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Tankard - New Video Online
"Rules For Fools", the new video from German metallers Tankard, can be viewed at this location.
"Rules For Fools" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Vol(l)ume 14, which will be released on December 17 via AFM Records. More details about Vol(l)ume 14 were previously reported over here.
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"Rules For Fools" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Vol(l)ume 14, which will be released on December 17 via AFM Records. More details about Vol(l)ume 14 were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Tankard |
Saint Vitus - Ex-Drummer Armando Acosta Passes Away
On November 25th Armando Acosta, best known as the ex-drummer of Saint Vitus passed away.
More details will be enclosed once they are available.
The source is the official Saint Vitus Facebook page.
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More details will be enclosed once they are available.
The source is the official Saint Vitus Facebook page.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Saint Vitus |
Amon Amarth - New Album Title Revealed
Metal Blade Records press release
Kings of Swedish death metal Amon Amarth have just announced the title of the band's forthcoming album as Surtur Rising.
Due out in the spring of 2011, Surtur Rising marks the group's 8th full-length studio release and undoubtedly one of 2011's most anticipated releases by fans and critics alike. Surtur Rising is the follow up to the highly acclaimed, 2008 release, Twilight of the Thunder God, which landed the #7 spot in Revolver Magazine's Top 20 Albums of 2008 and what Metal Sucks called " bottomless gauntlet of riffs that the band endlessly takes gargantuan swigs from, sounding both lush and emotive as well as skull crushingly heavy... every goddamn one is a chest-beating anthem."
Outburn declared how Twilight Of The Thunder God "will render you nothing short of ecstatic" and Time Out New York noted that "Amon Amarth plays some of the most unabashedly epic metal you're likely to find these days."
Be sure to stay tuned to MetalBlade.com for more details on Surtur Rising.
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Kings of Swedish death metal Amon Amarth have just announced the title of the band's forthcoming album as Surtur Rising.
Due out in the spring of 2011, Surtur Rising marks the group's 8th full-length studio release and undoubtedly one of 2011's most anticipated releases by fans and critics alike. Surtur Rising is the follow up to the highly acclaimed, 2008 release, Twilight of the Thunder God, which landed the #7 spot in Revolver Magazine's Top 20 Albums of 2008 and what Metal Sucks called " bottomless gauntlet of riffs that the band endlessly takes gargantuan swigs from, sounding both lush and emotive as well as skull crushingly heavy... every goddamn one is a chest-beating anthem."
Outburn declared how Twilight Of The Thunder God "will render you nothing short of ecstatic" and Time Out New York noted that "Amon Amarth plays some of the most unabashedly epic metal you're likely to find these days."
Be sure to stay tuned to MetalBlade.com for more details on Surtur Rising.
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| Source: | metalblade.com |
| Band profile: | Amon Amarth |
Vreid - New Album Details
Norwegian metallers Vreid will release their forthcoming album, entitled V, on February 7, 2011 via Indie Recordings.
V cover art] tracklist:
01. Arche
02. The Blood Eagle
03. Wolverine Bastards
04. The Sound Of The River
05. Fire On The Mountain
06. The Others & The Look
07. Slave
08. Welcome To The Asylum
09. Then We Die
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V cover art] tracklist:
01. Arche
02. The Blood Eagle
03. Wolverine Bastards
04. The Sound Of The River
05. Fire On The Mountain
06. The Others & The Look
07. Slave
08. Welcome To The Asylum
09. Then We Die
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Vreid |
Sodom - Part Ways With Drummer
Hot on the heels of the release of In War And Pieces comes the news that Sodom has decided to end the cooperation between the band and long-time drummer Bobby Schottkowski.
Frontman Tom Angelripper and guitarist Bernemann released the following statement: "After personal and private problems between Tom and Bobby, was decided, by mutual agreement, the end of the cooperation between Sodom and the drummer Bobby Schottkowski. Tom and Bernemann will announce as soon as possible a replacement drummer. The shows from January will be performed as planned and the upcoming tour in February will take place in any case. Until then we will have incorporated the new drummer."
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Frontman Tom Angelripper and guitarist Bernemann released the following statement: "After personal and private problems between Tom and Bobby, was decided, by mutual agreement, the end of the cooperation between Sodom and the drummer Bobby Schottkowski. Tom and Bernemann will announce as soon as possible a replacement drummer. The shows from January will be performed as planned and the upcoming tour in February will take place in any case. Until then we will have incorporated the new drummer."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sodom |
Korpiklaani - New Album Details
Korpiklaani are set to release yet another new album, called Ukon Wacka, on February 4, 2011 through Nuclear Blast Records.
On Ukon Wacka, the band's seventh album, Korpiklaani took things even further: seven-string guitars, mandoline, mandola and jouhikko are just a few of the instruments that were used on Ukon Wacka.
The album title refers to "a pagan sacrificial feast from ancient times, on which a special made beer richly flowed. As can be expected from the title, this album has an ancient and very folky feel and is totally in Finnish", frontman Jonne explains. One title doesn't seem very Finnish though: the drinking anthem "Tequila" which is dedicated to all South American fans of the band.
Ukon Wacka also features a guest appearance by famous Finnish singer Tuomari Nurmio. All in all a joyous affair in the traditional and beloved Korpiklaani vein, Ukon Wacka boasts ten party tracks that make you wanna raise that drinking horn up high. Also make sure to grab a limited edition copy of Ukon Wacka to check out the brilliant Motörhead cover version bonus track "Iron Fist". Believe Jonne when he says: "A big folky feast for all!"
One of the new tracks, called "Tuoppi Oltta", can be heard at this location, while the band's 2009 effort Karkelo can still be streamed in its entirety at the official MySpace.
Ukon Wacka cover art] tracklist:
01. Louhen Yhdeksäs Poika
02. Päät Pois Tai Hirteen
03. Tuoppi Oltta
04. Lonkkaluut
05. Tequila
06. Ukon Wacka
07. Korvesta Liha
08. Koivu Ja Tähti
09. Vaarinpolkka
10. Iron First Motörhead cover]
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On Ukon Wacka, the band's seventh album, Korpiklaani took things even further: seven-string guitars, mandoline, mandola and jouhikko are just a few of the instruments that were used on Ukon Wacka.
The album title refers to "a pagan sacrificial feast from ancient times, on which a special made beer richly flowed. As can be expected from the title, this album has an ancient and very folky feel and is totally in Finnish", frontman Jonne explains. One title doesn't seem very Finnish though: the drinking anthem "Tequila" which is dedicated to all South American fans of the band.
Ukon Wacka also features a guest appearance by famous Finnish singer Tuomari Nurmio. All in all a joyous affair in the traditional and beloved Korpiklaani vein, Ukon Wacka boasts ten party tracks that make you wanna raise that drinking horn up high. Also make sure to grab a limited edition copy of Ukon Wacka to check out the brilliant Motörhead cover version bonus track "Iron Fist". Believe Jonne when he says: "A big folky feast for all!"
One of the new tracks, called "Tuoppi Oltta", can be heard at this location, while the band's 2009 effort Karkelo can still be streamed in its entirety at the official MySpace.
Ukon Wacka cover art] tracklist:
01. Louhen Yhdeksäs Poika
02. Päät Pois Tai Hirteen
03. Tuoppi Oltta
04. Lonkkaluut
05. Tequila
06. Ukon Wacka
07. Korvesta Liha
08. Koivu Ja Tähti
09. Vaarinpolkka
10. Iron First Motörhead cover]
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Korpiklaani |
Ordog - New Album To Be Released In January
The official release date for Remorse, the upcoming album of Finnish doom metal outfit Ordog, has finally been decided. After a long waiting the band is proud to announce that their third album will be released on the 12th of January 2011 by Violent Journey Records.
The album is said to contain 7 tracks of pure death/doom metal with over 70 minutes of music. One of the new tracks, called "Abuse" is still streaming on the band's MySpace page.
Remorse cover art] tracklist:
01. Human Shell
02. Betrayed
03. Shadowland
04. Abuse
05. Remorse
06. Boneyard Horizon
07. Meant To Be An End
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The album is said to contain 7 tracks of pure death/doom metal with over 70 minutes of music. One of the new tracks, called "Abuse" is still streaming on the band's MySpace page.
Remorse cover art] tracklist:
01. Human Shell
02. Betrayed
03. Shadowland
04. Abuse
05. Remorse
06. Boneyard Horizon
07. Meant To Be An End
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| Source: | ordogband.com |
| Band profile: | Ordog |
Between The Buried And Me - Frontman To Release Solo Album
Official press release
Tommy Rogers, lead vocalist, keyboardist and founding member of the award-winning North Carolina progressive rock band Between The Buried And Me, will release his debut solo album Pulse on February 1, 2011 via Metal Blade Records.
The versatile front man and multi-instrumentalist, who not only self-produced the record, but also arranged, composed and played all instruments on the recording, will use the pseudonym Thomas Giles (his given middle name) as his moniker for the project.
Recorded with Jamie King at The Basement Studios in Winston-Salem, NC, Thomas Giles' Pulse is a challenging rock record designed so that the parts build up to a larger, cinematic-like structure where everything from production to arrangements to lyrics to album art is carefully crafted towards a unified purpose. Testing the limits of what he can do naturally with his voice, Rogers' strikingly beautiful falsetto and dynamic range conjures tales of anxiety, collapse, end-times and strength against swelling, heart-lifting arrangements and pristine backdrops of ambient loops, digital burbles, analog hiss and woozy drones. Exploring combinations of the outré genres of both post-rock and glitch, the music's emotionally resonant yet textural sounds draw reference to artists such as Radiohead, Björk, the Verve, Beck, Stereolab and Spiritualized, balancing both rock and electronic impulses.
"Creating this album was a very unique experience for me," comments Rogers. "I honestly never thought I would get a lot of this music recorded. This record was a way for me to step back, focus on simplified song structures and really build off of melodies. Even though I love fucking my throat up by screaming, it was very nice to sit back and chill out a bit. I named the record Pulse because it is a collection of thoughts and experiences I've had through the years. It's a very personal record and I hope the songs help people evaluate their lives and make the best of their time here. Find your pulse."
The first single from the record is the introspective album opener "Sleep Shake". In keeping with the record's single-handed motif, Tommy Rogers filmed, edited and stars in the song's colorful in-studio music video, which is expected to make its premiere imminently.
"I hope everyone enjoys this record, as I feel there is something for everyone on it," said Rogers. "And don't you all worry; BTBAM is writing new material as I type. We have a very busy year 2011 planned which includes lots of new music and touring. Stay tuned."
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Tommy Rogers, lead vocalist, keyboardist and founding member of the award-winning North Carolina progressive rock band Between The Buried And Me, will release his debut solo album Pulse on February 1, 2011 via Metal Blade Records.
The versatile front man and multi-instrumentalist, who not only self-produced the record, but also arranged, composed and played all instruments on the recording, will use the pseudonym Thomas Giles (his given middle name) as his moniker for the project.
Recorded with Jamie King at The Basement Studios in Winston-Salem, NC, Thomas Giles' Pulse is a challenging rock record designed so that the parts build up to a larger, cinematic-like structure where everything from production to arrangements to lyrics to album art is carefully crafted towards a unified purpose. Testing the limits of what he can do naturally with his voice, Rogers' strikingly beautiful falsetto and dynamic range conjures tales of anxiety, collapse, end-times and strength against swelling, heart-lifting arrangements and pristine backdrops of ambient loops, digital burbles, analog hiss and woozy drones. Exploring combinations of the outré genres of both post-rock and glitch, the music's emotionally resonant yet textural sounds draw reference to artists such as Radiohead, Björk, the Verve, Beck, Stereolab and Spiritualized, balancing both rock and electronic impulses.
"Creating this album was a very unique experience for me," comments Rogers. "I honestly never thought I would get a lot of this music recorded. This record was a way for me to step back, focus on simplified song structures and really build off of melodies. Even though I love fucking my throat up by screaming, it was very nice to sit back and chill out a bit. I named the record Pulse because it is a collection of thoughts and experiences I've had through the years. It's a very personal record and I hope the songs help people evaluate their lives and make the best of their time here. Find your pulse."
The first single from the record is the introspective album opener "Sleep Shake". In keeping with the record's single-handed motif, Tommy Rogers filmed, edited and stars in the song's colorful in-studio music video, which is expected to make its premiere imminently.
"I hope everyone enjoys this record, as I feel there is something for everyone on it," said Rogers. "And don't you all worry; BTBAM is writing new material as I type. We have a very busy year 2011 planned which includes lots of new music and touring. Stay tuned."
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| Source: | metalblade.com |
| Band profile: | Between The Buried And Me |
Hellfest Open Air - Hellfest 2010 DVD Is Out Today!
Hellfest 2010 DVD is out today !
The DVD features 30 bands live + 1 CD live audio! (5.1 sound!)
You can buy the DVD on http://www.hellfestshop.com
Here is the track list:
Disc 1 - Live Video :
01. FEAR FACTORY - Smasher / Devourer
02. SEPULTURA - Dead Embryonic Cells
03. SICK OF IT ALL - Death Or Jail
04. FINNTROLL - Under Bergets Rot
05. WALLS OF JERICHO + A Trigger Full Of Promises
06. SWALLOW THE SUN - Swallow (Horror Pt.1)
07. GOROD - Disavow Your God
08. WATAIN - Sworn To The Dark
09. LOUDBLAST - Cross The Threshold
10. URGEHAL - Satanic Black Metal In Hell
11. OTARGOS - Unaltered Negative God
12. Y&T - Dirty Girl
13. ELECTRIC MARY - Let Me Out
14. NEVERMORE - Your Poison Throne
15. TANKARD - Slipping From Reality
16. TAMTRUM + THE GARAGE BABES - The World You Live In
17. CANDLEMASS - Mirror Mirror
18. ASPHYX Death - The Brutal Way
19. SWORN ENEMY - As Real As It Gets
20. FREAK KITCHEN - Propaganda Pie
21. VULCAIN - Ebony
22. EXODUS - And Then There Were None
23. BEHEMOTH - Conquer All
24. ELUVEITIE - Thousandfold
25. SABATON - Coat Of Arms
26. BLASPHEME - Carpe Diem
27. GENERAL SURGERY - Necrodecontamination / The League Of Extraordinary Grave Robbers
28. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN - Milk Lizard
29. MONDO GENERATOR - Invisible Like The Sky
30. SAVIOURS - Acid Hand
Disc 2 - Live Audio :
01. CANDLEMASS - Samarithan
02. DEVIN TOWNSEND - Truth
03. LOUDBLAST - Taste Me
04. SABATON - The Art Of War
05. WATAIN - Malfeitor
06. BLASPHEME - Désir De Vampyr
07. FREAK KITCHEN - Porno Dady
08. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN - Panasonic Youth
09. OTARGOS - La Génèse De Dieu
10. EXODUS - Bonded By Blood
11. GENERAL SURGERY - Necrocristicism
12. VULCAIN - Rock N Roll Secours
13. GOROD - A Common Hope
14. URGEHAL - Stesolid Self-Destruction To Damnation
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The DVD features 30 bands live + 1 CD live audio! (5.1 sound!)
You can buy the DVD on http://www.hellfestshop.com
Here is the track list:
Disc 1 - Live Video :
01. FEAR FACTORY - Smasher / Devourer
02. SEPULTURA - Dead Embryonic Cells
03. SICK OF IT ALL - Death Or Jail
04. FINNTROLL - Under Bergets Rot
05. WALLS OF JERICHO + A Trigger Full Of Promises
06. SWALLOW THE SUN - Swallow (Horror Pt.1)
07. GOROD - Disavow Your God
08. WATAIN - Sworn To The Dark
09. LOUDBLAST - Cross The Threshold
10. URGEHAL - Satanic Black Metal In Hell
11. OTARGOS - Unaltered Negative God
12. Y&T - Dirty Girl
13. ELECTRIC MARY - Let Me Out
14. NEVERMORE - Your Poison Throne
15. TANKARD - Slipping From Reality
16. TAMTRUM + THE GARAGE BABES - The World You Live In
17. CANDLEMASS - Mirror Mirror
18. ASPHYX Death - The Brutal Way
19. SWORN ENEMY - As Real As It Gets
20. FREAK KITCHEN - Propaganda Pie
21. VULCAIN - Ebony
22. EXODUS - And Then There Were None
23. BEHEMOTH - Conquer All
24. ELUVEITIE - Thousandfold
25. SABATON - Coat Of Arms
26. BLASPHEME - Carpe Diem
27. GENERAL SURGERY - Necrodecontamination / The League Of Extraordinary Grave Robbers
28. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN - Milk Lizard
29. MONDO GENERATOR - Invisible Like The Sky
30. SAVIOURS - Acid Hand
Disc 2 - Live Audio :
01. CANDLEMASS - Samarithan
02. DEVIN TOWNSEND - Truth
03. LOUDBLAST - Taste Me
04. SABATON - The Art Of War
05. WATAIN - Malfeitor
06. BLASPHEME - Désir De Vampyr
07. FREAK KITCHEN - Porno Dady
08. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN - Panasonic Youth
09. OTARGOS - La Génèse De Dieu
10. EXODUS - Bonded By Blood
11. GENERAL SURGERY - Necrocristicism
12. VULCAIN - Rock N Roll Secours
13. GOROD - A Common Hope
14. URGEHAL - Stesolid Self-Destruction To Damnation
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| Source: | hellfest.fr |
| Event: | Hellfest Open Air 2011 |
Battlelore - New Song Sample Online
Finnish metallers Battlelore will release their forthcoming album, entitled Doombound, via Napalm Records on the following dates:
Jan. 26 - Spain, Finland, Sweden
Jan. 28 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, BeNeLux, Italy
Jan. 31 - rest of Europe
Feb. 08 - Canada, US
You can pre-order the abum here. Also you can download a snippet from the song "Kärmessurma" at this location.
Doombound cover art] tracklist:
01. Bloodstained
02. Iron Of Death
03. Bow And Helm
04. Enchanted
05. Kärmessurma
06. Olden Gods
07. Fate Of The Betrayed
08. Men As Wolves
09. Last Of The Lords
10. Doombound
11. Kielo
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Jan. 26 - Spain, Finland, Sweden
Jan. 28 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, BeNeLux, Italy
Jan. 31 - rest of Europe
Feb. 08 - Canada, US
You can pre-order the abum here. Also you can download a snippet from the song "Kärmessurma" at this location.
Doombound cover art] tracklist:
01. Bloodstained
02. Iron Of Death
03. Bow And Helm
04. Enchanted
05. Kärmessurma
06. Olden Gods
07. Fate Of The Betrayed
08. Men As Wolves
09. Last Of The Lords
10. Doombound
11. Kielo
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Battlelore |
The Sword - New Video Online
"Lawless Lands", the new video from US metallers The Sword, can be viewed at this location.
"Lawless Lands" comes off the band's latest album, Warp Riders, which was released back in August 2010 through Kemado.
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"Lawless Lands" comes off the band's latest album, Warp Riders, which was released back in August 2010 through Kemado.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Sword |
Powerwolf - Enter The Studio In December
German metallers Powerwolf have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"The wolves are currently busy writing the follow up album to Bible Of The Beast. We spent the last three months in the rehersal room working out stuff for the new album. Even though it's still in the making we can already promise the songs are 100% Powerwolf, taking off where Bible Of The Beast ended - there's furious stuff, there's epic stuff - and all of it is catchy as hell.
For the production we're going to team up with exactly the same crew as for Bible Of The Beast: Kohlekeller Studios for the recordings, any chapel we can haunt for organ and choir celebrations - and of course Studio Fredman and Fredric Nordström for mix.
The pack will invade studio in December and the recording process will last until February. Expect a tentative release midyear 2011. More details and updates will follow as we find a minute to draw a few lines."
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"The wolves are currently busy writing the follow up album to Bible Of The Beast. We spent the last three months in the rehersal room working out stuff for the new album. Even though it's still in the making we can already promise the songs are 100% Powerwolf, taking off where Bible Of The Beast ended - there's furious stuff, there's epic stuff - and all of it is catchy as hell.
For the production we're going to team up with exactly the same crew as for Bible Of The Beast: Kohlekeller Studios for the recordings, any chapel we can haunt for organ and choir celebrations - and of course Studio Fredman and Fredric Nordström for mix.
The pack will invade studio in December and the recording process will last until February. Expect a tentative release midyear 2011. More details and updates will follow as we find a minute to draw a few lines."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Powerwolf |
Enochian Theory - UK Tour Dates
Enochian Theory have announced UK tour dates for March 2011. More details will be revealed soon.
Announced dates are as follows:
March 01 - Sheffield - The Corporation
March 02 - Glasgow - Classic Grand
March 03 - Manchester - Moho Live
March 04 - Bristol - The Tunnels
March 05 - London - 02 Islington Academy 2
Announced dates are as follows:
March 01 - Sheffield - The Corporation
March 02 - Glasgow - Classic Grand
March 03 - Manchester - Moho Live
March 04 - Bristol - The Tunnels
March 05 - London - 02 Islington Academy 2
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Event: | Enochian Theory: UK Tour |
System Of A Down - European Dates Announced
It's official! As was speculated last week, System Of A Down are indeed planning a string of reunion/comeback live dates for Europe, set to take place in June.
The official statement issued by the band reads as follows: "We are excited to announce that System will be playing some dates together in 2011.
We also want to thank you for your loyalty and support, not only to System Of A Down, but to all of our solo efforts as well. We have no master plan of sorts - we are playing these shows simply because we want to play together again as a band and for you, our amazing fans. We look forward to seeing all of you!"
06/02/11 - Italy, Milan, Milan Fiera Arena
06/04/11 - Germany, Nurnberg, Rock im Park
06/05/11 - Germany, Nurburgring, Rock am Ring
06/06/11 - France, Paris, Omnisports de Bercy
06/09/11 - Switzerland, Interlaken, Greenfield Festival
06/11/11 - UK, Castle Donington, Download Festival
06/13/11 - Austria, Nickelsdorf, Nova Rock Festival
06/15/11 - Germany, Berlin, Wuhlheide
06/17/11 - Sweden, Gothenburg, Metaltown Festival
06/19/11 - Finland, Seinäjoki, Provinssirock
More shows will - hopefully - be announced soon.
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The official statement issued by the band reads as follows: "We are excited to announce that System will be playing some dates together in 2011.
We also want to thank you for your loyalty and support, not only to System Of A Down, but to all of our solo efforts as well. We have no master plan of sorts - we are playing these shows simply because we want to play together again as a band and for you, our amazing fans. We look forward to seeing all of you!"
06/02/11 - Italy, Milan, Milan Fiera Arena
06/04/11 - Germany, Nurnberg, Rock im Park
06/05/11 - Germany, Nurburgring, Rock am Ring
06/06/11 - France, Paris, Omnisports de Bercy
06/09/11 - Switzerland, Interlaken, Greenfield Festival
06/11/11 - UK, Castle Donington, Download Festival
06/13/11 - Austria, Nickelsdorf, Nova Rock Festival
06/15/11 - Germany, Berlin, Wuhlheide
06/17/11 - Sweden, Gothenburg, Metaltown Festival
06/19/11 - Finland, Seinäjoki, Provinssirock
More shows will - hopefully - be announced soon.
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| Source: | systemofadown.com |
| Band profile: | System Of A Down |
| Event: | System Of A Down |
Enforcer - Check Out The New Video
"Midnight Vice" is the new video of Swedish heavy metallers Enforcer, and can now be watched below.
The clip was filmed by Revolver Films, Sweden and directed by Patric Ullaeus. "Midnight Vice" comes off the band's sophomore release, Diamonds, released back in May through Earache Records.
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The clip was filmed by Revolver Films, Sweden and directed by Patric Ullaeus. "Midnight Vice" comes off the band's sophomore release, Diamonds, released back in May through Earache Records.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Enforcer |