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Coldseed - Soilwork/Savage Circus Collaboration
Speed's and Thomen's band signed.
Soilwork singer Björn "Speed" Strid and former Blind Guardian/current Savage Circus skinsman Thomen Stauch are collaborating on a band called Coldseed - and signed a deal with Nuclear Blast! Expect their debut album in spring 2006!.
- Nuclear Blast Newsletter -
Soilwork singer Björn "Speed" Strid and former Blind Guardian/current Savage Circus skinsman Thomen Stauch are collaborating on a band called Coldseed - and signed a deal with Nuclear Blast! Expect their debut album in spring 2006!.
- Nuclear Blast Newsletter -
| Band profile: | Soilwork |
Shadowkeep - To Enter The Studio
The following message was posted on the band's website:
"ShadowKeep begin recording their 3rd studio album on the 12th of December at Thin Ice Studios with Karl Groom producing once again. This latest visit to Thin Ice will be the culmination of many months of hard work and will unleash the vocal talents of Richie Wicks and one of the tightest rhythm sections in Metal, drummer Scott Higham and bassist Stony Grantham combined with ShadowKeep founders Chris Allen and Nicki Robson promises to be an album to establish the band as the UK's no.1 Power Metal act! More news to follow soon!"
"ShadowKeep begin recording their 3rd studio album on the 12th of December at Thin Ice Studios with Karl Groom producing once again. This latest visit to Thin Ice will be the culmination of many months of hard work and will unleash the vocal talents of Richie Wicks and one of the tightest rhythm sections in Metal, drummer Scott Higham and bassist Stony Grantham combined with ShadowKeep founders Chris Allen and Nicki Robson promises to be an album to establish the band as the UK's no.1 Power Metal act! More news to follow soon!"
| Source: | shadowkeepmetal.net |
Hate Profile - Debut Delayed
The release of The Khaos Hatefile has been postponed to the 20th of December in order to set a single release-day for Europe and the rest of the world, promotionals are avilable.
http://www.hateprofile.net
http://www.hateprofile.net
Jeff Walker - To Release Country Covers Album
Fractured Transmitter Recording Company announced the release of the Jeff Walker solo album entitled "Welcome to Carcass Cunty", which is expected to come out in February or March 2006. In this album there will be guests "from bands such as Carcass, Amorphis, Napalm Death, Faith No More, and The Hellacopters".
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| Source: | fracturedtransmitter.com |
| Band profile: | Carcass |
Cryptopsy - Drummer To Release DVD
Unleashed - Out Of X-mass Tour, Plans New Record
The band posted the following message on their website:
"Warriors !!!
Since the beginning of this year we have announced and promoted our confirmed participation on the X-mass tour 2005.
According to the promoter Metallysee, Nuclear Blast records have now sponsored the tour and also have the right to choose which bands they want next to theirs on the bill.
Accordingly, they ordered Unleashed off the bill, scared shitless of the competition Unleashed would cause, or just don't like us ?
Smart move either way, and quite understandable.
We have tried to book a replacement tour for December as announced on our website.
Unfortunately, time was not on our side to do so and we will have to reschedule for next year. We will now concentrate on the final details of the upcoming DVD release and also our 8th full length album. We plan to enter the studio in January 2006.
Johnny & The Boys"
"Warriors !!!
Since the beginning of this year we have announced and promoted our confirmed participation on the X-mass tour 2005.
According to the promoter Metallysee, Nuclear Blast records have now sponsored the tour and also have the right to choose which bands they want next to theirs on the bill.
Accordingly, they ordered Unleashed off the bill, scared shitless of the competition Unleashed would cause, or just don't like us ?
Smart move either way, and quite understandable.
We have tried to book a replacement tour for December as announced on our website.
Unfortunately, time was not on our side to do so and we will have to reschedule for next year. We will now concentrate on the final details of the upcoming DVD release and also our 8th full length album. We plan to enter the studio in January 2006.
Johnny & The Boys"
| Source: | unleashed.se |
| Band profile: | Unleashed |
Moonspell - New Label & New Album
Moonspell posted the following message in their website:
"We have started working on our forthcoming album at the Woodhouse Studios, Hagen, Germany together with our producer Waldemar Sorychta (Tiamat, Samael, Sentenced), that has also recorded our three first records (Wolfheart, Irreligious and Sin/Pecado). The recording sessions will last from the 1st to the 27th of November.
This album will be the first to be released worldwide by
SPV/Steamhammer with whom we signed a new 3-album record deal, moving on from our former label Century Media.
The title of the album will be Memorial and it will contain around 8 to 10 new songs. Some of the song titles are: Once it was ours!; Blood tells; Sanguine; Finisterra, Upon the blood of men and At the image of pain, among several others. All we can state so far about our new record is that, in all honesty and with no faked enthusiasm, this is the best music we ever wrote together and pays homage to the Nineties' scene and bands which we are still are a living symbol of.
The album will be released in 2006, probably in the Spring, but no date was advanced so far by band or label. You can read elsewhere on this site our studio diary.
As for the long-awaited first DVD Lunar still/13 years of doom most of the contents are ready to go into production yet the release was delayed due to legal details which are taking a long time to be straightened. Century Media will release the DVD yet no date can still be announced thereof.
New dates are being booked for next festival season and also one-off shows at Russia and Morrocco. Stay tuned on the tour dates section for further details.
Until then, remember..."
"We have started working on our forthcoming album at the Woodhouse Studios, Hagen, Germany together with our producer Waldemar Sorychta (Tiamat, Samael, Sentenced), that has also recorded our three first records (Wolfheart, Irreligious and Sin/Pecado). The recording sessions will last from the 1st to the 27th of November.
This album will be the first to be released worldwide by
SPV/Steamhammer with whom we signed a new 3-album record deal, moving on from our former label Century Media.
The title of the album will be Memorial and it will contain around 8 to 10 new songs. Some of the song titles are: Once it was ours!; Blood tells; Sanguine; Finisterra, Upon the blood of men and At the image of pain, among several others. All we can state so far about our new record is that, in all honesty and with no faked enthusiasm, this is the best music we ever wrote together and pays homage to the Nineties' scene and bands which we are still are a living symbol of.
The album will be released in 2006, probably in the Spring, but no date was advanced so far by band or label. You can read elsewhere on this site our studio diary.
As for the long-awaited first DVD Lunar still/13 years of doom most of the contents are ready to go into production yet the release was delayed due to legal details which are taking a long time to be straightened. Century Media will release the DVD yet no date can still be announced thereof.
New dates are being booked for next festival season and also one-off shows at Russia and Morrocco. Stay tuned on the tour dates section for further details.
Until then, remember..."
| Source: | moonspell.com |
| Band profile: | Moonspell |
Death Angel - New Project By Frontman
This is a message from Mark Osegueda, frontman of Death Angel, posted on the band's website:
"Hey Guys!! It's Mark here. Thank you for all the support. You guys Fucking rule!!! Just letting you know that I have a new band. Don't get me wrong. I still sing for Death Angel. But while there is this bit of down time. I needed to keep busy. So new is this band that we don't even have a name yet. But I'm lovin it. And it's fun as hell playing again. Probably won't start playing out till early next year. The Music is more straight ahead Balls out rock. (Mc5/ The Bronx) short punchy songs. Very in your face!! For those of you from the Bay Area. The band consists of a couple of guys from Lica-sto, a guy from Tres Pistolas, a guy who was in The Sick, and The OOzies, and a guy from Death Angel!!(me). We have like 6 songs, and more keep coming fast. I'll keep you all posted. But I assure you this does not mean Death Angel is dead. I can't wait to be on stage again with them. But Music is my life, and I can only stay still for so long!! I also can't wait to play out with these guys. It's F*cking Fun man!! Until then, I'll keep you posted. I miss every one of you beautiful mother fucker's.
See you soon. But never soon enough for me."
"Hey Guys!! It's Mark here. Thank you for all the support. You guys Fucking rule!!! Just letting you know that I have a new band. Don't get me wrong. I still sing for Death Angel. But while there is this bit of down time. I needed to keep busy. So new is this band that we don't even have a name yet. But I'm lovin it. And it's fun as hell playing again. Probably won't start playing out till early next year. The Music is more straight ahead Balls out rock. (Mc5/ The Bronx) short punchy songs. Very in your face!! For those of you from the Bay Area. The band consists of a couple of guys from Lica-sto, a guy from Tres Pistolas, a guy who was in The Sick, and The OOzies, and a guy from Death Angel!!(me). We have like 6 songs, and more keep coming fast. I'll keep you all posted. But I assure you this does not mean Death Angel is dead. I can't wait to be on stage again with them. But Music is my life, and I can only stay still for so long!! I also can't wait to play out with these guys. It's F*cking Fun man!! Until then, I'll keep you posted. I miss every one of you beautiful mother fucker's.
See you soon. But never soon enough for me."
| Source: | deathangel.com |
| Band profile: | Death Angel |
Dream Evil - Pre-Production Mode
Dream Evil is currently in pre-production mode for their yet untitled fourth album. Some song titles are the following: See no Evil-Hear no Evil-Speak no Evil, Glorious, Speed Demon, Let's Heavy Metal (ourselves to death), Gladiator, Weekend Warrior, Do the sign, 21, Out of the sunlight.
In other news Dream evil found "a suitable manager", and the new band's website will be launch soon.
In other news Dream evil found "a suitable manager", and the new band's website will be launch soon.
| Source: | snowyshaw.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Evil |
Freedom Call - New Bassist
Freedom Call has announced that Armin Donderer, who had taken part in several metal/rock & jazz projects in the past, will be the band's new bass player.
For more info about the new bass player go here.
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For more info about the new bass player go here.
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| Source: | freedom-call.net |
| Band profile: | Freedom Call |
Evergrey - Back To The Studio
Evergrey recently returned to Division One Studios to record their as yet untitled fifth studio album. The producing and mixing will be handled by the experienced and extremely successful team Sanken Sandquist / Stefan Glauman. Their track record includes artists like Rammstein, Britney Spears, Bon Jovi and Def Leppard.
The band's vocalist/guitarist/mastermind Tom S. Englund had this to say regarding the new collaboration, "We feel honoured to work with such amazing producers. We are sure that they will succeed in making us sound better than ever before."
Evergrey have renewed their deal with InsideOut Music for one more album. The release is planned for April 2006.
In other news, Evergrey will perform at Sweden Rock Festival's kick-off party at Annexet in Stockholm on December 3rd.
http://www.evergrey.net
The band's vocalist/guitarist/mastermind Tom S. Englund had this to say regarding the new collaboration, "We feel honoured to work with such amazing producers. We are sure that they will succeed in making us sound better than ever before."
Evergrey have renewed their deal with InsideOut Music for one more album. The release is planned for April 2006.
In other news, Evergrey will perform at Sweden Rock Festival's kick-off party at Annexet in Stockholm on December 3rd.
http://www.evergrey.net
| Band profile: | Evergrey |
Melechesh - Split With Drummer
Proscriptor and Melechesh will not be working together on recording the upcoming Melechesh album. This was a mutual decision that had to be taken due to the geographic circumstances and overlapping time schedules.
Proscriptor has been a member of Melechesh since 1999 and has recorded two albums with them: Djinn and Sphynx. Both the Melechesh members and Proscriptor had to take this decision; however, this does not affect their comradeship and possibilities for future cooperation.
"We have nothing but high regards for Proscriptor. He is one of the very few true artists that I know of, a dear friend and we appreciate his talent. But this cross Atlantic distance was becoming quite impractical and limited the creative inputs of both of us. I feel confident that we will cooperate musically again in one way or another, but it was simply impossible to do so for the upcoming Melechesh album. Should time permit though, Proscriptor may provide guest vocals on the upcoming (4th) Melechesh album. One thing is for sure: he certainly deserves the medal of honor" Quoted Melechesh founder Ashmedi.
Osmose Productions/The End Records recently released a double digipack Absu anthology compilation CD 'Mythological Occult Metal 1991-2001.' News on the upcoming Melechesh album will follow.
http://www.melechesh.com
Proscriptor has been a member of Melechesh since 1999 and has recorded two albums with them: Djinn and Sphynx. Both the Melechesh members and Proscriptor had to take this decision; however, this does not affect their comradeship and possibilities for future cooperation.
"We have nothing but high regards for Proscriptor. He is one of the very few true artists that I know of, a dear friend and we appreciate his talent. But this cross Atlantic distance was becoming quite impractical and limited the creative inputs of both of us. I feel confident that we will cooperate musically again in one way or another, but it was simply impossible to do so for the upcoming Melechesh album. Should time permit though, Proscriptor may provide guest vocals on the upcoming (4th) Melechesh album. One thing is for sure: he certainly deserves the medal of honor" Quoted Melechesh founder Ashmedi.
Osmose Productions/The End Records recently released a double digipack Absu anthology compilation CD 'Mythological Occult Metal 1991-2001.' News on the upcoming Melechesh album will follow.
http://www.melechesh.com
| Band profile: | Melechesh |
Disillusion - Finishing Song-Writing Process
The following message was delivered at the last Disillusion newsletter:
"It is about time. Since February, Disillusion are working on their second full length record at their Salvation Recording studio in Leipzig and are now very close to finishing the song-writing process. As already presumed months ago: the new record will not be a follow-up to BACK TO TIMES OF SPLENDOR - that is for sure. No fields but motorways, where once were woods now concrete reigns. What then was orange is set ablaze. For all that, the new songs are much more Disillusion than ever before. The band is also looking forward to soon leaving BTTOS behind them, most of all live. Despite the constant attempts to shrink the monolithic material to a live-3-piece, it simply will not get any better.
Still, some concerts are set, most probably the very last
ones for BTTOS:
Nov 19 - Oschatz / E-Werk
Dec 03 - Aue / Winter's Dawn Festival
Dez 10 - Höchen / Glanhalle - Killing Santa Claus Party
Dez 16 - Hamburg / Fundbureau
Dez 17 - Hannover / Underworld
Dez 26 - Bautzen / Power Of Expression Festival
Jan 21 - Bayreuth / KOMM.
Recordings of the new record will probably begin in February - where and how they will be done, will be decided soon. A first, very careful and temporary plan predicts May / June 2006 for release date of the record.
Also, in about 3 weeks there will be a reissue and a special edition of the BTTOS shirts. If you want to call one your own, please check www.disillusion.de/extern.php's=merchandise in some time.
Talk to you very soon,
Disillusion."
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"It is about time. Since February, Disillusion are working on their second full length record at their Salvation Recording studio in Leipzig and are now very close to finishing the song-writing process. As already presumed months ago: the new record will not be a follow-up to BACK TO TIMES OF SPLENDOR - that is for sure. No fields but motorways, where once were woods now concrete reigns. What then was orange is set ablaze. For all that, the new songs are much more Disillusion than ever before. The band is also looking forward to soon leaving BTTOS behind them, most of all live. Despite the constant attempts to shrink the monolithic material to a live-3-piece, it simply will not get any better.
Still, some concerts are set, most probably the very last
ones for BTTOS:
Nov 19 - Oschatz / E-Werk
Dec 03 - Aue / Winter's Dawn Festival
Dez 10 - Höchen / Glanhalle - Killing Santa Claus Party
Dez 16 - Hamburg / Fundbureau
Dez 17 - Hannover / Underworld
Dez 26 - Bautzen / Power Of Expression Festival
Jan 21 - Bayreuth / KOMM.
Recordings of the new record will probably begin in February - where and how they will be done, will be decided soon. A first, very careful and temporary plan predicts May / June 2006 for release date of the record.
Also, in about 3 weeks there will be a reissue and a special edition of the BTTOS shirts. If you want to call one your own, please check www.disillusion.de/extern.php's=merchandise in some time.
Talk to you very soon,
Disillusion."
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| Source: | - Disillusion Newsletter - |
Axenstar - Lineup Changes, New Label & New Record
Thomas Eriksson & Peppe Johansson guitarist of Axenstar decided to leave the band "due to personal reasons", disscusion on this matter took place on the past and finally they "decided that this was the best solution for all people involved." Joakim Jonsson (Skyfire, The Mist of Avalon) will be taking care of the guitars for the band.
In other news the band inked a deal with Massacre Records. The band will enter the studio from 17 of April to 14 of May for the recording of a new album. The band will enter in the Studio Underground in Västerås, Sweden. The Title of the album is not yet decided.
In other news the band inked a deal with Massacre Records. The band will enter the studio from 17 of April to 14 of May for the recording of a new album. The band will enter in the Studio Underground in Västerås, Sweden. The Title of the album is not yet decided.
| Source: | axenstar.com |
| Band profile: | Axenstar |
Illdisposed - Enter In The Studio
Illdisposed have began the recording of the drums for their upcoming album at Combi Studio In Aarhus, Denmark.
The band revealed some song titles, they are the following:
"The Widow Black", "Back To The Street", "Shine Crazy", "Our Heroin Recess", "Master and Servant", "Nothing to Fear... Do it" and "Case of the Late Pig".
The band revealed some song titles, they are the following:
"The Widow Black", "Back To The Street", "Shine Crazy", "Our Heroin Recess", "Master and Servant", "Nothing to Fear... Do it" and "Case of the Late Pig".
| Source: | illdisposed.dk |