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Subway To Sally - Announce New Tour Dates
German metallers Subway To Sally will return to set the stages on fire in October and December 2008! After some more successful festival shows in July and August, the band will be back on the road with the "Bastard Tour 2008".
"Bastard Tour 2008" dates are as follows:
07.10.2008 Capitol, Hannover
08.10.2008 Schlachthof, Wiesbaden
09.10.2008 Stadthalle, Haslach i.K. (bei Offenburg)
11.10.2008 Allkarthalle, Kaufbeuren
12.10.2008 Garage, Saarbrücken
18.12.2008 Halle 400, Kiel
19.12.2008 Kulturhaus, Salzwedel
20.12.2008 Hessenhalle 4, Gießen
26.12.2008 Pier 2, Bremen
27.12.2008 Ruhrkongresszentreum, Bochum
28.12.2008 Alter Schlachthof, Dresden
29.12.2008 Pressenwerk, Bad Salzungen
30.12.2008 Lindenpark, Potsdam
"Bastard Tour 2008" dates are as follows:
07.10.2008 Capitol, Hannover
08.10.2008 Schlachthof, Wiesbaden
09.10.2008 Stadthalle, Haslach i.K. (bei Offenburg)
11.10.2008 Allkarthalle, Kaufbeuren
12.10.2008 Garage, Saarbrücken
18.12.2008 Halle 400, Kiel
19.12.2008 Kulturhaus, Salzwedel
20.12.2008 Hessenhalle 4, Gießen
26.12.2008 Pier 2, Bremen
27.12.2008 Ruhrkongresszentreum, Bochum
28.12.2008 Alter Schlachthof, Dresden
29.12.2008 Pressenwerk, Bad Salzungen
30.12.2008 Lindenpark, Potsdam
| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Subway To Sally |
| Event: | Subway To Sally: Bastard Tour |
Artillery - DVD Preview Online
A preview track "Terror Squad" of the upcoming Artillery DVD "One Foot In The Grave, The Other One In The Trash" has been made available on the official Metal Mind Productions YouTube Channel (or click here for a direct link).
Artillery's first ever DVD entitled "One Foot In The Grave, The Other One In The Trash" will be released by Metal Mind Productions on 7th July 2008 in Europe and 5th August 2008 in USA (via MVD). The DVD features a fantastic gig the thrash veteran's of Artillery gave at Metalmania Festival 2008.
All info and details at this location.
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Artillery's first ever DVD entitled "One Foot In The Grave, The Other One In The Trash" will be released by Metal Mind Productions on 7th July 2008 in Europe and 5th August 2008 in USA (via MVD). The DVD features a fantastic gig the thrash veteran's of Artillery gave at Metalmania Festival 2008.
All info and details at this location.
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| Source: | metalmind.com.pl |
| Band profile: | Artillery |
Vader - Part Ways With Bassist
Vader has issued the following update:
"After 5 years of working with Vader, our bassist Novy (true name Marcin Nowak) decided to part ways with the band! He made his decision right after recently finished European tour. We would like to thank him for all those years of successful cooperation and just a great work he did for the band within the time. The band's members wish him all the best for the future!... Unfortunately, Marcin's decision of leaving the band was made not only after the finished tour in Europe, but also just before the upcoming (and very important) US tour Summer Slaughter Tour 2008 (when we appear alongside Black Dalhia Murder, Kataklysm, Cryptopsy and other bands). This is a very hard situation for the band but don't worry- we have already found a replacement - the session bassist for this tour will be Martin (ex- Decapitated). We are convinced that together with him VADER will be a killer! The session bass player for the shows planned for the rest of 2008 will be announced after the US tour. On August 3 Vader will appear on Polish Woodstock Festival. On August 30 the band will play a special anniversary show in Warsaw. In October panzerdivision under command of Peter will hit the road again, playing a tour through across Scandinavia and the Baltic States. (Mariusz Kmiołek - Massive Music Management)."
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"After 5 years of working with Vader, our bassist Novy (true name Marcin Nowak) decided to part ways with the band! He made his decision right after recently finished European tour. We would like to thank him for all those years of successful cooperation and just a great work he did for the band within the time. The band's members wish him all the best for the future!... Unfortunately, Marcin's decision of leaving the band was made not only after the finished tour in Europe, but also just before the upcoming (and very important) US tour Summer Slaughter Tour 2008 (when we appear alongside Black Dalhia Murder, Kataklysm, Cryptopsy and other bands). This is a very hard situation for the band but don't worry- we have already found a replacement - the session bassist for this tour will be Martin (ex- Decapitated). We are convinced that together with him VADER will be a killer! The session bass player for the shows planned for the rest of 2008 will be announced after the US tour. On August 3 Vader will appear on Polish Woodstock Festival. On August 30 the band will play a special anniversary show in Warsaw. In October panzerdivision under command of Peter will hit the road again, playing a tour through across Scandinavia and the Baltic States. (Mariusz Kmiołek - Massive Music Management)."
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| Source: | vader.pl |
| Band profile: | Vader |
The Angelic Process - K. Angylus Passed Away
From the blog of Profound Lore Records:
"Just got word a few days ago that The Angelic Process mastermind K. Angylus passed away around the end of April (pretty much exactly a year after the creation/release of the monumental "Weighing Souls With Sand" album). Very sad (and shocking) news indeed that took us off guard, especially considering the visionary and amazing musician this man was and how he conjured up one of the greatest triumphs in the Profound Lore catalog; namely "Weighing Souls With Sand". Cause of death is of course speculative, so we won't get into any of this, but nonetheless we of course appreciated the man Kris was; as a musical perfectionist, he was also one of the most humble and sincere persons we have had the pleasure to deal with. Condolences to those close to him... Godspeed..."
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"Just got word a few days ago that The Angelic Process mastermind K. Angylus passed away around the end of April (pretty much exactly a year after the creation/release of the monumental "Weighing Souls With Sand" album). Very sad (and shocking) news indeed that took us off guard, especially considering the visionary and amazing musician this man was and how he conjured up one of the greatest triumphs in the Profound Lore catalog; namely "Weighing Souls With Sand". Cause of death is of course speculative, so we won't get into any of this, but nonetheless we of course appreciated the man Kris was; as a musical perfectionist, he was also one of the most humble and sincere persons we have had the pleasure to deal with. Condolences to those close to him... Godspeed..."
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| Source: | profoundlorerecords.com |
| Band profile: | The Angelic Process |
Alestorm - Part Ways With Drummer
Guitarist Gavin Harper has issued the following statement on the band's myspace page:
I'm very sad to report that Wilson has informed us last night that he is unable to continue in Alestorm due to a heavy touring schedule and a career that unfortunately leaves little room for time off.
The parting has been on excellent terms and there is no bad blood whatsoever, I, and all of Alestorm/Napalm Records wish Wilson the best of luck in his chosen path and we understand his decision completely.
We have got an excellent drummer filling Wilson's big shoes and has already proven himself as the perfect choice for the new Alestorm Drummer.
Details will be posted in the coming days after meetings have taken place with both band and record label on Monday in London.
I hope everyone joins me in our support both Wilson and our new drummer!
I'm very sad to report that Wilson has informed us last night that he is unable to continue in Alestorm due to a heavy touring schedule and a career that unfortunately leaves little room for time off.
The parting has been on excellent terms and there is no bad blood whatsoever, I, and all of Alestorm/Napalm Records wish Wilson the best of luck in his chosen path and we understand his decision completely.
We have got an excellent drummer filling Wilson's big shoes and has already proven himself as the perfect choice for the new Alestorm Drummer.
Details will be posted in the coming days after meetings have taken place with both band and record label on Monday in London.
I hope everyone joins me in our support both Wilson and our new drummer!
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Alestorm |
Cryptopsy - New Video Online
Centuria Media press release:
"The unstoppable Montreal killing machine, Cryptopsy, are currently wrapping up a very successful European tour that will immediately lead them into this year's crushing Summer Slaughter North American touring package.
This trek marks their first stateside run in support of their career defining release, "The Unspoken King", which could quite possibly also be their most brutal, yet dynamic offering. The much anticipated new effort is set for a June 24th release.
Cryptopsy recently shot a new video with acclaimed director David Brodsky (GWAR, Soilent Green) for the album's vicious opening cut "Worship Your Demons." The clip captures the band's unrelenting, frenetic stage energy and it is sure to catch your attention. It made its exclusive, online debut through the Headbangers Ball Blog today and premieres on MTV2 this Sat. night. Click here to check it out now."
Drummer Flo Mounier comments:
"It is with pleasure that we announce the new Cryptopsy video, shot and directed by David Brodsky and the Mygoodeye team (GWAR, Soilent Green). The video is for the song "Worship Your Demons" off of the new album, "The Unspoken King". David and his crew found an awesome, dilapidated location in upstate NYC for this shoot and we actually had to build a floor since there wasn't one there when we arrived. This is a straight up, brutal and in-your-face, punishing live performance clip that pulls no punches. It's basically two minutes of unabashed aggression and we hope you all like it.
We had a lot of fun doing this and we would like to thank David and his crew for a fantastic job, and a most friendly environment. Professionalism is always appreciated in this business. Check it out!"
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"The unstoppable Montreal killing machine, Cryptopsy, are currently wrapping up a very successful European tour that will immediately lead them into this year's crushing Summer Slaughter North American touring package.
This trek marks their first stateside run in support of their career defining release, "The Unspoken King", which could quite possibly also be their most brutal, yet dynamic offering. The much anticipated new effort is set for a June 24th release.
Cryptopsy recently shot a new video with acclaimed director David Brodsky (GWAR, Soilent Green) for the album's vicious opening cut "Worship Your Demons." The clip captures the band's unrelenting, frenetic stage energy and it is sure to catch your attention. It made its exclusive, online debut through the Headbangers Ball Blog today and premieres on MTV2 this Sat. night. Click here to check it out now."
Drummer Flo Mounier comments:
"It is with pleasure that we announce the new Cryptopsy video, shot and directed by David Brodsky and the Mygoodeye team (GWAR, Soilent Green). The video is for the song "Worship Your Demons" off of the new album, "The Unspoken King". David and his crew found an awesome, dilapidated location in upstate NYC for this shoot and we actually had to build a floor since there wasn't one there when we arrived. This is a straight up, brutal and in-your-face, punishing live performance clip that pulls no punches. It's basically two minutes of unabashed aggression and we hope you all like it.
We had a lot of fun doing this and we would like to thank David and his crew for a fantastic job, and a most friendly environment. Professionalism is always appreciated in this business. Check it out!"
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| Source: | centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | Cryptopsy |
Bolt Thrower - New Album Recording Delayed
U.K. metallers Bolt Thrower have issued the following update:
"We've spent the last year trying to write songs for a new album, planning to go into the studio this summer, unfortunately, after a lot of thought, we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone the recording indefinitely. We know everybody says that their new album is better than their last, but with us we really believed that. From day one we made it clear that we'd stop recording when we felt we'd written the ultimate Bolt Thrower album, we just never knew when that would be, we kind of took for granted that each release would get better and better. But we have realised now that our last release, "Those Once Loyal" turned out to be that album, and basically the new stuff we have written just doesn't match up to it. We have a lot of pride in our back catalogue, and we refuse to turn into one of the many bands (like the ones we grew up listening to) who end up releasing crap, and we're also not prepared to compromise by instead releasing an album of cover versions or a 'best of' album. Sorry to disappoint those of you looking forward to hearing new Bolt Thrower songs, but we always said that we would never release anything we weren't happy with or that, in our view, didn't at least match up to our previous work.
For those of you living in Holland, Germany and Belgium, you will get the chance to see Bolt Thrower live soon, as there are a few select shows lined up. The confirmed shows are:
7th August - Atak, Enschede (NL) - This is our second home, and we've played at Atak on every tour for the last 18 years. Sadly the club will be closing down this month and they will be moving to a new building in the Autumn. So we were chuffed when they contacted us and offered to re-open for one night, so we can say farewell to this cult club and be the last band to ever play there. We decided that the tickets will be free and we will be informing you soon on the line-up and how to get tickets.
8th August - Party.San Festival, Bad Berka (D) - As headliner we will play a longer set than usual, so expect to hear a lot of songs we haven't played for a while.
9th August - Hof ter Lo, Antwerp (B) - For this show we will be joined by the best and upcoming bands from the Benelux. The confirmed support bands are: God Dethroned, Born from Pain, The Setup and Anaphylactic Shock. Tickets are 11 Euros, and you can find more info here.
We'll post more info when we have it. Hope to see you at the gigs."
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"We've spent the last year trying to write songs for a new album, planning to go into the studio this summer, unfortunately, after a lot of thought, we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone the recording indefinitely. We know everybody says that their new album is better than their last, but with us we really believed that. From day one we made it clear that we'd stop recording when we felt we'd written the ultimate Bolt Thrower album, we just never knew when that would be, we kind of took for granted that each release would get better and better. But we have realised now that our last release, "Those Once Loyal" turned out to be that album, and basically the new stuff we have written just doesn't match up to it. We have a lot of pride in our back catalogue, and we refuse to turn into one of the many bands (like the ones we grew up listening to) who end up releasing crap, and we're also not prepared to compromise by instead releasing an album of cover versions or a 'best of' album. Sorry to disappoint those of you looking forward to hearing new Bolt Thrower songs, but we always said that we would never release anything we weren't happy with or that, in our view, didn't at least match up to our previous work.
For those of you living in Holland, Germany and Belgium, you will get the chance to see Bolt Thrower live soon, as there are a few select shows lined up. The confirmed shows are:
7th August - Atak, Enschede (NL) - This is our second home, and we've played at Atak on every tour for the last 18 years. Sadly the club will be closing down this month and they will be moving to a new building in the Autumn. So we were chuffed when they contacted us and offered to re-open for one night, so we can say farewell to this cult club and be the last band to ever play there. We decided that the tickets will be free and we will be informing you soon on the line-up and how to get tickets.
8th August - Party.San Festival, Bad Berka (D) - As headliner we will play a longer set than usual, so expect to hear a lot of songs we haven't played for a while.
9th August - Hof ter Lo, Antwerp (B) - For this show we will be joined by the best and upcoming bands from the Benelux. The confirmed support bands are: God Dethroned, Born from Pain, The Setup and Anaphylactic Shock. Tickets are 11 Euros, and you can find more info here.
We'll post more info when we have it. Hope to see you at the gigs."
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| Source: | boltthrower.com |
| Band profile: | Bolt Thrower |
Dark The Suns - Part Ways With Drummer
Finland's Dark The Suns have posted the following brief update:
"Our drummer Markus has left Dark The Suns. We are going to play summer gigs with session drummer."
Upcoming live dates:
05.07.08 - Lapua, Finland - Välipuistorock
09.07.08 - Oulu, Finland - Hevimesta
03.09.08 - Lahti, Finland - Torvi (with Sinamore)
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"Our drummer Markus has left Dark The Suns. We are going to play summer gigs with session drummer."
Upcoming live dates:
05.07.08 - Lapua, Finland - Välipuistorock
09.07.08 - Oulu, Finland - Hevimesta
03.09.08 - Lahti, Finland - Torvi (with Sinamore)
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| Source: | darkthesuns.com |
| Band profile: | Dark The Suns |
Holy Blood - New Album Out Soon
Ukrainian Metal band Holy Blood have posted the following message on their MySpace:
"The new Holy Blood CD "The Patriot", will be available on Tuesday the 30th of June. The group will release it at Cornerstone exclusively that first week. Watch for it at your favorite online site. All pre-orders will ship as soon as the band gets back from the festival."
"The Patriot" tracklisting:
01. In The Night Gloom
02. War For The Human Soul
03. The Patriot
04. Wind Of Death
05. Thirst To Live In Freedom
06. Well Tried Faith
07. Blood Of Christ
08. Meeting The Sunrise
09. Wind Of Death
+ The Patriot
A trailer for the album can be watched here.
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"The new Holy Blood CD "The Patriot", will be available on Tuesday the 30th of June. The group will release it at Cornerstone exclusively that first week. Watch for it at your favorite online site. All pre-orders will ship as soon as the band gets back from the festival."
"The Patriot" tracklisting:
01. In The Night Gloom
02. War For The Human Soul
03. The Patriot
04. Wind Of Death
05. Thirst To Live In Freedom
06. Well Tried Faith
07. Blood Of Christ
08. Meeting The Sunrise
09. Wind Of Death
+ The Patriot
A trailer for the album can be watched here.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Holy Blood |
In Vain - Enter The Studio In July
Norway's In Vain have issued the following update on their MySpace page:
"The song writing process are done and we're 90% done with the lyrics. Once again we will enter DUB Studio in our hometown Kristiansand and have booked it for two months starting 1 July. All recordings will be done in DUB studio and for the mixing we have different options that will be consulted as the process goes on..
Now, we just hope to get together and practice a little the time that's left before the recording starts.. We aim at a playing time of 55 min, but most likely it will be over 60 min this time as well.. More info on song titles, music, etc to come.. "
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"The song writing process are done and we're 90% done with the lyrics. Once again we will enter DUB Studio in our hometown Kristiansand and have booked it for two months starting 1 July. All recordings will be done in DUB studio and for the mixing we have different options that will be consulted as the process goes on..
Now, we just hope to get together and practice a little the time that's left before the recording starts.. We aim at a playing time of 55 min, but most likely it will be over 60 min this time as well.. More info on song titles, music, etc to come.. "
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | In Vain |
Scar Symmetry - New Album Streaming Online
Swedish metallers Scar Symmetry's latest album, "Holographic Universe", can now be streamed in its entirety at the group's MySpace Page.
01. Morphogenesis
02. Timewave Zero
03. Quantumleaper
04. Artificial Sun Projection
05. The Missing Coordinates
06. Ghost Prototype I (Measurement of Thought)
07. Fear Catalyst
08. Trapezoid
09. Prism and Gate
10. Holographic Universe
11. The Three-Dimensional Shadow
12. Ghost Prototype II (Deus Ex Machina)
"Holographic Universe" is scheduled for release in Europe on June 20, 2008 and in North America on July 8, 2008 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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01. Morphogenesis
02. Timewave Zero
03. Quantumleaper
04. Artificial Sun Projection
05. The Missing Coordinates
06. Ghost Prototype I (Measurement of Thought)
07. Fear Catalyst
08. Trapezoid
09. Prism and Gate
10. Holographic Universe
11. The Three-Dimensional Shadow
12. Ghost Prototype II (Deus Ex Machina)
"Holographic Universe" is scheduled for release in Europe on June 20, 2008 and in North America on July 8, 2008 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Scar Symmetry |
Fueled By Fire - New Song Online
Fueled By Fire have posted a rough mix of their brand new song called "Atomic Attack". You can hear the new song at the band's official MySpace.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Fueled By Fire |
Raunchy - New Album Available For Streaming
Raunchy's entire new album entitled "Wasteland Discotheque", is available for streaming at the band's official MySpace.
"Wasteland Discotheque", which was recorded in Jacob Hansen's Studios, will be released on June 16 in Denmark, June 30 in the rest of Europe and July 7 in the U.S. via Lifeforce Records.
01. This Blackout Is Your Apocalypse (Intro)
02. Somewhere Along The Road
03. The Bash
04. Warriors
05. Straight To Hell
06. Welcome The Storm
07. Wasteland Discotheque
08. Somebody's Watching Me
09. A Heavy Burden
10. To The Lighthouse
11. Showdown Recovery
12. The Comfort In Leaving
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"Wasteland Discotheque", which was recorded in Jacob Hansen's Studios, will be released on June 16 in Denmark, June 30 in the rest of Europe and July 7 in the U.S. via Lifeforce Records.
01. This Blackout Is Your Apocalypse (Intro)
02. Somewhere Along The Road
03. The Bash
04. Warriors
05. Straight To Hell
06. Welcome The Storm
07. Wasteland Discotheque
08. Somebody's Watching Me
09. A Heavy Burden
10. To The Lighthouse
11. Showdown Recovery
12. The Comfort In Leaving
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Raunchy |
The Eternal - New Bass Player Announced
The Eternal has issued the following update:
"We would like to welcome Dave Langlands to the band as our new bass player. We just played our first show with Dave in Sydney and he did a great job. Dave is from New Zealand and has been active in the local scene for many years. Dave moved to Melbourne to work on various musical projects and we were lucky enough to bring him into the ranks of The Eternal. For our Melbourne fans we hope to be announcing a home show soon, so expect to see Dave and the rest of us shortly."
"We would like to welcome Dave Langlands to the band as our new bass player. We just played our first show with Dave in Sydney and he did a great job. Dave is from New Zealand and has been active in the local scene for many years. Dave moved to Melbourne to work on various musical projects and we were lucky enough to bring him into the ranks of The Eternal. For our Melbourne fans we hope to be announcing a home show soon, so expect to see Dave and the rest of us shortly."
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Eternal |
Silent Force - New Album On The Way
German metallers Silent Force have issued the short following update:
"Hey everybody, just a short update from the Silent Force camp. Alexander Beyrodt is having a very creative run and wrote 11 songs during the last 2 weeks for the next album. The material is very promising and will show once more how much potential Silent Force has."
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"Hey everybody, just a short update from the Silent Force camp. Alexander Beyrodt is having a very creative run and wrote 11 songs during the last 2 weeks for the next album. The material is very promising and will show once more how much potential Silent Force has."
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| Source: | silent-force.rocks.de |
| Band profile: | Silent Force |