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| 25.07.2005 | › | Edguy - New CD & DVD "Superheroes" |
| 21.07.2005 | › | Epica - The Score: An Epic Journey |
| 18.07.2005 | › | Yargos - Prog-rock project w/ Threshold vocalist |
| 15.07.2005 | › | Riverside - "Second Life Syndrome" On InsideOut |
| 12.07.2005 | › | Kaizen - New Album On The Way |
| 06.07.2005 | › | Pyramaze - New Album & Artwork Completed |
| 05.07.2005 | › | Sonic Syndicate - New Album |
| 03.07.2005 | › | Helloween - The Legacy Of The Seven Keys |
| 02.07.2005 | › | Thy Majestie - Update On New Album |
| 28.06.2005 | › | Iron Maiden - New Artwork Exclusively Revealed |
| › | Gamma Ray - Majestic Tracklist | |
| 21.06.2005 | › | Hypocrisy - The Track List Of The New Album |
| 15.06.2005 | › | Agonizer - Part Ways With Keyboardist |
| 14.06.2005 | › | Cipher System - Two Members Leave |
| 01.06.2005 | › | Silent Scythe - Disbands |
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Edguy - New CD & DVD "Superheroes"
As posted on the official website:
On September 5th a new EP and a DVD-Special will be released simultaneously, and even though they have the same title ("Superheroes" and "Superheroes - Heroic DVD edition!) they're gonna differ from each other totally.
The CD "Superheroes" will contain 5 brand new songs plus a bonus track. Tobias Sammet says, "One of the tracks is a bombastic uptempo epic that's reminiscent of a mixture of heavy Queen, Richard Wagner & Avantasia. So it was a MUST to ask Michael Kiske to do some guest vocals. To me music is about goose bumps, and I had a lot when listening to Michi! To make it fair we have decided that the CD shall be out in stores for the price of a CD single only! So make sure you persuade your friends that they buy it and don't copy it, maybe quality and value for money could be a promising kind of 'copy-protection'!
The DVD will contain the brand new video-clip "Superheroes", a couple of songs filmed live in Brazil, plenty of "behind the scenes" footage, a slide show, an extensive studio report with interviews and besides the chance to follow Edguy backstage - according to the band "a lot of bullshit and stupid jokes. Our fans will love the fun part of it and I'm sure to them it's a classic. And I am sure Edguy haters will hate us even more and will think we are a bunch of wanna-be-funny-gay-idiots." The DVD will have a running time of approximately 80 minutes and is gonna be available for the price of a DVD single as well! More information coming soon!
On September 5th a new EP and a DVD-Special will be released simultaneously, and even though they have the same title ("Superheroes" and "Superheroes - Heroic DVD edition!) they're gonna differ from each other totally.
The CD "Superheroes" will contain 5 brand new songs plus a bonus track. Tobias Sammet says, "One of the tracks is a bombastic uptempo epic that's reminiscent of a mixture of heavy Queen, Richard Wagner & Avantasia. So it was a MUST to ask Michael Kiske to do some guest vocals. To me music is about goose bumps, and I had a lot when listening to Michi! To make it fair we have decided that the CD shall be out in stores for the price of a CD single only! So make sure you persuade your friends that they buy it and don't copy it, maybe quality and value for money could be a promising kind of 'copy-protection'!
The DVD will contain the brand new video-clip "Superheroes", a couple of songs filmed live in Brazil, plenty of "behind the scenes" footage, a slide show, an extensive studio report with interviews and besides the chance to follow Edguy backstage - according to the band "a lot of bullshit and stupid jokes. Our fans will love the fun part of it and I'm sure to them it's a classic. And I am sure Edguy haters will hate us even more and will think we are a bunch of wanna-be-funny-gay-idiots." The DVD will have a running time of approximately 80 minutes and is gonna be available for the price of a DVD single as well! More information coming soon!
| Source: | edguy.nu |
| Band profile: | Edguy |
Epica - The Score: An Epic Journey
Epica have been working on a soundtrack inspired by a Dutch movie entitled "Joyride." The soundtrack will be released by Transmission Records on September 8th, under the title, The Score: An Epic Journey.
According to guitarist Mark Jansen, The Score is "Typically Epica, Only without the singing, without the guitars, no bass and no drums..." Mark Jansen, together with Yves Huts and Coen Jansen are responsible for the greater part of the music. The Score is much more than simply Epica without the Gothic rock. The remaining orchestrations have been worked out into the most minute details with strong arrangements. As a result, The Score has become an extremely attractive album which will appeal to a far larger audience than just the rock aficionados. An album that might be regarded as detached from all the earlier Epica work, but also as the next logical step.
"Of course The Score sounds different from the earlier albums, on the other hand it is at the same time unequivocally Epica. For this reason we're obviously releasing it under our own name. We are enormously proud of this album and we do not feel we have to confine ourselves to a certain genre."
"Collaboration is something Epica feels very strongly about. It is just like a colouring picture that you keep on making more beautiful with the whole group. Yves also contributes a lot of music, Coen takes care of the arrangements, subsequently I have some ideas and in this way, a project continues to grow. Into everything we do, we put our hearts and souls. The guitars, singing, bass and drums may be lacking, but with regards to work, this album took nearly as much time as a regular Epica CD."
The influence of composers Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer is very clearly present. The music of this duo ranks as the crème de la crème of what is being composed in the field of incidental music in Hollywood at this moment. Mark Jansen looks upon the duo as a shining example:
"To me, personally, it is an aspiration to reach that same level at some point in the future. They are the absolute top in their discipline and each and every member of Epica thinks of them as shining examples. Our dream therefore is composing the music for a Hollywood film at some point in time. Films such as Gladiator, Braveheart or The Last Samurai are projects to which I would have gladly contributed. Films such as these pre-eminently suitable for our music."
"I would like to write more scores, preferably intertwined with what we are doing with Epica. With The Score, we want to make a name for ourselves. This is who we are and this is what we have to offer. Nothing is impossible and that is why we pattern ourselves on the best composers and strive for the best. In the arrangements on our album Consign to Oblivion you can easily detect to what an extent Epica has been influenced by cinematic orchestrations and soundtrack elements. On The Score we explore these influences."
According to guitarist Mark Jansen, The Score is "Typically Epica, Only without the singing, without the guitars, no bass and no drums..." Mark Jansen, together with Yves Huts and Coen Jansen are responsible for the greater part of the music. The Score is much more than simply Epica without the Gothic rock. The remaining orchestrations have been worked out into the most minute details with strong arrangements. As a result, The Score has become an extremely attractive album which will appeal to a far larger audience than just the rock aficionados. An album that might be regarded as detached from all the earlier Epica work, but also as the next logical step.
"Of course The Score sounds different from the earlier albums, on the other hand it is at the same time unequivocally Epica. For this reason we're obviously releasing it under our own name. We are enormously proud of this album and we do not feel we have to confine ourselves to a certain genre."
"Collaboration is something Epica feels very strongly about. It is just like a colouring picture that you keep on making more beautiful with the whole group. Yves also contributes a lot of music, Coen takes care of the arrangements, subsequently I have some ideas and in this way, a project continues to grow. Into everything we do, we put our hearts and souls. The guitars, singing, bass and drums may be lacking, but with regards to work, this album took nearly as much time as a regular Epica CD."
The influence of composers Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer is very clearly present. The music of this duo ranks as the crème de la crème of what is being composed in the field of incidental music in Hollywood at this moment. Mark Jansen looks upon the duo as a shining example:
"To me, personally, it is an aspiration to reach that same level at some point in the future. They are the absolute top in their discipline and each and every member of Epica thinks of them as shining examples. Our dream therefore is composing the music for a Hollywood film at some point in time. Films such as Gladiator, Braveheart or The Last Samurai are projects to which I would have gladly contributed. Films such as these pre-eminently suitable for our music."
"I would like to write more scores, preferably intertwined with what we are doing with Epica. With The Score, we want to make a name for ourselves. This is who we are and this is what we have to offer. Nothing is impossible and that is why we pattern ourselves on the best composers and strive for the best. In the arrangements on our album Consign to Oblivion you can easily detect to what an extent Epica has been influenced by cinematic orchestrations and soundtrack elements. On The Score we explore these influences."
| Source: | Dutch Progressive Rock Page |
| Band profile: | Epica |
Yargos - Prog-rock project w/ Threshold vocalist
YARGOS - is the name of the latest project from Threshold front man Andrew "MAC" McDermott.
Mastermind, composer and musician Wieland "Wielo" Hofmeister (guit / keys), Producer Osssy Pfeiffer (piano / keys / drums) and Anca Graterol (voc) did not need much time to convince Mac that the powerful Prog-Rock-Project YARGOS was not something to be turned down lightly. Featuring Andreas "Andy" Kienitz (solo guitar - HYDROTOXIN, HUMAN FORTRESS) and Peter Pichl (bass - RUNNING WILD).
The album TO BE OR NOT TO BE is "in the bag" and is only waiting for a suitable label-partner. Release should be in autumn parallel to the single WHY?
* Samples available online : http://www.yargos.de/
Mastermind, composer and musician Wieland "Wielo" Hofmeister (guit / keys), Producer Osssy Pfeiffer (piano / keys / drums) and Anca Graterol (voc) did not need much time to convince Mac that the powerful Prog-Rock-Project YARGOS was not something to be turned down lightly. Featuring Andreas "Andy" Kienitz (solo guitar - HYDROTOXIN, HUMAN FORTRESS) and Peter Pichl (bass - RUNNING WILD).
The album TO BE OR NOT TO BE is "in the bag" and is only waiting for a suitable label-partner. Release should be in autumn parallel to the single WHY?
* Samples available online : http://www.yargos.de/
| Source: | yargos.de |
Riverside - "Second Life Syndrome" On InsideOut
"Second Life Syndrome", for this is the title of the forthcoming Riverside album, will be released worldwide on InsideOut label! The album will consist of eight compositions, amongst which you will find "Reality Dream III," the track which has already been performed live. Lyricswise, "Second Life Syndrome" will continue the story from "Out Of Myself." Musicwise, it will show a bit heavier side of the band. The cover will be once again designed by Travis Smith. The album's premiere is planned for November 2005.
The band will report back on studio proceedings soon.
The band will report back on studio proceedings soon.
| Source: | riverside.art.pl |
Kaizen - New Album On The Way
The French groovy death metal band Kaizen is preparing the release of its second album. It will be released internationally in late September via XIIIbis / Sony Music.
This new album has been recorded by english producer Mark Mynett (also mainman of english fame KILL II THIS). The band has come back from Manchester with an album masterised at Digital Company Studio in Skipton (Bjork, M, Royal Hunt...). The band is now busy working on the promotion of this new record and is currently organizing a tour.
The band has recently parted ways with their drummer Laurent Caradec. The slot is now fully filled by the excellent young drummer Fabien Rault .
This new album has been recorded by english producer Mark Mynett (also mainman of english fame KILL II THIS). The band has come back from Manchester with an album masterised at Digital Company Studio in Skipton (Bjork, M, Royal Hunt...). The band is now busy working on the promotion of this new record and is currently organizing a tour.
The band has recently parted ways with their drummer Laurent Caradec. The slot is now fully filled by the excellent young drummer Fabien Rault .
| Source: | kaizen-utd.net |
Pyramaze - New Album & Artwork Completed
"Our upcoming release 'Legend of the Bone Carver' is now finished. Late Saturday evening we made the final mix, and everything has turned out fantastic! Within a few weeks we will announce our label deals, and hopefully we can reveal a release date within a month or so. That's all for now - cheers!
The artwork for our upcoming release is ready to be revealed. Check it out at http://www.intromental.com (enter the personal Pyramaze site under 'management' -and hit the discography button). Enjoy!
Michael Kammeyer"
The artwork for our upcoming release is ready to be revealed. Check it out at http://www.intromental.com (enter the personal Pyramaze site under 'management' -and hit the discography button). Enjoy!
Michael Kammeyer"
| Source: | pyramaze.com Quick link to artwork: in... |
Sonic Syndicate - New Album
SONIC SYNDICATE (ex-Fallen Angels) has released a song from the upcoming debut album EDEN FIRE over http://www.sonicsyndicate and http://myspace.com/sonicsyndicate as
For the artwork of the new album go to:
http://www.pivotalrage.com/label/artists/sonic_syndicate/images/ss_cover.jpg.
For the artwork of the new album go to:
http://www.pivotalrage.com/label/artists/sonic_syndicate/images/ss_cover.jpg.
| Band profile: | Sonic Syndicate |
Helloween - The Legacy Of The Seven Keys
The german band Helloween announced the tittle of their new album scheduled to be released at October 31th, 2005, it will be called: "Keeper Of The Seven Keys - The Legacy".
The band explains the causes that lead them to choose this tittle:
"The new HELLOWEEN songs inherit elements that connect to the lyrical concept of the first two highly successful 'Keeper OF The Seven Keys' albums. The new HELLOWEEN compositions offer intricate arrangements, many speed changes, gifted drum breaks and epic sounds. A renewed team spirit prevailing during pre-production encouraged the band members to hold intense rehearsal room sessions with a fresh inspiration, resulting in the band choosing "Keeper of The Seven Keys - The Legacy"."
They also make an clarification about their new DVD "Hellish Videos":
"The statement from Sanctuary says that the DVD contains all of the band's videos up to the "Time Of The Oath". This is untrue as the DVD contains ALLof the band's videos from Rabbit Don't Come Easy and back."
Their first Single, "Mrs. God", will be released at July 4th, and will "will contain various bonus features such as an exclusive non album track, one album track and the video for "Mrs. God", which will be shot in Nueremberg / Germany beginning of May."
They also plan to make a tour called "'Keeper Of The Seven Keys - The Legacy' World Tour 2005/2006". "On November 18th, their world tour will kick off in the Czech Republic. Europe will be toured extensively until end of January; in February the band will be playing in Asia, followed by concerts in North and South America from March on."
You can check some tourdates that have been already announced on their Tour Section, and some photos of the band on their News Section, in their website.
The band explains the causes that lead them to choose this tittle:
"The new HELLOWEEN songs inherit elements that connect to the lyrical concept of the first two highly successful 'Keeper OF The Seven Keys' albums. The new HELLOWEEN compositions offer intricate arrangements, many speed changes, gifted drum breaks and epic sounds. A renewed team spirit prevailing during pre-production encouraged the band members to hold intense rehearsal room sessions with a fresh inspiration, resulting in the band choosing "Keeper of The Seven Keys - The Legacy"."
They also make an clarification about their new DVD "Hellish Videos":
"The statement from Sanctuary says that the DVD contains all of the band's videos up to the "Time Of The Oath". This is untrue as the DVD contains ALLof the band's videos from Rabbit Don't Come Easy and back."
Their first Single, "Mrs. God", will be released at July 4th, and will "will contain various bonus features such as an exclusive non album track, one album track and the video for "Mrs. God", which will be shot in Nueremberg / Germany beginning of May."
They also plan to make a tour called "'Keeper Of The Seven Keys - The Legacy' World Tour 2005/2006". "On November 18th, their world tour will kick off in the Czech Republic. Europe will be toured extensively until end of January; in February the band will be playing in Asia, followed by concerts in North and South America from March on."
You can check some tourdates that have been already announced on their Tour Section, and some photos of the band on their News Section, in their website.
| Source: | helloween.org |
| Band profile: | Helloween |
Thy Majestie - Update On New Album
Mixing sessions of "Jeanne d'Arc" are finished. The master will be now sent to the Mastering Room in Sweden to be mastered by Goran Finnberg
Here is the complete tracklist:
1. Revelations
2. Maiden of Steel
3. The Chosen
4. Ride to Chinon
5. ...for Orleans
6. Up to the Battle!
7. March of the Brave
8. The Rise of a King
9. Siege of Paris
10. Time to Die
11. Inquisition
12. The Trial
The album release is scheduled for 3rd October 2005.
http://www.thymajestie.com
Here is the complete tracklist:
1. Revelations
2. Maiden of Steel
3. The Chosen
4. Ride to Chinon
5. ...for Orleans
6. Up to the Battle!
7. March of the Brave
8. The Rise of a King
9. Siege of Paris
10. Time to Die
11. Inquisition
12. The Trial
The album release is scheduled for 3rd October 2005.
http://www.thymajestie.com
| Band profile: | Thy Majestie |
Iron Maiden - New Artwork Exclusively Revealed
Death On The Road artwork exclusively revealed...
Nothing to add, just enjoy:
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Nothing to add, just enjoy:
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| Source: | Iron Maiden.com |
| Band profile: | Iron Maiden |
Gamma Ray - Majestic Tracklist
The new GammaRay Album Majestic will contain the following tracks:
01. My Temple
02. Fight
03. Strange World
04. Hell Is Thy Home
05. Blood Religion
06. Condemned To Hell
07. Spiritual Dictator
08. Majesty
09. How Long
10. Revelation
There also will be a bonus track on the japanese edition.
01. My Temple
02. Fight
03. Strange World
04. Hell Is Thy Home
05. Blood Religion
06. Condemned To Hell
07. Spiritual Dictator
08. Majesty
09. How Long
10. Revelation
There also will be a bonus track on the japanese edition.
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
Hypocrisy - The Track List Of The New Album
We are happy to announce that we've completed the mastering of our new album last week. Even though the album is still untitled, we can guarantee you that it sounds killer! As soon as we have decided on the title, we will let you know!
The official release has been set for September 5th 2005, out on Nuclear Blast records. Below you can find the complete tracklist:
01. Intro (not named yet)
02. Warpath
03. Scrutinized
04. Fearless
05. Craving for another killing
06. Let the knife do the talking
07. A thousand lies
08. Incised before I've ceased
09. Blooddrenched
10. Compulsive psychosis
11. Living to die
Cheers,
Mikael
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The official release has been set for September 5th 2005, out on Nuclear Blast records. Below you can find the complete tracklist:
01. Intro (not named yet)
02. Warpath
03. Scrutinized
04. Fearless
05. Craving for another killing
06. Let the knife do the talking
07. A thousand lies
08. Incised before I've ceased
09. Blooddrenched
10. Compulsive psychosis
11. Living to die
Cheers,
Mikael
Read more ››
| Source: | hypocrisy.tv |
| Band profile: | Hypocrisy |
Agonizer - Part Ways With Keyboardist
Agonizer's keyboardist Mika Heinonen has left the band the reason being lack of interest. Agonizer want to point out that there are no arguments or disagreements involved in Mika's departure, and he has promised to help the band re-produce the old songs. For now Agonizer are not looking for a new keyboardist but will continue with 5 band members. The rumours are that future Agonizer material will be more heavier than what we are used to hearing from them. Also the band announces that session drummer Atte Palokangas is now a perm member of Agonizer.
| Source: | Agonizer newsletter |
| Band profile: | Agonizer |
Cipher System - Two Members Leave
Unfortunately Henric Carlsson (bass) as well as Daniel Schöldström (vocals) both left swedish metal act Cipher System. The band released their Lifeforce Records debut "Central Tunnel 8" in November 2004, which received an amazing feedback from all over the world.
Here is an official statement by the band:
"Due to lack of inspiration and "fire" in the band, our friends Henric & Daniel have decided to quit! Henric will instead focus on his other band, Nightrage. We hold no grudge what so ever against their decision and we wish them all the best! Henric & Daniel conclude their participation with Cipher System in a last gig at "Mälarrocken" July 1."
Here is an official statement by the band:
"Due to lack of inspiration and "fire" in the band, our friends Henric & Daniel have decided to quit! Henric will instead focus on his other band, Nightrage. We hold no grudge what so ever against their decision and we wish them all the best! Henric & Daniel conclude their participation with Cipher System in a last gig at "Mälarrocken" July 1."
| Source: | lifeforcerecords.com |
Silent Scythe - Disbands
The following message has been posted by Tommi (Guitars) on Silent Scythe's official website:
"SILENT SCYTHE IS NO MORE! Silent Scythe has been disbanded due to commitment-issues. Unfortunately this means that "Born Into Bondage" won't see the light of day. I wish to thank the fans who actually believed in this crazy circus, contrary to some bandmembers. It feels strange to write this when we were just voted best new band of 2004 in brazilian metalmagazines. But, hey, I've certainly learned not to put this much trust in someone elses hands again. Before I forget: We would like to thank the people who came to our last gig may 20th, YOU GUYS KICKED ASS!!! So this is Tommi, Fredrik, Oge, Peter & Johan signing off!
"I travel within
Let the longest journey begin
Dissect what I feel
Till there´s nothing more to conceal
Stare into the cold abyss
It stares back into you
The shackels of denying bliss
Repress the haunting truth
Dreams come true but only for a few
You are free to do as they tell you
You are free to be: Born Into Bondage"
Cheers! C'ya under the table
Tommi"
"SILENT SCYTHE IS NO MORE! Silent Scythe has been disbanded due to commitment-issues. Unfortunately this means that "Born Into Bondage" won't see the light of day. I wish to thank the fans who actually believed in this crazy circus, contrary to some bandmembers. It feels strange to write this when we were just voted best new band of 2004 in brazilian metalmagazines. But, hey, I've certainly learned not to put this much trust in someone elses hands again. Before I forget: We would like to thank the people who came to our last gig may 20th, YOU GUYS KICKED ASS!!! So this is Tommi, Fredrik, Oge, Peter & Johan signing off!
"I travel within
Let the longest journey begin
Dissect what I feel
Till there´s nothing more to conceal
Stare into the cold abyss
It stares back into you
The shackels of denying bliss
Repress the haunting truth
Dreams come true but only for a few
You are free to do as they tell you
You are free to be: Born Into Bondage"
Cheers! C'ya under the table
Tommi"
| Source: | silentcythe.tk |