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Ewigkeit - New Ep Online For Free
Ewigkeit has posted a new EP online at the following address http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dtm2dl/dtm003.html
To have access to the EP you only need to join the Ewigkeit newsletter at his official website, to join the newsletter send an email to fogarty23@ntlworld.com .
To have access to the EP you only need to join the Ewigkeit newsletter at his official website, to join the newsletter send an email to fogarty23@ntlworld.com .
| Source: | deathtomusic.com |
Exhorder - "Permanently Disbanded"
The band posted the following message on their myspace site:
In response to all the email requests and offers for Exhorder to get back together and/or to play shows we would like to thank everyone for all the support and encouragement but Exhorder will NOT be getting back together. Sad to say, but the official status of Exhorder is "Permanently Disbanded"
In response to all the email requests and offers for Exhorder to get back together and/or to play shows we would like to thank everyone for all the support and encouragement but Exhorder will NOT be getting back together. Sad to say, but the official status of Exhorder is "Permanently Disbanded"
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Exhorder |
Firebird - New Album & Irish Tour
Firebird are set to release their latest album 'Hot Wings' on Rise Above Records in July. They have a tour of Ireland lined up, with more UK dates to follow.
Thursday 25th May
Fred Zeppelins, Cork
Friday 26th May
Fibber Magees, Dublin
Saturday 27th May
Katy Dalys, Belfast
Sunday 28th May
The Dunglow Bar, Derry
Thursday 25th May
Fred Zeppelins, Cork
Friday 26th May
Fibber Magees, Dublin
Saturday 27th May
Katy Dalys, Belfast
Sunday 28th May
The Dunglow Bar, Derry
| Source: | riseaboverecords.com |
Iced Earth - Writing New Album; Update
Iced Earth's guitarist and leader posted the following message on the band's website:
"Hello Everyone!
I know I've been really lame with the updates and I'm sorry about that. We've let things get pretty lax here at Iced Earth.com and we're going to be making some changes in this in the not too distant future. As some of you are aware, I'm not really the internet type of guy and only use it for my email, and even that I avoid often (which does annoy my business associates at times; but hey, that's what phones are for!), so I spend as little time as possible on a computer; unless it's my studio computer and I'm spending a LOT of time on that one. Tim enjoys surfing and all of that stuff so he's going to be involved in the IE site a lot more in the future. You'll be seeing some big changes in the site with the release of the next IE CD.
Which actually brings me to the next bit of news... I'm completely consumed in the writing process of what will be by far the most ambitious album(s) IE has ever done. Some of you probably know that the next 2 releases will comprise the full concept album of the Something Wicked story line, Part 1 & Part 2. I know it's taken quite some time to get this beast on its way to fruition, but it IS finally happening, and I really feel the time is right. The goal is to make this our most epic, dynamic, most melodic and heaviest CD ever. Because of the depth and detail of the story it would be impossible to do it on one CD, there simply is not enough time, so I'm writing both parts at one time so that the continuity is there. If I were to wait a year or two to start writing part 2 I would be in a completely different frame of mind and it wouldn't work nearly as well, so the best thing is to do all the writing at once. We'll get Part 1 recorded, mixed and released and then finish part 2 which will come out about 6 months later. That's at least the preliminary plan. We are still pretty early in the process but things are starting to move along nicely.
I know it's been some time since the release of "The Glorious Burden" and I ask you to please be patient because what's coming next is going to blow you away. This is the album that IE fans have been waiting for.
I want to apologize to the European fans for not making it over there for a headline tour on the last album. My back problems got too intense to be on the road and that really screwed things up for everyone, myself, the rest of the guys in the band, our crew, the promoters etc.. We would have toured a lot more than we did had I not had these problems. The great thing is that the last surgical procedure I had in October of 2004 seems to have worked to make the pain much more tolerable. I did very extensive therapy for many months and am committed to being in the best shape of my life by the time we tour again. It's good to be enjoying life for the first time in a very long time.
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"Hello Everyone!
I know I've been really lame with the updates and I'm sorry about that. We've let things get pretty lax here at Iced Earth.com and we're going to be making some changes in this in the not too distant future. As some of you are aware, I'm not really the internet type of guy and only use it for my email, and even that I avoid often (which does annoy my business associates at times; but hey, that's what phones are for!), so I spend as little time as possible on a computer; unless it's my studio computer and I'm spending a LOT of time on that one. Tim enjoys surfing and all of that stuff so he's going to be involved in the IE site a lot more in the future. You'll be seeing some big changes in the site with the release of the next IE CD.
Which actually brings me to the next bit of news... I'm completely consumed in the writing process of what will be by far the most ambitious album(s) IE has ever done. Some of you probably know that the next 2 releases will comprise the full concept album of the Something Wicked story line, Part 1 & Part 2. I know it's taken quite some time to get this beast on its way to fruition, but it IS finally happening, and I really feel the time is right. The goal is to make this our most epic, dynamic, most melodic and heaviest CD ever. Because of the depth and detail of the story it would be impossible to do it on one CD, there simply is not enough time, so I'm writing both parts at one time so that the continuity is there. If I were to wait a year or two to start writing part 2 I would be in a completely different frame of mind and it wouldn't work nearly as well, so the best thing is to do all the writing at once. We'll get Part 1 recorded, mixed and released and then finish part 2 which will come out about 6 months later. That's at least the preliminary plan. We are still pretty early in the process but things are starting to move along nicely.
I know it's been some time since the release of "The Glorious Burden" and I ask you to please be patient because what's coming next is going to blow you away. This is the album that IE fans have been waiting for.
I want to apologize to the European fans for not making it over there for a headline tour on the last album. My back problems got too intense to be on the road and that really screwed things up for everyone, myself, the rest of the guys in the band, our crew, the promoters etc.. We would have toured a lot more than we did had I not had these problems. The great thing is that the last surgical procedure I had in October of 2004 seems to have worked to make the pain much more tolerable. I did very extensive therapy for many months and am committed to being in the best shape of my life by the time we tour again. It's good to be enjoying life for the first time in a very long time.
Read more ››
| Source: | icedearth.com |
| Band profile: | Iced Earth |
Isis - Update
The band posted the following update concerning some coming releases and some other things:
"Hey Everybody....
We've wrapped up the east coast leg of this spring tour and it couldn't of been better. Well, maybe Richmond could have been, but even that turned out ok. Thanks to eveyone who came out to be a part of the shows, we know a good number you travelled a long way, we appreciate it. Bear hugs again to Zombi and Dalek who killed it every night as well as being great friends and tourmates.
So we finally got the Live 4 CD together and will have a limited number of them available from our webstore soon. This volume is a compilation of songs from different shows over the past 6 years or so, with some older songs, a couple newer extended line-up songs, and a live improv 'jam.'
The DVD is in production and will be out in August thanks to Ipecac Recordings, as well as the In the Fishtank CD we recorded with Aereogramme last year in the Netherlands. The exact date and US distribution are still to be determined, but it will be available on Konkurrent in Europe.
We will be playing a handful of Europe shows and UK shows in July, including a performance at All Tomorrow's Parties' "Don't Look Back" series, where we will be performing Oceanic in it's entirety. Dates will be posted in the next few days. We will also be performing at this years Fuji Rock Fest in Japan with Mogwai and a shitload of other bands.
Be sure to check out MGR performing with Pelican and Mono tonite May 10th at the First Unitarian Church in Philly, and as a part of the Dalek / Destructo Swarmbots / MGR Big Band performing at Irving Plaza in NYC on May 14th.
Other than that, it's time to get the writing finished seeing as we enter the studio in less than a month.
Have a killer summer -
Isis"
"Hey Everybody....
We've wrapped up the east coast leg of this spring tour and it couldn't of been better. Well, maybe Richmond could have been, but even that turned out ok. Thanks to eveyone who came out to be a part of the shows, we know a good number you travelled a long way, we appreciate it. Bear hugs again to Zombi and Dalek who killed it every night as well as being great friends and tourmates.
So we finally got the Live 4 CD together and will have a limited number of them available from our webstore soon. This volume is a compilation of songs from different shows over the past 6 years or so, with some older songs, a couple newer extended line-up songs, and a live improv 'jam.'
The DVD is in production and will be out in August thanks to Ipecac Recordings, as well as the In the Fishtank CD we recorded with Aereogramme last year in the Netherlands. The exact date and US distribution are still to be determined, but it will be available on Konkurrent in Europe.
We will be playing a handful of Europe shows and UK shows in July, including a performance at All Tomorrow's Parties' "Don't Look Back" series, where we will be performing Oceanic in it's entirety. Dates will be posted in the next few days. We will also be performing at this years Fuji Rock Fest in Japan with Mogwai and a shitload of other bands.
Be sure to check out MGR performing with Pelican and Mono tonite May 10th at the First Unitarian Church in Philly, and as a part of the Dalek / Destructo Swarmbots / MGR Big Band performing at Irving Plaza in NYC on May 14th.
Other than that, it's time to get the writing finished seeing as we enter the studio in less than a month.
Have a killer summer -
Isis"
| Source: | sgnl05news.blogspot.com |
| Band profile: | Isis |
Impellitteri - Working On New Album
The following message by Chris Impellitteri has been posted on Impellitteri's official fan club site:
"I am still in the studio finishing the writing process for my next record. The CD working title is called "Good and Evil". It will be a return to the sound of Impellitteri with influences from my Screaming Symphony, Crunch, and System X recordings. The music will feature lots of shredding guitar solos and screaming vocals with the usual fat production.
At this time I have ten tracks written. They are fast and furious tracks mixed with good song writing. Also, there is an instrumental song very reminiscent of Bach or Mozart on steroids.
Both the metal community and the musicians should enjoy this disc.
I have been using my original 1970 Fender Stratocaster, 1958 Gibson Les Paul, and Marshall modified amps in the demo process and my guitar tone and playing are definitely maturing very nicely. I am definitely trying to take my guitar playing into the next realm--(Shred, taste, orchestration, and writing etc...)
It is to early to say how the music will turn out, but I hope and pray that this recording makes our longtime fans pleased. I am definitely doing this disc for you !!!!!"
"I am still in the studio finishing the writing process for my next record. The CD working title is called "Good and Evil". It will be a return to the sound of Impellitteri with influences from my Screaming Symphony, Crunch, and System X recordings. The music will feature lots of shredding guitar solos and screaming vocals with the usual fat production.
At this time I have ten tracks written. They are fast and furious tracks mixed with good song writing. Also, there is an instrumental song very reminiscent of Bach or Mozart on steroids.
Both the metal community and the musicians should enjoy this disc.
I have been using my original 1970 Fender Stratocaster, 1958 Gibson Les Paul, and Marshall modified amps in the demo process and my guitar tone and playing are definitely maturing very nicely. I am definitely trying to take my guitar playing into the next realm--(Shred, taste, orchestration, and writing etc...)
It is to early to say how the music will turn out, but I hope and pray that this recording makes our longtime fans pleased. I am definitely doing this disc for you !!!!!"
| Source: | rapture.net |
| Band profile: | Impellitteri |
Daysend - Part Ways With Singer
Due to personal commitments, vocalist Simon Calabrese has parted ways with Daysend. After over three years together, all members of Daysend and Simon remain close friends and wish all the best to their former band mate for the future.
Simon would like to pass on the following: "It saddens me to leave Daysend as the music (old & new) is nothing short of sensational, however it is something that I must do at this stage of my life. Daysend has the capacity to be one of the world's greatest bands and I wish them all the best for the future. I will miss being a part of the Daysend experience but will always remain the best of friends with all of the people associated with Daysend. Lastly, I would like to personally thank all of the fans & friends I have made during my time in Daysend...as I
did do all this for you!".
Daysend was scheduled to begin recording their second album next month. As a result of this recent development, plans have been put on hold while the search for a vocalist takes place. For further details regarding the audition process please send relevant contact and previous experience information along with a picture to daysend_music@hotmail.com
Strong, dynamic vocals and a charismatic and menacing stage presence are requirements the band is demanding. Also the candidates should be based in Sydney Australia or wanting to relocate.
Simon would like to pass on the following: "It saddens me to leave Daysend as the music (old & new) is nothing short of sensational, however it is something that I must do at this stage of my life. Daysend has the capacity to be one of the world's greatest bands and I wish them all the best for the future. I will miss being a part of the Daysend experience but will always remain the best of friends with all of the people associated with Daysend. Lastly, I would like to personally thank all of the fans & friends I have made during my time in Daysend...as I
did do all this for you!".
Daysend was scheduled to begin recording their second album next month. As a result of this recent development, plans have been put on hold while the search for a vocalist takes place. For further details regarding the audition process please send relevant contact and previous experience information along with a picture to daysend_music@hotmail.com
Strong, dynamic vocals and a charismatic and menacing stage presence are requirements the band is demanding. Also the candidates should be based in Sydney Australia or wanting to relocate.
| Source: | daysend.com.au |
| Band profile: | Daysend |
Kekal - Song From Upcoming Album Online
The song "Isolated I" form the yet untitled album has been posted on the Myspace site of Kekal (Please note that the quality of the streaming audio is low, and it does not represent the quality of the music itself). The song will be available until July 2006, when the song will be removed.
The band invited you to leave them messages about the song on the Myspace site or on Kekal's Forum.
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The band invited you to leave them messages about the song on the Myspace site or on Kekal's Forum.
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| Band profile: | Kekal |
Aarni - End Collaboration With Firebox Records
The following message by Aarni was delivered via Newsletter:
"First off, a more or less important announcement: Aarni and Firebox Records have reached an agreement whereby Aarni's recording deal with the label will be discontinued after all. In other words Aarni is currently unsigned, yet not actively seeking a new recording deal. Collaboration with Firebox will however continue in the form of a distribution deal for the forthcoming album. This development likely won't affect Aarni's work on the new material in any way. Thanks go to Firebox boss Rami Hippi for originally being supersane enough to sign us and make the world a slightly more unnerving place.
Speaking of which, the recordings of the track 'Iku-Turso' have recently been completed and work begun on the next little new ditties. Currently I also occupy myself with a chaos guitar solo for Umbra Nihil's brilliant song destined for the Cthulhu music compilation album mentioned previously in these benighted newsletters.
The fan interview thing is still in process for a little while, so send in your questions! Thanks go to all you coy deviants who have already given me your crude yet sincere contributions!
So, there's still some time left for asking Aarni all those things your parents, spiritual gurus and other slavers cannot & won't tell you - unlike us they act out of ignorance, after all.
As all of you who have completed the questionnaire in the Bathos booklet already know, Aarni is really an illumination disorganisation with music set as just a convenient facade for our more important activities, destined to culminate sometime around Yule 2012 EV. So be good little hermaphrodites then, or the elves will look upon you with devastating disgust and take rash irreversible action, which ever was my intention. The Aarni star ark will set sail then to pastures greener and more separate in both time and space. Vibrate or die! Hail distant nebulae!"
"First off, a more or less important announcement: Aarni and Firebox Records have reached an agreement whereby Aarni's recording deal with the label will be discontinued after all. In other words Aarni is currently unsigned, yet not actively seeking a new recording deal. Collaboration with Firebox will however continue in the form of a distribution deal for the forthcoming album. This development likely won't affect Aarni's work on the new material in any way. Thanks go to Firebox boss Rami Hippi for originally being supersane enough to sign us and make the world a slightly more unnerving place.
Speaking of which, the recordings of the track 'Iku-Turso' have recently been completed and work begun on the next little new ditties. Currently I also occupy myself with a chaos guitar solo for Umbra Nihil's brilliant song destined for the Cthulhu music compilation album mentioned previously in these benighted newsletters.
The fan interview thing is still in process for a little while, so send in your questions! Thanks go to all you coy deviants who have already given me your crude yet sincere contributions!
So, there's still some time left for asking Aarni all those things your parents, spiritual gurus and other slavers cannot & won't tell you - unlike us they act out of ignorance, after all.
As all of you who have completed the questionnaire in the Bathos booklet already know, Aarni is really an illumination disorganisation with music set as just a convenient facade for our more important activities, destined to culminate sometime around Yule 2012 EV. So be good little hermaphrodites then, or the elves will look upon you with devastating disgust and take rash irreversible action, which ever was my intention. The Aarni star ark will set sail then to pastures greener and more separate in both time and space. Vibrate or die! Hail distant nebulae!"
| Source: | - Aarni Newsletter - |
| Band profile: | Aarni |
Swallow The Sun - Sign With Spinefarm Records
The band (that was working with Firebox Records) announced the deal with the finnish label on their website:
"We have signed a record contract with Spinefarm Records. Being one of the most respected metal labels in Finland we are looking forward to working with them."
"We have signed a record contract with Spinefarm Records. Being one of the most respected metal labels in Finland we are looking forward to working with them."
| Source: | swallowthesun.net |
| Band profile: | Swallow The Sun |
Napalm Death - To Enter In The Studio
Shane Embury (Napalm Death's bassist) commented concerning the plans of the bands: "we will rehearse our 17th and final track for our new album,then practise like crazed lunatics before heading into the studio on the 13th of may to start recording our 12th full length album."
| Source: | enemyofthemusicbusiness.com |
| Band profile: | Napalm Death |
Apocalyptica - New Releases
Three new releases in May! The single "Repressed" (featuring Max Cavalera/Soulfly and Matt Tuck/Bullet For My Valentine) will be published on 19 May, the 2 CD Collection"Amplified - A Decade Of Reinventing The Cello" and the DVD "The Life Burns Tour" follow on 26 May.
Repressed Info:
Repressed
feat. Max Cavalera & Matt Tuck
single (click here to see the cover art)
release date: 19.05.2006
01. Repressed (Single Version)
02. Path Vol.2
03. Betrayal
04. Repressed (Video)
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Repressed Info:
Repressed
feat. Max Cavalera & Matt Tuck
single (click here to see the cover art)
release date: 19.05.2006
01. Repressed (Single Version)
02. Path Vol.2
03. Betrayal
04. Repressed (Video)
Read more ››
| Source: | apocalyptica.com |
| Band profile: | Apocalyptica |
Penumbra - New Female Vocalist
The following message has been posted at Penumbra's official website:
"Penumbra is proud of welcoming their new brillant female singer, Asphodel. Asphodel's beautiful voice perfectly suits the new musical direction Penumbra has taken since their last album Seclusion. Jarlaath also declared that she conquered Penumbra with both her great vocal talent but also with her personality.
Asphodel already started touring with Penumbra and recently debuted live in Belgium and in the Netherlands in April 2006. She proved to be able to adapt the older songs as her own and her voice completely blended with Penumbra's atmosphere."
"Penumbra is proud of welcoming their new brillant female singer, Asphodel. Asphodel's beautiful voice perfectly suits the new musical direction Penumbra has taken since their last album Seclusion. Jarlaath also declared that she conquered Penumbra with both her great vocal talent but also with her personality.
Asphodel already started touring with Penumbra and recently debuted live in Belgium and in the Netherlands in April 2006. She proved to be able to adapt the older songs as her own and her voice completely blended with Penumbra's atmosphere."
| Source: | penumbra-band.com |
| Band profile: | Penumbra |
Morgana Lefay - Drummer Leaves
Robin Engström, drummer of Morgana Lefay, decided to leave the band, here is his statement:
"I made the hard decision to leave Morgana Lefay due to personal differences. I know this might come as a surprise to many, but I have thought about this for quite some time and I'm sorry for any inconveniences.
I'll try to make this statement as short as possible... I'd like to thank Charles and Tony for bringing me in back in -98 and I owe them both a great deal of gratitude for giving me the chance to experience so much, I can't ever repay You guys for that, nor can I thank You enough, thanx for all the fun times though!!!
Even more thanx to Peter for putting up with me for about 17 years totally, heh...damn how time flies huh? I will also miss playing with Fredrik, definetly one of the nicest guys around and I wish all You guys all the best in the future!
To all the M.L fans and friends out there, I can't even start to explain what You have given me through the years and I hope that in some way I get to see You all somewhere, sometime again. I will not quit playing drums, that's a promise (or threat, haha). If You want updates on what's going on check: www.myspace.com/korkil
As far as I know Morgana Lefay will play the booked shows with a replacement drummer, for more info on that I suggest You keep an eye on www.morganalefay.se.
Thanx for one helluva ride!
C-Ya...somewhere in time...CHEERZ!
/Robin"
"I made the hard decision to leave Morgana Lefay due to personal differences. I know this might come as a surprise to many, but I have thought about this for quite some time and I'm sorry for any inconveniences.
I'll try to make this statement as short as possible... I'd like to thank Charles and Tony for bringing me in back in -98 and I owe them both a great deal of gratitude for giving me the chance to experience so much, I can't ever repay You guys for that, nor can I thank You enough, thanx for all the fun times though!!!
Even more thanx to Peter for putting up with me for about 17 years totally, heh...damn how time flies huh? I will also miss playing with Fredrik, definetly one of the nicest guys around and I wish all You guys all the best in the future!
To all the M.L fans and friends out there, I can't even start to explain what You have given me through the years and I hope that in some way I get to see You all somewhere, sometime again. I will not quit playing drums, that's a promise (or threat, haha). If You want updates on what's going on check: www.myspace.com/korkil
As far as I know Morgana Lefay will play the booked shows with a replacement drummer, for more info on that I suggest You keep an eye on www.morganalefay.se.
Thanx for one helluva ride!
C-Ya...somewhere in time...CHEERZ!
/Robin"
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Morgana Lefay |
Iron Maiden - Finished New Album
According to Kevin Shirley (producer of the new album) the new album of Iron Maiden is finished "Today I finish the new Iron Maiden album! The last song for the record is on the console - we still have some keyboard washes to add and then I'll finish up the mix", "Yesterday, we recorded umpteen guitar tweedles, ably executed by Janick, in four part harmony".
| Source: | cavemanproductions.com |
| Band profile: | Iron Maiden |