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Cage - Working On DVD And New Material
Cage has been hard at work on their upcoming DVD/blu-ray release which will have cover artwork done by the amazing Marc Sasso of Dio and Halford fame. This DVD will be packed with two full-length concerts and many one off performances as well. More news on the DVD will be released soon. The band's next CD has also been under the blow torch as six songs have already been recorded but much more work is ahead for their as yet untitled 6th release. The release date for their follow up to Science Of Annihilation has not yet been announced. Keep an eye on the band's website for updates.
| Source: | cageheavymetal.com |
| Band profile: | Cage |
Borknagar - Rejoined By I.C.S Vortex On Upcoming Tour
As was speculated, I.C.S Vortex (ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Arcturus) has returned to Borknagar after the departure of bassist Tyr just last week. I.C.S Vortex will be handling both bass and vocals duties for Borknagar's upcoming tour.
The band is currently working on touring plans for the future. Due to private commitments vocalist Andreas "Vintersorg" Hedlund (Vintersorg, Cronian) is unfortunately not able to join the band on the road for the moment being. Because of this, I.C.S. Vortex will step in to the fold to handle vocal and bass for upcoming live activities.
Guitarist Øystein G. Brun comments: "As stated in several interviews the last couple of month's it's our firm intention to bring the band's live activities up a notch - in respect for all our fans. There is just no way we can dismiss all the requests we get all over the world. We are currently working on some really interesting touring plans, but unfortunately our brother in music Vintersorg is not able to come along for the moment being due to private commitments. So Vortex being a previous member and always a good friend of the band, it feels great to have him back in the fold in order to execute these plans. Also, I would like to express my deepest admiration for Vintersorg's open minded and supportive attitude, embracing the idea to pull this off with Vortex in his absence- to make this a genuine and worthy solution for Borknagar."
Vintersorg comments: "This is just what the band needs at the moment. I'm not leaving the band or anything like that, but my work situation is holding me back for doing these shows. I know I.C.S Vortex will bring all his personality and skills into this to make it perfect! I wish I could be there."
I.C.S Vortex comments: "I am looking forward to see all you old school helmet-wearing mo-fos on the road and to spend some quality time once again with my favorite vikings. Let's make this event "a really special BM party come on!"
More information about the concerts will be posted soon.
The band is currently working on touring plans for the future. Due to private commitments vocalist Andreas "Vintersorg" Hedlund (Vintersorg, Cronian) is unfortunately not able to join the band on the road for the moment being. Because of this, I.C.S. Vortex will step in to the fold to handle vocal and bass for upcoming live activities.
Guitarist Øystein G. Brun comments: "As stated in several interviews the last couple of month's it's our firm intention to bring the band's live activities up a notch - in respect for all our fans. There is just no way we can dismiss all the requests we get all over the world. We are currently working on some really interesting touring plans, but unfortunately our brother in music Vintersorg is not able to come along for the moment being due to private commitments. So Vortex being a previous member and always a good friend of the band, it feels great to have him back in the fold in order to execute these plans. Also, I would like to express my deepest admiration for Vintersorg's open minded and supportive attitude, embracing the idea to pull this off with Vortex in his absence- to make this a genuine and worthy solution for Borknagar."
Vintersorg comments: "This is just what the band needs at the moment. I'm not leaving the band or anything like that, but my work situation is holding me back for doing these shows. I know I.C.S Vortex will bring all his personality and skills into this to make it perfect! I wish I could be there."
I.C.S Vortex comments: "I am looking forward to see all you old school helmet-wearing mo-fos on the road and to spend some quality time once again with my favorite vikings. Let's make this event "a really special BM party come on!"
More information about the concerts will be posted soon.
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Borknagar |
Enthroned - Pentagrammaton World Tour Dates Announced
After the successful release of the latest offering Pentagrammaton, Belgian black metallers Enthroned are now set to tour the world in what they have dubbed as "Pentagrammaton World Tour". Support on the North American chapter will come from Australian black thrashers Deströyer 666. Pentagrammaton, Enthroned's ninth studio offering, was released earlier this year via Regain Records. The following are the dates confirmed:
Aug 04 - Brooklyn, NY @ Europa
Aug 05 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Aug 06 - Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
Aug 07 - Atlanta, GA @ The Drunken Unicorn
Aug 08 - Tampa, FL @ The Brass Mug
Aug 10 - Houston, TX @ Walter's On Washington
Aug 11 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
Aug 12 - El Paso, TX @ Club 101
Aug 13 - Tempe, AZ @ Club Red
Aug 14 - Los Angeles, CA @ Ultra Violet
Aug 15 - Ramona, CA @ Ramona Mainstage
Aug 17 - San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
Aug 18 - Portland, OR @ Satyricon
Aug 19 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
Aug 20 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
Aug 22 - Salt Lake City @ TBA
Aug 23 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
Aug 24 - Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
Aug 25 - Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club
Aug 26 - Detroit, MI @ Blondie's
Aug 27 - Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
Aug 28 - Montreal, QC @ Katacombes
Aug 29 - Philadelphia, PA @ Club Polaris
Sep 03 - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil @ TBA
Sep 04 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil @ Lapa Multishow
Sep 05 - Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Carioca Club
Sep 06 - Porto Allegre, Brazil @ Bar Opiniao
Oct 20 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
Oct 21 - Osnabrück, Germany - TBA
Oct 22 - Ahrnem, Netherlands - Willemeen
Oct 23 - Best, The Netherlands - JC Todo
Oct 24 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
Oct 25 - London, England - Underworld
Oct 26 - Paris, France - Glasart
Oct 27 - Frankfurt, Germany - Nachtleben
Oct 28 - Essen, Germany - Turok
Oct 29 - Berlin, Germany - K17
Oct 30 - Bitterfeld, Germany - Festung
Oct 31 - Nürnberg, Germany - Z-bau
Nov 01 - Laibach, Slovenia - Gala Hala
Nov 02 - Salzburg, Austria - Rockhouse
Nov 03 - Wien, Austria - Scene
Nov 04 - Brno, Czech Republic - Faval
Nov 05 - Bischofswerda, Germany - East Club
Nov 06 - TBA
Nov 07 - Prague, Czech Republic - TBA
Nov 27 - Eschede, Holland - Atak
Dec 08 - Guatemala City, Guatemala - TBA
Dec 09 - San Pedro Sula, Honduras - TBA
Dec 10 - San Salvador, El Salvadore - TBA
Dec 11 - Mexico City, Mexico - Circus Voladera
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Aug 04 - Brooklyn, NY @ Europa
Aug 05 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Aug 06 - Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
Aug 07 - Atlanta, GA @ The Drunken Unicorn
Aug 08 - Tampa, FL @ The Brass Mug
Aug 10 - Houston, TX @ Walter's On Washington
Aug 11 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
Aug 12 - El Paso, TX @ Club 101
Aug 13 - Tempe, AZ @ Club Red
Aug 14 - Los Angeles, CA @ Ultra Violet
Aug 15 - Ramona, CA @ Ramona Mainstage
Aug 17 - San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
Aug 18 - Portland, OR @ Satyricon
Aug 19 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
Aug 20 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
Aug 22 - Salt Lake City @ TBA
Aug 23 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
Aug 24 - Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
Aug 25 - Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club
Aug 26 - Detroit, MI @ Blondie's
Aug 27 - Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
Aug 28 - Montreal, QC @ Katacombes
Aug 29 - Philadelphia, PA @ Club Polaris
Sep 03 - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil @ TBA
Sep 04 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil @ Lapa Multishow
Sep 05 - Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Carioca Club
Sep 06 - Porto Allegre, Brazil @ Bar Opiniao
Oct 20 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
Oct 21 - Osnabrück, Germany - TBA
Oct 22 - Ahrnem, Netherlands - Willemeen
Oct 23 - Best, The Netherlands - JC Todo
Oct 24 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
Oct 25 - London, England - Underworld
Oct 26 - Paris, France - Glasart
Oct 27 - Frankfurt, Germany - Nachtleben
Oct 28 - Essen, Germany - Turok
Oct 29 - Berlin, Germany - K17
Oct 30 - Bitterfeld, Germany - Festung
Oct 31 - Nürnberg, Germany - Z-bau
Nov 01 - Laibach, Slovenia - Gala Hala
Nov 02 - Salzburg, Austria - Rockhouse
Nov 03 - Wien, Austria - Scene
Nov 04 - Brno, Czech Republic - Faval
Nov 05 - Bischofswerda, Germany - East Club
Nov 06 - TBA
Nov 07 - Prague, Czech Republic - TBA
Nov 27 - Eschede, Holland - Atak
Dec 08 - Guatemala City, Guatemala - TBA
Dec 09 - San Pedro Sula, Honduras - TBA
Dec 10 - San Salvador, El Salvadore - TBA
Dec 11 - Mexico City, Mexico - Circus Voladera
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Enthroned |
Apocalyptica - New Track Online
"End Of Me", the first new Apocalyptica single off the upcoming 7th Symphony, is now available for streaming on MySpace. The song was recorded with Gavin Rossdale who the band says is not only "an amazing performer and singer" but also "a wonderful person".
A video for the aforementioned track was shot with Gavin in Los Angeles and will be ready soon. Stay tuned.
A video for the aforementioned track was shot with Gavin in Los Angeles and will be ready soon. Stay tuned.
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Apocalyptica |
Ratt - Vocalist To Undergo Surgery, European Tour Cancelled
Ratt have been forced to cancel their upcoming European tour dates. Vocalist Stephen Pearcy will be undergoing urgent hernia surgery this week. The band regrets missing the European dates on the heels of the release of their first album in eleven years, Infestation, which enjoyed a high chart debut in European territories.
Ratt shares this disappointment with all their European fans who planned to attend the shows at Sweden Rock, Sauna Open Air Festival, UK Download, Hellfest, Graspop Metal Meeting and Gods of Metal as well as their other dates. The band is looking into rescheduling as many of the shows as possible.
Pearcy's doctors anticipate a full recovery in time for Ratt's North American touring schedule, which includes a run with Scorpions, beginning in July and running through September. Ratt wishes Pearcy a speedy recovery."
Ratt shares this disappointment with all their European fans who planned to attend the shows at Sweden Rock, Sauna Open Air Festival, UK Download, Hellfest, Graspop Metal Meeting and Gods of Metal as well as their other dates. The band is looking into rescheduling as many of the shows as possible.
Pearcy's doctors anticipate a full recovery in time for Ratt's North American touring schedule, which includes a run with Scorpions, beginning in July and running through September. Ratt wishes Pearcy a speedy recovery."
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ratt |
Contradiction - New Song Online
German thrashers Contradiction have posted a new song titled "Rockin' Transilvania". Check out the track on the band's MySpace. The song, which is actually a hymn, is based upon the strong fellowship between the band and the Transilvania festival organizers.
The band states: "Having played the festival in 2009 we simply had a great time with all people involved and so the band managed to gain a lot of new friends. With all those great memories in our minds we felt honoured being asked to write an exclusive festival song, so we didn't hesitate to create a "hymn" that everybody should be able to sing along."
The band states: "Having played the festival in 2009 we simply had a great time with all people involved and so the band managed to gain a lot of new friends. With all those great memories in our minds we felt honoured being asked to write an exclusive festival song, so we didn't hesitate to create a "hymn" that everybody should be able to sing along."
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Contradiction |
The Project Hate MCMXCIX - New Album Update
Swedish metallers The Project Hate MCMXCIX have issued the following update:
"Finished up the last tune for the coming album yesterday, as mentioned. Yep, there sure are some Gojira influences in a part, there's no denying that. Great, great band. There's also some old-school death metal influences as well as a dash of Exodus and Candlemass at times. You don't even know what's coming your way with this fucken monster, trust me on that. We have stepped up not only one, but a few notches with this material - that's a fact.
Today I sorted the parts for vocals in the latest tune as well as picking out all the parts in all songs where we will have amazing guitar solos courtesy of the fantastic Mike Wead once again. Now I need to finish up the last lyrics for this final track. Ruby is about to record some more pre-production material for the remaining tracks as well and I can't wait to get those, to say the least. It's so great to hear what she puts into our songs and how much of a difference it really makes compared to our old vocalissas, even though they have done a good job over the years - but Ruby's exactly what I have been looking for all my life it feels like. Outstanding girl. Outstanding. I'm sitting here listening to all the tunes with a huge grin on my face, blasting the tunes fucken loud, much to the delight of my neighbors, I'm sure.
Still no news on the label situation. We had some interest last week, but after that I haven't heard anything from them. They really dug what they heard from The Lustrate Process and all as well, so that's weird. I'm not chasing after them though. If they wanna sign us for this album - they will sign us. If not, well, it is what it is. Fuck it then. Good label though with a great roster. We'll see what happens, I guess. All I care about is composing the best damned material I ever composed in my life - and I am content with that for the time being. What happens - happens."
Lord K. Philipson added: "All of my lyrics are now done and it feels fantastic. Now I'll just work even more on the songs until completion of this beast, as mentioned before. Also, all of Mike Wead's sections for solos (there will be a bunch) have been picked out and sent to him so he can put down his magic starting sometime soon. We'll keep you updated on the label situation and Ruby's pre-productions as we go along. Stay tuned."
"Finished up the last tune for the coming album yesterday, as mentioned. Yep, there sure are some Gojira influences in a part, there's no denying that. Great, great band. There's also some old-school death metal influences as well as a dash of Exodus and Candlemass at times. You don't even know what's coming your way with this fucken monster, trust me on that. We have stepped up not only one, but a few notches with this material - that's a fact.
Today I sorted the parts for vocals in the latest tune as well as picking out all the parts in all songs where we will have amazing guitar solos courtesy of the fantastic Mike Wead once again. Now I need to finish up the last lyrics for this final track. Ruby is about to record some more pre-production material for the remaining tracks as well and I can't wait to get those, to say the least. It's so great to hear what she puts into our songs and how much of a difference it really makes compared to our old vocalissas, even though they have done a good job over the years - but Ruby's exactly what I have been looking for all my life it feels like. Outstanding girl. Outstanding. I'm sitting here listening to all the tunes with a huge grin on my face, blasting the tunes fucken loud, much to the delight of my neighbors, I'm sure.
Still no news on the label situation. We had some interest last week, but after that I haven't heard anything from them. They really dug what they heard from The Lustrate Process and all as well, so that's weird. I'm not chasing after them though. If they wanna sign us for this album - they will sign us. If not, well, it is what it is. Fuck it then. Good label though with a great roster. We'll see what happens, I guess. All I care about is composing the best damned material I ever composed in my life - and I am content with that for the time being. What happens - happens."
Lord K. Philipson added: "All of my lyrics are now done and it feels fantastic. Now I'll just work even more on the songs until completion of this beast, as mentioned before. Also, all of Mike Wead's sections for solos (there will be a bunch) have been picked out and sent to him so he can put down his magic starting sometime soon. We'll keep you updated on the label situation and Ruby's pre-productions as we go along. Stay tuned."
| Source: | theprojecthate.net |
| Band profile: | The Project Hate MCMXCIX |
Korn - Audio Samples Of Entire New Album, New Video Online
Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on Korn III - Remember Who You Are, the forthcoming album from US metallers Korn, are available for streaming at this location.
Also a video for a new song, entitled "Oildale (Leave Me Alone)", can be viewed at this location.
Korn III - Remember Who You Are will be released on uly 13 via Roadrunner Records.
Korn III - Remember Who You Are [cover art] tracklist:
01. Oildale (Leave Me Alone)
02. Pop A Pill
03. Fear Is A Place To Leave
04. Move On
05. Lead The Parade
06. Let The Guilt Go
07. The Past
08. Never Around
09. Are You Ready To Live?
10. Holding All These Lies
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Also a video for a new song, entitled "Oildale (Leave Me Alone)", can be viewed at this location.
Korn III - Remember Who You Are will be released on uly 13 via Roadrunner Records.
Korn III - Remember Who You Are [cover art] tracklist:
01. Oildale (Leave Me Alone)
02. Pop A Pill
03. Fear Is A Place To Leave
04. Move On
05. Lead The Parade
06. Let The Guilt Go
07. The Past
08. Never Around
09. Are You Ready To Live?
10. Holding All These Lies
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Korn |
Nevermore - N. American Tour With Warbringer, Hatesphere
Nevermore just revealed the dates for their North American headlining tour. The band will tour with Warbringer, Mutiny Within and Hatesphere. Dates are below.
Just in case you're one of the five persons on the planet that don't know Nevermore have a new album out, The Obsidian Conspiracy, click here for the details.
23.09.2010 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre
24.09.2010 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
25.09.2010 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
26.09.2010 - San Fransisco, CA - Slim's
28.09.2010 - Los Angeles, CA - Key Club
30.09.2010 - Santa Ana, CA - Galaxy Theatre
01.10.2010 - Ramona, CA - Ramona Mainstage
02.10.2010 - Mesa, AZ - U.B.'s Bar
03.10.2010 - Tucson, AZ - The Rock
05.10.2010 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
06.10.2010 - Tulsa, OK - Marquee
07.10.2010 - FT. Worth, TX - Ridglea Theater
08.10.2010 - San Antonio, TX - Scout Bar
09.10.2010 - Houston, TX - Numbers
11.10.2010 - Austin, TX - Emo's Alternative Lounging
13.10.2010 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
14.10.2010 - Raleigh, NC - Volume 11
15.10.2010 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx
16.10.2010 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
17.10.2010 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero
19.10.2010 - New York, NY - The Gramercy Theatre
20.10.2010 - Montreal, QC - FouFounes
21.10.2010 - London, ON - Music Hall
22.10.2010 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
23.10.2010 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
25.10.2010 - Pittsburgh, PA - Diesel Nightclub
26.10.2010 - Louisville, KY - Headliner's Music Hall
27.10.2010 - Detroit, MI - Blondie's
29.10.2010 - Chicago, IL - Reggie Rock Club
30.10.2010 - Milwaukee, WI - Rave
31.10.2010 - St. Paul, MN - Station 4
01.11.2010 - Winnpeg, MB - Royal Albert Arms
02.11.2010 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
04.11.2010 - Calgary, AL - The Republik
05.11.2010 - Edmonton, AL - Pawn Shop
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Just in case you're one of the five persons on the planet that don't know Nevermore have a new album out, The Obsidian Conspiracy, click here for the details.
23.09.2010 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre
24.09.2010 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
25.09.2010 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
26.09.2010 - San Fransisco, CA - Slim's
28.09.2010 - Los Angeles, CA - Key Club
30.09.2010 - Santa Ana, CA - Galaxy Theatre
01.10.2010 - Ramona, CA - Ramona Mainstage
02.10.2010 - Mesa, AZ - U.B.'s Bar
03.10.2010 - Tucson, AZ - The Rock
05.10.2010 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
06.10.2010 - Tulsa, OK - Marquee
07.10.2010 - FT. Worth, TX - Ridglea Theater
08.10.2010 - San Antonio, TX - Scout Bar
09.10.2010 - Houston, TX - Numbers
11.10.2010 - Austin, TX - Emo's Alternative Lounging
13.10.2010 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
14.10.2010 - Raleigh, NC - Volume 11
15.10.2010 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx
16.10.2010 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
17.10.2010 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero
19.10.2010 - New York, NY - The Gramercy Theatre
20.10.2010 - Montreal, QC - FouFounes
21.10.2010 - London, ON - Music Hall
22.10.2010 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
23.10.2010 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
25.10.2010 - Pittsburgh, PA - Diesel Nightclub
26.10.2010 - Louisville, KY - Headliner's Music Hall
27.10.2010 - Detroit, MI - Blondie's
29.10.2010 - Chicago, IL - Reggie Rock Club
30.10.2010 - Milwaukee, WI - Rave
31.10.2010 - St. Paul, MN - Station 4
01.11.2010 - Winnpeg, MB - Royal Albert Arms
02.11.2010 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
04.11.2010 - Calgary, AL - The Republik
05.11.2010 - Edmonton, AL - Pawn Shop
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Nevermore |
| Event: | Nevermore: N. American Tour |
Jag Panzer - Signs With SPV/Sony
In a brutally short update, US Power metallers Jag Panzer have announced the signing of a new record deal with SPV/Sony. The band will enter the studio in August to begin recording their 9th Studio album titled Scourge Of The Light.
While we wait for updates, you can check Jag Panzer on MySpace.
While we wait for updates, you can check Jag Panzer on MySpace.
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Jag Panzer |
Avatar - To Tour Germany In September
Avatar (no, not that Avatar) have confirmed their first-ever German headline tour in September. In addition, two new gigs in Sweden are confirmed too; one of them in Gothenburg at the official Metaltown afterparty in Parken, June 18th, the other in Växjö on June 22nd. As previously announced, the band will also support Dark Tranquillity in Scandinavia in October.
18/06 - Parken, Göteborg
22/06 - Växjö, Musikhuset
16/09 - Hamburg, 59to1
18/09 - Stuttgart, Universum
19/09 - Frankfurt, Nachtleben
20/09 - Cologne, Underground
21/09 - Berlin, Comet Club
22/09 - Hamburg, Logo
18/06 - Parken, Göteborg
22/06 - Växjö, Musikhuset
16/09 - Hamburg, 59to1
18/09 - Stuttgart, Universum
19/09 - Frankfurt, Nachtleben
20/09 - Cologne, Underground
21/09 - Berlin, Comet Club
22/09 - Hamburg, Logo
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Avatar |
| Event: | Avatar |
Borknagar - Part Ways With Bassist
Erik Tiwaz (aka Tyr) has parted ways with Borknagar again (he already left the band once in 2004 and re-joined in 2008).
Tiwaz has decided to leave the Norwegian melodic black metal outfit due to "general disagreements". The band insists that the split happened in a "friendly manner and with mutual respect". The band also wishes him the best of luck for future endeavours.
More news to follow soon.
Tiwaz has decided to leave the Norwegian melodic black metal outfit due to "general disagreements". The band insists that the split happened in a "friendly manner and with mutual respect". The band also wishes him the best of luck for future endeavours.
More news to follow soon.
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Borknagar |
Battlelore - Enter The Studio In June
Finnish Epic Metal masters Battlelore issued the first update on their upcoming album:
"We will begin the recordings of our next album in early June at Sound Supreme Studios (FIN) with Janne Saksa, who will engineer and produce the album. The legendary Dan Swanö will do the mixing and hopefully, we'll get the whole battle package out in early fall of 2010. Stylistically, we have turned back to the old school style of songs with grinding drums and fast guitars! This will also be our first concept album and the songs will relate the story of Tolkien's tragic hero Túrin Turambar."
"We will begin the recordings of our next album in early June at Sound Supreme Studios (FIN) with Janne Saksa, who will engineer and produce the album. The legendary Dan Swanö will do the mixing and hopefully, we'll get the whole battle package out in early fall of 2010. Stylistically, we have turned back to the old school style of songs with grinding drums and fast guitars! This will also be our first concept album and the songs will relate the story of Tolkien's tragic hero Túrin Turambar."
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Battlelore |
Mirror Of Deception - Finished Recording New Album
The guys from German doomsters Mirror Of Decption have announced they finished the recordings for the new album, A Smouldering Fire at Soundmann Studio in Stuttgart. The next step will be doing the mix. The release is planned for October 2010. Further details to follow.
Find out more about Mirror Of Deception on MySpace.
Find out more about Mirror Of Deception on MySpace.
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Mirror Of Deception |
Aska - Sign With Pure Steel Records
Traditional US metallers Aska have signed a record deal with Pure Steel Records. The band will also be releasing the albums Avenger and Absolute Power on vinyl. Aska will enter the studio within the next month to record the successor to Absolute Power. The new album will be released at the end of 2010/the beginning of 2011.
The band adds: "Aska, the band around Omen vocalist George Call signed to Pure Steel Records. We will release the fantastic albums Avenger and Absolute Power always as single vinyl on an exclusive Gatefold-LP (180gr). 100 colored, 425 black. Release date will be on 11.09.2010 (SwordBrothers Festival). There is nothing more to say about both albums than: "Absolute musthaves for any US-Metal traditionlists" and it would be a shame not to press them on vinyl."
Audio samples and more information about the band on MySpace.
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The band adds: "Aska, the band around Omen vocalist George Call signed to Pure Steel Records. We will release the fantastic albums Avenger and Absolute Power always as single vinyl on an exclusive Gatefold-LP (180gr). 100 colored, 425 black. Release date will be on 11.09.2010 (SwordBrothers Festival). There is nothing more to say about both albums than: "Absolute musthaves for any US-Metal traditionlists" and it would be a shame not to press them on vinyl."
Audio samples and more information about the band on MySpace.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Aska |