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Danzig - 'Black Aria II' Release Date And Artwork
Danzig's Long Awaited Black Aria II, the follow up to the original Black Aria, will be available in stores on Sepember 19, 2006. Check out the cover artwork at this location.
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| Source: | danzig-verotik.com |
| Band profile: | Danzig |
Rhapsody - Renamed Rhapsody Of Fire
Due to copyright and trademark issues the band formerly known as Rhapsody has changed its name. The band members consider this a great new start, reflecting the emboldened and increasingly grandiose direction that their music has taken. "The power of the dragonflame will burn brighter than ever before," says guitarist/songwriter Luca Turilli. Keyboardist/songwriter Alex Staropoli adds, "The name Rhapsody Of Fire better represents the energy that has always been present in this band and its music."
With a new record company in Magic Circle Music, a new tour planned and a new album on the way, Rhapsody Of Fire will continue to explore musical fantasy worlds with the precision musicianship and unique symphonic concepts that their fans have come to expect and adore. Fresh on the heels of the band's first live album release, Live In Canada 2005 - The Dark Secret, a new name and renewed vigor ensure that Rhapsody Of Fire still hold the passion and power that have always been associated with their music.
With a new record company in Magic Circle Music, a new tour planned and a new album on the way, Rhapsody Of Fire will continue to explore musical fantasy worlds with the precision musicianship and unique symphonic concepts that their fans have come to expect and adore. Fresh on the heels of the band's first live album release, Live In Canada 2005 - The Dark Secret, a new name and renewed vigor ensure that Rhapsody Of Fire still hold the passion and power that have always been associated with their music.
| Source: | rhapsodyoffire.com |
| Band profile: | Rhapsody |
Tristania - New Album Delayed, European Tour Cancelled
The release of the new Tristania album 'Illumination', originally scheduled for September, has been postponed slightly due to technical reasons. The new release date will be announced soon. Also, samples from 'Illumination' will be published online in the near future.
The September tour has been cancelled due to outside issues. Vibeke (vocals) will be finishing her education as a teacher, in addition to which she will be working as a teacher while studying. Thus, this makes it difficult for her to do long tours at the moment. Finishing off her education is something she has postponed for a long time due to her duties with Tristania - and she feels it is finally time to do it.
'Illumination' was recorded at Woodhouse Studios in Hagen, Germany with producer Waldemar Sorychta (Lacuna Coil, Tiamat). Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Sanguine Sky", "Open Ground", "Lotus", "Down" and "Mercyside".
The band had previously stated about the upcoming CD, "True to tradition, we have made an album with a definite and unmistakably Tristanian sound, but which also brings a lot of new and fresh material. The album is another evolutionary step and lets us explore new areas while staying true to our roots. On every track, the moods and elements are plentiful; ranging from doom to industrial, from soothing synthesizer passages to technical metal riffs, from dark ballads to classic goth rock - it's all there. We've used a string quartet on several tracks, which attributed yet another dimension to those songs."
The September tour has been cancelled due to outside issues. Vibeke (vocals) will be finishing her education as a teacher, in addition to which she will be working as a teacher while studying. Thus, this makes it difficult for her to do long tours at the moment. Finishing off her education is something she has postponed for a long time due to her duties with Tristania - and she feels it is finally time to do it.
'Illumination' was recorded at Woodhouse Studios in Hagen, Germany with producer Waldemar Sorychta (Lacuna Coil, Tiamat). Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Sanguine Sky", "Open Ground", "Lotus", "Down" and "Mercyside".
The band had previously stated about the upcoming CD, "True to tradition, we have made an album with a definite and unmistakably Tristanian sound, but which also brings a lot of new and fresh material. The album is another evolutionary step and lets us explore new areas while staying true to our roots. On every track, the moods and elements are plentiful; ranging from doom to industrial, from soothing synthesizer passages to technical metal riffs, from dark ballads to classic goth rock - it's all there. We've used a string quartet on several tracks, which attributed yet another dimension to those songs."
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Tristania |
Nightrage - Drummer Leaves, Band Seeks New Guitarist & Drummer
The band have posted on their webiste that they are looking for a new Guitar player as well as a Drummer. This Implies that they have parted ways with their former drummer - Fotis Benardo. Marios' post, taken from the website:
"Nightrage is officially looking for a drummer and a lead/rhythm guitarist that they would be able to play the NR songs in no time and they will manage to rehearse very often with the band. We want guys that they are dedicated musicians and focus to be in the band for real. We want musicians from Sweden so that makes things easier for everybody.
I hope you guys understand that we don´t have any problems with drummers and guitarists from abroad it´s just that we want to be a rehearsing band again. If you think that you have what it takes send a presentation, photo and a taste mp3/video of your drum/guitar playing at: marili@nightrage.com."
"Nightrage is officially looking for a drummer and a lead/rhythm guitarist that they would be able to play the NR songs in no time and they will manage to rehearse very often with the band. We want guys that they are dedicated musicians and focus to be in the band for real. We want musicians from Sweden so that makes things easier for everybody.
I hope you guys understand that we don´t have any problems with drummers and guitarists from abroad it´s just that we want to be a rehearsing band again. If you think that you have what it takes send a presentation, photo and a taste mp3/video of your drum/guitar playing at: marili@nightrage.com."
| Source: | nightrage.com |
| Band profile: | Nightrage |
Belphegor - Record Deal With Nuclear Blast
Death and damnation! With the Austrian Death Metallers BELPHEGOR, Nuclear Blast signed one of the most extreme Metal bands of our time. Vocalist / guitarist Helmuth is more than happy:
"BELPHEGOR are proud to have found a new partner with Nuclear Blast for our upcoming album.
Over eleven months we've been working on "Pestapokalypse VI".
We continued to develop and refine the songs over and over again. Never before we spent so much time in the rehearsal room, and never before we put so much energy in our new material. Andy Classen provided us with a massive wall of sound in the Stage One Studios. And - yeah - it's cool to see that Nuclear Blast offers distribution ways and potential we never got to experience in our past. "Pestapokalypse VI" is our masterpiece so far! Hell awaits!!!"
The album will be released on October 27th, 2006
Tracklist - PESTAPOKALYPSE VI:
01. Belphegor - Hell´s Ambassador
02. Seyn Todt In Schwartz
03. Angel Of Retribution
04. Chants For The Devil 1533
05. Pest Teufel Apokalypse
06. The Ancient Enemy
07. Bluhtsturm Erotika
08. Sanctus Perversum
09. Das Pesthaus / Miasma Epilog
"BELPHEGOR are proud to have found a new partner with Nuclear Blast for our upcoming album.
Over eleven months we've been working on "Pestapokalypse VI".
We continued to develop and refine the songs over and over again. Never before we spent so much time in the rehearsal room, and never before we put so much energy in our new material. Andy Classen provided us with a massive wall of sound in the Stage One Studios. And - yeah - it's cool to see that Nuclear Blast offers distribution ways and potential we never got to experience in our past. "Pestapokalypse VI" is our masterpiece so far! Hell awaits!!!"
The album will be released on October 27th, 2006
Tracklist - PESTAPOKALYPSE VI:
01. Belphegor - Hell´s Ambassador
02. Seyn Todt In Schwartz
03. Angel Of Retribution
04. Chants For The Devil 1533
05. Pest Teufel Apokalypse
06. The Ancient Enemy
07. Bluhtsturm Erotika
08. Sanctus Perversum
09. Das Pesthaus / Miasma Epilog
| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Belphegor |
Edguy - Confirmed For Korea's Busan International Rock Festival
German melodic metallers EDGUY have been confirmed for the 2006 Busan International Rock Festival, set to take place August 5-8 in Busan, Korea. Also scheduled to appear are UFO, ANDREW W.K. and TESTAMENT.
EDGUY are continuing to tour in support of their latest album, "Rocket Ride", which entered the German national album chart at position No. 8 upon its release in late January. The CD also came in at No. 8 in Sweden, No. 25 in Finland, No. 32 in Hungary, No. 48 in Japan, No. 50 in Switzerland, No. 50 in Austria, No. 79 in Norway and No. 81 in Italy.
EDGUY are continuing to tour in support of their latest album, "Rocket Ride", which entered the German national album chart at position No. 8 upon its release in late January. The CD also came in at No. 8 in Sweden, No. 25 in Finland, No. 32 in Hungary, No. 48 in Japan, No. 50 in Switzerland, No. 50 in Austria, No. 79 in Norway and No. 81 in Italy.
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Edguy |
Insomnium - Join Enslaved, 1349, Zyklon For UK Tour
Insomnium will tour in September with Enslaved, Zyklon and 1349 in the following cities:
05 - (IRL) Dublin, The Village
07 - (UK) Colchester, Arts Centre
08 - (UK) Sheffield, Corporation
09 - (UK) Glasgow, The Garage
10 - (UK) Manchester, Academy 2
11 - (UK) Birmingham, Carling Academy
12 - (UK) London, Mean Fiddler
They will open each gig, followed by Keep Of Kalessin.
05 - (IRL) Dublin, The Village
07 - (UK) Colchester, Arts Centre
08 - (UK) Sheffield, Corporation
09 - (UK) Glasgow, The Garage
10 - (UK) Manchester, Academy 2
11 - (UK) Birmingham, Carling Academy
12 - (UK) London, Mean Fiddler
They will open each gig, followed by Keep Of Kalessin.
| Source: | insomnium.net |
| Band profile: | Insomnium |
Slayer - Studio Footage Online
Previously unseen footage of SLAYER in the studio recording their upcoming album, "Christ Illusion", has been made available at the Warner Bros. web site:
Quicktime:
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450k (http://streamos.wbr.com/qtime/wbr/slayer/071006/slayer_vocals_450.mov)
700k (http://streamos.wbr.com/qtime/wbr/slayer/071006/slayer_vocals_700.mov)
Windows Media:
220k (http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/slayer/071006/slayer_vocals_220.wvx)
300k (http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/slayer/071006/slayer_vocals_300.wvx)
450k (http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/slayer/071006/slayer_vocals_450.wvx)
700k (http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/slayer/071006/slayer_vocals_700.wvx)
"Christ Illusion" is SLAYER's first new studio album since 2001, and the first recorded by the band's original line-up - Kerry King (guitar); Tom Araya (bass, vocals); Jeff Hanneman (guitars); Dave Lombardo (drums) - since 1990's "Seasons In The Abyss". "Christ Illusion" was produced by Josh Abraham and executive-produced by Rick Rubin. The album is scheduled for release on August 8, 2006 via American Recordings/Warner Bros. Records.
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Quicktime:
200k (http://streamos.wbr.com/qtime/wbr/slayer/071006/slayer_vocals_220.mov)
450k (http://streamos.wbr.com/qtime/wbr/slayer/071006/slayer_vocals_450.mov)
700k (http://streamos.wbr.com/qtime/wbr/slayer/071006/slayer_vocals_700.mov)
Windows Media:
220k (http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/slayer/071006/slayer_vocals_220.wvx)
300k (http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/slayer/071006/slayer_vocals_300.wvx)
450k (http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/slayer/071006/slayer_vocals_450.wvx)
700k (http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/slayer/071006/slayer_vocals_700.wvx)
"Christ Illusion" is SLAYER's first new studio album since 2001, and the first recorded by the band's original line-up - Kerry King (guitar); Tom Araya (bass, vocals); Jeff Hanneman (guitars); Dave Lombardo (drums) - since 1990's "Seasons In The Abyss". "Christ Illusion" was produced by Josh Abraham and executive-produced by Rick Rubin. The album is scheduled for release on August 8, 2006 via American Recordings/Warner Bros. Records.
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Slayer |
Ragnarock UK Metalfeast - Doro Added To The Lineup
Metalism UK Promotions announce DORO PESCH as the latest addition to the Ragnarok UK Metalfest taking place at Perth Concert Hall, Perth, Scotland on November 4th 2006.
The ex-Warlock frontwoman is an exciting addition to the line up that has only one more slot to fill. Thus far, the line up comprises:
GAMMA RAY
TBC
DORO
DREAM EVIL
KALMAH
ASTRAL DOORS
CHARON
ELVENKING
SUIDAKRA
CIRCUS MAXIMUS
INTENSE
The preshow, set to take place The Doghouse, Dundee on the 3rd November features the following:
SKYCLAD
PARAGON
ATTICA RAGE
EVILE
PITIFUL REIGN
NEVERWINTER
BLACK ATOM
More information can be found on the newly improved Ragnarok website, located at www.ragnarokfestival.com where you can view band biographies, travel information, purchase tickets and listen to tracks from bands on the lineup via a jukebox system.
The ex-Warlock frontwoman is an exciting addition to the line up that has only one more slot to fill. Thus far, the line up comprises:
GAMMA RAY
TBC
DORO
DREAM EVIL
KALMAH
ASTRAL DOORS
CHARON
ELVENKING
SUIDAKRA
CIRCUS MAXIMUS
INTENSE
The preshow, set to take place The Doghouse, Dundee on the 3rd November features the following:
SKYCLAD
PARAGON
ATTICA RAGE
EVILE
PITIFUL REIGN
NEVERWINTER
BLACK ATOM
More information can be found on the newly improved Ragnarok website, located at www.ragnarokfestival.com where you can view band biographies, travel information, purchase tickets and listen to tracks from bands on the lineup via a jukebox system.
| Source: | ragnarokfestival.com |
| Event: | Ragnarok UK Metal Fest - CANCELLED |
Turisas - Guitarist Leaves The Band
Guitarist Georg Laakso from the 'Battle' Folk Metal band Turisas has decided he will leave the band. Nine months ago (October 2005) Laakso was involved in a car accident that left him severely injured, and without full mobility from the chest down. He has been slowly recovering, but he will never recover to the point of being able to walk or play guitar anymore. So he has decided to officially leave Turisas.
Here is a statement by Laakso taken from the band's official website: "Nearly nine months has passed since the accident took place, and after six years in the band, I have now come to the point where I am forced to leave Turisas.
I have been diagnosed with spinal cord injury which has an effect on all the functions in my body. In practice it means that nothing from my chest and below is working properly or at all, and I am now tied to a wheelchair - most likely for the rest of my life. Unfortunately my fingers are not working either and it is very unlikely that I will be able to play the guitar - or any instrument for that matter - ever again. To avoid sounding too gloomy I would like to point out that considering the circumstances I should have been dead many times already."
Turisas has been playing for the last nine months with only one guitarist, and they've decided to leave it that way and not replace Laakso.
In other Turisas news, the band is currently working on a new album, that they hope to release early next year.
Here is a statement by Laakso taken from the band's official website: "Nearly nine months has passed since the accident took place, and after six years in the band, I have now come to the point where I am forced to leave Turisas.
I have been diagnosed with spinal cord injury which has an effect on all the functions in my body. In practice it means that nothing from my chest and below is working properly or at all, and I am now tied to a wheelchair - most likely for the rest of my life. Unfortunately my fingers are not working either and it is very unlikely that I will be able to play the guitar - or any instrument for that matter - ever again. To avoid sounding too gloomy I would like to point out that considering the circumstances I should have been dead many times already."
Turisas has been playing for the last nine months with only one guitarist, and they've decided to leave it that way and not replace Laakso.
In other Turisas news, the band is currently working on a new album, that they hope to release early next year.
| Source: | turisas.com |
| Band profile: | Turisas |
Squash Bowels - Festival Shows
SQUASH BOWELS will be playing two big festiwals in this vacation. First the OBSCENE EXTREME festival in Czech Republic with Sinister, Dismember, Dead Infection, Gut and many more. The second fest is UPPSALA BLODBAD IV in Uppsala near from Stockholm (Sweden) with Regurgitate, Anata, Jigsore Terror, General Surgery, Spawn Of Possession and more bands.
SQUASH BOWELS will be playing both festivals with their new session drummer Kris (PARRICIDE, DEIVOS, AZARATH).
SQUASH BOWELS will be playing both festivals with their new session drummer Kris (PARRICIDE, DEIVOS, AZARATH).
| Source: | Press Info |
| Band profile: | Squash Bowels |
The Arson Project - Will Release An Album Via Lifestage Productions
LIFESTAGE PRODUCTIONS will be releasing a debut album of the swedish grind
tornado called "THE ARSON PROJECT" this year. This CD will be recorded in HERTZ STUDIO
(DEAD INFECTION, VADER, SQUASH BOWELS, DECAPITATED) in the end of October 2006. More info and reviews soon!!!
tornado called "THE ARSON PROJECT" this year. This CD will be recorded in HERTZ STUDIO
(DEAD INFECTION, VADER, SQUASH BOWELS, DECAPITATED) in the end of October 2006. More info and reviews soon!!!
| Source: | Press Info |
Lifeforms Agency - Organizing Grind Tour The Pologne VI
In autumn LIFEFORMS TOUR AGENCY will be organizing GRIND TOUR DE POLOGNE VI in
Poland. Tour starts at 13.10.2006 and stop at 22.10.2006. There will be playing three bandsOn this tour: INGROWING (Grind Core from Czech Republic), THE ARSON
PROJECT (Grind Tornado from Sweden) and SCABIES (Ex - Psychoneurosis - Grind
Core from Poland). More information soon!!!
Poland. Tour starts at 13.10.2006 and stop at 22.10.2006. There will be playing three bandsOn this tour: INGROWING (Grind Core from Czech Republic), THE ARSON
PROJECT (Grind Tornado from Sweden) and SCABIES (Ex - Psychoneurosis - Grind
Core from Poland). More information soon!!!
| Source: | Press Info |
Insomnium - New Video Online / New Album Release Dates
The band have posted the following links to their new video for "Mortal Share" of the upcoming album "Above the Weeping World" on the following websites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5IpHczLeV8
http://www.myspace.com/candlelightrecords
http://www.myspace.com/insomniumband
http://www.myspace.com/candlelightrecordsusa
The album is their 3rd full length studio offering and is scheduled to hit stores in Europe on 18.9.2006. The US release date is a month later on 17.10.2006.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5IpHczLeV8
http://www.myspace.com/candlelightrecords
http://www.myspace.com/insomniumband
http://www.myspace.com/candlelightrecordsusa
The album is their 3rd full length studio offering and is scheduled to hit stores in Europe on 18.9.2006. The US release date is a month later on 17.10.2006.
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| Source: | insomnium.net |
| Band profile: | Insomnium |
Enslaved - Live From The Quartfestival
The Norwegian National broadcasting (NRK) filmed Enslaved at the Quartfestival last Saturday. It is supposed to be aired this Thursday (the 13th of July) at 22.00 at the program "Lydverket". It is also possible to see it at web-tv (requiers username and password, but is free) at this location: http://www.nrk.no/programmer/tv/lydverket/. Choose "NRK nett-tv", then "ny bruker" in the top menu and get registered.
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| Source: | enslaved.no |
| Band profile: | Enslaved |