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Amon Amarth - New Video Online
Amon Amarth have posted their new video for the song "Twilight Of The Thunder God", online. The video can be viewed at this location.
The title track comes from the band's upcoming album ''Twilight Of The Thunder God'', which will be released tomorrow, on September 17th via Metal Blade Records.
In the meantime, also the song "Guardians of Asgaard" is available for streaming online at the band's MySpace.
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The title track comes from the band's upcoming album ''Twilight Of The Thunder God'', which will be released tomorrow, on September 17th via Metal Blade Records.
In the meantime, also the song "Guardians of Asgaard" is available for streaming online at the band's MySpace.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Amon Amarth |
Kreator - Reveal New Album Title And Release Date
The rolling thunder is growing louder and great events are foreshadowed again:
Germany's most eminent thrash metal act, Kreator, are set to release their latest studio album on 16 January 2009 (Europe: 19 January, US: end of January). "Hordes Of Chaos" is a powerhouse featuring rigorous thrash attacks and Kreator's familiarly intelligent lyrics about self-determination and the dangers of contemporary war propaganda. Kreator are also scheduled to embark on another major European tour as early as January 2009.
"Hordes Of Chaos" was recorded at Berlin's Tritonus studios under the direction of producer Moses Schneider. Schneider is renowned for his fresh and exceptionally dynamic working methods with bands and artists such as Beatsteaks and Tocotronic. "We consciously decided on Moses as our producer for the live recording of the basic tracks at the studio," band mastermind Mille Petrozza explains. "This was the first time since "Pleasure To Kill" that we worked in this way. The new album is a 100% realistic reflection of Kreator's live qualities. Instead of exploring every little detail to sterile perfection with the help of computer technology, this time around we wanted to deliver as dynamic a production as possible. There can be no doubt that we've achieved our target in "Hordes Of Chaos"."
The album was mixed in London by Colin Richardson (Slipknot, Bullet For My Valentine, Cradle Of Filth, etc.).
The new studio album will be available in three different versions. The jewel case edition includes the ten regular album songs, and the deluxe version features an additional bonus DVD with an atmospheric making-of in super-8 quality courtesy of a Berlin film maker. As a third option, the ultra deluxe version, comes with a t-shirt, a worthwhile photo book and an extended version of the bonus DVD, as well as the CD.
As early as January, Kreator musicians Mille Petrozza (guitar, vocals), drummer Jürgen 'Ventor' Reil, bassist Christian Giesler and guitarist Sami Yli-Sirniö will embark on their two-month European tour alongside Caliban and Eluveitie. So you'd better fasten your seatbelts when the "Hordes Of Chaos" steamroll through the country!
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Germany's most eminent thrash metal act, Kreator, are set to release their latest studio album on 16 January 2009 (Europe: 19 January, US: end of January). "Hordes Of Chaos" is a powerhouse featuring rigorous thrash attacks and Kreator's familiarly intelligent lyrics about self-determination and the dangers of contemporary war propaganda. Kreator are also scheduled to embark on another major European tour as early as January 2009.
"Hordes Of Chaos" was recorded at Berlin's Tritonus studios under the direction of producer Moses Schneider. Schneider is renowned for his fresh and exceptionally dynamic working methods with bands and artists such as Beatsteaks and Tocotronic. "We consciously decided on Moses as our producer for the live recording of the basic tracks at the studio," band mastermind Mille Petrozza explains. "This was the first time since "Pleasure To Kill" that we worked in this way. The new album is a 100% realistic reflection of Kreator's live qualities. Instead of exploring every little detail to sterile perfection with the help of computer technology, this time around we wanted to deliver as dynamic a production as possible. There can be no doubt that we've achieved our target in "Hordes Of Chaos"."
The album was mixed in London by Colin Richardson (Slipknot, Bullet For My Valentine, Cradle Of Filth, etc.).
The new studio album will be available in three different versions. The jewel case edition includes the ten regular album songs, and the deluxe version features an additional bonus DVD with an atmospheric making-of in super-8 quality courtesy of a Berlin film maker. As a third option, the ultra deluxe version, comes with a t-shirt, a worthwhile photo book and an extended version of the bonus DVD, as well as the CD.
As early as January, Kreator musicians Mille Petrozza (guitar, vocals), drummer Jürgen 'Ventor' Reil, bassist Christian Giesler and guitarist Sami Yli-Sirniö will embark on their two-month European tour alongside Caliban and Eluveitie. So you'd better fasten your seatbelts when the "Hordes Of Chaos" steamroll through the country!
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| Source: | kreator-terrorzone.de |
| Band profile: | Kreator |
Alestorm - Guitarist Quits
Guitarist Gavin Harper has announced his departure from the Scottish folk/power metallers Alestorm. He commented his decision:
"While I'm a bit shocked that this was announced before the record label knew and anyone in the band had actually talked to me about it... that and after being a founding member, i had to find out about my resignation becoming official from the Myspace page.
In my time in this band, from doing the first ever recording to not appearing on the latest one...I have always strived to make Alestorm my priority and put it ahead of many other things in life that have been more important to me in order to help Alestorm be as big as it is now.
In this time, and in my attempts to keep my band members thriving in the music industry and taking advantage of everything, i have nearly bankrupted myself, been pushing new levels of unhappiness and had countless sleepless nights trying to plan routes for the guys within the budgets we have received.I have been struggling with personal differences with some members for a while and just feel that it is for the best if i make way for someone willing to put up with this.
I have recently taken up residence in a new country and have a lot of new responsibilities as well as a lot of new opportunities and i feel that it is now time to follow what i want rather than constantly struggle and sacrifice that which belongs not only to myself, but to all the loved ones that i have had to borrow from and rely on to keep Alestorm in the music business.
I will be back with new projects, signed or not, it's now time that music becomes fun again and i will be making a lot of music in the near future!"
"While I'm a bit shocked that this was announced before the record label knew and anyone in the band had actually talked to me about it... that and after being a founding member, i had to find out about my resignation becoming official from the Myspace page.
In my time in this band, from doing the first ever recording to not appearing on the latest one...I have always strived to make Alestorm my priority and put it ahead of many other things in life that have been more important to me in order to help Alestorm be as big as it is now.
In this time, and in my attempts to keep my band members thriving in the music industry and taking advantage of everything, i have nearly bankrupted myself, been pushing new levels of unhappiness and had countless sleepless nights trying to plan routes for the guys within the budgets we have received.I have been struggling with personal differences with some members for a while and just feel that it is for the best if i make way for someone willing to put up with this.
I have recently taken up residence in a new country and have a lot of new responsibilities as well as a lot of new opportunities and i feel that it is now time to follow what i want rather than constantly struggle and sacrifice that which belongs not only to myself, but to all the loved ones that i have had to borrow from and rely on to keep Alestorm in the music business.
I will be back with new projects, signed or not, it's now time that music becomes fun again and i will be making a lot of music in the near future!"
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Alestorm |
God Forbid - New Track Posted Online
God Forbid have uploaded a new song online, called "Empire Of The Gun". The song, which comes from the yet untilted upcoming album, can be heard on the band's MySpace.
A short statement from the band: "We've uploaded a new track. This is the test mix that Jens Bogren did. We're really happy with it and we hope you dig it too. It'll be up till Monday morning, so get your listen on!"
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A short statement from the band: "We've uploaded a new track. This is the test mix that Jens Bogren did. We're really happy with it and we hope you dig it too. It'll be up till Monday morning, so get your listen on!"
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | God Forbid |
AC/DC - N. American Tour Dates
In support of its forthcoming studio album, AC/DC will launch its Black Ice World Tour on Oct. 28 at the Wachovia Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The 24-date North American leg of the arena jaunt is scheduled to wrap Dec. 18 at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C.
The worldwide trek follows closely behind the Oct. 20 release of "Black Ice," which will be sold exclusively in Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores as well as ACDC.com. AC/DC's first new single in eight years, "Rock'n'Roll Train," rockets 15-5 this week on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.
Tickets for the North American dates will go on sale during the weekend of Sept. 20 via Ticketmaster and ACDC.com. Specific on-sale dates and ticket prices have not yet been announced.
Following the North American run, AC/DC will visit South American, Europe and Asia, with dates to be announced. The Black Ice World Tour will be AC/DC's first outing since 2001.
Here are AC/DC's North American tour dates:
Oct. 28 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Wachovia Arena
Oct. 30 - Chicago, IL - Allstate Arena
Nov. 03 - Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Fieldhouse
Nov. 05 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
Nov. 07 - Toronto, ONT - Rogers Centre
Nov. 09 - Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Garden
Nov. 12-13 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
Nov. 15 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center
Nov. 17 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center
Nov. 19 - East Rutherford, NJ - IZOD Center
Nov. 21 - Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center
Nov. 23 - Minneapolis, MN - Xcel Energy Center
Nov. 25 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
Nov. 28 - Vancouver, BC - General Motors Place
Nov. 29 - Seattle, WA - KeyArena
Nov. 30 - Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome
Dec. 02 - Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
Dec. 06 - Los Angeles, CA - The Forum
Dec. 10 - Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center
Dec. 12 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
Dec. 14 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
Dec. 16 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
Dec. 18 - Charlotte, NC - Time Warner Cable Arena
The worldwide trek follows closely behind the Oct. 20 release of "Black Ice," which will be sold exclusively in Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores as well as ACDC.com. AC/DC's first new single in eight years, "Rock'n'Roll Train," rockets 15-5 this week on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.
Tickets for the North American dates will go on sale during the weekend of Sept. 20 via Ticketmaster and ACDC.com. Specific on-sale dates and ticket prices have not yet been announced.
Following the North American run, AC/DC will visit South American, Europe and Asia, with dates to be announced. The Black Ice World Tour will be AC/DC's first outing since 2001.
Here are AC/DC's North American tour dates:
Oct. 28 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Wachovia Arena
Oct. 30 - Chicago, IL - Allstate Arena
Nov. 03 - Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Fieldhouse
Nov. 05 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
Nov. 07 - Toronto, ONT - Rogers Centre
Nov. 09 - Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Garden
Nov. 12-13 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
Nov. 15 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center
Nov. 17 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center
Nov. 19 - East Rutherford, NJ - IZOD Center
Nov. 21 - Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center
Nov. 23 - Minneapolis, MN - Xcel Energy Center
Nov. 25 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
Nov. 28 - Vancouver, BC - General Motors Place
Nov. 29 - Seattle, WA - KeyArena
Nov. 30 - Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome
Dec. 02 - Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
Dec. 06 - Los Angeles, CA - The Forum
Dec. 10 - Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center
Dec. 12 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
Dec. 14 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
Dec. 16 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
Dec. 18 - Charlotte, NC - Time Warner Cable Arena
| Source: | billboard.com |
| Band profile: | AC/DC |
| Event: | Black Ice World Tour |
Dark The Suns - Keyboardist Leaves The Band
Finnish gothic metallers Dark The Suns have parted ways with keyboardist Juha Kokkonen. According to the remaining members of the group, "Juha felt that he doesn't have enough time for band anymore. We thank Juha for the time we spent together and wish all the best for him!"
A replacement is expected to be announced soon.
A replacement is expected to be announced soon.
| Source: | darkthesuns.com |
| Band profile: | Dark The Suns |
Brain Drill - Announce New Bassist
Santa Cruz, CA's Brain Drill are pleased to announce the addition of Ivan Munguia as the bands new bassist. Ivan has played bass for metal acts such as Carnivorous and Odious Mortem.
"I'm stoked to be playing with such high caliber musicians, in a band as crushing and talented as Brain Drill. Soon, we'll be out on the road laying waste to crowds, and delivering some sick new tunes" comments Ivan.
Brain Drill are currently hard at work rehearsing with Ivan and Joe to get them up to speed on the band's current material and plan to hit the road as soon as they can. Brain Drill are also currently hard at work on new tracks for the follow up to their devastating debut "Apocalyptic Feasting".
Fans can head over to YouTube (here and here) to check out some tryout footage featuring new drummer Joe Bondra playing two tracks from "Apocalyptic Feasting".
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"I'm stoked to be playing with such high caliber musicians, in a band as crushing and talented as Brain Drill. Soon, we'll be out on the road laying waste to crowds, and delivering some sick new tunes" comments Ivan.
Brain Drill are currently hard at work rehearsing with Ivan and Joe to get them up to speed on the band's current material and plan to hit the road as soon as they can. Brain Drill are also currently hard at work on new tracks for the follow up to their devastating debut "Apocalyptic Feasting".
Fans can head over to YouTube (here and here) to check out some tryout footage featuring new drummer Joe Bondra playing two tracks from "Apocalyptic Feasting".
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Brain Drill |
Children Of Bodom - New Video Posted Online
Finish metal band Children Of Bodom have posted their newest video "Smile Pretty For The Devil" online. The video can be watched on their official MySpace site.
The video was directed by Sandra Marschner for Katapult Filmproduktion. "Smile Pretty For The Devil" is taken from Children Of Bodom's new album, "Blooddrunk", which was released in April this year.
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The video was directed by Sandra Marschner for Katapult Filmproduktion. "Smile Pretty For The Devil" is taken from Children Of Bodom's new album, "Blooddrunk", which was released in April this year.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Children Of Bodom |
Earth - US Tour Dates
American drone doom metallers Earth have announced the following US tour dates:
9/18 - Portland, Oregon - The Artistry
9/19 - Seattle, Washington - VERA Project
9/20 - Anacortes, Washington - Department Of Safety
9/23 - Seattle, Washington - Showbox Sodo
9/24 - Seattle, Washington - Showbox Sodo
10/11 - Providence, Rhode Island - Brown University
10/12 - Portland, Maine - Time Of Rivers Festival
10/13 - Boston, Massachusetts - Great Scott
10/14 - Brooklyn, New York - Union Pool
10/15 - Allentown, Pennsylvania- The Sterling Hotel
10/16 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - First Unitarian Church (Sanctuary) w/ Sunn O))) and Thou
10/17 - New York, New York - Columbia University
10/18 - New Haven, Connecticut - Wesleyan University
10/19 - New York, New York - Knitting Factory
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9/18 - Portland, Oregon - The Artistry
9/19 - Seattle, Washington - VERA Project
9/20 - Anacortes, Washington - Department Of Safety
9/23 - Seattle, Washington - Showbox Sodo
9/24 - Seattle, Washington - Showbox Sodo
10/11 - Providence, Rhode Island - Brown University
10/12 - Portland, Maine - Time Of Rivers Festival
10/13 - Boston, Massachusetts - Great Scott
10/14 - Brooklyn, New York - Union Pool
10/15 - Allentown, Pennsylvania- The Sterling Hotel
10/16 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - First Unitarian Church (Sanctuary) w/ Sunn O))) and Thou
10/17 - New York, New York - Columbia University
10/18 - New Haven, Connecticut - Wesleyan University
10/19 - New York, New York - Knitting Factory
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Earth |
| Event: | Earth: USA Tour |
The Haunted - Entire New Album Available For Streaming
The Haunted will be streaming their entire new album "Versus" on their official MySpace page for one week, from September 12 through September 19. A short trailer promoting this clearly monumental event can be watched here.
"Versus" will be released through Century Media Records on the following dates:
Sweden: Wednesday, September 17
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy: Friday, September 19
Spain, Portugal: Tuesday, September 23
Finland, Hungary: Wednesday, September 24
UK, France, Greece, Denmark, Norway, Rest Of Europe: Monday, September 22
North America: Tuesday, October 14
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"Versus" will be released through Century Media Records on the following dates:
Sweden: Wednesday, September 17
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy: Friday, September 19
Spain, Portugal: Tuesday, September 23
Finland, Hungary: Wednesday, September 24
UK, France, Greece, Denmark, Norway, Rest Of Europe: Monday, September 22
North America: Tuesday, October 14
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Haunted |
Deathstars - Finish Recordings, Reveal New Song Titles
Swedish industrial/goth metallers Deathstars have issued the following update on their official site:
"Deathstars have finished the recordings in the studio and have now entered ToyTown Studios to start the mixing with Stefan Glaumann.''
The band has also announced some new songtitles of the album.
The first songtitles that'll be revealed are:
Night Electric Night
Chertograd
Blood Stains Blondes
Opium
Venus In Arms
"Deathstars have finished the recordings in the studio and have now entered ToyTown Studios to start the mixing with Stefan Glaumann.''
The band has also announced some new songtitles of the album.
The first songtitles that'll be revealed are:
Night Electric Night
Chertograd
Blood Stains Blondes
Opium
Venus In Arms
| Source: | deathstars.net |
| Band profile: | Deathstars |
Engel - Working On New Album
Swedish melodic-death metallers Engel have entered in PUK studio in Gjerlev, Denmark with Danish producer Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Himsa, Sick Of It All) to begin recording its sophomore album for an early 2009 release via SPV Records.
The band has also launched a studio blog featuring photos and regular updates from the recording sessions.
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The band has also launched a studio blog featuring photos and regular updates from the recording sessions.
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| Source: | engelpropaganda.com |
| Band profile: | Engel |
Horna - New Album Details Revealed
Finnish black metallers Horna will release their seventh album, "Sanojesi Äärelle", on September 29th via Debemur Morti Productions. You can also see the artwork
of the new album, at this location.
On "Sanojesi Äärelle", "the abyssic ones have conceived a dual tribute to the energies that stimulate them - one side worshipping Satanic darkness, one praising Luciferian light," according to a press release.
"Sanojesi Äärelle" tracklisting:
Disc I:
01. Muinaisten Alttarilta
02. Verilehto
03. Mustan Kirkkauden Sarastus
04. Katseet
05. Askeesi
06. Sanojesi Äärelle
07. Orjaroihu
08. Risti Ja Ruoska
09. Wikinger
10. Merkuriana
Disc II:
01. Liekki Ja Voima
02. Ruumisalttari
03. Musta Rukous
04. Baphometin Siunaus
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of the new album, at this location.
On "Sanojesi Äärelle", "the abyssic ones have conceived a dual tribute to the energies that stimulate them - one side worshipping Satanic darkness, one praising Luciferian light," according to a press release.
"Sanojesi Äärelle" tracklisting:
Disc I:
01. Muinaisten Alttarilta
02. Verilehto
03. Mustan Kirkkauden Sarastus
04. Katseet
05. Askeesi
06. Sanojesi Äärelle
07. Orjaroihu
08. Risti Ja Ruoska
09. Wikinger
10. Merkuriana
Disc II:
01. Liekki Ja Voima
02. Ruumisalttari
03. Musta Rukous
04. Baphometin Siunaus
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| Source: | debemur-morti.com |
| Band profile: | Horna |
Ossian - New Songs Available For Streaming
Hungarian heavy metal band Ossian have made three new tracks available for streaming. You can listen to the songs on their official MySpace. These track are from the band's soon upcoming album, called "Küldetés" (Mission), which will be released on September 8th
via HAmmer Records Hungary. The album was recorded once again with the help of their longtime producer/friend Miklós Küronya at the studio P in Törökbálint.
"Küldetés" tracklisting:
01. Ébredés (Awakening) (intro)
02. A Számuzött visszatér (Outcast's Return)
03. A Véletlen (The Accident)
04. Új Aranykor /New Golden Age)
05. Asszony feketében (Woman In Black)
06. Mondd ki! (Fire Away!)
07. A koszikla (The Cliff)
08. Az ördögök mennyországa (Devils' Heaven)
09. Az Életvonal (Life Line)
10. A Küldetés (The Mission)
11. A Nagybetus Szavak (Words With Capitals)
12. Jó idoben, jó helyen (Good Time, Good Place)
13. Útközben (On The Way)
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via HAmmer Records Hungary. The album was recorded once again with the help of their longtime producer/friend Miklós Küronya at the studio P in Törökbálint.
"Küldetés" tracklisting:
01. Ébredés (Awakening) (intro)
02. A Számuzött visszatér (Outcast's Return)
03. A Véletlen (The Accident)
04. Új Aranykor /New Golden Age)
05. Asszony feketében (Woman In Black)
06. Mondd ki! (Fire Away!)
07. A koszikla (The Cliff)
08. Az ördögök mennyországa (Devils' Heaven)
09. Az Életvonal (Life Line)
10. A Küldetés (The Mission)
11. A Nagybetus Szavak (Words With Capitals)
12. Jó idoben, jó helyen (Good Time, Good Place)
13. Útközben (On The Way)
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ossian |
Soulfly - Russian Tour In October
Brazilian metallers Soulfly have announced some new tour dates in Russia in October, plus one show in Ukraine, which will take place at the end of September.
Here are the following dates of "Russian Conquer Tour 2008":
Sep. 29 - Sport Arena - Odessa, Ukraine
Oct. 01 - B1 Club - Moscow, Russia
Oct. 03 - Sport Arena Trud - Irkutsk, Siberia
Oct. 05 - Gavana Club - Krasnoyarsk, Siberia
Oct. 06 - Rock City - Novosibirsk, Siberia
Oct. 07 - XL Club - Omsk, Siberia
Soulfly's new album "Conquer" is the band's sixth effort, and was released on July 29, 2008.
Here are the following dates of "Russian Conquer Tour 2008":
Sep. 29 - Sport Arena - Odessa, Ukraine
Oct. 01 - B1 Club - Moscow, Russia
Oct. 03 - Sport Arena Trud - Irkutsk, Siberia
Oct. 05 - Gavana Club - Krasnoyarsk, Siberia
Oct. 06 - Rock City - Novosibirsk, Siberia
Oct. 07 - XL Club - Omsk, Siberia
Soulfly's new album "Conquer" is the band's sixth effort, and was released on July 29, 2008.
| Source: | soulflyweb.com |
| Band profile: | Soulfly |
| Event: | Russian Conquer Tour 2008 |