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Blind Guardian - North American Tour Dates Announced
Blind Guardian has released the following press statement:
"Triumphantly returning to North American shores in support of the Billboard-charting new album At The Edge Of Time, we are pleased to announce the western hemisphere's portion of the Sacred Worlds And Songs Divine 2010 World Tour, commencing on November 19th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and concluding on December 22nd in West Springfield, Virginia. Support acts are California's Holy Grail and Florida's Seven Kingdoms.
Hansi checks in from the secret Blind Guardian bunker about the upcoming trek: "Christmas will be a little earlier this year, 'cause The Guardian is coming to town in November and December! The band is really excited to announce this upcoming tour. Finally, we will get the chance to preach our Sacred Words and play our Songs Divine somewhere near your neighborhood. We have prepared a nice package of music and bands for our Northern American followers. Our friends from Holy Grail and Seven Kingdoms will join us on this glorious mission and will have their part in these magical nights to come. Both bands are underground now, but I can feel that the future is theirs. They really carry the spirit of a new American Power Metal generation. Touring the U.S. and Canada does always means a tremendous amount of fun, so we are really anxious to see if the people in Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, and Albuquerque - where we have not played before - can scream as loud as their brothers and sisters in New York, Quebec, Toronto, or Hollywood. We'll soon find out when we meet you at the edge of time."
Confirmed North American dates for the Sacred Worlds And Songs Divine Tour are as follows:
Nov. 19 - The Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA
Nov. 20 - Nokia Theatre - New York, NY
Nov. 21 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
Nov. 23 - Metropolis - Montreal, QC - Canada
Nov. 25 - Theatre Capitole - Quebec City, QC - Canada
Nov. 26 - Kool Haus - Toronto, ON - Canada
Nov. 27 - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Royal Oak, MI
Nov. 29 - Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL
Nov. 30 - The Cabooze - Minneapolis, MN
Dec. 01 - The Garrick Centre - Winnipeg, MB - Canada
Dec. 03 - MacEwan Hall Ballroom - Calgary, AB - Canada
Dec. 04 - The Starlite Room - Edmonton, AB - Canada
Dec. 06 - Showbox at The Market - Seattle, WA
Dec. 08 - The Regency Ballroom - San Francisco, CA
Dec. 09 - Henry Fonda Theatre / The Music Box - Los Angeles, CA
Dec. 10 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ
Dec. 11 - Sunshine Theater - Albuquerque, NM
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"Triumphantly returning to North American shores in support of the Billboard-charting new album At The Edge Of Time, we are pleased to announce the western hemisphere's portion of the Sacred Worlds And Songs Divine 2010 World Tour, commencing on November 19th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and concluding on December 22nd in West Springfield, Virginia. Support acts are California's Holy Grail and Florida's Seven Kingdoms.
Hansi checks in from the secret Blind Guardian bunker about the upcoming trek: "Christmas will be a little earlier this year, 'cause The Guardian is coming to town in November and December! The band is really excited to announce this upcoming tour. Finally, we will get the chance to preach our Sacred Words and play our Songs Divine somewhere near your neighborhood. We have prepared a nice package of music and bands for our Northern American followers. Our friends from Holy Grail and Seven Kingdoms will join us on this glorious mission and will have their part in these magical nights to come. Both bands are underground now, but I can feel that the future is theirs. They really carry the spirit of a new American Power Metal generation. Touring the U.S. and Canada does always means a tremendous amount of fun, so we are really anxious to see if the people in Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, and Albuquerque - where we have not played before - can scream as loud as their brothers and sisters in New York, Quebec, Toronto, or Hollywood. We'll soon find out when we meet you at the edge of time."
Confirmed North American dates for the Sacred Worlds And Songs Divine Tour are as follows:
Nov. 19 - The Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA
Nov. 20 - Nokia Theatre - New York, NY
Nov. 21 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
Nov. 23 - Metropolis - Montreal, QC - Canada
Nov. 25 - Theatre Capitole - Quebec City, QC - Canada
Nov. 26 - Kool Haus - Toronto, ON - Canada
Nov. 27 - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Royal Oak, MI
Nov. 29 - Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL
Nov. 30 - The Cabooze - Minneapolis, MN
Dec. 01 - The Garrick Centre - Winnipeg, MB - Canada
Dec. 03 - MacEwan Hall Ballroom - Calgary, AB - Canada
Dec. 04 - The Starlite Room - Edmonton, AB - Canada
Dec. 06 - Showbox at The Market - Seattle, WA
Dec. 08 - The Regency Ballroom - San Francisco, CA
Dec. 09 - Henry Fonda Theatre / The Music Box - Los Angeles, CA
Dec. 10 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ
Dec. 11 - Sunshine Theater - Albuquerque, NM
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| Source: | blind-guardian.com |
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
| Event: | Blind Guardian: Sacred Worlds And Songs Divine N. American Tour |
The Foreshadowing - Have A New Bass Player
Italian doom/gothic metal band The Foreshadowing have found a new bassist, after Davide Pesola's (Klimt 1918) departure earlier this year. Here's the word from the band:
"After a long selection for the vacant role through the last year, The Foreshadowing are thrilled to announce Francesco Giulianelli from Endaemona as their new official bass player! Francesco joined us for our last two gigs at Summer Breeze and Nihil Fest and showed his great musical skills and personality. He will take part of the future studio activities too."
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"After a long selection for the vacant role through the last year, The Foreshadowing are thrilled to announce Francesco Giulianelli from Endaemona as their new official bass player! Francesco joined us for our last two gigs at Summer Breeze and Nihil Fest and showed his great musical skills and personality. He will take part of the future studio activities too."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Foreshadowing |
Ensiferum - South African Mini-Tour
Finnish folk metallers Ensiferum have announced a short run of tour dates in South Africa this October. Support on the tour will come from Riddare Av Koden. Dates are as follows:
27/10 - Burn Nightclub, Durban, KZN
28/10 - Cool Runnings, Fourways, JHB
29/10 - Rumours Lounge, Palm Court, JHB
30/10 - Black Dahlia (Halloween Party), Boksburg, JHB
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27/10 - Burn Nightclub, Durban, KZN
28/10 - Cool Runnings, Fourways, JHB
29/10 - Rumours Lounge, Palm Court, JHB
30/10 - Black Dahlia (Halloween Party), Boksburg, JHB
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ensiferum |
| Event: | Ensiferum |
Kamelot - Vocalist Falls Ill, N. American Tour Postponed
Original news, posted on 04.09.2010
Kamelot have made the following statement:
"The band and crew are all here in Tampa rehearsing for the tour. Visas have been cleared and the guys are in good spirits and ready to party with all of you. However, during rehearsals, Roy Khantatat became severely ill. Due to this, as yet undiagnosed, illness, Roy reluctantly has been forced to head back home to Norway. He is currently under his physician's care, but unfortunately these circumstances will prevent him from joining us on the North American concert tour. Of course, we want Roy to take care of his health as priority one for now and for the future.
After much consideration on how to proceed, all of us in Kamelot feel strongly about keeping our commitment to our fans, promoters, and support bands on this tour! We are all ready and excited about playing these shows, we have flown in people from around the world to be apart of it and it has been in the works over a year! Therefore, we are working diligently with a fantastic singer willing to step in at the eleventh hour in order to make this tour a reality - our good friend Michael Eriksen from Circus Maximus has agreed to fill in for Roy! And we are excited to announce a special guest: Swedish vocalist Elize Ryd from Amaranthe will be joining the band on the North American Tour. She will also be part of the VIP meet and greet! Elize toured with us on our Summer Pandemonium Tour and also the European tour earlier this Spring.
Roy also commented: "I am terribly sorry that I cannot do this upcoming tour in North America this fall. We have our most fantastic album ever coming out in September, and the timing could have been better I guess. The band has my full and unconditional blessing to go out there and kick ass regardless, and I feel we have found a good replacement in Michael. He is a very good singer and long time friend. Be good to him! Hope to see you soon!"
Michael states: "Roy and I go way back, so when he called and asked me to help him and the rest of Kamelot to do their long planned USA tour, I told him, 'Sure bro, I am there for you.' It will be big shoes to fill, but in his honor I will do my best to give the Kamelotfans a show they have long awaited. So grab your earplugs and come join the party!"
UPDATE: (thanks to 36904)
Last week, Kamelot announced that vocalist Roy "Khan" Khantatat was sitting out the upcoming North American trek because of a severe illness. Circus Maximus Michael Eriksen would be falling in for Khan. But now the band has announced they're postponing the tour altogether. Here's the official word:
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Kamelot have made the following statement:
"The band and crew are all here in Tampa rehearsing for the tour. Visas have been cleared and the guys are in good spirits and ready to party with all of you. However, during rehearsals, Roy Khantatat became severely ill. Due to this, as yet undiagnosed, illness, Roy reluctantly has been forced to head back home to Norway. He is currently under his physician's care, but unfortunately these circumstances will prevent him from joining us on the North American concert tour. Of course, we want Roy to take care of his health as priority one for now and for the future.
After much consideration on how to proceed, all of us in Kamelot feel strongly about keeping our commitment to our fans, promoters, and support bands on this tour! We are all ready and excited about playing these shows, we have flown in people from around the world to be apart of it and it has been in the works over a year! Therefore, we are working diligently with a fantastic singer willing to step in at the eleventh hour in order to make this tour a reality - our good friend Michael Eriksen from Circus Maximus has agreed to fill in for Roy! And we are excited to announce a special guest: Swedish vocalist Elize Ryd from Amaranthe will be joining the band on the North American Tour. She will also be part of the VIP meet and greet! Elize toured with us on our Summer Pandemonium Tour and also the European tour earlier this Spring.
Roy also commented: "I am terribly sorry that I cannot do this upcoming tour in North America this fall. We have our most fantastic album ever coming out in September, and the timing could have been better I guess. The band has my full and unconditional blessing to go out there and kick ass regardless, and I feel we have found a good replacement in Michael. He is a very good singer and long time friend. Be good to him! Hope to see you soon!"
Michael states: "Roy and I go way back, so when he called and asked me to help him and the rest of Kamelot to do their long planned USA tour, I told him, 'Sure bro, I am there for you.' It will be big shoes to fill, but in his honor I will do my best to give the Kamelotfans a show they have long awaited. So grab your earplugs and come join the party!"
UPDATE: (thanks to 36904)
Last week, Kamelot announced that vocalist Roy "Khan" Khantatat was sitting out the upcoming North American trek because of a severe illness. Circus Maximus Michael Eriksen would be falling in for Khan. But now the band has announced they're postponing the tour altogether. Here's the official word:
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| Source: | kamelot.com |
| Band profile: | Kamelot |
| Event: | Kamelot + Leaves' Eyes [POSTPONED] |
Overkill - European Killfest Tour 2011 With Destruction, Heathen
Good news for all thrashers! Overkill are hosting another edition of their infamous Killfest Tours. Embarking on a European trek in March 2011, Overkill will be supported by Teutonic thrashers Destruction and Bay Area thrash band Heathen. Special guests will be also announced in the near future.
Confirmed Kiilfest dates are as follows:
03.03.2011 - GBR - London, O2 Islington Academy
04.03.2011 - GER - Köln, Essigfabrik
05.03.2011 - GER - Geiselwind, Music Hall
06.03.2011 - GER - Stuttgart, Longhorn
07.03.2011 - GER - Frankfurt, Batschkapp
08.03.2011 - SWI - Zürich, Volkshaus
09.03.2011 - ITA - Milano, Live Club
10.03.2011 - AUT - Wörgl, Komma
11.03.2011 - HUN - Budapest, Petofi Hall
12.03.2011 - CZE - Brno, Fleda
13.03.2011 - POL - Warsaw, Stodola
15.03.2011 - GER - Berlin, Columbia Club
16.03.2011 - GER - Hamburg, Markthalle
17.03.2011 - GER - Braunschweig, Meier Music Hall
18.03.2011 - BEL - Antwerpen, Trix
19.03.2011 - NED - Enschede, Atak
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Confirmed Kiilfest dates are as follows:
03.03.2011 - GBR - London, O2 Islington Academy
04.03.2011 - GER - Köln, Essigfabrik
05.03.2011 - GER - Geiselwind, Music Hall
06.03.2011 - GER - Stuttgart, Longhorn
07.03.2011 - GER - Frankfurt, Batschkapp
08.03.2011 - SWI - Zürich, Volkshaus
09.03.2011 - ITA - Milano, Live Club
10.03.2011 - AUT - Wörgl, Komma
11.03.2011 - HUN - Budapest, Petofi Hall
12.03.2011 - CZE - Brno, Fleda
13.03.2011 - POL - Warsaw, Stodola
15.03.2011 - GER - Berlin, Columbia Club
16.03.2011 - GER - Hamburg, Markthalle
17.03.2011 - GER - Braunschweig, Meier Music Hall
18.03.2011 - BEL - Antwerpen, Trix
19.03.2011 - NED - Enschede, Atak
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| Source: | destruction.de |
| Band profile: | Overkill |
| Event: | Killfest Tour 2011 |
Amorphis - Finnish Club Tour Dates Announced
Official press release
To round off the 20th Anniversary year, Amorphis will play seven shows in major Finnish cities in December. In line with the upcoming Magic & Mayhem - Tales From The Early Years album, the setlist will consist of material from the band's early years - the recent radio hits are not on the agenda this time...
The shows in Seinäjoki, Oulu and Tampere will be opened by Ensiferum.
Announced dates are as follows:
Dec. 09 - Tavastia, Helsinki
Dec. 10 - Sibeliustalo, Lahti
Dec. 11 - Lutakko, Jyväskylä
Dec. 16 - Klubi, Turku
Dec. 17 - Rytmikorjaamo, Seinäjoki
Dec. 18 - Club Teatria, Oulu
Dec. 31 - Pakkahuone, Tampere
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To round off the 20th Anniversary year, Amorphis will play seven shows in major Finnish cities in December. In line with the upcoming Magic & Mayhem - Tales From The Early Years album, the setlist will consist of material from the band's early years - the recent radio hits are not on the agenda this time...
The shows in Seinäjoki, Oulu and Tampere will be opened by Ensiferum.
Announced dates are as follows:
Dec. 09 - Tavastia, Helsinki
Dec. 10 - Sibeliustalo, Lahti
Dec. 11 - Lutakko, Jyväskylä
Dec. 16 - Klubi, Turku
Dec. 17 - Rytmikorjaamo, Seinäjoki
Dec. 18 - Club Teatria, Oulu
Dec. 31 - Pakkahuone, Tampere
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| Source: | amorphis.net |
| Band profile: | Amorphis |
| Event: | Amorphis: Magic & Mayhem Tour |
Misery Index - Co-headlining European Tour With Grave
US metallers Misery Index have announced a four-week headlining European tour starting on November 1st in The Netherlands. Co-headlining this run is Sweden's death metallers Grave and support will come from Arsis, The Last Felony and The Rotted.
Announced dates are as follows:
Nov. 01 - Zaandam, The Netherlands - Kade
Nov. 02 - Bochum, Germany - Matrix
Nov. 03 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
Nov. 04 - Kassel, Germany - Kulturfabrik Salzmann
Nov. 05 - Berlin, Germany - K17
Nov. 06 - Zabrze, Poland - Wiatrak
Nov. 07 - Munchen, Germany - Feierwerk
Nov. 08 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Randal Club
Nov. 09 - Ostrava, Czech Rep. - Boomerang
Nov. 10 - Wien, Austria - Viper Room
Nov. 11 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Gala Hala
Nov. 12 - Bolzano, Italy - Ufo
Nov. 13 - Vicenza, Italy - Mac2
Nov. 14 - Rome, Italy - Init Club
Nov. 15 - Luzern, Switzerland - Schuur
Nov. 17 - Barcelona, Spain - Mephisto
Nov. 18 - Madrid, Spain - Ritmo & Compas
Nov. 19 - Bilbao, Spain - Santana 27 Blue
Nov. 21 - Paris, France - Glazart
Nov. 22 - London, UK - Relentless Garage
Nov. 23 - Dublin, Ireland - Whelans
Nov. 24 - Plymouth, UK - White Rabbit
Nov. 25 - Gent, Belgium - Minus One
Nov. 26 - Tilburg, The Netherlands - 013
Nov. 27 - Leipzig, Germany - Theaterfabrik
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Announced dates are as follows:
Nov. 01 - Zaandam, The Netherlands - Kade
Nov. 02 - Bochum, Germany - Matrix
Nov. 03 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
Nov. 04 - Kassel, Germany - Kulturfabrik Salzmann
Nov. 05 - Berlin, Germany - K17
Nov. 06 - Zabrze, Poland - Wiatrak
Nov. 07 - Munchen, Germany - Feierwerk
Nov. 08 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Randal Club
Nov. 09 - Ostrava, Czech Rep. - Boomerang
Nov. 10 - Wien, Austria - Viper Room
Nov. 11 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Gala Hala
Nov. 12 - Bolzano, Italy - Ufo
Nov. 13 - Vicenza, Italy - Mac2
Nov. 14 - Rome, Italy - Init Club
Nov. 15 - Luzern, Switzerland - Schuur
Nov. 17 - Barcelona, Spain - Mephisto
Nov. 18 - Madrid, Spain - Ritmo & Compas
Nov. 19 - Bilbao, Spain - Santana 27 Blue
Nov. 21 - Paris, France - Glazart
Nov. 22 - London, UK - Relentless Garage
Nov. 23 - Dublin, Ireland - Whelans
Nov. 24 - Plymouth, UK - White Rabbit
Nov. 25 - Gent, Belgium - Minus One
Nov. 26 - Tilburg, The Netherlands - 013
Nov. 27 - Leipzig, Germany - Theaterfabrik
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Misery Index |
| Event: | Misery Index + Grave |
Kampfar - Working On New Album
Norwegian metallers Kampfar have issued the short following update at their MySpace blog:
"Greetings!
Kampfar are currently in the latter stages of writing the follow-up to 2008's Heimgang album. We will enter Abyss Studio with Peter Tägtgren and release is expected in Spring 2011. Stay tuned, the witches are coming!
Kampfar."
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"Greetings!
Kampfar are currently in the latter stages of writing the follow-up to 2008's Heimgang album. We will enter Abyss Studio with Peter Tägtgren and release is expected in Spring 2011. Stay tuned, the witches are coming!
Kampfar."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Kampfar |
The Sword - Entire New Album Available For Streaming
Warp Riders, the third full-length album from US metallers The Sword, is available for streaming in its entirety on the band's MySpace page. The album is scheduled for release on August 24 via Kemado Records.
Warp Riders cover art] tracklist:
01. Acheron/Unearthing The Orb
02. Tres Brujas
03. Arrows In The Dark
04. The Chronomancer I: Hubris
05. Lawless Lands
06. Astraea's Dream
07. The Warp Riders
08. Night City
09. The Chronomancer II: Nemesis
10. (The Night the Sky Cried) Tears Of Fire
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Warp Riders cover art] tracklist:
01. Acheron/Unearthing The Orb
02. Tres Brujas
03. Arrows In The Dark
04. The Chronomancer I: Hubris
05. Lawless Lands
06. Astraea's Dream
07. The Warp Riders
08. Night City
09. The Chronomancer II: Nemesis
10. (The Night the Sky Cried) Tears Of Fire
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Sword |
Whitechapel - N. American Headlining Tour With Impending Doom
US deathcore act Whitechapel will be kicking off a headlining tour across the United States this October, in support of their latest studio album, A New Era Of Corruption. Joining them on the trek will be Impending Doom, Miss May I, Oceano and I Declare War.
The Corruptour live dates are as follows:
10/01 - Macon, GA - The 567
10/02 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
10/03 - St. Petersburg, FL - State Theatre
10/04 - Jacksonville, FL - Rain (Plush Complex)
10/05 - Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero
10/06 - Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall
10/07 - Raleigh, NC - Volume 11 Tavern
10/08 - Norfolk, VA - Norva
10/09 - Jermyn, PA - Eleanor Rigby's
10/10 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre
10/12 - Boston, MA - Harper's Ferry
10/13 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Loft
10/14 - Syracuse, NY - Lost Horizon
10/15 - Toledo, OH - Headliner's
10/16 - Grand Rapids, MI - Intersection
10/17 - Elgin, IL - Mad Maggies
10/19 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
10/20 - Sauget, IL - Pop's
10/21 - Louisville, KY - Headliners Music Hall
10/22 - Birmingham, AL - Zydeco
10/23 - Nashville, TN - Rocketown
10/31 - Frisco, TX - Dr. Pepper Arena - Monster Mosh II (with The Devil Wears Prada, Enter Shikari, Black Veil Brides)
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The Corruptour live dates are as follows:
10/01 - Macon, GA - The 567
10/02 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
10/03 - St. Petersburg, FL - State Theatre
10/04 - Jacksonville, FL - Rain (Plush Complex)
10/05 - Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero
10/06 - Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall
10/07 - Raleigh, NC - Volume 11 Tavern
10/08 - Norfolk, VA - Norva
10/09 - Jermyn, PA - Eleanor Rigby's
10/10 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre
10/12 - Boston, MA - Harper's Ferry
10/13 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Loft
10/14 - Syracuse, NY - Lost Horizon
10/15 - Toledo, OH - Headliner's
10/16 - Grand Rapids, MI - Intersection
10/17 - Elgin, IL - Mad Maggies
10/19 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
10/20 - Sauget, IL - Pop's
10/21 - Louisville, KY - Headliners Music Hall
10/22 - Birmingham, AL - Zydeco
10/23 - Nashville, TN - Rocketown
10/31 - Frisco, TX - Dr. Pepper Arena - Monster Mosh II (with The Devil Wears Prada, Enter Shikari, Black Veil Brides)
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| Source: | metalblade.com |
| Band profile: | Whitechapel |
| Event: | Whitechapel: The Corruptour |
Mantic Ritual - Part Ways With Drummer
US thrashers Mantic Ritual have posted the following statement on their blog:
"As some of you may already know, we are no longer working with our drummer, Adam Haritan. This was a mutual decision and we all agree that it's best for everyone involved. It's been obvious to us for some time that Adam was not as interested in making music as he once was, and we all thought this would be a good time for him to pursue other things while we found another drummer who can be fully dedicated to Mantic Ritual. There are no hard feelings between us, and we're grateful for all the time and effort Adam has put into this band over the last five years. We wish him the best and we're sure he'll be successful in whatever path he chooses.
Mantic Ritual will be looking for a new drummer immediately to continue writing, recording, and touring. We'll be back in action as soon as possible!''
Ex-drummer Adam adds: "The time has come for me to part ways with Mantic Ritual. Over the past few months, my heart has been pulling me in a different direction, and it has been hard to fight the urge to follow my passion. Although I will no longer be the drummer of Mantic Ritual, I'll always be a strong supporter of the band and remain great friends with Ben, Jeff, and Dave. Some of my most cherished memories in life involve this band, and I'll never forget them. Emerson stated it perfectly when he said, "We change, whether we like it or not." One year ago I had no idea that I'd be returning to school, immersed in a non-musical field, but that's the way the Universe works. I wish nothing but the best for the band, and hope the guys thrive in everything they do."
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"As some of you may already know, we are no longer working with our drummer, Adam Haritan. This was a mutual decision and we all agree that it's best for everyone involved. It's been obvious to us for some time that Adam was not as interested in making music as he once was, and we all thought this would be a good time for him to pursue other things while we found another drummer who can be fully dedicated to Mantic Ritual. There are no hard feelings between us, and we're grateful for all the time and effort Adam has put into this band over the last five years. We wish him the best and we're sure he'll be successful in whatever path he chooses.
Mantic Ritual will be looking for a new drummer immediately to continue writing, recording, and touring. We'll be back in action as soon as possible!''
Ex-drummer Adam adds: "The time has come for me to part ways with Mantic Ritual. Over the past few months, my heart has been pulling me in a different direction, and it has been hard to fight the urge to follow my passion. Although I will no longer be the drummer of Mantic Ritual, I'll always be a strong supporter of the band and remain great friends with Ben, Jeff, and Dave. Some of my most cherished memories in life involve this band, and I'll never forget them. Emerson stated it perfectly when he said, "We change, whether we like it or not." One year ago I had no idea that I'd be returning to school, immersed in a non-musical field, but that's the way the Universe works. I wish nothing but the best for the band, and hope the guys thrive in everything they do."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Mantic Ritual |
Cannibal Corpse - USA Tour, Ft. Dying Fetus, Vital Remains, Devourment
Cannibal Corpse will be hitting the road for a 17 date run that takes the band through the east coast, south, and Midwest. The mighty Cannibal Corpse will be kicking things off on Friday November 5th in Wilmington, NC at The Soapbox Laundrolounge and will finish things up on Monday November 22nd in Asheville, NC at The Orange Peel. Joining Cannibal Corpse on the road is Dying Fetus, Vital Remains, and Devourment. The tour is being brought to fans by BC Rich, Metal Blade Records, Good Fight Entertainment, and Relapse Records. Head over to this location for additional touring news and ticketing links.
Cannibal Corpse North American Tour with Dying Fetus, Vital Remains and Devourment:
11/05 -Wilmington, NC - The Soapbox Laundrolounge
11/06 - Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero
11/07 - Birmingham, AL - Zydeco
11/08 - Memphis, TN - New Daisy Theater
11/09 - Nashville, TN - Exit In
11/10 - Lexington, KY - Buster's
11/11 - East St. Louis, MO - Pop's
11/12 - Des Moines, IA - People's Court
11/13 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection
11/14 - Madison, WI - The Annex
11/16 - Columbus, OH - Skully's
11/17 - Williamsville, NY - Infinity
11/18 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
11/19 - New York, NY - Santos Party House
11/20 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
11/21 - Washington, DC - Rock & Roll Hotel
11/22 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
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Cannibal Corpse North American Tour with Dying Fetus, Vital Remains and Devourment:
11/05 -Wilmington, NC - The Soapbox Laundrolounge
11/06 - Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero
11/07 - Birmingham, AL - Zydeco
11/08 - Memphis, TN - New Daisy Theater
11/09 - Nashville, TN - Exit In
11/10 - Lexington, KY - Buster's
11/11 - East St. Louis, MO - Pop's
11/12 - Des Moines, IA - People's Court
11/13 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection
11/14 - Madison, WI - The Annex
11/16 - Columbus, OH - Skully's
11/17 - Williamsville, NY - Infinity
11/18 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
11/19 - New York, NY - Santos Party House
11/20 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
11/21 - Washington, DC - Rock & Roll Hotel
11/22 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
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| Source: | cannibalcorpse.net |
| Band profile: | Cannibal Corpse |
| Event: | Cannibal Corpse + Dying Fetus + Vital Remains |
Sanctioned Annihilation Tour - High On Fire, Torche, Kylesa
US stoner metallers High On Fire have announced a headlining North American tour later this fall, this in support of their latest studio album, Snakes For The Divine. Also joining them on the trek, dubbed "Sanctioned Annihilation Tour," will be Torche and Kylesa.
Sanctioned Annihilation tour dates are as follows:
09/29 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
09/30 - Pomona, CA @ Glasshouse
10/01 - Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theatre
10/02 - Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad
10/03 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
10/05 - Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theatre
10/06 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
10/08 - Rock Island, IL @ Rock Island Brewing Company
10/09 - Urbana, IL @ Canopy Club
10/10 - Chicago, IL @ Metro (Riot Festival)
10/11 - Bloomington, IN @ Bluebird
10/13 - Covington, KY @ Historic Southgate House
10/14 - Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
10/15 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
10/16 - Rochester, NY @ Water Street
10/17 - Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street
10/19 - Halifax, NS @ The Paragon Theatre (Halifax Pop Explosion)
10/21 - Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall
10/22 - Providence, RI @ Club Hell
10/23 - Boston, MA @ Middle East Downstairs
10/24 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall
10/26 - Philadelphia, PA @ Starlite Ballroom
10/27 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle
10/29 - Gainesville, FL @ Common Ground (Ye Old Fest)
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Sanctioned Annihilation tour dates are as follows:
09/29 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
09/30 - Pomona, CA @ Glasshouse
10/01 - Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theatre
10/02 - Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad
10/03 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
10/05 - Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theatre
10/06 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
10/08 - Rock Island, IL @ Rock Island Brewing Company
10/09 - Urbana, IL @ Canopy Club
10/10 - Chicago, IL @ Metro (Riot Festival)
10/11 - Bloomington, IN @ Bluebird
10/13 - Covington, KY @ Historic Southgate House
10/14 - Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
10/15 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
10/16 - Rochester, NY @ Water Street
10/17 - Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street
10/19 - Halifax, NS @ The Paragon Theatre (Halifax Pop Explosion)
10/21 - Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall
10/22 - Providence, RI @ Club Hell
10/23 - Boston, MA @ Middle East Downstairs
10/24 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall
10/26 - Philadelphia, PA @ Starlite Ballroom
10/27 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle
10/29 - Gainesville, FL @ Common Ground (Ye Old Fest)
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | High On Fire |
| Event: | High On Fire: Sanctioned Annihilation Tour |
Volbeat - Have A New Video Out
Volbeat have revealed their brand new video for the track "Fallen". This track comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled Beyond Hell/Above Heaven, which is scheduled for release on September 10th. All further album details are available here.
The video itself is now available on the band's official website.
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The video itself is now available on the band's official website.
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| Source: | volbeat.dk |
| Band profile: | Volbeat |
Monster Magnet - New Album Details
Monster Magnet have revealed more details for the upcoming new album Mastermind. The album is scheduled for an October release via Napalm Records.
Monster Magnet songwriter and frontman, Dave Wyndorf, described Mastermind as follows: "It's a big, beefy ball of demented anthems and power rock. The music itself is exaggerated and muscular. Like classic rock gone insane! Giant hooks, giant sounds. The rockers are direct and intense. The ballads, trippy and strange. It's guitar heaven.
The lyrics read like a fever-dream of life in the 21st century. Cynicism, optimism, satire, sex, deluded fantasies and dead-on reality. They're all here - sometimes even in the same song! In my world, images, information and emotions tend to intertwine. I'll describe the smallest details of my personal life in crazy, cinematic terms. When I write, the words play out in my mind like scenes from a movie and that's the vibe I tried to capture on Mastermind - rapid-fire emotion. What can I say? I'm having a weird life and I have to write it down that way.
In the end though, Mastermind ROCKS, and that's what's most important.
Mastermind tracklist:
01. Hallucination Bomb
02. Bored With Sorcery
03. Dig That Hole
04. Gods and Punks
05. The Titan Who Cried Like A Baby
06. Mastermind
07. 100 Million Miles
08. Perish In Fire
09. Time Machine
10. When The Planes Fall From The Sky
11. Ghost Story
12. All Outta Nothin'
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Monster Magnet songwriter and frontman, Dave Wyndorf, described Mastermind as follows: "It's a big, beefy ball of demented anthems and power rock. The music itself is exaggerated and muscular. Like classic rock gone insane! Giant hooks, giant sounds. The rockers are direct and intense. The ballads, trippy and strange. It's guitar heaven.
The lyrics read like a fever-dream of life in the 21st century. Cynicism, optimism, satire, sex, deluded fantasies and dead-on reality. They're all here - sometimes even in the same song! In my world, images, information and emotions tend to intertwine. I'll describe the smallest details of my personal life in crazy, cinematic terms. When I write, the words play out in my mind like scenes from a movie and that's the vibe I tried to capture on Mastermind - rapid-fire emotion. What can I say? I'm having a weird life and I have to write it down that way.
In the end though, Mastermind ROCKS, and that's what's most important.
Mastermind tracklist:
01. Hallucination Bomb
02. Bored With Sorcery
03. Dig That Hole
04. Gods and Punks
05. The Titan Who Cried Like A Baby
06. Mastermind
07. 100 Million Miles
08. Perish In Fire
09. Time Machine
10. When The Planes Fall From The Sky
11. Ghost Story
12. All Outta Nothin'
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| Source: | zodiaclung.com |
| Band profile: | Monster Magnet |