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Norther - Sign With Century Media
The following news was posted on the website of Century Media :
"Century Media Records is proud to announce the signing of Finnish Metal band Norther. Since the early days of Sentenced, Century Media was always fond of Finnish acts and we are glad to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary in 2008 with another highlight from the cold North."
The band comments as follows:
"Norther is very excited to announce that we are now a part of the Century Media family. We have been working hard on our new album for months now, and currently we are finishing the mastering and artwork. All members of Norther are very excited about this new contract as well as the forthcoming album which presents a new found power that we all are very proud of. The album will be released in early 2008, stay posted for exact dates. We are anxious to get this album released through a big label and tour the world like never before. Looking forward to meeting you all at the shows!"
You can read more here
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"Century Media Records is proud to announce the signing of Finnish Metal band Norther. Since the early days of Sentenced, Century Media was always fond of Finnish acts and we are glad to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary in 2008 with another highlight from the cold North."
The band comments as follows:
"Norther is very excited to announce that we are now a part of the Century Media family. We have been working hard on our new album for months now, and currently we are finishing the mastering and artwork. All members of Norther are very excited about this new contract as well as the forthcoming album which presents a new found power that we all are very proud of. The album will be released in early 2008, stay posted for exact dates. We are anxious to get this album released through a big label and tour the world like never before. Looking forward to meeting you all at the shows!"
You can read more here
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| Source: | centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | Norther |
Destruction - Brand U.K. Booking Agent 'An Insult To True Metal Fans'
German thrash gods Destruction have released the following statement after the recent tour of the U.K. and Ireland.
"All three bands really want to thank all of the fans who turned out to support us on our recent Tour of the UK., but we also wish with hindsight, to apologise to some of you that you had to see us in circumstances that were not ideal, at some venues which sometimes should not have even been included on the schedule. This is solely down to the work undertaken by the booking agent we opted to use, Jon Knight of HAGP Music and we would like to draw the attention of all other bands and the fans to this person because we are most disappointed that charlatans like this continue to be in positions of power in the industry we all love - that of Metal!"
Destruction frontman Schmier adds - "After 24 years of playing Metal on a professional level, working with this Concert agency was the worst and most unprofessional experience we've ever had in Europe! I wanna thank all the faithful fans that made this tour a success. Our loyal crew & our brothers in Onslaught and Amenti who suffered the same circumstances as well, (Sorry mates!!) but, we all really deserve better than this HAGP Music guy, surely?! No catering on most of the gigs, no posters & advertisement for the shows and the technical rider, which we did send to the UK several months ago, all just seemed to have evaporated or been ignored!"
"Some of this tour was an insult to METAL! A bloody fuckin´ shame, but because the fans had waited so fuckin´ long, we did not want to disappoint any of you. I really hope that the of the lack of professional equipment at some of the venues will not harm any of the bands in the future or take away from the fact that we know many of you supported us to the hilt on this tour. WE found solutions to go on and did not lose a single show on this chaotic horror trip! The replacement gig (Nottingham, Old Angel) for the cancelled show (in Liverpool) came with local assistance and from within the touring family, not from HAGP Music, who then decided also to stop talking to our management and ignoring our email requests for assistance?"
Realistically, several shows on this tour should never have been booked in the first place. HAGP Music didn't care about contracts, venues, the fans, the bands, not even his local guys who were making the best of it sometimes. To have shows announced as being cancelled without our knowledge, to not have the right equipment or have even researched the venues at all etc., caused dreadful tumult to everyone on the tour and required us ourselves to go on to Metal Forums telling people that the gigs would go ahead. How unprofessional is that? Without the long held experience of our combined band and crew and the great support shown by the Onslaught and Amenti blokes, this tour wouldn't have survived! I publicly thank every single one!"
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"All three bands really want to thank all of the fans who turned out to support us on our recent Tour of the UK., but we also wish with hindsight, to apologise to some of you that you had to see us in circumstances that were not ideal, at some venues which sometimes should not have even been included on the schedule. This is solely down to the work undertaken by the booking agent we opted to use, Jon Knight of HAGP Music and we would like to draw the attention of all other bands and the fans to this person because we are most disappointed that charlatans like this continue to be in positions of power in the industry we all love - that of Metal!"
Destruction frontman Schmier adds - "After 24 years of playing Metal on a professional level, working with this Concert agency was the worst and most unprofessional experience we've ever had in Europe! I wanna thank all the faithful fans that made this tour a success. Our loyal crew & our brothers in Onslaught and Amenti who suffered the same circumstances as well, (Sorry mates!!) but, we all really deserve better than this HAGP Music guy, surely?! No catering on most of the gigs, no posters & advertisement for the shows and the technical rider, which we did send to the UK several months ago, all just seemed to have evaporated or been ignored!"
"Some of this tour was an insult to METAL! A bloody fuckin´ shame, but because the fans had waited so fuckin´ long, we did not want to disappoint any of you. I really hope that the of the lack of professional equipment at some of the venues will not harm any of the bands in the future or take away from the fact that we know many of you supported us to the hilt on this tour. WE found solutions to go on and did not lose a single show on this chaotic horror trip! The replacement gig (Nottingham, Old Angel) for the cancelled show (in Liverpool) came with local assistance and from within the touring family, not from HAGP Music, who then decided also to stop talking to our management and ignoring our email requests for assistance?"
Realistically, several shows on this tour should never have been booked in the first place. HAGP Music didn't care about contracts, venues, the fans, the bands, not even his local guys who were making the best of it sometimes. To have shows announced as being cancelled without our knowledge, to not have the right equipment or have even researched the venues at all etc., caused dreadful tumult to everyone on the tour and required us ourselves to go on to Metal Forums telling people that the gigs would go ahead. How unprofessional is that? Without the long held experience of our combined band and crew and the great support shown by the Onslaught and Amenti blokes, this tour wouldn't have survived! I publicly thank every single one!"
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| Source: | destruction.de |
| Band profile: | Destruction |
Metal Storm Is Moving
Hello all!
As you've noticed over a past month we've been down a couple times. Since we've been on a shared hosting service we haven't had much to say on the matter and... well the server that has been hosting the site has simply chickened out on us on those times. Hence we've bought ourselves our own server and we'll be upgrading our Internet connection as well, as the current one is obviously lacking for some of you out there outside Estonia.
As of this news item no further news will be posted until the move is completed. Some time during tomorrow we'll turn Metal Storm into a read-only mode and you will all be forced to logout. You'll be able to browse but you won't be able to post, edit, rate, etc. On the top a corresponding message will appear. When we have switched over, it will take a bit of time for DNS records to adjust for the whole world. Once the message on the top disappears and you can log in again, you'll know that you've reached the new location.
Some problems may surface, so bear with us until those are resolved.
Cheers,
Ivor & Staff on the road to world domination
As you've noticed over a past month we've been down a couple times. Since we've been on a shared hosting service we haven't had much to say on the matter and... well the server that has been hosting the site has simply chickened out on us on those times. Hence we've bought ourselves our own server and we'll be upgrading our Internet connection as well, as the current one is obviously lacking for some of you out there outside Estonia.
As of this news item no further news will be posted until the move is completed. Some time during tomorrow we'll turn Metal Storm into a read-only mode and you will all be forced to logout. You'll be able to browse but you won't be able to post, edit, rate, etc. On the top a corresponding message will appear. When we have switched over, it will take a bit of time for DNS records to adjust for the whole world. Once the message on the top disappears and you can log in again, you'll know that you've reached the new location.
Some problems may surface, so bear with us until those are resolved.
Cheers,
Ivor & Staff on the road to world domination
Earache Records - Thrashing Like A Maniac Compilation
Earache Records announces the release of an explosive collection of tracks from the growing legion of New-School Thrash & Crossover bands, set to appear instores in UK and Europe on 21 January 2008 & February 5th in USA.
The compilation entitled "Thrashing Like A Maniac" brings together the very best of the new crop of bands who are revelling in re-awakening the long lost genre, and building on the work of the past thrash masters. It will surely please old and new fans of the genre alike, if razor-sharp riffs, blistering drum speeds and shredding guitar solos are what you crave.
To find out more about the release , head over to http://www.myspace.com/thrashinglikeamaniac.
For many of the acts this collection brings together their very first recordings. Bands include Earache's Evile and Bonded By Blood, plus the debut of recent Earache signees, Irish Thrashers Gama Bomb, as well as the leaders of the current thrash-pack - Municipal Waste. Hand-picked tracks from Dekapitator, Warbringer, Fueled By Fire, Toxic Holocaust, SSS, Mutant, Brasil's Violator, Merciless Death, UK's Deadfall, Lazarus, Send More Paramedics and Sweden's Decadence also appear.
"Thrashing Like A Maniac" comes at a time where thrash is once again making its mark on the world of heavy metal. Featuring bands drawing on old school thrash's no-frills aggression and injecting a healthy dosage of energy and fun back into the scene.
"Thrashing Like A Maniac" is released on CD and Vinyl LP, both formats also come with a bonus FREE 24 page Xeroxed B/W zine entitled Speed Merchants which contains exclusive interviews with all the bands featured.
The tracklisting is as follows:
01. Bonded By Blood - Immortal Life
02. Evile - Thrasher
03. Municipal Waste - The Art Of Partying
04. Dekapitator - Deathstrike Command
05. Fueled By Fire - Massive Execution
06. Decadence - Corrosion
07. Warbringer - Total War
08. SSS - Overload
09. Gama Bomb - Zombi Brew
10. Merciless Death - Exumer
11. Deadfall - Resistance Is Futile
12. Lazarus - Last Breath
13. Toxic Holocaust - War Is Hell
14. Mutant - Psycho Therapy
15. Violator - Atomic Nightmare
16. Send More Paramedics - Twilight Of The Flies
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The compilation entitled "Thrashing Like A Maniac" brings together the very best of the new crop of bands who are revelling in re-awakening the long lost genre, and building on the work of the past thrash masters. It will surely please old and new fans of the genre alike, if razor-sharp riffs, blistering drum speeds and shredding guitar solos are what you crave.
To find out more about the release , head over to http://www.myspace.com/thrashinglikeamaniac.
For many of the acts this collection brings together their very first recordings. Bands include Earache's Evile and Bonded By Blood, plus the debut of recent Earache signees, Irish Thrashers Gama Bomb, as well as the leaders of the current thrash-pack - Municipal Waste. Hand-picked tracks from Dekapitator, Warbringer, Fueled By Fire, Toxic Holocaust, SSS, Mutant, Brasil's Violator, Merciless Death, UK's Deadfall, Lazarus, Send More Paramedics and Sweden's Decadence also appear.
"Thrashing Like A Maniac" comes at a time where thrash is once again making its mark on the world of heavy metal. Featuring bands drawing on old school thrash's no-frills aggression and injecting a healthy dosage of energy and fun back into the scene.
"Thrashing Like A Maniac" is released on CD and Vinyl LP, both formats also come with a bonus FREE 24 page Xeroxed B/W zine entitled Speed Merchants which contains exclusive interviews with all the bands featured.
The tracklisting is as follows:
01. Bonded By Blood - Immortal Life
02. Evile - Thrasher
03. Municipal Waste - The Art Of Partying
04. Dekapitator - Deathstrike Command
05. Fueled By Fire - Massive Execution
06. Decadence - Corrosion
07. Warbringer - Total War
08. SSS - Overload
09. Gama Bomb - Zombi Brew
10. Merciless Death - Exumer
11. Deadfall - Resistance Is Futile
12. Lazarus - Last Breath
13. Toxic Holocaust - War Is Hell
14. Mutant - Psycho Therapy
15. Violator - Atomic Nightmare
16. Send More Paramedics - Twilight Of The Flies
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| Source: | earachenews.blogspot.com |
Tankard - First Tour In South America
Tankard has announced their first South American tour ever! This is the message that Gerre posted on their official website:
''Hi Folks!
We proudly announce the dates of our very first South-America-tour! We are really looking forward to thrash and party following cities and clubs:
04.12.07 Santiago (RCH), Galpon Victor Jara
05.12.07 Porto Alegre/RS (BR), Bar Opinião
06.12.07 Cascavel/PR (BR), Cascavel Country Clube
07.12.07 Sao Paulo/SP (BR), Hangar 110
08.12.07 Belo Horizonte/MG (BR), Lapa Multishow
Hope to meet you crazy thrashers on tour!
Cheers Tankard''
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''Hi Folks!
We proudly announce the dates of our very first South-America-tour! We are really looking forward to thrash and party following cities and clubs:
04.12.07 Santiago (RCH), Galpon Victor Jara
05.12.07 Porto Alegre/RS (BR), Bar Opinião
06.12.07 Cascavel/PR (BR), Cascavel Country Clube
07.12.07 Sao Paulo/SP (BR), Hangar 110
08.12.07 Belo Horizonte/MG (BR), Lapa Multishow
Hope to meet you crazy thrashers on tour!
Cheers Tankard''
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| Source: | tankard.info |
| Band profile: | Tankard |
| Event: | Tankard: South American Tour |
Absentation - New Website Online, EP And Samples Available
Syrian Death Metal band Absentation have opened their official website, http://www.absentationband.com. The bands first EP "Death Chapter" is available for free to download, while you can find samples of the full-length album "Mental Battle Resurrection" at the discography section on the website.
In other news, Absentation are now looking for a Bassist and a Drummer, if you are interested please contact the band manager via the contact page (here). Absentation will enter to the studio in middle of november to record the new album entitled "Claves Inferni".
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In other news, Absentation are now looking for a Bassist and a Drummer, if you are interested please contact the band manager via the contact page (here). Absentation will enter to the studio in middle of november to record the new album entitled "Claves Inferni".
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| Source: | absentationband.com |
| Band profile: | Absentation |
Danish Metal Awards - And The Winners Are...
The Danish Metal Awards 2007 were held yesterday night (Saturday, November 17) at Amager Bio in Copenhagen, Denmark. The winners in each category are:
Metal Album Of The Year: Volbeat - Rock The Rebel / Metal The Devil
Metal Debut Album Of The Year: Pitchblack - Redesigned To Dislike
Metal Production Of The Year: Mnemic - Passenger
Metal Cover Of The Year: Anubis Gate - Andromeda Unchained
Metal Video Of The Year: The Psyke Project - "I Get Paralyzed"
International Metal Album Of The Year: Machine Head - The Blackening
Metal Live Band Of The Year: Dawn Of Demise
Metal Talent Of The Year: Invisius - Edge of Hostility
At the award show Soilwork, Hatesphere, Volbeat, Mnemic and Evil Masquerade played abbreviated sets. Horned Almighty and Pilgrimz played at the DMeA after-party.
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Metal Album Of The Year: Volbeat - Rock The Rebel / Metal The Devil
Metal Debut Album Of The Year: Pitchblack - Redesigned To Dislike
Metal Production Of The Year: Mnemic - Passenger
Metal Cover Of The Year: Anubis Gate - Andromeda Unchained
Metal Video Of The Year: The Psyke Project - "I Get Paralyzed"
International Metal Album Of The Year: Machine Head - The Blackening
Metal Live Band Of The Year: Dawn Of Demise
Metal Talent Of The Year: Invisius - Edge of Hostility
At the award show Soilwork, Hatesphere, Volbeat, Mnemic and Evil Masquerade played abbreviated sets. Horned Almighty and Pilgrimz played at the DMeA after-party.
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| Source: | antenna.nu |
Vicious Rumors - Vocalist Leaves Again But Band Is Not Breaking Up
US Power Metallers Vicious Rumors have posted the following press release on their official website:
"Vicious Rumors would like to thank all the fans and friends who supported the band over the last year on the World War Tour. We had a great time with everyone at all the shows in the USA, Europe & Japan. As the Warball tour ends the band is now in pre production for a new studio CD to be released next year.
Even tho the band has gone through many changes over the years VR has maintained a solid force in US power metal over the last 25 years. VR has already written several new songs for the new CD to follow up "Warball". Due to artistic differences singer James Rivera is no longer in VR. James was let go after the European tour in Sept '07. Recently James Rivera has issued a statement saying VR was Broken up after his departure with a list of other personal problems. We understand that Helstar is his true love and passion and wish them all the best.
VR moves forward to next year with a new CD and a new lineup. After 25 years, 12 Cd's & countless tours in no way has Vicious Rumors split up. You cant kill rock n roll..
Look for VR on tour with a new CD in 2008."
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"Vicious Rumors would like to thank all the fans and friends who supported the band over the last year on the World War Tour. We had a great time with everyone at all the shows in the USA, Europe & Japan. As the Warball tour ends the band is now in pre production for a new studio CD to be released next year.
Even tho the band has gone through many changes over the years VR has maintained a solid force in US power metal over the last 25 years. VR has already written several new songs for the new CD to follow up "Warball". Due to artistic differences singer James Rivera is no longer in VR. James was let go after the European tour in Sept '07. Recently James Rivera has issued a statement saying VR was Broken up after his departure with a list of other personal problems. We understand that Helstar is his true love and passion and wish them all the best.
VR moves forward to next year with a new CD and a new lineup. After 25 years, 12 Cd's & countless tours in no way has Vicious Rumors split up. You cant kill rock n roll..
Look for VR on tour with a new CD in 2008."
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| Source: | viciousrumors.com |
| Band profile: | Vicious Rumors |
Testament - New Album Title Revealed
The following messege has been posted on the band's offical site:
"The great revenge: Testament's upcoming release entitled "The Formation Of Damnation" is being recorded as we speak! They are currently recording the drums tracks with Andy Sneap at Fantasy Studios, in Berkeley, California.
More details, studio reports and pics coming soon... stay tuned!"
Testament's current lineup is rounded out by Chuck Billy on vocals, Eric Peterson on rhythm guitar, Alex Skolnick on lead guitar and Greg Christian on bass. The drums will be recorded with long time band friend Paul Bostaph (Slayer, Exodus, Forbidden, Systematic).
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"The great revenge: Testament's upcoming release entitled "The Formation Of Damnation" is being recorded as we speak! They are currently recording the drums tracks with Andy Sneap at Fantasy Studios, in Berkeley, California.
More details, studio reports and pics coming soon... stay tuned!"
Testament's current lineup is rounded out by Chuck Billy on vocals, Eric Peterson on rhythm guitar, Alex Skolnick on lead guitar and Greg Christian on bass. The drums will be recorded with long time band friend Paul Bostaph (Slayer, Exodus, Forbidden, Systematic).
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| Source: | testamentlegions.com |
| Band profile: | Testament |
Megadeth - Announce European Tour Dates
Megadeth have announced on their official website the following 2008 European tour dates:
UPDATED: (on 19 November) thanks to White Winter Sun
Feb. 06 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Arena
Feb. 07 - Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene
Feb. 08 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ KB Halle
Feb. 10 - Berlin, Germany @ Columbiahalle
Feb. 11 - Dortmund, Germany @ Westfallenhalle
Feb. 13 - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg @ Den Atelier
Feb. 14 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso
Feb. 15 - Antwerp, Belgium @ Hof Ter Lo All
Feb. 17 - Norwich, UK @ UEA
Feb. 18 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
Feb. 19 - Glasgow, Scotland @ Academy
Feb. 20 - Newcastle, UK @ Academy
Feb. 22 - Birmingham, UK @ Academy
Feb. 23 - Manchester, UK @ Academy
Feb. 24 - London, UK @ Brixton Academy
Feb. 26 - Paris, France @ Elysee Montmartre
Feb. 28 - Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz
Feb. 29 - Madrid, Spain @ Macumba
Mar. 01 - Bilbao, Spain @ Santana 27
Mar. 03 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Rohstofflager
Mar. 04 - Milan, Italy @ Alcatraz
Mar. 05 - Pordenone, Italy @ Palasport
Mar. 07 - Uherske Hradiste, @ Czech Republic Metalmania 2008 - Zimny Stadion
Mar. 08 - Katowice, Poland @ Metalmania 2008 - Spodek
Mar. 10 - Munich, Germany @ Zenith
Mar. 11 - Frankfurt, Germany @ Hugenottenhalle
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UPDATED: (on 19 November) thanks to White Winter Sun
Feb. 06 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Arena
Feb. 07 - Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene
Feb. 08 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ KB Halle
Feb. 10 - Berlin, Germany @ Columbiahalle
Feb. 11 - Dortmund, Germany @ Westfallenhalle
Feb. 13 - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg @ Den Atelier
Feb. 14 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso
Feb. 15 - Antwerp, Belgium @ Hof Ter Lo All
Feb. 17 - Norwich, UK @ UEA
Feb. 18 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
Feb. 19 - Glasgow, Scotland @ Academy
Feb. 20 - Newcastle, UK @ Academy
Feb. 22 - Birmingham, UK @ Academy
Feb. 23 - Manchester, UK @ Academy
Feb. 24 - London, UK @ Brixton Academy
Feb. 26 - Paris, France @ Elysee Montmartre
Feb. 28 - Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz
Feb. 29 - Madrid, Spain @ Macumba
Mar. 01 - Bilbao, Spain @ Santana 27
Mar. 03 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Rohstofflager
Mar. 04 - Milan, Italy @ Alcatraz
Mar. 05 - Pordenone, Italy @ Palasport
Mar. 07 - Uherske Hradiste, @ Czech Republic Metalmania 2008 - Zimny Stadion
Mar. 08 - Katowice, Poland @ Metalmania 2008 - Spodek
Mar. 10 - Munich, Germany @ Zenith
Mar. 11 - Frankfurt, Germany @ Hugenottenhalle
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| Source: | megadeth.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
| Event: | Megadeth: European Tour |
Artillery - Is B.A.C.K.
Michael Stützer, from Danish thrash legends Artillery had this to say on the Artillery website:
"Artillery is B.A.C.K!!!
I am happy to announce, that Artillery has begun rehearsing (instrumental), with a present line-up consisting of:
Lead guitar: Morten Stützer
Bass: Peter Thorslund
Drums: Carsten Nielsen
Lead guitar: Michael Stützer
We have already cleared Terror Squad, Cybermind, The Eternal War and Khomaniac, and we have two confirmed offers at hand: Keep It True festival in Germany, and at Voxhall, Aarhus, Denmark.
We also have some new material which may just lead to a new studio album; however; nothing is confirmed...."
"Artillery is B.A.C.K!!!
I am happy to announce, that Artillery has begun rehearsing (instrumental), with a present line-up consisting of:
Lead guitar: Morten Stützer
Bass: Peter Thorslund
Drums: Carsten Nielsen
Lead guitar: Michael Stützer
We have already cleared Terror Squad, Cybermind, The Eternal War and Khomaniac, and we have two confirmed offers at hand: Keep It True festival in Germany, and at Voxhall, Aarhus, Denmark.
We also have some new material which may just lead to a new studio album; however; nothing is confirmed...."
| Source: | stutzer-music.com |
| Band profile: | Artillery |
Ensiferum - Team Up With Týr, Eluveitie And Others For European And North American Tours
Finnish viking metallers Ensiferum will team up with Faroese band Týr and Swiss shooting stars Eluveitie to tour through Europe and North America under the Paganfest banner. Co-headliners will be Korpiklaani and Moonsorrow in Europe and Turisas in North America.
The dates for Europe read as follows:
Paganfest Tour feat. Ensiferum, Korpiklaani, Moonsorrow, Týr and Eluveitie
02.04.2008 - DEN, Copenhagen
03.04.2008 - NED, Tilburg
04.04.2008 - BEL, Antwerp
05.04.2008 - GER, Osnabrück
06.04.2008 - ENG, London
07.04.2008 - ENG, Leeds
08.04.2008 - ENG, Dudley
09.04.2008 - FRA, Paris
10.04.2008 - SUI, Pratteln
11.04.2008 - AUT, Linz
12.04.2008 - AUT, Wien
13.04.2008 - CZE, Zlin
14.04.2008 - HUN, Budapest
15.04.2008 - SLO, Ljubljana
16.04.2008 - GER, Ludwigsburg
17.04.2008 - GER, Berlin
18.04.2008 - GER, Leipzig
19.04.2008 - GER, München
20.04.2008 - AUT, Graz
21.04.2008 - GER, Saarbrücken
22.04.2008 - GER, Frankfurt
For the North American leg the following dates have been confirmed. More dates are to be announced soon.
Paganfest Tour feat. Ensiferum, Turisas, Týr and Eluveitie
25.04.2008 - CAN, Toronto, ON
26.04.2008 - CAN, Montreal, QC
27.04.2008 - USA, Worcester, MA
28.04.2008 - USA, Springfield, VA
29.04.2008 - USA, Cleveland, OH
05.05.2008 - USA, Seattle, WA
10.05.2008 - USA, Orange County, CA
15.05.2008 - USA, Ft. Worth, TX
16.05.2008 - USA, San Antonio, TX
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The dates for Europe read as follows:
Paganfest Tour feat. Ensiferum, Korpiklaani, Moonsorrow, Týr and Eluveitie
02.04.2008 - DEN, Copenhagen
03.04.2008 - NED, Tilburg
04.04.2008 - BEL, Antwerp
05.04.2008 - GER, Osnabrück
06.04.2008 - ENG, London
07.04.2008 - ENG, Leeds
08.04.2008 - ENG, Dudley
09.04.2008 - FRA, Paris
10.04.2008 - SUI, Pratteln
11.04.2008 - AUT, Linz
12.04.2008 - AUT, Wien
13.04.2008 - CZE, Zlin
14.04.2008 - HUN, Budapest
15.04.2008 - SLO, Ljubljana
16.04.2008 - GER, Ludwigsburg
17.04.2008 - GER, Berlin
18.04.2008 - GER, Leipzig
19.04.2008 - GER, München
20.04.2008 - AUT, Graz
21.04.2008 - GER, Saarbrücken
22.04.2008 - GER, Frankfurt
For the North American leg the following dates have been confirmed. More dates are to be announced soon.
Paganfest Tour feat. Ensiferum, Turisas, Týr and Eluveitie
25.04.2008 - CAN, Toronto, ON
26.04.2008 - CAN, Montreal, QC
27.04.2008 - USA, Worcester, MA
28.04.2008 - USA, Springfield, VA
29.04.2008 - USA, Cleveland, OH
05.05.2008 - USA, Seattle, WA
10.05.2008 - USA, Orange County, CA
15.05.2008 - USA, Ft. Worth, TX
16.05.2008 - USA, San Antonio, TX
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| Source: | paganfest.net |
| Band profile: | Ensiferum |
| Event: | Paganfest Europe Tour |
Children Of Bodom - Album Title Revealed
Children Of Bodom bassist Henkka Blacksmith has posted the following update straight from the Petrax Studio in Hollola, Finland:
"Last week in studio, Alexi has been doing vocals with Peter Tägtgren this week. Janne will finish his stuff now also, and by the end of the week everything should be fine. We will start mixing and mastering right away.
We did 9 tracks, including a new version of "Tie My Rope", plus 4 coversongs. We will post the different formats as soon as these are confirmed with the different release dates. The actual album itself will contain 9 COB tracks.
The album will be called Blooddrunk."
"Last week in studio, Alexi has been doing vocals with Peter Tägtgren this week. Janne will finish his stuff now also, and by the end of the week everything should be fine. We will start mixing and mastering right away.
We did 9 tracks, including a new version of "Tie My Rope", plus 4 coversongs. We will post the different formats as soon as these are confirmed with the different release dates. The actual album itself will contain 9 COB tracks.
The album will be called Blooddrunk."
| Source: | cobhc.com |
| Band profile: | Children Of Bodom |
Suidakra - Band Update
The following was posted on Suidakra's official site:
"It's been quite a while since you guys last got an update on the actions of SuidAkrA, but don't be fooled into thinking they've taken a well earned holiday!! The forthcoming DVD & Best Of CD package has been keeping them busy and it's paid off -- apart from the final layout, everything's finished. The content of the DVD has changed since it was first announced -- it will now feature SuidAkrA's Wacken 2007 show, instead of Wacken 2006. Expect an early 2008 release for this fine package; more info about the exact date and tracklisting will follow soon and, of course, will appear here first.
The first tourdates for 2008 have been confirmed, hopefully there's something near you! 2008 will probably not see as much live action from SuidAkrA as 2007 did, because attention is beginning to turn to the next album! They have just started working on some new songs which will eventually form their next (multi-platinum selling) record
Autumn is the season for change and moving on, so the band would like to wish all the best to Marcel who has decided to take a step back from all band activities in order to concentrate fully on his job. A new live guitar player has already been recruited and will play the forthcoming shows."
Finally, a few words from SuidAkrA themselves: "We have the chance to play in the United States in 2008! Unfortunately, it costs a shitload of money for flights and whatnot to make this happen... So if anyone can help "sponsor" us at all, we would absolutely appreciate it! We know we have a lot of fans in the US and it's long overdue for us to make our first appearance over there. Please do not seek direct contact from us about this, as we cannot give out any information yet, nor are we involved in the sponsorship. Instead, please contact Alina Michelle by either sending her an email to support@suidakra.com or a message via her mySpace page with the subject line of SUIDAKRA SPONSORSHIP, as she will manage all offers of help. Please understand that she cannot give out any information about dates or events unless it is to people who really can consider helping out... We hope to meet you next year! Thanks for any help!"
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"It's been quite a while since you guys last got an update on the actions of SuidAkrA, but don't be fooled into thinking they've taken a well earned holiday!! The forthcoming DVD & Best Of CD package has been keeping them busy and it's paid off -- apart from the final layout, everything's finished. The content of the DVD has changed since it was first announced -- it will now feature SuidAkrA's Wacken 2007 show, instead of Wacken 2006. Expect an early 2008 release for this fine package; more info about the exact date and tracklisting will follow soon and, of course, will appear here first.
The first tourdates for 2008 have been confirmed, hopefully there's something near you! 2008 will probably not see as much live action from SuidAkrA as 2007 did, because attention is beginning to turn to the next album! They have just started working on some new songs which will eventually form their next (multi-platinum selling) record
Autumn is the season for change and moving on, so the band would like to wish all the best to Marcel who has decided to take a step back from all band activities in order to concentrate fully on his job. A new live guitar player has already been recruited and will play the forthcoming shows."
Finally, a few words from SuidAkrA themselves: "We have the chance to play in the United States in 2008! Unfortunately, it costs a shitload of money for flights and whatnot to make this happen... So if anyone can help "sponsor" us at all, we would absolutely appreciate it! We know we have a lot of fans in the US and it's long overdue for us to make our first appearance over there. Please do not seek direct contact from us about this, as we cannot give out any information yet, nor are we involved in the sponsorship. Instead, please contact Alina Michelle by either sending her an email to support@suidakra.com or a message via her mySpace page with the subject line of SUIDAKRA SPONSORSHIP, as she will manage all offers of help. Please understand that she cannot give out any information about dates or events unless it is to people who really can consider helping out... We hope to meet you next year! Thanks for any help!"
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| Source: | suidakra.com |
| Band profile: | Suidakra |
Siebenbürgen - Band Is Back Together
The following update was posted on Siebenbürgen MySpace page by Marcus Ehlin:
"Greetings fellow metal heads and all other dark creatures that follow our path!
I'm glad to inform you all that Siebenbürgen has risen from the grave and are back with full force, with a new upcoming album in 2008.
Mr Bryngelsson and me have resurrected the band, though in a different shape and a different form, but still under the same black flag that Siebenbürgen proudly hails under.
New members follows our course: Dennis Ekdahl on drums and Johnnie Gunther on keyboard. We are still trying out for lead guitar. Richard Bryngelsson is of course still handling the guitar and I the vocals, but this time I have mantled the bass as well.
The music is in the same vein as before: dark and atmospheric metal.
A new start, a new beginning and a new chapter in the glorious history of Siebenbürgen.
We hope to see you all on tour soon! STAY METAL!!!"
"Greetings fellow metal heads and all other dark creatures that follow our path!
I'm glad to inform you all that Siebenbürgen has risen from the grave and are back with full force, with a new upcoming album in 2008.
Mr Bryngelsson and me have resurrected the band, though in a different shape and a different form, but still under the same black flag that Siebenbürgen proudly hails under.
New members follows our course: Dennis Ekdahl on drums and Johnnie Gunther on keyboard. We are still trying out for lead guitar. Richard Bryngelsson is of course still handling the guitar and I the vocals, but this time I have mantled the bass as well.
The music is in the same vein as before: dark and atmospheric metal.
A new start, a new beginning and a new chapter in the glorious history of Siebenbürgen.
We hope to see you all on tour soon! STAY METAL!!!"
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Siebenbürgen |