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| 19.07.2010 | › | Hirax - Upcoming Live Dates Announced |
| 15.07.2010 | › | Elvenking - Mix Of The New Album Completed |
| 14.07.2010 | › | Immortal - Live DVD Coming Out In August |
| 12.07.2010 | › | Heaven And Hell - Tony Iommi Talks About The Future |
| 08.07.2010 | › | Om - Australia Tour Dates |
| 07.07.2010 | › | Imperial Vengeance - Recording Sophomore Album |
| 28.06.2010 | › | Whyzdom - Vocalist Leaves The Band, Seek Replacement |
| 25.06.2010 | › | Kekal - Announced Upcoming Album Title, Track Listing, Revealed Cover Art |
| 18.06.2010 | › | Sodom - Lords Of Depravity II DVD Coming Soon |
| 11.06.2010 | › | Pantheist - Two Promo Tracks Online |
| 10.06.2010 | › | Borknagar - Rejoined By I.C.S Vortex On Upcoming Tour |
| 09.06.2010 | › | Impending Doom - New Song Online |
| 01.06.2010 | › | Kingdom Of Sorrow - New Album Streaming |
| 22.05.2010 | › | The Big Four - Coming To A Theater Near You |
| 21.05.2010 | › | Sodom - US Tour Cancelled Due To Visa Issues |
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Hirax - Upcoming Live Dates Announced
US thrashers Hirax have announced a handful of tour dates that will span Mexico, Californië and Japan.
Mexico:
31-07-2010 - Heavy Metal Circus - Mexico City at Circo Volador
01-08-2010 - Guadalajara at Discoteque Organic/La Borrasca Bar
25-09-2010 - Tijuana at El Divan de Alicia
USA:
21-08-2010 - San Diego, CA at Ramona Mainstage
Japan:
30-10-2010 - Osaka at Shinsaibashi Soma
31-10-2010 - Nagoya at Imaike Tiny 7
03-10-2010 - Tokyo at Shinjyuku Marz
The band recently released 12" and 7" black vinyl editions of their 2009 full-length El Rostro de la Muerte.
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Mexico:
31-07-2010 - Heavy Metal Circus - Mexico City at Circo Volador
01-08-2010 - Guadalajara at Discoteque Organic/La Borrasca Bar
25-09-2010 - Tijuana at El Divan de Alicia
USA:
21-08-2010 - San Diego, CA at Ramona Mainstage
Japan:
30-10-2010 - Osaka at Shinsaibashi Soma
31-10-2010 - Nagoya at Imaike Tiny 7
03-10-2010 - Tokyo at Shinjyuku Marz
The band recently released 12" and 7" black vinyl editions of their 2009 full-length El Rostro de la Muerte.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Hirax |
Elvenking - Mix Of The New Album Completed
Elvenking have issued the following update:
"The mix of the new album is finally done! Dennis Ward has completed the works on all the songs and the final result sounds amazing. We are all very satisfied about the album and we are really proud of the work done. Dennis is overlooking themastering session at House of Audio studios (DE) where Jurgen Lusky is giving the final touch."
Now you have just to wait for the official release date. We will give you news as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can listen to the brand new track "The Cabal", available on the band's MySpace. Check it out!
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"The mix of the new album is finally done! Dennis Ward has completed the works on all the songs and the final result sounds amazing. We are all very satisfied about the album and we are really proud of the work done. Dennis is overlooking themastering session at House of Audio studios (DE) where Jurgen Lusky is giving the final touch."
Now you have just to wait for the official release date. We will give you news as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can listen to the brand new track "The Cabal", available on the band's MySpace. Check it out!
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| Source: | elvenking.net |
| Band profile: | Elvenking |
Immortal - Live DVD Coming Out In August
Immortal will release their first-ever concert DVD, The Seventh Date Of Blashyrkh, on August 6 via Nuclear Blast. The disc will include professionally filmed video footage of the band's headlining performance at the 2007 edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, which was held August 2-4, 2007 in Wacken, Germany.
In an April interview with About.com, Demonaz said the band is making progress on writing their next album. He said: "We already have three songs for the next album. We'll be working on the album this year. And we have material for a lot of other songs, so maybe in August we'll be finished with half the album. But we haven't come so far that I can see the end of the album. I think we'll try to work with the songs and make them classic Immortal songs. The next album will be different than All Shall Fall. I think the songs will come off as one package. Every album is different for us, but we won't try too many new things. We'll stick to the plan and make the music we like."
The Seventh Date Of Blashyrkh cover art] tracklist:
01. Intro
02. The Sun No Longer Rises
03. Withstand The Fall Of Time
04. Sons Of Northern Darkness
05. Tyrants
06. One By One
07. Wrath From Above
08. Unholy Forces Of Evil
09. Unsilent Storms In The North Abyss
10. At The Heart Of Winter
11. Battles In The North
12. Blashyrk (Mighty Ravendark)
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In an April interview with About.com, Demonaz said the band is making progress on writing their next album. He said: "We already have three songs for the next album. We'll be working on the album this year. And we have material for a lot of other songs, so maybe in August we'll be finished with half the album. But we haven't come so far that I can see the end of the album. I think we'll try to work with the songs and make them classic Immortal songs. The next album will be different than All Shall Fall. I think the songs will come off as one package. Every album is different for us, but we won't try too many new things. We'll stick to the plan and make the music we like."
The Seventh Date Of Blashyrkh cover art] tracklist:
01. Intro
02. The Sun No Longer Rises
03. Withstand The Fall Of Time
04. Sons Of Northern Darkness
05. Tyrants
06. One By One
07. Wrath From Above
08. Unholy Forces Of Evil
09. Unsilent Storms In The North Abyss
10. At The Heart Of Winter
11. Battles In The North
12. Blashyrk (Mighty Ravendark)
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Immortal |
Heaven And Hell - Tony Iommi Talks About The Future
Tony Iommi has talked to Sunday Mercury, a Birmingham newspaper about what the future might hold.
He confirms that the tribute show at the High Voltage festival in London will be "the very last gig we play as Heaven And Hell", as they "chose the name because the band comprised the Black Sabbath line-up that made the Heaven And Hell album." And that they will no longer carry on as Heaven And Hell, as they "couldn't carry on under that name without Ronnie".
Regarding a reunion with Ozzy; he stated "I spoke to Ozzy while I was in Los Angeles after Ronnie's funeral, and he said he'd give me a call when he got to England on his own tour". But that "I've not had that telephone call yet".
About the future, Iommi says they would "like to do something, and carry on playing", but "in what form, and with what singer, I don't know".
Read the full interview at this location.
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He confirms that the tribute show at the High Voltage festival in London will be "the very last gig we play as Heaven And Hell", as they "chose the name because the band comprised the Black Sabbath line-up that made the Heaven And Hell album." And that they will no longer carry on as Heaven And Hell, as they "couldn't carry on under that name without Ronnie".
Regarding a reunion with Ozzy; he stated "I spoke to Ozzy while I was in Los Angeles after Ronnie's funeral, and he said he'd give me a call when he got to England on his own tour". But that "I've not had that telephone call yet".
About the future, Iommi says they would "like to do something, and carry on playing", but "in what form, and with what singer, I don't know".
Read the full interview at this location.
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| Source: | sundaymercury.net |
| Band profile: | Heaven And Hell |
Om - Australia Tour Dates
As it turns out, also US stoner/drone metallers Om will be touring Australia. The band announced the following dates for July:
Jul 11 - Geelong - National Hotel
Jul 15 - Adelaide - Fowler's Live
Jul 16 - Melbourne - The Hi Fi Bar
Jul 17 - Sydney - Factory Theatre
Jul 18 - Brisbane - The Hi Fi Bar
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Jul 11 - Geelong - National Hotel
Jul 15 - Adelaide - Fowler's Live
Jul 16 - Melbourne - The Hi Fi Bar
Jul 17 - Sydney - Factory Theatre
Jul 18 - Brisbane - The Hi Fi Bar
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Om |
| Event: | Om: Australian Tour |
Imperial Vengeance - Recording Sophomore Album
British extreme metal act Imperial Vengeance have entered the studio to begin recording of their second album, due for release later this year via Transcend Records. The album promises to be a nightmarish tapestry of opiate Victoriana and Kafkaesque atmospheres. Ms. Lori Lewis, the acclaimed soprano with Therion, Aesma Daeva joined the band the studio this weekend for the recording of "The Black Heart of Empire"; bringing her voice to a double slice of IV intrigue - "The Devil in The Detail" and "Veiled Threats Over Cocktails".
The band had the following to say: "Having someone that comes primarily from a classical background, but additionally works in the Metal industry, rather than it being the other way around, was the priority. Both of the new tracks are specifically rooted in specific styles of singing and given Lori's extensive history with such entities as Minnesota Orchestra, The St Paul Chamber Orchestra, and VocalEssence, she understands the nuances and intricacies involved. It was amazing, she nailed the parts first time in virtually every take."
Preceding this album release, Imperial Vengeance are set to unleash a special edition DVD of director's cut videos and extensive exclusive extras on 12th July. This special edition disc features promo videos for the album track, "6th Airborne Division", shot at the 400 Company studios in London and their Madness cover, "Night Boat To Cairo" plus tons of special features including audio commentaries by C. Edward Alexander (aka Charles Hedger (Cradle Of Filth)) and David Bryan, unseen production photo galleries, behind the scenes footage - "A Gentlemans's Miscellany" and "The Cairo Cutaway" and exclusive footage from "The Harry Patch Recordings".
All info about the band and tour dates (with Sabbat in August) at MySpace.
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The band had the following to say: "Having someone that comes primarily from a classical background, but additionally works in the Metal industry, rather than it being the other way around, was the priority. Both of the new tracks are specifically rooted in specific styles of singing and given Lori's extensive history with such entities as Minnesota Orchestra, The St Paul Chamber Orchestra, and VocalEssence, she understands the nuances and intricacies involved. It was amazing, she nailed the parts first time in virtually every take."
Preceding this album release, Imperial Vengeance are set to unleash a special edition DVD of director's cut videos and extensive exclusive extras on 12th July. This special edition disc features promo videos for the album track, "6th Airborne Division", shot at the 400 Company studios in London and their Madness cover, "Night Boat To Cairo" plus tons of special features including audio commentaries by C. Edward Alexander (aka Charles Hedger (Cradle Of Filth)) and David Bryan, unseen production photo galleries, behind the scenes footage - "A Gentlemans's Miscellany" and "The Cairo Cutaway" and exclusive footage from "The Harry Patch Recordings".
All info about the band and tour dates (with Sabbat in August) at MySpace.
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| Source: | transcendmusicgroup.com |
Whyzdom - Vocalist Leaves The Band, Seek Replacement
French metallers Whyzdom have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"Dear friends
We are very sad to announce that Telya recently decided to leave Whyzdom.
We want to thank Telya for all the great moments we shared. They will remain in our memories forever. We wish her an enormous success and we surely will have the pleasure to hear and see her again in other projects that will reveal her great talent.
Here is the message she wanted us to pass: "Dear all! All beautiful stories come to an end. The end of an adventure for me. I'm announcing that I decided to quit Whyzdom. The reasons that led me to this choice are both personal and artistic. The band project of Vynce was a fantastic experience from the artistic as well as human viewpoint. As a young singer, it allowed me to learn many things, to meet great people, to live magical instants on stage. However, all has not been simple and easy and I've come to a time when it's difficult for me to make concessions and to go against my own choices and my artistic will. I've always been honest with my convictions and with myself, so I don't cheat with what I feel. This decision has been made very carefully, and I hope you will understand it and take it as good as possible. It is necessary to allow me to go on an artistic way that fits me better and that will make me evolve at my own pace. I'll keep you informed with my future projects via my personel MySpace. Kisses from the deep of my heart and much more..."
Of course, Whyzdom is still alive and kicking! The band remains strong and united and ready to meet all the challenges we can find!
Firstly, the band will continue to perform live with a guest singer, until we'll be able to definitely announce the name of our new front woman. More info about our guest singer will follow in the next few days.
Secondly, the composition of our forthcoming album is almost done. 14 tracks have been under work for several monthes. 11 among them stand out, so we're already working on the arrangements. 1 or 2 more songs will also be recorded to be used as "bonus" or on a potential single. The visual concept is also under work in close collaboration with Les Creations Vultus, and we are already thinking about shooting a video clip with them. The album title should be announced in the next few weeks. Whyzdom should be entering the studio next December.
It will be:
- even more symphonic,
- even more epic,
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"Dear friends
We are very sad to announce that Telya recently decided to leave Whyzdom.
We want to thank Telya for all the great moments we shared. They will remain in our memories forever. We wish her an enormous success and we surely will have the pleasure to hear and see her again in other projects that will reveal her great talent.
Here is the message she wanted us to pass: "Dear all! All beautiful stories come to an end. The end of an adventure for me. I'm announcing that I decided to quit Whyzdom. The reasons that led me to this choice are both personal and artistic. The band project of Vynce was a fantastic experience from the artistic as well as human viewpoint. As a young singer, it allowed me to learn many things, to meet great people, to live magical instants on stage. However, all has not been simple and easy and I've come to a time when it's difficult for me to make concessions and to go against my own choices and my artistic will. I've always been honest with my convictions and with myself, so I don't cheat with what I feel. This decision has been made very carefully, and I hope you will understand it and take it as good as possible. It is necessary to allow me to go on an artistic way that fits me better and that will make me evolve at my own pace. I'll keep you informed with my future projects via my personel MySpace. Kisses from the deep of my heart and much more..."
Of course, Whyzdom is still alive and kicking! The band remains strong and united and ready to meet all the challenges we can find!
Firstly, the band will continue to perform live with a guest singer, until we'll be able to definitely announce the name of our new front woman. More info about our guest singer will follow in the next few days.
Secondly, the composition of our forthcoming album is almost done. 14 tracks have been under work for several monthes. 11 among them stand out, so we're already working on the arrangements. 1 or 2 more songs will also be recorded to be used as "bonus" or on a potential single. The visual concept is also under work in close collaboration with Les Creations Vultus, and we are already thinking about shooting a video clip with them. The album title should be announced in the next few weeks. Whyzdom should be entering the studio next December.
It will be:
- even more symphonic,
- even more epic,
Read more ››
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Whyzdom |
Kekal - Announced Upcoming Album Title, Track Listing, Revealed Cover Art
Album Title: 8
The cover art of the album can be seen here]
Track Listing:
01. Track One
02. Gestalt Principles of Matter Perception
03. A Linear Passage
04. Tabula Rasa
05. Private School of Thought
06. The Regulars
07. Departure Gate 8
08. Heartache Memorial
09. Let Us Blend
10. Open World
11. End Unit of The Universe
Name of record label, release date, and additional details will be announced soon.
"8", the eight full-length album from Kekal is a collection of thoughts and emotions blended together into a unique yet bold statement. Each song displays its character as a balance between electronic and organic elements, rhythm and melody, aggression and atmosphere, simplicity and complexity, beauty and the beast. With "8", Kekal redefines the term 'experimental' in its true sense, but yet listeners will find the entire album accessible and digestible.
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The cover art of the album can be seen here]
Track Listing:
01. Track One
02. Gestalt Principles of Matter Perception
03. A Linear Passage
04. Tabula Rasa
05. Private School of Thought
06. The Regulars
07. Departure Gate 8
08. Heartache Memorial
09. Let Us Blend
10. Open World
11. End Unit of The Universe
Name of record label, release date, and additional details will be announced soon.
"8", the eight full-length album from Kekal is a collection of thoughts and emotions blended together into a unique yet bold statement. Each song displays its character as a balance between electronic and organic elements, rhythm and melody, aggression and atmosphere, simplicity and complexity, beauty and the beast. With "8", Kekal redefines the term 'experimental' in its true sense, but yet listeners will find the entire album accessible and digestible.
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| Source: | kekal.org |
| Band profile: | Kekal |
Sodom - Lords Of Depravity II DVD Coming Soon
German thrash legends Sodom will be releasing their Lords Of Depravity II DVD on June 25th in Germany, June 28th throughout Europe and on July 13th in the North America via SPV/Steamhammer. Sodom will be holding a release party for their Lords Of Depravity II DVD on June 26th in Berlin, Germany at Blackland.
The double digipak DVD with O-Card features two DVD's. DVD 1 contains the complete history 1995-2009 of approximately 230 minutes. DVD 2 features the band's 25th anniversary at Wacken 2007 (old band members), with a few video clips and deleted scenes (approximately 180 minutes).
Lords Of Depravity II cover art] tracklist:
DVD1: The complete history 1995-2009
- Intro
- Onkel Tom
- Tom Is Looking For New Members
- Reunion Sodom
- Til Death Us Unite (Recordings)
- Endzeit Festival
- Til Death Us Unite (Promo And Release)
- Summer Metal Meeting
- Lauchhammer
- With Full Force 97
- Wacken 97
- Lieder Wie Orkane
- Südamerika 97
- Usa 97
- Ein Tröpchen Voller Glück
- Code Red
- Ein Strauss Bunter Melodien
- Desperados (How This Developed)
- Dynamo 99
- With Full Force 99
- Fuck The Millennium Tour
- Desperados (Release)
- With Full Force 2000
- M16 (Recordings)
- Bangkok 2001
- Wacken 2001
- M16 (Release)
- Hell Comes To Your Town Tour
- Japan
- One Night In In Bangkok
- Summer Open Airs 2002
- Moskau 2003
- One Night In In Bangkok (Release)
- With Full Force 2003
- Bang Your Head 2003
- Summer Open Airs 2002
- Sofia
- Greece
- Summerbreeze 2004
- Lords Of Depravity/ Sodom Rehearsals
- Ankara
- South America 2005
- Metalcruise
- Usa 2006
- Sodom (Recordings / Release)
- Rockhard 2006
- Japan 2006
- European Tour With Finntroll And Legion Of The Damned
- Eastern European Tour
- Final Sign Of Evil
- Klassentreffen (All Ex-members Under One Roof)
- Death Of Chris Witchhunter
- Australia, Indonesia, Thailand
- Wacken 2007
- Outro
DVD2: Live at Wacken Open Air 2007
01. Intro
02. Blood On Your Lips
03. Wanted Dead
04. City Of God
05. Axis Of Evil
06. Blasphemer
07. Proselytism Real
08. Christ Passion
09. Magic Dragon
10. Tarred And Feathered
11. One Step Over The Line
12. Get What You Deserve
13. Abuse
14. Frozen Screams
15. The Vice Of Killing
16. Napalm In The Morning
17. Sodomy And Lust
18. Ausgebombt
19. The Saw Is The Law
20. Outbreak Of Evil
21. Bombenhagel
22. Outro
+ Videoclips:
Fuck The Police
City Of God
+ Deleted Scenes
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The double digipak DVD with O-Card features two DVD's. DVD 1 contains the complete history 1995-2009 of approximately 230 minutes. DVD 2 features the band's 25th anniversary at Wacken 2007 (old band members), with a few video clips and deleted scenes (approximately 180 minutes).
Lords Of Depravity II cover art] tracklist:
DVD1: The complete history 1995-2009
- Intro
- Onkel Tom
- Tom Is Looking For New Members
- Reunion Sodom
- Til Death Us Unite (Recordings)
- Endzeit Festival
- Til Death Us Unite (Promo And Release)
- Summer Metal Meeting
- Lauchhammer
- With Full Force 97
- Wacken 97
- Lieder Wie Orkane
- Südamerika 97
- Usa 97
- Ein Tröpchen Voller Glück
- Code Red
- Ein Strauss Bunter Melodien
- Desperados (How This Developed)
- Dynamo 99
- With Full Force 99
- Fuck The Millennium Tour
- Desperados (Release)
- With Full Force 2000
- M16 (Recordings)
- Bangkok 2001
- Wacken 2001
- M16 (Release)
- Hell Comes To Your Town Tour
- Japan
- One Night In In Bangkok
- Summer Open Airs 2002
- Moskau 2003
- One Night In In Bangkok (Release)
- With Full Force 2003
- Bang Your Head 2003
- Summer Open Airs 2002
- Sofia
- Greece
- Summerbreeze 2004
- Lords Of Depravity/ Sodom Rehearsals
- Ankara
- South America 2005
- Metalcruise
- Usa 2006
- Sodom (Recordings / Release)
- Rockhard 2006
- Japan 2006
- European Tour With Finntroll And Legion Of The Damned
- Eastern European Tour
- Final Sign Of Evil
- Klassentreffen (All Ex-members Under One Roof)
- Death Of Chris Witchhunter
- Australia, Indonesia, Thailand
- Wacken 2007
- Outro
DVD2: Live at Wacken Open Air 2007
01. Intro
02. Blood On Your Lips
03. Wanted Dead
04. City Of God
05. Axis Of Evil
06. Blasphemer
07. Proselytism Real
08. Christ Passion
09. Magic Dragon
10. Tarred And Feathered
11. One Step Over The Line
12. Get What You Deserve
13. Abuse
14. Frozen Screams
15. The Vice Of Killing
16. Napalm In The Morning
17. Sodomy And Lust
18. Ausgebombt
19. The Saw Is The Law
20. Outbreak Of Evil
21. Bombenhagel
22. Outro
+ Videoclips:
Fuck The Police
City Of God
+ Deleted Scenes
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| Source: | sodomized.info |
| Band profile: | Sodom |
Pantheist - Two Promo Tracks Online
Pantheist have uploaded two brand-new promo songs. Check out "Broken Statue" and "Brighter Days" on the band's MySpace.
Comments the band: "We have recently completed a promo to be sent to record labels and other contacts relevant for the band. Both tracks of this promo can be listened to for a period of time on this myspace site. Please bear in mind that these are raw home recordings and not finished versions. Hope you enjoy them."
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Comments the band: "We have recently completed a promo to be sent to record labels and other contacts relevant for the band. Both tracks of this promo can be listened to for a period of time on this myspace site. Please bear in mind that these are raw home recordings and not finished versions. Hope you enjoy them."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Pantheïst |
Borknagar - Rejoined By I.C.S Vortex On Upcoming Tour
As was speculated, I.C.S Vortex (ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Arcturus) has returned to Borknagar after the departure of bassist Tyr just last week. I.C.S Vortex will be handling both bass and vocals duties for Borknagar's upcoming tour.
The band is currently working on touring plans for the future. Due to private commitments vocalist Andreas "Vintersorg" Hedlund (Vintersorg, Cronian) is unfortunately not able to join the band on the road for the moment being. Because of this, I.C.S. Vortex will step in to the fold to handle vocal and bass for upcoming live activities.
Guitarist Øystein G. Brun comments: "As stated in several interviews the last couple of month's it's our firm intention to bring the band's live activities up a notch - in respect for all our fans. There is just no way we can dismiss all the requests we get all over the world. We are currently working on some really interesting touring plans, but unfortunately our brother in music Vintersorg is not able to come along for the moment being due to private commitments. So Vortex being a previous member and always a good friend of the band, it feels great to have him back in the fold in order to execute these plans. Also, I would like to express my deepest admiration for Vintersorg's open minded and supportive attitude, embracing the idea to pull this off with Vortex in his absence- to make this a genuine and worthy solution for Borknagar."
Vintersorg comments: "This is just what the band needs at the moment. I'm not leaving the band or anything like that, but my work situation is holding me back for doing these shows. I know I.C.S Vortex will bring all his personality and skills into this to make it perfect! I wish I could be there."
I.C.S Vortex comments: "I am looking forward to see all you old school helmet-wearing mo-fos on the road and to spend some quality time once again with my favorite vikings. Let's make this event "a really special BM party come on!"
More information about the concerts will be posted soon.
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The band is currently working on touring plans for the future. Due to private commitments vocalist Andreas "Vintersorg" Hedlund (Vintersorg, Cronian) is unfortunately not able to join the band on the road for the moment being. Because of this, I.C.S. Vortex will step in to the fold to handle vocal and bass for upcoming live activities.
Guitarist Øystein G. Brun comments: "As stated in several interviews the last couple of month's it's our firm intention to bring the band's live activities up a notch - in respect for all our fans. There is just no way we can dismiss all the requests we get all over the world. We are currently working on some really interesting touring plans, but unfortunately our brother in music Vintersorg is not able to come along for the moment being due to private commitments. So Vortex being a previous member and always a good friend of the band, it feels great to have him back in the fold in order to execute these plans. Also, I would like to express my deepest admiration for Vintersorg's open minded and supportive attitude, embracing the idea to pull this off with Vortex in his absence- to make this a genuine and worthy solution for Borknagar."
Vintersorg comments: "This is just what the band needs at the moment. I'm not leaving the band or anything like that, but my work situation is holding me back for doing these shows. I know I.C.S Vortex will bring all his personality and skills into this to make it perfect! I wish I could be there."
I.C.S Vortex comments: "I am looking forward to see all you old school helmet-wearing mo-fos on the road and to spend some quality time once again with my favorite vikings. Let's make this event "a really special BM party come on!"
More information about the concerts will be posted soon.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Borknagar |
Impending Doom - New Song Online
Anyone who is interested in checking out "The Great Fear", the new track by Christian deathcore act Impending Doom, should visit the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the band's upcoming There Will Be Violence, available in July.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Impending Doom |
Kingdom Of Sorrow - New Album Streaming
Kingdom Of Sorrow - the collaboration between Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed) and Kirk Windstein (Down, Crowbar) - have made their sophomore album Behind The Blackest Tears available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The record will be released in the United States on June 8 via Relapse Records. The CD was recorded with engineer Nick Bellmore and was mixed and mastered by Chris "Zeuss" Harris.
Behind The Blackest Tears cover art] tracklist:
01. Enlightened to Extinction
02. God's Law in the Devil's Land
03. Monuments of Ash
04. Behind the Blackest Tears
05. Envision the Divide
06. From Heroes to Dust
07. Along the Path to Ruin
08. With Barely a Breath
09. The Death We Owe
10. Sleeping Beast
11. Torchlight Procession
12. Salvation Denied
The Kingdom Of Sorrow studio line-up on this record is:
Jamey Jasta - vocals (Asesino, Hatebreed)
Kirk Windstein - guitar, vocals (Down, Crowbar)
Nick Bellmore - drums (Toxic Holocaust, Phantoms)
Charlie Bellmore - guitar (Phantoms)
Matthew Brunson - bass (Shedding Old Skin, Crowbar)
With the help from:
Kenny Hickey - vocals/guitars (Type O Negative)
Steve Gibb - guitar (Crowbar, Black Label Society)
Derek Kerswill - drums (Shadows Fall, Unearth)
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Behind The Blackest Tears cover art] tracklist:
01. Enlightened to Extinction
02. God's Law in the Devil's Land
03. Monuments of Ash
04. Behind the Blackest Tears
05. Envision the Divide
06. From Heroes to Dust
07. Along the Path to Ruin
08. With Barely a Breath
09. The Death We Owe
10. Sleeping Beast
11. Torchlight Procession
12. Salvation Denied
The Kingdom Of Sorrow studio line-up on this record is:
Jamey Jasta - vocals (Asesino, Hatebreed)
Kirk Windstein - guitar, vocals (Down, Crowbar)
Nick Bellmore - drums (Toxic Holocaust, Phantoms)
Charlie Bellmore - guitar (Phantoms)
Matthew Brunson - bass (Shedding Old Skin, Crowbar)
With the help from:
Kenny Hickey - vocals/guitars (Type O Negative)
Steve Gibb - guitar (Crowbar, Black Label Society)
Derek Kerswill - drums (Shadows Fall, Unearth)
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| Source: | myspace.com |
The Big Four - Coming To A Theater Near You
Can't make it to Europe this June for one of the seven Sonisphere "Big Four" shows featuring Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax? No problem. The Sonisphere concert in Sofia, Bulgaria will be broadcast exclusively in high quality HD-format in 800 movie theaters across the world (450 US movie theaters, and 350 theaters across Europe, Canada, and Latin America).
These theater shows will feature nearly four hours of live performances (so each band's entire set will not be shown) and behind-the-scenes footage.
Tickets for the one night only event are available at the local theater box offices and online at thebigfourlive.com where you can see a complete list of presenting theaters. Tickets will start to go on sale Friday, May 21 in the USA and Friday, May 28 internationally.
(Note that ticket on sale times and even days will vary by theatre, so check with your friendly neighborhood participating movie theatre for exact days and times tickets will be available and keep watching thebigfourlive.com for theatre additions/changes.)
Delayed screenings for Australia, South Africa and New Zealand will be announced later.
For the USA:
Presented by NCM Fathom, this one night event will be simulcast exclusively in select movie theaters on Tuesday, June 22nd at 7:30 pm (local time). Ticket prices in the US will be around $20 plus whatever service charges your local theater may add.
Click here for a list of all participating US movie theaters.
For Europe:
Info tba soon. Keep an eye on thebigfourlive.com for updates.
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These theater shows will feature nearly four hours of live performances (so each band's entire set will not be shown) and behind-the-scenes footage.
Tickets for the one night only event are available at the local theater box offices and online at thebigfourlive.com where you can see a complete list of presenting theaters. Tickets will start to go on sale Friday, May 21 in the USA and Friday, May 28 internationally.
(Note that ticket on sale times and even days will vary by theatre, so check with your friendly neighborhood participating movie theatre for exact days and times tickets will be available and keep watching thebigfourlive.com for theatre additions/changes.)
Delayed screenings for Australia, South Africa and New Zealand will be announced later.
For the USA:
Presented by NCM Fathom, this one night event will be simulcast exclusively in select movie theaters on Tuesday, June 22nd at 7:30 pm (local time). Ticket prices in the US will be around $20 plus whatever service charges your local theater may add.
Click here for a list of all participating US movie theaters.
For Europe:
Info tba soon. Keep an eye on thebigfourlive.com for updates.
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| Source: | thebigfourlive.com |
| Event: | Sonisphere Festival 2010 |
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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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 |