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God Dethroned - Part Ways With Drummer
God Dethroned's guitarists Isaac Delahaye has posted the following statement on the band's website:
A little while ago our long time drummer Ariën van Weesenbeek announced he would join the ranks of Dutch gothic metal rockers Epica, leaving us no other choice than to let him go. We do understand his career move and we wish him all the best of luck for the future, and we'd like to thank him for all the years of pure blasphemy.
We will play a farewell show with Ariën on March 28th at the Mezz club in Breda, Holland.
At the same time we are happy to announce the return of Roel Sanders, our drummer on the Grand Grimoire and Bloody Blasphemy albums!
Roel left God Dethroned in the summer of 2000, but this time he's back to stay with us till the end.
Some of you may also know him as the drummer for Inhume (and don't worry, he will continue with that band too).
Soon we will start the writing process of a new album with the working title: Passiondale... an epic tale about World War I.
Musically the new album will be a mix between Bloody Blasphemy and Lair of the White Worm, so better buckle up fellas!
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A little while ago our long time drummer Ariën van Weesenbeek announced he would join the ranks of Dutch gothic metal rockers Epica, leaving us no other choice than to let him go. We do understand his career move and we wish him all the best of luck for the future, and we'd like to thank him for all the years of pure blasphemy.
We will play a farewell show with Ariën on March 28th at the Mezz club in Breda, Holland.
At the same time we are happy to announce the return of Roel Sanders, our drummer on the Grand Grimoire and Bloody Blasphemy albums!
Roel left God Dethroned in the summer of 2000, but this time he's back to stay with us till the end.
Some of you may also know him as the drummer for Inhume (and don't worry, he will continue with that band too).
Soon we will start the writing process of a new album with the working title: Passiondale... an epic tale about World War I.
Musically the new album will be a mix between Bloody Blasphemy and Lair of the White Worm, so better buckle up fellas!
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| Source: | goddethroned.com |
| Band profile: | God Dethroned |
Hanoi Rocks - Part Ways With Drummer
The following statement was posted at the official Hanoi Rocks site:
"Hanoi Rocks drummer to be replaced: Hanoi Rocks will end their working relationship with their current drummer Lacu.
Lacu will leave the band after Hanoi Rocks' European tour, which will start from Stockholm, 14th of February and will finish at the Astoria Club, London 7th of March 2008. The change behind the drumkit will not affect the forthcoming Hanoi Rocks gigs or tours.
The new drummer will be announced soon."
According to Finnish newspaper "Iltalehti" Lacu will join Finnish rock band "Popeda" after Hanoi Rocks' European tour is completed.
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"Hanoi Rocks drummer to be replaced: Hanoi Rocks will end their working relationship with their current drummer Lacu.
Lacu will leave the band after Hanoi Rocks' European tour, which will start from Stockholm, 14th of February and will finish at the Astoria Club, London 7th of March 2008. The change behind the drumkit will not affect the forthcoming Hanoi Rocks gigs or tours.
The new drummer will be announced soon."
According to Finnish newspaper "Iltalehti" Lacu will join Finnish rock band "Popeda" after Hanoi Rocks' European tour is completed.
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| Source: | hanoirocks.info |
| Band profile: | Hanoi Rocks |
Altaria - Parts Ways With Bassist And Looking For A New Label
Finnish metal band Altaria has posted the following updates on their website:
Altaria has parted ways with record company Metal Heaven and is currently negotiating a new contract. Material for the fourth album, which earlier was scheduled to be released in 2007, is basically ready just waiting to be recorded and unleashed upon the world this year.
In the aftermath of this split bass player Marko Pukkila decided to quit. Altaria will not look for a replacement and the bass will as of now be handled by Marco Luponero who in his previous band Terrorwheel also held the position as bassist/vocalist. Rehearsals have shown that the band now is working better than ever as a solid and creative unit and the Altaria-camp is very exited about everything going on in the "History Of Times To Come."
Altaria has parted ways with record company Metal Heaven and is currently negotiating a new contract. Material for the fourth album, which earlier was scheduled to be released in 2007, is basically ready just waiting to be recorded and unleashed upon the world this year.
In the aftermath of this split bass player Marko Pukkila decided to quit. Altaria will not look for a replacement and the bass will as of now be handled by Marco Luponero who in his previous band Terrorwheel also held the position as bassist/vocalist. Rehearsals have shown that the band now is working better than ever as a solid and creative unit and the Altaria-camp is very exited about everything going on in the "History Of Times To Come."
| Source: | altariamusic.com |
| Band profile: | Altaria |
Byzantine - Disband After Eight Years
US Post-Thrash/Groove Metallers Byzantine have issued the following statement:
"In regards to the current state of Byzantine: As of today (Saturday, January 26) Byzantine is no longer a functioning band. Due to various circumstances the band will not be touring or performing together. We would like to first thank everyone that has supported this band throughout the years. You are the people that really made everything worthwhile and we are amazed at the wonderful response we have had from all of you. Because of you, we were part of something special and without you none of this would have been possible. Next, we would like to thank all the kickass bands that we have played shows with and hung out with. These were good times that we won't soon forget. It's with heavy hearts that we move on from this. Sincerely, from all of us in Byzantine, thank you so very much for the great experience that this was. Stay metal everyone. Montani Semper Liberi."
More info and downloads at this location.
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"In regards to the current state of Byzantine: As of today (Saturday, January 26) Byzantine is no longer a functioning band. Due to various circumstances the band will not be touring or performing together. We would like to first thank everyone that has supported this band throughout the years. You are the people that really made everything worthwhile and we are amazed at the wonderful response we have had from all of you. Because of you, we were part of something special and without you none of this would have been possible. Next, we would like to thank all the kickass bands that we have played shows with and hung out with. These were good times that we won't soon forget. It's with heavy hearts that we move on from this. Sincerely, from all of us in Byzantine, thank you so very much for the great experience that this was. Stay metal everyone. Montani Semper Liberi."
More info and downloads at this location.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Mercenary - Album Tracklist And Cover Revealed
Mercenary's upcoming album "Architect Of Lies" will be released on:
- Monday, March 17th, 2008 (Denmark)
- Friday, March 21st, 2008 (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy)
- Monday, March 24th, 2008 (UK, France, Norway, Rest Of Europe)
- Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 (Spain, Portugal)
- March 26th, 2008 (Sweden, Finland, Hungary)
Total playing time is 52:03 and the Album cover art can be viewed at this location.
Album tracklist:
01. New Desire
02. Bloodsong
03. Embrace The Nothing
04. This Black And Endless Never
05. Isolation (The Loneliness In December)
06. The Endless Fall
07. Black And Hollow
08. Execution Style
09. I Am Lies
10. Public Failure Number One
The band has also been confirmed to support Megadeth on the following select dates:
08.02.2008 (DK) - Copenhagen @ KB Hallen
10.02.2008 (D) - Berlin @ Columbiahalle
11.02.2008 (D) - Dortmund @ Westfalenhalle
10.03.2008 (D) - Munich @ Zenith
11.03.2008 (D) - Neu-Isenburg @ Hugenottenhalle
Mercenary's guitarist Jakob Mølbjerg has issued the following statement in connection to the album and upcoming concerts:
"Hell yeah! What better way to kick off 2008 and preparing for our new album-release than getting out on the road with the almighty Megadeth? What a blast! We will be playing five shows with the Godfathers of Thrash during February and March, and four of the shows are even as direct support. This is an immense honour for us and a dream come true, as Megadeth has always been a great source of inspiration, as well as one of the main reasons I ever picked up a guitar in the first place. So check the new tourdates and prepare to 'Embrace the Nothing,' the new track on our MySpace profile . See you all out there on the Killing Roads!"
In other news, the band is looking for extras for their upcoming video. And the following has been posted on their website:
Do you have a special face? A face that stands out in the crowd.
Then you might be one of the persons we're looking for.
Mercenary is shooting video for the first single on their upcoming album "Architect of Lies" to be released in late March.
Some things we're looking for in you:
(both woman and men - old and young)
1: A beautiful face, nice eyes or nice body.
2: A special face. Someone you remember. Maybe a scar that makes you special or another feature that makes you stand out in a crowd
3: A special body feature; tall, short, tattooed, albino etc.
4: Able to do the job on selected days between February 11th and February 18th (2008) in Aalborg - DK.
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- Monday, March 17th, 2008 (Denmark)
- Friday, March 21st, 2008 (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy)
- Monday, March 24th, 2008 (UK, France, Norway, Rest Of Europe)
- Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 (Spain, Portugal)
- March 26th, 2008 (Sweden, Finland, Hungary)
Total playing time is 52:03 and the Album cover art can be viewed at this location.
Album tracklist:
01. New Desire
02. Bloodsong
03. Embrace The Nothing
04. This Black And Endless Never
05. Isolation (The Loneliness In December)
06. The Endless Fall
07. Black And Hollow
08. Execution Style
09. I Am Lies
10. Public Failure Number One
The band has also been confirmed to support Megadeth on the following select dates:
08.02.2008 (DK) - Copenhagen @ KB Hallen
10.02.2008 (D) - Berlin @ Columbiahalle
11.02.2008 (D) - Dortmund @ Westfalenhalle
10.03.2008 (D) - Munich @ Zenith
11.03.2008 (D) - Neu-Isenburg @ Hugenottenhalle
Mercenary's guitarist Jakob Mølbjerg has issued the following statement in connection to the album and upcoming concerts:
"Hell yeah! What better way to kick off 2008 and preparing for our new album-release than getting out on the road with the almighty Megadeth? What a blast! We will be playing five shows with the Godfathers of Thrash during February and March, and four of the shows are even as direct support. This is an immense honour for us and a dream come true, as Megadeth has always been a great source of inspiration, as well as one of the main reasons I ever picked up a guitar in the first place. So check the new tourdates and prepare to 'Embrace the Nothing,' the new track on our MySpace profile . See you all out there on the Killing Roads!"
In other news, the band is looking for extras for their upcoming video. And the following has been posted on their website:
Do you have a special face? A face that stands out in the crowd.
Then you might be one of the persons we're looking for.
Mercenary is shooting video for the first single on their upcoming album "Architect of Lies" to be released in late March.
Some things we're looking for in you:
(both woman and men - old and young)
1: A beautiful face, nice eyes or nice body.
2: A special face. Someone you remember. Maybe a scar that makes you special or another feature that makes you stand out in a crowd
3: A special body feature; tall, short, tattooed, albino etc.
4: Able to do the job on selected days between February 11th and February 18th (2008) in Aalborg - DK.
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| Source: | mercenary.dk |
| Band profile: | Mercenary |
| Event: | Megadeth: European Tour |
Jon Oliva's Pain - New Album In May, Tour Dates
After the great "Maniacal Renderings" album, the guys around Jon Oliva will put another log on the fire. The new studioalbum "Global Warning" will be released on March 21. The first audio samples announce another brilliant album of the band, based around the voice of Savatage. If you would like to hear the new material live, you can check out the live show of Jon Oliva's Pain at the following dates (Savatage classics included!):
JON OLIVA'S PAIN TOURDATES
25.04.2008 Haugesund (NO), Karmøygeddon Metal Festival
26.04.2008 Copenhagen (DK), The Rock
28.04.2008 Aschaffenburg (DE), Colos-Saal
29.04.2008 Wien (AT), Planet Music
01.05.2008 Pratteln (CH), Z7
02.05.2008 Piacenza (IT), Fillmore
03.05.2008 Florence (IT), Viper Club
06.05.2008 Vitoria (ES), Azkena
07.05.2008 Madrid (ES), Caracol
08.05.2008 Barcelona (ES), Salamandra 1
10.05.2008 Athens (GR), Gagarin
11.05.2008 Thessaloniki (GR), venue tba
13.05.2008 Essen (DE), Turock
14.05.2008 Tilburg (NL), 013
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN TOURDATES
25.04.2008 Haugesund (NO), Karmøygeddon Metal Festival
26.04.2008 Copenhagen (DK), The Rock
28.04.2008 Aschaffenburg (DE), Colos-Saal
29.04.2008 Wien (AT), Planet Music
01.05.2008 Pratteln (CH), Z7
02.05.2008 Piacenza (IT), Fillmore
03.05.2008 Florence (IT), Viper Club
06.05.2008 Vitoria (ES), Azkena
07.05.2008 Madrid (ES), Caracol
08.05.2008 Barcelona (ES), Salamandra 1
10.05.2008 Athens (GR), Gagarin
11.05.2008 Thessaloniki (GR), venue tba
13.05.2008 Essen (DE), Turock
14.05.2008 Tilburg (NL), 013
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| Source: | afm-records.de |
| Band profile: | Jon Oliva's Pain |
| Event: | Jon Oliva's Pain: European Tour |
Gorerotted - Parts Ways With Drummer
English death metallers Gorerotted have issued the following on the band's myspace blog:
"Gorerotted have parted ways with drummer Jon Rushforth.
It was a hard decision for us to make and it wasn't a personal issue at all. In the end it came down to time commitments and professionalism. You will still be able to hear Jon's drumming skills through his other bands Infected Disarray, Hades Lab and Detrimentum. We wish him the best of luck with all his bands and Grindethic Records.
The new drummer is to be Nate Gould of UK weirdoes Screamin' Daemon fame. Rehearsals and writing are already underway with Nate for Gorerotted's 4th album 'Get Dead Or Die Trying', to be released summer 2008. People will be blown away when they hear the new material we've been working on over the last few weeks! Nate is a great guy and an amazing drummer so it's really cool to have him on board."
"Gorerotted have parted ways with drummer Jon Rushforth.
It was a hard decision for us to make and it wasn't a personal issue at all. In the end it came down to time commitments and professionalism. You will still be able to hear Jon's drumming skills through his other bands Infected Disarray, Hades Lab and Detrimentum. We wish him the best of luck with all his bands and Grindethic Records.
The new drummer is to be Nate Gould of UK weirdoes Screamin' Daemon fame. Rehearsals and writing are already underway with Nate for Gorerotted's 4th album 'Get Dead Or Die Trying', to be released summer 2008. People will be blown away when they hear the new material we've been working on over the last few weeks! Nate is a great guy and an amazing drummer so it's really cool to have him on board."
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Rotted |
Kataklysm - Album Recording Complete, New Zealand Dates Cancelled
Kataklysm has just finished the recording process for their highly anticipated new album "Prevail". Comments producer/guitarist Jean-François Dagenais:
"Finally... I'm the one who never takes a break in the band and I can finally breathe!! After two months, the album is fucking done! Just layed down a few leads yesterday and double checked everything, the album came out great. The sources are fantastic and don't expect "In the Arms Of Devastation 2" - this album stands on a league of its own, everyone gave it 150%. It's the most brutal since "Temple Of Knowledge" and "Serenity In Fire" and the most catchy since "Shadows & Dust" and "In The Arms Of Devastation". Expect the best, because that's the effort we gave it. Next week we fly to Jason Suecof's studio in Orlando, FL. where we will be putting the final touches to this masterpiece!"
The album is scheduled for release via Nuclear Blast Records May 23rd Europe / May 27th North America and rest of the world. The band will unleash the new breathtaking artwork next month as a preview.
In other news, it's with sad regret that Kataklysm announces that the band won't be able to make the New Zealand dates on March 20th and 22nd due to "timing issues" related to the new album... BUT the band promises to reschedule ASAP!! All remaining dates in Australia will go as planned. Flights have been booked so Kataklysm will be there and is looking forward to meeting all their fans down under for the first time. Expect an explosive set!
"Finally... I'm the one who never takes a break in the band and I can finally breathe!! After two months, the album is fucking done! Just layed down a few leads yesterday and double checked everything, the album came out great. The sources are fantastic and don't expect "In the Arms Of Devastation 2" - this album stands on a league of its own, everyone gave it 150%. It's the most brutal since "Temple Of Knowledge" and "Serenity In Fire" and the most catchy since "Shadows & Dust" and "In The Arms Of Devastation". Expect the best, because that's the effort we gave it. Next week we fly to Jason Suecof's studio in Orlando, FL. where we will be putting the final touches to this masterpiece!"
The album is scheduled for release via Nuclear Blast Records May 23rd Europe / May 27th North America and rest of the world. The band will unleash the new breathtaking artwork next month as a preview.
In other news, it's with sad regret that Kataklysm announces that the band won't be able to make the New Zealand dates on March 20th and 22nd due to "timing issues" related to the new album... BUT the band promises to reschedule ASAP!! All remaining dates in Australia will go as planned. Flights have been booked so Kataklysm will be there and is looking forward to meeting all their fans down under for the first time. Expect an explosive set!
| Source: | kataklysmrocks.com |
| Band profile: | Kataklysm |
| Event: | Kataklysm: Australian Tour (New Zealand Portion CANCELLED) |
Evergrey, Expedition Delta - Confirmed For Serbian Castle Festival 2008
Evergrey and Expedition Delta have been confirmed for the Castle Festial, set to take place July 01-05 in Smederevo Fortress, Serbia. The festival billing is shaping up as follows:
Judas Priest
Avantasia
Helloween
Lordi
At The Gates
Sodom
Soilwork
Evergrey
Ensiferum
Dismember
Saturnus
Manticora
Sybreed
Secret Sphere
Innerwish
Bombarder
Draconic
ToxicDeath
Consecration
EXPEDITION DELTA is project started by Srdjan Brankovic (Alogia, Psychoparadox)
Together with Srdjan Brankovic, many famous and great musicians are involved into Expedition Delta. Some of them are Gary Wehrkamp (Shadow Gallery), Andrea De Paoli (Labyrinth), Rene Merkelbach, Richard Andersson, Erik Norlander, Joost van den Broek (After Forever), Sabine Edelsbacher (Edenbridge), Torsten Roehre, Santiago Dobles, Alex Argento, Mikkel Henderson, Vivien Lalu...
The opening self-titled album will be available on American label "Progrock records" (http://www.progrockrecords.com/artists/view.php?id=88 ) in early January 2008. Street date : 4th March 2008. Presales are discounted $2 on the ProgRock Records site until the album starts shipping.
The performance of Expedition Delta is going to be special. Besides some Serbian musicians, this band will feature Gary Wehrkamp(Shadow Gallery, Amaran's Plight) and D.C. Cooper (Amaran's Plight, Silent Force, ex-Royal Hunt), as special guests.
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Judas Priest
Avantasia
Helloween
Lordi
At The Gates
Sodom
Soilwork
Evergrey
Ensiferum
Dismember
Saturnus
Manticora
Sybreed
Secret Sphere
Innerwish
Bombarder
Draconic
ToxicDeath
Consecration
EXPEDITION DELTA is project started by Srdjan Brankovic (Alogia, Psychoparadox)
Together with Srdjan Brankovic, many famous and great musicians are involved into Expedition Delta. Some of them are Gary Wehrkamp (Shadow Gallery), Andrea De Paoli (Labyrinth), Rene Merkelbach, Richard Andersson, Erik Norlander, Joost van den Broek (After Forever), Sabine Edelsbacher (Edenbridge), Torsten Roehre, Santiago Dobles, Alex Argento, Mikkel Henderson, Vivien Lalu...
The opening self-titled album will be available on American label "Progrock records" (http://www.progrockrecords.com/artists/view.php?id=88 ) in early January 2008. Street date : 4th March 2008. Presales are discounted $2 on the ProgRock Records site until the album starts shipping.
The performance of Expedition Delta is going to be special. Besides some Serbian musicians, this band will feature Gary Wehrkamp(Shadow Gallery, Amaran's Plight) and D.C. Cooper (Amaran's Plight, Silent Force, ex-Royal Hunt), as special guests.
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| Source: | castlefestival.org |
| Band profile: | Evergrey |
| Event: | Castle Festival - CANCELLED! |
Cynic - To Record New Album
American iconic death metal band CYNIC's MySpace has been updated with the following press release:
Quality technical metal connoisseurs and open-minded music-lovers in general will be delighted to hear that Florida's legendary Cynic have returned to creative power after a successful European reunion tour in the summer of 2007 and will soon be recording a new album, their second after 1993's genre-shattering Focus debut.
Cynic founding members Paul Masvidal (Guitars / Vocals) and Sean Reinert (Drums), who both gained reputation and praise while performing alongside Chuck Schuldiner and Death in the recording and touring line-up for the milestone album "Human", are currently in Sanford, Florida, working on the mix for three new demo tracks together with producer Jason Suecof at his own Audiohammer Studios. The three new tracks are entitled 'Integral Birth', 'Evolutionary Sleeper' and 'Adam's Murmur' but Masvidal and Reinert have already written a full album's worth of new material and the band will use the demo to begin talks with record companies about a 2008 release.
Masvidal comments, "We're amazed that we're here again, and that is a testament to the unpredictable beauty of the creative process. We received so much inspiration during last summer's reunion tour that a flood of new material has since poured out of us. There must be a default metal root in us from childhood that insists on being watered and loved, so we're just trying to keep up with ourselves ? the Cynic sirens are screaming inside and won't let up! Our policy has always been about surrendering to what feels most organic and staying in the flow. To put it mildly, this last year has been a creatively abundant and productive period. We're intoxicated about now and the future."
More news on Cynic's recording and touring plans will soon be announced, and a new website will soon be launched at their official website.
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Quality technical metal connoisseurs and open-minded music-lovers in general will be delighted to hear that Florida's legendary Cynic have returned to creative power after a successful European reunion tour in the summer of 2007 and will soon be recording a new album, their second after 1993's genre-shattering Focus debut.
Cynic founding members Paul Masvidal (Guitars / Vocals) and Sean Reinert (Drums), who both gained reputation and praise while performing alongside Chuck Schuldiner and Death in the recording and touring line-up for the milestone album "Human", are currently in Sanford, Florida, working on the mix for three new demo tracks together with producer Jason Suecof at his own Audiohammer Studios. The three new tracks are entitled 'Integral Birth', 'Evolutionary Sleeper' and 'Adam's Murmur' but Masvidal and Reinert have already written a full album's worth of new material and the band will use the demo to begin talks with record companies about a 2008 release.
Masvidal comments, "We're amazed that we're here again, and that is a testament to the unpredictable beauty of the creative process. We received so much inspiration during last summer's reunion tour that a flood of new material has since poured out of us. There must be a default metal root in us from childhood that insists on being watered and loved, so we're just trying to keep up with ourselves ? the Cynic sirens are screaming inside and won't let up! Our policy has always been about surrendering to what feels most organic and staying in the flow. To put it mildly, this last year has been a creatively abundant and productive period. We're intoxicated about now and the future."
More news on Cynic's recording and touring plans will soon be announced, and a new website will soon be launched at their official website.
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Cynic |
Gamma Ray - Hellish Rock Show Filmed For DVD
Taken from the official Helloween website:
"The Spanish portion of the 'Hellish Rock Tour' has started with a sold-out concert in Barcelona where the performances of all the three bands - Axxis, Gamma Ray, Helloween - have been filmed. While the performances of Axxis and Helloween will be used at a not confirmed later date, Gamma Ray will be using the recordings to update their long awaited DVD with the working title "Hell Yeah!!! The Awesome Foursome" which will now be released this year."
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"The Spanish portion of the 'Hellish Rock Tour' has started with a sold-out concert in Barcelona where the performances of all the three bands - Axxis, Gamma Ray, Helloween - have been filmed. While the performances of Axxis and Helloween will be used at a not confirmed later date, Gamma Ray will be using the recordings to update their long awaited DVD with the working title "Hell Yeah!!! The Awesome Foursome" which will now be released this year."
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| Source: | helloween.org |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
Ministry - To End Career On Masters Of Rock
Industrial metal legends from USA Ministry announced they will end their long and successful career this year. They are currently preparing for their last tour which will end 10th of July in Czech Republic at Masters Of Rock 2008 festival, where they will play their last concert. And then? Nothing more...
Masters Of Rock Official Homepage :
"Americans MINISTRY gained during their long music career enormous success. They were nominated for Grammy Awards several times, in 2000 they lost only with Black Sabbath. The last nomination is from 2007! Yes, Ministry is still very actual band and real legend! It's a cult of industrial metal. Ministry released a new album called "The Last Sucker" and goes on their last world's tour."
Masters Of Rock Official Homepage :
"Americans MINISTRY gained during their long music career enormous success. They were nominated for Grammy Awards several times, in 2000 they lost only with Black Sabbath. The last nomination is from 2007! Yes, Ministry is still very actual band and real legend! It's a cult of industrial metal. Ministry released a new album called "The Last Sucker" and goes on their last world's tour."
| Source: | mastersofrock.cz |
| Band profile: | Ministry |
Stryper - Upcoming Album Update
Vocalist Michael Sweet of Stryper has issued an update on the upcoming album:
"I'm still tracking vocals in my studio and we plan to start mixing by the first week in February. We should be finished mixing by the end of February and then we'll master, do a photo shoot and then the rest will be up to artwork department at Big3 to put it all together and package it."
Michael estimates that the album will be out in July/August followed by a tour.
"The record sounds amazing and it will have everything that you've always wanted a Stryper record to have - melodies, guitar solos, stacked vocal harmonies and screams. Sonically, it's our best to date. It's a very edgy record yet at the same time it retains it's melodic sense. I'll keep you updated as we progress."
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"I'm still tracking vocals in my studio and we plan to start mixing by the first week in February. We should be finished mixing by the end of February and then we'll master, do a photo shoot and then the rest will be up to artwork department at Big3 to put it all together and package it."
Michael estimates that the album will be out in July/August followed by a tour.
"The record sounds amazing and it will have everything that you've always wanted a Stryper record to have - melodies, guitar solos, stacked vocal harmonies and screams. Sonically, it's our best to date. It's a very edgy record yet at the same time it retains it's melodic sense. I'll keep you updated as we progress."
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Stryper |
Atrocity & Leaves Eyes - Nick Barker The New Drummer
The new drummer of Atrocity and Leaves' Eyes is Nick Barker, who was the former drummer of Cradle Of Filth, Dimmu Borgir and Testament.
Alex Krull: "It's with great pleasure that we can announce Nick Barker is joining the Atrocity and Leaves' Eyes family! We always were great fans of his way of drumming and we are happy that we will kick some ass in the future together! Nick was our No.1 choice! When we heard he would join us we invited him right away!"
Here's a first statement of Nick Barker about joining the two bands:
Nick, how long do you know Alex and the guys of Atrocity and Leaves' Eyes?
Nick: "I've known Atrocity for many years, I think the first time we met was on the Deicide/Atrocity tour in 1992 when I was the drum tech for support band Cancer, and since that time we've always ran into each other on the European summer festival circuit during the years that followed. Whenever I would play in the Stuttgart area with any of my previous bands, some of the guys would always be there and show their support."
How it came that you joined the two bands now?
Nick: "Alex (Krull) approached me at the Metal Hammer award ceremony in London last June (2007) and said that he was looking for a drummer that could handle the complexity and savagery of Atrocity as well as the more softer groove-laden beauty of Leaves' Eyes, and he thought I could be the right man to do both jobs. I had some prior commitments and obligations to fulfil at that time but we spoke over the Christmas period and arranged for me to come to Stuttgart and audition, everything was fantastic both musically and from a social and personal aspect."
How do you like the music of both bands? They are quite different from each other.
Nick: "I absolutely love the diversity of both bands, with Atrocity you have such brutal songs from the "Atlantis" album such as "Reich Of Phenomena","Apocalypse" & "Clash Of The Titans", which I can't wait to play live and sink my teeth into. Then on the other hand you have Leaves' Eyes, which for me is something very new and very exciting as a drummer coming from a mainly Black/Death metal background. Liv has the most beautiful voice in the whole world within this genre and the music is very moving, beautifully crafted and almost spiritual."
You just jammed the first time with the guys at Mastersound Studio. How was it? What are your impressions?
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Alex Krull: "It's with great pleasure that we can announce Nick Barker is joining the Atrocity and Leaves' Eyes family! We always were great fans of his way of drumming and we are happy that we will kick some ass in the future together! Nick was our No.1 choice! When we heard he would join us we invited him right away!"
Here's a first statement of Nick Barker about joining the two bands:
Nick, how long do you know Alex and the guys of Atrocity and Leaves' Eyes?
Nick: "I've known Atrocity for many years, I think the first time we met was on the Deicide/Atrocity tour in 1992 when I was the drum tech for support band Cancer, and since that time we've always ran into each other on the European summer festival circuit during the years that followed. Whenever I would play in the Stuttgart area with any of my previous bands, some of the guys would always be there and show their support."
How it came that you joined the two bands now?
Nick: "Alex (Krull) approached me at the Metal Hammer award ceremony in London last June (2007) and said that he was looking for a drummer that could handle the complexity and savagery of Atrocity as well as the more softer groove-laden beauty of Leaves' Eyes, and he thought I could be the right man to do both jobs. I had some prior commitments and obligations to fulfil at that time but we spoke over the Christmas period and arranged for me to come to Stuttgart and audition, everything was fantastic both musically and from a social and personal aspect."
How do you like the music of both bands? They are quite different from each other.
Nick: "I absolutely love the diversity of both bands, with Atrocity you have such brutal songs from the "Atlantis" album such as "Reich Of Phenomena","Apocalypse" & "Clash Of The Titans", which I can't wait to play live and sink my teeth into. Then on the other hand you have Leaves' Eyes, which for me is something very new and very exciting as a drummer coming from a mainly Black/Death metal background. Liv has the most beautiful voice in the whole world within this genre and the music is very moving, beautifully crafted and almost spiritual."
You just jammed the first time with the guys at Mastersound Studio. How was it? What are your impressions?
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| Source: | atrocity.de |
| Band profile: | Atrocity |
Bolt Thrower - To Headline Germany's Party.San Open Air
British death metal veterans Bolt Thrower have been announced as headliners of this year's Party.San Open Air Festival, set to take place on August 7-9, 2008 in Bad Berka, Germany. The band has stated the following about their only festival appearance of the year:
"So, we're very happy to announce that the festival we have chosen to play this summer is the Party.San Metal Open Air Festival in Bad Berka, Germany on 7-9th August. Tickets are only 39.60 Euros, including parking and camping, and the festival is capped at only 10,000 visitors, so considering this and the already killer line-up, it looks like it will sell out in advance. So, we suggest that people who want to buy tickets on the day, should check the availability before they set off, to avoid the disappointment a lot of people had at last year's sold-out Summer Breeze Festival, where they got turned away.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Cheers,
Bolt Thrower"
Other bands to play at the festival are Obituary, Behemoth, Impaled Nazarene and Legion Of The Damned among others. Click here for the full lineup.
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"So, we're very happy to announce that the festival we have chosen to play this summer is the Party.San Metal Open Air Festival in Bad Berka, Germany on 7-9th August. Tickets are only 39.60 Euros, including parking and camping, and the festival is capped at only 10,000 visitors, so considering this and the already killer line-up, it looks like it will sell out in advance. So, we suggest that people who want to buy tickets on the day, should check the availability before they set off, to avoid the disappointment a lot of people had at last year's sold-out Summer Breeze Festival, where they got turned away.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Cheers,
Bolt Thrower"
Other bands to play at the festival are Obituary, Behemoth, Impaled Nazarene and Legion Of The Damned among others. Click here for the full lineup.
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| Source: | boltthrower.com |
| Band profile: | Bolt Thrower |
| Event: | Party.San Open Air Festival |