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Symphony X - N. American Co-Headliner Tour With Iced Earth
New Jersey's progressive metal juggernauts Symphony X will be returning to North America for a co-headlining tour with heavy metal stalwarts Iced Earth. Opening each night will be L.A. thrashers Warbringer.
The 32-show trek will launch in Hartford, Connecticut on January 31st, weave through the Great White North, then blow out the lights in Clifton Park, New York on March 11th.
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The 32-show trek will launch in Hartford, Connecticut on January 31st, weave through the Great White North, then blow out the lights in Clifton Park, New York on March 11th.
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Source: | facebook.com |
Band profile: | Symphony X |
Event: | Symphony X + Iced Earth: North American Tour 2012 |
Insomnium - Guitarist Ville Vänni Leaves The Band
Insomnium have announced that guitarist Ville Vänni will leave the band after the two Finnish shows in Joensuu and Helsinki. He will be replaced by Markus Vanhala from Omnium Gatherum, who will join as a full-time member.
Here it is the message from Ville, taken from the band's website: "Dear all, time is now ripe to share the news about line-up changes in the Insomnium camp. With a heavy heart I have reached the decision to resign from Insomnium. The decision is mutual and final, and there is no big drama behind it."
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Here it is the message from Ville, taken from the band's website: "Dear all, time is now ripe to share the news about line-up changes in the Insomnium camp. With a heavy heart I have reached the decision to resign from Insomnium. The decision is mutual and final, and there is no big drama behind it."
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Source: | insomnium.net |
Band profile: | Insomnium |
Axel Rudi Pell - Enter The Studio In November, New Album Title Revealed
German metallers Axel Rudi Pell have issued the following update on the band's Facebook page:
"We're proud to announce that Johnny, Mike ,Ferdy , Volker and Axel will enter the studio in late November with Engineer and Co-Producer Charlie Bauerfeind, to record the next studio album, titled Circle Of The Oath, 2 years after it's successful predecessor The Crest."
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"We're proud to announce that Johnny, Mike ,Ferdy , Volker and Axel will enter the studio in late November with Engineer and Co-Producer Charlie Bauerfeind, to record the next studio album, titled Circle Of The Oath, 2 years after it's successful predecessor The Crest."
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Source: | de-de.facebook.com |
Band profile: | Axel Rudi Pell |
Kreator - Mille Petrozza Releases Further Information About Upcoming Album
According to a recent interview that you can read at this location, Kreator's frontman Mille Petrozza has revealed that the band will be entering the studio in January to record the new album and that Jens Bogren will be in charge of pre-production.
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Source: | kreator-terrorzone.de |
Band profile: | Kreator |
Versailles - New Tour Dates Announced
Japanese power metal/J-Rock outfit Versailles have announced new tour dates. The band will head to South America in the Versailles World Tour 2011: Holy Grail - South America tour and then return to Japan in January/February to do some additional shows.
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Source: | kamijo.syncl.jp |
Band profile: | Versailles |
Blotted Science - Another Video Online
"Vermicular Asphyxiation", the new video from progressive metallers Blotted Science is now available for viewing below. The song is off the band's new EP, The Animation Of Entomology, released earlier this month. Like "Cretaceous Chasm", which was scored for the King Kong movie, "Vermicular Asphyxiation" has been scored for the movie Slither released in 2006.
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Source: | facebook.com |
Band profile: | Blotted Science |
Daylight Misery - To Enter Studio In 2012
Greek death/doom outfit Daylight Misery have confirmed that they will be entering studio next year to record their second and follow-up to their debut effort Depressive Icons. In a short update issued on the band's MySpace, the band states: "We would like to inform you that the pre-production of our second album is almost ready and we will enter the studio in the beginning of 2012 for the final product! Stay tuned for more and once again, thanks for the support!"
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Source: | myspace.com |
Band profile: | Daylight Misery |
Blind Guardian - Announce New Compilation Album
German power metallers Blind Guardian have announced a new compilation album entitled Memories Of A Time To Come due out January 27th, 2012, via Nuclear Blast Records. The compilation album will feature re-recorded and remixed songs from the band's entire discography.
Blind Guardian is also working on a new concept orchestral album with fantasy author Markus Heitz also due out in 2012.
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Blind Guardian is also working on a new concept orchestral album with fantasy author Markus Heitz also due out in 2012.
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Source: | blind-guardian.com |
Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
Rammstein - Unveil Details About New Compilation Album
German industrial metallers Rammstein have announced the release date of their upcoming new compilation album Made In Germany 1995-2011. The album will be released in three formats on December 2nd in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland via Universal Germany and November 22nd in the US via Vagrant Records.
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Source: | rammstein.de |
Band profile: | Rammstein |
Nightwish - Teaser Video For New Single
The Finnish symphonic act Nightwish offer the audiences a chance to have the first glance at an excerpt from the music video for their upcoming single Storytime.
The clip can be viewed as embedded below or by following the link.
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The clip can be viewed as embedded below or by following the link.
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Source: | nightwish.com |
Band profile: | Nightwish |
Overkill - Announce Killfest 2 Tour Dates
New Jersey thrashers Overkill will tour the United States in April/May 2012, headlining the Killfest 2. Support will come from the hand of Belphegor, Aborted, Blackguard, System Divide and Diamond Plate.
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Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
Band profile: | Overkill |
Event: | Overkill: The Electric Age Tour |
Trivium - New Video Online
"Built To Fall", a new video from US metallers Trivium has now debuted at Yahoo.com. Alternatively, you can watch it below. The song "Built To Fall" is off the band's recent output In Waves, released on August 9th via Roadrunner records.
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Source: | facebook.com |
Band profile: | Trivium |
Helltrain - New Single Available For Free Download
"Mr. Cooger", the new single from the Swedish metallers Helltrain, is available for free download at this location (Also the song can be streamed on YouTube here or at the band's MySpace page here).
"Mr. Cooger" comes off the band's forthcoming full-length album, which is set for release in early 2012.
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"Mr. Cooger" comes off the band's forthcoming full-length album, which is set for release in early 2012.
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Source: | mediakonsult.net |
Band profile: | Helltrain |
Iron Mask - Unveil New Album Artwork, Confirm Release Date
Belgium power metal outfit Iron Mask have unveiled the album artwork for their new upcoming album entitled Black As Death, which can be viewed below. The album will see the light of day on December 16th via AFM Records. In case you also missed it, the band is still streaming a single off that album called "Broken Hero" at this location.
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Source: | facebook.com |
Band profile: | Iron Mask |
Grave Digger - Re-Sign With Napalm Records
Napalm Records press release
Grave Digger have renewed their contract with Napalm Records.
The band commented: "After releasing two very successful CDs and our The Clans Are Still Marching DVD, we are happy to share the good news with our fans: Yes, we will continue! Over the past three years, a business cooperation turned into a friendship which can hardly be found in today's music industry. Napalm is a small and hard-working team that is as effective and productive as a company of 70 people. Always reachable and competent, they work with their artists individually. These are the strengths of Napalm, and that is why we have signed a deal for three more records under the Napalm banner. Long live rock'n'roll - long live Napalm and Grave Digger."
Max Riedler (Managing Director Napalm Records) added: "Chris Boltendahl and the members of Grave Digger are an exception in the music business. They are always professional, reliable and furthermore, they find words of appreciation for Napalm. That's when the hard work turns into joy! We motivate each other and face new challenges as a team. Thanks for your trust, we look forward to the new songs!"
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Grave Digger have renewed their contract with Napalm Records.
The band commented: "After releasing two very successful CDs and our The Clans Are Still Marching DVD, we are happy to share the good news with our fans: Yes, we will continue! Over the past three years, a business cooperation turned into a friendship which can hardly be found in today's music industry. Napalm is a small and hard-working team that is as effective and productive as a company of 70 people. Always reachable and competent, they work with their artists individually. These are the strengths of Napalm, and that is why we have signed a deal for three more records under the Napalm banner. Long live rock'n'roll - long live Napalm and Grave Digger."
Max Riedler (Managing Director Napalm Records) added: "Chris Boltendahl and the members of Grave Digger are an exception in the music business. They are always professional, reliable and furthermore, they find words of appreciation for Napalm. That's when the hard work turns into joy! We motivate each other and face new challenges as a team. Thanks for your trust, we look forward to the new songs!"
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Source: | myspace.com |
Band profile: | Grave Digger |