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Septicflesh - New Single Out This Friday
A brand new song from Greek demons Septicflesh's forthcoming album will be available this Friday. The single is entitled The Vampire from Nazareth and will be released as digital download worldwide. Go to Amazon to listen to a 30-second clip.
French fans will also find the song on a Dropcard that will be offered exclusively with the next issue of Hard Rock Magazine, out this Friday too.
Septicflesh's new album, which title is yet to be revealed, will hit the stores on April 18th, 2011 (one day later in the US) in various editions. The band completed recording the album in November. More news soon!
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French fans will also find the song on a Dropcard that will be offered exclusively with the next issue of Hard Rock Magazine, out this Friday too.
Septicflesh's new album, which title is yet to be revealed, will hit the stores on April 18th, 2011 (one day later in the US) in various editions. The band completed recording the album in November. More news soon!
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Septicflesh |
Within Temptation - New Song Online
"Where Is The Edge", the first single off Within Temptation's upcoming album The Unforgiving, is now up for streaming. The Where Is The Edge single is set to be released next month. The band has launched a video featuring exclusive preview scenes of the upcoming movie Me & Mr Jones and is available for viewing below.
The band had the following to say: "Together with this brand new song we're starting a very cool item on our Facebook page. Through a Facebook plug-in, you can share the video of "Where Is The Edge" on your Facebook profile and we register your name to be included in the packaging of the special edition of The Unforgiving! Starting today, the plug-in will be available under the title of "Unforgiving" on this page. The duration of this campaign will depend on the response of the Facebook fans, so make sure to use this plug-in as soon as possible. Obviously you need to 'like' our Facebook fan page before you have access to this plug-in!"
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The band had the following to say: "Together with this brand new song we're starting a very cool item on our Facebook page. Through a Facebook plug-in, you can share the video of "Where Is The Edge" on your Facebook profile and we register your name to be included in the packaging of the special edition of The Unforgiving! Starting today, the plug-in will be available under the title of "Unforgiving" on this page. The duration of this campaign will depend on the response of the Facebook fans, so make sure to use this plug-in as soon as possible. Obviously you need to 'like' our Facebook fan page before you have access to this plug-in!"
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| Source: | within-temptation.com |
| Band profile: | Within Temptation |
The Soulless - Have Entered The Studio Today
British melodic death metallers The Soulless, who recently changed their name from Ignominous Incarceration, are going into the studio today, December 15th, to begin recording their new album. The Soulless are heading into Outhouse Studios in Reading, England with producer John Mitchell (Architects, Funeral For A Friend, Enter A Shikari) and will be recording until midway through January, 2011.
The as-yet untitled new album is due to be released on Earache Records in April, 2011.
The Soulless frontman Andy Wardle comments: "We are all beyond excited to start this process. The last few weeks we have been relentlessly rehearsing the tracks and are very happy with our creation. We know it is going to sound even better when finished at Outhouse. Everything will be heavily documented and regular video updates will be up after each stage of recording. Artwork, an official video, album title, tours and new merch are all in the works, so this is the calm before the storm..."
The Soulless recently released a brand new pre-production track to give fans a taste of what to expect from the new album. Listen to the new track, "Earthbound", on the band's MySpace page.
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The as-yet untitled new album is due to be released on Earache Records in April, 2011.
The Soulless frontman Andy Wardle comments: "We are all beyond excited to start this process. The last few weeks we have been relentlessly rehearsing the tracks and are very happy with our creation. We know it is going to sound even better when finished at Outhouse. Everything will be heavily documented and regular video updates will be up after each stage of recording. Artwork, an official video, album title, tours and new merch are all in the works, so this is the calm before the storm..."
The Soulless recently released a brand new pre-production track to give fans a taste of what to expect from the new album. Listen to the new track, "Earthbound", on the band's MySpace page.
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| Source: | earachenews.blogspot.com |
| Band profile: | The Soulless |
Cruachan - Sign With Candlelight Records
Candlelight Records are proud to announce the signing of Irish Folk metal band Cruachan.
The band started recording their new album Blood on the Black Robe in November 2010. Candlelight will release the band's 6th studio album in early 2011.
In late 2008, vocalist Karen Gilligan parted ways with the band, but the remaining members decided not to replace her. On the new album they will return to their roots by creating extreme folk metal music. They recorded a 3 song demo which was only sent to a select few people.
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The band started recording their new album Blood on the Black Robe in November 2010. Candlelight will release the band's 6th studio album in early 2011.
In late 2008, vocalist Karen Gilligan parted ways with the band, but the remaining members decided not to replace her. On the new album they will return to their roots by creating extreme folk metal music. They recorded a 3 song demo which was only sent to a select few people.
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| Source: | candlelightrecords.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Cruachan |
Ill Niño - US Live Shows Announced
Ill Niño is pleased to announce their return with a new US headlining tour Restore The Insanity 2011 Tour. The 26 city tour begins on January 18th and runs through February 20th! Support on the trek will come from Anew Revolution, Ekotren and Fashion Bomb. More dates will be announced soon.
Ill Niño - Restore The Insanity Tour:
Jan 18 - The Intersection - Grand Rapids, MI
Jan 19 - Rack N Roll - Riverview, MI
Jan 20 - Reggie's Rock Club - Chicago, IL
Jan 21 - The Rave - Milwaukee, WI
Jan 25 - Marquis Theater - Denver, CO
Jan 27 - Key Club - West Hollywood, CA
Jan 28 - Last Day Saloon - Santa Rosa, CA
Jan 29 - Feelgoods - Las Vegas, NV
Feb 01 - Backstage Live - San Antonio, TX
Feb 03 - Trees - Dallas, TX
Feb 04 - Scout Bar - Houston, TX
Feb 05 - The City Club of Houma - Houma, LA
Feb 07 - Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
Feb 10 - The Norva - Norfolk, VA
Feb 11 - Jaxx Nightclub - Springfield, VA
Feb 13 - Webster Theater - Hartford, CT
Feb 15 - Palladium - Worcester, MA
Feb 16 - The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY
Feb 17 - Santos Party House - New York, NY
Feb 18 - The Wescott Theater - Syracuse, NY
Feb 19 - Crocodile Rock - Allentown, PA
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Ill Niño - Restore The Insanity Tour:
Jan 18 - The Intersection - Grand Rapids, MI
Jan 19 - Rack N Roll - Riverview, MI
Jan 20 - Reggie's Rock Club - Chicago, IL
Jan 21 - The Rave - Milwaukee, WI
Jan 25 - Marquis Theater - Denver, CO
Jan 27 - Key Club - West Hollywood, CA
Jan 28 - Last Day Saloon - Santa Rosa, CA
Jan 29 - Feelgoods - Las Vegas, NV
Feb 01 - Backstage Live - San Antonio, TX
Feb 03 - Trees - Dallas, TX
Feb 04 - Scout Bar - Houston, TX
Feb 05 - The City Club of Houma - Houma, LA
Feb 07 - Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
Feb 10 - The Norva - Norfolk, VA
Feb 11 - Jaxx Nightclub - Springfield, VA
Feb 13 - Webster Theater - Hartford, CT
Feb 15 - Palladium - Worcester, MA
Feb 16 - The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY
Feb 17 - Santos Party House - New York, NY
Feb 18 - The Wescott Theater - Syracuse, NY
Feb 19 - Crocodile Rock - Allentown, PA
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ill Niño |
| Event: | Ill Niño: Restore The Insanity Tour |
Lazarus A.D. - New Song Available For Streaming
Midwest thrashers Lazarus A.D. have released their first single, "The Ultimate Sacrifice". You can check it out over at this location.
The band's highly anticipated album, Black Rivers Flow, was recorded in July and August 2010 at Belle City Sound with Chris Djuricic and was mixed and mastered by James Murphy at Safehouse Production. More album details were previously reported here.
Bassist and lead vocalist Jeff Paulick comments; "First off, I have to say we are incredibly proud of Black Rivers Flow. It's been three and a half years since we recorded our last album and we've grown a lot since then. During the writing process for Black Rivers Flow we were dealing with great personal tragedies. We found a way to draw strength from those tragedies and use it as inspiration to write what we feel is an incredibly more sound record than the last.
On Black Rivers Flow, everyone stepped up their game; the riffs are heavier, the choruses catchier, and the vocals have improved and been diversified tenfold. We are on a mission to show the world that we are a force to be reckoned with and aren't thinking about a trend, we're thinking long term. I think our fans will hear these songs and be blown away. The energy and power this time around is undeniable, and we hope the reaction amongst the community reflects just that."
Lazarus A.D. will also be in action as they tour the states as a part of the North American Retribution Tour alongside thrash metal legends Death Angel. Joining the tour will be Early Man, Bonded by Blood, and Hexen. Those dates can be found here.
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The band's highly anticipated album, Black Rivers Flow, was recorded in July and August 2010 at Belle City Sound with Chris Djuricic and was mixed and mastered by James Murphy at Safehouse Production. More album details were previously reported here.
Bassist and lead vocalist Jeff Paulick comments; "First off, I have to say we are incredibly proud of Black Rivers Flow. It's been three and a half years since we recorded our last album and we've grown a lot since then. During the writing process for Black Rivers Flow we were dealing with great personal tragedies. We found a way to draw strength from those tragedies and use it as inspiration to write what we feel is an incredibly more sound record than the last.
On Black Rivers Flow, everyone stepped up their game; the riffs are heavier, the choruses catchier, and the vocals have improved and been diversified tenfold. We are on a mission to show the world that we are a force to be reckoned with and aren't thinking about a trend, we're thinking long term. I think our fans will hear these songs and be blown away. The energy and power this time around is undeniable, and we hope the reaction amongst the community reflects just that."
Lazarus A.D. will also be in action as they tour the states as a part of the North American Retribution Tour alongside thrash metal legends Death Angel. Joining the tour will be Early Man, Bonded by Blood, and Hexen. Those dates can be found here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Lazarus A.D. |
As I Lay Dying - North American Headlining Tour
As I Lay Dying will hit the ground running in 2011 with a full US tour. The dates start on February 12th at the Aggie Theater in Ft. Collins, CO and wrap up March 18th in Sacramento, CA. The tour will hit cities that the band hasn't been to in years and cities the band has yet to visit. The full schedule is below. This is a great opportunity for fans to see As I Lay Dying in an intimate club-setting, which should make for some insane circle pits and stage dives.
Support on the tour will come from Winds Of Plague and After The Burial.
02/12 - Ft. Collins, CO @ The Aggie Theater
02/14 - Fargo, ND @ The Venue
02/15 - Omaha, NE @ The Slowdown
02/16 - Madison, WI @ Barrymore Theater
02/17 - Green Bay, WI @ Riverside Ballroom
02/18 - Lansing, MI @ The Loft
02/19 - Dayton, OH @ The Attic Club
02/20 - Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon
02/21 - Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
02/22 - Providence, RI @ The Met
02/24 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
02/25 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
02/26 - Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
02/27 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
02/28 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
03/01 - Wilmington, NC @ The Soapbox
03/02 - Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Live
03/03 - Tampa, FL State @ Theater
03/04 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
03/05 - Gainesville, FL @ Common Grounds
03/06 - Pensacola, FL @ American Legion Hall
03/07 - Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
03/09 - Columbia, MO The @ Blue Note
03/10 - Tulsa, OK Cain's @ Ballroom
03/11 - Wichita, KS @ The Cotilion
03/12 - Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep
03/13 - Farmington, NM @ Top Deck
03/15 - Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theatre
03/16 - San Luis Obispo, CA @ SLO Brew
03/17 - Oakland, CA @ Oakland Metro
03/18 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
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Support on the tour will come from Winds Of Plague and After The Burial.
02/12 - Ft. Collins, CO @ The Aggie Theater
02/14 - Fargo, ND @ The Venue
02/15 - Omaha, NE @ The Slowdown
02/16 - Madison, WI @ Barrymore Theater
02/17 - Green Bay, WI @ Riverside Ballroom
02/18 - Lansing, MI @ The Loft
02/19 - Dayton, OH @ The Attic Club
02/20 - Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon
02/21 - Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
02/22 - Providence, RI @ The Met
02/24 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
02/25 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
02/26 - Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
02/27 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
02/28 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
03/01 - Wilmington, NC @ The Soapbox
03/02 - Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Live
03/03 - Tampa, FL State @ Theater
03/04 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
03/05 - Gainesville, FL @ Common Grounds
03/06 - Pensacola, FL @ American Legion Hall
03/07 - Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
03/09 - Columbia, MO The @ Blue Note
03/10 - Tulsa, OK Cain's @ Ballroom
03/11 - Wichita, KS @ The Cotilion
03/12 - Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep
03/13 - Farmington, NM @ Top Deck
03/15 - Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theatre
03/16 - San Luis Obispo, CA @ SLO Brew
03/17 - Oakland, CA @ Oakland Metro
03/18 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
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| Source: | asilaydying.com |
| Band profile: | As I Lay Dying |
| Event: | As I Lay Dying |
Deadlock - More Album Details Revealed
The new Deadlock album Bizarro World will be released on February 28th 2011 (US release date is March 16th, and February 23rd in Japan) via Lifeforce Records. The limited edition (digipak) of the album and the digital version will contain two remixes as bonus tracks.
Bizarro World cover art] tracklist:
01. Virus Jones
02. State Of Decay
03. Falling Skywards
04. Earthlings
05. You Left Me Dead
06. Brutal Romance
07. Alienation
08. Renegade
09. Htrae
10. Bizarro World
11. Paranoia Extravaganza
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Bizarro World cover art] tracklist:
01. Virus Jones
02. State Of Decay
03. Falling Skywards
04. Earthlings
05. You Left Me Dead
06. Brutal Romance
07. Alienation
08. Renegade
09. Htrae
10. Bizarro World
11. Paranoia Extravaganza
41942 for the news!]
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Deadlock |
Iced Earth - Festivals Of The Wicked DVD Release
Can Iced Earth fans handle nearly six hours of their favorite metal band? They'll soon find out.
An intense two-minute trailer from the long-awaited live DVD extravaganza Festivals of the Wicked has just been posted to the Iced Earth website. Go check it out!
Festivals of the Wicked boasts nearly six hours of Iced Earth - three full headliner shows (over 40 live tracks!), a photo gallery shot by famed rock photographer Ross Halfin, plus a 90-minute documentary. The DVD will be released early in 2011.
"The last part of the DVD to be completed is the documentary," said Iced Earth main man Jon Schaffer. "Thousands of hours were shot and edited down to 90 minutes. It's very close to done. I have to say the footage of the band on stage is mind blowing. Those who have already seen us will love it. Those who haven't yet seen Iced Earth will be amazed by what this band can do on stage."
Drummer Brent Smedley concurs: "The three festivals featured on the DVD were all extremely remarkable and each one memorable in its own way," he said. "All three were amazing nights where the Metal and the Magic were fully flowing. I think the release of this DVD truly proves my mantra and favorite saying: METAL LIVES!"
Indeed it does.
Festivals of the Wicked shows Iced Earth in its favorite element - facing tens of thousands of screaming fans - and playing songs that demonstrate why Iced Earth fans are some of the most loyal in metal. The three soon-to-be-released festivals are:
Wacken Open Air (2007) with Tim Owens on lead vocals. The blistering 13-song set begins with a jaw-dropping rendition of "Burning Times" and closes with the band's signature track, "Iced Earth."
Rock Hard Festival (2008) with Matt Barlow on lead vocals. This festival, the first to feature Matt's return, storms through 15 songs, with "Dark Saga" leading the charge.
Metal Camp (2008) with Matt Barlow on lead vocals. A not-to-be-missed 16-song face melter of a concert that proves why some say Iced Earth is one of the top live bands in the world.
"I'm very proud of this DVD, and I'm grateful to fans for their patience," said Schaffer. "Getting this ready for release has been an enormous job, but a true labor of love. It will be worth the wait. I promise."
Iced Earth was recently confirmed to appear at Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium, on June 24th, 2011. Additional festival dates will be announced soon! Stay tuned for updates.
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An intense two-minute trailer from the long-awaited live DVD extravaganza Festivals of the Wicked has just been posted to the Iced Earth website. Go check it out!
Festivals of the Wicked boasts nearly six hours of Iced Earth - three full headliner shows (over 40 live tracks!), a photo gallery shot by famed rock photographer Ross Halfin, plus a 90-minute documentary. The DVD will be released early in 2011.
"The last part of the DVD to be completed is the documentary," said Iced Earth main man Jon Schaffer. "Thousands of hours were shot and edited down to 90 minutes. It's very close to done. I have to say the footage of the band on stage is mind blowing. Those who have already seen us will love it. Those who haven't yet seen Iced Earth will be amazed by what this band can do on stage."
Drummer Brent Smedley concurs: "The three festivals featured on the DVD were all extremely remarkable and each one memorable in its own way," he said. "All three were amazing nights where the Metal and the Magic were fully flowing. I think the release of this DVD truly proves my mantra and favorite saying: METAL LIVES!"
Indeed it does.
Festivals of the Wicked shows Iced Earth in its favorite element - facing tens of thousands of screaming fans - and playing songs that demonstrate why Iced Earth fans are some of the most loyal in metal. The three soon-to-be-released festivals are:
Wacken Open Air (2007) with Tim Owens on lead vocals. The blistering 13-song set begins with a jaw-dropping rendition of "Burning Times" and closes with the band's signature track, "Iced Earth."
Rock Hard Festival (2008) with Matt Barlow on lead vocals. This festival, the first to feature Matt's return, storms through 15 songs, with "Dark Saga" leading the charge.
Metal Camp (2008) with Matt Barlow on lead vocals. A not-to-be-missed 16-song face melter of a concert that proves why some say Iced Earth is one of the top live bands in the world.
"I'm very proud of this DVD, and I'm grateful to fans for their patience," said Schaffer. "Getting this ready for release has been an enormous job, but a true labor of love. It will be worth the wait. I promise."
Iced Earth was recently confirmed to appear at Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium, on June 24th, 2011. Additional festival dates will be announced soon! Stay tuned for updates.
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| Source: | icedearth.com |
| Band profile: | Iced Earth |
Kylesa - North American Winter Tour Dates
Kylesa have scheduled a North American headlining tour for January. Support on the trek will come from Fight Amp and (on select dates) Zoroaster and Rosetta.
Dates with Zoroaster:
01/13 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
01/14 - Savannah, GA @ The Jinx
01/15 - Orlando, FL @ Backbooth
01/16 - Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug
01/19 - Raleigh, NC @ Kings
01/20 - Washington, DC @ Black Cat
Dates with Rosetta:
01/21 - Pittsburgh, PA @ 31st Street Pub
01/22 - Toronto, ON @ Wreck Room
01/23 - Kingston, ON @ Time To Laugh
01/24 - Montreal, QC @ Il Motore
01/25 - Allston, MA @ Great Scott
01/26 - New York, NY @ Santos Party House
01/27 - Philadelphia, PA @ North Star Bar
01/28 - Harrisonburg, VA @ Blue Nile
01/29 - Charleston, SC @ Oasis
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Dates with Zoroaster:
01/13 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
01/14 - Savannah, GA @ The Jinx
01/15 - Orlando, FL @ Backbooth
01/16 - Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug
01/19 - Raleigh, NC @ Kings
01/20 - Washington, DC @ Black Cat
Dates with Rosetta:
01/21 - Pittsburgh, PA @ 31st Street Pub
01/22 - Toronto, ON @ Wreck Room
01/23 - Kingston, ON @ Time To Laugh
01/24 - Montreal, QC @ Il Motore
01/25 - Allston, MA @ Great Scott
01/26 - New York, NY @ Santos Party House
01/27 - Philadelphia, PA @ North Star Bar
01/28 - Harrisonburg, VA @ Blue Nile
01/29 - Charleston, SC @ Oasis
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Kylesa |
| Event: | Kylesa + Zoroaster |
Jag Panzer - New Album Trailer Online
US Power metal act Jag Panzer are all set to release their new album The Scourge Of The Light on 28 February 2011 in Europe, 25 February 2011 in Germany, and on 8 March 2011 in the US through SPV/Steamhammer.
A short album trailer can now be watched below. More album details were reported earlier at this location.
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A short album trailer can now be watched below. More album details were reported earlier at this location.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Jag Panzer |
Midnattsol - Update From The Band
Midnattsol has released the following band statement:
"Many of you have been wondering lately when our third album will be released. Fortunately we are now happy to announce that the release date of The Metamorphosis Melody is the 25th of March 2011. In addition to 11 brand new songs with almost an hour playtime, we have made a Limited Edition for you as well, this time with both a Bonus DVD and a Bonus track, sung by Daniel Droste (Ahab). The exact content of the DVD and the titles of the new songs will be revealed in our next news. You can already preorder the Limited Edtion - and the Normal Edition on Amazon.de.
We have some good news regarding live activities as well: Midnattsol is going to play a great deal live in 2011; you can watch us on concerts, festivals and tours. We can't wait to show you the new songs and party with you. Watch out for more information!
But unfortunately there is also some bad news for you: our guitarist Daniel Droste has recently left the band due to the fact that he wanted to concentrate on his band Ahab. We want to thank Daniel from the bottom of our heart for all the awesome and funny moments together with him in the rehearsal room, studio, tour bus and of course on stage and wish him all the best for the future, both regarding his musical career and private life.
In order to be a complete band again, we are now in search of a new guitarist. We will keep you informed!"
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"Many of you have been wondering lately when our third album will be released. Fortunately we are now happy to announce that the release date of The Metamorphosis Melody is the 25th of March 2011. In addition to 11 brand new songs with almost an hour playtime, we have made a Limited Edition for you as well, this time with both a Bonus DVD and a Bonus track, sung by Daniel Droste (Ahab). The exact content of the DVD and the titles of the new songs will be revealed in our next news. You can already preorder the Limited Edtion - and the Normal Edition on Amazon.de.
We have some good news regarding live activities as well: Midnattsol is going to play a great deal live in 2011; you can watch us on concerts, festivals and tours. We can't wait to show you the new songs and party with you. Watch out for more information!
But unfortunately there is also some bad news for you: our guitarist Daniel Droste has recently left the band due to the fact that he wanted to concentrate on his band Ahab. We want to thank Daniel from the bottom of our heart for all the awesome and funny moments together with him in the rehearsal room, studio, tour bus and of course on stage and wish him all the best for the future, both regarding his musical career and private life.
In order to be a complete band again, we are now in search of a new guitarist. We will keep you informed!"
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| Source: | midnattsol.com |
| Band profile: | Midnattsol |
Ex Deo - Sign With Napalm Records
Napalm Records is very proud to announce that Ex Deo has joined its ranks.
The band revolving around Kataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono recently returned from a highly successful North American tour, presenting metal fans with the mighty force of the Roman legion. Ex Deo, whose first full length Romulus was praised by fans and critics alike, signed a worldwide recording deal with the Austrian label. The band's second offering Caligula is tentatively scheduled for a 2011 release and is bound to shake the metal scene to its core. Nothing can withstand the power of Rome!
Maurizio Iacono: "Today I'm excited to say that we have found a new home for the Roman legion of Ex Deo! We have parted ways amicably with our long time friends at Nuclear Blast for the second album of Ex Deo, we needed to separate even more the two bands of Kataklysm and Ex Deo and we now have a new vision of soldiers behind Ex Deo and we have found this after a few months of talking to different labels with Napalm Records out of Austria, I've been dealing with them with a band I work with called Alestorm and they have done a fantastic and professional job... we look forward to releasing the anticipated second album Caligula with this new powerhouse and unleashing next year one of the most defiant albums metal has seen in ages... Roma Invicta!"
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The band revolving around Kataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono recently returned from a highly successful North American tour, presenting metal fans with the mighty force of the Roman legion. Ex Deo, whose first full length Romulus was praised by fans and critics alike, signed a worldwide recording deal with the Austrian label. The band's second offering Caligula is tentatively scheduled for a 2011 release and is bound to shake the metal scene to its core. Nothing can withstand the power of Rome!
Maurizio Iacono: "Today I'm excited to say that we have found a new home for the Roman legion of Ex Deo! We have parted ways amicably with our long time friends at Nuclear Blast for the second album of Ex Deo, we needed to separate even more the two bands of Kataklysm and Ex Deo and we now have a new vision of soldiers behind Ex Deo and we have found this after a few months of talking to different labels with Napalm Records out of Austria, I've been dealing with them with a band I work with called Alestorm and they have done a fantastic and professional job... we look forward to releasing the anticipated second album Caligula with this new powerhouse and unleashing next year one of the most defiant albums metal has seen in ages... Roma Invicta!"
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ex Deo |
Lord Symphony - Debut Album Samples Online
Bharatayudha Part 1, the debut album from Indonesian power metal band Lord Symphony, has been released since November. Song samples are available on Amazon.
The band's debut has been described as an epic album containing 11 power tracks (with 80 minutes of playing time), featuring mostly fast/speed tracks with killer guitar riffs and fast drumkicks, rich of melodies with powerful lyrics, symphonic keyboards arrangements, high pitched and clean vocal and beautiful choir arrangements. You can hear a unique mixture of common European Power Metal style blended with Javanese traditional music elements.
The story of this conceptual album is adapted from an ancient Javanese epic story Bharatayudha, the most important part of Mahabharata story written by Empu Sedap and Empu Panuluh during year 1100 AD.
The album was released digitally on November 10, and in Indonesia on November 22 (containing one more track).
Bharatayudha Part 1 cover art] tracklist:
01. Kurawa
02. Perjamuan Terakhir
03. Setia Bisma
04. The Jealousy
05. The Question And Help Of The Blind Destrarastra
06. Bloody War Will Not End Until The Judgement Day
07. The Beauty Within The War
08. Black Dawn
09. The Journey And Release
10. The Stain Of Caste
11. The Blind (The Beginning)
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The band's debut has been described as an epic album containing 11 power tracks (with 80 minutes of playing time), featuring mostly fast/speed tracks with killer guitar riffs and fast drumkicks, rich of melodies with powerful lyrics, symphonic keyboards arrangements, high pitched and clean vocal and beautiful choir arrangements. You can hear a unique mixture of common European Power Metal style blended with Javanese traditional music elements.
The story of this conceptual album is adapted from an ancient Javanese epic story Bharatayudha, the most important part of Mahabharata story written by Empu Sedap and Empu Panuluh during year 1100 AD.
The album was released digitally on November 10, and in Indonesia on November 22 (containing one more track).
Bharatayudha Part 1 cover art] tracklist:
01. Kurawa
02. Perjamuan Terakhir
03. Setia Bisma
04. The Jealousy
05. The Question And Help Of The Blind Destrarastra
06. Bloody War Will Not End Until The Judgement Day
07. The Beauty Within The War
08. Black Dawn
09. The Journey And Release
10. The Stain Of Caste
11. The Blind (The Beginning)
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| Source: | lord-symphony.com |
| Band profile: | Lord Symphony |
Avantasia - DVD To Be Released In February
As posted on the Avantasia website:
Rumors keep circulating about a forthcoming Avantasia Live-DVD and now we can confirm they are true! Early next year a double-DVD and 2-CD set will be out on Nuclear Blast Records (in Japan and East-Asia on Avalon-Marquee). The DVD is a documentary of the legendary 2008 world tour of Avantasia, when the band hit the road for the first time to write a new chapter in Metal history; traveling around the world with a giant all-star ensemble to bring The Metal Opera on stage and play on three continents within a few days, crossing the dateline and eventually playing to a total of 400,000 people within only a few weeks.
The first DVD contains a live concert with a running time of almost two hours featuring footage filmed at the headlining shows of Wacken Open Air (Germany) and Masters Of Rock (Czech Republic). On the second DVD there will be a movie "Around the world in 20 days" that gives fans the opportunity to join Avantasia backstage and take a look at the surroundings and the thrill behind the scenes that go along with an extensive undertaking such as this. The DVD-set will portray Avantasia 2008 when it all started.
Tobias comments: "I am so proud of this DVD package and the featured footage, even though it took a little longer to finally complete it. It gives people an idea of what an impact the first appearance of Avantasia on stage had, and you will get an idea of how everything went beyond our expectations and what the roots and the seeds for the current Avantasia tour are. It portrays one year in Avantasia's history, maybe the most important year in the project's history because that is when a studio-project became a traveling institution. There are many Metal Operas, but we made it something real, something to take hold of. Something alive..."
The finishing touches are being put on the mastering right now, so the DVD will be out in February. It will be available as a double 2-DVD, a double live CD, and a boxset featuring both. Stay tuned for more information.
32160 for the news!]
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Rumors keep circulating about a forthcoming Avantasia Live-DVD and now we can confirm they are true! Early next year a double-DVD and 2-CD set will be out on Nuclear Blast Records (in Japan and East-Asia on Avalon-Marquee). The DVD is a documentary of the legendary 2008 world tour of Avantasia, when the band hit the road for the first time to write a new chapter in Metal history; traveling around the world with a giant all-star ensemble to bring The Metal Opera on stage and play on three continents within a few days, crossing the dateline and eventually playing to a total of 400,000 people within only a few weeks.
The first DVD contains a live concert with a running time of almost two hours featuring footage filmed at the headlining shows of Wacken Open Air (Germany) and Masters Of Rock (Czech Republic). On the second DVD there will be a movie "Around the world in 20 days" that gives fans the opportunity to join Avantasia backstage and take a look at the surroundings and the thrill behind the scenes that go along with an extensive undertaking such as this. The DVD-set will portray Avantasia 2008 when it all started.
Tobias comments: "I am so proud of this DVD package and the featured footage, even though it took a little longer to finally complete it. It gives people an idea of what an impact the first appearance of Avantasia on stage had, and you will get an idea of how everything went beyond our expectations and what the roots and the seeds for the current Avantasia tour are. It portrays one year in Avantasia's history, maybe the most important year in the project's history because that is when a studio-project became a traveling institution. There are many Metal Operas, but we made it something real, something to take hold of. Something alive..."
The finishing touches are being put on the mastering right now, so the DVD will be out in February. It will be available as a double 2-DVD, a double live CD, and a boxset featuring both. Stay tuned for more information.
32160 for the news!]
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| Source: | tobiassammet.com |
| Band profile: | Avantasia |