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Tuska - Bal-Sagoth Cancelled
TUSKA OPEN AIR METAL FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT
- Bal-Sagoth Cancels
- Skyclad added to the roster
Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in Kaisaniemi, Helsinki, during 15.-17.7. has made a slight but very regrettable change in the program.
British cult band Bal-Sagoth have been forced to cancel their performance. For some time now, the band has stated on their web site that the recordings of their forthcoming album are still on their final
stages. Due to this we received the following messege from the band's frontman Byron:
"BAL-SAGOTH will regrettably not now be playing the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in Helsinki, Finland as previously planned. This is due to the fact that the band are in the final stages of recording the long awaited and much delayed sixth and final album, and all available time and effort is being directed towards the completion of the opus. However, BAL-SAGOTH greatly look forward to playing in Helsinki and meeting their steadfast Finnish supporters later in the year once the sixth album has been completed."
Plans for a club show in Helsinki this autumn are currently under way.
Replacing Bal-Sagoth will be another British forerunner of Folk Metal, Skyclad. The band was formed in Newcastle in 1990 and today Skyclad is regarded as a classic in the Folk Metal scene. Skyclad was one of the first to combine traditional metal with folk influences in a way that has attracted a large number of followers. Skyclad's last studio album A Semblance Of Normality was released in 2004.
Right before their Tuska-show, Skyclad will perform two days in a row at the Dong-Festival in Germany with a regular performance on Friday and an acoustic one on Saturday. Skyclad will perform at Tuska on Sunday 17th of July at 16:45 on the Sue Stage.
There are still a few hundred tickets left for Friday, all other tickets are sold out. Remaining tickets for Friday cost 32 euro each and they are sold at Tiketti (www.tiketti.fi) and Lippupalvelu (www.lippupalvelu.fi).
Tickets for the evening clubs are sold only at Tiketti and cost 6-8euro.
Tickets for NightLife Rock are available only at the festival site and at the door of the club.
Additional Information:
http://www.tuska-festival.fi
- Bal-Sagoth Cancels
- Skyclad added to the roster
Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in Kaisaniemi, Helsinki, during 15.-17.7. has made a slight but very regrettable change in the program.
British cult band Bal-Sagoth have been forced to cancel their performance. For some time now, the band has stated on their web site that the recordings of their forthcoming album are still on their final
stages. Due to this we received the following messege from the band's frontman Byron:
"BAL-SAGOTH will regrettably not now be playing the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in Helsinki, Finland as previously planned. This is due to the fact that the band are in the final stages of recording the long awaited and much delayed sixth and final album, and all available time and effort is being directed towards the completion of the opus. However, BAL-SAGOTH greatly look forward to playing in Helsinki and meeting their steadfast Finnish supporters later in the year once the sixth album has been completed."
Plans for a club show in Helsinki this autumn are currently under way.
Replacing Bal-Sagoth will be another British forerunner of Folk Metal, Skyclad. The band was formed in Newcastle in 1990 and today Skyclad is regarded as a classic in the Folk Metal scene. Skyclad was one of the first to combine traditional metal with folk influences in a way that has attracted a large number of followers. Skyclad's last studio album A Semblance Of Normality was released in 2004.
Right before their Tuska-show, Skyclad will perform two days in a row at the Dong-Festival in Germany with a regular performance on Friday and an acoustic one on Saturday. Skyclad will perform at Tuska on Sunday 17th of July at 16:45 on the Sue Stage.
There are still a few hundred tickets left for Friday, all other tickets are sold out. Remaining tickets for Friday cost 32 euro each and they are sold at Tiketti (www.tiketti.fi) and Lippupalvelu (www.lippupalvelu.fi).
Tickets for the evening clubs are sold only at Tiketti and cost 6-8euro.
Tickets for NightLife Rock are available only at the festival site and at the door of the club.
Additional Information:
http://www.tuska-festival.fi
| Source: | Tuska Festival |
Iron Maiden - New Artwork Exclusively Revealed
Death On The Road artwork exclusively revealed...
Nothing to add, just enjoy:
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Nothing to add, just enjoy:
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| Source: | Iron Maiden.com |
| Band profile: | Iron Maiden |
Absolute Steel - Signature with Black Lotus
ABSOLUTE STEEL sign with Black Lotus
Absolute Steel was formed in 1999 from a group of exciting musicians who simply loved the metal of the 1980s! Staying away from the so-called "true metal" ideology and proving their quality with real hard and heavy songs the band became a hype in their homeland of Norway.
After a self released demo and a single, they were picked up by the Norwegian label Edgerunner Records, and released their debut "The Fair Bitch Project" in 2002. Following their debut album, Absolute Steel played numerous shows, gradually building up their name especially with their original presence on stage: shows with heavy metal helmets, loads of pyros, strippers and more stuff surprised every audience! The guitar wars between the two axemen Andy Boss and Dave Bomb are almost legendary!
Shortly after the recording of their second album, Edgerunner Records called it a day and the band was looking for a new contract. Black Lotus became aware of this and as a result recently welcomed Absolute Steel into its growing roster of quality artists.
"WomaniZer" is the title of their second album which will be released worldwide early this autumn. A few months later, Black Lotus will re-master and re-release their first album? such a gem should not be missed!
So, come on! Taste the? Absolute Steel!
http://www.absolutesteel.com
Absolute Steel was formed in 1999 from a group of exciting musicians who simply loved the metal of the 1980s! Staying away from the so-called "true metal" ideology and proving their quality with real hard and heavy songs the band became a hype in their homeland of Norway.
After a self released demo and a single, they were picked up by the Norwegian label Edgerunner Records, and released their debut "The Fair Bitch Project" in 2002. Following their debut album, Absolute Steel played numerous shows, gradually building up their name especially with their original presence on stage: shows with heavy metal helmets, loads of pyros, strippers and more stuff surprised every audience! The guitar wars between the two axemen Andy Boss and Dave Bomb are almost legendary!
Shortly after the recording of their second album, Edgerunner Records called it a day and the band was looking for a new contract. Black Lotus became aware of this and as a result recently welcomed Absolute Steel into its growing roster of quality artists.
"WomaniZer" is the title of their second album which will be released worldwide early this autumn. A few months later, Black Lotus will re-master and re-release their first album? such a gem should not be missed!
So, come on! Taste the? Absolute Steel!
http://www.absolutesteel.com
| Source: | Black Lotus Records |
Cruachan - Signature With Black Lotus Records
Here in Black Lotus Records in pride we announce that Cruachan has joined our ranks! Our roster is enriched with a precious name we always admired. The band is currently working on the songs for their (yet untitled) upcoming album and they will enter the studio in January 2006. Martin Walkyier (SKYCLAD) will also join them as guest vocalist on one song. Some titles of new songs are "Diarmuid and Grainne", "The Well Below the Valley", "Ungoliant" & "Shelob".
CRUACHAN will also play the following dates in September to be followed by a Russian tour in October (dates will be announced soon).
16.09.05 D - Luneck, Riders Cafe
17.09.05 D - Stavenhagen, Tankhaus
18.09.05 NL - Arnheim, Goudvishal
19.09.05 D - Gie?en, Jokus
20.09.05 CH - Luzern, Sedel
21.09.05 AU - Innsbruck, Hafen
22.09.05 D - Jena, Rosenkeller
23.09.05 D - Annaberg-Buchholz, Alte Brauerei
24.09.05 D - Berlin, Knaak
CRUACHAN will also play the following dates in September to be followed by a Russian tour in October (dates will be announced soon).
16.09.05 D - Luneck, Riders Cafe
17.09.05 D - Stavenhagen, Tankhaus
18.09.05 NL - Arnheim, Goudvishal
19.09.05 D - Gie?en, Jokus
20.09.05 CH - Luzern, Sedel
21.09.05 AU - Innsbruck, Hafen
22.09.05 D - Jena, Rosenkeller
23.09.05 D - Annaberg-Buchholz, Alte Brauerei
24.09.05 D - Berlin, Knaak
| Source: | black-lotus-recs.com |
| Band profile: | Cruachan |
Stratovarius - Kainulainen Leaves Stratovarius
The long time bass player of Stratovarius leaves the band.
Timo Tolkki has posted the following message to the band's forum: "Some of you have heard rumours that Jari Kainulainen has left Stratovarius. Unfortunately I have to tell you that they are true. This is due to personal reasons. We will release official statement regarding that soon."
Timo Tolkki has posted the following message to the band's forum: "Some of you have heard rumours that Jari Kainulainen has left Stratovarius. Unfortunately I have to tell you that they are true. This is due to personal reasons. We will release official statement regarding that soon."
| Source: | stratovarius.com Also, MelodicRock.c... |
| Band profile: | Stratovarius |
Hypocrisy - The Track List Of The New Album
We are happy to announce that we've completed the mastering of our new album last week. Even though the album is still untitled, we can guarantee you that it sounds killer! As soon as we have decided on the title, we will let you know!
The official release has been set for September 5th 2005, out on Nuclear Blast records. Below you can find the complete tracklist:
01. Intro (not named yet)
02. Warpath
03. Scrutinized
04. Fearless
05. Craving for another killing
06. Let the knife do the talking
07. A thousand lies
08. Incised before I've ceased
09. Blooddrenched
10. Compulsive psychosis
11. Living to die
Cheers,
Mikael
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The official release has been set for September 5th 2005, out on Nuclear Blast records. Below you can find the complete tracklist:
01. Intro (not named yet)
02. Warpath
03. Scrutinized
04. Fearless
05. Craving for another killing
06. Let the knife do the talking
07. A thousand lies
08. Incised before I've ceased
09. Blooddrenched
10. Compulsive psychosis
11. Living to die
Cheers,
Mikael
Read more ››
| Source: | hypocrisy.tv |
| Band profile: | Hypocrisy |
Manigance - A Gig With Scorpion, And Other News
MANIGANCE will support the Scorpions in Paris!
Now it's official, MANIGANCE is confirmed as opening act of the forthcoming gig of the SCORPIONS which will take place on July 5 th at the prestigious Olympia Hall in Paris. By the time you'll read those lines, this show will be sold out!
The band from Pau (South West of France) is currently busy with the recording of their 4 th album. The sessions started late May, at their own studio, after an intensive period of composition and pre-production.
Here follow the titles of some of the new songs which should be available next Fall: "Envahisseur", "Sentinelle", "L'ombre et la lumière", "Prison dorée", "Esclave", "Cent millénaires", "Prédateur", "Privilège", "Miroir de la vie"...
As usual all the lyrics will recorded in French, except for one track which will be an instrumental.
On September 10th, MANIGANCE will be the third band on the bill of the RaismesFest (North of France). They will perform a 60 minutes set just before the headliners, SONATA ARCTICA and LOUDNESS, and after DRAGONFORCE, NIGHTMARE and another act to be confirmed. More info on: http://www.raismesfest.com.
Now it's official, MANIGANCE is confirmed as opening act of the forthcoming gig of the SCORPIONS which will take place on July 5 th at the prestigious Olympia Hall in Paris. By the time you'll read those lines, this show will be sold out!
The band from Pau (South West of France) is currently busy with the recording of their 4 th album. The sessions started late May, at their own studio, after an intensive period of composition and pre-production.
Here follow the titles of some of the new songs which should be available next Fall: "Envahisseur", "Sentinelle", "L'ombre et la lumière", "Prison dorée", "Esclave", "Cent millénaires", "Prédateur", "Privilège", "Miroir de la vie"...
As usual all the lyrics will recorded in French, except for one track which will be an instrumental.
On September 10th, MANIGANCE will be the third band on the bill of the RaismesFest (North of France). They will perform a 60 minutes set just before the headliners, SONATA ARCTICA and LOUDNESS, and after DRAGONFORCE, NIGHTMARE and another act to be confirmed. More info on: http://www.raismesfest.com.
| Band profile: | Manigance |
Nevermore - New Album And New Video
NEVERMORE will be filming a video for the track "Final Product" on Saturday (June 11) in Los Angeles with director Kevin Leonard, who also directed the clip for NEVERMORE's "I, Voyager".
According to NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane, the artwork ? which was conceived by Hugh Syme (RUSH, MEGADETH) ? incorporates the "theme we've developed over the last few albums of everyone wearing a mask," he explains. It also ties in with the new album's title, which Dane says represents "the ongoing struggle between science and religion."
NEVERMORE recorded "This Godless Endeavor" at Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, U.K. with producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, ARCH ENEMY, EXODUS, OPETH), who has previously worked with the band on their "Dead Heart In a Dead World" CD.
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"This Godless Endeavor" track listing:
01. Born
02. Final Product
03. My Acid Words
04. Bittersweet Feast
05. Sentient 6
06. Medicated Nation
07. The Holocaust of Thought (feat. James Murphy)
08. Sell My Heart for Stones
09. The Psalm of Lydia
10. A Future Uncertain
11. This Godless Endeavor
NEVERMORE also recorded a cover version of OZZY OSBOURNE's "Revelation (Mother Earth)".
"This Godless Endeavor" is scheduled for release on July 26 via Century Media Records.
NEVERMORE have been confirmed for Gigantour, a six-week festival trek co-headlined by MEGADETH and DREAM THEATER. Other main-stage acts are FEAR FACTORY and THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN. Artists confirmed for the second stage include LIFE OF AGONY, DRY KILL LOGIC, SYMPHONY X and BOBAFLEX.
NEVERMORE will embark on a headlining tour of European beginning on September 15. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon.
According to NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane, the artwork ? which was conceived by Hugh Syme (RUSH, MEGADETH) ? incorporates the "theme we've developed over the last few albums of everyone wearing a mask," he explains. It also ties in with the new album's title, which Dane says represents "the ongoing struggle between science and religion."
NEVERMORE recorded "This Godless Endeavor" at Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, U.K. with producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, ARCH ENEMY, EXODUS, OPETH), who has previously worked with the band on their "Dead Heart In a Dead World" CD.
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"This Godless Endeavor" track listing:
01. Born
02. Final Product
03. My Acid Words
04. Bittersweet Feast
05. Sentient 6
06. Medicated Nation
07. The Holocaust of Thought (feat. James Murphy)
08. Sell My Heart for Stones
09. The Psalm of Lydia
10. A Future Uncertain
11. This Godless Endeavor
NEVERMORE also recorded a cover version of OZZY OSBOURNE's "Revelation (Mother Earth)".
"This Godless Endeavor" is scheduled for release on July 26 via Century Media Records.
NEVERMORE have been confirmed for Gigantour, a six-week festival trek co-headlined by MEGADETH and DREAM THEATER. Other main-stage acts are FEAR FACTORY and THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN. Artists confirmed for the second stage include LIFE OF AGONY, DRY KILL LOGIC, SYMPHONY X and BOBAFLEX.
NEVERMORE will embark on a headlining tour of European beginning on September 15. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon.
| Source: | nevermore.tv |
| Band profile: | Nevermore |
Shadowland Music - Last Signature Of The Label
DEMONISM is the last signature of the Bulgarian label Shadowland Music.
The Bulgarian black metal band DEMONISM just got a deal with the Bulagarian Label Shadowland Music for the releasing of their new upcoming MCD "The Sound Of Fury".
"The Sound Of Fury" will contain 3 songs of true Raw and Furious Black Metal in the vein of Corpus Christii's with a total playing time of 15:56 min.
The Release date is settled to the: 25.08.2005
The Bulgarian black metal band DEMONISM just got a deal with the Bulagarian Label Shadowland Music for the releasing of their new upcoming MCD "The Sound Of Fury".
"The Sound Of Fury" will contain 3 songs of true Raw and Furious Black Metal in the vein of Corpus Christii's with a total playing time of 15:56 min.
The Release date is settled to the: 25.08.2005
| Source: | shadowland.hit.bg ) |
Shakra - New Deal With Label AFM Records
Shakra are getting reading: one, two, three, attention!
In Switzerland time is passing by a bit slowlier than in rest Europe ?
Not at all ! Especially in these days the Swiss guys from Shakra are showing us professionally how to get everything to the point.
We are proud to announce that the dynamic hardrockers have found a new home with AFM Records. Some days ago Nils Wasko and Sandra Eichner (AFM, middle of picture) met the guys from Bern to sign the contract. The ink on the contract has just dried, as the band is already on the run again : as a first taste to give for the new album (being released on 3rd October) Shakra are playing this year's Sweden Rock Festivals as well as the Spirit Of Music Open Air in Uster/Switzerland (with Iron Maiden !).
More information you can read on the freshly opened homepage
www.shakra-fanclub.de
In Switzerland time is passing by a bit slowlier than in rest Europe ?
Not at all ! Especially in these days the Swiss guys from Shakra are showing us professionally how to get everything to the point.
We are proud to announce that the dynamic hardrockers have found a new home with AFM Records. Some days ago Nils Wasko and Sandra Eichner (AFM, middle of picture) met the guys from Bern to sign the contract. The ink on the contract has just dried, as the band is already on the run again : as a first taste to give for the new album (being released on 3rd October) Shakra are playing this year's Sweden Rock Festivals as well as the Spirit Of Music Open Air in Uster/Switzerland (with Iron Maiden !).
More information you can read on the freshly opened homepage
www.shakra-fanclub.de
| Source: | Underclass Records |
| Band profile: | Shakra |
The Dillinger Escape Plan - Shows To Be Canceled
Dillinger Escape Plan have been forced to cancel part of their upcoming tour due to numerous injuries within members of the band. Guitarist Brian Benoit who recently underwent major surgery last December aggravated his shoulder on their last American tour. The band with Brian's blessing recruited ex Fenix TX guitarist James Love to fill in dates until Benoit was fit enough to return to the fold. However the night before the band left for Europe founding member Ben Weinman was involved in an automobile accident that left him in hospital. Undeterred Dillinger decided that cancelling shows was for other bands and Ben literally went from the Hospital to the airport.
However during the bands show in Madrid Spain at the Festimad Festival it became apparent that all was not well with Ben. He blacked out at one point during the set (as a result of injuries sustained in the accident) and the band had to cut their set short as a result. On doctors orders Ben has to return home for two weeks of rest
Ben Weinman commented "Dillinger are not the kind of band who cancel shows without good reason and unfortunately I have a bad reason - I'm fucked"
More informations on: http://www.dillingerescapeplan.com
However during the bands show in Madrid Spain at the Festimad Festival it became apparent that all was not well with Ben. He blacked out at one point during the set (as a result of injuries sustained in the accident) and the band had to cut their set short as a result. On doctors orders Ben has to return home for two weeks of rest
Ben Weinman commented "Dillinger are not the kind of band who cancel shows without good reason and unfortunately I have a bad reason - I'm fucked"
More informations on: http://www.dillingerescapeplan.com
| Source: | TDEP |
Graspop 2005 - Line Up Complete
GMM 2005 : Press Release 7 - Tuesday 01 june 2005
GRASPOP METAL MEETING
Festivalpark, DESSEL - Friday 24, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June 2005
LINEUP GMM 2005 COMPLETE
COMBI & DAY TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!!
The last available slots have been filled by Anthrax, Hatesphere, The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Ga*Ga*'s and Walls of Jericho.
The lineup for Graspop Metal Meeting 2005 is now complete.
Below you will find an overview of the lineup for each of the three days. Go to the band page on the website for the timetables: www.graspop.be
FRIDAY 24 June
Main stage : The Ga*Ga's, Alterbridge, Helmet, Papa Roach, Within Temptation and System of a Down
Marquee 1 : Immolation, Enslaved, Grave Digger, Metal Church, Megadeth and Nevermore
Marquee 2 : The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, Caliban, H20, Madball, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Kreator
Metal Dome : Chimaira, Judasville, Sengir, Cowboys & Aliens, Axamenta, In-Quest, Autumn and metal party with DJ LSP
SATURDAY 25 June
Main stage : Skitsoy, Soilwork, Epica, Kamelot, Hatebreed, Accept, Slayer and Slipknot
Marquee 1 : Behemoth, Gorefest, Amon Amarth, Samael, Sirenia and In Flames
Marquee 2 : Peter Pan Speedrock, Pro-Pain, Rose Tattoo, Mastodon, Sick of it All, Anthrax
Metal Dome : Stormrider, metal party with DJ IT and DJ CARL (LSP)
Sunday 26 June
Main stage : Dragonforce, Axell Rudi Pell, Primal Fear, Yngwie Malmsteen, Dio, Dream Theater and Iron Maiden
Marquee 1 : Oceans of Sadness, Dark Tranquillity, Nuclear Assault, Arch Enemy, Lacuna Coil
Marquee 2 : Hatesphere, Murphy's Law, Walls of Jericho, Amen, Terror
Metal Dome : final party with DJ CARL (LSP)
METAL DOME
The festival edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting will be a four-stage affair!. Apart from our usual open-air main stage and the 2 podiums in the giant marquees, we are adding a fourth podium this year: the METAL DOME.
This stage is also located on the festival grounds, in an area that will remain accessible round the clock and that can be closed off from the rest of the festival site.
Apart from non-stop music with DJ's and a video wall, 7 bands will take the stage on Friday, 6 of which are Belgian bands.
Chimaira will set the ball rolling at 1pm.
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE
The Graspop Metal Meeting is not sold out yet. There are still quite a few day and combi tickets available through the usual presales channels!
Still, don't wait too long because the number of remaining tickets is dwindling fast!
Read more ››
GRASPOP METAL MEETING
Festivalpark, DESSEL - Friday 24, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June 2005
LINEUP GMM 2005 COMPLETE
COMBI & DAY TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!!
The last available slots have been filled by Anthrax, Hatesphere, The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Ga*Ga*'s and Walls of Jericho.
The lineup for Graspop Metal Meeting 2005 is now complete.
Below you will find an overview of the lineup for each of the three days. Go to the band page on the website for the timetables: www.graspop.be
FRIDAY 24 June
Main stage : The Ga*Ga's, Alterbridge, Helmet, Papa Roach, Within Temptation and System of a Down
Marquee 1 : Immolation, Enslaved, Grave Digger, Metal Church, Megadeth and Nevermore
Marquee 2 : The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, Caliban, H20, Madball, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Kreator
Metal Dome : Chimaira, Judasville, Sengir, Cowboys & Aliens, Axamenta, In-Quest, Autumn and metal party with DJ LSP
SATURDAY 25 June
Main stage : Skitsoy, Soilwork, Epica, Kamelot, Hatebreed, Accept, Slayer and Slipknot
Marquee 1 : Behemoth, Gorefest, Amon Amarth, Samael, Sirenia and In Flames
Marquee 2 : Peter Pan Speedrock, Pro-Pain, Rose Tattoo, Mastodon, Sick of it All, Anthrax
Metal Dome : Stormrider, metal party with DJ IT and DJ CARL (LSP)
Sunday 26 June
Main stage : Dragonforce, Axell Rudi Pell, Primal Fear, Yngwie Malmsteen, Dio, Dream Theater and Iron Maiden
Marquee 1 : Oceans of Sadness, Dark Tranquillity, Nuclear Assault, Arch Enemy, Lacuna Coil
Marquee 2 : Hatesphere, Murphy's Law, Walls of Jericho, Amen, Terror
Metal Dome : final party with DJ CARL (LSP)
METAL DOME
The festival edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting will be a four-stage affair!. Apart from our usual open-air main stage and the 2 podiums in the giant marquees, we are adding a fourth podium this year: the METAL DOME.
This stage is also located on the festival grounds, in an area that will remain accessible round the clock and that can be closed off from the rest of the festival site.
Apart from non-stop music with DJ's and a video wall, 7 bands will take the stage on Friday, 6 of which are Belgian bands.
Chimaira will set the ball rolling at 1pm.
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE
The Graspop Metal Meeting is not sold out yet. There are still quite a few day and combi tickets available through the usual presales channels!
Still, don't wait too long because the number of remaining tickets is dwindling fast!
Read more ››
Gamma Ray - Work On The New Album Almost Complete
GAMMA RAY FINISH WORK ON THEIR NEW ALBUM!
Gamma Ray have recently finished the final mixing of their new album which was recorded at the Hansen Studios in Hamburg. The album includes 11 tracks which represent all of the characteristic strengths of the bands musical career to date. The album title is 'MAJESTIC' and is scheduled for a release late September. Until then the band will undetake worldwide promotional activities and in parallel they also have to move their Hamburg studio to a new Location because the actual building will be completely rebuilt this summer.
You can meet GAMMA RAY during summer at the following European Festivals:
24.06. Balingen, Germany, BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
16.07. Helsinki, Finland, TUSKA Festival
The album release will be followed by a worldwide headline tour which is in the planning stage at the moment. Further to this, the Gamma Ray website will be relaunched with a completely new design and a dedicated Fan Club member area in June. Fan Club Members who haven't received the Fan Club Newsletter in February by post and everyone who is interested in joining the bands official Fan Club should send an email to the new Fan Club email address: _GammaRayFC@aol.com_ to receive further information.
Here are some direct words from the band:
"Dear Friends
Yes, we know it's been a long time without any real news and visible activity from the band!
But, since December 2004 we have been working on the production of the new album and it was a long period of blood sweat and tears, but also of joy and pleasure. Everyone in the band went through some personal suffering or difficulties during this time and occasionally we had the feeling that something or someone wanted to stop us from making this record.
Finally, two months ago, we got the message that we had to leave our studio complex at the end of day because some sharks bought the whole building and had nothing more constructive in mind than kicking out all the bands that were rehearsing there only to rebuild it into a storage place for rich peoples dirty attorney files or whatever.....! With this in mind it made working in a relaxed atmosphere even harder. But we could not be stopped and fought our way through and....presto... WE MADE IT!!!
We are sure that the long wait has not been in vain and everyone's gonna be rewarded with an album that goes beyond the expected (as always this is just our humble opinion and the rest is up to the listener).
Now we're working out the big promo and touring game plan with Sanctuary and All Access and of course getting everything ready to move to the new studio location which we found a few weeks ago.
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Gamma Ray have recently finished the final mixing of their new album which was recorded at the Hansen Studios in Hamburg. The album includes 11 tracks which represent all of the characteristic strengths of the bands musical career to date. The album title is 'MAJESTIC' and is scheduled for a release late September. Until then the band will undetake worldwide promotional activities and in parallel they also have to move their Hamburg studio to a new Location because the actual building will be completely rebuilt this summer.
You can meet GAMMA RAY during summer at the following European Festivals:
24.06. Balingen, Germany, BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
16.07. Helsinki, Finland, TUSKA Festival
The album release will be followed by a worldwide headline tour which is in the planning stage at the moment. Further to this, the Gamma Ray website will be relaunched with a completely new design and a dedicated Fan Club member area in June. Fan Club Members who haven't received the Fan Club Newsletter in February by post and everyone who is interested in joining the bands official Fan Club should send an email to the new Fan Club email address: _GammaRayFC@aol.com_ to receive further information.
Here are some direct words from the band:
"Dear Friends
Yes, we know it's been a long time without any real news and visible activity from the band!
But, since December 2004 we have been working on the production of the new album and it was a long period of blood sweat and tears, but also of joy and pleasure. Everyone in the band went through some personal suffering or difficulties during this time and occasionally we had the feeling that something or someone wanted to stop us from making this record.
Finally, two months ago, we got the message that we had to leave our studio complex at the end of day because some sharks bought the whole building and had nothing more constructive in mind than kicking out all the bands that were rehearsing there only to rebuild it into a storage place for rich peoples dirty attorney files or whatever.....! With this in mind it made working in a relaxed atmosphere even harder. But we could not be stopped and fought our way through and....presto... WE MADE IT!!!
We are sure that the long wait has not been in vain and everyone's gonna be rewarded with an album that goes beyond the expected (as always this is just our humble opinion and the rest is up to the listener).
Now we're working out the big promo and touring game plan with Sanctuary and All Access and of course getting everything ready to move to the new studio location which we found a few weeks ago.
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| Source: | Noise Records |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
Ozzy Osbourne - Ozzy Has Parkin Syndrome
Black Sabbath frontman and general global superstar, Ozzy Osbourne has been diagnosed with Parkin Syndrome, a hereditary condition that affects the nervous system.
It was widely assumed that the prince of darkness' famous tremors were the result of his drug fuelled past life, but it now appears that the condition is a medical one.
A quote from Ozzy said: "I'd always assumed it was the booze and stuff. Now I've found it all stems from the family. It's called Parkin but it's not Parkinson's. Anything to do with the central nervous system has the word Parkin in it. A doctor in Los Angeles tried to tell me I had multiple sclerosis. And I believed him until I had a second opinion. When I told my sisters she said, 'Not you as well? Mum had that and Auntie Elsie and your grandma.' I'm like, 'Thanks for fucking telling me'. Me walking around thinking I've got some drug paralysis."
It was widely assumed that the prince of darkness' famous tremors were the result of his drug fuelled past life, but it now appears that the condition is a medical one.
A quote from Ozzy said: "I'd always assumed it was the booze and stuff. Now I've found it all stems from the family. It's called Parkin but it's not Parkinson's. Anything to do with the central nervous system has the word Parkin in it. A doctor in Los Angeles tried to tell me I had multiple sclerosis. And I believed him until I had a second opinion. When I told my sisters she said, 'Not you as well? Mum had that and Auntie Elsie and your grandma.' I'm like, 'Thanks for fucking telling me'. Me walking around thinking I've got some drug paralysis."
| Source: | drownedinsound.com |
| Band profile: | Ozzy Osbourne |
Graspop 2005 - Line Up Almost Complete
GRASPOP METAL MEETING
Festivalpark, DESSEL - Friday 24, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June 2005
ALMOST THERE...
The following groups complete the line-up: HATEBREED, KAMELOT, EPICA and 80's MATCHBOX B-LINE DISASTER.
METAL DOME
We're adding a fourth podium for this year's festival.
On Friday 24 June, seven Belgian and Dutch metal bands will prove their mettle in front of a large audience. This is the lineup for our upcoming talent stage:
CHIMAERA - JUDASVILLE - SENGIR - COWBOYS & ALIENS - AXAMENTA - IN-QUEST - AUTUMN
The provisional line-up for the three days of the festival is as follows:
Friday 24 June :
ALTER BRIDGE - AUTUMN - AXAMENTA - CALIBAN -CHIMAERA - COWBOYS & ALIENS - ENSLAVED - GRAVE DIGGER - H20 - HELMET - IN-QUEST - IMMOLATION - JUDASVILLE - KREATOR - MADBALL - MEGADETH - METAL CHURCH - NEVERMORE - PAPA ROACH - SENGIR SYSTEM OF A DOWN - WITHIN TEMPTATION - 80's MATCHBOX B-LINE DISASTER
Saturday 25 June :
ACCEPT - AMON AMARTH - BEHEMOTH - EPICA -GOREFEST - HATEBREED - IN FLAMES - KAMELOT - MASTODON - PETER PAN SPEEDROCK - PRO PAIN - ROSE TATTOO - SAMAEL - SICK OF IT ALL - SIRENIA - SKITSOY - SLAYER - SLIPKNOT - SOILWORK
Sunday 26 June :
AMEN - ARCH ENEMY - AXEL RUDI PELL - DARK TRANQUILLITY - DREAM THEATER - DIO - DRAGON FORCE - IRON MAIDEN - LACUNA COIL - MURPHY'S LAW NUCLEAR ASSAULT - OCEANS OF SADNESS - PRIMAL FEAR - TERROR - YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
ADVANCE SALES
You can order your tickets to the Graspop Metal Meeting by phone, online and via the usual presales channels.
Order your ticket(s) as soon as possible to avoid unpleasant surprises.
You will find the exhaustive list on our website: www.graspop.be
Belgium:
* GoForMusic : tel. 0900 2 60 60 (? 0.45/min)
SMS 3060 (? 0.50/min) and online at www.goformusic.be
* Fnac ticket sales
* the usual presales channels
The Netherlands:
* via TSN 0900 300 12 50 (? 0.45 / minute), the 151 larger post offices, 33 GWK offices, 12 larger VVV offices, the usual presales addresses and online at www.ticketservice.nl
France:
* Fnac France Billet 0803 020 040 + internet www.fnac.fr
reservation Minitel 3615 BILLETEL
Germany:
* tickets-per-post +49-(0)69 944.36.60 + www.tickets-per-post.de
UK :
* Argon Events +44-1942 869868 + www.argon-direct.com
Other countries :
* through the Graspop Ticketing Online Shop : www.graspop.be
Our VISA/MASTERCARD mode of payment is now online !!!
TICKET PRICES
COMBI TICKETS
3 days (Friday 24 + Saturday 25 + Sunday 26 June ) : 105 euros
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Festivalpark, DESSEL - Friday 24, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June 2005
ALMOST THERE...
The following groups complete the line-up: HATEBREED, KAMELOT, EPICA and 80's MATCHBOX B-LINE DISASTER.
METAL DOME
We're adding a fourth podium for this year's festival.
On Friday 24 June, seven Belgian and Dutch metal bands will prove their mettle in front of a large audience. This is the lineup for our upcoming talent stage:
CHIMAERA - JUDASVILLE - SENGIR - COWBOYS & ALIENS - AXAMENTA - IN-QUEST - AUTUMN
The provisional line-up for the three days of the festival is as follows:
Friday 24 June :
ALTER BRIDGE - AUTUMN - AXAMENTA - CALIBAN -CHIMAERA - COWBOYS & ALIENS - ENSLAVED - GRAVE DIGGER - H20 - HELMET - IN-QUEST - IMMOLATION - JUDASVILLE - KREATOR - MADBALL - MEGADETH - METAL CHURCH - NEVERMORE - PAPA ROACH - SENGIR SYSTEM OF A DOWN - WITHIN TEMPTATION - 80's MATCHBOX B-LINE DISASTER
Saturday 25 June :
ACCEPT - AMON AMARTH - BEHEMOTH - EPICA -GOREFEST - HATEBREED - IN FLAMES - KAMELOT - MASTODON - PETER PAN SPEEDROCK - PRO PAIN - ROSE TATTOO - SAMAEL - SICK OF IT ALL - SIRENIA - SKITSOY - SLAYER - SLIPKNOT - SOILWORK
Sunday 26 June :
AMEN - ARCH ENEMY - AXEL RUDI PELL - DARK TRANQUILLITY - DREAM THEATER - DIO - DRAGON FORCE - IRON MAIDEN - LACUNA COIL - MURPHY'S LAW NUCLEAR ASSAULT - OCEANS OF SADNESS - PRIMAL FEAR - TERROR - YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
ADVANCE SALES
You can order your tickets to the Graspop Metal Meeting by phone, online and via the usual presales channels.
Order your ticket(s) as soon as possible to avoid unpleasant surprises.
You will find the exhaustive list on our website: www.graspop.be
Belgium:
* GoForMusic : tel. 0900 2 60 60 (? 0.45/min)
SMS 3060 (? 0.50/min) and online at www.goformusic.be
* Fnac ticket sales
* the usual presales channels
The Netherlands:
* via TSN 0900 300 12 50 (? 0.45 / minute), the 151 larger post offices, 33 GWK offices, 12 larger VVV offices, the usual presales addresses and online at www.ticketservice.nl
France:
* Fnac France Billet 0803 020 040 + internet www.fnac.fr
reservation Minitel 3615 BILLETEL
Germany:
* tickets-per-post +49-(0)69 944.36.60 + www.tickets-per-post.de
UK :
* Argon Events +44-1942 869868 + www.argon-direct.com
Other countries :
* through the Graspop Ticketing Online Shop : www.graspop.be
Our VISA/MASTERCARD mode of payment is now online !!!
TICKET PRICES
COMBI TICKETS
3 days (Friday 24 + Saturday 25 + Sunday 26 June ) : 105 euros
Read more ››
| Source: | GRASPOP.BE |