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Vanishing Point - Find New Bassist, More Album News
Australian Power/Progressive band Vanishing Point have announced the replacement for just recently departed bass player Steve Cox. The new bassist will be Adrian Alimic who has played with Manic Opera and Here I Die. Alimic will play bass on the upcoming Vanishing Point album, and he's already completed the bass parts for it.
Vanishing Point have also posted more news about the upcoming album. Some album titles have been thrown up in the air, but nothing has been ultimately decided on. In a couple of months the band say they will post all the album information online. The music parts have been completed and vocallist Silvio Massaro will be doing the vocals in the first week of January. The band says that the album will be finished in about April next year.
Here is a comment about what the album will be like: "...the album musically is a little heavier than usual, but for VP fans it is a step up and musically it is melodic, bombastic, dynamic, quicker and suprise suprise...shorter than Embrace The Silence."
Vanishing Point have also posted more news about the upcoming album. Some album titles have been thrown up in the air, but nothing has been ultimately decided on. In a couple of months the band say they will post all the album information online. The music parts have been completed and vocallist Silvio Massaro will be doing the vocals in the first week of January. The band says that the album will be finished in about April next year.
Here is a comment about what the album will be like: "...the album musically is a little heavier than usual, but for VP fans it is a step up and musically it is melodic, bombastic, dynamic, quicker and suprise suprise...shorter than Embrace The Silence."
| Source: | vanishing-point.com.au |
| Band profile: | Vanishing Point |
Symphony X - Another Update From The Studio
Symphony X's webmaster has posted another studio update online. The band are still working on their upcoming album 'Paradise Lost' which is supposed to be released some time in the first half of 2007.
Here is the posting, taken from symphonyx.com:
"Spoke to MJR for a while this afternoon, and here's what he had to say...
They had planned to start the mix on the CD this week, but were delayed a bit overall by the holiday earlier this week, so mixing has been rescheduled for January. Russ has 3 songs to finish (and was on his way to The Dungeon as Mike & I spoke) & hopes to be done with his recording by the weekend, and MJR has a couple more solos that he wants to record, as well as getting some loose ends tied up and polishing things up overall. They are still aiming for a Spring '07 release, & Mike had some pretty exciting things to say about the material, saying that it has something for old fans and new fans alike, so I'm confident more than ever in saying that the CD will be well worth the wait.
So there IS light at the end of the tunnel, & the band appreciates your patience greatly; stay tuned for more info soon!"
Here is the posting, taken from symphonyx.com:
"Spoke to MJR for a while this afternoon, and here's what he had to say...
They had planned to start the mix on the CD this week, but were delayed a bit overall by the holiday earlier this week, so mixing has been rescheduled for January. Russ has 3 songs to finish (and was on his way to The Dungeon as Mike & I spoke) & hopes to be done with his recording by the weekend, and MJR has a couple more solos that he wants to record, as well as getting some loose ends tied up and polishing things up overall. They are still aiming for a Spring '07 release, & Mike had some pretty exciting things to say about the material, saying that it has something for old fans and new fans alike, so I'm confident more than ever in saying that the CD will be well worth the wait.
So there IS light at the end of the tunnel, & the band appreciates your patience greatly; stay tuned for more info soon!"
| Source: | symphonyx.com |
| Band profile: | Symphony X |
Metal Mania - Important: The Festival Is Looking For Bands
The 21st edition of Metalmania Festival - the biggest metal fest in Central-Eastern Europe - will take place on 24th March 2007 in Spodek Hall in Katowice, Poland. As usual there will be two stages where around 25 bands will perform for thousands of metal freaks!!!!
Bands who are interested in performing on the small stage of the Festival can still send their application to the following e-mail address:
sidestage@metalmind.com.pl.
The deadline: January 8, 2007 at noon.
METALMANIA FESTIVAL 2007
24.03.2007
Spodek Hall, Katowice, Poland
TESTAMENT (US), PARADISE LOST (UK), MY DYING BRIDE (UK), ENTOMBED (SWE), KORPIKLAANI (FI), ZYKLON (NO), BLAZE (UK), CRYSTAL ABYSS (RUS), 2TM2,3 (PL)
2 stages - 25 bands - details to be announced soon!!!!
DOORS OPEN: 9 a.m.
SMALL STAGE: 9.30 a.m.
MAIN STAGE: 10.30 a.m.
Ticket prices:
floor and red sections: 35 / 38 ? (on the day of the show)
sections H and J 45 / 48 ? (on the day of the show)
VIP section 58 / 60 ? (on the day of the show)
*** SPECIAL OFFER ***
Until 31st December 2006 tickets for the floor section are available for 25 ? each (offer limited to first 500 tickets)!
For more info about tickets please call: +48 32 205 25 00 (ext. 101),
e-mail: koncerty@metalmind.com.pl or visit: http://www.metalopolis.pl.3
To buy tickets please call +48 32 205 25 00 (ext. 187), + 48 32 253 77 60,
e-mail: shop@metalopolis.com.pl or visit: www.metalopolis.pl
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Bands who are interested in performing on the small stage of the Festival can still send their application to the following e-mail address:
sidestage@metalmind.com.pl.
The deadline: January 8, 2007 at noon.
METALMANIA FESTIVAL 2007
24.03.2007
Spodek Hall, Katowice, Poland
TESTAMENT (US), PARADISE LOST (UK), MY DYING BRIDE (UK), ENTOMBED (SWE), KORPIKLAANI (FI), ZYKLON (NO), BLAZE (UK), CRYSTAL ABYSS (RUS), 2TM2,3 (PL)
2 stages - 25 bands - details to be announced soon!!!!
DOORS OPEN: 9 a.m.
SMALL STAGE: 9.30 a.m.
MAIN STAGE: 10.30 a.m.
Ticket prices:
floor and red sections: 35 / 38 ? (on the day of the show)
sections H and J 45 / 48 ? (on the day of the show)
VIP section 58 / 60 ? (on the day of the show)
*** SPECIAL OFFER ***
Until 31st December 2006 tickets for the floor section are available for 25 ? each (offer limited to first 500 tickets)!
For more info about tickets please call: +48 32 205 25 00 (ext. 101),
e-mail: koncerty@metalmind.com.pl or visit: http://www.metalopolis.pl.3
To buy tickets please call +48 32 205 25 00 (ext. 187), + 48 32 253 77 60,
e-mail: shop@metalopolis.com.pl or visit: www.metalopolis.pl
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| Source: | metalmind.com.pl |
| Event: | Metalmania |
Hatesphere - To Enter The Studio Next Week
Danish Death/Thrash metallers Hatesphere have issued the following update via the band's official website:
"Have a good new year - don't blow yourselves up! We will do that for you with our new album next year on April 27th and April 30th. Until then, go buy the new German Metal Hammer - there is a DVD with 15 minutes of Danish Metal with your own Jacob and friends.
We will start recording the new album on the 5th of January - and we will of course keep you updated with pictures, videoclips and reports etc. The drums will be recorded with our old friend Tommy Hansen in his Jailhouse Studios in Horsens, Denmark. Guitars, bass and vocals will be done in Jacobs Smart´n´hard Studios here in Aarhus, while Tue Madsen will do the mix at his Antfarm Studio."
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"Have a good new year - don't blow yourselves up! We will do that for you with our new album next year on April 27th and April 30th. Until then, go buy the new German Metal Hammer - there is a DVD with 15 minutes of Danish Metal with your own Jacob and friends.
We will start recording the new album on the 5th of January - and we will of course keep you updated with pictures, videoclips and reports etc. The drums will be recorded with our old friend Tommy Hansen in his Jailhouse Studios in Horsens, Denmark. Guitars, bass and vocals will be done in Jacobs Smart´n´hard Studios here in Aarhus, while Tue Madsen will do the mix at his Antfarm Studio."
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| Source: | hatesphere.com |
| Band profile: | Hatesphere |
Sonata Arctica - North American Tour Dates Announced
Finnish Melodic Metallers Sonata Arctica will be doing another headlining tour of North America in September/October.
UPDATED on Febr. 25 (thanks Lioncourt)
Finalized tour dates are as follows:
Sep. 12 - Ft. Worth, TX @ Ridglea Theater
Sep. 14 - Albuquerque, NM @ Launch Pad
Sep. 15 - Tempe, AZ @ Clubhouse
Sep. 16 - Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
Sep. 17 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theater
Sep. 19 - Denver, CA @ Bluebired Theater
Sep. 21 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
Sep. 22 - Detroit, MI @ Harpo's
Sep. 23 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
Sep. 24 - Toronto, ONT @ Opera House
Sep. 26 - Quebec City, QUE @ Salle Albert Rosseau
Sep. 27 - Montreal, QUE @ The Medley
Sep. 28 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ Chance Theater
Sep. 29 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
Sep. 30 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
Oct. 02 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero Theater
Oct. 03 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Oct. 05 - Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
Oct. 06 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
Oct. 07 - Winter Park, FL @ The Haven
Oct. 09 - Houston, TX @ The Meridian
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UPDATED on Febr. 25 (thanks Lioncourt)
Finalized tour dates are as follows:
Sep. 12 - Ft. Worth, TX @ Ridglea Theater
Sep. 14 - Albuquerque, NM @ Launch Pad
Sep. 15 - Tempe, AZ @ Clubhouse
Sep. 16 - Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
Sep. 17 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theater
Sep. 19 - Denver, CA @ Bluebired Theater
Sep. 21 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
Sep. 22 - Detroit, MI @ Harpo's
Sep. 23 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
Sep. 24 - Toronto, ONT @ Opera House
Sep. 26 - Quebec City, QUE @ Salle Albert Rosseau
Sep. 27 - Montreal, QUE @ The Medley
Sep. 28 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ Chance Theater
Sep. 29 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
Sep. 30 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
Oct. 02 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero Theater
Oct. 03 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Oct. 05 - Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
Oct. 06 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
Oct. 07 - Winter Park, FL @ The Haven
Oct. 09 - Houston, TX @ The Meridian
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| Source: | sonataarctica.info |
| Band profile: | Sonata Arctica |
| Event: | Sonata Arctica: North American Tour |
Arch Enemy - South American Tour Postponed
Arch Enemy's previously announced South American tour, which was originally set to take place in early January, has been pushed back three weeks. An official statement from the South American promoters explaining the decision reads as follows:
"We want to inform all of Arch Enemy's fans that the South American tour has been postponed three weeks, with the final confirmed dates between January 27 and February 1. This decision was based on two key points - the logistic problems, and the holiday season. All of us - the promoters of the tour - have asked the band and management if they can postpone the tour three weeks. This was possible and kindly accepted from their side so we are happy with this new situation and we all are convinced we can now give the fans the best shows you have seen in a long time. Thank you very much for your understanding."
The rescheduled dates are as follows:
Jan. 27 - Teatro Teleton, Santiago, Chile
Jan. 29 - El Teatro De Flores, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Feb. 01 - Via Funchal, Sao Paulo, Brazil
"We want to inform all of Arch Enemy's fans that the South American tour has been postponed three weeks, with the final confirmed dates between January 27 and February 1. This decision was based on two key points - the logistic problems, and the holiday season. All of us - the promoters of the tour - have asked the band and management if they can postpone the tour three weeks. This was possible and kindly accepted from their side so we are happy with this new situation and we all are convinced we can now give the fans the best shows you have seen in a long time. Thank you very much for your understanding."
The rescheduled dates are as follows:
Jan. 27 - Teatro Teleton, Santiago, Chile
Jan. 29 - El Teatro De Flores, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Feb. 01 - Via Funchal, Sao Paulo, Brazil
| Source: | archenemy.net |
| Band profile: | Arch Enemy |
| Event: | Arch Enemy: South American Doomsday Tour |
Avantasia - New Album On The Way
Statement from Tobias Sammet:
"I've heard rumors going around and - yes - they're true. Quite some time ago I've started working on another Avantasia adventure! Again it's going to be a conceptual album with different musicians and singers. More about it from now on at this site www.avantasia.net. You ask why I am doing it? Because I can! Because I am dying to go for it! And because the time has come that I feel ready and strong enough to start something big, bombastic and monumental again! Believe me: you won't find any other man on the face of the earth who has got more work and stress right now - and who's yet as happy as I am. It's so exciting to see another dream of mine take shape. I wish you a successful year 2007 and - most important - I wish you happiness, health and a lot of good sex!"
"I've heard rumors going around and - yes - they're true. Quite some time ago I've started working on another Avantasia adventure! Again it's going to be a conceptual album with different musicians and singers. More about it from now on at this site www.avantasia.net. You ask why I am doing it? Because I can! Because I am dying to go for it! And because the time has come that I feel ready and strong enough to start something big, bombastic and monumental again! Believe me: you won't find any other man on the face of the earth who has got more work and stress right now - and who's yet as happy as I am. It's so exciting to see another dream of mine take shape. I wish you a successful year 2007 and - most important - I wish you happiness, health and a lot of good sex!"
| Source: | tobiassammet.com |
| Band profile: | Avantasia |
Dragonforce - Announce Australian Tour
After embarking on their first Australian tour in 2006, Dragonforce have decided to return to Australian shores again in 2007. The following message was posted on their official website:
"Dragonforce will return to Australia in May 2007 as part of their Inhuman Rampage World Tour. This is will be Dragonforce's second time in Australia touring in support of their latest album. Tickets go on sale 16th Feb 2007 nationally in Australia."
The tour dates are as follows:
May 09 2007 - Australia, Sydney - The Forum (all ages)
May 10 2007 - Australia, Brisbane - The Arena (all ages)
May 12 2007 - Australia, Adelaide - Fowlers Live (all ages)
May 13 2007 - Australia, Perth - The Capitol (18+)
May 15 2007 - Australia, Melbourne - The Hi-Fi (18+)
May 16 2007 - Australia, Melbourne - The Hi-Fi (all ages)
"Dragonforce will return to Australia in May 2007 as part of their Inhuman Rampage World Tour. This is will be Dragonforce's second time in Australia touring in support of their latest album. Tickets go on sale 16th Feb 2007 nationally in Australia."
The tour dates are as follows:
May 09 2007 - Australia, Sydney - The Forum (all ages)
May 10 2007 - Australia, Brisbane - The Arena (all ages)
May 12 2007 - Australia, Adelaide - Fowlers Live (all ages)
May 13 2007 - Australia, Perth - The Capitol (18+)
May 15 2007 - Australia, Melbourne - The Hi-Fi (18+)
May 16 2007 - Australia, Melbourne - The Hi-Fi (all ages)
| Source: | dragonforce.com |
| Band profile: | DragonForce |
| Event: | DragonForce: Australian Tour |
Hammerfall - U.K./Irish Tour Dates Announced
Swedish melodic metallers Hammerfall have added dates in U.K. and Ireland to their "At The Threshold Of...Europe 2007" tour. Hammerfall will bring Krokus and the Poodles for the band's first U.K. tour on the following dates:
February 20 - The Electric Ballroom, London
February 21 - The Garage, Glasgow
February 22 - Temple Bar Music Centre, Dublin
February 23 - Bradford Rio, Bradford
February 24 - JB's, Dudley
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February 20 - The Electric Ballroom, London
February 21 - The Garage, Glasgow
February 22 - Temple Bar Music Centre, Dublin
February 23 - Bradford Rio, Bradford
February 24 - JB's, Dudley
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| Source: | hammerfall.net |
| Band profile: | HammerFall |
| Event: | Hammerfall: At The Threshold Of... Europe Tour |
Judas Priest - Fake MySpace Profile
As posted on the band's official website on Dec 1th:
It has come to our attention that someone is trying to falsely impersonate Glenn Tipton on a Myspace site. Please note that this site is totally unauthorised, unofficial and not legitimate and absolutely nothing at all to do with Glenn Tipton or Judas Priest. The only official sites relating to Glenn Tipton and Judas Priest are JudasPriest.com and GlennTipton.co.uk.
Jayne Andrews
Management for Glenn Tipton/Judas Priest
It has come to our attention that someone is trying to falsely impersonate Glenn Tipton on a Myspace site. Please note that this site is totally unauthorised, unofficial and not legitimate and absolutely nothing at all to do with Glenn Tipton or Judas Priest. The only official sites relating to Glenn Tipton and Judas Priest are JudasPriest.com and GlennTipton.co.uk.
Jayne Andrews
Management for Glenn Tipton/Judas Priest
| Source: | judaspriest.com |
| Band profile: | Judas Priest |
Vanishing Point - Bassist Steve Cox Announces Departure
Vanishing Point bassist Steve Cox has posted the following message on the official Vanishing Point forum, announcing his departure from the band:
"Hey guys... just thought I'd put a post up letting you know that I've left VP. It's nothing personal (or even musical) but just what's best for the band. I've been in VP for a year now and a lotta stuff has happened in my personal life which has required me to remove myself from the band. I've loved being a part of VP, and I will continue to be a fan - you will see me up the front at all their shows! - but I'm pleased to hand the bass duties over to my good friend Adrian Alimic... who is an absolute monster of a bass player. Wait til you see this guy!
Chris, Silvio, Tom, Jack and Lennard are like brothers to me and I hold them all in such high esteem, it's been a great experience for me, and I thank them all from the bottom of my heart.
I truly believe that the next Vanishing Point album will be their best, just wait til you hear it!"
Vanishing Point are currently recording their follow-up album to Embrace The Silence which is expected to be released in early 2007.
"Hey guys... just thought I'd put a post up letting you know that I've left VP. It's nothing personal (or even musical) but just what's best for the band. I've been in VP for a year now and a lotta stuff has happened in my personal life which has required me to remove myself from the band. I've loved being a part of VP, and I will continue to be a fan - you will see me up the front at all their shows! - but I'm pleased to hand the bass duties over to my good friend Adrian Alimic... who is an absolute monster of a bass player. Wait til you see this guy!
Chris, Silvio, Tom, Jack and Lennard are like brothers to me and I hold them all in such high esteem, it's been a great experience for me, and I thank them all from the bottom of my heart.
I truly believe that the next Vanishing Point album will be their best, just wait til you hear it!"
Vanishing Point are currently recording their follow-up album to Embrace The Silence which is expected to be released in early 2007.
| Source: | sinister.com.au |
| Band profile: | Vanishing Point |
Iron Maiden - Will Headline Dubai Desert Rock Festival
Iron Maiden have announced that they will be headlining the Desert Rock Festival in Dubai on Friday 9th March 2007. The supporting bill for this day is currently The Prodigy as Special Guests plus Stone Sour, In Flames, Mastodon, Children of Bodom, Lauren Harris and Junkyard Groove.
This will be the fourth Desert Rock Festival in Dubai since it started in 2004 and it will take place at the Dubai Country Club. Tickets will be made available and details can be seen at the official Desert Rock Festival website -
www.desertrockfestival.com
Manager Rod Smallwood comments: "Maiden have always enjoyed and been prepared to visit and play in new parts of the World and this is certainly no exception. We expect to take the full European stage Production and as its our first time there. We will adjust the set to include more of the favourites these fans wont have heard live before along with selected tracks from our new album 'A Matter of Life and Death' which has been very successful in Arabia with a Top 5 Chart entry. As this tour has been so much fun we may even add a couple more special shows in mid-March..."
Iron Maiden vocallist Bruce Dickinson comments: "This is certainly something new to us as I don't believe anyone from the band has ever played here at all so we're all really looking forward to this. We all enjoy touring where we've always had fantastic support but there is something always a bit special about playing to new fans in a part of the world you'd never really expected to play. It certainly looks and sounds like a great festival and line up and I'm already planning a special BruceAir trip out for this one which will be amazing I'm sure."
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This will be the fourth Desert Rock Festival in Dubai since it started in 2004 and it will take place at the Dubai Country Club. Tickets will be made available and details can be seen at the official Desert Rock Festival website -
www.desertrockfestival.com
Manager Rod Smallwood comments: "Maiden have always enjoyed and been prepared to visit and play in new parts of the World and this is certainly no exception. We expect to take the full European stage Production and as its our first time there. We will adjust the set to include more of the favourites these fans wont have heard live before along with selected tracks from our new album 'A Matter of Life and Death' which has been very successful in Arabia with a Top 5 Chart entry. As this tour has been so much fun we may even add a couple more special shows in mid-March..."
Iron Maiden vocallist Bruce Dickinson comments: "This is certainly something new to us as I don't believe anyone from the band has ever played here at all so we're all really looking forward to this. We all enjoy touring where we've always had fantastic support but there is something always a bit special about playing to new fans in a part of the world you'd never really expected to play. It certainly looks and sounds like a great festival and line up and I'm already planning a special BruceAir trip out for this one which will be amazing I'm sure."
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| Source: | ironmaiden.com |
| Band profile: | Iron Maiden |
| Event: | Desert Rock Festival |
Rudra - Depart From Demonzend Records
'Vedic' Metal band Rudra have severed ties with record label Demonzed Records. Copyright of the Demonzed Records released latest album and the re-release of their self-titled first album have now fallen to Rudra. The band is now looking for a replacement record company and is looking forward to working with their next label.
| Source: | rudraonline.org |
| Band profile: | Rudra |
Destruction - Remake Of 'Mad Butcher' Posted Online
Destruction's record label Candlelight Records USA have posted a new remake version of Destruction song 'Mad Butcher' online. This new version of the song will appear on the upcoming Destruction compilation album 'Thrash Anthems' which will be released on the 22nd January next year.
The song can be heard at Candlelight Records USA's myspace page.
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The song can be heard at Candlelight Records USA's myspace page.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Destruction |
Arch Enemy - Will Enter The Studio Next March
Rehearsals have begun and some songs have been written for the next Arch Enemy album. The band has announced that they will be entering the studio in March/April next year to start recordings.
Here is a posting by guitarist Michael Amott taken from the band's official website: "We will be continuing to rehearse through the next few weeks, working on the new songs. We have already written some 7-8 life changing and ridiculously huge metal hymns, this is all in my own (not so) humble opinion of course! You'll see... :-) This stuff is SADISTIC!
Totally looking forward to 2007 and all that it will bring, some things are planned like the South American tour (which is going to be so much fun I'm sure!) and the studio time we have booked for March/April. I'm aching to get in the studio and lay these tunes down..."
More updates and news will be posted soon.
Here is a posting by guitarist Michael Amott taken from the band's official website: "We will be continuing to rehearse through the next few weeks, working on the new songs. We have already written some 7-8 life changing and ridiculously huge metal hymns, this is all in my own (not so) humble opinion of course! You'll see... :-) This stuff is SADISTIC!
Totally looking forward to 2007 and all that it will bring, some things are planned like the South American tour (which is going to be so much fun I'm sure!) and the studio time we have booked for March/April. I'm aching to get in the studio and lay these tunes down..."
More updates and news will be posted soon.
| Source: | archenemy.net |
| Band profile: | Arch Enemy |