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Doro - New Album, "Warrior Soul"

Doro ´s new album "Warrior Soul" is ready!

It is done! Doro 's new album "Warrior Soul" is ready and willing now and will be released on 27th March

(24th March in Germany). The blonde Metal Queen has finished working on it with an extreme positive impression.

"It 's a really strong feeling", she describes. "Something very big".

Indeed the reactions to the album are overwhelming so far - twelve regular tracks and two bonus tracks for the limited edition present Doro from her strongest side. "It is time for heavy metal again", Marc Halupczok from German Metal Hammer says. Huge fireworks full of urtypical, strong Doro-hymns, everything from hard to soft.

The tracklist thereby is the following:

01. You 're My Family,
02. Haunted Heart,
03. Strangers Yesterday,
04. Thunderspell,
05. Warrior Soul,
06. Heaven I See,
07. Creep Into My Brain,
08. Above The Ashes,
09. My Majesty,
10. In Liebe Und Freundschaft,
11. Ungebrochen,
12. Shine On

Bonus Tracks:

13. Angel In The Dark,
14. 1999

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Source: Underclass
Band profile: Doro
Posted: 31.01.2006 by Jeff | Comments (0)


Finnish Metal Expo 2006 - Bands Line Up And News

FINNISH METAL EXPO 17.-18.2.2006, KAAPELITEHDAS, HELSINKI, FINLAND

- Winterborn completing the line-up
- Show times now online at www.fme.fi
- Instrument clinics and exhibition stands present high caliber
guests
- Finnish Metal Awards -poll very popular

The program for Finnish Metal Expo, the event specialising in the metal music industry, at kaapelitehdas (Cablefactory) in Helsinki, Finland during Feb 17.-18. is now ready.

The last vacant slot in the show program is now filled by Winterborn. This up-and-coming Finnish melodic metal act will take the stage on Saturday, thus completing the line-up. The entire artist roster can be found at the end of this e-mail as well as in the web, www.fme.fi.

The programs for the two clinic/side stages have also been finalised. The instrument clinic stage provided by Musamaailma Music Shop will feature the likes of Alexi Laiho, Roope Latvala, Kuisma Aalto, Tuomo Saikkonen, Marco Hietala, Emppu Vuorinen, Mikko Kaakkuriniemi, Lauri Porra and Tuomas Väinölä. The second side stage at Puristamo will feature listening sessions from up coming releases from various record labels as well as the latest inventions on the metal karaoke-front. Exact schedules and participant lists on the web. The exhibition stands will also present world class stars; so far the FME-organisation has been been informed of the arrival of Tuomas Holopainen of Nightwish and Tomas Haake of Meshuggah. A large number of Finnish metal musicians can naturally be found representing at the expo stands.

The Finnish Metal Awards -gala that takes place on Friday Feb 17th will reward the best Finnish metal of the year, elected by the people. So far, more than 7000 votes have been cast and the poll will close on Feb 10th. The winners will be announced at 20:30 on FME-Friday.

Tickets for Finnish Metal Expo are now on sale through Tiketti (www.tiketti.fi) and Lippupalvelu (www.lippupalvelu.fi) In advance, we sell one day tickets only, 20 euros each. FME is an all-ages event
with bars to those over 18 and feel the need for such services. Expo Tickets are sold at the door only. Expo Tickets 7 euros each, family package 25 euros (includes 2 adults max 3 children).

Finnish Metal Expo 2006 -artists:

Friday 17.2.2006:

Ajattara
Evergrey (swe)
Pain Confessor
Swallow The Sun
Teräsbetoni
Verjnuarmu
Finnish Metal Awards -gala

Saturday 18.2.2006:

Amorphis
ANJ (rus)
Bloodpit
Ensiferum
Naildown
SinKing
U.D.O. (ger)
Waltari
Winterborn
45 Degree Woman

Finnish Metal Events Oy

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Posted: 30.01.2006 by Jeff | Comments (0)


Anthemon - New CD Details

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 :
Welcome to the new version of the site !
"ALL IS CYCLICAL Edit-Version" is available at MEDIA section. New pics are also available.

Tuesday, November 2, 2005 : NEW DRUMMER
ANTHEMON completes Line-Up with the addition of drummer Ludovic Rouix.

Friday, September 2, 2005 : NEW RECORD
The new ANTHEMON album is entitled "KADAVRESKI". Recorded between June and August 2005, the band's third opus has been mixed once again by Ahti Kortelaiene at Tico Tico studio in Finland. "KADAVRESKI", split in two parts, features the following tracks :

SIDE A
1. Kadavreski (23'02)

SIDE B
2. Print Of The Sand Glass (9'02)
3. All Is Cyclical (6'53)
4. Weight Of The Feather (5'22)
The first song, which gives its title to the album, has the particularity to be a "cadavre exquis (exquisite corpse)"; Every member of the band has composed a part without knowing the content of the parts written by the others.

Source: anthemon.com NOTE: According to a post...
Band profile: Anthemon
Posted: 30.01.2006 by Jason W. | Comments (0)


Finntroll - Lead Singer Wilska Fired

Finland's Finntroll have parted ways with singer Tapio Wilska. Wilska's official statement on the matter from band's website:

"With a heavy heart I bring you the following news: In a band meeting one hour ago I was fired as a singer of Finntroll. Reasons are many and for the most part private, but personal differences and lack of discussion have led my bandmates to doubt my commitment for this band. I believe this will be discussed widely in the following days and more info will undoubtedly be out soon for your viewing pleasure. I will only say the following: These past three years have been the best times of my life and I want to thank all the friends I've gained from this, crews past and present, supporters who came to our shows and shared the good and the bad times. I will always cherish you in my heart. Thanks for my now ex-bandmates for sharing this experience with me. Life goes on and wounds will heal. The future remains to be seen.

"Thank all of you and see you sometime, somewhere."

Source: finntroll.net
Band profile: Finntroll
Posted: 30.01.2006 by Angelique | Comments (0)


Infernal Angels - To Release Debut Album Soon

The first full-length album of Italian BM act Infernal Angels, titled "Shining Evil Light", will be released in February 2006 by Officina Rock Records/Masterpiece (Fearbringer, Lord Vampyr, Necroart...). The first edition will be printed in a limited version of 333 copies handle numeration. The album, recorded in the T.S.A Studios and mastered at 4th Dimension Studios contains 9 tracks of Obscure and Epic Black Metal. Out in February 2006.

Band profile: Infernal Angels
Posted: 28.01.2006 by Deadsoulman | Comments (0)


Eternal Tears Of Sorrow - Before The Bleeding Sun

Eternal Tears of Sorrow proudly present the details on their fifth album BEFORE THE BLEEDING SUN, out in Finland April 26th on Spinefarm Records. (The release dates outside Finland may vary.)

Before the Bleeding Sun is band's first album since their reunion that took place in 2005. The album was recorded at Tico-Tico Studios in Kemi and at Note-On Studios in Kuopio and will be mixed by Mikko Karmila at Finnvox Studios. It is also the first album featuring lead guitarist Risto Ruuth (also in Scyron) and keyboardist Janne Tolsa (also in Tarot).

Says the band: 'The album is damn heavy but still more diverse and more melodic than any of our previous albums. The whole process has rarely been so easy and rewarding for us before, all the pieces really clicked together this time'.

Track list:

1. Sweet Lilith of My Dreams
2. Another Me
3. Red Dawn Rising
4. Upon the Moors
5. Sakura No Rei
6. Sinister Rain
7. Lost Rune of Thunder
8. Tar Still Flows
9. Angelheart, Ravenheart (Act I: Before the Bleeding Sun)

Guest vocalists: lead vocals by Jarmo Kylmänen (Scyron) and Miriam "Sfinx" Renvåg (Ram-Zet). Backing vocals by Jarmo Kylmänen, Miriam Renvåg, Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica) and Marco Hietala (Nightwish & Tarot).

Cover art by Travis Smith.

Eternal Tears of Sorrow 2006:

Altti Veteläinen (vocals, bass)
Jarmo Puolakanaho (guitar)
Risto Ruuth (lead guitar)
Janne Tolsa (keyboards)
Petri Sankala (drums)

http://www.eternaltears.info/

Band profile: Eternal Tears Of Sorrow
Posted: 28.01.2006 by Abougrej | Comments (0)


Twilightning - Keyboard Player Leaves The Band

The following message was posted on Twilightning's website concerning the departure of keyboard player Mikko Naukkarinen:

"Nasse has decided to leave Twilightning. We have talked things through with him a while ago and understood his reasons to leave the band. Although this sucks ass, we are all happy for all the years we have spend together. Thanks! Twilightning will go on without a keyboard player at least for now."

Source: twilightning.net
Band profile: Twilightning
Posted: 26.01.2006 by Music4TheSpirit | Comments (0)


Arise - Back In The Studio

Swedish melodic death/thrashers Arise are now in the Studio recording a demo/promo in search for a new record deal. The drums were recorded a couple of weeks ago, the guitars and bass lines will be finished this upcoming weekend, and the vocals short after! It's gonna be a killer, keep your eyes and ears open!

Source: ariseonline.com
Band profile: Arise
Posted: 26.01.2006 by Deadsoulman | Comments (0)


The Funeral Orchestra - Sign With Aftermath Music

The Swedish band The Funeral Orchestra signed a deal with Aftermath Music to release their second album entitled "Necro Occult" on 06/06/2006. The album is set to be recorded during February/March this year.

Source: aftermath-music.com
Band profile: The Funeral Orchestra
Posted: 26.01.2006 by Music4TheSpirit | Comments (0)


Theatre Of Tragedy - News And Tour Date

The storm is coming! The remaining weeks until the release of the Norwegians'new album, which is called "Storm", are passing by faster than the wind.

As a first thunderstorm the title track will be released as a single on the 24th February.

Next to the song itself and a club-remix of it, the single will contain another track from the new album

("Begin And End") as well as a totally exclusive one.

The more than strong comeback of a band has begun that has never really been away.

And it will be a new proof that Theatre of Tragedy not only have influenced the music scene, but they still do.

A proof for no other band than Theatre of Tragedy themselves to be as good in that as they are.

The signs are saying "storm" - let 's get blown away!

THEATRE OF TRAGEDY www.theatreoftragedy.com

plus special guest: GOTHMINISTER www.gothminister.com (31.03. - 16.04.2006)

new THEATRE OF TRAGEDY-Album ?Storm" on 24.03.2006 via AFM RECORDS www.afm-records.de

31.03.2006 Kopenhagen (DK), The Rock

01.04.2006 Glauchau, Alte Spinnerei

02.04.2006 Nürnberg, Löwensaal

03.04.2006 Frankfurt, Batschkapp

04.04.2006 Berlin, Kato

05.04.2006 Hamburg, Markthalle

06.04.2006 Duisburg, Pulp

07.04.2006 Leiden (NL), LVC

08.04.2006 Gent (B), Arena van Vletingen

09.04.2006 London (UK), Islington Academy

10.04.2006 Paris (F), La Locomotive

11.04.2006 Zürich (CH), Abart

12.04.2006 Roma (I), Alpheus (new!!! venue change)

13.04.2006 Bassano (Vicenza / I), La Gabbia

14.04.2006 Wien (A), Szene Wien

15.04.2006 Bad Salzungen, Kallewerk

16.04.2006 Hannover, Musikzentrum

27.04.2006 Oslo (N), John Dee

28.04.2006 Bergen (N), Kvarteret

06.05.2006 Stavanger (N), Folken

12.05.2006 Tromso (N), Driv

13.05.2006 Hamar (N), Hydranten

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Source: Underclass
Band profile: Theatre Of Tragedy
Posted: 25.01.2006 by Jeff | Comments (0)


Epica - To Record Live DVD & ProgPower

As posted on the official website:

The 4th May 2006 will mark a new highlight for Epica's career when the band will be recording their very first live DVD at the famous Paradiso Amsterdam. To make this evening even more special, Epica will also be presenting their unique photo & soundbook The Road To Paradiso. This book will contain a lot of pictures and stories but will also feature an Audio-CD with interviews, unreleased live material and other rarities.

The band wants the book to be made for the fans, but also by the fans. For more info on this topic and how to participate in this unique project please visit: www.theroadtoparadiso.com

Epica will play at the Progpower USA in Atlanta. It's the first time that a Dutch band will perform on this big festival. We are looking forward to our first US show!

Source: epica.nl
Band profile: Epica
Posted: 24.01.2006 by wrathchild | Comments (0)


Hellveto - Record Deal With Dark Symphonies

HELLVETO SIGN TO DARK SYMPHONIES

DARK SYMPHONIES is very honored to announce the signing of Poland's
Elite black metal band HELLVETO! Having already gained worldwide
acclaim with several important releases including their last two full
length releases IN ARMS OF KURPIAN PHANTOM (2003) and KLATWA (2005),
HELLVETO is now prepared to unleash their most epic work to date with
their Dark Symphonies debut entitled ZMIERZCH. Translated literally to
mean "dusk," Zmierzch takes the listener back to those forgotten times
when the ancient beliefs were forged by the fires of the true Pagan
spirits. HELLVETO is the artistic expression of one enigmatic figure
L.O.N. who has skillfully executed all the music and designed the
spectacular artwork and layout for Zmierzch. For those uninitiated with
the sound of HELLVETO, take the epic keyboard sounds of Summoning and
folk sensibilities of early Vintersorg and blend it within the melodic
splendor and power of Emperor and Limbonic Art, and one begins to
approach the grim and glorious grandeur that is HELLVETO!

Recorded at LS Studio and Burnt Laboratory in Poland, during the
summer/autumn of 2005, ZMIERZCH contains 10 brand new tracks with over
50 minutes of True Pagan Black Metal Music! Dark Symphonies has set the
official world wide release date for TUESDAY MARCH 21, 2006! The first
1,000 copies will included a limited edition poster designed by L.O.N.

Track listing for Zmierzch:

1. U zmierzchu bram
2. Hrabia karpackich szczytow
3. Krwawy swit
4. Uspione herezje
5. Szepty bitewnych pol
6. W ramionach klatwy
7. Daje wam potegi smak
8. Zawsze trwal bede...
9. Na swych barkach niose wam smierc
10 ....ktos ty?

HELLVETO - A Selected Discography:

HELLVETO-"Shadow of the Blue..." 2000
X.2005-CD /Dragon's Breath-USA/

HELLVETO-"Autumnal Night" 2001
2003-CD /Goi Music-ESP/

HELLVETO-"Zemsta" 2001/2002
X.2005-CD /Black Plague Rec-USA/

HELLVETO-"Epitaph" 2002
2005-Split CD /Fatal Ecstasy Prod-BY/

HELLVETO-"My Eternal Hegemony..." 2001/2002
X.2005-CD /Dragon's Breath-USA/

HELLVETO-"Prelude to dying..." 2002/2003
X.2005-CD /Black Plague Prod-USA/

HELLVETO-"In Arms of Kurpian Phantom..." 2003
2004-CD /Black Plague Rec-USA/

HELLVETO-"Klatwa" 2004/2005
2005-CD /Black Plague Rec-USA/

HELLVETO-"Zmierzch" 2005
2006-CD /Dark Symphonies Records- USA/

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Source: Dark Symphonie
Band profile: Hellveto
Posted: 24.01.2006 by Jeff | Comments (0)


Vanden Plas - New Album Delayed A Little

The release date of the new Vanden Plas album had to be pushed back a little due to a delay of the final mix. "Christ 0" will be in stores at the end of April. The concept of the album is based on Alexandre Dumas' novel "The Count of Monte Cristo". The first edition comes in a special packaging and will feature the Andrew Lloyd Webber song "Gethsemane" from the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" as a bonus track.

- Vanden Plas Newsletter -

Band profile: Vanden Plas
Posted: 24.01.2006 by Music4TheSpirit | Comments (0)


Vader - The Whole EP Available For Listening

At this location

http://www.mp3.com/vader/artists/33472/summary.html

you will be able to listen to the whole Vader EP "The Art of War". It's streaming, so it can't be downloaded. Windows Media Player is required. The EP was made available for listening one day before its American release.

Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: Vader
Posted: 23.01.2006 by Daniell | Comments (0)


Rhapsody - Virtual Release Party Of New Live Album

As posted on the official website (and coined by user bodomvzla):

Virtual Release Party Of Rhapsody's - "Live In Canada 2005 - The Dark Secret"

Another surprise for the Rhapsody fans! It will be possible to listen to the entire album online without paying for it! This streaming is online only for 24 hours, so make sure you'll be online!

This unique event will take place at:
http://www.magiccirclemusic.com/rhapsody_preview
Saturday, January 21, 2006
You can listen to the album between 0:00 CET till 23:59 CET

Source: mightyrhapsody.com
Band profile: Rhapsody
Posted: 21.01.2006 by wrathchild | Comments (0)