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Devin Townsend - Tour Postponed
Synchestra has been extremely well received, more than any other DT records. it made the charts in France, Germany and Finland so we would thank each and everyone of you that managed to get a copy. The DTB released a video for 'Vampira'. This video is available in the Fan section. This video is very funny and maybe not what you expect from an album like Synchestra but we hope it gets some attention anyway.
To finish, a European tour was planned for the DTB in May but we apologize as it was forced to be cancelled. The reason is not for Ozzfest or the new SYL record but Devin and Tracy are going to have a baby so they needed to be together for the first part of the pregnancy and medical tests. The baby is due in October which will postpone any touring until 2007.
To finish, a European tour was planned for the DTB in May but we apologize as it was forced to be cancelled. The reason is not for Ozzfest or the new SYL record but Devin and Tracy are going to have a baby so they needed to be together for the first part of the pregnancy and medical tests. The baby is due in October which will postpone any touring until 2007.
| Source: | hevydevy.com |
| Band profile: | Devin Townsend |
Lordi - Win Eurovision Contest 2006!!!
Hell yeah! If that is not a great victory for hard rock/metal, I don't know what is. No, you're not hallucinating, Finnish metal monsters Lordi won the formatted Eurovision contest (known for its sloppy poppish radio tunes) HANDS DOWN!
They were 44 points ahead Russia (the mullet singer) and gave a fresh new start to the oh-so-boring Eurovision stuff.
We wish to congratulate the winners from the depths of our hearts. LONG LIVE METAL
They were 44 points ahead Russia (the mullet singer) and gave a fresh new start to the oh-so-boring Eurovision stuff.
We wish to congratulate the winners from the depths of our hearts. LONG LIVE METAL
| Source: | deadsoulman in front of his tv |
| Band profile: | Lordi |
| Event: | Eurovision Song Contest |
ProgPower Europe 2006 - Line Up Complete
ProgPower Europe organizers have announced that this year's lineup is complete.
The organizers wrote in a statement: "We have negotiated with several bands, not all the bands were available for this year so we have decided to go for the best options possible. This means that we will have two headliners for Saturday 30 September, both the Dutch amazing newcomer Textures as well als Danish Mercenary will play for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Riverside will end this year's edition of the festival witha 2 hour show. Besides Textures, the following bands complete the line-up: Dreamscape, Ephel Duath and Voyager."
The final line-up for ProgPower Europe 2006 is as follows:
Friday, September 29 (free pre-party): Dreamscape, Zero Gravity
Saturday, September 30: Mercenary, Textures, Scar Symmetry, Ephel Duath, Chaoswave, Another Messiah.
Sunday, October 1: Riverside, Communic, Dark Suns, Voyager, Nova Art, Pantommind
The organizers wrote in a statement: "We have negotiated with several bands, not all the bands were available for this year so we have decided to go for the best options possible. This means that we will have two headliners for Saturday 30 September, both the Dutch amazing newcomer Textures as well als Danish Mercenary will play for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Riverside will end this year's edition of the festival witha 2 hour show. Besides Textures, the following bands complete the line-up: Dreamscape, Ephel Duath and Voyager."
The final line-up for ProgPower Europe 2006 is as follows:
Friday, September 29 (free pre-party): Dreamscape, Zero Gravity
Saturday, September 30: Mercenary, Textures, Scar Symmetry, Ephel Duath, Chaoswave, Another Messiah.
Sunday, October 1: Riverside, Communic, Dark Suns, Voyager, Nova Art, Pantommind
| Source: | progpower.com |
| Event: | ProgPower Europe |
Death In The Forest Festival - 1349 And Withersoul Cancel Their Appearances
Norwegian black metallers 1349 have issued the following statement:
"Due to delays in the processing of the visa-application to enter the USA, 1349 will unfortunately have to cancel their appearance at the Death In The Forest festival, scheduled to find place tomorrow 20'th of may in New York. We've done everything in our power and have followed every procedure to make this happen, and this matter is out of our hands. It is with great dissapointment that we have to announce this, and we share with the fans the frustration this causes- this is mutual from our side."
Withersoul have also been forced to cancel their appearance:
As much as we hate to do this, but Withersoul has cancelled from being
on the festival. We've talked to TJ and informed him of our cancellation. We can't risk driving 400 plus miles each way for a festival that has been teetering on the edge of cancellation and constant replacements all week long. Also the fact we have no hotel reservations (plus we'd not be able to afford anything inside NYC either). Not to mention to have all those bands two stages for a 20 minute set isn't a good thing for a band that plays 10+ minute songs. This trip alone would have cost us well over 1000 dollars all together at it's current location. We have very set & limited finances and we can't risk coming up all that way for very little. If this would have happened a week earlier, something could have been arranged. We are all seriously bummed out over this, and have been looking forward to this for almost 6 months now...
We hope everything goes well for TJ Morris and Watchers Entertainment and everyone has a kickass time..."
The expected set times for the festival, which will take place today (May 20th) at Avalon in New York City, can be viewed here.
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"Due to delays in the processing of the visa-application to enter the USA, 1349 will unfortunately have to cancel their appearance at the Death In The Forest festival, scheduled to find place tomorrow 20'th of may in New York. We've done everything in our power and have followed every procedure to make this happen, and this matter is out of our hands. It is with great dissapointment that we have to announce this, and we share with the fans the frustration this causes- this is mutual from our side."
Withersoul have also been forced to cancel their appearance:
As much as we hate to do this, but Withersoul has cancelled from being
on the festival. We've talked to TJ and informed him of our cancellation. We can't risk driving 400 plus miles each way for a festival that has been teetering on the edge of cancellation and constant replacements all week long. Also the fact we have no hotel reservations (plus we'd not be able to afford anything inside NYC either). Not to mention to have all those bands two stages for a 20 minute set isn't a good thing for a band that plays 10+ minute songs. This trip alone would have cost us well over 1000 dollars all together at it's current location. We have very set & limited finances and we can't risk coming up all that way for very little. If this would have happened a week earlier, something could have been arranged. We are all seriously bummed out over this, and have been looking forward to this for almost 6 months now...
We hope everything goes well for TJ Morris and Watchers Entertainment and everyone has a kickass time..."
The expected set times for the festival, which will take place today (May 20th) at Avalon in New York City, can be viewed here.
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| Source: | oakknollmetal.com |
| Band profile: | 1349 |
| Event: | Death In The Forest Festival |
Insomnium - 3rd Studio Album To Be Relesed 9th Of October
The following was posted on the band's official website
"14.5.2006
3rd Insomnium album finally mixed!
We finally finished the mixing of forthcoming Insomnium album today! This time we really feel that we succeeded in the studio and the songs sound just amazing to our ears. Album will be mastered in the famous Finnvox studios in the beginning of the June and released later in the fall (9th of October) by Candlelight Records. We will also shoot new video from the song "Mortal Share" on next Tuesday. Stay tuned for more updates. Here's the complete tracklist:
Insomnium - Above the Weeping World
1. The Gale
2. Mortal Share
3. Drawn to Black
4. Change of Heart
5. At the Gates of Sleep
6. The Killjoy
7. Last Statement
8. Devoid of Caring
9. In the Groves of Death"
"14.5.2006
3rd Insomnium album finally mixed!
We finally finished the mixing of forthcoming Insomnium album today! This time we really feel that we succeeded in the studio and the songs sound just amazing to our ears. Album will be mastered in the famous Finnvox studios in the beginning of the June and released later in the fall (9th of October) by Candlelight Records. We will also shoot new video from the song "Mortal Share" on next Tuesday. Stay tuned for more updates. Here's the complete tracklist:
Insomnium - Above the Weeping World
1. The Gale
2. Mortal Share
3. Drawn to Black
4. Change of Heart
5. At the Gates of Sleep
6. The Killjoy
7. Last Statement
8. Devoid of Caring
9. In the Groves of Death"
| Source: | insomnium.net |
| Band profile: | Insomnium |
Blind Guardian - Hansi Talks About 'A Twist In The Myth'
Blind Guardian's Singer Hansi Kürsch has posted following letter in band's official homesite:
Dear friends,
Time to break the silence, time to say hello. As you all most probably know: we have finished the album some days ago and started doing some first shows already. It has been a blast to be back on stage again and do these small shows in Rijssen and Vosseljaar. We appreciate the kindness and the support of the people there and enjoyed the club atmosphere a lot. Istanbul was a great experience and "The Bard's Song" sung by more than 2000 Turkish fans has been nothing but spectacular. I could go on like that but I guess what you are more interested in at the moment is the new album. Even though the secret is revealed already I would like to point out one more time the album is entitled "A Twist in the Myth" and that's just because I unfortunately could not find allies for my most favorite album title suggestion "A Day at the Races".
With this album, I think, we have widened the range of the Blind Guardian universe more than we have ever done before. Comparing it with a compass "Fly" would be west, "Skalds and Shadows" east, "This will never end" south and "The Edge" would be north. Does that mean anything? No. But it sounded good, when I first thought about it. Now I think it's not worth to be deleted.
In terms of quality we have had a very good feeling during the whole recording session. But I nevertheless have do admit, that the songs did make a gigantic step during the last days of recording and the mixing session.
While doing the last recording steps, which traditionally are reserved for backing vocals, all songs have made a significant raise in quality. To give you a very small idea about what to expect, I tell you this: "The Edge" and "In search of the Lionheart" certainly will achieve absolute cult status within a very short amount of time. They are very heavy, almost thrashy, though very progressive in certain ways.
"Skalds and Shadows" will prove its longevity in numerous live concerts. To those who consider it a "The Bard's Song" rip off: the album version clearly proves it is a "A Past and Future Secret" rip off, with a different melody, different rhythm pattern and different lyrics, which reminds one of "Harvest of Sorrow".
Marcus and I composed a number called "All the King's Horses", which will be released on the Japanese version of "A Twist in the Myth" and on a single we are going to release in the beginning of 2007. It is a great song which will set emotions free, I am sure.
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Dear friends,
Time to break the silence, time to say hello. As you all most probably know: we have finished the album some days ago and started doing some first shows already. It has been a blast to be back on stage again and do these small shows in Rijssen and Vosseljaar. We appreciate the kindness and the support of the people there and enjoyed the club atmosphere a lot. Istanbul was a great experience and "The Bard's Song" sung by more than 2000 Turkish fans has been nothing but spectacular. I could go on like that but I guess what you are more interested in at the moment is the new album. Even though the secret is revealed already I would like to point out one more time the album is entitled "A Twist in the Myth" and that's just because I unfortunately could not find allies for my most favorite album title suggestion "A Day at the Races".
With this album, I think, we have widened the range of the Blind Guardian universe more than we have ever done before. Comparing it with a compass "Fly" would be west, "Skalds and Shadows" east, "This will never end" south and "The Edge" would be north. Does that mean anything? No. But it sounded good, when I first thought about it. Now I think it's not worth to be deleted.
In terms of quality we have had a very good feeling during the whole recording session. But I nevertheless have do admit, that the songs did make a gigantic step during the last days of recording and the mixing session.
While doing the last recording steps, which traditionally are reserved for backing vocals, all songs have made a significant raise in quality. To give you a very small idea about what to expect, I tell you this: "The Edge" and "In search of the Lionheart" certainly will achieve absolute cult status within a very short amount of time. They are very heavy, almost thrashy, though very progressive in certain ways.
"Skalds and Shadows" will prove its longevity in numerous live concerts. To those who consider it a "The Bard's Song" rip off: the album version clearly proves it is a "A Past and Future Secret" rip off, with a different melody, different rhythm pattern and different lyrics, which reminds one of "Harvest of Sorrow".
Marcus and I composed a number called "All the King's Horses", which will be released on the Japanese version of "A Twist in the Myth" and on a single we are going to release in the beginning of 2007. It is a great song which will set emotions free, I am sure.
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| Source: | blind-guardian.com |
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
Amoral - New Live Video Posted Online
Finnish death metallers Amoral have updated their website with a live video of their track 'Decrowning', recorded on April 13th at Pakkahuone in Tampere, Finland. Check it out at this location.
The band had previously posted a video for the track 'Lacrimal Gland', which can be seen here.
Both tracks are pulled from the band's album "Decrowning", which Candlelight Records released on March 21st.
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The band had previously posted a video for the track 'Lacrimal Gland', which can be seen here.
Both tracks are pulled from the band's album "Decrowning", which Candlelight Records released on March 21st.
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| Source: | amoralweb.com |
| Band profile: | Amoral |
Excalion - New Album
Finnish metallers Excalion have issued the following studio update:
"The band is recording their new album entitled Waterlines at Watercastle Studios in Jyväskylä, Finland this month. The album will bring 10 songs. The new songs are very mature both musically and lyrically. The whole band has improved a lot since their debut album in 2005 and the vocals of Jarmo Paakkonen are more impressive than ever. The actual music is fully rich in the song-writing and playing, it isn't prog or power metal anymore; there are strong influences of Euro melodic metal and US hard rock. We
could say the band found their "own sound" for now! Visit the band website (www.excalion.com) to check the studio diary; they have added some pics and videos."
Expect the as-yet-untitled album to be released through Sound Riot Records later this year.
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"The band is recording their new album entitled Waterlines at Watercastle Studios in Jyväskylä, Finland this month. The album will bring 10 songs. The new songs are very mature both musically and lyrically. The whole band has improved a lot since their debut album in 2005 and the vocals of Jarmo Paakkonen are more impressive than ever. The actual music is fully rich in the song-writing and playing, it isn't prog or power metal anymore; there are strong influences of Euro melodic metal and US hard rock. We
could say the band found their "own sound" for now! Visit the band website (www.excalion.com) to check the studio diary; they have added some pics and videos."
Expect the as-yet-untitled album to be released through Sound Riot Records later this year.
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| Source: | excalion.com |
| Band profile: | Excalion |
Death In The Forest Festival - Announce New Location
The Death In The Forest Festival, previously set to take place on May 20 at the Orange County Fair Grounds in upstate New York, has been relocated to the Club Avalon at 47 West 20th Street @ 6th Ave in New York City. Trouble with the weather has forced the organizers of Watchers Entertainment to move the festival to Catskill Montain Ranch in Sullivan County where they encountered legal problems with the town officials of Mamakating, forcing them to relocate the festival once again, this time to New York City. As to meet time constraints the event will now be running from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m..
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Event: | Death In The Forest Festival |
Antigama - Signs With Relapse Records
Relapse Records is proud to announce the signing of Poland's Antigama. The Warsaw-based, progressive grindcore quartet is comprised of Lukasz Myszkowski (vocals), Sebastian Rokicki (guitar), Michal Pietrasik (bass) and Krzysztof Bentkowski (drums). Rokicki comments on the signing: "Relapse is the perfect label for Antigama and we are happy to be there. We grew up on Relapse and have watched the label develop from the very beginning. Our new album for Relapse means an awesome new chapter in the history of our band." The band is planning a winter recording for their as-yet-untitled Relapse debut.
Antigama has previously released several independent releases as well as the critically-acclaimed full-length Zeroland via Selfmadegod Records. You can listen to some of their material here.
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Antigama has previously released several independent releases as well as the critically-acclaimed full-length Zeroland via Selfmadegod Records. You can listen to some of their material here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Antigama |
Swallow The Sun - Live Video Posted Online
A live video of Descending Winters, recorded at Lutakko 29.10.2005, is now available on the official website of the band (size: 10.5 MB).
| Source: | swallowthesun.net |
| Band profile: | Swallow The Sun |
Hammerfall - Studio Session, Diary/blog
Hammerfall has now entered the studio to record their sixth album. The location and producer chosen are the same as last time, Lundgård Studios in Denmark and Charlie Bauerfeind respectively. The session will continue for two months, during which time eleven tracks will be laid down.
As usual, Oscar will write a studio diary. It will be posted on the myspace blog initially, and on this site as well eventually. Check it out at:
http://blog.myspace.com/hammerfall
As usual, Oscar will write a studio diary. It will be posted on the myspace blog initially, and on this site as well eventually. Check it out at:
http://blog.myspace.com/hammerfall
| Source: | hammerfall.net |
| Band profile: | HammerFall |
Amorphis - Issue Single And Video
'The Smoke', the second single from the Eclipse album, is scheduled for release in Finland on June 7th. Included on the CD is the video clip for 'House Of Sleep'. For international orders, you can visit the Nuclear Blast Online Shop here.
The artwork for the single can be seen here.
The band continues, "Two more Finnish festival dates have been added to the tour calendar: Raumanmeren Juhannus and Himos Festival."
Amorphis' tour schedule can be found at this location.
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The artwork for the single can be seen here.
The band continues, "Two more Finnish festival dates have been added to the tour calendar: Raumanmeren Juhannus and Himos Festival."
Amorphis' tour schedule can be found at this location.
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Amorphis |
Ozzfest - Avenged Sevenfold And DragonForce Added
Both Avenged Sevenfold and DragonForce have been added to the main stage of this year's Ozzfest. Meanwhile, Ozzy Osbourne will now be headlining the festival's second stage on the following dates:
July 8 - San Bernardino, CA's @ Hyundai Pavilion of Glen Helen
July 11 - San Antonio, TX @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
July 22 - East Troy, WI @ Alpine Valley Music Theatre
The whole line up, all tour dates and more info can be found on http://www.ozzfest.com
July 8 - San Bernardino, CA's @ Hyundai Pavilion of Glen Helen
July 11 - San Antonio, TX @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
July 22 - East Troy, WI @ Alpine Valley Music Theatre
The whole line up, all tour dates and more info can be found on http://www.ozzfest.com
| Source: | ozzfest.com |
Lordi - Reach Finals Of The Eurovision Song Contest
Finnish Hard Rockers Lordi were elected to perform for their country at the Eurovision Song Contest with their song "Hard Rock Hallelujah" and managed to reach the finals, which will take place on Saturday night, 8 p.m. local time, in Athens, Greece. It will be broadcasted in all countries that are part of the European Broadcasting Union. In the semifinals, which took place tonight (May 18), Lordi managed to be one of ten acts out of 23 to reach the finals, a fate more popular mainstream acts like Kate Ryan (for Belgium) haven't met.
Metal Storm congratulates Lordi on this success and wishes all the best for Saturday!
Metal Storm congratulates Lordi on this success and wishes all the best for Saturday!
| Band profile: | Lordi |
| Event: | Eurovision Song Contest |