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| 01.11.2006 | › | Green Christmas - Four New Names Revealed |
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Loits - "Must Album" Release Info
Loits "Must album"
Nearly three years have passed since the release of "Vere kutse kohustab", but Loits have not left their guns rusting in the ditch. On Estonian Flag Day, June 4th, the long-awaited "Must album" ("Black album"), encompassing nine songs of unheard-of brilliance. The record is not unlike a picture album left behind by the grand-grandparents, documenting not only photographs, but also all the joy expereiced, as well as the tragedy of one small nation. "Must album" does not glorify the love for the fatherland or the soldier's valour, not the beauty of life or the pain of grief, although the latter one acts like the cord that twines the songs together. The new Loits album is a gift of remembrance to those departed, serving also as a reminderto all that injustice never dies.
Loits "Must album" limited edition
The limited edition of "Must album" is a true bag of surprises to all friends of Loits. In addition the actual album, the neat cardboard package contains a cool sticker as well as six commemoratory cards. The main thing, though, is the bonus EP "Mustad laulud" ("Black songs"), containing four tunes that are of somewhat different cast, yet entirely delicious nevertheless. And as if this was not enough, it also includes a photo album, a newsreel movie about the "Must album" record and a "Monologue" balancing the overall tonality of the album, all launchable on a PC. Together with Loits you are strong!
Pre-ordering
Today is the solemn date that we are proud to announce the pre-ordering of the both versions of "Must album". After trying on some boots of Spanish origin, the admired musicians were ready to agree to anything, meaning, this time, the signing of all pre-ordered records. After a few entertaining hours in the company of a searing iron and a torture wheel, the people of Loits began wondering about offering up even more surprises. The good old practice of lashing gave root to the idea to raffle off among the pre-orderers of the limited edition the silver medallion depicted on the album cover. One of the pre-orderers of the regular version will also receive the guitar strings used during the recording of "Must album".
The last day to pay for the pre-order is May 31, 2007; we'll start sending out the records on June 4th at the latest. If you are unable to reimburse us in the seven days following the receipt of our purchase verification, please contact us in person; otherwise your order will be deemed null and void.
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Nearly three years have passed since the release of "Vere kutse kohustab", but Loits have not left their guns rusting in the ditch. On Estonian Flag Day, June 4th, the long-awaited "Must album" ("Black album"), encompassing nine songs of unheard-of brilliance. The record is not unlike a picture album left behind by the grand-grandparents, documenting not only photographs, but also all the joy expereiced, as well as the tragedy of one small nation. "Must album" does not glorify the love for the fatherland or the soldier's valour, not the beauty of life or the pain of grief, although the latter one acts like the cord that twines the songs together. The new Loits album is a gift of remembrance to those departed, serving also as a reminderto all that injustice never dies.
Loits "Must album" limited edition
The limited edition of "Must album" is a true bag of surprises to all friends of Loits. In addition the actual album, the neat cardboard package contains a cool sticker as well as six commemoratory cards. The main thing, though, is the bonus EP "Mustad laulud" ("Black songs"), containing four tunes that are of somewhat different cast, yet entirely delicious nevertheless. And as if this was not enough, it also includes a photo album, a newsreel movie about the "Must album" record and a "Monologue" balancing the overall tonality of the album, all launchable on a PC. Together with Loits you are strong!
Pre-ordering
Today is the solemn date that we are proud to announce the pre-ordering of the both versions of "Must album". After trying on some boots of Spanish origin, the admired musicians were ready to agree to anything, meaning, this time, the signing of all pre-ordered records. After a few entertaining hours in the company of a searing iron and a torture wheel, the people of Loits began wondering about offering up even more surprises. The good old practice of lashing gave root to the idea to raffle off among the pre-orderers of the limited edition the silver medallion depicted on the album cover. One of the pre-orderers of the regular version will also receive the guitar strings used during the recording of "Must album".
The last day to pay for the pre-order is May 31, 2007; we'll start sending out the records on June 4th at the latest. If you are unable to reimburse us in the seven days following the receipt of our purchase verification, please contact us in person; otherwise your order will be deemed null and void.
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| Source: | nailboard.org |
| Band profile: | Loits |
Stream Of Passion - Three Members Quit The Band
A couple of days ago a news item was posted that announced the departure of Arjen Lucassen from Stream Of Passion. Now, another two members have decided to quit: guitarist Lori Linstruth and keyboardist Alejandro Millan.
Here is what the band says:
"Since our last tour we've received a lot of inquires about the future of SoP. As you may have heard on the Ayreon website, Arjen has been going through a very rough period on in his life; he has decided to quit the band and focus entirely on his new Ayreon album, which we know for sure will be a huge success so good luck with it, Arjen!
Besides Arjen, Lori and Alejandro have also decided to part ways and focus on their own personal lives and musical projects. We, the rest of the SoPies, wish the three of them all the success and happiness in the world.
HOWEVER THIS BY NO MEANS THE END OF THE BAND! The rest of us are extremely motivated to continue this beautiful story called Stream of Passion and give it a more than positive future, like we think it deserves. We are already busy writing music for a new album, so soon you'll hear more about our future plans and musical ideas. Stay tuned!"
Here is what the band says:
"Since our last tour we've received a lot of inquires about the future of SoP. As you may have heard on the Ayreon website, Arjen has been going through a very rough period on in his life; he has decided to quit the band and focus entirely on his new Ayreon album, which we know for sure will be a huge success so good luck with it, Arjen!
Besides Arjen, Lori and Alejandro have also decided to part ways and focus on their own personal lives and musical projects. We, the rest of the SoPies, wish the three of them all the success and happiness in the world.
HOWEVER THIS BY NO MEANS THE END OF THE BAND! The rest of us are extremely motivated to continue this beautiful story called Stream of Passion and give it a more than positive future, like we think it deserves. We are already busy writing music for a new album, so soon you'll hear more about our future plans and musical ideas. Stay tuned!"
| Source: | streamofpassion.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Metal Storm Awards 2006 - Results
2006 was a very interesting year in Metal: a lot of releases and many by "big names." Now that the voting is over, it is time to announce what albums can truly be called Metalstormers' choice for "Best Album Of 2006" in all the different categories. It were your votes that have decided which albums deserve this title. It is also a high time to make some critical reflections on these results.
A remarkable observation is that "big names" have won in almost every genre. One could ask oneself if this is truly surprising. As striking as it is, some of the "big names" also appear in the Top 10 of Letdown of the year. Among the first six ranks alone, we find one silver second place and three golden winners of the Awards in their specific genre! Take a moment to reflect whether these bands have truly made outstanding albums or if it is their fame and reputation that has helped them on the throne once again crushing contestants on the way. Can a band's name outweigh the quality and effort?
The biggest winners of this third edition of the Metal Storm Awards are Angtoria and Moonspell, the former winning in three categories, the latter in two, and both of them winning all the categories in which they were nominated for! Talk about a remarkable performance. Angtoria has even another silver second place in The Biggest Surprise of the year, close behind Metal Storm's cuddly toy Diablo Swing Orchestra, who came second in both categories they were nominated for.
Another remarkable surprise was the battle in the Death Metal category with Cannibal Corpse taking the win. In addition the Grindcore category was pretty tense between Cattle Decapitation and Whorecore, the former becoming the winner, and with Napalm Death popping up fourth out of the blue without even being nominated! Some of the more convincing winners of their genre this year were Tool, Celtic Frost, Amon Amarth, Iron Maiden, Blind Guardian, Moonspell, Evergrey and Slayer, who all left a relatively big and sometimes even an impressive gap to gape at by their pursuers.
On a side note, Metal Storm Awards 2006 were also marked by a little "drama" which cannot stay unmentioned. Namely, the Dissection management were not pleased with the nomination of "Reinkaos" in the Melodeath/Gothenburg category, and kindly asked to pull back the bands nomination in that genre. That wish was respected. However, for the completeness of the record, "Reinkaos" ended up 9th as The Biggest Letdown of the year.
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A remarkable observation is that "big names" have won in almost every genre. One could ask oneself if this is truly surprising. As striking as it is, some of the "big names" also appear in the Top 10 of Letdown of the year. Among the first six ranks alone, we find one silver second place and three golden winners of the Awards in their specific genre! Take a moment to reflect whether these bands have truly made outstanding albums or if it is their fame and reputation that has helped them on the throne once again crushing contestants on the way. Can a band's name outweigh the quality and effort?
The biggest winners of this third edition of the Metal Storm Awards are Angtoria and Moonspell, the former winning in three categories, the latter in two, and both of them winning all the categories in which they were nominated for! Talk about a remarkable performance. Angtoria has even another silver second place in The Biggest Surprise of the year, close behind Metal Storm's cuddly toy Diablo Swing Orchestra, who came second in both categories they were nominated for.
Another remarkable surprise was the battle in the Death Metal category with Cannibal Corpse taking the win. In addition the Grindcore category was pretty tense between Cattle Decapitation and Whorecore, the former becoming the winner, and with Napalm Death popping up fourth out of the blue without even being nominated! Some of the more convincing winners of their genre this year were Tool, Celtic Frost, Amon Amarth, Iron Maiden, Blind Guardian, Moonspell, Evergrey and Slayer, who all left a relatively big and sometimes even an impressive gap to gape at by their pursuers.
On a side note, Metal Storm Awards 2006 were also marked by a little "drama" which cannot stay unmentioned. Namely, the Dissection management were not pleased with the nomination of "Reinkaos" in the Melodeath/Gothenburg category, and kindly asked to pull back the bands nomination in that genre. That wish was respected. However, for the completeness of the record, "Reinkaos" ended up 9th as The Biggest Letdown of the year.
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Stream Of Passion - UK Shows Cancelled
Stream of Passion suffered a terrible blow on Friday afternoon when the band arrived at Calais, France to board the Ferry to England. The Mexican band members were instantly separated from the group, and each other, and were interrogated by British and French Police for four grueling hours. All because the British immigration service was convinced they were intending to take up illegal residence in England.
The immigration service asked Naomi, the band's tour manager, to provide them with evidence to the contrary, and listed the types of documents required. And though Naomi jumped through every one of their newly found hoops, and repeatedly produced whatever documentation they demanded as proof, they could not be persuaded. Even with the help from the kind promotors of the concerts in England, various Embassy officials, and immigrant agents in Britain (who told the tour manager there shouldn't have been any problem for them to enter the UK in the first place) there was no changing their minds. This eventually led to the 'deportation' of Marcela, Alejandro and Diana without any possibility for them to get to England to perform the shows.
It appears the Mexicans have fallen unfortunate victims of, as one British Immigration agent trying to help said: "the new British political flavor of the year: 'we hate all immigrants'".
Stream of Passion returned home that same day, extremely disappointed and disillusioned with the proceedings. They wish to apologize to all the British fans and to those fans who travelled from various countries all over the world, for being unable to make it to these last two shows. They deeply regret not being able to perform for you this last time, as they were also so much looking forward to meeting you all again.
The concerts appear to be going ahead as planned with new bands performing; please see the Classic Rock Society website for more information.
The immigration service asked Naomi, the band's tour manager, to provide them with evidence to the contrary, and listed the types of documents required. And though Naomi jumped through every one of their newly found hoops, and repeatedly produced whatever documentation they demanded as proof, they could not be persuaded. Even with the help from the kind promotors of the concerts in England, various Embassy officials, and immigrant agents in Britain (who told the tour manager there shouldn't have been any problem for them to enter the UK in the first place) there was no changing their minds. This eventually led to the 'deportation' of Marcela, Alejandro and Diana without any possibility for them to get to England to perform the shows.
It appears the Mexicans have fallen unfortunate victims of, as one British Immigration agent trying to help said: "the new British political flavor of the year: 'we hate all immigrants'".
Stream of Passion returned home that same day, extremely disappointed and disillusioned with the proceedings. They wish to apologize to all the British fans and to those fans who travelled from various countries all over the world, for being unable to make it to these last two shows. They deeply regret not being able to perform for you this last time, as they were also so much looking forward to meeting you all again.
The concerts appear to be going ahead as planned with new bands performing; please see the Classic Rock Society website for more information.
| Source: | streamofpassion.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Green Christmas - Four New Names Revealed
Green Christmas festival have revealed another four bands filling the festival line-up: valued Rock band Kosmikud, young Thrash band Chainsaw, winner of the Green Christmas Young Star band contest Burn Still and Finnish Gothic Metal band To/Die/For.
More bands to come soon.
More bands to come soon.
| Source: | greenchristmas.ee |
| Event: | Green Christmas |
Porcupine Tree - Fans Advised Not To Tape Upcoming Shows
Porcupine Tree will embark on their only 2006 mid September till November. The format of the show this time around will be a little different, with half the show dedicated to material from the new live DVD "Arriving Somewhere....", but the other half being brand new, as yet unrecorded material, something that will allow these works in progress to evolve as the tour goes on.
In view of the fact that we live in the age of file sharing and download culture, the band are asking for consideration from all show attendees in *not* attempting to record the show in any way. While the band try to discourage taping of its shows, they do acknowledge that there are those fans who like to document and share PT live performances, and as such they have a fairly liberal policy with trading of recordings among the PT fan community, as long as no money is exchanged between parties. But in this case they hope that fans will understand their feeling that people should experience this new music for the first time in performance, and not in the form of unauthorised audience recordings. It's one thing to hear a substandard live recording of a piece already familiar, but quite another to hear something new for the first time in such poor circumstances, so if you are unable to get along to a show this time, please be patient and wait for the album versions!
Now the ugly part... as there are bound to be some fans who even after reading this will feel compelled to record the show, the band regret that there will be a greater effort made to stop illegal recording on this tour, and a zero tolerance policy as regards anyone found doing so. If anyone is discovered recording a show their recording media will be confiscated, and they will be escorted from the venue, missing the rest of the show with no refund forthcoming. The band therefore ask anyone that had planned to tape these shows to reconsider in deference to the band's feelings on this matter, and your own enjoyment of the show.
The band really do appreciate your understanding and cooperation on this. This is quite an exciting experiment for them and they look forward to seeing you on the tour!
Porcupine Tree
Tour Dates:
Sep 13 2006 CAMBRIDGE, UK: The Junction
Sep 15 2006 PARIS, France: Elysée Montmartre
Sep 16 2006 ANTWERP, Belgium: Hof Ter Lo
Sep 18 2006 ROMA, Italy: Teatro Tendastrisce
Sep 19 2006 MILANO, Italy: Rolling Stone
Sep 21 2006 PRATTELN, Switzerland: Z7
Sep 22 2006 MÜNCHEN, Germany: Muffathalle
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In view of the fact that we live in the age of file sharing and download culture, the band are asking for consideration from all show attendees in *not* attempting to record the show in any way. While the band try to discourage taping of its shows, they do acknowledge that there are those fans who like to document and share PT live performances, and as such they have a fairly liberal policy with trading of recordings among the PT fan community, as long as no money is exchanged between parties. But in this case they hope that fans will understand their feeling that people should experience this new music for the first time in performance, and not in the form of unauthorised audience recordings. It's one thing to hear a substandard live recording of a piece already familiar, but quite another to hear something new for the first time in such poor circumstances, so if you are unable to get along to a show this time, please be patient and wait for the album versions!
Now the ugly part... as there are bound to be some fans who even after reading this will feel compelled to record the show, the band regret that there will be a greater effort made to stop illegal recording on this tour, and a zero tolerance policy as regards anyone found doing so. If anyone is discovered recording a show their recording media will be confiscated, and they will be escorted from the venue, missing the rest of the show with no refund forthcoming. The band therefore ask anyone that had planned to tape these shows to reconsider in deference to the band's feelings on this matter, and your own enjoyment of the show.
The band really do appreciate your understanding and cooperation on this. This is quite an exciting experiment for them and they look forward to seeing you on the tour!
Porcupine Tree
Tour Dates:
Sep 13 2006 CAMBRIDGE, UK: The Junction
Sep 15 2006 PARIS, France: Elysée Montmartre
Sep 16 2006 ANTWERP, Belgium: Hof Ter Lo
Sep 18 2006 ROMA, Italy: Teatro Tendastrisce
Sep 19 2006 MILANO, Italy: Rolling Stone
Sep 21 2006 PRATTELN, Switzerland: Z7
Sep 22 2006 MÜNCHEN, Germany: Muffathalle
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| Source: | porcupinetree.com |
| Band profile: | Porcupine Tree |
Loits - Opens For Moonspell In Tartu
Loits opens for Moonspell
MOONSPELL from Portugal, one of the world's best known and most loved gothic/doom metal legends, performs in the Club Illusioon in Tartu as part of the series of gigs under the aegis of the festival Green Christmas 2006. Also on the bill, in addition to Moonspell and after quite a long while, are the Estonian metal elite group LOITS. Other support performers include Before The Dawn and Embraze from Finland.
Gates is back
With regards to the Moonspell news, Loits are more than happy to announce that for quite some time Loits has been rehearsing with two guitarists. Their old comerade Gates is back in Loits. The first concert with the renewed line-up takes place on September 25, 2006, in Tartu, Estonia.
Source: Loits newsletter
MOONSPELL from Portugal, one of the world's best known and most loved gothic/doom metal legends, performs in the Club Illusioon in Tartu as part of the series of gigs under the aegis of the festival Green Christmas 2006. Also on the bill, in addition to Moonspell and after quite a long while, are the Estonian metal elite group LOITS. Other support performers include Before The Dawn and Embraze from Finland.
Gates is back
With regards to the Moonspell news, Loits are more than happy to announce that for quite some time Loits has been rehearsing with two guitarists. Their old comerade Gates is back in Loits. The first concert with the renewed line-up takes place on September 25, 2006, in Tartu, Estonia.
Source: Loits newsletter
| Source: | loits.org |
| Band profile: | Loits |
Soilwork - Cancelled Baltic Tour Dates
Green Christmas reports that Soilwork have cancelled their Baltic tour dates in September. According to the statement, the tour is rather postponed than cancelled. However, it is presently unknown when the postponed concerts will take place.
All those who have already bought the tickets to see Soilwork, can go see Mnemic on 19th September instead, with the same tickets. Others can return their tickets to Piletilevi.
All those who have already bought the tickets to see Soilwork, can go see Mnemic on 19th September instead, with the same tickets. Others can return their tickets to Piletilevi.
| Source: | greenchristmas.ee |
| Band profile: | Soilwork |
Loits - South-American Version Of "Ei Kahetse Midagi"
South American version of "Ei Kahetse Midagi"
This is a happy occasion primarily for the South American comrades of Loits: the Mexican record label Witchcraft Records recently released a version of Loits' debut album "Ei Kahetse Midagi", targeted especially at the South American market. All parties interested, please hurry; the release is extremely limited - to only 500 copies. Witchcraft Records is officially manufactured and distributed in Mexico and worldwide by American Line Prods.
http://www.witchrecs.com
http://www.alprods.com
Loits and Nailboard Magazine
A new Estonian hard music mag Nailboard Magazine is published six times a year with more than 2000 copies printed. The mag can be bought in more than 300 locations all over Estonia. This piece of news has to do with Loits, too - namely, the magazine prints Loits's uncensored tour diary as a continuing series.
http://www.nailboard.org/magazine
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This is a happy occasion primarily for the South American comrades of Loits: the Mexican record label Witchcraft Records recently released a version of Loits' debut album "Ei Kahetse Midagi", targeted especially at the South American market. All parties interested, please hurry; the release is extremely limited - to only 500 copies. Witchcraft Records is officially manufactured and distributed in Mexico and worldwide by American Line Prods.
http://www.witchrecs.com
http://www.alprods.com
Loits and Nailboard Magazine
A new Estonian hard music mag Nailboard Magazine is published six times a year with more than 2000 copies printed. The mag can be bought in more than 300 locations all over Estonia. This piece of news has to do with Loits, too - namely, the magazine prints Loits's uncensored tour diary as a continuing series.
http://www.nailboard.org/magazine
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| Source: | Loits Newsletter |
| Band profile: | Loits |
Hard Rock Laager 2006 Giveaway Winners
The HRL giveaway contest has been closed 23:59 28th June 2006 (local time). The lucky winners are:
T-Shirt:
1. Silver Juurik
2. Marin Petkov Ivanov
Girlie:
1. Margit Mettus
2. Sebastiaan Huizinga
Tickets:
1. Taavi Paal
2. Maili Rooden
All the winners have been notified by e-mail.
All the best and others -- better luck next time.
Metal Storm Staff
T-Shirt:
1. Silver Juurik
2. Marin Petkov Ivanov
Girlie:
1. Margit Mettus
2. Sebastiaan Huizinga
Tickets:
1. Taavi Paal
2. Maili Rooden
All the winners have been notified by e-mail.
All the best and others -- better luck next time.
Metal Storm Staff
| Event: | Hard Rock Laager |
Rabarock 2006 - Lineup Complete And Schedule
Rabarock 2006 festival in Järvakandi have completed their lineup and have announced the time schedule. There are two stages on which bands play alternately: the Jäger Stage and ISIC Stage.
Friday, 9th June:
15:30 Slide-Fifty - ISIC Stage
16:30 Cleaning Women (FIN) - Jäger Stage
17:30 J.M.K.E - ISIC Stage
18:30 Suburban Tribe (FIN) - Jäger Stage
19:45 Brides In Bloom - ISIC Stage
20:45 Oomph! (GER) - Jäger Stage
22:15 No-Big-Silence - ISIC Stage
23:30 The Misfits (USA) - Jäger Stage
Saturday, 10th June:
13:00 Ultima Thule - ISIC Stage
14:00 Korpiklaani (FIN) - Jäger Stage
15:15 Rosta Aknad - ISIC Stage
16:15 Hardcore Superstar (SWE) - Jäger Stage
17:30 Onu Bella Band - ISIC Stage
18:45 Negative (FIN) - Jäger Stage
20:00 The Skreppers (FIN) - ISIC Stage
21:00 Kreator (GER) - Jäger Stage
22:30 Metsatöll - ISIC Stage
23:45 The Cooper Temple Clause (UK) - Jäger Stage
Friday, 9th June:
15:30 Slide-Fifty - ISIC Stage
16:30 Cleaning Women (FIN) - Jäger Stage
17:30 J.M.K.E - ISIC Stage
18:30 Suburban Tribe (FIN) - Jäger Stage
19:45 Brides In Bloom - ISIC Stage
20:45 Oomph! (GER) - Jäger Stage
22:15 No-Big-Silence - ISIC Stage
23:30 The Misfits (USA) - Jäger Stage
Saturday, 10th June:
13:00 Ultima Thule - ISIC Stage
14:00 Korpiklaani (FIN) - Jäger Stage
15:15 Rosta Aknad - ISIC Stage
16:15 Hardcore Superstar (SWE) - Jäger Stage
17:30 Onu Bella Band - ISIC Stage
18:45 Negative (FIN) - Jäger Stage
20:00 The Skreppers (FIN) - ISIC Stage
21:00 Kreator (GER) - Jäger Stage
22:30 Metsatöll - ISIC Stage
23:45 The Cooper Temple Clause (UK) - Jäger Stage
| Source: | rabarock.ee |
| Event: | Rabarock 2006 |
The Gathering - "Home" Artwork & Tracklist
"Home," The Gathering's new album, is planned to be released mid-April in Europe via Sanctuary Records and via The End Records in North America. The artwork can be viewed here. Contrary to what has been published on the End Records' website, the track list is not yet finalised but could be as follow:
Shortest Day
In Between
Alone
Waking Hour
Fatigue
A Noise Severe
Forgotten
Solace
Your Troubles Are Over
Box
The Quiet One
Home
Forgotten Reprise
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Shortest Day
In Between
Alone
Waking Hour
Fatigue
A Noise Severe
Forgotten
Solace
Your Troubles Are Over
Box
The Quiet One
Home
Forgotten Reprise
Read more ››
| Source: | gathering.nl & theendrecords.com |
| Band profile: | The Gathering |
Loits - Vere Kutse DVD
"Vere Kutse" -- The Story of the Origins of Flak'n'Roll Now on DVD
The respective movie was put together for the "Vere Kutse Kohustab" album presentation party. After a brief "tour" of Estonia the band decided to release the movie titled "Vere Kutse" on a DVD-R, since the number of people who wanted it for their private collections was growing rapidly.
The movie features several interviews with the band and the people close to the band as well as rare footage of concerts and of the European tour. Now that the movie is over a year old, it can very well be called a brief but concise overview of the story of the origins of both Loits as well as Flak'n'Roll. In a nutshell -- 45 minutes of tears, joy and rock'n'roll!!!
At this time, unfortunately, the movie is only available in Estonian, but the band is diligently working on the translation, and hopefully by this summer also a subtitled English version will be ready.
The professionally dubbed DVD-R comes in a DVD-case with a colour-printed sleeve containing a foreword.
BALTIC GENERATION 2006 TOUR
with OBTEST & LOITS, April 19th–30th, 2006
WED, April 19th – Katowice, Poland
THU, April 20th – Ostrava, Czechia: presentation gig of new Adultery album
FRI, April 21st – Germany
SAT, April 22nd – Germany/Benelux
SUN, April 23rd – Germany/Benelux
MON, April 24th – France
TUE, April 25th – France / Italy
WED, April 26th – France / Italy
THU, April 27th – traveling day
FRI/SUN, April 28th/30th – Barosellas, Portugal: kult Steel Warriors Rebellion IX festival, along with BOLT THROWER, Ingrowing, Yattering, Prejudice, Suhrim, Hell-Born, Flagellum Dei, Lux Ferre, etc.
As you may see, some negotiations are still in progress, and we look for some additional dates too, so if YOU have something to offer, don‘t hesitate to contact us (k.kaos@ledotakas.net) at your earliest convenience.
Dulce Et Decorum Est Pro Patria Mori
BEAUTY IS IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER...
...in the very same way that everyone has their personal criteria of truth and secret codes for evaluation of different phenomena. Thus it is not a great surprise that Loits have received both warm welcomes as well as been attacked with extreme propaganda. The only things Loits show barefaced hostility towards are injustice, cynicism, hypocrisy, ignorance and betrayal. We are far from justifying or propagating any acts of hostility; also it is our ideological principle not to spread negative feelings. Loits speak about the past, the present and the future without gilding any lilies or concealing anything. When singing about war we envision it through the eyes of the soldier on the front; when speaking of home, a citizen concerned with the fate of their homeland is speaking within us. Loits do not attack or monger hatred; Loits call for respect towards one's own country, people, history, language and culture. In the light of all this we don't feel like we should ask for anyone's forgiveness, nor do we feel that we owe any explanations to anyone. Being an Estonian and proud of it is not a crime. Loits regret nothing.
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The respective movie was put together for the "Vere Kutse Kohustab" album presentation party. After a brief "tour" of Estonia the band decided to release the movie titled "Vere Kutse" on a DVD-R, since the number of people who wanted it for their private collections was growing rapidly.
The movie features several interviews with the band and the people close to the band as well as rare footage of concerts and of the European tour. Now that the movie is over a year old, it can very well be called a brief but concise overview of the story of the origins of both Loits as well as Flak'n'Roll. In a nutshell -- 45 minutes of tears, joy and rock'n'roll!!!
At this time, unfortunately, the movie is only available in Estonian, but the band is diligently working on the translation, and hopefully by this summer also a subtitled English version will be ready.
The professionally dubbed DVD-R comes in a DVD-case with a colour-printed sleeve containing a foreword.
BALTIC GENERATION 2006 TOUR
with OBTEST & LOITS, April 19th–30th, 2006
WED, April 19th – Katowice, Poland
THU, April 20th – Ostrava, Czechia: presentation gig of new Adultery album
FRI, April 21st – Germany
SAT, April 22nd – Germany/Benelux
SUN, April 23rd – Germany/Benelux
MON, April 24th – France
TUE, April 25th – France / Italy
WED, April 26th – France / Italy
THU, April 27th – traveling day
FRI/SUN, April 28th/30th – Barosellas, Portugal: kult Steel Warriors Rebellion IX festival, along with BOLT THROWER, Ingrowing, Yattering, Prejudice, Suhrim, Hell-Born, Flagellum Dei, Lux Ferre, etc.
As you may see, some negotiations are still in progress, and we look for some additional dates too, so if YOU have something to offer, don‘t hesitate to contact us (k.kaos@ledotakas.net) at your earliest convenience.
Dulce Et Decorum Est Pro Patria Mori
BEAUTY IS IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER...
...in the very same way that everyone has their personal criteria of truth and secret codes for evaluation of different phenomena. Thus it is not a great surprise that Loits have received both warm welcomes as well as been attacked with extreme propaganda. The only things Loits show barefaced hostility towards are injustice, cynicism, hypocrisy, ignorance and betrayal. We are far from justifying or propagating any acts of hostility; also it is our ideological principle not to spread negative feelings. Loits speak about the past, the present and the future without gilding any lilies or concealing anything. When singing about war we envision it through the eyes of the soldier on the front; when speaking of home, a citizen concerned with the fate of their homeland is speaking within us. Loits do not attack or monger hatred; Loits call for respect towards one's own country, people, history, language and culture. In the light of all this we don't feel like we should ask for anyone's forgiveness, nor do we feel that we owe any explanations to anyone. Being an Estonian and proud of it is not a crime. Loits regret nothing.
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Green Christmas Festival - Schedule
December 16th, Sports Hall of Rakvere
18.00 doors
19.30 PAINGREED (Est)
20.15 SINKING (Fin)
21.00 WHISPERING FOREST (Est)
22.00 ZORG (Est)
22.45 NEAERA (Ger)
00.00 ANATHEMA (UK)
December 17th, Sports Hall of Rakvere
14.00 doors
15.00 SKRIIMSILM (Est)
15.45 SHADOWDANCES (Lit)
16.35 J.M.K.E. (Eest)
17.25 SÕPRUSE PUIESTEE (Est)
18.20 PEDIGREE (Est)
19.15 WIDESCREEN MODE (Fin)
20.10 TÕNIS MÄGI & ULTIMA THULE (Est)
21.20 SYBREED (Sui)
22.20 LOITS (Est)
23.30 DIE KRUPPS (Ger)
18.00 doors
19.30 PAINGREED (Est)
20.15 SINKING (Fin)
21.00 WHISPERING FOREST (Est)
22.00 ZORG (Est)
22.45 NEAERA (Ger)
00.00 ANATHEMA (UK)
December 17th, Sports Hall of Rakvere
14.00 doors
15.00 SKRIIMSILM (Est)
15.45 SHADOWDANCES (Lit)
16.35 J.M.K.E. (Eest)
17.25 SÕPRUSE PUIESTEE (Est)
18.20 PEDIGREE (Est)
19.15 WIDESCREEN MODE (Fin)
20.10 TÕNIS MÄGI & ULTIMA THULE (Est)
21.20 SYBREED (Sui)
22.20 LOITS (Est)
23.30 DIE KRUPPS (Ger)
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Green Christmas Festival - Line-up Complete
The line-up of the Green Christmas festival is now complete and the final band to be announced is a popular Estonian group called SÕPRUSE PUIESTEE.
Sõpruse Puiestee perform at the festival for the first time. Even more - it will be their first gig in Rakvere ever, so it'll be very exciting to see and hear what they will offer to the Rakvere audience.
The complete line-up of the festival comes as follows: ANATHEMA (Uk), DIE KRUPPS (Ger), ULTIMA THULE & TÕNIS MÄGI (Est), SYBREED (Sui), NEAERA (Ger), WIDESCREEN MODE (Fin), SÕPRUSE PUIESTEE (Est), SINKING (Fin), SHADOWDANCES (Lit), PEDIGREE (Est), J.M.K.E. (Est), LOITS (Est), ZORG (Est), SKRIIMSILM (Est), WHISPERING FOREST (Est), PAINGREED (Est).
Have no doubt - this festival will be wilder than you could ever imagine!!! So, if You don't have your ticket yet, now is the high time to run for it!
To remind the prices:
Dates - Festival Pass / One Day
01.-30.11 27 EUR / 21 EUR
01.-15.12 29 EUR / 21 EUR
At the door 31 EUR / 21 EUR
ESTONIA: PILETILEVI http://www.piletilevi.ee and STATOIL
FINLAND: TIKETTI http://www.tiketti.fi
LATVIA: BILESU SERVISS http://www.ticketservice.lv and STATOIL
Sõpruse Puiestee perform at the festival for the first time. Even more - it will be their first gig in Rakvere ever, so it'll be very exciting to see and hear what they will offer to the Rakvere audience.
The complete line-up of the festival comes as follows: ANATHEMA (Uk), DIE KRUPPS (Ger), ULTIMA THULE & TÕNIS MÄGI (Est), SYBREED (Sui), NEAERA (Ger), WIDESCREEN MODE (Fin), SÕPRUSE PUIESTEE (Est), SINKING (Fin), SHADOWDANCES (Lit), PEDIGREE (Est), J.M.K.E. (Est), LOITS (Est), ZORG (Est), SKRIIMSILM (Est), WHISPERING FOREST (Est), PAINGREED (Est).
Have no doubt - this festival will be wilder than you could ever imagine!!! So, if You don't have your ticket yet, now is the high time to run for it!
To remind the prices:
Dates - Festival Pass / One Day
01.-30.11 27 EUR / 21 EUR
01.-15.12 29 EUR / 21 EUR
At the door 31 EUR / 21 EUR
ESTONIA: PILETILEVI http://www.piletilevi.ee and STATOIL
FINLAND: TIKETTI http://www.tiketti.fi
LATVIA: BILESU SERVISS http://www.ticketservice.lv and STATOIL
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