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Negură Bunget - Re-Releases Out Soon
Negura Bunget's first four releases will soon be re-issued in Digipaks with improved artwork.
"From Transylvanian Forest" is the only demo recording from Wiccan Rede, the legendary precursors to Negura Bunget. This re-release with two bonus tracks lays bare the roots of Negura Bunget in an unique way.
On their debut album "Zîrnindu-Sã", the Romanians celebrate a furious and primal black metal with sophisticated drumming and racing guitars. For many fans, this record still marks the band's pinnacle. The re-release comes with a bonus CD featuring a previously unreleased alternative recording of the entire album.
The potential hinted at on these releases was fully tapped on the EP "Sala Molksa". "Sala Molksa" offers highly original symphonic black metal with a penchant for complex arrangements. This re-release comes with a bonus CD as well, containing an unreleased alternative recording of the EP.
"Mãiastru Sfetnic", finally, is the masterpiece by the 'early' Negura Bunget, written large in the history of black metal. This album is characterized by a stunningly dense and oppressive atmosphere and has secured the band a position in the pantheon of black metal.
All of these Digipak CDs are limited to 2,000 copies each. There will also be a special 6 CD box, strictly limited to 500 copies, including a woven Negura Bunget logo patch and a sticker.
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"From Transylvanian Forest" is the only demo recording from Wiccan Rede, the legendary precursors to Negura Bunget. This re-release with two bonus tracks lays bare the roots of Negura Bunget in an unique way.
On their debut album "Zîrnindu-Sã", the Romanians celebrate a furious and primal black metal with sophisticated drumming and racing guitars. For many fans, this record still marks the band's pinnacle. The re-release comes with a bonus CD featuring a previously unreleased alternative recording of the entire album.
The potential hinted at on these releases was fully tapped on the EP "Sala Molksa". "Sala Molksa" offers highly original symphonic black metal with a penchant for complex arrangements. This re-release comes with a bonus CD as well, containing an unreleased alternative recording of the EP.
"Mãiastru Sfetnic", finally, is the masterpiece by the 'early' Negura Bunget, written large in the history of black metal. This album is characterized by a stunningly dense and oppressive atmosphere and has secured the band a position in the pantheon of black metal.
All of these Digipak CDs are limited to 2,000 copies each. There will also be a special 6 CD box, strictly limited to 500 copies, including a woven Negura Bunget logo patch and a sticker.
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| Source: | prophecyproductions.de |
| Band profile: | Negură Bunget |
Hibria - New Album Details Revealed
Brazilian metallers Hibria have issued the following update:
"The album has 9 songs and brings Hibria connected to their roots but in a more contemporary approach, resulting in a blasting raging album made to energize, from the beginning to the end, whoever listens to it.
Japan will be the first country to launch it through Spiritual Beast/Universal Music on December 10th.
Once again, the album was produced by guitar and bass players Diego Kasper and Marco Panichi.
They´ve brought the powerful vocals of Iuri Sanson to new stages and highlighted the complex rhythm riffs and arrangements developed by guitar players Abel Camargo and Diego Kasper up to the face of the listeners. Drums and bass guitar were in charge of delivering a consistently heavy and loud rhythm section to support the strong melodies developed by the lead musicians.
Hibria's new CD was mixed and mastered in Germany by Achim Köhler. His previous works have made him the appointed person to deal with the different moods of the album. Achim has worked with bands from different styles such as Amon Amarth, Sodom, Pink Cream 69 and Brainstorm. He was also responsible for the mixing and mastering of the album "Devil's Ground" from Primal Fear, and he has done a consistent remastering work on several Death metal Cds, mainly from the record label Nuclear Blast.
The lyrics of the album explore the path crossed by a man who achieves his dream on becoming an air force pilot but later on, leaded by his ambition and vanity, joins a mercenary group. He then looses a partner in a trap set up by a rival group and becomes charged for that. Dominated by his wish for revenge, he falls into self-destruction meanwhile he is confined in a bunker with his past remembrances.
On December 7th, the video-clip for the song "Tiger Punch" will be released on the Internet. As of February the album will be available worldwide. Exact dates still to be confirmed."
"The Skull Collectors" cover artwork] tracklisting:
01. Tiger Punch
02. Reborn From The Ashes
03. Screaming Ghost
04. Sea Of Revenge
05. The Anger Inside
06. Devoted To Your Fear
07. The Skull Collectors
08. Burning All The Flags
09. Wings Of Wax
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"The album has 9 songs and brings Hibria connected to their roots but in a more contemporary approach, resulting in a blasting raging album made to energize, from the beginning to the end, whoever listens to it.
Japan will be the first country to launch it through Spiritual Beast/Universal Music on December 10th.
Once again, the album was produced by guitar and bass players Diego Kasper and Marco Panichi.
They´ve brought the powerful vocals of Iuri Sanson to new stages and highlighted the complex rhythm riffs and arrangements developed by guitar players Abel Camargo and Diego Kasper up to the face of the listeners. Drums and bass guitar were in charge of delivering a consistently heavy and loud rhythm section to support the strong melodies developed by the lead musicians.
Hibria's new CD was mixed and mastered in Germany by Achim Köhler. His previous works have made him the appointed person to deal with the different moods of the album. Achim has worked with bands from different styles such as Amon Amarth, Sodom, Pink Cream 69 and Brainstorm. He was also responsible for the mixing and mastering of the album "Devil's Ground" from Primal Fear, and he has done a consistent remastering work on several Death metal Cds, mainly from the record label Nuclear Blast.
The lyrics of the album explore the path crossed by a man who achieves his dream on becoming an air force pilot but later on, leaded by his ambition and vanity, joins a mercenary group. He then looses a partner in a trap set up by a rival group and becomes charged for that. Dominated by his wish for revenge, he falls into self-destruction meanwhile he is confined in a bunker with his past remembrances.
On December 7th, the video-clip for the song "Tiger Punch" will be released on the Internet. As of February the album will be available worldwide. Exact dates still to be confirmed."
"The Skull Collectors" cover artwork] tracklisting:
01. Tiger Punch
02. Reborn From The Ashes
03. Screaming Ghost
04. Sea Of Revenge
05. The Anger Inside
06. Devoted To Your Fear
07. The Skull Collectors
08. Burning All The Flags
09. Wings Of Wax
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| Source: | hibria.com |
| Band profile: | Hibria |
Opeth - South American, Mexican Dates Announced
Opeth have announced new South American/Mexican tour dates. The band commented as follows: "We receive a lot of mail from you guys in South America and now we can announce that Opeth will come to South America in 2009! During March and April Opeth we will appear in Mexico City, Bogota, Santiago de Chile, Buenos Aires and Sao Paolo."
Mar. 28 - Monterrey, Mexico - Café Iguana
Mar. 29 - México City, Mexico - Circo Volador
Apr. 01 - Bogota, Colombia - Teatro Metro
Apr. 03 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - The End
Apr. 04 - Santiago, Chile - Teatro Caupolicán
Apr. 05 - São Paulo, Brazil - Santana Hall
Mar. 28 - Monterrey, Mexico - Café Iguana
Mar. 29 - México City, Mexico - Circo Volador
Apr. 01 - Bogota, Colombia - Teatro Metro
Apr. 03 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - The End
Apr. 04 - Santiago, Chile - Teatro Caupolicán
Apr. 05 - São Paulo, Brazil - Santana Hall
| Source: | opeth.com |
| Band profile: | Opeth |
| Event: | Opeth |
Criminal - First Album Details
Official press release
Anglo-Chilean thrash masters Criminal have set "White Hell" as the title of their upcoming sixth studio album, which will be released on February 27th, 2009 by Massacre Records. The album is currently being recorded at bassist Dan Biggin's home studio.
"'White Hell' could be many things," vocalist/guitarist Anton Reisenegger comments on the title, "a hell of cocaine abuse, or a hell of racism and intolerance, or driving through Europe in the middle of winter in a van with no heating - which we actually did on the Six Feet Under tour! The someone waking up in an emergency room, not knowing how or why they got there - which is actually based on a real-life experience - and this is what we are going to try and depict on the album cover in a very nightmarish way. Our long-time cover designer Claudio Bergamin has already gone to work on the cover, and I expect it to be killer as always!"
About the recording process, Reisenegger offers the following update: "Two weeks ago, Zac recorded all of his drum tracks in only two days. That's 14 songs in two days! We were just sitting there with our jaws dropped, completely in awe of what Zac was doing on his kit. We got some of it on video, so we will hopefully post a clip on YouTube soon for all you drum freaks. Let me just tell you, this album will contain the sickest drumming ever heard on any Criminal album!
"During the following week we recorded all rhythm guitars and guitar overdubs, and it's sounding pretty fucking phat! Even though he was just doing overdubs, Rod did some serious shredding, so I can't wait until we get to record his actual solos.
"I also started doing some vocals, and I think I've found a very comfortable, somewhat deeper tone. I think the vox sound most similar to what I did on "Cancer". The other guys loved it, so I must be doing something right.
"It's going to be really tough to decide on which songs to include on the album, as we all agree that 14 would be just too much. It's probably going to be between 10 and 12, and I expect some heated discussions, but it's hopefully all going to be for the best."
"White Hell" will be released in a limited edition including a bonus DVD, the contents of which will be announced shortly. A new Criminal track titled "The Infidel" can be heard on the band's MySpace page in demo version.
In other news, Criminal have been confirmed to headline the Red Stage at next year's Cumbre del Rock Chileno (Summit of Chilean Rock) festival. The event, which will be held on Sunday, January 11th, 2009 at Club Hípico in Santiago de Chile, features the country's most successful exponents of each subgenre within rock music, and is expected to draw over 50,000 music fans. Also appearing on the Rockaxis-sponsored Red Stage will be Dorso, Weichafe, Alejandro Silva and many more.
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Anglo-Chilean thrash masters Criminal have set "White Hell" as the title of their upcoming sixth studio album, which will be released on February 27th, 2009 by Massacre Records. The album is currently being recorded at bassist Dan Biggin's home studio.
"'White Hell' could be many things," vocalist/guitarist Anton Reisenegger comments on the title, "a hell of cocaine abuse, or a hell of racism and intolerance, or driving through Europe in the middle of winter in a van with no heating - which we actually did on the Six Feet Under tour! The someone waking up in an emergency room, not knowing how or why they got there - which is actually based on a real-life experience - and this is what we are going to try and depict on the album cover in a very nightmarish way. Our long-time cover designer Claudio Bergamin has already gone to work on the cover, and I expect it to be killer as always!"
About the recording process, Reisenegger offers the following update: "Two weeks ago, Zac recorded all of his drum tracks in only two days. That's 14 songs in two days! We were just sitting there with our jaws dropped, completely in awe of what Zac was doing on his kit. We got some of it on video, so we will hopefully post a clip on YouTube soon for all you drum freaks. Let me just tell you, this album will contain the sickest drumming ever heard on any Criminal album!
"During the following week we recorded all rhythm guitars and guitar overdubs, and it's sounding pretty fucking phat! Even though he was just doing overdubs, Rod did some serious shredding, so I can't wait until we get to record his actual solos.
"I also started doing some vocals, and I think I've found a very comfortable, somewhat deeper tone. I think the vox sound most similar to what I did on "Cancer". The other guys loved it, so I must be doing something right.
"It's going to be really tough to decide on which songs to include on the album, as we all agree that 14 would be just too much. It's probably going to be between 10 and 12, and I expect some heated discussions, but it's hopefully all going to be for the best."
"White Hell" will be released in a limited edition including a bonus DVD, the contents of which will be announced shortly. A new Criminal track titled "The Infidel" can be heard on the band's MySpace page in demo version.
In other news, Criminal have been confirmed to headline the Red Stage at next year's Cumbre del Rock Chileno (Summit of Chilean Rock) festival. The event, which will be held on Sunday, January 11th, 2009 at Club Hípico in Santiago de Chile, features the country's most successful exponents of each subgenre within rock music, and is expected to draw over 50,000 music fans. Also appearing on the Rockaxis-sponsored Red Stage will be Dorso, Weichafe, Alejandro Silva and many more.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Criminal |
Over The Rainbow - Rainbow Reunion With Ritchie Blackmore's Son In The Makes
Blabberemouth reports the following news: former Rainbow musicians Joe Lynn Turner, Tony Carey, Bobby Rondinelli and Greg Smith have united with a second-generation Blackmore to form Over The Rainbow.
Over The Rainbow is:
Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow 1980-1984) - Vocals
Tony Carey (Rainbow 1975-1978) - Keyboards
Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow 1980-1983) - Drums
Greg Smith (Rainbow 1994-1997) - Bass
Jürgen "J.R." Blackmore - Guitar
Carey, who has produced several artists (including Joe Cocker and David Knopfler) since his Rainbow days, says, "Having done everything from country to opera, I thought it would be fun to play some rock again without the burden of singing everything."
Rondinelli adds, "Over The Rainbow reunites members of one of the most distinctive sounding bands of all time and introduces a hidden treasure to the world in J.R. Blackmore."
The son of the iconic Rainbow founder/guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, Jürgen Blackmore is a critically acclaimed guitarist in his own right and agreed to join this endeavor after realizing how intense the demand was for a Rainbow "reunion." Over The Rainbow marks the first time that four members from three different eras of Rainbow will take the stage together along with J.R. Blackmore.
Rainbow has spawned over 20 albums (five gold, four silver), seven Billboard Hot 100 and Mainstream Rock tracks, six Top 75 UK songs and at least seven MTV frequently played videos. Their longest tenure was from its inception through 1984 when it went on hiatus so Blackmore could reform Deep Purple. A decade later, Rainbow toured and recorded an album. Since then, Ritchie Blackmore has turned his focus toward Blackmore's Night.
Since 1998, former members of Rainbow and their respective management offices have been bombarded with requests for Rainbow to reunite. Carey, Rondinelli, Smith and Turner answered "the call" but agreed that the only legitimate way that this could be accomplished was with a Blackmore on guitar. Enter: J.R. Blackmore.
How does the younger Blackmore feel about sharing the stage with musicians he grew up watching perform in concert with his legendary father? "I have not worked with them," says Blackmore, "But I have admired them since I was young. That makes them like brothers."
Greg Smith agrees that the market for Rainbow's brand of rock is under served. "I know there is a big demand for this music," he says. "The fact that all members are ex-Rainbow from different periods in the band's history will give the music the integrity it deserves. A Blackmore on guitar will give it even more authenticity."
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Over The Rainbow is:
Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow 1980-1984) - Vocals
Tony Carey (Rainbow 1975-1978) - Keyboards
Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow 1980-1983) - Drums
Greg Smith (Rainbow 1994-1997) - Bass
Jürgen "J.R." Blackmore - Guitar
Carey, who has produced several artists (including Joe Cocker and David Knopfler) since his Rainbow days, says, "Having done everything from country to opera, I thought it would be fun to play some rock again without the burden of singing everything."
Rondinelli adds, "Over The Rainbow reunites members of one of the most distinctive sounding bands of all time and introduces a hidden treasure to the world in J.R. Blackmore."
The son of the iconic Rainbow founder/guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, Jürgen Blackmore is a critically acclaimed guitarist in his own right and agreed to join this endeavor after realizing how intense the demand was for a Rainbow "reunion." Over The Rainbow marks the first time that four members from three different eras of Rainbow will take the stage together along with J.R. Blackmore.
Rainbow has spawned over 20 albums (five gold, four silver), seven Billboard Hot 100 and Mainstream Rock tracks, six Top 75 UK songs and at least seven MTV frequently played videos. Their longest tenure was from its inception through 1984 when it went on hiatus so Blackmore could reform Deep Purple. A decade later, Rainbow toured and recorded an album. Since then, Ritchie Blackmore has turned his focus toward Blackmore's Night.
Since 1998, former members of Rainbow and their respective management offices have been bombarded with requests for Rainbow to reunite. Carey, Rondinelli, Smith and Turner answered "the call" but agreed that the only legitimate way that this could be accomplished was with a Blackmore on guitar. Enter: J.R. Blackmore.
How does the younger Blackmore feel about sharing the stage with musicians he grew up watching perform in concert with his legendary father? "I have not worked with them," says Blackmore, "But I have admired them since I was young. That makes them like brothers."
Greg Smith agrees that the market for Rainbow's brand of rock is under served. "I know there is a big demand for this music," he says. "The fact that all members are ex-Rainbow from different periods in the band's history will give the music the integrity it deserves. A Blackmore on guitar will give it even more authenticity."
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Rainbow |
Dark Moor - New Album Details Revealed
According to a recent update on their official website, Dark Moor's upcoming album will be entitled "Autumnal" and the cover artwork was created by Canadian artist Yaga Kielb.
"Autumnal" tracklisting:
01. Swan Lake
02. On The Hill Of Dreams
03. Phantom Queen
04. And End So Cold
05. Faustus
06. Don't Look Back
07. When The Sun Is Gone
08. For Her
09. The Enchanted Forest
10. The Sphinx
11. Fallen Leaves Waltz
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"Autumnal" tracklisting:
01. Swan Lake
02. On The Hill Of Dreams
03. Phantom Queen
04. And End So Cold
05. Faustus
06. Don't Look Back
07. When The Sun Is Gone
08. For Her
09. The Enchanted Forest
10. The Sphinx
11. Fallen Leaves Waltz
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| Source: | dark-moor.com |
| Band profile: | Dark Moor |
Sirenia - To Release Digital Single In December
Sirenia will release an exclusive download-only single, in advance of the release of their new album "The 13th Floor", due January 23rd 2009. The brand new single "The Path To Decay" will be released on December 26th and will available through all established download shops.
Tracklist "The Path To Decay" cover art]:
01. The Path To Decay (radio mix) - 3:33
02. The Path To Decay (album version) - 4:18
03. Winterborn 77 (instrumental) - 5:33
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Tracklist "The Path To Decay" cover art]:
01. The Path To Decay (radio mix) - 3:33
02. The Path To Decay (album version) - 4:18
03. Winterborn 77 (instrumental) - 5:33
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Sirenia |
Vader - New Album Due Out Next Year
Vader frontman Peter Wiwczarek has posted a detailed band update on the official Vader website. You can read the whole message here.
"We open a new chapter in Vader's history in December: "Necropolis"! In Hertz Studios we're gonna record a 4-5 song demo for the upcoming new full length. This is nothing but checking out new sounds and different way of work in studio. It's not gonna be official, thou' we'll put a song on our site for you to listen to. The ultimate recordings are booked for March 2009 and "Necropolis" will be produced by Tue Madsen (who previously worked with such bands as Moonspell, Hatesphere, The Haunted, Gorefest, Heaven Shall Burn and many more) in Anfarm Studio in Denmark. The title of the album - which is the very first Vader song ever - is chosen not by chance. It will be connected with recordings like "De Profundis" or "Litany" with themes of Forgotten Worlds, Mythos or Ancient Powers still living in humans sub consciousness. Just mentioned few titles: "Devour", "Dark Heart" or "Forgotten" (all written by Harry Maat). Pawel Frelik - the Voice of Truth in the band - is also gonna put some lines on the album. We'd like to change "Necropolis" designs as well making the "overall view" in old style of Metal. Of course, I'll keep informing you about the progress. As I promised..."
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"We open a new chapter in Vader's history in December: "Necropolis"! In Hertz Studios we're gonna record a 4-5 song demo for the upcoming new full length. This is nothing but checking out new sounds and different way of work in studio. It's not gonna be official, thou' we'll put a song on our site for you to listen to. The ultimate recordings are booked for March 2009 and "Necropolis" will be produced by Tue Madsen (who previously worked with such bands as Moonspell, Hatesphere, The Haunted, Gorefest, Heaven Shall Burn and many more) in Anfarm Studio in Denmark. The title of the album - which is the very first Vader song ever - is chosen not by chance. It will be connected with recordings like "De Profundis" or "Litany" with themes of Forgotten Worlds, Mythos or Ancient Powers still living in humans sub consciousness. Just mentioned few titles: "Devour", "Dark Heart" or "Forgotten" (all written by Harry Maat). Pawel Frelik - the Voice of Truth in the band - is also gonna put some lines on the album. We'd like to change "Necropolis" designs as well making the "overall view" in old style of Metal. Of course, I'll keep informing you about the progress. As I promised..."
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| Source: | vader.pl |
| Band profile: | Vader |
Vreid - More Album Details And Tour Dates Revealed
Update from the band on the new upcoming album, "Milorg":
"We are approaching the release of "Milorg" (January 5th), and now we have got the artwork for the album ready. Once again the design is done by PC Groove, and we tremendously satisfied with his work. Check it out at this location.
Songtitles for "Milorg":
01. Alarm
02. Disciplined
03. Speak Goddamnitt
04. Blucher
05. Blucher Part II
06. Heroes and Villains
07. Argumentum Ex Silentio
08. Milorg
News on the European Tour: "We have hooked up wit legendary Norse metal band Kampfar for a co-headlining European tour in February. Support will come from our label mates Iskald. This will be a killer package, and Vreid are ready as hell to get out on the road with our new album. Check out the tourposter for more info."
A Skogstur In Central Europe 2009 Tour:
13.02.2009 - NED, Zwolle - Hedon
14.02.2009 - NED, Leeuwaarden - Romein
15.02.2009 - NED, Eindhoven - Dynamo
16.02.2009 - GBR, London - Underworld
17.02.2009 - FRA, Paris - Nouveau Casino
18.02.2009 - FRA, TBA
19.02.2009 - GER, Essen - Turock
20.02.2009 - GER, Bischofswerda - East Club
21.02.2009 - GER, Berlin - Knaak
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"We are approaching the release of "Milorg" (January 5th), and now we have got the artwork for the album ready. Once again the design is done by PC Groove, and we tremendously satisfied with his work. Check it out at this location.
Songtitles for "Milorg":
01. Alarm
02. Disciplined
03. Speak Goddamnitt
04. Blucher
05. Blucher Part II
06. Heroes and Villains
07. Argumentum Ex Silentio
08. Milorg
News on the European Tour: "We have hooked up wit legendary Norse metal band Kampfar for a co-headlining European tour in February. Support will come from our label mates Iskald. This will be a killer package, and Vreid are ready as hell to get out on the road with our new album. Check out the tourposter for more info."
A Skogstur In Central Europe 2009 Tour:
13.02.2009 - NED, Zwolle - Hedon
14.02.2009 - NED, Leeuwaarden - Romein
15.02.2009 - NED, Eindhoven - Dynamo
16.02.2009 - GBR, London - Underworld
17.02.2009 - FRA, Paris - Nouveau Casino
18.02.2009 - FRA, TBA
19.02.2009 - GER, Essen - Turock
20.02.2009 - GER, Bischofswerda - East Club
21.02.2009 - GER, Berlin - Knaak
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Vreid |
Tankard - New Album Details
The new Tankard album "Thirst" will be released on December, 19, 2008 via AFM Records. The new album was produced again by Andy Classen at his Stage One Studio. The band also completed the recordings for their new video clip "Stay Thirsty" which will appear on the limited edition of "Thirst".
Here is the cover art and tracklist of the new Tankard album:
01. Ocatane Warriors
02. Deposite Pirates
03. Stay Thirsty!
04. Hyperthermia
05. Echoes Of Fear
06. When Daddy Comes To Play
07. Zodiac Man
08. G.A.L.O.W.
09. Myevilfart
10. Sexy Feet Under
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Here is the cover art and tracklist of the new Tankard album:
01. Ocatane Warriors
02. Deposite Pirates
03. Stay Thirsty!
04. Hyperthermia
05. Echoes Of Fear
06. When Daddy Comes To Play
07. Zodiac Man
08. G.A.L.O.W.
09. Myevilfart
10. Sexy Feet Under
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| Source: | afm-records.de |
| Band profile: | Tankard |
My Dying Bride - New Album Details Revealed
"For Lies I Sire" is the title of the forthcoming opus of My Dying Bride, their tenth studio album. No official release date has yet been given, but we have been given a glimpse of what is to come in the album title and the track list, which reads as follows:
01. Fall With Me
02. My Body, A Funeral
03. The Lies I Sire
04. Bring Me Victory
05. Echoes From A Hollow Soul
06. ShadowHaunt
07. Santuario Di Sangue
08. A Chapter in Loathing
09. Death Triumphant
01. Fall With Me
02. My Body, A Funeral
03. The Lies I Sire
04. Bring Me Victory
05. Echoes From A Hollow Soul
06. ShadowHaunt
07. Santuario Di Sangue
08. A Chapter in Loathing
09. Death Triumphant
| Source: | mydyingbride.org |
| Band profile: | My Dying Bride |
Green Christmas Festival - Helping Hands Wanted
Green Christmas Festival is looking for helping hands:
If you
are at least 16 years old
think that rock music is the best
can deal with unexpected
are a team player
understand and speak English (and of course Estonian)
are not afraid of dirty work
don't whine over small things
then you are awaited to join Green Christmas voluntary force who will find themselves occupied on the festival grounds - counters, coatroom, cleaning up, etc.
If you want to join, fill up the application before November 24th.
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If you
are at least 16 years old
think that rock music is the best
can deal with unexpected
are a team player
understand and speak English (and of course Estonian)
are not afraid of dirty work
don't whine over small things
then you are awaited to join Green Christmas voluntary force who will find themselves occupied on the festival grounds - counters, coatroom, cleaning up, etc.
If you want to join, fill up the application before November 24th.
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| Source: | Press Newsletter |
| Event: | Green Christmas |
Danish Metal Awards - And The Winners Are...
The annual Danish Metal Awards were held tonight, November 15th. The winners of those Danish Metal Awards 2008 were officially announced at a spectacular event in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Metal Album of the Year: Volbeat: Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood
Metal Debut of the Year: Scamp: Mirror Faced Mentality
International Metal Album of the Year: Metallica: Death Magnetic
Metal Production of the Year: Volbeat/Jacob Hansen: Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood
Metal Cover of the Year: Last Mile/Christof Kather: Last Mile
Metal Video of the Year: Pilgrimz/Andreas Krohn: "Shake-a-Feather"
Metal Talent of the Year: Crocell: Promo 2008
Live Band of the Year: The Burning
The Arcane Order, Svartsot, A Kid Hereafter In The Grinding Light and Dawn Of Demise played abbreviated sets at the event.
For a complete list of nominees, go to this location.
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Metal Album of the Year: Volbeat: Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood
Metal Debut of the Year: Scamp: Mirror Faced Mentality
International Metal Album of the Year: Metallica: Death Magnetic
Metal Production of the Year: Volbeat/Jacob Hansen: Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood
Metal Cover of the Year: Last Mile/Christof Kather: Last Mile
Metal Video of the Year: Pilgrimz/Andreas Krohn: "Shake-a-Feather"
Metal Talent of the Year: Crocell: Promo 2008
Live Band of the Year: The Burning
The Arcane Order, Svartsot, A Kid Hereafter In The Grinding Light and Dawn Of Demise played abbreviated sets at the event.
For a complete list of nominees, go to this location.
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| Source: | antenna.nu |
Nightwish - Vocalist Leaves Stage In Belo Horizonte (UPDATED)
Original news, posted on 12.11.2008
Nightwish were forced to cut Monday night's (November 10) concert in Belo Horizone, Brazil short after the group's lead singer Anette Olzon suddenly started "crying" at the end of the song "The Poet And The Pendulum" (about six tracks into the group's set) and walked off stage, leaving the rest of the band to finish the song with bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala attempting to handle some of the lead-vocal parts. The group reportedly played two more cover songs and ended the show, explaining that Anette is going through a difficult phase in her life, and that she was really sad.
Fan-filmed video footage of Olzon walking off can be viewed here and here.
But, in the meantime, Anette Olzon sent a press release to Brazilian media where she clearified the reasons behind her sudden "collapse" which caused her to leave the stage in the middle of the Nightwish show in Belo Horizonte, Brazil on November 10th 2008.
Olzon stated that the smoke on stage got on her vocal chords to make her lose her voice. She was trying to sing until she reached the point she couldn't do it anymore and therefore was "forced" to leave the stage.
Nightwish has always had a very good and close relation to their fans in Brazil and the thought of disappointing the fans was too great for Anette. The band tried to buy some time for Anette to regain her voice back but it didn't. Nightwish ended up playing 2 more songs after Anette left the stage but were forced to stop the show after that.
After the show, people stayed in the venue to get some kind of explanation to what happened. After a while, promoter Eric de Haas from Dynamo Productions came on stage to tell the fans that the concert was over and Nightwish was already back on their hotel.
It is reported that the next show Nightwish did the next day in the capital of Brazil (Brasilia) went well and the band also included the song "The Poet And The Pendulum" on their setlist.
UPDATED
As posted on Blabbermouth, Nightwish mainman/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen said the following, speaking to webzine O Povo Online about the incident: " freaked out because she couldn't handle the different mannerisms of the fans here. There were a lot of people screaming the former vocalist's name, making obscene gestures (with the middle finger). Normally she can shake that stuff off, she has good self-esteem, but it's been hard to deal with the fans and the critics. I guess it was a sudden breakdown; she just... lost her mind for a second. It's kind of scary, and we all feel for her and understand what she is going through. We hope she can put her mind at ease and make the rest of the shows. So far it's been fine; she's feeling much better."
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Nightwish were forced to cut Monday night's (November 10) concert in Belo Horizone, Brazil short after the group's lead singer Anette Olzon suddenly started "crying" at the end of the song "The Poet And The Pendulum" (about six tracks into the group's set) and walked off stage, leaving the rest of the band to finish the song with bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala attempting to handle some of the lead-vocal parts. The group reportedly played two more cover songs and ended the show, explaining that Anette is going through a difficult phase in her life, and that she was really sad.
Fan-filmed video footage of Olzon walking off can be viewed here and here.
But, in the meantime, Anette Olzon sent a press release to Brazilian media where she clearified the reasons behind her sudden "collapse" which caused her to leave the stage in the middle of the Nightwish show in Belo Horizonte, Brazil on November 10th 2008.
Olzon stated that the smoke on stage got on her vocal chords to make her lose her voice. She was trying to sing until she reached the point she couldn't do it anymore and therefore was "forced" to leave the stage.
Nightwish has always had a very good and close relation to their fans in Brazil and the thought of disappointing the fans was too great for Anette. The band tried to buy some time for Anette to regain her voice back but it didn't. Nightwish ended up playing 2 more songs after Anette left the stage but were forced to stop the show after that.
After the show, people stayed in the venue to get some kind of explanation to what happened. After a while, promoter Eric de Haas from Dynamo Productions came on stage to tell the fans that the concert was over and Nightwish was already back on their hotel.
It is reported that the next show Nightwish did the next day in the capital of Brazil (Brasilia) went well and the band also included the song "The Poet And The Pendulum" on their setlist.
UPDATED
As posted on Blabbermouth, Nightwish mainman/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen said the following, speaking to webzine O Povo Online about the incident: " freaked out because she couldn't handle the different mannerisms of the fans here. There were a lot of people screaming the former vocalist's name, making obscene gestures (with the middle finger). Normally she can shake that stuff off, she has good self-esteem, but it's been hard to deal with the fans and the critics. I guess it was a sudden breakdown; she just... lost her mind for a second. It's kind of scary, and we all feel for her and understand what she is going through. We hope she can put her mind at ease and make the rest of the shows. So far it's been fine; she's feeling much better."
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| Source: | metalfromfinland.com |
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