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Stormlord - Working On New Album
Italy's Stormlord have posted the following update:
"It's been a while since we've made any sort of updates about Stormlord, isn't it? But this doesn't mean that we spent our time just hanging around without nothing to do. In all these months we've been working hard and, at last, we're ready to give you the first news about our future.
The songwriting for our fourth album is almost done, right now we're taking care of the last details and then all the songs will be complete. What we hold in our hands it's the most epic sounding stuff since our debut "Supreme Art Of War", even if the references to our most recent albums will not be missed. We guess you can label it Extreme Epic Metal at its best.
In a few months we'll begin recording the successor of "The Gorgon Cult", we just can't wait for you to hear it!
But the best it's yet to come: in the next days we'll sign a new deal that will grant an huge availability all around the world to the new Cd.
It's been a long time filled with hard and silent work, but now we're ready to strike again! We've got a shitload of amazing surprises waiting for you all, so stay tuned. The Stormlord is ready for another battle!"
"It's been a while since we've made any sort of updates about Stormlord, isn't it? But this doesn't mean that we spent our time just hanging around without nothing to do. In all these months we've been working hard and, at last, we're ready to give you the first news about our future.
The songwriting for our fourth album is almost done, right now we're taking care of the last details and then all the songs will be complete. What we hold in our hands it's the most epic sounding stuff since our debut "Supreme Art Of War", even if the references to our most recent albums will not be missed. We guess you can label it Extreme Epic Metal at its best.
In a few months we'll begin recording the successor of "The Gorgon Cult", we just can't wait for you to hear it!
But the best it's yet to come: in the next days we'll sign a new deal that will grant an huge availability all around the world to the new Cd.
It's been a long time filled with hard and silent work, but now we're ready to strike again! We've got a shitload of amazing surprises waiting for you all, so stay tuned. The Stormlord is ready for another battle!"
| Source: | stormlord.net |
| Band profile: | Stormlord |
Sengir - Call It Quits
Belgian Gothic Metal act have issued the following statement via their newsletter:
"It´s been a while since our last newsletter. Unfortunately, this time the news isn´t so good.
Like some of you probably already heard, Sengir has decided to stop. More information will be available on our website.
Right now, we´ve got one show left, this Friday (9/11/2007) in Evergem (Belgium). We hope to see you there one last time."
To find out more about Sengir, visit the band's MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/sengir.
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"It´s been a while since our last newsletter. Unfortunately, this time the news isn´t so good.
Like some of you probably already heard, Sengir has decided to stop. More information will be available on our website.
Right now, we´ve got one show left, this Friday (9/11/2007) in Evergem (Belgium). We hope to see you there one last time."
To find out more about Sengir, visit the band's MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/sengir.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sengir |
Testament - Prosthetic Records Will Reissue Two Albums
Prosthetic Records is proud to announce reissues from Bay Area metal legends Testament. Both to feature new liner notes, 1997's "Demonic" was remastered and 1999's "The Gathering" will include the previously only available in Japan, "Hammer Of The Gods." Both will see a worldwide release through the label on Jan. 8, 2008. Previously released through Spitfire Records and currently out of print, both records are a welcome addition to the Prosthetic Records catalog.
Currently gearing up for the release of a new studio record featuring all new music via Nuclear Blast, Testament's line-up for "Demonic" included Gene Hoglan (Death, Strapping Young Lad), while "The Gathering" featured metal legends James Murphy (Death, Obituary), Steve DiGiorgio (Death, Iced Earth, Sadus), and Dave Lombardo (Slayer).
Comments Lamb Of God drummer Chris Adler: "Testament is far and away one of the most influential bands in all of modern metal. While other veteran acts soak up much of the spotlight with sing a-longs, Testament maintains the unsurpassed musicianship, integrity and brutality that continues to create an untouchable legacy."
More praise for Testament: Joel Stroesl (Killswitch Engage): "Testament has been one of my favorite bands for many years...they have always helped define aggression and musicianship. They are one of the few bands that have kicked ass throughout their entire career. "Demonic" and "The Gathering" not only kept with the times in the metal world...but set new standards."
Silenoz (Dimmu Borgir): "The Gathering was a sledgehammer to the face when it came out and still is to this day! Sheer rawness and power combined with catchy, groovy patterns and monstrous thrash riffs proves Testament as one of the most influential metal bands ever to grace planet earth. I sum this album up in one word: authority!"
Dez Fafara (Devildriver): "The Gathering is equal to "Back In Black" by AC/DC in its song writing and song sequence. For some, its either Metallica or Testament; for me it's Testament. "Demonic" is the deadliest, dirtiest, crushing record, where they truly found their heavier and darker side."
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Currently gearing up for the release of a new studio record featuring all new music via Nuclear Blast, Testament's line-up for "Demonic" included Gene Hoglan (Death, Strapping Young Lad), while "The Gathering" featured metal legends James Murphy (Death, Obituary), Steve DiGiorgio (Death, Iced Earth, Sadus), and Dave Lombardo (Slayer).
Comments Lamb Of God drummer Chris Adler: "Testament is far and away one of the most influential bands in all of modern metal. While other veteran acts soak up much of the spotlight with sing a-longs, Testament maintains the unsurpassed musicianship, integrity and brutality that continues to create an untouchable legacy."
More praise for Testament: Joel Stroesl (Killswitch Engage): "Testament has been one of my favorite bands for many years...they have always helped define aggression and musicianship. They are one of the few bands that have kicked ass throughout their entire career. "Demonic" and "The Gathering" not only kept with the times in the metal world...but set new standards."
Silenoz (Dimmu Borgir): "The Gathering was a sledgehammer to the face when it came out and still is to this day! Sheer rawness and power combined with catchy, groovy patterns and monstrous thrash riffs proves Testament as one of the most influential metal bands ever to grace planet earth. I sum this album up in one word: authority!"
Dez Fafara (Devildriver): "The Gathering is equal to "Back In Black" by AC/DC in its song writing and song sequence. For some, its either Metallica or Testament; for me it's Testament. "Demonic" is the deadliest, dirtiest, crushing record, where they truly found their heavier and darker side."
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Testament |
Bolt Thrower - Vote BT On Wacken Open Air 2008
UK Death Metal steamrollers Bolt Thrower have posted the following message:
"As most of you probably know, Bolt Thrower don't like to play festivals, but as a lot of you want to see us playing festivals, we try and play at least one festival a year. After receiving numerous offers, we now have to choose which festival to play next Summer, and would like you to help us decide.
As BT are not financially driven, the fee is pretty irrelevant, as is whether we play to 1000 people or 100,000. Our main requirement would be to have our usual merchandise / meet and greet booth, with no price restrictions.
Wacken Open Air festival have asked us again to play next Summer, and the date would fit in with the gap in our planned recording and mixing schedule for next year. A lot of you have asked us to play Wacken over the years, and a lot of you have advised us not to play it, for various reasons.
So now, we would like you to help us decide by taking part in the following poll.
Poll: Would you like to see Bolt Thrower play the Wacken Open Air festival?
We'd really like to hear your opinions, so please vote... "
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"As most of you probably know, Bolt Thrower don't like to play festivals, but as a lot of you want to see us playing festivals, we try and play at least one festival a year. After receiving numerous offers, we now have to choose which festival to play next Summer, and would like you to help us decide.
As BT are not financially driven, the fee is pretty irrelevant, as is whether we play to 1000 people or 100,000. Our main requirement would be to have our usual merchandise / meet and greet booth, with no price restrictions.
Wacken Open Air festival have asked us again to play next Summer, and the date would fit in with the gap in our planned recording and mixing schedule for next year. A lot of you have asked us to play Wacken over the years, and a lot of you have advised us not to play it, for various reasons.
So now, we would like you to help us decide by taking part in the following poll.
Poll: Would you like to see Bolt Thrower play the Wacken Open Air festival?
We'd really like to hear your opinions, so please vote... "
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| Source: | boltthrower.com |
| Band profile: | Bolt Thrower |
| Event: | Wacken Open Air 2008 |
Impaled - New Album Streaming Online
In celebration of the release of their latest album yesterday (6 November), Impaled have offered the following advice:
"It's D Day? Death Day. Celebrate this day in the history of Thanatology with the latest Impaled record "The Last Gasp".
Some celebration ideas?
01. Gather your friends and listen to the new record together
02. Start a public mosh pit
03. Buy a second copy to keep sealed like a Star Wars figure
04. If your local store doesn't have the record, ask 'em why then spit on the manager
05. Buy yourself a present from the Impaled Shop
06. Walk around with an Rxxx written in ash on your forehead
07. When someone scores in soccer, scream "GORE!!!"
08. Listen to all your Impaled records in order at top volume till your ears bleed
09. Drink 15 Rockstars until you get heart palpitations
10. Bake a cake and mail it to Impaled
Now if all that doesn't sound like fun, you've got problems.
If you're unlucky enough to be working today or stuck in school and can't get the new record, fret not... it's streaming in its entirety at mp3.com. That's right... you can waste the bandwidth of your lousy job and listen to the new Impaled record until you're crazy with bloodlust. Check it out here: http://www.mp3.com/artist/impaled."
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"It's D Day? Death Day. Celebrate this day in the history of Thanatology with the latest Impaled record "The Last Gasp".
Some celebration ideas?
01. Gather your friends and listen to the new record together
02. Start a public mosh pit
03. Buy a second copy to keep sealed like a Star Wars figure
04. If your local store doesn't have the record, ask 'em why then spit on the manager
05. Buy yourself a present from the Impaled Shop
06. Walk around with an Rxxx written in ash on your forehead
07. When someone scores in soccer, scream "GORE!!!"
08. Listen to all your Impaled records in order at top volume till your ears bleed
09. Drink 15 Rockstars until you get heart palpitations
10. Bake a cake and mail it to Impaled
Now if all that doesn't sound like fun, you've got problems.
If you're unlucky enough to be working today or stuck in school and can't get the new record, fret not... it's streaming in its entirety at mp3.com. That's right... you can waste the bandwidth of your lousy job and listen to the new Impaled record until you're crazy with bloodlust. Check it out here: http://www.mp3.com/artist/impaled."
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| Source: | impaled.info |
| Band profile: | Impaled |
Asrai - New Album Details, Song Available For Download
Dutch Gothic Metallers Asrai are about to release their third full-length album, entitled "Pearls In Dirt" through Seasons Of Mist. The album will hit the streets on November 12 in Europe and November 20 in the USA. The deluxe packaging will include a velvet o-ring and silver hot foil print.
"Pears In Dirt" cover] tracklisting goes as follows:
01. Delilah's Lie
02. Your Hands So Cold
03. Stay With Me
04. Go
05. Lost
06. Something I Said
07. Awaken
08. Sour Ground download]
09. Roses
10. Chain Me
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"Pears In Dirt" cover] tracklisting goes as follows:
01. Delilah's Lie
02. Your Hands So Cold
03. Stay With Me
04. Go
05. Lost
06. Something I Said
07. Awaken
08. Sour Ground download]
09. Roses
10. Chain Me
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| Source: | season-of-mist.com |
| Band profile: | Asrai |
Engel - Debut Album Streaming Online
Engel, the Gothenburg-based Melodic Death quintet featuring guitarists Marcus Sunesson (ex-The Crown) and Niclas Engelin (known from Passenger, ex-Gardenian, In Flames), drummer Mojjo (Lord Belial, Runemagick, Relevant Few, Dracena), vocalist Mangan Klavborn, and bassist Michael Håkansson (ex-Evergrey, The Project Hate MCMXCIX), is streaming their debut album "Absolute Design", in its entirety on their website (in the "Album" section).
"Absolute Design" was recorded at Studio Dug Out in Uppsala in the spring of 2007 and is mixed & engineered by Daniel Bergstrand (known from his work for Susperia, In Flames, Meshuggah, Soilwork, Behemoth, Strapping Young Lad and others) and In Flames mastermind Anders Fridén.
The album was released in Sweden on October 31st, in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on November 2nd, and in Europe on November 5th (through Steamhammer/SPV records.
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"Absolute Design" was recorded at Studio Dug Out in Uppsala in the spring of 2007 and is mixed & engineered by Daniel Bergstrand (known from his work for Susperia, In Flames, Meshuggah, Soilwork, Behemoth, Strapping Young Lad and others) and In Flames mastermind Anders Fridén.
The album was released in Sweden on October 31st, in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on November 2nd, and in Europe on November 5th (through Steamhammer/SPV records.
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| Source: | engelpropaganda.com |
| Band profile: | Engel |
Krisiun - New Album In Summer
Brazilian Brutal Death Metal outfit Krisiun have updated their website with the following message:
"Krisiun just finished the 7th leg of the AssassiNation world tour in one year and 10 months the band did over 250 shows in 25 countries around the world spreading the most vicious and brutal death metal. Krisiun would like to thank all the crazy mother fuckers which showed up at the shows and also all the promoters which made it possible. Also thank all the bands which toured together on these tours.
The band still will do a few shows in South America:
24.11.2007 - BRA, Curitiba - Opera 1
07.12.2007 - ARG, Buenos Aires - El Teatro (support act: Brujeria)
09.12.2007 - BRA, Porto Alegre - Bar Opinião
After this the band will start working on the new record schedule to get release on the summer 2008."
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"Krisiun just finished the 7th leg of the AssassiNation world tour in one year and 10 months the band did over 250 shows in 25 countries around the world spreading the most vicious and brutal death metal. Krisiun would like to thank all the crazy mother fuckers which showed up at the shows and also all the promoters which made it possible. Also thank all the bands which toured together on these tours.
The band still will do a few shows in South America:
24.11.2007 - BRA, Curitiba - Opera 1
07.12.2007 - ARG, Buenos Aires - El Teatro (support act: Brujeria)
09.12.2007 - BRA, Porto Alegre - Bar Opinião
After this the band will start working on the new record schedule to get release on the summer 2008."
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| Source: | krisiun.com.br |
| Band profile: | Krisiun |
| Event: | Krisiun |
Into Eternity - Begin Work On Concept Album
Official Century Media press release:
Extreme progressive metal leaders Into Eternity have completed the touring cycle for their highly acclaimed album, "The Scattering of Ashes", and are currently hard at work on material for their much anticipated new recording, which guitarist/vocalist Tim Roth says will be the group's first conceptual album.
"The Scattering of Ashes" campaign saw the band embark on five North American tours with highlights including an appearance on Gigantour performing alongside Megadeth and Lamb Of God, but it was this past summer's tour alongside Dream Theater that really saw the band reach out to a new audience.
Roth states: "We are officially done touring for "The Scattering Of Ashes". We ended up doing 150 shows and being away for close to 200 days of the year! The whole band did a great job, as it's not always easy being away from home for so long, but I think it's important to do it the old-school way and tour as much as we can. No one can say we're a lazy band!
"Our last tour was with Edguy, Light This City and Echoes Of Eternity. It was a big success for us, so we want to thank those bands again. It was cool bonding with all the bands and 'bro-ing down' with them at 4:20. This touring cycle, we also got to tour with Megadeth, Lamb Of God, Opeth, Arch Enemy, Overkill, Sanctity, The Smash-Up, Destruction, Hirax, Municipal Waste, The Haunted, Dark Tranquillity, Scar Symmetry, Redemption and the mighty Dream Theater! We ended up doing five full U.S. tours on this cycle, and they all were special to us. Playing with Megadeth and Dream Theater each night was a real dream come true!
"Right now we are home in Canada awaiting the cold chill of winter. It is supposed to snow tomorrow, so I'll be in front of my warm computer composing new riffs for the next album. For the first time ever, we will be doing a concept album. Stu and I are working on the lyrics right now. It's always good to keep moving forward and to try new things, and this is something that we have always wanted to do. We have done two songs already, and it's turning out really cool. We'll keep you posted in the future as things start to progress further.
"Thanks to all our fans for supporting us, and we'll see you again in 2008!"
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Extreme progressive metal leaders Into Eternity have completed the touring cycle for their highly acclaimed album, "The Scattering of Ashes", and are currently hard at work on material for their much anticipated new recording, which guitarist/vocalist Tim Roth says will be the group's first conceptual album.
"The Scattering of Ashes" campaign saw the band embark on five North American tours with highlights including an appearance on Gigantour performing alongside Megadeth and Lamb Of God, but it was this past summer's tour alongside Dream Theater that really saw the band reach out to a new audience.
Roth states: "We are officially done touring for "The Scattering Of Ashes". We ended up doing 150 shows and being away for close to 200 days of the year! The whole band did a great job, as it's not always easy being away from home for so long, but I think it's important to do it the old-school way and tour as much as we can. No one can say we're a lazy band!
"Our last tour was with Edguy, Light This City and Echoes Of Eternity. It was a big success for us, so we want to thank those bands again. It was cool bonding with all the bands and 'bro-ing down' with them at 4:20. This touring cycle, we also got to tour with Megadeth, Lamb Of God, Opeth, Arch Enemy, Overkill, Sanctity, The Smash-Up, Destruction, Hirax, Municipal Waste, The Haunted, Dark Tranquillity, Scar Symmetry, Redemption and the mighty Dream Theater! We ended up doing five full U.S. tours on this cycle, and they all were special to us. Playing with Megadeth and Dream Theater each night was a real dream come true!
"Right now we are home in Canada awaiting the cold chill of winter. It is supposed to snow tomorrow, so I'll be in front of my warm computer composing new riffs for the next album. For the first time ever, we will be doing a concept album. Stu and I are working on the lyrics right now. It's always good to keep moving forward and to try new things, and this is something that we have always wanted to do. We have done two songs already, and it's turning out really cool. We'll keep you posted in the future as things start to progress further.
"Thanks to all our fans for supporting us, and we'll see you again in 2008!"
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| Source: | centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | Into Eternity |
Deicide - Ralph Santolla Playing Guitar On Upcoming Album
Official Earache Records press release:
Veteran guitarist, Ralph Santolla has rejoined Deicide and is currently hard at work recording his guitar parts for Deicide's 2008 release, "Till Death Do Us Part" at Morrisound Studios in Florida.
Deicide had previously parted ways with Ralph Santolla back in May of this year. Over the course of the following months, he would spend the summer touring with Obituary and pushing his talent as far as it could go. When he was asked to rejoin Deicide in time for the recording of "Till Death Do Us Part", Santolla came back to the fold as a man possessed and he had come back, literally better than ever before.
While there will inevitably be naysayers who doubt the decision, Deicide drummer, Steve Asheim insists that Ralph Santolla's return will only strengthen the maniacal musical landscape that Deicide is known for. "Ralph is really reaching towards the very depths of his abilities to come up with something completely fresh and challenging."
Even those outside of the band have given nothing but positive feedback on Ralph Santolla's progress during the recording sessions. "Jim Morris came and told me that Ralph has been coming up with some of the greatest metal riffs and licks that he's ever heard;" says Asheim. "Ralph's really pushing his abilities to the limit, coming up with things that he's never been able to do before."
View some recent shots of Ralph Santolla recording his guitar parts at Morrisound Studios in Florida:
| Pic 1 | Pic 2 | Pic 3 |
"Till Death Do Us Part" will be released in early 2008.
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Veteran guitarist, Ralph Santolla has rejoined Deicide and is currently hard at work recording his guitar parts for Deicide's 2008 release, "Till Death Do Us Part" at Morrisound Studios in Florida.
Deicide had previously parted ways with Ralph Santolla back in May of this year. Over the course of the following months, he would spend the summer touring with Obituary and pushing his talent as far as it could go. When he was asked to rejoin Deicide in time for the recording of "Till Death Do Us Part", Santolla came back to the fold as a man possessed and he had come back, literally better than ever before.
While there will inevitably be naysayers who doubt the decision, Deicide drummer, Steve Asheim insists that Ralph Santolla's return will only strengthen the maniacal musical landscape that Deicide is known for. "Ralph is really reaching towards the very depths of his abilities to come up with something completely fresh and challenging."
Even those outside of the band have given nothing but positive feedback on Ralph Santolla's progress during the recording sessions. "Jim Morris came and told me that Ralph has been coming up with some of the greatest metal riffs and licks that he's ever heard;" says Asheim. "Ralph's really pushing his abilities to the limit, coming up with things that he's never been able to do before."
View some recent shots of Ralph Santolla recording his guitar parts at Morrisound Studios in Florida:
| Pic 1 | Pic 2 | Pic 3 |
"Till Death Do Us Part" will be released in early 2008.
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| Source: | earachenews.blogspot.com |
| Band profile: | Deicide |
The Dillinger Escape Plan - New Album Streaming Online
"Ire Works", the highly anticipated upcoming new album by The Dillinger Escape Plan is available for streaming in its entirety over at their official MySpace page. The band's third full-length album is set to be released on November 13th through Relapse Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Dillinger Escape Plan |
Opeth - Recording New Album
Opeth mastermind Mikael Åkerfeldt has posted the following blog on his MySpace yesterday (October 31):
"On October 28 at 9:20 AM my wife gave birth to our second daughter, Mirjam Ebba Maria Åkerfeldt. She is so beautiful, just looking at her brings me to tears! Who'd known that I, a bum from the Stockholm suburbs would be the father of 2 beautiful daughters? Yes guys! I am happy!
On top of that the album is now written and the demos sound fantastic! We will start recording it tomorrow actually! I don't wanna say too much but....gee, it is so fucking good!! If I may say so myself....Expected "delivery date" on this one is sometime in April/May 08.
On top of that (2)...my friends at PRS guitars and Laney decided to give me some early Christmas gifts. I had a stunning PRS Hollowbody II delivered and it's just awesome! Real ear and eye candy! And from Laney I got the new Lionheart mini stack which sounds beyond fantastic! That rig will be used quite a lot in the studio I'm sure!
Yes, you can probably say the last few days have been pretty fucking decent!"
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"On October 28 at 9:20 AM my wife gave birth to our second daughter, Mirjam Ebba Maria Åkerfeldt. She is so beautiful, just looking at her brings me to tears! Who'd known that I, a bum from the Stockholm suburbs would be the father of 2 beautiful daughters? Yes guys! I am happy!
On top of that the album is now written and the demos sound fantastic! We will start recording it tomorrow actually! I don't wanna say too much but....gee, it is so fucking good!! If I may say so myself....Expected "delivery date" on this one is sometime in April/May 08.
On top of that (2)...my friends at PRS guitars and Laney decided to give me some early Christmas gifts. I had a stunning PRS Hollowbody II delivered and it's just awesome! Real ear and eye candy! And from Laney I got the new Lionheart mini stack which sounds beyond fantastic! That rig will be used quite a lot in the studio I'm sure!
Yes, you can probably say the last few days have been pretty fucking decent!"
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Opeth |
Heaven And Hell - To Record New Album In 2008
The following press release was posted on Black-Sabbath.com:
"There's been much speculation of a forthcoming Black Sabbath reunion with the original line-up with Ozzy Osbourne at the helm, but founding member Geezer Butler has adamantly denied such rumors.
"Heaven and Hell are currently in discussions with various record labels about recording a brand new studio album in 2008," says Butler.
Black Sabbath's recent incarnation as Heaven & Hell- fronted by Ronnie James Dio on lead vocals, sees the seminal heavy metal band undertaking a major UK arena tour this November. The band's moniker is taken after Black Sabbath's critically acclaimed 1980 studio album "Heaven and Hell" featuring the title track and the breakout hit "Neon Knights". Ronnie James Dio replaced Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath in 1980 and the band went on to release four albums including 1980's "Heaven & Hell", 1981's "Mob Rules", and the 1982 live album "Live Evil", as well as the highly under rated "Dehumanizer" in June 1992.
Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (Dio, Black Sabbath, Rainbow) shares the spotlight on lead vocals, original Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus drummer Vinny Appice (Dio, Black Sabbath) as they embark on a major 11-date UK arena tour starting at Newcastle Metro Arena on Sunday 4th November.
The "Heaven and Hell" UK tour continues at the Glasgow SECC (Nov 6), Sheffield Arena (Nov 7), Manchester MEN Arena (Nov 9), London Wembley Arena (Nov 10), Brighton Centre (Nov 11), Birmingham NEC (Nov 13), Cardiff Arena (Nov 14), Nottingham Arena (Nov 15), Plymouth Pavilions (Nov 17), Bournemouth BIC (Nov 18).
Click here for the UK press release."
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"There's been much speculation of a forthcoming Black Sabbath reunion with the original line-up with Ozzy Osbourne at the helm, but founding member Geezer Butler has adamantly denied such rumors.
"Heaven and Hell are currently in discussions with various record labels about recording a brand new studio album in 2008," says Butler.
Black Sabbath's recent incarnation as Heaven & Hell- fronted by Ronnie James Dio on lead vocals, sees the seminal heavy metal band undertaking a major UK arena tour this November. The band's moniker is taken after Black Sabbath's critically acclaimed 1980 studio album "Heaven and Hell" featuring the title track and the breakout hit "Neon Knights". Ronnie James Dio replaced Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath in 1980 and the band went on to release four albums including 1980's "Heaven & Hell", 1981's "Mob Rules", and the 1982 live album "Live Evil", as well as the highly under rated "Dehumanizer" in June 1992.
Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (Dio, Black Sabbath, Rainbow) shares the spotlight on lead vocals, original Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus drummer Vinny Appice (Dio, Black Sabbath) as they embark on a major 11-date UK arena tour starting at Newcastle Metro Arena on Sunday 4th November.
The "Heaven and Hell" UK tour continues at the Glasgow SECC (Nov 6), Sheffield Arena (Nov 7), Manchester MEN Arena (Nov 9), London Wembley Arena (Nov 10), Brighton Centre (Nov 11), Birmingham NEC (Nov 13), Cardiff Arena (Nov 14), Nottingham Arena (Nov 15), Plymouth Pavilions (Nov 17), Bournemouth BIC (Nov 18).
Click here for the UK press release."
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| Source: | black-sabbath.com |
| Band profile: | Heaven And Hell |
| Event: | Heaven And Hell + Iced Earth: UK Tour |
Behemoth - New Video Posted Online
Century Media have posted Behemoth's new video for the song 'Prometherion' online here.
The track comes off the band's latest album "The Apostasy".
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The track comes off the band's latest album "The Apostasy".
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Behemoth |
In Flames - Russian Live Dates Scheduled
Swedish Melodic Death Metal legends In Flames will play Russia in January 2008 for the first time in their career! Check the dates below! Here´s a statement from the band: "This is the first time for In Flames in Russia and we are really looking forward to the shows. We have heard from friends in other bands who have recently played there, that is was great so we wanted to try it out and see for ourselves. See you in January"
26.01.2008 St. Petersburg - Port Club (RU)
27.01.2008 Moscow - B1 Maximum (RU)
In other news, In Flames are currently in the middle of the recording of the new album. It is being recorded in the bands own studio, IF STUDIOS. All drums have been recorded and most of the bass is done. Rhythm guitars are near completed and the solo's are about to be started on. This week the vocal recording will begin and In Flames are getting the help and expertise from Daniel Bergstrand, who has previously produced the vocals on "Reroute To Remain", "Soundtrack To Your Escape" and "Come Clarity". "Everything is going great and we are very happy and excited about the new songs and how they are turning out. We are really looking forward to let all you guys out there hear the new album and come and play live next year in a city near you" You can follow the recording process on http://www.myspace.com/inflames where a studio diary episode is being posted every Monday throughout the recording. There are currently 7 episodes available and more to follow. New studio photos has been posted here. (free registration may be required to view pictures)
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26.01.2008 St. Petersburg - Port Club (RU)
27.01.2008 Moscow - B1 Maximum (RU)
In other news, In Flames are currently in the middle of the recording of the new album. It is being recorded in the bands own studio, IF STUDIOS. All drums have been recorded and most of the bass is done. Rhythm guitars are near completed and the solo's are about to be started on. This week the vocal recording will begin and In Flames are getting the help and expertise from Daniel Bergstrand, who has previously produced the vocals on "Reroute To Remain", "Soundtrack To Your Escape" and "Come Clarity". "Everything is going great and we are very happy and excited about the new songs and how they are turning out. We are really looking forward to let all you guys out there hear the new album and come and play live next year in a city near you" You can follow the recording process on http://www.myspace.com/inflames where a studio diary episode is being posted every Monday throughout the recording. There are currently 7 episodes available and more to follow. New studio photos has been posted here. (free registration may be required to view pictures)
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
| Event: | In Flames: Russian Mini-Tour |