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Axenstar - Lineup Changes
Sweden's Power Metallers Axenstar have issued the following band lineup news:
"Since the last update there have been some changes within the band, bassist Magnus Ek and drummer Pontus Jansson have left the band.
The two new guys in the band are Thomas Ohlsson (drums) and Henrik Sedell (bass).
Read more about them under Members."
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"Since the last update there have been some changes within the band, bassist Magnus Ek and drummer Pontus Jansson have left the band.
The two new guys in the band are Thomas Ohlsson (drums) and Henrik Sedell (bass).
Read more about them under Members."
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| Source: | axenstar.com |
| Band profile: | Axenstar |
Apothys - Auditions For New Drummer Position
Through an unfortunate turn of events recently, Apothys is faced with the task of replacing their drummer. Auditions will start very soon.
Apothys is an established, original metal band out of the Woodbridge, Virginia area, and they have been generating a lot of buzz in the Northern, Virginia/Washington, DC area. They released a demo this past year that has garnered some great reviews, and is being played on several underground stations across the country, and a few overseas.
Apothys has also opened for some national bands, including Venom, Dope, Evergrey and Nevermore. Their music has been described as heavy, brutal and driving, and they have been referred to as "Virginia's Metal Monsters". They are also well respected by many bands that they have shared the stage with who view Apothys as being a very "tight" live band.
In the past year they have written more than enough material for a first album.
They are now faced with finding a new drummer, due to some unforseen circumstances. If you are interested and feel up to the task, send a message from this site or the Apothys site. If you are not familiar with Apothys, check out the Cold Shot Productions site or the Apothys site to hear some of their music, to see if you can play their music, and to determine if it is the type of music you want to play and be part of.
Please Note The Following:
Their influences are Black Metal, Doom Metal, Progressive Metal, and Progressive Death Metal. Send us your application if you meet the requirements. Leave your email or phone number on your message and we will get back to you.
Requirements: (Must have to be considered)
1. Have your own transportation.
2. You must own the necessary equipment to join the band. All of your equipment has to be reliable to play during practice and live shows.
3. Some source of income so you can always maintain, repair or replace your equipment as needed. You must be able to support yourself.
4. Attitude. Your attitude is a great deal towards the band. Apothys will not deal with a bad attitude. You also have to be social in the degree where you get along with the members. Do not allow your personal life to affect your playing or relationship with the band. Leave all that, and especially ego, at the door.
5. You have to have a decent if not a great amount of stage presence. The live show is a very vital part of being in this band. Just because you sit behind a drum kit doesn't mean you are not expected to have some level of interaction with the audience.
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Apothys is an established, original metal band out of the Woodbridge, Virginia area, and they have been generating a lot of buzz in the Northern, Virginia/Washington, DC area. They released a demo this past year that has garnered some great reviews, and is being played on several underground stations across the country, and a few overseas.
Apothys has also opened for some national bands, including Venom, Dope, Evergrey and Nevermore. Their music has been described as heavy, brutal and driving, and they have been referred to as "Virginia's Metal Monsters". They are also well respected by many bands that they have shared the stage with who view Apothys as being a very "tight" live band.
In the past year they have written more than enough material for a first album.
They are now faced with finding a new drummer, due to some unforseen circumstances. If you are interested and feel up to the task, send a message from this site or the Apothys site. If you are not familiar with Apothys, check out the Cold Shot Productions site or the Apothys site to hear some of their music, to see if you can play their music, and to determine if it is the type of music you want to play and be part of.
Please Note The Following:
Their influences are Black Metal, Doom Metal, Progressive Metal, and Progressive Death Metal. Send us your application if you meet the requirements. Leave your email or phone number on your message and we will get back to you.
Requirements: (Must have to be considered)
1. Have your own transportation.
2. You must own the necessary equipment to join the band. All of your equipment has to be reliable to play during practice and live shows.
3. Some source of income so you can always maintain, repair or replace your equipment as needed. You must be able to support yourself.
4. Attitude. Your attitude is a great deal towards the band. Apothys will not deal with a bad attitude. You also have to be social in the degree where you get along with the members. Do not allow your personal life to affect your playing or relationship with the band. Leave all that, and especially ego, at the door.
5. You have to have a decent if not a great amount of stage presence. The live show is a very vital part of being in this band. Just because you sit behind a drum kit doesn't mean you are not expected to have some level of interaction with the audience.
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| Source: | apothys.com |
Deicide - New Video Online
Deicide's video for the song "Desecration" has been posted online at Earache.com and YouTube.com.
The track comes off the Florida-based death metallers' latest CD, "The Stench of Redemption", which was released in August via Earache Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Scars of the Crucifix" was recorded at Morrisound in Tampa, Florida and marks the first recording with the new Deicide lineup following the departure of the Hoffman brothers.
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The track comes off the Florida-based death metallers' latest CD, "The Stench of Redemption", which was released in August via Earache Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Scars of the Crucifix" was recorded at Morrisound in Tampa, Florida and marks the first recording with the new Deicide lineup following the departure of the Hoffman brothers.
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Deicide |
Obituary - New Video Online/2 Tour Dates Announced
Floridian death metallers Obituary have posted the following message at their MySpace page:
"Well it took over a year but here it is, the new video for 'On the Floor' from our lastest album, "Frozen In Time"
This will also be included in our official DVD, "Frozen Alive", out (now) in Europe, January 16th, 2007 in the US and Canada and January 9, 2007 the rest of the world.
Thanks for the support everyone!!
Get ready for next year we have a ton of new songs and cant wait to record them and get back on the road!"
Check out the video at this location.
Metallysee announced today that Obituary are confirmed as act for the No Mercy Tilburg and Antwerp shows in April.
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"Well it took over a year but here it is, the new video for 'On the Floor' from our lastest album, "Frozen In Time"
This will also be included in our official DVD, "Frozen Alive", out (now) in Europe, January 16th, 2007 in the US and Canada and January 9, 2007 the rest of the world.
Thanks for the support everyone!!
Get ready for next year we have a ton of new songs and cant wait to record them and get back on the road!"
Check out the video at this location.
Metallysee announced today that Obituary are confirmed as act for the No Mercy Tilburg and Antwerp shows in April.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Obituary |
| Event: | No Mercy Festival |
Power Of Omens - Original Bassist Matt Williamson Loses Battle With Cancer
Guitarist David Gallegos of defunkt San Antonio bases prog-metallers Power Of Omens has issued the following statement in regards to the passing of the band's original bassist Matt Wlliamson:
"It comes with great sadness to announce the passing of one of my dearest friends... Matt Williamson.
As many of you know, he had been diagosed with terminal cancer almost 2 years ago, and was only given 3 months to live at that time... but Matt's determination to fight this and win the battle was evident in his amazing struggle to survive almost 2 more years after his diagnosis.
Unfortunately, as I just found out this morning (December 14th), Matt lost his battle this past Saturday, December 9th.
He was an incredible person, a great friend, and an absolutely amazing bassist and musician. He will sorely be missed by his wife, family, as well as his Power Of Omens family."
Former bandmate and current Zero Hour vocalist Chris Salinas states, "Matt was a great person and great friend who also served our country proudly in the Army. He played a key role in the writing proccess of the first Power Of Omens CD. Things were never the same when the country called his name and he had to leave. I love you Brutha and I will miss you. You will live on through music forever."
"It comes with great sadness to announce the passing of one of my dearest friends... Matt Williamson.
As many of you know, he had been diagosed with terminal cancer almost 2 years ago, and was only given 3 months to live at that time... but Matt's determination to fight this and win the battle was evident in his amazing struggle to survive almost 2 more years after his diagnosis.
Unfortunately, as I just found out this morning (December 14th), Matt lost his battle this past Saturday, December 9th.
He was an incredible person, a great friend, and an absolutely amazing bassist and musician. He will sorely be missed by his wife, family, as well as his Power Of Omens family."
Former bandmate and current Zero Hour vocalist Chris Salinas states, "Matt was a great person and great friend who also served our country proudly in the Army. He played a key role in the writing proccess of the first Power Of Omens CD. Things were never the same when the country called his name and he had to leave. I love you Brutha and I will miss you. You will live on through music forever."
| Source: | powerofomens.com |
Novembers Doom - Video And Live Footage
Chicago's Novembers Doom have posted their video for 'Autumn Reflection' (off of 2005's "The Pale Haunt Departure") and some live footage of their recent European tour on YouTube here.
The band also recently posted a tour diary on their official MySpace page. For the full tour dairy, click here.
The band has set February 20th, 2007 as the release date of their forthcoming album "The Novella Reservoir" via The End Records. An mp3 of the song 'Drown The Inland Mere' can be found at this location.
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The band also recently posted a tour diary on their official MySpace page. For the full tour dairy, click here.
The band has set February 20th, 2007 as the release date of their forthcoming album "The Novella Reservoir" via The End Records. An mp3 of the song 'Drown The Inland Mere' can be found at this location.
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Novembers Doom |
After Forever - Guitarist Issues Side Project Update
After Forever guitarist Sander Gommans has a side-project called HDK, which he describes as "a lot more agressive and guitar orientated than After Forever. However, because I write all the stuff, you'll certainly find some After Forever elements in these songs." He has issued the following update:
"The first new singer that will give his contribution to the HDK project, will be Mike Scheijen of the band 37 Stabwoundz (www.myspace.com/mike_37, www.37stabwoundz.com)
This guy has a kick ass voice (extremely versatile, sometimes his voice even resembles Phil Anselmo) for the real agressive stuff, check out the websites!!! It could take a while, but I'll put some vocal parts online as soon as we've recorded something."
For updates go to this location.
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"The first new singer that will give his contribution to the HDK project, will be Mike Scheijen of the band 37 Stabwoundz (www.myspace.com/mike_37, www.37stabwoundz.com)
This guy has a kick ass voice (extremely versatile, sometimes his voice even resembles Phil Anselmo) for the real agressive stuff, check out the websites!!! It could take a while, but I'll put some vocal parts online as soon as we've recorded something."
For updates go to this location.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | After Forever |
Voivod - New Video Online
The new Voivod video for the track 'The Getaway' is available online here. The song is pulled off of the band's latest album, "Katorz", out now in North America via The End Records and in Europe through Nuclear Blast.
The footage was pulled from the 2003 American tours and the 2006 recording sessions of "Katorz" (The End Records). Voivod are working on a video for 'Polaroids' with Banger Productions (Metal: A Headbangers Journey) and then we will follow that up with a video for 'The X-Stream'.
In a recent update, drummer Michel "Away" Langevin. said that that Voivod are "hard at work on the reissues (due out on The End Records next year). We will start with the Sanctuary ones (Rrroooaaarrr, Dimension Hatross and Killing Technology). Each album will be remastered and will come with a bonus Iron Gang DVD. The pre-production for the follow-up to Katorz will start this winter. Also, we are still trying to coordinate a tribute show for 2007."
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The footage was pulled from the 2003 American tours and the 2006 recording sessions of "Katorz" (The End Records). Voivod are working on a video for 'Polaroids' with Banger Productions (Metal: A Headbangers Journey) and then we will follow that up with a video for 'The X-Stream'.
In a recent update, drummer Michel "Away" Langevin. said that that Voivod are "hard at work on the reissues (due out on The End Records next year). We will start with the Sanctuary ones (Rrroooaaarrr, Dimension Hatross and Killing Technology). Each album will be remastered and will come with a bonus Iron Gang DVD. The pre-production for the follow-up to Katorz will start this winter. Also, we are still trying to coordinate a tribute show for 2007."
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Voivod |
Cinderella - Bassist Suffers Mild Heart Attack
Inga Brittingham, singer of Naked Beggars and wife of Glam Metal band Cinderella/Naked Beggars bassist Eric Brittingham, has issued the following update:
"It's been a rough week. I wanted to finally share what we have been through. Eric suffered a mild heart attack last week. We are slowly getting through this period. Even through all of this healing time the rest of the band is continuing to write for the third album."
Naked Beggars' upcoming CD will be the group's first since the addition of drummer Lisa Rav, who is described in a press release as "the best rock drummer rock has seen in a long time. . . Lisa brings tremendous talent and new possibilities to the band. In addition to her drumming skills and experience, she is an accomplished vocalist. She is a hard-hitting, visual performer who we feel is a perfect fit for us."
As a result of the situation Naked Beggars were forced to cancel their New Year's Eve show.
"It's been a rough week. I wanted to finally share what we have been through. Eric suffered a mild heart attack last week. We are slowly getting through this period. Even through all of this healing time the rest of the band is continuing to write for the third album."
Naked Beggars' upcoming CD will be the group's first since the addition of drummer Lisa Rav, who is described in a press release as "the best rock drummer rock has seen in a long time. . . Lisa brings tremendous talent and new possibilities to the band. In addition to her drumming skills and experience, she is an accomplished vocalist. She is a hard-hitting, visual performer who we feel is a perfect fit for us."
As a result of the situation Naked Beggars were forced to cancel their New Year's Eve show.
| Source: | metal-rules.com |
| Band profile: | Cinderella |
Her Enchantment - Disbanded
Netherlands-based melodic doom/death metal band Her Enchantment have called it a day.
A band statement reads as follows: "Teun (guitar) and Richard (vocals) left Her Enchantment, and the remaining members decided to quit as well. After a period of 12 years Her Enchantment comes to an End."
The band's last album was this year's "Darkest" that was issued through Burning Star Records.
A band statement reads as follows: "Teun (guitar) and Richard (vocals) left Her Enchantment, and the remaining members decided to quit as well. After a period of 12 years Her Enchantment comes to an End."
The band's last album was this year's "Darkest" that was issued through Burning Star Records.
| Source: | herenchantment.nl |
Lamb Of God - Announces 2007 Australian And North American Tours
After a pleasing Australian tour earlier this year, Lamb Of God have decided to return to the southern country for some shows in April and May next year. Tickets for the tour will go on sale from 9am on the 22nd December.
Here are the dates:
27th April - The Palace, Melbourne
28th April - The Arena, Brisbane
29th April - UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney
30th April - HQ, Adelaide
1st May - The Metropolis, Fremantle
As well as that, Lamb Of God will do a North American Sacrament tour next year. The supports will be Machine Head, Gojira and Trivium. The tour will kick off on the 16th February in Dallas, USA. More dates for this tour will be announced soon.
Here are the dates:
27th April - The Palace, Melbourne
28th April - The Arena, Brisbane
29th April - UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney
30th April - HQ, Adelaide
1st May - The Metropolis, Fremantle
As well as that, Lamb Of God will do a North American Sacrament tour next year. The supports will be Machine Head, Gojira and Trivium. The tour will kick off on the 16th February in Dallas, USA. More dates for this tour will be announced soon.
| Source: | lamb-of-god.com |
| Band profile: | Lamb Of God |
Dark Moor - New Song Posted Online
A new song from Spanish Dark Moor's forthcoming new album "Tarot" has been posted online at the band's official MySpace. The song is called 'The Chariot'.
"Tarot", features "an intriguing concept about the major arcanes of the tarot, going deep in the meaning of each arcane and the esoteric halo that surrounds it."
Production duties were handled by renowed producer Luigi Stefanini (Rhapsody Of Fire, Vision Divine and others).
The album will be out in late February/early March.
You can check out 'The Chariot' at http://www.myspace.com/theofficialdarkmoor
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"Tarot", features "an intriguing concept about the major arcanes of the tarot, going deep in the meaning of each arcane and the esoteric halo that surrounds it."
Production duties were handled by renowed producer Luigi Stefanini (Rhapsody Of Fire, Vision Divine and others).
The album will be out in late February/early March.
You can check out 'The Chariot' at http://www.myspace.com/theofficialdarkmoor
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Dark Moor |
Samael - Live Footage Online
A video interview with Samael (in English), conducted by Metalfan.ro after Samael's first-ever appearance in Romania on December 2, 2006 at Agronomia Sports Hall in Bucharest, has been posted online at this location. Also available at the same location is video footage from the gig.
Samael's September 29, 2006 show in Lausanne was broadcast live via the Internet. You can watch the concert online at this location (courtesy of Metal Videos).
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Samael's September 29, 2006 show in Lausanne was broadcast live via the Internet. You can watch the concert online at this location (courtesy of Metal Videos).
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| Source: | metalfan.ro |
| Band profile: | Samael |
Minotauri - Record Deal With Firebox Records
Minotauri signs with Firebox Records
Finnish traditional doomsters MINOTAURI have signed a deal with Firebox Records. The band's final album, aptly named just "II" was supposed to be released by Italian cult label Black Widow Records, but due to various reasons, it never materialized.
After this, Minotauri signed to a French label Sound Spheric Records and after signing the deal, the label's boss died in a car accident, thus eliminating that label.
Finally, Finnish label Firebox Records came to rescue and the release date for the Minotauri II is set to be 18th of April 2007. The band just finished their (propably) last shows with their friends Reverend Bizarre & Spiritus Mortis on a mini-tour titled "Friends of Hell II".
More information: http://minotauri.not4free.com
Source: http://www.firebox.fi
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Finnish traditional doomsters MINOTAURI have signed a deal with Firebox Records. The band's final album, aptly named just "II" was supposed to be released by Italian cult label Black Widow Records, but due to various reasons, it never materialized.
After this, Minotauri signed to a French label Sound Spheric Records and after signing the deal, the label's boss died in a car accident, thus eliminating that label.
Finally, Finnish label Firebox Records came to rescue and the release date for the Minotauri II is set to be 18th of April 2007. The band just finished their (propably) last shows with their friends Reverend Bizarre & Spiritus Mortis on a mini-tour titled "Friends of Hell II".
More information: http://minotauri.not4free.com
Source: http://www.firebox.fi
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| Source: | firebox.fi |
Depressed Mode - Record Deal With Firedoom Music
Depressed Mode signs with Firedoom Music
Firebox Music has signed Finnish melodic funeral doom metal band Depressed Mode. The band also features Natalie Koskinen, who is known for her contributions to previous Shape of Despair albums.
The band is right now recording their debut album and the release is scheduled for summer 2007 via Firedoom Music.
Soundsamples available at mikseri.net & myspace.com
http://www.mikseri.net/artists/?id=54943
http://www.myspace.com/depressedmodedoom
Source: http://www.firebox.fi
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Firebox Music has signed Finnish melodic funeral doom metal band Depressed Mode. The band also features Natalie Koskinen, who is known for her contributions to previous Shape of Despair albums.
The band is right now recording their debut album and the release is scheduled for summer 2007 via Firedoom Music.
Soundsamples available at mikseri.net & myspace.com
http://www.mikseri.net/artists/?id=54943
http://www.myspace.com/depressedmodedoom
Source: http://www.firebox.fi
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| Source: | firebox.fi |