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Vicious Rumors - Part Ways With Bassist
Original Vicious Rumors bassist Dave Starr has once again left the band as of January 23, 2007.
Dave played bass on the first five Vicious Rumors albums (and was featured in several other Vicious Rumors DVDs, MTV videos, and band compilations). He returned to the band in 2005 to record the new "Warball" CD in 2006.
Commented Starr: "My history with Vicious Rumors goes back nearly 23 years, and in many ways the band will always be a part of me. However, it's time for me to concentrate 100% of my time and energy on my own music, my own band, and playing guitar. My band Wildestarr (along with incredible vocalist London Wilde) is something I have been working on for a few years now, and I took time off from this to work with Vicious Rumors again and record the "Warball" album. I am happy with the way the new Vicious Rumors CD came out, and thrilled with the response it has received so far from the fans and press. It was great to play and record with Vicious Rumors again. I remain on good terms with everyone in the band and wish them well in the future."
Vicious Rumors released "Warball" in the U.S. in October. Two short samples from "Warball" ? 'Sonic Rebellion' and 'Mr. Miracle' ? are available at the band's official website.
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Dave played bass on the first five Vicious Rumors albums (and was featured in several other Vicious Rumors DVDs, MTV videos, and band compilations). He returned to the band in 2005 to record the new "Warball" CD in 2006.
Commented Starr: "My history with Vicious Rumors goes back nearly 23 years, and in many ways the band will always be a part of me. However, it's time for me to concentrate 100% of my time and energy on my own music, my own band, and playing guitar. My band Wildestarr (along with incredible vocalist London Wilde) is something I have been working on for a few years now, and I took time off from this to work with Vicious Rumors again and record the "Warball" album. I am happy with the way the new Vicious Rumors CD came out, and thrilled with the response it has received so far from the fans and press. It was great to play and record with Vicious Rumors again. I remain on good terms with everyone in the band and wish them well in the future."
Vicious Rumors released "Warball" in the U.S. in October. Two short samples from "Warball" ? 'Sonic Rebellion' and 'Mr. Miracle' ? are available at the band's official website.
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Vicious Rumors |
The Vision Bleak - Enter The Studio Next Month
The Vision Bleak are busy pre-producing their third, as-yet-untitled album.
According to the band, the follow-up to "Carpathia" is going to be "more guitar-based, harder, but also more dramatic and melodic", promising their most sinister work to date. In early February, they will enter Klangschmiede Studio E for the fine-tuning of the recordings and the mix for an indefinite period of time.
(Original source: bravewords.com)
According to the band, the follow-up to "Carpathia" is going to be "more guitar-based, harder, but also more dramatic and melodic", promising their most sinister work to date. In early February, they will enter Klangschmiede Studio E for the fine-tuning of the recordings and the mix for an indefinite period of time.
(Original source: bravewords.com)
| Source: | the-vision-bleak.de |
| Band profile: | The Vision Bleak |
Susperia - Upcoming Album Details And Samples
Norwegian Melodic Black/Death metallers Susperia have issued the following update:
"The wait is almost over, all the work on the new album is now finished and we have set the title as "Cut From Stone". It is scheduled for release via the TABU label in Europe in April. Release in the USA will follow soon after. The artwork has once again been done by our good friend Rune Tyvold and he's done another killer job. We've posted samples of two of our new songs: 'More' and 'The Clone'. We'll be announcing the release date soon."
"Cut From Stone" was recorded at StrandStudio in Oslo, Norway with Marius Strand, who previously assisted Susperia on 2005's Norwegian Top 20 hit, the "Devil May Care" EP. The album was mixed by Daniel Bergstrand (In Flames, Meshuggah) at Dug Out Studios in Uppsala, Sweden.
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"The wait is almost over, all the work on the new album is now finished and we have set the title as "Cut From Stone". It is scheduled for release via the TABU label in Europe in April. Release in the USA will follow soon after. The artwork has once again been done by our good friend Rune Tyvold and he's done another killer job. We've posted samples of two of our new songs: 'More' and 'The Clone'. We'll be announcing the release date soon."
"Cut From Stone" was recorded at StrandStudio in Oslo, Norway with Marius Strand, who previously assisted Susperia on 2005's Norwegian Top 20 hit, the "Devil May Care" EP. The album was mixed by Daniel Bergstrand (In Flames, Meshuggah) at Dug Out Studios in Uppsala, Sweden.
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| Source: | susperia.net |
| Band profile: | Susperia |
Steel Attack - US Tour Postponed
Swedish Power Metal band Steel Attack have posted the following message on their official website:
"Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have been forced to postpone the up-coming US tour scheduled for March this year. Some of the venues brought the financial terms of the shows into dispute at the last second. In order to protect the financial interest of the band and avoid a loss that would have been the logical consequence of these lowered fees. Hopefully, these shows will be rescheduled a.s.a.p. at different locations."
"Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have been forced to postpone the up-coming US tour scheduled for March this year. Some of the venues brought the financial terms of the shows into dispute at the last second. In order to protect the financial interest of the band and avoid a loss that would have been the logical consequence of these lowered fees. Hopefully, these shows will be rescheduled a.s.a.p. at different locations."
| Source: | steelattack.com |
| Band profile: | Steel Attack |
Immolation - New Album Completed
Death metallers Immolation have wrapped up the recording process for their new full-length album, "Shadows In The Light", which is set for an April release via Century Media. The effort was recorded at Millbrook Sound Studios with producer Paul Orofino. "Shadows In The Light" features the following tracks:
01. Hate's Plague
02. Passion Kill
03. World Agony
04. Tarnished
05. The Weight Of Devotion
06. Breathing The Dark
07. Deliverer Of Evil
08. Shadows In The Light
09. Lying With Demons
10. Whispering Death
Robert Vigna (guitars) further describes the new album: "It's aggressive, emotional and haunting. The disc delivers all of Immolation's attributes, as it's catchy as hell, very direct and to the point. The album devastates on all levels, from blasting madness and militant charges to sorrow-filled doom and depression. It is a very complete record with soulful solos, thunderous raging drums and vocals that lash right out at you!"
01. Hate's Plague
02. Passion Kill
03. World Agony
04. Tarnished
05. The Weight Of Devotion
06. Breathing The Dark
07. Deliverer Of Evil
08. Shadows In The Light
09. Lying With Demons
10. Whispering Death
Robert Vigna (guitars) further describes the new album: "It's aggressive, emotional and haunting. The disc delivers all of Immolation's attributes, as it's catchy as hell, very direct and to the point. The album devastates on all levels, from blasting madness and militant charges to sorrow-filled doom and depression. It is a very complete record with soulful solos, thunderous raging drums and vocals that lash right out at you!"
| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Immolation |
Moonsorrow - Team Up With Swallow The Sun For European Tour
Finnish Viking metalers Moonsorrow will team up with label colleagues Swallow The Sun for a European tour. The tour dates read as follows:
30.03.2007 - GER, Lübeck (Treibsand)
31.03.2007 - GER, Lichtenfels (Ragnarök Festival)
01.04.2007 - GER, Ludwigsburg (Rockfabrik)
03.04.2007 - HUN, Budapest (Kultiplex)
04.04.2007 - SLO, Maribor (Stuk)
05.04.2007 - ITA, Milan (TBA)
06.04.2007 - AUT, Salzburg (Rockhouse)
07.04.2007 - AUT, Vienna (Scene)
08.04.2007 - GER, Memmingen (Kaminwerk)
10.04.2007 - SUI, Pratteln (Z7)
12.04.2007 - BEL, Vosselaar (Biebob)
13.04.2007 - NED, Leeunwarden (Romein)
14.04.2007 - GER, Essen (Turock)
15.04.2007 - NED, Arnhem (Goudvishal)
17.04.2007 - GER, Hannover (Musikzentrum)
18.04.2007 - GER, Berlin (Kato)
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30.03.2007 - GER, Lübeck (Treibsand)
31.03.2007 - GER, Lichtenfels (Ragnarök Festival)
01.04.2007 - GER, Ludwigsburg (Rockfabrik)
03.04.2007 - HUN, Budapest (Kultiplex)
04.04.2007 - SLO, Maribor (Stuk)
05.04.2007 - ITA, Milan (TBA)
06.04.2007 - AUT, Salzburg (Rockhouse)
07.04.2007 - AUT, Vienna (Scene)
08.04.2007 - GER, Memmingen (Kaminwerk)
10.04.2007 - SUI, Pratteln (Z7)
12.04.2007 - BEL, Vosselaar (Biebob)
13.04.2007 - NED, Leeunwarden (Romein)
14.04.2007 - GER, Essen (Turock)
15.04.2007 - NED, Arnhem (Goudvishal)
17.04.2007 - GER, Hannover (Musikzentrum)
18.04.2007 - GER, Berlin (Kato)
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| Source: | metal1.info |
| Band profile: | Moonsorrow |
| Event: | Moonsorrow: Ravaged Hope European Tour |
Candlemass - Announce Robert Lowe As New Singer
Three months after the departure of former singer Messiah Marcolin, Candlemass have announced Robert Lowe of Solitude Aeturnus fame as new vocalist. The official statement reads as follows:
"After months of auditions it is now official who replaces Messiah Marcolin in Candlemass. Robert Lowe, well known for his work with Solitude Aeturnus, is the man who killed all the competition and showed that he beyond doubt is the most capable man for the job. A worthy successor!!
Robert will still be fronting SA, but since there's a whole ocean between the bands, we/Candlemass, feel that this is a great solution that is very beneficial for everybody. The mighty voice from Dallas Texas, is thrown into the fire immediately and is starting the vocal work on the new Candlemass album in a matter of days. Candlemass are sure that the words "amazing" and "incredible" will be used to describe the result! Candlemass would also like to thank all the gifted singers who applied for the job. Many talents from all over the world have been heard. We are sure that they will continue to be heard for a long time, but not in Candlemass. The band have finally found the ideal replacement for Messiah Marcolin - Robert Lowe! The new album will KILL!!"
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"After months of auditions it is now official who replaces Messiah Marcolin in Candlemass. Robert Lowe, well known for his work with Solitude Aeturnus, is the man who killed all the competition and showed that he beyond doubt is the most capable man for the job. A worthy successor!!
Robert will still be fronting SA, but since there's a whole ocean between the bands, we/Candlemass, feel that this is a great solution that is very beneficial for everybody. The mighty voice from Dallas Texas, is thrown into the fire immediately and is starting the vocal work on the new Candlemass album in a matter of days. Candlemass are sure that the words "amazing" and "incredible" will be used to describe the result! Candlemass would also like to thank all the gifted singers who applied for the job. Many talents from all over the world have been heard. We are sure that they will continue to be heard for a long time, but not in Candlemass. The band have finally found the ideal replacement for Messiah Marcolin - Robert Lowe! The new album will KILL!!"
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| Source: | candlemass.se |
| Band profile: | Candlemass |
Virgin Black - New Album Track List & Release Date Announced
The End Records has set a release date of April 3rd, 2007 for the new album from Australia's gothic/classical/doom band Virgin Black, titled 'Requiem - Mezzo Forte.'
The album, part of the 'Requiem' trilogy, will be the first installment (the 2nd of the trilogy) released and will be followed later on this year by 'Requiem - Pianissimo' and 'Requiem - Fortissimo.'
About the 'Requiem' trilogy, singer/songwriter Rowan London comments, "Well, I feel like I've become a completely non-functioning part of society over the past two years. Requiem has been the most agonizingly difficult experience I have ever faced. On one side are the logistics of three albums, two and a half hours of music, and financing it all (orchestra included). The other side is the emotional toll; the far too many times I fell in a heap feeling that it would be impossible to succeed and coming oh so close to completely giving up the project. I take many a scar from this process and may never experience this kind of beautiful pain again".
"The albums haunt me with their poignancy and the lines I was literally recording when I received a call to say that my father had died in the most tragic of circumstances will forever shut out the world when played back. I find it surreal and befitting that I subsequently carried his body out of the funeral service held in the grand old church where we happened to record. As overdramatic as it sounds, I seriously sometimes felt like joining him. However, we persevered, and I listen to these vast creations and still can't believe what we've managed here. We will proudly present them. Scarred and almost defeated, it will be such a joy to have a directly human experience on our most in-depth touring schedule ever, covering most of Europe and much of the U.S. I feel privileged to be able to begin in Australia with shows as guests for some one-off appearances by Arcturus, and look forward to announcing all the cities/countries that we will visit."
Adds fellow songwriter Samantha Escarbe about the trilogy, "Each album has its own unique voice and expression, but essentially each needs the other to truly complete what is an intimidating undertaking both in respect to musical tradition and the inherent subject matter. I don't expect people to understand it. I just wrote what I wanted to hear, what I needed to hear."
The tracklisting for 'Requiem - Mezzo Forte' is:
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The album, part of the 'Requiem' trilogy, will be the first installment (the 2nd of the trilogy) released and will be followed later on this year by 'Requiem - Pianissimo' and 'Requiem - Fortissimo.'
About the 'Requiem' trilogy, singer/songwriter Rowan London comments, "Well, I feel like I've become a completely non-functioning part of society over the past two years. Requiem has been the most agonizingly difficult experience I have ever faced. On one side are the logistics of three albums, two and a half hours of music, and financing it all (orchestra included). The other side is the emotional toll; the far too many times I fell in a heap feeling that it would be impossible to succeed and coming oh so close to completely giving up the project. I take many a scar from this process and may never experience this kind of beautiful pain again".
"The albums haunt me with their poignancy and the lines I was literally recording when I received a call to say that my father had died in the most tragic of circumstances will forever shut out the world when played back. I find it surreal and befitting that I subsequently carried his body out of the funeral service held in the grand old church where we happened to record. As overdramatic as it sounds, I seriously sometimes felt like joining him. However, we persevered, and I listen to these vast creations and still can't believe what we've managed here. We will proudly present them. Scarred and almost defeated, it will be such a joy to have a directly human experience on our most in-depth touring schedule ever, covering most of Europe and much of the U.S. I feel privileged to be able to begin in Australia with shows as guests for some one-off appearances by Arcturus, and look forward to announcing all the cities/countries that we will visit."
Adds fellow songwriter Samantha Escarbe about the trilogy, "Each album has its own unique voice and expression, but essentially each needs the other to truly complete what is an intimidating undertaking both in respect to musical tradition and the inherent subject matter. I don't expect people to understand it. I just wrote what I wanted to hear, what I needed to hear."
The tracklisting for 'Requiem - Mezzo Forte' is:
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| Source: | theendrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Virgin Black |
| Event: | Arcturus: Shipwrecked In Australia |
Catamenia - New Video Available For Download
A new video for the song 'Tuhat Vuotta', of Catamenia's 2006 album "Location:COLD" has been put available for download on the band's official website in the video section, here.
Also there has been a slight change on the 18 February tour date: Oberhausen gig in Germany on February 18th has been replaced by Dortmund, Tarantula Cult Club because of venue sided problems.
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Also there has been a slight change on the 18 February tour date: Oberhausen gig in Germany on February 18th has been replaced by Dortmund, Tarantula Cult Club because of venue sided problems.
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| Source: | catamenia.net |
| Band profile: | Catamenia |
| Event: | Catamenia + Adorned Brood: Heldentour 2007 |
Akercocke - Bassist Leaves, Replacement Announced
Akercocke's bassist Peter Theobalds has announced his surprise departure from the band on January 18. This sudden news comes just as founding members Jason Mendonca and David Gray celebrate the band's tenth anniversary this year.
Peter has said of his departure:
"It's been possibly the most difficult decision in my life to make but after 10 years of the beast that Akercocke has become, it's time to hit the highway in search of new adventures. My reasons are many and varied but the principal factor has been that the original vibe that drove me to play has gone, the fun, the utter immersion of the music and friendship and the camaraderie has been slowly eroding for me personally over the last year or so.
It's given me so many unforgettable moments and brought me into contact with some amazing human beings and situations and I shall sincerely miss all of those aspects. But my heart tells me its time to seek other ideals and situation. I will NOT be giving up music however and will continue to bash out some form of pseudo metallic noise, until chronic rheumatoid arthritis turns my hands into claws or Alzheimer's finally puts paid to what little common sense I currently possess.
Massive massive respect to all those people that have been so unbelievably supportive and encouraging: - my family, the fans, the crews, the bands and other random maniacs that have been there for me all the way. I'd love to do a thank you list but it would just be so long and I'd inevitably forget someone and get branded a total cunt (again), so I'll just say that I raise a glass to all of your honour!
See you in the pit dear friends.
Respect
P."
Meanwhile, Akercocke continue and are pleased to announce Peter Benjamin (Concept, Corpsing, Pantheist) as their new bass player, as the band commence work on their fifth studio album at Goat of Mendes Studios London. The as yet untitled new album is slated for a May 14 2007 release on Earache Records.
Peter has said of his departure:
"It's been possibly the most difficult decision in my life to make but after 10 years of the beast that Akercocke has become, it's time to hit the highway in search of new adventures. My reasons are many and varied but the principal factor has been that the original vibe that drove me to play has gone, the fun, the utter immersion of the music and friendship and the camaraderie has been slowly eroding for me personally over the last year or so.
It's given me so many unforgettable moments and brought me into contact with some amazing human beings and situations and I shall sincerely miss all of those aspects. But my heart tells me its time to seek other ideals and situation. I will NOT be giving up music however and will continue to bash out some form of pseudo metallic noise, until chronic rheumatoid arthritis turns my hands into claws or Alzheimer's finally puts paid to what little common sense I currently possess.
Massive massive respect to all those people that have been so unbelievably supportive and encouraging: - my family, the fans, the crews, the bands and other random maniacs that have been there for me all the way. I'd love to do a thank you list but it would just be so long and I'd inevitably forget someone and get branded a total cunt (again), so I'll just say that I raise a glass to all of your honour!
See you in the pit dear friends.
Respect
P."
Meanwhile, Akercocke continue and are pleased to announce Peter Benjamin (Concept, Corpsing, Pantheist) as their new bass player, as the band commence work on their fifth studio album at Goat of Mendes Studios London. The as yet untitled new album is slated for a May 14 2007 release on Earache Records.
| Source: | akercocke.com |
| Band profile: | Akercocke |
Belphegor - Tour Drummer Announced
Lille Gruber of Defeated Sanity has announced that he will be filling in on drums for Belphegor on the band's upcoming North American tour with Unleashed and Krisiun. You can check out the confirmed dates for the tour online here.
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| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Belphegor |
| Event: | Unleashed: Midvinterblot Tour |
Municipal Waste - Prepare To Record New Album
Municipal Waste will enter the studio in late-March to begin recording a new album for Earache Records. Recording will take place at Planet Z Studios in Hadley, MA with Zeuss (Hatebreed, Shadows Fall) producing. The album is expected to hit streets late this summer.
The band will be releasing a reissue of the now legendary "Hazardous Mutation," complete with a bonus live DVD on January 23rd.
The band will be releasing a reissue of the now legendary "Hazardous Mutation," complete with a bonus live DVD on January 23rd.
| Source: | earache.com |
| Band profile: | Municipal Waste |
Nightwish - N. American Tour Dates Announced
According to The Vault, Nightwish have confirmed the following North American tour dates for later this year:
October
20 - Worcester, MA at The Palladium
27 - Chicago, IL at House of Blues
November
1 - Portland, OR at Roseland Theater
12 - Houston, TX at The Meridian
14 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL at Culture Room
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October
20 - Worcester, MA at The Palladium
27 - Chicago, IL at House of Blues
November
1 - Portland, OR at Roseland Theater
12 - Houston, TX at The Meridian
14 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL at Culture Room
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| Source: | enterthevault.com |
| Band profile: | Nightwish |
| Event: | Nightwish + Paradise Lost: North American Tour |
Savatage - 1996 Live Footage Online
Pro-shot live footage of Savatage performing 'Dead Winter Dead' at the Dynamo Festival in Holland in 1996 has surfaced on YouTube. Go to this location to check it out. The footage was shot by German video channel VIVA TV for their now defunct metal program, Metalla.
Also, live bootleg footage from 1981 of original Savatage guitarist Criss Oliva performing Van Halen's 'Erution/You Really Got Me' when the band was still called Avatar is now available on YouTube. Go to this location to check it out.
Footage from the same show of the band performing the song 'Holocaust' can be found at this location.
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Also, live bootleg footage from 1981 of original Savatage guitarist Criss Oliva performing Van Halen's 'Erution/You Really Got Me' when the band was still called Avatar is now available on YouTube. Go to this location to check it out.
Footage from the same show of the band performing the song 'Holocaust' can be found at this location.
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Savatage |
Axxis - New Guitarist Found
The following announcement was posted on Axxis' official website:
One rehearsal session and one recording session... and the decision was done! Marco Wriedt will be the new Axxis guitar player!
(Keyboardist) Harry (Oellers): "As Marco arrived in the studio I thought Walter (first Axxis guitar player) is back ;-)! We sent him all of our actual songs and he played everything perfectly!"
(Vocalist) Bernhard (Weiß): "This guy is 22 years old and very creative. We just let him play to our new production and it was... awesome!"
See Marco's comments at this location.
More on the guitarist at his official website and his MySpace.
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One rehearsal session and one recording session... and the decision was done! Marco Wriedt will be the new Axxis guitar player!
(Keyboardist) Harry (Oellers): "As Marco arrived in the studio I thought Walter (first Axxis guitar player) is back ;-)! We sent him all of our actual songs and he played everything perfectly!"
(Vocalist) Bernhard (Weiß): "This guy is 22 years old and very creative. We just let him play to our new production and it was... awesome!"
See Marco's comments at this location.
More on the guitarist at his official website and his MySpace.
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| Source: | axxis.de |
| Band profile: | Axxis |