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Operatika - Dio Cover Available For Streaming

Operatika is pleased to announce the official release of their new single: Ronnie James Dio's "We Rock". It is their tribute to Dio and his contribution to the world of heavy metal. The song is available for streaming at the band's MySpace.

The band states: "In light of Dio's recent passing we will be donating all of the proceeds from this song to Dio's Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund".

At the moment, the band is in full pre-production mode for their next album. Adds Operatika: "Our new songs are heavier and more technical while incorporating our unique Operatika elements. Stay tuned for more news and the new record (to be released in 2011)."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Operatika Element
Posted: 09.10.2010 by BudDa | Comments (5)


James LaBrie - First Solo Headlining Tour In 5 Years

Official Press Release

On the heels of the release of his latest opus, Static Impulse, James LaBrie has finally announced his return to the stage as a solo artist and will embark on a North American tour this winter! The Dream Theater vocalist has released two releases in a side project dubbed Mullmuzzler and two solo releases including 2005's Elements of Persuasion and the latest masterpiece Static Impulse which was released last week via InsideOut Music.

LaBrie comments: "Matt, Marco, Peter, Ray and I are extremely psyched to announce a tour in support of the new album Static Impulse. Everyone that played on the disc will be on stage. This is going to be a very powerful and memorable evening. Just us and the fans doing what we both love doing. You will hear songs from MullMuzzler 2, Elements of Persuasion and of course the latest, Static Impulse. Come out and support this US/ Canada tour and let's have a blast. We will hit you like a sledgehammer, but I promise it won't hurt... See you out there. Goooooooooo!"

Tickets for the trek go on sale today exclusively via EnterTheVault.com where fans can purchase both regular and VIP tickets for the trek. VIP packages include entrance to the venue 1-hour early, a meet-and-greet with James LaBrie and a signed tour poster!

Longtime collaborator Matt Guillory added: "James, Marco, Ray, Peter, and myself are all really excited about touring the US and Canada in support of our new album Static Impulse. The response we've been getting since the album was released has been so amazing. We can't wait to play this stuff live. This is going to be a lot of fun. We look forward to seeing everybody on the road!"

More Static Impulse album details can be found here.

Nov 26 - Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall
Nov 27 - Raleigh, NC - Volume 11
Nov 29 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theater
Nov 30 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero
Dec 02 - Montreal, QUE - Club Soda
Dec 03 - Toronto, ONT - Opera House
Dec 04 - Detroit, MI - Blondies
Dec 06 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
Dec 07 - Chicago, IL - Reggie Rock Club
Dec 08 - Minneapolis, MN - Station 4
Dec 10 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
Dec 11 - Portland, OR - Berbati's Pen
Dec 14 - Los Angeles, CA - Key Club
Dec 15 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Theater
Dec 16 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theater
Dec 18 - San Antonio, TX - Backstage Live
Dec 19 - Dallas, TX - Trees
Dec 20 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar....

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: James LaBrie
Event: James LaBrie [CANCELLED]
Posted: 09.10.2010 by BudDa | Comments (2)


Divinity - Release New Video

Canada's metallers Divinity have just released the video for "Lay In The Bed You've Made," from the band's Candlelight Records debut The Singularity. You can watch it below or at this location

The vibrant, explosive video was directed and filmed by fellow Calgarian and cinematographer Doug Cook, who also created Divinity's Plasma video, from the band's 2007 release, Allegory.

"The song is about taking responsibility at both a personal level and as a civilization; how the decisions we make have trapped us in certain ways and a limited number of people have controlled our fate almost arbitrarily in some aspects," says guitarist Sacha Laskow. "We went with director Doug Cook once again as he is intensely creative and professional. Working with Doug is always an awesome experience and he matched the visuals to the music perfectly. We wanted more of a performance-based video this time to showcase the playing aspect but still maintain some concept as well."


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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Divinity
Posted: 09.10.2010 by BudDa | Comments (0)


Dark Fortress - Another New Video Available Online

German black metallers Dark Fortress have revealed new video for a song ''Ylem'', from the bands same titled album. The clip was shot in the Dechenhoehle, a natural flowstone cave that offered the perfect set for the story of "Ylem".

Morean (vocals): "The title track of our last album is a spell summoning the death of the universe in an accelerated "big crunch". The end of all living matter in the universe is inevitable, and in this invocation the sorcerer is a witness to this inevitable cosmic disaster. The clip is set in an atmosphere of desertion, with no more signs of civilisation, after the exponentially growing sun has scorched away all traces of life. As a last refuge, going underground offers the only shelter that is left, where the protagonist willingly surrenders to destruction and embraces his own end in a vision evoking both the distant past and distant future of our planet."


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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Dark Fortress
Posted: 08.10.2010 by Abattoir | Comments (3)


Katatonia - To Play In Mumbai, India

Katatonia will be playing at an annual cultural festival in India. The band writes on their myspace blog:

"We´re very proud to announce that Katatonia will perform at the music portion of the annual cultural festival for students ´Mood Indigo´, held for the 39th time in Mumbai, India. We´ll be flying into India straight after our Australian run on the travelling ´No Sleep Till...´ festival and will headline the main stage on tuesday, December 21st where, hopefully, a big portion of the 72.000 students attending will come to check us out. More information on this cool festival can be found here"

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Katatonia
Posted: 08.10.2010 by BudDa | Comments (2)


Sigh - Signs To Candlelight Records

The guys at Candlelight Records are proud to announce the signing of Japanese metallers Sigh. Mirai Kawashima had this to say about the bands new deal with Candlelight Records:

"After we released our debut album Scorn Defeat on Deathlike Silence Productions in 1993, we had to choose a new label to sign to between Candlelight Records and Cacophonous Records. And we, who knew nothing about music business, chose Cacophonous only because they got back to us faster, which obviously was a huge mistake! Now, 17 years since then, we've finally come to work with Candlelight Records. They have a great roster including our mates Meads Of Asphodel. We're truly looking forward to releasing our 9th album tentatively entitled In Somniphobia in 2011."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Sigh
Posted: 07.10.2010 by BudDa | Comments (7)


Gotthard - Singer Killed In Motorcycle Accident

More sad news in the world of Rock. Gotthard singer Steve Lee died yesterday (5th October 2010) in a motorcycle accident in the United States.

He was 47 years old when he died in the accident in Nevada. Long-time Gotthard manager Jan Bayati commented "it is a tragedy." and that he would give more details soon. But the Nevada Highway Patrol have confirmed the death, confirming it happened about 50 miles north of the "Las Vegas Motor Speedway".

He died at the scene after being clipped by a lorry.

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Source: swissinfo.ch
Band profile: Gotthard
Posted: 06.10.2010 by Baz Anderson | Comments (50)


Grave Digger - Announce European Tour

German Power Metallers Grave Digger have announced an European headlining tour in March/April 2011. Special guests on the road will be Swedes Grand Magus and Sister Sin.

Tour dates as follows:

Mar. 24 - Germany - Hamburg, Markthalle
Mar. 25 - Germany - Speyer, Halle 101
Mar. 26 - Germany - Memmingen, Kaminwerk
Mar. 27 - Germany - Frankfurt, Batschkapp
Mar. 28 - Germany - Berlin, C-Club
Mar. 29 - Germany - Bochum, Zeche
Mar. 30 - Germany - Ludwigsburg, Rockfabrik
Mar. 31 - Germany - Munich, New Backstage
Apr. 01 - Germany - Glauchau, Alte Spinnerei
Apr. 02 - Germany - Lichtenfels, Stadthalle
Apr. 03 - Swiss - Pratteln, Z7
Apr. 04 - Italy - Milan, Alcatraz
Apr. 05 - Slovenia - Ljubljana, Hala Metelkova
Apr. 06 - Croatia - Zagreb, Mocvara Club
Apr. 07 - Slovakia - Bratislava, Randall
Apr. 08 - Czech Republic - Zlin, Masters of Rock
Apr. 09 - Germany - Andernach, Live Club
Apr. 10 - Belgium - Vosselaar, Biebob

...to be continued in France, Spain and Portgugal

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Source: grave-digger-clan.com
Band profile: Grave Digger
Event: Grave Digger: The Clan Comes To Your Town
Posted: 06.10.2010 by Abattoir | Comments (2)


Psychotic Waltz - Reunited With Original Line-Up, Touring With Nevermore, Symphony X

As you might have heard, cult progressive metal band Psychotic Waltz recently reunited. But now the band issued the news on their Facebook Page that also original guitarist Dan Rock has re-joined the fold, meaning Psychotic Waltz are back in their original setting.

Said the band: "Original guitar player Dan Rock returns. The circle is now complete. Huge thanks to Steve Cox for helping us get this thing back off the ground. We really appreciate everything you have done over the last year. Thank you Brother. We wouldn't be where we are now without your help."

Vocalist Devon Graves (also in Deadsoul Tribe) released the following statement in mid-September: "I am blown away by the response over Psychotic Waltz. I am really looking forward! In the meantime, please don't overlook my other band, The Shadow Theory. We have a new album out this November (October for the US) 2010. This album could be the highpoint of my career (so far). My intention is to be in both bands for the... future. Enjoy The Shadow Theory while Psychotic Waltz writes the new album. You have time."

And it seems like their support slot on the upcoming Power of Metal Tour is now official too! All five original members will embark on said European tour early next year as support of Nevermore and Symphony X on the following dates:

Feb. 25 - Stuttgart, Germany - LKA Longhorn
Feb. 26 - Oberhausen, Germany - Turbinenhalle
Feb. 27 - Antwerp, Belgium - Hof Ter Loo
Feb. 28 - Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
Mar. 01 - Toulouse, France - Phare
Mar. 03 - Barcelona, Spain - Apollo
Mar. 04 - Lyon, France - Transbordeur
Mar. 05 - Florence, Italy - Viper
Mar. 06 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
Mar. 07 - Milan, Italy - Magazzini Generali
Mar. 08 - Esch sur Alzette, Luxembourg - Kulturfabrik
Mar. 10 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Cvetlicarna
Mar. 11 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
Mar. 12 - Vienna, Austria - Gasometer
Mar. 13 - Würzburg, Germany - Posthalle
Mar. 14 - Bad Arolsen, Germany - Outback
Mar. 16 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
Mar. 17 - Frankfurt, Germany - Batschkapp
Mar. 18 - Geiselwind, Germany - Music Hall
Mar. 19 - Tilburg, The Netherlands - O13
Mar. 20 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Melkweg

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Psychotic Waltz
Event: The Power Of Metal Tour
Posted: 05.10.2010 by Thryce | Comments (17)


One Man Army And The Undead Quartet - Begin Recording New Album

Swedish metallers One Man Army And The Undead Quartet have issued the following update:

"Hello folks.

Marek here with an update from Black lounge / The abyss studio.

So the process have begun, we are recording a new album. The dark epic... And what a killer album it will be. I starded this morning off pretty early about 7 am. Changed all the heads and tuned and rigged my kit. Jonas showed up as planned about 9am and started putting micks on the drums and preparing all his stuff. By lunch the linecheck and basicsound was complete and we where ready to start tracking.

We grabbed a quick bite and then started.

First of was "The Dark Epic..." then "Devil's Harlot", followed by "Zombie Syndrome" and finishing up the day with "Inside The Head Of God". If felt really good to get such start from day one. I'm really happy with today, tired but happy.

Cheers to you all."

One Man Army And The Undead Quartet will be posting daily updates from the studio at this location.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: One Man Army And The Undead Quartet
Posted: 05.10.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (2)


Thaurorod - New Video Online

"Warrior's Heart", the new video from Finnish metallers Thaurorod, can be viewed at this location.

"Warrior's Heart" comes off the band's debut album, Upon Haunted Battlefields, which was released in Europe on September 24 via NoiseArt Records and Rock The Nation.


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Source: youtube.com
Posted: 05.10.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (2)


Torture Killer - Working On New Material

Finnish death metal band Torture Killer have released the following statement:

"The tours and shows to support our third album, Sewers, are now complete. Doing a full list of dates here back home, European tour with Demonical, a Russian tour, homeland festivals and the Baltic dates with Cannibal Corpse behind us, we will now look into the future.

We have a bunch of songs at demo phase and will start working on them in the coming weeks. 2011 will not see a new full-length but we are doing something for sure, a mini-CD or a seven inch. More on that as things move forward."

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Torture Killer
Posted: 05.10.2010 by Thryce | Comments (1)


Catamenia - Four Members Leave The Band

Catamenia main-man Riku Hopeakoski has announced the following huge line-up changes:

"I'm sad to inform you all about huge and unfortunate line-up changes in the band. Ari Nissilä (vocals/guitar), Toni Kansanoja (bass), Kari Vähäkuopus (clean vocals) and Mikko Nevanlahti (drums) decided to part ways with Catamenia because of their project bands, businesses, lack of inspiration and time, personal issues and etc.

I had a great time with you and hope nothing but the best for you. We'll always be true friends, no question about it! You've been my family for years and you will always be part of it, now and in future! There are no words to describe, but only: Thousands of sincere thanks from the bottom of my heart, guys - it was a damn awesome journey with great unforgettable memories! THANK YOU!!!

But now some happier news. The first new attachment for the band is our ex-bassist Mikko Hepo-Oja. He was our bassist during Winternight Tragedies-era. Also two new members join the band - drummer Tony Qvick (ex-Agonizer) and guitarist Sauli Jauhiainen (Ultimatium). Also the new vocalist will be informed quite soon. So, all in all: We're back in business!"

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Source: catamenia.net
Band profile: Catamenia
Posted: 04.10.2010 by Thryce | Comments (23)


The Claymore - Supporting W.A.S.P., New Album Ready

German Heavy/Power metal outfit The Claymore will be supporting W.A.S.P. on the The Return To Babylon 2010 Tour on the following dates:

Oct. 20 - Bremen (Germany) - Aladin Music Hall
Oct. 21 - Leipzig (Germany) - Hellraiser
Oct. 23 - Burglengenfeld (Germany) - Veranstaltungszentrum Pfarrheim
Oct. 24 - Wörgl (Austria) - Komma
Oct. 25 - Köln (Germany) - Essigfabrik

In other news, the band will release their third full-length album Damnation Reigns on October 22 through Black Bards Entertainment. The album features guest appearances by Tim "The Ripper" Owens (Yngwie Malmsteen, Judas Priest, Iced Earth) and Victor Smolski (Rage).

Damnation Reigns cover art] tracklist:

01. Ashes of the Wicked
02. Oceans
03. Behind Enemy Lines
04. Damnation Reigns
05. Frozen Voices
06. Return to Zero
07. Silent Scorn
08. Children of the Nile
09. Oblivion
10. (e)scapegoat
11. As Twilight Falls
12. Chainsaw Charlie (bonus track)
13. Behind Enemy Lines (bonus live video)


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Source: myspace.com
Posted: 04.10.2010 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Hail Of Bullets - Full Album Stream Available

Hail Of Bullets have launched a full album stream of the upcoming album On Divine Winds exclusively on MetalUnderground.com. Go check it out here.

In conjunction with the upcoming second full-length release from Hail Of Bullets, On Divine Winds, Metal Blade Records has teamed up with MetalUnderground.com to premier the "extreme modern metal" act's album On Divine Winds in its entirety. The stream ends Monday, October 11th (the official street date of the album in North America).

All album details were previously revealed here.

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Source: metalblade.com
Band profile: Hail Of Bullets
Posted: 04.10.2010 by Thryce | Comments (11)