Metal News on Trivium, Soilwork, Decrepit Birth and more.

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Trivium officially announced today that Travis Smith will not be returning behind the kit and Nick Augusto (Maruta) would be his replacement. Here is what the band had to say:

“We’re really happy to have our good friend and fellow Floridian Nick Augusto join the Trivium family,” Vocalist/guitarist Matt Heafy commented. “Nick’s drumming is very technical and diverse, and he brings a real intense energy to the band and we can’t wait for everyone to hear the new song, ‘Shattering the Skies Above,’ that we just recorded with Nick. I think it’s the best Trivium recording we’ve ever done; it’s raw, full of energy, and I think Nick’s drumming really pushed us to a new level.”

The band has already recorded two brand new tracks with Nick at the helm,“Shattering the Skies Above” that will appear on the forthcoming, digital-only “God of War Blood & Metal” EP, as well as a cover of Sepultura’s “Slave New World”.
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Soilwork have posted their first studio blog online and it can be seen HERE. The band is currently working on the new album entitled, “The Panic Broadcast”. Here is what Vocalist Björn Strid recently said about the album.

“If any of you missed some of the intricate riffing that makes Soilwork so unique, you won’t be disappointed. I find these songs very playful and because we’re not cutting down on anything — no ‘too much information,’ no ‘less is more’ — they’re just pure musical joy with no boundaries. And THAT, to me, is what this band is all about! Of course, there’ll be some surprises as always, and giving every one of us the freedom to go apeshit will without a doubt yield a heavy-as-fuck and naturally catchy album. More solos? Check. Insane riffing? Check. Melodic vocals? Screamy vocals? Progressive keyboards? Best metal drummer in the world? Will Flink dance while recording his bass tracks as if it were nothing? Check!!!”
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Decrepit Birth have posted their first studio blog online and it can be seen HERE. The band recently entered Sharkbite Studios (Exodus) with producer Zack Ohren (All Shall Perish, Suffocation) to begin recording their Nuclear Blast Records debut, Polarity.
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Soreption have released a new song entitled “Breeding Exile” on the bands Myspace page HERE. The song is off the bands debut album, Deterioration Of Minds,  due out on March 3 via Ninetone Records. The track listing for the album is below. 

01. Suppressing The Mute
02. The Hypocrite, Undying
03. Breeding Exile
04. …To Dim The Aching
05. A Wolf Among Men
06. Deterioration Of Minds
07. By Venom Entitled
08. March Of The Tyrants
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Lazarus A.D.’s behind the scenes video footage for the making of, “Absolute Power”,  has been posted online and can be seen on the bands Youtube channel HERE. Here is what the band had to say about the video shoot:

“We just shot the new video for our next single “Absolute Power” I would say it was fun but to be honest it was cold, windy and rainy the day of the shoot and I froze my ass off. All I have to say is this fucking video better come out sweet or I m kicking the directors ass haha! I think when it s done everyone will like how it turned out. Jason & Emmitt from Vision4Films are pros at what they do, we can’t say thank you enough. We look forward to seeing everyone on the upcoming Spring tour w/ Kreator and Voivod!”

For more information on the upcoming tour, visit the bands Myspace page HERE.
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Legendary death metal icons Master have posted a video trailer for the new album entitled, “The Human Machine”, online and can be seen HERE. Look for the album later this year on Pulverised Records. Track listing is below:

1 “The Human Machine”
2 “It’s What Your Country Can Do For You”
3 “Twisted Truth”
4 “True Color”
5 “Suppress Free Thinking”
6 “A Replica Of Invention”
7 “Faceless Victims Expelled”
8 “Worship The Sun”
9 “The Lack Of Space”
10 “Impale To Kill”
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Hot topics this week

— Light This City have revealed the dates for their final four farewell shows this April, look below:
April 08th San Francisco, CA – Thee Parkside (feat. Comadre, The Funeral Pyre, Early Graves)
April 09th Fresno, CA – The CYC (feat. Azathoth, The Funeral Pyre)
April 10th Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction (feat. The Funeral Pyre, Antagonist, Early Graves)
April 11th Los Angeles, CA – The Blvd (feat. The Funeral Pyre, Gypsy Hawk, Atour Heels)

— As I Lay Dying have announced the title of their upcoming, 5th full-length album as, “The Powerless Rise”. The band is currently finishing up recording of “The Powerless Rise” in San Diego with producer Adam D. (Killswitch Engage). The album will be released in the spring via Metal Blade Records.

— Oceano parts ways with guitarist Andrew Mikhail, Earache Records released this statement on his departure from the band.

Citing personal differences between the 2 parties, Chicago-based deathcore act, Oceano has parted ways with guitarist,  Andrew Mikhail. Long known for overcoming adversity, Oceano has made clear that all of their 2010 commitments will be kept, including the recording and release of their followup to 2008’s breakout debut, Depths.

— HeavyMetalSource.com filmed Goatwhore on Jan 28th at Toad’s Place in New Haven CT. This was part of the bands current tour with DevilDriver, Suffocation and Thy Will Be Done. Look HERE.

— Unearth’s new video for “CrowKiller” off the band’s latest album, The March, has been posted online via Bloody-Disgusting.com.

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Video of the day

HeavyMetalSource.com went out on Mayhem Festival in 2009  and here is a video montage of some  footage I took.