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Kekal - Working On 'Acidity'
"KEKAL is completing their next album 'Acidity'. This album will be some sort of a reunion album as old members Leo and Newbabe will contribute to this album. Also their additional/live guitarist Didi will play on this album. 'Acidity' will be released Q1 2005."
http://www.fear-dark.com
http://www.fear-dark.com
| Band profile: | Kekal |
Slechtvalk - Recorded New Album & DVD
"SLECHTVALK has succesfully recorded their third full-length album, called 'At The Dawn Of War'. On the 6th of november 2004 the also recorded their first DVD. Both will be released in a limited 500 copies edition combined CD/DVD digipack. After that they will be sold seperately. Covers of both versions will drawn by the famous Belgian artist KRIS VERWIMP. 'At The Dawn Of War' will be released Q1 2005."
http://www.fear-dark.com
http://www.fear-dark.com
| Band profile: | Slechtvalk |
Absurd2 - New Band With Former Extol Members
"Featuring DAVID HUSVIK (Extol), CHRISTER ESPEVOLL (ex-Extol),
MAGNUS WESTGAARD (Vardoger) and IVAR NIKOLAISEN (Silver), this psycho-thrash
release packed with punk energy and great musicianship will be highly treasured by
fans to bands like Believer, Extol, Death and Cynic.
Recorded & Mixed at Top Room Studios Norway by Borge Finstad
(Mayhem, Borknagar, Exol, Antestor) - expect nothing but killer quality here!
The ABSURD2 CDEP is released in a special packaged Copper Paper
Gatefold Cover w/ 5 inserts. And yeah, don't forget to turn the CD itself..."
Track listing:
1. Point Of Insanity
2. In Hypnosis
3. Wisdom
http://www.endtimeproductions.com/
MAGNUS WESTGAARD (Vardoger) and IVAR NIKOLAISEN (Silver), this psycho-thrash
release packed with punk energy and great musicianship will be highly treasured by
fans to bands like Believer, Extol, Death and Cynic.
Recorded & Mixed at Top Room Studios Norway by Borge Finstad
(Mayhem, Borknagar, Exol, Antestor) - expect nothing but killer quality here!
The ABSURD2 CDEP is released in a special packaged Copper Paper
Gatefold Cover w/ 5 inserts. And yeah, don't forget to turn the CD itself..."
Track listing:
1. Point Of Insanity
2. In Hypnosis
3. Wisdom
http://www.endtimeproductions.com/
Halford - Plans New Solo Recording
"The Metal God Announces plan for new solo recording. also mades call to most tallented fans to participate in the recording of a new Halford song to broadcast exclusively on www.robhalford.com, Hey Fighting Irish have their own song, why not the Metal God's Quorum??!!"
http://www.robhalford.com
http://www.robhalford.com
| Band profile: | Halford |
Primordial - Set Release Date
"Irish dark metal masters PRIMORDIAL have finished the recordings for their upcoming longplayer! "The Gathering Wilderness" is PRIMORDIAL's fifth full length album and their first for Metal Blade Records.
States singer Nemtheanga: "With this album we wanted to challenge ourselves a little more, it's very easy to slip into doing what is the easiest or the most comfortable and the previous 4 albums had been done with Mags of Academy studios fame (My Dying Bride, Anathema, P. Lost etc...) but for Gathering we wanted to shake things up and try something different. So we got over to Ireland famed engineer Billy Anderson (Melvins, sleep, Neurosis, High on Fire, Brutal Truth among many) and changed the studio we had become used to using in Ireland. Basically in search of something different."
tracklist "THE GATHERING WILDERNESS":
1. The golden spiral
2. the gathering wilderness
3. song of the tomb
4. end of all times
5. the coffin ships
6. tragedys birth (the martyrs fire)
7. cities carved in stone
The limited first edition of "The Gathering Wilderness" will be released in a luxury version with special packaging and will also include a bonus-DVD!
"The Gathering Wilderness" is due for release the 7th of February, 2005!"
http://www.metalblade.de
States singer Nemtheanga: "With this album we wanted to challenge ourselves a little more, it's very easy to slip into doing what is the easiest or the most comfortable and the previous 4 albums had been done with Mags of Academy studios fame (My Dying Bride, Anathema, P. Lost etc...) but for Gathering we wanted to shake things up and try something different. So we got over to Ireland famed engineer Billy Anderson (Melvins, sleep, Neurosis, High on Fire, Brutal Truth among many) and changed the studio we had become used to using in Ireland. Basically in search of something different."
tracklist "THE GATHERING WILDERNESS":
1. The golden spiral
2. the gathering wilderness
3. song of the tomb
4. end of all times
5. the coffin ships
6. tragedys birth (the martyrs fire)
7. cities carved in stone
The limited first edition of "The Gathering Wilderness" will be released in a luxury version with special packaging and will also include a bonus-DVD!
"The Gathering Wilderness" is due for release the 7th of February, 2005!"
http://www.metalblade.de
Nydvind - New Drummer/Recordings Postponed
"We have found a new drummer in the name of JuanJo, also drummer of celtic black metal band AES DANA. NYDVIND is now rehearsing the songs of the new album. The recording sessions are therefore postponed to Winter 2005."
http://nydvind.free.fr
http://nydvind.free.fr
| Band profile: | Nydvind |
Apocalyptica - "Apocaliptica" Title Of The New CD
"Finnish cello-rockers APOCALYPTICA have set "Apocalyptica" as the title of their new album, tentatively due in February 2005.
"In my opinion, our next album comes across like a mixture of 'Reflections' and the group's current live sound," Eicca Toppinen told Finland's Sonera Plaza. "So I think that we are now about to reach the essence of APOCALYPTICA. So that's why we decided to make the new album a self-titled affair."
Last weekend, APOCALYPTICA travelled to Tallinn, Estonia to shoot the second video off the new CD, "Life Burns". The track features lead vocals and lyrics by THE RASMUS singer Lauri Ylönen, who also appears in the clip.
"The song was written about the thin line between life and death," Lauri explained. "It's not a political song in any way, but when I was writing it, I pictured burning towers and other horrible disasters in my head."
APOCALYPTICA's first single off the new album, "Bittersweet", is scheduled for release on November 29 via Universal.
"Bittersweet" is described as "a dark ballad" that features fellow-countrymen Ylönen and Ville Valo from H.I.M. on vocals.
APOCALYPTICA members Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso appeared alongside Lauri and Ville in the video for "Bittersweet", shot in the band's hometown Helsinki and directed by renowned finish director Antti Jokinen (NIGHTWISH, CELINE DION, SHANIA TWAIN). View the video at this location (http://www.apocalyptica.com/releases/index.php) .
As previously reported, SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo will be guesting on "Apocalyptica" on a song called "Betrayal". The track, which is described by APOCALYPTICA's Perttu Kivilaakso as a "really fast, thrash metal-influenced song," will mark the second time Lombardo has played on an APOCALYPTICA CD, having previously performed on "Reflections".
Lombardo recorded the drum tracks for "Betrayal" at Finnvox studios in Helsinki when SLAYER's "Unholy Alliance" tour hit Finland in October.
APOCALYPTICA and Lombardo have known each other since 1998 when Lombardo played the "Mandatory Suicide"/"South of Heaven" medley with APOCALYPTICA at Holland's Headbanger's Heaven festival.
With regards to the band's touring plans, Toppinen told Sonera Plaza, "I guess we will play some dates in North America during March 2005. And we will probably play in South by Southwest in Austin, too. All in all, I hope that we will play about a hundred shows next year."
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"In my opinion, our next album comes across like a mixture of 'Reflections' and the group's current live sound," Eicca Toppinen told Finland's Sonera Plaza. "So I think that we are now about to reach the essence of APOCALYPTICA. So that's why we decided to make the new album a self-titled affair."
Last weekend, APOCALYPTICA travelled to Tallinn, Estonia to shoot the second video off the new CD, "Life Burns". The track features lead vocals and lyrics by THE RASMUS singer Lauri Ylönen, who also appears in the clip.
"The song was written about the thin line between life and death," Lauri explained. "It's not a political song in any way, but when I was writing it, I pictured burning towers and other horrible disasters in my head."
APOCALYPTICA's first single off the new album, "Bittersweet", is scheduled for release on November 29 via Universal.
"Bittersweet" is described as "a dark ballad" that features fellow-countrymen Ylönen and Ville Valo from H.I.M. on vocals.
APOCALYPTICA members Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso appeared alongside Lauri and Ville in the video for "Bittersweet", shot in the band's hometown Helsinki and directed by renowned finish director Antti Jokinen (NIGHTWISH, CELINE DION, SHANIA TWAIN). View the video at this location (http://www.apocalyptica.com/releases/index.php) .
As previously reported, SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo will be guesting on "Apocalyptica" on a song called "Betrayal". The track, which is described by APOCALYPTICA's Perttu Kivilaakso as a "really fast, thrash metal-influenced song," will mark the second time Lombardo has played on an APOCALYPTICA CD, having previously performed on "Reflections".
Lombardo recorded the drum tracks for "Betrayal" at Finnvox studios in Helsinki when SLAYER's "Unholy Alliance" tour hit Finland in October.
APOCALYPTICA and Lombardo have known each other since 1998 when Lombardo played the "Mandatory Suicide"/"South of Heaven" medley with APOCALYPTICA at Holland's Headbanger's Heaven festival.
With regards to the band's touring plans, Toppinen told Sonera Plaza, "I guess we will play some dates in North America during March 2005. And we will probably play in South by Southwest in Austin, too. All in all, I hope that we will play about a hundred shows next year."
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| Band profile: | Apocalyptica |
Shadows Gallery - Sign With Inside Out Music
This the statement that appears in both Shadows Gallery and InsideOut Websites:
"InsideOutMusic is happy and proud to announce the latest addition to the ever growing InsideOut family of artists: SHADOW GALLERY.
SHADOW GALLERY - one of the pioneers of the Progressive Power Metal Genre - are currently recording the anticipated follow up to their last studio album "Legacy". The new album, going under the working title of "Room Five" is the fifth album from this well respected American six piece. All of their albums are considered to be classics amongst fans of this type of music and their new concept album, which will be a continuation of the "Tyranny" story, will no doubt be heralded as the welcome return of SHADOW GALLERY.
This is what guitarist Gary Wehrkamp says about signing to InsideOut and the upcoming album: "As we begin to approach the later stages of recording, we are finding ourselves excited about our upcoming release. We remained quite busy after our last record, but took some time to team up with InsideOut, noting how much respect they had for their bands and visa-versa. I believe they are a good vehicle for our upcoming disc and look forward to working with them. We are ready to put some new music back in the hands of progressive rock fans this spring."
"We are glad, to finally have the chance to work with these guys. I bought their first album when it came out and have been a fan of the band ever since!" says InsideOut managing director Thomas Waber."
www.shadowgallery.com
www.insideout.de
"InsideOutMusic is happy and proud to announce the latest addition to the ever growing InsideOut family of artists: SHADOW GALLERY.
SHADOW GALLERY - one of the pioneers of the Progressive Power Metal Genre - are currently recording the anticipated follow up to their last studio album "Legacy". The new album, going under the working title of "Room Five" is the fifth album from this well respected American six piece. All of their albums are considered to be classics amongst fans of this type of music and their new concept album, which will be a continuation of the "Tyranny" story, will no doubt be heralded as the welcome return of SHADOW GALLERY.
This is what guitarist Gary Wehrkamp says about signing to InsideOut and the upcoming album: "As we begin to approach the later stages of recording, we are finding ourselves excited about our upcoming release. We remained quite busy after our last record, but took some time to team up with InsideOut, noting how much respect they had for their bands and visa-versa. I believe they are a good vehicle for our upcoming disc and look forward to working with them. We are ready to put some new music back in the hands of progressive rock fans this spring."
"We are glad, to finally have the chance to work with these guys. I bought their first album when it came out and have been a fan of the band ever since!" says InsideOut managing director Thomas Waber."
www.shadowgallery.com
www.insideout.de
Paradise Lost - Set Release Date
"It has been announced today that the Album "Paradise Lost", will be released on 21/02/2005. The single has also been confirmed today and will be the song "Grey" - to be released on 07/02/2005."
www.paradiselost.co.uk
www.paradiselost.co.uk
| Band profile: | Paradise Lost |
Skinless - Sherwood Webber Leaves
Here is a message from the band taken from their site:
"After a decade of giving 110% to Skinless, vocalist Sherwood Webber is leaving the band. He is pursuing other opportunities in life that wouldn't be possible while playing in a serious touring band. We thank Sherwood for his dedication, energy and talent that have helped elevate Skinless to the level we are at today. The search is underway for a new vocalist and Skinless will rock on."
www.4skinless.com
"After a decade of giving 110% to Skinless, vocalist Sherwood Webber is leaving the band. He is pursuing other opportunities in life that wouldn't be possible while playing in a serious touring band. We thank Sherwood for his dedication, energy and talent that have helped elevate Skinless to the level we are at today. The search is underway for a new vocalist and Skinless will rock on."
www.4skinless.com
sHeavy - Plans To Release New Album in Early 2005
That's the message that was published in their site:
"Here's the plan: write and record a new album in the fall, release it in early 2005 then hit the road in the Spring and take the sHeavy rock n' roll show across North America. With some luck, and a little label support, we'll see you in Europe too!!"
http://www.sheavy.com/
"Here's the plan: write and record a new album in the fall, release it in early 2005 then hit the road in the Spring and take the sHeavy rock n' roll show across North America. With some luck, and a little label support, we'll see you in Europe too!!"
http://www.sheavy.com/
Place Of Skulls - Drumer Rejoin/New Ep
"Tim Tomaselli has rejoined the band and in fact, played the last 2 live shows with us."
http://www.placeofskulls.com/
"Place of Skulls EP to be released pronto! This is an emergency.. a doomergency, and this release will probably come together faster than anything ever has at Outlaw! An EP that's gotten shuffled around, and need to be out NOW, so we're stepping up to the plate to make it happen! Called "Love Through Blood", this CD-EP contains 4 unreleased tracks, you know what to expect! Should be out around new years if all goes well!"
www.outlawrecordings.net
http://www.placeofskulls.com/
"Place of Skulls EP to be released pronto! This is an emergency.. a doomergency, and this release will probably come together faster than anything ever has at Outlaw! An EP that's gotten shuffled around, and need to be out NOW, so we're stepping up to the plate to make it happen! Called "Love Through Blood", this CD-EP contains 4 unreleased tracks, you know what to expect! Should be out around new years if all goes well!"
www.outlawrecordings.net
| Band profile: | Place Of Skulls |
WatchTower - Working On New CD
"During the past several months, WatchTower has been tweaking the music and finishing up lyrics for the next CD. Last weekend, Rick went into Melody Ranch studios here in San Antonio, and recorded drums for the first half of the songs. The rest of us will record our tracks in our own home studios. The plan is to complete the first half of the songs, then begin shopping the CD while the rest of the material is being recorded. About a tentative release date..., don't even ask. I have a timetable in my head that I'm following, but I don't want to get into any of that for obvious reasons."
Ron
http://www.spasticink.com
Ron
http://www.spasticink.com
Ron Jarzombek - New Project With Extreme Musicians
Here are the news in the words of Ron:
"I also have started up a project with two killer musicians from the death/extreme metal genre. Over the past few months I have been writing tunes and putting a concept together with these guys. Looks like this is going to be all (or mostly) instrumental! I'll be sure to give out specific details as the project materializes..."
In other kind of news Ron shows his new guitar, you can see it at: http://www.spasticink.com/inkdoubleneck.html
http://www.spasticink.com
"I also have started up a project with two killer musicians from the death/extreme metal genre. Over the past few months I have been writing tunes and putting a concept together with these guys. Looks like this is going to be all (or mostly) instrumental! I'll be sure to give out specific details as the project materializes..."
In other kind of news Ron shows his new guitar, you can see it at: http://www.spasticink.com/inkdoubleneck.html
http://www.spasticink.com
SpeedHateKill - Signed On With Listenable
The Band formed by Overkill members, that had release their debut album by theirself initially, have now a deal with Listenable Records as they say on their official website:
"It's Official!!! We have signed on with Listenable Records in France. "Acts of Insanity" release date for all of Eastern and Western Europe, along with Asia and Australia is scheduled for Feb. 2 2005. The release will follow up with a european tour. The details are being worked out now, as soon as we recieve the info, we will pass it on to you."
http://www.speedkillhate.com
"It's Official!!! We have signed on with Listenable Records in France. "Acts of Insanity" release date for all of Eastern and Western Europe, along with Asia and Australia is scheduled for Feb. 2 2005. The release will follow up with a european tour. The details are being worked out now, as soon as we recieve the info, we will pass it on to you."
http://www.speedkillhate.com
| Band profile: | Overkill |