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Brutality - Split Up
The band posted the following message regarding the situation of the band:
"BRUTALITY-Mausolus-REST IN PEACE
Brutality's long awaited 4th album, will not be so. The "Still Dead" label has completely backed out of their end of the deal. Mausolus has made the journey to the other side, And the members have disbanded. The final recording lineup was (2003 demo): Jeff Acres, Mausolus Arguelles Von Kiszka, Demian Heftel, Jim Coker, Scott Reigel"
"BRUTALITY-Mausolus-REST IN PEACE
Brutality's long awaited 4th album, will not be so. The "Still Dead" label has completely backed out of their end of the deal. Mausolus has made the journey to the other side, And the members have disbanded. The final recording lineup was (2003 demo): Jeff Acres, Mausolus Arguelles Von Kiszka, Demian Heftel, Jim Coker, Scott Reigel"
| Source: | originalbrutality.tripod.com |
| Band profile: | Brutality |
Temple Of Brutality - W.A.S.P. Drummer Joins
The new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A) has changed its name to TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY from the previously announced ENEMY OF GOD. The group, who have acquired the services of drummer Stet Howland (W.A.S.P.) following the departure of Jon Dette (ex-SLAYER, TESTAMENT), are said to follow a very aggressive musical direction in the vein of SLAYER and PANTERA. The band are currently seeking a label deal for their debut album, tentatively due before the end of the year.
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StormHammer - Vocalist Part Ways With The Band
The german band posted the folllowing message announcing the departure of their singer:
"StormHammer and Tommy Lion parted ways.
After 5 years of very good teamwork and friendship StormHammer and Tommy decided to part ways.
All the best of wishes to Tommy !
Is there anybody capable to take Tommy's job ?
if so: contact ."
Read more ››
"StormHammer and Tommy Lion parted ways.
After 5 years of very good teamwork and friendship StormHammer and Tommy decided to part ways.
All the best of wishes to Tommy !
Is there anybody capable to take Tommy's job ?
if so: contact ."
Read more ››
| Source: | stormhammer.de |
| Band profile: | Stormhammer |
Shadow Gallery - Guest Artists On 'Room V'
Laura Jaeger returns again to sing on 2 songs for the new release. Arjen Anthony Lucassen will be performing a solo on one of the tracks and new performer, Joe Stone will be performing a solo on another track. Also appearing will be Libby Molnar. The bonus disk for the European release will also have performances by Jim Roberti and Mark Zonder along with Arjen Anthony Lucassen.
Watch for more exciting news and goodies to be released next weekend! Keep an eye on the site.
Watch for more exciting news and goodies to be released next weekend! Keep an eye on the site.
| Source: | shadowgallery.com |
Elegeion - New Album Released On Dark Symphonies
DARK SYMPHONIES is proud to announce the signing of Australian Doom artist ELEGEION! The tentative, world wide release date for their Dark Symphonies debut, "The Last Moment," will be the summer of 2005.
Former Candlelight Records recording artist ELEGION transcend all existing boundaries of aestheticism, capture the darkest of all emotions and delve through the forgotten recesses of the mind. This music is for those seeking to surpass the musical ambit and redefine its boundaries. Although this quest may never be ultimately achieved, it will never be abandoned. Hopefully, it can only inspire and temporarily satisfy the ears of those searching for the ultimate emotive experience...but until then, listen...
Their new release, "The Last Moment," takes the listener deeper into the bands unrelenting descent into the boundless pit of despair. And, although like the Loch ness Monster, this band rarely raise their heads above the black murky depths to bring an offering to the surface, you will see that this new chapter in the Elegeion journey is well worth the wait. It features supreme artwork by Travis Smith (Katatonia, and Opeth), Justin Hartwig from Chalice on lead guitar, members of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and the angelic voice of Dieudonnee.
Commenting on their signing to Dark Symphonies, ELEGEION's founder and main composer Anthony Kawn shares, "I am extremely happy to be releasing this album through Dark Symphonies. I look forward to getting the band wider exposure both in America and the rest of the world, and working with blokes who are passionate about music and committed to promoting quality doom metal.
With The Last Moment, I hope to bring together all the best elements of previous releases, with the addition of some new influences from Dee and James, to create a true solid fusion of melancholic metal with strings, piano and female vocals. We spent a lot of time writing, refining and recording the songs and, by comparison, I feel this release is Elegeion's best to date, and I really hope the fans will agree!"
Now here is the complete recording details and tracklisting for "THE LAST MOMENT":
· The Last Moment
· Scars
· Solitude
· Taste
· Heaven's Torment
· Wallow (Instrumental)
· Confusion
· ELEGEION is:
· Anthony - Guitar, Bass, Vocal Laments
· James - Drums / Percussion, Bass, Guitar
· Dieudonnee - Voice, Piano
Read more ››
Former Candlelight Records recording artist ELEGION transcend all existing boundaries of aestheticism, capture the darkest of all emotions and delve through the forgotten recesses of the mind. This music is for those seeking to surpass the musical ambit and redefine its boundaries. Although this quest may never be ultimately achieved, it will never be abandoned. Hopefully, it can only inspire and temporarily satisfy the ears of those searching for the ultimate emotive experience...but until then, listen...
Their new release, "The Last Moment," takes the listener deeper into the bands unrelenting descent into the boundless pit of despair. And, although like the Loch ness Monster, this band rarely raise their heads above the black murky depths to bring an offering to the surface, you will see that this new chapter in the Elegeion journey is well worth the wait. It features supreme artwork by Travis Smith (Katatonia, and Opeth), Justin Hartwig from Chalice on lead guitar, members of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and the angelic voice of Dieudonnee.
Commenting on their signing to Dark Symphonies, ELEGEION's founder and main composer Anthony Kawn shares, "I am extremely happy to be releasing this album through Dark Symphonies. I look forward to getting the band wider exposure both in America and the rest of the world, and working with blokes who are passionate about music and committed to promoting quality doom metal.
With The Last Moment, I hope to bring together all the best elements of previous releases, with the addition of some new influences from Dee and James, to create a true solid fusion of melancholic metal with strings, piano and female vocals. We spent a lot of time writing, refining and recording the songs and, by comparison, I feel this release is Elegeion's best to date, and I really hope the fans will agree!"
Now here is the complete recording details and tracklisting for "THE LAST MOMENT":
· The Last Moment
· Scars
· Solitude
· Taste
· Heaven's Torment
· Wallow (Instrumental)
· Confusion
· ELEGEION is:
· Anthony - Guitar, Bass, Vocal Laments
· James - Drums / Percussion, Bass, Guitar
· Dieudonnee - Voice, Piano
Read more ››
| Band profile: | Elegeion |
Týr - Entering The Studio This Fall
Faeroese folk metal band Tyr are entering the studio this fall for record their third album. The album will be recorded in Hansen Studio, the same studio where their second album Eric The Red was recorded. The band has been working on new material since the release of Eric The Red and they are very pleased with the new songs. The lyrics will be written in english, Faeroese and some other nordic language, the band says that lyrical themes are from Nordic past, present and future and the musical style will follow the 2 first album flavoured with some new things and experiments. The album will be released due winter 2005.
| Source: | tyr.net |
Fear Factory - New Record And Signing Session
Fear Factory is set to record a new album starting May 5th
in North Hollywood California with acclaimed producer Toby Wright. The album is expected to release early Fall on Calvin Records. 3volution Productions hired Pierced Productions to shoot a multi-angle video of Raymond Herrera's recording sessions for the album to be included in a future product release late 2005.
Fear factory will be doing a signing - Wednesday May 18th, 2:00 pm at the E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) in support of the new Rainbow Six: Lockdown game. Fans will also have the chance to play the new game against Fear Factory!
The signing will be held at the convention center in Los Angeles at the Ubi Soft booth in support of the Rainbow Six Lockdown game, and The Rainbow Six Lockdown Soundtrack, both feature 2 new Fear Factory songs, Which include an original song exclusively written for the game, and the other a Fear Factoryized remake of the original Rainbow Six theme.
in North Hollywood California with acclaimed producer Toby Wright. The album is expected to release early Fall on Calvin Records. 3volution Productions hired Pierced Productions to shoot a multi-angle video of Raymond Herrera's recording sessions for the album to be included in a future product release late 2005.
Fear factory will be doing a signing - Wednesday May 18th, 2:00 pm at the E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) in support of the new Rainbow Six: Lockdown game. Fans will also have the chance to play the new game against Fear Factory!
The signing will be held at the convention center in Los Angeles at the Ubi Soft booth in support of the Rainbow Six Lockdown game, and The Rainbow Six Lockdown Soundtrack, both feature 2 new Fear Factory songs, Which include an original song exclusively written for the game, and the other a Fear Factoryized remake of the original Rainbow Six theme.
| Source: | fearfactory.com |
| Band profile: | Fear Factory |
Covenance - New Band With Ex Dying Fetus Members
COVENANCE is the name of a brand-new band formed by ex-DYING FETUS singer Vince Matthews and former MISERY INDEX members Matt Byers (drums) and Bruce Greig (also ex-DYING FETUS). The group, whose sound is being described as "melodic, brutal death metal" and unlike that of either DYING FETUS or MISERY INDEX, have just completed work on their first demo. An official web site, www.covenance.com, will contain additional information regarding the band's touring plans.
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| Band profile: | Dying Fetus |
Taken By Wolves - Live Debut
TAKEN BY WOLVES, the new British black metal formed late last year by founding PITCHSHIFTER member Stuart Toolin and ex-IRON MONKEY guitarist Steve Watson, will be making their live debut as the support band for INSISION on Saturday, June 25 at Nottingham's Rock City (in the basement). Completing the group's current lineup is CREATED WITH KNIVES instigator Stumpy. Demo and video material has already been completed and the band are currently seeking a record deal.
For more information, contact tbw@stumpyonline.co.uk.
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For more information, contact tbw@stumpyonline.co.uk.
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Eternal Gray - Looking For Label, Update
The band posted the following messages on their new official site:
"Eternal Gray is currently looking to hook up with a record label!
All labels who have interest in that matter, please refer to:
info@eternalgray.com "
"At the moment, Dror and Auria have joined the army and will serve the country for the next 3 years. We all whish them all the best!
Of course that doesn't mean that they will not play anymore, as they get home once in a week and then we are rehearsing."
"We are happy to announce about our next release: a unique EP titled DEEDS OF HATE!
This will be a unique piece of Eternal Gray which will be released in 1000 HAND NUMBERED copies only!
DEEDS OF HATE includes 5 NEW tracks, in which only one of them will appear in YOUR GODS, MY ENEMIES - the full length album scheduled to early 2005. DEEDS OF HATE is the only way you can find those songs!
Recordings went awesome and this time we upgraded to 7 strings guitars, so it sounds much heavier.
The songs are definitely faster and heavier then KINDLESS and the sound is much more sharp and dark.
The exact release date will be published pretty soon, but it is scheduled to somewhere around early of July.
Line up for DEEDS OF HATE:
Roy Hen: Drums
Gil Ben-Yaakov: Bass Guitar
Dory Bar-Or: Guitars and keyboard
Recorded at "GROOVE" studios Israel
Produced by Dory Bar-Or at Dark D.Vision
Sound engineering: Dory Bar-Or and GROOVE
Pictures from the studio and a promo view of the front cover will be published here soon, so stay tuned!"
"Eternal Gray is currently looking to hook up with a record label!
All labels who have interest in that matter, please refer to:
info@eternalgray.com "
"At the moment, Dror and Auria have joined the army and will serve the country for the next 3 years. We all whish them all the best!
Of course that doesn't mean that they will not play anymore, as they get home once in a week and then we are rehearsing."
"We are happy to announce about our next release: a unique EP titled DEEDS OF HATE!
This will be a unique piece of Eternal Gray which will be released in 1000 HAND NUMBERED copies only!
DEEDS OF HATE includes 5 NEW tracks, in which only one of them will appear in YOUR GODS, MY ENEMIES - the full length album scheduled to early 2005. DEEDS OF HATE is the only way you can find those songs!
Recordings went awesome and this time we upgraded to 7 strings guitars, so it sounds much heavier.
The songs are definitely faster and heavier then KINDLESS and the sound is much more sharp and dark.
The exact release date will be published pretty soon, but it is scheduled to somewhere around early of July.
Line up for DEEDS OF HATE:
Roy Hen: Drums
Gil Ben-Yaakov: Bass Guitar
Dory Bar-Or: Guitars and keyboard
Recorded at "GROOVE" studios Israel
Produced by Dory Bar-Or at Dark D.Vision
Sound engineering: Dory Bar-Or and GROOVE
Pictures from the studio and a promo view of the front cover will be published here soon, so stay tuned!"
| Source: | eternalgray.com |
| Band profile: | Eternal Gray |
Mägo De Oz - Sign With Big Company
According to a message posted on the band's official website Mägo de Oz had signed a deal for five albums with Warner Music/Dro this 20 April 2005, after 9 months of negotiations. The albums will be edited by Dro in Spain and by Warner in the rest of the world.
In other news, the DVD "Madrid D.F." (filmed at Las Ventas and El Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico D.F.) had been delayed, and will be probably released in June.
In other news, the DVD "Madrid D.F." (filmed at Las Ventas and El Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico D.F.) had been delayed, and will be probably released in June.
| Source: | magodeoz.com |
| Band profile: | Mägo De Oz |
Vanden Plas - On World Cup 2006, Album Delayed
Abydos (the Andy Kuntz' project) will be performed live, also the new Vanden Plas album was delayed, the following message was posted by the band on the latest newsletter:
"Now it's official: "Abydos" will be brought to the stage! Andy Kuntz' "Heavy Mental Shadow Opera" will premier in Kaiserslautern's Pfalztheater next February. It will be the city's official cultural contribution to the FIFA Football World Cup 2006 in Germany! Vanden Plas will play live with big choirs, the orchestral arrangements of Stefan Glass and an ensemble with more than 50 persons.
Günter Werno will be the musical director and Andy Kuntz will play the main character "Fly"!
The music of the show mainly comes from the Abydos album, but a few VP tracks will also be involved in the storyboard.
In other news, the next VP album had to be delayed for several reasons. First, Stephan has been bery sick throughout 2004 and had to take a small backseat (he's now starting to get better). The band also needs some time to build a new rehearsal room. The good news is that the band have just finished the preproduction of the new songs! According to Stephan, they are heavy songs with progressive elements and catchy vocal lines, and sound like a mix of all the previous albums... but somehow a little different to what they have done before!
"Christ Zero" will most likely be released around january/february 2006."
"Now it's official: "Abydos" will be brought to the stage! Andy Kuntz' "Heavy Mental Shadow Opera" will premier in Kaiserslautern's Pfalztheater next February. It will be the city's official cultural contribution to the FIFA Football World Cup 2006 in Germany! Vanden Plas will play live with big choirs, the orchestral arrangements of Stefan Glass and an ensemble with more than 50 persons.
Günter Werno will be the musical director and Andy Kuntz will play the main character "Fly"!
The music of the show mainly comes from the Abydos album, but a few VP tracks will also be involved in the storyboard.
In other news, the next VP album had to be delayed for several reasons. First, Stephan has been bery sick throughout 2004 and had to take a small backseat (he's now starting to get better). The band also needs some time to build a new rehearsal room. The good news is that the band have just finished the preproduction of the new songs! According to Stephan, they are heavy songs with progressive elements and catchy vocal lines, and sound like a mix of all the previous albums... but somehow a little different to what they have done before!
"Christ Zero" will most likely be released around january/february 2006."
| Source: | Vanden Plas Newsletter |
| Band profile: | Vanden Plas |
Elegeion - Sign With Dark Symphonies
Dark Symphonies has announced the signing of Australian doom artist, ELEGEION. The tentative, world wide release date for their Dark Symphonies debut, The Last Moment, will be the summer of 2005.
According to a press release, "their new release, The Last Moment, takes the listener deeper into the bands unrelenting descent into the boundless pit of despair. And, although like the Loch ness Monster, this band rarely raise their heads above the black murky depths to bring an offering to the surface, you will see that this new chapter in the Elegeion journey is well worth the wait. It features supreme artwork by Travis Smith (KATATONIA, and OPETH), Justin Hartwig from CHALICE on lead guitar, members of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and the angelic voice of Dieudonnee."
Commenting on their signing to Dark Symphonies, Elegeion's founder and main composer Anthony Kawn shares: "I am extremely happy to be releasing this album through Dark Symphonies. I look forward to getting the band wider exposure both in America and the rest of the world, and working with blokes who are passionate about music and committed to promoting quality doom metal. With The Last Moment, I hope to bring together all the best elements of previous releases, with the addition of some new influences from Dee and James, to create a true solid fusion of melancholic metal with strings, piano and female vocals. We spent a lot of time writing, refining and recording the songs and, by comparison, I feel this release is Elegeion's best to date, and I really hope the fans will agree!"
The tracklisting for The Last Moment is as follows: 'The Last Moment', 'Scars', 'Solitude', 'Taste', 'Heaven's Torment', 'Wallow' (Instrumental), 'Confusion'.
The Last Moment was recorded at Tony Nesci Studios, Adelaide in March 2004.
http://www.bravewords.com
According to a press release, "their new release, The Last Moment, takes the listener deeper into the bands unrelenting descent into the boundless pit of despair. And, although like the Loch ness Monster, this band rarely raise their heads above the black murky depths to bring an offering to the surface, you will see that this new chapter in the Elegeion journey is well worth the wait. It features supreme artwork by Travis Smith (KATATONIA, and OPETH), Justin Hartwig from CHALICE on lead guitar, members of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and the angelic voice of Dieudonnee."
Commenting on their signing to Dark Symphonies, Elegeion's founder and main composer Anthony Kawn shares: "I am extremely happy to be releasing this album through Dark Symphonies. I look forward to getting the band wider exposure both in America and the rest of the world, and working with blokes who are passionate about music and committed to promoting quality doom metal. With The Last Moment, I hope to bring together all the best elements of previous releases, with the addition of some new influences from Dee and James, to create a true solid fusion of melancholic metal with strings, piano and female vocals. We spent a lot of time writing, refining and recording the songs and, by comparison, I feel this release is Elegeion's best to date, and I really hope the fans will agree!"
The tracklisting for The Last Moment is as follows: 'The Last Moment', 'Scars', 'Solitude', 'Taste', 'Heaven's Torment', 'Wallow' (Instrumental), 'Confusion'.
The Last Moment was recorded at Tony Nesci Studios, Adelaide in March 2004.
http://www.bravewords.com
| Band profile: | Elegeion |
Shadow Gallery - 'Room V' Promo Available
The first promotional trailer for the release of Shadow Gallery's 'Room V' CD is available at official homepage. Quick Time trailer is available for download in two versions, dial-up and a broadband version.
New album 'Room V' is a follow-up to a successful album 'Tyranny' released in 1998 and will hit the stores on June 7 through InsideOut records. So, wait for it!
New album 'Room V' is a follow-up to a successful album 'Tyranny' released in 1998 and will hit the stores on June 7 through InsideOut records. So, wait for it!
| Source: | shadowgallery.com |
My Dying Bride - Screenshots From New Video Online
MY DYING BRIDE have uploaded screenshots from their video for the track "The Blue Lotus" at this location. The clip, which was directed and conceived by David Palzer, will be included on the group's upcoming "Sinamorata" DVD, tentatively due early summer via Peaceville. In addition to the "The Blue Lotus" video, "Sinamorata" will include live footage (12 songs) shot on November 2, 2003 in Antwerpen, Belgium, as well as backstage extras, the "Prize of Beauty" promotional clip, two videos made by MY DYING BRIDE fans ("Hope the Destroyer" and "My Wine In Silence") and a photo gallery featuring fan-created artwork inspired by the band's music.
As previously reported, MY DYING BRIDE's reissue of their first DVD, "For Darkest Eyes", has been delayed until the fall to avoid confusion with "Sinamorata". Focus now lies on a three-CD box set, featuring two new remixes, which is being released in May.
MY DYING BRIDE's eighth studio album, "Songs of Darkness, Words of Light", was released in February 2004 through Peaceville Records. The follow-up to 2001's "The Dreadful Hours" was recorded and mixed at Academy Studio in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire with producer Mags.
As previously reported, MY DYING BRIDE's reissue of their first DVD, "For Darkest Eyes", has been delayed until the fall to avoid confusion with "Sinamorata". Focus now lies on a three-CD box set, featuring two new remixes, which is being released in May.
MY DYING BRIDE's eighth studio album, "Songs of Darkness, Words of Light", was released in February 2004 through Peaceville Records. The follow-up to 2001's "The Dreadful Hours" was recorded and mixed at Academy Studio in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire with producer Mags.
| Source: | metal-realm.com |
| Band profile: | My Dying Bride |