OPETH Mainman MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'We Still Mean Business'

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OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt has issued the following update:

"'The Roundhouse Tapes' is coming along nicely, both the CD version and the DVD. We're working on the artwork right now and as usual it takes time. I think the CD is supposed to be out in October sometime and the DVD early next year as far as I know. I hope it's going to be worth the wait.

"Writing is coming along nicely. I have around five tracks ready, or semi-ready. I think it sounds darker than ever before (not saying this to 'sell' the record, I think it really is darker) and more versatile. I have a new ProTools rig that I use to record my demos and it really helped. Everything's faster whereas before it was literally impossible for me to demo entire songs. I have loads of material that I have yet to demo and I've also gotten stuff from Per [Wiberg, keyboards], Mendez [Martin Mendez, bass] and Fredrik [Åkesson, guitar].

"At this point I know that it's going to be a very good record, at least for my taste. There's a sense of confidence in me that I've never really felt before, and I have no idea where it's coming from. I might confuse 'confidence' with 'inspiration' but basically everytime I sit down and play, I come up with something.

"The plan for us at this point is to start rehearsing in October and record in Novemeber. We haven't talked about producers yet, I'm not sure what I want to do. I've talked with Steven Wilson [PORCUPINE TREE] but we'll see. We might do it on our own as we did the last time. We are going back into Fascination Street [in Örebro, Sweden] that's for sure...great studio! Everyone in the band is pretty psyched about this. We feel a little bit like 'underdogs' with everything that's happened, yet I hope the quality of the music will clear all doubts. We still mean business..."

As previously reported, OPETH's "The Roundhouse Tapes" will be released as a high-definition-filmed DVD in early 2008. This will also feature lots of fan interviews, band interviews, soundcheck footage and live photos, along with exclusive menu music written by mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt and keyboardist Per Wiberg.

The cover artwork for OPETH's upcoming "The Roundhouse Tapes" double CD has been posted at this location. Due on October 22 via Peaceville, "'The Roundhouse Tapes' contains a captivating OPETH performance from the Camden Roundhouse, London, UK, on November 9, 2006, and sees the band in scintillating form churning out a selection of classics from their illustrious career," according to a press release. "You know what to expect from OPETH: unrivalled composition; seamless progressive dynamics and boundless atmosphere from the mellow to the incredibly heavy, all sealed with the unmistakable vocal presence of mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt."

Commented Åkerfeldt: "The Roundhouse concert will always be a very memorable gig for us for many reasons, but most importantly it caught the band at the peak of the 'Ghost Reveries' tour. I must say we're quite tight after 18 odd months on the road supporting the record. I'm extremely pleased we got it documented and I hope it will please our beloved fans as well. As an extra bonus we've decided to collaborate with one of our past labels for this release, the legendary Peaceville Records. Here's a toast to Hammy and Lisa for helping us back in the day as well as to the new team for preserving this pleasurable memory for today's music lovers as well as for generations to come."

"The Roundhouse Tapes" tracklisting:

CD1:

01. When
02. Ghost Of Perdition
03. Under The Weeping Moon
04. Bleak
05. Face Of Melinda
06. The Night And The Silent Water

CD2:

01. Windowpane
02. Blackwater Park
03. Demon of the Fall

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STATIC-X Video Interview Available

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A three-minute video interview with STATIC-X conducted by Bryan Kehoe of Dunlop TV on the Ozzfest 2007 tour can be viewed below.

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CRAYDAWN: 'Earth, Wind And Whatever' Promo CD

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Finnish melodic metal band CRAYDAWN — which was formed in 1997 by guitarist Antti Wirman (brother of CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman) — has made its 10-song promotional CD, "Earth, Wind and Whatever", available for free download via its official web site. The CD, which was recorded at Sound Supreme studio, features the following track listing:

01. Downer
02. Sad Gun
03. Hell Or High Water
04. Earth, Wind And Whatever
05. Heaven For Sale
06. W.A.R.
07. Eat You Slowly
08. Cease To Believe
09. Drop Dead Twisted
10. Illusion

CRAYDAWN is currently unsigned.

The band's current lineup is:

Mikko Sepponen (drums)
Antti Laitinen (guitar)
Antti Wirman (guitar)
Janne Katalkin (bass)
Jukka Salo (vocals)

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HATEBREED Video Interview Available

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A two-and-a-half-minute video interview with HATEBREED conducted by Bryan Kehoe of Dunlop TV on the Ozzfest 2007 tour can be viewed below.

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HATEBREED Video Interview Available

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A two-and-a-half-minute video interview with HATEBREED conducted by Bryan Kehoe of Dunlop TV on the Ozzfest 2007 tour can be viewed below.

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LAMB OF GOD: New Video Interview With MARK MORTON

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A four-minute video interview with LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton conducted by Bryan Kehoe of Dunlop TV on the Ozzfest 2007 tour can be viewed below.

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Trent Reznor vs Billy Corgan

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Nine Inch Nails mainman slams Smashing Pumpkins mainman

NINE INCH NAILS frontman Trent Reznor slammed the reactivated SMASHING PUMPKINS on Friday (August 24), just hours before his group played directly before the PUMPKINS at the Leeds portion of the U.K.'s Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds festivals. Reznor took issue with PUMPKINS founder Billy Corgan not reuniting the band's original lineup, saying, "I was never a big SMASHING PUMPKINS fan back when they were the PUMPKINS, not to shit on Billy or anything but I don't hear anything that would make me want to care. I think trying to resurrect the name SMASHING PUMPKINS... it's all a bit corporate for me."

NINE INCH NAILS was also scheduled to appear right before the PUMPKINS on Sunday night (August 26) at the Reading portion of the event.



Reznor also said that he wasn't impressed with the festival's overall lineup, adding, "I heard the lineup for another day and that sounded a lot better than the lineup on the day we are playing, so I doubt you will see me on the side of the stage for FALL OUT BOY!"

NINE INCH NAILS is touring in support of its latest record, "Year Zero", while the new PUMPKINS are promoting "Zeitgeist", the first collection of all-new material under the band's name since 2000.

Aside from Corgan, drummer Jimmy Chamberlin is the only original member of the PUMPKINS performing with the group.

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New Heaven And Hell live DVD preview

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Four preview clips from HEAVEN AND HELL's newly released "Live At Radio City Music Hall" DVD are available for viewing at the Clear Channel Music web site. Check out the songs "Falling Off the Edge Of the World", "Shadow Of The Wind", "Die Young" and "Heaven and Hell" at this location.

Fans lucky enough to score tickets to HEAVEN AND HELL's Radio City Music Hall performance on March 30 — the concert sold out in a matter of minutes — were fortunate witnesses to the glorious return of Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice. Onstage in the U.S. for the first time in 15 years, the group let loose an onslaught of iconic metal spotlighting Dio's memorable tenure with BLACK SABBATH.

"Live From Radio City Music Hall" captures the band bashing its way through some of the Dio era's best including "Mob Rules", "Die Young", "Neon Knights", "Children Of The Sea" and an epic 15-minute-plus version of "Heaven And Hell". The quartet also performed a pair of new songs — the hit single "The Devil Cried" and "Shadow Of The Wind". Both songs debuted earlier this year on "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years" (Rhino/Warner Bros. Records), the first comprehensive introduction to the Dio era's legacy. The DVD includes the entire show shot in breathtaking HD as well as a tour documentary and other bonus footage.

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Watch 'Welcome To The Jungle' video from Japan

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A 90-second video clip of GUNS N' ROSES performing its classic track "Welcome to the Jungle" on July 14, 2007 at at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan has surfaced on YouTube. Click here to watch it.

As previously reported, GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose will appear on the new solo album from former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach.



"Angel Down", Bach's first solo disc in eight years, will be released November 20 through Merovingian Music, Ltd. and Bach's company Get Off My Bach Productions.

Rose will appear on three tracks, the lead single "(Love Is) A Bitchslap", a cover of AEROSMITH's "Back in the Saddle" and the track "Stuck Inside".

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Prong is back

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PRONG returns this October 2, 2007 with a new album and a renewed attitude, aptly reflected in the record's title, "Power of the Damager".

The hard-hitting record — the band's first studio release since 2003's "Scorpio Rising" — is easily PRONG's finest. "Power of the Damager" maintains the razor-sharp signature riffs band founder Tommy Victor has perfected over the last 20 years while harkening back to the rawness of PRONG's pioneering years as industrial metal's native son. Most notable is the record's in-your-face production, which came courtesy of Victor himself. "It's no frills," said Victor. "There's two loud crunchy stereo guitars, rumbling growling bass, and real slamming natural drums. I kept any vocal effects to a minimum. We felt that if the vocal couldn't hold its own dry and decipherable, it probably wasn't any good."



Joining Victor in the PRONG trio is bassist Monte Pittman, a PRONG veteran who does double-duty as tour guitarist for none other than MADONNA, and drummer Aaron Rossi. Though PRONG has made a career of changing with each release, the common thread in each is reality, and that carries through on "Power of the Damager".

"Everything is to the point," Victor said. "There are no disguises. It's all about experience. It's about relating to what others feel and what they may be concerned about. I think people will relate to the themes encrypted on this record do, even if they are guarded and don't let them surface. A lot of the record is about denial and how we come to grips with it. I know people, if they get honest, will relate."

The mammoth record weighs in with a dozen tracks, highlighted by the title track, which Victor began writing during a crazed, manic night alone in PRONG's rehearsal space. "I was trying to review and write riffs, but I was too preoccupied," said Victor. "I was all bottled up, experiencing a good amount of pain, anxiety, fear, and general disgust about everything." He quickly scrawled a lyric on a nearby used envelope and shoved it in his pocket, carrying it around for days. "Even though it had a self destructive, violent, and nihilistic theme, I felt philosophical, accepting, and maybe even spiritual about the state of mind I was in," he said. "I knew it was good. I threw the riffs I was reviewing on that dark night up on my computer put it to a 203bpm click track, did some programming for the demo, screamed the lyric over it, and it all fit perfectly. From all that negative crap in me came something really cool that I enjoyed doing and helped me get through. It had to be the title track."

"Power of the Damager" is PRONG's first release for MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen's 13th Planet Records, a relationship that was kindled while Victor played with Jourgensen in MINISTRY.

"Tommy is En Fuego!" said Jourgensen. "I love this guy! We're like two grumpy been-there-done-that bastards, but when it comes to songwriting, performing, Tommy is the shit. Not only do I love working in the studio and touring with the guy on MINISTRY, I'm totally honored and proud to have PRONG on the 13th Planet roster. 'Power of the Damager' is top-notch PRONG at its very best. Way to kick ass, Tommy. Good job."

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Flowing Tears - Live Album In October; New Label

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The semiacoustic live album will be entitled "Invanity - Live in Berlin", and will be released in October. The album features the show at Passionskirche Berlin, and as a bonus we have just been in studio to record a coverversion of Nick Cave's "The Weeping Song," which we did together with Tiamat´s Johan Edlund on vocals. More details about the album will follow soon, as well as a preview of the artwork.

The album will be our first release for our new label, Ascendance Records, a newly founded U.K. based company.

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Kataklysm - Entered Studio Last Week

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The band entered the studio last week with producer and guitarist J-f Dagenais, - drummer Max Duhamel will be first laying down the drum work for "Prevail" - The recording process will last five weeks (hopefully) with vocalist Maurizio Iacono schedualed to record his vocals in September.

Maurizio's comments:
" The album is done and ready to go, although it was a breeze to write this album as things came so naturally, on the lyrics end, I worked the hardest i have in years making sure everything is where it should be,at times it was real difficult but the end result will speak for itself, Im truely convinced this album will take no prisoners, as you know we dont repeat the same record twice, this album stands on a league of its own..and im not saying its our best album, because only the fans have the right to say wether it is or not, all im saying is I listen to the songs and I wanna punch the fucking wall, that means we are on to something good."

Kataklysm has also hired the services of Producer Jason Suecof (Chimaira / Trivium / The Black Dahlia Murder) to mix the album in early January 2008, "Prevail" will also feature some guest appearances to be announced at a later date.

The highly anticipated album is scheduled for a worldwide release date of May 23rd 2008 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Stay tuned as the band will release a few touring announcements very soon...

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Helloween - New Album Cover Artwork Revealed

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The following update has been posted on Helloween's official MySpace page:

"Ok everyone, here it is, the album gambling with the devil. Here is the cover anyway as David just posted it not too long ago on the official website. Obviously August 24th comes in Germany before it comes to America so I am posting this about 12:30 my time here in Cleveland. Oh and all of you who feared that this would be the crappy imposter cover posted all over the internet can put your fears to rest. Thic cover is a hell of a lot better!

Here it is guys and gals! Let me know what you all think!
Leave your comments on the blog! The cover looks fucking awesome! I will have a tracklisting for all of you as soon as I have the information. The tentative release date is October 31st 2007."

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Dark Fortress - Found New Vocalist

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German Black Metal band Dark Fortress completed their line up again with a new vocalist. A statement on the band's MySpace blog goes as follows:

"After receiving various applications we finally decided to recruit Morean of progressive death/thrashers Noneuclid as our new vocalist. Morean already appeared on "Séance" as the composer of the piece 'Incide' and the arranger of the string section used in the song 'While They Sleep'. Our decision is based on his immense musical and vocal abilities, his personage and dedication to extreme and dark music. He will be responsible for the lyrical concept of the forthcoming album, which will be completely finished by the end of October. Expect a world-wide release via Century Media Records in early 2008, followed by increased live activities."

Dark Fortress' previous vocalist Matthias "Azathoth" Jell left in May, leaving guitarist Asvargr as the only original member.

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Machine Head’s Adam Duce Breaks Leg; Will Miss US Tour

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In an unfortunate turn of events, Machine Head bassist Adam Duce will miss this Fall's highly-anticipated Black Tyranny Tour in the U.S. due to a broken leg suffered while dirt biking in Redding, CA. Initially thought to be nothing more than a bad sprain, x-rays later confirmed the break, which required surgery to attach a steel plate and two screws to the broken bone.

A disappointed Duce laments, "It sucks to be in this position, because we have such a killer tour set up for the end of the summer and now we'll have to find a replacement for me. I've never missed one show that this band has ever played up to this point and I never thought I would see the day when Machine Head would be playing and I wouldn't be on stage."

The band are currently rehearsing with temporary bassist candidates and are in the final stages of selecting Duce's replacement, the details of which will be announced as soon as they are determined. All Black Tyranny dates in the U.S. will go on as scheduled, and Duce will be returning for the Australian and European legs of The Black Crusade Tour, beginning with the band's Loudpark date in Japan.

“Black Crusade” tour dates:
9.7.07, House of Blues, Anaheim, CA
9.8.07, Jillian’s, Las Vegas, NV
9.9.07, Soma, San Diego, CA
9.11.07, House of Blues, Tuscon, AZ
9.13.07, House of Blues, Dallas, TX
9.14.07, Meridian, Houston, TX
9.15.07, House of Blues, New Orleans, LA
9.17, 07, House of Blues, Lake Buena Vista, FL
9.19.07, Masquerade, Atlanta, GA
9.21.07, Palladium, Worchester, MA
9.22.07, Nokia Theater, New York, NY
9.23.07, Sonar, Baltimore, MD
9.24.07, Norva, Norfolk, VA
9.26, 07, Trocadero, Philadelphia, PA
9.27.07, Evolution, Buffalo, PA
9.28.07, Opera House, Toronto, ON
9.29.07, The Medley, Montreal, QUE
10.1.07, House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
10.2.07, House of Blues, Chicago, IL
10.3.07, First Ave, Minneapolis, MN
10.5.07, Harpos, Detroit, MI
10.6.07, Orbit Room, Grand Rapids, MI
10.7.07, Pops, St. Louis, MO
10.9.07, Gothic Theater, Englewood, CA
10.10.07, Sunshine Theater, Albuquerque, NM
10.12.07, The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
10.13.07, Avalon, Hollywood, CA

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Halford Announces Distribution Deal

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Rob Halford and Metal God Entertainment are pleased to announce its new United States film and music distributor 'Super D Independent Distribution' of Irvine, California. 'Halford Metal God Essentials - Volume 1' is Super D's first NEW Halford title set to debut September 11, 2007.

Halford Metal God Essentials - Volume 1 features thirteen (13) dynamic Heavy Metal tracks from Rob Halford's Fight and Halford solo releases. The Halford band's first new songs in more than four years 'Forgotten Generation' and 'Drop Out' are also featured; as is an exclusive 2007 remix from Fight Co-Producer Attie Bauw 'Hypocrisy U.S. Remix.'

Super D is the only worldwide one-stop distributor of CD music and DVD movie titles servicing 24+ countries. Super D's U.S. Release of Halford Metal God Essentials - Volume 1 includes a full-color twenty (20) page expanded booklet and Bonus Metal God DVD featuring eight (8) Halford promotional videos in a double-jewel case. A Limited and Numbered Edition, with enhanced 8-panel digi pak, including an original Rob Halford autograph will be available for a very short period (Edition: 5,000).

'Super D Independent Distribution grew its core business distributing a lot of Metal music,' adds Rob Halford. 'I am looking forward to re-connecting and meeting many of Super D's accounts. This relationship brings a new and powerful U.S. partner to Metal God Entertainment's new film and music releases being produced for the global Rock and Metal audiences. Collectively, the relationship will bring Super D and I closer to my retail consumers throughout the U.S., and that has been one of the most important elements of my search given the many changes seen at the retail-level.'

Fall 2007 Metal God Entertainment and Super D will debut 'Fight War Of Words - The Film' a 5.1 documentary and concert DVD of Rob Halford's decision to depart Metal Legends Judas Priest in 1992, and embark upon an ambitious and un-equaled solo career. Release configurations include a Bonus CD: 'War Of Words - Remixed / Remastered 2007.' More info coming in October 2007!

Visit these sites for more insight on Super D Independent Distribution and The Metal God's merchandise, digital music and film downloads:

Rob Halford.com

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Vader - Reveal DVD Details

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The following update was posted on Metal Mind's official website:

"Vader will release their third DVD in October. The DVD entitled "...And Blood Was Shed In Warsaw" will feature the footage from the band's fantastic concert at Stodola Club in February 2007, which was the final stop of the tour promoting their latest album "Impressions in Blood". The show was filmed with 7 cameras so you can expect a truly amazing recording with great lights and dynamic shots - over 80 min. of brutal, fast, uncompromising death metal!! As a special surprise for the fans, the concert featured also a guest appearance of Orion: a member of two other great Polish metal acts: Vesania & Behemoth.

The DVD is scheduled for release on 15th October in Europe and on 5th November in USA (via MVD) and will also include: fully animated menu, band bio, discography, interview with Peter, brand new video clip "Sword of the Witcher" (taken from the forthcoming RPG game "The Witcher"), desktop images, photo gallery, weblinks, and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound.
"And Blood Was Shed In Warsaw" DVD will be also available in a special DVD+CD limited swing case edition! It's a must have for fans of good quality metal music!

Vader was the first death metal band from behind the Iron Curtain to succeed on the world's most important music markets. Their "Morbid Reich" demo from 1990 is considered the best selling demo tape in the history of death metal. In their career, Vader did a great number of tours, made lots of festival appearances and played gigs with top metal bands such as Bolt Thrower, Deicide, Metallica, Krisiun, Malevolent Creation, Slayer, Samael, Anathema, Testament, Marduk, Cannibal Corpse, Six Feet Under, Vital Remains, and Kreator, to mention only a few… Year 2008 marks the 25th anniversary of Vader's existence."

"And Blood Was Shed In Warsaw" tracklisting: (cover artwork)

01. Intro
02. ShadowFear
03. Sothis
04. Helleluyah!!! (God Is Dead)
05. Warlords
06. Silent Empire
07. Blood Of Kingu
08. Intro: Out
09. Out Of The Deep
10. Carnal
11. Dark Age
12. Black To The Blind
13. Intro: Para Bellum
14. This Is The War
15. Lead Us
16. What Colour Is Your Blood
17. Epitaph
18. Cold Demons
19. Predator
20. Wings
21. Wyrocznia (feat. Orion)

Bonus video:
Interview with Peter
Video clip "Sword of the Witcher"
Other features tbc

Also includes:
Photo gallery
Desktop images
Biography
Discography
Weblinks
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

CD (only available in limited swing case edition!):

01. Intro
02. ShadowFear
03. Sothis
04. Helleluyah!!! (God Is Dead)
05. Warlords
06. Silent Empire
07. Blood Of Kingu
08. Intro: Out
09. Out Of The Deep
10. Carnal
11. Dark Age
12. Black To The Blind
13. Intro: Para Bellum
14. This Is the War
15. Lead Us
16. What Colour Is Your Blood
17. Epitaph
18. Cold Demons
19. Predator
20. Wings
21. Wyrocznia (feat. Orion)

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Illdisposed - Sign With AFM Records

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Danish Extreme Metal act Illdisposed have signed with AFM Records. The official press release goes as follows:

"There are band who come out and play, and there are bands who just simply rock and kick every ass! Illdisposed are maybe the coolest and most sick rockstars on earth - but they just simply rule! Since their debut album "Four Depressive Seasons" in 1993 the band did nine killer albums including their current Roadrunner release "Burn Me Wicked".

Finally Illdisposed have signed a new deal with AFM Records, who set up the release date for their 10th strike on March, 28th 2008.

Guitar player Jakob Batten comments: "I am happy to announce that we have signed a new worldwide record deal with AFM Records. This will be the beginning of a new chapter in the illdisbook and we're looking forward to work with these guys. It's time for being a priority now. For some years our albums have been limited to Europe and a few other territories - now it's time for the whole world to be able to buy our albums at their local album pusher again. The new album will contain 12 songs of groovy brutality."

At this point the band is in middle of the songwriting process, and it is obvious that we can expect something really big!"

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Anathema - Tour With Porcupine Tree & News About The New Album

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Guitarist Daniel "Danny" Cavanagh has posted the following update on the official Anathema website:


Porcupine Tree have kindly asked Anathema to support them on their full European tour in the autumn... This tour is still in the planning stage and will cover alot of territories.

Anathema have decided that - rather than rushing into the studio to finish the album in time for the tour, (and not being able to work with the producer we would like) - it will actually benefit the band and the new album to play the new songs live before recording them.

So you can expect to hear songs like 'Angels Walk Among Us', 'Paradigm Shift', 'Hindsight', 'Get Off, Get Out' 'Lightning Song', 'One Day', 'Summernight Horizon', 'Further', 'A Simple Mistake' and others on the tour with PT...

Our new american manager is helping to put everything in place for us to record and release this ambitious music. He is negotiating deals in the USA and advising us on our best way to go. The response from record companies has been very positive. We intend to record approximately 85 minutes of music for this album and at least 14 songs. The idea AT THE MOMENT is to release a double album called simply..

'Paradigm Shift'

Again this is not confirmed, PLANS CAN CHANGE.

A double album WILL NOT mean it will be a huge, overbearing, very long album... It may only be two groups of seven songs, split over two CD's in order to be easily digested by the listener. It definately will not be a self indulgent album and it's not a 'concept album'. Themes of life, healing and unity will run through some of the songs...

The recent shows we have played this year have been great. We had some great nights, some great audiences and great laughs. Thanks for everyone who helped make it happen. Special thanks must go out to Derek and Alx at the agency, Mick Reed, Milly Evans, Raymond, Ian, Loz, Ozzy and Hans for making it all work. We have loved playing. We look forward very much to introducing this intense, passionate new music to the public on tour with porcupine tree. We then look forward to recording what i personally think will be a wonderful record after the tour. It is the first album we have made that will be truly complete. It will change lives. Hopefully beginning with ours.

Wishing you all the best.

Danny.

PS: A full tour of TURKEY has been confirmed for october. Dates will be online very soon..


This news leads to the conclusion that "Paradigm Shift" will probably not be released before 2008 since that Porcupine Tree's European tour will end in December…

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Heavy Metal In Baghdad

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Acrassicauda, Iraq's only heavy metal band and stars of the forthcoming Heavy Metal In Baghdad documentary, are under fire. According to TheDeciblog.com, the group, also known as the Black Scorpion Of Baghdad, have been forced to move after receiving some very serious threats. Thus the folks at VBS.TV, the network that ran the Heavy Metal In Baghdad series, are asking for help in preparing metal-centric care packages (CDs, tapes, shirts, magazines) for the group. All international goodies must be submitted by August 25.

Heavy Metal In Baghad, a full-length documentary expanded from the previously aired series of the same title, will be premiering as an official selection at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival.

Trailer to this film you can see here:
http://www.heavymetalinbaghdad.com/

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