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Astral Doors - New Album On The Way
Swedish metallers Astral Doors have issued the following update:
"It's about time that we give you all a real update of what's happening in the Astral Kingdom at the moment.
We've received many mails from worried fans asking us where we are and why it's so quiet from us right now. Well, the answer is: we're working harder than ever before, but not public.
We have actually moved into the studio, writing and recording songs for the upcoming album. We have written 20 songs ot something at the moment and more will come. The creativity has never been at this level before, so we will continue the work a few more months before we go to mixing.
What more to say? Well, our new management Flying Dolphin, with Mr.Chris Boltendahl in the lead, does a great job for us and we feel that the future looks very, very promising. In August we'll come up with a big surprise for you and then a new album and a great tour all across Europe.
So, there you have it: the present and the future of Astral Doors!
In Rock We Trust,
/The Band"
"It's about time that we give you all a real update of what's happening in the Astral Kingdom at the moment.
We've received many mails from worried fans asking us where we are and why it's so quiet from us right now. Well, the answer is: we're working harder than ever before, but not public.
We have actually moved into the studio, writing and recording songs for the upcoming album. We have written 20 songs ot something at the moment and more will come. The creativity has never been at this level before, so we will continue the work a few more months before we go to mixing.
What more to say? Well, our new management Flying Dolphin, with Mr.Chris Boltendahl in the lead, does a great job for us and we feel that the future looks very, very promising. In August we'll come up with a big surprise for you and then a new album and a great tour all across Europe.
So, there you have it: the present and the future of Astral Doors!
In Rock We Trust,
/The Band"
| Source: | astraldoors.com |
| Band profile: | Astral Doors |
Sanctification - New Video Online
''Storm'', the new video from Swedish metallers Sanctification, has been made available online.
The band commented: "In this video, as on the album, Masse "Emperor Magus Caligula" Bromberg from the legendary Dark Funeral appears and the film team that is behind it is called Standard Film Team from Umeå, Sweden. The video was filmed during one day in April in Östersund, Sweden."
''Storm'' comes off the band's latest album, entitled "Black Reign'', which is scheduled for release in May via Pulverised Records.
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The band commented: "In this video, as on the album, Masse "Emperor Magus Caligula" Bromberg from the legendary Dark Funeral appears and the film team that is behind it is called Standard Film Team from Umeå, Sweden. The video was filmed during one day in April in Östersund, Sweden."
''Storm'' comes off the band's latest album, entitled "Black Reign'', which is scheduled for release in May via Pulverised Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Sanctification |
Amon Amarth - UK And Irish Tour Dates
Amon Amarth have announced new tour dates for the United Kingdom and Ireland. Support acts will be announced shortly. The tour dates are as follows:
Oct. 22 - Cardiff, UK - Souls
Oct. 23 - Belfast, UK - Spring & Airbrake
Oct. 24 - Dublin, Ireland - Academy
Oct. 26 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City
Oct. 27 - Norwich, UK - Waterfront
Oct. 28 - Wolverhampton, UK - Wulfrun Hall
Oct. 29 - Newcastle, UK - Northumbria University
Oct. 30 - Glasgow, UK - Garage
Oct. 31 - Manchester, UK - Academy 2
Nov. 01 - London, UK - Koko
Oct. 22 - Cardiff, UK - Souls
Oct. 23 - Belfast, UK - Spring & Airbrake
Oct. 24 - Dublin, Ireland - Academy
Oct. 26 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City
Oct. 27 - Norwich, UK - Waterfront
Oct. 28 - Wolverhampton, UK - Wulfrun Hall
Oct. 29 - Newcastle, UK - Northumbria University
Oct. 30 - Glasgow, UK - Garage
Oct. 31 - Manchester, UK - Academy 2
Nov. 01 - London, UK - Koko
| Source: | amonamarth.com |
| Band profile: | Amon Amarth |
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Ensiferum - Headlining European Tour Confirmed
Ensiferum can now reveal their European tour in support of the new upcoming album. More shows will be added shortly, accompanied with tour name and detailed information. Support acts: Metsatöll (EST) & Tracedawn (FIN)
The still untitled album is in the process of being recorded as we speak. Release date for the coming album is 9th of September 2009 in most countries.
Oct. 01 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
Oct. 02 - Leeuwarden, Netherlands - Romein
Oct. 03 - Hamm, Germany - Devils Revenge Festival
Oct. 04 - Köln, Germany - Essigfabrik
Oct. 06 - London, UK - Scala
Oct. 07 - Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms
Oct. 08 - Glasgow, UK - Cathouse
Oct. 09 - Dudley, UK - JB's
Oct. 10 - Vosselar, Belgium - Biebob
Oct. 15 - Bilbao, Spain - Santana 27
Oct. 16 - Madrid, Spain - Heineken
Oct. 17 - Alicante, Spain - Nave 8
Oct. 18 - Barcelona, Spain - Salamandra 1
Oct. 20 - Bologna, Italy - Sottotetto
Oct. 21 - München, Germany - Backstage
Oct. 22 - Wien, Austria - Arena
Oct. 23 - Jena, Germany - F- Haus
Oct. 24 - Lichtenfels, Germany - Hellflame Festival
Oct. 26 - Aschaffenburg, Germany - Colos Saal
Oct. 28 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
Oct. 29 - Karlsruhe, Germany - Substage
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The still untitled album is in the process of being recorded as we speak. Release date for the coming album is 9th of September 2009 in most countries.
Oct. 01 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
Oct. 02 - Leeuwarden, Netherlands - Romein
Oct. 03 - Hamm, Germany - Devils Revenge Festival
Oct. 04 - Köln, Germany - Essigfabrik
Oct. 06 - London, UK - Scala
Oct. 07 - Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms
Oct. 08 - Glasgow, UK - Cathouse
Oct. 09 - Dudley, UK - JB's
Oct. 10 - Vosselar, Belgium - Biebob
Oct. 15 - Bilbao, Spain - Santana 27
Oct. 16 - Madrid, Spain - Heineken
Oct. 17 - Alicante, Spain - Nave 8
Oct. 18 - Barcelona, Spain - Salamandra 1
Oct. 20 - Bologna, Italy - Sottotetto
Oct. 21 - München, Germany - Backstage
Oct. 22 - Wien, Austria - Arena
Oct. 23 - Jena, Germany - F- Haus
Oct. 24 - Lichtenfels, Germany - Hellflame Festival
Oct. 26 - Aschaffenburg, Germany - Colos Saal
Oct. 28 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
Oct. 29 - Karlsruhe, Germany - Substage
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ensiferum |
| Event: | Ensiferum: European Tour |
Abramis Brama - New Album Details
Abramis Brama have issued the following update:
"Yes folk's, thing are actually happening in this end! The releasedate for our new album "Smakar Söndag" has officially been set to 13th of May. The album contains 11 songs of fresh bream. On the 20th of May we will have a releaseparty including one hell of a live-gig on Pub Anchor, Sveavägen 90, Stockholm, Sweden. Our first gig in Stockholm for about a year and a half so expect new songs, old songs, singalongs andwhatnot and testosteroneswinging, footstomping music. Did I mention that the day after is a holiday so you can drink strong lemonade and stay up very late if needed? Well, now you know."
Here's the tracklist of "Smakar Söndag" cover art]:
01. Kylan Kommer Inifrån
02. Sista Morgonljuset
03. Smakar Söndag
04. N.E.J.
05. Långsamt
06. Vägskäl
07. Enkel Resa
08. Med Ont Försåt
09. Öga För Öga
10. Förbjuden Frukt
11. Kommer Hem
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"Yes folk's, thing are actually happening in this end! The releasedate for our new album "Smakar Söndag" has officially been set to 13th of May. The album contains 11 songs of fresh bream. On the 20th of May we will have a releaseparty including one hell of a live-gig on Pub Anchor, Sveavägen 90, Stockholm, Sweden. Our first gig in Stockholm for about a year and a half so expect new songs, old songs, singalongs andwhatnot and testosteroneswinging, footstomping music. Did I mention that the day after is a holiday so you can drink strong lemonade and stay up very late if needed? Well, now you know."
Here's the tracklist of "Smakar Söndag" cover art]:
01. Kylan Kommer Inifrån
02. Sista Morgonljuset
03. Smakar Söndag
04. N.E.J.
05. Långsamt
06. Vägskäl
07. Enkel Resa
08. Med Ont Försåt
09. Öga För Öga
10. Förbjuden Frukt
11. Kommer Hem
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Abramis Brama |
Metal In Middle East - Al Jazeera Report Online
"Playlist", hosted by Richard Gizbert on the English version of the Arabic-language news network Al Jazeera, has dedicated a full episode to "the story of metal in the Middle East." According to Blabbermouth, "Playlist" "explores the massive appeal of heavy rock and metal across the Middle East, bringing you some of the biggest bands and the loudest sounds coming out of the region today. The two parts raport features bands like Orphaned Land (Israel), Bilocate (Jordan), Oath To Vanquish (Lebanon), Nervecell (UAE) and more.
Part 1:
Part 2:
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| Source: | jorzine.com |
Motorband - New Album Streaming Online
Czech heavy metal band Motorband are about to release their new album called 'Heart of the Machine' on 15 June. It will be the band's first album in English.
The album is available on the band's myspace page, http://www.myspace.com/motorbandd
'Heart of the Machine' cover art and tracklisting:
01. Heart of the Machine
02. The Best of You
03. Turn the Hourglass
04. Cannibal in My Head
05. I'm Rocking Hero
06. Don't Make Me Cry
07. Heartbroken
08. Higher Than Eagles Fly
09. Turn Me On
10. Tell Me Why
11. If You Want It
12. I'm Going to Fly
13. Hi Di Ho
14. Amore Vittoria
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The album is available on the band's myspace page, http://www.myspace.com/motorbandd
'Heart of the Machine' cover art and tracklisting:
01. Heart of the Machine
02. The Best of You
03. Turn the Hourglass
04. Cannibal in My Head
05. I'm Rocking Hero
06. Don't Make Me Cry
07. Heartbroken
08. Higher Than Eagles Fly
09. Turn Me On
10. Tell Me Why
11. If You Want It
12. I'm Going to Fly
13. Hi Di Ho
14. Amore Vittoria
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Motorband |
DGM - New Video Online
''Hereafter'', the new video from Italian metallers DGM, has been made available online. The clip was directed by Salvatore "Xavy" Perrone, who has previously worked with Empyrios, Parkway Drive, Bury Your Dead, Bring Me The Horizon and Suicide Silence.
''Hereafter'' comes off the band's latest album, entitled "Frame'', which was released on February 23, 2009 via Scarlet Records.
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''Hereafter'' comes off the band's latest album, entitled "Frame'', which was released on February 23, 2009 via Scarlet Records.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | DGM |
The Answer - Forced To Cancel UK Club Shows
Due to ligament / tendon damage to drummer James Heatleys left hand, The Answer regret to announce the postponement their imminent UK headline club shows. The affected shows are as follows:
Apr 20th - Belfast Mandela Hall
Apr 22nd - Nottingham Rescue Rooms
Apr 24th - Glasgow Grand Central
Rescheduled Dates Are (All Tickets Will Be Valid For The New Dates):
June29th - Belfast Mandela Hall
July 2nd - Glasgow Grand Central
July 3rd - Nottingham Rescue Rooms
Says singer Cormac Neeson, "We are bitterly disappointed to have to postpone our UK headline shows especially for all our fans who have been waiting so patiently for so long. We have left the decision to the absolute last minute in the hope that the medical problem with our drummer James might get better. Unfortunately his hand is swollen and he is in immense pain. He has struggled with pain-killers to get through the recent 30 minute support sets on the AC/DC tour and whilst he can perform a short support set, it is a medical impossibility for him to perform a full one hour and fifteen minute headline set at present.
We are all very upset that we cannot play our full headline show and we will reschedule the postponed shows as soon as we can. Furthermore and as a token of our appreciation to all our disappointed fans we will provide a free and new limited signed tour poster for everyone who has purchased a ticket and this will be distributed at the rescheduled shows. Once again we are very sorry at not being able to perform but you know we would never postpone any show unless it was an absolute necessity and in this case we are all hoping that James will make a swift and speedy recovery."
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Apr 20th - Belfast Mandela Hall
Apr 22nd - Nottingham Rescue Rooms
Apr 24th - Glasgow Grand Central
Rescheduled Dates Are (All Tickets Will Be Valid For The New Dates):
June29th - Belfast Mandela Hall
July 2nd - Glasgow Grand Central
July 3rd - Nottingham Rescue Rooms
Says singer Cormac Neeson, "We are bitterly disappointed to have to postpone our UK headline shows especially for all our fans who have been waiting so patiently for so long. We have left the decision to the absolute last minute in the hope that the medical problem with our drummer James might get better. Unfortunately his hand is swollen and he is in immense pain. He has struggled with pain-killers to get through the recent 30 minute support sets on the AC/DC tour and whilst he can perform a short support set, it is a medical impossibility for him to perform a full one hour and fifteen minute headline set at present.
We are all very upset that we cannot play our full headline show and we will reschedule the postponed shows as soon as we can. Furthermore and as a token of our appreciation to all our disappointed fans we will provide a free and new limited signed tour poster for everyone who has purchased a ticket and this will be distributed at the rescheduled shows. Once again we are very sorry at not being able to perform but you know we would never postpone any show unless it was an absolute necessity and in this case we are all hoping that James will make a swift and speedy recovery."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Answer |
Kreator - Japanese Thrash Domination Tour Dates
Kreator announced a short Thrash Domination 09 tour of Japan will start in September. Other bands booked to perform with Kreator are Testament, Exodus and Heathen.
The dates are as follows:
September 17 - Osaka, Japan at Big Cat (with Testament)
September 18 - Nagoya, Japan at Club Quattro (with Exodus)
September 19 - Kawasaki, Japan at Club Citta (with Testament, Exodus, Heathen)
September 20 - Kawasaki, Japan at Club Citta (with Testament, Exodus, Heathen)
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The dates are as follows:
September 17 - Osaka, Japan at Big Cat (with Testament)
September 18 - Nagoya, Japan at Club Quattro (with Exodus)
September 19 - Kawasaki, Japan at Club Citta (with Testament, Exodus, Heathen)
September 20 - Kawasaki, Japan at Club Citta (with Testament, Exodus, Heathen)
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| Source: | kreator-terrorzone.de |
| Band profile: | Kreator |
| Event: | Thrash Domination 09 Tour |
Entwine - Tourbus And Instruments Destroyed In Fire
According to the Finnish broadcasting company YLE, Finnish gothic metal band Entwine's tour bus was burnt to the ground in Ähtäri Saturday morning (April 18). The driver sleeping in the top bunk of the bus barely managed to escape from the burning vehicle. In addition to the bus, all of the group's instruments were destroyed. The fire caused the band estimately 50,000 euros worth of damage."
Evereyone in the band and crew are safe and ok, and they are still hoping to go and play their gigs.
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Evereyone in the band and crew are safe and ok, and they are still hoping to go and play their gigs.
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| Source: | entwine.org |
| Band profile: | Entwine |
Amorphis - Forging Europe Tour 2009
In autumn, Amorphis will embark on an extensive one-month European tour comprising Germany, Holland, Belgium, France, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy and even including the band's first-ever appearance in the UK. Tickets for the Forging Europe Tour 2009 will go on sale on Monday, April 27. Support acts will be announced later.
Forging Europe Tour 2009:
07.10 Kato, Berlin (D)
08.10 Club Romein, Leeuwarden (NL)
09.10 De Nieuwe Pul, Uden (NL)
10.10 Underworld, London (GB)
11.10 Biebob, Vosselaar (B)
13.10 L'ubu, Rennes (F)
14.10 La Locomotive, Paris (F)
15.10 Musik Zentrum, Hannover (D)
16.10 Alte Spinnerei, Glauchau (D)
17.10 Masters Of Rock Café, Zlin (CZ)
18.10 Boogaloo, Zagreb (HR)
20.10 Szene, Vienna (A)
21.10 Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg (D)
22.10 Z7, Pratteln (CH)
23.10 Juz Live Club, Andernach (D)
24.10 Hellflame Festival, Lichtenfels (D)
25.10 Rock Café, Prague (CZ)
27.10 Loch Ness, Cracow (PL)
28.10 Diesel, Budapest (HU)
29.10 Sala Da Concerte, Bucharest (RO)
30.10 Blue Box, Sofia (BUL)
31.10 Principal Club Theatre, Thessaloniki (GR)
01.11 Gagarin 205, Athens (GR)
03.11 Alpeus, Rome (I)
04.11 Musicdrome, Milan (I)
05.11 Substage, Karlsruhe (D)
06.11 Backstage, Munich (D)
07.11 Turock, Essen (D)
Forging Europe Tour 2009:
07.10 Kato, Berlin (D)
08.10 Club Romein, Leeuwarden (NL)
09.10 De Nieuwe Pul, Uden (NL)
10.10 Underworld, London (GB)
11.10 Biebob, Vosselaar (B)
13.10 L'ubu, Rennes (F)
14.10 La Locomotive, Paris (F)
15.10 Musik Zentrum, Hannover (D)
16.10 Alte Spinnerei, Glauchau (D)
17.10 Masters Of Rock Café, Zlin (CZ)
18.10 Boogaloo, Zagreb (HR)
20.10 Szene, Vienna (A)
21.10 Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg (D)
22.10 Z7, Pratteln (CH)
23.10 Juz Live Club, Andernach (D)
24.10 Hellflame Festival, Lichtenfels (D)
25.10 Rock Café, Prague (CZ)
27.10 Loch Ness, Cracow (PL)
28.10 Diesel, Budapest (HU)
29.10 Sala Da Concerte, Bucharest (RO)
30.10 Blue Box, Sofia (BUL)
31.10 Principal Club Theatre, Thessaloniki (GR)
01.11 Gagarin 205, Athens (GR)
03.11 Alpeus, Rome (I)
04.11 Musicdrome, Milan (I)
05.11 Substage, Karlsruhe (D)
06.11 Backstage, Munich (D)
07.11 Turock, Essen (D)
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Amorphis |
| Event: | Amorphis: Forging Europe Tour |
Persefone - Recording Third Album
Here is the official statement from the band's web site (posted a few days ago) regarding the band's third album:
"We are glad and happy to announce that Persefone have just signed a deal with Soundholic Records for the release of the new upcoming album "Shin-ken" in Japan! The album will be available on 22nd July. On it, some Japanese artist will appear such as Asazaki Ikue!"
More info about the recording available on "New Album's Diary. More album info to follow.
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"We are glad and happy to announce that Persefone have just signed a deal with Soundholic Records for the release of the new upcoming album "Shin-ken" in Japan! The album will be available on 22nd July. On it, some Japanese artist will appear such as Asazaki Ikue!"
More info about the recording available on "New Album's Diary. More album info to follow.
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| Source: | persefone.com |
| Band profile: | Persefone |
Unanimated - Entire New Album Online
The new album "In The Light Of Darkness", of Swedish melodic death metal band Unanimated, is entirely available for streaming at the band's MySpace. The album is scheduled for release in April or May this year via Regain Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Unanimated |
Artillery - New Album Cover And Track Listing
Artillery have revealed cover artwork and tracklist for the upcoming new album "When Death Comes".
01. When Death Comes
02. Upon My Cross I Crawl
03. 10.000 Devils
04. Rise Above It All
05. Sandbox Philosophy
06. Delusions Of Grandeur
07. Not A Nightmare
08. Damned Religion
09. Uniform
10. The End
11. Refuse To Live - Part II
12. Warhead
13. Chaos Ride
"When Death Comes" is expected to be released in Europe in June and in Japan in July through Poland's Metal Mind Productions.
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01. When Death Comes
02. Upon My Cross I Crawl
03. 10.000 Devils
04. Rise Above It All
05. Sandbox Philosophy
06. Delusions Of Grandeur
07. Not A Nightmare
08. Damned Religion
09. Uniform
10. The End
11. Refuse To Live - Part II
12. Warhead
13. Chaos Ride
"When Death Comes" is expected to be released in Europe in June and in Japan in July through Poland's Metal Mind Productions.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Artillery |