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Solefald - Details On Upcoming Albums
SOLEFALD have finished recording the first part of their new saga, which is based on Viking mythology and history, entitled "Red for Fire + Black for Death".
"Red for Fire : An Icelandic Odyssey part 1" will be released through Season of Mist, worldwide, before the end of 2005 and will quickly be followed by "Black for Death : An Icelandic Odyssey part 2" in early Spring 2006.
Part 1 features guest appearances by electronica singer Aggie Frost Peterson, on the songs "Sun I Call" and "White Frost Queen", and from Jörmundur Ingi, the ancient supreme Godi of Iceland (an Ásatrú priest), who reads the poem "Lokasenna" (an argument between gods) on the last track of the album. The previously announced guest appearance by Garm of Ulver will be featured on "Black for Death".
SOLEFALD's new effort, a 'true Viking metal album' according to its authors, is produced by Borge Finnstad (MAYHEM, ARCTURUS, etc.).
As SOLEFALD previously stated 'we were experimental when everybody was trying to be as basic as possible. Now that we feel we've said what we had to say in this field, and now that everybody is experimenting one way or another, this is our attempt at being true'. But considering the individuals involved, expect something very unique to say the least !!! And from what we've heard so far during a listening session with a few selected journalists, this album will be a milestone in Scandinavian Metal history!
http://www.season-of-mist.com
"Red for Fire : An Icelandic Odyssey part 1" will be released through Season of Mist, worldwide, before the end of 2005 and will quickly be followed by "Black for Death : An Icelandic Odyssey part 2" in early Spring 2006.
Part 1 features guest appearances by electronica singer Aggie Frost Peterson, on the songs "Sun I Call" and "White Frost Queen", and from Jörmundur Ingi, the ancient supreme Godi of Iceland (an Ásatrú priest), who reads the poem "Lokasenna" (an argument between gods) on the last track of the album. The previously announced guest appearance by Garm of Ulver will be featured on "Black for Death".
SOLEFALD's new effort, a 'true Viking metal album' according to its authors, is produced by Borge Finnstad (MAYHEM, ARCTURUS, etc.).
As SOLEFALD previously stated 'we were experimental when everybody was trying to be as basic as possible. Now that we feel we've said what we had to say in this field, and now that everybody is experimenting one way or another, this is our attempt at being true'. But considering the individuals involved, expect something very unique to say the least !!! And from what we've heard so far during a listening session with a few selected journalists, this album will be a milestone in Scandinavian Metal history!
http://www.season-of-mist.com
| Band profile: | Solefald |
Celtic Frost - Updates On The Upcoming Album
Tom Gabriel Fischer posted the following message on his blog:
As we approach the final, very intense stretch on the path to completion of this album, there are the Celtic Frost-typical numerous and very vocal ponderings which center around assessments of music and progress, procedure, ideology, song selection, and so on. In many ways, this is as typical and important to the existence of this group as the music itself. And it is crucial in maintaining a fundamental bond to our history.
As we finalize the infrastructure around the album with regard to a variety of industry partners, our management requested that we provide further production demos to facilitate final negotiations and showcase what this project will sound like. But before sending the 20 plus CDs to Berlin, we took time out last night to consecrate every single copy by physically putting them in contact with the original cover of Hellhammer's "Triumph of Death" demo, which Martin preserves at our rehearsal studio.
For this is no less momentous to us all than the release of that demo was almost exactly 22 years ago.
As we approach the final, very intense stretch on the path to completion of this album, there are the Celtic Frost-typical numerous and very vocal ponderings which center around assessments of music and progress, procedure, ideology, song selection, and so on. In many ways, this is as typical and important to the existence of this group as the music itself. And it is crucial in maintaining a fundamental bond to our history.
As we finalize the infrastructure around the album with regard to a variety of industry partners, our management requested that we provide further production demos to facilitate final negotiations and showcase what this project will sound like. But before sending the 20 plus CDs to Berlin, we took time out last night to consecrate every single copy by physically putting them in contact with the original cover of Hellhammer's "Triumph of Death" demo, which Martin preserves at our rehearsal studio.
For this is no less momentous to us all than the release of that demo was almost exactly 22 years ago.
| Source: | apollyonsun.blogspot.com |
| Band profile: | Celtic Frost |
Stream Of Passion - Trailer Online
The trailer for "Embrace the Storm", the debut album of Stream Of Passion, a new band by Arjen Anthony Lucassen, is available for download from their official site. http://www.streamofpassion.com
The band signed a deal with InsideOut Music and the album is scheduled for release on September 26th, 2005.
More information will follow shortly!
The band signed a deal with InsideOut Music and the album is scheduled for release on September 26th, 2005.
More information will follow shortly!
| Source: | ayreon.com and streamofpassion.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Eddie Ojeda - Black Lotus Signs The Guitarist
BLACK LOTUS RECORDS JOIN FORCES WITH A LEGEND!!!
On July 8th 2005 Eddie Ojeda (guitarist and one of the main forces behind the classic metal band TWISTED SISTER) signed a record deal with BLACK LOTUS RECORDS for two albums. His first solo album, which is set for Autumn 2005 in Europe and for Winter 2006 in the U.S.A. is entitled ?Axes to Axes?!!
One day after the signing and during TWISTED SISTER's headlining at Rockwave festival, Dee Snider also made it official in front of 10.000 SMF maniacs!
?Axes to Axes? will be a real gem to the treasure of heavy metal. Apart from Eddie's electrifying song writing, a number of guests are enriching the album and easily putting it among the top 10 albums of the year: Ronnie James Dio, Dee Snider, Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Dio, Yngwie Malmsteen), Joe Franco (Twisted Sister, Vinnie Moor, Jack Bruce) Chris McCarvill plus another 2-3 surprise guests!
A classic metal all-star team that will take the scene by storm! Beware of the ?fingers?!!
http://www.eddieojeda.com/
On July 8th 2005 Eddie Ojeda (guitarist and one of the main forces behind the classic metal band TWISTED SISTER) signed a record deal with BLACK LOTUS RECORDS for two albums. His first solo album, which is set for Autumn 2005 in Europe and for Winter 2006 in the U.S.A. is entitled ?Axes to Axes?!!
One day after the signing and during TWISTED SISTER's headlining at Rockwave festival, Dee Snider also made it official in front of 10.000 SMF maniacs!
?Axes to Axes? will be a real gem to the treasure of heavy metal. Apart from Eddie's electrifying song writing, a number of guests are enriching the album and easily putting it among the top 10 albums of the year: Ronnie James Dio, Dee Snider, Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Dio, Yngwie Malmsteen), Joe Franco (Twisted Sister, Vinnie Moor, Jack Bruce) Chris McCarvill plus another 2-3 surprise guests!
A classic metal all-star team that will take the scene by storm! Beware of the ?fingers?!!
http://www.eddieojeda.com/
| Source: | Black Lotus Records |
Yargos - Prog-rock project w/ Threshold vocalist
YARGOS - is the name of the latest project from Threshold front man Andrew "MAC" McDermott.
Mastermind, composer and musician Wieland "Wielo" Hofmeister (guit / keys), Producer Osssy Pfeiffer (piano / keys / drums) and Anca Graterol (voc) did not need much time to convince Mac that the powerful Prog-Rock-Project YARGOS was not something to be turned down lightly. Featuring Andreas "Andy" Kienitz (solo guitar - HYDROTOXIN, HUMAN FORTRESS) and Peter Pichl (bass - RUNNING WILD).
The album TO BE OR NOT TO BE is "in the bag" and is only waiting for a suitable label-partner. Release should be in autumn parallel to the single WHY?
* Samples available online : http://www.yargos.de/
Mastermind, composer and musician Wieland "Wielo" Hofmeister (guit / keys), Producer Osssy Pfeiffer (piano / keys / drums) and Anca Graterol (voc) did not need much time to convince Mac that the powerful Prog-Rock-Project YARGOS was not something to be turned down lightly. Featuring Andreas "Andy" Kienitz (solo guitar - HYDROTOXIN, HUMAN FORTRESS) and Peter Pichl (bass - RUNNING WILD).
The album TO BE OR NOT TO BE is "in the bag" and is only waiting for a suitable label-partner. Release should be in autumn parallel to the single WHY?
* Samples available online : http://www.yargos.de/
| Source: | yargos.de |
Persuader - Debut To Be Re-released
PERSUADER's new label, Dockyard 1, is preparing to re-release the band's debut album from 2000, The Hunter. This new version will include several bonus tracks. It will be released on August 29th.
Songwriting for the band's next album is nearing completion. They are expected to enter the studio soon.
As previously reported, Persuader vocalist Jens Carlsson and guitarist Emil Norberg are also part of SAVAGE CIRCUS, the new band kicked off by former BLIND GUARDIAN drummer Thomen Stauch. The debut album, Dreamland Manor, will be released on August 29th through Dockyard 1.
Songwriting for the band's next album is nearing completion. They are expected to enter the studio soon.
As previously reported, Persuader vocalist Jens Carlsson and guitarist Emil Norberg are also part of SAVAGE CIRCUS, the new band kicked off by former BLIND GUARDIAN drummer Thomen Stauch. The debut album, Dreamland Manor, will be released on August 29th through Dockyard 1.
| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Persuader |
Atheist - Reissues Dates
Relapse Records has set release dates for the reissues of the three full-length albums (1989's Piece of Time, 1992's Unquestionable Presence, and 1993's Elements) by seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST.
Elements and Unquestionable Presence will be released officially on August 30 (North America) and September 5 (Europe). Piece of Time will follow with a September 13 release (North America) and September 19 (Europe).
Guitarist/vocalist Kelly Shaefer comments on the impending CD reissues; "We could not be more proud of the job done on these reissues by the folks at Relapse. When this ATHEIST re-issue project started unfolding, I wanted them to be treated with the same care as if they were new releases.
Shaefer continues, "Now that they are done I can say 110% that this is the quintessential ATHEIST collection! It includes all the original classics plus tons of bonus tracks, incredible liner notes, and photos even the band has never seen until now. The art is expanded and more vibrant than ever and the sound has been remastered to pristine metal standards! The attention to detail in these reissues is outstanding and even if you had owned the records in their original pressings, you MUST have this in your collection as they are the definitive versions of the ATHEIST records."
Additionally, Unquestionable Presence will be featured in the October issue of Decibel Magazine as part of its ongoing Hall of Fame feature. The Hall of Fame feature highlights influential and pivotal releases in metal history, and Unquestionable Presence will join of ranks of previously profiled classics such as SLAYER's Reign In Blood, SEPULTURA's Roots, and AT THE GATES Slaughter of the Soul among others.
- Relapse Newsletter -
Elements and Unquestionable Presence will be released officially on August 30 (North America) and September 5 (Europe). Piece of Time will follow with a September 13 release (North America) and September 19 (Europe).
Guitarist/vocalist Kelly Shaefer comments on the impending CD reissues; "We could not be more proud of the job done on these reissues by the folks at Relapse. When this ATHEIST re-issue project started unfolding, I wanted them to be treated with the same care as if they were new releases.
Shaefer continues, "Now that they are done I can say 110% that this is the quintessential ATHEIST collection! It includes all the original classics plus tons of bonus tracks, incredible liner notes, and photos even the band has never seen until now. The art is expanded and more vibrant than ever and the sound has been remastered to pristine metal standards! The attention to detail in these reissues is outstanding and even if you had owned the records in their original pressings, you MUST have this in your collection as they are the definitive versions of the ATHEIST records."
Additionally, Unquestionable Presence will be featured in the October issue of Decibel Magazine as part of its ongoing Hall of Fame feature. The Hall of Fame feature highlights influential and pivotal releases in metal history, and Unquestionable Presence will join of ranks of previously profiled classics such as SLAYER's Reign In Blood, SEPULTURA's Roots, and AT THE GATES Slaughter of the Soul among others.
- Relapse Newsletter -
| Band profile: | Atheist |
Riverside - "Second Life Syndrome" On InsideOut
"Second Life Syndrome", for this is the title of the forthcoming Riverside album, will be released worldwide on InsideOut label! The album will consist of eight compositions, amongst which you will find "Reality Dream III," the track which has already been performed live. Lyricswise, "Second Life Syndrome" will continue the story from "Out Of Myself." Musicwise, it will show a bit heavier side of the band. The cover will be once again designed by Travis Smith. The album's premiere is planned for November 2005.
The band will report back on studio proceedings soon.
The band will report back on studio proceedings soon.
| Source: | riverside.art.pl |
F5 - Debut Album Samples Now Online
F5, the band featuring former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, are releasing their debut album, A Drug For All Seasons, on August 15th through Mascot Records.
F5 is rounded out by Dale Steele (vocals), Steve Conley (lead, rhythm and acoustic guitars), David Small (drums) and John Davis (lead and rhythm guitars).
A Drug For All Seasons will feature the following tracklisting:
Faded
Dissidence
Fall To Me
A Drug For All Season
Bleeding
What I Am (cover version of EDIE BRICKELL AND THE NEW BOHEMIANS' first hit)
Dying On The Vine
Hold Me Down
Defacing
X'd Out
Look You In The Eyes
Forte Sonata
Samples from the album are currently available online at the band's website, http://www.f5theband.com .
F5 is rounded out by Dale Steele (vocals), Steve Conley (lead, rhythm and acoustic guitars), David Small (drums) and John Davis (lead and rhythm guitars).
A Drug For All Seasons will feature the following tracklisting:
Faded
Dissidence
Fall To Me
A Drug For All Season
Bleeding
What I Am (cover version of EDIE BRICKELL AND THE NEW BOHEMIANS' first hit)
Dying On The Vine
Hold Me Down
Defacing
X'd Out
Look You In The Eyes
Forte Sonata
Samples from the album are currently available online at the band's website, http://www.f5theband.com .
| Source: | BraveWords.com |
Place Vendome - Complete Album Details
Frontiers Records is pleased to announce all details surrounding the release of the highly anticipated PLACE VENDOME album.
The album features the long awaited return to rock for former Helloween singer Michael Kiske. This time in a more melodic rock and AOR oriented mood.
The lineup on the release is completed by famed musicians of the German rock scene such as Dennis Ward (producer, main writer and bass player of PINK CREAM 69), Kosta Zafiriou (on drums from PINK CREAM 69), Uwe Reitenauer (guitars from PINK CREAM 69) and Gunther Werno (keyboards from Vanden Plas).
The album will be released worldwide on Frontiers Records on October 10th with domestic releases in Japan (Marquee/Avalon), Brazil (Hellion), Korea (Melodicpia), Taiwan (Rock Empire) and Russia (IronD).
The final tracklisting shall include the following tracks:
Cross The Line (mp3 sample)
I Will Be Waiting (mp3 sample)
Too Late
I Will be Gone (mp3 sample)
The Setting Sun
Place Vendome
Heaven's Door
Right Here (mp3 sample)
Magic Carpet
Sign of Times
The Frontiers Records website / newsletter subscribers will also be able to receive on July the 21st an email with the link to download the FULL SONG "Cross the Line".
*** To view the COVER ART and hear MP3 SAMPLES ***
http://www.frontiers.it/default.aspx'sabid=49&cond3=where%20Netlab_FrontiersNews.NewsID=36
The album features the long awaited return to rock for former Helloween singer Michael Kiske. This time in a more melodic rock and AOR oriented mood.
The lineup on the release is completed by famed musicians of the German rock scene such as Dennis Ward (producer, main writer and bass player of PINK CREAM 69), Kosta Zafiriou (on drums from PINK CREAM 69), Uwe Reitenauer (guitars from PINK CREAM 69) and Gunther Werno (keyboards from Vanden Plas).
The album will be released worldwide on Frontiers Records on October 10th with domestic releases in Japan (Marquee/Avalon), Brazil (Hellion), Korea (Melodicpia), Taiwan (Rock Empire) and Russia (IronD).
The final tracklisting shall include the following tracks:
Cross The Line (mp3 sample)
I Will Be Waiting (mp3 sample)
Too Late
I Will be Gone (mp3 sample)
The Setting Sun
Place Vendome
Heaven's Door
Right Here (mp3 sample)
Magic Carpet
Sign of Times
The Frontiers Records website / newsletter subscribers will also be able to receive on July the 21st an email with the link to download the FULL SONG "Cross the Line".
*** To view the COVER ART and hear MP3 SAMPLES ***
http://www.frontiers.it/default.aspx'sabid=49&cond3=where%20Netlab_FrontiersNews.NewsID=36
| Source: | Frontiers Records |
Warmachine - Sign with Nightmare Records
Toronto's Warmachine have signed a one-album deal with Nightmare Records. "We're looking at a September realease date in Central America for 'The Beginning of the End'," vocalist/guitarist Joe Di Taranto writes on the group's web site. "Canada should follow shortly after. Deals for Europe and Japan are still in the works as well.
"I am very excited about this new partnership with Nightmare Records. I can't wait for everyone to finally get this album in their hands.
"Thanx for all your patience and support throughout this ridiculously long wait. More big news to come soon..."
"The Beginning of the End" features a guest appearance on three tracks ("Betrayed", "Empty" and "Taunted Souls") by former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson.
Read more ››
"I am very excited about this new partnership with Nightmare Records. I can't wait for everyone to finally get this album in their hands.
"Thanx for all your patience and support throughout this ridiculously long wait. More big news to come soon..."
"The Beginning of the End" features a guest appearance on three tracks ("Betrayed", "Empty" and "Taunted Souls") by former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson.
Read more ››
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
Melancholia Records - Support The Label
Burglary and fire of the Melancholia Records' (house of Orakle, Numenor...) recording studios.
During the night, some fellows infiltrated the studios of the label, where the last album of ORAKLE had recently been recorded. A fire broke out, which ravaged the place. Everything that had not been stolen has burnt or has been thrown away by the firemen. 3 years of hard work have vanished in some hours that night. The future of the label is unsure. Every support will be welcome.
If you appreciate our artists, our work, our integrity and if you like metal, you can help us:
- by sending us donations with Paypal: contact@melancholia-records.com
- by ordering CDs, MCDs, DVDs and T-shirts on Priceminister: www.priceminister.com/boutique/melancholia
- or just by buying our CDs in your usual local store or online store (Adipocère, Holy Records...)
Feel free to support the label. Even a support message is welcome...
Good luck to all the team of Melancholia Records.
During the night, some fellows infiltrated the studios of the label, where the last album of ORAKLE had recently been recorded. A fire broke out, which ravaged the place. Everything that had not been stolen has burnt or has been thrown away by the firemen. 3 years of hard work have vanished in some hours that night. The future of the label is unsure. Every support will be welcome.
If you appreciate our artists, our work, our integrity and if you like metal, you can help us:
- by sending us donations with Paypal: contact@melancholia-records.com
- by ordering CDs, MCDs, DVDs and T-shirts on Priceminister: www.priceminister.com/boutique/melancholia
- or just by buying our CDs in your usual local store or online store (Adipocère, Holy Records...)
Feel free to support the label. Even a support message is welcome...
Good luck to all the team of Melancholia Records.
Kaizen - New Album On The Way
The French groovy death metal band Kaizen is preparing the release of its second album. It will be released internationally in late September via XIIIbis / Sony Music.
This new album has been recorded by english producer Mark Mynett (also mainman of english fame KILL II THIS). The band has come back from Manchester with an album masterised at Digital Company Studio in Skipton (Bjork, M, Royal Hunt...). The band is now busy working on the promotion of this new record and is currently organizing a tour.
The band has recently parted ways with their drummer Laurent Caradec. The slot is now fully filled by the excellent young drummer Fabien Rault .
This new album has been recorded by english producer Mark Mynett (also mainman of english fame KILL II THIS). The band has come back from Manchester with an album masterised at Digital Company Studio in Skipton (Bjork, M, Royal Hunt...). The band is now busy working on the promotion of this new record and is currently organizing a tour.
The band has recently parted ways with their drummer Laurent Caradec. The slot is now fully filled by the excellent young drummer Fabien Rault .
| Source: | kaizen-utd.net |
Allen/Lande - The Battle
"The Battle" is the highly anticipated album featuring star vocalists Jorn Lande (of Masterplan), Russell Allen (of Symphony X) and guitarist Magnus Karlsson (of Starbreaker, Last Tribe). For the first time, the details behind who takes the mike on individual tracks. The details are:
1. Another Battle (Jorn & Russell)
2. Hunters Night (Russell)
3. Wish For A Miracle (Jorn & Russell)
4. Reach A Little Longer (Jorn)
5. Come Alive (Jorn & Russell)
6. Truth Of Our Time (Jorn & Russell)
7. My Own Way (Jorn)
8. Ask You Anyway (Russell)
9. Silent Rage (Jorn & Russell)
10. Where Have The Angels Gone (Jorn)
11. Universe Of Light (Russell)
12. The Forgotten Ones (Jorn & Russell)
Cover artwork was specifically designed for this project by none other than Rodney Matthews, the legendary painter who created Magnum's "On A Storyteller's Night", Diamond Head's "Borrowed Time", Asia's "Aqua" and "Arena", Praying Mantis' "Time Tells No Lies" and many others.
The album shall be released in Europe on September 19th on Frontiers Records with Japanese release to be settled soon.
** You can view the cover art work and hear samples of the songs: The Battle, Come Alive, Hunter's Night & Wish For A Miracle at http://www.magnus-karlsson.com/ **
1. Another Battle (Jorn & Russell)
2. Hunters Night (Russell)
3. Wish For A Miracle (Jorn & Russell)
4. Reach A Little Longer (Jorn)
5. Come Alive (Jorn & Russell)
6. Truth Of Our Time (Jorn & Russell)
7. My Own Way (Jorn)
8. Ask You Anyway (Russell)
9. Silent Rage (Jorn & Russell)
10. Where Have The Angels Gone (Jorn)
11. Universe Of Light (Russell)
12. The Forgotten Ones (Jorn & Russell)
Cover artwork was specifically designed for this project by none other than Rodney Matthews, the legendary painter who created Magnum's "On A Storyteller's Night", Diamond Head's "Borrowed Time", Asia's "Aqua" and "Arena", Praying Mantis' "Time Tells No Lies" and many others.
The album shall be released in Europe on September 19th on Frontiers Records with Japanese release to be settled soon.
** You can view the cover art work and hear samples of the songs: The Battle, Come Alive, Hunter's Night & Wish For A Miracle at http://www.magnus-karlsson.com/ **
| Source: | magnus-karlsson.com |
Place Vendome - New Album Project
All recording of the brand new project album PLACE VENDOME featuring former Helloween singer Michael Kiske together with Pink Cream 69 members Dennis Ward, Uwe Reitenauer, Kosta Zafiriou and Vanden Plas ivory tinkler Gunther Werno have been finally completed!
The songs recorded include (in no particular order):
Right Here
Heaven's Door
I Will Be Gone
I Will Be Waiting
Magic Carpet Ride
The Setting Sun
Place Vendome
Too Late
Sign of the Times
Cross the Line
The release date in Europe has been set already on October 10th with Japanese release to be handled via Marquee / Avalon.
A 90 second sample of the song "Cross the Line" can be found here:
http://www.frontiers.it/default.aspx'sabid=49&cond3=where%20Netlab_FrontiersNews.NewsID=26
The songs recorded include (in no particular order):
Right Here
Heaven's Door
I Will Be Gone
I Will Be Waiting
Magic Carpet Ride
The Setting Sun
Place Vendome
Too Late
Sign of the Times
Cross the Line
The release date in Europe has been set already on October 10th with Japanese release to be handled via Marquee / Avalon.
A 90 second sample of the song "Cross the Line" can be found here:
http://www.frontiers.it/default.aspx'sabid=49&cond3=where%20Netlab_FrontiersNews.NewsID=26
| Source: | Frontiers Records |