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Slayer - First Two US Shows Announced
Slayer will be heading out on a full US tour in January and February in 2007. The first two dates for the tour have now been announced.
Here are the details of both shows:
Jan. 25 - House of Blues - Las Vegas, NV
Feb. 22 - House of Blues - Myrtle Beach, SC
Unearth has been announced as the support act for the tour.
Tickets will be available for purchace from here.
UPDATE:
More dates for Slayer's North American tour with Unearth have been released:
January 25 - Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
January 26 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern LG
February 8 - Hamilton, ON @ Copps Coliseum
February 22 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
February 23 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blue
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Here are the details of both shows:
Jan. 25 - House of Blues - Las Vegas, NV
Feb. 22 - House of Blues - Myrtle Beach, SC
Unearth has been announced as the support act for the tour.
Tickets will be available for purchace from here.
UPDATE:
More dates for Slayer's North American tour with Unearth have been released:
January 25 - Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
January 26 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern LG
February 8 - Hamilton, ON @ Copps Coliseum
February 22 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
February 23 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blue
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| Source: | slayer.net |
| Band profile: | Slayer |
| Event: | Slayer: US Tour |
Ensiferum - More New Album Details, Finnish Tour Announced
On the first of November, Folk/Black Metallers Ensiferum started recording their third full-length album at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki. The producer of the album is Janne Joutsenniemi. The album now has a title as well, it will be called 'Victory Songs'. It will still be released on the 21st February, 2007.
Ensiferum has also started to collaborate with Welldone booking agency. Teemu Suominen of Welldone will be taking care of the concert booking in Finland. This will increase the concerts in Finland, which has been few-numbered in the past. The concert booking for overseas is still being handled by ICS Festival Service.
So Ensiferum will begin their next year's tour with a small Finnish tour in January.
Here is a list of dates:
24.01.07 - Pakkahuone, Tampere
25.01.07 - S-osis, Turku
26.01.07 - Lutakko, Jyväskylä
27.01.07 - Club Teatria, Oulu
All four shows will be supported by the band Exsecratus.
Ensiferum has also started to collaborate with Welldone booking agency. Teemu Suominen of Welldone will be taking care of the concert booking in Finland. This will increase the concerts in Finland, which has been few-numbered in the past. The concert booking for overseas is still being handled by ICS Festival Service.
So Ensiferum will begin their next year's tour with a small Finnish tour in January.
Here is a list of dates:
24.01.07 - Pakkahuone, Tampere
25.01.07 - S-osis, Turku
26.01.07 - Lutakko, Jyväskylä
27.01.07 - Club Teatria, Oulu
All four shows will be supported by the band Exsecratus.
| Source: | ensiferum.com |
| Band profile: | Ensiferum |
| Event: | Ensiferum: Finnish Tour |
Metal Church - Video Posted Online
Metal Church's video for the song "Mirror of Lies" has been posted online at this location (you must have Flash enabled to view the video). The clip was shot by Roax Films on the band's "Light in the Dark" summer European tour at the Wacken Open Air festival and in Hamburg at the Markthalle.
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| Source: | metalchurch.com |
| Band profile: | Metal Church |
Soilwork - Not Part Of X-Mass Festival Tour After All
Sweden's Soilwork, who were announced as replacement for Six Feet Under on the European X-Mass Festival Tour just two days ago, aren't part of the fold after all. Such was reported by the organizers Metallysee (Benelux) and Sub-Kultur (Germany), and the corresponding news on the website of the band's label Nuclear Blast have also been withdrawn. Gorefest, Belphegor, Trail Of Tears and Darzamat, the remaining line-up of the tour, will now be joined by other artists at the individual dates. The updated schedule with the respective bands reads as follows:
08.12. - GER, Berlin: Gorefest, Belphegor, Melechesh, Darzamat, Trail Of Tears, SkyForger
10.12. - AUT, Vienna: Gorefest, Belphegor, Trail Of Tears, Madder Mortem, Darzamat, + special guest
12.12. - SUI, Pratteln: Trail Of Tears, Madder Mortem, Gorefest, Belphegor, Darzamat
14.12. - GER, Frankfurt: Trail Of Tears, Gorefest, Belphegor, Keep Of Kalessin, Madder Mortem, Darzamat
16.12. - BEL, Antwerpen: Cradle Of Filth, Gorefest, Trail Of Tears, Belphegor, Darzamat, Hevein
17.12. - NED, Tilburg: Moonspell, Gorefest, Trail Of Tears, Belphegor, Darzamat, Hevein, Heidevolk, The Monolith Deathcult, Devious
The updated line-ups of the dates in Leipzig, Munich, Ludwigsburg, Essen, Strasbourg and Paris haven't been published yet.
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08.12. - GER, Berlin: Gorefest, Belphegor, Melechesh, Darzamat, Trail Of Tears, SkyForger
10.12. - AUT, Vienna: Gorefest, Belphegor, Trail Of Tears, Madder Mortem, Darzamat, + special guest
12.12. - SUI, Pratteln: Trail Of Tears, Madder Mortem, Gorefest, Belphegor, Darzamat
14.12. - GER, Frankfurt: Trail Of Tears, Gorefest, Belphegor, Keep Of Kalessin, Madder Mortem, Darzamat
16.12. - BEL, Antwerpen: Cradle Of Filth, Gorefest, Trail Of Tears, Belphegor, Darzamat, Hevein
17.12. - NED, Tilburg: Moonspell, Gorefest, Trail Of Tears, Belphegor, Darzamat, Hevein, Heidevolk, The Monolith Deathcult, Devious
The updated line-ups of the dates in Leipzig, Munich, Ludwigsburg, Essen, Strasbourg and Paris haven't been published yet.
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| Source: | vampster.com |
| Band profile: | Soilwork |
| Event: | X-Mass Fest 2006 |
Dismember, Grave - Will Still Tour North America
After Entombed just announcing the cancellation of the Entombed/Dismember/Grave North American tour, Dismember and Grave both still want to play. Entombed were forced to cancel, through no fault of their own, their participation in the tour, but Thunderdome Touring have just announced the re-securing of both Dismember and Grave.
Here is a comment by Thunderdome Touring: "Our phones have been ringing non-stop and neither Dismember nor Grave want to let any of their fans down. The tour will go on, without Entombed or The Absence".
Here is a comment by Thunderdome Touring: "Our phones have been ringing non-stop and neither Dismember nor Grave want to let any of their fans down. The tour will go on, without Entombed or The Absence".
| Source: | roadrun.com |
| Band profile: | Dismember |
| Event: | Dismember & Grave: West Coast Tour [CANCELLED] |
Deicide - Victims Of Vandalization
Official press release:
In an unexplained act of vandalism on November 8th at The Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, California, Deicide fell victim to vandalism of their personal property. During Deicide's set a member of the opening band, California black metal outfit Amon Isis, vandalized Deicide'S prep room - subsequently damaging the band's personal property as well as the club's property. Deicide will be following up with legal action against this individual, as will the management of The Galaxy Theater. Soldiering on, Deicide will be wrapping up the U.S. end of the tour with Desolation and entering the Mexican leg of the tour in late-November.
UPDATE:
The Gauntlet has received the following statement from Amon Isis:
"To whom it may Concern,
We would like top take the time to clarify and apologize for any misunderstandings that took place on November 8th, 2006 at the Galaxy Theatre this past Wednesday.
There have been rumors and mixed up stories of Amon Isis vandalizing Deicide and Galaxy Theatre private property. Amon Isis has always, and will continue to respect every band and venue that forms part in our performances. Unfortunately we cannot say the same for crazed fans and pupils, or situations caused by people outside the Amon Isis band members.
It has been brought to our attention that a certain pupil who is an extreme Deicide and Amon Isis fan caused quite a disturbance the night of 11-8-06. After undergoing some serious investigation, Amon Isis has been informed of the series of events that took place that night.
Apparently a Deicide/Amon Isis fan, which had a high level of alcohol in his system, lacked self control and discipline. In the mist of commotion and impaired judgment, mistakes that cannot be taken back were made. Accusations were made that Amon Isis band members were responsible for the vandalism made.
Amon Isis band members never saw first hand the damages that were made. Although such accusations are not true, we wanted to apologize for any damages made by crazed fans that supported Amon Isis that night.
We feel embarrassed for the misunderstanding of this situation, but compelled to clarify the occurrence of this night. Our utter and most sincere apologies go out to Deicide and the Galaxy Theatre for any inconveniences caused by this misunderstanding. We have nothing but respect and appreciation for the opportunity given to us to play with such a great band and venue.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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In an unexplained act of vandalism on November 8th at The Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, California, Deicide fell victim to vandalism of their personal property. During Deicide's set a member of the opening band, California black metal outfit Amon Isis, vandalized Deicide'S prep room - subsequently damaging the band's personal property as well as the club's property. Deicide will be following up with legal action against this individual, as will the management of The Galaxy Theater. Soldiering on, Deicide will be wrapping up the U.S. end of the tour with Desolation and entering the Mexican leg of the tour in late-November.
UPDATE:
The Gauntlet has received the following statement from Amon Isis:
"To whom it may Concern,
We would like top take the time to clarify and apologize for any misunderstandings that took place on November 8th, 2006 at the Galaxy Theatre this past Wednesday.
There have been rumors and mixed up stories of Amon Isis vandalizing Deicide and Galaxy Theatre private property. Amon Isis has always, and will continue to respect every band and venue that forms part in our performances. Unfortunately we cannot say the same for crazed fans and pupils, or situations caused by people outside the Amon Isis band members.
It has been brought to our attention that a certain pupil who is an extreme Deicide and Amon Isis fan caused quite a disturbance the night of 11-8-06. After undergoing some serious investigation, Amon Isis has been informed of the series of events that took place that night.
Apparently a Deicide/Amon Isis fan, which had a high level of alcohol in his system, lacked self control and discipline. In the mist of commotion and impaired judgment, mistakes that cannot be taken back were made. Accusations were made that Amon Isis band members were responsible for the vandalism made.
Amon Isis band members never saw first hand the damages that were made. Although such accusations are not true, we wanted to apologize for any damages made by crazed fans that supported Amon Isis that night.
We feel embarrassed for the misunderstanding of this situation, but compelled to clarify the occurrence of this night. Our utter and most sincere apologies go out to Deicide and the Galaxy Theatre for any inconveniences caused by this misunderstanding. We have nothing but respect and appreciation for the opportunity given to us to play with such a great band and venue.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Deicide |
Kronos - New Song Posted Online
French death metallers Kronos have posted a new song entitled 'The Road of Salvation', off their upcoming new album "The Hellenic Torture", over at their official MySpace page here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Kronos |
Mastodon - USA Tour Dates Released
More dates have been released for Mastodon's headlining tour with Converge and Priestess:
February 5 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
February 7 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Orbit Room
February 8 - Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
February 9 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre
February 10 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
February 11 - Providence, RI @ Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
February 13 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock Cafe
February 14 - Rochester, NY @ Water Street Music Hall
February 15 - Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights
February 16 - New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place
February 17 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Mastodon is currently touring in support of Tool's European Winter Tour. Dates can be found here
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February 5 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
February 7 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Orbit Room
February 8 - Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
February 9 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre
February 10 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
February 11 - Providence, RI @ Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
February 13 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock Cafe
February 14 - Rochester, NY @ Water Street Music Hall
February 15 - Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights
February 16 - New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place
February 17 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Mastodon is currently touring in support of Tool's European Winter Tour. Dates can be found here
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| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Mastodon |
| Event: | Mastodon: USA Tour |
Kataklysm - Another Canadian Date Announced
After selling out the two back to back november shows in Rouyn-Noranda and in Trois-Rivieres Quebec, Canada last weekend, Kataklysm have now added a show in Hull, Quebec in the Gatineau and Ottawa region for December 17th.
Kataklysm remaining dates for 2006:
December 1 - Saint-John, NB @ Elwoods
December 2 - Halifax, NS @ Stage Nine
December 9 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
December 17 - Hull, QC @ La Boite a Chansons
Kataklysm will announce the bands tour plans for the US in the next few days after recently reaching agreement with TKO booking agency based out Los Angeles, California.
Kataklysm remaining dates for 2006:
December 1 - Saint-John, NB @ Elwoods
December 2 - Halifax, NS @ Stage Nine
December 9 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
December 17 - Hull, QC @ La Boite a Chansons
Kataklysm will announce the bands tour plans for the US in the next few days after recently reaching agreement with TKO booking agency based out Los Angeles, California.
| Source: | kataklysm.net |
| Band profile: | Kataklysm |
| Event: | Kataklysm: North American Dates |
Entombed, Dismember, Grave - Tour Cancelled In North America
The previously announced Entombed/Dismember/Grave "The Absence North American" tour, which was scheduled to take place December 1-16, is now officially cancelled.
Entombed posted the following on the bands official myspace page:
'Due to circumstances beyond our control Entombed sadly has had to postpone their upcoming USA West Coast trek.
We were very much looking forward to this tour, but conflicts with the promotor, breach of trust and straight up lies have unfortunately forced us to cancel at the eleventh hour. Never in 15 years of touring the States has this happened, which really is saying something. We are appalled, and you should not be surprised if you see/hear more lies spread about how it is Entombed's fault that we could not do the tour because we changed our minds or some shit like that. Simply not true. We've never seen blame passed around like this ever before and deeply regret having lent our name to this madness.
We abominally want to apologise to good folks like Dinis of The Mighty Nimbus, who have taken time off work and rented a car to come see the show, but look forward to hitting American shores in 2007, hot on the heels of our upcoming studio album release, "Serpent Saints".'
Entombed posted the following on the bands official myspace page:
'Due to circumstances beyond our control Entombed sadly has had to postpone their upcoming USA West Coast trek.
We were very much looking forward to this tour, but conflicts with the promotor, breach of trust and straight up lies have unfortunately forced us to cancel at the eleventh hour. Never in 15 years of touring the States has this happened, which really is saying something. We are appalled, and you should not be surprised if you see/hear more lies spread about how it is Entombed's fault that we could not do the tour because we changed our minds or some shit like that. Simply not true. We've never seen blame passed around like this ever before and deeply regret having lent our name to this madness.
We abominally want to apologise to good folks like Dinis of The Mighty Nimbus, who have taken time off work and rented a car to come see the show, but look forward to hitting American shores in 2007, hot on the heels of our upcoming studio album release, "Serpent Saints".'
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Entombed |
| Event: | Dismember & Grave: West Coast Tour [CANCELLED] |
Shores Of Sheol - New Demo Available For Download
The complete 2006 demo "Revelations" is available on the band's website - for free.
Tracklist:
01. I Rise
02. King of the Olden Domain
03. Revelations
Feel free to check these three songs out and leave your comments!
Tracklist:
01. I Rise
02. King of the Olden Domain
03. Revelations
Feel free to check these three songs out and leave your comments!
| Source: | gratis-webserver.de |
Blind Guardian - Australian Dates Confirmed
Finally, it has been officially confirmed: Blind Guardian will come to Australia!
Blind Guardian have started selling tickets for their shows on the 16th and 17th of February, 2007 at the Forum Theater, Melbourne. They are available online at http://premier.ticketek.com.au and Metal Mayhem in Melbourne.
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Blind Guardian have started selling tickets for their shows on the 16th and 17th of February, 2007 at the Forum Theater, Melbourne. They are available online at http://premier.ticketek.com.au and Metal Mayhem in Melbourne.
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| Source: | 666metal.com |
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
| Event: | Blind Guardian: Australian Dates |
Månegarm - Announce Dutch, Belgian Dates
Månegarm will do three gigs in Belgium and Holland in december. Here´s the dates:
Dec. 15 - Biebob - Vosselaar, BEL
supports : Vinternatt (B), Slechtvalk (NL), Eluveitie (CH)
Dec. 16 - Kade - Zaandam, NETH
supports : Slechtvalk (NL) , Myrkvar (NL)
Dec. 17 - Vera - Groningen, NETH
Supports : Slechtvalk + other dutch band
Manegarm's new album, 'Vargstenen', is expected to be released somewhere around March/April 2007.
Dec. 15 - Biebob - Vosselaar, BEL
supports : Vinternatt (B), Slechtvalk (NL), Eluveitie (CH)
Dec. 16 - Kade - Zaandam, NETH
supports : Slechtvalk (NL) , Myrkvar (NL)
Dec. 17 - Vera - Groningen, NETH
Supports : Slechtvalk + other dutch band
Manegarm's new album, 'Vargstenen', is expected to be released somewhere around March/April 2007.
| Source: | manegarm.com |
| Band profile: | Månegarm |
| Event: | Månegarm: Lowlands Dates |
Sonata Arctica - Compilation To Be Streamed Online Tomorrow
Sonata Arctica's "best of" collection, entitled "The Collection 1999-2006", will be streamed online in its entirety this Friday, November 10 at http://www.heavylaw.com. In addition to material from the band's studio albums, the CD includes new versions of the songs "My Land" and "Replica", both of which originally appeared on the group's 1999 debut, "Ecliptica".
"The Collection 1999-2006" track listing:
01. The Ruins of My Life
02. 8th Commandment
03. Don't Say A Word
04. Victoria's Secret
05. Tallulah
06. Wolf & Raven
07. Black Sheep
08. Broken
09. Kingdom for a Heart
10. FullMoon
11. My Land (2006 re-make)
12. The Cage
13. Last Drop Falls
14. UnOpened
15. San Sebastian (Revisited)
16. Ain't Your Fairytale
17. Replica (2006 re-make)
18. Wolf & Raven (promotional video)
19. The Cage (live at Tavastia)
20. Kingdom for a Heart (live at Tavastia)
"The Collection 1999-2006" is scheduled for release on November 15 via Spinefarm.
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"The Collection 1999-2006" track listing:
01. The Ruins of My Life
02. 8th Commandment
03. Don't Say A Word
04. Victoria's Secret
05. Tallulah
06. Wolf & Raven
07. Black Sheep
08. Broken
09. Kingdom for a Heart
10. FullMoon
11. My Land (2006 re-make)
12. The Cage
13. Last Drop Falls
14. UnOpened
15. San Sebastian (Revisited)
16. Ain't Your Fairytale
17. Replica (2006 re-make)
18. Wolf & Raven (promotional video)
19. The Cage (live at Tavastia)
20. Kingdom for a Heart (live at Tavastia)
"The Collection 1999-2006" is scheduled for release on November 15 via Spinefarm.
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| Source: | heavylaw.com |
| Band profile: | Sonata Arctica |
Thunderstone - Will Participate On Eurovision Pre-Selections
A press conference today saw broadcaster YLE announce the names of the twelve acts that will join in the contest to represent Finland when the contest takes place in Helsinki next May.
The acts taking part are:
Laura Voutilainen
Hanna Pakarinen
Johanna Kurkela
Katra
Beats and Styles
Humane
Jani and the Jetsetters
Jukka Kuoppamäki
Kentala
Lovex
Thunderstone
Jann Wilde and Rose Avenue
The artists were chosen after discussions with Finnish record companies and the host broadcaster YLE.
There will be four semi-finals, each featuring two songs from three of the acts. The viewers will get to decide which of the two songs should go through to the national final that will take place on 17 February 2007.
Jani and the Jetsetters, Hanna Pakarinen and metal band Thunderstone will compete in first heat.
This way of choosing a song proved successful in 2006; when Lordi went on to win the Eurovision Song Contest in Athens. It also proved popular with participants as it meant each act was sure of a place in the national final.
The acts taking part are:
Laura Voutilainen
Hanna Pakarinen
Johanna Kurkela
Katra
Beats and Styles
Humane
Jani and the Jetsetters
Jukka Kuoppamäki
Kentala
Lovex
Thunderstone
Jann Wilde and Rose Avenue
The artists were chosen after discussions with Finnish record companies and the host broadcaster YLE.
There will be four semi-finals, each featuring two songs from three of the acts. The viewers will get to decide which of the two songs should go through to the national final that will take place on 17 February 2007.
Jani and the Jetsetters, Hanna Pakarinen and metal band Thunderstone will compete in first heat.
This way of choosing a song proved successful in 2006; when Lordi went on to win the Eurovision Song Contest in Athens. It also proved popular with participants as it meant each act was sure of a place in the national final.
| Source: | finmetalnews.com |
| Band profile: | Thunderstone |