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National Napalm Syndicate - To Release New Album
Finnish band National Napalm Syndicate will be release a new album entitled "Resurrection Of The Wicked" in March 2006 via Poison Arrow Records (in Finland) and Trinity Records (The rest of the world) the Trinity Records edition will have 2 bonus track songs.
You can check out a couple of samples from their new album here and also you can see the cover art of the album in here.
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You can check out a couple of samples from their new album here and also you can see the cover art of the album in here.
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| Source: | trinityrecords.com.hk |
Dynamic Lights - Last News...
Live concerts
Dynamic Lights will play live in Rome on Tuesday, March 7th 2006 at Locanda Atlantide. They will be supported by two band from Rome, Damage Done and Glassmode.
French Release
Shape has been officially released in France by a new partner of DVS Records, Underclass Music.
French Forum
We are proud to announce that some fans have created a French forum dedicated to the band Dynamic Lights on Magic Fire Music website. Check out the French Forum.
Dynamic Lights want to thank all the French guys that have visited and posted messages in this forum and especially Cedric that have created it.
You can find our usual forum on the Dynamic Lights' Official Forum.
Shape Action Photos
Check out the "Shape Action Photos" page on our website, featuring pictures of Dynamic Lights fans with the Shape CD in their hands. More than forty people already have sent theirs, do you want to be a part of it? Send us your photos along with your name (or nickname) and your country: you'll see them on that page.
You can see the gallery and find informations on the Shape Action Photos page.
Dynamic Lights
Dynamic Lights will play live in Rome on Tuesday, March 7th 2006 at Locanda Atlantide. They will be supported by two band from Rome, Damage Done and Glassmode.
French Release
Shape has been officially released in France by a new partner of DVS Records, Underclass Music.
French Forum
We are proud to announce that some fans have created a French forum dedicated to the band Dynamic Lights on Magic Fire Music website. Check out the French Forum.
Dynamic Lights want to thank all the French guys that have visited and posted messages in this forum and especially Cedric that have created it.
You can find our usual forum on the Dynamic Lights' Official Forum.
Shape Action Photos
Check out the "Shape Action Photos" page on our website, featuring pictures of Dynamic Lights fans with the Shape CD in their hands. More than forty people already have sent theirs, do you want to be a part of it? Send us your photos along with your name (or nickname) and your country: you'll see them on that page.
You can see the gallery and find informations on the Shape Action Photos page.
Dynamic Lights
| Source: | dynamiclights.net |
My Dying Bride - To Enter The Studio
The band spent the winter in writting mode for a new album, and have already booked the studio for April. Also some pictures from their latest concert were posted here.
In other news the band announce some new gigs:
June 24 Graspop Dessel Belgium
July 22 Metal Camp Tolmin Slovenia
August 17/22 Summer Breeze Germany (Exact date t.b.d.)
August 25/26 Hole In the Sky Bergen Norway (Exact date t.b.d.)
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In other news the band announce some new gigs:
June 24 Graspop Dessel Belgium
July 22 Metal Camp Tolmin Slovenia
August 17/22 Summer Breeze Germany (Exact date t.b.d.)
August 25/26 Hole In the Sky Bergen Norway (Exact date t.b.d.)
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| Source: | mydyingbride.org |
| Band profile: | My Dying Bride |
Arch Enemy - Upcoming DVD (and more)
An excited Michael Amott released yesterday an update on the upcoming DVD on the official Arch Enemy website:
"Hello dear Arch Enemies!
About time for an update here at archenemy.net - don't you think!?
Ok, so what's happened 'round here? Well, we've actually been keeping busy and focused during our time home since the holidays. A lot of effort has gone into working on the first ever Arch Enemy DVD, 'LIVE APOCALYPSE' which is now very near completion. The DVD is shaping up to be an ultra cool 2-disc affair and I honestly couldn't be happier with it. The main show is from the Forum in London, U.K (December '04) and we also have footage from Manchester, U.K in December '05 (there'll be 3 songs included from that). It goes without saying that there's tons of extras/special features - as there should be! The artwork was done by Niklas Sundin of Cabin Fever Media. We'll be posting the cover ASAP? Paul Smith - who's been editing all the concert footage has done a superb job, it looks stunning. I spent a couple of days in London recently at his studio and that was a blast?had a lot of fun annoying him! Andy Sneap's audio mix (5.1 and stereo) is HEAVY?it almost blew my speakers out. Andy really captured the live feel and power of the show, it's like you are right there in the audience! Brilliant. Rickard Bengtsson did a killer job on the stereo mixes from Manchester too...it all sounds mint! This DVD crushes some of my fave metal DVD's in my collection - and I have a sick collection? Once again, I am happy that we work with the best - they make us look and sound great! There will soon be more detailed information (including release dates!) on the 'LIVE APOCALYPSE' DVD here. Also some cool trailers?so stay tuned.
However, there's a lot of life left in our current album 'Doomsday Machine' - the sales are healthy and so is the band! We ended last year very tired but happy. Now the batteries are recharged, we are raring to get out there again. We will be touring a lot more this year?
We are shooting a new video in about a week with Gothenburg director Roger Johansson (The Haunted, Dark Tranquillity, Hammerfall, etc). It's for the song 'My Apocalypse'. That should be another fun day?we'll let you know how that all goes?
Oh yeah - I was voted number 1 guitar player by the readers of the Greek Metal Hammer - Thank you so much for that! Arch Enemy really needs to play Greece on the 'Doomsday' tour!
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"Hello dear Arch Enemies!
About time for an update here at archenemy.net - don't you think!?
Ok, so what's happened 'round here? Well, we've actually been keeping busy and focused during our time home since the holidays. A lot of effort has gone into working on the first ever Arch Enemy DVD, 'LIVE APOCALYPSE' which is now very near completion. The DVD is shaping up to be an ultra cool 2-disc affair and I honestly couldn't be happier with it. The main show is from the Forum in London, U.K (December '04) and we also have footage from Manchester, U.K in December '05 (there'll be 3 songs included from that). It goes without saying that there's tons of extras/special features - as there should be! The artwork was done by Niklas Sundin of Cabin Fever Media. We'll be posting the cover ASAP? Paul Smith - who's been editing all the concert footage has done a superb job, it looks stunning. I spent a couple of days in London recently at his studio and that was a blast?had a lot of fun annoying him! Andy Sneap's audio mix (5.1 and stereo) is HEAVY?it almost blew my speakers out. Andy really captured the live feel and power of the show, it's like you are right there in the audience! Brilliant. Rickard Bengtsson did a killer job on the stereo mixes from Manchester too...it all sounds mint! This DVD crushes some of my fave metal DVD's in my collection - and I have a sick collection? Once again, I am happy that we work with the best - they make us look and sound great! There will soon be more detailed information (including release dates!) on the 'LIVE APOCALYPSE' DVD here. Also some cool trailers?so stay tuned.
However, there's a lot of life left in our current album 'Doomsday Machine' - the sales are healthy and so is the band! We ended last year very tired but happy. Now the batteries are recharged, we are raring to get out there again. We will be touring a lot more this year?
We are shooting a new video in about a week with Gothenburg director Roger Johansson (The Haunted, Dark Tranquillity, Hammerfall, etc). It's for the song 'My Apocalypse'. That should be another fun day?we'll let you know how that all goes?
Oh yeah - I was voted number 1 guitar player by the readers of the Greek Metal Hammer - Thank you so much for that! Arch Enemy really needs to play Greece on the 'Doomsday' tour!
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| Source: | archenemy.net |
| Band profile: | Arch Enemy |
Beyond Twilight - Finish Work On New Album
After lots of hassle with the former singer Kelly Sundown Carpenter, Danish progressive metal band Beyond Twilight has finally finished the works on the new album "For The Love Of Art And The Making." It consists of one ongoing composition containing 43 sections, which are to be considered pieces of a puzzle. According to the label Massacre Records "the album a meaning from start to end but if you set your cd player on shuffle new doors to the meaning of the album will open for you." The album will be released on April 21, 2006.
Sources: http://www.massacre-records.com
Sources: http://www.massacre-records.com
| Band profile: | Beyond Twilight |
Megadeth - Part Ways With Bassist James MacDonough
Megadeth have parted ways with bassist James MacDonough. In a posting on the band's official forum, James wrote, "I just wanted to say thank you all so much for making me feel so welcome and thank you for all the awesome memories along the road. I will not be playing with Megadeth any longer. I'm sure Dave will post about it soon. Thanks again my metal brothers and sisters."
It was only five days ago (Feb. 5) that MacDonough posted a message on the Megadeth message board indicating that he was very much "looking forward" to playing at the Desert Rock 2006 festival in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on March 16, adding that he would "document the trip" for the fans.
Megadeth's scheduled appearance at the Desert Rock 2006 festival in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on March 16 is not expected to be affected by MacDonough's departure.
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It was only five days ago (Feb. 5) that MacDonough posted a message on the Megadeth message board indicating that he was very much "looking forward" to playing at the Desert Rock 2006 festival in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on March 16, adding that he would "document the trip" for the fans.
Megadeth's scheduled appearance at the Desert Rock 2006 festival in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on March 16 is not expected to be affected by MacDonough's departure.
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Skyclad - Sign To Black Lotus
The band posted the following on the official website:
"We are very pleased to announce that we have just signed a new recording deal with Black Lotus records who are based in Athens, Greece. The band is keen to build upon the success of 'A Semblance Of Normality' and feel that the partnership with Black Lotus will help us progress both here in Europe and further afield."
The band has also an EP entitled 'Jig-A-Jig' scheduled for release in April.
"We are very pleased to announce that we have just signed a new recording deal with Black Lotus records who are based in Athens, Greece. The band is keen to build upon the success of 'A Semblance Of Normality' and feel that the partnership with Black Lotus will help us progress both here in Europe and further afield."
The band has also an EP entitled 'Jig-A-Jig' scheduled for release in April.
| Source: | skyclad.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Skyclad |
Satyricon - Announce Tracklist & Release Date
Satyricon's upcoming album named "Now, Diabolical" will be release on Monday the 24th of April, 2006 in Europe, an American date hasn't been set yet.
The tracklist is as follow:
01. Now, Diabolical
02. K.I.N.G
03. The Pentagram Burns
04. A New Enemy
05. The Rite Of Our Cross
06. That Darkness Shall Be Eternal
07. Delirium
08. To The Mountains
09. Storm(of the Destroyer)
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The tracklist is as follow:
01. Now, Diabolical
02. K.I.N.G
03. The Pentagram Burns
04. A New Enemy
05. The Rite Of Our Cross
06. That Darkness Shall Be Eternal
07. Delirium
08. To The Mountains
09. Storm(of the Destroyer)
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| Source: | satyricon.no |
| Band profile: | Satyricon |
Týr - Sign To Napalm Records; Announce New Album
The Faroese folk/viking metal band Týr has announced that they have signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records for three albums and a re-release of their 2003 album "Eric The Red" on March 24 in Europe and on April 25 in the US. The re-release will also include previously unreleased material and the videos 'Regin Smiður' and 'Hail To The Hammer'. The band's debut on Napalm Records is scheduled for September.
| Source: | tyr.net |
| Band profile: | Týr |
Satyricon - Sign With Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records U.K. has announced the signing of leading Norwegian black metal band Satyricon into the fold for all territories, excluding North America and Norway.
Wally van Middendorp, VP International Marketing and Acquisitions at Roadrunner International stated: "We are truly excited to be working with one of the most widely-revered bands in their genre and look forward to assisting Satyricon in their continuing quest to push back the boundaries of black metal."
Satyricon have been in Vancouver, Canada this month mixing their first new studio album since 2002 with Mike Frasier (Metallica, AC/DC). Titled "Now, Diabolical", it is set for release in April 2006. Satyr is looking forward to the release, stating, "This project has been a deeper dive in the abyss than ever before and many sacrifices have been made to try to achieve what we where looking for. We are very proud of 'Now, Diabolical' and hope the pain of giving birth to this phoenix will prove its worth!"
Wally van Middendorp, VP International Marketing and Acquisitions at Roadrunner International stated: "We are truly excited to be working with one of the most widely-revered bands in their genre and look forward to assisting Satyricon in their continuing quest to push back the boundaries of black metal."
Satyricon have been in Vancouver, Canada this month mixing their first new studio album since 2002 with Mike Frasier (Metallica, AC/DC). Titled "Now, Diabolical", it is set for release in April 2006. Satyr is looking forward to the release, stating, "This project has been a deeper dive in the abyss than ever before and many sacrifices have been made to try to achieve what we where looking for. We are very proud of 'Now, Diabolical' and hope the pain of giving birth to this phoenix will prove its worth!"
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Satyricon |
Into Eternity - Drummer Adam Sagan Left
Adam Sagan, the drummer of the Canadian progressive death metal band Into Eternity, announced his departure from the band. He posted the following on the band's forum:
"I'm very sad to announce to all of you that I am no longer a member of Into Eternity. This is not what I wanted, but the simple truth is, for personal and professional reasons I cannot continue to play in Into Eternity at this point in my life. I have nothing bad to say about Tim, Rob, Stu and Troy. They are truly wonderful people and some of my best friends. We've been through some tremendous experiences, and I can't thank them enough for the amazing times we've had and the incredible opportunities that they've given me. It's been absolutely humbling playing with such ferocious, capable and professional musicians. Thank you ."
Read the entire statement here:
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/showthread.php's=227363
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"I'm very sad to announce to all of you that I am no longer a member of Into Eternity. This is not what I wanted, but the simple truth is, for personal and professional reasons I cannot continue to play in Into Eternity at this point in my life. I have nothing bad to say about Tim, Rob, Stu and Troy. They are truly wonderful people and some of my best friends. We've been through some tremendous experiences, and I can't thank them enough for the amazing times we've had and the incredible opportunities that they've given me. It's been absolutely humbling playing with such ferocious, capable and professional musicians. Thank you ."
Read the entire statement here:
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/showthread.php's=227363
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| Band profile: | Into Eternity |
KMFDM - New Ep On The Way
KMFDM are currently in the studio and are nearing completion of the recording of their upcoming EP. The CD will be a joint-release by KMFDM Records and Metropolis Records and is scheduled to debut on May 9th. The EP will contain at least a half dozen tracks including remixes, a live-track from the recently completed 2005 Hau Ruck World Tour and a new cover-version of an as yet undisclosed song. Artwork has been finalized and a "work-title" chosen for the release. More details will be announced in due time.
http://www.kmfdm.net
http://www.kmfdm.net
| Band profile: | KMFDM |
Cult Of Luna - New Album Ready
Slated for an April 24th release date via Earache Records, the initial tracking took place over 7 days in a wooden octagon barn surrounded by "Blair Witch" scenery close to the bands hometown of Umeå in Northern Sweden. According to Magnus Lindberg the remote location coupled with the spotting of "Wicca witch women dancing in the woods" and the actual acoustics of the barn itself all contributed towards creating the perfect ambiance to lay down the basic tracks which were done primarily live, as a unit - a departure from previous Cult of Luna recording protocol.
Further recording and mixing happened in Tonteknik studios where both the bands 2004 album 'Salvation' and it's predecessor 'The Beyond' (2003) were recorded. And the result promises to more raw and unpolished then the bands previous releases.
Somewhere Along The Highway contains 7 tracks, namely:
Marching To The Heartbeats
Finland
Back To Chapel Town
And With Her Came The Birds
Thirtyfour
Dim
Dark City, Dead Man
http://www.earache.com
Further recording and mixing happened in Tonteknik studios where both the bands 2004 album 'Salvation' and it's predecessor 'The Beyond' (2003) were recorded. And the result promises to more raw and unpolished then the bands previous releases.
Somewhere Along The Highway contains 7 tracks, namely:
Marching To The Heartbeats
Finland
Back To Chapel Town
And With Her Came The Birds
Thirtyfour
Dim
Dark City, Dead Man
http://www.earache.com
| Band profile: | Cult Of Luna |
Dark Tranquillity - Live On P3 Channel Today!!!
Tonight, 20:00 GMT (do a Google search for time zones if you don't know what this is), a live recording from last year's Gates of metal festival (August 6, 2005) will be broadcasted on the Swedish national channel P3. The show will also be streamed at:
www.sr.se/p3
For one week after the broadcast, the show can be accessed at:
www.sr.se/p3/live
www.sr.se/p3
For one week after the broadcast, the show can be accessed at:
www.sr.se/p3/live
| Source: | Dark tranquillity |
| Band profile: | Dark Tranquillity |
Manowar - Guitarist Injured In Motorcyle Accident
Karl Logan, lead guitarist of heavy metal powerhouse Manowar, was injured on Tuesday, January 24th 2006 in a motorcycle accident. Logan sustained severe injuries to his left arm, which will prevent him from performing for an as-yet-unknown period of time. "Manowar will have to reconsider all of our plans, but the good news is that Karl is ok and he'll be back stronger than ever," says MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio.
Logan was preparing to record his lead guitar parts for the upcoming, yet to be named, MANOWAR album, the release of which will now be delayed. Touring plans are also expected to change as a result of this unfortunate turn of events. However, Manowar will soldier on. "We don't have any more information at this time," says DeMaio. "But nothing ever has, or ever will, stop MANOWAR." More information will be released as it becomes available.
Logan was preparing to record his lead guitar parts for the upcoming, yet to be named, MANOWAR album, the release of which will now be delayed. Touring plans are also expected to change as a result of this unfortunate turn of events. However, Manowar will soldier on. "We don't have any more information at this time," says DeMaio. "But nothing ever has, or ever will, stop MANOWAR." More information will be released as it becomes available.
| Source: | manowar.com |
| Band profile: | Manowar |