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Poisonblack - Album Name And Tracklist
Poisonblack's forthcoming album name is "Lust Stained Despair" and it will contain 11 songs. Song names are "Nothing Else Remains", "Hollow Be My Name", "The Darkest Lie", "Rush", "Nail", "Raivotar", "Soul In Flames", "Pain Becomes Me", "Never Enough", "Love Controlled Despair" and "The Living Dead".
"Lust Stained Despair" will be released through Century Media Records on 28.08. in Europe.
Poisonblack will play album release gig at Tavastia, Helsinki on 30.08!
"Lust Stained Despair" will be released through Century Media Records on 28.08. in Europe.
Poisonblack will play album release gig at Tavastia, Helsinki on 30.08!
| Source: | poisonblack.com |
| Band profile: | Poisonblack |
Symphony X - Bassist Michael LePond Released From Hospital
Michael LePond, the Bassist from Power/Progressive band Symphony X has now been released from hospital. He was diagnosed with Crohn's disease which is a bowel disorder. The disorder hospitalised him, and the band was forced to cancel some European tours. He has made a recovery however, and he has now been released from hospital.
Here is a message from LePond on Symphony X's offical website:
"Hello to Everyone !!!
I want you all to know that I had my surgery and have been released from the hospital. I am feeling so much better now. I am eating normally and getting stronger with each passing day. I should be fully recovered in about 3 weeks. I want to thank all of the fans who sent get well wishes to me. I will read every single one of them. I will never forget how kind and caring you are. I love you all."
The band will now resume work on a new album, which will be due out toward the end of this year. They will also tour once the new album is released.
Here is a message from LePond on Symphony X's offical website:
"Hello to Everyone !!!
I want you all to know that I had my surgery and have been released from the hospital. I am feeling so much better now. I am eating normally and getting stronger with each passing day. I should be fully recovered in about 3 weeks. I want to thank all of the fans who sent get well wishes to me. I will read every single one of them. I will never forget how kind and caring you are. I love you all."
The band will now resume work on a new album, which will be due out toward the end of this year. They will also tour once the new album is released.
| Source: | symphonyx.com |
| Band profile: | Symphony X |
Visions Of Atlantis - New Keyboardist And Summer Breeze Open Air Location Confirmed
Visions of Atlantis confirmed a new keyboardist and appearance at Summer Breeze:
"Martin Harb is to substitute Miro on keys! Since Miro Holly did not feel like VoA fitted in his new life anymore, he quit the band with very short notice, we were quite disappointed in him, but with Martin Harb we have found the perfect keyboarder for VoA. He already played with us on our Mexican tour 2003!
A new era has begun for VoA, with this new "kick ass" line up we are hungry for more!"
The Summer Breeze Open Air location has been confirmed. Visions of Atlantis will play at Dinkelsbühl- Flugplatz Aeroclub. The tickets are now available.
More news available at: www.visionsofatlantis.com
"Martin Harb is to substitute Miro on keys! Since Miro Holly did not feel like VoA fitted in his new life anymore, he quit the band with very short notice, we were quite disappointed in him, but with Martin Harb we have found the perfect keyboarder for VoA. He already played with us on our Mexican tour 2003!
A new era has begun for VoA, with this new "kick ass" line up we are hungry for more!"
The Summer Breeze Open Air location has been confirmed. Visions of Atlantis will play at Dinkelsbühl- Flugplatz Aeroclub. The tickets are now available.
More news available at: www.visionsofatlantis.com
| Source: | visionsofatlantis.com |
| Band profile: | Visions Of Atlantis |
Satyricon - To Perform K.I.N.G Live At VG Lista Topp 20
Norwegian black metallers Satyricon have posted the following message via their webpage:
"Satyricon will perform K.I.N.G LIVE at VG lista Topp 20 at Rådhusplassen in Oslo tomorrow at 22.40 sharp. It is expected that this multi-artist event will draw between 40 and 70.000 people. Get your ass down there if you live in town. It's free.
For those of you who can't see us play the song as a part of the audience at Rådhusplassen, you can watch it on live on NRK1."
Read more at www.satyricon.no
"Satyricon will perform K.I.N.G LIVE at VG lista Topp 20 at Rådhusplassen in Oslo tomorrow at 22.40 sharp. It is expected that this multi-artist event will draw between 40 and 70.000 people. Get your ass down there if you live in town. It's free.
For those of you who can't see us play the song as a part of the audience at Rådhusplassen, you can watch it on live on NRK1."
Read more at www.satyricon.no
| Source: | satyricon.no |
| Band profile: | Satyricon |
Machine Head - Working On A New Full-length
American thrash metallers Machine Head are in the process of recording their next album. Below is an except from drummer Dave McClain's diary entry on their website:
What's up Everybody? Update time!!!!
We're finally on the home stretch!! A few more songs to go until the writing process is completed. Let me say a few things about the progress and way the songs are coming along.
First off, the freedom and drive we have on this album is far exceeding what we were doing on "Through The Ashes." Being able to take our time without a deadline breathing down our necks has been priceless, when we started writing in August (I think) of last year we had made February our time to get into the studio and start recording, but as we went along, the thought of going into the studio then, just to get the album out in a certain time frame became less appealing.
Read the rest at www.machinehead1.com/diary.html
What's up Everybody? Update time!!!!
We're finally on the home stretch!! A few more songs to go until the writing process is completed. Let me say a few things about the progress and way the songs are coming along.
First off, the freedom and drive we have on this album is far exceeding what we were doing on "Through The Ashes." Being able to take our time without a deadline breathing down our necks has been priceless, when we started writing in August (I think) of last year we had made February our time to get into the studio and start recording, but as we went along, the thought of going into the studio then, just to get the album out in a certain time frame became less appealing.
Read the rest at www.machinehead1.com/diary.html
| Source: | machinehead1.com |
| Band profile: | Machine Head |
Dream Theater - SCORE Is Coming For Late August!
Dream Theater's latest live CD and DVD "SCORE" is currently scheduled for release on Aug 29th 2006 on Rhino Records. (Date may vary slightly in different countries)
The 3-CD and 2-DVD sets will be available seperately.
Both versions will contain the entire "20th Anniversary World Tour" grand finale recorded live at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 1st 2006. (nearly 3 hours of music - over 90 minutes of which was performed with a full orchestra)
The DVD will also contain a 1 hour Documentary tracking the entire career of the band from the very beginnings at the Berklee College Of Music in 1985 all the way to the Radio City Music Hall grand finale. Including rare never before seen footage and interviews with current and previous members of the band.
Also included on the DVD are several live Bonus Tracks from through the years taken from the Portnoy Archives.
The 3-CD and 2-DVD sets will be available seperately.
Both versions will contain the entire "20th Anniversary World Tour" grand finale recorded live at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 1st 2006. (nearly 3 hours of music - over 90 minutes of which was performed with a full orchestra)
The DVD will also contain a 1 hour Documentary tracking the entire career of the band from the very beginnings at the Berklee College Of Music in 1985 all the way to the Radio City Music Hall grand finale. Including rare never before seen footage and interviews with current and previous members of the band.
Also included on the DVD are several live Bonus Tracks from through the years taken from the Portnoy Archives.
| Source: | dreamtheater.net |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Cruachan - New Album Cover Art Available
Irish folk metallers Cruachan have posted the cover art for their new album, The Morrigan's Call here. Cruachan are currently without a label due to Black Lotus Records closing it's doors recently. To listen to a sneak preview mp3 (low quality unmastered sample) from the new album head here.
Interested labels are urged to email the band at cruachan@ireland.com.
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Interested labels are urged to email the band at cruachan@ireland.com.
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| Source: | cruachan.metalfan.nl |
| Band profile: | Cruachan |
Metallica - New Album To Be Issued In 2007
TheRockRadio.com (www.therockradio.com) report that Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich told England's BBC Radio 1 that the group's new album is likely to be released in the summer or early autumn of 2007.
Ulrich explained, "I think we've realized that the creative process works a little slower for us than it used to, and we're OK with that. It's not a bad thing, unless, of course, you're waiting for a record."
Ulrich added that the band now is far more relaxed than the turbulent state in which it recorded 2003's 'St. Anger'. The drummer said, "Everybody's getting along, having a great time... Back on ('St. Anger'), it was just a very different experience 'cause we had to kind of get it back together. Now everything's cool."
Metallica is recording the new album, its ninth studio effort, with famed producer Rick Rubin.
The band is currently on a European festival tour, during which it has debuted a new song and has also played its classic 1986 album "Master Of Puppets" in its entirety.
Source: Bravewords.com
Ulrich explained, "I think we've realized that the creative process works a little slower for us than it used to, and we're OK with that. It's not a bad thing, unless, of course, you're waiting for a record."
Ulrich added that the band now is far more relaxed than the turbulent state in which it recorded 2003's 'St. Anger'. The drummer said, "Everybody's getting along, having a great time... Back on ('St. Anger'), it was just a very different experience 'cause we had to kind of get it back together. Now everything's cool."
Metallica is recording the new album, its ninth studio effort, with famed producer Rick Rubin.
The band is currently on a European festival tour, during which it has debuted a new song and has also played its classic 1986 album "Master Of Puppets" in its entirety.
Source: Bravewords.com
| Source: | metal-temple.com |
| Band profile: | Metallica |
Thy Majestie - Five Songs Completed For New Album
Italy's Thy Majestie have posted the following message on their official web site:
"Just a quick note to inform you that Thy Majestie composed five new songs for the new album. Five killer songs, maybe the best stuff we have ever composed. At the moment, we don't know which record label will release the new album."
"Just a quick note to inform you that Thy Majestie composed five new songs for the new album. Five killer songs, maybe the best stuff we have ever composed. At the moment, we don't know which record label will release the new album."
| Source: | thymajestie.com |
| Band profile: | Thy Majestie |
Download Festival 2006 - Live Videos From All 3 Days Online
A ton of live videos from the recent Download Festival 2006 (from all 3 days) that took place at Donington in England have been made available online. You can check out the likes of Guns N' Roses, Metallica , Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Soil, Alice In Chains, Strapping Young Lad, Arch Enemy, In Flames, 36 Crazyfists, Lordi and more at this location.
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| Source: | forums.downloadfestival.co.uk |
Queensryche - Frontman Explains Arrest
Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate has issued the following update regarding the recent report that the entire band was arrested on June 11 at the Amsterdam, Netherlands, airport for allegedly smuggling illegal firearms:
"What a day! At the airport in Amsterdam, we were all lined up at the ticket counter checking in for the flight to Oslo. The 35 pieces of luggage to check were being lined up and I turned to Adam, our tour manager, and whispered 'Remember, there's a gun in our bags,' referring to the replica Glock 45 handgun that we use on stage. In a second of confusion, he says to the ticket agent, 'Oh, yeah, not to worry but we have a gun in this suitcase. Before he could explain that it wasn't a real gun but a replica, airport police swarmed in on us and the questioning began. Apparently, unknown to us, any gun, whether real or fake, is highly illegal in Holland. Quick-thinking Adam realized that this was suddenly getting ugly and that we might get detained and miss the flight, thus putting the show in Oslo in jeopardy. He instantly informed them that the bag in question was his. Before I could blink, they arrested him and took him away. He looked back at me and said, 'Don't worry, get on the plane and I'll call you later.' As I watched him being led away, the ticket agent handed me my boarding pass and said, 'Have a nice flight.' Right. The rest of the entourage boarded the plane and journeyed to Oslo without further incident. Just before showtime, a very stressed out Adam burst into our dressing room full of tales from his eventful day. There was no jail time, only a fine, and oh, yeah...they confiscated the gun."
"What a day! At the airport in Amsterdam, we were all lined up at the ticket counter checking in for the flight to Oslo. The 35 pieces of luggage to check were being lined up and I turned to Adam, our tour manager, and whispered 'Remember, there's a gun in our bags,' referring to the replica Glock 45 handgun that we use on stage. In a second of confusion, he says to the ticket agent, 'Oh, yeah, not to worry but we have a gun in this suitcase. Before he could explain that it wasn't a real gun but a replica, airport police swarmed in on us and the questioning began. Apparently, unknown to us, any gun, whether real or fake, is highly illegal in Holland. Quick-thinking Adam realized that this was suddenly getting ugly and that we might get detained and miss the flight, thus putting the show in Oslo in jeopardy. He instantly informed them that the bag in question was his. Before I could blink, they arrested him and took him away. He looked back at me and said, 'Don't worry, get on the plane and I'll call you later.' As I watched him being led away, the ticket agent handed me my boarding pass and said, 'Have a nice flight.' Right. The rest of the entourage boarded the plane and journeyed to Oslo without further incident. Just before showtime, a very stressed out Adam burst into our dressing room full of tales from his eventful day. There was no jail time, only a fine, and oh, yeah...they confiscated the gun."
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Queensrÿche |
Dragonlord - Tour Cancelled
The following announcement has been posted on the official Dragonlord (The Black Metal side project of Testament guitarist Eric Peterson) website :
"I have been informed that Gian Pyres, Dragonlord guitarist, has developed very bad tendonitis in his left hand. Accordingly, his doctor advises refraining from playing guitar for the immediate future for fear of more permanent damage. Therefore, he is not available for the scheduled Dragonlord tour and thus the Dragonlord tour must be postponed at this time.
He apologizes for any and all inconveniences as does Dragonlord, and hopes that the tour can be rescheduled as soon as possible. At this time, due to the foregoing unforeseen problem, the Dragonlord Tour from June 23, 2006 to July 8, 2006, is cancelled.
Best Regards,
Dragonlord Management"
"I have been informed that Gian Pyres, Dragonlord guitarist, has developed very bad tendonitis in his left hand. Accordingly, his doctor advises refraining from playing guitar for the immediate future for fear of more permanent damage. Therefore, he is not available for the scheduled Dragonlord tour and thus the Dragonlord tour must be postponed at this time.
He apologizes for any and all inconveniences as does Dragonlord, and hopes that the tour can be rescheduled as soon as possible. At this time, due to the foregoing unforeseen problem, the Dragonlord Tour from June 23, 2006 to July 8, 2006, is cancelled.
Best Regards,
Dragonlord Management"
| Source: | enterthedragonlord.com |
God Dethroned - Upcoming Album Details
Producer Joerg Uken started on the mix of God Dethroned's new album called, "The Toxic Touch" last week.
Song titles will include:
"Typhoid Mary", "On Wings of Pestilence", "Falling Down", "Away From Emptiness", "Hating Life", "Bleeding Mirrors", "Fail to Exist", "Macabre World" and "2014".
The artwork is being made as we speak by Jacek Wisniewski who also did the cover for God Dethroned's "Lair of the White Worm". The band have seen the first concepts of the artwork and have said that "it looks very promising". Mix and mastering should be finished before the end of June and the release is scheduled for October through Metal Blade Records.
Song titles will include:
"Typhoid Mary", "On Wings of Pestilence", "Falling Down", "Away From Emptiness", "Hating Life", "Bleeding Mirrors", "Fail to Exist", "Macabre World" and "2014".
The artwork is being made as we speak by Jacek Wisniewski who also did the cover for God Dethroned's "Lair of the White Worm". The band have seen the first concepts of the artwork and have said that "it looks very promising". Mix and mastering should be finished before the end of June and the release is scheduled for October through Metal Blade Records.
| Source: | goddethroned.com |
| Band profile: | God Dethroned |
1349 - Founding Member Tjalve Leaves Band
Founding member Tjalve has decide to leave 1349 to focus on his other bands Pantheon I and Sarkom.
After 9 years and 3 studio albums Tjalve has decided to pursue a different musical expression, concentrating solely on the vessel of his musical vision: Pantheon I
Tjalve leaves the band with the following statement: "I will remember 1349 as the most diabolical, vicious and plague- ridden band ever to stride the Earth, and I'm proud to have been a part of it. I'm confident that they'll continue to plague mankind for ages!""
A direct quotation from "http://www.legion1349.com/hell.htm"
After 9 years and 3 studio albums Tjalve has decided to pursue a different musical expression, concentrating solely on the vessel of his musical vision: Pantheon I
Tjalve leaves the band with the following statement: "I will remember 1349 as the most diabolical, vicious and plague- ridden band ever to stride the Earth, and I'm proud to have been a part of it. I'm confident that they'll continue to plague mankind for ages!""
A direct quotation from "http://www.legion1349.com/hell.htm"
| Source: | legion1349.com |
| Band profile: | 1349 |
Porcupine Tree- More Tourdates Announced
The band have announced some more new dates and the opening band for some of their show. Here you go !
Europe Tour Dates:
16th Sept: ANTWERP, Hof Ter Lo (Belgium)
18th Sept: ROME, Teatro Tendastrisce
19th Sept: MILANO, Rolling Stone
21st September : Z7, Pratteln, Switzerland
Paatos has been confirmed as the opening band for Porcupine Tree's gig exept Cambridge, Paris and Antwerp.
USA dates:
6th Oct - New York City: Nokia Theater
7th Oct - Philadelphia: Keswick Theater
Porcupine Tree will play with ProjeKCt Six (Robert Fripp and Adrian Belew). Although the tour is primarily to promote the release of the Arriving Somewhere.... DVD, the band are planning to use the first half of the concerts in both Europe and the USA to present completely new music. Watch this space!
Europe Tour Dates:
16th Sept: ANTWERP, Hof Ter Lo (Belgium)
18th Sept: ROME, Teatro Tendastrisce
19th Sept: MILANO, Rolling Stone
21st September : Z7, Pratteln, Switzerland
Paatos has been confirmed as the opening band for Porcupine Tree's gig exept Cambridge, Paris and Antwerp.
USA dates:
6th Oct - New York City: Nokia Theater
7th Oct - Philadelphia: Keswick Theater
Porcupine Tree will play with ProjeKCt Six (Robert Fripp and Adrian Belew). Although the tour is primarily to promote the release of the Arriving Somewhere.... DVD, the band are planning to use the first half of the concerts in both Europe and the USA to present completely new music. Watch this space!
| Source: | porcupinetree.com |
| Band profile: | Porcupine Tree |