MARIONETTE will take part in “The SlaughTour [...]]]> Gothenburg Sweden based metal-sextet MARIONETTE will self-release its third album NERVE worldwide on December 5, 2011. The artwork was designed by Gustavo Sazes from Abstrata Design who has previously worked with Arch Enemy and Firewind, among others. Nerve can be pre-ordered at marionette.se.

MARIONETTE will take part in “The SlaughTour 2011″ alongside fellow Swedes DEAD BY APRIL and ONE WITHOUT. Dates, which have been rescheduled are as follows, tickets previously purchased are still valid:

Dec 8 – O2 Academy 3, Manchester UK
Dec 9 – O2 ABC 2, Glasgow, UK
Dec 10 – The Other Rooms, Newcastle, UK
Dec 11 – HMV Institute, Birmingham, UK
Dec 12 – The Garage, London, UK
Dec 13 – Joiners, Southampton, UK
Dec 14 – Muziekodroom, Hasselt, Belgium
Dec 15 – Backstage Club, Munich, Germany
Dec 16 – Underground, Cologne, Germany
Dec 17 – Molotow, Hamburg, Germany
Dec 18 – Kelder, Amersfoort, Netherlands
Dec 19 – Batschkapp, Frankfurt, Germany
Dec 20 – Comet Club, Berlin, Germany
Dec 21 – Universum, Stuttgart, Germany
Dec 22 – 3Raum/Arena, Vienna, Austria

Tickets can be purchased at: marionette.se

“Nerve”, the follow up to MARIONETTE’s 2009 release “Enemies”, was recorded at Studio Fredman with producer Fredrik Nordström (IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, AT THE GATES), mixed by DEAD BY APRIL songwriter Pontus Hjelm at Studio PH in Gothenburg, and mastered by Erik Broheden (RAMMSTEIN, TURBONEGRO, WITHIN TEMPTATION) at Masters of Audio Studio in Stockholm Sweden in autumn 2010 and early 2011 respectively. “Nerve” will be self-released, in individually numbered high-quality digi-packs, featuring exclusive bonus tracks. The album will be made available digitally on all major web-retail outlets and streaming services via Pivotal Rockordings on the week of release.

“NERVE” Tracklisting:
1. From Marionette With Love
2. Stand In Line
3. Act Of Violence
4. Remember Your Name
5. Revelation 6:8
6. A New High
7. Something Forgotten
8. Smile Or Die Trying
9. The Last
10. När Du Ruttnar Bort
11. Brand New Day
12. Lights Out
13. Overdose*
14. The Sun, The Skies, The Clarity And Light*

*Only available on physical album version.

Live video footage featuring the studio version of the track “Remember Your Name” in its entirety can be viewed at the link below.

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We NEED your Help!!!! Album’s almost done! Artwork is FUCKING amazing… but we need a title for this thing. Name this Beast & besides getting [...]]]> Illinois based metallers Pit Fiend have almost finished work on their album, but they need a title for it. The following message was posted on the band’s official Google+ page:

We NEED your Help!!!! Album’s almost done! Artwork is FUCKING amazing… but we need a title for this thing. Name this Beast & besides getting your name on the album, we’re gonna hook you up with all kinds of free shit! Yeah… merch is on the way \m/

Got a good name for the album? Contact the band (via the links below) and let ‘em know your ideas!

Here some Pit Fiend tunes for your listening pleasure!

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The band’s newsletter describes the concept of the album better than I could, so here we go:

“Apokálypsis – Unveiling the Age that is not to Come” is about the [...]]]> Gorath will be unleashing their 5th album, “Apokálypsis – Unveiling the Age that is not to Come”, through Twilight Vertrieb on 2nd September 2011.

The band’s newsletter describes the concept of the album better than I could, so here we go:

“Apokálypsis – Unveiling the Age that is not to Come” is about the Apocalypse of John. Many have tried to interpret these visions, but very few have managed to look beyond the madness, beyond the deceit of the false “God” that so many weaklings worship. Those desperate fools who put their faith and hope in the final judgement by their “God” are up for an unpleasant revelation, for He is not who He claims to be. Cursed is he who reads aloud the words of the prophecy and doomed are those who hear and who keep what is written therein

Tracklisting:
1. Before the Throne of the Demiurge
2. The Seven Seals
3. Wrath of God
4. Le Porteur de Lumière
5. Beasts from the Earth and the Sea
6. Whore of Babylon
7. Millennium (Thousand Years of Darkness)

Gorath released an official video for The Seven Seals, which you can see below:

Gorath will also be playing live on the following dates:
17.09.2011 – The Zoo – Hasselt (BELGIUM)
15.10.2011 – Gryphus – Vierlingsbeek (NETHERLANDS)
29.10.2011 – Schacht 1 – Oberhausen (GERMANY)
20.01.2012 – Xinix – Nieuwendijk (NETHERLANDS)
25.02.2012 – Sojo – Leuven (BELGIUM)

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“Welcome to the Morbid Reich” will be released through Nuclear Blast Records on 12th August in Europe [...]]]> A video trailer for Vader’s forthcoming album, “Welcome to the Morbid Reich”, is now available (check it out below). The video features Piotr “Peter” Wiwczarek talking about the recordings and the cover art for the album.

“Welcome to the Morbid Reich” will be released through Nuclear Blast Records on 12th August in Europe and 13th September in North America.

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Austrian Black Metallers HELLSAW entered Munich’s Dreamsound Studios last week [...]]]> Today is another one of those insanely busy days, so I’m not going to rewrite this press release – instead, I shall leave you with the wonderful words of Patricia Thomas (I’m sure she says this better than I could!):

Austrian Black Metallers HELLSAW entered Munich’s Dreamsound Studios last week to begin recording their fourth full-length album. Titled “Trist”, the album will be the follow up to 2009′s “Cold” and is due for release on Napalm Records in early 2012.

Front man and founder Aries commented about the direction HELLSAW will take with the album.

“The German word “Trist” is difficult to define exactly but if you think of various connotations of solemnity and sadness you’d be thinking along the right lines. “Cold” was more about melancholy, “Trist” is darker; it’s like the scent of fine whiskey and damp earth.

As a band, we always prepare thoroughly before going into the studio, but this time we’ve rehearsed even more in order to perfect the sound for each track. We’ve also sought to redefine the HELLSAW sound, without losing our identity. There needs to be a certain amount of experimentation with each new album in order to bring the sound up to date. Without giving too much away, with “Trist” we believe we have found the perfect symbiosis between the old and new elements. All the songs are strong, and it will definitely kick ass.”

HELLSAW are scheduled to appear at a number of European festivals this year. Confirmed so far are:

Fri 22 July – Hell Over Vellach (AT)
Sat 06 August – Wacken (DE)
Sat 20 August – Baden in Blut (DE)
Sat 17 Sept – STP Metal Weekend (AT)
Sat 01 Oct – Night Warriors Festival (AT)
Sat 29 Oct – The Dark Crusade Festival (AT)

More information about HELLSAW can be found on the band’s MySpace page at myspace.com/hellsawmusic

Below you can see the official video of HELLSAW performing the track “The Black Death” from the “Cold” album live at Party.San:

Enjoy more music from Hellsaw by checking out their Soundcloud player:

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Lou says: I’m a massive fan of Hellsaw, so I can’t wait for this album! “Phantasm” and “Cold” are both essential listening for any Black Metal fan… as is “Spiritual Twilight” if you can get it!

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Finland is an evocative land. The very mention of it conjures visions of endless darkness, long, cold wintry nights and an almost oppressive bleakness. It is within this icy cauldron that the [...]]]> I usually try to re-write press releases, but I’m feeling lazy today… plus, I don’t think I could have said this any better…

Finland is an evocative land. The very mention of it conjures visions of endless darkness, long, cold wintry nights and an almost oppressive bleakness. It is within this icy cauldron that the soul of INSOMNIUM was borne. Their music is as epic as it is melodic, as melancholic as it is majestic and as brutal as it is beautiful. To call INSOMNIUM a Death Metal band is to do them a grave disservice. The upcoming album “One for Sorrow” is such an amalgamation of styles that pigeonholing them into a single category would be to rob the band of its true complexity and ignore the very essence of its sound. Recalling art-metal titans Cult of Luna at one turn and brutal visionaries Amon Amarth at others, “One for Sorrow” displays the true musical breadth of a band that has clearly come into its own on this, their debut album for Century Media. “One For Sorrow” will be released on October 12th in Finland, October 17th in the rest of Europe and October 18th in North America.

Guitarist Ville Friman comments on the album title,

“The name One for Sorrow comes from a traditional children’s nursery rhyme. There are ten different scenarios in the original rhyme; likewise there are ten different songs and stories on our album. I think “One for Sorrow” truly depicts what this album is all about: bereavement, grief and loss.”

Right after the tour INSOMNIUM will tour Europe. Ville Friman comments:

“We are very excited to finally do a headline tour for the first time in our career. This is a really big step for us and we will definitely bring our A-game. The new songs absolutely kill and we can’t wait to play them live! It’s also great to share this opportunity with two great Finnish bands Before the Dawn and Mygrain. Don’t miss the fun and consider your livers warned: hangover unavoidable.”

Vocalist Niilo Sevänen continues:

“One for Sorrow is a truly epic album and the tour will surely be immense! We get to visit many of our favorite cities and meet the fans who have long waited for Insomnium headlining show. From London to Ljubljana we are looking forward to see you all!”

One For Sorrow European Tour 2011

INSOMNIUM
BEFORE THE DAWN
MY GRAIN

presented by Legacy, Metal.de

Dates:
04.11.11 Finland Joensuu @ Kerubi
05.11.11 Finland Helsinki @ Nosturi
14.11.11 Holland Rotterdam @ Baroeg
15.11.11 UK London @ Underworld
16.11.11 Belgium Antwerpen @ Trix
17.11.11 Switzerland Aarau @ Kiff
18.11.11 Slovenia Ljubljana @ Gala Hala
19.11.11 Austria Wie @ Arena
20.11.11 Czech Rep Prague @ Exit Chmelnice
21.11.11 Germany München @ Feierwerk
22.11.11 Germany Würzburg @ Posthalle
23.11.11 Germany Wiesbaden @ Schlachthof
24.11.11 Germany Leipzig @ Conne Island
25.11.11 Germany Hamburg @ Markthalle Marx
26.11.11 Germany Essen @ Turock
27.11.11 Germany Berlin @ Comet
Tickets will be available next Monday, July 18th, 2011

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The videos [...]]]> On Tuesday, legendary rocker Sebastian Bach and his band shot not one, but two new videos to promote the new album, “Kicking and Screaming”. Via his official Flickr, Bach also announced that there will be a third video, but this will mainly be made up of live footage.

The videos that were shot on Tuesday were directed by Devin DeHaven for Fortress Television.

“Kicking and Screaming” will be released worldwide through Frontiers Records on 27th September.

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The album is entitled “Helvítismyrkr”.

Arckanum was formed in 1993 by Johan [...]]]> Season of Mist recently announced that it had signed Arckanum to its Underground Activists roster. It has now been confirmed that the Swedish Black Metal act will be releasing their album on 16th September in Europe and 27th September in North America.

The album is entitled “Helvítismyrkr”.

Arckanum was formed in 1993 by Johan “Shamaatae” Lahger – the only constant member. The band’s lyrics tend to focus on the worship of Chaos. Shamaatae is also an author of occult literature and his first book, “Panparadox”, was released on 13th July 2009.

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“The wait is finally over, we have toiled in the studio and laboured to bring you the best death metal we could and we are extremely [...]]]> Reading UK’s Death Metal maestros have announced the release date for their new album, “The Grim Awakening”. The following quote has been taken from their official Facebook page:

“The wait is finally over, we have toiled in the studio and laboured to bring you the best death metal we could and we are extremely proud to announce to that it will be release on Siege of Amida Records on 15/08/2011.

In the meantime check out the newly uploaded “The Scorn of Dead Men” which is the final studio master with production courtesy of Hertz Studio, who did an amazing job. You can also view the cover art in our photos, courtesy of Tony Koehl who was very accommodating in our requests for a larger volcano.

We just want to thank all of you for your continued support and greatly look forward to the release date itself!

Nariman / Alex / Webb / Dave”

“The Scorn of Dead Men” can be heard on the Reverbnation player below:

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