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NEW MP3s AVAILABLE
ANOREXIA NERVOSA offered us to put a new track ' Codex veritas' from their upcoming album 'Redemption process' on the LISTENABLE records website as well as JIGSORE TERROR , the new grindcore heroes a la TERRORIZER with 'Gorging on exposed arteries' from their debut album ' World end carnage' . Both albums are due to be released in Europe on Oct 12th. DOWNLOAD NOW !!!!
www.listenable.net
IMMOLATION : 'Bring down The World ' DVD is finally available from LISTENABLE records !
The definite masters of pure, genuine and unhealthy death metal IMMOLATION are finally releasing their debut DVD on 20/09/04 after many various manufacturing delays.
IMMOLATION 's DVD is a very fan orientated product gathering several shows in support of their successful 2002 album 'Unholy cult'.
It features a show filmed in Amsterdam in the huge place of the ROCK HEINEKEN music hall in front of 3000 people, filmed with 7 cameras.
There's a lot of onstage footage so the viewer get to know how this armageddon gets conceived. 3 other bonus shows are included, more in a high quality sounding bootleg range : A raging gig in Paris where the audience goes totally beserk, songs from a show in Tilburg at the 013 concert hall in fornt of 2000 attendees also, and a very recent show filmed in Los Angeles at the Key Club where you can feel the crowd was definitely dedicated fans.
IMMOLATION are really masters in a live situation, they own a particular groove that few bands have ever approached.
Interviews and amusing backstage stuff are joined as well showing a different side of this cult band.
Essential for fans of this fresh and unique sounding pure death metal band.
Raw and REAL live !
www.listenable.net
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NEW MP3s AVAILABLE
ANOREXIA NERVOSA offered us to put a new track ' Codex veritas' from their upcoming album 'Redemption process' on the LISTENABLE records website as well as JIGSORE TERROR , the new grindcore heroes a la TERRORIZER with 'Gorging on exposed arteries' from their debut album ' World end carnage' . Both albums are due to be released in Europe on Oct 12th. DOWNLOAD NOW !!!!
www.listenable.net
IMMOLATION : 'Bring down The World ' DVD is finally available from LISTENABLE records !
The definite masters of pure, genuine and unhealthy death metal IMMOLATION are finally releasing their debut DVD on 20/09/04 after many various manufacturing delays.
IMMOLATION 's DVD is a very fan orientated product gathering several shows in support of their successful 2002 album 'Unholy cult'.
It features a show filmed in Amsterdam in the huge place of the ROCK HEINEKEN music hall in front of 3000 people, filmed with 7 cameras.
There's a lot of onstage footage so the viewer get to know how this armageddon gets conceived. 3 other bonus shows are included, more in a high quality sounding bootleg range : A raging gig in Paris where the audience goes totally beserk, songs from a show in Tilburg at the 013 concert hall in fornt of 2000 attendees also, and a very recent show filmed in Los Angeles at the Key Club where you can feel the crowd was definitely dedicated fans.
IMMOLATION are really masters in a live situation, they own a particular groove that few bands have ever approached.
Interviews and amusing backstage stuff are joined as well showing a different side of this cult band.
Essential for fans of this fresh and unique sounding pure death metal band.
Raw and REAL live !
www.listenable.net
Read more ››
Dead Soul Tribe free entrance show in Vienna
On the 3rd of October Deadsoul Tribe will play at the Chelsea in Vienna. As it is the record release party of the new CD 'The January Tree' the entrance is free!
http://www.deadsoultribe.com
http://www.chelsea.co.at/
http://www.deadsoultribe.com
http://www.chelsea.co.at/
Amorphis: Rehearsing with new vocalist
From Amorphis official page:
"A good time to inform that the rehearsings with JP Leppäluoto goes further exellent. We have been now two days in rehearsing flat and the result is great, JP has improved the band with a great talent and his voice matches perfectly to Amorphis songs so no worries. Also people who are sceptic about how the old tracks are going to be performed will be surprised... We´ll keep you updated about how the tour is going and try to put tour diary up. Shine on! -esa-"
http://www.amorphis.net/
"A good time to inform that the rehearsings with JP Leppäluoto goes further exellent. We have been now two days in rehearsing flat and the result is great, JP has improved the band with a great talent and his voice matches perfectly to Amorphis songs so no worries. Also people who are sceptic about how the old tracks are going to be performed will be surprised... We´ll keep you updated about how the tour is going and try to put tour diary up. Shine on! -esa-"
http://www.amorphis.net/
| Band profile: | Amorphis |
Forest Of Shadows News
The Swedish dark metal band Forest Of Shadows have signed a deal with Firebox! Their debut full-lenght album 'Departure' is scheduled for an October 2004 release.
http://www.firebox.fi/records/
They are currently mastering their album, at Finnvox studios in Helsinki, Finland. The band had previously issued a mini-CD, entitled "Conquest For The Empire", through Rage of Achilles.
http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/
http://www.firebox.fi/records/
They are currently mastering their album, at Finnvox studios in Helsinki, Finland. The band had previously issued a mini-CD, entitled "Conquest For The Empire", through Rage of Achilles.
http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/
| Band profile: | Forest Of Shadows |
Gathering - unreleased song on Telefunk tribute CD
The Gathering gives an unreleased song for the tribute CD to Telefunk
On Sunday October 17th 2004, the Gathering will pay their respect to Arnoudt & Simone by playing during the Songs for a Silver Surfer mini festival at the Burgerweeshuis in Deventer. On this day, a special Tribute CD will be available with all the bands on it that are participating this day! All the money goes to Simone and the 2 kids.
One year ago, the Gathering recorded some songs for an educational CD-ROM used as a part of History lessons. The Gathering has given one of those songs to contribute to the CD: Thunder Without Frequencies is a totally new and unreleased song. Please buy this CD in order to support Simone and her kids, to help them to build a new horizon line to their future!
After the tribute concert, the CD will be available as soon as possible on the Gathering's e-shop @ 4tune.
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On Sunday October 17th 2004, the Gathering will pay their respect to Arnoudt & Simone by playing during the Songs for a Silver Surfer mini festival at the Burgerweeshuis in Deventer. On this day, a special Tribute CD will be available with all the bands on it that are participating this day! All the money goes to Simone and the 2 kids.
One year ago, the Gathering recorded some songs for an educational CD-ROM used as a part of History lessons. The Gathering has given one of those songs to contribute to the CD: Thunder Without Frequencies is a totally new and unreleased song. Please buy this CD in order to support Simone and her kids, to help them to build a new horizon line to their future!
After the tribute concert, the CD will be available as soon as possible on the Gathering's e-shop @ 4tune.
Read more ››
| Source: | sandandmercury.com |
| Band profile: | The Gathering |
Ayreon - "Actual Fantasy" re-issue
Here is some great news for Ayreonauts everywhere! For the past month and a half Arjen has been hard at work in his studio, piecing together the puzzle of all the recording tapes of Actual Fantasy, Ayreon's second album.
The reason for all this work? Among other things, Arjen wanted to experiment with releasing his music as a 5.1 surround remix, and Actual Fantasy- a little bit of a 'forgotten' album in the Ayreon collection- is sonically and electronically the most extreme release. Furthermore it is hailed by many fellow-musicians as their favorite Ayreon release.
And in order for Arjen to make this 5.1 surround remix- he needed to piece together all recordings and to separate the parts that had been 'glued together' in the studio at the time of the recording... This meant re-recording some parts as well.
Well, once he knew he had to go through all that trouble... why not immediately re-record that what was an 'ear-sore' for Arjen all along? The drums! The drums on Actual Fantasy are generated by a drum computer, which bothers Arjen to this day! And... well... why stop there and really make it truly challenging and exciting project?
For this purpose Ayreon drummer extra-ordinaire Ed Warby will enter the studio next week to record drums for the Actual Fantasy re-issue. After this, Star One bassist Peter Vink will replay all bass guitar, and Arjen will re-record nearly all guitar and keyboard parts, and then rework the vocal performances- essentially making this album a new Ayreon release of sorts.
The new and improved Actual Fantasy (including the 5.1 remix) won't hit stores until early 2005. After this release, The Final Experiment re-issue with some special added elements, will be released soon after that!
www.ayreon.com
The reason for all this work? Among other things, Arjen wanted to experiment with releasing his music as a 5.1 surround remix, and Actual Fantasy- a little bit of a 'forgotten' album in the Ayreon collection- is sonically and electronically the most extreme release. Furthermore it is hailed by many fellow-musicians as their favorite Ayreon release.
And in order for Arjen to make this 5.1 surround remix- he needed to piece together all recordings and to separate the parts that had been 'glued together' in the studio at the time of the recording... This meant re-recording some parts as well.
Well, once he knew he had to go through all that trouble... why not immediately re-record that what was an 'ear-sore' for Arjen all along? The drums! The drums on Actual Fantasy are generated by a drum computer, which bothers Arjen to this day! And... well... why stop there and really make it truly challenging and exciting project?
For this purpose Ayreon drummer extra-ordinaire Ed Warby will enter the studio next week to record drums for the Actual Fantasy re-issue. After this, Star One bassist Peter Vink will replay all bass guitar, and Arjen will re-record nearly all guitar and keyboard parts, and then rework the vocal performances- essentially making this album a new Ayreon release of sorts.
The new and improved Actual Fantasy (including the 5.1 remix) won't hit stores until early 2005. After this release, The Final Experiment re-issue with some special added elements, will be released soon after that!
www.ayreon.com
| Band profile: | Ayreon |
Ayreon - "Into the Electric Castle" re-issue
The re-issue of The Universal Migrator Part 1 & 2 is already in stores everywhere and the next re-issue by the InsideOut label is already on our doorstep. The long awaited 'Into the Electric Castle', Ayreon's best seller double album will be available (again) in stores on September 27th, 2004 in Europe, and October 12th, 2004 in the United States.
The re-issue features revamped artwork and also linernotes written by Arjen.
On top of this, the release comes with two CD-ROM tracks (Quicktime movie), one on each disc, in which Arjen tells you about what went into making this stellar album.
Among other things, you get to hear stand-alone vocal performances of each of the vocalists as well as some instrumentalist sections. Total duration of the CD-ROM tracks is 30 minutes!
www.ayreon.com
The re-issue features revamped artwork and also linernotes written by Arjen.
On top of this, the release comes with two CD-ROM tracks (Quicktime movie), one on each disc, in which Arjen tells you about what went into making this stellar album.
Among other things, you get to hear stand-alone vocal performances of each of the vocalists as well as some instrumentalist sections. Total duration of the CD-ROM tracks is 30 minutes!
www.ayreon.com
| Band profile: | Ayreon |
Alex Skolnick Trio album
In early 2002, Alex Skolnick Trio emerged as a refreshing and surprising new voice of improvisation: a former speed metal guitar virtuoso who had fallen in love with jazz, gone back to music school in New York, and hooked up with a fiery young rhythm section. Their debut recording ("Goodbye To Romance: Standards For A New Generation") marked the first time such a group had used heavy metal songs as standards, incorporating lush arrangements and sonic textures that run the gamut from soft and delicate to loud and intense. The group has received raves from Downbeat, Jazziz, Billboard, and more and performed for audiences all over the US, including many who never knew they could like jazz before. Now the mission continues with "Transformation". In stores September 14th, 2004.
more info:
http://www.alexskolnick.com/
http://www.magnacarta.net/artists/alexskolnicktrio.html
more info:
http://www.alexskolnick.com/
http://www.magnacarta.net/artists/alexskolnicktrio.html
| Band profile: | Testament |
Chris Caffery Solo Album & EP In 2004
An EP, called "The Mold" taken from the first personal album featuring Chris Caffery (main guitarist of SAVATAGE, master of ceremonies & guitarist of TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) as the singer besides his guitars duties is released in Europe through Black Lotus Records on September the 1th.
Includes two exclusive non album tracks.
Featuring Paul Morris (RAINBOW, DORO), Dave Z (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, ZO2 (which band is an opening act for the current KISS tour in the States), Jeff Plate (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA)
World-wide tour will follow and appearance in Wacken Festival 2005
Tracklist
1. The mold
2. Fade into the X
3. God damn war
4. Fright knights (exclusive)
5. Forever we'll be (exclusive)
Line-up:
Chris Caffery: lead guitar, lead vocals
Paul Morris: keyboards, piano
Dave Z: bass guitar
Jeff Plate: drums
Studio: Spin Studios, Astoria, New York City
Engineer, Co-Producer: Nik Chinboukas
Produced by Chris Caffery
The EP is an extract from Chris Caffery's album "Faces". As a bonus disc to the album, there is another concept album (!), entitled "God Damn War".
Tracklist
"Faces"
1. Alas
2. Faces
3. Fade Into The X
4. Pisses Me Off
5. Remember
6. The Fall
7. Music Man
8. Life, Crazy life
9. The Mold
10. Bag Of Bones
11. Evil Is As Evil Does
12. Never
13. So Far Today
14. Jealously
15. Prelude
16. Abandoned
"God Damn War"
1. God Damn War
2. Fool, fool
3. Edge Of Darkness
4. Saddamize
5. I
6. Amazing Grace
7. Peace Be with you
8. Beat Me, you'll never beat me
9. Curtains
More info:
http://www.black-lotus-recs.com/index2.html
http://www.chriscaffery.com/
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Includes two exclusive non album tracks.
Featuring Paul Morris (RAINBOW, DORO), Dave Z (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, ZO2 (which band is an opening act for the current KISS tour in the States), Jeff Plate (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA)
World-wide tour will follow and appearance in Wacken Festival 2005
Tracklist
1. The mold
2. Fade into the X
3. God damn war
4. Fright knights (exclusive)
5. Forever we'll be (exclusive)
Line-up:
Chris Caffery: lead guitar, lead vocals
Paul Morris: keyboards, piano
Dave Z: bass guitar
Jeff Plate: drums
Studio: Spin Studios, Astoria, New York City
Engineer, Co-Producer: Nik Chinboukas
Produced by Chris Caffery
The EP is an extract from Chris Caffery's album "Faces". As a bonus disc to the album, there is another concept album (!), entitled "God Damn War".
Tracklist
"Faces"
1. Alas
2. Faces
3. Fade Into The X
4. Pisses Me Off
5. Remember
6. The Fall
7. Music Man
8. Life, Crazy life
9. The Mold
10. Bag Of Bones
11. Evil Is As Evil Does
12. Never
13. So Far Today
14. Jealously
15. Prelude
16. Abandoned
"God Damn War"
1. God Damn War
2. Fool, fool
3. Edge Of Darkness
4. Saddamize
5. I
6. Amazing Grace
7. Peace Be with you
8. Beat Me, you'll never beat me
9. Curtains
More info:
http://www.black-lotus-recs.com/index2.html
http://www.chriscaffery.com/
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| Band profile: | Chris Caffery |
Heathen - New album out and old ones to download
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN have made their
entire "Breaking the Silence"
(1987) and "Victims of Deception" (1989) albums available for free
download in the media section
via their new official web site www.heathenmetal.com
HEATHEN new CD, "Recovered" OUT NOW!
Check out the new Heathen forum!
Get your free personal email (yourname@heathenmetal.com if you sign up.
More info at www.heathenmetal.com
Buy new CD at:
www.heathenmetal.com
www.rockhard.de
www.justforkicks.de
www.theendrecords.com
www.nuclearblast.de
www.centurymedia.com
entire "Breaking the Silence"
(1987) and "Victims of Deception" (1989) albums available for free
download in the media section
via their new official web site www.heathenmetal.com
HEATHEN new CD, "Recovered" OUT NOW!
Check out the new Heathen forum!
Get your free personal email (yourname@heathenmetal.com if you sign up.
More info at www.heathenmetal.com
Buy new CD at:
www.heathenmetal.com
www.rockhard.de
www.justforkicks.de
www.theendrecords.com
www.nuclearblast.de
www.centurymedia.com
| Band profile: | Heathen |
Divercia new album in September
Divercia will release their second album, entitled "Cycle of Zero", through Karmageddon Media on September the 20th. The new album features 9 tracks as follows:
01. Of Steel & Man
02. Iron Hearted Cross
03. Overwhelming
04. Cycle of Zero
05. Underground
06. 7,62
07. 2nd Ghost
08. Start at the End
09. God for Gold
More info:
http://www.divercia.com/
http://www.karmageddonmedia.com/
01. Of Steel & Man
02. Iron Hearted Cross
03. Overwhelming
04. Cycle of Zero
05. Underground
06. 7,62
07. 2nd Ghost
08. Start at the End
09. God for Gold
More info:
http://www.divercia.com/
http://www.karmageddonmedia.com/
Pantokrator working on new material
Here is a update from their website:
"hello folks and friends!
We are not dead!
we are working double-shifts to give birth to a new pantokrator album.
We have written a couple of new songs and so far, at least WE like them....faster.....harder.....heavier
We'll try our very best to keep you informed about the working progress.
stay true!
Your friends in Pantokrator. "
http://panto.tk/
"hello folks and friends!
We are not dead!
we are working double-shifts to give birth to a new pantokrator album.
We have written a couple of new songs and so far, at least WE like them....faster.....harder.....heavier
We'll try our very best to keep you informed about the working progress.
stay true!
Your friends in Pantokrator. "
http://panto.tk/
Marcus Siepen (BG) suffers multiple fractures
"Hi everyone, This morning I got a phone call from Marcus who told me that he is in hospital for quite a few days. Pretending to be a skateboarder he finally stumbled and fell right in front of his house and broke his leg, last Saturday. Since a regular fracture is not enough, Marcus took the severe way and made it a little more complicated. The leg got broken 4 times. He is going to undertake some surgeries and some serious therapies before he will be able to use his leg normally. First surgery will take place somewhere during the week. I will keep you informed.
Hansi "
www.blind-guardian.com
Hansi "
www.blind-guardian.com
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
Dark Moor recording new album
The band is recording an album that will be called "Beyond The Sea", and has also recorded the song "MR. Crowley" that will be in an Ozzy Osbourne tribute album.
In the choirs of the album will be partipating Kiko (ex Bethoven R, members of Arwen, Metropolis VI and also some friends of the band. Currently the band is in the New Sin Estudios(Italy), the recording will take place by the end of september and the album will be out at february 2005.
www.rafabasa.com
In the choirs of the album will be partipating Kiko (ex Bethoven R, members of Arwen, Metropolis VI and also some friends of the band. Currently the band is in the New Sin Estudios(Italy), the recording will take place by the end of september and the album will be out at february 2005.
www.rafabasa.com
| Band profile: | Dark Moor |
Cancer parts ways with guitarist
The English band that reunited recently during this year (and released an ep) has parted ways with guitarist Rob Engvikson, he will be working in his band Asatru.
Here are few words from Carl Strokes: "There is no malice between the band and Rob, and we wish him well with his Asatru project, and we'll see him down the pub for a beer."
Also the band is concentrated on the writing of the new album.
www.tothegoryend.co.uk
Here are few words from Carl Strokes: "There is no malice between the band and Rob, and we wish him well with his Asatru project, and we'll see him down the pub for a beer."
Also the band is concentrated on the writing of the new album.
www.tothegoryend.co.uk