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ProgPower Europe 2010 - Shadow Gallery Confirmed As Headliner
Shadow Gallery have been confirmed as the headliner on Saturday, October 2nd at ProgPower Europe 2010.
Guitarist Gary Wehrkamp reports on the band's official website: "I have known Rene Janssen from ProgPower Europe a long time and am thrilled that we are going to play our debut European date at his event. The band is enthusiastic to perform in the Netherlands this coming fall. We anticipate a great time and are eager to meet so many friends from this part of the world face to face as we bring the music of Shadow Gallery to the stage"
Known as a purely studio-based band to this point, the band will play a variety of tracks from their 2009 release, Digital Ghosts, which followed long-time vocalist Michael Baker's untimely death.
ProgPower is confirmed for the first weekend of October at JC Sjiwa in Baarlo, The Netherlands.
Friday 1 Oct:
Serenity, Leprous (+1 band to be announced)
Saturday 2 Oct:
Shadow Gallery, Xerath, Myrath, Proghma-C, Darkwater (+1 band to be announced)
Sunday 3 Oct:
Jon Oliva's Pain, Oceans Of Sadness, Sacrum, Aspera, The Dust Connection, (+1 band to be announced)
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Guitarist Gary Wehrkamp reports on the band's official website: "I have known Rene Janssen from ProgPower Europe a long time and am thrilled that we are going to play our debut European date at his event. The band is enthusiastic to perform in the Netherlands this coming fall. We anticipate a great time and are eager to meet so many friends from this part of the world face to face as we bring the music of Shadow Gallery to the stage"
Known as a purely studio-based band to this point, the band will play a variety of tracks from their 2009 release, Digital Ghosts, which followed long-time vocalist Michael Baker's untimely death.
ProgPower is confirmed for the first weekend of October at JC Sjiwa in Baarlo, The Netherlands.
Friday 1 Oct:
Serenity, Leprous (+1 band to be announced)
Saturday 2 Oct:
Shadow Gallery, Xerath, Myrath, Proghma-C, Darkwater (+1 band to be announced)
Sunday 3 Oct:
Jon Oliva's Pain, Oceans Of Sadness, Sacrum, Aspera, The Dust Connection, (+1 band to be announced)
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| Source: | shadowgallery.com |
| Band profile: | Shadow Gallery |
| Event: | ProgPower Europe 2010 |
Tarja Turunen - Warming Up Beneath 2010 Tour Dates Announced
Tarja Turunen has confirmed a number of new dates on her Warming Up Beneath 2010 tour - check out the itinerary below:
June
12 - Miskolc Ice Hall - Miskolc, Hungary
25 - Graspop Metal Meeting 2010 - Kastelsedijk, Belgium
July
8 - Rockweekend Festival - Söderhamn, Sweden
10 - American Beauty Car Show - Haapsalu, Estonia
15 - Masters Of Rock Festival - Vizovice, Czech Republic
23 - Kaliakra Rock Fest 2010 - Kavarna, Bulgaria
August
6 - Wacken Open Air - Wacken, Germany
14 - Rock Pod Kamenom - Snina, Slovakia
Tarja Turunen recently finished recording her forthcoming new album, What Lies Beneath, which is now being mixed at three different locations with three different engineers.
"The first stage will take us to London," says Turunen. "I am going to spend next couple of weeks mixing part of the album with Mr. Colin Richardson (Machine Head, Bullet For My Valentine, Slipknot) at Miloco Studios.
"We worked on 33 songs this time around from which I decided to record 17," Tarja Turunen adds. "It has been great to have the freedom to produce my own record for the first time; these sessions have been such a gift, a real learning process and a true joy. In many ways, it feels like the first time?"
The lead single from What Lies Beneath, title to be confirmed, is currently being discussed for an early August release, with the full album to follow later that month.
June
12 - Miskolc Ice Hall - Miskolc, Hungary
25 - Graspop Metal Meeting 2010 - Kastelsedijk, Belgium
July
8 - Rockweekend Festival - Söderhamn, Sweden
10 - American Beauty Car Show - Haapsalu, Estonia
15 - Masters Of Rock Festival - Vizovice, Czech Republic
23 - Kaliakra Rock Fest 2010 - Kavarna, Bulgaria
August
6 - Wacken Open Air - Wacken, Germany
14 - Rock Pod Kamenom - Snina, Slovakia
Tarja Turunen recently finished recording her forthcoming new album, What Lies Beneath, which is now being mixed at three different locations with three different engineers.
"The first stage will take us to London," says Turunen. "I am going to spend next couple of weeks mixing part of the album with Mr. Colin Richardson (Machine Head, Bullet For My Valentine, Slipknot) at Miloco Studios.
"We worked on 33 songs this time around from which I decided to record 17," Tarja Turunen adds. "It has been great to have the freedom to produce my own record for the first time; these sessions have been such a gift, a real learning process and a true joy. In many ways, it feels like the first time?"
The lead single from What Lies Beneath, title to be confirmed, is currently being discussed for an early August release, with the full album to follow later that month.
| Source: | tarjaturunen.com |
| Band profile: | Tarja |
Mar De Grises - The Chilean Doom Band Signs With Season Of Mist
Season of Mist just signed the first South American band of the label's history!
"We are happy to welcome Chile's MAR DE GRISES to the roster. The band's third full-length album should be released later this year".
"We are very happy about this deal with Season of Mist", the band comments. "For a young band like Mar de Grises, it is really exciting to be part of an impressive roster with big names such as Morbid Angel, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mayhem and Cynic, among many others.
We are also proud to be the first Ibero-American band working with this company. It is an important motivation to continue composing this kind of music on the other side of the world, in Chile. This partnership with Season of Mist represents a big step for us. It is exactly what we were looking for, as it enables us to share our music with more metalheads than ever before! We are nearly done composing the new album and are about to start the recording process. We couldn't wish for a better incentive than to know we will have the best support for our upcoming campaigns. We can't wait to come back to Europe!"
"We are happy to welcome Chile's MAR DE GRISES to the roster. The band's third full-length album should be released later this year".
"We are very happy about this deal with Season of Mist", the band comments. "For a young band like Mar de Grises, it is really exciting to be part of an impressive roster with big names such as Morbid Angel, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mayhem and Cynic, among many others.
We are also proud to be the first Ibero-American band working with this company. It is an important motivation to continue composing this kind of music on the other side of the world, in Chile. This partnership with Season of Mist represents a big step for us. It is exactly what we were looking for, as it enables us to share our music with more metalheads than ever before! We are nearly done composing the new album and are about to start the recording process. We couldn't wish for a better incentive than to know we will have the best support for our upcoming campaigns. We can't wait to come back to Europe!"
| Source: | season-of-mist.com |
| Band profile: | Mar De Grises |
Obituary - Working On New Album
Obituary vocalist John Tardy has issued the following update:
"We are enjoying some time off and it has given us a chance to finally work on some new music. Trevor Peres (guitar) was in town and we got some new Obituary songs down. Heavy as balls! Drummer Donald Tardy and I also have been working on some new TB Bloodline material... just having a blast jamming!
I am still working on this studio. It is coming along slowly, but starting to see the light at the end of tunnel. I need some carpet! Can't find anything I like! I will also try to get that webcam back up soon.
We are getting closer and closer to the start of our US Tour. It starts off in Orlando and the Club Firestone. This place is awesome and we have not played in Orlando in a long, long time so we are hoping for a killer show!"
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"We are enjoying some time off and it has given us a chance to finally work on some new music. Trevor Peres (guitar) was in town and we got some new Obituary songs down. Heavy as balls! Drummer Donald Tardy and I also have been working on some new TB Bloodline material... just having a blast jamming!
I am still working on this studio. It is coming along slowly, but starting to see the light at the end of tunnel. I need some carpet! Can't find anything I like! I will also try to get that webcam back up soon.
We are getting closer and closer to the start of our US Tour. It starts off in Orlando and the Club Firestone. This place is awesome and we have not played in Orlando in a long, long time so we are hoping for a killer show!"
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| Source: | obituary.cc |
| Band profile: | Obituary |
Lacrimas Profundere - New Video Online
Lacrimas Profundere have revealed their new video for the "The Letter". The song comes off the band's new upcoming album The Grandios Nowhere, which is scheduled for a European release on April 30th via Napalm Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Lacrimas Profundere |
Ozzy Osbourne - Announces Free London Show
Ozzy Osbourne has announced that he is to play a free show in London this July.
The Prince Of Darkness has announced that he is to play the iTunes Festival in London on 3 July at the fantastic Roundhouse. "This has all the makings of a great gig," says Ozzy. "I've never performed before at the legendary Roundhouse, and it'll be fantastic to do an intimate show there for the fans. We're also recording it, so if you can't make it to the gig, it'll be available for download on iTunes."
Tickets for the show are available only to people that win them through the iTunes Festival Facebook page at this link.
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The Prince Of Darkness has announced that he is to play the iTunes Festival in London on 3 July at the fantastic Roundhouse. "This has all the makings of a great gig," says Ozzy. "I've never performed before at the legendary Roundhouse, and it'll be fantastic to do an intimate show there for the fans. We're also recording it, so if you can't make it to the gig, it'll be available for download on iTunes."
Tickets for the show are available only to people that win them through the iTunes Festival Facebook page at this link.
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| Source: | planetrock.com |
| Band profile: | Ozzy Osbourne |
Kataklysm - Release Date Announced
Kataklysm have announced a street date for their new album Heaven's Venom. In a Facebook-update, the band confirmed an August 24 release for North America, while the album will be available on August 20 in Europe and the rest of the world. A earlier comment from mainman Maurizio Iacono regarding the new album can be read here.
More details will likely surface soon, so stay tuned.
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More details will likely surface soon, so stay tuned.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Kataklysm |
Disturbed - New Album Title Revealed
Disturbed have just announced the title of their upcoming album Asylum. As with Indestructible, Disturbed are self-producing Asylum, which they began writing in September 2009 and recording in February of this year. David Draiman describes it as "still identifiably Disturbed, but showing more maturation. We feel this is one of the strongest bodies of work we've ever put together. It definitely goes in familiar areas, but with new levels of precision and skill."
Lyrically, Draiman says, the themes "range from very personal and introspective to the political and provocative. What would you expect? No songs about puppy dogs or rainbows here."
"We want this record to be a shining example of how the years have made us stronger," Draiman says. "We want it to be a record that helps people get through their own trials and tribulations, as always."
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Lyrically, Draiman says, the themes "range from very personal and introspective to the political and provocative. What would you expect? No songs about puppy dogs or rainbows here."
"We want this record to be a shining example of how the years have made us stronger," Draiman says. "We want it to be a record that helps people get through their own trials and tribulations, as always."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Disturbed |
Acheron - Call It Quits
After 22 years of existence, US Black/Death/Thrash Metal band Acheron are calling it quits.
The band has released five original full length CD's, three mini-CD's, one cover-tribute CD and a number of other underground releases. Acheron will end on a familiar note by doing one last run of "Rites Of The Black Mass" shows until January 1st, 2011. After that Acheron will be done for good! (No more shows or albums.) So keep an eye out for select shows that they will be appearing at this year, because it will be the last time you get to see them live.
The line-up for the final shows will be Vincent Crowley (vocals/bass), Art Taylor (guitar), Eric Stewart (guitar) and Scott Pletcher (drums).
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The band has released five original full length CD's, three mini-CD's, one cover-tribute CD and a number of other underground releases. Acheron will end on a familiar note by doing one last run of "Rites Of The Black Mass" shows until January 1st, 2011. After that Acheron will be done for good! (No more shows or albums.) So keep an eye out for select shows that they will be appearing at this year, because it will be the last time you get to see them live.
The line-up for the final shows will be Vincent Crowley (vocals/bass), Art Taylor (guitar), Eric Stewart (guitar) and Scott Pletcher (drums).
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Acheron (USA-OH) |
Equilibrium - Another New Song Online
Equilibrium have uploaded another new song "Der Ewige Sieg" from the upcoming album Rekreatur witch will be realased on June 18 via Nuclear Blast. Check it out here.
The band will also shoot a video for this song, commented mainman René Berthiaume: "Der ewige Sieg" is about the renewal of nature and mankind at the turn of the year which also is connected to the album title. The video clip for that song will be directed by Florian Puchert. He's an old friend of the band since I composed the music for some of his movies. Now we're turning tables and he does the flick for our music. Other than our last video we won't have that many digital effects in it rather than going for a more organic and realistic look. He and his team have tons of good ideas and we are looking forward to work with him!"
Sentenced Odiin]
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The band will also shoot a video for this song, commented mainman René Berthiaume: "Der ewige Sieg" is about the renewal of nature and mankind at the turn of the year which also is connected to the album title. The video clip for that song will be directed by Florian Puchert. He's an old friend of the band since I composed the music for some of his movies. Now we're turning tables and he does the flick for our music. Other than our last video we won't have that many digital effects in it rather than going for a more organic and realistic look. He and his team have tons of good ideas and we are looking forward to work with him!"
Sentenced Odiin]
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Equilibrium |
Arch Enemy - UK Tour Postponed
Arch Enemy has released the following statement about the postponement:
"Sorry to all our great UK fans, but the tour we had scheduled for next week has unfortunately been postponed 'til November 2010.
As we all know, it's been a tough time in Europe with the volcanic ash shutting down airspace in 23 countries and causing travel misery for millions of people. One minute airports are open - the next they are not. We are determined to make these shows work but don't want to disappoint our fans, so it has been mutually agreed upon that the best way forward is to postpone the UK dates 'til November."
We'd like to thank all of the promoters who took on the shows, and also the support bands ? everything was shaping up very nicely and their professionalism is obvious. We appreciate their willingness to make these shows happen later in 2010 and we're more eager than ever to do so.
It's important to make it clear that this is not a cancellation ? we just have to move the tour to a different time.
Sorry again to all who planned to attend. Hope to see you in November!"
The new and only UK Arch Enemy dates for 2010 are:
November 23 - Manchester @ Academy 2
November 24 - Glasgow @ Garage
November 25 - Wolverhampton @ Wulfrun Hall
November 27 - London @ The Forum
(w/ Sabbat)
All tickets will remain valid for the new dates.
"Sorry to all our great UK fans, but the tour we had scheduled for next week has unfortunately been postponed 'til November 2010.
As we all know, it's been a tough time in Europe with the volcanic ash shutting down airspace in 23 countries and causing travel misery for millions of people. One minute airports are open - the next they are not. We are determined to make these shows work but don't want to disappoint our fans, so it has been mutually agreed upon that the best way forward is to postpone the UK dates 'til November."
We'd like to thank all of the promoters who took on the shows, and also the support bands ? everything was shaping up very nicely and their professionalism is obvious. We appreciate their willingness to make these shows happen later in 2010 and we're more eager than ever to do so.
It's important to make it clear that this is not a cancellation ? we just have to move the tour to a different time.
Sorry again to all who planned to attend. Hope to see you in November!"
The new and only UK Arch Enemy dates for 2010 are:
November 23 - Manchester @ Academy 2
November 24 - Glasgow @ Garage
November 25 - Wolverhampton @ Wulfrun Hall
November 27 - London @ The Forum
(w/ Sabbat)
All tickets will remain valid for the new dates.
| Band profile: | Arch Enemy |
| Event: | Arch Enemy: UK Tour |
Wacken - Vote For Unknown Band To Play At Wacken
Some news from the Wacken camp:
For the very first time in history of Wacken Open Air the W:OA: Metal Masters will be launched.
The Masters is a video-online voting for metal bands, the prize is a live-slot on the 21. Wacken Open Air in August.
Bands can upload a video on wackentube.com, all users will decide which video is the best during the time of 04/20/2010 to 06/30/2010.
The winning-band will have the once in a lifetime chance to play in front of a huge metal-audience at the Wacken Open Air.
Further informations regarding Metal Masters can be found at http://www.wackentube.com.
So go ahead and go to http://www.wackentube.com and vote, perhaps some good but unknown band might get a good chance for promotion...
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For the very first time in history of Wacken Open Air the W:OA: Metal Masters will be launched.
The Masters is a video-online voting for metal bands, the prize is a live-slot on the 21. Wacken Open Air in August.
Bands can upload a video on wackentube.com, all users will decide which video is the best during the time of 04/20/2010 to 06/30/2010.
The winning-band will have the once in a lifetime chance to play in front of a huge metal-audience at the Wacken Open Air.
Further informations regarding Metal Masters can be found at http://www.wackentube.com.
So go ahead and go to http://www.wackentube.com and vote, perhaps some good but unknown band might get a good chance for promotion...
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| Event: | Wacken Open Air 2010 |
Morian - New Album Samples Online
Finnish metallers Morian have released album samples from their upcoming album, entitled Ashen Empire, on their MySpace page.
Ashen Empire was produced and engineered by Aksu Hanttu, best known as the drummer of Finnish metallers Entwine.
The band is currently seeking a label to release the album.
Songtitles set to appear on Ashen Empire:
Bloodwork
Nemesis Rising
This Mortal Coil
Sacrifice
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Ashen Empire was produced and engineered by Aksu Hanttu, best known as the drummer of Finnish metallers Entwine.
The band is currently seeking a label to release the album.
Songtitles set to appear on Ashen Empire:
Bloodwork
Nemesis Rising
This Mortal Coil
Sacrifice
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Morian |
1349 - Entire New Album Streaming Online
Demonoir, the forthcoming album from Norwegian metallers 1349, is available for streaming online in its entirety at this location.
Demonoir is scheduled for release on April 26 in Europe via Indie Recordings and one day later in North America through Prosthetic Records.
Demonoir cover art] tracklist:
01. Tunnel Of Set - I
02. Atomic Chapel
03. Tunnel II
04. When I Was Flesh
05. Tunnel III
06. Psalm 7:77
07. Tunnel IV
08. Pandemonium War Bells
09. Tunnel V
10. The Devil Of The Deserts
11. Tunnel VI
12. Demonoir
13. Tunnel VII
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Demonoir is scheduled for release on April 26 in Europe via Indie Recordings and one day later in North America through Prosthetic Records.
Demonoir cover art] tracklist:
01. Tunnel Of Set - I
02. Atomic Chapel
03. Tunnel II
04. When I Was Flesh
05. Tunnel III
06. Psalm 7:77
07. Tunnel IV
08. Pandemonium War Bells
09. Tunnel V
10. The Devil Of The Deserts
11. Tunnel VI
12. Demonoir
13. Tunnel VII
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| Source: | stereogum.com |
| Band profile: | 1349 |
Soilwork - New Album Details
Original news, posted on 23.01.2010
Swedish modern melodic metallers Soilwork have just finished wrapping up the writing process of their new album titled, The Panic Broadcast. The recording will mark the much anticipated return of founding guitarist Peter Wichers. Vocalist Bjorn "Speed" Strid sent the following update:
"After a long but intense absence, I'm back giving you a little report on what's going on in the Soilwork camp. We have just wrapped up the last songs on the new record and I have a constant smile on my face. The title of the new album will be, The Panic Broadcast. I'm so stoked to record this new album and I feel it's gonna be quite a challenge for everybody in the band.
So how's it sounding? Here's my personal take: I feel it's bigger than life to use an old cliché, but seriously, if any of you for some reason have missed some of that intricate riffing that made Soilwork unique, then you won't be dissapointed. I feel this record is very playful and we're not cutting down on anything, no "is this too much information" -consideration, no "less is more," just pure musical joy with no boundaries, THAT to me is what it's all about. Obviously there's gonna be some surprises like always but giving every member of this band the freedom to go apeshit, will make this record a heavy and naturally catchy one.
More solos? - Check. Insane riffing? - Check. Melodic vocals? - Check. Screamy vocals? - Check. Progressive keyboards? - Check. Best metal drummer in the world? - Check. Flink dance while recording his bass tracks, like they were nothing? - Check.
Drums will be recorded in Asheville, NC starting this Saturday. Keep your eyes open for an online studio and video reports, join us and watch every step of the new album taking form. The Panic Broadcast is upon us."
UPDATE
Swedish metallers Soilwork have revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming album, The Panic Broadcast, due out on June 25 in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records.
Björn "Speed" Strid commented: "With the artwork for this album we wanted to capture the illusion of the mind, misconceptions and the state of panic. Bartosz Nalezinski has made a perfect job realizing this idea. The cover symbolizes the emperor of the illusion with two servants to assist the misconception. The background illustrates the abstract chaos that slowly takes over. Inside the booklet you can follow the psychological journey that brings you The Panic Broadcast."
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Swedish modern melodic metallers Soilwork have just finished wrapping up the writing process of their new album titled, The Panic Broadcast. The recording will mark the much anticipated return of founding guitarist Peter Wichers. Vocalist Bjorn "Speed" Strid sent the following update:
"After a long but intense absence, I'm back giving you a little report on what's going on in the Soilwork camp. We have just wrapped up the last songs on the new record and I have a constant smile on my face. The title of the new album will be, The Panic Broadcast. I'm so stoked to record this new album and I feel it's gonna be quite a challenge for everybody in the band.
So how's it sounding? Here's my personal take: I feel it's bigger than life to use an old cliché, but seriously, if any of you for some reason have missed some of that intricate riffing that made Soilwork unique, then you won't be dissapointed. I feel this record is very playful and we're not cutting down on anything, no "is this too much information" -consideration, no "less is more," just pure musical joy with no boundaries, THAT to me is what it's all about. Obviously there's gonna be some surprises like always but giving every member of this band the freedom to go apeshit, will make this record a heavy and naturally catchy one.
More solos? - Check. Insane riffing? - Check. Melodic vocals? - Check. Screamy vocals? - Check. Progressive keyboards? - Check. Best metal drummer in the world? - Check. Flink dance while recording his bass tracks, like they were nothing? - Check.
Drums will be recorded in Asheville, NC starting this Saturday. Keep your eyes open for an online studio and video reports, join us and watch every step of the new album taking form. The Panic Broadcast is upon us."
UPDATE
Swedish metallers Soilwork have revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming album, The Panic Broadcast, due out on June 25 in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records.
Björn "Speed" Strid commented: "With the artwork for this album we wanted to capture the illusion of the mind, misconceptions and the state of panic. Bartosz Nalezinski has made a perfect job realizing this idea. The cover symbolizes the emperor of the illusion with two servants to assist the misconception. The background illustrates the abstract chaos that slowly takes over. Inside the booklet you can follow the psychological journey that brings you The Panic Broadcast."
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Soilwork |