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Stratovarius - New drama or really bad promotion?
According to Iltalehti, a new song from the forthcoming Stratovarius album has been suspended by the band's own record label, Sanctuary Music German Division. The opening intro of that song was supposed to start with the speech of Hitler. According to Timo Tolkki who points out the song is completely anti Hitler and therefore appeals to the freedom of the art. Tolkki adds that he has always been interested in Hitler and what made Hitler become such a monster, the song is as antifacist as possible. The lyrics of the song has been sent to the censorship department of the Ministry of the Interior Of Germany, which will make a decision about the legality of the song.
| Source: | iltalehti.fi |
| Band profile: | Stratovarius |
Dark Moor - Mp3 From New Album
The spanish band had posted a mp3 of the song "Before The Duel" in their official website. Click here to download the song .
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| Source: | dark-moor.com |
| Band profile: | Dark Moor |
Sinergy - News From The Band
Sinergy, the acclaimed Finnish metal band featuring singer Kimberly Goss and Children Of Bodom members Alexi Laiho (guitar) and Roope Latvala (guitar), have spent the past few months quietly recording their fourth full-length album, tentatively due in late 2005.
As Goss announced on the internet:
"Sinergy does indeed still exist, though the absence of our website and having only played two gigs in the past six months may lead people to believe otherwise. Our fourth album will be called "Sins of the Past". We started recording drums and bass in June of last year at Finnvox Studios, and have continued recording the rest of it at Beyond Abilities Studios (the studio of Janne Wirman from Children Of Bodom). However, we've had to record the album in separate sections due to Children Of Bodom's busy touring schedule last year. We've sometimes had to take several months off in between recording.
"Alexi just got his cast off cast week , but still needs to wear a brace for another few weeks. He's able to play guitar now, but we're gonna wait until he's 100 percent recovered before he finishes his leads on the album. In the meantime, myself and Roope have been busy recording our parts. The album will then be mixed and mastered at Finnvox then the recording is finished.
"All I can say is that we are hopeful that the album will be released sometime this year. We'll have a new website up once the artwork for the new album is finished."
http://www.nuclearblast.de
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As Goss announced on the internet:
"Sinergy does indeed still exist, though the absence of our website and having only played two gigs in the past six months may lead people to believe otherwise. Our fourth album will be called "Sins of the Past". We started recording drums and bass in June of last year at Finnvox Studios, and have continued recording the rest of it at Beyond Abilities Studios (the studio of Janne Wirman from Children Of Bodom). However, we've had to record the album in separate sections due to Children Of Bodom's busy touring schedule last year. We've sometimes had to take several months off in between recording.
"Alexi just got his cast off cast week , but still needs to wear a brace for another few weeks. He's able to play guitar now, but we're gonna wait until he's 100 percent recovered before he finishes his leads on the album. In the meantime, myself and Roope have been busy recording our parts. The album will then be mixed and mastered at Finnvox then the recording is finished.
"All I can say is that we are hopeful that the album will be released sometime this year. We'll have a new website up once the artwork for the new album is finished."
http://www.nuclearblast.de
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| Band profile: | Sinergy |
Runemagick - Post Samples From New Album
The swedish band posts in their official website sound samples from their just released(31/01/2005) album, to listen to the samples visit : http://www.runemagick.se/news.php .
| Source: | runemagick.se |
| Band profile: | Runemagick |
Disiplin - video sample from the new album
A preview clip of DISIPLIN's video for the track "Anti-Life" has been posted online at the group's official web site.
Check it out here: http://home.no/babalon/vid/anti-life-218.wmv
The first-ever video for the Oslo-based quintet, "Anti-Life" was directed by the internationally acclaimed photographer Marcel Lelienhof and takes place in a derelict house in a boys' neighborhood.
DISIPLIN's second album, "Anti-Life" is scheduled for release mid-March via Moonfog Productions. The CD will include 11 "demonic" tracks and a "blood-curdling, unholy" bonus video for the title track.
The follow-up to the group's 2003 self-titled debut was recorded at Akkerhaugen Lydstudio and features a guest appearance by CARPATHIAN FOREST's Nattefrost (lead vocals on one track and backing vocals on a few others).
DISIPLIN is the Norwegian extreme metal act featuring former members of MYRKSKOG and EVILIZER.
Check it out here: http://home.no/babalon/vid/anti-life-218.wmv
The first-ever video for the Oslo-based quintet, "Anti-Life" was directed by the internationally acclaimed photographer Marcel Lelienhof and takes place in a derelict house in a boys' neighborhood.
DISIPLIN's second album, "Anti-Life" is scheduled for release mid-March via Moonfog Productions. The CD will include 11 "demonic" tracks and a "blood-curdling, unholy" bonus video for the title track.
The follow-up to the group's 2003 self-titled debut was recorded at Akkerhaugen Lydstudio and features a guest appearance by CARPATHIAN FOREST's Nattefrost (lead vocals on one track and backing vocals on a few others).
DISIPLIN is the Norwegian extreme metal act featuring former members of MYRKSKOG and EVILIZER.
| Source: | www.blabbermouth.net |
Novembers Doom - New Bassist
Novembers Doom are pleased to announce that we have enlisted the services of BRIAN WHITED (ex-Avernus, Dead Serenade) on bass, replacing the recently departed Mike LeGros. Brian has played with us occasionally in the past, and fits in very well with us both musically and personally. We're pleased to have him back with us now, and he will make his public debut with us in the music video for "The Pale Haunt Departure", the title track of our new CD which is due to be released March 8th, 2005.
http://www.novembersdoom.com/
http://www.novembersdoom.com/
| Band profile: | Novembers Doom |
Lamb Of God - Banned from performing in LA
LAMB OF GOD has been BANNED from performing at the Forum in Los Angeles. The band is being forced to step aside from one of their arena concerts on the upcoming Subliminal Verses Tour with Slipknot.
The venue, The Forum in Los Angeles, is owned by The Faithful Central Bible Church who decided to impose a ruling to BAN LAMB OF GOD from performing at their venue.
LAMB OF GOD have come off of several extremely successful headlining runs through L.A. in the last year, so this move comes completely unexpected for the band and the tour as a whole. Los Angeles is, and has always been, a huge market for the band, building steadily with each one of their releases and tours and exploding with the bands current release Ashes of the Wake.
In deciding to BAN the band, The Faithful Central Bible Church are restricting freedom of speech, choice and assembly, and our art and ability to conduct commerce.
In response, drummer Chris Adler points out the following:
"The "situation" in LA can only be described as ridiculous. It has already been a huge waste of energy trying to turn this around. The powers that be are not interested budging - or doing their research apparently - and we have never been a band to placate anyone to get our way, smooth things over or make anyone feel better. They have made it clear that they do not want us because of our name, our show and our crowd - because of that ignorance, LAMB OF GOD is not being permitted to appear on the Subliminal Verses Concert in LA. It is truly a shame for the show overall, especially for our friends and fans in LA that are being forced to miss our part of the show. Trust that this was not our decision, we would love to kick some ass in LA, but apparently the word from the powers that be is that LAMB OF GOD is not the wholesome family fun that the good people of Los Angeles deserve."
The venue, The Forum in Los Angeles, is owned by The Faithful Central Bible Church who decided to impose a ruling to BAN LAMB OF GOD from performing at their venue.
LAMB OF GOD have come off of several extremely successful headlining runs through L.A. in the last year, so this move comes completely unexpected for the band and the tour as a whole. Los Angeles is, and has always been, a huge market for the band, building steadily with each one of their releases and tours and exploding with the bands current release Ashes of the Wake.
In deciding to BAN the band, The Faithful Central Bible Church are restricting freedom of speech, choice and assembly, and our art and ability to conduct commerce.
In response, drummer Chris Adler points out the following:
"The "situation" in LA can only be described as ridiculous. It has already been a huge waste of energy trying to turn this around. The powers that be are not interested budging - or doing their research apparently - and we have never been a band to placate anyone to get our way, smooth things over or make anyone feel better. They have made it clear that they do not want us because of our name, our show and our crowd - because of that ignorance, LAMB OF GOD is not being permitted to appear on the Subliminal Verses Concert in LA. It is truly a shame for the show overall, especially for our friends and fans in LA that are being forced to miss our part of the show. Trust that this was not our decision, we would love to kick some ass in LA, but apparently the word from the powers that be is that LAMB OF GOD is not the wholesome family fun that the good people of Los Angeles deserve."
| Source: | lamb-of-god.com |
| Band profile: | Lamb Of God |
Subliminal Crusher - New Album Is Coming
Subliminal Crusher are currently in the recording studio to begin working on their yet unnamed first full length record, tentatively due on late spring. The track list counts 11 tracks, and some of the track names are "Unfertile Suggestions", "A Poetry", "Slavery", "Fuck-simile". A cover version of a Testamet classic will also be recorded, to be included as a bonus track at the end of the album.
- On 3th February, at 6:30pm Subliminal will held a radio interview on Kristall Radio Milano ( http://www.kristallradio.it ) during the "Non Solo Metal" show, hosted by Simone Anaclerio.
- Next live performs:
19 March 2005 :: DISCIPLES OF THRASH :: Hyades + Subliminal Crusher + Death Mechanism + Eyeconoclast :: "Ossario", Martinengo (BG, ITALY)
- On 3th February, at 6:30pm Subliminal will held a radio interview on Kristall Radio Milano ( http://www.kristallradio.it ) during the "Non Solo Metal" show, hosted by Simone Anaclerio.
- Next live performs:
19 March 2005 :: DISCIPLES OF THRASH :: Hyades + Subliminal Crusher + Death Mechanism + Eyeconoclast :: "Ossario", Martinengo (BG, ITALY)
| Band profile: | Subliminal Crusher |
After Forever - 'Remagine' Coming September 2005
26-01-2005 - After Forever will record a new album!
At the end of February the recordings of the fourth album of After Forever will start! After Forever will record the drums, bass guitar and the guitars in the Excess Studio in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) again. The vocals, classical stuff and the mix will be done in the Gate Studio of Sascha Peath and Miro in Wolfsburg, Germany.
The writing proces has just finished and we are very happy about the results again! The songs are more compact, fresh, catchy and again; typically After Forever. In melodic aspect, the album will be more simular to Decipher.For more specific updates about the music: check our forum!!!!!!
It will not become a concept album just like Invisible Circles. The songs have several subjects, some about your imagined life when you dream, some about the reality of this world. The title will be REMAGINE.
Remagine means you can reflect on life and you imagine in. Both ingredients are there in the lyrics and in the music. The word is a combination between Reflection and Imagination.
The album will be released in September 2005!!! We would love to see you on some of the summer festivals we are now planning to do to introduce some of the new songs there!!!
Keep checking www.afterforever.com about the progress of the recordings. After Forever will write a studio report every week when the recordings have started!!!
www.afterforever.com
At the end of February the recordings of the fourth album of After Forever will start! After Forever will record the drums, bass guitar and the guitars in the Excess Studio in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) again. The vocals, classical stuff and the mix will be done in the Gate Studio of Sascha Peath and Miro in Wolfsburg, Germany.
The writing proces has just finished and we are very happy about the results again! The songs are more compact, fresh, catchy and again; typically After Forever. In melodic aspect, the album will be more simular to Decipher.For more specific updates about the music: check our forum!!!!!!
It will not become a concept album just like Invisible Circles. The songs have several subjects, some about your imagined life when you dream, some about the reality of this world. The title will be REMAGINE.
Remagine means you can reflect on life and you imagine in. Both ingredients are there in the lyrics and in the music. The word is a combination between Reflection and Imagination.
The album will be released in September 2005!!! We would love to see you on some of the summer festivals we are now planning to do to introduce some of the new songs there!!!
Keep checking www.afterforever.com about the progress of the recordings. After Forever will write a studio report every week when the recordings have started!!!
www.afterforever.com
| Band profile: | After Forever |
Iommi - Working On New Album
Tony is making great progress with his new album which, as we reported previously, features Glenn Hughes (www.glennhughes.com) on vocals and Kenny Aronoff (www.kennyaronoff.com) on drums. They've cut 13 tracks, all produced by Bob Marlette, who worked on Tony's first solo album in 2000 and the Black Sabbath 'Reunion' album in 1998, and whose recent productions with Seether and Shinedown are currently in the US Billboard charts.
The album is now at the mixing stage and discussions are taking place regarding the release date which will be later this year. Tony is also hoping to be able to take this album out live.
We'll keep you posted as things progress!
http://www.iommi.com
The album is now at the mixing stage and discussions are taking place regarding the release date which will be later this year. Tony is also hoping to be able to take this album out live.
We'll keep you posted as things progress!
http://www.iommi.com
| Band profile: | Black Sabbath |
Epica - News on the Forthcoming Album
"Consign to Oblivion" will be the title of the upcoming Epica album which will be released in March/April of this year.
Philip and Sascha have just worked out the last details on the mix and the result is really amazing!!! The cd is now waiting to be mastered which will happen next Monday by Peter van '/t Riet at Soundfactory. More info will follow soon so stay tuned!
Philip and Sascha have just worked out the last details on the mix and the result is really amazing!!! The cd is now waiting to be mastered which will happen next Monday by Peter van '/t Riet at Soundfactory. More info will follow soon so stay tuned!
| Source: | epica.nl |
| Band profile: | Epica |
Sonata Arctica - Nominated For Emma Awards
Sonata Arctica is one of the nomineés at the emma-gaala (Finnish Grammys)
in the category, best hardrock / metal - album. The band will also perform one song live at the event on the 26th of February.
in the category, best hardrock / metal - album. The band will also perform one song live at the event on the 26th of February.
| Source: | sonataarctica.info |
| Band profile: | Sonata Arctica |
Slechtvalk - Song From New CD Online
You can download a new song of the upcoming album 'At The Dawn Of War' at the Downloads/Music section. Enjoy!
Directly after the release of our new album 'At The Dawn Of War' and DVD 'Upon The Fields Of Battle' we will go on tour through Europe. Check the concertdates to see if we visit your country or even your town!
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Directly after the release of our new album 'At The Dawn Of War' and DVD 'Upon The Fields Of Battle' we will go on tour through Europe. Check the concertdates to see if we visit your country or even your town!
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| Source: | slechtvalk.com |
| Band profile: | Slechtvalk |
ProgAID - ProgRock Community For Tsunami Victims
* Mission Statement:
ProgAID was set-up in the wake of the terrible earthquake and Tsunami disaster that tragically struck on the 26th December 2004. The sheer destruction and loss of human life was of a scale that shook the world. It was therefore decided, that maybe the Progressive Rock Community could do something, even in a small way, to help alleviate some of the suffering endured and help towards the rebuilding of lives and communities.
ProgAID at this point, is focused on this one particular cause, but now that it is up and running, our intention is to stay together and help where ever and whenever countries, communities and people need the support of people who care and want to help.
ALL monies paid to us go direct to the people we are aiming to help and your support is needed and appreciated. We thank you for visiting us and for being aware of situations that we can't control but can aid to put right.
* Who's Who
Impressive line-up has gathered:
Steve Babb - Glass Hammer
Fiona Ford - Fula
Stu Nicholson - Galahad
Doogie White - ex Rainbow / Yngwie Malmsteen
Mike Baker - Shadow Gallery
Steve Gee - Landmarq
Clive Nolan - Arena / Pendragon
Steve Balsamo - Alan Parsons Project
Daniel Gildenlow - Pain Of Salvation
Martin Orford - IQ
Nick Barrett - Pendragon
Rob Gould - Fula
Mick Pointer - Arena
Gary Chandler - Jadis
Tracy Hitchings - Landmarq
Liz Prendagast - Bluehorses
Alain Chiarazzo - Eclat
Bryan Josh - Mostly Autumn
Alan Reed - Pallas
Chris Dale - Sack Trick / Bruce Dickinson
John Jowitt - IQ
Bruce Soord - Pineapple Thief
Danny Chang - Briar Bank Studios
Paul Davies - ex Karnataka / Panic Room
Arjen Lucassen - Ayreon
Roine Stolt - The Flower Kings
Nick Gielkins - Mostly Pink
Troy Donockley - Iona
Magenta
Steve Taylor - Strangefish
Martin Hudson - Classic Rock Society
Andy Edwards - Ezra
John Mitchell - Arena / The Urbane
Oliver Wakeman - Oliver Wakeman Band
Danny Mayo & Jem - Hairless Heart Herald
Colin Edwards - Ezra
Neal Morse
Nic Waulker - Bluehorses
Nick Shilton - Classic Rock Magazine
Jonathan Edwards - ex Karnataka / Panic Room
Pete Nicholls - IQ
Gary Wehrkamp - Shadow Gallery
Chris Walkden - Photographer
* The Single
"All Around The World" - The Official ProgAID single to be released mid February 2005. More details soon.
http://www.progaid.com/
ProgAID was set-up in the wake of the terrible earthquake and Tsunami disaster that tragically struck on the 26th December 2004. The sheer destruction and loss of human life was of a scale that shook the world. It was therefore decided, that maybe the Progressive Rock Community could do something, even in a small way, to help alleviate some of the suffering endured and help towards the rebuilding of lives and communities.
ProgAID at this point, is focused on this one particular cause, but now that it is up and running, our intention is to stay together and help where ever and whenever countries, communities and people need the support of people who care and want to help.
ALL monies paid to us go direct to the people we are aiming to help and your support is needed and appreciated. We thank you for visiting us and for being aware of situations that we can't control but can aid to put right.
* Who's Who
Impressive line-up has gathered:
Steve Babb - Glass Hammer
Fiona Ford - Fula
Stu Nicholson - Galahad
Doogie White - ex Rainbow / Yngwie Malmsteen
Mike Baker - Shadow Gallery
Steve Gee - Landmarq
Clive Nolan - Arena / Pendragon
Steve Balsamo - Alan Parsons Project
Daniel Gildenlow - Pain Of Salvation
Martin Orford - IQ
Nick Barrett - Pendragon
Rob Gould - Fula
Mick Pointer - Arena
Gary Chandler - Jadis
Tracy Hitchings - Landmarq
Liz Prendagast - Bluehorses
Alain Chiarazzo - Eclat
Bryan Josh - Mostly Autumn
Alan Reed - Pallas
Chris Dale - Sack Trick / Bruce Dickinson
John Jowitt - IQ
Bruce Soord - Pineapple Thief
Danny Chang - Briar Bank Studios
Paul Davies - ex Karnataka / Panic Room
Arjen Lucassen - Ayreon
Roine Stolt - The Flower Kings
Nick Gielkins - Mostly Pink
Troy Donockley - Iona
Magenta
Steve Taylor - Strangefish
Martin Hudson - Classic Rock Society
Andy Edwards - Ezra
John Mitchell - Arena / The Urbane
Oliver Wakeman - Oliver Wakeman Band
Danny Mayo & Jem - Hairless Heart Herald
Colin Edwards - Ezra
Neal Morse
Nic Waulker - Bluehorses
Nick Shilton - Classic Rock Magazine
Jonathan Edwards - ex Karnataka / Panic Room
Pete Nicholls - IQ
Gary Wehrkamp - Shadow Gallery
Chris Walkden - Photographer
* The Single
"All Around The World" - The Official ProgAID single to be released mid February 2005. More details soon.
http://www.progaid.com/
Demons & Wizards - Drums Recorded By B Jarzombek
Acording to a update posted in his website Bobby Jarzombek was working on the new Demons & Wizards as well with Roc Rock, here are his words:
"Hey all,
We're already two weeks into the New Year - high time to fill you in on what's been cooking and what's in store for the immediate future.
Last month I flew out to Tampa, Florida to record my drum tracks for the new Demons & Wizards CD. This was my first time recording at the famous Morrisound Studios and it was great working with Jim Morris. He's an excellent engineer/producer and gets some KILLER drum tones. Jon (Schaffer) and Hansi (Kuersch) wrote some real cool songs for this one. No release date as of yet though. Another album I recorded drums for a while back, Rob Rock's AFM debut "Holy Hell", should be out in April. My Halford band mate Roy Z co-wrote the tunes, produced and plays guitar on it so you know it's gonna rock!
Speaking of recordings, I recently did an interview with the 'Brazil Under Ice' Iced Earth fansite where I commented on several of my favorite CDs that I played on. Here's the link: http://www.icedearth.com.br/novidades05.php
For those of you that don't know, I released my drum video "Performance & Technique" on VHS a year and a half ago. Well, after a year of shooting new footage, editing, authoring, contract negotiations, etc. - it's finally done: My instructional drum DVD "Performance & Technique" has just been released by Warner Bros. Publications and will be making its debut appearance at the NAMM show this week in Anaheim, California from (Thur.) Jan. 20th - (Sun.) 23rd. "P&T" will be getting heavy rotation on the TVs in the Warner Bros. Publications booth (#3500) - so stop by and check it out.
The DVD version of "Performance & Technique" contains footage not included in the original VHS version including 4 bonus segments and PDF transcriptions for DVD-ROM. I will update my website in a couple of weeks with complete descriptions of the new segments and a link to order the "Performance & Technique" DVD.
Last but not least, I will also be making a couple of personal appearances at the NAMM show. I'll be at the Vic Firth Sticks booth (along with a few other drummers) at 3:00pm on Saturday doing a signing session and I'm also performing a drum solo at the Pearl Drums booth at 10:00 on Sunday morning. See you there!
Later,
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"Hey all,
We're already two weeks into the New Year - high time to fill you in on what's been cooking and what's in store for the immediate future.
Last month I flew out to Tampa, Florida to record my drum tracks for the new Demons & Wizards CD. This was my first time recording at the famous Morrisound Studios and it was great working with Jim Morris. He's an excellent engineer/producer and gets some KILLER drum tones. Jon (Schaffer) and Hansi (Kuersch) wrote some real cool songs for this one. No release date as of yet though. Another album I recorded drums for a while back, Rob Rock's AFM debut "Holy Hell", should be out in April. My Halford band mate Roy Z co-wrote the tunes, produced and plays guitar on it so you know it's gonna rock!
Speaking of recordings, I recently did an interview with the 'Brazil Under Ice' Iced Earth fansite where I commented on several of my favorite CDs that I played on. Here's the link: http://www.icedearth.com.br/novidades05.php
For those of you that don't know, I released my drum video "Performance & Technique" on VHS a year and a half ago. Well, after a year of shooting new footage, editing, authoring, contract negotiations, etc. - it's finally done: My instructional drum DVD "Performance & Technique" has just been released by Warner Bros. Publications and will be making its debut appearance at the NAMM show this week in Anaheim, California from (Thur.) Jan. 20th - (Sun.) 23rd. "P&T" will be getting heavy rotation on the TVs in the Warner Bros. Publications booth (#3500) - so stop by and check it out.
The DVD version of "Performance & Technique" contains footage not included in the original VHS version including 4 bonus segments and PDF transcriptions for DVD-ROM. I will update my website in a couple of weeks with complete descriptions of the new segments and a link to order the "Performance & Technique" DVD.
Last but not least, I will also be making a couple of personal appearances at the NAMM show. I'll be at the Vic Firth Sticks booth (along with a few other drummers) at 3:00pm on Saturday doing a signing session and I'm also performing a drum solo at the Pearl Drums booth at 10:00 on Sunday morning. See you there!
Later,
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| Band profile: | Demons & Wizards |