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Mayhem - Upcoming Album Details
Season Of Mist has set an April 23 release date for the new Mayhem album, "Ordo Ab Chao". A track from the CD, entitled "Anti", is available for download at this location.
"Ordo Ab Chao" (view cover artwork here) tracklisting:
01. A Wise Birthgiver
02. Wall Of Water
03. Great Work Of Ages
04. Deconsecrate
05. Illuminate Eliminate
06. Psychic Horns
07. Key To The Storms
08. Anti
Commented guitarist Blasphemer (a.k.a. Rune Erickson): "The sound is raw and powerful, and listening to it, it reminds me of the 'Wolf's Lair Abyss' era, only more varied and more philosophical. The album also contains the most aggressive songs in the Mayhem history as well as the most wicked and darkest."
The upcoming CD will mark Mayhem's first release since 1993 with vocalist Attila Csihar back behind the microphone.
Csihar rejoined Mayhem in November 2004 as the replacement for departed singer Maniac (real name Sven Erik Kristiansen).
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"Ordo Ab Chao" (view cover artwork here) tracklisting:
01. A Wise Birthgiver
02. Wall Of Water
03. Great Work Of Ages
04. Deconsecrate
05. Illuminate Eliminate
06. Psychic Horns
07. Key To The Storms
08. Anti
Commented guitarist Blasphemer (a.k.a. Rune Erickson): "The sound is raw and powerful, and listening to it, it reminds me of the 'Wolf's Lair Abyss' era, only more varied and more philosophical. The album also contains the most aggressive songs in the Mayhem history as well as the most wicked and darkest."
The upcoming CD will mark Mayhem's first release since 1993 with vocalist Attila Csihar back behind the microphone.
Csihar rejoined Mayhem in November 2004 as the replacement for departed singer Maniac (real name Sven Erik Kristiansen).
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Mayhem |
Odious Mortem - New Album Ready
One of the most promising bands in 2005 will finally release their Willowtip Records debut "Cryptic Implosion" somewhere in April; their fans expectations are high enough already, stay tuned for what it'll surely be one of the best Death Metal albums of 2007.
As always, Metal Storm will offer a full review on this album for those who are requesting it already; wait for it on the reviews section a couple of months from now, it will be worthwhile believe me.
for now, you can pre-order the album directly from the official Willowtip Records Site and you can hear some samples there as well.
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As always, Metal Storm will offer a full review on this album for those who are requesting it already; wait for it on the reviews section a couple of months from now, it will be worthwhile believe me.
for now, you can pre-order the album directly from the official Willowtip Records Site and you can hear some samples there as well.
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| Source: | odiousmortem.com |
| Band profile: | Odious Mortem |
Soulitude - New Album This Year & To Become A Live Band
There will be another work released in 2007.
Almost 100% of the music is written and now it is time to start writing the lyrics.
This time it won't be a conceptual album. Music is more fresh and up-to-date, less epic but more solid and powerfull. I've been in contact with a couple of musicians for the vocals and drums and I hope to start recording in spring so the album may be ready at the end of spring or summer.
There won't be so many singers as in the first album because I'd like to have fix members so Soulitude can became also a live band and not only studio project.
Cover artwork is going to be done again by Xabier Amezaga, that is also the webmaster of this site.
Almost 100% of the music is written and now it is time to start writing the lyrics.
This time it won't be a conceptual album. Music is more fresh and up-to-date, less epic but more solid and powerfull. I've been in contact with a couple of musicians for the vocals and drums and I hope to start recording in spring so the album may be ready at the end of spring or summer.
There won't be so many singers as in the first album because I'd like to have fix members so Soulitude can became also a live band and not only studio project.
Cover artwork is going to be done again by Xabier Amezaga, that is also the webmaster of this site.
| Source: | soulitude-web.com |
Octavia Sperati - New Album In May
We are proud to announce that Octavia Sperati's new album entitled "Grace Submerged" will be released via Candlelight Records in May. There will be two release dates; one to coincide with the band's release party in Bergen on the 16th of May (actual Norwegian release date is the 10th of May), and for the rest of Europe it is May 21st. The Japanese and North American dates are still to be confirmed.
The album will contain the following tracks:
Provenance of hate
Deprivation
Guilty am I
Don't believe a word
As fire swept clean the earth
Moonlit
Going north
...and then the world froze
The final rest
Submerged
The album will contain the following tracks:
Provenance of hate
Deprivation
Guilty am I
Don't believe a word
As fire swept clean the earth
Moonlit
Going north
...and then the world froze
The final rest
Submerged
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Octavia Sperati |
Type O Negative - Album Samples Online
30-second audio samples of all 10 tracks that are set to appear on the new Type O Negative album, entitled "Dead Again", are available at BarnesAndNoble.com.
"Dead Again" is scheduled for release on the following dates:
March 13 - USA/Canada
March 16 - Germany
March 19 - Europe
"Dead Again" (cover art) tracklist:
01. Dead Again
02. Tripping A Blind Man
03. The Profits Of Doom
04. September Sun
05. Halloween In Heaven
06. These Three Things
07. She Burned Me Down
08. Some Stupid Tomorrow
09. An Ode To Locksmiths
10. Haill And Farewell To Britain
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"Dead Again" is scheduled for release on the following dates:
March 13 - USA/Canada
March 16 - Germany
March 19 - Europe
"Dead Again" (cover art) tracklist:
01. Dead Again
02. Tripping A Blind Man
03. The Profits Of Doom
04. September Sun
05. Halloween In Heaven
06. These Three Things
07. She Burned Me Down
08. Some Stupid Tomorrow
09. An Ode To Locksmiths
10. Haill And Farewell To Britain
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| Source: | music.barnesandnoble.com |
| Band profile: | Type O Negative |
Catamenia - Gigs In Turkey Cancelled
Taken from the official Catamenia newsletter:
"We are really sorry to inform about this cos we were looking forward for these gigs, but here are few reasons for the cancellations:
- The flight tickets of the band haven't been booked although
the gigs were so close.
- The local promotion company hadn't solved the Venue problems
and tickets.
- Lack of coordination abilities.
- They didn't send any agreements regarding the gigs."
The regarding dates were on 17 March at Ankara, and 18 March at Istanbul.
"We are really sorry to inform about this cos we were looking forward for these gigs, but here are few reasons for the cancellations:
- The flight tickets of the band haven't been booked although
the gigs were so close.
- The local promotion company hadn't solved the Venue problems
and tickets.
- Lack of coordination abilities.
- They didn't send any agreements regarding the gigs."
The regarding dates were on 17 March at Ankara, and 18 March at Istanbul.
| Source: | catamenia.net |
| Band profile: | Catamenia |
| Event: | Catamenia: Turkey Mini Tour [CANCELLED] |
Satyricon - Working On New Album
Norwegian black metallers Satyricon have posted the following update:
"As many of you already know, we are confirmed to perform at Germany's With Full Force and Battle Of Metal, plus the Brutal Assault Festival in the Czech Republic. The actual day we are playing has not been set in stone yet at any of these festivals yet, but the time period of each festival is listed here.
2007 is a year of song writing and hopefully also recording, but we will make a few appearances here and there throughout the year. There will be a couple more festivals in the summer as well."
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"As many of you already know, we are confirmed to perform at Germany's With Full Force and Battle Of Metal, plus the Brutal Assault Festival in the Czech Republic. The actual day we are playing has not been set in stone yet at any of these festivals yet, but the time period of each festival is listed here.
2007 is a year of song writing and hopefully also recording, but we will make a few appearances here and there throughout the year. There will be a couple more festivals in the summer as well."
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| Source: | satyricon.no |
| Band profile: | Satyricon |
| Event: | With Full Force XIV |
Nile - Enter Studio Today
According to an online posting by Nile drummer George Kollias, the band will enter the studio today (Monday, February 26) to begin recording the follow-up to 2005's "Annihilation Of The Wicked", due later in the year via Nuclear Blast Records.
Said Kollias: "There is a lot of work to be done. The new songs sound REALLY great and tight. I can't wait to record!"
Said Kollias: "There is a lot of work to be done. The new songs sound REALLY great and tight. I can't wait to record!"
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Nile |
My Dying Bride - Lineup Changes, Tour Dates Announced
Original bassist Adrian Jackson of My Dying Bride has left the band. He's left for a future in the USA and doesn't seem to have plans for My Dying Bride. He annouced his departure to the band on the 5th January.
Here is a statement by My Dying Bride:
"We have parted in good faith and wish him luck with his new life out there. It has absolutely no effect on any of the gigs we have confirmed. We have already rehearsed his replacement to gig readiness and she is looking forward to playing for the first time in My Dying Bride. More on his replacement, Lena, soon.
Secondly we have had to replace long term stand in drummer / thunder truck / Uberlunatic John Bennet due to his work commitments. He is saddened by the fact he cannot drum for My Dying Bride anymore as are we, but we understand that we all have to make a living and wish him luck too in his job.
It's not all doom and gloom though as we have been rehearsing with excellent drummer Dan Mullins of Thine, Bal Sagoth and Sermon Of Hypocrisy fame and again he too is now at gig readiness. MDB has a new fresh focused feel to it and we are looking forward to the shows with a vengeance".
The upcoming shows that My Dying Bride will play will be:
23.03.07 - Petofi Csornok, Budapest, Hungary (Metalmania Festival)
24.03.07 - Spodek, Katowice, Poland (Metalmania Festival)
20.04.07 - Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands
21.04.07 - Pestpop Festival, Wieze, Belgium
16.06.07 - ArtMania Festival, Sibiu, Romania
11.08.07 - M'era Luna Festival, Hildesheim, Germany (Flughafen Drispenstedt)
12.08.07 - Summer Darkness Festival, Utrecht, Netherlands
Here is a statement by My Dying Bride:
"We have parted in good faith and wish him luck with his new life out there. It has absolutely no effect on any of the gigs we have confirmed. We have already rehearsed his replacement to gig readiness and she is looking forward to playing for the first time in My Dying Bride. More on his replacement, Lena, soon.
Secondly we have had to replace long term stand in drummer / thunder truck / Uberlunatic John Bennet due to his work commitments. He is saddened by the fact he cannot drum for My Dying Bride anymore as are we, but we understand that we all have to make a living and wish him luck too in his job.
It's not all doom and gloom though as we have been rehearsing with excellent drummer Dan Mullins of Thine, Bal Sagoth and Sermon Of Hypocrisy fame and again he too is now at gig readiness. MDB has a new fresh focused feel to it and we are looking forward to the shows with a vengeance".
The upcoming shows that My Dying Bride will play will be:
23.03.07 - Petofi Csornok, Budapest, Hungary (Metalmania Festival)
24.03.07 - Spodek, Katowice, Poland (Metalmania Festival)
20.04.07 - Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands
21.04.07 - Pestpop Festival, Wieze, Belgium
16.06.07 - ArtMania Festival, Sibiu, Romania
11.08.07 - M'era Luna Festival, Hildesheim, Germany (Flughafen Drispenstedt)
12.08.07 - Summer Darkness Festival, Utrecht, Netherlands
| Source: | mydyingbride.org |
| Band profile: | My Dying Bride |
Circle Of Dead Children - New Drummer Finally Found
Pittsburgh's Circle Of Dead Children have added drummer Matt Francis to their line-up. Vocalist Joe Horvath comments:
"At a point when we had all but thrown dirt over our own casket, life has once more been injected with the vacancy of the drum position being finally filled. Binghamton, New York's, Matt Francis has recently joined Circle Of Dead Children and we plan to soon begin work on a yet-to-be-titled sixth release due out during the summer of 2007, on Willowtip Records. Matt's addition to CODC drives the band to its most caustic and explosive level to date. Blackened iron hails to the fans and fellow bands who have pushed us through the downtimes and continue to support us into the future. Keep screaming."
"At a point when we had all but thrown dirt over our own casket, life has once more been injected with the vacancy of the drum position being finally filled. Binghamton, New York's, Matt Francis has recently joined Circle Of Dead Children and we plan to soon begin work on a yet-to-be-titled sixth release due out during the summer of 2007, on Willowtip Records. Matt's addition to CODC drives the band to its most caustic and explosive level to date. Blackened iron hails to the fans and fellow bands who have pushed us through the downtimes and continue to support us into the future. Keep screaming."
| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Circle Of Dead Children |
The 69 Eyes - New Album And Video
The cover artwork for the new album "Angels", of Finnish Gothic Rockers The 69 Eyes, has been posted online at this location.
Due in Finland on March 5 via Virgin/EMI, the CD was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa and Johnny Lee Michaels ? the same team that was responsible for 2004's "Devils". The video for the album's first single, "Perfect Skin", was directed by Ralf Strathmann and was filmed in Hollywood in mid-October 2006. You can watch the clip here.
The additional tracks on the single are live versions of "Devils", "Christina Death" and "I Just Want to Have Something to Do" (originally by The Ramones) recorded at Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood in March 2006.
"Angels" track listing:
01. Angels
02. Never Say Die
03. Rocker
04. Ghost
05. Perfect Skin
06. Wings & Hearts
07. Star Of Fate
08. Los Angeles
09. In My Name
10. Shadow Of Your Love
11. Frankenhooker
The limited edition of "Angels" will include a bonus DVD containing the "Perfect Skin" video, a five-song live set from Hollywood's Whisky a Go-Go in 2006 and "On The Route 69", a short film based on Ville Juurikkala's photos.
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Due in Finland on March 5 via Virgin/EMI, the CD was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa and Johnny Lee Michaels ? the same team that was responsible for 2004's "Devils". The video for the album's first single, "Perfect Skin", was directed by Ralf Strathmann and was filmed in Hollywood in mid-October 2006. You can watch the clip here.
The additional tracks on the single are live versions of "Devils", "Christina Death" and "I Just Want to Have Something to Do" (originally by The Ramones) recorded at Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood in March 2006.
"Angels" track listing:
01. Angels
02. Never Say Die
03. Rocker
04. Ghost
05. Perfect Skin
06. Wings & Hearts
07. Star Of Fate
08. Los Angeles
09. In My Name
10. Shadow Of Your Love
11. Frankenhooker
The limited edition of "Angels" will include a bonus DVD containing the "Perfect Skin" video, a five-song live set from Hollywood's Whisky a Go-Go in 2006 and "On The Route 69", a short film based on Ville Juurikkala's photos.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | The 69 Eyes |
Obituary - To Record New Album
Obituary frontman John Tardy has posted the following message on the band's official website:
"All is going well with the new DVD and we really appreciate all the support! 'Frozen Alive' has sparked a bunch of new shows that we have set up! Here they all are and we are really looking forward to all of them. Some of the newer shows are in France, Mexico with Sadus and believe it or not we are finally going to make it to Australia! We have had offers in the past, but they just never worked out. This will be our first time in Australia, so for all of you that have emailed over the years about coming there, we finally will have a chance to meet! We also have some South American dates we are working on and as soon as I find out for sure I will let you know.
"We are still working on the new CD and are getting really excited about these new songs. This is some pretty sick shit! I still do not know what we are going to do about a record label. We are still talking with a few labels and trying to work something out! Hopefully something gets done soon, so we can move forward and concentrate on future events! We still plan on starting to record in March!!!"
"All is going well with the new DVD and we really appreciate all the support! 'Frozen Alive' has sparked a bunch of new shows that we have set up! Here they all are and we are really looking forward to all of them. Some of the newer shows are in France, Mexico with Sadus and believe it or not we are finally going to make it to Australia! We have had offers in the past, but they just never worked out. This will be our first time in Australia, so for all of you that have emailed over the years about coming there, we finally will have a chance to meet! We also have some South American dates we are working on and as soon as I find out for sure I will let you know.
"We are still working on the new CD and are getting really excited about these new songs. This is some pretty sick shit! I still do not know what we are going to do about a record label. We are still talking with a few labels and trying to work something out! Hopefully something gets done soon, so we can move forward and concentrate on future events! We still plan on starting to record in March!!!"
| Source: | obituary.cc |
| Band profile: | Obituary |
Jesu - Tour Delayed
Jesu will be forced to miss the beginning of their tour with Isis, which kicks off this week in California. The group has issued the following statement:
"We are sorry to report that Jesu are still stuck in England and will NOT be playing the Spaceland, L.A headline/release party; work permits for Jesu have still not been cleared by U.S officials/customs and the band are not allowed into the U.S until the permits are officially cleared. The band are yet to receive a date of clearance and simply have to wait until they do so before entering the U.S, hence Jesu will not be appearing at any shows with Isis until the permits are available and Jesu can leave England.
Please watch this space for further news; once Jesu have their permits we will post confirmation of this and the first show that Jesu will play in the U.S. Hopefully the band will not miss more than the first week of this tour, being the band's first tour of the U.S.
In related band news, Jesu bassist Diarmuid Dalton will not be playing any of the U.S dates due to being refused a work permit for the U.S for this tour. Diarmuid has been replaced for this tour by long time collaborator (and fellow Birmingham, England native) bass player Dave Cochrane (Justin and Dave played together in Head Of David, Sweet Tooth, Ice, God and now their new project together Grey Machine).
Drummer Ted Parsons has also been unable to make this first Jesu U.S tour due to family commitments and has been replaced by drummer Danny Walker, a Los Angeles native who plays for many bands including Intronaut."
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"We are sorry to report that Jesu are still stuck in England and will NOT be playing the Spaceland, L.A headline/release party; work permits for Jesu have still not been cleared by U.S officials/customs and the band are not allowed into the U.S until the permits are officially cleared. The band are yet to receive a date of clearance and simply have to wait until they do so before entering the U.S, hence Jesu will not be appearing at any shows with Isis until the permits are available and Jesu can leave England.
Please watch this space for further news; once Jesu have their permits we will post confirmation of this and the first show that Jesu will play in the U.S. Hopefully the band will not miss more than the first week of this tour, being the band's first tour of the U.S.
In related band news, Jesu bassist Diarmuid Dalton will not be playing any of the U.S dates due to being refused a work permit for the U.S for this tour. Diarmuid has been replaced for this tour by long time collaborator (and fellow Birmingham, England native) bass player Dave Cochrane (Justin and Dave played together in Head Of David, Sweet Tooth, Ice, God and now their new project together Grey Machine).
Drummer Ted Parsons has also been unable to make this first Jesu U.S tour due to family commitments and has been replaced by drummer Danny Walker, a Los Angeles native who plays for many bands including Intronaut."
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| Source: | lambgoat.com |
| Band profile: | Jesu |
| Event: | Isis + Jesu: North American Tour |
Manowar - Wants YOU To Be In Their New Video
Taken from the Manowar Newsletter:
Manowar is going to shoot parts of their newest video for the song 'Die For Metal' on Saturday, February 24 in Bochum, Germany, during the Manowar Fan Release Party for the new album, "Gods Of War".
All fans are welcome to be part of this video. We want to have an insane true metal crowd, so put on your favorite MANOWAR shirt and show us what you've got.
Besides the fans, the video will also star well known German actor Tim Sander. As Manowar band members will not appear in this particular part of video and therefore won't be present, we are counting on you, the greatest fans in the world to star in this scene and to once again show the whole world just what Manowar fans are about.
VIDEO - SHOOT DIE FOR METAL :
Saturday, February 24 2007
Matrix-Bochum
Hauptstr. 200
44892 Bochum
Germany
Phone : 0234-6106800
(Manowar's Showtruck will be present as well, incl. cool new merchandise ! )
A virtual release party for Manowar's new full-length album "Gods Of War," will start at this location on Thursday, February 22 at 23:59PM (CET) and will last until 2:00AM (CET).
Directly after the Virtual Release Party, all songs from "Gods Of War" will be available for download at the merchandise section of http://www.manowar.com. You can visit the mp3 - section here to purchase songs.
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Manowar is going to shoot parts of their newest video for the song 'Die For Metal' on Saturday, February 24 in Bochum, Germany, during the Manowar Fan Release Party for the new album, "Gods Of War".
All fans are welcome to be part of this video. We want to have an insane true metal crowd, so put on your favorite MANOWAR shirt and show us what you've got.
Besides the fans, the video will also star well known German actor Tim Sander. As Manowar band members will not appear in this particular part of video and therefore won't be present, we are counting on you, the greatest fans in the world to star in this scene and to once again show the whole world just what Manowar fans are about.
VIDEO - SHOOT DIE FOR METAL :
Saturday, February 24 2007
Matrix-Bochum
Hauptstr. 200
44892 Bochum
Germany
Phone : 0234-6106800
(Manowar's Showtruck will be present as well, incl. cool new merchandise ! )
A virtual release party for Manowar's new full-length album "Gods Of War," will start at this location on Thursday, February 22 at 23:59PM (CET) and will last until 2:00AM (CET).
Directly after the Virtual Release Party, all songs from "Gods Of War" will be available for download at the merchandise section of http://www.manowar.com. You can visit the mp3 - section here to purchase songs.
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| Source: | manowar.com |
| Band profile: | Manowar |
Children Of Bodom - Band Of The Year At Finnish Metal Awards
Children Of Bodom was honored with the "Band Of The Year" award at the Finnish Metal Awards, which were held Friday night (February 16) during the Finnish Metal Expo at the Cable Factory in Helsinki, Finland. Members of the Finnish metal media pre-selected the candidates and the people cast their votes to select the winners, which were as follows:
Album Of The Year: Mokoma - Kuoleman Laulukunnaat
Band Of The Year: Children Of Bodom
Rookie Of The Year: Profane Omen
Cover Art Of The Year: Mokoma - Kuoleman Laulukunnaat here]
Musician Of The Year: Kai Hahto of Wintersun
Vocalist Of The Year: Marco Hietala of Tarot / Nightwish
Saturday (Feb. 17) tickets for the two-day Finnish Metal Expo MS Event Page] were sold out in advance and the 2,500-capacity venue was filled to the brim. An almost equal number of people visited the world's premiere Metal Expo on Friday. Live performances were held by the likes of DragonForce, Amon Amarth, Moonsorrow, etc.
In addition to the live shows, more than 50 exhibitors ? including record labels, instrument brands, merchandisers, media etc. ? displayed their latest offerings in the expo area.
The International Metal Meeting ? an industry event within the FME ? gathered more than 80 international and local Finnish delegates from the metal music industry. This year's IMM featured presentations from Roadrunner Records' Mike Gitter and Natalie Dybaylo from Russia's Rosenfield Records.
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Album Of The Year: Mokoma - Kuoleman Laulukunnaat
Band Of The Year: Children Of Bodom
Rookie Of The Year: Profane Omen
Cover Art Of The Year: Mokoma - Kuoleman Laulukunnaat here]
Musician Of The Year: Kai Hahto of Wintersun
Vocalist Of The Year: Marco Hietala of Tarot / Nightwish
Saturday (Feb. 17) tickets for the two-day Finnish Metal Expo MS Event Page] were sold out in advance and the 2,500-capacity venue was filled to the brim. An almost equal number of people visited the world's premiere Metal Expo on Friday. Live performances were held by the likes of DragonForce, Amon Amarth, Moonsorrow, etc.
In addition to the live shows, more than 50 exhibitors ? including record labels, instrument brands, merchandisers, media etc. ? displayed their latest offerings in the expo area.
The International Metal Meeting ? an industry event within the FME ? gathered more than 80 international and local Finnish delegates from the metal music industry. This year's IMM featured presentations from Roadrunner Records' Mike Gitter and Natalie Dybaylo from Russia's Rosenfield Records.
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Children Of Bodom |