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Disillusion - Guitar Player Quits The Band
Disillusion, under the pen of mainman Andy Schmidt, issued the following statement:
"Rajk Barthel and Disillusion go separate ways in music.
After 10 years on a common path with Disillusion, our musical ways are separating today . Both allowed this decision a lot of time, trying restarts for almost two years and seeking any chance to continue to work together.
Rajk and I have met back in 1998 in windy November Leipzig, constantly being fond of one another, starting to work on music and the formation of the band only one week later. However, now that some dreams of that time have come true and others are in the reach, a split is important and right; to keep on going and to continue to feel at home in one's artistic harbor, without wallowing in memories.
The shared years in the band have been all, impressive, beautiful, euphoric, sad, a real test and catastrophe, humanly not always easy, but there was always clarification; a struggle, joy about reached goals, common growing into too big shoes, common defeat and always honest and friendly.
And yet we have lost the way to make music together comfortably. It is not possible anymore. I regret that very much, but I am also filled with joy to know that Rajk will stay very close to the band in form of a booker and manager; but these terms don't really apply."
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"Rajk Barthel and Disillusion go separate ways in music.
After 10 years on a common path with Disillusion, our musical ways are separating today . Both allowed this decision a lot of time, trying restarts for almost two years and seeking any chance to continue to work together.
Rajk and I have met back in 1998 in windy November Leipzig, constantly being fond of one another, starting to work on music and the formation of the band only one week later. However, now that some dreams of that time have come true and others are in the reach, a split is important and right; to keep on going and to continue to feel at home in one's artistic harbor, without wallowing in memories.
The shared years in the band have been all, impressive, beautiful, euphoric, sad, a real test and catastrophe, humanly not always easy, but there was always clarification; a struggle, joy about reached goals, common growing into too big shoes, common defeat and always honest and friendly.
And yet we have lost the way to make music together comfortably. It is not possible anymore. I regret that very much, but I am also filled with joy to know that Rajk will stay very close to the band in form of a booker and manager; but these terms don't really apply."
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| Source: | disillusion.de |
| Band profile: | Disillusion |
Attacker - New Single Available For Download
Attacker have made their Condemned single available for free download over at this location. The single was originally only released in a limited quantity for the Keep It True X Festival in April 2008.
Last week, Attacker entered the studio to begin the pre-production and demoing of some new songs in preparation for the recording of the band's as of yet untitled 5th studio album. The band stated: "We will be working out all the kinks so that we can deliver an album that we can be proud of and that Attacker fans will embrace."
The band is still in search for a new vocalist.
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Last week, Attacker entered the studio to begin the pre-production and demoing of some new songs in preparation for the recording of the band's as of yet untitled 5th studio album. The band stated: "We will be working out all the kinks so that we can deliver an album that we can be proud of and that Attacker fans will embrace."
The band is still in search for a new vocalist.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Attacker |
Born Again - New Band Feat. Crystal Viper, Stormwitch, Majesty Members
Ex-Stormwitch, Mystic Prophecy, Majesty, and current Crystal Viper members have joined forces in Born Again.
The brand new female fronted international power metal act named Born Again, has just recorded its début single titled Neverending Fire which will be released in early 2010. Songs were produced by Bart Babriel (Crystal Viper, Lonewolf), and recorded at the MP studio with Mariusz Pietka (Crystal Viper, Pathfinder). The same team is already working on the début full length album of born again, scheduled for 2010.
Born Again are:
Marta Gabriel - Lead And Backing Vocals, Keyboards (Crystal Viper)
Martin Albrecht - Bass Guitar And Backing Vocals (Ex-Stormwitch/Mystic Prophecy/Valley's Eve)
Björn Daigger - Guitars And Backing Vocals (Ex-Majesty/Civilization One/Irony/Dawnrider/R:I:P)
Tom "Golem" Danczak - Drums (Crystal Viper/Ex-Dragon/Darzamat/Adrenalina)
Mentioned début single is available for streaming at band's official MySpace page - which also includes pictures from the band's official photo session, made by famous journalist & photographer Andreas Schöwe. Band's style is described as a mixture of the '80s heavy metal (Dio, Stormwitch, Warlock), with current power metal (Edguy, Hammerfall, Epica). Born Again has signed a management deal with the Hard Rocker Management, home of bands such as: Wizard, Wild Knight, Lonewolf and Crystal Viper.
More info at http://www.myspace.com/bornagainofficial.
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The brand new female fronted international power metal act named Born Again, has just recorded its début single titled Neverending Fire which will be released in early 2010. Songs were produced by Bart Babriel (Crystal Viper, Lonewolf), and recorded at the MP studio with Mariusz Pietka (Crystal Viper, Pathfinder). The same team is already working on the début full length album of born again, scheduled for 2010.
Born Again are:
Marta Gabriel - Lead And Backing Vocals, Keyboards (Crystal Viper)
Martin Albrecht - Bass Guitar And Backing Vocals (Ex-Stormwitch/Mystic Prophecy/Valley's Eve)
Björn Daigger - Guitars And Backing Vocals (Ex-Majesty/Civilization One/Irony/Dawnrider/R:I:P)
Tom "Golem" Danczak - Drums (Crystal Viper/Ex-Dragon/Darzamat/Adrenalina)
Mentioned début single is available for streaming at band's official MySpace page - which also includes pictures from the band's official photo session, made by famous journalist & photographer Andreas Schöwe. Band's style is described as a mixture of the '80s heavy metal (Dio, Stormwitch, Warlock), with current power metal (Edguy, Hammerfall, Epica). Born Again has signed a management deal with the Hard Rocker Management, home of bands such as: Wizard, Wild Knight, Lonewolf and Crystal Viper.
More info at http://www.myspace.com/bornagainofficial.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Crystal Viper |
Burzum - New Album Details
Official press release
It's been 11 long years and now the world will see the return of Burzum. The highly anticipated new album is entitled Belus after the name of the ancient European solar deity of light and innocence. Belus is not a religious album or an anti-religious album, nor is it a political one, but an attempt to explore the myths about Belus and unveil the oldest roots of our cultural heritage. The album deals with the death of Belus, his sombre journey through the realm of death and his magnificent return. In essence the album and the story of Belus is meant to be an entertaining story about something that once upon a time played a major role in the forming and shaping of Europe.
Varg Vikernes explains: "The album has been made according to my heart and spirit, and not to fit into any particular genre or category, or to live up to anyone's obvious expectations". The music can best be compared to the music of some of the old Burzum albums; in particular the ground breaking Hvis Lyset Tar Oss and the atmospheric brilliances of Filosofem, only the ambient parts present on these albums has been almost completely left out on Belus. "There is no special reason for this, other than coincidence and the fact that I have for some time made more and better music on the guitar rather than on the keyboard".
"Inspiration for the album has come from a variety of sources, and I find my inspiration from fairy tales and myths, from classical music, from memories of what once was, from traditional music, from fantasy, from the wind and weather, from deep forests and running water, from the sky and the sunset, from misty mountains and from yellow leaves falling from age old trees".
"My ambition with Belus is to create something I - and hopefully others too - can listen to for years and years to come without ever growing tired of it, and at the same time to share with my audience the experience of getting to know Belus, as he might have been perceived by the ancient Europeans". The combination of lyrics and music makes this a fairy tale different from most others, and should appeal to all those who like transcendental music and love to see different things from a different perspective. "If I can make you dream when listening to this album, I believe I have done a good job".
"I am aware of the black metal association with the name Burzum, and I have no real and serious problem with that, but I personally see no reason to place Belus in any category. I think Belus musically transcends all existing categories, but if I have to choose one - and for the sake of simplicity - I will simply place it in the metal category".
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It's been 11 long years and now the world will see the return of Burzum. The highly anticipated new album is entitled Belus after the name of the ancient European solar deity of light and innocence. Belus is not a religious album or an anti-religious album, nor is it a political one, but an attempt to explore the myths about Belus and unveil the oldest roots of our cultural heritage. The album deals with the death of Belus, his sombre journey through the realm of death and his magnificent return. In essence the album and the story of Belus is meant to be an entertaining story about something that once upon a time played a major role in the forming and shaping of Europe.
Varg Vikernes explains: "The album has been made according to my heart and spirit, and not to fit into any particular genre or category, or to live up to anyone's obvious expectations". The music can best be compared to the music of some of the old Burzum albums; in particular the ground breaking Hvis Lyset Tar Oss and the atmospheric brilliances of Filosofem, only the ambient parts present on these albums has been almost completely left out on Belus. "There is no special reason for this, other than coincidence and the fact that I have for some time made more and better music on the guitar rather than on the keyboard".
"Inspiration for the album has come from a variety of sources, and I find my inspiration from fairy tales and myths, from classical music, from memories of what once was, from traditional music, from fantasy, from the wind and weather, from deep forests and running water, from the sky and the sunset, from misty mountains and from yellow leaves falling from age old trees".
"My ambition with Belus is to create something I - and hopefully others too - can listen to for years and years to come without ever growing tired of it, and at the same time to share with my audience the experience of getting to know Belus, as he might have been perceived by the ancient Europeans". The combination of lyrics and music makes this a fairy tale different from most others, and should appeal to all those who like transcendental music and love to see different things from a different perspective. "If I can make you dream when listening to this album, I believe I have done a good job".
"I am aware of the black metal association with the name Burzum, and I have no real and serious problem with that, but I personally see no reason to place Belus in any category. I think Belus musically transcends all existing categories, but if I have to choose one - and for the sake of simplicity - I will simply place it in the metal category".
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| Source: | burzum.org |
| Band profile: | Burzum |
Myrath - New Album Details
Tunisian progressive metallers Myrath will release their second album titled Desert Call on January 25th 2010. The album will be released in Europe on XIIIBis Records (Sony Distro) and the rest of the world by a yet to be announced prestigious American label. Mastering took place at House of Audio in Germany.
Myrath commented about the signing with XIIIBis Records as follows: "We are pleased to announce that Myrath has signed a contract with XIIIBis Records (Sony distribution) for the exclusive release in Europe of the new album Desert Call. We are extremely proud to be among the few metal bands to sign for one of the biggest labels in France (Home of artists such as Ray Charles, Alain Chamfort, Simply Red, Tears For Fears, Michael Jones, Mötley Crüe, Nine Inch Nails, Paul Personne, Status Quo, Patrick Rondat, Suicidal Tendencies, Trust and many others).
To this respect we wish to thank Mehdi El Jai (chairman executive officer), Samuel Pernes (administrative and financial manager), Emmanuelle Charles (Sales Manager) as well as all XIII Bis Records staff. A special thank obviously goes to our producer Kevin Codfert for his valuable support and for contributing so much in finalizing this contract."
Desert Call cover art] tracklist:
01. Forever And A Day
02. Tempests Of Sorrows
03. Desert Call
04. Madness
05. Silent Cries
06. Memories
07. Ironic Destiny
08. No Turning Back
09. Empty World
10. Shockwave
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Myrath commented about the signing with XIIIBis Records as follows: "We are pleased to announce that Myrath has signed a contract with XIIIBis Records (Sony distribution) for the exclusive release in Europe of the new album Desert Call. We are extremely proud to be among the few metal bands to sign for one of the biggest labels in France (Home of artists such as Ray Charles, Alain Chamfort, Simply Red, Tears For Fears, Michael Jones, Mötley Crüe, Nine Inch Nails, Paul Personne, Status Quo, Patrick Rondat, Suicidal Tendencies, Trust and many others).
To this respect we wish to thank Mehdi El Jai (chairman executive officer), Samuel Pernes (administrative and financial manager), Emmanuelle Charles (Sales Manager) as well as all XIII Bis Records staff. A special thank obviously goes to our producer Kevin Codfert for his valuable support and for contributing so much in finalizing this contract."
Desert Call cover art] tracklist:
01. Forever And A Day
02. Tempests Of Sorrows
03. Desert Call
04. Madness
05. Silent Cries
06. Memories
07. Ironic Destiny
08. No Turning Back
09. Empty World
10. Shockwave
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| Source: | jorzine.com |
| Band profile: | Myrath |
Secret Sphere - Working On New Album
Italian power metallers Secret Sphere entered the new Authoma Studios on December 6 to begin recording their sixth album, Archetype. The band will spend two months working on the CD, which is being produced by guitarist Aldo Lonobile and Federico Pennazzato. The album will be mastered at Massive Arts Studio, while the artwork will be handled by Gustavo Savez.
Guitarist Aldo Lonobile comments: "The musical direction will keep strongly the Secret Sphere trademark, with lots of melodies, orchestration and heavy riffs and great solos. It's not a big departure from what we have done in the past, but we feel that we've integrated some new elements that enhance upon everything we've ever done, making this one of our (if not the) strongest albums to date. Some of the songtitles are "Mr. Sin", "All In A Moment" and "The Scars That You Can't See". We're ready to deliver a great album, and show you what our new members Marco Pastorino and Gabriele Ciaccia can bring to our music."
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Guitarist Aldo Lonobile comments: "The musical direction will keep strongly the Secret Sphere trademark, with lots of melodies, orchestration and heavy riffs and great solos. It's not a big departure from what we have done in the past, but we feel that we've integrated some new elements that enhance upon everything we've ever done, making this one of our (if not the) strongest albums to date. Some of the songtitles are "Mr. Sin", "All In A Moment" and "The Scars That You Can't See". We're ready to deliver a great album, and show you what our new members Marco Pastorino and Gabriele Ciaccia can bring to our music."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Secret Sphere |
Apostle Of Solitude - New Album Almost Finished
US doom metal band Apostle Of Solitude are currently wrapping up the mastering of their sophomore album. According to a press release, Last Sunrise is a doom metal masterpiece that comes across as the heaviest and most emotionally driven material that Apostle Of Solitude have crafted. In what easily surpasses the band's previous work Sincerest Misery, Last Sunrise is a soul stirring doom metal opus that is a soundtrack to the emotional and tragic circumstances that we get confronted with during these harsh times of need and desperation.
The Profound Lore version (Eyes Like Snow are releasing this in Europe) will include three exclusive hidden bonus tracks as well (these were recorded by The Gates Of Slumber/current Nachtmystium live drummer Bob Fouts). Them being "Streetside" (The Obsessed), "Mary And Child" (Born Against), and "Astro Zombies" (The Misfits).
The release date for the European version (and LP) is February 26th. The release date for the North American version is March 16th, although it will be available from the Profound Lore webstore at the end of February; same as the release date for the European version.
Last Sunrise cover art N. America/cover art Europe] tracklist:
01. Last Sunrise (Requiem)
02. Acknowledging The Demon
03. Other Voices
04. Letting Go Of The Wheel
05. Hunter Sick Rapture
06. December Drives Me To Tears
07. Sister Cruel
08. Frontiers Of Pain
09. Coldest Love
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The Profound Lore version (Eyes Like Snow are releasing this in Europe) will include three exclusive hidden bonus tracks as well (these were recorded by The Gates Of Slumber/current Nachtmystium live drummer Bob Fouts). Them being "Streetside" (The Obsessed), "Mary And Child" (Born Against), and "Astro Zombies" (The Misfits).
The release date for the European version (and LP) is February 26th. The release date for the North American version is March 16th, although it will be available from the Profound Lore webstore at the end of February; same as the release date for the European version.
Last Sunrise cover art N. America/cover art Europe] tracklist:
01. Last Sunrise (Requiem)
02. Acknowledging The Demon
03. Other Voices
04. Letting Go Of The Wheel
05. Hunter Sick Rapture
06. December Drives Me To Tears
07. Sister Cruel
08. Frontiers Of Pain
09. Coldest Love
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| Source: | profoundlorerecords.com |
| Band profile: | Apostle Of Solitude |
Ludicra - New Album Details
Profound Lore Records press release
One of the most respected metal bands in the Bay Area, Ludicra, have completed work on their anticipated follow-up to 2006's Fex Urbis Lex Orbis.
Entitled The Tenant, the new Ludicra album sees the five-piece at the height of their musical powers by delivering an album which incorporates all the best moments from Ludicra's illustrious back catalogue and incorporating a much deadlier metallic attack to the diverse sound canvas in which they harbor. With the black metal influenced blueprint Ludicra laid down with their elusive Hallow Psalms debut, along with incorporating a vicious punk vibe and adding tasteful splashes of neo-folk, the band took it to the next level with their Another Great Love Song follow-up. With Fex Urbis Lex Orbis, Ludicra had created their most progressive and musically complex album to date, an album that just recently landed in the #51 position in Decibel Magazine's special 100 Top Albums Of The Decade issue.
The Tenant, while being the most metal-sounding Ludicra album to date, is an album where all of Ludicra's influences culminate into an epic audial journey through a sprawling and harsh urban landscape, one in which its members have dwelled and roamed within during the band's decade long career. With their black metal influenced sound which initially cemented the basis of where Ludicra would expand their sound from, and that is still quite evident on The Tenant along with the neo-folk and experimental dabbling, Ludicra continue to take their progressive edge even further while at the same time, building upon their vision by taking it into more expansive ground.
Along with Ludicra's reputation as one of the best metal bands in the Bay Area, the reputation has its merits due to the band's ability to put on one of the most vicious live sets you'll ever witness from any metal band. This will be displayed in full force this spring, when Ludicra will be hitting the road in support of The Tenant. An announcement concerning an upcoming Ludicra tour shall be announced very soon once everything is finalized and once we've been given the go-ahead to do so.
The album will be released on March 3rd 2010.
The Tenant cover art] tracklist:
01. Stagnant Pond
02. A Larger Silence .mp3]
03. In Stable
04. The Undercaste
05. Clean White Void
06. Truth Won't Set You Free
07. The Tenant
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One of the most respected metal bands in the Bay Area, Ludicra, have completed work on their anticipated follow-up to 2006's Fex Urbis Lex Orbis.
Entitled The Tenant, the new Ludicra album sees the five-piece at the height of their musical powers by delivering an album which incorporates all the best moments from Ludicra's illustrious back catalogue and incorporating a much deadlier metallic attack to the diverse sound canvas in which they harbor. With the black metal influenced blueprint Ludicra laid down with their elusive Hallow Psalms debut, along with incorporating a vicious punk vibe and adding tasteful splashes of neo-folk, the band took it to the next level with their Another Great Love Song follow-up. With Fex Urbis Lex Orbis, Ludicra had created their most progressive and musically complex album to date, an album that just recently landed in the #51 position in Decibel Magazine's special 100 Top Albums Of The Decade issue.
The Tenant, while being the most metal-sounding Ludicra album to date, is an album where all of Ludicra's influences culminate into an epic audial journey through a sprawling and harsh urban landscape, one in which its members have dwelled and roamed within during the band's decade long career. With their black metal influenced sound which initially cemented the basis of where Ludicra would expand their sound from, and that is still quite evident on The Tenant along with the neo-folk and experimental dabbling, Ludicra continue to take their progressive edge even further while at the same time, building upon their vision by taking it into more expansive ground.
Along with Ludicra's reputation as one of the best metal bands in the Bay Area, the reputation has its merits due to the band's ability to put on one of the most vicious live sets you'll ever witness from any metal band. This will be displayed in full force this spring, when Ludicra will be hitting the road in support of The Tenant. An announcement concerning an upcoming Ludicra tour shall be announced very soon once everything is finalized and once we've been given the go-ahead to do so.
The album will be released on March 3rd 2010.
The Tenant cover art] tracklist:
01. Stagnant Pond
02. A Larger Silence .mp3]
03. In Stable
04. The Undercaste
05. Clean White Void
06. Truth Won't Set You Free
07. The Tenant
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| Source: | profoundlorerecords.com |
| Band profile: | Ludicra |
Salem - Sign With Pulverised Records
Official press release
Salem, the legendary and most enduring Israeli Extreme Metal band in Israel's rock/metal history ever, has now officially joined the ranks of Pulverised Records.
Salem achieved international success throughout the years with their consistency in belting out albums and has remained one of the hardest working bands coming from Israel, with each new album more powerful and stronger than the previous.
Some of the highlights of their career include the Colin Richardson-produced album A Moment Of Silence that was released in 1998 and more recently, appearing on main stage at the prestigious Hellfest Festival in 2007, alongside bands such as Machine Head, Slayer, Blind Guardian, Within Temptation, etc.
Salem's latest and 7th full-length album will be aptly entitled Playing God And Other Short Stories, with the band now deep in the midst of the mixing process.
Israel's premier metal act Salem, who recently left Season Of Mist, released the following statement to the local and international press: "We are thrilled to join the Pulverised team. The label is very attentive to our needs and puts us as a top priority act. It is something we have been yearning for years. We feel confident that together we can achieve goals that have alluded us in the past few years. The band's 7th album Playing God... is scheduled to be released mid 2010 and will include 12 scorching new tracks from the band, one of which is the head-turning cover of Bob Marley's "Exodus".
Comments Pulverised Records A&R Manager Calvin: "Personally, I have been a Salem fan for a good number of years and this is definitely a dream coming true, to be able to work hand-in-hand with one of my favourite bands. The Salem guys are all about pure dedication, as well as very meticulous and professional in every aspect. We are very anxious to see what new grounds Salem will break this time with the new album!"
Salem recently took a brand new promo photo-shoot in conjunction with the concept of the upcoming album Playing God And Other Short Stories, with the entire band donning 'superhero costumes'.
Salem skinsman Nir Nakav explained: The opening track on the new album, "Drums of the Dead" is inspired by a Hellboy graphic story by the same name. It is the first time that Abe Sapien goes on a solo mission and in the promo picture I am wearing a shirt that carries the insignia of his bureau. Remaining true to form, the other guys in the band took on characters that "Play God"; Superman with his ability to reverse time (that is why he can be seen in 3 different places at the same time on the promo shot) and the Punisher who kills evildoers.
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Salem, the legendary and most enduring Israeli Extreme Metal band in Israel's rock/metal history ever, has now officially joined the ranks of Pulverised Records.
Salem achieved international success throughout the years with their consistency in belting out albums and has remained one of the hardest working bands coming from Israel, with each new album more powerful and stronger than the previous.
Some of the highlights of their career include the Colin Richardson-produced album A Moment Of Silence that was released in 1998 and more recently, appearing on main stage at the prestigious Hellfest Festival in 2007, alongside bands such as Machine Head, Slayer, Blind Guardian, Within Temptation, etc.
Salem's latest and 7th full-length album will be aptly entitled Playing God And Other Short Stories, with the band now deep in the midst of the mixing process.
Israel's premier metal act Salem, who recently left Season Of Mist, released the following statement to the local and international press: "We are thrilled to join the Pulverised team. The label is very attentive to our needs and puts us as a top priority act. It is something we have been yearning for years. We feel confident that together we can achieve goals that have alluded us in the past few years. The band's 7th album Playing God... is scheduled to be released mid 2010 and will include 12 scorching new tracks from the band, one of which is the head-turning cover of Bob Marley's "Exodus".
Comments Pulverised Records A&R Manager Calvin: "Personally, I have been a Salem fan for a good number of years and this is definitely a dream coming true, to be able to work hand-in-hand with one of my favourite bands. The Salem guys are all about pure dedication, as well as very meticulous and professional in every aspect. We are very anxious to see what new grounds Salem will break this time with the new album!"
Salem recently took a brand new promo photo-shoot in conjunction with the concept of the upcoming album Playing God And Other Short Stories, with the entire band donning 'superhero costumes'.
Salem skinsman Nir Nakav explained: The opening track on the new album, "Drums of the Dead" is inspired by a Hellboy graphic story by the same name. It is the first time that Abe Sapien goes on a solo mission and in the promo picture I am wearing a shirt that carries the insignia of his bureau. Remaining true to form, the other guys in the band took on characters that "Play God"; Superman with his ability to reverse time (that is why he can be seen in 3 different places at the same time on the promo shot) and the Punisher who kills evildoers.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Salem |
Adagio, Leaves' Eyes - To Support Kamelot On Upcoming European Tour
Adagio are very pleased to announce they will support Kamelot on the upcoming European tour from March 25th to April 9th.
Frontman Stéphan Forté: "We've had the chance to do a couple of shows as special guests for Kamelot on their previous album tour, and it has been a truly awesome experience. Kamelot guitarist Thomas Youngblood and the whole band are some of the nicest persons we've had the chance to work with, and their show and music are absolutely incredible, we are very much looking forward to sharing the stage with them once again!"
Mar 25, 2010 Charleroi - BE - Le Coliseum
Mar 26, 2010 Tilburg - NL - O13
Mar 27, 2010 Amsterdam - NL - Paradiso
Mar 28, 2010 London - UK - Koko
Mar 31, 2010 Paris - FR - Elysée Montmartr
Apr 01, 2010 Pratteln - CH - Z7 Konzertfabrik
Apr 02, 2010 Montpellier - FR - Rockstore
Apr 03, 2010 Barcelona - ES - Salamandra 1
Apr 04, 2010 Madrid - ES - La Riviera
Apr 07, 2010 Dortmund - DE - FZW
Apr 08, 2010 Köln - DE - Live Music Hall
Apr 09, 2010 Hamburg - DE - Markthalle
Also Leaves' Eyes will support Kamelot. The band states: "We are pleased to announce German/Norwegian symphonic metal band Leaves' Eyes as special guests to the Kamelot European Tour 2010. Hot off their latest release Njord Leaves' Eyes will finalize this amazing package.
Liv Kristine (Leaves' Eyes): "I am really looking forward to tour with Kamelot again! The last tours with Kamelot were very successful for both bands and the friendship between the bands is great! Being on the road with other Norwegians is of course always an honour and pleasure for me! Roy is both an excellent singer and a fine person".
Thomas Youngblood (Kamelot): "I just heard Leaves' Eyes will be the Special Guest on the upcoming European tour, great news! Some of you may know we have teamed up in the past for some seriously epic nights, we are all getting ready for our best and biggest tour ever!".
Alexander Krull (Leaves' Eyes): "It's great that we go on tour with our friends Kamelot again! This upcoming European tour will be truly a highlight for every fan of dark, symphonic Metal music! We can't wait until March when we'll start to conquer the stages across Europe again with this strong tour package! We will perform new material of the album Njord as well as songs from the previous records!".
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Frontman Stéphan Forté: "We've had the chance to do a couple of shows as special guests for Kamelot on their previous album tour, and it has been a truly awesome experience. Kamelot guitarist Thomas Youngblood and the whole band are some of the nicest persons we've had the chance to work with, and their show and music are absolutely incredible, we are very much looking forward to sharing the stage with them once again!"
Mar 25, 2010 Charleroi - BE - Le Coliseum
Mar 26, 2010 Tilburg - NL - O13
Mar 27, 2010 Amsterdam - NL - Paradiso
Mar 28, 2010 London - UK - Koko
Mar 31, 2010 Paris - FR - Elysée Montmartr
Apr 01, 2010 Pratteln - CH - Z7 Konzertfabrik
Apr 02, 2010 Montpellier - FR - Rockstore
Apr 03, 2010 Barcelona - ES - Salamandra 1
Apr 04, 2010 Madrid - ES - La Riviera
Apr 07, 2010 Dortmund - DE - FZW
Apr 08, 2010 Köln - DE - Live Music Hall
Apr 09, 2010 Hamburg - DE - Markthalle
Also Leaves' Eyes will support Kamelot. The band states: "We are pleased to announce German/Norwegian symphonic metal band Leaves' Eyes as special guests to the Kamelot European Tour 2010. Hot off their latest release Njord Leaves' Eyes will finalize this amazing package.
Liv Kristine (Leaves' Eyes): "I am really looking forward to tour with Kamelot again! The last tours with Kamelot were very successful for both bands and the friendship between the bands is great! Being on the road with other Norwegians is of course always an honour and pleasure for me! Roy is both an excellent singer and a fine person".
Thomas Youngblood (Kamelot): "I just heard Leaves' Eyes will be the Special Guest on the upcoming European tour, great news! Some of you may know we have teamed up in the past for some seriously epic nights, we are all getting ready for our best and biggest tour ever!".
Alexander Krull (Leaves' Eyes): "It's great that we go on tour with our friends Kamelot again! This upcoming European tour will be truly a highlight for every fan of dark, symphonic Metal music! We can't wait until March when we'll start to conquer the stages across Europe again with this strong tour package! We will perform new material of the album Njord as well as songs from the previous records!".
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Adagio |
| Event: | Kamelot |
Daylight Dies - Writing New Material
Daylight Dies have issued the following short update:
"All may have been quiet for a while on these pages, but it has not been quiet on the writing front. We are currently focused on writing new material for the next release and will be able to comment on it once we're further along. Also, keep your eyes on upcoming issues of Terrorizer Magazine, as Daylight Dies will be one of a few bands featured in an upcoming doom special."
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"All may have been quiet for a while on these pages, but it has not been quiet on the writing front. We are currently focused on writing new material for the next release and will be able to comment on it once we're further along. Also, keep your eyes on upcoming issues of Terrorizer Magazine, as Daylight Dies will be one of a few bands featured in an upcoming doom special."
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| Source: | daylightdies.com |
| Band profile: | Daylight Dies |
Sonisphere 2010 - First Bands Confirmed
The UK edition of Sonisphere will feature these bands:
Iron Maiden
Rammstein
Alice Cooper
Anthrax
The Cult
Iggy & The Stooges
Mötley Crüe
Slayer
Where these bands have confirmed for the other Sonisphere festivals:
Metallica
Megadeth
Slayer
Anthrax
Mastodon
Behemoth
For a list of all the festivals, visit the website: http://www.sonispherefestivals.com. For an overview of the festivals on Metal Storm click HERE.
Update: Megadeth which at first was not interested to be in the line-up will also do the tour.
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Iron Maiden
Rammstein
Alice Cooper
Anthrax
The Cult
Iggy & The Stooges
Mötley Crüe
Slayer
Where these bands have confirmed for the other Sonisphere festivals:
Metallica
Megadeth
Slayer
Anthrax
Mastodon
Behemoth
For a list of all the festivals, visit the website: http://www.sonispherefestivals.com. For an overview of the festivals on Metal Storm click HERE.
Update: Megadeth which at first was not interested to be in the line-up will also do the tour.
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In Mourning - New Album Details
Official press release
Swedish Melancholic metallers In Mourning have set the second full-length album title as Monolith.
An approximate release date of February 2010 has been set, but a further announcement will be made on the finalised street date.
Utilising the artistic services of the celebrated introspect artist Travis Smith (Nevermore, Opeth, King Diamond, Amorphis, etc), this exquisite yet haunting cover artwork for Monolith is an immaculate fit to this follow-up album.
Monolith was recorded, mixed and mastered at Black Lounge Studio, Sweden (Carnal Forge, Scar Symmetry, Steel Attack, etc) once again with Scar Symmetry axe-man / engineer Jonas Kjellgren.
Monolith cover art] tracklist:
01. For You To Know
02. Debris
03. The Poet And The Painter Of Souls
04. The Smoke
05. A Shade Of Plague
06. With You Came Silence
07. Pale Eye Revelation
08. The Final Solution (Entering The Black Lodge)
The band adds: "Lastly, a short video-teaser for Monolith is available online at this location. The music in the teaser is from the opening track "For You To Know", enjoy!"
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Swedish Melancholic metallers In Mourning have set the second full-length album title as Monolith.
An approximate release date of February 2010 has been set, but a further announcement will be made on the finalised street date.
Utilising the artistic services of the celebrated introspect artist Travis Smith (Nevermore, Opeth, King Diamond, Amorphis, etc), this exquisite yet haunting cover artwork for Monolith is an immaculate fit to this follow-up album.
Monolith was recorded, mixed and mastered at Black Lounge Studio, Sweden (Carnal Forge, Scar Symmetry, Steel Attack, etc) once again with Scar Symmetry axe-man / engineer Jonas Kjellgren.
Monolith cover art] tracklist:
01. For You To Know
02. Debris
03. The Poet And The Painter Of Souls
04. The Smoke
05. A Shade Of Plague
06. With You Came Silence
07. Pale Eye Revelation
08. The Final Solution (Entering The Black Lodge)
The band adds: "Lastly, a short video-teaser for Monolith is available online at this location. The music in the teaser is from the opening track "For You To Know", enjoy!"
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | In Mourning |
Blind Guardian - European Tour Dates
German metallers Blind Guardian have issued the following update on their official website:
"The tour section of the homepage has been updated with the first confirmed dates of the Blind Guardian World Tour 2010/2011. The tickets for the German shows will go on sale December 9th at 12:00. And for all you early buyers there is a special X-Mas deal for the German shows: a reduced price of 30 euros per ticket when you purchase them before January 10th from Metal-Tix or Eventim. A limited number of Hard-Tix for the German shows are also available.
Opening band for the tour will be Steelwing and another special guest which will be announced later.
As usual keep an eye on the tour page for new dates as they are confirmed."
Announced dates are as follows:
Sep. 24 - Tilburg, The Netherlands - O13
Sep. 25 - Deinze, Belgium - Brielpoort
Sep. 26 - London, UK - Sheperds Bush Empire
Sep. 28 - Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
Oct. 01 - Ludwigsburg, Germany - Arena
Oct. 02 - Trier, Germany - Arena
Oct. 03 - Langen, Germany - Stadthalle
Oct. 05 - Bremen, Germany - Pier 2
Oct. 06 - Hamburg, Germany - Sporthalle
Oct. 08 - Bamberg, Germany - Jako Arena
Oct. 09 - Düsseldorf, Germany - Philippshalle
Oct. 10 - München, Germany - Zenith
Oct. 12 - Rome, Italy - Atlantico
Oct. 13 - Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
Oct. 15 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
Oct. 16 - Vienna, Austria - Gasometer
Oct. 17 - Brno, Czech Republic - Fleda
Oct. 20 - Berlin, Germany - Huxleys
Oct. 21 - Osnabrück, Germany - Halle Gartlage
Oct. 30 - St. Petersburg, Russia - Glay Club
Oct. 31 - Moscow, Russia - B1-Maximum Club
Nov. 05 - Madrid, Spain - La Riviera
Nov. 06 - Barcelona, Spain - St Jordi Club
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"The tour section of the homepage has been updated with the first confirmed dates of the Blind Guardian World Tour 2010/2011. The tickets for the German shows will go on sale December 9th at 12:00. And for all you early buyers there is a special X-Mas deal for the German shows: a reduced price of 30 euros per ticket when you purchase them before January 10th from Metal-Tix or Eventim. A limited number of Hard-Tix for the German shows are also available.
Opening band for the tour will be Steelwing and another special guest which will be announced later.
As usual keep an eye on the tour page for new dates as they are confirmed."
Announced dates are as follows:
Sep. 24 - Tilburg, The Netherlands - O13
Sep. 25 - Deinze, Belgium - Brielpoort
Sep. 26 - London, UK - Sheperds Bush Empire
Sep. 28 - Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
Oct. 01 - Ludwigsburg, Germany - Arena
Oct. 02 - Trier, Germany - Arena
Oct. 03 - Langen, Germany - Stadthalle
Oct. 05 - Bremen, Germany - Pier 2
Oct. 06 - Hamburg, Germany - Sporthalle
Oct. 08 - Bamberg, Germany - Jako Arena
Oct. 09 - Düsseldorf, Germany - Philippshalle
Oct. 10 - München, Germany - Zenith
Oct. 12 - Rome, Italy - Atlantico
Oct. 13 - Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
Oct. 15 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
Oct. 16 - Vienna, Austria - Gasometer
Oct. 17 - Brno, Czech Republic - Fleda
Oct. 20 - Berlin, Germany - Huxleys
Oct. 21 - Osnabrück, Germany - Halle Gartlage
Oct. 30 - St. Petersburg, Russia - Glay Club
Oct. 31 - Moscow, Russia - B1-Maximum Club
Nov. 05 - Madrid, Spain - La Riviera
Nov. 06 - Barcelona, Spain - St Jordi Club
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| Source: | blind-guardian.com |
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
| Event: | Blind Guardian: European Tour |
Metaltown 2010 - First Bands Announced
First bands for the Metaltown 2010 festival have been announced. Nile, Rammstein, Finntroll, Sabaton and Cynic are set to play Gothenburg, Sweden on 18-19 June 2010. Tickets are available since 5th December. More info at http://www.metaltown.se.
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| Source: | metaltown.se |
| Event: | Metaltown Festival |