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Tristania - New Video Available
The new Tristania video for "Year Of The Rat" is now available online. "Year Of The Rat" is one of the tracks on the new album Rubicon, to be released later this month. The video clip was directed and produced by Jakob Arevärn.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Tristania |
For Selena And Sin - New Video Available
"Rusty Rails Of Yesterday", the new music video from Finnish suomi metallers For Selena And Sin has been posted below. The clip was produced by JesterFilms. The song comes off the band's last record Primrose Path, which was released way back in October 2009.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | For Selena And Sin |
Rain Delay - Have Entered The Studio
Serbian avantgarde metal band Rain Delay has entered studio to start recording their 3rd studio album, scheduled for release at the end of the year. In a short update, the band wrote:
"Rain Delay is finally in the studio recording their third album. Producer is Aleksandar Djordjic who is responsible for making some of the most wicked metal albums on Serbian scene. Atmosphere is great and we hope to deliver a masterpiece by the end of the year."
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"Rain Delay is finally in the studio recording their third album. Producer is Aleksandar Djordjic who is responsible for making some of the most wicked metal albums on Serbian scene. Atmosphere is great and we hope to deliver a masterpiece by the end of the year."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Rain Delay |
Behemoth - The New Video Is Online
Check out the brand new video for the track "Alas, Lord Is Upon Me" off Behemoth's latest release Evangelion below!
The video for "Alas, Lord Is Upon Me" was produced and directed by Rafal Szermanowicz and Grupa 13 who also shot Behemoth's videos for "Ov Fire and the Void" and "At the left hand ov God".
Nergal comments on "Alas, Lord Is Upon Me": "First of all, we've overcome ourselves with this new video clip. Period. It's something we've wanted to do for a very long time. Pretty much no digital intervention, no blue boxes, no fake shit this time, but great filming, good acting, and a fuckin' awesome storyline. It's disturbing, crazy, and evil. We've had over 70 people working for us on this video so we can easily say it was the biggest production so far. I'm beyond excited! Wait and see..."
Dariusz Szermanowicz of Grupa #13 adds; "This time we decided to make something different. We'd like to make video in 'cinematic' style without so many VFX like in last two videos. We found great location, we had dozen of actors and extras and awesome stylizing. During the 16 hours of hard work we've created amazingly killer video!"
In other news, Metal Blade Records in US and Peaceville Records in Europe will be re-releasing Behemoth's EP's Conjuration and Slaves Shall Serve as a 2CD set in early 2011. More info on this release will be made available in the coming weeks.
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The video for "Alas, Lord Is Upon Me" was produced and directed by Rafal Szermanowicz and Grupa 13 who also shot Behemoth's videos for "Ov Fire and the Void" and "At the left hand ov God".
Nergal comments on "Alas, Lord Is Upon Me": "First of all, we've overcome ourselves with this new video clip. Period. It's something we've wanted to do for a very long time. Pretty much no digital intervention, no blue boxes, no fake shit this time, but great filming, good acting, and a fuckin' awesome storyline. It's disturbing, crazy, and evil. We've had over 70 people working for us on this video so we can easily say it was the biggest production so far. I'm beyond excited! Wait and see..."
Dariusz Szermanowicz of Grupa #13 adds; "This time we decided to make something different. We'd like to make video in 'cinematic' style without so many VFX like in last two videos. We found great location, we had dozen of actors and extras and awesome stylizing. During the 16 hours of hard work we've created amazingly killer video!"
In other news, Metal Blade Records in US and Peaceville Records in Europe will be re-releasing Behemoth's EP's Conjuration and Slaves Shall Serve as a 2CD set in early 2011. More info on this release will be made available in the coming weeks.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Behemoth |
Gaia Epicus - UK Tour Cancelled
Norwegian power metallers Gaia Epicus have posted the following message on their MySpace:
"We are sorry to say that the planned UK Tour to support Killing Machine is canceled/postponed. Killing Machine had to cancel the upcoming UK tour because of their bass player leaving the band. Gaia Epicus was really looking forward to go back to the UK and play. We are now working hard on either getting new dates for the tour with Killing Machine or putting up a new tour of our own. We hope to have new dates for you very soon."
For the ones interested, Killing Machine's new bassist is called Jochen Mayer (ex-Domain, Casanova). His first live debut took place last weekend at Wacken Open Air. All info on this US Heavy metal band on MySpace.
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"We are sorry to say that the planned UK Tour to support Killing Machine is canceled/postponed. Killing Machine had to cancel the upcoming UK tour because of their bass player leaving the band. Gaia Epicus was really looking forward to go back to the UK and play. We are now working hard on either getting new dates for the tour with Killing Machine or putting up a new tour of our own. We hope to have new dates for you very soon."
For the ones interested, Killing Machine's new bassist is called Jochen Mayer (ex-Domain, Casanova). His first live debut took place last weekend at Wacken Open Air. All info on this US Heavy metal band on MySpace.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Gaia Epicus |
As I Lay Dying - N. American Trek With All That Remains
As I Lay Dying will be hitting the road in the next coming months, starting September all the way to November. First up is a tour of the USA and Canada, with support from All That Remains, label mates Unearth, and Carnifex. Afterwards the band will go to Europe, embarking on a tour with Heaven Shall Burn, plus Suicide Silence on selected dates. These live shows can be found here. The North American dates are listed below.
As I Lay Dying: USA & Canada Tour (with All That Remains, Unearth and Carnifex):
14-09-2010 - El Paso, TX - Club 101
15-09-2010 - Odessa, TX - Dos Amigos
16-09-2010 - Abilene, TX - Midnight Rodeo
17-09-2010 - Little Rock, AR - The Village (no All That Remains)
18-09-2010 - Memphis, TN - New Daisy Theatre
19-09-2010 - Knoxville, TN - Valarium
20-09-2010 - Cincinnati, OH - The Madison Theater
21-09-2010 - Grand Rapids, MI - Orbit Room
22-09-2010 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's (no All That Remains)
23-09-2010 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
24-09-2010 - Clifton Park, NY - Northern Lights
25-09-2010 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre (no All That Remains)
26-09-2010 - Quebec City, QC - Imperial
27-09-2010 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis
28-09-2010 - Ottawa, ON - Capital Music Hall
29-09-2010 - London, ON - Cowboys
01-10-2010 - Winnipeg, MB - Garrick Center
03-10-2010 - Saskatoon, SK - Odeon
04-10-2010 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall
05-10-2010 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events Center
07-10-2010 - Vancouver, BC - Vogue Theatre
08-10-2010 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
10-10-2010 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
11-10-2010 - Chico, CA - Senator Theatre (no All That Remains)
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As I Lay Dying: USA & Canada Tour (with All That Remains, Unearth and Carnifex):
14-09-2010 - El Paso, TX - Club 101
15-09-2010 - Odessa, TX - Dos Amigos
16-09-2010 - Abilene, TX - Midnight Rodeo
17-09-2010 - Little Rock, AR - The Village (no All That Remains)
18-09-2010 - Memphis, TN - New Daisy Theatre
19-09-2010 - Knoxville, TN - Valarium
20-09-2010 - Cincinnati, OH - The Madison Theater
21-09-2010 - Grand Rapids, MI - Orbit Room
22-09-2010 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's (no All That Remains)
23-09-2010 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
24-09-2010 - Clifton Park, NY - Northern Lights
25-09-2010 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre (no All That Remains)
26-09-2010 - Quebec City, QC - Imperial
27-09-2010 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis
28-09-2010 - Ottawa, ON - Capital Music Hall
29-09-2010 - London, ON - Cowboys
01-10-2010 - Winnipeg, MB - Garrick Center
03-10-2010 - Saskatoon, SK - Odeon
04-10-2010 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall
05-10-2010 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events Center
07-10-2010 - Vancouver, BC - Vogue Theatre
08-10-2010 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
10-10-2010 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
11-10-2010 - Chico, CA - Senator Theatre (no All That Remains)
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | As I Lay Dying |
| Event: | As I Lay Dying + All That Remains |
Protest The Hero - Will Enter The Studio Later This Month
Since it feels like forever since we heard any news from the Protest The Hero camp, guitarist Luke Hoskin decided it was time to inform us about the following PTH news:
"We just solidified the studio time for our next album that we have been writing for about three years or so. At least, it feels that way. We have successfully bribed our good friend Julius "Juice" Butty (Alexisonfire) to record it all at a brand new studio in Canada called "Jukasa". Our official start-date is August 30th and we couldn't be more pleased with the studio and producer.
When asked to describe the new music, we usually just get embarrassed and start to sweat. So take that in whatever way you want to - the one thing I can say is we actually have more than 10 songs for once."
The band's third full-length will be mixed by producer/engineer Machine for an expected early-2011 release via Vagrant Records.
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"We just solidified the studio time for our next album that we have been writing for about three years or so. At least, it feels that way. We have successfully bribed our good friend Julius "Juice" Butty (Alexisonfire) to record it all at a brand new studio in Canada called "Jukasa". Our official start-date is August 30th and we couldn't be more pleased with the studio and producer.
When asked to describe the new music, we usually just get embarrassed and start to sweat. So take that in whatever way you want to - the one thing I can say is we actually have more than 10 songs for once."
The band's third full-length will be mixed by producer/engineer Machine for an expected early-2011 release via Vagrant Records.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Protest The Hero |
Dragonland - Update On New Album
Dragonland guitarist Olof Mörck (who also plays in Nightrage) has checked in with the following update on the band's as-yet-untitled album, scheduled for a release in 2011 :
"There has passed some time since we published a demo teaser track for all of you to hear, and first of all; the reactions up til this day have been nothing short of amazing, thank you for your continued support! Much water have flown under the proverbial bridge since then, and thus I figured it was time to issue an update about the comings and goings inside the Dragonland camp!
We have been hard at work with the new material since around uploading the demo song, and the lest five months or so we have kicked things into overdrive. A majority of the new album stands completed, and as "Shadows" indicated, it is a glorious return to our roots from at least a lyrical side; I have spent the last years drawing up concepts and polishing details about the story, but in general I can say that it will dark fantasy with quite a genuine touch!
Classical mythology and literature such as The Odyssey, The Aenid, Shakespearian drama and the epic Gilgamesh stands as main influences, and lends depth and credibility to the story. I know there are a multitude of metal fans who love the fantasy concept but are outright embarrassed with how the medium is usually transferred into the metal context; clichéd and without any finesse or depth. This album and its lyrics is a deliberate attempt to speak to these individuals - and anyone else willing to share the journey.
Musically, this album sure does not stray backwards, quite the opposite. More bombastic, orchestral and progressive is how I would like to describe the material, and we have gone far to ensure the music accompanies the epic described within the lyrics. I would also like to share some of the song titles that will appear on the new album include; "The Tempest", "A Stranger I know", "The Shadow of the Mithril Mountains", "A Thousand Towers White".
Expect momentous sonical vistas from phantasic worlds when this journey starts in 2011."
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"There has passed some time since we published a demo teaser track for all of you to hear, and first of all; the reactions up til this day have been nothing short of amazing, thank you for your continued support! Much water have flown under the proverbial bridge since then, and thus I figured it was time to issue an update about the comings and goings inside the Dragonland camp!
We have been hard at work with the new material since around uploading the demo song, and the lest five months or so we have kicked things into overdrive. A majority of the new album stands completed, and as "Shadows" indicated, it is a glorious return to our roots from at least a lyrical side; I have spent the last years drawing up concepts and polishing details about the story, but in general I can say that it will dark fantasy with quite a genuine touch!
Classical mythology and literature such as The Odyssey, The Aenid, Shakespearian drama and the epic Gilgamesh stands as main influences, and lends depth and credibility to the story. I know there are a multitude of metal fans who love the fantasy concept but are outright embarrassed with how the medium is usually transferred into the metal context; clichéd and without any finesse or depth. This album and its lyrics is a deliberate attempt to speak to these individuals - and anyone else willing to share the journey.
Musically, this album sure does not stray backwards, quite the opposite. More bombastic, orchestral and progressive is how I would like to describe the material, and we have gone far to ensure the music accompanies the epic described within the lyrics. I would also like to share some of the song titles that will appear on the new album include; "The Tempest", "A Stranger I know", "The Shadow of the Mithril Mountains", "A Thousand Towers White".
Expect momentous sonical vistas from phantasic worlds when this journey starts in 2011."
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| Source: | metalstorm.net |
| Band profile: | Dragonland |
Power Quest - Issue New Album Update
Before entering the studio next month, Power Quest have issued another update on the new material:
"Just a month to go now until Power Quest return to the studio to record Blood Alliance, the follow up to 2008's Master of Illusion. All songs have been selected and a couple of the titles are "Rising Anew" and "Time to Burn". There will be 9 songs on the album proper with 1 bonus track as well. The band plan to have recording wrapped up during the first week of October.
Power Quest mainman Steve Williams commented: "I don't actually ever recall being so excited about an album as I am about Blood Alliance. I just can't wait for everyone to hear it!"
Recording will take place at Foel Studios in Wales which has seen many famous artists work there over the years including Paul Rodgers, Napalm Death and The Wildhearts."
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"Just a month to go now until Power Quest return to the studio to record Blood Alliance, the follow up to 2008's Master of Illusion. All songs have been selected and a couple of the titles are "Rising Anew" and "Time to Burn". There will be 9 songs on the album proper with 1 bonus track as well. The band plan to have recording wrapped up during the first week of October.
Power Quest mainman Steve Williams commented: "I don't actually ever recall being so excited about an album as I am about Blood Alliance. I just can't wait for everyone to hear it!"
Recording will take place at Foel Studios in Wales which has seen many famous artists work there over the years including Paul Rodgers, Napalm Death and The Wildhearts."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Power Quest |
The Eternal - Album Samples Online
You can now listen/watch to a 10 minute audio sampler for the upcoming new The Eternal album Under A New Sun below. This sampler contains snippets from all eleven tracks on the new album, which will be released on a yet to be determined date.
Under A New Sun cover art] tracklist:
01. Control
02. Under A New Sun
03. Delirium & Desire
04. Nothing Remains Without Us
05. Eclipse
06. The Sleeper The Tea Party)]
07. A Thousand Shades Of You
08. Collapse
09. Despondency
10. Cast In Stone
11. Departure
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Under A New Sun cover art] tracklist:
01. Control
02. Under A New Sun
03. Delirium & Desire
04. Nothing Remains Without Us
05. Eclipse
06. The Sleeper The Tea Party)]
07. A Thousand Shades Of You
08. Collapse
09. Despondency
10. Cast In Stone
11. Departure
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Eternal |
Van Canto - Have A New Video Online
A cappella metal band Van Canto just released their new video for their Grave Digger cover of "Rebellion". The song also features a a guest appearance by Grave Digger frontman Chris Boltendahl. You can watch the clip below. The song comes off the band's new record Tribe Of Force which was released earlier this year.
Commented the band: "This is the best, most professional and most expensive video ever shot. We had more than 300 professional actors and shot more than 20 different locations from Germany to China. We apologize for Van Canto's faces appearing in this clip but we definitely wanted to be a part of it because it makes us feel like rock stars! Yeah!"
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Commented the band: "This is the best, most professional and most expensive video ever shot. We had more than 300 professional actors and shot more than 20 different locations from Germany to China. We apologize for Van Canto's faces appearing in this clip but we definitely wanted to be a part of it because it makes us feel like rock stars! Yeah!"
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Van Canto |
Apocalyptica - New Song Available For Download
Cello metallers Apocalyptica are offering a free mp3 of the brand-new track "At The Gates Of Manala".
Here's the deal. All you have to do is register for the band's regular newsletter at this location. Don't worry, the newsletter is supposed to be "non-annoying and will be sent to you in either Spanish, English or German". If you subscribe now the band will send you "At The Gates Of Manala" as a high quality mp3 for free.
"At The Gates Of Manala" is the opening track for the band's upcoming 7th Symphony, scheduled for a release later this month. Another new track, "End Of Me", was already streaming on the band's MySpace.
7th Symphony cover art] tracklist:
01. At The Gates Of Manala
02. End Of Me
03. Not Strong Enough
04. 2010
05. Beautiful
06. Broken Pieces
07. On The Roaf Top With Quasimodo
08. Bring Them To Light
09. Sacra
10. Rage Of Poseidon
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Here's the deal. All you have to do is register for the band's regular newsletter at this location. Don't worry, the newsletter is supposed to be "non-annoying and will be sent to you in either Spanish, English or German". If you subscribe now the band will send you "At The Gates Of Manala" as a high quality mp3 for free.
"At The Gates Of Manala" is the opening track for the band's upcoming 7th Symphony, scheduled for a release later this month. Another new track, "End Of Me", was already streaming on the band's MySpace.
7th Symphony cover art] tracklist:
01. At The Gates Of Manala
02. End Of Me
03. Not Strong Enough
04. 2010
05. Beautiful
06. Broken Pieces
07. On The Roaf Top With Quasimodo
08. Bring Them To Light
09. Sacra
10. Rage Of Poseidon
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Apocalyptica |
Firewind - New Album Trailer Online
Greek metal phenomenon Firewind - led by the young guitar sensation Gus G. - has returned with the scathing new effort Days of Defiance, which is easily their defining moment. The much anticipated disc is set for an October 26th North American release (October 25th throughout Europe) and it's a truly ambitious and dynamic opus featuring some of the most brilliant guitar playing the genre has seen in many years. Watch a new trailer featuring a clip of the new World On Fire single below.
This World On Fire single will be available for purchase on digital platforms starting on August 17th, so keep an eye out for that.
Gus G. further states: "Usually when we write an album we let the music come to us and go with the flow. Maybe that's why our albums have variety and you can hear everything from super heavy songs, to speed metal shredding, to rock anthems and ballads. Days of Defiance wasn't much different in the making, but this time we recorded almost all of it in our home studios, which allowed us to be more relaxed. That's why I feel the new album features the best performances by all of us. One of our main goals though was to get a bit more of an 'unpolished' sound and be more raw. I think we achieved it and that gives an extra heaviness to the overall sound. We mixed the album in Helsinki, Finland at Sonic Pump Studios. Nino Laurenne (Thunderstone) and Tapio Pennanen mixed it and they did a killer job. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do."
Be sure to stay tuned in the coming weeks for the new album's cover art and tracklisting.
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This World On Fire single will be available for purchase on digital platforms starting on August 17th, so keep an eye out for that.
Gus G. further states: "Usually when we write an album we let the music come to us and go with the flow. Maybe that's why our albums have variety and you can hear everything from super heavy songs, to speed metal shredding, to rock anthems and ballads. Days of Defiance wasn't much different in the making, but this time we recorded almost all of it in our home studios, which allowed us to be more relaxed. That's why I feel the new album features the best performances by all of us. One of our main goals though was to get a bit more of an 'unpolished' sound and be more raw. I think we achieved it and that gives an extra heaviness to the overall sound. We mixed the album in Helsinki, Finland at Sonic Pump Studios. Nino Laurenne (Thunderstone) and Tapio Pennanen mixed it and they did a killer job. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do."
Be sure to stay tuned in the coming weeks for the new album's cover art and tracklisting.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Firewind |
Iron Fire - New Song Streaming
Iron Fire present their fans a brand-new track, called "Reborn to Darkness". You can listen to the song over at this location.
The new album Metalmorphosized will be released in early October. More details about the album can be found here.
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The new album Metalmorphosized will be released in early October. More details about the album can be found here.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Iron Fire |
Enthroned - Changes In Pentagrammaton US Tour
There has been some slight schedule changes in the North American leg of Enthroned's Pentagramaton World Tour 2010. Due to delay in the acquisition of US Visa's for both Enthroned and Deströyer 666, some dates of the tour have been postponed. Here's an update on the situation:
"Enthroned and Deströyer 666 received their visas way too late from the US Embassy due to the slow going of some people involved within the booking process. Both bands received their Visas on Wednesday 4th when we were supposed to be already on the plane flying towards the US, the plane tickets had to be re-booked and unfortunately there was no single flight available from Belgium to the US with that company before Friday evening. Deströyer 666 had the chance to get their flights on Thursday from London direction Newark Airport.
We are utterly pissed off and frustrated by this lack of competence shown by those persons involved, but each situation has its good and bad sides and do not worry this tour will happened and here's all the information:
- The NY show is postpone to the 31st of August
- The Virginia show is also postponed to the 1st September
- Raleigh & Atlanta will happen but unfortunately without Enthroned, we tried our best to make those gigs happened but well at least Deströyer 666 will be there and will kick your fuckin' arse!
- Then we will join the tour in Tampa FL, and the rest of the tour will happened just as planed.
I guess its useless to say that we are pissed off and quite annoyed towards the fans over there who got fucked by those incompetent people but we insist on the fact that we can only feel sorry for those unprofessional persons, our hatred is at its paroxysm and one thing is for sure: we'll unleash all that fury and frustration on the following shows, we count on you, each show shall be a fuckin riot!"
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"Enthroned and Deströyer 666 received their visas way too late from the US Embassy due to the slow going of some people involved within the booking process. Both bands received their Visas on Wednesday 4th when we were supposed to be already on the plane flying towards the US, the plane tickets had to be re-booked and unfortunately there was no single flight available from Belgium to the US with that company before Friday evening. Deströyer 666 had the chance to get their flights on Thursday from London direction Newark Airport.
We are utterly pissed off and frustrated by this lack of competence shown by those persons involved, but each situation has its good and bad sides and do not worry this tour will happened and here's all the information:
- The NY show is postpone to the 31st of August
- The Virginia show is also postponed to the 1st September
- Raleigh & Atlanta will happen but unfortunately without Enthroned, we tried our best to make those gigs happened but well at least Deströyer 666 will be there and will kick your fuckin' arse!
- Then we will join the tour in Tampa FL, and the rest of the tour will happened just as planed.
I guess its useless to say that we are pissed off and quite annoyed towards the fans over there who got fucked by those incompetent people but we insist on the fact that we can only feel sorry for those unprofessional persons, our hatred is at its paroxysm and one thing is for sure: we'll unleash all that fury and frustration on the following shows, we count on you, each show shall be a fuckin riot!"
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Enthroned |
| Event: | Enthroned + Deströyer 666: Pentagrammaton World Tour |