon be released."



SEVERE TORTURE SPEAK OUT ABOUT RECENT MEXICAN TOUR

After recently delivering their brutal Death Metal sound to Mexico, Severe Torture have given an exclusive insight into the life of a band on tour. Aptly describing the visit as 'Vengeance Over Mexico', with their latest album Sworn Vengeance due for release this month, Seth reveals all about Mexico, Maffia and bootleg Merch. Read what he has to say here:

"On October 1st we arrived in Mexico City, where we met with our Mexican friends: Dave, Javier, Micky and Carlos. Of course the first night we went for some beers and tacos to relax after a long flight.

The next day, travelling to Monterrey, just to sleep and on Wednesday we had our first gig in Laredo. Many fanatic maniacs showed up and the show was a blast. Before and after the show we had to drink many beers with our fans and that gave us a warm welcome.

Next day, October 4th, we went to Tampico to play at the Club Golden Billar. It was a hot, but brutal show!!! After the show we wanted to drive to our Hotel, but there was a Mercedes with black windows blocking the street. It didn't look ok so we turned around and took another street. Another car with black windows pulled up in front of us and blocked the street again. We were now sure this was not good, especially when we saw guys coming out, holding guns...

We got the hell out of there, went the opposite direction, drove around the city and got to our hotel safe. Next day we saw a newspaper, it said that later that night, the army went there and arrested 18 drug maffia-related members, who were loading up a truck of cocaine in the street they were blocking. We were glad we weren't there, that's for sure! We played in Monterrey and the day after we did an open air show in San Luis Potosi. The crowd was for sure one of the most brutal ones we ever played for!!! We spent a lot of time hanging out with them and had a great time.

After another great gig in Queretaro we had 3 days off, so we went to Teotihuacan to climb the Pyramid of the Sun and the Moon. It was something no one of us ever saw. Thanx to Dave and his friend Gabriella for taking us there.


Our hotel was in Mexico City so we spent our remaining two days there.
On Oct. 11th we played in the Area Chica in Toluca. And again the people showed that they have a great passion for metal. The two last shows were Guadalajara and last but not least Mexico City in the Infernal Bar. Guadalajara was hot. We went to a market first with just CD's, t-shirts, bags etc. All of a sudden we hear a track of our new album coming from somewhere. We checked it out and that's when we saw the first bootleg version of "Sworn Vengeance". Guadalajara was so hot that my whopper came out again. Lucky that was after the show, sorry to the club by the way...

Finally, Mexico City. Probably the best show of the tour. When we arrived at the club we saw a big merchandise booth, with lots of different bootleg Severe Torture shirts! Awesome to see such support! We even got a Sworn Vengeance longsleeve now, before the album's out! But who cares, these people are 100% metal!!! Thanx for the support! There were a lot of people we met in the days before that show, so a lot of partying! We picked some good tracks out of the death metal jukebox and had our last Mexican beers with our friends.

We like to thank Dave, Javier, Micky and Carlos for taking good care of us! We had a blast!!! And also many thanx to our Mexican fans, you were great!!! Hopefully we will be back soon with more Severe Torture!
Salud cabrones!
Seth, Severe Torture"

Severe Torture's latest release 'Sworn Vengeance' is out on November 12th. For more information about the album and where to order it online head over to www.myspace.com/severetortureswornvengeance


Check out the band's own myspace at www.myspace.com/severetorture



EVILE GUITARIST COMMENTS ON RECENT UK TOUR WITH SANCTITY

Fresh from taking the UK by storm on a recent rip-roaring tour with US metallers Sanctity and Romeo Must Die, Evile guitarist Ol Drake has spoken out about how the fast-rising Huddersfield thrashers found the tour:

"It's been awesome touring with two great bands who just happened to be awesome people too. In Sanctity's case we were un-sure what to expect, as our past experiences with American bands hasn't been too good, but they're such awesome guys. This tour's just been 100% fun and pleasure."

The brutality of the thrashers coming out to see them was definitely in full force, as Ol recounts an instance at a show in Scotland. He explains:

"Some guy got knocked out and taken to Hospital in Glasgow. He's ok now though. BRUTAL. you can't keep a Thrasher down.

It's just been an all around blast. Cheers to all who came out and took the time to watch Evile, and Cheers to our new mates Sanctity and RMD. Thrash you all again soon."

You can check out a group shot of Evile, Sanctity and Romeo Must Die here www.earacherecords.com/myspace/SanctityTourGroup.jpg

Catch Evile playing at the following dates this year:

18.11.07 IRELAND Dublin - The Ambassador Theatre w/MACHINE HEAD
06.12.07 UK Hastings- Crypt
07.12.07 UK Brighton - The Engine Rooms
08.12.07 UK Wakefield - Snooty Fox - Full Thrash Assault 08
13.12.07 UK Nottingham Rock City
15.12.07 UK Bradford - Black Winter Day III Festival
21.12.07 UK Hartlepool The Studio
23.12.07 UK Arbroath The Waterfront

Evile's debut release 'Enter The Grave' is out now.

www.myspace.com/evileuk



EVILE - GUITARIST OL DRAKE COMMENTS ON ENDORSEMENT DEAL WITH RANDALL AMPS

EVILE are proud to announce their new partnership with Randall Amps. Randall currently endorses bands/musicians such as ANTHRAX (Scott Ian), METALLICA (Kirk Hammett), Andy Sneap, ARCH ENEMY, OVERKILL, George Lynch and many more.

Ol had the following to say about the partnership with Randall:

"The second I plugged into the Randall V2 and tweaked the settings a bit, I was in love. You can literally get any sound you want out of it. Crunchy low ends to screaming high ends to....anything! The built-in graphic EQ is a god send too. I stress that every metal guitarist try out some Randall gear. They'll kick your fu*king ar*e!"

Check out the EVILE Artist page (featuring Ol and Matt Drake) at the official Randall website by going to http://www.randallamplifiers.com/artists/evile.asp

For a full list of tour dates and more, go to http://www.evile.co.uk

EVILE are taking the metal world by storm:

"ENTER THE GRAVE is one mother of a metal album." - Decibel

"The members of EVILE have that indefinable spirit that separates the pretenders from the real thrash metal warriors." - Blabbermouth.net

"ENTER THE GRAVE could have been written in 1987; it's that true to the spirit of the classic thrash era." - Riverfront Times


http://www.myspace.com/evileuk


SIRENIA - Seeking for new female singer

The Norwegian modern rock band SIRENIA is searching for a new female singer.
Bandleader Morten Veland:" We are looking for a talented singer with experience, a cool image and a strong passion for music."
The singers who are willing to give the band a high priority for many years to come, send a biography, some recent photos and a mp3/wma file of their voice or the link to their myspace site. Please send all applications to singer@sirenia.no



IN FLAMES - Extend their deal with Nuclear Blast

Nuclear Blast is very happy and proud to announce that a new record deal has been signed with IN FLAMES! The new, still untitled album is going to be a worldwide release (except North America) via Nuclear Blast Records. The release for the new album is right now planned for early April. Stay tuned for a more exact release date!

"We are very happy that we have signed with Nuclear Blast again. They have been with us for a long time and helped us to get to where we are as a band right now. We have all the faith and belief in them to help us get even bigger as a band so we can continue to do this for years to come. We are really excited about our new album and can't wait for it to be released so you, our fans, out there can enjoy it with us. See you in 2008" - IN FLAMES


THE ABSENCE announce new drummer

Tampa, Florida's THE ABSENCE has announced the addition of former YETI drummer Chris Pistillo to the group's ranks.

Commented THE ABSENCE guitarist Patrick Pintavalle: "Chris may not be as well known. yet. However, he is wicked awesome on the skins and he actually plays blast beats and has super quick double bass and if he decides to stick around be apart of this band I am positive that the next record will crush souls."

http://www.theabsence.com



SIX FEET UNDER post video for "Doomsday"

Finally the SIX FEET UNDER video clip for the song "Doomsday" has been made available through YouTube! Click here to pick a view: http://www.youtube.com


http://www.sfu420.com



CANNIBAL CORPSE, CATTLE DECAPITATION and TORTURE KILLER listed as "gruesome"

Besides the usual suspects such as PHIL COLLINS or HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH Metal Blade Records arstists CANNIBAL CORPSE, CATTLE DECAPITATION and TORTURE KILLER have been listed as either "most gruesome band name" by Rolling Stone Magazine, as artists with the "goriest album covers" by the Dallas Observer or even both of it! HELL YEAH!!!

Click here for the 20 most gruesome bandnames: http://www.rollingstone.com

Click here for the 20 goriest album covers: http://slideshow.dallasobserver.com



http://www.cannibalcorpse.net



BRAINSTORM to re-schedule tour

Dear friends and fans,
As EVERGREY will not have their new album released in time, they can not take part in the planned tour. Due to this fact, we need to re-schedule the dates for the tour that will now happen without EVERGREY. We are already discussing some very interesting special guests but as we are sure you understand, we need some days to come up with new dates and details.

Todde, Andy, Mille and Dieter

Here's what EVERGREY have to state about the cancellation:

Hello,
Unfortunately we must infom you that EVERGREY not is able to do the planned tour with BRAINSTORM in March 2008. This is due to the fact that our next album not will be ready in time to be released before the tour. We feel it's not fair to the fans or to the promoters or to BRAINSTORM to do a tour without the new album out. If the circumstances aren't the best we shouldn't do a major tour like this. We are sorry for any problems this may cause but we will be back soon.

Tom, Henrik, Rikard, Jonas and Jari
http://www.brainstorm-web.net



BOLT THROWER to play Wacken?

As most of you probably know, BOLT THROWER don't like to play festivals, but as a lot of you want to see us playing festivals, we try and play at least one festival a year. After receiving numerous offers, we now have to choose which festival to play next Summer, and would like you to help us decide. As BT are not financially driven, the fee is pretty irrelevant,
as is whether we play to 1000 people or 100,000. Our main requirement would be to have our usual merchandise / meet and greet booth, with no price restrictions.

Wacken Open Air festival have asked us again to play next Summer, and the date would fit in with the gap in our planned recording and mixing schedule for next year. A lot of you have asked us to play Wacken over the years, and a lot of you have advised us not to play it, for various reasons.

So now, we would like you to help us decide by taking part in the following
poll.

Poll: Would you like to see Bolt Thrower play the Wacken Open Air Festival?
Click here: http://www.boltthrower.com

We'd really like to hear your opinions, so please vote...

Cheers,
Karl, Jo, Baz, Gav & Kiddie

http://www.boltthrower.com


AMON AMARTH launch tour diary

Sweden's finest AMON AMARTH just finished their highly successfull tour with DIMMU BORGIR. A diary covering this tour has been launched on the group's MySpace page: http://myspace.com


http://www.amonamarth.com



EVILE - DEEMED 'A BAND TO CHECK OUT' ON THEDAILYROCK.COM'S 'RANDOM BAND ALERT'

TheDailyRock.com has named EVILE "a band to check out" as part of their Random Band Alert feature. According to The Daily Rock's MrsBarnes, she feels "transported back to the part of the 80s metal scene that didn't suck...guitar solos and all" and wishes that "more bands would focus on writing their music and playing with some insane skill like these guys (EVILE)."

You can see the full Random Band Alert mention at http://www.thedailyrock.com/2007/10/29/random-band-alert-evile/


The Daily Rock is certainly onto something. They've joined an ever-growing list of places that have given major props to EVILE:

"ENTER THE GRAVE is one mother of a metal album." - Decibel

"The members of EVILE have that indefinable spirit that separates the pretenders from the real thrash metal warriors." - Blabbermouth.net

"ENTER THE GRAVE could have been written in 1987; it's that true to the spirit of the classic thrash era." - Riverfront Times

For the latest EVILE news and tour dates, go to:

http://www.evile.co.uk

http://www.myspace.com/evileuk



S.S.S TRACK USED IN NEW VIDEO FOR PRO-SKATER GEOFF ROWLEY

The track 'Son Of Beast' taken from the Merseyside crossover-thrashers' latest release 'Short Sharp Shock' now features in a Geoff Rowley skate advert for Independent trucks. Speaking about the advert, S.S.S frontman Foxy has stated:

"Geoff is a major force to be reckoned with as a sk8er. Independent Trucks are the backbone of skateboarding, and SSS is unstoppable. SSS is stoked to be a part of Geoff's ad - RIDE THE BEST AND FU*K THE REST".

With S.S.S being deeply rooted in the Liverpool skateboarding scene, Foxy reveals that the band have a long-standing friendship with the skater. He explains that they used to "travel to new spots all over the country and skate the rough cold streets of Liverpool at a time when sk8ing was on its arse, dead and truely underground. Music and sk8ing fuelled us and will be forever indebted to each other. Dont fu*k with Geoff or SSS, you will always bite off more than you can chew".

You can view the full advert here www.independenttrucks.com/rowley/video.php

'Short Sharp Shock' is out now worldwide. Watch a live performance of the track 'The Beast' here www.youtube.com/watch?v=kizr_ub0Xjg.

Check out S.S.S at www.myspace.com/shortsharpshockuk.


EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS OF NEW BIOMECHANICAL LINE-UP ONLINE NOW

With the date for Biomechanical's forthcoming masterpiece 'Cannibalised' set for February next year, the whole band have come together for some exclusive promo shots, which can now be viewed online.

The brand new band members that have joined Biomechanical this summer include Jonno Lodge (Drums), Gus Drax (Guitar), Chris Van Hayden (Guitar) and ex-DragonForce bassist Adrian Lambert. Biomechanical will play their debut show with these new members on Wednesday November 12th at the Earache Christmas party at Camden's Purple Turtle. You can check out some of the promo shots of the entire band together here:

www.earacherecords.com/myspace/biomechgroup1.jpg

www.earacherecords.com/myspace/biomechgroup2.jpg

www.earacherecords.com/myspace/biomechgroup3.jpg


These photos also mark a new era of Biomechanical, as the next stage in the band's musical vision is revealed on the upcoming release 'Cannibalised'. You can check out an exclusive 'Cannibalised' promo shot of vocalist John K, which captures the essence behind the forthcoming album. Visit www.earacherecords.com/myspace/johnkcannibalised.jpg to view the image.

To find out more about 'Cannibalised' and hear the exclusive advance track 'Fallen In Fear' head over to www.myspace.com/biomechanicalcannibalised



SEVERE TORTURE 'SWORN VENGEANCE' OUT NOW

The latest release from Dutch Death Metal destroyers Severe Torture is out now in UK/Europe. 'Sworn Vengeance', which hits the shelves today has already been met with blistering reviews and UK's Metal Hammer magazine writes:

"All the trademarks of the new wave of brutal death metal are in place - Dennis Schreurs' fearsome, slightly more refined vocals, the ice-cold precision from the drums and guitars and an overall air of menace all make most recent extreme metal seem slightly tepid in comparison".

The album, which has been hailed by Terrorizer as "a superlative slice of unfussy death metal" is also available in a Limited Edition format, which contains cover versions of the Cro-Mags track 'It's The Limit' and Entombed's 'Eyemaster'.

This album is a must-have for all fans of urgent and direct pure death metal without any frills. To hear the track 'Dismal Perception' taken from 'Sworn Vengeance' and to find out more about the release head over to www.myspace.com/severetortureswornvengeance.

Catch Severe Torture in Europe next year on tour with Dew-Scented and Destinity at the following dates:


01.02.08 Paris (France) - Glaz?Art
02.02.08 Chaulnes (France) - Espace Culturel
03.02.08 Oostende (Belgium) - Hangaar 1
04.02.08 Osnabr?ck (Germany) - Bastard Club
05.02.08 Dordrecht (Holland) - Bibelot
06.02.08 Hannover (Germany) - Scum Club
07.02.08 Odense (Denmark) - Kansas Club
08.02.08 Berlin (Germany) - K 17
09.02.08 Leipzig (Germany) - Hellraiser
10.02.08 Althofen (Austria) - Endorphin
11.02.08 Ljubljana (Slovenia) - TBA
12.02.08 Milano (Italy) - Transilvania Club
13.02.08 Marseille / Luynes (France) - Korrigan
14.02.08 Lyon (France) - Double 6
15.02.08 Erstfeld (Switzerland) - Transilvania Club
16.02.08 Nancy (France) - Azmiut 854
17.02.08 Notre-Dame-De-Gravenchon (France) - L?Arcade


BONDED BY BLOOD - REPORT FROM ARIZONA'S METALSTOCK FESTIVAL

Thrash dynamos, BONDED BY BLOOD spent last weekend playing several shows in Arizona, including a headlining spot at the Metalstock Festival. It was an all-day affair featuring over 30 of finest metal bands that Arizona has to offer. BONDED BY BLOOD vocalist, Aladdin felt the love from the crowd at Metalstock and now dishes some love back at them and the crowd they played for, the previous evening in Prescott:

"Arizona was amazing. Prescott was fun...a bunch of old school thrash fans made
it fun. Phoenix's Metalstock was pure insanity! An all day festival of 30 bands...All of what Arizona has to offer plus BONDED BY BLOOD. People were astonished
after hearing the old school vibes that we provided. All in all, Arizona was
one of the most kick ass states we have played!"

The Arizona shows gave BONDED BY BLOOD the adrenaline boost they needed to tear it up even harder when they head for the studio in December to record their full-length EARACHE debut.

Thrash in the new year with BONDED BY BLOOD on these dates:

Jan 9 2008 The Knitting Factory w/Tyrant & Witchaven - Los Angeles, California
Jan 19 2008 The Epic Lounge - Downey, California

Get the latest BONDED BY BLOOD updates at http://www.myspace.com/bondedbybloodand watch an exclusive interview with the band at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDy02cLJcAU






MUNICIPAL WASTE SET TO TOUR EUROPE IN FEBRUARY 2008

After a storming succession of dates across the globe this year, Virginian thrashers Municipal Waste have announced a string of European tour dates for February next year.

Following the release of 'The Art Of Partying' in June, Municipal Waste have taken their own brand of party-thrash to a whole new level, giving high-energy live performances and generating raucous reactions from crowds across the world. From stage-diving killer sharks, boogie-boarding thrash bodies and the infamously intoxicating Inebriator, fans can expect nothing but mayhem from the upcoming dates.

For a taste of what to expect, check out the live performance of 'Headbanger Face Rip' recorded at the London Underworld this summer www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSsq5B7WzLo


The full list of dates are as follows:

Feb 01 2008 UK Plymouth - White Rabbit
Feb 02 2008 UK Brighton - Barfly
Feb 03 2008 UK Birmingham - Academy 2
Feb 04 2008 UK Bristol - Croft
Feb 05 2008 UK Leeds - Joseph?s Well
Feb 06 2008 UK London - Islington
Feb 08 2008 UK Stoke - Underground
Feb 09 2008 BE - Eiperfest
Feb 10 2008 DK Groningen - Vera
Feb 11 2008 DK Tilburg - 13
Feb 12 2008 SWE Debaser - Malmo
Feb 13 2008 SWE Gothenburg - Sticky Fingers
Feb 14 2008 SWE Stockholm - Close Up Boat
Feb 15 2008 FIN Helsinki - Metal Expo
Feb 16 2008 DK Copenhagen - Loppen

Check out Municipal Waste on MySpace at www.myspace.com/municipalwaste

'The Art Of Partying' is out now worldwide, buy it now from the Earache Webstore www.earacheshop.com/store/municipalwaste.html




BLOOD RED THRONE - NEW INTERVIEW WITH DOD ON METAL MAYHEM UK

Metal Mayhem UK recently spoke to BLOOD RED THRONE guitarist, Dod about the band's new album, COME DEATH. Over the course of the interview, Dod reveals much about their writing and recording process, talks about the intense musicianship that each band member brings and gives a rundown of BLOOD RED THRONE's plans for the end of 2007 with a taste of what's in store for 2008.

Read what BLOOD RED THRONE guitarist, Dod has to say regarding all those topics and more at http://www.metal-mayhem.co.uk/interviews/bloodredthrone.html.

Metal Mayhem UK uses some strong words to describe the sheer terror that BLOOD RED THRONE's new album, COME DEATH will leave in the wake of every listener:

"COME DEATH has an old school death metal feel: pummeling bass and ripping guitars will leave listeners feeling like a corpse in Ed Gein's wed shed: gutted, decapitated and hung out to dry."


Watch the video for "Taste of God" here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bScOVEbvtn8


http://www.bloodredthrone.net/
http://www.myspace.com/bloodredthronecomedeath








CHTHONIC: Taiwan's extremists are back on tour

07.11.2007 ChthoniC with 3 Inches of Blood @ Little Civic, Wolverhampton, UK
08.11.2007 ChthoniC with 3 Inches of Blood @ Little Civic, Southampton, UK
09.11.2007 ChthoniC Hard Rock Hell Festival, Minehead, UK
11.11.2007 ChthoniC with local @ Rims Head, Swindon, UK
12.11.2007 ChthoniC with 3 Inches of Blood @ The New Freebutt, Brighton, UK
13.11.2007 ChthoniC with 3 Inches of Blood @ Barfly, London, UK
14.11.2007 ChthoniC with Marduk @ Mulen Ruzas, Vilnius, LIT
15.11.2007 ChthoniC with Marduk @ Melna Piektdiena, Riga, LAT
16.11.2007 ChthoniC with Marduk @ Nomme Cult, Tallin, EST
18.11.2007 ChthoniC with Marduk @ Klubi, Turku, Finnland
19.11.2007 ChthoniC with Marduk @ Ravintola Hella , Tampere, Finnland
20.11.2007 ChthoniC with Marduk @ Henry's Pub, Kuopio, Finnland
30.11.2007 ChthoniC with Ensiferum (DE) Hamburg, Markthalle
01.12.2007 ChthoniC with Ensiferum (DE) Potsdam, Lindenpark
02.12.2007 ChthoniC with Ensiferum (DE) Glauchau, Alte Spinnerei
03.12.2007 ChthoniC with Ensiferum (DE) Ingolstadt, Paradox
04.12.2007 ChthoniC with Ensiferum (DE) Osnabrück, Bastard Club
05.12.2007 ChthoniC with Ensiferum (DE) Hameln, Regenbogen
06.12.2007 ChthoniC with Ensiferum (NL) Leeuwarden, Romein
07.12.2007 ChthoniC with Ensiferum (BE) Vosselaar, Biebob
08.12.2007 ChthoniC with Ensiferum (DE) Köln, Underground
09.12.2007 ChthoniC with Ensiferum (DE) Karlsruhe, Substage
11.12.2007 ChthoniC with Ensiferum (HU) Budapest, Wigwam
12.12.2007 ChthoniC with Ensiferum (CZ) Brno, Fleda
13.12.2007 ChthoniC with Ensiferum (DE) Aschaffenburg, Colos Saal
14.12.2007 ChthoniC with Ensiferum (CH) Pratteln, Z7
15.12.2007 ChthoniC with Ensiferum (DE) Illingen, Hexentanz Festival




Tour dates from Gordeon Music

ADORA-DIANA

www.adora-diana.de

www.myspace.com/adoradiana

26.11.2007 (DE) München, Substanz (Release-Party und Auftritt!)


AIDEN

www.victoryrecords.com

www.aiden.org

15.11.2007 (DE) Munich, Zenith
16.11.2007 (IT) Bologna, Estragon
17.11.2007 (CH) Basel, Z7
19.11.2007 (UK) Portsmouth, Guildhall
21.11.2007 (UK) Birmingham, Academy
22.11.2007 (UK) Cardiff, International Arena
23.11.2007 (UK) Newcastle, Academy
24.11.2007 (UK) Glasgow, Academy
25.11.2007 (UK) Leeds, University
27.11.2007 (UK) Manchester, Apollo
28.11.2007 (UK) London, Brixton Academy


ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY
FIREBIRD

www.relapse.com

www.atprva.com

15.11.2007 (FR) Paris, La Locomotive
16.11.2007 (NL) Rotterdam, Waterfront
17.11.2007 (BE) Kontich, Lintfabriek
18.11.2007 (NL) Tilburg, 013
19.11.2007 (NL) Den Helder, De Bliksem
20.11.2007 (DE) Hamburg, Hafenklang
21.11.2007 (DE) Berlin, Wild At Heart
22.11.2007 (DE) Dresden, Groovestation
23.11.2007 (DE) Jena, Rosenkeller


BLESSTHEFALL
SILVERSTEIN

www.ferretstyle.com

www.blessthefall.com

16.11.2007 (UK) Colchester, Arts Center
17.11.2007 (UK) Northhampton, Soundhous
18.11.2007 (UK) Exeter, Cavern
19.11.2007 (UK) Cardiff, Barfly
21.11.2007 (UK) Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms
22.11.2007 (UK) Oxford, Carling Academy
23.11.2007 (UK) Yeovil, Ski lodge
24.11.2007 (UK) London Islington Academy
26.11.2007 (UK) Manchester Academy 3
27.11.2007 (UK) Wrexham, Central Station
28.11.2007 (UK) Glasgow, King Tuts
29.11.2007 (UK) Aberdeen, Moshulu
30.11.2007 (UK) Sheffield Leadmill
01.12.2007 (UK) Leeds, Cockpit
03.12.2007 (UK) Stoke On Trent, Sugarmill
04.12.2007 (UK) Leicester, Charlotte
05.12.2007 (UK) Birmingham, Barfly
06.12.2007 (UK) Nottingham, Rock City
08.12.2007 (LU) Luxembourg, Den Atelier
10.12.2007 (SE) Stockholm, Klubben
11.12.2007 (SE) Gothenborg, TBA
12.12.2007 (DK) Copenhagen, Vega
13.12.2007 (DE) Berlin, Kato
14.12.2007 (DE) Hamburg, Logo
15.12.2007 (DE) Aschaffenburg, Colos Sal
16.12.2007 (DE) Köln, Prime Club


BLONDELLE

www.ruderecorz.com

www.blondelle.co.uk

15.11.2007 (CH) Zürich, Hafenkneipe


THE BUSINESS

www.baddogrecords.de

www.oithebusiness.com

24.02.2008 (DE) Berlin, Punk & Disorderly Festival


CEPHALIC CARNAGE
Decapitated
Through The Eyes Of The Dead
The Breathing Process
www.relapse.com

www.cephaliccarnage.net

www.myspace.com/cephaliccarnage

05.03.2008 (DE) Gießen, MUK
06.03.2008 (DE) Trier, Exhaus
08.03.2008 (DE) Essen, Turock, Death Feast
12.03.2008 (UK) Nottingham, Junktion7
13.03.2008 (UK) Leeds, Rios
14.03.2008 (IRE) Dublin, Voodoo Lounge
18.03.2008 (UK) London, Underworld
19.03.2008 (NL) Tilburg, 0.13
24.03.2008 (DE) Berlin, K17
27.03.2008 (DE) München, Feierwerk
29.03.2008 (CH) Oberentfelden, Böröm Pöm Pöm
04.04.2008 (DE) Karlsruhe, Substage


CHTHONIC
Marduk **
3 Inches Of Blood *

www.deathlight-records.com

www.chthonic.org

15.11.2007 (LAT) Riga, melna Piekdiena **
16.11.2007 (EST) Tallin, Nomme Cult **
18.11.2007 (FI) Turku, Klubi **
19.11.2007 (FI) Tampere, Ravintola Hella **
20.11.2007 (FI) Kuopio, Henry`s Pub *

CHTHONIC
Ensiferum

30.11.2007 (DE) Hamburg, Markthalle
01.12.2007 (DE) Potsdam, Lindenpark
02.12.2007 (DE) Glauchau, Alte Spinnerei
03.12.2007 (DE) Ingolstadt, Paradox
04.12.2007 (DE) Osnabrück, Bastard Club
05.12.2007 (DE) Hameln, Regenbogen
06.12.2007 (NL) Leeuwarden, Romein
07.12.2007 (BE) Vosselaar, Biebob
08.12.2007 (DE) Köln, Underground
09.12.2007 (DE) Karlsruhe, Substage
11.12.2007 (HU) Budapest, Wigwam
12.12.2007 (CZ) Brno, Fleda
13.12.2007 (DE) Aschaffenburg, Colos Saal
14.12.2007 (CH) Pratteln, Z7
15.12.2007 (DE) Illingen, Hexentanz Festival


COLISEUM
www.relapse.com

www.myspace.com/coliseum

30.11.2007 (NL) Tilburg, 013 (w/ Harmful, Psyke Project)
02.12.2007 (NL) Groningen, Vera
03.12.2007 (BE) Gent, Frontline
04.12.2007 (DE) Trier, Ex-Haus
06.12.2007 (DE) Berlin, Cassopeia
08.12.2007 (DE) Leizig, Zorro
10.12.2007 (CZ) Prague, 007
11.12.2007 (CZ) Brno, Yacht
12.12.2007 (AT) Wien, Arena
13.12.2007 (AT) Oberwart, Oho
14.12.2007 (BE) Kontich, Lintfabriek


DEAD HEARTS
Shai Hulud
Winds Of Plague

www.ferretstyle.com

www.myspace.com/deadhearts

www.deadhearts.net

23.11.2007 (BE) Hasselt, Muziek-o-droom
24.11.2007 (DE) Trier, Exhaus
25.11.2007 (DE) Bochum, Matrix
27.11.2007 (UK) London, Underworld
28.11.2007 (UK) Southend, On Sea Chinnerys
29.11.2007 (UK) Nottingham, Rock City
30.11.2007 (UK) Leeds, Rios
01.12.2007 (UK) Milton Keynes, The Pitz Club
02.12.2007 (UK) Hul,l The Welly Club
03.12.2007 (UK) Glasgow, Cathouse
04.12.2007 (UK) Aberdeen, Moshulu
05.12.2007 (UK) Manchester, Music Box
06.12.2007 (UK) Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
08.12.2007 (NL) Hengelo, Innocent
09.12.2007 (DE) Giessen, Muk
10.12.2007 (DE) Hamburg, Logo
11.12.2007 (DE) Berlin, Magnet
12.12.2007 (DE) München Feierwerk, Orangehouse
13.12.2007 (CH) Aarau, Kiff
14.12.2007 (CH) Lausanne, Le Romandie
15.12.2007 (IT) Cesena, Vidia Club
16.12.2007 (IT) Pordenone, Deposito Giordani
17.12.2007 (SI) Ljubljana, Channel Zero
18.12.2007 (SCG) Belgrade, SKC
20.12.2007 (AT) Wien, Arena
21.12.2007 (DE) Rosswein, Juha
22.12.2007 (DE) Karlsruhe, Substage


DISCIPLINE
www.iscreamrecords.com

www.discipline.nl

21.12.2007 (DE) Leipzig, Conne Island + GROWING MOVEMENT
22.12.2007 (DE) Berlin, Lido + GROWING MOVEMENT
23.12.2007 (DE) Gera, Untergrund
29.03.2008 (DE) Bad Tölz, Und wir rocken weiter
26.04.2008 (AT) Wien, Rebellion Festival
10.05.2008 (FR) Boquého, Oi Festival
05.07.2008 (DE) Roitzschjora, With Full Force


DARKEST HOUR
www.victoryrecords.com

www.darkesthour.cc

www.myspace.com/darkesthour

18.01.2008 (UK) Aberdeen, Barfly
19.01.2008 (UK) Glasgow, Barfly
20.01.2008 (UK) York, Fibbers
21.01.2008 (UK) Birmingham, Barfly
22.01.2008 (UK) Cardiff, Barfly
23.01.2008 (UK) Cambridge, Barfly
24.01.2008 (UK) Brighton, Barfly
25.01.2008 (UK) London, Barfly
05.02.2008 (D) Berlin, Tacheles
06.02.2008 (D) Hamburg, Molotow
07.02.2008 (DK) Copenhagen, Stengade
08.02.2008 (SE) Malmo, Inkonst
09.02.2008 (SE) Stockholm, Debaser / Fritz
11.02.2008 (FI) Helsinki, Ta Vastia
13.02.2008 (NO) Norway, Oslogarage
16.02.2008 (NL) Sneek, Bolwerk
17.02.2008 (NL) Tilburg, 013
18.02.2008 (NL) Utrecht, Ekko
19.02.2008 (DE) Köln, MTC
20.02.2008 (CH) Winterthur, Salzhaus
22.02.2008 (AT) Konstanz, Das Contrast
23.02.2008 (AT) Wien, Szene
24.02.2008 (DE) München, Backstage
26.02.2008 (FR) Paris, La Maroquinerie
27.02.2008 (BE) Aarschot, De Klinker
28.02.2008 (UK) Brighton
29.02.2008 (UK) Oxford, Zodiac
01.03.2008 (UK) London, Bar Academy
02.03.2008 (UK) Birmingham, Bar Academy
03.03.2008 (UK) Newcastle, Academy 2
04.03.2008 (UK) Glasgow, Ing Tuts
05.03.2008 (IE) Belfast, Spring And Airbreak
06.03.2008 (IE) Dublin, Voddoo


ENDSTAND
THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT

www.fireinsidemusic.com

www.myspace.com/endstand

15.11.2007 (DE) Aachen, AZ
16.11.2007 (DE) Giessen, MUK
17.11.2007 (DE) Saalfeld, Klubhaus
18.11.2007 (DE) Bremen, Schlachthof Magazinkeller


FIREBIRD
ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY
www.riseaboverecords.com

www.firebirdhome.co.uk

16.11.2007 (NL) Rotterdam, Waterfront
17.11.2007 (BE) Kontich, Lintfabriek
18.11.2007 (NL) Tilburg, 013
22.11.2007 (DE) Dresden, Groovestation
23.11.2007 (DE) Jena, Rosenkeller
25.11.2007 (UK) Brighton, Engine Rooms


FULL BLOWN CHAOS

First Blood
Since The Flood

www.ferretstyle.com

www.myspace.com/fullblownchaos

15.11.2007 (NL) Heerlen, Niuwe Nor
15.11.2007 (DE) Aachen, AZ
16.11.2007 (FR) Paris, Batofar
18.11.2007 (NL) Hengelo, Innocent


HIGH ON FIRE
Pelican

www.relapse.com

www.myspace.com/highonfireslays

* Priestbird
15.11.2007 (DE) Hamburg, Hafenklang
16.11.2007 (DK) Copenhagen, Loppen
17.11.2007 (SE) Gothenburg, Sticky Fingers
18.11.2008 (NO) Oslo, Garage
19.11.2007 (SE) Stockholm, Debaser
21.11.2007 (DE) Berlin, Maria Am Ufer
22.11.2007 (DE) Leipzig, UT Connewitz
23.11.2007 (PL) Wroclaw, Firlej
24.11.2007 (CZ) Prague, Rock Café
25.11.2007 (AT) Vienna, Arena
26.11.2007 (AT) Innsbruck, Pmk
27.11.2007 (IT) Milan, Music Drome
28.11.2007 (CH) Geneva, L'Usine
29.11.2007 (FR) Toulouse, Les Vents Du Sud
30.11.2007 (ES) Barcelona, Sala Be Cool
01.12.2007 (ES) Madrid, Moby Dick
02.12.2007 (FR) Angouleme, La Nef
03.12.2007 (FR) Nantes, Olympic
05.12.2007 (FR) Paris, La Locomotive (w/ MONO)
07.12.2007 (GR) Athens, AN Club
08.12.2007 (BE) Brussels, VK *
10.12.2007 (IRE) Belfast, Limelight
11.12.2007 (IRE) Dublin, Whelans
12.12.2007 (UK) Sunderland, Independent *
13.12.2007 (UK) Glasgow, Oran Mor *
14.12.2007 (UK) Bristol, Cooler *
15.12.2007 (UK) Birmingham, Barfly *
16.12.2007 (UK) Sheffield, Corporation *
17.12.2007 (UK) London, ULU *
18.12.2007 (NL) Den Bosch, W2 *


JAYA THE CAT

www.4tune.nl

www.jayathecat.com/

www.myspace.com/jayathecat

19.12.2007 (AT) Vienna, B72
20.12.2007 (HU) Budapest, Trafo Klub
21.12.2007 (AT) Wolfsberg, JUZ
22.12.2007 (AT) Pinkafeld, Die Gerberei
23.12.2007 (D) Pfarrkirchen, Bogaloo
28.12.2007 (D) Oberndorf, Neckarhalle
29.12.2007 (D) Lindau, Club Vaudville
30.12.2007 (D) Köln, Underground


LENG TCH'E

www.relapse.com

www.myspace.com/lengtche

16.11.2007 (BE) Koksijde, JOC De Pit
24.11.2007 (BE) Leuven, Lido (w/ Belphegor, Desaster, Bloodwraith, Gaziel, Nagrach and more)
08.12.2007 (DE) Weil der Stadt, JH Kloster
14.12.2007 (NL) Groningen, Simplon (w/ Magnacult)
15.12.2007 (DE) Essen, Turock (w/ Japanische Kampfhoerspiele)
14.12.2007 (NL) Groningen, Simplon (w/ Magnacult)
23.12.2007 (NL) Tilburg, 013 (Heavy X-Mass)
09.02.2008 (BE) Namur, Cinex (w/ Aktarum, Darkall Slaves, Suicide of Demons, Ex Nihil)
23.02.2008 (BE) Leuven, Bomfest
26.04.2008 (BE) Mons, Monster Metal Fest


THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT
ENDSTAND

www.fireinsidemusic.com

www.myspace.com/lighthouseproject

www.fireinsidemusic.com/lighthouseproject

16.11.2007 (DE) Giessen, MUK
17.11.2007 (DE) Saalfeld, Klubhaus
18.11.2007 (DE) Bremen, Schlachthof Magazinkeller


MATT "GONZO" ROEHR

www.gonzomusic.com

06.01.2008 (DE) Dortmund, Westfalenhalle 2
07.01.2008 (DE) Neu-Isenburg, (Frankfurt) Hugenottenhalle
08.01.2008 (DE) München, Tonhalle /Kultfabrik
09.01.2008 (DE) Nürnberg, Hirsch
10.01.2008 (DE) Hannover, Capitol
12.01.2008 (DE) Berlin, Columbia Halle
13.01.2008 (DE) Horst/Elmshorst (HH), Elbmarschenhalle
14.01.2008 (DE) Magdeburg, AMO
15.01.2008 (DE) Leipzig, Haus Auensee
16.01.2008 (DE) Dresden, Alter Schlachthof
17.01.2008 (DE) Erfurt, Thüringhalle
18.01.2008 (CH) Zürich, tba


MADBALL

www.iscreamrecords.com

www.madballnyhc.com

10.12.2007 (FR) Paris, La Locomotive
11.12.2007 (FR) Collmar, Grillen
12.12.2007 (IT) Bologna, Estragon
13.12.2007 (AT) Oberwart, OHO
14.12.2007 (PT) Lisboa, Cine Teatro de Corroios
15.12.2007 (DE) Magdeburg, Froxi Arena


MAN MUST DIE

www.relapse.com

www.manmustdie.net

* w/ ABORTED, KATAKLYSM
25.01.2008 (DE) Karlsruhe, Substage
26.01.2008 (DE) Essen, Turock, Death Feast
27.01.2008 (BE) Hasselt, Muziek-o-droom
06.02.2008 (FR) Dunkerque, 4 Ecluses
07.02.2008 (FR) Paris, Nouveau Casino
08.02.2008 (CH) Aarau, Kiff
09.02.2008 (IT) Prato/Florence, Siddhartha Club
10.02.2008 (AT) Wien, Arena
11.02.2008 (DE) München, Feierwerk
12.02.2008 (DE) Giessen, MUK
13.02.2008 (DE) Berlin, K17
14.02.2008 (DE) Hamburg, Markthalle, MarX
15.02.2008 (NL) Tilburg, 0.13
16.02.2008 (DE) Trier, Exhaus


NECRO

www.plastichead.com

www.necrohiphop.com

15.11.2007 (BE) Brussels, VK
17.11.2007 (DE) Münster, Skaters Palace
18.11.2007 (DE) Köln, Underground
19.11.2007 (CZ) Prague, Lucerna Music Bar
20.11.2007 (DE) Dresden, Fahrenheit 100
22.11.2007 (CH) Bern, Wasserwerk
23.11.2007 (CH) Zürich, Dynamo
24.11.2007 (CH) Will, Remise
26.11.2007 (FR) Paris, Nouveau Casino
29.11.2007 (UK) London, Underworld
30.11.2007 (UK) Glasgow, King Tuts
01.12.2007 (UK)Oxford, Zodiac
02.12.2007 (UK) Birmingham, Barfly
03.12.2007 (UK) Manchester, Club Academy 3


NEVER SAY DIE! CLUB TOUR:
THE WARRIORS
COMEBACK KID
Parkway Drive
Cancer Bats
This Is Hell
www.victoryrecords.com

www.thewarriorz.com

15.11.2007 (ES) Barcelona, Sala Mephisto
16.11.2007 (CH) Zürich, Dynamo
17.11.2007 (IT) Pinarella Di Cervia, Rock Planet
18.11.2007 (DE) Karlsruhe, Substage
19.11.2007 (AT) Wien, Arena
20.11.2007 (DE) Berlin, SO36
21.11.2007 (DE) Hamburg, Uebel & Gefährlich
22.11.2007 (DE) Schweinfurt, Alter Stattbahnhof
23.11.2007 (DE) Leipzig, Werk 2
24.11.2007 (DE) Münster, Skaters Palace


THE NEGATIVES
http://www.coretexrecords.com/
http://www.thenegatives.org/
15.11.2007 (DE) Kiel Pumpe + Peter Pan Speedrock
16.11.2007 (DE) Dortmund FZW + Dritte Wahl
17.11.2007 (DE) Dresden Chemiefabrik + more bands


NON-DIVINE
www.rustycagerecords.com

www.non-divine.com

www.myspace.com/groovymetalbeyondmadness

15.12.2007 (NL) Escape, Veenendaal (supporting Autumn)
29.12.2007 (NL) Backstage, Nijmegen


PAGAN'S MIND
Fates Warning

www.limb-music.de

www.pagansmind.com

15.11.2007 (DE) Köln, Live Music Hall
16.11.2007 (NL) Weert, Bosuil
17.11.2007 (NL) Helendoorn, Lantaarn


PERSISTENCE TOUR 2007
HATEBREED
AGNOSTIC FRONT
EVERGREEN TERRACE
SWORN ENEMY
DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR
RINGWORM


www.myspace.com/persistencetour

29.11.2007 (DE) Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
30.11.2007 (FR) Paris, Cigale
01.12.2007 (DE) Essen, Fun Box Amalie
02.12.2007 (DE) Hamburg, Docks
03.12.2007 (DE) München, Werk
04.12.2007 (CH) Zürich, Volkshau
05.12.2007 (NL) Tilburg, O13
06.12.2007 (UK) London, Forum
07.12.2007 (DE) Saarbrücken, Garage
08.12.2007 (DE) Dresden, Alter Schlachthof
09.12.2007 (BE) Brugges, Boudewijn Seapark


REGURGITATE
www.relapse.com

www.regurgitate.net

24.11.2007 (CH) Geneva, Usine (as part of Brutal Grind Assault)
08.12.2007 (NO) Oslo, Club Maiden (w/ Sayyadina, Retaliation)


SHAM 69
www.baddogrecords.de

www.sham69online.co.uk

15.11.2007 (DE) Bochum, Zwischenfall
16.11.2007 (DE) Weinheim, Café Central
17.11.2007 (DE) Berlin, SO 36
18.11.2007 (DE) Hamburg, Hafenklang
21.11.2007 (DE) München, Werk
22.11.2007 (FR) Montpellier, Secret Place
23.11.2007 (ES) Madrid, Copernico
24.11.2007 (ES) Granada, Festival/T.B.A.
25.11.2007 (ES) Barcelona, KGB
29.11.2007 (FR) Nantes, T.B.A.


STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO
Reel Big Fish
www.victoryrecords.com

www.streetlightmanifesto.com

www.myspace.com/streetlightmanifesto

11.01.2008 (CH) Montreux, Ned
12.01.2008 (CH) Zürich, Volkshaus
14.01.2008 (FR) Lyon, Ninkasi Kao
15.01.2008 (FR) Paris, Le Nouveau Casino
16.01.2008 (FR) Strasbourg, La Laiterie
18.01.2008 (IT) Milan, Music Drome
19.01.2008 (IT) Reggio Emilia, Temporock
20.01.2008 (AT) Salzburg, Rockhouse
21.01.2008 (AT) Vienna, Arena
22.01.2008 (AT) Graz, Orpheum
23.01.2008 (DE) Lindau, Club Vaudeville
24.01.2008 (DE) Munich, Ampere
25.01.2008 (DE) Berlin, Magnet
27.01.2008 (DE) Hamburg, Knust
28.01.2008 (DE) Essen, Zeche Karl
29.01.2008 (DE) Cologne, Gloria
30.01.2008 (DE) Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
01.02.2008 (BE) Brussels, AB Club
03.02.2008 (NL) Tilburg, O13
04.02.2008 (NL) Utrecht, Tivoli
06.02.2008 (DK) Copenhagen, Loppen
07.02.2008 (SE) Malmo, KB
08.02.2008 (SE) Gothenburg, Sticky
09.02.2008 (NO) Oslo, Garage
11.02.2008 (FI) Helsinki, Tavastia w/ Tossers
13.02.2008 (SE) Stockholm, Kagelbanan
15.02.2008 (UK) Newcastle, Academy 2
16.02.2008 (UK) Peterbrough, The Cresset
17.02.2008 (UK) Manchester, Academy 2
18.02.2008 (UK) Liverpool, Academy 2
19.02.2008 (UK) Leeds, Metropolitan University
20.02.2008 (UK) Norwich, Waterfront
21.02.2008 (UK) Birmingham, Academy 2
22.02.2008 (UK) Sheffield, he Corporation
23.02.2008 (UK) Glasgow,.BC
24.02.2008 (UK) Nottingham, Rock City
25.02.2008 (UK) Portsmouth,.Pyramids
26.02.2008 (UK) Oxford, Academy
27.02.2008 (UK) Exeter, Great Hall
28.02.2008 (UK) Bristol, BierKeller
01.03.2008 (UK) Brighton, Concorde 2
02.03.2008 (UK) London, Storia 2


SILVERSTEIN
BLESSTHEFALL

www.victoryrecords.com

www.silversteinmusic.com

16.11.2007 (UK) Colchester, Arts Center
17.11.2007 (UK) Northhampton, Soundhous
18.11.2007 (UK) Exeter, Cavern
19.11.2007 (UK) Cardiff, Barfly
21.11.2007 (UK) Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms
22.11.2007 (UK) Oxford, Carling Academy
23.11.2007 (UK) Yeovil, Ski lodge
24.11.2007 (UK) London Islington Academy
26.11.2007 (UK) Manchester Academy 3
27.11.2007 (UK) Wrexham, Central Station
28.11.2007 (UK) Glasgow, King Tuts
29.11.2007 (UK) Aberdeen, Moshulu
30.11.2007 (UK) Sheffield, Leadmil.01.12.2007 (UK) Leeds, Cockpit
31.12.2007 (UK) Stoke On Trent, Sugarmill
04.12.2007 (UK) Leicester, Charlotte
05.12.2007 (UK) Birmingham, Barfly
06.12.2007 (UK) Nottingham, Rock City
08.12.2007 (LU) Luxembourg, Den Atelier
10.12.2007 (SE) Stockholm, Klubben
11.12.2007 (SE) Gothenborg, TBA
12.12.2007 (DK) Copenhagen, Vega
13.12.2007 (DE) Berlin, Kato
14.12.2007 (DE) Hamburg, Logo
15.12.2007 (DE) Aschaffenburg, Colos Sal
16.12.2007 (DE) Köln, Prime Club


THE SLAPSTICKERS
www.bonnboommusic.de
www.slapstickers.de
27.11.2007 (DE) Köln, Gebäude 9 + The Skalites
07.11.2007 (DE) Siegen, Vortex
21.12.2007 (DE) Bonn, Brückenforum
22.12.2007 (DE) Moers, Volksschule + Beton
27.12.2007 (DE) Braunschweig, B58
28.12.2007 (DE) Dresden, Schleife
29.12.2007 (DE) Schölln, Stak-Reloaded
12.02.2008 (DE) Koblenz, Cafe Hahn


TEPHRA
www.riptiderecordings.de
www.myspace.com/tephramusic
30.11.2007 (D) Berlin, Pirate Cove
01.12.2007 (D) Hannover, UJZ Korn
26.01.2008 (G) Passau Zeughaus
02.02.2008 (D) Halle/Saale, Rockstation
22.02.2008 (D) Wiesbaden, Kulturpalast
23.02.2008 (D) Siegen Vortex


TRUCKFIGHTERS
Fu Manchu
www.fuzzoramarecords.com
www.truckfighters.com
www.myspace.com/truckfighters
15.11.2007 (SE) Malmo, KB
16.11.2007 (SE) Gothenberg, Sticky Fingers
18.11.2007 (NO) Oslo, Rockefeller
19.11.2007 (SE) Stockholm, Debaser Medis
20.11.2007 (FN) Helsinki, Tavastia
21.11.2007 (EE) Tallin, Rock Café
22.11.2007 (DE) Berlin, Wild at heart (TF ONLY!)
23.11.2007 (DE) Halle, Easy Schorre
24.11.2007 (BE) Brussels, VK
26.11.2007 (UK) Birmingham, Academy 2
27.11.2007 (UK) Newcastle, Academy 2
28.11.2007 (UK) Glasgow, Cathouse
29.11.2007 (UK) Manchester, Academy 3
30.11.2007 (UK) London, Islington Academy
02.12.2007 (NL) Groningen, O.R.K.Z. (TF ONLY!)


VERLORENE JUNGS
www.sunnybastards.com
www.verlorenejungs.de
www.myspace.com/verlorenejungs
24.02.2007 (DE) Berlin, Punk & Disordely
07.03.2007 (DE) Pasewalk, Speicher
08.03.2007 (DE) Magdeburg, Sackfabrik
15.03.2007 (DE) Bischofswerda


VOODOO GLOW SKULLS
www.victoryrecords.com
www.voodooglowskulls.com
www.myspace.com/voodooglowskulls
04.12.2007 (DE) Köln, Underground
05.12.2007 (DE) Trier, Ex Haus


RAY WILSON AND STILTSKIN
www.spv.de
www.raywilson.net
15.11.2007 (DE) Berlin, FritzClub im Postbahnhof
16.11.2007 (DE) Buxtehude, ARENA im Freizeithaus
17.11.2007 (DE) Hannover, Bluesgarage
18.11.2007 (DE) Göttingen, Irish Pub Göttingen
21.11.2007 (DE) Mainz, KUZ
22.11.2007 (DE) Giessen, MuK
23.11.2007 (DE) Rostock, Pumpe
24.11.2007 (DE) Affalter, Zur Linde
25.11.2007 (DE) Magdeburg, Feuerwache


ELUVEITIE - Inks deal with Nuclear Blast

NUCLEAR BLAST is very happy and proud to announce the signing of the Swiss band ELUVEITIE!
We are really looking forward to a very successful future with the band!

Check out the following statement from the band:
"Great news we have for you these days! While being busy finishing up the production of Slania and working on our Evocation-concept we still found the time to travel to Donzdorf in Germany for a few beers & a talk with the people of Nuclear Blast Records...

Not only did they make us drunk as hell, but they also impressed us with a great artist roster, 20 Years of incredible work (happy birthday Nuclear Blast!) and their professional but still very "metal" staff. So we did what had to be done - we came, we saw and we signed. We are looking forward to many years of great work together with one of the world's biggest record companies in metal and are glad to announce that our new full-length record "Slania" will join the legions of legendary albums released by Nuclear Blast at FEBRUARY 15th, 2008!

Now you'll probably remember a news-entry of some weeks ago, telling you about Evocation I & II on Twilight Records... You remember right, and no: We weren't drunk. ;) But we are very happy that Twilight and Nuclear Blast decided to join forces, so Twilight will take care of our back-catalogue (Spirit is bein re-released by Twilight these days & our first EP Ven will follow in Spring 2008 - check www.twilight-vertrieb.com!) while Evocation I (that's right: it's gonna be two full albums) will be released through NB in Winter 2008.

We are very happy with where things are going right now, and you can expect to hear a lot from us & about our new album within the next few weeks... Stay tuned!"
Horns up & slaínte!
Eluveitie


ABORTED - post "Slaughter & Apparatus TV - Episode 2" @ YouTube

After slaughtering European audiences on their highly successful tour with Behemoth and Kataklysm, Belgian Death/Grind outfit ABORTED now presents you the second episode of "Slaughter & Apparatus TV" offering impressions from this particular tour and revealing more about the sick quintet's offstage antics than you ever wanted to know!

Watch "Slaughter & Apparatus TV - Episode 2" now at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AROhD_XkAw

ABORTED's first album on Century Media Records "Slaughter & Apparatus: A Methodical Overture" was released earlier this year and has received massive acclaim from fans and media alike, read what press says about this brutal masterpiece:

"With its fifth full-length the Belgian high tech death metal squad has finally reached the top of the genre. High class death metal brutality garnered with refined musicianship. Cannibal Corpse and Death meets Strapping Young Lad and Darkane. Killer!"

ROCK HARD (D)

"Massive riffs, brutal blasts, heavy grooves and gore galore. Tension, performance and sawn off legs on the highest level!"

METAL HAMMER (D)

"ABORTED delivers highly proficient slabs of ultra violence complete with crushing breakdowns, stupefying stickwork and bruised rib riffing."

DECIBEL (US)

"ABORTED lay waste to all of the cheap Carcass imitators of the past."

METAL MANIACS (US)

www.myspace.com/abortedmetal

www.goremageddon.be



ARCH ENEMY - Post "Revolution Begins" video

While ARCH ENEMY's new album "Rise Of The Tyrant" is being praised by media and fans alike, the band now presents you the impressive brand-new video clip for "Revolution Begins"!

Directed by Patric Ullaeus (Dimmu Borgir, In Flames, etc.) from www.revolver.se the video approaches the song's title & lyrics quite literally showing ARCH ENEMY and their guerrilla forces preparing a massive world-wide uproar driven by unrivalled metallic fury! Michael Amott comments:

"Check out our video for 'Revolution Begins', it was a very enjoyable shoot and the visuals work great with the music - Patric Ullaeus is the man!"

The clip is now available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4sk8Eyy-ns


Furthermore the band has just finished the Australian part of The Black Crusade Tour with Machine Head & Trivium and Michael Amott sends the following re-cap:

"Our third visit to Australia was killer! We had a good time as usual here and I enjoyed the shows, which were all pretty huge and fun to play. Machine Head, Trivium and Arch Enemy proved to be a great package. Great shows, great weather and great people! I'd also like to thank all the good people at CMI who supplied the Randall amps and hooked up the in-stores I did, always fun to talk string gauges and tubes with guitar kids - and I'm not being ironic here!"

ARCH ENEMY will next be playing two headlining shows in Greece & Spain, followed by the frenetically awaited European leg of The Black Crusade Tour (w/ Machine Head, Dragonforce, Trivium, Shadows Fall). So, have a look at the dates below and prepare your neck for THE metal live package of 2007!

ARCH ENEMY Live:

"The Black Crusade" Tour Europe

with Machine Head, Trivium, Dragonforce, Shadows Fall

20.11.2007 SECC @ Glasgow, United Kingdom
21.11.2007 MEN Arena @ Manchester, United Kingdom
23.11.2007 NEC @ Birmingham, United Kingdom
24.11.2007 Brixton Academy @ London, United Kingdom
25.11.2007 Brixton Academy @ London, United Kingdom
26.11.2007 CIA Arena @ Cardiff, United Kingdom

OUT NOW:

ARCH ENEMY - "Rise Of The Tyrant" CD / Ltd. Edition CD incl. Slipcase & Bonus 3" DVD / LP

ARCH ENEMY - "Revolution Begins" CD-Single incl. previously unreleased cover & live tracks

Further info on ARCH ENEMY can be obtained at the following websites:

www.archenemy.net


www.myspace.com/archenemy




TURISAS - TURISAS TOUR UK IN MARCH 2008

2007 has been an amazing year for Turisas with the release of their epic new album 'The Varangian Way', playing the main stage at the Download Festival, Metal Hammer's 'Get In The Ring' & Kerrang Magazine's 'Day Of Rock' shows in London, a sold out UK tour, Wacken, Tuska & Graspop Festivals and touring Europe with Iced Earth & Annihilator .. and finishing off with the year in style with a show stealing performance at last weekend's inaugural Hard Rock Hell Festival in Minehead ….. so what better way to start 2008 than bringing everyone's favourite Viking warriors back to the UK to play some more shows

Warlord Nygard comments on the forthcoming tour: "We just got back home from Hard Rock Hell festival in Minehead, which surely was a great and rather interesting experience … we are still trying to cure our hangovers! We did our first UK tour this October, and the response was overwhelming - with sold out dates and crazy crowds everywhere! In March we will return to tour cities and towns we didn't play in October and we're expecting you guys to prove us right in not only touring the main 4-5 cities, but trying to play as much of the country as we can and meet as many of you battle metallers as possible!"

Turisas will play the following venues with the support act to be announced shortly

MARCH 2008

SAT 01 - NORTHAMPTON @ SOUNDHAUS
SUN 02 - SHEFFIELD @ CORPORATION
MON 03 - ABERDEEN @ MOSHULU
TUE 04 - EDINBURGH @ STUDIO 24
WED 05 - LIVERPOOL @ ACADEMY 2
THU 06 - NORWICH @ WATERFRONT
FRI 07 - PETERBOROUGH @ PARK
SAT 08 - LEEDS @ COCKPIT
MON 10 - EXETER @ CAVERN
TUE 11 - CARDIFF @ CLWB IFOR BACH
WED 12 - SOUTHAMPTON @ THE BROOK
THU 13 - LONDON @ ELECTRIC BALLROOM
FRI 14 - BRIGHTON @ CONCORDE 2

 



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