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Porcupine Tree - New Live DVD Release

Porcupine Tree will release a brand new live DVD/Blu Ray, entitled Anaesthetize.

Filmed in high definition and taken from two concerts given by Porcupine Tree at Tilburg, The Netherlands, at the end of the Fear of a Blank Planet tour in October 2008, this deluxe special edition includes a 130 minute concert film on both standard definition DVD and high definition Blu-Ray disc. The package also includes two audio CD's of the entire live film soundtrack, alongside a bonus track not featured in the film.

Limited to 4,000 copies with a grey cover and 1,000 copies with a red cover, the special edition comes in a beautiful cloth bound hardback book featuring concert photography of the band taken over the last few years.

Anaesthetize cover art] tracklist:

DVD / BLU-RAY:

01. Intro
02. Fear of a Blank Planet
03. My Ashes
04. Anesthetize
05. Sentimental
06. Way Out of Here
07. Sleep Together
08. What Happens Now?
09. Normal
10. Dark Matter
11. Drown With Me
12. Cheating the Polygraph
13. Half-Light
14. Sever
15. Wedding Nails
16. Strip the Soul / Dot Three
17. Sleep of No Dreaming
18. Halo
19. Outro

Extras (on Blu-Ray only):
01. Way Our of Here (live film directed by Lasse Hoile)
02. My Ashes (live film directed by Lasse Hoile)
03. Wedding Nails (live film directed by Lasse Hoile)
04. Strip the Soul / Dot Three (live film directed by Lasse Hoile)

Audio CD 1:

01. Intro
02. Fear of a Blank Planet
03. My Ashes
04. Anesthetize
05. Sentimental
06. Way Out of Here
07. Sleep Together
08. Prodigal

Audio CD 2:

01. What Happens Now?
02. Normal
03. Dark Matter
04. Drown With Me
05. Cheating the Polygraph
06. Half-Light
07. Sever
08. Wedding Nails
09. Strip the Soul / Dot Three
10. Sleep of No Dreaming
11. Halo

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Source: burningshed.com
Band profile: Porcupine Tree
Posted: 23.04.2010 by Dominus | Comments (4)


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.

Source: tarjaturunen.com
Band profile: Tarja
Posted: 22.04.2010 by Dominus | Comments (10)


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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Source: obituary.cc
Band profile: Obituary
Posted: 22.04.2010 by Dominus | Comments (4)


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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Source: planetrock.com
Band profile: Ozzy Osbourne
Posted: 22.04.2010 by Dominus | Comments (0)


Black Majesty - Audio Samples Available

Australian power metal act Black Majesty have posted some song samples coming from the new album, In Your Honour. The album's European release date is set for May 14th through Limb Music with other territories soon to follow. In Your Honour was produced by Roland Grapow (Masterplan, ex-Helloween) and cover artwork was handled by Dirk Illing (Scorpions, Wizard).

Head to MySpace to check out the samples.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Black Majesty
Posted: 16.04.2010 by Dominus | Comments (0)


Cloudscape - Part Ways With Guitarist, New Album Title

Cloudscape is working on a fourth album to be entitled New Era. Here's an update from the band:

"As some of you might have noticed it has been quite silent around Cloudscape for some time. We have updated a few minor news in order to send you all some life-signs. Nonetheless as mentioned, Cloudscape is still fully alive and hungrier than ever. But, 2009 and parts of 2010 have been quite struggling years mainly because of member changes and stuff which have prevented us from moving on. Roger Landin and Haynes Pherson left Cloudscape in early 2009 because of personal issues and they were shortly replaced by Fredrik Joakimsson (drums) and Håkan Nyander (bass). Fredrik and Håkan have filled the band with new fuel and inspiration and the song-writing for our fourth album is going really damn well and all of us are very excited about the new songs.

We have a few more songs left to compose in order to have more than enough songs to the next album (New Era) but, we are quite sure we will be finished with the song-writing process during early fall. As soon as we are finished with the new songs we will start to check out the music business and contact different labels for a possible co-operation and release of New Era. We will also make sure to find good booking agencies that have the right connections to organize more live shows and tours. Nonetheless we will try to do a few more shows during 2010 so, stay tuned and keep yourself up to date in this site. The next scheduled live show will be in Helsingborg, Sweden at the venue called The Tivoli as special guest to FullForce on July 10. We will have something very special included in our setlist as well... don't miss this event.

Unfortunately we have a sad announcement as well. Björn Eliasson (guitar) have also decided to leave Cloudscape. His reasons for this is just like Roger and Haynes... personal reasons. He will continue to compose music in one way or another but, he will not be a part of Cloudscape anymore. So, all of us would like to say the following to Björn:

"THANKS a million for all the years we've been partners in crime in Cloudscape. You will certainly be missed and we really wish the best for you and your musical endeavours in the future to come. Cheers mate!"

We are currently trying out a few replacements for Björn. Soon we will be able to announce the new axeman...stay tuned!

So, as you see, some good news and some sad but, Cloudscape will continue as before but, with new blood in the band and considering the past months we decided to name our fourth album New Era which talks for itself."

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Source: cloudscape.se
Band profile: Cloudscape
Posted: 16.04.2010 by Dominus | Comments (0)


Ozzy Osbourne - More Album Details Revealed

Original news, posted on 03.04.2010

Ozzy Osbourne has revealed that the name of his new album is Scream, and that the album's first single will make its worldwide debut in a US TV drama.

Scream will be released in July and will be preceded by debut single "Let Me Hear You Scream". The song will make its debut in the show CSI:NY on 14 April (in the US) during a prison riot scene. The show's executive producer Peter Lenkov, who also co-wrote the screenplay for the episode, admits Osbourne's new tune was perfect for scenes in which show regular Hill Harper is trapped in a prison during a riot.

Lenkov says, "We were looking for something high energy and irreverent to sell the madness of a prison riot. We immediately responded to the new Osbourne tune. The song exceeded our expectations and brought exactly the right tone to the episode."

Ozzy revealed: "When I heard they were going to use "Let Me Hear You Scream" for a prison riot scene, I thought, 'Well, now that's some thing I know about.'" (Presumably referring to his time spent in prison when he was 18).

The original album title, Soul Sucka, was canned when it turned out that it was a pretty rubbish name for a rock record. Scream will feature the debut of Ozzy's new guitarist Gus G and will be the follow up to 2007's Black Rain.

Ozzy88]

UPDATE (thanks to Fastolphbolger)

Ozzy Osbourne will release Scream ? his first album in almost three years and 10th studio album overall ? June 15 via Epic Records. Produced by Ozzy and Kevin Churko, both of whom did the same honors for Ozzy's 2007 worldwide million-seller Black Rain, the album will feature the first single "Let Me Hear You Scream."

The multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer recorded most of Scream at his Los Angeles home studio, The Bunker, and co-wrote all the songs, primarily with Churko. Notably, the album marks the first appearance of Ozzy's new guitar player, Gus G.

In addition to "Let Me Hear You Scream," the album's confirmed tracks are: "Diggin Me Down", "Let It Die", "Soul Sucker", "Fearless", "I Want It All", "Time", "Crucify" and "I Love You All."

Ozzy will also embark on an 18-month world tour (dates TBA) in support of Scream, with news about Ozzfest to emerge next week.

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Source: ozzy.com
Band profile: Ozzy Osbourne
Posted: 16.04.2010 by Dominus | Comments (14)


Tarja Turunen - Completes Recording New Album

Tarja Turunen has issued the following update:

"I have good news my friends. What Lies Beneath is finally recorded!!!!!

Only waiting for some guests that will record few parts and send them over.

It was a great last vocal session. I am grateful that everything I planned was accomplished. Also the things that we decided on the way have only improved the songs making the overall picture clearer in the end.

It's going to be a very nice and powerful album!"

Source: tarja-whatliesbeneath.com
Band profile: Tarja
Posted: 15.04.2010 by Dominus | Comments (20)


Textures - Part Ways With Keyboardist

Official press release

Keyboard player Richard Rietdijk has left Textures to pursue other interests. In a statement to the band's fans he had to say the following:

Dear fans,

After 10 awesome years playing synths in the band, I've decided to leave Textures. There are other projects (music and other) I've been wanting to do for a while now and currently the time and effort it takes to be in the band is in the way of me achieving those.

I want to thank all you fans for your continued support and making this journey as awesome as it has been. I got the rare opportunity to travel and meet the most awesome people from all over the world and appreciate the sustained contacts online. I hope all of you will continue supporting this hardworking band. They earn every bit of it. Their next album will blow your socks off, believe me!

To the guys (including the crew) I'd like to say it's been an absolute honor and a privilege to have been in this band, seeing and helping it grow from this small local band to the phenomenon it is now. It will take a while to get used to not doing this with you guys anymore, and I'll cherish the friendship we have forever. I wish you guys well in all your future endeavors. You're going to be just fine.

This decade has been one hell of a ride! Thank You!

For people wanting to keep up with my projects either follow me on my Twitter or on my homepage.

The band commented on Richard's departure:

After 10 very great years, it is sadly finally so... our synths & samples-maestro is leaving... We will miss Richard a lot, especially his laugh and his awesome humour..

After Eric left a few months ago, of course we began to think more about our future times...and everything we do along the way. Things change... all the time! For everyone.

We know Richard will have a great time doing the other things he really loves, but meanwhile our tourbus is going to keep hitting the road...we are unstoppable!

So Textures will live on of course, we are in the middle of writing a new album...and at the same time we are keeping our eyes open for a new keyboard player! So keep 'em coming folks!! The band is contemplating how to fill Richard's place within Textures.

In other news the band have announced their first appearances with the band's new front man Daniel de Jongh. The band will perform at Fortarock taking place in Nijmegen, the Netherlands on the 3rd of July and Sikelian Hell on the 24th of July in Palermo, Italy.

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Source: richardrietdijk.com
Band profile: Textures
Posted: 14.04.2010 by Dominus | Comments (3)


Blackmore's Night - Working On New Album

Blackmore's Night guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore (ex-Deep Purple, ex-Rainbow) has issued the following short update:

"April 2010 finds us diligently working in the studio and going into final mix stage on the new Blackmore's Night CD. Candice Night and I and our minstrel band are looking forward to performing some of our new songs and your favorites from past albums in September."

September tour dates:

05 - Kloster Buch - Leising, Germany
08 - TBA - Prague, Czech Republic
10 - Prinzgegententheater - Munich, Germany
16 - Theatre des Westens - Berlin, Germany
18 - Rhein - Main Theater - Niedernhausen, Germany
23 - CCH Saal 2 - Hamburg, Germany
26 - Theater am Marientor - Duisburg, Germany

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Source: blackmoresnight.com
Band profile: Blackmore's Night
Posted: 13.04.2010 by Dominus | Comments (2)


Annihilator - New Album Details Revealed, New Song Online

Original news, posted on 18.03.2010

Annihilator are due to release a new, self-titled studio album in Europe on May 17 via Earache Records, in Japan via Marquee and in Australia by Riot Entertainment. USA and Canadian dates coming soon.

Annihilator cover art] tracklist:

01. The Trend
02. Coward
03. Ambush
04. Betrayed
05. 25 Seconds
06. Nowhere To Go
07. The Other Side
08. Death In Your Eyes
09. Payback
10. Romeo Delight

UPDATE

"Coward", a new song from Canadian metallers Annihilator, is available for streaming at the Earache Records' MySpace page.

"Coward" comes off Annihilator's upcoming self-titled album, which is due to be released in Europe on May 17 via Earache Records.

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Source: annihilatormetal.com
Band profile: Annihilator
Posted: 11.04.2010 by Dominus | Comments (17)


Rush - Time Machine Tour Dates

Official press release

The Time Machine Tour is an evening with Rush, where they will perform their classics, give a taste of the future - and for the first time ever - feature the Moving Pictures album live in its entirety.

The band is currently working on their 20th studio album with producer Nick Raskulinecz (co-producer from 2007's Snakes & Arrows) and in addition to their classics plan to showcase a few new tunes live this summer.

"We were off for a year and a half, and now it's just pouring. Everything is totally crazy and there's not a minute left in the day. We've got these half-dozen songs, and we'll probably go in the studio and work on a couple of them and see how it goes, perhaps release something - and I say perhaps - and then we plan on being on the road," says guitarist, Alex Lifeson.

This summer's Live Nation promoted tour will visit approximately 40 cities throughout North America beginning June 29th in Albuquerque, NM and finishing October 2nd in West Palm Beach, FL with stops along the way in Boston, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Holmdel, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington, and more along the way.

Jun. 29 - The Pavilion - Albuquerque, NM
Jul. 01 - Starlight Theatre - Kansas City, MO
Jul. 02 - Miller Lite Oasis on the Summerfest Grounds - Milwaukee, WI
Jul. 05 - Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island - Chicago, IL
Jul. 19 - Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT
Jul. 21 - Susquehanna Bank Center - Camden, NJ
Jul. 23 - Saratoga Performing Arts Center - Saratoga Springs, NY
Jul. 24 - Nikon at Jones Beach Theater - Wantagh, NY
Aug. 05 - USANA Amphitheatre - West Valley City, UT
Aug. 07 - White River Amphitheatre - Auburn, WA
Aug. 09 - Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View - Mountain View, CA
Aug. 11 - The Forum - Inglewood - Inglewood, CA
Aug. 13 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - Irvine, CA
Aug. 14 - MGM Grand Garden Arena - Las Vegas, NV
Aug. 16 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO
Aug. 20 - INTRUST Bank Arena - Wichita, KS
Aug. 22 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St. Louis - Maryland Heights, MO
Aug. 25 - Qwest Center Omaha - Omaha, NE
Aug. 27 - Minnesota State Fair - St. Paul, MN
Aug. 29 - Nationwide Arena - Columbus, OH
Aug. 31 - Allentown Fairgrounds Grandstand - Allentown, PA
Sep. 02 - New York State Fair Grandstand - Syracuse, NY
Sep. 03 - PNC Bank Arts Center - Holmdel, NJ
Sep. 14 - TD Garden - Boston, MA
Sep. 16 - Consol Energy Center - Pittsburgh, PA

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Source: rush.com
Band profile: Rush
Event: Rush: Time Machine Tour
Posted: 09.04.2010 by Dominus | Comments (11)


Megadeth - To Release New Live DVD

Megadeth have recorded a brand new live DVD featuring a performance of their classic thrash record Rust In Peace.

The band recently recorded a set at a show in Hollywood for a future DVD release (date TBC). The set includes all nine tracks from their 1990 album as well as a host of their best material. No date for the DVD yet, so stay tuned. Here's the setlist from the Hollywood show:

01. Skin O' My Teeth
02. In My Darkest Hour
03. She-Wolf
04. Holy Wars... The Punishment Due
05. Hangar 18
06. Take No Prisoners
07. Five Magics
08. Poison Was The Cure
09. Lucretia
10. Tornado Of Souls
11. Dawn Patrol
12. Rust In Peace... Polaris
13. Trust
14. The Right To Go Insane
15. Head Crusher
16. Symphony Of Destruction
17. Peace Sells
18. Holy Wars (Reprise)

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Source: planetrock.com
Band profile: Megadeth
Posted: 09.04.2010 by Dominus | Comments (15)


Lacuna Coil - More North And South American Live Dates

Original news posted on 04.04.2010.

Dates updated thanks to Ozzy88

Lacuna Coil have announced a string of live dates across the USA and Latin America. Cristina Scabbia commented as follows: "Whohooo! My dearest friends, time has finally come. A lot of new places we've never been to, and we are simply STOKED about the new touring schedule. Can't wait to see you all, tell your friends and see you there."

05/04 - Knoxville, TN - Valarium
05/05 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues
05/07 - Jackson, MS - Club Fire
05/08 - Little Rock, AR - Arkansas State Fairgrounds
05/09 - Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena
05/11 - Madison, WI - Alliant Energy Center Memorial Coliseum
05/12 - Mankato,MN - Alltel Center
05/14 - Sioux Falls, SD - Wild water West Park
05/15 - Libertyville, IL - The Fuel Room
05/16 - Green Bay, WI - Tom Dick & Harry's
05/18 - La Crosse, WI - La Crosse Center Arena
05/19 - Peoria, IL - Peoria Civic Center
05/20 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
05/21 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore Detroit
05/23 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
05/24 - Towson, MD - Recher Theater
05/25 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
05/26 - Montreal, QC - Foufounes Electriques
05/28 - Millvale, PA - Mr. Small's
05/29 - Sauget, IL - Pop's
05/30 - Pryor, OK, Rocklahoma
06/01 - Denver, CO - Cervante's
06/02 - Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
06/04 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
06/05 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory
06/06 - Seattle, WA - Neumo's

06/08 - Mexico City, Mexico - Circo Volador
06/10 - Caracas, Venezuela - CC La Colina
06/12 - Bogota, Columbia - Teatro Metropol
06/13 - Quito, Ecuador - Teatro Republica
06/15 - Santiago, Chile - Teatro Teleton
06/17 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Teatro Flores
06/19 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Espaco Lux

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Source: lacunacoil.it
Band profile: Lacuna Coil
Posted: 08.04.2010 by Dominus | Comments (1)


Diamond Head - Announce Irish Dates

NWOBHM legends Diamond Head have confirmed a number of tour dates in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The dates coincide with both the Metal Forces Festival and Hard Rock Hell in November/December 2010. Here are the confirmed dates:

11/18 - An Cruiscin Lan - Cork, Ireland
11/19 - Fibber McGee's Rock Bar - Dublin, Ireland
11/20 - The Spring & Airbrake - Belfast, Northern Ireland
11/21 - The Spirit Store - Dundalk, Ireland
11/27 - Metal Forces Festival - Lorrach, Germany

12/03 - Hard Rock Hell Festival - Pontins, Prestatyn, North Wales

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Source: diamond-head.net
Band profile: Diamond Head
Posted: 06.04.2010 by Dominus | Comments (0)