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Dutch Doom Days - First Names For 2010 Announced
This ninth edition will feature Hooded Menace, Desire, Fall Of The Idols amongst others. As usual the festival will be a stage for new and emerging talent (locally bred) as well as for bigger established acts within the doom genre.
The festival will be held on November 6 and 7 and will once again host around fifteen bands. The first names that have been announced are Hooded Menace (Finland, first show in the BeNeLux), Desire (Portugal), Fall Of The Idols (Finland), Iron Hearse (England), and Evadne (Spain).
Former organiser Pim Blankenstein has been quoted saying: "Also for the upcoming edition of the world's longest running doom festival the first bands announced are finger licking good. Variation within the doom genre is enormous and, once again, we will try to feature as many subgenres as possible.
What about the debut on Duch soil of the Finnish Hooded Menace and the return of the Portuguese Desire, who already made a huge impression during the second edition in 2003?
During the first weekend of November Rotterdam will once again confirm its "name" Rotterdoom and tremble on its foundation due to all the heavy tunes.
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The festival will be held on November 6 and 7 and will once again host around fifteen bands. The first names that have been announced are Hooded Menace (Finland, first show in the BeNeLux), Desire (Portugal), Fall Of The Idols (Finland), Iron Hearse (England), and Evadne (Spain).
Former organiser Pim Blankenstein has been quoted saying: "Also for the upcoming edition of the world's longest running doom festival the first bands announced are finger licking good. Variation within the doom genre is enormous and, once again, we will try to feature as many subgenres as possible.
What about the debut on Duch soil of the Finnish Hooded Menace and the return of the Portuguese Desire, who already made a huge impression during the second edition in 2003?
During the first weekend of November Rotterdam will once again confirm its "name" Rotterdoom and tremble on its foundation due to all the heavy tunes.
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| Event: | Dutch Doom Days IX |
Hexfire - Ancient/DoomSword Drummer To Make Guest Appearance On Debut
Diego "Grom" Meraviglia, former drummer of Norwegian Melodic Black metal band Ancient and Italian Doom band DoomSword, has provided ear-shattering drumming for a track on the new Hexfire album. The recording session took place in Valencia (CA) with engineer Steven Leavitt. A few pics of the recording can be found here.
The band says: "Grom is an amazing drummer. We wanted him to record the fastest song from our forthcoming album because we were sure that he was the only man who could do the job perfectly! His style is exactly what we were looking for. That's why we asked him to record a song for us and he agreed! It's just amazing! We're so proud!"
Recently, Hexfire also tapped renowned metal drummer Alex Holzwarth (Rhapsody Of Fire, Avantasia, Dol Ammad) to help bring some of the tracks to life, while Jonno Lodge (Biomechanical) will perform the rest of the drums.
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The band says: "Grom is an amazing drummer. We wanted him to record the fastest song from our forthcoming album because we were sure that he was the only man who could do the job perfectly! His style is exactly what we were looking for. That's why we asked him to record a song for us and he agreed! It's just amazing! We're so proud!"
Recently, Hexfire also tapped renowned metal drummer Alex Holzwarth (Rhapsody Of Fire, Avantasia, Dol Ammad) to help bring some of the tracks to life, while Jonno Lodge (Biomechanical) will perform the rest of the drums.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Charon - To Release Compilation Album
All bands have their greatest hits and misses, Charon has A-sides, B-sides & Suicides. Charon will release their first ever compilation album A-sides, B-sides & Suicides on 23 June 2010.
The double album includes almost 40 songs and two and a half hours of music from the first demo tape to the latest studio sessions. In addition to the album cuts, there will be unreleased songs from recording sessions, cover songs and demos.
Charon will put out a teaser video every week in their official YouTube channel here. Videos will feature moments from the 17 year long history of Charon. The first teaser video is available below, and more details coming very soon.
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The double album includes almost 40 songs and two and a half hours of music from the first demo tape to the latest studio sessions. In addition to the album cuts, there will be unreleased songs from recording sessions, cover songs and demos.
Charon will put out a teaser video every week in their official YouTube channel here. Videos will feature moments from the 17 year long history of Charon. The first teaser video is available below, and more details coming very soon.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Charon |
Yearning, Colosseum - Juhani Palomäki Passed Away
Juhani Palomäki, the main force behind Yearning and Colosseum has passed away last Saturday (May 15th) at age 32. The news was confirmed today by a source inside Kolony Records. Further details are not disclosed at the moment.
A Facebook memorial page has been created at this location.
In 1994, the Finnish atmospheric doom metal outfit Flegeton (later known as Yearning) was established by vocalist/guitarist Juhani Palomäki and drummer Toni Kristian. With their five studio albums the band received a lot of praise and recognition in the underground scene. Later, in 2006, Palomäki founded funeral doom act Colosseum, and released two albums. Both of them took the second spot in The Best Extreme Doom Metal Album category in the MS Awards 2007 and 2009. The band was currently in the studio working on a third album entitled Chapter 3: Parasomnia. The album will feature five lengthy epics and should be released in autumn through Firebox Records.
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A Facebook memorial page has been created at this location.
In 1994, the Finnish atmospheric doom metal outfit Flegeton (later known as Yearning) was established by vocalist/guitarist Juhani Palomäki and drummer Toni Kristian. With their five studio albums the band received a lot of praise and recognition in the underground scene. Later, in 2006, Palomäki founded funeral doom act Colosseum, and released two albums. Both of them took the second spot in The Best Extreme Doom Metal Album category in the MS Awards 2007 and 2009. The band was currently in the studio working on a third album entitled Chapter 3: Parasomnia. The album will feature five lengthy epics and should be released in autumn through Firebox Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Yearning |
Debauchery - Vocalist Sacked From His Job For Being In A Death Metal Band
Debauchery vocalist Thomas "The Bloodbeast" Gurrath was sacked from his position as a philosophy trainee teacher at a high school in Stuttgart in Germany due to the "violent" content of his music. Gurrath was given the choice by the educational authorities between continuing his job teaching ethics to 14-year-old students and maintaining his career as a death metal vocalist. Gurrath, however, refused to give up Debauchery, which caused him not only to lose his job at his school, but also to be banned from teaching anywhere in the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg as long as he continues to be a member of a death metal band.
The school governors were apparently not aware of his links to death metal when they hired him. However, one supervisor at the school discovered the band's website and informed the authorities. The parents and the school officials were horrified when they saw some of the band's promotional materials which feature naked women covered with blood and sado-masochistic equipment. The officials described the band's live shows as signs of "mental disability" and decided that it is not safe for children to be in the same classroom with Gurrath.
"It was very worrying to listen to his music and then realise he was teaching our children," said one parent.
Gurrath defended the content of his band's music, which includes songs with titles such as "Kill Maim Burn" and "Torture Pit", claiming that it only reflect the violence in the world around him. "I would never give up my music just because the education authorities order it," he stated firmly.
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The school governors were apparently not aware of his links to death metal when they hired him. However, one supervisor at the school discovered the band's website and informed the authorities. The parents and the school officials were horrified when they saw some of the band's promotional materials which feature naked women covered with blood and sado-masochistic equipment. The officials described the band's live shows as signs of "mental disability" and decided that it is not safe for children to be in the same classroom with Gurrath.
"It was very worrying to listen to his music and then realise he was teaching our children," said one parent.
Gurrath defended the content of his band's music, which includes songs with titles such as "Kill Maim Burn" and "Torture Pit", claiming that it only reflect the violence in the world around him. "I would never give up my music just because the education authorities order it," he stated firmly.
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| Source: | web.orange.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Debauchery |
Sodom - To Record New Album This Summer
Tom Angelripper of German metallers Sodom has issued the following update on the band's MySpace blog:
"The current economic problems have overtaken and finally reached the music business, too. Also, the labels have to suffered, and in our case, this applies to the label SPV. This is also applied to the artists when it comes to the well-planned releases which had to be deferred. But now SPV is newly built up and ready for action. They are currently concentrating on the remainder of the bands like us. Therefore there will be no barrier. Finally, we have to file here and there in the studio to our and your satisfaction.
There has never been a Sodom album which is so wide-ranged, as powerful and as typically Sodom as this one.
At the moment we are searching for a new studio which is able to fulfill our ideas of a high-quality production.
We will start the recording in summer so as to we are able to release the album in fall or pre-Christmas trade.
At this point I'd like to thank you for your patience one more time."
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"The current economic problems have overtaken and finally reached the music business, too. Also, the labels have to suffered, and in our case, this applies to the label SPV. This is also applied to the artists when it comes to the well-planned releases which had to be deferred. But now SPV is newly built up and ready for action. They are currently concentrating on the remainder of the bands like us. Therefore there will be no barrier. Finally, we have to file here and there in the studio to our and your satisfaction.
There has never been a Sodom album which is so wide-ranged, as powerful and as typically Sodom as this one.
At the moment we are searching for a new studio which is able to fulfill our ideas of a high-quality production.
We will start the recording in summer so as to we are able to release the album in fall or pre-Christmas trade.
At this point I'd like to thank you for your patience one more time."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sodom |
Nile - Those Whom The Gods Detest N. American Tour II
Nile will return to North America under the moniker Those Whom The Gods Detest Tour II. Joining them on the road are Ex Deo, Psycroptic, Keep Of Kalessin and Pathology.
Those Whom The Gods Detest Tour II dates:
Oct. 31 - Volume 11 - Raleigh, NC
Nov. 01 - Headliner's Music Hall - Louisville, KY
Nov. 02 - Sonar - Baltimore, MD
Nov. 03 - Crazy Donkey - Farmingdale, NY
Nov. 04 - Rocko's - Manchester, NH
Nov. 05 - Club Hell - Providence, RI
Nov. 06 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
Nov. 07 - Blondie's - Detroit, MI
Nov. 08 - Reggie's Rock Club - Chicago, IL
Nov. 09 - Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
Nov. 12 - El Corazon - Seattle, WA
Nov. 13 - Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR
Nov. 14 - Slim's - San Francisco, CA
Nov. 15 - Ramona Mainstage - Ramona, CA
Nov. 16 - Key Club - Los Angeles, CA
Nov. 17 - U.B.'s Bar - Mesa, AZ
Nov. 18 - The Rock - Tucson, AZ
Nov. 20 - Emo's - Austin, TX
Nov. 21 - The Warsaw - Houston, TX
Nov. 23 - Club Firestone - Orlando, FL
Nov. 24 - Culture Room - Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Those Whom The Gods Detest Tour II dates:
Oct. 31 - Volume 11 - Raleigh, NC
Nov. 01 - Headliner's Music Hall - Louisville, KY
Nov. 02 - Sonar - Baltimore, MD
Nov. 03 - Crazy Donkey - Farmingdale, NY
Nov. 04 - Rocko's - Manchester, NH
Nov. 05 - Club Hell - Providence, RI
Nov. 06 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
Nov. 07 - Blondie's - Detroit, MI
Nov. 08 - Reggie's Rock Club - Chicago, IL
Nov. 09 - Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
Nov. 12 - El Corazon - Seattle, WA
Nov. 13 - Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR
Nov. 14 - Slim's - San Francisco, CA
Nov. 15 - Ramona Mainstage - Ramona, CA
Nov. 16 - Key Club - Los Angeles, CA
Nov. 17 - U.B.'s Bar - Mesa, AZ
Nov. 18 - The Rock - Tucson, AZ
Nov. 20 - Emo's - Austin, TX
Nov. 21 - The Warsaw - Houston, TX
Nov. 23 - Club Firestone - Orlando, FL
Nov. 24 - Culture Room - Fort Lauderdale, FL
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| Source: | nile-catacombs.net |
| Band profile: | Nile |
| Event: | Those Whom The Gods Detest Tour II |
Mar De Grises - The Chilean Doom Band Signs With Season Of Mist
Season of Mist just signed the first South American band of the label's history!
"We are happy to welcome Chile's MAR DE GRISES to the roster. The band's third full-length album should be released later this year".
"We are very happy about this deal with Season of Mist", the band comments. "For a young band like Mar de Grises, it is really exciting to be part of an impressive roster with big names such as Morbid Angel, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mayhem and Cynic, among many others.
We are also proud to be the first Ibero-American band working with this company. It is an important motivation to continue composing this kind of music on the other side of the world, in Chile. This partnership with Season of Mist represents a big step for us. It is exactly what we were looking for, as it enables us to share our music with more metalheads than ever before! We are nearly done composing the new album and are about to start the recording process. We couldn't wish for a better incentive than to know we will have the best support for our upcoming campaigns. We can't wait to come back to Europe!"
"We are happy to welcome Chile's MAR DE GRISES to the roster. The band's third full-length album should be released later this year".
"We are very happy about this deal with Season of Mist", the band comments. "For a young band like Mar de Grises, it is really exciting to be part of an impressive roster with big names such as Morbid Angel, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mayhem and Cynic, among many others.
We are also proud to be the first Ibero-American band working with this company. It is an important motivation to continue composing this kind of music on the other side of the world, in Chile. This partnership with Season of Mist represents a big step for us. It is exactly what we were looking for, as it enables us to share our music with more metalheads than ever before! We are nearly done composing the new album and are about to start the recording process. We couldn't wish for a better incentive than to know we will have the best support for our upcoming campaigns. We can't wait to come back to Europe!"
| Source: | season-of-mist.com |
| Band profile: | Mar De Grises |
Tarja Turunen - Completes Recording New Album
Tarja Turunen has issued the following update:
"I have good news my friends. What Lies Beneath is finally recorded!!!!!
Only waiting for some guests that will record few parts and send them over.
It was a great last vocal session. I am grateful that everything I planned was accomplished. Also the things that we decided on the way have only improved the songs making the overall picture clearer in the end.
It's going to be a very nice and powerful album!"
"I have good news my friends. What Lies Beneath is finally recorded!!!!!
Only waiting for some guests that will record few parts and send them over.
It was a great last vocal session. I am grateful that everything I planned was accomplished. Also the things that we decided on the way have only improved the songs making the overall picture clearer in the end.
It's going to be a very nice and powerful album!"
| Source: | tarja-whatliesbeneath.com |
| Band profile: | Tarja |
Generichrist - Update From The Band
Tampa, Florida thrashers Generichrist have announced the addition of bassist Daniel Santana and drummer Jay Tomaszewski to the line-up. The band have currently been working on the follow up to Vomit Culture, that was released on Death Star records earlier in the year. Frontman/founder Tony Anderson has confirmed that Strangulation Of Twisted Mind will be the title of the next record that will see a July release date and no label has been confirmed yet . The artwork will be handled by Florida artist Mark Cooper who has worked with the band on several of their past releases.
In other Generichrist news, Asian label AreaDeath productions has just released a special limited edition Generichrist CD titled Mindumpster that is limited to 666 handnumbered copies with special artwork and layout. AreaDeath has put out work's from bands like Necrophagia, Nunslaughter, Ritual Sacrifice and Deceased.
For more information visit MySpace.
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In other Generichrist news, Asian label AreaDeath productions has just released a special limited edition Generichrist CD titled Mindumpster that is limited to 666 handnumbered copies with special artwork and layout. AreaDeath has put out work's from bands like Necrophagia, Nunslaughter, Ritual Sacrifice and Deceased.
For more information visit MySpace.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Saturnus - Update From The Band
Danish doom metallers Saturnus have issued the following update:
"Dear all, we think that now is the time to let you in on what is currently going on in camp Saturnus...
As you might know we went through a substantial "re-grouping" last year. Thomas and Brian are of course still in the band handling vocals and bass while lead guitarist Rune Stiassny, who already participated in two European tours, also is a full-blooded member of Saturnus. We are looking forward to present our drummer and a rhythm guitarist as well when the time comes.
While we are humble towards the achievements of the past we are at the same time confident that we are able to carry on the flame and create a new Saturnus album. When exactly a new album will see the light of day we can't say for sure. But what we can say is that we are currently in the process of writing new songs and that we will do some pre-recording for our album this spring.
The new material - in our opinion - is promising indeed. But if you would like a peek listen as to how it actually sounds like we have uploaded a YouTube clip at our MySpace from our performance of the new song "Wind Torn" in Madrid last fall. We hope you like it... (our former drummer Jesper and Martin from Nightlight/Iron Fire helped us out on this tour - thank you!)."
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"Dear all, we think that now is the time to let you in on what is currently going on in camp Saturnus...
As you might know we went through a substantial "re-grouping" last year. Thomas and Brian are of course still in the band handling vocals and bass while lead guitarist Rune Stiassny, who already participated in two European tours, also is a full-blooded member of Saturnus. We are looking forward to present our drummer and a rhythm guitarist as well when the time comes.
While we are humble towards the achievements of the past we are at the same time confident that we are able to carry on the flame and create a new Saturnus album. When exactly a new album will see the light of day we can't say for sure. But what we can say is that we are currently in the process of writing new songs and that we will do some pre-recording for our album this spring.
The new material - in our opinion - is promising indeed. But if you would like a peek listen as to how it actually sounds like we have uploaded a YouTube clip at our MySpace from our performance of the new song "Wind Torn" in Madrid last fall. We hope you like it... (our former drummer Jesper and Martin from Nightlight/Iron Fire helped us out on this tour - thank you!)."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Saturnus |
Omega Crom - Debut Album Streaming Online
Releasing their debut album Blood, Steel & Fire on April 5th via Reversed Records, Vancouver's power metal act Omega Crom are exclusively streaming their full album at TheNewReview.net.
According to the press release, Omega Crom is a Vancouver based metal band that has been part of the underground metal scene for many years. This Canadian act brings to the stage their own genre of "Ripping Metal", a progressive blend of power metal with elements of aggressive death, shred and thrash.
Omega Crom's debut album Blood, Steel and Fire is produced in collaboration with Juno award winning engineer Rob Shallcross who has worked on albums with (Strapping Young Lad, Zimmers Hole, Gwar, Darkest Hour, Fattooth) and features guitar driven songs blended with diverse vocal styling from high falsetto wails, mid-range power to hardcore screams. Omega Crom seamlessly combine punchy rhythms, contrasting patches of melodic clean guitar, ripping solos, flowing harmonies, intense bass guitar attacks alongside relentless double kick thrash beats punctuated with inventive rolls and blast beats.
Blood, Steel and Fire cover art] tracklist:
01. Warpath
02. Battlefield
03. Calling of the Dead
04. The Passing of Azazel
05. The Prisoner (The Drawing)
06. Playing God
07. The Parliament of Stone
08. F.F.O.H.T.L.
09. Metal Revolution
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According to the press release, Omega Crom is a Vancouver based metal band that has been part of the underground metal scene for many years. This Canadian act brings to the stage their own genre of "Ripping Metal", a progressive blend of power metal with elements of aggressive death, shred and thrash.
Omega Crom's debut album Blood, Steel and Fire is produced in collaboration with Juno award winning engineer Rob Shallcross who has worked on albums with (Strapping Young Lad, Zimmers Hole, Gwar, Darkest Hour, Fattooth) and features guitar driven songs blended with diverse vocal styling from high falsetto wails, mid-range power to hardcore screams. Omega Crom seamlessly combine punchy rhythms, contrasting patches of melodic clean guitar, ripping solos, flowing harmonies, intense bass guitar attacks alongside relentless double kick thrash beats punctuated with inventive rolls and blast beats.
Blood, Steel and Fire cover art] tracklist:
01. Warpath
02. Battlefield
03. Calling of the Dead
04. The Passing of Azazel
05. The Prisoner (The Drawing)
06. Playing God
07. The Parliament of Stone
08. F.F.O.H.T.L.
09. Metal Revolution
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| Source: | fburls.com |
Alice Cooper + Rob Zombie - The Gruesome Twosome Tour Dates
It's a bill that fans of horror and hard rock could only dream of until now: Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper sharing the stage for a night of theatrical rock n' roll madness. For the first time ever, the "gruesome twosome" will play an exclusive limited run of North American tour dates beginning April 26th at the MTS Center in Winnipeg, MB.
Rob Zombie commented: "The dream or the nightmare comes true! Me and The Coop have been talking about touring together for the last 15 years and finally the moment is here. This will be without a doubt a Rock 'N' Roll Spooktacular for all the Cool Ghouls."
Alice Cooper added: "I'm looking forward to theses concerts with Rob. It's sort of like Dracula Vs. Frankenstein. We're like this generation's classic monsters. When we're not onstage frightening audiences, we'll be backstage trying to scare each other."
The Gruesome Twosome Tour dates currently include:
04/26 - Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre
04/27 - Saskatoon, SK - Credit Union
04/28 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
04/29 - Calgary, AB - Corral
05/01 - Vancouver, BC - Pacific Coliseum
05/02 - Kennewick, WA - Toyota Center
05/04 - Billings, MO - Metrapark
05/05 - Casper, WY - Casper Events Center
05/07 - Springfield, IL - Shrine Mosque
05/08 - Kansas City, MO - Ameristar Casino Star Pavilion
05/09 - Witchita, KS - Hartman Arena
05/11 - Rochester, MN - Mayo Civic Center Arena
05/12 - Duluth, MN - DECC Arena
05/14 - Council Bluffs, IA - (venue TBA)
05/15 - Kearney, NE - Viaero Events Center
05/16 - Des Moines, IA - (venue TBA)
05/18 - Knoxville, TN - Knoxville Civic Coliseum
05/19 - Charlotte, NC - (venue TBA)
05/21 - Toronto, ON - Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
05/22 - Buffalo, NY - (venue TBA)
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Rob Zombie commented: "The dream or the nightmare comes true! Me and The Coop have been talking about touring together for the last 15 years and finally the moment is here. This will be without a doubt a Rock 'N' Roll Spooktacular for all the Cool Ghouls."
Alice Cooper added: "I'm looking forward to theses concerts with Rob. It's sort of like Dracula Vs. Frankenstein. We're like this generation's classic monsters. When we're not onstage frightening audiences, we'll be backstage trying to scare each other."
The Gruesome Twosome Tour dates currently include:
04/26 - Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre
04/27 - Saskatoon, SK - Credit Union
04/28 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
04/29 - Calgary, AB - Corral
05/01 - Vancouver, BC - Pacific Coliseum
05/02 - Kennewick, WA - Toyota Center
05/04 - Billings, MO - Metrapark
05/05 - Casper, WY - Casper Events Center
05/07 - Springfield, IL - Shrine Mosque
05/08 - Kansas City, MO - Ameristar Casino Star Pavilion
05/09 - Witchita, KS - Hartman Arena
05/11 - Rochester, MN - Mayo Civic Center Arena
05/12 - Duluth, MN - DECC Arena
05/14 - Council Bluffs, IA - (venue TBA)
05/15 - Kearney, NE - Viaero Events Center
05/16 - Des Moines, IA - (venue TBA)
05/18 - Knoxville, TN - Knoxville Civic Coliseum
05/19 - Charlotte, NC - (venue TBA)
05/21 - Toronto, ON - Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
05/22 - Buffalo, NY - (venue TBA)
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| Source: | gruesometwosometour.com |
| Band profile: | Alice Cooper |
| Event: | The Gruesome Twosome Tour |
Gama Bomb - Video Online
Gama Bomb have shot a video for the song "Slam Anthem". The song is off the album Tales From The Grave In Space which was released last year and which is also still available for free download at this location.
The band will embark on a "Back To The Fu" tour in April (with SSS) and May (with Mutant). The band is also confirmed to tour the UK with Sepultura. Tour dates can be found here.
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The band will embark on a "Back To The Fu" tour in April (with SSS) and May (with Mutant). The band is also confirmed to tour the UK with Sepultura. Tour dates can be found here.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Gama Bomb |
Metallica - Riot 'Em All In Colombia
Violence and chaos broke out around Bogota's Simon Bolivar park last Wednesday night, when hundreds of frenzied fans tried to crash Metallica's first Colombian concert in eleven years.
Bogota's Regulatory Center of Emergency Services reported that four policemen and four civilians were hospitalized throughout the evening for cuts, lesions to the head and one fractured leg. One youth was stabbed with knife in the hand.
160 people were arrested and property was vandalized and destroyed, as ticketless fans tried to storm the venue in order to catch a glimpse of their "rock-god idols". Radio Santa Fe reported that prior to the concert, there were posts on social networking site Facebook inciting fans to crash the Metallica concert. Estimates of audience numbers by Colombian media sources oscillate wildly between 20,000 and 70,000.
Authorities implemented security measures as heavy as the band's music, with some 1,500 police employed to stand guard during the event, as well as four tanks and several police trucks. There were no reports in the Colombian media that the tanks had been deployed.
The Metallica riots are reminiscent of those that rocked Bogota during a concert by British heavy metal group Iron Maiden in March 2009.
Metallica last played in Colombia on May 2, 1999. To view their 2010 and 1999 playlists, click here.
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Bogota's Regulatory Center of Emergency Services reported that four policemen and four civilians were hospitalized throughout the evening for cuts, lesions to the head and one fractured leg. One youth was stabbed with knife in the hand.
160 people were arrested and property was vandalized and destroyed, as ticketless fans tried to storm the venue in order to catch a glimpse of their "rock-god idols". Radio Santa Fe reported that prior to the concert, there were posts on social networking site Facebook inciting fans to crash the Metallica concert. Estimates of audience numbers by Colombian media sources oscillate wildly between 20,000 and 70,000.
Authorities implemented security measures as heavy as the band's music, with some 1,500 police employed to stand guard during the event, as well as four tanks and several police trucks. There were no reports in the Colombian media that the tanks had been deployed.
The Metallica riots are reminiscent of those that rocked Bogota during a concert by British heavy metal group Iron Maiden in March 2009.
Metallica last played in Colombia on May 2, 1999. To view their 2010 and 1999 playlists, click here.
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| Source: | colombiareports.com |
| Band profile: | Metallica |
| Event: | Metallica: Latin American Tour |