Cipher Drummer Found Dead

NYDailyNews.com has reported that the body of Cipher drummer Daniel Bobis, who went missing while surfing, was discovered today by search crews. An excerpt from the article follows:

Local fisherman in Indonesia on Thursday discovered the body of a popular Long Island surfer and teacher who vanished after wiping out on a wave on Sunday morning. Search crews in West Lampung, Sumatra, said the fishermen pulled the body of Daniel Bobis from waters about 20 miles from the remote break he was surfing when he went missing.
Bobis, 32, allegedly fell off his surfboard after colliding with another surfer while riding a 10-foot swell. His leash broke, sending his board washing ashore.
The Long Beach High math teacher was on a monthlong trek though Sri Lanka and Indonesia with his wife and a friend.
The trio was due back in the U.S. in mid-August, and friends said Bobis and his wife, Rachel, had planned to start a family.
Cipher also posted the following brief message online: "Thanks to all that send condolences for the loss of our brother. We'll keep you all updated. We're all supporting each other, both current and past members of Cipher. Thanks for the genuine love and care. Danny will remain in all of our hearts."

Blotted Science Posts New EP "The Animation Of Entomology" Teaser

Technical instrumental act Blotted Science has posted a teaser online for the band's upcoming EP "The Animation Of Entomology." You can check out the teaser clip below.

Skirmish Posts New Song "Death Beyond" Online

Skirmish has posted a new song online titled "Death Beyond," which is taken from the album "Through The Abacinated Eyes." You can check out the clip below

Bury Your Dead Posts "Slaughterhouse Five" Music Video

Haken Posts New Album "Visions" Teaser Clip

Fleshgod Apocalypse Answers Fan Questions In New Video Clip

Italian symphonic death metal act Fleshgod Apocalypse has posted a new video blog online in which Tommaso Riccardi, Cristiano Trionfera and Francesco Paoli answer fan-submitted questions about the band’s forthcoming album, "Agony." The first part of the Q & A can be seen below.

Turbowolf Launches "A Rose For The Crows" Video Clip

Metasoma Streaming "Metal Erosion" EP Title Track

Opeth Video Interview From Hellfest Available Online

Testament Video Interview From Mayhem Fest Posted Online

Minushuman Launches "The Day We Died" Music Video

Silent Stream Of Godless Elegy Posts "Skryj Hlavu Do Dlani" Video Clip Online

Design The Skyline Posts Lyric Video For New Single "Break Free From Your Life"

All Shall Perish Releases New Music Video For "There Is Nothing Left"

Northern California’s All Shall Perish has premiered a new music video for “There Is Nothing Left,” which is taken from the band’s fourth studio album, "This is Where it Ends." The clip was directed by David Brodsky at MyGoodEye and can be viewed below.

Funeral Fornication Posts Lyric Concept And Recording Update Video Clips For "Pandemic Transgression"

In preparation of his fourth full-length album entitled "Pandemic Transgression," which is set to be released on July 29th, 2011, Funeral Fornication sole-member Vultyrous has prepared a daily video blog to discuss lyrical themes and concept, as well as thoughts on the recording process for each track from the forthcoming album.

Aittala Post New Music Video For "Juliet"

Aittala has posted their first new music video from their new album, "Haunt Your Flesh" online. Check it out below:

World Under Blood Posts "Tactical" Preview

World Under Blood is has now posted a preview of the album online, which can be heard in the player below.

Protest the Hero- Scurrilous (2011)

Scurrilous is the third studio album by Canadian progressive metal band Protest the Hero. It is set to be released on March 22, 2011 on Vagrant Records in the US and Underground Operations in Canada.The word Scurrilous is defined as "vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed; coarse, vulgar, abusive, or slanderous."

Protest the Hero- Scurrilous (2011)

Disturbed To Go On Hiatus

Chicago based hard rock outfit Disturbed will be placing themselves on hiatus after they finish performing at this year's Rockstar Energy Mayhem festival according to lead singer David Draiman, citing unspecified personal issues within the group. He claimed that the band has no plans to tour in 2012 and that they have no immediate plans to regroup after the Rockstar tour.

Speaking to Idaho radio station KQXR, Draiman stated: "We don't know what we're doing... We're not gonna do our own thing either. This is gonna be the last tour that the American people get to see us in for a while, if not indefinitely. We have some things going on internally, we have some personal things going on. So I don't know. It's hard to tell."

Izegrim Posts Zwarte Cross Video Footage

Izegrim has posted footage online from the band's time at the Zwarte Cross festival, which can be viewed below. The band also commented:

"With 152,500 attendees 'Zwarte Cross' is the biggest motorcross/music event in Europe (Annihilator, Anthrax, Sepultura, Death Angel and many others performed at the 2011 edition). Here's some footage we shot during our gig there. Enjoy and feel free to share this link."

Arch Enemy- Khaos Legions (2011)

Khaos Legions is the eighth studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy, it will be released on May 30, 2011 by Century Media. The record will mark a return to new, original material, after releasing the Tyrants of the Rising Sun - Live in Japan live CD/DVD (2008) and The Root of All Evil (2009) which consisted of a selection of re-recorded songs from the band's back catalog.

Khaos Legions (2011)

Massive Assault Uploads More Live Show Footage

Dutch act Massive Assault has uploaded additional footage from the band's performance at a Hail of Bullets album release show. You can check out clips of Massive Assault playing "The Rival Believers," "Weigh Up," and "OSDM" below.

Bands React To Terrorist Attack In Norway

News has been circulating since yesterday of a terrorist attack in Norway on a youth camp along with a bombing, which has left at least 80 people dead. News reports have identified Anders Behring Breivik as the police's main suspect, and have cited his extreme right wing Christian views as a possible motivation for the attacks.

Several bands have since reacted to the news, with Bison B.C. stating:

"Our thoughts go out to our Norwegian brothers and sisters and to their friends and families. We hope you are all safe and well. Our condolences to those affected by the senseless actions. Glad to hear that our old tour mates and friends in Kvelertak where not in Olso when the attacks occurred. XOXO."

Defect Designer also added, "Words 'Norway' and 'Terrorism'... we did not think they can be used in same sentence. As we live in Russia, we understand you.. Hold on..."

Eternal Gray stated via a Facebook post, "To all our friends in Norway, we are sorry for your loss. Sometimes it's just so hard to believe this beast came from within us, human-kind. Inconceivable. Be strong, we send you our condolences."

Norwegian act Leprous added, "We would like to express our deepest sympathy with everyone involved in yesterdays shocking events in our hometown, Oslo. This is a day for unity, compassion and grief."

Arch Enemy's Facebook page included the following status update: "Watching the news with heavy hearts. Our thoughts are with our brothers and sisters in Norway. What a horrifying attack. It is hard to believe what happened :-("

An update from Iced Earth also stated, "Our hearts go out to the people of Norway. The loss of life is horrific, nearly too much to contemplate. (After killing seven people in a bomb blast, a lone gunman killed over 80 people, some as young as 16, in a summer youth camp.) Please join us in sending prayers, positive thoughts, and sincere condolences to the friends and family members affected by this tragedy."

Enslaved commented: "Our deepest condolences and thoughts go out to everybody touched by the fathomless tragedy that struck Norway yesterday. This is indeed a day for afterthought."

What's Next?

Footage Available From Opeth Show In Greece

Fan-filmed footage has been posted online of Swedish progressive death metal band Opeth performing live in Greece. You can check out the first clip below

Revoker Video Interview Available

A video interview with Chris Green from Revoker, was conducted at Sonisphere 2011 in Knebworth, U.K. The clip is available below.

Alestorm- Back Through Time (2011)

Back Through Time is the third studio album by Alestorm and is to be released in the early June 2011. On December 18 Alestorm announced on their Facebook and MySpace page that they were going back into the studio on January 10 and revealed an early tracklist. The album will be available in jewelcase, digipack, LP, and Special Edition Boxset formats which will include extra bonus songs that Alestorm covered. To celebrate the new release, Alestorm will be going on a Back Through Time World Tour starting in Australia and New Zealand.

Alestorm- Back Through Time(2011)

Diamond Plate Streaming New Album "Generation Why?" Title Track

Diamond Plate is giving fans another taste of the band's upcoming "Generation Why?" album by posting the title track online. You can check out the song in the player below.

The Fallen Heroes Streaming New Demo Song "Heliophobia"

German act The Fallen Heroes has posted a new demo song online. You can check out the track "Heliophobia" in the player below:

Haemorrhage Posts "Traumageddon" Music Video

Haemorrhage has posted a second music video online from the band's new album "Hospital Carnage." You can check out the clip for "Traumageddon" in the player below

Descend Posts Metal Splash Open Air Performance Footage

Descend has posted footage online of the band performing at the Metal Splash Open Air festival. You can check out clips of Descend playing "The Life Delusion" and "Disambiguous" in the players provided below.

Skyfire Posts More EP Recording Studio Footage

Skyfire is currently in the studio working on a new EP to be released in digital format later this year. The band has now posted a sixth studio update, which can be viewed below:

Black Tide Video Interview

You can check out the video interview in the clip below.

Arkona Posts "Slovo" Track Breakdown Video Clip

Russian folk metal outfit Arkona has posted a track-by-track breakdown of the band's upcoming album "Slovo." You can check out the track description, along with samples of the music, in the video clip below. "Slovo" is set for release on August 26th, 2011.

Dark Tranquillity Releases "Iridium" Music Video

Dark Tranquillity has posted a music video online for the song "Iridium," which is off the band's latest album "We Are The Void". You can check it out below:

Nervosia Streaming Title Track From New EP "Apathy's Throne"

Nervosia has posted the title track online from the band's upcoming "Apathy's Throne" EP. You can check out the track in the player below.

Gwar Vocalist Oderus Urungus Kicked Off Fox News' Red Eye Show For Mock Executions of Sarah Palin

Gwar frontman Oderus Urungus has apparently upset the folks at Fox News and is not being asked back to their Red Eye show, on which he has made numerous appearances. Oderus tweeted:

“I got canned because Sarah Palin complained that we disemboweled her. The nerve of that woman!” and “Sound off like you got a pair if you think it sucks that I am not on Red Eye anymore!”

MXDWN reports that after trying to get in contact with the studio for months, he was reportedly finally able to discover the truth. While passing through New York on a tour with GWAR, Urungus sat down with Gutfeld. During their discussion, Gutfeld expressed surprise at Urungus’ dismissal, but led the GWAR front man to believe the execution of a fake Sarah Palin upset Fox’s higher ups enough to remove him from the show.

Sleepless Posts "Don't Poison Yourself" Music Video Teaser Trailer

Sleepless has posted a teaser trailer online for band's upcoming "Don't Poison Yourself" music video. You can check out the teaser in the player below.

Protest The Hero Video Interview Online

Check out below the interview conducted with bassist Arif Mirabdolbaghi of Protest the Hero:

The Great Commission Posts New Music Video For "Weight Of The World"

hristian act The Great Commission released "Heavy Worship" on July 12th through Ain't No Grave Records. The band has now premiered the album's second music video, for "Weight of the World." You can check out the video clip below:

Skindred Live at Sonisphere Switzerland

Footage of the UK Skindred performing live at Sonisphere Switzerland is available below.

Massive Assault Live Footage Available Online

Footage has made its way online of Dutch metal act Massive Assault performing the song "Plead Not Guilty" live. You can check out the footage in the player below.

Power From Hell Zine Sri Lanka- First Ever Heavy Metal Zine in South Asia

With the main purpose of creating a true extreme underground metal community, Power from Hell Zine -Sri Lanka was established in March 2011 consisting of the like minded brothers & sisters who share honest interests in supporting the underground metal music in Sri Lanka. It is also known as the first ever Old School Death/Thrash Zine in Sri Lanka.
You could check their FB Page out by clicking the link below:

Power from Hell Zine Sri Lanka

No Bragging Rights Splits With Bassist Rick McDonald

No Bragging Rights bassist Rick McDonald has announced his departure from the group. Rick had the following to say:

"The decision to part ways with NBR has not been an easy one. Throughout the last 4 years of touring I've made so many friends and have had experiences that will give me a lifetime of memories to share.

"I've decided to take my hobby in graphic design to the next level and go full time with it, leaving no room for NBR's non-stop tour schedule. I still love everyone in the band (except Daniel =P) and will continue to help and support them all the way to the top."

The band will be joined by fill-in bassist Ryan “Beard” Warrell (ex: To Something Beautiful, A Thorn For Every Heart, etc.) for the band's upcoming Beautiful and Spineless headline tour and future dates until a permanent replacement is found.

7 Horns 7 Eyes Posts "Throes Of Absolution" Album Teaser Trailer

In anticipation of their forthcoming debut album, Seattle based technical death metallers 7 Horns 7 Eyes have just released their new digital single "Convalescence" on iTunes.

The single also features the tracks "Vindicator" and "The Winnowing," both of which will be on the band's new full-length album, "Throes Of Absolution." Featuring a guest appearance by Jeff Loomis (ex-NEVERMORE), the new album "Throes Of Absolution" will soon be released through Basick Records and fans can expect extensive touring from 7 Horns 7 Eyes in support of the release.

For fans that want even more 7 Horns 7 Eyes, a new teaser trailer for "Throes Of Absolution" has also been posted online. Check out the trailer below.

Sylosis Video Interview Available Online From Sonisphere

Onslaught Radio has posted a new video interview online with Sylosis, which was conducted at the 2011 Sonisphere Festival in Knebworth. You can check out the clip below.

Trivium Streaming New Song "Inception Of The End" Online

Trivium's new album "In Waves" is due out on August 9th, 2011, and Hot Topic is now offering a listen to the new album's track "Inception of the End." You can check out the song in the player below.

In Flames Video Interview From Sonisphere Available Online

Anders Fridén of In Flames talked with Virtual Festivals before the band's performance on the final day of Sonisphere 2011 at Knebworth House. You can check out video from the interview below

Anthrax Reveals Track Listing For "Worship Music"

American thrash metal veterans Anthrax have revealed the track listing for its long-awaited new album "Worship Music." The album is currently set for a September 13, 2011 release through Megaforce records and will feature the following track listing;

1. Worship
2. Earth On Hell
3. The Devil You Know
4. Fight ‘Em Til You Can’t
5. I’m Alive
6. Hymn 1
7. In The End
8. The Giant
9. Hymn 2
10. Judas Priest
11. Crawl
12. The Constant
13. Revolution Screams

Dark Heavens Releases Music Video For "Heavy Drinkin"

Dark Heavens has made its latest music video available online for viewing.

Animals As Leaders Performance Footage Posted Online

New live footage has made its way online featuring technical progressive metal act Animals As Leaders' recent performance in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can check out the band performing

Nervecell Posts Second "Psychogenocide" Studio Video Clip

Nervecell has posted a second video clip online from the band's time recording the "Psychogenocide" album. You can check out the new video clip below

X Japan Founder Speaks On Bassists Taiji Sawada's Death

X Japan drummer and founding member Yoshiki has posted a message online regarding the death of his former band mate Taiji Sawada, who passed away on July 17th after his family made the decision to turn off his life support following a suicide attempt. Yoshiki's message reads as follows:

"Receiving the news of Taiji's death has left me speechless. I don't know how to cope with the loss yet.

"Playing at the Nissan Stadium together last year brings memories as if it was yesterday. To imagine what the fans are feeling right now breaks my heart. But that is the reason why we have to stay strong.

"X Japan will have to carry on with not only (late guitarist) Hide, but Taiji as well in our hearts.

"May the amazing bassist Taiji rest in peace."

David Ellefson Of Megadeth Posts More Bass Clinic Footage

David Ellefson of Megadeth has posted more footage online of his Hartke bass clinics. You can check out footage from a Tacoma, WA clinic in the clip below.

Fleshgod Apocalypse Debuts New Music Video For "The Violation"

Italian symphonic death metal act Fleshgod Apocalypse has premiered the debut music video from the band’s impending release, "Agony," for the song “The Violation.” The new video, which was directed by Salvatore Perrone, can be viewed below.

Fleshgod Apocalypse will hit the road tomorrow on a North American run as part of the 2011 “Summer Slaughter Tour,” alongside The Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel, Darkest Hour and more.

"Agony," the band’s Nuclear Blast Records debut, will hit stores on August 9th.

Stray From The Path Releasing New Single "Death Beds"

Long Island, NY's Stray From The Path has announced the new offering "Rising Sun" is now set for an August 30th release and the new track, “Death Beds,” is available now in the player below.

Destrage Uploads "Twice The Price" Music Video

taly's Destrage has posted a music video online for the song "Twice The Price," which is taken from the album "The King Is Fat'N'Old." You can check out the clip below

Sin7Sins Posts "Taste Of Twilight" Music Video

Sin7Sins has posted a music video online for the song "Taste of Twilight," which can be viewed below. "Taste of Twilight" is off the band's debut album "Perversion Ltd."

Moonlight To Record New Album

Mexican black metal act Moonlight has checked in with the following brief update about recruiting a new bass player and gearing up to record a new album:

"I want to say welcome to my friend Lord B. Kephas to the band, he is a very talented musician and 100% commited to the music and an excellent bass player. Infernal Hailz!

"I'll start the recording of the guitars of the new album this week... More news coming soon..."

Trifixion - A Utopia for the Damned (2011)

Trifixion is a death metal band from London, England. Jamie, Federico, and Ben created this project in late 2009 after they all parted ways with Ditchcreeper.

A Utopia for the Damned (2011)

Video Interview With Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt Video Interview Available Online

Mikael Akerfeldt, in an extensive interview discusses the band's upcoming album "Heritage," the departure of the band's keyboardist, and more. You can check them out below:

Daemonicus Issues Recording Studio Update

Swedish metal act Daemonicus has checked in from the studio with the following recording update:

"Marinated in Blood! Hell-O dead people out there! It's been awhile since the last studio update but we are alive and kicking!

"Stefan, with the voice from hell, is laying the final touch on the material that will fucking blow your minds out. Big words, I know, but stay tuned and check the material out when it's released and see (and hear) for your self if I am full off bullshit, or if I'm dead on!

"Our artwork artist is working on some really brutal artwork that will match the darkness and the sick and twisted state of mind that Daemonicus is all about.

"Soon our time in C.C.H.B. Studio is over for this time and we have had a fucking blast! Next up in the studio is Sanity of Impiety for their next EP release. Be sure to check them out! Stay metal!"

Periphery Posts Drum Clinic Footage From Sonisphere

Periphery has posted footage online of Matt Halpern holding a Drummer Magazine sponsored clinic from the Sonisphere festival. You can check out the first part of the video in the clip below, with the second half available after the jump.

Life Of Agony Frontman Keith Caputo confirms rumors of gender reassignment

LIFE OF AGONY's Keith Caputo has revealed that he is "transitioning" into life as a woman and has begun to refer to himself as "her" on his official web site, KeithCaputo.com. The singer, who has adopted the name "Keith Mina Caputo", wrote on his Twitter account, "Male to female transsexuals like me are the women who give up male privilege for femininity! Threaten the patriarchy!" He also responded to a question from a fan about the demise of LIFE OF AGONY by writing, "LIFE OF AGONY has already gone into isolation and it's got nothing to do with me transitioning [to a woman]."

In a June 5, 2011 interview with "DeadDave's Internet Radio Show" (stream audio below), Caputo stated, "I live a completely, totally different lifestyle. I'm a completely different human being, as you guys probably know. I have a very different path in life. I'm not living life as a man anymore and stuff. So, yeah, my life is completely different, but music will always be… music is definitely my driving force."

Machine Head Video Interview

Check out the video interview with Machine Head's Phil Demmel.

Sothis Gearing Up To Record New Full-Length Album

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Los Angeles based black metal act Sothis has issued the following announcement about gearing up to enter the studio and record a new album:

"Sothis will be entering Black Static Recording Studios beginning Saturday July 16th to begin tracking the new album. The band will likely be in the studio throughout August in order to complete all of the tracks for the new record.

"Thirteen new tracks are slated to be tracked and mixed and ultimately nine or ten of them will be released."

Fuck The Facts Video Interview

Scion A/V has posted a video interview online with guitarist Topon Das and vocalist Melanie Mongeon of Fuck the Facts. You can check out the video interview in the clip below.

Dax Riggs Discusses Dark & Diverse Musical Outlook

Dax Riggs doesn’t worry about how others perceive his art. He makes art that is true to his self. The grinding sludge of Acid Bath, a group that has gained a large, post-humously cult following since disbanding in the late ‘90s, was something special for Riggs, but he felt confined within the definition of how that band should sound. Sure, the band broke up after the death of its bassist, Audie Pitre in 1997. However, even before that tragic accident, Riggs yearned to create music of a much more diverse nature.

Having lived in New Orleans for much of his life (he’s originally from Indiana) surely instilled an appreciation for the blues. The blues are a major facet of each of his post-Acid Bath bands. Agents of Oblivion, the first band to release an album after Acid Bath, delved into the Blues. Agents featured doom-laden movements, but not to the point of his prior band. Deadboy and the Elephantmen emerged after dissolving Agents of Oblivion.

Testament Reveals New Album Title, To Tour With Anthrax, Overkill And Death Angel

American thrash metal legends Testament have revealed that the name of their forthcoming new studio album, the follow up to 2008's hugely successful, "The Formation Of Damnation," will be "The Dark Roots Of Earth." The album is currently being recorded with producer Andy Sneap (the Sabbat guitarist who has also produced for the likes of Megadeth, Onslaught and Arch Enemy) and is expected to be released this October through Nuclear Blast Records.

In other news, Testament frontman Chuck Billy revealed in a recent interview that the band is planning to embark on a tour this year with three other big names of American thrash, namely Anthrax, Death Angel, and Overkill. You can check out the interview below.

Frankenbok Posts "Dine In Hell" Video Clip

Australian act Frankenbok has posted a music video online for the new single "Dine in Hell." You can check out the video clip below.

Hate Eternal Posts New Music Video, "Lake Ablaze" Online

American death metal veterans Hate Eternal has posted their new music video online for the song, "Lake Ablaze." You can check it out below. The song comes from the group's latest studio album, "Phoenix Amongst The Ashes," which is available now through Metal Blade Records.

Troglodyte- Welcome to Boggy Creek (2011)

Troglodyte is an american death metal band from Kansas City MO. Troglodyte's music is Extreme yet sometimes very melodic with crushing breakdowns. They write songs primarily about Sasquatch, Bigfoot, and wear masks created by singer Jeff Sisson IMDB page who is also a movie special effects/actor. Drummer Chris (clwilson)Wilson has played in many bands including Cadence, Enkryption, Gornography. Guitar player Jack Reidell has played in many bands including Jesus Corpus, Disinterment, Marasmus.

Welcome to Boggy Creek (2011)

Former Queens Of The Stone Age and Kyuss Bassist Nick Oliveri Involved In Altercation With Police

Former Queens of the Stone Age bassist Nick Oliveri (also in Kyuss Lives!, formerly of Kyuss) was involved in a standoff with Los Angeles area SWAT officers on the evening of July 12, 2011 at his personal residence.

Cops were called to the home of 39-year-old Nick Oliveri after a neighbor called 911 to report a domestic disturbance between the man and his girlfriend. The girlfriend, who was unnamed, told police the rocker struck her during an argument the day before and she had come back to the home to collect her stuff so she could move out. That's when the two got into another heated argument and the former Queens of the Stone Age bassist had locked themselves inside the duplex. When cops arrived, Oliveri refused to allow cops inside the residence and would not let his girlfriend leave.

A SWAT team was then called to the home and a standoff ensued. After two hours, Nick finally agreed to let his girlfriend leave the apartment and two hours later finally giving himself up without further incident. When police searched the residence they found one high powered rifle which was fully loaded.

Oliveri was booked on felony domestic violence. He has since been released after posting $100,000 bail.

Morbid Angel Selling T-Shirt To Raise Money For Pete Sandoval's Medical Bills

Morbid Angel has issued the following announcement about selling a new t-shirt on tour to raise money for the medical bills of drummer Pete Sandoval (who underwent back surgery in 2010):

"World Management and Morbid Angel would like to announce that we will be carrying a Pete Comando Sandoval T shirt on upcoming tours. This shirt is to help raise money for Pete Sandoval and his extensive Medical Bills.

"As many of you know Pete has had a back operation and is still in long term recovery. We plan to sell this shirt at all of the band's touring and 100% of all the profit will go to Pete directly. There have been many false rumors regarding Pete's condition and we all wish him a full recovery as he is still and always will be part of our family."

Mastodon Posts New Album "The Hunter" Trailer

Mastodon has posted a trailer online for the band's upcoming new album "The Hunter." You can check out the trailer in the clip below, which contains a portion of the song "Black Tongue."

Trivium Posts Live "In Waves" Rehearsal Clip Online For Streaming

American modern metal act Trivium has released a live rehearsal video for the title track of its forthcoming new album "In Waves." The clip was directed by Ramon Boutviseth who is known for his work with Dream Theater and All That Remains. The new album, titled "In Waves," is set to arrive in stores on August 6, 2011 through Roadrunner Records. You can check out the rehearsal below.

Armed For Apocalypse Performs "The Void" Live For The First Time

New live concert footage featuring Armed For Apocalypse performing a new song for the first time has made its way online. You can check out the band playing the song "The Void" in the player below.

Megadeth Frontman DaveMustaine Expects New Album, "Th1rt3en" To Be Released In November

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone Music, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine revealed that the group's forthcoming new album, "Th1rt3en" is expected to be released in November, as well as some other details regarding the tracklisting. An excerpt from the interview reads as follows:

Q: Does the album title have a deeper meaning besides being the group's 13th release?

A: "I was born on September 13th; this is my thirteenth record. It just seemed like it was the right thing to do to call it TH1RT3EN."

Q: What are some of the song titles?

A: "There's a title track, a couple of songs, there's 'Sudden Death', which was on the Guitar Hero game – that was extremely successful and garnered us another Grammy nomination. Then there was 'Never Dead', which came out for the Kunami video game Never Dead. The record itself will probably be coming out around November 1st."

Cerebral Bore Members Mistakingly Arrested In Killer Hunt

Two members of Scottish death metal act Cerebral Bore were mistakenly arrested in New York City recently amidst the hunt for a man who murdered a number of people at a drug store.

The band had been out celebrating the end of a tour when guitarist Paul McGuire and bassist Kyle Rutherford went to a drug store in the early morning hours. Although the store's doors were open and the lights were on, it appeared that it was not officially open for business as an alarm went off, so the band members left and went to another store down the road. As they were leaving, a number of NYPD squad cars surrounded them and they were thrown to the ground by police officers and arrested at gunpoint. The two were charged with criminal trespass, petit larceny, burglary and criminal possession of stolen property.

The pair spent the next 36 hours being moved between crowded jail cells and witnessing violence and intimidation from the other inmates. The real drug store killer was later arrested and, following a court appearance, all charges were dropped and the members of Cerebral Bore were eventually released.

Watch a video of McGuire and Rutherfor discussing their harrowing experience

Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth Posts New Album Update

Iced Earth guitarist and founding member Jon Schaffer has posted a new message online, updating fans as to the progress of the group's new studio album, "Dystopia." His message reads as follows:

"All is well here as we are pushing forward with master tracking the new album, Dystopia.

"We have finished drums and rhythm guitars and are right on schedule. I'll be heading to Europe tomorrow for a few festival dates and then right back to work in the studio on Monday. Jim Morris and I are having a great time, as usual, and are very much looking forward to starting vocal tracks with 'Stucifer' next week!

"Stu Block has contributed a lot to the vocal parts on this record, with co-writing credits on 10 out of 12 songs, and I'm very happy with our chemistry and what we've accomplished together so far. And we're just getting started.

"Here are a few titles for you to ponder...

Dystopia
Anthem
Days of Rage
Soylent Green
V
Boiling Point
Tragedy and Triumph
Anguish of Youth
Iron Will

"Just a little update for you guys. It's a crazy-busy summer. But I'll try to update you as often as I can!"

Niflheim - Personae (2011)

Check out the female fronted french folk band with their latest album named "Personae".
Download from below:

Personae (2011) Free Download

Coheed and Cambria Bassist Michael Todd Arrested For Armed Robbery of Walgreens

Michael Todd, the bassist for the band Coheed and Cambria, was arrested for armed robbery after he allegedly held up a Walgreens by claiming he had a bomb. And this all went down right before the band played a show.

According to police in Attleboro, MA, Todd showed a pharmacist a cell phone note that said he had a bomb and demanded Oxycontin. He made off with six bottles of pain pill and fled via taxi. Police were able to track his cab to the Comcast Center where Coheed and Cambria was set to open up for Soundgarden.

Michael Todd was charged with armed robbery and unlawful possession of prescription narcotics. He is being held on $10,000 bail and will be arraigned on Monday morning.

July 10th was the last day that Coheed and Cambria was scheduled to perform on the Soundgarden tour.

Three Cheers for the Firing Squad

Formed in early 2010, Swamp is a four member one-man-band consisting of the collective figments of the various musical imaginations of Stephen Hoffman, slowly and painstakingly integrated into a coherent musical form through excessive amplification, anal-retentive drum programming, and the lyrical genius gleaned from hours of extended screaming matches with mirrors.
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Former Motorhead Guitarist, Michael "Wurzel" Burston Reportedly Passes Away

Although no official statement has been released at this time, it is being widely reported that former Motorhead guitarist Michael "Wurzel" Burston passed away earlier today at the age of sixty one, after suffering of ventricular fibrillation, caused by cardiomyopathy. More information will be made available as soon as this is confirmed. Burston joined the band in 1984 and performed on the following albums:

No Remorse (1984)
Orgasmatron (1986)
Rock 'n' Roll (1987)
Nö Sleep at All (1988)
The Birthday Party (1990)
1916 (1991)
March ör Die (1992)
Bastards (1993)
Sacrifice (1995)

Triumfall's New Single

Serbian black metal band Triumfall has released the new single "Deaths are His Monument,"which features guest vocals by V from serbian doom/black metal band Dead Shell of Universe. Both songs from the single are now available for streaming online in the players provided.

Shape Of Despair Announces New Vocalist

Finland's Shape of Despair has checked in with the following announcement about recruiting a new vocalist:

"Time to share some news: Just before this year, SOD and Pasi Koskinen parted ways. We got very few close persons in mind who could fit inside the band's chemistry and share the same passion for our music.

"Welcome our newest member Henri Koivula.

"Henri is known from his other band Throes of Dawn, which released magnificent The great fleet of echoes - album last year. As for now, we are already started rehearsing our older songs and most importantly new songs. New songs are in progress and full album is planned to be released on next year 2012.

"But before anything, be sure to grab yourself our vinyls 'Written in my scars' and soon to be out split with Portugese doomer Before the rain where we've performed Lycia's Estrella."

Megadeth Reveals New Album Title As "13"

In an interview conducted today at the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth, England, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine revealed that the name of the group's forthcoming new studio album will be, "13." An excerpt from the interview reads as follows:

"It’s going to be called 13. I started playing guitar at 13 and this is our 13th record and I was born on the 13th. As soon as I said I was going to call it 13 I started noticing 13 everywhere. They never used to have 13th floors in hotels but now they have them again."

The Death of Hope- Bloodsoaked

North Carolina death metallers Bloodsoaked are currently streaming their entire new album "The Death of Hope" online. Listen to all 10 songs in the player below.

Devian Officially Calls It A Day

Swedish metal act Devian has issued the following announcement about deciding to call it quits:

"It's time to break the silence… with eternal silence. We have decided to put Devian to rest. After the tour with Unleashed in 2009 we started to focus on the third Devian opus. After a few months of hard work on the album Legion announced that he'd leave the band. About that time we also parted ways with the label that released our two first albums, Century Media. Some months later we started to negotiate with various labels but never did found anything that would meet even our budget for recording.

"During this period of time we started to feel that we had lost the glow we once had for the band and the music. We recorded a demo with a new direction to more ordinary metal with lots of clean vocals, you can still hear it on myspace. This gave a new spark to the band, but it was only temporary.

Kampfar Vocalist To Write Book On Black Metal

Dolk, vocalist for Norwegian black metal act Kampfar, has announced that he will begin his new book looking at the history of the black metal genre. Dolk commented on the project by saying;

"This was not supposed to be revealed yet. But I decided to do so through my personal [online] profile. Even my bandmates don't know this yet. But I have now finally started my longtime plan to do/write a book. This has been an idea I had for ages now, due to all the questions I get from the 'media' about this theme/topic/period of time.

"I have been so tired, in a way, to tell parts of this story without being able to tell the whole story. So the book will be about the early years in black metal and about my side of the story of it all. This book will step on someone's toes, that's for sure. But it's my side of the story. This book is for those who are interested (and it's some sort of a soul and mind surfer for me personal). To the rest…Well, I don't give a fuck! It's all very early in the process yet. But I have decided to go all the way now.

"Anyway…This has been a long process for me and a big step to make it official. Besides my woman, you are the first ones to know this at all.

Takasago Army (2011)

Chthonic (sometimes typeset ChthoniC or ChThoniC) is a Taiwanese metal band, formed in 1995 in Taipei. The group incorporates influences from traditional Chinese music including the classical Chinese instrument erhu (which is called a hena in their native Taiwanese). They are extreme supporters of Taiwan independence and Democratic Progressive Party , as well as self-determination movements in Tibet and Xinjiang.

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Megadeth Debuts New Song, "Public Enemy No. 1" In Germany

Fan filmed footage of American thrash metal legends Megadeth performing a new song entitled, "Public Enemy No. 1" in Hamburg, Germany has been posted online. You can check it out below.

"I wanted to do something for you tonight to show you how much we appreciate you instead of saying you're a great audience," Mustaine told the crowd. "We're gonna play a new song for you. This song is from our new record, [it's] never been played anywhere, never been heard by anybody but us. This song is called 'Public Enemy No. 1'."

Evile Releases Cover For Lady Gaga's "Born This Way"

European heavy metal act Evile has posted its cover of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" online. The heavy metal version of the Top 40 single was written and arranged by Evile guitarist Ol Drake and is available in the player provided below. Evile's new album "Five Serpent's Teeth" is set to drop on September 26th, 2011.

Behemoth's Nergal In Court Over Bible Tearing Incident

Front man Nergal of Poland's Behemoth has returned to court again facing charges for tearing apart a bible on stage and the trial is back on track after Nergal's bone marrow transplant. A video from Nergal's court appearance can be viewed below.

Nergal also comments: "I spent 5 hours In the court in Gdynia today. The case is back on track and there's still few witnesses to be interviewed. It's way too early to give any further comment. I just hope the final verdict is gonna be positive for me. I have a feeling that I'm in this situation for right reasons and I'm not giving up. Cross fingers! The battle ain't over yet…"

Mutiny Within Splits With Vocalist

Mutiny Within has checked in with the following announcement about splitting with vocalist Chris Clancy and seeking a replacement singer:

"In the coming weeks, we were planning on releasing the details on our new album. But it saddens us to say goodbye to our vocalist Chris. He worked very hard in this band, but it was just something he could not continue and didn't want to continue. We wish him the best. We'd like to promote his other ventures, check out his website here.

"As for MW, we will take this time to regroup and search for a vocalist. E-mail us at mutinyofficial@gmail.com for more information. Also for the time being, AJ, Brandon, and Daniel will be exploring other avenues in order to continue working. They can be reached either through facebook or the e-mail address above. Thanks to the fans for all of the support, we can't wait to bring you this new music."

Alice Cooper Performs With Foo Fighters

New video footage has made its way online, courtesy of Alice Cooper's official YouTube channel, featuring the iconic shock rocker performing with American rock act Foo Fighters over in the U.K. The footage was taken on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom in front of 65,000 fans. You can check out the footage in the player below.

Full Live Set From Ghost

The entire Fortarock live set from Swedish metal act Ghost has been made available online. The footage was captured during the group's July 2, 2011 performance at the festival, which is held at Park Brakkestein in Nijmegen, Holland. You can check out Ghost's performance using the two YouTube players below.

Elitist - Fear in a Handful of Dust

Portland, Oregon’s Elitist have their début album, 'Fear in a Handful of Dust' out and it is obviously designed to break your skull open because this is a nasty, no-holds barred dose of filthy death, black, sludge, stoner, crust, grind and doom that is not for the feeble and weak. The band is still young and maybe a tad inexperienced, this album is a bit sloppy and rough around the edges in parts but their enthusiasm for nihilistic, hostile noise makes up for most of the weaknesses the band might have.

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