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Kayo Dot - New Drummer
The band announced on their website that Tom Malone, will be their new drummer. The band plans to to record (with the new drummer) on august this year, for a Robotic Empire release due sometime on the fall.
The band also plans to tour the U.S. in October/November, but there are some dates in the meantime:
July 24, 2005 The Middle East, Cambridge MA, with Pelican, Big Business, and Panthers. Kayo Dot plays at 8 PM.
September 17 Hampshire College
October 7 Highfive, Columbus, OH
November 6 Hattiesburg, MS - venue TBA
The band also plans to tour the U.S. in October/November, but there are some dates in the meantime:
July 24, 2005 The Middle East, Cambridge MA, with Pelican, Big Business, and Panthers. Kayo Dot plays at 8 PM.
September 17 Hampshire College
October 7 Highfive, Columbus, OH
November 6 Hattiesburg, MS - venue TBA
| Source: | kayodot.net |
Dark Embrace - Atrocity's Drummer Session Member
Spanish gothic/doom metallers DARK EMBRACE have recruited drummer Moritz Neuner (ATROCITY, LEAVES' EYES, DARKWELL) to lay down the drum tracks for their upcoming debut album, tentatively due before the end of the year. The CD will be recorded in August at Stage One studios in Borgentreich, Germany with producer Andy Classen (CALLENISH CIRCLE, DEW-SCENTED, TANKARD, OCCULT). The group's lineup for the recording sessions will be as follows:
Oscar Asunder - All voices, all guitars and programming
Anaea - Bass
Moritz Neuner - Drums
DARK EMBRACE's latest release was a two-song promo CD, entitled "Doomed by Life". The effort was recorded in August 2004 at Treboada Studios with producer/engineer Paco Liaño.
http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/
Oscar Asunder - All voices, all guitars and programming
Anaea - Bass
Moritz Neuner - Drums
DARK EMBRACE's latest release was a two-song promo CD, entitled "Doomed by Life". The effort was recorded in August 2004 at Treboada Studios with producer/engineer Paco Liaño.
http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/
| Band profile: | Dark Embrace |
Sheavy - Set Release Date
The stoner band had posted the release date for their upcoming album "Republic?" for America and Europe, it's as it follows:
American release date -- August 9, 2005.
UK & European release date -- July 18, 2005.
American release date -- August 9, 2005.
UK & European release date -- July 18, 2005.
| Source: | sheavy.com |
Aborym - Update, Starts Recording
The band posted the following updates on their official website:
"Aborym entered the Temple of Noise studio on May, 18th. In the first 5 days all the drums-tempos and its relative guides and cue points was fixed.
Bard G.Eithun joined the band in studio on the 26th of April and he was able to record eight tracks behind his battery in four days.
No need to say he did an excellent work. Eight cool days in Rome. Apart for the recording session in the spare time the band spent lots of time in visiting the city of Rome with Faust and his girlfriend. Cool times, relax, good wine and drinks, excellent food and music all the time. Bard G.Eithun - "Faust" - also recorded a video interview in front of the Colosseum, in which he talked about the new album of Aborym, his motivations and feelings, his musical past, his present and his imminent future plans in life and music."
"Fabban and Nysrok entered the studio again on June, 17th. In six days all the drums-parts was edited and pre-mixed. The result is simply destructive and intense. The album is an awe-inspiring and breathtaking heart-stirring embryo.
Now Aborym is going to record the guitars and bass guitar and after that they will have a break of 20 days, in order to listen and "test" the material carefully. When everything will sound perfect, Aborym will enter the studio again in order to fix industrial scenarios and partitures, keyboards and synths."
"Prime Evil should join the band in Rome in July, 4th. The same for Attila Csihar, who should enter the studio around 7-8 July."
"Seth (actually involved in Dissection) will not appear in this album as guitar player. He's definitely out of the band. Of course Aborym are proud of all they did in those years with Seth and they totally stand up for it, but things changes.
The cover-artwork of the forthcoming new Aborym album, yet utitled, will be the result of a 4hands cooperation between Lorenzo Mariani (www.lorenzomariani.it) and M:Fabban."
"Aborym entered the Temple of Noise studio on May, 18th. In the first 5 days all the drums-tempos and its relative guides and cue points was fixed.
Bard G.Eithun joined the band in studio on the 26th of April and he was able to record eight tracks behind his battery in four days.
No need to say he did an excellent work. Eight cool days in Rome. Apart for the recording session in the spare time the band spent lots of time in visiting the city of Rome with Faust and his girlfriend. Cool times, relax, good wine and drinks, excellent food and music all the time. Bard G.Eithun - "Faust" - also recorded a video interview in front of the Colosseum, in which he talked about the new album of Aborym, his motivations and feelings, his musical past, his present and his imminent future plans in life and music."
"Fabban and Nysrok entered the studio again on June, 17th. In six days all the drums-parts was edited and pre-mixed. The result is simply destructive and intense. The album is an awe-inspiring and breathtaking heart-stirring embryo.
Now Aborym is going to record the guitars and bass guitar and after that they will have a break of 20 days, in order to listen and "test" the material carefully. When everything will sound perfect, Aborym will enter the studio again in order to fix industrial scenarios and partitures, keyboards and synths."
"Prime Evil should join the band in Rome in July, 4th. The same for Attila Csihar, who should enter the studio around 7-8 July."
"Seth (actually involved in Dissection) will not appear in this album as guitar player. He's definitely out of the band. Of course Aborym are proud of all they did in those years with Seth and they totally stand up for it, but things changes.
The cover-artwork of the forthcoming new Aborym album, yet utitled, will be the result of a 4hands cooperation between Lorenzo Mariani (www.lorenzomariani.it) and M:Fabban."
| Source: | aborym.it |
Billy Gould Talks About His Label
In an article by Will York on the San Francisco Bay Guardian, Goulds talks about his label Koolarrow:
'BEING AN INDEPENDENT label now is kind of like volunteering your services driving retarded kids to the dentist," Koolarrow label head Bill Gould says. "It's like, 'What a good guy! That's nice, and I'm really glad you're doing it. But I wouldn't do it.'
"People who do the right thing are stupid."
Hey, wait a second.
"No, I'm stupid," Gould freely admits. "Absolutely, I'm totally stupid. I'm gonna do it anyway because I like to do it, and luckily, with Faith No More, I made some money where I can afford to be stupid."
To read the whole article go http://www.sfbg.com/39/33/art_music_bill_gould.html
'BEING AN INDEPENDENT label now is kind of like volunteering your services driving retarded kids to the dentist," Koolarrow label head Bill Gould says. "It's like, 'What a good guy! That's nice, and I'm really glad you're doing it. But I wouldn't do it.'
"People who do the right thing are stupid."
Hey, wait a second.
"No, I'm stupid," Gould freely admits. "Absolutely, I'm totally stupid. I'm gonna do it anyway because I like to do it, and luckily, with Faith No More, I made some money where I can afford to be stupid."
To read the whole article go http://www.sfbg.com/39/33/art_music_bill_gould.html
| Source: | sfbg.com ; roadrun.com |
| Band profile: | Faith No More |
Cemetary - Mathias Leaves The Band & Scene
Mathias Lodmalm, Cemetary's mainman, posted the following message explaining his decision of retire from the band and the scene:
"Thank you for tuning in !
I'm leaving Cemetary and the "scene" for good (insert applause).
I've had enough of the people I do business with and the relationship with them has basically killed off the little inspiration I had left to do anything more connected with this whole thing. Pyrotechnics can cause quite alot of trouble in a sewer so best get out before it blows ! That sums up how I feel pretty good. At times I really don't know if I'm the spark, sewage or maybe both nuking my own ass !
Life moves on and so do I. I'm not a nostalgic person and maybe that's why I don't fit in with these folks. I'm not a retro kinda guy. I'm a futurist. I'm happy to move along, for my sake and for the sake of music. Making music to uphold some dumb ego or bank statement has never been for me (guess I never had the chance either so fuck it, lol). I embrace and produce whatever comes to me and what feels good in the heart.
Scenes and genres sooner or later turn into protective walls for positions of power, money and comfort. Not grounds for creativity.
The metal scene reached that point ages ago and today we see another re-"cycle" of old dinosaurs hunting down their last wad of cash for the pension fund. Another world tour, another reunion, another retro sound brought back for a quick exposure and cash in. This is not the fuckin' 80's. Is it ?
Sorry, but a man can only take so much Dungeons & Dragons bullshit.
Music has always been my 1st and only love. I've devoted my whole existence to it. At most times this has been really dumb, really fucking hard. I've put myself and others through hell and all it's suburbs, but hey, in love and war, all is fair. I have no regrets, only great love and a razor sharp vision for future adventures.
Alot of bad things can be said about me, most of it will be true. I don't care about none of it besides one thing. My love and honesty in what I do. I've never been a fake, this has all been real. Love it or hate it but I've always followed my heart. Until the fucking end, I intend to do just that. Chances are that if you are reading this you're in on it. Hyper space jumps between wave, dub, death, techno and grime will probably not be so hard on you as the world in general.
Anyway, time to go and just one last thing...
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"Thank you for tuning in !
I'm leaving Cemetary and the "scene" for good (insert applause).
I've had enough of the people I do business with and the relationship with them has basically killed off the little inspiration I had left to do anything more connected with this whole thing. Pyrotechnics can cause quite alot of trouble in a sewer so best get out before it blows ! That sums up how I feel pretty good. At times I really don't know if I'm the spark, sewage or maybe both nuking my own ass !
Life moves on and so do I. I'm not a nostalgic person and maybe that's why I don't fit in with these folks. I'm not a retro kinda guy. I'm a futurist. I'm happy to move along, for my sake and for the sake of music. Making music to uphold some dumb ego or bank statement has never been for me (guess I never had the chance either so fuck it, lol). I embrace and produce whatever comes to me and what feels good in the heart.
Scenes and genres sooner or later turn into protective walls for positions of power, money and comfort. Not grounds for creativity.
The metal scene reached that point ages ago and today we see another re-"cycle" of old dinosaurs hunting down their last wad of cash for the pension fund. Another world tour, another reunion, another retro sound brought back for a quick exposure and cash in. This is not the fuckin' 80's. Is it ?
Sorry, but a man can only take so much Dungeons & Dragons bullshit.
Music has always been my 1st and only love. I've devoted my whole existence to it. At most times this has been really dumb, really fucking hard. I've put myself and others through hell and all it's suburbs, but hey, in love and war, all is fair. I have no regrets, only great love and a razor sharp vision for future adventures.
Alot of bad things can be said about me, most of it will be true. I don't care about none of it besides one thing. My love and honesty in what I do. I've never been a fake, this has all been real. Love it or hate it but I've always followed my heart. Until the fucking end, I intend to do just that. Chances are that if you are reading this you're in on it. Hyper space jumps between wave, dub, death, techno and grime will probably not be so hard on you as the world in general.
Anyway, time to go and just one last thing...
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| Source: | interphase-online.com |
| Band profile: | Cemetary |
Zyklon - Working On New Album
The band is currently hard at work on the new album, tentatively titled "Disintegrate," and will record as soon as the band feels that the material is ready & perfect. Confirmed titles are: "Disintegrate", "Vile Ritual", "In Hindsight", "Subversive Faith", "Vulture" and "Wrenched".
The new material is said to follow more or less in the same footsteps as the critically acclaimed "Aeon", only more aggressive and intense.
Candlelight Records has announced that Zyklon will play at the Rockwave Festival in Athens, Greece in July with no other than Slayer, Twisted Sister, Accept, Dio, Anthrax, Dismember and more! Check complete line up at: www.didimusic.gr
The "Core Solution" video is now available for download at this location: http://candlelightrecordsusa.com/mp3s/core_solution.wmv . It's currently on rotation on Svisj Metal (Norwegian national TV) and will be broadcasted on ZTV (Scandinavia) and UK station Detonator TV soon as well.
Zyklon was also recently featured on "Choosing Death - The Original Soundtrack" CD that accompanied the book by the same name. It's the "Improbable History of Death Metal and Grindcore." The book is out through Feral House and the CD through Relapse Records.
The "Psyklon Aeon" video is now available on the Monsters of Death DVD compilation available through Nuclear Blast. The band is still working on a full DVD release. To be released fall 2005.
The new material is said to follow more or less in the same footsteps as the critically acclaimed "Aeon", only more aggressive and intense.
Candlelight Records has announced that Zyklon will play at the Rockwave Festival in Athens, Greece in July with no other than Slayer, Twisted Sister, Accept, Dio, Anthrax, Dismember and more! Check complete line up at: www.didimusic.gr
The "Core Solution" video is now available for download at this location: http://candlelightrecordsusa.com/mp3s/core_solution.wmv . It's currently on rotation on Svisj Metal (Norwegian national TV) and will be broadcasted on ZTV (Scandinavia) and UK station Detonator TV soon as well.
Zyklon was also recently featured on "Choosing Death - The Original Soundtrack" CD that accompanied the book by the same name. It's the "Improbable History of Death Metal and Grindcore." The book is out through Feral House and the CD through Relapse Records.
The "Psyklon Aeon" video is now available on the Monsters of Death DVD compilation available through Nuclear Blast. The band is still working on a full DVD release. To be released fall 2005.
| Source: | candlelightrecords.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Zyklon |
Michele Lupi's Heaven - New Album by VD's Singer
VISION DIVINE frontman Michele Luppi will release the debut album from his solo project, MICHELE LUPPI'S HEAVEN, in mid-July via Scarlet Records. Entitled "Strive", the CD was produced and arranged by Michele Luppi and is said to be "a must for all AOR/melodic hard rock lovers into bands like MR. BIG, EUROPE, JOURNEY, BON JOVI and KISS." 10 songs are featured on the album, which includes featuring special guest appearances by Alex De Rosso (DOKKEN), Olaf Thorsen (VISION DIVINE), Oleg Smirnoff (VISION DIVINE) and Maurizio Solieri (VASCO ROSSI).
"Strive" track listing:
01. Trust
02. If You Walk Away
03. Feel Alive
04. Always Remember You
05. Tell Me About It
06. Wasting My Time
07. Stars
08. The Castle Inside My Head
09. Time For Love
10. I Found A Way To Pray
http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/
"Strive" track listing:
01. Trust
02. If You Walk Away
03. Feel Alive
04. Always Remember You
05. Tell Me About It
06. Wasting My Time
07. Stars
08. The Castle Inside My Head
09. Time For Love
10. I Found A Way To Pray
http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/
Opeth - Officially with Roadrunner Records
The band posted the following message on their website:
"We can now officially announce that Opeth has signed a worldwide contract with Roadrunner records. The rumours were true! The new album is set to be released sometime in the late August or early September of 2005.
Opeth has cancelled their Vienna/Austria Aerodromme festival appearance (May 27) due to the recording taking longer time than expected. We are very sorry for the fans who expected to see Opeth there, but we hope to return to Austria as soon as humanly possible!
The recording process is going well. One song is mixed and done, another one in the process of being mixed. Solos are being recorded as well as death screams. Some songtitles? "Ghost of perdition", "The baying of the hounds", "Isolation years" and "Harlequin forest" The record plan to be done by June 1.
Opeth are most likely to appear at Bergen/Norway´s Hole in the sky festival (August 24-27) as well as the semi legendary Summerbreeze (August 18-20) fest in Germany. We will confirm this as soon as it´s....confirmed!"
"We can now officially announce that Opeth has signed a worldwide contract with Roadrunner records. The rumours were true! The new album is set to be released sometime in the late August or early September of 2005.
Opeth has cancelled their Vienna/Austria Aerodromme festival appearance (May 27) due to the recording taking longer time than expected. We are very sorry for the fans who expected to see Opeth there, but we hope to return to Austria as soon as humanly possible!
The recording process is going well. One song is mixed and done, another one in the process of being mixed. Solos are being recorded as well as death screams. Some songtitles? "Ghost of perdition", "The baying of the hounds", "Isolation years" and "Harlequin forest" The record plan to be done by June 1.
Opeth are most likely to appear at Bergen/Norway´s Hole in the sky festival (August 24-27) as well as the semi legendary Summerbreeze (August 18-20) fest in Germany. We will confirm this as soon as it´s....confirmed!"
| Source: | opeth.com |
| Band profile: | Opeth |
Negura Bunget - New Album Delayed, Limited MCD
The band posted the following message concerning the delay of their upcoming album "OM";
"We decided to postpone the release of the new album "OM" for autumn 2005 due to delays with the composition and recording. The album will be initially released by code666 Records in a limited edition with a very special packaging, containing beside the CD with the album a full DVD, featuring a brand new clip for a track of the album, live footages from Negurã Bunget gigs, a detailed media gallery, interviews, presentation, making-off, and lots of other extras... Everything will be recorded and mixed again by us in our own studio (more details about the studio soon!)."
and, this message about the "Inarborat Kosmos" MCD:
"The Inarborat Kosmos MCD will be officially released by code666 Records on May 31!
It will be released in a strictly limited digipak edition of 734 copies, which will never be re-printed. This is the first material we recorede and mixed on our own, in our studio, and we're quite happy with the final resutl. Grab your copy now if you're interested! Pre-orders area already accepted(contact@negurabunget.com), the price is 10 EU (postage included). A Inarborat Kosmos T-shirt will also be available soon, in a 100 copies limited edition."
"We decided to postpone the release of the new album "OM" for autumn 2005 due to delays with the composition and recording. The album will be initially released by code666 Records in a limited edition with a very special packaging, containing beside the CD with the album a full DVD, featuring a brand new clip for a track of the album, live footages from Negurã Bunget gigs, a detailed media gallery, interviews, presentation, making-off, and lots of other extras... Everything will be recorded and mixed again by us in our own studio (more details about the studio soon!)."
and, this message about the "Inarborat Kosmos" MCD:
"The Inarborat Kosmos MCD will be officially released by code666 Records on May 31!
It will be released in a strictly limited digipak edition of 734 copies, which will never be re-printed. This is the first material we recorede and mixed on our own, in our studio, and we're quite happy with the final resutl. Grab your copy now if you're interested! Pre-orders area already accepted(contact@negurabunget.com), the price is 10 EU (postage included). A Inarborat Kosmos T-shirt will also be available soon, in a 100 copies limited edition."
| Source: | negurabunget.com |
Shatter Messiah - Curran Murphy's New Band
Guitarist Curran Murphy had formed a new band called "Shatter Messiah" together with Greg Wagner on vocals, Robert Falzano on the drums and Ron Boisvert on the bass.
The band is described as a "viciously intense mixture combining Curran's hardcore metal roots with classic thrash and power goth, resulting in compositions of over the top aggression and melodic skill. These musical works showcase Curran's awe-inspiring guitar playing and a flair for dramatic songwriting."
They just finished the recording of the first EP of the band, then, after the edit, mix and master, Curran and Wags "will finish the remaining vocal tracks for the second EP."
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The band is described as a "viciously intense mixture combining Curran's hardcore metal roots with classic thrash and power goth, resulting in compositions of over the top aggression and melodic skill. These musical works showcase Curran's awe-inspiring guitar playing and a flair for dramatic songwriting."
They just finished the recording of the first EP of the band, then, after the edit, mix and master, Curran and Wags "will finish the remaining vocal tracks for the second EP."
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| Source: | shattermessiah.com |
| Band profile: | Shatter Messiah |
Heathen - Mike Jastremski Passed Away
Former HEATHEN bassist Mike "Yaz" Jastremski passed away this morning (May 23). No further information is currently available.
Jastremski performed on HEATHEN's classic 1987 debut "Breaking the Silence" before leaving the group a short time later to form PIGS. He eventually rejoined HEATHEN in time for their appearance at the August 2001 Thrash of the Titans benefit concert for TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy.
HEATHEN parted ways with Jastremski in June 2004 over what was rumored at the time to be Yaz's "continued drug and drinking problems." He was replaced in the group by Jon Torres, who had previously participated in such bands as THUNDERHEAD, WARNING SF, ULYSSES SIREN, LAAZ ROCKIT and ANGEL WITCH.
HEATHEN guitarist Lee Altus said at the time of Yaz's final departure from the band, "We're sorry to see go and wish him all the best. He is a good friend and I'm glad that we parted ways without any animosity and can still remain best of friends."
http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/
R.I.P.
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Jastremski performed on HEATHEN's classic 1987 debut "Breaking the Silence" before leaving the group a short time later to form PIGS. He eventually rejoined HEATHEN in time for their appearance at the August 2001 Thrash of the Titans benefit concert for TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy.
HEATHEN parted ways with Jastremski in June 2004 over what was rumored at the time to be Yaz's "continued drug and drinking problems." He was replaced in the group by Jon Torres, who had previously participated in such bands as THUNDERHEAD, WARNING SF, ULYSSES SIREN, LAAZ ROCKIT and ANGEL WITCH.
HEATHEN guitarist Lee Altus said at the time of Yaz's final departure from the band, "We're sorry to see go and wish him all the best. He is a good friend and I'm glad that we parted ways without any animosity and can still remain best of friends."
http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/
R.I.P.
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| Band profile: | Heathen |
Gamma Ray - Work On The New Album Almost Complete
GAMMA RAY FINISH WORK ON THEIR NEW ALBUM!
Gamma Ray have recently finished the final mixing of their new album which was recorded at the Hansen Studios in Hamburg. The album includes 11 tracks which represent all of the characteristic strengths of the bands musical career to date. The album title is 'MAJESTIC' and is scheduled for a release late September. Until then the band will undetake worldwide promotional activities and in parallel they also have to move their Hamburg studio to a new Location because the actual building will be completely rebuilt this summer.
You can meet GAMMA RAY during summer at the following European Festivals:
24.06. Balingen, Germany, BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
16.07. Helsinki, Finland, TUSKA Festival
The album release will be followed by a worldwide headline tour which is in the planning stage at the moment. Further to this, the Gamma Ray website will be relaunched with a completely new design and a dedicated Fan Club member area in June. Fan Club Members who haven't received the Fan Club Newsletter in February by post and everyone who is interested in joining the bands official Fan Club should send an email to the new Fan Club email address: _GammaRayFC@aol.com_ to receive further information.
Here are some direct words from the band:
"Dear Friends
Yes, we know it's been a long time without any real news and visible activity from the band!
But, since December 2004 we have been working on the production of the new album and it was a long period of blood sweat and tears, but also of joy and pleasure. Everyone in the band went through some personal suffering or difficulties during this time and occasionally we had the feeling that something or someone wanted to stop us from making this record.
Finally, two months ago, we got the message that we had to leave our studio complex at the end of day because some sharks bought the whole building and had nothing more constructive in mind than kicking out all the bands that were rehearsing there only to rebuild it into a storage place for rich peoples dirty attorney files or whatever.....! With this in mind it made working in a relaxed atmosphere even harder. But we could not be stopped and fought our way through and....presto... WE MADE IT!!!
We are sure that the long wait has not been in vain and everyone's gonna be rewarded with an album that goes beyond the expected (as always this is just our humble opinion and the rest is up to the listener).
Now we're working out the big promo and touring game plan with Sanctuary and All Access and of course getting everything ready to move to the new studio location which we found a few weeks ago.
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Gamma Ray have recently finished the final mixing of their new album which was recorded at the Hansen Studios in Hamburg. The album includes 11 tracks which represent all of the characteristic strengths of the bands musical career to date. The album title is 'MAJESTIC' and is scheduled for a release late September. Until then the band will undetake worldwide promotional activities and in parallel they also have to move their Hamburg studio to a new Location because the actual building will be completely rebuilt this summer.
You can meet GAMMA RAY during summer at the following European Festivals:
24.06. Balingen, Germany, BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
16.07. Helsinki, Finland, TUSKA Festival
The album release will be followed by a worldwide headline tour which is in the planning stage at the moment. Further to this, the Gamma Ray website will be relaunched with a completely new design and a dedicated Fan Club member area in June. Fan Club Members who haven't received the Fan Club Newsletter in February by post and everyone who is interested in joining the bands official Fan Club should send an email to the new Fan Club email address: _GammaRayFC@aol.com_ to receive further information.
Here are some direct words from the band:
"Dear Friends
Yes, we know it's been a long time without any real news and visible activity from the band!
But, since December 2004 we have been working on the production of the new album and it was a long period of blood sweat and tears, but also of joy and pleasure. Everyone in the band went through some personal suffering or difficulties during this time and occasionally we had the feeling that something or someone wanted to stop us from making this record.
Finally, two months ago, we got the message that we had to leave our studio complex at the end of day because some sharks bought the whole building and had nothing more constructive in mind than kicking out all the bands that were rehearsing there only to rebuild it into a storage place for rich peoples dirty attorney files or whatever.....! With this in mind it made working in a relaxed atmosphere even harder. But we could not be stopped and fought our way through and....presto... WE MADE IT!!!
We are sure that the long wait has not been in vain and everyone's gonna be rewarded with an album that goes beyond the expected (as always this is just our humble opinion and the rest is up to the listener).
Now we're working out the big promo and touring game plan with Sanctuary and All Access and of course getting everything ready to move to the new studio location which we found a few weeks ago.
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| Source: | Noise Records |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
Stream Of Passion - New Band By Arjen A. Lucassen
Great news are coming in. Arjen Anthony Lucassen has decided to form a band after 10 years of studio work and a small tour with Star One project.
Stream Of Passion will be a band blending mysterious gothic vocals, metal guitars and atmospheric trip-hop, with haunting pianos and live celli- and violin quartets.
Currently the band is formed of:
* Marcela Bovio - vocals, lyrics, violin
Young talented Mexican singer who performed on the latest Ayreon album, also fronting Elfonía.
* Arjen Lucassen - guitars, music
This man needs no introduction to fans of Ayreon.
* Lori Linstruth - lead guitars
Skilled American female guitarist residing in Sweden whom Arjen discovered via Yahoo Ayreon mailing-list.
* Johan van Stratum - bass guitar
Dutch bass player from the Rock Academy in Tilburg.
* Davy Mickers - drums
Dutch drummer who a year ago downloaded a special track from Lucassen's website to enter a musicians contest and used it to showcase his incredible drumming skills.
* Alejandro Millán - keyboards
Mexican pianist who with Marcela formed Elfonía.
The band is currently negotiating an album deal. So, all this can probably mean one thing, Arjen will probably go live soon!
To read more about this fascinating band, visit the homepage. It's not much yet but more is said to come.
Stream Of Passion will be a band blending mysterious gothic vocals, metal guitars and atmospheric trip-hop, with haunting pianos and live celli- and violin quartets.
Currently the band is formed of:
* Marcela Bovio - vocals, lyrics, violin
Young talented Mexican singer who performed on the latest Ayreon album, also fronting Elfonía.
* Arjen Lucassen - guitars, music
This man needs no introduction to fans of Ayreon.
* Lori Linstruth - lead guitars
Skilled American female guitarist residing in Sweden whom Arjen discovered via Yahoo Ayreon mailing-list.
* Johan van Stratum - bass guitar
Dutch bass player from the Rock Academy in Tilburg.
* Davy Mickers - drums
Dutch drummer who a year ago downloaded a special track from Lucassen's website to enter a musicians contest and used it to showcase his incredible drumming skills.
* Alejandro Millán - keyboards
Mexican pianist who with Marcela formed Elfonía.
The band is currently negotiating an album deal. So, all this can probably mean one thing, Arjen will probably go live soon!
To read more about this fascinating band, visit the homepage. It's not much yet but more is said to come.
| Source: | streamofpassion.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Metal Church's David Wayne Dies
The Following is the Press Release posted on the David Wayne website:
David Wayne's Metal Church
May 10, 2005
On behalf of David Wayne's Metal Church, we would like to express our deepest sorrow in the passing of our Metal Brother, David Wayne. This is not only a loss for us as a band and his family, but also millions of "Metal Heads" throughout the world. David died due to complications from injuries he sustained in a head-on automobile accident several months ago.
David Wayne was the patented scratchy vocals of several Metal Church albums and was in the process of returning to the metal scene with his new band lineup. His goal was to return to the sounds of Metal Church's albums released in 1984 and 1986. We will always remember the burning words and vocals in "Gods of Wrath," "Watch the Children Pray," and "Start the Fire." David and his current band had just completed several new songs and were ready to head to the recording studio after their European tour dates this summer.
Along with David's family and friends, we would ask that cards, letters, and flowers be sent to the below address. Additionally, donations are being accepted to help David's family with funeral expenses.
David Wayne's Memorial Fund
C/O Verna Schielling
1217 North 57 th Court
Ridgefield, WA 98642
David Wayne's Metal Church
May 10, 2005
On behalf of David Wayne's Metal Church, we would like to express our deepest sorrow in the passing of our Metal Brother, David Wayne. This is not only a loss for us as a band and his family, but also millions of "Metal Heads" throughout the world. David died due to complications from injuries he sustained in a head-on automobile accident several months ago.
David Wayne was the patented scratchy vocals of several Metal Church albums and was in the process of returning to the metal scene with his new band lineup. His goal was to return to the sounds of Metal Church's albums released in 1984 and 1986. We will always remember the burning words and vocals in "Gods of Wrath," "Watch the Children Pray," and "Start the Fire." David and his current band had just completed several new songs and were ready to head to the recording studio after their European tour dates this summer.
Along with David's family and friends, we would ask that cards, letters, and flowers be sent to the below address. Additionally, donations are being accepted to help David's family with funeral expenses.
David Wayne's Memorial Fund
C/O Verna Schielling
1217 North 57 th Court
Ridgefield, WA 98642
| Source: | davidwaynesmetalchurch.com David R.I.... |
| Band profile: | Metal Church |