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Sturmgeist - Sign With Season Of Mist
"A very special new signing... When the twisted seat of awareness, thought, volition and feelings of SOLEFALD mastermind Cornelius Jakhelln interests itself in patented German culture, Jagermeister, and old fashioned German Thrash, the result is a unique album entitled "Meister Mephisto".
Featuring members of SOLEFALD, BORKNAGAR, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, DIABOLIC...
On tour with CARPATHIAN FOREST and E-FORCE during February 2005!
To be released January 24th, 2005. Expect the unexpected!
Official band statement : "Through its crafted brand of Grim Germanic Thrash, STURMGEIST's (aka Cornelius von Jackhelln, founding member of Solefald) first solo album "Meister Mephisto" will take you on a hellride to Goethe's Weimar, through the Black Forest and over the mighty Alps. STURMGEIST blends the ambient aggression of Norwegian Black Metal with the affirmative attitude of the Viking virtues, presenting a lethal soundtrack to any hardcore party.""
http://www.season-of-mist.com
Featuring members of SOLEFALD, BORKNAGAR, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, DIABOLIC...
On tour with CARPATHIAN FOREST and E-FORCE during February 2005!
To be released January 24th, 2005. Expect the unexpected!
Official band statement : "Through its crafted brand of Grim Germanic Thrash, STURMGEIST's (aka Cornelius von Jackhelln, founding member of Solefald) first solo album "Meister Mephisto" will take you on a hellride to Goethe's Weimar, through the Black Forest and over the mighty Alps. STURMGEIST blends the ambient aggression of Norwegian Black Metal with the affirmative attitude of the Viking virtues, presenting a lethal soundtrack to any hardcore party.""
http://www.season-of-mist.com
| Band profile: | Sturmgeist |
Mayhem - Attila Returns
"It is hereby official :
Maniac is out of legendary black metal band MAYHEM and back in comes Attila Csihar. He will - with immediate effect - take over Maniac's role as front figure. Although many rumours flourished over the past months, nothing was decided until now. The reason for this change in line-up lies in more private matters, but has also to do with Maniac's inability to tour.
"Maniac was, and will always be a part of our legacy, and it has been an honour to work with him for the last 10 years. Respect!""
http://www.season-of-mist.com
Maniac is out of legendary black metal band MAYHEM and back in comes Attila Csihar. He will - with immediate effect - take over Maniac's role as front figure. Although many rumours flourished over the past months, nothing was decided until now. The reason for this change in line-up lies in more private matters, but has also to do with Maniac's inability to tour.
"Maniac was, and will always be a part of our legacy, and it has been an honour to work with him for the last 10 years. Respect!""
http://www.season-of-mist.com
| Band profile: | Mayhem |
Evoken - Recordings Complete
"NYC's doomsters EVOKEN have also completed the recordings of their new album, to come in 2005.
The album is now tentatively titled "The Last of Vitality" (might change !)
We also have an anticipation on the songs titles :
Procession
Mournful Refusal
Antithesis of Light
Dreamsfear
Darkness Visable
The Last of Vitality
Instrumental
We asked the guys to describe the album in words, and here it comes directly from their pen.... :
"This album will show more variety in structure and sound. Yet, will still keep its dark, heavy, and ominous overtone. This definitely has more structure, yet has subtle differences from previous work. Each song has a swelling and sweeping, darkened atmosphere that will be felt from opening track, to final note. 7 songs plus one intro will come together like a life ending story. The clean guitar sounds as if a distant tolling bell warns of an impending dying sun. The rest of the instruments will complete a sound that we will let the listener await. Some surprises will be found on this album that will show Evoken will continue to expand its sound, its song structure, and influences, while still committing to their doom laden foundation.
Nobody has heard a more cold, haunting, and livid Doom metal album until now""
www.avantgardemusic.com
The album is now tentatively titled "The Last of Vitality" (might change !)
We also have an anticipation on the songs titles :
Procession
Mournful Refusal
Antithesis of Light
Dreamsfear
Darkness Visable
The Last of Vitality
Instrumental
We asked the guys to describe the album in words, and here it comes directly from their pen.... :
"This album will show more variety in structure and sound. Yet, will still keep its dark, heavy, and ominous overtone. This definitely has more structure, yet has subtle differences from previous work. Each song has a swelling and sweeping, darkened atmosphere that will be felt from opening track, to final note. 7 songs plus one intro will come together like a life ending story. The clean guitar sounds as if a distant tolling bell warns of an impending dying sun. The rest of the instruments will complete a sound that we will let the listener await. Some surprises will be found on this album that will show Evoken will continue to expand its sound, its song structure, and influences, while still committing to their doom laden foundation.
Nobody has heard a more cold, haunting, and livid Doom metal album until now""
www.avantgardemusic.com
| Band profile: | Evoken |
Forever Slave - First New Video Soon
The band FOREVER SLAVE has started to film their upcoming video clip: Ophelia´s Eyes. You can find this song in their new cd Resurrection where you will find dark ambients, violins, chorus, a main female voice by the gothic model LADY ANGELLYCA and powerful guitars by Servalath and Oswalth in this cd. Besides Kristian Gundersen (guitar and singer in bands like SIRENIA) collaborates in lyrics.
You can find more info in http://www.foreverslave.com
You can find more info in http://www.foreverslave.com
| Band profile: | Forever Slave |
Equilibre Music - Zuul FX signed on the label
Equilibre Music has just signed ZUUL FX, the new band of Steeve Petit (ex No Return) and Blast (ex Rain).
The album By The Cross will see the light in March. You can expect a modern metal where the sense of songwritting and efficacy stand out along with the groove and the massive and powerfull riffs. And the whole thing with style and a tremendous production.
TRACKLISTING :
BEHIND THE LIGHT
PUNISHER
NOTHING IS REAL
GOD BLESS THEM
CABAL
I 8 U
DEVIL STAR
BLESSED
LIVE YOUR LIFE (Shawn06)
GET AWAY
DEPENDANCE
HYPOCHRIST
www.zuulfx.com
The album By The Cross will see the light in March. You can expect a modern metal where the sense of songwritting and efficacy stand out along with the groove and the massive and powerfull riffs. And the whole thing with style and a tremendous production.
TRACKLISTING :
BEHIND THE LIGHT
PUNISHER
NOTHING IS REAL
GOD BLESS THEM
CABAL
I 8 U
DEVIL STAR
BLESSED
LIVE YOUR LIFE (Shawn06)
GET AWAY
DEPENDANCE
HYPOCHRIST
www.zuulfx.com
Dimebag Darrell Shot Dead
At least five people died and two others were wounded after a shooting at a Columbus nightclub on Wednesday night. The shooting took place shortly after 10 p.m. at Alrosa Villa, located at 5055 Sinclair Rd.
Two members of the heavy metal band Damageplan were reportedly shot and killed, including Dimebag Darrell, formerly with the band Pantera, NBC 4's David Wayne reported. The other band member's name was not released. The alleged gunman also died at the scene, Wayne reported.
Shortly after the band began playing its first song, a man reportedly ran onto the stage and began shooting, according to a witness who identified himself as Sean. Some members of the audience reportedly thought the man running onto the stage with a gun was part of the band's act, NBC 4's Erin Tate reported.
Witnesses said that several shots were fired at the band before a bouncer tackled the gunman before he was shot and killed.
Columbus police Sgt. Brent Mull said the shooter appeared to be targeting the band members. After opening fire on the stage, the gunman turned on the crowd. At that point, an officer shot the man dead, Mall added. Police said there could have been many more fatalities had the officer not killed the gunman.
According to the band's Web site, Damageplan was touring nationally. It performed in Buffalo, N.Y., on Tuesday night and had a concert scheduled in Flint, Mich., on Thursday. Damageplan featured former Pantera artists Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul.
Two members of the heavy metal band Damageplan were reportedly shot and killed, including Dimebag Darrell, formerly with the band Pantera, NBC 4's David Wayne reported. The other band member's name was not released. The alleged gunman also died at the scene, Wayne reported.
Shortly after the band began playing its first song, a man reportedly ran onto the stage and began shooting, according to a witness who identified himself as Sean. Some members of the audience reportedly thought the man running onto the stage with a gun was part of the band's act, NBC 4's Erin Tate reported.
Witnesses said that several shots were fired at the band before a bouncer tackled the gunman before he was shot and killed.
Columbus police Sgt. Brent Mull said the shooter appeared to be targeting the band members. After opening fire on the stage, the gunman turned on the crowd. At that point, an officer shot the man dead, Mall added. Police said there could have been many more fatalities had the officer not killed the gunman.
According to the band's Web site, Damageplan was touring nationally. It performed in Buffalo, N.Y., on Tuesday night and had a concert scheduled in Flint, Mich., on Thursday. Damageplan featured former Pantera artists Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul.
| Source: | nbc4i.com |
| Band profile: | Pantera |
To/Die/For - Tour Plans & Licence For Japan
The European tour starts in the end of march and will include Germany, Italy, Slovakia, Switcherland, Holland, Austria, Poland, Belgium, Hungary, Kroatia... and maybe more.
Also, To/Die/For's 4th album is already licenced in Japan.
http://www.todieforlove.cjb.net/
Also, To/Die/For's 4th album is already licenced in Japan.
http://www.todieforlove.cjb.net/
| Band profile: | To/Die/For |
Novembers Doom - Parted Ways With The Bass Player
"Novembers Doom have recently parted ways with bass player Mike LeGros. Mike played bass with the band for the past 2 years, and contributed to the recording of the upcoming CD, "The Pale Haunt Departure." It was brought to our attention that he was not comfortable in the band, due to creative differences, and the dedication to his instrument we require suffered because of this. Very simply, it was time for a change, on both sides. Mike is an amazing person, and we are forever grateful for everything he did for Novembers Doom during his time with us. We wish him nothing but the best with Disinter, Nachtmystium, and any other project he aligns himself with!
We are in the process of filling the vacant Bass position, and this will not hinder us from touring, and promoting "The Pale Haunt Departure" in 2005. Any interested parties should email: info@novembersdoom.com"
We are in the process of filling the vacant Bass position, and this will not hinder us from touring, and promoting "The Pale Haunt Departure" in 2005. Any interested parties should email: info@novembersdoom.com"
| Source: | novembersdoom.com |
| Band profile: | Novembers Doom |
Infernal Majesty - Drop Off Satyricon Tour
Canada's Infernal Majesty, whose 1987 album "None Shall Defy" has gained cult status in the underground, have dropped off the North American tour in support of Norway's Satyricon citing personal reasons.
The following message was posted on the band's website (http://www.infernalmajesty.ca):
"Due to personal reasons Infernal Majesty have had to cancel the Satyricon US tour, 3 Inches of Blood will now be the direct support for the tour. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused."
Infernal Majesty is currently supporting their 2004 release "One Who Points to Death"
Satyricon is supporting their 2002 release "Volcano" which was released domestically in North America for the first time in 2004.
The following message was posted on the band's website (http://www.infernalmajesty.ca):
"Due to personal reasons Infernal Majesty have had to cancel the Satyricon US tour, 3 Inches of Blood will now be the direct support for the tour. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused."
Infernal Majesty is currently supporting their 2004 release "One Who Points to Death"
Satyricon is supporting their 2002 release "Volcano" which was released domestically in North America for the first time in 2004.
| Band profile: | Infernäl Mäjesty |
Riverside - Invited To Perform At Nearfest
From the webpage of the Polish progressive rock/metal band:
"After the successful performance at the European edition of ProgPower, now has come a time to pay a visit overseas. We have been invited to take part in NEARFest which is held annually in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This time the festival is scheduled on July 9th and 10th and the featured artists are: IQ, Le Orme, Present, Kenso, Steve Roach, Matthew Parmenter, Frogg Cafe, The Muffins, Wobbler... and Riverside (provided we manage to get our visas:))).
For more details, visit the official NEARFest site".
"After the successful performance at the European edition of ProgPower, now has come a time to pay a visit overseas. We have been invited to take part in NEARFest which is held annually in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This time the festival is scheduled on July 9th and 10th and the featured artists are: IQ, Le Orme, Present, Kenso, Steve Roach, Matthew Parmenter, Frogg Cafe, The Muffins, Wobbler... and Riverside (provided we manage to get our visas:))).
For more details, visit the official NEARFest site".
| Source: | riverside.art.pl |
Tiamat - PA Danielsson Died
Here are few words from the band:
"The Tiamat family have lost a member.
PA Danielsson, Our old friend and former keyboardplayer, has suddenly left us with great sadness.
Our depeest condolances to his family.
We miss you brother."
www.churchoftiamat.com
"The Tiamat family have lost a member.
PA Danielsson, Our old friend and former keyboardplayer, has suddenly left us with great sadness.
Our depeest condolances to his family.
We miss you brother."
www.churchoftiamat.com
| Band profile: | Tiamat |
Ayreon - The Final Experiment 10th Anniversary
A newsletter came in earlier today:
The Final Experiment 10th aniversary!
The last re-issue in the Ayreon series will be The Final Experiment which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2005! To mark this special occasion Arjen decided to create a bonus album containing over 30 minutes of extra music!
The tracks are completely new arrangements of 9 songs of The Final Experiment featuring drums, bass, cello, flute, electric and acoustic guitars plus 9 different vocalists and various instrumentalists from past, present and future albums.
Arjen is currently having a great time in the studio recording the newly arranged versions of 'Dreamtime', 'Eyes of Time', ' The Accusation', 'Ye Courtyard Minstrel Boy', 'Sail Away to Avalon', 'Nature's Dance', 'Waracle', 'Merlin's Will', 'Charm of the Seer'.
This double album will be re-issued February 28, 2005 by InsideOut Music. Stay tuned for more information!
www.ayreon.com
The Final Experiment 10th aniversary!
The last re-issue in the Ayreon series will be The Final Experiment which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2005! To mark this special occasion Arjen decided to create a bonus album containing over 30 minutes of extra music!
The tracks are completely new arrangements of 9 songs of The Final Experiment featuring drums, bass, cello, flute, electric and acoustic guitars plus 9 different vocalists and various instrumentalists from past, present and future albums.
Arjen is currently having a great time in the studio recording the newly arranged versions of 'Dreamtime', 'Eyes of Time', ' The Accusation', 'Ye Courtyard Minstrel Boy', 'Sail Away to Avalon', 'Nature's Dance', 'Waracle', 'Merlin's Will', 'Charm of the Seer'.
This double album will be re-issued February 28, 2005 by InsideOut Music. Stay tuned for more information!
www.ayreon.com
| Band profile: | Ayreon |
Centinex - Title For The New Album
Sweden's CENTINEX have set "World Declension" as the title of their new album, tentatively due in June via Cold Records (a subsidiary of Metal Blade). The group's follow-up to this year's "Decadence - Prophecies of Cosmic Chaos" will be recorded in March. No further details are currently available.
"Decadence - Prophecies of Cosmic Chaos" was recorded and mixed at Black Lounge Studios and contains nine tracks, including an instrumental piece written and performed by Peter Pettersson from Swedish goth/industrial act ARCANA. The artwork for the album was conceived by Per Gustafson (CULT OF LUNA), while the layout was, once again, handled by Timo "The Eyeless" Ketola.
Upcoming CENTINEX shows:
Dec. 18 - Uppsala, SWE - Fellini
May 05 - Neiden, GER - Fuck The Commerce VIII Festival
May 06 - Osby, SWE - TBA
May 07 - Växjö, SWE - Uffes Källare
"Decadence - Prophecies of Cosmic Chaos" was recorded and mixed at Black Lounge Studios and contains nine tracks, including an instrumental piece written and performed by Peter Pettersson from Swedish goth/industrial act ARCANA. The artwork for the album was conceived by Per Gustafson (CULT OF LUNA), while the layout was, once again, handled by Timo "The Eyeless" Ketola.
Upcoming CENTINEX shows:
Dec. 18 - Uppsala, SWE - Fellini
May 05 - Neiden, GER - Fuck The Commerce VIII Festival
May 06 - Osby, SWE - TBA
May 07 - Växjö, SWE - Uffes Källare
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
Porcupine Tree - R. Barbieri Solo Album Released
"Things Buried" the debut solo album from Richard Barbieri is supposed to be released on December 6th and is now available to order online at The Burning Shed and richardbarbieri.net. The album will not be in record stores until next year. There should be information at the respective sites as to whether orders will be processed and delivered before Christmas. Atmospheric in places but more often dynamic and rhythmic, the album also features the distinctive performances of Percy Jones on fretless bass and Andy Gangadeen on drums. Total running time - 51 minutes. Richard will be playing tracks from the album when he supports Blackfield on their Eurpean tour and the cd will also be available at the merchandise stand.
More live solo shows expected early next year.
More live solo shows expected early next year.
| Source: | porcupinetree.com |
| Band profile: | Porcupine Tree |
Harmaa - Airut: Aamujen Tracks Posted Online
The Airut: saga continues with a new full length album! The saga that began with Tenhi's AIRUT:CIWI now stands on its own under the title Harmaa. The Harmaa band is based around the visions of Tyko Saarikko and Ilmari Issakainen.
The second part of Airut saga ? AIRUT:AAMUJEN ? was released through UTUstudio. All of its 9 tracks are piano driven compositions varying from romantic atmospheres to darker shades of nature.
For listening the songs, follow this link:
http://utustudio.com/harmaa.shtml#tracks
The second part of Airut saga ? AIRUT:AAMUJEN ? was released through UTUstudio. All of its 9 tracks are piano driven compositions varying from romantic atmospheres to darker shades of nature.
For listening the songs, follow this link:
http://utustudio.com/harmaa.shtml#tracks
| Source: | tenhi.com |