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Heaven Grey - New Demo Track Online

Heaven Grey have begun recording demo versions of a new material. Check one of tracks from this recording session, called "Zudusī Dzīvība" (Lost Life) at this location.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Heaven Grey
Posted: 23.07.2009 by Bad English | Comments (0)


The 69 Eyes - New Song, Trailer And Video Online

Original news, posted on 19.06.2009

The 69 Eyes have posted a new track, "Dead Girls Are Easy", on their MySpace page . The song comes off the band's new album, "Back In Blood", which is scheduled for release in Europe (excluding Finland) on August 28 via Nuclear Blast Records (September 15 in the U.S. through The End Records). The CD, which was tracked with the Grammy-winning producer Matt Hyde, features a guest appearance by Monster Magnet's Ed Mundell. The recording process took place both in Helsinki and Los Angeles.

"Dead Girls Are Easy" is described in a press release as "a nasty power anthem for sleazy pin-ups complete with a sing-a-long chorus aimed at those online chicks with the looks that kill!"

Here's the "Back In Blood" tracklisting again:

01. Back In Blood
02. We Own The Night
03. Dead N' Gone
04. The Good, The Bad & The Undead
05. Kiss Me Undead
06. Lips Of Blood
07. Dead Girls Are Easy
08. Night Watch
09. Some Kind Of Magick
10. Hunger
11. Suspiria Snow White
12. Eternal

UPDATED, on 09.07.2009 (thanks to 1304)

A promotional video for The 69 Eyes' new album, "Back In Blood" can be viewed here.

UPDATE

"Dead Girls Are Easy", the new video from Finnish metallers The 69 Eyes, has been made available online.

"Dead Girls Are Easy" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "Back In Blood", which will be released on August 28 in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records.


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Source: metalfromfinland.com
Band profile: The 69 Eyes
Posted: 21.07.2009 by Bad English | Comments (0)


Onslaught - Live Album Details

The new live album by UK thrash band Onslaught entitled "Live Damnation" will be released worldwide through Candlelight Records on Monday 20 July.

The album was recorded at last years "Damnation Festival" in Leeds, England by Ed Shackleton for Noise Recordings and mixed by Andy Sneap at Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, England and contains 8 blistering tracks of 666% pure thrash metal. The sleeve artwork was designed and undertaken by the bands very own Jeff Williams.

Tracklisting as follows:

01. Killing Peace
02. Let There Be Death
03. Destroyer Of Worlds
04. Metal Forces
05. Planting Seeds Of Hate
06. Demoniac
07. Burn
08. Power From Hell

There is a live version of "Metal Forces" taken from the album, currently streaming on the Onslaught MySpace page.

"Live Damnation" will be released in a double sided CD/DVD format and contain various film footage from Damnation Festival inc Live tracks/fan cams/interviews.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Onslaught
Posted: 13.07.2009 by Bad English | Comments (8)


Celtic Legacy - Have Split Up

Celtic Legacy is sorry to announce that the band is to be put on hold indefinitely with immediate effect.

A statement from the band reads as follows: "We had already begun the process of following up "Guardian Of Eternity", but financial woes have put paid to the prospect of a new album. The band is in heavy debt following the recording of the previous CD. It was hoped that sales of the last release would finance new recordings but subsequent heavy downloading massively outstripped actual album sales, effectively putting paid to any chance we had of financing new projects.

Putting it simply - we're broke. We put everything we had into the last album, but the music scene has changed to the point where we simply can't afford any further band activity, especially with the recession adding to the money squeeze. We've made back only a fraction of the money it cost us to record the last album and we can't afford to do another one. It's as simple as that.

We would like to thank everyone who supported the band since it started way back in 1997. We've had our share of ups and downs since we began, but leaving 3 albums behind - all recorded and released using our own resources is an achievement we're all very proud of.

The band's websites will remain live and the albums will still be available to buy from those locations.

All members of the band go their separate ways on excellent terms and we would not rule out a return somewhere down the line. But for the present, we need to take a long time away until things drastically improve."

Source: celtic-legacy.com
Band profile: Celtic Legacy
Posted: 12.07.2009 by Bad English | Comments (6)


Crystal Viper - Update From The Band

Polish female fronted True Heavy Metal act Crystal Viper have recorded a full-length track for the forthcoming "ReUnation - A Tribute To Running Wild" compilation (coming soon on Remedy Records). The song titled "Libertalia" was produced by Bart Gabriel (who also appeared with some backing vocals in the song). For more information, visit http://www.myspace.com/reunation and http://www.running-wild.net.

Crystal Viper has lately also recorded another cover song: "Obsession (It Burns For You)" for the forthcoming "A Tribute To Virgin Steele" compilation. German fans will have occasion too see Crystal Viper live on stage at this year's edition of the mighty Magic Circle Festival, headliner by the legendary Kings Of Metal, Manowar (18.07.2009, Loreley).

The last Crystal Viper studio album titled "Metal Nation", was released earlier this year in Europe through Karthago Records, and in Japan by Spiritual Beast Records (limited vinyl version was published by the German High Roller Records). Special guest that took part in the recording were: Manni Schmidt of Grave Digger, Frank Knight of X-Wild/Wild Knight, and Lars Ramcke of Stormwarrior. The album was produced by Bart Gabriel, and mixed & mastered by the Grammy nominated Andy La Rocque (King Diamond, Hammerfall).

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Crystal Viper
Posted: 02.07.2009 by Bad English | Comments (1)


Atargatis - New Guitarist Found

Atargaris have completed the search for a suitable guitar player.

A message from the band reads as follows: "We're glad to tell you that we have the job on the guitar staffed again. Our new man on board of the Atargaris crew is Artur Vladinovskij and comes from Latvia.

Artur is going to perform at the upcoming shows with us already. The Nocturnal Culture Festival (Deutzen /D) on the 5th of September will be his live-baptism of fire with us.

We are pleased that in Artur we have found a professional, committed and highly amiable musician who is surely a great enrichment for the band. Welcome aboard, Artur!

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all applicants who came from all regions and countries around the world! We are sure that each of you will continue to follow a successful path. Also, we want to again thank our former guitarist AZMO to have helped us out at the Wave Gotik Treffen (Leipzig / D), without whom we would have had to cancel the gig."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Atargatis
Posted: 22.06.2009 by Bad English | Comments (1)


Charon - Will Resume Writing New Material In August

Charon have issued the following update:

"We have together decided to take some time out from song writing and album production. As from today we are taking a two-month break from Charon to keep things meaningful and to search for relaxation and less stressed creative inspiration. We will continue writing songs in August when we will think through our working methods and scan for potential partners. A small break after 15 years of hard work gives all of us a great possibility to do other things and look at things from a distance.

After the release of "Songs for the Sinners", the last album for Spinefarm, we played intensively around Finland and Europe for two years. After extensive touring we have worked countless hours to make the next and the best Charon album ever. The last two years have gone by really fast and at the same time emerging writer's block has not made it easy for us. Lately we have felt that we have lost the ability to write great songs and playing has become forced. We want to be honest in all our work to ourselves and to our fans - and to make an album that we can stand behind. We will not settle for anything less. In addition, personal reasons and other music projects have had their influence on the pace of working.

During the break Charon will not play any shows in Finland or elsewhere. Playing the same setlist all over again has been a burden to us since we want to offer our fans the best experience on shows as well. We will return to the stage 8 August in Raahe, Finland and 4 September at the AngraRock festival in the Azores, Portugal."

Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Charon
Posted: 19.06.2009 by Bad English | Comments (6)


Aisling - New Video Online

Aisling's new video "Bora" has been made available online. The song is taken from the band's latest album "Stone Of Light", released at the end of last year through Rising Records.


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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Aisling
Posted: 17.06.2009 by Bad English | Comments (0)


Europe - To Release New Single, Video And Samples Online

Original news, posted on 31.05.2009

Europe have announced the following:

"Today (Friday 29th May) we're are proud to announce the imminent launch of the brand new single "Last Took At Eden" - the title track from the forthcoming album.

Released as a 3-track single and limited edition 5-track digipack, you will be able to order online via the band's official website. Nordic fans will also have the opportunity to pre-order the official "Almost Unplugged" DVD, recorded and re-edited live at Nalen in Stockholm.

Stay tuned for more news and updates on forthcoming releases."

UPDATE (thanks to 5933)

Europe have posted 30 second samples of two new songs coming from the band's latest single "Last Took At Eden". The songs are called "Last Took At Eden" and "U Devil U" and can be found here. Also, Europe's new video for the song "Last Took At Eden" can be watched below.


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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Europe
Posted: 06.06.2009 by Bad English | Comments (1)


Sonata Arctica - Guitarist To Release New Solo Album

Original news, posted on 30.04.2009

Sonata Arctica guitarist Elias Viljanen will release his third solo album via Spinefarm Records in mid-June. According to the label "the music of Elias Viljanen is much influenced by Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. There will be 12 tracks on the album and 10 of the tracks will be instrumental. Marco Hietala and Tony Kakko will be the two singers performing on the album."

Apocalyptica drummer Mikko Sirén, Evergrey/ex-Stratovarius bassist Jari Kainulainen and Sonata Arctica keyboardist Henrik Klingenberg are also featured on the album. Audio samples will be added to Viljanen's MySpace page soon.

UPDATE (thanks to 5933)

Spinefarm Records has set a June 24 Finnish release date for the third solo album from Sonata Arctica guitarist Elias Viljanen, entitled "Fire-Hearted". According to the label "there will be 12 tracks on the album and 10 of the tracks will be instrumental." Guest musicians on the CD include vocalists Marco Hietala and Tony Kakko keyboardist Henrik Klingenberg (Sonata Arctica), bassist Jari Kainulainen and drummer Mikko Sirén.

"Fire-Hearted" tracklisting:

01. Fire-Hearted
02. Last Breath of Love (feat. Marco Hietala)
03. Cruel Groove
04. Kiss of Rain (feat. Tony Kakko)
05. Head up High
06. Up to Speed
07. Supernatural
08. One Tonight
09. The Triumph
10. My Guiding Light
11. Showstopper
12. Beautiful Piece

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Source: eliasviljanen.com
Band profile: Sonata Arctica
Posted: 04.06.2009 by Bad English | Comments (21)


Suidakra - New Guitarist Announced

Suidakra have issued the following update on their MySpace:

"Suidara is going to China! It will be a mini tour in June with three shows in Shenyang, Beijing and Shanghai, which will no doubt prove quite an experience for Chinese fans and the band alike! The trip will hopefully be filmed and documented in a tour diary like that of the US tour.

Suidakra are also pleased to welcome new guitar player Sebastian Hintz as a full band member. He's a hell of a nice guy and knows to rip his guitar and vocal cords on stage, plus he's already contributed some backing vocals on the latest record "Crógacht". Click here to find more info about the band members.

Suidakra will be featured on the forthcoming Running Wild sampler "ReUnation - A Tribute To Running Wild" (more info here and here). The track "Marooned" will be put through the Suidakra meat grinder and it will rip your wooden legs off, aye!"

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Suidakra
Posted: 31.05.2009 by Bad English | Comments (3)


Apocalyptica - Official Statement About Illegal Use Of Their Song 'Path'

"This is on an official statement by the band about the illegal use of our song 'Path' in a tv and internet commercial in the Czech Republic.

Apocalyptica always supports minorities, stands up for human rights, respects every human being, no matter their colour, ethnic background or religion, worldwide.

Apocalyptica also supports the idea of a united Europe and the European Union.

We hope it is a clear statement that we would never allow the Czech Republican party 'Národní Strana' to use any of our music. The fact is, we were never asked if they could use our material.

Beside the fact that we are mortified by the illegal use, 'Národní Strana' has contravened the law with the owners of the rights for the song 'Path' in Czech Republic, who are Universal Music Publishing and Universal Music.

Both companies will start legal proceedings against the party now.

APOCALYPTICA
Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, Perttu Kivilaakso and Mikko Siren"

Source: metalfromfinland.com
Band profile: Apocalyptica
Posted: 27.05.2009 by Bad English | Comments (18)


Stratovarius - Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers Stratovarius, is available for streaming in its entirety on http://ilike.com/artist/Stratovarius. The CD will be released in the U.S. on May 26 via Armoury Records.

Here are the "Polaris" cover artwork and tracklisting again:

01. Deep Unknown
02. Falling Star
03. King Of Nothing
04. Blind
05. Winter Skies
06. Forever Is Today
07. Higher We Go
08. Somehow Precious
09. Emancipation Suite: I Dusk
10. Emancipation Suite: II Dawn
11. When Mountains Fall

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Source: ilike.com
Band profile: Stratovarius
Posted: 23.05.2009 by Bad English | Comments (34)


Kimaera - First Album Details Revealed

Cover art and tracklist of the upcoming Kimaera album, entitled "Solitary Impact", have been revealed. "Solitary Impact" will be also released under the Russian label StygianCrypt productions, but no date is set yet.

Check out the new and updated website for all the info you need about Kimaera and the new album (including cover art), and to stay updated with the Kimaera news.

"Solitary Impact" tracklist:

01. Bloody Tourniquet
02. A Breath Of Despair
03. A Silent Surrender
04. Solitary Impact
05. Holy Grief
06. In The Shade Of Nephilim
07. All The I Am
08. The Taste Of Treason
09. Of Wine And Woe
10. The Garden Tomb

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Source: kimaera.info
Band profile: Kimaera
Posted: 22.05.2009 by Bad English | Comments (3)


X Wild - Ex-Vocalist Forms New Band

Legendary vocalist Frank Knight (X-Wild, also known for his work with such bands as U.D.O., Accept, Majesty and Crystal Viper), and guitarist Majk Moti (Running Wild) have formed a brand new heavy metal band called Wild Knight.

The group's lineup is as follows:

Frank Knight - Vocals
Majk Moti - Guitar
Rob Ronson - Guitar
Simon Strangeway - Bass
Robin Hazelhurst - Drums

Wild Knight will make its live debut at the Hard Rocker Festival II in Katowice, Poland, on September 26. Their live show will include classic X-Wild and Running Wild songs. Also scheduled to appear are Mekong Delta, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Wizard, Lonewold and many others.

Wild Knight is working on material for its debut studio album, scheduled for 2010. The band will also record a cover of the Running Wild song "Tsar" for the forthcoming official Running Wild tribute album titled "ReUnaton" (Remedy Records).

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: X Wild
Posted: 22.05.2009 by Bad English | Comments (1)