Sydney Metallers Switchblade recently announced the title of their forthcoming second album, which will be 'Invictus Infinitum'. It is the follow-up to 2005's 'The End Of All Once Known'. The new album was mixed and mastered by Neil Kernon (Nevermore, Cannibal Corpse, Nile) and will feature nine tracks.
The album is due for release in early 2009 and to celebrate, the band are playing several gigs around the country throughout January/February, including shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Check the Gigs-Dates section of the site for more information.
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[01-01-2009] Welcome to 2009!
A new year is upon us and there is plenty to look forward to on the Heavy Metal front in 2009. Keep visiting the site to check out interviews with many of the international acts that will be hitting our shores in the coming months.
You can also read recently conducted interviews with many of the bands heading Down Under this year here on the site, including chats with Cradle Of Filth, Satyricon and Between The Buried And Me. Enjoy!
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[26-12-2008] Between The Buried And Me interview
US Prog-Metallers Between The Buried And Me are making their first trip Down Under in January, touring alongside Orange County Metal act Bleeding Through.
PyroMusic caught up with vocalist Tommy Rogers to discuss their latest album 'Colors', their upcoming visit to Australia and having Mike Portnoy as a fan of their music.
You can read the interview here- www.pyromusic.net/index.php?p=interviews_interview&interview=Between_the_Buried_and_Me&id=110
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[23-12-2008] Whitechapel- Ballarat show cancelled
Soundworks Touring has regretfully had to cancel the scheduled Whitechapel show on Monday, January 12 at Ballarat due to unforeseen venue closure.
The promoter has assured fans that this is completely out of their hands and apologise to all fans who were looking forward to the show. However, a second all ages show has been scheduled in Geelong as a replacement. Purchased tickets can be refunded from point of purchase or will still be valid at the second Geelong show.
The second show is at the National Hotel, Geelong on Monday, January 12, with doors opening at 6.00pm. It will feature supports Psycroptic, Dyscord, A Fallen Theory and Ennui Breathes Malice. Tickets are available from the venue and www.oztix.com.au
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[22-12-2008] Paul DiAnno Australian tour
Hardline Media is proud to announce for the first time ever in Australia, the legendary original frontman from Iron Maiden, Paul DiAnno.
Playing all the classics from the first two Maiden albums like 'Prowler', 'Running Free', 'Phantom Of The Opera', 'Killers', 'Murders In The Rue Morgue', plus many more, as well as some of his amazing solo stuff, this is a must see event for all Iron Maiden fans. All Metal fans in fact.
The shows will feature special guests Killrazer and supports to be announced. Visit the Gigs-Dates page of the site or www.myspace.com/hardlinemedia
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[21-12-2008] Sidewaves announced
In addition to the upcoming Soundwave Festival, there have been a number of special side shows announced. These include-
DevilDriver, Lacuna Coil, 36 Crazyfists and All That Remains- The Forum, Sydney on Wednesday, February 25. Licensed All Ages.
Poison The Well, Every Time I Die and Evergreen Terrace- The Espy, Melbourne on Wednesday, February 25. Over 18s only.
Tickets for both shows go on sale on Tuesday, January 6 through the usual outlets.
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[18-12-2008] Deicide Australian tour
Known the world over as one of the founding fathers of Death Metal, Deicide stand strong to this day as one of the most influential and controversial metal bands ever. With a relentlessly brutal sound and uncompromisingly blasphemous lyrics, Deicide helped set the standards for Death Metal well over a decade ago and have maintained those standards ever since.
In March 2008, Deicide faced yet more controversy when a magazine revealed a leaked playlist of music that has been used to torture detainees, number one being the band's 'Fuck Your God'. Drummer/guitarist Steve Asheim was quoted as saying that he was glad they could do their part for the troops and was glad Deicide were able to contribute.
Deicide have battled through numerous protests, accusations and line-up changes, and yet remained true to the music and their fans. Despite their problems though, Deicide are still triumphing as a band, with music and live performances that continue to draw in ecstatic reactions from their rabid fanbase.
Deicide return to Australia in April 2009 for what could quite possibly be the final time. With a new album under their belt in 'Til Death Do Us Part', Deicide continue to deliver some of the most brutal, evil and satanic Death Metal on this god forsaken planet.
Tickets are on sale on Monday, December 22. Tour dates are as follows-
Sunday April 5th - QUT Guild Bar, Brisbane, 18+
Monday April 6th - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, 18+
Tuesday April 7th - The Manning Bar, Sydney, 18+
Wednesday April 8th - Capitol, Perth, 18+
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[17-12-2008] Contrive- new album plus Thailand shows
Melbourne Metallers Contrive has just confirmed some shows in Bangkok, Thailand in February 2009.
The band is close to completing pre-production on their forthcoming album set for release in early 2009.
"We're really excited to be playing in Bangkok, it's one of my favorite cities after visiting there four times and checking out their great established Metal scene, I'm sure we'll fit right in amongst it all," drummer Andrew Haug said.
"As far as the new record goes, we're nearly done! It will contain eight tracks, we've approached this record with a new mindset of openness and experimentation but don't worry there is still plenty of "tough riffs and beats" in there too ha - Horns! m/ "
The band will play a warm up show in Melbourne before they jet off, which also include some new tracks in the set list. You can catch them on Wednesday, February 4 at the Arthouse Hotel, Melbourne.
For more information, visit the band's MySpace page- www.myspace.com/contriveaustralia
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[15-12-2008] Get YOUR band on the Summer Slaughter tour!
THE SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR AUSTRALIA MARCH 2009
FEATURING - Necrophagist (Germany), Dying Fetus (USA), Aborted (Belgium), The Faceless (USA) and The Red Shore (Aust).
SUPPORT BAND ANNOUNCEMENT!
Your band's chance to win the opening slot at this amazing festival!
Soundworks Touring along with The Summer Slaughter USA team have developed the unique opportunity for your band to be the opening act for the most extreme tour of the year in a battle of the bands playoff. For your chance to win this exciting concept, follow these instructions.
To enter, or you simply have to do is supply the following details to soundworkspromo@bigpond.com
Band:
State:
Metal Genre:
Myspace Link:
Your top song:
STRICTLY EMAIL SUBMISSIONS ONLY! NO EXCEPTIONS.
Applications will be accepted from December 16 until January- you have three weeks!
Applicants to be judged by The Summer Slaughter team of directors in the USA. A top four will be chosen from each state & announced on January 19th. The final four will battle if off in a series of shows around the country to be staged on Friday Feb 20th. Winners to be announced on these nights.
Sydney @ The Bald Faced Stag
Brisbane @ Rosies
Adelaide @ Enigma Bar
Perth @ Amplifier Bar
Melbourne @ The Arthouse
Get your submissions in now!
All enquiries to be directed to soundworkspromo@bigpond.com . Good luck!
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[14-12-2008] Psycroptic- "Initiate" video posted online
Tasmanian Death Metallers Psycroptic have posted the video for the track 'Initiate" online.
The track is taken from their new album 'Ob(servant)' and can be viewed here- vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.channel&ChannelID=32303992
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[13-12-2008] The Berzerker interview
Australian/UK Industrial/Grind crew The Berzerker have just indepedently released their new album 'The Reawakening'. PyroMusic caught up with mainman Luke Kenny to discuss the new album, their upcoming national tour with The Amenta and more.
You can read the interview here- www.pyromusic.net/index.php?p=interviews_interview&interview=The_Berzerker&id=109
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[10-12-2008] Cradle Of Filth Australian tour
Just Say Rock Productions, together with Roadrunner Records Australia, proudly presents Cradle of Filth - Godspeed on the Devil Down Under Australian tour - in May 2009.
Conspicuously missing from our shores since 2000's 'Midian' tour, the highly successful Extreme Metal innovators from Suffolk, England will deliver their full theatrical rock show to Australian audiences who have been kept waiting in the depths of murky darkness for 'ages'.
Touring on the back of their highly successful eighth album, 'Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder' (through Roadrunner), Cradle of Filth's lavish musical arrangements and uncompromising persona are equally matched by a thrilling and dramatic live show.
A limited number of exclusive advance tickets are now on sale and available through www.justsayrock.com.au but dare we say, get in early because this is a tour that will unquestionably sell out!!!
Cradle of Filth - Godspeed on the Devil Down Under Australian tour. It's one date with the devil that you don't want to miss. You'll be damned if you do...and if you don't.
BUY TICKETS FROM JUST SAY ROCK
Australian Tour Dates 2009
PERTH
Friday 22 May - Metro City
146 Roe Street, Northbridge - 08 9228 0500
ADELAIDE
Sunday 24 May - Thebarton Theatre
112 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville - 08 8443 5255
MELBOURNE
Tuesday 26 May -Palace Theatre
20 Bourke St, Melbourne - 03 9650 0180
SYDNEY
Thursday 28 May - The Metro
624 George Street, Sydney - (02) 9287 2000
BRISBANE
Sunday 31 May - The Arena
210 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley - 07 3252 5690
You can read our interview with guitarist Paul Allender here- www.pyromusic.net/index.php?p=interviews_interview&interview=Cradle_of_Filth&id=103
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[09-12-2008] Universum announce shows for 2009
Hot on the heels of their national tour supporting Dragonforce and the release of their album 'LEto Destinatus', Adelaide's Universum have announced their first shows for 2009-
February 21- with The Eternal, Universum + others tba @ The Enigma Bar - Adelaide.
March 8- with Black Like Vengeance + others tba @ The Crown & Anchor Hotel - Adelaide.
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[08-12-2008] LORD interview
Sydney/Wollongong Metallers LORD recently released their new EP 'Hear No Evil', and PyroMusic caught up with bassist Andy Dowling to chat about the new material, covering Kylie Minogue and whether bass players really do get the girls.
You can read the interview here- www.pyromusic.net/index.php?p=interviews_interview&interview=LORD&id=108
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[07-12-2008] Killswitch Engage- new album details revealed
Killswitch Engage have announced the recording of their as-yet untitled fifth album for Roadrunner Records.
The album will follow 2006's 'As Daylight Dies', which is approaching Gold status in the US. 2004's 'The End of Heartache' has achieved Gold certification. For the first time in their career, the band will work with an outside producer and have chosen Brendan O'Brien (AC/DC, Rage Against the Machine, Pearl Jam and Stone Temple Pilots, to name a few) to man the boards. KsE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, a noted producer in his own right who has recorded all of the band's previous albums, will be taking a co-producer role on this record alongside O'Brien.
Killswitch Engage will spend the winter recording the album and will hit the road in the Spring for a major pre-release tour. As for whether or not it hits Australia, keep visiting PyroMusic for the latest news.
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