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Katatonia - Czech Republic Date Cancelled
Swedish metallers Katatonia have issued the following update:
"The promoter Shindy Productions has cancelled Katatonia's appearance for the upcoming Czech/Prague gig on December 15th according to their official explaination, that reads as follows:
'The problem is that we have beed forced to move the show to the smaller venue due to some problems with the original venue. As far as the new venue has restricted capacity we could not provide the show for all the bands we originally planned to."
As we've failed to find a replacement for this date, no show in Czech Republic will take place at this time, but maybe in mid-2007. The announced gigs in Hungary and Serbia are not affected by this and will go on as planned."
"The promoter Shindy Productions has cancelled Katatonia's appearance for the upcoming Czech/Prague gig on December 15th according to their official explaination, that reads as follows:
'The problem is that we have beed forced to move the show to the smaller venue due to some problems with the original venue. As far as the new venue has restricted capacity we could not provide the show for all the bands we originally planned to."
As we've failed to find a replacement for this date, no show in Czech Republic will take place at this time, but maybe in mid-2007. The announced gigs in Hungary and Serbia are not affected by this and will go on as planned."
| Source: | katatonia.com |
| Band profile: | Katatonia |
Into Eternity - Announce New Members
Canadian progressive death outfit Into Eternity has officially announced the addition of new members Steve Bolognese (ex-Beyond The Embrace) on drums and Justin Bender on guitars.
Tim Roth (guitars, vocals) states: "We are really excited to announce Steve and Justin as permanent members. Both will be hitting the road with us in January. They figured all the music out by ear, so I didn't have to teach them anything. That just blew me away. Steve can do rapid-fire double-bass at 240 beats per minute, so the drumming on the new album won't be a problem for him. Look for us on the road in the U.S. this spring. See you soon."
Tim Roth (guitars, vocals) states: "We are really excited to announce Steve and Justin as permanent members. Both will be hitting the road with us in January. They figured all the music out by ear, so I didn't have to teach them anything. That just blew me away. Steve can do rapid-fire double-bass at 240 beats per minute, so the drumming on the new album won't be a problem for him. Look for us on the road in the U.S. this spring. See you soon."
| Source: | intoeternity.net |
| Band profile: | Into Eternity |
Therion - "Gothic Kabbalah" Available For Streaming
The new album of Therion entitled "Gothic Kabbalah", is now available for streaming here.
Due in North America on February 6, 2007, the CD was recorded and mixed in Stockholm by Stefan Glaumann and features Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw sharing the vocal duties with Mats Levén and two female singers Katarina Lilja on solo and choral vocals; and Hannah Holgersson on solo, choral, and soprano vocals.
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Due in North America on February 6, 2007, the CD was recorded and mixed in Stockholm by Stefan Glaumann and features Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw sharing the vocal duties with Mats Levén and two female singers Katarina Lilja on solo and choral vocals; and Hannah Holgersson on solo, choral, and soprano vocals.
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Therion |
Black Majesty - Confirmed For Masters Of Rock 2007
Power Metal band Black Majesty have been added to the Masters Of Rock Open Air Festival 2007 billing. Other bands that have already been confirmed include: Motorhead, Rage, Stratovarius, Die Happy, After Forever, Epica and Silent Stream of Godless Elegy. The festival is set to take place on the 13th-15th July 2007, in the Czech Republic.
| Source: | blackmajesty.com |
| Band profile: | Black Majesty |
| Event: | Masters Of Rock Festival |
Gospel Of The Horns - New Album Preview Online
Australian Black/Thrash Metallers Gospel Of The Horns have posted a sample from their upcoming new album online. The album will be called 'Realm Of The Damned' and is due to be released in January 2007. The album preview can be streamed from the band's offical myspace page.
Also, Australian fans can pre-order a limited edition version of the new album, which will come with a free patch and a pin. Click here for more information.
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Also, Australian fans can pre-order a limited edition version of the new album, which will come with a free patch and a pin. Click here for more information.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Vanishing Point - Part Ways With Drummer
Australian Power/Progressive Metal band Vanishing Point have regretfully annouced the parting with drummer Jack Lukic. Lukic and his wife are soon to be expecting twins, so the drummer's priorities are now more about family than music. This Saturday night on the 9th December will be the band's show with Gamma Ray. It will be Lukic's last performance with Vanishing Point.
Here is a posting by Lukic:
"Hi everyone this is Jack here, drummer from Vanishing Point. I wish to inform you all that after 16 great years with Vanishing Point, it has now come to the time for me to call it the day. All my goals I believe have been fulfilled as a musician, recording three albums, European tours and film clips to name a few. After just getting married and my wife now expecting twins, my focus is now more on family rather than music. I will still remain to be close to the band and will help them when in need. I have also recorded the drums to the follow up album "Embrace the Silence" which the title is yet to be named. We all still remain close friends and I wish all the success they thoroughly deserve in the upcoming future. Please be assured that Vanishing Point still are as strong as ever before which will be proven with the release of the new album sometime next year.
I wish Tommy, Silvio, Chris and Steve all the best with the release of the new album and the future.
To all the fans of Vanishing Point, I thank you all for your support throughout the years and I hope I have not disappointed you in anyway.Now it's time to move on to the next chapter in my life, teaching my children to become the next generation of headbangers.
Thank you all,
Jack Lukic"
Here is a posting by Lukic:
"Hi everyone this is Jack here, drummer from Vanishing Point. I wish to inform you all that after 16 great years with Vanishing Point, it has now come to the time for me to call it the day. All my goals I believe have been fulfilled as a musician, recording three albums, European tours and film clips to name a few. After just getting married and my wife now expecting twins, my focus is now more on family rather than music. I will still remain to be close to the band and will help them when in need. I have also recorded the drums to the follow up album "Embrace the Silence" which the title is yet to be named. We all still remain close friends and I wish all the success they thoroughly deserve in the upcoming future. Please be assured that Vanishing Point still are as strong as ever before which will be proven with the release of the new album sometime next year.
I wish Tommy, Silvio, Chris and Steve all the best with the release of the new album and the future.
To all the fans of Vanishing Point, I thank you all for your support throughout the years and I hope I have not disappointed you in anyway.Now it's time to move on to the next chapter in my life, teaching my children to become the next generation of headbangers.
Thank you all,
Jack Lukic"
| Source: | vanishing-point.com.au |
| Band profile: | Vanishing Point |
Angtoria - Three Songs Available For Free Download
Angtoria are currently featured at Last.fm Radio, with three songs from their debut album "God Has A Plan For Us All" available for free download. The tracks on offer are 'Six Feet Under's Not Deep Enough', 'Do You See Me Now' and 'God Has A Plan For Us All'. Click here to check them out.
The entire album is available for streaming and purchase at the site.
Angtoria features Cradle Of Filth session singer Sarah Jezebel Deva (Therion, Mortiis) and the Swedish brothers Chris Rehn (Abyssos) and Tommy Rehn (Moahni Moahna), Dave Pybus (Cradle Of Filth) and John Henriksson (My Own Grave).
"God Has A Plan For Us All" was released on 27 April.
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The entire album is available for streaming and purchase at the site.
Angtoria features Cradle Of Filth session singer Sarah Jezebel Deva (Therion, Mortiis) and the Swedish brothers Chris Rehn (Abyssos) and Tommy Rehn (Moahni Moahna), Dave Pybus (Cradle Of Filth) and John Henriksson (My Own Grave).
"God Has A Plan For Us All" was released on 27 April.
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| Source: | last.fm |
| Band profile: | Angtoria |
Thunderstone - Upcoming Album Details
Thunderstone have issued the following update on their forthcoming album:
Thunderstone's upcoming fourth studio effort is confirmed to be released worldwide (except USA) on March 14th, 2007 and later in the spring in the USA. The album bears the title "Evolution 4.0".
Band members characterize the forthcoming album as 'a milestone, bringing in more of the heavier stuff that "Tools Of Destruction" already hinted at, but still retaining the landmark melodies of Thunderstone. That's why we thought the title "Evolution 4.0" best represents where we now stand.
Some song titles include 'Roots Of Anger', '10 000 Ways', 'Swirled', 'Down With Me' and 'The Source'.
Go to this location for more information on the band and studio diaries.
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Thunderstone's upcoming fourth studio effort is confirmed to be released worldwide (except USA) on March 14th, 2007 and later in the spring in the USA. The album bears the title "Evolution 4.0".
Band members characterize the forthcoming album as 'a milestone, bringing in more of the heavier stuff that "Tools Of Destruction" already hinted at, but still retaining the landmark melodies of Thunderstone. That's why we thought the title "Evolution 4.0" best represents where we now stand.
Some song titles include 'Roots Of Anger', '10 000 Ways', 'Swirled', 'Down With Me' and 'The Source'.
Go to this location for more information on the band and studio diaries.
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| Source: | thunderstone.org |
| Band profile: | Thunderstone |
Mors Principium Est - Lineup Changes
Finnish metallers Mors Principium Est have issued the following update:
"Our guitarist and main songwriter Jori (Haukio) decided to leave the band after seven years and three albums. He felt that MPE was not his thing anymore. We wish him all the best!
Our friend Karri Kuisma will be our session guitarist from now on."
As previously reported, Mors Principium Est's new album, Liberation = Termination, is due out in early 2007 via Listenable Records.
"Our guitarist and main songwriter Jori (Haukio) decided to leave the band after seven years and three albums. He felt that MPE was not his thing anymore. We wish him all the best!
Our friend Karri Kuisma will be our session guitarist from now on."
As previously reported, Mors Principium Est's new album, Liberation = Termination, is due out in early 2007 via Listenable Records.
| Source: | morsprincipiumest.com |
| Band profile: | Mors Principium Est |
Evergrey - To Embark On First-Ever Eastern European Tour
Swedish metallers Evergrey will embark on their first Eastern European tour in January. Confirmed dates are as follows:
Jan. 11 - Nitra, SK - Stara Pekaren
Jan. 12 - Budapest, HUN - Kultiplex
Jan. 14 - Larissa, GRE - Live Music House
Jan. 15 - Plovdiv, BUL - Geo Milev Hall
Jan. 17 - Sofia, BUL - Sredec Hall
Jan. 19 - Ankara, TUR - Saklikent
Jan. 20 - Istanbul, TUR - Studio Live
Jan. 21 - Bukarest, ROM - Sala Preoteasa
Jan. 22 - Belgrad, SER - Dom Omladine
Jan. 23 - Zagreb, CRO - Mochvara
Jan. 24 - Wörgl, AUT - Komma
Support on the trek (except in Nitra and Budapest) will come from the Norwegian band Stonegard.
Jan. 11 - Nitra, SK - Stara Pekaren
Jan. 12 - Budapest, HUN - Kultiplex
Jan. 14 - Larissa, GRE - Live Music House
Jan. 15 - Plovdiv, BUL - Geo Milev Hall
Jan. 17 - Sofia, BUL - Sredec Hall
Jan. 19 - Ankara, TUR - Saklikent
Jan. 20 - Istanbul, TUR - Studio Live
Jan. 21 - Bukarest, ROM - Sala Preoteasa
Jan. 22 - Belgrad, SER - Dom Omladine
Jan. 23 - Zagreb, CRO - Mochvara
Jan. 24 - Wörgl, AUT - Komma
Support on the trek (except in Nitra and Budapest) will come from the Norwegian band Stonegard.
| Source: | evergrey.net |
| Band profile: | Evergrey |
| Event: | Evergrey: Eastern Europe Tour |
Arcturus - To Tour Australia In March
Norwegian extreme metal band Arcturus will embark on a tour of Asutralia in March 2007.
The details of the trek, dubbed "Shipwrecked in Australia", are as follows:
Mar. 27 - Adelaide @ HQ Complex
Mar. 29 - Brisbane @ Her Majesty's Basement
Mar. 30 - Sydney @ The Gaelic Theatre (18+)
Mar. 31 - Melbourne @ The Espy
The details of the trek, dubbed "Shipwrecked in Australia", are as follows:
Mar. 27 - Adelaide @ HQ Complex
Mar. 29 - Brisbane @ Her Majesty's Basement
Mar. 30 - Sydney @ The Gaelic Theatre (18+)
Mar. 31 - Melbourne @ The Espy
| Source: | hailmetal.com |
| Band profile: | Arcturus |
| Event: | Arcturus: Shipwrecked In Australia |
Mourning Beloveth - Parts Ways With Bassist
Irish doom titans Mourning Beloveth have parted ways with bassist Adrian Butler. Adrian's official statement on the matter reads as follows:
"I am no longer part of the doom troupe that are Mourning Beloveth. I was talking to Darren last weekend and the band are going to continue with current session bassist Brendan Roche and make him a permanent member of MB. I moved to Spain in Oct '05 and the fact of not being able to be present for weekly practice has been very tough and impossible for us to keep up the long distance relationship so to speak. I've been leaving since last year in a way but making this final decision is tough but better off for both parties. I can say though that it's been a fabulous 10 years with MB. We've toured America, Europe a few times and recorded three great albums. We also played our first open air festivals this year so I am more than happy with what I was involved in and pleased to have been able to play a part in advancing the bands career since 1996 when I recorded their first demo with Alan from Primordial. I will be helping out the band in the future in another capacity too so I won't be going away. My friends in MB will always remain so and we'll continue to insult each other, get drunk, fall down and have a laugh whenever its possible to get together.
"In the coming months I will be launching my new business venture. It will have various sections dealing with band management, a booking agency, band promotion, licensing deals, studio production, concert promotion and tour management. More details on the website (under construction). It will be a combination of my past work experience with Emerald Promotions, Sentinel Records and Mourning Beloveth. I have some other musical projects in the pipeline as well. A bit different than MB but you will hear it in due course. I won't be letting these strings of lead turn to stone."
"I am no longer part of the doom troupe that are Mourning Beloveth. I was talking to Darren last weekend and the band are going to continue with current session bassist Brendan Roche and make him a permanent member of MB. I moved to Spain in Oct '05 and the fact of not being able to be present for weekly practice has been very tough and impossible for us to keep up the long distance relationship so to speak. I've been leaving since last year in a way but making this final decision is tough but better off for both parties. I can say though that it's been a fabulous 10 years with MB. We've toured America, Europe a few times and recorded three great albums. We also played our first open air festivals this year so I am more than happy with what I was involved in and pleased to have been able to play a part in advancing the bands career since 1996 when I recorded their first demo with Alan from Primordial. I will be helping out the band in the future in another capacity too so I won't be going away. My friends in MB will always remain so and we'll continue to insult each other, get drunk, fall down and have a laugh whenever its possible to get together.
"In the coming months I will be launching my new business venture. It will have various sections dealing with band management, a booking agency, band promotion, licensing deals, studio production, concert promotion and tour management. More details on the website (under construction). It will be a combination of my past work experience with Emerald Promotions, Sentinel Records and Mourning Beloveth. I have some other musical projects in the pipeline as well. A bit different than MB but you will hear it in due course. I won't be letting these strings of lead turn to stone."
| Source: | hailmetal.com |
| Band profile: | Mourning Beloveth |
Lunatica - New Video Posted Online
Swiss Symphonic Power Metal formation Lunatica have posted a video for the song 'Song For You' on their website. The video can be viewed here.
"Song For You" comes off the band's latest album "The Edge Of Infinity", which was released on 25 August.
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"Song For You" comes off the band's latest album "The Edge Of Infinity", which was released on 25 August.
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| Source: | lunatica.ch |
| Band profile: | Lunatica |
Norther - To Release New EP
Norther has announced on their official website today that they will release a new EP in February 2007. The EP will be titled "No Way Back". It'll contain 5 songs and is made in co-operation with Suomen Musiikki and Mr Kari Hynninen.
As previously reported, Norther will play on the Fuck X-Mas Party in Helsinki the day after tomorrow. More info here.
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As previously reported, Norther will play on the Fuck X-Mas Party in Helsinki the day after tomorrow. More info here.
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| Source: | norther.net |
| Band profile: | Norther |
Tvangeste - To Enter Studio In March 2007
Tvangeste: Latest Metal News
Fresh news about "Satori" recording:
At last we got a certain information about the recording date! March 20 is the day Tvangeste will enter the studio to record new material. Unfortunately there were no chances to schedule any earlier time because of the line of bands waiting for their turn. Recording session will take place at three European studios. Studio time is booked so there is no retreat, no surrender!
Album will be mixed by Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND) at his Los Angered in Goeteborg / Sweden - at the moment we are negotiating the mixing time.
One more feature of the new album is our collaboration with pretty female singer Gaby Koss (ex-vocalist of HAGGARD). So prepare for a magic chants performed by one of the most talented vocalist on this Planet!
Ever yours, Tvangeste team
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Fresh news about "Satori" recording:
At last we got a certain information about the recording date! March 20 is the day Tvangeste will enter the studio to record new material. Unfortunately there were no chances to schedule any earlier time because of the line of bands waiting for their turn. Recording session will take place at three European studios. Studio time is booked so there is no retreat, no surrender!
Album will be mixed by Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND) at his Los Angered in Goeteborg / Sweden - at the moment we are negotiating the mixing time.
One more feature of the new album is our collaboration with pretty female singer Gaby Koss (ex-vocalist of HAGGARD). So prepare for a magic chants performed by one of the most talented vocalist on this Planet!
Ever yours, Tvangeste team
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| Source: | tvangeste.com |
| Band profile: | Tvangeste |