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Mortal Sin - New Album Details Revealed

Long-running Australian thrashers Mortal Sin are in the final stages of preparation for their forthcoming album, Psychology Of Death.

The album is currently being mixed with producer/engineer Darren "jENK" Jenkins and marks the recording debut of guitarist Ryan Huthnance, who replaced Mick Sultana.

Check out a seven-minute album teaser below.

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Source: mortalsin.com.au
Band profile: Mortal Sin
Posted: 14.06.2011 by Dominus | Comments (2)


Therion - Introduce New Female Vocalist

Therion mainman Christofer Johnsson has announced the addition of vocalist Linnéa Vikström - the hot blond daughter of vocalist Thomas Vikström. She'll be replacing tour vocalist Katarina Lilja, who left the band back in March in order "to sit at home with the boyfriend and just have a regular job."

Johnsson wrote the following: "We are hereby proud to announce the person who will be filling the infernal shoes of Kat (the Evil One) for the upcoming Therion tour activities. It will be no less than Linnéa Vikström, the daughter of Thomas. She sang on Sitra Ahra and enchanted many listeners with her charming and diverse presence. From being the cute little spawn of Thomas, she has now been growing to a woman and she is ready to help us carry the flag of Therion around the world.



However, as Linnéa is unable to do the first 3 festivals in June, Thomas asked a good friend of several members in the band to help out for these shows. She is mostly known under the moniker Thess. In these days, she's more known for being an upcoming Swedish comedian/actress, with a unique almost raw humor as specialty. But she originally comes from the musical scene which she will revive the memories of for a few days doing these festivals. She will ensure the transition from your worship of Kat to the New Breed of Divine Vikströmian offspring will go smooth and give those fortunate to be there an inner collectors item memory."

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Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Therion
Posted: 13.06.2011 by Dominus | Comments (14)


Maquinaria Festival - Megadeth Confirmed As Headliner

Megadeth is confirmed to headline the Maquinaria Festival, taking place at Club Hipico in Santiago, Chile on Saturday, November 12th. The rest of the line-up for the festival is yet to be announced.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 15th. The Maquinaria Festival is said to be an event which gathers different musical styles and brings the grandeur of European festivals of music, mixing different forms of art and consciousness.

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Source: megadeth.com
Band profile: Megadeth
Event: Maquinaria Festival
Posted: 11.06.2011 by Dominus | Comments (3)


Megadeth - Frontman Collapses With Kidney Stone Agony

Earlier this week, Megadeth only managed to play a six-song set in St. Petersburg, Russia. Apparently frontman Dave Mustaine collapsed (that was a lie, he didn't collapse, he only passed out for a while, our apologies for any confusion, ed.) before the European Carnage Tour show with Slayer (that other band full of old men), and was found to be suffering the effects of a kidney stone. Medical experts wanted to send him to the hospital immediately, but Mustaine insisted on playing at least a short show.

Mustaine issued the following long-winded message explaining the events: "Last night I was getting ready for the concert, and two hours before the show, I started to feel like I had a hernia, or more like I had been hit in the groin.

I told my tour manager that I needed a doctor and that there was no way I was going to get through this on my own; that I thought it might be in my best interest to consider canceling the show.

Now I rarely, if ever cancel shows, and after 45 minutes of prayer with my loving wife and sweating like a dog, I was told to pee for the doctors. They then explained that there was blood in my urine. I was mad; I would say pissed, but that is an obvious pun.

So they gave me an IV, and analgesic, and an anti-inflammatory injection. The next hour is kinda blurry, but I woke up and David Ellefson was holding my hand and praying over me, and even Tom Araya and Dave Lombardo from Slayer came in to check on me, so I knew I was gonna be OK.

For now.

And to anyone that thinks Tom and I are still opposed, I feel sorry for you.

Anyway, when I woke up, they said that there was so many people outside of the venue still, that they could hold the show for 30 additional minutes, and I said, "Guys, I am OK, and we can do this."

Well, the doctors were not amused at all. But then again, they have never met the likes of one Dave Mustaine.

I told the band that I was 'OK' going on for a few songs, to at least help the fans feel a teensy bit better, and that not to allow the promoter to cancel the show.

Please don't get me wrong, the promoter did not want me to cancel, but he also was concerned with my health.

So what was said was this:

Dave Mustaine has become seriously ill (the kidney stone and the blood in my urine), and the doctors are INSISTING he goes to the hospital.

The crowd immediately voiced their displeasure, and right then, perfectly timed, the promoter finished by saying, "But Dave Mustaine is refusing to go to hospital until he can play a few songs for you. So, stand by, because coming up next, MEGADETH!"

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Source: rocknewsdesk.com
Band profile: Megadeth
Event: Slayer + Megadeth: European Carnage Tour
Posted: 19.03.2011 by Dominus | Comments (60)


Vicious Rumors - New Song Online, European Tour Dates

"Pearl Of Wisdom", a brand-new track from US power/thrash metal band Vicious Rumors, has been made available for streaming over at this location.

Another new track, called "Razorback Blade", is still streaming at Decibel Magazine.

"Pearl Of Wisdom" comes off the band's upcoming new album Razorback Killers, which will be released on March 25th in Germany, on March 28th in Europe and on April 5th in North America through SPV/Steamhammer. More album details were previously reported over here.

In other news, Vicious Rumors has announced the following string of European tour dates:

April 29 - D-Lauda/Königshofen, Germany - Keep It True Festival
May 01 - Uster, Switzerland - Rock City
May 02 - Prague, Czech Republic - Exit Chemilize
May 04 - Siegen, Germany - Vortex
May 05 - Osnabrück, Germany - Ballroom
May 06 - Berlin, Germany - Halford
May 07 - Wuustwezel, Belgium - Puntpop Festival
May 09 - Prague, Czech Republic - Exit Chemilize
May 12 - Lübeck, Germany - Riders Cafe
May 13 - Uelsen, Germany - UJT
May 15 - Paris, France - Le DivanDu Monde
May 19 - Vienna, Austria - Viper Room
May 20 - Munich, Germany - Garage
May 21 - Ljubljana, Slovakia - Orto Bar
May 22 - Balingen, Germany - Sonnenkeller
May 24 - London, UK - Underworld
May 26 - Innsbruck, Austria - Weekender
May 27 - Antwerp, Belgium - De Rots
May 28 - Spriens, Netherlands - Dokk'em Open Air

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Source: viciousrumors.com
Band profile: Vicious Rumors
Posted: 14.03.2011 by Dominus | Comments (0)


Iron Maiden - Japanese Shows Cancelled

Following the cancellation of Saturday, March 12th show, Iron Maiden's show scheduled at Saitama Super Arena on Sunday, March 13th is now cancelled as well, due to obvious safety concerns towards the audience, the artist, and the venue, caused by the earthquake of Friday, March 11th. All tickets will be refunded.

The band were flying into Tokyo from Seoul, South Korea following their show there. On approaching Narita Airport Tokyo, Ed Force One was advised to reroute to Nagoya as the earthquake/tsunami had just become apparent. The band stayed the night in Nagoya and following the announcement of the cancellation are preparing to fly out.

Steve Harris has the following message on behalf of the band to the fans in Japan and all who have been affected by this terrible disaster: "We are extremely saddened by the calamitous events of the last day or so which led to the cancellation or our two shows in Tokyo.

Our deepest sympathies go out to everyone affected by this disaster - our fans in Japan, the people of Japan and those in many other places suffering from the Tsunami. We are also aware that a number of fans flew into Tokyo from various parts of the world to see a Maiden show there and we hope you guys are safe and sound. We have had a long relationship with this wonderful country and have always been made to feel most welcome - this would have been something like our 16th tour. Our sincerest condolences to all those who have suffered and to the families and friends of those who tragically lost their lives."

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Source: ironmaiden.com
Band profile: Iron Maiden
Event: Iron Maiden: The Final Frontier World Tour
Posted: 13.03.2011 by Dominus | Comments (12)


AC/DC - New Live CD/DVD In May

AC/DC are set to release Live At River Plate, a new Black Ice World Tour live CD/DVD on May 10th.

Live At River Plate will be the band's 6th live release which was filmed at the Buenos Aires gigs on December 2nd, 4th and 6th, 2009 in front of 65,000 people each night at the River Plate Stadium in Argentina.

The film was directed by David Mallet, who has been filming AC/DC for over 25 years, starting with Who Made Who which was also used in a feature film in 1986.

Brian Johnson, the band's lead singer, gave an interview in February confirming the latest release. However Johnson wouldn't be drawn on whether we can expect to see any live action from the band in a hurry. "After that we haven't made any plans," he said. "We just want to have a rest, because we were on the road for two years. We played in front of five million people, and we deserve a rest."

Live At River Plate cover art] tracklist:

01. Rock N' Roll Train
02. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be
03. Back in Black
04. Big Jack
05. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
06. Shot Down In Flames
07. Thunderstruck
08. Black Ice
09. The Jack
10. Hells Bells
11. Shoot To Thrill
12. War Machine
13. Dog Eat Dog
14. You Shook Me All Night Long
15. T.N.T.
16. Whole Lotta Rosie
17. Let There Be Rock

Encore:
18. Highway To Hell
19. For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)

Bonus Features:
- The Fan, The Roadie, The Guitar Tech & The Meat
- AC/DC Tour Animation

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Source: acdczone.com
Band profile: AC/DC
Posted: 07.03.2011 by Dominus | Comments (4)


Within Temptation - New Drummer Revealed

Mike Coolen is the new drummer of Within Temptation.

Comments the band: "He has played with us in the past on a few occasions before. The chemistry has always been very good both on stage as on personal level so he was the first on our mind. So, Mike great to have you on board!"

In other news, Within Temptation performed a short acoustic set last Friday, February 18th, on the Dutch radio station Radio 538. Video footage of this set can be watched in three parts below.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

113945 for the videos!]

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Source: within-temptation.com
Band profile: Within Temptation
Posted: 26.02.2011 by Dominus | Comments (6)


Nightwish - Reveal Concept For Upcoming Album

Official press release

In the midst of recording a new album, Nightwish has been preparing a movie.

"Imaginarium" is a music fantasy - film based on the forthcoming Nightwish album of the same title and its 13 songs.

The protagonist of the film is a songwriter with an otherworldly imagination. He is an old man who still thinks he's a young boy. While asleep he travels into his distant past where his dreams of old come back to him mixed to the young boy's world of fantasy and music.

In his dreams the old man fights to find the memories most important to him.

This never-done-before project originates to more than two years in the past when Tuomas first introduced his ambitious idea of the "Imaginarium" - concept to the fellow band members and to Mr. Stobe Harju, the director behind "The Islander" - music video. He will be the director of this full-length feature. The film will be produced by Solar Films Inc. together with Nightwish.

The shootings for "Imaginarium" will begin this spring, it will have its premiere in 2012 and the album it's based on will be released in an undefined point in time.

Nightwish will hold a press conference related to this project at the end of February.

Elodie Artour for the news!]

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Source: nightwish.com
Band profile: Nightwish
Posted: 10.02.2011 by Dominus | Comments (70)


Within Temptation - New Video Online

"Faster", the new video from Within Temptation can now be watched over at Kerrang!

The new single Faster will be released digitally on March 13. The song is taken from Within Temptation's new album, The Unforgiving, which will hit stores on March 28.

In other news, the band will debut a short film on the band's official site this afternoon, 5pm CET. The first movie, titled Mother Maiden, ties in with "Faster," introducing the main characters of the narrative.

These movies give further insight into the concept of The Unforgiving and are based on the comic storyline; the characters are impersonated by actors. Each film is followed by a band performance that, all together, form a dark and compelling tale of life, love, revenge, rage, and regret.

All fans who share the Mother Maiden short film via their social network on Facebook or Twitter using a "pay-with-a-tweet" application, will not only receive a brand new Within Temptation wallpaper in return but have exclusive access to an online listening party for the album pre-release.

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Source: within-temptation.com
Band profile: Within Temptation
Posted: 31.01.2011 by Dominus | Comments (28)


Power Quest - UK Tour Dates

Power Quest have announced a handful of headlining UK tour dates in May, in support of their upcoming Blood Alliance. In addition the band also confirmed for Hammerfest III on March 19th, taking place in Prestatyn, North Wales.

Blood Alliance will be released in Europe at the end of March, and in North America on April 5th. More album details are available here.

Keyboardist Steve Williams commented: "We are really excited to hit the road again, it's been way too long for our UK fans and we finally return to Glasgow as well! The demand was so high, we couldn't miss that. And we are also working on a few European dates. So - 2011 will see a lot of us, that's for sure!!"

Blood Alliance tour dates:

May 05 - London, UK - Purple Turtle
May 06 - Derby, UK - Redemption Club
May 07 - Manchester, UK - Satan's Hollow
May 08 - Glasgow, UK - Classic Grand

Festival dates:

Mar. 19 - Hammerfest III, Prestatyn, Noth Wales
May 29-June 8 - Hard Rock Hell Roadtrip, Ibiza
Aug. 13 - Bloodstock Open Air, Derby, UK

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Power Quest
Event: Power Quest
Posted: 23.01.2011 by Dominus | Comments (3)


Omnium Gatherum - Another New Video Online, Finnish Tour Dates

"New World Shadows", another new video from Finnish melodic death metal band Omnium Gatherum, can now be watched below.

"New World Shadows" is the title track of the band's upcoming album, which will be released via Lifeforce Records on the following dates:

Germany, Austria, Switzerland: February 4, 2011
Sweden, Finland, Hungary: February 9, 2011
Rest Of Europe: February 7, 2011
North America: March 1, 2011

In other news, Omnium Gatherum will be promoting New World Shadows in their home country on the following dates:

Feb. 09 - Jyväskylä, Finland - Lutakko
Feb. 10 - Kuopio, Finland - Henry's Pub
Feb. 11 - Oulu, Finland - Nuclear Nightclub
Feb. 12 - Karhula, Finland - Sam's Pub
Feb. 23 - Helsinki, Finland - Tavastia
Mar. 10 - Jyväskylä, Finland - Lutakko (with Evergrey)
Mar. 11 - Oulu, Finland - Club Teatria (with Evergrey)
Mar. 12 - Helsinki, Finland - Nosturi (with Evergrey)
Mar. 18 - Kouvola, Finland - Rytmikatti
Mar. 25 - Turku, Finland - S-Osis
Apr. 09 - Hamina, Finland - Jack Up

Jul. 01 - Germany - With Full Force Open Air

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Source: omniumgatherum.org
Band profile: Omnium Gatherum
Event: Omnium Gatherum
Posted: 23.01.2011 by Dominus | Comments (3)


Sarah Jezebel Deva - Sample Medley Streaming Online

Angtoria vocalist Sarah Jezebel Deva (ex-Cradle Of Filth) has posted a three track sample medley from her forthcoming solo album, The Corruption Of Mercy. The tracks featured are called "No Paragons Of Virtue", "Sirens" and "The Corruption Of Mercy". Go check it out at this location.

More The Corruption Of Mercy album details, including a release date, will be announced soon.

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Source: myspace.com
Posted: 05.01.2011 by Dominus | Comments (1)


Corrosion Of Conformity - Confirm European Live Dates

The reunited Animosity line-up Corrosion Of Conformity has confirmed a string of European tour dates in April. The classic original three-piece of Woodroe, Mike, and Reed will be touring and performing songs from the Animosity/Technocracy-ear, and some NEW stuff!

Confirmed dates are as follows:

Apr. 14 - Bochum, Germany - Matrix
Apr. 15 - Tilburg, Netherlands - Roadburn Festival
Apr. 16 - Bremen, Germany - Tower
Apr. 17 - Wiesbaden, Germany - Schlachthof
Apr. 19 - Vienna, Austria - Arena
Apr. 20 - Munich, Germany - Feierwerk
Apr. 21 - Athens, Greece - An Club
Apr. 22 - Mezzago (MI), Italy - Bloom
Apr. 23 - Karlsruhe, Germany - Dudefest-Jubez
Apr. 25 - Bristol, UK - Bierkeller
Apr. 26 - London, UK - Underworld
Apr. 28 - Manchester, UK - Moho
Apr. 29 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
Apr. 30 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
May 01 - Deventer, Netherlands - Burgerweeshuis

May 27 - Baltimore, MD - Maryland Deathfest

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Source: coc.com
Band profile: Corrosion Of Conformity
Event: Corrosion Of Conformity
Posted: 05.01.2011 by Dominus | Comments (2)


Samael - New Box Set, N. American Deal With Season Of Mist

On the 22th of November Century Media Records will release a box set containing all the releases Samael recorded for the label. A Decade In Hell consists of 9 CD's and 2 DVD's namely: Worship Him - Blood Ritual - Ceremony Of Opposites - Rebellion - Passage - Exodus - Eternal - Era One and Lesson In Magic #1 + Black Trip DVD 1 and 2.

A Decade In Hell cover artwork can be found here.

In other news, Season of Mist is proud to welcome Samael to the roster in North America! The band have been friends of the label's team for ages now so this collaboration was meant to happen sometime.

"We always remember the first time", the band comments. "When we met again with Michael Berberian a couple months ago, we realized that his first step in the music business was to organise a concert for us in his home town, years ago... We have often crossed each other's path since then and today we're happy to announce that our new album will be released in America through Season of Mist, home of Morbid Angel, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mayhem and now Samael!"

The first North American release of Samael on Season of Mist will be the Antigod EP, out on November 19th as a digital download exclusive. The band's next album is due in 2011.

Antigod cover art] tracklist:

01. Antigod
02. Into The Pentagram (2010)
03. Reign Of Light
04. Slavocracy
05. Antigod
06. Ten Thousand Years

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Source: samael.info
Band profile: Samael
Posted: 30.10.2010 by Dominus | Comments (2)