CODE — the British/Norwegian black metal project featuring bassist/backing vocalist Viper (a.k.a. Vicotnik from DHG), guitarist/songwriter Aort, drummer Adrian Erlandsson (AT THE GATES, CRADLE OF FILTH) and vocalist Kvohst (DØDHEIMSGARD) — has issued the following update:

"Due to some serious errors in the printing and pressing of the CD and cover art, we have had to delay the release of [CODE's second album] 'Resplendent Grotesque' until June 1st.

"We apologise profusely that we weren't able to meet our initial scheduled date for the album, but, as well as correcting the errors, this will give us the time to prepare and plan a more thorough and exciting release on ...

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Quebec, Canada-based black/thrash metallers THESYRE have made a new song, "Matérialisme consumériste infectieux", available for streaming via the ReverbNation widget below. The track comes off the band's forthcoming album, "Résistance", which is scheduled for release on April 14 via Osmose Productions. The LP version will follow a short time later on Nightmare/War Arts Productions.

"Résistance" will feature the following track listing:

01. Au présent
02. Hymne au mérite
03. Par une froide nuit d'octobre
04. Laïque et souverain
05. De réalisme et de nihilisme actif
06. L'égalitarisme freine l'excellence
07. Matérialisme consuméris ...

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Guitarist Doc Coyle of New New Jersey metal titans GOD FORBID has released the following statement:

"There have been a barrage of rumors and questions on whether or not Dallas [Coyle, guitar] has left GOD FORBID. It's true that Dallas has left the band [as BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on Sunday, March 29 — Ed.]. It's taken us a few days to confirm this definitely, and figure out what we were going to do considering the fact that we are starting a very important tour with LAMB OF GOD this week.

"I don't want to go into the hairy details, but all I can say is that there was a mutual disagreement between Dallas and I, and the disagreement became angry on both sides, a ...

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Sometime in March of 1974, RUSH and their management formed their own record company, Moon Records, and released Rush's self-title debut album in Canada. From Wikipedia:

Only 3,500 copies of the original Moon Records LP (catalog number MN-100) were pressed. The first version of the LP has a cream-coloured label with a blue Moon Records logo and black type. The album was soon picked up by WMMS, a radio station in Cleveland, Ohio. Donna Halper, a DJ working at the station, selected 'Working Man' for her regular play list. Copies of the Moon Records album were imported to the Cleveland area and quickly sold out. The song's blue collar theme resonated with hard rock fans.

French technical death metallers GOROD have posted a new song, "Disavow Your God", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the band's upcoming album, "Process Of A New Decline", which is due to be released before the summer on Willowtip Records. The follow-up to 2006's "Leading Vision" will mark the recording debut of GOROD's new drummer, Sam Santiago.

Gorod rehearsal with new drummer

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Vocalist Luke Kenny of Australia's THE BERZERKER has issued the following update:

"At 4:00 a.m. (EST) this morning, our guitarist Tim Aldridge was rushed to hospital. After throwing up more than a pint of blood, with blood pooling in his stomach, he was operated on at 8:00 a.m. (EST), we are now waiting patiently to hear how the operation went. After frantic calls at 5:00 a.m. (EST) to various guitarists looking for someone to fill in, we have been forced to pull the New Zealand [leg of the Industrial Corruption] tour [with THE AMENTA]. The band is deeply saddened by this event. More information will be released as we have it."

THE AMENTA will continue on without THE BE ...

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According to The Pulse of Radio, the family of DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng has started a web site asking for donations to help pay for his medical costs. Cheng's insurance has reportedly refused to continue coverage for his ongoing treatment. Cheng remains in a coma and in a rehabilitation center following a car crash last November in Santa Clara, California. The site can be found at OneLoveForChi.com and the initial goal is to raise $20,000.

A message at the site reads, "This web site was created to help raise funds for Chi and his medical expenses. Any amount that you can donate is very much appreciated by the Cheng family! All funds raised are sent directly to Chi's mother, Jean ...

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According to a post on TOOL's official web site, the band will embark on a tour this summer. No dates have yet been announced, but it is widely expected that TOOL will fill one of the remaining headlining slots for this year's Lollapalooza festival. The group would join JANE'S ADDICTION, DEPECHE MODE, THE BEASTIE BOYS, KINGS OF LEON and THE KILLERS at the top of the bill for the event, which is scheduled for August 7-9 at Grant Park in Chicago. Chicago Tribune music columnist Greg Kot was the first to report the Lollapalooza rumor, citing "multiple industry sources" for the news, although Lollapalooza organizers have yet to officially announce any acts.

A festival spokesperson tol ...

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A couple of new promotional photos of HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice — can be viewed below.

HEAVEN & HELL's new single, "Bible Black", is available for streaming in its entirety on Noisecreep.com (look for the audio player in the middle of the page and click on the play button). The track comes off the group's long-awaited new album, "The Devil You Know", whcih will arrive on April 28 from Rhino for a suggested list price of $18.98 (physical) and ...

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Swedish/Texan doom legends CANDLEMASS have made their new album, "Death Magic Doom", available for streaming in its entirety on their MySpace page.

Due in Europe on April 3 and in North America on May 5 via Nuclear Blast Records, "Death Magic Doom" features the following track listing:

01. If I Ever Die
02. Hammer Of Doom
03. The Bleeding Baroness
04. Demon Of The Deep
05. House Of 1000 Voices
06. Dead Angel
07. Clouds Of Dementia
08. My Funeral Dreams

Commented bassist/main songwriter Leif Edling: ...

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