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Halford - New Video Online
Check out the new animated music video "Made of Metal" from Halford's new album Halford IV - Made of Metal below. The NASCAR-themed clip was created by London-based animator Dean Wright. Halford IV - Made Of Metal is scheduled for a release at the end of this month. More info concerning the album here.
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| Source: | robhalford.com |
| Band profile: | Halford |
Goatwhore - Will Enter The Studio In 2011
Official Press Release
After a very successful run on this summer's Ozzfest, New Orleans, Louisiana's sons of American no-frills black metal meets death and roll Goatwhore will be once again hitting the road in support of their current album Carving Out The Eyes Of God, which came out in June 2009. Starting on September 22 in Raleigh, NC at Volume 11, Goatwhore will be joining label mates The Absence for 6 dates and will head straight into the start of The Black Dahlia Murder tour that kicks off on September 28 in Columbus OH at Skully's. Shortly after the tour alongside fellow label mates The Black Dahlia Murder, Goatwhore will be ending a very successful year of touring by joining Watain and Black Anvil for a tour that takes the band across the US throughout the month of November. Shortly after Goatwhore finishes up their run with Watain and Black Anvil, the band will be entering the studio to begin recording their 5th full-length album, and 3rd for Metal Blade Records. More details on the studio and the new material will be made available over the coming months on Metal Blade's and Goatwhore's sites.
"Just when one tour comes to an end another few step into place. We have, as always, put an extreme effort on touring for each release we put out. Our most current release, Carving Out The Eyes Of God, is no exception and has brought us on many great touring adventures. Just returning home from Ozzfest 2010 we find ourselves locking in the rest of the year with two excellent tours. First, alongside our good friends in The Black Dahlia Murder, then a final end of the year outing with the black art of Watain. The Ozzfest experience was a great thing to be a part of. Playing and hanging with good friends and the bonus of watching some legendary musicians that have influenced us from our earlier metal years. We are looking forward to finishing up the year and getting things rolling for the next release. Hope to see everyone on the road in the next couple of months" comments vocalist Ben Falgoust.
Drummer Zack Simmons adds: "this has been a great time touring for this record. We've been very fortunate to been included on a lot of good tours. It was an honor to be included on Ozzfest once again. We are very confident and determined to deliver another killer record and tour our asses off again, as we always do! Stay fuck!!! Stay thirsty, my friends! P.S. Be careful where you store your sewing needles. You never know what can happen..."
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After a very successful run on this summer's Ozzfest, New Orleans, Louisiana's sons of American no-frills black metal meets death and roll Goatwhore will be once again hitting the road in support of their current album Carving Out The Eyes Of God, which came out in June 2009. Starting on September 22 in Raleigh, NC at Volume 11, Goatwhore will be joining label mates The Absence for 6 dates and will head straight into the start of The Black Dahlia Murder tour that kicks off on September 28 in Columbus OH at Skully's. Shortly after the tour alongside fellow label mates The Black Dahlia Murder, Goatwhore will be ending a very successful year of touring by joining Watain and Black Anvil for a tour that takes the band across the US throughout the month of November. Shortly after Goatwhore finishes up their run with Watain and Black Anvil, the band will be entering the studio to begin recording their 5th full-length album, and 3rd for Metal Blade Records. More details on the studio and the new material will be made available over the coming months on Metal Blade's and Goatwhore's sites.
"Just when one tour comes to an end another few step into place. We have, as always, put an extreme effort on touring for each release we put out. Our most current release, Carving Out The Eyes Of God, is no exception and has brought us on many great touring adventures. Just returning home from Ozzfest 2010 we find ourselves locking in the rest of the year with two excellent tours. First, alongside our good friends in The Black Dahlia Murder, then a final end of the year outing with the black art of Watain. The Ozzfest experience was a great thing to be a part of. Playing and hanging with good friends and the bonus of watching some legendary musicians that have influenced us from our earlier metal years. We are looking forward to finishing up the year and getting things rolling for the next release. Hope to see everyone on the road in the next couple of months" comments vocalist Ben Falgoust.
Drummer Zack Simmons adds: "this has been a great time touring for this record. We've been very fortunate to been included on a lot of good tours. It was an honor to be included on Ozzfest once again. We are very confident and determined to deliver another killer record and tour our asses off again, as we always do! Stay fuck!!! Stay thirsty, my friends! P.S. Be careful where you store your sewing needles. You never know what can happen..."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Goatwhore |
Death Breath - New Album Almost Finished
Back in February we already hinted at the new Death Breath album. In a short statement, the Swedish death metallers now confirm the release of an as-yet-untitled album likely due later this year. The band checked in as follows:
"Just letting you folks know we're still here. We have a finished album except for some vocals left to do. We've been touring most of the spring/summer with our other bands or doing albums etc. That's just the way it is. Still can't say when we will put the next Death Breath release out, but it will happen when we feel the time is right. Meanwhile listen to some Judas Priest or maybe a little Thin Lizzy."
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"Just letting you folks know we're still here. We have a finished album except for some vocals left to do. We've been touring most of the spring/summer with our other bands or doing albums etc. That's just the way it is. Still can't say when we will put the next Death Breath release out, but it will happen when we feel the time is right. Meanwhile listen to some Judas Priest or maybe a little Thin Lizzy."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Death Breath |
Dimmu Borgir - Official Debut Of New Video
More Dimmu Borgir news! Nuclear Blast has officially debuted the new Dimmu Borgir video for the song, "Gateways" (we know the video leaked on September 5th, no need to remind us). You can watch the video below.
The clip was directed by Sandra Marschner of Katapult Film and features guest vocalist Agnete Kjølsrud (Djerv, ex-Animal Alpha).
Abrahadabra will be released in Germany on September 24, in the rest of Europe on September 27, and in North America on October 12 via Nuclear Blast Records. Abrahadabra album samples can be heard here. More details available here and here.
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The clip was directed by Sandra Marschner of Katapult Film and features guest vocalist Agnete Kjølsrud (Djerv, ex-Animal Alpha).
Abrahadabra will be released in Germany on September 24, in the rest of Europe on September 27, and in North America on October 12 via Nuclear Blast Records. Abrahadabra album samples can be heard here. More details available here and here.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Dimmu Borgir |
De Profundis - Touring India In October
Death doom metallers De Profundis will be touring India this coming October.
The band wrote: "We are really excited to announce to all our fans in India, that De Profundis will be touring there this coming October. As of now we can confirm the following 2 shows. More dates to follow so stay tuned."
22nd October - Chennai - YMCA Ground (Chennai Open Festival)
24th October - Bangalore - Royal Place Ground (The Great Indian October Fest)
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The band wrote: "We are really excited to announce to all our fans in India, that De Profundis will be touring there this coming October. As of now we can confirm the following 2 shows. More dates to follow so stay tuned."
22nd October - Chennai - YMCA Ground (Chennai Open Festival)
24th October - Bangalore - Royal Place Ground (The Great Indian October Fest)
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | De Profundis |
| Event: | De Profundis |
Suicidal Tendencies - US Tour Announced
Suicidal Tendencies just released a new compilation album, called No Mercy Fool!/The Suicidal Family. The record features re-recorded tracks from Suicidal Tendencies' second album Join The Army, as well as tunes from the second full-length from No Mercy - the speed metal band of guitarist guitarist Mike Clark and vocalist Mike Muir. Now, the first bunch of dates of the next Suicidal Tendencies US tour has been confirmed and can be viewed below. More dates will be announced soon.
Oct. 15 - Reno, NV - Knitting Factory
Oct. 16 - Portland, OR - Roseland
Oct. 17 - Seattle, WA - Showbox
Oct. 20 - San Francisco, CA - Fillmore
Oct. 22 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
Oct. 26 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep
Oct. 29 - Detroit, MI - Harpo's
Oct. 30 - Milwaukee, WI - Eagles
Oct. 31 - Cleveland, OH- Peabody's
Nov. 02 - St. Louis, MO - Pops
Nov. 04 - Houston, TX - Meridien
Nov. 06 - Dallas, TX - Palladium Showroom
Nov. 07 - Austin, TX - Fun Fun Fun Fest
Nov. 09 - Tampa, FL - State Theatre
Nov. 10 - Orlando, FL - Firestone
Nov. 12 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
Nov. 13 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
Nov. 17 - Chicago, IL - Metro
Nov. 18 - Minneapolis, MN - Cabooze
Nov. 20 - Denver, CO - Summit
Nov. 21 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
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Oct. 15 - Reno, NV - Knitting Factory
Oct. 16 - Portland, OR - Roseland
Oct. 17 - Seattle, WA - Showbox
Oct. 20 - San Francisco, CA - Fillmore
Oct. 22 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
Oct. 26 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep
Oct. 29 - Detroit, MI - Harpo's
Oct. 30 - Milwaukee, WI - Eagles
Oct. 31 - Cleveland, OH- Peabody's
Nov. 02 - St. Louis, MO - Pops
Nov. 04 - Houston, TX - Meridien
Nov. 06 - Dallas, TX - Palladium Showroom
Nov. 07 - Austin, TX - Fun Fun Fun Fest
Nov. 09 - Tampa, FL - State Theatre
Nov. 10 - Orlando, FL - Firestone
Nov. 12 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
Nov. 13 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
Nov. 17 - Chicago, IL - Metro
Nov. 18 - Minneapolis, MN - Cabooze
Nov. 20 - Denver, CO - Summit
Nov. 21 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Suicidal Tendencies |
3 Inches Of Blood - New Video Online
Bloody Disgusting and Century Media Records have teamed up to bring you the exclusive look at the new 3 Inches Of Blood video for "Silent Killer", off their Here Awaits Thy Doom album. The video has been banned by MTV for being too graphic. Check it out at this location.
Guitarist Shane Clark checks in about the video: "The concept of the song is about an assassin, so naturally we first thought of a concept featuring an assassin going around doing what they do, but in a style that is more influenced by movies that we liked. At first we thought about a simple performance style video but we've done that a few times and this seemed like a much more entertaining thing for us and our fans. Therefore, we brainstormed a bunch of ideas with Rick Podd and thought of our own killing scenes. I wanted to get poisoned and puke blood and vomit all over the place, and after that it was all in the hands of Rick.
I really had a good time with the acting stuff; it was great to work with Chris Valago as well. Some know him as the Heathen from Zimmers Hole, he's the big FX banana in the Vancouver TV & Film industry, more importantly he's a good friend of mine so we got to sit and plan out the puking at great length, I'm really happy with how that turned out. As for the entire final product, I'm very happy with it, having everyone work together on something and have it turn out great is really satisfying."
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Guitarist Shane Clark checks in about the video: "The concept of the song is about an assassin, so naturally we first thought of a concept featuring an assassin going around doing what they do, but in a style that is more influenced by movies that we liked. At first we thought about a simple performance style video but we've done that a few times and this seemed like a much more entertaining thing for us and our fans. Therefore, we brainstormed a bunch of ideas with Rick Podd and thought of our own killing scenes. I wanted to get poisoned and puke blood and vomit all over the place, and after that it was all in the hands of Rick.
I really had a good time with the acting stuff; it was great to work with Chris Valago as well. Some know him as the Heathen from Zimmers Hole, he's the big FX banana in the Vancouver TV & Film industry, more importantly he's a good friend of mine so we got to sit and plan out the puking at great length, I'm really happy with how that turned out. As for the entire final product, I'm very happy with it, having everyone work together on something and have it turn out great is really satisfying."
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| Source: | bloody-disgusting.com |
| Band profile: | 3 Inches Of Blood |
Forbidden - Album Artwork Revealed
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers Forbidden have debuted the artwork to their new studio album, Omega Wave. Omega Wave will be released in Europe on October 22 and in North America on October 26 via Nuclear Blast Records. Album details are available here.
Forbidden guitarist/songwriter Craig Locicero checks in about his collaborative process with artist Kent Mathieu, the visual elements that can be found in the album's artwork, and his concern for the future of the human race:
"As soon as Forbidden committed to writing a new record, I wondered where Kent Mathieu was. I'd always felt like Forbidden Evil and Twisted Into Form were pretty iconic album covers... when things like that actually seemed to matter; Then, the good people at Nuclear Blast actually located Kent! I got pretty excited and reached out to him immediately. He was equally excited to hear from us, too. The only real direction I gave Kent was to somehow tie the past into the future. Find a way to make the two skulls Forbidden Evil's artwork] vital again. He had worked up about 12 sketches all kinds of variously cool stuff. Out of all of the pictures he sent me, I liked the way one of them was laid out because of it's simplicity. After thinking about it for a long while, I had a concept for Kent to work with. The Omega Wave concept. The title wasn't decided until I had a good idea for the cover.
I don't want to over-explain the actual picture because there is enough symbolism for everyone to interpret everything differently. That is always a plus, in my book. What I can tell you is that the skull in the center is based upon the crystal skull of Belize. This skull was found at some of the pyramid ruins in two perfect pieces, jawbone and upper cranium. It was always quite a mystery, but some years later Hewlett Packard scientists did extensive tests on the skull and found many anomalies. One of them was that there is no way, even with our most modern technology, that we could cut into the crystal the way this skull was formed. It would shatter with any instrument we have available, even today. Another thing was the fact that no matter what temperature the skull was placed in, the skull's temperature would stay almost exactly the same. Scientists even believe the skull holds information that they could not tap into, like a giant computer chip with an impenetrable code.
So I got to thinking: Does this skull - and the other ones found throughout the most ancient places on Earth - hold something that we would need to know to possibly save ourselves? This is not an entirely new concept, but it hit me pretty hard. What could we learn about ourselves that may save us at this all-important juncture for the human race? It seems as if we've reached our Omega stage as a civilization. Meaning, we as people seem to be in a hurry to reach some sort of ending... possibly all self-manifested by accepting some sort of pre-determined fate. Or possibly just pawns in a game that was played out before and will be repeated again and again in other times and dimensions. So Omega Wave is part science fact and part from my imagination.
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Forbidden guitarist/songwriter Craig Locicero checks in about his collaborative process with artist Kent Mathieu, the visual elements that can be found in the album's artwork, and his concern for the future of the human race:
"As soon as Forbidden committed to writing a new record, I wondered where Kent Mathieu was. I'd always felt like Forbidden Evil and Twisted Into Form were pretty iconic album covers... when things like that actually seemed to matter; Then, the good people at Nuclear Blast actually located Kent! I got pretty excited and reached out to him immediately. He was equally excited to hear from us, too. The only real direction I gave Kent was to somehow tie the past into the future. Find a way to make the two skulls Forbidden Evil's artwork] vital again. He had worked up about 12 sketches all kinds of variously cool stuff. Out of all of the pictures he sent me, I liked the way one of them was laid out because of it's simplicity. After thinking about it for a long while, I had a concept for Kent to work with. The Omega Wave concept. The title wasn't decided until I had a good idea for the cover.
I don't want to over-explain the actual picture because there is enough symbolism for everyone to interpret everything differently. That is always a plus, in my book. What I can tell you is that the skull in the center is based upon the crystal skull of Belize. This skull was found at some of the pyramid ruins in two perfect pieces, jawbone and upper cranium. It was always quite a mystery, but some years later Hewlett Packard scientists did extensive tests on the skull and found many anomalies. One of them was that there is no way, even with our most modern technology, that we could cut into the crystal the way this skull was formed. It would shatter with any instrument we have available, even today. Another thing was the fact that no matter what temperature the skull was placed in, the skull's temperature would stay almost exactly the same. Scientists even believe the skull holds information that they could not tap into, like a giant computer chip with an impenetrable code.
So I got to thinking: Does this skull - and the other ones found throughout the most ancient places on Earth - hold something that we would need to know to possibly save ourselves? This is not an entirely new concept, but it hit me pretty hard. What could we learn about ourselves that may save us at this all-important juncture for the human race? It seems as if we've reached our Omega stage as a civilization. Meaning, we as people seem to be in a hurry to reach some sort of ending... possibly all self-manifested by accepting some sort of pre-determined fate. Or possibly just pawns in a game that was played out before and will be repeated again and again in other times and dimensions. So Omega Wave is part science fact and part from my imagination.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Forbidden |
Danzig - Blackest Of The Black 2010 Tour Dates
Danzig are once again hosting the Blackest Of The Black tour taking place in October and November. On the 2010 edition, Danzig are taking Possessed, Marduk, Toxic Holocaust and Withered with them on their North American trek.
Blackest Of The Black tour dates:
Oct 25 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
Oct 27 - Little Rock, AR @ The Village
Oct 29 - San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
Oct 30 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
Oct 31 - Dallas, TX @ The Palladium Showroom
Nov 02 - Knoxville, TN @ Valarium
Nov 03 - Louisville, KY @ Expo Five
Nov 04 - Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
Nov 05 - Columbus, OH @ Alrosa Villa (No Danzig)
Nov 06 - Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theater
Nov 07 - Chicago, IL @ Congress Theater
Nov 09 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Cabooze
Nov 10 - Fargo, ND @ The Venue
Nov 12 - Denver, CO @ Gothic Theater
Nov 14 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory Concert House
Nov 15 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO
Nov 16 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
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Blackest Of The Black tour dates:
Oct 25 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
Oct 27 - Little Rock, AR @ The Village
Oct 29 - San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
Oct 30 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
Oct 31 - Dallas, TX @ The Palladium Showroom
Nov 02 - Knoxville, TN @ Valarium
Nov 03 - Louisville, KY @ Expo Five
Nov 04 - Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
Nov 05 - Columbus, OH @ Alrosa Villa (No Danzig)
Nov 06 - Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theater
Nov 07 - Chicago, IL @ Congress Theater
Nov 09 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Cabooze
Nov 10 - Fargo, ND @ The Venue
Nov 12 - Denver, CO @ Gothic Theater
Nov 14 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory Concert House
Nov 15 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO
Nov 16 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
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| Source: | blackestoftheblack.com |
| Band profile: | Danzig |
| Event: | Blackest Of The Black 2010 |
Danzig - New Video Online
"On A Wicked Night", the new video from Danzig, can be viewed at this location. The clip, which was directed by "Glenn Danzig", was shot on location in early June at the infamous BatCave in the Hollywood Hills.
"On A Wicked Night" comes off the band's latest album, Deth Red Sabaoth, which was released on June 2010 via Evilive/The End Records.
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"On A Wicked Night" comes off the band's latest album, Deth Red Sabaoth, which was released on June 2010 via Evilive/The End Records.
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| Source: | noisecreep.com |
| Band profile: | Danzig |
Jon Oliva's Pain - Guitarist And Bassist Sitting Out Tour
Both Jon Oliva's Pain's bassist and guitarist won't appear on the band's upcoming European tour. The band issued the following statement:
"Due to personal obligations here at home, bassist Kevin Rothney (ex-Circle II Circle) and guitarist Tom McDyne will be unable to join us for this show and the upcoming tour. Everything possible was done to insure that they would be able to attend, and we will miss not having them with JOP for this tour. So, please welcome back Jerry Outlaw on guitar. Many will remember Jerry from JOP's past tours in support of our first release, Tage Mahal. Jerry is one of the most brilliant guitar players anywhere. His stellar tribute band to Frank Zappa (Bogus Pomp), is one of the most recognized Zappa bands in the world. Check him out for yourselves on the net.
Taking over bass duties for the tour is Tampa's phenom-bass player, Jason Gaines. With credits such as Basic Rock Outfit, and Groove Altar, he is one of the most sought after and busiest bass players around. We are grateful to find such a talent to round out the line-up for these shows.
Rehearsals are going great and we will be ready to bring the JOP/Savatage catalog to life in just a few days. See you at the State Theatre and on tour in Europe beginning September 28th in Berlin, Germany. Don't forget the live DVD filming at The 013 in Tilburg, Holland on October 15th!"
Upcoming JOP tour dates include:
17.09.2010 - USA - St. Petersburg, FL @ The State Theatre
28.09.2010 - DE - Berlin @ Halford
29.09.2010 - CR- Praque @ Exit Club
01.10.2010 - DE - Gunzendorf @ Prog Metal Night
02.10.2010 - DE - Essen @ Turock
03.10.2010 - NL - Baarlo @ Progpower Europe 2010
05.10.2010 - DE - Hamburg @ New Ballroom
06.10.2010 - DE - Aschaffenburg @ Colos-Saal
08.10.2010 - DE - Köln @ Werkstat
09.10.2010 - DE - Memmingen @ Kaminwerk
10.10.2010 - DE - Ludwigsburg @ Rockfabrik
12.10.2010 - FR - Colmar @ Grillen
13.10.2010 - CH - Pratteln @ Z7
15.10.2010 - NL - Tilburg @ 013 (Live DVD Concert)
16.10.2010 - BE - Vosselar @ BieboB
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"Due to personal obligations here at home, bassist Kevin Rothney (ex-Circle II Circle) and guitarist Tom McDyne will be unable to join us for this show and the upcoming tour. Everything possible was done to insure that they would be able to attend, and we will miss not having them with JOP for this tour. So, please welcome back Jerry Outlaw on guitar. Many will remember Jerry from JOP's past tours in support of our first release, Tage Mahal. Jerry is one of the most brilliant guitar players anywhere. His stellar tribute band to Frank Zappa (Bogus Pomp), is one of the most recognized Zappa bands in the world. Check him out for yourselves on the net.
Taking over bass duties for the tour is Tampa's phenom-bass player, Jason Gaines. With credits such as Basic Rock Outfit, and Groove Altar, he is one of the most sought after and busiest bass players around. We are grateful to find such a talent to round out the line-up for these shows.
Rehearsals are going great and we will be ready to bring the JOP/Savatage catalog to life in just a few days. See you at the State Theatre and on tour in Europe beginning September 28th in Berlin, Germany. Don't forget the live DVD filming at The 013 in Tilburg, Holland on October 15th!"
Upcoming JOP tour dates include:
17.09.2010 - USA - St. Petersburg, FL @ The State Theatre
28.09.2010 - DE - Berlin @ Halford
29.09.2010 - CR- Praque @ Exit Club
01.10.2010 - DE - Gunzendorf @ Prog Metal Night
02.10.2010 - DE - Essen @ Turock
03.10.2010 - NL - Baarlo @ Progpower Europe 2010
05.10.2010 - DE - Hamburg @ New Ballroom
06.10.2010 - DE - Aschaffenburg @ Colos-Saal
08.10.2010 - DE - Köln @ Werkstat
09.10.2010 - DE - Memmingen @ Kaminwerk
10.10.2010 - DE - Ludwigsburg @ Rockfabrik
12.10.2010 - FR - Colmar @ Grillen
13.10.2010 - CH - Pratteln @ Z7
15.10.2010 - NL - Tilburg @ 013 (Live DVD Concert)
16.10.2010 - BE - Vosselar @ BieboB
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Jon Oliva's Pain |
| Event: | Jon Oliva's Pain |
Theatre Of Tragedy - Potential DVD In The Works
Theatre Of Tragedy, who have decided to break up at the end of the year, need your help for their farewell project. Here's the story.
As some of you might have heard already, Theatre Of Tragedy are planning their first and last DVD with lots of live and background footage. The DVD should be some kind of farewell gift to the fans.
Though due to unforeseen events, it is getting quite difficult to get through with it. The band thought the financial side was cleared (about 25.000 Euros) but it was withdrawn at the last moment. This was quite a shock for everyone and the band had to think of a solution to go on with the DVD.
After lots of talk, the label will now give 10.000 Euros and the band members themselves will also give 10.000 Euro for the production of the DVD. This leaves a missing 5.000 Euros. The band's idea is to give you the possibility to make this DVD possible with your donations.
Said Theatre Of Tragedy: "If we don't reach 5.000 Euros within a week we will pay all your donations back of course but we sadly have to bury the idea of this DVD then. If you donate 100 Euros or more we will put your name on the DVD cover and send you a signed DVD after the release. Let's give this a try. It's our last chance for a final Theatre of Tragedy release!"
The appropriate Paypal link can be found here.
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As some of you might have heard already, Theatre Of Tragedy are planning their first and last DVD with lots of live and background footage. The DVD should be some kind of farewell gift to the fans.
Though due to unforeseen events, it is getting quite difficult to get through with it. The band thought the financial side was cleared (about 25.000 Euros) but it was withdrawn at the last moment. This was quite a shock for everyone and the band had to think of a solution to go on with the DVD.
After lots of talk, the label will now give 10.000 Euros and the band members themselves will also give 10.000 Euro for the production of the DVD. This leaves a missing 5.000 Euros. The band's idea is to give you the possibility to make this DVD possible with your donations.
Said Theatre Of Tragedy: "If we don't reach 5.000 Euros within a week we will pay all your donations back of course but we sadly have to bury the idea of this DVD then. If you donate 100 Euros or more we will put your name on the DVD cover and send you a signed DVD after the release. Let's give this a try. It's our last chance for a final Theatre of Tragedy release!"
The appropriate Paypal link can be found here.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Theatre Of Tragedy |
Dimmu Borgir - N. American Darkness Reborn Tour Dates
A foreboding Wagnerian majesty will soon shroud all major cities in the U.S. and Canada as infamous symphonic black metallers Dimmu Borgir launch the Darkness Reborn Tour on Friday, November 5th in Worcester, Massachusetts. On this 32-date run across North America, the band will be supported by fellow countrymen Enslaved and Blood Red Throne, plus Dawn Of Ashes from Los Angeles.
Advanced tickets will go on sale online on Wednesday, September 15th. Abrahadabra will be released in North America on October 12th. The "Gateways" single is still streaming on the band's MySpace page.
11/05/10 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
11/06/10 - Northern Lights - Albany, NY
11/07/10 - Recher Theater - Towson, MD
11/08/10 - Terminal 5 - New York, NY
11/10/10 - The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
11/12/10 - Mr. Smalls - Pittsburgh, PA
11/13/10 - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Detroit, MI
11/14/10 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL
11/15/10 - The Rave - Milwaukee, WI
11/16/10 - Cabooze - Minneapolis, MN
11/18/10 - MacEwan Ballroom - Calgary, AB
11/19/10 - Edmonton Events Center - Edmonton, AB
11/21/10 - Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, BC
11/22/10 - The Knitting Factory - Spokane, WA
11/23/10 - Roseland Theatre - Portland, OR
11/24/10 - Showbox SoDo - Seattle, WA
11/26/10 - The Knitting Factory - Reno, NV
11/27/10 - The Fox Theater - Pomona, CA
11/28/10 - The Regency Grand Ballroom - San Francisco, CA
11/30/10 - House of Blues - Las Vegas, NV
12/01/10 - Rialto Theater - Tucson, AZ
12/02/10 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ
12/03/10 - Sunshine Theatre - Albuquerque, NM
12/04/10 - Gothic Theater - Englewood, CO
12/06/10 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX
12/07/10 - House of Blues - Houston, TX
12/09/10 - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH
12/10/10 - Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA
12/11/10 - Town Ballroom - Buffalo, NY
12/12/10 - Sound Academy - Toronto, ON
12/13/10 - Metropolis - Montreal, QC
12/14/10 - Imperial - Quebec City, QC
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Advanced tickets will go on sale online on Wednesday, September 15th. Abrahadabra will be released in North America on October 12th. The "Gateways" single is still streaming on the band's MySpace page.
11/05/10 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
11/06/10 - Northern Lights - Albany, NY
11/07/10 - Recher Theater - Towson, MD
11/08/10 - Terminal 5 - New York, NY
11/10/10 - The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
11/12/10 - Mr. Smalls - Pittsburgh, PA
11/13/10 - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Detroit, MI
11/14/10 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL
11/15/10 - The Rave - Milwaukee, WI
11/16/10 - Cabooze - Minneapolis, MN
11/18/10 - MacEwan Ballroom - Calgary, AB
11/19/10 - Edmonton Events Center - Edmonton, AB
11/21/10 - Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, BC
11/22/10 - The Knitting Factory - Spokane, WA
11/23/10 - Roseland Theatre - Portland, OR
11/24/10 - Showbox SoDo - Seattle, WA
11/26/10 - The Knitting Factory - Reno, NV
11/27/10 - The Fox Theater - Pomona, CA
11/28/10 - The Regency Grand Ballroom - San Francisco, CA
11/30/10 - House of Blues - Las Vegas, NV
12/01/10 - Rialto Theater - Tucson, AZ
12/02/10 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ
12/03/10 - Sunshine Theatre - Albuquerque, NM
12/04/10 - Gothic Theater - Englewood, CO
12/06/10 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX
12/07/10 - House of Blues - Houston, TX
12/09/10 - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH
12/10/10 - Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA
12/11/10 - Town Ballroom - Buffalo, NY
12/12/10 - Sound Academy - Toronto, ON
12/13/10 - Metropolis - Montreal, QC
12/14/10 - Imperial - Quebec City, QC
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Dimmu Borgir |
| Event: | Dimmu Borgir: Darkness Reborn N. American Tour |
Firewind - Unveil More Album Details
Greek melodic metal phenomenon Firewind has returned with the scathing new studio album effort Days of Defiance, which is easily their defining musical moment. The much anticipated disc is set for an October 25th release in Europe, as well as an October 26th release in North America. Days of Defiance is a truly ambitious and dynamic opus featuring some of the most brilliant guitar playing the genre has seen in many years.
The striking cover artwork was designed by the band's longtime partner in all design matters, Gustavo Sazes, and can now be viewed here.
Firewind's guitarist and songwriter Gus G., currently on tour with Ozzy Osbourne in Europe, checks in with the following comment about the album and its artwork: "I'm very excited and cannot wait for our fans to listen to our new album! We feel we've captured great performances and took our songwriting to the next level on this one. There's tons of cool guitar on there and I believe Bob has finally managed to reach warp-speed with his keyboard solos! Even more seriously, I highly recommend that you listen to this album at a very loud volume.
As for the artwork, it was once again done by our visual wizard and webmaster extraordinaire, Gustavo Sazes. This time we asked Gustavo to come up with a great landscape scenery, with a more traditional approach and even get the "pencil" style of artwork on there, but also combine it with more modern stuff. So, he gave us that... with a slight futuristic, sci-fi element and I think the end result is stunning!"
Click here to view an album trailer, featuring a short advance clip of the new "World On Fire" video.
Days Of Defiance cover art] tracklist:
01. The Ark Of Lies
02. World On Fire
03. Chariot
04. Embrace The Sun
05. The Departure
06. Heading For The Dawn
07. Broken
08. Cold As Ice
09. Kill In The Name Of Love
10. SKG
11. Losing Faith
12. The Yearning
13. When All Is Said And Done
14. Riding On The Wind
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The striking cover artwork was designed by the band's longtime partner in all design matters, Gustavo Sazes, and can now be viewed here.
Firewind's guitarist and songwriter Gus G., currently on tour with Ozzy Osbourne in Europe, checks in with the following comment about the album and its artwork: "I'm very excited and cannot wait for our fans to listen to our new album! We feel we've captured great performances and took our songwriting to the next level on this one. There's tons of cool guitar on there and I believe Bob has finally managed to reach warp-speed with his keyboard solos! Even more seriously, I highly recommend that you listen to this album at a very loud volume.
As for the artwork, it was once again done by our visual wizard and webmaster extraordinaire, Gustavo Sazes. This time we asked Gustavo to come up with a great landscape scenery, with a more traditional approach and even get the "pencil" style of artwork on there, but also combine it with more modern stuff. So, he gave us that... with a slight futuristic, sci-fi element and I think the end result is stunning!"
Click here to view an album trailer, featuring a short advance clip of the new "World On Fire" video.
Days Of Defiance cover art] tracklist:
01. The Ark Of Lies
02. World On Fire
03. Chariot
04. Embrace The Sun
05. The Departure
06. Heading For The Dawn
07. Broken
08. Cold As Ice
09. Kill In The Name Of Love
10. SKG
11. Losing Faith
12. The Yearning
13. When All Is Said And Done
14. Riding On The Wind
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Firewind |
Heathen - Mexico Shows Cancelled
Heathen have canceled a handful of live shows for Mexico. The band issued the following statement:
"We regret to inform everyone that the previously announced shows in Mexico have been canceled due to agreed financial obligations not being met by the local promoter. We hate to disappoint all the Heathen fans in Mexico that may have already purchased tickets and we hope to make it up to you all soon."
As earlier announced, Heathen will be taking part in the Killfest 2011 tour next March with Overkill and Destruction. Commented the band: "Everyone in the band is very pleased to be a part of this killer tour package. We're looking forward to returning to Europe and hope to see you all at the shows!"
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"We regret to inform everyone that the previously announced shows in Mexico have been canceled due to agreed financial obligations not being met by the local promoter. We hate to disappoint all the Heathen fans in Mexico that may have already purchased tickets and we hope to make it up to you all soon."
As earlier announced, Heathen will be taking part in the Killfest 2011 tour next March with Overkill and Destruction. Commented the band: "Everyone in the band is very pleased to be a part of this killer tour package. We're looking forward to returning to Europe and hope to see you all at the shows!"
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Heathen |