Primal Fear will not play the 3 concerts in France due to contractual desputes. The shows include 12 Oct (Paris), 13 Oct (Lyon) and 14 Oct (Mulhouse). The band apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause to the fans that have already purchased tickets. The band further hopes to reschedule the affected shows in the future. Instead of the shows in France Primal Fear will now play two exclusive shows in Switzerland and the Netherlands.

October 13 - Switzerland - Uster - Rock City
October 14 - Netherlands - Zwolle - Hedon

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Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

Guitarist Henny Wolter left both Primal Fear and Sinner yesterday. Wolter issued the following update on his MySpace:

"I have quit Primal Fear and Sinner because it just didn´t feel like a band anymore. I am looking forward to work with my buddies Klaus Sperling (drums in Sinnger, ex-Primal Fear, ex-Mystic Prophecy) and singer Oimel Larcher in my new band Nitrogods. It's a mean little threepiece and we are working on the debut album wich should be released in early 2011."

An official statement from the Primal Fear camp reads as follows:

"Online mags reporting the "news" after a blog posting from Henny today, that he's not a member of Primal Fear anymore. All we have to add - yes it's true and the split happened seven weeks ago. There was no reason for us to make a sensational headline or badmouth eachother. We feel sorry about this, but we have no more comments on the situation.

At the moment we're rehearsing for the forthcoming European Tour that kicks off on Saturday in Warsaw, Poland and takes us through 9 European countries. Be sure, we are well prepared and definitely ready to hit the road with five very common faces on stage, looking forward to meet you all. The band is thrilled to play a different new set-list incl. some nice surprises and we will start working on a new studio album right after the tour... and as a friend on Facebook commented - yes it is the two headed guitar monster.

We wish Henny, his wife and kids all the best for the future and good luck on his forthcoming musical projects."

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Primal Fear

Original news, posted on 14.07.2010

German power metal band Primal Fear have scheduled the following dates for a European Tour for September and October. More shows and the special guests will be announced next week.

Sep. 18 - Warsaw, Poland - Progresja
Sep. 19 - Pardubice, Czech Republic - Zluty Pes Pardubice
Sep. 21 - Aschaffenburg, Germany - Colos Saal *
Sep. 23 - Cologne, Germany - Underground *
Sep. 25 - Bari, Italy - Demode - Total Metal Festival
Sep. 26 - Rome, Italy - Black Out *
Sep. 28 - Woergl, Austria - Komma *
Sep. 29 - Nurnberg, Germany - Hirsch *
Sep. 30 - Osnabrück, Germany - Lagerhalle *
Oct. 01 - Burglengenfeld, Germany - VA Zentrum *
Oct. 02 - Bad Arolsen, Germany - Outback *
Oct. 05 - Stockholm, Sweden - Gotakollare *
Oct. 06 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Sticky Fingers **
Oct. 08 - Tampere, Finland - **
Oct. 09 - Helsinki, Finland - Dante's Highlight **
Oct. 11 - Hamburg, Germany - Headbangers Ballroom **
Oct. 12 - Paris, France - La Scene Bastille **
Oct. 13 - Lyon, France - Marche Gare **
Oct. 14 - Mulhouse, France - Noumatrouf **
Oct. 15 - Speyer, Germany - Halle 101 **

* With Kissin' Dynamite and Elvenking
** With Circle II Circle

UPDATE (thanks to 18591)

Primal Fear recently announced dates for a European Tour later this year. Special guests on the tour will be Kissin' Dynamite and Elvenking on the first half and Circle II Circle on the second part of the tour.

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Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear
Event:	Primal Fear

Frontiers Records are set to release a brand new Primal Fear live CD and DVD. Here's the official press release:

"German true Heavy Metal icons Primal Fear completed the work on a brand new live DVD named 16.6- All Over The World recorded in various locations between September and November 2009 and on a live CD aptly titled Live in the USA. Frontiers Records will release the two products separately and in a limited edition combo version on June 2nd in Europe and June 22nd in the USA.

"The main part of the DVD was recorded in Switzerland at the Z7, but there is more footage from a headlining show held at the ProgPower festival in Atlanta, USA plus footage from Brazil/Sao Paulo, Tokyo & Osaka/Japan and more places" explains bassist and producer Mat Sinner. "That's why the DVD is named 16.6 - All Over The World, while the Live CD is titled Live In The USA because the Live CD was recorded in Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles during the last tour that the we did across the ocean".

The DVD is filled with abundance of extra materials, such as an entire bootleg section with funny moments on the road, some bootleg shots from festivals and other concerts, all Primal Fear latest video clips, plus the making of 16.6 in the recording studio and a brand new interview section about the past, present & future of Primal Fear.

The last tours in support of the band's last album 16.6 (Before the Devil Knows You're Dead) unleashed some of the finest Primal Fear performances since the band formed in 1998: a constant great mix between power, ambition and enthusiasm plus of course great the talent of great players! There is undoubtedly a great value of interesting performances on this CD and DVD package and a great sound.

The DVD will be exclusively released on NTSC Region Free video format and the mix will be 2.0 and 5.1 with screen 16:9 and 4:3.

16.6- All Over The World tracklist:

01. Before The Devil Knows You're Dead
02. Under The Radar
03. Battalions Of Hate
04. Killbound
05. Nuclear Fire
06. Six Times Dead (16.6)
07. Angel In Black
08. Sign Of Fear
09. Fighting The Darkness
1 - Fighting The Darkness
2 - The Darkness
3 - Reprise
10. Riding The Eagle
11. Final Embrace
12. Metal Is Forever
13. Hands Of Time
14. Seven Seals
15. Chainbreaker

DVD bonus materials include:
- Videoclips: Killbound - Sign Of Fear - Fighting The Darkness - Six Times Dead (16.6) - Metal Is Forever
- The Making Of 16.6 - Before The Devil Knows You're Dead

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Primal Fear

Here's a detailed update on Primal Fear, Matt Sinner and other related projects.

"Primal Fear is getting busy again and here are some latest news what's going on in the PF camp. We will play our first show in 2010 on Saturday March 6th in our hometown Esslingen and a new set list at this year's Rock For One World benefit event. On March 26th we will play for the first time ever in Luxemburg - Moulfort. In April we're coming back to Sweden - April 7th in Gävle with supports Saint Demon and The Murder Of My Sweet and on April 8/9th we will join the Sweden Rock Cruise with Death Angel, Heat and more. Tickets for the Primal Fear North American tour "The Fear Is Here 2010" in May/June are on sale and Havok are already confirmed as the first support band. Great news from Pamela Moore (guest for Queensrÿche) - she will be joining Primal Fear on stage on ALL dates of the North American tour!

The Rock Meets Classic tour 2010 was a nice success and featured Mat Sinner as musical director/bass, Henny Wolter on lead guitar, Jimmy Kresic (keyboards) and Martin Schmidt (drums). Backing Vocals by Amanda Somerville, Verena Schock & Tiffany Kirkland. You can watch a promo clip on YouTube - the tour agency is already working on a new RMC edition for January 2011 with a new line up of singers. iMusic One TV will broadcast a one hour special of the event on the Easter weekend!

More studio & production News.

Primal Fear is busy at work on the new DVD 16.6 - All Over The World. The DVD will feature mainly the 2009 concerts in Switzerland and Atlanta/USA, plus a lot of interesting shots from Japan, Colombia, Brazil, Germany, Sweden etc etc. - still a long way to go, but it will be a killer package incl. the first official Live CD of Primal Fear Live In The USA recorded in Los Angeles, Atlanta and New York. Achim Koehler is already working on the mix of the audio stuff. We're pleased to announce that Frontiers Records will be our partner again and will release the package worldwide in mid June 2010. Primal Fear will be on the road again in Europe after the festival season in Mid September, to present their new DVD & Live CD in Concert!

Voodoo Circle finished the drum recordings for their new album Broken Heart Syndrome with new drummer Markus Kullmann @ the U3 studios in Stuttgart and Alex Beyrodt will start recording his guitar parts during the next days. The release of the second Voodoo Circle album is set for September 2010 by AFM Records.

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Band profile:	Primal Fear

"Six Times Dead (16.6)", the new video from German metallers Primal Fear, has been made available online.

"Six Times Dead (16.6)" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "16.6: (Before The Devil Knows You're Dead)", which will be released in Europe on May 22 (June 7 in the US) via Frontiers Records.


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Source:	vids.myspace.com
Band profile:	Primal Fear

Several audio samples from "16.6: (Before The Devil Knows You're Dead)", the forthcoming album from German metallers Primal Fear, are available for download at Frontiers.it. The album will be released in Europe on May 22 (June 9 in US) via Frontiers Records.

"16.6: (Before The Devil Knows You're Dead)" cover artwork] tracklisting:

01. Before The Devil Knows You're Dead
02. Riding The Eagle
03. Six Times Dead (16.6)
04. Black Rain
05. Under The Radar
06. 5.0 / Torn
07. Soar
08. Killbound
09. No Smoke Without Fire
10. Night After Night
11. Smith & Wesson
12. The Exorcist
13. Hands Of Time
14. Cry Havoc
15. Scream
16. Six Times Dead (16.6)
17. No Smoke Without Fire

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Source:	frontiers.it
Band profile:	Primal Fear

German metallers Primal Fear will release their new album "16.6 (Before The Devil Knows You're Dead!)", in May 2009 via Frontiers Records. After weeks of pre-production and preparation, the band entered the House Of Music studio on November 28 to begin recording.

The following track list was revealed for the album:

01. Six Times Dead (16.6)
02. Smith & Wesson
03. Soar
04. Riding The Eagle
05. Black Rain
06. Lightning
07. Time
08. Night After Night
09. Killbound
10. Don't Fuck With My Life
11. No Smoke Without Fire
12. The Exorcist
13. Torn
14. Scream

Frontman Ralf Scheepers made the following comment: "It's very unusual for one band member to see and listen how the other band member is delivering the goods on his instrument. When we perform together live, you can also judge what's going on each instrument but not as clear and obvious as in the studio where you can concentrate on each tone or note or beat from your mates. From what I have heard so far, I can really say it's the best performance I have ever heard from Randy on the drums and also from Henny on the guitar. Of course, some people might think, 'What else should he say, he has to promote the new album and that's what every musician would say just to keep the ball running.' But these words are my true impression and I really can't wait for Magnus and Mat to nail their parts to see the whole building growing and growing."

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Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

German Power Metallers Primal Fear have posted the following update:

"Well, the time has come to start officially with the writing sessions for our new album! We will be in Sweden at Magnus studio in September to write a bunch of new tracks and do some pre-production. We've collected already some ideas and it sounds very promising. We will try to keep the great vibe of the live shows in the band... Of course, we will try to surprise all of you again with a new direction :-) - cheers, PF"

Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

Guitarists Stefan Leibing has posted the following statement on the band's website:

Dear Primal Fear fans,

After 10 years being in Primal Fear I have decided to take a time out from the music business for some time. I do this for my family, especially for my two little sons, who deserve to have more time together with their father. Of course this is no easy decision, even if I know this is the right one.
I leave the guys from Primal Fear in friendship and want to thank them at this point for their understanding and supporting me in this decision.I also want to thank you fans for a wonderful time during the last years! I say goodbye to you, having in mind, that this will NOT be a goodbye forever!

Best regards,
Stefan

The band has posted the following comment:

Well it's hard to see the curtain fall for a friend and a great player after ten years standing side by side. We have all respect for Stefan's decision. We were realizing the problems he went through the entire last year. He will be missed as a character and a great guitar player. There's an open door for Stefan in Primal Fear and we're working on the possibility, that Stefan will contribute a typical Stefan style song to our forthcoming album! Good luck Stefan to you and your family!

The band has also pointed out that both Stefan Leibing and Klaus Sperling will perform with Primal Fear at the 10 years anniversary concert in Reichenbach @ H2O and will be on stage for some special songs incl. a meet & greet.

UPDATED on 4 March:

New guitarist already found! Magnus Karlsson from Sweden. Magnus is known from his excellent work as a guitarist, songwriter and producer for Allen/Lande, Magnum's Bob Catley, Starbreaker and many more. More info here.

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Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear
Event:	Primal Fear: 10 Years Of Metal

The new video clip for the song 'Fighting The Darkness' is now online on the Primal Fear MySpace page (or by clicking here for a direct link to the video).
The 'Fighting The Darkness' song comes from the Primal Fear's new album entitled "New Religion" which was released in Europe and other parts of the world on September 21st/24th.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Primal Fear

The following statement has been posted on the band's offical website:

"Yes, after a long discussion about the future of Primal Fear, we've decided to bring Henny Wolter back to the band. After a four year break, Henny takes over the guitar duties together with Stefan Leibing, who played most of the guitars on the new album "New Religion".

We decided us against a brandnew face, because Henny is back ready & smoking. Henny's departure 4 years ago was in a very friendly way and the guys stayed in contact during his abscence. Henny did a fantastic job on the new Primal Fear recordings and the following Sinner tour. We are proud to have the riff master from Hannover back in our ranks! Henny will make his comeback with the band on the next show on June 30th in Germany. Welcome Back, Henny!"

Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

The following message was posted on Primal Fear's official website:

We've finalized all recordings now incl. the orchestra parts and Ralf recorded lead & backing vocals on his last full song 'The Curse Of Sharon' & 'Drenched In Blood' over the Easter weekend and today, we can reveal the title of the new Primal Fear album: NEW RELIGION

... and even more - here are the songtitles of the recorded tracks:

- New Religion
- Drenched In Blood
- The Curse Of Sharon
- Face The Emptiness
- Too Much Time
- Everytime It Rains
- Burning Bridges
- Psycho
- World On Fire
- The Man (I Don't Know)
- The Darkness
a. Fighting The Darkness
b. Darkness II
c. Reprise

"New Religion" is due on August 31 via Frontiers Records. Guest musicians on the album include Magnus Karlsson (Starbreaker, Allen/Lande), Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray, ex-Helloween) and Simone Simons (Epica).

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Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

Power Metal band Primal Fear are now back from their South America tour after playing their last two shows in Brazil, and are already in new album mode. The songwriting and pre-production process has already started and the band is currently in negotiations with engineers and recording studios for the recording of the album.

So far three songs for the album have been completely written and the track names for them have been released. They will be called 'Save Me', 'Torn' and 'Everytime It Rains'. Primal Fear says that the three songs "...sound very very promising". More information about the album will be released soon.

Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

Primal Fear will release a best of collection entitled "Metal is Forever - The Very Best of Primal Fear". Set to be released on September 29 at Nuclear Blast Records (JVC in Japan). The artwork was created by Stephan Lohrmann, who was responsible for PFs artworks from album one to "Black Sun".

The song list is as follows:

Disc One:
01. Metal Is Forever
02. Chainbreaker
03. Seven Seals
04. Nuclear Fire
05. Final Embrace
06. The Healer
07. Rollercoaster
08. Armageddon
09. Angel In Black
10. Under Your Spell
11. Evil Spell
12. Running In The Dust
13. Suicide And Mania
14. Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove
15. Fear
16. Tears Of Rage

Disc Two:
01. Out In The Fields (Gary Moore & Philip Lynott)
02. Kill The King (Rainbow)
03. Speed King (Deep Purple)
04. Die Young (Black Sabbath)
05. Metal Gods (Judas Priest)
06. Breaker (Accept)
07. Seek And Destroy (Metallica
08. Two Minutes To Midnight (Iron Maiden)
09. The Rover (Led Zeppelin)

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Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear