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Versailles - European Live Shows Announced

Lock up your daughters, Japanese neoclassical power metal/J-Rock outfit Versailles are coming to Europe. The band has scheduled the following three (3!) live shows in June:

June 1st - France, Nancy - L'Autre Canal
June 3rd - Sweden, Uppsala - Uppsala Konsert & Kongress
June 4th - Italy, Cava de' Tirreni - Area Mecratale

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Source: kamijo.syncl.jp
Band profile: Versailles
Event: Versailles
Posted: 02.04.2011 by Unknown user | Comments (2)


Firewind - European Tour With Wolf

Firewind will embark on the Defiance Over Europe Tour in September. Support comes from Swedish labelmates Wolf, who are about to release their newest album Legions Of Bastards.

Gus G. checked in with the following message: "While we've done one off-shows, mini tours and played open air summer festivals in Europe, we haven"t been on a proper tour across Europe in 3 years. Firewind has returned and we're looking forward to this one more than anything! We can't wait to play a full set again for our crazy fans all over the continent and play songs from Days Of Defiance as well as older fan favorites! Get ready for an ass-kicking night full of Fire and Fury!

We"re also pleased to have our buddies from Wolf on board for this tour. We've known them for years and we did a one-off show together in the UK back in 2007. They're a killer band and great bunch of guys who just like us, live for Metal!"

Defiance Over Europe Tour Dates:

Sep. 09 - Southampton, UK - Talking Head
Sep. 10 - Manchester, UK - Moho
Sep. 11 - Glasgow, Scotland - Apollo 23
Sep. 12 - Reading, UK - Sub 89
Sep. 14 - Zoetermeer, NL - Boerderij
Sep. 15 - Den Bosch, NL - W2
Sep. 16 - Kerkrade, NL - Rock Temple
Sep. 17 - Vosselaar, BEL - Biebob
Sep. 18 - Cologne, GER - Underground
Sep. 19 - Aschaffenburg, GER - Colos Saal
Sep. 20 - Hamburg, GER - Knust
Sep. 22 - Vienna, AUT - Szene
Sep. 23 - Brunico, IT - UFO
Sep. 24 - Pisa, IT - Borderline
Sep. 26 - Paris, FRA - Le Nouveau Casino

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Source: firewind.gr
Band profile: Firewind
Event: Firewind: Defiance Over Europe Tour
Posted: 25.03.2011 by Abattoir | Comments (3)


Iced Earth - New Vocalist & European Tour Dates Announced

Official press release

In the wake of vocalist Matt Barlow's retirement, dozens of demos and resumes flooded Iced Earth's management team. But one name kept popping up - Into Eternity vocalist Stu Block, who has been named the new lead singer for Iced Earth.

According to Schaffer, Robert Kampf, CEO of Century Media, early on suggested Block, whose band Into Eternity was previously on the CM label. That reminded Schaffer of one night in September, 2008, when Into Eternity opened for Iced Earth.

"Iced Earth was backstage waiting to go on," said Schaffer. "We heard one of Stu's incredible wails. I remember turning to Matt and saying, 'Damn, that dude has serious range.'"

So while Iced Earth's management team sifted through the growing number of prospective vocalists, Schaffer got in touch with Block. After several phone conversations with the then-prospective Iced Earth vocalist, Schaffer asked his manager to e-mail Block several key Iced Earth songs, with the vocals stripped. Block went into his studio and recorded himself singing, then sent the files back to the team. The result landed Block an intense two days at Schaffer's studio where the two musicians hit it off.

"I felt a lot of chemistry between us, we knocked out a couple of great original pieces of music in no time" said Schaffer. "He's very good at coming up with catchy melodies, and will help with lyrical duties as well. There's no doubt Stu has an amazing vocal range and a lot of energy, but he also has the touring experience, which is a big plus for our plans of performing in all corners of the world."

In addition, Schaffer said Block has what Iced Earth needs in a front man: "stage presence that includes high energy, passion, and focused rage."

"Stu is charismatic and understands the depth and varying emotions in Iced Earth's music," said Schaffer. "So he will embody not only the emotion of our songs, but he will be able to perform them in a dynamic way. I believe fans are in for some incredible records and live shows in the coming years."

(Photo courtesy of Cortney Roth)

New Iced Earth vocalist Stu Block concurs: "Iced Earth fans are wonderful, wonderful people," he said. "The music is so passionate. So they're passionate, and very loyal to the band. I am, too. I'm a huge fan of Iced Earth myself. So I share that same passion, and I will show it on stage. I think the fans are really going to dig it."

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Source: icedearth.com
Band profile: Iced Earth
Event: Iced Earth: World Dystopia Tour 2011-2012
Posted: 16.03.2011 by Mihailo_FF | Comments (50)


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)


Kataklysm - European Tour Dates

After their highly successful Neckbreaker's Ball European run, Canadian extreme metallers Kataklysm will return for more headlining dates in May and June. Support on the road will come from Krisiun this time around.

Spread The Venom World Tour - Europe Part 2:

18.05.2011 - (ITA) Rome / Init Club
19.05.2011 - (ITA) Bruneck / UFO Bruneck
20.05.2011 - (SLO) Ljubljana / Gala Hala
21.05.2011 - (B&H) Sarajevo / Dom Mladih
22.05.2011 - (BUL) Sofia / RBF Club
24.05.2011 - (ROM) Bucarest / Silverchurch
25.05.2011 - (ROM) Timisoara / tbc
26.05.2011 - (CRO) Zagreb / Mochvara
27.05.2011 - (A) Mining / Metalfest 2011
28.05.2011 - (CH) Pratteln / Metalfest 2011
29.05.2011 - (GER) Dessau / Metalfest 2011
31.05.2011 - (POL) Poznan / Blue Note
01.06.2011 - (POL) Gdynia / Ucho
02.06.2011 - (POL) Warszawa / Progresja
03.06.2011 - (CZ) Plsen / Metalfest 2011
04.06.2011 - (POL) Katowice / Silesian Massacre Festival Vol. 3
05.06.2011 - (HUN) Budapest / Metalfest 2011

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Kataklysm
Event: Kataklysm: European Tour
Posted: 02.03.2011 by Abattoir | Comments (3)


Obituary - European Metal Chainsaw Massacre Tour With Grave

US death metallers Obituary will headline the European Metal Chainsaw Massacre Tour, taking place in March and April. Support on the trek will come from Grave and Pathology. Below are the confirmed dates:

European Metal Chainsaw Massacre Tour Dates:

March 24th - Germany, Ludwigsburg @ Rockfabrik
March 26th - France, Paris @ Elysée Montmartre
March 29th - Germany, Munich @ Backstage Hall
March 30th - Germany, Bochum @ Matrix
April 02nd - Denmark, Aarhus @ Vox Hall
April 07th - Finnland, Helsinki @ Nosturi
April 13th - Poland, Warsaw @ Progresja
April 14th - Germany, Berlin @ K17
April 15th - Czech Republic, Prague @ Rock Café
April 16th - Czech Republic, Brno @ TBA
April 17th - Slovakia, Bratislava @ TBA
April 19th - Italy, Bologna @ Estragon
April 20th - France, Montpellier @ Secret Place
April 21th - Spain, Lleida @ Cotton Club
April 30th - The Netherlands, Tilburg @ Neurotic Deathfest

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Obituary
Event: Obituary + Grave: European Metal Chainsaw Massacre Tour
Posted: 26.02.2011 by BudDa | Comments (4)


Obscura - European Tour Dates, Another New Song Online

"Vortex Omnivium", a brand-new track from German technical death metallers Obscura, has been made available for streaming, exclusively at Metal Injection.

Another new song, called "Septuagint", can still be streamed at this location.

"Vortex Omnivium" and "Septuagint" come off the band's upcoming new album Omnivium, which will be released on March 29th in North America and early April in Europe through Relapse Records.

Additionally, Obscura has announced a four-week European headlining tour in support of the new album.

Support will come from Hate Eternal, Beneath The Massacre, and Defiled. The tour kicks off in late April and follows Obscura's first hometown show in four years on March 6th in Landshut, Germany.

Obscura + Hate Eternal: European Tour

April 29 - Wurzburg, Germany @ Posthalle
April 30 - Tilburg, Netherlands @ 013
May 01 - Bristol, UK @ Fleece and Firkin
May 02 - Manchester, UK @ Moho Live
May 03 - London, UK @ Underworld
May 04 - Vosselaar, Belgium @ Beibob
May 06 - San Sebastian, Spain @ Sala Mogambos
May 07 - A Curuna, Spain @ Sala Ola Green
May 08 - Lisbon, Portugal @ Cine Teatro De Corroios
May 11 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Abart
May 12 - Rome, Italy @ Blackout Rock Club
May 13 - Romano Sesia, Italy @ Rock N Roll Arena
May 14 - Ljubljana, Slovenia @ Gala Hala
May 15 - Wien, Austria @ Arena
May 16 - Munchen, Germany @ Feierwerk
May 17 - Bratislava, Slovenia @ Randal Club
May 18 - Krakow, Poland @ Rotunda
May 19 - Berlin, Germany @ Cassiopeia
May 20 - Leipzig, Germany @ Theaterfabrik
May 21 - Essen, Germany @ Turock

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Obscura
Posted: 25.02.2011 by BudDa | Comments (6)


Macabre - European Headlining Tour Announced

Chicago's murder metal pioneers Macabre have announced a European headlining tour in April.

This four-week trip will kick-off on April 15th and includes a performance at Neurotic Deathfest on April 30th in Tilburg, Netherlands. Touring alongside Macabre are Dutch porngrind kings Rompeprop and an additional - soon to be announced - special guest. A complete listing of confirmed Macabre tour dates can be found below, with more to be announced soon.

Macabre is touring in support of their recently released full-length album Grim Scary Tales, marking the band's 25th anniversary and return in the original line-up. Grim Scary Tales was released via Hammerheart Records in Europe on January 31st featuring thirteen tracks of the special Murder Metal blend, thematically dealing on historic (serial)-killers such as Nero and Dracula.

Macabre + Rompeprop and special guest:

15-04-2011 - Club TBA, Liège, France
16-04-2011 - Kulturfabrik Salzmann, Kassel, Germany
18-04-2011 - Feierwerk, Munich, Germany
19-04-2011 - Marx, Hamburg, Germany
20-04-2011 - Sticky Fingers, Gothenburg, Sweden
22-04-2011 - Ungdomens hus, Uppsala, Sweden
24-04-2011 - Turock, Essen, Germany
26-04-2011 - Exit Chmelnice, Prague, Czech Rep.
27-04-2011 - Nova Pekaren, Nitra, Slovakia
28-04-2011 - Prostor Tancirna, Ostrava, Czech Rep
29-04-2011 - Skullcrusher, Dresden, Germany
30-04-2011 - 013, Tilburg, Netherlands (Neurotic Deathfest)
01-05-2011 - 4 Ecluses, Dunkerque, France
03-05-2011 - Dynamo, Zurich, Switzerland
04-05-2011 - Pieffe Factory, Nova Gorica, Italy
05-05-2011 - Escape Metalcorner, Vienna, Austria
06-05-2011 - Hauzenberg, Germany (Walpurgis Metal Days)
07-05-2011 - Wuustweezel, Belgium (Puntpop Festival)
08-05-2011 - Steinbruch Theater, Darmstadt, Germany

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Macabre
Event: Macabre + Rompeprop
Posted: 19.02.2011 by Abattoir | Comments (2)


Hate Eternal - European Tour Dates

Florida-based extreme metallers Hate Eternal will embark on a European headlining tour in support of their forthcoming album. The tour kicks off April 29th in Wurzburg, Germany and will run through May 20th ending in Leipzig, Germany. Support on the tour will come from Obscura, Beneath The Massacre and Defiled.

Announced dates are as follows:

Apr. 29 - Würzburg, Germany - Posthalle
Apr. 30 - Tilburg, Holland - Neurotic Death Fest
May 01 - Bristol, UK - The Fleece
May 02 - Manchester, UK - Moho Live
May 03 - London, UK - Underworld
May 04 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
May 07 - A Corona, Spain - Sala Ola Green
May 12 - Rome, Italy - Blackout Club
May 13 - Romano Sesia, Italy - Rock N Roll Arena
May 14 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Gala Hala
May 15 - Wien, Austria - Arena
May 16 - München, Germany - Feierwerk
May 17 - Bratislava, Slovak Republic - Randal
May 18 - Krakow, Poland - Rotunda
May 19 - Berlin, Germany - Cassiopeia
May 20 - Leipzig, Germany - Theaterfabrik

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Source: metalblade.com
Band profile: Hate Eternal
Event: Hate Eternal: European Tour
Posted: 08.02.2011 by White Winter Sun | Comments (2)


Enforcer - European Tour Dates With Bullet

Swedish metallers Enforcer have confirmed a co-headlining European tour with Bullet in April.

Announced dates are as follows:

Apr. 07 - Hamburg, DE - Marx
Apr. 08 - Osnabrück, DE - Bastard Club
Apr. 09 - Essen, DE - Turock
Apr. 10 - Kerkrade, NL - Rock Temple
Apr. 11 - London, UK - Underworld
Apr. 12 - Köln, DE - Underground
Apr. 13 - Weinheim, DE - Cafe Central
Apr. 14 - Berlin, DE - K17
Apr. 15 - Bydgoszcz, PL - Estrada
Apr. 16 - Krakow, PL - Kwadrat
Apr. 17 - Wien, AT - Escape
Apr. 18 - München, DE - Backstage
Apr. 19 - Ludwigsburg, DE - Rock Fabrik
Apr. 20 - Zürich, CH - Dynamo
Apr. 21 - Leipzig, DE - Hellraiser
Apr. 22 - Oostende, BE - OHK
Apr. 23 - Vosselaar, BE - Biebob

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Source: earachenews.blogspot.com
Band profile: Enforcer
Event: Enforcer + Bullet: European Tour
Posted: 08.02.2011 by BudDa | Comments (0)


Rotting Christ - European Tour Dates

Rotting Christ will embark on a European headlining tour in April. This will be the last leg of the Aealo Tour 2010-2011.

Support on the trek will come from Omnium Gatherum, Daylight Misery and Dark End on the whole tour. De Profundis will support from 28.04 till 10.05, Arcturon from 8.05 till 15.05, and Riul Doamnei from 10.05 till 15.05.

Rotting Christ will be headlining a North American tour in March and April, with support from Melechesh, Hate and Abigail Williams. Get those dates here.

Rotting Christ - Aelo European Tour:

Apr. 28 - Wiatrak - Zabrze, Poland
Apr. 29 - Melodka - Brno, Czech Republic
Apr. 30 - Colloseum - Kosice, Slovakia
May 01 - Club 202 - Budapest, Hungary
May 02 - Gambrinus - Cluj Napoca, Romania
May 03 - Dublin - Iasi, Romania
May 04 - Silverchurch - Bucharest, Romania
May 05 - Rbf Club - Sofia, Bulgaria
May 06 - Cinemas Sloga - Sarajevo, Bosnia
May 07 - Mmc Slavija - Osijek, Croatia
May 08 - Gala Hala - Ljubljana, Slovenia
May 09 - Escape - Vienna, Austria
May 10 - Kulturfabrik Kufstein - Worgl, Austria
May 11 - Pieffe Factory - Gorizia, Italy
May 12 - Arci Onirica - Parma, Italy
May 13 - Industrie 45 - Zug, Switzerland
May 14 - Rnr Arena - Novara - Italy
May 15 - Init Club - Rome, Italy

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Source: massive-music.pl
Band profile: Rotting Christ
Event: Rotting Christ: Aealo European Tour
Posted: 31.01.2011 by Thryce | Comments (7)


Onslaught - European Tour With Suidakra, Debauchery

UK thrashers Onslaught will embark on the Scream For Violence Tour, taking place in March and April. The band will be touring through Europe in support of the new album, Sounds Of Violence, which will be released later this month. Support on the trek will come from Suidakra and Debauchery.

Scream Of Violence Tour Dates:

Mar. 31 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
Apr. 01 - Arhus, Denmark - Voxhall
Apr. 02 - Göteborg, Sweden - Parken
Apr. 03 - Stockholm, Sweden - Huset
Apr. 06 - Turku, Finland - Klubi
Apr. 07 - Helsinki, Finland - DOM
Apr. 08 - Tampere, Finland - tba
Apr. 09 - Tallin, Estonia - Tapper
Apr. 10 - Riga, Latvia - Melna Piektdiena
Apr. 11 - Vilnius, Lithuania - Club New York
Apr. 16 - München, Germany - Backstage
Apr. 17 - Prattlen, Switzerland - Z7
Apr. 19 - Darmstadt, Germany - Steinbruch Theater
Apr. 20 - Osnabrück, Germany - Bastard Club
Apr. 21 - Essen, Germany - Turock
Apr. 22 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Onslaught
Event: Onslaught + Suidakra: Scream For Violence Tour
Posted: 16.01.2011 by Abattoir | Comments (3)


Ill Niño - European Tour Dates Announced

Ill Niño will embark on a European headlining tour in March and April. Woop woop! The band will tour in promotion of their latest release, Dead New World. Support on the trek comes from Breed 77.

US shows, taking place later this month, were previously announced here.

Ill Niño - European Tour:

March 12 - London, England - Kick Out The Jams Festival
March 13 - Reading, England - Sub 89
March 14 - Manchester, England - Moho Live
March 15 - Glasgow, Scotland - King Tut's
March 17 - Nottingham, England - Rescue Rooms
March 18 - Prestatyn, Wales - Hammerfest
March 19 - Nuneaton, England - Queens Hall
March 20 - Cardiff, Wales - Millenium Music Hall
March 21 - Brighton, England - Concorde 2
March 23 - Eindhoven, Netherlands - Effenaar
March 24 - Cologne, Germany - Essenfabrik
March 25 - Bochum, Germany - Matrix
March 26 - Leer, Germany - Zollhaus
March 27 - Braunschweig, Germany - Meir Music Hall
March 28 - Hamburg, Germany - Knust
March 30 - Berlin, Germany - SO36
March 31 - Leipzig, Germany - Hellraiser Club
April 02 - Ravenna, Italy - Planet Rock
April 03 - Zurich, Switzerland - Dynamo
April 05 - Vienna, Austria - Szene Vienna
April 06 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
April 07 - Ludwigsburg, Germany - Rockfabrik
April 08 - Frankfurt, Germany - Ostend

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Ill Niño
Event: Ill Niño: European Tour
Posted: 14.01.2011 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Primordial - European Mini-Tour With While Heaven Wept, Alcest

As announced by Primordial in early December, the band will undertake a small ten date European mini-tour (including the 5 Metalfests) at the end of May/beginning of June. Support on the trek will come from While Heaven Wept and Alcest.

The following dates were confirmed today:

May 27 - Dessau, Germany - Metalfest Open Air Germany
May 28 - Mining am Inn, Austria - Metalfest Open Air Austria
May 29 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Metalfest Open Air Switzerland
May 30 - Tilburg, Netherlands - O13
May 31 - Nijmegen, Netherlands - Doornroosje
Jun. 01 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
Jun. 02 - Aschaffenburg, Germany - Colos-Saal
Jun. 03 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Stuk
Jun. 04 - Budapest, Hungary - Metalfest Open Air Hungary
Jun. 05 - Pilsen, Czech Republic - Metalfest Open Air Czech Republic

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Source: primordialweb.com
Band profile: Primordial
Event: Primordial + While Heaven Wept + Alcest
Posted: 05.01.2011 by Thryce | Comments (12)


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)