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Unleashed - Hell's Unleashed Posted Saturday, August 3, 2002 by bkiser

Unleashed will release "Hell's Unleashed" on Aug. 6th through Century Media. Tracks are:
1) Don't Want To Be Born
2) Hell's Unleashed
3) Demoneater
4) Fly Raven Fly
5) Mrs. Minister
6) Joy In The Sun
7) Demons Rejoice
8) We'll Come For You
9) Triggerman
10) Dissection Leftovers
11) Peace, Piece By Piece
12) Burnt Alive
13) Your Head Is Mine
14) Made In Hell
This is Unleashed's first album since 1997's "Warrior" and features the traditional lin-up of Johnny on bass/vocals, Fredrik on lead guitar, Tomas on rhythm guitar, and Anders on drums. For more info go to http://www.unleashed.nu

Seven Witches recruit James Rivera Posted Saturday, August 3, 2002 by bkiser
Metalupdate.com has reported that Seven Witches has recruited James Rivera (Helstar/Destiny's End) as their new vocalist to replace departed member Wade Black.

Season Of Mist begins U.S. operations Posted Saturday, August 3, 2002 by bkiser
French extreme music label Season Of Mist have secured U.S. distribution through Caroline via the Music Cartel. The first two releases were Destroyer 666's "Cold Steel...For An Iron Age" and Penumbra's "The Last Bewitchment". In the upcoming months Seaos Of Mist plans releases from Necrophagia, The Crest, Meridian, Wurdulak, and Mayhem's side project Messerschmitt.

Forsaken - Arts Of Desolation Posted Thursday, July 25, 2002 by bkiser

The Forsaken have released their new album "Arts Of Desolation" on July 23rd. Tracks are:
1) Incubator
2) The Hatebreed
3) Cold Flesh Colony
4) Dethroned
5) Embeded Insanity
6) The Second Manifest
7) Injected Terror
8) Human Chapter X
9) Scars
10) Mental Degeneration
This Swedish band mixes "US death metal, thrash, and swedish death metal" on their new album. http://www.theforsaken.net/

Buckcherry split Posted Thursday, July 25, 2002 by bkiser
Hardradio has reported that following the departure of singer Joshua Todd Buckcherry have officially split up. We wish all the band members good luck in their future endeavors. http://www.hardradio.com

Steel Prophet part ways with vocalist Posted Thursday, July 25, 2002 by bkiser
Steel Prophet have parted ways with vocalist Rick Mythiasin only a couple of weeks before their new album "Unseen" is scheduled to be released in Europe. The new album is scheduled to be released on July 29th in Europe and Sept. 17th in the US. The band has cited "musical and personal differences". The band plans on continuing on after finding a new vocalist "as soon as possible". If your interested contact Jeff Keller Management at jpkeller7@earthlink.net, or P.O. Box 485, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, USA. http://www.metalprovider.com/steelprophet

Sinergy find new bassist Posted Thursday, July 25, 2002 by bkiser
Sinergy have found a new bass player, Melanie Sisneros. Melanie has been playing bass for over 11 years, has played in the bands New Eden and Raven Mad, and is a current member of The Iron Maidens (an all female Iron Maiden tribute band featuring 2 members of Phantom Blue). Kimberly and Melanie have known each other for over a year and have become good friends. http://www.sinergy.org

Nevermore cancel Warped Tour appearances Posted Thursday, July 25, 2002 by bkiser
Nevermore have had to cancel the planned Vans Warped Tour appearances because their label, Century Media, would not give any tour support to the band even after they originally worked to get them on the tour. http://www.nevermore.tv

Anthrax split with Sanctuary Posted Thursday, July 25, 2002 by bkiser
Hardradio is reporting that Anthrax have split with Sanctuary Records without releasing an album and are currently in talks with another label. This leaves the planned release of "We've Come For You All" in October in doubt. http://www.hardradio.com http://www.anthrax.com

Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force - Attack Posted Thursday, July 25, 2002 by bkiser
Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force will release "Attack" in Japan on Sept. 4th, European and US release dates have not been confirmed yet. Tracks are:
1) Razor Eater
2) Rise Up
3) Valley Of The Kings
4) Ship Of Fools
5) Attack
6) Baroque & Roll
7) Stronghold
8) Mad Dog
9) In The Name Of God
10) Freedom Isn't Free
11) Majestic Blue
12) Valhalla
13) Touch The Sky
14) Ironclad
15) Air
16) Nobody's Fool (Japanese Bonus Track)
You can find out more information at http://www.yngwie.org/

Trust Company - Lonely Position Of Neutral Posted Thursday, July 25, 2002 by bkiser

Riff heavy band Trust Company have released their major label debut "The Lonely Position Of Neutral" on Geffen Records July 23rd. Tracks are:
1) Downfall
2) Falling Apart
3) Hover
4) Running From Me
5) Slipping Away
6) Figure 8
7) The Fear
8) Deeper Into You
9) Drop To Zero
10) Finally
11) Take It All
The band lists Helmet as one of their key influences. Their album was originally produced by Jeff Blando (Slaughter/Saigon Kick) and Will Hunt (Tommy Lee/Skrape), but when the band signed to Geffen they were sent back to the studio with Don Gilmore (Linkin Park/Lit/Eve 6) and Andy Wallace (Nirvana/Rage Against The Machine). Check them out at http://www.trustcompanyband.com

ProgPower Europe 2002 Posted Monday, July 22, 2002 by bkiser

On Saturday Oct. 5th and Sunday Oct. 6th 2002 the 4th edition of ProgPower Europe will take place in Sjiwa Baarlo, The Netherlands. There will be 12 bands playing, 6 each day, as well as 2 cover-bands in the basement during the dinner break. The current line-up is
After Forever
Threshold
Theary In Practice
Heavens Cry
Ashes To Ashes
Everon
A.C.T.
Dead Soul Tribe
Sun Caged
Arabesque
Stonehenge
Divided Multitude
The Song Retains The Name (Led Zeppelin tribute)
If you're able to attend the price is only 40 euro/$40, this is a bargain for the amount of acts that are playing. You can find out more information about the festival as well as order tickets at http://www.progpower.com/pp_europe/index.htm

Warlord - Rising From The Ashes Posted Monday, July 22, 2002 by bkiser

Warlord have released "Rising From The Ashes" and it can be ordered directly from their website. Tracks are:
1) Battle Of The Living Dead
2) Enemy Mind
3) Invaders
4) Winds Of Thor
5) War In Heaven
6) My Name Is Man
7) Lucifer's Hammer
8) Sons Of A Dream
9) Achilles Revenge
The reviews have been very good. You can get more information and hear some samples at http://www.warlord.ws/

Urban Tale guitarist has surgery Posted Sunday, July 21, 2002 by bkiser
Urban Tale's guitarist Erkka Korhonen had surgery on his left arm June 10th. Erkka lost most of his had strength in January and although he gained some ability back a decision was made to have surgery in May. His elbow nerve (nervi ulnaris) had been scratched by one of his elbow bones so bad the nerve signals weren't being transferred to his hand. The neve is now secured so it won't rub over the bone anymore. He has gained 60% of his motion range back and performed in his first post-op gigs recently. http://www.urbantale.net

Billy Idol tour Posted Wednesday, July 17, 2002 by bkiser
You can check out the tour dates for the upcoming Billy Idol "Kiss The Skull Summer Tour" in our Tours section. Joining Billy again will be Steve Stevens on guitar. Derek Sherinian will also be playing. http://www.billyidol.com

Spiritual Beggars update Posted Monday, July 15, 2002 by bkiser
Spiritualbeggars will release their new album "On Fire" Sept. 30th. The new album is said to be "a serious HARD ROCK album featuring off the hook musical performances from the band - NO STONER BULLSHIT. Bet ready - or get burnt!" http://www.spiritualbeggars.com

Killswitch Engage replace vocalist Posted Monday, July 15, 2002 by bkiser
Due to vocal trouble and other personal issues Killswitch Engage and Jesse Leach have split. The band has found a replacement in Howard Jones (Blood Has Been Shed). They were impressed with Howard's vocal range and believe the band will be even better with him on the mic. http://www.killswitchengage.com/

Limbonic Art - The Ultimate Death Worship Posted Sunday, July 14, 2002 by bkiser

Symphonic Black Metal band Limbonic Art will release their new album "The Ultimate Death Worship" on Sept. 17th through Candlelight Records. Tracks are:
1) The Ultimate Death Worship
2) Suicide Commando
3) Purgatorial Agony
4) Towards The Oblivion Of Dreams
5) Last Rite For The Silent Darkstar
6) Interstellar Overdrive
7) From The Shades Of Hatred
8) Funeral Of Death
Limbonic Art consists of Daemon on vocals/guitars/nocturnal poetry and Morfeus on electronics/lead guitars/additional vocals. http://www.limbonic.com http://www.candlelightrecords.co.uk

Myrkskog - Superior Massacre Posted Sunday, July 14, 2002 by bkiser

European death metal band Myrkskog will release their sophomore effort "Superior Massacre" on Candlelight Records. Tracks are:
1) Domain Of The Superior
2) Detain The Skin
3) Trapped In Torment
4) Indisposable Deaths
5) Over The Gore
6) Blood Ejaculation
7) Utter Human Murder
8) Bleeding Wrists
"Superior Massacre" was recorded with Destructhor on guitar/vocals, Secthdamon on drms, and Demariel on bass. Release date is set for Sept. 17th. http://www.candlelightrecords.co.uk

Chavis Records update Posted Sunday, July 14, 2002 by bkiser
Chavis Records have signed a deal with 80's metal band Ivory Tower to release their debut album "Heart Of The City." They have also come into the posession of tapes from 80's glam band Pharoah and will be releasing their first release. http://www.chavisrecords.com/

Legacy - Legacy Posted Sunday, July 14, 2002 by bkiser

Los Angeles band Legacy have signed with Chavis Records to release their self-titled debut album. Tracks are:
1) Trouble Shooter
2) Underdog
3) Tool
4) Autumn Rising
5) Mission Of Mercy
6) Leave It Alone
7) 2.4.1
8) Can't Remember Love
9) My Last Sunrise
10) Astral Sundown
11) Thank You
Legacy was formed by Marten Andersson on bass (Lizzy Borden/Jonas Hansson Band) and Jonas Hansson on guitars (Jonas Hansson Band/Silver Mountain) with Chris Roseberry on vocals (Lost Breed) and Stephan Emig on drums (Los Angeles Music Academy/Joy Basu). http://www.legacylive.com/

Elsesphere - Blind Leading The Blind Posted Saturday, July 13, 2002 by bkiser

Elsesphere have released their debut album "Blind Leading The Blind" on Lucretia Records. Tracks are:
1) Intro (Mental)
2) Hole Inside My Head
3) Mastermind
4) Luna Sea
5) Andromeda Strain
6) Waging A War
7) Last Night On Earth
8) Seasons In Hell
9) Requeim For A Dream
The band also has parted with keyboardist Jocke and is seeking a replacement. Any interested who lives in or will relocate to Stockholm can email elsesphere@intromental.com. http://www.intromental.com/elsesphere/

Zakk Wylde website update Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bkiser
Zakk Wylde's website has been updated, check it out at http://www.zakkwylde.com (the HTML site isn't finished yet, but the Flash site is).

Helloween update? Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bkiser
Roland Grapow's website is reporting that is appears former Freedom Call member Sascha Gerstner is the new guitarist for Helloween. The news is unofficial and no confirmation has been posted on Helloween's website. http://www.truemetal.org/kaleidoscope/

Masterplan finish recording Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bkiser
Masterplan have finished recording their debut album and are currently looking for record deals in Asia, Europe, and America. They hope for a November release. The artwork and logo are not finished yet but will be soon. http://www.masterplan-band.cjb.net/

Edenbridge lose bass player Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bkiser
Kurt Bednarsky has decided to leave Edenbridge. He actually made the decision in December 2001 and the split seems to be amicable withe the band wishing him luck. No word on who will be taking Kurt's place on bass. http://www.edenbridge.org

White Skull - The Dark Age Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bkiser

White Skull have finished recording their new album "The Dark Age" and will release it Aug. 26th on Frontiers Records. The album will be released in two versions, one english and one spanish. Tracks are:
English version;
1) Penitenziagite (intro)
2) The Dark Age
3) Grand Inquisitor
4) Maid Of Orleans
5) New Crusade
6) The Edict
7) Voice From The Heaven
8) Devil's Woman
9) Torture
10) A New Handbook
11) Sentence Of Death
12) Them For The Innocents (instrumental)
13) Victim Of The Church (Japan bonus track)
Spanish version;
1) Penitenziagite (intro)
2) La Era Oscura
3) El Gran Inquisitor
4) La Virgen De Orleans
5) La Nueva Cruzada
6) El Decreto
7) Una Voz Del Cielo
8) Mujeres Del Diablo
9) Tortura
10) El Nuevo Manual
11) Sentencia De Muerte
12) Para Los Inocentes (instrumental)
This will be the debut of Gustavo "Gus" Gabarro on vocals. The album is a concept album about the inquisitions. http://users.libero.it/white_skull/

Virgil Donati update Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bkiser
Virgil Donati (Planet X, Ring Of Fire) has joined L.A. band Freak House (http://www.freakhouse.com). Also in Freak House are Robert Ferebee on vocals, Matt Clark on guitar, and Scott Thompson on bass & keyboards. Freak House has recently signed a deal with Reality Entertainment/Sony Music and has started working on their debut album. http://virgildonati.com

Deeds UK Tour Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bkiser
Deeds (formerly Dirty Deeds) are working on a UK tour and want fans to email them venues that would be suitable for them to play. Contact names, phone numbers, and/or email addresses would be helpful. Check them out at http://deeds.hmas.org or email them at realworld@maidenfans.com

220 Volt official website Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bkiser

220 Volt have got their official website open at http://www.220volt.nu. The site is still under construction so new content is being added regularly.

The End Records Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bkiser

I haven't recommended any online reseller before now but I thought The End Records deserve notice for a couple of reasons. The first is they are also a label and have a few exclusive distribution rights including Black Mark Records. The second reason is they are extremely competitive in price and for the time being also have free shipping within the US. Check them out at http://www.theendrecords.com

Tornado - Triumph Of The King Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bkiser

German progressive/true metal band Tornado have released their debut album "Triumph Of The King" on Angular Records. Tracks are:
1) Coming Of The King
2) We Must Revenge
3) Fight To Win
4) Black Swan Rider
5) The Wall
6) I Love Japan
7) Alone In The Dark (Midnight Prayer)
8) Whisper Of The Past
9) Heavey Metal Symphony: Eternal Myster + Epitaph
10) Triumph Of The King
The band is described as for fans of Iron Maiden, Manowar, Dio, Helloween, Gamma Ray, Running Wild, Steel Prophet, and Angra. For more info go to http://www.angular-records.com or http://www.geocities.com/tornadohard/

The Fallen - Front Toward Enemy Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bkiser

The Fallen have finished recording their power/death/trash metal album "Front Toward Enemy" at Blackie Lawless' Hollywood studio and will release it on Sept. 10th from Metal Blade Records. Tracks are:
1) Short Fuse
2) Front Toward Enemy
3) Killswitch
4) In Loathing
5) The Hopeless & The Frail
6) Blessings
7) Shifting Our Vision
8) What I Have Become
9) Keep Suffering
10) From Fragile To Strength
11) Eleven Years
Check them out at http://www.thefallen.net/ or http://www.metalblade.com/

Spock's Beard - Snow Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bkiser

Spock's Beard have finished work on their new album "Snow" which will be released Aug. 26th on Metal Blade Records. Tracks are:
CD 1
1) Made Alive/Overture
2) Stanger In A Strange Land
3) Long Time Suffering
4) Welcome To NYC
5) Love Beyond Words
6) I'm Sick
7) Devil's Got My Throat
8) Open Wide The Flood Gates
9) Open The Gates Part 2
10) Solitary Soul
11) Wind At My Back
CD 2
1) 2nd Overture
2) 4th Of July
3) I'm The Guy
4) Reflection
5) Carie
6) Looking For Answers
7) Freak Boy
8) All Is Vanity
9) I'm Dying
10) Freak Boy Part 2
11) Devil's Got My Throat Revisited
12) Snow's Night Out
13) Ladies And Gentleman Mr. Ryo Okumoto
14) I Will Go
15) Made Alive/Wind At My Back
Check them out at http://www.spocksbeard.com/

Hardline - II Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bkiser

Hardline have finished recording their new album "II" and will release it on Sept. 23rd. Tracks are:
1) Hold Me Down
2) Y
3) Paralyzed
4) Face The Night
5) Do Or Die
6) Hey Girl
7) Only A Night
8) Your Eyes
9) Weight
10) Way It Is, Way It Goes
11) This Gift
The 2002 line-up is Johnny Gioeli on vocals, Joe Gioeli on guitars, Josh Ramos on lead guitar, Bob Rock on drums, Michael T. Ross on keyboards, and Chris Maloney on bass. http://www.doubleeclipse.com/ http://www.frontiers.it/

Meduza release Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bkiser

Meduza have finally got a European release date of July 29th on Massacre Records. http://www.intromental.com/meduza/

Anguish - Symmetry Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bkiser

German progressive metal band Anguish will release their second album "Symmetry" from Massacre Records on July 29th. Tracks are:
1) N.E.W.
2) Symmetry
3) The Mirror
4) Dreaming
5) Moonlight
6) Chasing Times
7) Obsidian Lies
8) The Decision
9) Fear Of The Rain
You can check out the band and here some samples from this and their first album at http://www.anguish.de/

Twyster - Lunatic Siren Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bkiser

German melodic metal band Twyster will release their debut album "Lunatic Siren" from Massacre Records on July 29th. Tracks are:
1) May-Day
2) Mrs. Borden
3) Twyster
4) 50 Bloody Bucks
5) The Cloven Hoof
6) Valhalla
7) High Noon
8) Dark Destiny
9) Thunderland
10) Don't Break The Silence
11) The Sun Always Shines On TV
12) Two Wild Hearts
You can check them out at http://www.twyster.de/

Thunderstorm - Glory And Sadness Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bkiser
Doom metal band Thunerstorm have finished their new album "Glory And Sadness." Tracks are:
1) Reality
2) Witchunter Tales
3) Parallel Universe
4) Edge Of Insanity
5) Inside Me
6) Unchanging Words
7) Star Secret
8) Glory And Sadness
9) Electric Funeral (bonus track)
The bonus track is a Black Sabbath cover and will be available on the boxed and first editions of the new CD. http://www.thunderstormlair.de/

Stramonio - Mother Invention Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bkiser

Stramonio have released their new album "Mother Invention" for Fronteirs Records July 8th. Tracks are:
1) Desert Night
2) Appointement With Life
3) Snow Crystal
4) In My Eyes
5) Loose From A Dam
6) Antarctic Oasis
7) Here I Am
8) Time
9) Someone Like Me
The band plays a blend of progressive and neoclassic metal. Check them out at http://www.stramonio.com/

Exxplorer re-release Posted Monday, July 8, 2002 by bkiser
80's progressive power metal band Exxplorer are re-releasing their debut album "Symphonies Of Steel" on Underground Symphony. This release contains four new tracks recorded with new singer Jim Abbiati last year and is available in a limited edition digi-pack with leather case. http://www.exxplorer.com

Cryonic Temple - Chapter I Posted Monday, July 8, 2002 by bkiser

Cryonic Temple have released their debut album "Cryonic Temple" from Underground Symphony. Tracks are:
1) Heavy Metal Never Dies
2) Metal Brothers
3) Warsong
4) Gatekeeper
5) Rivers Of Pain
6) King Of Transylvania
7) Steel Against Steel
8) Mighty Warrior
9) Over And Over
10) Stronger Than Evil (Bonus Track)
The band consists of Johan Johansson on vocals, Esa "Freewheeler" Ahonen on guitars, Leif Collin on guitars, Janne Soderlund on keyboards, Jan J. Cederlund on bass, and Sebastian "Zeb O" Olsson on drums. The band has been compared to Nocturnal Rites, HammerFall, Edguy, and Stratovarius. You can check them out and hear some samples at http://www.cryonictemple.com/

Def Leppard - X cover Posted Monday, July 8, 2002 by bkiser

Def Leppard's "X" cover has been released.

Power Quest finish recording Posted Monday, July 8, 2002 by bkiser

English power metal band Power Quest have finished recording their debut album for Underground Symphony titled "Wings Of Forever." The album is being produced by Threshold's Karl Groom and should be released in October 2002. http://www.undergroundsymphony.com http://www.power-quest.co.uk

M.O.D. reunion Posted Monday, July 8, 2002 by bkiser
Bill Milano and original guitarist Tim McMurtrie have reformed M.O.D. and are set to go into the studio to record a new album tentatively titled "Murder Leage All-Stars".

Sharon Osbourne news Posted Monday, July 8, 2002 by bkiser
Sharon Osbourne has been diagnosed with a treatable from of cancer. She underwent surgery July 3rd and is expected to recover fully. Because of this the first two Ozzfest US tour dates (July 6th in Bristow, VA and July 7th in Pittsburgh, PA) have been postponed. http://www.ozzfest.com

Meshuggah update Posted Monday, July 8, 2002 by bkiser
Meshuggah have finished recording their new album "Nothing" and it's scheduled to be released Aug. 6th. The album will be released during their Ozzfest appearances but the band doesn't know if any of the new material will be played at the shows, they haven't had time to rehearse the new material. As soon as track listening and artwork is available I'll let you know. http://www.meshuggah.net

Kovenant studio webcam Posted Monday, July 8, 2002 by bkiser
Kovenant have started recording their new album at the Woodhouse Studio (http://www.woodhouse.de) in Germany. You can go their and check out the band on the web cams. The new album is scheduled to be titled "S.E.T.I." and released in Early 2003 in the US. http://listen.to/kovenant

Kataklysm finish recording "Shadows & Dust" Posted Sunday, July 7, 2002 by bkiser
Kataklysm have completed their new album "Shadows & Dust." Singer Maurizio Iacono says "Shadows & Dust is without a doubt the most impressive Kataklysm relese we've done..." As soon as a track listing and graphics are posted I'll let you know. http://www.kataklysm.net

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