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Empire - Set Release Date For New Album
Empire, featuring Tony Martin (ex-Black Sabbath) on vocals and guitarist Rolf Munkes (also in Majesty), have set the release date for their upcoming album "Raven Ride" for 12 may 2006. A sample from this album can be found here.
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| Source: | empire-rock.com |
Virgin Black - To Release 3 Albums In 2006
The following press release by The End Records was posted at Virgin Black's website:
"The music world is rife with bold claims that deliver little. Virgin Black is a band that has historically not only avoided that pitfall, but soared above it.
The scope of its latest offering is ambitious almost to the point of absurdity.
In a groundbreaking endeavour, Australia's premier experimentalists will release three albums simultaneously. Each is a separate entity, but each is also linked through recurring musical themes and artistic motifs. When fully unfurled in all its grandeur, listeners will experience a grandiloquent two and a half hour Requiem Mass with three stages of evolution.
Requiem - pianissimo is an entirely classical album with instrumentation performed by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and featuring spectacular choral arrangements along with tenor, mezzo-soprano and soprano solo voices. Requiem - pianissimo forsakes guitars and drums in favour of the melancholic tragedy and bombastic dynamics of classical composition.
Requiem - mezzo forte is where the band joins the orchestra and strikes a balance more reminiscent of previous Virgin Black outings, albeit, with greater epic breadth.
Requiem - fortissimo unleashes a sound infinitely heavier than anything in Virgin Black's history. While still retaining an air of classical sensibility, it concludes the series with an intense dose of death/doom.
With Virgin Black, ambition is a given. Requiem is beyond ambition."
"The music world is rife with bold claims that deliver little. Virgin Black is a band that has historically not only avoided that pitfall, but soared above it.
The scope of its latest offering is ambitious almost to the point of absurdity.
In a groundbreaking endeavour, Australia's premier experimentalists will release three albums simultaneously. Each is a separate entity, but each is also linked through recurring musical themes and artistic motifs. When fully unfurled in all its grandeur, listeners will experience a grandiloquent two and a half hour Requiem Mass with three stages of evolution.
Requiem - pianissimo is an entirely classical album with instrumentation performed by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and featuring spectacular choral arrangements along with tenor, mezzo-soprano and soprano solo voices. Requiem - pianissimo forsakes guitars and drums in favour of the melancholic tragedy and bombastic dynamics of classical composition.
Requiem - mezzo forte is where the band joins the orchestra and strikes a balance more reminiscent of previous Virgin Black outings, albeit, with greater epic breadth.
Requiem - fortissimo unleashes a sound infinitely heavier than anything in Virgin Black's history. While still retaining an air of classical sensibility, it concludes the series with an intense dose of death/doom.
With Virgin Black, ambition is a given. Requiem is beyond ambition."
| Source: | virginblack.com |
| Band profile: | Virgin Black |
Luca Turilli - New Album & New Band
Rhapsody guitarist Luca Turilli presented his new album entitled "The Infinite Wonders Of Creation" to be released April 21th - 24th, 2006. This, his third solo album represent the last part of his "epic" trilogy. In this new album Luca will be also playing the keyboards, the rest of the line up is the following: vocalist Olaf Hayer, bassist Sascha Paeth and drummer Robert Hunecke-Rizzo and guest vocalist Bridget Fogle.
Luca also presented his new project Luca Turilli's Dreamquest, in this band Luca Turilli will play only the keyboard (and not the guitar as he is used to). A debut album entitled "Lost Horizons" will be released later (apparently in this year).
You can check out both press releases (about his new album and about his new band) on his official website: http://www.das-buero-jaeger.de/lucaturilli/
Luca also presented his new project Luca Turilli's Dreamquest, in this band Luca Turilli will play only the keyboard (and not the guitar as he is used to). A debut album entitled "Lost Horizons" will be released later (apparently in this year).
You can check out both press releases (about his new album and about his new band) on his official website: http://www.das-buero-jaeger.de/lucaturilli/
| Band profile: | Luca Turilli |
Trouble - Update
The doom band Trouble finished the recording of their upcoming album and the mastering should be done by the end of March. The band expects the album to be release in June, but there is nothing confirmed. What's confirmed is the release date of "Live in Stockholm" DVD which will come out on March 26, 2006.
In other news the albums "Psalm 9" and "The Skull" are going to be re-released later in 2006.
In other news the albums "Psalm 9" and "The Skull" are going to be re-released later in 2006.
| Source: | newtrouble.com |
| Band profile: | Trouble |
Peccatum - Comes To An End
The band posted the following message on their official website:
"After eight years of creating within the borders of Peccatum, Ihsahn and Ihriel have decided to go elsewhere with their music. Ihsahn is going solo and Ihriel will continue her work in Star of Ash. They both still run Mnemosyne productions and Symphonique Studio, and will definitely continue to explore the outer boundaries of dark music in many years to come - 'To boldly go where no man has gone before'. Ihriel and Ihsahn would like to take the opportunity to thank all Peccatum fans and listeners, and hope they will find equal pains and pleasures in their new musical endeavours."
"After eight years of creating within the borders of Peccatum, Ihsahn and Ihriel have decided to go elsewhere with their music. Ihsahn is going solo and Ihriel will continue her work in Star of Ash. They both still run Mnemosyne productions and Symphonique Studio, and will definitely continue to explore the outer boundaries of dark music in many years to come - 'To boldly go where no man has gone before'. Ihriel and Ihsahn would like to take the opportunity to thank all Peccatum fans and listeners, and hope they will find equal pains and pleasures in their new musical endeavours."
| Source: | peccatum.com |
Into Eternity - Original Drummer To Record New CD
Guitarist Tim Roth posted the following message on Into Eternity's website:
"Hi everyone,
The new album is still underway for us. Right now we are looking at 11 songs for the new album. Each song is a bit more compact compared to what we usually have done in the past. Seven of the songs clock in at just over 3 minutes. I thought it would be different to try to fit in multiple time changes and riffs/solos in a shorter time frame. I know I have a low attention span when it comes to long songs, movies or whatever the case may be, so it is a small change for us. Every song is going to still have a lot going on, so our style will still be intact.
Now on to the main reason for this update. Into Eternity would like to welcome back our original drummer Jim Austin, who will be playing on our new record. Everybody is familiar with Jim's drumming style from our albums "Into Eternity" , "Dead or Dreaming" and "Buried In Oblivion". We are all happy that Jim is willing to help us out with this new record.
Before we get too far ahead of ourselves, we should point out that this arrangement is just for the recording of the album. Jim has a good job now that we wouldn't want him to lose. I think that this will be a good step for us and it will help maintain our sound that we have crafted for almost 10 years now."
"Hi everyone,
The new album is still underway for us. Right now we are looking at 11 songs for the new album. Each song is a bit more compact compared to what we usually have done in the past. Seven of the songs clock in at just over 3 minutes. I thought it would be different to try to fit in multiple time changes and riffs/solos in a shorter time frame. I know I have a low attention span when it comes to long songs, movies or whatever the case may be, so it is a small change for us. Every song is going to still have a lot going on, so our style will still be intact.
Now on to the main reason for this update. Into Eternity would like to welcome back our original drummer Jim Austin, who will be playing on our new record. Everybody is familiar with Jim's drumming style from our albums "Into Eternity" , "Dead or Dreaming" and "Buried In Oblivion". We are all happy that Jim is willing to help us out with this new record.
Before we get too far ahead of ourselves, we should point out that this arrangement is just for the recording of the album. Jim has a good job now that we wouldn't want him to lose. I think that this will be a good step for us and it will help maintain our sound that we have crafted for almost 10 years now."
| Source: | intoeternity.net |
| Band profile: | Into Eternity |
Entombed - New Album Delayed
Entombed new album entitled "Serpent Saints" was pushed back for an 18 September 2006 release, but still there will be an Entombed release on 06 June 2006, a new EP entitled "When In Sodom" will be released on that date. The band commented the following: "There were so many great songs to chose from and this is a great way give the fans what they want - more Entombed!"
| Source: | threeman.net |
| Band profile: | Entombed |
Insomnium - To Record New Album
Insomnium posted the following update on theri official website:
"Finnish metallers Insomnium are about to invade the the Fantom studio in the beginning of April to record a new album. Some crystal clear and yet brutal sounds are to be expected since Fantom is the name behind some of the best albums ever produced in Finland. The songs which are to be recorded include such dreary titles as "At the Gates of Sleep", "The Mortal Share", "Drawn to Black" and "The Killjoy". The new material is clearly more aggressive, punchy and tighter than the previous album but the melancholic mood, wistful melodies, doomish passages and progressive twists are still present. "For sure this is going to be our greatest effort so far", tells vocalist/bassist Niilo Sevänen. "This will be a very versatile album and each song will be full of nuances. There is fury and there is sorrow. Scandinavian melodic death metal at its finest!" Insomnium's third album is released in autumn 2006 by Candlelight Records."
"Finnish metallers Insomnium are about to invade the the Fantom studio in the beginning of April to record a new album. Some crystal clear and yet brutal sounds are to be expected since Fantom is the name behind some of the best albums ever produced in Finland. The songs which are to be recorded include such dreary titles as "At the Gates of Sleep", "The Mortal Share", "Drawn to Black" and "The Killjoy". The new material is clearly more aggressive, punchy and tighter than the previous album but the melancholic mood, wistful melodies, doomish passages and progressive twists are still present. "For sure this is going to be our greatest effort so far", tells vocalist/bassist Niilo Sevänen. "This will be a very versatile album and each song will be full of nuances. There is fury and there is sorrow. Scandinavian melodic death metal at its finest!" Insomnium's third album is released in autumn 2006 by Candlelight Records."
| Source: | insomnium.net |
| Band profile: | Insomnium |
Mortification - Deal With MCM Music For New CD
Christian band Mortification will join forces with MCM Music to release their new album in Germany entitled "Erasing The Goblin". The album will be released about mid-year, but also there will be an special edition edited by Rowe Productions. This edition will be limited to 500 copies and will be individually numbered also it will have a different cover art and will contain the studio remake of "Dead Man Walking" instead of the song "Servants of the Supreme Message", this edition will be available exclusively on http://soundmass.com store.
| Source: | - Mortification Newsletter - |
| Band profile: | Mortification |
Necrodeath - To Release New Album
Italian Black-Thrash band Necrodeath is ready to release their upcoming album via Scarlet Records on 17 of April 2006. The album will be entitled "100% Hell" here you can check the cover art and the tracklist is as follow:
1. February 5th, 1984
2. Forever Slaves
3. War Paint:
4. Master Of Morphine
5. The Wave
6. Theoretical And Artificial
7. Identity Crisis
8. Beautiful-Brutal World
9. Hyperbole
10. 100% Hell
An Mp3 of the song Forever Slaves can be downloaded here.
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1. February 5th, 1984
2. Forever Slaves
3. War Paint:
4. Master Of Morphine
5. The Wave
6. Theoretical And Artificial
7. Identity Crisis
8. Beautiful-Brutal World
9. Hyperbole
10. 100% Hell
An Mp3 of the song Forever Slaves can be downloaded here.
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| Source: | scarletrecords.it & necrodeath.net |
Eternal Tears Of Sorrow - New Album Almost Ready
Check out the latest studio report from Eternal Tears Of Sorrow:
"What a ride this has been. We started writing material for this album in late October 2004, that's 16 months ago. And now, we're finally here. The mastering sessions are taking place today, and the artwork for the album will be finished within a week, too.
Still, you and we have to wait for eight more weeks. That's when the album comes out. But compared to the 16 months we've already spent on this album, 8 weeks is practically nothing, isn't it?"
"What a ride this has been. We started writing material for this album in late October 2004, that's 16 months ago. And now, we're finally here. The mastering sessions are taking place today, and the artwork for the album will be finished within a week, too.
Still, you and we have to wait for eight more weeks. That's when the album comes out. But compared to the 16 months we've already spent on this album, 8 weeks is practically nothing, isn't it?"
| Source: | eternaltears.info |
| Band profile: | Eternal Tears Of Sorrow |
Pain Of Salvation - New Album; Bassist Search
The upcoming Pain Of Salvation album will be entitled "Scarsick", the album will be recorded in the coming months, Daniel describes it as: "much more band oriented and down to the core. Threatening and disturbing". A fragment of the cover art was also revealed, you can see it here.
In other news, the band posted the following tips for the bass players who might apply to the position:
"The premises:
1. You are a very, very good bass player that masters slapping/tapping/finger/pick on both fretted and fretless 6-string basses.
2. You are a fast learner with a very good ear.
3. You have a good voice with a decent range and are used to singing harmonies.
4. You are driven and responsible and can learn the earlier albums basically on your own.
5. You live in Sweden, or maybe you are so rich that you can take a private jet there two or three times a week. In any case, there will basically be rehearsals that often, and you need to be able to be there somehow.
6. You are a nice girl or a boy of say 20-35 that loves music in many forms.
7. You don't do drugs, and you are very restrictive with alcohol (never a drop before a show).
The bonuses:
8. You feel at home on stage and can spend tons of energy without having your playing suffer.
9. You have a driver's license.
10. You take an interest in world issues and politics. You probably think that Gandhi's march for salt or his burning of passports were braver political actions than Bush's war on terror.
11. You look cool.
So, is this you, or anyone you know? In that case, you are welcome to introduce yourself to us, preferrably with some photos and sound samples. As already mentioned, we are in the process of recording the next album and we will most likely not bring a new member in before this album is done. However, we said the same thing back in 1998 but then we found Johan, so you never know...
bassplayer@painofsalvation.com "
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In other news, the band posted the following tips for the bass players who might apply to the position:
"The premises:
1. You are a very, very good bass player that masters slapping/tapping/finger/pick on both fretted and fretless 6-string basses.
2. You are a fast learner with a very good ear.
3. You have a good voice with a decent range and are used to singing harmonies.
4. You are driven and responsible and can learn the earlier albums basically on your own.
5. You live in Sweden, or maybe you are so rich that you can take a private jet there two or three times a week. In any case, there will basically be rehearsals that often, and you need to be able to be there somehow.
6. You are a nice girl or a boy of say 20-35 that loves music in many forms.
7. You don't do drugs, and you are very restrictive with alcohol (never a drop before a show).
The bonuses:
8. You feel at home on stage and can spend tons of energy without having your playing suffer.
9. You have a driver's license.
10. You take an interest in world issues and politics. You probably think that Gandhi's march for salt or his burning of passports were braver political actions than Bush's war on terror.
11. You look cool.
So, is this you, or anyone you know? In that case, you are welcome to introduce yourself to us, preferrably with some photos and sound samples. As already mentioned, we are in the process of recording the next album and we will most likely not bring a new member in before this album is done. However, we said the same thing back in 1998 but then we found Johan, so you never know...
bassplayer@painofsalvation.com "
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| Source: | painofsalvation.com |
| Band profile: | Pain Of Salvation |
To/Die/For - Part Ways With Guitarist
A message by To/Die/For was posted in their official Forum explaining the situation about the guitarist Mika Ahthiainen:
"Hello all,
with sad hearts To/Die/For has had to let their guitarist Mika "Alli" Ahtiainen go.
After playing and touring together for years, it just became obvious that we needed to go our separate ways. This was a decision Alli and To/Die/For made together and we hope you will respect our decision.
There is no big drama involved, nor is there anyone to blame. Sometimes things just go the way they need to go and the inevitable must be faced.
What had to be done, is now done and we must continue on our own paths and see where the road will take its travellers.
This is not easy for anybody to comprehend or accept at this point, we know that, but let's try and not make these times any harder than they already are for anyone of us. To make things calmer and easier To/Die/For must also state that they are NOT looking for any replacement guitarists at this point. They will proceed with the recordings of their fifth album as planned.
To/Die/For wishes all the best to Alli, as does Alli for To/Die/For and TDF fans.
-Alli and To/Die/For-"
"Hello all,
with sad hearts To/Die/For has had to let their guitarist Mika "Alli" Ahtiainen go.
After playing and touring together for years, it just became obvious that we needed to go our separate ways. This was a decision Alli and To/Die/For made together and we hope you will respect our decision.
There is no big drama involved, nor is there anyone to blame. Sometimes things just go the way they need to go and the inevitable must be faced.
What had to be done, is now done and we must continue on our own paths and see where the road will take its travellers.
This is not easy for anybody to comprehend or accept at this point, we know that, but let's try and not make these times any harder than they already are for anyone of us. To make things calmer and easier To/Die/For must also state that they are NOT looking for any replacement guitarists at this point. They will proceed with the recordings of their fifth album as planned.
To/Die/For wishes all the best to Alli, as does Alli for To/Die/For and TDF fans.
-Alli and To/Die/For-"
| Source: | todieforlove.com |
| Band profile: | To/Die/For |
After Forever - Clears Up Departure From Label
After Forever posted the following message in their website:
"Today, record company Transmission send a press release in which several factual errors occur.
Transmission reports that they are putting an end to the cooperation with After Forever. This decision however, had earlier already been made by the band by not accepting Transmission's offers to extend the contract or to renew it.
After Forever found it was time for a cooperation with a new partner. Most important reasons for this decision are Transmission's approach to promotion and marketing, especially abroad.
Also, in the last period of time, Transmission's support and involvement had been minimal.
The recent European tour (January) made this clear to us once again with relation to press promotion and local supply of CD's. Also, the two year old pictures send with this latest press release is evidence of no real involvement with the band.
After Forever will be playing at several festivals in Belgium, Luxemburg and The Netherlands. In the second half of this year, they will also tour through Latin America again, like they did in 2005. Next to several venues and clubs, the band will perform at three large festivals in Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires and Mexico City.
For our fans, we think it is good to know that several large labels, both national and international, have shown interest in a cooperation with After Forever.
Therefore, we can only conclude that Transmission is a bad loser."
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"Today, record company Transmission send a press release in which several factual errors occur.
Transmission reports that they are putting an end to the cooperation with After Forever. This decision however, had earlier already been made by the band by not accepting Transmission's offers to extend the contract or to renew it.
After Forever found it was time for a cooperation with a new partner. Most important reasons for this decision are Transmission's approach to promotion and marketing, especially abroad.
Also, in the last period of time, Transmission's support and involvement had been minimal.
The recent European tour (January) made this clear to us once again with relation to press promotion and local supply of CD's. Also, the two year old pictures send with this latest press release is evidence of no real involvement with the band.
After Forever will be playing at several festivals in Belgium, Luxemburg and The Netherlands. In the second half of this year, they will also tour through Latin America again, like they did in 2005. Next to several venues and clubs, the band will perform at three large festivals in Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires and Mexico City.
For our fans, we think it is good to know that several large labels, both national and international, have shown interest in a cooperation with After Forever.
Therefore, we can only conclude that Transmission is a bad loser."
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| Source: | afterforever.com |
| Band profile: | After Forever |
Cruachan - New Album Is Ready
Keith Fay (Vocals, guitars & others instruments) posted the following message on Cruachan's website, concerning the new album:
"Hello! Yes we have finished the new album. Jesus Christ the production on "Pagan" was shite wasn't it? Glad to say that this is the best production I have ever been involved with, the sound is top top quality! Many thanks to Gail Liebling for his endurance. The release date has not been sorted, neither has the title but we will work on this ASAP. Matrin Walkyier was meant to sing on it but had to pull out at the last minute due to personal things at home, I had a chat with him, he feels really bad about it but to be honest he has much more important things to worry about right now. The song he was meant to do is called Diarmuid and Grainne, when I hear it now I actually think I'm glad he couldn't make it, you'll see why. Maybe we will do something in the future. Next project is the Cruachan Scat porn DVD."
Also you can listen to a sneak preview Mp3, click here to download it.
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"Hello! Yes we have finished the new album. Jesus Christ the production on "Pagan" was shite wasn't it? Glad to say that this is the best production I have ever been involved with, the sound is top top quality! Many thanks to Gail Liebling for his endurance. The release date has not been sorted, neither has the title but we will work on this ASAP. Matrin Walkyier was meant to sing on it but had to pull out at the last minute due to personal things at home, I had a chat with him, he feels really bad about it but to be honest he has much more important things to worry about right now. The song he was meant to do is called Diarmuid and Grainne, when I hear it now I actually think I'm glad he couldn't make it, you'll see why. Maybe we will do something in the future. Next project is the Cruachan Scat porn DVD."
Also you can listen to a sneak preview Mp3, click here to download it.
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| Source: | cruachan.cjb.net |
| Band profile: | Cruachan |