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Obscene Extreme Festival 2013 – World Tour Statement

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This year marks 15 years of Obscene Extreme and to celebrate the occasion the organisers decided to go all out and in extreme style by hosting an additional 3 festivals in 3 additional continents. Over the last few months Obscene Extreme has appeared in Mexico City – Mexico, Jakarta – Indonesia & Melbourne – Australia. A daunting feat to say the least but the organisers pulled it off and came back in one piece. There has been much success but also some failures and after some time at home to reflect on the adventure the man behind the whole idea, Curby, has spoken about the experience on the run up to the final Obscene Extreme Festival in Czech Republic this July.

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TÝR recruits George Kollias to track drums on new album

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TÝR, hailing all the way from the Faroe Islands, are currently recording their new album with producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Aborted, Mercenary) at his studios in Denmark. For drum tracking on this album, TÝR has enlisted the services of George Kollias, one of metal’s most accomplished drummers, primarily known for his work in Nile, as well as Nightfall. A video featuring drum tracking highlights, as well as a short message from Kollias, is streaming now on Youtube and you can view it below!

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Gran Turismo 6 Announced

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I didn’t even know they were making a new GT let alone have it released later this year. This seems odd considering there is supposed to be a new console released very soon. However, you can pre-order Gran Turismo 6 right now on Amazon so it must be legit. I’m stuck with a Xbox only so I’ve been playing Forza for the past several years. I’d love to get back into Gran Turismo though.

New Album Details for PATHOLOGY’s New Album: “Lords Of Rephaim”

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Pathology have revealed that “Lords Of Rephaim” will be released Sep, 3rd 2013 on Sevared Records. The cover art is done once again by Par Olofsson. Also, both original vocalist Matti Way and original guitarist Tim Tiszczenko have returned to the band. This will be their 6th consecutive year releasing new music. What do you think about Pathology releasing a new album every year?

Tim Lambesis = Varg Vikernes? Your Idols Will Disappoint You.

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No. Of course not. Varg Vikernes had the balls to kill someone himself. Not to mention it was out of self defense. This is a man with many fans, and I bet a lot of these fans idolize Tim Lambesis. Tim was in a situation and he handled it wrong. Way wrong. What has he been going through the past year? Something is up: to lose your faith, cheat on your wife and to throw away a career that has been incredibly successful is completely bonkers to me. Making over 200k a year and being a singer of a metal band? You had it made. You threw it all away because you couldn’t keep your head on straight and now you’ve let so many people down.

The funny thing is, I am not even remotely an As I Lay Dying fan and this just has been bothering me. I continue to think: What IF this was successful? Would he have brought the kids back to Meggan’s house only to “discover” she was dead? Why kill the woman you once loved and the mother of 3 children? I just don’t get it…the psychology of it all is mind boggling. Did no one in As I Lay Dying or even Pyrithion suspect anything? Was he acting different over the past year?

I know I shouldn’t feel like this, but I honestly feel sorry for Tim Lambesis. Opening up the main stage last summer and now in prison for up to 5 years. Falling way down mentally and making bad decisions, the blank stare during the arraignment. Things aren’t looking good for Tim and he looks like he is full of regret. He wouldn’t have been able to handle a homicide for hire cover up. It would have ate him alive. Not to mention he had the Killswitch Engage tour in 3 weeks. Just have your wife wiped out and then go on the road? Seems just heartless. Below is the video and the information collected about the story so far.

(via Metal Injection)

According to NBC San Diego, Lambesis emailed his wife in August saying he didn’t love her anymore and he no longer believed in God. He later filed for divorce and his wife learned he had multiple affairs.

Allegedly, Lambesis approached members at his gym asking if anyone knew somebody who could have Meggan killed. Authorities became aware of Lambesis’ plot and set up a sting operation.

When Lambesis met with the undercover cop posing as a hitman named “Red” on May 7th, Lambesis said “that it’s better for his children to have one healthy relationship with one parent rather than two unhealthy ones.” He told Red he wanted his wife gone.

Lambesis was specifically asked if he wanted his wife dead, and he said “yes, that’s exactly what I want.” The prosecution allegedly has an audio recording of this exchange.

After Lambesis confirmed he wanted his wife gone, he handed Red an envelope with one thousand dollars in cash, Meggan’s address, photos of his wife, security gate codes instructions on how and when to enter the home, when he would have the children in his custody, allowing for Meggan to be murdered.

This is mindblowing information, and the video above makes it all the more real. Lambesis is being held on 3 million dollars bail, and should he make the bail, he will have his passport stripped, and have a GPS monitor placed on his leg, only being allowed to stay in San Diego or visit his lawyer in Los Angeles.

SLAYER Guitarist JEFF HANNEMAN Has Passed Away

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I’m sad to announce the passing away of Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman. Slayer’s Facebook page revealed the details not too long ago:

Slayer is devastated to inform that their bandmate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about 11AM this morning near his Southern California home. Hanneman was in an area hospital when he suffered liver failure. He is survived by his wife Kathy, his sister Kathy and his brothers Michael and Larry, and will be sorely missed.

 

Our Brother Jeff Hanneman, May He Rest In Peace (1964 – 2013)

RIP Jeff, you were an amazing guitar player and song writer.

WOW The BEHEMOTH Bike Looks So Badass!!!!! New Album Also Nearing Completion!

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The excellent artists over there at Game Over Cycles have been tirelessly working on their new Behemoth inspired motorcycle and the results are absolutely breathtaking! I want to ride this thing so fucking bad. Like Behemoth or not, this bike looks incredible! The attention to detail and the craftsmanship is nothing short of amazing.

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LOCRIAN Return To Annihilation – New Album Details

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Return To Annihilation coming June 25th via Relapse Records

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Esoteric, experimental artisan’s Locrian have revealed the details behind their highly anticipated Relapse Records full-length debut entitledReturn To Annihilation.  The album was recorded by Greg Norman (Pelican, Russian, Circles, Serena Maneesh) at Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio Studios in Chicago, IL and mastered by Jason Ward at Chicago Mastering Service.  The album will be released as CD, 2xLP, and digital formats on June 25th in North America, June 21st in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, and Finland, and June 24th in the UK and rest of the world.

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Egyptian Death Metal Lord KARL SANDERS To Begin Writing Third Solo Album Soon

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Having just come off of a successful tour of them being a band for 20 years and playing 2 hour long sets each night, Karl Sanders is finally back at home and relaxing. Well, actually not relaxing as he has stated he has a “gazillion” things to do, from producing albums to working on his 3rd solo album. Karl writes: “Back Home ! I’m fucking utterly thrilled to have 4 months time back home until the next Nile tour begins – Europe in Sept/Oct .
Time to take care of a gazillion things here at the house that need attention – and get to work on my 3rd solo record….and oh yeah -
finish producing the PyschoSpoon album !”

WOODS OF YPRES Win a JUNO AWARD!!!! Best Hard Rock/Metal Album Of The Year!!

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Man, Woods of Ypres has won a JUNO Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal album of the year for Woods V: Grey Skies and Electric Light!!! Beating out many good albums as well as the album “Epicloud” from Devin Townsend Band. What a monumental achievement for the band and a wonderful addition to their final album. The legend continues and the story shall never die: Woods V is a wonderful album and they definitely deserve this win! Joel Violette accepted the award and I’m incredibly happy for him and the late David Gold. Congratulations!!!!!

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The next chapter is a good one though as Thrawsunblat, Joel’s latest musical focus, is out and it’s incredible. Go listen to it now!

OZZY OSBOURNE’S Drug and Alcohol Relapse & Apology

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A random message on Ozzy’s Official Facebook page was left 12 hours ago:

For the last year and a half I have been drinking and taking drugs. I was in a very dark place and was an asshole to the people I love most, my family. However, I am happy to say that I am now 44 days sober.

Just to set the record straight, Sharon and I are not divorcing. I’m just trying to be a better person.

I would like to apologize to Sharon, my family, my friends and my band mates for my insane behavior during this period………and my fans.

God Bless,

Ozzy

 

While it’s a shame the old timer rock n roll dork has hit the drugs and alcohol yet again, does this mean the new Black Sabbath album is going to sound better than I expected? I mean the band was created and driven to hell and back on drugs and booze….so that must mean this new album will be an official journey back to the Golden era. Right?

Ah, well…at least he’s 44 days sober now. Time to tour!!!!!

Explosions At The Boston Marathon

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NY Times reporting bombs exploding and CNN is live covering the tragedy as well. Fox News reporting multiple deaths and 10 people missing limbs.

CNN seems to have the more accurate reporting going on with this current mess. Tune in to them and keep your thoughts/prayers/wishes for the innocent people hurt in this unfortunate and unnecessary attack.

Tweet from Boston Police: 23 injured. 2 Dead.

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BATTLECROSS unveil Shannon Lucas as session drummer for new album

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BATTLECROSS has completed work on their sophomore album, which will be due out this summer during their tour as part of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Recording has been completed and the finishing touches are being applied to the tracks and art. During tracking, one of metal’s most acclaimed drummers, Shannon Lucas, stepped in as the session drummer for the album.

Lucas comments: “Being a fan of Battlecross, it is an honor to be a part of their new record. I can’t wait for the world to hear this album.”

Producer Eyal Levi adds, “I am so beyond excited for the chance to produce Shannon Lucas on the new Battlecross record. He’s one of the true BEASTS of metal drumming. The man’s skills are literally untouchable. Combine that with a badass rising star of a band and I think we’ve got the makings of a crushing record!”

As previously announced, Kevin Talley will be stepping in to play drums for the band on their two upcoming live performances, the New England Metal & Hardcore Fest (4/19) and the Orion Music & More Festival (6/08-6/09). Drummer Mike Kreger has parted ways with the band to focus on some new opportunities and attend to personal business. BATTLECROSS will announce their new permanent member once a final decision has been made.

The album, scheduled to be released in early summer, also features a guest guitar solo by Producer Jason Suecof, and will be mastered by Joey Vera of Armored Saint. Vera also mastered the band’s cover of Pantera’s ‘Hostile’, which was released as a single last summer.

BATTLECROSS
04/19 Worcester, MA Palladium – New England Metal & Hardcore Festival
06/08-09 Detroit, MI Belle Isle Park – Orion Music + More Festival w/ Metallica
06/27 Las Vegas, NV Cheyenne Saloon
w/ Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest 2013
06/29 San Bernardino, CA San Manuel Amphitheater
06/30 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
07/02 Nampa, ID Idaho Center Amphitheatre
07/03 Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre
07/05 Phoenix, AZ Desert Sky Pavilion
07/06 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheatre
07/07 Englewood, CO Fiddler’s Green Ampitheatre
07/09 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection w/ Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Behemoth, Job for a Cowboy, Huntress
07/10 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
07/12 Burgettstown, PA First Niagara Pavilion
07/13 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion
07/14 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
07/16 Mansfield, MA Comcast Center
07/17 Bangor, ME Bangor Waterfront
07/19 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center
07/20 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
07/21 Hartford, CT The Comcast Theatre
07/22 New York, NY Saint Vitus w/ Huntress
07/23 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
07/24 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
07/26 Noblesville, IN Klipsch Music Center
07/27 Tinley Park, IL First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre
07/28 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
07/29 Louisville, KY Expo Five w/ Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Emmure, Motionless In White, Born of Osiris, Job for a Cowboy, Huntress
07/30 Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre
07/31 Tampa, FL Live Nation Amphitheatre
08/02 Austin, TX TBA
08/03 The Woodlands, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
08/04 Dallas, TX Gexa Energy Pavilion
End Tour
08/07 Sauget, IL Pop’s w/ Amon Amarth, Children of Bodom, Huntress
08/08 Nashville, TN Marathon Music Works w/ Amon Amarth, Children of Bodom, Huntress
08/09 Cleveland, OH Peabody’s w/ Amon Amarth, Children of Bodom, Huntress

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Here is your full Amon Amarth PR update: All things “Deceiver of the Gods”

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Melodic death metal heroes AMON AMARTH are pleased to unveil the details of their ninth studio album. Titled Deceiver of the Gods, the epic offering was recorded at Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, UK, produced, mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap (Opeth, Megadeth, Exodus, Arch Enemy, Killswitch Engage). The cover art was, once again, completed by Tom Thiel and depicts a mythical battle between the Norse Gods Loki & Thor. Fans will also recognize a special appearance on this album with Messiah Marcolin (Candlemass) providing guest vocals for eighth song, “Hel.” Deceiver of the Gods will be released in North America via Metal Blade Records June 25th, in Europe June 21st/24th and Japan on June 26th.

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