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DIE HARD: To Release A New Album In This Fall

Posted by Stargazer on August 9, 2012
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After a warmly approved debut release (Nihilistic Vision from 2009) and a major European tour with Sodom. DIE HARD returns with 9 new compositions of old-school thrash metal.

Swedes new album is entitled Conjure The Legions and its official European release date is set for September 25th. North American release date is set for November 6th. The band has prepared a promotional video teaser featuring song samples from Conjure The Legions, that can be viewed below:

The new album comes as a digital download, jewel-case CD, black vinyl and limited to 66 copies yellow vinyl. Prior to release date, Agonia Records will also release a special EP from DIE HARD entitled Antichrist. The EP includes two exclusive tracks: an alternative version of song Antichrist and a Venom cover.

Conjure The Legions tracklist: 
1. Conjure the Legions
2. Masters of Deceit
3. Satanic Uprise
4. Thrash Them All
5. Cold Scythe
6. Sanctify the Morbid
7. Antichrist
8. Stand Up
9. Robe and Crown

 

DIE HARD are:
Harry – Bass/Vocals
Simon – Guitar/Vocals
Perra – Drums

MONUMENTS: Launch New Song “Degenerate”

Posted by Stargazer on August 9, 2012
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Progressive metallers MONUMENTS have just launched new song “Degenerate” which can be seen below:

MONUMENTS collectively on the new tune: “We’re proud to release to you the 2nd track off ‘Gnosis’ – ‘Degenerate’. This is the day we leave this sick world behind.”

“Degenerate” is available on MONUMENTS’ upcoming debut album “Gnosis” that will be out on the following dates:

GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / NORWAY: Friday, August 24, 2012.
UK / BENELUX / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / PORTUGAL / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, August 27, 2012.
SPAIN / ITALY: Tuesday, August 28, 2012.
SWEDEN / FINLAND / HUNGARY: Wednesday, August 29, 2012.
AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND: Friday, August 31, 2012.
USA / CANADA: Tuesday, September 25, 2012. (North American fans, please note that the album was pushed back!)

The limited Digipak in Europe and Australia/NZ will come with the following bonus tracks:

11. Doxa (instrumental)

12. Denial (instrumental)

The iTunes exclusive version gives you another bonus track:

11. Empty Vessels Make The Most Noise (Paradigm Shift Remix)

 

The release of “Gnosis” will be supported by the 1st installment of the Euroblast Tour:

EUROBLAST TOUR

Feat. MONUMENTS

alongside JEFF LOOMIS, VILDHJARTA, STEALING AXION
presented by Metal Hammer (D), Visions (D), Bode (I), metalitalia.com, metalnews.de, got-djent.com, S7G
17.10.12 (D) Munich – Feierwerk
18.10.12 (CH) Aarau – Kiff
20.10.12 (D) Cologne – Euroblast Festival
21.10.12 (UK) Brighton – Audio
22.10.12 (UK) Reading – Sub89
23.10.12 (UK) Liverpool – O2 Academy 2
24.10.12 (UK) Glasgow – Cathouse
25.10.12 (IRL) Dublin – The Village
26.10.12 (UK) Leeds – The Well
27.10.12 (UK) Birmingham – O2 Academy 3
28.10.12 (UK) London – Underworld
29.10.12 (B) Antwerp – Trix
30.10.12 (NL) Kerkrade – The Rock Temple
31.10.12 (D) Muenster – Sputnikhalle
01.11.12 (N) Oslo – Sub Scene
02.11.12 (S) Gothenburg – Sticky Fingers
05.11.12 (FIN) Helsinki – Tavastia
07.11.12 (DK) Copenhagen – Templet
08.11.12 (D) Berlin – Magnet
10.11.12 (CZ) Prague – Hoodoo
11.11.12 (H) Budapest – Dürer Kert
12.11.12 (A) Vienna – Arena
13.11.12 (I) Rome – Traffic Club
14.11.12 (I) Legnano – Land Of Live Club

MNEMIC: Mircea Talks About The “Mnemesis” Artwork

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 9, 2012
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NUCLEAR BLAST has issued the following:

“Mnemesis”, the latest album by Danish modern metallers MNEMIC, is out since the 8th of June 2012. Because of many requests regarding background information on the amazing cover artwork, guitarist Mircea Gabriel Eftemie has now uploaded a video to YouTube in which he gives us all the details.

Mircea states: “The artist’s name is Metastazis (http://www.metastazis.com) and he has worked with ULVER, BLUT AUS NORD and MORBID ANGEL but also with more modern bands like THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER in the past. He’s mostly known for working mainly with Black Metal artists, usually designing more occult imagery.
Since I am designer myself, I have been asked why I didn’t do the cover, like I did in the past, so I’ve decided to offer you a video statement in order to grant insight in how it all came together. In my opinion it’s the best artwork we’ve ever had. Usually we stress till the very last minute, but this time it was more of a collective process. Since both me and our bass player Simone are graphic designers, we functioned more as art directors.”

Click here to watch the video:

Order the modern metal masterpiece “Mnemesis” at the Nuclear Blast web shop: http://www.nuclearblast.de/suche/mnemic_mnemesis

WACKEN OPEN AIR 2012: Festival Highlights Posted Online

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 9, 2012
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A four-minute video clip featuring highlights from this year’s edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, which was held August 2-4 in Wacken, Germany, can be seen at this location.

DEEP PURPLE, NIGHTWISH, AMORPHIS, ARCH ENEMY, SABATON, DORO, ANTHRAX and SUBWAY TO SALLY are the first confirmed bands for next year’s edition of Wacken Open Air, set to take place August 1-3, 2013. AMORPHIS will perform an acoustic set, while Doro will celebrate her 30th anniversary in the music business. More acts will be announced soon.

Wacken Open Air was first held in 1990 as a small event for local German bands. By 1998 the event had become the major festival on the European metal calendar and has included over 70 bands from all over Europe, North America and Australia.

Wacken Open Air is usually held at the beginning of August and lasts three days, during which the festival-goers camp on several large camping grounds surrounding the actual festival area. The 70 or more bands perform across four separate stages over the course of the event.

Wacken Open Air, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, was honored with a Live Entertainment Award in 2008 in the “Festival Of The Year” category. This award recognizes distinguished achievements in live entertainment and is given out by Live Entertainment Award (LEA) committee.

Source: Blabbermouth

SLIPKNOT: Win Antennas To Hell

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 9, 2012
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ROADRUNNER has issued the following:

We’ve got six copies of the three-disc version of Slipknot‘s first-ever compilation, Antennas to Hell, to give away, and the contest ends today! So enter now – this version of Antennas includes the 19-track first disc, the live disc from Download 2009, and a DVD containing all of the band’s music videos and more! Good luck!

 

UFO Announces West Coast Tour

Posted by aliblackdiamond on August 9, 2012
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British/American hard rock legends UFO will return to North America this fall for a West Coast tour.

The dates are as follows:

Nov. 15 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
Nov. 16 – Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall
Nov. 17 – St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theater
Nov. 18 – St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theater
Nov. 20 – Orangevale, CA – Boardwalk
Nov. 21 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
Nov. 23 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
Nov. 24 – Agoura Hills, CA – Canyon Club
Nov. 25 – San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick
Nov. 28 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – The Coach House
Nov. 29 – West Hollywood, CA – Key Club
Nov. 30 – Las Vegas, NV – Boulder Station Casino
Dec. 01 – Corona, CA – Marquee 15

UFO released its new album, “Seven Deadly”, on February 28 (one day earlier internationally) via SPV/Steamhammer. The effort, which was recorded with producer Tommy Newton at his Area 51 studio in Celle, Germany, was made available as a limited-edition digipack (including two bonus tracks), a double gatefold LP with printed innersleeves and colored vinyl, standard-edition CD and as a digital download.

“Seven Deadly” track listing:

01. Fight Night
02. Wonderland
03. Mojo Town
04. Angel Station
05. Year Of The Gun
06. The Last Stone Rider
07. Steal Yourself
08. Burn Your House Down
09. The Fear
10. Waving Good Bye
11. Other Men’s Wives (bonus track)
12. Bag O’ Blues (bonus track)

According to a press release, “Seven Deadly” is “an atmospherically dense fabric consisting of classy guitars, tight rock grooves and vocals which are unique to UFO. The classic rock of ‘Burn Your House Down’ features all the important UFO strengths, ‘Going Down To Mojotown’ sees the musicians sound tougher than ever, and last but not least, ‘Wonderland’ features a pointed reference to UFO‘s early days. ‘Angel Station’ sees the band prove how classic rock music is complemented perfectly with epic elements, while ‘Fight Night’ is an excellent track to be performed in a live context.”

The current UFO lineup continues to consist of the three original members, Phil Mogg (vocals), Paul Raymond (guitar, keyboards), and Andy Parker (drums), as well as American world-class guitarist Vinnie Moore.

 

 

 

Source: Blabbermouth.net