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The following news was posted on Hatesphere's official website:
"After having received close to one hundred submissions from around the globe, it's with great pleasure that we are finally able to unveil the new front man. 19 year-old Jonathan "Joller" Albrechtsen. This guy, a Copenhagen native, showed up and performed a stunning display of brutal power and basically screamed the shit out of all the other applicants. Needless to say, we are more than excited and can't wait to get back out there."
"After having received close to one hundred submissions from around the globe, it's with great pleasure that we are finally able to unveil the new front man. 19 year-old Jonathan "Joller" Albrechtsen. This guy, a Copenhagen native, showed up and performed a stunning display of brutal power and basically screamed the shit out of all the other applicants. Needless to say, we are more than excited and can't wait to get back out there."
| Source: | hatesphere.com |
| Band profile: | Hatesphere |
Amon Amarth have posted the following message regarding their "Wrath Of The Norseman North American Tour 2007" with Himsa and Sonic Syndicate:
"There will be a series of meet and greets on our North American tour. The meet and greet will be half an hour long beginning from when doors open. We are looking forward to meeting our fans in person and we'll try to make them happen at every show. Unfortunately due to time restraints, we will be unable to have a meet and greet on the dates where there will be in store signing sessions.
Because of the recent tragic events, Decapitated will not be able to be part of the North American tour. We are deeply sadden by the events and are disappointed that our metal brethren will not be able to share the stage with us.
We've tried to find a replacement for Decapitated but it has been impossible. We've deicided to play a longer set and throw in some songs that we either never played live before or haven't played live in a very long time. And we think we have a set list that will please both old and new fans!
We are really looking forward to hitting the roads in North America and finally do a full 90 min set. We hope that as many of you as possible will be able to catch the show!"
Scheduled in-store signing so far:
12/14 @ Scrape Records, Vancouver, BC 5 PM to 6 PM
"There will be a series of meet and greets on our North American tour. The meet and greet will be half an hour long beginning from when doors open. We are looking forward to meeting our fans in person and we'll try to make them happen at every show. Unfortunately due to time restraints, we will be unable to have a meet and greet on the dates where there will be in store signing sessions.
Because of the recent tragic events, Decapitated will not be able to be part of the North American tour. We are deeply sadden by the events and are disappointed that our metal brethren will not be able to share the stage with us.
We've tried to find a replacement for Decapitated but it has been impossible. We've deicided to play a longer set and throw in some songs that we either never played live before or haven't played live in a very long time. And we think we have a set list that will please both old and new fans!
We are really looking forward to hitting the roads in North America and finally do a full 90 min set. We hope that as many of you as possible will be able to catch the show!"
Scheduled in-store signing so far:
12/14 @ Scrape Records, Vancouver, BC 5 PM to 6 PM
| Source: | amonamarth.com |
| Band profile: | Amon Amarth |
| Event: | Amon Amarth |
US progressive metal band, Dream Theater have announced their Australian tour for early 2008. All scheduled dates will be "An Evening With Dream Theater" (which means no opening act and 2 sets with an intermission). The dates are as follows:
Jan. 25 - Perth, Australia - Showgrounds
Jan. 27 - Adelaide, Australia - Showgrounds
Jan. 29 - Melbourne, Australia - Festival Hall
Jan. 30 - Sydney, Australia - The Hordern
Feb. 01 - Brisbane, Australia - Riverstage
Jan. 25 - Perth, Australia - Showgrounds
Jan. 27 - Adelaide, Australia - Showgrounds
Jan. 29 - Melbourne, Australia - Festival Hall
Jan. 30 - Sydney, Australia - The Hordern
Feb. 01 - Brisbane, Australia - Riverstage
| Source: | dreamtheater.net |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
| Event: | Dream Theater: Australian Tour |
According to the band's official website, In Flames are once again signed under the Nuclear Blast label.
"We are very happy and proud to announce that we have signed a new record deal with Nuclear Blast Records! The new, still untitled album is going to be a worldwide release (except North America) via Nuclear Blast Records. The release for the new album is right now planned for early April. Stay tuned for a more exact release date."
"We are very happy that we have signed with Nuclear Blast again. They have been with us for a long time and helped us to get to where we are as a band right now. We have all the faith and belief in them to help us get even bigger as a band so we can continue to do this for years to come. We are really excited about our new album and can't wait for it to be released so you, our fans, out there can enjoy it with us. See you in 2008" - In Flames
"We are very happy and proud to announce that we have signed a new record deal with Nuclear Blast Records! The new, still untitled album is going to be a worldwide release (except North America) via Nuclear Blast Records. The release for the new album is right now planned for early April. Stay tuned for a more exact release date."
"We are very happy that we have signed with Nuclear Blast again. They have been with us for a long time and helped us to get to where we are as a band right now. We have all the faith and belief in them to help us get even bigger as a band so we can continue to do this for years to come. We are really excited about our new album and can't wait for it to be released so you, our fans, out there can enjoy it with us. See you in 2008" - In Flames
| Source: | inflames.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
Finland's Waltari have announced they will play 4 shows together with Wohnout and Lenka Dusilova in December in Czech Republik.
Mon 10.12. Ostrava [Cz] Cas Arena
Tue 11.12. Brno [Cz] Semilasso
Wed 12.12. Jihlava [Cz] TRANE Club (Only Waltari, no Wohnout+Lenka D.)
Thu 13.12. Zlin [Cz] Masters of Rock Cafe
Fri 14.12. Praha [Cz] Sports Hall Folimanka
Mon 10.12. Ostrava [Cz] Cas Arena
Tue 11.12. Brno [Cz] Semilasso
Wed 12.12. Jihlava [Cz] TRANE Club (Only Waltari, no Wohnout+Lenka D.)
Thu 13.12. Zlin [Cz] Masters of Rock Cafe
Fri 14.12. Praha [Cz] Sports Hall Folimanka
| Source: | waltarimusic.com |
| Band profile: | Waltari |
| Event: | United International Friendship Tour |
Crematory will release their new album, "Pray", on February 1 via Massacre Records. The CD was produced by the band itself at the Kohlekeller Studios with additional assistance from longtime collaborator Christian "Kohle" Kohlmannslehner. For more album details, head to here.
The album's title track, 'Pray', is available on streaming at this location.
The album's title track, 'Pray', is available on streaming at this location.
| Source: | crematory.de |
| Band profile: | Crematory |
Insomnium will play one more show (5.1.2008) in Finland together with Omnium Gatherum. This show will take place in their hometown Joensuu (Karjalantalo). After this concert, Insomnium will start to write material for their new album. Here it is the statement:
"Last show in Finland before entering writing mode: Insomnium will play one more show in Finland 5.1.2008 in our hometown Joensuu (Karjalantalo) with our labelmates Omnium Gatherum. After this we will put all our energy and time to write and rehearse the follow-up album to "Above the Weeping World"."
Insomnium will start a European together with Amorphis and Swallow The Sun tomorrow. Check out the the tour dates at this location.
"Last show in Finland before entering writing mode: Insomnium will play one more show in Finland 5.1.2008 in our hometown Joensuu (Karjalantalo) with our labelmates Omnium Gatherum. After this we will put all our energy and time to write and rehearse the follow-up album to "Above the Weeping World"."
Insomnium will start a European together with Amorphis and Swallow The Sun tomorrow. Check out the the tour dates at this location.
| Source: | insomnium.net |
| Band profile: | Insomnium |
Opeth recently released their first live album "The Roundhouse Tapes". A video for the track "Bleak" coming of that album is now available to watch at http://www.peaceville.com/opeth.
More info here.
More info here.
| Source: | hosted.verticalresponse.com |
| Band profile: | Opeth |
Legendary Fantasy Metal band Blind Guardian have contributed the main song to the new action/fantasy movie "In The Name Of The King - Dungeon Siege". On this occasion, Blind Guardian will hold a signing session at a special premiere screening of the movie on the 29th of November.
This special event begins at 19.00 CET in the "UCI Kinowelt Ruhr Park" with the signing session; the movie begins at 20.00.
Additionally, the band have announced their participation in the soundtrack of a computer game, due for release in 2008. Vocalist Hansi Kürsch has posted the following on the band's site:
"We are happy to inform you about our musical participation in the upcoming blockbuster computer game "Sacred 2 - Fallen Angel". The PC and X-Box 360 game designed and invented by Ascaron will be in stores somewhere at the beginning of 2008. "Sacred 1" is the best selling German fantasy/adventure computer game to date.
Though we are still doing shows we have started writing songs for this particular occasion and will produce one song especially featured in the game as a videoclip. In case we will be able to come up with more songs during the next weeks we are going to release a "Sacred - Fallen Angel" EP in the Spring. This is a great opportunity for us and we are really enthusiastic about the game and our actual creative activities for it. Soon we are going to set up an infopage to keep you informed. There's more to come..."
All info on http://www.blind-guardian.com.
This special event begins at 19.00 CET in the "UCI Kinowelt Ruhr Park" with the signing session; the movie begins at 20.00.
Additionally, the band have announced their participation in the soundtrack of a computer game, due for release in 2008. Vocalist Hansi Kürsch has posted the following on the band's site:
"We are happy to inform you about our musical participation in the upcoming blockbuster computer game "Sacred 2 - Fallen Angel". The PC and X-Box 360 game designed and invented by Ascaron will be in stores somewhere at the beginning of 2008. "Sacred 1" is the best selling German fantasy/adventure computer game to date.
Though we are still doing shows we have started writing songs for this particular occasion and will produce one song especially featured in the game as a videoclip. In case we will be able to come up with more songs during the next weeks we are going to release a "Sacred - Fallen Angel" EP in the Spring. This is a great opportunity for us and we are really enthusiastic about the game and our actual creative activities for it. Soon we are going to set up an infopage to keep you informed. There's more to come..."
All info on http://www.blind-guardian.com.
| Source: | blind-guardian.com |
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
Polish death metallers Vader have issued the following update on their website:
"In 2008 Vader will celebrate XXV anniversary. Previously announced tournee of the band starts on April and will last till the end of May. "XXV-Anniversary Tour" will cover all the nooks of Europe and Vader will prepare a very special set for this tour. The band will be teaming up with already announced Septic Flesh from Greece (back from the dead, they are working on a new studio album, out on Season Of Mist in 2008) and Swedish Devian. The band founded by ex-members of Marduk will promote its latest release "Ninewinged Serpent" released in October through Century Media. More details concerning the tour will follow soon."
A flyer of this tour is available here.
"In 2008 Vader will celebrate XXV anniversary. Previously announced tournee of the band starts on April and will last till the end of May. "XXV-Anniversary Tour" will cover all the nooks of Europe and Vader will prepare a very special set for this tour. The band will be teaming up with already announced Septic Flesh from Greece (back from the dead, they are working on a new studio album, out on Season Of Mist in 2008) and Swedish Devian. The band founded by ex-members of Marduk will promote its latest release "Ninewinged Serpent" released in October through Century Media. More details concerning the tour will follow soon."
A flyer of this tour is available here.
| Source: | vader.pl |
| Band profile: | Vader |
Candlelight Records have issued the following short update:
"The band is currently recording the second Thematic Emanations Of Archetypal Multiplicity EP entitled "Lighteater".
After this recording Blut Aus Nord will start to work on the second part of Memoria Vetusta "Dialogue With the Stars".
For more info check out the new website here: http://www.blutausnord.com"
"The band is currently recording the second Thematic Emanations Of Archetypal Multiplicity EP entitled "Lighteater".
After this recording Blut Aus Nord will start to work on the second part of Memoria Vetusta "Dialogue With the Stars".
For more info check out the new website here: http://www.blutausnord.com"
| Source: | candlelightrecords.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Blut Aus Nord |
Italy's Stormlord have posted the following update:
"It's been a while since we've made any sort of updates about Stormlord, isn't it? But this doesn't mean that we spent our time just hanging around without nothing to do. In all these months we've been working hard and, at last, we're ready to give you the first news about our future.
The songwriting for our fourth album is almost done, right now we're taking care of the last details and then all the songs will be complete. What we hold in our hands it's the most epic sounding stuff since our debut "Supreme Art Of War", even if the references to our most recent albums will not be missed. We guess you can label it Extreme Epic Metal at its best.
In a few months we'll begin recording the successor of "The Gorgon Cult", we just can't wait for you to hear it!
But the best it's yet to come: in the next days we'll sign a new deal that will grant an huge availability all around the world to the new Cd.
It's been a long time filled with hard and silent work, but now we're ready to strike again! We've got a shitload of amazing surprises waiting for you all, so stay tuned. The Stormlord is ready for another battle!"
"It's been a while since we've made any sort of updates about Stormlord, isn't it? But this doesn't mean that we spent our time just hanging around without nothing to do. In all these months we've been working hard and, at last, we're ready to give you the first news about our future.
The songwriting for our fourth album is almost done, right now we're taking care of the last details and then all the songs will be complete. What we hold in our hands it's the most epic sounding stuff since our debut "Supreme Art Of War", even if the references to our most recent albums will not be missed. We guess you can label it Extreme Epic Metal at its best.
In a few months we'll begin recording the successor of "The Gorgon Cult", we just can't wait for you to hear it!
But the best it's yet to come: in the next days we'll sign a new deal that will grant an huge availability all around the world to the new Cd.
It's been a long time filled with hard and silent work, but now we're ready to strike again! We've got a shitload of amazing surprises waiting for you all, so stay tuned. The Stormlord is ready for another battle!"
| Source: | stormlord.net |
| Band profile: | Stormlord |
Italian Power Metallers Vision Divine have issued the following update:
"Due to a big problem related with his tendinitis, Federico Puleri isunable to follow the band on the South American Tour. The problem
was known since the Asian shows, but the band decided to try anything possible to solve it. Unfortunately the problem didn't get solved and became even bigger, so the doctor ordered him a full month of rest, and it has been decided not to risk his health. No substitute will be taken, and Olaf will play the South American shows alone. After this tour Federico will be back, fully recovered, healthy and ready
to be on stage again for the next shows... our best wishes to Federico!"
"Due to a big problem related with his tendinitis, Federico Puleri isunable to follow the band on the South American Tour. The problem
was known since the Asian shows, but the band decided to try anything possible to solve it. Unfortunately the problem didn't get solved and became even bigger, so the doctor ordered him a full month of rest, and it has been decided not to risk his health. No substitute will be taken, and Olaf will play the South American shows alone. After this tour Federico will be back, fully recovered, healthy and ready
to be on stage again for the next shows... our best wishes to Federico!"
| Source: | visiondivine.com |
| Band profile: | Vision Divine |
| Event: | Vision Divine: South American Tour |
The following update was posted on Season Of Mist's website:
"Followers of the dreamlord rejoice. The time is approaching for "Communion". The Greek demons Septicflesh (now in one word) are back with a new album on Season of Mist, containing 9 gates to unearthly dreams and nightmares. The "rituals" of "Communion" took place in the famous Studio Fredman in Sweden. The massive heavy guitar sound of the album is supported by a haunting triumphant orchestration that surpasses every past attempt of the band on that field. The classical arrangements are composed and directed by Chris Antoniou (guitarist) and performed by the 80 part full orchestra and 32 part choir of philharmonic orchestra of Prague. As a result the music besides being brutal is also very "visual", like the soundtrack of an occult movie projected straight to your mind. Concerning the vocals, Seth is growling as a hellish beast in contrast with the melodic, yet intense and emotive vocals of Sotiris V. This album is definitely the more dark, brutal and at the same time avant-garde release of the band to date, crossing the borders of Death and Black metal. Yes, this album is not recommended to people resonating with holy ideals and bright emotions.
On March 17th, 2008 and March 25th, 2008 in the US the gates will open for the public and you will have the chance to join "Communion" and experience the emotions that come from songs like "Lovecraft's Death", "Anubis", "Babel's Gate", "Persepolis".
Until then, keep the dark flame burning and enjoy the pleasures of the flesh..."
"Followers of the dreamlord rejoice. The time is approaching for "Communion". The Greek demons Septicflesh (now in one word) are back with a new album on Season of Mist, containing 9 gates to unearthly dreams and nightmares. The "rituals" of "Communion" took place in the famous Studio Fredman in Sweden. The massive heavy guitar sound of the album is supported by a haunting triumphant orchestration that surpasses every past attempt of the band on that field. The classical arrangements are composed and directed by Chris Antoniou (guitarist) and performed by the 80 part full orchestra and 32 part choir of philharmonic orchestra of Prague. As a result the music besides being brutal is also very "visual", like the soundtrack of an occult movie projected straight to your mind. Concerning the vocals, Seth is growling as a hellish beast in contrast with the melodic, yet intense and emotive vocals of Sotiris V. This album is definitely the more dark, brutal and at the same time avant-garde release of the band to date, crossing the borders of Death and Black metal. Yes, this album is not recommended to people resonating with holy ideals and bright emotions.
On March 17th, 2008 and March 25th, 2008 in the US the gates will open for the public and you will have the chance to join "Communion" and experience the emotions that come from songs like "Lovecraft's Death", "Anubis", "Babel's Gate", "Persepolis".
Until then, keep the dark flame burning and enjoy the pleasures of the flesh..."
| Source: | season-of-mist.com |
| Band profile: | Septicflesh |
A new song, entitled 'Caravan Of The Dead', from the Darkmoon's upcoming album "Apocalyptic Syndrome" is now online at the official band MySpace page at this location.
"Apocalyptic Syndrome" was recorded at Little Creek studios in Gelterkinden (Baselland), Switzerland and will contain "10 songs between the borders of death/thrash and black metal" according to the band. The album is due on November 16 via CCP Records.
Audio samples of all "Apocalyptic Syndrome" tracks are available at this location.
"Apocalyptic Syndrome" was recorded at Little Creek studios in Gelterkinden (Baselland), Switzerland and will contain "10 songs between the borders of death/thrash and black metal" according to the band. The album is due on November 16 via CCP Records.
Audio samples of all "Apocalyptic Syndrome" tracks are available at this location.
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Darkmoon |