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Lacrimosa - Message From The Band
"First of all from the bottum of our hearts we wish you lots of love, health and joy in 2005! Furthermore we want to thank you so much for your faith, your support and your believe in us, which made it possible, that Lacrimosa is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year!! Sincere gratitude!!
As mentioned earlier, we are at the studio right now, recording our anniversary-album... and already now we can promise, that it's gonna be an exceptional album! Addinional we will play a large-scaled tour and some more surprises are to come this year...!
Into this senses we look upon the future with great expectations!
Tilo Wolff
Anne Nurmi"
www.lacrimosa.com
As mentioned earlier, we are at the studio right now, recording our anniversary-album... and already now we can promise, that it's gonna be an exceptional album! Addinional we will play a large-scaled tour and some more surprises are to come this year...!
Into this senses we look upon the future with great expectations!
Tilo Wolff
Anne Nurmi"
www.lacrimosa.com
| Band profile: | Lacrimosa |
Amorphis - New Singer Announced
The singer Tomi Joutsen, from Nevergreen, is the new singer of Amorphis, according to a message posted on the band's website (http://www.nevergreen.org/).
"New Amorphis singer is Tomi Joutsen. The band brought him into stage this evening (8.1.05). Amorphis did a benefit show and gave the income over to The United Nations Children´s Fund to help kids who suffered Tsunami. This page is going to be updated next week with new photos and news regarding new album etc... The band says that new songs are stronger than ever".
http://www.amorphis.net/
"New Amorphis singer is Tomi Joutsen. The band brought him into stage this evening (8.1.05). Amorphis did a benefit show and gave the income over to The United Nations Children´s Fund to help kids who suffered Tsunami. This page is going to be updated next week with new photos and news regarding new album etc... The band says that new songs are stronger than ever".
http://www.amorphis.net/
| Band profile: | Amorphis |
Finntroll - RivFader Demo For Download
Good news:
FINNTROLL posted online for free downloading the RivFader Demo. Follow this link to get it.
http://www.finntroll.net/music.php
FINNTROLL posted online for free downloading the RivFader Demo. Follow this link to get it.
http://www.finntroll.net/music.php
| Band profile: | Finntroll |
Tribuzy - First Solo Album And Tour On The Way
Renato Tribuzy has already chosen the musicians that will be part of his crew on his first solo tour, after Execution's release this year.
The musicians are his former bandmate Frank Schieber (Guitar), Gustavo Silvera (who recorded the rhythm guitars on the album), Ivan Guilhon on the bass and Flavio Pascarillo on the drums.
The band is now in studio doing rehearsal sessions. Dates for the gigs will be scheduled after March.
http//www.tribuzy.com
The musicians are his former bandmate Frank Schieber (Guitar), Gustavo Silvera (who recorded the rhythm guitars on the album), Ivan Guilhon on the bass and Flavio Pascarillo on the drums.
The band is now in studio doing rehearsal sessions. Dates for the gigs will be scheduled after March.
http//www.tribuzy.com
| Source: | Tribuzy Newsletter |
| Band profile: | Tribuzy |
Morgion - Split up
One of the most well liked doom/death bands, Morgion, has decided to part ways for new projects. While this is indeed sad news for many fans of modern doom metal, we wish them success in their new projects.
The bands biography can be found at their official website:
http://www.morgion.com/
The bands biography can be found at their official website:
http://www.morgion.com/
| Band profile: | Morgion |
Finnish Metal Expo - The Last News About The Meeti
FINNISH METAL EXPO, 28.-29.1. CABLEFACTORY, HELSINKI, FINLAND
Hilselinko-band contest four finalists selected
- New comer Teräsbetoni added to the program
- Instrument clinics present the best of Finnish Metal musicians
- All stands reserved, list of exhibitors complete
- International Metal Meeting attracts interest throughout Europe, The
Finnish Ministry of Trade and industry supporting our cause
Finnish Metal Expo, the new metal music event taking place at the Cablefactory in Helsinki, Finland during January 28.-29. is starting to take its final shape.
The band contest collaboration between FME and Tuska Open Air Metal Festival was more popular than anticipated. The jury went through a total of 148 demos of various quality and chose the four following gems to appear live at the Finnish Metal Expo:
- Agonizer (featured in the MS compilation of January)
- Codeon
- Kill The Romance
- SinKing
All these bands are extremely skilled at the style of metal they have chosen and are definitely on the rise.
A new addition has been made to the artist roster in the form Teräsbetoni. Go to www.terasbetoni.com and let the truth speak for itself.
The instrument clinics present the very best of Finnish metal knowledge. Rotten Sound-drummer Kai Hahto shows the proper grindcore chops on Friday and Saturday is dedicated to guitar-and bass artists. Lauri Porra (Sinergy & Kotipelto), Euge Valovirta (Godsplague), Roope Latvala Featuring Alexi Laiho (C.O.B), Tuomo Saikkonen and Kuisma Aalto (Mokoma),Petteri Hirvanen (Monster Ball & Rivendell) and Petteri Sariola - Acoustic, are all scheduled to appear on Saturday the 29th.
All exhibition stands have been reserved. The list of exhibitors currently reads as follows: Spinefarm Records, Kingfoo Entertainment, Fullsteam Records, EMI, Firebox Records, Dynamic Arts Records, Welldone, Hamara, Inferno, Noise.fi, Imperiumi, Sue, Suomimetalli.net, Stalker Magazine, Ilosaarirock, Sauna Open Air, Pellavarock, Nummirock, Nuor.As.Kesk/MD-Studio/Ääni ja Vimma, Elmu ry / Nosturi, Suomen Muusikkojen Liitto, Gramex, Suomen Verkkopaita Oy, Musamaailma Oy, Pro Center (F-Musiikki), DLX Deluxe Music, Levytukku Oy, Tähtiraketti, Warner Music Finland, Melscene Helsinki Oy, Taikasammakko Oy, Miasma Magazine, Joy Factory, Sakara Records, WCH -Metal, Meteli.net, Freedom Underground, Raskamusiikkiteollisuus, Tuhma, Chambers Magazine, Fullhouse Records, Legacy Tattoo, Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, Backline Rental Finland, Astia Studio and Poison Arrow Records.
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Hilselinko-band contest four finalists selected
- New comer Teräsbetoni added to the program
- Instrument clinics present the best of Finnish Metal musicians
- All stands reserved, list of exhibitors complete
- International Metal Meeting attracts interest throughout Europe, The
Finnish Ministry of Trade and industry supporting our cause
Finnish Metal Expo, the new metal music event taking place at the Cablefactory in Helsinki, Finland during January 28.-29. is starting to take its final shape.
The band contest collaboration between FME and Tuska Open Air Metal Festival was more popular than anticipated. The jury went through a total of 148 demos of various quality and chose the four following gems to appear live at the Finnish Metal Expo:
- Agonizer (featured in the MS compilation of January)
- Codeon
- Kill The Romance
- SinKing
All these bands are extremely skilled at the style of metal they have chosen and are definitely on the rise.
A new addition has been made to the artist roster in the form Teräsbetoni. Go to www.terasbetoni.com and let the truth speak for itself.
The instrument clinics present the very best of Finnish metal knowledge. Rotten Sound-drummer Kai Hahto shows the proper grindcore chops on Friday and Saturday is dedicated to guitar-and bass artists. Lauri Porra (Sinergy & Kotipelto), Euge Valovirta (Godsplague), Roope Latvala Featuring Alexi Laiho (C.O.B), Tuomo Saikkonen and Kuisma Aalto (Mokoma),Petteri Hirvanen (Monster Ball & Rivendell) and Petteri Sariola - Acoustic, are all scheduled to appear on Saturday the 29th.
All exhibition stands have been reserved. The list of exhibitors currently reads as follows: Spinefarm Records, Kingfoo Entertainment, Fullsteam Records, EMI, Firebox Records, Dynamic Arts Records, Welldone, Hamara, Inferno, Noise.fi, Imperiumi, Sue, Suomimetalli.net, Stalker Magazine, Ilosaarirock, Sauna Open Air, Pellavarock, Nummirock, Nuor.As.Kesk/MD-Studio/Ääni ja Vimma, Elmu ry / Nosturi, Suomen Muusikkojen Liitto, Gramex, Suomen Verkkopaita Oy, Musamaailma Oy, Pro Center (F-Musiikki), DLX Deluxe Music, Levytukku Oy, Tähtiraketti, Warner Music Finland, Melscene Helsinki Oy, Taikasammakko Oy, Miasma Magazine, Joy Factory, Sakara Records, WCH -Metal, Meteli.net, Freedom Underground, Raskamusiikkiteollisuus, Tuhma, Chambers Magazine, Fullhouse Records, Legacy Tattoo, Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, Backline Rental Finland, Astia Studio and Poison Arrow Records.
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Children Of Bodom - Release Date Of The New Album
Henkka revealed that the next Children Of Bodom studio album will be recorded in Helsinki with Mikko Karmila but not in the Finnvox studios. It's not known yet if the recordings which where scheduled for March will be delayed due to Alexi's broken arm.
The release date of the album will be:
CHILDREN OF BODOM 29.08.2005 CD SPI230CD tba in Finland through Spinefarm Records
and 03.09.2005 in the rest of the world through Universal.
But of course these dates can get postponed if the recordings will be delayed...
source : http://www.scythes-of-bodom.com
The release date of the album will be:
CHILDREN OF BODOM 29.08.2005 CD SPI230CD tba in Finland through Spinefarm Records
and 03.09.2005 in the rest of the world through Universal.
But of course these dates can get postponed if the recordings will be delayed...
source : http://www.scythes-of-bodom.com
| Band profile: | Children Of Bodom |
Freak Kitchen - Support the victims of the Tsunami
TSUNAMI DISASTER!
IA on Red Cross DVD
In a couple of weeks a DVD will be released where all the money will go straight to the Red Cross and help the victims of the recent earthquake in the Indian Ocean in any way possible. IA will appear in a song, featuring the Swedish metal cream of the crop, and also in the video.
The "Print This!"-video will also be included.
Show your support and empathy by buying the disc, freak friends !!!
IA on Red Cross DVD
In a couple of weeks a DVD will be released where all the money will go straight to the Red Cross and help the victims of the recent earthquake in the Indian Ocean in any way possible. IA will appear in a song, featuring the Swedish metal cream of the crop, and also in the video.
The "Print This!"-video will also be included.
Show your support and empathy by buying the disc, freak friends !!!
| Band profile: | Freak Kitchen |
Crimson Moonlight - Set Release Date
Here comes finally the long awaited 2nd album of CRIMSON MOONLIGHT named Veil Of Remembrance. The 1st album The Covenenant Progress have been very successful. Veil Of Remembrance is harder, faster, darker and more explosive than ever. The production is superb and handled by Thomas"Plec" Johansson (UNMOORED).
You can find musical elements from bands like DARK FUNERAL, EMPEROR & DIMMU BORGIR but CRIMSON MOONLIGHT have their own style and Veil Of Remembrance sets a new standard of extreme metal and this album will be a favourite album during 2005 by many extreme metal fans.
If you want to make an interview or book the band for a concert please mail this adress: Crimson_gustav@hotmail.com
The official release for this album is JANUARY 26, 2005
For more information about CRIMSON MOONLIGHT
www.crimsonmoonlight.com
www.rivelrecords.com
You can find musical elements from bands like DARK FUNERAL, EMPEROR & DIMMU BORGIR but CRIMSON MOONLIGHT have their own style and Veil Of Remembrance sets a new standard of extreme metal and this album will be a favourite album during 2005 by many extreme metal fans.
If you want to make an interview or book the band for a concert please mail this adress: Crimson_gustav@hotmail.com
The official release for this album is JANUARY 26, 2005
For more information about CRIMSON MOONLIGHT
www.crimsonmoonlight.com
www.rivelrecords.com
| Band profile: | Crimson Moonlight |
Mithras - New Drummer, Update On New Album
Mithras are very pleased to announce that their most recent recruit Sean Broster will be drumming on the as yet untitled 3rd album. This will be the follow up to the widely praised 'Worlds beyond the veil' and is scheduled to be recorded towards the end of 2005. Click here to see what Leon said about his shift from the drum seat and some more details on album 3.
www.mithras.org.uk
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www.mithras.org.uk
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Forgotten Tomb - H. Nordvargr As Formal Member
Henrik Nordvargr Björkk, the well-known Industrial/Dark-Ambient/Electronic artist from Sweden (just to name a few of his many projects: MZ412, TOROIDH, NORDVARGR) finally joined FORGOTTEN TOMB on a stable basis!! Nordvargr already gave his obscure contribution to the band on the "Love's Burial Ground" album, writing 3 tracks ("Malus Vivendi" Pt. I, II, III). Now he's confirmed as a stable member and he will write new material together with the other members of the band, so expect the 4th FT full-lenght album to be a total ecstasy of Darkness In Stereo!! Imagine the sick suicidal feeling of FT interacting with desolated, harsh and obscure Industrial/Ambient sonic-scapes and you'll have a clue of how the new album will sound !
www.adipocere.fr
www.adipocere.fr
| Band profile: | Forgotten Tomb |
Heathen - Seeking Guitarist And Label
Heathen is in the process of looking for a new guitar player to replace Ira Black. Any professional lead guitar players interested in an audition can send a tape/CD, pic and bio to: Heathen c/o Relentless Records, 420 Barretta Street, Sonora, CA 95370 for consideration. Only serious players need apply and must be available for touring.
HEATHEN is in the process of writing a new album. The band is slated to enter the studio in January 2005. We are hoping for a March 2005 release date for the new album.It is still up in the air as to what label will release the new album.
www.heathenmetal.com
HEATHEN is in the process of writing a new album. The band is slated to enter the studio in January 2005. We are hoping for a March 2005 release date for the new album.It is still up in the air as to what label will release the new album.
www.heathenmetal.com
| Band profile: | Heathen |
Frameshift - Sebastian Bach Confirmed As Vocalist
As previously reported, DREAM THEATER vocalist James LaBrie was unable to reprise his role in FRAMESHIFT for the upcoming new album, Human Grain, thus a new body was brought in to replace him. According to ProgRock Records president Shawn Gordon, taking LaBrie's place is none other than Sebastian Bach. The vocals are due to be recorded next week, with a tentative release date planned for February.
The full Human Grain concept and audio samples (without Baz' vocals) can be found here( http://www.humangrain.com/ ). The material, written by multi-talent Henning Pauly, is described as "very dark and heavy as it deals with different aspects of human violence."
www.bravewords.com
The full Human Grain concept and audio samples (without Baz' vocals) can be found here( http://www.humangrain.com/ ). The material, written by multi-talent Henning Pauly, is described as "very dark and heavy as it deals with different aspects of human violence."
www.bravewords.com
Skyforger - Guitarist Leave, New Members & New CD
Latvian pagan/folk/black metal band SKYFORGER have parted ways with guitarist Rihard who decided to quit band due to family commitments anymore. He commented: "This has been fantastic time to be in Skyforger so long time, here I have had probably greatests moments of my life. A lot of work, power and dedication has been put into this band, but I feel that I need to take some choises of my life and underline priorities, no matter how hard is that for my heart."
In his place, the band have added two new members: Motors (guitars) and Kaspars, who plays various folk instruments (bagpipes, pipes, kokle etc). You can view a new band photo
here .
In other news, Skyforger will be issuing their new CD, Semigalls' Warchant, on February 3rd via Folter Records. It will feature Skyforger's demo album (previously on tape, sold out years ago) Semigalls' Warchant 1997 (all tracks digitally remastered) and additional four new bonus tracks, recorded in December 2004. CD will also have new layout and previosly unseen photos from band's archives. You can view the album cover here .
Folter Records has also released limited (to 500 copies) editions of first two albums of Skyforger: Kauja Pie Saules (1998) and Latvian Riflemen (2000) 2000 on LP for first time. All tracks are remastered and Latvian Riflemen will feature also previously never before available bonus track from 1999 recording sessions: 'Brother Rides To The War'.
Skyforger is hitting the road in February on the Ancient Flames Over Europe Tour featuring support acts SEAR BLISS and SALACIOUS GODS
February
3 - Berlin, Germany at K17
4 - Schwerin, Germany at Dr.K
5 - Dortmund, Germany at Das Zentrum/Scharnhorst
6 - Arnhem, Holland at Goudvishal
7 - Gent, Belgium at Frontline
9 - Prague, Czech Republic at TBA
10 - Stuttgart, Germany at JH Anna
11 - Innsbruck, Austria at Hafen
12 - Halle, Germany at Uhrenwerk
Other upcoming dates are as follows
19 - Riga, Latvia at Kabata (with HELLBOX, LOITS & MUST
MISSA)
April
28 - Derry, Ireland at Bound For Boston (with WAYLANDER and MADRA)
29 - Dublin, Ireland at Vodoo Lounge (with Waylander,
AFTERMATH and SOL AXIS) 30 - Belfast, Ireland at Rosetta
Bar (with Aftermath and OLD SEASON)
May
1 May London, UK at TBA
www.bravewords.com
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In his place, the band have added two new members: Motors (guitars) and Kaspars, who plays various folk instruments (bagpipes, pipes, kokle etc). You can view a new band photo
here .
In other news, Skyforger will be issuing their new CD, Semigalls' Warchant, on February 3rd via Folter Records. It will feature Skyforger's demo album (previously on tape, sold out years ago) Semigalls' Warchant 1997 (all tracks digitally remastered) and additional four new bonus tracks, recorded in December 2004. CD will also have new layout and previosly unseen photos from band's archives. You can view the album cover here .
Folter Records has also released limited (to 500 copies) editions of first two albums of Skyforger: Kauja Pie Saules (1998) and Latvian Riflemen (2000) 2000 on LP for first time. All tracks are remastered and Latvian Riflemen will feature also previously never before available bonus track from 1999 recording sessions: 'Brother Rides To The War'.
Skyforger is hitting the road in February on the Ancient Flames Over Europe Tour featuring support acts SEAR BLISS and SALACIOUS GODS
February
3 - Berlin, Germany at K17
4 - Schwerin, Germany at Dr.K
5 - Dortmund, Germany at Das Zentrum/Scharnhorst
6 - Arnhem, Holland at Goudvishal
7 - Gent, Belgium at Frontline
9 - Prague, Czech Republic at TBA
10 - Stuttgart, Germany at JH Anna
11 - Innsbruck, Austria at Hafen
12 - Halle, Germany at Uhrenwerk
Other upcoming dates are as follows
19 - Riga, Latvia at Kabata (with HELLBOX, LOITS & MUST
MISSA)
April
28 - Derry, Ireland at Bound For Boston (with WAYLANDER and MADRA)
29 - Dublin, Ireland at Vodoo Lounge (with Waylander,
AFTERMATH and SOL AXIS) 30 - Belfast, Ireland at Rosetta
Bar (with Aftermath and OLD SEASON)
May
1 May London, UK at TBA
www.bravewords.com
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Tarja Turunen - Solo Tour On December 2005
After the huge success of the xmas single in Finland and due to many invitations and request we have received for a Christmas performance, Tarja has decided to do a Christmas Concert Tour next December 2005!!
Still the European countries for the tour and the amount of shows is not decided, but stay tuned and we will let you know as soon as we have something confirmed.
http://www.tarjaturunen.com/
Still the European countries for the tour and the amount of shows is not decided, but stay tuned and we will let you know as soon as we have something confirmed.
http://www.tarjaturunen.com/
| Band profile: | Tarja |