Finnish death metallers Sadistik Forest will release their second album Death, Doom Radiation on March 21st 2012 via Violent Journey Records. Album is produced by Samu Männikkö (Se, josta ei puhuta) and artwork of the album is made by legendary artist Juha Vuorma (Autopsy, Edge of Sanity, Usurper etc.).
”Death, Doom, Radiation is a big step ahead for us”, says vocalist/bass player Markus Makkonen. “Matti (Salo, guitar) was now along through the whole creative process and his input was crucial while making Death, Doom, Radiation the monster it is. He brought along more individual sound, musicianship and wider musical vision, so the new one will definitely surprise some people.”
Sadistik Forest will celebrate the release of their new album by playing a headliner set in Helsinki, March 23rd 2012.
Tracklisting:
1. Radiation Cloud
2. Fabrics of Lies
3. Code for Liberation
4. Down Pours the Rain of Blood
5. Pit of Debris
6. Entrapment
7. It’s Raining Napalm
8. Lacking Capacity
9. Violent Confrontation
The Swedish masters of doom and melancholy OCTOBER TIDE have issued the following statement:
“As you might have noticed we have showed up with different members on many of the shows lately and the reason for that is FOUR newborn babies produced within one year. Since the effect of humping has a time consuming aftermath we hereby make the following statement:
Vocalist Tobias Netzell and bassist Pierre Stam have decided to leave OCTOBER TIDE in favor of their families and other musical adventures. We want to thank the guys for the past years and wish them both all the best for the future!
But rest assured, new fulltime members have already been found. Pierre has been replaced by Mattias Norrman (ex-KATATONIA) and Tobias replacement will be no other than Alexander Högbom (VOLTURYON, SPASMODIC).
We are thrilled about this new strong line-up and more than ready to focus on the future and things to come. Our primary goal and mission for now is to continue to write new breathtaking material for the next album which will most likely be recorded during the summer for a late 2012 release.
We will keep you updated during the process!”
Line-up :
Fredrik Norrman – guitars (ex-KATATONIA, UNCANNY)
Mattias Norrman – bass (ex-KATATONIA, ex-DELLAMORTE)
Alexander Högbom – vocals (VOLTURYON, SPASMODIC)
Robin Bergh – drums (ex-AMARAN, ex-GOREMENT)
Emil Alstermark – guitars (MANDYLON)
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OCTOBER TIDE are confirmed for the following fine festivals this coming summer:
Loud TV has recently conducted an audio interview with SIGH mastermind Mirai Kawashima before the release of their 2012 album entitled In Somniphobia, to stream the interview, click HERE. For more information, please visit: http://www.loudtv.net.
Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N’ ROSES) is filming a video this weekend for a remixed version of the song “Gotten”. The track, which features lead vocals by Adam Levine of MAROON 5, originally appeared on Slash‘s last self-titled album, which was released in North America in April 2010 via EMI Label Services.
“Gotten” was remixed in Astound Sound and will be released soon in support of the Los Angeles Youth Network (LAYN) charity.
LAYN‘s mission is to end homelessness, one kid at a time, by providing shelter, food and counseling for the abused, neglected and abandoned.
“Slash” featured an all-star roster of guest musicians, including Levine, Ian Astbury (THE CULT), Chris Cornell (SOUNDGARDEN), Rocco DeLuca, Fergie (BLACK EYED PEAS), Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS), Myles Kennedy (ALTER BRIDGE), Kid Rock, Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD), Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N’ ROSES), M. Shadows (AVENGED SEVENFOLD), Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop, and Andrew Stockdale (WOLFMOTHER).
In a 2010 interview with iHeartRadio (see video below), Slash stated about the experience of working with Levine on “Gotten”, “Adam Levine really surprised me just because he’s so skilled as a vocalist. He came in and sang the song, and it was, basically, a one-take, perfect vocal. We stopped in between a couple of times, but we didn’t have to go fix anything, we didn’t have to do any tuning or any of that kind of stuff, and it was really just amazing to watch somebody go and pull that off, for that kind of a vocal.”
Slash and his backing band — which includes Myles Kennedy — are putting the finishing touches on the legendary axeman’s second solo album.
Early song titles for Slash‘s sophomore effort include “Bad Rain”, “Halo”, “Standing In The Sun” and “Far And Away”. The record is expected to arrive this spring.
According to the Toronto Sun, ADAM LAMBERT has cleared up reports he is the new frontman of QUEEN, insisting remarks he made about joining the UK legends were “taken out of context.”
In a recent interview, the pop star appeared to confirm he was heading on the road with original group members Brian May and Roger Taylor for a tour later this year.
However, Lambert claims he was actually referring to a previous performance he and the rock icons gave at the MTV European Music Awards in November.
In a post on Twitter.com, he writes, “Oooh them clever reporters takin (sic) my quotes outta context… I haven’t confirmed any guest appearances. I was talking about the EMAs.
“That being said, I’m truly flattered by your jump to such glorious conclusions Mr Journalist!!”
A spokesperson for Queen’s label, Hollywood Records, admits there have been discussions about Lambert teaming up with the band, but no official deal has been inked.
The representative tells Rolling Stone, “Adam may perform with Queen at (European music festival) Sonisphere. This is not confirmed. Nothing has been signed.”
Artisan News caught up with new JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner last month at the first-ever Rock & Roll Roast at The Grove in Anaheim, California and asked him about the band’s ongoing “Epitaph” tour, which kicked off last spring (see video below).
“The tour has been going great,” he said. “It couldn’t have been gone any better, really. The band’s been on fire. I like to think I’ve injected a bit of energy back into them. So hopefully it just keeps going.”
When asked about what it has been like replacing PRIEST‘s founding guitarist Kenneth “K.K.” Downing, Faulkner said, “It was an incredible honor just to be considered for it, as you can imagine. Big shoes to fill, but what do you do? There are challenges in life and that was one I knew I could take.”
In a 2011 interview with Ultimate-Guitar.com, Faulkner stated about the task of replacing PRIEST’s longtime guitarist Kenneth “K.K.” Downing, “First of all, it was a huge honor just to be even considered. I’ve been a fan of the band for years, and so it was a bit of a double-edged sword, really; it was a great opportunity for me as a guitar player and as a fan, but at the same time he was one of my heroes and didn’t want to do it anymore. It was a double-edged sword, really, but I’ve always said to people, as a fan myself, I know what fans expect. JUDAS PRIEST wanted to carry on and they were asking me to join to be able to carry on, so it was a no-brainer in my mind. One of the guys who was my idol had left, and you have to respect the guys’ decision. The band wanted to carry on, and again it was a great honor to do it and it was a great honor to be put forward. I’m not there to replace a forty-year career; Ken‘s career was influential, and before those two guys came out and did that style of guitar, there weren’t many people doing it. He was a guitar hero idol of mine, and I’m not there to replace any of that. I know as a fan what the fans expect, and I’m just there to do the best I can for the band and the fans.”
When asked abou the fan reaction to his addition to JUDAS PRIEST, Faulkner said, “Initially I think people were sceptical, which is natural, really. I think I would’ve been sceptical because right up until Ken‘s departure, it was like that for forty years, and if something changes, people’s first reactions tend to be an unsure one. When people are unsure, they’re fearful of the outcome. We’re through the worst, and as I said, people are skeptical, but we knew that as soon as we got out and did the first couple of shows and went from there that the fans would see with their own eyes and their own ears that the band is fine and that it’s a good fit. Hats off to the fans, really, for giving it that chance; they still got their tickets and gave the band a chance, and hopefully they weren’t and won’t be disappointed. They’ve been fantastic, and with every show that we do, the more of an amazing welcome reaction I get. A big thank you to them really for giving me the chance and the band a chance.”
Photo credit: Andrew Ogilvy
Source: Blabbermouth
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