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Archive for February 14th, 2012

Feb14

Arch Enemy announce a two show tour

by Bomber on February 14th, 2012
Posted In: Arch Enemy, Metropolis Touring, Upcoming Tour

Swedish metal outfit Arch Enemy will return to Australia this April / May for two shows only to promote their new album ‘Khaos Legions‘. On Monday 30th April they’ll be in Sydney at the Manning Bar with As Silence Breaks & Datura Curse. On Tuesday 1st May it’ll be Melbourne’s turn as they take to [...]

Feb14

Soen to release debut album via Spinefarm Records

by Bomber on February 14th, 2012
Posted In: New Release, Soen, Spinefarm Records, Video Clip

Soen is the new four-strong ensemble featuring Swedish drummer Martin Lopez (ex- Opeth, Amon Amarth), bassist Steve DiGiorgio (Sadus, Testament, Death, Iced Earth), Stockholm-born vocalist Joel Ekelöf (Willowtree), and guitarist Kim Platbarzdis. Originally formed by Lopez and Platbarzdis back in 2005, the project was initially put on ice, only to be resumed with the arrival [...]

Feb14

Your Demise release ‘The Golden Age’ on March 30th

by Bomber on February 14th, 2012
Posted In: New Release, Soundwave Festival, Video Clip, Your Demise

A local release date has been locked in for the new Your Demise album ‘The Golden Age‘. It’ll be released March 30th via Shock just after the bands run of Australian dates on Soundwave Festival and Sidewaves alongside Enter Shikari and letlive. The record features guest appearances from You Me At Six’s Josh Franceschi and [...]

Feb14

Gyroscope announce Perth and Sydney shows

by Bomber on February 14th, 2012
Posted In: Gyroscope, Upcoming Gig

Gyroscope have been laying low since last years ‘Choose Your Own Adventure‘ tour, two new shows have been announced for fans in Perth and Sydney. First up, they’ll play Gloucester Park on Friday March 2nd as part of the grand final of the Inter Dominion harness racing season, then on Thursday March 15th, a free [...]

Feb14

Fear Factory announce new bass player

by Bomber on February 14th, 2012
Posted In: Fear Factory, New Release

Fear Factory have confirmed former Chimaira / Six Feet Under member Matt DeVries as their new bass player replacing Byron Stroud. The announcement comes as the band continues work on their upcoming new album which is currently being mixed in Canada by Greg Reely while artwork for the album’s packaging is nearly complete. DeVries comments: [...]

Feb14

The Contortionist begin recording new album

by Bomber on February 14th, 2012
Posted In: New Release, The Contortionist

Indiana’s The Contortionist made the trek down to Audiohammer Studios in Orlando, FL earlier this week to begin the recording process for the follow-up to their 2010 debut, ‘Exoplanet‘. Famed producers Jason Suecof and Eyal Levi (August Burns Red, The Black Dahlia Murder) are be behind the boards for the new release, which is set [...]

Feb14

No Motiv’s ‘Winterlong’ EP now available on vinyl

by Bomber on February 14th, 2012
Posted In: Black Numbers, New Release, No Motiv, Vinyl

Following a storied career at the height of the ‘emo in-a-good-way’ scene which included four releases on Vagrant Records and numerous worldwide tours with the likes of The Get Up Kids, Hod Rod Circuit, The Anniversary, among others, No Motiv returned with a new six song offering, the ‘Winterlong‘ EP and released it on CD [...]

Feb14

New single from The Mars Volta

by Bomber on February 14th, 2012
Posted In: New Release, The Mars Volta

Head along to The Mars Volta’s website [Here] to take a listen to their new single ‘The Malkin Jewel‘ from their new album ‘Noctourniquet‘ which will be released locally on March 23rd. You can pre-order a copy of the album with free postage [Here]. Expand this post for the cover art and track listing.

Feb14

Corey Taylor to do a Sydney book signing this month

by Bomber on February 14th, 2012
Posted In: Slipknot, Soundwave Festival

While in Australia for Soundwave Festival, Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor will be signing copies and reading from his international best-selling book ‘Seven Deadly Sins: Settling The Argument Between Born Bad And Damaged Good‘ in Sydney this month. The free signing happens at 12pm on Tuesday 28th February at Dymocks Bookstore, 428 George [...]

Feb14

City And Colour announce sideshows & release live CD

by Bomber on February 14th, 2012
Posted In: Chugg Entertainment, City And Colour, Dine Alone Records, Groovin The Moo, New Release, Shock

Another live release is on the way for City And Colour. On February 24th, a 2CD package titled ‘Europe 2011 (Live)‘ will be released locally via Dine Alone Records / Shock. Recorded last October at the London Roundhouse, it will feature 16 tracks. City And Colour will be returning to Australia as part of the [...]