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In Extremo - 10 Years Jubilee Editions
Posted in the band's website (in German):
This year, In Extremo will become 10 years old. The band has decided to re-release their first two albums, which were only available in limited home editions. In Extremo provided these albums with a new cover and two bonus tracks each, from their very first demo ("Sinc Ein Gulden Hahn" and "Ei Ri Sasun" from Hameln 2006 as well as "Villeman Og Magnhild" and "Lute" from Die Goldene 2006). The songs have been re-recorded and reworked. A special surprise for In Extremo fans: Dr. Pymonte sings Villeman Og Magnhild!
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This year, In Extremo will become 10 years old. The band has decided to re-release their first two albums, which were only available in limited home editions. In Extremo provided these albums with a new cover and two bonus tracks each, from their very first demo ("Sinc Ein Gulden Hahn" and "Ei Ri Sasun" from Hameln 2006 as well as "Villeman Og Magnhild" and "Lute" from Die Goldene 2006). The songs have been re-recorded and reworked. A special surprise for In Extremo fans: Dr. Pymonte sings Villeman Og Magnhild!
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| Source: | inextremo.de |
| Band profile: | In Extremo |
Visceral Bleeding - Part Ways With Guitarist
Swedish death metallers Visceral Bleeding have announced the departure of guitarist Marcus Nilsson with the following update :
Due to other commitments, Marcus has decided to discontinue his guitar work in Visceral Bleeding.
Marcus comments:
"It's been an interesting and exhilarating ride, that's for sure, but I feel my lack of commitment to the band at this point will likely only hold the other guys back. I therefore step aside to let someone else join forces and strengthen the Visceral momentum for future brutalization!
My musical endeavors do not end here though. I will never put down the guitar and will continue exploring the vast realm of music, indefinitely. I wish Visceral Bleeding the best of luck and hope they will succeed in whatever they aspire to!
I'd like to thank all the people I have met through the band, for their support and good times: Cheers to you all!!!"
There are absolutely no hard feelings involved in this departure and Marcus remains a very close friend to us all, we go way back and chare a lot of history and VB wishes him the best of luck with everything he decides to put his focus on in the future.
Martin "Germ" Bermheden (Enshrined) will be filling the spot as lead guitarist and is already preparing and focusing 100% at this and he will appear on the upcoming CD."
Due to other commitments, Marcus has decided to discontinue his guitar work in Visceral Bleeding.
Marcus comments:
"It's been an interesting and exhilarating ride, that's for sure, but I feel my lack of commitment to the band at this point will likely only hold the other guys back. I therefore step aside to let someone else join forces and strengthen the Visceral momentum for future brutalization!
My musical endeavors do not end here though. I will never put down the guitar and will continue exploring the vast realm of music, indefinitely. I wish Visceral Bleeding the best of luck and hope they will succeed in whatever they aspire to!
I'd like to thank all the people I have met through the band, for their support and good times: Cheers to you all!!!"
There are absolutely no hard feelings involved in this departure and Marcus remains a very close friend to us all, we go way back and chare a lot of history and VB wishes him the best of luck with everything he decides to put his focus on in the future.
Martin "Germ" Bermheden (Enshrined) will be filling the spot as lead guitarist and is already preparing and focusing 100% at this and he will appear on the upcoming CD."
| Source: | visceralbleeding.com |
| Band profile: | Visceral Bleeding |
Blind Guardian - Hansi Talks About 'A Twist In The Myth'
Blind Guardian's Singer Hansi Kürsch has posted following letter in band's official homesite:
Dear friends,
Time to break the silence, time to say hello. As you all most probably know: we have finished the album some days ago and started doing some first shows already. It has been a blast to be back on stage again and do these small shows in Rijssen and Vosseljaar. We appreciate the kindness and the support of the people there and enjoyed the club atmosphere a lot. Istanbul was a great experience and "The Bard's Song" sung by more than 2000 Turkish fans has been nothing but spectacular. I could go on like that but I guess what you are more interested in at the moment is the new album. Even though the secret is revealed already I would like to point out one more time the album is entitled "A Twist in the Myth" and that's just because I unfortunately could not find allies for my most favorite album title suggestion "A Day at the Races".
With this album, I think, we have widened the range of the Blind Guardian universe more than we have ever done before. Comparing it with a compass "Fly" would be west, "Skalds and Shadows" east, "This will never end" south and "The Edge" would be north. Does that mean anything? No. But it sounded good, when I first thought about it. Now I think it's not worth to be deleted.
In terms of quality we have had a very good feeling during the whole recording session. But I nevertheless have do admit, that the songs did make a gigantic step during the last days of recording and the mixing session.
While doing the last recording steps, which traditionally are reserved for backing vocals, all songs have made a significant raise in quality. To give you a very small idea about what to expect, I tell you this: "The Edge" and "In search of the Lionheart" certainly will achieve absolute cult status within a very short amount of time. They are very heavy, almost thrashy, though very progressive in certain ways.
"Skalds and Shadows" will prove its longevity in numerous live concerts. To those who consider it a "The Bard's Song" rip off: the album version clearly proves it is a "A Past and Future Secret" rip off, with a different melody, different rhythm pattern and different lyrics, which reminds one of "Harvest of Sorrow".
Marcus and I composed a number called "All the King's Horses", which will be released on the Japanese version of "A Twist in the Myth" and on a single we are going to release in the beginning of 2007. It is a great song which will set emotions free, I am sure.
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Dear friends,
Time to break the silence, time to say hello. As you all most probably know: we have finished the album some days ago and started doing some first shows already. It has been a blast to be back on stage again and do these small shows in Rijssen and Vosseljaar. We appreciate the kindness and the support of the people there and enjoyed the club atmosphere a lot. Istanbul was a great experience and "The Bard's Song" sung by more than 2000 Turkish fans has been nothing but spectacular. I could go on like that but I guess what you are more interested in at the moment is the new album. Even though the secret is revealed already I would like to point out one more time the album is entitled "A Twist in the Myth" and that's just because I unfortunately could not find allies for my most favorite album title suggestion "A Day at the Races".
With this album, I think, we have widened the range of the Blind Guardian universe more than we have ever done before. Comparing it with a compass "Fly" would be west, "Skalds and Shadows" east, "This will never end" south and "The Edge" would be north. Does that mean anything? No. But it sounded good, when I first thought about it. Now I think it's not worth to be deleted.
In terms of quality we have had a very good feeling during the whole recording session. But I nevertheless have do admit, that the songs did make a gigantic step during the last days of recording and the mixing session.
While doing the last recording steps, which traditionally are reserved for backing vocals, all songs have made a significant raise in quality. To give you a very small idea about what to expect, I tell you this: "The Edge" and "In search of the Lionheart" certainly will achieve absolute cult status within a very short amount of time. They are very heavy, almost thrashy, though very progressive in certain ways.
"Skalds and Shadows" will prove its longevity in numerous live concerts. To those who consider it a "The Bard's Song" rip off: the album version clearly proves it is a "A Past and Future Secret" rip off, with a different melody, different rhythm pattern and different lyrics, which reminds one of "Harvest of Sorrow".
Marcus and I composed a number called "All the King's Horses", which will be released on the Japanese version of "A Twist in the Myth" and on a single we are going to release in the beginning of 2007. It is a great song which will set emotions free, I am sure.
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| Source: | blind-guardian.com |
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
Hammerfall - Studio Session, Diary/blog
Hammerfall has now entered the studio to record their sixth album. The location and producer chosen are the same as last time, Lundgård Studios in Denmark and Charlie Bauerfeind respectively. The session will continue for two months, during which time eleven tracks will be laid down.
As usual, Oscar will write a studio diary. It will be posted on the myspace blog initially, and on this site as well eventually. Check it out at:
http://blog.myspace.com/hammerfall
As usual, Oscar will write a studio diary. It will be posted on the myspace blog initially, and on this site as well eventually. Check it out at:
http://blog.myspace.com/hammerfall
| Source: | hammerfall.net |
| Band profile: | HammerFall |
Arch Enemy - New DVD Details
Live Apocalypse, the first ever DVD from Sweden's Arch Enemy has been set for an August 8th release through Century Media.
The 2-disc set will contain the entirety of the band's December 2004 show at The Forum in London, plus footage from a December, 2005 show in Manchester, UK.
The 2-disc set will contain the entirety of the band's December 2004 show at The Forum in London, plus footage from a December, 2005 show in Manchester, UK.
| Source: | blistering.com |
| Band profile: | Arch Enemy |
Queensryche - New Video Online
Queensryche's new video for the song 'The Hands' is available for viewing at the Windows Media website here. 'The Hands' is lifted from the band's Operation: Mindcrime II album, which was released on April 4th by Rhino.
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| Source: | queensryche.com |
| Band profile: | Queensrÿche |
Blind Guardian - "A Twist In The Myth" Details Announced
The upcoming Blind Guardian CD will be entitled "A Twist In The Myth" and shall contain the following songs:
This Will Never End (5:07)
Otherland (5:14)
Turn The Page (4:16)
Fly (5:43)
Carry The Blessed Home (4:03)
Another Stranger Me (4:36)
Straight Through The Mirror (5:48)
Lionheart (4:15)
Skalds And Shadows (3:13)
The Edge (4:27)
The New Order (4:49)
Click here for the cover of the upcoming album.
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This Will Never End (5:07)
Otherland (5:14)
Turn The Page (4:16)
Fly (5:43)
Carry The Blessed Home (4:03)
Another Stranger Me (4:36)
Straight Through The Mirror (5:48)
Lionheart (4:15)
Skalds And Shadows (3:13)
The Edge (4:27)
The New Order (4:49)
Click here for the cover of the upcoming album.
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| Source: | blind-guardian.com |
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
Mayhem - Announce New Deal With 'Season Of Mist'
Mayhem have posted the following update:
"We are all happy to announce to all of you that the upcoming album by legendary Norwegian black metalists Mayhem will once again be handled and crafted by the one and only Season Of Mist. This unholy alliance has been fighting together for more than seven years already and yet there is no end in sight. 'Ordo Ab Chao' will then be Mayhem 's three full-length on the French label. The band also states that 'after the troubled 'Chimera,' some conditions and issues have changed for the better. We are very focused and eager to record our first album (since'93) with Attila Csihar back behind the microphone. The beast has never been stronger."
Source : http://www.thetruemayhem.com
"We are all happy to announce to all of you that the upcoming album by legendary Norwegian black metalists Mayhem will once again be handled and crafted by the one and only Season Of Mist. This unholy alliance has been fighting together for more than seven years already and yet there is no end in sight. 'Ordo Ab Chao' will then be Mayhem 's three full-length on the French label. The band also states that 'after the troubled 'Chimera,' some conditions and issues have changed for the better. We are very focused and eager to record our first album (since'93) with Attila Csihar back behind the microphone. The beast has never been stronger."
Source : http://www.thetruemayhem.com
| Band profile: | Mayhem |
Raismesfest - Battle Of The Bands On May 20th
To support the festival, a Battle of the bands will be organised on Saturday 20th of May. Local bands will be competing to win first prize: opening the Raismesfest on the big stage!
Bands in competition are:
19h30 LOPSIDED
20H05 ANACHRONIA (melodic metal)
20H40 KILL FOR PEACE (hardcore)
21H15 KLAWS (nu metal)
21H50 CRISTAL (power neo classic)
22H25 MARLYN'S (rock-hard vintage)
23H00 FALLACIOUS WORLD (gothic-indus)
23h35 TRONCKH (fusion-core)
Oxees, winner of the last edition, will perform after the other bands (00h15).
See the flyer!
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Raismesfest will take place on September 9th & 10th.
The following bands are confirmed so far:
Adagio, Andromeda, Dagoba, Epica, Freak Kitchen, Green Carnation, Leaves Eyes, Pure Inc, Watcha
More info: http://raismesfest.com
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Bands in competition are:
19h30 LOPSIDED
20H05 ANACHRONIA (melodic metal)
20H40 KILL FOR PEACE (hardcore)
21H15 KLAWS (nu metal)
21H50 CRISTAL (power neo classic)
22H25 MARLYN'S (rock-hard vintage)
23H00 FALLACIOUS WORLD (gothic-indus)
23h35 TRONCKH (fusion-core)
Oxees, winner of the last edition, will perform after the other bands (00h15).
See the flyer!
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Raismesfest will take place on September 9th & 10th.
The following bands are confirmed so far:
Adagio, Andromeda, Dagoba, Epica, Freak Kitchen, Green Carnation, Leaves Eyes, Pure Inc, Watcha
More info: http://raismesfest.com
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| Event: | Raismesfest |
Decrypt - New Drummer
Chicago area crust/grindcore act Decrypt has recruited Tony Luktish, formerly of Michigan based band Mutilated to play drums. Decrypt will be touring in August alongside Solidification. Material from the band can be downloaded here.
Source : http://www.decryptgrind.tk
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Source : http://www.decryptgrind.tk
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Graveworm - The Very First North-American Tour
With a musical landscape as varied as the range of their band member's occupations (which includes a psychologist, an electrician, a youth center worker, and a graphic designer), Italian sextet Graveworm will be bringing their brand of melodic goth/black metal to North American shores for the first time during the Metal Maniacs and Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles-sponsored North American Metal Crusaders Tour.
A compact version of a traveling United Nations, Italy's Graveworm is joining forces with Vader (Poland), Kataklysm (Canada), Destruction (Germany), Speed\Kill/Hate (New York), and The Absence (Tampa). The first show of this truly international line-up is set to take place on May 26th in Montreal, Quebec. Checking in from his home in Italy, trilingual architect student and Graveworm vocalist Stefano Fiori shares his thoughts on his maiden trip to North America in support of (N)utopia:
"We are looking forward to playing in every city on this tour. We're thinking of bringing empty suitcases for all the things we want to buy that we can't get here at home... haha. This will be a new experience for us and we are all curious about the response we will get over there. Maurizio from Kataklysm told us there are a lot of Graveworm fans in Montreal, and that the people there generally go crazy at shows. We're also looking forward to visiting Las Vegas. We've heard a lot about it, but to be there would be a very different thing."
A compact version of a traveling United Nations, Italy's Graveworm is joining forces with Vader (Poland), Kataklysm (Canada), Destruction (Germany), Speed\Kill/Hate (New York), and The Absence (Tampa). The first show of this truly international line-up is set to take place on May 26th in Montreal, Quebec. Checking in from his home in Italy, trilingual architect student and Graveworm vocalist Stefano Fiori shares his thoughts on his maiden trip to North America in support of (N)utopia:
"We are looking forward to playing in every city on this tour. We're thinking of bringing empty suitcases for all the things we want to buy that we can't get here at home... haha. This will be a new experience for us and we are all curious about the response we will get over there. Maurizio from Kataklysm told us there are a lot of Graveworm fans in Montreal, and that the people there generally go crazy at shows. We're also looking forward to visiting Las Vegas. We've heard a lot about it, but to be there would be a very different thing."
| Source: | nuclearblastusa.com |
| Band profile: | Graveworm |
Symphony X - Cancels June European Fesitval Dates
World Management and Symphony X would like to announce that the European Festivals for June in Sweden and Spain will unfortunately have to be cancelled due to severe illness. We Hope that Michael Lepond's surgery will go well and wish him a speedy and full recovery. We would like to let all the fans know that we will be back on tour fall 2006 around release of the band's next record.
Please read the post below from Michael Lepond:
"To whom it may concern. I have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease (an Inflammatory Bowel disorder) This has caused an obstruction in my small intestine, making it impossible to digest solid foods.Currently, I am hospitalized where they can feed me through an I.V. unit supplemented with a liquid diet. But, there is some good news The doctors tell me, that with a surgical procedure, they will have me back to 100% in about 6 weeks. And, although it is a chronic disease, this procedure will make it much easier to control its effects in the future. I want to thank the band, the crew, the fans and everyone else involved for your understanding and support during this tough time. You will all make my healing process much easier and I'll be back on the bass in no time.
Michael Lepond
Please read the post below from Michael Lepond:
"To whom it may concern. I have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease (an Inflammatory Bowel disorder) This has caused an obstruction in my small intestine, making it impossible to digest solid foods.Currently, I am hospitalized where they can feed me through an I.V. unit supplemented with a liquid diet. But, there is some good news The doctors tell me, that with a surgical procedure, they will have me back to 100% in about 6 weeks. And, although it is a chronic disease, this procedure will make it much easier to control its effects in the future. I want to thank the band, the crew, the fans and everyone else involved for your understanding and support during this tough time. You will all make my healing process much easier and I'll be back on the bass in no time.
Michael Lepond
| Source: | swedenrock.com |
| Band profile: | Symphony X |
Exhorder - "Permanently Disbanded"
The band posted the following message on their myspace site:
In response to all the email requests and offers for Exhorder to get back together and/or to play shows we would like to thank everyone for all the support and encouragement but Exhorder will NOT be getting back together. Sad to say, but the official status of Exhorder is "Permanently Disbanded"
In response to all the email requests and offers for Exhorder to get back together and/or to play shows we would like to thank everyone for all the support and encouragement but Exhorder will NOT be getting back together. Sad to say, but the official status of Exhorder is "Permanently Disbanded"
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Exhorder |
Daysend - Part Ways With Singer
Due to personal commitments, vocalist Simon Calabrese has parted ways with Daysend. After over three years together, all members of Daysend and Simon remain close friends and wish all the best to their former band mate for the future.
Simon would like to pass on the following: "It saddens me to leave Daysend as the music (old & new) is nothing short of sensational, however it is something that I must do at this stage of my life. Daysend has the capacity to be one of the world's greatest bands and I wish them all the best for the future. I will miss being a part of the Daysend experience but will always remain the best of friends with all of the people associated with Daysend. Lastly, I would like to personally thank all of the fans & friends I have made during my time in Daysend...as I
did do all this for you!".
Daysend was scheduled to begin recording their second album next month. As a result of this recent development, plans have been put on hold while the search for a vocalist takes place. For further details regarding the audition process please send relevant contact and previous experience information along with a picture to daysend_music@hotmail.com
Strong, dynamic vocals and a charismatic and menacing stage presence are requirements the band is demanding. Also the candidates should be based in Sydney Australia or wanting to relocate.
Simon would like to pass on the following: "It saddens me to leave Daysend as the music (old & new) is nothing short of sensational, however it is something that I must do at this stage of my life. Daysend has the capacity to be one of the world's greatest bands and I wish them all the best for the future. I will miss being a part of the Daysend experience but will always remain the best of friends with all of the people associated with Daysend. Lastly, I would like to personally thank all of the fans & friends I have made during my time in Daysend...as I
did do all this for you!".
Daysend was scheduled to begin recording their second album next month. As a result of this recent development, plans have been put on hold while the search for a vocalist takes place. For further details regarding the audition process please send relevant contact and previous experience information along with a picture to daysend_music@hotmail.com
Strong, dynamic vocals and a charismatic and menacing stage presence are requirements the band is demanding. Also the candidates should be based in Sydney Australia or wanting to relocate.
| Source: | daysend.com.au |
| Band profile: | Daysend |
Majesty - Announce New Guitarist
The German power metallers Majesty have announced Christian Münzner as replacement for their former guitarist Rolf Munkes. Münzner, who parted ways with his former band Necrophagist in February, already performed his first show with Majesty on May the 6th in Berlin. Photos and infos about Christian will be online on the band's official website soon.
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| Source: | majesty-metal.de |
| Band profile: | Majesty |