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Lordi - More Details About Horror Film
Finnish heavy-metal rockers Lordi, surprise winners of the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, announced plans to make and star in a horror film, reports said Monday.
The band's frontman, Tomi Putaansuu, also known as Mr Lordi, told Finland's biggest evening paper Ilta-Sanomat about the plans.
'We are very enthusiastic about this. We have talked about this for months and the first version of the script has already been made,' Putaansuu was quoted as telling the newspaper.
The storyline is based on an idea by Lordi and director Pete Riski, who has directed several of the group's videos.
'It is not going to be a children's movie or a family film. I mean, let's face it, very few horror films are made that way. We don't play music on screen. We are just going to be monsters,' Putaansuu said, adding that funding was yet to be secured for the project.
Producer Markus Selin told Ilta-Sanomat that the decision about movie has to be made before November. That way the movie could hit European markets in May.
The band's frontman, Tomi Putaansuu, also known as Mr Lordi, told Finland's biggest evening paper Ilta-Sanomat about the plans.
'We are very enthusiastic about this. We have talked about this for months and the first version of the script has already been made,' Putaansuu was quoted as telling the newspaper.
The storyline is based on an idea by Lordi and director Pete Riski, who has directed several of the group's videos.
'It is not going to be a children's movie or a family film. I mean, let's face it, very few horror films are made that way. We don't play music on screen. We are just going to be monsters,' Putaansuu said, adding that funding was yet to be secured for the project.
Producer Markus Selin told Ilta-Sanomat that the decision about movie has to be made before November. That way the movie could hit European markets in May.
| Source: | movies.monstersandcritics.com |
| Band profile: | Lordi |
The Berzerker - Currently Working On New Album
Australian Death/Grind/Industrial band The Berzerker are currently working on a new album. The album will be their fourth and will be released as usual by Earache Records. So far ten tracks have been written, and have been made into 'demo form'. Soon the band will be entering the studio to record the songs properly.
The Berzerker have said that they're trying their best to outdo all their previous works with this album. Frontman/vocallist Luke Kenny comments: "The new material is fucking insane. I sometimes wonder when we start writing if we really can out-do our other releases. I mean, we have already made some of the fastest, most brutal music on the planet, and when people hear the name The Berzerker, they fucking know it!".
Kenny also says that the vocal style used by him on the new album will be more like the old-school vocal style that he's used on the first The Berzerker releases.
The album is expected to be released at the end of 2006 or early 2007.
The Berzerker have said that they're trying their best to outdo all their previous works with this album. Frontman/vocallist Luke Kenny comments: "The new material is fucking insane. I sometimes wonder when we start writing if we really can out-do our other releases. I mean, we have already made some of the fastest, most brutal music on the planet, and when people hear the name The Berzerker, they fucking know it!".
Kenny also says that the vocal style used by him on the new album will be more like the old-school vocal style that he's used on the first The Berzerker releases.
The album is expected to be released at the end of 2006 or early 2007.
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | The Berzerker |
Trail Of Tears - Recordings Completed; Tour Info
26.08.2006: Existentia, Mexican Tour, Summerbreeze
The recordings of "Existentia", Trail of Tears'fifth album is completed! At the moment the album is ready to be shipped away for mastering.10 songs are featured on the album and includes contributions from French singer Emmanuelle Zoldan and Norwegian keyboard master Bernt Moen. Expected European release is November through Napalm Records, followed by other territories shortly after.
In other news, the Mexican tour with The Legion of Hetheria has been confirmed for November! Exact dates will be posted very soon. It has come to the band's attention that a Chilean company named South Star Agency presented by Marco Rios is advertising on their website about a Trail of Tears South American tour to take place in October/November 2006. This is false! This company does not work with Trail of Tears and have never done so. Do not under any circumstances buy into anything regarding Trail of Tears in relation with this company. Our one and only partner in this tour is JrJr Music Network located in Mexico City and all inquieries are to be forwarded to them exlusively. http://www.jrjr-music.net
Finally we would like to thank all of you who attented our performance at the Summer Breeze festival, you all made it a memorable one! Photos can be found at: http://www.summer-breeze.de and http://www.photopit.com
The recordings of "Existentia", Trail of Tears'fifth album is completed! At the moment the album is ready to be shipped away for mastering.10 songs are featured on the album and includes contributions from French singer Emmanuelle Zoldan and Norwegian keyboard master Bernt Moen. Expected European release is November through Napalm Records, followed by other territories shortly after.
In other news, the Mexican tour with The Legion of Hetheria has been confirmed for November! Exact dates will be posted very soon. It has come to the band's attention that a Chilean company named South Star Agency presented by Marco Rios is advertising on their website about a Trail of Tears South American tour to take place in October/November 2006. This is false! This company does not work with Trail of Tears and have never done so. Do not under any circumstances buy into anything regarding Trail of Tears in relation with this company. Our one and only partner in this tour is JrJr Music Network located in Mexico City and all inquieries are to be forwarded to them exlusively. http://www.jrjr-music.net
Finally we would like to thank all of you who attented our performance at the Summer Breeze festival, you all made it a memorable one! Photos can be found at: http://www.summer-breeze.de and http://www.photopit.com
| Source: | trailoftears.no |
| Band profile: | Trail Of Tears |
Magrudergrind - New Album On The Way
Magrudergrind are currently finishing up the writing process for their next album. The group will begin recording in September/October and the effort will contain all brand new studio tracks. Six Weeks Records will release the album this winter. Meanwhile, the band will embark upon a full U.S. tour in May and June 2007, following by a European trek.
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| Source: | sixweeksrecords.com |
Mob Rules - Tour Of Germany Announced
German Power Metallers Mob Rules have announced a tour of Germany (and one Switzerland show). The tour will be in support of their upcoming album 'Ethnolution A.D.' and will even include a 'release party' show on the 20th October (the date in which the album is released in Germany).
Here are all the confirmed dates:
Oct. 20 - Wilhelmshaven, GER @ Pumpwerk (release party show)
Oct. 30 - Bonn, GER @ Klangstation
Nov. 01 - Stuttgart, GER @ LKA Longhorn
Nov. 02 - Pratteln, SWI @ Z7
Nov. 03 - Aschaffenburg, GER @ Colos-Saal
Nov. 05 - Regensburg, GER @ Alte Mäalzerei
Nov. 11 - Nordenham, GER @ Jahnhalle
Nov. 25 - Spaden, GER @ Tribute To Rock Festival
Dec. 08 - Hamburg, GER @ Headbangers Ballroom
Dec. 09 - Essen, GER @ TBA
Here are all the confirmed dates:
Oct. 20 - Wilhelmshaven, GER @ Pumpwerk (release party show)
Oct. 30 - Bonn, GER @ Klangstation
Nov. 01 - Stuttgart, GER @ LKA Longhorn
Nov. 02 - Pratteln, SWI @ Z7
Nov. 03 - Aschaffenburg, GER @ Colos-Saal
Nov. 05 - Regensburg, GER @ Alte Mäalzerei
Nov. 11 - Nordenham, GER @ Jahnhalle
Nov. 25 - Spaden, GER @ Tribute To Rock Festival
Dec. 08 - Hamburg, GER @ Headbangers Ballroom
Dec. 09 - Essen, GER @ TBA
| Source: | mobrules.de |
| Band profile: | Mob Rules |
Saxon - South American/Mexican Tour Dates
British heavy metallers, Saxon have lined up the following South American/Mexican tour dates supported by Stratovarius and After Forever and set to take place in October:
Oct. 07 - MEX - Mexico City Palacio de los Deportes / Live 'n' Louder Festival
Oct. 08 - MEX - Chihuahua El Quevedo (2)
Oct. 11 - ARG - Buenos Aires Teatro Flores (1)
Oct. 12 - ARG - Buenos Aires Teatro Flores (1)
Oct. 14 - BRA - Sao Paulo Arena Skol Anhembi / Live 'n' Louder Festival
Oct. 15 - BRA - Floroanopolis TBA
Oct. 07 - MEX - Mexico City Palacio de los Deportes / Live 'n' Louder Festival
Oct. 08 - MEX - Chihuahua El Quevedo (2)
Oct. 11 - ARG - Buenos Aires Teatro Flores (1)
Oct. 12 - ARG - Buenos Aires Teatro Flores (1)
Oct. 14 - BRA - Sao Paulo Arena Skol Anhembi / Live 'n' Louder Festival
Oct. 15 - BRA - Floroanopolis TBA
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Saxon |
Bestial Mockery - Bassist Dies, Band Calls It Quits
Swedish Black Metallers Bestial Mockery have posted the following message at their official website :
"After the departure from Hell's Metal Festival in Germany, the Bestial crew went to Sweden Rock Festival, where Bundy and Devilpig ended up in a fight. Due to Devilpig's high alcohol consummation, he ended up in a coma after the fight and two days later he was confirmed as dead and the doctors pulled the plug! His last wish was that 'Chainsaw Fucking Down the Church' would be played on bagpipe, this will not happen and... Bestial Mockery have now went down into the grave! There will still be several releases out in the coming year since much is recorded. But now you must fuck off!"
Bestial Mockery was :
Devilpig - Bass
Doomanfanger - Guitar
Master Motorsag - Vocals
Ted Bundy - Guitar
Warslaughter - Drums
Bestial Mockery's latest album "Gospel Of The Insane" was released this past January via Osmose Productions.
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"After the departure from Hell's Metal Festival in Germany, the Bestial crew went to Sweden Rock Festival, where Bundy and Devilpig ended up in a fight. Due to Devilpig's high alcohol consummation, he ended up in a coma after the fight and two days later he was confirmed as dead and the doctors pulled the plug! His last wish was that 'Chainsaw Fucking Down the Church' would be played on bagpipe, this will not happen and... Bestial Mockery have now went down into the grave! There will still be several releases out in the coming year since much is recorded. But now you must fuck off!"
Bestial Mockery was :
Devilpig - Bass
Doomanfanger - Guitar
Master Motorsag - Vocals
Ted Bundy - Guitar
Warslaughter - Drums
Bestial Mockery's latest album "Gospel Of The Insane" was released this past January via Osmose Productions.
http://www.myspace.com/bestialmockery666
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| Source: | bestialmockery.cjb.net |
Immortal - Abbath Debuts New Project At Hole In The Sky Fest
'I', the new band of Immortal's mainman, debuted at Hole In The Sky festival, Bergen, Norway on August the 26th. In a pre-gig press conference, he commented, "After I put Immortal on ice, this came out exactly as I planned, better. If it (Between Two Worlds, the forthcoming CD due out this fall via Nuclear Blast) sells only two copies, that's OK. It was a success a long time ago. I could have done this by myself, but there's nothing like being in a band. This is NOT a solo project. This band wil be around a while, until my liver breaks. As Ace Frehley said, I'm back!"
Live, the band delivered a destructive set, including pyro, that already sees 'Warriors' and the title track as excellent live tunes. The entire album, minus one, was aired. No Immortal songs were performed.
Live, the band delivered a destructive set, including pyro, that already sees 'Warriors' and the title track as excellent live tunes. The entire album, minus one, was aired. No Immortal songs were performed.
| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Immortal |
Lordi - Mainman Earns His First One Million Euros
According to Oikotimes.com, Lordi mastermind Mr. Lordi has earned his first million euros (approximately $1.28 million), reports the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat. The group's "Hard Rock Hallelujah" single has been sold over 300,000 copies all across Europe. Meanwhile, Lordi's latest album, "The Arockalypse", spent 11 weeks at the top of the Finnish album chart and has shifted more than 70,000 units in Finland alone. In the rest of Europe, "The Arockalypse" is believed to have sold around 250,000 copies. On September 20, a new version of "The Arockalypse" will be released, including a special DVD featuring footage from the Eurovision Song Contest, which Lordi won in May.
There is also a lot of other Lordi merchandise on the market already, including books, clothes and comics, and soon there will be a softdrink called Lordi Cola. The drink is expected to be a huge success in Finland, where it is projected to sell over million bottles in the first year. Mr. Lordi will naturally collect his share of every bottle of Lordi Cola that is sold and he continues to receive royalties every time songs from "The Arockalypse" are played on the radio.
There is also a lot of other Lordi merchandise on the market already, including books, clothes and comics, and soon there will be a softdrink called Lordi Cola. The drink is expected to be a huge success in Finland, where it is projected to sell over million bottles in the first year. Mr. Lordi will naturally collect his share of every bottle of Lordi Cola that is sold and he continues to receive royalties every time songs from "The Arockalypse" are played on the radio.
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Lordi |
Iron Maiden - New Album Almost Gold On First Day Of Release
As it was reported at MaidenFans, EMI Finland has announced, the new Iron Maiden album "A Matter of Life and Death" has shifted more than 13,000 copies in a few hours on Friday, its first day of release. Quite a feat when the Gold status is at 15,000!
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| Source: | maidenfans.com |
| Band profile: | Iron Maiden |
Manowar - Release Of "The Sons Of Odin" EP
Manowar will release their first-ever EP, entitled "The Sons of Odin", on the following dates:
October 6, 2006 (Germany)
October 9, 2006 (rest of Europe)
October 24, 2006 (USA)
The band's bassist, Joey DeMaio, said "we decided that just a single wasn't enough. We want to give our fans maximum value for minimum expense and the EP format is the best way to do that. It gives us the opportunity to cram tons of audio and video content into one package."
The EP will feature over 27 minutes of total playing time. Besides "The Sons of Odin" ? which features Manowar's patented, lion-hearted metal riffs mixed with arena-rock stomping grooves and orchestral arrangements ? the EP includes the title track from the upcoming Manowar full-length album, "Gods of War", an orchestral version of the new song "Odin" and live performances of "The Ascension" and "King of Kings" from the Earthshaker Fest 2005. A special Immortal Package digipak version will also feature a bonus DVD boasting 38 minutes of footage from the first-ever Manowar Fan Convention in 2005 and the band's rehearsal of "Heart of Steel" ? recorded in the Czech Republic with a full choir and orchestra ? as well as a video trailer for the upcoming "Live at Earthshaker Fest 2005" DVD. Finally, the DVD will also include a special audio section with 5.1 audio mixes of all 5 EP songs as well as a slide show of exclusive Manowar live shots and photos submitted by fans.
October 6, 2006 (Germany)
October 9, 2006 (rest of Europe)
October 24, 2006 (USA)
The band's bassist, Joey DeMaio, said "we decided that just a single wasn't enough. We want to give our fans maximum value for minimum expense and the EP format is the best way to do that. It gives us the opportunity to cram tons of audio and video content into one package."
The EP will feature over 27 minutes of total playing time. Besides "The Sons of Odin" ? which features Manowar's patented, lion-hearted metal riffs mixed with arena-rock stomping grooves and orchestral arrangements ? the EP includes the title track from the upcoming Manowar full-length album, "Gods of War", an orchestral version of the new song "Odin" and live performances of "The Ascension" and "King of Kings" from the Earthshaker Fest 2005. A special Immortal Package digipak version will also feature a bonus DVD boasting 38 minutes of footage from the first-ever Manowar Fan Convention in 2005 and the band's rehearsal of "Heart of Steel" ? recorded in the Czech Republic with a full choir and orchestra ? as well as a video trailer for the upcoming "Live at Earthshaker Fest 2005" DVD. Finally, the DVD will also include a special audio section with 5.1 audio mixes of all 5 EP songs as well as a slide show of exclusive Manowar live shots and photos submitted by fans.
| Source: | manowar.com |
| Band profile: | Manowar |
Behemoth - Drummer Twists Ankle; Band Cancels Festival Dates
Drummer Inferno of the Polish black metallers Behemoth has twisted his ankle, which has made him unable to walk. Shortly after he was transported to the hospital, the group's mainman, Nergal, issued the following statement:
"The accident happened right before we were about to take off to Belgium, to play at Vlamrock fest. His leg was put in plaster which makes him unable to walk. Fortunately, his ankle isn't broken, but he won't be able to perform for the coming weeks. We are pissed off but there's nothing we can do about it. Behemoth is known for NOT canceling any shows, but this shit went beyond our control. We wanna apologize to all the fans and festival organizers and promise to come back as soon as possible and make it all up to you the best we can!"
The affected dates are as follows:
Aug. 26 - Vlamrock Festival, Belgium
Sep. 09 - Precursors of Eternity, Austria
Behemoth is expected to begin work on the follow-up to 2004's "Demigod" later in the year. Nergal previously said about the new material to MetalEater.com, "It's fast; it's technical; it's fuckin' catchy; it's everything, you know. It's heavy, more like mid-tempo, slow songs. I can't say yet, but it's going to be a crazy record ? and hopefully the best one."
"The accident happened right before we were about to take off to Belgium, to play at Vlamrock fest. His leg was put in plaster which makes him unable to walk. Fortunately, his ankle isn't broken, but he won't be able to perform for the coming weeks. We are pissed off but there's nothing we can do about it. Behemoth is known for NOT canceling any shows, but this shit went beyond our control. We wanna apologize to all the fans and festival organizers and promise to come back as soon as possible and make it all up to you the best we can!"
The affected dates are as follows:
Aug. 26 - Vlamrock Festival, Belgium
Sep. 09 - Precursors of Eternity, Austria
Behemoth is expected to begin work on the follow-up to 2004's "Demigod" later in the year. Nergal previously said about the new material to MetalEater.com, "It's fast; it's technical; it's fuckin' catchy; it's everything, you know. It's heavy, more like mid-tempo, slow songs. I can't say yet, but it's going to be a crazy record ? and hopefully the best one."
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Behemoth |
Mortiis - Confirmed For Norway's Motstøyfestivalen
Mortiis is confirmed for Motstøy Festival, set to be held on October the 6th and 7th at Notodden, Norway. Already confirmed acts: Emperor (headliner), Pagan's Mind, Susperia, Mortiis, Red Harvest, Magic Pie, Torch, Circus Maximus, Wobbler, Benea Reach, She Said Destroy, Fracture, Decipher, TÖmmermenn.
It's a 2 day festival, Mortiis will be playing on Saturday, the slot before Emperor.
More info can be found here.
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It's a 2 day festival, Mortiis will be playing on Saturday, the slot before Emperor.
More info can be found here.
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| Source: | mortiis.com |
| Band profile: | Mortiis |
Regurgitate - Upcoming Album Details
Swedish grindcore mainstays Regurgitate have set an October 17th North American release date (October 23rd internationally) for their new album, "Sickening Bliss".
"Sickening Bliss", the band's fourth for Relapse Records, is a return to form for these goregrind adherents, right down to the explicit lyrics, shocking art and gut-rumbling beats they are notorious for, all of which can be previewed via this "Sickening Bliss" e-card.
You can also preview two full songs here!
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"Sickening Bliss", the band's fourth for Relapse Records, is a return to form for these goregrind adherents, right down to the explicit lyrics, shocking art and gut-rumbling beats they are notorious for, all of which can be previewed via this "Sickening Bliss" e-card.
You can also preview two full songs here!
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| Band profile: | Regurgitate |
Obituary - Setlist For DVD Shoot Revealed
American death metallers Obituary shot their first live DVD shoot on August 24 at the Stodola Club in Warsaw, Poland. The new band's DVD's setlist was as follows:
01. Intro: Rain
02. Redneck Stomp
03. On The Floor
04. Insane
05. Chopped In Half
06. Turned Inside Out
07. Dying
08. Intro
09. Internal Bleeding
10. Back To One
11. Find The Arise
12. Back Inside
13. Threatening Skies
14. By The Light
15. Intro
16. Kill For Me
17. Solid State
18. Stand Alone
19. Back From The Dead
20. Drum Solo
21. Lockjaw
22. Slow Death
23. 'Til Death
24. Slowly We Rot
The DVD will include a seven-camera shoot of the show plus an interview conducted the day before the gig, on August 23. A November release via Metal Mind Productions is expected.
01. Intro: Rain
02. Redneck Stomp
03. On The Floor
04. Insane
05. Chopped In Half
06. Turned Inside Out
07. Dying
08. Intro
09. Internal Bleeding
10. Back To One
11. Find The Arise
12. Back Inside
13. Threatening Skies
14. By The Light
15. Intro
16. Kill For Me
17. Solid State
18. Stand Alone
19. Back From The Dead
20. Drum Solo
21. Lockjaw
22. Slow Death
23. 'Til Death
24. Slowly We Rot
The DVD will include a seven-camera shoot of the show plus an interview conducted the day before the gig, on August 23. A November release via Metal Mind Productions is expected.
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Obituary |