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Battered - New Video Online
Battered (band formed by fomer Einherjer members) posted the video from the song "Not One" from their debut album on their official website http://xxx.battered1.com
Rush - Working On New Material
Neil Peart posted an update on his official website, here there are some extracts from his message:
"The day I picked up Alex and Geddy at the local airport was sunny, but near freezing, and the three of us hugged each other through masses of coats, scarves, and gloves. All bundled-up like . . . Canadians in winter."
...
"Earlier this winter, when the three of us were making plans for our meeting in Quebec, I had been jokingly calling it our "corporate retreat." And indeed, we do have some "business" to discuss, but first ? we eat and drink."
...
"As recounted in my previous news report, back in January I had sent Alex and Geddy some lyrics. I knew they had been working with some of them, but I hadn't heard anything yet. That day in my kitchen, we had a momentary panic when Alex went searching through his bags and couldn't find the CD ? frantically calling his son Adrian in Toronto to try to have it sent up, or to be uploaded somehow to the Internet so we could download it there (the extremities of modern technology). Adrian reported that he couldn't find the CD in Alex's studio either. Alex had another look in the part of his bag where "he would never put it," and walked back into the kitchen holding the clear plastic case, shaking his head.
"That was close."
We gathered before the fire in the living room and started listening. As the songs played out, the response we all shared was a sense of clarity ? for Alex and Geddy, playing the songs for me that first time threw their strengths and weaknesses into sharp contrast, and they kept saying things like, "I know what we have to do here." Same for me, lyrically ? I was very gratified to hear parts that worked, saying "Yeah" when I heard Geddy sing a line just perfectly, while also knowing right away what I could improve upon.
There were five song sketches ? guitar, vocals, and drum machine ? and I liked them all. I also noticed those songs already seemed to have a sort of unity, a stylistic approach of chord structures, rhythms, and vocal delivery that I could only describe as "spiritual." I'll say no more about that aspect until we get farther into it, but it was wonderful that after thirty years of working together, we could still find different paths to explore together."
...
"So now I'm going to spend the month of May in Toronto, where we have rented a small studio. It will be great to have the opportunity to work together on those songs, and hopefully some new ones, too. For me, after spending more than a year working on my book, Roadshow, it will be nice to take off the "author" hat (BMW Motorcycles baseball cap) and put on my "lyricist" hat (the old cowboy special, given to me by a fan in Dallas, that I always think helps keep my versifying down-to-earth) and my "drummer" hat (African prayer cap).
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"The day I picked up Alex and Geddy at the local airport was sunny, but near freezing, and the three of us hugged each other through masses of coats, scarves, and gloves. All bundled-up like . . . Canadians in winter."
...
"Earlier this winter, when the three of us were making plans for our meeting in Quebec, I had been jokingly calling it our "corporate retreat." And indeed, we do have some "business" to discuss, but first ? we eat and drink."
...
"As recounted in my previous news report, back in January I had sent Alex and Geddy some lyrics. I knew they had been working with some of them, but I hadn't heard anything yet. That day in my kitchen, we had a momentary panic when Alex went searching through his bags and couldn't find the CD ? frantically calling his son Adrian in Toronto to try to have it sent up, or to be uploaded somehow to the Internet so we could download it there (the extremities of modern technology). Adrian reported that he couldn't find the CD in Alex's studio either. Alex had another look in the part of his bag where "he would never put it," and walked back into the kitchen holding the clear plastic case, shaking his head.
"That was close."
We gathered before the fire in the living room and started listening. As the songs played out, the response we all shared was a sense of clarity ? for Alex and Geddy, playing the songs for me that first time threw their strengths and weaknesses into sharp contrast, and they kept saying things like, "I know what we have to do here." Same for me, lyrically ? I was very gratified to hear parts that worked, saying "Yeah" when I heard Geddy sing a line just perfectly, while also knowing right away what I could improve upon.
There were five song sketches ? guitar, vocals, and drum machine ? and I liked them all. I also noticed those songs already seemed to have a sort of unity, a stylistic approach of chord structures, rhythms, and vocal delivery that I could only describe as "spiritual." I'll say no more about that aspect until we get farther into it, but it was wonderful that after thirty years of working together, we could still find different paths to explore together."
...
"So now I'm going to spend the month of May in Toronto, where we have rented a small studio. It will be great to have the opportunity to work together on those songs, and hopefully some new ones, too. For me, after spending more than a year working on my book, Roadshow, it will be nice to take off the "author" hat (BMW Motorcycles baseball cap) and put on my "lyricist" hat (the old cowboy special, given to me by a fan in Dallas, that I always think helps keep my versifying down-to-earth) and my "drummer" hat (African prayer cap).
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| Band profile: | Rush |
Ved Buens Ende - To Come Back
The following message was posted at Kyrck Productions website:
"Ved Buens Ende have agreed to do an official LP version of "Those..." demo on LP with Kyrck Productions and also record a new track only for this release to make it special and state their comeback."
"Ved Buens Ende have agreed to do an official LP version of "Those..." demo on LP with Kyrck Productions and also record a new track only for this release to make it special and state their comeback."
| Source: | kyrck-productions.cjb.net |
| Band profile: | Ved Buens Ende |
Tarja Turunen - Inks Deal With Universal Music
Tarja Turunen, ex Nightwish singer, posted a message on her website talking about her plans for 2006:
"I am glad to announce my plans for the rest of this year.
Some new concerts have been added to the "Concerts" section of this web page. Please check them there. By the way, we are also working on the design of a new web page that will be ready soon.
Next info hopefully will make us all very happy: Nightwish "End of an Era" DVD and CD are ready to be released with our partners worldwide.
Finally, my brother's Teo Turunen debut album is ready and we are expecting to make it available in Finland during this summer. We did one duet together and I arranged and recorded with some friends the backing vocals. It was a lot of fun!
The Christmas project that started in 2004 with the single "Yhden Enkelin Unelma" (One Angel's Dream) and continued in 2005 with the tour in Europe, will come to an end next Christmas.
The recordings for the full Christmas album will take place from the end of June until the end of August 2006. We will mix it next September. Esa Nieminen will produce it as he did with the single that already reached Platinum sales in Finland!
I have already chosen all the songs for the album that is called "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" (Breath From Heaven). Some songs I have performed in the last tour, but the album will also include new ones. I am very grateful for the song suggestions that many of you gave me. It helped me a lot.
The Christmas tour 2006 is already confirmed as well.
We will call it Henkäys Ikuisuudesta Kiertue (Breath from heaven Tour). You can find all the dates in the "concerts" section.
For the first time I will perform as a solo artist in so many cities in Finland. This makes me very excited! We will also visit Russia where I haven't been in many years!
Last tour was entirely acoustic, but this time, I will be performing with a live band accompanied by strings and flute. As you can imagine, the program will be totally renewed.
At last, but not least important, I am honoured to start a long cooperation with Universal Music Domestic Division Germany for my solo career.
We are at the moment working with my first solo album. It's a big, ambitious project that will require a lot of dedication and energy. I am really looking forward to see what the future brings for me as an artist.
I welcome you to the beginning of a new era?
With love, Tarja"
"I am glad to announce my plans for the rest of this year.
Some new concerts have been added to the "Concerts" section of this web page. Please check them there. By the way, we are also working on the design of a new web page that will be ready soon.
Next info hopefully will make us all very happy: Nightwish "End of an Era" DVD and CD are ready to be released with our partners worldwide.
Finally, my brother's Teo Turunen debut album is ready and we are expecting to make it available in Finland during this summer. We did one duet together and I arranged and recorded with some friends the backing vocals. It was a lot of fun!
The Christmas project that started in 2004 with the single "Yhden Enkelin Unelma" (One Angel's Dream) and continued in 2005 with the tour in Europe, will come to an end next Christmas.
The recordings for the full Christmas album will take place from the end of June until the end of August 2006. We will mix it next September. Esa Nieminen will produce it as he did with the single that already reached Platinum sales in Finland!
I have already chosen all the songs for the album that is called "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" (Breath From Heaven). Some songs I have performed in the last tour, but the album will also include new ones. I am very grateful for the song suggestions that many of you gave me. It helped me a lot.
The Christmas tour 2006 is already confirmed as well.
We will call it Henkäys Ikuisuudesta Kiertue (Breath from heaven Tour). You can find all the dates in the "concerts" section.
For the first time I will perform as a solo artist in so many cities in Finland. This makes me very excited! We will also visit Russia where I haven't been in many years!
Last tour was entirely acoustic, but this time, I will be performing with a live band accompanied by strings and flute. As you can imagine, the program will be totally renewed.
At last, but not least important, I am honoured to start a long cooperation with Universal Music Domestic Division Germany for my solo career.
We are at the moment working with my first solo album. It's a big, ambitious project that will require a lot of dedication and energy. I am really looking forward to see what the future brings for me as an artist.
I welcome you to the beginning of a new era?
With love, Tarja"
| Source: | tarjaturunen.com |
| Band profile: | Tarja |
Celtic Frost - New Song Online For Streaming
The new song "Ground" is online now and can be streamed in at this location.
Following the album's release, CELTIC FROST will commence extensive touring, covering several major European festivals this summer as well as a full North American tour in the autumn. Check all confirmed European live dates below:
CELTIC FROST
31.05.2006 Vosselaar - Belgium @ Biebob
01.06.2006 Zaandam - Holland @ Kade
03.06.2006 Gelsenkirchen - Germany @ Rock Hard Festival
10.06.2006 Sölvesborg - Sweden @ Sweden Rock Festival
25.06.2006 Clisson - France @ Hellfest
30.06.2006 Roitzschjora - Germany @ With Full Force
02.07.2006 Helsinki - Finland @ Tuska Festival
12.07.2006 Malakassa - Greece @ Rockwave Festival
29.07.2006 Gernika - Spain @ Metalway Festival
30.07.2006 Jerez - Spain @ Metalway Festival
04.08.2006 Wacken - Germany @ Wacken Open Air
06.08.2006 Kavarna - Bulgaria @ Monsters of Rock
26.08.2006 Bergen - Norway @ Hole In The Sky Festival
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Following the album's release, CELTIC FROST will commence extensive touring, covering several major European festivals this summer as well as a full North American tour in the autumn. Check all confirmed European live dates below:
CELTIC FROST
31.05.2006 Vosselaar - Belgium @ Biebob
01.06.2006 Zaandam - Holland @ Kade
03.06.2006 Gelsenkirchen - Germany @ Rock Hard Festival
10.06.2006 Sölvesborg - Sweden @ Sweden Rock Festival
25.06.2006 Clisson - France @ Hellfest
30.06.2006 Roitzschjora - Germany @ With Full Force
02.07.2006 Helsinki - Finland @ Tuska Festival
12.07.2006 Malakassa - Greece @ Rockwave Festival
29.07.2006 Gernika - Spain @ Metalway Festival
30.07.2006 Jerez - Spain @ Metalway Festival
04.08.2006 Wacken - Germany @ Wacken Open Air
06.08.2006 Kavarna - Bulgaria @ Monsters of Rock
26.08.2006 Bergen - Norway @ Hole In The Sky Festival
Read more ››
| Source: | centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | Celtic Frost |
Lordi - Tuska Fest Will Help Them For Eurovision
Finland's eurovision song contest participant Lordi's performance jeopardized because of outrageous pyrotechnics bill - Tuska Open Air Metal Festival to the rescue
Scandinavia's premier metal festival, Tuska Open Air Metal Festival taking place in Kaisaniemi, Helsinki, Finland, during 30.6.-2.7. has decided to take action in assisting Finland's controversial Eurovision song contest participant, Lordi, with unrealistic pyrotechnics expenses.
Although Lordi representing Finland in the Eurovision song contest raised very blunt opinions from the start, things took a serious turn for the worse when Finnish National Radio received a cost estimate for the pyrotechnics required in Lordi's show. The German company who has the exclusive right in providing the special effects for the contest, presented the Finns with an estimate which is in no way compatible with the tariffs of past years, the final amount climbing to tens of thousands of Euros. Currently the Finnish National Radio (YLE) is pondering the option of pulling out of the contest altogether.
Tuska-Festival is no stranger when it comes to struggling with tariffs, therefore Tuska-organization is deeply concerned with the current situation. Pyrotechnics are a vital part of Lordi's show and performing without them makes no sense.
Tuska-Festival promoter Jouni Markkanen pointed out that if public funds aren't sufficient to put on a proper show, let's get the money elsewhere. Therefore Tuska-Festival will pay the first 5000 Euros of the pyrotechnic costs.
This is also intended as a challenge for others working within the music industry to do their share. Even smaller amounts help.
Tuska-Festival is Scandinavia's premier metal festival. This festival takes place right in the center of Helsinki, 2006 edition being the ninth consecutive annual Tuska-Festival. This year's line-up features the likes of Venom, Celtic Frost and Sonata Arctica along with 28 other metal artists. Lordi appeared at Tuska in 2003.
Additional Information:
http://www.tuska-festival.fi
http://www.yle.fi/eurovision
Scandinavia's premier metal festival, Tuska Open Air Metal Festival taking place in Kaisaniemi, Helsinki, Finland, during 30.6.-2.7. has decided to take action in assisting Finland's controversial Eurovision song contest participant, Lordi, with unrealistic pyrotechnics expenses.
Although Lordi representing Finland in the Eurovision song contest raised very blunt opinions from the start, things took a serious turn for the worse when Finnish National Radio received a cost estimate for the pyrotechnics required in Lordi's show. The German company who has the exclusive right in providing the special effects for the contest, presented the Finns with an estimate which is in no way compatible with the tariffs of past years, the final amount climbing to tens of thousands of Euros. Currently the Finnish National Radio (YLE) is pondering the option of pulling out of the contest altogether.
Tuska-Festival is no stranger when it comes to struggling with tariffs, therefore Tuska-organization is deeply concerned with the current situation. Pyrotechnics are a vital part of Lordi's show and performing without them makes no sense.
Tuska-Festival promoter Jouni Markkanen pointed out that if public funds aren't sufficient to put on a proper show, let's get the money elsewhere. Therefore Tuska-Festival will pay the first 5000 Euros of the pyrotechnic costs.
This is also intended as a challenge for others working within the music industry to do their share. Even smaller amounts help.
Tuska-Festival is Scandinavia's premier metal festival. This festival takes place right in the center of Helsinki, 2006 edition being the ninth consecutive annual Tuska-Festival. This year's line-up features the likes of Venom, Celtic Frost and Sonata Arctica along with 28 other metal artists. Lordi appeared at Tuska in 2003.
Additional Information:
http://www.tuska-festival.fi
http://www.yle.fi/eurovision
| Source: | Tuska Festival |
| Band profile: | Lordi |
Manticora - Set Release Date For Upcoming Album
The release date for The Black Circus pt. 1 will be August 25th in Europe (August 28th in France). The American release date should be approximately the same, Japan and Korea release should follow up on these dates.
| Source: | manticora.dk |
| Band profile: | Manticora |
Evrytime I Die - Gear from the Gutter Contest
Every Time I Die is giving you the chance to win all the equipment they'll be using on this summer's Warped Tour. Enter now through June 7 and youcould win all this:
* VHT New Deliverance D120H guitar head and D412 guitar cabinet
* ESP/LTD L Viper 50 guitar
* ESP/LTD LB 154 4-string red bass
* QR series 5-piece drum kit
* Gibraltar 9600 cymbal/drum stands and drum seat
* Sabian full set of X520 cymbals
* 1 bass amp
* Randall RH150G3 150W head and R412CXM 320W guitar cabinet
The best part? The band will bring the winner on stage at a show this summer and give them everything...even the cowbell!
Direct link to the contest:
https://secure.fye.com/sweepstakes.aspx?loc=62015
Preferred retail link for their most recent album =]
http://shop.fye.com/product.aspx'sku=63996728&loc=62015
http://shop.fye.com/product.aspx'sku=63996728
Official site:
http://www.everytimeidie.com
Every Time I Die on Vans Warped Tour 2006:
6/16 Germain Amphitheater, Columbus, OH
6/17 Marcus Amphitheatre, Milwaukee,WI
6/18 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, MN
6/19 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Bonner Springs,KS
6/21 Starwood Amphitheatre, Antioch, TN
6/22 Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Jacksonville, FL
6/24 Bicentennial Park, Miami, FL
6/25 Tinker Field, Orlando, FL
6/26 Exchange Park Fairgrounds, Ladson, SC
6/28 HiFi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA
6/30 Reliant Center, Houston, TX
7/2 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Selma, TX
7/6 Coors Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA
7/7 Los Angeles County Fairgrounds, Pomona,CA
7/8 Pier 30/32, San Francisco,CA
7/9 Selland Arena, Fresno, CA
7/11 Seaside Park, Ventura, CA
7/12 Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
7/13 Sleep Train Amphitheatre, Marysville, CA
7/15 Gorge Amphitheatre, George, WA
7/22 Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City, UT
7/23 Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
7/25 UMB Bank Pavilion, Maryland Heights, MO
7/26 Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati,OH
7/27 Post-Gazette Pavilion at Star Lake, Burgettstown, PA
7/28 Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville, IN
7/29 Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
7/30 Tweeter Center Chicago, Tinley Park, IL
8/01 Darien Lake - Performing Arts Center, Darien Center, NY
8/02 Fitchburg Airport, Fitchburg, MA
8/03 Tweeter Center, Camden, NJ
8/04 Toyota Pavilion, Scranton, PA
8/05 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
8/06 Englishtown Raceway, OLD BRIDGE, NJ
8/08 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte, NC
8/09 Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VA
8/11 Tower City Amphitheatre, Cleveland, OH
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* VHT New Deliverance D120H guitar head and D412 guitar cabinet
* ESP/LTD L Viper 50 guitar
* ESP/LTD LB 154 4-string red bass
* QR series 5-piece drum kit
* Gibraltar 9600 cymbal/drum stands and drum seat
* Sabian full set of X520 cymbals
* 1 bass amp
* Randall RH150G3 150W head and R412CXM 320W guitar cabinet
The best part? The band will bring the winner on stage at a show this summer and give them everything...even the cowbell!
Direct link to the contest:
https://secure.fye.com/sweepstakes.aspx?loc=62015
Preferred retail link for their most recent album =]
http://shop.fye.com/product.aspx'sku=63996728&loc=62015
http://shop.fye.com/product.aspx'sku=63996728
Official site:
http://www.everytimeidie.com
Every Time I Die on Vans Warped Tour 2006:
6/16 Germain Amphitheater, Columbus, OH
6/17 Marcus Amphitheatre, Milwaukee,WI
6/18 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, MN
6/19 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Bonner Springs,KS
6/21 Starwood Amphitheatre, Antioch, TN
6/22 Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Jacksonville, FL
6/24 Bicentennial Park, Miami, FL
6/25 Tinker Field, Orlando, FL
6/26 Exchange Park Fairgrounds, Ladson, SC
6/28 HiFi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA
6/30 Reliant Center, Houston, TX
7/2 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Selma, TX
7/6 Coors Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA
7/7 Los Angeles County Fairgrounds, Pomona,CA
7/8 Pier 30/32, San Francisco,CA
7/9 Selland Arena, Fresno, CA
7/11 Seaside Park, Ventura, CA
7/12 Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
7/13 Sleep Train Amphitheatre, Marysville, CA
7/15 Gorge Amphitheatre, George, WA
7/22 Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City, UT
7/23 Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
7/25 UMB Bank Pavilion, Maryland Heights, MO
7/26 Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati,OH
7/27 Post-Gazette Pavilion at Star Lake, Burgettstown, PA
7/28 Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville, IN
7/29 Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
7/30 Tweeter Center Chicago, Tinley Park, IL
8/01 Darien Lake - Performing Arts Center, Darien Center, NY
8/02 Fitchburg Airport, Fitchburg, MA
8/03 Tweeter Center, Camden, NJ
8/04 Toyota Pavilion, Scranton, PA
8/05 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
8/06 Englishtown Raceway, OLD BRIDGE, NJ
8/08 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte, NC
8/09 Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VA
8/11 Tower City Amphitheatre, Cleveland, OH
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| Source: | Special Ops Media |
Destruction - Cancel Remaining South America Shows
Destruction have posted the following message on their website :
"Destruction is unfortunatly unable to play the remaining shows of the South America tour due to huge organisational problems and transportion issues. Therefore the dates in Cordoba & Rosario (Argentina)and Asuncion (Paraguay) are canceled. Destruction will try to play a second show in Sao Paulo on the weekend instead, an official statement of Destructions Booking Agency and more details will follow as soon as possible."
Source : http://www.destruction.de
"Destruction is unfortunatly unable to play the remaining shows of the South America tour due to huge organisational problems and transportion issues. Therefore the dates in Cordoba & Rosario (Argentina)and Asuncion (Paraguay) are canceled. Destruction will try to play a second show in Sao Paulo on the weekend instead, an official statement of Destructions Booking Agency and more details will follow as soon as possible."
Source : http://www.destruction.de
| Band profile: | Destruction |
Arcturus - Shows Cancelled Due To Bassist Accident
The following message has been posted on the Season Of Mist Website:
We're sorry to announce that Arcturus' bassist Hugh Mingay recently had a motorcycle accident. He's going to be well, but has to rest for several weeks because a vertebra has been affected. Consequently, the three Norwegian shows scheduled this week had to be cancelled. We all wish Hugh to recover soon.
We're sorry to announce that Arcturus' bassist Hugh Mingay recently had a motorcycle accident. He's going to be well, but has to rest for several weeks because a vertebra has been affected. Consequently, the three Norwegian shows scheduled this week had to be cancelled. We all wish Hugh to recover soon.
| Source: | season-of-mist.com |
| Band profile: | Arcturus |
Twelfth Gate - New Singer
Twelfth Gate's vocalist Scott Huffman recently announced he has decided to quit the band. Replacing him in the group is Brent "Red" Erickson.
Commented bassist Rob Such: "This may come as a surprise to some, but it's actually something that Scott's been hinting at for well over a year now... Both for creative differences and reasons outside the band. At the time, even though we weren't sure whether or not our latest album ("Threshold of Revelation") would be his last, we made the decision to go ahead as planned... Mainly because we had a great album on our hands, and it deserved to be heard the way it was... With Scott singing on it. Then as suspected, once the album was finished at the end of last summer, Scott confirmed his decision to leave the band. However, he did make a commitment to the band and the new album until we found a new singer... To avoid any gap where the band did not have a singer at all. That definitely made everything much less stressful, but we still decided to start looking soon afterwards because we knew that it could potentially take a long time before we found someone we were happy with."
"Of course, with the release of the new album being pushed back to early 2006, the timing couldn't have been worse... But it happens, so we just dealt with it. Also, even before we started looking, we made the decision that our new singer needed to be someone with a different style, but whose voice would also fit the direction that the band was going in. Scott's got an absolutely amazing voice, and we knew that trying to find someone who sings in a similar style would just be futile... Not to mention that chapter of Twelfth Gate had officially come to a close."
"Fortunately, we got lucky fairly quick, and found someone who fit us both musically and on a personal level. Red came highly recommended through a close friend of the band, and everything began to progress quite well after only a few rehearsals together. The only 'final test' was how well we would all perform together live... So as a recommendation from Scott, he thought it would be a good idea to debut Red at the Chicago Powerfest, and then make our final decision. We agreed...and needless to say, after our performance at the Powerfest we decided Red was the man for the job... Though we really already knew it even prior to the fest."
"Personally, even though I'm excited about what the future holds for Twelfth Gate, I'm still a bit sad to see Scott go. Scott and I are very close friends, and have been ever since I joined the pre-Syris version of Spirit Web back in 1995. And now, after over 10 years of being in bands together, our musical paths are going in separate directions... Although, at least we're fortunate enough to have this happen while we're still all good friends, and everyone's truly happy about the transition.
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Commented bassist Rob Such: "This may come as a surprise to some, but it's actually something that Scott's been hinting at for well over a year now... Both for creative differences and reasons outside the band. At the time, even though we weren't sure whether or not our latest album ("Threshold of Revelation") would be his last, we made the decision to go ahead as planned... Mainly because we had a great album on our hands, and it deserved to be heard the way it was... With Scott singing on it. Then as suspected, once the album was finished at the end of last summer, Scott confirmed his decision to leave the band. However, he did make a commitment to the band and the new album until we found a new singer... To avoid any gap where the band did not have a singer at all. That definitely made everything much less stressful, but we still decided to start looking soon afterwards because we knew that it could potentially take a long time before we found someone we were happy with."
"Of course, with the release of the new album being pushed back to early 2006, the timing couldn't have been worse... But it happens, so we just dealt with it. Also, even before we started looking, we made the decision that our new singer needed to be someone with a different style, but whose voice would also fit the direction that the band was going in. Scott's got an absolutely amazing voice, and we knew that trying to find someone who sings in a similar style would just be futile... Not to mention that chapter of Twelfth Gate had officially come to a close."
"Fortunately, we got lucky fairly quick, and found someone who fit us both musically and on a personal level. Red came highly recommended through a close friend of the band, and everything began to progress quite well after only a few rehearsals together. The only 'final test' was how well we would all perform together live... So as a recommendation from Scott, he thought it would be a good idea to debut Red at the Chicago Powerfest, and then make our final decision. We agreed...and needless to say, after our performance at the Powerfest we decided Red was the man for the job... Though we really already knew it even prior to the fest."
"Personally, even though I'm excited about what the future holds for Twelfth Gate, I'm still a bit sad to see Scott go. Scott and I are very close friends, and have been ever since I joined the pre-Syris version of Spirit Web back in 1995. And now, after over 10 years of being in bands together, our musical paths are going in separate directions... Although, at least we're fortunate enough to have this happen while we're still all good friends, and everyone's truly happy about the transition.
Read more ››
| Source: | season-of-mist.com |
The Meads Of Asphodel - New MCD On The Way
It's only been 6 months since Damascus Steel was released, but the band are currently finishing the recording of a new MCD titled "In the name of God, Welcome to Planet Genocide".
The current tracklisting is as follows:
1. Psalm 364
2. My Beautiful Genocide
3. A Baptism in the Warm Piss of Slaughtered Children
4. The Man Who Killed For God
5. Hell on Earth / Blood Runs Red (Discharge cover medley)
6. Aborted Stygian Foetus
Metatron says:
"The concept of genocide on this release is a conclusion to the 'Damasus Steel' album (2005) and will continue the blood letting and artery severing lyrics in preparation for the next album to be titled 'The Passion and Death of Ieosus'. This will be a concept album detailing the life and feath of the Jewish Rabbi, Yeshua - his humanity, zealot connections, arrest and crucifixion and his ultimate deification by the lies and growth of the Holy Roman Empire (which itself was a grotesque chil of the Roman Empire whose inhumanity is reflected in today's world.) No change there then!"
The MCD has an initial release date of June on Firestorm Records, but more details will follow soon.
The current tracklisting is as follows:
1. Psalm 364
2. My Beautiful Genocide
3. A Baptism in the Warm Piss of Slaughtered Children
4. The Man Who Killed For God
5. Hell on Earth / Blood Runs Red (Discharge cover medley)
6. Aborted Stygian Foetus
Metatron says:
"The concept of genocide on this release is a conclusion to the 'Damasus Steel' album (2005) and will continue the blood letting and artery severing lyrics in preparation for the next album to be titled 'The Passion and Death of Ieosus'. This will be a concept album detailing the life and feath of the Jewish Rabbi, Yeshua - his humanity, zealot connections, arrest and crucifixion and his ultimate deification by the lies and growth of the Holy Roman Empire (which itself was a grotesque chil of the Roman Empire whose inhumanity is reflected in today's world.) No change there then!"
The MCD has an initial release date of June on Firestorm Records, but more details will follow soon.
| Source: | - The Meads Of Asphodel Newsletter - |
| Band profile: | The Meads Of Asphodel |
Ihsahn - New Album "Adversary" Streamed Online
Belphegor - Part Ways With Bassist, Seek Replacement
The Austrian black/death metal band Belphegor posted the following message on the official website:
"Barth has had an accident in January, resulting in a bad wound on the right hand. He had an operation, but at this time its uncertain whether he can play the bass for Belphegor again.
The band write in a statement: However, he´ll always be a member of Belphegor, taking care of the merchandise on the road and similar stuff now. Get well soon bro!
Belphegor absolved the recent gigs with a session bass player, named A.X. from Germany, who´s also gonna do the next shows.
With that being said Belphegor are currently looking for a bass player, anyone interested can contact the bands management through e-mail at: belphegor@aon.at
The requirements are as follows:
* u don´t need to be Austrian ( but able to rehearse in Austria )
* professional musicians only, preferably with stage-tour experience
* must be at least 25 years
* main interest in death/black metal, metal in general"
"Barth has had an accident in January, resulting in a bad wound on the right hand. He had an operation, but at this time its uncertain whether he can play the bass for Belphegor again.
The band write in a statement: However, he´ll always be a member of Belphegor, taking care of the merchandise on the road and similar stuff now. Get well soon bro!
Belphegor absolved the recent gigs with a session bass player, named A.X. from Germany, who´s also gonna do the next shows.
With that being said Belphegor are currently looking for a bass player, anyone interested can contact the bands management through e-mail at: belphegor@aon.at
The requirements are as follows:
* u don´t need to be Austrian ( but able to rehearse in Austria )
* professional musicians only, preferably with stage-tour experience
* must be at least 25 years
* main interest in death/black metal, metal in general"
| Source: | belphegor.at |
| Band profile: | Belphegor |
Crematory - To Release New Album
Crematory will release a new album called "Klagebilder" on August 4th.
Massacre Records have posted the following message :
German gothic metal leaders Crematory have returned to their roots signing with Massacre, who have also already released their first four albums. The new album "Klagebilder" will be released on August 4th and will be available as limited Digipak, jewel case CD and big-sized box set including a bonus CD!
Source : http://www.massacre-records.com
Massacre Records have posted the following message :
German gothic metal leaders Crematory have returned to their roots signing with Massacre, who have also already released their first four albums. The new album "Klagebilder" will be released on August 4th and will be available as limited Digipak, jewel case CD and big-sized box set including a bonus CD!
Source : http://www.massacre-records.com
| Band profile: | Crematory |