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Immortal - Reunited And Set To Headline Wacken
Norwegian Black Metallers Immortal have now reunited officially and will headline Wacken Open Air festival in August next year. The festival will take place on the 2nd - 4th August, 2007 in Wacken, Germany.
Here is a statement from Immortal: "Immortal are proud to announce that we will headline Wacken in 2007. This will be part of a few selected exclusive shows next year, and Wacken will be the only show in Germany."
Here is a statement from Immortal: "Immortal are proud to announce that we will headline Wacken in 2007. This will be part of a few selected exclusive shows next year, and Wacken will be the only show in Germany."
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Immortal |
Trail Of Tears - Now Recording New Material
Hello people!
As of today, Saturday 24th June, the recording of the new album 'Existentia' is officially underway! Jonathan and Runar are currently finding themselves poolside in sunny and beautiful Marseille, more spesifically in Soundsuite Studio with producer Terje Refsnes in charge!
We will start tracking the drums this weekend, followed by the guitars. Ronny and Kjell will join shortly and will be accompanied by multi-musician wizard Bernt Moen, who will be in charge of orchestrations and choirs for the album. You are all in for one hell of a treat in that department!
We are very confident about the songs we carry with us! There will be 10 songs featured on the end result, with possible bonus material for certain territories, limited editions and so on. The material is as always diverse and heavy, though we feel that this is by far the catchiest stuff we have ever written. Can't wait to pack it all into a suitable production and share the result with all of you guys and girls out there!
Keep checking back for studio updates with comments and photos as the recording progresses. Cheers!
As of today, Saturday 24th June, the recording of the new album 'Existentia' is officially underway! Jonathan and Runar are currently finding themselves poolside in sunny and beautiful Marseille, more spesifically in Soundsuite Studio with producer Terje Refsnes in charge!
We will start tracking the drums this weekend, followed by the guitars. Ronny and Kjell will join shortly and will be accompanied by multi-musician wizard Bernt Moen, who will be in charge of orchestrations and choirs for the album. You are all in for one hell of a treat in that department!
We are very confident about the songs we carry with us! There will be 10 songs featured on the end result, with possible bonus material for certain territories, limited editions and so on. The material is as always diverse and heavy, though we feel that this is by far the catchiest stuff we have ever written. Can't wait to pack it all into a suitable production and share the result with all of you guys and girls out there!
Keep checking back for studio updates with comments and photos as the recording progresses. Cheers!
| Source: | trailoftears.no |
| Band profile: | Trail Of Tears |
Classic Monsters Of Earache Records - Winners!
The "Classic Monsters Of Earache Records" contest has been closed today 10th July 2006. The lucky winners are:
CD's:
Our fellow Metalstormer; Daniel Kaplan aka "Bloodshed"
Rare Video Tape:
Ryan Levin from London (saw the contest and sent an e-mail)
All the winners have been already notified by e-mail.
All the best and others -- better luck next time.
Metal Storm Staff
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CD's:
Our fellow Metalstormer; Daniel Kaplan aka "Bloodshed"
Rare Video Tape:
Ryan Levin from London (saw the contest and sent an e-mail)
All the winners have been already notified by e-mail.
All the best and others -- better luck next time.
Metal Storm Staff
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Elis - Frontwoman Dead Of Cerebral Hemorrhage
Sadly, we have to announce today this terrible news from Elis, Gothic act from Liechtenstein...
"Deeply confused and sad, we have to inform you, that Sabine isn't among us anymore!
While the bands rehearsal on Friday the 7.7.06, Sabine suffered a cerebral haemorrhage on which she died a day later at the hospital!
On regard to the family and friends, we have decided to take the homepage from the net.
We need time now, to decide if and how we approach further and we will not answer any mails at the moment.
Sing with the angels Sabine! We will never forget you!
Chris, Max, Pete, Tom"
The Metal Storm team would like to send its sincere condolences to Elis but also to the friends and family of Sabine.
"Deeply confused and sad, we have to inform you, that Sabine isn't among us anymore!
While the bands rehearsal on Friday the 7.7.06, Sabine suffered a cerebral haemorrhage on which she died a day later at the hospital!
On regard to the family and friends, we have decided to take the homepage from the net.
We need time now, to decide if and how we approach further and we will not answer any mails at the moment.
Sing with the angels Sabine! We will never forget you!
Chris, Max, Pete, Tom"
The Metal Storm team would like to send its sincere condolences to Elis but also to the friends and family of Sabine.
| Source: | elis.li |
| Band profile: | Elis |
Anthrax - Confirmed For The Loud Park Festival
Anthrax, Children Of Bodom and Angra have been confirmed for the Loud Park 06 festival, set to take place October 14-15, 2006 at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 9-11 in Tokyo, Japan. The festival billing is shaping up as follows:
Saturday, October 14:
Megadeth
Ministry
Angra
Anthrax
Backyard Babies
Arch Enemy
Dragonforce
Napalm Death
Opeth
Flyleaf
Sunday, October 15:
Slayer
In Flames
Killswitch Engage
Children Of Bodom
Bullet For My Valentine
Mastodon
Hatebreed
Lamb Of God
The Black Dahlia Murder
Within Temptation
Saturday, October 14:
Megadeth
Ministry
Angra
Anthrax
Backyard Babies
Arch Enemy
Dragonforce
Napalm Death
Opeth
Flyleaf
Sunday, October 15:
Slayer
In Flames
Killswitch Engage
Children Of Bodom
Bullet For My Valentine
Mastodon
Hatebreed
Lamb Of God
The Black Dahlia Murder
Within Temptation
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Anthrax |
Iced Earth - Officially Launch Bassist Search
Iced Earth has officially launched the search for a new bassist. All interested parties are encouraged to send their bio packs to Iced Earth mainman Jon Schaffer's store at the following address:
Jon Schaffer
Spirit of 76 Collectibles, Inc.
1728 17th St
Columbus, IN 47448
Iced Earth recently announced the addition of Elkton, MD guitarist Ernie Carletti to the group's ranks.
Mastering his craft beyond 19 years and teaching guitar lessons to 100 students weekly in excess of 16 years, Carletti is equally versed in styles such as classical and jazz but his first love is heavy metal "shredding."
The central figure of Iced Earth is guitarist and songwriter Jon Schaffer, who originally formed the band as Purgatory in 1984. Though the band has undergone numerous lineup changes since its inception, Schaffer has remained steadfast in his passion to thrash. Schaffer officially announced the addition of Carletti on the band's message board on Friday, June 30.
Schaffer is currently working on a concept album based on the "Something Wicked This Way Comes" story that first appeared on Iced Earth's 1998 album of the same name. A 2007 release is expected.
Iced Earth's last release was the "Gettysburg (1863)" DVD, which came out in June 2005. The main program, a CGI-rendered video presentation of the epic "Gettysburg" trilogy from 2004's acclaimed album "The Glorious Burden", drew praise from fans and media alike. The DVD was also reportedly being used as a teaching tool in several high schools across the country.
Jon Schaffer
Spirit of 76 Collectibles, Inc.
1728 17th St
Columbus, IN 47448
Iced Earth recently announced the addition of Elkton, MD guitarist Ernie Carletti to the group's ranks.
Mastering his craft beyond 19 years and teaching guitar lessons to 100 students weekly in excess of 16 years, Carletti is equally versed in styles such as classical and jazz but his first love is heavy metal "shredding."
The central figure of Iced Earth is guitarist and songwriter Jon Schaffer, who originally formed the band as Purgatory in 1984. Though the band has undergone numerous lineup changes since its inception, Schaffer has remained steadfast in his passion to thrash. Schaffer officially announced the addition of Carletti on the band's message board on Friday, June 30.
Schaffer is currently working on a concept album based on the "Something Wicked This Way Comes" story that first appeared on Iced Earth's 1998 album of the same name. A 2007 release is expected.
Iced Earth's last release was the "Gettysburg (1863)" DVD, which came out in June 2005. The main program, a CGI-rendered video presentation of the epic "Gettysburg" trilogy from 2004's acclaimed album "The Glorious Burden", drew praise from fans and media alike. The DVD was also reportedly being used as a teaching tool in several high schools across the country.
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Iced Earth |
Tarja Turunen - Offers Unreleased Nightwish Songs For Download
Ex-Nightwish frontwoman Tarja Turunen has posted eight rare Nightwish songs at her official MySpace profile. The tracks "Sleepwalker", "The Forever Moments", "The Wayfarer", "Nightquest", "Nightwish", "Once Upon A Troubadour", "A Return To The Sea" and "Lagoon" can be downloaded here.
The tracks will only be available for download until July 16th.
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The tracks will only be available for download until July 16th.
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| Source: | metal-temple.com |
| Band profile: | Tarja |
Ragnarock Festival (Norway) Has Been Cancelled
After W.A.S.P., Twisted Sister and Kamelot cancelled their appearance at the Ragnarock Festival (Oslo, Norway), the entire event has been cancelled by the organizers, with no reasons given. The only message on the festival's site states:
"Keep the tickets and send a e-mail with account number(for other countrys then Norway, please use your paypal account) We do have all the buyers registered and it will not be payed out any money if the name don't accour on this list."
"Keep the tickets and send a e-mail with account number(for other countrys then Norway, please use your paypal account) We do have all the buyers registered and it will not be payed out any money if the name don't accour on this list."
| Source: | ragnarock.as |
| Event: | Ragnarock Festival (CANCELLED) |
Savage Circus - Thomas Nack Replaces Thomen Stauch
The band has posted theese following messages on their official website:
Thomen Stauch: July 4th
Dear Savage Circus fans, friends and business partners,
Once again I unfortunately have to surprise you all with really sad news!
Due to ongoing serious private problems in the past months my psychological and physical constitution is completely broken and makes me unable to play the upcoming shows planned for this year! I know you all have been waiting a long time already to see Savage Circus live for the first time and I have been really curious to meet you all again as well, but there is just nothing I can do to change this situation
The doctors are convinced, that a long-term rest along with several psychological and physical treatments for the next months is the only way to make me feel better. After fighting this reality for a longer time I am ready now to take this road. It is the only way to get back on my feet. My entire body is totally power-drained and I am almost unable to concentrate on anything. Furthermore I am suffering from a chronic tonsillitis for almost 10 weeks by now which even with antibiotics is not getting better. According to the docs it seems that all is based on my stressed body and mind, which do not get a recovery if I go on like this. So I will take this advice and will give my body and soul a break to regain my powers and charge up my battery for the upcoming Savage Circus production in 2007.
Please understand that I cannot give you any information about the nature of my private problems since they should stay private. I am not exaggerating in saying, having still some power left in me is already a miracle under this circumstances. I hope you all do understand this serious situation. It breaks my heart to post this message, but I see no alternative.
But there also is some good news: all shows will happen as planned! For good luck Piet could manage to hire Thomas Nack once more for the upcoming gigs, so the shows will happen for sure and with a more than worthy stand-in for me! So don't be sad, friends! Kick ass, as Piet, Thomas, Jens, Emil will do as well! Make every show a big party for me and have fun! This will give me the strength to go through all this. Right now I am not in the position of giving. This time I need you and your support. I know that none of you will let me down and this makes me feel better already.
I truly hope to see you all again soon!
Love and respect,
Thomen
The band: July 4th
Dear fans, friends and partners,
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Thomen Stauch: July 4th
Dear Savage Circus fans, friends and business partners,
Once again I unfortunately have to surprise you all with really sad news!
Due to ongoing serious private problems in the past months my psychological and physical constitution is completely broken and makes me unable to play the upcoming shows planned for this year! I know you all have been waiting a long time already to see Savage Circus live for the first time and I have been really curious to meet you all again as well, but there is just nothing I can do to change this situation
The doctors are convinced, that a long-term rest along with several psychological and physical treatments for the next months is the only way to make me feel better. After fighting this reality for a longer time I am ready now to take this road. It is the only way to get back on my feet. My entire body is totally power-drained and I am almost unable to concentrate on anything. Furthermore I am suffering from a chronic tonsillitis for almost 10 weeks by now which even with antibiotics is not getting better. According to the docs it seems that all is based on my stressed body and mind, which do not get a recovery if I go on like this. So I will take this advice and will give my body and soul a break to regain my powers and charge up my battery for the upcoming Savage Circus production in 2007.
Please understand that I cannot give you any information about the nature of my private problems since they should stay private. I am not exaggerating in saying, having still some power left in me is already a miracle under this circumstances. I hope you all do understand this serious situation. It breaks my heart to post this message, but I see no alternative.
But there also is some good news: all shows will happen as planned! For good luck Piet could manage to hire Thomas Nack once more for the upcoming gigs, so the shows will happen for sure and with a more than worthy stand-in for me! So don't be sad, friends! Kick ass, as Piet, Thomas, Jens, Emil will do as well! Make every show a big party for me and have fun! This will give me the strength to go through all this. Right now I am not in the position of giving. This time I need you and your support. I know that none of you will let me down and this makes me feel better already.
I truly hope to see you all again soon!
Love and respect,
Thomen
The band: July 4th
Dear fans, friends and partners,
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| Source: | savage-circus.com |
| Band profile: | Savage Circus |
Fear Factory - Touring Australia In September
Industrial Metallers Fear Factory have announced that they will be touring Australia this September. They will playing with support act Devildriver. Fear Factory will still be touring in support of their Transgression album. Tickets can be purchased from July 21. Fear Factory join a list of bands that will be touring Australia in the next few months, including Kreator and Cannibal Corpse.
Here are the Australian dates for Fear Factory:
September 15 - Brisbane, The Tivoli
September 16 - Sydney, Big Top Luna Park
September 17 - Melbourne, The Palace
September 19 - Perth, Metropolis Fremantle
Here are the Australian dates for Fear Factory:
September 15 - Brisbane, The Tivoli
September 16 - Sydney, Big Top Luna Park
September 17 - Melbourne, The Palace
September 19 - Perth, Metropolis Fremantle
| Source: | brismetal.com |
| Band profile: | Fear Factory |
Marduk - Confirmed For Polish Black Metal Festival
Swedish black metallers MARDUK have been confirmed for the Black Metal Festival, set to take place August 13 at Stodola in Warsaw, Poland. Also scheduled to appear on the bill are ENSLAVED and MAYHEM.
As previously reported, MARDUK have set a September 4 release date for their new DVD, entitled "Blood Puke Salvation". The DVD will contain over 90 minutes of live material filmed in Tilburg, Holland and Antwerpen, Belgium during December 2004. Also included will be promotional videos for "Throne Of Rats", "Steel Inferno" and "The Hangman Of Prague", plus a photo gallery, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and a section entitled "Deathmarch" with exclusive hand-filmed live material from over 20 cities from the "Deathmarch" tour. Check out the DVD cover artwork (http://marduk.nu/marduk/news/blood.jpg). Limited-edition CD/DVD boxsets of MARDUK's classic "La Grande Danse Macabre" and "World Funeral" albums were released by Regain Records last month.
As previously reported, MARDUK have set a September 4 release date for their new DVD, entitled "Blood Puke Salvation". The DVD will contain over 90 minutes of live material filmed in Tilburg, Holland and Antwerpen, Belgium during December 2004. Also included will be promotional videos for "Throne Of Rats", "Steel Inferno" and "The Hangman Of Prague", plus a photo gallery, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and a section entitled "Deathmarch" with exclusive hand-filmed live material from over 20 cities from the "Deathmarch" tour. Check out the DVD cover artwork (http://marduk.nu/marduk/news/blood.jpg). Limited-edition CD/DVD boxsets of MARDUK's classic "La Grande Danse Macabre" and "World Funeral" albums were released by Regain Records last month.
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Marduk |
Anathema - To Play In Jordan / Various Updates
Anathema have announced their first-ever appearance in Jordan. The concert will take place on August 25 at the Al-Ahlyyiah Amman University Arena in Amman.
In other news, Anathema have added a third date to their upcoming Russian tour, which is scheduled to take place in September. The details are as follows:
Sep. 22 - Tochka Club - Moscow, RUS
Sep. 23 - Port Club - St. Petersburg, RUS
Sep. 24 - Youth Hall - Ekaterinburg, RUS
As previously reported, Anathema will be embarking on a full South American/Mexican tour in October. The trek will include stops in Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Mexico. A UK tour will take place in early September.
Metal Mind Productions released a new Anathema DVD, entitled "A Moment in Time", on June 19. The main part of DVD was recorded in Poland at the famous Metal Mania Festival 2006 (the biggest hard rock/metal festival in Eastern Europe). The set list included their best songs plus a cover of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb". The guest performance was done by a string quartet. Bonus material includes live video footage, video clips, and a documentary. The DVD will be available also in a limited edition with bonus audio CD.
Anathema are currently unsigned as a result of having been dropped by BMG/Zomba after their previous label, Music For Nations, was folded into parent company Zomba Records Group (the world's largest independent music group).
In other news, Anathema have added a third date to their upcoming Russian tour, which is scheduled to take place in September. The details are as follows:
Sep. 22 - Tochka Club - Moscow, RUS
Sep. 23 - Port Club - St. Petersburg, RUS
Sep. 24 - Youth Hall - Ekaterinburg, RUS
As previously reported, Anathema will be embarking on a full South American/Mexican tour in October. The trek will include stops in Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Mexico. A UK tour will take place in early September.
Metal Mind Productions released a new Anathema DVD, entitled "A Moment in Time", on June 19. The main part of DVD was recorded in Poland at the famous Metal Mania Festival 2006 (the biggest hard rock/metal festival in Eastern Europe). The set list included their best songs plus a cover of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb". The guest performance was done by a string quartet. Bonus material includes live video footage, video clips, and a documentary. The DVD will be available also in a limited edition with bonus audio CD.
Anathema are currently unsigned as a result of having been dropped by BMG/Zomba after their previous label, Music For Nations, was folded into parent company Zomba Records Group (the world's largest independent music group).
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Anathema |
Lacuna Coil - Announce European Dates For Autumn 2006
Italian act Lacuna Coil have announced the details of their upcoming European headlining tour. Confirmed dates - so far - are as follows:
Sep. 22 - Treviso, ITA - New Age
Sep. 23 - Cesena, ITA - Vidia
Sep. 24 - Rome, ITA - Palacisalfa
Sep. 25 - Florence, ITA - Auditorium
Sep. 26 - Milan, ITA - Alcatraz
Sep. 28 - Barcelona, SPA - Razzmatazz
Sep. 29 - Madrid, SPA - Arena
Sep. 30 - Bergara, SPA - Jam
Oct. 01 - Bordeux, FRA - Barbey
Oct. 02 - Clermont, FRA - Ferrant Cooperative de Mai
Oct. 03 - Paris, FRA - Olympia
Oct. 06 - Portsmouth, UK - Pyramids
Oct. 07 - Cardiff, UK - Coal Exchange
Oct. 08 - Birmingham, UK - Academy
Oct. 10 - Glasgow, UK - Barrowland
Oct. 11 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City
Oct. 12 - Manchester, UK - Academy
Oct. 13 - London, UK - Astoria
Oct. 14 - London, UK - Astoria
Oct. 16 - Dublin, IRE - Olympia
Oct. 17 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
Oct. 18 - Tilburg, NETH - O13
Oct. 19 - Antwerp, BEL - Hof Ter Loo
Oct. 21 - Copenhagen, DEN - Pumpehuset
Oct. 22 - Malmo, SWE - KB
Oct. 23 - Oslo, NOR - Rockefeller
Oct. 25 - Helsinki, FIN - Nosturi
Oct. 26 - Tampere, FIN - Pakkahoune
Oct. 28 - Stockholm, SWE - Klubben
Oct. 29 - Gothenburg, SWE - Tragarn
Oct. 30 - Berlin, GER - Huxleys
Oct. 31 - Hamburg, GER - Docks
Nov. 02 - Muenchen, GER - Georg Elser Halle
Nov. 03 - Vienna, AUT - Planet Music
Nov. 04 - Linz, AUT - Posthof
Nov. 06 - Koeln, GER - Live Music Hall
Nov. 07 - Stuttgart, GER - Longhorn (LKA)
Nov. 08 - Zurich, SWI - Rohstofflager
Sep. 22 - Treviso, ITA - New Age
Sep. 23 - Cesena, ITA - Vidia
Sep. 24 - Rome, ITA - Palacisalfa
Sep. 25 - Florence, ITA - Auditorium
Sep. 26 - Milan, ITA - Alcatraz
Sep. 28 - Barcelona, SPA - Razzmatazz
Sep. 29 - Madrid, SPA - Arena
Sep. 30 - Bergara, SPA - Jam
Oct. 01 - Bordeux, FRA - Barbey
Oct. 02 - Clermont, FRA - Ferrant Cooperative de Mai
Oct. 03 - Paris, FRA - Olympia
Oct. 06 - Portsmouth, UK - Pyramids
Oct. 07 - Cardiff, UK - Coal Exchange
Oct. 08 - Birmingham, UK - Academy
Oct. 10 - Glasgow, UK - Barrowland
Oct. 11 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City
Oct. 12 - Manchester, UK - Academy
Oct. 13 - London, UK - Astoria
Oct. 14 - London, UK - Astoria
Oct. 16 - Dublin, IRE - Olympia
Oct. 17 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
Oct. 18 - Tilburg, NETH - O13
Oct. 19 - Antwerp, BEL - Hof Ter Loo
Oct. 21 - Copenhagen, DEN - Pumpehuset
Oct. 22 - Malmo, SWE - KB
Oct. 23 - Oslo, NOR - Rockefeller
Oct. 25 - Helsinki, FIN - Nosturi
Oct. 26 - Tampere, FIN - Pakkahoune
Oct. 28 - Stockholm, SWE - Klubben
Oct. 29 - Gothenburg, SWE - Tragarn
Oct. 30 - Berlin, GER - Huxleys
Oct. 31 - Hamburg, GER - Docks
Nov. 02 - Muenchen, GER - Georg Elser Halle
Nov. 03 - Vienna, AUT - Planet Music
Nov. 04 - Linz, AUT - Posthof
Nov. 06 - Koeln, GER - Live Music Hall
Nov. 07 - Stuttgart, GER - Longhorn (LKA)
Nov. 08 - Zurich, SWI - Rohstofflager
| Source: | metal-temple.com |
| Band profile: | Lacuna Coil |
To-Mera - Samples Online
One new track, "Blood," and 3 sample edits of other new tracks are currently available for listening on To-Mera's official myspace webpage, http://www.myspace.com/tomeraband.
To-Mera will be releasing their debut CD, "Transcendental," September 11th through Candlelight Records in Europe. Worldwide release dates have not been set or confirmed.
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To-Mera will be releasing their debut CD, "Transcendental," September 11th through Candlelight Records in Europe. Worldwide release dates have not been set or confirmed.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | To-Mera |
Gorefest - European Festival Report
Guitarist Frank Harthoorn of the reunited Dutch metallers GOREFEST has posted the following message on the band's official web site:
"We'd been asked to fill in for DEICIDE on the Nummirock festival in Finland two weeks ago, an invite we gladly accepted since we'd never been there before. Nummirock is held at a site somewhere in the Finnish woods, a hot and cramped four-and-a-half-hour drive from Helsinki Airport.
"We got there just in time to see MARDUK coming off stage, which really annoyed me since I've never seen them perform. I know, I really should get out more...
"Anyway, the gig was cool, the food was crap, the people were drunk, the sun set for about half a minute, and then came right back up again. All was well in Finland, and we hope to get back in the near future to do some club shows. You just gotta love a country where moose walk in the mist, where everyone seems to have their own private lake, and where people wander about the highways naked and drunk at four in the morning
"Last weekend saw us hammering in the Waldrock weekend at the pre-party in some disco in Friesland. We had THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT opening for us, and they really brought the place to a boiling point. Which is great, as everyone seemed to be in the right mood for some seriously heavy shit. One of the hottest shows we did since Graspop last year, and I'm not just talking temperatures here. Next day we got to hang out at Waldrock, and watch bands as diverse as AFTER FOREVER, NILE, BORN FROM PAIN, Y&T and MOTÖRHEAD. I thoroughly enjoyed BFP (thanks for the shirts guys!) and MOTÖRHEAD, but totally got off on Y&T. What songs, and Dave Meniketti has got to be one of the coolest guitarists ever.
"Come Sunday, we arrived in Leipzig for the With Full Force festival. Like yesterday, and the day before that, people really seemed to dig our bus. I wonder why?
"Yes, Waltzin' Andre Rieu had been so kind as to let us abuse one of his coaches, and many a Strauss-loving couple had a nasty surprise when we stepped out of the bus at selected gasstations. Remember, if you come across pics of supposedly Rieu behind a coachwindow, flipping the bird, throwing the horns or showing his butt: it ain't us, right?!
"WFF was really cool, if a bit windy on stage. If anyone was waiting for us to play Erase: sorry, we had to skip it because of time regulations! It's too bad SOILWORK had to cancel their show, but we did get to see the quite wonderful ARCH ENEMY from up close — a true feast for the metal senses! Like Waldrock, MOTÖRHEAD was headlining today, and I swear I could hear Lemmy chuckling at our bus when we drove off. You'd think Lemmy would like a German waltz or two…"
"We'd been asked to fill in for DEICIDE on the Nummirock festival in Finland two weeks ago, an invite we gladly accepted since we'd never been there before. Nummirock is held at a site somewhere in the Finnish woods, a hot and cramped four-and-a-half-hour drive from Helsinki Airport.
"We got there just in time to see MARDUK coming off stage, which really annoyed me since I've never seen them perform. I know, I really should get out more...
"Anyway, the gig was cool, the food was crap, the people were drunk, the sun set for about half a minute, and then came right back up again. All was well in Finland, and we hope to get back in the near future to do some club shows. You just gotta love a country where moose walk in the mist, where everyone seems to have their own private lake, and where people wander about the highways naked and drunk at four in the morning
"Last weekend saw us hammering in the Waldrock weekend at the pre-party in some disco in Friesland. We had THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT opening for us, and they really brought the place to a boiling point. Which is great, as everyone seemed to be in the right mood for some seriously heavy shit. One of the hottest shows we did since Graspop last year, and I'm not just talking temperatures here. Next day we got to hang out at Waldrock, and watch bands as diverse as AFTER FOREVER, NILE, BORN FROM PAIN, Y&T and MOTÖRHEAD. I thoroughly enjoyed BFP (thanks for the shirts guys!) and MOTÖRHEAD, but totally got off on Y&T. What songs, and Dave Meniketti has got to be one of the coolest guitarists ever.
"Come Sunday, we arrived in Leipzig for the With Full Force festival. Like yesterday, and the day before that, people really seemed to dig our bus. I wonder why?
"Yes, Waltzin' Andre Rieu had been so kind as to let us abuse one of his coaches, and many a Strauss-loving couple had a nasty surprise when we stepped out of the bus at selected gasstations. Remember, if you come across pics of supposedly Rieu behind a coachwindow, flipping the bird, throwing the horns or showing his butt: it ain't us, right?!
"WFF was really cool, if a bit windy on stage. If anyone was waiting for us to play Erase: sorry, we had to skip it because of time regulations! It's too bad SOILWORK had to cancel their show, but we did get to see the quite wonderful ARCH ENEMY from up close — a true feast for the metal senses! Like Waldrock, MOTÖRHEAD was headlining today, and I swear I could hear Lemmy chuckling at our bus when we drove off. You'd think Lemmy would like a German waltz or two…"
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Gorefest |