A dark, melodic Death Metal band from Melbourne, Be'lakor has quickly come to be regarded as one of Australia's more promising and creative metal acts.
Two years have passed since the independent release of their debut, 'The Frail Tide'. In this time, the band's international reputation has grown rapidly on the back of high acclaim from reviewers and a dedicated and ever-growing fan base. Drawing influences from the natural world and the perpetual struggle between destruction and life, Be'lakor creates songs that take the listener on a compelling journey. Their highly anticipated second album, 'Stone's Reach', was released on June 20 through Prime Cuts Music/Riot and Be'lakor will be venturing across Australia for the first time, taking in performances in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney. See the Gigs-Dates page for more information.
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[01-07-2009] Municipal Waste post new track online
Municipal Waste have posted a brand new track, entitled 'Wrong Answer', on the band's MySpace page.
The track comes from their upcoming new album, 'Massive Aggressive', which is set to be the most ferocious and most focused album of the band's career. You can check out the new track here- www.myspace.com/municipalwaste
'Massive Aggressive' is due to be released on August 24 through Earache/Riot!.
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[29-06-2009] Merch going cheap!
Soundworks Touring have some leftover merchandise going very cheaply.
To place an order e-mail soundworkspromo@bigpond.com and payment details will be arranged. All stock is available in limited quantities and in some instances only certain sizes will be available.
Items include-
*Morbid Angel Extreme Music For Extreme Aussies - SS (S, M, L, XL) $10.00
*Black Dahlia Murder 2007 Australian Tour - SS (L) $10.00
*Cephalic Carnage 2007 Australian Tour Hoodie - (S, M) $20.00 4 only
*Dying Fetus Logo shirt - SS (M, L, XL, XXL) $10.00
*Dying Fetus Hoodie (M) $30.00 1 only
*Whitechapel We All Will Spread Disease - SS (S,M,YL) $10.00
*Whitechapel Bang Your Head Raise The Dead - SS (M, YL) $10.00 1 only
*Whitechapel Girly (M, L, XL) $10.00
Tour posters-
*Carcass 2008 Australian Tour A2 $5
*God Forbid 2007 Australian Tour A2 $5
*The Black Dahlia Murder/ Cephalic Carnage 2007 Australian Tour A2 $5
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[28-06-2009] Prime Cuts competition
The fine folks at Prime Cuts Records have provided us with two CD packs to give away to two lucky readers.
Included in each of the packs is a copy of Empyrean's great new album 'Quietus' as well as the 'A Blaze In The Southern Skies' double-CD compilation. This compilation features music from a host of exceptional Metal talent from throughout Australia and New Zealand, including Psycroptic, Alchemist, Mortal Sin, Chaos Divine, Ruins, Five Star Prison Cell, 8 Foot Sativa, Double Dragon and many more.
To be in the running to win one of these packs, simply e-mail your name and details, as well as the name of your favourite Australian of New Zealand Metal band to chinese_whispers_spiritech@yahoo.com.au
Entries close at 6.00pm AEST on Sunday, July 12. Good luck, but please only one entry per person!
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[27-06-2009] Australian Metal Awards
Voting for the 2009 Australian Metal Awards is now open. The following categories are open to popular vote and it will be up to you to decide who wins. The winners of the remaining categories will be decided on by our judging panel.
*Best Live Band
*Best Film Clip
*Best Album Cover
*Most Popular Merch
*Best Band Name
*Best Fanzine, Webzine or Magazine
For verification purposes the Association for Australian Heavy Metal requires each person to register before voting and may be contacted to confirm vote if needed. To ensure that the results are legitimate, they will keep your IP address with your details but these will not be passed to any third parties and are used solely for the use of authenticating all votes. Any fraudulent votes will not be counted and may result in the band or recipient of votes being disqualifed from these categories.
Visit www.australianmetal.com.au/ to vote.
The winners will be announced at the 2009 Australian Metal Awards show, November 7 at the Forum (Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park) Sydney. Tickets on sale now through Moshtix.
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[26-06-2009] Deicide tour cancelled
The scheduled October Australian/New Zealand tour of Florida Death Metal legends Deicide has unfortunately been cancelled. Soundworks Touring and Deicide deeply apologise for any inconveniences and disappointments to fans.
"We are currently working on the new album and will be recording during the time frame of said tour... on behalf of the band and myself we are sorry for any inconvenience and will reschedule the tour for another time frame as soon as we can, all the best,"- Glen Benton.
Purchased tickets can be returned from point of purchase for a full refund. Any further queries can be directed to Soundworks Touring at soundworkspromo@bigpond.com.
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[24-06-2009] Fear Factory tour cancelled
Blue Murder regret to advise that the Fear Factory Australia/New Zealand tour has been cancelled. The band advised their decision today citing "recording commitments". They apologise for the inconvenience caused by this decision, but ask that ticket holders contact their point of purchase for ticket refunds.
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[23-06-2009] Evile- new album update
British Thrashers Evile are ready to reveal to the world their brand new album, 'Infected Nations', which is due to be released on September 21. It is the follow-up to their 2007 debut 'Enter The Grave'.
"We can't wait for everyone to hear our new album, when we did 'Enter the Grave' two years ago it was made up of songs we had been playing for a few years and some written in the excitement of actually getting to record an album, we were happy to just be making noise but since then we've learnt a few things and we're more interested in making music," frontman Matt Drake said. "Evile fans can expect to hear a more mature offering, an album that concentrates on all aspects of what each member can do; it's a heck of a lot more focused, more satisfying and we're really proud of what we've achieved with it. Russ Russell has helped us to push ourselves to the next level and pull us out of the '80s. The whole retro thing has been cool but we feel it's time for us to leave that behind and stand up for ourselves and show people what we can really do, but fear not, it IS a Thrash Metal album, it is a 2009 Thrash Metal album, and we're dying to blow your minds with it."
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[22-06-2009] Dino Cazares interview
With a new Divine Heresy album on the way and the "new" Fear Factory hitting our shores in August, PyroMusic caught up with axeman Dino Cazares for a very interesting chat.
You can read the interview here- www.pyromusic.net/index.php?p=interviews_interview&interview=Divine_Heresy/Fear_Factory&id=139
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[22-06-2009] Megadeth's Endgame
Heavy Metal institution Megadeth have announced 'Endgame' as the title of their 12th studio album. The album is expected to be released in September through Roadrunner Records. It was recorded at the band's self-built brand new studio, Vic's Garage, located near San Diego and named after the legendary and iconic Vic Rattlehead character.
'Endgame' is being produced by Andy Sneap and Dave Mustaine, who also manned the boards for 2007's 'United Abominations'. Some track titles include "Headcrusher," "1,320,'" "How the Story Ends" and "This Day We Fight!".
"Thematically, I've never been known to be a silent bystander in a world that needs our participation," Mustaine said. "As more is revealed about our former President's legacy, a little-known yet staggeringly frightening document, which was signed into law, named 'Endgame,' has been uncovered. The album 'Endgame' is the most energetic music offering I have penned in over a decade and is far more believable than knowing someone signed 'Endgame' -the document- into law. The album is also the perfect 'ass- kicking' music to listen to once you are done reading the aforementioned document!"
Megadeth's lineup consists of Mustaine, Broderick, bassist James LoMenzo and drummer Shawn Drover.
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[18-06-2009] Taramis reform for one show only
Early Aussie metal pioneers Taramis are reforming for a single show on Saturday June 20 at the East Brunswick Club in Melbourne. The show is a benefit in memory of the band's drummer Dave Browne, who passed away in January. Dave's other band Clauz will also be playing, along with Angel of Death, Alarum and Poor Xcuse. Doors open at 7.30pm.
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[17-06-2009] Contrive enter the studio
Melbourne's Contrive will enter Toyland Studios, Melbourne this week to begin recording the follow-up to their 2005 debut album 'The Meaning Unseen'. The album was mixed by Fredrik Nordstrom at Studio Fredman Sweden.
The band's drummer Andrew Haug issued this update-
"Finally, we're hitting the studio to record what has been dubbed by friends and even us as the 'Contrive Democracy'! Meaning, the album has taken what seems like an eternity to complete. There were several setbacks that can lay blame for this delay over the last few years including our bassist Tim's motor accident whilst holidaying in earlier this year. Am happy to report he's now all mended and ready to thrash! Ok, what can I say about the album without creating a long drawn out tangent on just how damn great it's going to be? Ha! Well I can tell you it will contain eight songs and musically? Well, WE DIG IT! You'll have to make up your own minds when it's done! More updates soon! Horns"
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[17-06-2009] Fozzy- album details revealed
Fozzy are putting the finishing touches on their fourth album, 'Chasing The Grail', which will be released worldwide via Riot! Entertainment.
"Well, 'Chasing The Grail' is almost finished and it is gonna blow your minds!" frontman Chris Jericho said. "It's heavier than anything we've ever done but we've also done some different types of songs that we've never done before, including a ballad and a 13-minute epic rocker that closes the record with a BANG! If you're a Fozzy fan, I guarantee you're going to love it and if you're not a Fozzy fan, prepare to become one!"
The band also features present and former members of Stuck Mojo- Rich "The Duke" Ward (guitars), Sean Delson (bass), Mike Martin (guitars) and Frank Fontsere (drums).
The 'Chasing The Grail' tracklisting is as follows-
Under Blackened Skies
Martyr No More
Watch Me Shine
Broken Soul
Let The Madness Begin
Paraskavedekatriaphobia (Friday The 13th)
God Pounds His Nails
Pray For Blood
Grail
Revival
New Day's Dawn
Wormwood
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[17-06-2009] The NFL goes Metal
There is a new name in Heavy Metal! Free Reign, featuring the Dallas Cowboy's # 75 Marc Colombo, # 71 Cory Procter and # 70 Leonard Davis along with local guitar virtuoso Justin Chapman have signed a world wide deal with Australia's Riot! Entertainment. Their upcoming debut EP is set for release in the fall.
Free Reign has been branded 'Heavier than Metal' for their intense musical style as well as their intimidating stage presence. They bring something unique to this powerful genre.
"This is an amazing opportunity for Riot and to further establish our name internationally," Riot! owner/CEO John Howarth said. "Free Reign is a band with massive potential. There has been an enormous buzz surrounding them since they appeared on the scene a few months ago. Free Reign has already been flooded with endorsements. Their marketing potential is limitless. These guys are already huge sports stars, but they have shown they have the talent to diversify. I am positive that Metal fans will embrace Free Reign and see them take it to the next level. These are exciting times for Riot and we are excited to see what the future holds."
Riot! is also the new home for Fozzy, fronted by WWE Wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and featuring Stuck Mojo mastermind Rich Ward.
"I would love to see a double bill with these bands, imagine that! No security needed!" suggested John Howarth. "I know that would be one hell of a gig. Imagine WWE, NFL, Fozzy and Free Reign fans all under the one roof; only the strong would survive!"
To check Free Reign's music, click here- www.myspace.com/freereign
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[15-06-2009] Dream Theater- new album on the way
Dream Theater will release their new album 'Black Clouds and Silver Linings' on June 24 through Roadrunner.
The album will be released in a special Deluxe Collector's Edition Box Set, which contains-
*3-CD Special Edition set includes album, instrumental mixes and six newly recorded cover songs
*Limited edition audiophile 180-Gram Double LP Set with exclusive artwork from Hugh Syme
*'Black Clouds & Silver Linings' "Producer's Edition" disc including isolated audio tracks of the entire album (This bonus disc only available in this set)
*Limited Edition, numbered lithograph by legendary artist Hugh Syme. 100 lucky winners will Find a Litho Personally Signed by the Artist!
*Computer mouse pad, exclusively available with box set
*Packaged in a silver foil, embossed black velvet box.
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