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Cynic - Announce New Touring Guitarist
The reunited Cyinc, whose 1993 album "Focus" is regarded as a landmark release in the field of technical/progressive metal, has announced the addition of Los Angeles native, multi-instrumentalist David "Mavis" Senescu, as the touring guitar player for the band's upcoming shows.
Cynic's Paul Masvidal (guitar, vocals) first met Mavis while touring as a member of Death in support of the classic "Human" album. Paul states, "I gave Mavis my last Cynic demo at a Whisky show in L.A. The fact that I gave him my last demo copy on tour with Death means there was a connection for me and fully explains why we're working with him now. I must have known on some level. Mavis is precise and focused, which is exactly what Cyinc needs."
Mavis is the son of legendary jazz trumpeter Bob Senescu, who was a touring member of the Buddy Rich Big Band. He has also toured with the Beach Boys, among others. He was raised listening to Los Angeles' finest studio musicians at work.
Cynic recently abandoned plans to utilize the services of Aghora's Santiago Dobles for its upcoming tour. According to the band, "due to the commitment required for the reunion, it was mutually agreed that another guitar player would be better suited." The rest of the group's lineup will consist of Masvidal, Reinert, Tony Teegarden (vocals, keyboards) and Chris Kringel (bass).
Kringel, who replaces Sean Malone (who can't participate in the reunion because of teaching and work commitments) in Cynic's reunion lineup, has been involved with the band since the pre-"Focus" days and toured with the band in Europe in support of the CD. He also played bass on the classic and much-sought-after Portal demos and toured the U.K. with Paul and Sean's Aeon Spoke project. Teegarden also previously toured with Cynic in support of "Focus".
According to Masvidal, guitarist Jason Gobel was approached about participating in the reunion, but was forced to turn it down due to family and work commitments. However, he gave the rest of the group his blessings to proceed.
Cynic will embark on a three-week European tour beginning mid-June, which will include dates in U.K., Iceland, Holland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Austria and Switzerland. So far the band has been confirmed for the Hellfest and Fury Fest in France, Hovefestivalen in Norway and Evolution Festival in Italy. More dates will be announced soon
Cynic's Paul Masvidal (guitar, vocals) first met Mavis while touring as a member of Death in support of the classic "Human" album. Paul states, "I gave Mavis my last Cynic demo at a Whisky show in L.A. The fact that I gave him my last demo copy on tour with Death means there was a connection for me and fully explains why we're working with him now. I must have known on some level. Mavis is precise and focused, which is exactly what Cyinc needs."
Mavis is the son of legendary jazz trumpeter Bob Senescu, who was a touring member of the Buddy Rich Big Band. He has also toured with the Beach Boys, among others. He was raised listening to Los Angeles' finest studio musicians at work.
Cynic recently abandoned plans to utilize the services of Aghora's Santiago Dobles for its upcoming tour. According to the band, "due to the commitment required for the reunion, it was mutually agreed that another guitar player would be better suited." The rest of the group's lineup will consist of Masvidal, Reinert, Tony Teegarden (vocals, keyboards) and Chris Kringel (bass).
Kringel, who replaces Sean Malone (who can't participate in the reunion because of teaching and work commitments) in Cynic's reunion lineup, has been involved with the band since the pre-"Focus" days and toured with the band in Europe in support of the CD. He also played bass on the classic and much-sought-after Portal demos and toured the U.K. with Paul and Sean's Aeon Spoke project. Teegarden also previously toured with Cynic in support of "Focus".
According to Masvidal, guitarist Jason Gobel was approached about participating in the reunion, but was forced to turn it down due to family and work commitments. However, he gave the rest of the group his blessings to proceed.
Cynic will embark on a three-week European tour beginning mid-June, which will include dates in U.K., Iceland, Holland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Austria and Switzerland. So far the band has been confirmed for the Hellfest and Fury Fest in France, Hovefestivalen in Norway and Evolution Festival in Italy. More dates will be announced soon
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Cynic |
Ex-Old Funeral, Borknagar, Grimfist Members - Join Forces In New Band
The Batallion, the Bergen, Norway-based old-school Death/Thrash band consisting of members of Old Funeral, Deathcon, Borknagar and Grimfist, has just released a self-titled four-song debut EP via the Norwegian label Masculin Records on both vinyl and CD.
Members of The Batallion are:
Stud Bronson - Guitar and Vocals
Lust Kilman - Guitar
Colt Kane - Bass
Morden - Drums
For more information, including audio samples, go to this location.
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Members of The Batallion are:
Stud Bronson - Guitar and Vocals
Lust Kilman - Guitar
Colt Kane - Bass
Morden - Drums
For more information, including audio samples, go to this location.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Grimfist |
Gorgoroth - Guitarist Launches Own Label
Guitarist Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) of the Norwegian black metallers Gorgoroth has started his own record label, Forces Of Satan Records.
According to a posting on the band's website, the goal of the label is "to be an independent media company/record label with a clear-cut Satanic profile only relating to, signing, producing and promoting bands with a certain attitude and commitment."
First bands that have been signed are Black Flame (Italy) and Ophiolatry (Brazil).
A webpage and a MySpace account are under construction.
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According to a posting on the band's website, the goal of the label is "to be an independent media company/record label with a clear-cut Satanic profile only relating to, signing, producing and promoting bands with a certain attitude and commitment."
First bands that have been signed are Black Flame (Italy) and Ophiolatry (Brazil).
A webpage and a MySpace account are under construction.
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| Source: | forcesofsatan.com |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Blaze Bayley - New Band Lineup Revealed
Former Iron Maiden frontman Blaze Bayley has revealed the lineup of his new band, now called simply Blaze Bayley. It is as follows:
Rico Banderra - Drums
Nick Bermudez (UNDER THREAT) - Guitar
David Bermudez (UNDER THREAT) - Bass
Rich Newport - Guitar
Blaze Bayley - Vocals
Check out a photo of the new band at this location.
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Rico Banderra - Drums
Nick Bermudez (UNDER THREAT) - Guitar
David Bermudez (UNDER THREAT) - Bass
Rich Newport - Guitar
Blaze Bayley - Vocals
Check out a photo of the new band at this location.
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| Source: | planetblaze.com |
| Band profile: | Blaze Bayley |
In Flames - Cancelled Show In Haugesund Moved To March 20th
In Flames posted the following announcement at their official website on March 17th :
"The gig in Haugesund (Norway) tonight is moved to Tuesday, March 20th. This due to really bad weather. The band left Trondheim right after the gig yesterday to make it to Haugesund, but unfortunatly the road was closed. The band is really sorry for this situation, but they will be back on tuesday the 20th of March to do the gig. The tickets that you have for the gig tonight is valid on the Tuesday show."
Remaining dates on the band's Scandinavian tour are as follows:
March
19 - Stavanger, Norway at Folken
22 - Darlskrona, Sweden at Kino
23 - Linköping, Sweden at Cupolen
24 - Mariestad, Sweden at Karlsholme
25 - Karlstad, Sweden at Arena
26 - Umeå, Sweden at Idun
28 - Gävle, Sweden at Gasklockorna
30 - Lund, Sweden at Mejeriet
31 - Ljungby, Sweden at Garvaren
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"The gig in Haugesund (Norway) tonight is moved to Tuesday, March 20th. This due to really bad weather. The band left Trondheim right after the gig yesterday to make it to Haugesund, but unfortunatly the road was closed. The band is really sorry for this situation, but they will be back on tuesday the 20th of March to do the gig. The tickets that you have for the gig tonight is valid on the Tuesday show."
Remaining dates on the band's Scandinavian tour are as follows:
March
19 - Stavanger, Norway at Folken
22 - Darlskrona, Sweden at Kino
23 - Linköping, Sweden at Cupolen
24 - Mariestad, Sweden at Karlsholme
25 - Karlstad, Sweden at Arena
26 - Umeå, Sweden at Idun
28 - Gävle, Sweden at Gasklockorna
30 - Lund, Sweden at Mejeriet
31 - Ljungby, Sweden at Garvaren
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| Source: | inflames.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
| Event: | In Flames: Norwegian/Swedish Tour |
Dark Tranquility - "Focus Shift" Video Posted Online
The Swedish melodic death metallers have posted their video for the song "Focus Shift" on YouTube.com. The clip was directed by Roger Johansson, who previously worked with the group on the "Lost to Apathy" and "The New Build" videos from the 2005 release "Character" . The "Focus Shift" video will be featured on the limited-edition version of the upcoming Dark Tranquility album, "Fiction".
You can view the video here.
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You can view the video here.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Dark Tranquillity |
Vader - Begin Work On 25th Anniversary Album
Vader have entered Hertz Studio to begin recording their as-yet-untitled 25th Anniversary album, which is due to feature "25 songs presenting the two last decades of Vader's history, some rare tracks and specials" Frontman Peter Wiwczarek has issued the following studio update:
"Me and Daray arrived to the Hertz Studio on March 15th to start recordings of an album, which is very special indeed. This is gonna be 25 songs taken from Vader's early records. We put an attention mostly on The Ultimate Incantation, De Profundis, Black To The Blind or Litany; also mini albums released in between. 2008 is the year when Vader took its name and started to exist as a band. With such an unusual material we'd like to enjoy the anniversary and close up the early days of Vader to the newest generation of our die-hard Fans. For a first time the songs from so different produced records will be available on one album. All the songs we will make from the scratch, so they'll sound more fresh with more or less re-arranged. Of course- we're gonna put some never-ever released very old stuff but... this is 'top secret' at the moment. Interesting might be also guests from (the) world's metal scene, who will appear on the album on various songs. They are our friends and brothers-in-arms, who already made a lot for metal. What can I add is, that we plan to do special edition of the album including video shots from very early days or photo album with never released old picturies specially chosen for this anniversary release. Lottsa work, lottsa memories... but first of all a lot of Total Massacre from over two decades of creation of unholy Metal Madness !!!! We start today..."
A complete studio report can be see here - http://www.vader.pl/news-e.html
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"Me and Daray arrived to the Hertz Studio on March 15th to start recordings of an album, which is very special indeed. This is gonna be 25 songs taken from Vader's early records. We put an attention mostly on The Ultimate Incantation, De Profundis, Black To The Blind or Litany; also mini albums released in between. 2008 is the year when Vader took its name and started to exist as a band. With such an unusual material we'd like to enjoy the anniversary and close up the early days of Vader to the newest generation of our die-hard Fans. For a first time the songs from so different produced records will be available on one album. All the songs we will make from the scratch, so they'll sound more fresh with more or less re-arranged. Of course- we're gonna put some never-ever released very old stuff but... this is 'top secret' at the moment. Interesting might be also guests from (the) world's metal scene, who will appear on the album on various songs. They are our friends and brothers-in-arms, who already made a lot for metal. What can I add is, that we plan to do special edition of the album including video shots from very early days or photo album with never released old picturies specially chosen for this anniversary release. Lottsa work, lottsa memories... but first of all a lot of Total Massacre from over two decades of creation of unholy Metal Madness !!!! We start today..."
A complete studio report can be see here - http://www.vader.pl/news-e.html
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| Source: | vader.pl |
| Band profile: | Vader |
Pestilence, Gorefest, Thanatos - Members Set Up New Band
Thanatos guitarists Stephan Gebédi and Paul Baayens have joined forces with former Pestilence/Asphyx-singer Martin Van Drunen, Gorefest drummer Ed Warby and former Houwitser bass player Theo van Eekelen in a brand new project.
The as-yet-unnamed band will record a three-track promo CD later this year. "We're simply going to crank out some brutal old-school death metal stuff ? nothing more, nothing less!" says Gebédi
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The as-yet-unnamed band will record a three-track promo CD later this year. "We're simply going to crank out some brutal old-school death metal stuff ? nothing more, nothing less!" says Gebédi
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Gorefest |
Bolt Thrower - New Live Video Available
A live video of British death metal veterans Bolt Thrower performing the song "The Killchain" (from 2005's "Those Once Loyal") at the 2006 edition of Germany's Rock Hard Festival (which took place June 2-4 in Gelsenkirchen) has been posted online at YouTube.com.
Bolt Thrower earlier in the year completed a European tour in support of its new CD, "Those Once Loyal", which entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 76 ? the group's highest-charting release in Germany so far. The follow-up to 2001's "Honour, Valour, Pride" was recorded at Andy Faulkner's Sable Rose studios and is the band's first album since the return of original vocalist Karl Willetts as a full-time member.
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Bolt Thrower earlier in the year completed a European tour in support of its new CD, "Those Once Loyal", which entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 76 ? the group's highest-charting release in Germany so far. The follow-up to 2001's "Honour, Valour, Pride" was recorded at Andy Faulkner's Sable Rose studios and is the band's first album since the return of original vocalist Karl Willetts as a full-time member.
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| Source: | roadrun.com |
| Band profile: | Bolt Thrower |
Gorgoroth - Frontman Released From Norwegian Prison
According to a posting on Gorgoroth's official web site, the group's frontman, Gaahl, was finally released from prison last month after being jailed since the spring of 2006.
Gaahl was sentenced to 14 months in prison in February 2005 for beating a 41-year-old man and threatening to drink his blood. The 31-year-old, whose real name was not revealed by the Norwegian media, was charged with a crime that carries a maximum penalty of nine years in prison. The original 18-month sentence, which was handed down in May 2004, was reduced by four months while the amount in damages Gaahl was required to pay to the victim was increased from 100,000 NOK (approximately $15,000) to 190,000 NOK (approximately $29,000).
Gaahl was sentenced to 14 months in prison in February 2005 for beating a 41-year-old man and threatening to drink his blood. The 31-year-old, whose real name was not revealed by the Norwegian media, was charged with a crime that carries a maximum penalty of nine years in prison. The original 18-month sentence, which was handed down in May 2004, was reduced by four months while the amount in damages Gaahl was required to pay to the victim was increased from 100,000 NOK (approximately $15,000) to 190,000 NOK (approximately $29,000).
| Source: | gorgoroth.org |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Tiamat - Frontman Uploads New Lucyfire Demo For Streaming
Tiamat frontman Johan Edlund has issued the following update on his Lucyfire project via his official MySpace page:
"Me and Lars (Sköld, producer etc.) are finishing up the new LucyFire demo to be sent out to record companies. We have plenty of songs, but so far we'll tease them with these four: 'Thunder & Lightning', 'All The Children Sing', 'Codeine', 'Black Gold'.
I just got back from Sweden where I visited Lars cozy studio. We got A.D. Lord in there to bang out a teardripping lead for 'Codeine'. In the meantime, listen to 'All The Children Sing'. Because I'm a lovely person."
Go to this location to check out 'All The Children Sing'.
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"Me and Lars (Sköld, producer etc.) are finishing up the new LucyFire demo to be sent out to record companies. We have plenty of songs, but so far we'll tease them with these four: 'Thunder & Lightning', 'All The Children Sing', 'Codeine', 'Black Gold'.
I just got back from Sweden where I visited Lars cozy studio. We got A.D. Lord in there to bang out a teardripping lead for 'Codeine'. In the meantime, listen to 'All The Children Sing'. Because I'm a lovely person."
Go to this location to check out 'All The Children Sing'.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Tiamat |
Blaze - Mainman Parts Ways With Touring Lineup
Former Iron Maiden/Wolfbane singer Blaze Bayley has parted ways with the members of his most recent Blaze touring lineup. The departing members ? Oliver Palotai (guitar), Luca Princiotta (guitar), Christian Ammann (bass), and Daniel Schild (drums) ? have issued the following statement regarding the matter:
"We are in the sad situation to give out the news that the complete current lineup of Blaze, therefore the authors of this letter, will leave the band.
"In the past years Blaze was in a difficult situation, regarding finances, management and organization. Finally, during summer 2006, things started to clear up a bit, after working together on all those aspects.
"Most of the songs for the next album have been already written together. Still ? in a tough music business today ? we were prepared it would be not easy to launch the new era of Blaze. But we always had the feeling we had a great band, further being really good friends, and being capable of handling that.
"But about four months ago Blaze Bayley got in contact with a new management. The ideas and working style of this management quickly showed to be very different what we, the musicians, considered to be right for this band.
"Blaze Bayley himself decided to stay with the management. Thus a common basis for making music together is not longer existing.
"We thank you for all your support during the past years. Have a happy and successful year 2007.
"We are in the sad situation to give out the news that the complete current lineup of Blaze, therefore the authors of this letter, will leave the band.
"In the past years Blaze was in a difficult situation, regarding finances, management and organization. Finally, during summer 2006, things started to clear up a bit, after working together on all those aspects.
"Most of the songs for the next album have been already written together. Still ? in a tough music business today ? we were prepared it would be not easy to launch the new era of Blaze. But we always had the feeling we had a great band, further being really good friends, and being capable of handling that.
"But about four months ago Blaze Bayley got in contact with a new management. The ideas and working style of this management quickly showed to be very different what we, the musicians, considered to be right for this band.
"Blaze Bayley himself decided to stay with the management. Thus a common basis for making music together is not longer existing.
"We thank you for all your support during the past years. Have a happy and successful year 2007.
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Blaze Bayley |
Eternal Oath - Call It Quits
This was posted on the official Black Lodge records website:
"After four critically acclaimed albums, Swedish Death/Goth band Eternal Oath has decided to split the band up. The decision has been unanimous as all members of the band strongly feel that songwriting and recording sessions recently have taken them in a direction that honestly has little to do with what Eternal Oath has always been about. The band feels that as none of them any longer has an interest in writing or playing traditional Deathmetal, it would only be unfair to release yet another album under that name. The future endeavours of the guys in the band as well as the fate of the new songs is, as yet, undetermined."
"After four critically acclaimed albums, Swedish Death/Goth band Eternal Oath has decided to split the band up. The decision has been unanimous as all members of the band strongly feel that songwriting and recording sessions recently have taken them in a direction that honestly has little to do with what Eternal Oath has always been about. The band feels that as none of them any longer has an interest in writing or playing traditional Deathmetal, it would only be unfair to release yet another album under that name. The future endeavours of the guys in the band as well as the fate of the new songs is, as yet, undetermined."
| Source: | blacklodge.se |
| Band profile: | Eternal Oath |
Draconian - Announce Live Show For Copenhagen
Draconian will play live for the first time in over a year at The Rock in Copenhagen, Denmark on January 26th. The support act on the night will be Danish Doom/Death band Whelm. Doors open at 9:00pm.
| Source: | draconian.se |
| Band profile: | Draconian |
| Event: | Draconian |
After Forever - Guitarist Issues Side Project Update
After Forever guitarist Sander Gommans has a side-project called HDK, which he describes as "a lot more agressive and guitar orientated than After Forever. However, because I write all the stuff, you'll certainly find some After Forever elements in these songs." He has issued the following update:
"The first new singer that will give his contribution to the HDK project, will be Mike Scheijen of the band 37 Stabwoundz (www.myspace.com/mike_37, www.37stabwoundz.com)
This guy has a kick ass voice (extremely versatile, sometimes his voice even resembles Phil Anselmo) for the real agressive stuff, check out the websites!!! It could take a while, but I'll put some vocal parts online as soon as we've recorded something."
For updates go to this location.
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"The first new singer that will give his contribution to the HDK project, will be Mike Scheijen of the band 37 Stabwoundz (www.myspace.com/mike_37, www.37stabwoundz.com)
This guy has a kick ass voice (extremely versatile, sometimes his voice even resembles Phil Anselmo) for the real agressive stuff, check out the websites!!! It could take a while, but I'll put some vocal parts online as soon as we've recorded something."
For updates go to this location.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | After Forever |