Katatonia to Enter Studio This Summer

Katatonia is scheduled to enter the studio this summer to begin recording their eighth studio album.

2010 Maryland Deathfest Dates Announced

Next year, Maryland Deathfest will take place from May 28 to 30.

This Week’s Top Posts

Here are this week’s top posts at Metal Insider:

- Ozzy Osbourne files suit against Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi over trademark, then issues statement.
- Clutch’s JP Gaster discusses the band’s new album, and we’re giving away a WeatherMaker Music t-shirt.
- DeathWish Inc’s Nicole Hollis-Vitale gives advice for bands just starting out.
- Tool’s Maynard James Keenan is going on tour…of Wholefoods, signing bottles of his line of wine.
- Did Madonna try to cancel a New York City Opeth show?
- CKY’s Deron Miller discusses digital media, touring and signing with Roadrunner.
- SPV Germany declares itself insolvent.
- Ticketmaster is facing some lawsuits and allegations, and its CEO proposes some new pricing ideas.

Bleeding Through Adds Guitarist

Bleeding Through has added guitarist Dave Nassie to its lineup.

iwrestledabearonce Posts New Video

iwrestledabearonce has posted the video for “You Ain’t No Family”.

Deathwish Inc’s Nicole Hollis-Vitale Gives DIY Advice For New Bands

Are you starting a band but have no idea how to get ahead? Need some help getting things done yourself to get your band noticed? Thankfully, Metal Insider has DIY expert Nicole Hollis-Vitale on board to help! She has invaluable experience working with developing acts as publicity, radio and street team manager and overall band mother at powerhouse hardcore label Deathwish Inc.

Got any questions you need answered before taking your show on the road? Send an e-mail to nicole [at] metalinsider [dot] net. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are explicitly those of Nicole Hollis-Vitale and not of Deathwish Inc or its employees.

So you’ve started a band. You’ve played a few shows, you’ve got a five-song demo tape, your girlfriends and buddies think you’re just great. Now what do you do? Over the years I’ve seen bands come and go and grow and fail. In this blog, I will relay to you what I think you can do, on your own, to help your band succeed.

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Relapse Signs Howl

Relapse Records has signed Providence, RI’s Howl.

Red Sparowes Working On New Album

Red Sparowes has begun work on a new release planned for early 2010.

Killswitch Engage Post New Song

Killswitch Engage has posted a new song for download, today only.

UPDATED: More Trouble at EMI?

The Wall Street Journal is reporting EMI could be looking at more tough times, as owner Terra Firma Capital has invested an additional $45 million in the label group, the second time it has had to re-invest in the last six months.

This additional capital will keep EMI within the terms of its debt agreements. Despite EMI’s insistence on having a plan to turn around this year, news has not been great as CFO Chris Kennedy left his position and another round of merger rumors with Warner Music Group has started.

UPDATE: An anonymous source from EMI tells Metal Insider that an internal company memo was sent today easing employees’ concerns. Allegedly the message says that EMI’s debt does not have the traditional loan covenant model, and the re-investments from Terra Firma were planned and all within forecasted amounts.