@Hellish Star: what do you think of Astronomica? I really started to like it. As another fact I received Brutal Hand, superb I think I'm in love & the new Machine Head which I found to be superb. I've been listening to these 3 albums for a month now with Biomechanicals albums (not us I know but I felt I had to post that also).

Astronomica? From Crimson Glory? Good album although I'm a fan of Midnight's work. Not as a person, he's a drunk ass hole... I did an interview with him and he was stoned and drunk, I hate it....

Brutal Hand is superb.

Machine Head? I never was a fan, will give it a try...

I ordered the new Immortal Avenger and I'm curious about it...

WIll you make it to the next keep it true festival in about a month?

I also like Midnight, I knew about his problems, too bad it affects his work...but that is life.

Ah yes superb, thank you that you recommended them, they are truly great.

I don't think you will like it except if you liked "Burned My Eyes" & "Through the Ashes of the Empire".

I got my ticket at home, will just have to figure a way to get there from Romania, the train option from Romania isn't that great so probably I'll book a flight to a town near & then use the train.

Written by [user id=2267] on 08.03.2007 at 14:56



I got my ticket at home, will just have to figure a way to get there from Romania, the train option from Romania isn't that great so probably I'll book a flight to a town near & then use the train.

Cool, we will finally meet....

Written by Hellish Star on 08.03.2007 at 20:02


Cool, we will finally meet....

Aye! 10x for the MYTHIASIN news, I liked their song, totally cool! This is a band worth checking out! I remember you saying something about them some time ago in a post, don't remember where.

IVORY KNIGHT - Working on Third Album

"No, we haven't disappeared off the face of the earth! We've been hard at work writing and recording our third album....more details coming soon!"

Ivory Knight's 2006 album, Unconscience, was produced by ANNIHILATOR guitar legend Jeff Waters.

Anybody got any news about Fates Warning, Savatage (I know these guys are on hold right now)? And about the new Annihilator's new album "Metal"? I'm expecting another letdown as the last two, but who knows. I've heard it's got people like Jeff Loomis, Steve "Lips" Kudlow (Anvil), Michael Amot and other guys I know nothing about.

Written by [user id=2267] on 19.03.2007 at 18:00

Anybody got any news ...

@ VenoM_BM: if you want news, I'm the man, lol.

About Fates Warning: No real news.

But I do have some news about drummer Mark Zonder's side project Slavior: the self-titled debut album is scheduled for release on April 3 via Inside Out Music. A promo video of the song 'Dove' can be found here. Cover art can be found here. And some samples here.

"Slavior" tracklisting:

01. Origin
02. Shatter
03. Swept Away
04. Altar
05. Another Planet
06. Deeper
07. Dove
08. Slavior
09. Give It Up
10. Red Road

And apparently, Redemption, featuring Fates Warning vocalist, Ray Alder, will be headlining in the Los Angeles area at Paladino's on Friday, March 23rd. More info about that band here.

About Savatage: Again, no real news. BUT as well as Jon Oliva's Pain, as Chris Caffery as Zak Stevens (CircleIICircle) are playing together on a festival here in Belgium. So maybe they'll tell something about Savatage.
I'm not really planning to go there. But if they announce something, I let you know since I know people who are going (so I have my sources).

About Annihilator: I posted some samples of "Metal" today in the MS News. Here's the link. Seems not that bad on a first listen... But not oustanding neither.

About KIT and Destructor: Read THIS, second article "Destructor To Release Storm Of Steel EP At Keep It True Festival".

@ Hellish Star: could you get me one of those "Storm Of Steel" EP's please. I pay you back the day after on ANOPFT

Written by Thryce on 19.03.2007 at 19:00

Written by [user id=2267] on 19.03.2007 at 18:00

Anybody got any news ...

@ VenoM_BM: if you want news, I'm the man, lol.

About Fates Warning: No real news.

But I do have some news about drummer Mark Zonder's side project Slavior: the self-titled debut album is scheduled for release on April 3 via Inside Out Music. A promo video of the song 'Dove' can be found here. Cover art can be found here. And some samples here.

"Slavior" tracklisting:

01. Origin
02. Shatter
03. Swept Away
04. Altar
05. Another Planet
06. Deeper
07. Dove
08. Slavior
09. Give It Up
10. Red Road

And apparently, Redemption, featuring Fates Warning vocalist, Ray Alder, will be headlining in the Los Angeles area at Paladino's on Friday, March 23rd. More info about that band here.

About Savatage: Again, no real news. BUT as well as Jon Oliva's Pain, as Chris Caffery as Zak Stevens (CircleIICircle) are playing together on a festival here in Belgium. So maybe they'll tell something about Savatage.
I'm not really planning to go there. But if they announce something, I let you know since I know people who are going (so I have my sources).

About Annihilator: I posted some samples of "Metal" today in the MS News. Here's the link. Seems not that bad on a first listen... But not oustanding neither.

About KIT and Destructor: Read THIS, second article "Destructor To Release Storm Of Steel EP At Keep It True Festival".

@ Hellish Star: could you get me one of those "Storm Of Steel" EP's please. I pay you back the day after on ANOPFT

I suppose they will bring the ep to the concert in Eeklo, no? Not that I won't buy it for you...

About Redemption: Headliner of the prog.metal fest in Apeldoorn at 7 & 8 april... (Headway festival). I can't make it to get there

Written by Hellish Star on 19.03.2007 at 19:08

I suppose they will bring the ep to the concert in Eeklo, no? Not that I won't buy it for you...

I don't think so when looking at the cover art, here.

About Redemption: the upcoming album "The Origins Of Ruin" will be released on March 30th 2007 in Europe and April 3rd 2007 in USA.

EDIT: Apeldoorn is way too far for me.. Plus I have already other things planned. Damn, wish I knew this earlier.

Written by Hellish Star on 19.03.2007 at 19:08

Written by Thryce on 19.03.2007 at 19:00

Written by [user id=2267] on 19.03.2007 at 18:00

Anybody got any news ...

@ VenoM_BM: if you want news, I'm the man, lol.

About Fates Warning: No real news.

But I do have some news about drummer Mark Zonder's side project Slavior: the self-titled debut album is scheduled for release on April 3 via Inside Out Music. A promo video of the song 'Dove' can be found here. Cover art can be found here. And some samples here.

"Slavior" tracklisting:

01. Origin
02. Shatter
03. Swept Away
04. Altar
05. Another Planet
06. Deeper
07. Dove
08. Slavior
09. Give It Up
10. Red Road

And apparently, Redemption, featuring Fates Warning vocalist, Ray Alder, will be headlining in the Los Angeles area at Paladino's on Friday, March 23rd. More info about that band here.

About Savatage: Again, no real news. BUT as well as Jon Oliva's Pain, as Chris Caffery as Zak Stevens (CircleIICircle) are playing together on a festival here in Belgium. So maybe they'll tell something about Savatage.
I'm not really planning to go there. But if they announce something, I let you know since I know people who are going (so I have my sources).

About Annihilator: I posted some samples of "Metal" today in the MS News. Here's the link. Seems not that bad on a first listen... But not oustanding neither.

About KIT and Destructor: Read THIS, second article "Destructor To Release Storm Of Steel EP At Keep It True Festival".

@ Hellish Star: could you get me one of those "Storm Of Steel" EP's please. I pay you back the day after on ANOPFT

I suppose they will bring the ep to the concert in Eeklo, no? Not that I won't buy it for you...

About Redemption: Headliner of the prog.metal fest in Apeldoorn at 7 & 8 april... (Headway festival). I can't make it to get there

If Thrice is right about it only being sold at KIT, then please buy one for me too, and I'll pay you in Eeklo,

According to Bravewords.com:

"Storm of Steel" [cover], a new limited edition EP from DESTRUCTOR, will be released by Auburn Records to coincide with the band's Keep It True VIII festival appearances in Germany on April 13 and 14. The tracklisting is as follows:

01. Storm of Steel (2007 Keep It True version; previously unreleased)
02. Tear Down the Heavens (from the forthcoming "Forever In Leather" album)
03. World of War (from the forthcoming "Forever In Leather" album)
04. We Are Ready (demo; previously unreleased)
05. Sonic Bullet (live; previously unreleased)
06 . Storm of Steel (live; previously unreleased)
07. Storm of Steel (original 1990 "Heavy Artillery" version)

The specially priced, limited-edition EP initially will be sold exclusively at the festival.

Destructor will perform two sets at the Keep It True festival. The first will be a full headlining set at the sold out Storm Of Steel warm-up show on April 13 with TANKARD, WARRANT and IVORY NIGHT. The second will be on the City's Gonna Burn main stage show on April 14. Destructor replace ARTILLERY who were forced to cancel due to personnel problems. The show also features performances by LAAZ ROCKIT, DIAMOND HEAD, SABBAT, LETHAL, PILEDRIVER, DEFENDER, BULLET, TWISTED TOWER DIRE and CAULDRON.

The release date for Destructor's forthcoming new Forever In Leather album has been slightly pushed back due to unanticipated studio delays. A new release date will be announced soon.

I'll ask the question at myspace.com

Original Shok Paris drummer Bill Sabo suffered heart failure and passed away on March 16.
Bill Sabo was 46 years old and is survived by his wife and two sons (19 and 7).

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 31 at United Methodist Church in Cleveland, Ohio at 2 p.m.

RIP

"Steel And Starlight" and "Concrete Killers" are great Shok Paris albums btw.

This is what Destructor answered me....:
"hello Rico, yes there should be c.d. at the belgium gig as well . we are selling them at k.i.t. for 5 $ special price. looking forward to meeting you, Dave O. "

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Written by [user id=22536] on 22.03.2007 at 12:16

I like

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Nice to see this thread working again!

For the news:

Headbangers Open Air "the largest metal-garden-party of the world" celebrates its 10th anniversary on the 27 of June and the 14th of July in Brande-Hörnerkirchen/Elmshorn/Hamburg.

The HOA line up is completed. At last US-Legend Malice and Sweden's reformed Candlemass with new singer Robert Lowe are confirmed.
More info available at : www.headbangers-open-air.de

Other the confirmed bands (in alphabetical order) :

Avenger (UK), Ballroom Battle Winner Beyond Fallen (USA), Bullet (Swe), Candlemass (Swe), Halloween (USA), Hollow Ground (UK), Kaos (USA), Killingsworth (USA), Knight Errant (Tr), Malice (USA), Marshall Law (UK), Moonsorrow (Fin), Paragon (Ger), Rage (Ger), Raven Black Night (Aus), Silver Fist (Esp), Sinner (Ger), Sixth Alloy (Ger), The Black (I), Vengeance (NL), Warning SF (USA), Wolf (Swe), Wretch (USA).

MELIAH RAGE--New Album Due Late 2007; Tour Re-Cap:

"We would like to extend a hearty thank you and horns up for all the support we received on the road in the month of January. The tour was a success, and in spite of some brutal weather and technical mishaps along the way, we had a great time. The boys in Metal Church were very gracious hosts, and we had a blast cruising the country with them. Lest we forget all the hard work of the road crew, who busted their a*sses each and every day - Hollywood Joe, Dan the Man, Rich Frey, and the incomparable Jeff James, tour manager extraordinaire. In the meantime, Tony has been busy writing music for the next record, and as we enter pre-production on some of the tunes, we are looking for a late 2007 release. The music thus far is heavier and more riff-oriented than the last two releases, but has all the elements of classic Meliah Rage. With the Deep and Dreamless Sleep finally seeing a release in Europe, we are hoping to be heading to those shores in the next year, with another stateside trek in the works for this summer. In the meantime, Jim and Tony are waiting forward for the snow here in Boston to melt so they can break some speeding laws on their Harleys, Darren is spending time with his three beautiful daughters, and Jim prepares to marry his long-time sweetheart at the end of this month. Stay tuned for pictures as there will be some special guests performing at the reception. Lastly, keep an eye open for the re-mastered release of the 1996 classic "Death Valley Dream" this coming spring."

CAGE - Sign With MTM Music:

"MTM Music have announced the signing of San Diego based "modern day power metal" band CAGE. The label will release the band's new album, Hell Destroyer, on May 18th.

Hell Destroyer features the following tracklisting:
'Hell Destroyer'
I Am The King'
'Christ Hammer'
'Born In Blood'
'Rise Of The Beast'
'Bohemian Grove'
'From Death To Legend'
'Legion Of Demons'
'Fall Of The Angels'
'Fire And Metal'
'Beyond The Apocalypse'
'Metal Devil'
'King Diamond'

In addition, the CD title track, 'Hell Destroyer', can be downloaded by visiting the band's official website at www.cageheavymetal.com"

That's about all for now!

Damn, I can't make it this year to HOA....

In other news:

Solitude Aeturnus & Onslaught DVDs:

As announced before Onslaught and Solitude Aeturnus will release live DVDs with material recorded on the 12th February 2007 in Poland. Both bands joined the Polish legend Vader on stage during a mini-festival that took place in Stodola Club in Warsaw.

The whole event was recorded and today Onslaught and Solitude Aeturnus reveal titles of their DVDs. Onslaught's "Live Polish Assault 2007" and Solitude Aeturnus' "Hour Of Despair" are scheduled for release on the 14th May 2007 (in Europe/in US tbc).

HELSTAR Debuts New Song In Houston; New CD In The Works - Mar. 28, 2007

The reunited "Remnants of War"-era lineup of HELSTAR shared the stage with TESTAMENT last night (Tuesday, March 27) at the Scout Bar in Houston, Texas.

Commented HELSTAR bassist Jerry Abarca: "This show was GREAT!!! Sold out... You had to walk on top of people just to get anywhere. If you missed it, maybe next time. HELSTAR made an official announcement last night. HELSTAR will be recording a new album. This year!!! And will be shopping for a great label. We did play a new one for the crowd and it was a frenzy of madness. To be all honest it was it was a madhouse and of course I had to come to work today. I was well worth it. Thanks for everyone's time and we hope to see you in the near future..."

HELSTAR's current lineup includes Abarca, guitarists Larry Barragan and Rob Trevino, vocalist James Rivera (also in VICIOUS RUMORS, KILLING MACHINE), and drummer Russell DeLeon.

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AMULANCE: 'The Rage Within And The Aftermath' CD To Contain Never-Before-Heard Recordings - Mar. 29, 2007

San Jose, California's Stormspell Records has announced the release of AMULANCE's "The Rage Within and the Aftermath" CD. The disc will contain the band's original 1987 "The Rage Within" six-song demo as well as never-before-heard demo recordings taken from the "The Aftermath Sessions", recorded in 1988-1989 shortly after the recording of the group's highly acclaimed "Feel The Pain" LP. All songs have been remixed and remastered from the original tapes. To make it even more appealing to the listeners, the label has upgraded the release to an enhanced multimedia CD including two exclusive live video performances recorded in 1988 and 1989.

Commented AMULANCE vocalist Rik Baez: "I knew of Stormspell as being a label that handled some excellent European bands. I had seen some of their releases and was blown away! I didn't think metal labels actually did work on packaging anymore. I'm very proud to be the first American band on the label."

True to the label's policy of matching great music with elaborate packaging, "The Rage Within and the Aftermath" is graced with custom artwork drawn by renowned artist Dimitar Nikolov (DRIFTER, CYPHER SEER, ILIUM, STEEL ASSASSIN). A 24-page booklet crammed with band history, photos, lyrics, liner notes from the band members for every one of the 12 songs, and a glossy hand-numbered luxury slipcase complete the overall packaging, making this release STORMSPELL's most elaborate and beautiful release to date by far. As a special bonus, first 150 CDs has been converted to special "die-hard" edition autographed by each band member and with a collectible AMULANCE embroidered patch included as free bonus.

To preorder the "die-hard" CD version, T-shirt, or check out audio samples and more information, go to this location.

Some US metal bands will release an album this year. Seems 2007 will be 'top' for US metal. As far as I know:
-Tempest Reign (ex-Oracle / ex Iced Earth)
-Amulance
-Helstar (the US power metal gods are back!)
-Beyond Fallen
-Screamer (?)
-7th Reign (ex Eidolon)
-Sacred Oath
-Faith Factor (ex Deadly Blessing)
-Attacker (?)
-Mythiasin (ex Steel Prophet, ex New Edden)
-Cypher Seer
-Powermad (?)
-Mindwarp Chamber (?) (ex Spirit Web,...)
-Seasons of the wolf
-Agent Steel (hell yeah!)
-Jacob's Dream
-A Lower Deep (?)
-Exiled
-Powers Court
-Iced Earth
-....

If you know more; please add them

Some new cd's came in:

Catch 22-Soulreaper Vol I. Great US power/thrash
Vis Vires - Inside the hate. Superb US Prog.power
Onward - The neverending sun. Finaly, the third cd is released even if this band is "disbanded"

Great! I'll have to order the Catch 22 & Onward soon. Never heard Vis Vires.

How was KIT? Especially Lethal, any new songs, anything about the album?

venom: LETHAL was superb! fantastic! outstanding! out from space.... Long time I saw such a great gig.... No new songs....

I was sure of that, I hate that i missed them. I mean they were the main reason for coming as I don't know when I'll have another chance, but i'm still have hope left!

Some news: Overlorde - Snow Giant Video ->www.overlorde.com or www.myspace.com/overlorde

New HELIX CD and more...

"The new CD (which will be released in July/August) will be called "The Power of Rock n' Roll". It will be a combination of "Get Up!" plus 4 brand new tracks: Fill Your Head With Rock, Nickels & Dimes, Livin' Life Large, and Eat My Dust. Spiro Papadatos has re-done the artwork and it looks stunning. For those of you who have bought the Get Up! CD: Hold on to your copy-it's soon to become a collector's item.

I'm expecting fans to ask me why put out "Get Up!" when "The Power of Rock n Roll" is essentially the same thing plus 4 new tracks... Well?back when we were recording the CD we were trying to coincide the Get Up! release with the release of the Trailer Park Boys' movie The Big Dirty, as Heavy Metal Love was featured prominently on the soundtrack. We had already written the other 4 tracks but ran out of time to record them, so we decided to come out with a 7 song CD, and shop it around to various people while we recorded the remaining tracks. The CD was released in October of 2006 to rave reviews, and this spring we started sending it out to different record companies in hopes of landing a deal. We were actually offered several, but the company we eventually chose is a great fit for the band. You will understand when we announce it formally.

HELIX TO SIGN FOR EUROPE
Over the past couple of weeks we've been negotiating with an English record company about signing the band. This is in the process of becoming a reality; we just need to sign the paper. As well as taking on the new CD, said company is also licensing 7 CDs in our back catalogue- Breaking Loose, White Lace & Black Leather, B-Sides, Half-alive, Back for Another Taste, Rockin' In My Outer Space, and Live! In Buffalo. Expect an official announcement in a couple of weeks."

Laaz Rockit City's Gonna Burn final Track List

"The final track list for "City's Gonna Burn", the first reissue of the Laaz Rockit back catalog, which will be released on May 14th through OSM Records, has been posted.

1. City¹s Gonna Burn
2. Caught in the Act
3. Take No Prisoners
4. Dead Man¹s Eye
5. Forced to Fight
6. Silent Scream
7. Prelude
8. Something More

Bonus Tracks:
9. Prelude To Death
10. Black Leather
11. Silent Scream

All songs were remastered by Colin Davis @ Imperial Mastering(www.imperialmastering.com). The cd art has been updated by Mark DeVito "

Does some one knows Canadian band Thumnder Rider?
Ist epic heavy metal, whit epic guitar and vocals, probobly lyrics, awsoem band realy awsome specely album ''Tales Of Darkness And Light''

Someone has hear album ''Tales of Darkness and Light Chapter II'' ? How it sounds?

Written by [user id=2267] on 16.04.2007 at 14:18

Great! I'll have to order the Catch 22 & Onward soon. Never heard Vis Vires.

How was KIT? Especially Lethal, any new songs, anything about the album?

Well, Rico was so impressed by them that he still talked about it during Laaz Rockit's gig on Sunday in Belgium and also still on Monday in the car when he dropped me off at the station

Shame I couldn't make it to KIT, must try and go to the November version for there the almighty Toxik will be performing.

Btw, Laaz Rockit was kick ass in Belgium. Got hold of their Live Untold dvd there for just 10 euro. But unfortunately no City's Gonna Burn available yet.
Destructor were also greatly enjoyable. Man, is it good for my ego to see that those guys have bellies as big as mine. Hahaha

Check out this pic of me with Pat Rabid of Destructor

Well, US heavy metal scene is one of the greatest in the world. There aren't only the groups you have mentioned but a lot of other great bands from the 80ies