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Charon - Recording New Album!
Charon will begin recording their new, yet unnamed, album in 14 Feb 2005. They will be heading to the legendary Finnvox Studios in Helsinki with renowned producer Mikko Karmila. Recording sessions will continue until mid-March, after which Karmila will mix the album. The first single will be released in April, and the entire album is slated to be released in August.
New songs, 13 pieces altogether, are versatile, more live-oriented and dark-toned than earlier Charon material. There are many new elements in the music, just because of a new guitarist, and using a producer in a different studio setup.
Charon will tour in Finland to promote the album in the autumn. However, the band can be seen on stage on summer festivals as well. The next scheduled gigs are at the end of May in Helsinki, Tampere and Oulu.
Charon will keep you posted on any news and information while in the studio. They will be updating a studio diary on the website periodically with news and pictures.
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New songs, 13 pieces altogether, are versatile, more live-oriented and dark-toned than earlier Charon material. There are many new elements in the music, just because of a new guitarist, and using a producer in a different studio setup.
Charon will tour in Finland to promote the album in the autumn. However, the band can be seen on stage on summer festivals as well. The next scheduled gigs are at the end of May in Helsinki, Tampere and Oulu.
Charon will keep you posted on any news and information while in the studio. They will be updating a studio diary on the website periodically with news and pictures.
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| Source: | The Official Homepage] |
| Band profile: | Charon |
Lacrimosa - News on the Releasing Date
A message posted on Lacrimosa official page by T. Wolff & A. Nurmi:
"We are still working on our new album, but we see the light at the end of the tunnel! Therefore we can tell you already now the date, when our nineth studio album will be released:
Monday, May the 2nd, 2005
There are still some days to come untill then, but we are sure, the 2nd of May will be a very special day in the history of Lacrimosa!
All the best,
Tilo Wolff
Anne Nurmi"
http://www.lacrimosa.com/
"We are still working on our new album, but we see the light at the end of the tunnel! Therefore we can tell you already now the date, when our nineth studio album will be released:
Monday, May the 2nd, 2005
There are still some days to come untill then, but we are sure, the 2nd of May will be a very special day in the history of Lacrimosa!
All the best,
Tilo Wolff
Anne Nurmi"
http://www.lacrimosa.com/
| Band profile: | Lacrimosa |
Opeth - News From The Band
"Mikael Åkerfeldt has been confirmed as the vocalist for the first and last Bloodbath gig. This will take place at Germany's famous Wacken open air festival on the 4th of August. The band will perform songs from all three albums including the non-Åkerfeldt death-bomb "Nightmares made flesh" that featured Peter Tägtgren on vocals. The all star line-up will consist of: Anders Nyström (Katatonia), Jonas Renkse (Katatonia), Dan Swanö (legendary multi musician), Martin Axenrot (Nifelheim, Witchery etc) and Mikael Åkerfeldt. Be there or....well, of course you'll be there!!
Opeth will be entering Fashination street studios on March 15 to record their 8th yet untitled opus. The band are currently in rehearsal mode, which is a rare occasion having recorded the last 4 records without rehearsing. The recording will be overseen by the uprising recording mogul Jens Bogren. As of today no names for production duties have surfaced and it looks like the next record will be a band produced effort. Nothing has been decided regarding who's taking care of the mix either so we'll have to keep you wondering.
Opeth and their management have spent the last month meeting the 5 top label candidates for the next Opeth recording contract. The names are still secret but a decision will be made very soon and obviously announced here earlier than anywhere else".
Opeth will be entering Fashination street studios on March 15 to record their 8th yet untitled opus. The band are currently in rehearsal mode, which is a rare occasion having recorded the last 4 records without rehearsing. The recording will be overseen by the uprising recording mogul Jens Bogren. As of today no names for production duties have surfaced and it looks like the next record will be a band produced effort. Nothing has been decided regarding who's taking care of the mix either so we'll have to keep you wondering.
Opeth and their management have spent the last month meeting the 5 top label candidates for the next Opeth recording contract. The names are still secret but a decision will be made very soon and obviously announced here earlier than anywhere else".
| Source: | opeth.com |
| Band profile: | Opeth |
Led Zeppelin - Awarded Lifetime Achievement Grammy
Reuters is reporting that LED ZEPPELIN got a "whole lotta" belated love from the music industry on Saturday, earning a lifetime achievement Grammy in recognition of a career that changed the face of rock 'n' roll.
The English band was one of 10 performers, alongside the likes of rockabilly hellraiser JERRY LEE LEWIS, blues belter JANIS JOPLIN and country crooner EDDY ARNOLD, celebrated at a luncheon one day before the Grammy Awards.
During their 12 years together, LED ZEPPELIN never won a Grammy, even though they were arguably the biggest band of the 1970s, a combo whose blues-based rock anthems resonate loudly to this day.
LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones showed up with the two children of late drummer John Bonham to receive crystal trophies. Singer Robert Plant, busy rehearsing for a tour, sent in a video message.
"It wouldn't have taken much just to pop over here and meet everybody, would it really?" Page asked Reuters.
For his part, the newly svelte guitarist said he found the ceremony very emotional. From the stage, he blew a kiss to his old label boss, Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun, and later chatted with soul guitarist Ike Turner, who jokingly exclaimed, "You're a grown man now!"
As for the belated recognition, Page bore no ill will, saying that LED ZEPPELIN's eclectic oeuvre ? with one album completely different from the next ? may have been too difficult for Grammy voters to comprehend.
In a separate interview, Jones said LED ZEPPELIN was too busy touring and recording to pay much attention to awards. But now, the recognition was "incredibly cool."
Bonham, whose alcohol-related death in 1980 at the age of 32 spelled the end of LED ZEPPELIN, was represented by children Jason and Zoe.
"It's totally overwhelming," said Zoe, who was five when he died. "The whole crazy thing about it is that it's a lifetime achievement award, and he's not here. The legend lives on."
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The English band was one of 10 performers, alongside the likes of rockabilly hellraiser JERRY LEE LEWIS, blues belter JANIS JOPLIN and country crooner EDDY ARNOLD, celebrated at a luncheon one day before the Grammy Awards.
During their 12 years together, LED ZEPPELIN never won a Grammy, even though they were arguably the biggest band of the 1970s, a combo whose blues-based rock anthems resonate loudly to this day.
LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones showed up with the two children of late drummer John Bonham to receive crystal trophies. Singer Robert Plant, busy rehearsing for a tour, sent in a video message.
"It wouldn't have taken much just to pop over here and meet everybody, would it really?" Page asked Reuters.
For his part, the newly svelte guitarist said he found the ceremony very emotional. From the stage, he blew a kiss to his old label boss, Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun, and later chatted with soul guitarist Ike Turner, who jokingly exclaimed, "You're a grown man now!"
As for the belated recognition, Page bore no ill will, saying that LED ZEPPELIN's eclectic oeuvre ? with one album completely different from the next ? may have been too difficult for Grammy voters to comprehend.
In a separate interview, Jones said LED ZEPPELIN was too busy touring and recording to pay much attention to awards. But now, the recognition was "incredibly cool."
Bonham, whose alcohol-related death in 1980 at the age of 32 spelled the end of LED ZEPPELIN, was represented by children Jason and Zoe.
"It's totally overwhelming," said Zoe, who was five when he died. "The whole crazy thing about it is that it's a lifetime achievement award, and he's not here. The legend lives on."
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| Source: | Blabbermouth] |
Thanatos - New Album Coming
Long-running Dutch death/thrash metal band THANATOS are busy writing new songs for their fifth full-length album, to be recorded before the end of the year.
THANATOS' fourth album, "Undead. Unholy. Divine", was released last summer through Greece's Black Lotus Records. The follow-up to 2000's "Angelic Encounters", "Undead. Unholy. Divine" was produced by Hans Pieters and the band at Excess studios in Rotterdam, Holland and was mastered by Attie Bauw (JUDAS PRIEST, SCORPIONS, GOREFEST).
THANATOS' fourth album, "Undead. Unholy. Divine", was released last summer through Greece's Black Lotus Records. The follow-up to 2000's "Angelic Encounters", "Undead. Unholy. Divine" was produced by Hans Pieters and the band at Excess studios in Rotterdam, Holland and was mastered by Attie Bauw (JUDAS PRIEST, SCORPIONS, GOREFEST).
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Thanatos |
Symphony X - News On The New Album
The web site of New Jersey prog-metallers SYMPHONY X has been updated with the following message:
"They're working at a good pace on writing the new CD, they have parts of songs put together at this point that are equal to about half of the new CD, and have lots of ideas that they're working with. They're being very critical with this CD, wanting to kick it up a notch from 'The Odyssey' and make it the best stuff yet; thus far they're working with material from Michael Romeo , Michael Pinnella and Michael LePond . Mike sounded really intent on cranking out some excellent music; he's in 'the writing zone', and only good things come of it when he's in that mindset.
"When informed that some fans feared that Mike's comment in an earlier studio report about the new CD being 'darker' than 'The Odyssey' would result in Russ doing death metal growls or the like, Mike said that wasn't going to happen.
"Also, 'the dungeon' (the band's studio) has recently been gutted and totally revamped and is at its best ever acoustically, which should help contribute to some excellent sound on the new CD."
SYMPHONY X's follow-up to 2002's "The Odyssey" is tentatively due later in the year via InsideOut Music.
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"They're working at a good pace on writing the new CD, they have parts of songs put together at this point that are equal to about half of the new CD, and have lots of ideas that they're working with. They're being very critical with this CD, wanting to kick it up a notch from 'The Odyssey' and make it the best stuff yet; thus far they're working with material from Michael Romeo , Michael Pinnella and Michael LePond . Mike sounded really intent on cranking out some excellent music; he's in 'the writing zone', and only good things come of it when he's in that mindset.
"When informed that some fans feared that Mike's comment in an earlier studio report about the new CD being 'darker' than 'The Odyssey' would result in Russ doing death metal growls or the like, Mike said that wasn't going to happen.
"Also, 'the dungeon' (the band's studio) has recently been gutted and totally revamped and is at its best ever acoustically, which should help contribute to some excellent sound on the new CD."
SYMPHONY X's follow-up to 2002's "The Odyssey" is tentatively due later in the year via InsideOut Music.
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| Source: | www.blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Symphony X |
Stratovarius - New drama or really bad promotion?
According to Iltalehti, a new song from the forthcoming Stratovarius album has been suspended by the band's own record label, Sanctuary Music German Division. The opening intro of that song was supposed to start with the speech of Hitler. According to Timo Tolkki who points out the song is completely anti Hitler and therefore appeals to the freedom of the art. Tolkki adds that he has always been interested in Hitler and what made Hitler become such a monster, the song is as antifacist as possible. The lyrics of the song has been sent to the censorship department of the Ministry of the Interior Of Germany, which will make a decision about the legality of the song.
| Source: | iltalehti.fi |
| Band profile: | Stratovarius |
After Forever - Drummer Diagnosed With Cancer
Dear fans,
We bring sad tidings.
Our friend and drummer Andre has been admitted to hospital. De doctors have found cancer and surgically removed a tumor.
The medical staff is satisfied about the result of the surgery.
In consultation with Andre and his friend Cris we decided to continue our show in The Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam on February 11.
Ed Warby will replace Andre for this occasion,but Andre will be more present than ever on this evening.
If you want to support Andre in this difficult period in his life you can send a card or letter to:
Andre Borgman Tromsöldreef 50 3076 DL Rotterdam The Netherlands
We count on you and expect a load of reactions and consolation for Andre. Via the site we will keep you informed.
We bring sad tidings.
Our friend and drummer Andre has been admitted to hospital. De doctors have found cancer and surgically removed a tumor.
The medical staff is satisfied about the result of the surgery.
In consultation with Andre and his friend Cris we decided to continue our show in The Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam on February 11.
Ed Warby will replace Andre for this occasion,but Andre will be more present than ever on this evening.
If you want to support Andre in this difficult period in his life you can send a card or letter to:
Andre Borgman Tromsöldreef 50 3076 DL Rotterdam The Netherlands
We count on you and expect a load of reactions and consolation for Andre. Via the site we will keep you informed.
| Source: | afterforever.com |
| Band profile: | After Forever |
Projekt Tabun - The new Pestilence ?
Former PESTILENCE singer MARTIN VAN DRUNEN participates together with former PESTILENCE bassist JEROEN PAUL THESSELING in the recordings of PROJEKT TABUN.
PROJEKT TABUN was founded by KING LOCUST guitarist/ producer NIELS DRIEËNHUIZEN and JEROEN PAUL THESSELING. The tracks will result in a unique blend of Moorish-oriented lines, brutal grunts and palmas rhythms.
A band to follow...
PROJEKT TABUN was founded by KING LOCUST guitarist/ producer NIELS DRIEËNHUIZEN and JEROEN PAUL THESSELING. The tracks will result in a unique blend of Moorish-oriented lines, brutal grunts and palmas rhythms.
A band to follow...
Void Of Silence - Split Up
"After 11 years since we started this adventure, after 6 years since the band started its official activities and after three album released together as VOID OF SILENCE, we decided to put an end to this band.
We took this decision with sadness and bitterness, also we must admit we yet reached our initial goal.
We would like to thank our worlwide fans, those who always trusted us and those who supported us along the way.
A special thank you to Fabban and Alan Nemtheanga, who gave us the possibility to release such incredible albums and to the whole code666 staff, always supportive towards our music.
A great hail also to our old friends Andrea Toro, Alessandro Bianchi, Riccardo Tran and Fabio Restano, who were beside us in the beginning.
We are not leaving the musical scene, just we will wear different dresses and walk different ways, together as usual. Maybe one day things will run in a different way, who knows...
Bye and thanx to all". - Riccardo Conforti and Ivan Zara.
http://www.voidofsilence.com
We took this decision with sadness and bitterness, also we must admit we yet reached our initial goal.
We would like to thank our worlwide fans, those who always trusted us and those who supported us along the way.
A special thank you to Fabban and Alan Nemtheanga, who gave us the possibility to release such incredible albums and to the whole code666 staff, always supportive towards our music.
A great hail also to our old friends Andrea Toro, Alessandro Bianchi, Riccardo Tran and Fabio Restano, who were beside us in the beginning.
We are not leaving the musical scene, just we will wear different dresses and walk different ways, together as usual. Maybe one day things will run in a different way, who knows...
Bye and thanx to all". - Riccardo Conforti and Ivan Zara.
http://www.voidofsilence.com
| Band profile: | Void Of Silence |
Dark Moor - Mp3 From New Album
The spanish band had posted a mp3 of the song "Before The Duel" in their official website. Click here to download the song .
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| Source: | dark-moor.com |
| Band profile: | Dark Moor |
Sinergy - News From The Band
Sinergy, the acclaimed Finnish metal band featuring singer Kimberly Goss and Children Of Bodom members Alexi Laiho (guitar) and Roope Latvala (guitar), have spent the past few months quietly recording their fourth full-length album, tentatively due in late 2005.
As Goss announced on the internet:
"Sinergy does indeed still exist, though the absence of our website and having only played two gigs in the past six months may lead people to believe otherwise. Our fourth album will be called "Sins of the Past". We started recording drums and bass in June of last year at Finnvox Studios, and have continued recording the rest of it at Beyond Abilities Studios (the studio of Janne Wirman from Children Of Bodom). However, we've had to record the album in separate sections due to Children Of Bodom's busy touring schedule last year. We've sometimes had to take several months off in between recording.
"Alexi just got his cast off cast week , but still needs to wear a brace for another few weeks. He's able to play guitar now, but we're gonna wait until he's 100 percent recovered before he finishes his leads on the album. In the meantime, myself and Roope have been busy recording our parts. The album will then be mixed and mastered at Finnvox then the recording is finished.
"All I can say is that we are hopeful that the album will be released sometime this year. We'll have a new website up once the artwork for the new album is finished."
http://www.nuclearblast.de
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As Goss announced on the internet:
"Sinergy does indeed still exist, though the absence of our website and having only played two gigs in the past six months may lead people to believe otherwise. Our fourth album will be called "Sins of the Past". We started recording drums and bass in June of last year at Finnvox Studios, and have continued recording the rest of it at Beyond Abilities Studios (the studio of Janne Wirman from Children Of Bodom). However, we've had to record the album in separate sections due to Children Of Bodom's busy touring schedule last year. We've sometimes had to take several months off in between recording.
"Alexi just got his cast off cast week , but still needs to wear a brace for another few weeks. He's able to play guitar now, but we're gonna wait until he's 100 percent recovered before he finishes his leads on the album. In the meantime, myself and Roope have been busy recording our parts. The album will then be mixed and mastered at Finnvox then the recording is finished.
"All I can say is that we are hopeful that the album will be released sometime this year. We'll have a new website up once the artwork for the new album is finished."
http://www.nuclearblast.de
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| Band profile: | Sinergy |
Runemagick - Post Samples From New Album
The swedish band posts in their official website sound samples from their just released(31/01/2005) album, to listen to the samples visit : http://www.runemagick.se/news.php .
| Source: | runemagick.se |
| Band profile: | Runemagick |
Criminal - Original Bassist Rejoins
The chilenean(relocated in Europe) band has announced on their official that the original bassist Juan "Kato" Cueto rejoins the band. He will be joining the band to the pre-production of the upcoming (fifth studio) album. Anton tell aobut how Kato decided to join the band: "We went recently to South America last year to play a few shows, and since we didn't have a permanent bassist at the time, we asked Kato to help us out. We only had like two days to practice, and from the moment he hit the first note it became that he was still a part of the band. The Shows went fuckin' great, and I think that's when he decided he was going to give it a go and come to Europe".
| Source: | criminal1.com |
| Band profile: | Criminal |
Distorted - New album in process
The Israeli melodic oriental doom death metal band with male and female vocals - Distorted, has entered the Underground studio in Sweden last monday 31.1.05 in order to record their debut album with the producer Pelle Saether (Carnal forge, Ebony Tears, Necrodeath).
Distorted is active since 1996, released 2 demos so far (1998, 2000) and played dozens of gigs in Israel, among them an opening for Edguy in 2000 infront of 6000 people and in Metalist Festival 2004 alongside Orphaned Land, Salem and Behemoth.
Miri Milman, the lead singer is also the female vocalist of Orphaned Land in some of their European Gigs.
There are already some negotiations with major lables but the band is waiting to finish recording the album before they will decide about the future.
Visit the Website and support the band !!! : http://www.DistortedBand.com
Distorted is active since 1996, released 2 demos so far (1998, 2000) and played dozens of gigs in Israel, among them an opening for Edguy in 2000 infront of 6000 people and in Metalist Festival 2004 alongside Orphaned Land, Salem and Behemoth.
Miri Milman, the lead singer is also the female vocalist of Orphaned Land in some of their European Gigs.
There are already some negotiations with major lables but the band is waiting to finish recording the album before they will decide about the future.
Visit the Website and support the band !!! : http://www.DistortedBand.com