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Rage - Split With Mike Terrana
As posted on the official Website on 06.12.2006:
Since a while there's rumours about Mike leaving Rage, so now Peavy and Victor speak to the public: From now on we won't continue our colaboration with Mike because personal and musical differences that exist since a while, became unbearable. This cut is definitely not easy for us, but to avoid damage for Rage we have no other choice. Unfortunately there's not much left from our former unity, since a while, comunication between Mike and us broke down completely, so we have to pull the emergency brake. We decided to work with a new drummer in the future, because we don't want to ruin it all to a point, where's no future at all. We want to keep our power and joy in music, so there's no other way.
We are aware, how much this Line up meant to you (and us), but that's life. A band, especially a three-piece, is like a relationship. Over the years we just developed apart from each other. We wish Mike all the best for his further carreer.
Nevertheless, there's a bright perspective in front of us: We definitely won't cancel a single show and work intensely at the moment, to present you a suitable new drummer soon. We have lots of plans for the next year, among others we'll play some exclusive orchestra shows for you.
We hope you all keep the faith in the future and promise, to keep up with our quality level to 100%.
See ya soon!
Rage on!
Yours Peavy & Victor
Since a while there's rumours about Mike leaving Rage, so now Peavy and Victor speak to the public: From now on we won't continue our colaboration with Mike because personal and musical differences that exist since a while, became unbearable. This cut is definitely not easy for us, but to avoid damage for Rage we have no other choice. Unfortunately there's not much left from our former unity, since a while, comunication between Mike and us broke down completely, so we have to pull the emergency brake. We decided to work with a new drummer in the future, because we don't want to ruin it all to a point, where's no future at all. We want to keep our power and joy in music, so there's no other way.
We are aware, how much this Line up meant to you (and us), but that's life. A band, especially a three-piece, is like a relationship. Over the years we just developed apart from each other. We wish Mike all the best for his further carreer.
Nevertheless, there's a bright perspective in front of us: We definitely won't cancel a single show and work intensely at the moment, to present you a suitable new drummer soon. We have lots of plans for the next year, among others we'll play some exclusive orchestra shows for you.
We hope you all keep the faith in the future and promise, to keep up with our quality level to 100%.
See ya soon!
Rage on!
Yours Peavy & Victor
| Source: | rage-on.de |
| Band profile: | Rage |
Unexpect - Parts Ways With Violinist
Montreal's act Unexpect has posted the following update:
"After ten years of enjoyable companionship, we now officially announce that our violinist, le bateleur, will be leaving Unexpect for good. We'll always keep strong ties with him but it seems that extensive touring don't fit well with his future life plans. We wish him the best and hope he'll get the most out of life !
Thanks Charles?"
Unexpect is so looking for a replacement. Candidates should :
* absolutely be devoid of any criminal records
* have some stage experience
* be ready to tour extensively
* be musically open minded ( obviously )
* have a nice and well groomed moustache
* forget about that last statement
For those interested, just contact our manager, FIX, at this phone number or email?he'll fill you in on the procedures?:
Phone:514-758-3542 | E-mail:fix@unexpect.com
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"After ten years of enjoyable companionship, we now officially announce that our violinist, le bateleur, will be leaving Unexpect for good. We'll always keep strong ties with him but it seems that extensive touring don't fit well with his future life plans. We wish him the best and hope he'll get the most out of life !
Thanks Charles?"
Unexpect is so looking for a replacement. Candidates should :
* absolutely be devoid of any criminal records
* have some stage experience
* be ready to tour extensively
* be musically open minded ( obviously )
* have a nice and well groomed moustache
* forget about that last statement
For those interested, just contact our manager, FIX, at this phone number or email?he'll fill you in on the procedures?:
Phone:514-758-3542 | E-mail:fix@unexpect.com
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| Source: | unexpect.com |
| Band profile: | Unexpect |
Dog Fashion Disco - Decide To Call It Quits
Baltimore based experimental metallers Dog Fashion Disco have posted the following update:
After much thought and consideration Dog Fashion Disco has decided to call it quits. Their last and final show will be 1-13-07 at Club Sonar located on 407 E Saratoga St. in Baltimore, MD. They want to thank you; all of their dedicated fans for enabling them to make a life and career out of the music of Dog Fashion Disco. This is something that not many people get to enjoy and do. It was a hard decision but after 10 years on CONSTANT dedication and touring it is time to pursue other interests.
Here is a statement from Todd Smith, lead singer of Dog Fashion Disco:
Well after all these years Dog Fashion Disco are calling it quits. Actually I wouldn't say quit but we are ending the band although Dog Fashion Disco's music for me, will live on forever. I started this band over ten years ago and it was my decision to end it. I always told myself if it stopped being worth the effort I would gracefully bow out and that's exactly what I'm doing. I'm not going to get into details exactly why everything is ending because it really doesn't matter. I am so proud of Adultery and I think it defines us as musicians and is an awesome way for people to remember us. I think Adultery will be discovered by many generations to come and will find its place as a cult record people will listen to and talk about for many years. We will be playing our last show on Jan. 13th 2007 at Sonar in Baltimore. I encourage everyone from far and wide to come out for this going away party. We will be playing a super long set and it will be a nice way for us to say our goodbyes face to face. Jeff Siegel will be playing keyboards and it will be a real cool get together for friends and fans. I feel very fortunate to have met everyone who has been a fan of this band for so many years. It's been so cool meeting everyone around the country and becoming fast friends and knowing they'd be there when we came to town. The experiences I've had I wouldn't trade for anything. How many people can say they've hurled their own shit at 800 juggalo's? or how many people have ever had to go the hospital after visiting a Chinese massage parlor in Rockford Illinois? I even got the opportunity to share the stage with those douche bags in WASP and then after our set pelt them with our veggie tray from our dressing room. I know we are personally responsible for MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE now being prohibited to drink booze before there shows. Lets just say when we toured with them we weren't exactly knitting quilts backstage. I remember a certain gross out contest in Wisconsin where Steve from MSI and Ollie from DFD were eating each others vomit by the end of the night. It's been a lot of fun to say the least. Jasan and Wendy have moved on to create another band Phantom Communique. I have heard the stuff they are doing in the studio and it's fucking killer. I have a feeling those guys will take that band very far. John Ensminger and I will be recording a demo to shop in February and that will determine if he and I venture into another band. Well everyone in the band is going to list those they would personally like to thank. I would personally like to thank Derek Brewer, Jeff Cohen, Steve Seabury, Steve Wright and Mike Macaree and Drew Lamonde at Wrightway Studios, Drew Mazurek, James Wright, Shane Tuttle, Carlos and Lillian Batts, Ron at Rotten Records, Wookubus at the PRP, SMNnews, Metal Edge, Sam and Paul Schreider, Dee, Ilyse, Cait, Lauren, Chris Frampton, Jason Popson, Cory Cudney, Matt Rippetoe, Justin, Bonnie and Chase Lapp, Jason at Xact Records, and Justin McConnell. I would also like to send out a special thank you to Mike Smolen. Where ever you are, you will never be forgotten. Thanks for spreading the word on DFD. Goodnight and goodbye my friend.
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After much thought and consideration Dog Fashion Disco has decided to call it quits. Their last and final show will be 1-13-07 at Club Sonar located on 407 E Saratoga St. in Baltimore, MD. They want to thank you; all of their dedicated fans for enabling them to make a life and career out of the music of Dog Fashion Disco. This is something that not many people get to enjoy and do. It was a hard decision but after 10 years on CONSTANT dedication and touring it is time to pursue other interests.
Here is a statement from Todd Smith, lead singer of Dog Fashion Disco:
Well after all these years Dog Fashion Disco are calling it quits. Actually I wouldn't say quit but we are ending the band although Dog Fashion Disco's music for me, will live on forever. I started this band over ten years ago and it was my decision to end it. I always told myself if it stopped being worth the effort I would gracefully bow out and that's exactly what I'm doing. I'm not going to get into details exactly why everything is ending because it really doesn't matter. I am so proud of Adultery and I think it defines us as musicians and is an awesome way for people to remember us. I think Adultery will be discovered by many generations to come and will find its place as a cult record people will listen to and talk about for many years. We will be playing our last show on Jan. 13th 2007 at Sonar in Baltimore. I encourage everyone from far and wide to come out for this going away party. We will be playing a super long set and it will be a nice way for us to say our goodbyes face to face. Jeff Siegel will be playing keyboards and it will be a real cool get together for friends and fans. I feel very fortunate to have met everyone who has been a fan of this band for so many years. It's been so cool meeting everyone around the country and becoming fast friends and knowing they'd be there when we came to town. The experiences I've had I wouldn't trade for anything. How many people can say they've hurled their own shit at 800 juggalo's? or how many people have ever had to go the hospital after visiting a Chinese massage parlor in Rockford Illinois? I even got the opportunity to share the stage with those douche bags in WASP and then after our set pelt them with our veggie tray from our dressing room. I know we are personally responsible for MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE now being prohibited to drink booze before there shows. Lets just say when we toured with them we weren't exactly knitting quilts backstage. I remember a certain gross out contest in Wisconsin where Steve from MSI and Ollie from DFD were eating each others vomit by the end of the night. It's been a lot of fun to say the least. Jasan and Wendy have moved on to create another band Phantom Communique. I have heard the stuff they are doing in the studio and it's fucking killer. I have a feeling those guys will take that band very far. John Ensminger and I will be recording a demo to shop in February and that will determine if he and I venture into another band. Well everyone in the band is going to list those they would personally like to thank. I would personally like to thank Derek Brewer, Jeff Cohen, Steve Seabury, Steve Wright and Mike Macaree and Drew Lamonde at Wrightway Studios, Drew Mazurek, James Wright, Shane Tuttle, Carlos and Lillian Batts, Ron at Rotten Records, Wookubus at the PRP, SMNnews, Metal Edge, Sam and Paul Schreider, Dee, Ilyse, Cait, Lauren, Chris Frampton, Jason Popson, Cory Cudney, Matt Rippetoe, Justin, Bonnie and Chase Lapp, Jason at Xact Records, and Justin McConnell. I would also like to send out a special thank you to Mike Smolen. Where ever you are, you will never be forgotten. Thanks for spreading the word on DFD. Goodnight and goodbye my friend.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
Sirenia - Cover Artwork For New Album Posted Online
Record label Nuclear Blast have posted the cover artwork for Sirenia's upcoming album 'Nine Destinies And A Downfall' online. You can see the artwork here.
Nine Destinies And A Downfall will be released on the 26th February next year.
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Nine Destinies And A Downfall will be released on the 26th February next year.
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Sirenia |
Deadsoul Tribe - New Album On The Way
Frontman Buddy Lackey of Progressive Metal band Deadsoul Tribe has announced that there is a new album on the way and the production stage is in full swing. The album will be called 'A Lullaby For The Devil'. It will be 60 minutes long and it will be released around April 2007. The album was originally going to be a double disc album, but the band decided not to have it this way, and they've just picked all the strongest songs for a single disc.
Here is a posting by the frontman: "The album will sound quite a bit different than the previous Deadsoul albums, in that the songs are generally much faster paced, and quite a bit more, progressive, quite a bit more aggressive, and quite a bit more Metal.
There are also some songs which would have been on the 'calmer' disc, which have a smokey, more experimental ambience. There is also a particularly noteworthy instrumental composed for lead flute."
Here is a posting by the frontman: "The album will sound quite a bit different than the previous Deadsoul albums, in that the songs are generally much faster paced, and quite a bit more, progressive, quite a bit more aggressive, and quite a bit more Metal.
There are also some songs which would have been on the 'calmer' disc, which have a smokey, more experimental ambience. There is also a particularly noteworthy instrumental composed for lead flute."
| Source: | deadsoultribe.com |
| Band profile: | Deadsoul Tribe |
Evergrey - Enters The Studio
Evergrey have just entered their rehearsal studio to prepare their next album. Recording for the new album is scheduled to start in February next year, and continue through until March. A tentative release date of May 2007 has been set.
Here is a comment by vocallist/guitarist Tom S. Englund: "So far the material sounds about the heaviest and darkest we have released to date".
Here is a comment by vocallist/guitarist Tom S. Englund: "So far the material sounds about the heaviest and darkest we have released to date".
| Source: | evergrey.net |
| Band profile: | Evergrey |
Vader - Will Tour Japan Next Year
Next year Death Metallers Vader will hit Japan for a tour. Their 'Extreme The Dojo Tour Vol. 17' will feature themselves alongside Brutal Truth and some other as-yet-unconfirmed acts. The band will be using the tour to promote their latest album 'Impressions In Blood'. More details are said to be announced soon.
Here are the dates for the tour:
05.03.2007 - Club Quattro, Osaka, Japan
06.03.2007 - Club Quattro, Nagoya, Japan
07.03.2007 - Club Quattro, Tokyo, Japan
Here are the dates for the tour:
05.03.2007 - Club Quattro, Osaka, Japan
06.03.2007 - Club Quattro, Nagoya, Japan
07.03.2007 - Club Quattro, Tokyo, Japan
| Source: | vader.pl |
| Band profile: | Vader |
| Event: | Extreme The Dojo Tour Vol. 17 |
Suffocation - Australia/New Zealand/Indonesia Tour Supports Revealed
The supports for Suffocation on their tour of Austalia/New Zealand/Indonesia have been announced.
Here are all the extra bands playing at each show:
Perth, Aus - Grotesque, Claim The Throne
Adelaide, Aus - Stargazer, The Rivalry
Melbourne, Aus - Captain Cleanoff, Ne Oblivicaris
Auckland, NZ - Dawn Of Azazel, Ulcerate, Sinate
Sydney, Aus - Ebolie, Degeneracy, Vaticide
Here are all the extra bands playing at each show:
Perth, Aus - Grotesque, Claim The Throne
Adelaide, Aus - Stargazer, The Rivalry
Melbourne, Aus - Captain Cleanoff, Ne Oblivicaris
Auckland, NZ - Dawn Of Azazel, Ulcerate, Sinate
Sydney, Aus - Ebolie, Degeneracy, Vaticide
| Source: | hailmetal.com |
| Band profile: | Suffocation |
| Event: | Suffocation: Indonesian/Australian/New Zealand Tour |
Megadeth - To Release Live CD & DVD
According to a posting on the Megadeth fan site Rattlehead HQ, Image Entertainment's website has updated to show the front cover of the upcoming live DVD and CD from Megadeth.
Entitled "That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires", the disc was filmed at Obras Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 9, 2005, when Megadeth headlined the Pepsi Music Festival on their "Blackmail the Universe Tour". During this show, Dave Mustaine announced that Megadeth would continue and played a one-off rendition of "Coming Home" as well as playing the rarely heard song from "Risk", "I'll Be There".
According to the Image Entertainment web site, the track listing for "That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires" is as follows:
01. Blackmail the Universe
02. Set the World Afire
03. Wake Up Dead
04. In My Darkest Hour
05. She Wolf
06. Reckoning Day
07. A Tout Le Monde
08. Hangar 18 & Return of Hangar
09. I'll Be There
10. Tornado of Souls
11. Trust
12. Something I'm Not
13. Kick the Chair
14. Coming Home
15. Symphony of Destruction
16. Peace Sells
17. Holy Wars
18. Alternate track of Symphony of Destruction
Songs that were played that night, but appear to not be featured on the DVD, are "Skin O' My Teeth", "The Scorpion", "Die Dead Enough", "Angry Again", "Train Of Consequences", "Of Mice And Men" and "Sweating Bullets".
Three TV-broadcast video clips of MEGADETH's performance in Buenos Aires have been posted online at YouTube.com. Check them out:
"Symphony of Destruction"
"Coming Home"
"A Tout le Monde"
"That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires" is scheduled for release on March 6, 2007.
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Entitled "That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires", the disc was filmed at Obras Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 9, 2005, when Megadeth headlined the Pepsi Music Festival on their "Blackmail the Universe Tour". During this show, Dave Mustaine announced that Megadeth would continue and played a one-off rendition of "Coming Home" as well as playing the rarely heard song from "Risk", "I'll Be There".
According to the Image Entertainment web site, the track listing for "That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires" is as follows:
01. Blackmail the Universe
02. Set the World Afire
03. Wake Up Dead
04. In My Darkest Hour
05. She Wolf
06. Reckoning Day
07. A Tout Le Monde
08. Hangar 18 & Return of Hangar
09. I'll Be There
10. Tornado of Souls
11. Trust
12. Something I'm Not
13. Kick the Chair
14. Coming Home
15. Symphony of Destruction
16. Peace Sells
17. Holy Wars
18. Alternate track of Symphony of Destruction
Songs that were played that night, but appear to not be featured on the DVD, are "Skin O' My Teeth", "The Scorpion", "Die Dead Enough", "Angry Again", "Train Of Consequences", "Of Mice And Men" and "Sweating Bullets".
Three TV-broadcast video clips of MEGADETH's performance in Buenos Aires have been posted online at YouTube.com. Check them out:
"Symphony of Destruction"
"Coming Home"
"A Tout le Monde"
"That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires" is scheduled for release on March 6, 2007.
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| Source: | megadeth.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
X-Mass Fest Cancelled
Metallysee.com has announced today that the X-Mass Festivals 2006 are hereby cancelled!
This year's X-Mass Festivals European tour, which was scheduled to include appearances by Gorefest, Belphegor, SkyForger, Madder Mortem, Darzamat and Prostitute Disfigurement, has been cancelled. The trek was originally slated to kick off December 8 in Berlin, Germany and run through December 19 in Paris, France.
The festival had to bear with a lot of band cancellations and line up changes...
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This year's X-Mass Festivals European tour, which was scheduled to include appearances by Gorefest, Belphegor, SkyForger, Madder Mortem, Darzamat and Prostitute Disfigurement, has been cancelled. The trek was originally slated to kick off December 8 in Berlin, Germany and run through December 19 in Paris, France.
The festival had to bear with a lot of band cancellations and line up changes...
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| Source: | metallysee.com |
| Event: | X-Mass Fest 2006 |
Sirenia - Track Listing For New Album Revealed
Taken from Sirenia's official website...
Here are all the new song titles from the upcoming album 'Nine Destinies And A Downfall':
01. The Last Call
02. My Mind's Eye
03. One By One
04. Sundown
05. Absent Without Leave
06. The Other Side
07. Seven Keys And Nine Doors
08. Downfall
09. Glades Of Summer
In other Sirenia news, the videoclip for the song 'My Mind's Eye' is now finished. It will be available for viewing in early 2007.
Here are all the new song titles from the upcoming album 'Nine Destinies And A Downfall':
01. The Last Call
02. My Mind's Eye
03. One By One
04. Sundown
05. Absent Without Leave
06. The Other Side
07. Seven Keys And Nine Doors
08. Downfall
09. Glades Of Summer
In other Sirenia news, the videoclip for the song 'My Mind's Eye' is now finished. It will be available for viewing in early 2007.
| Source: | sirenia.no |
| Band profile: | Sirenia |
Sweden Rock Festival - First Bands Announced
The first bands for Sweden Rock Festival has been released. One of the headline bands is going to be "Heaven & Hell" with Tony Iommi, Ronnie James Dio, Geezer Butler and Vinnie Appice performing Black Sabbath material. Other confirmed bands are:
Motörhead
Kreator
Blind Guardian
Reo Speedwagon
Falconer
Circus Maximus
Thunder
Hardcore Superstar
Axel Rudi Pell
Udo
Gov't Mule
Black Oak Arkansas
Suzi Quatro
Trouble
The Answer
Lion's Share
The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Randy Piper's Animal
Tokyo Dragons
Eldritch
A total of aprox. 70 bands are going to play at the festival, set in Blekinge, Sweden. The dates are 6-9 of June.
For more info: http://www.swedenrock.com
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Motörhead
Kreator
Blind Guardian
Reo Speedwagon
Falconer
Circus Maximus
Thunder
Hardcore Superstar
Axel Rudi Pell
Udo
Gov't Mule
Black Oak Arkansas
Suzi Quatro
Trouble
The Answer
Lion's Share
The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Randy Piper's Animal
Tokyo Dragons
Eldritch
A total of aprox. 70 bands are going to play at the festival, set in Blekinge, Sweden. The dates are 6-9 of June.
For more info: http://www.swedenrock.com
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| Source: | swedenrock.com |
| Event: | Sweden Rock Festival |
Blind Guardian - Confirmed For Bloodstock Open Air
The following message has been posted on the Bloodstock Open Air website:
We are proud to announce that Blind Guardian will return to our shores in 2007 to do an EXCLUSIVE UK show performing at Bloodstock Open Air on Saturday 7th July. This will be Blind Guardian's first ever outdoor show in the UK and a welcome return following their last and first appearance at Bloodstock in 2002.
We are proud to announce that Blind Guardian will return to our shores in 2007 to do an EXCLUSIVE UK show performing at Bloodstock Open Air on Saturday 7th July. This will be Blind Guardian's first ever outdoor show in the UK and a welcome return following their last and first appearance at Bloodstock in 2002.
| Source: | bloodstock.uk.com |
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
| Event: | Bloodstock Open Air 2007 |
Dark Tranquillity - Live Videos On Official YouTube Channel
Swedish Melodic Death metallers Dark Tranquillity have issued the following update:
"That's right - it's time to jump on the Web 2.0 bandwagon! We recently opened a YouTube channel for the purpose of displaying exclusive video clips and rare gems from the D.T. treasure chest, and the first offering is a live video of 'The Treason Wall' from the Gwang Myeong festival in South Korea earlier this autumn. More clips will be added in the near future. You will dig: http://www.youtube.com/dtofficial."
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"That's right - it's time to jump on the Web 2.0 bandwagon! We recently opened a YouTube channel for the purpose of displaying exclusive video clips and rare gems from the D.T. treasure chest, and the first offering is a live video of 'The Treason Wall' from the Gwang Myeong festival in South Korea earlier this autumn. More clips will be added in the near future. You will dig: http://www.youtube.com/dtofficial."
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| Source: | darktranquillity.com |
| Band profile: | Dark Tranquillity |
Galadriel - Update On Forthcoming Album
Dodo Datel, frontman of the Slovak doom metal Galadriel, announced that the new design of the website is because of the band's new forthcoming album. The album will be called "Renascence", and it is going to be released next spring. (Due to some technical problems Galadriel scheduled the recording of new album to March 2007. So it will be released in spring 2007).
Also, the band is going to make a tour in Romania in April 2007 to present this new album.
News about "Renascence" and the tour will be updated on the website.
Also, the band is going to make a tour in Romania in April 2007 to present this new album.
News about "Renascence" and the tour will be updated on the website.
| Source: | galadriel.sk |
| Band profile: | Galadriel |
| Event: | Galadriel: Renascence Tour [CANCELLED] |