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Hate Profile - Debut Delayed
The release of The Khaos Hatefile has been postponed to the 20th of December in order to set a single release-day for Europe and the rest of the world, promotionals are avilable.
http://www.hateprofile.net
http://www.hateprofile.net
Opeth - Guests of Headbanger's Ball
Swedish metal legends Opeth are the special guests of this Saturday's Headbanger's Ball, which, as you probably know, airs on MTV2 at 10pm EST.
Naturally, their striking video for "The Grand Conjuration" will also be featured, along with Chimaira's "Nothing Remains," and many, many more head-banging delights.
Naturally, their striking video for "The Grand Conjuration" will also be featured, along with Chimaira's "Nothing Remains," and many, many more head-banging delights.
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Opeth |
Angtoria - Record Deal With Listenable
ANGTORIA signs record deal with Listenable Records!
Swedish/Uk based orchestral metal band ANGTORIA has as a result of their collaboration with Fortress Music And Artist Management teamed up with Listenable Records and signed a record deal! Formed in July 2004, this female fronted band consist of singer Sarah Jezebel Deva (known from Cradle Of Filth, Therion, Mortiis etc), musician/composer Chris Rehn (Abyssos) and musician/composer Tommy Rehn (Moahni Moahna).
Having already recieved numerous top rated reviews and awards for their demo in magazines all over the world, the collaboration with Listenable Records will reveal their awaited debut album scheduled to be released worldwide in spring 2006.
Visit http://www.listenable.net or http://www.angtoria.com for official information and updates.
Email: info@angtoria.com
Swedish/Uk based orchestral metal band ANGTORIA has as a result of their collaboration with Fortress Music And Artist Management teamed up with Listenable Records and signed a record deal! Formed in July 2004, this female fronted band consist of singer Sarah Jezebel Deva (known from Cradle Of Filth, Therion, Mortiis etc), musician/composer Chris Rehn (Abyssos) and musician/composer Tommy Rehn (Moahni Moahna).
Having already recieved numerous top rated reviews and awards for their demo in magazines all over the world, the collaboration with Listenable Records will reveal their awaited debut album scheduled to be released worldwide in spring 2006.
Visit http://www.listenable.net or http://www.angtoria.com for official information and updates.
Email: info@angtoria.com
Jeff Walker - To Release Country Covers Album
Fractured Transmitter Recording Company announced the release of the Jeff Walker solo album entitled "Welcome to Carcass Cunty", which is expected to come out in February or March 2006. In this album there will be guests "from bands such as Carcass, Amorphis, Napalm Death, Faith No More, and The Hellacopters".
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| Source: | fracturedtransmitter.com |
| Band profile: | Carcass |
Cryptopsy - Drummer To Release DVD
Unleashed - Out Of X-mass Tour, Plans New Record
The band posted the following message on their website:
"Warriors !!!
Since the beginning of this year we have announced and promoted our confirmed participation on the X-mass tour 2005.
According to the promoter Metallysee, Nuclear Blast records have now sponsored the tour and also have the right to choose which bands they want next to theirs on the bill.
Accordingly, they ordered Unleashed off the bill, scared shitless of the competition Unleashed would cause, or just don't like us ?
Smart move either way, and quite understandable.
We have tried to book a replacement tour for December as announced on our website.
Unfortunately, time was not on our side to do so and we will have to reschedule for next year. We will now concentrate on the final details of the upcoming DVD release and also our 8th full length album. We plan to enter the studio in January 2006.
Johnny & The Boys"
"Warriors !!!
Since the beginning of this year we have announced and promoted our confirmed participation on the X-mass tour 2005.
According to the promoter Metallysee, Nuclear Blast records have now sponsored the tour and also have the right to choose which bands they want next to theirs on the bill.
Accordingly, they ordered Unleashed off the bill, scared shitless of the competition Unleashed would cause, or just don't like us ?
Smart move either way, and quite understandable.
We have tried to book a replacement tour for December as announced on our website.
Unfortunately, time was not on our side to do so and we will have to reschedule for next year. We will now concentrate on the final details of the upcoming DVD release and also our 8th full length album. We plan to enter the studio in January 2006.
Johnny & The Boys"
| Source: | unleashed.se |
| Band profile: | Unleashed |
Moonspell - New Label & New Album
Moonspell posted the following message in their website:
"We have started working on our forthcoming album at the Woodhouse Studios, Hagen, Germany together with our producer Waldemar Sorychta (Tiamat, Samael, Sentenced), that has also recorded our three first records (Wolfheart, Irreligious and Sin/Pecado). The recording sessions will last from the 1st to the 27th of November.
This album will be the first to be released worldwide by
SPV/Steamhammer with whom we signed a new 3-album record deal, moving on from our former label Century Media.
The title of the album will be Memorial and it will contain around 8 to 10 new songs. Some of the song titles are: Once it was ours!; Blood tells; Sanguine; Finisterra, Upon the blood of men and At the image of pain, among several others. All we can state so far about our new record is that, in all honesty and with no faked enthusiasm, this is the best music we ever wrote together and pays homage to the Nineties' scene and bands which we are still are a living symbol of.
The album will be released in 2006, probably in the Spring, but no date was advanced so far by band or label. You can read elsewhere on this site our studio diary.
As for the long-awaited first DVD Lunar still/13 years of doom most of the contents are ready to go into production yet the release was delayed due to legal details which are taking a long time to be straightened. Century Media will release the DVD yet no date can still be announced thereof.
New dates are being booked for next festival season and also one-off shows at Russia and Morrocco. Stay tuned on the tour dates section for further details.
Until then, remember..."
"We have started working on our forthcoming album at the Woodhouse Studios, Hagen, Germany together with our producer Waldemar Sorychta (Tiamat, Samael, Sentenced), that has also recorded our three first records (Wolfheart, Irreligious and Sin/Pecado). The recording sessions will last from the 1st to the 27th of November.
This album will be the first to be released worldwide by
SPV/Steamhammer with whom we signed a new 3-album record deal, moving on from our former label Century Media.
The title of the album will be Memorial and it will contain around 8 to 10 new songs. Some of the song titles are: Once it was ours!; Blood tells; Sanguine; Finisterra, Upon the blood of men and At the image of pain, among several others. All we can state so far about our new record is that, in all honesty and with no faked enthusiasm, this is the best music we ever wrote together and pays homage to the Nineties' scene and bands which we are still are a living symbol of.
The album will be released in 2006, probably in the Spring, but no date was advanced so far by band or label. You can read elsewhere on this site our studio diary.
As for the long-awaited first DVD Lunar still/13 years of doom most of the contents are ready to go into production yet the release was delayed due to legal details which are taking a long time to be straightened. Century Media will release the DVD yet no date can still be announced thereof.
New dates are being booked for next festival season and also one-off shows at Russia and Morrocco. Stay tuned on the tour dates section for further details.
Until then, remember..."
| Source: | moonspell.com |
| Band profile: | Moonspell |
Death Angel - New Project By Frontman
This is a message from Mark Osegueda, frontman of Death Angel, posted on the band's website:
"Hey Guys!! It's Mark here. Thank you for all the support. You guys Fucking rule!!! Just letting you know that I have a new band. Don't get me wrong. I still sing for Death Angel. But while there is this bit of down time. I needed to keep busy. So new is this band that we don't even have a name yet. But I'm lovin it. And it's fun as hell playing again. Probably won't start playing out till early next year. The Music is more straight ahead Balls out rock. (Mc5/ The Bronx) short punchy songs. Very in your face!! For those of you from the Bay Area. The band consists of a couple of guys from Lica-sto, a guy from Tres Pistolas, a guy who was in The Sick, and The OOzies, and a guy from Death Angel!!(me). We have like 6 songs, and more keep coming fast. I'll keep you all posted. But I assure you this does not mean Death Angel is dead. I can't wait to be on stage again with them. But Music is my life, and I can only stay still for so long!! I also can't wait to play out with these guys. It's F*cking Fun man!! Until then, I'll keep you posted. I miss every one of you beautiful mother fucker's.
See you soon. But never soon enough for me."
"Hey Guys!! It's Mark here. Thank you for all the support. You guys Fucking rule!!! Just letting you know that I have a new band. Don't get me wrong. I still sing for Death Angel. But while there is this bit of down time. I needed to keep busy. So new is this band that we don't even have a name yet. But I'm lovin it. And it's fun as hell playing again. Probably won't start playing out till early next year. The Music is more straight ahead Balls out rock. (Mc5/ The Bronx) short punchy songs. Very in your face!! For those of you from the Bay Area. The band consists of a couple of guys from Lica-sto, a guy from Tres Pistolas, a guy who was in The Sick, and The OOzies, and a guy from Death Angel!!(me). We have like 6 songs, and more keep coming fast. I'll keep you all posted. But I assure you this does not mean Death Angel is dead. I can't wait to be on stage again with them. But Music is my life, and I can only stay still for so long!! I also can't wait to play out with these guys. It's F*cking Fun man!! Until then, I'll keep you posted. I miss every one of you beautiful mother fucker's.
See you soon. But never soon enough for me."
| Source: | deathangel.com |
| Band profile: | Death Angel |
Dream Evil - Pre-Production Mode
Dream Evil is currently in pre-production mode for their yet untitled fourth album. Some song titles are the following: See no Evil-Hear no Evil-Speak no Evil, Glorious, Speed Demon, Let's Heavy Metal (ourselves to death), Gladiator, Weekend Warrior, Do the sign, 21, Out of the sunlight.
In other news Dream evil found "a suitable manager", and the new band's website will be launch soon.
In other news Dream evil found "a suitable manager", and the new band's website will be launch soon.
| Source: | snowyshaw.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Evil |
Freedom Call - New Bassist
Freedom Call has announced that Armin Donderer, who had taken part in several metal/rock & jazz projects in the past, will be the band's new bass player.
For more info about the new bass player go here.
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For more info about the new bass player go here.
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| Source: | freedom-call.net |
| Band profile: | Freedom Call |
Slayer - To Hit The Studio Soon
According to a band spokesperson, US thrash gods Slayer will "go into the studio maybe December, possibly January to start recording" their long-awaited follow-up to 2001's "God Hates Us All". The album will surface on American Recordings' new home, Warner Bros. Records, sometime in 2006. More news as it develops.
In his recent interview with Metal Hammer, Slayer guitarist Kerry King said the following when asked about a new LP: "It seems like everybody under the sun says, 'We want a new record,' but at the same time, they keep saying, 'We'd really like you to come back on tour.' That shit bumps everything on the backburner. The funny this is Dave and me have had a 10-song demo we did up at his house that's been lying around since March 2004. I know Jeff has written a couple , and I've written a couple more since then, so this week we're going to start the process of getting back together and nailing this thing."
The album will feature original drummer Dave Lombardo. He played with the band until 1992, leaving to found Grip Inc. In 2001 Dave rejoined Slayer for the "God Hates Us All" tour, initially as a short-term fill-in, but has remained with the group.
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In his recent interview with Metal Hammer, Slayer guitarist Kerry King said the following when asked about a new LP: "It seems like everybody under the sun says, 'We want a new record,' but at the same time, they keep saying, 'We'd really like you to come back on tour.' That shit bumps everything on the backburner. The funny this is Dave and me have had a 10-song demo we did up at his house that's been lying around since March 2004. I know Jeff has written a couple , and I've written a couple more since then, so this week we're going to start the process of getting back together and nailing this thing."
The album will feature original drummer Dave Lombardo. He played with the band until 1992, leaving to found Grip Inc. In 2001 Dave rejoined Slayer for the "God Hates Us All" tour, initially as a short-term fill-in, but has remained with the group.
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| Source: | ultimate-guitar.com |
| Band profile: | Slayer |
Dockyard 1 - Newsletter November 2005
Dockyard 1 Newsletter:
News:
Win Tickets for A TRAITOR LIKE JUDAS!
...but, sorry to all our international subscribers, as the record release gig is in the middle of Germany, it is only possible for residents in Germany to take part:
Am 21. November erscheint "Nightmare Inc." von A TRAITOR LIKE JUDAS. Zusammen mit der Band verlosen wir 5 Tickets für die Record Release Show. Mehr erfahrt ihr hier...
First Gig confirmed for SAVAGE CIRCUS
Now it's confirmed: SAVAGE CIRCUS' "Dreamland Manor" will have it's long awaited live premier on February 10th, 2006 at "Planet Music" in Vienna/Austria. The band will play a headlining gig. More gigs are being confirmed soon.
For sure SAVAGE CIRCUS will play some summer festivals in 2006, too, but they are not confirmed yet.
IRON SAVIOR to play one-off gig in Austria
IRON SAVIOR are still busy writing songs for the follow-up of "Battering Ram". But what's a musician's life without live concerts?! After their special Halloween appearance in Hamburg they play another gig for those on and around the Alps in Vienna:
Date: Dec. 16, 2005
Venue: Planet Music, Vienna/Austria
MYSTIC CIRCLE in search for a new drummer
German black metal band MYSTIC CIRCLE just launched the search for a new drummer. More details are gonna be found here.
Due to the drummer hazzles and the work schedule in the studio unfortunately the planned gigs in Germany in November and December had to be cancelled, the Mexico tour will happen as planned.
ASSAILANT set up a Studio diary
Our newcomer ASSAILANT is currently recording their debut record in their hometown Umeå. Guitar, bass and synthies were recorded in their very own studio. On monday October 31st they entered Musikantens studio in Umeå, the vocals are gonna be recorded at Hammer Music (former Karo studios) near Hamburg/Germany starting December 4th. Check their studio diary for updates and all the hazzles of a recording session.
Their yet untitled record is scheduled for a March, 27th release in 2006. Guitar player Oscar Norberg is the "little brother" of Emil of Persuader/Savage Circus fame and of Nils Norberg of Nocturnal Rites.
VANISHING POINT are looking for a new bass player
Hey to all you Aussies and Kiwis and around there!
Our progressive Aussies VANISHING POINT are searching for a new bass player, every detail can be found on their news page.
As soon as they got a new four-stringer they are gonna play some gigs and ProgPower festival, that should be enough incentive for all the high expectations.
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News:
Win Tickets for A TRAITOR LIKE JUDAS!
...but, sorry to all our international subscribers, as the record release gig is in the middle of Germany, it is only possible for residents in Germany to take part:
Am 21. November erscheint "Nightmare Inc." von A TRAITOR LIKE JUDAS. Zusammen mit der Band verlosen wir 5 Tickets für die Record Release Show. Mehr erfahrt ihr hier...
First Gig confirmed for SAVAGE CIRCUS
Now it's confirmed: SAVAGE CIRCUS' "Dreamland Manor" will have it's long awaited live premier on February 10th, 2006 at "Planet Music" in Vienna/Austria. The band will play a headlining gig. More gigs are being confirmed soon.
For sure SAVAGE CIRCUS will play some summer festivals in 2006, too, but they are not confirmed yet.
IRON SAVIOR to play one-off gig in Austria
IRON SAVIOR are still busy writing songs for the follow-up of "Battering Ram". But what's a musician's life without live concerts?! After their special Halloween appearance in Hamburg they play another gig for those on and around the Alps in Vienna:
Date: Dec. 16, 2005
Venue: Planet Music, Vienna/Austria
MYSTIC CIRCLE in search for a new drummer
German black metal band MYSTIC CIRCLE just launched the search for a new drummer. More details are gonna be found here.
Due to the drummer hazzles and the work schedule in the studio unfortunately the planned gigs in Germany in November and December had to be cancelled, the Mexico tour will happen as planned.
ASSAILANT set up a Studio diary
Our newcomer ASSAILANT is currently recording their debut record in their hometown Umeå. Guitar, bass and synthies were recorded in their very own studio. On monday October 31st they entered Musikantens studio in Umeå, the vocals are gonna be recorded at Hammer Music (former Karo studios) near Hamburg/Germany starting December 4th. Check their studio diary for updates and all the hazzles of a recording session.
Their yet untitled record is scheduled for a March, 27th release in 2006. Guitar player Oscar Norberg is the "little brother" of Emil of Persuader/Savage Circus fame and of Nils Norberg of Nocturnal Rites.
VANISHING POINT are looking for a new bass player
Hey to all you Aussies and Kiwis and around there!
Our progressive Aussies VANISHING POINT are searching for a new bass player, every detail can be found on their news page.
As soon as they got a new four-stringer they are gonna play some gigs and ProgPower festival, that should be enough incentive for all the high expectations.
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| Source: | UNDERCLASS-MUSIC.COM |
Evergrey - Back To The Studio
Evergrey recently returned to Division One Studios to record their as yet untitled fifth studio album. The producing and mixing will be handled by the experienced and extremely successful team Sanken Sandquist / Stefan Glauman. Their track record includes artists like Rammstein, Britney Spears, Bon Jovi and Def Leppard.
The band's vocalist/guitarist/mastermind Tom S. Englund had this to say regarding the new collaboration, "We feel honoured to work with such amazing producers. We are sure that they will succeed in making us sound better than ever before."
Evergrey have renewed their deal with InsideOut Music for one more album. The release is planned for April 2006.
In other news, Evergrey will perform at Sweden Rock Festival's kick-off party at Annexet in Stockholm on December 3rd.
http://www.evergrey.net
The band's vocalist/guitarist/mastermind Tom S. Englund had this to say regarding the new collaboration, "We feel honoured to work with such amazing producers. We are sure that they will succeed in making us sound better than ever before."
Evergrey have renewed their deal with InsideOut Music for one more album. The release is planned for April 2006.
In other news, Evergrey will perform at Sweden Rock Festival's kick-off party at Annexet in Stockholm on December 3rd.
http://www.evergrey.net
| Band profile: | Evergrey |
Melechesh - Split With Drummer
Proscriptor and Melechesh will not be working together on recording the upcoming Melechesh album. This was a mutual decision that had to be taken due to the geographic circumstances and overlapping time schedules.
Proscriptor has been a member of Melechesh since 1999 and has recorded two albums with them: Djinn and Sphynx. Both the Melechesh members and Proscriptor had to take this decision; however, this does not affect their comradeship and possibilities for future cooperation.
"We have nothing but high regards for Proscriptor. He is one of the very few true artists that I know of, a dear friend and we appreciate his talent. But this cross Atlantic distance was becoming quite impractical and limited the creative inputs of both of us. I feel confident that we will cooperate musically again in one way or another, but it was simply impossible to do so for the upcoming Melechesh album. Should time permit though, Proscriptor may provide guest vocals on the upcoming (4th) Melechesh album. One thing is for sure: he certainly deserves the medal of honor" Quoted Melechesh founder Ashmedi.
Osmose Productions/The End Records recently released a double digipack Absu anthology compilation CD 'Mythological Occult Metal 1991-2001.' News on the upcoming Melechesh album will follow.
http://www.melechesh.com
Proscriptor has been a member of Melechesh since 1999 and has recorded two albums with them: Djinn and Sphynx. Both the Melechesh members and Proscriptor had to take this decision; however, this does not affect their comradeship and possibilities for future cooperation.
"We have nothing but high regards for Proscriptor. He is one of the very few true artists that I know of, a dear friend and we appreciate his talent. But this cross Atlantic distance was becoming quite impractical and limited the creative inputs of both of us. I feel confident that we will cooperate musically again in one way or another, but it was simply impossible to do so for the upcoming Melechesh album. Should time permit though, Proscriptor may provide guest vocals on the upcoming (4th) Melechesh album. One thing is for sure: he certainly deserves the medal of honor" Quoted Melechesh founder Ashmedi.
Osmose Productions/The End Records recently released a double digipack Absu anthology compilation CD 'Mythological Occult Metal 1991-2001.' News on the upcoming Melechesh album will follow.
http://www.melechesh.com
| Band profile: | Melechesh |
Disillusion - Finishing Song-Writing Process
The following message was delivered at the last Disillusion newsletter:
"It is about time. Since February, Disillusion are working on their second full length record at their Salvation Recording studio in Leipzig and are now very close to finishing the song-writing process. As already presumed months ago: the new record will not be a follow-up to BACK TO TIMES OF SPLENDOR - that is for sure. No fields but motorways, where once were woods now concrete reigns. What then was orange is set ablaze. For all that, the new songs are much more Disillusion than ever before. The band is also looking forward to soon leaving BTTOS behind them, most of all live. Despite the constant attempts to shrink the monolithic material to a live-3-piece, it simply will not get any better.
Still, some concerts are set, most probably the very last
ones for BTTOS:
Nov 19 - Oschatz / E-Werk
Dec 03 - Aue / Winter's Dawn Festival
Dez 10 - Höchen / Glanhalle - Killing Santa Claus Party
Dez 16 - Hamburg / Fundbureau
Dez 17 - Hannover / Underworld
Dez 26 - Bautzen / Power Of Expression Festival
Jan 21 - Bayreuth / KOMM.
Recordings of the new record will probably begin in February - where and how they will be done, will be decided soon. A first, very careful and temporary plan predicts May / June 2006 for release date of the record.
Also, in about 3 weeks there will be a reissue and a special edition of the BTTOS shirts. If you want to call one your own, please check www.disillusion.de/extern.php's=merchandise in some time.
Talk to you very soon,
Disillusion."
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"It is about time. Since February, Disillusion are working on their second full length record at their Salvation Recording studio in Leipzig and are now very close to finishing the song-writing process. As already presumed months ago: the new record will not be a follow-up to BACK TO TIMES OF SPLENDOR - that is for sure. No fields but motorways, where once were woods now concrete reigns. What then was orange is set ablaze. For all that, the new songs are much more Disillusion than ever before. The band is also looking forward to soon leaving BTTOS behind them, most of all live. Despite the constant attempts to shrink the monolithic material to a live-3-piece, it simply will not get any better.
Still, some concerts are set, most probably the very last
ones for BTTOS:
Nov 19 - Oschatz / E-Werk
Dec 03 - Aue / Winter's Dawn Festival
Dez 10 - Höchen / Glanhalle - Killing Santa Claus Party
Dez 16 - Hamburg / Fundbureau
Dez 17 - Hannover / Underworld
Dez 26 - Bautzen / Power Of Expression Festival
Jan 21 - Bayreuth / KOMM.
Recordings of the new record will probably begin in February - where and how they will be done, will be decided soon. A first, very careful and temporary plan predicts May / June 2006 for release date of the record.
Also, in about 3 weeks there will be a reissue and a special edition of the BTTOS shirts. If you want to call one your own, please check www.disillusion.de/extern.php's=merchandise in some time.
Talk to you very soon,
Disillusion."
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| Source: | - Disillusion Newsletter - |