Illinois-based Vikings thrashers THE HORDE have officially signed with Abyss Records for the follow-up for the release to 2011’s Thy Blackened Reign. Guitarist Tim Matthews comments, “The HORDE are thrilled to have signed with ABYSS Records. This is a match made in Valhalla as they will suit up in their armor and go to war with us as we ride into the flames of battle! We are currently working on our third album, which has the working title Destroyer… Slayer of Men. Some song titles are “Pray Hater”, “10,000 Strong” and “Firevurm”. Will be entering Mercenary Digital Studios in Zion, IL at some point this winter to record with Scott Creekmore.” THE...
Finnish black metal act CAVUS has started laying down the tracks for the follow-up to their debut full-length Fester and Putrefy. The yet untitled album will feature songs like “The Art of Blood Purging” and “Unholy Water” and is being recorded in the band’s own studio in Finland. “The band just purchased some rats and locusts to roam their premises to advance the vile surroundings of their studio,” says vocalist W. “The old wooden building is condemned to be demolished in the near future so it will be the last album CAVUS records at the place simply known as “The Lair.”
Welcome The First 10 Bands On Board 70000TONS OF METAL 2013! Are you ready for Round 3 of the original? Imagine starting the year in style: In January 2013, 40 Heavy Metal bands and 2,000 fans from all over the World will go once again to the Caribbean to take over the luxury cruise ship “Majesty of the Seas” for a 5 day and 4 night trip of a lifetime.
EYEHATEGOD, Louisiana’s favorite purveyors of hardcore, blues-based, unrepentant, post-amplificated dirge, will head to Europe this Summer to further spread their audio message of discontent. The caravan of decadence and debauchery begins July 20 at Serengeti Festival 2012 in Stukenbrock, Germany and will pillage its way through 19 cities, leaving in its wake nothing but broken glass and hurt feelings.
Mimoco, makers of the MIMOBOT® line of designer USB flash drives and MIMOMICRO™ card readers, is announcing the release of Star Wars MIMOBOT Series 8 featuring iconic characters from Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. The eighth series in the Star Wars MIMOBOT collection includes Jabba the Hutt, Slave Leia, Jedi Luke, Admiral Ackbar, and Biker Scout – a joint 2012 San Diego Comic-Con and Star Wars Celebration VI exclusive – all sporting classic stylized MIMOBOT designs.
From their official website www.linkinpark.com LINKIN PARK’s fifth studio album, LIVING THINGS (Machine Shop Recordings / Warner Bros) is out today and available on iTunes. Fans that purchase LIVING THINGS today on www.linkinpark.com will get a special bonus ‘Remix Subscription’ and receive one remix a month from the album for the rest of the year.
All That Remains (ATR) has completed tracking on its forthcoming new studio album with mixing now underway. The new album, to be titled A War You Can Not Win is expected for release in September 2012 via Razor & Tie /Prosthetic. A War You Can Not Win sees ATR reunited with longtime producer Adam D (The Devil Wears Prada, As I Lay Dying, Killswitch Engage). The record is the culmination of an intense writing period for the group that began shortly after their 18-month tour in support of For We Are Many.