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Borknagar Working On New Album, Original Vocalist On Two Songs

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Norwegian post black metallers Borknagar have began recording a new studio album to follow up 2012’s Urd!, and original vocalist Kristoffer Rygg (aka Garm/Fiery G Maelstrom/Trixter G) has recorded vocals for two songs. Jens Bogren is set to mix at Fascination Street Studio (Opeth, Kreator, Katatonia), and is expected out in late 2015 via Century Media Records.

Borknagar’s Øystein G. Brun (guitars) comments:

“These days, 20 years ago, Kristoffer and I hooked up for the very first time in Bergen to record vocals for the BORKNAGAR debut album. Glorious days, indeed. Last night I was barely asleep as I got the first vocal samples from Kristoffer late yesterday evening – and have been listening to the songs repeatedly since then. Being a former bandmate and a huge fan of his work ever since we parted ways back in the days, I certainly did expect a lot, but what he sent over this time around surpass every expectations. Really! Still trying to get my jaw back in position and the goosebumps seem to have turned chronic on me.

Kristoffer performs the lead vocals for one full song called ‘Winter Thrice’ and does additional vocals for another opus called ‘Terminus’.

Being a profoundly nostalgic person, this makes me reflect about how damn lucky I am to have been able to work with some of the finest vocalists in the world, throughout the years. Musically the upcoming album will be a celebration of just that. Along with the vocals of Vintersorg, ICS Vortex and Lazare, it should be needless to argue that this will be a very special album! Massively so! More info will follow soon!”

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Lamb Of God In The Studio?

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Lamb Of God have dropped hints on their Instagram page that they have begun work on a new album. Numerous shots of instruments and a #lambofgodVII hashtag somewhat gave it away, but see for yourself below.

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Video: Intronaut – Instrumental New Song Plus Studio Footage

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Intronaut debuted the instrumental version of a new song at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA. Band drummer Danny Walker shared lots of studio footage, where they are recording at Clear Lake Audio in North Hollywood, CA with producer Josh Newell. Devin Townsend will be mixing, and is due out later in the year.

Toying with bass effects and gettin jazzy wit it! #clearlakeaudio #intronaut

Posted by Danny Walker drummer on Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Toying with bass effects and gettin jazzy wit it! #clearlakeaudio #intronaut

Posted by Danny Walker drummer on Wednesday, April 15, 2015


Lamb Of God Vocalist Records Guest Vocals On Upcoming Sourvein Record

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Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blythe recorded guest vocals on the upcoming Sourvein album Aquatic Occult, due this summer via Metal Blade. Corrosion of Conformity bassist/vocalist Mike Dean is producing.

Amongst reading the page proofs of my book & getting the final edit and design version of that approved, getting all the photos ready for my gallery show, dealing with my band on the creative end & all the endless crap that comes with that, and doing press for my book, photo show, and upcoming band tours, I decided I needed a break. Where does an overloaded writer/photographer/musician/creative type go when he needs a break? To the studio to work on SOMEBODY ELSE’S project, of course! Here’s my buddy T-Roy of Cape Fear, NC’s infamous Sourvein tracking vocals for their new record, Aquatic Occult, which will be coming out later this year on @MetalBladeRecords. I love the lines in this photo! I went down to Raleigh, NC where Sourvein were tracking & added a little Randy into the mix- the record will have guest vocals by me on a song, a spoken word bit on another, a creepy organ part I wrote on another, and some samples I collected where ever T-Roy decides to put ’em. I have deep roots in the Cape Fear, so when it calls, I answer. It was good to hang with my homie, & I’m looking forward to @sourveinofficials new album when it drops- bringing the Southern heavy vibe to Metal Blade! Plus, it gave me a chance to work with Sourvein’s producer for this album, who is a PUNK ROCK LEGEND & has been a HUGE influence on me as a vocalist since I was in high school…

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Clutch Frontman Speaks About New Album

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Neil Fallon of Clutch. Photo Credit: David Rippeto

Neil Fallon of Clutch. Photo Credit: David Rippeto

Clutch frontman Neil Fallon recently spoke about the impact of “Earth Rocker” on their forthcoming album, out this fall via Weathermaker Music:

“Well, I guess there are two answers to that because we already finished recording our next record. It is in the process of being mixed right now. And I do recall that when we first started writing I kind of had a bit of a head game going on trying to preoccupy myself with upping the bar, and that only kind of created problems because that’s just unneeded pressure. Then I realized we never really thought that way when we were making Earth Rocker, so then I just kind of let go — and once I stopped fretting about that, it became a much easier record to write.”

He later added of the new album:

“I think in a lot of ways it is similar to Earth Rocker because we started writing it very quickly after we started touring for Earth Rocker, whereas in the past Strange Cousins from the West was four years before Earth Rocker. So, I think there is a lot of similarities. It may even, as whole, be faster than Earth Rocker. The songs might be more succinct than Earth Rocker. But at this point I have heard it so many times that I can’t make heads or tails or it at this point.”

Read the whole interview here.


Gojira Confirm Start Of Tracking New Album

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Gojira has confirmed that they have began tracking their new album at Silver Cord Studios in New York City, which is owned by band singer and guitarist Joe Duplantier, by posting this photo.

Silver Cord is a brand new recording studio based in New York. Designed and owned by Joe Duplantier of Gojira, the…

Posted by Gojira on Monday, April 6, 2015

Silver Cord is a brand new recording studio based in New York. Designed and owned by Joe Duplantier of Gojira, the studio will serve as the band’s headquarters for the next couple of months as they produce their 6th studio album. Silver Cord will be available to other artists/bands/producers starting June 6th, 2015.For bookings and inquiries visit http://www.silvercordstudio.comSilver Cord Studio on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/silvercordstudio

Posted by Gojira on Monday, April 6, 2015


Children Of Bodom Begin Recording New Album

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Children of Bodom have confirmed via this post below that recording sessions for their new album have began at an undisclosed recording studio. A photo of drummer Jaska Raatikainen has surfaced.

Drum recordings for the new album have started! Stay tuned for studio updates!

Posted by Children Of Bodom on Sunday, April 5, 2015


Huntress Completes Recording New Album

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Photo Credit: Susanne Alexandra Maathuis

Huntress have concluded the recording sessions for their third full length album with producers Jim Rota and Paul Fig.

“That’s a wrap! Studio sessions done, mixing next. Endless thanks to our superhuman producers Jim Rota & Paul Fig (producer/engineer). This Huntress album is by far the most beautiful and the heaviest. Album 3 would not exist without you guys. Write, pre-pro (harder!), record, mix, master, unleash! Hail Heavy Metal…”

That’s a wrap! Studio sessions done, mixing next. Endless thanks to our superhuman producers Jim Rota & Paul Fig…

Posted by Huntress on Friday, April 3, 2015

Stonerwitch Saturday: Finally I can focus on other important things, like my joint rolling game. Vocals on Huntress…

Posted by Huntress on Saturday, April 4, 2015


Megadeth Frontman Comments On Addition Of Kiko Loureiro

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Megadeth has confirmed the rumors of the addition of Angra guitarist Kiko Loureiro as their new guitarist. This news follows the confirmation of Chris Adler of Lamb Of God playing drums on the forthcoming album.

Dave Mustaine commented:

“I first met Kiko around 8 years ago for a cover shoot for Burrn! magazine. I had no idea who he was, other than the fact he was tremendously talented and that the staff from Burrn! held him in high regard. Since then I’ve come to see what a guitar virtuoso he is, and I’m deeply encouraged by his depth and talent. Very few Megadeth alumni have had the same feel and ability as Kiko. As Frank Sinatra says, “the best is yet to come!” -Dave Mustaine“

KIKO LOUREIRO of ANGRA officially joins MEGADETHI first met Kiko around 8 years ago for a cover shoot for Burrn!…

Posted by Megadeth on Thursday, April 2, 2015


The Moth Gatherer Begins Mixing New Album

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Swedish experimental post-rock/metallers The Moth Gatherer is finishing up their new album The Earth Is The Sky, out later this year via Agonia Records and have posted a trailer below.

The band have completed the writing and recording of the album, and Karl Daniel Lidén (Terra Tenebrosa, Grammy nominated Switchblade album) will be mixing and mastering the album.

Line-up:
Alex – bass and vocals
Victor – guitars, electronics and vocals
Svante – drums

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