Metal news
On this page:
Search
Priority filter
Priority filter
Hellfest 2010 - First Names Anounced
Here we are with the first list of bands for the Hellfest 2010!
7 SECONDS - AGNOSTIC FRONT - ARCHITECTS - ARCH ENEMY - ATHEIST - BEHEMOTH - BLACK COBRA - BLOODBATH - BORN FROM PAIN - COUNT RAVEN - DARK FUNERAL - DYING FETUS - EARTH CRISIS - FINNTROLL - GENERAL SURGERY - GHOST BRIGADE - GWAR - IMMORTAL - KAMPFAR - NEGURA BUNGET - OBSCURA - RWAKE - SAVIOURS - SECRETS OF THE MOON - SEPULTURA - SUFFOCATION - SWALLOW THE SUN - SWORN ENEMY - TANKARD - TWISTED SISTER - WALLS OF JERICHO - WEEDEATER
80 bands are still to be announced, including headliners!
Early booking rates are already available through Digitick www.digitick.com for 99? between September, 30 and November, 28 2009, for a 20% save on the final ticket price! Don't wait to get your key to heaven!
The Hellfest Team
Read more ››
7 SECONDS - AGNOSTIC FRONT - ARCHITECTS - ARCH ENEMY - ATHEIST - BEHEMOTH - BLACK COBRA - BLOODBATH - BORN FROM PAIN - COUNT RAVEN - DARK FUNERAL - DYING FETUS - EARTH CRISIS - FINNTROLL - GENERAL SURGERY - GHOST BRIGADE - GWAR - IMMORTAL - KAMPFAR - NEGURA BUNGET - OBSCURA - RWAKE - SAVIOURS - SECRETS OF THE MOON - SEPULTURA - SUFFOCATION - SWALLOW THE SUN - SWORN ENEMY - TANKARD - TWISTED SISTER - WALLS OF JERICHO - WEEDEATER
80 bands are still to be announced, including headliners!
Early booking rates are already available through Digitick www.digitick.com for 99? between September, 30 and November, 28 2009, for a 20% save on the final ticket price! Don't wait to get your key to heaven!
The Hellfest Team
Read more ››
| Source: | hellfest.fr |
| Event: | Hellfest Open Air 2010 |
Candiria - Original Guitarist Passed Away
In the wake of Candiria's latest release, "Toying With The Insanities", current members of the band have heard the sad news that original Candiria guitarist, Chris Puma, passed away last week, on September 20th.
The band has issued the following statement: "Chris Puma died on September 20th 2009. The cause is not known to us, as his family did not speak of it. He leaves behind two children, 3 year old Aislinn A'marie and a 4 month old Aidan Todd. Chris was a great friend to the founding members of the band, and a respected musician among his friends and peers. He was a kind and gentle person and he will be missed."
Puma was one of the founding members of the band, playing guitar in Candiria from 1992 to 1997, while helping to create the unique sound that Candiria is known for today. He can be heard on such Candiria records as "Deep In The Mental" (1995) and "urrealistic Madness" (1995).
The band has issued the following statement: "Chris Puma died on September 20th 2009. The cause is not known to us, as his family did not speak of it. He leaves behind two children, 3 year old Aislinn A'marie and a 4 month old Aidan Todd. Chris was a great friend to the founding members of the band, and a respected musician among his friends and peers. He was a kind and gentle person and he will be missed."
Puma was one of the founding members of the band, playing guitar in Candiria from 1992 to 1997, while helping to create the unique sound that Candiria is known for today. He can be heard on such Candiria records as "Deep In The Mental" (1995) and "urrealistic Madness" (1995).
| Source: | fresnomediausa.com |
| Band profile: | Candiria |
Mithras - Entire Brutal Assault Performance Online
Videos for the band's entire performance at this year's Brutal Assault in the Czech Republic have been uploaded onto youtube. This was the band's second show with new vocalist Sam Bean.
Videos can be found at these locations:
1/2 Lords And Masters / Under The Three Spheres
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlztUCG0_60
3/4 Tomb Of Kings / To Where The Sun Never Leaves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0_5IMqE8vE
5 Wrath Of God
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2aWoZcMlCw
6 Beyond The Eyes Of Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOvyCfRnb4c
7 Worlds Beyond The Veil
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8av5Y3j_6y4
8 Behind The Shadows
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec80ZQ2Yt4I
Read more ››
Videos can be found at these locations:
1/2 Lords And Masters / Under The Three Spheres
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlztUCG0_60
3/4 Tomb Of Kings / To Where The Sun Never Leaves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0_5IMqE8vE
5 Wrath Of God
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2aWoZcMlCw
6 Beyond The Eyes Of Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOvyCfRnb4c
7 Worlds Beyond The Veil
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8av5Y3j_6y4
8 Behind The Shadows
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec80ZQ2Yt4I
Read more ››
| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Mithras |
Tattoo The Mind 2 - Festival Cancelled
In reason of really poor tickets pre-sales (around 400 tickets had been sold instead of the 4,500 attendees needed in order for the festival to be "safe"), the Tattoo The Mind festival 2 is cancelled.
This is the message which was sent by the organizers to the band Shining (which also comment that the organization has always be honest and correct with them):
"As the organizer and producer of the TATTOO THE MIND Festival taking place the 10th & 11th of October in Metz (France), I make my own duty to give you some information about its progressing through this mail.
Only 13 days to the opening of the doors and the few pre-sales we have already scored until today for this event has been becoming very worrying.
We have sold 360 one-day tickets (for the 10th AND 11th of October altogether) + 210 two-day packages. Hence an average of less than 400 per day (or 800 for both days altogether) !!!
Yet, this festival reaches its economical balance with 4500 people coming and accumulated on both days (naturally, you have at your disposal the budget of the festival but also the current score of pre-sales).
The daily evolution of sales tends sadly to be rather unconvincing.
Therefore, we have thoughtfully and reasonably decided that cancelling the festival has become necessary. The amount of loss to come would make us unable to cope financially with our expenses and to be sure to pay every fee for instance.
I let you imagine the amount of our loss, if finally only 2000 people come these two days (hence a loss corresponding to 2500 paying tickets).
Of course, I can imagine your disappointment and even more, but be sure that this decision is not easy way to escape from our commitments. Regarding to the figures, it is obvious that the feasibility of this festival is called into question. That is why we rely on your comprehension (?)
We do regret the current progressing of the situation and offer our apologies for this annoyance.
Yours sincerely"
We sincerely regret that so few French metalheads chose to support this event and hope that the Tattoo The Mind team will find the force to come back soon with a new project. Metal Storm will be there again to support them as much as possible.
This is the message which was sent by the organizers to the band Shining (which also comment that the organization has always be honest and correct with them):
"As the organizer and producer of the TATTOO THE MIND Festival taking place the 10th & 11th of October in Metz (France), I make my own duty to give you some information about its progressing through this mail.
Only 13 days to the opening of the doors and the few pre-sales we have already scored until today for this event has been becoming very worrying.
We have sold 360 one-day tickets (for the 10th AND 11th of October altogether) + 210 two-day packages. Hence an average of less than 400 per day (or 800 for both days altogether) !!!
Yet, this festival reaches its economical balance with 4500 people coming and accumulated on both days (naturally, you have at your disposal the budget of the festival but also the current score of pre-sales).
The daily evolution of sales tends sadly to be rather unconvincing.
Therefore, we have thoughtfully and reasonably decided that cancelling the festival has become necessary. The amount of loss to come would make us unable to cope financially with our expenses and to be sure to pay every fee for instance.
I let you imagine the amount of our loss, if finally only 2000 people come these two days (hence a loss corresponding to 2500 paying tickets).
Of course, I can imagine your disappointment and even more, but be sure that this decision is not easy way to escape from our commitments. Regarding to the figures, it is obvious that the feasibility of this festival is called into question. That is why we rely on your comprehension (?)
We do regret the current progressing of the situation and offer our apologies for this annoyance.
Yours sincerely"
We sincerely regret that so few French metalheads chose to support this event and hope that the Tattoo The Mind team will find the force to come back soon with a new project. Metal Storm will be there again to support them as much as possible.
| Source: | metalstorm.ee |
| Event: | Tattoo The Mind Festival [CANCELLED] |
Sonic Syndicate - New Song And Video Available
Original news, posted on 25.09.2009
Swedish rockers, Sonic Syndicate, have uploaded a brand new track called "Burn This City" on their MySpace page. You can check it out here, and also hear the new singer Nathan J. Biggs performing.
A video to "Burn This City" was shot by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company.
The band will be releasing a new EP called "The Rebellion Pack", which contains two brand new songs ("Burn This City" (album and radio version), "Rebellion In Nightmareland") featuring Nathan, on November 6th which comes together with the latest album "Love And Other Disasters" as an all-in-one-package.
A new album is due in April/May 2010, so stay tuned!
UPDATE (thanks to 1304)
Sonic Syndicate have uploaded the official video clip to their brand new track "Burn This City".
Read more ››
Swedish rockers, Sonic Syndicate, have uploaded a brand new track called "Burn This City" on their MySpace page. You can check it out here, and also hear the new singer Nathan J. Biggs performing.
A video to "Burn This City" was shot by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company.
The band will be releasing a new EP called "The Rebellion Pack", which contains two brand new songs ("Burn This City" (album and radio version), "Rebellion In Nightmareland") featuring Nathan, on November 6th which comes together with the latest album "Love And Other Disasters" as an all-in-one-package.
A new album is due in April/May 2010, so stay tuned!
UPDATE (thanks to 1304)
Sonic Syndicate have uploaded the official video clip to their brand new track "Burn This City".
Read more ››
| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Sonic Syndicate |
3 Inches Of Blood - Former Bassist Dies In Accident
Weekly Volcano has posted the following article:
"We have lost a friend, family member, lover, musician and all around good person," posted Doyle's Public House co-owner Russ Heaton on his popular Tacoma bar's website.
It is with a sad heart that I report that Brian Redman died Saturday night in a motor vehicle accident in Tacoma. Redman recently returned to Tacoma after living in Southern California for a short stint. Before he left for California, he tended bar at Doyle's and fronted the rock band the Dirty Knockers. Redman also had a two-year run as bassist for metal band 3 Inches Of Blood. Doyle's Public House will be closed today (Sunday 09/27) as the owners and staff mourn the lost of their friend. On behalf of everyone at the Weekly Volcano, I extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Brian Redman."
3 Inches Of Blood issued the following statement:
"We are shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of our friend and former band mate Brian Redman. Brian was a outgoing and charismatic person who was great friends with most people he met. We couldn't help but smile or laugh when he was around. He had such a likable personality but also had a knack for putting serious things into perspective.
While in the band Brian played a big part. He joined the band shortly after signing a big record deal, and endured the turmoil that followed after recording our "Advance and Vanquish" album. For a time the bands future was uncertain, but Brian was unwavering in his desire to play this music with us. He was loved by many and enjoyed life to the fullest. Goodbye Brian, our fallen brother. You will be greatly missed."
Read more ››
"We have lost a friend, family member, lover, musician and all around good person," posted Doyle's Public House co-owner Russ Heaton on his popular Tacoma bar's website.
It is with a sad heart that I report that Brian Redman died Saturday night in a motor vehicle accident in Tacoma. Redman recently returned to Tacoma after living in Southern California for a short stint. Before he left for California, he tended bar at Doyle's and fronted the rock band the Dirty Knockers. Redman also had a two-year run as bassist for metal band 3 Inches Of Blood. Doyle's Public House will be closed today (Sunday 09/27) as the owners and staff mourn the lost of their friend. On behalf of everyone at the Weekly Volcano, I extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Brian Redman."
3 Inches Of Blood issued the following statement:
"We are shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of our friend and former band mate Brian Redman. Brian was a outgoing and charismatic person who was great friends with most people he met. We couldn't help but smile or laugh when he was around. He had such a likable personality but also had a knack for putting serious things into perspective.
While in the band Brian played a big part. He joined the band shortly after signing a big record deal, and endured the turmoil that followed after recording our "Advance and Vanquish" album. For a time the bands future was uncertain, but Brian was unwavering in his desire to play this music with us. He was loved by many and enjoyed life to the fullest. Goodbye Brian, our fallen brother. You will be greatly missed."
Read more ››
| Source: | weeklyvolcano.typepad.com |
| Band profile: | 3 Inches Of Blood |
Abigor - To Release New Material
Austrian black metallers Abigor have issued the following update:
"The recordings for the new album (the joint venture with Blacklodge, where both have worked on the same topic and the release will be a split or at least parallel) are finally completed, at this very moment the mix is layed down, and mastering is scheduled for 11th October. Expect a release on End All Life soon!
The album is truly a monument (a word often used but hardly ever justified) that makes the profound and inevitable link between Satan and all man painfully visible like few others, if any, have before. Through the "subject" of time the album is exactly at the centre of human existence, the metamorphosis that's possible when flesh becomes one with His principle - gloria victoria!"
Read more ››
"The recordings for the new album (the joint venture with Blacklodge, where both have worked on the same topic and the release will be a split or at least parallel) are finally completed, at this very moment the mix is layed down, and mastering is scheduled for 11th October. Expect a release on End All Life soon!
The album is truly a monument (a word often used but hardly ever justified) that makes the profound and inevitable link between Satan and all man painfully visible like few others, if any, have before. Through the "subject" of time the album is exactly at the centre of human existence, the metamorphosis that's possible when flesh becomes one with His principle - gloria victoria!"
Read more ››
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Abigor |
Annotations Of An Autopsy - Drummer Leaves
Lyn Jeffs, drummer of UK based Annotations Of An Autopsy, issued the following statement:
"I´ve decided to leave Annotations Of An Autopsy to concentrate on my other band Ingested, I feel that they deserve a drummer who is 100% commited to what the band is doing. I've had a great time on tour with AOAA and a great time meeting all the fans who have supported me and the band over the past year. I wish the band luck in the future and hope to share a stage again one day. For now, I will be playing the remaining tours we have booked till the end of the year, so I'm looking forward to meeting all you fuckers on the road again!"
"I´ve decided to leave Annotations Of An Autopsy to concentrate on my other band Ingested, I feel that they deserve a drummer who is 100% commited to what the band is doing. I've had a great time on tour with AOAA and a great time meeting all the fans who have supported me and the band over the past year. I wish the band luck in the future and hope to share a stage again one day. For now, I will be playing the remaining tours we have booked till the end of the year, so I'm looking forward to meeting all you fuckers on the road again!"
| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Annotations Of An Autopsy |
As I Lay Dying - To Enter Studio Next Month
Vocalist Tim Lambesis has issued the following update on behalf of As I Lay Dying:
"Songwriting has been going well with about 6-7 songs done. We decided to officially start recording the new As I Lay Dying album on October 17. At that point we'll record as many songs as we can and then finish the album around the new year. I think this will be a good way to spread out our songwriting since most of our previous records have always been written within a few months."
"Songwriting has been going well with about 6-7 songs done. We decided to officially start recording the new As I Lay Dying album on October 17. At that point we'll record as many songs as we can and then finish the album around the new year. I think this will be a good way to spread out our songwriting since most of our previous records have always been written within a few months."
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | As I Lay Dying |
Kataklysm - European Tour With Belphegor, Suicidal Angels
Kataklysm are headlining a European Tour in January 2010. Other bands set to appear on the track are Belphegor, Darkest Hour, Suicidal Angels and Resistance . The dates are as follows:
07/01/2010 - GER - Frankfurt, Batschkapp
08/01/2010 - GER - Saarbrücken, Roxy
09/01/2010 - NED - Enschede, Atak
10/01/2010 - BEL - Vosselaar, Biebob
11/01/2010 - GBR - London, Islington Academy
12/01/2010 - FRA - Paris, Nouveau Casino
13/01/2010 - GER - Cologne, Live Music Hall
14/01/2010 - GER - Munich, Backstage
15/01/2010 - AUT - Vienna, Arena
16/01/2010 - AUT - Linz, Posthof
17/01/2010 - CZE - Zlin, Masters Of Rock Café
18/01/2010 - AUT - Graz, Seifenfabrik
19/01/2010 - ITA - Bologna, Estragon
20/01/2010 - GER - Bochum, Matrix
21/01/2010 - SUI - Pratteln, Z7
22/01/2010 - GER - Stuttgart, LKA Longhorn
23/01/2010 - GER - Leipzig, Hellraiser
24/01/2010 - GER - Berlin, Postbahnhof
25/01/2010 - GER - Hamburg, Markthalle
Kataklysm, Belphegor & Suicidal Angels only
26/01/2010 - SWE - Gothenburg - Brew House
27/01/2010 - SWE - Örebro - Virus
28/01/2010 - DEN - Copenhagen - The Rock
29/01/2010 - GER - Hanover - Musikzentrum
30/01/2010 - DEN - Kolding - Godset
31/01/2010 - NED - Amsterdam - Melkweg
Read more ››
07/01/2010 - GER - Frankfurt, Batschkapp
08/01/2010 - GER - Saarbrücken, Roxy
09/01/2010 - NED - Enschede, Atak
10/01/2010 - BEL - Vosselaar, Biebob
11/01/2010 - GBR - London, Islington Academy
12/01/2010 - FRA - Paris, Nouveau Casino
13/01/2010 - GER - Cologne, Live Music Hall
14/01/2010 - GER - Munich, Backstage
15/01/2010 - AUT - Vienna, Arena
16/01/2010 - AUT - Linz, Posthof
17/01/2010 - CZE - Zlin, Masters Of Rock Café
18/01/2010 - AUT - Graz, Seifenfabrik
19/01/2010 - ITA - Bologna, Estragon
20/01/2010 - GER - Bochum, Matrix
21/01/2010 - SUI - Pratteln, Z7
22/01/2010 - GER - Stuttgart, LKA Longhorn
23/01/2010 - GER - Leipzig, Hellraiser
24/01/2010 - GER - Berlin, Postbahnhof
25/01/2010 - GER - Hamburg, Markthalle
Kataklysm, Belphegor & Suicidal Angels only
26/01/2010 - SWE - Gothenburg - Brew House
27/01/2010 - SWE - Örebro - Virus
28/01/2010 - DEN - Copenhagen - The Rock
29/01/2010 - GER - Hanover - Musikzentrum
30/01/2010 - DEN - Kolding - Godset
31/01/2010 - NED - Amsterdam - Melkweg
Read more ››
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Kataklysm |
| Event: | Kataklysm + Belphegor |
Chimaira - Replacement For Guitarist On Euro Tour
Chimaira rhythm guitarist Matt DeVries is sitting out the remainder of the band's European tour so that he can be home in time for the birth of his son. Filling in for him for the rest of the European dates is Emil Werstler of Dååth.
DeVries will be back on stage with Chimaira for the band's U.S. tour with Trivium, which kicks off on October 29.
Commented Matt: "This is going to be one of the happiest moments of my life and I want to thank the fans for understanding my absence. Emil is one of the most talented guitarists I have ever jammed with and I am fully confident he will do a fantastic job filling in. I'll be back on stage riffing in a few weeks."
Read more ››
DeVries will be back on stage with Chimaira for the band's U.S. tour with Trivium, which kicks off on October 29.
Commented Matt: "This is going to be one of the happiest moments of my life and I want to thank the fans for understanding my absence. Emil is one of the most talented guitarists I have ever jammed with and I am fully confident he will do a fantastic job filling in. I'll be back on stage riffing in a few weeks."
Read more ››
| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Chimaira |
Enthroned - To Record New Album Next Month
Belgian Black metallers Enthroned have posted the following update on their MySpace site:
"In a month, Enthroned will start the recording of the new album "Pentagrammaton". The band sent some new tracks to Regain Records and 100% of the reactions are simply insane! The concept of "Pentagrammaton" will deal with lived fact through satanism and the occult and the musical direction is the logic fellow up to "Tetra Karcist" with some elements of albums such as "Prophecies of Pagan Fire" and "Towards the Skullthrone of Satan"."
Read more ››
"In a month, Enthroned will start the recording of the new album "Pentagrammaton". The band sent some new tracks to Regain Records and 100% of the reactions are simply insane! The concept of "Pentagrammaton" will deal with lived fact through satanism and the occult and the musical direction is the logic fellow up to "Tetra Karcist" with some elements of albums such as "Prophecies of Pagan Fire" and "Towards the Skullthrone of Satan"."
Read more ››
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Enthroned |
Slayer - Two New Songs Online
Original news, posted on 30.07.2009
US metallers Slayer have posted online a new song, "Hate Worldwide", on their MySpace page.
"Hate Worldwide" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "World Painted Blood", due later in the year via American Recordings.
The band adds: "This limited edition track is also available for purchase as a CD-Single exclusively at Hot Topic stores. Check here for the store nearest you."
UPDATE (thanks to 34595)
"World Painted Blood", the title track of the upcoming Slayer album is available for streaming on the band's MySpace. "World Painted Blood" will be released on November 3.
Read more ››
US metallers Slayer have posted online a new song, "Hate Worldwide", on their MySpace page.
"Hate Worldwide" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "World Painted Blood", due later in the year via American Recordings.
The band adds: "This limited edition track is also available for purchase as a CD-Single exclusively at Hot Topic stores. Check here for the store nearest you."
UPDATE (thanks to 34595)
"World Painted Blood", the title track of the upcoming Slayer album is available for streaming on the band's MySpace. "World Painted Blood" will be released on November 3.
Read more ››
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Slayer |
Power Quest - Announce New Line-Up
Following the departures of long standing members Steve Scott (bass) and Alessio Garavello (vocals) earlier in 2009, guitarist Andrea Martongelli and drummer Francesco Tresca have also decided to call time on their tenure in Power Quest just last week. The band played a last time together last weeked, and now a whole new line-up was revealed by only original member Steve Williams.
The following statement is courtesy of Bravewords.com: "We are very pleased to finally reveal the all new Power Quest line-up. A farewell to members Alessio Garavello, Andrea Martongelli and Francesco Tresca was given at Saturday's final show at Metalfest UK in Dudley. The band's finally performance took the Metalfest crowd by storm as they tore through a blistering set of Power Quest classics.
Power Quest is now facing the biggest change in band history since they started in 2001. Steve Williams is confident that the new members of the family will continue to keep the PQ dream alive. First addition to the now UK based six-piece is vocalist Pete Morten, who is also known from his guitar job in Threshold. Pete is an extremely talented vocalist and brings his own style to the unique Power Quest sound."
Comments Williams: "To recruit a singer similar to Alessios' style was never an option, when we were looking for a strongly skilled singer with his own personality. Pete is just the man for it!"
The band update continues: "The first of our new guitarists is 21 year old Andy Midgley. He will take care of the rhythm parts but will also be blasting out some solos too! Behind the drum kit is Derby based sticks man Rich Smith, an extremely talented drummer, Rich has been a part of the UK metal scene for more than ten years.
Replacing Andrea was never going to be an easy task; but Ben Randall will show the fans, together with his twin shredder Andy, that the new team is ready to strike in the Power Quest tradition. At the tender age of 16 Ben made it to the final of International Guitar Idol in 2008 where he was voted 'most promising young guitarist' from over 750 contenders.
Completing the line up on bass guitar is Paul Finnie, a close member of the Power Quest family for many years, who's now taking the chance to step into the spotlight."
The all new Power Quest will be back on the road next month. You'll be able to catch the new Power Quest line up in action at the following shows in October 2009:
10/17 - Derby, UK - The Vic Inn
Read more ››
The following statement is courtesy of Bravewords.com: "We are very pleased to finally reveal the all new Power Quest line-up. A farewell to members Alessio Garavello, Andrea Martongelli and Francesco Tresca was given at Saturday's final show at Metalfest UK in Dudley. The band's finally performance took the Metalfest crowd by storm as they tore through a blistering set of Power Quest classics.
Power Quest is now facing the biggest change in band history since they started in 2001. Steve Williams is confident that the new members of the family will continue to keep the PQ dream alive. First addition to the now UK based six-piece is vocalist Pete Morten, who is also known from his guitar job in Threshold. Pete is an extremely talented vocalist and brings his own style to the unique Power Quest sound."
Comments Williams: "To recruit a singer similar to Alessios' style was never an option, when we were looking for a strongly skilled singer with his own personality. Pete is just the man for it!"
The band update continues: "The first of our new guitarists is 21 year old Andy Midgley. He will take care of the rhythm parts but will also be blasting out some solos too! Behind the drum kit is Derby based sticks man Rich Smith, an extremely talented drummer, Rich has been a part of the UK metal scene for more than ten years.
Replacing Andrea was never going to be an easy task; but Ben Randall will show the fans, together with his twin shredder Andy, that the new team is ready to strike in the Power Quest tradition. At the tender age of 16 Ben made it to the final of International Guitar Idol in 2008 where he was voted 'most promising young guitarist' from over 750 contenders.
Completing the line up on bass guitar is Paul Finnie, a close member of the Power Quest family for many years, who's now taking the chance to step into the spotlight."
The all new Power Quest will be back on the road next month. You'll be able to catch the new Power Quest line up in action at the following shows in October 2009:
10/17 - Derby, UK - The Vic Inn
Read more ››
| Source: | power-quest.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Power Quest |
Darkwater - Band Update
Swedish metallers Darkwater have issued the following update:
"We've understood that a lot of people are curious and would like an update on what is going on with Darkwater at the moment. It's now been a while since we released our first album and we quite recently parted with our bass player. So what is really happening in the dark waters?
Regarding the bass player spot, we have auditioned several people but still haven't found exactly what we are looking for. We will keep looking until we find the perfect match. In the meantime we will use Simon Andersson (ex-Pain of Salvation) as a session player. He is an amazing bass player with lots of experience, and a better substitute would probably be impossible to find.
And what is happening with the new album? For quite some time we've gone through all the music we've had laying around, re-written a lot of it and written a bunch of new songs. So right now we have far too many songs to put on one album, or even ten albums. But we are doing our best to choose the most fitting songs for this up-coming album. We still have a lot of lyrics to write and also some melodies, but we are planning to head into the recording studios later this year. So some time next year there will be a new Darkwater album out for you to enjoy."
"We've understood that a lot of people are curious and would like an update on what is going on with Darkwater at the moment. It's now been a while since we released our first album and we quite recently parted with our bass player. So what is really happening in the dark waters?
Regarding the bass player spot, we have auditioned several people but still haven't found exactly what we are looking for. We will keep looking until we find the perfect match. In the meantime we will use Simon Andersson (ex-Pain of Salvation) as a session player. He is an amazing bass player with lots of experience, and a better substitute would probably be impossible to find.
And what is happening with the new album? For quite some time we've gone through all the music we've had laying around, re-written a lot of it and written a bunch of new songs. So right now we have far too many songs to put on one album, or even ten albums. But we are doing our best to choose the most fitting songs for this up-coming album. We still have a lot of lyrics to write and also some melodies, but we are planning to head into the recording studios later this year. So some time next year there will be a new Darkwater album out for you to enjoy."
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Darkwater |