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Grip Inc. - Vocalist Found Dead At Age 52
Gus Chambers, former vocalist of German metal band Squealer and Dave Lombardo's groove metal side project Grip Inc., has passed away last Monday, on the 13th of October, at the age of 52. Gus Chambers, who nowadays lived in Coventry, England, reportedly took his own life.
The Coventry Telegraph reports that, one of the city's much-loved and popular musicians, Gus Chambers, died last weekend. Gus Chambers was a natural born rocker.
He took over lead vocals from Terry Hall in the punk band Squad in the late 70s, and fronted the band through their finest moments. But his punk-crazed stage antics were quite opposite to the real man - Gus was a thinker, and a great believer in fairness and racial equality, though to some, he was just a punk.
When the final embers of the punk revolution faded away, Gus took his skills as a top notch front-man to the new band 21 Guns. They released the single Ambition Rock on Neville Staples's Shack Records.
Gus later moved to America and formed Sons Of Damnation, finally joining the no messing high-energy metal band Grip Inc. They were formed by former Slayer drum-king Dave Lombardo. They released three brooding albums in the mid to late 90s - "Power Of Inner Strength", "Nemesis", and "Solidify" - and finally came back with a fourth entitled "Incorporated" in 2004, which was greeted as a true return to form by the critics.
Of late, Gus was part of the sonically-superb Mantra Sect. "I've been very lucky in my career," said Gus. "I have had the privilege of playing in front of thousands of people at festivals like Rock in Rio and the Dynamo Festival in Holland. Nothing though brings back fonder memories than playing in front of maybe 20 or 30 people in The Hand and Heart or the back room of The Swanswell."
Coventry Telegraph concludes: "The line, "He'll be greatly missed", is forever trotted out on these occasions; this time it's totally fitting, and judging by the unprecedented number of people who phoned me to tell me the tragic news, this is one great Cov rocker who will never be forgotten and God forbid, ever be replaced."
A few more reactions to Chamber's death can be read here.
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The Coventry Telegraph reports that, one of the city's much-loved and popular musicians, Gus Chambers, died last weekend. Gus Chambers was a natural born rocker.
He took over lead vocals from Terry Hall in the punk band Squad in the late 70s, and fronted the band through their finest moments. But his punk-crazed stage antics were quite opposite to the real man - Gus was a thinker, and a great believer in fairness and racial equality, though to some, he was just a punk.
When the final embers of the punk revolution faded away, Gus took his skills as a top notch front-man to the new band 21 Guns. They released the single Ambition Rock on Neville Staples's Shack Records.
Gus later moved to America and formed Sons Of Damnation, finally joining the no messing high-energy metal band Grip Inc. They were formed by former Slayer drum-king Dave Lombardo. They released three brooding albums in the mid to late 90s - "Power Of Inner Strength", "Nemesis", and "Solidify" - and finally came back with a fourth entitled "Incorporated" in 2004, which was greeted as a true return to form by the critics.
Of late, Gus was part of the sonically-superb Mantra Sect. "I've been very lucky in my career," said Gus. "I have had the privilege of playing in front of thousands of people at festivals like Rock in Rio and the Dynamo Festival in Holland. Nothing though brings back fonder memories than playing in front of maybe 20 or 30 people in The Hand and Heart or the back room of The Swanswell."
Coventry Telegraph concludes: "The line, "He'll be greatly missed", is forever trotted out on these occasions; this time it's totally fitting, and judging by the unprecedented number of people who phoned me to tell me the tragic news, this is one great Cov rocker who will never be forgotten and God forbid, ever be replaced."
A few more reactions to Chamber's death can be read here.
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| Source: | coventrytelegraph.net |
| Band profile: | Grip Inc. |
Sirenia - New Album Details Revealed
Original news, posted on 04.10.2008
"The 13th Floor" is the title of the new album.
The release date is set to the 23rd of January 2009. Expect a melodic and powerful album in the typical Sirenia vein. The album features guest appearances by Jan Kenneth Barkved (who also did some guest appearances on our debut "At Sixes and Sevens"), French violin player Stephanie Valentin adds to the sound, along with the Sirenian choir that has been an important part of our sound since the very beginning.
We will keep you updated all the way up to the release date.
UPDATE
"The 13th Floor" tracklisting:
01. The Path To Decay
02. Lost In Life
03. The Mind Maelstrom
04. The Seventh Summer
05. Beyond Life's Scenery
06. The Lucid Door
07. Led Astray
08. Winterborn 77
09. Sirens Of The Seven Seas
"The 13th Floor" was tracked at Sound Suite Studios in France and Stargoth Studios in Norway while the mixing and mastering sessions took place at the Antfarm Studios in Denmark with Tue Madsen. The artwork is being created by Jan Yrlund.
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"The 13th Floor" is the title of the new album.
The release date is set to the 23rd of January 2009. Expect a melodic and powerful album in the typical Sirenia vein. The album features guest appearances by Jan Kenneth Barkved (who also did some guest appearances on our debut "At Sixes and Sevens"), French violin player Stephanie Valentin adds to the sound, along with the Sirenian choir that has been an important part of our sound since the very beginning.
We will keep you updated all the way up to the release date.
UPDATE
"The 13th Floor" tracklisting:
01. The Path To Decay
02. Lost In Life
03. The Mind Maelstrom
04. The Seventh Summer
05. Beyond Life's Scenery
06. The Lucid Door
07. Led Astray
08. Winterborn 77
09. Sirens Of The Seven Seas
"The 13th Floor" was tracked at Sound Suite Studios in France and Stargoth Studios in Norway while the mixing and mastering sessions took place at the Antfarm Studios in Denmark with Tue Madsen. The artwork is being created by Jan Yrlund.
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| Source: | mortenveland.com |
| Band profile: | Sirenia |
Turisas - DVD Trailer And E-Card Online
Original news, posted on 09.10.2008
A trailer for "A Finnish Summer With Turisas", the first-ever DVD from Turisas, was posted online at this location.
"A Finnish Summer With Turisas" will be released via Century Media on the following dates:
31 October: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy.
3 November: UK, France, Greece, Denmark, Norway, rest of Europe.
4 November: Spain, Portugal.
5 November: Sweden, Finland, Hungary.
25 November: North America.
UPDATE
Also an e-card for "A Finnish Summer With Turisas" is now made available at this location.
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A trailer for "A Finnish Summer With Turisas", the first-ever DVD from Turisas, was posted online at this location.
"A Finnish Summer With Turisas" will be released via Century Media on the following dates:
31 October: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy.
3 November: UK, France, Greece, Denmark, Norway, rest of Europe.
4 November: Spain, Portugal.
5 November: Sweden, Finland, Hungary.
25 November: North America.
UPDATE
Also an e-card for "A Finnish Summer With Turisas" is now made available at this location.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Turisas |
Urkraft - New Track Online
Danish metallers Urkraft have posted a new song "The Power To Crucify" from their upcoming third album, "A Scornful Death", on their MySpace page.
The band stated: "So we have decided to upload the first track from the album, "The Power to Crucify", which we think in most ways represents our latest throw-ups in metal and the album. Some might agree and some disagree... When the album hit the streets you can tell us all about it.
We are still searching for a label to deal with. So far the conversations has been good, but nothing really usefull. We'll see and you'll be the first to know.
It has been extreemly difficult to pick out a track and let that track represent the album. The album contains more variation than our last efforts on E.C.S. and T.I.A. and it should of course be heard from start to end. But this it what you get fuckers. Take it or leave it. "The Power to Crucify" is mainly the only track which has been added a keyboard part, so don't get too used to it. The keyboard part is done by our old old keyboarder and good friend of Urkraft, Tommy, and we kept it at that."
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The band stated: "So we have decided to upload the first track from the album, "The Power to Crucify", which we think in most ways represents our latest throw-ups in metal and the album. Some might agree and some disagree... When the album hit the streets you can tell us all about it.
We are still searching for a label to deal with. So far the conversations has been good, but nothing really usefull. We'll see and you'll be the first to know.
It has been extreemly difficult to pick out a track and let that track represent the album. The album contains more variation than our last efforts on E.C.S. and T.I.A. and it should of course be heard from start to end. But this it what you get fuckers. Take it or leave it. "The Power to Crucify" is mainly the only track which has been added a keyboard part, so don't get too used to it. The keyboard part is done by our old old keyboarder and good friend of Urkraft, Tommy, and we kept it at that."
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Urkraft |
Divine Heresy - Prepare New Material, New Video With New Singer Online
Century Media press release:
Divine Heresy are hard at work on their much anticipated sophomore release, their first with Travis Neal on vocals. The group plan on hitting the studio early next year once again with acclaimed producer Logan Mader (Gojira, Cavalera Conspiracy). To tide fans over, Divine Heresy have completed work on a new video for "Bleed The Fifth," which perfectly captures the band's frenetic live energy. It made its exclusive, online debut through the Headbangers Ball Blog yesterday (16th October) and premieres on MTV2 this Saturday night. Click on this link.
Dino Cazares (guitars) further comments: "The original concept for the "Bleed The Fifth" video was just to have a stripped down, in your face performance clip that was as unrelenting as the song itself. We shot it on a green screen and all of the effects were added in post production, which was very odd considering we are jamming out in front of a blank wall not having any idea how everything was going to look.
We are so confident with our choice of a new vocalist that we decided to re-record the track with his vocals and cut together a new performance clip with him. In the end, everything worked out perfectly and we think we delivered a pretty intense clip that is very indicative of the tenacity of a Divine Heresy live performance. Enjoy"
Divine Heresy kicks off a string of headlining dates in Texas on Nov. 7th and be sure to visit http://www.myspace.com/divineheresyband to view their remaining touring itinerary.
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Divine Heresy are hard at work on their much anticipated sophomore release, their first with Travis Neal on vocals. The group plan on hitting the studio early next year once again with acclaimed producer Logan Mader (Gojira, Cavalera Conspiracy). To tide fans over, Divine Heresy have completed work on a new video for "Bleed The Fifth," which perfectly captures the band's frenetic live energy. It made its exclusive, online debut through the Headbangers Ball Blog yesterday (16th October) and premieres on MTV2 this Saturday night. Click on this link.
Dino Cazares (guitars) further comments: "The original concept for the "Bleed The Fifth" video was just to have a stripped down, in your face performance clip that was as unrelenting as the song itself. We shot it on a green screen and all of the effects were added in post production, which was very odd considering we are jamming out in front of a blank wall not having any idea how everything was going to look.
We are so confident with our choice of a new vocalist that we decided to re-record the track with his vocals and cut together a new performance clip with him. In the end, everything worked out perfectly and we think we delivered a pretty intense clip that is very indicative of the tenacity of a Divine Heresy live performance. Enjoy"
Divine Heresy kicks off a string of headlining dates in Texas on Nov. 7th and be sure to visit http://www.myspace.com/divineheresyband to view their remaining touring itinerary.
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| Source: | centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | Divine Heresy |
White Zombie - Box Set Revealed
According to Blabbermouth, Rob Zombie has reportedly set "Let Sleeping Corpses Lie" as the title of the much-anticipated White Zombie four-CD/one-DVD box set, which is due for release on November 25. According to Zombie, "All I can say is boy the early shit is whacked. I haven't heard some of these songs in over twenty years. I don't know what the hell we were thinking. Everything is included on this set. Over four-and-a-half hours of music plus tons of never-before-seen videos. Five discs in all."
"Let Sleeping Corpses Lie" tracklisting:
01. Gentleman Junkie
02. King Of Souls
03. Tales From the Scarecrowman
04. Cat's Eye Resurrection
05. Pig Heaven
06. Slaughter The Grey
07. Eighty-Eight/Fast Jungle
08. Gun Crazy
09. Kick
10. Memphis
11. Magdelene
12. True Crime
13. Ratmouth
14. Shack of Hate
15. Drowning the Colossus
16. Crow II
17. Die Zombie Die
18. Skin
19. Truck On Fire
20. Future Shock
21. Scumkill
22. Diamond Ass
23. Demonspeed
24. Disaster Blaster
25. Murderworld
26. Revenge
27. Acid Flesh
28. Power Hungry
29. Godslayer
30. God Of Thunder
31. Love Razor
32. Disaster Blaster 2
33. Welcome to Planet MF
34. Knuckle Duster
35. Thunder Kiss
36. Black Sunshine
37. Soul-Crusher
38. Cosmic Monster
39. Spiderbaby
40. I Am Legend
41. Knuckle Duster 2
42. Thrust
43. One Big Crunch
44. Grindhouse
45. Starface
46. Warp Asylum
47. I Am Hell
48. Children Of The Grave
49. Feed The Gods
50. Electric Head Pt. 1
51. Super Charger Heaven
52. Real Solution 9
53. Creature Of The Wheel
54. Electric Head Pt. 2
55. Grease Paint And Monkey Brains
56. I Zombie
57. More Human Than Human
58. El Phantasmo
59. Blur The Technicolor
60. Blood Milk Sky
61. The One
62. I'm Your Boogieman
63. Ratfinks, Suicide Tanks and Cannibal Girls
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"Let Sleeping Corpses Lie" tracklisting:
01. Gentleman Junkie
02. King Of Souls
03. Tales From the Scarecrowman
04. Cat's Eye Resurrection
05. Pig Heaven
06. Slaughter The Grey
07. Eighty-Eight/Fast Jungle
08. Gun Crazy
09. Kick
10. Memphis
11. Magdelene
12. True Crime
13. Ratmouth
14. Shack of Hate
15. Drowning the Colossus
16. Crow II
17. Die Zombie Die
18. Skin
19. Truck On Fire
20. Future Shock
21. Scumkill
22. Diamond Ass
23. Demonspeed
24. Disaster Blaster
25. Murderworld
26. Revenge
27. Acid Flesh
28. Power Hungry
29. Godslayer
30. God Of Thunder
31. Love Razor
32. Disaster Blaster 2
33. Welcome to Planet MF
34. Knuckle Duster
35. Thunder Kiss
36. Black Sunshine
37. Soul-Crusher
38. Cosmic Monster
39. Spiderbaby
40. I Am Legend
41. Knuckle Duster 2
42. Thrust
43. One Big Crunch
44. Grindhouse
45. Starface
46. Warp Asylum
47. I Am Hell
48. Children Of The Grave
49. Feed The Gods
50. Electric Head Pt. 1
51. Super Charger Heaven
52. Real Solution 9
53. Creature Of The Wheel
54. Electric Head Pt. 2
55. Grease Paint And Monkey Brains
56. I Zombie
57. More Human Than Human
58. El Phantasmo
59. Blur The Technicolor
60. Blood Milk Sky
61. The One
62. I'm Your Boogieman
63. Ratfinks, Suicide Tanks and Cannibal Girls
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | White Zombie |
Abysmal Dawn - N. American Tour Dates Announced
Los Angeles, CA's Abysmal Dawn have announced that they will join forces with Sothis for a western US tour in December, dubbed the "Endless Wintour". This Metal Maniacs sponsored tour will kick-off on December 5th in Bakersfield, CA and will round out in Hollywood, CA on December 14th. A listing of tour dates and cities can be found below with more details to be announced shortly.
Abysmal Dawn are touring in support of their newly released Relapse debut "Programmed To Consume". The band has recently lensed the first video from the album, for title-track "Programmed To Consume". The video was shot in Los Angeles, CA with director Gary Smithson (Tomahawk, High On fire, Goatwhore) and is expected to make its world premiere imminently. Still photos taken during the video shoot can be viewed now in the 'photos' section of the band's MySpace
LA's Sothis are touring in support of their brand new album "De Oppresso Liber" (out now via Candlelight Records). For audio samples and more information on Sothis, please visit the band's official MySpace.
"Endless Wintour" dates
12/5 Bakersfield, CA - Jerry's Pizza
12/6 S. Lake Tahoe, NV - Whisky Dicks
12/7 Sacramento, CA - One The Y
12/8 Portland, OR - Satyricon
12/10 San Francisco, CA - Thee Parkside
12/11 San Marcos, CA - Jumping Turtle
12/12 Tempe, AZ - TBA
12/14 Hollywood, CA - Knitting Factory
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Abysmal Dawn are touring in support of their newly released Relapse debut "Programmed To Consume". The band has recently lensed the first video from the album, for title-track "Programmed To Consume". The video was shot in Los Angeles, CA with director Gary Smithson (Tomahawk, High On fire, Goatwhore) and is expected to make its world premiere imminently. Still photos taken during the video shoot can be viewed now in the 'photos' section of the band's MySpace
LA's Sothis are touring in support of their brand new album "De Oppresso Liber" (out now via Candlelight Records). For audio samples and more information on Sothis, please visit the band's official MySpace.
"Endless Wintour" dates
12/5 Bakersfield, CA - Jerry's Pizza
12/6 S. Lake Tahoe, NV - Whisky Dicks
12/7 Sacramento, CA - One The Y
12/8 Portland, OR - Satyricon
12/10 San Francisco, CA - Thee Parkside
12/11 San Marcos, CA - Jumping Turtle
12/12 Tempe, AZ - TBA
12/14 Hollywood, CA - Knitting Factory
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| Source: | abysmaldawn.com |
| Band profile: | Abysmal Dawn |
| Event: | Abysmal Dawn: Endless Wintour Tour |
Guns N' Roses - Chinese Democracy Album Details
The names of the 14 songs on "Chinese Democracy" have been revealed by the website BestBuy.com in their product catalog. Also a small image of the cover art of the ridiculously-long-awaited new Guns N' Roses album has been posted on the online catalog, have a look at it here.
The tracklist of "Chinese Democracy" appears to be as follows:
01. Chinese Democracy
02. Shackler's Revenge
03. Better
04. Street Of Dreams
05. If The World
06. There Was A Time
07. Catcher N' The Rye
08. Scraped
09. Riad N' The Bedouins
10. Sorry
11. I.R.S.
12. Madagascar
13. This I Love
14. Prostitute
According to a ChineseDemocracy.com update, it is true that the album is coming out on 23rd of November. An official announcement will be made "soon" directly from Axl. The artwork we've seen listed on bestbuy.com is the official CD cover. The tracklist is legit and this is the right order. The album will be released worldwide the same day but it might hit the stores in some areas the next day. "Street Of Dreams" is confirmed as "The Blues".
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The tracklist of "Chinese Democracy" appears to be as follows:
01. Chinese Democracy
02. Shackler's Revenge
03. Better
04. Street Of Dreams
05. If The World
06. There Was A Time
07. Catcher N' The Rye
08. Scraped
09. Riad N' The Bedouins
10. Sorry
11. I.R.S.
12. Madagascar
13. This I Love
14. Prostitute
According to a ChineseDemocracy.com update, it is true that the album is coming out on 23rd of November. An official announcement will be made "soon" directly from Axl. The artwork we've seen listed on bestbuy.com is the official CD cover. The tracklist is legit and this is the right order. The album will be released worldwide the same day but it might hit the stores in some areas the next day. "Street Of Dreams" is confirmed as "The Blues".
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| Source: | gunsnroses.us |
| Band profile: | Guns N' Roses |
Subliminal Crusher - New Album Details
Subliminal Crusher have issued the following update:
"The new record from Subliminal Crusher called "Endvolution" will be released on November 20th through Punishment 18 Records. The album, produced by Subliminal Crusher themselves, has been recorded and mixed by HwK at HwK Industries in Spoleto (PG, Italy), except for the drum tracks, recorded at Lightless Studios (TR, Italy) by former guitarist Elvys Damiano. The record has been mastered by Göran Finnberg (In Flames, Opeth, Dimmu Borgir...) at his own studio 'The Mastering Room AB' in Göteborg (Sweden).
Tracklist will be as follows:
01. Preface
02. Just All I Want
03. Bored
04. Later
05. The Visionaire Pt.1: Desert Chains/Liberation
06. The Promise
07. Life Arises
08. Wellness Perfection
09. Endvolution
10. The Visionaire Pt.2: The Darkest Vision
"Endvolution" features a very special guest guitar solo by Christofer Malmström (Darkane, Non-Human Level, Agretator) in the song "The Visionaire Pt.1".
A plus is represented by the double artwork. The official one, entitled "Evolution" and created by HwK, develops through the whole booklet to join up with the second artwork, entitled "Monkey" and created by Spoon Graphics, namely Patrick "Pat Splat" Sporrong (F.K.U.).
The album will be available at the merch stands on the Darkane and Subliminal Crusher Italian tour shows that will start in Rome next November 20."
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"The new record from Subliminal Crusher called "Endvolution" will be released on November 20th through Punishment 18 Records. The album, produced by Subliminal Crusher themselves, has been recorded and mixed by HwK at HwK Industries in Spoleto (PG, Italy), except for the drum tracks, recorded at Lightless Studios (TR, Italy) by former guitarist Elvys Damiano. The record has been mastered by Göran Finnberg (In Flames, Opeth, Dimmu Borgir...) at his own studio 'The Mastering Room AB' in Göteborg (Sweden).
Tracklist will be as follows:
01. Preface
02. Just All I Want
03. Bored
04. Later
05. The Visionaire Pt.1: Desert Chains/Liberation
06. The Promise
07. Life Arises
08. Wellness Perfection
09. Endvolution
10. The Visionaire Pt.2: The Darkest Vision
"Endvolution" features a very special guest guitar solo by Christofer Malmström (Darkane, Non-Human Level, Agretator) in the song "The Visionaire Pt.1".
A plus is represented by the double artwork. The official one, entitled "Evolution" and created by HwK, develops through the whole booklet to join up with the second artwork, entitled "Monkey" and created by Spoon Graphics, namely Patrick "Pat Splat" Sporrong (F.K.U.).
The album will be available at the merch stands on the Darkane and Subliminal Crusher Italian tour shows that will start in Rome next November 20."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Subliminal Crusher |
The Gates Of Slumber - Conquest Of Poverty Tour Dates
The Gates Of Slumber will be going on a month long U.S. tour in support of the epic "Conqueror" release (and following the success of their "Trapped In The Web" video, a video in which people are finally giving props to MTV for actually playing true metal for once) with comrades Demiricous on what is being dubbed as the Conquest Of Poverty Tour. The tour flyer can be found here. Sponsored by Metal Maniacs, the trio will be hitting up pretty much the major markets within the U.S. on this pillage in the name of Crom through the mire of a crippled economy. So support true metal. The routing goes as follows:
11/9/08 Denver, CO @ Funhouse
11/10/08 Boise, ID @ The Gusto Bar w/ Cast Into Eternity (ex-Arsis)
11/11/08 Portland, OR @ Satyricon
11/12/08 Seattle WA @ Studio Seven
11/14/08 Oakland, CA @ The Metro w/ The Faceless, Decrepit Birth
11/15/08 Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry's Pizza
11/16/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Black Castle
11/17/08 Tempe, AZ @ Big Fish Pub
11/18/08 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
11/19/08 Abilene, TX @ Midnight Rodeo
11/20/08 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit w/ Anal Cunt
11/21/08 Austin, TX @ Red 7 w/ Anal Cunt
11/22/08 Dallas, TX @ Reno's Chop Shop w/ Anal Cunt
11/23 Corpus Christi, TX @ The Compound w/ Anal Cunt, Dr Acula, Dance Club Massacre
11/24/08 New Orleans, LA @ Dragon's Den
11/25/08 Tallahassee, FL @ The Engine Room
11/26/08 Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug
11/28/08 Gainesville, FL @ The Atlantic
11/29/08 Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
11/30/08 Baltimore, MD @ Talking Head w/ Fierce Allegiance, Strong Intention
12/1/08 New York, NY @ Lit Lounge - "Precious Metal Mondays" w/Krallice
12/2/08 Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar
12/3/08 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop w/ Midnight, Argus
12/4/08 Columbus, OH @ Ravari Room
12/5/08 Chicago, IL @ The Metal Shaker
12/6/08 Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theater
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11/9/08 Denver, CO @ Funhouse
11/10/08 Boise, ID @ The Gusto Bar w/ Cast Into Eternity (ex-Arsis)
11/11/08 Portland, OR @ Satyricon
11/12/08 Seattle WA @ Studio Seven
11/14/08 Oakland, CA @ The Metro w/ The Faceless, Decrepit Birth
11/15/08 Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry's Pizza
11/16/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Black Castle
11/17/08 Tempe, AZ @ Big Fish Pub
11/18/08 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
11/19/08 Abilene, TX @ Midnight Rodeo
11/20/08 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit w/ Anal Cunt
11/21/08 Austin, TX @ Red 7 w/ Anal Cunt
11/22/08 Dallas, TX @ Reno's Chop Shop w/ Anal Cunt
11/23 Corpus Christi, TX @ The Compound w/ Anal Cunt, Dr Acula, Dance Club Massacre
11/24/08 New Orleans, LA @ Dragon's Den
11/25/08 Tallahassee, FL @ The Engine Room
11/26/08 Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug
11/28/08 Gainesville, FL @ The Atlantic
11/29/08 Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
11/30/08 Baltimore, MD @ Talking Head w/ Fierce Allegiance, Strong Intention
12/1/08 New York, NY @ Lit Lounge - "Precious Metal Mondays" w/Krallice
12/2/08 Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar
12/3/08 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop w/ Midnight, Argus
12/4/08 Columbus, OH @ Ravari Room
12/5/08 Chicago, IL @ The Metal Shaker
12/6/08 Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theater
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| Source: | profoundlorerecords.com |
| Band profile: | The Gates Of Slumber |
| Event: | The Gates Of Slumber: Conquest Of Poverty Tour |
Manowar - Magic Circle Festival Volume II DVD
Official press release:
July 9-12, 2008 - In celebration of the 20th anniversary of their legendary album, "Kings Of Metal" Manowar had attendance of over 35,000 metal warriors during the greatest 4 days of heavy metal mayhem ever.
On November 27, 2008, you can experience the excitement and exhilaration of every fan in attendance as Magic Circle Music brings you the "Magic Circle Festival Volume 2 DVD" cover]. Featuring 2 discs packed with never-before-seen footage of songs from the first six Manowar albums - including some songs that have never been performed or presented on CD or DVD before - this DVD set is truly a historic package. This is the first opportunity to get songs like "Blow Your Speakers", "Death Tone", "Pleasure Slave", "Violence and Bloodshed" and "Kingdom Come" on DVD. This DVD also includes the first-ever live performance of Manowar's epic "The Crown and the Ring".
The "Magic Circle Festival Volume 2 DVD" also includes exclusive footage of Manowar's record-breaking sound check, an exclusive backstage tour with Joey DeMaio, footage from the festival's battle of the bands, fan interviews and footage from the festival performances by HolyHell, MetalForce, Jack Starr's Burning Star, Titanium Black, K.O.B.U.S. and more. In addition to festival footage, the DVD will also include exclusive rare and never before seen video footage from Manowar's personal archive detailing the band's early days, including early tour footage, recording sessions, interviews, stories and "making-of" footage surrounding each of the legendary first six Manowar albums.
The DVD set will also include exclusive footage of Manowar's unprecedented record-breaking 5-hour and 10 minute show in Kavarna, Bulgaria, a documentary of the Bulgaria performance and Manowar performing the Bulgarian national anthem - "Mila Rodino" - with full orchestra and choir.
The DVD set was mixed by Grammy nominee Rich Breen in full 5.1 surround sound and will be available in a special-edition package. The special limited-edition package is available for pre-order at "The Kingdom of Steel" online store and comes complete with a unique steel book case and a 32-page booklet. An even more limited autographed edition of 100 serial-numbered copies is also available and can be personalized to each fan by Manowar themselves.
For more information, please visit http://www.manowar.com and http://www.magiccirclemusic.com.
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July 9-12, 2008 - In celebration of the 20th anniversary of their legendary album, "Kings Of Metal" Manowar had attendance of over 35,000 metal warriors during the greatest 4 days of heavy metal mayhem ever.
On November 27, 2008, you can experience the excitement and exhilaration of every fan in attendance as Magic Circle Music brings you the "Magic Circle Festival Volume 2 DVD" cover]. Featuring 2 discs packed with never-before-seen footage of songs from the first six Manowar albums - including some songs that have never been performed or presented on CD or DVD before - this DVD set is truly a historic package. This is the first opportunity to get songs like "Blow Your Speakers", "Death Tone", "Pleasure Slave", "Violence and Bloodshed" and "Kingdom Come" on DVD. This DVD also includes the first-ever live performance of Manowar's epic "The Crown and the Ring".
The "Magic Circle Festival Volume 2 DVD" also includes exclusive footage of Manowar's record-breaking sound check, an exclusive backstage tour with Joey DeMaio, footage from the festival's battle of the bands, fan interviews and footage from the festival performances by HolyHell, MetalForce, Jack Starr's Burning Star, Titanium Black, K.O.B.U.S. and more. In addition to festival footage, the DVD will also include exclusive rare and never before seen video footage from Manowar's personal archive detailing the band's early days, including early tour footage, recording sessions, interviews, stories and "making-of" footage surrounding each of the legendary first six Manowar albums.
The DVD set will also include exclusive footage of Manowar's unprecedented record-breaking 5-hour and 10 minute show in Kavarna, Bulgaria, a documentary of the Bulgaria performance and Manowar performing the Bulgarian national anthem - "Mila Rodino" - with full orchestra and choir.
The DVD set was mixed by Grammy nominee Rich Breen in full 5.1 surround sound and will be available in a special-edition package. The special limited-edition package is available for pre-order at "The Kingdom of Steel" online store and comes complete with a unique steel book case and a 32-page booklet. An even more limited autographed edition of 100 serial-numbered copies is also available and can be personalized to each fan by Manowar themselves.
For more information, please visit http://www.manowar.com and http://www.magiccirclemusic.com.
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| Source: | magiccirclefestival.com |
| Band profile: | Manowar |
Killswitch Engage - New Music Video Online
Killswitch Engage have a new video online. According to Roadrunner Records, apparently, this video's got it all. If it's metal, it's in there. Mosh pits, beer chugging, ridiculous backstage antics, and of course, the insanely amazing performing skills of Killswitch Engage. Go here to check out their new video for "This Is Absolution". The song comes from the band's latest album "As Daylight Dies", which was already released 2 years ago.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Killswitch Engage |
Decapitated - Singer Recovering
Original news, posted on 23.02.2008
Decapitated has issued a brief statement on the band's MySpace, including an update on singer Adrian "Covan" Kowanek, who continues to recover from the October 2007 vehicle accident that claimed the life of Decapitated drummer Vitek Kieltyka:
"For the people who are sending messages and friend requests... Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to each and every person due to the overwhelming response followed by the tragic events of last October. The friends and families of Covan and Vitek will do their best in keeping you up to date with news on Decapitated and everything pertaining to the Vitek and Covan Charity Fund. The auction and tribute shirts have been temporarily delayed - but they are still in the works and should be up and running in the near future.
We are also waiting on a statement from Covan's family about his current condition. As far as we know, he is stable and on his way to a full recovery. We have high hopes for the future.
Thanks again to everyone for your amazing show of support. It really means the world to us. Please check back for updates."
UPDATE
The family of Adrian "Covan" Kowanek posted the following short update on the singer's condition:
"Adrian is during a long and hard recovery but his state is getting a little and slowly better. Adrian's family would like to thank fans and all the people for their support, donations, patience and faith."
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Decapitated has issued a brief statement on the band's MySpace, including an update on singer Adrian "Covan" Kowanek, who continues to recover from the October 2007 vehicle accident that claimed the life of Decapitated drummer Vitek Kieltyka:
"For the people who are sending messages and friend requests... Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to each and every person due to the overwhelming response followed by the tragic events of last October. The friends and families of Covan and Vitek will do their best in keeping you up to date with news on Decapitated and everything pertaining to the Vitek and Covan Charity Fund. The auction and tribute shirts have been temporarily delayed - but they are still in the works and should be up and running in the near future.
We are also waiting on a statement from Covan's family about his current condition. As far as we know, he is stable and on his way to a full recovery. We have high hopes for the future.
Thanks again to everyone for your amazing show of support. It really means the world to us. Please check back for updates."
UPDATE
The family of Adrian "Covan" Kowanek posted the following short update on the singer's condition:
"Adrian is during a long and hard recovery but his state is getting a little and slowly better. Adrian's family would like to thank fans and all the people for their support, donations, patience and faith."
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Decapitated |
Obscura - New Album Title And Guest Appearances Revealed
Obscura New Album Title And Guest Appearances Revealed
German death metallers Obscura have set "Cosmogenesis" as the title of its upcoming album. The group recently signed with Relapse Records and has completed the recordings for its second full-length album, to be released in early 2009. "Cosmogenesis" features guest appearances from Ron Jarzombek (Watchtower, Spastic INK, Blotted Science) and Tymon Kruidenier (Cynic, Exivious). "This new album sounds very intense and brutal", the band says in a statement. Obscura will headline the Munich Deathfest on November 8 and is preparing for more touring in the New Year.
Obscura was founded in 2002 by guitarist/vocalist Steffen Kummerer. After several lineup changes mastermind Kummerer got backed up by a new team of virtuoso musicians. Late 2007 Obscura announced drummer Hannes Grossmann (ex-Necrophagist) and fretless bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling (ex-Pestilence) as new permanent members. Early 2008 the new lineup was completed by Christian Muenzner (ex-Necrophagist) as permanent guitarist.
For more information visit http://www.myspace.com/realmofobscura or http://www.jeroenthesseling.com
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German death metallers Obscura have set "Cosmogenesis" as the title of its upcoming album. The group recently signed with Relapse Records and has completed the recordings for its second full-length album, to be released in early 2009. "Cosmogenesis" features guest appearances from Ron Jarzombek (Watchtower, Spastic INK, Blotted Science) and Tymon Kruidenier (Cynic, Exivious). "This new album sounds very intense and brutal", the band says in a statement. Obscura will headline the Munich Deathfest on November 8 and is preparing for more touring in the New Year.
Obscura was founded in 2002 by guitarist/vocalist Steffen Kummerer. After several lineup changes mastermind Kummerer got backed up by a new team of virtuoso musicians. Late 2007 Obscura announced drummer Hannes Grossmann (ex-Necrophagist) and fretless bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling (ex-Pestilence) as new permanent members. Early 2008 the new lineup was completed by Christian Muenzner (ex-Necrophagist) as permanent guitarist.
For more information visit http://www.myspace.com/realmofobscura or http://www.jeroenthesseling.com
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| Source: | jeroenthesseling.com |
| Band profile: | Obscura |
Battlelore - Vocalist To Sit Out Tour
Battlelore's vocalist Tomi Mykkänen has posted the following statement:
"To my great regret I need to tell you that I am not able to be part of the Finnish Fire tour this autumn due to family reasons. I will take my personal leave from performing with BLore as of today so I will miss also the three Finnish gigs (Juva, Oulu and Kuopio). The reason why I'm missing the Finnish gigs as well is quite easy; we need to have the replacement vocalist trained for the tour and what is better place to train than gigs? Replacement vocalist? Yeah, there is one and he's Harri (Witch King) from Avathar. Who would be a better replacement than other fellow Tolkien freak?!
Harri is an excellent growler with a deep, strong voice, and a great attitude for live shows. He also sings clean vocals, so he is the perfect session front man! The band will sound just as great as always! Hopefully you'll all make him feel welcomed. Maybe buy him a beer or two?
I will be back in fold for the gig on January 1st 2009. More info on that later.
I feel very bummed for missing the gigs and new countries and lots of new (and old!) fans but sometimes in life happens things that are even more important than touring, drinking and rocking. The things like that are very rare though? Hahah!"
"To my great regret I need to tell you that I am not able to be part of the Finnish Fire tour this autumn due to family reasons. I will take my personal leave from performing with BLore as of today so I will miss also the three Finnish gigs (Juva, Oulu and Kuopio). The reason why I'm missing the Finnish gigs as well is quite easy; we need to have the replacement vocalist trained for the tour and what is better place to train than gigs? Replacement vocalist? Yeah, there is one and he's Harri (Witch King) from Avathar. Who would be a better replacement than other fellow Tolkien freak?!
Harri is an excellent growler with a deep, strong voice, and a great attitude for live shows. He also sings clean vocals, so he is the perfect session front man! The band will sound just as great as always! Hopefully you'll all make him feel welcomed. Maybe buy him a beer or two?
I will be back in fold for the gig on January 1st 2009. More info on that later.
I feel very bummed for missing the gigs and new countries and lots of new (and old!) fans but sometimes in life happens things that are even more important than touring, drinking and rocking. The things like that are very rare though? Hahah!"
| Source: | battlelore.net |
| Band profile: | Battlelore |