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Chicago's DIRGE WITHIN has inked a deal with Rocket Science Ventures/THC: Music. The band will enter Mercenary Studios in Zion, Illinois on December 5 to record its sophomore full-length album with engineer Scott Creekmore and producer Ari Mihalopoulos for an April 10, 2012 release.

Commented DIRGE WITHIN frontman Jeremy "Jerms" Genske: "Myself and the rest of the guys in DIRGE WITHIN are very excited about this new chapter in the DIRGE WITHIN story, as well as our new partnership with Rocket Science Music. It seemed like a perfect fit, and I can't wait to see what we accomplish together in this new endeavor. It's gonna be a whole new ride. New team, new atmosphere, and a new vibe. Get ready!"

In other news, guitarist Matt Szlachta has left DIRGE WITHIN to continue to focus on his passion for teaching guitar to his students and for other personal reasons. He has since been replaced by Chuck Wepfer.

"There's no bad blood at all, man," says Jeremy. "We're all still good buds and very close. His head and heart just weren't in it anymore, and he wanted to go back to teaching. He really loves it, and that's where he felt he had to be."

DIRGE WITHIN's forthcoming album will be the band's first to feature drummer Frankie Harchut and bassist Jeff Paulick (bassist/vocalist of LAZARUS A.D.), who has been filling on bass duties on tour with DIRGE WITHIN.

"I am very excited about the new songs we've written for this new album, and that people will be able to check out my style of playing a little more," stated Harchut. "We worked our asses off writing these new songs, a lot of long nights, and I'm personally stoked to have our fans hear 'em. I really think they're gonna be into it." Jeremy added, "The songs are heavier, smarter, and more melodic in parts. Some are even a little slower! There were no rules when we were writing at all. No holds barred. Whatever came out, came out. And I think it's gonna make a really good, well-rounded metal album."
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Mattel's Monster High line has had two TV specials air on Nickelodeon as of 2010. But 2012 will see more than just the one. There will in fact be four different 44 minute long specials airing next year starting off with Draculaura's Sweet 1600!  With this there will be an addition of 52 webisodes in the season 3 online series. According to voice actress Debi Derrynerry who voices Draculaura she stated this in a recent live online chat with Atamaii.com's Stu Carter via MonsterHighDolls.com. So keep your eyes and ears peeled ghouls!
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American heavy metal mammoths THY WILL BE DONE are confirmed to headline the inaugural 'Strength Beyond Strength' event on December 8th at the Palladium in Worcester, MA. A tribute to the late "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, the proceeds from the event will be donated to help after-school music programs in the Worcester area.

The Palladium has been the home of the annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival for thirteen years, of which THY WILL BE DONE has been a part of four. "We were honored when the Palladium promoters asked us to headline such an event. Conceptually, its a wonderful sentiment to Dime's legacy.", says vocalist J. Costa. "What better way to keep that flame burning than by celebrating life and helping provide a creative environment for the youth after school."

"We'll be paying homage to Dime that night," Costa concludes, "with some fun surprises." For more information about the show, visit their Facebook page.

THY WILL BE DONE have recently completed the recording process for their upcoming EP, which is currently being mixed by acclaimed metal producer Zeuss (Suicide Silence, Soulfly, Chimaira). The news was announced on MTV2's Headbangers Ball with Jose Mangin. The interview can be viewed HERE.
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Canadian Metal road warriors, KITTIE have announced extensive touring plans to kick off 2012. Stretching from Canada, the US and a return appearance in Australia on the renowned SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL. Support on their North American tour will come from Blackguard, The Agonist and Bonded By Blood!

TOUR DATES:

2/17/12 London, ONT Music Hall
2/18/12 Montréal, CAN Opera House
2/25/12 Brisbane, AUS RNA Showgrounds
2/26/12 Sydney, AUS Olympic Park
3/2/12 Melbourne, AUS Showgrounds
3/3/12 Adelaide, AUS Bonython Park
3/5/12 Perth, AUS Claremont Showgrounds
4/10/12 Poughkeepsie, NY The Loft
4/11/12 Albany, NY Bogie's
4/12/12 Reading, PA Reverb
4/13/12 Rochester, NY Montage Music Hall
4/14/12 Portage, IN Camelot Hall
4/15/12 Waterloo, IA Spicoli's Grill
4/16/12 Peoria IL Brass Rail
4/17/12 Milwaukee, WI Rave
4/18/12 St Paul, MN Station 4
4/19/12 Winnipeg, MB Park Theatre
4/20/12 Regina, SK The Exchange
4/21/12 Edmonton, AL Pawn Shop
4/22/12 Prince George, BC The Generator
4/23/12 Vancouver, BC Red Room
4/24/12 Seattle WA El Corazon
4/25/12 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
4/26/12 San Francisco, CA The Grand Ballroom
4/27/12 Anaheim, CA The Grove
4/28/12 Bakersfield, CA Jerry's
4/29/12 Las Vegas, NV Cheyenne Saloon
4/30/12 Salt Lake City, UT Vertigo
5/1/12 Englewood, CO Moe's
5/2/12 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theater
5/3/12 Odessa, TX Dos Amigos
5/4/12 Dallas, TX Trees
5/5/12 Houston, TX Scout Bar
5/6/12 Tyler, TX Clicks
5/7/12 Oklahoma City, OK The Roxy
5/8/12 Tulsa, OK Marquee
5/9/12 Kansas City, MO The Beaumont Club
5/10/12 St Louis, MO The Firebird
5/11/12 Joliet, Il Mojoes
5/12/12 Detroit, MI Blondie's
5/13/12 Cleveland, OH Peabody's
5/14/12 West Springfield, VA Jaxx
5/15/12 Baltimore, MD Soundstage
5/16/12 New York, NY The Gramercy Theatre
5/17/12 Hampton Beach, NH Wallys Pub
5/18/12 Worcester, MA Tammany Hall
5/19/12 Boston, MA Middle East Downstairs
5/20/12 Auburn, ME Club Texas
5/21/12 Montreal, QUE FouFounes
5/22/12 Ottawa, ON Mavericks
5/23/12 Hartford, CT Webster Theater
5/24/12 Trenton, NJ Championship Bar and Grill
5/25/12 Providence, RI The Ruins at Coliseum
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Hawthorne Heights has signed to Twilight Records in Japan . The label, which has released albums from such acts as Attack Attack!, Stereo Skyline, The Ready Set and more, will release the band’s Hate EP in January with bonus alternate versions of “Hate” and “Oceans.” Hawthorne Heights will be announcing dates for a Japanese tour which is tentatively scheduled for April 2012.
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France’s innovative heavy metal act on the rise, Hypno5e, has teamed up with Lambgoat.com to premiere the title track from the band’s upcoming sophomore album, Acid Mist Tomorrow. The brand new track can be streamed exclusively online HERE throughout the weekend.

Commented the band, “‘Acid Mist Tomorrow’ is the opening song of our new album, an album which has confirmed our idea of music, our way of considering it and our way of writing it. This song is, for us, the most representative of our style and displays the evolution since Des Deux L’une Est L’autre. Four years of touring, writing and recording has lead us to this most important moment in our band’s history! So much has happened in these past few years, and Hypno5e is now more ready than ever to tour the globe and make this album live!”

Acid Mist Tomorrow, the latest concept album from the experimental extreme metal group will drop in early 2012.
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