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Elvenking - New Album On The Way
Folk/Power Metal band Elvenking have announced that they will be entering the studio soon to start the production of their fourth album.
In November the band will enter Gernhart studios in Germany to start recording the drums, before returning to Italy and entering Sherpa studios to complete all the rest of the recording. Nino Laurenne of Sonic Pump studios will be in Italy to set some sounds together with the band and supervise the production. The album will be mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox.
The cover artwork will be done by Gyula Havancsak, who is the same artist that created the artwork for Elvenking's previous album 'The Winter Wake'. The lyrical theme hasn't been revealed as yet, but the band says that "it's gonna be the most challenging thing we've ever done lyrically". The band has said that the album is expected to be ready by March/April 2007 and it should be released around September next year. Further details about the album are said to be announced soon.
Here is a comment by Elvenking guitarist Aydan: "As usual our new album will be pretty different from all our previous works. It's something vital for us, we cannot copy ourselves, what we have done in the past is still there and we need to look ahead. The new material is simply thrilling us out, we can't wait to put it on cd!".
The last live gigs before starting the recordings are:
October 27th, Velvet Rock Club, Gias di Aviano (PN), Italy (+Tystnaden)
November 4th, Ragnarock festival, Perth, Scotland (w/ Gamma Ray, Doro, Dream Evil, ?)
In November the band will enter Gernhart studios in Germany to start recording the drums, before returning to Italy and entering Sherpa studios to complete all the rest of the recording. Nino Laurenne of Sonic Pump studios will be in Italy to set some sounds together with the band and supervise the production. The album will be mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox.
The cover artwork will be done by Gyula Havancsak, who is the same artist that created the artwork for Elvenking's previous album 'The Winter Wake'. The lyrical theme hasn't been revealed as yet, but the band says that "it's gonna be the most challenging thing we've ever done lyrically". The band has said that the album is expected to be ready by March/April 2007 and it should be released around September next year. Further details about the album are said to be announced soon.
Here is a comment by Elvenking guitarist Aydan: "As usual our new album will be pretty different from all our previous works. It's something vital for us, we cannot copy ourselves, what we have done in the past is still there and we need to look ahead. The new material is simply thrilling us out, we can't wait to put it on cd!".
The last live gigs before starting the recordings are:
October 27th, Velvet Rock Club, Gias di Aviano (PN), Italy (+Tystnaden)
November 4th, Ragnarock festival, Perth, Scotland (w/ Gamma Ray, Doro, Dream Evil, ?)
| Source: | elvenking.net |
| Band profile: | Elvenking |
My Dying Bride - Shaun Steels Leaves The Band
According to the band, sadly Shaun Steels has decided to part from MDB. His continuing illness shows no sign of abating and he feels the uncertaintly could be having a negative affect on his relationship with the band members. His statement below:
"I would just like to salute MDB for the good times and wish them all well in the future, I feel I am not ready to fulfill the duties in a manner befitting MDB at this time and have decided to stand down. I am sad to be leaving but at this time I feel it is for the greater good of the band. Tak! The Winter."
MDB would just like to say thanks to Shaun and to say we are sorry to see him part, but fully understand his position. Good luck Shaun.
MDB
"I would just like to salute MDB for the good times and wish them all well in the future, I feel I am not ready to fulfill the duties in a manner befitting MDB at this time and have decided to stand down. I am sad to be leaving but at this time I feel it is for the greater good of the band. Tak! The Winter."
MDB would just like to say thanks to Shaun and to say we are sorry to see him part, but fully understand his position. Good luck Shaun.
MDB
| Source: | mydyingbride.org |
| Band profile: | My Dying Bride |
Thy Majestie - Former Singer Returns
Thy Majestie have posted the following message on their official website:
"We are really happy to announce that Dario Grillo (Thy Majestie's former singer) is again the singer of Thy Majestie! After many troubles it seems that now the line-up is stable. We have composed 6 new songs. A 7th is going to be composed. We hope to join the recording studio in the early 2007.
At the moment we don't know which label will release the album
Unfortunately the exeperience with a singer ih the USA didn't work. We wish the best of luck to Matt!
More news have to come, stay tuned!"
"We are really happy to announce that Dario Grillo (Thy Majestie's former singer) is again the singer of Thy Majestie! After many troubles it seems that now the line-up is stable. We have composed 6 new songs. A 7th is going to be composed. We hope to join the recording studio in the early 2007.
At the moment we don't know which label will release the album
Unfortunately the exeperience with a singer ih the USA didn't work. We wish the best of luck to Matt!
More news have to come, stay tuned!"
| Source: | thymajestie.com |
| Band profile: | Thy Majestie |
Immortal - Set To Headline Norway's Inferno Fest
Reunited Norway's Immortal have been confirmed as the headliners of the 2007 edition of the Inferno Festival, set to take place April 5-7 at the Rockefeller and John Dee venues in Oslo, Norway.
Here goes the statemeent of Inferno Fest Team:
"Norway's Immortal disbanded in 2003, after 13 successful years as one of the pioneers of metal. After a solid break, the band has decided to enter the battlefield again, and what better way to do so than performing a few selected, exclusive concert appearances? During Easter the fans will finally get to see the new Immortal live again, headlining the Inferno Festival.
It will be a great show in front of a good mixture of Norwegian fans and people from all over the world. It will be a very special show", Abbath assures."
Immortal also confirmed already for Wacken 2007 and 2 USA dates in July.
Here goes the statemeent of Inferno Fest Team:
"Norway's Immortal disbanded in 2003, after 13 successful years as one of the pioneers of metal. After a solid break, the band has decided to enter the battlefield again, and what better way to do so than performing a few selected, exclusive concert appearances? During Easter the fans will finally get to see the new Immortal live again, headlining the Inferno Festival.
It will be a great show in front of a good mixture of Norwegian fans and people from all over the world. It will be a very special show", Abbath assures."
Immortal also confirmed already for Wacken 2007 and 2 USA dates in July.
| Source: | infernofestival.net |
| Band profile: | Immortal |
| Event: | Inferno Festival |
Battlelore - New Album On The Way
According to a short post on Battlelore's official website, the band is busy working on their fourth studio album.
"At the moment we are in Music Bros studio's recording the 4th Battlelore album. If everything goes fine the new album should be released in February 2007."
"At the moment we are in Music Bros studio's recording the 4th Battlelore album. If everything goes fine the new album should be released in February 2007."
| Source: | battlelore.net |
| Band profile: | Battlelore |
Bal-Sagoth - Headliner For Heathen Crusade Metalfest II
Bal-Sagoth has been confirmed as the headliner of the second annual Heathen Crusade festival, set to take place January 19-20 at the Station 4 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Also newly confirmed for the event are Grey Skies Fallen and Vesperian Sorrow. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows:
Bal-Sagoth
Dark Forest
Grey Skies Fallen
Gwynbleidd
Hordes Of Yore
MÅnegarm
Manetheren
Rudra
Skyforger
Vesperian Sorrow
Vreid
Will Of The Ancients
Related to Heathen Crusade Metalfest II.
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Bal-Sagoth
Dark Forest
Grey Skies Fallen
Gwynbleidd
Hordes Of Yore
MÅnegarm
Manetheren
Rudra
Skyforger
Vesperian Sorrow
Vreid
Will Of The Ancients
Related to Heathen Crusade Metalfest II.
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| Source: | heathencrusade.com. |
| Band profile: | Bal-Sagoth |
| Event: | Heathen Crusade Metalfest II |
Danzig, Lacuna Coil, The Haunted, Belphegor - Tour Dates
Danzig, Lacuna Coil, The Haunted, Belphegor and Asesino will team up for Glenn Danzig's "Blackest Of The Black Tour", which is being revived this winter for a two-week West Coast run. Confirmed dates so far are as follows:
Nov. 17 - Seattle, WA @ The Fenix
Nov. 18 - Spokane, WA @ The Big Easy
Nov. 19 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
Nov. 21 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
Nov. 22 - San Diego, CA @ Soma
Nov. 24 - TBA
Nov. 25 - Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
Nov. 26 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre
Nov. 28 - Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
Nov. 29 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
Nov. 30 - Fresno, CA @ Rainbow Ballroom
Nov. 17 - Seattle, WA @ The Fenix
Nov. 18 - Spokane, WA @ The Big Easy
Nov. 19 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
Nov. 21 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
Nov. 22 - San Diego, CA @ Soma
Nov. 24 - TBA
Nov. 25 - Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
Nov. 26 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre
Nov. 28 - Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
Nov. 29 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
Nov. 30 - Fresno, CA @ Rainbow Ballroom
| Source: | danzig-verotik.com |
| Band profile: | Danzig |
Elis - New Song Available, Release Date, Band News
We have decided to continue on our path. For this reason we are searching for a new female singer now.
Following qualifications are needed:
Versatile and dynamic voice, it doesn't matter if it's trained or not, you only have to carry a tune. Good English and German articulation. A professional attitude, self-confidence, charisma, good looking and an awesome stage performance are also an advantage as much as experience in song writing.
If you're interested, send your application (short biography, songs, photos, contact information) to:
ELIS
z.Hd. Christian Gruber
Kreuzlingerstrasse 98
CH-8587 Oberaach (TG)
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In other news, Napalm Records has posted the following release dates for the final recordings featuring recently deceased singer Sabine: Nov. 24 for the EU and Jan. 16 for the US. The album is titled "Griefshire" and the song "Show Me The Way" is available at their recently added myspace page, http://www.myspace.com/elisofficial .
Following qualifications are needed:
Versatile and dynamic voice, it doesn't matter if it's trained or not, you only have to carry a tune. Good English and German articulation. A professional attitude, self-confidence, charisma, good looking and an awesome stage performance are also an advantage as much as experience in song writing.
If you're interested, send your application (short biography, songs, photos, contact information) to:
ELIS
z.Hd. Christian Gruber
Kreuzlingerstrasse 98
CH-8587 Oberaach (TG)
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In other news, Napalm Records has posted the following release dates for the final recordings featuring recently deceased singer Sabine: Nov. 24 for the EU and Jan. 16 for the US. The album is titled "Griefshire" and the song "Show Me The Way" is available at their recently added myspace page, http://www.myspace.com/elisofficial .
| Source: | elis.li |
| Band profile: | Elis |
Vader - New Live Footage Posted Online
A new video footage of Polish death death metallers Vader performing the tracks "Hellelyuah (God Is Dead)" and "Warlords" on September 17 in Warsaw, Poland has been posted online here.
UPDATE:
Live footage of Vader performing 'Helleluya (God Is Dead)' at Les Docks in Lausanne, Switzerland, is now available at this location.
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UPDATE:
Live footage of Vader performing 'Helleluya (God Is Dead)' at Les Docks in Lausanne, Switzerland, is now available at this location.
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Vader |
Amon Amarth - New Video Posted Online
Swedish death metallers Amon Amarth's new video of the song 'Runes To My Memory' has been posted online, here (Windows Media required). The track comes off the Swedish metallers' latest album, "With Oden On Our Side", which was issued through Metal Blade Records on 25 September 2006 in the following formats: limited-edition red vinyl LP, standard CD, limited-edition two-CD digipack, and standard LP.
As previously reported, the last three shows of the European tour in Scandinavia got cancelled since Amon Amarth got the chance to support Children Of Bodom in the U.S. - an opportunity they simply couldn't miss. Amon Amarth fans all over Scandinavia shouldn't be too sad though - the band will play a much more extensive leg in Scandinavia in early 2007!
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As previously reported, the last three shows of the European tour in Scandinavia got cancelled since Amon Amarth got the chance to support Children Of Bodom in the U.S. - an opportunity they simply couldn't miss. Amon Amarth fans all over Scandinavia shouldn't be too sad though - the band will play a much more extensive leg in Scandinavia in early 2007!
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| Source: | metalblade.de |
| Band profile: | Amon Amarth |
Månegarm - Enter Studio In October
Swedish Viking metallers Månegarm have issued the following update:
"Månegarm will once again enter the well respected Studio Underground to record our fifth full-length album entitled "Vargstenen (The Wolfstone)" in October! The album will be a kind of concept album as the lyrics is put together as a story. This album will also be our first on our new label Black Lodge Records. The whole process can be followed here in a studio diary starting October 2nd and will hopefully be updated every day!!"
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"Månegarm will once again enter the well respected Studio Underground to record our fifth full-length album entitled "Vargstenen (The Wolfstone)" in October! The album will be a kind of concept album as the lyrics is put together as a story. This album will also be our first on our new label Black Lodge Records. The whole process can be followed here in a studio diary starting October 2nd and will hopefully be updated every day!!"
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| Source: | manegarm.com |
| Band profile: | Månegarm |
Soilwork - Postpone Turkish Tour/ N. American Tour Dates
Soilwork have postponed their Turkish tour dates, originally scheduled for September 30th in Ankara and October 1st in Istanbul. They have issued the following explanation for the decision:
"Dear Turkish promoters/fans,
Unfortunately we are forced to postpone the upcoming shows in Turkey due to the recent bombings/attacks against tourists. We want to give the Turkish fans the best possible show we can and at this moment in time, we do not feel we can provide that due to the state of mind we found ourselves in after hearing about the attacks. We promise to return once there is more stability in the region and once again apologize for any disappointment caused by the cancellation.
We are still very excited to be able to play in Turkey, we just hope you will have the patience and the understanding until we have confirmed new dates in a near future.
All our best,
Soilwork"
In the meantime, Soilwork is set to tour North America starting October 5th with the likes of Darkest Hour, Mnemic, and Threat Signal. Tour dates and venues are as follows:
10/05 Jaxx - West Springfield, VA
10/06 The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY
10/07 Webster Theatre - Hartford, CT
10/09 The Opera House - Toronto, ON - CANADA
10/10 L'Imperial - Quebec City, QC - CANADA
10/11 Fou Founes Electriques - Montreal, QC - CANADA
10/12 Northern Lights - Clifton park, NY
10/13 The Palladium - Worcester, MA
10/14 Peabody's Down Under - Cleveland, OH
10/15 The Pearl Room - Mokena, IL
10/16 Sokol Underground - Omaha, NE
10/17 Gothic Theatre - Englewood, CO
10/19 The Pound - San Francisco, CA
10/20 House of Blues - Hollywood, CA
10/21 House of Blues - Anaheim, CA
10/22 The Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ
10/23 Launch Pad - Albuquerque, NM
10/24 White Rabbit - San Antonio, TX
10/25 Warehouse Live - Houston, TX
10/27 Culture Room - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
10/28 The State Theatre - St. Petersburg, FL
10/29 House of Blues - Lake Buena Vista, FL
11/01 The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
11/02 Planet Rock - Jacksonville, NC
11/03 The Norva - Norfolk, VA
11/04 Sonar - Baltimore, MD
11/05 B.B. Kings Blues Club - New York City, NY
11/07 Starlight Ballroom - Philadelphia, PA
11/09 Rex Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA
11/10 Penny Arcade - Rochester, NY
11/11 Harpo's Concert Theatre - Detroit, MI
A flyer can be found here.
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"Dear Turkish promoters/fans,
Unfortunately we are forced to postpone the upcoming shows in Turkey due to the recent bombings/attacks against tourists. We want to give the Turkish fans the best possible show we can and at this moment in time, we do not feel we can provide that due to the state of mind we found ourselves in after hearing about the attacks. We promise to return once there is more stability in the region and once again apologize for any disappointment caused by the cancellation.
We are still very excited to be able to play in Turkey, we just hope you will have the patience and the understanding until we have confirmed new dates in a near future.
All our best,
Soilwork"
In the meantime, Soilwork is set to tour North America starting October 5th with the likes of Darkest Hour, Mnemic, and Threat Signal. Tour dates and venues are as follows:
10/05 Jaxx - West Springfield, VA
10/06 The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY
10/07 Webster Theatre - Hartford, CT
10/09 The Opera House - Toronto, ON - CANADA
10/10 L'Imperial - Quebec City, QC - CANADA
10/11 Fou Founes Electriques - Montreal, QC - CANADA
10/12 Northern Lights - Clifton park, NY
10/13 The Palladium - Worcester, MA
10/14 Peabody's Down Under - Cleveland, OH
10/15 The Pearl Room - Mokena, IL
10/16 Sokol Underground - Omaha, NE
10/17 Gothic Theatre - Englewood, CO
10/19 The Pound - San Francisco, CA
10/20 House of Blues - Hollywood, CA
10/21 House of Blues - Anaheim, CA
10/22 The Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ
10/23 Launch Pad - Albuquerque, NM
10/24 White Rabbit - San Antonio, TX
10/25 Warehouse Live - Houston, TX
10/27 Culture Room - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
10/28 The State Theatre - St. Petersburg, FL
10/29 House of Blues - Lake Buena Vista, FL
11/01 The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
11/02 Planet Rock - Jacksonville, NC
11/03 The Norva - Norfolk, VA
11/04 Sonar - Baltimore, MD
11/05 B.B. Kings Blues Club - New York City, NY
11/07 Starlight Ballroom - Philadelphia, PA
11/09 Rex Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA
11/10 Penny Arcade - Rochester, NY
11/11 Harpo's Concert Theatre - Detroit, MI
A flyer can be found here.
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| Source: | soilwork.org |
| Band profile: | Soilwork |
Immortal - Announces US Tour Dates
Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce the mighty return of Norwegian black metal legends Immortal to U.S. shores for the following two exclusive concert appearances:
July 13th, 2007 - Ner York, New York at B.B. King's
July 15th, 2007 - Los Angeles, California at The Avalon
Tickets will go on sale October 13th, 2006 at 12:00 noon.
After 13 successful years as one of the pioneers of black metal, Immortal disbanded in 2003 with a legacy of seven full length albums, including the 2002 milestone, Sons Of Northern Darkness. After a long hiatus, the band decided to enter the live battlefield again.
Come 2007, the world will experience a ferocious new Immortal line-up, featuring Abbath, Horgh, and new bass player Apollyon from Aura Noir. Among the audiences who will witness Immortal's resurrection will be those attending Germany's Wacken Open Air 2007, where the band will headline.
Immortal Line-Up:
Abbath - Vocals, Guitar
Horgh - Drums
Apollyn - Bass
July 13th, 2007 - Ner York, New York at B.B. King's
July 15th, 2007 - Los Angeles, California at The Avalon
Tickets will go on sale October 13th, 2006 at 12:00 noon.
After 13 successful years as one of the pioneers of black metal, Immortal disbanded in 2003 with a legacy of seven full length albums, including the 2002 milestone, Sons Of Northern Darkness. After a long hiatus, the band decided to enter the live battlefield again.
Come 2007, the world will experience a ferocious new Immortal line-up, featuring Abbath, Horgh, and new bass player Apollyon from Aura Noir. Among the audiences who will witness Immortal's resurrection will be those attending Germany's Wacken Open Air 2007, where the band will headline.
Immortal Line-Up:
Abbath - Vocals, Guitar
Horgh - Drums
Apollyn - Bass
| Source: | thegauntlet.com |
| Band profile: | Immortal |
Leng Tch'e - Release Split CD With Warscars
Belgian crusaders of the razorgrind Leng Tch'e have released their new split CD with French grindcore band Warscars on Bones Brigade Records. The CD features 8 new Leng Tch'e songs and a cover song. For more info and ordering go to http://www.razorgrind.com. Two songs from the album are available on the official website or on http://www.myspace.com/lengtche.
As far as the next full length "Marasmus" is concerned, the mixing was finished last week at Studio Fredman in Sweden and it's being mastered right now at West West Side Music in New York. Release is planned for early 2007 on Relapse Records.
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As far as the next full length "Marasmus" is concerned, the mixing was finished last week at Studio Fredman in Sweden and it's being mastered right now at West West Side Music in New York. Release is planned for early 2007 on Relapse Records.
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| Source: | razorgrind.com |
| Band profile: | Leng Tch'e |
Nightwish - Did NOT Find A New Vocalist
Nightwish have posted the following statement at their official website regarding rumours they have found a new vocalist to replace Tarja Turunen:
"There has been again false news about (the new) Nightwish vocalist in some medias, at least in Finland. There have not been any decisions made concerning the vocalist and there will not be any before year 2007. When the band will choose the vocalist they will inform all medias about it.
Once again: Do not trust any news if it´s not found at http://www.nightwish.com!"
Tarja Turunen was fired last October and is now working on a solo christmas album (as previously posted here). Also Nightwish is currently in the studio working on a new album (read the news report at the MS News Archive here).
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"There has been again false news about (the new) Nightwish vocalist in some medias, at least in Finland. There have not been any decisions made concerning the vocalist and there will not be any before year 2007. When the band will choose the vocalist they will inform all medias about it.
Once again: Do not trust any news if it´s not found at http://www.nightwish.com!"
Tarja Turunen was fired last October and is now working on a solo christmas album (as previously posted here). Also Nightwish is currently in the studio working on a new album (read the news report at the MS News Archive here).
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| Source: | nightwish.com |
| Band profile: | Nightwish |