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Heaven And Hell - Tribute Show To Ronnie James Dio

Heaven And Hell have confirmed a tribute show to the late Ronnie James Dio at the High Voltage Festival in London on Saturday 24th July 2010.

An announcement on the band's website reads as follows: "On the 16th May 2010 Ronnie James Dio passed away and the world of music mourned the loss of the greatest voice of heavy metal. Dio was a truly iconic figure in music, whose work with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and most recently Heaven And Hell defined a genre.

Heaven And Hell were set to be on the road in Europe this summer when news came through that despite the amazing progress he was making Ronnie wouldn't be well enough to tour and those shows were cancelled. But now, remaining members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice are set to play a one off-show to celebrate his life and work. The band will be completed by Glenn Hughes and Jorn Lande who will both contribute vocals. Former Deep Purple/Black Sabbath star Glenn Hughes was a close friend of Ronnie's for many years and performed a musical tribute at Ronnie's funeral service in Los Angeles. Norwegian Jorn Lande is best known in the UK as the vocalist for power metal band Masterplan, he has also released many solo albums including a tribute to Ronnie. It promises to be a fitting celebration to a man that the metal scene owes so much.

Says Geezer Butler: "It's going to be a very emotional occasion. Ronnie loved his fans like no-one else I know - and they loved him. It will be a privilege doing a gig in honour of his memory, and to help towards his charity. Above all, I hope it encourages people to have regular check-ups for this disease. Early detection is vital, and greatly improves the chance of a cure. I know everyone has heard that a million times before, but seeing one of your best friends die because we all think we're immune from this disease, really brings it home. Do it for yourself, your family, your friends. Ronnie would be proud of you."

Tony Iommi says: "Ronnie's passing has left a huge hole, we hadn't anywhere near finished what we set out to do as a band together. He was so looking forward to the European tour and we hope this appearance will go some way to fulfilling that."

Tickets for the High Voltage Festival are priced £135 (for weekend tickets) and £75 (for day tickets). All info and the full line-up is available here.

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Source: heavenandhelllive.com
Band profile: Heaven And Hell
Event: High Voltage Festival
Posted: 16.06.2010 by Johannes | Comments (14)


Blaze Bayley - Part Ways With Drummer And Manager

Former Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley has issued the following update:

"As you all probably know, Anna Di Laurenzio (manager) and drummer Larry Paterson have decided to leave the band. This is for reasons we will not go into to respect their privacy. We wish them well in the future.

First of all our apologies for not coming out with this news first, but we are on road and didn't have the opportunity to do so. This will only be a short statement as we are facing a 12-hour drive today to Moscow.

We would like to reassure you that this will not change anything for the band. We are going on with finishing the gigs that are booked and new bookings are still coming through. All recording plans for the next album stay on as well as all other plans for the future.

We have found a good, talented replacement drummer in Claudio Tirincanti, so hope that the fans will support him as well. So far we have had incredible reactions on this tour and hope that you will keep on supporting us as you have done in the past."

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Source: blazebayley.net
Band profile: Blaze Bayley
Posted: 22.05.2010 by Fastolphbolger | Comments (1)


Sodom - US Tour Cancelled Due To Visa Issues

German thrash legends Sodom have cancelled their upcoming US tour.

The band's statement reads as follows: "Due to solid problems with our local tour promoter and getting our Visa in time, we are forced to cancel the upcoming shows. We already had our suitcases packed and were ready to go. We are awfully sorry to take these steps, but everybody acquainted with the entering provisions of the USA knows what we're talking about. We are deeply disappointed by this situation, but in the end there's the awareness, that not everything is done to our entire satisfaction.

We are "only" the musicians, who would have loved to rock the USA again. We owe this to our fans, even more because we made ourselves scarce in the US since the foundation of this band, of course through no fault of our own. The one who botched this up will have to be confronted with the local organizers and club owners and account for his faults.

We surely will catch up on these shows as soon as possible, which we especially owe to our fans. In the end, this set of problems redounds upon us, because we're in the front line and have to be answerable to our fans. I hope we didn't lose too many fans due to this mess, but all people who know us are aware of the fact, that we would do anything for our fans. The risk of being forbidden to enter the USA for 10 years or even getting arrested is too high. We hope for your understanding and keep you informed about the latest facts."

In other news, Sodom recently completed their forthcoming DVD, Lords Of Depravity Part 2.

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Source: sodomized.info
Band profile: Sodom
Posted: 21.05.2010 by Fastolphbolger | Comments (15)


Tristania - New Album Details Revealed

Norwegian gothic metallers Tristania have issued the following album update:

"As we are now completely done with the recording, mixing and mastering of the new album, we proudly announce that Tristania's sixth album has been entitled Rubicon. We think the result has turned out amazing, and we're extremely eager to get this album released. The photo shoot has already taken place in the Angst-im-Wald studio in Germany, and the only thing which isn't finished yet is the artwork design."

More news on the album will be revealed in the near future. Rubicon was recently mixed by Waldemar Sorychta (Samael, Tiamat, Moonspell, The Gathering) and will be released later this year via Napalm Records.

Rubicon tracklist:

01. Year of the Rat
02. Protection
03. Patriot Games
04. The Passing
05. Exile
06. Sirens
07. The Emerald Piper (bonus track)
08. Vulture
09. Amnesia
10. Magical Fix
11. Illumination

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Source: tristania.com
Band profile: Tristania
Posted: 15.05.2010 by Fastolphbolger | Comments (7)


Therion - Latin American Tour Dates Announced

Therion have confirmed the live dates for the South American leg of the Sitra Ahra Tour 2010.

Oct. 01 - Argentina - Buenos Aires - El Teatro Flores
Oct. 03 - Brazil - Sao Paulo - Carioca Club
Oct. 05 - Chile - Santiago de Chile - Teatro Teleton
Oct. 06 - Peru - Lima - Teatro de la Uni
Oct. 08 - Venezuela - Caracas - Teatro Emil Friedman
Oct. 09 - Colombia - Bogota - Metropol
Oct. 10 - Colombia - Medellín - Teatro Metropolitano
Oct. 12 - Costa Rica - San Jose - Pepers
Oct. 13 - El Salvador - San Salvador - Pabellon 3 Cifco
Oct. 14 - Mexico - Mexico City - Woda
Oct. 15 - Mexico - Puebla - Salon Country San Manuel
Oct. 16 - Mexico - Chihuahua - Salon Pistoleros
Oct. 17 - Mexico - Ciudad Neza - Estadio Neza

At the end of April, Therion finished recording the new album Sitra Ahra, mastering took place in New York. The album was mixed by Lennart Östlund who commented: "What you have made here is truly unique". The album is slated for a late 2010 release.

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Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Therion
Event: Therion: Sitra Ahra Latin American Tour
Posted: 11.05.2010 by Fastolphbolger | Comments (5)


Joe Satriani - Announce New Album And Tour Plans

Joe Satriani will enter the studio this summer for a new album scheduled for an October 2010 release. It's sure to be a powerful set of music, coming off of the last year or so working on Chickenfoot, plus the amazing Experience Hendrix tour.

Comments Satriani: "I'm heading to the studio in one month to start recording a new solo project with Jeff Campitelli (drums), Allen Whitman (bass) and Mike Keneally (keyboards). The new material is dying to be recorded, and I can't wait to get started. I don't have a title for the project yet, but I will let you know when I figure it out."

Satriani has also confirmed some tour dates. The tour is starting in Europe in October and November, and then coming to the US and Canada in December and January. So far the following dates have been announced:

Mon Oct 25 - La Cigale - Paris, France
Tue Oct 26 - La Cigale - Paris, France
Wed Oct 27 - Le Colisee - Paris, France

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Source: satriani.com
Band profile: Joe Satriani
Posted: 06.05.2010 by Fastolphbolger | Comments (8)


Human Fortress - Part Ways With Singer

German power metallers Human Fortress have parted ways with singer Jioti Parcharidis (who already left the band a couple of years ago). A band update reads as follows:

"Unfortunately Jioti Parcharidis has quit his membership in Human Fortress. He has serious health problems, so it's not possible for him to sing any longer for Human Fortress or any other band. For those who have read it in the press the last days, it is now confirmed. His health has first priority and Human Fortress wishes him all the best to get well again.

We keep him in our memory as the former voice of Human Fortress who created something very special with us and it was a great pleasure for us all to work with him and produce the albums Lord Of Earth And Heavens Heir and Defenders Of The Crown.

In the meantime, we continue our work on a new album. Already ten tracks are finished in the old Human Fortress style with epic and folk parts you will remember from prior releases. Another two tracks are composed and are now waiting to be recorded. It's time for a new part in the history of Human Fortress. We are searching for a new voice now!"

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Human Fortress
Posted: 06.05.2010 by Fastolphbolger | Comments (3)


Tarja Turunen - New Album Artwork Revealed

Tarja Turunen has revealed the artwork for her forthcoming new album, What Lies Beneath. Check it out here. The photo session took place in Finland last February with photographer Jens Boldt and Dirk Rudolph who created the artwork.

Turunen recently finished recording What Lies Beneath, which is now being mixed at three different locations with three different engineers. The album is said to be released somewhere late August.

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Source: tarjaturunen.com
Band profile: Tarja
Posted: 06.05.2010 by Fastolphbolger | Comments (7)


Metalforce - Part Ways With Guitarist

German metallers Metalforce have issued the following update:

"Due to personal health issues Josef Echter - who only joined the band in January - will not be able to continue to play in MetalForce. This has been a very hard decision for him but the band supports his decision. We wish him all the best and the fastest possible recovery. We will continue as a quartet from now on."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Metalforce
Posted: 06.05.2010 by Fastolphbolger | Comments (0)


Shadows Fall - South American Live Dates

Shadows Fall have issued the following update:

"We're excited to announce that we will be playing our first tour in South America in June. We can't want to see everyone down there. Here are the dates, keep your eyes peeled for one more date still to be announced."

June 26 - Mexico City, Mexico - Crico Volador
June 29 - Santiago, Chile - Teatro Novedades
June 30 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Super Rock
July 01 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Hangar 110

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Shadows Fall
Event: Shadows Fall
Posted: 06.05.2010 by Fastolphbolger | Comments (0)


Black Label Society - New Album Title Revealed

Black Label Society has set Order Of The Black as the title its new studio album, due in North America on August 10 via E1 Music.

The CD will be made available in Europe through Roadrunner Records and in Australia and New Zealand via Riot! Entertainment.

Zakk Wylde commented: "The Doom Crew and I have been holed up in the Black Label Society Bunker for the last few months laying down some of the heaviest, sexiest tracks imaginable. We can't wait for Berserkers worldwide to hear the symphonic masterpiece that is the new Black Label Society record!"

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Black Label Society
Posted: 06.05.2010 by Fastolphbolger | Comments (6)


Tristania - New Album Teaser Online

A two-minute video teaser for the forthcoming album from Norwegian metallers Tristania, featuring audio samples of the tracks "Year Of The Rat" and "The Passing", can be viewed at this location.

Tristania recently signed a new deal with Austria's Napalm Records. The band's as-yet-untitled forthcoming album is scheduled for a summer release. Other songtitles set to appear on the album include "Vulture", "Patriot Games", "The Emerald Piper" and "Sirens".


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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Tristania
Posted: 05.05.2010 by Fastolphbolger | Comments (0)


Heavy MTL Festival - Line-Up Finalized

Judas Priest singer Rob Halford has confirmed his solo band Halford will perform July 24 at Montreal, Quebec's second Heavy MTL Festival.

Comments Rob Halford: "I am excited to re-introduce the Halford band: Mike Chlasciak and Roy Z. on guitars, Mike Davis on bass and Bobby Jarzombek on drums to the Metal fans in Canada this summer. We are looking forward to performing a strong set and unveiling a new track for the Montreal Heavy MTL Festival."

The finalized festival line-up is now as follows:

July 24th: Megadeth, Slayer, Alice Cooper, Halford, Mastodon, Testament, Fear Factory, Anvil, Kataklysm, Melissa Auf Der Maur, High On Fire.

July 25th: Korn, Rob Zombie, Lamb Of God, Five Finger Death Punch, Hatebreed, 3 Inches Of Blood, Avenged Sevenfold, Alexisonfire, Shadows Fall, Winds Of Plague, Chimaira, Atreyu, In This Moment, Norma Jean.

Further festival details can be found at Heavymtl.com.

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Source: robhalford.com
Event: Heavy MTL Festival
Posted: 29.04.2010 by Fastolphbolger | Comments (6)


Behemoth - European Tour With Decapitated, Ex Deo

Behemoth and Decapitated are joining forces for a European summer campaign tour in June and July. Ex Deo will be the opening act on the trek. Bay Area thrash metallers Exodus will join the fellowship on the run through Spain and Portugal.

June 20 - Clisson, France - Hellfest
June 21 - Bilbao, Spain - Rockstar (with Exodus)
June 22 - Lisbon, Portugal - Cine Teatro (with Exodus)
June 23 - Sevilla, Spain - La Sala (with Exodus)
June 24 - Madrid, Spain - La Sala (with Exodus)
June 25 - Barcelona, Spain - Salamandra 1 (with Exodus)
June 26 - Monza, Italy - Gods Of Metal
June 28 - Zurich, Switzerland - Dynamo
June 29 - Marseilles, France - Poste à Galène
June 30 - Lyon, France - Ninkasi Kao
July 01 - Paris, France - Trabendo
July 02 - Essen, Germany - Turock
July 03 - Nijmegen, Netherlands - Fortarock
July 04 - Lindau, Germany - Club Vaudeville
July 05 - Bruneck, Italy - Ufo
July 08 - Tolmin, Slovenia - Metal Camp
July 09 - Novi Sad, Serbia - Exit Fest

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Behemoth
Posted: 23.04.2010 by Fastolphbolger | Comments (5)


Lamb Of God - Release Anthology Due In June

Lamb Of God have set June 1st as the release date for a series of anthology releases, Hourglass 1: The Underground Years, Hourglass 2: The Epic Years, and Hourglass: The Vinyl Anthology (featuring 180 gram vinyl editions of the band's six albums - Wrath, Sacrament, Ashes Of The Wake, As The Palaces Burn, New American Gospel, Burn The Priest).

Packaging details, artwork and further details coming soon.

Hourglass Volume I - The Underground Years:

01. Black Label
02. Ruin
03. Bloodletting
04. Pariah
05. Resurrection #9
06. 11th Hour
07. The Subtle Arts Of Murder And Persuasion
08. As The Palaces Burn
09. Terror And Hubris In The House Of Frank Pollard
10. Lies Of Autumn
11. O.D.H.G.A.B.F.E .
12. Suffering Bastard
13. Vigil

Hourglass Volume II - The Epic Years:

01. The Passing
02. In Your Words
03. Hourglass
04. Walk with Me In Hell
05. Contractor
06. Now You've Got Something To Die For
07. Descending
08. Set To Fail
09. Blacken The Cursed Sun
10. The Faded Line
11. Dead Seeds
12. Redneck
13. Laid To Rest

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Source: bravewords.com
Band profile: Lamb Of God
Posted: 23.04.2010 by Fastolphbolger | Comments (3)