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Mortal Sin - Live Video Posted Online
Veteran Australian thrashers Mortal Sin have posted a live video online at YouTube. The video is of the band playing at Wacken, Germany in 2006. The video goes for nine minutes and can be seen at this location.
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| Source: | hailmetal.com |
| Band profile: | Mortal Sin |
Nevermore - Guitarist Posts Update After Kidney Transplant
Nevermore guitarist Steve Smyth has posted the following update at his official website, after having a successful kidney transplant operation:
"The time has finally come to share a very important piece of news, directly related to my health. On December 12th, 2006, I had a successful kidney transplant! After 6 straight months on dialysis, changes to my lifestyle and diet, and a very thorough search for a suitable donor, by early August 2006, we had a preliminary match. Several rounds of blood and tissue typing tests had to be subsequently performed to ensure we were a perfect match for transplant; the main reason for my hesitance in saying anything publicly during those months.
The donor shall remain nameless, but my gratitude to him for his selfless act of kindness and friendship will endure forever! Thank you so much, you have no idea how much this means to me!
I am now on the road to recovery, as they say. This is mainly requiring a lot of adjustment to medications I will be on for the rest of my life, a small price to pay to be free from dialysis, and the restrictions it places on a person, both mentally and physically. I had no idea how much freedom I took for granted before all of this hit. 2006 was a big revelation of the frailty of human life for me, something I will not take for granted again.
Where does all this lead to next? I've been advised by my doctors that I will not be able to travel in any capacity for the next 6 months, as I have to adjust to immunosuppressant drugs to fight any possible form of rejection of the kidney, and my body needs time to recover from this operation, as well as dietary and lifestyle changes. All things that only make one stronger!
Obviously, my health must come first, but of huge importance to me is my loyalty to the rest of Nevermore, and as soon as I am deemed fit and ready to hit the road again, I will. I've already written 4-5 songs in various stages for the next Nevermore record, when the time comes to do one."
"The time has finally come to share a very important piece of news, directly related to my health. On December 12th, 2006, I had a successful kidney transplant! After 6 straight months on dialysis, changes to my lifestyle and diet, and a very thorough search for a suitable donor, by early August 2006, we had a preliminary match. Several rounds of blood and tissue typing tests had to be subsequently performed to ensure we were a perfect match for transplant; the main reason for my hesitance in saying anything publicly during those months.
The donor shall remain nameless, but my gratitude to him for his selfless act of kindness and friendship will endure forever! Thank you so much, you have no idea how much this means to me!
I am now on the road to recovery, as they say. This is mainly requiring a lot of adjustment to medications I will be on for the rest of my life, a small price to pay to be free from dialysis, and the restrictions it places on a person, both mentally and physically. I had no idea how much freedom I took for granted before all of this hit. 2006 was a big revelation of the frailty of human life for me, something I will not take for granted again.
Where does all this lead to next? I've been advised by my doctors that I will not be able to travel in any capacity for the next 6 months, as I have to adjust to immunosuppressant drugs to fight any possible form of rejection of the kidney, and my body needs time to recover from this operation, as well as dietary and lifestyle changes. All things that only make one stronger!
Obviously, my health must come first, but of huge importance to me is my loyalty to the rest of Nevermore, and as soon as I am deemed fit and ready to hit the road again, I will. I've already written 4-5 songs in various stages for the next Nevermore record, when the time comes to do one."
| Source: | stevesmyth.com |
| Band profile: | Nevermore |
Bolt Thrower - Confirmed For Summer Breeze Festival
Death Metallers Bolt Thrower have been confirmed for Summer Breeze Festival '07. The show will be the only time the band will visit Germany for 2007. The Summer Breeze Open Air Festival will take place in Dinkelsbühl, Germany on the 16-18th of August this year and Bolt Thrower will be performing on the 17th. You can visit the Summer Breeze website here.
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| Source: | boltthrower.com |
| Band profile: | Bolt Thrower |
| Event: | Summer Breeze Open Air |
Kreator, Celtic Frost - Announce Support Acts For European Tour
Celtic Frost and Kreator have just announced the supporting bands for their co-headliner tour of Europe. Personally picked by both bands, Dutch Death/Thrashers Legion Of The Damned will be taking over the special guest slot on March 29th, and Swedish Black Metal act Watain will be opening the tour until then. Afterwards Watain will climb to the special guest position.
| Source: | celticfrost.com |
| Band profile: | Kreator |
| Event: | Kreator + Celtic Frost: European Tour |
Obscene Extreme Fest 2007 - Main Bands
OBSCENE EXTREME 2007 - THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE!!!
Obscene Extreme 2007 - 5.-6.-7. July 2007 - CZECH republic
GRAVE + ROTTEN SOUND + WACO JESUS + ROMPEPROP + INHUMATE + MAGRUDERGRIND +
SUBLIME CADAVERIC DECOMPOSITION + CLITEATER + LIFE IS A LIE + CARNAL DECAY +
HYMEN HOLOCAUST + DIGESTED FLESH + MUCOPUS + HERPES DE CRACHAT DE FILLETTE +
TINNER + NARCOSIS + DISTORTED IMPALEMENT + MORBIDIUM + NEUROPATHIA + 35
extreme bands
Obscene Extreme 2007 - 5.-6.-7. July 2007 - CZECH republic
GRAVE + ROTTEN SOUND + WACO JESUS + ROMPEPROP + INHUMATE + MAGRUDERGRIND +
SUBLIME CADAVERIC DECOMPOSITION + CLITEATER + LIFE IS A LIE + CARNAL DECAY +
HYMEN HOLOCAUST + DIGESTED FLESH + MUCOPUS + HERPES DE CRACHAT DE FILLETTE +
TINNER + NARCOSIS + DISTORTED IMPALEMENT + MORBIDIUM + NEUROPATHIA + 35
extreme bands
| Source: | obscene.cz |
| Band profile: | Grave |
| Event: | Obscene Extreme Festival 2007 |
Detonation - New Album In April
This is the last statement of the Dutch band about their upcoming new album to be released in April 2007 through the French label Osmose.
"Hello people!
Finally some breaking news about the upcoming 3rd full-length Detonation album! We're very proud to announce that our new album will be titled "Emission Phase". It's a conceptual story, and I'm not yet going to spoil everything, but check out the artwork and titles and you might get an idea!
So far Thomas has finished the drumtracks in Excess studios, and next week Mike and I will start recording the guitars together with producers Jochem Jacobs (Textures) and Bouke Visser at Split Second Sound studios in Tilburg.
Musically, it's intense melodic Death/Thrash metal as always, but we've managed to capture a powerful groove and impressive level of quality in the new songs. In other words, it's our best work to date. And we're not just saying this because it's our new album
Here's the complete track list:
1. Invoking the Impact
2. When Stone turns to Ash
3. Craven Ablaze
4. Into the Emission Phase
5. Chokedamp
6. Defects of the Isolated Mind
7. Modulate
8. Infected
9. Soul Severance
10. Reborn inside the Radiance
11. Fallout (instr)
The cover was done by by Eliran Kantor: http://www.elirankantor.com
You can see it at this location: http://detonation.wingsofdeath.nu/images/graphics/intro.jpg
Expect a killer release in April!'"
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"Hello people!
Finally some breaking news about the upcoming 3rd full-length Detonation album! We're very proud to announce that our new album will be titled "Emission Phase". It's a conceptual story, and I'm not yet going to spoil everything, but check out the artwork and titles and you might get an idea!
So far Thomas has finished the drumtracks in Excess studios, and next week Mike and I will start recording the guitars together with producers Jochem Jacobs (Textures) and Bouke Visser at Split Second Sound studios in Tilburg.
Musically, it's intense melodic Death/Thrash metal as always, but we've managed to capture a powerful groove and impressive level of quality in the new songs. In other words, it's our best work to date. And we're not just saying this because it's our new album
Here's the complete track list:
1. Invoking the Impact
2. When Stone turns to Ash
3. Craven Ablaze
4. Into the Emission Phase
5. Chokedamp
6. Defects of the Isolated Mind
7. Modulate
8. Infected
9. Soul Severance
10. Reborn inside the Radiance
11. Fallout (instr)
The cover was done by by Eliran Kantor: http://www.elirankantor.com
You can see it at this location: http://detonation.wingsofdeath.nu/images/graphics/intro.jpg
Expect a killer release in April!'"
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| Source: | osmoseproductions.com |
| Band profile: | Detonation |
Gorgoroth - Documentary In Process And Award Nomination
VICE Films (Peter Beste) are now in Norway making a documentary about Gaahl and Gorgoroth. It will appear on a Vice DVD with several other related segments. The first pressing of this DVD is 100,000 units, and will be distributed in all major music retailers in the US, and most in Europe.
Gorgoroth has been nominated in the "Metal" category at the 35th annual Spellemann awards (the Norwegian equivalent to the Grammy Awards). The largest and oldest Norwegian music awards show will be held Saturday, January 27 at the Thalia Theater, Chateau Neuf in Oslo, Norway and will be broadcast live on the Norwegian channel TV2.
Gorgoroth have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Party.San Open Air festival, set to take place August 9-11, 2007 in Bad Berka, Germany.
Gorgoroth has been nominated in the "Metal" category at the 35th annual Spellemann awards (the Norwegian equivalent to the Grammy Awards). The largest and oldest Norwegian music awards show will be held Saturday, January 27 at the Thalia Theater, Chateau Neuf in Oslo, Norway and will be broadcast live on the Norwegian channel TV2.
Gorgoroth have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Party.San Open Air festival, set to take place August 9-11, 2007 in Bad Berka, Germany.
| Source: | Gorgoroth online newsletter 09.01.2007 |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Amon Amarth - Back From Tour And Preparations On New Video
The following message was posted by the band on their official website:
"The last two months have been hectic, but we've had a blast. The headlining tour in Europe went over expactations and we'd like to thank Wintersun and Tyr, as well as our European crew and of course everyone who came to the shows. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!
After the last show in Hamburg we flew straight to Detroit to join Children of Bodom, Gojira and Sanctity on the North American leg of the tour and although it was taxing and with some off stage problems, the tour was nothing but awesome and successful for us! It was great to see the support we got every night and we want to thank you fans for that."
They are having some time off from the band, but later this month they will start preparing for the Scandinavian leg, and on the 25th they'll start shooting the second video for the new album. "Cry Of The Blackbirds" is the chosen song.
"The last two months have been hectic, but we've had a blast. The headlining tour in Europe went over expactations and we'd like to thank Wintersun and Tyr, as well as our European crew and of course everyone who came to the shows. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!
After the last show in Hamburg we flew straight to Detroit to join Children of Bodom, Gojira and Sanctity on the North American leg of the tour and although it was taxing and with some off stage problems, the tour was nothing but awesome and successful for us! It was great to see the support we got every night and we want to thank you fans for that."
They are having some time off from the band, but later this month they will start preparing for the Scandinavian leg, and on the 25th they'll start shooting the second video for the new album. "Cry Of The Blackbirds" is the chosen song.
| Source: | amonamarth.com |
| Band profile: | Amon Amarth |
Swallow The Sun - Don't Fall Asleep CDS And Video & Gig At Lutakko
A message posted on the band official website says that Don't Fall Asleep -CDS was released. The single features two versions of Don't Fall Asleep (Horror pt. 2), the video version and the album version, and These Low Lands, a cover of Trio Niskalaukaus song Alavilla Mailla. "These Low Lands features a lead vocal appearance by Tomi Joutsen of Amorphis" they say. You can see the video of Don't Fall Asleep here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPLHGlE8oek ! Get your copy of the single from your local shop or order it from Levykauppa X: http://www.levykauppax.fi/artist/Swallow_the_Sun/Don't_Fall_Asleep/17577/ .
In addition, they are going to play a record release gig at Lutakko on 10.2.2007! "We are going to make it something special, so be there!"
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In addition, they are going to play a record release gig at Lutakko on 10.2.2007! "We are going to make it something special, so be there!"
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| Source: | swallowthesun.net |
| Band profile: | Swallow The Sun |
Moonsorrow - New Website And Album Available
Following message was posted in band's website on january 10th:
V: Hävitetty is unleashed upon an unsuspecting world today! Tell your friends and enemies! The new website design is up. Hope you like it! There are still sections awaiting completion. These will be up soon.
V: Hävitetty is unleashed upon an unsuspecting world today! Tell your friends and enemies! The new website design is up. Hope you like it! There are still sections awaiting completion. These will be up soon.
| Source: | moonsorrow.com |
| Band profile: | Moonsorrow |
Gaia Epicus - Vocalist Starts Own Record Label
"After having reviewed 6 offers for a new record deal there was only 2 that could have been interesting to proceed, but we didn't go with any of these offers. For some time Thomas have been thinking about the idea to start his own label, and now was the right time to try and do just that. So the new album will be released on his new label which is called Epicus Records.
Release date for the new Gaia album will be in the end of January or early February 2007. One more song from the new album can be heard at Epicus Records Myspace page (3 songs total)"
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Release date for the new Gaia album will be in the end of January or early February 2007. One more song from the new album can be heard at Epicus Records Myspace page (3 songs total)"
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| Source: | gaia-epicus.com |
| Band profile: | Gaia Epicus |
Soilwork - Entering The Studio In March 2007
Sweden's SOILWORK check in with the following band update:
"First of all, we wanna say thanks for a great 2006. We had a great year and alot of great tours. It was fun to see you all out there. Since the release of Stabbing The Drama in 2005, we made about 250 shows for that album. Now its time to take a rest, but also to get focused on the upcoming album.
Right now we're working on the new songs. We have about seven songs ready and so far it sounds great. It will be a killer album. We will enter the studio at the beginning of March and, hopefully, the album will be out in late summer. We will keep you updated of the recording progress. And... regarding the guitarist situation... soon it will be decided who's gonna replace Peter. So, once again... thanks for the great support and... see ya in 2007."
As previously reported, Soilwork's guitarist, Peter Wichers, left the band in December 2005 to pursue a career in producing.
"First of all, we wanna say thanks for a great 2006. We had a great year and alot of great tours. It was fun to see you all out there. Since the release of Stabbing The Drama in 2005, we made about 250 shows for that album. Now its time to take a rest, but also to get focused on the upcoming album.
Right now we're working on the new songs. We have about seven songs ready and so far it sounds great. It will be a killer album. We will enter the studio at the beginning of March and, hopefully, the album will be out in late summer. We will keep you updated of the recording progress. And... regarding the guitarist situation... soon it will be decided who's gonna replace Peter. So, once again... thanks for the great support and... see ya in 2007."
As previously reported, Soilwork's guitarist, Peter Wichers, left the band in December 2005 to pursue a career in producing.
| Source: | soilwork.org |
| Band profile: | Soilwork |
Martyr - More Tour Dates Confirmed
Canadian technical death metal act Martyr have lined up the following tour dates:
Jan. 24 - Oshawa, ON - The Dungeon
Jan. 25 - London, ON - The Embassy
Jan. 26 - Peterborough, ON - The Red Dog Tavern
Jan. 27 - Toronto, ON - TBA
Jan. 28 - Hamilton, ON - The Underground
Feb. 23 - Moncton, NB - Manhattan
Feb. 24 - Halifax, NS - Pavilion
Mar. 09 - Jonquiere, QC - Côté Cours
Mar. 17 - Trois-Rivieres, QC - Maquisart
Mar. 24 - L'épiphanie, QC - Centre Guy Melancon
Apr. 06 - Quebec, QC - L'Impérial
Apr. 21 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Powerfest
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Jan. 24 - Oshawa, ON - The Dungeon
Jan. 25 - London, ON - The Embassy
Jan. 26 - Peterborough, ON - The Red Dog Tavern
Jan. 27 - Toronto, ON - TBA
Jan. 28 - Hamilton, ON - The Underground
Feb. 23 - Moncton, NB - Manhattan
Feb. 24 - Halifax, NS - Pavilion
Mar. 09 - Jonquiere, QC - Côté Cours
Mar. 17 - Trois-Rivieres, QC - Maquisart
Mar. 24 - L'épiphanie, QC - Centre Guy Melancon
Apr. 06 - Quebec, QC - L'Impérial
Apr. 21 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Powerfest
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| Source: | martyr-canada.com |
| Band profile: | Martyr |
Type O Negative - Add Second Anaheim Gig
Type O Negative will now play two nights at Anaheim, California's House Of Blues venue this month. The dates are:
January
21 - House Of Blues - Anaheim, CA
22 - House Of Blues - Anaheim, CA
The band's new album, Dead Again , is scheduled for release via SPV on March 13th - US/Canada, March 16th - Germany and March 19th - Europe.
Tracks to appear on the release include: 'Dead Again', 'Tripping A Blind Man', 'The Profits Of Doom', 'September Sun', 'Halloween In Heaven', 'These Three Things', 'She Burned Me Down', 'Some Stupid Tomorrow', 'An Ode To Locksmiths', 'Hail And Farewell To Britain'.
January
21 - House Of Blues - Anaheim, CA
22 - House Of Blues - Anaheim, CA
The band's new album, Dead Again , is scheduled for release via SPV on March 13th - US/Canada, March 16th - Germany and March 19th - Europe.
Tracks to appear on the release include: 'Dead Again', 'Tripping A Blind Man', 'The Profits Of Doom', 'September Sun', 'Halloween In Heaven', 'These Three Things', 'She Burned Me Down', 'Some Stupid Tomorrow', 'An Ode To Locksmiths', 'Hail And Farewell To Britain'.
| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Type O Negative |
Bolt Thrower - New Live Video Available
A live video of British death metal veterans Bolt Thrower performing the song "The Killchain" (from 2005's "Those Once Loyal") at the 2006 edition of Germany's Rock Hard Festival (which took place June 2-4 in Gelsenkirchen) has been posted online at YouTube.com.
Bolt Thrower earlier in the year completed a European tour in support of its new CD, "Those Once Loyal", which entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 76 ? the group's highest-charting release in Germany so far. The follow-up to 2001's "Honour, Valour, Pride" was recorded at Andy Faulkner's Sable Rose studios and is the band's first album since the return of original vocalist Karl Willetts as a full-time member.
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Bolt Thrower earlier in the year completed a European tour in support of its new CD, "Those Once Loyal", which entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 76 ? the group's highest-charting release in Germany so far. The follow-up to 2001's "Honour, Valour, Pride" was recorded at Andy Faulkner's Sable Rose studios and is the band's first album since the return of original vocalist Karl Willetts as a full-time member.
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| Source: | roadrun.com |
| Band profile: | Bolt Thrower |