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Nevermore - New Album Strong First Week
Nevermore's This Godless Endeavor Strong First Week Debut
NEVERMORE's new album This Godless Endeavor, released July 26th, sold over 5,200 copies in its first week. Catapulting the album to #12 on the Heatseekers Chart and #24 on the Indies Chart, the album showed the strongest first week sales in the band's 13-year history. Currently performing on the mainstage of Megadeth's Gigantour alongside Dream Theater, Fear Factory, Dillinger Escape Plan and more, the band is thrilled about fan and press reaction to the new album.
Additionally, the video for Nevermore's "Final Product" will premier Saturday, August 6th on MTV2's Headbanger's Ball. Directed by Kevin Leonard (Himsa, Terror) the song is the first single from Nevermore's new album This Godless Endeavor. Receiving rave reviews including 5/5 from Revolver, BW&BK's Brave Pick of The Month (August), and "?the best album of Nevermore's long and storied career" A.P., the album debuted at #26 in the top 100 on the German charts and #51 in the Italian charts this past week. An MP3 of "Final Product" can be found at the Century Media website, or by clicking here.
Already posted at Yahoo Music, and the Century Media website, the video was broadcast initially on Fuse's Metal Asylum last night, Tuesday August 2nd. For more information on Nevermore, This Godless Endeavor, or any other enquiries please contact me directly.
NEVERMORE's new album This Godless Endeavor, released July 26th, sold over 5,200 copies in its first week. Catapulting the album to #12 on the Heatseekers Chart and #24 on the Indies Chart, the album showed the strongest first week sales in the band's 13-year history. Currently performing on the mainstage of Megadeth's Gigantour alongside Dream Theater, Fear Factory, Dillinger Escape Plan and more, the band is thrilled about fan and press reaction to the new album.
Additionally, the video for Nevermore's "Final Product" will premier Saturday, August 6th on MTV2's Headbanger's Ball. Directed by Kevin Leonard (Himsa, Terror) the song is the first single from Nevermore's new album This Godless Endeavor. Receiving rave reviews including 5/5 from Revolver, BW&BK's Brave Pick of The Month (August), and "?the best album of Nevermore's long and storied career" A.P., the album debuted at #26 in the top 100 on the German charts and #51 in the Italian charts this past week. An MP3 of "Final Product" can be found at the Century Media website, or by clicking here.
Already posted at Yahoo Music, and the Century Media website, the video was broadcast initially on Fuse's Metal Asylum last night, Tuesday August 2nd. For more information on Nevermore, This Godless Endeavor, or any other enquiries please contact me directly.
| Source: | nevermore.tv |
| Band profile: | Nevermore |
Thy Majestie - New Song Online
Message taken from the latest newsletter from Thy Majestie:
"You can now download a mp3 from the new Thy Majestie's album "Jeanne d'Arc" : Please go to http://www.thymajestie.com
The album release is scheduled for the end of October ; not for 3rd October as previously announced.
"You can now download a mp3 from the new Thy Majestie's album "Jeanne d'Arc" : Please go to http://www.thymajestie.com
The album release is scheduled for the end of October ; not for 3rd October as previously announced.
| Source: | - Thy Majestie Newsletter - |
| Band profile: | Thy Majestie |
Dark Symphonies Sets Release Date For Elegeion CD
Taken from Dark Symphonies website:
Darkest Greetings!
We are very excited about the impending release of ELEGEION's newest masterpiece and Dark Symphonies debut "THE LAST MOMENT"! The world wide release date will be TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2005! One more bit of news about "THE LAST MOMENT": The recording was completely mastered at Crystal Mastering in Australia, and we can say that the sonic quality of this release is simply stunning! Promo kits will be going out to press & radio within the next couple of weeks. We are confident that this will be another special release from DS and really look forward to getting this cd out to all of you! We trust that you continue to enjoy your shopping experience at our webstore with hard-to-find titles from such labels as Adipocere, Avantegarde, Century Media, Displeased, Icarus, Mercenary, More Hate, Perverted Taste, Prikosnovenie, Red Stream, Scarecrow, Season Of Mist, The End Records and Waerlog (to name just a few). As always, we extend our darkest "Thank You!" to all our loyal customers who continue to support DS and our artists!
further info on: http://www.darksymphonies.com
Darkest Greetings!
We are very excited about the impending release of ELEGEION's newest masterpiece and Dark Symphonies debut "THE LAST MOMENT"! The world wide release date will be TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2005! One more bit of news about "THE LAST MOMENT": The recording was completely mastered at Crystal Mastering in Australia, and we can say that the sonic quality of this release is simply stunning! Promo kits will be going out to press & radio within the next couple of weeks. We are confident that this will be another special release from DS and really look forward to getting this cd out to all of you! We trust that you continue to enjoy your shopping experience at our webstore with hard-to-find titles from such labels as Adipocere, Avantegarde, Century Media, Displeased, Icarus, Mercenary, More Hate, Perverted Taste, Prikosnovenie, Red Stream, Scarecrow, Season Of Mist, The End Records and Waerlog (to name just a few). As always, we extend our darkest "Thank You!" to all our loyal customers who continue to support DS and our artists!
further info on: http://www.darksymphonies.com
| Band profile: | Elegeion |
Balance Of Power - Corey Brown Named New Vocalist
As previously reported, Corey Brown (Magnitude Nine, Section 16) met with London band Balance Of Power to audition as their new singer, to replace departing vocalist Jon K. Balance of Power officially announces Corey as their new vocalist and work has already begun on their 6th studio album for release next year.
| Source: | balance-of-power.com |
| Band profile: | Balance Of Power |
Sieges Even - Sign A Deal With InsideOut
The German band "signed a worldwide contract with German label Inside Out Music". Their New Album "The Art Of Navigating By The Stars" is scheduled to be released at 26 September. The tracklist of the album is as follow:
Intro: Navigating By The Stars
Sequence I: The Weight
Sequence II: The Lonely Views Of Condors
Sequence III: Unbreakable
Sequence IV: Stigmata
Sequence V: Blue Wide Open
Sequence VI: To The Ones Who Have Failed
Sequence VII: Lighthouse
Sequence VIII: Styx
The total play time of the album will be 63 minutes. You can check the cover art of the album on the band official website: http://www.siegeseven.com
Intro: Navigating By The Stars
Sequence I: The Weight
Sequence II: The Lonely Views Of Condors
Sequence III: Unbreakable
Sequence IV: Stigmata
Sequence V: Blue Wide Open
Sequence VI: To The Ones Who Have Failed
Sequence VII: Lighthouse
Sequence VIII: Styx
The total play time of the album will be 63 minutes. You can check the cover art of the album on the band official website: http://www.siegeseven.com
| Source: | - Sieges Even Newsletter - |
TempleWithin - New band w/Fates Warning Drummer
Fates Warning drummer Mark Zonder has updated his website ( http://www.markzonder.com ) with news on his side project, TempleWithin.
TempleWithin is a new band featuring the talents of Wayne Findlay, (guitars-keys-bass) Gregg Analla (vocals) and Mark Zonder (drums). Currently they are looking for the proper label for the band. A new audio clip will be posted every week or so on their website, http://www.markzonder.com/templewithin.html .
Sample clip online: 'Swept Away'
TempleWithin is a new band featuring the talents of Wayne Findlay, (guitars-keys-bass) Gregg Analla (vocals) and Mark Zonder (drums). Currently they are looking for the proper label for the band. A new audio clip will be posted every week or so on their website, http://www.markzonder.com/templewithin.html .
Sample clip online: 'Swept Away'
| Source: | bravewords.com |
Voivod - Sign With The End Records
The End Records announced the addition of Voivod to its roster. The record label launch the following message:
"The End Records, already known for its eclectic cutting-edge roster, has signed the legendary Voivod for the USA. Hailed as one of the most important groundbreakers in metal, Voivod's ever-evolving progressive mindset is a perfect fit for The End.
The band will enter the studio in the fall of 2005. Release date for the band's 11th studio album is not yet confirmed, but should appear sometime in early 2006.
Drummer Michel Langevin (aka Away) confirms that the band has completed the writing of the album, describing the material as "heavy" and "experimental".
Regarding the new partnership, Voivod states: "We are very proud to join The End Records in their quest to promote modern heavy music. A perfect home for a band like Voivod.""
"The End Records, already known for its eclectic cutting-edge roster, has signed the legendary Voivod for the USA. Hailed as one of the most important groundbreakers in metal, Voivod's ever-evolving progressive mindset is a perfect fit for The End.
The band will enter the studio in the fall of 2005. Release date for the band's 11th studio album is not yet confirmed, but should appear sometime in early 2006.
Drummer Michel Langevin (aka Away) confirms that the band has completed the writing of the album, describing the material as "heavy" and "experimental".
Regarding the new partnership, Voivod states: "We are very proud to join The End Records in their quest to promote modern heavy music. A perfect home for a band like Voivod.""
| Source: | label.theendrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Voivod |
Dream Theater - Marathon at Delicious Agony
"On August 19, beginning at 7 pm Eastern, Delicious Agony Progressive Rock Radio will be airing its Second Annual Dream Theater Marathon. For 48 hours we will suspend our regular progressive rock programming and play on Dream Theater and related projects. You will hear the music of Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, Transatlantic, OSI, Yellow Matter Custard, Explorer's Club, Jelly Jam, Platypus, and many more projects. Plus, we will also throw in some music from former band members Derek Sherinian (solo work and Planet X) and Kevin Moore (solo work and Chroma Key).
We are also please to announce interviews with James LaBrie, Jordan Rudess and John Petrucci. It is going to be a great weekend. So please come and be a part of the Second Annual Dream Theater Marathon, only on Delicious Agony Progressive Rock Radio"
We are also please to announce interviews with James LaBrie, Jordan Rudess and John Petrucci. It is going to be a great weekend. So please come and be a part of the Second Annual Dream Theater Marathon, only on Delicious Agony Progressive Rock Radio"
| Source: | dreamtheater.net |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Avalanch - 3 New Songs & A Video Downloadable
The Spanish band Avalanch posted 3 complete songs in MP3 and a streaming video from their new album "El Hijo Pródigo" on their website.
The album, as well as some of their previous releases, is available on their website in digipack with a bonus track.
Check their website: http://www.avalanch.net
The album, as well as some of their previous releases, is available on their website in digipack with a bonus track.
Check their website: http://www.avalanch.net
| Source: | avalanch.net |
| Band profile: | Avalanch |
Section 16/Magnitude 9 singer w/ Balance of Power?
The news is out! It appears that Corey Brown (Magnitude 9/Section16) is going across the Atlantic with his vocal skills and is currently in negotiations with London based progressive rock group, Balance of Power.
Corey voiced his thoughts on Balance of Power, Section 16, and the future of Magnitude 9 -
Recently, Corey flew to the U.K. to meet up with the band members of Balance of Power and audition for the group. There are plans for a concert with the band at this year's Fire Fest Rock Festival in Nottingham, England in November as well as a new album in spring of 2006. There are also negotiations on the table for multiple tour dates in Europe during summer 2006.
In the meantime, Corey returns to lead Section 16 back into the studio in August to wrap up new tracks for Section 16's second anticipated release (no title as of press release). Corey stated in a recent interview, "Section 16 is my band at home in the U.S. We have a sound that is very different from that of Balance Of Power, and the fact that I have Section 16 and Balance of Power allows me to explore various styles of vocal techniques and delivery. I get to have multiple channels of creative output and work with some killer musicians at home and abroad, Section 16 is my primary focus, but the chance to play in Europe with a band as established and talented as Balance of Power was too hard to pass up!"
When asked about his involvement with Magnitude 9's next album, Brown said, "I am not sure that Rob (guitarist for Magnitude 9 ) is really interested in working on another album at this point. Rob has other projects that he wants to focus his energy on, and he is trying to pursue other avenues musically, such as instructional guitar videos and the like. The last time that I spoke with Rob about doing another Magnitude 9 album, Rob said, 'I am not sure if I personally want to do another Magnitude 9 CD. I want to go in a heavier direction. I no longer want to do a CHAOS TO CONTROL or REALITY IN FOCUS type CD with long drawn out 7 minute songs. I've been there, done that...' "
Corey concludes by stating, "The future of Magnitude 9 is unknown at this time. I told Rob that I am interested in putting out another album with Magnitude 9, but I am not sure about the direction that Rob wants to go, how it might affect the overall sound of the band, or if it would appeal to the musical tastes of Mag 9's fan base. I guess the proverbial ball is in Rob's court!"
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Corey voiced his thoughts on Balance of Power, Section 16, and the future of Magnitude 9 -
Recently, Corey flew to the U.K. to meet up with the band members of Balance of Power and audition for the group. There are plans for a concert with the band at this year's Fire Fest Rock Festival in Nottingham, England in November as well as a new album in spring of 2006. There are also negotiations on the table for multiple tour dates in Europe during summer 2006.
In the meantime, Corey returns to lead Section 16 back into the studio in August to wrap up new tracks for Section 16's second anticipated release (no title as of press release). Corey stated in a recent interview, "Section 16 is my band at home in the U.S. We have a sound that is very different from that of Balance Of Power, and the fact that I have Section 16 and Balance of Power allows me to explore various styles of vocal techniques and delivery. I get to have multiple channels of creative output and work with some killer musicians at home and abroad, Section 16 is my primary focus, but the chance to play in Europe with a band as established and talented as Balance of Power was too hard to pass up!"
When asked about his involvement with Magnitude 9's next album, Brown said, "I am not sure that Rob (guitarist for Magnitude 9 ) is really interested in working on another album at this point. Rob has other projects that he wants to focus his energy on, and he is trying to pursue other avenues musically, such as instructional guitar videos and the like. The last time that I spoke with Rob about doing another Magnitude 9 album, Rob said, 'I am not sure if I personally want to do another Magnitude 9 CD. I want to go in a heavier direction. I no longer want to do a CHAOS TO CONTROL or REALITY IN FOCUS type CD with long drawn out 7 minute songs. I've been there, done that...' "
Corey concludes by stating, "The future of Magnitude 9 is unknown at this time. I told Rob that I am interested in putting out another album with Magnitude 9, but I am not sure about the direction that Rob wants to go, how it might affect the overall sound of the band, or if it would appeal to the musical tastes of Mag 9's fan base. I guess the proverbial ball is in Rob's court!"
Read more ››
| Source: | sectionxvi.com |
Peaceville Records - Two new Signatures
PEACEVILLE RECORDS ANNOUNCE TWO NEW BANDS FOR THE LABEL:
We are delighted to welcome two new bands to the fold.
Please give it up for our first new signings; Italy's awesome
Novembre.
Novembre, "Our journey through nothingness and slumber has come to an end. NOVEMBRE finally get signed to the legendary Peaceville Records. A label that, with the bands they produced and the albums released, has traced a deep and indissoluble mark in our songwriting spine. Definitely the label we should have always been signed to.
MATERIA is our fifth and best album. No discussions about that. Furthermore, we never had the chance to get such a huge and professional sound before. We've been trapped in the pleasant Antarctic town of Helsinki, at Finnvox Studios, freezing our bones to death in order to release this magnum opus. We're sure some of that abysmal cold remained imprinted somewhere in the tracks."
Materia will be released on Peaceville in November.
Next up we welcome Norway's Madder Mortem.
Madder Mortem, "It feels great to finally have settled in our new home in the fabulous town of Peaceville. We have all been great admirers of some of the long-time residents of this eerie homestead, such as My Dying Bride and Katatonia.
Some of the bands have had quite an influence on us, like early
My Dying Bride, Darkthrone, Paradise Lost and Anathema.
It's an honour for us to include the Peaceville label on our art and we're thrilled to work with this legendary company. This marks a new era in the Madder Mortem history, and we're 150% determined to make it the most glorious one!"
Madder Mortem have already recorded their first album for Peaceville; entitled Desiderata the album was recorded in Norway's Space Valley Studio last year. Hopefully Desiderata will be released later this year.
We are delighted to welcome two new bands to the fold.
Please give it up for our first new signings; Italy's awesome
Novembre.
Novembre, "Our journey through nothingness and slumber has come to an end. NOVEMBRE finally get signed to the legendary Peaceville Records. A label that, with the bands they produced and the albums released, has traced a deep and indissoluble mark in our songwriting spine. Definitely the label we should have always been signed to.
MATERIA is our fifth and best album. No discussions about that. Furthermore, we never had the chance to get such a huge and professional sound before. We've been trapped in the pleasant Antarctic town of Helsinki, at Finnvox Studios, freezing our bones to death in order to release this magnum opus. We're sure some of that abysmal cold remained imprinted somewhere in the tracks."
Materia will be released on Peaceville in November.
Next up we welcome Norway's Madder Mortem.
Madder Mortem, "It feels great to finally have settled in our new home in the fabulous town of Peaceville. We have all been great admirers of some of the long-time residents of this eerie homestead, such as My Dying Bride and Katatonia.
Some of the bands have had quite an influence on us, like early
My Dying Bride, Darkthrone, Paradise Lost and Anathema.
It's an honour for us to include the Peaceville label on our art and we're thrilled to work with this legendary company. This marks a new era in the Madder Mortem history, and we're 150% determined to make it the most glorious one!"
Madder Mortem have already recorded their first album for Peaceville; entitled Desiderata the album was recorded in Norway's Space Valley Studio last year. Hopefully Desiderata will be released later this year.
| Source: | Peaceville Records |
Royal Hunt - New Bass Player
Power metal band Royal Hunt posted the following message on their official website:
"ROYAL HUNT family's just got bigger! After weeks and weeks of searching high´n´low we'd like to present our new bass player - Per Schelander (House Of Shakira, Spike). A great bass player, capable singer/actor and, all in all, quite a colorful personality - welcome aboard, Per... And while he's killing himself learning tons of RH tunes we HAVE to tell you - he's such a great addition to the band! Just wait and see."
"ROYAL HUNT family's just got bigger! After weeks and weeks of searching high´n´low we'd like to present our new bass player - Per Schelander (House Of Shakira, Spike). A great bass player, capable singer/actor and, all in all, quite a colorful personality - welcome aboard, Per... And while he's killing himself learning tons of RH tunes we HAVE to tell you - he's such a great addition to the band! Just wait and see."
| Source: | royalhunt.com |
| Band profile: | Royal Hunt |
Nightwish - Special guest for Helsinki
Another very special guest has been added to the Nightwish's October-show
at the Hartwall-Arena in Helsinki. John Two-Hawks, a Native American
hailing from Arkansas USA, will appear on the stage to perform the song
Creek Mary's Blood with Nightwish.
John Two-Hawks is a multi-instrumentalist who is devoted to spreading the
culture and mentality of Native Americans. He has published six solo-
albums and although he is constantly touring the US, Two-Hawks is very
rarely seen on European soil.
Creek Mary's Blood was composed by Tuomas Holopainen and the song was
featured on Nightwish's platinum-selling Once-album. On Creek Mary's
Blood John Two-Hawks plays the flute and reads a poem translated to his
native-language. The song has never before been performed by its original
recording line-up.
Tickets for the show go on sale on Monday 25th of July at 9:00 through
Lippupalvelu and Menolippu.
The concert is presented in cooperation with Radio City, whose metal
program Rautakanki will offer special features and contests regarding
this event, as well as SUE-Magazine, the biggest music magazine in Finland.
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Nightwish and Sonata Arctica, Hartwall Arena, Helsinki 21.10.2005. Doors
Open 18:30, Show Starts 20:00. No age Restrictions.
Tickets on sale on 25.7.2005 through Lippupalvelu and Menolippu.
www.lippupalvelu.fi, www.menolippu.fi.
Ticket Price: 42/35 Euro.
at the Hartwall-Arena in Helsinki. John Two-Hawks, a Native American
hailing from Arkansas USA, will appear on the stage to perform the song
Creek Mary's Blood with Nightwish.
John Two-Hawks is a multi-instrumentalist who is devoted to spreading the
culture and mentality of Native Americans. He has published six solo-
albums and although he is constantly touring the US, Two-Hawks is very
rarely seen on European soil.
Creek Mary's Blood was composed by Tuomas Holopainen and the song was
featured on Nightwish's platinum-selling Once-album. On Creek Mary's
Blood John Two-Hawks plays the flute and reads a poem translated to his
native-language. The song has never before been performed by its original
recording line-up.
Tickets for the show go on sale on Monday 25th of July at 9:00 through
Lippupalvelu and Menolippu.
The concert is presented in cooperation with Radio City, whose metal
program Rautakanki will offer special features and contests regarding
this event, as well as SUE-Magazine, the biggest music magazine in Finland.
---------------
Nightwish and Sonata Arctica, Hartwall Arena, Helsinki 21.10.2005. Doors
Open 18:30, Show Starts 20:00. No age Restrictions.
Tickets on sale on 25.7.2005 through Lippupalvelu and Menolippu.
www.lippupalvelu.fi, www.menolippu.fi.
Ticket Price: 42/35 Euro.
| Source: | Stuba Nikula |
| Band profile: | Nightwish |
Stream Of Passion - Debut Album Details
Arjen Anthony Lucassen's new band Stream Of Passion is going to release the debut album 'Embrace The Storm' on September 26th, 2005 through InsideOut.
Tracklist:
1. Spellbound
2. Passion
3. Deceiver
4. I'll Keep on Dreaming
5. Haunted
6. Wherever You Are
7. Open Your Eyes
8. Embrace the Storm
9. Breathing Again
10. Out in the Real World
11. Nostalgia
12. Calliopeia
The artwork is done by none other than Mattias Noren ( http://www.progart.com ) and can be seen on the band's homepage.
Tracklist:
1. Spellbound
2. Passion
3. Deceiver
4. I'll Keep on Dreaming
5. Haunted
6. Wherever You Are
7. Open Your Eyes
8. Embrace the Storm
9. Breathing Again
10. Out in the Real World
11. Nostalgia
12. Calliopeia
The artwork is done by none other than Mattias Noren ( http://www.progart.com ) and can be seen on the band's homepage.
| Source: | streamofpassion.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
RaismesFest - Dragonforce Cancelled
Dragonforce, scheduled to play on Saturday 10th of September at Raismes Festival, has cancelled their performance.
A new band will be announced as soon as possible to replace them.
RaismesFest will take place in Raismes, North of France, near Belgium, on September 10th and 11th.
For more information:
http://www.metalstorm.ee/festivals/festival.php?festival=raismes
http://www.raismesfest.com
A new band will be announced as soon as possible to replace them.
RaismesFest will take place in Raismes, North of France, near Belgium, on September 10th and 11th.
For more information:
http://www.metalstorm.ee/festivals/festival.php?festival=raismes
http://www.raismesfest.com
| Source: | RaismesFest Newsletter |
| Band profile: | DragonForce |