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NOCTEM: Oblivion is now available through Nuclear Blast

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Spanish extreme metal band NOCTEM‘s latest release Oblivion (2011), is now available also through NUCLEAR BLAST, following this link.

Tracklist:
01. Popol Vuh
02. The Arrival Of The False Gods
03. Universal Disorder
04. Abnegation And Brutality
05. Invictus
06. Sons Of Hun-Vucub
07. Seeking The Ruin Of Souls
08. Unredemption
09. Q’uma’rka’aa’j
10. A Borning Winged Snake
11. Oblivion

Lyrically, NOCTEM talks about Mesoamerican cultures, with special attention to the Maya. On this album the band expresses its opposition to the Spanish barbarity, strongly criticizing the colonization and the imposition of Christianity in the lands of the yukata. Again NOCTEM not hesitate to speak about the cult of blood, the low value of human life and the decrepitude of the mortal soul.

Here you can see the striking video of their single “The Arrival of the False Gods”:

At the end of May NOCTEM announced the shows of CZECH CONQUEST 2012. It will the third time for the band on Czech stages, this time including big festivals; where the extreme metallers will share stage will international well known acts like Suffocation and Dark Tranquility.

These are the dates:

15/06/12 – Jam Rock Fest /Zamberk (CZ) – http://www.jamrock.cz
16/06/12 – Metalgate Czech Death Fest / Cerveny Kostelec (CZ) – http://www.czechdeathfest.cz/en
17/06/12 – Matrix Rock Club / Prague (CZ)

More info about the band:
www.noctemofficial.com
www.facebook.com/noctemofficial
www.myspace.com/noctemofficial
www.metalblade.com/noctem

 

HELLYEAH Schedules Long Island Signing Session

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The metal juggernaut known as HELLYEAH — featuring Vinnie Paul Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN), Chad Gray and Greg Tribbett (MUDVAYNE), Tom Maxwell (NOTHINGFACE) and Bob “Zilla” Kakaha (DAMAGEPLAN) — will take part in a signing session on July 17 at Looney Tunes in West Babylon, New York beginning at 7:00 p.m. More information is available at this location.

Professionally filmed video footage of HELLYEAH‘s entire May 27 performance at the Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma can be seen below.

HELLYEAH‘s third album, “Band Of Brothers”, will be released on July 17 via the band’s new label home, Eleven Seven Music. The CD was recorded in Dallas, Texas at Vinnie Paul‘s home studio, VP’s Upstairs Studio, and was produced by the band and Jeremy Parker (GODSMACK, EVANESCENCE), who also served as engineer.

HELLYEAH‘s “Band Of Brothers” video was filmed on March 26 at Loyal Studios in Burbank, California with director David Brodsky of MyGoodEye, who has previously worked with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, GOATWHORE, MUNICIPAL WASTE and SUFFOCATION, among many others.

 

 

 

 

Source: Blabbermouth.net

Madball Battle With ‘The Beast’ That Is Anxiety — Song Premiere

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NOISECREEP has issued the following:

Later this month, New York City hardcore vets Madball will be issuing a special EP entitled Rebellion. The 6-song affair features four new tracks and newly recorded versions of two cuts from the band’s legendary 1989 7″, Ball of Destruction. “I was 12 when we did that original recording, and I don’t have the best memory when it comes to a lot of things, but I do remember that session,” Madball vocalist Freddy Cricien tells Noisecreep, walking us down memory lane.

“We recorded Ball of Destruction at Don Fury’s studio on 2-tracks, live, with no overdubs. You went there, paid him a few hundred dollars and bang everything out. That session had me, Vinnie Stigma (Agnostic Front) on guitars, my brother Roger (Miret, Agnostic Front) on bass and Will Shepler (ex-Agnostic Front) on drums. We also had Craig Setari (Sick of it All) and Mark Ryan (Supertouch) on backing vocals. As gritty as the original recording was, it was cool to be able to go in and re-record a couple of the tracks (“Get Out,” “It’s My Life”) for this new EP,” says Cricien.

Cricien then reveals the inspiration behind “The Beast,” one of the four new tracks Madball recorded for Rebellion: “That one is about going through the trauma of an anxiety attack. It’s something a lot of us have unfortunately have had to deal with, me included. It’s a different kind of song, lyrically, for Madball, but it’s just like anything else we’ve written about… it’s very real.”

Check out Noisecreep’s exclusive premiere of “The Beast” HERE.

Madball’s Rebellion EP will be released digitally on June 14 and vinyl later in the month via The BNB Label.

Track listing:

1. “Reap What You Sow”
2. “The Beast”
3. “Get Out” (Ball of Destruction re-recording)
4. “Rebellion”
5. “My Blood”
6. “It’s My Life” (Ball of Destruction re-recording)

Watch Madball Recording the Rebellion EP

Legendary Mastering Engineer GEORGE MARINO Dies After Battle With Lung Cancer

Posted by aliblackdiamond on June 4, 2012
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Legendary mastering engineer George Marino, who has worked on such multi-platinum projects as METALLICA‘s “Metallica”, AC/DC‘s “Highway To Hell”, GUNS N’ ROSES‘ “Appetite For Destruction” and BON JOVI‘s “Slippery When Wet”, has died after a year-long battle with lung cancer. He has also mastered albums from such hard rock and heavy metal artists as OZZY OSBOURNE, IRON MAIDEN, DEEP PURPLE, DIO, DOKKEN, ANTHRAX, SAXON, SEPULTURA, DANZIG, DEATH ANGEL, OVERKILL, W.A.S.P., EXODUS, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, HELLOWEEN and KROKUS.

George joined Sterling Sound in the summer of 1973 where he has worked on many of the industry’s most influential albums, including recent Billboard chart toppers like COLDPLAY‘s “Parachutes”, BON JOVI‘s “Lost Highway”, THE OFFSPRING‘s “Rise & Fall, Rage & Grace”, THREE DOORS DOWN‘s eponymous release and ARCTIC MONKEY‘s “Favourite Worst Nightmare” as well as Billboard classics, including JOURNEY‘s “Frontiers”, CYNDI LAUPER‘s “She’s So Unusual”, eponymous releases by both KISS and THE CARS, and MÖTLEY CRÜE‘s “Dr. Feelgood”.

George started as a musician, playing rock n’ roll guitar in New York City bands. His first job in the industry was as a librarian and assistant at Capitol Studios in 1967. He then apprenticed in the mastering department, helping cut rock, pop, jazz and classical albums. When Capitol shut down its New York studio, and before heading to Sterling Sound, George joined the fledgling Record Plant, eventually becoming a partner in the recording-mastering studio. There he quickly established his reputation with projects such as DON MCLEAN‘s “American Pie” and classic albums by the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND and STEVIE WONDER.

 

Source: Blabbermouth.net

COLD AS LIFE – “A Detroit Story” Documentary

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BNB Productions has issued the following:

COLD AS LIFE – “A Detroit Story “ Narrated by Lars Fredricksen of Rancid, this feature length documentary will explore the decline of Detroit and the parallel reaction it created socially in the music scene of the city. How did the birthplace of Motown, a city once called the Paris of the new world, become the most dangerous destination in America?

With the parallel decline of Detroit we see the rise of shock rock, a blistering punk movement, the electrifying first wave of post punk / hardcore and finally the brutal and violent second wave of hardcore. Through this time line we discover a real life allegory, and begin to understand the actions, the struggles and general social response from a city of young casualties and the fallen victims there of. Uncovering the truth behind the myth and rumors we will finally bring to light the scariest, hardest, most tragic story in Rock n’ Roll.

This film will draw upon archival footage, recent interviews, and investigative – style reporting. Featuring interviews with – CTYC, Agnostic Front, Sick of it All, Madball, Hatebreed, Cro-Mags, Murphy’s Law, S.B.L.C, Terror, Skarhead, Crown Of Thornz, H8 Inc, Bulldoze, Negative Approach, the Suicide Machines, Earthmover, the Almighty Lumberjacks of Death, Pitbull, Son of Sam/Hillside Stranglers, Heresy, xTYRANTx, and many more. Please help us spread the word, and support the completion of this story at:

Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1146064110/cold-as-life-a-detroit-story 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/coldaslifedetroit

CATTLE DECAPITATION to return to Europe in August

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METAL BLADE has issued the following:

American veggie grinders CATTLE DECAPITATION return to Europe in August to play some of the most monumental heavy metal festivals as well as a bunch of intimate club shows. Do not miss out!

CATTLE DECAPITATION
07/08/12 – SI – Tolmin – Metalcamp
08/08/12 – HU – Budapest – t.b.a.
10/08/12 – CZ – Jaromer – Brutal Assault
11/08/12 – DE – Schlotheim – Party.San Festival
12/08/12 – BE – Ieper – Ieper Fest
13/08/12 – NL – Tilburg – Little Devil
17/08/12 – FR – Theix – Motocultor Festival
18/08/12 – DE – Dinkelsbühl – Summer Breeze

Out now all over Europe, the 11-track long player Monolith Of Inhumanity is an achievement that stands out as one of the most volatile, ambitious, and impossible-to-pigeonhole records of 2012.

Commended by Stereokiller in an early review for being “their most focused and intelligent album yet… this is another solid CATTLE DECAP release that proves again that they are not to be fucked with,” and noted for being “arguably the quartet’s strongest effort to date,” by Blistering, the record was produced by Dave Otero of Denver’s Flatline Audio and finds the progressive grind conjurers exploring innovative new techniques in song writing without abandoning their signature formula of confrontational audio wreckage.

Make also sure to check out the band’s latest videoclip, the cinematic sickness entitled Kingdom Of Tyrants at http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/228576/exclusive-kingdom-of-tyrants/

http://www.metalblade.com/cattledecapitation
http://www.metalblade.com/cattledecapitation
http://www.facebook.com/cattledecapitation
http://www.youtube.com/officialcattledecap
http://www.myspace.com/cattledecapitation

Rock Photographer JEREMY SAFFER Announces ‘Capturing Music’ Seminar

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After a successful month of spearheading photo shoots with MESHUGGAH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MISS MAY I, DRAGONFORCE, OVERKILL, WATAIN, BEHEMOTH, BARONESS, and THE AGONIST, completing two back-to-back magazine cover shoots (Outburn and Hails & Horns), all the while having one cover already on shelves (Hails & Horns), photographer Jeremy Saffer will head out to Los Angeles for his first West Coast music photography seminar in conjunction with SoundCheck Hollywood.

The two-day seminar and workshop will focus on portrait work with musicians and will cover the entire process — from setting up the photo shoot, scouting locations, posing, different types of lighting and lighting equipment for different situations, shooting endorsements, promotional images, CD layouts, and magazine layouts, to walking attendees through the process of what to do post-shoot, invoicing, getting repeat business, and even how to price yourself. Many other business aspects of being a professional photographer within the music industry will be discussed.

The first day will be the official seminar day, where all of the above is taught in the morning, as well as a lightroom and photoshop post processing tutorial. In the afternoon of day one, attendees will complete mock-photo shoots experimenting with different types of lighting equipment, lighting set-ups, poses, etc. Jeremy has also expanded the music photography business section even more, and will also include private portfolio critique for attendees that specifically request it.

On the second day of the seminar, attendees will experience a hands-on photo shoot of special guest bands done first by Jeremy (as a real-life example), and next by themselves! Attendees will take over and complete a real photo shoot with the band in various locations.

Hopeful attendees must act now; there are only 10 tickets available to this seminar!

On June 23 at 6 p.m., SoundCheck Hollywood will re-open to the public. Jeremy will be on site signing copies of his book “Bring The Noise”, as well as limited-edition prints and some prints exclusive to the seminar weekend.

For more information, visit www.jeremysaffer.com/soundcheckseminar.  Source: Blabbermouth.net

Dream Theater: See The Winning Video

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ROADRUNNER has issued the following:

Dream Theater recently announced a contest for fans to create a video for the song “Lost Not Forgotten,” with the winning entry being projected behind the band as they perform the song on their upcoming tour dates. Well, a winner has been chosen!

Says the band:
“First of all we’d like to say thank you and congratulations to all of you who participated in the contest. We were so inspired to see such creative and artistic entries, and choosing a winner was not an easy task! We are happy to announce that the winning video comes from Byunghoon Lee from South Korea! The visual elements and effects as well as the way it was carefully synchronized so accurately with the music made this one stand out to all of us. Now we look forward to seeing your awesome video on the screens behind us as we perform “Lost Not Forgotten” during the upcoming Dream Theater North American tour. Congratulations! - Dream Theater“

Dream Theater tour dates kick off June 15; find a show near you!

HELL’S DOMAIN: New Performance Footage Posted Online

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New performance footage of HELL’S DOMAIN — the Danish thrash metal band featuring former members of HATESPEHERE, KOLDBORN, EXMORTEM and ARTILLERY — can be seen below. The clips were filmed on May 12 when HELL’S DOMAIN supported Swedish death’n'roll kings ENTOMBED and Danish veterans ILLDISPOSED in Århus, Denmark.

HELL’S DOMAIN is currently wrapping up the songwriting for its as-yet-untitled debut album. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include “Hangman’s Fracture”, “Dead Civilization”, “The Walls Come Tumblin’ Down” and “The Needle And The Vein”. Source: Blabbermouth.net