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Unearth - American Tour 2006
HOT TOPIC PRESENTS UNEARTH'S "SANCTITY OF BROTHERS" FALL HEADLINE TOUR!!!
UNEARTH raised the bar all summer long performing as non rotating main support on Ozzfest's infamous Second Stage. UNEARTH just released their highly anticipated follow up to 2004's The Oncoming Storm titled "III In The Eyes Of Fire" (Metal Blade 8/8/06)
"A stunning accomplishment,one that repeatedly pushes the boundaries of heaviness; yet contains enough sonic and lyrical layers to give the songs depth and staying power. If this is Unearth at their angriest and darkest lets hope they don't cheer up anytime soon."
- Revolver Magazine September 2006
Now, UNEARTH add as main support, Bleeding Through; one of the hottest performing bands who shared the same stage with them on Ozzfest are now on UNEARTH's upcoming "Sanctity of Brothers" tour for the continuation of the back to back one two punch.
Also on the bill are this years "Sounds Of The Underground Tour" heavy hitters Terror and Through the Eyes of the Dead. Also throwing down on the "S O B" tour are the undergrounds newest metal on the rise Animosity as opener.
Band Drummer Mike Justian claims, "the upcoming 'Sanctity Of Brothers' tour is like a seven layer burrito its got all the right ingredients and when you put them together it makes for a very delectable treat."
In addition to Hot Topic, Unearth would also like to thank the following sponsors for their support on this tour: Music Choice, Pure Volume, Ibanez Guitars, Tama Drums, Hails and Horns Magazine and Pitchfork Clothing.
Tour dates are as follows:
9/07 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
9/09 - Chicago, IL - Congress Theatre
9/10 - Minneapolis, MN - The Quest
9/11 - Kansas City, MO - Beaumont Club
9/12 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
9/13 - Magna, UT - The Avalon
9/15 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
9/16 - Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern Theatre
9/17 - San Diego, CA - Soma
9/18 - Phoenix, AZ - Marquee Theatre
9/19 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
9/21 - San Antonio, TX - Graham Central Station
9/22 - Houston, TX - Club V
9/23 - Dallas, TX - Gypsy Ballroom
9/25 - Atlanta, GA - Dekalb Atlanta Center
9/26 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
9/27 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
9/28 - New York, NY - Nokia
9/29 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
9/30 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
+ AUDIO STREAMS:
"This Glorious Nightmare" MP3:
http://www.metalblade.com/mp3/unearth-this_glorious_nightmare.mp3
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UNEARTH raised the bar all summer long performing as non rotating main support on Ozzfest's infamous Second Stage. UNEARTH just released their highly anticipated follow up to 2004's The Oncoming Storm titled "III In The Eyes Of Fire" (Metal Blade 8/8/06)
"A stunning accomplishment,one that repeatedly pushes the boundaries of heaviness; yet contains enough sonic and lyrical layers to give the songs depth and staying power. If this is Unearth at their angriest and darkest lets hope they don't cheer up anytime soon."
- Revolver Magazine September 2006
Now, UNEARTH add as main support, Bleeding Through; one of the hottest performing bands who shared the same stage with them on Ozzfest are now on UNEARTH's upcoming "Sanctity of Brothers" tour for the continuation of the back to back one two punch.
Also on the bill are this years "Sounds Of The Underground Tour" heavy hitters Terror and Through the Eyes of the Dead. Also throwing down on the "S O B" tour are the undergrounds newest metal on the rise Animosity as opener.
Band Drummer Mike Justian claims, "the upcoming 'Sanctity Of Brothers' tour is like a seven layer burrito its got all the right ingredients and when you put them together it makes for a very delectable treat."
In addition to Hot Topic, Unearth would also like to thank the following sponsors for their support on this tour: Music Choice, Pure Volume, Ibanez Guitars, Tama Drums, Hails and Horns Magazine and Pitchfork Clothing.
Tour dates are as follows:
9/07 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
9/09 - Chicago, IL - Congress Theatre
9/10 - Minneapolis, MN - The Quest
9/11 - Kansas City, MO - Beaumont Club
9/12 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
9/13 - Magna, UT - The Avalon
9/15 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
9/16 - Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern Theatre
9/17 - San Diego, CA - Soma
9/18 - Phoenix, AZ - Marquee Theatre
9/19 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
9/21 - San Antonio, TX - Graham Central Station
9/22 - Houston, TX - Club V
9/23 - Dallas, TX - Gypsy Ballroom
9/25 - Atlanta, GA - Dekalb Atlanta Center
9/26 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
9/27 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
9/28 - New York, NY - Nokia
9/29 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
9/30 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
+ AUDIO STREAMS:
"This Glorious Nightmare" MP3:
http://www.metalblade.com/mp3/unearth-this_glorious_nightmare.mp3
Read more ››
| Source: | specialopsmedia.com |
Amon Amarth - New Song Online For Streaming
Brand new music from Amon Amarth titled 'Cry of the Black Birds', from their forthcoming Metal Blade Records release, has been posted online. You can snag or stream the tune at this location. The band's next effort is expected sometime in October along with new God Dethroned.
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| Source: | metalblade.com |
| Band profile: | Amon Amarth |
Spanish Producer BigSimon Died At 34
Widely known as BigSimon, his real name was Simón Echeverría Romero. He was 34, and moved with his parents from Santiago de Chile to London at the age of 1, to flee from Pinochet's dictatorship. There, he studied music before moving to Madrid at 12, where he started a great career as a producer. His last works include the new albums of Mägo De Oz, Saratoga and Stravaganzza.
He also played the guitar with the band Not For Us. His carrer as a producer began by working as an assistant in the Sintonía studios in Madrid where he worked with the best national and international producers. Those last years, he worked as a free-lance producer for many hard rock and progressive bands. His death was a shock to all the people of the Madrid music scene, who went to see him before he was incinerated on Wednesday morning, 2nd of July at Almudena's crematory.
He was an excellent, nice person loved by fans and the people he worked with. One of the most talentuous creators ever coming from the Spanish rock scene now rests in peace, because of a liver cancer detected a few weeks ago, when he had just finished the work on the new Skizoo album in Murcia. He died on Monday, 31st of July 2006.
Translated from Spanish.
You can read the reactions of some bands on their official websites:
Mägo De Oz
Stravaganzza
R.I.P. BigSimon
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He also played the guitar with the band Not For Us. His carrer as a producer began by working as an assistant in the Sintonía studios in Madrid where he worked with the best national and international producers. Those last years, he worked as a free-lance producer for many hard rock and progressive bands. His death was a shock to all the people of the Madrid music scene, who went to see him before he was incinerated on Wednesday morning, 2nd of July at Almudena's crematory.
He was an excellent, nice person loved by fans and the people he worked with. One of the most talentuous creators ever coming from the Spanish rock scene now rests in peace, because of a liver cancer detected a few weeks ago, when he had just finished the work on the new Skizoo album in Murcia. He died on Monday, 31st of July 2006.
Translated from Spanish.
You can read the reactions of some bands on their official websites:
Mägo De Oz
Stravaganzza
R.I.P. BigSimon
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| Source: | mariskalrock.com |
Suffocation - New Song Posted Online
Another new song from Suffocation entitled "Abomination Reborn" has been posted online here. The track comes off the legendary band's upcoming self titled new album which will be released on September 19th through Relapse Records.
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| Source: | relapse.com |
| Band profile: | Suffocation |
Napalm Death - European Tour Dates Announced
In October and November, Grind/Death Metallers Napalm Death will be touring Europe. It will be the follow up to their 'Monsters Of Mayhem' tour and will cover a dozen countries. Napalm Death's new album 'Smear Campaign' will be released by then, so some songs from the album are to be expected.
Here are the dates for the tour:
Oct. 18 - University, Newcastle, UK
Oct. 19 - TBA, Southampton, UK
Oct. 20 - Rio, Bradfort, UK
Oct. 21 - TBC, TBC, UK
Oct. 22 - Patronaat, Haarlem, Netherlands
Oct. 23 - Matrix, Bochum, Germany
Oct. 24 - TBA, Fulda, Germany
Oct. 25 - So 36, Berlin, Germany
Oct. 26 - TBA, Bremen, Germany
Oct. 27 - Roxy, Flensburg, Germany
Oct. 28 - Conne Island, Leipzig, Germany
Oct. 29 - TBA, Prague, Czech Republic
Oct. 30 - TBA, Budapest, Hungary
Oct. 31 - TBA, Zagreb, Croatia
Nov. 01 - TBA, Wien, Austria
Nov. 02 - Backstage, München, Germany
Nov. 03 - Universum, Stuttgart, Germany
Nov. 04 - Coolness Festival, MontdIdier, France
Nov. 05 - TBA, Kontich / Anterpen, Belgium
Nov. 07 - Movie, Bielfeld, Germany
Nov. 10 - Saarbrücken, Germany
Nov. 11 - TBC, Paris or Grenoble, France
Nov. 12 - La Poudriere, Belfort, France
Nov. 13 - TBA, Marseille, France
Nov. 14 - TBA, Euskadi/Asturias/Cantabria, Spain
Nov. 15 - TBA, Madrid, Spain
Nov. 16 - TBA, Barcelona/Valencia, Spain
Nov. 17 - L'ampli, Pau, France
Nov. 18 - TBA, Nantes, France
Nov. 19 - Underworld, London, UK
Here are the dates for the tour:
Oct. 18 - University, Newcastle, UK
Oct. 19 - TBA, Southampton, UK
Oct. 20 - Rio, Bradfort, UK
Oct. 21 - TBC, TBC, UK
Oct. 22 - Patronaat, Haarlem, Netherlands
Oct. 23 - Matrix, Bochum, Germany
Oct. 24 - TBA, Fulda, Germany
Oct. 25 - So 36, Berlin, Germany
Oct. 26 - TBA, Bremen, Germany
Oct. 27 - Roxy, Flensburg, Germany
Oct. 28 - Conne Island, Leipzig, Germany
Oct. 29 - TBA, Prague, Czech Republic
Oct. 30 - TBA, Budapest, Hungary
Oct. 31 - TBA, Zagreb, Croatia
Nov. 01 - TBA, Wien, Austria
Nov. 02 - Backstage, München, Germany
Nov. 03 - Universum, Stuttgart, Germany
Nov. 04 - Coolness Festival, MontdIdier, France
Nov. 05 - TBA, Kontich / Anterpen, Belgium
Nov. 07 - Movie, Bielfeld, Germany
Nov. 10 - Saarbrücken, Germany
Nov. 11 - TBC, Paris or Grenoble, France
Nov. 12 - La Poudriere, Belfort, France
Nov. 13 - TBA, Marseille, France
Nov. 14 - TBA, Euskadi/Asturias/Cantabria, Spain
Nov. 15 - TBA, Madrid, Spain
Nov. 16 - TBA, Barcelona/Valencia, Spain
Nov. 17 - L'ampli, Pau, France
Nov. 18 - TBA, Nantes, France
Nov. 19 - Underworld, London, UK
| Source: | enemyofthemusicbusiness.com |
| Band profile: | Napalm Death |
Porcupine Tree - Signs To Roadrunner
Roadrunner Records UK issued the following statement today:
Roadrunner Records is delighted to welcome epic rockers PORCUPINE TREE to our family.
Porcupine Tree is unquestionably one of the most difficult-to-categorise and innovative bands out there. The music is breathtaking, ranging from psychedelic trip-hop to progressive metal, and a compendium of other sounds in between.
"Porcupine Tree are extremely happy about our new partnership with Roadrunner Records for our forthcoming album," comments Steven Wilson. "Roadrunner has established itself as one of the world's premier independent labels for rock music, and we couldn't be more enthusiastic about working with them to expand our audience and elevate Porcupine Tree to the next level."
Visit www.porcupinetree.com to read the full article.
Roadrunner Records is delighted to welcome epic rockers PORCUPINE TREE to our family.
Porcupine Tree is unquestionably one of the most difficult-to-categorise and innovative bands out there. The music is breathtaking, ranging from psychedelic trip-hop to progressive metal, and a compendium of other sounds in between.
"Porcupine Tree are extremely happy about our new partnership with Roadrunner Records for our forthcoming album," comments Steven Wilson. "Roadrunner has established itself as one of the world's premier independent labels for rock music, and we couldn't be more enthusiastic about working with them to expand our audience and elevate Porcupine Tree to the next level."
Visit www.porcupinetree.com to read the full article.
| Source: | porcupinetree.com |
| Band profile: | Porcupine Tree |
Gamma Ray - New DVD To Be Released Soon
Gamma Ray will be releasing their new DVD quite soon. They've also released some more details about it. It will have the humerous title of "Hell Yeah! The Awesome Foursome (and the Finnish keyboarder who didn't want to wear his Donald Duck costume) Live in Montreal." The DVD will feature footage from Gamma Ray's concert in Montreal, Canada. It will also contain some bonus features, a documentary, some video clips and more.
Here is a comment by Gamma Ray frontman Kai Hansen regarding the documentay part of the DVD: "The current lineup has been together for eight years, it was about time we filmed documentary of who the band is."
The DVD will be released in September, but an exact date hasn't been decided on yet. All the worldwide release dates will be announced soon.
Here is a comment by Gamma Ray frontman Kai Hansen regarding the documentay part of the DVD: "The current lineup has been together for eight years, it was about time we filmed documentary of who the band is."
The DVD will be released in September, but an exact date hasn't been decided on yet. All the worldwide release dates will be announced soon.
| Source: | gamma-ray.com |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
W:O:A 2007 - Blind Guardian, Therion, Saxon, Stratovarius And More Confirmed
Blind Guardian, Saxon, Stratovarius, Grave Digger, Therion, Samael and Schandmaul have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 2-4, 2007 in Wacken, Germany. Also scheduled to perform at the festival is the reunited Norwegian black metal band Immortal, who will make its only German appearance at Wacken.
The organizers of the festival also extended their thanks to "the fans for making Wacken 2006 the success that it was that caused Wacken to sell out for the first time ever!"
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The organizers of the festival also extended their thanks to "the fans for making Wacken 2006 the success that it was that caused Wacken to sell out for the first time ever!"
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Samael - Ready To Record New Album
S A M A E L finished the pre-production of their new album, tentatively due out before the end of the year. They spent a week checking new songs with Europe's most wanted producer: Waldemar Sorychta.
They are currently in the studio recording bass and guitars; sessions started in July and will go on throughout August.
They are currently in the studio recording bass and guitars; sessions started in July and will go on throughout August.
| Source: | samael.tv |
| Band profile: | Samael |
Blood Tsunami - Ink Deal With Nocturnal Art Productions/Candlelight Records
Nocturnal Art Productions has issued the following news in regards to Norway's Blood Tsunami :
Blood Tsunami (http://www.bloodtsunami.com), the Oslo, Norway-based thrash metal band featuring drummer Bård G. Eithun (a.k.a. Faust; Scum, Aborym, ex-Emperor), has signed a three-album deal with Nocturnal Art Productions/Candlelight Records.
The group will enter Lion Heart Studios in Oslo in September with engineer Øivind Voldmo Larsen to begin recording its debut album, tentatively titled Thrash Metal, for an early 2007 release.
The album's artwork "will be over-the-top fantastic and the man going nuts on the canvas is Alex Horley Orlandelli, who is also known for his great drawings for Marvel comics, Heavy Metal magazine and Image comics."
Blood Tsunami has announced the addition of former Gluecifer bassist Stu Manx to the group's ranks.
Blood Tsunami is : Pete (Lead Guitar and Vocals), Dor (Lead Guitar), Faust (Drums) and Stu (Bass).
Blood Tsunami previously worked with Øivind Voldmo Larsen at Lion Heart Studios on their Demo 2005, which can still be heard on the band's official MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/bloodtsunami).
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Blood Tsunami (http://www.bloodtsunami.com), the Oslo, Norway-based thrash metal band featuring drummer Bård G. Eithun (a.k.a. Faust; Scum, Aborym, ex-Emperor), has signed a three-album deal with Nocturnal Art Productions/Candlelight Records.
The group will enter Lion Heart Studios in Oslo in September with engineer Øivind Voldmo Larsen to begin recording its debut album, tentatively titled Thrash Metal, for an early 2007 release.
The album's artwork "will be over-the-top fantastic and the man going nuts on the canvas is Alex Horley Orlandelli, who is also known for his great drawings for Marvel comics, Heavy Metal magazine and Image comics."
Blood Tsunami has announced the addition of former Gluecifer bassist Stu Manx to the group's ranks.
Blood Tsunami is : Pete (Lead Guitar and Vocals), Dor (Lead Guitar), Faust (Drums) and Stu (Bass).
Blood Tsunami previously worked with Øivind Voldmo Larsen at Lion Heart Studios on their Demo 2005, which can still be heard on the band's official MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/bloodtsunami).
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| Source: | nocturnalart.com |
| Band profile: | Blood Tsunami |
Dark Moor - In Studio In September
DARK MOOR will enter New Sin Studios in Venice, Italy in September with producer Luigi Stefanini to begin recording their new album, tentatively due in early 2007. Prior to tracking at New Sin, DARK MOOR will record the choir parts for the upcoming CD at a Madrid studio beginning mid-August. For the occasion, DARK MOOR will utilize a professional choir composed for two tenors, two sopranos, two altos and two bassos.
The as-yet-untitled album will also include a guest appearance by the Dutch singer Manda Ophuis of the band NEMESEA.
The as-yet-untitled album will also include a guest appearance by the Dutch singer Manda Ophuis of the band NEMESEA.
| Source: | dark-moor.com |
| Band profile: | Dark Moor |
Belphegor - New Album Artwork Posted Online
The artwork for the new Belphegor album 'Pestapokalypse VI' has been posted online. You can view it here. The artwork was created by Mr. Seth Siro Anton and Belphegor have commented saying that the artwork is "brilliant".
The European release date for the for the album is still set for 27th October this year. The USA and Canada can expect a release on the 31st of October.
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The European release date for the for the album is still set for 27th October this year. The USA and Canada can expect a release on the 31st of October.
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| Source: | belphegor.at |
| Band profile: | Belphegor |
Symphony X - New Album Title
Progressive metal act Symphony X has set "Paradise Lost" as the title of the follow-up to 2002's "The Odyssey", tentatively due before the end of the year. The band expects to return to the road shortly after the release of the new album.
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Symphony X |
Dismember - To Undertake Russian/Ukranian Tour
Swedish Death Metallers Dismember have announced that they will be undertaking a tour of Russia and Ukraine. They've called it their 'Eastern Invasion Tour 2006' and the tour will commence in early September.
Here are the confirmed dates, taken from Dismember's official website:
Sep 03rd - Ckm nau, Kiev (UA)
Sep 06th - Arctica, St. Petersburg (RU)
Sep 07th - Planetarij, Rjazan (RU)
Sep 08th - Relax, Moscow (RU)
Sep 09th - Strela Ekaterinburg (RU)
Sep 10th - Iskra, Cheljabinsk (RU)
Sep 12th - Rostelmash, Rostov-on-don (RU)
Sep 13th - Kalashnikov, Krasnodar (RU)
Here are the confirmed dates, taken from Dismember's official website:
Sep 03rd - Ckm nau, Kiev (UA)
Sep 06th - Arctica, St. Petersburg (RU)
Sep 07th - Planetarij, Rjazan (RU)
Sep 08th - Relax, Moscow (RU)
Sep 09th - Strela Ekaterinburg (RU)
Sep 10th - Iskra, Cheljabinsk (RU)
Sep 12th - Rostelmash, Rostov-on-don (RU)
Sep 13th - Kalashnikov, Krasnodar (RU)
| Source: | dismember.se |
| Band profile: | Dismember |
Pyramaze - To Record DVD At ProgPower USA, Special Closing Revealed
Pyramaze will be recording a live DVD at this years prestigious ProgPower USA in Atlanta on the 15th 16th of September, this will include an equal mix of songs from both of their releases Legend Of The Bone Carver and Melancholy Beast.
Also, ProgPower USA's promoter Glenn Harveston, wanted to do something special this year and invited Pyramaze vocalist Lance King to join Jorn Lande among a few other select vocalists* some of bands appearing this year and some just there hanging out for a special song close at the end of the show on Saturday night.
*According to the official site ProgPowerUSA.com:
"Confirmed thus far to join Lande on stage are Zak Stevens (Circle II Circle, ex-Savatage), Lance King (Pyramaze), Michele Luppi (Vision Divine), Pasi Rantanen (Thunderstone), Mikkel Sandager (Mercenary), Michael Eriksen (Circus Maximus), and Mattias "IA" Eklundh (Freak Kitchen). Other participants will be announced at a later time."
Also, ProgPower USA's promoter Glenn Harveston, wanted to do something special this year and invited Pyramaze vocalist Lance King to join Jorn Lande among a few other select vocalists* some of bands appearing this year and some just there hanging out for a special song close at the end of the show on Saturday night.
*According to the official site ProgPowerUSA.com:
"Confirmed thus far to join Lande on stage are Zak Stevens (Circle II Circle, ex-Savatage), Lance King (Pyramaze), Michele Luppi (Vision Divine), Pasi Rantanen (Thunderstone), Mikkel Sandager (Mercenary), Michael Eriksen (Circus Maximus), and Mattias "IA" Eklundh (Freak Kitchen). Other participants will be announced at a later time."
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Pyramaze |
| Event: | ProgPower USA |