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Satyricon - Announce Tracklist & Release Date
Satyricon's upcoming album named "Now, Diabolical" will be release on Monday the 24th of April, 2006 in Europe, an American date hasn't been set yet.
The tracklist is as follow:
01. Now, Diabolical
02. K.I.N.G
03. The Pentagram Burns
04. A New Enemy
05. The Rite Of Our Cross
06. That Darkness Shall Be Eternal
07. Delirium
08. To The Mountains
09. Storm(of the Destroyer)
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The tracklist is as follow:
01. Now, Diabolical
02. K.I.N.G
03. The Pentagram Burns
04. A New Enemy
05. The Rite Of Our Cross
06. That Darkness Shall Be Eternal
07. Delirium
08. To The Mountains
09. Storm(of the Destroyer)
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| Source: | satyricon.no |
| Band profile: | Satyricon |
The Gathering - "Home" Artwork & Tracklist
"Home," The Gathering's new album, is planned to be released mid-April in Europe via Sanctuary Records and via The End Records in North America. The artwork can be viewed here. Contrary to what has been published on the End Records' website, the track list is not yet finalised but could be as follow:
Shortest Day
In Between
Alone
Waking Hour
Fatigue
A Noise Severe
Forgotten
Solace
Your Troubles Are Over
Box
The Quiet One
Home
Forgotten Reprise
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Shortest Day
In Between
Alone
Waking Hour
Fatigue
A Noise Severe
Forgotten
Solace
Your Troubles Are Over
Box
The Quiet One
Home
Forgotten Reprise
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| Source: | gathering.nl & theendrecords.com |
| Band profile: | The Gathering |
HIM - Ville Valo Arrested For Threatening Neighbor
According to the Finnish tabloid newspaper Iltalehti, HIM. frontman Ville Valo was taken into custody by the Finnish police over the weekend for allegedly threatening to kill his neighbor and resisting arrest.
At approximately 2:30 in the morning Monday morning (Feb. 6), Valo allegedly became belligerent and violent while spending time at his apartment building, which is located in the Eira district of Helsinki. For reasons that are unclear, Ville is said to have thrown a flower pot at his neighbor's door, after which he was confronted by his neighbor and a brawl ensued. The police were called by the neighbor's wife and two officers came to the scene but were unable to calm Valo down, who reportedly had to be restrained with handcuffs.
Valo, 29, spent the night in police custody and reportedly admitted threatening the neighbor but failed to provide a clear motive for his actions.
No injuries were reported in the incident, although the neighbor's door did suffer some minor damage.
According to Iltalehti, Valo was involved in previous disturbances within the same housing organization.
The neighbors refused to comment the issue, according to the report.
Sources:
http://www.blabbermouth.net
http://www.iltalehti.fi/2006/02/09/200602074072010_uu.shtml
At approximately 2:30 in the morning Monday morning (Feb. 6), Valo allegedly became belligerent and violent while spending time at his apartment building, which is located in the Eira district of Helsinki. For reasons that are unclear, Ville is said to have thrown a flower pot at his neighbor's door, after which he was confronted by his neighbor and a brawl ensued. The police were called by the neighbor's wife and two officers came to the scene but were unable to calm Valo down, who reportedly had to be restrained with handcuffs.
Valo, 29, spent the night in police custody and reportedly admitted threatening the neighbor but failed to provide a clear motive for his actions.
No injuries were reported in the incident, although the neighbor's door did suffer some minor damage.
According to Iltalehti, Valo was involved in previous disturbances within the same housing organization.
The neighbors refused to comment the issue, according to the report.
Sources:
http://www.blabbermouth.net
http://www.iltalehti.fi/2006/02/09/200602074072010_uu.shtml
| Band profile: | HIM |
Gorguts - To Release Live DVD/CD In 2006
GWN Records have announced to release a live DVD and a live CD by Canada's avant-garde death metal band Gorguts in 2006. The album "Live In Rotterdam" is scheduled for March; the live DVD "Live At The Whiskey" is expected to be released sometime in the forthcoming December. It will include various bonus material such as extra pictures, footage, and an exclusive interview with Luc Lemay and Big Steeve.
| Source: | gwnrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Gorguts |
Týr - Sign To Napalm Records; Announce New Album
The Faroese folk/viking metal band Týr has announced that they have signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records for three albums and a re-release of their 2003 album "Eric The Red" on March 24 in Europe and on April 25 in the US. The re-release will also include previously unreleased material and the videos 'Regin Smiður' and 'Hail To The Hammer'. The band's debut on Napalm Records is scheduled for September.
| Source: | tyr.net |
| Band profile: | Týr |
Enslaved - Update On The New Album
Enslaved's forthcoming album "Ruun" is almost ready. The album that is produced by the band itself is being mixed in the Propeller Studio (Oslo) and then it will be mastered just after that.
The members of Enslaved expressed their thoughts about the album:
Ivar Bjørnson (guitar): "Me and Grutle has worked out a concept I feel is related to both the "old" Enslaved sphere and our new universe; tradition and heresy, logic and metaphysics - side by side. The material is strong willed and seems to live a life of its own; it is out of our hands at this point. It is my hope and belief that old and new listeners will enjoy the album. I know we will. We are very grateful for working with Johnny Skalleberg during recording, Mike Hartung in the mix and for being backed and followed up by Roffe and Tabu Recordings every step of the way."
Herbrand Larsen (keyboard & vocal): "'Ruun' is more extreme in all aspects; sound wise, the riffs, the melodies, harmonies and disharmonies. 'Runn' is all that and more!"
Grutle Kjellson (vocal & bass): "'Ruun' contains the most successful and efficient lyrics seen in Enslaved ever. The concept is more developing and interesting. We spent a lot time pre producing vocal arrangement, which has resulted in a perfect integration with the sound landscape. Every instrument and voice has founds its own orbit within the sound. However, should you not be into newer Enslaved, feel free to put "Frost" once again."
Arve Isdal (lead guitar): "This is by far the best Enslaved record to date. The production is more powerful than before. We have put more effort into the recording sessions, and this shows. Some new instruments and techniques have been used, which gives this record a more colorful sound."
Cato Bekkevold (drums): "The recording was so smooth, and I must say thanks to Johnny for his work! And this time I also did some pre-prod in Portugal with my old pal from Re:aktor, NexionD which was very helpful for all of us.
Ivar's gift as a songwriter never stops surprising me, and it's a privilege to play in such a great band. Musically, we don't break rules, just invent new ones. We didn't have to rush anything during any process, so I'm confident about this one!"
Also the band, later on February, is going to make two videos for their upcoming album "Ruun".
The members of Enslaved expressed their thoughts about the album:
Ivar Bjørnson (guitar): "Me and Grutle has worked out a concept I feel is related to both the "old" Enslaved sphere and our new universe; tradition and heresy, logic and metaphysics - side by side. The material is strong willed and seems to live a life of its own; it is out of our hands at this point. It is my hope and belief that old and new listeners will enjoy the album. I know we will. We are very grateful for working with Johnny Skalleberg during recording, Mike Hartung in the mix and for being backed and followed up by Roffe and Tabu Recordings every step of the way."
Herbrand Larsen (keyboard & vocal): "'Ruun' is more extreme in all aspects; sound wise, the riffs, the melodies, harmonies and disharmonies. 'Runn' is all that and more!"
Grutle Kjellson (vocal & bass): "'Ruun' contains the most successful and efficient lyrics seen in Enslaved ever. The concept is more developing and interesting. We spent a lot time pre producing vocal arrangement, which has resulted in a perfect integration with the sound landscape. Every instrument and voice has founds its own orbit within the sound. However, should you not be into newer Enslaved, feel free to put "Frost" once again."
Arve Isdal (lead guitar): "This is by far the best Enslaved record to date. The production is more powerful than before. We have put more effort into the recording sessions, and this shows. Some new instruments and techniques have been used, which gives this record a more colorful sound."
Cato Bekkevold (drums): "The recording was so smooth, and I must say thanks to Johnny for his work! And this time I also did some pre-prod in Portugal with my old pal from Re:aktor, NexionD which was very helpful for all of us.
Ivar's gift as a songwriter never stops surprising me, and it's a privilege to play in such a great band. Musically, we don't break rules, just invent new ones. We didn't have to rush anything during any process, so I'm confident about this one!"
Also the band, later on February, is going to make two videos for their upcoming album "Ruun".
| Source: | enslaved.no |
| Band profile: | Enslaved |
Hirax - Original Drummer Rejoins; New Guitarist
Los Angeles thrashers Hirax have announced the return of original drummer John Tabares and addition of guitarist Lance Harrison to the group's ranks. The band are currently in pre-production, writing songs for their upcoming EP, "Assassins of War", tentatively due later in the year. More information will be made available soon.
In November 2005, Hirax frontman Katon W. De Pena was left as the group's sole remaining member after Glenn Rogers (lead guitars), Angelo Espino (bass), Dave Chedrick (drums) and Dave Watson (lead guitars) announced their departure from the band. As a result of their exit, Hirax's Japanese tour was cancelled and the band's appearance at this year's Keep It True VI festival was called off.
In November 2005, Hirax frontman Katon W. De Pena was left as the group's sole remaining member after Glenn Rogers (lead guitars), Angelo Espino (bass), Dave Chedrick (drums) and Dave Watson (lead guitars) announced their departure from the band. As a result of their exit, Hirax's Japanese tour was cancelled and the band's appearance at this year's Keep It True VI festival was called off.
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Hirax |
Satyricon - Sign With Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records U.K. has announced the signing of leading Norwegian black metal band Satyricon into the fold for all territories, excluding North America and Norway.
Wally van Middendorp, VP International Marketing and Acquisitions at Roadrunner International stated: "We are truly excited to be working with one of the most widely-revered bands in their genre and look forward to assisting Satyricon in their continuing quest to push back the boundaries of black metal."
Satyricon have been in Vancouver, Canada this month mixing their first new studio album since 2002 with Mike Frasier (Metallica, AC/DC). Titled "Now, Diabolical", it is set for release in April 2006. Satyr is looking forward to the release, stating, "This project has been a deeper dive in the abyss than ever before and many sacrifices have been made to try to achieve what we where looking for. We are very proud of 'Now, Diabolical' and hope the pain of giving birth to this phoenix will prove its worth!"
Wally van Middendorp, VP International Marketing and Acquisitions at Roadrunner International stated: "We are truly excited to be working with one of the most widely-revered bands in their genre and look forward to assisting Satyricon in their continuing quest to push back the boundaries of black metal."
Satyricon have been in Vancouver, Canada this month mixing their first new studio album since 2002 with Mike Frasier (Metallica, AC/DC). Titled "Now, Diabolical", it is set for release in April 2006. Satyr is looking forward to the release, stating, "This project has been a deeper dive in the abyss than ever before and many sacrifices have been made to try to achieve what we where looking for. We are very proud of 'Now, Diabolical' and hope the pain of giving birth to this phoenix will prove its worth!"
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Satyricon |
Into Eternity - Drummer Adam Sagan Left
Adam Sagan, the drummer of the Canadian progressive death metal band Into Eternity, announced his departure from the band. He posted the following on the band's forum:
"I'm very sad to announce to all of you that I am no longer a member of Into Eternity. This is not what I wanted, but the simple truth is, for personal and professional reasons I cannot continue to play in Into Eternity at this point in my life. I have nothing bad to say about Tim, Rob, Stu and Troy. They are truly wonderful people and some of my best friends. We've been through some tremendous experiences, and I can't thank them enough for the amazing times we've had and the incredible opportunities that they've given me. It's been absolutely humbling playing with such ferocious, capable and professional musicians. Thank you ."
Read the entire statement here:
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/showthread.php's=227363
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"I'm very sad to announce to all of you that I am no longer a member of Into Eternity. This is not what I wanted, but the simple truth is, for personal and professional reasons I cannot continue to play in Into Eternity at this point in my life. I have nothing bad to say about Tim, Rob, Stu and Troy. They are truly wonderful people and some of my best friends. We've been through some tremendous experiences, and I can't thank them enough for the amazing times we've had and the incredible opportunities that they've given me. It's been absolutely humbling playing with such ferocious, capable and professional musicians. Thank you ."
Read the entire statement here:
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/showthread.php's=227363
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| Band profile: | Into Eternity |
KMFDM - New Ep On The Way
KMFDM are currently in the studio and are nearing completion of the recording of their upcoming EP. The CD will be a joint-release by KMFDM Records and Metropolis Records and is scheduled to debut on May 9th. The EP will contain at least a half dozen tracks including remixes, a live-track from the recently completed 2005 Hau Ruck World Tour and a new cover-version of an as yet undisclosed song. Artwork has been finalized and a "work-title" chosen for the release. More details will be announced in due time.
http://www.kmfdm.net
http://www.kmfdm.net
| Band profile: | KMFDM |
Rwake - Ink Deal With Relapse Records
Rwake signed with Relapse Records, the band is currently working on their 3rd album, their debut with Relapse.
Vocalist C.T. comments: "The writing is going really well. I can tell just from how things are coming to together so far that this is going to be our best record yet. Speaking as someone on the inside looking out, I can see where we have matured with the songwriting and lyrics. It's going to be heavy man." Early song titles include "The Lure of Light", "The Finality", "Fire and Flight" and "The Cosmos Inverted"."..."F*ckin A Man. This is something we've always wanted to do, represent Relapse. Being on Relapse has kinda been a goal since we started RWAKE. It's going to drive us to work even harder to match all the stuff they are going to do for us".
Vocalist C.T. comments: "The writing is going really well. I can tell just from how things are coming to together so far that this is going to be our best record yet. Speaking as someone on the inside looking out, I can see where we have matured with the songwriting and lyrics. It's going to be heavy man." Early song titles include "The Lure of Light", "The Finality", "Fire and Flight" and "The Cosmos Inverted"."..."F*ckin A Man. This is something we've always wanted to do, represent Relapse. Being on Relapse has kinda been a goal since we started RWAKE. It's going to drive us to work even harder to match all the stuff they are going to do for us".
| Source: | relapse.com |
| Band profile: | Rwake |
Nightwish - No 'End Of An Era' DVD?
The Release Of The New Dvd Is In Danger To Be Postponed!
According to Finnish tabloid "Iltalehti" (3.2.06) the release of the "End Of An Era" -liveDVD is in danger to be postponed due to some unexpected problems in contracts. Riku Pääkkönen, the chief executive of Spin-Farm tells that Tarja's manager Marcelo Cabuli is demanding the Spin-Farm -company, Nightwish as a band and the management staff to sign a contract that no one of them is allowed to say anything about Tarja or Marcelo, or anything related to them, without written permission from Marcelo. This kind of contract would practically prevent the publishing of the Nightwish -book this spring as well. "We really found the proposal to be strange and soon realized that this kind of a paper cannot be signed. You can't make contracts like this" says Riku Pääkkönen in Iltalehti arcticle. There would be a 250 000 Euros fine for breaking the contract.
The concert in Hartwall-Arena is about to be released as a DVD and as a live-album. To do that the agreement from all the parties is needed and because of this unfortunate mess it seems hard to get one member to sign.
In worst case Finnish fans will have to order their copy of the DVD from outside the Scandinavia.
"Maybe one could see this as another example how the fans are treated.." says Tuomas in Iltalehti article.
According to Finnish tabloid "Iltalehti" (3.2.06) the release of the "End Of An Era" -liveDVD is in danger to be postponed due to some unexpected problems in contracts. Riku Pääkkönen, the chief executive of Spin-Farm tells that Tarja's manager Marcelo Cabuli is demanding the Spin-Farm -company, Nightwish as a band and the management staff to sign a contract that no one of them is allowed to say anything about Tarja or Marcelo, or anything related to them, without written permission from Marcelo. This kind of contract would practically prevent the publishing of the Nightwish -book this spring as well. "We really found the proposal to be strange and soon realized that this kind of a paper cannot be signed. You can't make contracts like this" says Riku Pääkkönen in Iltalehti arcticle. There would be a 250 000 Euros fine for breaking the contract.
The concert in Hartwall-Arena is about to be released as a DVD and as a live-album. To do that the agreement from all the parties is needed and because of this unfortunate mess it seems hard to get one member to sign.
In worst case Finnish fans will have to order their copy of the DVD from outside the Scandinavia.
"Maybe one could see this as another example how the fans are treated.." says Tuomas in Iltalehti article.
| Source: | Iltalehti 3.2.2006 |
| Band profile: | Nightwish |
Azaghal - To Record New Album
Azaghal will enter the studio to record their 6th album, their follow up to "Codex Antitheus".
Nargath comments: "The studio is booked, we will start recording in 2 weeks. We are using the same studio as last time, but we are
going for a bit dirtier and rawer sounds/production this time. The working title for the album is "Luciferin Valo"
("The Light of Lucifer") but that might still change.
The album will feature 9-11 tracks, depending on how they turn out and which combination makes the best whole.
Song titles include "Verta ja Tuhkaa" ("Blood and Ashes"), "Teen Paholaisen Työtä" ("I do the Devils work"), "Kuolonkäärme" ("The Death Serpent"), "Tuhoaja" ("Destroyer") and "Ilmestyskirjan Ratsastajat" ("Riders of the Apocalypse") amongst others.
The material is more midtempo based than on the last album and hmm dare I say, catchier, than on Codex."
In other hand, Nargath's project Wyrd inked a deal with Avantgarde Music.
Nargath comments: "The studio is booked, we will start recording in 2 weeks. We are using the same studio as last time, but we are
going for a bit dirtier and rawer sounds/production this time. The working title for the album is "Luciferin Valo"
("The Light of Lucifer") but that might still change.
The album will feature 9-11 tracks, depending on how they turn out and which combination makes the best whole.
Song titles include "Verta ja Tuhkaa" ("Blood and Ashes"), "Teen Paholaisen Työtä" ("I do the Devils work"), "Kuolonkäärme" ("The Death Serpent"), "Tuhoaja" ("Destroyer") and "Ilmestyskirjan Ratsastajat" ("Riders of the Apocalypse") amongst others.
The material is more midtempo based than on the last album and hmm dare I say, catchier, than on Codex."
In other hand, Nargath's project Wyrd inked a deal with Avantgarde Music.
| Source: | avantgardemusic.com |
| Band profile: | Azaghal |
Vanden Plas - Samples From "Christ.0" Online
The German band posted on their the website three sound sample from their upcoming album "Christ.0" to be released on 24 February 2006. Go here
to check the samples.
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to check the samples.
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| Source: | vandenplas.de |
| Band profile: | Vanden Plas |
David Readman - Sign With Frontiers Records
David Readman (Pink Cream 69 singer) have inked a deal with the Italian hard rock label Frontiers. He's currently working on some new songs. He also comments: "In March will be the release of the project that I did with Andre Andersen from Royal Hunt...so looking forward to that.I sang on 5 songs which were recorded in my own studio.Emerald Studios. And a bit more news, I have decided to bring the David Readman Band back to life, which will have a whole new line up and set list. Looking forward to playing a Club near you!"
| Source: | davidreadman.com |