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Dark Tranquillity - New Album Details
Swedish Melodic Death Metal pioneers Dark tranquillity has completed work on their highly anticipated new album, "Fiction", set for an April 2007 release.
The album was mixed by Tue Madsen (Himsa, The Haunted) and encompasses all of the elements on which the band built their career: thought-provoking lyrics, shredding guitar work, captivating melodies and sheer brutality.
"Fiction" contains the following numbers:
01. Nothing To No One
02. The Lesser Faith
03. Terminus (Where Death Is Most Alive)
04. Blind At Heart
05. Icipher
06. Inside The Particle Storm
07. Empty Me
08. Misery's Crown
09. Focus Shift here]
10. The Mundane And The Magic
11. Japanese bonus track: A Closer End
12. Instrumental Australian bonus track: Winter Triangle
Niklas Sundin (guitars) shares his thoughts on the new album: "Tue Madsen did a fantastic job with the sound, and the result is diverse and exciting enough to satisfy even the most critical of listeners. The 10 songs are extremely varied and showcase all facets of the D.T. experience while breaking new ground as well as reviving some elements that haven't been featured in D.T. songs since the early years. At the moment, we're putting the finishing touches to the packaging as well as preparing for the recording of the 'Focus Shift' and 'Misery's Crown' promo videos. Directing is once again Roger Johansson, who worked with us on the videos for 'Character'."
In late March 2007, Dark Tranquillity kick off the touring cycle for Fiction with a massive co-headlining U.S. run with The Haunted and Into Eternity followed by European summer festivals and a full length tour in autumn.
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The album was mixed by Tue Madsen (Himsa, The Haunted) and encompasses all of the elements on which the band built their career: thought-provoking lyrics, shredding guitar work, captivating melodies and sheer brutality.
"Fiction" contains the following numbers:
01. Nothing To No One
02. The Lesser Faith
03. Terminus (Where Death Is Most Alive)
04. Blind At Heart
05. Icipher
06. Inside The Particle Storm
07. Empty Me
08. Misery's Crown
09. Focus Shift here]
10. The Mundane And The Magic
11. Japanese bonus track: A Closer End
12. Instrumental Australian bonus track: Winter Triangle
Niklas Sundin (guitars) shares his thoughts on the new album: "Tue Madsen did a fantastic job with the sound, and the result is diverse and exciting enough to satisfy even the most critical of listeners. The 10 songs are extremely varied and showcase all facets of the D.T. experience while breaking new ground as well as reviving some elements that haven't been featured in D.T. songs since the early years. At the moment, we're putting the finishing touches to the packaging as well as preparing for the recording of the 'Focus Shift' and 'Misery's Crown' promo videos. Directing is once again Roger Johansson, who worked with us on the videos for 'Character'."
In late March 2007, Dark Tranquillity kick off the touring cycle for Fiction with a massive co-headlining U.S. run with The Haunted and Into Eternity followed by European summer festivals and a full length tour in autumn.
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| Source: | darktranquillity.com |
| Band profile: | Dark Tranquillity |
| Event: | Dark Tranquillity + The Haunted: North American Tour |
In Flames - Honoured With Swedish Grammy
In Flames was honoured with the Swedish "Grammis" award in the "Best Hard Rock" category during a ceremony that was held Tuesday night (January 30) at Hovet in Stockholm. A total of five bands were nominated for their most recent releases, all of which came out during 2006. The nominees were as follows:
Backyard Babie - "People Like People Like People Like Us" (RCA)
Europe - "Secret Society" (T&T/Sanctuary)
Hammerfall - "Threshold" (Nuclear Blast)
In Flames - "Come Clarity" (Nuclear Blast)
The Haunted - "The Dead Eye" (Century Media)
In accepting the award, In Flames frontman Anders Fridén asked the audience to get up on their feet.
"This is the third time In Flames have won a Grammy and it feels extremely good," he said and joked: "Thanks a lot to the Swedish people, Sound Pollution and all you people sitting down!"
A video clip of In Flames performing the song "Come Clarity" on the Swedish music awards show "Rockbjörnen" on January 11 in Stockholm, Sweden has been posted online at YouTube.com (here). The band's lineup for the performance included guitarists Björn Gelotte and Jesper Strömblad, who were both absent from the group's most recent U.S. tour.
In Flames was nominated in three categories at the "Rockbjörnen" awards: "Best Swedish Band", "Best Song" and "Best Album".
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Backyard Babie - "People Like People Like People Like Us" (RCA)
Europe - "Secret Society" (T&T/Sanctuary)
Hammerfall - "Threshold" (Nuclear Blast)
In Flames - "Come Clarity" (Nuclear Blast)
The Haunted - "The Dead Eye" (Century Media)
In accepting the award, In Flames frontman Anders Fridén asked the audience to get up on their feet.
"This is the third time In Flames have won a Grammy and it feels extremely good," he said and joked: "Thanks a lot to the Swedish people, Sound Pollution and all you people sitting down!"
A video clip of In Flames performing the song "Come Clarity" on the Swedish music awards show "Rockbjörnen" on January 11 in Stockholm, Sweden has been posted online at YouTube.com (here). The band's lineup for the performance included guitarists Björn Gelotte and Jesper Strömblad, who were both absent from the group's most recent U.S. tour.
In Flames was nominated in three categories at the "Rockbjörnen" awards: "Best Swedish Band", "Best Song" and "Best Album".
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| Source: | inflames.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
Nocturnal Rites - New Album Almost Ready
Nocturnal Rites bassist Nils Eriksson has issued the following update on the band's official website:
"Hey, we will fix our forum once and for all next week. Sorry about this crap, but we've been way too busy recording to even think about any website related stuff. Good news is that we will start mixing our yet untitled album on Monday!
Honestly, this album feels really different, fresh and new. Still it sounds like us, in some wierd way. Guess we can't escape the NR ghost. However, we have some REALLY cool songs on the way. Be patient.
Tons of stuff will be up here soon, like studio pics and whatnot. We will be back asap with tracklisting, release dates and whatever else we know by then."
"Hey, we will fix our forum once and for all next week. Sorry about this crap, but we've been way too busy recording to even think about any website related stuff. Good news is that we will start mixing our yet untitled album on Monday!
Honestly, this album feels really different, fresh and new. Still it sounds like us, in some wierd way. Guess we can't escape the NR ghost. However, we have some REALLY cool songs on the way. Be patient.
Tons of stuff will be up here soon, like studio pics and whatnot. We will be back asap with tracklisting, release dates and whatever else we know by then."
| Source: | nocturnalrites.com |
| Band profile: | Nocturnal Rites |
Leng Tch'e - New Album Completed
Belgian razor grinders Leng Tch'e have recently completed work on "Marasmus", the follow-up to 2005's acclaimed "The Process of Elimination". "Marasmus" sixteen tracks were recorded at CCR Studios before taking the record to the legendary Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden to mix with engineer Fredrik Nordstrom. "Marasmus" is set for a March 20th North American release date (March 12th internationally).
Two preview tracks for "Marasmus" can be heard now exclusively via the band's official MySpace page.
Additionally, Leng Tch'e are set to film a video for "Marasmus" track "1-800-APATHY" this weekend in Paris, France with film-crew oneOone (Aborted).
Leng Tch'e will also be making live appearances at the Buried Fest and Front Fests in Belgium during February. A listing of confirmed Leng Tch'e tour dates can be found online here with more to be announced soon.
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Two preview tracks for "Marasmus" can be heard now exclusively via the band's official MySpace page.
Additionally, Leng Tch'e are set to film a video for "Marasmus" track "1-800-APATHY" this weekend in Paris, France with film-crew oneOone (Aborted).
Leng Tch'e will also be making live appearances at the Buried Fest and Front Fests in Belgium during February. A listing of confirmed Leng Tch'e tour dates can be found online here with more to be announced soon.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Leng Tch'e |
Graveworm - New Album On The Way
Gothic Black metallers Graveworm check in with the following news:
"Hi there, it's time for some news.
We just finished the recordings for our new album at the Stage One studio with Andy Classen. The album, which will be released on May 11th through Nuclear Blast will feature some guest appearances by Maurizio Iacono from Kataklysm and Matze from The Sorrow.
Graveworm were just confirmed for two shows in Russia. This will be the first time for us. Look at the live section at http://www.graveworm.de for the latest show entries."
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"Hi there, it's time for some news.
We just finished the recordings for our new album at the Stage One studio with Andy Classen. The album, which will be released on May 11th through Nuclear Blast will feature some guest appearances by Maurizio Iacono from Kataklysm and Matze from The Sorrow.
Graveworm were just confirmed for two shows in Russia. This will be the first time for us. Look at the live section at http://www.graveworm.de for the latest show entries."
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| Source: | graveworm.de |
| Band profile: | Graveworm |
| Event: | Graveworm |
Whitesnake - 1985 Video Online
A 12:49 version of the classic Whitesnake track 'Crying In The Rain' being performed live at the famous Rock In Rio festival in Brazil in 1985 can be viewed here.
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Whitesnake |
Vicious Rumors - Part Ways With Bassist
Original Vicious Rumors bassist Dave Starr has once again left the band as of January 23, 2007.
Dave played bass on the first five Vicious Rumors albums (and was featured in several other Vicious Rumors DVDs, MTV videos, and band compilations). He returned to the band in 2005 to record the new "Warball" CD in 2006.
Commented Starr: "My history with Vicious Rumors goes back nearly 23 years, and in many ways the band will always be a part of me. However, it's time for me to concentrate 100% of my time and energy on my own music, my own band, and playing guitar. My band Wildestarr (along with incredible vocalist London Wilde) is something I have been working on for a few years now, and I took time off from this to work with Vicious Rumors again and record the "Warball" album. I am happy with the way the new Vicious Rumors CD came out, and thrilled with the response it has received so far from the fans and press. It was great to play and record with Vicious Rumors again. I remain on good terms with everyone in the band and wish them well in the future."
Vicious Rumors released "Warball" in the U.S. in October. Two short samples from "Warball" ? 'Sonic Rebellion' and 'Mr. Miracle' ? are available at the band's official website.
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Dave played bass on the first five Vicious Rumors albums (and was featured in several other Vicious Rumors DVDs, MTV videos, and band compilations). He returned to the band in 2005 to record the new "Warball" CD in 2006.
Commented Starr: "My history with Vicious Rumors goes back nearly 23 years, and in many ways the band will always be a part of me. However, it's time for me to concentrate 100% of my time and energy on my own music, my own band, and playing guitar. My band Wildestarr (along with incredible vocalist London Wilde) is something I have been working on for a few years now, and I took time off from this to work with Vicious Rumors again and record the "Warball" album. I am happy with the way the new Vicious Rumors CD came out, and thrilled with the response it has received so far from the fans and press. It was great to play and record with Vicious Rumors again. I remain on good terms with everyone in the band and wish them well in the future."
Vicious Rumors released "Warball" in the U.S. in October. Two short samples from "Warball" ? 'Sonic Rebellion' and 'Mr. Miracle' ? are available at the band's official website.
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Vicious Rumors |
The Vision Bleak - Enter The Studio Next Month
The Vision Bleak are busy pre-producing their third, as-yet-untitled album.
According to the band, the follow-up to "Carpathia" is going to be "more guitar-based, harder, but also more dramatic and melodic", promising their most sinister work to date. In early February, they will enter Klangschmiede Studio E for the fine-tuning of the recordings and the mix for an indefinite period of time.
(Original source: bravewords.com)
According to the band, the follow-up to "Carpathia" is going to be "more guitar-based, harder, but also more dramatic and melodic", promising their most sinister work to date. In early February, they will enter Klangschmiede Studio E for the fine-tuning of the recordings and the mix for an indefinite period of time.
(Original source: bravewords.com)
| Source: | the-vision-bleak.de |
| Band profile: | The Vision Bleak |
Exodus - Live Video Online
A new live performance video of Exodus playing their track 'War Is My Shepherd' is available for viewing at the Underground Video Television website, located here.
The footage was taken at the Croc Rock in Allentown, PA during the Monsters Of Mayhem tour last year.
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The footage was taken at the Croc Rock in Allentown, PA during the Monsters Of Mayhem tour last year.
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| Source: | uvtv.info |
| Band profile: | Exodus |
Susperia - Upcoming Album Details And Samples
Norwegian Melodic Black/Death metallers Susperia have issued the following update:
"The wait is almost over, all the work on the new album is now finished and we have set the title as "Cut From Stone". It is scheduled for release via the TABU label in Europe in April. Release in the USA will follow soon after. The artwork has once again been done by our good friend Rune Tyvold and he's done another killer job. We've posted samples of two of our new songs: 'More' and 'The Clone'. We'll be announcing the release date soon."
"Cut From Stone" was recorded at StrandStudio in Oslo, Norway with Marius Strand, who previously assisted Susperia on 2005's Norwegian Top 20 hit, the "Devil May Care" EP. The album was mixed by Daniel Bergstrand (In Flames, Meshuggah) at Dug Out Studios in Uppsala, Sweden.
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"The wait is almost over, all the work on the new album is now finished and we have set the title as "Cut From Stone". It is scheduled for release via the TABU label in Europe in April. Release in the USA will follow soon after. The artwork has once again been done by our good friend Rune Tyvold and he's done another killer job. We've posted samples of two of our new songs: 'More' and 'The Clone'. We'll be announcing the release date soon."
"Cut From Stone" was recorded at StrandStudio in Oslo, Norway with Marius Strand, who previously assisted Susperia on 2005's Norwegian Top 20 hit, the "Devil May Care" EP. The album was mixed by Daniel Bergstrand (In Flames, Meshuggah) at Dug Out Studios in Uppsala, Sweden.
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| Source: | susperia.net |
| Band profile: | Susperia |
Steel Attack - US Tour Postponed
Swedish Power Metal band Steel Attack have posted the following message on their official website:
"Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have been forced to postpone the up-coming US tour scheduled for March this year. Some of the venues brought the financial terms of the shows into dispute at the last second. In order to protect the financial interest of the band and avoid a loss that would have been the logical consequence of these lowered fees. Hopefully, these shows will be rescheduled a.s.a.p. at different locations."
"Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have been forced to postpone the up-coming US tour scheduled for March this year. Some of the venues brought the financial terms of the shows into dispute at the last second. In order to protect the financial interest of the band and avoid a loss that would have been the logical consequence of these lowered fees. Hopefully, these shows will be rescheduled a.s.a.p. at different locations."
| Source: | steelattack.com |
| Band profile: | Steel Attack |
Mayhem - New Music Online
Season Of Mist Records have made a new Mayhem track, 'Anti', available for download at this location.
The track is to be featured on Mayhem's new album, "Ordo Ad Chao", tentatively scheduled for release in April.
Mayhem guitarist Blasphemer (aka Rune Erickson) recently commented on the forthcoming new album, stating: "The sound is raw and powerful, and listening to it, it reminds me of the Wolf's Lair Abyss era, only more varied and more philosophical. The album also contains the most aggressive songs in the Mayhem history as well as the most wicked and darkest."
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The track is to be featured on Mayhem's new album, "Ordo Ad Chao", tentatively scheduled for release in April.
Mayhem guitarist Blasphemer (aka Rune Erickson) recently commented on the forthcoming new album, stating: "The sound is raw and powerful, and listening to it, it reminds me of the Wolf's Lair Abyss era, only more varied and more philosophical. The album also contains the most aggressive songs in the Mayhem history as well as the most wicked and darkest."
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| Source: | season-of-mist.com |
| Band profile: | Mayhem |
Immolation - New Album Completed
Death metallers Immolation have wrapped up the recording process for their new full-length album, "Shadows In The Light", which is set for an April release via Century Media. The effort was recorded at Millbrook Sound Studios with producer Paul Orofino. "Shadows In The Light" features the following tracks:
01. Hate's Plague
02. Passion Kill
03. World Agony
04. Tarnished
05. The Weight Of Devotion
06. Breathing The Dark
07. Deliverer Of Evil
08. Shadows In The Light
09. Lying With Demons
10. Whispering Death
Robert Vigna (guitars) further describes the new album: "It's aggressive, emotional and haunting. The disc delivers all of Immolation's attributes, as it's catchy as hell, very direct and to the point. The album devastates on all levels, from blasting madness and militant charges to sorrow-filled doom and depression. It is a very complete record with soulful solos, thunderous raging drums and vocals that lash right out at you!"
01. Hate's Plague
02. Passion Kill
03. World Agony
04. Tarnished
05. The Weight Of Devotion
06. Breathing The Dark
07. Deliverer Of Evil
08. Shadows In The Light
09. Lying With Demons
10. Whispering Death
Robert Vigna (guitars) further describes the new album: "It's aggressive, emotional and haunting. The disc delivers all of Immolation's attributes, as it's catchy as hell, very direct and to the point. The album devastates on all levels, from blasting madness and militant charges to sorrow-filled doom and depression. It is a very complete record with soulful solos, thunderous raging drums and vocals that lash right out at you!"
| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Immolation |
Blaze - Video Online
Blazefans.com has revealed that the Blaze video for the song 'Hollow Head', which was never officially released, is now available for viewing at this location. The song is taken from the band's "Blood & Belief" album.
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| Source: | blazefans.com |
| Band profile: | Blaze Bayley |
Catamenia - New Video Available For Download
A new video for the song 'Tuhat Vuotta', of Catamenia's 2006 album "Location:COLD" has been put available for download on the band's official website in the video section, here.
Also there has been a slight change on the 18 February tour date: Oberhausen gig in Germany on February 18th has been replaced by Dortmund, Tarantula Cult Club because of venue sided problems.
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Also there has been a slight change on the 18 February tour date: Oberhausen gig in Germany on February 18th has been replaced by Dortmund, Tarantula Cult Club because of venue sided problems.
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| Source: | catamenia.net |
| Band profile: | Catamenia |
| Event: | Catamenia + Adorned Brood: Heldentour 2007 |