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Metaltown 2008 - First Bands Announced
A few days ago, the first names were released for the Metaltown metal festival in Gothenburg. The 2008 edition of the festival will have 2 days instead of one. Metaltown will take place at Frihamnen in Gothenburg 27-28 June.
The line up so far: Nightwish, Monster Magnet, Bullet For My Valentine, Amon Amarth, Killswitch Engage, Nifelheim and Witchcraft. The complete line up will consist about 30 bands.
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The line up so far: Nightwish, Monster Magnet, Bullet For My Valentine, Amon Amarth, Killswitch Engage, Nifelheim and Witchcraft. The complete line up will consist about 30 bands.
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| Source: | metaltown.se |
| Event: | Metaltown 2008 |
Death Angel - New Album Details
Legendary Bay Area Thrashers Death Angel have reported that " new recording is done! "Killing Season" was mixed at Studio 606 by Nick Raskulinecz and mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering by none other than Brian "Big Bass" Gardner. It is slated for release on February 26 in the US and February 29 in the rest of the world. Leap year 2008!"
Here is the tracklisting:
01. Lord Of Hate
02. Sonic Beatdown
03. Dethroned
04. Carnival Justice
05. Buried Alive
06. Soulless
07. The Noose
08. When Worlds Collide
09. God Vs. God
10. Steal The Crown
11. Resurrection Machine
To read more about the album, go to this location.
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Here is the tracklisting:
01. Lord Of Hate
02. Sonic Beatdown
03. Dethroned
04. Carnival Justice
05. Buried Alive
06. Soulless
07. The Noose
08. When Worlds Collide
09. God Vs. God
10. Steal The Crown
11. Resurrection Machine
To read more about the album, go to this location.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Death Angel |
Kataklysm - European Tour Cancelled
Kataklysm has decided to cancel their upcoming European tour with Behemoth, scheduled for February. Singer Maurizio Iacono explains:
"First I'd like to say how crazy of a ride it's been since the release if ITAOD. we've done over 200 shows in less then two years, nine tours across the world and meeting all our fans was the highlight, they made our last album the biggest and strongest album to date. It's been great but the machine needs time off. Theres nothing more we like than to stay on the road nonstop but we have to come to reality here and see that we need to take a breather, recharge our batteries and come back stronger than ever with a brand new album, because we will have to redo all this all over again in no time. We didn't want to cancel the tour with Behemoth but after much thought it was the right decision. J-f has to keep working through January on the new album so he gets absolutely no break time, which isnt fair. Then we have to mix it and it's in February and we need to be here to supervise this new masterpiece we've created for you guys. "Prevail" is the priority for next year and it needs our full attention.
But don't worry, we have A LOT of plans ahead of us, and we will be back in no time at all. Also, this doesn't affect the New Zealand and Australian dates in late-March, those will go ahead as planned. Other than that the band is doing great. Steph will be rejoining us for the last four shows of this tour with Chimaira wich has been great. We got a couple more dates left. Check our Myspace or website and come check us out. These will be the last dates until the next record comes out. I'd like to wish everyoneout there some happy holidays with your loved ones."
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"First I'd like to say how crazy of a ride it's been since the release if ITAOD. we've done over 200 shows in less then two years, nine tours across the world and meeting all our fans was the highlight, they made our last album the biggest and strongest album to date. It's been great but the machine needs time off. Theres nothing more we like than to stay on the road nonstop but we have to come to reality here and see that we need to take a breather, recharge our batteries and come back stronger than ever with a brand new album, because we will have to redo all this all over again in no time. We didn't want to cancel the tour with Behemoth but after much thought it was the right decision. J-f has to keep working through January on the new album so he gets absolutely no break time, which isnt fair. Then we have to mix it and it's in February and we need to be here to supervise this new masterpiece we've created for you guys. "Prevail" is the priority for next year and it needs our full attention.
But don't worry, we have A LOT of plans ahead of us, and we will be back in no time at all. Also, this doesn't affect the New Zealand and Australian dates in late-March, those will go ahead as planned. Other than that the band is doing great. Steph will be rejoining us for the last four shows of this tour with Chimaira wich has been great. We got a couple more dates left. Check our Myspace or website and come check us out. These will be the last dates until the next record comes out. I'd like to wish everyoneout there some happy holidays with your loved ones."
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| Source: | kataklysmrocks.com |
| Band profile: | Kataklysm |
| Event: | Behemoth: European Tour |
Slayer - To Work On New Material Next Year
According to Metal Underground, right after the New Year, Slayer plans to start working on new material for their eleventh studio album, intended for a 2008 release, and will tour the world to support it. "I'm excited to see where the new music will go, how it's going to sound, what the total writing and recording experience will be like. I'm sure it will be like the one for 'Christ Illusion' - great!"
In other news, Slayer recently received their third Grammy nomination. The Slayer track, "The Final Six," from the band's 2007 Limited Edition "Christ Illusion," was nominated in the category of "Best Metal Performance." Slayer's two previous Grammy nominations were for 2002's "Disciple" from the album "God Hates Us All," and last year's "Eyes of the Insane," for which they took home the Grammy Award.
In other news, Slayer recently received their third Grammy nomination. The Slayer track, "The Final Six," from the band's 2007 Limited Edition "Christ Illusion," was nominated in the category of "Best Metal Performance." Slayer's two previous Grammy nominations were for 2002's "Disciple" from the album "God Hates Us All," and last year's "Eyes of the Insane," for which they took home the Grammy Award.
| Source: | metalunderground.com |
| Band profile: | Slayer |
Opeth - DVD Release Date
Rotten Sound - New Album Available For Streaming
The new Rotten Sound's full-length album, entitled "Cycles", is available for streaming via the relaunched band's website at this location.
Due on 9 January 2008 via Spinefarm Records, "Cycles" was recorded and mixed with Janne Saksa at Kantola and Sound Supreme studios. Mastering was handled by Pelle Henricsson at Tonteknik Studios.
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Due on 9 January 2008 via Spinefarm Records, "Cycles" was recorded and mixed with Janne Saksa at Kantola and Sound Supreme studios. Mastering was handled by Pelle Henricsson at Tonteknik Studios.
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| Source: | rottensound.com |
| Band profile: | Rotten Sound |
Metallica - Joins Pinkpop Line-up
Bay Area metal legends Metallica will close the first day of Pinkpop Festival, the world's longest running outdoor festival, set to take place from May 30th to June 1st in Landgraaf, The Netherlands. They will play a 2 hour set, one of the longest sets ever allowed at the Pinkpop Festival. Metallica will share the stage with notable bands like Rage Against The Machine, Foo Fighters, and many others.
| Source: | metronieuws.nl |
| Band profile: | Metallica |
| Event: | Pinkpop Festival |
Obsidian - Footprints Videoclip
Dutch death/thrash metal act Obsidian has posted the video for its track "Footprints" on YouTube. The clip, which was directed by Dennis Lubbers from the Film Academy in Amsterdam, can be viewed here.
"Footprints" comes off Obsidian's debut album "Emerging", released in 2006 and also reissued earlier this year via Rusty Cage Records.
Obsidian recently enlisted Disavowed guitarist Gerben Van Der Bij as the group's new bassist.
Formed in 1998, Obsidian's current lineup is as follows:
Robbe K - Vocals
Sjaak Kassies - Guitar
Melle Kramer - Drums
Simon Lawford - Guitar
Gerben Van Der Bij - Bass
For more information, visit www.obsidian.nu.
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"Footprints" comes off Obsidian's debut album "Emerging", released in 2006 and also reissued earlier this year via Rusty Cage Records.
Obsidian recently enlisted Disavowed guitarist Gerben Van Der Bij as the group's new bassist.
Formed in 1998, Obsidian's current lineup is as follows:
Robbe K - Vocals
Sjaak Kassies - Guitar
Melle Kramer - Drums
Simon Lawford - Guitar
Gerben Van Der Bij - Bass
For more information, visit www.obsidian.nu.
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| Source: | obsidian.nu |
| Band profile: | Obsidian |
Gorgoroth - Limited Edition Details Of Latest Album
Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam has been released in a limited edition digipack on Regain Records. This edition features slightly modified cover art and a bonus DVD which includes the uncensored version of the "Carving A Giant" video not previously seen on MTV or YouTube as well as "The Making of Carving A Giant" documentary. More information on the release is available on Regain Records.
Limited edition digipack CD including bonus DVD.
CD:
1. Wound Upon Wound
2. Carving A Giant
3. God Seed (Twilight Of The Idols)
4. Sign Of An Open Eye
5. White Seed
6. Exit
7. Umtamed Forces
8. Prosperity And Beauty
DVD:
- Carving A Giant (video clip)
In other news, Regain Records sides with Infernus in the Gorgoroth drama: "Regain Records has finally decided how to go further with the Gorgoroth matter. Regain Records will continue the co-operation with the band's original member Infernus with a new line-up. This new line-up will be announced by Infernus through the new official website. Regain Records recognizes Infernus as the rightful owner of the bands name, logo and trademark, and is prepared to take any legal steps necessary to prevent any third party from exploiting it, artistically and commercially."
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Limited edition digipack CD including bonus DVD.
CD:
1. Wound Upon Wound
2. Carving A Giant
3. God Seed (Twilight Of The Idols)
4. Sign Of An Open Eye
5. White Seed
6. Exit
7. Umtamed Forces
8. Prosperity And Beauty
DVD:
- Carving A Giant (video clip)
In other news, Regain Records sides with Infernus in the Gorgoroth drama: "Regain Records has finally decided how to go further with the Gorgoroth matter. Regain Records will continue the co-operation with the band's original member Infernus with a new line-up. This new line-up will be announced by Infernus through the new official website. Regain Records recognizes Infernus as the rightful owner of the bands name, logo and trademark, and is prepared to take any legal steps necessary to prevent any third party from exploiting it, artistically and commercially."
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| Source: | theforcegorgoroth.org |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter - German DVD Premieres
Nuclear Blast and UCI Kinowelt are proud to present another series of outstanding highlight events: The world premieres of the first-ever DVD of Die Apokalyptischen Reiter (English: The Apocalyptic Riders) called "Tobsucht - Reitermania over Wacken & Party.San" in selected UCI Kinowelt cinemas!
The Dates:
Leipzig, UCI Kinowelt Nova Eventis:21.01.08 (whole band is on site!)
Berlin, UCI Kinowelt Colosseum: 23.01.08 (some of the band are on site)
Hamburg, UCI Kinowelt Mundsburg: 24.01.08 (some of the band are on site)
Bochum, UCI Kinowelt Ruhr Park: 28.01.08 (some of the band are on site)
Kaiserlautern, UCI Kinowelt: 30.01.08 (some of the band are on site)
At 19.00 the signing sessions with the present members will begin, the DVD will be shown starting at 20.00. The DVD not only contains the legendary concerts from the Wacken Open Air and the Party.San Festival (a special old-school show!), but also a roadmovie from the Russian/Ukrainian tour and a backstage documentation. The tickets only cost 6,00 ? - or try to win some at http://www.nuclearblast.de/win.
"Tobsucht - Reitermania Over Wacken & Party.San" will hit the stores on February, 1. You can watch a trailer for the DVD HERE! For more infos, check http://www.uci-kinowelt.de or http://www.nuclearblast.de.
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The Dates:
Leipzig, UCI Kinowelt Nova Eventis:21.01.08 (whole band is on site!)
Berlin, UCI Kinowelt Colosseum: 23.01.08 (some of the band are on site)
Hamburg, UCI Kinowelt Mundsburg: 24.01.08 (some of the band are on site)
Bochum, UCI Kinowelt Ruhr Park: 28.01.08 (some of the band are on site)
Kaiserlautern, UCI Kinowelt: 30.01.08 (some of the band are on site)
At 19.00 the signing sessions with the present members will begin, the DVD will be shown starting at 20.00. The DVD not only contains the legendary concerts from the Wacken Open Air and the Party.San Festival (a special old-school show!), but also a roadmovie from the Russian/Ukrainian tour and a backstage documentation. The tickets only cost 6,00 ? - or try to win some at http://www.nuclearblast.de/win.
"Tobsucht - Reitermania Over Wacken & Party.San" will hit the stores on February, 1. You can watch a trailer for the DVD HERE! For more infos, check http://www.uci-kinowelt.de or http://www.nuclearblast.de.
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Die Apokalyptischen Reiter |
Illdisposed - Announce New Guitarist
Danish extreme metallers Illdisposed have issued the following update:
"All right folks, it's time to reveal Martin's replacement. Our new guitarist is a longtime friend from Copenhagen, always showing up at our shows to party with us. Ladies and gentlemen: Mr. Franz Hellboss. The first time you'll see Franz live on stage with us will be in Copenhagen on Saturday, December 15th where he will join us for a song or two."
Illdisposed is currently mixing its new album at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden with Fredrik Nordström for a March 28, 2008 release via AFM Records.
Commented Jakob Batten: "The new album is recorded differently compared to the previous two albums. We didn't really cut into the tracks while recording so nearly everything you'll hear is first takes. We want it all to sound more raw and alive this time. A lot of the new albums you hear these days are so tight and over-produced that it doesn't sound like humans playing anymore and in the long run you get tired of it - I think."
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"All right folks, it's time to reveal Martin's replacement. Our new guitarist is a longtime friend from Copenhagen, always showing up at our shows to party with us. Ladies and gentlemen: Mr. Franz Hellboss. The first time you'll see Franz live on stage with us will be in Copenhagen on Saturday, December 15th where he will join us for a song or two."
Illdisposed is currently mixing its new album at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden with Fredrik Nordström for a March 28, 2008 release via AFM Records.
Commented Jakob Batten: "The new album is recorded differently compared to the previous two albums. We didn't really cut into the tracks while recording so nearly everything you'll hear is first takes. We want it all to sound more raw and alive this time. A lot of the new albums you hear these days are so tight and over-produced that it doesn't sound like humans playing anymore and in the long run you get tired of it - I think."
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| Source: | illdisposed.dk |
| Band profile: | Illdisposed |
Retaliation - New Songs Posted Online
Two new songs from Swedish grinders Retaliation have been put online at this location. The tracks come off the band's upcoming new album "The Cost Of Redemption", which is set to be released in early 2008 via No Tolerance Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Iced Earth - Matt Barlow Rejoins Band
Matt Barlow has rejoined Iced Earth, according to the following statement posted on www.icedearth.com:
"Hello Dear Friends!
Once again the winds of change are upon us, and this time I can say that I am very happy about the result.
While out on the European tour I had several in depth discussions with many loyal Iced Earth fans. A common theme of these discussions was how much Matt is missed. I agreed with the fans that things were not the same and that it was a very special period in Iced Earth's history.
When I heard several months ago that Matt was going to be doing a project in music again, I was thinking about contacting him and seeing what his intentions were. I didn't act on this because I was so focused on the writing of the new epic, and frankly, it just didn't seem realistic.
Well, after getting out on the road and speaking with many of you directly, I decided to call Matt and see how he was doing and if he was interested in working together again. I am proud to say that he is coming back to Iced Earth and we will be getting back to work in the studio very soon.
Matt will be singing on Part 2 of the Something Wicked concept CD and we will be looking forward to getting out on tour and delivering a series of Iced Earth shows that will rival any in the history of the band. And there will be a proper DVD filmed from this period, something we've all been waiting for.
I want you all to know that it was you who made this a reality. I have missed Matt's presence onstage and in my personal life in a big way over the past few years, so I appreciate your honesty in our discussions. It did help me realize the decision to move forward with pursuing this. The fans have spoken and we have delivered!
You true fans know that I'm a straight shooter, I say what I mean and mean what I say. And though I value your opinions greatly, you must believe that this is a decision that comes completely from the heart and is not motivated by anything other than what feels the best for Iced Earth. This is the way that things have always been dealt with, for better or for worse, but always honestly and from the heart.
Tim Owens is a great and talented singer and I wish the best for him and his future on a personal and professional level.
There will be more news soon as to further developments and plans. This will push back the release of Part 2 a bit. Not because we couldn't be ready to record in time, but because of a new addition to Matt's family in early 2008!
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"Hello Dear Friends!
Once again the winds of change are upon us, and this time I can say that I am very happy about the result.
While out on the European tour I had several in depth discussions with many loyal Iced Earth fans. A common theme of these discussions was how much Matt is missed. I agreed with the fans that things were not the same and that it was a very special period in Iced Earth's history.
When I heard several months ago that Matt was going to be doing a project in music again, I was thinking about contacting him and seeing what his intentions were. I didn't act on this because I was so focused on the writing of the new epic, and frankly, it just didn't seem realistic.
Well, after getting out on the road and speaking with many of you directly, I decided to call Matt and see how he was doing and if he was interested in working together again. I am proud to say that he is coming back to Iced Earth and we will be getting back to work in the studio very soon.
Matt will be singing on Part 2 of the Something Wicked concept CD and we will be looking forward to getting out on tour and delivering a series of Iced Earth shows that will rival any in the history of the band. And there will be a proper DVD filmed from this period, something we've all been waiting for.
I want you all to know that it was you who made this a reality. I have missed Matt's presence onstage and in my personal life in a big way over the past few years, so I appreciate your honesty in our discussions. It did help me realize the decision to move forward with pursuing this. The fans have spoken and we have delivered!
You true fans know that I'm a straight shooter, I say what I mean and mean what I say. And though I value your opinions greatly, you must believe that this is a decision that comes completely from the heart and is not motivated by anything other than what feels the best for Iced Earth. This is the way that things have always been dealt with, for better or for worse, but always honestly and from the heart.
Tim Owens is a great and talented singer and I wish the best for him and his future on a personal and professional level.
There will be more news soon as to further developments and plans. This will push back the release of Part 2 a bit. Not because we couldn't be ready to record in time, but because of a new addition to Matt's family in early 2008!
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| Source: | icedearth.com |
| Band profile: | Iced Earth |
Dream Evil - Update From The Band
The following message was posted on the official website of Swedish Power metallers Dream Evil:
"Finally we've got a new webmaster and our new site is up and running as you all can see. It's been totally quiet in the news section for a wile, we're sorry about that! We are not dead, only lazy old farts.
So what happened in the Dream Evil camp the last six months?
For family reasons our lead guitarist Mark Black unfortunately left the band and we now have a new (hairy & scary) axe swinger called Dannee Demon .
Dream Evil will release a cd with some new songs and some old songs (which earlier only have been released as bonus tracks in Japan) combined with a live DVD recorded November 25:th 2006 in Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg. The preliminary release date is now set to March - April 2008. The album will be called "Gold Medal in Metal".
We are all working in our metal factories on making new splendid unbloody serious farmer metal anthems that hopefully will show up on our next studio album.
We also hope that the "upcoming live shows"-section on this site will be filled with gigs in a near future near You."
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"Finally we've got a new webmaster and our new site is up and running as you all can see. It's been totally quiet in the news section for a wile, we're sorry about that! We are not dead, only lazy old farts.
So what happened in the Dream Evil camp the last six months?
For family reasons our lead guitarist Mark Black unfortunately left the band and we now have a new (hairy & scary) axe swinger called Dannee Demon .
Dream Evil will release a cd with some new songs and some old songs (which earlier only have been released as bonus tracks in Japan) combined with a live DVD recorded November 25:th 2006 in Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg. The preliminary release date is now set to March - April 2008. The album will be called "Gold Medal in Metal".
We are all working in our metal factories on making new splendid unbloody serious farmer metal anthems that hopefully will show up on our next studio album.
We also hope that the "upcoming live shows"-section on this site will be filled with gigs in a near future near You."
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| Source: | dreamevil.se |
| Band profile: | Dream Evil |
Divine Heresy - Japanese Bonus Track Online
Roadrunner Records UK reports: "To coincide with the beginning of the Divine Heresy UK tour we have uploaded "Purity Defiled", a song which is only available on the Japanese version of "Bleed The Fifth". The stream will only be available for the duration of the tour so make your way to our music section to listen to it while it's there. Click here to listen to "Purity Defiled".
Divine Heresy UK Tour dates are:
11 Dec 2007 UNDERWORLD London, UK
12 Dec 2007 ZODIAC Oxford, UK
13 Dec 2007 WEDGEWOOD ROOMS Portsmouth, UK
14 Dec 2007 ARTS CENTRE Colchester, UK
15 Dec 2007 SUGARMILL Stoke, UK
16 Dec 2007 KING TUTS Glasgow, UK
17 Dec 2007 ACADEMY 2 Manchester, UK
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Divine Heresy UK Tour dates are:
11 Dec 2007 UNDERWORLD London, UK
12 Dec 2007 ZODIAC Oxford, UK
13 Dec 2007 WEDGEWOOD ROOMS Portsmouth, UK
14 Dec 2007 ARTS CENTRE Colchester, UK
15 Dec 2007 SUGARMILL Stoke, UK
16 Dec 2007 KING TUTS Glasgow, UK
17 Dec 2007 ACADEMY 2 Manchester, UK
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Divine Heresy |
| Event: | Divine Heresy + Blood Red Throne: European Tour |