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Theatres Des Vampires - New Album Details
Italian bloodsuckers Theatres Des Vampires are all set to release their new album, called Moonlight Waltz, on December 3rd 2010 via Aural Music. The album was recorded in July at Temple of Noise studios in Rome, Italy with producer Christian Ice (who was involved on all the latest Theatres des Vampires releases).
A preview of one of the new songs "Carmilla" will be available on the band's MySpace page starting from mid-September. A video for that song will be filmed next weekend (August 28-29) with director David Bracci, who previously worked with the godfather of Italian horror movies Dario Argento.
In a recent interview, Theatres Des Vampires keyboardist Fabian Varesi stated the following about the new material: "This album has the best production of our entire career. And we are delighted by the quality of Orchestration parts, thanks to the help of Maestro Luca Bellanova and the amazing performance of the Classical Music Academy of Rome. Of course there are some typical Theatres Des Vampires songs - but with something new, as usual. As we always say, with each album we want to make something new, something fresh, and I think these songs go along these lines."
Theatres Des Vampires will promote the new album by touring Europe and South America in late 2010 and 2011.
Aural Music announced that the first pressing of the album Moonlight Waltz will be released in a deluxe limited Slipcase Edition including an special bonus DVD with exclusive video material, the making of the album, interviews and more.
Moonlight Waltz tracklist:
01. Keeper of Secrets
02. Carmilla
03. Moonlight Waltz
04. Fly Away
05. Sangue
06. Figlio della Luna (Mecano Cover)
07. An Illusion
08. Black Madonna
09. Le Théatre du Grand Guignol
10. Obsession
11. The Secret Gates of Hades
12. Medousa
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A preview of one of the new songs "Carmilla" will be available on the band's MySpace page starting from mid-September. A video for that song will be filmed next weekend (August 28-29) with director David Bracci, who previously worked with the godfather of Italian horror movies Dario Argento.
In a recent interview, Theatres Des Vampires keyboardist Fabian Varesi stated the following about the new material: "This album has the best production of our entire career. And we are delighted by the quality of Orchestration parts, thanks to the help of Maestro Luca Bellanova and the amazing performance of the Classical Music Academy of Rome. Of course there are some typical Theatres Des Vampires songs - but with something new, as usual. As we always say, with each album we want to make something new, something fresh, and I think these songs go along these lines."
Theatres Des Vampires will promote the new album by touring Europe and South America in late 2010 and 2011.
Aural Music announced that the first pressing of the album Moonlight Waltz will be released in a deluxe limited Slipcase Edition including an special bonus DVD with exclusive video material, the making of the album, interviews and more.
Moonlight Waltz tracklist:
01. Keeper of Secrets
02. Carmilla
03. Moonlight Waltz
04. Fly Away
05. Sangue
06. Figlio della Luna (Mecano Cover)
07. An Illusion
08. Black Madonna
09. Le Théatre du Grand Guignol
10. Obsession
11. The Secret Gates of Hades
12. Medousa
Read more ››
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Theatres Des Vampires |
Forest Of Shadows - New Album Ready, Two Songs Online
A message from Forest Of Shadows mastermind Niclas Frohagen reads as follows:
"Six Waves Of Woe" is now a closed chapter. It was mastered by Minerva Pappi at Finnvox, Finland some week ago and the result has been sent to Firebox together with the case-layouts. All that remains now is the actuall release which is scheduled for the 29th of October this year. If you haven't already noticed, two songs from the album has exposed for previewing, one at MySpace and one at Firebox's webpage. Check them out if you haven't."
"Six Waves Of Woe" is now a closed chapter. It was mastered by Minerva Pappi at Finnvox, Finland some week ago and the result has been sent to Firebox together with the case-layouts. All that remains now is the actuall release which is scheduled for the 29th of October this year. If you haven't already noticed, two songs from the album has exposed for previewing, one at MySpace and one at Firebox's webpage. Check them out if you haven't."
| Source: | forestofshadows.com |
| Band profile: | Forest Of Shadows |
Lacrimosa - Update From The Band
Lacrimosa have posted the following short August update on their website:
"After our concerts in the Ukraine, Russia, Germany and Romania we thank you - our audience - for those wonderful evenings we could spend together with you!
With these memories we are back in the studio working on the new Lacrimosa-songs, before we are going to perform in London for the first time ever on September 26th, followed by the concerts in Madrid on October 17th and in Barcelona on October the 18th!"
"After our concerts in the Ukraine, Russia, Germany and Romania we thank you - our audience - for those wonderful evenings we could spend together with you!
With these memories we are back in the studio working on the new Lacrimosa-songs, before we are going to perform in London for the first time ever on September 26th, followed by the concerts in Madrid on October 17th and in Barcelona on October the 18th!"
| Source: | lacrimosa.ch |
| Band profile: | Lacrimosa |
Thy Disease - Finish Recording New Album
After many months of intense work, the members of Thy Disease finally announced the end of the "Anshu-Za" recording session.
Band members confirm that, the album will represent typical for Thy Disease, sound of the cybernetic metal. In the words of Psycho - vocalist of the band:
"It is by far the most complex album, we have ever recorded. I know that every musician says so after recording the new album, but I'm convinced that this time we've managed to create our opus magnum - the greatest work of our lives. There are also some changes in vocals, cause in few songs you will hear the voice of our keyboard player - Cube - who has developed his singing skills a lot, since the recording of Perfect Form in 2002."
We can confirm the previous information about the album lyrical concept and abut the participation of quests in the recording session. Right now we can proudly announce that one of the best death metal guitarists - Vogg from Decapitated - has recorded a solo in Anshur-Za opening track entitled Rotten Structure! Also Paulina of Delight has recorded vocals in a new version of Thy Disease hit song - a cover version of Madonna's Frozen. This song will be released on the limited version of Anshur-Za album. The regular edition will include another cover - Sinner In Me of Depeche Mode!
"Anshur-Za" tracklist:
01. Rotten Structure
02. Blame
03. Moral Supremacy
04. General's Speech
05. Fog Of war
06. Freedom for Anshur-Za
07. Code Red
08. Collateral Damage
09. Nightmare Scenario
10. Salah-Dhin
11. Sinner In Me (Depeche Mode cover)
It is not confirmed yet who will release the album, because right now Thy Disease is negotiating conditions with a few potential labels.
Band members confirm that, the album will represent typical for Thy Disease, sound of the cybernetic metal. In the words of Psycho - vocalist of the band:
"It is by far the most complex album, we have ever recorded. I know that every musician says so after recording the new album, but I'm convinced that this time we've managed to create our opus magnum - the greatest work of our lives. There are also some changes in vocals, cause in few songs you will hear the voice of our keyboard player - Cube - who has developed his singing skills a lot, since the recording of Perfect Form in 2002."
We can confirm the previous information about the album lyrical concept and abut the participation of quests in the recording session. Right now we can proudly announce that one of the best death metal guitarists - Vogg from Decapitated - has recorded a solo in Anshur-Za opening track entitled Rotten Structure! Also Paulina of Delight has recorded vocals in a new version of Thy Disease hit song - a cover version of Madonna's Frozen. This song will be released on the limited version of Anshur-Za album. The regular edition will include another cover - Sinner In Me of Depeche Mode!
"Anshur-Za" tracklist:
01. Rotten Structure
02. Blame
03. Moral Supremacy
04. General's Speech
05. Fog Of war
06. Freedom for Anshur-Za
07. Code Red
08. Collateral Damage
09. Nightmare Scenario
10. Salah-Dhin
11. Sinner In Me (Depeche Mode cover)
It is not confirmed yet who will release the album, because right now Thy Disease is negotiating conditions with a few potential labels.
| Source: | thydisease.com |
| Band profile: | Thy Disease |
Norther - North American Release Date
The following message was posted on Norther's official website:
"Norther is taking a leap across the Atlantic Ocean, when the band's fifth full-lengt album "N" hits the stores on 2nd of September 2008 in Canada, aswell as in the US.
Norther's bass player comments: "We are more than thrilled due to the release of "N" in the North American territory! After a long and exciting wait, we are finally getting release dates outside Europe. We will also do a short one week tour in Canada in the end of September, which is really stirring, since is our first trip across the Atlantic!"
In Finland you can still catch up Norther's live condition by attending to show at Tavastia on 14th of August."
Canadian Tour schedule is as follows:
19.09.2008 The Trash Bar/St-Hyacinte Qc - Canada
20.09.2008 Theatre National/Montreal - Canada
21.09.2008 Le Bunker/Chicoutimi - Canada
22.09.2008 L'imperial/Quebeck - Canada
23.09.2008 Mavericks Bar/Ottawa - Canada
24.09.2008 The Embassy/London - Canada
25.09.2008 Wreck Room/Toronto - Canada
"Norther is taking a leap across the Atlantic Ocean, when the band's fifth full-lengt album "N" hits the stores on 2nd of September 2008 in Canada, aswell as in the US.
Norther's bass player comments: "We are more than thrilled due to the release of "N" in the North American territory! After a long and exciting wait, we are finally getting release dates outside Europe. We will also do a short one week tour in Canada in the end of September, which is really stirring, since is our first trip across the Atlantic!"
In Finland you can still catch up Norther's live condition by attending to show at Tavastia on 14th of August."
Canadian Tour schedule is as follows:
19.09.2008 The Trash Bar/St-Hyacinte Qc - Canada
20.09.2008 Theatre National/Montreal - Canada
21.09.2008 Le Bunker/Chicoutimi - Canada
22.09.2008 L'imperial/Quebeck - Canada
23.09.2008 Mavericks Bar/Ottawa - Canada
24.09.2008 The Embassy/London - Canada
25.09.2008 Wreck Room/Toronto - Canada
| Source: | norther.net |
| Band profile: | Norther |
Riverside - Frontman Releases Solo Album
Mariusz Duda, Riverside's singer and bass player, together with fellow musicians, has just finished working on his solo album, "Lunatic Soul." The release date has been set for October 13th, 2008. The album will be released on the British label Snapper Music, more specifically - Kscope, known for having released the earlier albums of Porcupine Tree, and presently producing Anathema and No-Man. In Poland on Mystic Production. On the "Lunatic Soul" album you will find 10 atmospheric tracks making up 47 minutes of music.
Mariusz Duda: "I touched upon a vital subject on this record, namely... death. What came out of this was a conceptual journey to the world beyond full of reflections on transience and all we may want to leave after we pass (if we want to leave anything). In the sphere of music, it will be intriguing. I would call those sounds oriental-alternative, not really having anything in common with progressive rock. An interesting fact is that there is no electric guitar here at all."
You can listen to some fragments of "Lunatic Soul" music at http://www.myspace.com/lunaticsoulband.
Mariusz Duda: "I touched upon a vital subject on this record, namely... death. What came out of this was a conceptual journey to the world beyond full of reflections on transience and all we may want to leave after we pass (if we want to leave anything). In the sphere of music, it will be intriguing. I would call those sounds oriental-alternative, not really having anything in common with progressive rock. An interesting fact is that there is no electric guitar here at all."
You can listen to some fragments of "Lunatic Soul" music at http://www.myspace.com/lunaticsoulband.
| Source: | riverside.art.pl |
| Band profile: | Riverside |
Andromeda - New Album Release Date Posted
Swedish metallers Andromeda have announced the release date of their long awaited fourth studio album "The Immunity Zone". The album will be out in the USA on the 16th of September. More release dates for the rest of the world are said to be posted soon. More information about the album is also expected to follow.
| Source: | andromedaonline.com |
| Band profile: | Andromeda |
Amon Amarth - Added To The Unholy Alliance III Tour
Amon Amarth will be part of the European run of "The Unholy Alliance, Chapter III" along side with Trivium, Mastodon and Slayer.
Johan Hegg: "All of us have been huge fans of Slayer since the mid 80's, and to be able to tour with this legendary thrash band is a dream come true. We are very proud and honored to be a part of this year's Unholy Alliance together with Trivium and Mastodon. Slayer fans are die-hard and tough as true Vikings - we know as we are part of the same crowd - and it will be a great experience to be able to play in front of them."
This tour will kick off in Manchester, England on October 27th and will continue it's journey for 4 weeks throughout other parts of Europe. For selected shows, Amon Amarth will be performing after Mastodon.
There are more shows to be announced, the shows currently confirmed for "The Unholy Alliance, Chapter III" are:
October:
27.10 - Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
28.10 - NEC, Birmingham, England
30.10 - Hammersmith Apollo, London, England
31.10 - Hammersmith Apollo, London, England
November:
02.11 - CIA, Cardiff, Wales
03.11 - SECC Hall 3, Glasgow, Scotland
05.11 - Stadthalle, Offenbach, Germany
06.11 - Palladium, Cologne, Germany
09.11 - Schleyerhalle, Stuttgart, Germany
10.11 - Eishalle Deutweg, Winterthur, Switzerland
11.11 - Zenith, Paris, France
16.11 - Gasometer, Vienna, Austria
18.11 - Zenith, Munich, Germany
19.11 - Columbia Halle, Berlin, Germany
Johan Hegg: "All of us have been huge fans of Slayer since the mid 80's, and to be able to tour with this legendary thrash band is a dream come true. We are very proud and honored to be a part of this year's Unholy Alliance together with Trivium and Mastodon. Slayer fans are die-hard and tough as true Vikings - we know as we are part of the same crowd - and it will be a great experience to be able to play in front of them."
This tour will kick off in Manchester, England on October 27th and will continue it's journey for 4 weeks throughout other parts of Europe. For selected shows, Amon Amarth will be performing after Mastodon.
There are more shows to be announced, the shows currently confirmed for "The Unholy Alliance, Chapter III" are:
October:
27.10 - Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
28.10 - NEC, Birmingham, England
30.10 - Hammersmith Apollo, London, England
31.10 - Hammersmith Apollo, London, England
November:
02.11 - CIA, Cardiff, Wales
03.11 - SECC Hall 3, Glasgow, Scotland
05.11 - Stadthalle, Offenbach, Germany
06.11 - Palladium, Cologne, Germany
09.11 - Schleyerhalle, Stuttgart, Germany
10.11 - Eishalle Deutweg, Winterthur, Switzerland
11.11 - Zenith, Paris, France
16.11 - Gasometer, Vienna, Austria
18.11 - Zenith, Munich, Germany
19.11 - Columbia Halle, Berlin, Germany
| Source: | amonamarth.com |
| Band profile: | Amon Amarth |
| Event: | The Unholy Alliance: Chapter III |
Swallow The Sun - Upcoming Album Summary
A while ago, Swallow The Sun have posted the following news about the band's upcoming album:
"So, we have finished recording the "Plague of Butterflies" and it's time to give you some details about this forthcoming release.
"Plague of Butterflies" is a story about an old hermit, deep woods, loneliness and the plague. It's one song in three parts and holds about 35 minutes of crushing gloom, beauty and despair. Music was originally ordered from us for a really interesting and big project, but the project was sadly abandoned. Because of this we are planning to use the music in different context - namely in a short movie - and we are in search for suitable partners to make this happen. We'll give more info on this later as things move on and wheels start to roll.
The track list of "Plague of Butterflies":
I. Losing the Sunsets
II. Plague of Butterflies
III. Evael 10:00
The album also includes the rare "Out of This Gloomy Light" demo that got us signed back in 2003. There was only three demos sent out, so this is really rare stuff and holds some of the darkest and coldest moments ever recorded by us.
"Out of This Gloomy Light" -demo:
01. Through Her Silvery Body
02. Out of This Gloomy Light
03. Under the Waves
04. Swallow (Horror pt.1)
"Plague of Butterflies" will be released at September 17th by Spinefarm Records.
"So, we have finished recording the "Plague of Butterflies" and it's time to give you some details about this forthcoming release.
"Plague of Butterflies" is a story about an old hermit, deep woods, loneliness and the plague. It's one song in three parts and holds about 35 minutes of crushing gloom, beauty and despair. Music was originally ordered from us for a really interesting and big project, but the project was sadly abandoned. Because of this we are planning to use the music in different context - namely in a short movie - and we are in search for suitable partners to make this happen. We'll give more info on this later as things move on and wheels start to roll.
The track list of "Plague of Butterflies":
I. Losing the Sunsets
II. Plague of Butterflies
III. Evael 10:00
The album also includes the rare "Out of This Gloomy Light" demo that got us signed back in 2003. There was only three demos sent out, so this is really rare stuff and holds some of the darkest and coldest moments ever recorded by us.
"Out of This Gloomy Light" -demo:
01. Through Her Silvery Body
02. Out of This Gloomy Light
03. Under the Waves
04. Swallow (Horror pt.1)
"Plague of Butterflies" will be released at September 17th by Spinefarm Records.
| Source: | swallowthesun.net |
| Band profile: | Swallow The Sun |
The 69 Eyes - The Vampire Summer Live Dates
The 69 Eyes have announced the following summer dates. Catch the Helsinki Vampires alive at the festivals in 2008:
(08.06.2008 Open Air Festival Chayka, Kiev, Ukraine)
(14.06.2008 Myötätuulirock, Vantaa, Finland)
(20.06.2008 Himos Festival, Jämsä, Finland)
(21.06.2008 RMJ2008, Pori, Finland)
28.06.2008 Peace & Love Festival, Borlänge, Sweden
05.07.2008 Ruisrock, Turku, Finland
06.07.2008 Simerock, Rovaniemi, Finland
12.07.2008 Hegyalja Festival, Budapest, Hungary
18.07.2008 Wanaja Festival, Hämeenlinna, Finland
19.07.2008 Rockperry, Vaasa, Finland
08.08.2008 Summer Darkness, Utrecht, NL
09.08.2008 Jyväskylä Rockfestival, Jyväskylä, Finland
23.08.2008 Finfest 2008, Bratislava, Slovakia
(08.06.2008 Open Air Festival Chayka, Kiev, Ukraine)
(14.06.2008 Myötätuulirock, Vantaa, Finland)
(20.06.2008 Himos Festival, Jämsä, Finland)
(21.06.2008 RMJ2008, Pori, Finland)
28.06.2008 Peace & Love Festival, Borlänge, Sweden
05.07.2008 Ruisrock, Turku, Finland
06.07.2008 Simerock, Rovaniemi, Finland
12.07.2008 Hegyalja Festival, Budapest, Hungary
18.07.2008 Wanaja Festival, Hämeenlinna, Finland
19.07.2008 Rockperry, Vaasa, Finland
08.08.2008 Summer Darkness, Utrecht, NL
09.08.2008 Jyväskylä Rockfestival, Jyväskylä, Finland
23.08.2008 Finfest 2008, Bratislava, Slovakia
| Source: | 69eyes.com |
| Band profile: | The 69 Eyes |