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Beseech - To Release A New Demo
Beseech has hooked up with Rock The Nation Bookings/Management (a booking agency) wich handles such bands as Kataklysm and Graveworm.
As the group commented:"We hope and think this cooperation will take Beseech one step further when we talking about touring and to reach every possible country!"
In other News, Beseech are seeking a new record label to release a new demo following their split with Napalm Records. For a record contract, interested labels can contact the band at robert@beseech.net.
As the group commented:"We hope and think this cooperation will take Beseech one step further when we talking about touring and to reach every possible country!"
In other News, Beseech are seeking a new record label to release a new demo following their split with Napalm Records. For a record contract, interested labels can contact the band at robert@beseech.net.
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Beseech |
Tourniquet - Former Members Rejoin Forces In 2050Bells
Former Tourniquet members Victor Macias (bass), Erik Mendez (guitar), and Gary Lenaire (guitar) are back together and working on new music with their brand new project 2050Bells. The group, which cites its influences as Black Sabbath, Slayer, Magma and Motörhead, has launched its MySpace page at this location.
Lenaire played on all of Tourniquet's releases between 1990 and 1995 while Mendez only appeared on 1992's "Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance" and 1993's "Live Vol. 2". Macias was a member of Tourniquet for the same two albums that Mendez performed on, plus 1994's "Vanishing Lessons" and the 1995 EP "Carry The Wounded".
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Lenaire played on all of Tourniquet's releases between 1990 and 1995 while Mendez only appeared on 1992's "Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance" and 1993's "Live Vol. 2". Macias was a member of Tourniquet for the same two albums that Mendez performed on, plus 1994's "Vanishing Lessons" and the 1995 EP "Carry The Wounded".
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| Source: | roadrun.com |
| Band profile: | Tourniquet |
Anathema - Jordan Show Cancelled
Anathema show August 25 concert at Amman Al Ahleyeh Areana in Jordan has been officially concelled. The band has posted the following message on their homepage:
"Anathema are very sad to announce the cancellation of the concert in Jordan on 25th august. The band and promoter have received notification from the Jordanian security services (Mukhabarat) that there has been a security alert and they are not prepared to let the show go ahead on grounds of public safety". The band writes in the statement. "These circumstances are completely beyond the bands control and we have no option other than to cancel the show."
"We would like to express our own deep personal disappointment at this situation and to pass on our heartfelt thanks to all the people in the region who have shown us such fantastic support. If there was any possible way that this show could have gone ahead then rest assured we would now be on our way. We shall try to re-schedule the show for sometime in the future when the safety for all at the event can be guaranteed.
Peace."
"Anathema are very sad to announce the cancellation of the concert in Jordan on 25th august. The band and promoter have received notification from the Jordanian security services (Mukhabarat) that there has been a security alert and they are not prepared to let the show go ahead on grounds of public safety". The band writes in the statement. "These circumstances are completely beyond the bands control and we have no option other than to cancel the show."
"We would like to express our own deep personal disappointment at this situation and to pass on our heartfelt thanks to all the people in the region who have shown us such fantastic support. If there was any possible way that this show could have gone ahead then rest assured we would now be on our way. We shall try to re-schedule the show for sometime in the future when the safety for all at the event can be guaranteed.
Peace."
| Source: | anathema.ws |
| Band profile: | Anathema |
Atheist - New Audio Interview With Kelly Shaefer Posted Online
Revolution Music has just uploaded a new audio interview with Kelly Shaefer of the technical metallers Atheist. The interview talks about the band's European reunion tour, how the music scene has evolved and his upcoming projects. It's all about 13 minutes of chat that can be downloaded here.
Otherwise, a video clip of Atheist bassist Tony Choy falling through an unsecured part of the large outdoor stage at Italy's Evolution Festival on July 16, 2006 has been posted online at YouTube.com.
Atheist kicked off their summer European tour run July 14 at England's Bloodstock Festival. The band's first live appearances in over 13 years were greeted with rabid enthusiasm as the group blazed through classics like "Unquestionable Presence" and "Piece of Time".
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Otherwise, a video clip of Atheist bassist Tony Choy falling through an unsecured part of the large outdoor stage at Italy's Evolution Festival on July 16, 2006 has been posted online at YouTube.com.
Atheist kicked off their summer European tour run July 14 at England's Bloodstock Festival. The band's first live appearances in over 13 years were greeted with rabid enthusiasm as the group blazed through classics like "Unquestionable Presence" and "Piece of Time".
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Atheist |
Megadeth - New Album Pushed Back To 2007
Megadeth's mainman Dave Mustaine has told in an interview with Gary Graff that 'United Abominations' is soon at end but it has been pushed back to an early 2007 release via Roadrunner.
"We're putting the finishing touches on it," reports group leader Dave Mustaine, who's also preparing for the Sept. 6 start of the second Gigantour traveling heavy metal festival. "We've got a little more work before it's finished, but it should be out some time next year."
Mustaine says an initial Oct. 31 release date for the album, Megadeth's first as part of a new deal with Roadrunner Records, was "wishful thinking," and both the group and label felt a 2007 release was preferable to November or December of this year.
The singer/guitarist says the album, which he's producing with Jeff Balding, "has a lot of variation on it. It's got some surprises, but there's a really old-school vein to it, I would say." The group has been careful not to rush the album, either, holding sessions in London, Los Angeles and Nashville since earlier this year.
"We're taking our time with this one," Mustaine says. "It's a great feeling to make a record and not have our feet held to the fire. One of my heroes growing up was Kiss, but they really frustrated me 'cause they would put out a record just about every year. I couldn't figure that out. I pretty much have a cycle of about 18 months to 24 months between records. I just can't put them out any quicker than that and feel comfortable about them."
Read more at Billboard.
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"We're putting the finishing touches on it," reports group leader Dave Mustaine, who's also preparing for the Sept. 6 start of the second Gigantour traveling heavy metal festival. "We've got a little more work before it's finished, but it should be out some time next year."
Mustaine says an initial Oct. 31 release date for the album, Megadeth's first as part of a new deal with Roadrunner Records, was "wishful thinking," and both the group and label felt a 2007 release was preferable to November or December of this year.
The singer/guitarist says the album, which he's producing with Jeff Balding, "has a lot of variation on it. It's got some surprises, but there's a really old-school vein to it, I would say." The group has been careful not to rush the album, either, holding sessions in London, Los Angeles and Nashville since earlier this year.
"We're taking our time with this one," Mustaine says. "It's a great feeling to make a record and not have our feet held to the fire. One of my heroes growing up was Kiss, but they really frustrated me 'cause they would put out a record just about every year. I couldn't figure that out. I pretty much have a cycle of about 18 months to 24 months between records. I just can't put them out any quicker than that and feel comfortable about them."
Read more at Billboard.
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| Source: | billboard.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Primal Fear - Compilation Details Revealed
Primal Fear will release a best of collection entitled "Metal is Forever - The Very Best of Primal Fear". Set to be released on September 29 at Nuclear Blast Records (JVC in Japan). The artwork was created by Stephan Lohrmann, who was responsible for PFs artworks from album one to "Black Sun".
The song list is as follows:
Disc One:
01. Metal Is Forever
02. Chainbreaker
03. Seven Seals
04. Nuclear Fire
05. Final Embrace
06. The Healer
07. Rollercoaster
08. Armageddon
09. Angel In Black
10. Under Your Spell
11. Evil Spell
12. Running In The Dust
13. Suicide And Mania
14. Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove
15. Fear
16. Tears Of Rage
Disc Two:
01. Out In The Fields (Gary Moore & Philip Lynott)
02. Kill The King (Rainbow)
03. Speed King (Deep Purple)
04. Die Young (Black Sabbath)
05. Metal Gods (Judas Priest)
06. Breaker (Accept)
07. Seek And Destroy (Metallica
08. Two Minutes To Midnight (Iron Maiden)
09. The Rover (Led Zeppelin)
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The song list is as follows:
Disc One:
01. Metal Is Forever
02. Chainbreaker
03. Seven Seals
04. Nuclear Fire
05. Final Embrace
06. The Healer
07. Rollercoaster
08. Armageddon
09. Angel In Black
10. Under Your Spell
11. Evil Spell
12. Running In The Dust
13. Suicide And Mania
14. Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove
15. Fear
16. Tears Of Rage
Disc Two:
01. Out In The Fields (Gary Moore & Philip Lynott)
02. Kill The King (Rainbow)
03. Speed King (Deep Purple)
04. Die Young (Black Sabbath)
05. Metal Gods (Judas Priest)
06. Breaker (Accept)
07. Seek And Destroy (Metallica
08. Two Minutes To Midnight (Iron Maiden)
09. The Rover (Led Zeppelin)
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| Source: | primalfear.de |
| Band profile: | Primal Fear |
W.A.S.P - Russian Tour Dates Updated
New Tour dates of W.A.S.P.'s Russian tour,has been added to the schedule which will take place in November. Dates are as follows:
Nov. 09 - Kiev, RUS @ TBA
Nov. 10 - St. Petersburg, RUS @ Port Club
Nov. 11 - Moscow, RUS @ DKG
Nov. 12 - Moscow, RUS @ TBA (second show)
Nov. 13 - Krasnodar, RUS @ DKZh
To see all the upcoming appearances of W.A.S.P., click here.
Suit of Blackie Lawless's health (was diagnosed with an abnormality in one of the arteries), W.A.S.P. canceled its previously announced European dates in July.
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Nov. 09 - Kiev, RUS @ TBA
Nov. 10 - St. Petersburg, RUS @ Port Club
Nov. 11 - Moscow, RUS @ DKG
Nov. 12 - Moscow, RUS @ TBA (second show)
Nov. 13 - Krasnodar, RUS @ DKZh
To see all the upcoming appearances of W.A.S.P., click here.
Suit of Blackie Lawless's health (was diagnosed with an abnormality in one of the arteries), W.A.S.P. canceled its previously announced European dates in July.
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| Source: | waspnation.com |
| Band profile: | W.A.S.P. |
Shining - Comment On Rumors Of Singer's Suicide
Conny Jarlestal, the official spokesman of Shining posted this on the band's official website:
"There have been many rumours saying that our front-man, founder Kvarforth is dead, we wish these speculations to be put to an end by telling you what we know:
A couple of days ago, we received a letter from a person very close to Kvarforth telling us that Kvaforth had decided to leave this world behind and also introducing as a kind off last will, a new singer to replace him for future events of Shining.
All that we know for 200% is that Kvarforth has been missing for the past 4 weeks and might be dead we don´t really know for us, the band, this come as no surprise as he have been suffering from extreme anxiety and depressions the past 6 months and some truly extreme things, considering his own personal life, occurred dramatically right before he disappeared. However, we wish to send our deepest regrets to our friend and sadistical leader Kvarforth wherever he might be!
Kvarforth did as mentioned, involve a new singer in the band without telling us before he left, his name is Ghoul and will be introduced on the release-show we are holding in December. No one of us, the band members have meet him yet but a contact have been established via letter-exchange, and as this was Kvarforth's own will, we are now officially presenting our newest member, whoever this might be, Ghoul.
It shall also be said that both me and the guys in the band have heard Kvarforths wish that Shining should get a new singer if he died or disappeared but we never thought that it would come to this point! But it has so we welcome Ghoul to this misery."
"There have been many rumours saying that our front-man, founder Kvarforth is dead, we wish these speculations to be put to an end by telling you what we know:
A couple of days ago, we received a letter from a person very close to Kvarforth telling us that Kvaforth had decided to leave this world behind and also introducing as a kind off last will, a new singer to replace him for future events of Shining.
All that we know for 200% is that Kvarforth has been missing for the past 4 weeks and might be dead we don´t really know for us, the band, this come as no surprise as he have been suffering from extreme anxiety and depressions the past 6 months and some truly extreme things, considering his own personal life, occurred dramatically right before he disappeared. However, we wish to send our deepest regrets to our friend and sadistical leader Kvarforth wherever he might be!
Kvarforth did as mentioned, involve a new singer in the band without telling us before he left, his name is Ghoul and will be introduced on the release-show we are holding in December. No one of us, the band members have meet him yet but a contact have been established via letter-exchange, and as this was Kvarforth's own will, we are now officially presenting our newest member, whoever this might be, Ghoul.
It shall also be said that both me and the guys in the band have heard Kvarforths wish that Shining should get a new singer if he died or disappeared but we never thought that it would come to this point! But it has so we welcome Ghoul to this misery."
| Source: | shiningangst.se |
| Band profile: | Shining |
Deicide - Album Was NOT 'Banned' Due To Content
Ginza.se, one of Sweden's largest online music stores, has dismissed as "completely wrong" a press release issued by Earache Records claiming that "Ginza.se has barred the sale of Deicide's latest album, 'The Stench of Redemption', citing the blasphemous CD sleeve art, controversial lyrical subject matter and the fact that Deicide mainman Glen Benton has an upside-down cross branded into the center of his forehead as their reasoning."
In an e-mail sent to blabbermouth.net earlier today, Nisse Jonson, Ginza.se's Purchase Manager, stated, "This is completely wrong. We don't have any problems regarding Deicide more than that their last productions didn't sell very well in our webshop. Therefore we didn't purchase it in the first place."
In an e-mail sent to blabbermouth.net earlier today, Nisse Jonson, Ginza.se's Purchase Manager, stated, "This is completely wrong. We don't have any problems regarding Deicide more than that their last productions didn't sell very well in our webshop. Therefore we didn't purchase it in the first place."
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Deicide |
Destroyer 666 - American Tour Dates Announced
Australian Black Metal band Destroyer 666 have announced that they will be touring the USA this September/October. The tour will be called their 'American Assault' tour. The band will be playing with Demonicon, Anal Blast, Scorched Earth, Sol Negro, Morbosidad, Coffin Texts and Sadistic Intent (not all at once) over the seven dates.
Here are the dates for the tour:
Sep. 29th - NYC (NY) Metal Kingdom with T.Holocaust
Sep. 30th - Houston (TX)
Oct. 1st - St. Paul (MN) Station-4 with Demonicon and Anal Blast
Oct. 2nd - Chicago (IL)
Oct. 3rd - Seattle (WA) The FunHouse with Scorched Earth and Sol Negro
Oct. 4th - San Francisco (CA) The Elbow Room with Morbosidad
Oct. 5th - Los Angeles (CA) Safari Sams with Coffin Texts and Sadistic Intent
Here are the dates for the tour:
Sep. 29th - NYC (NY) Metal Kingdom with T.Holocaust
Sep. 30th - Houston (TX)
Oct. 1st - St. Paul (MN) Station-4 with Demonicon and Anal Blast
Oct. 2nd - Chicago (IL)
Oct. 3rd - Seattle (WA) The FunHouse with Scorched Earth and Sol Negro
Oct. 4th - San Francisco (CA) The Elbow Room with Morbosidad
Oct. 5th - Los Angeles (CA) Safari Sams with Coffin Texts and Sadistic Intent
| Source: | destroyer666.net |
| Band profile: | Deströyer 666 |
Tankard - More Tour Dates
Tankard's tour dates section has been updated and it's as follows:
Aug.
26 - Mayhem Metalfest in Minneapolis, MN
Sep.
29 - Milan - Transilvania Live Milan, Italy
30 - Prato - Siddharta Alternaive Club, Italy
Oct.
01 - Rock Clubin Gorizia, Italy
14 - Dublin - The Voodoo Lounge, Ireland
20 - Athens - Underworld, Greece
21 - Larissa - B-Live, Greece
22 - Thessaloniki - Rock Bottom, Greece
Nov.
10 - Bremen - Wehrschloss, Germany
11 - Haarlem - Patronaat, Holland
12 - London - Underworld, UK
Aug.
26 - Mayhem Metalfest in Minneapolis, MN
Sep.
29 - Milan - Transilvania Live Milan, Italy
30 - Prato - Siddharta Alternaive Club, Italy
Oct.
01 - Rock Clubin Gorizia, Italy
14 - Dublin - The Voodoo Lounge, Ireland
20 - Athens - Underworld, Greece
21 - Larissa - B-Live, Greece
22 - Thessaloniki - Rock Bottom, Greece
Nov.
10 - Bremen - Wehrschloss, Germany
11 - Haarlem - Patronaat, Holland
12 - London - Underworld, UK
| Source: | tankard.info |
| Band profile: | Tankard |
Ozzy - Top Of The Silliness Charts
Hapless rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has been voted Britain's silliest celebrity. The former Black Sabbath frontman has taken the coveted top spot from Tory toff Boris Johnson. The list, compiled from a survey of more than 2,000 people, contains some of the usual suspects: Jade Goody, John Prescott, Prince Philip, etc.
| Source: | itv.com |
| Band profile: | Ozzy Osbourne |
Poisonblack - New Album Available & New Video Posted Online
The much-anticipated new Poisonblack album, 'Lust Stained Despair', featuring ex-Sentenced frontman Ville Laihiala on lead vocals and guitars, is now available. This offering is a voracious hard rock assault laden with mesmerizing gothic overtones and is definitely a must for Amorphis, H.I.M. and Katatonia fans.
Click here to check out the stunning new track 'Rush'.
The new video for 'Rush' has also been posted at Century Media on YouTube.
In the spring of 2006, Poisonblack headed back into Tonebox Studio in its hometown of Oulu, Finland to complete work on Lust Stained Despair. Laihiala states: "We added additional feelings and frustrations to the already existing ones and it's what the songs required from each individual in order to make us sound as poisonous as we do. All three words in the title, 'Lust Stained Despair,' are individually giving a picture, a feeling about the music and lyrics. Enough said." The effort was mixed and mastered at Antfarm Studios by the acclaimed Tue Madsen (Himsa, The Haunted).
With Sentenced put to rest, Laihiala's main priority is now Poisonblack, and with a more focused lineup in place, the group are poised to deliver a release that should add a glimmer of hope to an otherwise bleak world.
"Tales of lust, seduction and ultimate destruction." -- Outburn
"Slow and mournful; this is really a more commercial version of Sentenced." -- Metal Maniacs
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Click here to check out the stunning new track 'Rush'.
The new video for 'Rush' has also been posted at Century Media on YouTube.
In the spring of 2006, Poisonblack headed back into Tonebox Studio in its hometown of Oulu, Finland to complete work on Lust Stained Despair. Laihiala states: "We added additional feelings and frustrations to the already existing ones and it's what the songs required from each individual in order to make us sound as poisonous as we do. All three words in the title, 'Lust Stained Despair,' are individually giving a picture, a feeling about the music and lyrics. Enough said." The effort was mixed and mastered at Antfarm Studios by the acclaimed Tue Madsen (Himsa, The Haunted).
With Sentenced put to rest, Laihiala's main priority is now Poisonblack, and with a more focused lineup in place, the group are poised to deliver a release that should add a glimmer of hope to an otherwise bleak world.
"Tales of lust, seduction and ultimate destruction." -- Outburn
"Slow and mournful; this is really a more commercial version of Sentenced." -- Metal Maniacs
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| Source: | centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | Poisonblack |
Lamb Of God - New Album Available For Streaming
You can now stream Lamb Of God's entire new album, "Sacrament", over at their official MySpace page.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Lamb Of God |
Symphony X - Studio Update
Progressive metal outfit, Symphony X is continuing work on 'Paradise Lost', set to be released before the end of the year. The following statement has been posted via the group's website:
"It would appear that one of the early drafts of the cd cover has been leaked to at least one website; the band hasn't had a chance to okay any final artwork, so what you see floating around out there is NOT the final cd cover art.
Jason is done recording his parts, and the rhythm tracks and other guitar parts should be done by next week. The band's aiming to have the music ready for mixing by mid September; MJR says that things are moving right along, and kept our conversation short so that he could get back to it.
More news when there's more to share..."
In other news, Symphony X was obliged to cancel many European festival appearances suit of their bassist's health.
"It would appear that one of the early drafts of the cd cover has been leaked to at least one website; the band hasn't had a chance to okay any final artwork, so what you see floating around out there is NOT the final cd cover art.
Jason is done recording his parts, and the rhythm tracks and other guitar parts should be done by next week. The band's aiming to have the music ready for mixing by mid September; MJR says that things are moving right along, and kept our conversation short so that he could get back to it.
More news when there's more to share..."
In other news, Symphony X was obliged to cancel many European festival appearances suit of their bassist's health.
| Source: | symphonyx.com |
| Band profile: | Symphony X |