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Hammerfall - Studio Session, Diary/blog
Hammerfall has now entered the studio to record their sixth album. The location and producer chosen are the same as last time, Lundgård Studios in Denmark and Charlie Bauerfeind respectively. The session will continue for two months, during which time eleven tracks will be laid down.
As usual, Oscar will write a studio diary. It will be posted on the myspace blog initially, and on this site as well eventually. Check it out at:
http://blog.myspace.com/hammerfall
As usual, Oscar will write a studio diary. It will be posted on the myspace blog initially, and on this site as well eventually. Check it out at:
http://blog.myspace.com/hammerfall
| Source: | hammerfall.net |
| Band profile: | HammerFall |
Ozzfest - Avenged Sevenfold And DragonForce Added
Both Avenged Sevenfold and DragonForce have been added to the main stage of this year's Ozzfest. Meanwhile, Ozzy Osbourne will now be headlining the festival's second stage on the following dates:
July 8 - San Bernardino, CA's @ Hyundai Pavilion of Glen Helen
July 11 - San Antonio, TX @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
July 22 - East Troy, WI @ Alpine Valley Music Theatre
The whole line up, all tour dates and more info can be found on http://www.ozzfest.com
July 8 - San Bernardino, CA's @ Hyundai Pavilion of Glen Helen
July 11 - San Antonio, TX @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
July 22 - East Troy, WI @ Alpine Valley Music Theatre
The whole line up, all tour dates and more info can be found on http://www.ozzfest.com
| Source: | ozzfest.com |
Lordi - Reach Finals Of The Eurovision Song Contest
Finnish Hard Rockers Lordi were elected to perform for their country at the Eurovision Song Contest with their song "Hard Rock Hallelujah" and managed to reach the finals, which will take place on Saturday night, 8 p.m. local time, in Athens, Greece. It will be broadcasted in all countries that are part of the European Broadcasting Union. In the semifinals, which took place tonight (May 18), Lordi managed to be one of ten acts out of 23 to reach the finals, a fate more popular mainstream acts like Kate Ryan (for Belgium) haven't met.
Metal Storm congratulates Lordi on this success and wishes all the best for Saturday!
Metal Storm congratulates Lordi on this success and wishes all the best for Saturday!
| Band profile: | Lordi |
| Event: | Eurovision Song Contest |
Arch Enemy - New DVD Details
Live Apocalypse, the first ever DVD from Sweden's Arch Enemy has been set for an August 8th release through Century Media.
The 2-disc set will contain the entirety of the band's December 2004 show at The Forum in London, plus footage from a December, 2005 show in Manchester, UK.
The 2-disc set will contain the entirety of the band's December 2004 show at The Forum in London, plus footage from a December, 2005 show in Manchester, UK.
| Source: | blistering.com |
| Band profile: | Arch Enemy |
Cattle Decapitation - New Song Available For Download
You can check out a new track entitled "Success Is...(Hanging By the Neck)" from Cattle Decapitation's new album, "Karma. Bloody. Karma." here. The album will be released on July 11th through Metal Blade.
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| Source: | downloadpunk.com |
Anathema - South American Tour
Anathema has announced a South American Tour in October in their official website:
"Anathema are proud to announce a full south american tour in october. The countries we will play in are CHILE, BRAZIL, ARGENTINA, VENEZUELA AND MEXICO. The dates will be put up here on this site later on. We hope it will be a great tour. We are looking forward to it!"
"Anathema are proud to announce a full south american tour in october. The countries we will play in are CHILE, BRAZIL, ARGENTINA, VENEZUELA AND MEXICO. The dates will be put up here on this site later on. We hope it will be a great tour. We are looking forward to it!"
| Source: | anathema.ws |
| Band profile: | Anathema |
Megadeth - Drummer On New RoadRunner Deal
MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover posted this message in the forums section of the band's official web site:
"So now it is official, we have signed with Roadrunner Records, which for me personally is something that I am very happy about!! These guys specialize in metal bands, and have done so for over 25 years now, so with that said I believe this will be a long and solid relationship between MEGADETH and Roadrunner.
The new record continues to be created and taking shape very nicely. All of us are inspired and are in a very positive/focused mind-frame, which is certainly being heard on these tracks."
"So now it is official, we have signed with Roadrunner Records, which for me personally is something that I am very happy about!! These guys specialize in metal bands, and have done so for over 25 years now, so with that said I believe this will be a long and solid relationship between MEGADETH and Roadrunner.
The new record continues to be created and taking shape very nicely. All of us are inspired and are in a very positive/focused mind-frame, which is certainly being heard on these tracks."
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Blind Guardian - "A Twist In The Myth" Details Announced
The upcoming Blind Guardian CD will be entitled "A Twist In The Myth" and shall contain the following songs:
This Will Never End (5:07)
Otherland (5:14)
Turn The Page (4:16)
Fly (5:43)
Carry The Blessed Home (4:03)
Another Stranger Me (4:36)
Straight Through The Mirror (5:48)
Lionheart (4:15)
Skalds And Shadows (3:13)
The Edge (4:27)
The New Order (4:49)
Click here for the cover of the upcoming album.
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This Will Never End (5:07)
Otherland (5:14)
Turn The Page (4:16)
Fly (5:43)
Carry The Blessed Home (4:03)
Another Stranger Me (4:36)
Straight Through The Mirror (5:48)
Lionheart (4:15)
Skalds And Shadows (3:13)
The Edge (4:27)
The New Order (4:49)
Click here for the cover of the upcoming album.
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| Source: | blind-guardian.com |
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
Metal Storm Version 3 Is Open
Hello everybody!
I'm sure that a lot of you are wondering what's happening here... Well, don't worry - it's just some good things
The New Version Of Metal Storm (V.3) is now OPEN !!!
It means that a lot of things are missing, it means that you'll find a lot of bugs, but also... that you'll find a lot of new cool things
The pictures will be back ASAP, with the help of our members who are able to edit bands/albums now (we need your help mates !)...
I'm sure that you have a lot of questions, but be patient, you'll have some answers soon. (and for all the ones who aren't registered yet... you're welcome to join us )
Cheerz,
Jeff and the MS Team
I'm sure that a lot of you are wondering what's happening here... Well, don't worry - it's just some good things
The New Version Of Metal Storm (V.3) is now OPEN !!!
It means that a lot of things are missing, it means that you'll find a lot of bugs, but also... that you'll find a lot of new cool things
The pictures will be back ASAP, with the help of our members who are able to edit bands/albums now (we need your help mates !)...
I'm sure that you have a lot of questions, but be patient, you'll have some answers soon. (and for all the ones who aren't registered yet... you're welcome to join us
)Cheerz,
Jeff and the MS Team
| Source: | metalstorm.ee |
Devourment - Sign To Brutal Bands
Devourment have signed a two album deal with Brutal Bands. The label had this to say:
"The most torturous band to ever come out of Texas joins forces with Brutal Bands with a two album contract! We are extremely excited to welcome them into our family of sickness. We know that the addition of Devourment to our already stellar roster will bring Brutal Bands to a new heightened level in 2006. And from talking to Mike Majewski (vocals), everyone in the band seems to be very excited about this deal as well. More news will be announced shortly regarding their upcoming release due out later this year, along with new merch, and of course some Devourment package deals!
DEVOURMENT just finished up a couple of shows in the NY area, and the response from the fans was enormous! Be sure to check them out at these upcoming fests...
THE CENTRAL ILLINOIS METALFEST 2006 - July 21 - Urbana, IL
GATHERING OF THE SICK FEST 6 - August 4 - Albuquerque, NM
FIST FUCK FAMILY FEST III - August 8 - Merida, Mexico"
Source : http://www.brutalbands.net
"The most torturous band to ever come out of Texas joins forces with Brutal Bands with a two album contract! We are extremely excited to welcome them into our family of sickness. We know that the addition of Devourment to our already stellar roster will bring Brutal Bands to a new heightened level in 2006. And from talking to Mike Majewski (vocals), everyone in the band seems to be very excited about this deal as well. More news will be announced shortly regarding their upcoming release due out later this year, along with new merch, and of course some Devourment package deals!
DEVOURMENT just finished up a couple of shows in the NY area, and the response from the fans was enormous! Be sure to check them out at these upcoming fests...
THE CENTRAL ILLINOIS METALFEST 2006 - July 21 - Urbana, IL
GATHERING OF THE SICK FEST 6 - August 4 - Albuquerque, NM
FIST FUCK FAMILY FEST III - August 8 - Merida, Mexico"
Source : http://www.brutalbands.net
| Band profile: | Devourment |
Mayhem - Announce New Deal With 'Season Of Mist'
Mayhem have posted the following update:
"We are all happy to announce to all of you that the upcoming album by legendary Norwegian black metalists Mayhem will once again be handled and crafted by the one and only Season Of Mist. This unholy alliance has been fighting together for more than seven years already and yet there is no end in sight. 'Ordo Ab Chao' will then be Mayhem 's three full-length on the French label. The band also states that 'after the troubled 'Chimera,' some conditions and issues have changed for the better. We are very focused and eager to record our first album (since'93) with Attila Csihar back behind the microphone. The beast has never been stronger."
Source : http://www.thetruemayhem.com
"We are all happy to announce to all of you that the upcoming album by legendary Norwegian black metalists Mayhem will once again be handled and crafted by the one and only Season Of Mist. This unholy alliance has been fighting together for more than seven years already and yet there is no end in sight. 'Ordo Ab Chao' will then be Mayhem 's three full-length on the French label. The band also states that 'after the troubled 'Chimera,' some conditions and issues have changed for the better. We are very focused and eager to record our first album (since'93) with Attila Csihar back behind the microphone. The beast has never been stronger."
Source : http://www.thetruemayhem.com
| Band profile: | Mayhem |
Raismesfest - Battle Of The Bands On May 20th
To support the festival, a Battle of the bands will be organised on Saturday 20th of May. Local bands will be competing to win first prize: opening the Raismesfest on the big stage!
Bands in competition are:
19h30 LOPSIDED
20H05 ANACHRONIA (melodic metal)
20H40 KILL FOR PEACE (hardcore)
21H15 KLAWS (nu metal)
21H50 CRISTAL (power neo classic)
22H25 MARLYN'S (rock-hard vintage)
23H00 FALLACIOUS WORLD (gothic-indus)
23h35 TRONCKH (fusion-core)
Oxees, winner of the last edition, will perform after the other bands (00h15).
See the flyer!
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Raismesfest will take place on September 9th & 10th.
The following bands are confirmed so far:
Adagio, Andromeda, Dagoba, Epica, Freak Kitchen, Green Carnation, Leaves Eyes, Pure Inc, Watcha
More info: http://raismesfest.com
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Bands in competition are:
19h30 LOPSIDED
20H05 ANACHRONIA (melodic metal)
20H40 KILL FOR PEACE (hardcore)
21H15 KLAWS (nu metal)
21H50 CRISTAL (power neo classic)
22H25 MARLYN'S (rock-hard vintage)
23H00 FALLACIOUS WORLD (gothic-indus)
23h35 TRONCKH (fusion-core)
Oxees, winner of the last edition, will perform after the other bands (00h15).
See the flyer!
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Raismesfest will take place on September 9th & 10th.
The following bands are confirmed so far:
Adagio, Andromeda, Dagoba, Epica, Freak Kitchen, Green Carnation, Leaves Eyes, Pure Inc, Watcha
More info: http://raismesfest.com
Read more ››
| Event: | Raismesfest |
Decrypt - New Drummer
Chicago area crust/grindcore act Decrypt has recruited Tony Luktish, formerly of Michigan based band Mutilated to play drums. Decrypt will be touring in August alongside Solidification. Material from the band can be downloaded here.
Source : http://www.decryptgrind.tk
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Source : http://www.decryptgrind.tk
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Atheist - Guitarist Sidelined
Veteran Atheist guitarist Rand Burkey has been forced to bow out of the bands forthcoming festival performances due to legal troubles.
Filling in for Burkey will be veteran guitarist Chris Baker. Baker will be joining core Atheist members Kelly Shaefer, Tony Choy, and Steve Flynn as well as guitarist Sonny Carson (who will be playing Shaefer's guitar role due to Shaefer's long-running battles w/ tendonitis and carpal tunnel.) Baker and Carson are currently playing with Steve Flynn's new band Gnostic.
"In fine Atheist tradition we've been dealt another set of obstacles to overcome. These new problems have made these upcoming shows come very close to not happening but Chris is an extraordinary player, and has done a great job on the very difficult task of dissecting and learning Rand's guitar parts" says Shaefer. "Not having Rand be able to take part is a disappointment to us, but we have always honored our band commitments, even in the face of unbelievable odds, and this will be no exception. We've been playing these songs for months now, they are sounding great! We simply cannot wait to get it on!."
Filling in for Burkey will be veteran guitarist Chris Baker. Baker will be joining core Atheist members Kelly Shaefer, Tony Choy, and Steve Flynn as well as guitarist Sonny Carson (who will be playing Shaefer's guitar role due to Shaefer's long-running battles w/ tendonitis and carpal tunnel.) Baker and Carson are currently playing with Steve Flynn's new band Gnostic.
"In fine Atheist tradition we've been dealt another set of obstacles to overcome. These new problems have made these upcoming shows come very close to not happening but Chris is an extraordinary player, and has done a great job on the very difficult task of dissecting and learning Rand's guitar parts" says Shaefer. "Not having Rand be able to take part is a disappointment to us, but we have always honored our band commitments, even in the face of unbelievable odds, and this will be no exception. We've been playing these songs for months now, they are sounding great! We simply cannot wait to get it on!."
| Source: | unheardonline.com |
| Band profile: | Atheist |
Bumblefoot/GNR - Ron Thal Will Replace Buckethead
Ron Thal will be the lead guitarist of the Guns N' Roses during their upcoming Summer tour!
Guitar shredder Ron Thal of the New York City-based alternative-metal project BUMBLEFOOT has joined GUNS N' ROSES as the replacement for Buckethead.
Thal is making his live debut with Axl Rose and company Friday night (May 12) at the opening night of a four-date stint at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
Guitar shredder Ron Thal of the New York City-based alternative-metal project BUMBLEFOOT has joined GUNS N' ROSES as the replacement for Buckethead.
Thal is making his live debut with Axl Rose and company Friday night (May 12) at the opening night of a four-date stint at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
| Source: | Bumblefoot. |
| Band profile: | Bumblefoot |