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Grave Digger - Russian Tour Dates, New Video Online
The following news was posted at Grave Digger official website:
"Dear Fans, we will tour Russia next month again ... three shows in a row for the Russian fans. We are very excited about that cause the Russian fans are very special and enthusiastic."
Here are the dates :
2008-10-19 Russia - Moscow - Plan B
2008-10-20 Russia - Kaliningrad - DK Rybakov
2008-10-21 Russia - St. Petersburg - Orlandina
"The "Hangman" mix is finished and we are very happy with the result. I think is one of the hardest record we ever did. Today the "video single track - Pray" will be online at the youtube.com page from Napalm Records. Here´s the link. But don't get irritated, this is the extended single version . The album is a "bit" harder then the single. The tracklist will be released in the next days."
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"Dear Fans, we will tour Russia next month again ... three shows in a row for the Russian fans. We are very excited about that cause the Russian fans are very special and enthusiastic."
Here are the dates :
2008-10-19 Russia - Moscow - Plan B
2008-10-20 Russia - Kaliningrad - DK Rybakov
2008-10-21 Russia - St. Petersburg - Orlandina
"The "Hangman" mix is finished and we are very happy with the result. I think is one of the hardest record we ever did. Today the "video single track - Pray" will be online at the youtube.com page from Napalm Records. Here´s the link. But don't get irritated, this is the extended single version . The album is a "bit" harder then the single. The tracklist will be released in the next days."
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| Source: | grave-digger-clan.com |
| Band profile: | Grave Digger |
| Event: | Grave Digger: Russian Tour |
Steel Attack - New Video Posted Online
"Crawl" is the new video from Swedish metallers Steel Attack, and can be viewed at this location. The track comes off the group's lastest album, "Carpe DiEnd", which was released on February 22, 2008 via Massacre Records. The album was recorded at King Diamond guitarist Andy La Rocque's Sonic Train studio and it was mixed at Solnasound by Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond).
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| Source: | steelattack.com |
| Band profile: | Steel Attack |
Nile - To Play South Africa For The First Time
World Management would like to announce that after completion of the current tour of Europe (with Grave, Belphegor and Omnium Gatherum), Nile is Heading to South Africa for the first time. This is a very special event and Nile are very excited to go to yet another location and play for their fans. The ongoing World tour in support of their new album "Ithyphallic" has now reached another continent.
The dates are as follows:
Oct. 22 - Cape Town, South Africa - The Claremont Civic Centre
Oct. 24 - Durban City, South Africa - Burn Nightclub
Oct. 25 - Johannesburg, South Africa - Bassline
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The dates are as follows:
Oct. 22 - Cape Town, South Africa - The Claremont Civic Centre
Oct. 24 - Durban City, South Africa - Burn Nightclub
Oct. 25 - Johannesburg, South Africa - Bassline
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Nile |
| Event: | Nile: South African Tour [CANCELED] |
Sirenia - Complete Work On New Album
Sirenia have issued the following short update:
"The new album is now completed, we just received the finished mastered product from Antfarm Studios. And we have to admit we are mighty proud of the result. Expect a release in February next year, we will keep you updated on the release-dates etc. Next thing coming up now is photosessions with photographer Emile M. E. Ashley, while the cover artwork will be done by Jan Yrlund. Stay tuned!"
"The new album is now completed, we just received the finished mastered product from Antfarm Studios. And we have to admit we are mighty proud of the result. Expect a release in February next year, we will keep you updated on the release-dates etc. Next thing coming up now is photosessions with photographer Emile M. E. Ashley, while the cover artwork will be done by Jan Yrlund. Stay tuned!"
| Source: | mortenveland.com |
| Band profile: | Sirenia |
Sieges Even - Call It Quits
As posted on the official website, with regret we have to announce the following official statement from the band:
"Sieges Even are disbanded. Due to internal differences the band decided to split up. Thanks to everybody who helped the band over the years.
Arno and Markus will pursue their new band Subsignal. Alex and Oliver will also attend to their new projects Link] and Link]
Sieges Even, September 2008"
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"Sieges Even are disbanded. Due to internal differences the band decided to split up. Thanks to everybody who helped the band over the years.
Arno and Markus will pursue their new band Subsignal. Alex and Oliver will also attend to their new projects Link] and Link]
Sieges Even, September 2008"
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| Source: | siegeseven.com |
| Band profile: | Sieges Even |
Poisonblack - Finnish Tour Dates Announced
Finnish band Poisonblack has announced some new Finnish tour dates. The tour in their home country follows its European tour with Dark Tranquillity and Fear My Thoughts.
Here are the following dates of the tour:
Nov. 19 - Henry's Pub, Kuopio
Nov. 21 - Umpitunneli, Tornio
Nov. 22 - Tivoli, Rovaniemi
Nov. 26 - Lutakko, Jyväskylä
Nov. 27 - Klubi, Tampere
Nov. 28 - Rytmikorjaamo, Seinäjoki
Nov. 29 - Virgin Oil, Helsinki
Dec. 05 - Teatria, Oulu
Dec. 17 - Klubi, Turku
Dec. 18 - Kino, Pori
Dec. 20 - Kellari, Joensuu
Here are the following dates of the tour:
Nov. 19 - Henry's Pub, Kuopio
Nov. 21 - Umpitunneli, Tornio
Nov. 22 - Tivoli, Rovaniemi
Nov. 26 - Lutakko, Jyväskylä
Nov. 27 - Klubi, Tampere
Nov. 28 - Rytmikorjaamo, Seinäjoki
Nov. 29 - Virgin Oil, Helsinki
Dec. 05 - Teatria, Oulu
Dec. 17 - Klubi, Turku
Dec. 18 - Kino, Pori
Dec. 20 - Kellari, Joensuu
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Poisonblack |
| Event: | Poisonblack: Finnish Tour |
Zonaria - New Album Details, Cover Artwork & Song Online
The band announced the following post :
The new generation of Swedish metal rises! With influences ranging from Hypocrisy over Dimmu Borgir to Arch Enemy, Zonaria have forged a misanthropic mix of brutal riffs, melodic harmonies, maniacal drumming and ominous synth lines that is sure to please metal heads worldwide. Their stunning sophomore effort and Century Media debut "The Cancer Empire" will be released on the following dates:
Germany / Austria / Switzerland / Benelux / Italy: Friday, October 24, 2008.
UK / France/ Greece / Greece / Norway / Rest Of Europe: Monday, October 27, 2008.
Spain / Portugal: Tuesday, October 28, 2008.
Sweden / Finland / Hungary: Wednesday, October 29, 2008.
Simon Berglund (vocals/guitar) explains the meaning of the album title as follows:
"The Cancer Empire refers to a nation that infects the world around it by spreading lies and deceit in order to dominate. For us it has a realistic reflection on the world today."
The cover artwork by Par Olofsson (Winds Of Plague, Deeds Of Flesh, Psycroptic) was also based upon this concept and you can now view it in higher resolution here .
The track-listing of "The Cancer Empire" reads as follows:
1. Slaughter Is Passion (4:13)
2. Praise The Eradication (4:04)
3. Crowning King Cancer (5:44)
4. Contra Mundum (4:35)
5. Termination Process (3:31)
6. At War With The Inferior (3:21)
7. From The Abysmal Womb (5:25)
8. Damnation Dressed In Flesh (3:59)
9. Humanity Vs Sanity (4:14)
10. The Icon And The Faceless (5:54)
Total running time: 45:13
"The Cancer Empire" was produced by Fredrik Nordström (Dimmu Borgir, In Flames, At The Gates) at Studio Fredman and mastered by Peter In De Betou at Tailor Maid, as a first appetizer you can now listen to the track "Praise The Eradication" at the band's newly re-designed MySpace page .
Guitarist Emil Nyström is confident, that the band will gather new hordes of fans with "The Cancer Empire", he states:
"There is no one that can take the feeling away from us that we've done another great album. More dynamics and more varied than ever - we can't wait to play the new songs on the road really soon!"
To do exactly this, Zonaria join Polish death metal masters Vader on the North European leg of their 25th anniversary tour in October / November 2008, here are the exact dates:
Vader + Grave + Zonaria + Gilla Bruja
17.10.2008 LIT Vilnius @ Mulen Ruzas
18.10.2008 LAT Riga @ Melna Piektdiena
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The new generation of Swedish metal rises! With influences ranging from Hypocrisy over Dimmu Borgir to Arch Enemy, Zonaria have forged a misanthropic mix of brutal riffs, melodic harmonies, maniacal drumming and ominous synth lines that is sure to please metal heads worldwide. Their stunning sophomore effort and Century Media debut "The Cancer Empire" will be released on the following dates:
Germany / Austria / Switzerland / Benelux / Italy: Friday, October 24, 2008.
UK / France/ Greece / Greece / Norway / Rest Of Europe: Monday, October 27, 2008.
Spain / Portugal: Tuesday, October 28, 2008.
Sweden / Finland / Hungary: Wednesday, October 29, 2008.
Simon Berglund (vocals/guitar) explains the meaning of the album title as follows:
"The Cancer Empire refers to a nation that infects the world around it by spreading lies and deceit in order to dominate. For us it has a realistic reflection on the world today."
The cover artwork by Par Olofsson (Winds Of Plague, Deeds Of Flesh, Psycroptic) was also based upon this concept and you can now view it in higher resolution here .
The track-listing of "The Cancer Empire" reads as follows:
1. Slaughter Is Passion (4:13)
2. Praise The Eradication (4:04)
3. Crowning King Cancer (5:44)
4. Contra Mundum (4:35)
5. Termination Process (3:31)
6. At War With The Inferior (3:21)
7. From The Abysmal Womb (5:25)
8. Damnation Dressed In Flesh (3:59)
9. Humanity Vs Sanity (4:14)
10. The Icon And The Faceless (5:54)
Total running time: 45:13
"The Cancer Empire" was produced by Fredrik Nordström (Dimmu Borgir, In Flames, At The Gates) at Studio Fredman and mastered by Peter In De Betou at Tailor Maid, as a first appetizer you can now listen to the track "Praise The Eradication" at the band's newly re-designed MySpace page .
Guitarist Emil Nyström is confident, that the band will gather new hordes of fans with "The Cancer Empire", he states:
"There is no one that can take the feeling away from us that we've done another great album. More dynamics and more varied than ever - we can't wait to play the new songs on the road really soon!"
To do exactly this, Zonaria join Polish death metal masters Vader on the North European leg of their 25th anniversary tour in October / November 2008, here are the exact dates:
Vader + Grave + Zonaria + Gilla Bruja
17.10.2008 LIT Vilnius @ Mulen Ruzas
18.10.2008 LAT Riga @ Melna Piektdiena
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Zonaria |
Soilwork - Guitarist Returns
Soilwork has announced that their former guitarist, Peter Wichers will be returning to the band. A statement from the group reads as follows:
"The past two years have been great although sometimes a bit turbulent. We made another killer album and did several amazing tours around the world; and today it is with sheer joy and excitement that we announce the return of Peter Wichers as a guitarist in Soilwork. He's been missed both as a bandmate and as a songwriter.
We know that we can come back even stronger, and it definitely gives us a feeling of inspiration and completion to have Peter, one of the founders of Soilwork, come back to the fold. We feel that we can look into the future with greater confidence and musical creativity. Having Peter back will complete the circle and the final line up of the band.
This also marks Daniel Antonsson's departure from Soilwork as Peter's replacement since 2006. We are really grateful for Daniel's excellent work and he will be missed. However, to us it's ideal for Peter to fulfill his former duties as a songwriter and guitarist. Going separate ways with Daniel is not an easy decision for us to make, but it's the right one. We wish Daniel the best of luck in the future and many great things with his other band Dimension Zero! Rock on Daniel!!!
As we previously announced, Dirk's bandmate in Scarve, Sylvain Coudret, has been doing session work for us throughout the Summer festivals and shredding on second guitar. Therefore we're taking this opportunity to confirm Sylvain as a permanent guitar player for Soilwork. Since we're big fans of Scarve, we know Sylvain will make a great addition to the songwriting process for the next Soilwork album."
Peter Wichers has also posted a message online:
"Let me first of all say that I'm incredibly grateful for all the amazing feedback and support that I've received since my departure from Soilwork almost three years ago.
When I left Soilwork, I was at a place in my life where I felt burnt out on touring and I needed to get my life into a more stable situation. I needed to do something other than Soilwork, perhaps explore more diverse styles of songwriting and musical journeys. Therefore, over the past few years, I've been very focused on production, songwriting and family, and have had the privilege to work with some amazing artists on some really cool and rewarding projects.
During my time away from the band, my good friend Bjorn 'Speed' and I had always kept in touch and maintained a great friendship. We recently spoke about working on a possible musical collaboration, and that's when we started toying with the idea of me perhaps returning to Soilwork.
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"The past two years have been great although sometimes a bit turbulent. We made another killer album and did several amazing tours around the world; and today it is with sheer joy and excitement that we announce the return of Peter Wichers as a guitarist in Soilwork. He's been missed both as a bandmate and as a songwriter.
We know that we can come back even stronger, and it definitely gives us a feeling of inspiration and completion to have Peter, one of the founders of Soilwork, come back to the fold. We feel that we can look into the future with greater confidence and musical creativity. Having Peter back will complete the circle and the final line up of the band.
This also marks Daniel Antonsson's departure from Soilwork as Peter's replacement since 2006. We are really grateful for Daniel's excellent work and he will be missed. However, to us it's ideal for Peter to fulfill his former duties as a songwriter and guitarist. Going separate ways with Daniel is not an easy decision for us to make, but it's the right one. We wish Daniel the best of luck in the future and many great things with his other band Dimension Zero! Rock on Daniel!!!
As we previously announced, Dirk's bandmate in Scarve, Sylvain Coudret, has been doing session work for us throughout the Summer festivals and shredding on second guitar. Therefore we're taking this opportunity to confirm Sylvain as a permanent guitar player for Soilwork. Since we're big fans of Scarve, we know Sylvain will make a great addition to the songwriting process for the next Soilwork album."
Peter Wichers has also posted a message online:
"Let me first of all say that I'm incredibly grateful for all the amazing feedback and support that I've received since my departure from Soilwork almost three years ago.
When I left Soilwork, I was at a place in my life where I felt burnt out on touring and I needed to get my life into a more stable situation. I needed to do something other than Soilwork, perhaps explore more diverse styles of songwriting and musical journeys. Therefore, over the past few years, I've been very focused on production, songwriting and family, and have had the privilege to work with some amazing artists on some really cool and rewarding projects.
During my time away from the band, my good friend Bjorn 'Speed' and I had always kept in touch and maintained a great friendship. We recently spoke about working on a possible musical collaboration, and that's when we started toying with the idea of me perhaps returning to Soilwork.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Soilwork |
In Flames - To Do London Signing Session
In Flames will appear at Borders Charing Cross branch from 5pm on October the 1st 2008.
To celebrate Magazine Week 2008 (29 September - 5 October) In Flames and Terrorizer Magazine are joining forces with an exclusive signing session at Borders on Charing Cross Road in London, England on October 1st, right before the bands performance at London's Astoria's Theatre. The time for the signing session is 5-5:45pm
Terrorizer magazine, which will be celebrating its fifteen anniversary in October, could not think a better way to celebrate than giving music fans a chance to meet one of extreme music's most exciting acts, In Flames.
"We are really looking forward to be back over to the UK and play live again. Hope to see all you London fans at the signing!" - In Flames
Attendees will be greeted on a first come, first served basis, only one item may be signed - no photos.
Borders, the UK magazine, book and music retailer, are offering a 'Buy One Get One Half Price' promotion on all magazines during Magazine Week.
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To celebrate Magazine Week 2008 (29 September - 5 October) In Flames and Terrorizer Magazine are joining forces with an exclusive signing session at Borders on Charing Cross Road in London, England on October 1st, right before the bands performance at London's Astoria's Theatre. The time for the signing session is 5-5:45pm
Terrorizer magazine, which will be celebrating its fifteen anniversary in October, could not think a better way to celebrate than giving music fans a chance to meet one of extreme music's most exciting acts, In Flames.
"We are really looking forward to be back over to the UK and play live again. Hope to see all you London fans at the signing!" - In Flames
Attendees will be greeted on a first come, first served basis, only one item may be signed - no photos.
Borders, the UK magazine, book and music retailer, are offering a 'Buy One Get One Half Price' promotion on all magazines during Magazine Week.
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| Band profile: | In Flames |
Resurrection - Split Ways With Bassist
Scott Patrick of Resurrection and Order Of Ennead has posted the following message online:
"As of today, due to many reasons, I have decided it is not in my interests to play for Resurrection any further. I will continue to dedicate 110% of my time to Order Of Ennead. See ya on the road soon."
Order Of The Unnead's debut album is scheduled for a November 11th release via Earache Records.
A statement from the band reads as follows: "We were shocked and very disappointed to open up Blabbermouth today and learn that Scott Patrick has, for his own reasons, decided to part ways with Resurrection. Scott was an amazing musician and a valuable contributor to the new Resurrection line-up and sound and recently released "Mistaken for Dead" album, and we were honored to be able to play music with him for as long as we did. We have many tour and festival opportunities coming our way, and it will be a challenge to find a suitable replacement. Whomever fills Scott's shoes, we hope that he is of the same caliber of musician and individual as was Scott. We respect Scott in his decisions and his career choices, and wish him all the best with Order of Ennead and any other musical endeavors he might pursue.
Look out for more Resurrection news, tour dates, and new merchandise very soon, and thank you as always for your support!"
"As of today, due to many reasons, I have decided it is not in my interests to play for Resurrection any further. I will continue to dedicate 110% of my time to Order Of Ennead. See ya on the road soon."
Order Of The Unnead's debut album is scheduled for a November 11th release via Earache Records.
A statement from the band reads as follows: "We were shocked and very disappointed to open up Blabbermouth today and learn that Scott Patrick has, for his own reasons, decided to part ways with Resurrection. Scott was an amazing musician and a valuable contributor to the new Resurrection line-up and sound and recently released "Mistaken for Dead" album, and we were honored to be able to play music with him for as long as we did. We have many tour and festival opportunities coming our way, and it will be a challenge to find a suitable replacement. Whomever fills Scott's shoes, we hope that he is of the same caliber of musician and individual as was Scott. We respect Scott in his decisions and his career choices, and wish him all the best with Order of Ennead and any other musical endeavors he might pursue.
Look out for more Resurrection news, tour dates, and new merchandise very soon, and thank you as always for your support!"
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Resurrection |
Demon Hunter - DVD Details Revealed
Seattle-based metallers Demon Hunter will release a new CD/DVD package, "45 Days", on November 25 through Solid State. The three-disc set will feature a 90-minute documentary about the band and footage of the group's June 26, 2008 concert at Rockettown in Nashville, Tennessee. The CD portion of the set will contain the audio of the Nashville show.
The track listing for the concert portion of the "45 Days" set is as follows:
01. Storm The Gates Of Hell
02. Lead Us Home
03. Ribcage
04. I Am You
05. Carry Me Down
06. Fading Away
07. Solider's Song
08. Follow The Wolves
09. Undying
10. Infected
11. Sixteen
12. Heartstrings
13. The Flame That Guides Us Home/Not I
14. Not Ready To Die
The track listing for the concert portion of the "45 Days" set is as follows:
01. Storm The Gates Of Hell
02. Lead Us Home
03. Ribcage
04. I Am You
05. Carry Me Down
06. Fading Away
07. Solider's Song
08. Follow The Wolves
09. Undying
10. Infected
11. Sixteen
12. Heartstrings
13. The Flame That Guides Us Home/Not I
14. Not Ready To Die
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Demon Hunter |
Circle II Circle - Replace Guitarist
Circle II Circle have posted the following update:
"It is with great pleasure that we can now announce that guitarist Bill Hudson (known from Power Quest, Cellador and The Supremacy a.o.) has joined Circle II Circle.
Circle II Circle commented: "We're sad about parting ways with Evan, but the addition of Bill into the band is gonna keep us going strong. We start our North American tour with Jon Oliva's Pain and Manticora September 20."
Bill Hudson had this to say about the situation: "I'm really stoked about being a part of Circle II Circle! I've been a fan of Zak since high school. We met last year when I played ProgPower USA and became great friends. Then, a few months later I met Mitch (Paul Michael Stewart) at the Nightmare Metal Festival in Florida and we, too, became friends right there. It's almost like this whole thing was meant to happen!" When asked about the upcoming tour with Manticora and JOP, he said, "It'll be great to see Zak Stevens and Jon Oliva on the same stage again, and I'm truly honored that I'll be a part of it!"
We hope that you, the fans, will welcome Bill with open arms, and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on our upcoming US-tour."
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"It is with great pleasure that we can now announce that guitarist Bill Hudson (known from Power Quest, Cellador and The Supremacy a.o.) has joined Circle II Circle.
Circle II Circle commented: "We're sad about parting ways with Evan, but the addition of Bill into the band is gonna keep us going strong. We start our North American tour with Jon Oliva's Pain and Manticora September 20."
Bill Hudson had this to say about the situation: "I'm really stoked about being a part of Circle II Circle! I've been a fan of Zak since high school. We met last year when I played ProgPower USA and became great friends. Then, a few months later I met Mitch (Paul Michael Stewart) at the Nightmare Metal Festival in Florida and we, too, became friends right there. It's almost like this whole thing was meant to happen!" When asked about the upcoming tour with Manticora and JOP, he said, "It'll be great to see Zak Stevens and Jon Oliva on the same stage again, and I'm truly honored that I'll be a part of it!"
We hope that you, the fans, will welcome Bill with open arms, and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on our upcoming US-tour."
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| Source: | digitaldomainstudios.com |
| Band profile: | Circle II Circle |
Scar Symmetry - New Video Posted Online
"Morphogenesis" is the new video from Swedish melodic death metallers Scar Symmetry. The video can be viewed at this location. The song comes off the group's latest album, "Holographic Universe", which was released on June 20th this year.
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Scar Symmetry |
Suidakra - New Album Update
Suidakra have issued the following update:
"Good news abounds in the SuidAkrA camp, so we'll drop the small talk and get to the facts! First item of business: the new album. We'll enter Gernhart Studios in November to record the new SuidAkrA album, "Crógacht" (Yes, that's the title; now try to pronounce it?)
We promised you a surprise about the new record, so here it is: we're happy to announce that our dear friend Kris Verwimp will not only be in charge of designing first-class album art, but is also arranging first-class lyrical concepts and song texts! We'll go into more details about the concept and artwork in the near future, but for now we can announce the song titles for "Crógacht":
Conlaoch
Isle Of Skye
Scáthach
Feats Of War
Shattering Swords
Ár Nasc Fola
Gilded Oars
Baile's Strand
As the titles suggest, you can expect a decent Irish influence on the new record, so fans of folk metal can rest easy. Fans of SuidAkrA's harder tunes must not fear; "Crógacht" will kick your asses as hard as usual, if not harder. The worldwide release is scheduled for March of next year through Wacken Records / SPV."
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"Good news abounds in the SuidAkrA camp, so we'll drop the small talk and get to the facts! First item of business: the new album. We'll enter Gernhart Studios in November to record the new SuidAkrA album, "Crógacht" (Yes, that's the title; now try to pronounce it?)
We promised you a surprise about the new record, so here it is: we're happy to announce that our dear friend Kris Verwimp will not only be in charge of designing first-class album art, but is also arranging first-class lyrical concepts and song texts! We'll go into more details about the concept and artwork in the near future, but for now we can announce the song titles for "Crógacht":
Conlaoch
Isle Of Skye
Scáthach
Feats Of War
Shattering Swords
Ár Nasc Fola
Gilded Oars
Baile's Strand
As the titles suggest, you can expect a decent Irish influence on the new record, so fans of folk metal can rest easy. Fans of SuidAkrA's harder tunes must not fear; "Crógacht" will kick your asses as hard as usual, if not harder. The worldwide release is scheduled for March of next year through Wacken Records / SPV."
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| Source: | suidakra.com |
| Band profile: | Suidakra |
Vader - New Touring Line Up
The following message has been posted by Massive Music Management:
"Good news from Vader's camp! We would like to confirm officially the band's lineup for the upcoming tours in October and January. It features Piotr "Peter" Wiwczarek (guitar, vocal), Reyash (bass), Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka (guitar) and Pawel Jaroszewicz (drums).
Last Sunday at Progresja Club, Warsaw we had a drummers audition. Earlier, actually just after the anniversary gig we had some talks with a few guitarists about possibilities of joining the band. And now we are ready to announce our new touring lineup. The new drummer is 22- year old Pawel Jaroszewicz from Lublin, who previously played in not so well known act Soul Snatcher, he also did some session drumming for Hell-Born and Crionics.
We must admit the level for this audition was much higher than a few years ago, when we were looking for Doc's successor. We received many submissions from all over the world, however we decided to focus on Polish drummers (due to lack of time, we have to prepare at least one -hour set for the upcoming shows, so we need a very good communication). Finally, we chose 3 drummers and checked their skills in such songs as "Dark Age", "Silent Empire", "Carnal" or "Sothis". Pawel "Paul" Jaroszewicz won the competition and he will appear with the band on the upcoming tours.
Guitar player, the one who will replace Mauser is Waclaw Kieltyka, known more as Vogg from Decapitated! You know this guy and what he achieved with his band very well. Having him in Vader - it's definitely a good thing. Try to imagine Vader live with Vogg on second guitar, it's definitely going to be an unstoppable war-machine! Both Paul and Vogg will play with Vader as session musicians. We still haven't decided who would join Vader as permament members. There are a variety of options available, both on drummer and guitarist vacancy. There's no hurry, we want to prepare everything very carefully. Time shall tell...
October tour will run through Scandinavia. Vader will appear on it together with Grave, Zonaria and Gilla Bruja. It starts on October 17th in Vilnius and runs to January 11th (Aarhus). January tour starts on January 9th and runs to January 22nd, during this trip (named Winterfest 2009) Vader will be sharing the stage with Deicide, Samael, Zonaria, Devian and Artisian.
In the meantime the band is also going to prepare stuff for the next studio album. The pre-production session is scheduled for December at Polish Hertz Studio. The recording session is planned for February/ March, mixes and mastering should take place in April/ May. We are going to entrust the production of this album to an extremely experienced and well known producer. We need a guy who would be able to give Vader a new splendor. After 25 years the machine should be well lubricated and polished hehe... Of course, good producers cost a lot of money and Vader is still an underground act, but we have some ideas... We're also looking for some new graphic designers, photographers and so on."
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"Good news from Vader's camp! We would like to confirm officially the band's lineup for the upcoming tours in October and January. It features Piotr "Peter" Wiwczarek (guitar, vocal), Reyash (bass), Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka (guitar) and Pawel Jaroszewicz (drums).
Last Sunday at Progresja Club, Warsaw we had a drummers audition. Earlier, actually just after the anniversary gig we had some talks with a few guitarists about possibilities of joining the band. And now we are ready to announce our new touring lineup. The new drummer is 22- year old Pawel Jaroszewicz from Lublin, who previously played in not so well known act Soul Snatcher, he also did some session drumming for Hell-Born and Crionics.
We must admit the level for this audition was much higher than a few years ago, when we were looking for Doc's successor. We received many submissions from all over the world, however we decided to focus on Polish drummers (due to lack of time, we have to prepare at least one -hour set for the upcoming shows, so we need a very good communication). Finally, we chose 3 drummers and checked their skills in such songs as "Dark Age", "Silent Empire", "Carnal" or "Sothis". Pawel "Paul" Jaroszewicz won the competition and he will appear with the band on the upcoming tours.
Guitar player, the one who will replace Mauser is Waclaw Kieltyka, known more as Vogg from Decapitated! You know this guy and what he achieved with his band very well. Having him in Vader - it's definitely a good thing. Try to imagine Vader live with Vogg on second guitar, it's definitely going to be an unstoppable war-machine! Both Paul and Vogg will play with Vader as session musicians. We still haven't decided who would join Vader as permament members. There are a variety of options available, both on drummer and guitarist vacancy. There's no hurry, we want to prepare everything very carefully. Time shall tell...
October tour will run through Scandinavia. Vader will appear on it together with Grave, Zonaria and Gilla Bruja. It starts on October 17th in Vilnius and runs to January 11th (Aarhus). January tour starts on January 9th and runs to January 22nd, during this trip (named Winterfest 2009) Vader will be sharing the stage with Deicide, Samael, Zonaria, Devian and Artisian.
In the meantime the band is also going to prepare stuff for the next studio album. The pre-production session is scheduled for December at Polish Hertz Studio. The recording session is planned for February/ March, mixes and mastering should take place in April/ May. We are going to entrust the production of this album to an extremely experienced and well known producer. We need a guy who would be able to give Vader a new splendor. After 25 years the machine should be well lubricated and polished hehe... Of course, good producers cost a lot of money and Vader is still an underground act, but we have some ideas... We're also looking for some new graphic designers, photographers and so on."
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