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Hatesphere - Two New Songs Online

Danish Thrash Metal band Hatesphere have have uploaded 2 songs from their upcoming album "Serpent Smiles And Killer Eyes" on their MySpace Page - 'Let Them Hate' and 'Floating'.

According to a post on the band's official website, "the songs will be online for a short period only, so hurry up and tell your friends before we remove them again."

The tracks come off the group's new album "Serpent Smiles And Killer Eyes", due in Europe on April 30 (April 27 in Germany) via SPV Records.

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Source: hatesphere.com
Band profile: Hatesphere
Posted: 15.03.2007 by Thryce | Comments (2)


Sirenia - Another New Video Online

Sirenia have posted their new video for the song 'The Other Side' at YouTube.com.

The clip was produced by the Serbian production company I-Code (Deathstars, Hammerfall, Blind Guaridan, Scar Symmetry), which previously worked with the group on the 'My Mind's Eye' video (watch again).

'The Other Side' comes off Sirenia's latest album, "Nine Destinies and a Downfall", which was released on March 9 via Nuclear Blast Records.

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Source: nightquest.net
Band profile: Sirenia
Posted: 15.03.2007 by Thryce | Comments (11)


Celtic Frost - Statement Regarding Curfew During UK Dates

Statement from Celtic Frost regarding UK Set Duration:

"While already on the road on the European leg of the "Monotheist" tour, we were informed of strict curfews to our co-headlining shows with Kreator in the UK. These curfews have been imposed locally and are not a stipulation by either Celtic Frost or Kreator. As a matter of fact, we oppose these curfews explicitly, and we have informed both our management and our concert agency accordingly. There is little we can do, however.

Celtic Frost and Kreator and the bands' representatives have spent months trying to assemble an appropriate and exciting touring package of four bands that cover a wide variety of contemporary metal. We loathe the fact that we are now finally back out on the road - in Celtic Frost's case, for the first time in some 17 years - and have to discover that the local booker and promoters in the UK impose curfews so unrealistically strict that it is impossible to put on the regular performances by all four bands on the bill as played everywhere else in Europe. Apparently, some of the UK venues book two events during certain nights, i.e., in this case our tour and another event. This will yield twice the profits for them in one night, but it also means that the first event, namely our tour, will have to clear the venue at an unreasonably early hour, as early as 9:30 or 10:00pm.

There appears to be no proper solution to this situation. Both headliners are categorically unwilling to cancel the performances of either our opening act or special guest, Watain and Legion Of The Damned, in order to play full headlining sets. Just like us, Watain and Legion of the Damned have travelled thousands of miles and gone through great expenses to play all of Europe. The local booker and promoters in the UK are equally unwilling to extend their ludicrous curfews, even for a mere 30 minutes. The alternative, so we are informed, would be a cancelled concert.

Having all four bands play at least a semblance of a set means that the duration of all sets will be severely restricted. In case of Celtic Frost and Kreator, this means sets of 60 minutes, in case of Watain and Legion of the Damned, sets of 20 minutes. This applies to the following shows: Glasgow, Bradford, Wolverhampton, Cardiff, and Nottingham. All bands involved believe that playing a set is better than cancelling any show. That we all are extremely frustrated, if not to say furious, about this situation is obvious."

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Source: celticfrost.com
Band profile: Celtic Frost
Event: Kreator + Celtic Frost: European Tour
Posted: 15.03.2007 by Thryce | Comments (8)


Thyrfing - Line Up Changes

The following message has been put on the official website of Swedish Viking Metal band Thyrfing:

"After a decade in the band, both Thomas Väänänen and Henrik Svegsjö have decided to leave Thyrfing. They have informed us that they lack the motivation needed for another album. We have split ways on good terms, and would like to thank them for all these great years."

With this being said, we hereby welcome Jens Rydén to the band as new vocalist. Jens is best known as founding member and ex-vocalist of Naglfar and recently also for his one-man army Profundi. We all feel very enthusiastic about bringing new blood into the band and it will be very interesting to write and compile the next Thyrfing album together.
For the time being we will go on with one guitar player, and time will tell what happens to the second guitar position?"

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Source: thyrfing.com
Band profile: Thyrfing
Posted: 14.03.2007 by Thryce | Comments (5)


Hatesphere - Norwegian/Danish Live Dates Announced

Guitarist Peter "Pepe" Lyse Hansen has posted the following message on Hatesphere's official website:

"So now there is finally some tour dates for you. After the release of the new album "Serpent smiles and killer eyes" we will embark on a Scandinavian tour with Stonegard (N). The dates are:

16.05.2007: Gimle, Roskilde, Denmark
17.05.2007: Pumpehuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
18.05.2007: Studenterhuset, Aalborg, Denmark
19.05.2007: VoxHall, Aarhus, Denmark
22.05.2007: Blå, Oslo, Norway
24.05.2007: Hulen, Bergen, Norway
25.05.2007: Samsen, Kristiansand, Norway
26.05.2007: Folken, Stavanger, Norway

Furthermore we will head out on a European headliner tour in June - but much more about that later. Also expect us to announce summer festival appearances plus some very special shows very soon.

See you out there !"

Hatespehere have in the meantime already been confirmed for summer festivals as Summer Nights Festival, Tuska Open Air Festival and Earthshaker Fest.

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Source: hatesphere.com
Band profile: Hatesphere
Event: Hatesphere: Scandinavian Tour
Posted: 14.03.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Deeds Of Flesh - Part Ways With Vocalist/Bassist

Deeds Of Flesh' vocalist/bassist and 1993 founding member Jacoby Kingston has announced his retirement from the band and will be replaced by Erlend Caspersen Blood Red Throne] from Norway.

Jacoby Kingston's official statement goes as follows:

"To begin, I want to express my gratitude to all of the Deeds Of Flesh fans and friends out there who have supported me throughout my 14 year tenure as Bassist/Vocalist for the band. It makes me sad to know that I won't see a lot of you whom I have come to know so well. As for myself, I can no longer live the life of a traveling musician; therefore, I am giving up my position in the band to someone who can put 100% into it and keep the music going strong. I will continue to support the band and help out in any way I can. I still love Death Metal and all things dark and that will not change. This was a hard dicision, but it is for the betterment of Deeds. It would not be fair to my band mates to not put full effort into the music.

Erland will do a kick ass job in my place. Many of you have seen him play with Vile on the European and U.S. tours in 2006. The guy is a freakin machine. He will play on the new album and will tour with the band. He is a great guy and I am glad someone like him will replace me."

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Source: deedsofflesh.net
Band profile: Deeds Of Flesh
Posted: 14.03.2007 by Thryce | Comments (8)


Therion - Meet And Greet In Frankfurt With Christofer Johnsson

Christofer Johnsson (guitar, vocals) has posted the following message on Therion's official website.

"I will be at the Frankfurt Musikmesse (the Frankfurt Music Fair, website) on the 29:th of March for a Signing Session/Meet and Greet as a part of the Gibson guitar endorsement. It will be starting at 12.00. I doubt it's gonna be crowded with Therion fans there, so it's a great opportunity for fans to besides get stuff signed and get a quick photos also have time for a bit of talking. So anyone having the possibility to pop by is more than welcome!

See some of you there!"

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Source: megatherion.com
Band profile: Therion
Posted: 14.03.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Detonation - Opening Track From 'Emission Phase' Online NOW!

Yes! 'Invoking the Impact', the opening track from 'Emission Phase', is online now! Check it out on our profile and leave your comments!

Otto

http://www.myspace.com/detonationnl

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Detonation
Posted: 14.03.2007 by Marcel Hubregtse | Comments (6)


Threshold - New Video Online

A new video for the track "Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams" by UK Progressive Metallers Threshold, has been posted online at YouTube.com.

The song has been edited by producers/bandmembers Karl Groom and Richard West at Thin Ice Studios down from a length of 9:44 to just under 4 minutes for the video version.

The video was shot in Leipzig, Germany with producer Film-M, whose previous credits include Disillusion, Amon Amarth, Dew-Scented and Deadsoul Tribe.

The track comes off the band's forthcoming album "Dead Reckoning", due in Europe on March 23 (U.S. March 20, U.K. on March 26) through Nuclear Blast Records.

(Original Source: blabbermouth.net)

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Source: thinicestudios.com
Band profile: Threshold
Posted: 14.03.2007 by Thryce | Comments (3)


Paradise Lost - Join Nightwish On N. American Tour

The following message was posted on the Paradise Lost website:

"In support of their forthcoming album release "In Requiem" on Century Media, the godfathers of Gothic Metal, Paradise Lost announce a special guest slot supporting Nightwish on their autumn tour. The tour will be only the band's third visit to the US, after previously supporting Morbid Angel and Opeth.
Paradise Lost's 11th album, "In Requiem", was produced by Rhys Fulber and mixed by Mike Frazer, and marks a return to their heavy trademark sound."

Nick Holmes comments: "We can't wait to get to the US on a great tour, and try and make an impact after years of focusing on Europe."

Here's the schedule:

10/15 Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
10/16 Philadelphia, PA @ the Trocadero
10/18 New York, NY @ Nokia Theatre
10/20 Worcester, MA @ Palladium
10/21 Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
10/23 Toronto, ON @ The Docks
10/24 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
10/26 Detroit, MI @ Harpos Concert Theatre
10/27 Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
10/28 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
10/31 Seattle, WA @ Showbox
11/1 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
11/2 San Francisco, CA @ Slims
11/4 Los Angeles, CA @ House Of Blues
11/6 Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues
11/7 Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theater
11/8 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
11/10 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
11/11 Dallas, TX @ The Palladium Ballroom
11/12 Houston, TX @ Meridian
11/14 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
11/15 Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues
11/17 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade

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Source: paradiselost.co.uk
Band profile: Paradise Lost
Event: Nightwish + Paradise Lost: North American Tour
Posted: 14.03.2007 by Thryce | Comments (5)


Satyricon - New Blood Wanted

Norwegian Black Metallers Satyricon have issued the following update on their website:

"We are looking to recruit a rhythm guitar player and a bass player for our live band, with immediate effect.

You are a skilled musician with some touring experience. Your age is of no big concern, if you are good enough, you are good enough. However, you need to be relentlessly hungry and ambitious in your work with Satyricon. Satyricon is during touring cycles, a very time consuming effort and Satyricon would be your number one musical priority. If you do not wish to re-locate to Oslo our nearby, you will have to travel and be available for rehearsal in Oslo whenever called upon.
We will consider candidates from anywhere in the world. If you think you have what it takes, you will be invited to come jam with Satyricon in Oslo as soon as possible.
When e-mailing us, take your time to tell us a little bit about your musical background as a player and as a fan. Also include some information about your age, where you live, what you do etc. This is your chance ? take it! E-mail us at musician@satyricon.no."

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Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: Satyricon
Posted: 14.03.2007 by C. | Comments (4)


Mayhem - US Tour Dates Announced

Norwegian Black Metallers Mayhem have lined up the following U.S. tour dates:

July 17 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre
July 18 - West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
July 20 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
July 22 - Chicago, IL @ Joe's
July 23 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
July 24 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx

More shows will be announced soon.

Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: Mayhem
Event: Mayhem: US Summer Tour [CANCELLED]
Posted: 14.03.2007 by C. | Comments (4)


Marduk - Announce Tour Dates For Belarus, Ukraine And Russia

Swedish Black Metallers Marduk have announced live dates in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine on their official website.

These dates will take place before the upcoming European Tour (The Excess of Evil Tour, starting in May) with Enslaved, Keep Of Kalessin, Melechesh, Goatwhore and Pantheon I. Details for that tour can be found here.

Here's the list of the new upcoming shows:

04.04 BELARUS Minsk, Arena
05.04 UKRAINE Kiev, Dk Svjatoshin
08.04 RUSSIA St Petersburgh, Orlandia
10.04 RUSSIA Krasdonar, Orbita
11.04 RUSSIA, Rostov-On-Don, Podzemka
13.04 RUSSIA, Rjazan, Planetary
14.04 RUSSIA, Moscow, Tochka

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Source: marduk.nu
Band profile: Marduk
Event: Marduk
Posted: 14.03.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


Detonation - Release Party Of Emission Phase

Emission Phase release party
Saturday April 21st we'll celebrate the release of 'Emission Phase' with a CD release party. The location will be dB's studio in Utrecht. From 20.30 everyone is welcome, and at 21:00 we'll play the entire album. We will not be playing live, but you will be able to hear the new CD, ask us all you want to know about the new album and party along! Later on there will be a metal karaoke as well, and you can sing along with many metal classic supported by a live band.

If you want to come, we'd appreciate if you can send us a message here on MySpace or by email, so we can estimate how much people will be there.

Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Detonation
Posted: 14.03.2007 by Marcel Hubregtse | Comments (2)


Textures - The Fall Of Ideals European Tour 2007

Death/Progressive Metallers Textures have update their official site with "The Fall Of Ideals European Tour 2007"

They are happy to announce that they will be touring Europe alongside the almighty All That Remains and Misery Signals during the months of March/April. The tour will run through Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, the UK and the Benelux. Some territories where they have never played before and are really looking forward to play!

The list of upcoming shows :

23.03.07 Leeuwarden (NL), Romein
24.03.07 Leiden (NL), LVC
25.03.07 Roosendaal (NL), Erato Moshmetal Meeting
29.03.07 Berlin (DE), Magnet
30.03.07 Leipzig (DE), Conne Island
31.03.07 Bochum (DE), Matrix
01.04.07 Kalsruhe (DE), Stadtmitte
02.04.07 Muenchen (DE), Feierwerk
03.04.07 Wien (AU), Arena
04.04.07 Padova (IT), Sottosopra Club
05.04.07 Aarau (CH), Kiff
06.04.07 Trier (DE), Exhaus
07.04.07 Paris (F), Batofar
08.04.07 Kinsgston (UK), The Peel
09.04.07 London (UK), Carlington Academy
10.04.07 Southampton (UK), Nexus
11.04.07 Oxford (UK), Zodiac
12.04.07 Newport (UK), TJ's
13.04.07 Stoke on Trent (UK), The Sugarmill
15.04.07 Manchester (UK), Music Box
16.04.07 Edinburgh (UK), Exchange
17.04.07 Aberdeen (UK), Moshulu
18.04.07 Middlesbourg (UK), The Empire
19.04.07 Brighton (UK), Concorde 2
20.04.07 Hasselt (BE), Muziek-O-Droom
27.04.07 Barcelona (ES), Apolo (2) Textures
28.04.07 Madrid (ES), Capaernico
29.04.07 Barroselas (POR) SWR Barroselas Metalfest
30.04.07 Bilbao (POR), Edaska
01.05.07 Nantes (F), L'Industrya
18.05.07 Utrecht (NL), Tivoli de Helling
19.05.07 Sittard (NL), Fenix
31.05.07 Alborg (DK), 100 FYD
01.06.07 Copenhagen (DK), Lades
25.08.07 Varsselder (NL)

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Source: texturesband.com
Band profile: Textures
Event: Textures: The Fall Of Ideals European Tour
Posted: 13.03.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (5)