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Nightwish unstoppable...
NIGHTWISH have sold more than 15,000 copies of their new bombastic album "Once" in Finland after only half a day - enough for the CD to be certified with gold in the band's home country! "Once" is scheduled to be released in the rest of Europe on June 7 through Nuclear Blast Records.
In other news, NIGHTWISH's current single "Nemo" received gold in Finland as well - the song remains on top of the Finish single charts for over three weeks now. Further chart positions Europe-wide are as follows:
Finland - 1
Hungary - 1
Greece - 2
Norway - 4
Germany - 6
Slovenia - 8
Sweden: 15
Switzerland - 16
Austria - 20
Netherlands - 64
France - 64
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In other news, NIGHTWISH's current single "Nemo" received gold in Finland as well - the song remains on top of the Finish single charts for over three weeks now. Further chart positions Europe-wide are as follows:
Finland - 1
Hungary - 1
Greece - 2
Norway - 4
Germany - 6
Slovenia - 8
Sweden: 15
Switzerland - 16
Austria - 20
Netherlands - 64
France - 64
Read more ››
| Band profile: | Nightwish |
new single on the way
A new single from power metallers german power metallers, Edguy.. Take your time and read through the original article below, taken from massive label Nuclear Blast's homepage. Tracklisting included..
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Have you ever asked yourself how it might be crashing down on an airplane? And how it would be making love to a stewardess at the same time? Not? Well, then you should go and buy EDGUY's new single "Lavatory Love Machine" to find out more about it! In this "happy" song, taken from the current full length album "Hellfire Club", Tobias Sammet and his crazy bunch sing about this 'splendiferous' happening, packed in a bouquet of fluffily, catchy melodies and loads of fun. If you listen to this song, we guarantee you'll be in good spirits!
EDGUY's longplayer "Hellfire Club" worked out very well in the European charts so far - the album reached high positions in Sweden (# 6), Finland (# 22), Germany (# 26), Hungary (# 35), Austria (# 69) and Switzerland (# 81). Thereby EDGUY also got invited to several TV shows, e.g. the German Mc Donald's Chart Show on PRO 7 where they showed a brilliant performance!
EDGUY commenced as a schoolmate's band in 1992, playing traditional metal. Mainly intended to be a reaction against Grunge music, which was incredibly popular at the time, the fourteen year old friends made their first musical steps covering songs from their favourite bands DEEP PURPLE, KISS, AC/DC and IRON MAIDEN, but soon switched over to do their own thing.
After almost five years, filled with attempts to attract attention of a record company, AFM Records finally gave EDGUY the chance to prove themselves. Between 1997 and 2003, EDGUY released five studio albums, each one an improvement from the predecessor, and parallel to that melioration the band gained more and more fans. Especially the fresh and saucy spirit of EDGUY and their simpatico singer Tobias Sammet - live permanently fooling around - extended the band's popularity very quickly. And within only a few years, EDGUY got known as one of the most entertaining acts on stage.
"Mandrake" in 2001 became the band's "big hit": Brimmed with charming melodies, powerful riffs and great refrains to sing along, the record entered the top 20 in several European charts and led to EDGUY's first big headliner tour which took them to 23 countries on four continents (Europe, Asia, Australia, South America and the USA). The tour lasted more than a year and bestowed EDGUY absolute success all over the world.
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Have you ever asked yourself how it might be crashing down on an airplane? And how it would be making love to a stewardess at the same time? Not? Well, then you should go and buy EDGUY's new single "Lavatory Love Machine" to find out more about it! In this "happy" song, taken from the current full length album "Hellfire Club", Tobias Sammet and his crazy bunch sing about this 'splendiferous' happening, packed in a bouquet of fluffily, catchy melodies and loads of fun. If you listen to this song, we guarantee you'll be in good spirits!
EDGUY's longplayer "Hellfire Club" worked out very well in the European charts so far - the album reached high positions in Sweden (# 6), Finland (# 22), Germany (# 26), Hungary (# 35), Austria (# 69) and Switzerland (# 81). Thereby EDGUY also got invited to several TV shows, e.g. the German Mc Donald's Chart Show on PRO 7 where they showed a brilliant performance!
EDGUY commenced as a schoolmate's band in 1992, playing traditional metal. Mainly intended to be a reaction against Grunge music, which was incredibly popular at the time, the fourteen year old friends made their first musical steps covering songs from their favourite bands DEEP PURPLE, KISS, AC/DC and IRON MAIDEN, but soon switched over to do their own thing.
After almost five years, filled with attempts to attract attention of a record company, AFM Records finally gave EDGUY the chance to prove themselves. Between 1997 and 2003, EDGUY released five studio albums, each one an improvement from the predecessor, and parallel to that melioration the band gained more and more fans. Especially the fresh and saucy spirit of EDGUY and their simpatico singer Tobias Sammet - live permanently fooling around - extended the band's popularity very quickly. And within only a few years, EDGUY got known as one of the most entertaining acts on stage.
"Mandrake" in 2001 became the band's "big hit": Brimmed with charming melodies, powerful riffs and great refrains to sing along, the record entered the top 20 in several European charts and led to EDGUY's first big headliner tour which took them to 23 countries on four continents (Europe, Asia, Australia, South America and the USA). The tour lasted more than a year and bestowed EDGUY absolute success all over the world.
Read more ››
| Band profile: | Edguy |
Shape Of Despair - a new album
Finnish doom/death metallers SHAPE OF DESPAIR have set a September 27 release date through Spikefarm Records for their third album, "Illusion's Play". The follow-up to 2001's "Angels Of Distress" was once again recorded at Hellhole studios in Helsinki, Finland. An MP3 clip of the track "Entwined In Misery" can be downloaded at this location: http://shapeofdespair.doom-metal.com/Entwined%20in%20misery_sample.mp3
| Band profile: | Shape Of Despair |
Ayreon - New single announced
From Ayreon web page:
"Due to the huge chart success of Ayreon - The Human Equation, we are happy to announce the next single to be released is an alternative version of 'Day Sixteen: Loser' called 'Loser'. It will be the so-called 'Star One version'. Joost van den Broek (Star One, After Forever) and Arjen Lucassen battle it out in a true-to-form keyboard versus guitar battle, with electric violin by Robert Baba thrown in for good measure. Also Peter Vink (Star One) recorded new bass guitar especially for the single. And Ed Warby added some extra 'zing' to his performance also.
Of course, there will also be some really special bonus tracks to make this single even more worth your while to get! More information to come!
Release dates to be announced."
"Due to the huge chart success of Ayreon - The Human Equation, we are happy to announce the next single to be released is an alternative version of 'Day Sixteen: Loser' called 'Loser'. It will be the so-called 'Star One version'. Joost van den Broek (Star One, After Forever) and Arjen Lucassen battle it out in a true-to-form keyboard versus guitar battle, with electric violin by Robert Baba thrown in for good measure. Also Peter Vink (Star One) recorded new bass guitar especially for the single. And Ed Warby added some extra 'zing' to his performance also.
Of course, there will also be some really special bonus tracks to make this single even more worth your while to get! More information to come!
Release dates to be announced."
| Source: | ayreon.com |
| Band profile: | Ayreon |
BATHORY Mastermind QUORTHON Dead At 39
BATHORY mastermind Tomas "Quorthon" Forsberg was found dead in his apartment in Stockholm, Sweden on Monday, June 7, informed sources have confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. The 39-year-old son of Black Mark Records owner Börje Forsberg, long considered one of black metal's founders, died of an apparent heart failure. More information as it becomes available.
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Bathory |
Fallen Angels - New demo soon available
Fallen Angels, a melodic death metal band from Sweden, have just finished the recording of their demo in Studiomega (The Crown, Lake Of Tears, Beseech). This demo, named 'Extinction' will soon be available for purchase. The band has also uploaded the track 'Misanthropic Coil' in mp3 on their website www.fallofangels.com. Check it out!!!
AC/DC to have a street named in their honour
CNN.com is reporting that AC/DC could soon stroll down a lane named in their honor, city officials in the southern Australian city of Melbourne have said.
Melbourne City Council is considering renaming Corporation Lane, a narrow downtown alley, AC/DC Lane as a tribute to the band.
"They are probably the most successful Australian band ever and they really do have a connection to Melbourne," said council city services committee chairwoman Kimberly Kitching on Monda.
One of the band's famous video clips, for the song "It's A Long Way to the Top", was filmed on the back of a truck in a Melbourne street.
"I don't think there would be many who wouldn't know that film clip where they are playing on the back of flatbed truck along Swanson Street," Kitching said.
She said the name change proposal came about because Melbourne's rock and roll community was looking for a fitting tribute to the band.
"The area around the lane is full of rock and roll bars and I think it would be a fitting place for the tribute."
Kitching said the naming of the lane would be an alternative to giving the band keys to the city.
"We have recently tightened up our keys to the city program, but in the past we have given them to NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK and DOLLY PARTON."
She said the council would make a decision on the name change within the next month, but it had already received broad community support.
AC/DC already has a street named after it in Madrid, Spain.
Melbourne City Council is considering renaming Corporation Lane, a narrow downtown alley, AC/DC Lane as a tribute to the band.
"They are probably the most successful Australian band ever and they really do have a connection to Melbourne," said council city services committee chairwoman Kimberly Kitching on Monda.
One of the band's famous video clips, for the song "It's A Long Way to the Top", was filmed on the back of a truck in a Melbourne street.
"I don't think there would be many who wouldn't know that film clip where they are playing on the back of flatbed truck along Swanson Street," Kitching said.
She said the name change proposal came about because Melbourne's rock and roll community was looking for a fitting tribute to the band.
"The area around the lane is full of rock and roll bars and I think it would be a fitting place for the tribute."
Kitching said the naming of the lane would be an alternative to giving the band keys to the city.
"We have recently tightened up our keys to the city program, but in the past we have given them to NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK and DOLLY PARTON."
She said the council would make a decision on the name change within the next month, but it had already received broad community support.
AC/DC already has a street named after it in Madrid, Spain.
| Band profile: | AC/DC |
The Haunted - a new MP3 track availlable
A brand-new THE HAUNTED track, entitled "99", has been made available for download in MP3 format at this location: http://www.centurymedia.com/audio/haunted_99.mp3
"99" comes off the Swedish thrashers' as-yet-untitled fourth album, due this fall through Century Media Records.
The follow-up to 2003's "One Kill Wonder" was recorded at Gothenburg's famed Studio Fredman (IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, ARCH ENEMY) with co-producers Patrik J. Sten and Fredrik Nordström and mixed at Denmark's Antfarm Studio by Tue Madsen. Other cuts set to appear on the CD include "All Against All", "Who Will Decide" (featuring a guest appearance by SICK OF IT ALL vocalist Lou Koller) and "Burnt To A Shell". THE HAUNTED also have a new addition to the fold, as original vocalist Peter Dolving, who crushed on the group's genre-defining self-titled debut release, returns with a vengeance.
"99" comes off the Swedish thrashers' as-yet-untitled fourth album, due this fall through Century Media Records.
The follow-up to 2003's "One Kill Wonder" was recorded at Gothenburg's famed Studio Fredman (IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, ARCH ENEMY) with co-producers Patrik J. Sten and Fredrik Nordström and mixed at Denmark's Antfarm Studio by Tue Madsen. Other cuts set to appear on the CD include "All Against All", "Who Will Decide" (featuring a guest appearance by SICK OF IT ALL vocalist Lou Koller) and "Burnt To A Shell". THE HAUNTED also have a new addition to the fold, as original vocalist Peter Dolving, who crushed on the group's genre-defining self-titled debut release, returns with a vengeance.
| Band profile: | The Haunted |
Borknagar - work in progress on a DVD
Asgeir from BORKNAGAR has posted the following in the band's official forum at ultimatemetal.com:
"We have finally started working on a Borknagar DVD. However, there will probably be another studio album (meaning another epic after Epic. Duh.) before the DVD surfaces. We got lots and lots of video material from the recordings of Quintessence, Empiricism and Epic. We got all shows I've played with the band (some shows with three cameras running), and we've got a lot of stupid backstage and touring stuff. Øystein has a couple of hours from the US tour but we need more - especially bootlegs from the '90s! We are basically looking for as much video material as possible so let us know what you have! Did you smuggle a camera into a Borknagar show? Let us have a copy of it! Bootlegs are welcome!!!"
"We have finally started working on a Borknagar DVD. However, there will probably be another studio album (meaning another epic after Epic. Duh.) before the DVD surfaces. We got lots and lots of video material from the recordings of Quintessence, Empiricism and Epic. We got all shows I've played with the band (some shows with three cameras running), and we've got a lot of stupid backstage and touring stuff. Øystein has a couple of hours from the US tour but we need more - especially bootlegs from the '90s! We are basically looking for as much video material as possible so let us know what you have! Did you smuggle a camera into a Borknagar show? Let us have a copy of it! Bootlegs are welcome!!!"
| Band profile: | Borknagar |
New Agathodaimon Samples Online
Agathodaimon will soon release their 4th album, and you may check out some of the songs in the exclusive pre-listening section of the Nuclear Blast website (http://www.nuclearblast.de) or directly follow this link: http://www.nuclearblast.de/events/agathodaimon
The new album received excellent reviews so far and again goes far beyond the borders of "ordinary" black metal and continues the tradition of "Chapter III". Looking for something different? Then have a listen!
The band also produced a video clip which is available at the same location (Real Player required).
The new album received excellent reviews so far and again goes far beyond the borders of "ordinary" black metal and continues the tradition of "Chapter III". Looking for something different? Then have a listen!
The band also produced a video clip which is available at the same location (Real Player required).
| Band profile: | Agathodaimon |
Shadows Fall "The War Within" Release Date Set
The dynamic thrash metal quintet SHADOWS FALL's highly anticipated new album, The War Within, is now set for a September 21st release. The stunning new offering, produced again by Zeuss (Hatebreed) at Planet Z Studios in the band's home state of Massachusetts is the follow-up to the band's critically acclaimed disc, The Art of Balance, and features 10 tracks of sonic devastation. The War Within, their fourth full-length release, is the group's most unrelenting, yet dynamic offering that further proves why they are the undisputed leaders of their genre.
SHADOWS FALL will hit the road in Europe in early June on the New Wave of American Heavy Metal Tour featuring Killswitch Engage, Chimaira and labelmates God Forbid. This will be followed by the group's highly anticipated summer U.S. headlining tour, dubbed the Strhess Tour, which also features As I Lay Dying, Himsa and Remembering Never. The trek kicks off on July 16th and runs through August 19th. Be sure to check the tour's official website www.strhesstour.com for dates and all current news.
For the Strhess Tour, the band has reserved tickets for everyone on their mailing list and web site before they go on sale to the general public. This way you get the chance to order tickets first with cheaper service and shipping fees than you would pay using other ticket services. You can obtain a password by signing up at www.shadowsfall.com or clicking the link below. Unfortunately, because of venue restrictions, it can't be done for every show. This is a first come, first serve online ticket ordering system. Four tickets will be the maximum per order.
Click here to order Pre-Sale tickets online ticketing.concertmaps.com/shadowsfall/. This page will be updated as soon as more shows are added to our pre-sale list. A Buy link will appear at the precise moment tickets are available. All orders require a credit card.
The War Within Official Tracklisting
1. The Light The Blinds
2. Enlightened By The Cold
3. Act of Contrition
4. What Drives The Weak
5. Stillness
6. Inspiration On Demand
7. The Power of I and I
8. Ghosts of Past Failure
9. Eternity Is Within
10. Those Who Can Not Speak
SHADOWS FALL will hit the road in Europe in early June on the New Wave of American Heavy Metal Tour featuring Killswitch Engage, Chimaira and labelmates God Forbid. This will be followed by the group's highly anticipated summer U.S. headlining tour, dubbed the Strhess Tour, which also features As I Lay Dying, Himsa and Remembering Never. The trek kicks off on July 16th and runs through August 19th. Be sure to check the tour's official website www.strhesstour.com for dates and all current news.
For the Strhess Tour, the band has reserved tickets for everyone on their mailing list and web site before they go on sale to the general public. This way you get the chance to order tickets first with cheaper service and shipping fees than you would pay using other ticket services. You can obtain a password by signing up at www.shadowsfall.com or clicking the link below. Unfortunately, because of venue restrictions, it can't be done for every show. This is a first come, first serve online ticket ordering system. Four tickets will be the maximum per order.
Click here to order Pre-Sale tickets online ticketing.concertmaps.com/shadowsfall/. This page will be updated as soon as more shows are added to our pre-sale list. A Buy link will appear at the precise moment tickets are available. All orders require a credit card.
The War Within Official Tracklisting
1. The Light The Blinds
2. Enlightened By The Cold
3. Act of Contrition
4. What Drives The Weak
5. Stillness
6. Inspiration On Demand
7. The Power of I and I
8. Ghosts of Past Failure
9. Eternity Is Within
10. Those Who Can Not Speak
| Band profile: | Shadows Fall |
The Haunted Sign With Century Media
Swedish thrash metal titans THE HAUNTED have signed a worldwide multiple-album deal with Century Media Records. The band has already completed work on their highly anticipated, yet still untitled, fourth album, which will be released this fall. It will undoubtedly prove once again why Kerrang! labeled the band as "the single greatest exponents of balls-out metal in the world."
Commented guitarist Anders Björler, "We are happy to have chosen Century Media for the next couple of albums. CM is a legendary metal label, and we feel strongly they'll support us in the best way possible."
Phil Hinkle, director of A&R for Century Media America, added, "It's an honor to be working with THE HAUNTED, and they make our already outstanding roster that much more stellar." Leif Jensen, A&R manager for Century Media Europe, said, "Personally and professionally, we look forward to leading this great band to full worldwide success. Their time is now!"
Recorded at Gothenburg's famed Studio Fredman (In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy) with co-producers Patrik J. Steen and Fredrik Nordström and mixed at Denmark's Antfarm Studio by Tue Madsen, the album features such cuts as "All Against All," "99," "Who Will Decide" (featuring a guest appearance by Sick Of It All vocalist Lou Koller) and "Burnt To A Shell." THE HAUNTED also have a new addition to the fold, as original vocalist Peter Dolving, who crushed on the group's genre-defining self-titled debut release, returns with a vengeance.
Regarding Dolving's return and the new album, Björler said, "It's nice to have Dolving back in the band. He's energitic, hardworking and had thousands of fresh musical ideas upon his return. We look forward to what the future will hold for us as a band. After having recorded this new album, I feel confident it will work out extremely well. Be on the look out for something really powerful this fall."
Commented guitarist Anders Björler, "We are happy to have chosen Century Media for the next couple of albums. CM is a legendary metal label, and we feel strongly they'll support us in the best way possible."
Phil Hinkle, director of A&R for Century Media America, added, "It's an honor to be working with THE HAUNTED, and they make our already outstanding roster that much more stellar." Leif Jensen, A&R manager for Century Media Europe, said, "Personally and professionally, we look forward to leading this great band to full worldwide success. Their time is now!"
Recorded at Gothenburg's famed Studio Fredman (In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy) with co-producers Patrik J. Steen and Fredrik Nordström and mixed at Denmark's Antfarm Studio by Tue Madsen, the album features such cuts as "All Against All," "99," "Who Will Decide" (featuring a guest appearance by Sick Of It All vocalist Lou Koller) and "Burnt To A Shell." THE HAUNTED also have a new addition to the fold, as original vocalist Peter Dolving, who crushed on the group's genre-defining self-titled debut release, returns with a vengeance.
Regarding Dolving's return and the new album, Björler said, "It's nice to have Dolving back in the band. He's energitic, hardworking and had thousands of fresh musical ideas upon his return. We look forward to what the future will hold for us as a band. After having recorded this new album, I feel confident it will work out extremely well. Be on the look out for something really powerful this fall."
| Band profile: | The Haunted |
Massemord update
We're glad to inform you that the ONLY official MASSEMORD website is online and available
at www.massemord.cjb.net.
Moreover new MASSEMORD cd will be out on June 14th from THE OATH productions
and will be titled "new millennium holocaust" (split cd with SVARTSKOGG).
Mp3 samplers can be heard at www.massemord.cjb.net
Thank you.
Massemord crew
at www.massemord.cjb.net.
Moreover new MASSEMORD cd will be out on June 14th from THE OATH productions
and will be titled "new millennium holocaust" (split cd with SVARTSKOGG).
Mp3 samplers can be heard at www.massemord.cjb.net
Thank you.
Massemord crew
2 samples from Black Brick Road available
Good news from Lake of Tears site:
Two song samples from the upcoming album are now available for download - take a listen to:
The Greymen & Making Evenings.
Two song samples from the upcoming album are now available for download - take a listen to:
The Greymen & Making Evenings.
| Source: | lakeoftears.net |
| Band profile: | Lake Of Tears |
Megadeth - album title revealed
MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forum" section of the band's official website (www.megadeth.com):
"Droogies! Thank you for the support yesterday, it helped a lot.
It is just that so much is happening right now that it is sometimes overwhelming.
I am grateful for the threads and emails, and I approved the master yesterday, so that means it is on its way to the record company.
I might as well tell you the title... The System Has Failed.
Because it has. MSGD!"
As previously reported, The System Has Failed will be released through Sanctuary Records on September 14th.
More details on the release as they become available.
"Droogies! Thank you for the support yesterday, it helped a lot.
It is just that so much is happening right now that it is sometimes overwhelming.
I am grateful for the threads and emails, and I approved the master yesterday, so that means it is on its way to the record company.
I might as well tell you the title... The System Has Failed.
Because it has. MSGD!"
As previously reported, The System Has Failed will be released through Sanctuary Records on September 14th.
More details on the release as they become available.
| Band profile: | Megadeth |