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Lacrimas Profundere - New Video Available
Napalm Records is offering the band's new video, "Again It's Over," for download here:
http://videos.napalmrecords.at/videos/lacrimas-againitsover.wmv
http://videos.napalmrecords.at/videos/lacrimas-againitsover.wmv
| Source: | napalmrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Lacrimas Profundere |
Destroyer 666 - Updates
24 / 4 / 2006 Transmission IV
Returned now somewhat intact from the Whisky and Wrath Tour. No tour report, you were either there or you were'nt. No vicarious thrills here I'm afraid. But in short, fucking Killer! Only a one or two quiet shows throughout the whole 18 shows.
Revenge were great to tour with. Fine folk. Folk whose actions reflect clearly there lyrics, image and stance. An honour and pleasure for all in D666. Our thanks to all the maniac wild wolves and foxes who made it out to the shows to support the tour. We are truly indebted to you. We know its been a long time since our last release, so to recieve so much continued support is a humbling experience.
And finally on that front, our thanks to Steve and Shaky Axel for a massive effort in the face of sometimes dispiriting obstacles. For those who asked, yes, we are working on a new album which we hope to record after the US/Mexico/Sth America Assault both of which are planned for late in the year. Dates will be posted when confirmed.
Returned now somewhat intact from the Whisky and Wrath Tour. No tour report, you were either there or you were'nt. No vicarious thrills here I'm afraid. But in short, fucking Killer! Only a one or two quiet shows throughout the whole 18 shows.
Revenge were great to tour with. Fine folk. Folk whose actions reflect clearly there lyrics, image and stance. An honour and pleasure for all in D666. Our thanks to all the maniac wild wolves and foxes who made it out to the shows to support the tour. We are truly indebted to you. We know its been a long time since our last release, so to recieve so much continued support is a humbling experience.
And finally on that front, our thanks to Steve and Shaky Axel for a massive effort in the face of sometimes dispiriting obstacles. For those who asked, yes, we are working on a new album which we hope to record after the US/Mexico/Sth America Assault both of which are planned for late in the year. Dates will be posted when confirmed.
| Source: | destroyer666.net |
| Band profile: | Deströyer 666 |
HIM - Video Posted Online
HIM's new video for the song "Killing Loneliness" has been posted online at this location.
The new "Killing Loneliness" video was shot on April 2 in Los Angeles, California. HIM were joined in the new clip ? which was directed by Nathan Cox (Queens Of The Stone Age, Marilyn Manson, Korn, Linkin Park, Staind, Disturbed) ? by tattoo artist Kat Von D; she is one of the featured artists on the Discovery Channel's "Miami Ink" series and has made a name for herself as the go-to gal for HIM fans who'd like to mark their bodies with the band's logo, the heartagram
To view the original version of the "Killing Loneliness" video ? which was reportedly scrapped due to a "poor American response," according to the group's frontman, Ville Valo ? click here.
Source : http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net
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The new "Killing Loneliness" video was shot on April 2 in Los Angeles, California. HIM were joined in the new clip ? which was directed by Nathan Cox (Queens Of The Stone Age, Marilyn Manson, Korn, Linkin Park, Staind, Disturbed) ? by tattoo artist Kat Von D; she is one of the featured artists on the Discovery Channel's "Miami Ink" series and has made a name for herself as the go-to gal for HIM fans who'd like to mark their bodies with the band's logo, the heartagram
To view the original version of the "Killing Loneliness" video ? which was reportedly scrapped due to a "poor American response," according to the group's frontman, Ville Valo ? click here.
Source : http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net
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| Band profile: | HIM |
Shining - Working On New Album
An update by Kvarforth has been posted at Osmore Records website:
" We have just returned from the Razors Across Europe tour we made throughout Europe. The ten ceremonies, and three emergency hospital visits, were more or less successful and we will soon return better and even more determined of your demise soon. We did face some real severe problems in Budapest though due to our drummer and had to cancel the show because of this however, we will be back shortly in order to fuck you up in a more sincere and professional way! We would like to thank foremost URGEHAL for coming along and proving that there still are some genuine Black Metal bands out there not bowing for anyone or anything, and a massive thanks to my long time partner in crime Attila Cshair for helping us out in Budapest (without you, Ludwig would have probably been dead by now)...
Shining , the fifth, in the making
Some days ago we entered the caverns of Radio Halland in order to record our fifth studio album and if we manage to keep the time schedule we have set this pernicious piece of malignancy should be finished and ready for release within 4 weeks. "V / Halmstad", will contain six tracks of the darkest, yet most controversial, material we have written to date!
01. Yttligare Ett Steg Närmare Total Jävla Utfrysning (yet another step towards complete fucking desolation)
02. Längtar Bort Från Mitt Hjärta (longing away from my heart)
03. Låt Oss Ta Allt Från Varandra (let us take all from the one and the other)
04. Besvikelsens Dystra Monotoni (the dismal monotony of disappointments)
05. Åttiosextusenfyrahundra (eight thousand four hundred)
06. Neka Morgondagen (deny the day of tomorrow)
Apart from this we have also recorded a few additional tracks which will be used for an upcoming EP release, titled "Ett Steg I Helt Fel Riktning", which should be released sometime at the end of the year most likely featuring the video we're currently making as bonus...
For those still unaware, Casado left the band and have been replaced by Gråby (ex-ONDSKAPT) and John Doe, the king of SG and psychotic behavior, by Huss. We wish him all the success with his future projects and performances."
Shining website is now http://www.shiningangst.se
" We have just returned from the Razors Across Europe tour we made throughout Europe. The ten ceremonies, and three emergency hospital visits, were more or less successful and we will soon return better and even more determined of your demise soon. We did face some real severe problems in Budapest though due to our drummer and had to cancel the show because of this however, we will be back shortly in order to fuck you up in a more sincere and professional way! We would like to thank foremost URGEHAL for coming along and proving that there still are some genuine Black Metal bands out there not bowing for anyone or anything, and a massive thanks to my long time partner in crime Attila Cshair for helping us out in Budapest (without you, Ludwig would have probably been dead by now)...
Shining , the fifth, in the making
Some days ago we entered the caverns of Radio Halland in order to record our fifth studio album and if we manage to keep the time schedule we have set this pernicious piece of malignancy should be finished and ready for release within 4 weeks. "V / Halmstad", will contain six tracks of the darkest, yet most controversial, material we have written to date!
01. Yttligare Ett Steg Närmare Total Jävla Utfrysning (yet another step towards complete fucking desolation)
02. Längtar Bort Från Mitt Hjärta (longing away from my heart)
03. Låt Oss Ta Allt Från Varandra (let us take all from the one and the other)
04. Besvikelsens Dystra Monotoni (the dismal monotony of disappointments)
05. Åttiosextusenfyrahundra (eight thousand four hundred)
06. Neka Morgondagen (deny the day of tomorrow)
Apart from this we have also recorded a few additional tracks which will be used for an upcoming EP release, titled "Ett Steg I Helt Fel Riktning", which should be released sometime at the end of the year most likely featuring the video we're currently making as bonus...
For those still unaware, Casado left the band and have been replaced by Gråby (ex-ONDSKAPT) and John Doe, the king of SG and psychotic behavior, by Huss. We wish him all the success with his future projects and performances."
Shining website is now http://www.shiningangst.se
| Source: | osmoseproductions.com |
| Band profile: | Shining |
Anathema - A New DVD Will Be Released Soon!
News for immediate release!!!
Metal Mind Productions is very proud to announce that on 29th of May 2006 the label will release a new Anathema DVD - "A Moment in Time".
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 - live video footage, video clips, documentary. DVD will be available also in a limited edition with bonus audio
CD.
The artwork to "A Moment In Time" DVD was done by Travis Smith famous for his artworks for Anathema, Skinlab, Nevermore, Devin Townsend, Riverside and others.
Anathema has a cult status on the world's rock music scene. Coming out of underground metal scene they easily transformed in to the best alternative rock outfit. Every day brings them new followers around the world. Friday, 29th April is their last day of very succesful UK & Ireland tour supporting HIM. The best is yet to come for Anathema.
ANATHEMA - A MOMENT IN TIME
DVD Cat. Nr: MMP DVD 0075
DVD+CD limited digipack edition Cat. Nr: MMP DVD 0076
Label: Metal Mind Records
Distribution: Metal Mind Productions
Format: DVD-5, NTSC, Region 0
Genre: Alternative rock
DVD total running time: approx. 100 minutes
DVD+CD total running time: approx. 180 minutes
TRACK LIST:
Metalmania 2006 - Live:
01. Shroud of False
02. Fragile Dreams
03. Balance
04. Closer
05. Lost Control
06. Empty
07. Natural Disaster
08. Inner Silence
09. One Last Goodbye
10. Judgement
11. Panic
12. Flying
13. Angelica
14. Comfortably Numb
+ bonus features (tbc soon)
LINE-UP
Vincent - vocals, guitar, vocoder
Danny - guitar, vocals, keyboards
Jamie - bass
Les - keyboards
John - drums
WEBSITE
http://www.anathema.ws
More information to follow soon!!!
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Metal Mind Productions is very proud to announce that on 29th of May 2006 the label will release a new Anathema DVD - "A Moment in Time".
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 - live video footage, video clips, documentary. DVD will be available also in a limited edition with bonus audio
CD.
The artwork to "A Moment In Time" DVD was done by Travis Smith famous for his artworks for Anathema, Skinlab, Nevermore, Devin Townsend, Riverside and others.
Anathema has a cult status on the world's rock music scene. Coming out of underground metal scene they easily transformed in to the best alternative rock outfit. Every day brings them new followers around the world. Friday, 29th April is their last day of very succesful UK & Ireland tour supporting HIM. The best is yet to come for Anathema.
ANATHEMA - A MOMENT IN TIME
DVD Cat. Nr: MMP DVD 0075
DVD+CD limited digipack edition Cat. Nr: MMP DVD 0076
Label: Metal Mind Records
Distribution: Metal Mind Productions
Format: DVD-5, NTSC, Region 0
Genre: Alternative rock
DVD total running time: approx. 100 minutes
DVD+CD total running time: approx. 180 minutes
TRACK LIST:
Metalmania 2006 - Live:
01. Shroud of False
02. Fragile Dreams
03. Balance
04. Closer
05. Lost Control
06. Empty
07. Natural Disaster
08. Inner Silence
09. One Last Goodbye
10. Judgement
11. Panic
12. Flying
13. Angelica
14. Comfortably Numb
+ bonus features (tbc soon)
LINE-UP
Vincent - vocals, guitar, vocoder
Danny - guitar, vocals, keyboards
Jamie - bass
Les - keyboards
John - drums
WEBSITE
http://www.anathema.ws
More information to follow soon!!!
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| Source: | metalmind.com.pl ) |
| Band profile: | Anathema |
Laethora - Sign To The End Records
Laethora, the new band featuring members of Dark Tranquility and The Provenance have signed to The End Records for release in North America and Australia.
On their official website the band posted the following statement :
"The Laethora collective is pleased to announce our signing to The End Records for the North American and Australian territories. We're content that the cooperation will be prosperous for both parties and are looking forward to delivering some quality metal to the masses. The debut album, 'March of the Parasite,' is still being finalized, but a teaser rough mix of the track "Black Void Remembrance" can be experienced by visiting laethora.com or by obtaining the 'Alternate Endings' sampler CD from The End Records."
The band will release their forthcoming album 'March of the Parasite' sometime in 2006.
Source : http://www.laethora.com
On their official website the band posted the following statement :
"The Laethora collective is pleased to announce our signing to The End Records for the North American and Australian territories. We're content that the cooperation will be prosperous for both parties and are looking forward to delivering some quality metal to the masses. The debut album, 'March of the Parasite,' is still being finalized, but a teaser rough mix of the track "Black Void Remembrance" can be experienced by visiting laethora.com or by obtaining the 'Alternate Endings' sampler CD from The End Records."
The band will release their forthcoming album 'March of the Parasite' sometime in 2006.
Source : http://www.laethora.com
| Band profile: | Laethora |
Battered - New Video Online
Battered (band formed by fomer Einherjer members) posted the video from the song "Not One" from their debut album on their official website http://xxx.battered1.com
Rush - Working On New Material
Neil Peart posted an update on his official website, here there are some extracts from his message:
"The day I picked up Alex and Geddy at the local airport was sunny, but near freezing, and the three of us hugged each other through masses of coats, scarves, and gloves. All bundled-up like . . . Canadians in winter."
...
"Earlier this winter, when the three of us were making plans for our meeting in Quebec, I had been jokingly calling it our "corporate retreat." And indeed, we do have some "business" to discuss, but first ? we eat and drink."
...
"As recounted in my previous news report, back in January I had sent Alex and Geddy some lyrics. I knew they had been working with some of them, but I hadn't heard anything yet. That day in my kitchen, we had a momentary panic when Alex went searching through his bags and couldn't find the CD ? frantically calling his son Adrian in Toronto to try to have it sent up, or to be uploaded somehow to the Internet so we could download it there (the extremities of modern technology). Adrian reported that he couldn't find the CD in Alex's studio either. Alex had another look in the part of his bag where "he would never put it," and walked back into the kitchen holding the clear plastic case, shaking his head.
"That was close."
We gathered before the fire in the living room and started listening. As the songs played out, the response we all shared was a sense of clarity ? for Alex and Geddy, playing the songs for me that first time threw their strengths and weaknesses into sharp contrast, and they kept saying things like, "I know what we have to do here." Same for me, lyrically ? I was very gratified to hear parts that worked, saying "Yeah" when I heard Geddy sing a line just perfectly, while also knowing right away what I could improve upon.
There were five song sketches ? guitar, vocals, and drum machine ? and I liked them all. I also noticed those songs already seemed to have a sort of unity, a stylistic approach of chord structures, rhythms, and vocal delivery that I could only describe as "spiritual." I'll say no more about that aspect until we get farther into it, but it was wonderful that after thirty years of working together, we could still find different paths to explore together."
...
"So now I'm going to spend the month of May in Toronto, where we have rented a small studio. It will be great to have the opportunity to work together on those songs, and hopefully some new ones, too. For me, after spending more than a year working on my book, Roadshow, it will be nice to take off the "author" hat (BMW Motorcycles baseball cap) and put on my "lyricist" hat (the old cowboy special, given to me by a fan in Dallas, that I always think helps keep my versifying down-to-earth) and my "drummer" hat (African prayer cap).
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"The day I picked up Alex and Geddy at the local airport was sunny, but near freezing, and the three of us hugged each other through masses of coats, scarves, and gloves. All bundled-up like . . . Canadians in winter."
...
"Earlier this winter, when the three of us were making plans for our meeting in Quebec, I had been jokingly calling it our "corporate retreat." And indeed, we do have some "business" to discuss, but first ? we eat and drink."
...
"As recounted in my previous news report, back in January I had sent Alex and Geddy some lyrics. I knew they had been working with some of them, but I hadn't heard anything yet. That day in my kitchen, we had a momentary panic when Alex went searching through his bags and couldn't find the CD ? frantically calling his son Adrian in Toronto to try to have it sent up, or to be uploaded somehow to the Internet so we could download it there (the extremities of modern technology). Adrian reported that he couldn't find the CD in Alex's studio either. Alex had another look in the part of his bag where "he would never put it," and walked back into the kitchen holding the clear plastic case, shaking his head.
"That was close."
We gathered before the fire in the living room and started listening. As the songs played out, the response we all shared was a sense of clarity ? for Alex and Geddy, playing the songs for me that first time threw their strengths and weaknesses into sharp contrast, and they kept saying things like, "I know what we have to do here." Same for me, lyrically ? I was very gratified to hear parts that worked, saying "Yeah" when I heard Geddy sing a line just perfectly, while also knowing right away what I could improve upon.
There were five song sketches ? guitar, vocals, and drum machine ? and I liked them all. I also noticed those songs already seemed to have a sort of unity, a stylistic approach of chord structures, rhythms, and vocal delivery that I could only describe as "spiritual." I'll say no more about that aspect until we get farther into it, but it was wonderful that after thirty years of working together, we could still find different paths to explore together."
...
"So now I'm going to spend the month of May in Toronto, where we have rented a small studio. It will be great to have the opportunity to work together on those songs, and hopefully some new ones, too. For me, after spending more than a year working on my book, Roadshow, it will be nice to take off the "author" hat (BMW Motorcycles baseball cap) and put on my "lyricist" hat (the old cowboy special, given to me by a fan in Dallas, that I always think helps keep my versifying down-to-earth) and my "drummer" hat (African prayer cap).
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| Band profile: | Rush |
Ved Buens Ende - To Come Back
The following message was posted at Kyrck Productions website:
"Ved Buens Ende have agreed to do an official LP version of "Those..." demo on LP with Kyrck Productions and also record a new track only for this release to make it special and state their comeback."
"Ved Buens Ende have agreed to do an official LP version of "Those..." demo on LP with Kyrck Productions and also record a new track only for this release to make it special and state their comeback."
| Source: | kyrck-productions.cjb.net |
| Band profile: | Ved Buens Ende |
Tarja Turunen - Inks Deal With Universal Music
Tarja Turunen, ex Nightwish singer, posted a message on her website talking about her plans for 2006:
"I am glad to announce my plans for the rest of this year.
Some new concerts have been added to the "Concerts" section of this web page. Please check them there. By the way, we are also working on the design of a new web page that will be ready soon.
Next info hopefully will make us all very happy: Nightwish "End of an Era" DVD and CD are ready to be released with our partners worldwide.
Finally, my brother's Teo Turunen debut album is ready and we are expecting to make it available in Finland during this summer. We did one duet together and I arranged and recorded with some friends the backing vocals. It was a lot of fun!
The Christmas project that started in 2004 with the single "Yhden Enkelin Unelma" (One Angel's Dream) and continued in 2005 with the tour in Europe, will come to an end next Christmas.
The recordings for the full Christmas album will take place from the end of June until the end of August 2006. We will mix it next September. Esa Nieminen will produce it as he did with the single that already reached Platinum sales in Finland!
I have already chosen all the songs for the album that is called "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" (Breath From Heaven). Some songs I have performed in the last tour, but the album will also include new ones. I am very grateful for the song suggestions that many of you gave me. It helped me a lot.
The Christmas tour 2006 is already confirmed as well.
We will call it Henkäys Ikuisuudesta Kiertue (Breath from heaven Tour). You can find all the dates in the "concerts" section.
For the first time I will perform as a solo artist in so many cities in Finland. This makes me very excited! We will also visit Russia where I haven't been in many years!
Last tour was entirely acoustic, but this time, I will be performing with a live band accompanied by strings and flute. As you can imagine, the program will be totally renewed.
At last, but not least important, I am honoured to start a long cooperation with Universal Music Domestic Division Germany for my solo career.
We are at the moment working with my first solo album. It's a big, ambitious project that will require a lot of dedication and energy. I am really looking forward to see what the future brings for me as an artist.
I welcome you to the beginning of a new era?
With love, Tarja"
"I am glad to announce my plans for the rest of this year.
Some new concerts have been added to the "Concerts" section of this web page. Please check them there. By the way, we are also working on the design of a new web page that will be ready soon.
Next info hopefully will make us all very happy: Nightwish "End of an Era" DVD and CD are ready to be released with our partners worldwide.
Finally, my brother's Teo Turunen debut album is ready and we are expecting to make it available in Finland during this summer. We did one duet together and I arranged and recorded with some friends the backing vocals. It was a lot of fun!
The Christmas project that started in 2004 with the single "Yhden Enkelin Unelma" (One Angel's Dream) and continued in 2005 with the tour in Europe, will come to an end next Christmas.
The recordings for the full Christmas album will take place from the end of June until the end of August 2006. We will mix it next September. Esa Nieminen will produce it as he did with the single that already reached Platinum sales in Finland!
I have already chosen all the songs for the album that is called "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" (Breath From Heaven). Some songs I have performed in the last tour, but the album will also include new ones. I am very grateful for the song suggestions that many of you gave me. It helped me a lot.
The Christmas tour 2006 is already confirmed as well.
We will call it Henkäys Ikuisuudesta Kiertue (Breath from heaven Tour). You can find all the dates in the "concerts" section.
For the first time I will perform as a solo artist in so many cities in Finland. This makes me very excited! We will also visit Russia where I haven't been in many years!
Last tour was entirely acoustic, but this time, I will be performing with a live band accompanied by strings and flute. As you can imagine, the program will be totally renewed.
At last, but not least important, I am honoured to start a long cooperation with Universal Music Domestic Division Germany for my solo career.
We are at the moment working with my first solo album. It's a big, ambitious project that will require a lot of dedication and energy. I am really looking forward to see what the future brings for me as an artist.
I welcome you to the beginning of a new era?
With love, Tarja"
| Source: | tarjaturunen.com |
| Band profile: | Tarja |
Celtic Frost - New Song Online For Streaming
The new song "Ground" is online now and can be streamed in at this location.
Following the album's release, CELTIC FROST will commence extensive touring, covering several major European festivals this summer as well as a full North American tour in the autumn. Check all confirmed European live dates below:
CELTIC FROST
31.05.2006 Vosselaar - Belgium @ Biebob
01.06.2006 Zaandam - Holland @ Kade
03.06.2006 Gelsenkirchen - Germany @ Rock Hard Festival
10.06.2006 Sölvesborg - Sweden @ Sweden Rock Festival
25.06.2006 Clisson - France @ Hellfest
30.06.2006 Roitzschjora - Germany @ With Full Force
02.07.2006 Helsinki - Finland @ Tuska Festival
12.07.2006 Malakassa - Greece @ Rockwave Festival
29.07.2006 Gernika - Spain @ Metalway Festival
30.07.2006 Jerez - Spain @ Metalway Festival
04.08.2006 Wacken - Germany @ Wacken Open Air
06.08.2006 Kavarna - Bulgaria @ Monsters of Rock
26.08.2006 Bergen - Norway @ Hole In The Sky Festival
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Following the album's release, CELTIC FROST will commence extensive touring, covering several major European festivals this summer as well as a full North American tour in the autumn. Check all confirmed European live dates below:
CELTIC FROST
31.05.2006 Vosselaar - Belgium @ Biebob
01.06.2006 Zaandam - Holland @ Kade
03.06.2006 Gelsenkirchen - Germany @ Rock Hard Festival
10.06.2006 Sölvesborg - Sweden @ Sweden Rock Festival
25.06.2006 Clisson - France @ Hellfest
30.06.2006 Roitzschjora - Germany @ With Full Force
02.07.2006 Helsinki - Finland @ Tuska Festival
12.07.2006 Malakassa - Greece @ Rockwave Festival
29.07.2006 Gernika - Spain @ Metalway Festival
30.07.2006 Jerez - Spain @ Metalway Festival
04.08.2006 Wacken - Germany @ Wacken Open Air
06.08.2006 Kavarna - Bulgaria @ Monsters of Rock
26.08.2006 Bergen - Norway @ Hole In The Sky Festival
Read more ››
| Source: | centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | Celtic Frost |
Lordi - Tuska Fest Will Help Them For Eurovision
Finland's eurovision song contest participant Lordi's performance jeopardized because of outrageous pyrotechnics bill - Tuska Open Air Metal Festival to the rescue
Scandinavia's premier metal festival, Tuska Open Air Metal Festival taking place in Kaisaniemi, Helsinki, Finland, during 30.6.-2.7. has decided to take action in assisting Finland's controversial Eurovision song contest participant, Lordi, with unrealistic pyrotechnics expenses.
Although Lordi representing Finland in the Eurovision song contest raised very blunt opinions from the start, things took a serious turn for the worse when Finnish National Radio received a cost estimate for the pyrotechnics required in Lordi's show. The German company who has the exclusive right in providing the special effects for the contest, presented the Finns with an estimate which is in no way compatible with the tariffs of past years, the final amount climbing to tens of thousands of Euros. Currently the Finnish National Radio (YLE) is pondering the option of pulling out of the contest altogether.
Tuska-Festival is no stranger when it comes to struggling with tariffs, therefore Tuska-organization is deeply concerned with the current situation. Pyrotechnics are a vital part of Lordi's show and performing without them makes no sense.
Tuska-Festival promoter Jouni Markkanen pointed out that if public funds aren't sufficient to put on a proper show, let's get the money elsewhere. Therefore Tuska-Festival will pay the first 5000 Euros of the pyrotechnic costs.
This is also intended as a challenge for others working within the music industry to do their share. Even smaller amounts help.
Tuska-Festival is Scandinavia's premier metal festival. This festival takes place right in the center of Helsinki, 2006 edition being the ninth consecutive annual Tuska-Festival. This year's line-up features the likes of Venom, Celtic Frost and Sonata Arctica along with 28 other metal artists. Lordi appeared at Tuska in 2003.
Additional Information:
http://www.tuska-festival.fi
http://www.yle.fi/eurovision
Scandinavia's premier metal festival, Tuska Open Air Metal Festival taking place in Kaisaniemi, Helsinki, Finland, during 30.6.-2.7. has decided to take action in assisting Finland's controversial Eurovision song contest participant, Lordi, with unrealistic pyrotechnics expenses.
Although Lordi representing Finland in the Eurovision song contest raised very blunt opinions from the start, things took a serious turn for the worse when Finnish National Radio received a cost estimate for the pyrotechnics required in Lordi's show. The German company who has the exclusive right in providing the special effects for the contest, presented the Finns with an estimate which is in no way compatible with the tariffs of past years, the final amount climbing to tens of thousands of Euros. Currently the Finnish National Radio (YLE) is pondering the option of pulling out of the contest altogether.
Tuska-Festival is no stranger when it comes to struggling with tariffs, therefore Tuska-organization is deeply concerned with the current situation. Pyrotechnics are a vital part of Lordi's show and performing without them makes no sense.
Tuska-Festival promoter Jouni Markkanen pointed out that if public funds aren't sufficient to put on a proper show, let's get the money elsewhere. Therefore Tuska-Festival will pay the first 5000 Euros of the pyrotechnic costs.
This is also intended as a challenge for others working within the music industry to do their share. Even smaller amounts help.
Tuska-Festival is Scandinavia's premier metal festival. This festival takes place right in the center of Helsinki, 2006 edition being the ninth consecutive annual Tuska-Festival. This year's line-up features the likes of Venom, Celtic Frost and Sonata Arctica along with 28 other metal artists. Lordi appeared at Tuska in 2003.
Additional Information:
http://www.tuska-festival.fi
http://www.yle.fi/eurovision
| Source: | Tuska Festival |
| Band profile: | Lordi |
Manticora - Set Release Date For Upcoming Album
The release date for The Black Circus pt. 1 will be August 25th in Europe (August 28th in France). The American release date should be approximately the same, Japan and Korea release should follow up on these dates.
| Source: | manticora.dk |
| Band profile: | Manticora |
Evrytime I Die - Gear from the Gutter Contest
Every Time I Die is giving you the chance to win all the equipment they'll be using on this summer's Warped Tour. Enter now through June 7 and youcould win all this:
* VHT New Deliverance D120H guitar head and D412 guitar cabinet
* ESP/LTD L Viper 50 guitar
* ESP/LTD LB 154 4-string red bass
* QR series 5-piece drum kit
* Gibraltar 9600 cymbal/drum stands and drum seat
* Sabian full set of X520 cymbals
* 1 bass amp
* Randall RH150G3 150W head and R412CXM 320W guitar cabinet
The best part? The band will bring the winner on stage at a show this summer and give them everything...even the cowbell!
Direct link to the contest:
https://secure.fye.com/sweepstakes.aspx?loc=62015
Preferred retail link for their most recent album =]
http://shop.fye.com/product.aspx'sku=63996728&loc=62015
http://shop.fye.com/product.aspx'sku=63996728
Official site:
http://www.everytimeidie.com
Every Time I Die on Vans Warped Tour 2006:
6/16 Germain Amphitheater, Columbus, OH
6/17 Marcus Amphitheatre, Milwaukee,WI
6/18 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, MN
6/19 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Bonner Springs,KS
6/21 Starwood Amphitheatre, Antioch, TN
6/22 Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Jacksonville, FL
6/24 Bicentennial Park, Miami, FL
6/25 Tinker Field, Orlando, FL
6/26 Exchange Park Fairgrounds, Ladson, SC
6/28 HiFi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA
6/30 Reliant Center, Houston, TX
7/2 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Selma, TX
7/6 Coors Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA
7/7 Los Angeles County Fairgrounds, Pomona,CA
7/8 Pier 30/32, San Francisco,CA
7/9 Selland Arena, Fresno, CA
7/11 Seaside Park, Ventura, CA
7/12 Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
7/13 Sleep Train Amphitheatre, Marysville, CA
7/15 Gorge Amphitheatre, George, WA
7/22 Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City, UT
7/23 Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
7/25 UMB Bank Pavilion, Maryland Heights, MO
7/26 Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati,OH
7/27 Post-Gazette Pavilion at Star Lake, Burgettstown, PA
7/28 Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville, IN
7/29 Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
7/30 Tweeter Center Chicago, Tinley Park, IL
8/01 Darien Lake - Performing Arts Center, Darien Center, NY
8/02 Fitchburg Airport, Fitchburg, MA
8/03 Tweeter Center, Camden, NJ
8/04 Toyota Pavilion, Scranton, PA
8/05 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
8/06 Englishtown Raceway, OLD BRIDGE, NJ
8/08 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte, NC
8/09 Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VA
8/11 Tower City Amphitheatre, Cleveland, OH
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* VHT New Deliverance D120H guitar head and D412 guitar cabinet
* ESP/LTD L Viper 50 guitar
* ESP/LTD LB 154 4-string red bass
* QR series 5-piece drum kit
* Gibraltar 9600 cymbal/drum stands and drum seat
* Sabian full set of X520 cymbals
* 1 bass amp
* Randall RH150G3 150W head and R412CXM 320W guitar cabinet
The best part? The band will bring the winner on stage at a show this summer and give them everything...even the cowbell!
Direct link to the contest:
https://secure.fye.com/sweepstakes.aspx?loc=62015
Preferred retail link for their most recent album =]
http://shop.fye.com/product.aspx'sku=63996728&loc=62015
http://shop.fye.com/product.aspx'sku=63996728
Official site:
http://www.everytimeidie.com
Every Time I Die on Vans Warped Tour 2006:
6/16 Germain Amphitheater, Columbus, OH
6/17 Marcus Amphitheatre, Milwaukee,WI
6/18 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, MN
6/19 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Bonner Springs,KS
6/21 Starwood Amphitheatre, Antioch, TN
6/22 Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Jacksonville, FL
6/24 Bicentennial Park, Miami, FL
6/25 Tinker Field, Orlando, FL
6/26 Exchange Park Fairgrounds, Ladson, SC
6/28 HiFi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA
6/30 Reliant Center, Houston, TX
7/2 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Selma, TX
7/6 Coors Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA
7/7 Los Angeles County Fairgrounds, Pomona,CA
7/8 Pier 30/32, San Francisco,CA
7/9 Selland Arena, Fresno, CA
7/11 Seaside Park, Ventura, CA
7/12 Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
7/13 Sleep Train Amphitheatre, Marysville, CA
7/15 Gorge Amphitheatre, George, WA
7/22 Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City, UT
7/23 Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
7/25 UMB Bank Pavilion, Maryland Heights, MO
7/26 Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati,OH
7/27 Post-Gazette Pavilion at Star Lake, Burgettstown, PA
7/28 Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville, IN
7/29 Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
7/30 Tweeter Center Chicago, Tinley Park, IL
8/01 Darien Lake - Performing Arts Center, Darien Center, NY
8/02 Fitchburg Airport, Fitchburg, MA
8/03 Tweeter Center, Camden, NJ
8/04 Toyota Pavilion, Scranton, PA
8/05 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
8/06 Englishtown Raceway, OLD BRIDGE, NJ
8/08 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte, NC
8/09 Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VA
8/11 Tower City Amphitheatre, Cleveland, OH
Read more ››
| Source: | Special Ops Media |
Shores Of Sheol - New Release
"Tracklist for the upcoming debut album, titled "Monumentum":
1. The Forgotten Kingdom
2. Trails of the Morbid
3. Mystic Visions
4. Punishment of Existence
5. Firebringer
6. The Avernus Passage
7. Monumentum
8. Under Thy Mighty Wings
9. Fgmenth - Thy Gift (Rotting Christ cover)
Release date: 6. June 2006, through Warwolf Productions"
1. The Forgotten Kingdom
2. Trails of the Morbid
3. Mystic Visions
4. Punishment of Existence
5. Firebringer
6. The Avernus Passage
7. Monumentum
8. Under Thy Mighty Wings
9. Fgmenth - Thy Gift (Rotting Christ cover)
Release date: 6. June 2006, through Warwolf Productions"
| Source: | gratis-webserver.de |