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Wolves In The Throne Room - New Album Details, North American Tour Announced
With Wolves In The Throne Room's fourth full-length album, Celestial Lineage, now completed and nearing its September 13, 2011 release date via Southern Lord Records, the band unveil the album's full track listing and album artwork.
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| Source: | earsplitcompound.com |
| Band profile: | Wolves In The Throne Room |
Blind Guardian - Update On New Orchestral Album
Vocalist Hansi Kürsch of German power metallers Blind Guardian has issued the following update on a new orchestral album:
"Busy seasons are usually harbingers of great things to come. Festivals, regular studio work and, above all, the orchestral album are making this a very exciting summer for us. Let's keep the focus on the orchestral album one more time. We have spectacular news!
Every orchestral project needs a concept and such a concept demands a great story. To get a story that fits together perfectly with our majestic music, we are joining forces with Germany's best fantasy author Markus Heitz (check out his "Die Zwerge" series). Markus is one of my favorite writers of "high fantasy". I have been really amazed by several of his books over the last years but was finally and completely convinced about him being the perfect choice for our project by 'Gerechter Zorn' ('Righteous Wrath') ? the first part of his newest trilogy, "Die Legenden der Albae" ("Legends of the Albae").
The way he weaves in different aspects to his splendid universe immediately told me that the quest for the one to come up with the right story for our music was over. Although the final completion of this quite unusual cooperation most probably will keep us busy until 2013, things nonetheless become clearer the more we exchange ideas. The creation of a great new storyboard and the involvement of such a suitable concept are the perfect frame for this soundtrack/musical-like anthems we have come up with over the years. It is absolutely great that Markus is willing to follow us on such an ambitious voyage.
One very interesting aspect certainly is the definite intention to combine the identity of our music (in a quite different shape) with one of Markus' most famous, but not completely discovered, worlds and its heroes. I have no doubt that we will design great new images and come up with nothing but pure magic. Luckily, Markus was very familiar with our band and music. Since he is part of the fantasy scene almost as long as we are, he grew up with our music when he was a die-hard fantasy role-playing gamer in the '80s and '90s. This, of course, makes my life far easier in exchanging ideas and in explaining what we need to complete a perfect conceptual album.
There is so much interaction: at one point it is the music dictating the story at other points it is the story having an ultimate impact on the album's completion. Pure creativity! In addition, Markus is a very nice and down-to-earth person who has a very special view on things. Last but not least, he has been very pleased with the pieces of music we provided him with.
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"Busy seasons are usually harbingers of great things to come. Festivals, regular studio work and, above all, the orchestral album are making this a very exciting summer for us. Let's keep the focus on the orchestral album one more time. We have spectacular news!
Every orchestral project needs a concept and such a concept demands a great story. To get a story that fits together perfectly with our majestic music, we are joining forces with Germany's best fantasy author Markus Heitz (check out his "Die Zwerge" series). Markus is one of my favorite writers of "high fantasy". I have been really amazed by several of his books over the last years but was finally and completely convinced about him being the perfect choice for our project by 'Gerechter Zorn' ('Righteous Wrath') ? the first part of his newest trilogy, "Die Legenden der Albae" ("Legends of the Albae").
The way he weaves in different aspects to his splendid universe immediately told me that the quest for the one to come up with the right story for our music was over. Although the final completion of this quite unusual cooperation most probably will keep us busy until 2013, things nonetheless become clearer the more we exchange ideas. The creation of a great new storyboard and the involvement of such a suitable concept are the perfect frame for this soundtrack/musical-like anthems we have come up with over the years. It is absolutely great that Markus is willing to follow us on such an ambitious voyage.
One very interesting aspect certainly is the definite intention to combine the identity of our music (in a quite different shape) with one of Markus' most famous, but not completely discovered, worlds and its heroes. I have no doubt that we will design great new images and come up with nothing but pure magic. Luckily, Markus was very familiar with our band and music. Since he is part of the fantasy scene almost as long as we are, he grew up with our music when he was a die-hard fantasy role-playing gamer in the '80s and '90s. This, of course, makes my life far easier in exchanging ideas and in explaining what we need to complete a perfect conceptual album.
There is so much interaction: at one point it is the music dictating the story at other points it is the story having an ultimate impact on the album's completion. Pure creativity! In addition, Markus is a very nice and down-to-earth person who has a very special view on things. Last but not least, he has been very pleased with the pieces of music we provided him with.
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| Source: | blind-guardian.com |
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
Saxon - South American Mini-Tour Announced
Veteran NWOBHM act Saxon has announced a handful of live shows on the South American continent later this year. These dates will form the South American leg of the band's so-called Call to Arms World Tour. Get all the dates after the jump.
Final details for the North American leg are expected to be announced soon.
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Final details for the North American leg are expected to be announced soon.
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| Source: | saxon747.com |
| Band profile: | Saxon |
| Event: | Saxon |
Pain Of Salvation - New Album Details Revealed
Following the turbulent and successful release of Road Salt One in the year 2010 and the touring activities in its support which climaxed with shows in India and South America earlier this year, Sweden's Pain Of Salvation can now reveal the cover artwork and tracklisting for the Road Salt Two album.
Road Salt Two is scheduled for a September 26th release date in Europe and an October 11th release date in North America via InsideOutMusic.
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Road Salt Two is scheduled for a September 26th release date in Europe and an October 11th release date in North America via InsideOutMusic.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Pain Of Salvation |
Dragonland - Busy Recording New Album
Dragonland guitarist Olof Mörck has revealed the Swedish symphonic power metallers have entered the studio last week to begin the recording process of their upcoming new album. The as-yet-untitled effort will be released later this year.
"Indeed, it is true! Last tuesday was the first day of recording the new album at Jacob Hansen's studio in Ribe, Denmark! We wll have frequent updates regarding the recording of he new album so stay tuned!"
You can watch a video of Mørten Lowe Sørenssen recording the drums below.
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"Indeed, it is true! Last tuesday was the first day of recording the new album at Jacob Hansen's studio in Ribe, Denmark! We wll have frequent updates regarding the recording of he new album so stay tuned!"
You can watch a video of Mørten Lowe Sørenssen recording the drums below.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Dragonland |
White Wizzard - New Album Details
Los Angeles traditional heavy metal act White Wizzard have officially revealed the details for their forthcoming new album, titled Flying Tigers.
Flying Tigers features twelve new tracks and expands on the band's traditional heavy metal blueprint, with songs ranging from fist-pumping NWOBHM-style anthems, through the arena rock power of "Starchild", to a six-track epic concept piece featuring science-fiction and philosophical elements tied together with a progressive vibe.
Flying Tigers features the core White Wizzard line-up of bassist, songwriter and founding member Jon Leon, drummer Giovanni Durst and studio vocalist Wyatt Anderson, who featured on the band's debut album, Over The Top. The album was once again recorded with producer Ralph Patlan in Phoenix, Arizona.
Flying Tigers is due to be released on September 19th and is available to pre-order now on iTunes worldwide. Pre-order the album and listen to audio samples for all of the tracks on iTunes at this location.
Flying Tigers tracklist:
01. Fight To The Death
02. West L.A. Nights
03. Starchild
04. Flying Tigers
05. Night Train To Tokyo
06. Night Stalker
07. Fall Of Atlantis
08. Blood On The Pyramids
09. Demons And Diamonds
10. Dark Alien Overture
11. War Of The Worlds
12. Starman's Son
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Flying Tigers features twelve new tracks and expands on the band's traditional heavy metal blueprint, with songs ranging from fist-pumping NWOBHM-style anthems, through the arena rock power of "Starchild", to a six-track epic concept piece featuring science-fiction and philosophical elements tied together with a progressive vibe.
Flying Tigers features the core White Wizzard line-up of bassist, songwriter and founding member Jon Leon, drummer Giovanni Durst and studio vocalist Wyatt Anderson, who featured on the band's debut album, Over The Top. The album was once again recorded with producer Ralph Patlan in Phoenix, Arizona.
Flying Tigers is due to be released on September 19th and is available to pre-order now on iTunes worldwide. Pre-order the album and listen to audio samples for all of the tracks on iTunes at this location.
Flying Tigers tracklist:
01. Fight To The Death
02. West L.A. Nights
03. Starchild
04. Flying Tigers
05. Night Train To Tokyo
06. Night Stalker
07. Fall Of Atlantis
08. Blood On The Pyramids
09. Demons And Diamonds
10. Dark Alien Overture
11. War Of The Worlds
12. Starman's Son
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| Source: | earachenews.blogspot.com |
| Band profile: | White Wizzard |
Destrage - New Video Online
"Twice The Price", the new video from Italian modern metal act Destrage can now be watched below.
The clip was recorded at Rock'N'Roll club in Baggio, Milan. Editing and post production was done by The Jack Stupid.
"Twice The Price" comes off the band's sophomore release The King Is Fat'N'Old, released last year in October through Coroner Records.
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The clip was recorded at Rock'N'Roll club in Baggio, Milan. Editing and post production was done by The Jack Stupid.
"Twice The Price" comes off the band's sophomore release The King Is Fat'N'Old, released last year in October through Coroner Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Destrage |
Havok - New Video Online
"Covering Fire", the new video from US thrashers Havok can now be watched below.
The clip was directed by Brian Jaynes.
"Covering Fire" comes off the band's latest album Time Is Up, which was released in late March through Candlelight Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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The clip was directed by Brian Jaynes.
"Covering Fire" comes off the band's latest album Time Is Up, which was released in late March through Candlelight Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Havok |
Loch Vostok - New Video Online
"Sacred Structure", is the first video from Swedish progressive metallers Loch Vostok, which can be seen below.
The video was directed by Martin Gustafsson.
"Sacred Structure" comes off the band's new upcoming album, entilted Dystopium, which is scheduled for release on September 23rd 2011 via ViciSolum Productions.
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The video was directed by Martin Gustafsson.
"Sacred Structure" comes off the band's new upcoming album, entilted Dystopium, which is scheduled for release on September 23rd 2011 via ViciSolum Productions.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Loch Vostok |
Borknagar - Recording New Album
Norwegian metal band Borknagar is currently recording the next album roughly planned to be released in February 2012 through Century Media Records. The album will be mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren at famous Fascination Street Studios in Sweden in November.
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| Source: | borknagar.com |
| Band profile: | Borknagar |
Illdisposed - Part Ways With Guitarist
Danish extreme metallers Illdisposed have parted ways with guitar player Franz "Hellboss" Gottschalk (ex-Volbeat, ex-Dominus).
The band wishes Franz and his family all the best in the future.
Hellboss will be replaced by "smukke" Ken Holst (also in Compos Mentis, Crocell) who has been playing the last two shows with the band.
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The band wishes Franz and his family all the best in the future.
Hellboss will be replaced by "smukke" Ken Holst (also in Compos Mentis, Crocell) who has been playing the last two shows with the band.
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| Source: | illdisposed.dk |
| Band profile: | Illdisposed |
Lord - Another New Video Online
"Forever", the new video from Australian heavy/power metallers Lord can now be watched below.
The clip was directed and filmed by Dusk Music Video Production and features an extended version of the song, making it "a nine-minute epic psychological thriller," according to a press release.
Another video for the track "Set In Stone" can still be watched over here.
"Forever" comes off the band's latest album, entitled Set In Stone, which was released in September 2009 through Dominus/Riot! Entertainment.
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The clip was directed and filmed by Dusk Music Video Production and features an extended version of the song, making it "a nine-minute epic psychological thriller," according to a press release.
Another video for the track "Set In Stone" can still be watched over here.
"Forever" comes off the band's latest album, entitled Set In Stone, which was released in September 2009 through Dominus/Riot! Entertainment.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Lord |
Hellsaw - Enter The Studio
Austrian black metallers Hellsaw entered Munich's Dreamsound Studios last week to begin recording their fourth full-length album. Titled Trist, the album will be the follow up to 2009's Cold and is due for release on Napalm Records in early 2012.
Frontman and founder Aries commented about the direction Hellsaw will take with the album: "The German word "Trist" is difficult to define exactly but if you think of various connotations of solemnity and sadness you'd be thinking along the right lines. Cold was more about melancholy, Trist is darker; it's like the scent of fine whiskey and damp earth.
As a band, we always prepare thoroughly before going into the studio, but this time we've rehearsed even more in order to perfect the sound for each track. We've also sought to redefine the Hellsaw sound, without losing our identity. There needs to be a certain amount of experimentation with each new album in order to bring the sound up to date. Without giving too much away, with Trist we believe we have found the perfect symbiosis between the old and new elements. All the songs are strong, and it will definitely kick ass."
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Frontman and founder Aries commented about the direction Hellsaw will take with the album: "The German word "Trist" is difficult to define exactly but if you think of various connotations of solemnity and sadness you'd be thinking along the right lines. Cold was more about melancholy, Trist is darker; it's like the scent of fine whiskey and damp earth.
As a band, we always prepare thoroughly before going into the studio, but this time we've rehearsed even more in order to perfect the sound for each track. We've also sought to redefine the Hellsaw sound, without losing our identity. There needs to be a certain amount of experimentation with each new album in order to bring the sound up to date. Without giving too much away, with Trist we believe we have found the perfect symbiosis between the old and new elements. All the songs are strong, and it will definitely kick ass."
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Hellsaw |
Hate Eternal - New Video Online
"Lake Ablaze", the new video from US death metal band Hate Eternal can now be watched below.
The clip was shot in Tampa, FL with director David Brodsky of MyGoodEye (The Black Dahlia Murder, Devin Townsend, Amon Amarth, Suicide Silence, etc.)
"Lake Ablaze" comes off the band's latest album, called Phoenix Amongst The Ashes, which was released in May through Metal Blade Records.
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The clip was shot in Tampa, FL with director David Brodsky of MyGoodEye (The Black Dahlia Murder, Devin Townsend, Amon Amarth, Suicide Silence, etc.)
"Lake Ablaze" comes off the band's latest album, called Phoenix Amongst The Ashes, which was released in May through Metal Blade Records.
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| Source: | metalblade.com |
| Band profile: | Hate Eternal |
Shape Of Despair - New Vocalist Announced
Finnish funeral doomsters Shape Of Despair have tapped Throes Of Dawn vocalist Henri Koivula as the replacement of Pasi Koskinen (Ajattara, ex-Amorphis, Mannhai) who left the band in late 2010.
The band issued the following announcement: "Just before this year, Shape Of Despair and Pasi Koskinen parted ways. We got very few close persons in mind who could fit inside the band's chemistry and share the same passion for our music.
Welcome to our newest member Henri Koivula. Henri is known from his other band Throes Of Dawn which released the magnificent The Great Fleet Of Echoes album last year."
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The band issued the following announcement: "Just before this year, Shape Of Despair and Pasi Koskinen parted ways. We got very few close persons in mind who could fit inside the band's chemistry and share the same passion for our music.
Welcome to our newest member Henri Koivula. Henri is known from his other band Throes Of Dawn which released the magnificent The Great Fleet Of Echoes album last year."
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Shape Of Despair |