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Rainbow - Release Live In Munich Double CD
Rainbow's "Live In Munich" double-CD will be issued in North America and Europe on June 13th and in Japan on June 20th. The DVD of the concert was released last December in Japan and is expected to be out this summer in Europe. The show was recorded/filmed in Munich, Germany on October 20, 1977 with the following line-up: Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Ronnie James Dio (vocals), Cozy Powell (drums), Bob Daisley (bass) and David Stone (keyboards). The tracklisting is as follows:
CD1 - 'Kill The King', 'Mistreated', 'Sixteenth Century Greensleeves', 'Catch The Rainbow', 'Long Live Rock 'N' Roll'.
CD2: - 'Man On The Silver Mountain', 'Still I'm Sad', 'Do You Close Your Eyes'.
CD1 - 'Kill The King', 'Mistreated', 'Sixteenth Century Greensleeves', 'Catch The Rainbow', 'Long Live Rock 'N' Roll'.
CD2: - 'Man On The Silver Mountain', 'Still I'm Sad', 'Do You Close Your Eyes'.
| Source: | rainbowfanclan.com |
| Band profile: | Rainbow |
Megadeth - Sign To Roadrunner Records
MTV.com is reporting that Megadeth will be releasing their next album through Roadrunner Records.
Source : http://www.mtv.com
Source : http://www.mtv.com
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
W.A.S.P. - Announces New Members
W.A.S.P. have posted the following newsflash on their website :
W.A.S.P. are pleased to announce the addition of its newest members:
Mike Dupke on drums and guitarist Mark Zavon.
We look forward to seeing all of you this year when we hit the road May 19th 2006 which will take us World Wide throughout out the year.
Look for the new W.A.S.P. album in September 2006
Source and all tour dates : http://www.waspnation.com
W.A.S.P. are pleased to announce the addition of its newest members:
Mike Dupke on drums and guitarist Mark Zavon.
We look forward to seeing all of you this year when we hit the road May 19th 2006 which will take us World Wide throughout out the year.
Look for the new W.A.S.P. album in September 2006
Source and all tour dates : http://www.waspnation.com
| Band profile: | W.A.S.P. |
Symphony X - Cancels June European Fesitval Dates
World Management and Symphony X would like to announce that the European Festivals for June in Sweden and Spain will unfortunately have to be cancelled due to severe illness. We Hope that Michael Lepond's surgery will go well and wish him a speedy and full recovery. We would like to let all the fans know that we will be back on tour fall 2006 around release of the band's next record.
Please read the post below from Michael Lepond:
"To whom it may concern. I have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease (an Inflammatory Bowel disorder) This has caused an obstruction in my small intestine, making it impossible to digest solid foods.Currently, I am hospitalized where they can feed me through an I.V. unit supplemented with a liquid diet. But, there is some good news The doctors tell me, that with a surgical procedure, they will have me back to 100% in about 6 weeks. And, although it is a chronic disease, this procedure will make it much easier to control its effects in the future. I want to thank the band, the crew, the fans and everyone else involved for your understanding and support during this tough time. You will all make my healing process much easier and I'll be back on the bass in no time.
Michael Lepond
Please read the post below from Michael Lepond:
"To whom it may concern. I have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease (an Inflammatory Bowel disorder) This has caused an obstruction in my small intestine, making it impossible to digest solid foods.Currently, I am hospitalized where they can feed me through an I.V. unit supplemented with a liquid diet. But, there is some good news The doctors tell me, that with a surgical procedure, they will have me back to 100% in about 6 weeks. And, although it is a chronic disease, this procedure will make it much easier to control its effects in the future. I want to thank the band, the crew, the fans and everyone else involved for your understanding and support during this tough time. You will all make my healing process much easier and I'll be back on the bass in no time.
Michael Lepond
| Source: | swedenrock.com |
| Band profile: | Symphony X |
Invocation Of Nehek - Call It Quits
Invocation Of Nehek has called it quits. The Connecticut group released one album with Prosthetic records. Guitarist Robb Cyr comments:
"Over the last 5 years ION has had so many great experiences, and we have met so many awesome people, and we are truly grateful for all of it, we sadly have come to a point where it was just time to move on. Although this is a sad moment for us, we know that it is best. When this band started it was meant just meant to be something fun to do on weekends, ION exceeded all of our expectations, trust me you don't name a band 'Invocation of Nehek' and expect to get a record deal or tour the country. We are all still great friends, and will support each other in any new projects. Keep your eyes peeled because you certainly haven't seen the last of all us. We'd like to thank everyone that we have met along the way and that has helped us out in some way shape or form. It was an amazing experience that we will never forget."
The band will play one final show on June 10 at the Sons of Italy in Torrington, CT.
Source : http://www.zoomclouds.com
"Over the last 5 years ION has had so many great experiences, and we have met so many awesome people, and we are truly grateful for all of it, we sadly have come to a point where it was just time to move on. Although this is a sad moment for us, we know that it is best. When this band started it was meant just meant to be something fun to do on weekends, ION exceeded all of our expectations, trust me you don't name a band 'Invocation of Nehek' and expect to get a record deal or tour the country. We are all still great friends, and will support each other in any new projects. Keep your eyes peeled because you certainly haven't seen the last of all us. We'd like to thank everyone that we have met along the way and that has helped us out in some way shape or form. It was an amazing experience that we will never forget."
The band will play one final show on June 10 at the Sons of Italy in Torrington, CT.
Source : http://www.zoomclouds.com
Wintersun - Upcoming Album Details
Wintersun frontman Jari Mäenpää has announced the tracklisting of his bands' follow-up album and will be entitled "Time".
Jari says: "Seven epic songs and quite long ones, over 65 minutes of material. It's a theme album. The music has some new dimensions, but has also the recognizable 'Wintersun style.' So hopefully you will stay patient, the wait will be worth it!"
The track listing is as follows:
1. Sons of Winter and Stars
2. Land of Snow and Sorrow
3. Time
4. Fire
5. One with the Shadows
6. Storm
7. Silver Leaves
The album is slated for release at the end of this year.
Source : http://www.wintermadness.net
Jari says: "Seven epic songs and quite long ones, over 65 minutes of material. It's a theme album. The music has some new dimensions, but has also the recognizable 'Wintersun style.' So hopefully you will stay patient, the wait will be worth it!"
The track listing is as follows:
1. Sons of Winter and Stars
2. Land of Snow and Sorrow
3. Time
4. Fire
5. One with the Shadows
6. Storm
7. Silver Leaves
The album is slated for release at the end of this year.
Source : http://www.wintermadness.net
| Band profile: | Wintersun |
Amon Amarth - Recording New Album
Swedish Viking Death Metal heroes Amon Amarth have started recording their sixth full-length album. This time around the band has entered Fascination Street studio (Opeth, Soilwork) in their home country of Sweden. Amon Amarth will record through June 14 with producer Jens Bogren.
There will be frequent updates with pictures from the recordings on their home page, so check often.
The yet untitled album is scheduled for release mid to end of September.
Source : http://www.666metal.com
There will be frequent updates with pictures from the recordings on their home page, so check often.
The yet untitled album is scheduled for release mid to end of September.
Source : http://www.666metal.com
| Band profile: | Amon Amarth |
Hammerfall - Album Update
Hammerfall guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on his official blog: "We have once again spent three days in the rehearsal room, playing through the now nine songs finished for the album. I can't remember feeling this good about the material before a recording, ever. Especially not for the last album, then I was very unsure about how things would turn out. This time, the feeling is the complete opposite.
Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Dark Wings, Dark Words", "Carved In Stone", "Titan", "Shadow Empire", "Threshold" and "Rebel Inside".
Source : http://www.myspace.com/hammerfall
Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Dark Wings, Dark Words", "Carved In Stone", "Titan", "Shadow Empire", "Threshold" and "Rebel Inside".
Source : http://www.myspace.com/hammerfall
| Band profile: | HammerFall |
Gojira - Releasing Latest Album Through Prosthetic
Prosthetic Records has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with France's Listenable Records to release the new album from French metal titans Gojira throughout North America. The band's latest opus, From Mars To Sirius, will be released through Prosthetic on August 22nd.
Source : http://www.prostheticrecords.com
Source : http://www.prostheticrecords.com
| Band profile: | Gojira |
Shadows Fall - New Song Posted Online
You can check out a new track entitled "In Effigy" off Shadows Fall's upcoming new album, Fallout From The War, here. The album will be released on June 13th through Century Media.
Official "Fallout From The War" Track listing:
1. In Effigy
2. Will To Rebuild
3. Haunting Me Endlessly
4. Seize The Calm
5. Carpal Tunnel
6. Going, Going, Gone.
7. Deadworld
8. This Is My Own
9. December (Only Living Witness)
10. Mark Of The Squealer (Leeway)
11. Teasn', Pleasn' (Dangerous Toys)
Source : http://www.centurymedia.com
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Official "Fallout From The War" Track listing:
1. In Effigy
2. Will To Rebuild
3. Haunting Me Endlessly
4. Seize The Calm
5. Carpal Tunnel
6. Going, Going, Gone.
7. Deadworld
8. This Is My Own
9. December (Only Living Witness)
10. Mark Of The Squealer (Leeway)
11. Teasn', Pleasn' (Dangerous Toys)
Source : http://www.centurymedia.com
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| Band profile: | Shadows Fall |
Ministry - New Album Streamed Online
Thy Majestie - Announce New Singer
Thy Majestie have posted the following message on their official website :
"We have a great news : we have a new singer!!!
It's Matt Aub, singer and guitar for Timelord, Matt sent us a demo of "Maiden of Steel" sung by him and... WOW, brilliant ! Great "heavy metal" voice.
So we decided to accept him, even if he lives thousand miles from us, in the U.S.A.
More news later on !"
Former singer Giulio Di Gregorio left the band last week due to personal reasons.
Source : http://www.thymajestie.com
"We have a great news : we have a new singer!!!
It's Matt Aub, singer and guitar for Timelord, Matt sent us a demo of "Maiden of Steel" sung by him and... WOW, brilliant ! Great "heavy metal" voice.
So we decided to accept him, even if he lives thousand miles from us, in the U.S.A.
More news later on !"
Former singer Giulio Di Gregorio left the band last week due to personal reasons.
Source : http://www.thymajestie.com
| Band profile: | Thy Majestie |
HIM - Video Posted Online
HIM's new video for the song "Killing Loneliness" has been posted online at this location.
The new "Killing Loneliness" video was shot on April 2 in Los Angeles, California. HIM were joined in the new clip ? which was directed by Nathan Cox (Queens Of The Stone Age, Marilyn Manson, Korn, Linkin Park, Staind, Disturbed) ? by tattoo artist Kat Von D; she is one of the featured artists on the Discovery Channel's "Miami Ink" series and has made a name for herself as the go-to gal for HIM fans who'd like to mark their bodies with the band's logo, the heartagram
To view the original version of the "Killing Loneliness" video ? which was reportedly scrapped due to a "poor American response," according to the group's frontman, Ville Valo ? click here.
Source : http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net
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The new "Killing Loneliness" video was shot on April 2 in Los Angeles, California. HIM were joined in the new clip ? which was directed by Nathan Cox (Queens Of The Stone Age, Marilyn Manson, Korn, Linkin Park, Staind, Disturbed) ? by tattoo artist Kat Von D; she is one of the featured artists on the Discovery Channel's "Miami Ink" series and has made a name for herself as the go-to gal for HIM fans who'd like to mark their bodies with the band's logo, the heartagram
To view the original version of the "Killing Loneliness" video ? which was reportedly scrapped due to a "poor American response," according to the group's frontman, Ville Valo ? click here.
Source : http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net
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| Band profile: | HIM |
Laethora - Sign To The End Records
Laethora, the new band featuring members of Dark Tranquility and The Provenance have signed to The End Records for release in North America and Australia.
On their official website the band posted the following statement :
"The Laethora collective is pleased to announce our signing to The End Records for the North American and Australian territories. We're content that the cooperation will be prosperous for both parties and are looking forward to delivering some quality metal to the masses. The debut album, 'March of the Parasite,' is still being finalized, but a teaser rough mix of the track "Black Void Remembrance" can be experienced by visiting laethora.com or by obtaining the 'Alternate Endings' sampler CD from The End Records."
The band will release their forthcoming album 'March of the Parasite' sometime in 2006.
Source : http://www.laethora.com
On their official website the band posted the following statement :
"The Laethora collective is pleased to announce our signing to The End Records for the North American and Australian territories. We're content that the cooperation will be prosperous for both parties and are looking forward to delivering some quality metal to the masses. The debut album, 'March of the Parasite,' is still being finalized, but a teaser rough mix of the track "Black Void Remembrance" can be experienced by visiting laethora.com or by obtaining the 'Alternate Endings' sampler CD from The End Records."
The band will release their forthcoming album 'March of the Parasite' sometime in 2006.
Source : http://www.laethora.com
| Band profile: | Laethora |
Destruction - Cancel Remaining South America Shows
Destruction have posted the following message on their website :
"Destruction is unfortunatly unable to play the remaining shows of the South America tour due to huge organisational problems and transportion issues. Therefore the dates in Cordoba & Rosario (Argentina)and Asuncion (Paraguay) are canceled. Destruction will try to play a second show in Sao Paulo on the weekend instead, an official statement of Destructions Booking Agency and more details will follow as soon as possible."
Source : http://www.destruction.de
"Destruction is unfortunatly unable to play the remaining shows of the South America tour due to huge organisational problems and transportion issues. Therefore the dates in Cordoba & Rosario (Argentina)and Asuncion (Paraguay) are canceled. Destruction will try to play a second show in Sao Paulo on the weekend instead, an official statement of Destructions Booking Agency and more details will follow as soon as possible."
Source : http://www.destruction.de
| Band profile: | Destruction |