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Nightmare - Part Ways With Napalm Records
The band explains the reason of the separation:
"We have parted ways with NAPALM Records very amicably... We will never forget what this label has done for us so far... giving us the breath for a second birth in 1999... NAPALM RECORDS being actually focusing into a completely different music style from what we offer, we simply decided all together that it would be better for us to find a more suitable label for what we have to offer..."
The band is looking for a record deal.
"We have parted ways with NAPALM Records very amicably... We will never forget what this label has done for us so far... giving us the breath for a second birth in 1999... NAPALM RECORDS being actually focusing into a completely different music style from what we offer, we simply decided all together that it would be better for us to find a more suitable label for what we have to offer..."
The band is looking for a record deal.
| Band profile: | Nightmare |
Helloween - New Record Deal With Steamhammer/SPV
Helloween has signed a new record deal with Steamhammer/SPV records. After 20 years, 18 published records, and a killer performance in front of 40,000 people at this year's Wacken Open Air Festival, the band has signed with SPV yet again! In 1987/1988, Helloween were already under contract with SPV and this collaboration brought Manfred Schütz and SPV the first two golden records - at that time 250,000 units - for "Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part 1 & 2
Original member Michael Weikath stated: "SPV was the at the beginning of it all and that is already the basis for a successful co-operation.
SPV managing director Manfred Schütz stated: "Helloween is one of the first Metal Acts, which set the standard for German Heavy Metal world-wide. The outstanding success with the first two golden records still remains for me as one of the most beautiful moments in memory and I am proud that Helloween is now a SPV/Steamhammer act"
At the end of of 2004, the band will begin the production of a new album with producer Charlie Bauerfeind. The publication date is planned for summer 2005, the world tour begins in October 2005
Original member Michael Weikath stated: "SPV was the at the beginning of it all and that is already the basis for a successful co-operation.
SPV managing director Manfred Schütz stated: "Helloween is one of the first Metal Acts, which set the standard for German Heavy Metal world-wide. The outstanding success with the first two golden records still remains for me as one of the most beautiful moments in memory and I am proud that Helloween is now a SPV/Steamhammer act"
At the end of of 2004, the band will begin the production of a new album with producer Charlie Bauerfeind. The publication date is planned for summer 2005, the world tour begins in October 2005
| Band profile: | Helloween |
Strapping Young Lad enter in the studio
SYL is back in studio on Aug 17th, more info to come about the new recording on hevydevy and on the SYL site. To finish, the Strapping young lad "for Those Aboot To Rock" (DVD) will be released in Europe on Nov. 2nd 2004 (same release date for the US). We will keep you updated, we will probably have some of the DVD available on the site.
www.devintownsend.com
www.devintownsend.com
| Band profile: | Strapping Young Lad |
Ayreon - Reissue of the old albums by InsideOut
For Ayreon fans the first news is the re-issues of the old Ayreon albums by InsideOut. One re-issue is already available in stores. The Universal Migrator Part 1 & Part 2 are no longer sold seperately, but as a special double CD edition for a single CD price. Check your stores now! Next re-issue will be 'Into the Electric Castle' with a bonus multi-media file and improved artwork.
As a sidenote. A third single is to be released early fall, 2004.
As a sidenote. A third single is to be released early fall, 2004.
| Source: | ayreon.com |
| Band profile: | Ayreon |
15th Anniversary celebration
In October, the Gathering will exist for 15 years! The band has prepared many things to celebrate this anniversary with their public!
First the band will do a Dutch tour in October.
During this tour two special jubilee shows will be held on October 15th and October 16th at Dutch venues Mezz Concert & Dance in Breda and Groene Engel in Oss. With several songs the band will be supported on stage by enormous video projections of clips made by national and international multimedia artists. A promising Dutch VJ will mix these clips with his own video art and live images of the band on stage. Dutch talented people can still join the project. If you're interested, please visit the website of Parnassus on Stage . At the gig in Oss, the winning videoclip will be announced and as a gift the band will release the best video clips on a future live DVD, that should be released next year.
2nd leg of the Sleepy Buildings tour
Then, the Gathering will hit European roads again for the 2nd leg of the Sleepy Buildings tour in November. In the forthcoming shows the band will of course bring all highlights from their 15 year career completed with some totally new songs that will appear on the forthcoming new studio album planned for release in 2005. So if you want to catch the Gathering on tour be sure to get your tickets in time! There is no concert planned until September 2005! The band will take a long break from touring. They will work on the new album whose release is planned for 2005. And of course, Anneke will give birth to her baby!!
Next to the tour activities, the Gathering has prepared two special actions!!
In the Netherlands, everybody who buys the albums Souvenirs or Sleepy Buildings during September at some selected stores will receive a special 'tour T-shirt'. And he makes chance to win 2 free concert tickets and 2 backstage passes including meet & greet with the Gathering! Have a look at the website soon to see which CD stores are a part of this action.
The second action is the Gathering supporting War Child Netherlands
During the Dutch tourdates in October a photo exhibition will be held from photographer Peter Blok . Peter Blok has photographed the band for several years and this resulted in a collection of his most beautiful and sensational the Gathering photos on and off stage. In December the enlarged the Gathering photo's of the exhibition will be auctioned on eBay under the worldwide the Gathering fan base!. Each 1 piece limited edition enlarged photo in a 20 x 28 inch frame, is supplied with authentic autographs of band and photographer. All proceeds from the auction will be granted to War Child Netherlands
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First the band will do a Dutch tour in October.
During this tour two special jubilee shows will be held on October 15th and October 16th at Dutch venues Mezz Concert & Dance in Breda and Groene Engel in Oss. With several songs the band will be supported on stage by enormous video projections of clips made by national and international multimedia artists. A promising Dutch VJ will mix these clips with his own video art and live images of the band on stage. Dutch talented people can still join the project. If you're interested, please visit the website of Parnassus on Stage . At the gig in Oss, the winning videoclip will be announced and as a gift the band will release the best video clips on a future live DVD, that should be released next year.
2nd leg of the Sleepy Buildings tour
Then, the Gathering will hit European roads again for the 2nd leg of the Sleepy Buildings tour in November. In the forthcoming shows the band will of course bring all highlights from their 15 year career completed with some totally new songs that will appear on the forthcoming new studio album planned for release in 2005. So if you want to catch the Gathering on tour be sure to get your tickets in time! There is no concert planned until September 2005! The band will take a long break from touring. They will work on the new album whose release is planned for 2005. And of course, Anneke will give birth to her baby!!
Next to the tour activities, the Gathering has prepared two special actions!!
In the Netherlands, everybody who buys the albums Souvenirs or Sleepy Buildings during September at some selected stores will receive a special 'tour T-shirt'. And he makes chance to win 2 free concert tickets and 2 backstage passes including meet & greet with the Gathering! Have a look at the website soon to see which CD stores are a part of this action.
The second action is the Gathering supporting War Child Netherlands
During the Dutch tourdates in October a photo exhibition will be held from photographer Peter Blok . Peter Blok has photographed the band for several years and this resulted in a collection of his most beautiful and sensational the Gathering photos on and off stage. In December the enlarged the Gathering photo's of the exhibition will be auctioned on eBay under the worldwide the Gathering fan base!. Each 1 piece limited edition enlarged photo in a 20 x 28 inch frame, is supplied with authentic autographs of band and photographer. All proceeds from the auction will be granted to War Child Netherlands
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| Source: | sandandmercury.com |
| Band profile: | The Gathering |
Dream Theater - Live At Budokan latest news
Dream Theater's "LIVE AT BUDOKAN" will be released on Tuesday, October 5th, 2004. It will be available as a 2-DVD set, a 3-CD set, as well as a bundle that contains both the 2-DVD and 3-CD.
The 2-DVD set features Dream Theater's concert recorded on April 26th, 2004, at the Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. Disc 1 has the complete live concert. Disc 2 is packed with special features including a Japanese tour documentary, guitar / keyboard / drum solos, the tour opening video and a multiangle version of "Instrumedley".
The tracklisting of the concert is as follows:
1. As I am
2. This Dying Soul
3. Beyond This Life
4. Hollow Years
5. War Inside My Head
6. The Test that Stumped Them All
7. Endless Sacrifice
8. Instrumedly
9. Trial of Tears
10. New Millennium
11. Keyboard Solo
12. Only a Matter of Time
13. Goodnight Kiss
14. Solitary Shell
15. Stream of Conciousness
16. Disappear
17. Pull Me Under
18. In the Name of God
You can pre-order the different bundles at CDUniverse.com and Amazon.co.uk
http://www.dreamtheater.net/news_dreamtheater.php#lab
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The 2-DVD set features Dream Theater's concert recorded on April 26th, 2004, at the Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. Disc 1 has the complete live concert. Disc 2 is packed with special features including a Japanese tour documentary, guitar / keyboard / drum solos, the tour opening video and a multiangle version of "Instrumedley".
The tracklisting of the concert is as follows:
1. As I am
2. This Dying Soul
3. Beyond This Life
4. Hollow Years
5. War Inside My Head
6. The Test that Stumped Them All
7. Endless Sacrifice
8. Instrumedly
9. Trial of Tears
10. New Millennium
11. Keyboard Solo
12. Only a Matter of Time
13. Goodnight Kiss
14. Solitary Shell
15. Stream of Conciousness
16. Disappear
17. Pull Me Under
18. In the Name of God
You can pre-order the different bundles at CDUniverse.com and Amazon.co.uk
http://www.dreamtheater.net/news_dreamtheater.php#lab
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| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Catamenia plan to enter in the studio
We have confirmed our studio time for the next release. The studio will take place from 1st of November to 10th of December, so the sixth release can be waited to be on stores in early of 2005. Estimated time for release is February / March '05.
http://www.catamenia.net/
http://www.catamenia.net/
Solitude Aeturnus in the studio
The Texas doomers are working in new material to their new album that will be called "Alone"
| Band profile: | Solitude Aeturnus |
Yngwie Malmsteen update
A little update on www.yngwie.org says that the guitar heroe is working on his next (rock) album, but also is taking care for a new "classical" opus.
| Band profile: | Yngwie Malmsteen |
Tristania New Album
Tristania's new album, entitled "Ashes", is due for release in January 2005. They have also finally confirmed having signed with SPV.
| Band profile: | Tristania |
Nightwish hit record sales
Nightwish got certified with a golden record both in Switzerland (20.000 sold copies) and Norway (25.000 sold copies) for their hit album "Once"! Single "Nemo" has passed the golden border in Norway as well and gets certified too for more than 5.000 sold CDs. Currently the band is in Norway, playing sold-out shows for three weeks now!
| Band profile: | Nightwish |
The End Records signs Unexpect
The End Records is proud to announce the latest edition to the label:
UNEXPECT? an original band rooted in the creative soils of Quebec. This metal laboratory uses many musical ingredients which correspond to the human shifting mood. Mixing elements of black, death, core and melodic metal ; classical, operatic, medieval, electro, ambient, psychotic, noise and circus music with a progressive edge and an occasional jazzy touch. With a crew composed of 7 different beings, the atmosphere sometimes takes a form of symphonic proportions by its sound diversity and arrangements. Their vocal performance range from an extreme to the other as they alternate between glorious choirs; inhuman screams of deep, high, mid-growl and delirious intensity; theatrical narrations; and clean/sober sections strewn with bewitching feminine singing pleasures.
The ideas traveling in their art are related to the imagination and the inherent creative power of all human beings, subjective faraway fantasy tales, trancelike sensorial exploration, undercover denunciation of social aspects and subconscious realities. Soul-travel being one of the prime reason of music's existence; they give attention to the individuality and personality of each song, to better sail these multiple emotional states of ours. Different destinations breathing on the same vessel. A torrent of diverse feelings, UNEXPECT is a band that can't be classified with a generic label, but more of a musical feeling that will take you on a journey to new places.
http://www.theendrecords.com band website www.unexpect.com e-mail unexpect@oddpost.com
UNEXPECT? an original band rooted in the creative soils of Quebec. This metal laboratory uses many musical ingredients which correspond to the human shifting mood. Mixing elements of black, death, core and melodic metal ; classical, operatic, medieval, electro, ambient, psychotic, noise and circus music with a progressive edge and an occasional jazzy touch. With a crew composed of 7 different beings, the atmosphere sometimes takes a form of symphonic proportions by its sound diversity and arrangements. Their vocal performance range from an extreme to the other as they alternate between glorious choirs; inhuman screams of deep, high, mid-growl and delirious intensity; theatrical narrations; and clean/sober sections strewn with bewitching feminine singing pleasures.
The ideas traveling in their art are related to the imagination and the inherent creative power of all human beings, subjective faraway fantasy tales, trancelike sensorial exploration, undercover denunciation of social aspects and subconscious realities. Soul-travel being one of the prime reason of music's existence; they give attention to the individuality and personality of each song, to better sail these multiple emotional states of ours. Different destinations breathing on the same vessel. A torrent of diverse feelings, UNEXPECT is a band that can't be classified with a generic label, but more of a musical feeling that will take you on a journey to new places.
http://www.theendrecords.com band website www.unexpect.com e-mail unexpect@oddpost.com
Enslaved signs with Tabu Recordings
"TABU Recordings is proud to present the label's new world wide signing: ENSLAVED
It's with great pride we announce that two time Grammy Nominee ENSLAVED, has signed a recording contract with TABU Recordings.
From their base camp in Bergen, ENSLAVED has given Norwegian extreme metal diversity and depth since 1991. The pioneers in ENSLAVED have through strong musical craftsmanship shown a remarkable will and ability to continuingly twist their musical expression into new directions in a dynamic and challenging way.
The critically acclaimed Below The Lights (Osmose Productions) was honoured with nomination for both Grammy and the Independent Alarm Award in Norway. The band has strong traditions as a hardworking live band, and some of their performances are considered as legendary. KERRANG! salutes ENSLAVED's Inferno performance with a KKKKK-review in their iss#1002. Quote: "It's Enslaved who steal the show with a gloriously ambitious set bolstered by a dizzying light show that has "should have been headliners" written all over it" (Dom Lawson).
Enslaved is currently working on confirming the recording schedule in Grieghallen Studios (last two Enslaved albums, Mayhem, Emperor) and the mix will be done subsequently in Duper Studios (last two Enslaved albums, Kaizers Orchestra, Jaga Jazzist) by Sir Duperman. The production team for the album will consist of the powertrio Jørgen "Sir Duperman" Træen, Eirik "Pytten" Hundvin and Enslaved. Prepare for armageddon.
You have a chance to witness ENSLAVED"s stunning live performance at the following places this summer:
18.06 Haugesund N O R
10.07 Kr.Sand Quart Festival N O R
17.07 Tønsberg Slottsfjell N O R
20.08 Bergen Hulen N O R
04.09 Oslo Rockefeller N O R"
http://www.tubarec.com/
It's with great pride we announce that two time Grammy Nominee ENSLAVED, has signed a recording contract with TABU Recordings.
From their base camp in Bergen, ENSLAVED has given Norwegian extreme metal diversity and depth since 1991. The pioneers in ENSLAVED have through strong musical craftsmanship shown a remarkable will and ability to continuingly twist their musical expression into new directions in a dynamic and challenging way.
The critically acclaimed Below The Lights (Osmose Productions) was honoured with nomination for both Grammy and the Independent Alarm Award in Norway. The band has strong traditions as a hardworking live band, and some of their performances are considered as legendary. KERRANG! salutes ENSLAVED's Inferno performance with a KKKKK-review in their iss#1002. Quote: "It's Enslaved who steal the show with a gloriously ambitious set bolstered by a dizzying light show that has "should have been headliners" written all over it" (Dom Lawson).
Enslaved is currently working on confirming the recording schedule in Grieghallen Studios (last two Enslaved albums, Mayhem, Emperor) and the mix will be done subsequently in Duper Studios (last two Enslaved albums, Kaizers Orchestra, Jaga Jazzist) by Sir Duperman. The production team for the album will consist of the powertrio Jørgen "Sir Duperman" Træen, Eirik "Pytten" Hundvin and Enslaved. Prepare for armageddon.
You have a chance to witness ENSLAVED"s stunning live performance at the following places this summer:
18.06 Haugesund N O R
10.07 Kr.Sand Quart Festival N O R
17.07 Tønsberg Slottsfjell N O R
20.08 Bergen Hulen N O R
04.09 Oslo Rockefeller N O R"
http://www.tubarec.com/
| Band profile: | Enslaved |
Lost Soul: New album
"CHAOSTREAM: new album is ready!!!
Our new effort is ready and wait impatiently for the release. The album will contain nine following cuts:
1. Word of Sin
2. Godstate
3. Death Crowns All
4. Shameful Race
5. The Hidden Law
6. Mortal Cage
7.Christian Meat
8. Angel's Cry
9. The Birth of BABALON
We are going to shoot a video for one song from the album. Visit our site regularly for more info about the album, scheduled for release on 5th of December (Poland only). The European release date has not been confirmed yet. One song from this masterpiece soon to be published at our website! At the moment We are preparing for October "Blitzkrieg II" tour along with VADER. "
http://www.lostsoul.metal.pl
Our new effort is ready and wait impatiently for the release. The album will contain nine following cuts:
1. Word of Sin
2. Godstate
3. Death Crowns All
4. Shameful Race
5. The Hidden Law
6. Mortal Cage
7.Christian Meat
8. Angel's Cry
9. The Birth of BABALON
We are going to shoot a video for one song from the album. Visit our site regularly for more info about the album, scheduled for release on 5th of December (Poland only). The European release date has not been confirmed yet. One song from this masterpiece soon to be published at our website! At the moment We are preparing for October "Blitzkrieg II" tour along with VADER. "
http://www.lostsoul.metal.pl
Carnal Forge: New vocalist
"Here's some news about what's going on in the CARNAL FORGE camp. Jonas Kjellgren has left CARNAL FORGE after 7 years and five albums. He left the band just a few days ago, so they have focused immediately on getting someone to replace him instead of writing explanations to everyone. Because of the up coming European tour with Pro-Pain, it's been really hectic for CARNAL FORGE trying to find a new vocalist, but finally they can announce that Jens C. Mortensen (former Slapdash and Revolver) will be the new vocalist in CARNAL FORGE.
Jens has rehearsed with CARNAL FORGE just one time yet, but it sounded great as hell. Now he has at least 12 new songs to learn before the tour. Good luck J...
The Band comments the change:
"Everyone in CARNAL FORGE welcomes Jens to the family and hopes that our fans will enjoy Jens vocals as much as we already do and we wish Jonas the all the best in the future and thank him for all the great times we had together. Cheers!!!!!!" .
You can check out CARNAL FORGE's new singer Jens live on the up coming tour with Pro-Pain. Have a look at the tour section for all dates!
Jonas (former singer) comment:
"I quit the band because I want to focus on my guitar playing and my studio. I love the guys in Carnal Forge and I wish them all the best in the future!!! It has been 7 years of pure joy. I have only good memories from those years. When I was asked to join the band in -97, I thought I was going to play the guitar, but no I was handed a microphone. At the first rehearsal they played Sweet Bride and The Other Side.... Oh man I was totally blown away, they were so goddamn fast and tight, I knew I wanted to be in this band even if I didn't play guitar! I think Carnal Forge is the best death-thrashmetal-act in the world, and they will continue to get better for every album they release. OK! Thanks to all maniacs out there! And thanks Carnal Forge for everything!!!"
Jonas Kjellgren
Jens (new singer) comment:
"Um... what? Comment? Well what can I say?
As for me joining and why. I've known the guys for quite a while and I've worked with 'em in the past so I guess I was the "natural" choice for replacing Jonas on such a very short notice. And I do mean short, I heard through the grapevine that Jonas had left on Friday, got the call on Monday and we just had our first rehearsal Wednesday.
I wish him the very best of luck and hope that he'll find whatever it is he's looking for.
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Jens has rehearsed with CARNAL FORGE just one time yet, but it sounded great as hell. Now he has at least 12 new songs to learn before the tour. Good luck J...
The Band comments the change:
"Everyone in CARNAL FORGE welcomes Jens to the family and hopes that our fans will enjoy Jens vocals as much as we already do and we wish Jonas the all the best in the future and thank him for all the great times we had together. Cheers!!!!!!" .
You can check out CARNAL FORGE's new singer Jens live on the up coming tour with Pro-Pain. Have a look at the tour section for all dates!
Jonas (former singer) comment:
"I quit the band because I want to focus on my guitar playing and my studio. I love the guys in Carnal Forge and I wish them all the best in the future!!! It has been 7 years of pure joy. I have only good memories from those years. When I was asked to join the band in -97, I thought I was going to play the guitar, but no I was handed a microphone. At the first rehearsal they played Sweet Bride and The Other Side.... Oh man I was totally blown away, they were so goddamn fast and tight, I knew I wanted to be in this band even if I didn't play guitar! I think Carnal Forge is the best death-thrashmetal-act in the world, and they will continue to get better for every album they release. OK! Thanks to all maniacs out there! And thanks Carnal Forge for everything!!!"
Jonas Kjellgren
Jens (new singer) comment:
"Um... what? Comment? Well what can I say?
As for me joining and why. I've known the guys for quite a while and I've worked with 'em in the past so I guess I was the "natural" choice for replacing Jonas on such a very short notice. And I do mean short, I heard through the grapevine that Jonas had left on Friday, got the call on Monday and we just had our first rehearsal Wednesday.
I wish him the very best of luck and hope that he'll find whatever it is he's looking for.
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| Band profile: | Carnal Forge |