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Deicide - Part Ways With Ralph Santolla
Deicide and Ralph Santolla have mutually parted ways. A skilled guitarist, Santolla will be wished well in his future endeavors. Deicide will continue on with their new guitarist who will be named at a later date.
Deicide's latest live DVD release, 'Doomsday L.A.' is in stores now and available on Earache.com
Deicide's latest live DVD release, 'Doomsday L.A.' is in stores now and available on Earache.com
| Source: | deicide.com |
| Band profile: | Deicide |
Monstrosity - Rhythm Guitarist Replacement
J.J. Hrubovcak (Vile, Divine Rapture) will fill in on rhythm guitar for veteran Florida extreme metallers Monstrosity for their appearance at the Fuck The Commerce festival in Germany on May 18. Other acts scheduled to appear include Sinisterand Vital Remains.
| Source: | masterful-magazine.com |
| Band profile: | Monstrosity |
Stratovarius - Guitarist Checks In From Tokyo
Stratovarius Has Wrote The Following Message On There Official Website:
Things didn't start the smoothest way at the airport. After I entered the cockpit it was evident that one engine had a small fuel leak, so they tried to fix that. It wasn't possible, so everybody back to terminal. They got another plane and we were on our way with 2.5 hours delay. The take-off was amazing. I just watched in awe while the pilots did their thing with hundreds of knobs. Some of them I knew from my simulator experiences. It was really cool to be there in both take off and landing and gave me even more confidence together with my simulator experiences that flying is a really safe way to travel.
So we arrived to Osaka at 11 in the morning, two hours later than planned. Everything is always so cool here; 5 star hotels, the schedules are always holding, people are nice and friendly and the fans shower us with gifts. It's weird, but we were here a bit more than a year ago and now we are selling more tickets even without new album.
First show went really well. We were a bit nervous because we hadn't been playing any shows in seven months, but it was just great. The place was called Big Cat and it was the second hottest club I have played in. The temperature on stage was close to 55 Celsius. Poor Jörg. Poor TK. Despite the heat, the Osaka audience once again gave us a GREAT welcome. Then after the show signed some autographs, back to hotel and to dinner with the promoter to a Korean barbeque. Jens was getting really drunk and showed his usual antics (unfortunately I didn't bring my video camera there). I don´t know what the locals think when they hear in Japanese 'I want to fuck your dog' or 'I want to shit on your ancestors,' but maybe they saw the humour. I certainly did and I can never get enough of this genius guy.
In the morning a bullet train (300 km/h) ride to Tokyo and I just came back from a radio interview with TK and I´m typing this in my room with a view to a city that is 100 km in diameter and has 17 million people. Tomorrow a new show, all okay here, hope there too."
Signing out,
Timo
Stratovarius' remaining Japanese dates are as follows:
May
24 - Tokyo, Japan at Liquid Room
25 - Tokyo, Japan at Liquid Room (Finland Fest)
Things didn't start the smoothest way at the airport. After I entered the cockpit it was evident that one engine had a small fuel leak, so they tried to fix that. It wasn't possible, so everybody back to terminal. They got another plane and we were on our way with 2.5 hours delay. The take-off was amazing. I just watched in awe while the pilots did their thing with hundreds of knobs. Some of them I knew from my simulator experiences. It was really cool to be there in both take off and landing and gave me even more confidence together with my simulator experiences that flying is a really safe way to travel.
So we arrived to Osaka at 11 in the morning, two hours later than planned. Everything is always so cool here; 5 star hotels, the schedules are always holding, people are nice and friendly and the fans shower us with gifts. It's weird, but we were here a bit more than a year ago and now we are selling more tickets even without new album.
First show went really well. We were a bit nervous because we hadn't been playing any shows in seven months, but it was just great. The place was called Big Cat and it was the second hottest club I have played in. The temperature on stage was close to 55 Celsius. Poor Jörg. Poor TK. Despite the heat, the Osaka audience once again gave us a GREAT welcome. Then after the show signed some autographs, back to hotel and to dinner with the promoter to a Korean barbeque. Jens was getting really drunk and showed his usual antics (unfortunately I didn't bring my video camera there). I don´t know what the locals think when they hear in Japanese 'I want to fuck your dog' or 'I want to shit on your ancestors,' but maybe they saw the humour. I certainly did and I can never get enough of this genius guy.
In the morning a bullet train (300 km/h) ride to Tokyo and I just came back from a radio interview with TK and I´m typing this in my room with a view to a city that is 100 km in diameter and has 17 million people. Tomorrow a new show, all okay here, hope there too."
Signing out,
Timo
Stratovarius' remaining Japanese dates are as follows:
May
24 - Tokyo, Japan at Liquid Room
25 - Tokyo, Japan at Liquid Room (Finland Fest)
| Source: | stratovarius.com |
| Band profile: | Stratovarius |
Primal Fear - Henny Wolter Re-joins Band
The following statement has been posted on the band's offical website:
"Yes, after a long discussion about the future of Primal Fear, we've decided to bring Henny Wolter back to the band. After a four year break, Henny takes over the guitar duties together with Stefan Leibing, who played most of the guitars on the new album "New Religion".
We decided us against a brandnew face, because Henny is back ready & smoking. Henny's departure 4 years ago was in a very friendly way and the guys stayed in contact during his abscence. Henny did a fantastic job on the new Primal Fear recordings and the following Sinner tour. We are proud to have the riff master from Hannover back in our ranks! Henny will make his comeback with the band on the next show on June 30th in Germany. Welcome Back, Henny!"
"Yes, after a long discussion about the future of Primal Fear, we've decided to bring Henny Wolter back to the band. After a four year break, Henny takes over the guitar duties together with Stefan Leibing, who played most of the guitars on the new album "New Religion".
We decided us against a brandnew face, because Henny is back ready & smoking. Henny's departure 4 years ago was in a very friendly way and the guys stayed in contact during his abscence. Henny did a fantastic job on the new Primal Fear recordings and the following Sinner tour. We are proud to have the riff master from Hannover back in our ranks! Henny will make his comeback with the band on the next show on June 30th in Germany. Welcome Back, Henny!"
| Source: | primalfear.de |
| Band profile: | Primal Fear |
Thin Lizzy - UK Tour With Queensrÿche
Thin Lizzy have announced a major 17-date UK tour in November and December 2007. Special guests on all UK dates will be Queensrÿche. Tickets are on sale since Friday May 11th at 9am GMT at this location (All tickets at £24 (except London: at £28.50)).
The UK tour kicks off at Leicester De Monfort Hall on Thursday November 22nd and ends at the London Hammersmith Apollo on Thursday December 13th. The current line-up consists of original guitarist Scott Gorham (lead guitars), John Sykes (lead vocals, guitar), Marco Mendosa (bass) and Michael Lee (drums). The band will play all their greatest hits including 'Whiskey In The Jar' 'The Boys Are Back In Town', 'Don't Believe A Word', 'Dancing In The Moonlight', 'Rosalie', 'Sarah' and lots more.
Here the itinerary:
11.22.2007 De Montfort Hall Leicester England
11.23.2007 Corn Exchange Cambridge England
11.24.2007 Regent Ipswitch England
11.26.2007 Royal Concert Hall Nottingham England
11.27.2007 Academy Birmingham England
11.28.2007 St. David's Hall Cardiff Wales
11.30.2007 Academy Glasgow Scotland
12.01.2007 Music Hall Aberdeen Scotland
12.02.2007 City Hall Newcastle England
12.04.2007 City Hall Sheffield England
12.05.2007 Apollo Manchester England
12.06.2007 University Liverpool England
12.08.2007 Colston Hall Bristol England
12.09.2007 Guildhall Southhampton England
12.10.2007 University Exeter England
12.12.2007 Leas Cliff Hall Folkestone England
12.13.2007 Hammersmith Apollo London England
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The UK tour kicks off at Leicester De Monfort Hall on Thursday November 22nd and ends at the London Hammersmith Apollo on Thursday December 13th. The current line-up consists of original guitarist Scott Gorham (lead guitars), John Sykes (lead vocals, guitar), Marco Mendosa (bass) and Michael Lee (drums). The band will play all their greatest hits including 'Whiskey In The Jar' 'The Boys Are Back In Town', 'Don't Believe A Word', 'Dancing In The Moonlight', 'Rosalie', 'Sarah' and lots more.
Here the itinerary:
11.22.2007 De Montfort Hall Leicester England
11.23.2007 Corn Exchange Cambridge England
11.24.2007 Regent Ipswitch England
11.26.2007 Royal Concert Hall Nottingham England
11.27.2007 Academy Birmingham England
11.28.2007 St. David's Hall Cardiff Wales
11.30.2007 Academy Glasgow Scotland
12.01.2007 Music Hall Aberdeen Scotland
12.02.2007 City Hall Newcastle England
12.04.2007 City Hall Sheffield England
12.05.2007 Apollo Manchester England
12.06.2007 University Liverpool England
12.08.2007 Colston Hall Bristol England
12.09.2007 Guildhall Southhampton England
12.10.2007 University Exeter England
12.12.2007 Leas Cliff Hall Folkestone England
12.13.2007 Hammersmith Apollo London England
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| Source: | queensryche.com |
| Band profile: | Thin Lizzy |
| Event: | Thin Lizzy: European Tour |
Catamenia - Part Ways With Drummer
The following message was posted on Catamenia's official website:
"Sad news in Cata-camp. Veikko has decided to departure from Catamenia cos of his personal reasons. Now we're looking for a new drummer with skills to play blastbeats and double basses, but also to be crazy as our clips Cataventures show. If you think you're the one, please send email to applications@catamenia.net".
"Sad news in Cata-camp. Veikko has decided to departure from Catamenia cos of his personal reasons. Now we're looking for a new drummer with skills to play blastbeats and double basses, but also to be crazy as our clips Cataventures show. If you think you're the one, please send email to applications@catamenia.net".
| Source: | catamenia.net |
| Band profile: | Catamenia |
Týr - Upcoming Tour Schedule
The Tour Section of the official Týr website has been updated lately with a lot of upcoming shows:
In early June Týr has a few gigs in Denmark, Germany and Sweden. The Sweden gig is at the one and only Sweden Rock Festival.
Throughout July and early August Týr will play at festivals throughtout Europe, including Wacken, and ending at the Summarfestivalur in the Faeroes.
Then Týr will take a short break before venturing on a headlining "Viking Warrior Raid" this fall throughout Europe, strongly supported by Black Messiah and Odroerir. The "Viking Warrior Raid" will last from late September to early October and it is arranged by "Black Earth Promotion".
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In early June Týr has a few gigs in Denmark, Germany and Sweden. The Sweden gig is at the one and only Sweden Rock Festival.
Throughout July and early August Týr will play at festivals throughtout Europe, including Wacken, and ending at the Summarfestivalur in the Faeroes.
Then Týr will take a short break before venturing on a headlining "Viking Warrior Raid" this fall throughout Europe, strongly supported by Black Messiah and Odroerir. The "Viking Warrior Raid" will last from late September to early October and it is arranged by "Black Earth Promotion".
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| Source: | tyr.net |
| Band profile: | Týr |
Nu.Clear.Dawn - Busy Working New Album
Syria's promising Progressive Metal upcoming talent Nu.Clear.Dawn have updated their official website with the following fresh news:
"We've been too late from the last update that we had so hope will be always on touch as we can, we are so sorry.
Here we come again telling too many points about the incoming album.
Nu.Clear.Dawn has still progressing and working on the second album just like before in their rehearsal studio and soon the band will make the deal with the label for recording the incoming album.
So as we know the band it's still playing classical progressive metal, but this time will be more classical from the first album and its will be more heaviest and more darkest composing and little oriental atmosphere talking about the Syrian civilizations.
Here we can tell you the scheduled for every member of the band:
Amr Aram & Ak working for the incoming album in the new Nu.Clear.Dawn rehearsal studio.
Aram finished recording the album with a new band from Damascus and soon they will release the album, and also he making some concerts with Jack Power,
On 21 April 2007 Aram will play with The Hourlass band a live concert performing in Aleppo-Syria on the occasion of releasing their second album.
For more info. http://www.the-hourglass.net
Elie working on his bass like usual?"
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"We've been too late from the last update that we had so hope will be always on touch as we can, we are so sorry.
Here we come again telling too many points about the incoming album.
Nu.Clear.Dawn has still progressing and working on the second album just like before in their rehearsal studio and soon the band will make the deal with the label for recording the incoming album.
So as we know the band it's still playing classical progressive metal, but this time will be more classical from the first album and its will be more heaviest and more darkest composing and little oriental atmosphere talking about the Syrian civilizations.
Here we can tell you the scheduled for every member of the band:
Amr Aram & Ak working for the incoming album in the new Nu.Clear.Dawn rehearsal studio.
Aram finished recording the album with a new band from Damascus and soon they will release the album, and also he making some concerts with Jack Power,
On 21 April 2007 Aram will play with The Hourlass band a live concert performing in Aleppo-Syria on the occasion of releasing their second album.
For more info. http://www.the-hourglass.net
Elie working on his bass like usual?"
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| Source: | nucleardawn.net |
| Band profile: | Nu.Clear.Dawn |
Ozzy Osbourne - Receive First Birmingham Walk Of Fame Star
Birmingham is to have it's own Hollywood style Walk of Fame on Broad Street and local hero and global superstar Ozzy Osbourne will be the first star inducted on July 6th 2007.
The Birmingham Walk of Stars will honour those people who have made a significant contribution in the categories of music, television, film, radio, theatre, sport and literacy.
Ozzy's induction to the Walk of Stars will be on the same day as the rock legend's homecoming concert at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena.
A handmade brass paving star will be placed in Broad Street in Ozzy's honour and further stars are planned in the near future. Uniquely, the pavement stars will be placed throughout the area creating a Walk of Stars trail. The exact location of the 'Ozzy Osbourne star' will be revealed closer to the induction event, which the public will be welcome to attend.
The Birmingham Walk of Stars will honour those people who have made a significant contribution in the categories of music, television, film, radio, theatre, sport and literacy.
Ozzy's induction to the Walk of Stars will be on the same day as the rock legend's homecoming concert at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena.
A handmade brass paving star will be placed in Broad Street in Ozzy's honour and further stars are planned in the near future. Uniquely, the pavement stars will be placed throughout the area creating a Walk of Stars trail. The exact location of the 'Ozzy Osbourne star' will be revealed closer to the induction event, which the public will be welcome to attend.
| Source: | ozzy.com |
| Band profile: | Ozzy Osbourne |
Slayer - US Summer Tour Dates
Thrash Metal Legends Slayer and shock rocker Marilyn Manson are teaming up for a co-headlining summer tour in the USA. The bands are joining forces for a jaunt set to launch in West Palm Beach, Florida, on July 25, and will be joined for the 25-city trek by Bleeding Through and another support act to be named later. The tour will crisscross North America, making stops in Atlanta, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and Dallas before winding down on September 1 in San Antonio, Texas.
Manson will use the tour to promote his forthcoming album "Eat Me, Drink Me" which is slated for release June 5. Slayer, of course, continue to spread the word about their latest "Christ Illusion" which was released last August. Slayer spent last summer traveling the States with Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Children Of Bodom and Thine Eyes Bleed as part of the band's Unholy Alliance Tour.
"Satan is alive and well and living on the planet Earth, and now you know exactly where to find him ? this tour." Manson told MTV News in an interview at the beginning of May. "Our differences complement each other, and the uniting element in all of it is the darkness that both bands represent," he added. (The whole interview can be read here.)
Marilyn Manson/Slayer co-headlining dates, according to Slayer's publicist:
7/25 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Sound Advice Amphitheatre
7/27 - Tampa, FL @ Ford Amphitheatre
7/28 - Atlanta, GA @ Hi Fi Buys Amphitheatre
7/30 - Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
7/31 - Cleveland, OH @ Tower City Amphitheatre
8/02 - Philadelphia, PA @ Tweeter Center
8/04 - Worcester, MA @ DCU Center
8/05 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
8/07 - Quebec, QC @ Centre de Foire
8/08 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
8/10 - Toronto, ON @ Molson Amphitheatre
8/11 - Detroit, MI @ DTE Music Theatre
8/13 - Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
8/14 - Minneapolis, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
8/18 - Denver, CO @ Coors Amphitheatre
8/21 - Sacramento, CA @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
8/23 - Concord, CA @ Sleep Train Pavilion
8/24 - Los Angeles, CA @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
8/25 - San Diego, CA @ San Diego Sports Arena
8/27 - Phoenix, AZ @ Cricket Pavilion
8/28 - Albuquerque, NM @ Journal Pavilion
8/30 - Dallas, TX @ Nokia Theatre
8/31 - Houston, TX @ Reliant Arena
9/01 - San Antonio, TX @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
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Manson will use the tour to promote his forthcoming album "Eat Me, Drink Me" which is slated for release June 5. Slayer, of course, continue to spread the word about their latest "Christ Illusion" which was released last August. Slayer spent last summer traveling the States with Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Children Of Bodom and Thine Eyes Bleed as part of the band's Unholy Alliance Tour.
"Satan is alive and well and living on the planet Earth, and now you know exactly where to find him ? this tour." Manson told MTV News in an interview at the beginning of May. "Our differences complement each other, and the uniting element in all of it is the darkness that both bands represent," he added. (The whole interview can be read here.)
Marilyn Manson/Slayer co-headlining dates, according to Slayer's publicist:
7/25 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Sound Advice Amphitheatre
7/27 - Tampa, FL @ Ford Amphitheatre
7/28 - Atlanta, GA @ Hi Fi Buys Amphitheatre
7/30 - Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
7/31 - Cleveland, OH @ Tower City Amphitheatre
8/02 - Philadelphia, PA @ Tweeter Center
8/04 - Worcester, MA @ DCU Center
8/05 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
8/07 - Quebec, QC @ Centre de Foire
8/08 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
8/10 - Toronto, ON @ Molson Amphitheatre
8/11 - Detroit, MI @ DTE Music Theatre
8/13 - Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
8/14 - Minneapolis, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
8/18 - Denver, CO @ Coors Amphitheatre
8/21 - Sacramento, CA @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
8/23 - Concord, CA @ Sleep Train Pavilion
8/24 - Los Angeles, CA @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
8/25 - San Diego, CA @ San Diego Sports Arena
8/27 - Phoenix, AZ @ Cricket Pavilion
8/28 - Albuquerque, NM @ Journal Pavilion
8/30 - Dallas, TX @ Nokia Theatre
8/31 - Houston, TX @ Reliant Arena
9/01 - San Antonio, TX @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
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| Source: | mtv.com |
| Band profile: | Slayer |
| Event: | Slayer: N. American Tour |
Metallysee - Offer Statement Regarding European Tour Cancellations
Metallysee Booking Agency, the long-running Belgian company which was recently blamed for a string of European tour cancellations by such bands as Finntroll, Die Apokalyptischen Reiter (Earthshaker Roadshock Tour), Marduk, Enslaved (The Excess Of Evil Tour) and Unleashed (Midvinterblot Tour II) ? has released the following statement to Blabbermouth.net:
"For all of those that have been writing in with their hate mail, let me take a moment now to explain the recent mishaps that have been happening at my company, Metallysee Booking Agency.
"First of all, my name is Johan De Mesmaeker and I am one of the owners of Metallysee. I have had this company for more than 22 years, and during that time I have put many bands on tour in Europe. Many who have gone on to become bigger acts and many that have gone on to other booking agencies.
"During the past year, I had to take a leave from running the day-to-day operations of my company due to personal reasons and in my place was my (former) employee named Henk Mol (of Vain Productions). Together with my business partner Gina, Henk was responsible for putting the tours together and making sure that things functioned as they should. Well, as we know now, things didn't happen exactly this way.
"With my sister not knowing anything about the business (or the bands), Henk was pretty much in control of everything. In the case of the Earthshaker Roadshock tour, he, and HE ALONE, made the cost of this tour so high that it was impossible to continue that tour. Some bands were contracted to be paid more than they should have, while other bands were contracted to be paid when in fact they should have been paying us tour support. The same was the case with the Marduk tour.
"In order to keep my company alive, I had no choice but to cancel these tours to avoid myself going into bankruptcy and to be able to continue in a business that I've been involved in for many years.
"In the case of Henk Mol, on the eve of the Earthshaker tour he conveniently 'quit' his position (and even has the NERVE to go back to some bands on our roster to tell them how he 'left' Metallysee and is in the process of starting his own booking agency and would like to book their tours from now on).
"Now while I don't absolve myself from any responsibility of these recent errors, the fact remains that before I took my leave, I have been doing the No Mercy and X-Mas tours (for example) twice a year for the past nine years that were completely successful. As most of you know, some of these tours had up to 8 and 9 bands and they always went to the and everyone was always paid in full.
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"For all of those that have been writing in with their hate mail, let me take a moment now to explain the recent mishaps that have been happening at my company, Metallysee Booking Agency.
"First of all, my name is Johan De Mesmaeker and I am one of the owners of Metallysee. I have had this company for more than 22 years, and during that time I have put many bands on tour in Europe. Many who have gone on to become bigger acts and many that have gone on to other booking agencies.
"During the past year, I had to take a leave from running the day-to-day operations of my company due to personal reasons and in my place was my (former) employee named Henk Mol (of Vain Productions). Together with my business partner Gina, Henk was responsible for putting the tours together and making sure that things functioned as they should. Well, as we know now, things didn't happen exactly this way.
"With my sister not knowing anything about the business (or the bands), Henk was pretty much in control of everything. In the case of the Earthshaker Roadshock tour, he, and HE ALONE, made the cost of this tour so high that it was impossible to continue that tour. Some bands were contracted to be paid more than they should have, while other bands were contracted to be paid when in fact they should have been paying us tour support. The same was the case with the Marduk tour.
"In order to keep my company alive, I had no choice but to cancel these tours to avoid myself going into bankruptcy and to be able to continue in a business that I've been involved in for many years.
"In the case of Henk Mol, on the eve of the Earthshaker tour he conveniently 'quit' his position (and even has the NERVE to go back to some bands on our roster to tell them how he 'left' Metallysee and is in the process of starting his own booking agency and would like to book their tours from now on).
"Now while I don't absolve myself from any responsibility of these recent errors, the fact remains that before I took my leave, I have been doing the No Mercy and X-Mas tours (for example) twice a year for the past nine years that were completely successful. As most of you know, some of these tours had up to 8 and 9 bands and they always went to the and everyone was always paid in full.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
Ozzy Osbourne - New Album Streaming Online
AOL Music is once again streaming full albums, and select exclusive tracks of various bands, online.
To check out Ozzy Osbourne's new album "Black Rain", click here.
You can also find the new album of The Bravery, Young Jeezy, The Used and KRS-One & Marley available for streaming online at the AOL Music website. The new Smashing Pumpkins single "Tarantula" can be found here.
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To check out Ozzy Osbourne's new album "Black Rain", click here.
You can also find the new album of The Bravery, Young Jeezy, The Used and KRS-One & Marley available for streaming online at the AOL Music website. The new Smashing Pumpkins single "Tarantula" can be found here.
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| Source: | music.aol.com |
| Band profile: | Ozzy Osbourne |
Fear Factory - Ex-Founding Member Starts New Band
Official press release:
"After a five-year hiatus, Dino Cazares (co-founding member of the revolutionary band Fear Factory. And guitarist for Asesino, ex-Brujeria, ex-Body Bag and guest musician for Soulfly) has triumphantly returned with a new group that is quickly going to force the entire genre to take notice.
This new juggernaut is Divine Heresy whose members feature Cazares handling guitar and bass duties, Tim Yeung (Hate Eternal, Vital Remains) on drums and newcomer Tommy Vext on vocals. This band will redefine the true meaning of extreme with their Century Media Records debut offering "Bleed The Fifth", which is set for an August release. (The record will be released on Century Media in North America with Roadrunner having the rights to all other territories).
Be sure to check out the band's MySpace page for additional info and snippets of the new tracks "Bleed The Fifth" and "Failed Creation" will be posted in the coming weeks."
More info about the band can be found here.
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"After a five-year hiatus, Dino Cazares (co-founding member of the revolutionary band Fear Factory. And guitarist for Asesino, ex-Brujeria, ex-Body Bag and guest musician for Soulfly) has triumphantly returned with a new group that is quickly going to force the entire genre to take notice.
This new juggernaut is Divine Heresy whose members feature Cazares handling guitar and bass duties, Tim Yeung (Hate Eternal, Vital Remains) on drums and newcomer Tommy Vext on vocals. This band will redefine the true meaning of extreme with their Century Media Records debut offering "Bleed The Fifth", which is set for an August release. (The record will be released on Century Media in North America with Roadrunner having the rights to all other territories).
Be sure to check out the band's MySpace page for additional info and snippets of the new tracks "Bleed The Fifth" and "Failed Creation" will be posted in the coming weeks."
More info about the band can be found here.
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| Source: | centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | Divine Heresy |
Therion - 2nd Edition Of "Therion Goes Classic" In Hungary
After the successful world premiere of Therion´s unforgettable classics-metal concert "Therion goes classic" at Bucharest 2006, Therion come back to celebrate a new marriage of classical music and modern heavy metal:
On 16. 06.2007 Therion play again a full show together with an orchestra, choir and excellent Hungarian opera soloists at the Ice Hall at Miskolc, Hungary. Additionally, Aesma Daeva's vocalist Lori Lewis, who joined Therion for their successful "Gothic Kabbalah" European tour in 2007, will enter the stage as a classical soloist.
The swedish singer Mats Leven, who was one of the soloists for Therion's last two albums (Lemuria/Sirius B and Gothic Kabbalah) and who toured with them since 2004, confirmed his appearance at the festival - one of the last chances to enjoy his charismatic interpretation of Therion' songs.
The concert takes place as a part of the Miskolc International Opera Festival.
The setlist contains "therionized" classical pieces, e.g. Wagner, Mozart and Verdi, and Therion songs with orchestral arrangements, many of them are rarely played at a live gig. It wouldn't be Therion, if they wouldn't have also a great musically surprise for the fans?
Because of the world wide big interest in this exciting concert event, the organisers provide a special service:
Until 08.06.2007 fans can email Therion band members and all participating artists their questions (in english) regarding this concert to: therion@eszak.boon.hu
All answers will be published (in english and hungarian) on www.boon.hu
The exact date of publishing the answers will be announced soon.
Fans will find further informations about the concert event and the tickets at:
Therion store: www.therionstore.com
Miskolc International Opera Festival: http://www.operafesztival.hu
For ticket reservations fans can also mail to: jegyiroda@mnsz.eu
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On 16. 06.2007 Therion play again a full show together with an orchestra, choir and excellent Hungarian opera soloists at the Ice Hall at Miskolc, Hungary. Additionally, Aesma Daeva's vocalist Lori Lewis, who joined Therion for their successful "Gothic Kabbalah" European tour in 2007, will enter the stage as a classical soloist.
The swedish singer Mats Leven, who was one of the soloists for Therion's last two albums (Lemuria/Sirius B and Gothic Kabbalah) and who toured with them since 2004, confirmed his appearance at the festival - one of the last chances to enjoy his charismatic interpretation of Therion' songs.
The concert takes place as a part of the Miskolc International Opera Festival.
The setlist contains "therionized" classical pieces, e.g. Wagner, Mozart and Verdi, and Therion songs with orchestral arrangements, many of them are rarely played at a live gig. It wouldn't be Therion, if they wouldn't have also a great musically surprise for the fans?
Because of the world wide big interest in this exciting concert event, the organisers provide a special service:
Until 08.06.2007 fans can email Therion band members and all participating artists their questions (in english) regarding this concert to: therion@eszak.boon.hu
All answers will be published (in english and hungarian) on www.boon.hu
The exact date of publishing the answers will be announced soon.
Fans will find further informations about the concert event and the tickets at:
Therion store: www.therionstore.com
Miskolc International Opera Festival: http://www.operafesztival.hu
For ticket reservations fans can also mail to: jegyiroda@mnsz.eu
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| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
Akercocke - New Album Leads To Controversy
The forthcoming album from Akercocke, abruptly titled "Antichrist", has run into more controversy. The provocative nature of the record has already led to problems in Ireland, where the band will take part in a live discussion on the 'Nolan Live' show on BBC1 Northern Ireland tonight at 10.45pm with members of the Irish Catholic clergy.
Now the album has run into problems in the US, where the pressing plant handling the production of the album, Disc USA, has refused to handle the record due its 'anti-Christian' perspective. Commenting on the decision, Akercocke frontman Jason Mendonca stated:
"I rather perturbed that in this day and age, the 21st Century, people are so uptight. Whatever happened to freedom of speech and freedom of expression in the alleged democracy of the USA? Censorship is always ugly no matter how you view it. It smacks of fascism to me. What other works of art are barred to the good people of America?
The attitude of the printers is typical of the brainwashed. Judging something (literally) by its cover here for a picture of the cover art].
Anyone who took the time to look into our history would recognise that we have always stated we are anything but anti-christian. It's divisive attitudes such as this that bring about conflict. Conflict through ignorance."
Akercocke's "Antichrist" is currently set for May 28 release in UK/Europe, with an American release due on July 17.
Go to Akercocke's MySpace page to listen to the track 'Summon The Antichrist' and an album teaser.
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Now the album has run into problems in the US, where the pressing plant handling the production of the album, Disc USA, has refused to handle the record due its 'anti-Christian' perspective. Commenting on the decision, Akercocke frontman Jason Mendonca stated:
"I rather perturbed that in this day and age, the 21st Century, people are so uptight. Whatever happened to freedom of speech and freedom of expression in the alleged democracy of the USA? Censorship is always ugly no matter how you view it. It smacks of fascism to me. What other works of art are barred to the good people of America?
The attitude of the printers is typical of the brainwashed. Judging something (literally) by its cover here for a picture of the cover art].
Anyone who took the time to look into our history would recognise that we have always stated we are anything but anti-christian. It's divisive attitudes such as this that bring about conflict. Conflict through ignorance."
Akercocke's "Antichrist" is currently set for May 28 release in UK/Europe, with an American release due on July 17.
Go to Akercocke's MySpace page to listen to the track 'Summon The Antichrist' and an album teaser.
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| Source: | earache.com |
| Band profile: | Akercocke |