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Children Of Bodom recording new album

Posted in Records on August 5, 2010

 

Finnish metal band Children Of Bodom is currently in the studio recording a new album for Spinefarm/Universal. Tracking is taking place in Helsinki with producer/engineer Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed) at the helm and production is expected to continue through September. Bassist Henri Seppala has issued the following update: "Drums are being tracked right now. Jaska [Raatikainen] did yesterday two tracks, and is doing today some more. By weekend we might have all the drums recorded. Good stuff."

Fun Fun Fun Fest 2010 line-up

Posted in Shows on August 5, 2010

The line-up has been announced for the 5th annual Fun Fun Fun Fest, set to take place on November 5, 6, and 7 at Waterloo Park in Austin, TX. For the first time, a third evening was added to the event. Among the acts you might care about are Mastodon, … Read more

Despised Icon's final U.S. tour dates

Posted in Tours on August 5, 2010

Dates have surfaced for Despised Icon's final U.S. tour, which will kick off in mid-September. As previously reported, the group will be joined by Misery Index and Revocation. Here you go: Read more 9/10 Holyoke, MA @ Waterfront Tavern 9/12 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church 9/13 Cleveland, OH @ … Read more

Hail Of Bullets completes new album

Posted in Records on August 5, 2010

Official press release: Dutch death metal masters Hail Of Bullets have finished the recordings for their long-anticipated second full-length, to be released this October. Comments drummer Ed Warby: "I don't think I've ever worked this hard on anything in my entire life, but it sure has paid off! Although 'Of … Read more

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Buzzov*en announces tour dates

Posted in Tours on August 5, 2010

North Carolina-based metal band Buzzov*en has announced U.S. headlining tour dates. The newly reunited unit will tour this fall for the first time in 12 years. Here you go: Read more 9/25 Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall w/ Black Tusk 9/29 Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club 9/30 New … Read more

Fear Factory narrowly escapes bus fire

Posted in Bands on August 5, 2010

Official press release: Northamptonshire, England: Fear Factory in the early morning hours narrowly escaped fire that quickly engulfed their tour bus while in route to London. The fire reportedly stemmed from a back wheel tire before spreading throughout the double-decker coach. BBC News confirms the fire closed down two lanes … Read more

Behemoth To Tour North America Later This Year

Posted in Tours on August 5, 2010

  Behemoth will team up with Watain, Withered and Black Anvil for “The Lawless States Of Heretika Tour“. The schedule for the trek runs as follows: Read more November 04th Montreal, QC – Club Soda November 05th Toronto, ON – The Opera House November 06th Millvale, PA – Mr. Smalls November … Read more

Behemoth Reveal Title For New Live DVD

Posted in Videos on August 5, 2010

Behemoth have set “Evangelia Heretika” as the title to their new DVD outing which will be out through Metal Blade this fall. More details on the effort will be announced shortly. In the meantime, band frontman/guitarist Nergal commented on the outing with the following: “We’ve been through hell and back … Read more

Details Revealed For Soundgarden's "Telephantasm"

Posted in Records on August 5, 2010

Soundgarden have revealed the details for their upcoming new retrospective set “Telephantasm” which they will release on September 28th. The official press release on the matter can be found below: “Soundgarden will release their first collection of music since 1996, Telephantasm on September 28th in the US and September 27th … Read more

Arson Anthem To Release New Album In October

Posted in Records on August 5, 2010

Arson Anthem are prepping their full-length debut “Insecurity Notoriety” or an October 12th release date through Housecore. The band of course features Phil Anselmo of Pantera, Down, etc. fame alongside Hank Williams III, Mike IX Williams of Eyehategod and Colin Yeo. Speaking on the album, Anselmo offered the following: “I’m … Read more

Omnium Gatherum Sign With Lifeforce

Posted in Labels on August 5, 2010

Omnium Gatherum have inked a deal with Lifeforce and will release their new album through the label early next year. Speaking on their signing, the band offered the following statement: “We’re very pleased to announce that Omnium Gatherum is now a part of the Lifeforce Records family. After a lot … Read more

Benefit/Memorial Show Planned For Early Graves Frontman

Posted in Bands on August 5, 2010

A benefit/memorial show is being put together for Early Graves vocalist Makh Daniels who passed away earlier this week as a result of a van accident. The official press release on the matter can be found below: “A benefit and memorial show has been planned for Makh Daniels, vocalist of … Read more

Primus Add Openers And Dates To "Oddity Faire Tour"

Posted in Tours on August 5, 2010

Primus have tapped Portgual. The Man and Split Lip Rayfield to support them on much of September/October leg of their “The Oddity Faire” tour. The bands current schedule runs as follows: Read more With Gogol Bordello and The Dead Kenny G’s: August 05th Columbus, OH – LC Pavilion August 06th … Read more

Despised Icon schedules final Canadian run

Posted in Tours on August 2, 2010

Despised Icon has announced the Canadian portion of their upcoming North American farewell tour. These shows will also feature Misery Index and The Last Felony. Here you go: Read more 10/06 Calgary, AB @ The New Black center 10/07 Edmonton, AB @ Avenue Theater 10/08 Saskatoon, SK @ Cosmos Center … Read more

Darkest Hour set to enter studio

Posted in Records on August 2, 2010

  Official press release: Darkest Hour are about to enter the studio and they have announced that they are teaming up with renowned Soilwork shredder Peter Wichers. The band has put a lot of time and thought into choosing the right producer for this record and they're convinced they've found one. … Read more

R.I.P. Makh Daniels

Posted in Obituaries on August 2, 2010

Early Graves singer Makh Daniels was reportedly killed in a van accident early this morning in Oregon. According to news reports, the van driver fell asleep while traveling on Interstate 5 in Central Point, Oregon around 5:30 am. The van veered off the highway shoulder and subsequently rolled, ejecting one … Read more

Dredg, Codeseven, Animals As Leaders tour

Posted in Videos on August 2, 2010

Dates have surfaced for Circa Survive's fall headlining tour featuring support from Dredg, Codeseven, and Animals As Leaders. Here's the latest info: Read more 10/15 Hartford, CT @ The Webster 10/16 Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony 10/17 Towson, MD @ The Recher Theatre 10/19 Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle … Read more

Narrows announces dates on West Coast

Posted in Tours on August 2, 2010

  Narrows has announced several West Coast shows scheduled to take place in November: Read more 11/11 Los Angeles, CA @ 6th Street Warehouse w/ Skinwalker 11/12 San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hell 11/13 Santa Cruz, CA @ Crepe Place 11/14 San Diego, CA @ The Casbah w/ Skinwalker Read more

Krieg album set for release

Posted in Records on August 2, 2010

Official press release: Candlelight Records today confirms October 26 as the North American release date for The Isolationist, the new album from Krieg. Recorded at Volume Studios in Chicago, the nearly hour-long album will challenge the listener with its primitive yet complex sound. It is Krieg's sixth full-length recording, and … Read more

Deftones To Film Video For New Single

Posted in Videos on August 2, 2010

Deftones have chosen their track “Sextape” to serve as their next single and will soon be filming a video for it with the direction team of Zak Forrest and Chad Liebenguth (Foxy Shazam, Fang Island). More details are expected in the coming weeks. Read more