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Metallica - ...And Recording For All
The following update has been posted on metallica.com today (14 March):
"Metallica left the comfort of HQ this week to descend upon the greater Los Angeles area to begin recording their 9th original album. This is the first time they've recorded outside of the Bay Area since they spent an eternity at One-On-One Studios recording The Black Album in '90 and '91. The last couple days have been devoted to each band member working out the right sounds, including Lars who remembered to turn on the snare and Kirk who played a solo! The big, shiny red button was finally pushed today - and the wait begins."
Some pictures of the band recording the follow-up of 2003's "St. Anger", can be found at this location.
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"Metallica left the comfort of HQ this week to descend upon the greater Los Angeles area to begin recording their 9th original album. This is the first time they've recorded outside of the Bay Area since they spent an eternity at One-On-One Studios recording The Black Album in '90 and '91. The last couple days have been devoted to each band member working out the right sounds, including Lars who remembered to turn on the snare and Kirk who played a solo! The big, shiny red button was finally pushed today - and the wait begins."
Some pictures of the band recording the follow-up of 2003's "St. Anger", can be found at this location.
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| Source: | metallica.com |
| Band profile: | Metallica |
Hatesphere - Two New Songs Online
Danish Thrash Metal band Hatesphere have have uploaded 2 songs from their upcoming album "Serpent Smiles And Killer Eyes" on their MySpace Page - 'Let Them Hate' and 'Floating'.
According to a post on the band's official website, "the songs will be online for a short period only, so hurry up and tell your friends before we remove them again."
The tracks come off the group's new album "Serpent Smiles And Killer Eyes", due in Europe on April 30 (April 27 in Germany) via SPV Records.
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According to a post on the band's official website, "the songs will be online for a short period only, so hurry up and tell your friends before we remove them again."
The tracks come off the group's new album "Serpent Smiles And Killer Eyes", due in Europe on April 30 (April 27 in Germany) via SPV Records.
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| Source: | hatesphere.com |
| Band profile: | Hatesphere |
Sirenia - Another New Video Online
Sirenia have posted their new video for the song 'The Other Side' at YouTube.com.
The clip was produced by the Serbian production company I-Code (Deathstars, Hammerfall, Blind Guaridan, Scar Symmetry), which previously worked with the group on the 'My Mind's Eye' video (watch again).
'The Other Side' comes off Sirenia's latest album, "Nine Destinies and a Downfall", which was released on March 9 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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The clip was produced by the Serbian production company I-Code (Deathstars, Hammerfall, Blind Guaridan, Scar Symmetry), which previously worked with the group on the 'My Mind's Eye' video (watch again).
'The Other Side' comes off Sirenia's latest album, "Nine Destinies and a Downfall", which was released on March 9 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | nightquest.net |
| Band profile: | Sirenia |
Celtic Frost - Statement Regarding Curfew During UK Dates
Statement from Celtic Frost regarding UK Set Duration:
"While already on the road on the European leg of the "Monotheist" tour, we were informed of strict curfews to our co-headlining shows with Kreator in the UK. These curfews have been imposed locally and are not a stipulation by either Celtic Frost or Kreator. As a matter of fact, we oppose these curfews explicitly, and we have informed both our management and our concert agency accordingly. There is little we can do, however.
Celtic Frost and Kreator and the bands' representatives have spent months trying to assemble an appropriate and exciting touring package of four bands that cover a wide variety of contemporary metal. We loathe the fact that we are now finally back out on the road - in Celtic Frost's case, for the first time in some 17 years - and have to discover that the local booker and promoters in the UK impose curfews so unrealistically strict that it is impossible to put on the regular performances by all four bands on the bill as played everywhere else in Europe. Apparently, some of the UK venues book two events during certain nights, i.e., in this case our tour and another event. This will yield twice the profits for them in one night, but it also means that the first event, namely our tour, will have to clear the venue at an unreasonably early hour, as early as 9:30 or 10:00pm.
There appears to be no proper solution to this situation. Both headliners are categorically unwilling to cancel the performances of either our opening act or special guest, Watain and Legion Of The Damned, in order to play full headlining sets. Just like us, Watain and Legion of the Damned have travelled thousands of miles and gone through great expenses to play all of Europe. The local booker and promoters in the UK are equally unwilling to extend their ludicrous curfews, even for a mere 30 minutes. The alternative, so we are informed, would be a cancelled concert.
Having all four bands play at least a semblance of a set means that the duration of all sets will be severely restricted. In case of Celtic Frost and Kreator, this means sets of 60 minutes, in case of Watain and Legion of the Damned, sets of 20 minutes. This applies to the following shows: Glasgow, Bradford, Wolverhampton, Cardiff, and Nottingham. All bands involved believe that playing a set is better than cancelling any show. That we all are extremely frustrated, if not to say furious, about this situation is obvious."
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"While already on the road on the European leg of the "Monotheist" tour, we were informed of strict curfews to our co-headlining shows with Kreator in the UK. These curfews have been imposed locally and are not a stipulation by either Celtic Frost or Kreator. As a matter of fact, we oppose these curfews explicitly, and we have informed both our management and our concert agency accordingly. There is little we can do, however.
Celtic Frost and Kreator and the bands' representatives have spent months trying to assemble an appropriate and exciting touring package of four bands that cover a wide variety of contemporary metal. We loathe the fact that we are now finally back out on the road - in Celtic Frost's case, for the first time in some 17 years - and have to discover that the local booker and promoters in the UK impose curfews so unrealistically strict that it is impossible to put on the regular performances by all four bands on the bill as played everywhere else in Europe. Apparently, some of the UK venues book two events during certain nights, i.e., in this case our tour and another event. This will yield twice the profits for them in one night, but it also means that the first event, namely our tour, will have to clear the venue at an unreasonably early hour, as early as 9:30 or 10:00pm.
There appears to be no proper solution to this situation. Both headliners are categorically unwilling to cancel the performances of either our opening act or special guest, Watain and Legion Of The Damned, in order to play full headlining sets. Just like us, Watain and Legion of the Damned have travelled thousands of miles and gone through great expenses to play all of Europe. The local booker and promoters in the UK are equally unwilling to extend their ludicrous curfews, even for a mere 30 minutes. The alternative, so we are informed, would be a cancelled concert.
Having all four bands play at least a semblance of a set means that the duration of all sets will be severely restricted. In case of Celtic Frost and Kreator, this means sets of 60 minutes, in case of Watain and Legion of the Damned, sets of 20 minutes. This applies to the following shows: Glasgow, Bradford, Wolverhampton, Cardiff, and Nottingham. All bands involved believe that playing a set is better than cancelling any show. That we all are extremely frustrated, if not to say furious, about this situation is obvious."
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| Source: | celticfrost.com |
| Band profile: | Celtic Frost |
| Event: | Kreator + Celtic Frost: European Tour |
Thyrfing - Line Up Changes
The following message has been put on the official website of Swedish Viking Metal band Thyrfing:
"After a decade in the band, both Thomas Väänänen and Henrik Svegsjö have decided to leave Thyrfing. They have informed us that they lack the motivation needed for another album. We have split ways on good terms, and would like to thank them for all these great years."
With this being said, we hereby welcome Jens Rydén to the band as new vocalist. Jens is best known as founding member and ex-vocalist of Naglfar and recently also for his one-man army Profundi. We all feel very enthusiastic about bringing new blood into the band and it will be very interesting to write and compile the next Thyrfing album together.
For the time being we will go on with one guitar player, and time will tell what happens to the second guitar position?"
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"After a decade in the band, both Thomas Väänänen and Henrik Svegsjö have decided to leave Thyrfing. They have informed us that they lack the motivation needed for another album. We have split ways on good terms, and would like to thank them for all these great years."
With this being said, we hereby welcome Jens Rydén to the band as new vocalist. Jens is best known as founding member and ex-vocalist of Naglfar and recently also for his one-man army Profundi. We all feel very enthusiastic about bringing new blood into the band and it will be very interesting to write and compile the next Thyrfing album together.
For the time being we will go on with one guitar player, and time will tell what happens to the second guitar position?"
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| Source: | thyrfing.com |
| Band profile: | Thyrfing |
Hatesphere - Norwegian/Danish Live Dates Announced
Guitarist Peter "Pepe" Lyse Hansen has posted the following message on Hatesphere's official website:
"So now there is finally some tour dates for you. After the release of the new album "Serpent smiles and killer eyes" we will embark on a Scandinavian tour with Stonegard (N). The dates are:
16.05.2007: Gimle, Roskilde, Denmark
17.05.2007: Pumpehuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
18.05.2007: Studenterhuset, Aalborg, Denmark
19.05.2007: VoxHall, Aarhus, Denmark
22.05.2007: Blå, Oslo, Norway
24.05.2007: Hulen, Bergen, Norway
25.05.2007: Samsen, Kristiansand, Norway
26.05.2007: Folken, Stavanger, Norway
Furthermore we will head out on a European headliner tour in June - but much more about that later. Also expect us to announce summer festival appearances plus some very special shows very soon.
See you out there !"
Hatespehere have in the meantime already been confirmed for summer festivals as Summer Nights Festival, Tuska Open Air Festival and Earthshaker Fest.
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"So now there is finally some tour dates for you. After the release of the new album "Serpent smiles and killer eyes" we will embark on a Scandinavian tour with Stonegard (N). The dates are:
16.05.2007: Gimle, Roskilde, Denmark
17.05.2007: Pumpehuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
18.05.2007: Studenterhuset, Aalborg, Denmark
19.05.2007: VoxHall, Aarhus, Denmark
22.05.2007: Blå, Oslo, Norway
24.05.2007: Hulen, Bergen, Norway
25.05.2007: Samsen, Kristiansand, Norway
26.05.2007: Folken, Stavanger, Norway
Furthermore we will head out on a European headliner tour in June - but much more about that later. Also expect us to announce summer festival appearances plus some very special shows very soon.
See you out there !"
Hatespehere have in the meantime already been confirmed for summer festivals as Summer Nights Festival, Tuska Open Air Festival and Earthshaker Fest.
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| Source: | hatesphere.com |
| Band profile: | Hatesphere |
| Event: | Hatesphere: Scandinavian Tour |
Deeds Of Flesh - Part Ways With Vocalist/Bassist
Deeds Of Flesh' vocalist/bassist and 1993 founding member Jacoby Kingston has announced his retirement from the band and will be replaced by Erlend Caspersen Blood Red Throne] from Norway.
Jacoby Kingston's official statement goes as follows:
"To begin, I want to express my gratitude to all of the Deeds Of Flesh fans and friends out there who have supported me throughout my 14 year tenure as Bassist/Vocalist for the band. It makes me sad to know that I won't see a lot of you whom I have come to know so well. As for myself, I can no longer live the life of a traveling musician; therefore, I am giving up my position in the band to someone who can put 100% into it and keep the music going strong. I will continue to support the band and help out in any way I can. I still love Death Metal and all things dark and that will not change. This was a hard dicision, but it is for the betterment of Deeds. It would not be fair to my band mates to not put full effort into the music.
Erland will do a kick ass job in my place. Many of you have seen him play with Vile on the European and U.S. tours in 2006. The guy is a freakin machine. He will play on the new album and will tour with the band. He is a great guy and I am glad someone like him will replace me."
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Jacoby Kingston's official statement goes as follows:
"To begin, I want to express my gratitude to all of the Deeds Of Flesh fans and friends out there who have supported me throughout my 14 year tenure as Bassist/Vocalist for the band. It makes me sad to know that I won't see a lot of you whom I have come to know so well. As for myself, I can no longer live the life of a traveling musician; therefore, I am giving up my position in the band to someone who can put 100% into it and keep the music going strong. I will continue to support the band and help out in any way I can. I still love Death Metal and all things dark and that will not change. This was a hard dicision, but it is for the betterment of Deeds. It would not be fair to my band mates to not put full effort into the music.
Erland will do a kick ass job in my place. Many of you have seen him play with Vile on the European and U.S. tours in 2006. The guy is a freakin machine. He will play on the new album and will tour with the band. He is a great guy and I am glad someone like him will replace me."
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| Source: | deedsofflesh.net |
| Band profile: | Deeds Of Flesh |
Therion - Meet And Greet In Frankfurt With Christofer Johnsson
Christofer Johnsson (guitar, vocals) has posted the following message on Therion's official website.
"I will be at the Frankfurt Musikmesse (the Frankfurt Music Fair, website) on the 29:th of March for a Signing Session/Meet and Greet as a part of the Gibson guitar endorsement. It will be starting at 12.00. I doubt it's gonna be crowded with Therion fans there, so it's a great opportunity for fans to besides get stuff signed and get a quick photos also have time for a bit of talking. So anyone having the possibility to pop by is more than welcome!
See some of you there!"
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"I will be at the Frankfurt Musikmesse (the Frankfurt Music Fair, website) on the 29:th of March for a Signing Session/Meet and Greet as a part of the Gibson guitar endorsement. It will be starting at 12.00. I doubt it's gonna be crowded with Therion fans there, so it's a great opportunity for fans to besides get stuff signed and get a quick photos also have time for a bit of talking. So anyone having the possibility to pop by is more than welcome!
See some of you there!"
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| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
U.D.O. - Release New EP In April
U.D.O., the band led by former Accept frontman Udo Dirkschneider, will release a new EP, entitled "The Wrong Side Of Midnight", on April 27. The EP will include two versions of the title track as well as three non-album tracks.
U.D.O. is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on its new album, "Mastercutor", due on May 18 via AFM Records.
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U.D.O. is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on its new album, "Mastercutor", due on May 18 via AFM Records.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | U.D.O. |
Detonation - Opening Track From 'Emission Phase' Online NOW!
Yes! 'Invoking the Impact', the opening track from 'Emission Phase', is online now! Check it out on our profile and leave your comments!
Otto
http://www.myspace.com/detonationnl
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Otto
http://www.myspace.com/detonationnl
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Detonation |
Threshold - New Video Online
A new video for the track "Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams" by UK Progressive Metallers Threshold, has been posted online at YouTube.com.
The song has been edited by producers/bandmembers Karl Groom and Richard West at Thin Ice Studios down from a length of 9:44 to just under 4 minutes for the video version.
The video was shot in Leipzig, Germany with producer Film-M, whose previous credits include Disillusion, Amon Amarth, Dew-Scented and Deadsoul Tribe.
The track comes off the band's forthcoming album "Dead Reckoning", due in Europe on March 23 (U.S. March 20, U.K. on March 26) through Nuclear Blast Records.
(Original Source: blabbermouth.net)
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The song has been edited by producers/bandmembers Karl Groom and Richard West at Thin Ice Studios down from a length of 9:44 to just under 4 minutes for the video version.
The video was shot in Leipzig, Germany with producer Film-M, whose previous credits include Disillusion, Amon Amarth, Dew-Scented and Deadsoul Tribe.
The track comes off the band's forthcoming album "Dead Reckoning", due in Europe on March 23 (U.S. March 20, U.K. on March 26) through Nuclear Blast Records.
(Original Source: blabbermouth.net)
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| Source: | thinicestudios.com |
| Band profile: | Threshold |
Exodus - Former Drummer Rejoins
The following message was posted by guitarist Gary Holt on the Exodus website today (March 14):
"Breaking news in the Exodus camp!
I'd like to take a moment here and welcome back Tom Hunting to the drum throne of Exodus. It was always understood that when and if Tom was ever ready to resume his drumming duties for the band his seat would be waiting. Paul always knew this, and was the first to say it upon joining the band. Paul and Tom always have been good friends and we, as a band, cannot thank Paul enough for his services on "Shovel Head" and all subsequent tours. We had a great time, and kicked many asses along the way. Paul has given this reunion his whole endorsement with no mixed blessings, and is happy to see Tom back in the fold. Now someone may just become the luckiest suckers in the world, because one hell of a drummer is on the market! We wish Paul all the best, and he will always be a member of the extended Exodus family.
That having been said, we are so excited to have Tom back in the band he co-founded. He, other than the time spent out of the band, is the only drummer I've ever played with, and him and I have an unspoken language of metal that I am stoked to continue.
We are hard at work on the new songs, and this shit is the best and heaviest music we've ever written. I've kept quiet until now, because everyone always brags about how great the new shit is. But this is no boast. This album will redefine thrash metal as we no it. We will be hitting the studio mid- May with Mr. Sneap, and you have been warned."
"Breaking news in the Exodus camp!
I'd like to take a moment here and welcome back Tom Hunting to the drum throne of Exodus. It was always understood that when and if Tom was ever ready to resume his drumming duties for the band his seat would be waiting. Paul always knew this, and was the first to say it upon joining the band. Paul and Tom always have been good friends and we, as a band, cannot thank Paul enough for his services on "Shovel Head" and all subsequent tours. We had a great time, and kicked many asses along the way. Paul has given this reunion his whole endorsement with no mixed blessings, and is happy to see Tom back in the fold. Now someone may just become the luckiest suckers in the world, because one hell of a drummer is on the market! We wish Paul all the best, and he will always be a member of the extended Exodus family.
That having been said, we are so excited to have Tom back in the band he co-founded. He, other than the time spent out of the band, is the only drummer I've ever played with, and him and I have an unspoken language of metal that I am stoked to continue.
We are hard at work on the new songs, and this shit is the best and heaviest music we've ever written. I've kept quiet until now, because everyone always brags about how great the new shit is. But this is no boast. This album will redefine thrash metal as we no it. We will be hitting the studio mid- May with Mr. Sneap, and you have been warned."
| Source: | exodusattack.com |
| Band profile: | Exodus |
Paradise Lost - Join Nightwish On N. American Tour
The following message was posted on the Paradise Lost website:
"In support of their forthcoming album release "In Requiem" on Century Media, the godfathers of Gothic Metal, Paradise Lost announce a special guest slot supporting Nightwish on their autumn tour. The tour will be only the band's third visit to the US, after previously supporting Morbid Angel and Opeth.
Paradise Lost's 11th album, "In Requiem", was produced by Rhys Fulber and mixed by Mike Frazer, and marks a return to their heavy trademark sound."
Nick Holmes comments: "We can't wait to get to the US on a great tour, and try and make an impact after years of focusing on Europe."
Here's the schedule:
10/15 Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
10/16 Philadelphia, PA @ the Trocadero
10/18 New York, NY @ Nokia Theatre
10/20 Worcester, MA @ Palladium
10/21 Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
10/23 Toronto, ON @ The Docks
10/24 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
10/26 Detroit, MI @ Harpos Concert Theatre
10/27 Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
10/28 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
10/31 Seattle, WA @ Showbox
11/1 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
11/2 San Francisco, CA @ Slims
11/4 Los Angeles, CA @ House Of Blues
11/6 Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues
11/7 Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theater
11/8 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
11/10 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
11/11 Dallas, TX @ The Palladium Ballroom
11/12 Houston, TX @ Meridian
11/14 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
11/15 Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues
11/17 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
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"In support of their forthcoming album release "In Requiem" on Century Media, the godfathers of Gothic Metal, Paradise Lost announce a special guest slot supporting Nightwish on their autumn tour. The tour will be only the band's third visit to the US, after previously supporting Morbid Angel and Opeth.
Paradise Lost's 11th album, "In Requiem", was produced by Rhys Fulber and mixed by Mike Frazer, and marks a return to their heavy trademark sound."
Nick Holmes comments: "We can't wait to get to the US on a great tour, and try and make an impact after years of focusing on Europe."
Here's the schedule:
10/15 Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
10/16 Philadelphia, PA @ the Trocadero
10/18 New York, NY @ Nokia Theatre
10/20 Worcester, MA @ Palladium
10/21 Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
10/23 Toronto, ON @ The Docks
10/24 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
10/26 Detroit, MI @ Harpos Concert Theatre
10/27 Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
10/28 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
10/31 Seattle, WA @ Showbox
11/1 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
11/2 San Francisco, CA @ Slims
11/4 Los Angeles, CA @ House Of Blues
11/6 Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues
11/7 Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theater
11/8 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
11/10 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
11/11 Dallas, TX @ The Palladium Ballroom
11/12 Houston, TX @ Meridian
11/14 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
11/15 Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues
11/17 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
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| Source: | paradiselost.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Paradise Lost |
| Event: | Nightwish + Paradise Lost: North American Tour |
Satyricon - New Blood Wanted
Norwegian Black Metallers Satyricon have issued the following update on their website:
"We are looking to recruit a rhythm guitar player and a bass player for our live band, with immediate effect.
You are a skilled musician with some touring experience. Your age is of no big concern, if you are good enough, you are good enough. However, you need to be relentlessly hungry and ambitious in your work with Satyricon. Satyricon is during touring cycles, a very time consuming effort and Satyricon would be your number one musical priority. If you do not wish to re-locate to Oslo our nearby, you will have to travel and be available for rehearsal in Oslo whenever called upon.
We will consider candidates from anywhere in the world. If you think you have what it takes, you will be invited to come jam with Satyricon in Oslo as soon as possible.
When e-mailing us, take your time to tell us a little bit about your musical background as a player and as a fan. Also include some information about your age, where you live, what you do etc. This is your chance ? take it! E-mail us at musician@satyricon.no."
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"We are looking to recruit a rhythm guitar player and a bass player for our live band, with immediate effect.
You are a skilled musician with some touring experience. Your age is of no big concern, if you are good enough, you are good enough. However, you need to be relentlessly hungry and ambitious in your work with Satyricon. Satyricon is during touring cycles, a very time consuming effort and Satyricon would be your number one musical priority. If you do not wish to re-locate to Oslo our nearby, you will have to travel and be available for rehearsal in Oslo whenever called upon.
We will consider candidates from anywhere in the world. If you think you have what it takes, you will be invited to come jam with Satyricon in Oslo as soon as possible.
When e-mailing us, take your time to tell us a little bit about your musical background as a player and as a fan. Also include some information about your age, where you live, what you do etc. This is your chance ? take it! E-mail us at musician@satyricon.no."
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Satyricon |
Mayhem - US Tour Dates Announced
Norwegian Black Metallers Mayhem have lined up the following U.S. tour dates:
July 17 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre
July 18 - West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
July 20 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
July 22 - Chicago, IL @ Joe's
July 23 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
July 24 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
More shows will be announced soon.
July 17 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre
July 18 - West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
July 20 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
July 22 - Chicago, IL @ Joe's
July 23 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
July 24 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
More shows will be announced soon.
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Mayhem |
| Event: | Mayhem: US Summer Tour [CANCELLED] |