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Eluveitie - Two Members Quit The Band
Posted on Eluveitie's official website:
"After a long time playing together with us, Sevan (flute, whistles, bagpipes) and Rafi (bass) decided to leave Eluveitie. Both of them came to this desicion due to personal reasons. Both, Sevan and Rafi, were longtime members. Sevan was with Eluveitie from the very beginning on. So their step was kind of a shock for us. Yet we also understand and accept their desicion. We won't forget the years we spent together and we wish Sevan and Rafi all the very best on their future musical as well as personal ways! "Thank you both for your dedication and for the time we spent together the last four years! Take care & horns raised!!!
Sevan and Rafi will still play with us the next couple of shows! But of course we're now looking for worthy replacements - a bass player and a multi-instrumentalist well playing bagpipes (Gaita and similar), tin and low whistles and eventually Irish flute. If you're interested in playing in Eluveitie, then click here!"
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"After a long time playing together with us, Sevan (flute, whistles, bagpipes) and Rafi (bass) decided to leave Eluveitie. Both of them came to this desicion due to personal reasons. Both, Sevan and Rafi, were longtime members. Sevan was with Eluveitie from the very beginning on. So their step was kind of a shock for us. Yet we also understand and accept their desicion. We won't forget the years we spent together and we wish Sevan and Rafi all the very best on their future musical as well as personal ways! "Thank you both for your dedication and for the time we spent together the last four years! Take care & horns raised!!!
Sevan and Rafi will still play with us the next couple of shows! But of course we're now looking for worthy replacements - a bass player and a multi-instrumentalist well playing bagpipes (Gaita and similar), tin and low whistles and eventually Irish flute. If you're interested in playing in Eluveitie, then click here!"
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| Source: | eluveitie.ch |
| Band profile: | Eluveitie |
Castle Festival - Festival Cancelled
The 2008 edition of the Castle Festival, set to take place from July 1st - 5th in Smederevo Fortress, Serbia has reportedly been cancelled.
According to a posting on Helloween's website, who were headlining day 5, "the Castle Festival in Smederevo/Serbia has to be cancelled from the side of the local promoter because of the political situation and local incidents in the country."
An official statement on the Castle Festival website is expected soon.
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According to a posting on Helloween's website, who were headlining day 5, "the Castle Festival in Smederevo/Serbia has to be cancelled from the side of the local promoter because of the political situation and local incidents in the country."
An official statement on the Castle Festival website is expected soon.
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| Source: | helloween.org |
| Event: | Castle Festival - CANCELLED! |
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter - Two New Songs Online
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter have posted two new tracks, entitled "Es Wird Schlimmer" and "Der Weg", from the upcoming album "Licht" on the group's MySpace page.
The band will release an exclusive EP "Der Weg", via iTunes on June 27. "Der Weg" will feature four songs, two of which will only be available on this EP. The new album "Licht" is scheduled for a August 29 release through Nuclear Blast Records.
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The band will release an exclusive EP "Der Weg", via iTunes on June 27. "Der Weg" will feature four songs, two of which will only be available on this EP. The new album "Licht" is scheduled for a August 29 release through Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Die Apokalyptischen Reiter |
DragonForce - New Album In August
DragonForce will release their new album "Ultra Beatdown", on August 25 via Roadrunner Records. It will feature the following tracklist:
01. Heroes Of Our Time
02. The Fire Still Burns
03. Reasons To Live
04. Scars Of Yesterday
05. Heartbreak Armageddon
06. The Last Journey Home
07. Inside The Winter Storm
08. The Warrior Inside
01. Heroes Of Our Time
02. The Fire Still Burns
03. Reasons To Live
04. Scars Of Yesterday
05. Heartbreak Armageddon
06. The Last Journey Home
07. Inside The Winter Storm
08. The Warrior Inside
| Source: | dragonforce.com |
| Band profile: | DragonForce |
Theocracy - Signs To Ulterium Records
Theocracy have posted the following update:
"Theocracy is happy to announce that they have signed with Sweden's Ulterium Records for the release of their sophomore album, Mirror of Souls.
"We're very excited to finally get this album out," says band founder Matt Smith. "Ulterium really understands what we're about, and they believe in this record. We're really looking forward to working together."
Ulterium Records owner Emil Westerdahl shares that excitement, saying, "I've been a fan of Theocracy since the release of their debut album, and I'm thrilled about this opportunity to work together with them on "Mirror Of Souls". This album will surely be received very well by both critics and fans, and exciting times are definitely ahead for Theocracy!"
The material on "Mirror Of Souls" expands on the epic, melodic Metal style that Theocracy introduced on the self-titled debut album, and the addition of drummer Shawn Benson and guitarist Jon Hinds has added a new dimension and energy to the sound.
"Mirror Of Souls" is being mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios, and the cover art was designed by Invisible Creature. Look for a full song to be posted online in the coming weeks, and for the album to be released in early fall 2008!"
"Theocracy is happy to announce that they have signed with Sweden's Ulterium Records for the release of their sophomore album, Mirror of Souls.
"We're very excited to finally get this album out," says band founder Matt Smith. "Ulterium really understands what we're about, and they believe in this record. We're really looking forward to working together."
Ulterium Records owner Emil Westerdahl shares that excitement, saying, "I've been a fan of Theocracy since the release of their debut album, and I'm thrilled about this opportunity to work together with them on "Mirror Of Souls". This album will surely be received very well by both critics and fans, and exciting times are definitely ahead for Theocracy!"
The material on "Mirror Of Souls" expands on the epic, melodic Metal style that Theocracy introduced on the self-titled debut album, and the addition of drummer Shawn Benson and guitarist Jon Hinds has added a new dimension and energy to the sound.
"Mirror Of Souls" is being mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios, and the cover art was designed by Invisible Creature. Look for a full song to be posted online in the coming weeks, and for the album to be released in early fall 2008!"
| Source: | theocracymusic.com |
| Band profile: | Theocracy |
Bloodstock Unsigned - Metal 2 The Masses Voting Open
Voting for the UK wide initiative Metal 2 The Masses has opened. Bloodstock was inundated with venues wanting to host their own heats in order to put forward 4 bands to represent their area. All the voters have to do is go to the forum page on www.bloodstock.uk.com and click on the unsigned section and well, basically...vote for the band of your choice at each venue. From over 50 venue applicants hosts were selected at Alton, Birmingham, Derby, Glasgow, Kent and Swindon. Each of these partner venues held several heats over March, April and May to find the best Metal bands in and around their county.
Bloodstock's Clive Leighton who heads up the Unsigned Stages and Marquees, is personally handling M2TM. Winning bands will be announced on 01 July and they'll all earn a place on the Bloodstock Unsigned stage.
More info at this location and at this location.
(Thanks alexo dynami)
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Bloodstock's Clive Leighton who heads up the Unsigned Stages and Marquees, is personally handling M2TM. Winning bands will be announced on 01 July and they'll all earn a place on the Bloodstock Unsigned stage.
More info at this location and at this location.
(Thanks alexo dynami)
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| Source: | bloodstock.uk.com |
| Event: | Bloodstock Open Air 2008 |
Gorgoroth - Live Members Confirmed
Norwegian Black Metallers Gorgoroth have announced their live line up. Gorgoroth live members this summer are Nick Barker on drums, Teloch and Ice Dale on guitars. The band added "Be prepared for some spectacular shows."
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| Source: | gorgoroth.org |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Omnium Gatherum - New Album Update
Finnish metallers Omnium Gatherum have issued the following update:
"The new 4th Omnium Gatherum album, titled "The Redshift", is now ready 'n' willing and mixed 'n' mastered. ...And it´s rocking like never before! We´re very satisfied and proud of this work and this is a big leap to the next level!
"The Redshift" tracklisting:
01. Nail
02. A Shadowkey
03. Chameleon Skin
04. No Breaking Point
05. The Return
06. Shapes And Shades
07. The Redshifter
08. Greeneyes
09. The Second Flame
10. Song For December
11. Distant Light Highway
More info about the album & release date soon - Stay tuned!"
Here´s what the mixing/mastering wizard Dan The Man Swanö himself (Unisound Studio) said about this new album: "I hate bands like Omnium Gatherum, they are so good it pisses me off!!! Their fine blend of melody and aggression is so good I actually thought about stealing the record and release it as my own. You won´t find a better album in years."
"The new 4th Omnium Gatherum album, titled "The Redshift", is now ready 'n' willing and mixed 'n' mastered. ...And it´s rocking like never before! We´re very satisfied and proud of this work and this is a big leap to the next level!
"The Redshift" tracklisting:
01. Nail
02. A Shadowkey
03. Chameleon Skin
04. No Breaking Point
05. The Return
06. Shapes And Shades
07. The Redshifter
08. Greeneyes
09. The Second Flame
10. Song For December
11. Distant Light Highway
More info about the album & release date soon - Stay tuned!"
Here´s what the mixing/mastering wizard Dan The Man Swanö himself (Unisound Studio) said about this new album: "I hate bands like Omnium Gatherum, they are so good it pisses me off!!! Their fine blend of melody and aggression is so good I actually thought about stealing the record and release it as my own. You won´t find a better album in years."
| Source: | omniumgatherum.org |
| Band profile: | Omnium Gatherum |
Scar Symmetry - Album E-Card Online
An e-card for Scar Symmetry's new album entitled "Holographic Universe", is available at this location.
"Holographic Universe", will be released on June 20 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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"Holographic Universe", will be released on June 20 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Scar Symmetry |
Anubis Gate - Enter The Studio In July
Danish metallers Anubis Gate have issued the following update:
"This summer will indeed be far from inactive in the Anubis Gate camp! We will start recording the drums at Hansen Studios early July, and after the drums have been tracked, guitars, keyboards and bass will be recorded at Kim Olesen's studio.
Jacob Hansen's vocals will be done at Hansen Studios, and Henrik Fevre's vocals + backing will be done at his own studio. The mix will be done mid August at Hansen Studios.
Locomotive will release the album February 2009.
All the songs have been written and lyrics are being completed as we write this.
We feel very strong about the new songs, that very much are following the lines of Andromeda Unchained, although with a twist. There's a feeling that some of the newer songs will be heavier, leaning a bit towards the hard riffage from "A Perfect Forever", as well as there are some new elements and surpising twists to the Anubis Gate sound. Every one of us is anxious to get started!
Stay tuned for a detailed studio report starting the 30th of June!"
"This summer will indeed be far from inactive in the Anubis Gate camp! We will start recording the drums at Hansen Studios early July, and after the drums have been tracked, guitars, keyboards and bass will be recorded at Kim Olesen's studio.
Jacob Hansen's vocals will be done at Hansen Studios, and Henrik Fevre's vocals + backing will be done at his own studio. The mix will be done mid August at Hansen Studios.
Locomotive will release the album February 2009.
All the songs have been written and lyrics are being completed as we write this.
We feel very strong about the new songs, that very much are following the lines of Andromeda Unchained, although with a twist. There's a feeling that some of the newer songs will be heavier, leaning a bit towards the hard riffage from "A Perfect Forever", as well as there are some new elements and surpising twists to the Anubis Gate sound. Every one of us is anxious to get started!
Stay tuned for a detailed studio report starting the 30th of June!"
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Anubis Gate |
Salem - New DVD Details
Salem have issued the following update:
"Salem Underground's cover] official release date is June 6th, 2008. We will be playing a live show that night in Tel Aviv with Florida's finest, Obituary. The new DVD will be avaiable for the first time at the concert. Worldwide distribution will happen a couple of weeks later, more details about that later."
The new package includes a live DVD (Region free PAL, Stereo) with the following track list:
01. Foreplay (drums solo)
02. Strife
03. The Fading
04. Blood
05. Old Wounds
06. The Edge Of The Void
07. Resentment
08. Slave
09. Eyes To Match A Soul
10. Freezing Moon
11. Deathcrush
12. Amona
13. Flames
14. Blood
Bonus material:
Black and Blue and White.
The history of Salem 1985-2003 (32 min. documentary)
Subtitles: English.
Audio CD with live versions of:
01. Strife
02. Blood
03. Slave (Quartet Intro)
04. Edge Of The Void
05. The Fading
06. Slave 2007
07. Amona
08. Eyes To Match A Soul
09. Old Wounds
10. Flames
11. Foreplay (drums solo)
12. Strife
13. Resentment
14. Deathcrush
12 pages booklet with exclusive band pictures, credits and liner notes.
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"Salem Underground's cover] official release date is June 6th, 2008. We will be playing a live show that night in Tel Aviv with Florida's finest, Obituary. The new DVD will be avaiable for the first time at the concert. Worldwide distribution will happen a couple of weeks later, more details about that later."
The new package includes a live DVD (Region free PAL, Stereo) with the following track list:
01. Foreplay (drums solo)
02. Strife
03. The Fading
04. Blood
05. Old Wounds
06. The Edge Of The Void
07. Resentment
08. Slave
09. Eyes To Match A Soul
10. Freezing Moon
11. Deathcrush
12. Amona
13. Flames
14. Blood
Bonus material:
Black and Blue and White.
The history of Salem 1985-2003 (32 min. documentary)
Subtitles: English.
Audio CD with live versions of:
01. Strife
02. Blood
03. Slave (Quartet Intro)
04. Edge Of The Void
05. The Fading
06. Slave 2007
07. Amona
08. Eyes To Match A Soul
09. Old Wounds
10. Flames
11. Foreplay (drums solo)
12. Strife
13. Resentment
14. Deathcrush
12 pages booklet with exclusive band pictures, credits and liner notes.
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| Source: | salemband.com |
| Band profile: | Salem |
Helheim - New Guitarist Announced
Following the departure of Guitarist Thorbjørn, Norwegian Viking Metallers Helheim have announced that his replacement will be Syrach guitarist Noralf, who had filled in for his predecessor during the band's recent European tour. Thorbjørn's decision to leave the band was taken after he felt that he wanted to concentrate more on other projects based on 70's Metal/Rock.
Drummer Hrymr made the following statement:
"We are truly sorry that Thorbjørn has decided to leave the band. He has been a central part of Helheim since he joined us in 1999. We owe many fantastic riffs and great ideas to that weird mind of his! Along with Lindheim and others he intends to focus on his project Sinking Sea, and we wish him great success for the future. On a positive note though, we have not had to go through a long process to find his replacement. Noralf is a fantastic guitarist, and he has already played and toured with us, so we know that he is the right person for the band. This will not affect his work with Syrach, and we are very happy he decided to join us permanently; we consider ourselves fortunate to get him".
Helheim caused a stir recently when they launched their sixth album "Kaoskult" in a Norwegian Kindergarten, where they played a shortened acoustic set to the children. Commented Hrymr "We had absolutely no idea when we set out to do it, that it would have been so positively received world-wide. To us it seemed like a great way to launch "Kaoskult" by doing something that would teach the new generation about their Norse heritage. It appears to have struck a chord with many, many people on all levels. From fans who wished their own education systems would allow them to explore different types of music, to people who applauded the idea of teaching children about their heritage, and doing it in a way that made it interesting and fun".
Drummer Hrymr made the following statement:
"We are truly sorry that Thorbjørn has decided to leave the band. He has been a central part of Helheim since he joined us in 1999. We owe many fantastic riffs and great ideas to that weird mind of his! Along with Lindheim and others he intends to focus on his project Sinking Sea, and we wish him great success for the future. On a positive note though, we have not had to go through a long process to find his replacement. Noralf is a fantastic guitarist, and he has already played and toured with us, so we know that he is the right person for the band. This will not affect his work with Syrach, and we are very happy he decided to join us permanently; we consider ourselves fortunate to get him".
Helheim caused a stir recently when they launched their sixth album "Kaoskult" in a Norwegian Kindergarten, where they played a shortened acoustic set to the children. Commented Hrymr "We had absolutely no idea when we set out to do it, that it would have been so positively received world-wide. To us it seemed like a great way to launch "Kaoskult" by doing something that would teach the new generation about their Norse heritage. It appears to have struck a chord with many, many people on all levels. From fans who wished their own education systems would allow them to explore different types of music, to people who applauded the idea of teaching children about their heritage, and doing it in a way that made it interesting and fun".
| Source: | helheim.com |
| Band profile: | Helheim |
Hellfest Contest 2008 - The Winners
This is the result of the "Metal Storm - Hellfest 2008 contest":
The correct answers to the questions were:
- Question 1: How many Hellfest festivals have been organized in Clisson if you count this year as well?
Answer: 3
- Question 2: Name the famous band playing at Hellfest that is doing its farewell tour this year.
Answer: Ministry
- Question 3: According to Clisson history in which century was the castle of Clisson built?
Answer: Between the 12th and 13th Century (both answers were accepted!)
The great winners of the 3-Day Festival tickets are:
- Mark B. (South Africa)
&
- Jean R. (France)
The winners will be contacted by email for instructions and confirmation as soon as possible.
Thank for your participation and see you at Hellfest 2008!
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The correct answers to the questions were:
- Question 1: How many Hellfest festivals have been organized in Clisson if you count this year as well?
Answer: 3
- Question 2: Name the famous band playing at Hellfest that is doing its farewell tour this year.
Answer: Ministry
- Question 3: According to Clisson history in which century was the castle of Clisson built?
Answer: Between the 12th and 13th Century (both answers were accepted!)
The great winners of the 3-Day Festival tickets are:
- Mark B. (South Africa)
&
- Jean R. (France)
The winners will be contacted by email for instructions and confirmation as soon as possible.
Thank for your participation and see you at Hellfest 2008!
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| Source: | metalstorm.ee |
Gorgoroth - To Release Live Album
On June 23, 2008, Regain Records will release the Gorgoroth live album, "True Norwegian Black Metal - Live In Grieghallen". According to a press release, the CD was recorded live at Grieghallen in Bergen, Norway by Eirik "Pytten" Hundvin, and features Infernus on bass and guitar, Gaahl on vocals, and Garghuf on drums.
"Live In Grieghallen" was mixed and mastered by Nico Elgstrand (Entombed) and features all the Gorgoroth "essential songs" from the band's back catalog performed live. A small picture of the cover art can be found here.
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"Live In Grieghallen" was mixed and mastered by Nico Elgstrand (Entombed) and features all the Gorgoroth "essential songs" from the band's back catalog performed live. A small picture of the cover art can be found here.
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| Source: | regainrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Crystalic - Vocalist Leaves, New Announced
Finnish metallers Crystalic have posted the following update :
Jarno's statement:
"It's time to go ahead. I have to leave Crystalic because my heart isn't 100% in the band anymore. I've always been a singer/songwriter and I want to continue my own musical journey. That means composing my own music from now on (as it was before Crystalic). I wish Toni and the rest of the band great future on their career."
Band announcement:
"On the same breath we'd like to announce the addition of Matti Auerkallio (ex-Farmakon, Foxy Flammable, Avenie, Duality) as Crystalic's new singer/frontman. Matti is a really talented multi-instrumentalist and he growls like a demon and sings like an angel! So expect some clean vocals on our next album. The recordings are scheduled for the next fall."
Jarno's statement:
"It's time to go ahead. I have to leave Crystalic because my heart isn't 100% in the band anymore. I've always been a singer/songwriter and I want to continue my own musical journey. That means composing my own music from now on (as it was before Crystalic). I wish Toni and the rest of the band great future on their career."
Band announcement:
"On the same breath we'd like to announce the addition of Matti Auerkallio (ex-Farmakon, Foxy Flammable, Avenie, Duality) as Crystalic's new singer/frontman. Matti is a really talented multi-instrumentalist and he growls like a demon and sings like an angel! So expect some clean vocals on our next album. The recordings are scheduled for the next fall."
| Source: | crystalic.net |
| Band profile: | Crystalic |