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Catamenia - Part Ways With Vocalist
Bravewords is reporting that, Catamenia have parted ways with singer Olli-Jukka Mustonen. Guitarist Ari Nissilä has issued the following update:
"The fear that something negative will happen turned into reality at Montreal when we realized that Olli, our lead vocalist, won't show up there. Unfotunately he missed his flight at Paris CDG airport, but we did hope that he could fly to Montreal next day with reserved ticket, but this never happened.
Now, we had a nightmare staring us. We didn't came all the way to Canada just to inform that this is it, we can't do the tour. When the first shock was over, we start to seek the solution. Since I was doing vocals on rehearsals just for this kind of 'impossible situations,' we wanted to give a shot for it, so I'm going to do lead vocals.
So, the show went better than none of us dared to hope, and so did the second, the third and so on. People who were listening our concerts took me open minded as a lead vocalist... and... they liked what they heard.
This misfortune led to conversation about the band's future. The solution is that the whole band wanted to me be as lead singer from now on. I am speechless about this and still try to get it in my mind what the hell is happening. One thing is sure? I will give that 110 percentage and my heart for this band, like I have done all the years I have lived with Catamenia. Now there is just more responsibility, but the train is very same, so is the man.
Guys of Catamenia did everything that I won't break before the first show doing lead vocals. These guys trusted, helped and supported me the way that I still wonder how can I thank them enough. The pressure was so huge that I would never make it without these guys.
Now after few days in home solving things in my head, I have one thing to say to these guys? This band is my family! You guys are the brothers I never had! I will do everything for you ? without any doubt. Thousand thanks for you for your trust and support!
For fans... We hope that you look this as a new page in Catamenia 's path and be open-minded. We will guarantee you that with your trust and help, the triumph of Catamenia is just about to begin! WE WILL MANAGE, is our motto all together.
For Olli... We really do hope all the best for you in the future and we hope from our hearts that we can stay as friends as before because you can always consider us as your friends."
As previously reported, Link], the band will enter the studio in July to record their new album "VIII".
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"The fear that something negative will happen turned into reality at Montreal when we realized that Olli, our lead vocalist, won't show up there. Unfotunately he missed his flight at Paris CDG airport, but we did hope that he could fly to Montreal next day with reserved ticket, but this never happened.
Now, we had a nightmare staring us. We didn't came all the way to Canada just to inform that this is it, we can't do the tour. When the first shock was over, we start to seek the solution. Since I was doing vocals on rehearsals just for this kind of 'impossible situations,' we wanted to give a shot for it, so I'm going to do lead vocals.
So, the show went better than none of us dared to hope, and so did the second, the third and so on. People who were listening our concerts took me open minded as a lead vocalist... and... they liked what they heard.
This misfortune led to conversation about the band's future. The solution is that the whole band wanted to me be as lead singer from now on. I am speechless about this and still try to get it in my mind what the hell is happening. One thing is sure? I will give that 110 percentage and my heart for this band, like I have done all the years I have lived with Catamenia. Now there is just more responsibility, but the train is very same, so is the man.
Guys of Catamenia did everything that I won't break before the first show doing lead vocals. These guys trusted, helped and supported me the way that I still wonder how can I thank them enough. The pressure was so huge that I would never make it without these guys.
Now after few days in home solving things in my head, I have one thing to say to these guys? This band is my family! You guys are the brothers I never had! I will do everything for you ? without any doubt. Thousand thanks for you for your trust and support!
For fans... We hope that you look this as a new page in Catamenia 's path and be open-minded. We will guarantee you that with your trust and help, the triumph of Catamenia is just about to begin! WE WILL MANAGE, is our motto all together.
For Olli... We really do hope all the best for you in the future and we hope from our hearts that we can stay as friends as before because you can always consider us as your friends."
As previously reported, Link], the band will enter the studio in July to record their new album "VIII".
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Catamenia |
Lääz Rockit - Two New Songs Online, Sign To Massacre Records
Bay Area Thrashers Lääz Rockit have uploaded two new songs on their MySpace page. The songs are called "Brain Wash" and "Liar". More news and updates are coming soon, the band announced.
In other news, the band have inked a deal with Germany's Massacre Records. The group's new album "Left For Dead" will be released on July 25. "Left For Dead" was reportedly produced by Scott Sargeant by Juan Urteaga.
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In other news, the band have inked a deal with Germany's Massacre Records. The group's new album "Left For Dead" will be released on July 25. "Left For Dead" was reportedly produced by Scott Sargeant by Juan Urteaga.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Lääz Rockit |
Deicide - Glen Benton Is Touring Again
In a statement sent today to the Earache REcords offices, Glen Benton gives an update on his whereabouts and future plans for Deicide:
"It is with great pleasure to announce that I will be performing with Deicide once again after a 14 month absence and that my legal issues that have prevented myself from performing have been resolved. Without going into great detail about my personal life, because I am a person who prefers his privacy. I wish to extend my apologies to the promoters and to my business associates who may have been inconvenienced.
I look forward to rejoining Steve, Jack and Ralph on stage, and I would like to announce that we are presently booking exclusive dates or the United States and Europe for 2008 in support of "Till Death Do Us Part". I will be performing exclusive dates in major markets and festival dates only as to accommodate my parental responsibilities.
The U.S. tour package will consist of Adrift from Tampa, Florida and Malevolent Creation in support of Deicide, with Malevolent supporting us on the Europe run as well. I would like to extend a thank you to my family, friends, and fans, and to everyone involved on the front lines and behind the scenes that supported me through this process."
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"It is with great pleasure to announce that I will be performing with Deicide once again after a 14 month absence and that my legal issues that have prevented myself from performing have been resolved. Without going into great detail about my personal life, because I am a person who prefers his privacy. I wish to extend my apologies to the promoters and to my business associates who may have been inconvenienced.
I look forward to rejoining Steve, Jack and Ralph on stage, and I would like to announce that we are presently booking exclusive dates or the United States and Europe for 2008 in support of "Till Death Do Us Part". I will be performing exclusive dates in major markets and festival dates only as to accommodate my parental responsibilities.
The U.S. tour package will consist of Adrift from Tampa, Florida and Malevolent Creation in support of Deicide, with Malevolent supporting us on the Europe run as well. I would like to extend a thank you to my family, friends, and fans, and to everyone involved on the front lines and behind the scenes that supported me through this process."
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| Source: | earachenews.blogspot.com |
| Band profile: | Deicide |
SikTh - Calling It Quits
UK-based Mathcore/Progressive Avantgarde metallers SikTh have issued the following final statement concerning the band at their MySpace page:
"It deeply saddens the four of us to announce that we are closing the book on SikTh... it's time to split up. A combination of factors have driven us to make this decision. We want to assure you that if it were viable for us to carry on - we would. We are so proud of all that we have achieved as Sikth and we have agreed to work together again in the future. We are currently involved in new projects so keep checking our personal pages for announcements. And finally, we owe such huge and sincere thanks to all of you for listening to our music and enabling us to live our dream. We know we have left you in the dark lately and we are sorry for that.
Your loyalty will never be forgotten."
More at http://www.myspace.com/sikth.
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"It deeply saddens the four of us to announce that we are closing the book on SikTh... it's time to split up. A combination of factors have driven us to make this decision. We want to assure you that if it were viable for us to carry on - we would. We are so proud of all that we have achieved as Sikth and we have agreed to work together again in the future. We are currently involved in new projects so keep checking our personal pages for announcements. And finally, we owe such huge and sincere thanks to all of you for listening to our music and enabling us to live our dream. We know we have left you in the dark lately and we are sorry for that.
Your loyalty will never be forgotten."
More at http://www.myspace.com/sikth.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | SikTh |
Novembers Doom - Live DVD Details
The End Records have set a release date of August 5th, 2008 for Novembers Doom's first live-DVD "The Novella Vosselaar: Live in Belgium". A picture of the cover art can be found here.
The show was recorded on November 10th, 2007 in Vosselaar, Belgium at the Biebob in front of a live capacity audience. The set list covered material from most of the bands current and back catalog, ranging from the fast and heavy, to the slow ballad, the set was chosen to cover all aspects of their musical directions.
Says singer Paul Kuhr about the DVD: '"The Novella Vosselaar: Live in Belgium" is a perfect way for fans all over the world to experience Novembers Doom live, who may not have had the opportunity to attend a performance, or for those who wish to enjoy the live atmosphere in the comfort of home.'
The tracklisting is:
01. Rain
02. The Novella Reservoir
03. Dark World Burden
04. With Rue And Fire
05. Autumn Reflection
06. For Every Leaf That Falls
07. The Day I Return
08. Not The Strong
09. The Voice Of Failure
10. Silent Tomorrow
11. Within My Flesh
12. Drown The Inland Mere
13. The Pale Haunt Departure
Promotional Videos:
01. Rain
02. Autumn Reflection
03. The Pale Haunt Departure
Fan Made Videos:
04. Twilight Innocence
05. Dark World Burden
06. Broken
07. The Lifeless Silhouette
In other news, The End Records have reissued two of Novembers Doom's earlier albums both with new artwork, remastered and with bonus tracks. The albums are: the 1995 debut "Amid Its Hallowed Mirth" and 1999's "Of Sculptured Ivy And Stone Flowers." All information can be found at this location.
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The show was recorded on November 10th, 2007 in Vosselaar, Belgium at the Biebob in front of a live capacity audience. The set list covered material from most of the bands current and back catalog, ranging from the fast and heavy, to the slow ballad, the set was chosen to cover all aspects of their musical directions.
Says singer Paul Kuhr about the DVD: '"The Novella Vosselaar: Live in Belgium" is a perfect way for fans all over the world to experience Novembers Doom live, who may not have had the opportunity to attend a performance, or for those who wish to enjoy the live atmosphere in the comfort of home.'
The tracklisting is:
01. Rain
02. The Novella Reservoir
03. Dark World Burden
04. With Rue And Fire
05. Autumn Reflection
06. For Every Leaf That Falls
07. The Day I Return
08. Not The Strong
09. The Voice Of Failure
10. Silent Tomorrow
11. Within My Flesh
12. Drown The Inland Mere
13. The Pale Haunt Departure
Promotional Videos:
01. Rain
02. Autumn Reflection
03. The Pale Haunt Departure
Fan Made Videos:
04. Twilight Innocence
05. Dark World Burden
06. Broken
07. The Lifeless Silhouette
In other news, The End Records have reissued two of Novembers Doom's earlier albums both with new artwork, remastered and with bonus tracks. The albums are: the 1995 debut "Amid Its Hallowed Mirth" and 1999's "Of Sculptured Ivy And Stone Flowers." All information can be found at this location.
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| Band profile: | Novembers Doom |
Secret Sphere - Album Samples Online
Samples of the new upcoming album "Sweet Blood Theory" by Italian Power metallers Secret Sphere have been made available at this location (Flash Player required).
The album was recorded during December '07 and February '08 at Authoma Studios by Federico Pennazzato, and mixed in March '08 by Achim Koehler (Producer for Primal Fear, Brainstorm ,etc..) in Germany at Indiscreet Audio.
"Sweet Blood Theory" is a concept album based on the novel "The Vampire" written by John William Polidori in 1814 and is regarded as one of the early novels with a vampire character, by some even as the very first.
To embrace the concept and create the music for this fantasy epic, the band took inspiration from the famous movie director Tim Burton ("Nightmare Before Christmas", "The Corpse Bride", "Edward Scissorhand" etc), trying to re-create the typical atmospheres of his most famous movies in both the orchestral score (reminiscent of that of Danny Elfman, who did the music for the aforementioned Tim Burton movies) and for the artwork.
The result is huge step forward for the band - the music is as aggressive as never before, yet keeping the typical Secret Sphere melodic touch.
The tracklist of the album is as follows:
01. Evil Or Divine
02. Stranger In Black
03. From A Dream To A Nightmare
04. Bring On
05. The Shadows Of The Room Of Pleasure
06. Welcome To The Circus
07. The Butterfly Dance
08. Sweet Blood Theory
09. Feed My Fire
10. All These Words
11. Vampire's Kiss
12. The Day At The End Of The World
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The album was recorded during December '07 and February '08 at Authoma Studios by Federico Pennazzato, and mixed in March '08 by Achim Koehler (Producer for Primal Fear, Brainstorm ,etc..) in Germany at Indiscreet Audio.
"Sweet Blood Theory" is a concept album based on the novel "The Vampire" written by John William Polidori in 1814 and is regarded as one of the early novels with a vampire character, by some even as the very first.
To embrace the concept and create the music for this fantasy epic, the band took inspiration from the famous movie director Tim Burton ("Nightmare Before Christmas", "The Corpse Bride", "Edward Scissorhand" etc), trying to re-create the typical atmospheres of his most famous movies in both the orchestral score (reminiscent of that of Danny Elfman, who did the music for the aforementioned Tim Burton movies) and for the artwork.
The result is huge step forward for the band - the music is as aggressive as never before, yet keeping the typical Secret Sphere melodic touch.
The tracklist of the album is as follows:
01. Evil Or Divine
02. Stranger In Black
03. From A Dream To A Nightmare
04. Bring On
05. The Shadows Of The Room Of Pleasure
06. Welcome To The Circus
07. The Butterfly Dance
08. Sweet Blood Theory
09. Feed My Fire
10. All These Words
11. Vampire's Kiss
12. The Day At The End Of The World
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| Source: | metalitalia.com |
| Band profile: | Secret Sphere |
Bilocate - Sign Distribution Deal For Middle East
Jordanian dark oriental metallers Bilocate have inked a distribution deal with Daxar Multimedia Ltd. for the Middle East region for the band's upcoming album, "Sudden Death Syndrome". The CD will be made available on the shelves of Virgin Megastores showrooms in UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain in addition to the airports and free zones in the aforementioned countries.
The cover artwork for "Sudden Death Syndrome" can be viewed at this location. The artwork was designed by Dennis Sibeijn, who has previously worked with such bands as Draconian, Chimaira and Aborted.
Commented vocalist Ramzi Essayed: "During the mixing stage, we were working in parallel together with Dennis on the artwork idea and layout. It's ready now with the magnificent work of Dennis. He truly reflected the album spirit and concepts. A special thanks to him from Bilocate for his efforts and support."
"Sudden Death Syndrome" was mixed and mastered at Fascination Street Studio in Sweden with producer Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Bloodbath, Amon Amarth, Symphony X, Paradise Lost)
The track listing for the effort is as follows:
01. Humans And The Dark Affiliation
02. Blooded Forest
03. The Dead Sea
04. Ebtehal
05. Inoculate
06. Pure Wicked Sins
07. The Stone of Hate
The song "The Dead Sea" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
Bogren previously stated about Bilocate: "Bilocate takes the qualities from the best epic death metal bands and blend it with their very own Middle Eastern touch, and out comes one of the most interesting metal bands I've heard for a long time You can hear that they put effort and thought in to every note and every scream!"
Bilocate's Ramzi Essayed recorded the vocals for the new CD at the In the Mix studios with Nash Planojevic, who is known for his work as a monitor engineer for Iron Maiden and Saxon.
Stated Nash: "Refreshing, promising and definitely most tight project I ever done so far here in Dubai. On the other hand definitely most demanding task, guys know exactly what they want and that's the way to be!!! Looking forward together with Jens and guys from Bilocate to open new horizons for the music coming from the region, and proof the fact that the good music lays deep down under the remains of Petra and sand dunes of futuristic Dubai!"
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The cover artwork for "Sudden Death Syndrome" can be viewed at this location. The artwork was designed by Dennis Sibeijn, who has previously worked with such bands as Draconian, Chimaira and Aborted.
Commented vocalist Ramzi Essayed: "During the mixing stage, we were working in parallel together with Dennis on the artwork idea and layout. It's ready now with the magnificent work of Dennis. He truly reflected the album spirit and concepts. A special thanks to him from Bilocate for his efforts and support."
"Sudden Death Syndrome" was mixed and mastered at Fascination Street Studio in Sweden with producer Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Bloodbath, Amon Amarth, Symphony X, Paradise Lost)
The track listing for the effort is as follows:
01. Humans And The Dark Affiliation
02. Blooded Forest
03. The Dead Sea
04. Ebtehal
05. Inoculate
06. Pure Wicked Sins
07. The Stone of Hate
The song "The Dead Sea" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
Bogren previously stated about Bilocate: "Bilocate takes the qualities from the best epic death metal bands and blend it with their very own Middle Eastern touch, and out comes one of the most interesting metal bands I've heard for a long time You can hear that they put effort and thought in to every note and every scream!"
Bilocate's Ramzi Essayed recorded the vocals for the new CD at the In the Mix studios with Nash Planojevic, who is known for his work as a monitor engineer for Iron Maiden and Saxon.
Stated Nash: "Refreshing, promising and definitely most tight project I ever done so far here in Dubai. On the other hand definitely most demanding task, guys know exactly what they want and that's the way to be!!! Looking forward together with Jens and guys from Bilocate to open new horizons for the music coming from the region, and proof the fact that the good music lays deep down under the remains of Petra and sand dunes of futuristic Dubai!"
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| Source: | bilocate.net |
| Band profile: | Bilocate |
Fates Warning - Special Edition Re-Release Details
A few weeks ago, it was announced that Metal Blade will be releasing a special edition of the 1989 Fates Warning album "Perfect Symmetry". The 2 CD and DVD package will be released on June 13 (Germany/Austria/Switzerland/Italy) and June 16 in the rest of Europe. The reissue will include remastered audio, a bonus disc of "Perfect Symmetry" demos and a DVD with over 90 minutes of live footage.
"Perfect Symmetry" was recorded and mixed between April 1989 and May 1989 at Carriage House Studios, Stamford, CT. The CD was produced by Roger Probert for Major Productions and was mixed by Phil Magnotti and Max Norman. It was the first album to feature Mark Zonder on drums.
A lengthy promo teaser video for the upcoming special edition release of "Perfect Symmetry" cover] has been made available for viewing online at the Media Section on the Fates Warning website. You can watch it by clicking here.
All details about the "Perfect Symmetry" reissue can be found at this location.
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"Perfect Symmetry" was recorded and mixed between April 1989 and May 1989 at Carriage House Studios, Stamford, CT. The CD was produced by Roger Probert for Major Productions and was mixed by Phil Magnotti and Max Norman. It was the first album to feature Mark Zonder on drums.
A lengthy promo teaser video for the upcoming special edition release of "Perfect Symmetry" cover] has been made available for viewing online at the Media Section on the Fates Warning website. You can watch it by clicking here.
All details about the "Perfect Symmetry" reissue can be found at this location.
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| Source: | fateswarning.com |
| Band profile: | Fates Warning |
Ihsahn - Two New Songs Online
Ihsahn has posted two new full length songs entitled "Misanthrope" and "Emancipation" on his MySpace page.
The two songs come off the new Ihsahn album, entitled "AngL", which was realeased today (May 27th) via Mnemosyne Productions / Candlelight Records.
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The two songs come off the new Ihsahn album, entitled "AngL", which was realeased today (May 27th) via Mnemosyne Productions / Candlelight Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ihsahn |
Leaves' Eyes & Atrocity - Part Ways With Drummer
Leaves' Eyes and Atrocity have issued the following update:
Atrocity and Leaves' Eyes are sorry to inform you that Nick Barker cannot continue to play with the bands due to a drastic change in his private life. The bands wish Nick all the best in his future life and we hope that he will feel better very soon! Drummer Peter Hornung stepped into the breach for Nick at short notice for the shows at the Gottlieb Daimler Stadium and Rockmania Festival, so that the band was able to play the shows.
In other news, both bands have also stated that the already planned tour in China and Taiwan unfortunately had to be postponed until further notice. It hopefully will take place in autumn this year. Both bands are deeply touched by the momentary situation in the disaster areas and feel deep sympathy for all the people involved.
Atrocity and Leaves' Eyes are sorry to inform you that Nick Barker cannot continue to play with the bands due to a drastic change in his private life. The bands wish Nick all the best in his future life and we hope that he will feel better very soon! Drummer Peter Hornung stepped into the breach for Nick at short notice for the shows at the Gottlieb Daimler Stadium and Rockmania Festival, so that the band was able to play the shows.
In other news, both bands have also stated that the already planned tour in China and Taiwan unfortunately had to be postponed until further notice. It hopefully will take place in autumn this year. Both bands are deeply touched by the momentary situation in the disaster areas and feel deep sympathy for all the people involved.
| Source: | leaveseyes.de |
| Band profile: | Leaves' Eyes |
Voivod - Update From The Band
The band has issued an update regarding their upcoming live appearances.
"A lot has happened since the band's last live appearance. The band had taken time off to begin writing what would become the album Katorz. In April 2005 while the new album was in progress, guitarist Denis 'Piggy' D'Amour became ill before recording began and sadly died of colon cancer. It took awhile to recover from the sudden passing of Denis before Michel 'Away' Langevin, Denis 'Snake' Belanger and Jason 'Jasonic' Newsted could begin to assemble the songs from the demos and create Katorz.
Discussions of a tribute show and possible guitar players for it followed, yet it just did not seem right to perform without Denis, but time does help heal wounds and this summer Voivod feel it is time to perform the music Denis helped create once more.
On June 22, Voivod will perform in Montreal as part of the Heavy MTL festival and July 26th, 2008 in Calgary for the Monsters of Rock festival with original bass player Jean-Yves Theriault ('Blacky') for the first time in 17 years.
Dan Mongrain from the Quebec band Martyr, a good friend of the band, will play guitar. Songs from the early catalogue will be the focus for these short festival sets. Jason Newsted is still very much part of the Voivod family and is working with the band on the new record (also constructed from the 2004 demos) along with Jean-Yves Theriault and Eric Forrest.
However, Newsted is unable to perform live at this point.
Denis and Michel are determined to play more shows in the future to celebrate Denis 'Piggy' D'Amour's legacy. Stay tuned"
"A lot has happened since the band's last live appearance. The band had taken time off to begin writing what would become the album Katorz. In April 2005 while the new album was in progress, guitarist Denis 'Piggy' D'Amour became ill before recording began and sadly died of colon cancer. It took awhile to recover from the sudden passing of Denis before Michel 'Away' Langevin, Denis 'Snake' Belanger and Jason 'Jasonic' Newsted could begin to assemble the songs from the demos and create Katorz.
Discussions of a tribute show and possible guitar players for it followed, yet it just did not seem right to perform without Denis, but time does help heal wounds and this summer Voivod feel it is time to perform the music Denis helped create once more.
On June 22, Voivod will perform in Montreal as part of the Heavy MTL festival and July 26th, 2008 in Calgary for the Monsters of Rock festival with original bass player Jean-Yves Theriault ('Blacky') for the first time in 17 years.
Dan Mongrain from the Quebec band Martyr, a good friend of the band, will play guitar. Songs from the early catalogue will be the focus for these short festival sets. Jason Newsted is still very much part of the Voivod family and is working with the band on the new record (also constructed from the 2004 demos) along with Jean-Yves Theriault and Eric Forrest.
However, Newsted is unable to perform live at this point.
Denis and Michel are determined to play more shows in the future to celebrate Denis 'Piggy' D'Amour's legacy. Stay tuned"
| Source: | voivod.net |
| Band profile: | Voivod |
Mastodon - To Record New Album Soon
According to a short posting on the band's MySpace page, Mastodon will begin recording their new album with producer Brendan O'Brien (known from his work for Pearl Jam and Rage Against The Machine. O'Brien will also produce the upcoming AC/DC album). Sessions will be begin immediately, and more details will follow soon. Acoording to some sources, the lyrical focus will explore topics relating to Czarist Russia. The only confirmed song title so far is "The Ghost Of Karilla".
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Mastodon |
Black Sabbath - New Box Set Details
Black-Sabbath.com has posted the artwork for Black Sabbath's upcoming five-disc boxed set, "The Rules Of Hell".
A press release posts the following:
"Heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath were reborn in 1980 when founding members Tony Iommi and Terry "Geezer" Butler added vocalist Ronnie James Dio to the lineup. The band's short but memorable time together added an unforgettable chapter in Sabbath's storied history. Rhino relives the demonic fury conjured by the Dio era with "The Rules Of Hell", a boxed set featuring all three of the band's studio releases ("Heaven And Hell", "Mob Rules", "Dehumanizer") and their double live collection ("Live Evil") - each recently remastered for the first time. The set comes packaged in a deluxe slipcase with extensive liner notes featuring all new interviews with the band. This five-disc boxed set will be available from Rhino on July 22 at all physical outlets, as well as www.rhino.com, for a suggested list price of $54.98. The set will also be available the same day at all digital outlets for a suggested list price of $24.99.
Two years ago, Dio, Iommi and Butler and drummer Vinny Appice reunited to record a trio of new songs for Rhino's Black Sabbath: The Dio Years before launching a highly anticipated and greatly acclaimed world tour under their new moniker Heaven And Hell. Revitalized by the reunion, the lineup is back in the studio now recording the first ever full-length studio album from Heaven And Hell, set to be released by Rhino in early 2009. To whet the fans' appetites for the new album, Heaven And Hell will return to the road for a short stint on the Metal Masters Tour, a month-long North American trek with Judas Priest, Motörhead, and Testament. This blistering metal juggernaut will launch August 6 in Philadelphia.
The Dio-era's first effort, Heaven And Hell, hit the racks on April 25th, 1980. Greeted by ecstatic reviews, the album peaked at #9 in Britain. In the U.S., its Top 30 success gave the group its first platinum disc in six years. Opening with the chugging anthem "Neon Knights", the album also includes the epic title track, "Wishing Well", "Die Young" and "Lonely Is The Word".
The group's follow-up, "Mob Rules", was the first without original drummer Bill Ward, who was replaced with Appice. The album bristles with Iommi's signature dark riffs, Butler's elaborate bass lines, Appice's hammering behind the drums and Dio's inimitable growling. The album includes the high-octane tracks "Falling Off The Edge Of The World", "Turn Up The Night", and the title track - plus the mid-tempo rocker "Voodoo" and the slow-churning epic "The Sign Of The Southern Cross", a favorite among band members and fans alike.
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A press release posts the following:
"Heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath were reborn in 1980 when founding members Tony Iommi and Terry "Geezer" Butler added vocalist Ronnie James Dio to the lineup. The band's short but memorable time together added an unforgettable chapter in Sabbath's storied history. Rhino relives the demonic fury conjured by the Dio era with "The Rules Of Hell", a boxed set featuring all three of the band's studio releases ("Heaven And Hell", "Mob Rules", "Dehumanizer") and their double live collection ("Live Evil") - each recently remastered for the first time. The set comes packaged in a deluxe slipcase with extensive liner notes featuring all new interviews with the band. This five-disc boxed set will be available from Rhino on July 22 at all physical outlets, as well as www.rhino.com, for a suggested list price of $54.98. The set will also be available the same day at all digital outlets for a suggested list price of $24.99.
Two years ago, Dio, Iommi and Butler and drummer Vinny Appice reunited to record a trio of new songs for Rhino's Black Sabbath: The Dio Years before launching a highly anticipated and greatly acclaimed world tour under their new moniker Heaven And Hell. Revitalized by the reunion, the lineup is back in the studio now recording the first ever full-length studio album from Heaven And Hell, set to be released by Rhino in early 2009. To whet the fans' appetites for the new album, Heaven And Hell will return to the road for a short stint on the Metal Masters Tour, a month-long North American trek with Judas Priest, Motörhead, and Testament. This blistering metal juggernaut will launch August 6 in Philadelphia.
The Dio-era's first effort, Heaven And Hell, hit the racks on April 25th, 1980. Greeted by ecstatic reviews, the album peaked at #9 in Britain. In the U.S., its Top 30 success gave the group its first platinum disc in six years. Opening with the chugging anthem "Neon Knights", the album also includes the epic title track, "Wishing Well", "Die Young" and "Lonely Is The Word".
The group's follow-up, "Mob Rules", was the first without original drummer Bill Ward, who was replaced with Appice. The album bristles with Iommi's signature dark riffs, Butler's elaborate bass lines, Appice's hammering behind the drums and Dio's inimitable growling. The album includes the high-octane tracks "Falling Off The Edge Of The World", "Turn Up The Night", and the title track - plus the mid-tempo rocker "Voodoo" and the slow-churning epic "The Sign Of The Southern Cross", a favorite among band members and fans alike.
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| Source: | black-sabbath.com |
| Band profile: | Black Sabbath |
Forest Of Shadows - New Release Details
Forest Of Shadows mainman Niclas Frohagen has posted the following message on the band's website:
"Since the album is still under production this page will deal with its progress rather than the information of the final product. The final recording sessions were recently finished and right now I'm in the process of cutting, mixing and arranging the final parts to bring the songs together. After that I will enter pre mastering. As it is right now I don't know if the album will be mastered by me or by a professional. That's all up the label to decide. Since the songs are nearing completion I might consider releasing some teaser samples here and on the myspace page. Stay tuned for that."
"Six Waves Of Woe" tracklist :
01. Submission
02. Selfdestructive
03. Detached
04. Moments In Solitude
05. Pernicious
06. Deprived
A release date has not yet been announced.
"Since the album is still under production this page will deal with its progress rather than the information of the final product. The final recording sessions were recently finished and right now I'm in the process of cutting, mixing and arranging the final parts to bring the songs together. After that I will enter pre mastering. As it is right now I don't know if the album will be mastered by me or by a professional. That's all up the label to decide. Since the songs are nearing completion I might consider releasing some teaser samples here and on the myspace page. Stay tuned for that."
"Six Waves Of Woe" tracklist :
01. Submission
02. Selfdestructive
03. Detached
04. Moments In Solitude
05. Pernicious
06. Deprived
A release date has not yet been announced.
| Source: | forestofshadows.com |
| Band profile: | Forest Of Shadows |
Sabaton - New Album Available For Streaming
Sabaton have issued the following update:
"If you are curious about our new album and wants to listen to it before you run down to your local record store, we found the perfect way to help you! We uploaded it here on MySpace and it will be online for one week from May 23!"
"The Art of War" is due on May 30 via Black Lodge Records and will be made available in three formats: normal CD, gatefold LP and a limited-editon CD that comes in a DVD package that also will include the exclusive book "The Art Of War".
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"If you are curious about our new album and wants to listen to it before you run down to your local record store, we found the perfect way to help you! We uploaded it here on MySpace and it will be online for one week from May 23!"
"The Art of War" is due on May 30 via Black Lodge Records and will be made available in three formats: normal CD, gatefold LP and a limited-editon CD that comes in a DVD package that also will include the exclusive book "The Art Of War".
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| Source: | sabaton.net |
| Band profile: | Sabaton |