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Threshold - Singer Pulls Out Of Upcoming Live Shows

Nuclear Blast have issued the following update concerning UK Prog Metallers Threshold:

"Threshold's singer Mac has astonished his fellow band members by deciding NOT to perform at this weekend's Metal Camp and Earthshaker festivals in Slovenia and Germany.

"Mac was due to arrive in England on Saturday for band rehearsals, but on Saturday morning he sent us a short email saying he has to get on with his life and he's not coming", keyboarder Richard West states.
"It was totally unexpected and we're all shocked by the news. Mac won't answer our phone calls so we can't get any more information from him. With two festivals to perform next weekend our only option was to cancel the shows or find a replacement singer."
Fortunately the band's previous singer Damian Wilson has come to the rescue and will perform at the festivals with the band for the first time since 1997!

Richard: " He's now very busy learning the new material in time for Friday's show in Slovenia. We don't know what the long-term solution is, our focus right now is on the two festivals, we'll see how they go and take it from there."

Damian Wilson is currently lead singer for the band Headspace who recently supported Ozzy Osbourne for UK shows including Wembley Arena.

For more information see www.thresh.net."

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Threshold
Posted: 20.07.2007 by Aylee_Bodom | Comments (3)


Ephel Duath - Begin Work On New Album

Official Earache Records press release:

"Italian experimental jazz metallers Ephel Duath have begun work on a new album due to be released in 2008. The album, entitled "Through My Dog's Eyes" is set to be a concept album in which a dog depicts his vision of various aspects of life, from casual things like nightmares or walks to deeper issues such as accepting death and the rules of nature that are unavoidable. The band are currently gathered together, writing and arranging the songs, and guitarist Davide had this to say about the album:

'The preproduction is very promising, and we'll abuse it to grasp and magnify the potential of each track: we are sure that the album will not only please the fans but that it will also bring us new ones'.

Talking about the concept behind "Through My Dog's Eyes", Davide has also stated that:

'Lyrics-wise, it is a first person narrative in the shape of various short novels. We are in no way attempting to prove any sort of superiority or draw a parallel between man and animal. All we intend to do is capture the essence of how we think dogs see life, hence the use of the first person, and all of this being speculation means that the texts deal with sheer fantasy. We'll push people to think about this concept as an ode to one of the animals with the most humanity in the eyes'.

'Through My Dog's Eyes' will follow the release of the upcoming remix album entitled "Pain Remixes The Known" which is set to be released on July 23rd. To hear a track from the album head over to http://www.myspace.com/ephelduathpainremixestheknown. To find out more about Ephel Duath visit: http://www.myspace.com/ephelduath. Catch Ephel Duath on tour on the these dates.

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Source: earache.com
Band profile: Ephel Duath
Posted: 19.07.2007 by Thryce | Comments (4)


Aeon - New Album Details

Finally! The new Aeon album "Rise To Dominate" is finished and to be unleashed upon mankind shortly! Be prepared for a technical Death Metal apocalypse! "Rise To Dominate" is Aeon's first album for Metal Blade Records and their third in total.

According to the band, the new songs are even "more brutal and raw than ever before". With all this going for the band, it's no wonder that no other than Dan Swanö (Bloodbath, Edge Of Sanity, a.o.), could be persuaded to mix the record. All hell's about to break loose around Aeon!

What can possibly be a bigger honor for a brutal death metal band than having the godfathers of the genre, Cannibal Corpse, declare to be fans of this band and take them out on a European tour? That's exactly what happened with Aeon. As a matter of fact, Cannibal Corpse bassist Alex Webster doesn't waste a chance to sing Aeon's praises: "Aeon's musicianship is among the best in death metal, but their songwriting is what truly sets them apart. It's rare to find a death metal band that is simultaneously crushingly brutal and infectiously catchy. Aeon is one of those rare bands!"

"Rise To Dominate" will be released the 7th of September (G/A/CH/I) - 10th of September (Europe)!

Tracklist "Rise To Dominate"

1) Helel Ben-Shachar
2) Spreading Their Disease
3) Living Sin
4) Hate Them
5) You Pray To Nothing
6) Caressed By The Holy Man
7) House Of Greed
8) Godless
9) When The War Comes
10) There Will Be No Heaven For Me
11) Luke 4-5-7
12) No One Escapes Us

The album cover can be viewed at this location.

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Band profile: Aeon
Posted: 19.07.2007 by Baz Anderson | Comments (2)


Brainstorm - Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement

The following message was posted on Brainstorm's official website:

After more than 15 years Brainstorm and long time bass player Andreas Mailänder has decided to go separate ways. "... Since my working situation is not going to ease up in the long run I won't be able to combine it with the upcoming touring for the new BS release. I'm left with no choice but to leave Brainstorm...". (read more below).
The Brainstorm guys are now in search for a new fourstringer to fill the vacant spot. If you think you are the right guy for the job send your application to info@brainstorm-web.net or to Metal Blade Records, attn. Brainstorm, P.O. Box 1332, D-73054 Eislingen, Germany."

Andi's statement:

"TIME To Say Goodbye!!!!!!!!!!!
15 years of Brainstorm - a damn long time!
... a dream I have worked hard for: record deal, successful releases, festivals all over the world! Endless tours, bands and friends all over the world.

Because my working situation is not going to ease up in the long run and I won't be able to combine it with the upcoming touring for the new Brainstorm release, I'm left with no choice but to leave Brainstorm...Too often the guys had to do without me, in difficult times they always stood beside me as friends, as the BS family and supported me in every possible way. I don't want to strain this friendship any further!!
I'm certain that the new BS album will deservedly bring the band further forward, the pay for the hard work of the band!! After so many hardworking years with each other, I don't want to hold the band back anymore and allow the band a kickstart for the release of the new album and the upcoming world tour. Of course I'll continue to be present through my Myspace page (http://www.myspace.com/amailaender) and will follow Brainstorm's career with mixed feelings... and please feel free to contact me whoever you are!
My thanks go out to the BS guys, Todde, Andy, Mille, Dieter and their families, our super BS crew, webmistress Marlies, my family, my parents, my brother, Metal Blade Records and most of all our fantastic BS fans all over the world!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's our doorway to survive".
Best wishes,
Andi Mailaender

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Source: truemetal.org
Band profile: Brainstorm
Posted: 19.07.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


Biomechanical - Parts Ways With Drummer

The following message was posted by frontman John K on Biomechanical's official MySpace page:

"Unfortunately Matt C has left Biomechanical for personal reasons. He is one of the best drummers we had the fortune to work with and we wish him all the best!
We are just about to finish our third album but it seems the release will be delayed as a result of the live situation plus the record label wants to make sure that the release will happen on a time where it will get it's maximum support. Will announce the new release date soon.''

Biomechanical are on the lookout for a drummer.
For any inquiries please email info@biomechanical.co.uk.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Biomechanical
Posted: 19.07.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (2)


Agent Steel - New Song Online

A new track entitled 'Hail to the Chief' from the upcoming Agent Stell album "Alienigma", has been posted to the Mascot Records MySpace page at this location.
"Alienigma" will be released the August, 31 via Mascot Records.
The artwork was disigned by Dimitri Patelis.

"Alienigma" tracklisting:

01. Fashioned From Dust
02. Wash The Planet Clean
03. Hail To The Chief
04. Wormwod
05. Liberty Lying Bleeding
06. Hybridized
07. Tiamats Fall
08. WPD
09. Lamb To The Slaughter
10. Extinct

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Agent Steel
Posted: 18.07.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


The Old Dead Tree - New Album Details

Parisian goth metallers The Old Dead Tree have returned from Stage One Studio in Germany, where producer Andy Classen recently finished recording, mixing and mastering the band's latest opus, "The Water Fields" which will be released on September 17 via Season of Mist.

"The band went further again, reaching a new stage in terms of songwriting and maturity. This album is much heavier and darker, but also more diverse and full of sheer emotion! Even the production of Andy Classen outdoes the job on our previous material", vocalist/guitarist Manuel states.

"The Water Fields" tracklisting:

01. Start The Fire
02. Don't Wake Me Up (Those Who Never Wear White)
03. Dive
04. What's Done Is Done
05. The Water Fields
06. Is Your Soul For Sale?
07. A Distant Light Was Shining
08. Regarding Kate
09. Rise To The Occasion
10. Hey
11. This Is Now Farewell

Also you can see "The Water Fields" cover here.

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Source: season-of-mist.com
Band profile: The Old Dead Tree
Posted: 17.07.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


Rotting Christ - New Video Clip Online And Hellenic Tour

The second video for "Theogonia" album is now online. The band presents 'Enuma Elish'.
You can view it online at YouTube here or download it at this location.

Also the band have proudly announced a Hellenic Tour.
The dates are as follows:

19 Oct 2007 GRE Irakleion TBA
20 Oct 2007 GRE Hania TBA
26 Oct 2007 GRE Kalamata TBA
27 Oct 2007 GRE Patra TBA
28 Oct 2007 GRE Ioannena Space
03 Nov 2007 GRE Lamia TBA
04 Nov 2007 GRE Larisa Mylos 1927
08 Dec 2007 GRE Athens Gagarin
14 Dec 2007 GRE Alexandroupolis Domus Club
15 Dec 2007 GRE Thessaloniki Ydrogeios
16 Dec 2007 GRE Kavala Jazz Rock Bar

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Source: rotting-christ.com
Band profile: Rotting Christ
Posted: 17.07.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (4)


1349 - UK Tour Announced

The band will undertake a UK tour in October. The venues/cities are as follows:

Cathouse, Glasgow
October 16th 2007

Junktion 7, Nottingham
October 17th 2007

Underworld, London
October 18th 2007

Corporation, Sheffield
October 19th 2007

Damnation Festival, Leeds
October 20th 2007

Source: legion1349.com
Band profile: 1349
Posted: 17.07.2007 by Infurnace | Comments (3)


Rammstein - Beware Of Hoax!

The following statement has been cited on blabbermouth:

German industrial metallers Rammstein have parted company with singer Till Lindemann.

According to an official statement from the band, Lindemann's decision to leave the Grammy nominated outfit was because of "inharmoniousness within the band" and was "well deliberated."

"He will head now for other challenges which can be a solo career or maybe a new project," continues the statement.

The band have announced that former KMFDM man En Esch will take his place on vocal duties. Rammstein guitarist Richard Kruspe and drummer Christoph Schneider added:

"Nobody ever can replace Till Lindemann but since we have still so much fun doing Rammstein we looked for a new singer which is charismatic in his own way without copying Till.

"We all will miss Till Lindemann who gave us many years of joy by listening to his unique grinding voice. Please welcome the talented En Esch - Till's footsteps are big, but maybe he can dry our tears rapidly.

This news took the metal world by storm; however, it has not yet been confirmed by any official source. At the moment, allsigns in the sky point to all of this being an elaborate hoax.

Statement by the band (on Rammstein website) on July 19:

Since the rumour did alarm people that Till Lindemann would leave Rammstein after the release of the upcoming album, we are pleased to inform you that after consulting Rammstein manager Emanuel Fialik, the so-called news turns out being a fake.

"Neither Till Lindemann nor another band member plans to leave Rammstein. The band is currently working on the next album and is in an excellent mood. As the greed for news is the actual doping in cycling, this 'news' is only serving those who spread the same. Though the world knows now that EnEsch has moved to Berlin, even the poor EnEsch was shocked by the outlook to have to step into Till Lindemanns footsteps. I hope he and the fans of the band will recover soon from this false report."

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Source: www2.kerrang.com
Band profile: Rammstein
Posted: 17.07.2007 by AnGina-- | Comments (29)


Within Temptation - US Tour In September

Within Temptation have announced their headlining US tour in September. The 13 stop tour will take the band from the Northeast to the Southwest in support of their July 24th release, "The Heart of Everything".

The dates are as follows:

Sep. 05 - Paradise Rock Club - Boston, MA
Sep. 07 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY
Sep. 08 - Recher Theatre - Towson, MD
Sep. 09 - Theater of the Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
Sep. 11 - Mod Club Theatre - Toronto, ONT
Sep. 12 - House of Blues - Cleveland, OH
Sep. 14 - St. Andrew's Hall - Detroit, MI
Sep. 15 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL
Sep. 16 - Station 4 - Saint Paul, MN
Sep. 18 - Cervantes - Denver, CO
Sep. 21 - Slim's - San Francisco, CA
Sep. 22 - Avalon - Hollywood, CA
Sep. 23 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ

You can find all the headlining dates, live concert photos and footage, and discuss Within Temptation's live shows at www.whathaveyoudonenow.com.

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Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: Within Temptation
Posted: 17.07.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (6)


Textures - New Bass Player Found

The following message was posted on Textures's official website:

"We're very proud to welcome our new bass player: Remko Tielemans. You might know him from his former band Isle of Man and his recent band 37 Stabwoundz.
He's a skilled musician, an open-minded guy and he's blessed with a crazy stage performance. His Textures stage-baptism will be coming saturday, in Nijmegen (Valkhof Affaire), so be sure to check him out."

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Source: texturesband.com
Band profile: Textures
Posted: 16.07.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


Ulver - New Album On The Way

The following message was posted on Ulver's official website:

"Many of you have been waiting for sound, and we are sorry for the silence. We needed to be alone, without the hustle and bustle of the living. We are uncomfortable with the world, the industry and our place. We have been working, sluggishly, well aware we could end up with nothing. Nonetheless we believe we have succeeded in giving our fears some kind of form. "Shadows Of The Sun", our 7th full-length album, is finished and will be released October 1st. We feel it is our most personal record to date. Low-key, dark, and tragic. As we are."

Ulver, Oslo, July 13 2007.

Source: jester-records.com
Band profile: Ulver
Posted: 16.07.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (6)


Dream Theater - "Constant Motion" Video Online

Dream Theater's video for the song "Constant Motion" has been posted on YouTube at this location. The track comes off the group's new album "Systematic Chaos" which was released in the United States on June 5, 2007.

This video is also available now for download in QuickTime format on Dream Theater official website (right-click on the links below and select "Save Target As").
Download "Constant Motion" - Large
Download "Constant Motion" - Small

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Source: dreamtheater.net
Band profile: Dream Theater
Posted: 14.07.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (11)


The Gathering - DVD/CD On The Way And Band Infos

The following message was posted on The Gathering's official website:

"Dear all,

Hope you are all fine and well. I have some updates for you:

A Noise Severe DVD and live CD:
Yes, we are almost ready with our double DVD A Noise Severe as well as our double live CD. The end of this month we will master both.
A special package will be on presale on our webshop very soon, together with more info, such as running order, info about an in-depth documentary of the recording of our album Home and much more. Expect a webshop release somewhere end of July, and in 'normal' shops around October 2007.
It will be a release to be proud of!

Celebration the 10th anniversary of Nighttime Birds:
Not so suprising news: Century Media will re-release Nighttime Birds as a double CD with new artwork in Europe the 27th of july 2007.
We only saw the artwork, and it looked really chique. It seems it will come with an extra CD containing bonus tracks which were also released on our 'B sides' albums.
So no new tracks! I don't know if the album will be remastered.

Home vinyl:
The vinyl release of Home is going that quickly, it is almost sold out.
The End Records only has some black vinyls left. So hurry!

Auditions:
We have recieved a mere 170 demo's. Thanks a lot! Yes, it is still possible to send out your mp3's to: audition:(AT)gathering(DOT)nl. Especially male vocalist are welcome to send their demo's, as we are still in search for both males and females.
The audition will close when we have made a decision, so go ahead."

Cheers!
Hans

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Source: gathering.nl
Band profile: The Gathering
Posted: 14.07.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (4)