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Celtic Frost - New Video Completed
Celtic Frost have "captured their innovative and dark art" in a new video clip for their new song 'A Dying God Coming Into Human Flesh'. The song comes from their thirteen year coming latest album 'Monotheist'. The "fascinatingly gloomy" video clip way directed by Swiss director Jessie Fischer (who is no relation to Celtic Frost vocallist/guitarist Thomas Gabriel Fischer). The video was filmed in Zurich, Switzerland, in mid-August this year. Check it out at these locations:
http://www.youtube.com/user/CelticFrostOfficial
http://www.myspace.com/celticfrostofficial
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| Source: | celticfrost.com |
| Band profile: | Celtic Frost |
Children Of Bodom - DVD Release Date Pushed Back Two Weeks
Children Of Bodom's "Chaos Ridden Years - Stockholm Knockout Live" has had its U.S. release date pushed back to October 24 from the previously announced October 10. The DVD will be issued in Finland on October 11 and the rest of Europe on October 16.
Also, note that the DVD+2CD "Deluxe Sound & Vision" edition of "Chaos Ridden Years - Stockholm Knockout Live" will only be available in continental Europe via Universal. Spinefarm Records will not release this version in Finland and it will not be issued in the U.S.
You can listen to "Living Dead Beat" from the new DVD, here.
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Also, note that the DVD+2CD "Deluxe Sound & Vision" edition of "Chaos Ridden Years - Stockholm Knockout Live" will only be available in continental Europe via Universal. Spinefarm Records will not release this version in Finland and it will not be issued in the U.S.
You can listen to "Living Dead Beat" from the new DVD, here.
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Children Of Bodom |
Bizarrekult - New Black Metal Project From Russia
Bizarrekult is a new cold, grim and depressive black metal band from Russia.
Bizarre, unique band member of the project, describes his band as "a meeting of classical Black Metal with the hypnotic sounds and shamanic intonations of Tatar language."
For Bizarre, "Bizarrekult" is a message for those who are tired of this living, tired of chaos in the world where misanthropy becomes nothing but the only life codex for everyone. It is a new total KVLT!!!"
You can join "the kult" on their official Myspace page =>
http://www.myspace.com/bizarrekult
Bizarre, unique band member of the project, describes his band as "a meeting of classical Black Metal with the hypnotic sounds and shamanic intonations of Tatar language."
For Bizarre, "Bizarrekult" is a message for those who are tired of this living, tired of chaos in the world where misanthropy becomes nothing but the only life codex for everyone. It is a new total KVLT!!!"
You can join "the kult" on their official Myspace page =>
http://www.myspace.com/bizarrekult
| Source: | myspace.com |
Mayhem - Banned From Playing Poland; Vocalist Issues Statement
Mayhem vocalist Attila Csihar has issued the following statement regarding the recent attempt by the "Polish government" to ban the band from playing their country:
"A fascist-religious government in Europe hides behind its democratic façade!
"Some time ago, Mayhem was set to play in Poland. And we were very excited to deliver a great show to our Polish fans! The Polish government didn't warn us of any requirements, rules or guidelines in advance. So, thinking that all the details were taken care of, we set out with all our equipment and our entire stage set. One day before the show however we were informed that the Polish government had banned us from playing the country! And without any official statement or explanation!
"When we looked into the situation, we saw that many Polish newspapers claimed that this action was merely based in politics as it was close to the next Polish elections. It seems that politics and religion are very strongly interlocked in the country. Could this be a new form of religious dictatorship and inquisition?
"Needless to say, this caused a huge existential and financial loss for the band and our promoters. Not to mention a huge theft to the hundreds of fans who had bought tickets in advance.
"How much longer do we have to suffer from these false, distorted, sick, politically religious regimes and dictatorships? How can a simple metal band be deemed a serious danger for the government and its citizens? It shows the weakness in Poland 'democracy.'
"I grew up in an ex-communist country just like Poland. And I remember how the official history had 'changed' from one day to the next. I remember the chaos and confusion this caused in the school system and realized this during my final high school exams in 1988.
"This world is totally fucked up and hypnotised! And we are all suffering from a lifetime of lies! I know that my Polish friends can understand and relate to what I am saying. I recently heard from the Hungarian metal band Sear Bliss that their show in Poland was raided by armed police-commandos in ski-masks only moments before show time!
"Someone must take a stand. Our only weapons are musical instruments yet they reply to us with machine guns! I am not afraid of priests and politics! How far will this go? Where has the freedom of speech, art and religion gone? Maybe it is in the ass of their pope? I would like to tell the Minister of Poland and his government to kiss all of our asses and fuck off!"
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"A fascist-religious government in Europe hides behind its democratic façade!
"Some time ago, Mayhem was set to play in Poland. And we were very excited to deliver a great show to our Polish fans! The Polish government didn't warn us of any requirements, rules or guidelines in advance. So, thinking that all the details were taken care of, we set out with all our equipment and our entire stage set. One day before the show however we were informed that the Polish government had banned us from playing the country! And without any official statement or explanation!
"When we looked into the situation, we saw that many Polish newspapers claimed that this action was merely based in politics as it was close to the next Polish elections. It seems that politics and religion are very strongly interlocked in the country. Could this be a new form of religious dictatorship and inquisition?
"Needless to say, this caused a huge existential and financial loss for the band and our promoters. Not to mention a huge theft to the hundreds of fans who had bought tickets in advance.
"How much longer do we have to suffer from these false, distorted, sick, politically religious regimes and dictatorships? How can a simple metal band be deemed a serious danger for the government and its citizens? It shows the weakness in Poland 'democracy.'
"I grew up in an ex-communist country just like Poland. And I remember how the official history had 'changed' from one day to the next. I remember the chaos and confusion this caused in the school system and realized this during my final high school exams in 1988.
"This world is totally fucked up and hypnotised! And we are all suffering from a lifetime of lies! I know that my Polish friends can understand and relate to what I am saying. I recently heard from the Hungarian metal band Sear Bliss that their show in Poland was raided by armed police-commandos in ski-masks only moments before show time!
"Someone must take a stand. Our only weapons are musical instruments yet they reply to us with machine guns! I am not afraid of priests and politics! How far will this go? Where has the freedom of speech, art and religion gone? Maybe it is in the ass of their pope? I would like to tell the Minister of Poland and his government to kiss all of our asses and fuck off!"
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| Source: | roadrun.com |
| Band profile: | Mayhem |
Sarah Jezebel Deva - Comments About Dissection's Frontman Passing
Cradle Of Filth backing singer 'Sarah Jezebel Deva', has sent a statement to Blabbermouth regarding the passing of Dissection frontman Jon Nödveidt.
Nödtveidt, 31, was found dead on August 16 at his apartment in Hässelby, a suburb of Stockholm, Sweden, the apparent victim of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
In December 1997, Nödveidt was arrested for the murder of Josef Ben Meddaour and served seven years for accessory to murder and possession of an illegal firearm.
In a posting on the official Angtoria forum, Sarah Jezebel Deva stated in part, "I think commiting suicide, although very close to doing it myself at times, is bullshit! What the fuck was he thinking? Ending the Dissection legacy by making a kvlt statement and killing yaself! Fucking bullshit, if you ask me. . . Whatever his reasons, RIP, but I still think he is an idiot for doing this." (Read Sarah's entire posting here.
Elaborating on her online posting, Sarah Jezebel Deva has sent the following statement to Blabbermouth:
"People do or say things without thinking of the consequences ? we are ALL guilty of that. I wish people would stop acting as if they are so damn perfect.
"I can assure you my comments were NOT meant to offend ? they were totally innocent, they were said out of disappointment, nothing else.
"It doesn't matter what you say or do, people will interpret what you say how they see fit. People see what they want to see.
"The topic of Jon's death was on almost every message board and I participated in a thread on my OWN message board where the comment was extracted. I commented on what happened because I was kind of shocked. Of course you are going to be shocked when someone you once knew kills themselves.
"Anyone who read the original statement and had half a brain knew damn well I wasn't bad-mouthing him, but you can't educate the thick, can you?!
"I'm issuing this statement because I wanted to clear this up with ANYONE directly connected with the band. The rest of the judgmental, double-standard twats who made negative comments can kiss my arse!
"Thank you."
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Nödtveidt, 31, was found dead on August 16 at his apartment in Hässelby, a suburb of Stockholm, Sweden, the apparent victim of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
In December 1997, Nödveidt was arrested for the murder of Josef Ben Meddaour and served seven years for accessory to murder and possession of an illegal firearm.
In a posting on the official Angtoria forum, Sarah Jezebel Deva stated in part, "I think commiting suicide, although very close to doing it myself at times, is bullshit! What the fuck was he thinking? Ending the Dissection legacy by making a kvlt statement and killing yaself! Fucking bullshit, if you ask me. . . Whatever his reasons, RIP, but I still think he is an idiot for doing this." (Read Sarah's entire posting here.
Elaborating on her online posting, Sarah Jezebel Deva has sent the following statement to Blabbermouth:
"People do or say things without thinking of the consequences ? we are ALL guilty of that. I wish people would stop acting as if they are so damn perfect.
"I can assure you my comments were NOT meant to offend ? they were totally innocent, they were said out of disappointment, nothing else.
"It doesn't matter what you say or do, people will interpret what you say how they see fit. People see what they want to see.
"The topic of Jon's death was on almost every message board and I participated in a thread on my OWN message board where the comment was extracted. I commented on what happened because I was kind of shocked. Of course you are going to be shocked when someone you once knew kills themselves.
"Anyone who read the original statement and had half a brain knew damn well I wasn't bad-mouthing him, but you can't educate the thick, can you?!
"I'm issuing this statement because I wanted to clear this up with ANYONE directly connected with the band. The rest of the judgmental, double-standard twats who made negative comments can kiss my arse!
"Thank you."
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Angtoria |
Aborted - Full Song Online From The New DVD
An exclusive preview to the upcoming Aborted DVD "The Auricular Chronicles", the song "Meticulous Invagination", has been made available for download here (Quicktime required).
As previously reported, the cover artwork for "The Auricular Chronicles" has been posted online here. Due in October via Listenable, the set will contain an hour-long live show shot in Paris with 13 cameras, with the sound remixed by Tue Madsen, plus video clips, backstage shenanigans, other live shows, interviews with the Belgian death metallers and more.
A teaser for the DVD can be viewed here.
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As previously reported, the cover artwork for "The Auricular Chronicles" has been posted online here. Due in October via Listenable, the set will contain an hour-long live show shot in Paris with 13 cameras, with the sound remixed by Tue Madsen, plus video clips, backstage shenanigans, other live shows, interviews with the Belgian death metallers and more.
A teaser for the DVD can be viewed here.
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Aborted |
Biomechanical - Announce New Album Title
U.K. progressive epic thrash metallers Biomechanical have set "Cannibalised" as the title of their upcoming album, tentatively due April 2007 via Earache Records. The follow-up to 2005's "The Empires of the Worlds" will be recorded at vocalist John K.'s studio beginning in November. The mixing sessions will take place in January.
Commented John K.:
"We've started writing non-stop for the new album and so far the songs sound ripping!! We're very exited about the new stuff. It will be as heavy as, if not heavier than, "The Empires of the Worlds", but with more melodic writing within the tracks, something that has been a Biomechanical trademark. The orchestral writing will be intense and the solos will be ripping as ever, so we can't wait to record this mutha!!"
Commented John K.:
"We've started writing non-stop for the new album and so far the songs sound ripping!! We're very exited about the new stuff. It will be as heavy as, if not heavier than, "The Empires of the Worlds", but with more melodic writing within the tracks, something that has been a Biomechanical trademark. The orchestral writing will be intense and the solos will be ripping as ever, so we can't wait to record this mutha!!"
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Biomechanical |
Obituary - Comments About Recent DVD Shoot
Death Metallers Obituary have commented about their first ever live DVD shoot of their Polish show at the Stodola Club in Warsaw. The show was played on the 24th August. They've also posted some photos from the shooting on their official website. You can view them here.
Here is the comment by Obituary:
"The DVD show in Poland went great! This was our first DVD shoot, so we were a little nervous on how it might go, but our Polish fans really came out and supported us. I think the show was awesome! Thanks to all of you that came out! We still have a lot of work to do to get it done, mixing and editing, but I think it is gonna be sick!".
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Here is the comment by Obituary:
"The DVD show in Poland went great! This was our first DVD shoot, so we were a little nervous on how it might go, but our Polish fans really came out and supported us. I think the show was awesome! Thanks to all of you that came out! We still have a lot of work to do to get it done, mixing and editing, but I think it is gonna be sick!".
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| Source: | obituary.cc |
| Band profile: | Obituary |
Dark Funeral - Compiling A New DVD
Dark Funeral have announced that they will be compiling a DVD, or even possibly a double DVD soon. The DVD will be of live footage of the band playing on their upcoming tour of Latin America. Dark Funeral have said that they want their shows to be professionally filmed, but they're asking for fans to do it.
Here is a comment by Dark Funeral: "...we call out to all you people who will attain any of the shows during the tour, and to those of you who can, and wants, to film the show(s) for us".
Anyone who wants to do the filming will have to email Dark Funeral at info@darkfuneral.se so that a video/photo pass can be obtained for them.
All the tour dates for the Latin American shows can be seen on Dark Funeral's official website.
Here is a comment by Dark Funeral: "...we call out to all you people who will attain any of the shows during the tour, and to those of you who can, and wants, to film the show(s) for us".
Anyone who wants to do the filming will have to email Dark Funeral at info@darkfuneral.se so that a video/photo pass can be obtained for them.
All the tour dates for the Latin American shows can be seen on Dark Funeral's official website.
| Source: | come.to |
| Band profile: | Dark Funeral |
Napalm Death - Guitarist Comments About Jesse Pintado's Death
Mitch Harris, guitarist from Napalm Death, has made a comment about the passing away of ex-Napalm Death/Terrorizer guitarist Jesse Pintado:
"I am very sad and upset about this news. Jesse was like a brother to me and we were very close for many years. For now, I feel the most sadness and compassion for his family, that loved him dearly, and tried with all their heart to help Jesse redirect his future.
I suppose I feel more anger and frustration than anything, as Jesse was gifted with people who loved and cared about him. Jesse was equally blessed with many companions around the world, and I am sure that many people share the same emptiness at this moment.
Now all that I can do is to try and remember the great times we shared together, and hope that Jesse has somehow found peace in his own mind and soul".
Ex-Napalm Death drummer Mick Harris has also commented: "Jesse, I'll always remember you. First choice for Napalm Death".
"I am very sad and upset about this news. Jesse was like a brother to me and we were very close for many years. For now, I feel the most sadness and compassion for his family, that loved him dearly, and tried with all their heart to help Jesse redirect his future.
I suppose I feel more anger and frustration than anything, as Jesse was gifted with people who loved and cared about him. Jesse was equally blessed with many companions around the world, and I am sure that many people share the same emptiness at this moment.
Now all that I can do is to try and remember the great times we shared together, and hope that Jesse has somehow found peace in his own mind and soul".
Ex-Napalm Death drummer Mick Harris has also commented: "Jesse, I'll always remember you. First choice for Napalm Death".
| Source: | enemyofthemusicbusiness.com |
| Band profile: | Napalm Death |
Iced Earth - New DVD Coming In October
According to Amazon.com and Century Media Records' official release schedule, a new Iced Earth DVD, entitled "Alive in Athens", is slated for release on October 31. The set is believed to contain video footage recorded during the band's 1999 two-night appearance at at the Rodon Club in Athens, Greece which previously resulted in a two-disc live CD of the same name. More information will be made available soon.
As previously reported, Iced Earth recently officially launched the search for a new bassist. All interested parties are encouraged to send their bio packs to Iced Earth mainman Jon Schaffer's store at the following address:
Jon Schaffer
Spirit of 76 Collectibles, Inc.
1728 17th St
Columbus, IN 47448
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As previously reported, Iced Earth recently officially launched the search for a new bassist. All interested parties are encouraged to send their bio packs to Iced Earth mainman Jon Schaffer's store at the following address:
Jon Schaffer
Spirit of 76 Collectibles, Inc.
1728 17th St
Columbus, IN 47448
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Iced Earth |
Vader - Slayer Cover From New Album Posted Online
Vader has posted their cover of Slayer's song 'Raining Blood' on their official website. The song comes from Vader's soon to be released album 'Impressions In Blood'. The song is a bonus track on the Japanese bonus edition of the album, but for those who don't live in Japan, it can be downloaded.
The song can be downloaded from the mp3 downloads section of Vader's official website (along with another new track 'Warlords'').
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The song can be downloaded from the mp3 downloads section of Vader's official website (along with another new track 'Warlords'').
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| Source: | vader.pl |
| Band profile: | Vader |
Wastefall - Announce Withdrawal From "ProgPower USA" Festival
Wastefall made the following announcement in their official website, in the news section:
"We unfortunately have to announce that Wastefall will not be participating in this years "ProgPower USA" festival in Atlanta, USA on September 16th. When applying for the visa to be able to perform in USA, we ran into some unexpected problems with the Greek authorities, which have made it impossible for us to go. We're really sorry about this, as we know a lot of fans had been looking forward to seeing us in USA for the first time ever, and we ourselves had been looking very much forward to the whole experience of our first gig outside of Greece. We would like to extend our gratitude to both our label and management for doing what was possible in order to help us solve the problems, and especially we would like to thank Glenn Harveston of ProgPower USA for helping us beyond the call of duty on trying to make ends meet. We really hope to be able to go to ProgPower USA another year and make up for this."
"We unfortunately have to announce that Wastefall will not be participating in this years "ProgPower USA" festival in Atlanta, USA on September 16th. When applying for the visa to be able to perform in USA, we ran into some unexpected problems with the Greek authorities, which have made it impossible for us to go. We're really sorry about this, as we know a lot of fans had been looking forward to seeing us in USA for the first time ever, and we ourselves had been looking very much forward to the whole experience of our first gig outside of Greece. We would like to extend our gratitude to both our label and management for doing what was possible in order to help us solve the problems, and especially we would like to thank Glenn Harveston of ProgPower USA for helping us beyond the call of duty on trying to make ends meet. We really hope to be able to go to ProgPower USA another year and make up for this."
| Source: | wastefall.com |
| Band profile: | Wastefall |
Andromeda - Will Record Live DVD
Andromeda will record a live DVD in Katowice, Poland on the 31st of October. More details will be avalaible soon.
In other news, Andromeda filmed a video for the song "In the End" earlier in the year. The track comes off the band's latest CD, "Chimera", which was released in June via Massacre Records.
Upcoming Andromeda tour dates:
Sep. 02 - Copenhagen, DEN @ The Rock
Sep. 08 - Lübeck, GER @ TBA
Sep. 10 - Raismes, FRA @ Raismesfest
Sep. 11 - Paris, FRA @ Nouveau Casino
Sep. 13 - Aschaffenburg, GER @ Colos-Saal
Sep. 14 - Berlin, GER @ Knaack
Oct. 31 - Katowice, POL @ TBA
In other news, Andromeda filmed a video for the song "In the End" earlier in the year. The track comes off the band's latest CD, "Chimera", which was released in June via Massacre Records.
Upcoming Andromeda tour dates:
Sep. 02 - Copenhagen, DEN @ The Rock
Sep. 08 - Lübeck, GER @ TBA
Sep. 10 - Raismes, FRA @ Raismesfest
Sep. 11 - Paris, FRA @ Nouveau Casino
Sep. 13 - Aschaffenburg, GER @ Colos-Saal
Sep. 14 - Berlin, GER @ Knaack
Oct. 31 - Katowice, POL @ TBA
| Source: | andromedaonline.com |
| Band profile: | Andromeda |
Trail Of Tears - Recordings Completed; Tour Info
26.08.2006: Existentia, Mexican Tour, Summerbreeze
The recordings of "Existentia", Trail of Tears'fifth album is completed! At the moment the album is ready to be shipped away for mastering.10 songs are featured on the album and includes contributions from French singer Emmanuelle Zoldan and Norwegian keyboard master Bernt Moen. Expected European release is November through Napalm Records, followed by other territories shortly after.
In other news, the Mexican tour with The Legion of Hetheria has been confirmed for November! Exact dates will be posted very soon. It has come to the band's attention that a Chilean company named South Star Agency presented by Marco Rios is advertising on their website about a Trail of Tears South American tour to take place in October/November 2006. This is false! This company does not work with Trail of Tears and have never done so. Do not under any circumstances buy into anything regarding Trail of Tears in relation with this company. Our one and only partner in this tour is JrJr Music Network located in Mexico City and all inquieries are to be forwarded to them exlusively. http://www.jrjr-music.net
Finally we would like to thank all of you who attented our performance at the Summer Breeze festival, you all made it a memorable one! Photos can be found at: http://www.summer-breeze.de and http://www.photopit.com
The recordings of "Existentia", Trail of Tears'fifth album is completed! At the moment the album is ready to be shipped away for mastering.10 songs are featured on the album and includes contributions from French singer Emmanuelle Zoldan and Norwegian keyboard master Bernt Moen. Expected European release is November through Napalm Records, followed by other territories shortly after.
In other news, the Mexican tour with The Legion of Hetheria has been confirmed for November! Exact dates will be posted very soon. It has come to the band's attention that a Chilean company named South Star Agency presented by Marco Rios is advertising on their website about a Trail of Tears South American tour to take place in October/November 2006. This is false! This company does not work with Trail of Tears and have never done so. Do not under any circumstances buy into anything regarding Trail of Tears in relation with this company. Our one and only partner in this tour is JrJr Music Network located in Mexico City and all inquieries are to be forwarded to them exlusively. http://www.jrjr-music.net
Finally we would like to thank all of you who attented our performance at the Summer Breeze festival, you all made it a memorable one! Photos can be found at: http://www.summer-breeze.de and http://www.photopit.com
| Source: | trailoftears.no |
| Band profile: | Trail Of Tears |