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Grand Magus - Part Ways With Drummer
The band make the following announcement on their official website:
"Drummer Fredrik "Trisse" Liefvendahl is no longer in Grand Magus. His replacement will be announced when the time is right.
Trisse has been in Grand Magus for 8 years and will always be a part of the bands legacy. We wish him all the best for the future.
Grand Magus will now start writing new material. Expect more news very soon.
Grand Magus"
"Drummer Fredrik "Trisse" Liefvendahl is no longer in Grand Magus. His replacement will be announced when the time is right.
Trisse has been in Grand Magus for 8 years and will always be a part of the bands legacy. We wish him all the best for the future.
Grand Magus will now start writing new material. Expect more news very soon.
Grand Magus"
| Source: | grandmagus.com |
| Band profile: | Grand Magus |
Therion - Johnsson Won't Sing Anymore
Christopher Jhonsson announced that he will quit singing in a email sent to Therion's website. He explains:
"As was announced on the Metal Mania festivals, I am going to retire from vocals. The reasons for this are two. One is that I feel it's not fun to sing anymore (even though I have enjoyed playing the old songs on guitar), the voice is getting weaker over the years and I experienced problems at the end of the US/Canada tour. The problem isn't only getting older, but rather that we basically never rehearse as a band and therefore I don't keep my throat "warm". It simply doesn't work to not sing for half a year and then go on tour for 2 months and shout every evening. It used to work when I was younger, but now I feel it's not comfortable anymore and when it doesn't feel right, it's definatly time to stop.
The second reason is that we anyway would like to stop playing old songs. By old I mean Lepaca Klifffoth and older. We are now working on our 13:th studio album and it is getting harder and harder to choose which songs to play live. The number of "classics" - songs that we more or less must play - is growing all the time and we don't want to end up like one of those bands where you know beforehand 95% for sure what songs that are going to be played. We want to be able to have space to play a couple of unexpected songs each new tour.
We of course realize that many fans will miss those brutal songs, but we are convinced that those fans also will prefer to hear something new each time from the Theli album and onwards.
Besides old songs, this will have an effect on the choice on some newer songs. For example, I'd normally sing in To Mega Therion, Invocation of Naamah, In The Desert Of Set and Typhon. I guess I in normal cases seldomly have to sing in To Mega Therion anyway - good crowds tends to do that for me!
Typhon would anyway not be on the set list on the next tour, there's so many songs we haven't played from that album. Personally I would rather do An Arrow From The Sun and the title track Lemuria next time.
As for Desert Of Set I guess we're not gonna play it and regarding Invocation Of Naamah, we might not play it or we could experiment with Mats doing some harsher type of voice on my parts, he's a pretty flexible singer as you might know by now (and he has said he don't have any principles against doing some growling type of vocals as long as it's just some few parts). So time shall tell what happens around that."
"As was announced on the Metal Mania festivals, I am going to retire from vocals. The reasons for this are two. One is that I feel it's not fun to sing anymore (even though I have enjoyed playing the old songs on guitar), the voice is getting weaker over the years and I experienced problems at the end of the US/Canada tour. The problem isn't only getting older, but rather that we basically never rehearse as a band and therefore I don't keep my throat "warm". It simply doesn't work to not sing for half a year and then go on tour for 2 months and shout every evening. It used to work when I was younger, but now I feel it's not comfortable anymore and when it doesn't feel right, it's definatly time to stop.
The second reason is that we anyway would like to stop playing old songs. By old I mean Lepaca Klifffoth and older. We are now working on our 13:th studio album and it is getting harder and harder to choose which songs to play live. The number of "classics" - songs that we more or less must play - is growing all the time and we don't want to end up like one of those bands where you know beforehand 95% for sure what songs that are going to be played. We want to be able to have space to play a couple of unexpected songs each new tour.
We of course realize that many fans will miss those brutal songs, but we are convinced that those fans also will prefer to hear something new each time from the Theli album and onwards.
Besides old songs, this will have an effect on the choice on some newer songs. For example, I'd normally sing in To Mega Therion, Invocation of Naamah, In The Desert Of Set and Typhon. I guess I in normal cases seldomly have to sing in To Mega Therion anyway - good crowds tends to do that for me!
Typhon would anyway not be on the set list on the next tour, there's so many songs we haven't played from that album. Personally I would rather do An Arrow From The Sun and the title track Lemuria next time.
As for Desert Of Set I guess we're not gonna play it and regarding Invocation Of Naamah, we might not play it or we could experiment with Mats doing some harsher type of voice on my parts, he's a pretty flexible singer as you might know by now (and he has said he don't have any principles against doing some growling type of vocals as long as it's just some few parts). So time shall tell what happens around that."
| Source: | megatherion.com |
| Band profile: | Therion |
Jon Oliva's Pain - Sign With AFM Records
Jon Oliva's Project "Jon Oliva's Pain" have inked a deal with AFM Records for the release of the a new album. The album tentatively entitled "Maniacal Renderings" is set to be released on Sepetmber 2006. The album was recorded (on more time) at Audio Lab Studios in Tampa, Florida.
Oliva Commented on the deal with AFM: "AFM was the obvious choice for us. Complete dedication to their bands, in both support and marketing, is the reason we have made this critical move. The next record for JON OLIVA'S PAIN is taking on a new and more intense direction. We needed a label that not only understood what we are trying to do, but embraced it with genuine excitement. Knowing that your record company is really pumped about the new music helps to drive the recording process to a whole new level of intensity....We're going to push every button possible!"
In a press release the album was described as: "a more progressive, complex and dramatic edge without sacrificing any of the song writing quality that fans have come to expect during Oliva's 25-year career."
Before the release of the new album Jon Olivia's Pain had announced some dates around europe, in which they will playing some songs from the new album for the press and "a few lucky fans" backstage.
The dates are the following:
Apr. 15 - Gysenberghalle - Herne, GER
Apr. 16 - Löwensaal - Nuremberg, GER
Apr. 18 - Planet Music - Wien, AUT
Apr. 19 - Wighwam - Budapest, HUN
Apr. 21 - Rainbow - Milan, ITA
Apr. 22 - Tempo Rock - Reggio Emilia, ITA
Apr. 24 - Backstage - Munich, GER
Apr. 26 - Deboerderij - Zoetermeer, NETH
Apr. 28 - Juz Live Club - Andernach, GER
Apr. 29 - Oktoberhallen - Aalst, BEL (Pestpop Festival)
Apr. 30 - venue TBA - Aalst, BEL (Acoustic show)
Jun. 23-24 - Bang Your Head Festival - Balingen, GER
Jul. 08 - Rock Harz Open Air Osterode - Dorste, Lower Saxony, GER
Read more ››
Oliva Commented on the deal with AFM: "AFM was the obvious choice for us. Complete dedication to their bands, in both support and marketing, is the reason we have made this critical move. The next record for JON OLIVA'S PAIN is taking on a new and more intense direction. We needed a label that not only understood what we are trying to do, but embraced it with genuine excitement. Knowing that your record company is really pumped about the new music helps to drive the recording process to a whole new level of intensity....We're going to push every button possible!"
In a press release the album was described as: "a more progressive, complex and dramatic edge without sacrificing any of the song writing quality that fans have come to expect during Oliva's 25-year career."
Before the release of the new album Jon Olivia's Pain had announced some dates around europe, in which they will playing some songs from the new album for the press and "a few lucky fans" backstage.
The dates are the following:
Apr. 15 - Gysenberghalle - Herne, GER
Apr. 16 - Löwensaal - Nuremberg, GER
Apr. 18 - Planet Music - Wien, AUT
Apr. 19 - Wighwam - Budapest, HUN
Apr. 21 - Rainbow - Milan, ITA
Apr. 22 - Tempo Rock - Reggio Emilia, ITA
Apr. 24 - Backstage - Munich, GER
Apr. 26 - Deboerderij - Zoetermeer, NETH
Apr. 28 - Juz Live Club - Andernach, GER
Apr. 29 - Oktoberhallen - Aalst, BEL (Pestpop Festival)
Apr. 30 - venue TBA - Aalst, BEL (Acoustic show)
Jun. 23-24 - Bang Your Head Festival - Balingen, GER
Jul. 08 - Rock Harz Open Air Osterode - Dorste, Lower Saxony, GER
Read more ››
| Source: | jonoliva.net |
| Band profile: | Jon Oliva's Pain |
Mercenary - Bassist Leaves
Henrik "Kral" Andersen decided to leave Mercenary, the band parted ways with Kral in a friendly way. The reason of the departure hasn't been reveled but it's expected that Kral deliver a statement soon.
The recording of the new album is not going to be affected; the band explains that they have been working on the new album in Kral's absence for two months. Mikkel Sandager will be in charge of writing the lyrics (as well of doing the vocals as usual and the screams for this time). Also the plans for touring won't be affected.
In other hand the band started searching for a replacement to play & that also can do the screams
The requirements of the band are the following:
"- Must have a deeply dedicated and serious mind.
- Must have 100 % devotion to the band
- Must be able to rehearse intensively in certain periods in Mercenary's rehearsals near Aalborg, Denmark.
- Be a male between 20 - 35 years.
- Be able to growl, scream, do 'melodic shouting' and play the bass
- Be able to learn the old songs quickly
- Be able to restrict his drinking on tour/shows (No drinking before shows)
- Must have a personal image fitting a serious metal band
- be able and willing to tour extensively in periods.
Live and studio experience is an advantage but not a necessity.
We would like to receive material from interested personas ASAP, please send demos (cds only) along with contact info and preferable also a recent picture to:
Mercenary
C/o Hvorupgårdvej 12
9400 Nørresundby
Denmark
Alternatively, you can send mp3s to :
mercenary.audition@gmail.com
Serious applications only
The tour schedule so far can be seen in the tour section."
The recording of the new album is not going to be affected; the band explains that they have been working on the new album in Kral's absence for two months. Mikkel Sandager will be in charge of writing the lyrics (as well of doing the vocals as usual and the screams for this time). Also the plans for touring won't be affected.
In other hand the band started searching for a replacement to play & that also can do the screams
The requirements of the band are the following:
"- Must have a deeply dedicated and serious mind.
- Must have 100 % devotion to the band
- Must be able to rehearse intensively in certain periods in Mercenary's rehearsals near Aalborg, Denmark.
- Be a male between 20 - 35 years.
- Be able to growl, scream, do 'melodic shouting' and play the bass
- Be able to learn the old songs quickly
- Be able to restrict his drinking on tour/shows (No drinking before shows)
- Must have a personal image fitting a serious metal band
- be able and willing to tour extensively in periods.
Live and studio experience is an advantage but not a necessity.
We would like to receive material from interested personas ASAP, please send demos (cds only) along with contact info and preferable also a recent picture to:
Mercenary
C/o Hvorupgårdvej 12
9400 Nørresundby
Denmark
Alternatively, you can send mp3s to :
mercenary.audition@gmail.com
Serious applications only
The tour schedule so far can be seen in the tour section."
| Source: | mercenary.dk |
| Band profile: | Mercenary |
Om - New Album & More Releases
OM have recorded and mixed their new album "Conference of the Birds" which is slated for release in March 2006 on Holy Mountain. The album will be released on both LP and CD formats. The record was engineered by Billy Anderson (Melvins, Neurosis, Fantomas). A split 7" with Six Organs of Admittance has also been completed and will be released by Holy Mountain. Finally, OM have completed material for a forthcoming split 10" with Current 93. This will be released on vinyl by Neurot Recordings and on CD by Durtro Jnana in early spring 2006.
http://www.holymountain.com/om/
http://www.holymountain.com/om/
| Band profile: | Om |
Peeping Tom (Mike Patton) - Release Announced
Ipeca Recordings reveal the release date of Peeping Tom self title album due to 30 May 2006.
Peeping Tom is a projet by Mike Patton (Ex-Faith No More, Ex-Mr. Bungle, Fantomas) in which he has been working the last 6 years. The album will count with many guests.
The tracklist and the guests are the following:
1) Five Seconds (featuring Odd Nosdam)
2) Mojo (featuring Rahzel and Dan the Automator)
3) Don't Even Trip (featuring Amon Tobin)
4) Getaway (featuring Kool Keith)
5) Your Neighborhood Spaceman (featuring Jel and Odd Nosdam)
6) Kill The DJ (featuring Massive Attack)
7) Caipirinha (featuring Bebel Gilberto)
8) Celebrity Death Match (featuring Kid Koala)
9) How U Feelin? (featuring Doseone)
10) Sucker (featuring Norah Jones)
11) We're Not Alone (featuring Dub Trio)
Read more ››
Peeping Tom is a projet by Mike Patton (Ex-Faith No More, Ex-Mr. Bungle, Fantomas) in which he has been working the last 6 years. The album will count with many guests.
The tracklist and the guests are the following:
1) Five Seconds (featuring Odd Nosdam)
2) Mojo (featuring Rahzel and Dan the Automator)
3) Don't Even Trip (featuring Amon Tobin)
4) Getaway (featuring Kool Keith)
5) Your Neighborhood Spaceman (featuring Jel and Odd Nosdam)
6) Kill The DJ (featuring Massive Attack)
7) Caipirinha (featuring Bebel Gilberto)
8) Celebrity Death Match (featuring Kid Koala)
9) How U Feelin? (featuring Doseone)
10) Sucker (featuring Norah Jones)
11) We're Not Alone (featuring Dub Trio)
Read more ››
| Source: | ipecac.com |
Nightwish - "End Of An Era" Tracklist
Finland's Nightwish have announced the final tracklisting for their forthcoming much-anticipated live CD/DVD package "End of an Era", due out June, 2nd.
NIGHTWISH - End Of an Era - Live at Hartwall Arena 21.10.2005
1. Dark Chest Of Wonders
2. Planet Hell
3. Ever Dream
4. Kinslayer
5. Phantom Of The Opera
6. The Siren
7. Sleeping Sun
8. High Hopes
9. Bless The Child
10. Wishmaster
11. Slaying The Dreamer
12. Kuolema tekee taiteilijan
13. Nemo
14. Ghost Love Score
15. Stone People
16. Creek Mary´s Blood
17. Over The Hills and Far Away
18. Wish I Had an Angel
http://www.nuclearblast.de
NIGHTWISH - End Of an Era - Live at Hartwall Arena 21.10.2005
1. Dark Chest Of Wonders
2. Planet Hell
3. Ever Dream
4. Kinslayer
5. Phantom Of The Opera
6. The Siren
7. Sleeping Sun
8. High Hopes
9. Bless The Child
10. Wishmaster
11. Slaying The Dreamer
12. Kuolema tekee taiteilijan
13. Nemo
14. Ghost Love Score
15. Stone People
16. Creek Mary´s Blood
17. Over The Hills and Far Away
18. Wish I Had an Angel
http://www.nuclearblast.de
| Band profile: | Nightwish |
Nightrage - Guitarist Gus G. Leaves The Band
Guitarist Gus G. decided to leave the band, the following statement from him is posted on Nightrage webiste:
"Hello friends!
Hope this message finds you all well. After long discussions with Marios we both decided that it"s best for me to stop playing with Nightrage.
The reason behind this decision is that I simply don"t have enough time these days to write, rehearse and tour with the band, whenever they decide to do so.
I"ve felt bad that I couldn"t tour 100% with Nightrage and only played selected shows. Nightrage IS an active band and needs its members to be there 100%.
The new line-up is killer and everyone gets along. I don"t wanna be the weak link. On the other hand, I need to give my own band (Firewind) full attention as well.
So from now on, we go separate ways. However, we decided to do one last show together @ Inferno festival in Oslo, Norway on April 13th. So, I"d be very happy
to see as many of you as possible that day, as I"ll descent into chaos one last time with my Nightrage brothers!
Marios, Henric, Fotis and Jimmie: I had a blast playing and making music with you, love ya!
Special thanx to all the crazy metalheads that supported and keep supporting NR!
Stay Metal,
Gus G."
The band is looking for replacements, people interested in the position should send an email to marili@nightrage.com .
"Hello friends!
Hope this message finds you all well. After long discussions with Marios we both decided that it"s best for me to stop playing with Nightrage.
The reason behind this decision is that I simply don"t have enough time these days to write, rehearse and tour with the band, whenever they decide to do so.
I"ve felt bad that I couldn"t tour 100% with Nightrage and only played selected shows. Nightrage IS an active band and needs its members to be there 100%.
The new line-up is killer and everyone gets along. I don"t wanna be the weak link. On the other hand, I need to give my own band (Firewind) full attention as well.
So from now on, we go separate ways. However, we decided to do one last show together @ Inferno festival in Oslo, Norway on April 13th. So, I"d be very happy
to see as many of you as possible that day, as I"ll descent into chaos one last time with my Nightrage brothers!
Marios, Henric, Fotis and Jimmie: I had a blast playing and making music with you, love ya!
Special thanx to all the crazy metalheads that supported and keep supporting NR!
Stay Metal,
Gus G."
The band is looking for replacements, people interested in the position should send an email to marili@nightrage.com .
| Source: | nightrage.com |
| Band profile: | Nightrage |
Angel Dust - New Bassist
Christian Pohlmann will be in charge of playing the the bass for Angel Dust from now on, Pohlman is a friend of former Angel Dust singer Dirk Thurisch. The band is currently working on the pre-production of a new album.
| Source: | angel-dust.de |
| Band profile: | Angel Dust |
Satanic Slaughter - Come Back; New Drummer; Singer
The band Satanic Slaughter decided to "start up again" and announced a new drummer, Fredrik Nilsson who plays in Misericordia. The band is currently looking for a singer, people interested on the position should send "bio, picture and soundsample" to the following address:
SATANIC SLAUGHTER
C/O Andersson
Lantmannagatan 131
58332 Linköping
Sweden
SATANIC SLAUGHTER
C/O Andersson
Lantmannagatan 131
58332 Linköping
Sweden
| Source: | hem.passagen.se |
Dying Fetus - New Material; Keep Looking Drummer
An update from the band was posted on Dying Fetus' Website:
"Apologies for the lack of updates, we know everyone is concerned about the drummer spot, our new album, touring, etc. First off we want to say we are anxious to record and tour after nearly a year off. The demos are going well, and we are spending extra time finalizing the music and composing the lyrics. Our tentative date to enter the studio to record the new album is mid-summer. Secondly, we encourage anyone who is interested in auditioning for the drummer spot to get in touch with us as soon as possible - although we have been holding out to find a permanent member, the show must go on and we have a contingent plan to hire a session drummer if necessary. As far as touring, for now we can only say that we have accepted some very interesting options for later in the year. We will announce names and dates once the details are confirmed!"
"Apologies for the lack of updates, we know everyone is concerned about the drummer spot, our new album, touring, etc. First off we want to say we are anxious to record and tour after nearly a year off. The demos are going well, and we are spending extra time finalizing the music and composing the lyrics. Our tentative date to enter the studio to record the new album is mid-summer. Secondly, we encourage anyone who is interested in auditioning for the drummer spot to get in touch with us as soon as possible - although we have been holding out to find a permanent member, the show must go on and we have a contingent plan to hire a session drummer if necessary. As far as touring, for now we can only say that we have accepted some very interesting options for later in the year. We will announce names and dates once the details are confirmed!"
| Source: | dyingfetus.com |
| Band profile: | Dying Fetus |
Marshall Law - Guitarist Leave The Band
Marshall Law posted the following message on their website:
"Marshall Law regret to announce that guitarist Andy Southwell has left the band for personal reasons. Andy has been a fantastic servant to the band for many years & everyone associated with Marshall Law would like to thank Andy for his contribution & wish him well in his future endeavours. As a result, Marshall Law are now seeking a replacement so anybody interested who feels they what it takes should e-mail vacancies@marshalllaw.co.uk, typing the word Guitarist in the subject field, and attaching a cv/MP3s/photo if possible."
"Marshall Law regret to announce that guitarist Andy Southwell has left the band for personal reasons. Andy has been a fantastic servant to the band for many years & everyone associated with Marshall Law would like to thank Andy for his contribution & wish him well in his future endeavours. As a result, Marshall Law are now seeking a replacement so anybody interested who feels they what it takes should e-mail vacancies@marshalllaw.co.uk, typing the word Guitarist in the subject field, and attaching a cv/MP3s/photo if possible."
| Source: | marshalllaw.co.uk |
Goatwhore - Announce Tracklist For New Album
New Orleans Goatwhore, have released the complete track listing from their Metal Blade debut A Haunting Curse. After finishing up in Mana Studios with Erik Rutan, Goatwhore will hit the road with High on Fire and Watch Them Die starting March 30th and running till May 6th. Goatwhore has also landed the coveted opening spots for Emperor's Los Angeles gigs in July.
A Haunting Curse
Wear These Scars of Testimony
Bloodletting Upon the Cloven Hoof
Alchemy of the Black Sun Cult
My Eyes are the Spears of Chaos
In the Narrow Confines of Defilement
Forever Consumed Oblivion
A Haunting Curse...
Silenced Marked by the Breaking of Bone
Diabolical Submergence of Rebirth
...Of Ashen Slumber
I Avenge Myself
In stores September 2006!
http://www.metalblade.com
thanks Thryce.
A Haunting Curse
Wear These Scars of Testimony
Bloodletting Upon the Cloven Hoof
Alchemy of the Black Sun Cult
My Eyes are the Spears of Chaos
In the Narrow Confines of Defilement
Forever Consumed Oblivion
A Haunting Curse...
Silenced Marked by the Breaking of Bone
Diabolical Submergence of Rebirth
...Of Ashen Slumber
I Avenge Myself
In stores September 2006!
http://www.metalblade.com
thanks Thryce.
| Band profile: | Goatwhore |
Jesu - New EP To Be Released
A new EP entitled "Silver" is set to be released on 11 March 2006 via Hydra Head Records, "Silver" will contain the following songs:
Silver
Star
Wolves
Dead Eyes
And the runtime will be about 29 minutes, samples from the new can be found at http://www.avalancheinc.co.uk/jesusilver.html
Jesu is touring around Europe in the current moments and will do it again with "Final" in May. Finally the band will be recording a second full length album.
Silver
Star
Wolves
Dead Eyes
And the runtime will be about 29 minutes, samples from the new can be found at http://www.avalancheinc.co.uk/jesusilver.html
Jesu is touring around Europe in the current moments and will do it again with "Final" in May. Finally the band will be recording a second full length album.
| Source: | avalancheinc.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Jesu |
Keep Of Kalessin - New Song Online
Keep Of Kalessin posted an mp3 of "The Black Uncharted" from their upcoming album "Armada", download it here.
Also the the tracklist of the album was revail:
1. Surface
2. Crown of the Kings
3. The Black Uncharted
4. Vengeance Rising
5. Many are We
6. Winged Watcher
7. Into the Fire
8. Deluge
9. The Wealth of Darkness
10. Armada
Read more ››
Also the the tracklist of the album was revail:
1. Surface
2. Crown of the Kings
3. The Black Uncharted
4. Vengeance Rising
5. Many are We
6. Winged Watcher
7. Into the Fire
8. Deluge
9. The Wealth of Darkness
10. Armada
Read more ››
| Source: | keepofkalessin.no |
| Band profile: | Keep Of Kalessin |