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Lost Horizon - Update And Sample
Wojtek Lisicki posted the following message on the official Lost Horizon site:
"I thought it would be great to share with You a short clip from one of Lost Horizon's new songs, so You can see that the magic is trong and vital and that I am not sleeping my days away. This is not a proper studio recording - as we are not even close to it - it's a mix between midi (drums & keyboards) and audio (guitar & bass), directly from my beloved companion - ProTools - in my home studio."
To check the new sample go here
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"I thought it would be great to share with You a short clip from one of Lost Horizon's new songs, so You can see that the magic is trong and vital and that I am not sleeping my days away. This is not a proper studio recording - as we are not even close to it - it's a mix between midi (drums & keyboards) and audio (guitar & bass), directly from my beloved companion - ProTools - in my home studio."
To check the new sample go here
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| Source: | oncelosthorizon.com |
| Band profile: | Lost Horizon |
Intronaut - Sign With Goodfellow Records
The following message was posted in the official Intronaut website:
Goodfellow Records is thrilled to announce another addition to our label roster, the Southern California metal quartet INTRONAUT. Made up of members of Anubis Rising, Exhumed, Murder Construct, Phobia and Uphill Battle (R.I.P.), the band formed in 2004 in Los Angeles. They started playing live in April of 2005 and have quickly become one of the most exciting new heavy bands in the LA area.
"We are super excited to work with Mr. Chris Logan and be a part of the already spectacular Goodfellow roster!" says INTRONAUT guitarist/vocalist Sacha Dunable. "We look forward to bringing INTRONAUT to each and every one of you, and welcome the imminent poverty and starvation that is sure to come as a result."
Their first release through Goodfellow will be the national release of their introductory CDEP, entitled Null, in early 2006. This will be followed almost immediately by a new full length studio album in the spring of 2006. Full details on the album's release are to be confirmed shortly.
More information on the band can be found online at the band's homepage. Two tracks from the Null release are available for your listening pleasure now on the band's myspace page, located online at http://www.myspace.com/intronaut .
For more information on Goodfellow recording artists INTRONAUT or on the Goodfellow label please contact Dave Brenner from Earsplit PR earsplitpr@aol.com or Sean Palmerston at Goodfellow Records.
Goodfellow Records is thrilled to announce another addition to our label roster, the Southern California metal quartet INTRONAUT. Made up of members of Anubis Rising, Exhumed, Murder Construct, Phobia and Uphill Battle (R.I.P.), the band formed in 2004 in Los Angeles. They started playing live in April of 2005 and have quickly become one of the most exciting new heavy bands in the LA area.
"We are super excited to work with Mr. Chris Logan and be a part of the already spectacular Goodfellow roster!" says INTRONAUT guitarist/vocalist Sacha Dunable. "We look forward to bringing INTRONAUT to each and every one of you, and welcome the imminent poverty and starvation that is sure to come as a result."
Their first release through Goodfellow will be the national release of their introductory CDEP, entitled Null, in early 2006. This will be followed almost immediately by a new full length studio album in the spring of 2006. Full details on the album's release are to be confirmed shortly.
More information on the band can be found online at the band's homepage. Two tracks from the Null release are available for your listening pleasure now on the band's myspace page, located online at http://www.myspace.com/intronaut .
For more information on Goodfellow recording artists INTRONAUT or on the Goodfellow label please contact Dave Brenner from Earsplit PR earsplitpr@aol.com or Sean Palmerston at Goodfellow Records.
| Source: | intronaut.net |
| Band profile: | Intronaut |
Thyrane - Set Release Date
The new album by Thyrane entitled "Travesty of Heavenly Essence" will be released at 16.11.2005.
The album was recorded and mixed at Tico-Tico studio (7.-24.3 & 16.5-3.6.2005) by Ahti Kortelainen. And was mastered (8.6.2005) at Finnvox Studios by Mika Jussila.
The Tracklist is as follow:
1. Parasites of Submission
2. Decay of christian Empire
3. Travesty of Heavenly Essence
4. Nox Diaboli
5. Legacy of Saints in Disguise
6. Deteriorated
7. Truth Revealed
8. Tolerance
9. Divinity Under Will
10. Prisoner of Pain
11. Lost in Reflection
There are samples aviable for: Travesty of Heavenly Essence, Nox Diaboli, Divinity Under Will.
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The album was recorded and mixed at Tico-Tico studio (7.-24.3 & 16.5-3.6.2005) by Ahti Kortelainen. And was mastered (8.6.2005) at Finnvox Studios by Mika Jussila.
The Tracklist is as follow:
1. Parasites of Submission
2. Decay of christian Empire
3. Travesty of Heavenly Essence
4. Nox Diaboli
5. Legacy of Saints in Disguise
6. Deteriorated
7. Truth Revealed
8. Tolerance
9. Divinity Under Will
10. Prisoner of Pain
11. Lost in Reflection
There are samples aviable for: Travesty of Heavenly Essence, Nox Diaboli, Divinity Under Will.
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| Source: | koti.mbnet.fi |
Theatre Of Tragedy - Update From The Studio
The band posted the following message on their official website:
"Things are coming together now and the songs are already now sounding great.
Last week the finishing touch on the bass were laid down by Magnus Westgaard (Nell's brother), our "rent-a-brilliant bassplayer". He went through the songs like knife through butter. One of the best sounding bass rig we've ever heard.
We started by recording the synths last week as well. This time we actually recorded the songs live, instead of programming lots of stuff. It sounds and feels much better with all the songs. On some songs we even got the chance to record some real grand-piano. Last Friday the boys (Lorentz, Rico, Børge & Vegard) went into Fagerborg Studio in Oslo to record on a Steinway & sons C4 grand piano.
Not used to the heavyweight keys Lorentz hammered his way through hell and back to get it right. After the molestation of the grand piano we all went back to the studio happy as hell. It sounds Fantastic!!! We're going to put up some video clips of it. Just hang around this space for more info.
As most of the songs has strings as a major part of the sound, we brought in Sareeta from Ram-Zet (whom we befriended on the "Assembly" tour 2002) to play some violin for us. She just received a new electrical violin which she used for these recordings. A pure evil specimen, with the beautiful name Thea. You can see it in the picture section.
Right now Frank and Vegard are in the studio electrifying the songs with a wall of guitar sound!. Just to make sure the sound is going to be killer, we amped them up with Engl, Mesa Boogies and Marshalls to play their Gibson Gothic guitars through. IT SOUNDS HEAVY AS F**K!"
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"Things are coming together now and the songs are already now sounding great.
Last week the finishing touch on the bass were laid down by Magnus Westgaard (Nell's brother), our "rent-a-brilliant bassplayer". He went through the songs like knife through butter. One of the best sounding bass rig we've ever heard.
We started by recording the synths last week as well. This time we actually recorded the songs live, instead of programming lots of stuff. It sounds and feels much better with all the songs. On some songs we even got the chance to record some real grand-piano. Last Friday the boys (Lorentz, Rico, Børge & Vegard) went into Fagerborg Studio in Oslo to record on a Steinway & sons C4 grand piano.
Not used to the heavyweight keys Lorentz hammered his way through hell and back to get it right. After the molestation of the grand piano we all went back to the studio happy as hell. It sounds Fantastic!!! We're going to put up some video clips of it. Just hang around this space for more info.
As most of the songs has strings as a major part of the sound, we brought in Sareeta from Ram-Zet (whom we befriended on the "Assembly" tour 2002) to play some violin for us. She just received a new electrical violin which she used for these recordings. A pure evil specimen, with the beautiful name Thea. You can see it in the picture section.
Right now Frank and Vegard are in the studio electrifying the songs with a wall of guitar sound!. Just to make sure the sound is going to be killer, we amped them up with Engl, Mesa Boogies and Marshalls to play their Gibson Gothic guitars through. IT SOUNDS HEAVY AS F**K!"
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| Source: | theatreoftragedy.com |
| Band profile: | Theatre Of Tragedy |
Darzamat - Andy La Rocque To Work With The Band
Darzamat has started recording of it's fifth album entitled "Transkarpatia". After having put tracks in Poland, the band hit Sweden to have its material mixed and mastered by a great producer - Andy La Rocque (the guitar player of the cult band King Diamond and ex-member of Death).
"I am very glad Andy agreed to cooperate with Darzamat. Producing the album in a place (Los Angered Studio in Goeteborg) where such groups like In Flames, Evergrey and King Diamond worked on their masterpieces, is an honor. I expect the best from our cooperation."- comments Flauros.
''Transkarpatia'' will come out at the beginning of the next year. The album will be released by Metal Mind Productions.
http://www.darzamat.art.pl
"I am very glad Andy agreed to cooperate with Darzamat. Producing the album in a place (Los Angered Studio in Goeteborg) where such groups like In Flames, Evergrey and King Diamond worked on their masterpieces, is an honor. I expect the best from our cooperation."- comments Flauros.
''Transkarpatia'' will come out at the beginning of the next year. The album will be released by Metal Mind Productions.
http://www.darzamat.art.pl
| Band profile: | Darzamat |
Dreamaker - New Guitarist
The band announced their new guitarist in their official website:
"David Ramos is the new guitar player of Dreamaker. From here the members of Dreamaker want to thanks to all the musicians who have dedicated us part of their time. Thank you very much!!!"
"David Ramos is the new guitar player of Dreamaker. From here the members of Dreamaker want to thanks to all the musicians who have dedicated us part of their time. Thank you very much!!!"
| Source: | dreamaker.net |
| Band profile: | Dreamaker |
Falkenbach - New Sample Online
A Sampler of the song "Heralder", from the upcoming album "Heralding The Fireblade" is posted on the Napalm Records site.
You can check the song here:
http://www.napalmrecords.com/mp3/falkenbach05.mp3
You can check the song here:
http://www.napalmrecords.com/mp3/falkenbach05.mp3
| Source: | falkenbach.de |
| Band profile: | Falkenbach |
Visions Of Atlantis - New Singer
The following message was posted in the official VoA site:
Nicole Bogner is to leave the band with immediate effect. Due to the changes in her personal and professional life, Nicole Bogner & Visions of Atlantis have decided to go separate ways from now on. The split with the female singer happened in friendship, and VoA want to thank Nicole for everthing she has done with and for the band.
Visions of Atlantis announce the professional soprano singer Melissa Ferlaak as the new female singer.
Melissa Ferlaak, 26 from Minneapolis , Minesotta , USA , graduated with a Master's Degree from New England Conservatory in Boston , Massachusetts in 2003 for vocal performance.
She has worked in the operatic field, most recently as Musetta in La Boheme , and has been singing with Aesma Daeva.
New VoA concerts are being scheduled at the moment, and the songwriting for the upcoming album is nearly finished!
Nicole Bogner is to leave the band with immediate effect. Due to the changes in her personal and professional life, Nicole Bogner & Visions of Atlantis have decided to go separate ways from now on. The split with the female singer happened in friendship, and VoA want to thank Nicole for everthing she has done with and for the band.
Visions of Atlantis announce the professional soprano singer Melissa Ferlaak as the new female singer.
Melissa Ferlaak, 26 from Minneapolis , Minesotta , USA , graduated with a Master's Degree from New England Conservatory in Boston , Massachusetts in 2003 for vocal performance.
She has worked in the operatic field, most recently as Musetta in La Boheme , and has been singing with Aesma Daeva.
New VoA concerts are being scheduled at the moment, and the songwriting for the upcoming album is nearly finished!
| Source: | visionsofatlantis.com |
| Band profile: | Visions Of Atlantis |
Origin - Appelhanz & King Leave The Band
The band posted the following message on their official website:
"Due to personal & creative differences, Clinton Appelhanz & James King have resigned from the band. I would like to personaly thank these guys for their dedication & hard work to this project & let people know that Echoes of Decimation could not have been done without them."
They are currently looking for replacements for the Guitar and Vocals as well for the Drums.
http://www.origin-site.com
"Due to personal & creative differences, Clinton Appelhanz & James King have resigned from the band. I would like to personaly thank these guys for their dedication & hard work to this project & let people know that Echoes of Decimation could not have been done without them."
They are currently looking for replacements for the Guitar and Vocals as well for the Drums.
http://www.origin-site.com
| Band profile: | Origin |
Thyrfing - Details On The New Album
Title and release date revealed
The title of the new album will be "Farsotstider" (in English "Times of Plague"). The album will be released by Regain Records at November 21st.
http://www.thyrfing.com
The title of the new album will be "Farsotstider" (in English "Times of Plague"). The album will be released by Regain Records at November 21st.
http://www.thyrfing.com
| Band profile: | Thyrfing |
DragonForce - US Live Debut/New Album
The following message was posted on the band's official site:
"The rumours are true, DragonForce will make their long awaited US debut by playing a headline show at the CBGB in New York, on the 22nd November 2005! This will be DragonForce's only US headline show this year.
More info about the venue visit:
http://www.cbgb.com "
Also the band make a update concerning their new album, the band posted a press release as it follows:
INHUMAN RAMPAGE - BRAND NEW ALBUM
Following a hugely successful summer and autumn, during which the 18 month campaign in support of their Sonic Firestorm album has seen them wowing festival crowds around Europe before returning to the UK to play yet another sell out tour, London based metallists DRAGONFORCE have just completed work on their eagerly anticipated third album.
Inhuman Rampage contains eight brand new songs and will be released on 9th January 2006. The album recording sessions were made at Thin Ice Studios in Virginia Water (Surrey) and guitarist Herman Li's own studio in West London between April and September, while production duties were shared between Li, fellow axeman Sam Totman and keyboard player Vadim Pruzhanov.
When asked to comment on the new album, Li stated:
"On the new album we have come up with the ultimate formula that has never been done before. Combining intensity, chaos and melody, with all the DragonForce trademarks plus some more. For us, this is the next evolution in DragonForce's sound. I have never heard an album sounding like 'Inhuman Rampage'....the title says it all! It's seriously gonna blow some heads off around the world next year."
The full tracklisting of Inhuman Rampage is as follows:-
1. Through the Fire and Flames
2. Revolution Deathsquad
3. Storming the Burning Fields
4. Operation Ground and Pound
5. Body Breakdown
6. Cry for Eternity
7. The Flame of Youth
8. Trail of Broken Hearts
The album will be released on CD and picture vinyl, with the CD featuring an enhanced section and other surprise goodies....
Herman Li and Vadim Pruzhanov will undertake a 2 week tour of Continetal Europe to promote the January 9th release of 'Inhuman Rampage' and will visit the following cities/countries:
October
Monday 17th - Brussels, Belgium
Tuesday 18th - Athens, Greece
Wednesday 19th - Berlin, Germany
Thursday 20th - Stockholm, Sweden
Friday 21st - Helsinki, Finland
Saturday 22nd - Cologne, Germany
Sunday 23rd - Cologne, Germany
Monday 23rd - Dortmund, Germany
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"The rumours are true, DragonForce will make their long awaited US debut by playing a headline show at the CBGB in New York, on the 22nd November 2005! This will be DragonForce's only US headline show this year.
More info about the venue visit:
http://www.cbgb.com "
Also the band make a update concerning their new album, the band posted a press release as it follows:
INHUMAN RAMPAGE - BRAND NEW ALBUM
Following a hugely successful summer and autumn, during which the 18 month campaign in support of their Sonic Firestorm album has seen them wowing festival crowds around Europe before returning to the UK to play yet another sell out tour, London based metallists DRAGONFORCE have just completed work on their eagerly anticipated third album.
Inhuman Rampage contains eight brand new songs and will be released on 9th January 2006. The album recording sessions were made at Thin Ice Studios in Virginia Water (Surrey) and guitarist Herman Li's own studio in West London between April and September, while production duties were shared between Li, fellow axeman Sam Totman and keyboard player Vadim Pruzhanov.
When asked to comment on the new album, Li stated:
"On the new album we have come up with the ultimate formula that has never been done before. Combining intensity, chaos and melody, with all the DragonForce trademarks plus some more. For us, this is the next evolution in DragonForce's sound. I have never heard an album sounding like 'Inhuman Rampage'....the title says it all! It's seriously gonna blow some heads off around the world next year."
The full tracklisting of Inhuman Rampage is as follows:-
1. Through the Fire and Flames
2. Revolution Deathsquad
3. Storming the Burning Fields
4. Operation Ground and Pound
5. Body Breakdown
6. Cry for Eternity
7. The Flame of Youth
8. Trail of Broken Hearts
The album will be released on CD and picture vinyl, with the CD featuring an enhanced section and other surprise goodies....
Herman Li and Vadim Pruzhanov will undertake a 2 week tour of Continetal Europe to promote the January 9th release of 'Inhuman Rampage' and will visit the following cities/countries:
October
Monday 17th - Brussels, Belgium
Tuesday 18th - Athens, Greece
Wednesday 19th - Berlin, Germany
Thursday 20th - Stockholm, Sweden
Friday 21st - Helsinki, Finland
Saturday 22nd - Cologne, Germany
Sunday 23rd - Cologne, Germany
Monday 23rd - Dortmund, Germany
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| Source: | dragonforce.com |
| Band profile: | DragonForce |
Dysrhythmia - Announce New Album
DYSRHYTHMIA will be entering B.C. Studios in Brooklyn, NY with engineer Martin Bisi (Swans, Sonic Youth, John Zorn) in early December to record their new album Barriers and Passages. Barriers and Passages is set for a Spring 2006 release. A demo version of a new DYSRHYTHMIA track entitled "Sleep Decayer" is online now at this location , the DYSRHYTHMIA Myspace page and the band's HXCMP3.com page.
Prior to entering the studio, the instrumental trio will be fine tuning new material on a U.S. tour starting on October 21st in New York City. A complete listing of DYSRHYTHMIA tour dates can be found here .
- Relapse Newsletter -
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Prior to entering the studio, the instrumental trio will be fine tuning new material on a U.S. tour starting on October 21st in New York City. A complete listing of DYSRHYTHMIA tour dates can be found here .
- Relapse Newsletter -
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Kamelot - Announce New Permanent Member
The band release the following message on their official website:
"KMI Entertainment and Kamelot are please to announce the addition of keyboardist/guitarist Oliver Palotai as the new and permanent member of the band Kamelot. "We have been very fortunate to work with great keyboardists from around the world. After the first Black Halo tour earlier this year, we added Oliver to the fold. We feel that his attitude, ability and personality fits the Kamelot family perfectly" - states guitarist/founder Thomas Youngblood."
You can visit Palotai's website at http://www.palotai.de for more info about him.
"KMI Entertainment and Kamelot are please to announce the addition of keyboardist/guitarist Oliver Palotai as the new and permanent member of the band Kamelot. "We have been very fortunate to work with great keyboardists from around the world. After the first Black Halo tour earlier this year, we added Oliver to the fold. We feel that his attitude, ability and personality fits the Kamelot family perfectly" - states guitarist/founder Thomas Youngblood."
You can visit Palotai's website at http://www.palotai.de for more info about him.
| Source: | kamelot.com |
| Band profile: | Kamelot |
Norther - Looking For A New Drummer
The Finnish band posted their official statement concerning the departure of Toni Hallio:
"Norther will part ways with drummer Toni Hallio. The decision was totally on Toni's behalf (there are no hard feelings!). Toni wants to focus on other things in the future. Toni wishes all the best for the band and the fans!"
The band is "currently looking for a new drummer. These news are mostly for finnish people but if you (from somewhere else than Finland) feel that you could contribute something, please send an email to rumpali@norther.net (only very experienced drummers please)"
"He will play the two following gigs this week , so if you want to see him (or the band) come to the gigs"
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"Norther will part ways with drummer Toni Hallio. The decision was totally on Toni's behalf (there are no hard feelings!). Toni wants to focus on other things in the future. Toni wishes all the best for the band and the fans!"
The band is "currently looking for a new drummer. These news are mostly for finnish people but if you (from somewhere else than Finland) feel that you could contribute something, please send an email to rumpali@norther.net (only very experienced drummers please)"
"He will play the two following gigs this week , so if you want to see him (or the band) come to the gigs"
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| Source: | norther.net |
| Band profile: | Norther |
Unexpect - Reveal New Album's Title
The following message by syriak was posted on the The End Records website:
"Only one and a half weeks of recording left before the mix....we FINALLY have arrived at our destination after a long and rather intense trip in audioland. We're completely satisfied with the mood and feeling of the album....some heads will explode I can assure you...
We're gonna play two new songs from the upcoming album at the Day of the Equinox (www.dayoftheequinox.com) on October 14th in Toronto....t'will be funnnnnnnnn...
By the way the new album is going to be titled "In A Flesh Aquarium" and will be approximately 60 minutes in length. That's it for now! " - syriaK, unexpecT
http://www.theendrecords.com
"Only one and a half weeks of recording left before the mix....we FINALLY have arrived at our destination after a long and rather intense trip in audioland. We're completely satisfied with the mood and feeling of the album....some heads will explode I can assure you...
We're gonna play two new songs from the upcoming album at the Day of the Equinox (www.dayoftheequinox.com) on October 14th in Toronto....t'will be funnnnnnnnn...
By the way the new album is going to be titled "In A Flesh Aquarium" and will be approximately 60 minutes in length. That's it for now! " - syriaK, unexpecT
http://www.theendrecords.com