North Carolina trad-metal/doom rockers DOGBANE have released a video for the song ‘Ride the Serpent,’ taken off the band’s 2011 debut, Residual Alcatraz. “Residual Alcatraz” was released in December of 2011 on Heaven and Hell Records. The album is available for streaming and purchase at www.dogbaneband.com and www.soundsofpurgatory.com.
The video, directed and produced by TJ Webb and starring actress Valaria Sweet. The video can be seen below:
Chase Manhattan and Matt Price of Los Angeles-based stoner/doom outfit BEHOLD! THE MONOLITH have issued the following statement on the tragic loss of singer/bassist Kevin McDade:
“We are deeply saddened to report the loss of our band member, friend and brother Kevin McDade in a car accident early Friday evening. Needless to say we are absolutely devastated by this. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his parents, family and girlfriend. Thanks for the time we had and the music we made together. We will, and already do, miss you terribly. -Chase and Matt”
Kevin McDade died as a result of an auto accident on Friday, June 21st. He was 29 years old.
Danish rockers VOLBEAT have recently released their newest studio album, “Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies” which feature band’s new guitarist Rob Caggiano (Ex-ANTHRAX). Also legendary King Diamond guesting on the ‘Room 24’ track.
“Anthemic, raucous, catchy… Twisted rockabilly gangster style… Devilish riffs that wouldn’t sound out of place on a Slayer album” – (8/10) METAL HAMMER
October UK headline dates:
16th – O2 Academy, Birmingham
17th – O2 ABC, Glasgow
18th – Academy, Manchester
19th – O2 Academy Brixton, London
FIREWIND, Greece’s leading metal band spearheaded by guitar-wizard and Ozzy Osbourne band member Gus G., has just released a new live album entitled “Apotheosis – Live 2012”, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the band in style. The album can be purchased as limited edition Digipak CD from CM Distro HERE and as Digital Download HERE.
The live songs featured on this album were recorded at special anniversary shows in Greece as well as all over Europe during the band’s “Few Against Many” tour in 2012 and comes with a playing time of 69 minutes, featuring a great overview of the band’s 7-albums spanning career so far as well as quite a different track-listing than 2008’s “Live Premonition” release. “Apotheosis – Live 2012” also marks the final FIREWIND release with longterm singer Apollo Papathanasio, who left the band by the end of last year. He has ever since been be replaced by Kelly Sundown Carpenter (Adagio, Beyond Twilight) as session front man for all 2013 live-activities. The cover artwork for “Apotheosis – Live 2012” was designed by FIREWIND’s longtime partner in all design matters including the band’s latest studio album release “Few Against Many” (2012), Gustavo Sazes / abstrata.net (Arch Enemy, Angra, Dream Evil, etc.) based on live photography by Hans-W. Rock.
FIREWIND – “Apotheosis – Live 2012” (69:07)
1. Head Up High (4:21)
2. Wall Of Sound (4:04)
3. Allegiance (4:35)
4. Few Against Many (5:00)
5. The Departure (0:41)
6. Heading For The Dawn (4:04)
7. Losing My Mind (6:15)
8. World On Fire (4:45)
9. Guitar Solo 2012 (2:17)
10. SKG (5:26)
11. Between Heaven And Hell (5:13)
12. Piano Solo (0:53)
13. Edge Of A Dream (4:24)
14. Mercenary Man (3:47)
15. Glorious (3:41)
16. Maniac (4:32
17. Falling To Pieces (5:02)
The Digital Download version of the release additionally includes the following 2 live-bonustracks:
18. Cold As Ice (4:18)
19. Tyranny (4:05)
FIREWIND @ European Festivals 2013:
09.08 2013 Derbyshire (UK) – Bloodstock Open Air http://www.bloodstock.uk.com
10.08.2013 Berlin (Germany) – DRK-Rocks Festival http://www.drk-rocks.de
15.08.2013 Dinkelsbühl (Germany) – Summer Breeze Open Air / http://www.summer-breeze.de
FIREWIND were recently featured in a comprehensive documentary on Germany’s ZDF.kultur TV channel about the inaugural edition of the Full Metal Cruise. The entire report can be streamed now HERE!
FIREWIND online:
http://www.firewind.gr
http://www.facebook.com/firewindofficial
http://www.myspace.com/firewind
http://twitter.com/firewindmusic
http://www.youtube.com/firetv
American heavy metallers SINISTER REALM have recently revealed more details on the band’s upcoming album, “World Of Evil” which will be released on worldwide on August 6th through Shadow Kingdom Records. The artwork and track list for the “World of Evil” can be seen below.
Yo can watch a video for the title track below:
“World Of Evil” track-listing:
1. Dark Angel of Fate
2. Bell Strikes Fear
3. World of Evil
4. The Ghosts of Nevermore
5. Prophets of War
6. The Forest of Souls
7. Cyber Villain
8. Four Black Witches
SINISTER REALM TOUR DATES 2013
13-03.05 Cafe’ 611 Frederick, MD USA
13-01-06 Cafe’ 611 Frederick, MD USA
13-27-07 The Gin Mill Northampton, PA. USA (featuring former Fate’s Warning guitarist Victor Arduini) Freedom’s Reign and Argus
13-12-10 We Rock
SINISTER REALM are:
Alex Kristof – vocals
John Gaffney – bass, guitar, background vocals
John Kantner – rhythm & lead guitar
John Risko – lead guitar
Chris Metzger – drums
VH1’s That Metal Show recently presented a show which showmen Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson debated what they think are the best comeback albums in hard rock and heavy metal history. They also asked the same questions from their viewers on VH1.com.
That programme made us at Metal Shock Finland think about this question; “What Was The Most Shocking Comeback Album In Heavy Metal History?” So we returned to our basement and asked our staff. Now we are pleased to announce the result. ACCEPT‘s “Blood Of The Nations” album is 100% Metal Shock Finland‘s “The Best Shocking Comeback Album” in the whole of heavy metal history.
Metal Shock Finland‘s Chief Editor, Mohsen Fayyazi commented:
“That shocking news, I still can remember it. “ACCEPT Is Back”, It was shocking enough to make me jump 1 metre high. I’m glad they did it and how awesome they did! Yeah that was bloody great shocking news.”
Senior Manager, Ali Blackdiamond stated the following:
“When I heard this album it literally blew me away! The power and energy of the band and the music is mind blowing, every song is brilliant! Then when I saw ACCEPT touring and playing the songs live, it was the icing on the cake, I loved every minute!”
“Blood Of The Nations” is the band’s first studio recording since 1996, featuring new vocalist Mark Tornillo, drummer Stefan Schwarzmann and also guitarist Herman Frank, since Balls To The Wall in 1983. The album was produced by the legendary Andy Sneap and released on August 20, 2010 via Nuclear Blast. “Blood Of The Nations” has been met with many positive reviews and it featured on many charts some of which are listed below
On 21 May 2010 their video for “Teutonic Terror” was number 5 on the worldwide video charts in all genres on MySpace. The video also topped the MySpace Global Metal Charts at Number 1.
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