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Gorgoroth singer denies cruelty to animals
The singer of the Norwegian black metal band accused of "offending religious feelings" during a concert in Poland last weekend has rejected accusations that the group had breached the Polish law on protection of animals by displaying the severed and impaled heads of sheep as part of their stage act.
The concert, which took place at the studio of a local TV station, "was never meant to reach the media," GORGOROTH vocalist Gaahl told the NRK newspaper. "Producers Metal Mind bought the sheep heads at a butcher shop. We weren't involved in animal-torture of any kind."
In addition to facing possible animal-cruelty charges, the members of GORGOROTH are suspected of having breached article 196 of the Polish penal code concerning offense to religious feelings, according to Miroslawa Kalinowska-Zajdak, a spokesperson for the public prosecutor in Krakow. The maximum penalty for breaching the article is five years in prison.
A TV station in Krakow, which complained about the performance, had acquired broadcasting rights for the show, Kalinowska-Zajdak said, adding that the prosecutor might ask for Norwegian help in questioning group members.
The singer of GORGOROTH is no stranger to the Norwegian penal system, having previously been convicted three times for various acts of violence, according to the newspaper Bergens Tidende.
In April, the 28-year-old Sunnfjord resident has to face charges for what the police have characterized as "extremely brutal use of force."
On the night of February 22, 2002, the GORGOROTH vocalist is said to have beaten and kicked a man in his 40s repeatedly in his head and face so severely that he had to get stitches in his head, nose and mouth. In addition, the man had sustained injuries to his teeth and nose bone.
The victim was admitted into a hospital and is reported to have suffered long-term injuries. As a result of the incident, the victim's lawyer, Robert Fonn, is asking the GORGOROTH singer to pay 100,000 Norwegian kronor (approximately $14,400) in punitive damages. If convicted, Gaahl faces nine years behind bars.
In 2001, Gaahl was sentenced to one year in prison without parole after an episode of violence where he assaulted his victim for hours. In addition, he was ordered to pay 158,000 kronor (approximately $23,000) in punitive damages.
In the 2001 sentence, the court wrote that Gaahl's use of violence was "extremely raw and brutal", adding that there was no "understandable motive" for the assault.
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The concert, which took place at the studio of a local TV station, "was never meant to reach the media," GORGOROTH vocalist Gaahl told the NRK newspaper. "Producers Metal Mind bought the sheep heads at a butcher shop. We weren't involved in animal-torture of any kind."
In addition to facing possible animal-cruelty charges, the members of GORGOROTH are suspected of having breached article 196 of the Polish penal code concerning offense to religious feelings, according to Miroslawa Kalinowska-Zajdak, a spokesperson for the public prosecutor in Krakow. The maximum penalty for breaching the article is five years in prison.
A TV station in Krakow, which complained about the performance, had acquired broadcasting rights for the show, Kalinowska-Zajdak said, adding that the prosecutor might ask for Norwegian help in questioning group members.
The singer of GORGOROTH is no stranger to the Norwegian penal system, having previously been convicted three times for various acts of violence, according to the newspaper Bergens Tidende.
In April, the 28-year-old Sunnfjord resident has to face charges for what the police have characterized as "extremely brutal use of force."
On the night of February 22, 2002, the GORGOROTH vocalist is said to have beaten and kicked a man in his 40s repeatedly in his head and face so severely that he had to get stitches in his head, nose and mouth. In addition, the man had sustained injuries to his teeth and nose bone.
The victim was admitted into a hospital and is reported to have suffered long-term injuries. As a result of the incident, the victim's lawyer, Robert Fonn, is asking the GORGOROTH singer to pay 100,000 Norwegian kronor (approximately $14,400) in punitive damages. If convicted, Gaahl faces nine years behind bars.
In 2001, Gaahl was sentenced to one year in prison without parole after an episode of violence where he assaulted his victim for hours. In addition, he was ordered to pay 158,000 kronor (approximately $23,000) in punitive damages.
In the 2001 sentence, the court wrote that Gaahl's use of violence was "extremely raw and brutal", adding that there was no "understandable motive" for the assault.
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| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Gorgoroth face two years in Polish prison
Norwegian black metal band GORGOROTH are being investigated in Poland for causing religious offense after a show that included dozens of sheep heads on stakes, a literal blood bath and a naked, crucified woman, newspaper Aftenposten reports.
The concert in Krakow was broadcast by state TV station TVP and the resulting scandal was the center of attention in Polish media, according to Aftenposten. The band are now being investigated for causing religious offense, which is punishable by up to two years in prison.
The police are also considering an investigation of cruelty to animals.
"On stage there was blood everywhere. About ten decapitated sheep heads and naked people, alive, on large crosses," TVP director Andrzej Jeziorek told newspaper VG. "Everyone was painted with 100 liters of sheep blood. Also there were Satanist symbols everywhere. One of the hanging female models fainted and an ambulance had to be called,".
Jeziorek said that the TVP staff were shocked and reported the show to police.
"This kind of thing should happen on state TV and especially not in Krakow, which is the Pope's city," Jeziorek said. Jeziorek wanted to halt the concert but feared a riot from enthusiastic, bloodied fans who had paid for tickets.
The band were recording a concert DVD and had promised fans a very special show in Poland, and had rigged the stage behind curtains to keep the content secret.
Recent troubles with sects and Satanist groups have made the issue especially sensitive in Poland.
Here are links to several other media reports on the incident:
NRK (Norwegian) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/3490664.html
Bergensavisen (Norwegian) http://www.ba.no/puls/musikk/article866521.ece
VG (Norwegian) http://www.vg.no/pub/vgart.hbs?artid=213083
Die Presse (German) http://www.diepresse.com/Artikel.aspx?channel=k&ressort=ku&id=403117
The concert in Krakow was broadcast by state TV station TVP and the resulting scandal was the center of attention in Polish media, according to Aftenposten. The band are now being investigated for causing religious offense, which is punishable by up to two years in prison.
The police are also considering an investigation of cruelty to animals.
"On stage there was blood everywhere. About ten decapitated sheep heads and naked people, alive, on large crosses," TVP director Andrzej Jeziorek told newspaper VG. "Everyone was painted with 100 liters of sheep blood. Also there were Satanist symbols everywhere. One of the hanging female models fainted and an ambulance had to be called,".
Jeziorek said that the TVP staff were shocked and reported the show to police.
"This kind of thing should happen on state TV and especially not in Krakow, which is the Pope's city," Jeziorek said. Jeziorek wanted to halt the concert but feared a riot from enthusiastic, bloodied fans who had paid for tickets.
The band were recording a concert DVD and had promised fans a very special show in Poland, and had rigged the stage behind curtains to keep the content secret.
Recent troubles with sects and Satanist groups have made the issue especially sensitive in Poland.
Here are links to several other media reports on the incident:
NRK (Norwegian) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/3490664.html
Bergensavisen (Norwegian) http://www.ba.no/puls/musikk/article866521.ece
VG (Norwegian) http://www.vg.no/pub/vgart.hbs?artid=213083
Die Presse (German) http://www.diepresse.com/Artikel.aspx?channel=k&ressort=ku&id=403117
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Rhapsody - Best of on 23rd February
Rhapsody's former label, Limb Music, is releasing a "Best Of..." of the band called "Tales From The Emerald Sword Saga". This compilation comprises selected songs from the "Legendady Tales" to the "Power Of The Dragonflame" full-length albums and the EP.
View album cover here: http://www.metal-archives.com/images/37374.jpg
"Tales From The Emerald Sword Saga" tracklist:
1. Warrior of Ice
2. Rage of the Winter
3. Forest of Unicorns
4. Land of Immortals
5. Emerald Sword
6. Wisdom of the Kings
7. Wings of Destiny
8. Riding the Winds Of Eternity (edit)
9. Dawn of Victory
10. Holy Thunderforce
11. The Village of Dwarves
12. Rain of a Thousand Flames
13. Knightrider of Doom
14. March of the Swordmaster
15. Power of the Dragonflame
16. Lamento Eroico
There will be available a Special Edition Box (with a different cover) with photo cards, video, poster and sticker. This version comes with the "Holy Thunderforce (Videoclip)" as a bonus track.
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View album cover here: http://www.metal-archives.com/images/37374.jpg
"Tales From The Emerald Sword Saga" tracklist:
1. Warrior of Ice
2. Rage of the Winter
3. Forest of Unicorns
4. Land of Immortals
5. Emerald Sword
6. Wisdom of the Kings
7. Wings of Destiny
8. Riding the Winds Of Eternity (edit)
9. Dawn of Victory
10. Holy Thunderforce
11. The Village of Dwarves
12. Rain of a Thousand Flames
13. Knightrider of Doom
14. March of the Swordmaster
15. Power of the Dragonflame
16. Lamento Eroico
There will be available a Special Edition Box (with a different cover) with photo cards, video, poster and sticker. This version comes with the "Holy Thunderforce (Videoclip)" as a bonus track.
Read more ››
| Band profile: | Rhapsody |
For My Pain soon in studio
For My Pain?, the Finnish "gothic metal" band featuring Tuomas Holopainen (NIGHTWISH) on keyboards, Altti Veteläinen (ex-ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW) on bass, Lauri Tuohimaa (EMBRAZE) on guitar, Olli-Pekka Törrö (ex-ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW) on guitar, Juha Kylmänen (REFLEXION) on vocals, and Petri Sankala (ex-ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW) on drums, will enter the studio in March to record a couple of new songs for an upcoming EP/single. A late spring release through Spinefarm Records is expected.
As previously reported, FOR MY PAIN have been nominated for a Femma Gala 2004 award in the "Listeners' Choice" category. Voting is currently open online at this location. The award ceremony will be held on February 20 at Nosturi in Helsinki.
As previously reported, FOR MY PAIN have been nominated for a Femma Gala 2004 award in the "Listeners' Choice" category. Voting is currently open online at this location. The award ceremony will be held on February 20 at Nosturi in Helsinki.
Marduk - DVD delayed
Swedish black metallers MARDUK have been forced to push back the European release date of their much-anticipated DVD, "Funeral Marches And Warsongs", to late February. The disc will surface in the U.S through The End Records and South America through Hellion Records.
According to a posting on the band's web site, the delay was caused by "problems with the printer."
Signed copies of the DVD can be obtained through the group's own Blooddawn Productions at this location:http://www.marduk.nu/marduk/news/News.htm#
The long-delayed disc includes, among other features, a live show recorded in Paris on the European leg of the "World Funeral" tour as well as footage of the band's reunion with former vocalist Joakim Göthberg during their appearance at the Party.San Open Air festival in Germany in August 2003.
"Funeral Marches And Warsongs" (view cover here) track listing:
Live at La Loco in Paris, France, Paris - April 9, 2003:
01. Blackcrowned
02. With Satan and Victorious Weapons
03. Azrael
04. Wolves
05. World Funeral
06. Hearse
07. Bleached Bones
08. Of Hells Fire
09. Darkness It Shall Be
10. Fistfucking Gods Planet
Live in Katowice, Poland - April 5, 2003:
01. Blackcrowned
02. With Satan and Victorious Weapons
03. Azrael
04. Wolves
05. World Funeral
06. Hearse
07. Bleached Bones
08. Of Hells Fire
09. Darkness It Shall Be
10. Fistfucking Gods Planet
Live at Party.San Open Air festival in Bad Berka, Germany - August 7, 2003:
01. Jesus Christ Sodomized
02. Baptism by Fire
03. The Black
04. Still Fucking Dead
Video clips:
01. Hearse (recorded April 2003)
02. World Funeral (recorded April 2003)
According to a posting on the band's web site, the delay was caused by "problems with the printer."
Signed copies of the DVD can be obtained through the group's own Blooddawn Productions at this location:http://www.marduk.nu/marduk/news/News.htm#
The long-delayed disc includes, among other features, a live show recorded in Paris on the European leg of the "World Funeral" tour as well as footage of the band's reunion with former vocalist Joakim Göthberg during their appearance at the Party.San Open Air festival in Germany in August 2003.
"Funeral Marches And Warsongs" (view cover here) track listing:
Live at La Loco in Paris, France, Paris - April 9, 2003:
01. Blackcrowned
02. With Satan and Victorious Weapons
03. Azrael
04. Wolves
05. World Funeral
06. Hearse
07. Bleached Bones
08. Of Hells Fire
09. Darkness It Shall Be
10. Fistfucking Gods Planet
Live in Katowice, Poland - April 5, 2003:
01. Blackcrowned
02. With Satan and Victorious Weapons
03. Azrael
04. Wolves
05. World Funeral
06. Hearse
07. Bleached Bones
08. Of Hells Fire
09. Darkness It Shall Be
10. Fistfucking Gods Planet
Live at Party.San Open Air festival in Bad Berka, Germany - August 7, 2003:
01. Jesus Christ Sodomized
02. Baptism by Fire
03. The Black
04. Still Fucking Dead
Video clips:
01. Hearse (recorded April 2003)
02. World Funeral (recorded April 2003)
| Band profile: | Marduk |
Deathwitch - Statement on promo CD controversy
Dan Slaughter, drummer of the Swedish "raw, bestial death metallers" DEATHWITCH, has issued the following statement regarding the group's most recent CD, "Violence Blasphemy Sodomy":
"I have received a lot of negative reactions from journalists and press because of a line on our promo CD of our latest album 'Violence Blasphemy Sodomy' released by Earache Records/Wicked World. The line is 'Note to Journalists: DEATHWITCH don't give a FUCK what you think."
"This was written by some one working for Earache/Wicked World and was NOT approved by me or the band. I didn't know a FUCK about this line until I got reactions on it and finally got the promo my self. So that line do not comes from the band! We hate it and of course we care about journalists and especially the underground scene. I think it's a very stupid thing to write on a promo CD. Then why send promos???
"So FUCK this shit and hail the metal of morbid death!"
"I have received a lot of negative reactions from journalists and press because of a line on our promo CD of our latest album 'Violence Blasphemy Sodomy' released by Earache Records/Wicked World. The line is 'Note to Journalists: DEATHWITCH don't give a FUCK what you think."
"This was written by some one working for Earache/Wicked World and was NOT approved by me or the band. I didn't know a FUCK about this line until I got reactions on it and finally got the promo my self. So that line do not comes from the band! We hate it and of course we care about journalists and especially the underground scene. I think it's a very stupid thing to write on a promo CD. Then why send promos???
"So FUCK this shit and hail the metal of morbid death!"
Death - Tribute To Death By James Murphy Soon!!
Former DEATH/TESTAMENT guitarist James Murphy has reportedly secured a deal with Holland's Mascot Records for his upcoming all-star tribute to album being put together in memory of DEATH mainman Chuck Schuldiner.
The CD, said to be titled "Within The Mind", is tentatively scheduled to include contributions from SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson and bassist Paul Gray, MALEVOLENT CREATION/ex-SUFFOCATION drummer Dave Culross, ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION vocalist Brett Hoffmann and CKY guitarist Deron Miller. A late 2004 release is expected.
The CD, said to be titled "Within The Mind", is tentatively scheduled to include contributions from SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson and bassist Paul Gray, MALEVOLENT CREATION/ex-SUFFOCATION drummer Dave Culross, ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION vocalist Brett Hoffmann and CKY guitarist Deron Miller. A late 2004 release is expected.
| Band profile: | Death |
Karmaggedon Release Information, January/February
MORIFADE
Title; Domi<]nation
Releasedate; 09/02/04
Format; CD / CD-digi
Territory; World excluding the Americas and Japan
OVERVIEW
The beginning of 2004 will get a highlight in the form of the third album by the Swedish Power Metal band MORIFADE. The previous album "Imaginarium" received excellent reviews, but "Domi<]nation" is an album that crosses all the boundaries needed for a killer Power Metal album A.D. 2003 !
Innovative, progressive, but not in a way that makes this a difficult listening, good songs prevail on this album !
If Power Metal is your cup of tea then MORIFADE is your thing to check out !
MARKETING AND PROMOTION
· Advertisement in all relevant Media.
· Huge service to relevant media, there will be massive media coverage.
SELLING POINTS
· The previous album "Imaginarium" did really well worldwide.
· Recorded at Los Angered Studio (o.a. Evergrey) by Andy La Rocque (a.o. King Diamond/Death).
· First 5.000 copies come in a limited edition digipack with five (!!!) bonussongs.
· The digi and the normal CD have a video-track added for "Lost Within a Shade".
· Design by C.A. Interactive (a.o. Skyfire, Forefather).
TRACKLISTING
Parallels
A Silent Revolution
The Second Coming
Words I Never Speak
Clarity (Fragments of a Dream)
Panopticon
The Rising
Erase
Memory's End
Cast a Spell*
As Time Decides*
Tomorrow Knows*
Dance with the Devil*
Judas (Helloween-cover)*
Lost Within a Shade (video-track)
* = bonus track for the digi-pack only !!!
MORE INFO CAN BE FOUND AT
www.karmageddonmedia.com
www.morifade.com
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V/A
Title; Nordic Metal - A Tribute to Euronymous
Releasedate; 09/02/04
Cat. # KARMA011
Format; CD
Barcode; 8 24971 70112 0
Territory; Europe only !
OVERVIEW
This is the long-since deleted CLASSIC compilation, also sub-titled "A Tribute To Euronymous", which ofcourse is the legendary MAYHEM-guitarist who died in 1993?This album originates from the mid nineties and back then this compilation was seen as a very valuable possession for anyone being part of the expanding Black Metal scene (obviously a look at the track-list explains exactly why?).
We have decided to make it available again, first of all because we like it a lot and secondly because there is such a big demand !!! The design is spiced up and the sound was always killer on this compilation that actually should be declared "Best Black Metal Compilation" ever?
Read more ››
Title; Domi<]nation
Releasedate; 09/02/04
Format; CD / CD-digi
Territory; World excluding the Americas and Japan
OVERVIEW
The beginning of 2004 will get a highlight in the form of the third album by the Swedish Power Metal band MORIFADE. The previous album "Imaginarium" received excellent reviews, but "Domi<]nation" is an album that crosses all the boundaries needed for a killer Power Metal album A.D. 2003 !
Innovative, progressive, but not in a way that makes this a difficult listening, good songs prevail on this album !
If Power Metal is your cup of tea then MORIFADE is your thing to check out !
MARKETING AND PROMOTION
· Advertisement in all relevant Media.
· Huge service to relevant media, there will be massive media coverage.
SELLING POINTS
· The previous album "Imaginarium" did really well worldwide.
· Recorded at Los Angered Studio (o.a. Evergrey) by Andy La Rocque (a.o. King Diamond/Death).
· First 5.000 copies come in a limited edition digipack with five (!!!) bonussongs.
· The digi and the normal CD have a video-track added for "Lost Within a Shade".
· Design by C.A. Interactive (a.o. Skyfire, Forefather).
TRACKLISTING
Parallels
A Silent Revolution
The Second Coming
Words I Never Speak
Clarity (Fragments of a Dream)
Panopticon
The Rising
Erase
Memory's End
Cast a Spell*
As Time Decides*
Tomorrow Knows*
Dance with the Devil*
Judas (Helloween-cover)*
Lost Within a Shade (video-track)
* = bonus track for the digi-pack only !!!
MORE INFO CAN BE FOUND AT
www.karmageddonmedia.com
www.morifade.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
V/A
Title; Nordic Metal - A Tribute to Euronymous
Releasedate; 09/02/04
Cat. # KARMA011
Format; CD
Barcode; 8 24971 70112 0
Territory; Europe only !
OVERVIEW
This is the long-since deleted CLASSIC compilation, also sub-titled "A Tribute To Euronymous", which ofcourse is the legendary MAYHEM-guitarist who died in 1993?This album originates from the mid nineties and back then this compilation was seen as a very valuable possession for anyone being part of the expanding Black Metal scene (obviously a look at the track-list explains exactly why?).
We have decided to make it available again, first of all because we like it a lot and secondly because there is such a big demand !!! The design is spiced up and the sound was always killer on this compilation that actually should be declared "Best Black Metal Compilation" ever?
Read more ››
Windir frontman died of hypothermia
The surviving members of the Norwegian black metal band WINDIR have issued a statement confirming reports that vocalist Terje "Valfar" Bakken was found dead on Saturday, January 17.
"Terje left his home Wednesday , when he did not return his family got worried and contacted the police. Saturday our greatest fear was confirmed. Terje was found dead at Reppastølen in the Sogndal valley. It seemed as if Terje was on his way to the family cabin at Fagereggi. Due to the cold weather and deep snow the trip became much harder than Terje expected. When he realized that he would not be able to reach the cabin, he tried to make his way back down. Unfortunately he did not make it. Terje was found just above Reppastølen. Forensic evidence says that Terje died of hypothermia. This tragic accident has made these times extremely difficult for his family, band members and friends.
"Terje was buried at Stedje church Tuesday .
"We hope you will respect his memory and let Terje's closest mourn in peace.
"A great man has passed away, but his music lives forever.
"Hváll, Steingrim, Sture, Strom & Righ."
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"Terje left his home Wednesday , when he did not return his family got worried and contacted the police. Saturday our greatest fear was confirmed. Terje was found dead at Reppastølen in the Sogndal valley. It seemed as if Terje was on his way to the family cabin at Fagereggi. Due to the cold weather and deep snow the trip became much harder than Terje expected. When he realized that he would not be able to reach the cabin, he tried to make his way back down. Unfortunately he did not make it. Terje was found just above Reppastølen. Forensic evidence says that Terje died of hypothermia. This tragic accident has made these times extremely difficult for his family, band members and friends.
"Terje was buried at Stedje church Tuesday .
"We hope you will respect his memory and let Terje's closest mourn in peace.
"A great man has passed away, but his music lives forever.
"Hváll, Steingrim, Sture, Strom & Righ."
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Dimmu Borgir: Nicholas is definitely out
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have issued an official statement confirming the departure of drummer Nick Barker.
Their statement reads as follows:
"Nicholas has been removed from the line up of DIMMU BORGIR. A session drummer will be used in the future. Don't waste your time speculating why, we have already moved on. See you on the road very soon!"
Their statement reads as follows:
"Nicholas has been removed from the line up of DIMMU BORGIR. A session drummer will be used in the future. Don't waste your time speculating why, we have already moved on. See you on the road very soon!"
| Band profile: | Dimmu Borgir |
The 69 Eyes - New Album on the way
Finnish goth-metallers THE 69 EYES are currently in pre-production for the follow-up to 2002's "Paris Kills", tentatively due late summer/early fall.
THE 69 EYES' "best of" CD, "Framed In Blood - The Very Blessed Of The 69 Eyes", and the group's first-ever DVD, "Helsinki Vampires", were issued on the same day last September. "Framed In Blood - The Very Blessed Of The 69 Eyes" is a compilation CD featuring THE 69 EYES' "goth 'n' roll classics," while "Helsinki Vampires" includes a live performance filmed at Tavastia in Helsinki in November 2002 along with all of the band's promo video clips and other extra material.
THE 69 EYES' "best of" CD, "Framed In Blood - The Very Blessed Of The 69 Eyes", and the group's first-ever DVD, "Helsinki Vampires", were issued on the same day last September. "Framed In Blood - The Very Blessed Of The 69 Eyes" is a compilation CD featuring THE 69 EYES' "goth 'n' roll classics," while "Helsinki Vampires" includes a live performance filmed at Tavastia in Helsinki in November 2002 along with all of the band's promo video clips and other extra material.
| Band profile: | The 69 Eyes |
Heaven Shall Burn Sign With Century Media
The dynamic European melodic death/metalcore quintet HEAVEN SHALL BURN recently inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. HSB have been called a musical hybrid of such genre defying bands as Earth Crisis, At The Gates and Bolt Thrower, which underlines the fact that they are basically about unifying the extremes of death metal and hardcore styles into an indestructible musical assault, while lyrically exposing their very dedicated, socially aware and politically engaged philosophies.
After an EP entitled In Battle… and a split LP with Fall of Serenity, HSB signed to Lifeforce Records/Impression Music for their 2000 debut album, Asunder. The label also released a split LP/CD with their long-time friends Caliban and 2002's album Whatever It May Take, which earned the band extreme praise from media and fans within both the metal and hardcore scenes. The group has just completed their third full-length recording, Antigone, which is currently set for a late spring release.
Marcus (vocals) and Maik (guitars) further describe their excitement over signing with Century Media Records:
"I am extremely excited to have signed to the label that is home to plenty of my favorite bands. 2004 promises to become a really challenging year for HSB. Full force ahead." Marcus
"I am very happy about the new deal with Century Media. It was a really important step forward to take as a band, but even more important was to make it together with a partner who doesn't only understand how to promote and market HSB's music, but who also has the ability and attitude to support the political and socio-critical dimension of the band. Furthermore, it means a lot to us that we didn't only find a good new home, but that will also manage to continue the co-operation with Lifeforce Records. There still won't be any compromises for the future with HSB! Everything that needs to be said will be said, and everything that needs to be done will be done!" Maik
"Antigone" CD / LP Track-List:
1. Echoes (Intro)
2. The Weapon They Fear
3. The Only Truth
4. Architects Of The Apocalypse
5. Voice Of The Voiceless
6. Numbing The Pain
7. To Harvest The Storm
8. Rìsandi Von (Outro)
9. Bleeding To Death
10.Tree Of Freedom
11.The Dream Is Dead
12.Deyjandi Von (Outro)
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After an EP entitled In Battle… and a split LP with Fall of Serenity, HSB signed to Lifeforce Records/Impression Music for their 2000 debut album, Asunder. The label also released a split LP/CD with their long-time friends Caliban and 2002's album Whatever It May Take, which earned the band extreme praise from media and fans within both the metal and hardcore scenes. The group has just completed their third full-length recording, Antigone, which is currently set for a late spring release.
Marcus (vocals) and Maik (guitars) further describe their excitement over signing with Century Media Records:
"I am extremely excited to have signed to the label that is home to plenty of my favorite bands. 2004 promises to become a really challenging year for HSB. Full force ahead." Marcus
"I am very happy about the new deal with Century Media. It was a really important step forward to take as a band, but even more important was to make it together with a partner who doesn't only understand how to promote and market HSB's music, but who also has the ability and attitude to support the political and socio-critical dimension of the band. Furthermore, it means a lot to us that we didn't only find a good new home, but that will also manage to continue the co-operation with Lifeforce Records. There still won't be any compromises for the future with HSB! Everything that needs to be said will be said, and everything that needs to be done will be done!" Maik
"Antigone" CD / LP Track-List:
1. Echoes (Intro)
2. The Weapon They Fear
3. The Only Truth
4. Architects Of The Apocalypse
5. Voice Of The Voiceless
6. Numbing The Pain
7. To Harvest The Storm
8. Rìsandi Von (Outro)
9. Bleeding To Death
10.Tree Of Freedom
11.The Dream Is Dead
12.Deyjandi Von (Outro)
Read more ››
| Band profile: | Heaven Shall Burn |
Evergrey re issues albums
Swedish power metallers EVERGREY will re-issue special versions of their albums "The Dark Discovery" and "Solitude*Dominance*Tragedy" through InsideOut Records on March 16th. Both albums will feature new and extended artwork with bonus videos.
| Band profile: | Evergrey |
Lyzanxia Sign With Reality Entertainment
French metallers LYZANXIA have signed a worldwide deal with Reality Entertainment. The group's current album, "Mindcrimes", will receive a U.S. release on March 9.
"Mindcrimes" has already been released in Southeast Asia and France, where it was met with the expected enthusiasm and acclaim by fans and media alike, according to an official press release.
Commented vocalist/founder David Potvin: "It was important to us that we waited to get with the right label in America before releasing this record. Reality understands the whole metal scene both in the U.S. and Europe and we are excited to be with them." Reality CEO Warren Croyle added: "Although metal is not the only music we release on Reality, it is something that everyone involved with the label understands and appreciates. LYZANXIA is a genuine innovator in the metal genre and we plan to build it market by market in The States."
The band plan to follow the CD's U.S. release with a tour this summer.
"Mindcrimes" has already been released in Southeast Asia and France, where it was met with the expected enthusiasm and acclaim by fans and media alike, according to an official press release.
Commented vocalist/founder David Potvin: "It was important to us that we waited to get with the right label in America before releasing this record. Reality understands the whole metal scene both in the U.S. and Europe and we are excited to be with them." Reality CEO Warren Croyle added: "Although metal is not the only music we release on Reality, it is something that everyone involved with the label understands and appreciates. LYZANXIA is a genuine innovator in the metal genre and we plan to build it market by market in The States."
The band plan to follow the CD's U.S. release with a tour this summer.
| Band profile: | Lyzanxia |
Paul Barker leaves Ministry
Bassist Paul Barker has left MINISTRY after 18 years with the industrial-metal pioneers, according to MTV.com.
"Last summer Al was extremely enthusiastic about the possibilities of what the band could do, and I wasn't as excited. I thought, 'What are we going to do and what am I going to get out of it?' and I realized that now would be the perfect time to bow out," Barker told MTV.com.
According to Barker, his decision to leave the band was cemented by the death of his father on the final night of MINISTRY's summer European tour.
"When something like that happens, you tend to reassess what the hell you're doing and wonder what it's all about and whether it's ultimately satisfying," Barker said. "I kept thinking, 'What have I learned in the past 18 years?' "
Barker told MTV.com that he plans to produce other groups and write music on his own.
"I wanna make big, ugly, heavy music because that's what I love," he said. "But it's pop music. It has verses and choruses. It's not abstract and experimental."
MINISTRY have hired John Monte (ex-MIND FUNK, M.O.D.) to replace Barker, and they're in the studio in Tornillo, Texas, working on the follow-up to 2003's "Animositisomina", titled "Houses of the Molé". A late spring release through Sanctuary Records is expected.
"Last summer Al was extremely enthusiastic about the possibilities of what the band could do, and I wasn't as excited. I thought, 'What are we going to do and what am I going to get out of it?' and I realized that now would be the perfect time to bow out," Barker told MTV.com.
According to Barker, his decision to leave the band was cemented by the death of his father on the final night of MINISTRY's summer European tour.
"When something like that happens, you tend to reassess what the hell you're doing and wonder what it's all about and whether it's ultimately satisfying," Barker said. "I kept thinking, 'What have I learned in the past 18 years?' "
Barker told MTV.com that he plans to produce other groups and write music on his own.
"I wanna make big, ugly, heavy music because that's what I love," he said. "But it's pop music. It has verses and choruses. It's not abstract and experimental."
MINISTRY have hired John Monte (ex-MIND FUNK, M.O.D.) to replace Barker, and they're in the studio in Tornillo, Texas, working on the follow-up to 2003's "Animositisomina", titled "Houses of the Molé". A late spring release through Sanctuary Records is expected.
| Band profile: | Ministry |