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Molotov Solution have parted ways with founding member/guitarist Robbie Pina. Cody Jarvis who appeared with the band during the Unearth/Chimaria tour will assume the guitarist role until another full time replacement is announced. Molotov Solution released the following statment:

"After recently taking some time off for personal reasons, Robbie has decided to step down. For now, we are calling on our friend Cody Jarvis to fill his place until we find a full-time replacement. Anyone worried about musical material differences will not be disappointed, especially if you are a fan of 'Insurrection'. Anyone worried about the future of the band, don't be; it has never held brighter things for us. Stay tuned for spring plans..."

Metal pioneers Napalm Death have released a brand new song titled "Leper Colony", which can be streamed HERE (courtesy of BrooklynVegan). The track comes off the band's upcoming 14th studio album "Utilitarian", which excludes the cover album "Leaders Not Followers".

The album is set to be released on February 27th in Europe and February 28th in North America through Century Media Records. Danish artist Frode Sylthe did the artwork for the album cover and his work has also been seen on The Haunted’s “rEVOLVEr” release.

Frontman Mark Greenway or "Barney" as he liked to be called went on to say that "After some deliberation, we have decided on 'Utilitarian' as the album title. We generally try to avoid generic titles, and this seemed to have a lot of scope to it. I won't explain the full meaning of utilitarianism here because it's an ethical theory, and as ethical theories go, the depth and debate around it is quite heavy at times. It has a certain 'morality' aspect to it and that isn't something that drives me, so I also certainly have issues with it."


"So, rather than just nail that straight to the mast, of course we wanted to put our own spin on it by suggesting that those (i.e. the utilitarian in us, perhaps) who try to challenge everything, or fight against conventions, well, we go through periods of real self-doubt where we wonder if we're really making a difference. I suppose the conclusion is that, for the sake of all our freedoms, you should never stop, as even the feeling of resistance is at least a signal to those who would like to entirely control and dominate us — meaning everything from our instinctive behavior to our human entitlement to walk the earth unprovoked.

"Regarding the album overall, the final creases should be ironed out fairly soon, and immediately after that, we thought it would be good to top it off with a few U.K. dates. We've been playing one new song “Quarantined” (which can be seen HERE) out on a tour of Canada and it's been well received, so we hope to perhaps throw in another one for now. Either way, we'll be bouncing off the walls again near you very soon."

Sequels tend to draw in more attention than their first attempt and that what happens when this LP "Gods & Monsters," was released by gothic death rockers AstroVamps. Containing 11-tracks of industrial goth/death rock music, brings these musicians out into the open more willing than ever before...

Having released their first two records "Savage Garden," and "Blood And Flowers," on cassette in 1991-1993, the band expanded and wrote content for "Pixies And Daggers," which was never recorded. Later on their self-titled debut hit in 95 and "Manifesto," awoke in 2003 on their new label Alice In.... "Amerikan Gothick," (2004) hit and later brought "Gods & Monsters," which brought sadness having the band disband soon after its release. Having this sorrow hanging above our heads didn't stop this record from spreading, its guitar riffs and drum beats made this experience more entertaining. Bandmates Daniel Lan (Vocals), Eyajo Jospeh (Keyboards), Toe Knee (Drums), Glass Ghost (Guitar) and Corwin (Bass) made AstroVamps who they were, and made "Die Baby Die," "Walkin After Midnight," "Somebody Forgot To Tell Me I Was Dead," and "Horror Porn Star," such great classic hits.

Each having catchy lyrics and lyrical themes unlike any you've listened too before. AstroVamps brings on the eerie gothic atmosphere's, having the guitars and bass rumble echoing off your eardrum to the beating of the music. Each song has such meaning and emotion to it, it draws attention to itself causing such chaos and mischief it builds up creating a sensation tone of musical pieces it begins to top piece by piece creating a tower of notes and lyrics you can relate too. The guitars create this building of musical talent and recreational style you won't want to forget. AstroVamps have succeeded and it shows and their musical talent will never be forgotten.

Astrovamps is an American death rock group. It was formed in the early 1990s by Daniel Ian and Eyajo Joseph, other bandmates Toe Knee, and Corwin finish filling out the mastermind creation that is this goth/death rock mayhem. Mayhem being a word used a lot on various types of music in the music industry it suits this act well, since these band has brought out several records "AstroVamps," "Manifesto," "Amerikan Gothick," and "Gods & Monsters," has made them more noticeable giving them the skills to go and perform at the 2005 Wave-Gotik-Treffen Festival [1] in Leipzig, Germany.

Which itself takes great skills and talent alone. "Amerikan Gothick," is AstroVamps first LP, having 19-tracks featuring a live track, as well as exclusive tracks that have appeared on various compilations of notable German fanzines such as Orkus and Zillo. That's not all that "Amerikan Gothick," has to offer through, having been recognized by other compilations already, some tracks off this LP are rather enjoyable, from opener "Sodom Elementary (Monologue)," it creates an eerie essence just slowly building up to bring forth what is soon to be total disaster. Leading up to "Vampire Circus," "Everyday Is Halloween," "Skull Love," and "Paint It Black," these handful of selected tracks alone bring out that creepy tone and creation of music only brought on by the AstroVamps.

The lyrical themes being a more darker set and tone of feeling and emotions drawing you more closer to the music being played throughout from beginning to end. The drums and keyboards create an in depth tone of eerie feelings spreading wide and fast, as the guitars go off creating their own style and then has the music come in together with such style it draws you ever so nearer you drop dead. "Paint It Black," makes the darker sense of this record more realistic, having that darkness and total blackness be more scary and real as you're devoured into the total unknown world you won't know what to do.

AstroVamps "Amerikan Gothick," brings out the total goth rock world which we will never miss.


Bleeding Through will embark on a California headlining tour during the month of February in promotion of their all new release "The Great Fire". Joining them will be Upon A Burning Body and Suffokate.

TOUR DATES:

1/27 Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry's
1/28 Lancaster, CA @ Industry Theatre
2/1 Santa Clara, CA @ Avalon
2/2 San Diego, CA @ Soma
2/3 Simi Valley, CA @ 118 West
2/5 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction


KISS members Paul Stanley (guitar, vocals) and Tommy Thayer (guitar), along with producer Greg Collins, have released a one-minute video message from Collins' studio, The Nook, where they are putting the finishing touches on the band's new CD, "Monster".

"[KISS is] about two days from [being] finished with this album," says Stanley. "It's almost done and it's awesome. It is by far the best thing we've done in I don't know how long. Have I ever said that before? Yeah. Was I right? Yeah. I'm right this time again. . . Truly, the album kicks major ass and we're very, very proud of it." Thayer adds, "You're gonna as as excited as we are, 'cause we're really excited. And we're not just saying that. This is great stuff. It's amazing."

Chicago's DIRGE WITHIN has finished recording its sophomore full-length album at Mercenary Studios in Zion, Illinois with engineer Scott Creekmore and producer Ari Mihalopoulos for an April 10 release via Rocket Science Ventures/THC: Music. The 11-song CD is currently being mixed at Inner Light Studios with Ari and DIRGE WITHIN guitarist Shaun Glass.

Guitarist Matt Szlachta recently 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," said vocalist Jeremy "Jerms" Genske. "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."

Van Halen will release A Different Kind of Truth, their first album with David Lee Roth since 1984, on February 7 via Interscope Records. The first single, "Tattoo," will be released on Tuesday.

TOUR DATES:

2/18/12 Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Center
2/20/12 Detroit, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills
2/22/12 Indianapolis, IN Bankers Life Fieldhouse
2/24/12 Chicago, IL United Center
2/28/12 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
3/1/12 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
3/3/12 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
3/5/12 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
3/9/12 Buffalo, NY First Niagara Center
3/11/12 Boston, MA TD Garden
3/15/12 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
3/17/12 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
3/21/12 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place
3/24/12 Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk Hall
3/28/12 Washington, DC Verizon Center
3/30/12 Pittsburgh, PA Consol Energy Center
4/1/12 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena
4/10/12 Fort Lauderdale, FL BankAtlantic Center
4/12/12 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
4/14/12 Orlando, FL Amway Arena
4/16/12 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Arena
4/19/12 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
4/21/12 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
4/25/12 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena
4/27/12 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
5/1/12 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
5/5/12 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
5/7/12 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
5/9/12 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome
5/11/12 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
5/17/12 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre
5/19/12 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
5/22/12 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
5/24/12 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
5/27/12 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena
6/1/12 Los Angeles, CA STAPLES Center
6/3/12 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena
6/5/12 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
6/12/12 Anaheim, CA Honda Center
6/14/12 San Diego, CA Viejas Arena
6/16/12 Phoenix, AZ US Airways Center
6/20/12 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
6/22/12 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
6/24/12 Houston, TX Toyota Center
6/26/12 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena


Chicago deathcore heavyweights OCEANO have confirmed that they will play one of their last shows ever at the 14th annual New England Metal & Hardcore Festival, which will take place the weekend of April 20-22, 2012. According to OCEANO's record label, Earache Records, "OCEANO is on hiatus for a while while frontman Adam Warren takes care of his newborn son."

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