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Tristwood - Record Deal With Sound Riot
Tristwood signs with Sound Riot Records.
We are proud to add this new act to our label, an Austrian band combining the brutality and speed of the Black and Death Metal with the abysmal atmosphere of Industrial. Essential for fans of Behemoth, The Amenta, Samael, Nile or Anaal Nathrakh. Apocalyptic Metal, a soundtrack for the end of the world.
Currently the band is finishing the mixing process of their new album entitled "The Delphic Doctrine" that is scheduled to out in the beginning of 2006. The album will feature 8 songs plus intro and outro in almost 45 minutes of furious onslaught!!!
An excerpt of the upcoming album can to be listened to Downloads section of our website or through this link:
http://www.soundriotrecords.com/releases/samples/Tristwood%20-%20The%20Delphic%20Doctrine%20(short).mp3
TRISTWOOD
www.tristwood.com
We are proud to add this new act to our label, an Austrian band combining the brutality and speed of the Black and Death Metal with the abysmal atmosphere of Industrial. Essential for fans of Behemoth, The Amenta, Samael, Nile or Anaal Nathrakh. Apocalyptic Metal, a soundtrack for the end of the world.
Currently the band is finishing the mixing process of their new album entitled "The Delphic Doctrine" that is scheduled to out in the beginning of 2006. The album will feature 8 songs plus intro and outro in almost 45 minutes of furious onslaught!!!
An excerpt of the upcoming album can to be listened to Downloads section of our website or through this link:
http://www.soundriotrecords.com/releases/samples/Tristwood%20-%20The%20Delphic%20Doctrine%20(short).mp3
TRISTWOOD
www.tristwood.com
| Source: | SOUND RIOT RECORDS |
Rivendell - Go Separate Ways With Skaldic Art
As announced in the band's official site, the band ended up their contract with Skaldic Art in good terms. Rivendell have already signed a contract with the German label Perverted Taste that should release their upcoming album "Farewell - The Last Dawn" promptly.
| Source: | listen.to |
Elvenking - 3rd Album To Be Released In Jan, 2006
Italian Folk/power metal band Elvenking has poster following message in their website:
After huge succes of previous albums "Heathenreel" and "Wyrd", EK are ready to return with their third album "THE WINTER WAKE" that will be released on January 27th, once again by AFM-Records.
Recorded at Sherpa Studios (Italy), Mixed at Sonic Pump Studios by Nino Laurenne and mastered at Finnvox Studios by Mika Jussilla (two of Finland's best recording studios), "THE WINTER WAKE" will show once again the main features that made Elvenking a unique band in the current metal scene: fresh and original sound that mixes enchanting melodies, heavy metal groove, catchy choruses and acoustic elements.
With their new full lenghth album the band, encriched by their re-newed line-up, will follow their creative path bringing their sound much further, adding more than ever a personal and mature touch that leads "THE WINTER WAKE" to be an outstanding and surprising collection of songs which are the best manifesto of what EK is in 2005 - some of the songs included are: "Swallowtail", "The Wanderer" and "Neverending Nights".
In these days artist Havancsak Gyula is finishing the works regarding the artwork. This time the booklet will feature 11 different paintings - one for each song - and the cover will be the best piece of art Elvenking could ever ask for.
The band is also proud to announce that the title track will include the very special appereance of Destruction's vocalist Schmier! and that the opening track will be enriched by a fabulous guitar solo played by producer and guitarist Nino Laurenne.
After huge succes of previous albums "Heathenreel" and "Wyrd", EK are ready to return with their third album "THE WINTER WAKE" that will be released on January 27th, once again by AFM-Records.
Recorded at Sherpa Studios (Italy), Mixed at Sonic Pump Studios by Nino Laurenne and mastered at Finnvox Studios by Mika Jussilla (two of Finland's best recording studios), "THE WINTER WAKE" will show once again the main features that made Elvenking a unique band in the current metal scene: fresh and original sound that mixes enchanting melodies, heavy metal groove, catchy choruses and acoustic elements.
With their new full lenghth album the band, encriched by their re-newed line-up, will follow their creative path bringing their sound much further, adding more than ever a personal and mature touch that leads "THE WINTER WAKE" to be an outstanding and surprising collection of songs which are the best manifesto of what EK is in 2005 - some of the songs included are: "Swallowtail", "The Wanderer" and "Neverending Nights".
In these days artist Havancsak Gyula is finishing the works regarding the artwork. This time the booklet will feature 11 different paintings - one for each song - and the cover will be the best piece of art Elvenking could ever ask for.
The band is also proud to announce that the title track will include the very special appereance of Destruction's vocalist Schmier! and that the opening track will be enriched by a fabulous guitar solo played by producer and guitarist Nino Laurenne.
| Source: | elvenking.net |
| Band profile: | Elvenking |
Blind Guardian - All Good With Upcoming Album
Following message was posted in band's website by vocalist Hansi Kürsch:
Hello my friends,
although time keeps on ticking quickly, things go very well in the Guardian camp. To be more precise: we are still on schedule and even though everyone is totally busy and concentrated the atmosphere is very lifely and still relaxed to a certain extend:-) The material for the single will be accomplished at the end of November. To make that happen this particular stuff will get most of our attention for the next 4 weeks. Everyone is already involved in the recording process and we are really excited about the album ΄s progression. It is too early to say when we will be finished exactly, but I would say a worldwide release in the first half of 2006 is very realistic. Things look (sound - as well) very promising. At the moment we are also getting deeper into details such as album title, cover, etc... So, we are about to scratch the most important phase of the recording session and we do not intend to leave you out ... Please, let us work on it a little longer, so we can fix things technically. You will be provided with footage, that is for sure.
Cheers,
Hansi
Hello my friends,
although time keeps on ticking quickly, things go very well in the Guardian camp. To be more precise: we are still on schedule and even though everyone is totally busy and concentrated the atmosphere is very lifely and still relaxed to a certain extend:-) The material for the single will be accomplished at the end of November. To make that happen this particular stuff will get most of our attention for the next 4 weeks. Everyone is already involved in the recording process and we are really excited about the album ΄s progression. It is too early to say when we will be finished exactly, but I would say a worldwide release in the first half of 2006 is very realistic. Things look (sound - as well) very promising. At the moment we are also getting deeper into details such as album title, cover, etc... So, we are about to scratch the most important phase of the recording session and we do not intend to leave you out ... Please, let us work on it a little longer, so we can fix things technically. You will be provided with footage, that is for sure.
Cheers,
Hansi
| Source: | blind-guardian.com |
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
Within Temptation - Prepare New Live DVD
Within Temptation have posted the following message on their official website:
"In November last year our third album 'The Silent Force' came out in Europe and we recently just released it in the UK as well. Things have been going great, and after a summer full of cool European shows it was also good to see some of our UK fans in London and at the Bloodstock Festival earlier this month. We are happy and a little proud to look back on a year full of highlights.
Now, the festival season is almost over. Everyone thinks Within Temptation are going to sit back and put our feet up! On the contrary, we are currently preparing the release of a new live DVD which will contain the special concert we did on Amsterdam's Java Island, cuts from many other live shows, interviews and backstage footage plus the promo videos since the previous DVD (from the Mother Earth tour). We want to get as many highlights on the DVD('s) as possible for our fans! The release of the 'The Silent Force Tour' DVD is scheduled for November 21st. And in the UK, to follow on from our first single 'Stand My Ground', we are also working on our second single - which will be 'Angels'.
But there is still more good news to announce! There will be a new album in 2006, maybe around the summer. Before that though, a new band member will see the light of day... Sharon is five months pregnant and she & Robert expect a baby in January 2006.
The last two years have really given a boost to our inspiration for new songs - we already have a lot of ideas. After the DVD is finished we will be concentrating on writing in order to surprise you with a fresh and an interesting mix of songs as soon as possible!
Today we have been informed that Within Temptation have been nominated for the 'Best Dutch & Belgian Act' Award at MTV's European Music Awards held in Lisbon on November 3rd. If you like, you can vote for Within Temptation at http://ema.mtv.nl.
We would like to thank all of our fans who made it possible for us to play so many international festivals and shows this summer. We enjoyed being on stage in front of you very much and we look forward to seeing you again very soon!"
"In November last year our third album 'The Silent Force' came out in Europe and we recently just released it in the UK as well. Things have been going great, and after a summer full of cool European shows it was also good to see some of our UK fans in London and at the Bloodstock Festival earlier this month. We are happy and a little proud to look back on a year full of highlights.
Now, the festival season is almost over. Everyone thinks Within Temptation are going to sit back and put our feet up! On the contrary, we are currently preparing the release of a new live DVD which will contain the special concert we did on Amsterdam's Java Island, cuts from many other live shows, interviews and backstage footage plus the promo videos since the previous DVD (from the Mother Earth tour). We want to get as many highlights on the DVD('s) as possible for our fans! The release of the 'The Silent Force Tour' DVD is scheduled for November 21st. And in the UK, to follow on from our first single 'Stand My Ground', we are also working on our second single - which will be 'Angels'.
But there is still more good news to announce! There will be a new album in 2006, maybe around the summer. Before that though, a new band member will see the light of day... Sharon is five months pregnant and she & Robert expect a baby in January 2006.
The last two years have really given a boost to our inspiration for new songs - we already have a lot of ideas. After the DVD is finished we will be concentrating on writing in order to surprise you with a fresh and an interesting mix of songs as soon as possible!
Today we have been informed that Within Temptation have been nominated for the 'Best Dutch & Belgian Act' Award at MTV's European Music Awards held in Lisbon on November 3rd. If you like, you can vote for Within Temptation at http://ema.mtv.nl.
We would like to thank all of our fans who made it possible for us to play so many international festivals and shows this summer. We enjoyed being on stage in front of you very much and we look forward to seeing you again very soon!"
| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Within Temptation |
Freedom Call - Bassist Leaves The Band
As seen on the official website:
Freedom Call future (written by Daniel - 09/30/2005)
Hi everybody out there,
as you all might know by now- Ilker has left Freedom Call too. You can read his statement under the rubric "News" . We respect his descision and wish him all the best for the future.
Freedom Call will definitely go on. The interest in FC is very high and we got some interesting offers.
The first auditions will be on October 25/26th.
We will inform you about latest news!
Cheerz Daniel
Official statement from Ilker (written by Ilker Ersin - 09/15/2005)
Hi Freedom Callers.
I'm sorry that I have to tell you now that I am no longer Freedom Call's bass player.
I very much enjoyed the past years with the band, and especially the time with you, but it is time for me to follow a different path now - as some of you noticed, I'm currently getting my own band going.
As Cede already said, the last years were pure Rock'n'Roll, and not just an adventure holiday!
My exit has nothing to do with Cede leaving the band, it is a purely personal decision.
Believe me, it was hard for me to inform Daniel, Chris and Nils about my decision just now, but I have to listen to my heart and act accordingly.
As Freedom Call don't have any concerts planned right now, and Daniel is on the road with Gamma Ray, there should be plenty of time for the band to find adequate replacements for me and Cede (as long as they don't have longer hair than we do :-) ).
From counless talks with the others, I know that they respect - and above all understand - my decisision, and we part in friendship.
I wish Freedom Call all the best for the future, CHEEEEEERRRRRRZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ilker
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Freedom Call future (written by Daniel - 09/30/2005)
Hi everybody out there,
as you all might know by now- Ilker has left Freedom Call too. You can read his statement under the rubric "News" . We respect his descision and wish him all the best for the future.
Freedom Call will definitely go on. The interest in FC is very high and we got some interesting offers.
The first auditions will be on October 25/26th.
We will inform you about latest news!
Cheerz Daniel
Official statement from Ilker (written by Ilker Ersin - 09/15/2005)
Hi Freedom Callers.
I'm sorry that I have to tell you now that I am no longer Freedom Call's bass player.
I very much enjoyed the past years with the band, and especially the time with you, but it is time for me to follow a different path now - as some of you noticed, I'm currently getting my own band going.
As Cede already said, the last years were pure Rock'n'Roll, and not just an adventure holiday!
My exit has nothing to do with Cede leaving the band, it is a purely personal decision.
Believe me, it was hard for me to inform Daniel, Chris and Nils about my decision just now, but I have to listen to my heart and act accordingly.
As Freedom Call don't have any concerts planned right now, and Daniel is on the road with Gamma Ray, there should be plenty of time for the band to find adequate replacements for me and Cede (as long as they don't have longer hair than we do :-) ).
From counless talks with the others, I know that they respect - and above all understand - my decisision, and we part in friendship.
I wish Freedom Call all the best for the future, CHEEEEEERRRRRRZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ilker
Read more ››
| Source: | freedom-call.net (Thanks lyzardos!) |
| Band profile: | Freedom Call |
Emperor - Reunion To Play Live Shows In 2006!
It's official, EMPEROR have reunited to play some exclusive shows. The band is confirmed to headline the Inferno Festival and Wacken Open air 2006!!!
The band reunited after four years to play a surprise three-song set for Norwegian metal magazine Scream's 15-year anniversary, which took place at Oslo's Rockefeller Sept. 30. 2005. The band took the scene by surprise, performed three tracks ? "The Loss And Curse Of Reverence", "I Am The Black Wizards", "Inno A Satana" ? and received a rapturous welcome by an ecstatic crowd. Announced as a "big surprise band," the whole arrangement was so secret that neither organizers of the magazine's anniversary party nor the band itself told their closest friends and associates. Anyone that feels they missed out, fear not, next year is when the big events take place. The surprise gig was merely a cool way to "drop the bomb" and create even bigger anticipation for the upcoming shows.
More news will evidently come later...
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The band reunited after four years to play a surprise three-song set for Norwegian metal magazine Scream's 15-year anniversary, which took place at Oslo's Rockefeller Sept. 30. 2005. The band took the scene by surprise, performed three tracks ? "The Loss And Curse Of Reverence", "I Am The Black Wizards", "Inno A Satana" ? and received a rapturous welcome by an ecstatic crowd. Announced as a "big surprise band," the whole arrangement was so secret that neither organizers of the magazine's anniversary party nor the band itself told their closest friends and associates. Anyone that feels they missed out, fear not, next year is when the big events take place. The surprise gig was merely a cool way to "drop the bomb" and create even bigger anticipation for the upcoming shows.
More news will evidently come later...
Read more ››
| Source: | emperorhorde.com |
| Band profile: | Emperor |
Wintersun - Scheduling the New Album
Wintersun, the band led by former Ensiferum singer Jari Mäenpää, have set "Time" as the working title of their new album, tentatively due late 2006 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to the group's self-titled debut album (released last September) will be recorded in May 2006 at Sonic Pump Studios with producer Nino Laurenne. "The mixing will happen in the beginning of July," Jari writes on the group's web site. "There´s still work that needs to be done with the songs, but I'm sure we'll get there. I believe that this will be a very strong album and I'm very excited about it!"
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Wintersun |
Onslaught Records - New Releases
The following will be released by Onslaught records, you will find Reviews in Metal Storm some time soon...
Black Angel - From The Darkness
Grabnebelfursten - Dynastie...
Paganizer - Death Forever
Piraña - Piraña Attack
To buy juicy stuff, find Mp3's, read news, and more, go to http://records.onslaughter.net/ make sure to hit the "English Version" button below the main menu.
Black Angel - From The Darkness
Grabnebelfursten - Dynastie...
Paganizer - Death Forever
Piraña - Piraña Attack
To buy juicy stuff, find Mp3's, read news, and more, go to http://records.onslaughter.net/ make sure to hit the "English Version" button below the main menu.
Green Christmas Festival
As of today people visiting Metal Storm will be seeing the banner of Green Christmas festival -- the biggest winter rock festival in the Baltics. Metal Storm has become one of the media partners for Green Christmas and thus we will try to keep you up to date as the event nears.
Green Christmas celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Event takes place in Rakvere, Estonia on 16-17 December. The headliners of the festival this year are Anathema and Die Krupps.
Tomorrow, October 1st the first tickets will go on sale.
The Estonian ticket services are Piletilevi and Statoil stations.
Prices:
* Oct 1 - Oct 31: 345 EEK
* Nov 1 - Nov 30: 395 EEK
* Dec 1 - Dec 15: 425 EEK
* At the door 475 EEK (one day ticket 300 EEK)
The Finnish ticket service: http://www.tiketti.fi
Prices:
* Oct 1 - Oct 31: 23 EUR
* Nov 1 -Nov 30: 26 EUR
* Dec 1 - Dec 15: 28 EUR
* At the door 31 EUR (one day ticket is 20 EUR)
In Latvia tickets can be bought from Bilesu Serviss http://www.ticketservice.lv and Statoil stations.
Prices:
* Oct 1 - Oct 21: 16 LVL
* Nov 1 - Nov 30: 18 LVL
* Dec 1 - Dec 15: 19 LVL
* At the door 21 LVL (one day ticket 14 LVL)
So, BE THERE!
Useful links:
Metal Storm festival page here.
Green Christmas on the net http://www.greenchristmas.ee
Piletilevi: http://www.piletilevi.ee
Finnish ticketservice: http://www.tiketti.fi
Bilesu Services: http://www.ticketservice.lv
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Green Christmas celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Event takes place in Rakvere, Estonia on 16-17 December. The headliners of the festival this year are Anathema and Die Krupps.
Tomorrow, October 1st the first tickets will go on sale.
The Estonian ticket services are Piletilevi and Statoil stations.
Prices:
* Oct 1 - Oct 31: 345 EEK
* Nov 1 - Nov 30: 395 EEK
* Dec 1 - Dec 15: 425 EEK
* At the door 475 EEK (one day ticket 300 EEK)
The Finnish ticket service: http://www.tiketti.fi
Prices:
* Oct 1 - Oct 31: 23 EUR
* Nov 1 -Nov 30: 26 EUR
* Dec 1 - Dec 15: 28 EUR
* At the door 31 EUR (one day ticket is 20 EUR)
In Latvia tickets can be bought from Bilesu Serviss http://www.ticketservice.lv and Statoil stations.
Prices:
* Oct 1 - Oct 21: 16 LVL
* Nov 1 - Nov 30: 18 LVL
* Dec 1 - Dec 15: 19 LVL
* At the door 21 LVL (one day ticket 14 LVL)
So, BE THERE!
Useful links:
Metal Storm festival page here.
Green Christmas on the net http://www.greenchristmas.ee
Piletilevi: http://www.piletilevi.ee
Finnish ticketservice: http://www.tiketti.fi
Bilesu Services: http://www.ticketservice.lv
Read more ››
Mägo De Oz - The Recording Goes On!
The recording goes on!
Good news for all the Mago De Oz fans! The recording of their new album has been resumed. As the stop has only lasted a few days, it seems that the date of release and promotion of Gaia II: La Voz Dormida remain as they were fixed.
This announcement comes with more news due to the fact that we have known new details. First of all, the song Diabulus In Musica will not be the first but the second single. We'll remind you of the fact that this song belongs to the Gothic Metal wave, it has anti-clerical lyrics and it features Patricia, vocalist of the band Nexx. Instead, the first single from Gaia II: La Voz Dormida to be played in radio tunes will be La Posada de los Muertos. As far as we know by now, it is a composition next to the Molinos de Viento style.
More news: We are aware of new songtitles. These are Aquealarre, En Nombre de Dios, Desde mi Cielo, El Callejón del Infierno and Íncubos y Súcubos. As you can see, all these songs will have a dark atmosphere and they are all related with the Church. The band said some time ago that their purpose was to denounce all the atrocities committed by this institution.
In addition, the classic intro which opens Mago De Oz releases will be very close to the Gaia one. It will be featured by a symphonic orchestra... and no less than 21 guitars! It shall be entitled Volaverunt Opus 666, and it was composed by Txus in the middle of a moment of inspiration. Indeed, it was registered by him in his mobile phone while he was inside a taxi.
Although the whole band was concerned about composition in Gaia, this time about 85% of the work has been done by the drummer. Thus, the FinisTerra spirit is back.
Continuing with Txus' actuality, we should touch two aspects which are not related with Gaia II: La Voz Dormida. First of all, the shop "La Boutique del Diablo" will open next October in Calle Luna, in association with Underword. There, the new textile enterprise owned by Txus, "Satania", will send its clothes. They will be Gothic and sleazy clothes. Second, José Semprún, film director ("Peor Imposible", ...) has asked Txus for the soundtrack of his next film. This one will be formed by unrelesaed compositions by Txus and several Mago De Oz cuts.
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Good news for all the Mago De Oz fans! The recording of their new album has been resumed. As the stop has only lasted a few days, it seems that the date of release and promotion of Gaia II: La Voz Dormida remain as they were fixed.
This announcement comes with more news due to the fact that we have known new details. First of all, the song Diabulus In Musica will not be the first but the second single. We'll remind you of the fact that this song belongs to the Gothic Metal wave, it has anti-clerical lyrics and it features Patricia, vocalist of the band Nexx. Instead, the first single from Gaia II: La Voz Dormida to be played in radio tunes will be La Posada de los Muertos. As far as we know by now, it is a composition next to the Molinos de Viento style.
More news: We are aware of new songtitles. These are Aquealarre, En Nombre de Dios, Desde mi Cielo, El Callejón del Infierno and Íncubos y Súcubos. As you can see, all these songs will have a dark atmosphere and they are all related with the Church. The band said some time ago that their purpose was to denounce all the atrocities committed by this institution.
In addition, the classic intro which opens Mago De Oz releases will be very close to the Gaia one. It will be featured by a symphonic orchestra... and no less than 21 guitars! It shall be entitled Volaverunt Opus 666, and it was composed by Txus in the middle of a moment of inspiration. Indeed, it was registered by him in his mobile phone while he was inside a taxi.
Although the whole band was concerned about composition in Gaia, this time about 85% of the work has been done by the drummer. Thus, the FinisTerra spirit is back.
Continuing with Txus' actuality, we should touch two aspects which are not related with Gaia II: La Voz Dormida. First of all, the shop "La Boutique del Diablo" will open next October in Calle Luna, in association with Underword. There, the new textile enterprise owned by Txus, "Satania", will send its clothes. They will be Gothic and sleazy clothes. Second, José Semprún, film director ("Peor Imposible", ...) has asked Txus for the soundtrack of his next film. This one will be formed by unrelesaed compositions by Txus and several Mago De Oz cuts.
Read more ››
| Source: | mariskalrock.com |
| Band profile: | Mägo De Oz |
Deadsoul Tribe - New Album On 11th November
Today, while idly browsing the net, I found myself at the Deadsoul Tribe forum in a topic talking about a new album. Yes, on 11th November 2005 Devon Graves is releasing another Deadsoul Tribe album on InsideOut -- "The Dead Word".
Tracklist:
01. Prelude: Time and Pressure 1:40
02. A Flight On An Angels Wing 4:31
03. To My Beloved… 5:56
04. Don't You Ever Hurt? 4:56
05. Some Sane Advice 3:57
06. Let The Hammer Fall 4:03
07. Waiting In Line 6:34
08. Someday 1:34
09. My Dying Wish 4:01
10. A Fistful Of Bended Nails 5:25
11. The Long Ride Home 4:20
Tracklist:
01. Prelude: Time and Pressure 1:40
02. A Flight On An Angels Wing 4:31
03. To My Beloved… 5:56
04. Don't You Ever Hurt? 4:56
05. Some Sane Advice 3:57
06. Let The Hammer Fall 4:03
07. Waiting In Line 6:34
08. Someday 1:34
09. My Dying Wish 4:01
10. A Fistful Of Bended Nails 5:25
11. The Long Ride Home 4:20
| Source: | deadsoultribe.com insideout.de |
| Band profile: | Deadsoul Tribe |
Arch Enemy - New Guitarist
Arch Enemy have now settled on Fredrik Akesson as a replacement for Chris Amott (guitar) for the continued "Doomsday Machine" touring campaign...
Michael Amott comments:
"This guy, he just simply kills on the axe!
Rhythms and Leads - he's really got a shredding and musical style. He was down here rehearsing with us last week and we had a great time playing music and hanging out. We are eagerly looking forward to hitting the road again, this time with Fredrik on board the good ship Arch Enemy."
Fredrik Akesson, born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden first picked up the guitar at the age of 12, discovered Michael Schenker at the age of 14 and has been hooked on the "shred" ever since! Other early influences include Uli Jon Roth, Yngwie Malmsteen and George Lynch.
Over the years Fredrik has lent his awesome guitar talent to such varied artists such as Talisman, John Norum, Krux, Tiamat and his own (now defunct) group, Southpaw.
Fredrik Akesson comments on joining forces with Arch Enemy:
"Hi all ARCH ENEMY fans!
I was really thrilled when Michael Amott called me up and gave me the opportunity to play with Arch Enemy. I am excited about going on tour with them, and to meet you all.
C-Ya out there - it's time to burn! /Fredrik"
Michael Amott comments:
"This guy, he just simply kills on the axe!
Rhythms and Leads - he's really got a shredding and musical style. He was down here rehearsing with us last week and we had a great time playing music and hanging out. We are eagerly looking forward to hitting the road again, this time with Fredrik on board the good ship Arch Enemy."
Fredrik Akesson, born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden first picked up the guitar at the age of 12, discovered Michael Schenker at the age of 14 and has been hooked on the "shred" ever since! Other early influences include Uli Jon Roth, Yngwie Malmsteen and George Lynch.
Over the years Fredrik has lent his awesome guitar talent to such varied artists such as Talisman, John Norum, Krux, Tiamat and his own (now defunct) group, Southpaw.
Fredrik Akesson comments on joining forces with Arch Enemy:
"Hi all ARCH ENEMY fans!
I was really thrilled when Michael Amott called me up and gave me the opportunity to play with Arch Enemy. I am excited about going on tour with them, and to meet you all.
C-Ya out there - it's time to burn! /Fredrik"
| Source: | archenemy.net |
| Band profile: | Arch Enemy |
Candlemass - To Release New DVD
It's ready at last, the second Candlemass DVD!!
Filmed at Stockholm Klubben nov 2003, it contains the entire Candlemass show from the legendary evening with Force of Evil and Trouble, sharing the same stage with the kings of doom. The sound and editing is awesome and Candlemass bombs out classics as "Well of souls" and "Gallows end", in front of an enthusiastic crowd, together with more rare gems as "A cry from the crypt" and "Black Stone Weilder". Setlist: "Demons Gate", "Dark Reflections", "Well of Souls", "Into the Unfathomed Tower", "Ancient Dreams", "The Bells of Acheron", "Witches", "Mirror Mirror", "A Cry From the Crypt", "Mourners Lament", "Black Stone Weilder", "Solitude", "Gallows End".
Bonus material: A one hour interview with the band, and nearly an hour worth of rare live cuts 1987 - 1993.
The "Curse of Candlemass " DVD will be out on Escapi Music Entertainment sept 26.
Filmed at Stockholm Klubben nov 2003, it contains the entire Candlemass show from the legendary evening with Force of Evil and Trouble, sharing the same stage with the kings of doom. The sound and editing is awesome and Candlemass bombs out classics as "Well of souls" and "Gallows end", in front of an enthusiastic crowd, together with more rare gems as "A cry from the crypt" and "Black Stone Weilder". Setlist: "Demons Gate", "Dark Reflections", "Well of Souls", "Into the Unfathomed Tower", "Ancient Dreams", "The Bells of Acheron", "Witches", "Mirror Mirror", "A Cry From the Crypt", "Mourners Lament", "Black Stone Weilder", "Solitude", "Gallows End".
Bonus material: A one hour interview with the band, and nearly an hour worth of rare live cuts 1987 - 1993.
The "Curse of Candlemass " DVD will be out on Escapi Music Entertainment sept 26.
| Source: | candlemass.se |
| Band profile: | Candlemass |
Dream Evil - Niklas And Peter Rejoin The Band
After leaving Dream Evil in August, vocalist Niklas Isfeldt and bassist Peter Stålfors are back in the band again. Currently no further information is given though.
| Source: | dreamevil.se |
| Band profile: | Dream Evil |