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Blinded Colony - Sign With Pivotal Rockordings
Sweden based metal band Blinded Colony have inked a deal with Pivotal Rockordings. The band will enter Sound Palace Studios later this month to begin the recording process of their sophomore effort. An album title has not been picked yet.
Blinded Colony was formed in 2000 by guitarists Johan Blomstrom, Tobias Olsson, and vocalist Niklas Svensson. In 2003, the band released their debut album, Divine through Italy's Scarlet Records. The following year Blinded Colony parted ways with both Scarlet Records and vocalist Niklas Svensson. In 2005 Johan Schuster (SKÃ-RDA) took over vocal duties and the band cut a demo, which caught the attention of Pivotal Rockordings. The tracks In Here and Aarons Sons can be heard at the band's website or on the band's Myspace page . More information about the release will be made available in the near future.
http://label.pivotalalliance.com
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Blinded Colony was formed in 2000 by guitarists Johan Blomstrom, Tobias Olsson, and vocalist Niklas Svensson. In 2003, the band released their debut album, Divine through Italy's Scarlet Records. The following year Blinded Colony parted ways with both Scarlet Records and vocalist Niklas Svensson. In 2005 Johan Schuster (SKÃ-RDA) took over vocal duties and the band cut a demo, which caught the attention of Pivotal Rockordings. The tracks In Here and Aarons Sons can be heard at the band's website or on the band's Myspace page . More information about the release will be made available in the near future.
http://label.pivotalalliance.com
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Ilium - Update On New Album & Other News
Hello everyone
Well, we've finished recording our third album "Vespertilion" and we'll be making
the trek to Wollongong in a couple of weeks to look at mixing with Tim. I can
honestly say it sounds amazing - the drums are spectacular!
We'd still like to do a few shows if anyone out there wants to do some live bass or
keyboard work. Still working on that film clip for "Chloroform Divinity" but Lord Tim has
been busy with the swansong album for Dungeon as well as getting ready for the first
ever Lord gig - should be awesome!
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I've just been speaking to our ex-bass player Peter and it seems Corey (his son,
ex-keyboardist) has again gotten through to the next round of Australian Idol. This
time things are looking very promising and there seems to be alot of interest in his
material. We wish him all the best of luck.
As you may remember, Corey was hit by a train a little while back and lost his foot.
He is doing really well and wants to thank everyone who has supported him through a
very difficult time.
Jason, Adam and the Tims
http://www.ilium-metal.com
http://www.myspace.com/iliummetal
Well, we've finished recording our third album "Vespertilion" and we'll be making
the trek to Wollongong in a couple of weeks to look at mixing with Tim. I can
honestly say it sounds amazing - the drums are spectacular!
We'd still like to do a few shows if anyone out there wants to do some live bass or
keyboard work. Still working on that film clip for "Chloroform Divinity" but Lord Tim has
been busy with the swansong album for Dungeon as well as getting ready for the first
ever Lord gig - should be awesome!
- - - - - - - -
I've just been speaking to our ex-bass player Peter and it seems Corey (his son,
ex-keyboardist) has again gotten through to the next round of Australian Idol. This
time things are looking very promising and there seems to be alot of interest in his
material. We wish him all the best of luck.
As you may remember, Corey was hit by a train a little while back and lost his foot.
He is doing really well and wants to thank everyone who has supported him through a
very difficult time.
Jason, Adam and the Tims
http://www.ilium-metal.com
http://www.myspace.com/iliummetal
| Source: | Official Ilium Newsletter |
| Band profile: | Ilium |
Sturmgeist - Mastering New Album
Sturmgeist is currently mastering their second album "Über". The album, follow up of their debut released in 2005, is set to be released on 19 June 2006.
The album will contain a cover of Falco's "Rock Me Amadeus" in commemoration of the 250 birthday of Mozart, some other track tittles are: "Dobermann", "Party Über Alles", "Grimanic Guerillas", and "Hindenburg".
"Über" was recorded at TopRoom Studios in Norway; it's mixed by Børge Finstad and produced by Cornelius von Jackhelln.
The album will contain a cover of Falco's "Rock Me Amadeus" in commemoration of the 250 birthday of Mozart, some other track tittles are: "Dobermann", "Party Über Alles", "Grimanic Guerillas", and "Hindenburg".
"Über" was recorded at TopRoom Studios in Norway; it's mixed by Børge Finstad and produced by Cornelius von Jackhelln.
| Source: | season-of-mist.com |
Eternal Tears Of Sorrow - Samples Online
A medley song containing samples from the new Eternal Tears Of Sorrow new album entitled "Before The Bleeding Sun" are posted on Eternal Tears Of Sorrow's my space: http://myspace.com/etos1
The medley song contain extracts from Another Me, Red Dawn Rising, Upon the Moors, Sinister Rain and Tar Still Flows.
The medley song contain extracts from Another Me, Red Dawn Rising, Upon the Moors, Sinister Rain and Tar Still Flows.
| Source: | - Eternal Tears Of Sorrow Newsletter - |
| Band profile: | Eternal Tears Of Sorrow |
Unleashed - In The Studio
Johnny Hedlund (bass & vocals) posted the following message on Unleashed's offcial website:
"Unleashed are currently in the studio, completing the preproduction of our 8th full length album. We have more qualified songs to choose from than ever before, and I am very confident that this will be the best Unleashed album ever.
Our mission is to create one of the most memorable records in the history of Death Metal!!!
This one will be slightly faster than Sworn Allegiance. The songs will be anthems in the true traditional Unleashed way and will have you screaming along with the choruses.
The guitar sound will be taking a step towards brutality and grind. The drums are the closest we have ever come, to recording a "live" kind of intensity. The vocals?... well, not far away from Sworn Allegiance... Just add a little harshness and a slightly deep aggression to that sound and you'll get the picture right there.
Expect nothing but one of the most memorable records in the history of Death Metal."
"Unleashed are currently in the studio, completing the preproduction of our 8th full length album. We have more qualified songs to choose from than ever before, and I am very confident that this will be the best Unleashed album ever.
Our mission is to create one of the most memorable records in the history of Death Metal!!!
This one will be slightly faster than Sworn Allegiance. The songs will be anthems in the true traditional Unleashed way and will have you screaming along with the choruses.
The guitar sound will be taking a step towards brutality and grind. The drums are the closest we have ever come, to recording a "live" kind of intensity. The vocals?... well, not far away from Sworn Allegiance... Just add a little harshness and a slightly deep aggression to that sound and you'll get the picture right there.
Expect nothing but one of the most memorable records in the history of Death Metal."
| Source: | unleashed.se |
| Band profile: | Unleashed |
Mithras - To Enter In The Studio
Song writing for 'Behind The Shadows Lie Madness' is now completed and the album will feature 12 tracks. Mithras will soon enter Dreaming Studios to record the entire album, which will be produced by Leon Macey and Rayner Coss and will be completed over the next few months.
Mithras hope to gig and tour in support of the new album later in the year and an annoucement about their touring line-up will be made in due course.
http://www.mithras.org.uk
Mithras hope to gig and tour in support of the new album later in the year and an annoucement about their touring line-up will be made in due course.
http://www.mithras.org.uk
Sons Of Otis - Drummer Quit
Sons Of Otis have announced on their website that Ryan Aubin, drummer of the band, decided to quit the band. "The future of the band is uncertain" since this was a surprise for all of the members.
| Source: | sonsofotis.com |
Cave In - Plans To Record New Album
After finishing their different tours around USA, Europe and Japan, Cave In are now taking a break.
The band will reunite around summer time to start to work in a new album, about how will sound their new album, the band says: "Our responses to those questions and others like them have been different each time we've been pressed to answer them. However, the entertainment value of those declarations and many more in similar nature will never decrease. Simply put, we find it grand to know that you're interested in what we're doing and in short, we can only abide by the guts of our limbs and our throats when the time comes for us to do so."
Finally the Cave In website is expected to suffer major transformations soon.
The band will reunite around summer time to start to work in a new album, about how will sound their new album, the band says: "Our responses to those questions and others like them have been different each time we've been pressed to answer them. However, the entertainment value of those declarations and many more in similar nature will never decrease. Simply put, we find it grand to know that you're interested in what we're doing and in short, we can only abide by the guts of our limbs and our throats when the time comes for us to do so."
Finally the Cave In website is expected to suffer major transformations soon.
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Cave In |
Marshall Law - Jack Frost Joins In
Marshall Law announced on their website the inclusion of Jack Frost (leader of Seven Witches) as the new guitarist.
In other news Marshall Law added the following live date:
27th August - Old Angel, Nottingham
In other news Marshall Law added the following live date:
27th August - Old Angel, Nottingham
| Source: | marshalllaw.co.uk |
Elixir - Sign With Majesty Rock
The UK band Elixir signed a deal with label Majestic Rock, The label will release Elixir's upcoming album "Mindcreeper" and will re-issue their previous catalogue in July.
| Source: | coldtown.com |
Amartia - First Album Released
2002 "Maïeutics", first album of Amartia is released. This is the point of start for the band. Great progressive / Atmospheric album, Amartia is acclaimed by all relevants medias, being compared with The Gathering.
After a complete renewal of line up, Vince (composer / Guitar) gives a new musical orientation to Amartia. More personal, "Marionette", the album to come reveals incredible female vocals parts, by Britta, a new german singer, based on subtle songs. Lots of fine arrangements, keys & guitar duets, fretless bass, Amartia imposes its trademark based on skilled musicians & more, on clever & high emotional songs. Buy this unique limited digipack version which includes one bonus track & multimedia part !
Discover the band through those 2 tracks :
http://amartia.free.fr/graphics/download/mp3/chosen_one.mp3 (edit version)
http://www.thundering-records.com/mp3/amartia_medley.mp3 (medley)
After a complete renewal of line up, Vince (composer / Guitar) gives a new musical orientation to Amartia. More personal, "Marionette", the album to come reveals incredible female vocals parts, by Britta, a new german singer, based on subtle songs. Lots of fine arrangements, keys & guitar duets, fretless bass, Amartia imposes its trademark based on skilled musicians & more, on clever & high emotional songs. Buy this unique limited digipack version which includes one bonus track & multimedia part !
Discover the band through those 2 tracks :
http://amartia.free.fr/graphics/download/mp3/chosen_one.mp3 (edit version)
http://www.thundering-records.com/mp3/amartia_medley.mp3 (medley)
| Source: | Thundering Records |
The Haunted - Update From The Studio
Peter Dolving of Swedish act The Haunted has posted the following studio update regarding the band's forthcoming new album:
"We're going forward. This is exciting and scary. So far we got 12 songs that are evolving smoothly. So far I'd say the stuff is much heavier than previous records, I get a feeling like AT The Gates meets King Crimson.
Oh I don't know - It's hard to describe but personally I think we're coming up some heavy shit. Sometimes I feel like 'WHOA! This is turning into a Pink Floyd record for the dysfunctional.'
It's nice for a change to have a good rehearsal space in Gothenburg this time and the possibility to communicate with our computers instead of having to play stuff over the phone at 2 in the morning, especially now since we've moved out all across Sweden. Well, I have a really good feeling and I'm really looking forward to recording this monster..."
You can check some pictures and vids from the studio in here: http://cyklode.se/haunted/doc/diary.htm
"We're going forward. This is exciting and scary. So far we got 12 songs that are evolving smoothly. So far I'd say the stuff is much heavier than previous records, I get a feeling like AT The Gates meets King Crimson.
Oh I don't know - It's hard to describe but personally I think we're coming up some heavy shit. Sometimes I feel like 'WHOA! This is turning into a Pink Floyd record for the dysfunctional.'
It's nice for a change to have a good rehearsal space in Gothenburg this time and the possibility to communicate with our computers instead of having to play stuff over the phone at 2 in the morning, especially now since we've moved out all across Sweden. Well, I have a really good feeling and I'm really looking forward to recording this monster..."
You can check some pictures and vids from the studio in here: http://cyklode.se/haunted/doc/diary.htm
| Source: | the-haunted.com & Thryce |
| Band profile: | The Haunted |
Apocalyptica - Sign With 20-20 Entertainment
Lars Brandle of Monsters and Critics is reporting that Finnish "cello rock" group Apocalyptica has signed a worldwide, multi-album recording deal with 20-20 Entertainment, Martin Dodd's New York-based joint venture with Sony BMG International.
According to a statement issued Monday (March 20) from Sony BMG, the band is to enter the studio later in the year to record their sixth album, which will feature new material with unidentified collaborations.
"We are immensely proud to sign Apocalyptica," comments Maarten Steinkamp, president, Sony BMG Continental Europe and chairman/CEO of the company's German operations. "Apocalyptica are unique and we look forward to working with them and developing their success yet further."
In the statement, Steinkamp describes the decision to sign the act as "another example that shows how highly committed we are to working and breaking repertoire from all across Europe."
Since the release of their debut 1996 album "Plays Metallica by Four Cellos" on Finnish indie label Zen Garden, the band has sold roughly 2.5 million albums, Sony BMG says.
Until recently, the act was signed to Universal Music Germany. Their most recent album, "Apocalyptica" (Vertigo/Universal), its first set of original material, was released in Europe in early 2005.
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According to a statement issued Monday (March 20) from Sony BMG, the band is to enter the studio later in the year to record their sixth album, which will feature new material with unidentified collaborations.
"We are immensely proud to sign Apocalyptica," comments Maarten Steinkamp, president, Sony BMG Continental Europe and chairman/CEO of the company's German operations. "Apocalyptica are unique and we look forward to working with them and developing their success yet further."
In the statement, Steinkamp describes the decision to sign the act as "another example that shows how highly committed we are to working and breaking repertoire from all across Europe."
Since the release of their debut 1996 album "Plays Metallica by Four Cellos" on Finnish indie label Zen Garden, the band has sold roughly 2.5 million albums, Sony BMG says.
Until recently, the act was signed to Universal Music Germany. Their most recent album, "Apocalyptica" (Vertigo/Universal), its first set of original material, was released in Europe in early 2005.
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Apocalyptica |
Abigor - Resurrection!
According to the Austrian black metal webzine BlackMetal.at, Peter Kubik (a.k.a. Virus 666) has put his Hellbound and St. Lucifer projects to rest and has reformed the acclaimed Austrian black metal outfit Abigor. "There're different reasons for this decision, and some might hate me about it, but I give a shit on them," Kubik is quoted as saying. "I know, I wrote that I am pissed by the black-metal scene as I split Abigor back in 2003, and still I am, but maybe this 'not being involved' made me thirsty again. However, I don't feel the need to justify my point of view anymore. Accept it or not, Abigor is back! Currently it's me and Lukas Lindenberger on drums, but T.T., Thurisaz and Silenius are still invited to join the band again, time will tell. Don't expect a rise of the 'old' Abigor, it's 2006. Abigor is reborn, and it'll be a new area ? we're back, still hell!"
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Abigor |
Grand Magus - Part Ways With Drummer
The band make the following announcement on their official website:
"Drummer Fredrik "Trisse" Liefvendahl is no longer in Grand Magus. His replacement will be announced when the time is right.
Trisse has been in Grand Magus for 8 years and will always be a part of the bands legacy. We wish him all the best for the future.
Grand Magus will now start writing new material. Expect more news very soon.
Grand Magus"
"Drummer Fredrik "Trisse" Liefvendahl is no longer in Grand Magus. His replacement will be announced when the time is right.
Trisse has been in Grand Magus for 8 years and will always be a part of the bands legacy. We wish him all the best for the future.
Grand Magus will now start writing new material. Expect more news very soon.
Grand Magus"
| Source: | grandmagus.com |
| Band profile: | Grand Magus |