Corrosion Of Conformity Signs With Candlelight Records + NEW Album Update!

Corrosion Of Conformity was established in 1982 in Raleigh, North Carolina by bassist Mike Dean, guitarist Woody Weatherman and drummer Reed Mullin. Ever since then the band has released 7 studio albums, 3 EP's, and 1 live album. Today, Candlelight Records proudly announced the worldwide signing of Corrosion Of Conformity. Since early this year, the band has been working with long-time producer John Custer. Now nearly complete, their still untitled eighth studio album is planned for release early in the New Year.

Gathering last summer to jam as a trio for the first time in over a decade, the treasured threesome quickly rekindled the magic that originally united and ultimately bound the musicians on a journey that today continues to impress both fans and critics. It is the efforts of this line-up that Decibel Magazine recently called “a crucial stylistic lynchpin in the bridge between Metal and Punk. Corrosion Of Conformity irrevocably reshaped crossover’s sonic possibilities.” AllMusic.com notes, ”C.O.C. weren’t following any trends. They just incorporated all the things they liked about thrash, Punk and ’70s Metal originators Black Sabbath into their constantly evolving sound. It secured them artistic and commercial credibility.”

Candlelight’s Steve Beatty says of the signing, “Animosity is one of my favorite records ever. To have C.O.C. on Candlelight with that line-up is simply mouth-watering. I saw the band in London recently and they did not disappoint. This hungry child can’t wait for the record.” Candlelight’s Edward Christie adds, “we are extremely excited to welcome the band to the label and are looking forward to an amazing album. We are all huge fans and this is truly a memorable day for all of us.”

The band shares the excitement the immediate future holds. Woody Weatherman comments, "writing and recording this new record as a three-piece has been a blast. Having Reed back in the fold with Mike and I brings it around full circle. I'm really looking forward to all that lies ahead this upcoming year."

Reed Mullen adds, “Mike, Woody and I essentially learned how to play music together and cultivated our own style, sound, and unspoken language. Re-bonding with them musically has been the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me.”

In addition to intense work on the album, C.O.C. has kept busy in 2011 touring throughout the US and abroad. One of the main attractions at this year’s Maryland Death Festival, the band mesmerized a salivating capacity audience. Sean Palmerston, editor for Canada’s online magazine Hellbound, said, “I lapped this set up. It was like the tastiest comfort food after a hard day’s work. I haven’t listened to those classic C.O.C. albums in a long, long time. It put a smile on my face.”

Mike Dean says of the new songs, “we have been overdubbing vocals and guitars in between our live dates for the better part of a year. Now it's time to mix. The process we started back in April is finally coming to fruition. The results should reflect all eras of the band's existence filtered through our current reality. This is a beast we can't wait to set free."

Formed in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1982, Corrosion Of Conformity quickly transformed Heavy Music. Politically charged and socially aware, the band has influenced countless others and today remains humble about their accomplishments. With over 1.1 million albums sold in the United States alone, the new album will be their first since 2005’s "In The Arms Of God". On release, Billboard Magazine called the album a “riff-fueled set that ranks with (the band’s) best work.”

C.O.C. will perform with Danzig tonight at the Gibson Ampitheater in Los Angeles. The band’s final performances for 2011 will be alongside Clutch December 27 through 31.

- 12/27/2011: House of Blues - Boston MA
- 12/28/2011: State Theater - Portland ME
- 12/29/2011: Westcott Theater - Syracuse NY
- 12/30/2011: Starland Ballroom - Sayreville NJ
- 12/31/2011: Trocadero Theater - Philadelphia PA

Discography:

- Eye for an Eye (1984)
- Animosity (1985)
- Blind (1991)
- Deliverance (1994)
- Wiseblood (1996)
- America's Volume Dealer (2000)
- In the Arms of God (2005)
- Album #8 in the process completed, no release date yet



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Lamb Of God Reveal NEW Album Title, Release Date, Cover Artwork & Track Listing!

Last week, the Kings of New American Metal, Lamb Of God, announced that they have completed production for their seventh studio album. Today, the band have revealed that their seventh studio album will be titled "Resolution" and that it will be released on January 24, 2012 via Epic Records (one day earlier internationally through Roadrunner). The CD was producer Josh Wilbur, who worked on the band's last effort, 2009's "Wrath".

The band has also announced the track-listing for "Resolution":

01. Straight For The Sun
02. Desolation
03. Ghost Walking
04. Guilty
05. The Undertow
06. The Number Six
07. Barbarosa
08. Invictus
09. Cheated
10. Insurrection
11. Terminally Unique
12. To The End
13. Visitation
14. King Me

Limited-edition pre-order bonus live album "Wrath - Tour 2009/2010" track listing (available only with the UK version):

01. The Passing
02. In Your Words
03. Set to Fail
04. Walk With Me In Hell
05. Hourglass
06. Now You've Got Something to Die For
07. Ruin
08. As The Palaces Burn
09. Blacken the Cursed Sun
10. Laid to Rest
11. Redneck
12. Black Label

Here is what some of the members of Lamb Of God had to say about the bands NEW album:

"The album is done. Details coming soon. The first set of invitees have been brought in to listen (no press copies kids), and the response is fantastic. Press has begun for the release and the tours we have coming in 2012. We've made it this far."

To this Randy Blythe added:

"I just wrote an album. I'm done with that for a GOOD while. Lamb of god (surprise, surprise) is NOT my reason to live. Off to hike!"

"So I heard the new Lamb Of God record tonight... the MASTERED version... I am STOKED! There is a song on the new album called "Ghost Walking"... everybody that hears it is freaking on the guitar solo.! I guess its a good one!" Commented Lamb Of God's Mark Morton.

Prior to their 2012 World Tour, the band is scheduled to do a few warm up shows on the East Coast of the United states in smaller venues. Stay tuned for more updates!

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Biohazard Premiere NEW Song Titled 'Come Alive'!

It has been six years since New York City Hardcore legends Biohazard released their eighth studio album titled "Means to an End". After beating up many obstacles, including the sudden departure of singer/bassist Evan Seinfeld in June, Biohazard are set to release their new album titled "Reborn In Defiance" on January 20, 2012 via Nuclear Blast Records. Biohazard's new album will be available via Nuclear Blast outside of North America, with a U.S. label partner soon to be announced. The band is planning to celebrate the launch of "Reborn In Defiance" with a record-release party in their hometown of Brooklyn, New York, before hitting the road on an extensive World tour.

The album features the original Biohazard lineup which consists of Evan Seinfeld (vocals, bass), Billy Graziadei (guitar, vocals), Danny Schuler (drums) and Bobby Hambel (guitar). The album was produced by the very talented Toby Wright, who is known for his past work with Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer, Fear Factory, Korn, Mötley Crüe, Kiss, In Flames and Stone Stour, just to mention a few.

The big question that all Biohazard fans have is: what happened with Evan Seinfeld? This is what singer/guitarist Billy Graziadei had to say about this matter.

"It dropped like a bombshell. It kind of came up from left field. We finished tracking the record in late February and really didn't have much contact with him that much. Everything was through management and I was working on the mix with Toby and some additional overdubs and different ideas and some piano and keyboard stuff. Then a couple of weeks ago he calls up and says, 'I can't do it anymore!' He's got a bunch of personal stuff and it's mostly secret. But it's personal between… it's what's going on in his life, but he made a decision and we weren't happy about it, but we made our decision to continue and keep going. It would be great if he was here and I know he's proud of the record and as happy as it came out as we are. We were all there and made it together and focused equally on it, but rather to let it die out, we said, 'You know what? Fuck it! We're all psyched and happy and even though things are different it doesn't mean much has changed!' The heart and soul of the band is still intact and we're gonna continue."

Ever since Seinfeld left the band, Scott Roberts became his temporary replacement. The band is actively looking for a permanent replacement, but rest assured that the band is ready to put on the fight of their lives!

Click to listen to a NEW Biohazard song titled "Come Alive"!

Discography:

- Demos

Demo 1 (1988)
Demo 2 (1989)

- Studio albums

Biohazard (1990)
Urban Discipline (1992)
State of the World Address (1994)
Mata Leão (1996)
New World Disorder (1999)
Uncivilization (2001)
Kill or Be Killed (2003)
Means to an End (2005)
Reborn In Defiance (2011)

- Live albums

No Holds Barred (1997)
Live in San Francisco (2007)

- Compilation

Tales from the B-Side (2001)



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In Flames - Video Premiere Of 'Where The Dead Ships Dwell'

When Swedish Metal icons In Flames released latest album entitled "Sounds of a Playground Fading" June, 15 via Century Media, the expectations were very high. The band exceeded all expectations, which is nothing new for a band that is constantly reinventing their sound while still keeping their signature sound intact. The bands 10th studio album features 13 new songs that were recorded at IF Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden and produced by their singer Anders Friden and Roberto Laghi. After the departure of their guitarist Jesper Strömblad on February of 2010 due to personal reasons and health problems, the band decided that they would work on their new album as a four piece.

Next month, In Flames will be releasing the digital single for "Where The Dead Ships Dwell". The release will feature three different remixes with versions by German rapper Casper, drum-and-bass act The Quemists and Kristof Bathory (singer of Dawn Of Ashes). This is what In Flames' frontman Anders Fridén had to say about this upcoming release.

"The songs have already been made and the originals are as good as they can be, but what if I give them to an artist from a whole different genre, what would be there take on it? I love collaborations like this and all the artists we worked with have done an awesome job. It's not meant to be taken dead serious and it's not how In Flames is gonna sound next, but I love it and I hope you'll enjoy a twist to the formula."

Without further due, here is In Flames' brand new video for their song "Where The Dead Ships Dwell". The band once again lined up director Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company, who has previously worked with Dimmu Borgir, Lacuna Coil, Sonic Syndicate and Kamelot, among others.



















In Flames "Sounds of a Playground Fading" track listing (All songs written by Björn Gelotte, arranged by In Flames).

1) "Sounds of a Playground Fading"
2) "Deliver Us"
3) "All for Me"
4) "The Puzzle"
5) "Fear is the Weakness"
6) "Where the Dead Ships Dwell"
7) "The Attic"
8) "Darker Times"
9) "Ropes"
10) "Enter Tragedy"
11) "Jester’s Door"
12) "A New Dawn"
13) "Liberation"



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Metallica Rock Bangalore, India - Video Available!

Heavy Music history was made today (Sunday, October 29), as the legendary Heavy Metal band Metallica performed their first-ever concert in India. The concert took place in Bangalore, India were 22,000 Metal maniacs showed up to have a rocking time! The band took over center stage at around 8:00 PM (local time) with ear and neck warmers "Creeping Death", "For Whom The Bell Tolls" and "Fuel".

According to IBN Live, Vladivar Rock 'N India (concert organizers) brought in 1,000 police officers in order to make sure that tonight's concert met all safety standards. Joining Metallica were local bands Inner Spectrum and Guillotine, who kicked off the show at 6 PM.

After having their Friday night concert in the city of Gurgaon (a suburb of Delhi) postponed and then canceled because of "technical issues", the Thrash Metal quartet was hungrier than ever!

Metallica's Set-list in Bangalore, India:

01. Creeping Death
02. For Whom the Bell Tolls
03. Fuel
04. Ride the Lightning
05. Fade to Black
06. Cyanide
07. The Memory Remains
08. Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
09. Sad But True
10. All Nightmare Long
11. One
12. Master of Puppets
13. Blackened
14. Nothing Else Matters
15. Enter Sandman

Encore:

16. Am I Evil?
17. Battery
18. Seek & Destroy







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