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Manngard - Sign To Nocturnal Art Productions
Nocturnal Art Productions announced the adition of the norwegian band Maangard to their roster .
The first relase with the label will be the re-issue of their debut called "Circling Buzzards" on 2006.
The first relase with the label will be the re-issue of their debut called "Circling Buzzards" on 2006.
| Source: | nocturnalart.com |
Ensoph - Finnish Recording New Album
The band finished the recordings for the upcoming album "Projekt X-Katon", which is expected to be release in January 2006. It was "mastered by Goran Finnberg at the Mastering Room in Stockholm , after being previously recorded at the Heartbeat studio ( Venice ) and mixed by Giuseppe Orlando at Outer Sounds Studios ( Rome )".
The album is describe by the label as "the most complete album ENSOPH has ever recorded. With an incredible turn in songwriting, the band has been able to make their proposal much more direct and straight-to-your-face, not losing what has always been their main characteristic, the extreme complex and intense arrangements. A special attention as said has been paid to the songwriting".
The album will have Carmelo and Giuseppe Orlando of Novembre and Antonella Buosi of Scarecrown as guests.
Also the band have been collaborating with Death SS and specially with their leader Steve Silvester. "There will be a first limited edition with two versions of Soft Cell's obscure cult classic "Sex Dwarf" and a remix of Ensoph's "Sun Of The Liar" sung by Steve Sylvester himself."
Next live shows:
HORNED GOD OF THE WITCHES TOUR FINAL ACT
DEATH SS + ENSOPH
08/12/2005 XXI SETTEMBRE - Schio (VI)
09/12/2005 RAINBOW CLUB - Milano
10/12/2005 ANOMALIA CLUB - Prato
The album is describe by the label as "the most complete album ENSOPH has ever recorded. With an incredible turn in songwriting, the band has been able to make their proposal much more direct and straight-to-your-face, not losing what has always been their main characteristic, the extreme complex and intense arrangements. A special attention as said has been paid to the songwriting".
The album will have Carmelo and Giuseppe Orlando of Novembre and Antonella Buosi of Scarecrown as guests.
Also the band have been collaborating with Death SS and specially with their leader Steve Silvester. "There will be a first limited edition with two versions of Soft Cell's obscure cult classic "Sex Dwarf" and a remix of Ensoph's "Sun Of The Liar" sung by Steve Sylvester himself."
Next live shows:
HORNED GOD OF THE WITCHES TOUR FINAL ACT
DEATH SS + ENSOPH
08/12/2005 XXI SETTEMBRE - Schio (VI)
09/12/2005 RAINBOW CLUB - Milano
10/12/2005 ANOMALIA CLUB - Prato
| Source: | cruzdelsurmusic.com |
Nightwish - Tarja Out Of The Band
The last gig of the "Once" World Tour in Hartwall-Arena, Helsinki was recorded for the "End Of An Era" live release. At the end of this gig a letter was given to Tarja Turunen (Nightwish's singer) by the rest of the band in which the they (Tuomas,Emppu, Jukka & Marco) explain their decision of leaving her out of the band.
The open letter given to Tarja says:
"Dear Tarja,
It's time to choose whether the story of Nightwish ends here or whether it will still continue an undetermined period of time. We've been working with this creation for 9 years and we are not ready to give up yet. Nightwish is a way of life, something to live for, and we're certain we can't let it go.
Equally certain is the fact that we cannot go on with you and Marcelo any longer. During the last year something sad happened, which I've been going over in my head every single day, morning and night. Your attitude and behavior don't go with Nightwish anymore. There are characteristics I would never have believed to see in my old dear friend.
People who don't talk with each other for a year do not belong in the same band.
We are involved in an industry where the business-side of things is a necessary evil and something to worry about all the time. We are also a band which has always done music from the heart, because of friendship and the music itself. The mental satisfaction should always be more important than money! Nightwish is a band, it's an emotion.
To you, unfortunately, business, money, and things that have nothing to do with those emotions have become much more important. You feel that you have sacrificed yourself and your musical career for Nightwish, rather than thinking what it has given to you.
This attitude was clearly shown to me in the two things you said to me in an airplane in Toronto: "I don't need Nightwish anymore." and "Remember, Tuomas, that I could leave this band at any time, giving you only one day's warning in advance".
I can't simply write any more songs for you to sing.
You have said yourself that you are merely a "guest musician" in Nightwish. Now that visit ends and we will continue Nightwish with a new female vocalist.
We're sure this is an equally big relief to you as it is for us. We have all been feeling bad long enough.
You told us that no matter what, the next Nightwish album will be your last one. However, the rest of us want to continue as long as the fire burns. So there's no sense in doing that next album with you, either.
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The open letter given to Tarja says:
"Dear Tarja,
It's time to choose whether the story of Nightwish ends here or whether it will still continue an undetermined period of time. We've been working with this creation for 9 years and we are not ready to give up yet. Nightwish is a way of life, something to live for, and we're certain we can't let it go.
Equally certain is the fact that we cannot go on with you and Marcelo any longer. During the last year something sad happened, which I've been going over in my head every single day, morning and night. Your attitude and behavior don't go with Nightwish anymore. There are characteristics I would never have believed to see in my old dear friend.
People who don't talk with each other for a year do not belong in the same band.
We are involved in an industry where the business-side of things is a necessary evil and something to worry about all the time. We are also a band which has always done music from the heart, because of friendship and the music itself. The mental satisfaction should always be more important than money! Nightwish is a band, it's an emotion.
To you, unfortunately, business, money, and things that have nothing to do with those emotions have become much more important. You feel that you have sacrificed yourself and your musical career for Nightwish, rather than thinking what it has given to you.
This attitude was clearly shown to me in the two things you said to me in an airplane in Toronto: "I don't need Nightwish anymore." and "Remember, Tuomas, that I could leave this band at any time, giving you only one day's warning in advance".
I can't simply write any more songs for you to sing.
You have said yourself that you are merely a "guest musician" in Nightwish. Now that visit ends and we will continue Nightwish with a new female vocalist.
We're sure this is an equally big relief to you as it is for us. We have all been feeling bad long enough.
You told us that no matter what, the next Nightwish album will be your last one. However, the rest of us want to continue as long as the fire burns. So there's no sense in doing that next album with you, either.
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| Source: | nightwish.com [thanks to King Of Loss] |
| Band profile: | Nightwish |
Summoning - Continue Working On New Album
A chat between the member of the band and some fans was posted on the Summoning official forum. In there the band talked about the current status of the upcoming album as well as other topics.
All the recordings have been made except the vocals which were already started by Silenius few days ago. After finishing the recordings the band will have some more work to do, as adding some speech samples as well as the master, coverlayout, etc.. The record will also content some orkish lenguage words.
There is not a precise date for the release of the upcoming album, but it will be hopefully finished before 2007. The tracklist is not avaibable yet, but they (Summoning members) revealed that the album will have 9 tracks (including the intro). About the Box Set they will take care about it after finishing the album.
Also Silenius (Michael Gregor) talked about a posible Abigor reunion: "Principally I would not have anything against a reunion with the original line up but to be honest I don't think that TT and PK can continue with the old times and therefore it would be just a another senseless reunion".
All the recordings have been made except the vocals which were already started by Silenius few days ago. After finishing the recordings the band will have some more work to do, as adding some speech samples as well as the master, coverlayout, etc.. The record will also content some orkish lenguage words.
There is not a precise date for the release of the upcoming album, but it will be hopefully finished before 2007. The tracklist is not avaibable yet, but they (Summoning members) revealed that the album will have 9 tracks (including the intro). About the Box Set they will take care about it after finishing the album.
Also Silenius (Michael Gregor) talked about a posible Abigor reunion: "Principally I would not have anything against a reunion with the original line up but to be honest I don't think that TT and PK can continue with the old times and therefore it would be just a another senseless reunion".
| Source: | pub37.ezboard.com |
| Band profile: | Summoning |
Tenhi - New Album Re-Scheduled
The new TENHI album "Maaäet" is re-scheduled to early 2006. The album once again sees them combining dark Finnish folk music with Progressive-Rock and Post-Rock influences, but this time their music has a less shamanic feel than on their previous outing, "Väre" instead, TENHI are closer to the approach of their debut album, "Kauan." On "Maaäet", TENHI use more vocals than ever before, and they place additional emphasis on instruments such as piano or violin.
http://www.prophecyproductions.de
http://www.prophecyproductions.de
Manigance - Working On New Album
Manigance is currently recording its new album which will be released on February 21st on Avalon / Marquee in Japan and early March in the rest of the World.
Here follow the titles of some of the new songs : Envahisseur / Sentinelle / L'ombre et la lumière / Prison Dorée / Esclave / Cent millénaires / Prédateur / Privilège / Miroir de la vie.
An instrumental, still unamed yet, will complete this new record.
Early September, Manigance played a one off show at the Raismes Fest (North of France), where they have been joined on stage by some of the musicians of Nightmare for a cover of Judas Priest, "Breaking The Law".
Manigance will tour all over France and Europe in May / June 2006. Promoter can contact the band's booking agent at the following address : badprod@wanadoo.fr .
http://www.replicarec.com
Here follow the titles of some of the new songs : Envahisseur / Sentinelle / L'ombre et la lumière / Prison Dorée / Esclave / Cent millénaires / Prédateur / Privilège / Miroir de la vie.
An instrumental, still unamed yet, will complete this new record.
Early September, Manigance played a one off show at the Raismes Fest (North of France), where they have been joined on stage by some of the musicians of Nightmare for a cover of Judas Priest, "Breaking The Law".
Manigance will tour all over France and Europe in May / June 2006. Promoter can contact the band's booking agent at the following address : badprod@wanadoo.fr .
http://www.replicarec.com
| Band profile: | Manigance |
Outworld - Looking For New Drummer
US band Outworld are currently auditioning for drummers, check out the messege posted at Rusty Cooley (band's lead guitarist) website:
Texas-based Outworld needs a drummer that can pull off Killswitch Engage or Lamb of God type bass drum licks, but still know how to groove like Dream Theater, Nevermore, Sevendust or Meshuggah.
Plans are to have Outworld ready for a European tour sometime in the Spring time of 2006 to support their worldwide debut release scheduled for February 2006.
All interested drummers please contact Outworld at:
outworld@charter.net or visit the band website www.outworldband.com
Texas-based Outworld needs a drummer that can pull off Killswitch Engage or Lamb of God type bass drum licks, but still know how to groove like Dream Theater, Nevermore, Sevendust or Meshuggah.
Plans are to have Outworld ready for a European tour sometime in the Spring time of 2006 to support their worldwide debut release scheduled for February 2006.
All interested drummers please contact Outworld at:
outworld@charter.net or visit the band website www.outworldband.com
| Source: | rustycooley.com |
| Band profile: | Outworld |
The Arcane Order - New Song Posted Online
Danish band The Arcade Order (previously known as Scavenger) posted the song "The Sanity Insane" from the Promo 2005. Jacob Hansen (Beyond Twilight, Invocator, ex-Maceration, Eidetic) make the backing vocals on this song.
To check the song out, go here.
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To check the song out, go here.
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| Source: | thearcaneorder.net |
| Band profile: | The Arcane Order |
Defiance - Completed Pre-Production Demo
Re-united thrash metal band Defiance posted the following message on their official website:
"Pre-Production Demo Underway:
Defiance has just completed a pre-production demo!
We are very stoked about the new songs that we have written and put onto disk! Defiance is now hard at work to complete the four song EP that we have been envisioning for the last six months.
Stay tuned! New Defiance is on the way!!!"
"Pre-Production Demo Underway:
Defiance has just completed a pre-production demo!
We are very stoked about the new songs that we have written and put onto disk! Defiance is now hard at work to complete the four song EP that we have been envisioning for the last six months.
Stay tuned! New Defiance is on the way!!!"
| Source: | defiance1.com |
| Band profile: | Defiance |
Dark Fortress - Update On New Album
"Seance", the upcoming album of the band, is finally recorded now. At the moment guitarist and producer V.Santura is doing the mix of the album and as soon as the band has decided which label they will sign to (in the beginning of November), "Séance" will be mastered by Alex Krull in the Mastersound Studios.
The whole layout has been also completed now by mastermind Travis Smith himself, so that you can expect something special again.
http://www.thetruedarkfortress.com
The whole layout has been also completed now by mastermind Travis Smith himself, so that you can expect something special again.
http://www.thetruedarkfortress.com
| Band profile: | Dark Fortress |
James Labrie - Opera Project
Dream Theater's Singer James Labrie posted the following message on his official forum:
"Hi Everyone,
Yes the rumor is true. I have been in contact with Dirk Ulrich and we have agreed to do this album which will be incredible to say the least.
I do know who the other singer is but won't say at this point. I will wait until everything is official and all legalities have been dealt with.
All I can say is this individual is very well known and one of the top opera stars of today.
Great seeing you out on tour. We are having a blast and the shows have been fantastic.
See you around.
Cheers,"
James.
"Hi Everyone,
Yes the rumor is true. I have been in contact with Dirk Ulrich and we have agreed to do this album which will be incredible to say the least.
I do know who the other singer is but won't say at this point. I will wait until everything is official and all legalities have been dealt with.
All I can say is this individual is very well known and one of the top opera stars of today.
Great seeing you out on tour. We are having a blast and the shows have been fantastic.
See you around.
Cheers,"
James.
| Source: | jameslabrie.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Suidakra - Start Working On New Album
The band have already started the songwriting of the new album, so far the band have wrote 6 songs. They will have to take a little break because of guitarist Marcel Schoenen will be undergoing a surgery. The possibly release of the new album is planed for Autumn 2006.
In other news the band posted pictures from the Wacken and Summerbreeze performances at the gallery.
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In other news the band posted pictures from the Wacken and Summerbreeze performances at the gallery.
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| Source: | suidakra.com |
| Band profile: | Suidakra |
World Below - Vocalist/Bassist Leaves The Band
The World Below + Isole tour, is cancelled! Mikael Danielsson, the vocalist & bassist of World Below, has left the band with immediate notice. It's impossible to find a replacement with such short notice. Here is a statement from Jonas Kjellgren, the mainman in World Below:
Statement:
"Sad but true Mikael Danielsson has left the band today, why? I don't really know and I don't care either that's just the way it is...Per Nilsson left the band about one month ago. Now it's only Ronnie and me left and we won't be able to do any gigs in a while until we get a serious line-up. In the future I will handle both guitar and vocal-duties, so we will just add a bass-player to the line-up and continue as a three-piece!! World Below won't stop until I'm dead, and that's no bullshit, that's just the way it is ok!"
Cheers!!!
/Jonas
The fact that Per Nilsson left the band doesn't/didn't cause any problems as all upcoming shows - including the tour - were going to happen with the help of a session guitarist.
http://www.worldbelow.tk
Statement:
"Sad but true Mikael Danielsson has left the band today, why? I don't really know and I don't care either that's just the way it is...Per Nilsson left the band about one month ago. Now it's only Ronnie and me left and we won't be able to do any gigs in a while until we get a serious line-up. In the future I will handle both guitar and vocal-duties, so we will just add a bass-player to the line-up and continue as a three-piece!! World Below won't stop until I'm dead, and that's no bullshit, that's just the way it is ok!"
Cheers!!!
/Jonas
The fact that Per Nilsson left the band doesn't/didn't cause any problems as all upcoming shows - including the tour - were going to happen with the help of a session guitarist.
http://www.worldbelow.tk
Amorphis - Details On New Album
The upcoming Amorphis album will be entitled "Eclipse" and the tracklist is the following:
1. Two Moons
2. House Of Sleep
3. Leaves Scar
4. Born From Fire
5. Under A Soil And Black Stone
6. Perkele (The God Of Fire)
7. The Smoke
8. Same Flesh
9. Brother Moon
10. Empty Opening
Esa Holopainen commented: "We just had pre-listening session at Nuclear Blast office and feedback seem to be really positive. I quess we have to organize another session for finnish reporters but I'm not sure if we have enough money to cover their drinks. Finnish reporters are extremely thirsty. But still, more they drink, better they like the album!
Way to go!"
1. Two Moons
2. House Of Sleep
3. Leaves Scar
4. Born From Fire
5. Under A Soil And Black Stone
6. Perkele (The God Of Fire)
7. The Smoke
8. Same Flesh
9. Brother Moon
10. Empty Opening
Esa Holopainen commented: "We just had pre-listening session at Nuclear Blast office and feedback seem to be really positive. I quess we have to organize another session for finnish reporters but I'm not sure if we have enough money to cover their drinks. Finnish reporters are extremely thirsty. But still, more they drink, better they like the album!
Way to go!"| Source: | amorphis.net |
| Band profile: | Amorphis |
Marduk - Live Album To Celebrate 15 Years
To celebrate 15 year of Blood and Iron Marduk will unleash upon mankind a live album recorded in Warsaw/Poland on the recent Deathmarch tour. The album features 17 songs and will be a limited edition Cd of 10 000 copies worldwide. Also to be able as a strictly limited edition of 500 copies on double Lp. Release date will be presented soon. click here to check out the album cover. Those shows that were cancelled on the last tour will be rescheduled in february together with some additional dates. The dates will be posted very soon.
http://www.marduk.nu
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| Band profile: | Marduk |