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Mnemic - In Writing Mode
According to the Nuclear Blast Newsletter, guitarist Mircea Gabriel Eftemie of the Danish modern metallers Mnemic has issued the following update:
"We are back from the rotten dead, finally with some great news for y'all.
We toured most of last year, which was very fun but at the same time very exhausting for some of us, which lead to a minor break in order to recharge our batteries and reload our guns. We have finally regained focus and are now ready to bring Mnemic back on the map.
I know many of you have asked us when we will be back on the road again, when we will be touring the U.S., Japan, Australia and so on and so on... Thank you for all the requests! Unfortunately I can only say that there will only be one tour this year and a few selected shows. The tour will be in Denmark and it will be launched actually next month. Dates can be found at the http://www.myspace.com/mnemic site and http://www.mnemic.com.
The main reason is simply that we want to focus all of our energy on the creativity of the writing process for a new album ? basically in order to make something solid, fresh and something out of the ordinary, within the Mnemic context and universe, of course. This time around we do not want to be rushed, stressed or influenced by managements, too long tours and too many opinions. This time it will only be us, our opinions and our visions!
To make a long story short, we have begun the writing process for a new album..."
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"We are back from the rotten dead, finally with some great news for y'all.
We toured most of last year, which was very fun but at the same time very exhausting for some of us, which lead to a minor break in order to recharge our batteries and reload our guns. We have finally regained focus and are now ready to bring Mnemic back on the map.
I know many of you have asked us when we will be back on the road again, when we will be touring the U.S., Japan, Australia and so on and so on... Thank you for all the requests! Unfortunately I can only say that there will only be one tour this year and a few selected shows. The tour will be in Denmark and it will be launched actually next month. Dates can be found at the http://www.myspace.com/mnemic site and http://www.mnemic.com.
The main reason is simply that we want to focus all of our energy on the creativity of the writing process for a new album ? basically in order to make something solid, fresh and something out of the ordinary, within the Mnemic context and universe, of course. This time around we do not want to be rushed, stressed or influenced by managements, too long tours and too many opinions. This time it will only be us, our opinions and our visions!
To make a long story short, we have begun the writing process for a new album..."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Mnemic |
Textures - New Album Streaming Online
Textures have posted the following update:
"We are excited to announce that a our new album "Silhouettes" can be listened to in its entirety on our MySpace page. This a week before it will see its European release through Listenable Records! We would love some feedback, as this is the result of 6 months of hard work!"
"Silhouettes" is due to be released on April 21st via Listenable Records.
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"We are excited to announce that a our new album "Silhouettes" can be listened to in its entirety on our MySpace page. This a week before it will see its European release through Listenable Records! We would love some feedback, as this is the result of 6 months of hard work!"
"Silhouettes" is due to be released on April 21st via Listenable Records.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Textures |
Bilocate - New Album Update
Jordanian Dark Oriental Metal Band Bilocate released the following official statement through their website:
"Following the success of Bilocate's last release "Dysphoria" back in 2005, a new Chapter has begun with engineer Jens Bogren best Recognized for his outstanding work with Opeth, Katatonia, Bloodbath, Amon Amarth, Symphony X, Paradise Lost and many more, the new Album is currently being mixed by Jens in Fascination Street Studio in Sweden.
As Jens commented on Bilocate Album:
"Bilocate takes the qualities from the best epic death metal bands and blend it with their very own middle eastern touch, and out comes one of the most interesting metal bands I've heard for a long time You can hear that they put effort and thought in to every note and every scream!" (Jens Bogren)
Yet early this month Bilocate's Vocalist Ramzi Essayed Finished the recording of the vocal at "In the Mix" studios with Sound engineer-Producer Nash Planojevic who is well recognized for his work as a Monitor Engineer for Iron Maiden and Saxon, as Nash commented on the project:
"...refreshing, promising and definitely most tight project I ever done so far here in Dubai. On the other hand definitely most demanding task, guys know exactly what they want and that's the way to be!!! Looking forward together with Jens and guys from Bilocate to open new horizons for the music coming from the region, and proof the fact that the good music lays deep down under the remains of Petra and sand dunes of futuristic Dubai!" (Nash Planojevic)
The Album title and track list soon to be posted."
More info on Bilocate at http://www.bilocate.net and http://www.myspace.com/bilocate.
(Thanks DARK PRINCE)
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"Following the success of Bilocate's last release "Dysphoria" back in 2005, a new Chapter has begun with engineer Jens Bogren best Recognized for his outstanding work with Opeth, Katatonia, Bloodbath, Amon Amarth, Symphony X, Paradise Lost and many more, the new Album is currently being mixed by Jens in Fascination Street Studio in Sweden.
As Jens commented on Bilocate Album:
"Bilocate takes the qualities from the best epic death metal bands and blend it with their very own middle eastern touch, and out comes one of the most interesting metal bands I've heard for a long time You can hear that they put effort and thought in to every note and every scream!" (Jens Bogren)
Yet early this month Bilocate's Vocalist Ramzi Essayed Finished the recording of the vocal at "In the Mix" studios with Sound engineer-Producer Nash Planojevic who is well recognized for his work as a Monitor Engineer for Iron Maiden and Saxon, as Nash commented on the project:
"...refreshing, promising and definitely most tight project I ever done so far here in Dubai. On the other hand definitely most demanding task, guys know exactly what they want and that's the way to be!!! Looking forward together with Jens and guys from Bilocate to open new horizons for the music coming from the region, and proof the fact that the good music lays deep down under the remains of Petra and sand dunes of futuristic Dubai!" (Nash Planojevic)
The Album title and track list soon to be posted."
More info on Bilocate at http://www.bilocate.net and http://www.myspace.com/bilocate.
(Thanks DARK PRINCE)
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| Source: | jorzineonline.com |
| Band profile: | Bilocate |
Power And Glory - Power Metal Compilation
On May, 2, 2008, the metal compilation "Power And Glory - The Best Power Metal Hymns - Vol. 1" cover] will be released through AFM Records. Besides AFM Bands like Circle II Circle, Axxis, Headhunter and Jon Oliva's Pain, this sampler will also contain lots of "non AFM bands" like Helloween, Nightwish and Gamma Ray.
01. Nightwish - Bye Bye Beautiful
02. Helloween - As Long As I Fall
03. Jon Oliva's Pain - Adding The Cost
04. HammerFall - Last Man Standing
05. Saint Deamon - My Heart
06. Headhunter - Silverskull
07. Rage - Carved In Stone
08. Primal Fear - Face The Emptiness
09. Ross The Boss - We Will Kill
10. Brainstorm - Fire Walk With Me
11. Sonata Arctica - Paid In Full
12. Axxis - Doom Of Destiny
13. Neverland - To Lose The Sun
14. Gamma Ray - Real World
15. Circle II Circle - Every Last Thing
16. X-World/5 - Cyber Christ
17. Mystic Prophecy - Satanic Curses
18. Tragedian - Conquerors (Unsigned Heroes)
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01. Nightwish - Bye Bye Beautiful
02. Helloween - As Long As I Fall
03. Jon Oliva's Pain - Adding The Cost
04. HammerFall - Last Man Standing
05. Saint Deamon - My Heart
06. Headhunter - Silverskull
07. Rage - Carved In Stone
08. Primal Fear - Face The Emptiness
09. Ross The Boss - We Will Kill
10. Brainstorm - Fire Walk With Me
11. Sonata Arctica - Paid In Full
12. Axxis - Doom Of Destiny
13. Neverland - To Lose The Sun
14. Gamma Ray - Real World
15. Circle II Circle - Every Last Thing
16. X-World/5 - Cyber Christ
17. Mystic Prophecy - Satanic Curses
18. Tragedian - Conquerors (Unsigned Heroes)
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| Source: | afm-records.de |
Brain Drill - Reforming Already
The SMN and Lambgoat message say it all:
From SMN: "Pathetic excuse for a death metal band Brain Drill have posted the following update to try and play off their recent e-fighting/break up Link] as a rumor and announce their intention to reform, as if anyone with decent taste in music gives a fuck about them:"
From Lambgoat: "Not surprisingly, Northern California metal band Brain Drill has reformed. You may recall their meltdown last month Link]. Here's the official word :"
"Brain Drill will be carrying on despite all the recent rumors of break ups. The band is currently looking for a new drummer and more information will be made available shortly for those interested in trying out for the spot."
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From SMN: "Pathetic excuse for a death metal band Brain Drill have posted the following update to try and play off their recent e-fighting/break up Link] as a rumor and announce their intention to reform, as if anyone with decent taste in music gives a fuck about them:"
From Lambgoat: "Not surprisingly, Northern California metal band Brain Drill has reformed. You may recall their meltdown last month Link]. Here's the official word :"
"Brain Drill will be carrying on despite all the recent rumors of break ups. The band is currently looking for a new drummer and more information will be made available shortly for those interested in trying out for the spot."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Brain Drill |
Thyrfing - Enter The Studio
Viking Metallers Thyrfing have posted the following news on their MySpace:
"This weekend we started the recordings of the sixth album! The album will be co-produced by Thyrfing and Jörgen Svensson of Tyroon Production (http://www.tyroon.com). The recordings and mixing will take place between April and June and the album is scheduled for release through Regain Records in October. Stay tuned for some visual and textual reports and other shite from the workshop!"
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"This weekend we started the recordings of the sixth album! The album will be co-produced by Thyrfing and Jörgen Svensson of Tyroon Production (http://www.tyroon.com). The recordings and mixing will take place between April and June and the album is scheduled for release through Regain Records in October. Stay tuned for some visual and textual reports and other shite from the workshop!"
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Thyrfing |
Dark Funeral - Working On New Album
Swedish Black Metallers Dark Funeral have posted the following update:
"I guess it's about time to let you guys know what's going on here. Well, we are currently working on material for a new full-length album. We're in the very early stages of the writing process though. There's still a lot of work before we're ready to hit the studio, but we're on the right course at least!
Plan is, however, to be ready to record a new album sometime during 2008, with a possible early 2009 release (but it all depends on when we're ready to record and so on, of course). We will keep you posted on the writing progress and what kind of time plan we'll put up for the new album.
We have also renewed our contract with Regain Records. So we will be releasing the next album through them too.
In the meantime, and during the wait for our new studio album, I'd suggest that you check out two killer DVDs that we have released, "Attera Orbis Terrarum" parts 1 & 2 (part two will be released on May 22). A trailer for the up-coming DVD will soon be posted on the band´s MySpace website and YouTube channel. Also, keep your eyes open for the date when we'll launch our webstore "DIABOLISWEAR!"
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"I guess it's about time to let you guys know what's going on here. Well, we are currently working on material for a new full-length album. We're in the very early stages of the writing process though. There's still a lot of work before we're ready to hit the studio, but we're on the right course at least!
Plan is, however, to be ready to record a new album sometime during 2008, with a possible early 2009 release (but it all depends on when we're ready to record and so on, of course). We will keep you posted on the writing progress and what kind of time plan we'll put up for the new album.
We have also renewed our contract with Regain Records. So we will be releasing the next album through them too.
In the meantime, and during the wait for our new studio album, I'd suggest that you check out two killer DVDs that we have released, "Attera Orbis Terrarum" parts 1 & 2 (part two will be released on May 22). A trailer for the up-coming DVD will soon be posted on the band´s MySpace website and YouTube channel. Also, keep your eyes open for the date when we'll launch our webstore "DIABOLISWEAR!"
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| Source: | darkfuneral.se |
| Band profile: | Dark Funeral |
Heidenfest 2008 - European Tour Dates Announced
The heathen crusade continues? Swiss and German Pagan masters Eluveitie & Equilibrium will team up for a European tour in winter called "Heidenfest 2008" with Primordial and Catamenia!
Dates announced so far:
31.10. DE Leipzig -Hellraiser
01.11. DE München -Backstage
02.11. CH Pratteln -Z7
03.11. AT Graz -Orpheum
04.11. CZ Zlin -Masters Of Rock Café
05.11. DE Berlin -Postbahnhof
06.11. DE Hamburg -Markthalle
07.11. NL Amsterdam -Melkweg
08.11. DE Essen -Weststadthalle
09.11. FR Paris -La Locomotive
10.11. BE Vosselaar -Biebob
11.11. DE Saarbrücken -Roxy
12.11. DE Ludwigsburg -Rockfabrik
13.11. DE Frankfurt -Batschkapp
14.11. AT Linz -Posthof
15.11. AT Wien -Gasometer
16.11. HU Budapest -Petöfi Csarnok
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Dates announced so far:
31.10. DE Leipzig -Hellraiser
01.11. DE München -Backstage
02.11. CH Pratteln -Z7
03.11. AT Graz -Orpheum
04.11. CZ Zlin -Masters Of Rock Café
05.11. DE Berlin -Postbahnhof
06.11. DE Hamburg -Markthalle
07.11. NL Amsterdam -Melkweg
08.11. DE Essen -Weststadthalle
09.11. FR Paris -La Locomotive
10.11. BE Vosselaar -Biebob
11.11. DE Saarbrücken -Roxy
12.11. DE Ludwigsburg -Rockfabrik
13.11. DE Frankfurt -Batschkapp
14.11. AT Linz -Posthof
15.11. AT Wien -Gasometer
16.11. HU Budapest -Petöfi Csarnok
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| Source: | rockthenation.eu |
Gotthard - Vote For Euro 2008 Fan Song
For the 2008 European Football Championship, which will take place in Austria and Switzerland, Switzerland is looking for the best fan song for their national team.
The guys of Swiss Hard Rock band Gotthard wanted to apply for that and decided to bring in one of their biggest hits, "Lift U Up", for the voting. For that, the track has been re-recorded and remixed to an even more suitable radio version by German remixer Mousse T. Together with the 19 other suggestions you can now vote for the song online.
At the following site you can listen to the remixed version and of course you can vote there! Please make sure you all vote for the hitsong, so that the Swiss national team together with Gotthard can be led to a lot of victories. You can still vote for a couple of days until the 6th of April 2008.
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The guys of Swiss Hard Rock band Gotthard wanted to apply for that and decided to bring in one of their biggest hits, "Lift U Up", for the voting. For that, the track has been re-recorded and remixed to an even more suitable radio version by German remixer Mousse T. Together with the 19 other suggestions you can now vote for the song online.
At the following site you can listen to the remixed version and of course you can vote there! Please make sure you all vote for the hitsong, so that the Swiss national team together with Gotthard can be led to a lot of victories. You can still vote for a couple of days until the 6th of April 2008.
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
Visceral Bleeding - Working On New Material
Brutal Metallers Visceral Bleeding have posted the following news on their MySpace:
"We thought it was time to give all you guys some news to what's going on in the V.B camp:
After the tour last year with Deicide we all felt that we needed a break from the band and because of that we only did a couple of shows during the rest of 2007. But now after a well needed rest we have regained our strength and we've now started writing material for a fourth album. As of now we only have a few riffs here and there but we have a wellformed plan for the next album and we're all very excited to start working on this. So that's that..
Also, we've put up a thread in our forum Link] you should check out. We're looking for someone who would like to help us give our myspace page a well needed face lift. So if you're interested in helping us either reply to the thread in the forum or send us an email in here with links to other myspace pages that you've done so we can see your work.
That's about it for now.."
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"We thought it was time to give all you guys some news to what's going on in the V.B camp:
After the tour last year with Deicide we all felt that we needed a break from the band and because of that we only did a couple of shows during the rest of 2007. But now after a well needed rest we have regained our strength and we've now started writing material for a fourth album. As of now we only have a few riffs here and there but we have a wellformed plan for the next album and we're all very excited to start working on this. So that's that..
Also, we've put up a thread in our forum Link] you should check out. We're looking for someone who would like to help us give our myspace page a well needed face lift. So if you're interested in helping us either reply to the thread in the forum or send us an email in here with links to other myspace pages that you've done so we can see your work.
That's about it for now.."
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Visceral Bleeding |
Circle Of Dead Children - New Album This Fall
Circle Of Dead Children have issued the following update:
"After over two years of hiatus, we are now making plans to record our sixth album, "Psalm Of The Grand Destroyer". Circle Of Dead Children will be heading into Mr. Smalls Studios in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in June to record the new tracks. Mixing and mastering will be handled at Visceral Sound, Bethesda, Maryland by Scott Hull. "Psalm Of The Grand Destroyer" will be released this Fall on Willowtip Records."
"After over two years of hiatus, we are now making plans to record our sixth album, "Psalm Of The Grand Destroyer". Circle Of Dead Children will be heading into Mr. Smalls Studios in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in June to record the new tracks. Mixing and mastering will be handled at Visceral Sound, Bethesda, Maryland by Scott Hull. "Psalm Of The Grand Destroyer" will be released this Fall on Willowtip Records."
| Source: | lambgoat.com |
| Band profile: | Circle Of Dead Children |
Kataklysm - New Song Online
A brand new track "The Chains Of Power," from Kataklysm's upcoming record "Prevail" has been posted on the bands new and improved MySpace Page.
Kataklysm vocalist Maurizio Iacono and the band explain the meaning of "The Chains Of Power": "The meaning behind the track "The Chains Of Power" is essential. It's a song the band wrote to give gratitude and strength to all the courageous soldiers who fight for our freedom. It doesn't matter if you are for or against certain wars, nor the bullshit politics that are associated with these topics.
This track is about the people in the world that decide to take a chance with their lives in order to preserve our way of living. While we drink, rock out at concerts and take our daily lives for granted, some soldier is out there in the middle of a Warfield dodging bullets and bombs. This commitment and sacrifice has to be acknowledged, it's our tribute to them and our soundtrack to give them courage. Prevail is a vast album with different faces and this is just a sample of the hammering to come...enjoy!"
"The Chains Of Power" comes from the upcoming release "Prevail", which was mixed at AudioHammer Studios in Orlando, Florida with producer Jason Suecof. The CD, which is scheduled for release via Nuclear Blast Records on May 23 (Europe) and May 27 (North America), features guest solo appearances by Pat O'Brien (Cannibal Corpse), Dave Linsk (Overkill) and producer and guitar shredder Jason Suecof himself.
Prevail will ALSO include a BONUS DVD with a full performance recorded from a live internet concert stream at DeepRockDrive studios in Las Vegas, NV on December 3, 2007.
Bonus DVD track listing:
01 Like Angels Weeping The Dark
02 As I Slither
03 In Shadows & Dust
04 Crippled and Broken
05 The Ambassador of Pain
06 Let Them Burn
07 Manipulator of Souls
08 The Resurrected
09 Face The Face of War
10 Where The Enemy Sleeps
11 The Road To Devastation
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Kataklysm vocalist Maurizio Iacono and the band explain the meaning of "The Chains Of Power": "The meaning behind the track "The Chains Of Power" is essential. It's a song the band wrote to give gratitude and strength to all the courageous soldiers who fight for our freedom. It doesn't matter if you are for or against certain wars, nor the bullshit politics that are associated with these topics.
This track is about the people in the world that decide to take a chance with their lives in order to preserve our way of living. While we drink, rock out at concerts and take our daily lives for granted, some soldier is out there in the middle of a Warfield dodging bullets and bombs. This commitment and sacrifice has to be acknowledged, it's our tribute to them and our soundtrack to give them courage. Prevail is a vast album with different faces and this is just a sample of the hammering to come...enjoy!"
"The Chains Of Power" comes from the upcoming release "Prevail", which was mixed at AudioHammer Studios in Orlando, Florida with producer Jason Suecof. The CD, which is scheduled for release via Nuclear Blast Records on May 23 (Europe) and May 27 (North America), features guest solo appearances by Pat O'Brien (Cannibal Corpse), Dave Linsk (Overkill) and producer and guitar shredder Jason Suecof himself.
Prevail will ALSO include a BONUS DVD with a full performance recorded from a live internet concert stream at DeepRockDrive studios in Las Vegas, NV on December 3, 2007.
Bonus DVD track listing:
01 Like Angels Weeping The Dark
02 As I Slither
03 In Shadows & Dust
04 Crippled and Broken
05 The Ambassador of Pain
06 Let Them Burn
07 Manipulator of Souls
08 The Resurrected
09 Face The Face of War
10 Where The Enemy Sleeps
11 The Road To Devastation
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Kataklysm |
Metal Storm - Admin On Hiatus After Van Flip, Live Reunion Tour Expected Tomorrow
The world shook today when Metal Storm mastermind Ivan spread the prophetic word he is calling it quits in order to breed cows and ducks. In an official press release the wacko admin dude revealed he is quitting his job and liked the idea of breeding "prize Charolais cattle and handsome Fawn Runner ducks." Some pictures of Ivan showing his livestock at a local meadow and farm near Mõisaküla, a tiny Estonian town boasting a population of only 1081, have been posted online at the official homepage of the official website of the metal webzine of Metal Storm. In other words here and here. (WARNING: explicit content. Get ready to die a little inside). The Bank of Estonia already announced that they will be ready to intervene in case the news will rattle the currency markets.
The MS Staff confirmed the story in the meantime. They added they already saw it coming for a while now. A source inside the Staff even confirmed it's not the first time Ivan was having plans "to retire and cash out in the agriculture sector". Rumour has it Ivan has been thinking about selling the site he founded and created to some famous big farm months ago. He even had a name for it already: "Metal Farm: Home Of Heavy Cattle."
Another source talks about the latest time Ivan left the place. A couple of months ago, Ivan was away for a very long time. Afterwards he told a strange and epic story about photographing the most metal swan ever, meeting a magical talking pumpkin dressed up in a tuxedo who wanted to get "intimate" at a pole dancing contest, Cthulhu appearing to him in a cowboy costume and ordering him to buy country cds instead of the Britney Spears cd that was reviewed later Link], and his search for his long lost twin sister Ivana (widely known from the Austin Powers movie), who looks exactly like Ivan but with longer hair and smaller boobs, and who has a gangsta rap webzine. The source further denied he ever bought mushrooms from Ivan's Metal Farm.
Of course this all sounds like a metalized storm in a teacup at an average Gorgoroth tea party, but the MS Staff didn't throw in the towel yet and decided they will move on without Ivan until his glorious return... Also the Staff announced they will continue to run the site whatsoever and are currently looking for a suitable temporary replacement for Ivan. Among the possible successors is rumoured to be Kariasakis7, who is believed to be one of the most sober, popular and beloved members of the Metal Storm community. He already commented that, if he would get the job, he would change the name to "Matel Sotrm... Ov Booz xaxaxa".
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The MS Staff confirmed the story in the meantime. They added they already saw it coming for a while now. A source inside the Staff even confirmed it's not the first time Ivan was having plans "to retire and cash out in the agriculture sector". Rumour has it Ivan has been thinking about selling the site he founded and created to some famous big farm months ago. He even had a name for it already: "Metal Farm: Home Of Heavy Cattle."
Another source talks about the latest time Ivan left the place. A couple of months ago, Ivan was away for a very long time. Afterwards he told a strange and epic story about photographing the most metal swan ever, meeting a magical talking pumpkin dressed up in a tuxedo who wanted to get "intimate" at a pole dancing contest, Cthulhu appearing to him in a cowboy costume and ordering him to buy country cds instead of the Britney Spears cd that was reviewed later Link], and his search for his long lost twin sister Ivana (widely known from the Austin Powers movie), who looks exactly like Ivan but with longer hair and smaller boobs, and who has a gangsta rap webzine. The source further denied he ever bought mushrooms from Ivan's Metal Farm.
Of course this all sounds like a metalized storm in a teacup at an average Gorgoroth tea party, but the MS Staff didn't throw in the towel yet and decided they will move on without Ivan until his glorious return... Also the Staff announced they will continue to run the site whatsoever and are currently looking for a suitable temporary replacement for Ivan. Among the possible successors is rumoured to be Kariasakis7, who is believed to be one of the most sober, popular and beloved members of the Metal Storm community. He already commented that, if he would get the job, he would change the name to "Matel Sotrm... Ov Booz xaxaxa".
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| Source: | metalstorm.ee |
Deranged - Disband After 17 Years
Vocalist Martin Schönherr of Swedish Death metal band Deranged has posted the following news:
"Sad news? A couple of weeks ago Rikard Wermén (drums) decided to leave the band. He's been handling all of the bands correspondence (as well as any other matters concerning the band) the last 15 years and told us that he basically was fed up didn't wanted to do that any longer and therefore decided to leave the band. He's been doing a really great work and has always managed to squeeze in time to handle the bands business. He also said numerous times that he will stay and do whatever shows that was booked but wouldn't handle any correspondence and the likes, and even said if we managed to get a tour later this year, he would stay for that as well in case we hadn't managed to get a new drummer. Fair enough and we thank him eternally for that? Now, Johan Axelsson (guitar) said that he didn't wanted to do the booked shows and wanted to split the band up (coz of reasons unknown) which leaves me and Tomas Ahlgren (bass) no other choice then hereby say that we can't play the following festivals, therefor Deranged are from now on split up."
Cancelled performances:
Fuck The Commerce (Germany) - May 1
Hardtaste Open Air Fest. / Hassleben (Germany) - May 2
Maryland Death Fest. (US) - May 23-25
Death Fest Open Air (Germany) - June 12-14
Jena Rosenkeller (Germany) - June 6
Obscene Extreme Fest. (Czech Rep.) - July 10-12
Eisenwahn Fest. (Germany) - July 25-26
Tunes Of Death Fest. (Germany) - September 12-13
Filthrock Festival (Germany) - September 20
"Sad news? A couple of weeks ago Rikard Wermén (drums) decided to leave the band. He's been handling all of the bands correspondence (as well as any other matters concerning the band) the last 15 years and told us that he basically was fed up didn't wanted to do that any longer and therefore decided to leave the band. He's been doing a really great work and has always managed to squeeze in time to handle the bands business. He also said numerous times that he will stay and do whatever shows that was booked but wouldn't handle any correspondence and the likes, and even said if we managed to get a tour later this year, he would stay for that as well in case we hadn't managed to get a new drummer. Fair enough and we thank him eternally for that? Now, Johan Axelsson (guitar) said that he didn't wanted to do the booked shows and wanted to split the band up (coz of reasons unknown) which leaves me and Tomas Ahlgren (bass) no other choice then hereby say that we can't play the following festivals, therefor Deranged are from now on split up."
Cancelled performances:
Fuck The Commerce (Germany) - May 1
Hardtaste Open Air Fest. / Hassleben (Germany) - May 2
Maryland Death Fest. (US) - May 23-25
Death Fest Open Air (Germany) - June 12-14
Jena Rosenkeller (Germany) - June 6
Obscene Extreme Fest. (Czech Rep.) - July 10-12
Eisenwahn Fest. (Germany) - July 25-26
Tunes Of Death Fest. (Germany) - September 12-13
Filthrock Festival (Germany) - September 20
| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Deranged |
Scars On Broadway - First Song Online
System Of A Down guitarist, vocalist Daron Malakian's new band with SOAD drummer John Dolmayan, called Scars On Broadway, has released its first song, entitled "They Say". Check it out at this location.
Malakian is currently recording the debut album of the group, simply called "Scars On Broadway". So far, three other song titles have been announced, "Universe," "World Gone Wrong" and "3005." Daron has also said that fans should expect another Scars album before another SOAD album comes out.
More info on Scars On Broadway at http://www.myspace.com/scarsonbroadway.
In other SOAD news, vocalist Serj Tankian released his debut solo effort, "Elect the Dead", last October through Reprise Records.
System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian recently launched a music-based social networking site called urSession and is working on his own side project with Wu-Tang Clan member The RZA.
Scars On Broadway and Serj Tankian have both been confirmed for this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, set to take place April 25-27 in Indio, California.
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Malakian is currently recording the debut album of the group, simply called "Scars On Broadway". So far, three other song titles have been announced, "Universe," "World Gone Wrong" and "3005." Daron has also said that fans should expect another Scars album before another SOAD album comes out.
More info on Scars On Broadway at http://www.myspace.com/scarsonbroadway.
In other SOAD news, vocalist Serj Tankian released his debut solo effort, "Elect the Dead", last October through Reprise Records.
System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian recently launched a music-based social networking site called urSession and is working on his own side project with Wu-Tang Clan member The RZA.
Scars On Broadway and Serj Tankian have both been confirmed for this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, set to take place April 25-27 in Indio, California.
Read more ››
| Source: | scarsonbroadway.com |
| Band profile: | Scars On Broadway |