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Requiem Aeternam - Is Back in Business

After a long time of silence, the Uruguayan melodic Black Metal band Requiem Aeternam has come back!

By the middle of 2002, their guitarist and vocalist José Romero decided to move all his activities to New York City (NY, USA).
At that time, a new era had started for the band...

Now, with a new line-up, they are almost ready to record "Philosopher", the long awaited second album.
Why almost? Because they are still looking for a drummer. Possible interested, contact the band!

If you don't know the band, try to check their new website at www.requiem-aeternam.com. There you will find all the latest news, an updated biography, music and very soon a few videos to download, etc...
They are one of the most respected South American acts.

Stay alert!


Requiem Aeternam
Posted: 13.01.2004 by Unknown user | Comments (0)


Sound Riot: releases for 2004...

RELEASES FOR 2004:

VICIOUS "Vile, Vicious & Victorious" CD
-SRP.027
-Street date: March 22, 2004
-Melodic Death/Thrash Metal from Sweden
-Featuring Henrik Wenngren of SKYFIRE on vocals.
-Guest appearances: P. Kuusisto (CARNAL FORGE) and M. Söderman (LOST SOULS)
-Recorded at The Underground Studios (Ebony Tears, Carnal Forge)
-Masterebed by Peter In de Betou (Hypocrisy, In Flames, Darkane)
-Band webpage: http://www.viciousonline.tk

MEMORIZED DREAMS "Theatre Of Life" CD
-SRP.028
-Street date: April 16, 2004
-Melodic Power Metal from Norway.
-Featuring Olaf Hayer (LUCA TURILLI, DIONYSUS) as guest vocal on one song fully!!!
-Recorded at Skansen Studios (Atrox, Griffin, The Third And The Mortal)
-Mastered by Tommy Newton at Area 51 studios (Kamelot, Elegy, Crystal Ball)
-Artwork by JP Fournier (Avantasia, Edguy)
-Band webpage: http://www.memorized-dreams.tk/

UNCHAINED "Unchained" CD
-SRP.029
-Street date: May 2004
-Melodic Heavy Metal from Sweden
-Guest appearance: Janne Stark (LOCOMOTIVE BREATH).
-Recorded at Pama Studio (Karmakanic, Silverseraph, and The Flower Kings)
-Mastered at The Digital Audio Studios (Royal Hunt, Glen Hughes, and Ring Of Fire)
-Artwork by Mattias Norén (Evergrey, Lost Horizon)
-Band webpage: www.unchained.n3.net

GHOST MACHINERY "Haunting Remains" CD
-SRP.030
-Street date: June 2004
-Neo-classical Power Metal from Finland
-Featuring Pete Ahonen of BURNING POINT
-Guest appearance: Ville (SENTENCED)
-Mastered at Bazement Musik studios (Symphony X, Vanden Plas, Metalium)
-Artwork by Mattias Norén (Evergrey, Derek Sherinian, Lost Horizon)
-Band webpage: http://www.ghost.tapsanet.net/

GAIA EPICUS "Symphony of Glory" CD
-SRP.032
-Street date: October 2004
-Speed Power Metal from Norway
-It will be recorded at Skansen Studios (Atrox, Griffin) in June 2004
-It will be mastered at House Of Music studios (Symphorce, Primal Fear, Sacred Steel)
-Artwork possibly done by JP Fournier (Avantasia, Edguy)
-Band webpage: http://www.gaia-epicus.com

EXCALION "t.b.a. " CD
-SRP.033
-Street date: November 2004
-Symphonic Power Metal from Finland
-It will be recorded at Watercastle Studios (used in Requiem "The Arrival") in August 2004
-The album will be produced by Arto Räisälä (REQUIEM´s guitarist)
-Band webpage: http://www.excalion.com/
Posted: 13.01.2004 by Jeff | Comments (0)


Entwine: Title of the new album

Finnish goth-metallers ENTWINE have set "DiEversity" as the title of their new album, due in Finland on March 1 through Spinefarm Records (Century Media in the rest of Europe and the U.S.)..

The follow-up to 2002's "Time Of Despair" was recorded at Astia Studios in Lappeenranta, Finland with producer Anssi Kippo (CHILDREN OF BODOM, SINERGY, NORTHER) and was mixed at Finnvox studios in Helsinki with Mikko Karmila (NIGHTWISH, STRATOVARIUS).

ENTWINE will celebrate the release of their new album with a March 5 performance at Sibelius house's Finlandia club in Lahti, Finland.

"Time Of Despair" entered the Finnish album charts at No. 24 upon its release in June 2002. The album's first single, "The Pit", debuted at No. 6 on the Finnish singles chart.

Band profile: Entwine
Posted: 12.01.2004 by Undercraft | Comments (0)


Timo Kotipelto Has Completed Work on His New Album

From Blabbermouth.net

Former STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto has completed work on his second solo album, tentatively due in the spring through Century Media Records.

The as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2002's "Waiting For The Dawn" (issued under the KOTIPELTO banner) reportedly features "more or less the same" recording lineup as that on the debut, which featured contributions from Mike Romeo (guitars, SYMPHONY X), Roland Grapow (guitars, MASTERPLAN/ex-HELLOWEEN), Arjen Lucassen (guitars, AYREON), Sami Virtanen (guitars, JOE DOAKES), Jari Kainulainen (bass, STRATOVARIUS), Mirka Rantanen (drums, TUNNEL VISION), Gas (drums, H.I.M.), Janne Warman (keyboards, CHILDREN OF BODOM) and Mikko Harkin (keyboards, SONATA ARCTICA).

Commenting recently on his departure from STRATOVARIUS, Kotipelto said, "I know a lot of fans are sad about this situation. And I really am SORRY about it. There are a lot of things in the world that I alone can't control... One thing is for sure, it's not about money. The problems are somewhere else." Regarding his final appearance with STRATOVARIUS at the upcoming Piorno Rock festival in Spain on February 28, Kotipelto said, "Unfortunately, yes, I have to . I have signed the contract . But I try to give my best to the fans. I don't care what happens at the backstage..."

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Band profile: Stratovarius
Posted: 10.01.2004 by Unknown user | Comments (0)


Edguy - Secret German show

A secret Edguy show has been announced for the 21st or 22nd of January in Cologne! The exact date of the show will be announced within 24 hours here at the official site!

Edguy is going to play an exclusive "secret" show in Cologne's mini club Underground, that will be video-taped for the German music TV show WDR-Rockpalast. Tickets will be strictly limited as the club has only a capacity of a maximum of less than 250 people, a great atmosophere and an unforgettable party will be guaranteed. Besides the classic songs Edguy will present some of their new songs world exclusively! You'll be informed during the next 24 hours on this site, where to get the tickets. Tickets will probably be available for less than 10 Euros, and to avoid black-market-dealing probably only two tickets will be available per order. Stay tuned to the site for exclusive details!

Band profile: Edguy
Posted: 10.01.2004 by Deadsoulman | Comments (0)


Dark Tranquillity to record new album soon

Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have updated their site with the following message:

"Time for some new-year activity on the site. As you probably have noticed, updates have been somewhat scarce recently, but rest assured that we're not resting on our laurels. The songwriting for the next album is commencing with full force, and in a not-too-distant future we'll begin recording our seventh full length album. More details regarding where, when and why will be posted here soon.

The DVD is now available in the US as well - finally! For a list of (worldwide) online vendors selling it, please visit Gtranquillity's site at www.dark-tranquillity.nl.

For an upcoming project, we'd like to hear from people with DARK TRANQUILLITY tattoos, so if you're one of the lucky few, please get in touch via info@darktranquillity.com.

The mini tour in Italy about a month ago was a huge success, and we'd like to thank all of you that made it such a great experience. Photos from some of the shows will be uploaded in the near future.

Other than this, there are a few promising things, that doubtlessly will make many of you happy, in the pipeline, but before anything is 100% confirmed, we can't go public with any details."

Band profile: Dark Tranquillity
Posted: 10.01.2004 by Deadsoulman | Comments (0)


Lamb Of God - Best Album Of 2003

Revolver magazine has named LAMB OF GOD's "As the Palaces Burn" as 2003's "Album of the Year."

Commented the band: "This is absolutely flattering, and it came totally unexpected. We'd like to express our sincerest gratitude to Revolver's readers and staff, and to our fans worldwide who've made 2003 an amazing year for us. Things are bigger and better than we ever dreamed they could become. We remain grateful to our friends, fans and family for their support and continue to be inspired by their dedication.

"We're home now, working harder than ever on the follow up to 'As the Palaces Burn'...it's a thrilling time for each of us in this band. We are looking forward to the coming year, a new album and new tours...our sincerest thanks."

Band profile: Lamb Of God
Posted: 10.01.2004 by Deadsoulman | Comments (0)


Mustaine's news

Former MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine will make an appearance at the ESP booth at NAMM on Saturday, January 17 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

In other news, MEGADETH have entered into an agreement with merchandise company Bandmerch to bring high-quality apparel and other MEGADETH-related items for sale at MEGADETH's official web site, www.megadeth.com. Many new styles and designs are currently being considered, but for now, this is the only official MEGADETH merchandise available.

Mustaine is currently working on his first solo album, due later in the year through Sanctuary Records.

Band profile: Megadeth
Posted: 10.01.2004 by Deadsoulman | Comments (0)


Paradise Lost in studio in April

PARADISE LOST are hoping to enter the studio in April to begin recording the follow-up to "Symbol Of Life", tentatively due in August.

"Symbol Of Life", PARADISE LOST's ninth studio album, was produced by Rhys Fulber (FEAR FACTORY, FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY) and was released in October 2002 through G.U.N./ BMG Records in Europe (Koch Entertainment in North America).

Band profile: Paradise Lost
Posted: 10.01.2004 by Unknown user | Comments (0)


NEW AEON MEDIA, new division for the Underground

KARMAGEDDON MEDIA presents a new sub-division for the underground "NEW AEON MEDIA"

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"Annoyed and irritated", that's how I sometimes feel when I hear and see new releases from so-called "bigger" names in the Metal scene.

A lot of these albums are in no way better than what I hear in the Underground, sometimes they do not even stand a comparison.

Are some of those bands "burned up"? Guess so...

And then another killer demo or album reaches us, but to develop any new band as of today is nearly impossible, unless one develops a good system...

So we decided to start NEW AEON MEDIA as a sub-division for KARMAGEDDON MEDIA, to support the Underground and bring you (hopefully) the best of the Underground.

So far we are very pleased with the first bands we came to an agreement with, FINAL DAWN from Finland (mix of Rotting Christ, Sentenced and older Megadeth), RIBSPREADER (unbelievable Old School Swedish Death Metal, produced by Dan Swano who is in the band too) and JUDGEMENT DAY from The Netherlands (brutal, twisted innovative Death Metal, no baggy trousers bullshit, but extreme Metal!).

As one will notice these albums will be released soon, and we think they deserve to be released... your support is appreciated, support new talent, no an old band that did the same album 3 times by now!

Bands feel free to send material to:

NEW AEON MEDIA
P.O. BOX 277
6300 AG Valkenburg
The Netherlands

We listen to your recordings, and if you stick out of the masses we will surely get in touch.

And yes, we are not limited on a specific style.

Guido Heijnens on behalf of NEW AEON MEDIA / KARMAGEDDON MEDIA.

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Posted: 09.01.2004 by Jeff | Comments (0)


Carpathian Forest, Dismember at Party San festival

DISMEMBER, CARPATHIAN FOREST and GOREROTTED are the latest bands added to Germany's Party San Festival which will take place August 12th-14th. The full list of bands is now as follows:

DISMEMBER, CARPATHIAN FOREST, GOREROTTED, VOMITORY, ENSIFERUM, DISFEAR, ZYKLON, MISERY INDEX, HATESPHERE, PUNGENT STENCH, GRAVEWORM, PURGATORY, INCAPACITY

Band profile: Carpathian Forest
Posted: 09.01.2004 by Deadsoulman | Comments (0)


COB nominated for Finnish Grammy

The melodic thrash quintet CHILDREN OF BODOM have just been nominated for a Finnish "Grammy" in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal" category. The group will make their much-anticipated return to the U.S. this April on a major package tour (reportedly with ICED EARTH in the headlining slot) in support of their latest, critically acclaimed release, "Hate Crew Deathroll". Full details on the tour will be announced soon.

In other news, CHILDREN OF BODOM's Alexi Laiho and DREAM EVIL/FIREWIND's Gus G. are sharing the cover of the popular Japanese magazine Young Guitar this month.

Band profile: Children Of Bodom
Posted: 09.01.2004 by Deadsoulman | Comments (0)


Arch Enemy, Katatonia nominated for Manifest award

ARCH ENEMY, NASUM, KATATONIA, CULT OF LUNA and BURST are nominated for a Manifest award in the category "Best Hard Rock/Punk."

The event will take place at Debaser in Stockholm on January 29 at 8:00 p.m. CET.

The Manifest Awards are being held by SOM (Svenska Oberoende Musikproducenter) (Swedish Independent Musicproducers), an organization that consists of over 100 record labels.

"Best Hard Rock/Punk" Nominees:

ARCH ENEMY ¡V "Anthems of Rebellion"
BURST ¡V "Prey On Life"
CULT OF LUNA ¡V "The beyond"
KATATONIA ¡V "Viva Emptiness"
NASUM ¡V "Helvete"

Band profile: Arch Enemy
Posted: 09.01.2004 by Deadsoulman | Comments (0)


Lacuna confirmed for Rock Hard festival

Italian goth-metallers LACUNA COIL are the latest act confirmed for this year's Rock Hard Festival, a two-day event set to take place May 29-30, 2004 at Amphitheater in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Other bands currently scheduled to appear are STRATOVARIUS, RAGE, DOOMSWORD, DESASTER and DEAD SOUL TRIBE. Tickets to the festival cost 50 euros (including one parking space) plus a five-euro advance booking fee, and can be ordered from the following address:

Rock Hard
Festival 2004
Postfach 11 02 12
44058 Dortmund
Germany

Band profile: Lacuna Coil
Posted: 09.01.2004 by Deadsoulman | Comments (0)


Soilwork - Temporary replacement for drummer

Sweden's SOILWORK have posted the following message on their official web site:

"Hello there soilers!

"As you might have heard already, Richard Evensand is no longer playing with SOILWORK.

"Richard is an amazing drummer and we are very happy that we have had the privilege to play with him for the period of time that we did.

"Richard and SOILWORK have decided not to continue playing together and we have parted as good friends. We wish him all the best of luck with his future projects.

"We are happy to inform you guys that Dirk Verbeuren from SCARVE will be filling in as a session drummer for our upcoming headlining tour in Europe.

"Dirk is a very talented drummer, and needless to say he will do a kickass job on the tour.

"Check out Dirk's band SCARVE on www.scarve.net.

"Cheers, SOILWORK"

Band profile: Soilwork
Posted: 09.01.2004 by Deadsoulman | Comments (0)