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Yakuza - Frontman To Release Solo Album
Details on the upcoming solo album from Bruce Lamont are beginning to ooze forth as the album nears release. The first solo album from the Yakuza frontman will be released worldwide via the brutally eclectic At A Loss Recordings on Tuesday, January 25th, 2011.
"I began working on solo material in early 2006," states Lamont, on the inspiration behind the album. "I wanted to delve further into creating music without limits or boundaries, devoid of predicable twists and turns which is simply a reflection of personality, while challenging my own mind and beliefs."
Entitled Feral Songs For The Epic Decline, the diverse album bears seven tracks Lamont himself envisioned and created utilizing an arsenal of instruments including reeds, saxophones, guitars, moog synths, contact mics, percussion and more, as well as incorporating a multitude of vocal styles, looping tones and creating post-doom/metal elements infiltrated with everything from grating noise to cerebral soundscapes.
"I enjoy melody." he continues. "Not in a formulaic sense though. I have more of a desire to move beyond melody, syncopated rhythms, creating moods and textures, pushing voice and instruments into an unconventional realm, allowing my subconscious to dictate the flow of ideas, living and reveling in the moment."
Four tracks from Feral Songs For The Epic Decline were recorded with the infamous Sanford Parker in 2007, and the other three tracks recorded in May of this year, again with Parker, culminating four years of heavy writing and dedication from Lamont, while juggling countless other musical ventures he's invested his life to. The cover artwork and layout for the massive project has been commissioned to the visionary Seldon Hunt (Nachtmystium, Sunn O))), Isis, etc.), and will be posted shortly.
Most widely recognized for his saxophone and vocal work fronting Chicago mindwarp metallers Yakuza, Bruce Lamont has also contributed to a plethora of other projects including Bloodiest (featuring members of 90 Day Men, Sterling), Circle of Animals (with Sanford Parker, Minsk/The High Confessions), Sick Gazelle (with Eric Block and Sanford Parker) and even Led Zeppelin II, a nationally touring mainstream Led Zep cover act in which Lamont immaculately plays the part of Robert Plant! He's also recorded with Sigh, East West Blast Test, Minsk, Nachtmystium, Rabid Rabbit, Brutal Truth, Cephalic Carnage, Sweet Cobra, Locrian, Hex Machine and more.
North American and European live actions from Bruce Lamont will be announced shortly and will continue to be booked throughout 2011. Promos of Feral Songs For The Epic Decline will be available shortly.
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"I began working on solo material in early 2006," states Lamont, on the inspiration behind the album. "I wanted to delve further into creating music without limits or boundaries, devoid of predicable twists and turns which is simply a reflection of personality, while challenging my own mind and beliefs."
Entitled Feral Songs For The Epic Decline, the diverse album bears seven tracks Lamont himself envisioned and created utilizing an arsenal of instruments including reeds, saxophones, guitars, moog synths, contact mics, percussion and more, as well as incorporating a multitude of vocal styles, looping tones and creating post-doom/metal elements infiltrated with everything from grating noise to cerebral soundscapes.
"I enjoy melody." he continues. "Not in a formulaic sense though. I have more of a desire to move beyond melody, syncopated rhythms, creating moods and textures, pushing voice and instruments into an unconventional realm, allowing my subconscious to dictate the flow of ideas, living and reveling in the moment."
Four tracks from Feral Songs For The Epic Decline were recorded with the infamous Sanford Parker in 2007, and the other three tracks recorded in May of this year, again with Parker, culminating four years of heavy writing and dedication from Lamont, while juggling countless other musical ventures he's invested his life to. The cover artwork and layout for the massive project has been commissioned to the visionary Seldon Hunt (Nachtmystium, Sunn O))), Isis, etc.), and will be posted shortly.
Most widely recognized for his saxophone and vocal work fronting Chicago mindwarp metallers Yakuza, Bruce Lamont has also contributed to a plethora of other projects including Bloodiest (featuring members of 90 Day Men, Sterling), Circle of Animals (with Sanford Parker, Minsk/The High Confessions), Sick Gazelle (with Eric Block and Sanford Parker) and even Led Zeppelin II, a nationally touring mainstream Led Zep cover act in which Lamont immaculately plays the part of Robert Plant! He's also recorded with Sigh, East West Blast Test, Minsk, Nachtmystium, Rabid Rabbit, Brutal Truth, Cephalic Carnage, Sweet Cobra, Locrian, Hex Machine and more.
North American and European live actions from Bruce Lamont will be announced shortly and will continue to be booked throughout 2011. Promos of Feral Songs For The Epic Decline will be available shortly.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
While Heaven Wept - Ink Deal With Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce the signing of legendary US metallers While Heaven Wept.
Mainman Tom Phillips commented: "For the past 21 years, While Heaven Wept has been committed to two things: performing music that is sincerely from the heart, without any other boundary, and secondly, we have always strived to deliver the absolute best sounding albums that we could create at any given time, regardless of the changing landscape of the industry; insuring each release has the greatest production possible is paramount for us in terms of the clarity of expression, and additionally, we hope to offer the very best experience for those who take the time to listen.
With this in mind, it made perfect sense for us to align with Nuclear Blast, who also have been committed to offering only the very best in the world of Heavy Metal. Through this partnership, we will surely be able to continue delivering the best productions possible while presenting our musical vision in a different arena, betraying neither our past nor our ideals. Nuclear Blast's support of our musical identity is truly an honor, and everyone who has stood by us all along these years need not worry; While Heaven Wept is what it is, and cannot be anything else.
That said, we'll also never release the same album twice... everything stems from where we are in the moment emotionally and spiritually, so while the core elements/influences of the band have remained the same since our inception, we will continue to express ourselves in whatever way feels natural at the time. Expect the unexpected.
We look forward to revealing our new album Fear Of Infinity together with Nuclear Blast very soon!"
Adds Nuclear Blast A&R Jaap Wagemaker: "Last year we were totally blown away by the release of the album Vast Oceans Lachrymose (out on Cruz del Sur Music) from the US genre-defining and genre-defying metal band While Heaven Wept! This album was for sure the surprise of the year and not only for us, but for every major metal publication in the world as well as their longtime fans too!
Earlier this year the band played an amazing show at the Hammer Of Doom festival which has been captured on DVD/CD and will be released as Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence (again on Cruz del Sur Music). In the meantime, after months of talking with mastermind Tom Phillips, we are very happy to announce that While Heaven Wept has joined the Nuclear Family!
While Heaven Wept are already in the studio recording their follow-up album Fear of Infinity which will be out April 2011. The band are also developing tour plans and have already confirmed some festival appearances as well, with many more to come. While Heaven Wept - who have been an insider tip for many years - are taking the next step in their career and we can't wait to bring them to the next level!"
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Mainman Tom Phillips commented: "For the past 21 years, While Heaven Wept has been committed to two things: performing music that is sincerely from the heart, without any other boundary, and secondly, we have always strived to deliver the absolute best sounding albums that we could create at any given time, regardless of the changing landscape of the industry; insuring each release has the greatest production possible is paramount for us in terms of the clarity of expression, and additionally, we hope to offer the very best experience for those who take the time to listen.
With this in mind, it made perfect sense for us to align with Nuclear Blast, who also have been committed to offering only the very best in the world of Heavy Metal. Through this partnership, we will surely be able to continue delivering the best productions possible while presenting our musical vision in a different arena, betraying neither our past nor our ideals. Nuclear Blast's support of our musical identity is truly an honor, and everyone who has stood by us all along these years need not worry; While Heaven Wept is what it is, and cannot be anything else.
That said, we'll also never release the same album twice... everything stems from where we are in the moment emotionally and spiritually, so while the core elements/influences of the band have remained the same since our inception, we will continue to express ourselves in whatever way feels natural at the time. Expect the unexpected.
We look forward to revealing our new album Fear Of Infinity together with Nuclear Blast very soon!"
Adds Nuclear Blast A&R Jaap Wagemaker: "Last year we were totally blown away by the release of the album Vast Oceans Lachrymose (out on Cruz del Sur Music) from the US genre-defining and genre-defying metal band While Heaven Wept! This album was for sure the surprise of the year and not only for us, but for every major metal publication in the world as well as their longtime fans too!
Earlier this year the band played an amazing show at the Hammer Of Doom festival which has been captured on DVD/CD and will be released as Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence (again on Cruz del Sur Music). In the meantime, after months of talking with mastermind Tom Phillips, we are very happy to announce that While Heaven Wept has joined the Nuclear Family!
While Heaven Wept are already in the studio recording their follow-up album Fear of Infinity which will be out April 2011. The band are also developing tour plans and have already confirmed some festival appearances as well, with many more to come. While Heaven Wept - who have been an insider tip for many years - are taking the next step in their career and we can't wait to bring them to the next level!"
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| Source: | whileheavenwept.net |
| Band profile: | While Heaven Wept |
God Dethroned - New Album Available For Streaming
In conjunction with the upcoming ninth full-length studio release from God Dethroned, Under the Sign of the Iron Cross, Metal Blade Records has teamed up with Metal Underground.com to premier the death metal act's album in its entirety.
You can check out Under the Sign of the Iron Cross at this location. The stream will only be running for one week so be sure to check it out while you still can. Album details and band comments can be read here.
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You can check out Under the Sign of the Iron Cross at this location. The stream will only be running for one week so be sure to check it out while you still can. Album details and band comments can be read here.
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| Source: | metalblade.com |
| Band profile: | God Dethroned |
Heathen Beast - Set To Release Free Debut EP
Indian black metal has a new face in the form of Heathen Beast. The Mumbai-based three-piece are all set to release their debut EP, entitled Ayodhya Burns on the 26th of November 2010.
Unlike regular black metal bands who follow anti-Christian or satanic themes, Heathen Beast follows the path of atheism and subjects related to India and its culture. The EP is a tribute to all Indians who have lost their lives in the name of religion. The EP will be available for free download on the band's reverbnation page in short notice and will also be available on a limited edition CD (200 copies) version for any fans that would like to own a copy.
The band already has some pre-production samples available on the reverbnation page to give fans a taste of what to expect from the EP. The artwork has been co designed by vocalist/guitarist Carvaka and Rocklogy Designs based in Bangalore.
Ayodhya Burns cover art] tracklist:
01. Blind Faith
02. Religious Genocide
03. Ayodhya Burns
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Unlike regular black metal bands who follow anti-Christian or satanic themes, Heathen Beast follows the path of atheism and subjects related to India and its culture. The EP is a tribute to all Indians who have lost their lives in the name of religion. The EP will be available for free download on the band's reverbnation page in short notice and will also be available on a limited edition CD (200 copies) version for any fans that would like to own a copy.
The band already has some pre-production samples available on the reverbnation page to give fans a taste of what to expect from the EP. The artwork has been co designed by vocalist/guitarist Carvaka and Rocklogy Designs based in Bangalore.
Ayodhya Burns cover art] tracklist:
01. Blind Faith
02. Religious Genocide
03. Ayodhya Burns
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| Source: | reverbnation.com |
Primal Fear - Frontman's Solo Album Out Soon
Frontiers Records has issued the following update in regards to Primal Fear vocalist Ralf Scheepers' upcoming solo release:
The forthcoming solo album from Primal singer Ralf Scheepers is in the very final stages of production.
Some very special guests agreed to appear - the list includes guitarists "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (Halford), Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray), Sander Gommans (After Forever) and Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear, Allen/Lande). Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (Judas Priest, Iced Earth) is dueting with Scheepers on the track "Remission Of Sin", Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw (Therion, King Diamond) appears on drums and Primal Fear's Mat Sinner is playing bass on the entire LP and produced the album. Ralf co-produced the album. Achim Koehler is currently in the final stages of the mixing session and will shortly be mastering the production.
Scheepers revealed that his upcoming solo album will include a remake of his song "Saints Of Rock" - originally recorded with his band Tyran Pace - and a cover version of the Judas Priest classic "Before The Dawn".
"The song "Saints Of Rock" is gonna be, of course, a little bit more modern and updated than it was in 1986," he explained. "I mean, right now we have much more possibilities to make songs sound a little bit more modern, starting with the drum sound and the bass sounds." He added, "I think "Before The Dawn" pretty much is a straight cover, but the first song I'm playing (nearly) all instruments ? just a little more orchestral things going on. Vocal-wise, I just added a harmony vocals, plus the two outstanding guitar solos by maestro Victor Smolski (Rage). The album is like a trip through my entire career from hard driven crushing metal, groovy heavy beats, orchestral epic to stripped down basic songs and of course some nice surprises!"
The musical direction of his forthcoming solo CD is more diverse than Primal Fear, from the hardest to the softest tones. Frontiers Records will release the album in February 2011.
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The forthcoming solo album from Primal singer Ralf Scheepers is in the very final stages of production.
Some very special guests agreed to appear - the list includes guitarists "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (Halford), Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray), Sander Gommans (After Forever) and Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear, Allen/Lande). Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (Judas Priest, Iced Earth) is dueting with Scheepers on the track "Remission Of Sin", Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw (Therion, King Diamond) appears on drums and Primal Fear's Mat Sinner is playing bass on the entire LP and produced the album. Ralf co-produced the album. Achim Koehler is currently in the final stages of the mixing session and will shortly be mastering the production.
Scheepers revealed that his upcoming solo album will include a remake of his song "Saints Of Rock" - originally recorded with his band Tyran Pace - and a cover version of the Judas Priest classic "Before The Dawn".
"The song "Saints Of Rock" is gonna be, of course, a little bit more modern and updated than it was in 1986," he explained. "I mean, right now we have much more possibilities to make songs sound a little bit more modern, starting with the drum sound and the bass sounds." He added, "I think "Before The Dawn" pretty much is a straight cover, but the first song I'm playing (nearly) all instruments ? just a little more orchestral things going on. Vocal-wise, I just added a harmony vocals, plus the two outstanding guitar solos by maestro Victor Smolski (Rage). The album is like a trip through my entire career from hard driven crushing metal, groovy heavy beats, orchestral epic to stripped down basic songs and of course some nice surprises!"
The musical direction of his forthcoming solo CD is more diverse than Primal Fear, from the hardest to the softest tones. Frontiers Records will release the album in February 2011.
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| Source: | primalfear.de |
| Band profile: | Primal Fear |
Agalloch - Full Album Stream Online
Quick reminder: Marrow Of The Spirit, the new album of Agalloch, is still streaming in its entirety at NPR Music.
The album will see a November 23 release date via Profound Lore Records. Go to this location to check the whole album out!
Album details were already discussed extensively over here.
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The album will see a November 23 release date via Profound Lore Records. Go to this location to check the whole album out!
Album details were already discussed extensively over here.
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| Source: | npr.org |
| Band profile: | Agalloch |
Obscura - Album Recording Completed
Obscura has recently completed work on their brand new album Omnivium. Omnivium was recorded at Woodshed Studio in southern Germany with engineer V. Santura (Triptykon, Dark Fortress) and is expected to see a March 2011 release date via Relapse Records. Additional album details will be announced shortly.
Obscura drummer Hannes Grossman commented on recording Omnivium: "The recording process was intense and time-consuming, but it brought us many steps forward as musicians both individually and collectively. The songs are still catchy, but there are more epic parts involved, as well as faster and more melodic songs. The extremes of the band's sound extend on all sides, so to say. Expect some things which have never been done before like this in Death Metal!"
Additionally, Grossman is working on his first instructional drum DVD titled "Progressive Concepts for the Modern Metal Drummer". The DVD will feature different chapters about hand/foot techniques, blast beats, advanced double bass drumming, rhythmic modulations, and song and performance tutorials.
Grossman commented on his forthcoming DVD: "After the recordings for Obscura's new album I decided to start filming because the energy of the recording process was still valid. The final motivation came from Nile drummer George Kollias, with whom we toured in Japan. Thanks again, Bro'! Of course the DVD will not only feature solo and song performances, but also very deep advice about the things that I use, like finger control technique, hybrid techniques, advanced foot technique or odd-time signatures."
Omnivium tracklist:
01. Septuagint
02. Vortex Omnivium
03. Ocean Gateways
04. Euclidean Elements
05. Prismal Dawn
06. Celestial Spheres
07. Velocity
08. A Transcendental Serenade
09. Aevum
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Obscura drummer Hannes Grossman commented on recording Omnivium: "The recording process was intense and time-consuming, but it brought us many steps forward as musicians both individually and collectively. The songs are still catchy, but there are more epic parts involved, as well as faster and more melodic songs. The extremes of the band's sound extend on all sides, so to say. Expect some things which have never been done before like this in Death Metal!"
Additionally, Grossman is working on his first instructional drum DVD titled "Progressive Concepts for the Modern Metal Drummer". The DVD will feature different chapters about hand/foot techniques, blast beats, advanced double bass drumming, rhythmic modulations, and song and performance tutorials.
Grossman commented on his forthcoming DVD: "After the recordings for Obscura's new album I decided to start filming because the energy of the recording process was still valid. The final motivation came from Nile drummer George Kollias, with whom we toured in Japan. Thanks again, Bro'! Of course the DVD will not only feature solo and song performances, but also very deep advice about the things that I use, like finger control technique, hybrid techniques, advanced foot technique or odd-time signatures."
Omnivium tracklist:
01. Septuagint
02. Vortex Omnivium
03. Ocean Gateways
04. Euclidean Elements
05. Prismal Dawn
06. Celestial Spheres
07. Velocity
08. A Transcendental Serenade
09. Aevum
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| Source: | relapse.com |
| Band profile: | Obscura |
Sirenia - Unveil New Album Details
Sirenia are set to release their fifth studio album, entitled The Enigma of Life, on January 21, 2011 via Nuclear Blast Records.
The Enigma of Life cover art] tracklist:
01. The End Of It All
02. Fallen Angel
03. All My Dreams
04. This Darkness
05. The Twilight In Your Eyes
06. Winter Land
07. A Seaside Serenade
08. Darkened Days To Come
09. Coming Down
10. This Lonely Lake
11. Fading Star
12. The Enigma Of Life
13. Oscura Realidad
14. The Enigma Of Life
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The Enigma of Life cover art] tracklist:
01. The End Of It All
02. Fallen Angel
03. All My Dreams
04. This Darkness
05. The Twilight In Your Eyes
06. Winter Land
07. A Seaside Serenade
08. Darkened Days To Come
09. Coming Down
10. This Lonely Lake
11. Fading Star
12. The Enigma Of Life
13. Oscura Realidad
14. The Enigma Of Life
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| Source: | sirenia.no |
| Band profile: | Sirenia |
Amon Amarth - Working On New Album
Amon Amarth have released the following update:
"The last couple of months we have been busy working on our follow up to Twilight of the Thunder God. Ten songs were written and on October 1st we started tracking drums for the album in Park Studios.
After a short trip to Tokyo, which included our first ever show in Japan at the renowned Loupark Festival, we continued tracking bass and guitars at Fascination Street Studios. Recordings have been going well and we are now more than half-way through and the album starts to take shape. We'll keep you updated with more info soon!"
For now the band can confirm some shows in the UK as part as the "Defenders Of The Faith 2011" tour with Children Of Bodom. Those dates were posted yesterday at this location.
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"The last couple of months we have been busy working on our follow up to Twilight of the Thunder God. Ten songs were written and on October 1st we started tracking drums for the album in Park Studios.
After a short trip to Tokyo, which included our first ever show in Japan at the renowned Loupark Festival, we continued tracking bass and guitars at Fascination Street Studios. Recordings have been going well and we are now more than half-way through and the album starts to take shape. We'll keep you updated with more info soon!"
For now the band can confirm some shows in the UK as part as the "Defenders Of The Faith 2011" tour with Children Of Bodom. Those dates were posted yesterday at this location.
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| Source: | amonamarth.com |
| Band profile: | Amon Amarth |
Kataklysm - Headlining North American Tour Dates
Canadian death metal icons Kataklysm have revealed details regarding its upcoming headlining tour across North America. The so called "Spread The Venom Tour" will contain 23 shows across the continent, with support on the road coming from All Shall Perish, Decrepit Birth, Conducting From The Grave and Abysmal Dawn.
Spread The Venom North American Tour:
Feb. 24 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
Feb. 25 - Reggie's Rock Club - Chicago, IL
Feb. 26 - Harpo's - Detroit, MI
Feb. 27 - Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
Feb. 28 - Park Theatre - Winnipeg, MB - Canada
Mar. 02 - Starlite - Edmonton, AB - Canada
Mar. 03 - Lake City Bowl - Kelowna, BC - Canada
Mar. 04 - Rickshaw Theatre - Vancouver, BC - Canada
Mar. 05 - Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
Mar. 06 - Branx - Portland, OR
Mar. 07 - Slim's - San Francisco, CA - (no Abysmal Dawn)
Mar. 08 - The Whisky A Go Go - Hollywood, CA
Mar. 09 - Soma - San Diego, CA
Mar. 10 - Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM
Mar. 11 - El Cien - Amarillo, TX
Mar. 12 - Ridglea Theatre - Ft. Worth, TX
Mar. 13 - White Rabbit - San Antonio, TX
Mar. 15 - State Theater - St Petersburg, FL
Mar. 16 - Volume 11 - Raleigh, NC
Mar. 17 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA
Mar. 18 - Alrosa Villa - Columbus, OH
Mar. 19 - Evening Star Music Hall - Niagara Falls, NY
Mar. 20 - Club Soda - Montreal, QC - Canada
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Spread The Venom North American Tour:
Feb. 24 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
Feb. 25 - Reggie's Rock Club - Chicago, IL
Feb. 26 - Harpo's - Detroit, MI
Feb. 27 - Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
Feb. 28 - Park Theatre - Winnipeg, MB - Canada
Mar. 02 - Starlite - Edmonton, AB - Canada
Mar. 03 - Lake City Bowl - Kelowna, BC - Canada
Mar. 04 - Rickshaw Theatre - Vancouver, BC - Canada
Mar. 05 - Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
Mar. 06 - Branx - Portland, OR
Mar. 07 - Slim's - San Francisco, CA - (no Abysmal Dawn)
Mar. 08 - The Whisky A Go Go - Hollywood, CA
Mar. 09 - Soma - San Diego, CA
Mar. 10 - Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM
Mar. 11 - El Cien - Amarillo, TX
Mar. 12 - Ridglea Theatre - Ft. Worth, TX
Mar. 13 - White Rabbit - San Antonio, TX
Mar. 15 - State Theater - St Petersburg, FL
Mar. 16 - Volume 11 - Raleigh, NC
Mar. 17 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA
Mar. 18 - Alrosa Villa - Columbus, OH
Mar. 19 - Evening Star Music Hall - Niagara Falls, NY
Mar. 20 - Club Soda - Montreal, QC - Canada
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Kataklysm |
| Event: | Spread The Venom Tour |
Illdisposed - Complete Writing New Album
Danish Death metallers Illdisposed have confirmed that the songwriting for their tenth full-length album is complete. The band will begin tracking the drum parts on January 8th 2011.
The new album will be released some time in March via Massacre Records. Stay tuned for updates.
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The new album will be released some time in March via Massacre Records. Stay tuned for updates.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Illdisposed |
Paradise Lost - Draconian Times Reissue, Tour Dates
British Doom/Goth Metal pioneers, Paradise Lost, are pleased to announce the re-release of their seminal 1995 album Draconian Times; 16 years since it first stormed the charts.
Sony Music are re-releasing the colossal Draconian Times through their Grammy-award winning Legacy series; which will feature the entire digitally re-mastered album including a 5.1 Dolby Surround mix in a brand-new collector's edition digi-pak box-set, so fans can hear the album like never before!
Along with this release the band will be performing their monumental album Draconian Times live at a series of 7 exclusive gigs in the following select cities around Europe: Utrecht, Bochum, London, Paris, Athens, and Thessaloniki.
Due to the unique and exciting nature of these events we will be issuing a small, limited number of VIP packages at all seven concerts. These will include:
VIP laminate and lanyard
The opportunity to meet and greet the band
Have your photo taken with Paradise Lost
Access to a closed sound-check before the gig
Early access to the concert
VIP goody bag (PL draw-string bag containing an exclusive T-Shirt and other exciting memorabilia)
VIP tickets will be exclusively available from the band's website website and go on general sale on Friday 19th November 2010. Please remember there are a very limited number of these highly sought after tickets available so we urge you to buy early to avoid disappointment. Fans will get special pre-sale access to tickets on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th November via the official Paradise Lost website, so check back here then for this exclusive offer!
Frontman Nick Holmes had this to say: "It's going to be amazing to play the Draconian Times shows again, DT was a huge success for the band; it seemed to be exactly the right album to do at the right time and to a certain degree was definitely the end of a chapter for the band. We always considered the album to be a "better" version of its predecessor Icon and using Simon Effemy again for the third time, I think we were all on the same hymn sheet and knew exactly what we wanted and what the album should sound like.
We had done a pretty extensive touring schedule for the Icon album before it, and there was already a decent buzz around about the band, In the 1990s without the Internet you could only really gauge how things were going once you walked onto the stage and saw how the crowd responded to songs! But after the DT album was released the response was phenomenal. Knowing that DT is still considered by many as being among their favourite albums of all time fills me with great pride, and I'm very grateful to have been part of it all and now having the chance to be here again playing it in its entirety is phenomenal. We are all very excited and can't wait to do the shows live, I really hope we see you all there and you have as much fun as us!"
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Sony Music are re-releasing the colossal Draconian Times through their Grammy-award winning Legacy series; which will feature the entire digitally re-mastered album including a 5.1 Dolby Surround mix in a brand-new collector's edition digi-pak box-set, so fans can hear the album like never before!
Along with this release the band will be performing their monumental album Draconian Times live at a series of 7 exclusive gigs in the following select cities around Europe: Utrecht, Bochum, London, Paris, Athens, and Thessaloniki.
Due to the unique and exciting nature of these events we will be issuing a small, limited number of VIP packages at all seven concerts. These will include:
VIP laminate and lanyard
The opportunity to meet and greet the band
Have your photo taken with Paradise Lost
Access to a closed sound-check before the gig
Early access to the concert
VIP goody bag (PL draw-string bag containing an exclusive T-Shirt and other exciting memorabilia)
VIP tickets will be exclusively available from the band's website website and go on general sale on Friday 19th November 2010. Please remember there are a very limited number of these highly sought after tickets available so we urge you to buy early to avoid disappointment. Fans will get special pre-sale access to tickets on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th November via the official Paradise Lost website, so check back here then for this exclusive offer!
Frontman Nick Holmes had this to say: "It's going to be amazing to play the Draconian Times shows again, DT was a huge success for the band; it seemed to be exactly the right album to do at the right time and to a certain degree was definitely the end of a chapter for the band. We always considered the album to be a "better" version of its predecessor Icon and using Simon Effemy again for the third time, I think we were all on the same hymn sheet and knew exactly what we wanted and what the album should sound like.
We had done a pretty extensive touring schedule for the Icon album before it, and there was already a decent buzz around about the band, In the 1990s without the Internet you could only really gauge how things were going once you walked onto the stage and saw how the crowd responded to songs! But after the DT album was released the response was phenomenal. Knowing that DT is still considered by many as being among their favourite albums of all time fills me with great pride, and I'm very grateful to have been part of it all and now having the chance to be here again playing it in its entirety is phenomenal. We are all very excited and can't wait to do the shows live, I really hope we see you all there and you have as much fun as us!"
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| Source: | paradiselost.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Paradise Lost |
| Event: | Paradise Lost: Draconian Times Tour |
Children Of Bodom - European Tour With Ensiferum
In 2011, Children Of Bodom will embark on a two-month long tour through 23 European countries with label mates Ensiferum and Machinae Supremacy. On the UK and Ireland dates they will be joined by Amon Amarth.
The Ugly World Tour 2011 featuring Children Of Bodom with Ensiferum and Machinae Supremacy:
March 19 - Teatria, Oulu (FIN)
March 20 - Pakkahuone, Tampere (FIN)
March 22 - Ice Hall, Helsinki (FIN)
March 24 - Arenan, Stockholm (SWE)
March 25 - Trädgårn, Gothenburg (SWE)
March 26 - Rockefeller, Oslo (NOR)
March 27 - Vega, Copenhagen (DEN)
March 29 - Grosse Freiheit 36 (GER)
March 30 - O13, Tilburg (NED)
April 01 - UEA, Norwich (UK) (Additional support: Amon Amarth)
April 02 - Academy 1, Manchester (UK) (Additional support: Amon Amarth)
April 03 - ABC, Glasgow (UK) (Additional support: Amon Amarth)
April 05 - Vicar Street, Dublin (IRL) (Additional support: Amon Amarth)
April 07 - Rock City, Nottingham (UK) (Additional support: Amon Amarth)
April 08 - Academy, Birmingham (UK) (Additional support: Amon Amarth)
April 09 - Forum, London (UK) (Additional support: Amon Amarth)
April 11 - Turbinenhalle, Oberhausen (GER)
April 12 - Z7, Pratteln (SWI)
April 13 - Alcatraz, Milan (ITA)
April 16 - Gagarin 205, Athens (GR)
April 18 - Kucukciftilik Park, Istanbul (TUR)
April 19 - Universiada Hall, Sofia (BUL)
April 20 - Arenele Romane, Bucharest (ROM)
April 22 - Petöfi Csarnok, Budapest (HUN)
April 23 - Backstage, Munich (GER)
April 24 - Stadthalle, Langen (GER)
April 26 - Stodola, Warsaw (POL)
April 27 - KD Vltavska, Prague (CZE)
April 28 - Arena, Vienna (AUS)
April 29 - Posthof, Linz (AUS)
April 30 - Werk 2, Leipzig (GER)
May 02 - Elysee Montmatre, Paris (FRA)
May 03 - Krakatoa, Bordeaux (FRA)
May 05 - Club Hard, Porto (POR)
May 06 - La Riviera, Madrid (SPA)
May 07 - Razzmatazz 1, Barcelona (SPA)
May 08 - Rock Star Live, Bilbao (SPA)
May 09 - Le Bikini, Toulouse (FRA)
May 10 - LKA Longhorn, Stuttgart (GER)
May 12 - Rockhal, Esch / Alzette (LUX)
May 13 - Atak, Enschede (NED)
May 14 - Halle Gartlage, Osnabruck (GER)
May 15 - Hof Ter Lo, Antwerp (BEL)
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The Ugly World Tour 2011 featuring Children Of Bodom with Ensiferum and Machinae Supremacy:
March 19 - Teatria, Oulu (FIN)
March 20 - Pakkahuone, Tampere (FIN)
March 22 - Ice Hall, Helsinki (FIN)
March 24 - Arenan, Stockholm (SWE)
March 25 - Trädgårn, Gothenburg (SWE)
March 26 - Rockefeller, Oslo (NOR)
March 27 - Vega, Copenhagen (DEN)
March 29 - Grosse Freiheit 36 (GER)
March 30 - O13, Tilburg (NED)
April 01 - UEA, Norwich (UK) (Additional support: Amon Amarth)
April 02 - Academy 1, Manchester (UK) (Additional support: Amon Amarth)
April 03 - ABC, Glasgow (UK) (Additional support: Amon Amarth)
April 05 - Vicar Street, Dublin (IRL) (Additional support: Amon Amarth)
April 07 - Rock City, Nottingham (UK) (Additional support: Amon Amarth)
April 08 - Academy, Birmingham (UK) (Additional support: Amon Amarth)
April 09 - Forum, London (UK) (Additional support: Amon Amarth)
April 11 - Turbinenhalle, Oberhausen (GER)
April 12 - Z7, Pratteln (SWI)
April 13 - Alcatraz, Milan (ITA)
April 16 - Gagarin 205, Athens (GR)
April 18 - Kucukciftilik Park, Istanbul (TUR)
April 19 - Universiada Hall, Sofia (BUL)
April 20 - Arenele Romane, Bucharest (ROM)
April 22 - Petöfi Csarnok, Budapest (HUN)
April 23 - Backstage, Munich (GER)
April 24 - Stadthalle, Langen (GER)
April 26 - Stodola, Warsaw (POL)
April 27 - KD Vltavska, Prague (CZE)
April 28 - Arena, Vienna (AUS)
April 29 - Posthof, Linz (AUS)
April 30 - Werk 2, Leipzig (GER)
May 02 - Elysee Montmatre, Paris (FRA)
May 03 - Krakatoa, Bordeaux (FRA)
May 05 - Club Hard, Porto (POR)
May 06 - La Riviera, Madrid (SPA)
May 07 - Razzmatazz 1, Barcelona (SPA)
May 08 - Rock Star Live, Bilbao (SPA)
May 09 - Le Bikini, Toulouse (FRA)
May 10 - LKA Longhorn, Stuttgart (GER)
May 12 - Rockhal, Esch / Alzette (LUX)
May 13 - Atak, Enschede (NED)
May 14 - Halle Gartlage, Osnabruck (GER)
May 15 - Hof Ter Lo, Antwerp (BEL)
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| Source: | spinefarm.fi |
| Band profile: | Children Of Bodom |
| Event: | Children Of Bodom: The Ugly World Tour 2011 |
Wintersun - Live Shows Planned In 2011
Wintersun has finally shown a sign of life. Drummer Kai Hahto posted the following short announcement on his personal Facebook page:
"Wintersun will be playing 4 shows at least next year: 3 Metalfest shows in May 2011 and also Metalcamp 2011. That´s good news."
Some overly optimistic fan made the assumption that perhaps the long overdue album Time would be done by then... to which Hahto responded:
"Time has progressed very well and we hope that we can start mixing in December. But the shows are confirmed and after the new album is out, we start playing more actively. Let´s see what happens next year."
The Wintersun drummer also promised there would be "some updates" somewhere next week at the band's official website. Stay tuned.
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"Wintersun will be playing 4 shows at least next year: 3 Metalfest shows in May 2011 and also Metalcamp 2011. That´s good news."
Some overly optimistic fan made the assumption that perhaps the long overdue album Time would be done by then... to which Hahto responded:
"Time has progressed very well and we hope that we can start mixing in December. But the shows are confirmed and after the new album is out, we start playing more actively. Let´s see what happens next year."
The Wintersun drummer also promised there would be "some updates" somewhere next week at the band's official website. Stay tuned.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Wintersun |
| Event: | Metalfest Open Air Helvetia |
Process Of Guilt - Presents Remix Album
Here's the press release for "The Circle", Process Of Guilt's new release:
"Closing the process started with Erosion, The Circle presents five reinterpretations of the closing song on Process Of Guilt's highly acclaimed sophomore album and opens the door for the composition process of their third full length.
Bringing together the creative minds of Sanford Parker (of Minsk, Buried At Sea, Twilight, Circle Of Animals, The High Confessions and overall producer extraordinaire), Echoes Of Yul (the Polish creators of one of the most interesting ambient/industrial debuts in recent years), DJ Mofo (of Portuguese best kept secret Bizarra Locomotiva), Bosque (one of the leading forces of bleak drone/doom/black art) and Sons Of Bronson (featuring members of Spanish sludge masters Lords Of Bukkake), The Circle offers a deconstructive circle through an erosive world of calm versus chaos. Besides the five remixes, this abstract descent begins with a new prespective on Erosion's closing track, now (re)mastered - as all the other tracks - by the well known James Plotkin (of O.L.D., Khanate fame).
Pressed as a beautiful limited (and numbered) digisleeve edition of 300 copies, through a partnership between the band and the newly founded Bleak Recordings, this record will be first available throughout the next month as two separate pre-orders on both the band's and the label's site. Either you buy just the record or a special package featuring the CD and an exclusive t-shirt printed on demand - all orders will be shipped during December. A very reduced quantity of The Circle will be obtainable through select record shops and on digital format in January.
Spreading their wings and expanding their ever growing fan base, both the sold out debut Renounce and Erosion will be available for the first time as a reduced price 320k mp3, FLAC or just about any other format you could possibly desire on the new Process Of Guilt digital store."
There's even a video one Youtube here!
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"Closing the process started with Erosion, The Circle presents five reinterpretations of the closing song on Process Of Guilt's highly acclaimed sophomore album and opens the door for the composition process of their third full length.
Bringing together the creative minds of Sanford Parker (of Minsk, Buried At Sea, Twilight, Circle Of Animals, The High Confessions and overall producer extraordinaire), Echoes Of Yul (the Polish creators of one of the most interesting ambient/industrial debuts in recent years), DJ Mofo (of Portuguese best kept secret Bizarra Locomotiva), Bosque (one of the leading forces of bleak drone/doom/black art) and Sons Of Bronson (featuring members of Spanish sludge masters Lords Of Bukkake), The Circle offers a deconstructive circle through an erosive world of calm versus chaos. Besides the five remixes, this abstract descent begins with a new prespective on Erosion's closing track, now (re)mastered - as all the other tracks - by the well known James Plotkin (of O.L.D., Khanate fame).
Pressed as a beautiful limited (and numbered) digisleeve edition of 300 copies, through a partnership between the band and the newly founded Bleak Recordings, this record will be first available throughout the next month as two separate pre-orders on both the band's and the label's site. Either you buy just the record or a special package featuring the CD and an exclusive t-shirt printed on demand - all orders will be shipped during December. A very reduced quantity of The Circle will be obtainable through select record shops and on digital format in January.
Spreading their wings and expanding their ever growing fan base, both the sold out debut Renounce and Erosion will be available for the first time as a reduced price 320k mp3, FLAC or just about any other format you could possibly desire on the new Process Of Guilt digital store."
There's even a video one Youtube here!
Read more ››
| Source: | processofguilt.com |
| Band profile: | Process Of Guilt |