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Overkill - Sign With Nuclear Blast/E1-Koch Records, 25th Anniversary Concert Planned
Original news posted on 31.10.2009
Overkill have signed to Nuclear Blast Records for a multi-release deal (world excl. North America). The first offering will be available early 2010 titled Ironbound - a true "thrasher-piece".
Vocalist Bobby Blitz commented: "Good to be with a label that understands what Overkill are about and what metal is about in 2010, exciting!"
Jaap Wagemaker, A&R adds: "Nuclear Blast is very stoked to announce the signing of legendary New Jersey thrashers Overkill!! Growing up with classics such as Feel The Fire, Taking Over and The Years Of Decay and seeing the band countless times playing live it is sure to say that one of our favourite bands of all time has finally found their home at the powerhouse that Nuclear Blast is today. We are very much looking forward to start working with Overkill and are eager to release their new album Ironbound to the masses. A new album on which they have returned to their old school thrash roots. The band is already working on a new European tour for 2010. Welcome to the Nuclear Family."
Overkill are also set to tour the USA with God Dethroned and label mates Vader in April 2010.
Ironbound cover art] tracklisting:
01. The Green And Black
02. Ironbound
03. Bring Me The Night
04. The Goal Is Your Soul
05. Give A Little
06. Endless War
07. The Head And Heart
08. In Vain
09. Killing For A Living
10. The SRC
Formats:
- Limited Digipak available
- CD Jewelcase
- LP (180g vinyl) in Gatefold
- LP (180 g green vinyl) in Gatefold - Nuclear Blast Mailorder exclusive
- Strictly Limited Mailorder Edition
Release date is set for January 29th, 2010.
UPDATE (thanks to spirit_crusher)
US metallers Overkill have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"Overkill is happy to announce they have signed a new deal with E1/Koch Records for N. America (the band's forthcoming album will be released in the rest of the world via Nuclear Blast Records).
The band just finished mixing with Peter Tagtgren and the helm.
The title will be Ironbound. Release is set for late January/early February 2010.
Touring is being set up starting in February in Europe and will continue the entire year.
With shows in South America in March and a US Tour starting on April 1st in Philadelphia and ending on May 1st with a big 25th Anniversary show in New York City at the Nokia Theater. We have lots of plans to make that a special celebration show for everyone."
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Overkill have signed to Nuclear Blast Records for a multi-release deal (world excl. North America). The first offering will be available early 2010 titled Ironbound - a true "thrasher-piece".
Vocalist Bobby Blitz commented: "Good to be with a label that understands what Overkill are about and what metal is about in 2010, exciting!"
Jaap Wagemaker, A&R adds: "Nuclear Blast is very stoked to announce the signing of legendary New Jersey thrashers Overkill!! Growing up with classics such as Feel The Fire, Taking Over and The Years Of Decay and seeing the band countless times playing live it is sure to say that one of our favourite bands of all time has finally found their home at the powerhouse that Nuclear Blast is today. We are very much looking forward to start working with Overkill and are eager to release their new album Ironbound to the masses. A new album on which they have returned to their old school thrash roots. The band is already working on a new European tour for 2010. Welcome to the Nuclear Family."
Overkill are also set to tour the USA with God Dethroned and label mates Vader in April 2010.
Ironbound cover art] tracklisting:
01. The Green And Black
02. Ironbound
03. Bring Me The Night
04. The Goal Is Your Soul
05. Give A Little
06. Endless War
07. The Head And Heart
08. In Vain
09. Killing For A Living
10. The SRC
Formats:
- Limited Digipak available
- CD Jewelcase
- LP (180g vinyl) in Gatefold
- LP (180 g green vinyl) in Gatefold - Nuclear Blast Mailorder exclusive
- Strictly Limited Mailorder Edition
Release date is set for January 29th, 2010.
UPDATE (thanks to spirit_crusher)
US metallers Overkill have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"Overkill is happy to announce they have signed a new deal with E1/Koch Records for N. America (the band's forthcoming album will be released in the rest of the world via Nuclear Blast Records).
The band just finished mixing with Peter Tagtgren and the helm.
The title will be Ironbound. Release is set for late January/early February 2010.
Touring is being set up starting in February in Europe and will continue the entire year.
With shows in South America in March and a US Tour starting on April 1st in Philadelphia and ending on May 1st with a big 25th Anniversary show in New York City at the Nokia Theater. We have lots of plans to make that a special celebration show for everyone."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Overkill |
Rob Halford - Releasing Christmas Album
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than with Judas Priest lead singer Rob Halford belting out Yuletide carols.
Halford will release Halford III ? Winter Songs on November 3 in North America. The album will also come with a 24-page color booklet and will be out in Britain and Europe on November 9. German fans will have to wait until November 13 for it.
A preview of the record (as well as a video clip) is available through the website for Halford's Metal God Shop webstore with two singles also available for purchase: "We Three Kings" and "Get Into The Spirit."
"Well, I've always said I wanted to produce a Christmas CD," Halford says. "The Halford band has assembled a fantastic release, and we're excited to have produced a collection of holiday tracks which all of us have enjoyed from a very early age."
Other songs on the album include "O Come O Come Emanuel," "Winter Song," "When Christmas Comes For Everyone," "Light Of The World," "What Child Is This" and "O Holy Night."
Halford's band for the record includes guitarists Roy Z and "Metal" Mike Chlasciak, drummer Bobby Jarzombek and bassist Mike Davis.
Songs not included on the record include "Killing Machine/Hell Bent For Santa," "You've Got Another Gift Coming," "Defenders Of The Sleigh" or a reworked version of "Breaking The Law" entitled "Drinking The Nog."
The record is Halford's first solo album since 2002's Crucible.
Judas Priest spent a portion of 2009 on the road while celebrating the 30th anniversary of 1980's British Steel by performing it in its entirety. The group also released a new live album, A Touch Of Evil: Live, which was culled from their 2005 and 2008 world tours
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Halford will release Halford III ? Winter Songs on November 3 in North America. The album will also come with a 24-page color booklet and will be out in Britain and Europe on November 9. German fans will have to wait until November 13 for it.
A preview of the record (as well as a video clip) is available through the website for Halford's Metal God Shop webstore with two singles also available for purchase: "We Three Kings" and "Get Into The Spirit."
"Well, I've always said I wanted to produce a Christmas CD," Halford says. "The Halford band has assembled a fantastic release, and we're excited to have produced a collection of holiday tracks which all of us have enjoyed from a very early age."
Other songs on the album include "O Come O Come Emanuel," "Winter Song," "When Christmas Comes For Everyone," "Light Of The World," "What Child Is This" and "O Holy Night."
Halford's band for the record includes guitarists Roy Z and "Metal" Mike Chlasciak, drummer Bobby Jarzombek and bassist Mike Davis.
Songs not included on the record include "Killing Machine/Hell Bent For Santa," "You've Got Another Gift Coming," "Defenders Of The Sleigh" or a reworked version of "Breaking The Law" entitled "Drinking The Nog."
The record is Halford's first solo album since 2002's Crucible.
Judas Priest spent a portion of 2009 on the road while celebrating the 30th anniversary of 1980's British Steel by performing it in its entirety. The group also released a new live album, A Touch Of Evil: Live, which was culled from their 2005 and 2008 world tours
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| Source: | robhalford.com |
| Band profile: | Halford |
Ex Deo - Forced To Cancel Some Dates On Ensiferum Tour
Ex Deo have officially pulled out of some dates on the Ensiferum tour for visa matters beyond the band's control.
Commented Maurizio Iacono (Kataklysm): "Well the Gods are definitely not smiling on us at the moment. Some confusion happened in the visa department for a couple guys in our camp and by the time it will be solved, the tour will be too far in for us to join it and financially it would be a disaster. The good news is we will be doing the last week of shows from Chicago to New York. We're planning some Ex Deo stuff next year in America at the moment. We've lots of supporters that will be disappointed if it doesn't happen so we'll try our best to make it up next year."
Ensiferum, Hypocrisy, Ex Deo, Blackguard, Swashbuckle* Tour:
11/29/09 - Logan Square Auditorium - Chicago, IL
11/30/09 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
12/01/09 - The Opera House - Toronto, ON - Canada*
12/02/09 - Imperial de Quebec - Quebec City, QC - Canada*
12/03/09 - Le Medley - Montreal, QC - Canada*
12/04/09 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA*
12/05/09 - The Fillmore @ Irving Plaza - New York, NY*
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Commented Maurizio Iacono (Kataklysm): "Well the Gods are definitely not smiling on us at the moment. Some confusion happened in the visa department for a couple guys in our camp and by the time it will be solved, the tour will be too far in for us to join it and financially it would be a disaster. The good news is we will be doing the last week of shows from Chicago to New York. We're planning some Ex Deo stuff next year in America at the moment. We've lots of supporters that will be disappointed if it doesn't happen so we'll try our best to make it up next year."
Ensiferum, Hypocrisy, Ex Deo, Blackguard, Swashbuckle* Tour:
11/29/09 - Logan Square Auditorium - Chicago, IL
11/30/09 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
12/01/09 - The Opera House - Toronto, ON - Canada*
12/02/09 - Imperial de Quebec - Quebec City, QC - Canada*
12/03/09 - Le Medley - Montreal, QC - Canada*
12/04/09 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA*
12/05/09 - The Fillmore @ Irving Plaza - New York, NY*
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ex Deo |
| Event: | Ensiferum: Tour From Afar |
Guns N' Roses - Canadian Tour With Sebastian Bach, Danko Jones
Guns N' Roses will bring their Chinese Democracy World Tour to Canada in January 2010. The Winnipeg, Manitoba concert at the MTS Centre on January 13th is the first of thirteen Canadian concerts on the GN'R world tour, which begins in Asia on December 11th, with tour updates and announcements planned throughout 2010. Support will come from Sebastian Bach and Danko Jones.
Jan. 13 - Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre
Jan. 16 - Calgary, AB @ Pengrowth Saddledome
Jan. 17 - Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
Jan. 19 - Saskatoon, SK @ Credit Union Centre
Jan. 20 - Regina, SK @ Brandt Centre
Jan. 24 - Hamilton, ON @ Copps Coliseum
Jan. 25 - London, ON @ John Labatt Centre
Jan. 27 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
Jan. 28 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
Jan. 31 - Ottawa, ON @ Scotiabank Place
Feb. 01 - Quebec City, QC @ Colisee Pepsi
Feb. 03 - Moncton, NB @ Moncton Coliseum
Feb. 04 - Halifax, NS @ Metro Centre
Guns N' Roses - Axl Rose, Frank Ferrer, Tommy Stinson, Richard Fortus, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, Dizzy Reed, and Chris Pitman - welcomed guitarist Dj Ashba into the band earlier this year and are scheduled to begin rehearsals in Los Angeles shortly.
Guns N' Roses last toured the world in 2006-2007, performing 60 concerts in 26 countries playing to more than a million fans.
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Jan. 13 - Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre
Jan. 16 - Calgary, AB @ Pengrowth Saddledome
Jan. 17 - Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
Jan. 19 - Saskatoon, SK @ Credit Union Centre
Jan. 20 - Regina, SK @ Brandt Centre
Jan. 24 - Hamilton, ON @ Copps Coliseum
Jan. 25 - London, ON @ John Labatt Centre
Jan. 27 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
Jan. 28 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
Jan. 31 - Ottawa, ON @ Scotiabank Place
Feb. 01 - Quebec City, QC @ Colisee Pepsi
Feb. 03 - Moncton, NB @ Moncton Coliseum
Feb. 04 - Halifax, NS @ Metro Centre
Guns N' Roses - Axl Rose, Frank Ferrer, Tommy Stinson, Richard Fortus, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, Dizzy Reed, and Chris Pitman - welcomed guitarist Dj Ashba into the band earlier this year and are scheduled to begin rehearsals in Los Angeles shortly.
Guns N' Roses last toured the world in 2006-2007, performing 60 concerts in 26 countries playing to more than a million fans.
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| Source: | gunsnroses.com |
| Band profile: | Guns N' Roses |
| Event: | Guns N' Roses + Sebastian Bach + Danko Jones |
Rob Zombie - New Album Release Pushed Back
In a sudden and unexpected move, multi-platinum hard rock artist Rob Zombie has inked a new worldwide deal with leading rock label Roadrunner Records through its Loud & Proud imprint.
This shocking announcement comes as Zombie exits his former label of eighteen years, where he sold fifteen million records as a solo artist and with his former band White Zombie. Zombie's new album, Hellbilly Deluxe 2, previously set for release on 11/17 will now be released by Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records in early 2010.
"It certainly wasn't an easy decision to make after all this time, but it had to be done," states Zombie. "I love this new record and wanted to surround myself with an excited new group of people who can reignite my enthusiasm for working within a hard rock record label. Roadrunner seems to be the perfect place."
"Roadrunner is thrilled to be involved with Rob Zombie on a worldwide basis as he is a multiple-threat artist whom we've admired for many years," said Roadrunner president Jonas Nachsin.
Tom Lipsky, founder and president of Loud & Proud echoed Nachsin's sentiment, "Rob Zombie hits hard on Hellbilly Deluxe 2 and the fans expect nothing less. We are excited about the monster mayhem that he is certain to create!"
Hellbilly Deluxe 2: Noble Jackals, Penny Dreadfuls And The Systematic Dehumanization Of Cool cover art] tracklist:
01. Jesus Frankenstein
02. Sick Bubble-Gun
03. What? Listen]
04. Mars Needs Women
05. Werewolf, Baby
06. Virgin Witch
07. Dream Factory
08. Burn
09. Cease To Exist
10. Werewolf Women Of The SS
11. The Man Who Laughs
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This shocking announcement comes as Zombie exits his former label of eighteen years, where he sold fifteen million records as a solo artist and with his former band White Zombie. Zombie's new album, Hellbilly Deluxe 2, previously set for release on 11/17 will now be released by Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records in early 2010.
"It certainly wasn't an easy decision to make after all this time, but it had to be done," states Zombie. "I love this new record and wanted to surround myself with an excited new group of people who can reignite my enthusiasm for working within a hard rock record label. Roadrunner seems to be the perfect place."
"Roadrunner is thrilled to be involved with Rob Zombie on a worldwide basis as he is a multiple-threat artist whom we've admired for many years," said Roadrunner president Jonas Nachsin.
Tom Lipsky, founder and president of Loud & Proud echoed Nachsin's sentiment, "Rob Zombie hits hard on Hellbilly Deluxe 2 and the fans expect nothing less. We are excited about the monster mayhem that he is certain to create!"
Hellbilly Deluxe 2: Noble Jackals, Penny Dreadfuls And The Systematic Dehumanization Of Cool cover art] tracklist:
01. Jesus Frankenstein
02. Sick Bubble-Gun
03. What? Listen]
04. Mars Needs Women
05. Werewolf, Baby
06. Virgin Witch
07. Dream Factory
08. Burn
09. Cease To Exist
10. Werewolf Women Of The SS
11. The Man Who Laughs
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| Source: | robzombie.com |
| Band profile: | Rob Zombie |
Mortiis - Dutch And Belgian Shows In December
Mortiis will be unleashing their collective demons on The Netherlands and Belgium during a four-show jaunt to continental Europe.
"We're all looking forward to going back to Holland," said band namesake Mortiis. "We haven't played there in a long time and we always had a great time there. We're also doing a couple of towns there we haven't played before, so that will be interesting as well."
Following the three Dutch shows, the band will head to Belgium for the Hermes Project Event, where they will play with Clan Of Xymox.
Mortiis has been putting the finishing touches on The Great Deceiver, the group's long-awaited follow-up to 2005's The Grudge. Tracks from the record can be heard - and seen - via the videos for "Doppelganger" and "Zeitgeist" on Mortiis's YouTube channel. Mortiis also promises to preview several new songs during the live shows.
"We're gearing up to release The Great Deceiver at long last, and it felt like it would make sense to do a few shows before 2009 comes to an end," Mortiis said. "Shake the dust off and get back into the "live mode", so to speak. We obviously plan on coming back to The Netherlands/Belgium and as many other countries as possible during 2010."
Live dates are as follows:
12/16/09 - Zaandam, Kade
12/17/09 - Rotterdam, Watt Basement
12/18/09 - Leeuwarden, Gloppe
12/19/09 - Heule, OC De Vonke
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"We're all looking forward to going back to Holland," said band namesake Mortiis. "We haven't played there in a long time and we always had a great time there. We're also doing a couple of towns there we haven't played before, so that will be interesting as well."
Following the three Dutch shows, the band will head to Belgium for the Hermes Project Event, where they will play with Clan Of Xymox.
Mortiis has been putting the finishing touches on The Great Deceiver, the group's long-awaited follow-up to 2005's The Grudge. Tracks from the record can be heard - and seen - via the videos for "Doppelganger" and "Zeitgeist" on Mortiis's YouTube channel. Mortiis also promises to preview several new songs during the live shows.
"We're gearing up to release The Great Deceiver at long last, and it felt like it would make sense to do a few shows before 2009 comes to an end," Mortiis said. "Shake the dust off and get back into the "live mode", so to speak. We obviously plan on coming back to The Netherlands/Belgium and as many other countries as possible during 2010."
Live dates are as follows:
12/16/09 - Zaandam, Kade
12/17/09 - Rotterdam, Watt Basement
12/18/09 - Leeuwarden, Gloppe
12/19/09 - Heule, OC De Vonke
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| Source: | mortiis.com |
| Band profile: | Mortiis |
| Event: | Mortiis |
Neuraxis - New Members For Upcoming Shows
Neuraxis have confirmed the following shows:
11/28/09: Ottawa, Ontario at Cafe Deckuf (with The Last Felony, Revocation)
11/29/09: Toronto, Ontario at Wreckroom (with Revocation)
12/04/09: Trois-Rivieres, Quebec at Rock Cafe le Stage (with The Last Felony, Unfallen)
12/05/09: Rimouski, Quebec at Paradis (Rimouski deathfest 3)
12/11/09: Moncton, New-Brunswick at The Manhattan
12/12/09: Halifax, Nova-Scotia at Gus Pub
In other news, Neuraxis have secured Olivier Pinard (Vengeful) on bass and Olivier Beaudoin (ex-Eternal Burden/ex-Stareblind) on drums for the upcoming shows. Commented singer Alex Leblanc: "We started jamming with the two Oli's and it's been amazing so far. They are really talented and we can't wait to assault stages with them."
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11/28/09: Ottawa, Ontario at Cafe Deckuf (with The Last Felony, Revocation)
11/29/09: Toronto, Ontario at Wreckroom (with Revocation)
12/04/09: Trois-Rivieres, Quebec at Rock Cafe le Stage (with The Last Felony, Unfallen)
12/05/09: Rimouski, Quebec at Paradis (Rimouski deathfest 3)
12/11/09: Moncton, New-Brunswick at The Manhattan
12/12/09: Halifax, Nova-Scotia at Gus Pub
In other news, Neuraxis have secured Olivier Pinard (Vengeful) on bass and Olivier Beaudoin (ex-Eternal Burden/ex-Stareblind) on drums for the upcoming shows. Commented singer Alex Leblanc: "We started jamming with the two Oli's and it's been amazing so far. They are really talented and we can't wait to assault stages with them."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Neuraxis |
| Event: | Neuraxis |
Sworn - New Songs Streaming Online
On October 30th, Norwegian black metallers Sworn will release the new album 'Bastards and Conquerors' via Twilight-Vertrieb GbR. One week until the release of 'Bastards and Conquerors', you can now listen to the title track and "Beyonder" at this location.
'Bastards and Conquerors' cover artwork] tracklist:
01. Prophecies From The Land Of Lost Voices
02. The Bastard, The Conqueror
03. Summoning The Sinister
04. Beyonder
05. Somnolence
06. Damnation Spawned
07. Carnal Monuments
08. The Archaic Wraith
09. Descendant
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'Bastards and Conquerors' cover artwork] tracklist:
01. Prophecies From The Land Of Lost Voices
02. The Bastard, The Conqueror
03. Summoning The Sinister
04. Beyonder
05. Somnolence
06. Damnation Spawned
07. Carnal Monuments
08. The Archaic Wraith
09. Descendant
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sworn |
Kataklysm - Prevail Tour Edition Reissue Details Revealed
Kataklysm have just revealed the cover artwork and bonus material tracklist for the upcoming tour edition re-release of their latest album "Prevail". The album re-release is due on January 8th 2010 via Nuclear Blast.
Maurizio Iacono commented: "We decided to give "Prevail" a little facelift with a new artwork, and we had a cool song we had recorded during the "Prevail" studio sessions called "Cross the line of Redemption" that never got on the album. We also added a version with vocals to our most popular instrumental song "The Last Effort". On the visual end we added some cool songs from some European open air festivals we did and added some videoclips. Just a little something for our fans to hold them over until the next album will come out. This will be a "Touring edition" since we will embark on a euro headliner tour and do some selected shows In Canada next year."
"Prevail" new cover art] bonus material:
Audio
01. Cross The line Of Redemption
02. The Last Effort (revisited)
Video
01. Prevail (Live At Graspop Metal Meeting)
02. Crippled & Broken (Live at Summer Breeze Festival)
03. Taking The world By storm (video clip)
04. Blood In Heaven (video clip)
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Maurizio Iacono commented: "We decided to give "Prevail" a little facelift with a new artwork, and we had a cool song we had recorded during the "Prevail" studio sessions called "Cross the line of Redemption" that never got on the album. We also added a version with vocals to our most popular instrumental song "The Last Effort". On the visual end we added some cool songs from some European open air festivals we did and added some videoclips. Just a little something for our fans to hold them over until the next album will come out. This will be a "Touring edition" since we will embark on a euro headliner tour and do some selected shows In Canada next year."
"Prevail" new cover art] bonus material:
Audio
01. Cross The line Of Redemption
02. The Last Effort (revisited)
Video
01. Prevail (Live At Graspop Metal Meeting)
02. Crippled & Broken (Live at Summer Breeze Festival)
03. Taking The world By storm (video clip)
04. Blood In Heaven (video clip)
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Kataklysm |
Delain - Bassist To Sit Out European Tour
Delain have announced the following news:
"Because our bandmate Rob has a lot of personal stuff going on in December he will not able to accompany us at our European tour with Sonata Arctica. However we already found a really good replacement for Rob. Bass-guitar player Roel Vink wil take care of Rob's job at this tour. They know each other from their mutual former band Sun Caged. However Rob will play the Dutch gigs of the tour. "
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"Because our bandmate Rob has a lot of personal stuff going on in December he will not able to accompany us at our European tour with Sonata Arctica. However we already found a really good replacement for Rob. Bass-guitar player Roel Vink wil take care of Rob's job at this tour. They know each other from their mutual former band Sun Caged. However Rob will play the Dutch gigs of the tour. "
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| Source: | site.delain.nl |
| Band profile: | Delain |
| Event: | Sonata Arctica: European Tour |
3 Inches Of Blood - Former Bassist Dies In Accident
Weekly Volcano has posted the following article:
"We have lost a friend, family member, lover, musician and all around good person," posted Doyle's Public House co-owner Russ Heaton on his popular Tacoma bar's website.
It is with a sad heart that I report that Brian Redman died Saturday night in a motor vehicle accident in Tacoma. Redman recently returned to Tacoma after living in Southern California for a short stint. Before he left for California, he tended bar at Doyle's and fronted the rock band the Dirty Knockers. Redman also had a two-year run as bassist for metal band 3 Inches Of Blood. Doyle's Public House will be closed today (Sunday 09/27) as the owners and staff mourn the lost of their friend. On behalf of everyone at the Weekly Volcano, I extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Brian Redman."
3 Inches Of Blood issued the following statement:
"We are shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of our friend and former band mate Brian Redman. Brian was a outgoing and charismatic person who was great friends with most people he met. We couldn't help but smile or laugh when he was around. He had such a likable personality but also had a knack for putting serious things into perspective.
While in the band Brian played a big part. He joined the band shortly after signing a big record deal, and endured the turmoil that followed after recording our "Advance and Vanquish" album. For a time the bands future was uncertain, but Brian was unwavering in his desire to play this music with us. He was loved by many and enjoyed life to the fullest. Goodbye Brian, our fallen brother. You will be greatly missed."
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"We have lost a friend, family member, lover, musician and all around good person," posted Doyle's Public House co-owner Russ Heaton on his popular Tacoma bar's website.
It is with a sad heart that I report that Brian Redman died Saturday night in a motor vehicle accident in Tacoma. Redman recently returned to Tacoma after living in Southern California for a short stint. Before he left for California, he tended bar at Doyle's and fronted the rock band the Dirty Knockers. Redman also had a two-year run as bassist for metal band 3 Inches Of Blood. Doyle's Public House will be closed today (Sunday 09/27) as the owners and staff mourn the lost of their friend. On behalf of everyone at the Weekly Volcano, I extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Brian Redman."
3 Inches Of Blood issued the following statement:
"We are shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of our friend and former band mate Brian Redman. Brian was a outgoing and charismatic person who was great friends with most people he met. We couldn't help but smile or laugh when he was around. He had such a likable personality but also had a knack for putting serious things into perspective.
While in the band Brian played a big part. He joined the band shortly after signing a big record deal, and endured the turmoil that followed after recording our "Advance and Vanquish" album. For a time the bands future was uncertain, but Brian was unwavering in his desire to play this music with us. He was loved by many and enjoyed life to the fullest. Goodbye Brian, our fallen brother. You will be greatly missed."
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| Source: | weeklyvolcano.typepad.com |
| Band profile: | 3 Inches Of Blood |
Mnemic - Enter The Studio
Danish metallers Mnemic have entered the studio to begin recording their 4th studio album, entitled "Sons Of The System" for a January 2010 release via Nuclear Blast Records.
The band states: "After a minor 2 year break from touring, we have returned to the studio, to record 15 brand new tracks. Our batteries are re-charged and we are extremely excited to let you all hear the new stuff. The material it self is a mixture of grind, rock, polyrhytmics, electronics and represents the sound of a more mature Mnemic, at least in our humble opinion. Compared to the last album, the recordings will be kept completely on Danish soil. This time we are more within our own comfort zone, and will be working with the same dude that made us 2 great sounding albums in the past, which is none other than Tue Madsen, who is a really good friend and a great producer. The drums will be tracked at the Antfarm Studio, while guitars, bass and vocals will be immortalized at the bands own studio, under Tue's supervision. At the end of the recording process, electronics, mix and mastering will then again be handled at the Antfarm Studios. During the recording process we will try to keep you all updated on the progress via this location."
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The band states: "After a minor 2 year break from touring, we have returned to the studio, to record 15 brand new tracks. Our batteries are re-charged and we are extremely excited to let you all hear the new stuff. The material it self is a mixture of grind, rock, polyrhytmics, electronics and represents the sound of a more mature Mnemic, at least in our humble opinion. Compared to the last album, the recordings will be kept completely on Danish soil. This time we are more within our own comfort zone, and will be working with the same dude that made us 2 great sounding albums in the past, which is none other than Tue Madsen, who is a really good friend and a great producer. The drums will be tracked at the Antfarm Studio, while guitars, bass and vocals will be immortalized at the bands own studio, under Tue's supervision. At the end of the recording process, electronics, mix and mastering will then again be handled at the Antfarm Studios. During the recording process we will try to keep you all updated on the progress via this location."
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Mnemic |