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Shadows Fall - South American Live Dates
Shadows Fall have issued the following update:
"We're excited to announce that we will be playing our first tour in South America in June. We can't want to see everyone down there. Here are the dates, keep your eyes peeled for one more date still to be announced."
June 26 - Mexico City, Mexico - Crico Volador
June 29 - Santiago, Chile - Teatro Novedades
June 30 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Super Rock
July 01 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Hangar 110
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"We're excited to announce that we will be playing our first tour in South America in June. We can't want to see everyone down there. Here are the dates, keep your eyes peeled for one more date still to be announced."
June 26 - Mexico City, Mexico - Crico Volador
June 29 - Santiago, Chile - Teatro Novedades
June 30 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Super Rock
July 01 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Hangar 110
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Shadows Fall |
| Event: | Shadows Fall |
Pretty Maids - Part Ways With Bass Player, Replacement Announced
Original news, posted on 27.04.2010
Heavy metallers Pretty Maids have issued a short statement regarding the lineup change:
"Pretty Maids have parted company with bass player Kenn Jackson. Pretty Maids would like to thank Kenn for his 19 year long contribution and we wish him all the best of luck in the future. A replacement will be announced soon."
UPDATE (thanks to BudDa)
Pretty Maids has announced their new bass player, Hal Patino (King Diamond, Force Of Evil). Hal Patino has been a friend of the band since the eighties, and is familiar with the sound, style and history of the band, and was therefore a natural choice to take the spot as the new bass player.
Hal Patino will play his first gig with Pretty Maids on Saturday the 8th of May in Aalborg (DK). "We welcome Hal onboard, and hope you all will give him a good reception on the upcoming Pandemonium tour", added the band.
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Heavy metallers Pretty Maids have issued a short statement regarding the lineup change:
"Pretty Maids have parted company with bass player Kenn Jackson. Pretty Maids would like to thank Kenn for his 19 year long contribution and we wish him all the best of luck in the future. A replacement will be announced soon."
UPDATE (thanks to BudDa)
Pretty Maids has announced their new bass player, Hal Patino (King Diamond, Force Of Evil). Hal Patino has been a friend of the band since the eighties, and is familiar with the sound, style and history of the band, and was therefore a natural choice to take the spot as the new bass player.
Hal Patino will play his first gig with Pretty Maids on Saturday the 8th of May in Aalborg (DK). "We welcome Hal onboard, and hope you all will give him a good reception on the upcoming Pandemonium tour", added the band.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Pretty Maids |
Grave Digger - Enter The Studio
German metallers Grave Digger have issued the following update on their official website:
"Hello Fans,
Yes, everything's on it's way, we're right in the middle of the recordings to the successor of the Ballad Of A Hangman and a lot has happened since the release of the that album. Nothing stays the same, but nothing has changed.
From January to March, we took our time for the new songwriting. Because of the appearance of Axel, we finally returned to the virtue, that we've lost that long ago. The triumvirate of metal, Jens Becker, Axel Ritt and Chris Boltendahl battened in harmony while the whole songwriting session and created 12 explosive songs, which got the spirit of Grave Digger for two-hundred percent. Since the days of Tunes Of War and The Grave Digger, the creativity around the songwriting process hadn't got that easy going.
Axel already recorded the rhythm guitars in his own meadow studios, accompanied by some drum programmings done by Stefan. At the end of the month, We'll enter the Principal studios to record drums, bass, vocals, keyboards and some guitar overdubs. Of course, from now we'll keep you informed about our activities with some short videoclips. Stay tuned!
At the upcoming weekend, we'll do some rehearsal with the whole bunch at the TLC studios, to practice all songs of the new album and check out the live playlist for the upcoming festivals. We're highly motivated, more than this, we're burning. The fourth decade of Grave Digger has begun! For all of you, who can't hold off their curiosity; the concept album is dead, Long live the concept album!... Bye for now.
Chris, Jens, Stefan, HP and Axel."
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"Hello Fans,
Yes, everything's on it's way, we're right in the middle of the recordings to the successor of the Ballad Of A Hangman and a lot has happened since the release of the that album. Nothing stays the same, but nothing has changed.
From January to March, we took our time for the new songwriting. Because of the appearance of Axel, we finally returned to the virtue, that we've lost that long ago. The triumvirate of metal, Jens Becker, Axel Ritt and Chris Boltendahl battened in harmony while the whole songwriting session and created 12 explosive songs, which got the spirit of Grave Digger for two-hundred percent. Since the days of Tunes Of War and The Grave Digger, the creativity around the songwriting process hadn't got that easy going.
Axel already recorded the rhythm guitars in his own meadow studios, accompanied by some drum programmings done by Stefan. At the end of the month, We'll enter the Principal studios to record drums, bass, vocals, keyboards and some guitar overdubs. Of course, from now we'll keep you informed about our activities with some short videoclips. Stay tuned!
At the upcoming weekend, we'll do some rehearsal with the whole bunch at the TLC studios, to practice all songs of the new album and check out the live playlist for the upcoming festivals. We're highly motivated, more than this, we're burning. The fourth decade of Grave Digger has begun! For all of you, who can't hold off their curiosity; the concept album is dead, Long live the concept album!... Bye for now.
Chris, Jens, Stefan, HP and Axel."
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| Source: | grave-digger-clan.com |
| Band profile: | Grave Digger |
Blood Red Throne - Band Update
Official press release
Norwegian death metal tyrants Blood Red Throne have posted an update regarding the band's current activities and line-up.
Guitarist Daniel "Død" Olaisen comments: "Cheers everybody. Some of you have noticed that Tchort has been away for a while and still are due to work and family commitments. Meanwhile, we've recruited Ivan Gujic from Neongod MySpace] as his replacement for our upcoming live shows this year!
Also, Anders decided to leave the band in February and after several auditions we're proud to announce the young, but very talented Emil Wiksten from Sweden as our new killer drummer. Check out one of his videos here.
I've also written 3 new tracks for our upcoming album and this time we'll get back to the Altered Genesis style with fast and brutal shit and of course some groove as well!"
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Norwegian death metal tyrants Blood Red Throne have posted an update regarding the band's current activities and line-up.
Guitarist Daniel "Død" Olaisen comments: "Cheers everybody. Some of you have noticed that Tchort has been away for a while and still are due to work and family commitments. Meanwhile, we've recruited Ivan Gujic from Neongod MySpace] as his replacement for our upcoming live shows this year!
Also, Anders decided to leave the band in February and after several auditions we're proud to announce the young, but very talented Emil Wiksten from Sweden as our new killer drummer. Check out one of his videos here.
I've also written 3 new tracks for our upcoming album and this time we'll get back to the Altered Genesis style with fast and brutal shit and of course some groove as well!"
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| Source: | earachenews.blogspot.com |
| Band profile: | Blood Red Throne |
Black Label Society - New Album Title Revealed
Black Label Society has set Order Of The Black as the title its new studio album, due in North America on August 10 via E1 Music.
The CD will be made available in Europe through Roadrunner Records and in Australia and New Zealand via Riot! Entertainment.
Zakk Wylde commented: "The Doom Crew and I have been holed up in the Black Label Society Bunker for the last few months laying down some of the heaviest, sexiest tracks imaginable. We can't wait for Berserkers worldwide to hear the symphonic masterpiece that is the new Black Label Society record!"
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The CD will be made available in Europe through Roadrunner Records and in Australia and New Zealand via Riot! Entertainment.
Zakk Wylde commented: "The Doom Crew and I have been holed up in the Black Label Society Bunker for the last few months laying down some of the heaviest, sexiest tracks imaginable. We can't wait for Berserkers worldwide to hear the symphonic masterpiece that is the new Black Label Society record!"
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Black Label Society |
Tristania - New Album Teaser Online
A two-minute video teaser for the forthcoming album from Norwegian metallers Tristania, featuring audio samples of the tracks "Year Of The Rat" and "The Passing", can be viewed at this location.
Tristania recently signed a new deal with Austria's Napalm Records. The band's as-yet-untitled forthcoming album is scheduled for a summer release. Other songtitles set to appear on the album include "Vulture", "Patriot Games", "The Emerald Piper" and "Sirens".
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Tristania recently signed a new deal with Austria's Napalm Records. The band's as-yet-untitled forthcoming album is scheduled for a summer release. Other songtitles set to appear on the album include "Vulture", "Patriot Games", "The Emerald Piper" and "Sirens".
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Tristania |
Anathema - Audio Samples Of Entire New Album
Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on We're Here Because We're Here, the forthcoming album from UK metallers Anathema, are available for streaming at this location.
We're Here Because We're Here will be released on May 31st via Kscope Records.
We're Here Because We're Here cover art] tracklist:
Disc I
01. Thin Air
02. Summernight Horizon
03. Dreaming Light
04. Everything
05. Angels Walk Among Us
06. Presence
07. A Simple Mistake
08. Get Off, Get Out
09. Universal
10. Hindsight
Disc II
01. Thin Air
02. Summernight Horizon
03. Dreaming Light
04. Everything
05. Angels Walk Among Us
06. Presence
07. A Simple Mistake
08. Get Off, Get Out
09. Universal
10. Hindsight
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We're Here Because We're Here will be released on May 31st via Kscope Records.
We're Here Because We're Here cover art] tracklist:
Disc I
01. Thin Air
02. Summernight Horizon
03. Dreaming Light
04. Everything
05. Angels Walk Among Us
06. Presence
07. A Simple Mistake
08. Get Off, Get Out
09. Universal
10. Hindsight
Disc II
01. Thin Air
02. Summernight Horizon
03. Dreaming Light
04. Everything
05. Angels Walk Among Us
06. Presence
07. A Simple Mistake
08. Get Off, Get Out
09. Universal
10. Hindsight
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| Source: | amazon.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Anathema |
Scar Symmetry - New Video Online
"The Iconoclast", the new video from Swedish metallers Scar Symmetry, can be viewed at this location. The clip was directed by Denis Goria with special guests Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) and Martin Stahl (Silent Lane).
"The Iconoclast" comes off the band's latest album, Dark Matter Dimensions, which was released on October 2009 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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"The Iconoclast" comes off the band's latest album, Dark Matter Dimensions, which was released on October 2009 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Scar Symmetry |
Heaven And Hell - All Summer Dates Cancelled
Heaven And Hell are forced to cancel all upcoming summer dates in Europe, including their headlining show at Bloodstock Open Air's 10th anniversary festival, Nova Rock and all Sonisphere dates.
The following statement has been posted on Tony Iommi's website: "We have to announce that all forthcoming Heaven And Hell European shows have been cancelled as sadly Ronnie isn't well enough to tour this summer. We hope that everyone understands and want to thank fans and industry colleagues for their continuing support at this time."
Last year Ronnie James Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Read more here.
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The following statement has been posted on Tony Iommi's website: "We have to announce that all forthcoming Heaven And Hell European shows have been cancelled as sadly Ronnie isn't well enough to tour this summer. We hope that everyone understands and want to thank fans and industry colleagues for their continuing support at this time."
Last year Ronnie James Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Read more here.
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| Source: | iommi.com |
| Band profile: | Heaven And Hell |
Soulitude - Entire New Album Available For Free Download
Wonderfool World, the new album from Spanish metallers Soulitude, is available for download at this location.
Wonderfool World cover art] tracklist:
01. Intro the Void
02. Price Of War
03. The Man Behind The Wall
04. Back To Life
05. In Solitude
06. Lost In The Ice
07. The Savior
08. Coming Home
09. Retarded Nation
10. Gernika 1937
11. Ashes To Ashes David Bowie cover]
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Wonderfool World cover art] tracklist:
01. Intro the Void
02. Price Of War
03. The Man Behind The Wall
04. Back To Life
05. In Solitude
06. Lost In The Ice
07. The Savior
08. Coming Home
09. Retarded Nation
10. Gernika 1937
11. Ashes To Ashes David Bowie cover]
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| Source: | soulitude-web.com |
Arckanum - Sign With Regain Records
Official press release
Swedish black metallers Arckanum have inked a deal with Regain Records.
Shamaatae (all instruments) states: "It feels really good to work with Regain Records. The new Arckanum album Sviga Læ" is a dedication to Surtr; Giant and Ruler of the world of flames Múspellzheimr, and Loki; the Flaming Giant and Archenemy of the worlds. Sviga Læ is a manifestation of the blazing Chaos and the burning of the gods."
Sviga Læ is scheduled to be out later in 2010.
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Swedish black metallers Arckanum have inked a deal with Regain Records.
Shamaatae (all instruments) states: "It feels really good to work with Regain Records. The new Arckanum album Sviga Læ" is a dedication to Surtr; Giant and Ruler of the world of flames Múspellzheimr, and Loki; the Flaming Giant and Archenemy of the worlds. Sviga Læ is a manifestation of the blazing Chaos and the burning of the gods."
Sviga Læ is scheduled to be out later in 2010.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
Negative - New Video Online
"End Of The Line", the new video from Finnish metallers Negative, can be viewed at this location.
"End Of The Line" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Neon, which is scheduled for release on June 2 via via Warner Music.
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"End Of The Line" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Neon, which is scheduled for release on June 2 via via Warner Music.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Negative |
Annihilator - Another New Song Online
Annihilator has posted a new song online, called "Betrayed". You can check the track out on the band's official website. Another song, called "Coward", is still available for streaming at the Earache Records' MySpace page.
The new songs come off the band's next self-titled album Annihilator which will be released in Europe on May 17 via Earache Records, in Japan via Marquee and in Australia by Riot Entertainment.
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The new songs come off the band's next self-titled album Annihilator which will be released in Europe on May 17 via Earache Records, in Japan via Marquee and in Australia by Riot Entertainment.
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| Source: | bulletins.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Annihilator |
Tool - Announces North American Tour Dates
Tool has announced some shows for a forthcoming tour of North America. The tour will kick off this June and will continue in July. Tickets go on sale May 8th. The tour schedule wraps up as follows:
June 19 - New Orleans, LA - UNO Arena
June 20 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
June 22 - Cedar Park, TX - Cedar Park Center
June 23 - Oklahoma City, OK - Ford Arena
June 25 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
June 26 - St. Charles, MO - Family Arena
July 01 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Center
July 04 - Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre
July 05 - Regina, SK - Brandt Centre
July 07 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
July 09 - Vancouver, BC - GM Place
July 12 - San Francisco, CA - Bill Graham Civic
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June 19 - New Orleans, LA - UNO Arena
June 20 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
June 22 - Cedar Park, TX - Cedar Park Center
June 23 - Oklahoma City, OK - Ford Arena
June 25 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
June 26 - St. Charles, MO - Family Arena
July 01 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Center
July 04 - Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre
July 05 - Regina, SK - Brandt Centre
July 07 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
July 09 - Vancouver, BC - GM Place
July 12 - San Francisco, CA - Bill Graham Civic
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| Source: | toolband.com |
| Band profile: | Tool |
| Event: | Tool: North American Tour |
Napalm Death - Australian Tour With Dying Fetus
Napalm Death will team up with Dying Fetus for an Australian tour in September. The dates are as follows:
Sep. 01 - Amplifier Bar - Perth, Australia
Sep. 02 - Fowler's Live - Adelaide, Australia
Sep. 03 - The Hifi - Melbourne, Australia
Sep. 04 - The Factory - Sydney, Australia
Sep. 05 - The Hifi - Brisbane, Australia
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Sep. 01 - Amplifier Bar - Perth, Australia
Sep. 02 - Fowler's Live - Adelaide, Australia
Sep. 03 - The Hifi - Melbourne, Australia
Sep. 04 - The Factory - Sydney, Australia
Sep. 05 - The Hifi - Brisbane, Australia
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| Source: | mad-tourbooking.de |
| Band profile: | Napalm Death |
| Event: | Napalm Death + Dying Fetus |