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Graveworm - Upcoming Album Details

Italian Gothic Black Metallers Graveworm have posted the following update on their website:

"The new album will be released in Europe on Massacre Records. The album was produced at the stage one studio with Andy Classen (Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, Disbelief, Dew-Scented). The new masterpiece will be released as limited edition digipack."

Massacre Records has set May 25th as the release date for the album, entitled "Collateral Defect". A small picture of the cover art can be found at this location.
The follow-up to 2005's "(N)utopia" features guest appearances by Maurizio Iacono from Kataklysm and Matze from The Sorrow.

"Collateral Defect" contains the 10 following songs:

01. Reflections
02. Bloodwork
03. Touch Of Hate
04. Suicide Code
05. The Day I Die
06. Fragile Side
07. I Need A Hero
08. Out Of Clouds
09. Scars Of Sorrow
10. Memories

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Source: graveworm.de
Band profile: Graveworm
Posted: 20.03.2007 by Thryce | Comments (7)


Fear Factory - To Release Remix Album

Fear Factory is currently working on another remix album, tentatively due later in the year.
A first taste of the upcoming CD - a remixed version of the song 'Supernova' (from the 2005 CD "Transgression") - can be heard on the band's MySpace Page.

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Source: thegauntlet.com
Band profile: Fear Factory
Posted: 20.03.2007 by Thryce | Comments (3)


Evile - Recording Debut Album

Fast-rising young UK Thrashers Evile have announced that their forthcoming debut album, entitled "Enter The Grave", is to be recorded in May 2007 at Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark with legendary producer Flemming Rasmussen (Metallica, Morbid Angel, Artillery).

The album is scheduled to be released Worldwide in September 2007 via Earache Records.

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Source: evile.co.uk
Band profile: Evile
Posted: 20.03.2007 by Thryce | Comments (4)


Steel Attack - New Video Online

Steel Attack's new video for the song 'Invisible God' is available for viewing at the band's MySpace Page.

The song comes off the latest album "Diabolic Symphony", which was released on 21 April 2006 though Massacre Records.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Steel Attack
Posted: 20.03.2007 by Thryce | Comments (0)


Arch Enemy - Michael Amott Signing Session At Frankfurt

The following message was posted on Arch Enemy's official website :

"Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott has scheduled a signing sessions at the Frankfurt Musik Messe in Germany, Europe's largest international trade fair for musical instruments, music software and computer hardware, sheet music and accessories.

Michael Amott comments: 'It's going to be a blast coming down to Germany for the weekend, check out gear, meet fans and hang out with my ESP family! The ESP signings are always a good time!
I am also going to be doing a signing at the Randall Amplifiers booth, I have recently hooked up with Randall and we are working on all kinds of cool stuff - one of those things being a 'Michael Amott NINJA V2' amp! Come and check out the prototype of this beast if you are at the event! See you there!"

Signing Schedule:

March 31 - 14:00 (2:00 PM)
Michael Amott signing session at the ESP booth (together with Gus G of Firewind, Shagrath and Silenoz of Dimmu Borgir).

March 31 - 16:00 (4:00 PM)
Michael Amott signing session at the Randall Amplifiers booth.

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Source: archenemy.net
Band profile: Arch Enemy
Posted: 20.03.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Iced Earth - New Single And Album Update

Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth, has posted the following message concerning the band's new albums on the message boards of the bands official site:

"I just wanted to give you an update of what's happening in Iced Earth world."

"We just finished mixing and mastering the single which will be titled "Overture of the Wicked" and should be released in late May or early June. The 4 songs that will be featured on this are as follows:

1.) Ten Thousand Strong
2.) Prophecy
3.) Birth of the Wicked
4.) The Coming Curse

"Ten Thousand Strong will be the song that we will be filming a video for in the following months, most likely in June right around the Sweden Rock festival."

"I'm very happy with the results of our efforts, we've been really working hard on delivering something special to you guys and this single is just a hint of things to come, and it's freakin' awesome."

"We will be finishing the rest of production for Part 1 over the course of the next few weeks, with plans to mix in the early part of May.
The title of the full release is "Framing Armageddon" (Something Wicked Part 1) and should be out in the late August/September time frame."

The "Framing Armageddon" tracklist will appear as follows:

1.) Overture
2.) Something Wicked (Part 1)
3.) Invasion
4.) Man's Motivation
5.) The Setian Massacre
6.) A Charge to Keep
7.) Reflections
8.) Ten Thousand Strong
9.) Execution
10.) Order of the Rose
11.) The Clouding
12.) Infiltrate and Assimilate
13.) Retribution Through the Ages
14.) Something Wicked (Part 2)
15.) The Domino Decree
16.) Framing Armageddon
17.) When Stars Collide (Born is He)
18.) The Awakening

The working title of Part 2 is "Revelation Abomination" Something Wicked (Part 2) and the tracklist is as follows:

1.) The Sacred Flames
2.) Behold the Wicked Child
3.) Minions of the Watch
4.) A Gift or a Curse
5.) I Walk Among You
5.) Harbinger of Fate
6.) Ancient Rage of the High Priest
7.) A Gathering Threat / Time Marches On
8.) Sacrificial Kingdoms
9.) Something Wicked (Part 3)
10.) Divide Devour
11.) Conspiracy / Pilgrimage In Guile
12.) Come What May

"The final tracking and mixing for Part 2 will take place between the festivals and world tour and will have a targeted release in February/March of 2008."

"Due to family health issues Bo Wallace will not be able to be involved with Iced Earth. I played the bass guitar parts on the single and we will be bringing Dennis Hayes, who worked with Tim on his "Beyond Fear" side project, in to play on parts of the remainder of the recording. He will be doing the live shows as well."

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Source: icedearth.com
Band profile: Iced Earth
Posted: 20.03.2007 by spirit_inblack | Comments (8)


Cult Of Luna - European Live Dates

The upcoming tour schedule of Swedish Sludge Doom Metal band Cult Of Luna goes as follows:

07.04.17 (DE) - Marburg - KFZ
07.04.18 (FR) - Toulouse - Les Vents Du Sud
07.04.19 (ES) - Bilbao - Kafe Antzokia
07.04.20 (ES) - Gijon - Louie Louie
07.04.21 (PT) - Coimbra - Theatre
07.04.22 (PT) - Lisboa - Corroios Theatre
07.04.23 (ES) - Madrid - Copernico Nova Club
07.04.24 (ES) - Barcelona - Be Cool
07.04.26 (IT) - Prato - Siddharta Club
07.04.27 (IT) - Torino - Spazio 211
07.04.28 (IT) - Pinarella Di Cervia - Rockplanet Club
07.04.29 (HR) - Zagreb - Mochvara
07.04.30 (SI) - Ljubjana - Orto Bar
07.05.01 (DE) - Dresden - Starclub
07.05.02 (SE) - Lund - Smålands Nation

The band has issued the following message on their website:

"First of all we'd like to thank everybody who were at our shows around Europe in February. We had a blast! Also thank you Convoj, The Ocean, Bossk, Blueneck, Switchblade and Fear Falls Burning for being great support acts.

Second of all we are keeping our promise, which means going to Southern Europe in mid-April. Check out the new dates in the shows section!

Also, stay tuned for festival dates in the near future."

Source: cultofluna.com
Band profile: Cult Of Luna
Event: Cult Of Luna: European Tour
Posted: 20.03.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Royal Hunt - Part Ways With Singer John West

Posted on the official website on March 16th:

Royal Hunt and John West have decided that at this time (after numerous albums and concert tours) they are no longer able to contribute creatively to each other's future musical development. It's been a hell of a ride, but both parties feel like it is about time to move on and explore different musical paths - therefore, they mutually agreed to part ways as of March 16th, 2007.

"We're not ruling out possible future collaborations for a joint venture or a side project" - André and John state - "but it won't be under the RH moniker."

John had joined Royal Hunt in 1999 during the recording of the "Fear" album and he worked with the band until our latest release - live CD/DVD "Royal Hunt 2006." We'd like to express our gratitude to John for a great 8-year run and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Source: royalhunt.com
Band profile: Royal Hunt
Posted: 19.03.2007 by wrathchild | Comments (5)


Nocturnal Rites - New Album Ready

Sweden's Nocturnal Rites have set "The 8th Sin" as the title of their new album, due in Europe on May 28 via Century Media Records.

According to a press release, the mystery of the album title can now be revealed: the new album is, of course, full of lust, gluttony and pride, but stands above of any wrath, greed, sloth or envy - the 8th not that deadly sin, however, is a deluxe blend of melodic metal and hard rock done the Nocturnal Rites way!

"The 8th Sin" offers a slightly more modern sound with harsh riffs, huge choruses and the band's classic guitar extravaganza. But don't be afraid of any bad surprises, the new album is 110% Nocturnal Rites from start to finish!

"The 8th Sin" was produced by the band themselves, co-produced by Shep and mixed by Mattias Eklund and Nocturnal Rites at Toontrack Music in Umeå, Sweden.

The tracklisting goes as follows:

01. Call Out To The World
02. Never Again
03. Not The Only
04. Tell Me
05. Not Like You
06. Leave Me Alone
07. Till I Come Alive
08. Strong Enough
09. Me
10. Pain & Pleasure
11. Fools Parade

Source: bravewords.com
Band profile: Nocturnal Rites
Posted: 19.03.2007 by Thryce | Comments (13)


The Haunted - Cursed Earth Tour Dates

Dates of Cursed Earth Tour 2007 were added on The Haunted's official web site.

Cursed Earth Tour 2007 - PART 1: The Haunted, Municipal Waste + Wolf

April 25, 2007 - Tilburg (NL) 013
April 26, 2007 - Deventer (NL) Burgerweeshuis
April 27, 2007 - Groningen (NL) Vera
April 28, 2007 - Leeds (UK) Cockpit
April 29, 2007 - Norwich (UK) Waterfront
April 30, 2007 - Newcastle (UK) Academy
May 01, 2007 - Glasgow (UK) Cathouse
May 02, 2007 - Dublin (IRE) Voodoo Lounge
May 03, 2007 - Liverpool (UK) Academy 2
May 04, 2007 - Birmingham (UK) Academy 2
May 05, 2007 - London (UK) Mean Fiddler
May 06, 2007 - Bristol (UK) Academy 2
May 07, 2007 - Oxford (UK) Zodiac

Cursed Earth Tour 2007 - PART 2: The Haunted, Municipal Waste + Lyzanxia

May 08, 2007 - Vosselaar (B) Biebob
May 09, 2007 - Rennes (F) UBU
May 10, 2007 - Poitiers (F) Comforte Moderne
May 11, 2007 - Barcelona (E) Apolo
May 12, 2007 - Madrid (E) Caracol
May 13, 2007 - Bilbao (E) Bilborock
May 15, 2007 - Lyon (F) CCO
May 16, 2007 - Milan (I) Rainbow
May 17, 2007 - Geneva (CH) PTR-Usine
May 18, 2007 - Will (CH) Remise
May 19, 2007 - Vienna (A) Planet Music
May 20, 2007 - Budapest (HUN) Kultiplex
May 22, 2007 - Prague (CZ) Rock Café
May 23, 2007 - Wroclaw (PL) WZ Club
May 24, 2007 - Warschau (PL) Proxima Club
May 25, 2007 - Berlin (D) Kato
May 26, 2007 - Frankfurt (D) O25
May 27, 2007 - Munich (D) Backstage
May 29, 2007 - Stuttgart (D) Die Röhre
May 30, 2007 - Bochum (D) Matrix
May 31, 2007 - Hamburg (D) Molotow

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Source: the-haunted.com
Band profile: The Haunted
Event: The Haunted: Cursed Earth Tour
Posted: 19.03.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


Grave Digger - More Tour Dates Announced

Grave Digger have announced three new dates for Germany in support of their latest album "Liberty Or Death". As confirmed are:

31-10-07 Germany Bochum Zeche
01-11-07 Germany Saarbrücken Garage
02-11-07 Germany Speyer Halle 101

Grave Digger are also scheduled to play three headlining shows in Russia this month. Those dates have now been confirmed and are as follows:

28-03-07 Krasnodar, Centr Iskusstv 'Premiera'
30-03-07 Ekaterinburg, 'Kosmos'
31-03-07 Moscow, 'Apelsin' club

A complete list of all Grave Digger live dates can be found here.

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Source: grave-digger.de
Band profile: Grave Digger
Event: Grave Digger: Russian Tour
Posted: 19.03.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Labyrinth - New Song And Video Available Online

The brand new video for the song 'Lost' from the album "6 Days To Nowhere" has been added to the video section on the official webpage of Italian Power Metallers Labyrinth.
You can donwload the video at this location, or through YouTube here.

You can also download the first song 'Crossroads' from the new album at this location.

"6 Days To Nowhere" was released on 26 February 2007 through Arise Records.
The tracklisting goes as follows:

01. Crossroads
02. There Is A Way
03. Lost
04. Mother Earth
05. Waiting Tomorrow
06. Come Together
07. Just One Day
08. What???
09. Coldness
10. Rusty Nail
11. Out Of Control
12. Wolves 'N' Lambs
13. Smoke And Dreams
14. Piece Of Time

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Source: labyrinthmusic.it
Band profile: Labyrinth
Posted: 19.03.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Sabaton - Metalizing Europe Tour

Sabaton has confirmed they will be touring in Europe for the Metalizing Europe headlining tour with Norwegian band Thunderbolt. The first dates have been posted online. More dates will be added later. More information can be found on the official website.

11.05.07 (ESP) Bergara - Go Jam
12.05.07 (ESP) Madrid - La Sala Jam
13.05.07 (ESP) Barcelona - razzmatazz 3
18.05.07 (UK) Newport - TJ
20.05.07 (UK) Leeds - Josephs Well
21.05.07 (UK) Glasgow - Barfly
22.05.07 (UK) London - Purple Turtle
24.05.07 (GER) Berlin - Darkside
25.05.07 (GER) Weinheim - Cafe Central
26.05.07 (GER) Saarbrücken - Schützenhaus Dudweiler
27.05.07 (GER) Gelsenkirchen - Rock Hard Festival
29.05.07 (CHE) Uster - Rock City
30.05.07 (GER) Ludvigsburg - Rockfabrik
31.05.07 (GER) Frankfurt - Die Halle
01.06.07 (NLD) Zandaam - De Kade
02.06.07 (NLD) Nijmegen - Staddjik
03.06.07 (GER) Duisburg - Parkhaus

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Source: sabaton.net
Band profile: Sabaton
Event: Sabaton: Metalizing Europe Tour
Posted: 19.03.2007 by LeDruide | Comments (0)


Whitesnake - New Album In October

Whitesnake mainman David Coverdale has issued the following update:

"Just a quickie to let you know that all is ship shape and moving along wonderfully. I am thrilled, erect nipples an' all, with the new songs and very excited to be presenting them to you later this year. SPV's wish-list is for an October release, so, we're not having to pressure ourselves with too extreme a deadline. God Willing, those days be gone. As far as touring, it appears this will also be late summer, as the entire world is out there on the road through the summer, doing their very best to seduce y'all. My US agent told me that every single amphitheater in every major city in the States has a 'name' act headlining every night of the week this season...so, unless any significant touring opportunity presents itself I think we'll concentrate on making a cracking record that will make us all proud.

I see some of you were curious if I had ever met Mr. Brad Delp, who sadly, recently passed away. No... I didn't have the pleasure, I'm sorry to say. I only crossed paths with Tom Scholz when we played the Texas Jam together way back when - a tale I will share at a later date. My sincere condolences to Brad's Family - a tragic loss.. It's interesting you should ask about Glenn (Hughes).

I was talking with Doug (Aldrich - guitar) recently that I was thinking that some of the new songs could use some of Glenn's extraordinary singing, but, just a thought at this time. I haven't discussed anything with him. We shall have to see how that goes, so please don't be holding me to anything. Glenn and I were in touch recently, with him telling me about his tour in Russia. He tells me there is great interest in a DP Mark 3 reunion over there."

Source: bravewords.com
Band profile: Whitesnake
Posted: 19.03.2007 by Thryce | Comments (0)


The Autumn Offering - Live Video Online

Taken from The Underground Video Television Newsletter:

There is a new live performance video of The Autumn Offering playing their track 'The Bonds In Which We Bread' available for viewing on the Underground Video Television Website, here.
The footage was taken at The Crock Rock in Allentown PA during the band's tour with Mushroomhead.

The Autumn Offering is a Melodic Death Metal band on Victory Records.

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Source: uvtv.info
Posted: 19.03.2007 by Thryce | Comments (1)