March 24, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Obscura • 0 Comments
“Omnivium” , the new album from the progressive death metal act Obscura , can be streamed its entirety on the band’s MySpace page . The effort will be released in North America on March 29 on CD, double Lp, and digitally via Relapse . Two versions of the “Omnivium” CD are available for pre-order now […]
March 24, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: The Devin Townsend Project • 0 Comments
Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend ( Strapping Young Lad , Steve Vai , Lamb Of God , Darkest Hour , Gwar ) has revealed the final cover artwork “Ghost” – the fourth in a series of albums to be made available under The Devin Townsend Project moniker.
March 24, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Heilig’s Blechle Open Air Festival 2011, Leaves’ Eyes • 0 Comments
Leaves’ Eyes has issued the following announcement about performing at the upcoming Heilig’s Blechle Open Air festival: “The South Rocks! This is the motto of the Heilig’s Blechle Open Air which will start its’ first round. The event provides a mixture of metal, rock and gothic music.
March 23, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Pagan’s Mind • 0 Comments
Norway’s Pagan’s Mind has announced a worldwide collaboration with SPV/Steamhammer for the future, commencing with the band’s upcoming album, entitled “Heavenly Ecstasy.” The fifth studio album from the melodic metal outfit will be released on May 31st in North America and the cover artwork can be viewed below. Guitarist and producer Jørn Viggo Lofstad says: […]
March 23, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Bad Brains • 0 Comments
Bad Brains have lined up a trio of US dates in April, beginning on 4/20 in Los Angeles, CA. The band will then head overseas in June for a handful of European festival appearances.
March 23, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Centurian • 0 Comments
After nine years of inactivity, Dutch death metallers Centurian have reformed and are preparing to record a new full-length album. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include: * Antinomian * Feast Of The Cross * Judas Among Twelve * The Will Of The Torch * Sin Upon Man * Adversus Guitarist Rob Oorthuis , […]
March 23, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Heavy Mtl, Heavy T.O. • 0 Comments
More acts have been announced for Canada’s metal festivals Heavy Mtl and Heavy T.O. which will both take place the same weekend at the end of July. Heavy Mtl will be held July 23-24 at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal, Quebec. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Saturday, July 23 (Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem […]
March 23, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam • 0 Comments
According to The Pulse Of Radio , Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has officially announced that his new solo album, “Ukulele Songs” , will arrive on May 31. The long-rumored solo venture will be accompanied by a live solo DVD titled “Water On The Road”.
March 23, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Hellen • 0 Comments
Arizona metal trio Hellen has released its full-length debut entitled “Sorry For Screaming” . The CD is available on Amazon.com , iTunes and a host of other download providers.
The Gathering Reveals Dates For South American Tour
March 24, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: The Gathering • 0 Comments
The Gathering has revealed the dates for its upcoming tour of South America. You can view the currently announced list of dates, cities and venues below with more expected to be announced shortly. June 24 – Lima, Peru – Auditorio Derrama Majesterial June 26 – La Paz, Bolivia – Teatro 16 de Julio June 28 […]