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Power Quest - Announce Their Comeback
The rumours on the fan pages were true: Power Quest is back. Not only has the band announced their comeback after three years, but they are also working on new material for the sixth Power Quest album.
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| Source: | power-quest.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Power Quest |
Shining - To Re-Record Older Songs For Special Release
Shining has joined forces with Dark Essence Records for a special release. The label will release an album with different Shining songs that hark back to an earlier era for the band. Rather than simply reissuing the original tracks, Shining decided not only to re-record the songs, but re-record them using a number of different vocalists. The album, which will be available in both CD and LP versions will be titled 8 ½ - Feberdrömmar I Vaket Tillstånd and will be unleashed in September this year.
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| Source: | patriciathomasmanagement.com |
| Band profile: | Shining |
Opeth - Swedish Tour And Acoustic Shows Announced
Proggers Opeth have recently announced that they will be doing a Swedish Heritage Tour this coming November and December, starting in Malmö on November 29th and concluding in Norrköping on December 7th. The shows in Gothenburg on December 2nd and 3rd plus the Stockholm shows on December 4th and 5th will be 'Unplugged' shows. The special guests for this tour will be announced shortly and the tickets went on sale yesterday with a limited number of special, VIP tickets available.
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| Source: | opeth.com |
| Band profile: | Opeth |
| Event: | Opeth: Swedish Heritage Tour 2012 |
Watain - 13th Year Anniversary Shows Announced
Swedish black metal band Watain announced new tour dates and will be playing two exclusive and very special shows in Sweden in celebration of their 13 years of existence as a band.
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| Source: | templeofwatain.com |
| Band profile: | Watain |
Lifelover - New MCD Details
Lifelover have announced the title, tracklist and cover art of the band's upcoming release. "Dekadens" will be be released in September. The MCD version will be out through Osmose Productions, and the MLP version will be released through Elitmusik. The music has been mastered, all of the artwork has been finished, and everything is on its way to the printing plant. The MCD will feature 7 tracks, and have the total length of around 26-27 minutes.
The band commented: "As we've proclaimed before, we're all extremely satisfied with this release, and we all feel that this has turned out to be Lifelover's finest effort to date. The respose from the select few that have already heard the material has been absolutely overwhelming, and we feel confident that it will be recieved just as well by all of you. We will be publishing a little preview from the MCD here on MySpace shortly. Thanks for all your patience and support. We're counting the days!"
"Dekadens" cover art] tracklist:
01. Luguber Framtid
02. Myspys
03. Major Fuck Off
04. Lethargy
05. Androider
06. Visdomsord
07. Destination: Ingenstans
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The band commented: "As we've proclaimed before, we're all extremely satisfied with this release, and we all feel that this has turned out to be Lifelover's finest effort to date. The respose from the select few that have already heard the material has been absolutely overwhelming, and we feel confident that it will be recieved just as well by all of you. We will be publishing a little preview from the MCD here on MySpace shortly. Thanks for all your patience and support. We're counting the days!"
"Dekadens" cover art] tracklist:
01. Luguber Framtid
02. Myspys
03. Major Fuck Off
04. Lethargy
05. Androider
06. Visdomsord
07. Destination: Ingenstans
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| Source: | lifelover.se |
| Band profile: | Lifelover |
Deathstars - To Release Extended Edition Of Latest Album
As posted on the Deathstars website: "It's time to feel the explosion once again, because Nuclear Blast recently released the ultimate edition of Deathstars breath-taking 2nd album "Termination Bliss" - simply a must have for every fan of the Swedish death-glam-heroes. The "Termination Bliss Extended" version contains 2 bonus tracks and an extremely hot Special-DVD including all video-clips and special "making of" features of Deathstars. In addition there is also a single DVD - simply titled "Termination Bliss EXTENSION" - available. Check it out! But that's not enough: Deathstars will release a fat 7 inch picture single of "Blitzkrieg/Cyanide" via Nuclear Blast pretty soon! So be prepared for another upcoming boom!"
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| Source: | deathstars.net |
| Band profile: | Deathstars |
Týr - Replacement Drummer For Paganfest Tour
Folk metallers Týr have posted the following update on their website:
"Due to injury Kári Streymoy will not be able to man the drumkit during the coming Paganfest tour in Europe, Canada and the US. We are sad at not having him with us, but we have found a worthy replacement for the Europe part of the Paganfest in 20-year old Amon Djurhuus, also from the Faroe Islands.
Amon was first introduced to drumming by Kári himself and has studied with him for a number of years. We've rehearsed with Amon wielding the drumsticks and are confident in his ability to fill Kári's shoes.
For the Canadian and US part of the Paganfest Merlin Sutter, the drummer from Eluveitie, will fill in for Kári."
"Due to injury Kári Streymoy will not be able to man the drumkit during the coming Paganfest tour in Europe, Canada and the US. We are sad at not having him with us, but we have found a worthy replacement for the Europe part of the Paganfest in 20-year old Amon Djurhuus, also from the Faroe Islands.
Amon was first introduced to drumming by Kári himself and has studied with him for a number of years. We've rehearsed with Amon wielding the drumsticks and are confident in his ability to fill Kári's shoes.
For the Canadian and US part of the Paganfest Merlin Sutter, the drummer from Eluveitie, will fill in for Kári."
| Source: | tyr.net |
| Band profile: | Týr |
| Event: | Paganfest Europe Tour |
Iron Maiden - Support Act For European Shows Announced
Iron Maiden are very pleased to announce that Avenged Sevenfold will join them as special guests at Twickenham Stadium on July 5, Paris Bercy July 2 and 3 and a number of dates in Finland and Scandanavia (as listed below) on their "Somewhere Back In Time World Tour."
Following the mighty success of their recent album, "Avenged Sevenfold" (which charted at No 3 in Billboard in the USA and is close to gold in the UK), the band are currently on an extensive sold out UK tour and vocalist M. Shadows comments - "I've seen Maiden play countless times and am continually blown away, not just by their live show, but also by the great records they continue to make. We have learned much from Iron Maiden and are honored to be sharing the stage with some of the greatest icons in rock music."
Maiden Manager Rod Smallwood comments: "Its a tremendous time for Metal fans right now with some fantastic young bands making a real mark for themselves. Maiden are delighted to be bringing their fans one of the very best, Avenged Sevenfold, who will be joining them on a number of their European Summer shows. It all adds up to an even more memorable night out for the fans! We will now be considering who will play in the slot before Avenged at Twickenham."
For more information on Ax7 go to their website at http://www.avengedsevenfold.com.
The dates on which Ax7 special guest with Maiden are as follows:
JUNE
Fri 27 - ITA, Bologna Parco Nord Gods of Metal
Sun 29 - BEL, Dessel Graspop
JULY
Tue 1 - FRA, Paris Palais Omnisports de Bercy
Wed 2 - FRA, Paris Palais Omnisports de Bercy
Sat 5 - ENG, London Twickenham
Wed 16 - SWE, Stockholm Stadium
Fri 18 - FIN, Helsinki Olympic Stadium
Sat 19 - FIN, Tampere Ratina Stadium
Tue 22 - NOR, Trondheim Lerkendalstadium
Thu 24 - NOR, Oslo Valle Hovin
Sat 26 - SWE, Gothenburg Ullevi
Sun 27 - DEN, Horsens Gods Bane Pladsen
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Following the mighty success of their recent album, "Avenged Sevenfold" (which charted at No 3 in Billboard in the USA and is close to gold in the UK), the band are currently on an extensive sold out UK tour and vocalist M. Shadows comments - "I've seen Maiden play countless times and am continually blown away, not just by their live show, but also by the great records they continue to make. We have learned much from Iron Maiden and are honored to be sharing the stage with some of the greatest icons in rock music."
Maiden Manager Rod Smallwood comments: "Its a tremendous time for Metal fans right now with some fantastic young bands making a real mark for themselves. Maiden are delighted to be bringing their fans one of the very best, Avenged Sevenfold, who will be joining them on a number of their European Summer shows. It all adds up to an even more memorable night out for the fans! We will now be considering who will play in the slot before Avenged at Twickenham."
For more information on Ax7 go to their website at http://www.avengedsevenfold.com.
The dates on which Ax7 special guest with Maiden are as follows:
JUNE
Fri 27 - ITA, Bologna Parco Nord Gods of Metal
Sun 29 - BEL, Dessel Graspop
JULY
Tue 1 - FRA, Paris Palais Omnisports de Bercy
Wed 2 - FRA, Paris Palais Omnisports de Bercy
Sat 5 - ENG, London Twickenham
Wed 16 - SWE, Stockholm Stadium
Fri 18 - FIN, Helsinki Olympic Stadium
Sat 19 - FIN, Tampere Ratina Stadium
Tue 22 - NOR, Trondheim Lerkendalstadium
Thu 24 - NOR, Oslo Valle Hovin
Sat 26 - SWE, Gothenburg Ullevi
Sun 27 - DEN, Horsens Gods Bane Pladsen
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| Source: | ironmaiden.com |
| Band profile: | Iron Maiden |
Hellhammer - Demon Entrails Details
With the release of "Demon Entrails" on February 18, 2008 the days of numerous sub-standard bootlegs of the classic Hellhammer demos "Death Fiend", "Triumph of Death" and "Satanic Rites" are finally over! Currently also working on a book dealing with the history of Hellhammer, founder Tom Gabriel Fischer points out the importance of this release:
"The release of these demos is very significant to both Martin Eric Ain and me. No matter how one looks at Hellhammer, this was our first recorded music so many years ago, and it represents the radicalness of our own lives at the time. These demos became the foundation to everything we later created in Celtic Frost. Hell reigned on earth."
Demon Entrails has been specially re-mastered from copies of the original master tapes under the supervision of Tom Gabriel Fischer, and the demos now represent Hellhammer exactly as the band sounded when recording these songs in June and December of 1983. Drawing from a wealth of previously unknown historical liner-notes, material and artwork, as well as plenty of unreleased Hellhammer photos from 1982 to 1984, "Demon Entrails" features all lyrics and essays detailing the individual demo recording sessions.
Here is the tracklisting information for the CD format of the release:
Disc 1 "Satanic Rites" Demo:
01. Intro
02. Messiah
03. The Third Of The Storms (Evoked Damnation)
04. Buried And Forgotten
05. Maniac
06. Eurynomos
07. Triumph Of Death
08. Revelations Of Doom
09. Reaper
10. Satanic Rites
11. Crucifixion
12. Outro
Disc 2 "Death Fiend & Triumph Of Death" Demos:
01. Crucifixion
02. Maniac
03. (Execution) When Hell's Near
04. Decapitator
05. Blood Insanity
06. Power Of Satan
07. Reaper
08. Death Fiend
09. Triumph Of Death
10. Metallic Storm
11. Ready For Slaughter
12. Dark Warriors
13. Hammerhead
14. Angel Of Destruction
15. Bloody Pussies
16. Chainsaw
17. Sweet Torment
Demon Entrail" will be available as an opulent oversized double CD media-book packaging and as a gatefold triple vinyl album. Click here to view each version. Both versions will feature a lavish booklet and a poster. There will also be a third, bare-bones lower-priced CD version.
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"The release of these demos is very significant to both Martin Eric Ain and me. No matter how one looks at Hellhammer, this was our first recorded music so many years ago, and it represents the radicalness of our own lives at the time. These demos became the foundation to everything we later created in Celtic Frost. Hell reigned on earth."
Demon Entrails has been specially re-mastered from copies of the original master tapes under the supervision of Tom Gabriel Fischer, and the demos now represent Hellhammer exactly as the band sounded when recording these songs in June and December of 1983. Drawing from a wealth of previously unknown historical liner-notes, material and artwork, as well as plenty of unreleased Hellhammer photos from 1982 to 1984, "Demon Entrails" features all lyrics and essays detailing the individual demo recording sessions.
Here is the tracklisting information for the CD format of the release:
Disc 1 "Satanic Rites" Demo:
01. Intro
02. Messiah
03. The Third Of The Storms (Evoked Damnation)
04. Buried And Forgotten
05. Maniac
06. Eurynomos
07. Triumph Of Death
08. Revelations Of Doom
09. Reaper
10. Satanic Rites
11. Crucifixion
12. Outro
Disc 2 "Death Fiend & Triumph Of Death" Demos:
01. Crucifixion
02. Maniac
03. (Execution) When Hell's Near
04. Decapitator
05. Blood Insanity
06. Power Of Satan
07. Reaper
08. Death Fiend
09. Triumph Of Death
10. Metallic Storm
11. Ready For Slaughter
12. Dark Warriors
13. Hammerhead
14. Angel Of Destruction
15. Bloody Pussies
16. Chainsaw
17. Sweet Torment
Demon Entrail" will be available as an opulent oversized double CD media-book packaging and as a gatefold triple vinyl album. Click here to view each version. Both versions will feature a lavish booklet and a poster. There will also be a third, bare-bones lower-priced CD version.
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| Source: | celticfrost.com |
| Band profile: | Hellhammer |
Arch Enemy - Japan Tour
In March 2008, Arch Enemy will be touring Japan supported by Shadows Fall. Guitarist Michael Amott has posted the following comments on the band's website:
"It feels great to announce the 2008 Japan headline tour which we are calling... "Tyrants Of The Rising Sun"! This band loves touring Japan and even after countless visits under our belts we are still ecstatic about this next venture to the land in the east. The "Rise Of The Tyrant" album has performed phenomenally in Japan and is our fastest selling album there in the history of the band. Our recent performances at the amazing Loud Park festivals in Tokyo and Osaka is fresh in our memories and we are anxious to return! We'll be working hard at putting together a special and memorable show for our Japanese fans. See you in March!"
Here are Arch Enemy's tour dates in Japan:
07 Mar - Kawasaki, Club Citta'
08 Mar - Tokyo, Shinkiba Studio Coast
10 Mar - Nagoya, Club Diamond Hall
11 Mar - Osaka, Namba Hatch
"It feels great to announce the 2008 Japan headline tour which we are calling... "Tyrants Of The Rising Sun"! This band loves touring Japan and even after countless visits under our belts we are still ecstatic about this next venture to the land in the east. The "Rise Of The Tyrant" album has performed phenomenally in Japan and is our fastest selling album there in the history of the band. Our recent performances at the amazing Loud Park festivals in Tokyo and Osaka is fresh in our memories and we are anxious to return! We'll be working hard at putting together a special and memorable show for our Japanese fans. See you in March!"
Here are Arch Enemy's tour dates in Japan:
07 Mar - Kawasaki, Club Citta'
08 Mar - Tokyo, Shinkiba Studio Coast
10 Mar - Nagoya, Club Diamond Hall
11 Mar - Osaka, Namba Hatch
| Source: | archenemy.net |
| Band profile: | Arch Enemy |
Deathstars - Album And Tour Update
On Monday 29th of October Deathstars entered Metrosonic Recording Studios in NYC to begin the recording of their new album to be released in spring 2008. This album will start another chapter in their history of vanity, darkness, blood and sleaze. The recording sessions will continue throughout November and December and the mix is set for January so get prepared for a 2008 filled with exploding Deathglam! Watch some clips from their studio sessions here.
In other news, the bands drummer Bone W Machine made the following announcement concerning the band's European support tour for Korn: "I am sad to announce that I will not partake in the upcoming European tour with Korn. Personal reasons are the main issue in this case and this is more important to me right now then a tour. I hope you all understand this and dont throw a EMO fit. The drums will not suffer though since the extremly competent Snowy Shaw will be whipping skins and breaking sticks in my abcense. And no, I am not leaving the band."
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In other news, the bands drummer Bone W Machine made the following announcement concerning the band's European support tour for Korn: "I am sad to announce that I will not partake in the upcoming European tour with Korn. Personal reasons are the main issue in this case and this is more important to me right now then a tour. I hope you all understand this and dont throw a EMO fit. The drums will not suffer though since the extremly competent Snowy Shaw will be whipping skins and breaking sticks in my abcense. And no, I am not leaving the band."
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| Source: | deathstars.net |
| Band profile: | Deathstars |
Gorgoroth - Limited Edition Details Of Latest Album
Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam has been released in a limited edition digipack on Regain Records. This edition features slightly modified cover art and a bonus DVD which includes the uncensored version of the "Carving A Giant" video not previously seen on MTV or YouTube as well as "The Making of Carving A Giant" documentary. More information on the release is available on Regain Records.
Limited edition digipack CD including bonus DVD.
CD:
1. Wound Upon Wound
2. Carving A Giant
3. God Seed (Twilight Of The Idols)
4. Sign Of An Open Eye
5. White Seed
6. Exit
7. Umtamed Forces
8. Prosperity And Beauty
DVD:
- Carving A Giant (video clip)
In other news, Regain Records sides with Infernus in the Gorgoroth drama: "Regain Records has finally decided how to go further with the Gorgoroth matter. Regain Records will continue the co-operation with the band's original member Infernus with a new line-up. This new line-up will be announced by Infernus through the new official website. Regain Records recognizes Infernus as the rightful owner of the bands name, logo and trademark, and is prepared to take any legal steps necessary to prevent any third party from exploiting it, artistically and commercially."
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Limited edition digipack CD including bonus DVD.
CD:
1. Wound Upon Wound
2. Carving A Giant
3. God Seed (Twilight Of The Idols)
4. Sign Of An Open Eye
5. White Seed
6. Exit
7. Umtamed Forces
8. Prosperity And Beauty
DVD:
- Carving A Giant (video clip)
In other news, Regain Records sides with Infernus in the Gorgoroth drama: "Regain Records has finally decided how to go further with the Gorgoroth matter. Regain Records will continue the co-operation with the band's original member Infernus with a new line-up. This new line-up will be announced by Infernus through the new official website. Regain Records recognizes Infernus as the rightful owner of the bands name, logo and trademark, and is prepared to take any legal steps necessary to prevent any third party from exploiting it, artistically and commercially."
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| Source: | theforcegorgoroth.org |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Dark Tranquillity - Two Albums To Be Re-Released In Japan
As posted on the official website:
"To coincide with our shows in the land of the rising sun, "Haven" and "Projector" will be released in new versions. Both albums will feature lengthy liner notes by sensei Stanne detailing the writing and recording process as well as the inner working of the band at the time of creating the songs.
"Projector" will feature the extra track "Exposure" - previously unreleased in Japan - and "Haven" will be graced with "Cornered" as bonus song."
Asian Dark Tranquillity tour dates:
Jan. 11: Beijing, China - MG Live Hall
Jan. 13: Taipei, Taiwan - Young lion
Japanese Tour 2008: (co-headline with The Haunted)
Jan. 16: Osaka - Big Cat
Jan. 17: Nagoya - Club Quattro
Jan. 18: Tokyo - O-East
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"To coincide with our shows in the land of the rising sun, "Haven" and "Projector" will be released in new versions. Both albums will feature lengthy liner notes by sensei Stanne detailing the writing and recording process as well as the inner working of the band at the time of creating the songs.
"Projector" will feature the extra track "Exposure" - previously unreleased in Japan - and "Haven" will be graced with "Cornered" as bonus song."
Asian Dark Tranquillity tour dates:
Jan. 11: Beijing, China - MG Live Hall
Jan. 13: Taipei, Taiwan - Young lion
Japanese Tour 2008: (co-headline with The Haunted)
Jan. 16: Osaka - Big Cat
Jan. 17: Nagoya - Club Quattro
Jan. 18: Tokyo - O-East
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| Source: | darktranquillity.com |
| Band profile: | Dark Tranquillity |
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Death - Canadian Death Tribute
The Canadian Death tribute band Symbolic will play a tribute show for Death founder Chuck Schuldiner on December 12th at the Theatre Imperial in Quebec City, QC. Symbolic share the stage with Bobby Koelble (Symbolic album), Shannon Hamm, Scott Clendenin (The Sound Of Perseverance album) and Daniel Mongrain (Martyr).
All the profits will be divided between Schuldiner's foundation for cancer research and a local foundation.
Below the list of performing musicians:
Drums
1- Nicholas Barker (ex-Dimmu, ex-Cradle, etc)
2- Jonathan Lee (The Autumn Offering, ex-Acheron)
3- Antoine Baril (Symbolic)
Bass
1- Scott Clendenin (Death 1996-1999)
2- Alexis Robitaille (Symbolic)
3- Daniel Perron (ex-Symbolic)
Guitar
1- Shannon Hamm (Death 1996-2001)
2- Bobby Koelble (Death 1995)
3- Ralph Santolla (Death 1993, Obituary, ex-Deicide, Ex-Iced Earth)
4- Daniel Mongrain (Martyr)
5- Marc-André Gingras (Quo Vadis)
6- Matthew Sweeney (Symbolic)
7- Mike Sweeney (Symbolic)
Two more Tribute Shows are scheduled for December 6th + December 15th (in Italy and Massachusetts).
All the profits will be divided between Schuldiner's foundation for cancer research and a local foundation.
Below the list of performing musicians:
Drums
1- Nicholas Barker (ex-Dimmu, ex-Cradle, etc)
2- Jonathan Lee (The Autumn Offering, ex-Acheron)
3- Antoine Baril (Symbolic)
Bass
1- Scott Clendenin (Death 1996-1999)
2- Alexis Robitaille (Symbolic)
3- Daniel Perron (ex-Symbolic)
Guitar
1- Shannon Hamm (Death 1996-2001)
2- Bobby Koelble (Death 1995)
3- Ralph Santolla (Death 1993, Obituary, ex-Deicide, Ex-Iced Earth)
4- Daniel Mongrain (Martyr)
5- Marc-André Gingras (Quo Vadis)
6- Matthew Sweeney (Symbolic)
7- Mike Sweeney (Symbolic)
Two more Tribute Shows are scheduled for December 6th + December 15th (in Italy and Massachusetts).
| Source: | emptywords.org |
| Band profile: | Death |
Queensrÿche - New UK Tour Dates
As posted on the official website:
"Good news for you British folk... This will be a FULL PRODUCTION with actors, film, etc. Soon we'll be offering a special Fan Club VIP package on our website, so stay tuned. Until then, here are the new dates:"
06.13.2008 Glasgow Academy UK
06.14.2008 Newcastle City Hall UK
06.15.2008 Leeds University UK
06.17.2008 Manchester Academy UK
06.18.2008 Wolverhampton Civic Hall UK
06.20.2008 Norwich UEA UK
06.21.2008 Cambridge Corn Exchange UK
06.22.2008 London Indigo UK
06.24.2008 Bristol Colston Hall UK
06.25.2008 Southhampton Guildhall UK
Queensrÿche was recently forced to pull out of a UK tour with Thin Lizzy "due to a personal emergency". Read the full statement at http://www.queensryche.com.
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"Good news for you British folk... This will be a FULL PRODUCTION with actors, film, etc. Soon we'll be offering a special Fan Club VIP package on our website, so stay tuned. Until then, here are the new dates:"
06.13.2008 Glasgow Academy UK
06.14.2008 Newcastle City Hall UK
06.15.2008 Leeds University UK
06.17.2008 Manchester Academy UK
06.18.2008 Wolverhampton Civic Hall UK
06.20.2008 Norwich UEA UK
06.21.2008 Cambridge Corn Exchange UK
06.22.2008 London Indigo UK
06.24.2008 Bristol Colston Hall UK
06.25.2008 Southhampton Guildhall UK
Queensrÿche was recently forced to pull out of a UK tour with Thin Lizzy "due to a personal emergency". Read the full statement at http://www.queensryche.com.
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| Source: | queensryche.com |
| Band profile: | Queensrÿche |
| Event: | Queensrÿche: European Tour |