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Ensiferum Announces South African Tour Dates

September 6, 2010 - 19:25
Finnish folk metallers Ensiferum have announced a short run of tour dates in South Africa this coming October. Support on the tour will come from Riddare Av Koden. The currently announced dates are as follows: 27/10 - Burn Nightclub, KZN 28/10 - Cool Runnings, Fourways, JHB 29/10 - Rumours Lounge, Palm Court, JHB 30/10 - Halloween Party - Bla... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Swashbuckle Uploads Third "Crime Always Pays..." Album Trailer

September 6, 2010 - 19:22
New Jersey based pirate metal act Swashbuckle has uploaded a third teaser online for the band's upcoming album "Crimes Always Pays...." The video clip can be viewed below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Abalam Streaming Song From Upcoming Album "They Eternal Sin"

September 6, 2010 - 19:21
Vocalist Bahn of U.K. black metal act Abalam has issued the following brief update about streaming a new song online: "Infernal Hails Brothers and Sisters of Darkness. We are most pleased to present for your aural displeasure 'Blood On The Cross' from the forthcoming sickness 'Thy Eternal Sin.' We are honored to have your continued support. Ave ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Crystalic Offering New Album "Persistence" As Free Download

September 6, 2010 - 19:17
Finland's Crystalic has checked in with the following announcement about offering the band's new album "Persistence" as a free download at this location: "Persistence... 'He conquers who endures' - Persius. So this is the way that music business works these days... We have patiently contacted record labels for over a year now and have not manage... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Nanochrist Posts Canadian Tour Blog

September 6, 2010 - 19:14
Nanochrist has posted a new tour blog online from the band's Canadian tour with Promonium Jesters. An excerpt from the blog follows: "Day 1 - Ottawa. Drive uneventful. Zaphod's - Small but enthusiastic crowd. Celleste sick. :( Katja moving to Wisconsin. :( Show offer for 4-day outdoor with fireworks and trebuchets. Need to find something to laun... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

The Exalted Writing New Material

September 6, 2010 - 19:10
Dutch metal act The Exalted has issued the following announcement about working on new material: "We're currently busy with writing new material again! We have 2 songs done musically. And we´re finishing up a third one! Expect some downtuned craziness from The Exalted! "The lyrics to these songs should still be written, but that shouldn´t be ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Diabulus In Musica Opening For Manowar On Spanish Tour Dates

September 6, 2010 - 19:07
Spain's Diabulus in Musica has checked in with the following brief update about opening for Manowar on three upcoming Spanish shows: "Hi all! We are excited to announce that we'll be playing with Manowar this weekend, opening the shows for their Spanish tour. These are the dates: Durango 10 September. Madrid 11 September. Barcelona 12 September.... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Just One Fix Cancels Upcoming South Island Tour Dates

September 6, 2010 - 19:04
New Zealand's Just One Fix has issued the following announcement about canceling upcoming shows: "With huge regret, we unfortunately will NOT be playing the South Island shows in November with Tainted (Nov 5 and 6) due to our drummer Marty's family commitments for that weekend. We sincerely apologize to you South Islanders - but we promise to be... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Iniquitous Signs To Pathologically Explicit Recordings

September 6, 2010 - 18:45
Pathologically Explicit Recordings has announced the signing of San Antonio, Texas death metal band Iniquitous, which features Mike Smith of Suffocation as well as members of Solstice and Sarcolytic. The band entered the studio earlier this year to record new material as well as re-record some old material for a split with Psychotic Realm. Check... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Unearthing The Metal Underground: The New Zealand Metal Scene Part 2

September 6, 2010 - 13:58
Each week in "Unearthing the Metal Underground," we'll be putting a few quality underground bands in the spotlight in an attempt to get the word out about them. Today I'm taking a look at some bands from my home country whom are centered around the growing doom/sludge/rock/drone scene in New Zealand. (You can check out some other previously unearth... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Interview with Zoltan Bathory of Five Finger Death Punch

September 6, 2010 - 07:23
Five Finger Death Punch is the rare heavy metal band that has had consistent radio success in the past few years. As heavy metal has trended toward the extreme recently, bands like Five Finger Death Punch are much rarer and they get put down more often by the troo metal fans as pale approximations of real metal. But Five Finger Death Punch guitaris... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Seventh Wonder Uploads "Alley Cat" Video To YouTube

September 6, 2010 - 03:37
Stockholm, Sweden progressive metallers Seventh Wonder have uploaded the first music video from their forthcoming third studio abum "The Great Escpae." The video is for the song "Alley Cat" and the was directed by Johan Larsson. "The Great Escape" is planned for release by the end of 2010 through Lion Music. You can view the video below: Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Empty Tremor Reveals Tracklisting For Upcoming Full Length

September 6, 2010 - 03:25
Italian progressive metallers Empty Tremor have revealed the tracklisting for their forthcoming studio album. The album, titled "Iridium," is planned for release in October through Italy's SG Records. "Iridium" will be the band's fourth studio album. "Iridium" tracklisting: 1. Breaking The Mirror 2. Run 3. Warm Embrace 4. Autumn Leaves 5. F... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Darkwater Posts New Album Artwork And Song Samples To Myspace

September 6, 2010 - 03:17
Swedish progressive metallers Darkwater have posted the cover art for their forthcoming studio album "Where Stories End" to their offficial myspace page. Darkwater will release their new album "Where Stories End" on November 12th in Europe through Ulterium Records and November 23rd in North America through Nightmare Records. The band have also uplo... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Seventh Wonder Reveals Tracklisting For Upcoming Studio Album

September 6, 2010 - 03:10
Stockholm, Sweden progressive metallers Seventh Wonder have revealed the tracklisting for their upcoming third studio album "The Great Escpae." "The Great Escape" is planned for release by the end of 2010 through Lion Music. "The Great Escape" tracklisting: 1. Wiseman (5:42) 2. Alley Cat (6:06) 3. The Angelmaker (8:29) 4. King of Whitewater ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Mind Key Parts Ways With Drummer, Looking For Replacement

September 6, 2010 - 03:03
Italian progressive hard rockers and Frontier Records artists Mind Key have announced the departure of drummer Andrea Stipa. The commented on the leaving of Andrea by saying: "It's always difficult to part from a friend, but for [the] band's sake maybe it's the best decision. We wanna thank Andrea for his musical contribution [to] Mind Key's gr... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Kings X To Release Three Disc Live Set In October

September 6, 2010 - 02:55
Springfield, Missouri progressive metallers Kings X have announced details surrounding the band's upcoming live concert DVD and double album. The sets, titled "Live Love in London," is set for release on October 26th, 2010 through Insideout Records. "Live Love in London" will be made available in three different formats including the standard two C... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Former White Zombie Bassist To Release Book In December

September 6, 2010 - 02:41
Book publisher Soft Skull Press has set a December 7th, 2010 street date for Sean Yseult's new book, "I'm In The Band." Sean Yseult is known for her work in alternative metal pioneers White Zombie alongside iconic hard rocker Rob Zombie. "I'm in the Band" documents eleven years of tour diaries, flyers, and personal photos and stories featuring Ian ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Killer In The Workplace Announces October U.S. Tour Dates

September 6, 2010 - 02:16
Killer In The Workplace, the new band featuring former members of Soulfly and Stuck Mojo, have just revealed a handful of concert dates set to take place across the United States during the month of October. The tour kicks off on the first of October in Orlando, Florida and runs until October 31st, 2010 ending in Atlanta. Killer In The Workplace... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Pathosray Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

September 6, 2010 - 02:00
Italian progressive metallers Pathosray have announced the departure of guitarist Alessio Vellis from the band's ranks due to "artistic differences." The band have announced the replacement for Alessio Vellis in fellow Italian shredder Antonio Petris. Antonio Petris commented by saying: "I am given this great opportunity to join a band like PATH... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com