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Through The Eyes of the Dead Comments On Upcoming Suffocation Tour

2 hours 47 sec ago
Dates have been announced for "The Decibel Defiance 2010 Tour" this fall, which will see PROSTHETIC RECORDS' THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD supporting the legendary SUFFOCATION, along with THE FACELESS, DECREPIT BIRTH and FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. The tour kicks off at the annual "Rock and Shock" Horror and Music Fest in Worcester, MA on October 15th, and... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Lordi Releases First Video From "Babez For Breakfast"

11 hours 55 min ago
Finnish hard rock act Lordi have released the first music video from their forthcoming studio album "Babez For Breakfast." The video is for the single "This Is Heavy Metal." "Babez For Breakfast" is set for release on September 15, 2010 through The End Records. The video is availabe below: Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Negligence Streaming New Song Via Metal Blade Records Website

12 hours 33 min ago
Slovenian thrash metal act Negligence are streaming a new song via the official Metal Blade Records website. The song, titled "Mind Decay," is included on the band's forthcoming studio album "Coordinates Of Confusion" which is set for release on October 12, 2010 in North America and one day earlier in Europe through Metal Blade Records. You can ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Song Samples Now Available For Upcoming Lordi Album "Babez For Breakfast"

12 hours 39 min ago
Song samples for all 15 tracks set to appear on Lordi's forthcoming studio album "Babez For Breakfast" have been made availalbe at this location. "Babez For Breakfast" is the 5th studio album to be released from the Finnish hard rock act and is set for release on September 15, 2010 through The End Records. "Babez For Breakfast" tracklisting: 1.... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Gigan Announces Signing With Willowtip Records

12 hours 47 min ago
Floridian extreme metal act Gigan have announced their signing with Willowtip Records. The signing comes in time for the band to record their second full length album "Quasi-Hallucinogenic Sonic Landscapes." Recording is scheduled to take place at Chicago's Semaphore Studios and will be engineered by Sanford Parker who has previuosly worked with Na... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

36 Crazyfists Adds Additional Tour Dates With Straight Line Stitch

13 hours 3 min ago
Alaskan metalcore act 36 Crazyfists have added a long list of new dates to their current run in support of their latest offering "Collisions & Castaways." Support on the new dates will come from Stright Line Stitch and Taking Dawn. 36 Crazyfists tour dates: September 16 ? Seattle, WA - El Corazon September 17 ? Portland, OR - Peters Room Sept... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Slough Feg Finishes New Album "The Animal Spirits"

15 hours 33 min ago
American heavy metal band Slough Feg has completed work on the band's follow-up to "Ape Uprising," which is entitled "The Animal Spirits." Vocalist/guitarist Mike Scalzi comments on the new album: "The title sounds like it could mean plenty of things, but really refers to an Aristotelian theory of perception that was somehow taken seriously until t... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Khaos Abyssi Appearing On New Four Way Split With Mystes, Nekrokrist SS, And Calvarium Funestus

15 hours 38 min ago
Iranian black metal act Khaos Abyssi has contributed to a new four way split release titled "Four Chapters of Satanic Evil," which will see release via Azermedoth Records. The other bands to appear on the split are Mystes, Nekrokrist SS, and Calvarium Funestus. The cover artwork and additional details on the split can be found at this location. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Virgin Steele Gives Another Update, Nearly Done Recording New Album

17 hours 27 min ago
Virgin Steele's David DeFeis has sent over another exclusive studio update (here's the first and the second update) from the recording sessions for the band's new album, "The Black Light Bacchanalia," indicating that they're nearly done recording and will soon be mixing it. We are currently completing the remaining vocals, stray bits of orchestr... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Atheist Reveals New Album "Jupiter" Artwork

September 1, 2010 - 23:45
Atheist has revealed the cover artwork online for the band's new album "Jupiter," which can be viewed at this location. "Jupiter" is set for release on November 8th, 2010 and has the following track listing: 1. Second to Sun 2. Fictitious Glide 3. Fraudulent Cloth 4. Live and Live Again 5. Faux King Christ 6. Tortoise the Titan 7. When the... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Engel Inks Record Deal With Season Of Mist

September 1, 2010 - 23:42
Season of Mist has announced a record deal with Industrial metal act Engel. The band commented on the signing: "We're extremely proud to say that we've inked a deal with the one and only Season of Mist! It feels really great to be a part of this company and we look forward to our continued success with them on board. With an established roster o... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Amorphis Announces Finnish Club Shows With Ensiferum Supporting On Select Dates

September 1, 2010 - 23:36
To round off the band's 20th Anniversary year, Amorphis will play seven shows in major Finnish cities in December. In line with the upcoming "Magic & Mayhem" album, the set list will consist of material from the band?s early years. The shows in Seinäjoki, Oulu, and Tampere will be opened by Ensiferum. The details are as follows: 12/9 2010 HELSI... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Agathodaimon Announces 15th Anniversary Show In Frankfurt

September 1, 2010 - 23:32
Germany's Agathodaimon has issued the following announcement about performing a 15th anniversary show in Frankfurt with Odium, Contrast, and Apsis: "We just realized that Agathodaimon was formed almost 15 years ago - so we decided to have a little party the 10th September, at 'Die Halle' in Frankfurt. Well, nothing big and fancy, but we?ll play ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Arch Enemy Posts Footage From Performance In The Maldives

September 1, 2010 - 23:28
Arch Enemy has posted footage from the band's performance in the Maldives, which can be viewed below. The band also commented on the clip: "In July 2010 Arch Enemy headed to the Maldives in the Indian Ocean and became the first international Metal/Rock band to perform there! Check out this clip with some highlights from this special occasion! Lots ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

August Burns Red Streaming Live Song "White Washed"

September 1, 2010 - 23:24
August Burns Red has checked in with the following announcement about streaming a new song online from the band's upcoming live CD/DVD release: "We've put up the first song from our upcoming live CD/DVD "Home" on our page! So come by to check out the live version of 'White Washed!' There are also a bunch of sweet pre-order options up! You can ge... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Avenged Sevenfold Announces Headlining European Tour

September 1, 2010 - 23:20
Avenged Sevenfold has issued the following announcement about a headlining tour in Europe: "Avenged Sevenfold is excited to bring their #1 record Nightmare to their fans across the Atlantic as they announce their first headline tour in Europe. Spread the word and tell your friends that their Nightmare has begun.?" The currently announced dates are ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Charm Designer Streaming All Songs From Last EP "Blood Sounds"

September 1, 2010 - 23:14
Columbia's Charm Designer is currently streaming all five tracks online from the band's last EP release, entitled "Blood Sounds." The songs "Muse X," "Creation," "Autumn of Senses," "Crytingtime's Rising," and "From Below" can be heard via the Charm Designer MySpace page. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Hail Of Bullets Launches Landing Page For New Album "On Divine Winds"

September 1, 2010 - 23:07
Hail of Bullets has launched a new landing page for the band's upcoming album "On Divine Winds," which includes streaming music, video clips, and pre-order details. The website can be found at this location. The site features the new song "Operation Z," along with a live video clip of the song "Nachthexen," which is off the band's first album. "On ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Elize Ryd To Perform With Kamelot Again On Upcoming North American Tour

September 1, 2010 - 23:02
Kamelot has issued the following announcement about Elize Ryd of Amaranthe joining the band on the upcoming Kamelot North American tour dates: "We are pleased to announce that Swedish vocalist Elize Ryd from Amaranthe will be joining the band on the North American Tour. She will also be part of the VIP meet and greet! Elize toured with Kamelot o... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Manegarm Splits With Bassist Pierre Wilhelmsson

September 1, 2010 - 22:57
Sweden's Manegarm, who had previously announced the band's bassist would be missing several festival appearances, has now issued the following brief update about permanently parting ways with bass player Pierre Wilhelmsson: "Månegarm part ways with bassist and long time member Pierre W. The band will not look for a replacement since Erik G will ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com