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Virgin Steele - New Album On The Way
Veteran Heavy/Power Metallers Virgin Steele are almost finished their upcomming new album. The mixing process started about a month ago, and the whole thing should be completed in a couple of weeks. All the tracks are basically written and finalised and the mixing/mastering is nearly done. The title and track names haven't been released yet but the album has a September (2006) release date. More information about the album will be released soon.
| Source: | virgin-steele.com |
| Band profile: | Virgin Steele |
DragonForce - Cancelling Three European Festivals
Herman Li from DragonForce checks in for some good and bad news:
'Right! Some of us came back home for two weeks off, a few stayed in Australia for a bit of a holiday. What an amazing first N. American tour weve had! A sold out headlining tour, finally got to meet our fans in the US & Canada and we got to meet loads of cool people!
What more could we have asked for? There were more sold out shows when we arrived in Australia! We would like to thank our fans that have been waiting for a long time, and new fans whove just discovered us for coming out in numbers to our shows. Thanks to our guests on the tour or should we say friends, from the bands Protest the Hero, Sanctity and Black Majesty. These guys kicked serious ass, so check them out!
So, the news has been out about DragonForce playing the main stage on Ozzfest. We are really excited to be touring the US again and be given the opportunity to play in front of our die-hard fans and showcase our skills to a new audience. Despite all the rumours people have read on the internet, we never received an offer to play Gigantour.
Now here comes the bad news. We had to cancel three European festivals that weve been so looking forward to playing. To the fans in the Netherlands, Finland and Spain, sorry but well make it up to you. The World Tour will continue to roll on so see you all soon !
- Herman Li, DragonForce'
'Right! Some of us came back home for two weeks off, a few stayed in Australia for a bit of a holiday. What an amazing first N. American tour weve had! A sold out headlining tour, finally got to meet our fans in the US & Canada and we got to meet loads of cool people!
What more could we have asked for? There were more sold out shows when we arrived in Australia! We would like to thank our fans that have been waiting for a long time, and new fans whove just discovered us for coming out in numbers to our shows. Thanks to our guests on the tour or should we say friends, from the bands Protest the Hero, Sanctity and Black Majesty. These guys kicked serious ass, so check them out!
So, the news has been out about DragonForce playing the main stage on Ozzfest. We are really excited to be touring the US again and be given the opportunity to play in front of our die-hard fans and showcase our skills to a new audience. Despite all the rumours people have read on the internet, we never received an offer to play Gigantour.
Now here comes the bad news. We had to cancel three European festivals that weve been so looking forward to playing. To the fans in the Netherlands, Finland and Spain, sorry but well make it up to you. The World Tour will continue to roll on so see you all soon !
- Herman Li, DragonForce'
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | DragonForce |
Freak Kitchen - Announce Tour Dates
Freak Kitchen on the road - Spain, France, UK, US & Russia!
"Finally, finally, finally we can announce freaky music will be heard in the UK in 2006! There will be a gig the 27th of September in Cardiff, Wales at The Point and also, just confirmed, Nottingham at The Rescue Rooms the 28th, Leeds, Hard Rock Café the 2nd of October + clinic at B I M M in Brighton the 3rd of October!
There will also be a clinic by IA at Hockley Music Academy in Nottingham 1 PM the 28th.
We plan to build a beefy UK tour from this with both concerts and clinics. More news soon. (Suggestions if you think we should come to your town, venues etc, can be sent to Mik Gaffney at our British record company Proper Music)."
"Finally, finally, finally we can announce freaky music will be heard in the UK in 2006! There will be a gig the 27th of September in Cardiff, Wales at The Point and also, just confirmed, Nottingham at The Rescue Rooms the 28th, Leeds, Hard Rock Café the 2nd of October + clinic at B I M M in Brighton the 3rd of October!
There will also be a clinic by IA at Hockley Music Academy in Nottingham 1 PM the 28th.
We plan to build a beefy UK tour from this with both concerts and clinics. More news soon. (Suggestions if you think we should come to your town, venues etc, can be sent to Mik Gaffney at our British record company Proper Music)."
| Source: | freakkitchen.com |
| Band profile: | Freak Kitchen |
Axenstar - New Album Finished
Swedish power metallers Axenstar have finished recording their fourth album, "The Final Requiem", due in September via Germany's Massacre Records. According to the band, "it is by far the heaviest release in the history of Axenstar. We are all extremely happy with the result. The European version will contain 12 songs and the Japanese bonus version 13 songs." Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Pagan Ritual", "Seeds of Evil", "Condemnation", "Final Requiem", "The Hide" and "End of the Line".
Source: BlabberMouth.Net
Source: BlabberMouth.Net
| Source: | metal-temple.com |
| Band profile: | Axenstar |
Sepultura - Confirmed For Live N' Louder Festival
Brazilian thrashers Sepultura have been added to the second edition of Live N' Louder, the traveling festival that is scheduled to hit Mexico City, Mexico; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Sao Paulo, Brazil in October. The festival lineup is shaping up as follows:
Sepultura
Stratovarius
Black Label Society
Saxon
Nevermore
After Forever
Primal Fear
Gotthard
The dates and venues are as follows:
Oct. 07 - Palacio De Los Deportes - Mexico City, MEX
Oct. 12 - River Plate Stadium - Buenos Aires, ARG
Oct. 14 - Caninde - Sao Paulo, BRA
As previously reported, Sepultura's video for the track "Convicted in Life" has been posted online at YouTube.com, MTV Brasil. The clip was shot over a two-day period in February in São Paulo, Brazil.
Sepultura
Stratovarius
Black Label Society
Saxon
Nevermore
After Forever
Primal Fear
Gotthard
The dates and venues are as follows:
Oct. 07 - Palacio De Los Deportes - Mexico City, MEX
Oct. 12 - River Plate Stadium - Buenos Aires, ARG
Oct. 14 - Caninde - Sao Paulo, BRA
As previously reported, Sepultura's video for the track "Convicted in Life" has been posted online at YouTube.com, MTV Brasil. The clip was shot over a two-day period in February in São Paulo, Brazil.
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Sepultura |
Ministry - Frontman Plots Final Album
Ministry's days are numbered, according to group leader Al Jourgensen.
Jourgensen, who has led the group and its numerous side projects since 1981, says that after Ministry finishes its current MasterBaTour, he plans to go right back into the studio for what he says will be "the last Ministry album." And, he promises, this is no cheap ploy to get attention for the band.
"I've got other things to do," Jourgensen explains. "I just started a label (13th Planet Records), and I want to sign some bands and really build it up like I did with WaxTrax in the '80s, not just a vanity label. I think it's time -- and I'll be leaving on the top of my game instead of hanging on too long and doing crappy Aerosmith and Rolling Stones albums 30 years later."
"The next one's going to be called 'The Last Sucker,' and it's also about this corrupt administration. That seems to be my muse; everyone seems to think I write real shitty music when a Democrat's in office. So we'll do that one, and then me and George Bush go riding off hand-in-hand, into the sunset."
Jourgensen, who has led the group and its numerous side projects since 1981, says that after Ministry finishes its current MasterBaTour, he plans to go right back into the studio for what he says will be "the last Ministry album." And, he promises, this is no cheap ploy to get attention for the band.
"I've got other things to do," Jourgensen explains. "I just started a label (13th Planet Records), and I want to sign some bands and really build it up like I did with WaxTrax in the '80s, not just a vanity label. I think it's time -- and I'll be leaving on the top of my game instead of hanging on too long and doing crappy Aerosmith and Rolling Stones albums 30 years later."
"The next one's going to be called 'The Last Sucker,' and it's also about this corrupt administration. That seems to be my muse; everyone seems to think I write real shitty music when a Democrat's in office. So we'll do that one, and then me and George Bush go riding off hand-in-hand, into the sunset."
| Source: | thegauntlet.com |
| Band profile: | Ministry |
Marduk - Limited Edition CD/DVD Boxsets In June
Limited-edition CD/DVD boxsets of Marduk's classic "La Grande Danse Macabre" and "World Funeral" albums are being released by Regain Records in June. The details are as follows:
Marduk "La Grande Danse Macabre" limited edition CD/DVD box-set edition (limited to 3,000 copies). Brand new luxurious limited edition reissue of this black metal classic. Comes packed in a clapbox, including;
* remastered version of "La Grande Danse Macabre" + bonus song digipack CD
* "Live Essen, Germany 2002" DVD
* Alchemy metal pin
DVD:
Live Essen, Germany 2002:
01. On Darkened Wings
02. Panzer Division Marduk
03. Sulphur Souls
04. Funeral B*tch
05. The Black Tormentor of Satan
06. Still Dead
07. Jesus Christ...Sodomized
08. La Grande Danse Macabre
09. Slay the Nazarene
This original factory-pressed box-edition CD/DVD will be released by Swedish label Regain Records mid-June 2006 and will come in mint, brand new and unplayed condition.
"World Funeral" brand new limited-edition CD/DVD box-set edition! Brand new luxurious limited edition reissue of this black metal classic. Comes packed in a clapbox, including;
* "World Funeral" CD
* "Hearse" CD single
* "Live Party San Festival, Germany 2003" DVD
"Hearse" CD-single:
01. Hearse
02. Phantasm
"Live Party San Festival, Germany 2003" DVD:
(No details available at this time)
This original factory-pressed box-edition CD/DVD will be released by Swedish label Regain Records mid-June 2006 and will come in mint, brand new and unplayed condition.
Marduk "La Grande Danse Macabre" limited edition CD/DVD box-set edition (limited to 3,000 copies). Brand new luxurious limited edition reissue of this black metal classic. Comes packed in a clapbox, including;
* remastered version of "La Grande Danse Macabre" + bonus song digipack CD
* "Live Essen, Germany 2002" DVD
* Alchemy metal pin
DVD:
Live Essen, Germany 2002:
01. On Darkened Wings
02. Panzer Division Marduk
03. Sulphur Souls
04. Funeral B*tch
05. The Black Tormentor of Satan
06. Still Dead
07. Jesus Christ...Sodomized
08. La Grande Danse Macabre
09. Slay the Nazarene
This original factory-pressed box-edition CD/DVD will be released by Swedish label Regain Records mid-June 2006 and will come in mint, brand new and unplayed condition.
"World Funeral" brand new limited-edition CD/DVD box-set edition! Brand new luxurious limited edition reissue of this black metal classic. Comes packed in a clapbox, including;
* "World Funeral" CD
* "Hearse" CD single
* "Live Party San Festival, Germany 2003" DVD
"Hearse" CD-single:
01. Hearse
02. Phantasm
"Live Party San Festival, Germany 2003" DVD:
(No details available at this time)
This original factory-pressed box-edition CD/DVD will be released by Swedish label Regain Records mid-June 2006 and will come in mint, brand new and unplayed condition.
| Source: | darksoul7.com |
| Band profile: | Marduk |
Motörhead - Announce New Album Title
Experienced Heavy Metallers Motörhead have annouced the title and release date for their new album. The new album will be called 'Kiss of Death' and will be released on 29th August this year under Sanctuary Records. Cameron Webb, who produced their last album 'Inferno' will also produce Kiss Of Death. So far one track name has been announced: 'Kingdom of the Worm'.
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Motörhead |
Napalm Death - New Album Details Announced
Death/Grindcore band Napalm Death have been working away in the studio producing a new album set for release at the end of this year. The new album will be entitled 'Smear Campaign'. So far a fair bit of stuff has been written, and three track names have been decided on. These tracks are: 'Persona Nongrata', 'Smear Campaign' and 'Call That an Option?'. Vocallist Barney Greenway made the following comment regarding the new album:
"This thing is already sounding totally immense - even better than 'The Code Is Red...', from where I'm standing. It's fast and furious, as you'd expect, but we're also throwing a few curveballs in, in true Napalm Death tradition, can't wait for everyone to hear it."
"This thing is already sounding totally immense - even better than 'The Code Is Red...', from where I'm standing. It's fast and furious, as you'd expect, but we're also throwing a few curveballs in, in true Napalm Death tradition, can't wait for everyone to hear it."
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Napalm Death |
Cradle Of Filth - Cover Art Posted Online
The final USA cover art for Thornography can be viewed here . Roadrunner Records rejected the first version as being to vulgar.
"This title represents mankind's obsession with sin and self. The thorn combines images of that which troubled Christ, the crown of thorns, thus intimating man's seeming desire to hurt God and also, of the protecting thorn and the need to enclose a secret place or the soul from attack. An addiction to self punishment or something equally poisonous. A mania. Twisted desires. Barbed dreams. A fetish. An obsession with cruelty. Savage nature. Paganism over Christianity. The title can also represent a sexual attraction to religious iconography as in the case of the 'possessed' Lourdon nuns. I like the title because to me it invokes images of a darker, sexier pre-Raphaelite scene wherein Sleeping Beauty's castle is won and she is awoken by a poisonous kiss. A darker adult fairy tale."
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"This title represents mankind's obsession with sin and self. The thorn combines images of that which troubled Christ, the crown of thorns, thus intimating man's seeming desire to hurt God and also, of the protecting thorn and the need to enclose a secret place or the soul from attack. An addiction to self punishment or something equally poisonous. A mania. Twisted desires. Barbed dreams. A fetish. An obsession with cruelty. Savage nature. Paganism over Christianity. The title can also represent a sexual attraction to religious iconography as in the case of the 'possessed' Lourdon nuns. I like the title because to me it invokes images of a darker, sexier pre-Raphaelite scene wherein Sleeping Beauty's castle is won and she is awoken by a poisonous kiss. A darker adult fairy tale."
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| Source: | thegauntlet.com |
| Band profile: | Cradle Of Filth |
Entombed - New Track Posted Online
A brand new Entombed track, entitled "When in Sodom", was premiered Tuesday night (May 23) on the "Mike Davies Rock Show" on BBC Radio 1. Listen to a replay of the program at this location (the Entombed track appears at around the 19:43:30 mark).
"When in Sodom" is the title cut off the band's new EP, due on June 6 via Threeman Recordings. A full-length album, "Serpent Saints", will follow on September 18.
Entombed's new album was recorded at Soundland studio in Upplands Väsby, Sweden. The CD will be the group's first without the contributions of guitarist Uffe Cederlund, who left the band in September 2005.
"When in Sodom" (view artwork at this location, http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/BlabberPhotos/Entombed/?action=view¤t=entombed_ep.jpg) track listing:
01. When in Sodom
02. Carnage
03. Thou Shalt Kill
04. Heresy
05. Amen
Drummer Peter Stjärnvind has left Entombed in order to concentrate on his membership in the Swedish cult act Nifelheim. Nifelheim guitarist Sebastian Ramstedt (a.k.a. Vengeance from Beyond; also in Necrophobic) said, "No bad breakup or anything personal between him/us and the guys in Entombed, but heavy touring didn't fit his situation right now". Entombed are currently utilizing the services of session drummer Olle Dahlstedt (Alpha Safari, Ex-Misery Loves Co.) for all of their upcoming European gigs. Stjärnvind and his wife recently welcomed their first child, a daughter.
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"When in Sodom" is the title cut off the band's new EP, due on June 6 via Threeman Recordings. A full-length album, "Serpent Saints", will follow on September 18.
Entombed's new album was recorded at Soundland studio in Upplands Väsby, Sweden. The CD will be the group's first without the contributions of guitarist Uffe Cederlund, who left the band in September 2005.
"When in Sodom" (view artwork at this location, http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/BlabberPhotos/Entombed/?action=view¤t=entombed_ep.jpg) track listing:
01. When in Sodom
02. Carnage
03. Thou Shalt Kill
04. Heresy
05. Amen
Drummer Peter Stjärnvind has left Entombed in order to concentrate on his membership in the Swedish cult act Nifelheim. Nifelheim guitarist Sebastian Ramstedt (a.k.a. Vengeance from Beyond; also in Necrophobic) said, "No bad breakup or anything personal between him/us and the guys in Entombed, but heavy touring didn't fit his situation right now". Entombed are currently utilizing the services of session drummer Olle Dahlstedt (Alpha Safari, Ex-Misery Loves Co.) for all of their upcoming European gigs. Stjärnvind and his wife recently welcomed their first child, a daughter.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Entombed |
Metallica - To Raffle Autographed Guitar
According to SonomaNews.com, Sonoma Valley High School seniors Andrew Presler and Kenny Walter are raffling off a guitar signed by all the members of Metallica at a concert they're holding this weekend to help a friend's family pay medical bills. The concert will take place in Andrews Hall at the Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St., from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 27.
All proceeds will go to the Haskell family to help out with medical costs. The pair became good friends with Nefera Haskell at Sonoma Valley High School. She has been flying back east where her mother Kimberly was having surgery for a brain tumor.
Even if people can't attend the show, they can support the cause by buying raffle tickets (people do not have to be present to win) or by donating money into an account the pair has opened in the name of the Haskell family at the Sonoma Valley Bank.
All proceeds will go to the Haskell family to help out with medical costs. The pair became good friends with Nefera Haskell at Sonoma Valley High School. She has been flying back east where her mother Kimberly was having surgery for a brain tumor.
Even if people can't attend the show, they can support the cause by buying raffle tickets (people do not have to be present to win) or by donating money into an account the pair has opened in the name of the Haskell family at the Sonoma Valley Bank.
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Metallica |
Morbid Angel - Tour Dates Announced
Veteran Death Metallers Morbid Angel have posted the following tour dates for their upcomming Europe summer tours on their official website:
05/08 - Wacken Open Air - Wacken, GER
07/08 - Monsters Of Rock Festival - Kavarna, BUL
12/08 - Brutal Assault Festival - Svojsice, CZR
14/08 - Planet Music - Vienna, AUT
15/08 - Sziget Festival - Budapest, HUN
16/08 - SKC - Belgrade, SER
18/08 - Summer Breeze Festival - Dinkelsbuehl-Sinbronn, GER
20/08 - 013 - Tilburg, NETH
22/08 - Mean Fiddler - London, UK
24/08 - Hole In The Sky Festival - Bergen, NOR
26/08 - Up From The Ground Open Air - Gemunden Am Main, GER
05/08 - Wacken Open Air - Wacken, GER
07/08 - Monsters Of Rock Festival - Kavarna, BUL
12/08 - Brutal Assault Festival - Svojsice, CZR
14/08 - Planet Music - Vienna, AUT
15/08 - Sziget Festival - Budapest, HUN
16/08 - SKC - Belgrade, SER
18/08 - Summer Breeze Festival - Dinkelsbuehl-Sinbronn, GER
20/08 - 013 - Tilburg, NETH
22/08 - Mean Fiddler - London, UK
24/08 - Hole In The Sky Festival - Bergen, NOR
26/08 - Up From The Ground Open Air - Gemunden Am Main, GER
| Source: | morbidangel.com |
| Band profile: | Morbid Angel |
Katatonia - Hungarian Festival Confirmed
Katatonia are set to play the MAMF festival in Hungary on August 4th.
| Source: | katatonia.com |
| Band profile: | Katatonia |
Killswitch Engage - New Track
Killswitch Engage - Full Version of New Track 'This Fire Burns'
You can now check out the full version of the new KILLSWITCH ENGAGE track 'This Fire Burns', a cut recorded to support the "WWE: Wreckless Intent" disc.
The song will be on the upcoming WWE Wreckless Intent compilation....
The track can be found here:
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You can now check out the full version of the new KILLSWITCH ENGAGE track 'This Fire Burns', a cut recorded to support the "WWE: Wreckless Intent" disc.
The song will be on the upcoming WWE Wreckless Intent compilation....
The track can be found here:
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| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Killswitch Engage |