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Mogwai Sign With Sub Pop For North America

Posted in Bands on September 13, 2010

Mogwai have inked a deal with Sub Pop Records for North America and will release their new album through the label in early 2011. The band recently finished up tracking the outing which is currently being mixed by Paul Savage. Speaking on the signing, the band offered the following:

“We are happy and proud to announce that Sub Pop Records are releasing our next studio album in North America. The album is currently being mixed in Glasgow at Castle Of Doom studios by Paul Savage for an early 2011 release. Rock Action Records will be releasing the record in Europe with Hostess releasing in Japan.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank and pay tribute to our previous American home Matador records. They remain great friends of the band and we want to thank them for everything they have done for us over the last 11 years and wish them all the best for the future.

Mogwai

In addition, the band have booked the following UK run for early next year:

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02/17 Bournemouth, UK – O2 Academy 02/18 Cardiff, UK – University 02/19 Bristol, UK – O2 Academy 02/20 Leeds, UK – O2 Academy 02/21 Edinburgh, UK – Picture House 02/23 Oxford, UK – The Regal 02/24 Birmingham, UK – Institute 02/25 Brixton, UK – O2 Academy 02/26 Manchester, UK – Academy 02/27 Gateshead, UK – The Sage

Textures Announce New Keyboardist

Posted in Bands on September 9, 2010

Textures have added keyboardist Uri Dijk to their lineup. Speaking on his addition, the band offered the following: “To see Richard leave shortly after the departure of [lead singer] Eric [Kalsbeek], was quite a blow for us. Richard was a part of the band from the beginning, so it would … Read more

Dark Funeral seeks new drummer

Posted in Bands on September 8, 2010

Dark Funeral continues to lose members as the group has now parted ways with drummer Nils Fjellstrom. Dark Funeral's Lord Ahriman has released the following statement: "Recently, you could read about Nils 'Dominator' Fjellstrom's departure from Aeon due to personal/private reasons. Today we can confirm that he'll no longer be … Read more

Aeon drummer quits band

Posted in Bands on September 7, 2010

Swedish technical death metal band Aeon (Metal Blade Records) has announced the departure of drummer Nils Fjellstrom. The group has issued the following statement: "Our drummer, Nils Fjellström has decided to leave the band on a very short notice. The reason for this is personal / private and Nils has … Read more

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We Are The Union totals van in Canada

Posted in Bands on September 4, 2010

Detroit, MI's We Are The Union hit a moose while driving through Saskatchewan early this morning, totaling their van. The band was en route to Regina as part of their current tour of Canada alongside Strung Out, Rufio and Larry and His Flask. It's unclear when or if the band … Read more

Entombed announces line-up changes

Posted in Bands on September 2, 2010

  Long-time Swedish death band Entombed has announced the permanent addition of bass player Victor Brandt, who has filled in for the group before. Meanwhile, bassist Nico Elgstrand will apparently move to second guitar. Here's the official word: "We had our first five-piece rehearsal in say five years today. After last … Read more

Dark Funeral bassist quits band

Posted in Bands on August 31, 2010

Dark Funeral bass player B-Force has amicably left the Swedish black metal group. Guitarist Lord Ahriman explained: "Since parting ways with [frontman] E.M. Caligula, it come as no surprise to the rest of us that B-Force would follow the same path and throw in his towel too. So I wish … Read more

Pantera Elaborate On "The Will To Survive"

Posted in Bands on August 31, 2010

The Pantera camp have cleared up the confusion surrounding their newly released track “The Will To Survive“. Speaking via the bands Facebook page, the following insight was offered: “Lots of you seem to be confused about “The Will to Survive“. Just to clarify, this is a demo track from the … Read more

Behemoth Frontman Comments

Posted in Bands on August 31, 2010

Behemoth frontman Adam “Nergal” Darski has commented on the fan support he’s received since the acknowledgement of his Leukemia diagnosis, here’s what he had to say: “I haven’t intended to manifest myself in any way and, especially at this stage, to share my feelings or any other news with the … Read more

Zao Offer Update

Posted in Bands on August 29, 2010

Zao recently updated their Myspace with the following posting regarding their new album and more: “If you have noticed that hideous picture of us that dominated the site for the better part of two years (and the coding that made it next to impossible to update anything) is gone. Myspace … Read more

Helms Alee prepares new album

Posted in Bands on August 27, 2010

Helms Alee is currently writing material for their next album. The group will enter the studio with producer Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Minus The Bear) this fall to track the yet-to-be titled effort, which is expected to surface this winter via Hydra Head Records. Read more

Further Seems Forever to reunite

Posted in Bands on August 25, 2010

Exclaim is reporting that Further Seems Forever have reunited with original vocalist (and Dashboard Confessional leader) Chris Carrabba. Further Seems Forever posted a video on a newly launched website yesterday of the band rehearsing "The Moon Is Down" with Carrabba on vocals. The video concludes with word "Spring" hinting at … Read more

The Funeral Pyre Comment On Fatal Van Accident

Posted in Bands on August 25, 2010

The Funeral Pyre have commented on the van accident they were involved in earlier this month which claimed the life of Early Graves vocalist Makh Daniels with the following statement: “Sometimes, you go through a life altering situation. That’s how these past two weeks have been for all involved in … Read more

Behemoth Confirm Nergal's Leukemia Diagnosis

Posted in Bands on August 25, 2010

Behemoth have confirmed that band frontman Adam “Nergal” Darski is currently suffering from Leukemia and issued the following statement on the matter: “BEHEMOTH leader Nergal has just found out he needs a marrow transplant to fight the sickness he has recently been diagnosed with (leukemia). In light of this he … Read more

Doomriders Part Ways With Drummer

Posted in Bands on August 25, 2010

Doomriders have announced the departure of drummer JR Conners from their lineup, presumably for him to focus on Cave In and his family life. In his place for the time being will be Ben Koller of Converge, Acid Tiger, etc. fame. In addition, Doomriders have been added to Sleep’s upcoming … Read more

The Dillinger Escape Plan Frontman Remixes KMFDM

Posted in Bands on August 24, 2010

The Dillinger Escape Plan frontman Greg Puciato recently recapped his summer touring and the bands plans for the immediate future in a lengthy update. Among the various details was word that he recently worked on an upcoming KMFDM remix. Further info is expected in the coming weeks. Read more

Ted Leo Announces Mysterious Musical

Posted in Bands on August 23, 2010

On his website, punk legend Ted Leo has just posted an epic 3000-word screed about his career and the difficulty of making a living while remaining punk rock. It's well-trod ground for Leo, especially after false rumors about his retirement from music made the rounds earlier this year. The entry … Read more

Tyondai Braxton Leaves Battles

Posted in Bands on August 17, 2010

The thundering, adventurous math-rockers Battles are about to look a whole lot different. As Battles have just announced in a statement on the Warp Records website, Tyondai Braxton has left the band. Braxton also works as a solo artist, and the band's statement claims that the amicable split came when … Read more

And Hell Followed With tour cut short

Posted in Bands on August 17, 2010

Official press release: British death metal act Ignominious Incarceration have been forced to cancel their headlining European tour with Detroit deathcore destroyers And Hell Followed With after the bands' tour van crashed. After a strong start to the tour, a few of the shows in mainland Europe fell through with … Read more

Evergreen Terrace Comment On Pittsburgh, PA Fan Altercation

Posted in Bands on August 16, 2010

Evergreen Terrace have posted their side of an altercation that took place recently in Pittsburgh, PA in which the band are alleged to have assaulted a female concertgoer. Their statement reads as follows: “Because of the amount of attention that the “ET fight” rumor has caused, we want to answer … Read more