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14/07
EXMORTEM After more than 15 years as the driving force in the Danish death metal band Exmortem, guitarist Martin Thim has decided that it's time to focus on new adventures and has put the group to rest. Exmortem has been one of the leading acts in the Danish metal scene for many years and set the bar high with albums like Berzerker Legions and its latest effort, 2008's Funeral Phantoms. Commented Thim: "Our last album, Funeral Phantoms, is also viewed as the band's absolutely best release and we are proud to leave on the top of our career. "With Funeral Phantoms we reached what we have always aimed for, so now it's time for something new. I'm also extremely proud to look back and be able to say that we never repeated ourselves; each album has its own sound and atmosphere, no album is alike. That is very satisfying as an artist!! "So why stop now? "The motivation is simply not there anymore and I would never try and force something just to keep going and I've never found it especially interesting to repeat myself. "Anyway, I've always been an entrepreneur and fiery soul, so life is simply too short to just focus on one thing; there is new territory to be discovered and I need to make new music. So this is the end of one thing and the beginning of something new, whatever that will be. 10/07 ABSCESS
Commented Reifert: "The reason for the breakup is that Clint Bower has left the band for personal reasons and out of respect to him and to all who have supported us for these 16 years, we have decided to call it a day. Without Clint Bower, there can be no Abscess so we won't even try to cheat anyone with something that is not the real thing. Dawn of Inhumanity has become our final statement and we feel that it is the perfect way to close the Abscess chapter since we must do so". Reifert adds, "The other side of this statement is to announce that Autopsy is officially active again. With the line-up of Eric Cutler and Danny Coralles on guitars, Chris Reifert on drums/vocals and Joe Trevisano on bass, Autopsy is now the full-time focus. Longtime friend and bassist Dan Lilker has performed with Autopsy at Maryland Deathfest VIII and will also do so at the upcoming Party.San and Hole In The Sky festivals in August of this year before Joe Trevisano takes over full-time on bass. A new Autopsy EP and full-length album are in the works and will be released on Peaceville Records, along with an upcoming documentary DVD. Also in the works is a new official Autopsy website, so keep your eyes open for that. Any other Autopsy sites or pages out there are fan sites and not run by the band. 27/06 CEASE OF BREEDING Cease Of Breeding, the brutal death metal band from Thessaloniki, Greece will be releasing their debut album Sounds of Disembowelment via Amputated Vein Records from Japan. The label has put out music by bands like All Shall Perish, Bloodboil, Cephalotripsy,Goratory and many others. The release date is August 2nd 2010. Sounds of Disembowelment contains 8 tracks of brutal death metal in the vein of Severe Torture, Gorgasm , Immolation and Cannibal Corpse. The production was done by Stelios Koslidis and it's said to be huge, brutal, but at the same time, clear. The artwork was made by the Spanish artist Juanjo Castellano, who previously has worked for Vomitory among others. You can visit the bands official MySpace page to hear the two songs "Death to All and All to Death" and "Proud to be a Mass Murderer". Both tracks come off Sounds of Disembowelment. Cease Of Breeding was formed in August 2003 and has released two demos and one MCD so far. That band has also played many shows all over Greece. 07/04 DRUGS OF FAITH Virginia's Drugs Of Faith will enter Developing Nations studio in Baltimore, Maryland with Kevin Bernsten [of grindcore band Triac] at the helm to begin recording its full-length debut for a late 2010 release via Selfmadegod Records. According to a press release, the as-yet-untitled CD "will feature the grind 'n' roll sound the group is known for, as well as lyrics covering social and political subjects they continue to feel strongly about." This will be the first recording for Drugs Of Faith since its turned in its tracks to Relapse Records for This Comp Kills Fascists Vol. 2. Drugs Of Faith's self-titled mini-album was released in 2007. For more information, visit drugsoffaith.com. 07/04 SPASMODIC Swedish death metallers Spasmodic have inked a deal with Emrinc. The band's new four-track EP will be released later this year. The CD will be based on songs from Spasmodic's 2009 self-released demo "Carve Perfection", and it will be mixed and mastered by Lawrence Mackrory. The track listing is as follows: 01. Carve Perfection 02. Cutting Room 03. Snip Snip Sweetheart 04. Self Starvation Spasmodic is: Vocals - Alexander Högbom Guitar - Johan Haglund Guitar - Johan Kvastegård Bass - Tommy Haglund Drums - Jimmy Holmgren 07/04 MORBID ANGEL Florida-based death metal veterans Morbid Angel have issued the following update: "World Management and Morbid Angelwould like to let the fans know that rumors about Pedro 'Pete' Sandoval's [drums] back surgery are, in fact, true. Pete has suffered for a long time with a deteriorating disc problem. He was in daily pain and needed to have this done. He has recently been treated by a laser back surgery specialist in Tampa, Florida. He is currently in rehabilitation and doing well. "Pete is part of our family and the band's history and we all wish him well and a full recovery. Unfortunately, this type of injury, subsequent surgery and rehab cannot be rushed and it will take ample time for him to hopefully be back behind his drums again and out on tour with Morbid Angel. "The band is moving forward on their next recording with Tim Yeung. "Currently the guys are in rehearsals in Tampa putting their finishing touches on the songs for the new album, which is slated for release via Season Of Mist later this year, with subsequent touring worldwide." 07/04 SINISTER Dutch death metallers Sinister will enter Soundlodge studios in Rhauderfehn, Germany with producer Jörg Uken on October 15 to begin recording their new album, tentatively titled Legacy of Ashes. An early 2011 release is expected via Massacre Records. The band states, "Expect the most brutal and fast Sinister album ever." 07/04 HAIL OF BULLETS Hail Of Bullets - the Dutch death metal band featuring Gorefest drummer Ed Warby, Thanatos guitarists Stephan Gebédi and Paul Baayens, Asphyx singer Martin Van Drunen and former Houwitser bass player Theo van Eekelen - has issued the following update: "So we are almost finished with the sessions for the new Hail Of Bullets studio album. "We've been pretty busy these past few months, especially Ed, who was, and still is, working his ass off handling all recording and editing chores. But we're not too far removed from finishing all the work! "Martin will do vocals in a few weeks at Excess Studios where we also recorded the drums last month. Everything else was recorded at Ed's home studio, the aptly named Warbunker. Mixing and mastering will once again be in the capable hands of mister Dan Swanö. Crushing heaviness guaranteed!" 04/03 SINGAPORE DEATH FEST 2010 The line-up for Singapore Death fest has been announced and features some of the most brutal bands from Asia. Asilent [SG] Cardiac Necropsy [SG] Incarnate [MY] Revenge [ID] Sick Society [MY] Soul Devour [SG] Whorehouse Butchery [SG] The fest will take place on May 29th at Blackhole, 212 Syed Alwi Road. Doors open at 3 pm and will be open until late. The tickets cost 10 SGD. The poster can be viewed here. 22/02 DEFEATED SANITY German death metallers Defeated Sanity will release their third full-length album, Chapters of Repugnance, on May 4 via Willowtip Records. The CD was recorded at Soundforge Studios in Berlin and it features a guest appearance by A.J. Magana from Disgorge on vocals. Chapters of Repugnance track listing: 01. Introitus 02. Consumed by Repugnance 03. Carnal Deliverance 04. Salacious Affinity 05. Engulfed in Excruciation 06. Coerced into Idolatry 07. Blissfully Exsanguinated 08. Calculated Barbarity 09. Lurid Assimilation 22/02 ORIGIN Topeka, Kansas-based death metallers Origin have issued the following update: "Origin and Extreme Management Group, Inc. are proud to announce the first set of dates for Origin 's 2010 spring/summer tour campaign. Origin will be visiting Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever and will also be returning to Europe. "We cannot wait to return to our European friends and fans, and look forward to meeting new people in Australia and New Zealand. "As it's been speculated elsewhere, James Lee is no longer a part or Origin. After nine-plus years with the band, it unfortunately came time for Lee and Origin to part ways. "On these tours, please welcome to the stage Mica 'Maniac' Meneke on vocals. "We are confident that Origin will raise the bar in 2010. We have a few surprises in store, so get ready." [source:blabbermouth.net] 22/02 INTERMENT Reactivated Swedish old-school death metallers Interment will release their debut album, Into the Crypts of Blasphemy, in April via Pulverised Records. The CD was recorded at Erebos Studios with Peter Bjärgo. The cover artwork was created by Polish artist Rafal Kruszyk. Into the Crypts of Blasphemy will feature the following tracks: 01. Torn from the Grave 02. Stench of Flesh 03. Sacrificial Torment 04. Dreaming in Dead 05. The Pestilence 06. Eternal Darkness 07. Night of the Undead 08. Morbid Death 09. Where Death Will Increase 10. Torn Apart [Carnage cover] Interment released a split CD with Funerbrarum, Conjuration of the Sepulchral, in January 2007 on Conqueror Of Thorn Records. 22/02 LENG TCH'E
"We are very delighted and proud to be joining Season of Mist," states bassist Nicolas Malfeyt. "Being added to the same roster as Morbid Angel, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mayhem, Cynic and other greats is a huge opportunity and extremely motivating and exciting. "Leng Tch'e clearly needs a label with an open mind when it comes to extreme music, Season of Mist definitely meets this criterion. That's why we feel it's a compliment that Season of Mist owner Michael Berberian absolutely loved the new Leng Tch'e material. This, together with his modern and realistic vision on the music industry, made him the obvious choice to be working with. "We can hardly wait to release our next full length album in this new relationship with Season of Mist, so you better get ready for the return of the razorgrind!" [source:blabbermouth.net] 09/02 DAWN OF DEMISE Dawn Of Demise have uploaded another track "Leech the Blood" from the band's new CD A Force Unstoppable to their MySpace page. The page has also been gotten a major overhaul. In addition Dawn Of Demise has also announced that the band will be hosting a release party in their hometown Silkeborg on February 12th. More info about the event on the band's Facebook page. 09/02 PATHOLOGY
"We are excited to be working with such a death metal legend," expresses drummer Dave Astor. "We are confident that Erik will help bring us to the next level of brutality!" In addition, Pathology has more news as they have undergone a line-up change with the new album with returning vocalist Matti Way and the addition of second guitarist Diego Sanchez [both ex-Disgorge] joining drummer Dave Astor and guitarist Tim Tiszczenko. The band will be adding a bassist to become a five-piece when touring commences in May. "We are very excited to be bringing Matti Way back," states Astor. "We feel Matti is the voice of Pathology, and it would not be the same without him." In the meantime, the band wants to close with this: "We're prepared to lay down the new Pathology and it's our most brutal and heaviest to date," promises drummer Dave Astor. "We are stoked to show our fans what we have been working on." [source:blabbermouth.net] 09/02 HOUR OF PENANCE Italian death metallers Hour Of Penance will release their fourth album, Paradogma, on March 30th via Unique Leader Records. The CD cover art was created by Gyula Havancsàk, who has previously worked with such acts as Annihilator and Destruction. Paradogma was recorded at 16th Cellar studios in Rome with producer Stefano Morabito and was mastered at Hertz Studios in Poland. Paradogma track listing: 01. Paradogma 02. Thousands of Christs 03. The Woeful Eucharesty 04. Malevolence of the Righteous 05. Caged Into Falsehood 06. Incestuous Dynasty of Worms 07. Adversary of Bigotry 08. Incontrovertible Doctrines 09. Spiritual Ravishment 10. Apotheosis 09/02 SEVERE TORTURE Dutch death metallers Severe Torture. have inked a deal with Season Of Mist. The band is currently at Split Second Sound Studios in Amsterdam with producer Jochem Jacobs working on its upcoming fifth album for a spring/summer release. Commented bassist Patrick Boleij: "We are very excited about signing to Season Of Mist! They have an amazing band roster and we can't wait to release our new album on the same label as The Dillinger Escape Plan Cynic, Morbid Angel, Watain and many others. We already had our share of label experience in the past, some good, some bad, and we have the feeling that working with Season Of Mist is going to be a big step up for us!" 22/01 BROKEN HOPE Joe Ptacek, former vocalist of the long-defunct 1990's Illinois death metal band Broken Hope, died Wednesday night, January 20th of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was 37 years old. 22/01 SADIST Italian progressive death metallers Sadist have entered Nadir Music studios in Genova to record their new album, Season in Silence, for a March 19th release. According to a press release, the new CD promises to be the band's "most technical and extreme" effort to date. 22/01 DIE Danish death metal band Die has issued the following statement: "Today the journey that began over two years ago is finally coming to an end. We are proud to announce that we have landed a record deal with none other than the elite death metal label Unique Leader Records. The Rise of the Rotten album will be released worldwide on March 16th 2010. We look forward to working with Unique Leader Records on this release, and so far the responses on the album have been great. We can't wait to unleash this roaring beast onto the world, so mark your calendars with a nice blood stain on March 16th." 22/01 ROTTEN SOUND Finland's Rotten Sound will release a new EP in March via Relapse Records. Entitled Napalm, it will feature three brand new tracks in addition to three Napalm Death covers. Additional details, including the track listing, will be revealed shortly. Rotten Sound will join Aborted and The Red Chord for the "Machines of Grind" three-week co-headlining European tour. The trek will kick off in mid-April and will include stops at the Neurotic Deathfest and Revolution Fest Open Air. For a list of dates, visit www.myspace.com/rottensound. 31/12 MISERY INDEX Baltimore, Maryland's Misery Index will enter Wright Way Studios on January 2nd with engineer Steve Wright to begin recording its new album, tentatively titled Heirs to Thievery, for a May 2010 release via Relapse Records. According to the band, "all day Saturday will be set aside for tweaking drums sounds, and then we start tracking drums on Sunday. The recording will take place from January 2nd to final mixing on January 28th." Heirs to Thievery tentative track listing: 01. Embracing Extinction 02. Fed to the Wolves 03. The Carrion Call 04. Heirs to Thievery 05. Spectator 06. The Seventh Cavalry 07. Illuminaught 08. Plague of Objects 09. You Lose 10. Sleeping Giants The band will also record a bonus song for the Japanese edition of the album. [source:blabbermouth.net] 31/12 DAWN OF DEMISE Danish death metallers Dawn Of Demise will release their second full-length album, A Force Unstoppable, on January 19th, 2010 via Deepsend Records. A track from the CD, "Multiple Flatlines", is available for streaming at the bands MySpace page. Dawn Of Demise's debut album, Hate Takes Its Form, was released in Europe on January 28th, 2008 via Deepsend Records. The CD was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen. A follow-up EP, Lacerated, came out late last year. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/dawnofdemise. 31/12 IMMOLATION
Immolation's new album contains "10 songs, plus two intros of the strongest material we have ever written," the band said in a statement. "The new material is more violent and aggressive, with fast sections that take us to a new level of speed and intensity, while complementing the dark and sullen heavier moments. There are plenty of miserable and militant movements to please the diehard and new Immolation fans alike." Majesty and Decay track listing: 01. Intro 02. The Purge 03. A Token of Malice 04. Majesty and Decay 05. Divine Code 06. In Human Form 07. A Glorious Epoch 08. Intro 09. A Thunderous Consequence 10. The Rapture of Ghosts 11. Power and Shame 12. The Comfort of Cowards |
