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Ayreon - "Timeline" Compilation To Be Released In November
The latest news from the Electric Castle is that Arjen has just put the finishing touches on the forthcoming Ayreon 3CD + DVD compilation album, TIMELINE.
"I've been asked many times before to release an Ayreon compilation album, but it just didn’t feel right to present fragmented bits of story by lifting individual songs out of their greater contexts. However, my attitude changed after I completed my 2008 album 01011001, in which I connected all the previous Ayreon releases, musically as well as lyrically. Having completed the circle, so to speak, it seemed like a fitting time to put all things Ayreon into perspective and create an Ayreon timeline outlining the entire story."
TIMELINE follows the thirteen-year evolution of the Ayreon sound from the 1995 debut The Final Experiment to the release of 01011001 in 2008. In addition to selecting tracks from the existing Ayreon discography, Arjen has also written and recorded a new Ayreon song exclusively for TIMELINE. Titled Epilogue: The Memory Remains, this previously unreleased 9-plus-minute track introduces Ayreon fans to the clear, powerful voice of Jasper Steverlinck (Arid). Lyrically, The Memory Remains provides further insight into the final chapter of the Ayreon saga and what the future might hold for its characters.
In addition to The Memory Remains, TIMELINE's 3 audio CDs comprise 32 essential Ayreon tracks (almost 4 hours of music), all carefully remastered specifically for this release. The accompanying DVD features nearly two hours of released and unreleased video clips, behind-the-scenes featurettes, 5.1 mixes, and live performances of Ayreon tracks (Star one and Stream of Passion versions). To illuminate the Ayreon story further, a timeline poster illustrating the Ayreon universe and 56-page booklet containing many new photos, all lyrics, and notes on the story are included in the TIMELINE package. The cover is a specially commissioned painting by traditional Ayreon cover artist, Jef Bertels (see the full painting here).
TIMELINE will be available from InsideOut Music on 7 November (G.A.S), 10 November (Europe), and early 2009 (N. America).
When asked what the release of TIMELINE means for the future of Ayreon, Arjen explains, "I don't see this as the end of Ayreon, but rather as a new beginning. I'll definitely be recording some side projects before I even start thinking about re-inventing Ayreon. To keep things fresh for myself I've got to come up with a completely new concept for both the music and the lyrics. I hope I can do it...it will be definitely be quite a challenge!"
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"I've been asked many times before to release an Ayreon compilation album, but it just didn’t feel right to present fragmented bits of story by lifting individual songs out of their greater contexts. However, my attitude changed after I completed my 2008 album 01011001, in which I connected all the previous Ayreon releases, musically as well as lyrically. Having completed the circle, so to speak, it seemed like a fitting time to put all things Ayreon into perspective and create an Ayreon timeline outlining the entire story."
TIMELINE follows the thirteen-year evolution of the Ayreon sound from the 1995 debut The Final Experiment to the release of 01011001 in 2008. In addition to selecting tracks from the existing Ayreon discography, Arjen has also written and recorded a new Ayreon song exclusively for TIMELINE. Titled Epilogue: The Memory Remains, this previously unreleased 9-plus-minute track introduces Ayreon fans to the clear, powerful voice of Jasper Steverlinck (Arid). Lyrically, The Memory Remains provides further insight into the final chapter of the Ayreon saga and what the future might hold for its characters.
In addition to The Memory Remains, TIMELINE's 3 audio CDs comprise 32 essential Ayreon tracks (almost 4 hours of music), all carefully remastered specifically for this release. The accompanying DVD features nearly two hours of released and unreleased video clips, behind-the-scenes featurettes, 5.1 mixes, and live performances of Ayreon tracks (Star one and Stream of Passion versions). To illuminate the Ayreon story further, a timeline poster illustrating the Ayreon universe and 56-page booklet containing many new photos, all lyrics, and notes on the story are included in the TIMELINE package. The cover is a specially commissioned painting by traditional Ayreon cover artist, Jef Bertels (see the full painting here).
TIMELINE will be available from InsideOut Music on 7 November (G.A.S), 10 November (Europe), and early 2009 (N. America).
When asked what the release of TIMELINE means for the future of Ayreon, Arjen explains, "I don't see this as the end of Ayreon, but rather as a new beginning. I'll definitely be recording some side projects before I even start thinking about re-inventing Ayreon. To keep things fresh for myself I've got to come up with a completely new concept for both the music and the lyrics. I hope I can do it...it will be definitely be quite a challenge!"
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| Source: | ayreon.com |
| Band profile: | Ayreon |
Children Of Bodom - New Video Posted Online
Finish metal band Children Of Bodom have posted their newest video "Smile Pretty For The Devil" online. The video can be watched on their official MySpace site.
The video was directed by Sandra Marschner for Katapult Filmproduktion. "Smile Pretty For The Devil" is taken from Children Of Bodom's new album, "Blooddrunk", which was released in April this year.
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The video was directed by Sandra Marschner for Katapult Filmproduktion. "Smile Pretty For The Devil" is taken from Children Of Bodom's new album, "Blooddrunk", which was released in April this year.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Children Of Bodom |
Skinless - Offer Update On Upcoming Activities
Guitarist Noah Carpenter of the New York-based death metallers Skinless has issued the following update:
"We've been laying low in 2008 after some pretty intense touring for the "Trample The Weak..." album. We're finally ready to start working on material for a new Skinless release in 2009. We're heading to Europe very soon for a short tour and we expect to be back there next spring for a more extensive invasion. Also in the battle plans for 2009 are North America/South America and beyond."
Skinless "European Deviation 2008" tour dates:
Sep. 19 - NRW Deathfest, AJZ Bahndamm, Wermelskirchen, Germany
Sep. 20 - Velokot, Oostende, Belgium
Sep. 21 - ZXZW FEST, Tilburg, Holland
Sep. 22 - Logo, Hamburg, Germany
Sep. 23 - Black Pes, Prague, Czech Republic
Sep. 24 - Escape, Vienna, Austria
Sep. 25 - Backstage, Munich, Germany
Sep. 26 - Sas Musi Club, Delemont, Switzerland
Sep. 27 - Cilinder Fest, Hoofddorp, Holland
"We've been laying low in 2008 after some pretty intense touring for the "Trample The Weak..." album. We're finally ready to start working on material for a new Skinless release in 2009. We're heading to Europe very soon for a short tour and we expect to be back there next spring for a more extensive invasion. Also in the battle plans for 2009 are North America/South America and beyond."
Skinless "European Deviation 2008" tour dates:
Sep. 19 - NRW Deathfest, AJZ Bahndamm, Wermelskirchen, Germany
Sep. 20 - Velokot, Oostende, Belgium
Sep. 21 - ZXZW FEST, Tilburg, Holland
Sep. 22 - Logo, Hamburg, Germany
Sep. 23 - Black Pes, Prague, Czech Republic
Sep. 24 - Escape, Vienna, Austria
Sep. 25 - Backstage, Munich, Germany
Sep. 26 - Sas Musi Club, Delemont, Switzerland
Sep. 27 - Cilinder Fest, Hoofddorp, Holland
| Source: | google.be |
| Band profile: | Skinless |
Sodom - Chris Witchhunter Dies
Original drummer of German thrashers Sodom, Chris "Witchhunter" Dudek, who left the band in 1992 has recently died on Sunday the 7th of September.
The message on the official Sodom site reads:
"Dear Friends,
I want to inform you that Chris Witchhunter died last Night. A few hours ago we received a message from Witchhunters Mom that Chris is dead. We are shocked and stunned this time but we want to tell all Sodom Fans that one of the founding Members of Sodom gone forever. At first we thought that this is not true but by the tears of Chris Mom? it´s true!
Please spread the message!
R.I.P Chris!
Best Wishes Tommy"
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The message on the official Sodom site reads:
"Dear Friends,
I want to inform you that Chris Witchhunter died last Night. A few hours ago we received a message from Witchhunters Mom that Chris is dead. We are shocked and stunned this time but we want to tell all Sodom Fans that one of the founding Members of Sodom gone forever. At first we thought that this is not true but by the tears of Chris Mom? it´s true!
Please spread the message!
R.I.P Chris!
Best Wishes Tommy"
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| Source: | sodomized.info |
| Band profile: | Sodom |
Glorior Belli - Bestial Domination Tour Cancelled
Due to Infestvvs' serious health problems, the French Black Metal band had to cancel all the dates of their European tour with Impiety and Spearhead. Infestvvs, vocalist and leader of the band posted the following statement on the official myspace blog:
"The day before the gig in Arnhem I got seriously sick and had to go to the hospital in emergency. They discovered that something was wrong with my heart, the left part is deficient and it causes a lot of troubles (lungs, blood pressure...) and a risk of heart attack in the end. Therefore I am forced to take some rest and avoid efforts & stress for a while... 2 different opinions but the same diagnostic.
The decision wasn't easy as you can imagine, giving up on such a great opportunity and people who relied on GB, but there would be no point playing in those circumstances".
"The day before the gig in Arnhem I got seriously sick and had to go to the hospital in emergency. They discovered that something was wrong with my heart, the left part is deficient and it causes a lot of troubles (lungs, blood pressure...) and a risk of heart attack in the end. Therefore I am forced to take some rest and avoid efforts & stress for a while... 2 different opinions but the same diagnostic.
The decision wasn't easy as you can imagine, giving up on such a great opportunity and people who relied on GB, but there would be no point playing in those circumstances".
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Glorior Belli |
Lacrimosa - Update From The Band
Lacrimosa have posted the following short August update on their website:
"After our concerts in the Ukraine, Russia, Germany and Romania we thank you - our audience - for those wonderful evenings we could spend together with you!
With these memories we are back in the studio working on the new Lacrimosa-songs, before we are going to perform in London for the first time ever on September 26th, followed by the concerts in Madrid on October 17th and in Barcelona on October the 18th!"
"After our concerts in the Ukraine, Russia, Germany and Romania we thank you - our audience - for those wonderful evenings we could spend together with you!
With these memories we are back in the studio working on the new Lacrimosa-songs, before we are going to perform in London for the first time ever on September 26th, followed by the concerts in Madrid on October 17th and in Barcelona on October the 18th!"
| Source: | lacrimosa.ch |
| Band profile: | Lacrimosa |
Hammerfall - Update From The Band
HammerFall has now begun recording their seventh studio album. Starting Monday, August 18th, you will be able to follow the 8-10 week process in the form of a video blog, on the band's Myspace. Check back for an exclusive inside look.
First video diary can be found here
Its in Swedish but with English subtitles.
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First video diary can be found here
Its in Swedish but with English subtitles.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | HammerFall |
Elvenking - Completes Work On Acoustic Album
The Italian Folk Metallers have posted the following update on their official site regarding their new acoustic album:
''...and the acoustic album is finally ready! Everything is done. It's been a hell of a ride, for sure the hardest work was to stay in the deadlines but in the end we reached the goal and we're here. The mix has been done the last days of July in the lands of Germany with Martin Buchwalter at Gernhart studios, and Achim Koehler gave the final touch with the right mastering at Indiscreet Audio.
In the meantime also photo sessions and work on the cover and layout have been done...have we told you that the thing has been handled once again by Gyula Havancsák as for The Winter Wake and The Scythe covers? So you know what to expect.
By the way everything about the acoustic album, from the title to the tracklist, from the cover to the other details, will be revealed on these pages the first week of September, so be sure to check this place often. You can expect something unique, that's for sure! We won't get tired of saying that this album is an experiment for us, a journey in a world that was waiting to be explored. But we'll talk more about this when all details will be announced''.
The band has also announced some tour dates including their first shows of 2009. They are listed below:
04 / Oct /2008 - Nussdorf-Debant - Night of Rock (+ Saint Demon,etc.) - Austria
24 / Oct /2008 - Ronchi dei Legionari (GO) - Rock Club - Italy
08 / Nov /2008 - Camino al Tagliamento (UD) - Whisky a GoGo - Italy
21 / Nov /2008 - Lubeck - Treibsand - Germany
22 / Nov /2008 - Kerkrade - The Rock Temple - Holland
16 / Apr /2009 - Hachenburg - Pit's Kneipe - Germany
17 / Apr /2009 - Paderborn - Metal Inferno Festival (+ Brainstorm, Illdisposed,etc.) - Germany
18 / Apr /2009 - TBA - Belgium
''...and the acoustic album is finally ready! Everything is done. It's been a hell of a ride, for sure the hardest work was to stay in the deadlines but in the end we reached the goal and we're here. The mix has been done the last days of July in the lands of Germany with Martin Buchwalter at Gernhart studios, and Achim Koehler gave the final touch with the right mastering at Indiscreet Audio.
In the meantime also photo sessions and work on the cover and layout have been done...have we told you that the thing has been handled once again by Gyula Havancsák as for The Winter Wake and The Scythe covers? So you know what to expect.
By the way everything about the acoustic album, from the title to the tracklist, from the cover to the other details, will be revealed on these pages the first week of September, so be sure to check this place often. You can expect something unique, that's for sure! We won't get tired of saying that this album is an experiment for us, a journey in a world that was waiting to be explored. But we'll talk more about this when all details will be announced''.
The band has also announced some tour dates including their first shows of 2009. They are listed below:
04 / Oct /2008 - Nussdorf-Debant - Night of Rock (+ Saint Demon,etc.) - Austria
24 / Oct /2008 - Ronchi dei Legionari (GO) - Rock Club - Italy
08 / Nov /2008 - Camino al Tagliamento (UD) - Whisky a GoGo - Italy
21 / Nov /2008 - Lubeck - Treibsand - Germany
22 / Nov /2008 - Kerkrade - The Rock Temple - Holland
16 / Apr /2009 - Hachenburg - Pit's Kneipe - Germany
17 / Apr /2009 - Paderborn - Metal Inferno Festival (+ Brainstorm, Illdisposed,etc.) - Germany
18 / Apr /2009 - TBA - Belgium
| Source: | elvenking.net |
| Band profile: | Elvenking |
Pain Of Salvation - Update From The Band
Pain Of Salvation Updated their site with some great news:
They will part of a series of Charitiy Gigs: "As usual, Pain of Salvation will always do what they can to support causes they agree with, and this year they will play in Finnaker, Sweden on the 6th of September at the charity festival Rock for Moc (for Mozambique), and later on in Eskilstuna, Sweden, at the last day of the European Mobility Week, September 22 (car free day). On the 10th of October they will again play in Eskilstuna, at the Balsta Musikslott (Buster stage), headlining the "Rock for the Children of the World" night".
Daniel said the following about the dvd: "The DVD is starting to come together, and will consist of two separate discs - one will be the live show from our last tour, and the other one will be a documentary following the band on the 2005 tour, which marked the end of that line-up. The fact that the band has seen such major changes the last two years made it very difficult emotionally to invest time and energy in this product, and it wasn't until the documentary draft was proposed by Per Hillblom that I started to see what this DVD was trying to communicate. We still have a few commentary tracks to record but we are starting to see the end of it."
And also little heads-up from the world number eight: "We are starting to get a grasp of the tons of material that I have been working on in my head. My vision is that the next album will be recorded in our rehearsing room, and we have started to prepare ourselves and the rehearsing room for this. The material that I am focusing on for the album at the moment, is some sort of cross breed between the heavy early 70s in the vein of Sabbath/Zeppelin and the dark weirdness of Faith no More/Soundgarden together with a touch of fragile suggestiveness displayed by The Doors/Jeff Buckley. Add some energetic Foo Fighters and you will start to get the picture..."
They will part of a series of Charitiy Gigs: "As usual, Pain of Salvation will always do what they can to support causes they agree with, and this year they will play in Finnaker, Sweden on the 6th of September at the charity festival Rock for Moc (for Mozambique), and later on in Eskilstuna, Sweden, at the last day of the European Mobility Week, September 22 (car free day). On the 10th of October they will again play in Eskilstuna, at the Balsta Musikslott (Buster stage), headlining the "Rock for the Children of the World" night".
Daniel said the following about the dvd: "The DVD is starting to come together, and will consist of two separate discs - one will be the live show from our last tour, and the other one will be a documentary following the band on the 2005 tour, which marked the end of that line-up. The fact that the band has seen such major changes the last two years made it very difficult emotionally to invest time and energy in this product, and it wasn't until the documentary draft was proposed by Per Hillblom that I started to see what this DVD was trying to communicate. We still have a few commentary tracks to record but we are starting to see the end of it."
And also little heads-up from the world number eight: "We are starting to get a grasp of the tons of material that I have been working on in my head. My vision is that the next album will be recorded in our rehearsing room, and we have started to prepare ourselves and the rehearsing room for this. The material that I am focusing on for the album at the moment, is some sort of cross breed between the heavy early 70s in the vein of Sabbath/Zeppelin and the dark weirdness of Faith no More/Soundgarden together with a touch of fragile suggestiveness displayed by The Doors/Jeff Buckley. Add some energetic Foo Fighters and you will start to get the picture..."
| Source: | painofsalvation.com |
| Band profile: | Pain Of Salvation |
Metallica - 2nd Single Available On Www.Metallica.com And ITunes
Metallica just released the second single off their upcoming album, Death Magnetic today. Entitled "My Apocalypse", the track is now available on www.metallica.com and for download on iTunes. Metallica fans should also check out iTunes where you can also purchase the riveting track "The Day That Never Comes" which premiered last week.
Official streaming: http://www.metallica.com/index.asp?item=601136
iTunes link here
Additionally, the band have recently unveiled a new widget that the band will frequently updated with news, a trailer for their MissionMetallica.com fan site, and other Death Magnetic related material. The widget can be embedded onto most social networking sites and blog applications.
Widget link here
Death Magnetic will be available everywhere on September 12th.
Note of Metal Storm: According to some rumours, the band should release a new "digital" single every new Monday until the release date of the album.
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Official streaming: http://www.metallica.com/index.asp?item=601136
iTunes link here
Additionally, the band have recently unveiled a new widget that the band will frequently updated with news, a trailer for their MissionMetallica.com fan site, and other Death Magnetic related material. The widget can be embedded onto most social networking sites and blog applications.
Widget link here
Death Magnetic will be available everywhere on September 12th.
Note of Metal Storm: According to some rumours, the band should release a new "digital" single every new Monday until the release date of the album.
Read more ››
| Source: | totalassault.com |
| Band profile: | Metallica |
Kivimetsän Druidi - Update From The Band
Finnish symphonic folk metallers Kivimetsän Druidi will be releasing their debut album entitled "Shadowheart" cover] in October 2008. The band describes the album as having "an unmistakable sound that is heavy, drivingly fast, but due to its epic atmosphere, and melancholic, highly catchy overtones marks a stunning amalgamation of Celtic folklore and vast extreme metal influences." The lyrics of the album are in both Finnish and English.
"Shadowheart" release dates:
15.10.2008 Finland.
17.10.2008 Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy.
21.10.2008 Spain, Portugal.
22.10.2008 Sweden, Hungary.
A new track from the upcoming album entitled "Verivala" is available for streaming on their MySpace page.
Kivimetsän Druidi will be joining fellow Finnish metallers Korpiklaani on their Finnish Fire - Tour 2008 along with Battlelore and Falchion:
13.11.2008 - GER, Gießen at Hessenhalle
14.11.2008 - GER, Glauchau at Alte Spinnerei
15.11.2008 - CZE, Prague at Retro Music Hall
16.11.2008 - CRO, Zagreb at Boogaloo
17.11.2008 - ITA, Milan at Alcatraz
18.11.2008 - FRA, Lyon at Ninkasi Kao
26.11.2008 - FRA, Strassbourg at La Laiterie
29.11.2008 - BEL, Hasselt at Mod Club
30.11.2008 - NED, Amsterdam at Melkweg
01.12.2008 - GBR, Wolverhampton at Wulfrun Hall
02.12.2008 - GBR, Glasgow at ABC 1
03.12.2008 - GBR, Manchester at Jillys Rock World
04.12.2008 - GBR, London at Carling Academy Islington
05.12.2008 - GBR, Leeds at Rio's
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"Shadowheart" release dates:
15.10.2008 Finland.
17.10.2008 Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy.
21.10.2008 Spain, Portugal.
22.10.2008 Sweden, Hungary.
A new track from the upcoming album entitled "Verivala" is available for streaming on their MySpace page.
Kivimetsän Druidi will be joining fellow Finnish metallers Korpiklaani on their Finnish Fire - Tour 2008 along with Battlelore and Falchion:
13.11.2008 - GER, Gießen at Hessenhalle
14.11.2008 - GER, Glauchau at Alte Spinnerei
15.11.2008 - CZE, Prague at Retro Music Hall
16.11.2008 - CRO, Zagreb at Boogaloo
17.11.2008 - ITA, Milan at Alcatraz
18.11.2008 - FRA, Lyon at Ninkasi Kao
26.11.2008 - FRA, Strassbourg at La Laiterie
29.11.2008 - BEL, Hasselt at Mod Club
30.11.2008 - NED, Amsterdam at Melkweg
01.12.2008 - GBR, Wolverhampton at Wulfrun Hall
02.12.2008 - GBR, Glasgow at ABC 1
03.12.2008 - GBR, Manchester at Jillys Rock World
04.12.2008 - GBR, London at Carling Academy Islington
05.12.2008 - GBR, Leeds at Rio's
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| Source: | www2.centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | Kivimetsän Druidi |
| Event: | Korpiklaani: Finnish Fire Tour |
This Ending - Upcoming Album Update
Swedish death metaller This Ending have announced that their upcoming album entitled "Dead Harvest" will be delayed. The band had recorded, mixed and mastered the album during the summer however, they are not entirely satisfied with the final mix and believe it doesn't do the album justice. The band chose to go back to re-mix and re-master the album and are hoping for a February 2009 release.
| Source: | thisending.com |
| Band profile: | This Ending |
Ephel Duath - Completes New Album
Italian metallers Ephel Duath have updated their myspace page with news regarding their upcoming album. The band has just completed recording their album entitled "Through My Dog's Eyes," which took place in Rome at Outer Sound Studio with producer Giuseppe Orlando (Novembre, Klimt 1918).
Giuseppe Orlando states:
"Ephel Duath's new work is fkin awesome.... it's the best example for intense, precise and focused songwriting. A very power and forceful statement of the band. I'm very happy and proud to being part of this album!".
The album will be mastered by Mika Jussila (HIM, Nightwish) at Finnvox Studios, Finland.
Through My Dog's Eyes tracklist:
01. Gift
02. Promenade
03. Breed
04. Silent Door
05. Bella Morte
06. Nina
07. Guardian
08. Spider Shaped Leaves
09. Bark Loud
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Giuseppe Orlando states:
"Ephel Duath's new work is fkin awesome.... it's the best example for intense, precise and focused songwriting. A very power and forceful statement of the band. I'm very happy and proud to being part of this album!".
The album will be mastered by Mika Jussila (HIM, Nightwish) at Finnvox Studios, Finland.
Through My Dog's Eyes tracklist:
01. Gift
02. Promenade
03. Breed
04. Silent Door
05. Bella Morte
06. Nina
07. Guardian
08. Spider Shaped Leaves
09. Bark Loud
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ephel Duath |
Blind Guardian - Update From The Band
On their official website, vocalist Hansi Kürsch has posted a couple of updates for news-hungry fans. The band recently played at the Kobesatonik festival in Bilbao, Spain, and enjoyed it thoroughly, describing the show as "a real blast... a pity we could not play longer." After the show, the band watched an impressive Kiss show and apparently picked up some pyrotechnic tips for their next tours. They enjoyed the Spanish experience so much, in fact, that they have announced two more shows there in September, with a possible third coming in October. The confirmed dates for the September shows are:
12/09/08 - Guadalajara, Spain (Plaza del Toros)
13/09/08 - Barcelona, Spain (Razzmatazz)
In other news, the band have been in San Diego, USA, promoting 'Sacred II', a computer game for which they have composed some music (a trailer can be found here) and for which they attended an RPG convention in Münster (photos can be found here). They have also opened their own online store, which has merchandise from past tours. They have also started writing new material. According to Hansi:
As for songwriting I would say we have a really good run at the moment. The songs we have so far are more on the epic side but that has to be considered to be my humble (nevertheless sincerely honest) opinion. The song "Sacred" might give you a first hint in which direction things are going. I have not given thought to the global lyrical concept of the next album. Since this naturally will be determined by the musical content I lean more towards fantasy topics for the already accomplished ones. I am checking all sorts of sources right now and have found some interesting and very promising stuff already.
We have not set up any precise production or release schedule yet. The year 2009 most probably will filled with studio work. Still there is a good chance we play a minimum amount of shows either in Europe or in South America during summer 2009. We will surely not forget to let you know whether we do so or not.
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12/09/08 - Guadalajara, Spain (Plaza del Toros)
13/09/08 - Barcelona, Spain (Razzmatazz)
In other news, the band have been in San Diego, USA, promoting 'Sacred II', a computer game for which they have composed some music (a trailer can be found here) and for which they attended an RPG convention in Münster (photos can be found here). They have also opened their own online store, which has merchandise from past tours. They have also started writing new material. According to Hansi:
As for songwriting I would say we have a really good run at the moment. The songs we have so far are more on the epic side but that has to be considered to be my humble (nevertheless sincerely honest) opinion. The song "Sacred" might give you a first hint in which direction things are going. I have not given thought to the global lyrical concept of the next album. Since this naturally will be determined by the musical content I lean more towards fantasy topics for the already accomplished ones. I am checking all sorts of sources right now and have found some interesting and very promising stuff already.
We have not set up any precise production or release schedule yet. The year 2009 most probably will filled with studio work. Still there is a good chance we play a minimum amount of shows either in Europe or in South America during summer 2009. We will surely not forget to let you know whether we do so or not.
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| Source: | blind-guardian.com |
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
Metallica - Single Available On Metallica.com, Myspace And ITunes
Metallica have just released the first single off their upcoming album, Death Magnetic. The epic track is entitled "The Day That Never Comes" and it's now available through iTunes. The band recently filmed a video for the track with Danish film director Thomas Vinterberg which will premiere soon.
Check out the track which is now streaming on www.Metallica.com at this location:
http://www.metallica.com/index.asp?item=601119
or on MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/metallica
"The Day That Never Comes" is also available through iTunes now:
iTunes
Death Magnetic the new album from Metallica will be available worldwide Friday, September, 12, 2008.
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Check out the track which is now streaming on www.Metallica.com at this location:
http://www.metallica.com/index.asp?item=601119
or on MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/metallica
"The Day That Never Comes" is also available through iTunes now:
iTunes
Death Magnetic the new album from Metallica will be available worldwide Friday, September, 12, 2008.
Read more ››
| Source: | totalassault.com |
| Band profile: | Metallica |