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Spiritual Beggars - Japanese Live Shows Announced
Spiritual Beggars - the Swedish stoner band featuring Arch Enemy's Michael Amott and Sharlee D'Angelo - has scheduled two live shows in Japan taking place in March.
Commented drummer Ludwig Witt: "We had a great time in Japan performing at the two massive Loud Park 10 concerts in October alongside Ozzy Osbourne, Motörhead etc. Our first new album in five years, Return To Zero, has been really well received by the Japanese fans and we can't wait to go back and play the full headline set at our own, more intimate, club dates in Osaka and Tokyo in March."
Spiritual Beggars in Japan:
March 24 - Tokyo - Club Quattro
March 25 - Osaka - Club Quattro
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Commented drummer Ludwig Witt: "We had a great time in Japan performing at the two massive Loud Park 10 concerts in October alongside Ozzy Osbourne, Motörhead etc. Our first new album in five years, Return To Zero, has been really well received by the Japanese fans and we can't wait to go back and play the full headline set at our own, more intimate, club dates in Osaka and Tokyo in March."
Spiritual Beggars in Japan:
March 24 - Tokyo - Club Quattro
March 25 - Osaka - Club Quattro
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Spiritual Beggars |
| Event: | Spiritual Beggars: Japanese Tour [CANCELED] |
Ulver - Live DVD Trailer Online
Video footage from the forthcoming Ulver live DVD, entitled Ulver At The Opera 2010, is now available for viewing at this location. No release date has been set for the moment, so keep an eye out for further updates.
Ulver played live at the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet on July 31th last year, with special guests Ian Johnstone and Christian Fennesz.
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Ulver played live at the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet on July 31th last year, with special guests Ian Johnstone and Christian Fennesz.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Ulver |
| Event: | Ulver |
Hooded Priest - Guitarist To Sit Out Upcoming Shows
Dutch doomsters Hooded Priest have scheduled a handful of gigs in The Netherlands and Belgium over the next couple of months. The band will be supporting Procession in Antwerp on 18 February, together with their comrades from Children of Doom, after which they'll be playing on the Back Against The Wall Fest in The Hague (1 April), Nepherex Fest in Dendermonde (23 April) and the Dordrecht Doom Day in, duh, Dordrecht (14 May).
Guitarist J-Maze (his parents called him Joe Mazurewicz), however, will be forced to sit out those live shows, as he's becoming a father by the end of April. On one or two gigs he will be replaced by Heinrich von Irm, who helped out the band before on bass. J-Maze will rejoin the band in the second half of the year as the band is hoping to do some shows abroad.
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Guitarist J-Maze (his parents called him Joe Mazurewicz), however, will be forced to sit out those live shows, as he's becoming a father by the end of April. On one or two gigs he will be replaced by Heinrich von Irm, who helped out the band before on bass. J-Maze will rejoin the band in the second half of the year as the band is hoping to do some shows abroad.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Hooded Priest |
Visions Of Atlantis - Album Teaser Online
Visions Of Atlantis has uploaded a four-minute album preview for their upcoming release, Delta. Head over to MySpace to check it out.
Delta cover art] tracklist:
01. Black River Delta
02. Memento
03. New Dawn
04. Where Daylight Fails
05. Conquest Of Others
06. Twist Of Fate
07. Elegy Of Existence
08. Reflection
09. Sonar
10. Gravitate Towards Fatality
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Delta cover art] tracklist:
01. Black River Delta
02. Memento
03. New Dawn
04. Where Daylight Fails
05. Conquest Of Others
06. Twist Of Fate
07. Elegy Of Existence
08. Reflection
09. Sonar
10. Gravitate Towards Fatality
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Visions Of Atlantis |
Pestilence - First-Ever South American Tour Dates
Pestilence recently announced its first-ever tour of South America in February. So far the following shows have been confirmed (with more dates to be announced soon):
Pestilence - South American Tour:
Feb. 09 - Moulin Rouge - Caracas, Venezuela
Feb. 11 - Derrama Magisterial - Lima, Peru
Feb. 12 - Macabre Chili Fest - Valparaiso, Chile
Feb. 13 - The Roxy Live - Buenos Aires, Argentina
In other news, Dutch bass player magazine De Bassist conducted a video interview with Jeroen Paul Thesseling (Pestilence, Obscura). The 7-minute segment was filmed on December 17th, 2010 at De Effenaar during Holland's Eindhoven Metal Meeting. Jeroen talks about his background as a fretless bass player, the switch to a new tuning, and much more. You can now watch the chat below.
Thesseling is one of the very few bassists in the metal scene that plays fretless basses. He recently recorded the albums Doctrine (Pestilence), Omnivium (Obscura) and Quarterpast (MaYaN), all to be released within the next few months.
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Pestilence - South American Tour:
Feb. 09 - Moulin Rouge - Caracas, Venezuela
Feb. 11 - Derrama Magisterial - Lima, Peru
Feb. 12 - Macabre Chili Fest - Valparaiso, Chile
Feb. 13 - The Roxy Live - Buenos Aires, Argentina
In other news, Dutch bass player magazine De Bassist conducted a video interview with Jeroen Paul Thesseling (Pestilence, Obscura). The 7-minute segment was filmed on December 17th, 2010 at De Effenaar during Holland's Eindhoven Metal Meeting. Jeroen talks about his background as a fretless bass player, the switch to a new tuning, and much more. You can now watch the chat below.
Thesseling is one of the very few bassists in the metal scene that plays fretless basses. He recently recorded the albums Doctrine (Pestilence), Omnivium (Obscura) and Quarterpast (MaYaN), all to be released within the next few months.
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| Source: | pestilence.nl |
| Band profile: | Pestilence |
| Event: | Pestilence |
Within Temptation - New Album Cover Art And Tracklist Revealed
Original news, posted on 06.01.2011
Within Temptation has unveiled the cover artwork for their upcoming concept album The Unforgiving.
As previously reported, The Unforgiving will be based on a comic book series, written by Steven O'Connell (BloodRayne & Dark 48). The main characters of the comic will be reflecting the characters of the songs. Comic artist Romano Molenaar (Witchblade, Darkness and X-men) has been asked to draw the characters and scenery. You can check out some pages from the comic book here.
The Unforgiving is due to be released worldwide in March 2011.
41942 for the news!]
UPDATE Angel_Lament]
Dutch metallers Within Temptation have just revealed the tracklist of their forthcoming album, entitled The Unforgiving.
The Unforgiving tracklist:
01. Why Not Me
02. Shot In The Dark
03. In The Middle Of The Night
04. Faster
05. Fire And Ice
06. Iron
07. Where Is The Edge
08. Sinéad
09. Lost
10. Murder
11. A Demon's Fate
12. Stairway To The Skies
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Within Temptation has unveiled the cover artwork for their upcoming concept album The Unforgiving.
As previously reported, The Unforgiving will be based on a comic book series, written by Steven O'Connell (BloodRayne & Dark 48). The main characters of the comic will be reflecting the characters of the songs. Comic artist Romano Molenaar (Witchblade, Darkness and X-men) has been asked to draw the characters and scenery. You can check out some pages from the comic book here.
The Unforgiving is due to be released worldwide in March 2011.
41942 for the news!]
UPDATE Angel_Lament]
Dutch metallers Within Temptation have just revealed the tracklist of their forthcoming album, entitled The Unforgiving.
The Unforgiving tracklist:
01. Why Not Me
02. Shot In The Dark
03. In The Middle Of The Night
04. Faster
05. Fire And Ice
06. Iron
07. Where Is The Edge
08. Sinéad
09. Lost
10. Murder
11. A Demon's Fate
12. Stairway To The Skies
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| Source: | within-temptation.com |
| Band profile: | Within Temptation |
Unanimated - Writing New Material
Regain Records press release
Swedish death/black metallers Unanimated rehearsing again!
Jojje (guitars) said: "We are rehearsing again and finalized 5 news songs already. We are confident to have a full-length album ready after the summer. We are looking forward to hear the new material!"
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Swedish death/black metallers Unanimated rehearsing again!
Jojje (guitars) said: "We are rehearsing again and finalized 5 news songs already. We are confident to have a full-length album ready after the summer. We are looking forward to hear the new material!"
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| Source: | regainrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Unanimated |
Neuraxis - New Album Tracklist Revealed
Montreal-based death metallers Neuraxis will release their sixth album, Asylon, in North America on February 15.
Asylon was recorded at Wildsound Studio with producer Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Last Felony, The Agonist). The cover art was created by artist Dennis Sibeijn of Damnengine Artwork, who worked with the band on their previous album, The Thin Line Between, as well with Job For A Cowboy, Chimaira and more.
Asylon cover art] tracklist:
01. Reptile
02. Asylum
03. Savior And Destroyer
04. By The Flesh
05. Sinister
06. Trauma
07. Resilience
08. Purity
09. V
10. Left To Devour
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Asylon was recorded at Wildsound Studio with producer Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Last Felony, The Agonist). The cover art was created by artist Dennis Sibeijn of Damnengine Artwork, who worked with the band on their previous album, The Thin Line Between, as well with Job For A Cowboy, Chimaira and more.
Asylon cover art] tracklist:
01. Reptile
02. Asylum
03. Savior And Destroyer
04. By The Flesh
05. Sinister
06. Trauma
07. Resilience
08. Purity
09. V
10. Left To Devour
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| Source: | prostheticrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Neuraxis |
Vorkreist - Sign With Agonia Records
Agonia Records press release
We are proud to announce signing of French based Black/Death Metal band Vorkreist, featuring members of Hell-Militia, Blacklodge, Secrets Of The Moon or Merrimack to list just a few.
Before the follow up of Sickness Sovereign will be unleashed some rarities will be eventually released on vinyl. We will keep you posted about future projects and their firm dates.
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We are proud to announce signing of French based Black/Death Metal band Vorkreist, featuring members of Hell-Militia, Blacklodge, Secrets Of The Moon or Merrimack to list just a few.
Before the follow up of Sickness Sovereign will be unleashed some rarities will be eventually released on vinyl. We will keep you posted about future projects and their firm dates.
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| Source: | agoniarecords.com |
| Band profile: | Vorkreist |
Hostility - Call It Quits
US metallers Hostility have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"After 14 years, 8 releases, hundreds of shows, countless miles travelled, and many, many great times... and bottles of whiskey, Hostility has decided to disband. We would sincerely like to thank each and every one of you ragers out there that have supported Hostility through the years, We have some of the rowdiest, craziest fans out there and have had such a great time, we never would have made it this far without you, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. This is the end of Hostility, but not the end of our musical careers, keep an eye out in the future for new projects!"
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"After 14 years, 8 releases, hundreds of shows, countless miles travelled, and many, many great times... and bottles of whiskey, Hostility has decided to disband. We would sincerely like to thank each and every one of you ragers out there that have supported Hostility through the years, We have some of the rowdiest, craziest fans out there and have had such a great time, we never would have made it this far without you, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. This is the end of Hostility, but not the end of our musical careers, keep an eye out in the future for new projects!"
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| Source: | myspace.com |
A Forest Of Stars - Ink Deal With Lupus Lounge / Prophecy Productions
Official press release
The year is 1891. The members of the Gentleman's Club of A Forest Of Stars, an exclusive brotherhood of English Victorians, consider themselves to be exponents of their glorious and pompous, at times decadent era characterized by extreme opposites. A Forest Of Stars channel the experiences gained from their numerous meetings hazed by opium and absinthe, occult rites and séances in the form of a previously unheard-of ghostly and hypnotic music, filled with the spirit of the glorious Victorian Age - a harrowing testimony of their many spiritual and sensual excesses.
For their future undertakings, the Gentleman's Club has now found a loyal partner in Lupus Lounge / Prophecy Productions who are going to support these artists in the realisation of their five next albums. The Club's Representative The Gentleman has this to say about this decision of mutual cooperation: "We are proudly humbled to join the ranks of such great and noble artists. It is an honour to do business with a Mechanical Phonograph Recording Label that allows us to do precisely as we please and that has ensured our much-cherished Gentleman's Club will not unduly fall into ruin or disrepair. In short, we could not ask for a more fitting partnership."
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The year is 1891. The members of the Gentleman's Club of A Forest Of Stars, an exclusive brotherhood of English Victorians, consider themselves to be exponents of their glorious and pompous, at times decadent era characterized by extreme opposites. A Forest Of Stars channel the experiences gained from their numerous meetings hazed by opium and absinthe, occult rites and séances in the form of a previously unheard-of ghostly and hypnotic music, filled with the spirit of the glorious Victorian Age - a harrowing testimony of their many spiritual and sensual excesses.
For their future undertakings, the Gentleman's Club has now found a loyal partner in Lupus Lounge / Prophecy Productions who are going to support these artists in the realisation of their five next albums. The Club's Representative The Gentleman has this to say about this decision of mutual cooperation: "We are proudly humbled to join the ranks of such great and noble artists. It is an honour to do business with a Mechanical Phonograph Recording Label that allows us to do precisely as we please and that has ensured our much-cherished Gentleman's Club will not unduly fall into ruin or disrepair. In short, we could not ask for a more fitting partnership."
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| Source: | prophecyproductions.de |
| Band profile: | A Forest Of Stars |
Sacred Dawn - Sign With Dark Star Records
Dark Star Records press release
We are pleased to announce that the Chicago based Progressive Power Metal Band Sacred Dawn have inked a deal with Dark Star Records.
With an innovative mix of heavy metal and hard rock plus a unique blend of vocal harmonies, Sacred Dawn has been said to deliver one of the most original progressive metal musical experiences heard since the dawn of true prog metal. Sacred Dawn pulls their influence from bands such as Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, Nevermore, Queensrÿche, Savatage, Fates Warning and many others. From their numerous live appearances across the Midwest to playing alongside international acts such as Symphony X, Cage, Firewind, Kamelot, and Epica, Sacred Dawn has garnered critical acclaim as well as fans around the world.
Dark Star Records will be releasing the long awaited sophomore album entitled A Madness Within in the spring of 2011. This new 10 song concept album was produced by Sacred Dawn and Chuck Macak of Electrowerks Music and includes a full color 16 page booklet. Look for a special pre order sale at www.DarkStarRecords.com before the album is released worldwide.
Sacred Dawn is:
Lothar Keller - Vocals/Guitar
Joey Vega - Bass
Michael Carpenter - Guitar
Eddie Foltz - Drums
Brian Kim - Keyboards
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We are pleased to announce that the Chicago based Progressive Power Metal Band Sacred Dawn have inked a deal with Dark Star Records.
With an innovative mix of heavy metal and hard rock plus a unique blend of vocal harmonies, Sacred Dawn has been said to deliver one of the most original progressive metal musical experiences heard since the dawn of true prog metal. Sacred Dawn pulls their influence from bands such as Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, Nevermore, Queensrÿche, Savatage, Fates Warning and many others. From their numerous live appearances across the Midwest to playing alongside international acts such as Symphony X, Cage, Firewind, Kamelot, and Epica, Sacred Dawn has garnered critical acclaim as well as fans around the world.
Dark Star Records will be releasing the long awaited sophomore album entitled A Madness Within in the spring of 2011. This new 10 song concept album was produced by Sacred Dawn and Chuck Macak of Electrowerks Music and includes a full color 16 page booklet. Look for a special pre order sale at www.DarkStarRecords.com before the album is released worldwide.
Sacred Dawn is:
Lothar Keller - Vocals/Guitar
Joey Vega - Bass
Michael Carpenter - Guitar
Eddie Foltz - Drums
Brian Kim - Keyboards
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| Source: | darkstarrecords.wordpress.com |
| Band profile: | Sacred Dawn |
Izegrim - New Album Cover Art And Tracklist Revealed
Listenable Records press release
Dutch death thrash ragers Izegrim are releasing their new album Code Of Consequences on Listenable records On February 28th.
Jeroen (guitar) commented: "In this day and age of cd's packed with subjects about war, we thought it was time for something different. With this cover, the designer Matt of Darkwave Designs captured the atmosphere that reflects multiple songs on the album. Code Of Consequences stands for everything a person can and will do to achieve his/her goals. The older we get, the more we have to achieve, the more consequences we have to bear. Is this person on the cover walking towards the city (why?) or is he walking away from this city (what happened and what did he do?). Perhaps he's standing still and looking at the inferno that is unleashed upon this city (is he the last survivor?). After reading the lyrics, people can decide for themselves what this person is doing. With the flaming logo above the city, it really makes it an "Izegrimesque" cover !"
Code Of Consequences cover art] tracklist:
01. Victim Of Honor
02. My Secret Society
03. Incommunicado
04. Center Of Momentum
05. Deathstrip
06. Final Farewell
07. Fade Into Obscurity
08. Psychopathic Mind
09. Population Zero
10. Code Of Consequences
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Dutch death thrash ragers Izegrim are releasing their new album Code Of Consequences on Listenable records On February 28th.
Jeroen (guitar) commented: "In this day and age of cd's packed with subjects about war, we thought it was time for something different. With this cover, the designer Matt of Darkwave Designs captured the atmosphere that reflects multiple songs on the album. Code Of Consequences stands for everything a person can and will do to achieve his/her goals. The older we get, the more we have to achieve, the more consequences we have to bear. Is this person on the cover walking towards the city (why?) or is he walking away from this city (what happened and what did he do?). Perhaps he's standing still and looking at the inferno that is unleashed upon this city (is he the last survivor?). After reading the lyrics, people can decide for themselves what this person is doing. With the flaming logo above the city, it really makes it an "Izegrimesque" cover !"
Code Of Consequences cover art] tracklist:
01. Victim Of Honor
02. My Secret Society
03. Incommunicado
04. Center Of Momentum
05. Deathstrip
06. Final Farewell
07. Fade Into Obscurity
08. Psychopathic Mind
09. Population Zero
10. Code Of Consequences
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| Source: | listenable.net |
| Band profile: | Izegrim |
Sacred Steel - New Video Online
"Carnage Victory", the new video from German metallers Sacred Steel, can be viewed at this location. The clip was made by the Rec Run Media company.
"Carnage Victory" comes off the band's latest album, Carnage Victory, which was released on October 2009 via Massacre Records.
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"Carnage Victory" comes off the band's latest album, Carnage Victory, which was released on October 2009 via Massacre Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Sacred Steel |
Vanden Plas - Release First Music Video
Vanden Plas have released their first ever music video. Somehow I doubt "Holes in the Sky", which comes off of their newest album The Seraphic Clockwork, will find its way to MTV.
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| Source: | vandenplas.de |
| Band profile: | Vanden Plas |