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Crystal Viper - New Album Title And Release Date Revealed
Official press release
The fourth studio album of the Polish female fronted traditional heavy metal act Crystal Viper, will be titled Crimen Excepta, and will be a concept album about holy inquisition, black magic and witches, where fiction will be mixed with historical facts. The album will be recorded in December 2011 and January 2012, with producer Bart Gabriel (Jack Starr's, Burning Starr, Lonewolf, Sabbat) and sound engineer Mariusz Pietka, at the MP Studio in Poland (the same one which was lately used by bands such as Sabaton or Mortician). Crimen Excepta will hit the streets on April 27, 2012, and will be released on AFM Records.
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The fourth studio album of the Polish female fronted traditional heavy metal act Crystal Viper, will be titled Crimen Excepta, and will be a concept album about holy inquisition, black magic and witches, where fiction will be mixed with historical facts. The album will be recorded in December 2011 and January 2012, with producer Bart Gabriel (Jack Starr's, Burning Starr, Lonewolf, Sabbat) and sound engineer Mariusz Pietka, at the MP Studio in Poland (the same one which was lately used by bands such as Sabaton or Mortician). Crimen Excepta will hit the streets on April 27, 2012, and will be released on AFM Records.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Crystal Viper |
Cadaveria - New Album Details Revealed
Italian metallers Cadaveria will release their forthcoming album, entitled Horror Metal, on January 31, 2012 via Bakerteam Records.
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| Source: | cadaveria.com |
| Band profile: | Cadaveria |
Dokken - Sign With Frontiers Records, New Album On The Way
Frontiers Records press release
Frontiers Records is excited to announce the signing of Dokken for the worldwide release of the band's forthcoming studio album in the spring of 2012.
The cooperation between Frontiers and Dokken started with the release of the band's CD Lightning Strikes Again in 2007. The album marked a return to Dokken's signature style with melodic hooklines and blazing guitar riffs that epitomized the band's sound on such records as Tooth & Nail, Under Lock & Key, Back For The Attack and Dysfunctional.
"So far we have written 10 songs in only 8 weeks," says singer Don Dokken. "Usually we spend a year or more on our music. I can't explain why this time it came so fast, it just happened. So far the music is very uptempo and heavy, of course we know our fans like the classic Dokken sound and this is where our new music is headed. It's been a band of brothers doing what we love : music".
Dokken plans to finish their new recording by the end of February and go out on the road in june. "In a perfect world we would like to release the new album before the summer and then play the festivals in Europe. Then hopefully we can jump on a package tour in the US," tells Don Dokken. "We want to give everyone a great CD that will keep all music fans Rokkin' during these troubled times!
Dokken is now formed by Don Dokken on lead vocals, Jon Levin on guitar, Sean McNabb on bass and Mick Brown on drums.
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Frontiers Records is excited to announce the signing of Dokken for the worldwide release of the band's forthcoming studio album in the spring of 2012.
The cooperation between Frontiers and Dokken started with the release of the band's CD Lightning Strikes Again in 2007. The album marked a return to Dokken's signature style with melodic hooklines and blazing guitar riffs that epitomized the band's sound on such records as Tooth & Nail, Under Lock & Key, Back For The Attack and Dysfunctional.
"So far we have written 10 songs in only 8 weeks," says singer Don Dokken. "Usually we spend a year or more on our music. I can't explain why this time it came so fast, it just happened. So far the music is very uptempo and heavy, of course we know our fans like the classic Dokken sound and this is where our new music is headed. It's been a band of brothers doing what we love : music".
Dokken plans to finish their new recording by the end of February and go out on the road in june. "In a perfect world we would like to release the new album before the summer and then play the festivals in Europe. Then hopefully we can jump on a package tour in the US," tells Don Dokken. "We want to give everyone a great CD that will keep all music fans Rokkin' during these troubled times!
Dokken is now formed by Don Dokken on lead vocals, Jon Levin on guitar, Sean McNabb on bass and Mick Brown on drums.
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| Source: | frontiers.it |
| Band profile: | Dokken |
The Forsaken - Sign With Massacre Records
Massacre Records press release
Swedish death metal juggernaut The Forsaken is proud to announce signing a new European deal with German label Massacre Records. Returning to the scene's spotlight some years of silence with the band's original line-up's core intact, only new among the line-up ranks is guitarist Calle Fäldt (ex-Deranged, Feared Creation), replacing Stefan Holm on guitars. A full-time member since winter of 2010, he is a perfectly adjusted wheel in the machinery of The Forsaken, fitting perfectly both in his string execution and in the band's chemistry. With a complete line-up once again, The Forsaken are ready to unleash destruction upon the masses once more. The upcoming, yet untitled fourth album is estimated for release in the spring of 2012. Mixing duties have fallen on the legendary Fascination Street studio (Amon Amarth, Opeth, etc.) and supporters of The Forsaken will easily recognize the band's trademark sound and hellish groove, established on the previous releases (Manifest Of Hate - 2001, Arts Of Desolation - 2002 and Traces Of The Past - 2003, all launched worldwide via Century Media Records) as well as showcased on European touring with bands such as Nile, The Haunted, Grave, Soilwork or also Caliban. Check out the band's MySpace page for further updates on the album progress, tour dates and more.
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Swedish death metal juggernaut The Forsaken is proud to announce signing a new European deal with German label Massacre Records. Returning to the scene's spotlight some years of silence with the band's original line-up's core intact, only new among the line-up ranks is guitarist Calle Fäldt (ex-Deranged, Feared Creation), replacing Stefan Holm on guitars. A full-time member since winter of 2010, he is a perfectly adjusted wheel in the machinery of The Forsaken, fitting perfectly both in his string execution and in the band's chemistry. With a complete line-up once again, The Forsaken are ready to unleash destruction upon the masses once more. The upcoming, yet untitled fourth album is estimated for release in the spring of 2012. Mixing duties have fallen on the legendary Fascination Street studio (Amon Amarth, Opeth, etc.) and supporters of The Forsaken will easily recognize the band's trademark sound and hellish groove, established on the previous releases (Manifest Of Hate - 2001, Arts Of Desolation - 2002 and Traces Of The Past - 2003, all launched worldwide via Century Media Records) as well as showcased on European touring with bands such as Nile, The Haunted, Grave, Soilwork or also Caliban. Check out the band's MySpace page for further updates on the album progress, tour dates and more.
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| Source: | massacre-records.com |
| Band profile: | The Forsaken |
Alestorm - Announce UK & Ireland Tour 2012
Scottish folk metal act Alestorm has announced the Useless Drunken Bastards UK & Ireland Tour in February 2012 with Australians Claim The Throne.
The band commented: "Greetings dudes! In February 2012 we'll be hitting the road for our biggest headlining UK tour ever, including our first ever shows in Ireland! Along with us will be our Australian buddies Claim The Throne, who are really good at getting drunk. Get your asses down to the show, or we'll kick your ass. I know where you live."
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The band commented: "Greetings dudes! In February 2012 we'll be hitting the road for our biggest headlining UK tour ever, including our first ever shows in Ireland! Along with us will be our Australian buddies Claim The Throne, who are really good at getting drunk. Get your asses down to the show, or we'll kick your ass. I know where you live."
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| Source: | alestorm.net |
| Band profile: | Alestorm |
| Event: | Alestorm: Useless Drunken Bastards UK & Ireland Tour |
Drakkar - New Song Streaming Online
"When Lightning Strikes", a brand new song from Italian power metal band Drakkar is now streaming online at the band's MySpace page. The song comes off their upcoming new album entitled When Lighting Strikes, to be released on January 16th via My Kingdom Music. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Drakkar |
Unleashed - Finish Recording New Studio Album
Swedish death metallers Unleashed just checked in from the Chrome Studios in Sweden where they have finished the recordings of their 11th full-length album, which is set for a spring 2012 release via Nuclear Blast Records. The production will be handled by guitarist Fredrik Folkare at his Chrome Studios in Sweden.
Johnny Hedlund (bass/vocals) commented: "We are now ready with most of the recording, final vocals were done last week and we are very satisfied so far. We will now spend some real time on mixing this and creating a crushing sound. Anders just asked me if this might be the fastest Unleashed album to date. I'm not sure but it's likely close anyhow."
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Johnny Hedlund (bass/vocals) commented: "We are now ready with most of the recording, final vocals were done last week and we are very satisfied so far. We will now spend some real time on mixing this and creating a crushing sound. Anders just asked me if this might be the fastest Unleashed album to date. I'm not sure but it's likely close anyhow."
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Unleashed |
Theocracy - New Album Samples Online
As The World Bleeds, the new album from US progressive power metal band Theocracy has been released in North America and will be released in Europe on November 25th. Amazon is hosting samples of all the songs in the album and you can listen to them at this location. More album details were previously reported here.
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| Source: | theocracymusic.com |
| Band profile: | Theocracy |
Vektor - Entire New Album Streaming Online
Outer Isolation, the new album from US thrash metallers Vektor is now streaming online in its entirety at this location. The album is released today via Heavy Artillery Records and it is the follow-up to the 2009's Black Future release, which can also be streamed here. More album details were previously reported at this location.
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| Source: | heavyartillery.us |
| Band profile: | Vektor |
Coalesce - Remastered Track Streaming Online
"Did It Pay The Rent", a remastered track from US metallers Coalesce is now streaming online at this location. The song comes off the band's remastered debut album Give Them Rope, to be released today via Relapse Records.
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| Source: | lambgoat.com |
Blood Stain Child - European Tour Dates Postponed
Japanese metallers Blood Stain Child have announced the postponement of most of the dates on their European tour in November and December. The dates in Russia and Ukraine will however remain as scheduled.
Here it is the statement from the band: "EU tour postponed - Due to various unfortunate situations, we could not avoid the change in schedule. Therefore, we would like to apologize to all the fans that have been waiting for us, from the bottom of our heart. Soon, we will be able to announce new dates for the tour, so we ask for your understanding and your patience."
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Here it is the statement from the band: "EU tour postponed - Due to various unfortunate situations, we could not avoid the change in schedule. Therefore, we would like to apologize to all the fans that have been waiting for us, from the bottom of our heart. Soon, we will be able to announce new dates for the tour, so we ask for your understanding and your patience."
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| Source: | bloodstainchild.com |
| Band profile: | Blood Stain Child |
| Event: | Blood Stain Child: Epsilon Tour [POSTPONED] |
Vildhjarta - New Album Streaming Online And New Video Released
Måsstaden, the upcoming new album from Swedish progressive/djent metallers Vildhjarta is now streaming online at this location. Furthermore, the video for the song "Dagger", to be featured on the album, can now be viewed exclusively here. The album is set for release on November 28th in Europe and November 29th in the US via Century Media.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
Gotthard - Announce New Vocalist
Swiss hard-rockers Gotthard have announced Nic Maeder as their new vocalist.
The band made the following statement: "Dear Gotthard Fans - it gives us great pleasure to announce that we have found a new singer. The successor to Steve Lee, who was killed in a tragic accident last year, is Nic Maeder and is Swiss-born. Nic was born in 1971 in Lausanne, lived in Melbourne, Australia and grew up between Switzerland and 'Down Under. 'Nic not only has a great voice and is a fantastic musician, but we also have a great person in our midst', says Leo. 'We can rock again at last.'"
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The band made the following statement: "Dear Gotthard Fans - it gives us great pleasure to announce that we have found a new singer. The successor to Steve Lee, who was killed in a tragic accident last year, is Nic Maeder and is Swiss-born. Nic was born in 1971 in Lausanne, lived in Melbourne, Australia and grew up between Switzerland and 'Down Under. 'Nic not only has a great voice and is a fantastic musician, but we also have a great person in our midst', says Leo. 'We can rock again at last.'"
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| Source: | gotthard.com |
| Band profile: | Gotthard |
Cattle Decapitation - Vocalist To Make Guest Appearance On Upcoming Soulfly Album
Metal Blade press release:
Cattle Decapitation vocalist Travis Ryan has recently recorded vocals for the new Soulfly album due early 2012 on Roadrunner Records. Travis recorded his portion of the vocals at Frick'in Studios in San Marcos, CA, with engineer Dan Frick and the result was extremely positive.
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Cattle Decapitation vocalist Travis Ryan has recently recorded vocals for the new Soulfly album due early 2012 on Roadrunner Records. Travis recorded his portion of the vocals at Frick'in Studios in San Marcos, CA, with engineer Dan Frick and the result was extremely positive.
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| Source: | metalblade.com |
| Band profile: | Cattle Decapitation |
Black Sabbath - Announce Summer Tour 2012
Black Sabbath press release:
Rock legends Black Sabbath will headline a number of Europe's premier festivals in 2012. After announcing their reunion on 11.11.11, these worldwide appearances are one of the most anticipated music events of 2012. Kicking off on Friday May 18th in Moscow at Olimpski, the tour will bring Black Sabbath to the masses at: Download Festival (UK), Azkena Rock Festival (Spain), Hellfest (France), Graspop Metal Meeting (Belgium), and Gods of Metal (Italy).
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Rock legends Black Sabbath will headline a number of Europe's premier festivals in 2012. After announcing their reunion on 11.11.11, these worldwide appearances are one of the most anticipated music events of 2012. Kicking off on Friday May 18th in Moscow at Olimpski, the tour will bring Black Sabbath to the masses at: Download Festival (UK), Azkena Rock Festival (Spain), Hellfest (France), Graspop Metal Meeting (Belgium), and Gods of Metal (Italy).
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| Source: | blacksabbath.com |
| Band profile: | Black Sabbath |
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