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| 24.12.2010 | › | Pentagram - Ink Deal With Metal Blade Records |
| 17.12.2010 | › | Ram-Zet - Working On New Studio Album |
| 06.11.2010 | › | Rammstein - Back In The Studio |
| 06.08.2010 | › | Enthroned - Changes In Pentagrammaton US Tour |
| 04.08.2010 | › | Rammstein - Latin American Tour Dates Announced |
| 10.06.2010 | › | Enthroned - Pentagrammaton World Tour Dates Announced |
| 25.04.2010 | › | Rammstein - New Video Online |
| 01.03.2010 | › | Rammstein - Bustle In Belarus, Cont'd |
| 14.02.2010 | › | Coram Lethe - New Singer Announced |
| 11.02.2010 | › | Nosdrama - New Album Details |
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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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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 |
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 [at 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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"The article's headline [at 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 |
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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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 |
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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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 |
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!"
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!"
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ram-Zet |
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.
More details as the story develops.
| Source: | rammstein.de |
| Band profile: | Rammstein |
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!"
"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!"
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Enthroned |
| Event: | Enthroned + Deströyer 666: Pentagrammaton World Tour |
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.
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.
| Source: | rammstein.de |
| Band profile: | Rammstein |
| Event: | Rammstein |
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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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 |
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.
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.
| Source: | rammstein.de |
| Band profile: | Rammstein |
Rammstein - Bustle In Belarus, Cont'd
Original news, posted on 24.02.2010
Rammstein are in trouble... again. Authorities in Belarus have declared Germany's Rammstein a threat to the state. They questioned an upcoming concert in Minsk, saying letting it go on would be a "costly mistake" for the country.
Rammstein's music could "destroy the Belarusian state system," said the country's Public Council on Morality on Monday. The Council described the band's songs as propaganda for "violence, masochism, homosexuality and other abnormalities" and said "permitting a Rammstein concert would be a costly mistake."
The German group, which is known for the sexual and violent nature of its lyrics, was scheduled to perform at Minsk Arena on March 7. Writer Mikalay Charhinets, head of the government's Public Council on Morality said he regretted that tickets had already been sold for the concert, but that if the event were to take place, the program would need to be revised in order to prevent "extremism."
Belarus is a former Soviet republic and has been ruled since 1994 by President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been referred to as Europe's "last dictator." The country's Public Council on Morality, a state-sponsored censorship agency, was founded in 2009 and has been accused of suppressing freedom of opinion.
The Rammstein concert organizers told the Interfax-West news agency on Monday that they had "no information that Rammstein will spread violent, perverse, cruel or Nazi ideology at their concert in Minsk."
UPDATE
In an ongoing quest of the Belarusian Public Council on Morality to make complete fools of themselves, the members of the Council now demand a preview of the show that Rammstein are scheduled to perform in Minsk on March 7. Here's the story as reported by Naviny.by - a Belarusian news site:
"The members of the Council believe that with its work, the band openly propagates homosexuality, masochism and other perversions, as well as cruelty, violence and abusive language," the Public Council on Morality said in a statement issued on Monday. "The group's concerts often feature live acts of intercourse, ejaculation and acts of imitating the Nazis."
"We looked through pictures and watched videos of Rammstein shows," Mikalay Charhinets, chairman of the Council who heads the government-backed Union of Writers of Belarus, said in an interview with BelaPAN. "They really show pornographic, violent and cruel scenes," he said.
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Rammstein are in trouble... again. Authorities in Belarus have declared Germany's Rammstein a threat to the state. They questioned an upcoming concert in Minsk, saying letting it go on would be a "costly mistake" for the country.
Rammstein's music could "destroy the Belarusian state system," said the country's Public Council on Morality on Monday. The Council described the band's songs as propaganda for "violence, masochism, homosexuality and other abnormalities" and said "permitting a Rammstein concert would be a costly mistake."
The German group, which is known for the sexual and violent nature of its lyrics, was scheduled to perform at Minsk Arena on March 7. Writer Mikalay Charhinets, head of the government's Public Council on Morality said he regretted that tickets had already been sold for the concert, but that if the event were to take place, the program would need to be revised in order to prevent "extremism."
Belarus is a former Soviet republic and has been ruled since 1994 by President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been referred to as Europe's "last dictator." The country's Public Council on Morality, a state-sponsored censorship agency, was founded in 2009 and has been accused of suppressing freedom of opinion.
The Rammstein concert organizers told the Interfax-West news agency on Monday that they had "no information that Rammstein will spread violent, perverse, cruel or Nazi ideology at their concert in Minsk."
UPDATE
In an ongoing quest of the Belarusian Public Council on Morality to make complete fools of themselves, the members of the Council now demand a preview of the show that Rammstein are scheduled to perform in Minsk on March 7. Here's the story as reported by Naviny.by - a Belarusian news site:
"The members of the Council believe that with its work, the band openly propagates homosexuality, masochism and other perversions, as well as cruelty, violence and abusive language," the Public Council on Morality said in a statement issued on Monday. "The group's concerts often feature live acts of intercourse, ejaculation and acts of imitating the Nazis."
"We looked through pictures and watched videos of Rammstein shows," Mikalay Charhinets, chairman of the Council who heads the government-backed Union of Writers of Belarus, said in an interview with BelaPAN. "They really show pornographic, violent and cruel scenes," he said.
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| Source: | dw-world.de |
| Band profile: | Rammstein |
| Event: | Rammstein: European Tour |
Coram Lethe - New Singer Announced
After the painful and sudden split from ex-vocalist Erica Puddu, who recorded the last album ...A Splendid Chaos, the Coram Lethe line-up is now complete again. The new member is already a highly proficient vocalist, well known to all fans of Italian extreme metal: Claudio "Clode" Passeri (ex-Apeiron, Summoner, Gory Blister) currently also singer of the death/doom band Tethra.
According to the band, "with Clode, the band Coram Lethe is more evil than ever and ready to come back on stage and to finish the writing of the new album, already almost complete. We would like to thank sincerely all the guys who still support us! Stay tuned for all the latest news."
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According to the band, "with Clode, the band Coram Lethe is more evil than ever and ready to come back on stage and to finish the writing of the new album, already almost complete. We would like to thank sincerely all the guys who still support us! Stay tuned for all the latest news."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Coram Lethe |
Nosdrama - New Album Details
Finnish metallers Nosdrama will release their third album, entitled Äes, on February 24.
Äes is a fictional story situated in Finland during Cudgel War (1596-1597).
More info and audio samples are available at the band's MySpace page.
Äes [cover art] tracklist:
01. Souls
02. St. Katherine's Day
03. Fleming Dogs
04. Silence Of The Bells
05. Brain Dance
06. White Dressed
07. The Lullaby'
08. March Of The Black Horsemen
09. Red Bride
10. Purgatory Eyes
11. Fields Of Santavuori
12. Pohjantähti
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Äes is a fictional story situated in Finland during Cudgel War (1596-1597).
More info and audio samples are available at the band's MySpace page.
Äes [cover art] tracklist:
01. Souls
02. St. Katherine's Day
03. Fleming Dogs
04. Silence Of The Bells
05. Brain Dance
06. White Dressed
07. The Lullaby'
08. March Of The Black Horsemen
09. Red Bride
10. Purgatory Eyes
11. Fields Of Santavuori
12. Pohjantähti
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| Source: | nosdrama.com |
Rammstein - More Censorship Issues
After being censored for the pseudo mini-porn video that was "Pussy" and the controversies surrounding the single "Ich Tu Dir Weh" (I Hurt You) and a picture inside the album booklet displaying guitarist Richard Z. Kruspe spanking a chubby woman wearing only a mask, it seems that also two Rammstein live shows will be censored now.
In November the album Liebe Ist Für Alle Da got "indexed" by the German Federal Department for Media Harmful to Young Persons, making it illegal in Germany for minors to purchase the album, or display it where it can be seen by people underage, effectively banning it from stores. At the time, keyboardist Christian Lorenz expressed surprise at the advisory board's "parochial sense of art" and regretted their apparent inability to detect irony.
Now, the German Family Ministry authorities will not allow the band to perform any songs that have been indexed on both their Dortmund shows. Furthermore, the ministry demands each band member to sign a "written explanation before the concerts, that the indexed songs will indeed not be played." In case of violation, the band faces a fine of ?10,000, per person. Public Order director Ortwin Schafer also stated that the Youth Protection Act will be put into force in conjunction with the police and "fans under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian of a person to attend the concert. Fans without a parent or guardian in attendance will be sent home."
Both concerts, each with over 10,000 attendees, are both sold out. Though the organizers tried to downplay the situation: "We have received no request of the public order of Dortmund", says Silvia Pape of "Concert Team NRW". However, there were already telephone contacts. Pape: "Once we have something on paper, we will forward it on to the management and the band. The final decision lies with the guys. "
The full article (in German) here.
In November the album Liebe Ist Für Alle Da got "indexed" by the German Federal Department for Media Harmful to Young Persons, making it illegal in Germany for minors to purchase the album, or display it where it can be seen by people underage, effectively banning it from stores. At the time, keyboardist Christian Lorenz expressed surprise at the advisory board's "parochial sense of art" and regretted their apparent inability to detect irony.
Now, the German Family Ministry authorities will not allow the band to perform any songs that have been indexed on both their Dortmund shows. Furthermore, the ministry demands each band member to sign a "written explanation before the concerts, that the indexed songs will indeed not be played." In case of violation, the band faces a fine of ?10,000, per person. Public Order director Ortwin Schafer also stated that the Youth Protection Act will be put into force in conjunction with the police and "fans under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian of a person to attend the concert. Fans without a parent or guardian in attendance will be sent home."
Both concerts, each with over 10,000 attendees, are both sold out. Though the organizers tried to downplay the situation: "We have received no request of the public order of Dortmund", says Silvia Pape of "Concert Team NRW". However, there were already telephone contacts. Pape: "Once we have something on paper, we will forward it on to the management and the band. The final decision lies with the guys. "
The full article (in German) here.
| Source: | ruhrnachrichten.de |
| Band profile: | Rammstein |
Grammy Awards - Best Metal Performance Nominations
Yesterday, nominations for the 52nd annual Grammy Awards were announced by The Recording Academy. Here are the nominees for Best Metal Performance:
Judas Priest - "Dissident Aggressor" (from A Touch of Evil ? Live)
Lamb Of God - "Set to Fail" (from Wrath)
Megadeth - "Head Crusher" (from Endgame)
Ministry - "Señor Peligro" (from Adios...)
Slayer - "Hate Worldwide" (from World Painted Blood)
Except for Slayer, who already won 2 Grammys, none of the bands have won before. Megadeth were already nominated 8 times without a win (together with Metallica, the band who has been nominated the most in this category since its introduction in 1989), Ministry were already nominated 6 times and Judas Priest already had 4 nominations without a win. Lamb of God were previously nominated once, in 2007.
Metallica's "Unforgiven III" is nominated in the Best Hard Rock Performance, together with AC/DC's "War Machine", Alice In Chains' "Check My Brain", Linkin Park's "What I've Done" and Nickelback's "Burn It to the Ground". AC/DC is also nominated for Best Rock Album, while Steve Vai is up for a Best Rock Instrumental Performance award.
Awards will be handed out on January 31, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and will air on CBS television. A full list of all nominees can be found here.
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Judas Priest - "Dissident Aggressor" (from A Touch of Evil ? Live)
Lamb Of God - "Set to Fail" (from Wrath)
Megadeth - "Head Crusher" (from Endgame)
Ministry - "Señor Peligro" (from Adios...)
Slayer - "Hate Worldwide" (from World Painted Blood)
Except for Slayer, who already won 2 Grammys, none of the bands have won before. Megadeth were already nominated 8 times without a win (together with Metallica, the band who has been nominated the most in this category since its introduction in 1989), Ministry were already nominated 6 times and Judas Priest already had 4 nominations without a win. Lamb of God were previously nominated once, in 2007.
Metallica's "Unforgiven III" is nominated in the Best Hard Rock Performance, together with AC/DC's "War Machine", Alice In Chains' "Check My Brain", Linkin Park's "What I've Done" and Nickelback's "Burn It to the Ground". AC/DC is also nominated for Best Rock Album, while Steve Vai is up for a Best Rock Instrumental Performance award.
Awards will be handed out on January 31, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and will air on CBS television. A full list of all nominees can be found here.
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| Source: | grammy.com |