VOIVOD: NEW Album 'Target Earth' Available For Streaming!

On January 21st in Europe and January 22nd in North America, Canadian progressive Metal pioneers VOIVOD will release their 13th studio album, 'Target Earth'! On January 21st in Europe and January 22nd in North America, Canadian progressive Metal pioneers VOIVOD will release their 13th studio album, 'Target Earth'! To listen to the entire album, head over to this link: http://loudwire.com/voivod-target-earth-exclusive-album-stream/

To get the latest VOIVOD updates, be sure to download the band's new free app for mobile smart phones here:

iPhone

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voivod/id543666457?mt=8

Android

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilecartel.voivod&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5tb2JpbGVjYXJ0ZWwudm9pdm9kIl0.

Blackberry

http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/130055/?lang=en

Stay tuned for more news about 'Target Earth' and VOIVOD coming soon!

Related links:
Voivod's Official Site

SYSTEM OF A DOWN Confirm Concert In Italy With LACUNA COIL!

SYSTEM OF A DOWN have confirmed via Twitter, that they will be back in Italy to re-embrace their fans with a show that will be held on August 27 at the Fiera Milano Rho Live. The concert will be re living the history that made famous the band guided by the charismatic Serj Tankian
Special guest: LACUNA COIL and another band that we will reveal soon. Mark this event , you can't miss it!


For info and tickets: http://www.livenation.it/event/385008/system-of-a-down-tickets?c=FB_WP_systemofadown_150113

What about some NEW music? Last year, Musik Universe chatted with SYSTEM OF A DOWN's front man Serj Tankian about the bands future plans

About writing NEW music:

The band has made it clear in recent interviews that no plans have yet been made for the group to begin work on a NEW studio album.

Future releases:

"I think we have about four or five unreleased tracks that we finished before. We need to talk about what to do with them, etc. But I would be very open to releasing, like, a greatest-hits record with a few [previously] unreleased tracks. However, we haven't really discussed it, so I don't wanna make a promise."

Solo project vs SYSTEM OF A DOWN:

"It's an interesting dynamic, I think, writing by yourself and writing with people. When you have a very focused idea, a very concrete kind of understanding of what you wanna present and have the skills and the ability to completely present it the exact way that you want to, it's much more conducive to do it yourself. If you have ideas that require other people's input to kind of make it something else than what you have, then a collaboration — whether it's with SYSTEM or anyone else for that matter — would be much smarter."


Related links:
SYSTEM OF A DOWN's Official Site

Former LACUNA COIL Guitarist Claudio Leo Passes Away (RIP) - Statement From Cristina Scabbia Available!

According to Soundsblog.it, guitarist Claudio Leo died this morning after struggling with an undisclosed "serious disease." The exact cause of death has not yet been revealed. Claudio was a former member of LACUNA COIL and was currently part of CAYNE.

Cristina Scabbia from LACUNA COIL made the following post via her Facebook page earlier today:

"It's with deep sadness that I inform you all know that our dear friend and ex guitar player Claudio Leo left us.

"My deepest condolences to his family, close friends and the band Cayne.

"You will always be remembered for your strenght and positivity.

"We love you, Claudio."

Our condolences go out to Claudio's family, friends and band members. Rock In Peace!

Related links:
Cayne's official site 
Lacuna Coil's official site 

AMORPHIS Unleash NEW Album Details & Video Reports!

Finnish masters of melacholic dark Metal, AMORPHIS, have dubbed their 11th full length release 'Circle'. The album is set to be released on April 19, 2013 (Europe) and April 30 (North America) via Nuclear Blast records. 'Circle', The follow-up to 2011’s highly successful masterpiece 'The Beginning Of Times' (Finnish charts: #1, German charts: #16) was produced and mixed by no less than HYPOCRISY and PAIN mastermind Peter Tägtgren (CHILDREN OF BODOM, CELTIC FROST, IMMORTAL, DIMMU BORGIR). Tracking was done at Petrax Studio in Hollola (NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM, KORPIKLAANI) and 5K Studios in Helsinki, Finland.

A short summary of the album's concept/story written by Pekka Kainulainen, who wrote the lyrics for the album, can be read below:

"The protagonist has been dealt a bad hand at birth. He’s always felt himself an outsider with strong potential to become marginalized. Through an accident, after a crisis, he finds a connection with his inner powers. A guide is sent to him, from some other time and place. He gets a chance to take hold of his own life and change his destiny. From the past of Carelian Finland he finds his own spiritual tribe and the power to turn the course of his doomed life. This is a story of survival."

Singer Tomi Joutsen added about the album's title: “Circle represents integrity. Back in the days, when there was something special to talk about, wise men used to sit in circle. Not everyone was invited to join them. But in this story, the protagonist was invited among the wise men's circle.”

Studio reports:







Related links:
Amorphis' Official Site
Amorphis on Facebook
Amorphis on Nuclear Blast Records

7 HORNS 7 EYES Forced To Pull Out Of Canadian Tour - Details Available!

Due to unforeseen issues concerning 7 HORNS 7 EYES internally, the band has made the decision to pull out of their tour with ANNEX THEORY this February. In spite of steps taken to try to alleviate these issues, the band will be unable to take part in the tour. However, the tour itself is not cancelled and ANNEX THEORY will press on on their own.

Comments 7H7E guitarist Aaron Smith:

"This is certainly not the outcome we had in mind when we announced our participation in this tour, and it's really a bummer to let everyone down who had made plans to come see 7H7E play and to the promoters of the shows as well. There are several factors in our decision to cancel, including unforeseen financial strain, and it was not a decision we made quickly or lightly, but it's definitely the best decision. We fully intend and look forward to rescheduling a similar run of dates in the future (we hope with ANNEX THEORY), so that we can make it up to our Canadian fans! We will not forget!"

7H7E released their debut album, 'Throes of Absolution', on April 24, 2012 via Century Media Records in North America. The record features artwork by Travis Smith (OPETH, NEVERMORE) and a guest appearance by former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis. To purchase 'Throes of Absolution', please head over to CM Distro or iTunes.

ANNEX THEORY's latest EP, 'Process Existence', was self-released last May. The effort was mixed and mastered by Travis Montgomery of THREAT SIGNAL and features a cover of the RUSH classic "Subdivisions."

Related links:
7 Horns 7 Eyes on Facebook
7 Horns 7 Eyes on MySpace
7 Horns 7 Eyes on YouTube
7 Horns 7 Eyes on Big Cartel