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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.
Read more ››
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.
Read more ››
| Band profile: | Carnal Forge |
Orphaned Land first video clip done
"Six months after the release of the majestic milestone "Mabool - The Story Of The Three Sons Of Seven", we are about to offer our first ever video clip "Ocean Land". Vocalist Kobi Farhi:
"Hello everyone and Shalom from the Orphaned Land of Israel! Finally after many years we filmed a video clip, to the song "Ocean Land" from our latest album "Mabool", it's our first video clip ever! It was a very hard day of working and we were on set for 18 hours. We had two different locations:
1. In the sea (where we bumped into hundred of Medusa jellyfish! It was very tough and we remained brave, but got wounded)
2. Underwater shots in a swimming pool - I had to sing for hours under the water, I drank so much pool water, yuck! We also filmed Matti playing a guitar solo under the water.
We were working with a very famous theatre actress named Hila Vidor and she was unbelievable, it was an inspiring adventure to work with her. If you ask me, she is the Queen of the sea! I think that it's a great video and it's about time that you will all be able to watch it and judge for yourself very soon." "
http://www.orphaned-land.com/
"Hello everyone and Shalom from the Orphaned Land of Israel! Finally after many years we filmed a video clip, to the song "Ocean Land" from our latest album "Mabool", it's our first video clip ever! It was a very hard day of working and we were on set for 18 hours. We had two different locations:
1. In the sea (where we bumped into hundred of Medusa jellyfish! It was very tough and we remained brave, but got wounded)
2. Underwater shots in a swimming pool - I had to sing for hours under the water, I drank so much pool water, yuck! We also filmed Matti playing a guitar solo under the water.
We were working with a very famous theatre actress named Hila Vidor and she was unbelievable, it was an inspiring adventure to work with her. If you ask me, she is the Queen of the sea! I think that it's a great video and it's about time that you will all be able to watch it and judge for yourself very soon." "
http://www.orphaned-land.com/
| Band profile: | Orphaned Land |
System Of A Down News On New Album
System of a Down have set the release of their new album to be in the fall of this year, according to a
message in their website http://systemofadown.com/comingsoon/
"With regards to the recording process guitarist Daron Malakian said in the statement, "We'll play a song through and record it, listen to it and decide what could make it even better ? repeat a chorus, simple rearrangement, we all spark off of each other. Some of the new songs have really great moments ? we want to make the entire song a really great moment."
According to Malakian, some surprising influences can be heard in SYSTEM's new work. "The influences range from KRAFTWERK to DARKTHRONE to the ZOMBIES to the BEACH BOYS, but it all fits together," he said. "It works" "
www.blabbermouth.net
message in their website http://systemofadown.com/comingsoon/
"With regards to the recording process guitarist Daron Malakian said in the statement, "We'll play a song through and record it, listen to it and decide what could make it even better ? repeat a chorus, simple rearrangement, we all spark off of each other. Some of the new songs have really great moments ? we want to make the entire song a really great moment."
According to Malakian, some surprising influences can be heard in SYSTEM's new work. "The influences range from KRAFTWERK to DARKTHRONE to the ZOMBIES to the BEACH BOYS, but it all fits together," he said. "It works" "
www.blabbermouth.net
| Band profile: | System Of A Down |
Cathedral: recording new album
The british stoner/doom band is recording their new sixth album, it will be called "Seeds of Decay", these are some titles of the new songs: "Oro The Manslayer", "Corpsecycle", "Sabbadaius Sabbattum", "Eripmav Moon", "This Body Thy Tomb", "Everything Is Dying" and "Upon Azraels Wings". Moreover, Dave Patchett will be in charge of the art work (who have already made some covers for Cathedral).
| Band profile: | Cathedral |
Ghost Machinery - Debut Album Is Ready
The projet from Burning Point singer "Ghost Machinery" has completed the debut album called "Haunting Remains" that will be released at 11/08/2004 through Sound Riot Records.
To hear some samples of this new album go here:
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/1/ghostmachinerymusic.htm
To hear some samples of this new album go here:
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/1/ghostmachinerymusic.htm
| Band profile: | Ghost Machinery |
Paradise Lost song list for the new album
From the official page of the band:
The recording has finally come to an end, Nick flys home from LA this week after completing the vocals for the album and the final process of mixing and mastering can commence.
Some working titles for the songs are as follows:
Through the silence
Shine
Sun fading
Sanctimonious you
Redshift
Forever after
Getting over the madness
Accept the pain
Close your eyes
The laws of cause
http://www.paradiselost.co.uk/
The recording has finally come to an end, Nick flys home from LA this week after completing the vocals for the album and the final process of mixing and mastering can commence.
Some working titles for the songs are as follows:
Through the silence
Shine
Sun fading
Sanctimonious you
Redshift
Forever after
Getting over the madness
Accept the pain
Close your eyes
The laws of cause
http://www.paradiselost.co.uk/
| Band profile: | Paradise Lost |
Suidakra new album & DVD details
The new Suidakra album, the 7th release of this band, will be called "Command To Charge".
"We'll be in the recording studio from Nov. 1st - 24th. Right now 80% of the new material is finished. We will continue playing some of the new tracks live on the next gigs".
The whole Suidakra show at the Scream Festival (Lübeck on 01.10.04) will be filmed by several cameras, maybe to be released later as a live DVD or as bonus material for the upcoming record "Command To Charge".
Also, at the Scream festival, the band will celebrate its 10th year anniversary.
http://www.suidakra.com/
"We'll be in the recording studio from Nov. 1st - 24th. Right now 80% of the new material is finished. We will continue playing some of the new tracks live on the next gigs".
The whole Suidakra show at the Scream Festival (Lübeck on 01.10.04) will be filmed by several cameras, maybe to be released later as a live DVD or as bonus material for the upcoming record "Command To Charge".
Also, at the Scream festival, the band will celebrate its 10th year anniversary.
http://www.suidakra.com/