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Posted by Leevan Macomeau - November 10, 2011 - All News
“Stand In Line,” a brand new song from Gothenburg, Sweden based metal-sextet MARIONETTE, can be streamed on MetalHammer.co.uk as of noon GMT on Thursday, November 10th.
Aron Parmerud, guitarist, backing vocalist and songwriter for MARIONETTE comments:
“’Stand In Line’ is one of the faster songs on Nerve. It is aggressive lyrically, in your face, and very keyboard driven. It also contains one of the few guitar solos on the album. It shows another dimension to Nerve and MARIONETTE for those familiar with another new song we recently posted titled ‘Remember Your Name.’ Those of you who see us on ‘The SlaughTour 2011’ next month will get to hear this song live and in its rawest form.”
MARIONETTE will release its third album, Nerve, worldwide on December 5th, 2011. The album will be released digitally via Pivotal Rockordings in all major web-retail outlets and streaming services while the physical album will be self-released by MARIONETTE in individually numbered high-quality digipaks featuring two exclusive bonus tracks. Artwork for the release was handled by Gustavo Sazes of Abstrata Design (ARCH ENEMY, FIREWIND.)
Video footage featuring the studio version of the track “Remember Your Name” in its entirety can be viewed at the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBWG5Owse-8
Nerve, the follow up to MARIONETTE’s 2009 release Enemies, was recorded at Studio Fredman with producer Fredrik Nordström (IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, AT THE GATES), was mixed by DEAD BY APRIL songwriter Pontus Hjelm at Studio PH in Gothenburg and was mastered by Erik Broheden (RAMMSTEIN, TURBONEGRO, WITHIN TEMPTATION) at Masters of Audio Studio in Stockholm, Sweden.
Nerve Tracklisting:
- From Marionette With Love
- Stand In Line
- Act of Violence
- Remember Your Name
- Revelation 6:8
- A New High
- Something Forgotten
- Smile or Die Trying
- The Last
- När Du Ruttnar Bort
- Brand New Day
- Lights Out
- Overdose*
- The Sun, The Skies, The Clarity and Light*
*Only available on physical album version.
MARIONETTE will take part in “The SlaughTour 2011” alongside fellow Swedes DEAD BY APRIL and ONE WITHOUT. Dates, which have been rescheduled are as follows, tickets previously purchased are still valid:
Dec 8 – O2 Academy 3, Manchester UK
Dec 9 – O2 ABC 2, Glasgow, UK
Dec 10 – The Other Rooms, Newcastle, UK
Dec 11 – HMV Institute, Birmingham, UK
Dec 12 – The Garage, London, UK
Dec 13 – Joiners, Southampton, UK
Dec 14 – Muziekodroom, Hasselt, Belgium
Dec 15 – Backstage Club, Munich, Germany
Dec 16 – Underground, Cologne, Germany
Dec 17 – Molotow, Hamburg, Germany
Dec 18 – Kelder, Amersfoort, Netherlands
Dec 19 – Batschkapp, Frankfurt, Germany
Dec 20 – Comet Club, Berlin, Germany
Dec 21 – Universum, Stuttgart, Germany
Dec 22 – 3Raum/Arena, Vienna, Austria
Tickets can be purchased at:
http://www.marionette.se
Links:
http://www.marionette.se
http://www.facebook.com/marionettesweden
http://www.myspace.com/marionettesweden
http://www.youtube.com/marionettesweden
http://twitter.com/marionetteswe
Posted by Leevan Macomeau - October 26, 2011 - All News
Gothenburg, Sweden based metallers AGE OF WOE will release its self-titled debut digitally in all major web-retail outlets and streaming services on December 5th via Pivotal Rockordings instead of November 14th as previously reported.
AGE OF WOE performed its debut release and also showcased new songs live at Belly of the Whale Studios (Brewhouse – Gothenburg, Sweden) on October 21st. This exclusive studio performance was for a limited amount of people only and has highlights have now been posted for audiences worldwide at http://www.justin.tv/bellyofthewhalestudio/
Consisting of members from END OF ALL, MASSMORD, THE PROCESS and NO HAWAII, the band is fueled by the desire to explore new soundscapes in the vast landscapes of punk and metal, leaving the Gothenburg sound in the dust.
Fan-filmed footage of AGE OF WOE performing the song “We Are Dead” in Gothenburg, Sweden can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2P1X8wHUrU
Age of Woe was recorded and mixed at Belly of the Whale Studio in Gothenburg with Carlos Sepulveda (NO HAWAII, JOE BARESI, PSYCORE) and mastered by Ulf Blomberg of HoboRec (GRACE.WILL.FALL, COUNTERBLAST, MASSMORD.) Pivotal Rockordings is making the debut EP available digitally worldwide while the limited vinyl printings are available through Addiction to War in France, Halvfabrikat Records and HoboRec in Sweden and Nakkeskudd Plater in Norway.
Age of Woe Tracklisting:
- We Are Dead
- The Antagonist
- No Remorse
AGE OF WOE is:
Sonny Stark – Vocals (MASSMORD, FUTURE RUINS)
Anders Pålsson – Bass (FREDAG DEN 13:E)
Martin Brzezinski – Guitar (END OF ALL)
Gonzo Incognito- Guitar (NO HAWAII)
Markus Bolechowski Franklin – Drums (THE PROCESS, DEADISTS)
Links:
http://www.ageofwoe.net
http://www.facebook.com/ageofwoe
http://www.myspace.com/ageofwoe
http://ageofwoe.bandcamp.com
Posted by Leevan Macomeau - October 26, 2011 - All News
Gothenburg, Sweden based metal-sextet MARIONETTE will self-release its third album Nerve worldwide on December 5, 2011 instead of November 14th as previously reported. The album will be released digitally via Pivotal Rockordings in all major web-retail outlets and streaming services while the physical album will be self-released by MARIONETTE in individually numbered high-quality digipaks featuring two exclusive bonus tracks and can be pre-ordered at http://www.marionette.se. Artwork for the release was handled by Gustavo Sazes of Abstrata Design (ARCH ENEMY, FIREWIND) and is available for viewing below:
MARIONETTE will take part in “The SlaughTour 2011” alongside fellow Swedes DEAD BY APRIL and ONE WITHOUT. Dates, which have been rescheduled are as follows, tickets previously purchased are still valid:
Dec 8 – O2 Academy 3, Manchester UK
Dec 9 – O2 ABC 2, Glasgow, UK
Dec 10 – The Other Rooms, Newcastle, UK
Dec 11 – HMV Institute, Birmingham, UK
Dec 12 – The Garage, London, UK
Dec 13 – Joiners, Southampton, UK
Dec 14 – Muziekodroom, Hasselt, Belgium
Dec 15 – Backstage Club, Munich, Germany
Dec 16 – Underground, Cologne, Germany
Dec 17 – Molotow, Hamburg, Germany
Dec 18 – Kelder, Amersfoort, Netherlands
Dec 19 – Batschkapp, Frankfurt, Germany
Dec 20 – Comet Club, Berlin, Germany
Dec 21 – Universum, Stuttgart, Germany
Dec 22 – 3Raum/Arena, Vienna, Austria
Tickets can be purchased at:
http://www.marionette.se
Nerve, the follow up to MARIONETTE’s 2009 release Enemies, was recorded at Studio Fredman with producer Fredrik Nordström (IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, AT THE GATES), was mixed by DEAD BY APRIL songwriter Pontus Hjelm at Studio PH in Gothenburg and was mastered by Erik Broheden (RAMMSTEIN, TURBONEGRO, WITHIN TEMPTATION) at Masters of Audio Studio in Stockholm, Sweden.
NERVE Tracklisting:
- From Marionette With Love
- Stand In Line
- Act Of Violence
- Remember Your Name
- Revelation 6:8
- A New High
- Something Forgotten
- Smile Or Die Trying
- The Last
- När Du Ruttnar Bort
- Brand New Day
- Lights Out
- Overdose*
- The Sun, The Skies, The Clarity And Light*
*Only available on physical album version.
Live video footage featuring the studio version of the track “Remember Your Name” in its entirety can be viewed at the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBWG5Owse-8
Links:
Marionette Official Website: http://www.marionette.se
Marionette Youtube Page: http://www.youtube.com/marionettesweden
Marionette on Twitter: http://twitter.com/marionetteswe
Marionette Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/marionettesweden
Marionette Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/marionettesweden
Posted by Leevan Macomeau - October 18, 2011 - All News
Gothenburg, Sweden based metallers AGE OF WOE will perform its debut release and also showcase new songs live at Belly of the Whale Studios (Brewhouse – Gothenburg, Sweden) this Friday the 21st at 19.00 Swedish Time (1pm EST.) This exclusive studio performance will be for a limited amount of people only – as the band will perform at Henriksberg (Gothenburg, Sweden) later that night and the performance will be posted as a live stream for audiences worldwide directly from the studio at http://www.justin.tv/bellyofthewhalestudio/
AGE OF WOE will release its self-titled debut digitally in all major web-retail outlets and streaming services on November 14th via Pivotal Rockordings. Consisting of members from END OF ALL, MASSMORD, THE PROCESS and NO HAWAII, the band is fueled by the desire to explore new soundscapes in the vast landscapes of punk and metal, leaving the Gothenburg sound in the dust.
Fan-filmed footage of AGE OF WOE performing the song “We Are Dead” in Gothenburg, Sweden can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2P1X8wHUrU
Age of Woe was recorded and mixed at Belly of the Whale Studio in Gothenburg with Carlos Sepulveda (NO HAWAII, JOE BARESI, PSYCORE) and mastered by Ulf Blomberg of HoboRec (GRACE.WILL.FALL, COUNTERBLAST, MASSMORD.) Pivotal Rockordings is making the debut EP available digitally worldwide while the limited vinyl printings are available through Addiction to War in France, Halvfabrikat Records and HoboRec in Sweden and Nakkeskudd Plater in Norway.
Age of Woe Tracklisting:
- We Are Dead
- The Antagonist
- No Remorse
AGE OF WOE is:
Sonny Stark – Vocals (MASSMORD, FUTURE RUINS)
Anders Pålsson – Bass (FREDAG DEN 13:E)
Martin Brzezinski – Guitar (END OF ALL)
Gonzo Incognito- Guitar (NO HAWAII)
Markus Bolechowski Franklin – Drums (THE PROCESS, DEADISTS)
Links:
http://www.ageofwoe.net
http://www.facebook.com/ageofwoe
http://www.myspace.com/ageofwoe
http://ageofwoe.bandcamp.com
Posted by Leevan Macomeau - October 10, 2011 - All News
Swedish guitarist/vocalist Christian Älvestam (SOLUTION.45, MISERATION, TORCHBEARER, ex-SCAR SYMMETRY) has inked a deal with Pivotal Rockordings for the release of his first solo EP, entitled Self 2.0. The EP will be released exclusively in all major web-retail outlets and streaming services in Spring 2012.
Perhaps most well known in the metal community as the singer on SCAR SYMMETRY’s first three albums, and currently front man in SOLUTION.45, Älvestam also garnered fandom in the house music scene through his collaboration on a single MCD with DJ HENRIK B, entitled Now and Forever. The single not only received rave reviews in the electronic music scene, but also was immediately picked up by DJ Tiesto, who played it in regular rotation on his world tour to tens of thousands of people. With additional contributions of his signature vocal style as a guest in the most recent DEMON HUNTER and BLOODBATH releases, Älvestam’s name has become a fixture among hordes of fans.
However, Self 2.0 promises to be something different from what fans expect from the singer/songwriter, as Älvestam explains:
“It’s not exactly a secret that I have a weak spot for more pop-oriented stuff – especially in the vein of the sound of the ´80′s. In fact, I have always been listening to softer music, alongside the heavier stuff, which is probably why my own music so often, unintentionally, tend to end up being a mixture of the two. I simply can’t help myself when it comes to merging the aforesaid styles together, it seems. I’d like to call it unavoidable influence, as a direct result of having been indoctrinated with both, from childhood upwards. With that said, fighting against it is not an easy thing, whether you want to or not;) At the same time, some would call it a mixed blessing I guess. Anyhow, I have wanted to do something a bit different from what I usually do, for a long time now and that is to make an all stripped-down and laidback album, where I use my clean vocals only. You who have followed me since the early days know I’ve made brief digressions, musically, of that sort before, like the “Final State”-trilogy (Unmoored) and “Lethean Tears” (Solution .45), to name a few, so it’s not like “Self 2.0″ is me heading out into completely unexplored territory. I’ve been there before, grubbing in its periphery. Then again, I guess you could see “Self 2.0″ as me going all the way for the first time, if you like!
What can you expect of “Self 2.0″ then, taken as a whole? Well, if you, like me, dig bands/artists such as Michael Cretu (Sandra/Enigma, etc.), Krister Linder (Grace/Dive, etc.), 30 Seconds To Mars, Mute Math, Nephew, Dead Letter Circus, Pendulum, Mew, The Radio Dept. and so on, chance is “Self 2.0″ may strike your fancy!”
Links:
http://www.facebook.com/christian.alvestam
http://www.myspace.com/christianalvestam
http://label.pivotalalliance.com
Posted by Leevan Macomeau - October 10, 2011 - All News
Gothenburg, Sweden based progressive extreme metallers ELDRIMNER has signed with Pivotal Rockordings for the band’s upcoming yet-to-be-titled debut album which will be released digitally in all major web-retail outlets and streaming services. The band’s new material – which features all Swedish lyrics and guest appearances – will be recorded early next year for a Spring 2012 release.
ELDRIMNER was founded in 2006, immediately playing shows regularly with other groups in the Gothenburg black metal scene. Over the following years, the band’s original black metal sound progressed, taking inspiration from groups as varied as MESHUGGAH and THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN. In 2009, ELDRIMNER released an EP entitled I mitt jag which was recorded, mixed and mastered with Marko Tervonen (THE CROWN, ANGEL BLAKE) at Studio MT in Trollhätan and was followed up by shows on the West Coast of Sweden, including a critically acclaimed appearance at Metal Town in 2010.
Upcoming Concerts:
Oct 14 – Stars ‘n Bars, Gothenburg, Sweden
ELDRIMNER is:
Alexander Andersson – Vocals (MARIONETTE)
Robin Holgersson – Guitars
Martin Tjusling – Guitars
Otto Halling – Bass
Robert Johansson – Drums
Links:
http://www.facebook.com/Eldrimner
http://www.myspace.com/eldrimnerswe
http://label.pivotalalliance.com
Posted by Leevan Macomeau - October 10, 2011 - All News
Gothenburg, Sweden based metal-sextet MARIONETTE will release its third album, Nerve, worldwide on November 14, 2011. The album will be released digitally via Pivotal Rockordings in all major web-retail outlets and streaming services while the physical album will be self-released by MARIONETTE in individually numbered high-quality digipaks featuring two exclusive bonus tracks. Artwork for the release is being handled by Gustavo Sazes of Abstrata Design (ARCH ENEMY, FIREWIND.)
Video footage featuring the studio version of the track “Remember Your Name” in its entirety can be viewed at the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBWG5Owse-8
Guitarist and founding member of MARIONETTE Aron Parmerud commented on Nerve and the decision to self-release the physical version:
“We are pleased to finally announce the album title for our third release: Nerve. This album has a very special place in our hearts not only because it is our strongest and most diverse material to date, but also because we spent a good deal of time figuring out the most relevant way to present the album to our fans. In doing so, we decided to forego a traditional release through a label and instead release Nerve on our own.
We have been working closely with Gustavo Sazes from Abstrata Design for months now to create a stunning covert art that we will share with you closer to the release. Nerve will be available starting November 14 via our Official Website, and on all online mp3 services (including Spotify) via Pivotal Rockordings. Physical copies of Nerve will be individually numbered, each of which we will sign and personalize per request. Nerve will also be available for purchase on all upcoming MARIONETTE tour dates, including The SlaughTour 2012.”
Nerve, the follow up to MARIONETTE’s 2009 release Enemies, was recorded at Studio Fredman with producer Fredrik Nordström (IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, AT THE GATES), was mixed by DEAD BY APRIL songwriter Pontus Hjelm at Studio PH in Gothenburg and was mastered by Erik Broheden (RAMMSTEIN, TURBONEGRO, WITHIN TEMPTATION) at Masters of Audio Studio in Stockholm, Sweden.
Nerve Tracklisting:
- From Marionette With Love
- Stand In Line
- Act of Violence
- Remember Your Name
- Revelation 6:8
- A New High
- Something Forgotten
- Smile or Die Trying
- The Last
- När Du Ruttnar Bort
- Brand New Day
- Lights Out
- Overdose*
- The Sun, The Skies, The Clarity and Light*
*Only available on physical album version.
MARIONETTE will take part in “The SlaughTour 2011” alongside ONE WITHOUT and fellow Swedes DEAD BY APRIL. Previously purchased tickets are still valid and the rescheduled dates are as follows:
Dec 8 – Academy 3, Manchester UK
Dec 9 – ABC 2, Glasgow, UK
Dec 10 – The Other Rooms, Newcastle, UK
Dec 11 – HMV Institute, Birmingham, UK
Dec 12 – The Garage, London, UK
Dec 13 – Joiners, Southampton, UK
Dec 14 – Muziekodroom, Hasselt, Belgium
Dec 15 – Backstage Club, Munich, Germany
Dec 16 – Underground, Cologne, Germany
Dec 17 – Headcrash, Hamburg, Germany
Dec 18 – Kelder, Amersfoort, Netherlands
Dec 19 – Batschkapp, Frankfurt, Germany
Dec 20 – Comet Club, Berlin, Germany
Dec 21 – Universum, Stuttgart, Germany
Dec 22 – 3Raum, Vienna, Austria
Tickets can be purchased at on the band’s website http://www.marionette.se
Links:
http://www.marionette.se
http://www.facebook.com/marionettesweden
http://www.myspace.com/marionettesweden
http://www.youtube.com/marionettesweden
http://twitter.com/marionetteswe
http://label.pivotalalliance.com
http://management.pivotalalliance.com
Posted by Leevan Macomeau - October 10, 2011 - All News
Gothenburg, Sweden based metallers AGE OF WOE will release its self-titled debut digitally in all major web-retail outlets and streaming services on November 14th via Pivotal Rockordings. Consisting of members from END OF ALL, MASSMORD, THE PROCESS and NO HAWAII, the band is fueled by the desire to explore new soundscapes in the vast landscapes of punk and metal, leaving the Gothenburg sound in the dust. The artwork for the digital version of Age of Woe is available below:
Fan-filmed footage of AGE OF WOE performing the song “We Are Dead” in Gothenburg, Sweden can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2P1X8wHUrU
Age of Woe was recorded and mixed at Belly of the Whale Studio in Gothenburg with Carlos Sepulveda (NO HAWAII, JOE BARESI, PSYCORE) and mastered by Ulf Blomberg of HoboRec (GRACE.WILL.FALL, COUNTERBLAST, MASSMORD.) Pivotal Rockordings is making the debut EP available digitally worldwide while the limited vinyl printings are available through Addiction to War in France, Halvfabrikat Records and HoboRec in Sweden and Nakkeskudd Plater in Norway.
Age of Woe Tracklisting:
- We Are Dead
- The Antagonist
- No Remorse
AGE OF WOE is:
Sonny Stark – Vocals (MASSMORD, FUTURE RUINS)
Anders Pålsson – Bass (FREDAG DEN 13:E)
Martin Brzezinski – Guitar (END OF ALL)
Gonzo Incognito- Guitar (NO HAWAII)
Markus Bolechowski Franklin – Drums (THE PROCESS, DEADISTS)
Links:
http://www.ageofwoe.net
http://www.facebook.com/ageofwoe
http://www.myspace.com/ageofwoe
http://ageofwoe.bandcamp.com
Posted by Leevan Macomeau - October 10, 2011 - All News
Metal Hammer Germany is streaming Rat King (Available October 11th) in its entirety at THIS location. Rat King is the second album by Swedish extreme death metallers AS YOU DROWN. The album stream will be available until October 10th.
Pre-order options for Rat King are still available at http://www.metalblade.com/asyoudrown
Vocalist Henrik Blomqvist commented on Rat King:
“We are delighted to finally be finished with the recording of our second album, entitled Rat King, which will be out in October via Metal Blade. The album – mixed and mastered by Plec at Panic Room Studios – features artwork by Mark Riddick, as well as by Sven de Caluwe of the mighty ABORTED, and nine epic songs of skull crushing death metal mayhem and darkness. It feels like we’ve taken everything we do to a whole new level on this one, and we can’t wait to get out on the road and play these songs live. This new material is INTENSE, although at the same time a lot more varied and dynamic than what we’ve done in the past. Keep your eyes and ears open friends. Death! Destruction!! GOATS!”
AS YOU DROWN will hit the road with LIVARKAHIL in October with more dates to be announced:
26/10/11 – FR – Marseille – Le Local
27/10/11 – FR – Nice – Sezamo
29/10/11 – FR – Vernouillet – Warm Up
AS YOU DROWN previously released its debut album Reflection worldwide via Metal Blade Records in July 2009. Reflection received critical acclaim from underground publications worldwide with special attention given to the band’s ability to appeal to a broad extreme metal audience.
Rat King Tracklisting:
1. Conqueror
2. Slaves To The Kingdom Of Fear
3. You Should Be Paranoid
4. Rabid Wolves In Sheep’s Clothing
5. Your Loyal Betrayer
6. The Coming
7. The Nothing
8. Bleeding Structure
9. Cleansing Hands
AS YOU DROWN is:
Henrik Blomqvist – Vocals
Mikael Åkerström – Guitars
Simon Exner – Guitars
Martin Latvala – Drums
Robert Karlsson – Bass
Links:
http://www.facebook.com/asyoudrown
http://www.myspace.com/asyoudrownsweden
http://twitter.com/asyoudrown
http://management.pivotalalliance.com
Posted by Leevan Macomeau - October 10, 2011 - All News
JD Schmidt of Dallas, Texas based progressive metallers NOCICEPTOR, who also features in its ranks THREAT SIGNAL guitarist Travis Montgomery, was recently interviewed by Hails and Horns and discussed TOOL’s Prison Sex among other topics. The video interview is available for viewing at http://www.hailsandhorns.com/interview/retro-video-jd-schmidt-of-nociceptor-talks-tools-prison-sex/
NOCICEPTOR‘s Among Insects was released on June 1st, 2011 digitally in all major web-retail outlets and streaming services via Pivotal Rockordings. The EP was produced by Travis Montgomery (THREAT SIGNAL) at his home studio in Dallas, Texas. The album is a hard-hitting riff-fiesta featuring massive grooves, scorching solos, and insane jam-offs for fans of MESHUGGAH, NEVERMORE, and TESSERACT.
The track “Mollusk” from the band’s debut EP Among Insects is available for streaming at http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/nociceptor-world-premiere-mollusk
Among Insects Tracklisting:
1. Intro
2. The Fell
3. Emergence
4. Botfly
5. Mollusk
6. Pornoholocaust
7. Cuntagion
8. Angus McGillicuddy
NOCICEPTOR is:
JD Schmidt – Vocals
Travis Montgomery – Guitars
Joey Bartoli – Guitars
Scott Allen – Bass
Michael Eskandari – Drums
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/nociceptor
http://label.pivotalalliance.com
