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Cancer - Found new guitarrist
Cancer has recruited a new lead guitarist, Dave leitch, a local chap from Telford speed freeks Pulverised. we look forward to recording te new album with him and touring in 2005 our first show being at Camden Underworld at easter,so c u there.
www.tothegoryend.co.uk
www.tothegoryend.co.uk
Antestor - They will release a new album
"ENDTIME PRODUCTIONS SWEDEN are very proud to announce
the Title, Cover Art and Track Listing to one of the most
anticipated releases EVER on Endtime:
ANTESTOR: THE FORSAKEN (ENDCD12).
The boardmembers who took part in the Pre-Listening Party
knows what to expect - the hype is true.
We are very pleased to present the final cover art, and in
our labels tradition we tries to bring our faithful friends
something extra.
Necrolord did a truly stunning, special sized 2 panel painting for this
very special release. The Digipak will feature the full image
on front and back, and the Jewelcase 2nd Editions of "The Forsaken"
and "Det Tapte Liv" will feature the individual covers.
The releasedate will be set to JANUARY 2005 for Scandinavia.
We will SOON offer pre-orders for the Digipak ensuring the possibility
to get the Lmt 1000x Digipak Edition also overseas. These will be
shipped already middle November. A very big portion of the 1000x
Digipak Edition is already spoken for, so to be sure - get it soon.
The 1000x Box Edition of "Det Tapte Liv", designed to also house
the Digipak Edition, is now very close to being sold out,
so please get it NOW if you ever planned to.
Thank you for your support - stay true to the end!
Endtime Productions Sweden"
http://www.durling.com/endtime/
the Title, Cover Art and Track Listing to one of the most
anticipated releases EVER on Endtime:
ANTESTOR: THE FORSAKEN (ENDCD12).
The boardmembers who took part in the Pre-Listening Party
knows what to expect - the hype is true.
We are very pleased to present the final cover art, and in
our labels tradition we tries to bring our faithful friends
something extra.
Necrolord did a truly stunning, special sized 2 panel painting for this
very special release. The Digipak will feature the full image
on front and back, and the Jewelcase 2nd Editions of "The Forsaken"
and "Det Tapte Liv" will feature the individual covers.
The releasedate will be set to JANUARY 2005 for Scandinavia.
We will SOON offer pre-orders for the Digipak ensuring the possibility
to get the Lmt 1000x Digipak Edition also overseas. These will be
shipped already middle November. A very big portion of the 1000x
Digipak Edition is already spoken for, so to be sure - get it soon.
The 1000x Box Edition of "Det Tapte Liv", designed to also house
the Digipak Edition, is now very close to being sold out,
so please get it NOW if you ever planned to.
Thank you for your support - stay true to the end!
Endtime Productions Sweden"
http://www.durling.com/endtime/
Ordo Draconis new album by the end of the year
"Last weekend, finally the choir parts for our upcoming album Camera Obscura were recorded in the Plug Unit studio in Gouda; and what an amazing job the choir has done! Never before have metal and choir music been blended together so splendidly nor so divers - it has to be heard to be believed!
We'd like to thank all the guys and girls from the choir as well as our mobile magician of the mixing desk Patrick for their amazing job - it was a pleasure working together!
The last remaining hurdles to be taken before Camera Obscura will see the light are the recording of the vocals and the mixing of the album. Hopefully by the end of the year we will be able to share our newborn with you all."
http://www.ordodraconis.com/
We'd like to thank all the guys and girls from the choir as well as our mobile magician of the mixing desk Patrick for their amazing job - it was a pleasure working together!
The last remaining hurdles to be taken before Camera Obscura will see the light are the recording of the vocals and the mixing of the album. Hopefully by the end of the year we will be able to share our newborn with you all."
http://www.ordodraconis.com/
Diamond Head parts ways with Sean Harris
"Since the success of the acoustic dates in 2000, events have moved on rapidly-for Diamond Head at least! With the recording of a new album during 2002 things would have appeared on the surface going well. Its therefore somewhat ironic that the band has had to confront arguably the most fundamental upheaval since its very formation - A Diamond Head without Sean Harris.
Times and people move on, personal and professional objectives change and as we have got older (and hopefully wiser!) we all invariably move towards differing agendas.
As musicians we recently reached that regrettable but sometimes inevitable point where our respective business and creative visions for the band were rapidly and irreconcilably diverging. To compromise in such a situation would have meant all parties concerned feeling dissatisfied with the end result.The band would have surely stagnated and imploded.
Therefore after a great deal of soul searching we have decided to carry on without Sean as singer.We wish him all the luck in the world with his future ventures and projects.
Over the last few years it has been gratifying, humbling and downright flattering to see the huge ongoing interest, constant support and open affection people have for the band and our music. So much so that if only for those people we are fully determined to forge ahead with Diamond Head.
We have found a brilliant new singer in Nick Tart and the songs we have written thus far have been created with a natural ease and enthusiasm; what could be termed classic Diamond Head tempered with a very contemporary sound.
We are sure that once the fans have heard the fruits of our labours they will continue to support us as they have in the past.
The album-as yet untitled is due out Spring 05."
www.diamond-head.net
Times and people move on, personal and professional objectives change and as we have got older (and hopefully wiser!) we all invariably move towards differing agendas.
As musicians we recently reached that regrettable but sometimes inevitable point where our respective business and creative visions for the band were rapidly and irreconcilably diverging. To compromise in such a situation would have meant all parties concerned feeling dissatisfied with the end result.The band would have surely stagnated and imploded.
Therefore after a great deal of soul searching we have decided to carry on without Sean as singer.We wish him all the luck in the world with his future ventures and projects.
Over the last few years it has been gratifying, humbling and downright flattering to see the huge ongoing interest, constant support and open affection people have for the band and our music. So much so that if only for those people we are fully determined to forge ahead with Diamond Head.
We have found a brilliant new singer in Nick Tart and the songs we have written thus far have been created with a natural ease and enthusiasm; what could be termed classic Diamond Head tempered with a very contemporary sound.
We are sure that once the fans have heard the fruits of our labours they will continue to support us as they have in the past.
The album-as yet untitled is due out Spring 05."
www.diamond-head.net
Russel Allen and Jorn Lande working together
Italy's Frontiers Records report that vocalists Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN) and Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X) have teamed up for an album together that will go under the name LANDE/ALLEN.
The album is still in the recording stages, but is backed up by a stunning set of songs provided by Swedish guitar hero Magnus Karlsson (LAST TRIBE).
More information on this project will be revealed as it becomes available.
www.bravewords.com
The album is still in the recording stages, but is backed up by a stunning set of songs provided by Swedish guitar hero Magnus Karlsson (LAST TRIBE).
More information on this project will be revealed as it becomes available.
www.bravewords.com
| Band profile: | Symphony X |
Jon Schaffer talks about tours, departures and D&W
"Hello All!
It's time for an update once again. Things have been pretty crazy between the awesome news of being a future father for the first time, the back problems and the numerous doctor visits; MRI's, EMG's and a load of other tests, a new business that has taken off and grown much quicker than expected (Spirit of 76 Collectibles), the Gettysburg DVD, Iced Earth's day to day, Demons & Wizards, a 4 figure miniature series called "The Great Americans" and another line-up change.
Unfortunately for me, the guys in the band, the crew, the label, and more importantly the fans, we will not be touring Europe or anywhere else until summer 2005 due to my serious lower back problems and the fact that I'll be a father in early March. We plan on playing many of the big European festivals next summer and they are being booked at present.
This is the main reason that Jimmy is no longer with Iced Earth. He called me after it was obvious that I.E. would not be touring for a while and asked if I would mind if he auditioned for Megadeth. I wished him luck and told him that if he can go out and earn money by playing bass he should do it. This is a tough business and it's not easy for musicians to make a living when they're in an underground band that is not touring. That's why so many musicians that are in bands and have records out also have day jobs. Tim, Bobby and I wish Jimbo all the best!
As for the Gettysburg DVD, Mark Briody was just here a few days ago and it's looking very cool. We had a brainstorming session for some of the final touches and we are both very excited about the project. We are shooting for a January release date at this point. Mark and I both feel that this will be one of the most, if not the most unique releases a metal band has ever done. It'll be a double disc packed with all kinds of cool stuff. It will have the Gettysburg video in 5.1 Surround (both the metal and theatrical mixes) and in stereo. There will also be a battlefield tour where I interview and discuss the battle with a licensed battlefield guide as we walk through the events of the three days. There will also be a very in depth and entertaining interview between Mark and myself. Also, it will have the "When the Eagle Cries," "The Reckoning (Don't Tread On Me)" and if we get it finished in time, a video that is going into production very soon for "Declaration Day."
I think in all it will be over 3 hours of material to check out. It's going to be killer.......
Read more ››
It's time for an update once again. Things have been pretty crazy between the awesome news of being a future father for the first time, the back problems and the numerous doctor visits; MRI's, EMG's and a load of other tests, a new business that has taken off and grown much quicker than expected (Spirit of 76 Collectibles), the Gettysburg DVD, Iced Earth's day to day, Demons & Wizards, a 4 figure miniature series called "The Great Americans" and another line-up change.
Unfortunately for me, the guys in the band, the crew, the label, and more importantly the fans, we will not be touring Europe or anywhere else until summer 2005 due to my serious lower back problems and the fact that I'll be a father in early March. We plan on playing many of the big European festivals next summer and they are being booked at present.
This is the main reason that Jimmy is no longer with Iced Earth. He called me after it was obvious that I.E. would not be touring for a while and asked if I would mind if he auditioned for Megadeth. I wished him luck and told him that if he can go out and earn money by playing bass he should do it. This is a tough business and it's not easy for musicians to make a living when they're in an underground band that is not touring. That's why so many musicians that are in bands and have records out also have day jobs. Tim, Bobby and I wish Jimbo all the best!
As for the Gettysburg DVD, Mark Briody was just here a few days ago and it's looking very cool. We had a brainstorming session for some of the final touches and we are both very excited about the project. We are shooting for a January release date at this point. Mark and I both feel that this will be one of the most, if not the most unique releases a metal band has ever done. It'll be a double disc packed with all kinds of cool stuff. It will have the Gettysburg video in 5.1 Surround (both the metal and theatrical mixes) and in stereo. There will also be a battlefield tour where I interview and discuss the battle with a licensed battlefield guide as we walk through the events of the three days. There will also be a very in depth and entertaining interview between Mark and myself. Also, it will have the "When the Eagle Cries," "The Reckoning (Don't Tread On Me)" and if we get it finished in time, a video that is going into production very soon for "Declaration Day."
I think in all it will be over 3 hours of material to check out. It's going to be killer.......
Read more ››
| Band profile: | Iced Earth |
Fallen Angels: 3 full songs to download
The Swedish band has put up 3 full songs of their new demo "Extinction" on their official website: www.fallofangels.com
Also the band has a couple of new gigs coming, that are as Richard (band's singer) describes:
11/11 Fallen Angels Will invade the "Nordiska Gårdsfestivalen" over in Västerås and the month after that we will journey to Växjö to cross blades together will Elohim at "Uffes Källare" this event will take place 4/12.
Also the band has a couple of new gigs coming, that are as Richard (band's singer) describes:
11/11 Fallen Angels Will invade the "Nordiska Gårdsfestivalen" over in Västerås and the month after that we will journey to Växjö to cross blades together will Elohim at "Uffes Källare" this event will take place 4/12.
Gaia Epicus recording new album
GAIA EPICUS (Speed Power Metal from Norway) are currently with the producer Børge Finstad at famous Top Room Studios (used by Tristania, Vintersog, Borknagar) recording their 2nd album, they will take 5 weeks at studio. The album title will be "Symphony of Glory" and some song names are: Wings of Freedom, Time & Space, and Be Thy Cross My Victory. Wait for a bombastic material with a top sound quality!!! Michael A. Mueller (www.weltmarktfuehrer.de) will do the cover artwork; Michael has also done some works for Megadeth.
http://planeta.terra.com.br/arte/soundriot/main.htm
http://planeta.terra.com.br/arte/soundriot/main.htm
| Band profile: | Gaia Epicus |
Pain of Salvation to release DVD
As an addition to their new album "Be", PAIN OF SALVATION will release a DVD with the same title at the end of the year. It's featuring a stage version of this thematic work which the Swedish have brought to the stage with the support of a orchestra in their home town Eskilstuna in summer 2004. There will also be a few more PoS gigs this year.
www.insideout.de
www.insideout.de
| Band profile: | Pain Of Salvation |
Tierra Santa - To Release New Album
The spanish heavy band have set the 27 of sepetember 2004 as the release date of their new album "Apocalipsis".
The album will include 11 tracks and also a DVD with 6 live songs and an interview. Immediately after the release of the album the band will start a tour through Latin America, and after they will be performing in Spain during January 2005.
www.tierra-santa.net
The album will include 11 tracks and also a DVD with 6 live songs and an interview. Immediately after the release of the album the band will start a tour through Latin America, and after they will be performing in Spain during January 2005.
www.tierra-santa.net
| Band profile: | Tierra Santa |
Iommi with Hughes to release 1996 DEP Sessions
A 8 tracks album of previously unreleased Iommi material with singer Glen Hughes will be release through Sanctuary Records at 28 of september the title will be: "The 1996 DEP Sessions".
The track list is a follow:
Gone
From Another World
Don't You Tell Me
Don't Drag The River
Fine
Time Is The Healer
I'm Not The Same Man
It Falls Through Me
You can see the covert art at:
http://www.iommi.com/images/The%201996%20DEP%20Sessions%20Final%20Cover%20web.jpg
For more info go to:
www.iommi.com
The track list is a follow:
Gone
From Another World
Don't You Tell Me
Don't Drag The River
Fine
Time Is The Healer
I'm Not The Same Man
It Falls Through Me
You can see the covert art at:
http://www.iommi.com/images/The%201996%20DEP%20Sessions%20Final%20Cover%20web.jpg
For more info go to:
www.iommi.com
| Band profile: | Black Sabbath |
Quo Vadis Details on new album
"Hi everyone,
We are happy to announce further details of the next Quo Vadis record. First of all the title of the album is "Defiant Imagination". You may have heard rumors of the title being "To The Bitter End", however, we felt that the artwork that was chosen for this album, featured on top of the page, embodied the sound and feel of the record perfectly. It also fit with our secondary choice of title "Defiant Imagination". Great thanks to the artist (Skydancer) who has granted us the rights to use this amazing image. The album should be available in stores in Canada by early November via Fusion3/Skyscraper. Below is the track listing:
1. Silence Calls The Storm
2. In Contempt
3. Break The Cycle
4. Tunnel Effect
5. To The Bitter End
6. In Articulo Mortis
7. Fate's Descent
8. Dead Man's Diary
9. Ego Intuo et Servo Te
Finally we will be shooting a video for "In Contempt" starting the morning of Saturday September 18 before our show in Greenfield Park at another location. We will then rush to the show, and continue shooting on Sunday morning! The video should be available in conjunction with the album release. Hopefully we'll be able to post some screen shots for you soon.
Stay tuned for more details."
The Quo Vadis crew.
www.quovadis.qc.ca
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We are happy to announce further details of the next Quo Vadis record. First of all the title of the album is "Defiant Imagination". You may have heard rumors of the title being "To The Bitter End", however, we felt that the artwork that was chosen for this album, featured on top of the page, embodied the sound and feel of the record perfectly. It also fit with our secondary choice of title "Defiant Imagination". Great thanks to the artist (Skydancer) who has granted us the rights to use this amazing image. The album should be available in stores in Canada by early November via Fusion3/Skyscraper. Below is the track listing:
1. Silence Calls The Storm
2. In Contempt
3. Break The Cycle
4. Tunnel Effect
5. To The Bitter End
6. In Articulo Mortis
7. Fate's Descent
8. Dead Man's Diary
9. Ego Intuo et Servo Te
Finally we will be shooting a video for "In Contempt" starting the morning of Saturday September 18 before our show in Greenfield Park at another location. We will then rush to the show, and continue shooting on Sunday morning! The video should be available in conjunction with the album release. Hopefully we'll be able to post some screen shots for you soon.
Stay tuned for more details."
The Quo Vadis crew.
www.quovadis.qc.ca
Read more ››
Elvenking Singer Damnagoras Rejoin the band
Italian "pagan metal" band ELVENKING have been rejoined by singer Damnagoras.
Damnagoras left the band in August 2002 due to "health reasons" and was replaced by Kleid.
More information on Damnagoras' return to the band will be made available in the next few days.
http://www.blabbermouth.net
Damnagoras left the band in August 2002 due to "health reasons" and was replaced by Kleid.
More information on Damnagoras' return to the band will be made available in the next few days.
http://www.blabbermouth.net
| Band profile: | Elvenking |
Exodus: Skinlab singer to replace Souza on Tour
Acording to a Statement post on the official exodus forum Steve Squievel, and clered that the tour is postponed(and not cancelled) here is the post:
"As recently released EXODUS have had quite a major
line-up change with the firing of lead singer, Steve
"Zetro" Souza and due to complications with
replacement singers EXODUS have had no choice but to
postpone the current dates for South America until the
band can return in late October with touring singer,
Steve Esquivel, of Skinlab.
Top Link Productions did a phenomenal job creating a
successful tour for EXODUS fulfilling all of their
obligations and providing the band with a great run of
dates. Therefore EXODUS would like to extend their
deepest apologies to Top Link Productions, local
promoters, booking agents and all EXODUS fans planning
to attend.
Please keep checking EXODUS' website
www.ExodusAttack.com for the rescheduled dates. Below
are the dates that are currently postponed."
http://www.exodusattack.com/phpBB/
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"As recently released EXODUS have had quite a major
line-up change with the firing of lead singer, Steve
"Zetro" Souza and due to complications with
replacement singers EXODUS have had no choice but to
postpone the current dates for South America until the
band can return in late October with touring singer,
Steve Esquivel, of Skinlab.
Top Link Productions did a phenomenal job creating a
successful tour for EXODUS fulfilling all of their
obligations and providing the band with a great run of
dates. Therefore EXODUS would like to extend their
deepest apologies to Top Link Productions, local
promoters, booking agents and all EXODUS fans planning
to attend.
Please keep checking EXODUS' website
www.ExodusAttack.com for the rescheduled dates. Below
are the dates that are currently postponed."
http://www.exodusattack.com/phpBB/
Read more ››
| Band profile: | Exodus |
Golem working on new album and more news
There is a statement posted it on their official website:
"We have now finished 11 new songs which will compose our first full-lenght album that the band will record in October/November 2004 in his personal studio.
We'll also play in Bari, at Stop Over Pub, 24th September at Total Metal Festival with Eldritch, Marshall, Panic Cell, The Scavenger and more?
After this gig the band will rehearse the new songs and will play only mini festivals: probably the first one in October in Slovenia.
More details will be available as soon as we have them!
Last but not least we ask you to vote your favourite "Death Never Dies" song with an e-mail to info@golemneverdies.it, containing the title of the song and (if you want) a short comment. If you are lucky you can win an exclusive GoleM t-shirt and a copy of our new promo "Death in Progress..."
See ya Metalheads!"
Domenico and GoleM
www.golemneverdies.it
"We have now finished 11 new songs which will compose our first full-lenght album that the band will record in October/November 2004 in his personal studio.
We'll also play in Bari, at Stop Over Pub, 24th September at Total Metal Festival with Eldritch, Marshall, Panic Cell, The Scavenger and more?
After this gig the band will rehearse the new songs and will play only mini festivals: probably the first one in October in Slovenia.
More details will be available as soon as we have them!
Last but not least we ask you to vote your favourite "Death Never Dies" song with an e-mail to info@golemneverdies.it, containing the title of the song and (if you want) a short comment. If you are lucky you can win an exclusive GoleM t-shirt and a copy of our new promo "Death in Progress..."
See ya Metalheads!"
Domenico and GoleM
www.golemneverdies.it
| Band profile: | Golem (ITA) |