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Battlelore - New Session Guitarist
The band has posted the following on their website:
I'm moving away from Finland for a six months and during that time Battlelore will use a session guitarist to cover me on the upcoming gigs.
The new guitarist is Mr.Tommi Lintunen who has played in various Finnish bands.
There is not going to be any kind of break in songwriting or cancellations with the gigs.
I'm coming back on line in June 2007.
All the best,
Jyri Vahvanen
I'm moving away from Finland for a six months and during that time Battlelore will use a session guitarist to cover me on the upcoming gigs.
The new guitarist is Mr.Tommi Lintunen who has played in various Finnish bands.
There is not going to be any kind of break in songwriting or cancellations with the gigs.
I'm coming back on line in June 2007.
All the best,
Jyri Vahvanen
| Band profile: | Battlelore |
Gorgoroth - Frontman Released From Norwegian Prison
According to a posting on Gorgoroth's official web site, the group's frontman, Gaahl, was finally released from prison last month after being jailed since the spring of 2006.
Gaahl was sentenced to 14 months in prison in February 2005 for beating a 41-year-old man and threatening to drink his blood. The 31-year-old, whose real name was not revealed by the Norwegian media, was charged with a crime that carries a maximum penalty of nine years in prison. The original 18-month sentence, which was handed down in May 2004, was reduced by four months while the amount in damages Gaahl was required to pay to the victim was increased from 100,000 NOK (approximately $15,000) to 190,000 NOK (approximately $29,000).
Gaahl was sentenced to 14 months in prison in February 2005 for beating a 41-year-old man and threatening to drink his blood. The 31-year-old, whose real name was not revealed by the Norwegian media, was charged with a crime that carries a maximum penalty of nine years in prison. The original 18-month sentence, which was handed down in May 2004, was reduced by four months while the amount in damages Gaahl was required to pay to the victim was increased from 100,000 NOK (approximately $15,000) to 190,000 NOK (approximately $29,000).
| Source: | gorgoroth.org |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Tiamat - Frontman Uploads New Lucyfire Demo For Streaming
Tiamat frontman Johan Edlund has issued the following update on his Lucyfire project via his official MySpace page:
"Me and Lars (Sköld, producer etc.) are finishing up the new LucyFire demo to be sent out to record companies. We have plenty of songs, but so far we'll tease them with these four: 'Thunder & Lightning', 'All The Children Sing', 'Codeine', 'Black Gold'.
I just got back from Sweden where I visited Lars cozy studio. We got A.D. Lord in there to bang out a teardripping lead for 'Codeine'. In the meantime, listen to 'All The Children Sing'. Because I'm a lovely person."
Go to this location to check out 'All The Children Sing'.
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"Me and Lars (Sköld, producer etc.) are finishing up the new LucyFire demo to be sent out to record companies. We have plenty of songs, but so far we'll tease them with these four: 'Thunder & Lightning', 'All The Children Sing', 'Codeine', 'Black Gold'.
I just got back from Sweden where I visited Lars cozy studio. We got A.D. Lord in there to bang out a teardripping lead for 'Codeine'. In the meantime, listen to 'All The Children Sing'. Because I'm a lovely person."
Go to this location to check out 'All The Children Sing'.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Tiamat |
Blaze - Mainman Parts Ways With Touring Lineup
Former Iron Maiden/Wolfbane singer Blaze Bayley has parted ways with the members of his most recent Blaze touring lineup. The departing members ? Oliver Palotai (guitar), Luca Princiotta (guitar), Christian Ammann (bass), and Daniel Schild (drums) ? have issued the following statement regarding the matter:
"We are in the sad situation to give out the news that the complete current lineup of Blaze, therefore the authors of this letter, will leave the band.
"In the past years Blaze was in a difficult situation, regarding finances, management and organization. Finally, during summer 2006, things started to clear up a bit, after working together on all those aspects.
"Most of the songs for the next album have been already written together. Still ? in a tough music business today ? we were prepared it would be not easy to launch the new era of Blaze. But we always had the feeling we had a great band, further being really good friends, and being capable of handling that.
"But about four months ago Blaze Bayley got in contact with a new management. The ideas and working style of this management quickly showed to be very different what we, the musicians, considered to be right for this band.
"Blaze Bayley himself decided to stay with the management. Thus a common basis for making music together is not longer existing.
"We thank you for all your support during the past years. Have a happy and successful year 2007.
"We are in the sad situation to give out the news that the complete current lineup of Blaze, therefore the authors of this letter, will leave the band.
"In the past years Blaze was in a difficult situation, regarding finances, management and organization. Finally, during summer 2006, things started to clear up a bit, after working together on all those aspects.
"Most of the songs for the next album have been already written together. Still ? in a tough music business today ? we were prepared it would be not easy to launch the new era of Blaze. But we always had the feeling we had a great band, further being really good friends, and being capable of handling that.
"But about four months ago Blaze Bayley got in contact with a new management. The ideas and working style of this management quickly showed to be very different what we, the musicians, considered to be right for this band.
"Blaze Bayley himself decided to stay with the management. Thus a common basis for making music together is not longer existing.
"We thank you for all your support during the past years. Have a happy and successful year 2007.
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Blaze Bayley |
Agathodaimon - Akaias Leaves The Band; New Guitarist/Vocalist Wanted
The following statement has been published via the band's official newsletter:
"The new year brings some changes:
After the short tour through Spain and Portugal in November (some pics from the tour can be seen in our gallery at http://www.agathodaimon.de), our vocalist/guitarist Frank "Akaias" Nordmann revealed that he received an excellent job offer he can't refuse- sadly this means he has to move to Norway, so he will leave the band. We collectively wish him all the best for his future plans and thank him for the great time we spent together in the rehearsal room, on stage and of course off stage as well!
So, we're looking for a new vocalist and guitarist already- if you think you can handle both duties, you're welcome, too.
A few very promising musicians already contacted us, so interested people should hurry and send their info over http://www.agathodaimon.de/apply
Besides, the new album which will be entitled PHOENIX, is still in the
works.
More info to come soon.
See you somewhere on the road
Sathonys/Agathodaimon"
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"The new year brings some changes:
After the short tour through Spain and Portugal in November (some pics from the tour can be seen in our gallery at http://www.agathodaimon.de), our vocalist/guitarist Frank "Akaias" Nordmann revealed that he received an excellent job offer he can't refuse- sadly this means he has to move to Norway, so he will leave the band. We collectively wish him all the best for his future plans and thank him for the great time we spent together in the rehearsal room, on stage and of course off stage as well!
So, we're looking for a new vocalist and guitarist already- if you think you can handle both duties, you're welcome, too.
A few very promising musicians already contacted us, so interested people should hurry and send their info over http://www.agathodaimon.de/apply
Besides, the new album which will be entitled PHOENIX, is still in the
works.
More info to come soon.
See you somewhere on the road
Sathonys/Agathodaimon"
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| Source: | agathodaimon.de |
| Band profile: | Agathodaimon |
Porcupine Tree - New Album Title Revealed
This message about the upcoming Porcupine Tree has been posted on the official website:
"Roadrunner Records and Atlantic USA have officially announced the release of the new Porcupine Tree album "Fear of a Blank Planet" in mid April. The album features six (mostly lengthy) tracks, and is the band's most ambitious and cohesive work to date. Much of it was debuted last year on tour to a rapturous response from fans.
The lyrical content of the song-cycle on the album is a 21st century cocktail of MTV, sex, prescription drugs, video games, the internet, terminal boredom, and subsequent escape."
For upcoming details be sure to check out the official website, http://www.porcupinetree.com
"Roadrunner Records and Atlantic USA have officially announced the release of the new Porcupine Tree album "Fear of a Blank Planet" in mid April. The album features six (mostly lengthy) tracks, and is the band's most ambitious and cohesive work to date. Much of it was debuted last year on tour to a rapturous response from fans.
The lyrical content of the song-cycle on the album is a 21st century cocktail of MTV, sex, prescription drugs, video games, the internet, terminal boredom, and subsequent escape."
For upcoming details be sure to check out the official website, http://www.porcupinetree.com
| Source: | porcupinetree.com |
| Band profile: | Porcupine Tree |
Eternal Oath - Call It Quits
This was posted on the official Black Lodge records website:
"After four critically acclaimed albums, Swedish Death/Goth band Eternal Oath has decided to split the band up. The decision has been unanimous as all members of the band strongly feel that songwriting and recording sessions recently have taken them in a direction that honestly has little to do with what Eternal Oath has always been about. The band feels that as none of them any longer has an interest in writing or playing traditional Deathmetal, it would only be unfair to release yet another album under that name. The future endeavours of the guys in the band as well as the fate of the new songs is, as yet, undetermined."
"After four critically acclaimed albums, Swedish Death/Goth band Eternal Oath has decided to split the band up. The decision has been unanimous as all members of the band strongly feel that songwriting and recording sessions recently have taken them in a direction that honestly has little to do with what Eternal Oath has always been about. The band feels that as none of them any longer has an interest in writing or playing traditional Deathmetal, it would only be unfair to release yet another album under that name. The future endeavours of the guys in the band as well as the fate of the new songs is, as yet, undetermined."
| Source: | blacklodge.se |
| Band profile: | Eternal Oath |
Within Temptation - Upcoming Album Details
Posted on the official site: "We hereby can announce the title of our upcoming new album! It will be titled 'The Heart Of Everything'. We will announce the detailed release dates shortly. We will also post more information on our first single 'What Have You Done (feat. Keith Caputo)' as well very soon! The photography has been done by Erwin Olaf, a very well-known Dutch photographer. You can find more information about him at: www.erwinolaf.com"
| Source: | within-temptation.com |
| Band profile: | Within Temptation |
Iron Maiden - Unauthorised DVD Biography To Be Released
On January 30 2007, Locomotive Records will release a history DVD with title "Iron Maiden: The History Of Fear". This is an unauthorized documentary about Iron Maiden, packed with interviews and behind-the-scenes footage that tells the story of how this magnificent group became Metal legends. A must-have for all Iron Maiden Fans!
| Source: | locomotivemusic.com |
| Band profile: | Iron Maiden |
Slayer - Australian/New Zealand Tour Announced
With the release of their latest album, Christ Illusion, the L.A thrashers finally return to Australian/New Zealand shores in early 2007. This is the first time in fifteen years with the original line-up. Support is to come from Mastodon. The tour dates are as follows:
Thursday 12th April - Metro City Perth
Tickets from 78's, Planet, Beat and Bocs - 08 9484 1133
www.bocsticketing.com.au
Saturday 14th April - Thebarton Theatre Adelaide
Tickets from Venuetix - 08 8225 8888
www.venuetix.com.au
Sunday 15th April - Vodafone Arena Melbourne
Tickets from Ticketek - 132849
www.ticketek.com.au
Tuesday 17th April - Hordern Pavilion Sydney
Tickets from Ticketek - 132849
www.ticketek.com.au
Thursday 19th April - Riverstage Brisbane
Tickets from Ticketmaster - 136100
www.ticketmaster.com.au
Saturday 21st April - St James Theatre Auckland
Tickets from www.ticketdirect.co.nz - 09 379 7979
and Real Groovy 0800 GROOVY
Tickets go on sale Thursday 18th January.
Thursday 12th April - Metro City Perth
Tickets from 78's, Planet, Beat and Bocs - 08 9484 1133
www.bocsticketing.com.au
Saturday 14th April - Thebarton Theatre Adelaide
Tickets from Venuetix - 08 8225 8888
www.venuetix.com.au
Sunday 15th April - Vodafone Arena Melbourne
Tickets from Ticketek - 132849
www.ticketek.com.au
Tuesday 17th April - Hordern Pavilion Sydney
Tickets from Ticketek - 132849
www.ticketek.com.au
Thursday 19th April - Riverstage Brisbane
Tickets from Ticketmaster - 136100
www.ticketmaster.com.au
Saturday 21st April - St James Theatre Auckland
Tickets from www.ticketdirect.co.nz - 09 379 7979
and Real Groovy 0800 GROOVY
Tickets go on sale Thursday 18th January.
| Source: | sinister.com.au |
| Band profile: | Slayer |
| Event: | Slayer: Australian/New Zealand Tour |
Masterplan - The Debut Of The New Line Up Announced
A message was posted on the band official website telling that on January 26th, the new line up will debut with the new EP "Lost And Gone"!
Audio sample of the new song, and more info here: http://www.afm-records.de/en/home/new_releases-33.html
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Audio sample of the new song, and more info here: http://www.afm-records.de/en/home/new_releases-33.html
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| Source: | master-plan.net |
| Band profile: | Masterplan |
Kamelot - New Album Process
Last month, Thomas Youngblood from Kamelot posted a message on their official website telling that he's dying to reveal the ideas and titles of the new songs but he's "sworn to secrecy". They are working on the art with several artists "including one amazing new one from France", he says. Casey has finished recording the drums at Gate Studios in Wolfsburg. Thomas also says: "We are aiming for a release of Spring 2007, followed by the first leg of Europe tour, then to Japan and another run in North America in August."
There's a live video online "When the Lights are Down", taken from the Kamelot's DVD "One Cold Winter's Night". Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn-nxMKiT8I
More info on their official website: http://www.kamelot.com
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There's a live video online "When the Lights are Down", taken from the Kamelot's DVD "One Cold Winter's Night". Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn-nxMKiT8I
More info on their official website: http://www.kamelot.com
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| Source: | kamelot.com |
| Band profile: | Kamelot |
Mikael Akerfeldt - Begins To Work On New Opeth Album And Side-Project
Mikael Akerfeldt has posted a message on their website telling that he has started the writing for what is supposed to be the 9th Opeth record and is also working on a as of yet unnamed side project. The members of the band wish to extend a big "thank you" to all their fans worldwide who came and saw them on the "Ghost Reveries" world tour 2005/2006. They also want to thank the promoters and agents who made this tour possible. They hope to see you again soon!
Blabbermouth.net reported earlier that Opeth will be Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests on this Saturday, January 6 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio show, aptly named "Rock Show". Listen to the program live via the Internet between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) U.K. time (between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. EST) at BBC.co.uk.
Opeth filmed its November 9 show at the Roundhouse in London for a possible DVD."
Blabbermouth.net reported earlier that Opeth will be Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests on this Saturday, January 6 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio show, aptly named "Rock Show". Listen to the program live via the Internet between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) U.K. time (between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. EST) at BBC.co.uk.
Opeth filmed its November 9 show at the Roundhouse in London for a possible DVD."
| Source: | opeth.com |
| Band profile: | Opeth |
In Flames - First Concert Of The Year
Swedish metal kings In Flames first performance in 2007 will be on the awards show "Rockbjörnen" in Stockholm, Sweden the 11th of January, where the band are nominated in 3 categories: best Swedish band, best song and best album.
| Source: | inflames.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
| Event: | Rockbjörnen Awards Show |
Shining - Album Release Party And Live DVD
The tickets for next years biggest happening within the scene are now out for sale! Shining headline the big stage at Diezel, 3 February in Halmstad, for the celebration of the new album (V Halmstad). The gig will consist of songs from the whole Shining era and will be the first apperance with the new frontman "Ghoul".
DHG (Dødheimsgard), the norweigan cult black metal band, have the honour of playing as a support act. The last time DHG stood on stage was 7 years ago, when they joined Dimmu Borgir on tour. A third band will be added. The ceremony takes place at Diezel, Halmstad (close to Gothenburg, Malmoe, Kastrup).
The SHINING gig will be shot professionally for a forthcoming DVD entitled "Fy Fan För Livet!", which will concist of, besides the gig, a 2 hour long tour roadmovie and the promovideo for the new song "Låt Oss Ta Allt Från Varandra". All in all, a package full of sickness and depravation!
Get your ticket before it's too late by mailing to: jarlestal@halmstad.net
PRICE: 180 SEK / 20 ?
DHG (Dødheimsgard), the norweigan cult black metal band, have the honour of playing as a support act. The last time DHG stood on stage was 7 years ago, when they joined Dimmu Borgir on tour. A third band will be added. The ceremony takes place at Diezel, Halmstad (close to Gothenburg, Malmoe, Kastrup).
The SHINING gig will be shot professionally for a forthcoming DVD entitled "Fy Fan För Livet!", which will concist of, besides the gig, a 2 hour long tour roadmovie and the promovideo for the new song "Låt Oss Ta Allt Från Varandra". All in all, a package full of sickness and depravation!
Get your ticket before it's too late by mailing to: jarlestal@halmstad.net
PRICE: 180 SEK / 20 ?
| Source: | shiningangst.se |
| Band profile: | Shining |
| Event: | Shining: "V - Halmstad" Release Party |