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Nuclear Blast - Band Contest 2005
Nuclear Blast offers your band the chance to sign a record deal! In an unique contest you can win a contract with the leading Independent label for heavy music. The campaign is the first one of it´s kind in the history of NB.
If you are an fresh sounding Rock or Metal band, you already fulfill all requirements to participate. The duration of the contest is from the 01.08.05 to the 31.12.05. As consolation prizes you can win a download cooperation and a support slot for a Nuclear Blast band.
The contest is presented in collaboration with the following magazines:
Metal Hammer Germany
Metal Hammer Spain
Metal Hammer Italy
Rock Hard France
Inferno (Finland)
Scream (Norway)
Close Up (Sweden)
All you have to do is to send your Demo (with biography and band picture) to this address:
Nuclear Blast
Band Contest 2005
Oeschstraße 40
73072 Donzdorf
Germany
Or send your mp3s (max. 3 songs - also with biography and foto) to this address: bandcontest(at)nuclearblast.de
The contest closes the 31st of December! Winners will be announced afterwards.
You need more info? Read the COMPETITION RULES:
http://www.nuclearblast.de/bandcontest/rules.php
If you are an fresh sounding Rock or Metal band, you already fulfill all requirements to participate. The duration of the contest is from the 01.08.05 to the 31.12.05. As consolation prizes you can win a download cooperation and a support slot for a Nuclear Blast band.
The contest is presented in collaboration with the following magazines:
Metal Hammer Germany
Metal Hammer Spain
Metal Hammer Italy
Rock Hard France
Inferno (Finland)
Scream (Norway)
Close Up (Sweden)
All you have to do is to send your Demo (with biography and band picture) to this address:
Nuclear Blast
Band Contest 2005
Oeschstraße 40
73072 Donzdorf
Germany
Or send your mp3s (max. 3 songs - also with biography and foto) to this address: bandcontest(at)nuclearblast.de
The contest closes the 31st of December! Winners will be announced afterwards.
You need more info? Read the COMPETITION RULES:
http://www.nuclearblast.de/bandcontest/rules.php
| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
Katatonia - Finishes New Album
Sweden's KATATONIA have posted the following message on their official web site:
"After spending literally the whole Swedish summer (and not seeing much of it) in a barn called Fascination Street studios, working day and night to finish our seventh full-length album, we finally made it ? the album is recorded and mixed and will be mastered tomorrow at Cutting Room, Stockholm. Release date, album/song titles and artwork to be announced and presented in one of the next updates. Now, the band departs to Mother Russia for the weekend for a two-gig happening, a rather good oportunity to celebrate the massive work we now leave behind us. Let the vodka flow!"
Check out pictures of the recording/mixing sessions at www.katatonia.com
KATATONIA's last album, "Viva Emptiness", was released in 2003.
As previously reported, The End Records recently licensed through their sub-label Infinite Vinyl series KATATONIA's "Saw You Drown" ? a mini album from 1998 that collectors regard as maybe the rarest and most-wanted item in KATATONIA's discography. The vinyl version is limited to 1,000 copies, all hand-numbered. It also features an unreleased band photo, lyrics to all songs, plus personal liner notes from the band.
"After spending literally the whole Swedish summer (and not seeing much of it) in a barn called Fascination Street studios, working day and night to finish our seventh full-length album, we finally made it ? the album is recorded and mixed and will be mastered tomorrow at Cutting Room, Stockholm. Release date, album/song titles and artwork to be announced and presented in one of the next updates. Now, the band departs to Mother Russia for the weekend for a two-gig happening, a rather good oportunity to celebrate the massive work we now leave behind us. Let the vodka flow!"
Check out pictures of the recording/mixing sessions at www.katatonia.com
KATATONIA's last album, "Viva Emptiness", was released in 2003.
As previously reported, The End Records recently licensed through their sub-label Infinite Vinyl series KATATONIA's "Saw You Drown" ? a mini album from 1998 that collectors regard as maybe the rarest and most-wanted item in KATATONIA's discography. The vinyl version is limited to 1,000 copies, all hand-numbered. It also features an unreleased band photo, lyrics to all songs, plus personal liner notes from the band.
| Band profile: | Katatonia |
Theatre Of Tragedy - Sign With AFM Records
Norway's THEATRE OF TRAGEDY have inked a deal with Germany's AFM Records. Last Friday, the band and label met in Hamburg to discuss their future. The gothic metal act are currently working on their new album and have most of the material already completed. Musically, the band are promising a return to their early sound.
"If you want, you can consider this album as a kind of follow-up to 'Aegis'," drummer Hein Frode Hansen said of the new album's musical direction. "For us this was a very natural way right now."
THEATRE OF TRAGEDY's as-yet-untitled new album will be the group's first to feature singer Nell (THE CREST), who replaced Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull (currently in LEAVES' EYES) in early 2004. A March 24, 2006 release is expected.
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"If you want, you can consider this album as a kind of follow-up to 'Aegis'," drummer Hein Frode Hansen said of the new album's musical direction. "For us this was a very natural way right now."
THEATRE OF TRAGEDY's as-yet-untitled new album will be the group's first to feature singer Nell (THE CREST), who replaced Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull (currently in LEAVES' EYES) in early 2004. A March 24, 2006 release is expected.
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| Band profile: | Theatre Of Tragedy |
Vehemence - Announce Different New Singer
Arizona-based death metallers Vehemence have left the following message on their official website:
"Vehemence will no longer be working with vocalist Sean Vandegrift (ex-From A Second Story Window). We wish him the best of luck. We now would like to take this time to announce Adam Cody as his replacement. Adam Cody, as some of you may know is also vocalist in Glass Casket(Abacus/Century Media). He filled in on vocals for us during our spring tour with The Red Death and Crematorium, and did an excellent job. He is already working on lyrics and demoing some of our new material. We are glad to be getting back into gear, and expect a very busy 2006.
On another note, we will be remixing/remastering our first full-length CD, 'The Thoughts From Which I Hide', during the month of September. The CD will contain new packaging, and will be made available only at our shows, and on our website, www.vehemence.com. Also, congratulations to our bassist Mark Kozuback for scoring an endorsement deal with Madison Amps.
We'll see you all out there soon!"
"Vehemence will no longer be working with vocalist Sean Vandegrift (ex-From A Second Story Window). We wish him the best of luck. We now would like to take this time to announce Adam Cody as his replacement. Adam Cody, as some of you may know is also vocalist in Glass Casket(Abacus/Century Media). He filled in on vocals for us during our spring tour with The Red Death and Crematorium, and did an excellent job. He is already working on lyrics and demoing some of our new material. We are glad to be getting back into gear, and expect a very busy 2006.
On another note, we will be remixing/remastering our first full-length CD, 'The Thoughts From Which I Hide', during the month of September. The CD will contain new packaging, and will be made available only at our shows, and on our website, www.vehemence.com. Also, congratulations to our bassist Mark Kozuback for scoring an endorsement deal with Madison Amps.
We'll see you all out there soon!"
| Band profile: | Vehemence |
Arch Enemy - New Guitarist To Be Announced Soon
Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott has posted the following message on the band's official website:
"Wow, that was 2 months that went by quickly - we had a blast this summer in the US! The Ozzfest dates were very successful for us and we enjoyed seeing our music connect with so many fans, new and old. Also our new album "Doomsday Machine" coming out while we were actually in the U.S.A (a first for us) was a highlight!
We'd like to thank all the great fans for coming out and seeing us play (more often than not at a not-so-metal time of day) and supporting us at our signing sessions at the FYE and Jägermeister tents - you are the true spirit of the metal scene.
Thank you to all the cool bands on Ozzfest - it was a pleasure sharing the 2nd stage with you - good luck to you all in the future! A metal salute to Jake at FYE (Ozzfest) for going out of his way to get my Black Sabbath box set signed - hopefully see you in November!
Right now we are back home in Sweden, we'll be starting rehearsals next week? With a new guitar player - a Swede this time! That's going to be really cool?I am excited about this new guy - he's a sick ripper! More on this very soon?
Of course, we want to thank our Greek friend Gus for coming in and doing this summer with Arch Enemy in the US! The boy did good!!! (I am personally going to miss my Greek language lessons?I was making great progress...really, honestly!).
Ahead of us lies a bunch of European dates (it's been awhile!) and Japan (always amazing) - we are super excited about this of course!
(Rumors have it that we'll also be making a trip to a continent Arch Enemy has not yet visited - this should be very close to being confirmed now?).
Ok. That's it. The next chapter of the Doomsday tale is soon upon us? We won't be breathing Swedish air for much longer.."
"Wow, that was 2 months that went by quickly - we had a blast this summer in the US! The Ozzfest dates were very successful for us and we enjoyed seeing our music connect with so many fans, new and old. Also our new album "Doomsday Machine" coming out while we were actually in the U.S.A (a first for us) was a highlight!
We'd like to thank all the great fans for coming out and seeing us play (more often than not at a not-so-metal time of day) and supporting us at our signing sessions at the FYE and Jägermeister tents - you are the true spirit of the metal scene.
Thank you to all the cool bands on Ozzfest - it was a pleasure sharing the 2nd stage with you - good luck to you all in the future! A metal salute to Jake at FYE (Ozzfest) for going out of his way to get my Black Sabbath box set signed - hopefully see you in November!
Right now we are back home in Sweden, we'll be starting rehearsals next week? With a new guitar player - a Swede this time! That's going to be really cool?I am excited about this new guy - he's a sick ripper! More on this very soon?
Of course, we want to thank our Greek friend Gus for coming in and doing this summer with Arch Enemy in the US! The boy did good!!! (I am personally going to miss my Greek language lessons?I was making great progress...really, honestly!).
Ahead of us lies a bunch of European dates (it's been awhile!) and Japan (always amazing) - we are super excited about this of course!
(Rumors have it that we'll also be making a trip to a continent Arch Enemy has not yet visited - this should be very close to being confirmed now?).
Ok. That's it. The next chapter of the Doomsday tale is soon upon us? We won't be breathing Swedish air for much longer.."
| Band profile: | Arch Enemy |
Katatonia - Studio Update
"After a few needed breaks, including a kick ass visit at the Wacken festival with one of our side projects, we put ourselves under house arrest down the studio again. During these last weeks of early mornings and late nights, all the clean/lead guitars, loops, percussion and keyboards were finished. Currently, we're halfway through the last stage, recording vocals in studio B while the mix is running hot in studio A. It's taken all summer, but the most heavy, beautiful and professionally sounding album we've ever done is finally about to become full circle."
Taken From: http://katatonia.com/sitestart.html
Taken From: http://katatonia.com/sitestart.html
| Band profile: | Katatonia |
Entombed - Uffe Cederlund Leaves The Band
Long-running Swedish metallers ENTOMBED have amicably parted ways with guitarist Ulf Cederlund. The band's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "We want to inform everyone that Uffe Cederlund is no longer in the band and that the split is definite and amicable. We wish him all the best!" ENTOMBED will continue as a four-piece and are currently finishing up the "Inferno" tour. The band will shortly start work on their new studio album, which is tentatively expected in in early 2006 via Threeman Recordings. Previously announced songtitles, "The Fiery Father", "I Need Hell", "Radarslave" and "Burn the Flag", had come from Uffe and are unlikely to be included on the upcoming album.
ENTOMBED's last studio CD, "Inferno", received its long-awaited U.S. release in August 2004 through Candlelight Records. The special U.S. edition of "Inferno" included a bonus disc, "Averno", featuring two previously unreleased songs from the "Inferno" sessions as well as the song "When Humanity's Gone" that was previously released on the "Inferno" vinyl. In addition, "Averno" includes the promo videos for "Retaliation" and "Albino Flogged In Black". The band's most recent release was "Unreal Estate", a special live recording of the band's now infamous sold-out performance at Stockholm's Royal Opera Hall on March 1, 2002.
ENTOMBED's last studio CD, "Inferno", received its long-awaited U.S. release in August 2004 through Candlelight Records. The special U.S. edition of "Inferno" included a bonus disc, "Averno", featuring two previously unreleased songs from the "Inferno" sessions as well as the song "When Humanity's Gone" that was previously released on the "Inferno" vinyl. In addition, "Averno" includes the promo videos for "Retaliation" and "Albino Flogged In Black". The band's most recent release was "Unreal Estate", a special live recording of the band's now infamous sold-out performance at Stockholm's Royal Opera Hall on March 1, 2002.
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Entombed |
Innovation Rocks - The EU Wide Band Contest
www.si-q.com presents - INNOVATION ROCKS
1. Portal/slogan
Are your fingers sore from practicing? What about your throat? Do you write songs, love your band, and are you generally mad about music? And is your music too cool to lock away in the rehearsal studio?
Then you've come to the right place?
INNOVATION ROCKS
The EU-wide band contest powered by www.si-q.com
2. Philosophy
Garages are the link between technology and music.
This must sound like a bold statement if you don't realize just how much has been invented in the humble garage - in the sphere of technology as well as music. The milestones in developing the home computer took place in a garage, for example, as did the songs that changed the course of music history, which also originated in converted garages used as rehearsal rooms.
So it comes as no surprise that a globally successful technology group that lives for innovation should also provide a platform for really promising young musical talent. Siemens, or more specifically the branding platform www.si-q.com, has long been involved in promoting all kinds of talent in the areas of sport, music and art, for example. Geared towards young people and with a total of almost one million hits so far this year, the internet platform www.si-q.com is also a very successful and frequently-visited platform for active internet users.
Ambitious bands who want to get a foot in the door of the music industry have never had it so tough - so www.si-q.com is now offering a real opportunity. INNOVATION ROCKS will provide up-and-coming artists from European Union member states with the chance to present themselves first of all to a wide, forward-looking and innovative public, as well as an international jury of music industry professionals. For the winner, a real step-up into the wide world of the music industry is up for grabs in the form of a complete album production. And the winners will be in an excellent position, given that the album will be produced without any obligations to the music industry - so they will remain independent and can decide exactly where they want to go next.
The presentation on www.si-q.com will give 20 selected bands the opportunity to promote themselves for a full eight weeks to 86,000 registered users worldwide and 150,000 visitors each month. So whatever happens, all entrants will be heard by a jury of music industry professionals - and 20 of them are guaranteed to grab the attention of music fans across Europe.
3. Facts
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1. Portal/slogan
Are your fingers sore from practicing? What about your throat? Do you write songs, love your band, and are you generally mad about music? And is your music too cool to lock away in the rehearsal studio?
Then you've come to the right place?
INNOVATION ROCKS
The EU-wide band contest powered by www.si-q.com
2. Philosophy
Garages are the link between technology and music.
This must sound like a bold statement if you don't realize just how much has been invented in the humble garage - in the sphere of technology as well as music. The milestones in developing the home computer took place in a garage, for example, as did the songs that changed the course of music history, which also originated in converted garages used as rehearsal rooms.
So it comes as no surprise that a globally successful technology group that lives for innovation should also provide a platform for really promising young musical talent. Siemens, or more specifically the branding platform www.si-q.com, has long been involved in promoting all kinds of talent in the areas of sport, music and art, for example. Geared towards young people and with a total of almost one million hits so far this year, the internet platform www.si-q.com is also a very successful and frequently-visited platform for active internet users.
Ambitious bands who want to get a foot in the door of the music industry have never had it so tough - so www.si-q.com is now offering a real opportunity. INNOVATION ROCKS will provide up-and-coming artists from European Union member states with the chance to present themselves first of all to a wide, forward-looking and innovative public, as well as an international jury of music industry professionals. For the winner, a real step-up into the wide world of the music industry is up for grabs in the form of a complete album production. And the winners will be in an excellent position, given that the album will be produced without any obligations to the music industry - so they will remain independent and can decide exactly where they want to go next.
The presentation on www.si-q.com will give 20 selected bands the opportunity to promote themselves for a full eight weeks to 86,000 registered users worldwide and 150,000 visitors each month. So whatever happens, all entrants will be heard by a jury of music industry professionals - and 20 of them are guaranteed to grab the attention of music fans across Europe.
3. Facts
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| Source: | Inside Out |
Epica - 'The Score' Release Delayed 1 Week
September 6th 2005 at: 18:48:00 hours
The release of 'the Score - an Epic Journey' has been delayed with one week, the new release date will be the 15th of September.
The release of 'the Score - an Epic Journey' has been delayed with one week, the new release date will be the 15th of September.
| Source: | epica.nl source: transmissionrecords.nl |
| Band profile: | Epica |
Vader - New Video; New Site Layout
29.08
"This is The War" available online!!!
Finally!!! A brand new video-clip "This Is The War" (war mix) is available online! The video promotes VADER's upcoming MCD "The Art Of War", out on the 14th of November through band's new record label Regain Records. The video has been created by Arkadiusz Jurcan and edited at Selani Studio. Both "war" and "studio" versions of the clip will be available on "The Art Of War" in best resolution as extra bonus tracks!
"This Is The War" (war mix) you can download from our video section. Enjoy!
1.09
New layout...
You might have noticed a new layout of www.vader.pl and some small changes in the structure of the site but that's not a new site really. The new, completely refreshed website will come with the next studio album.
1.09
Watch the video online!
From now you can also watch "This Is The War" video-clip online under that link. Just click and enjoy!
Read more ››
"This is The War" available online!!!
Finally!!! A brand new video-clip "This Is The War" (war mix) is available online! The video promotes VADER's upcoming MCD "The Art Of War", out on the 14th of November through band's new record label Regain Records. The video has been created by Arkadiusz Jurcan and edited at Selani Studio. Both "war" and "studio" versions of the clip will be available on "The Art Of War" in best resolution as extra bonus tracks!
"This Is The War" (war mix) you can download from our video section. Enjoy!
1.09
New layout...
You might have noticed a new layout of www.vader.pl and some small changes in the structure of the site but that's not a new site really. The new, completely refreshed website will come with the next studio album.
1.09
Watch the video online!
From now you can also watch "This Is The War" video-clip online under that link. Just click and enjoy!
Read more ››
| Source: | vader.pl |
| Band profile: | Vader |
Dockyard1 - Future Releases Of The Label
This is the list of the ucpoming releases of the label:
OUT NOW:
- After All - The Vermin Breed
Fifth album by this famous Belgian Thrash Metal band.
- Vanishing Point - Embrace The Silence
Third album from Australia's Power and Progressive Heroes (hopeful kings ...)
- Death Before Disco - Party Bullet
Innovative, fresh, catchy, rocking, melodic, aggressive and amazing. A great debut.
- In-Quest - The Comatose Quandaries
5th album from the Belgium band. Mindblowing, innovative and fucking heavy. Feat. Michael of Mnemic on guest vocals.
- As We Fight - Black Nails and Bloody Wrists
Amazing full length by this Scandinavian powerhouse! Emotional, passionate, hard and METAL.
- Integrity - Sliver In The Hands Of Time
Cleveland's metallic hardcore legends. 21 tracks of 7"s and rare recordings. 32 page full colour booklet.
- Savage Circus - Dreamland Manor
The brainchild of EX-BLIND GUARDIAN drummer THOMEN STAUCH. A perfect marriage of catchy melodies and straight forward speed-attacks.
September 19, 2005:
- Dyecrest - This Is My World
Finnish Young Metal Gods contest winner Dyecrect are back with their new album in Autumn. "Boy boy boy, these guys know how to write refrains", Rock Hard Germany.
- Angel Crew - One Life One Sentence
2nd album from this all-star formation, with members of BackFire!, Deviate, Length of Time and
- Arkangel! You wanna know why this band is so hyped up??? Listen and weep !
October 24, 2005:
- Persuader - The Hunter
Their debut album "The Hunter" was hailed throughout the underground and Persuader was named "newcomer of the year" by several zines in 2000. The record started making waves, but had only just been released in France when Loud ´n Proud went bankrupt, making the album virtually impossible to find. We are now able to present the legendary first album of the Young Metal Gods contest winners from Sweden, incl. some bonus tracks.
November 21, 2005:
- A Traitor Like Judas - Nightmare Inc.
Germany's young hardcore band. Their Dockyard 1 debut and awaited follow-up to 2004's "Ten Angry Men"; one of the top 5 European hardcore releases of 2004. A modern masterpiece of metal hardcore; Brutally fast, technically brilliant and entirely and wholeheartedly pure kick-ass.
- Dreamland - Future's Calling
This new young Swedish band, discovered and produced by Andy La Roque (King Diamond) and Joacim Cans of Hammerfall fame, is fronted by a young kid called Joacim Lundberg, who has also just become the official new lead singer of DREAM EVIL. Dreamland will deliver their debut of melodic heavy metal with a touch of the eighties - including Joacim Cans on backing vocals.
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OUT NOW:
- After All - The Vermin Breed
Fifth album by this famous Belgian Thrash Metal band.
- Vanishing Point - Embrace The Silence
Third album from Australia's Power and Progressive Heroes (hopeful kings ...)
- Death Before Disco - Party Bullet
Innovative, fresh, catchy, rocking, melodic, aggressive and amazing. A great debut.
- In-Quest - The Comatose Quandaries
5th album from the Belgium band. Mindblowing, innovative and fucking heavy. Feat. Michael of Mnemic on guest vocals.
- As We Fight - Black Nails and Bloody Wrists
Amazing full length by this Scandinavian powerhouse! Emotional, passionate, hard and METAL.
- Integrity - Sliver In The Hands Of Time
Cleveland's metallic hardcore legends. 21 tracks of 7"s and rare recordings. 32 page full colour booklet.
- Savage Circus - Dreamland Manor
The brainchild of EX-BLIND GUARDIAN drummer THOMEN STAUCH. A perfect marriage of catchy melodies and straight forward speed-attacks.
September 19, 2005:
- Dyecrest - This Is My World
Finnish Young Metal Gods contest winner Dyecrect are back with their new album in Autumn. "Boy boy boy, these guys know how to write refrains", Rock Hard Germany.
- Angel Crew - One Life One Sentence
2nd album from this all-star formation, with members of BackFire!, Deviate, Length of Time and
- Arkangel! You wanna know why this band is so hyped up??? Listen and weep !
October 24, 2005:
- Persuader - The Hunter
Their debut album "The Hunter" was hailed throughout the underground and Persuader was named "newcomer of the year" by several zines in 2000. The record started making waves, but had only just been released in France when Loud ´n Proud went bankrupt, making the album virtually impossible to find. We are now able to present the legendary first album of the Young Metal Gods contest winners from Sweden, incl. some bonus tracks.
November 21, 2005:
- A Traitor Like Judas - Nightmare Inc.
Germany's young hardcore band. Their Dockyard 1 debut and awaited follow-up to 2004's "Ten Angry Men"; one of the top 5 European hardcore releases of 2004. A modern masterpiece of metal hardcore; Brutally fast, technically brilliant and entirely and wholeheartedly pure kick-ass.
- Dreamland - Future's Calling
This new young Swedish band, discovered and produced by Andy La Roque (King Diamond) and Joacim Cans of Hammerfall fame, is fronted by a young kid called Joacim Lundberg, who has also just become the official new lead singer of DREAM EVIL. Dreamland will deliver their debut of melodic heavy metal with a touch of the eighties - including Joacim Cans on backing vocals.
Read more ››
| Source: | Dockyard1 |
Novembers Doom - Cancels European Tour
September 2nd, 2005
EUROPEAN CANCELATION
It is with much sadness, and genuine regret, that we, NOVEMBERS DOOM, must announce a cancelation for our upcoming European performances this October. While making our final arrangements for travel, we have encountered many logistic and legal setbacks, including (but not limited to) crossing European borders with the proper paperwork and permits in time to allow us entry to perform the scheduled dates. Other business related issues have come to our attention as well, making this trip difficult, and not as cost effective as originally planned. We felt it was ideal to make the decision now, and work towards a proper tour in 2006, than cancel this trip at the last moment, and disappoint anyone that would come to see us perform. We regret not being able to appear at the ProgPower Festival in the Netherlands on October 1st, The Dutch Day of Doom IV on October 2nd, and the several shows booked in the UK for that week. We strongly apologize to the organizers of these shows, as well to the fans, and we do promise you, we are doing everything in our means to reschedule these dates, and perform in Europe for you in 2006.
Novembers Doom will however complete our obligations to perform at the Day of the Equinox festival in Toronto Canada, on October 14th, 2005.
We appreciate all your understanding, and continued support, and to those who will be disappointed in this, we promise to make it up to you very soon.
NOVEMBERS DOOM
EUROPEAN CANCELATION
It is with much sadness, and genuine regret, that we, NOVEMBERS DOOM, must announce a cancelation for our upcoming European performances this October. While making our final arrangements for travel, we have encountered many logistic and legal setbacks, including (but not limited to) crossing European borders with the proper paperwork and permits in time to allow us entry to perform the scheduled dates. Other business related issues have come to our attention as well, making this trip difficult, and not as cost effective as originally planned. We felt it was ideal to make the decision now, and work towards a proper tour in 2006, than cancel this trip at the last moment, and disappoint anyone that would come to see us perform. We regret not being able to appear at the ProgPower Festival in the Netherlands on October 1st, The Dutch Day of Doom IV on October 2nd, and the several shows booked in the UK for that week. We strongly apologize to the organizers of these shows, as well to the fans, and we do promise you, we are doing everything in our means to reschedule these dates, and perform in Europe for you in 2006.
Novembers Doom will however complete our obligations to perform at the Day of the Equinox festival in Toronto Canada, on October 14th, 2005.
We appreciate all your understanding, and continued support, and to those who will be disappointed in this, we promise to make it up to you very soon.
NOVEMBERS DOOM
| Source: | novembersdoom.com |
| Band profile: | Novembers Doom |
Ivory Tower - To Release A New Album
Ivory Tower - It (2005?)
"IT" is an epic-concept album with 17 tracks/spoken parts and 66 minutes music.
The Story:
This story is about a man. One of many. Split in his personality.
Influencing and missing affection within young years supported the building up of anger, hate and maliciousness.
The own indifference and lacking self-responsibility also offered the breeding ground for the evil. Without noticing it his steady behaviour became influenced by arrogance, aggression and egoism.
Friends and acquaintances turn away and in the end his beloved girlfriend leaves him, too. Caught in this cage of evil he slowly becomes aware of his lifetime.
And so he attempts to change himself and make up for the mistakes he´s made. But his enemy is bigger than he thought.
Because the dark side in us cannot be so simply changed... and the dark side has a name..............
.................IT
"IT" is an epic-concept album with 17 tracks/spoken parts and 66 minutes music.
The Story:
This story is about a man. One of many. Split in his personality.
Influencing and missing affection within young years supported the building up of anger, hate and maliciousness.
The own indifference and lacking self-responsibility also offered the breeding ground for the evil. Without noticing it his steady behaviour became influenced by arrogance, aggression and egoism.
Friends and acquaintances turn away and in the end his beloved girlfriend leaves him, too. Caught in this cage of evil he slowly becomes aware of his lifetime.
And so he attempts to change himself and make up for the mistakes he´s made. But his enemy is bigger than he thought.
Because the dark side in us cannot be so simply changed... and the dark side has a name..............
.................IT
| Source: | ivorytower.de |
| Band profile: | Ivory Tower |
Kataklysm - Vote For The Band's New Album Artwork
Canadian death metallers Kataklysm have posted the following message on their official website:
"Hello everyone!
As many of you know, the contest for the artwork is done. Kataklysm and our record label Nuclear Blast have looked at every single one (hundreds!) over the last 4 weeks and couldnt really come up with a decision together, so we decided to let you guys decide our next album's artwork!... We brought it down to the last 5 artworks that hit a nerve with us the most.
This is how it will work; NUCLEAR BLAST will have the 5 finalists' designs on their website at www.nuclearblast.de and all you have to do is click on the contest link and vote!!! The voting will run for 1 week and will end on September 9. We will then announce the winner shortly afterwards.
All the runner ups will not leave empty handed, as Kataklysm will give all 5 finalists a pair of guest list passes to any Kataklysm concert, any time any place!!
The winner will have his or her artwork on the next Kataklysm album "In the Arms of Devastation", on merchanside and posters, and will also have the whole line of products which the art will be displayed on. And of course, the good part - the winner will also receive 500$!... You didn't think we would take advantage of anyone did you? Now at least, we know all the artworks sent was from the heart, not for the cash.
So go and vote!
Cheers!"
See the artwork choices and cast your vote at
http://www.nuclearblast.de/katavoting.php
"Hello everyone!
As many of you know, the contest for the artwork is done. Kataklysm and our record label Nuclear Blast have looked at every single one (hundreds!) over the last 4 weeks and couldnt really come up with a decision together, so we decided to let you guys decide our next album's artwork!... We brought it down to the last 5 artworks that hit a nerve with us the most.
This is how it will work; NUCLEAR BLAST will have the 5 finalists' designs on their website at www.nuclearblast.de and all you have to do is click on the contest link and vote!!! The voting will run for 1 week and will end on September 9. We will then announce the winner shortly afterwards.
All the runner ups will not leave empty handed, as Kataklysm will give all 5 finalists a pair of guest list passes to any Kataklysm concert, any time any place!!
The winner will have his or her artwork on the next Kataklysm album "In the Arms of Devastation", on merchanside and posters, and will also have the whole line of products which the art will be displayed on. And of course, the good part - the winner will also receive 500$!... You didn't think we would take advantage of anyone did you? Now at least, we know all the artworks sent was from the heart, not for the cash.
So go and vote!
Cheers!"
See the artwork choices and cast your vote at
http://www.nuclearblast.de/katavoting.php
| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Kataklysm |
Dark Tranquillity - Pulls Out Of Arch Enemy Tour
We're sorry to announce that due to several reasons beyond our control, we're not able to do the previously announced Arch enemy/Trivium tour in Sep/Oct. We were looking forward to the trip and examined all possible solutions, but at the end of the day we have no option but to cancel our participation. Apologies to the people that got their hopes up as well as to the Arch enemy camp.
| Source: | darktranquillity.com |
| Band profile: | Dark Tranquillity |