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Apeiron - Debut Album Details, Album Teaser Online
Official press release
Among The Lost, Apeiron's new full length album, will be officially released on Friday, November 6th by Last Scream Records.
The CD includes 10 tracks of technical Death metal with progressive flavor, crafted with Fear Studios and Alessandro Vanara's precious help; moreover, it features a very special guest, Gianluca Melino, singer from the Italian thrash legend Alligator, and also the appearance of Diego Cavallotti, label-mates Within Your Pain's guitarist.
The album will be distributed in Italy by Andromeda Distribuzioni, and worldwide through www.lastscream.com, www.apeironet.it and also for download on the net's major music stores.
Among The Lost tracklist:
01. Into The Deep
02. Voids Of Breath
03. Hendra
04. Clutches Of Despair
05. The Last Page
06. Scavenging Thoughts (Of Mortality Lost)
07. Red Waters Of Acheron
08. The Crossing
09. Through Me You Enter...
10. Among The Lost
In the meantime we uploaded on our MySpace page an audio teaser of the album! Enjoy the listening!
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Among The Lost, Apeiron's new full length album, will be officially released on Friday, November 6th by Last Scream Records.
The CD includes 10 tracks of technical Death metal with progressive flavor, crafted with Fear Studios and Alessandro Vanara's precious help; moreover, it features a very special guest, Gianluca Melino, singer from the Italian thrash legend Alligator, and also the appearance of Diego Cavallotti, label-mates Within Your Pain's guitarist.
The album will be distributed in Italy by Andromeda Distribuzioni, and worldwide through www.lastscream.com, www.apeironet.it and also for download on the net's major music stores.
Among The Lost tracklist:
01. Into The Deep
02. Voids Of Breath
03. Hendra
04. Clutches Of Despair
05. The Last Page
06. Scavenging Thoughts (Of Mortality Lost)
07. Red Waters Of Acheron
08. The Crossing
09. Through Me You Enter...
10. Among The Lost
In the meantime we uploaded on our MySpace page an audio teaser of the album! Enjoy the listening!
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
Milking The Goatmachine - New Video Online
"Sour Milk Boogie", the new video from German metallers Milking The Goatmachine, has been made available online.
"Sour Milk Boogie" comes off the band's latest album, Back From The Goats, which was released on October 30, 2009 via Ansalt Records.
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"Sour Milk Boogie" comes off the band's latest album, Back From The Goats, which was released on October 30, 2009 via Ansalt Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
Mob Rules - New Video And New Song Online
Original news, posted on 19.10.2009
"Astral Hand", the new video from German metallers Mob Rules, has been made available online.
"Astral Hand" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Radical Peace, which will be released on November 13 via AFM Records.
Radical Peace cover art] tracklist:
01. Children Of The Flames
02. Trial By Fire
03. Warchild
04. Astral Hand
05. The Oswald File (Ethnolution II - A Matter Of Unnecessary Doubt)
1 - Chapter I: Prologue
2 - Chapter II: Desperate Son
3 - Chapter III: 11.30 a.m.
4 - Chapter IV: Unnecessary Doubt?
5 - Chapter V: A Dead Man´s Face
6 - Chapter VI: Did You Reach The Sun?
06. Waiting For The Sun
07. The Glance Of Fame
UPDATE
A brand new Mob Rules song entitled "Trial By Fire" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. "Trial By Fire" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Radical Peace, which is scheduled for release on November 13 via AFM Records.
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"Astral Hand", the new video from German metallers Mob Rules, has been made available online.
"Astral Hand" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Radical Peace, which will be released on November 13 via AFM Records.
Radical Peace cover art] tracklist:
01. Children Of The Flames
02. Trial By Fire
03. Warchild
04. Astral Hand
05. The Oswald File (Ethnolution II - A Matter Of Unnecessary Doubt)
1 - Chapter I: Prologue
2 - Chapter II: Desperate Son
3 - Chapter III: 11.30 a.m.
4 - Chapter IV: Unnecessary Doubt?
5 - Chapter V: A Dead Man´s Face
6 - Chapter VI: Did You Reach The Sun?
06. Waiting For The Sun
07. The Glance Of Fame
UPDATE
A brand new Mob Rules song entitled "Trial By Fire" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. "Trial By Fire" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Radical Peace, which is scheduled for release on November 13 via AFM Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Mob Rules |
Ihsahn - New Album Tracklist And Release Date Revealed, Song Online
Original news, posted on 31.10.2009
Official press release
Candlelight Records/Mnemosyne Productions today confirmed 25th of January as the European release date for After, and the 26th of January in America the new album from former Emperor vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn. Recorded during the first half of 2009, After completes the musician's planned trilogy of initial recordings. The album showcases the Norwegian icon with drummer Asgeir Mickelson (Spiral Architect), bassist Lars K. Norberg (Spiral Architect), & saxophonist Jorgen Munkeby (Shining).
"This is my first album written with 8-string guitars as basis which has been both challenging and inspiring," he comments when discussing the creative process. "I also decided early on that I wanted to mix this album with Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia) and recorded the album with that in mind. Asgeir and Lars have again delivered superb performances. I've always wanted to implement the saxophone in my music; Jorgen's contributions truly added a silver lining to the album."
Again working at his own Symphonique Studio, with additional work at Toproom Studio (co-engineered by Borge Finstad), After was meticulously laid out over an eight month period. The intensity of the project has more than paid off with early listenings already proclaiming it to be the most poignant creations of his solo efforts. "I have felt more confident and more at ease with the material," relays Ihsahn. "In letting the songs themselves lead the way I just followed the natural impulses."
After the demise of Emperor in 2001, Ihsahn continued his work with Peccatum, the band he formed in 1998 with life-partner Ihriel (Heidi Solberg Tveitan). After the release of 2005's mini-album, The Moribund People, his first writings of solo material began. Ihsahn's first recording, The Adversary, found the musician composing and performing all instruments and immediately struck a chord with his hordes of fans worldwide. The album afforded Ihsahn the opportunity to embrace more expansive sonic textures previously untouched in Emperor. The album also saw a return of his various lyrical muses. "Icaros, Lucifer, Prometheus, Zarathustra are all persons of history who challenged commonly accepted, most often enforced "truths," despite civilization's persecution of them and their followers," he comments. "Their stories are inspirational. AngL would follow in 2008. Metal Maniacs said, "whereas The Adversary was a sonic coping mechanism - all aspects of the album were tightly controlled - AngL finds the visionary widening and deepening the canvas." Decibel Magazine called the album, "as compelling as Emperor's best; Ihsahn sounds as fresh as he did fifteen years ago, but with the hindsight of a grown man." AngL featured a musical collaboration with Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt for the song "The Unhealer."
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Official press release
Candlelight Records/Mnemosyne Productions today confirmed 25th of January as the European release date for After, and the 26th of January in America the new album from former Emperor vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn. Recorded during the first half of 2009, After completes the musician's planned trilogy of initial recordings. The album showcases the Norwegian icon with drummer Asgeir Mickelson (Spiral Architect), bassist Lars K. Norberg (Spiral Architect), & saxophonist Jorgen Munkeby (Shining).
"This is my first album written with 8-string guitars as basis which has been both challenging and inspiring," he comments when discussing the creative process. "I also decided early on that I wanted to mix this album with Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia) and recorded the album with that in mind. Asgeir and Lars have again delivered superb performances. I've always wanted to implement the saxophone in my music; Jorgen's contributions truly added a silver lining to the album."
Again working at his own Symphonique Studio, with additional work at Toproom Studio (co-engineered by Borge Finstad), After was meticulously laid out over an eight month period. The intensity of the project has more than paid off with early listenings already proclaiming it to be the most poignant creations of his solo efforts. "I have felt more confident and more at ease with the material," relays Ihsahn. "In letting the songs themselves lead the way I just followed the natural impulses."
After the demise of Emperor in 2001, Ihsahn continued his work with Peccatum, the band he formed in 1998 with life-partner Ihriel (Heidi Solberg Tveitan). After the release of 2005's mini-album, The Moribund People, his first writings of solo material began. Ihsahn's first recording, The Adversary, found the musician composing and performing all instruments and immediately struck a chord with his hordes of fans worldwide. The album afforded Ihsahn the opportunity to embrace more expansive sonic textures previously untouched in Emperor. The album also saw a return of his various lyrical muses. "Icaros, Lucifer, Prometheus, Zarathustra are all persons of history who challenged commonly accepted, most often enforced "truths," despite civilization's persecution of them and their followers," he comments. "Their stories are inspirational. AngL would follow in 2008. Metal Maniacs said, "whereas The Adversary was a sonic coping mechanism - all aspects of the album were tightly controlled - AngL finds the visionary widening and deepening the canvas." Decibel Magazine called the album, "as compelling as Emperor's best; Ihsahn sounds as fresh as he did fifteen years ago, but with the hindsight of a grown man." AngL featured a musical collaboration with Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt for the song "The Unhealer."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ihsahn |
The Haunted - UK Tour Dates Cancelled
Original news, posted on 17.09.2009
Swedish metallers The Haunted will embark on an UK Tour flyer] in October/November. Providing direct support on the trek will be The Casino Brawl and Romeo Must Die.
Announced dates are as follows:
Oct. 29 - Glasgow, UK - Cathouse
Oct. 30 - Swansea, UK - Vice
Oct. 31 - Leeds, UK - Rios
Nov. 01 - Manchester, UK - Academy
Nov. 02 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy
Nov. 03 - Reading UK, Sub 89
Nov. 04 - London, UK - Scala
UPDATE
The Haunted have cancelled their UK tour. The group had the following to say: "Some very special circumstances have forced us to cancel the upcoming UK tour. We are very sad about this, and wish to apologize beforehand for any inconvenience this will cause."
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Swedish metallers The Haunted will embark on an UK Tour flyer] in October/November. Providing direct support on the trek will be The Casino Brawl and Romeo Must Die.
Announced dates are as follows:
Oct. 29 - Glasgow, UK - Cathouse
Oct. 30 - Swansea, UK - Vice
Oct. 31 - Leeds, UK - Rios
Nov. 01 - Manchester, UK - Academy
Nov. 02 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy
Nov. 03 - Reading UK, Sub 89
Nov. 04 - London, UK - Scala
UPDATE
The Haunted have cancelled their UK tour. The group had the following to say: "Some very special circumstances have forced us to cancel the upcoming UK tour. We are very sad about this, and wish to apologize beforehand for any inconvenience this will cause."
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| Source: | the-haunted.com |
| Band profile: | The Haunted |
| Event: | The Haunted: UK Tour [CANCELLED] |
Varg - Sign With Nuclear Blast
Official press release
Varg are back, stronger than ever! The German viking metal band is setting standards when it comes to toughness and brutality in their genre. Three years have passed since the wolf warriors released their debut album Wolfszeit which couldn´t have been more unique, innovative and massive.
Look forward to January 22nd 2010 - the release day of Blutaar, Varg's first album for new label Nuclear Blast.
"We're proud to be part of the family without having to hide the wolf in sheep's clothes. Nuclear Blast approached us honestly and have the balls to kick ass together with us. This powerful alliance makes us happy! Let's fight against nazis and the haters who wanted to see us in the rightwing corner - the wolves are hunting again!"
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Varg are back, stronger than ever! The German viking metal band is setting standards when it comes to toughness and brutality in their genre. Three years have passed since the wolf warriors released their debut album Wolfszeit which couldn´t have been more unique, innovative and massive.
Look forward to January 22nd 2010 - the release day of Blutaar, Varg's first album for new label Nuclear Blast.
"We're proud to be part of the family without having to hide the wolf in sheep's clothes. Nuclear Blast approached us honestly and have the balls to kick ass together with us. This powerful alliance makes us happy! Let's fight against nazis and the haters who wanted to see us in the rightwing corner - the wolves are hunting again!"
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
Throwdown - Sign With Nuclear Blast
Official press release
US metalcore/thrash act Throwdown has inked a deal with Nuclear Blast for all European countries and Russia. Their brand new album Deatless which will be released in November in the USA will be available in Europe on January 22. Welcome to the family!
"I love when bands reinvent themselves, especially into something great. That's exactly what Throwdown have done on this release. It's as heavy and catchy as you'd expect with memorable melodies that will stick in your head for a long long time. Their best release so far."
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US metalcore/thrash act Throwdown has inked a deal with Nuclear Blast for all European countries and Russia. Their brand new album Deatless which will be released in November in the USA will be available in Europe on January 22. Welcome to the family!
"I love when bands reinvent themselves, especially into something great. That's exactly what Throwdown have done on this release. It's as heavy and catchy as you'd expect with memorable melodies that will stick in your head for a long long time. Their best release so far."
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
Stream Of Passion - New Video Online
"In the End", the new video from Netherlands-based metallers Stream of Passion, has been made available online.
"In the End" comes off the band's latest album, The Flame Within, which was released in May this year via Napalm Records.
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"In the End" comes off the band's latest album, The Flame Within, which was released in May this year via Napalm Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
The Absence - To Enter Studio Next Week
US metallers The Absence have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"Yes its true. We are finally entering Mana Recording studios on Monday November 2nd.
We will be tracking with Brian Elliot and Mixing duties will be handled by Jonas Kjellgren (Scar Symmetry, Carnal Forge).
We are all very excited to get this record out and to begin touring again as soon as possible.
We will also be posting studio Diaries right here on our MySpace page and through youtube as well.
Keep it Metal."
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"Yes its true. We are finally entering Mana Recording studios on Monday November 2nd.
We will be tracking with Brian Elliot and Mixing duties will be handled by Jonas Kjellgren (Scar Symmetry, Carnal Forge).
We are all very excited to get this record out and to begin touring again as soon as possible.
We will also be posting studio Diaries right here on our MySpace page and through youtube as well.
Keep it Metal."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Absence |
Airbourne - New Album Title And Release Date Revealed
Official press release
Australian rockers Airbourne are pleased to announce No Guts, No Glory as the title of their second album for Roadrunner Records. The album is set for release on February 23, 2010. No Guts, No Glory was recorded in Chicago with noted producer Johnny K (Disturbed, 3 Doors Down, Staind). The band relocated from their shared home in Warrnambool and moved into K's spacious studio to record the album.
Frontman Joel O'Keefe says: "Working with Johnny was great, he's one of the boys. We basically just set up all the gear, chucked a few mics around and went for it! Good times!" Brother and drummer Ryan confirms the precarious microphone placement: "With this album, we threw the mics all over the building, left the doors and windows open and pressed record!"
Airbourne, known for their adrenalized, "work hard, play harder" style of rock, will embark on a two-month European tour in early February that will span two months and kick off with several UK dates. The band will commence US touring of major markets beginning in April. They will live on the road through the summer.
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Australian rockers Airbourne are pleased to announce No Guts, No Glory as the title of their second album for Roadrunner Records. The album is set for release on February 23, 2010. No Guts, No Glory was recorded in Chicago with noted producer Johnny K (Disturbed, 3 Doors Down, Staind). The band relocated from their shared home in Warrnambool and moved into K's spacious studio to record the album.
Frontman Joel O'Keefe says: "Working with Johnny was great, he's one of the boys. We basically just set up all the gear, chucked a few mics around and went for it! Good times!" Brother and drummer Ryan confirms the precarious microphone placement: "With this album, we threw the mics all over the building, left the doors and windows open and pressed record!"
Airbourne, known for their adrenalized, "work hard, play harder" style of rock, will embark on a two-month European tour in early February that will span two months and kick off with several UK dates. The band will commence US touring of major markets beginning in April. They will live on the road through the summer.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Airbourne |
Cypher - New Drummer Announced
Dutch metallers Cypher have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"We found a new drummer! Robin (known from bands like Agresión and Demia) totally blew us away during his audition and will be our skinsman from now on.
We would like to thank Koen Herfst for taking the time and effort to help us out. It was an honour working with a pro like him, go check out his other bands Bagga Bownz & Ichaos.
We are currently working on new material and will be recording in early 2010."
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"We found a new drummer! Robin (known from bands like Agresión and Demia) totally blew us away during his audition and will be our skinsman from now on.
We would like to thank Koen Herfst for taking the time and effort to help us out. It was an honour working with a pro like him, go check out his other bands Bagga Bownz & Ichaos.
We are currently working on new material and will be recording in early 2010."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
Unearth - New Video Online
Unearth's latest music video, for the track "Grave Of Opportunity", made it's premier exclusively on the massive gamming community site Destructoid.com today Monday, October 26th. The video was shot with Artificial Army.
Vocalist Trevor Phipps adds: "With our video for "Grave Of Opportunity", we wanted to give the vibe of a party meeting music. That goal was achieved and then some with the video game/kegger theme. Check it out!"
"Grave Of Opportunity" comes off the band's latest album, The March, which was released on October 2008 via Metal Blade Records.
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Vocalist Trevor Phipps adds: "With our video for "Grave Of Opportunity", we wanted to give the vibe of a party meeting music. That goal was achieved and then some with the video game/kegger theme. Check it out!"
"Grave Of Opportunity" comes off the band's latest album, The March, which was released on October 2008 via Metal Blade Records.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Unearth |
Endstille - New Video Online
"Depressive/Abstract/Banished/Despised", the new video from German metallers Endstille, has been made available online.
"Depressive/Abstract/Banished/Despised" comes off the band's latest album, Verführer, which was released in April this year via Regain Records.
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"Depressive/Abstract/Banished/Despised" comes off the band's latest album, Verführer, which was released in April this year via Regain Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Endstille |
Suffocation - Entire Live Album Available For Streaming
"The Close Of A Chapter: Live In Quebec City", the live album from US metallers Suffocation, is available for streaming in its entirety at this location. The album was recorded in 2005 during the band's "Souls To Deny" world tour.
"The Close Of A Chapter: Live In Quebec City" will be released on October 27 in US (November 2 in the rest of World) via Nuclear Blast Records.
"The Close Of A Chapter: Live In Quebec City" cover art] tracklist:
01. Infecting The Crypts
02. Thrones Of Blood
03. Surgery Of Implalement
04. Catatonia
05. Liege Of Inveracity
06. Despise The Sun
07. Subconsciously Enslaved
08. Immortally Condemned
09. Effigy Of The Forgotten
10. Tomes Of Acrimony
11. Breeding The Spawn
12. Pierced From Within
13. Funeral Inception
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"The Close Of A Chapter: Live In Quebec City" will be released on October 27 in US (November 2 in the rest of World) via Nuclear Blast Records.
"The Close Of A Chapter: Live In Quebec City" cover art] tracklist:
01. Infecting The Crypts
02. Thrones Of Blood
03. Surgery Of Implalement
04. Catatonia
05. Liege Of Inveracity
06. Despise The Sun
07. Subconsciously Enslaved
08. Immortally Condemned
09. Effigy Of The Forgotten
10. Tomes Of Acrimony
11. Breeding The Spawn
12. Pierced From Within
13. Funeral Inception
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| Source: | suffocationlive.info |
| Band profile: | Suffocation |
Annihilator - Complete DVD Details Revealed
Canadian metallers Annihilator will release their new DVD, "Live At Masters Of Rock", on the following dates:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: October 30
Europe, Australia: November 2
USA, Canada, Asia: TBA
The cover artwork comes from the band's set which was filmed and recorded on July 11, 2008 at the Masters Of Rock festival in Vizovice, Czech Republic.
A new press release reads as follows: "Prepare to experience Canada's Annihilator. Known as one of the premiere live metal acts for 3 decades now, Annihilator are captured live in the hot, Czech Republic summer of 2008. The band hits hard with mint, metal masterpieces, ranging from early metal classic records like "Alice In Hell", "Never", "Neverland" and "Set The World On Fire", to powerhouse records like "King Of The Kill", "Waking The Fury", "Carnival Diablos" and from 2007's acclaimed release "Metal". Performing live in front of 30,000 metalheads, this sold-out concert DVD is the purest example of why Annihilator are touted as one of the best metal bands of our time. Enjoy the metal."
"Live At Masters Of Rock" cover art] tracklist:
Disc I
01. Intro
02. King Of The Kill
03. Blackest Day
04. Operation Annihilation
05. Clown Parade
06. Set The World On Fire
07. I Am In Command
08. Never, Neverland
09. Fun Palace
10. Phantasmagoria
11. W.T.Y.D.
12. Wicked Mystic
13. Alison Hell
14. Shallow Grave
15. Credits
Disc II
01. Intro
02. King Of The Kill
03. Blackest Day
04. Operation Annihilation
05. Clown Parade
06. Set The World On Fire
07. I Am In Command
08. Never, Neverland
09. Fun Palace
10. Phantasmagoria
11. W.T.Y.D.
12. Wicked Mystic
13. Alison Hell
14. Shallow Grave
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Germany, Austria, Switzerland: October 30
Europe, Australia: November 2
USA, Canada, Asia: TBA
The cover artwork comes from the band's set which was filmed and recorded on July 11, 2008 at the Masters Of Rock festival in Vizovice, Czech Republic.
A new press release reads as follows: "Prepare to experience Canada's Annihilator. Known as one of the premiere live metal acts for 3 decades now, Annihilator are captured live in the hot, Czech Republic summer of 2008. The band hits hard with mint, metal masterpieces, ranging from early metal classic records like "Alice In Hell", "Never", "Neverland" and "Set The World On Fire", to powerhouse records like "King Of The Kill", "Waking The Fury", "Carnival Diablos" and from 2007's acclaimed release "Metal". Performing live in front of 30,000 metalheads, this sold-out concert DVD is the purest example of why Annihilator are touted as one of the best metal bands of our time. Enjoy the metal."
"Live At Masters Of Rock" cover art] tracklist:
Disc I
01. Intro
02. King Of The Kill
03. Blackest Day
04. Operation Annihilation
05. Clown Parade
06. Set The World On Fire
07. I Am In Command
08. Never, Neverland
09. Fun Palace
10. Phantasmagoria
11. W.T.Y.D.
12. Wicked Mystic
13. Alison Hell
14. Shallow Grave
15. Credits
Disc II
01. Intro
02. King Of The Kill
03. Blackest Day
04. Operation Annihilation
05. Clown Parade
06. Set The World On Fire
07. I Am In Command
08. Never, Neverland
09. Fun Palace
10. Phantasmagoria
11. W.T.Y.D.
12. Wicked Mystic
13. Alison Hell
14. Shallow Grave
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Annihilator |