Australian power trio CONTRIVE will release their debut album, "The Meaning Unseen", on September 5 via Shock Records. The CD was mixed by famed producer Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg. Nordström, who is known for delivering some amazing sounds from top metal acts such as DIMMU BORGIR, OPETH, ARCH ENEMY and THE HAUNTED, ...
Oakland, California's IMPALED have officially dropped off the upcoming tour with MORTICIAN "due to unprofessional booking practices." A statement on the matter from bassist Ross Sewage reads as folllows: "Boo... did I say tour? I think I spoke too soon. Basically, the booker has put off giving us tour dates for about two months now. ...
Sweden's MÖRK GRYNING have inked a deal with Black Lodge Records. The band is officially disbanded, but due to major pressure from fans they have decided to release a final album. MÖRK GRYNING are currently in the studio mixing a new self-titled CD for a late 2005 release. ...
icAyrshire.co.uk is reporting that BLACKFOOT were forced to pull the plug on their comeback concert in Glasgow on Sunday night (July 31) after residents complained about the noise. BLACKFOOT, who have toured with THE WHO and IRON MAIDEN, had reformed for a world tour and were to play their only Scottish date on the Renfrew ...
CANDLEMASS mainman Leif Edling has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that a CANDLEMASS European headlining tour is in the early stages of being booked for this fall. The month-long trek, which is tentatively scheduled to kick off October 5 an run through October 30, will also feature CATHEDRAL and GRAND MAGUS. So far only one date has ...
The following update has been posted at QUEENSRŸCHE's official web site: "As the recording of 'Operation: Mindcrime II' progresses, word from the studio is that [Michael] Wilton and [Mike] Stone are in the midst of laying down guitar tracks with vocals shortly thereafter. So far 18 songs have been completed. Not sure if all 18 ...
Canadian death metal band CESSATE is having a world-premier broadcast of their new album, "Shattered Hopes", on Wednesday, August 10 on www.radio306.com. The follow-up to the "Our Ungodly Descent" EP (2004) was recorded in May-June 2005 at Built Low Studios with producer Justin Bender and was mastered by Daxton Day at Nascency Studios ...
On Track Magazine recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH/DEMONS & WIZARDS guitarist Jon Schaffer. An excerpt from the chat follows: On Track Magazine: How are you doin' health-wise? Jon: "Well, I had another procedure this past November which is the third surgical procedure that I've had on my lower back in the ...
FoundryMusic.com recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: FoundryMusic.com: I don't know if it's a touchy subject or not, but I've heard, and I don't know if it's a fact or not, that John Bush was asked to participate in the reunion but ...
