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Def Leppard - DVD Release Pushed Back
DEF LEPPARD have pushed back the release date for the companion DVD to the near-platinum "Rock of Ages" double CD to November 15 from the previously announced November 8. The release assembles the band's greatest videos for the first time on one DVD, along with the video for "Now" (previously unavailable in North America). Also included is the brand new, 2005 rehearsal bonus video for the band's song "No Matter What". As added bonuses, the audio has been remastered with DTS & Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound and Dolby stereo, a first track-by-track commentary by the entire band is included, and there is a Personal Playlist option, where the viewer gets to sequence each video to their liking.
"Rock of Ages: The DVD Collection" track listing:
01. Pour Some Sugar on Me
02. Photograph
03. Love Bites
04. Let's Get Rocked
05. Two Steps Behind
06. Animal
07. Foolin'
08. Rocket
09. When Love & Hate Collide
10. Armageddon It
11. Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad
12. Rock of Ages
13. Hysteria
14. Bringin' On the Heartbreak
15. Promises
16. Women
17. Slang
18. Work It Out
19. Now
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"Rock of Ages: The DVD Collection" track listing:
01. Pour Some Sugar on Me
02. Photograph
03. Love Bites
04. Let's Get Rocked
05. Two Steps Behind
06. Animal
07. Foolin'
08. Rocket
09. When Love & Hate Collide
10. Armageddon It
11. Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad
12. Rock of Ages
13. Hysteria
14. Bringin' On the Heartbreak
15. Promises
16. Women
17. Slang
18. Work It Out
19. Now
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| Source: | defleppard.com |
| Band profile: | Def Leppard |
Nightwish - Tarja Out Of The Band
The last gig of the "Once" World Tour in Hartwall-Arena, Helsinki was recorded for the "End Of An Era" live release. At the end of this gig a letter was given to Tarja Turunen (Nightwish's singer) by the rest of the band in which the they (Tuomas,Emppu, Jukka & Marco) explain their decision of leaving her out of the band.
The open letter given to Tarja says:
"Dear Tarja,
It's time to choose whether the story of Nightwish ends here or whether it will still continue an undetermined period of time. We've been working with this creation for 9 years and we are not ready to give up yet. Nightwish is a way of life, something to live for, and we're certain we can't let it go.
Equally certain is the fact that we cannot go on with you and Marcelo any longer. During the last year something sad happened, which I've been going over in my head every single day, morning and night. Your attitude and behavior don't go with Nightwish anymore. There are characteristics I would never have believed to see in my old dear friend.
People who don't talk with each other for a year do not belong in the same band.
We are involved in an industry where the business-side of things is a necessary evil and something to worry about all the time. We are also a band which has always done music from the heart, because of friendship and the music itself. The mental satisfaction should always be more important than money! Nightwish is a band, it's an emotion.
To you, unfortunately, business, money, and things that have nothing to do with those emotions have become much more important. You feel that you have sacrificed yourself and your musical career for Nightwish, rather than thinking what it has given to you.
This attitude was clearly shown to me in the two things you said to me in an airplane in Toronto: "I don't need Nightwish anymore." and "Remember, Tuomas, that I could leave this band at any time, giving you only one day's warning in advance".
I can't simply write any more songs for you to sing.
You have said yourself that you are merely a "guest musician" in Nightwish. Now that visit ends and we will continue Nightwish with a new female vocalist.
We're sure this is an equally big relief to you as it is for us. We have all been feeling bad long enough.
You told us that no matter what, the next Nightwish album will be your last one. However, the rest of us want to continue as long as the fire burns. So there's no sense in doing that next album with you, either.
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The open letter given to Tarja says:
"Dear Tarja,
It's time to choose whether the story of Nightwish ends here or whether it will still continue an undetermined period of time. We've been working with this creation for 9 years and we are not ready to give up yet. Nightwish is a way of life, something to live for, and we're certain we can't let it go.
Equally certain is the fact that we cannot go on with you and Marcelo any longer. During the last year something sad happened, which I've been going over in my head every single day, morning and night. Your attitude and behavior don't go with Nightwish anymore. There are characteristics I would never have believed to see in my old dear friend.
People who don't talk with each other for a year do not belong in the same band.
We are involved in an industry where the business-side of things is a necessary evil and something to worry about all the time. We are also a band which has always done music from the heart, because of friendship and the music itself. The mental satisfaction should always be more important than money! Nightwish is a band, it's an emotion.
To you, unfortunately, business, money, and things that have nothing to do with those emotions have become much more important. You feel that you have sacrificed yourself and your musical career for Nightwish, rather than thinking what it has given to you.
This attitude was clearly shown to me in the two things you said to me in an airplane in Toronto: "I don't need Nightwish anymore." and "Remember, Tuomas, that I could leave this band at any time, giving you only one day's warning in advance".
I can't simply write any more songs for you to sing.
You have said yourself that you are merely a "guest musician" in Nightwish. Now that visit ends and we will continue Nightwish with a new female vocalist.
We're sure this is an equally big relief to you as it is for us. We have all been feeling bad long enough.
You told us that no matter what, the next Nightwish album will be your last one. However, the rest of us want to continue as long as the fire burns. So there's no sense in doing that next album with you, either.
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| Source: | nightwish.com [thanks to King Of Loss] |
| Band profile: | Nightwish |
Summoning - Continue Working On New Album
A chat between the member of the band and some fans was posted on the Summoning official forum. In there the band talked about the current status of the upcoming album as well as other topics.
All the recordings have been made except the vocals which were already started by Silenius few days ago. After finishing the recordings the band will have some more work to do, as adding some speech samples as well as the master, coverlayout, etc.. The record will also content some orkish lenguage words.
There is not a precise date for the release of the upcoming album, but it will be hopefully finished before 2007. The tracklist is not avaibable yet, but they (Summoning members) revealed that the album will have 9 tracks (including the intro). About the Box Set they will take care about it after finishing the album.
Also Silenius (Michael Gregor) talked about a posible Abigor reunion: "Principally I would not have anything against a reunion with the original line up but to be honest I don't think that TT and PK can continue with the old times and therefore it would be just a another senseless reunion".
All the recordings have been made except the vocals which were already started by Silenius few days ago. After finishing the recordings the band will have some more work to do, as adding some speech samples as well as the master, coverlayout, etc.. The record will also content some orkish lenguage words.
There is not a precise date for the release of the upcoming album, but it will be hopefully finished before 2007. The tracklist is not avaibable yet, but they (Summoning members) revealed that the album will have 9 tracks (including the intro). About the Box Set they will take care about it after finishing the album.
Also Silenius (Michael Gregor) talked about a posible Abigor reunion: "Principally I would not have anything against a reunion with the original line up but to be honest I don't think that TT and PK can continue with the old times and therefore it would be just a another senseless reunion".
| Source: | pub37.ezboard.com |
| Band profile: | Summoning |
Edenbridge - New Album
The fifth studio album by Edenbridge is called "The Grand Design" and will be released in Spring 2006. The production will take place in "Farpoint Station studio" (Austria) and "Thin Ice Studio" in England together with Karl Groom (Threshold). The prominent guests that are confirmed are Dennis Ward and Robby Valentine ! Both will be responsible for backing vocals and choirs on the new album.
Lanvall: " A dream has come true for me that Robby Valentine will take part on the next album. I´ve been in contact with him for a long time now, but unfortunately we never met personally when we were on tour in Holland. When then he also invites you to come to Holland and work with him in his studio, it´s something really special ! Wonderful that Dennis is again doing choirs, his voice is perfectly harmonizing with Sabine´s and had a very important role on "Shine", this is something to continue with and build upon. I´ve been knowing Karl Groom for more than 10 years now, Threshold are one of my and Sabine´s absolute favorite bands and I love Karl´s productions."
The first single will be the song "Evermore". As a special bonus on the single, Edenbridge have done their first cover version ever, the James Bond classic "For your eyes only" originally sung by Sheena Easton!
Lanvall: " A dream has come true for me that Robby Valentine will take part on the next album. I´ve been in contact with him for a long time now, but unfortunately we never met personally when we were on tour in Holland. When then he also invites you to come to Holland and work with him in his studio, it´s something really special ! Wonderful that Dennis is again doing choirs, his voice is perfectly harmonizing with Sabine´s and had a very important role on "Shine", this is something to continue with and build upon. I´ve been knowing Karl Groom for more than 10 years now, Threshold are one of my and Sabine´s absolute favorite bands and I love Karl´s productions."
The first single will be the song "Evermore". As a special bonus on the single, Edenbridge have done their first cover version ever, the James Bond classic "For your eyes only" originally sung by Sheena Easton!
| Source: | edenbridge.org |
| Band profile: | Edenbridge |
Tenhi - New Album Re-Scheduled
The new TENHI album "Maaäet" is re-scheduled to early 2006. The album once again sees them combining dark Finnish folk music with Progressive-Rock and Post-Rock influences, but this time their music has a less shamanic feel than on their previous outing, "Väre" instead, TENHI are closer to the approach of their debut album, "Kauan." On "Maaäet", TENHI use more vocals than ever before, and they place additional emphasis on instruments such as piano or violin.
http://www.prophecyproductions.de
http://www.prophecyproductions.de
Manigance - Working On New Album
Manigance is currently recording its new album which will be released on February 21st on Avalon / Marquee in Japan and early March in the rest of the World.
Here follow the titles of some of the new songs : Envahisseur / Sentinelle / L'ombre et la lumière / Prison Dorée / Esclave / Cent millénaires / Prédateur / Privilège / Miroir de la vie.
An instrumental, still unamed yet, will complete this new record.
Early September, Manigance played a one off show at the Raismes Fest (North of France), where they have been joined on stage by some of the musicians of Nightmare for a cover of Judas Priest, "Breaking The Law".
Manigance will tour all over France and Europe in May / June 2006. Promoter can contact the band's booking agent at the following address : badprod@wanadoo.fr .
http://www.replicarec.com
Here follow the titles of some of the new songs : Envahisseur / Sentinelle / L'ombre et la lumière / Prison Dorée / Esclave / Cent millénaires / Prédateur / Privilège / Miroir de la vie.
An instrumental, still unamed yet, will complete this new record.
Early September, Manigance played a one off show at the Raismes Fest (North of France), where they have been joined on stage by some of the musicians of Nightmare for a cover of Judas Priest, "Breaking The Law".
Manigance will tour all over France and Europe in May / June 2006. Promoter can contact the band's booking agent at the following address : badprod@wanadoo.fr .
http://www.replicarec.com
| Band profile: | Manigance |
Outworld - Looking For New Drummer
US band Outworld are currently auditioning for drummers, check out the messege posted at Rusty Cooley (band's lead guitarist) website:
Texas-based Outworld needs a drummer that can pull off Killswitch Engage or Lamb of God type bass drum licks, but still know how to groove like Dream Theater, Nevermore, Sevendust or Meshuggah.
Plans are to have Outworld ready for a European tour sometime in the Spring time of 2006 to support their worldwide debut release scheduled for February 2006.
All interested drummers please contact Outworld at:
outworld@charter.net or visit the band website www.outworldband.com
Texas-based Outworld needs a drummer that can pull off Killswitch Engage or Lamb of God type bass drum licks, but still know how to groove like Dream Theater, Nevermore, Sevendust or Meshuggah.
Plans are to have Outworld ready for a European tour sometime in the Spring time of 2006 to support their worldwide debut release scheduled for February 2006.
All interested drummers please contact Outworld at:
outworld@charter.net or visit the band website www.outworldband.com
| Source: | rustycooley.com |
| Band profile: | Outworld |
The Arcane Order - New Song Posted Online
Danish band The Arcade Order (previously known as Scavenger) posted the song "The Sanity Insane" from the Promo 2005. Jacob Hansen (Beyond Twilight, Invocator, ex-Maceration, Eidetic) make the backing vocals on this song.
To check the song out, go here.
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To check the song out, go here.
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| Source: | thearcaneorder.net |
| Band profile: | The Arcane Order |
Defiance - Completed Pre-Production Demo
Re-united thrash metal band Defiance posted the following message on their official website:
"Pre-Production Demo Underway:
Defiance has just completed a pre-production demo!
We are very stoked about the new songs that we have written and put onto disk! Defiance is now hard at work to complete the four song EP that we have been envisioning for the last six months.
Stay tuned! New Defiance is on the way!!!"
"Pre-Production Demo Underway:
Defiance has just completed a pre-production demo!
We are very stoked about the new songs that we have written and put onto disk! Defiance is now hard at work to complete the four song EP that we have been envisioning for the last six months.
Stay tuned! New Defiance is on the way!!!"
| Source: | defiance1.com |
| Band profile: | Defiance |
Dark Fortress - Update On New Album
"Seance", the upcoming album of the band, is finally recorded now. At the moment guitarist and producer V.Santura is doing the mix of the album and as soon as the band has decided which label they will sign to (in the beginning of November), "Séance" will be mastered by Alex Krull in the Mastersound Studios.
The whole layout has been also completed now by mastermind Travis Smith himself, so that you can expect something special again.
http://www.thetruedarkfortress.com
The whole layout has been also completed now by mastermind Travis Smith himself, so that you can expect something special again.
http://www.thetruedarkfortress.com
| Band profile: | Dark Fortress |
James Labrie - Opera Project
Dream Theater's Singer James Labrie posted the following message on his official forum:
"Hi Everyone,
Yes the rumor is true. I have been in contact with Dirk Ulrich and we have agreed to do this album which will be incredible to say the least.
I do know who the other singer is but won't say at this point. I will wait until everything is official and all legalities have been dealt with.
All I can say is this individual is very well known and one of the top opera stars of today.
Great seeing you out on tour. We are having a blast and the shows have been fantastic.
See you around.
Cheers,"
James.
"Hi Everyone,
Yes the rumor is true. I have been in contact with Dirk Ulrich and we have agreed to do this album which will be incredible to say the least.
I do know who the other singer is but won't say at this point. I will wait until everything is official and all legalities have been dealt with.
All I can say is this individual is very well known and one of the top opera stars of today.
Great seeing you out on tour. We are having a blast and the shows have been fantastic.
See you around.
Cheers,"
James.
| Source: | jameslabrie.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Suidakra - Start Working On New Album
The band have already started the songwriting of the new album, so far the band have wrote 6 songs. They will have to take a little break because of guitarist Marcel Schoenen will be undergoing a surgery. The possibly release of the new album is planed for Autumn 2006.
In other news the band posted pictures from the Wacken and Summerbreeze performances at the gallery.
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In other news the band posted pictures from the Wacken and Summerbreeze performances at the gallery.
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| Source: | suidakra.com |
| Band profile: | Suidakra |
Nasum - Ex-Members Starting New Project
The following message can be found in the band's site.
"Tomorrow Jon and Urban come to Örebro. We are going to kickstart a new little project, which will include Jesper in the future, but this weekend its just us three.
Yes, it's all ex-Nasum members in this project, and yes, there will be a great amount of grinding done, but no - this is not Nasum part 2, this is just a couple of friends who happen to like playing together catching up and making some music at the same time.
I'll tell you more when there is something more to tell, this weekend we'll just write some songs I guess and see what happens. A recording is planed sometime, but nothing more than that.
I've been looking forward to this weekend many many weeks now so I am very excited about all this."
"Tomorrow Jon and Urban come to Örebro. We are going to kickstart a new little project, which will include Jesper in the future, but this weekend its just us three.
Yes, it's all ex-Nasum members in this project, and yes, there will be a great amount of grinding done, but no - this is not Nasum part 2, this is just a couple of friends who happen to like playing together catching up and making some music at the same time.
I'll tell you more when there is something more to tell, this weekend we'll just write some songs I guess and see what happens. A recording is planed sometime, but nothing more than that.
I've been looking forward to this weekend many many weeks now so I am very excited about all this."
| Source: | nasum.com |
| Band profile: | Nasum |
Vanden Plas - "Christ 0" Album Update
The recordings for the next Vanden Plas album "Christ 0" will finally start mid october in the Bazement Studios (where the band already recorded "Beyond Daylight"). The band will probably record 9 songs, plus one bonus track. Out of the nine selected songs, 4 are written by Stephan, 3 by Günter and 2 by Andy. As usual, Andy was also responsible for all the lyrics. As stated before, "Christ 0" will be a concept album based on Alexandre Dumas' "Monte Cristo". No exact release date has been confirmed yet, but it is likely to come out around March/April 2006.
| Source: | vandenplas.de |
| Band profile: | Vanden Plas |
World Below - Vocalist/Bassist Leaves The Band
The World Below + Isole tour, is cancelled! Mikael Danielsson, the vocalist & bassist of World Below, has left the band with immediate notice. It's impossible to find a replacement with such short notice. Here is a statement from Jonas Kjellgren, the mainman in World Below:
Statement:
"Sad but true Mikael Danielsson has left the band today, why? I don't really know and I don't care either that's just the way it is...Per Nilsson left the band about one month ago. Now it's only Ronnie and me left and we won't be able to do any gigs in a while until we get a serious line-up. In the future I will handle both guitar and vocal-duties, so we will just add a bass-player to the line-up and continue as a three-piece!! World Below won't stop until I'm dead, and that's no bullshit, that's just the way it is ok!"
Cheers!!!
/Jonas
The fact that Per Nilsson left the band doesn't/didn't cause any problems as all upcoming shows - including the tour - were going to happen with the help of a session guitarist.
http://www.worldbelow.tk
Statement:
"Sad but true Mikael Danielsson has left the band today, why? I don't really know and I don't care either that's just the way it is...Per Nilsson left the band about one month ago. Now it's only Ronnie and me left and we won't be able to do any gigs in a while until we get a serious line-up. In the future I will handle both guitar and vocal-duties, so we will just add a bass-player to the line-up and continue as a three-piece!! World Below won't stop until I'm dead, and that's no bullshit, that's just the way it is ok!"
Cheers!!!
/Jonas
The fact that Per Nilsson left the band doesn't/didn't cause any problems as all upcoming shows - including the tour - were going to happen with the help of a session guitarist.
http://www.worldbelow.tk