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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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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 |
Evoken - Final Tracklist & Cover Art Revealed
After a few years of silence Evoken finally re-emerged from the vault and completed the new album "Antithesis of Light".
We have just received the master tape a few hours before doing this news update, so we can't really say much about it in this very moment. From the few songs we had the opportunity to listen to, we all can expect an extreme album, with very little left to melodies and hope.
Album tracks list :
- INTRO
- IN SOLITARY RUIN
- ACCURSED PREMONITION
- THE MOURNFUL REFUSAL
- PAVOR NOCTURNUS
- ANTITHESIS OF LIGHT
- THE LAST OF VITALITY
(for a total playing time of 73 minutes !!!)
Here you have an anticipation of the album front cover ( click here )
www.avantgardemusic.com
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We have just received the master tape a few hours before doing this news update, so we can't really say much about it in this very moment. From the few songs we had the opportunity to listen to, we all can expect an extreme album, with very little left to melodies and hope.
Album tracks list :
- INTRO
- IN SOLITARY RUIN
- ACCURSED PREMONITION
- THE MOURNFUL REFUSAL
- PAVOR NOCTURNUS
- ANTITHESIS OF LIGHT
- THE LAST OF VITALITY
(for a total playing time of 73 minutes !!!)
Here you have an anticipation of the album front cover ( click here )
www.avantgardemusic.com
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| Band profile: | Evoken |
Exodus - Looking For Singer
We are looking for someone with experience, charisma, and a magnetic stage presence. Vocally must be able to sing all the Souza/ Baloff material and bring their own style to the table.Must be able to incorporate different elements into the mix( death metal, thrash and black metal styles). Not looking for saints, but must be clean of any hard drugs.
please send a cd / with picture of yourself and any dvd or vhs tape with live performances if you have
one...
send to:
Exodus
6331 Fairmount ave. suite #427
El Cerrito, Ca 94530
http://www.exodusattack.com/
please send a cd / with picture of yourself and any dvd or vhs tape with live performances if you have
one...
send to:
Exodus
6331 Fairmount ave. suite #427
El Cerrito, Ca 94530
http://www.exodusattack.com/
| Band profile: | Exodus |
Flotsam & Jetsam - Star Recording
Craig Nielsen has posted the following Flotsam update on the message board:
"At long last, we start the record on January 2nd, after a series of delays, some to do with the band and some to do with the label. We are very recharged and ready to do a great Flotsam record.
Also, the video of one of our recent Tokyo shows came out even much better than we could have ever imagined thanks to the intense professionalism of the Japanese who recorded it, and the fact that it was one of the very best live shows this band has captured in their entire career. So we will shop it for another live release, as it actually blows away even our recent DVD.
And for upcoming shows, Flotsam will be playing with HATEBREED and AGNOSTIC FRONT on the "Goodyfest" in Phoenix, January 14th, then we play the next night, January 15th, at the "Deep Freeze" event in Westminister, Colorado, very close to Denver.
Bad news for the Flotsam/METAL CHURCH tour. The story has changed at least 5 times from the 3 different agencies involved so I wont even bother trying to decipher what really happened, but the tour is off. Agents have a tendency to lie a lot and constantly change what they come strong and sure at you with in the beginning as a proposal. We are still getting many, many emails from Europeans who would really like to see Flotsam so we may still make it happen.
As always, a very sincere thank you to all loyal Flotsam fans who continue to show so much support through all the bullshit!
Flots Til Death."
http://www.flotsam-and-jetsam.com/
"At long last, we start the record on January 2nd, after a series of delays, some to do with the band and some to do with the label. We are very recharged and ready to do a great Flotsam record.
Also, the video of one of our recent Tokyo shows came out even much better than we could have ever imagined thanks to the intense professionalism of the Japanese who recorded it, and the fact that it was one of the very best live shows this band has captured in their entire career. So we will shop it for another live release, as it actually blows away even our recent DVD.
And for upcoming shows, Flotsam will be playing with HATEBREED and AGNOSTIC FRONT on the "Goodyfest" in Phoenix, January 14th, then we play the next night, January 15th, at the "Deep Freeze" event in Westminister, Colorado, very close to Denver.
Bad news for the Flotsam/METAL CHURCH tour. The story has changed at least 5 times from the 3 different agencies involved so I wont even bother trying to decipher what really happened, but the tour is off. Agents have a tendency to lie a lot and constantly change what they come strong and sure at you with in the beginning as a proposal. We are still getting many, many emails from Europeans who would really like to see Flotsam so we may still make it happen.
As always, a very sincere thank you to all loyal Flotsam fans who continue to show so much support through all the bullshit!
Flots Til Death."
http://www.flotsam-and-jetsam.com/
| Band profile: | Flotsam And Jetsam |
Hatesphere - Sign With Steamhammer/SPV, New Ep
New worldwide deal signed with Steamhammer/SPV
It's now official! We are very happy to tell you that we have inked a worldwide deal with Steamhammer/SPV.
It's an honour for us to be on the same rooster as quality bands such as Motörhead, Saxon, Type O Negative, Monster Magnet, Kreator, Raging Speedhorn, Dio, Sepultura etc.
"The Killing EP" recorded
We have visited the Jailhouse Studios in Horsens , Denmark , to record our new EP, simply entitled "The Killing EP". The EP was produced by Tommy Hansen (Helloween, Pretty Maids etc) in cooperation with Jacob Hansen (Invocator) and HateSphere. Tracklist for the EP is as follows:
1. Murderous Intent
2. You're the Enemy
3. The Will of God
4. Trip at the Brain (Suicidal Tendencies cover)
"The killing EP" will be out in Europe on January 31 st 2005 via SPV/Steamhammer.
www.hatesphere.com
It's now official! We are very happy to tell you that we have inked a worldwide deal with Steamhammer/SPV.
It's an honour for us to be on the same rooster as quality bands such as Motörhead, Saxon, Type O Negative, Monster Magnet, Kreator, Raging Speedhorn, Dio, Sepultura etc.
"The Killing EP" recorded
We have visited the Jailhouse Studios in Horsens , Denmark , to record our new EP, simply entitled "The Killing EP". The EP was produced by Tommy Hansen (Helloween, Pretty Maids etc) in cooperation with Jacob Hansen (Invocator) and HateSphere. Tracklist for the EP is as follows:
1. Murderous Intent
2. You're the Enemy
3. The Will of God
4. Trip at the Brain (Suicidal Tendencies cover)
"The killing EP" will be out in Europe on January 31 st 2005 via SPV/Steamhammer.
www.hatesphere.com
Falconer: Complete Line-Up - Announce New Album
After auditioning several guitarists, FALCONER have now found a new lead player to complete their line-up. His name is Jimmy Hedlund, and he totally outshone the rest of the applicants.
He nailed every note in each of the three songs that were tested, and possesses some amazing solo skills as well!
FALCONER will start recording their new album in late December for an early May release. The title of the fourth album will be "GRIME VS. GRANDEUR".
More detailed news can be found on the official homepage: www.falconermusic.com
He nailed every note in each of the three songs that were tested, and possesses some amazing solo skills as well!
FALCONER will start recording their new album in late December for an early May release. The title of the fourth album will be "GRIME VS. GRANDEUR".
More detailed news can be found on the official homepage: www.falconermusic.com
| Band profile: | Falconer |
Arjen Lucassen - A New Project In Sight
Arjen has revealed a bit of news about the project he will be working on in 2005. Here's a piece of Arjen's New Year greeting.
"A new project...
Ah yes... the new CD... You'll be glad to know that I will start working on it first thing this year. Which means that when you are reading this... I'm working! ;-) So what will it be? It is hard to explain, simply because I've only just started. But I can say at least a few things about it that I know for sure.
First off, it will be an entirely new project/band and I fully intent to make it sound very different from my other projects Ayreon, Ambeon and Star One. This actually means that ...if I succeed... there will be no analog keyboards, there will be no concept and there will be just one singer (there, I said it out loud, so now I have to stick to it!). I know I am not supposed to talk about this yet because it's far too early (and my manager Yvette will probably kill me for this) but I really can't stop myself from revealing the vocalist for this project to you (just don't tell anyone I told you) ;-)
The singer is the very talented and beautiful Marcela Bovio from Mexico, who sang the part of 'Wife' on 'The Human Equation'. Some months ago I sent Marcela a couple of basic ideas on acoustic guitar, and she returned them with some of her melodies. I'm not even gonna try to avoid my old cliches: WOAH, AMAZING, GOOSEBUMPS! Marcela will write her own melodies and lyrics, (and most of it will be English). To be honest... I have no idea yet what style it will be, and I really want it all to develop naturally as we work on it. It will definitely not become a happy or poppy album; some of it will be heavy, some of it will be soft... or maybe... aaargh, I'm just as curious as you are! I'll keep you posted on all developments as much as I can."
For full greeting go to the official site.
www.ayreon.com
"A new project...
Ah yes... the new CD... You'll be glad to know that I will start working on it first thing this year. Which means that when you are reading this... I'm working! ;-) So what will it be? It is hard to explain, simply because I've only just started. But I can say at least a few things about it that I know for sure.
First off, it will be an entirely new project/band and I fully intent to make it sound very different from my other projects Ayreon, Ambeon and Star One. This actually means that ...if I succeed... there will be no analog keyboards, there will be no concept and there will be just one singer (there, I said it out loud, so now I have to stick to it!). I know I am not supposed to talk about this yet because it's far too early (and my manager Yvette will probably kill me for this) but I really can't stop myself from revealing the vocalist for this project to you (just don't tell anyone I told you) ;-)
The singer is the very talented and beautiful Marcela Bovio from Mexico, who sang the part of 'Wife' on 'The Human Equation'. Some months ago I sent Marcela a couple of basic ideas on acoustic guitar, and she returned them with some of her melodies. I'm not even gonna try to avoid my old cliches: WOAH, AMAZING, GOOSEBUMPS! Marcela will write her own melodies and lyrics, (and most of it will be English). To be honest... I have no idea yet what style it will be, and I really want it all to develop naturally as we work on it. It will definitely not become a happy or poppy album; some of it will be heavy, some of it will be soft... or maybe... aaargh, I'm just as curious as you are! I'll keep you posted on all developments as much as I can."
For full greeting go to the official site.
www.ayreon.com
| Band profile: | Ayreon |
Accept - Reunites, But Only For a Tour!
Legendary German Metallers Accept has officially reunited, the classic line-up will play some shows live the summer of 2005. Three festivals is booked so far, Rock Hard Festival, Wacken Open Air and Sweden Rock Magazine.
But there will not be any new album or DVD, this is just a tour to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Explains singer Udo Dirkscheider.
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But there will not be any new album or DVD, this is just a tour to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Explains singer Udo Dirkscheider.
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| Source: | Sweden Rock Magazine] |
| Band profile: | Accept |
Prejudice - Update On The New Album
For the moment Prejudice is working on new material, allmost 2 songs are yet finished and it sounds pretty sickly till now. Plans are in progress to do a split cd with Mexican destroyers "Rottenness", more about this pretty soon.
Finally we have some news on the "Dominion Of Chaos" release period, "Two Fat Man" will do it in January because there where problems with the printings of the artwork. So in 2005 you can find it in stores everywere. That's it for now, stay sick & crush on !
www.prejudice.be
Finally we have some news on the "Dominion Of Chaos" release period, "Two Fat Man" will do it in January because there where problems with the printings of the artwork. So in 2005 you can find it in stores everywere. That's it for now, stay sick & crush on !
www.prejudice.be