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Rammstein - European Tour Dates, Compilation Album Announced

Rammstein have assembled a retrospective of their most significant songs, entitled Made In Germany 1995-2011.

The machinery of Rammstein live is hauling across the whole of Europe, starting 6 November 2011 and bringing the essence of 16 years to the stage. With a completely new show, Rammstein at its best! All dates are listed below. The tour will be continued in 2012.

Parallel to the tour, a retrospective album called Made In Germany 1995-2011 will be released somewhere in autumn. 20 Rammstein original bests, including one new track, as well as the entire video catalog for the first time on CD/DVD.

Rammstein - Made In Germany 1995-2011 Tour Dates:

Nov. 06 - SK - Bratislava - Zimny Stadion Ondreja Nepelu
Nov. 10 - HU - Budapest - Sportarena
Nov. 12 - CZ - Prague - O2 Arena
Nov. 14 - PL - Gdansk - Sopot Ergo Arena
Nov. 17 - D - Leipzig - Arena
Nov. 20 - D - Munich - Olympiahalle
Nov. 21 - D - Friedrichshafen - Rothaus Halle
Nov. 23 - A - Vienna - Stadthalle
Nov. 25 - D - Berlin - O2 World
Nov. 28 - D - Hamburg - O2 World
Nov. 29 - D - Bremen - Arena
Dec. 01 - F - Strasbourg - Zénith
Dec. 02 - LUX - Luxembourg - Rockhal
Dec. 04 - D - Düsseldorf - ISS Dome
Dec. 08 - D - Frankfurt a. M. - Festhalle
Dec. 10 - D - Stuttgart - Schleyer-Halle
Dec. 12 - CH - Zurich - Hallenstadion

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Source: rammstein.de
Band profile: Rammstein
Event: Rammstein: Made In Germany 1995-2011 Tour
Posted: 17.06.2011 by Abattoir | Comments (9)


King Diamond - Completes Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Livia Zita has issued the following update on the health status of her husband, the legendary Kim Bendix Petersen - who underwent open-heart triple-bypass surgery last November:

"Some of you have been asking for an update on King Diamond's health, so I thought I'll write what's been going on.

King has just finished his Cardiac Rehabilitation program this past Friday, and graduated with flying colors. Thanks to the wonderful people at the rehab center, his exercise regimen helpe him gain a lot of muscle, and start on the road of building up good endurance. We will start regular exercises now to get the endurance up to nice levels.

The examinations by his heart surgeon and cardiologist revealed that his health is steadily improving, and they all expect him to feel better than ever, 15 years younger than he really is. I am immensely proud of what he has achieved in these short 3 months, stopped smoking entirely, changed diet and doing regular exercise among other things.

I cannot say anything certain about when he will be back working on King Diamond related things, but he is looking forward to finishing the DVD's eventually, and he is most certainly not stopping music.

I hope this information was helpful, I can honestly say that his progress has been nothing short of amazing. He is the strongest person I know. He would also like to extend his huge gratitude to all of you, for your absolutely amazing support. It has really meant a lot to him.

Enjoy his cardiac rehabilitation 'graduation' picture below."


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Source: ultimatemetal.com
Band profile: King Diamond
Posted: 14.03.2011 by Thryce | Comments (21)


Rammstein - North American Tour Dates

Rammstein announced they will bring their epic live show to 9 cities in North America throughout the month of May.

The Berlin-based six-piece band, who immediately sold out two exclusive performances last December at the Bell Centre in Montreal and the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City, have not toured in North America since 2001.

Commented guitarist Richard Z. Kruspe: "We have waited 10 long years for the perfect opportunity to bring our full show to North America. The time is now and we are excited to share this with our fans who have waited for so long."

Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 25.

Rammstein: North American Tour

May 05 - East Rutherford, NJ @ Izod Center
May 07 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
May 08 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
May 10 - Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
May 13 - Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
May 15 - Seattle, WA @ Tacoma Dome
May 18 - Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
May 20 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum
May 21 - Las Vegas, CA @ Thomas & Mack Center

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Source: rammstein.de
Band profile: Rammstein
Event: Rammstein: North American Tour
Posted: 18.02.2011 by Abattoir | Comments (16)


Pentagram - New Album Cover Art And Tracklist Revealed

US metallers Pentagram have just revealed the tracklisting and the artwork for their forthcoming album, entitled Last Rites, which will be released on April 12 via Metal Blade Records. The cover artwork for Last Rites was handled by Mo Moussa (MoMoussa.com) who is best known for his work with Marvel and DC Comics. Mo Moussa's other credentials include New Line Cinema, Nickelodeon as well as the four major TV networks. A Philly native and a huge fan of underground music, his work also graces the covers of several of his favorite local bands including Total Fucking Destruction.

Last Rites cover art] tracklist:

01. Treat Me Right
02. Call The Man
03. Into The Ground
04. 8
05. Everything's Turning To Night
06. Windmills And Chimes
07. American Dream
08. Walk In Blue Light
09. Horseman
10. Death In 1st Person
11. Nothing Left

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Source: metalblade.com
Band profile: Pentagram
Posted: 15.02.2011 by White Winter Sun | Comments (2)


Iron Maiden - Win Grammy Award

Last night, Iron Maiden were honored with a Grammy Award for "Best Metal Performance".

The band was nominated for the track "El Dorado", from the band's latest album The Final Frontier. The ceremony of the 53rd annual Grammy Awards was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Iron Maiden were not there to accept the Award as they just kicked off their Final Frontier World Tour.

This marks the first Grammy win for Iron Maiden. The band was previously nominated for "Fear of the Dark" (at the 1994 Grammys) and "The Wicker Man" (at the 2001 Grammys).

Other nominees in this year's "Metal" category were as follows:

Iron Maiden - "El Dorado" (from The Final Frontier)
Korn - "Let The Guilt Go" (from Korn III: Remember Who You Are)
Lamb Of God - "In Your Words" (from Wrath)
Megadeth - "Sudden Death" (from Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock)
Slayer - "World Painted Blood" (from World Painted Blood)

Them Crooked Vultures - the rock supergroup featuring Josh Homme, John Paul Jones and Dave Grohl - picked up a Grammy Award in the "Best Hard Rock Performance" for the track "New Fang".

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Source: grammy.com
Band profile: Iron Maiden
Posted: 14.02.2011 by Kallis Helmi | Comments (55)


Pyramaze - Part Ways With Bassist And Guitarist

Official press release

It is with great sadness that we announce Michael Kammeyer and Niels Kvist's departure from Pyramaze.

From Michael Kammeyer: "Dear friends and fans of Pyramaze, I have for a long time now struggled to find the mental surplus as well as the sheer time to put into the large endeavor that Pyramaze has become. Back when I created the band in 2002, my private and professional life looked a lot different than it does today, and it has become increasingly taxing on me to find the energy that is needed to do all the stuff that I have to do. In fact it has become difficult to the point where it's not justifiable anymore.

I have had to take a long hard look at what I must do, to avoid a mental meltdown, and unfortunately I have had to make a hard decision - in fact, probably the hardest decision I've ever had to make. I feel the time has come to stop my journey with Pyramaze.

The band has been a very important part of my life for the last 8-9 years. I've built it from scratch, and I've been working my ass off to get Pyramaze to where it is now. So it is truly with a heavy heart that I now close this chapter.

However, Pyramaze will go on. Jonah, Urban, Toke and Morten have decided to carry on, and it is with a sense of comfort that I now leave the rudder in their capable hands. They are all great musicians, and I'm convinced they have some tricks up their sleeves in the songwriting department. I therefore hope that all of our awesome fans will continue to support Pyramaze.

I want to thank everyone who has helped the band through the years, fans as well as friends, family and business partners. I have always greatly appreciated your support. But most of all, thanks to my band brothers, who have made Pyramaze special to me. I hope the songs that I've written will continue to inspire, continue to put a smile on your faces and continue to make you raise your metal fists to the sky shouting Pyramaze!"

From Jonah W. on behalf of Pyramaze: "This is a truly a sad day for Pyramaze, with Michael and Niels announcing their departure. You will both be missed, and of course remain my lifetime friends. You have both made a tremendous mark on establishing Pyramaze as an institution in the underground Power/Heavy Metal world. I love and respect you both as though you were my own blood brothers. You guys have created so many memories that I will cherish forever. I speak for all of us when I say these things.

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Source: pyramaze.com
Band profile: Pyramaze
Posted: 10.02.2011 by White Winter Sun | Comments (4)


Apocalyptica - Issue Statement Regarding Rammstein Lawsuit

Following the recent commotion concerning a lawsuit for copyright infringement filed by Rammstein, Apocalyptica have now released a statement clarifying the events:

"The article's headline Anwalt24.de, ed.] is substantially wrong: neither the band Apocalyptica nor their management are or were involved in the described lawsuit. However, the parties involved are the band Rammstein and Sony Music Entertainment GmbH, as the successor of the by now defunct affiliated label "Gun Records".

Apocalyptica and Halbe Miete Management regret the events, but neither had any influence on a violation of trademark and naming rights, nor any part in whatsoever resulting agreements.

It is correct, that "Gun Records" published advertisements with the stated endorsement disregarding existing agreements, and the band Rammstein subsequently filed a lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment GmbH as the parent company. It is furthermore correct, that Sony Music Entertainment GmbH and Rammstein have agreed on a settlement. The details of which, however, are unknown to Apocalyptica and Halbe Miete Management. We ask that further articles on the topic correctly reproduce the facts."

Also last week, Apocalyptica was involved in another incident where they were forced to pull the vocals of Shinedown frontman Brent Smith off the new single, Not Strong Enough. The band apparently failed to secure the rights from Shinedown's label, Atlantic Records, to release the song to radio with Smith's vocals on it. An official statement regarding this incident has yet to be made.

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Source: apocalyptica.com
Band profile: Apocalyptica
Posted: 10.01.2011 by Thryce | Comments (14)


Rammstein - Win Lawsuit Against Apocalyptica

The Regional Court of Berlin has convicted Apocalyptica for trademark infringement against Rammstein. The Finnish cello metallers face a fine of ?45,000.

The case concerns the advertising campaign launched in Germany for Apocalyptica's 2007 release Worlds Collide. Worlds Collide featured many guest musicians, including Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann and guitarist Richard Z. Kruspe on the track "Helden" (a David Bowie cover of "Heroes"). The band promoted the album's release on stickers, magazines and posters with the words "featuring Rammstein", this without the authorization of the band and their management.

UPDATED, in case you have trouble understanding: Apocalyptica used the name "Rammstein", which is a trademark, for commercial use without authorization of the trademark holder. The trademark holder (Rammstein and their management) rightfully filed a lawsuit against Apocalyptica for copyright infringement. They won.

The full article (in German) can be read here.

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Source: thegauntlet.com
Band profile: Rammstein
Posted: 04.01.2011 by Thryce | Comments (56)


Pentagram - Ink Deal With Metal Blade Records

Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the signing of legendary doom metal act Pentagram.

The band, now entering their 40th(!) year anniversary, will be releasing a full-length album titled Last Rites in the spring of 2011 featuring all new tracks with a DVD to follow in late 2011. The doomed duo of Bobby Liebling & Victor Griffin has united once again to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Pentagram! Spring 2011 will bear witness to the revered pair's first studio album together in 17 years. Only days out of the sessions, the band will unleash these newborn heavies live! Monstrous new riffs and more will be freed the nights of January 6th, at Europa in NYC and January 7th, at Club Hell in Providence, RI. Also playing live with the band will be Pentagram alumni and current full-time bass player Greg Turley with Tim Tomaselli (Place Of Skulls) filling in on drums.

Bobby Liebling comments on working with Metal Blade Records; "I reflect on how Pentagram is coming into its 40th year and how it finally feels like we are entering into the major leagues. With Metal Blade now at our side, it feels like we made the World Series! I'll quote John Lennon from "A Hard Day's Night" and ask the loyal rivetheads out there, 'Did we pass the audition?'"

Victor Griffin adds; "Neither Bobby nor myself ever imagined we'd play together again. It's an honor to be re-united and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pentagram, and the 30th anniversary of our musical relationship with a new album on Metal Blade Records! As always, we did it our way... thanks for making us survivors!"

"I am very excited to welcome Pentagram to the Metal Blade Family. It is really amazing for us to work with such a legendary band and we look forward to a great success!" comments Chairman/CEO of Metal Blade Records, Brian Slagel.

Cult rock legend Bobby Liebling has been churning out genre defining and highly admired hard rock/doom metal for over 40 years with Pentagram. Within its first decade, the band is largely regarded as co-creating two subgenres of hard rock. Heavy Metal at the birth of the 1970's and Doom towards its death.

The classic "Death Row"-era line-up and the band's debut album, Relentless (1984) was inducted into Decibel Magazine's Hall of Fame in 2010. Guitarist Victor Griffin's invention of the "Drop B" tuning is first heard here. This heavy-handed hallmark went on to influence handfuls of players and defined a subgenre. These numbers recently included Jack White and his band The Dead Weather who cover "Forever My Queen" (Liebling) live. It was also played on late night talk shows worldwide and even released as a single on White's own Third Man Records.

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Source: metalblade.com
Band profile: Pentagram
Posted: 24.12.2010 by Thryce | Comments (2)


Ram-Zet - Working On New Studio Album

Norwegian avantgarde metal outfit Ram-Zet are currently working on a new record, the follow up to 2009's Neurtralized.

The band posted the following short statement from the studio: "We're recording our 5th album these days... we're done with the drums, almost there with the bass, and Thursday, Zet started at his guitar work, which is going to be areal blast for him, as he's never been this exited!"

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Ram-Zet
Posted: 17.12.2010 by BudDa | Comments (4)


Rammstein - Back In The Studio

Using the remaining time between the last festival and the upcoming South American tour (25th of November), Rammstein has visited a studio on the outskirts of Berlin in the past week. This week the light and sound rehearsals for the upcoming shows start again.

More details as the story develops.

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Source: rammstein.de
Band profile: Rammstein
Posted: 06.11.2010 by Thryce | Comments (11)


Enthroned - Changes In Pentagrammaton US Tour

There has been some slight schedule changes in the North American leg of Enthroned's Pentagramaton World Tour 2010. Due to delay in the acquisition of US Visa's for both Enthroned and Deströyer 666, some dates of the tour have been postponed. Here's an update on the situation:

"Enthroned and Deströyer 666 received their visas way too late from the US Embassy due to the slow going of some people involved within the booking process. Both bands received their Visas on Wednesday 4th when we were supposed to be already on the plane flying towards the US, the plane tickets had to be re-booked and unfortunately there was no single flight available from Belgium to the US with that company before Friday evening. Deströyer 666 had the chance to get their flights on Thursday from London direction Newark Airport.

We are utterly pissed off and frustrated by this lack of competence shown by those persons involved, but each situation has its good and bad sides and do not worry this tour will happened and here's all the information:

- The NY show is postpone to the 31st of August
- The Virginia show is also postponed to the 1st September
- Raleigh & Atlanta will happen but unfortunately without Enthroned, we tried our best to make those gigs happened but well at least Deströyer 666 will be there and will kick your fuckin' arse!
- Then we will join the tour in Tampa FL, and the rest of the tour will happened just as planed.

I guess its useless to say that we are pissed off and quite annoyed towards the fans over there who got fucked by those incompetent people but we insist on the fact that we can only feel sorry for those unprofessional persons, our hatred is at its paroxysm and one thing is for sure: we'll unleash all that fury and frustration on the following shows, we count on you, each show shall be a fuckin riot!"

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Enthroned
Event: Enthroned + Deströyer 666: Pentagrammaton World Tour
Posted: 06.08.2010 by BudDa | Comments (1)


Rammstein - Latin American Tour Dates Announced

Rammstein is bringing the love to Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. The long wait is over, as the following tour dates are now confirmed:

November 25th - Santiago, Chile
November 27th - Buenos Aires, Argentina
November 30th - Sao Paulo, Brazil
December 3rd - Bogota, Colombia
December 6th - Mexico City, Mexico

Tickets for Mexico City will go on sale on August 16, for all other dates it will be August 07.

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Source: rammstein.de
Band profile: Rammstein
Event: Rammstein
Posted: 04.08.2010 by Abattoir | Comments (2)


Enthroned - Pentagrammaton World Tour Dates Announced

After the successful release of the latest offering Pentagrammaton, Belgian black metallers Enthroned are now set to tour the world in what they have dubbed as "Pentagrammaton World Tour". Support on the North American chapter will come from Australian black thrashers Deströyer 666. Pentagrammaton, Enthroned's ninth studio offering, was released earlier this year via Regain Records. The following are the dates confirmed:

Aug 04 - Brooklyn, NY @ Europa
Aug 05 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Aug 06 - Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
Aug 07 - Atlanta, GA @ The Drunken Unicorn
Aug 08 - Tampa, FL @ The Brass Mug
Aug 10 - Houston, TX @ Walter's On Washington
Aug 11 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
Aug 12 - El Paso, TX @ Club 101
Aug 13 - Tempe, AZ @ Club Red
Aug 14 - Los Angeles, CA @ Ultra Violet
Aug 15 - Ramona, CA @ Ramona Mainstage
Aug 17 - San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
Aug 18 - Portland, OR @ Satyricon
Aug 19 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
Aug 20 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
Aug 22 - Salt Lake City @ TBA
Aug 23 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
Aug 24 - Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
Aug 25 - Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club
Aug 26 - Detroit, MI @ Blondie's
Aug 27 - Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
Aug 28 - Montreal, QC @ Katacombes
Aug 29 - Philadelphia, PA @ Club Polaris

Sep 03 - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil @ TBA
Sep 04 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil @ Lapa Multishow
Sep 05 - Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Carioca Club
Sep 06 - Porto Allegre, Brazil @ Bar Opiniao

Oct 20 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
Oct 21 - Osnabrück, Germany - TBA
Oct 22 - Ahrnem, Netherlands - Willemeen
Oct 23 - Best, The Netherlands - JC Todo
Oct 24 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
Oct 25 - London, England - Underworld
Oct 26 - Paris, France - Glasart
Oct 27 - Frankfurt, Germany - Nachtleben
Oct 28 - Essen, Germany - Turok
Oct 29 - Berlin, Germany - K17
Oct 30 - Bitterfeld, Germany - Festung
Oct 31 - Nürnberg, Germany - Z-bau
Nov 01 - Laibach, Slovenia - Gala Hala
Nov 02 - Salzburg, Austria - Rockhouse
Nov 03 - Wien, Austria - Scene
Nov 04 - Brno, Czech Republic - Faval
Nov 05 - Bischofswerda, Germany - East Club
Nov 06 - TBA
Nov 07 - Prague, Czech Republic - TBA
Nov 27 - Eschede, Holland - Atak

Dec 08 - Guatemala City, Guatemala - TBA
Dec 09 - San Pedro Sula, Honduras - TBA
Dec 10 - San Salvador, El Salvadore - TBA
Dec 11 - Mexico City, Mexico - Circus Voladera

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Enthroned
Posted: 10.06.2010 by BudDa | Comments (1)


Rammstein - New Video Online

"Haifisch" (Eng: "Shark") is the third single from the Rammstein album Liebe Ist Für Alle Da.

According to a press release: "We learn from it that the shark not only has teeth - he's got tears as well. But since it lives in the briny deep, no one sees them. A shame. After all, this cartilaginous fish is one of the oldest of the world's many misunderstood creatures. A bit more sympathy couldn't hurt!"

For the video to "Haifisch", Rammstein worked once again with Jörn Heitmann. To watch the clip at this location.

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Source: rammstein.de
Band profile: Rammstein
Posted: 25.04.2010 by GreyRaven | Comments (5)