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Apocalyptica - feat. Paavo Ylönen & Ville Valo
From the homepage of the band:
"Finish cello-rockers "Apocalyptica" have returned to the studio to record the first single of their forthcoming album (due early February 2005). The song, entitled "Bittersweet", is a dark ballad, that features fellow-countrymen Lauri Ylönen from "The Rasmus" and Ville Valo from "HIM" on vocals. The single, written by "Apocalyptica", Lauri and Ville together, will be released internationally on 29 November.
Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso will appear alongside Lauri and Ville in the video for "Bittersweet", shot in the band's hometown Helsinki and directed by renowned finish director Antti Jokinen.
Where in the beginning the classically-trained cellists established themselves with interpretations of Metallica, Slayer, and Sepultura classics, the band have developed their own writing skills for many years and matured while doing so. The new album will - just like its predecessors "Cult" and "Reflections" - again contain originally Apocalyptica-penned songs".
http://www.apocalyptica.com/
"Finish cello-rockers "Apocalyptica" have returned to the studio to record the first single of their forthcoming album (due early February 2005). The song, entitled "Bittersweet", is a dark ballad, that features fellow-countrymen Lauri Ylönen from "The Rasmus" and Ville Valo from "HIM" on vocals. The single, written by "Apocalyptica", Lauri and Ville together, will be released internationally on 29 November.
Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso will appear alongside Lauri and Ville in the video for "Bittersweet", shot in the band's hometown Helsinki and directed by renowned finish director Antti Jokinen.
Where in the beginning the classically-trained cellists established themselves with interpretations of Metallica, Slayer, and Sepultura classics, the band have developed their own writing skills for many years and matured while doing so. The new album will - just like its predecessors "Cult" and "Reflections" - again contain originally Apocalyptica-penned songs".
http://www.apocalyptica.com/
| Band profile: | Apocalyptica |
Rammstein - high ranks in European charts
"Reise Reise", the fourth studio album from German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN, has entered the national album charts in the following countries:
No. 1: Switzerland
No. 1: Finland
No. 1: Austria
No. 2: Holland
No. 3: France
No. 4: Norway
No. 6: Belgium
No. 17: New Zealand
No. 19: Australia
No. 37: U.K.
No. 54: Ireland
"Reise Reise" is scheduled for release in the U.S. on November 16. The album's first domestic single, the bilingual "Amerika", went into rotation on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" last weekend, while import single "Mein Teil" has already shown up on the "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" soundtrack as well as on Fuse's "Uranium".
Recorded primarily in Spain (El Cortijo Studio, Malaga), "Reise Reise" (translated as "Voyage, Voyage" or "Journey, Journey") was produced by Jacob Hellner, who has been integral to the band's studio work since day one.
RAMMSTEIN's upcoming tour begins November 1 in Mannheim, Germany and includes three nights at Berlin's Velodrom, as well as arena dates in Moscow, Prague, Barcelona and Helsinki. U.S. dates should follow in 2005.
News taken from: Blabbermouth
http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/
No. 1: Switzerland
No. 1: Finland
No. 1: Austria
No. 2: Holland
No. 3: France
No. 4: Norway
No. 6: Belgium
No. 17: New Zealand
No. 19: Australia
No. 37: U.K.
No. 54: Ireland
"Reise Reise" is scheduled for release in the U.S. on November 16. The album's first domestic single, the bilingual "Amerika", went into rotation on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" last weekend, while import single "Mein Teil" has already shown up on the "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" soundtrack as well as on Fuse's "Uranium".
Recorded primarily in Spain (El Cortijo Studio, Malaga), "Reise Reise" (translated as "Voyage, Voyage" or "Journey, Journey") was produced by Jacob Hellner, who has been integral to the band's studio work since day one.
RAMMSTEIN's upcoming tour begins November 1 in Mannheim, Germany and includes three nights at Berlin's Velodrom, as well as arena dates in Moscow, Prague, Barcelona and Helsinki. U.S. dates should follow in 2005.
News taken from: Blabbermouth
http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/
| Band profile: | Rammstein |
Swallow the Sun - studio news & gig
"Last Sunday (3.10.2004) we recorded the vocals for the cover song. The song is 'Solitude' by Candlemass, and it features Albert of "Reverend Bizarre" on vocals. It was great working (and drinking) with him, and he did an excellent job with the vocals! The song will be released as a bonus track on the U.S. release of 'The Morning Never Came' and on a upcoming single from our second album".
Details on releasing and recording our next album and the single will be posted later on the band's website.
Also, on Octomber the 18th the band will perform a gig in "Tavastia", Helsinki along with Heaven Shall Burn, The Eternal, Machete.
visit: http://www.swallowthesun.net/
Details on releasing and recording our next album and the single will be posted later on the band's website.
Also, on Octomber the 18th the band will perform a gig in "Tavastia", Helsinki along with Heaven Shall Burn, The Eternal, Machete.
visit: http://www.swallowthesun.net/
| Band profile: | Swallow The Sun |
Nirvana - Box set release date announced!
According to Amazon.com and a several other Internet sources, the hotly anticipated three-CD/one-DVD NIRVANA box set will be entitled "With The Lights Out" (a lyric from the legendary NIRVANA track "Smells Like Teen Spirit") and will hit stores on November 23 via Geffen (November 22 in Europe).
The four-disc compilation is made up of three audio CDs, with over 40 tracks on them, and one DVD with archive footage.
The audio tracks will be rare and previously unheard demos, alternative versions and radio session tracks.
The DVD footage includes a rare promo of "In Bloom" and is also expected to feature an early live show.
www.metal-realm.com
The four-disc compilation is made up of three audio CDs, with over 40 tracks on them, and one DVD with archive footage.
The audio tracks will be rare and previously unheard demos, alternative versions and radio session tracks.
The DVD footage includes a rare promo of "In Bloom" and is also expected to feature an early live show.
www.metal-realm.com
Nocturnal Rites - Drummer involved with accident
Nocturnal Rites drummer Owe Lingfall has had a serious accident a couple of days ago, which almost cost him greatly, namely an eye. Today he will have surgery.
According to the other members of the band Owe is a fighter, so they have full confindece that he will recover really fast.
According to the other members of the band Owe is a fighter, so they have full confindece that he will recover really fast.
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Nocturnal Rites |
Wintersun - Seeking For New Guitarist
The official homepage of WINTERSUN, the new band of Jari Mäenpää (ex-ENSIFERUM), just went online. Check out www.wintermadness.net for more information about this amazing Finnish act!
Oliver Fokin, formerly session guitarist of Jari Mäenpää's (ex-ENSIFERUM) band WINTERSUN, has decided to leave the band. Jari put the following statement on the band's official website www.wintermadness.net: "Unfortunately Oliver has decided that he can´t continue in Wintersun as a guitarist, because his time is filled with other activities/jobs. So Wintersun is looking for a guitarist and a synthplayer, but we are mainly looking for Finnish members."
http://www.nuclearblast.de/
Oliver Fokin, formerly session guitarist of Jari Mäenpää's (ex-ENSIFERUM) band WINTERSUN, has decided to leave the band. Jari put the following statement on the band's official website www.wintermadness.net: "Unfortunately Oliver has decided that he can´t continue in Wintersun as a guitarist, because his time is filled with other activities/jobs. So Wintersun is looking for a guitarist and a synthplayer, but we are mainly looking for Finnish members."
http://www.nuclearblast.de/
| Band profile: | Wintersun |
Paradise Lost - new album
PARADISE LOST announced today (Oct. 6) that the title of their newest album will be "Paradise Lost" ? in celebration of their 10th studio album since their full-length debut, "Lost Paradise", was released in 1990. Artwork and tracklisting are still to be confirmed.
The follow-up to 2002's "Symbol of Life", "Paradise Lost" was recorded primarily at Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire, England under the guidance of producer Rhys Fulber (FEAR FACTORY, FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY) and is the group's first to feature drummer Jeff Singer (ex-BLAZE).
Singer joined the group in May as the replacement for Lee Morris, who left the band in March due to "personal and musical differences."
The upcoming CD is being described by singer Nick Holmes as "definitely the heaviest album we have done in the last ten years."
Working songtitles set to appear on "Paradise Lost" include:
01. Through The Silence
02. Shine
03. Sun Fading
04. Sanctimonious You
05. Redshift
06. Forever After
07. Getting Over The Madness
08. Accept The Pain
09. Close Your Eyes
10. The Laws Of Cause
"Symbol Of Life", PARADISE LOST's ninth studio album, was produced by Fulber and was released in the U.S. through Koch Entertainment.
Read more ››
The follow-up to 2002's "Symbol of Life", "Paradise Lost" was recorded primarily at Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire, England under the guidance of producer Rhys Fulber (FEAR FACTORY, FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY) and is the group's first to feature drummer Jeff Singer (ex-BLAZE).
Singer joined the group in May as the replacement for Lee Morris, who left the band in March due to "personal and musical differences."
The upcoming CD is being described by singer Nick Holmes as "definitely the heaviest album we have done in the last ten years."
Working songtitles set to appear on "Paradise Lost" include:
01. Through The Silence
02. Shine
03. Sun Fading
04. Sanctimonious You
05. Redshift
06. Forever After
07. Getting Over The Madness
08. Accept The Pain
09. Close Your Eyes
10. The Laws Of Cause
"Symbol Of Life", PARADISE LOST's ninth studio album, was produced by Fulber and was released in the U.S. through Koch Entertainment.
Read more ››
| Band profile: | Paradise Lost |
Construcdead - Soon A New EP
Construcdead, the Swedish band featuring Terror 2000 drummer Erik Thyselius, will enter Fear And Loathing Studio (co-owned by Clawfinger and Meshuggah) in late October to record an EP. "The CD will contain three brand new songs and the 'Wounded' video!" the band write on their web site. "No release date has been set yet for this release, but we´ll of course inform you of this as soon as we know more! We're also planning to record another full-length album in the beginning of next year!"
Construcdead, who recently announced the the addition of bassist Johan Magnusson (ex-Carnal Forge guitarist) to the group's ranks, released their sophomore album, "Violadead", earlier this year through Sound Pollution Records. The CD was recorded and mixed at Helsingborg's Queenstreet Recording with producer Richard Larsson and features a guest appearance by Soilwork vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid and ex-Soilwork drummer Henry Ranta in the track "Bitter End". A limited-edition digipack version of the album features as a special bonus a demo recording of the track "Inhuman Condition".
Construcdead, who recently announced the the addition of bassist Johan Magnusson (ex-Carnal Forge guitarist) to the group's ranks, released their sophomore album, "Violadead", earlier this year through Sound Pollution Records. The CD was recorded and mixed at Helsingborg's Queenstreet Recording with producer Richard Larsson and features a guest appearance by Soilwork vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid and ex-Soilwork drummer Henry Ranta in the track "Bitter End". A limited-edition digipack version of the album features as a special bonus a demo recording of the track "Inhuman Condition".
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Construcdead |
Blackmore's Night - new song & video online
The audio & video versions of the song "Once in a million years" are available as real video stream on SPV website.
The band released on September, 20th 2004 an album entitled "Beyond The Sunset - The Romantic Collection". The available track for listening is a new song from this album.
http://www.spv.de/eng/blackmoresnight/default.html
The band released on September, 20th 2004 an album entitled "Beyond The Sunset - The Romantic Collection". The available track for listening is a new song from this album.
http://www.spv.de/eng/blackmoresnight/default.html
Obituary - new photos in studio
From a message posted on "Roadrunner Records UK" by John Tardy:
"These are photos of us in the studio. We went into the studio for a couple of reasons. One: To try out RedRoom Recoring Studio in Ybor City, FL to see what kind of sound we get. Two: To try out Donald's new Yamaha drum set and variety of Yamaha snare drums. Three: To try out a variety of Sabian cymbals. Four: To get a feel of the new material. We worked with Mark Prator who was involved in many other Obituary recordings through the years."
For the pictures, follow this link:
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/artists/obituary/photo.aspx
"These are photos of us in the studio. We went into the studio for a couple of reasons. One: To try out RedRoom Recoring Studio in Ybor City, FL to see what kind of sound we get. Two: To try out Donald's new Yamaha drum set and variety of Yamaha snare drums. Three: To try out a variety of Sabian cymbals. Four: To get a feel of the new material. We worked with Mark Prator who was involved in many other Obituary recordings through the years."
For the pictures, follow this link:
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/artists/obituary/photo.aspx
| Band profile: | Obituary |
Paradise Lost - Nick Holmes answers the questions
From the website of the band:
"Nick has agreed to do a Q&A session about the new album with the fans. You can post your questions for him on the Forums.
After we have recieved enough questions, we will be posting the answers in an article on the site".
http://www.paradiselost.co.uk/
"Nick has agreed to do a Q&A session about the new album with the fans. You can post your questions for him on the Forums.
After we have recieved enough questions, we will be posting the answers in an article on the site".
http://www.paradiselost.co.uk/
| Band profile: | Paradise Lost |
A Perfect Circle - new video online
"Watch the new video of 'Imagine' from the upcoming album eMOTIVe with an introduction from Maynard. The video features chilling visual images that give relevance to this great classic. Also, here is an exclusive video clip from Maynard on the creative meaning of the video for your viewing pleasure".
http://www.aperfectcircle.com/
http://www.aperfectcircle.com/
Amorphis - looking for an experienced vocalist
Amorphis is looking for an experienced vocalist.
Send applications with photo and (CD/CDR) by the end of October to:
Amorphis-Yhtymä,
c/o Piikkikasvi,
Tallberginkatu 1/40,
00180 Helsinki
Finland
http://www.amorphis.net/
Send applications with photo and (CD/CDR) by the end of October to:
Amorphis-Yhtymä,
c/o Piikkikasvi,
Tallberginkatu 1/40,
00180 Helsinki
Finland
http://www.amorphis.net/
| Band profile: | Amorphis |
Serpent Rise - Coming back
HI !
After four years in silence... the brazilian Atmospheric/Gothic/Doom metal band called Serpent Rise is back!
Please,visit: http://geocities.yahoo.com.br/serpent_rise
Make download of Serpent Rise´s first album("Gathered by...") released in 1996.
The second album coming soon.
Thanks in advanced...
Agnaldo & Serpent Rise
After four years in silence... the brazilian Atmospheric/Gothic/Doom metal band called Serpent Rise is back!
Please,visit: http://geocities.yahoo.com.br/serpent_rise
Make download of Serpent Rise´s first album("Gathered by...") released in 1996.
The second album coming soon.
Thanks in advanced...
Agnaldo & Serpent Rise
Sonata Arctica and the charts
After entering the Finnish single charts on # 1 with "Don't Say A Word" at the end of August, SONATA ARCTICA now also managed to break the Japanese charts: "Don't Say A Word" went straight to # 1 on the Japanese foreign artist charts. Congratulations!
| Band profile: | Sonata Arctica |