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Into Eternity - Found New Vocalist
Into Eternity will have as a new singer Stu, he sings in the independent canadian band Omega Crom, the band have already rehershal with Stu, and "The rehearsals went VERY well for us"
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http://forums.intoeternity.com/viewtopic.php's=472
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http://forums.intoeternity.com/viewtopic.php's=472
| Band profile: | Into Eternity |
The Duskfall - Part Ways With Bassist
Luleå, Sweden-based metallers THE DUSKFALL have parted ways with bassist Kaj Molin. " decided to leave the band due to musical differences with the rest of the band," the group write on their web site.
"We all thank Kaj for his years of devotion for the band and we will miss him. No replacement is yet confirmed but well keep you posted on what the future will bring.
As previously reported, THE DUSKFALL are expected to enter Dug-Out studio in Uppsala, Sweden with producer Daniel Bergstrand (IN FLAMES, MESHUGGAH, STUCK MOJO) in April 2005 to begin recording their third album, tentatively due late next year via Nuclear Blast Records.
THE DUSKFALL, who recently announced the addition of session guitarist Antti Lindholm (from Finland's LAMBS) to the group's ranks, released their sophomore CD, "Source", in December 2003 through Greece's Black Lotus Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Frailty" was recorded at Dug-Out and was described by the band as "darker, faster, more melodical and catchy as hell!"
"We all thank Kaj for his years of devotion for the band and we will miss him. No replacement is yet confirmed but well keep you posted on what the future will bring.
As previously reported, THE DUSKFALL are expected to enter Dug-Out studio in Uppsala, Sweden with producer Daniel Bergstrand (IN FLAMES, MESHUGGAH, STUCK MOJO) in April 2005 to begin recording their third album, tentatively due late next year via Nuclear Blast Records.
THE DUSKFALL, who recently announced the addition of session guitarist Antti Lindholm (from Finland's LAMBS) to the group's ranks, released their sophomore CD, "Source", in December 2003 through Greece's Black Lotus Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Frailty" was recorded at Dug-Out and was described by the band as "darker, faster, more melodical and catchy as hell!"
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | The Duskfall |
Tribuzy - First Solo Album And Tour On The Way
Renato Tribuzy has already chosen the musicians that will be part of his crew on his first solo tour, after Execution's release this year.
The musicians are his former bandmate Frank Schieber (Guitar), Gustavo Silvera (who recorded the rhythm guitars on the album), Ivan Guilhon on the bass and Flavio Pascarillo on the drums.
The band is now in studio doing rehearsal sessions. Dates for the gigs will be scheduled after March.
http//www.tribuzy.com
The musicians are his former bandmate Frank Schieber (Guitar), Gustavo Silvera (who recorded the rhythm guitars on the album), Ivan Guilhon on the bass and Flavio Pascarillo on the drums.
The band is now in studio doing rehearsal sessions. Dates for the gigs will be scheduled after March.
http//www.tribuzy.com
| Source: | Tribuzy Newsletter |
| Band profile: | Tribuzy |
Skyforger - Guitarist Leave, New Members & New CD
Latvian pagan/folk/black metal band SKYFORGER have parted ways with guitarist Rihard who decided to quit band due to family commitments anymore. He commented: "This has been fantastic time to be in Skyforger so long time, here I have had probably greatests moments of my life. A lot of work, power and dedication has been put into this band, but I feel that I need to take some choises of my life and underline priorities, no matter how hard is that for my heart."
In his place, the band have added two new members: Motors (guitars) and Kaspars, who plays various folk instruments (bagpipes, pipes, kokle etc). You can view a new band photo
here .
In other news, Skyforger will be issuing their new CD, Semigalls' Warchant, on February 3rd via Folter Records. It will feature Skyforger's demo album (previously on tape, sold out years ago) Semigalls' Warchant 1997 (all tracks digitally remastered) and additional four new bonus tracks, recorded in December 2004. CD will also have new layout and previosly unseen photos from band's archives. You can view the album cover here .
Folter Records has also released limited (to 500 copies) editions of first two albums of Skyforger: Kauja Pie Saules (1998) and Latvian Riflemen (2000) 2000 on LP for first time. All tracks are remastered and Latvian Riflemen will feature also previously never before available bonus track from 1999 recording sessions: 'Brother Rides To The War'.
Skyforger is hitting the road in February on the Ancient Flames Over Europe Tour featuring support acts SEAR BLISS and SALACIOUS GODS
February
3 - Berlin, Germany at K17
4 - Schwerin, Germany at Dr.K
5 - Dortmund, Germany at Das Zentrum/Scharnhorst
6 - Arnhem, Holland at Goudvishal
7 - Gent, Belgium at Frontline
9 - Prague, Czech Republic at TBA
10 - Stuttgart, Germany at JH Anna
11 - Innsbruck, Austria at Hafen
12 - Halle, Germany at Uhrenwerk
Other upcoming dates are as follows
19 - Riga, Latvia at Kabata (with HELLBOX, LOITS & MUST
MISSA)
April
28 - Derry, Ireland at Bound For Boston (with WAYLANDER and MADRA)
29 - Dublin, Ireland at Vodoo Lounge (with Waylander,
AFTERMATH and SOL AXIS) 30 - Belfast, Ireland at Rosetta
Bar (with Aftermath and OLD SEASON)
May
1 May London, UK at TBA
www.bravewords.com
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In his place, the band have added two new members: Motors (guitars) and Kaspars, who plays various folk instruments (bagpipes, pipes, kokle etc). You can view a new band photo
here .
In other news, Skyforger will be issuing their new CD, Semigalls' Warchant, on February 3rd via Folter Records. It will feature Skyforger's demo album (previously on tape, sold out years ago) Semigalls' Warchant 1997 (all tracks digitally remastered) and additional four new bonus tracks, recorded in December 2004. CD will also have new layout and previosly unseen photos from band's archives. You can view the album cover here .
Folter Records has also released limited (to 500 copies) editions of first two albums of Skyforger: Kauja Pie Saules (1998) and Latvian Riflemen (2000) 2000 on LP for first time. All tracks are remastered and Latvian Riflemen will feature also previously never before available bonus track from 1999 recording sessions: 'Brother Rides To The War'.
Skyforger is hitting the road in February on the Ancient Flames Over Europe Tour featuring support acts SEAR BLISS and SALACIOUS GODS
February
3 - Berlin, Germany at K17
4 - Schwerin, Germany at Dr.K
5 - Dortmund, Germany at Das Zentrum/Scharnhorst
6 - Arnhem, Holland at Goudvishal
7 - Gent, Belgium at Frontline
9 - Prague, Czech Republic at TBA
10 - Stuttgart, Germany at JH Anna
11 - Innsbruck, Austria at Hafen
12 - Halle, Germany at Uhrenwerk
Other upcoming dates are as follows
19 - Riga, Latvia at Kabata (with HELLBOX, LOITS & MUST
MISSA)
April
28 - Derry, Ireland at Bound For Boston (with WAYLANDER and MADRA)
29 - Dublin, Ireland at Vodoo Lounge (with Waylander,
AFTERMATH and SOL AXIS) 30 - Belfast, Ireland at Rosetta
Bar (with Aftermath and OLD SEASON)
May
1 May London, UK at TBA
www.bravewords.com
Read more ››
Accept - Reunites, But Only For a Tour!
Legendary German Metallers Accept has officially reunited, the classic line-up will play some shows live the summer of 2005. Three festivals is booked so far, Rock Hard Festival, Wacken Open Air and Sweden Rock Magazine.
But there will not be any new album or DVD, this is just a tour to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Explains singer Udo Dirkscheider.
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But there will not be any new album or DVD, this is just a tour to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Explains singer Udo Dirkscheider.
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| Source: | Sweden Rock Magazine] |
| Band profile: | Accept |
Mors Principium Est - New Keyboard Player
The album has been recorded, mixed and mastered. The album covers are also ready.
Everything looks and sounds really good!!!
At this point the release date may be at april, 2005. But nothing is for sure, at least not yet.
We have a new keyboard player called JOONA KUKKOLA.
He joined our team just before we went to studio, so you can hear his skills on the new album.
www.morsprincipiumest.com
Everything looks and sounds really good!!!
At this point the release date may be at april, 2005. But nothing is for sure, at least not yet.
We have a new keyboard player called JOONA KUKKOLA.
He joined our team just before we went to studio, so you can hear his skills on the new album.
www.morsprincipiumest.com
God Forbid - New Year Message & Title Of New CD
Happy New Year everyone,
First of all, we want to apologize to all the God Forbid fans who were looking forward to seeing us in Pittsburgh as part of the Stillborn Fest. Our transportation broke down and we couldn't make it. We promise to do a make up show in March-April.
2004 has been the best year we have had as a band with a trek on Ozzfest as well as first time tours in mainland Europe and Japan. We'd like to thank Century Media worldwide, Tim and Face the Music Touring, Paul Ryan at the Agency Group, everyone at the Syndicate, and all of the bands we've played with this year. Most of all we have to thank all of the fans who have shown such amazing support. With out the people who attend the concerts, buy the records, and appreciate the music, we wouldn't be doing this.
We'll start work on "IV:Constitution of Treason" at the start of the new year, and I have to say that we are extremely excited. We have never been this comfortable or had this much material already writtten going into writing sessions, so it should be a quick and painless process. There are plans for a headline US and UK tour coming up. We'll see everyone on tour in early 2005! Peace.
Doc
First of all, we want to apologize to all the God Forbid fans who were looking forward to seeing us in Pittsburgh as part of the Stillborn Fest. Our transportation broke down and we couldn't make it. We promise to do a make up show in March-April.
2004 has been the best year we have had as a band with a trek on Ozzfest as well as first time tours in mainland Europe and Japan. We'd like to thank Century Media worldwide, Tim and Face the Music Touring, Paul Ryan at the Agency Group, everyone at the Syndicate, and all of the bands we've played with this year. Most of all we have to thank all of the fans who have shown such amazing support. With out the people who attend the concerts, buy the records, and appreciate the music, we wouldn't be doing this.
We'll start work on "IV:Constitution of Treason" at the start of the new year, and I have to say that we are extremely excited. We have never been this comfortable or had this much material already writtten going into writing sessions, so it should be a quick and painless process. There are plans for a headline US and UK tour coming up. We'll see everyone on tour in early 2005! Peace.
Doc
| Band profile: | God Forbid |
Hate Eternal - New Album On The Way
Hate Eternal guitarist Erik Rutan as been speaking abut the final stages of the recording process of the band's new album, to be called 'I, Monarch', due for release in April 2005.
The band have released one special advance version of the title track for use on an upcoming Earache CD given away free with the January 19 issue of the UK's Metal Hammer magazine, and Rutan is thrilled to be nearing the time when the band can unleash the rest of the record.
Comments the guitarist/vocalist;
"Just wanted to let all the fans know our third Hate Eternal record 'I, Monarch' is being mixed as we speak and shall be finished on January 4th, 2005 for a spring 2005 release. I just want to say that never have I been so prepared for an album and never have I spent so much time crafting an album. Therefore I feel like we really captured something special. It sounds amazing. At my studio I bought the analog 2 inch machine from Morrisound that we recorded the whole album to which was very special. Jim Morris sold it to me. In the past I recorded both 'Domination' and part of the 'Gateways...' album with it, and it's been used on great albums by numerous other bands like Deicide, Suffocation, Cannibal Corpse and Death so it is a very classic machine and I am very honored to have it be a part of my studio now."
"The tones on this album are amazing, such depth and clarity yet so pummeling.The material is very diverse I feel without compromising what Hate Eternal represents, which is an extreme Metal outfit. I got some killer solos on here and the drumming on the record is groundbreaking I feel, so I am very psyched to get this thing out and tour our asses off next year. I
think everyone will be very pleased. We look forward to getting back on the road and supporting 'I, Monarch' with a few surprises for sure . Hope all is Well for all our fans out there and be prepared!"
http://www.earache.com/
The band have released one special advance version of the title track for use on an upcoming Earache CD given away free with the January 19 issue of the UK's Metal Hammer magazine, and Rutan is thrilled to be nearing the time when the band can unleash the rest of the record.
Comments the guitarist/vocalist;
"Just wanted to let all the fans know our third Hate Eternal record 'I, Monarch' is being mixed as we speak and shall be finished on January 4th, 2005 for a spring 2005 release. I just want to say that never have I been so prepared for an album and never have I spent so much time crafting an album. Therefore I feel like we really captured something special. It sounds amazing. At my studio I bought the analog 2 inch machine from Morrisound that we recorded the whole album to which was very special. Jim Morris sold it to me. In the past I recorded both 'Domination' and part of the 'Gateways...' album with it, and it's been used on great albums by numerous other bands like Deicide, Suffocation, Cannibal Corpse and Death so it is a very classic machine and I am very honored to have it be a part of my studio now."
"The tones on this album are amazing, such depth and clarity yet so pummeling.The material is very diverse I feel without compromising what Hate Eternal represents, which is an extreme Metal outfit. I got some killer solos on here and the drumming on the record is groundbreaking I feel, so I am very psyched to get this thing out and tour our asses off next year. I
think everyone will be very pleased. We look forward to getting back on the road and supporting 'I, Monarch' with a few surprises for sure . Hope all is Well for all our fans out there and be prepared!"
http://www.earache.com/
Ayreon - The Final Experiment Bonus Disc
Posted on official website:
We now announce the guest singers who will appear on the semi-acoustic bonus disc that will go with The Final Experiment re-issue. Audioclips, reports and more information coming soon!
The singers:
* Astrid van der Veen - Dreamtime
* Ruud Houweling - Eyes of Time
* Rodney Blaze - The Accusation
* Esther Boer-Ladiges - Ye Courtyard Minstrel Boy
* John JayCee Cuijpers - Sail Away to Avalon
* Peter Daltrey- Nature's Dance
* Marcela Bovio - Waracle
* Irene Jansen - Merlin's Will
* Valentine - Charm of the Seer
The instrumentalists:
* Arjen Lucassen - guitars, drums and percussion
* Lori Linstruth ? electric guitar solos
* Davy Mickers ? drums
* Marieke van der Heyden ? cello
* Ewa Albering ? Flute
* Jeroen Goossens ? Wind instruments
* Valentine ? piano
* Peter Vink ? acoustic bass guitar
* Dewi Kerstens ? cello
www.ayreon.com
We now announce the guest singers who will appear on the semi-acoustic bonus disc that will go with The Final Experiment re-issue. Audioclips, reports and more information coming soon!
The singers:
* Astrid van der Veen - Dreamtime
* Ruud Houweling - Eyes of Time
* Rodney Blaze - The Accusation
* Esther Boer-Ladiges - Ye Courtyard Minstrel Boy
* John JayCee Cuijpers - Sail Away to Avalon
* Peter Daltrey- Nature's Dance
* Marcela Bovio - Waracle
* Irene Jansen - Merlin's Will
* Valentine - Charm of the Seer
The instrumentalists:
* Arjen Lucassen - guitars, drums and percussion
* Lori Linstruth ? electric guitar solos
* Davy Mickers ? drums
* Marieke van der Heyden ? cello
* Ewa Albering ? Flute
* Jeroen Goossens ? Wind instruments
* Valentine ? piano
* Peter Vink ? acoustic bass guitar
* Dewi Kerstens ? cello
www.ayreon.com
| Band profile: | Ayreon |
Nasum - Vocalist Mieszko Talarczyk Is Missing
Mieszko and his girlfriend went to Thailand to spend the holidays. They left a few days before Christmas and were scheduled to return right after New Years Eve. They were staying in a bungalow at Phi Phi Island and when the big wave came and swept the bungalow away the two were seperated. Mieszko's girlfriend is being reported hospitalized "badly injured", and he himself is still missing.
| Band profile: | Nasum |
Symphony X - Update
As Russ' solo cd was taking quite a bit longer than anticipated, & Mike Romeo was anxious to get going full force on the new Symphony X cd, they both agreed that Russ would take his solo effort to another studio to complete the mixing. Russ is looking for a certain sound & said that Mike "made the music sound too good"; Russ should be finishing up the final mix in the following week or so. In the meantime, MJR has begun working in earnest on the new Symphony X cd with help from the other band members; we'll have more information here as it becomes available.
http://www.symphonyx.com
http://www.symphonyx.com
| Band profile: | Symphony X |
Satyricon Guitarists Charged Of Rape
SATYRICON guitarists Steinar Gundersen and A.O. Gronbech were arrested and charged in Canada for drugging and raping a woman in the band's tour bus after a concert in Toronto.
"I can confirm that the Norwegian consul in Toronto has been in contact with the arrestees, and followed up by, among other things, visiting them in jail and obtaining legal assistance," said Anne Lene Dale Sandstein, press officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to Norwegian TV 2 Nettavisen.
According to Canadian police, the crimes were committed after SATYRICON had performed at the club Fun Haus in Toronto last Tuesday (Dec. 14), reported the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet.
"A woman from Toronto explained that she went with the two Norwegian musicians to their tour bus," said Kristin Bacharach at the Toronto police to the paper. There she was reportedly drugged and sexually assaulted.
Bacharach confirmed that the two musicians have been arrested and are charged. DNA tests have been taken. If found guilty, the two musicians may be sentenced to ten years in prison.
As a result of the musicians' arrests, the remaining dates on SATYRICON's North American tour with 3 INCHES OF BLOOD (including a New York show) were cancelled."
"I can confirm that the Norwegian consul in Toronto has been in contact with the arrestees, and followed up by, among other things, visiting them in jail and obtaining legal assistance," said Anne Lene Dale Sandstein, press officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to Norwegian TV 2 Nettavisen.
According to Canadian police, the crimes were committed after SATYRICON had performed at the club Fun Haus in Toronto last Tuesday (Dec. 14), reported the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet.
"A woman from Toronto explained that she went with the two Norwegian musicians to their tour bus," said Kristin Bacharach at the Toronto police to the paper. There she was reportedly drugged and sexually assaulted.
Bacharach confirmed that the two musicians have been arrested and are charged. DNA tests have been taken. If found guilty, the two musicians may be sentenced to ten years in prison.
As a result of the musicians' arrests, the remaining dates on SATYRICON's North American tour with 3 INCHES OF BLOOD (including a New York show) were cancelled."
| Source: | roadrun.com |
| Band profile: | Satyricon |
Labyrinth - Sing With Arise, More Updates
It's official: Labyrinth have signed for Arise Records!
Do you remember last time we said: 'They're goin' really MAD' ?
Click here to know why...
So, waiting the new album, Labs & S:O:T Staff want to wish you all a Merry Xmas and a REALLY Happy New Year !!!
Keep you in the Maze...
GREAT NEWS DIRECTLY FROM LABYRINTH 'S MANAGER !!!
The name of the new Labyrinth's album will be 'Freeman' and it is finally ready, after the recording & mixing sessions at the Elnor Studio (Milan) and the mastering sessions in The House Of Audio Studios in Germany. This one is a big step in the new frontier of Labyrinth's sound: you shall judge it in March 2005, when 'Freeman' will be out!!!
It's very difficult to say in which direction the 2005 Lab's sound is gone, if we consider that in the 10 tracks of 'Freeman' we can find the most various things: from the band's most aggressive song ever 'Dive In Open Waters', to the mid tempos with killer riffs and harmonics melodies & seventies - or speedy - periods, to disquieting 'Malcom Gray', a song that will give a thrill to more than a people!
By the way - 'bout thrill - the album cover will be, this time, a picture realized by the famous Emmanuel Mathez, the same who realized the videoclip for the song 'L.Y.A.F.H'.
It's not enough: the Italian edition (initial limited pressing) will be an extra value as a live DVD recorded in Tokyo during the Banzai Tour (May 2004)!
You can understand this time the guys are goin' really MAD !!!
Really soon more pics, news and... some music!!! ^____-
www.labyrinthmusic.it
Do you remember last time we said: 'They're goin' really MAD' ?
Click here to know why...
So, waiting the new album, Labs & S:O:T Staff want to wish you all a Merry Xmas and a REALLY Happy New Year !!!
Keep you in the Maze...
GREAT NEWS DIRECTLY FROM LABYRINTH 'S MANAGER !!!
The name of the new Labyrinth's album will be 'Freeman' and it is finally ready, after the recording & mixing sessions at the Elnor Studio (Milan) and the mastering sessions in The House Of Audio Studios in Germany. This one is a big step in the new frontier of Labyrinth's sound: you shall judge it in March 2005, when 'Freeman' will be out!!!
It's very difficult to say in which direction the 2005 Lab's sound is gone, if we consider that in the 10 tracks of 'Freeman' we can find the most various things: from the band's most aggressive song ever 'Dive In Open Waters', to the mid tempos with killer riffs and harmonics melodies & seventies - or speedy - periods, to disquieting 'Malcom Gray', a song that will give a thrill to more than a people!
By the way - 'bout thrill - the album cover will be, this time, a picture realized by the famous Emmanuel Mathez, the same who realized the videoclip for the song 'L.Y.A.F.H'.
It's not enough: the Italian edition (initial limited pressing) will be an extra value as a live DVD recorded in Tokyo during the Banzai Tour (May 2004)!
You can understand this time the guys are goin' really MAD !!!
Really soon more pics, news and... some music!!! ^____-
www.labyrinthmusic.it
| Band profile: | Labyrinth |
Trans-Siberian Orchestra- Daryl Pediford Pass Away
It is with deep sorrow that we have to announce the passing of our bandmate Daryl Pediford. He was a magical talent and for those of you who had the opportunity to see him light up the stage, you know how much he will be missed.
It was a blessing to be able to spend time with such a spirited soul. We treasure the time we had with him both personally and professionally.
Daryl Pediford was more than a fellow band member, more than a friend.
He was our brother
http://www.trans-siberian.com
It was a blessing to be able to spend time with such a spirited soul. We treasure the time we had with him both personally and professionally.
Daryl Pediford was more than a fellow band member, more than a friend.
He was our brother
http://www.trans-siberian.com
Lullacry - New Album To Be Delayed
We just came back from the Astia-studio! Unfortunately we didn´t manage to finish the recordings in time. We have still some guitars and vocals to do. And because we want to make the best fuckin´ album possible, we will continue in the beginning of the next year. At the moment there´s no studio time available, so we have to re-schedule rest of the shit, you know.. So, Good news is that the album definitely rocks like hell but we want to make it HOTTER THAN HELL!!! Bad news is that we are not able to release it in time. We WILL let you know about the new release dates as soon as it´s possible. THANX FOR PATIENCE GUYS AND GALS, I promise we won´t let you down!
Take care & rock on!
- Sami
www.lullacry.com
Take care & rock on!
- Sami
www.lullacry.com
| Band profile: | Lullacry |