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Amorphis - Forging Europe Tour 2009

In autumn, Amorphis will embark on an extensive one-month European tour comprising Germany, Holland, Belgium, France, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy and even including the band's first-ever appearance in the UK. Tickets for the Forging Europe Tour 2009 will go on sale on Monday, April 27. Support acts will be announced later.

Forging Europe Tour 2009:

07.10 Kato, Berlin (D)
08.10 Club Romein, Leeuwarden (NL)
09.10 De Nieuwe Pul, Uden (NL)
10.10 Underworld, London (GB)
11.10 Biebob, Vosselaar (B)
13.10 L'ubu, Rennes (F)
14.10 La Locomotive, Paris (F)
15.10 Musik Zentrum, Hannover (D)
16.10 Alte Spinnerei, Glauchau (D)
17.10 Masters Of Rock Café, Zlin (CZ)
18.10 Boogaloo, Zagreb (HR)
20.10 Szene, Vienna (A)
21.10 Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg (D)
22.10 Z7, Pratteln (CH)
23.10 Juz Live Club, Andernach (D)
24.10 Hellflame Festival, Lichtenfels (D)
25.10 Rock Café, Prague (CZ)
27.10 Loch Ness, Cracow (PL)
28.10 Diesel, Budapest (HU)
29.10 Sala Da Concerte, Bucharest (RO)
30.10 Blue Box, Sofia (BUL)
31.10 Principal Club Theatre, Thessaloniki (GR)
01.11 Gagarin 205, Athens (GR)
03.11 Alpeus, Rome (I)
04.11 Musicdrome, Milan (I)
05.11 Substage, Karlsruhe (D)
06.11 Backstage, Munich (D)
07.11 Turock, Essen (D)

Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Amorphis
Event: Amorphis: Forging Europe Tour
Posted: 21.04.2009 by Azrael | Comments (22)


Rudra - Sign European Deal With Vic Records

Vic Records signed Singapore's Vedic metallers Rudra. Here's the official press release:

"One of the most original black/death metal bands around! Their fifth full length album called "Brahmavidya: Transcendental I" , will be released in Europe by Vic Records on the 6th of July.

Rudra is one of the leaders in the Asian Metal scene. The band was formed way back in 1992 in Singapore. The album "Brahmavidya: Transcendental I" album contains 13 songs of genre-expanding black/death with fascinating ethnic atmospheres, over 60 minutes of highly original and well produced extreme metal. Lyrical themes are the Vedic themes, Ancient Indian Philosophy and Mythology. Rudra is named after the Ancient Vedic god of storm and a form of the God Shiva. The band refer to their music as Vedic metal, paying tribute to the culture and spirituality of their ancestors."

Source: vicrecords.com
Band profile: Rudra
Posted: 12.04.2009 by Azrael | Comments (4)


Europe - To Release New Album August

Swedish rockers Europe have issued the following update:

"Our new CD "Last Look At Eden" containing 11 brand new tracks will be released in August/September this year. A single from this CD will be released in May/June.
More details will follow."

"Last Look At Eden" will be Europe's eight studio album. According to a December update, the band described the album as follows: "This time, we're taking some new directions with our songs, and we're exploring different styles. There is a definite classic rock vibe on some of the tracks... a tip of the hat to groovin', funkin' 70s rock songs - but ones we have bought into the here and now."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Europe
Posted: 08.04.2009 by Azrael | Comments (0)


Sonata Arctica - European Tour Dates

Sonata Arctica are going to tour through Europe in November/December. This time they are also playing in some countries that weren't included in any previous European tours. See the tourdates below. Some more shows and details will be announced later.

11-12 - Club Roxy - Prague, Czech Republic
11-13 - Masters of Rock Cafe - Zlín, Czech Republic
11-14 - Cassosport Hall - Kosice, Slovakia
11-15 - SKC - Belgrade, Serbia
11-17 - Petõfi Csarnok - Budapest, Hungary
11-18 - Boogaloo - Zagreb, Croatia
11-19 - Szene - Vienna, Austria
11-20 - Backstage - Munich, Germany
11-22 - Z7 - Pratteln, Switzerland
11-23 - Longhorn - Stuttgart, Germany
11-24 - Löwensaal - Nuremberg, Germany
11-25 - Alcatraz - Milan, Italy
11-27 - Razzmatazz 2 - Barcelona, Spain
11-28 - Heineken - Madrid, Spain
11-29 - Theatre Barbey - Bordeaux, France
11-30 - Elysée Montmartre - Paris, France
12-02 - FZW - Dortmund, Germany
12-03 - Carling Academy Islington - London, UK
12-04 - Hard Rock Hell Fest - Prestatyn, UK
12-05 - JB's - Dudley, UK
12-06 - Hof Ter Lo - Antwerp, Belgium
12-08 - Capitol - Hannover, Germany
12-09 - 013 - Tilburg, The Netherlands
12-10 - Paradiso - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
12-14 - Trädgårn - Gothenburg, Sweden
12-15 - Klubben - Stockholm, Sweden

Source: sonataarctica.info
Band profile: Sonata Arctica
Event: Sonata Arctica: European Tour
Posted: 08.04.2009 by FeskarN | Comments (19)


Bonded By Blood - European Massacre Tour Dates

US trashers Bonded By Blood have announced an European Massacre Tour 2009 together with Fueled By Fire and Suicidal Angels. Some of the unknown venues will be announced soon.

07 May 2009 - Leeds, UK @ Rios
08 May 2009 - Glasgow, UK @ Barfly
09 May 2009 - UK - TBA
10 May 2009 - London, UK @ Purple Turtle
11 May 2009 - UK - TBA
12 May 2009 - Nottingham @ Seven
13 May 2009 - Gent, Belgium @ The Frontline
14 May 2009 - The Netherlands - TBA
15 May 2009 - Arnhem, Netherlands @ Willemeen
16 May 2009 - Niederküchten, Germany @ Pitch Black
17 May 2009 - Darmstadt, Germany @ Steinbruch Theater
18 May 2009 - Germany - TBA
19 May 2009 - Berlin, Germany @ Club Darkside
20 May 2009 - Zielona Gora, Poland @ Kotlownia club
21 May 2009 - Germany - TBA
22 May 2009 - Czech republic - TBA
23 May 2009 - Plzen, CZ @ Serikovka
24 May 2009 - Bratislava, Slovakia @ Randal club
25 May 2009 - Banska Bystrica, Slovakia @ Irish Pub
26 May 2009 - Pécs, Hungary @ Toxic Music Club
27 May 2009 - Budapest, Hungary @ Trafo Bar
28 May 2009 - Zupanja, Croatia @ MKC
29 May 2009 - Rijeka, Croatia @ Klub Palach
30 May 2009 - Wien, Austria @ Escape Metalcorner
31 May 2009 - Ljubljana, Slovenia @ Channel Zero
01 June 2009 - Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy @ Rock Club
02 June 2009 - Bologna, Italy @ BRC Fest
03 June 2009 - Italy - TBA
04 June 2009 - Italy - TBA
05 June 2009 - Marseille, France @ TBA
06 June 2009 - Barcelona, Spain @ TBA
07 June 2009 - Madrid, Spain @ TBA
08 June 2009 - Lisboa, Portugal @ TBA
09 June 2009 - Porto, Portugal @ TBA
10 June 2009 - Vigo, Spain @ TBA
11 June 2009 - A Coruña, Spain @ Casa das Atochas
12 June 2009 - Palencia, Spain @ At.Mosh.Phera.
13 June 2009 - Rennes, France @ TBA
14 June 2009 - Paris, France @ TBA
15 June 2009 - Switzerland - TBA
16 June 2009 - Switzerland - TBA
17 June 2009 - Austria - TBA
18 June 2009 - Esslinger, Germany @ Komma
19 June 2009 - Kleinwenkheim, Germany @ Queens of Metal Open Air
20 June 2009 - Halle Saale, Germany @ Marktwirtschaft

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Source: earache.com
Band profile: Bonded By Blood
Posted: 28.03.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Evergrey - Almost Whole European Tour Cancelled

Swedish metallers Evergrey have issued the following update on their MySpace page:

"This month is getting embarrassing, for us and the people who we work with. We are sorry to announce, that for circumstances and reasons beyond our control, we are forced to cancel the scheduled Evergrey European Tour in April.

We would like to apologize to all the fans of both bands for the last minute decision and promise to work on getting new dates set up as soon as possible. Its always hard to let people down and both bands were extremely excited to play for all of their fans in Europe but sometimes things apparently dont go as planned. Which makes us in the band really frustrated and mad.

I hope all of you understand that we are a band nothing more. This is what we live off and for, to play and tour, therefore we can promise that we are more sorry than anyone. This might not ease the disappointment for some of you but as said it's out of our control and involves so much details that none of you would be wiser of knowing.

As with the cancelled date in Atlanta we promise to make up for it as soon as we can and get a chance.

Two shows are however still on:

April 04 - Vosselaar, Belgium @ Biebob (support band: Manic Movement)
April 05 - Zoetermeer, The Netherlands @ Boerderij (support band: Mother Of Sin)

We decided that we would just rent a fucking van and travel in total 2500 km to at least play for some of you as all things surrounding these two shows are up to standard and still possible to do. Which the other ones aren't. We understand that people might think that - If they do those show they can do it all - unfortunately that's not true. We would do it all, in a van, if possible but so many circumstances prevent us from it.

What can we say more than that we are sorry."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Evergrey
Event: Evergrey: European Tour [CANCELLED]
Posted: 26.03.2009 by gid | Comments (10)


Nachtmystium - Team Up With Jarboe For European Tour

American avantgarde black metallers Nachtmystium team up with experimental vocalist Jarboe (ex-Swans) for the "The Mahakali Assassins Tour", in support of their latest albums "Assassins - Black Meddle Part I" and "Mahakali" respectively. The itinerary of this tour, featuring 17 dates in 12 European countries with more to be announced, reads as follows:

22.05.09 - BEL, Antwerp, Hof Ter Lo
23.05.09 - FRA, Paris, Festival TBA
24.05.09 - NED, Tilburg, Little Devil (+ Bunkur)
25.05.09 - GER, Frankfurt, Batschkapp (+ Secrets Of The Moon)
26.05.09 - GER, Essen, Turock (+ Secrets Of The Moon)
27.05.09 - GER, Berlin, Kato (+ Secrets Of The Moon)
28.05.09 - GER, Hamburg, Markthalle (+ Secrets Of The Moon)
30.05.09 - NOR, Oslo, Betong
04.06.09 - RUS, Moscow, TBA
05.06.09 - POL, Warsaw, No Mercy
06.06.09 - POL, Wroclaw, Firlej
07.06.09 - CZE, Prague, Rock Café
09.06.09 - AUT, Vienna, Szene
11.06.09 - ITA, Piacenza, TBA
15.06.09 - POR, Lisbon, Santiago Alquimista
19.06.09 - FRA, Clisson, Hellfest
20.06.09 - GBR, London, Underworld Camden

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Nachtmystium
Event: The Mahakali Assassins Tour
Posted: 10.03.2009 by Promonex | Comments (4)


Mourning Beloveth - Touring Europe With Longing For Dawn

Mourning Beloveth and Longing For Dawn will be touring Europe together in April as part of the Milestones Of Misery Tour. Mournful Congregation will open as special guest.

09/10 April - FR - Rouen, Le Bateau Ivre (Rotomagus Doomicus Metallicus)
11 April - NL - Rotterdam,The Baroeg (Officium Triste 15th Anniversary gig)
12 April - DE - Hamburg, Bambi Galore
14 April - FI - Tampere, Club Hellä
15 April - FI - Helsinki, Dante's Highlight
16 April - EE - Tallinn, Rockclub Tapper
17 April - LV - Riga, Melna Piektdiena (April Doom Fest)
18 April - RU - Moscow, Plan B
19 April - LT - Vilnius, Muse
20 April - PL - Lublin, Tektura
21 April - PL - Poznan, U Bazyla
22 April - PL - Wodzislaw Slaski, Art Café
23 April - CZ - Prague, Black Pez
24 April - DE - Zapfendorf, Top Act
25 April - NL - Eindhoven, Dynamo
26 April - BE - Antwerp, De Rots

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Source: prophecy.cd
Band profile: Mourning Beloveth
Event: Mourning Beloveth + Longing For Dawn
Posted: 09.03.2009 by Thryce | Comments (10)


Dornenreich - European Tour Dates With Agalloch

Official Prophecy Productions press release

The time has come: In March 2009 the Austrian Black Metal legends Dornenreich will tour in Metal line-up for the very first time since 2001. To present their DVD "Nachtreisen" ("Nocturnal Journeys") and as a herald of their forthcoming studio album "Flammentriebe" ("The Urge of the flame") Dornenreich will debut songs of this album and they will play numerous songs of their 13-year history on this much longed for tour.

Dornenreich's friends Agalloch will join this special journey, which will be the only European Tour for Agalloch and their unique "Cascadian Dark Metal" in 2009. It will be Agalloch's last tour supporting "Ashes Against The Grain".

Mely, an Austrian Melodic-Metal-Band, will be a part of this tour as well and they will perform their melancholic hymns passionately.

20.03.09 - D - Würzburg, Posthalle
21.03.09 - AT - Henndorf bei Salzburg, Wallerseehalle (Spring Metal-Festival)
22.03.09 - IT - Brescia, Covo Antico
23.03.09 - CZ - Prague, Exit Chmelnice
24.03.09 - D - Berlin, K17
25.03.09 - FR - Paris, Glazart
26.03.09 - GB - London, Underworld
27.03.09 - BE - Vosselaar, Biebob
28.03.09 - D - Hamm, Alfred-Fischer-Halle (Tomahawk festival)
29.03.09 - NL - Den Bosch, (afternoon show)

Dornenreich will also appear on the following summer festival dates:

17 + 18.04.09 - D - Lichtenfels, Stadthalle (Ragnarök festival)
29.04.09 - PO - Barrosselas, SWR warm up (acoustic gig)
30.04.09 - PO - Barrosselas, SWR MetalFest XII
01 + 02.05.2009 - D - Hauzenberg, Festplatz (Walpurgis Metal Days-Festival)
17 + 18.07.2009 - D - Neukirchen-Vluyn, Halde Norddeutschland (Dong Open Air-Festival)
14 + 15.08.2009 - D - Barth, Freilichtbühne (Barther Metal Open Air-Festival)

02.10.2009 - CH - Uster, Rock City
03.10.2009 - CH - Uster, Rock City

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Source: prophecyproductions.de
Band profile: Dornenreich
Event: Dornenreich + Agalloch: European Tour
Posted: 09.03.2009 by Thryce | Comments (2)


Demonical - Headlining Northern Death Blow European Tour

The Swedish hellfire horde Demonical will embark on a 17-date European crusade in support of their new grand opus "Hellsworn" (to be released in April through Cyclone Empire). The Finnish death dealers Torture Killer and Swedish destroyers Facebreaker will join the trek making it one of the heaviest tours of 2009. These three acts will show you once and for all why the northern countries are among the top notch of creating brutal and sinister death metal.

Here are the chosen targets for the "Northern Death Blow Tour" (featuring Demonical, Torture Killer, Facebreaker)

15.05 2009 SWE - Stockholm - Kafe 44
16.05 2009 SWE - Köping - Ögir/Eldfesten Festival
17.05 2009 SWE - Gothenburg - Kreta
18.05 2009 SWE - Malmö - Utkanten
19.05 2009 GER - Greifswald - Klex
20.05 2009 GER - Jena - Rosenkeller
21.05 2009 GER - Regensburg - Boilerroom
22.05 2009 GER - Dessau - Legacy Festival
23.05 2009 GER - Stuttgart - Club Zentral
25.05 2009 FRA - Lyon - Lyon's Hall
26.05 2009 ITA - Padova - Country Star
27.05 2009 SL - Ljubljana - Channel Zero
28.05 2009 AUT - Vienna - Escape Metalcorner
29.05 2009 AUT - Marchtrenk - Plant of Rock Festival
30.05 2009 NL - Tilburg - Neurotic Deathfest
31.05 2009 GER - Hamburg - Bambi Galore/Revolt
01.06 2009 GER - Flensburg - Roxy

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Source: dreamtidemusic.com
Band profile: Demonical
Event: Demonical: Northern Death Blow Tour
Posted: 22.02.2009 by Thryce | Comments (1)


Evergrey - European Tour Dates

Evergrey will team up with Novembre for a European tour in April 2009. Here are the dates:

April 03 - Bochum, Germany - Matrix
April 04 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
April 05 - Zoetermeer, Netherlands - Boerderij
April 07 - London, UK - Underworld
April 08 - Paris, France - Nouvieau Casino
April 10 - Bergara, Spain - Sala Jam
April 11 - Madrid, Spain - Sala Caracol
April 12 - Barcelona, Spain - Mephisto
April 14 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
April 15 - Nova Gorica, Slovenia - Mostovna
April 17 - Budapest, Hungary - Diesel
April 18 - Beograd, Serbia - SKC
April 19 - Vienna, Austria - Szene
April 20 - Frankfurt, Germany - Batschkapp

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Source: evergrey.net
Band profile: Evergrey
Event: Evergrey: European Tour [CANCELLED]
Posted: 20.02.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (21)


Alestorm - European Co-Headlining Tour With Týr

Alestorm and Týr are teaming up for a co-headlining European tour in support of Alestorm's upcoming effort "Black Sails At Midnight". The dates for the UK leg of their upcoming European tour have just been announced and are as follows:

04-24 - Prestatyn, Wales - Hammerfest
04-26 - Dudley, England - JB's
04-27 - Glasgow, Scotland - Cathouse
04-28 - Edinburgh, Scotland - Studio 24
04-29 - Nottingham, England - Rock City
04-30 - Leeds, England - Rio's
05-01 - Milton Keynes, England - The Pitz
05-02 - Petersborough, England - The Park
05-03 - London, England - Underworld

The rest of the Black Sails Over Europe Tour schedule, featuring Alestorm, Týr, Heidevolk and Adorned Brood, looks as follows:

04-08 - Copenhagen, Denmark - The Rock
04-09 - Bad Salzungen, Germany - KW 70
04-10 - Pagney, France - Chez Paulette
04-11 - Hellendoorn, The Netherlands - Club Lantaarn
04-12 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
04-13 - Lahr, Germany - Universal DOG
04-14 - Osnabrück, Germany - Bastard Club
04-15 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
04-16 - Ottweiler, Germany - Club Schulz
04-17 - Lichtenfels, Germany - Ragnarök Festival
04-18 - Lübeck, Germany - Treibsand **
04-19 - Poznan, Poland - Eskulap **
04-20 - Wroclaw, Poland - Alibi **
04-21 - Krakow, Poland - Studio **
04-22 - Berlin, Germany - K17 **

** without Adorned Brood

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Alestorm
Event: Alestorm + Týr
Posted: 20.02.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (12)


Arch Enemy - European Summer Tyranny Shows

Arch Enemy have not only announced a Latin American tour for April - May, but will also be returning to European stages in May 2009 (with label mates Mercenary as support on some dates) to deliver an unforgettable lesson in pure fucking metal.

Confirmed 2009 Summer Tyranny Dates so far:

21-May-2009 - Metal Dayz Festival (Switzerland)
22-May-2009 - Legacy Fest (Germany)
23-May-2009 - Summer Nights Festival (Austria)
24-May-2009 - Zagreb, Croatia @ Boogalo (Support Act: Mercenary)
26-May-2009 - Budapest, Hungary @ Diesel (Support Act: Mercenary)
28-May-2009 - Rome, Italy @ Blackout (Support Act: Mercenary)
29-May-2009 - Roncade, Italy @ New Age Club (Support Act: Mercenary)
30-May-2009 - Pinarella di Cervia, Italy @ Rock Planet (Support Act: Mercenary)
09-July-2009 - Kvinesdal Rock Festival (Norway)
10-July-2009 - Rockweekend (Sweden)
11-July-2009 - Rock Harz Open Air (Germany)
12-July-2009 - Masters Of Rock (Czech Republic)
18-July-2009 - ProRock Festival (Ukraine)
24-July-2009 - Zwarte Cross Festival (The Netherlands)
2x-July-2009 - Lorca Rock (Spain)

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Arch Enemy
Posted: 18.02.2009 by Sjuk | Comments (10)


Quo Vadis - European Tour Dates

Canadian technical progressive death metal band Quo Vadis will embark on a European tour entitled, "...but who prays for Satan?" in April 2009. The band will travel through Turkey, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia and France:

April 04th 2009 - Turkey - Istanbul
April 05th 2009 - Romania - TBC @ TBC (with Taine, Warganism)
April 06th 2009 - Romania - Live Metal Club @ Bucharest
April 07th 2009 - Romania - Irish Music & Pub @ Cluj-Napoca
April 08th 2009 - Croatia - Kocka @ Split
April 09th 2009 - Slovenia - AKD Izbruh @ Kranj
April 10th 2009 - Croatia - Skwhat @ Sisak
April 11th 2009 - France - L'Artiste @ Golbey (with Blame)
April 12th 2009 - France - Chaulnes @ Chaulnes Metal Fest (with Sadist, The Monolith Deathcult, Destinity, Ashura, 7th Nemesis, Orakle, Hectic Patterns, Como muertos)

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Quo Vadis
Event: Quo Vadis
Posted: 14.02.2009 by Aghahowa | Comments (11)


In Flames - Eastern European Tour Dates

In Flames will be heading out on a Eastern European tour in March of this year. Commented the band: "We have not played live in most of the countries in Eastern Europe and we are all really looking forward to it. Hope to see a lot of new faces and cool places on this tour."

The dates are as follows:

Mar. 25 - Zagreb, Croatia - Tvornica Club
Mar. 26 - Linz, Austria - Posthof
Mar. 27 - Maribor, Slovenia - STUK Sporthall
Mar. 28 - Belgrade, Serbia - SKC
Mar. 29 - Sofia, Bulgaria -
Mar. 30 - Bucharest, Romania - Arenele Romane
Apr. 01 - Budapest, Hungary - Petofi Czarnok
Apr. 02 - Trencin, Slovakia - Piano
Apr. 04 - Prague, Czech Republic - Folimanka
Apr. 06 - Warsaw, Poland - Pogresja

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Source: inflames.com
Band profile: In Flames
Event: In Flames
Posted: 28.01.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (10)