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BLACK BREATH Attack: Brutal New Album Details + Tour With Converge

Seattle’s BLACK BREATH have stormed the scene with their uncompromising energy and infectious brutality. The band has played heavily alongside Nachtmystium, The Accüsed, Victims, Trap Them and tons more across the US through 2009, and in November Southern Lord released the first recordings from the young act in the form of the potent Razor to Oblivion EP, creating a deafening buzz immediately.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

New Orleans' GALACTIC Celebrate YA-KA-MAY Release

It's shaping up to be quite a celebration for New Orleans. The Saints finally won the Super Bowl and on February 9th, local band Galactic will release their groundbreaking new album YA-KA-MAY, an ambitious and exhilarating merging of New Orleans musical styles, from the gender bending regional hip hop known as "bounce" to brass band, raucous funk and beyond.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

Bernard Sumner Announces U.S. Dates, Coachella Appearance

Bad Lieutenant, the project formed in 2007 by New Order's Bernard Sumner (guitar, vocals) and Phil Cunningham (guitar), along with Jake Evans (guitar, vocals), is thrilled to announce that the band is coming to America to play four dates that will include a special appearance at the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival (4/17).

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

Tomena Sanner Now Available For Nintendo WiiWare

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced the availability of Tomena Sanner on Nintendo WiiWare.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

Woe Of Tyrants Unveil Album Title, Release Date for Third Album!

Woe Of Tyrants spent the entirety of 2009 criss-crossing the US on a multitude of tours. After the grueling schedule came to a close, did they head home to rest and take some time off? NOPE! They dove right into songwriting for the follow up to their sophomore album and Metal Blade debut, Kingdom Of Might.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

RISING UK BAND THE HOURS MAKES OFFICIAL US DEBUT

The acclaimed UK band The Hours made its avidly awaited stateside debut on January 26 with the release of "Ali In The Jungle," a four-song digital EP available on iTunes now.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

Hudson Brings Dream Chronicles to XBLA and PSN

Dreams do come true, as Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American subsidiary of HUDSON SOFT, partners with PlayFirst to bring the award-winning Dream Chronicles to consoles beginning this Spring.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

BURNS So Many Nights EP & US Tour Dates

‘So Many Nights’ is the eagerly awaited fourth EP release from BURNS, the young Brit newcomer championed by the NME, Mixmag, The Guardian, The Times, Time Out, DJ mag, Calvin Harris, Zane Lowe, Annie Mac, the Ed Banger crew, Fake Blood, A Trak, blogs, and forums alike.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

Sweden's Indie Pop Masters - Marching Band Announce Follow Up to Debut Album!

Sweden’s Baroque indie-pop masters – Marching Band – is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their new album, Pop Cycle, in May 2010 on U & L Records. Pop Cycle is the follow up to the band’s debut album Spark Large, also released on U & L Records.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Greg Hastings Paintball 2' for Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 System

Majesco Entertainment Company, an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced Greg Hastings Paintball 2 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii, and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

SKELETONWITCH Play Two Free Scion Shows, This Week

Blackened-thrash overlords, SKELETONWITCH will play two free Scion shows this week; Wednesday the 10th in Atlanta and Thursday the 11th in Los Angeles. The Ohio titans will appear at both shows with Massachusetts' Doomriders, who feature members of Converge and Cave In.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

Darkthrone to Release 'Circle the Wagons'

The unrelenting Norwegian duo, Darkthrone, will welcome a new decade with a new album, to be released on Peaceville Records.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

The Astonishment's Banana Sandwich CD Takes Spoken Word To Eclectic Heights

The world of 'spoken word' in entertainment today is still relatively a uncharted market, with CD releases coming from such diverse genres as punk, rap, religion and comedy.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

Sade Releases Highly Anticipated New Body of Work SOLDIER OF LOVE

Heralded as one of this year's most highly anticipated albums, Sade is back after nearly a decade with SOLDIER OF LOVE (Epic Records), in stores Tuesday, February 9th.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

SUIDAKRA TO RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES THIS MARCH

While so-called "pagan metal" bands seem to be popping up around every corner lately, trying to conform to current trends instead of coming up with ideas of their own, SUIDAKRA have stayed true to the sound that they have become known for.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

TESTAMENT INVITES FANS TO BE A PART OF HEAVY METAL HISTORY THIS SPRING ON THE RUST IN PEACE TOUR AND THIS SUMMER ON THE AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR

Bay Area Thrash Legends TESTAMENT have one hell of a year on tap. Starting March 1st, TESTAMENT is direct support on Megadeth “Rust in Peace” 20th Anniversary Tour with special guests Exodus. Keep in mind this is no regular metal tour, this will be an event to remember for years to come.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

GLASGOW'S CODEINE VELVET CLUB TO RELEASE SELF-TITLED US DEBUT APRIL 6th ON DANGERBIRD RECORDS

Codeine Velvet Club, the new musical project from The Fratellis' Jon Lawler and singer/songwriter Lou Hickey, will release their self-titled US debut April 6th on Dangerbird Records.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

VALDUR Unleash 7"; Prepare To Record New Full-length

California black/death metal trio VALDUR recently unleashed a new 7" via Satans Might/Cult of the Horns. The 7" includes two new VALDUR tracks, "Berserrker" and "Demon Wisdom" (exclusive to this release only). For ordering info and to view the cover art, visit: http://tinyurl.com/yg3c7jf

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

STORY OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCE SPRING TOUR

Electrifying St. Louis rock band Story of the Year have announced a headlining US spring tour with Maylene & The Sons of Disaster, After Midnight Project and Monty Are I in support of their forthcoming album, The Constant, which is due out on February 16 via Epitaph Records.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

MASTODON Announce North American Volcom Tour 2010

Globally celebrated, critically revered hard rock masterminds, MASTODON can now announce their spring headline tour of North America which will begin April 16, 2010.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

THE EYES OF A TRAITOR NEW LINE-UP + NEW ALBUM

Brittish metal stalwarts THE EYES OF A TRAITOR have just announced the departure of bandmember Paul Waudby, who decided to choose for a career in life.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

Free Realms Friends Eight Million Players

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that more than eight million unique users have registered to play Free Realms (www.FreeRealms.com), the free-to-play, family-friendly hit online video game.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

THQ Set to Deliver More Virtual Octagon Action with Announcement of Key Features and Franchise Improvements for UFC Undisputed 2010

THQ Inc. and Zuffa, LLC today announced the first gameplay details surrounding UFC Undisputed 2010, the follow-up to the critically and commercially acclaimed debut videogame based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

THQ Springs into Action with the Announcement of All Star Karate, Currently in Development Exclusively for Wii

THQ Inc. today announced that All Star Karate is currently in development exclusively for Wii and is scheduled for release this spring.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

Jamie Lidell Returns With 'Compass' on May 18, 2010

Warp Records is pleased to announce the release of Jamie Lidells third full-length album Compass on May 18, 2010.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

Roy Orbison Honored with Star on Walk of Fame

Last weekend was a very exciting weekend for the Orbison family, starting with the Walk of Fame ceremony for Roy Orbison, and capping the weekend with a night at the Grammy's where nominee, Taylor Swift's album, Fearless which features multiple songs from Barbara Orbison Music Company's catalog, was awarded Grammys for Best Country Album and Album of the Year.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM: Cascadian & Australian Tour Updates

WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM are preparing to embark on their Cascadian Tour 2010, the previously announced four-date all-ages live run within their Pacific Northwest homelands. Since the tour's initial announcement, the show in Portland, Oregon has been moved to a new venue, now taking place at Rotture.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

SOTHIS Release “Of Night and Silence” Video

“Of Night and Silence,” the new music video from Los Angeles-based black metallers SOTHIS, can be viewed below. The video was shot in Los Angeles with Csaba Fikker as Director of Photography and was directed and edited by the band’s vocalist Drogoth, who also handled all of the visual effects.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

ICARUS WITCH & Paul Di'Anno Tour Updates

Pittsburgh's masters of traditional metal ICARUS WITCH are on the road right now alongside original Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di'Anno! Not only are ICARUS WITCH direct support for the full tour, the band are also acting as the backing band for Di'Anno's full set, taking on double-duty every night of the tour.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

O.M.T. - Our Malevolent Tyranny - DEBUT ALBUM GETS WORLDWIDE RELEASE

New kids on the metal block and rising stars of the UK rock scene O.M.T. (Our Malevolent Tyranny) have confirmed that their debut album 'Anamantium' is now available worldwide through the Rising Records label.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

DREDG: "Gathering Pebbles" Remix Contest Online Now

DREDG--Gavin Hayes (vocals, guitar), Drew Roulette (bass, moog, speak & spell, samples), Mark Engles (guitar) and Dino Campanella (drums, keyboards)—is currently holding a remix contest of “Gathering Pebbles” from their critically acclaimed THE PARIAH, THE PARROT, THE DELUSION album.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

SALEM: New Album Teaser Posted + Noisecreep Exclusive

Veteran Israeli extreme metallers SALEM, back with a stunning seventh full-length album entitled Playing God And Other Short Stories, recently issued a new album trailer, which includes a few audio excerpts from the upcoming offering.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

HOLY GRAIL HEADS IN TO STUDIO TO SANCTIFY DEBUT ALBUM; "CRISIS IN UTOPIA" DUE OUT LATE SPRING, 2010

Los Angeles rising star metal quintet Holy Grail will head in to the studio this month to record their debut album, CRISIS IN UTOPIA, due out on Prosthetic Records in late Spring. Acclaimed producer/remixer/musician Danny Lohner (Nine Inch Nails, A Perfect Circle) will be at the production helm.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: DEADLY VIRUSES AND HEROIC VEGETABLES MAKE FOR A MEMORABLE WEEK

From pulse-pounding action to mind-bending puzzles and beyond, this week's lineup of new downloadable games offers a dizzying variety to satisfy players of all stripes.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg

Legacy Recordings Introduces Timeless Jazz & Pop Music to 21st-Century Gaming Fans With the Release of BioShock 2 -- The Digital Soundtrack Album From 2K Games' Eagerly Awaited Sequel to its Award-Winning Video Game Franchise - on Tuesday, February 9

Legacy Recordings will release BioShock 2, the digital album of music from the latest installment of 2K Games' award-winning video game franchise, on Tuesday, February 9.

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Chris Dahlberg