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Hubi Meisel - Announce Release Date
Guitarist Hubi Meisel (Book of Reflections, Maeve of Connacht, ex-Dreamscape) announced the release date for his upcoming solo album "Kailash" that will be an concept album dealing "about the Himalayas & Tibet and ancient myths of the Buddhist/Hindu culture".
The Release of the album will be on 27 of February 2006 via Lion Records.
The Release of the album will be on 27 of February 2006 via Lion Records.
| Source: | hubimeisel.com |
Griffin - Part Ways With Guitarist
Griffin will hit the road as support for King Diamond next year. Griffin starts the tour in Poland on May 9th.
Griffin has parted ways with lead guitarist Marcus Silver. The band wish him all the best for the future.
http://www.griffin.no
Griffin has parted ways with lead guitarist Marcus Silver. The band wish him all the best for the future.
http://www.griffin.no
Andromeda - Details On New Album
The upcoming Andromeda album entitled "Chimera" will be release "in Japan on the 21st of January (Marquee/Avalon). A date for North America, Europe and the rest of the world will soon come!"
The tracklist of the album is the following:
1. Periscope
2. In the End The
3. Hidden Riddle
4. Going Under
5. The Cage of Me
6. No Guidelines
7. Iskenderun
8. Inner Circle
9. Blink of an Eye
The tracklist of the album is the following:
1. Periscope
2. In the End The
3. Hidden Riddle
4. Going Under
5. The Cage of Me
6. No Guidelines
7. Iskenderun
8. Inner Circle
9. Blink of an Eye
| Source: | andromedaonline.com |
| Band profile: | Andromeda |
Norther - Announce New Drummer
Finnish metal band Norther announced their new drummer. Heikki Saari who also plays in Virtuocity will be playing the drums for the band from now on.
As previously reported, Norther's new album "Till Death Unites US" will be coming out this 25 of January 2006.
As previously reported, Norther's new album "Till Death Unites US" will be coming out this 25 of January 2006.
| Source: | norther.net |
| Band profile: | Norther |
Eternal Tears Of Sorrow - Studio Update
Hello guys & gals!
As already told in our blog ( http://www.etenaltears.info/blog/ ), the
second part of the recording sessions for our fifth album begins
tomorrow, the first of December.
The song-writing process went smoothly once again, and we hope to get
out of the studio before Christmas
.
The album will be out next March or April. Further information on the
album will be released later.
So, keep on checking out our blog for details on how the recording
sessions progress!
Thanks,
Jarmo
As already told in our blog ( http://www.etenaltears.info/blog/ ), the
second part of the recording sessions for our fifth album begins
tomorrow, the first of December.
The song-writing process went smoothly once again, and we hope to get
out of the studio before Christmas
.The album will be out next March or April. Further information on the
album will be released later.
So, keep on checking out our blog for details on how the recording
sessions progress!
Thanks,
Jarmo
| Source: | Eternal Tears Of Sorrow newsletter |
| Band profile: | Eternal Tears Of Sorrow |
Saxon - To Write New Material
Nigel Glocker (drummer of Saxon) posted the following message in his official website:
"Just a quickie! - we're back out for a short pre-Christmas tour starting this Saturday 3rd December in Stockholm. Due to the US tour being postponed, we didn't waste anytime and spent a couple of weeks trying a few new song ideas out. After the Christmas and New Year break, we aim to get into "Serious Writing Mode" - obviously, this won't affect any touring schedules. Other news - went and saw Motorhead down in Southampton - once again , superb! Thanks to Phil, Lem, and Mikky for the hospitality! The support, 'In Flames', were great too!
On a final note, The Mad Men track, 'Cheers Murray'(aka 'Pit Stop'), is on the new 'They Think It's all over....' dvd. See you on the road."
"Just a quickie! - we're back out for a short pre-Christmas tour starting this Saturday 3rd December in Stockholm. Due to the US tour being postponed, we didn't waste anytime and spent a couple of weeks trying a few new song ideas out. After the Christmas and New Year break, we aim to get into "Serious Writing Mode" - obviously, this won't affect any touring schedules. Other news - went and saw Motorhead down in Southampton - once again , superb! Thanks to Phil, Lem, and Mikky for the hospitality! The support, 'In Flames', were great too!
On a final note, The Mad Men track, 'Cheers Murray'(aka 'Pit Stop'), is on the new 'They Think It's all over....' dvd. See you on the road."
| Source: | nigelglockler.com |
| Band profile: | Saxon |
Strommoussheld - Announce New Drummer
The band announced that Venis (also in Luminaria) will be their new drummer. "StrommoussHeld will play as a special guest of Metalfilia Festival in Krakow, Poland scheduled on 17th of December 2005. Other confirmed bands are Sceptic, Thy Disease & Virgin Snatch."
| Source: | strommoussheld.com |
Crimson Glory - Update
The following message is posted at Crimson Glory's website:
"It's been six years since the band released its last album, and 16 years since it performed with its classic lineup.
That will change in 2006, when CG celebrates the 20th anniversary of its first album with reissues of its back catalog, new releases of rare audio and video, and live performances, says founder/guitarist Jon Drenning.
"There's a tremendous amount of loyal fans around the world who love this band, and they're making it possible for this to happen, because they keep demanding more material from Crimson Glory," Drenning said.
Drenning has reassembled original members Midnight (lead vocals), Ben Jackson (guitar) and Jeff Lords (bass). The drummer has yet to be announced.
The reunion will include:
Remastered reissues of the band's self-titled first CD, originally released in 1986, "Transcendence" (1988) and "Astronomica" (1999), all on Black Lotus Records. All will contain previously unreleased tracks; "Astronomica" may include Midnight's vocals for the first time and a new video shot at the pyramids in Egypt.
A DVD featuring never-before-released live footage, including a 1989 concert at the Manatee Civic Center.
An anthology box set, "Valley of Shadows, Kingdoms of Light."
Live performances at various European festivals.
In addition, Drenning has signed a side deal with Black Lotus to distribute CDs by unknown American bands in Europe. Drenning, who books and promotes acts in various Bradenton clubs, has already made agreements with Gargamel! and Ripa Joda.
The band also plans on recording an all-new album for 2007, backed by a tour.
All this begs one question: Will Crimson Glory once again don the face masks synonymous with its name?
"Being that it's part of our history, I think we will to some degree," Drenning said. "Maybe for (concert) encores, we'll put the masks back on"."
"It's been six years since the band released its last album, and 16 years since it performed with its classic lineup.
That will change in 2006, when CG celebrates the 20th anniversary of its first album with reissues of its back catalog, new releases of rare audio and video, and live performances, says founder/guitarist Jon Drenning.
"There's a tremendous amount of loyal fans around the world who love this band, and they're making it possible for this to happen, because they keep demanding more material from Crimson Glory," Drenning said.
Drenning has reassembled original members Midnight (lead vocals), Ben Jackson (guitar) and Jeff Lords (bass). The drummer has yet to be announced.
The reunion will include:
Remastered reissues of the band's self-titled first CD, originally released in 1986, "Transcendence" (1988) and "Astronomica" (1999), all on Black Lotus Records. All will contain previously unreleased tracks; "Astronomica" may include Midnight's vocals for the first time and a new video shot at the pyramids in Egypt.
A DVD featuring never-before-released live footage, including a 1989 concert at the Manatee Civic Center.
An anthology box set, "Valley of Shadows, Kingdoms of Light."
Live performances at various European festivals.
In addition, Drenning has signed a side deal with Black Lotus to distribute CDs by unknown American bands in Europe. Drenning, who books and promotes acts in various Bradenton clubs, has already made agreements with Gargamel! and Ripa Joda.
The band also plans on recording an all-new album for 2007, backed by a tour.
All this begs one question: Will Crimson Glory once again don the face masks synonymous with its name?
"Being that it's part of our history, I think we will to some degree," Drenning said. "Maybe for (concert) encores, we'll put the masks back on"."
| Source: | crimson-glory.com |
| Band profile: | Crimson Glory |
Sabbat - Guitarist Temis Osmond Quits
The Japanese black metal band Sabbat has posted the following on their official website:
"Sabbat are in search of a new guitar player! After over 14 years with Sabbat Temis Osmond is leaving the band due to difficulties in combining the schedules of the band and his private life. Gezol and Zorugelion are determined to continue but for the time being Sabbat are not likely to play live shows until a new guitar player is found. Temis has still agreed to help the band with some studio work but a permanent solution for the line-up problem is being searched."
"Sabbat are in search of a new guitar player! After over 14 years with Sabbat Temis Osmond is leaving the band due to difficulties in combining the schedules of the band and his private life. Gezol and Zorugelion are determined to continue but for the time being Sabbat are not likely to play live shows until a new guitar player is found. Temis has still agreed to help the band with some studio work but a permanent solution for the line-up problem is being searched."
| Source: | welcome.to |
Natron - Split With Holy Records
The following update has been posted on the band's official website:
"After more then 7 years, 4 albums(1999 "Negative Prevails", 2000"Bedtime for Mercy", 2002"Necrospective", 2004"Livid Corruption" ) and a couple of compilations, Natron officially part ways with their label Holy Records.
"Our deal still included an option but - some discussions later - we all thought better to anticipate the expiration of the contract as cooperation didn't satisfy both parts anymore.We thank Holy Records for helping somehow Natron to spread their music in the underground through the past years.
"Beside planning tours/gigs ( we're going to update the gig section really soon!), we're currently demoing new songs and planning to release a new album within the summer/fall 2006....in the meanwhile we're looking for a new label as well,stay tuned!"
"After more then 7 years, 4 albums(1999 "Negative Prevails", 2000"Bedtime for Mercy", 2002"Necrospective", 2004"Livid Corruption" ) and a couple of compilations, Natron officially part ways with their label Holy Records.
"Our deal still included an option but - some discussions later - we all thought better to anticipate the expiration of the contract as cooperation didn't satisfy both parts anymore.We thank Holy Records for helping somehow Natron to spread their music in the underground through the past years.
"Beside planning tours/gigs ( we're going to update the gig section really soon!), we're currently demoing new songs and planning to release a new album within the summer/fall 2006....in the meanwhile we're looking for a new label as well,stay tuned!"
| Source: | natron.it |
| Band profile: | Natron |
Atrocity - Work on 'Werk 80 Pt. II' and DVD
ATROCITY fans watch out! Additionally to the work on the follower to "Werk 80", ATROCITY are already busy with their next project: the first DVD of the band will be released in 2006! To present you the best possible retrospective of the more than 20-year-long band history ATROCITY need your support. Send them all the dates of concerts you visited, especially those in the first years of the band. They also ask you to send photos, videos etc. of their live gigs. The best stuff will be featured on the DVD!
Your ATROCITY stuff to:
info@atrocity.de
Mastersound Entertainment
c/o Atrocity History
Schorndorfer Straße 25
70736 Fellbach
Germany
Your ATROCITY stuff to:
info@atrocity.de
Mastersound Entertainment
c/o Atrocity History
Schorndorfer Straße 25
70736 Fellbach
Germany
| Source: | atrocity.de |
| Band profile: | Atrocity |
Dark Fortress - Sign With Century Media
Century Media Records has announced the signing of German black metal hopefuls DARK FORTRESS. The group's fourth full-length CD, "Séance", will be released in Europe on January 30, 2006 and will feature the artwork by Travis Smith (NEVERMORE, KATATONIA, OPETH).
"Séance" track listing:
01. Ghastly Indoctrination (7:39)
02. CataWomb (6:41)
03. Requiem Grotesque (6:50)
04. While They Sleep (7:11)
05. To Harvest The Artefacts Of Mockery (4:11)
06. Poltergeist (5:56)
07. Revolution:Vanity (5:14)
08. Incide (5:20)
09. Shardfigures (6:22)
10. Insomnia (6:34)
Total playing time: 62:05 minutes
"Séance" track listing:
01. Ghastly Indoctrination (7:39)
02. CataWomb (6:41)
03. Requiem Grotesque (6:50)
04. While They Sleep (7:11)
05. To Harvest The Artefacts Of Mockery (4:11)
06. Poltergeist (5:56)
07. Revolution:Vanity (5:14)
08. Incide (5:20)
09. Shardfigures (6:22)
10. Insomnia (6:34)
Total playing time: 62:05 minutes
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Dark Fortress |
Katatonia - Complete New Album Details Revealed
Sweden's KATATONIA have set "The Great Cold Distance" as the title of their seventh full-length album, due on March 13, 2006 via Peaceville Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Viva Emptiness" was recorded at Fascination Street studios in the outskirts of Örebro, Sweden and was mastered at the Cutting Room in Stockholm.
"The Great Cold Distance" track listing:
01. Leaders
02. Deliberation
03. Soil's Song
04. My Twin
05. Consternation
06. Follower
07. Rusted
08. Increase
09. July
10. In The White
11. The Itch
12. Journey Through Pressure
A single, "My Twin", will precede the album on February 13. The single, which will be available for paid download on February 6, will feature the following track listing:
01. My Twin (Single Edit)
02. My Twin (Opium Dub)
03. Displaced
04. Dissolving Bonds
Download an audio sample of "My Twin" and view the album/single artwork (plus new band photo) at http://www.katatonia.com .
Read more ››
"The Great Cold Distance" track listing:
01. Leaders
02. Deliberation
03. Soil's Song
04. My Twin
05. Consternation
06. Follower
07. Rusted
08. Increase
09. July
10. In The White
11. The Itch
12. Journey Through Pressure
A single, "My Twin", will precede the album on February 13. The single, which will be available for paid download on February 6, will feature the following track listing:
01. My Twin (Single Edit)
02. My Twin (Opium Dub)
03. Displaced
04. Dissolving Bonds
Download an audio sample of "My Twin" and view the album/single artwork (plus new band photo) at http://www.katatonia.com .
Read more ››
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Katatonia |
OSI - Album Update
OSI (Office Of Strategic Influence), the project featuring Fates Warning guitarist Jim Matheos, ex-Dream Theater keyboardist Kevin Moore and Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, have posted the following message on their official web site:
"Jim, Kevin and Mike were at Carriage House Studios in Connecticut on November 18-20 tracking drums for the forthcoming OSI album. Jim and Kevin are now tracking guitars and vocals, and mixing will take place in January. More information will be posted on this site (track listing, release dates, etc.) as it becomes available."
Initially Mike Portnoy looks like he wasn't going to be involved - he said "Initially I wasn't going to partake in the album and had passed on the offer, but I guess the moral of the story is, 'Never say never,'".
"Jim, Kevin and Mike were at Carriage House Studios in Connecticut on November 18-20 tracking drums for the forthcoming OSI album. Jim and Kevin are now tracking guitars and vocals, and mixing will take place in January. More information will be posted on this site (track listing, release dates, etc.) as it becomes available."
Initially Mike Portnoy looks like he wasn't going to be involved - he said "Initially I wasn't going to partake in the album and had passed on the offer, but I guess the moral of the story is, 'Never say never,'".
| Source: | osiband.com |
| Band profile: | OSI |
Fatal Force - Debut Album Completed
Fatal Force, project formed by Torben Enevoldsen (Section A), Mats Levén (Ex-Abstrakt Algebra, Ex Malmsteen, At Vance) and Daniel Flores(Zool, Tears of Anger, Mind's Eye), completed their debut album.
The Tracklist is the following:
Everyone
Domino
No Question
Caveman
Nothing Is Forever
Far Away
Let Me Know
Out Of Fuel
Eye To Eye
Insanity
The Only One
The Tracklist is the following:
Everyone
Domino
No Question
Caveman
Nothing Is Forever
Far Away
Let Me Know
Out Of Fuel
Eye To Eye
Insanity
The Only One
| Source: | torbenenevoldsen.com |