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Chimaira - UK & European Tour

US groove thrashers Chimaira will embark on tour in the UK and parts of Europe, taking off in early March next year.

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Source: chimaira.com
Band profile: Chimaira
Event: Chimaira: UK & Euro Tour
Posted: 23.08.2011 by Panzerchrist | Comments (2)


Chimaira - US Headlining Tour Dates

Cleveland metallers Chimaira will embark on a first leg of US The Age Of Hell Tour this fall. Support on the road will come from Revocation, Rise To Remain and Impedning Doom.

The band will be doing a second leg in the US in November/December. This will be followed by Australia, Europe and the UK next February through April.

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Source: chimaira.com
Band profile: Chimaira
Event: Chimaira: The Age Of Hell Tour - First US Leg
Posted: 20.08.2011 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Chimaira - New Album Streaming Online

The Age Of Hell, the brand-new upcoming album by US groove thrashers Chimaira can now be streamed in its entirety over at AOL Music.

The Age Of Hell is set to be released on August 16th in North America, on August 26th in Germany and on August 29th in Australia and the rest of Europe through Long Branch Records.

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Source: music.aol.com
Band profile: Chimaira
Posted: 15.08.2011 by Panzerchrist | Comments (0)


Chimaira - New Video Online

"Year Of The Snake", the brand new video from US metallers Chimaira can now be watched below.

The video was directed by Todd Bell.

"Year Of The Snake" comes off the band's new upcoming album The Age Of Hell, which is scheduled for release on August 16th in North America via eOne Music, on August 26th in Germany and in the United Kingdom, Australia and the rest of Europe on August 29th through Long Branch Records.

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Source: youtube.com
Band profile: Chimaira
Posted: 12.08.2011 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Seraphim - Former Vocalist Passed Away

Pay Lee - vocalist of Taiwanese power metal band Seraphim between 2001 and 2004 - has passed away last weekend. She did not wake up from the narcosis of a minor heart surgery.

Comments the band: "Pay worked with Seraphim on three albums, from the beginning when the band formed, till the 3rd conceptual album Ai, she really did a great job and contributed her soul to the band!

We thank you for your amazing voice and your wonderful life goals! R.I.P. our best friend! You will always be on our mind and we won't forget you!"

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Source: seraphim-metal.com
Band profile: Seraphim
Posted: 03.08.2011 by SceneryOfLoss | Comments (8)


Chimaira - Two New Songs Online

"Born In Blood", a brand-new track from US groove thrashers Chimaira can be streamed in the YouTube clip below for the time being.

Another new track, called "Trigger Finger", is also streaming at YouTube.

"Born In Blood" and "Trigger Finger" come off the band's upcoming new album, entitled The Age Of Hell, which will be released on August 16th in North America, On August 26th in Germany and on August 29th in Australia and the rest of Europe through Long Branch Records.

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Source: youtube.com
Band profile: Chimaira
Posted: 19.06.2011 by Kriegsphilosoph | Comments (3)


Chimaira - Sign To Long Branch Records

Chimaira have inked a deal with Long Branch Records for the European and Australian territories. The band's new album, entitled The Age of Hell, will be released August 26 in Germany and August 29 in the United Kingdom, Australia and the rest of Europe. The CD will be made available in North America on August 16 via eOne Music.

Long Branch Records is a new SPV label imprint created by industry veteran Maria Ouellette. Chimaira is the first of many acts to sign to Long Branch Records, therefore becoming a cornerstone in the label's quest to build a home for today's best in new and established rock and metal groundbreakers.

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Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: Chimaira
Posted: 17.06.2011 by Kriegsphilosoph | Comments (1)


Chimaira - New Line-Up Unveiled

Chimaira have revealed their new line-up following the recent departures of drummer Andols Herrick and keyboardist/programmer Chris Spicuzza.

Dååth vocalist Sean Zatorsky will fill in on keyboards, while Bleed The Sky drummer Austin D'Amond will sit behind the kit for all of Chimaira's upcoming shows. Drum tracks on the band's recently completed new album however were laid down by the CD's producer, Ben Schigel (who has previously worked with Drowning Pool and Walls Of Jericho).

Dååth guitarist Emil Werstler was already filling in on bass since Jim LaMarca's departure last November.

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Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: Chimaira
Posted: 15.04.2011 by Kriegsphilosoph | Comments (3)


HIM - Part Ways With Label

After 6 years and three albums, Finnish rock band HIM and Sire/Warner Music have decided to part ways.

Seymour Stein, founder of Sire Records says: "It was a pleasure working with HIM, and we're very proud to have been their partners for the last six years. Ville is a rare talent, and my relationship with their manager Seppo dates back to the days when he pioneered rock music in Finland looking after the career of Hanoi Rocks. HIM are particularly important because they are the first and only band from Finland to reach Gold status in America. I, along with the entire Sire/Warner Bros. family, wish them continued success in the future."

HIM's discography on Sire includes the 2005 album Dark Light, which reached gold in the US. Follow-up albums Venus Doom (2007) and Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice (2010) charted both in the US and Europe.

"We're ever so grateful for having had Seymour and Co as the generous hosts on our extended first stay in the New Country. It's been a Blast Royale but now it's time to clean up the rubble and start anew", comments Ville Valo of HIM.

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Source: heartagram.com
Band profile: HIM
Posted: 30.03.2011 by Array | Comments (7)


Six Feet Under - Tap Chimaira Bassist For Euro Tour

Six Feet Under have recruited Chimaira guitarist Matt DeVries to play bass on their upcoming European tour.

Six Feet Under's current line-up now includes guitarist Rob Arnold (Chimaira) and drummer Kevin Talley (Dååth, ex-Chimaira, ex-Misery Index), alongside vocalist Chris Barnes and guitarist Steve Swanson.

Original bassist Terry Butler and longtime drummer Greg Gall announced their departures from Six Feet Under in January. Butler has since joined Obituary as a permanent member.

Six Feet Chimaira have scheduled the following European live shows:

April 01 - Bischofswerda, Germany - East Club
April 02 - Glauchau, Germany - Alte Spinnerei
April 03 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
April 04 - Köln, Germany - Werkstatt
April 05 - München, Germany - Backstage
April 06 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Menza Pri Koritu
April 07 - Graz, Austria - Explosiv
April 08 - Aigen, Austria - Kikas
April 09 - Berlin, Germany - K17

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Source: sfu420.com
Band profile: Six Feet Under
Posted: 28.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (3)


Six Feet Under - Chimaira Guitarist Joins Ranks

Chimaira lead guitarist Rob Arnold has officially joined Six Feet Under.

Six Feet Under previously recruited Dååth drummer Kevin Talley, after the spontaneous departure of longtime drummer Greg Gall and bassist Terry Butler earlier this month.

The band released the following statement: "Just wanted to give you a Six Feet Under band update and let you all know that we would like to announce our good friend Rob Arnold will be joining SFU as 2nd rhythm guitarist for up coming touring duties, as well as collaborating on the new CD."

Commented Chris Barnes: "I couldn't be happier about the new songs and line-up! Rob and myself have been collaborating on new songs along with the bands new drummer, Kevin Talley for the past few months. We are all feeling really excited about the bands future, and the raw intensity of the songs that we have created together so far. THIS IS THE HEAVIEST MOST EXCITING MATERIAL THAT I'VE WORKED ON SINCE THE BLEEDING, AND I'M STOKED THAT ROB WILL BE HELPING OUT CREATING THIS CD WITH US! We've all known each other for a while and we're really looking forward to continue writing the new cd and future tours. We are committed to taking Six Feet Under to the next level of brutality!"

Commented Rob Arnold: "It's been an amazing honor and opportunity to have been called upon by one of my biggest idols, Chris Barnes! Six Feet Under and the Barnes era Cannibal Corpse stuff had enormous effects on me as a young musician, and still do to this day. In 1996, I was a kid in the front row screaming my head off to "Lycanthropy" and "Torn to the Bone"... And now here I am, being asked to play the songs on stage with the band! Dreams do come true! And the stuff we've been writing absolutely RIPS! Watch out!"

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Source: sfu420.com
Band profile: Six Feet Under
Posted: 27.02.2011 by Thryce | Comments (5)


Chimaira - Bassist Leaves The Band

Chimaira have parted ways with long-serving bassist Jim LaMarca. The message from the band reads as follows:

"After a decade of good times and achievements, our friend and band mate Jim LaMarca has decided to retire from Chimaira. We wish him nothing but the best as he settles in and starts a family. As for seeking a replacement... we'll cross that bridge down the line. In the meantime, consider it "business as usual" with the Chimaira you know and love."

Dååth guitarist Emil Werstler will be handling the bass duties in Chimaira for the rest of the year.

Chimaira will embark on a short headlining tour in late November with support from Impending Doom, Dååth and This Or The Apocalypse. Click on the event link below to get all the dates.

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Source: chimaira.com
Band profile: Chimaira
Event: Blue Collar Brawler Tour 2010
Posted: 22.11.2010 by Abattoir | Comments (4)


Lordi - Drummer Fired For Unmasking Himself

Finnish heavy metal monsters Lordi have released the following statement:

"It is our unfortunate task to inform that drummer Kita is no longer a member of Lordi. Kita has made a decision to pursue his own career publicly as himself, without his alter ego Kita. This is in direct conflict with one of the cornerstones of Lordi's image. Therefore it is not possible for him to continue as a member of the band anymore.

Lordi will continue as always, masked and costumed, consisting of monster personas. Also, the upcoming tour will happen as planned. We thank Kita for the years he has been an important part of the band and our successes and wish him all the best in his future."

This hard decision came after the announcement earlier today that Finnish melodic rock band Stala & So. - which features in its ranks Kita (real name: Sampsa Astala) on vocals and ex-Lordi bassist Kalma (real name: Niko Hurme; also known by his current stage name Nick Gore) - will be competing to represent Finland in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest.

Kita as the frontman of Stala & So.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Lordi
Posted: 04.10.2010 by Thryce | Comments (48)


Chimaira - Live Album Streaming Online

Coming Alive the new live DVD/CD of Chimaira is now streaming online. Head over to the AOL listening party to check it out.

As reported in June, the package features a live DVD/CD featuring 17 tracks recorded at Chimaira's December 30th Christmas show (at the House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio). Bonus features on the DVD include a 45 minute Resurrection: "Making of" documentary and a 40 minute home-video footage documentary of never before seen moments.

Coming Alive was released on July 13 in Europe, and July 20 in the rest of the world.

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Source: music.aol.com
Band profile: Chimaira
Posted: 21.07.2010 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Chimaira - New DVD Details

Official press release

Cleveland, Ohio's Chimaira are pleased to announce the July 20th, 2010 release of their highly-anticipated DVD/CD set, Coming Alive on Ferret Music. This unprecedented release includes a four-part documentary filmed over the course of a year and a half while the entire package includes over 7 hours of exclusive content. The DVD, filmed entirely in HD, showcases Chimaira in the studio while recording the Billboard-charting, The Infection, and chronicles their recent, worldwide touring season. In summary, Coming Alive is an in-depth look into Chimaira's life and music in the studio and on the road.

Not only does the DVD set include this amazing documentary piece, another section, Chimaira Xmas: Live Concert Film, celebrates the 10th annual Chimaira Christmas show in Cleveland, Ohio, which took place on December 30th, 2009. 13 HD cameras capture Chimaira releasing their fury for their hometown crowd on a dark and snowy night in December.

Bonus features on the DVD include a 45 minute Resurrection: 'Making of' documentary, a 40 minute home-video footage documentary of never before seen moments, and a live CD featuring 17 tracks recorded at Chimaira's December 30th Christmas show.

Coming Alive cover art] tracklist:

01. The Venom Inside
02. Resurrection
03. Power Trip
04. Empire
05. The Disappearing Sun
06. Severed
07. Destroy and Dominate
08. Six
09. The Dehumanizing Process
10. Dead Inside
11. Painting The White To Grey
12. Nothing Remains
13. Salvation
14. Secrets Of The Dead
15. The Flame
16. Pure Hatred
17. Implements Of Destruction (Included on DVD only)

Presale information coming soon.

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Source: chimaira.com
Band profile: Chimaira
Posted: 06.06.2010 by Abattoir | Comments (1)