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Diablo Swing Orchestra - Licencing Deal With Candlelight
Candlelight records will release "The Butcher's Ballroom" in Europe.
Release date is set to the 13th of August.
This will drasticly improve the the chances of finding the album in stores and such here in Europe. The first 2000 pressed will be a limited edition.
You can read the full Candelight Press Release here.
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Release date is set to the 13th of August.
This will drasticly improve the the chances of finding the album in stores and such here in Europe. The first 2000 pressed will be a limited edition.
You can read the full Candelight Press Release here.
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| Source: | diabloswing.com |
| Band profile: | Diablo Swing Orchestra |
Therion - 2nd Edition Of "Therion Goes Classic" In Hungary
After the successful world premiere of Therion´s unforgettable classics-metal concert "Therion goes classic" at Bucharest 2006, Therion come back to celebrate a new marriage of classical music and modern heavy metal:
On 16. 06.2007 Therion play again a full show together with an orchestra, choir and excellent Hungarian opera soloists at the Ice Hall at Miskolc, Hungary. Additionally, Aesma Daeva's vocalist Lori Lewis, who joined Therion for their successful "Gothic Kabbalah" European tour in 2007, will enter the stage as a classical soloist.
The swedish singer Mats Leven, who was one of the soloists for Therion's last two albums (Lemuria/Sirius B and Gothic Kabbalah) and who toured with them since 2004, confirmed his appearance at the festival - one of the last chances to enjoy his charismatic interpretation of Therion' songs.
The concert takes place as a part of the Miskolc International Opera Festival.
The setlist contains "therionized" classical pieces, e.g. Wagner, Mozart and Verdi, and Therion songs with orchestral arrangements, many of them are rarely played at a live gig. It wouldn't be Therion, if they wouldn't have also a great musically surprise for the fans?
Because of the world wide big interest in this exciting concert event, the organisers provide a special service:
Until 08.06.2007 fans can email Therion band members and all participating artists their questions (in english) regarding this concert to: therion@eszak.boon.hu
All answers will be published (in english and hungarian) on www.boon.hu
The exact date of publishing the answers will be announced soon.
Fans will find further informations about the concert event and the tickets at:
Therion store: www.therionstore.com
Miskolc International Opera Festival: http://www.operafesztival.hu
For ticket reservations fans can also mail to: jegyiroda@mnsz.eu
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On 16. 06.2007 Therion play again a full show together with an orchestra, choir and excellent Hungarian opera soloists at the Ice Hall at Miskolc, Hungary. Additionally, Aesma Daeva's vocalist Lori Lewis, who joined Therion for their successful "Gothic Kabbalah" European tour in 2007, will enter the stage as a classical soloist.
The swedish singer Mats Leven, who was one of the soloists for Therion's last two albums (Lemuria/Sirius B and Gothic Kabbalah) and who toured with them since 2004, confirmed his appearance at the festival - one of the last chances to enjoy his charismatic interpretation of Therion' songs.
The concert takes place as a part of the Miskolc International Opera Festival.
The setlist contains "therionized" classical pieces, e.g. Wagner, Mozart and Verdi, and Therion songs with orchestral arrangements, many of them are rarely played at a live gig. It wouldn't be Therion, if they wouldn't have also a great musically surprise for the fans?
Because of the world wide big interest in this exciting concert event, the organisers provide a special service:
Until 08.06.2007 fans can email Therion band members and all participating artists their questions (in english) regarding this concert to: therion@eszak.boon.hu
All answers will be published (in english and hungarian) on www.boon.hu
The exact date of publishing the answers will be announced soon.
Fans will find further informations about the concert event and the tickets at:
Therion store: www.therionstore.com
Miskolc International Opera Festival: http://www.operafesztival.hu
For ticket reservations fans can also mail to: jegyiroda@mnsz.eu
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| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
Opeth - Peter Lindgren Leaves; New Guitarist Announced
Opeth And Peter Lindgren Part Ways
Peter Lindgren has stepped down from his guitar wielding duties after 16 years in Opeth. Below is an open letter from Peter addressing the issue:
"It is with sadness I announce that Opeth and I are going separate ways after almost 16 years. The decision has been the toughest I've ever made but it is the right one to make at this point in my life.
The reason behind this is that I feel that I simply have lost some of the enthusiasm and inspiration needed to participate in a band that has grown from a few guys playing the music we love to a world-wide industry. The love of music has always been, and still is, our motive, but I personally have lost something along the way. The massive amount of touring has taken its toll. Opeth has worked extremely hard to get where we are right now and in order to persist and maintain the quality of the music, it is necessary that we continue to work hard and always stay focused. But in doing so, it means that we nowadays spend 18 or 19 months on the road and I don't feel the same enthusiasm for the upcoming world tour that I have felt earlier. I have come to a point where I realize I won't be able to give the band 100%, and from both sides this will not be good enough for what Opeth stands for. I will always love playing, listening to, and living music, but I will do it differently from now on.
These years has easily been the best of my life and I will always cherish the memory of what we have experienced together. I would like to thank the band, our management, record label people, all the bands I've made friends with for everything. Most of all, I would like to thank the fans from the depth of my heart for the support throughout the years.
I wish Mikael, Martin, Per and Axe all the best and I am confident they will continue doing the greatest music in the world!! /Peter"
Replacement Guitarist Announced! Fredrik Åkesson (Ex. Arch Enemy, Krux) Becomes Full Time Member!
Fredrik Åkesson has been confirmed as being the new guitarist in Opeth. Visit his MySpace at: www.myspace.com/kfredrikakesson
Says Mikael Åkerfeldt: "Well, I think it's too soon right now to fully be able to explain what I feel. Peter and I had been working in this band together for almost half of our lives and we shared some unforgettable experiences together all over the world. We will obviously remain friends and this "break up" has been on very good terms from both sides. We all wish him the best of luck with his future ventures!
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Peter Lindgren has stepped down from his guitar wielding duties after 16 years in Opeth. Below is an open letter from Peter addressing the issue:
"It is with sadness I announce that Opeth and I are going separate ways after almost 16 years. The decision has been the toughest I've ever made but it is the right one to make at this point in my life.
The reason behind this is that I feel that I simply have lost some of the enthusiasm and inspiration needed to participate in a band that has grown from a few guys playing the music we love to a world-wide industry. The love of music has always been, and still is, our motive, but I personally have lost something along the way. The massive amount of touring has taken its toll. Opeth has worked extremely hard to get where we are right now and in order to persist and maintain the quality of the music, it is necessary that we continue to work hard and always stay focused. But in doing so, it means that we nowadays spend 18 or 19 months on the road and I don't feel the same enthusiasm for the upcoming world tour that I have felt earlier. I have come to a point where I realize I won't be able to give the band 100%, and from both sides this will not be good enough for what Opeth stands for. I will always love playing, listening to, and living music, but I will do it differently from now on.
These years has easily been the best of my life and I will always cherish the memory of what we have experienced together. I would like to thank the band, our management, record label people, all the bands I've made friends with for everything. Most of all, I would like to thank the fans from the depth of my heart for the support throughout the years.
I wish Mikael, Martin, Per and Axe all the best and I am confident they will continue doing the greatest music in the world!! /Peter"
Replacement Guitarist Announced! Fredrik Åkesson (Ex. Arch Enemy, Krux) Becomes Full Time Member!
Fredrik Åkesson has been confirmed as being the new guitarist in Opeth. Visit his MySpace at: www.myspace.com/kfredrikakesson
Says Mikael Åkerfeldt: "Well, I think it's too soon right now to fully be able to explain what I feel. Peter and I had been working in this band together for almost half of our lives and we shared some unforgettable experiences together all over the world. We will obviously remain friends and this "break up" has been on very good terms from both sides. We all wish him the best of luck with his future ventures!
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| Source: | opeth.com |
| Band profile: | Opeth |
Nightwish - "Eva" Cover Revealed
Nightwish reveals the cover artwork for their new single "Eva", to be released in all major music download stores on May 30th. This will be the first chance to hear the band's new singer, who will be introduced to the public on the same day on this website (http://www.nightwish.com/). As previously reported, this single will only be available on the internet and all profit will go to charity.
Click here to take a closer look!
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| Source: | nightwish.com |
| Band profile: | Nightwish |
Vision Divine - New Song Posted Online
Vision Divine have posted a new song online called "Alpha & Omega" from their forthcoming album, The 25th Hour at http://www.visiondivine.com/ .
| Source: | visiondivine.com |
| Band profile: | Vision Divine |
Rush - New Video And More Album Details
The following message was posted on Rush's official web site:
"This week, 'Far Cry' has been selected as "Directors Video Pick" on Youtube. To see the video for Far Cry directed by Chris Mills please click here".
'Far Cry' is the opening track of the new album "Snakes & Arrows" released May 01, 2007.
Here the tracklist again:
01. Far Cry
02. Armor And Sword
03. Workin' Them Angels
04. The Larger Bowl
05. Spindrift
06. The Main Monkey Business
07. The Way The Wind Blows
08. Hope
09. Faithless
10. Bravest Face
11. Good News First
12. Malignant Narcissism
13. We Hold On
"Snakes & Arrows" will be also released on the new MVI format on June 5th, 2007 after a few unavoidable production delays.
MVI (Music Video Interactive) is a DVD-based product that plays in all DVD players, computers, and video game consoles with DVD drives. The MVI includes the full album in 96kHz/24 bit hi-resolution stereo audio and a 5.1 surround mix, plus bonus video and digital content. Although the MVI disc will not play in your CD player, the audio tracks are pre-encoded for easy transfer to your computer, portable music player, or recordable CD.
The Rush "Snakes & Arrows" MVI disc includes:
- The entire album in 96kHz/24 bit hi-resolution stereo
- The entire album in 5.1 surround sound
- Rush: The Game Of "Snakes & Arrows" -- a 45-minute video documentary on the making of the album, with unprecedented access to the band in the studio
- The ability to create your own mobile ringtones using UrTone technology
- Digital extras like wallpapers, buddy icons, a screensaver and more
- Plus deluxe packaging
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"This week, 'Far Cry' has been selected as "Directors Video Pick" on Youtube. To see the video for Far Cry directed by Chris Mills please click here".
'Far Cry' is the opening track of the new album "Snakes & Arrows" released May 01, 2007.
Here the tracklist again:
01. Far Cry
02. Armor And Sword
03. Workin' Them Angels
04. The Larger Bowl
05. Spindrift
06. The Main Monkey Business
07. The Way The Wind Blows
08. Hope
09. Faithless
10. Bravest Face
11. Good News First
12. Malignant Narcissism
13. We Hold On
"Snakes & Arrows" will be also released on the new MVI format on June 5th, 2007 after a few unavoidable production delays.
MVI (Music Video Interactive) is a DVD-based product that plays in all DVD players, computers, and video game consoles with DVD drives. The MVI includes the full album in 96kHz/24 bit hi-resolution stereo audio and a 5.1 surround mix, plus bonus video and digital content. Although the MVI disc will not play in your CD player, the audio tracks are pre-encoded for easy transfer to your computer, portable music player, or recordable CD.
The Rush "Snakes & Arrows" MVI disc includes:
- The entire album in 96kHz/24 bit hi-resolution stereo
- The entire album in 5.1 surround sound
- Rush: The Game Of "Snakes & Arrows" -- a 45-minute video documentary on the making of the album, with unprecedented access to the band in the studio
- The ability to create your own mobile ringtones using UrTone technology
- Digital extras like wallpapers, buddy icons, a screensaver and more
- Plus deluxe packaging
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| Source: | rush.com |
| Band profile: | Rush |
Hellfest - Winners Of The Metal Storm Contest Announced
The contest is over and we're proud to announce the winners of the two 3-day tickets to Hellfest!
Marjorie A. from France
Péter B. from Hungary
The correct answers to the 3 questions of the contest were as follows:
Q1 - Which famous band had to cancel its performance last year at Hellfest is coming back this year?
Answer: Korn
Q2 - Which famous guitar manufacturer gave its name to one of the three stages at Hellfest?
Answer: Gibson
Q3 - What is the name of the famous local wine produced in the valley of Clisson?
Answer: Muscadet
Thanks to all of the participants! And remember, whether you win or not, don't miss Hellfest, this year's edition simply rules!
Hellfest will take place on June 22/23/24 in France and will feature more than 70 bands, including Slayer, Megadeth, Children Of Bodom, Dream Theater, Cynic, Immortal, Emperor... and many more!
Check the festival's official site and Myspace profile for more info:
http://www.hellfest.fr
http://www.myspace.com/hellfesteuropeanedition
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Marjorie A. from France
Péter B. from Hungary
The correct answers to the 3 questions of the contest were as follows:
Q1 - Which famous band had to cancel its performance last year at Hellfest is coming back this year?
Answer: Korn
Q2 - Which famous guitar manufacturer gave its name to one of the three stages at Hellfest?
Answer: Gibson
Q3 - What is the name of the famous local wine produced in the valley of Clisson?
Answer: Muscadet
Thanks to all of the participants! And remember, whether you win or not, don't miss Hellfest, this year's edition simply rules!
Hellfest will take place on June 22/23/24 in France and will feature more than 70 bands, including Slayer, Megadeth, Children Of Bodom, Dream Theater, Cynic, Immortal, Emperor... and many more!
Check the festival's official site and Myspace profile for more info:
http://www.hellfest.fr
http://www.myspace.com/hellfesteuropeanedition
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| Event: | Hellfest Summer Open Air 2007 |
Akercocke - New Album Leads To Controversy
The forthcoming album from Akercocke, abruptly titled "Antichrist", has run into more controversy. The provocative nature of the record has already led to problems in Ireland, where the band will take part in a live discussion on the 'Nolan Live' show on BBC1 Northern Ireland tonight at 10.45pm with members of the Irish Catholic clergy.
Now the album has run into problems in the US, where the pressing plant handling the production of the album, Disc USA, has refused to handle the record due its 'anti-Christian' perspective. Commenting on the decision, Akercocke frontman Jason Mendonca stated:
"I rather perturbed that in this day and age, the 21st Century, people are so uptight. Whatever happened to freedom of speech and freedom of expression in the alleged democracy of the USA? Censorship is always ugly no matter how you view it. It smacks of fascism to me. What other works of art are barred to the good people of America?
The attitude of the printers is typical of the brainwashed. Judging something (literally) by its cover here for a picture of the cover art].
Anyone who took the time to look into our history would recognise that we have always stated we are anything but anti-christian. It's divisive attitudes such as this that bring about conflict. Conflict through ignorance."
Akercocke's "Antichrist" is currently set for May 28 release in UK/Europe, with an American release due on July 17.
Go to Akercocke's MySpace page to listen to the track 'Summon The Antichrist' and an album teaser.
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Now the album has run into problems in the US, where the pressing plant handling the production of the album, Disc USA, has refused to handle the record due its 'anti-Christian' perspective. Commenting on the decision, Akercocke frontman Jason Mendonca stated:
"I rather perturbed that in this day and age, the 21st Century, people are so uptight. Whatever happened to freedom of speech and freedom of expression in the alleged democracy of the USA? Censorship is always ugly no matter how you view it. It smacks of fascism to me. What other works of art are barred to the good people of America?
The attitude of the printers is typical of the brainwashed. Judging something (literally) by its cover here for a picture of the cover art].
Anyone who took the time to look into our history would recognise that we have always stated we are anything but anti-christian. It's divisive attitudes such as this that bring about conflict. Conflict through ignorance."
Akercocke's "Antichrist" is currently set for May 28 release in UK/Europe, with an American release due on July 17.
Go to Akercocke's MySpace page to listen to the track 'Summon The Antichrist' and an album teaser.
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| Source: | earache.com |
| Band profile: | Akercocke |
Black Majesty - New Song Online
Australian Power Metallers Black Majesty have updated their website with the following message:
"We are pleased to offer a sneak preview from the forthcoming new Black Majesty album "Tomorrowland" by featuring the album opening song 'Forever Damned'. We hope this track gives everyone a taste of the new album.
The release date is set at June 1st for Europe with the rest of the world to follow soon after. A digi-pack version of the new album will also be released featuring two bonus tracks. We're looking forward to meeting everyone in the coming months when we go on tour - if you get the chance please come and say hello.
Metal cheers from Australia, Black Majesty."
"Tomorrowland"'s tracklisting goes as follows:
01. Forever Damned
02. Into The Black
03. Evil In Your Eyes
04. Tomorrowland
05. Soldier Of Fortune
06. Bleeding World
07. Faces Of War
08. Wings To Fly
09. Another Dawn
10. Scars
11. Memories
12. Kingdoms
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"We are pleased to offer a sneak preview from the forthcoming new Black Majesty album "Tomorrowland" by featuring the album opening song 'Forever Damned'. We hope this track gives everyone a taste of the new album.
The release date is set at June 1st for Europe with the rest of the world to follow soon after. A digi-pack version of the new album will also be released featuring two bonus tracks. We're looking forward to meeting everyone in the coming months when we go on tour - if you get the chance please come and say hello.
Metal cheers from Australia, Black Majesty."
"Tomorrowland"'s tracklisting goes as follows:
01. Forever Damned
02. Into The Black
03. Evil In Your Eyes
04. Tomorrowland
05. Soldier Of Fortune
06. Bleeding World
07. Faces Of War
08. Wings To Fly
09. Another Dawn
10. Scars
11. Memories
12. Kingdoms
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| Source: | blackmajesty.com |
| Band profile: | Black Majesty |
Nile - Upcoming Album Details
Nuclear Blast Records has posted the tracklisting and a picture of the cover art of the upcoming Nile album "Ithyphallic" online. The album is due for a July 20 release in Germany and July 23 in the rest of Europe. The album was recorded at Sound Lab Studios in Columbia, South Carolina with producer Neil Kernon (Nevermore, Cannibal Corpse, Deicide) and engineer Bob Moore.
"Ithyphallic" tracklisting:
01. What Can Be Safely Written
02. As He Creates So He Destroys
03. Ithyphallic
04. Papyrii Containg The Spell To Preserve Its Possessor Against Attacks From He Who Is In The Water
05. Eat Of The Dead
06. Laying Fire Upon Apep
07. The Essential Salts
08. The Infinity Of Stone
09. The Language Of The Shadows
10. Even The Gods Must Die
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"Ithyphallic" tracklisting:
01. What Can Be Safely Written
02. As He Creates So He Destroys
03. Ithyphallic
04. Papyrii Containg The Spell To Preserve Its Possessor Against Attacks From He Who Is In The Water
05. Eat Of The Dead
06. Laying Fire Upon Apep
07. The Essential Salts
08. The Infinity Of Stone
09. The Language Of The Shadows
10. Even The Gods Must Die
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Nile |
Gorgoroth - New Music Video Premieres On MTV, Documentary Online
Norway's Black Metallers Gorgoroth have posted the following message:
"Gorgoroth's new video for the track 'Carving A Giant' from last years "Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam" will premiere on this Sunday's (May 20) edition of MTV 's Headbanger's Ball which starts at 10:00 PM GMT +1 hour (rerun: May 21 at 12:00 AM)."
In other news, VBS.tv has posted all five episodes of a series on Norwegian Black Metal focusing primarily on Gorgoroth. Watch the footage online:
| Episode#1 | Episode#2 | Episode#3 | Episode#4 | Episode#5 |
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"Gorgoroth's new video for the track 'Carving A Giant' from last years "Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam" will premiere on this Sunday's (May 20) edition of MTV 's Headbanger's Ball which starts at 10:00 PM GMT +1 hour (rerun: May 21 at 12:00 AM)."
In other news, VBS.tv has posted all five episodes of a series on Norwegian Black Metal focusing primarily on Gorgoroth. Watch the footage online:
| Episode#1 | Episode#2 | Episode#3 | Episode#4 | Episode#5 |
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| Source: | gorgoroth.org |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Thy Majestie - Announce New Members, Live Video Footage Online
Italian Symphonic Power metal outfit Thy Majestie have welcomed vocalist Dario Cascio and guitarist Simone Campione to their ranks. Simone Campione was already familiar to the band as a session musician from the beginning of this year and later also as a touring musician.
A statement from the band goes as follows: "The new two members, Dario Cascio and Simone Campione have been absolutely FANTASTIC! We are so pleased to have them in our team!
They brought us LIFE and new enthusiasm. THEY ARE OFFICIALLY IN THE BAND. We look forward to starting working on the new album!!!"
In other news, the band just returned from The Fear Dark Festival at The Netherlands. The band commented "The Fear Dark festival was a GREAT GREAT experience!!! We are all really excited about that!" Video footage was made available at their website for the songs 'The Chosen', 'The King And The Warrior' and 'Echoes Of War'.
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A statement from the band goes as follows: "The new two members, Dario Cascio and Simone Campione have been absolutely FANTASTIC! We are so pleased to have them in our team!
They brought us LIFE and new enthusiasm. THEY ARE OFFICIALLY IN THE BAND. We look forward to starting working on the new album!!!"
In other news, the band just returned from The Fear Dark Festival at The Netherlands. The band commented "The Fear Dark festival was a GREAT GREAT experience!!! We are all really excited about that!" Video footage was made available at their website for the songs 'The Chosen', 'The King And The Warrior' and 'Echoes Of War'.
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| Source: | thymajestie.com |
| Band profile: | Thy Majestie |
Nocturnal Rites - Bonus DVD Preview, E-Card And Tour Dates
The following message was posted on Nocturnal Rites's official website:
"We have added a corny, little message from the band including some previews of the bonus DVD that comes with "The 8th Sin" over at NocTV. We have a new live-clip from the GoM-boat on there as well!
Also, Century Media has launched an e-card with us including a competition where 25 lucky winners get a free NR shirt. Don't miss!
Some exciting more cool stuff will be revealed in the coming days, so stay tuned".
For more info about the album go to this location or read more here and here.
In other news, Nocturnal Rites have teamed up with Finnish Heavy/Power Metallers Thunderstone for a co-headlining European tour this fall.
27.10.2007 SWI Lenzburg Metal Inferno Festival
28.10.2007 F Paris La Boule Noire
30.10.2007 ESP Madrid Caracol
31.10.2007 ESP Barcelona Mephisto
01.11.2007 ITA Milano Transilvania
02.11.2007 GER München Metropolis
03.11.2007 CZ Zlin Masters of Rock Cafe
04.11.2007 AUT Vienna tba.
05.11.2007 GER Nürnberg Hirsch
06.11.2007 GER Lebach Rockstage
07.11.2007 GER Essen Turock
08.11.2007 GER Hannover Musikzentrum
09.11.2007 GER Osnabrück Bastard Club
10.11.2007 NL Weert Bosuil
11.11.2007 GER Hamburg Markthalle
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"We have added a corny, little message from the band including some previews of the bonus DVD that comes with "The 8th Sin" over at NocTV. We have a new live-clip from the GoM-boat on there as well!
Also, Century Media has launched an e-card with us including a competition where 25 lucky winners get a free NR shirt. Don't miss!
Some exciting more cool stuff will be revealed in the coming days, so stay tuned".
For more info about the album go to this location or read more here and here.
In other news, Nocturnal Rites have teamed up with Finnish Heavy/Power Metallers Thunderstone for a co-headlining European tour this fall.
27.10.2007 SWI Lenzburg Metal Inferno Festival
28.10.2007 F Paris La Boule Noire
30.10.2007 ESP Madrid Caracol
31.10.2007 ESP Barcelona Mephisto
01.11.2007 ITA Milano Transilvania
02.11.2007 GER München Metropolis
03.11.2007 CZ Zlin Masters of Rock Cafe
04.11.2007 AUT Vienna tba.
05.11.2007 GER Nürnberg Hirsch
06.11.2007 GER Lebach Rockstage
07.11.2007 GER Essen Turock
08.11.2007 GER Hannover Musikzentrum
09.11.2007 GER Osnabrück Bastard Club
10.11.2007 NL Weert Bosuil
11.11.2007 GER Hamburg Markthalle
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| Source: | nocturnalrites.com |
| Band profile: | Nocturnal Rites |
| Event: | Thunderstone + Nocturnal Rites |
Edguy - 2007 Tour Dates
The following updates were posted on the website of German Power Metal band Edguy:
"Due to an overwhelming response to their maiden tour of North America in 2005 with Hammerfall, Germany's beloved Edguy are bringing their "Rocket Ride World Tour" to the western hemisphere in support of their 2006 release of the same name, which climbed to the #27 slot on Billboard's Hard Music Chart. The tour will launch on Tuesday, September 11th in Hartford, Connecticut and will include Canada's Into Eternity, Norway's Susperia, plus a special guest. . On June 16th, the band will be back in Slovakia as special guest of the Scorpions in Bratislava. Edguy will also be this year's Saturday headliner at Germany's prestigious Bang Your Head!!! Festival on June 23rd, and are also confirmed for France's Hellfest on the 24th of July. All tour dates can be seen in the Tour Section of their website.
In other news, on May 16th from 22:00 - 23:00 Tobias and Jens will be special guests of the show Hard 'n Heavy on Germany's major radio station "Radio HR3".
"We are honored to have been invited by Christoph Habusta to join the 30th anniversary of his show "Hard 'n Heavy", Christoph has always supported the band and we are happy to show up on the show. I am sure we're gonna crack some real bad jokes, play some of our favourite CDs and just have a great time. Furthermore we're gonna bring our recorders (the instruments!!!) that we'll play for the first time that night - live on the air! You should not miss that show, it may be the last chance to hear us on radio, haha!!" - Tobias Sammet."
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"Due to an overwhelming response to their maiden tour of North America in 2005 with Hammerfall, Germany's beloved Edguy are bringing their "Rocket Ride World Tour" to the western hemisphere in support of their 2006 release of the same name, which climbed to the #27 slot on Billboard's Hard Music Chart. The tour will launch on Tuesday, September 11th in Hartford, Connecticut and will include Canada's Into Eternity, Norway's Susperia, plus a special guest. . On June 16th, the band will be back in Slovakia as special guest of the Scorpions in Bratislava. Edguy will also be this year's Saturday headliner at Germany's prestigious Bang Your Head!!! Festival on June 23rd, and are also confirmed for France's Hellfest on the 24th of July. All tour dates can be seen in the Tour Section of their website.
In other news, on May 16th from 22:00 - 23:00 Tobias and Jens will be special guests of the show Hard 'n Heavy on Germany's major radio station "Radio HR3".
"We are honored to have been invited by Christoph Habusta to join the 30th anniversary of his show "Hard 'n Heavy", Christoph has always supported the band and we are happy to show up on the show. I am sure we're gonna crack some real bad jokes, play some of our favourite CDs and just have a great time. Furthermore we're gonna bring our recorders (the instruments!!!) that we'll play for the first time that night - live on the air! You should not miss that show, it may be the last chance to hear us on radio, haha!!" - Tobias Sammet."
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| Source: | edguy.net |
| Band profile: | Edguy |
| Event: | Edguy - Rocket Ride World Tour |
Rat Skates - Thrash Film Released
THRASH METALS' OLD SCHOOL: NEW FILM RELEASED
New Jersey- "Born in The Basement" a documentary from filmmaker/ Overkill founder Rat Skates, will be released on May 12, 2007 by Kundrat Productions
Written and narrated by Skates, this is an autobiographical journey that begins in 1980, when the East Coast of North America experienced a massive culture clash of Punk, Disco, Stoner Music, New Wave and Heavy Metal. Frustrated by this suburban identity crisis and fueled by "The New Wave of British Heavy Metal," a small group of energetic youths was unknowingly creating the most extreme music ever to assault global eardrums - Thrash Metal.
Skates was one of the most recognized pioneers of the movement. This is a drive through his tunnel vision to success, and the philosophy that turned his dreams into reality...THE "DIY" MINDSET!
From milk-crate drum risers to toll-booth advertising and brain-washing girlfriends, this movie boldly goes well behind the scenes, deep into the NY/NJ cover band circuit and pre-digital tape-trading underground to candidly reveal the hidden hurdles that every young musician must jump in the quest for rock stardom, the passion of their vision, and dedication to their family...
Conquering the skeptics and obliterating the odds, this vivid recollection of creating OVERKILL as part of a groundbreaking culture in un-chartered territory is told in true down-to-earth "Old School" spirit. "Born in The Basement" is an inspirational story of perseverance, where his imagination met a desire that turned into obsession...the true, naked secrets of success are exposed, and the realities that eternally haunt it...
The film has been receiving noteworthy acclaim for its candidness: an open, honest, internal assessment of an overlooked time period that began the most significant pivotal point in Metal. Recently, the movie was privately screened by some well-known personnel in the industry: Scott Ian (Anthrax) said, "This looks deep into the scene we came up in and should be required viewing for anyone starting a career in music," while Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister) agrees: "This exposes the deep inner-workings of a musician's vision and dedication, and the dirty little secrets of success in this business for any band, from any genre." Fellow Thrash pioneers Gary Holt (Exodus) and Charlie Benante (Anthrax) both "relived their past?very entertaining and 100% old school." In the re-surfacing of his un-inhibited style, David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) said, "Rat is a great MC for our community. This is a really ballsy retrospect." Skates and Director Lori DeAngelis-Kundrat combined for an "affectionate and humorous" (Richard Bienstock, Guitar World Magazine), "funny and compelling" (Steven Blush, American Hardcore) combination that Cheetah Chrome (Dead Boys) sums up as "well told, with a lot of heart, and a hell of a lot of fun!"
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New Jersey- "Born in The Basement" a documentary from filmmaker/ Overkill founder Rat Skates, will be released on May 12, 2007 by Kundrat Productions
Written and narrated by Skates, this is an autobiographical journey that begins in 1980, when the East Coast of North America experienced a massive culture clash of Punk, Disco, Stoner Music, New Wave and Heavy Metal. Frustrated by this suburban identity crisis and fueled by "The New Wave of British Heavy Metal," a small group of energetic youths was unknowingly creating the most extreme music ever to assault global eardrums - Thrash Metal.
Skates was one of the most recognized pioneers of the movement. This is a drive through his tunnel vision to success, and the philosophy that turned his dreams into reality...THE "DIY" MINDSET!
From milk-crate drum risers to toll-booth advertising and brain-washing girlfriends, this movie boldly goes well behind the scenes, deep into the NY/NJ cover band circuit and pre-digital tape-trading underground to candidly reveal the hidden hurdles that every young musician must jump in the quest for rock stardom, the passion of their vision, and dedication to their family...
Conquering the skeptics and obliterating the odds, this vivid recollection of creating OVERKILL as part of a groundbreaking culture in un-chartered territory is told in true down-to-earth "Old School" spirit. "Born in The Basement" is an inspirational story of perseverance, where his imagination met a desire that turned into obsession...the true, naked secrets of success are exposed, and the realities that eternally haunt it...
The film has been receiving noteworthy acclaim for its candidness: an open, honest, internal assessment of an overlooked time period that began the most significant pivotal point in Metal. Recently, the movie was privately screened by some well-known personnel in the industry: Scott Ian (Anthrax) said, "This looks deep into the scene we came up in and should be required viewing for anyone starting a career in music," while Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister) agrees: "This exposes the deep inner-workings of a musician's vision and dedication, and the dirty little secrets of success in this business for any band, from any genre." Fellow Thrash pioneers Gary Holt (Exodus) and Charlie Benante (Anthrax) both "relived their past?very entertaining and 100% old school." In the re-surfacing of his un-inhibited style, David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) said, "Rat is a great MC for our community. This is a really ballsy retrospect." Skates and Director Lori DeAngelis-Kundrat combined for an "affectionate and humorous" (Richard Bienstock, Guitar World Magazine), "funny and compelling" (Steven Blush, American Hardcore) combination that Cheetah Chrome (Dead Boys) sums up as "well told, with a lot of heart, and a hell of a lot of fun!"
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