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Entwine: Title of the new album
Finnish goth-metallers ENTWINE have set "DiEversity" as the title of their new album, due in Finland on March 1 through Spinefarm Records (Century Media in the rest of Europe and the U.S.)..
The follow-up to 2002's "Time Of Despair" was recorded at Astia Studios in Lappeenranta, Finland with producer Anssi Kippo (CHILDREN OF BODOM, SINERGY, NORTHER) and was mixed at Finnvox studios in Helsinki with Mikko Karmila (NIGHTWISH, STRATOVARIUS).
ENTWINE will celebrate the release of their new album with a March 5 performance at Sibelius house's Finlandia club in Lahti, Finland.
"Time Of Despair" entered the Finnish album charts at No. 24 upon its release in June 2002. The album's first single, "The Pit", debuted at No. 6 on the Finnish singles chart.
The follow-up to 2002's "Time Of Despair" was recorded at Astia Studios in Lappeenranta, Finland with producer Anssi Kippo (CHILDREN OF BODOM, SINERGY, NORTHER) and was mixed at Finnvox studios in Helsinki with Mikko Karmila (NIGHTWISH, STRATOVARIUS).
ENTWINE will celebrate the release of their new album with a March 5 performance at Sibelius house's Finlandia club in Lahti, Finland.
"Time Of Despair" entered the Finnish album charts at No. 24 upon its release in June 2002. The album's first single, "The Pit", debuted at No. 6 on the Finnish singles chart.
| Band profile: | Entwine |
Timo Kotipelto Has Completed Work on His New Album
From Blabbermouth.net
Former STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto has completed work on his second solo album, tentatively due in the spring through Century Media Records.
The as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2002's "Waiting For The Dawn" (issued under the KOTIPELTO banner) reportedly features "more or less the same" recording lineup as that on the debut, which featured contributions from Mike Romeo (guitars, SYMPHONY X), Roland Grapow (guitars, MASTERPLAN/ex-HELLOWEEN), Arjen Lucassen (guitars, AYREON), Sami Virtanen (guitars, JOE DOAKES), Jari Kainulainen (bass, STRATOVARIUS), Mirka Rantanen (drums, TUNNEL VISION), Gas (drums, H.I.M.), Janne Warman (keyboards, CHILDREN OF BODOM) and Mikko Harkin (keyboards, SONATA ARCTICA).
Commenting recently on his departure from STRATOVARIUS, Kotipelto said, "I know a lot of fans are sad about this situation. And I really am SORRY about it. There are a lot of things in the world that I alone can't control... One thing is for sure, it's not about money. The problems are somewhere else." Regarding his final appearance with STRATOVARIUS at the upcoming Piorno Rock festival in Spain on February 28, Kotipelto said, "Unfortunately, yes, I have to . I have signed the contract . But I try to give my best to the fans. I don't care what happens at the backstage..."
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Former STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto has completed work on his second solo album, tentatively due in the spring through Century Media Records.
The as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2002's "Waiting For The Dawn" (issued under the KOTIPELTO banner) reportedly features "more or less the same" recording lineup as that on the debut, which featured contributions from Mike Romeo (guitars, SYMPHONY X), Roland Grapow (guitars, MASTERPLAN/ex-HELLOWEEN), Arjen Lucassen (guitars, AYREON), Sami Virtanen (guitars, JOE DOAKES), Jari Kainulainen (bass, STRATOVARIUS), Mirka Rantanen (drums, TUNNEL VISION), Gas (drums, H.I.M.), Janne Warman (keyboards, CHILDREN OF BODOM) and Mikko Harkin (keyboards, SONATA ARCTICA).
Commenting recently on his departure from STRATOVARIUS, Kotipelto said, "I know a lot of fans are sad about this situation. And I really am SORRY about it. There are a lot of things in the world that I alone can't control... One thing is for sure, it's not about money. The problems are somewhere else." Regarding his final appearance with STRATOVARIUS at the upcoming Piorno Rock festival in Spain on February 28, Kotipelto said, "Unfortunately, yes, I have to . I have signed the contract . But I try to give my best to the fans. I don't care what happens at the backstage..."
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| Band profile: | Stratovarius |
Edguy - Secret German show
A secret Edguy show has been announced for the 21st or 22nd of January in Cologne! The exact date of the show will be announced within 24 hours here at the official site!
Edguy is going to play an exclusive "secret" show in Cologne's mini club Underground, that will be video-taped for the German music TV show WDR-Rockpalast. Tickets will be strictly limited as the club has only a capacity of a maximum of less than 250 people, a great atmosophere and an unforgettable party will be guaranteed. Besides the classic songs Edguy will present some of their new songs world exclusively! You'll be informed during the next 24 hours on this site, where to get the tickets. Tickets will probably be available for less than 10 Euros, and to avoid black-market-dealing probably only two tickets will be available per order. Stay tuned to the site for exclusive details!
Edguy is going to play an exclusive "secret" show in Cologne's mini club Underground, that will be video-taped for the German music TV show WDR-Rockpalast. Tickets will be strictly limited as the club has only a capacity of a maximum of less than 250 people, a great atmosophere and an unforgettable party will be guaranteed. Besides the classic songs Edguy will present some of their new songs world exclusively! You'll be informed during the next 24 hours on this site, where to get the tickets. Tickets will probably be available for less than 10 Euros, and to avoid black-market-dealing probably only two tickets will be available per order. Stay tuned to the site for exclusive details!
| Band profile: | Edguy |
Dark Tranquillity to record new album soon
Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have updated their site with the following message:
"Time for some new-year activity on the site. As you probably have noticed, updates have been somewhat scarce recently, but rest assured that we're not resting on our laurels. The songwriting for the next album is commencing with full force, and in a not-too-distant future we'll begin recording our seventh full length album. More details regarding where, when and why will be posted here soon.
The DVD is now available in the US as well - finally! For a list of (worldwide) online vendors selling it, please visit Gtranquillity's site at www.dark-tranquillity.nl.
For an upcoming project, we'd like to hear from people with DARK TRANQUILLITY tattoos, so if you're one of the lucky few, please get in touch via info@darktranquillity.com.
The mini tour in Italy about a month ago was a huge success, and we'd like to thank all of you that made it such a great experience. Photos from some of the shows will be uploaded in the near future.
Other than this, there are a few promising things, that doubtlessly will make many of you happy, in the pipeline, but before anything is 100% confirmed, we can't go public with any details."
"Time for some new-year activity on the site. As you probably have noticed, updates have been somewhat scarce recently, but rest assured that we're not resting on our laurels. The songwriting for the next album is commencing with full force, and in a not-too-distant future we'll begin recording our seventh full length album. More details regarding where, when and why will be posted here soon.
The DVD is now available in the US as well - finally! For a list of (worldwide) online vendors selling it, please visit Gtranquillity's site at www.dark-tranquillity.nl.
For an upcoming project, we'd like to hear from people with DARK TRANQUILLITY tattoos, so if you're one of the lucky few, please get in touch via info@darktranquillity.com.
The mini tour in Italy about a month ago was a huge success, and we'd like to thank all of you that made it such a great experience. Photos from some of the shows will be uploaded in the near future.
Other than this, there are a few promising things, that doubtlessly will make many of you happy, in the pipeline, but before anything is 100% confirmed, we can't go public with any details."
| Band profile: | Dark Tranquillity |
Lamb Of God - Best Album Of 2003
Revolver magazine has named LAMB OF GOD's "As the Palaces Burn" as 2003's "Album of the Year."
Commented the band: "This is absolutely flattering, and it came totally unexpected. We'd like to express our sincerest gratitude to Revolver's readers and staff, and to our fans worldwide who've made 2003 an amazing year for us. Things are bigger and better than we ever dreamed they could become. We remain grateful to our friends, fans and family for their support and continue to be inspired by their dedication.
"We're home now, working harder than ever on the follow up to 'As the Palaces Burn'...it's a thrilling time for each of us in this band. We are looking forward to the coming year, a new album and new tours...our sincerest thanks."
Commented the band: "This is absolutely flattering, and it came totally unexpected. We'd like to express our sincerest gratitude to Revolver's readers and staff, and to our fans worldwide who've made 2003 an amazing year for us. Things are bigger and better than we ever dreamed they could become. We remain grateful to our friends, fans and family for their support and continue to be inspired by their dedication.
"We're home now, working harder than ever on the follow up to 'As the Palaces Burn'...it's a thrilling time for each of us in this band. We are looking forward to the coming year, a new album and new tours...our sincerest thanks."
| Band profile: | Lamb Of God |
Mustaine's news
Former MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine will make an appearance at the ESP booth at NAMM on Saturday, January 17 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
In other news, MEGADETH have entered into an agreement with merchandise company Bandmerch to bring high-quality apparel and other MEGADETH-related items for sale at MEGADETH's official web site, www.megadeth.com. Many new styles and designs are currently being considered, but for now, this is the only official MEGADETH merchandise available.
Mustaine is currently working on his first solo album, due later in the year through Sanctuary Records.
In other news, MEGADETH have entered into an agreement with merchandise company Bandmerch to bring high-quality apparel and other MEGADETH-related items for sale at MEGADETH's official web site, www.megadeth.com. Many new styles and designs are currently being considered, but for now, this is the only official MEGADETH merchandise available.
Mustaine is currently working on his first solo album, due later in the year through Sanctuary Records.
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Paradise Lost in studio in April
PARADISE LOST are hoping to enter the studio in April to begin recording the follow-up to "Symbol Of Life", tentatively due in August.
"Symbol Of Life", PARADISE LOST's ninth studio album, was produced by Rhys Fulber (FEAR FACTORY, FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY) and was released in October 2002 through G.U.N./ BMG Records in Europe (Koch Entertainment in North America).
"Symbol Of Life", PARADISE LOST's ninth studio album, was produced by Rhys Fulber (FEAR FACTORY, FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY) and was released in October 2002 through G.U.N./ BMG Records in Europe (Koch Entertainment in North America).
| Band profile: | Paradise Lost |
NEW AEON MEDIA, new division for the Underground
KARMAGEDDON MEDIA presents a new sub-division for the underground "NEW AEON MEDIA"
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"Annoyed and irritated", that's how I sometimes feel when I hear and see new releases from so-called "bigger" names in the Metal scene.
A lot of these albums are in no way better than what I hear in the Underground, sometimes they do not even stand a comparison.
Are some of those bands "burned up"? Guess so...
And then another killer demo or album reaches us, but to develop any new band as of today is nearly impossible, unless one develops a good system...
So we decided to start NEW AEON MEDIA as a sub-division for KARMAGEDDON MEDIA, to support the Underground and bring you (hopefully) the best of the Underground.
So far we are very pleased with the first bands we came to an agreement with, FINAL DAWN from Finland (mix of Rotting Christ, Sentenced and older Megadeth), RIBSPREADER (unbelievable Old School Swedish Death Metal, produced by Dan Swano who is in the band too) and JUDGEMENT DAY from The Netherlands (brutal, twisted innovative Death Metal, no baggy trousers bullshit, but extreme Metal!).
As one will notice these albums will be released soon, and we think they deserve to be released... your support is appreciated, support new talent, no an old band that did the same album 3 times by now!
Bands feel free to send material to:
NEW AEON MEDIA
P.O. BOX 277
6300 AG Valkenburg
The Netherlands
We listen to your recordings, and if you stick out of the masses we will surely get in touch.
And yes, we are not limited on a specific style.
Guido Heijnens on behalf of NEW AEON MEDIA / KARMAGEDDON MEDIA.
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"Annoyed and irritated", that's how I sometimes feel when I hear and see new releases from so-called "bigger" names in the Metal scene.
A lot of these albums are in no way better than what I hear in the Underground, sometimes they do not even stand a comparison.
Are some of those bands "burned up"? Guess so...
And then another killer demo or album reaches us, but to develop any new band as of today is nearly impossible, unless one develops a good system...
So we decided to start NEW AEON MEDIA as a sub-division for KARMAGEDDON MEDIA, to support the Underground and bring you (hopefully) the best of the Underground.
So far we are very pleased with the first bands we came to an agreement with, FINAL DAWN from Finland (mix of Rotting Christ, Sentenced and older Megadeth), RIBSPREADER (unbelievable Old School Swedish Death Metal, produced by Dan Swano who is in the band too) and JUDGEMENT DAY from The Netherlands (brutal, twisted innovative Death Metal, no baggy trousers bullshit, but extreme Metal!).
As one will notice these albums will be released soon, and we think they deserve to be released... your support is appreciated, support new talent, no an old band that did the same album 3 times by now!
Bands feel free to send material to:
NEW AEON MEDIA
P.O. BOX 277
6300 AG Valkenburg
The Netherlands
We listen to your recordings, and if you stick out of the masses we will surely get in touch.
And yes, we are not limited on a specific style.
Guido Heijnens on behalf of NEW AEON MEDIA / KARMAGEDDON MEDIA.
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Carpathian Forest, Dismember at Party San festival
DISMEMBER, CARPATHIAN FOREST and GOREROTTED are the latest bands added to Germany's Party San Festival which will take place August 12th-14th. The full list of bands is now as follows:
DISMEMBER, CARPATHIAN FOREST, GOREROTTED, VOMITORY, ENSIFERUM, DISFEAR, ZYKLON, MISERY INDEX, HATESPHERE, PUNGENT STENCH, GRAVEWORM, PURGATORY, INCAPACITY
DISMEMBER, CARPATHIAN FOREST, GOREROTTED, VOMITORY, ENSIFERUM, DISFEAR, ZYKLON, MISERY INDEX, HATESPHERE, PUNGENT STENCH, GRAVEWORM, PURGATORY, INCAPACITY
| Band profile: | Carpathian Forest |
COB nominated for Finnish Grammy
The melodic thrash quintet CHILDREN OF BODOM have just been nominated for a Finnish "Grammy" in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal" category. The group will make their much-anticipated return to the U.S. this April on a major package tour (reportedly with ICED EARTH in the headlining slot) in support of their latest, critically acclaimed release, "Hate Crew Deathroll". Full details on the tour will be announced soon.
In other news, CHILDREN OF BODOM's Alexi Laiho and DREAM EVIL/FIREWIND's Gus G. are sharing the cover of the popular Japanese magazine Young Guitar this month.
In other news, CHILDREN OF BODOM's Alexi Laiho and DREAM EVIL/FIREWIND's Gus G. are sharing the cover of the popular Japanese magazine Young Guitar this month.
| Band profile: | Children Of Bodom |
Arch Enemy, Katatonia nominated for Manifest award
ARCH ENEMY, NASUM, KATATONIA, CULT OF LUNA and BURST are nominated for a Manifest award in the category "Best Hard Rock/Punk."
The event will take place at Debaser in Stockholm on January 29 at 8:00 p.m. CET.
The Manifest Awards are being held by SOM (Svenska Oberoende Musikproducenter) (Swedish Independent Musicproducers), an organization that consists of over 100 record labels.
"Best Hard Rock/Punk" Nominees:
ARCH ENEMY ¡V "Anthems of Rebellion"
BURST ¡V "Prey On Life"
CULT OF LUNA ¡V "The beyond"
KATATONIA ¡V "Viva Emptiness"
NASUM ¡V "Helvete"
The event will take place at Debaser in Stockholm on January 29 at 8:00 p.m. CET.
The Manifest Awards are being held by SOM (Svenska Oberoende Musikproducenter) (Swedish Independent Musicproducers), an organization that consists of over 100 record labels.
"Best Hard Rock/Punk" Nominees:
ARCH ENEMY ¡V "Anthems of Rebellion"
BURST ¡V "Prey On Life"
CULT OF LUNA ¡V "The beyond"
KATATONIA ¡V "Viva Emptiness"
NASUM ¡V "Helvete"
| Band profile: | Arch Enemy |
Lacuna confirmed for Rock Hard festival
Italian goth-metallers LACUNA COIL are the latest act confirmed for this year's Rock Hard Festival, a two-day event set to take place May 29-30, 2004 at Amphitheater in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Other bands currently scheduled to appear are STRATOVARIUS, RAGE, DOOMSWORD, DESASTER and DEAD SOUL TRIBE. Tickets to the festival cost 50 euros (including one parking space) plus a five-euro advance booking fee, and can be ordered from the following address:
Rock Hard
Festival 2004
Postfach 11 02 12
44058 Dortmund
Germany
Rock Hard
Festival 2004
Postfach 11 02 12
44058 Dortmund
Germany
| Band profile: | Lacuna Coil |
Soilwork - Temporary replacement for drummer
Sweden's SOILWORK have posted the following message on their official web site:
"Hello there soilers!
"As you might have heard already, Richard Evensand is no longer playing with SOILWORK.
"Richard is an amazing drummer and we are very happy that we have had the privilege to play with him for the period of time that we did.
"Richard and SOILWORK have decided not to continue playing together and we have parted as good friends. We wish him all the best of luck with his future projects.
"We are happy to inform you guys that Dirk Verbeuren from SCARVE will be filling in as a session drummer for our upcoming headlining tour in Europe.
"Dirk is a very talented drummer, and needless to say he will do a kickass job on the tour.
"Check out Dirk's band SCARVE on www.scarve.net.
"Cheers, SOILWORK"
"Hello there soilers!
"As you might have heard already, Richard Evensand is no longer playing with SOILWORK.
"Richard is an amazing drummer and we are very happy that we have had the privilege to play with him for the period of time that we did.
"Richard and SOILWORK have decided not to continue playing together and we have parted as good friends. We wish him all the best of luck with his future projects.
"We are happy to inform you guys that Dirk Verbeuren from SCARVE will be filling in as a session drummer for our upcoming headlining tour in Europe.
"Dirk is a very talented drummer, and needless to say he will do a kickass job on the tour.
"Check out Dirk's band SCARVE on www.scarve.net.
"Cheers, SOILWORK"
| Band profile: | Soilwork |
Cruachan - New album delayed
Irish folk metal band CRUACHAN have pushed back the release date of their fourth full-length album, "Pagan" (Karmageddon Media), to April 5. No reason was given for the delay.
"Pagan" was recorded and mixed at Radio Na Life Studios in Dublin, Ireland with producer Al Cowen and is the follow-up to last year's "Folk-Lore".
The band recorded a total of 15 songs, of which 13 will end up on the final album and the remaining songs will be used as bonus-material.
Among the tracks set to appear on the CD are "Michael Collins", "The Gael", "The March to Cluain Tairbh", "Viking Slayer" and "1014 A.D."
Cover artwork for "Pagan" was created by John Howe, the leading JRR Tolkien illustrator and the conceptual artist from "The Lord of the Rings" movies.
"Pagan" was recorded and mixed at Radio Na Life Studios in Dublin, Ireland with producer Al Cowen and is the follow-up to last year's "Folk-Lore".
The band recorded a total of 15 songs, of which 13 will end up on the final album and the remaining songs will be used as bonus-material.
Among the tracks set to appear on the CD are "Michael Collins", "The Gael", "The March to Cluain Tairbh", "Viking Slayer" and "1014 A.D."
Cover artwork for "Pagan" was created by John Howe, the leading JRR Tolkien illustrator and the conceptual artist from "The Lord of the Rings" movies.
| Band profile: | Cruachan |
Dimmu cancels Australian and Japanese tour
Norwegian black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have reportedly cancelled all of their Australian/Japanese dates that were scheduled to take place in early February. Although no official reason was given for the cancellation, it is believed that problems with the Japanese portion of the trek led to the decision to call off both tours. This is the second time DIMMU BORGIR have cancelled an Australian tour, having previously axed what would have been their first-ever trip Down Under back in 1999.
The affected dates are as follows:
Feb. 03 - Shibuya Club Quattro ¡V Tokyo, JAP
Feb. 04 - Nagoya Club Quattro - Nagoya, JAP
Feb. 05 - Shinsaibashi Club Quattro - Osaka, JAP
Feb. 10 - The Arena - Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, AUS
Feb. 11 - The Metro ¡V Sydney, AUS
Feb. 13 - HiFi Bar - Melbourne, AUS
Feb. 14 - HiFi Bar - Melbourne, AUS
Feb. 15 - Adelaide Uni - Adelaide, AUS
The affected dates are as follows:
Feb. 03 - Shibuya Club Quattro ¡V Tokyo, JAP
Feb. 04 - Nagoya Club Quattro - Nagoya, JAP
Feb. 05 - Shinsaibashi Club Quattro - Osaka, JAP
Feb. 10 - The Arena - Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, AUS
Feb. 11 - The Metro ¡V Sydney, AUS
Feb. 13 - HiFi Bar - Melbourne, AUS
Feb. 14 - HiFi Bar - Melbourne, AUS
Feb. 15 - Adelaide Uni - Adelaide, AUS
| Band profile: | Dimmu Borgir |