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| 14.02.2010 | › | Coram Lethe - New Singer Announced |
| 11.02.2010 | › | Nosdrama - New Album Details |
| 14.01.2010 | › | Rammstein - More Censorship Issues |
| 03.12.2009 | › | Grammy Awards - Best Metal Performance Nominations |
| 14.11.2009 | › | The Gates Of Slumber - Winter USA Tour With Pentagram |
| 09.08.2009 | › | Rammstein - Sign With Vagrant Records In The US |
| 16.06.2009 | › | Ram-Zet - Releasing New Album Later This Year |
| 08.05.2009 | › | Rammstein - European Tour Dates |
| 22.04.2009 | › | Abramis Brama - New Album Details |
| 15.02.2009 | › | Abramis Brama - New Album Coming Up |
| 09.02.2009 | › | Metallica - Win Best Metal Performance Grammy |
| 09.01.2009 | › | In Flames - Win Swedish Grammy Award |
| 30.11.2008 | › | Kramola - New Album Out |
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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.
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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.
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| 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 |
The Gates Of Slumber - Winter USA Tour With Pentagram
Two of doom metal's most acclaimed acts will team up for a two week U.S. tour this winter as the legendary Pentagram joins forces with celebrated "True Heavy Metal" band The Gates Of Slumber. The 11 city tour will launch on January 15, 2010 in Springfield, VA.
The pairing of Pentagram and The Gates Of Slumber aligns 2 generations of doom metal majesty and will undoubtedly be a tremendous treat for both long time loyalists and wide-eyed newcomers alike. Formed in 1971, Pentagram has a long and storied history that continues to play out almost 40 years later. Let by wildly charismatic vocalist Bobby Liebling, the band has forged an indelible mark in the "Heavy Metal Rock and Roll" pantheon and continues to influence scores of modern day acts. The Gates Of Slumber has emerged as one of modern day metal's most critically acclaimed bands whose decidedly throwback sound both pays homage to and builds upon "Heavy Metal" in its truest form. The band has been hailed as "a breath of fresh air within the doom/true metal underground" and its latest studio album Hymns of Blood & Thunder (Rise Above) is in stores now.
01/15 Springfield, VA Jaxx
01/16 Philadelphia, PA Polaris
01/17 New York, NY BB King Blues Club
01/18 Richmond, VA The Hat Factory
01/21 New Orleans, LA The Howlin's Wolf
01/23 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
01/26 Des Moines, IA Vaudeville Mews
01/27 Madison, WI High Noon
01/28 Cleveland, OH Peabody's
01/29 Detroit, MI Blondie's
01/30 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle
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The pairing of Pentagram and The Gates Of Slumber aligns 2 generations of doom metal majesty and will undoubtedly be a tremendous treat for both long time loyalists and wide-eyed newcomers alike. Formed in 1971, Pentagram has a long and storied history that continues to play out almost 40 years later. Let by wildly charismatic vocalist Bobby Liebling, the band has forged an indelible mark in the "Heavy Metal Rock and Roll" pantheon and continues to influence scores of modern day acts. The Gates Of Slumber has emerged as one of modern day metal's most critically acclaimed bands whose decidedly throwback sound both pays homage to and builds upon "Heavy Metal" in its truest form. The band has been hailed as "a breath of fresh air within the doom/true metal underground" and its latest studio album Hymns of Blood & Thunder (Rise Above) is in stores now.
01/15 Springfield, VA Jaxx
01/16 Philadelphia, PA Polaris
01/17 New York, NY BB King Blues Club
01/18 Richmond, VA The Hat Factory
01/21 New Orleans, LA The Howlin's Wolf
01/23 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
01/26 Des Moines, IA Vaudeville Mews
01/27 Madison, WI High Noon
01/28 Cleveland, OH Peabody's
01/29 Detroit, MI Blondie's
01/30 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle
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| Source: | metalblade.com |
| Band profile: | The Gates Of Slumber |
| Event: | The Gates Of Slumber + Pentagram |
Rammstein - Sign With Vagrant Records In The US
Rammstein returns with their first new album in four years, having signed a marketing and distribution deal in the US with Vagrant Records.
The 11-song album is slated for a late fall 2009 simultaneous worldwide launch with more details to be announced shortly. Pre-production for the new release was done at Castle Beerenstedt in eastern Germany's Halle/Saale while the bulk of the recording was done in late 2008 at Northern California's Sonoma Mountain Studio. As with the band's previous releases, the new album was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hellner in Stockholm.
The 11-song album is slated for a late fall 2009 simultaneous worldwide launch with more details to be announced shortly. Pre-production for the new release was done at Castle Beerenstedt in eastern Germany's Halle/Saale while the bulk of the recording was done in late 2008 at Northern California's Sonoma Mountain Studio. As with the band's previous releases, the new album was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hellner in Stockholm.
| Source: | thegauntlet.com |
| Band profile: | Rammstein |
Ram-Zet - Releasing New Album Later This Year
Ascendance Records are proud to announce that Ram-Zet's fourth studio album entitled "Neutralized" will be released through the label this autumn.
Since 2000 Ram-Zet have built a strong and dedicated following. Led by Zet's creative talents for guitar and vocals and the sultry voice of Sfinx, "Neutralized" is sure to please their fan-base as ever.
The album was recorded during 2008 and early 2009, seeing the band at the peak of their creativity. Ram-Zet employed a lengthy, busy writing schedule with the album being mixed this summer ready for a tentative release date of September. Illustrating the innovative, challenging and intense sound that fans have come to expect from Ram-Zet, "Neutralized" is the perfect next addition to their catalogue.
The cover artwork for "Neutralized" can already be found here.
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Since 2000 Ram-Zet have built a strong and dedicated following. Led by Zet's creative talents for guitar and vocals and the sultry voice of Sfinx, "Neutralized" is sure to please their fan-base as ever.
The album was recorded during 2008 and early 2009, seeing the band at the peak of their creativity. Ram-Zet employed a lengthy, busy writing schedule with the album being mixed this summer ready for a tentative release date of September. Illustrating the innovative, challenging and intense sound that fans have come to expect from Ram-Zet, "Neutralized" is the perfect next addition to their catalogue.
The cover artwork for "Neutralized" can already be found here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Rammstein - European Tour Dates
German metallers Rammstein have announced that they are going to tour through Europe in November/December 2009.
Announced dates are as follows:
November 08 - Portugal, Lisbon - Pavilhão Atlântico
November 10 - Spain, Madrid - Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid
November 12 - Spain, Barcelona - Pavelló Olímpic de Badalona
November 14 - Spain, Bilbao, Bizkaia - Arena
November 16 - France, Nantes - Zénith Nantes Métropole
November 18 - Switzerland, Basel - St. Jakobshalle
November 19 - Switzerland, Geneva - Arena de Genève
November 21 - Austria, Vienna - Stadthalle
November 23 - Germany, Munic - Olympiahalle
November 24 - Germany, Leipzig - Arena
November 25 - Czech Republic, Prague - O2 Arena
November 27 - Poland, Katowice - Spodek
November 29 - Germany, Cologne - Lanxess Arena
December 02 - France, Lyon - Halle Tony Garnier
December 03 - France, Strasbourg - Zénith
December 04 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Rockhal
December 06 - Netherlands, Arnheim - GelreDome
December 08 - France, Paris - Bercy
December 09 - France, Paris - Bercy
December 10 - Belgium, Antwerp - Sportpaleis
December 11 - Germany, Frankfurt - Festhalle
December 12 - Germany, Stuttgart - Schleyer-Halle
December 14 - Germany, Hamburg - Color Line Arena
December 15 - Denmark, Copenhagen - Forum
December 17 - Germany, Rostock - HanseMesse
December 18 - Germany, Berlin - Velodrom
December 19 - Germany, Berlin - Velodrom
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Announced dates are as follows:
November 08 - Portugal, Lisbon - Pavilhão Atlântico
November 10 - Spain, Madrid - Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid
November 12 - Spain, Barcelona - Pavelló Olímpic de Badalona
November 14 - Spain, Bilbao, Bizkaia - Arena
November 16 - France, Nantes - Zénith Nantes Métropole
November 18 - Switzerland, Basel - St. Jakobshalle
November 19 - Switzerland, Geneva - Arena de Genève
November 21 - Austria, Vienna - Stadthalle
November 23 - Germany, Munic - Olympiahalle
November 24 - Germany, Leipzig - Arena
November 25 - Czech Republic, Prague - O2 Arena
November 27 - Poland, Katowice - Spodek
November 29 - Germany, Cologne - Lanxess Arena
December 02 - France, Lyon - Halle Tony Garnier
December 03 - France, Strasbourg - Zénith
December 04 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Rockhal
December 06 - Netherlands, Arnheim - GelreDome
December 08 - France, Paris - Bercy
December 09 - France, Paris - Bercy
December 10 - Belgium, Antwerp - Sportpaleis
December 11 - Germany, Frankfurt - Festhalle
December 12 - Germany, Stuttgart - Schleyer-Halle
December 14 - Germany, Hamburg - Color Line Arena
December 15 - Denmark, Copenhagen - Forum
December 17 - Germany, Rostock - HanseMesse
December 18 - Germany, Berlin - Velodrom
December 19 - Germany, Berlin - Velodrom
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| Source: | rammstein.com |
| Band profile: | Rammstein |
| Event: | Rammstein: European Tour |
Abramis Brama - New Album Details
Abramis Brama have issued the following update:
"Yes folk's, thing are actually happening in this end! The releasedate for our new album "Smakar Söndag" has officially been set to 13th of May. The album contains 11 songs of fresh bream. On the 20th of May we will have a releaseparty including one hell of a live-gig on Pub Anchor, Sveavägen 90, Stockholm, Sweden. Our first gig in Stockholm for about a year and a half so expect new songs, old songs, singalongs andwhatnot and testosteroneswinging, footstomping music. Did I mention that the day after is a holiday so you can drink strong lemonade and stay up very late if needed? Well, now you know."
Here's the tracklist of "Smakar Söndag" cover art]:
01. Kylan Kommer Inifrån
02. Sista Morgonljuset
03. Smakar Söndag
04. N.E.J.
05. Långsamt
06. Vägskäl
07. Enkel Resa
08. Med Ont Försåt
09. Öga För Öga
10. Förbjuden Frukt
11. Kommer Hem
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"Yes folk's, thing are actually happening in this end! The releasedate for our new album "Smakar Söndag" has officially been set to 13th of May. The album contains 11 songs of fresh bream. On the 20th of May we will have a releaseparty including one hell of a live-gig on Pub Anchor, Sveavägen 90, Stockholm, Sweden. Our first gig in Stockholm for about a year and a half so expect new songs, old songs, singalongs andwhatnot and testosteroneswinging, footstomping music. Did I mention that the day after is a holiday so you can drink strong lemonade and stay up very late if needed? Well, now you know."
Here's the tracklist of "Smakar Söndag" cover art]:
01. Kylan Kommer Inifrån
02. Sista Morgonljuset
03. Smakar Söndag
04. N.E.J.
05. Långsamt
06. Vägskäl
07. Enkel Resa
08. Med Ont Försåt
09. Öga För Öga
10. Förbjuden Frukt
11. Kommer Hem
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Abramis Brama |
Abramis Brama - New Album Coming Up
Swedish metallers Abramis Brama have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"Time for a MEGA update in the "what have you been up to lately" department... First and foremost, we've got a brand new album coming out sometime in March/April this year! It will contain approximately 10-11 brand new songs. We've yet to decide on a name for the album but when we do, you'll be the first to know.
Coinciding with the release of the album we will of course do as many gigs as we can possibly fit in during the rest of the year, starting in Norway mid-March opening up for our favourite Norwegians; Black Debbath! All other confirmed gigs can be found at our website.
Last week we took some pictures for the albumcover (amongst other things) in a photostudion together with our favourite photographer, Linda Helsing. The result was smashing as you can see if you check out this promo-pic."
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"Time for a MEGA update in the "what have you been up to lately" department... First and foremost, we've got a brand new album coming out sometime in March/April this year! It will contain approximately 10-11 brand new songs. We've yet to decide on a name for the album but when we do, you'll be the first to know.
Coinciding with the release of the album we will of course do as many gigs as we can possibly fit in during the rest of the year, starting in Norway mid-March opening up for our favourite Norwegians; Black Debbath! All other confirmed gigs can be found at our website.
Last week we took some pictures for the albumcover (amongst other things) in a photostudion together with our favourite photographer, Linda Helsing. The result was smashing as you can see if you check out this promo-pic."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Abramis Brama |
| Event: | Abramis Brama |
Metallica - Win Best Metal Performance Grammy
Metallica have won a Grammy Award in the Best Metal Performance category with the song "My Apocalypse" at the 51st annual Grammy Awards, held in Los Angeles last night. This is Metallica's eight Grammy thus far, including five for "Best Metal Performance."
All the nominees for Best Metal Performance (for solo, duo, group or collaborative performances, with vocals. Singles or Tracks only):
DragonForce - Heroes Of Our Time (from the album "Ultra Beatdown")
Judas Priest - Nostradamus (from the album "Nostradamus")
Metallica - My Apocalypse (from the album "Death Magnetic")
Ministry - Under My Thumb (from the album "Cover Up")
Slipknot - Psychosocial (from the album "All Hope Is Gone")
"Death Magnetic" won also a Grammy for Best Recording Package, while Rick Rubin went home with a Grammy for Producer Of The Year.
Metallica were also nominated with the track "Suicide & Redemption" for Best Rock Instrumental Performance, but lost that one to "Peaches En Regalia" from Zappa Plays Zappa Featuring Steve Vai & Napoleon Murphy Brock. "Death Magnetic" was also nominated for Best Rock Album but lost to Coldplay's "Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends".
The Mars Volta won in the Hard Rock Performance category, leaving behind Disturbed, Judas Priest, Mötley Crüe and Rob Zombie.
Robert Plant (ex-Led Zeppelin) and Alison Krauss won all five of the categories they were nominated in with the album "Raising Sand".
A list of all nominees and winners can be found here.
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All the nominees for Best Metal Performance (for solo, duo, group or collaborative performances, with vocals. Singles or Tracks only):
DragonForce - Heroes Of Our Time (from the album "Ultra Beatdown")
Judas Priest - Nostradamus (from the album "Nostradamus")
Metallica - My Apocalypse (from the album "Death Magnetic")
Ministry - Under My Thumb (from the album "Cover Up")
Slipknot - Psychosocial (from the album "All Hope Is Gone")
"Death Magnetic" won also a Grammy for Best Recording Package, while Rick Rubin went home with a Grammy for Producer Of The Year.
Metallica were also nominated with the track "Suicide & Redemption" for Best Rock Instrumental Performance, but lost that one to "Peaches En Regalia" from Zappa Plays Zappa Featuring Steve Vai & Napoleon Murphy Brock. "Death Magnetic" was also nominated for Best Rock Album but lost to Coldplay's "Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends".
The Mars Volta won in the Hard Rock Performance category, leaving behind Disturbed, Judas Priest, Mötley Crüe and Rob Zombie.
Robert Plant (ex-Led Zeppelin) and Alison Krauss won all five of the categories they were nominated in with the album "Raising Sand".
A list of all nominees and winners can be found here.
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| Source: | grammy.com |
| Band profile: | Metallica |
In Flames - Win Swedish Grammy Award
Just like two years ago, In Flames have won a Swedish "Grammi Award" in the Best Hard Rock category, this time for their latest effort "A Sense Of Purpose". This is already the fourth time in five years the band is honoured with such an award (Mustasch won the Award last year). A total of five bands were nominated for their most recent releases, all of which came out during 2008. The nominees were as follows:
In Flames - A Sense Of Purpose
Meshuggah - obZen
Millencolin - Machine 15
Opeth - Watershed
Sabaton - The Art Of War
The Swedish "Grammis" gala was held on Wednesday night (January 7) at Hovet in Stockholm. In Flames were also nominated for the "Best Live" act. The band also performed the song "Alias" during the ceremony, which was broadcast live on Swedish national channel TV4. Video footage of the acceptance speech (in Swedish) and the performance can be viewed on blabbermouth.
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In Flames - A Sense Of Purpose
Meshuggah - obZen
Millencolin - Machine 15
Opeth - Watershed
Sabaton - The Art Of War
The Swedish "Grammis" gala was held on Wednesday night (January 7) at Hovet in Stockholm. In Flames were also nominated for the "Best Live" act. The band also performed the song "Alias" during the ceremony, which was broadcast live on Swedish national channel TV4. Video footage of the acceptance speech (in Swedish) and the performance can be viewed on blabbermouth.
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| Source: | inflames.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
Kramola - New Album Out
Russian label Irond records presents the new Kramola album "Krov Svobody". Kramola is the latest side project with members of Moscow metal band Nevid.
The album was recorded by some original Nevid members: Lesiar, Arsafes, Olga Lantseva, Olga Mashkina, and other musicians like Wolfenhirt, Harry, Alex Kozlovsky, Alex Bolshov. Also live on stage other Nevid members Alex Smirnov and Glen will be performing for Kramola.
Tracklist:
01. Kanun
02. Kramola
03. Bedny Mesyats
04. Zabludilas Vnov Dusha
05. Moye Pole
06. Smert' Lubit Tolko Voynu!
07. Pogorelets
08. Veter
09. Tihim Ehom Ptichih Stay...
10. Zveri, Ptitsy - brat'ya Moi Odnokrovnye
11. Step'
12. Moya radost'-Gore!
13. Klikushin Son
14. Za Rekoy Zarnitsey Taet...
15. Voshozhdenie
16. Na Kogo Zhe Ty...
17. Polynya
18. Gadiuka-Krasa
19. Krovnoe Zverye
20. Polyhaet
Both Nevid and Kramola will be doing a couple of live shows in late 2008 and early 2009.
(Text translated from Russian by Alex Smirnov, drummer of Nevid).
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The album was recorded by some original Nevid members: Lesiar, Arsafes, Olga Lantseva, Olga Mashkina, and other musicians like Wolfenhirt, Harry, Alex Kozlovsky, Alex Bolshov. Also live on stage other Nevid members Alex Smirnov and Glen will be performing for Kramola.
Tracklist:
01. Kanun
02. Kramola
03. Bedny Mesyats
04. Zabludilas Vnov Dusha
05. Moye Pole
06. Smert' Lubit Tolko Voynu!
07. Pogorelets
08. Veter
09. Tihim Ehom Ptichih Stay...
10. Zveri, Ptitsy - brat'ya Moi Odnokrovnye
11. Step'
12. Moya radost'-Gore!
13. Klikushin Son
14. Za Rekoy Zarnitsey Taet...
15. Voshozhdenie
16. Na Kogo Zhe Ty...
17. Polynya
18. Gadiuka-Krasa
19. Krovnoe Zverye
20. Polyhaet
Both Nevid and Kramola will be doing a couple of live shows in late 2008 and early 2009.
(Text translated from Russian by Alex Smirnov, drummer of Nevid).
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| Source: | nevid.ru |
| Band profile: | Nevid |
Rammstein - New Album On The Way
Original news, posted on 07.11.2008
Rammstein have announced the following:
"Now that the band has finished pre-production in Berlin for its new album, Operation "Album 6" is going forward full steam ahead. Christoph Schneider arrived in Los Angeles last week to meet with Jacob Hellner and production team (i.e., currently Ulf Kruckenberg and Florian Ammon) to undertake preparations for recording of all the drum tracks. Also to arrive in L.A. this week for the drum sessions, Paul and Richard. Finally, a studio has been rented near San Francisco for the bulk of the main recording work, and the band will go into retreat there for several weeks starting on November 9th, 2008. Clear the decks, the Rammstein tanker is once again under steam!"
UPDATE
Rammstein have issued the following minor update via their newsletter:
"While Rammstein are recording their newest studio album in sunny California, the first snow has fallen today in Berlin. You have sent us a lot of questions since news reached you via the Rammstein website about the recordings for the new album. Many rumours have flooded the internet since then. The production of the album will take some time and a release isn't planned before autumn 2009. If everything goes according to plan, we'll hear the first single before summer 2009 and be able to greet Rammstein at the beginning of their tour before the end of the year. This tour, which is to stretch far into the year 2010, will finally give you enough of a chance to see the band live again after the long period of waiting. Above all, there are some surprises in store for our loyal fans and Community members in the 2009/2010 tour year."
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Rammstein have announced the following:
"Now that the band has finished pre-production in Berlin for its new album, Operation "Album 6" is going forward full steam ahead. Christoph Schneider arrived in Los Angeles last week to meet with Jacob Hellner and production team (i.e., currently Ulf Kruckenberg and Florian Ammon) to undertake preparations for recording of all the drum tracks. Also to arrive in L.A. this week for the drum sessions, Paul and Richard. Finally, a studio has been rented near San Francisco for the bulk of the main recording work, and the band will go into retreat there for several weeks starting on November 9th, 2008. Clear the decks, the Rammstein tanker is once again under steam!"
UPDATE
Rammstein have issued the following minor update via their newsletter:
"While Rammstein are recording their newest studio album in sunny California, the first snow has fallen today in Berlin. You have sent us a lot of questions since news reached you via the Rammstein website about the recordings for the new album. Many rumours have flooded the internet since then. The production of the album will take some time and a release isn't planned before autumn 2009. If everything goes according to plan, we'll hear the first single before summer 2009 and be able to greet Rammstein at the beginning of their tour before the end of the year. This tour, which is to stretch far into the year 2010, will finally give you enough of a chance to see the band live again after the long period of waiting. Above all, there are some surprises in store for our loyal fans and Community members in the 2009/2010 tour year."
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| Source: | rammstein.com |
| Band profile: | Rammstein |