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David Ellefson lawsuit dismissed
The lawsuit filed by former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson against
singer-guitarist David Mustaine, disputing the legitimacy of a May 2004
settlement agreement and seeking at least $18.5 million in damages, was
dismissed by a federal judge in New York on January 13th, according to The
Hollywood Reporter.com. The article also states that Ellefson's attorney
has already filed a notice of appeal, and that a countersuit filed by
Mustaine against Ellefson remains pending.
singer-guitarist David Mustaine, disputing the legitimacy of a May 2004
settlement agreement and seeking at least $18.5 million in damages, was
dismissed by a federal judge in New York on January 13th, according to The
Hollywood Reporter.com. The article also states that Ellefson's attorney
has already filed a notice of appeal, and that a countersuit filed by
Mustaine against Ellefson remains pending.
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Testament Re-release
The band has announced they will re-release the 1991 documentary 'Seen
Between the Lines' on DVD this spring. The documentary contains live
footage, promotional music videos, rare video clips, as well as behind the
scenes and candid footage.
Between the Lines' on DVD this spring. The documentary contains live
footage, promotional music videos, rare video clips, as well as behind the
scenes and candid footage.
| Band profile: | Testament |
Fates Warning - Drummers for tour
Following the departure of Mark Zonder, the band has announced the
drummers for their upcoming European shows. Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
will join them on drums for the Headway festival. Nick D'Virgilio (Spock's
Beard) will handle drumming duties for the scheduled February dates.
drummers for their upcoming European shows. Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
will join them on drums for the Headway festival. Nick D'Virgilio (Spock's
Beard) will handle drumming duties for the scheduled February dates.
| Band profile: | Fates Warning |
Kataklysm - Part Ways With Drummer
Kataklysm have parted ways with drummer Martin Maurais, citing "personal
and professional reasons." Max Duhamel, who performed on five past
Kataklysm albums including Shadows and Dust has been named as his
replacement. Kataklysm will be direct support on the Danzig tour with
Trivium and Eyes of Fire, beginning February 18th.
and professional reasons." Max Duhamel, who performed on five past
Kataklysm albums including Shadows and Dust has been named as his
replacement. Kataklysm will be direct support on the Danzig tour with
Trivium and Eyes of Fire, beginning February 18th.
| Band profile: | Kataklysm |
Tiwanaku - Found New Drummer
The band featuring Wade Black on vocals (ex-Crimson Glory, ex-Seven Witches, Lucian Blaque, Rick Renstrom, Leash Law), Mark Kozlowski on guitars, Michael Estes on guitars (Burning Inside, ex-Acheron) and Emo Mowery on bass (ex-Nocturnus, Leash Law), and that also featured the now retired drummer Richard Christy, have found a new drummer it's Chris Pisitllo, whom plays on Yeti and Desperate Cry. Acording to Mowery: "New material for another upcoming release is being created now! TIWANAKU has finally risen from project status to band status!!!! Regular rehearsals will commence next week!!!"
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
Ayreon - Two Final Experiment Mp3s Online
Arjen Lucassen had posts 2 songs from the upcoming bonus disc of the Final Experiment 10 years anniversary. You can download them at http://www.ayreon.com/anniversary/ .
| Source: | ayreon.com |
| Band profile: | Ayreon |
Rebellion - Sign With Massacre Records
The german Heavy metal band featuring former Grave Digger members (Uwe Lulis and Tomi Göttlich) have ink a deal with Massacre Records according to their official website. They have plans to release a new album, more details on the album to come soon.
| Source: | rebellion.st |
The Gathering - To Film Gigs For a DVD
The Gathering will record a special live registration for the long-awaited own DVD release. These recordings will take place Monday the 23rd of may at the beautiful Paradiso theatre - Amsterdam. The band will play 2 shows the same day, and both gigs will be recorded. These 2 concerts are the only 2 official concerts the Gathering will play this year!
Because the shows are seated, please note there are only 650 seats per show available. Don't miss it. It will be an unique and overwhelming experience. Presales start Saturday the 29th of January.
Date and place: 23th of May, Paradiso, Amsterdam, Weteringschans 6-8 AMSTERDAM, www.paradiso.nl
Entree: One ticket: 17,50 ? , Passepartout ticket both shows 27,50 ?
Time schedule:
First show Venue will open at 18:00 Start 19:00 uur - 20:30
Second show Venue will open at 21:15 Start 22:00 - 23:30
Ticketsales:
Ticketservice, AUB ticketshop, bigger Dutch Postoffices, 33 GWK's at railway stations.
Order by telephone:
In Holland: 0900-0191
Outside Holland: 00-31-20-6211288
Online ticketsales via internet: www.ticketservice.nl
Try Out Show
A small try-out show will be held one week before the official DVD recordings.
Only 190 seat are available.
Date: May 18th
Venue: LUX Theatre
Place: Nijmegen,
www.lux-nijmegen.nl
Ticket ordering: LUX Box Office 0031 900 5894636 or 0031 900 LUXinfo
http://www.sandandmercury.com/
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Because the shows are seated, please note there are only 650 seats per show available. Don't miss it. It will be an unique and overwhelming experience. Presales start Saturday the 29th of January.
Date and place: 23th of May, Paradiso, Amsterdam, Weteringschans 6-8 AMSTERDAM, www.paradiso.nl
Entree: One ticket: 17,50 ? , Passepartout ticket both shows 27,50 ?
Time schedule:
First show Venue will open at 18:00 Start 19:00 uur - 20:30
Second show Venue will open at 21:15 Start 22:00 - 23:30
Ticketsales:
Ticketservice, AUB ticketshop, bigger Dutch Postoffices, 33 GWK's at railway stations.
Order by telephone:
In Holland: 0900-0191
Outside Holland: 00-31-20-6211288
Online ticketsales via internet: www.ticketservice.nl
Try Out Show
A small try-out show will be held one week before the official DVD recordings.
Only 190 seat are available.
Date: May 18th
Venue: LUX Theatre
Place: Nijmegen,
www.lux-nijmegen.nl
Ticket ordering: LUX Box Office 0031 900 5894636 or 0031 900 LUXinfo
http://www.sandandmercury.com/
Read more ››
| Band profile: | The Gathering |
Katatonia - Back on Stage
Anders posted the following message on Katatonia's official website:
"During the following 6 months, we'll be very busy with the making of our new album. Nevertheless, we won't be locked up in the studio the entire time as we have just confirmed 3 live dates in march - the Metal Mania festivals (http://negativeart.hu/metalmania.html), that will take place in Hungary, Czech and Poland. Other bands appearing on the bill are Cradle of Filth, Apocalyptica, Moonspell etc. This will be only opportunity to catch the band for a long time, so show up and rock with us!"
"During the following 6 months, we'll be very busy with the making of our new album. Nevertheless, we won't be locked up in the studio the entire time as we have just confirmed 3 live dates in march - the Metal Mania festivals (http://negativeart.hu/metalmania.html), that will take place in Hungary, Czech and Poland. Other bands appearing on the bill are Cradle of Filth, Apocalyptica, Moonspell etc. This will be only opportunity to catch the band for a long time, so show up and rock with us!"
| Source: | katatonia.com |
| Band profile: | Katatonia |
Epica - News on the Forthcoming Album
"Consign to Oblivion" will be the title of the upcoming Epica album which will be released in March/April of this year.
Philip and Sascha have just worked out the last details on the mix and the result is really amazing!!! The cd is now waiting to be mastered which will happen next Monday by Peter van '/t Riet at Soundfactory. More info will follow soon so stay tuned!
Philip and Sascha have just worked out the last details on the mix and the result is really amazing!!! The cd is now waiting to be mastered which will happen next Monday by Peter van '/t Riet at Soundfactory. More info will follow soon so stay tuned!
| Source: | epica.nl |
| Band profile: | Epica |
Sonata Arctica - Nominated For Emma Awards
Sonata Arctica is one of the nomineés at the emma-gaala (Finnish Grammys)
in the category, best hardrock / metal - album. The band will also perform one song live at the event on the 26th of February.
in the category, best hardrock / metal - album. The band will also perform one song live at the event on the 26th of February.
| Source: | sonataarctica.info |
| Band profile: | Sonata Arctica |
Napalm Death - Guests Vocalists For The New Album
More details unfold about NAPALM DEATH's upcoming album "The Code Is Red? Long Live The Code" which will hit European shops April 25th:
Word has already spread about guests in the studio who laid down some backing-vocals for the album: Jello Biafra, Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed) and Jeff Walker (Carcass) visited the Godfathers Of Grind during their recording-session in Foel Studios with Russ Russell.
Vocalist Barney Greenway on the new album: "What more can I tell you? Well, it's a ripper - fast, progressive and a nice bit of art-noise. With Jello Biafra, Jamey Jasta and Jeff Carcass along for the ride, we hope it'll take your heads off - or at least get you thinking with them. Cheers."
One of the three guests is planned to join the band during their two exclusive pre-listening shows - who? See with your own eyes and hear with your own ears!
22. January 05 (D) Bochum - Matrix *
http://www.matrix-bochum.de
24. January 05 (UK) London - Underworld **
http://www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk
Booking: MAD Tourbooking http://www.mad-tourbooking.de
(* with HEAVEN SHALL BURN, MAROON, Do Or Die, End Of Days,
presales EUR 12,00, early show! 18:15-22:30h!)
(** with Mistress, Cephalic Carnage, presales GBP 12,00)
http://www.enemyofthemusicbusiness.com
Read more ››
Word has already spread about guests in the studio who laid down some backing-vocals for the album: Jello Biafra, Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed) and Jeff Walker (Carcass) visited the Godfathers Of Grind during their recording-session in Foel Studios with Russ Russell.
Vocalist Barney Greenway on the new album: "What more can I tell you? Well, it's a ripper - fast, progressive and a nice bit of art-noise. With Jello Biafra, Jamey Jasta and Jeff Carcass along for the ride, we hope it'll take your heads off - or at least get you thinking with them. Cheers."
One of the three guests is planned to join the band during their two exclusive pre-listening shows - who? See with your own eyes and hear with your own ears!
22. January 05 (D) Bochum - Matrix *
http://www.matrix-bochum.de
24. January 05 (UK) London - Underworld **
http://www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk
Booking: MAD Tourbooking http://www.mad-tourbooking.de
(* with HEAVEN SHALL BURN, MAROON, Do Or Die, End Of Days,
presales EUR 12,00, early show! 18:15-22:30h!)
(** with Mistress, Cephalic Carnage, presales GBP 12,00)
http://www.enemyofthemusicbusiness.com
Read more ››
| Source: | centurymedia.de |
| Band profile: | Napalm Death |
Godiva - New Vocalist
GODIVA announce FERNANDO GARCIA (ex-VICTORY) as their new vocalist
After the departure of the original singer ANTHONY DE ANGELIS, who left the band due to personal reasons, the Swiss Heavy Metal band GODIVA is proud to announce the former VICTORY shouter FERNANDO GARCIA as their new singer. FERNANDO came in during the recordings of the second album "Call me under 666" (working title) and the band is very happy about that: "We are proud that we can announce one of our heroes and probably one of the best singers as our new frontman" so a bands spokesman. FERNANDO himself is also very enthusiastic about the new constellation: "It feels like coming home. My voice and my way of singing just fits perfectly to the GODIVA sound. This is the sound I have been searching for for years now. Just listen to the album and you will understand my decision."
FERNANDO decided to leave his old band WICKED SENSATION to concentrate one hundred percent on GODIVA. Here is what he has to say about the situation: "To put an end to all these rumours, I would like to inform you that I have left WICKED SENSATION only because of musical reasons! Because of the narrow set frame they wanted me to sing in, I felt artistically tight down, so I could not decline the offer to join GODIVA. I do wish them lots of success and think they will recognise sooner or later, that they are better of with a new singer".
The recordings to the follow up of the 2002 release are already done. At the moment the producer ACHIM KÖHLER (PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER, BRAINSTORM) is in the mixing process. The release is scheduled for early April, but could be slightly postponed because of the change on vocals. Check out www.godiva.ch, or return here for more info.
After the departure of the original singer ANTHONY DE ANGELIS, who left the band due to personal reasons, the Swiss Heavy Metal band GODIVA is proud to announce the former VICTORY shouter FERNANDO GARCIA as their new singer. FERNANDO came in during the recordings of the second album "Call me under 666" (working title) and the band is very happy about that: "We are proud that we can announce one of our heroes and probably one of the best singers as our new frontman" so a bands spokesman. FERNANDO himself is also very enthusiastic about the new constellation: "It feels like coming home. My voice and my way of singing just fits perfectly to the GODIVA sound. This is the sound I have been searching for for years now. Just listen to the album and you will understand my decision."
FERNANDO decided to leave his old band WICKED SENSATION to concentrate one hundred percent on GODIVA. Here is what he has to say about the situation: "To put an end to all these rumours, I would like to inform you that I have left WICKED SENSATION only because of musical reasons! Because of the narrow set frame they wanted me to sing in, I felt artistically tight down, so I could not decline the offer to join GODIVA. I do wish them lots of success and think they will recognise sooner or later, that they are better of with a new singer".
The recordings to the follow up of the 2002 release are already done. At the moment the producer ACHIM KÖHLER (PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER, BRAINSTORM) is in the mixing process. The release is scheduled for early April, but could be slightly postponed because of the change on vocals. Check out www.godiva.ch, or return here for more info.
| Source: | limb-music.de |
| Band profile: | Godiva |
Slechtvalk - Song From New CD Online
You can download a new song of the upcoming album 'At The Dawn Of War' at the Downloads/Music section. Enjoy!
Directly after the release of our new album 'At The Dawn Of War' and DVD 'Upon The Fields Of Battle' we will go on tour through Europe. Check the concertdates to see if we visit your country or even your town!
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Directly after the release of our new album 'At The Dawn Of War' and DVD 'Upon The Fields Of Battle' we will go on tour through Europe. Check the concertdates to see if we visit your country or even your town!
Read more ››
| Source: | slechtvalk.com |
| Band profile: | Slechtvalk |
David Ellefson - New Band With Former Slayer Membe
Former SLAYER/TESTAMENT drummer Jon Dette has joined forces with ex-MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson in a brand new project tentatively called ENEMY OF GOD. Completing the group's current lineup are Peter Scheithauer (PUSHED, KILLING MACHINE) on guitar and Todd Barnes (13-A) on vocals.
ENEMY OF GOD are in the final stages of signing a "major record deal" and are scheduled to start recording their debut album in March. "The music is heavy and brutal! The songs are not for radio, they're for starting the pit!" Dette told BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
More information will be made available soon.
ENEMY OF GOD are in the final stages of signing a "major record deal" and are scheduled to start recording their debut album in March. "The music is heavy and brutal! The songs are not for radio, they're for starting the pit!" Dette told BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
More information will be made available soon.
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |