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Rudra - Part Ways With Guitarist
Singapore Death Metal act Rudra have posted the following message on their website:
"Kannan has decided to part ways with Rudra. He will be relocating to Australia and the band wishes him the best of luck in the future and a big thanks for his monumental contribution to Rudra. However, the band hopes that his departure is temporary.
The band is presently auditioning guitarists and will announce the replacement real soon"
A comment by Kathir goes as follows:
"Kannan leaving the band is a sad note in the career of Rudra. We are definitely going to miss him. Kannan was part of the most creative phase of Rudra. And we sincerely wish that he succeeds in all his endeavours in Australia.
Meanwhile, Shiva, Selvam & I are in the studio writing new material for the forthcoming albums. We hope to write enough material to produce two albums to complete the Brahmavidya Trilogy. The material so far done seems to point at a heavier direction. Let's wait and see how that evolves..."
"Kannan has decided to part ways with Rudra. He will be relocating to Australia and the band wishes him the best of luck in the future and a big thanks for his monumental contribution to Rudra. However, the band hopes that his departure is temporary.
The band is presently auditioning guitarists and will announce the replacement real soon"
A comment by Kathir goes as follows:
"Kannan leaving the band is a sad note in the career of Rudra. We are definitely going to miss him. Kannan was part of the most creative phase of Rudra. And we sincerely wish that he succeeds in all his endeavours in Australia.
Meanwhile, Shiva, Selvam & I are in the studio writing new material for the forthcoming albums. We hope to write enough material to produce two albums to complete the Brahmavidya Trilogy. The material so far done seems to point at a heavier direction. Let's wait and see how that evolves..."
| Source: | rudraonline.org |
| Band profile: | Rudra |
Behemoth - Added To Ozzfest 07; Album Update
Polish extreme metal titans Behemoth are proud to announce their addition to the Ozzfest 2007 lineup having landed the direct support, non-rotating slot right before second stage headliners Hatebreed. This is the first time a Polish act has ever participated in Ozzfest.
Nergal (vocals, guitars) states, "I couldn't be more proud about the fact that Behemoth will be joining this year's Ozzfest! I'm speechless and beyond excited. No doubt it's going to be the brightest point of our career thus far, and I hope that this will help to spread dangerous and extreme music among the masses.
"It's an honor to team up with our longtime brothers in Nile and to share the stage with Lamb of God and Hatebreed, not to mention the legend himself! With such a bill, you can expect nothing but pure metal carnage! What makes me even more excited is the little fact that we will be releasing our new album during the tour. So expect songs from "The Apostasy", as well as some older shit. We'll definitely make sure the set is going to be brutal as fuck. You've been warned!"
Behemoth built their career upon their unrelenting touring schedule, performing over 325 shows worldwide for the Demigod album campaign. With Ozzfest, the group kicks off the worldwide touring cycle in support of their highly anticipated new album, "The Apostasy", which is set for a July release.
The group's most ambitious and epic offering yet, "The Apostasy", was recorded in the band's hometown of Gdansk with Nergal and longtime sound engineer Malta in the producers' chairs. The effort is currently being mixed with the acclaimed Daniel Bergstrand (In Flames, Meshuggah, Strapping Young Lad) at Dugout Studios in Sweden and mastered by Bjorn Engelmann (Rammstein, Samael).
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Nergal (vocals, guitars) states, "I couldn't be more proud about the fact that Behemoth will be joining this year's Ozzfest! I'm speechless and beyond excited. No doubt it's going to be the brightest point of our career thus far, and I hope that this will help to spread dangerous and extreme music among the masses.
"It's an honor to team up with our longtime brothers in Nile and to share the stage with Lamb of God and Hatebreed, not to mention the legend himself! With such a bill, you can expect nothing but pure metal carnage! What makes me even more excited is the little fact that we will be releasing our new album during the tour. So expect songs from "The Apostasy", as well as some older shit. We'll definitely make sure the set is going to be brutal as fuck. You've been warned!"
Behemoth built their career upon their unrelenting touring schedule, performing over 325 shows worldwide for the Demigod album campaign. With Ozzfest, the group kicks off the worldwide touring cycle in support of their highly anticipated new album, "The Apostasy", which is set for a July release.
The group's most ambitious and epic offering yet, "The Apostasy", was recorded in the band's hometown of Gdansk with Nergal and longtime sound engineer Malta in the producers' chairs. The effort is currently being mixed with the acclaimed Daniel Bergstrand (In Flames, Meshuggah, Strapping Young Lad) at Dugout Studios in Sweden and mastered by Bjorn Engelmann (Rammstein, Samael).
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Behemoth |
| Event: | Ozzfest 2007 |
Hate Eternal - Parts Ways With Bassist
Acclaimed Death Metal act Hate Eternal has parted ways with bassist Randy Piro. "I am at a crossroads in my life and I feel the need to change direction," Randy writes in a statement. "I will be devoting my creativity to Gigan and my schooling.
"From the deepest pits of my heart I thank Erik Rutan, Derek Roddy, Jared Anderson (may he rest in peace), and everyone in the Hate Eternal family for believing in my abilities, and bestowing upon me the honor of playing in one of the most extreme bands the world has ever heard.
"Hate Eternal has played a massive role in my life, and I will always look upon my time spent jamming with Erik and Derek with warm emotions. I wish Erik Rutan and the band the world and its spoils, for the Hate truly is Eternal..."
Hate Eternal leader Erik Rutan added: "Randy and I both thought this was the right life change for him and I support everything he wants to do for his future. Randy always gave 100% while in the band and I appreciate all he has done for me and Hate Eternal. I wish him nothing but the best in his schooling, career and his life."
Handling the bass duties on Hate Eternal's upcoming CD will reportedly be Alex Webster from Cannibal Corpse (although this has not yet been officially confirmed).
"From the deepest pits of my heart I thank Erik Rutan, Derek Roddy, Jared Anderson (may he rest in peace), and everyone in the Hate Eternal family for believing in my abilities, and bestowing upon me the honor of playing in one of the most extreme bands the world has ever heard.
"Hate Eternal has played a massive role in my life, and I will always look upon my time spent jamming with Erik and Derek with warm emotions. I wish Erik Rutan and the band the world and its spoils, for the Hate truly is Eternal..."
Hate Eternal leader Erik Rutan added: "Randy and I both thought this was the right life change for him and I support everything he wants to do for his future. Randy always gave 100% while in the band and I appreciate all he has done for me and Hate Eternal. I wish him nothing but the best in his schooling, career and his life."
Handling the bass duties on Hate Eternal's upcoming CD will reportedly be Alex Webster from Cannibal Corpse (although this has not yet been officially confirmed).
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Hate Eternal |
Isis - UK Tour Dates
A list of upcoming shows was posted on the Isis' official web page. The shows will take place in Ireland, Scotland and England during May and one in July.
5/20/2007 Minehead, UK All Tomorrows Parties
5/21/2007 Cardiff, UK Point
5/22/2007 Nottingham, UK Rock City
5/23/2007 Dublin, IRE Temple Bar Music Centre
5/24/2007 Glasgow, SCT Oran Mor
5/26/2007 Sheffield, UK Corporation
5/27/2007 Bristol, UK Bierkeller
5/28/2007 Birmingham, UK Barfly
5/29/2007 Brighton, UK Concorde 2
7/02/2007 London, UK Koko
5/20/2007 Minehead, UK All Tomorrows Parties
5/21/2007 Cardiff, UK Point
5/22/2007 Nottingham, UK Rock City
5/23/2007 Dublin, IRE Temple Bar Music Centre
5/24/2007 Glasgow, SCT Oran Mor
5/26/2007 Sheffield, UK Corporation
5/27/2007 Bristol, UK Bierkeller
5/28/2007 Birmingham, UK Barfly
5/29/2007 Brighton, UK Concorde 2
7/02/2007 London, UK Koko
| Source: | isistheband.com |
| Band profile: | Isis |
| Event: | Isis: UK Tour |
Vomitory - New Song Available For Download
A brand new song off of Vomitory's upcoming album "Terrorize Brutalize Sodomize", is available for downloading at this location.
"Terrorize Brutalize Sodomize" is due for 20 April 2007.
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"Terrorize Brutalize Sodomize" is due for 20 April 2007.
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| Source: | vomitory.net |
| Band profile: | Vomitory |
Goatwhore - Third Live Video Online
Taken from The Underground Video Television Newsletter:
A live video of Goatwhore performing the track 'Blood Guilt Eucharist' at Magic City Music Hall in Binghamton, NY last November during the band's tour with Celtic Frost has been posted online at the Underground Video Television website, here.
The two previous UVTV Goatwhore live videos can be found here and here.
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A live video of Goatwhore performing the track 'Blood Guilt Eucharist' at Magic City Music Hall in Binghamton, NY last November during the band's tour with Celtic Frost has been posted online at the Underground Video Television website, here.
The two previous UVTV Goatwhore live videos can be found here and here.
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| Source: | uvtv.info |
| Band profile: | Goatwhore |
Rusty Cage Records - Announces New Band Addition To Their Roster
RCR is very glad to announce another great addition to their roster. Obsidian creates technical metal with an awesome sound and vibe, which can be heard on their debut album "Emerging" at the end of May. The vocals on this album, which was self-released in a very small number last year, will be recorded again by new singer Robbe K (also vocalist of the band Disavowed).
The final mixing will be done again by Jochem Jacobs, who you already know for his great job at Cypher's Darkday Carnival and soon on Magnacult's debut album Synore.
The final mixing will be done again by Jochem Jacobs, who you already know for his great job at Cypher's Darkday Carnival and soon on Magnacult's debut album Synore.
| Source: | rustycagerecords.com |
Metal Storm - Changing To Metal Storm Of Steel (updated)
Due to cipghoyrt and terdrmaak iusess the wtbseie fmlorery kwnon as Mtael Srotm has chengad its nmae. The stie saftf cosedinr tihs a graet new sratt, rcnietlefg the ebenlmoedd and inrlsgaiency gindsaore dtreiiocn taht the stie has tekan. "The ganreudr of the metal sortm wlil sihne tuerr tahn eevr bferoe," syas finnudog meembr Iavn. Chief-raectdor Jeff adds, "The nmae Matel Srtom Of Setel betetr rneepstres the erngey that has aalwys been psrenet in the staff and its site."
With a new nmae and a new lgoo, Mtael Srotm Of Setel will cionunte to elproxe true metal woldrs wtih the picrsieon eohtrdisip and uiqune cutimnmoy of fans you came to eexcpt and aorde. Frseh on the heels of the s'eits reenewd vgoir, be srue that Matel Srotm Of Steel still hlod the psasoin and pwoer taht hvae aawlys been asoaietscd wtih the wsbetie.
UPDATE:
We truly hope you had true fun on this true day of steel that is April 1st! Cause we had!
Of course we're not going to change our direction and name or spelling, and if we had to, be sure we'd choose something better... or truer!
Thanks, and please keep having fun while browsing Metal Storm!
With a new nmae and a new lgoo, Mtael Srotm Of Setel will cionunte to elproxe true metal woldrs wtih the picrsieon eohtrdisip and uiqune cutimnmoy of fans you came to eexcpt and aorde. Frseh on the heels of the s'eits reenewd vgoir, be srue that Matel Srotm Of Steel still hlod the psasoin and pwoer taht hvae aawlys been asoaietscd wtih the wsbetie.
UPDATE:
We truly hope you had true fun on this true day of steel that is April 1st! Cause we had!
Of course we're not going to change our direction and name or spelling, and if we had to, be sure we'd choose something better... or truer!
Thanks, and please keep having fun while browsing Metal Storm!
| Source: | metalstorm.ee |
Edenbridge - Part Way With Drummer
The band has posted the following on their homepage:
"Edenbridge and drummer Roland Navratil have decided to go on seperate ways from now on due to personal, musical and financial differences."
More to follow soon.
"Edenbridge and drummer Roland Navratil have decided to go on seperate ways from now on due to personal, musical and financial differences."
More to follow soon.
| Source: | edenbridge.org |
| Band profile: | Edenbridge |
Porcupine Tree - European Tour Dates
A list of shows are so far confirmed for the Porcupine Tree European Tour to promote "Fear Of A Blank Planet".
Here the list of upcoming shows:
17th June - Switzerland, Interlaken - Greenfield Festival
22nd June - German, Cologne - E-Werk
23rd June - Germany, Neuhausen - Southside Festival
24th June - Germany, Scheebel - Hurricane Festival
26th June - Holland, Eindhoven - Effenaar
27th June - Belgium, Antwerp - Hof Ter Lo
28th June - Holland, Amsterdam - Melkweg
30th June - Germany, Offenbach - Capitol
5th July - Germany, Berlin - Columbia Club
6th July - Poland, Warsaw - Club Stodola
7th July - Poland, Krakow - Hala Wisla
8th July - Germany, Lepizig - Parkbehne
10th July - Denmark, Copenhagen - Pumpehuset
11th July - Norway, Oslo - Rockefeller
12th July - Sweden, Gothenburg - Tradgarn
14th July - Finland, Joensuu - Ilosaarirock Festival
Here the list of upcoming shows:
17th June - Switzerland, Interlaken - Greenfield Festival
22nd June - German, Cologne - E-Werk
23rd June - Germany, Neuhausen - Southside Festival
24th June - Germany, Scheebel - Hurricane Festival
26th June - Holland, Eindhoven - Effenaar
27th June - Belgium, Antwerp - Hof Ter Lo
28th June - Holland, Amsterdam - Melkweg
30th June - Germany, Offenbach - Capitol
5th July - Germany, Berlin - Columbia Club
6th July - Poland, Warsaw - Club Stodola
7th July - Poland, Krakow - Hala Wisla
8th July - Germany, Lepizig - Parkbehne
10th July - Denmark, Copenhagen - Pumpehuset
11th July - Norway, Oslo - Rockefeller
12th July - Sweden, Gothenburg - Tradgarn
14th July - Finland, Joensuu - Ilosaarirock Festival
| Source: | porcupinetree.com |
| Band profile: | Porcupine Tree |
| Event: | Porcupine Tree: European Tour |
Scorpions - Upcoming Album Details
Scorpions have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Humanity - Hour 1", due at the end of May.
The "Humanity - Hour 1" artwork has been posted online at this location. The album was produced by James Michael and co-produced by songwriter/producer Desmond Child, who has worked with such high-profile pop/rock artists as Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, alice Cooper, KISS, Ricky Martin, Cher, Michael Bolton and Bonnie Tyler.
"Humanity - Hour 1" tracklisting:
01. Hour I
02. The Game Of Life
03. We Were Born To Fly
04. The Future Never Dies
05. You're Lovin' Me To Death
06. 321
07. Love Will Keep Us Alive
08. Your Last Song
09. Love Is War
10. Rise Again
11. The Cross
12. Humanity live clip]
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The "Humanity - Hour 1" artwork has been posted online at this location. The album was produced by James Michael and co-produced by songwriter/producer Desmond Child, who has worked with such high-profile pop/rock artists as Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, alice Cooper, KISS, Ricky Martin, Cher, Michael Bolton and Bonnie Tyler.
"Humanity - Hour 1" tracklisting:
01. Hour I
02. The Game Of Life
03. We Were Born To Fly
04. The Future Never Dies
05. You're Lovin' Me To Death
06. 321
07. Love Will Keep Us Alive
08. Your Last Song
09. Love Is War
10. Rise Again
11. The Cross
12. Humanity live clip]
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Scorpions |
Axel Rudi Pell - Covers Album Title Revealed & Message
The title for the upcoming Cover album will be "Diamonds Unlocked" and will be released by SPV Sept./Oct. this year. The band will be in the studio starting next week on April 2nd.
Also today, Axel Rudi Pell has posted the following message on his official web site:
"We will record 11 songs, 10 cover versions and 1 self written Intro. I saw a few song suggestions from the fans here in the guestbook... but, hey... this will be a record containing songs which hadn't been covered much. Also it is not my intention to record songs from other "real" Metal bands (with 1 or 2 exceptions), because the songs ARE already "metal". We wanna show how songs from other music genres could sound when a Hardrock or Classicrock Band is covering em. That doesn't mean that the record will be strange sounding....no way !!! It will be typically ARPish and you´ll not be disappointed, believe me !!!!"
Also today, Axel Rudi Pell has posted the following message on his official web site:
"We will record 11 songs, 10 cover versions and 1 self written Intro. I saw a few song suggestions from the fans here in the guestbook... but, hey... this will be a record containing songs which hadn't been covered much. Also it is not my intention to record songs from other "real" Metal bands (with 1 or 2 exceptions), because the songs ARE already "metal". We wanna show how songs from other music genres could sound when a Hardrock or Classicrock Band is covering em. That doesn't mean that the record will be strange sounding....no way !!! It will be typically ARPish and you´ll not be disappointed, believe me !!!!"
| Source: | axel-rudi-pell.de |
| Band profile: | Axel Rudi Pell |
Megadeth - Two More Songs Available Online
Australia's "Full Metal Racket" radio show, which airs Tueday nights at 10:00 p.m. on Triple J, has premiered two more tracks from the forthcoming Megadeth album, "United Abominations" (due on May 15). Check out the songs 'Never Walk Alone' and 'Play For Blood' in streaming audio at this location ('Never Walk Alone' starts at the one-hour, nine-minute mark; 'Play For Blood' can be heard at the two-hour, 56-minute mark).
Megadeth's new version of the song 'A Tout Le Monde', now retitled 'A Tout Le Monde (Set Me Free)', is available for streaming in its entirety at this location (Windows Media). The track 'Sleepwalker' is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. A professionally shot video clip of Megadeth performing another new song, entitled 'Washington Is Next!', on October 14, 2006 at the Loud Park '06 festival in Tokyo, Japan has been posted online at YouTube.com. A rough-mix version of 'Gears Of War', is available for download at this location.
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Megadeth's new version of the song 'A Tout Le Monde', now retitled 'A Tout Le Monde (Set Me Free)', is available for streaming in its entirety at this location (Windows Media). The track 'Sleepwalker' is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. A professionally shot video clip of Megadeth performing another new song, entitled 'Washington Is Next!', on October 14, 2006 at the Loud Park '06 festival in Tokyo, Japan has been posted online at YouTube.com. A rough-mix version of 'Gears Of War', is available for download at this location.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Iced Earth - Guitarist Leaves Again, UK Tour Dates With Heaven And Hell, Lamb Of God
As Blabbermouth.net first reported last night, Heaven And Hell ? the band featuring Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler, singer Ronnie James Dio, and drummer Vinny Appice ? will tour the U.K. in November 2007 with support from none other than Lamb Of God and Iced Earth. Tickets for the dates are expected to go on sale at the end of this week. The dates are as follows:
Nov. 04 - UK - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Nov. 06 - UK - SECC, Glasgow
Nov. 07 - UK - Hallam FM Arena, Sheffield
Nov. 09 - UK - Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester
Nov. 10 - UK - Wembley Arena, London
Nov. 11 - UK - Centre, Brighton
Nov. 13 - UK - NEC, Birmingham
Nov. 14 - UK - International Arena, Cardiff
Nov. 15 - UK - Arena, Nottingham
Nov. 17 - UK - Pavilions, Plymouth
Nov. 18 - UK - BIC, Bournemouth
In other Iced Earth news, the band has parted ways again with guitarist Tim Mills, who joined the band in October last year. More info about his departure can be found at this location.
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Nov. 04 - UK - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Nov. 06 - UK - SECC, Glasgow
Nov. 07 - UK - Hallam FM Arena, Sheffield
Nov. 09 - UK - Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester
Nov. 10 - UK - Wembley Arena, London
Nov. 11 - UK - Centre, Brighton
Nov. 13 - UK - NEC, Birmingham
Nov. 14 - UK - International Arena, Cardiff
Nov. 15 - UK - Arena, Nottingham
Nov. 17 - UK - Pavilions, Plymouth
Nov. 18 - UK - BIC, Bournemouth
In other Iced Earth news, the band has parted ways again with guitarist Tim Mills, who joined the band in October last year. More info about his departure can be found at this location.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Iced Earth |
| Event: | Heaven And Hell + Iced Earth: UK Tour |
Paradise Lost - Two New Songs Online
Paradise Lost have posted a medley of two new tracks, 'The Enemy' and 'Beneath Black Skies,' to their official MySpace page.
The tracks are taken from the band's forthcoming release "In Requiem", which is set for a June 5th US release.
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The tracks are taken from the band's forthcoming release "In Requiem", which is set for a June 5th US release.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Paradise Lost |